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Textile-embedded microcapsules: The future of drug delivery
Textiles are everywhere around us, literally surrounding our bodies. From clothes to bedding, home items, and medical gauges, textiles have been and still are an irreplaceable necessity of life as we know it. Over the years, textiles have been improved, not only with regards to appearance, but also regarding their durability and functionality as our needs keep evolving. Novel fabrics have been introduced in our life, serving various purposes, such as protection from weather conditions, breathability, flexibility, comfort, and expression of our personality. These are some well-known examples showcasing the functionality of textiles, but another great example, currently under development, is functionalised textiles, serving advanced purposes.
Prof Lis Arias showcased the creation of smart and bifunctional textiles, incorporating microcapsules loaded with active principles, and examining their release upon contact with the skin.
Functionalisation of textiles
The rather technological term 'functionalisation' refers to the advancement of textiles to serve more purposes than originally intended by the introduction of new abilities, usually using technology. Think of a pair of prescription glasses. It serves the purpose of helping someone see better under normal circumstances, but what happens when that person is in the presence of direct sunlight or glare? They need some added help, usually provided by a pair of sunglasses. If the lenses of sunglasses are treated in a way to incorporate the necessary prescription, then they serve an added function. Similarly, if a sun-protector attachment is introduced on the prescription glasses, they serve an added function. In both cases, we can say that the pair of glasses or sunglasses was functionalised. Moving back to textiles, a great and well-known example of functionalisation is the introduction of a hydrophobic layer on top of textiles, or incorporated in their synthesis, making them water repellent. This type of textile functionalisation has changed our life for the better, and it only involves interaction with 'mild' external conditions such as water. Imagine what could happen if there would be a way to functionalise textiles for our protection from more invasive conditions.
Introduction of microcapsules in textiles
A relatively new concept in textile research is the incorporation of microcapsules within the textile threads. These microcapsules could contain active ingredients that serve a particular purpose, and would be released under specific conditions, for example upon external stimuli, such as when in touch with skin. This would mean that textiles would be carriers of active ingredients, opening a great range of potential applications in various sectors where textiles are present. Microencapsulation of active principles can take place when an active ingredient, or principle – in gas, liquid, or solid form – can be enclosed in a vehicle, with the process happening in the microscale (for reference, a micron is a millionth of a meter). That vehicle is usually of polymeric nature, with several well-known examples being natural or modified polysaccharides, proteins, and waxes. The method used for encapsulation can be physical (such as spraying), chemical (such as the formation of the polymer in the presence of active principles), or a combination between physical and chemical, such as the well-known sol-gel method. During the latter, an appropriate combination of chemicals, including the active principle and precursors of the polymer, form a type of suspension (sol), which is then physically transformed into a gel. The active principles can be any compound with a role beneficial to human nature, such as essential oils or drugs. The combination of the polymer chosen as carrier, the active principle, and the method of encapsulation is crucial for the success of the preparation of microcapsules and their effectiveness to fit the brief they were designed for.
Functionalisation of textiles for various purposes
Creating microcapsules and incorporating them into textiles has been the main research focus of Prof Manuel Jose Lis Arias, Associate Professor at the Terrassa Institute of Textile Research and Industrial Cooperation of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. In his recent work, he showcased the creation of smart and bifunctional textiles, incorporating microcapsules loaded with active principles, and examining their release upon contact with the skin. Prof Lis Arias examined the microencapsulation of active principles using three model compounds. He used citronella essential oil, known for its insect-repellent properties, ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate, a sun filter, and gallic acid, known for its antioxidant properties. For citronella oil, he used two different methods to produce microcapsules. He encapsulated the essential oil in carriers made from gum arabic and gelatin, in a way similar to making the flavoured bubbles of bubble tea. The other way involved mixing the citronella oil with cyclodextrin, a natural polymer, and creating complexes by 'sticking' many molecules of the essential oil together with the aid of cyclodextrin as a glue. For the encapsulation of ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate and gallic acid he used two different types of liposomes, which are hollow spheres from lipid (fat) molecules, with the property of creating a separation between hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances.
Functionalised textiles using microcapsules loaded with antimicrobial, drug, or other active principles can be very helpful in the areas of cosmetics or epidermal drug delivery.
Application of the microcapsules loaded with citronella oil was examined on cotton and polyester textile substrates by soaking the textiles in a solution with the prepared formulations. Liposomes loaded with the other two active principles were incorporated into cotton and polyamide textile substrates by soaking the textiles in a liposome solution, squeezing the excess, and allowing textiles to dry before further examination. The functionalised textiles were examined for their load of microcapsules, and selected samples were tested for their ability to promote adsorption of the active principles when in contact with skin, either in vivo or in vitro. To perform the in vitro skin absorption experiments, Prof Lis Arias, in collaboration with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), used pork skin. He applied the functionalised textile on the skin surface and measured the concentration of active principle that was transferred through the different skin layers. For the in vivo experiments, a functionalised textile sample was applied like a bandage on the forearm of volunteers, and layers of the skin that were in contact were monitored using non-invasive techniques over four days.
