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Time temperature integrator/indicator (TTI): photochromic/photochemical TTI
- Identification
- How does it work?
- What can it be used for?
- What can it not be used for?
- Implementation
- Related Facilities
- Further Information
|Key words
|time-temperature indicator, TTI, cold chain, photochromic, printable, UV light, charging time, shelf life, pTTI
|Latest version
|Completed by
|INRA - IATE, KU Leuven LFT
How does it work?
|Primary objective
|Monitor the impact of the temperature evolution of a fresh product all along the cold chain (from production over distribution and storage to the actual use).
|Working principle
| Monitoring the cold chain is a key point in food industry. The current temperature measurement methods, such as random in-site measurement or RFID, present one main disadvantage: the monitoring stops at the retailer. Time Temperature indicators/integrators (TTIs) enable continuous and cumulative monitoring of the impact of temperature changes that affect a fresh food product from production over distribution and storage to the actual use (consumption) (7)(8).
TTIs are defined as simple, inexpensive devices that cumulatively indicate the temperature history and quality status of the food they are attached to. This indication is possible through an easily measurable and irreversible change that depends on both time and temperature, (11). By use of such TTIs, reliable estimation of the quality status and the remaining shelf-life can be performed, allowing better management and optimisation of the cold chain from production to the point of consumption (12).
There are several different TTI systems available. The principle of most of the TTIs is based on enzymatic, chemical, mechanical, electrochemical or microbiological reactions which result in a colour change of the label in a rate that is temperature dependent (11).
For the implementation of a TTI system as temperature and quality control tool in the food chain, it has to satisfy certain requirements (11)(13):
• Kinetics: mathematical models are needed that describe the effect of temperature on the evolution of the quality status of the food product as well as on the TTI response under dynamic storage conditions. For ideal prediction, the food quality target attribute and the TTI response have the same activation energy (i.e. same temperature dependency of the reaction rate constants). To act as a reliable food label, the difference in activation energy between the TTI and the monitored food aspect should be as small as possible (preferably < 5 kcal/mol) (1).
• Useful response period
• Long shelf life before activation
• User-friendly handling and read-out
• Nontoxic
• Cost effective
The present specific TTI is based on a photochromic/photochemical solid state reaction (1)(2): the specific molecule is colourless at basic state; it becomes dark blue when activated by exposure to ultra-violet (UV) light; it reverts to colourless depending on the temperature (under an Arrhenius equation).
The tag must be concealed under an anti-UV filter (e.g. Thermal Transfer Ribbon) after activation to avoid inappropriate re-charging by light, in particular UV light.
Consequently, if the tag on the package is dark blue to light blue when the end consumer is willing to eat the product, it is right; if the tag is light grey or white, the product should not be consumed.
|Additional effects
| The shelf life of the TTI can be adjusted by changing the initial charging time (specific tables).
The printed tags can be stored at room temperature, but in the dark, until they are charged for use. (1)(2)
|Important process parameters
| The support paper needs to be specified. Printing on plastic substrates is also possible (BOPP).
The ink thickness is not easy to measure, but this parameter is indirectly checked by activation and colour measurement.
Charging time.
|Important product parameters
|Distance/space between the product and the package: close contact is recommended. If not possible for technical or aesthetic reasons, it should be minimized, as it is important that the food product and the TTI experience the same temperature history.
What can it be used for?
|This TTI can be used for any fresh products, particularly fresh and cooked meat, poultry and fish, and ready-to-eat food, packed under vacuum, or normal or modified atmosphere (1), drinks (e.g. fresh milk, fresh juices)
|Solutions for short comings
| Cold chain management during distribution and storage
Optimisation of stock rotation
Reduction of waste
Low-cost TTI
What can it NOT be used for?
|Dry, long shelf-life products (>14 days at 4 °C)
|Other operations than cold-chain monitoring through packaging
|Other limitations
| The colour references are not so instinctive for the consumer: blue = (still) good vs. light grey/transparent = not good.
Illegal activities, e.g. re-packing of expired food and labelling as "fresh", cannot be avoided, but become less attractive due to additional cost for TTI labels.
|Risks or hazards
|No risks known. Migration of new components was tested and is no issue (food packaging compliant).
| This technology has been internationally patented for fresh cut meat and fish applications.
This technology has already been implemented at industrial scale and the manufactured tags are commercially available for the 14-days lasting version.
The 1-month lasting version is at lab scale.
|Modularity /Implementation
| This technology is supplementary to the current time-temperature measurement devices. It enables to visually control if the individual food packaging was stored correctly (not possible with data loggers).