Up close and personal with loaded microcapsules
Before examining how microcapsules can deliver active principles when functionalised textile was in contact with skin, Prof Lis Arias examined the properties of the microcapsules, including their shape, size, structure, ability to hold the active principle, and ability to remain on the textile substrates. He used several methods such as microscopy, thermogravimetric analyses, and tailored analyses to examine active principle release. Results showed that the release of essential oils depended on the type of carrier and textile the microcapsules were applied on. There was no difference on the release profile for citronella oil encapsulated in gelatin-gum agar carriers and applied on cotton or polyester. In contrast, microcapsules based on cyclodextrin complexes with citronella oil applied on cotton fabric had a slower agent release compared to polyester fabric.
When textiles functionalised with liposomes loaded with drugs were examined for their ability to transport the active principles on and through the skin, results were interesting. It was shown that depending on the nature of the active principle, the ability of liposomes to release the agent on the skin and the ability of the agent to penetrate the skin changed. Release of lipophilic (or hydrophobic) agents such as ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate on the skin was enhanced compared to lipophobic (or hydrophilic) agents, such as gallic acid. It was shown that among the two textile substrates examined, polyamide was better for higher delivery of loaded liposomes compared to cotton. Between the two types of liposomes examined, keeping the active principle the same, the one promoted higher delivery through the skin, whereas the other enhanced skin hydration.
The future of drug-delivery from microcapsules
Since the publication of the described work of Prof Lis Arias, he has published several other examples of relevant work, corroborating his results, and diving deeper into the ability of textiles to be functionalised using loaded microcapsules for various purposes. He examined the creation of complexes between citronella oil and cyclodextrin in depth, identifying factors that govern the release of the active principle. In another publication, using lavender essential oil as a model, he explored in detail its encapsulation using chitosan, a natural polymer that comes in several molecular weights (or lengths of polymeric chain). Since diffusion is critical in this area of work, as it is imperative to know how the active principle is released from the microcapsules, Prof Lis Arias used mathematical models to describe this process and add to the knowledge around this fascinating topic.
Functionalised textiles using microcapsules loaded with antimicrobial, drug, or other active principles can be very helpful in the areas of cosmetics or epidermal drug delivery, and Prof Lis Arias' work has significantly improved understanding of this exciting research domain.
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Would we be able to encapsulate combinations of active principles in microcapsules?
<> Yes, the methodology developed is able to be applied to mixture systems. In fact, some of our recent works are being developed in mixtures with more than three different chemical compounds. Experimental results show a controlled delivery behaviour.
What is the lifetime of functionalised textiles?
<> The duration of microcapsules depends strongly on the chemical composition of the external layers defined and their modifications. Some of the last microcapsules obtained can deliver certain types of drug during several days. Nevertheless, the next step on our work is to fix, chemically, microcapsules with the tissue, what will provide longer lifetime.
What does the future hold for this area of research?
<> We are very confident with the future of this technology. The number of publications in this field is increasing every month and the application of it is being extended to other sectors, such as the food industry, biomedical applications, or in detergency.


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What is COVID-19?
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How can I help prevent getting COVID-19?
Staying up to date on recommended COVID-19 vaccines and boosters is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. You can read more about COVID-19 vaccines on the MotherToBaby fact sheets at https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/covid-19-mrna/, https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/covid-19-viral-vector-vaccine/, and https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/covid-19-protein-subunit-vaccine/. Other ways to help protect yourself and others from infection include wearing a mask when out in public, avoiding close contact with others (staying at least 6 feet apart), avoiding gatherings (especially in indoor spaces), and washing your hands often. Because the vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing COVID-19, pregnant people (and those who live with them) can consider continuing to take these precautions even if they are up to date with their vaccines.
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I have COVID-19. Can it make it harder for me to get pregnant?
Based on the data available, it is not known if having COVID-19 could make it harder to get pregnant.
Does having COVID-19 increase the chance for miscarriage?
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Does having COVID-19 increase the chance of birth defects?
Every pregnancy starts out with a 3-5% chance of having a birth defect. This is called the background risk. The available studies on COVID-19 infections in pregnancy have not reported birth defects related to COVID-19.
Fever is a possible symptom of COVID-19. A high fever in the first trimester can increase the chance of certain birth defects. Acetaminophen is usually recommended to reduce fever in pregnancy. If you get sick with COVID-19 or any other illness and develop a fever, talk with your healthcare provider to confirm that taking acetaminophen is the best way to lower it. For more information about fever and pregnancy, see the MotherToBaby fact sheet about hyperthermia at https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/hyperthermia-pregnancy/.
Does having COVID-19 increase the chance of other pregnancy related problems?
Studies have shown that people who are pregnant or recently pregnant and get COVID-19 have higher chances of becoming very sick, being admitted to intensive care, and needing to be put on a ventilator (machine that helps you breathe). Some studies have also reported a slightly higher chance of death. The chance of these outcomes is higher among people who also have other underlying health conditions, such as obesity, pre-pregnancy diabetes, and/or chronic hypertension. Just as in the general population, people who are pregnant and up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines are less likely to get infected, and less likely to get severely ill, be hospitalized, or die from a COVID-19 infection.
Having COVID-19 in pregnancy increases the chance of preterm delivery (having a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy). The chance of preterm delivery may be higher if the infection happens later in pregnancy. Some studies have also reported increased chances of stillbirth, preeclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure) and the need for emergency c-section. Having COVID-19 can also make it more difficult to manage other health conditions that a person may have in pregnancy, such as other infections or high blood pressure. Neonatal complications have been reported less frequently in people who are vaccinated. Researchers are gathering more information about how vaccination status may affect pregnancy outcomes in people with COVID-19.
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Breastfeeding and COVID-19:
The virus that causes COVID-19 has not been found to pass through the breast milk. There have not been any reported cases of infants getting COVID-19 through breast milk. Breast milk provides protection against many childhood infections, and people are often encouraged to continue breastfeeding or providing breast milk even when they are sick with a virus, such as flu.
People who are breastfeeding while sick with COVID-19 can help prevent passing the virus to their babies through contact by washing their hands frequently and wearing a mask while nursing. They can also consider pumping milk for someone else to feed their baby while they recover. The CDC has information on COVID-19 and breastfeeding at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about all your breastfeeding questions.
If a male has COVID-19, could it affect fertility (ability to get partner pregnant) or increase the chance of birth defects?
Two small studies found that men who had COVID-19 had fewer and slower sperm after recovery as compared to men who had only mild cases of COVID-19 or healthy men who did not have COVID-19. Another study found that men who had COVID-19 had a short-term decline in fertility. There is not enough information to know if COVID-19 infection could have long-term effects on sperm or male fertility.
There is no evidence of a higher chance of birth defects if the father or sperm donor has COVID-19. In general, exposures that fathers or sperm donors have are unlikely to increase risks to a pregnancy. For more information, please see the MotherToBaby fact sheet on Paternal Exposures at https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/paternal-exposures-pregnancy/.
MotherToBaby is conducting observational studies looking at COVID-19 in pregnancy. If you had or have suspected or confirmed COVID-19 within 1 month of your last menstrual period or anytime in pregnancy or breastfeeding and you are interested in learning more about this study, please call 1-877-311-8972 or visit https://mothertobaby.org/join-study/.
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OTIS/MotherToBaby encourages inclusive and person-centered language. While our name still contains a reference to mothers, we are updating our resources with more inclusive terms. Use of the term mother or maternal refers to a person who is pregnant. Use of the term father or paternal refers to a person who contributes sperm.


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The Salary of an Anesthesiology Resident
Many young people aspire to enter the field of medicine, for reasons ranging from the monetary rewards to a zeal to heal to a deep fascination with the science and study of the human body. At some point in this arc, they confront the variety of specialties that comprise the field. One such specialty is anesthesiology, which is the study of managing a patient's pain before, during and after surgery. An anesthesiologist is absolutely required when performing any operation and, as such, there is a constantly growing need for these professionals.
Anesthesiology Resident Description
The University of Washington outlines residents as physicians in training. They spend time in an active hospital under the guidance of licensed medical professionals in their chosen fields learning the skills necessary for their specialty. An anesthesiologist residency length is usually four years.
It's important to be aware of the long hours involved in a medical residency. Per the University of California San Francisco, anesthesiologist residency hours are long, and they will continue to be long when you work as an anesthesiologist. These professionals average 10- to 12-hour days and 40 to 60 hours per week. A heavy course load and long hours are experienced across medical residents regardless of focus, which is an important stage to keep in mind when considering your future in the medical field.
Anesthesiology Resident Education Requirements
Like all advanced medical professionals, anesthesiologists must complete undergraduate, graduate and residency programs before launching their careers. Specifically, a four-year degree in pre-med or a science-related field, a four-year residency at an accredited hospital and certification not only from the USMLE (United States Medical and Licensing Examination) but also The American Board of Anesthesiology before being allowed to practice on their own. If so desired, you can further specialize in pediatric, palliative or critical care anesthesiology.
All things considered, aspirants should plan on 12 to 15 years of formal, post-secondary education and training before being able to practice. The residency period consists of the final four years of this training period and is a sort of hands-on practice familiarizing aspiring anesthesiologists with real-world cases, complications and experience.
Residents' learning takes the form of lectures, problem-based learning sessions, thought experiments, advanced reading and providing patient care under the supervision of medical staff and senior trainees. Over time, residents are given increasingly advanced responsibilities.