Consequently, a food processing industry can carry on using their tag sticking equipment; tag manufacturers may have to change some of their production devices. Yet, specific application equipment is required: UV activation, filter transfer.
|Consumer aspects
| A small test has been carried out on 5 consumers: it was concluded that on a perception level, the currently manufactured tags (OnVuTM brand) "state the intended message clearly", meaning they can be easily read, under a convenient design. (2)
On a general level, the benefit of TTIs for the consumer is positive: easy to use, food safety, reduction of food waste.
|Legal aspects
| Patent: WO99/39197
European legislation:
- traceability: regulation (EC)178/2002; regulation (EC)852/2004; directive (EC)95/2001
- food packaging: regulation (EC)1935/2004
|Environmental aspects
|No impact known.
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Further Information
|University of Bonn, NTU Athens
| 1. Kreyenschmidt, J., H. Christiansen, A. Hübner, V. Raab and B. Petersen, 2010. A novel photochromic time-temperature indicator to support cold chain management. International Journal of Food Science and Technology: 45, pp.208-215
2. Taoukis, P., T. Tsironi, E. Gogou and M. Giannoglou, 2005. Chill chain management and shelf life optimisation of MAP seabream fillets: a TTI based alternative to FIFO. Study supported by the EC FP6 Collective Research Project COLL-CT-2005-012371
3. Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology (OFI). Test report: evaluation of the functionality of Ciba's TTI.
4. Syndicat Natinal de l'Industrie des Viandes (SNIV), 2008. Les intégrateurs temps-température: faire progresser la sécurité alimentaire. Brochure published within the EC FP6 Collective Research Project COLL-CT-2005-012371
5. Haarer, D., Eichen, Y., 2000. Substrate for packaging perishable goods or for application onto same and method for determining the quality of said goods. WO99/39197; US 7081364B1; EP1049930A1
6. Haarer, D., Lévy, Y., 2005. Time-Temperature Indicator based on valence izomerisations. WO/2005/075978
7. Reichert, H., Simmendinger, P., Bolle, T., 2006. Enzyme-based Time Temperature Indicator. WO2006015961
8. Reichert, H., Müller, B., 2006. Method for printing a Time Temperature Indicator based on azo coupling reactions onto a substrate. WO/2006/015962
9. Hoekstra, K., Nichols, D.J., Birney, R., 2008. Light-absorbing layer for photochromic systems. WO/2008/049755
10. Salman, H., Tenetov, E., Feiler, L., Raimann, T., 2008. Time Temperature Indicator based on oligomeric spiroaromatics. WO/2008/090045
12. Tsironi, T., Stamatiou, A., Giannoglou, M., Velliou, E., Taoukisn P.S., 2011. Predictive modelling and selection of Time Temperature Integrators for monitoring the shelf life of modified atmosphere packed gilthead seabream fillets. Food Science and Technology, 44, 1156-1163.
13. Tsironi, T., Gogou, E., Velliou, E., Taoukis, P.S., 2008. Application and validation of the TTI based chill chain management system SMAS (Safety Monitoring and Assurance System) on shelf life optimization of vacuum packed chilled tuna. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 128, 108-115.
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A breath marks the beginning and the ending of life. Of course, it could go without saying that breathing is important, but how you breathe is also incredibly important.
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As far back as the first millennium BC, religious practices such as Hinduism and Taoism emphasized the importance of consciously controlling the breath.
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The escalating economic and social cost of supporting the aged beyond natural lifecycles leads to wider acceptance of assisted suicide.
Given the certainty of imbalanced population growth and the increasingly ageing population, some claim that there are people born today who, if they wish, could live for over 200 years. With the current record at 120 and a host of people already living past 115, there is little doubt that, with technology advancing as quickly as it is, physically adding another 80 years or so is looking possible. Whether or not mental capacity can be sustained for that long may be a greater challenge, but the world will certainly get used to more and more centenarians. In the UK alone there are over 9,000 of them today.
While this may be all well and good at an individual level, many see that, from a societal perspective, the ageing population is presenting us with a major financial burden, especially given that current pensions were not really designed for people living much beyond 75. With increasing dependency ratios in many nations and escalating healthcare costs across the board, some people have been asking the rather difficult questions around whether we can continue to cope with this level of mass long-term ageing.
An increasing number of healthcare professionals see that life-sustaining treatment is frequently not cost-effective. In the US, acute hospital care accounts for over half (55%) of the spending for Medicare beneficiaries in the last two years of life. In many other countries, the high costs of surgery, intensive care and life-extending drugs used towards the end of a patient's life adds up to nearly 80% of total healthcare costs. A recent study in Brazil confirmed that over 70% of total healthcare costs occur in the twelve months before death. And a story on Bloomberg a couple of years ago highlighted the case of one US resident whose healthcare costs totalled $618,616, almost two-thirds of it for the final twenty-four months, and, according to his wife 'much of it for treatments that no one can say for sure helped extend his life'.