Anesthesiology Resident Salary
An anesthesiologist residency salary varies by location and the medical facility responsible for the residency. For instance, residents at the New York Presbyterian Hospital through Columbia University in New York City earn $73,439 per year; those in subsequent years earn $79,359, $85,864 and $88,277, respectively. At Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, based in Pennsylvania, anesthesiology residents earn $58,036 in their first year and earn more each year, all the way up to $74,926 in the eighth year of their program. At the University of Tennessee, first-year residents earn $52,000 and will see a salary increase each year, up to $62,148 by their seventh program year.
In addition to this base salary, residents typically receive malpractice insurance and a life insurance policy of around $100,000. Some sources list these benefits as part of the salary, which can skew the numbers, but be aware of that trend when evaluating the salary offerings from different hospitals and residencies.
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Anesthesiology is among the most in-demand jobs within the medical community. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of anesthesiologist jobs is expected to grow 15 percent by 2026.
Within the broader category of physicians and surgeons, anesthesiologists represent just 5 percent of the workforce. Fully accredited anesthesiologists are making an average salary of $261,730, although FierceHealthcare lists anesthesiologists among the top 20 best-paid medical professionals, at a salary of $445,533, so there is a large range available for negotiation when finalizing a position.
What's more, MyPlan.com lists 26 separate specializations beyond the basic concept of anesthesiologist. These specializations require further education and certification which can extend the cost and period of training before you can establish your own practice or work for a medical network. Ultimately, this is a challenging, growing and in-demand field.
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- University of Tennessee: The Department of Anesthesiology
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Anesthesiologists
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SGX Nifty drops 53 pts: Archean Chemical, Five Star listings, market outlook, corporate actions & more
Domestic stocks are likely to see a choppy start to Monday's trade, ahead of the monthly F&O expiry later this week. Asian markets were trading mostly lower in early trade amid concerns of China Covid cases. All eyes would be on the listings of Archean Chemical Industries and Five Star Business Finance. Here's what you should know before the Opening Bell:
Nifty outlook
Nifty traded in a tight range of 18,442-18,210 to eventually settle with marginal losses this past week. On the daily chart, the NSE barometer formed a bearish candle with a long lower wick, suggesting selling was bought into. On the weekly scale, it was the first in seven weeks when the index formed a bearish candle, but it continued with its higher low formations. Some fatigue is visible and analysts see support for the index in the 18,250-200 range, followed by 18,100. They find the 18,400-450 range as the key near-term hurdle for Nifty.
SGX Nifty signals a weak start
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange quoted 52.50 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 18,295, hinting at a weak start for the domestic market on Monday.
Asian markets fall in early trade
Most Asian markets were trading lower in Monday's trade. Hong Kong's Hang Seng plunged 2.88 per cent, China's Shanghai Composite was down 1.2 per cent, Korea's Kospi fell 1.11 per cent while Japan's Nikkei edged 0.10 per cent lower. Taiwan's key index fell 0.05 per cent.
US stocks end higher
US stocks settled higher on Friday as investors shrugged off hawkish comments from the US Federal Reserve officials about interest rate hikes. Dow Jones advanced 199.37 points, or 0.59 per cent, to settle at 33,745.69. S&P500 index rose 18.78 points, or 0.48 per cent, to close at 3,965.34. Nasdaq Composite index gained 1.11 points, or 0.01 per cent, to 11,146.06.
Corporate actions today
Monday will see at least 12 stocks such as ONGC, Oil India, Petronet LNG, Cochin Shipyard, Balkrishna Industries, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Natco Pharma and 3M India going ex-dividend. Shares of Easy Trip Planners will go ex-split from face value of Rs 2 to Re 1 each. They will also turn ex-bonus in the 3:1 ratio.
Archean, Five Star to make market debut today
Archean Chemical Industries and Five Star Business Finance will make their market debuts on Monday. Archean Chemical Industries traded at grey market premiums (GMPs) of Rs 125 (price band Rs 386-407) and Five Star at a discount of Rs 2 (price band Rs 450-Rs 474), respectively. The two IPOs ran from November 9 to November 11. Archean Chemical Industries' IPO was subscribed 32.23 times and Five Star Business Finance 70 per cent.
Stocks in F&O ban
Shares of Balrampur Chini, BHEL, Delta Corp, GNFC, SUN TV, Indiabulls Housing and Punjab National Bank are banned in the F&O segment today. Derivative contracts in a security are banned when they cross 95 per cent of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). No new positions can be created in the derivative contracts of said security. This prohibition is lifted when the open interest in the stock drops below 80 per cent of the MWPL across exchanges.
Tata Motors to replace Dr Reddy's in Sensex
Tata Motors will replace Dr Reddy's Laboratories in the 30-share Sensex, said the stock exchange on Friday. The change will come into effect from December 19, 2022. Sun Pharma remains the only healthcare stock in the Sensex. Adani Power and Indian Hotels will replace Adani Total Gas and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd in the BSE 100 index and the Sensex Next 50 index.
DIIs sell shares worth Rs 549 crore
Provisional data available with NSE suggests FPIs were net sellers of domestic stocks to the tune of Rs 751.20 crore on Tuesday. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were buyers of equities to the tune of Rs 890.45 crore.
Rupee gains 37 paise against dollar
The domestic currency fell 10 paise to settle at 81.74 against the dollar on Friday, marking its third straight day of losses, thanks to muted trend in domestic stock market and firm crude oil prices. A weak dollar in the overseas markets restricted the loss, forex traders said. The local unit hit a high of 81.52 and a low of 81.78 during the day.
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The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland has kicked off on Monday with a number of top-tier leaders absent.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is also passing on the event, along with the entire Russian business elite, which has been forced off the guest list by Ukraine-related sanctions.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Chinese businessmen will also miss the forum following the aftershocks of a recent spike in
-19 cases and troubles on the domestic stock market, which saw some $224 billion erased last year from the fortunes of China's wealthiest people.
Of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders, only German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to attend Davos this year, along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Despite the shrinking number of political leaders, this year's attendance list is rich in top managers. Among 2,700 participants in the official WEF sessions, "we're likely to surpass the old record from 2020 with 600 global CEOs – including 1,500 C-suite level overall," according to WEF head of digital and marketing, George Schmitt.
According to Bloomberg, a total of 116 billionaires are attending the WEF this year, a 40% rise from ten years ago. Representatives from the US will form the largest group with 33 delegates. Some 18 more billionaires are coming from Europe, and 13 from India, including industrialist Gautam Adani, the world's fourth-richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Established in 1971, the World Economic Forum is a not-for-profit foundation and its annual gathering in Davos is the world's biggest annual economics event. This year's forum will run until January 20.
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It's Totally Okay if You Never Pay Off Your Loans
Student Loans are a great way to finance your education, but they can also be a burden if not paid back properly. Repaying student loans is an important responsibility and it is important to understand when you must start making payments.
The first step in knowing when you have to pay back your student loans is to understand the different types of loans available. Federal student loans are the most common type of loan and typically have a set repayment plan. This means that you will know exactly when you must begin paying back your loan. Most federal student loans have a six-month grace period, which begins after graduation. During this period, you will not have to make any payments, but interest will begin to accrue.
Private student loans are another option for financing your education. These loans are typically more expensive than federal student loans and may not have a grace period. If you have a private loan, you may have to begin making payments even before you graduate. Private lenders typically provide borrowers with repayment terms and conditions, so be sure to read this information carefully before signing your loan agreement.
When it comes to repaying your student loans, it is important to understand the consequences of not making your payments. If you fail to make payments on time, you may face late fees and penalties. Late payments can also affect your credit score, making it difficult to take out any type of loan in the future.
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I recorded this after talking with a client who was embarrassed and in tears because she's 50 and owes over $200 thousand in student loans.
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I completely understood.
Loan forgiveness may not happen for you. And that's okay. You may never pay back your loans. And that too is okay.
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Intention is something you hold, having formed an idea out of the contrast, that which you have chosen to remain focused on. Intention by this definition incorporates the use of the buffer of time regarding the commitment, dedicated by the individual to the intention. The time deliberately used to focus on the intention effects the time it takes for the attraction to arrive; it is here where alignment is formed by deliberation in focused, thoughtful attention to any subject of choice.
You are the beginning point of any intention, large or small.
Intention begins within you. Within YOUR MIND, your imagination is a place or domain where minutes of dreaming can seem like hours or days of exploration. Time is not relevant until the intention is formed and one has committed to a chosen point of focus in order to form alignment with the subject, therefore activating the Law of Receiving so that YOUR desire to experience something is fulfilled.
How you use time is very relevant to your receiving of something, as your dedication will focus something into position and you will align. If your focus were to drift from event to event, or random physical occurrences, then your alignment with anything focused on for whatever period of time, will be the same and your attractions will be evident in the array of UNWANTED occurrences and the frequency they occur within your reality or contrast.
A day as you know, can hold many intentions and every intention takes up periods of time. Periods of time that give birth to POWERFUL EMOTION, the same vibrational emotion you use to attract people, places, and things into your reality. When one does not have some commitment to a subject of preference within the contrast of reality, then one will be subject to the assorted contrast they chose to look at.
When one IS COMMITED to a subject within the contrast of reality, then one will be able to filter EVERYTHING ELSE within that contrast by merely holding onto a specific intention. This means that no matter what one sees out there, it can always be used as a comparison to the reality. (This is being deliberate with intention, forming alignment, returning again and again to a set of thoughts. WE are encouraging you to step back with-in yourself.
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This is a practice in deliberation and is something that you dedicate attention to. It is where your intention becomes the most important TOOL for your alignment with what it is you desire to receive. This might seem daunting. (To add more to what you already have to contend with.) Yet it is and can become a very simple practice to incorporate into your day-to-day living.
As you go about your day viewing all that is your life, you KEEP your intention IN MIND. Meaning if somebody hands you a cup of coffee, you look at your intention saying to yourself, "Does this fit in with my intention?" If it does fit in and you like the idea of being handed coffee in the morning, then you smile and say, "Hmmm, yes please, MORE of this." If it is not a preference according to the intention, then you can RESPOND ACCORDINGLY, saying, "No thank you, I prefer not to drink coffee in the morning."
What has just occurred is DELIBERATE ALIGNMENT, meaning in a simple manner YOU formed alignment with YOUR GREATER INTENTION. Your task in this process is to constantly canvas everything you see in accordance to your intention, so having a specific intention here is KEY.
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The MORE TIME you give intention, the QUICKER the attraction and alignment occurs. This does not mean that in a day of 24 hours you will need to focus 18 hours of positive focus to get what you want. What it does mean is that you become aware of INCLUDING your DEDICATED small portions of focused time to the intention while living your life. The inclusion, if constant, influences the bigger vibrational picture to lean more in favor of the intention or preference rather than merely having no say and watching it all happen. Every dedicated 68 seconds of deliberate thought given to any subject, no matter how long the subject HAS BEEN looked at, WILL bear the vibrational PREFERENCE of the 68 seconds. Even if the subject has been caught up in your attention for years it will now carry the 68 second preference as YOUR CHOOSING. This IS ALIGNMENT with what you desire LETTING IT IN.
In this and the earlier process your task is TO INCLUDE your preferences to things. This process is more about dedicating deliberate time to LOOKING and giving thought to preference. You pause to look at something and then attach preference, DEDICATING a minimum of 68 seconds to form an emotional reading regarding the subject. The resulting feeling in relation to what you are dealing with will be the indicator that your preference is set.
The more you practice these steps the easier it will be to include this thinking, so much so that once you have done it for a while you will forget that you are doing it, it will just be the way you canvas your contrast, attracting to you the very things you desire.
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Finance companies constantly render eg most readily useful right up loans into the existing lenders. That have an existing loan, for people who stick to their installment schedule, your loan amount decrease throughout the years. Financial institutions enable you to take advantage of this reducing margin and provide you with unique better right up financing.
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Residence halls are preparing to open at the University of Nevada, Reno, but they don't look exactly like they did before.
Decreased capacity and an increased wait list
According to Executive Director of Residential Life Dean Kennedy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, housing capacity has dropped from the average of 3,100 students per year to 2,400 students for the 2020-2021 school year.
Despite a lowered capacity, as of Thursday, Aug. 6, 250 students remained on the waitlist for housing assignments. Kennedy noted many students have withdrawn their housing applications.
"No more than two students are in a room," Kennedy said. "Our phase two—which is the philosophy that we're using—we'll have about 2,400 students on campus. Around July 24…, we had about 500 students in both phase three housing and waitlisted. So, basically they didn't have a housing assignment and since that date we've been processing cancellations. We're basically trying to house everybody who has a phase three assignment, and once we're able to do that, then we'll move over to the waitlist."
Designated "sick rooms"
The university has designated 200 "sick rooms" in the event students feel sick or develop COVID-19 symptoms. Students who test positive for COVID-19 are "highly encouraged" to move off campus until they have a negative coronavirus test result, according to Kennedy.
"If and when a student is sick, they will be relocated to another space until they can get tested for COVID-19 by the Student Health Center," the university's housing website read. "When the student returns to their space (after testing negative for COVID) or transitions off campus or to a quarantine space (after testing positive for COVID), the room where they were residing will be cleaned and disinfected with chemicals approved by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The same will be the case for quarantine rooms when vacated."
In the event a student is unable to remove themselves from campus, a residence hall will have designated rooms for quarantining. If a student is moved there they will coordinate with housing officials to deliver food and supplies.
Efforts to increase social distancing and disinfecting
According to the housing website, added janitorial staff at the university will use a Victory Electrostatic Gun to disinfect areas. The gun will provide a contactless way for staff to disinfect surfaces.
As of Thursday, Aug. 13, Washoe County has a total of 1,056 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Washoe County Health District.
University housing will only allow for 50 students to live on each floor, and only groups of 25 can gather in common areas. To comply with social distancing guidelines, Kennedy said the university has removed some furniture from common areas.
Residents can no longer bring in guests
According to Kennedy, students will no longer be allowed to bring guests into the residence halls.
Despite no guests being allowed in the residence halls, Kennedy explained the university is expecting students to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 guidelines.
"[The university] can do everything we can to try to provide a safe environment, at the end of the day a lot of that responsibility falls on the individuals to practice responsible behavior, " Kennedy said.
No clear plan in event of another closure
In the event the university closes—similar to the events of the Spring 2020 semester—the Housing Department will be providing a prorated refund for their housing and meal plan. Although the policy is in place, Kennedy said there is no clear plan if a similar situation takes place.
"It totally depends on the nature of the decision," Kennedy said, " [Housing and Residential Life] will be following the directives from the governor's office and the Nevada System of Higher Education, as well as university leadership. I've talked with colleagues from across the United States and there's strategies where if universities go all online housing is still open all the way to housing would close. It's really going to depend on: what is the situation in the State of Nevada? How is Washoe County impacted? What are the directives and guidelines provided from the governor's office? … And in line with best practices across the United States comparing what we're doing, with other universities."
Added trainings and move-in dates
Resident Assistants are being trained online in COVID-19 education, prevention and personal practices. Kennedy said he hopes students will follow the habits set forth by RAs.
Move-in-dates have been stretched out over five days from Tuesday, Aug. 18 to Saturday, Aug. 22. Students will need to sign-up for specific move-in times and are asked to limit the number of family members helping them move. Additionally, no moving equipment will be provided.
Dining to become "grab-and-go" model
As opposed to prior years, dining will be implementing a grab-and-go model. Students will give orders to staff members who will prepare or hand over prepackaged meals.
According to housing, the university is waiting for the governor's office and Washoe County to provide a number as to how many students can be seated in the dining facilities on campus.
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Claiming pleural plaques compensation on grounds of negligence
The highest court in the UK, the House of Lords, has today announced that it will not overturn the law which prevents sufferers of pleural plaques from claiming compensation on the grounds of negligence.
Despite a five day hearing earlier this year in the House of Lords, in which sufferers of pleural plaques argued that they should be compensated for the negligent exposure to asbestos they suffered, the law lords upheld the verdict passed by the Court of Appeal in January 2006.
The law states that pleural plaque sufferers, whose cases have not yet been settled, will not be permitted to claim compensation.
Pleural plaques are areas of thick scar tissue which form in the chest lining and diaphragm and are caused by asbestos exposure. Over time, this thickening of the pleural membrane, which lines the lungs, can make breathing difficult and can, in some cases, be accompanied by the development of other more serious respiratory diseases including mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Adrian Budgen, head of the industrial diseases team with law firm Irwin Mitchell, commented: "I am extremely disappointed that the decision to deny pleural plaques sufferers' access to justice has not been overturned by the House of Lords today. I represent many families who will be devastated by the news.
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Express has little in the way of retail blahs in 1Q
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Solid sales growth at Express pushed the clothing retailer beyond Wall Street's first-quarter expectations and the company boosted its full-year earnings forecast.
The company also issued second-quarter earnings guidance above analyst projections and shares surged more than 8 percent in Thursday premarket trading.
For the period ended May 2, the Columbus, Ohio, company earned $13.1 million, or 15 cents per share. A year earlier it earned $5.1 million, or 6 cents per share.
Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 22 cents per share, 9 cents better than Wall Street had expected, according to a survey by Zacks Investment Research.
Revenue increased to $502.4 million from $460.7 million, which also beat Wall Street forecasts easily.
Comparable sales, which include online sales, climbed 7 percent. Online sales rose 12 percent to $77.6 million.
The company scaled back on promotion and put increased focus on inventory management during the quarter, said CEO David Kornberg.
Express Inc., which runs about 630 stores, now foresees full-year adjusted earnings in a range of $1.11 to $1.22 per share. Its prior outlook was for 93 cents to $1.07 per share. For the second quarter, the retailer anticipates earnings of 13 cents to 16 cents per share.
Analysts polled by FactSet predict full-year earnings of $1.06 per share and second-quarter earnings of 11 cents per share.
Shares of the company added $1.41 to $18.03 before the market open.
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There are no state laws prohibiting workplace discrimination in the private sector based on gender identity or sexual orientation. Or against discrimination in housing and public accommodations. Or separate hate crimes.
The Alaska State Human Rights Commission and the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission do not accept LGBT discrimination claims; complainants are instead referred to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The state commission does not keep track of these cases in their annual report.
State commission director Paula Haley and Anchorage commission director Pamela Basler would not go on the record during initial interview requests, and would not answer questions directly. They did not respond to subsequent interview requests.
This is despite the federal commission's recent interpretation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which says sexual orientation discrimination is the same as discrimination based on sex. The commissions are not legally obligated to accept LGBT cases despite EEOC's rulings and interpretation of civil rights law.
Gov. Bill Walker has stated, "It would be up to the Commission to decide whether or not the Act covers sexual orientation or any other class."
Walker has not given a direct answer when questioned about his position on LGBT rights. He's only stated that he believes marriage is between a man and a woman. When questioned further in this interview about his stance on LGBT rights, he still did not provide a direct answer.
KTOO's Lakeidra Chavis and Jennifer Canfield interviewed Gov. Bill Walker about LGBT issues on Aug. 11. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
KTOO: During your campaign for election, you never gave a complete answer to questions about your stance on LGBT rights and same-sex marriage. Has that changed since then? Can you say YES or NO that you support equal protections for LGBT people?
Walker: I'm not sure I didn't give a complete answer on something. The answer I typically gave consistently was that I do support a traditional marraige and I also will follow the law that is in place and I follow the law that is in place regarding that. The Supreme Court has ruled that non-traditional marriage is to be recognized and that's what we recognize
KTOO: Do you support equal rights and protections for LGBT in Alaska?
Walker: I don't like any form of discrimination, at all. But I also respect the religious freedoms and rights of others as well, so it's a little bit of a dilemma for me. But again, I have pledged to uphold the law. The law currently in Alaska does not recognize LGBT as a protected class. On the federal side it is, on the state it's not — the statues do not call for that. So I can't go beyond the letter of the law and I don't get involved in that, there's a commission that does that.
KTOO: Have you reviewed the Alaska State Human Rights Commission to ensure that their priorities are in line with your administration?
Walker: I have not. I have not been reviewing their actions.
KTOO: Earlier last month when we first requested an interview, your spokeswoman Katie Marquette provided us with a statement, and in that you said, "this comes down to a legal interpretation of protected classes which is determined and enforced by the Alaska State Human Rights Commission."
If you stand by what you said, the state commission is actively deciding to not offer these protections. What are your thoughts on that?
Walker: They're a quasi-judicial body and they make the determinations that they make. As far as I know, they're following the law. If the legislature changes the law then they'd follow the law that was changed.
KTOO: Since 2001, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has made multiple rulings that sexual orientation and gender identity fall under sex as a protected class. Last month they made a similar ruling for the private sector. Do you think that these rulings are precedent enough for the law to be changed in Alaska and for our non-discrimination law to be updated?
Walker: I know the federal EEOC has adopted a broader interpretation and that's currently being sorted out in the courts. So I will stand by to see what the legislature does; it's not my intention to introduce any legislation on this particular issue.
KTOO: You said respected you the religious rights of others; it could be argued that you can discriminate against women based on some people's religious beliefs. Do you think those are two different subjects? Can they be interpreted the same way?
Walker: No, I think those are different. Gender is a protected class. So I think that is a different issue. When Alaska makes the change, and perhaps it will, then that would be similar. [For clarification later during the interview, gender identity is not a protected class in Alaska. Sex refers to someone's biological makeup and reproductive systems. Gender is a social construction that forms the social roles we associate based on someone's sex. Gender identity refers to how someone might identify — or not identify — in relation to their assigned gender. ]
KTOO: Do you think that the classification of discrimination based on sex is in opposition to some people's religious beliefs?
Walker: I can't really anticipate various religious beliefs.
KTOO: We're trying to get an idea from you as to whether your administration intends to address this issue at all.
Walker: At this point, we don't intend to address this issue. That shouldn't be a surprise. I said that during the campaign. We don't intend to introduce legislation on these issues or other social issues. Our focus is on our economy, cost of energy, education. There's no secret about that. We will follow the laws that are enacted and that's what we've done. Again, it's not intention, nor have we, discriminate against anyone for any reason.
KTOO: It's estimated there are more than 19,000 LGBT working adults in your state, and they still face discrimination in the private sector, including housing and public accommodations; there are no protections against hate crimes. Why haven't these issues been addressed in your administration so far — because they affect a large amount of people in your state, who are also a part of the workforce and contribute to the economy?
Walker: Since we've been in office, we've been involved in the financial situation we are in the state. We've had multiple meetings with the LGBT community — once before the election and once after. We've certainly spoken frequently on the phone with them and members of that community. I certainly think we have a good relationship with them. They said they've never been invited to the governor's mansion for lunch. I think we had about 15-20 [people]. They don't always agree with me. I totally respect that. But one thing we do is try to continue to have dialogue and discussion, and we'll continue to do that throughout my administration.
KTOO: When I spoke to Paula Haley, executive director of the state Human Rights Commission, I had a very difficult time — same thing with Pamela Basler at the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission. LGBT discrimination issues are still a big topic on the national scene as well as in the state. There are still people experiencing discrimination to go, and they have nowhere to go to file those claims in Alaska, because they aren't protected from them. Do you feel that that this is an acceptable response that two directors of your state's human rights commissions have when being questioned about their practices?
Walker: Well, I don't want to be judgmental about what the Human Rights Commission is or isn't doing, but I will say we are working on that.
KTOO: What issues are you referring to?
Walker: The issue of having some venue to report, record circumstances where they feel they've been discriminated against.
KTOO: And what would that be?
Walker: That's what we're working on.
KTOO: Is there a timeline on when that might come out to the public?
Walker: No, not particularly a timeline, but we've been talking about since our last meeting with the LGBT community. When we had lunch — that was raised then. It was something that resonated with me. I've been giving that some thought and we'll be coming out with something. I'm not sure when but we've got some thoughts we've been discussing internally.
KTOO: I just want to make sure we're characterizing this correctly: nothing will change at the human rights commission but you are looking to create another system for people to log these complaints. Is that correct?
Walker: I wouldn't say another system, I listened to what their concerns were and we're trying to figure out some way their issues can be documented.