Given such predictable trends, a question increasingly being raised in governments and medical policy groups is whether we should continue to put in all these resources and effort, in many cases only to delay the inevitable by a few months. In a US future of health workshop, the question was asked: 'When will the US adopt the Do Not Resuscitate policy used by the National Health Service in the UK?' A DNR order on a patient's file means that a doctor is not required to resuscitate a patient if his or her heart stops and is designed to prevent unnecessary suffering. This is used when a patient is in hospital and the benefits of treatment are seen to be outweighed by the burdens of future quality of life. Some regard this as a form of passive euthanasia. At the workshop it was argued that 'if the US were to adopt the same policy, the savings to the healthcare budget would be enormous and unnecessary suffering of patients who had little hope of long-term recovery would be avoided'. However, this is just one step and others are proposing even more significant changes.
Over the past few years, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill have become prominent medical and social issues. There are legal and ethical constraints on euthanasia in many countries, but not in all. Physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia are legal in, for example, Colombia, Belgium and the Netherlands (in 1990, 9% of all deaths in the Netherlands were as a result of physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia). However, in most countries, despite a number of legal challenges, assisted suicide for the terminally ill remains illegal – albeit rarely prosecuted. Acceptance of the concept is not widespread and some workshops, most noticeably in South Africa rejected the concept for religious reasons. Nevertheless, recent attention in the Western press has specifically been focused on the growing popularity of clinics such as those run by Dignitas and EXIT in Switzerland. Since its foundation in 1998, Dignitas has assisted around 1,000 people to die, 60% of them from Germany and 10% from the UK.
In markets such as the US, where the healthcare system is largely focused on keeping people alive for as long as possible, assisted suicide and DNR are highly controversial topics. Even with increasingly public debate, such as the plea from author Terry Pratchett, who has called for tribunals to give sufferers from incurable diseases the right to medical help to end their lives, wider acceptance of euthanasia is still in the minority. But it is growing.
In ten years, many think that more and more people will start to see that life doesn't need to go on for ever, especially since the option to live for longer in reasonable comfort is really only a luxury for wealthier nations where the healthcare systems, insurance policies and private wealth enable increased levels of support. The argument is that systemic euthanasia should be introduced. Moreover, this should not be limited just to those who have a proven terminal illness but should be an option available to all.
With the economic burdens evident and the trends clear, the rational side of the case is increasingly accepted, but in many influential circles the ethical, emotional and political perspectives are also shifting. Some see that opening the door for euthanasia beyond those with terminal illness is a slippery slope leading to a point where individuals who would not otherwise consider it may be pressurised into asking for assisted suicide by interested parties; others see that the option to proactively check out of life when enough is enough is a sign of a more balanced society. No doubt the debate will continue, and pick up pace as more countries make assisted suicide legal, and, for those that don't, the numbers travelling across borders for the service may well increase.
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External Resources:
End-of-life warning - Bloomberg
Terry Pratchett lecture on assisted suicide
'Assisted suicide legal changes' - Guardian (UK)
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An investigation has taken place following the discovery of the body of a newborn baby in the boot of a car.
The infant was found dead in County Offaly just before Easter.
It is understood the mother suffered a stillbirth on March 29, near Birr in County Offaly,
The infant was found in the boot of a car and it is believed the mother had given birth in the vehicle a number of days before.
It is understood the case came to light after she presented herself to hospital.
A post-mortem at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, carried out on Sunday, April 1, concluded that the child died of natural causes.
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Audio-book review: Winnie the Pooh read by Alan Bennett
Alan Bennett reads AA Milne's much loved stories about a small bear and his friends
What is the connection between a Bear of Very Little Brain and a honey pot? Usually it's the very sticky paw of Winnie-the-Pooh, as he takes a break between adventures for 'a little something'.
In these five stories, taken from the book Winnie-the-Pooh, Pooh goes visiting and gets into a tight place, Eeyore loses a tail, Piglet meets a Heffalump, Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents, and an expotition is mounted to the North Pole!
As usual they are accompanied by Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl – to say nothing of Pooh's very clever young human friend, Christopher Robin.
Alan Bennett remains faithful to AA Milne's creations and gives the lovable characters the voices the author meant them to have. The five stories are told in a charming and unhurried way that will enchant children and adults alike.
The recording was previously released on cassette in 1984, 1993 and 1998. Running Time: 1 hour 5 minutes.
Alan Bennett has been a household name in British theatre ever since he starred and co-authored the satirical review Beyond the Fringe with Dudley Moore, Peter Cooke and Jonathan Miller in 1960 at the Edinburgh Festival.


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Remarkable progress in ease of doing business
Oct 28, 2015
Doing business in Bhutan has become easier compared to past years. The World Bank's ease of doing business report, ranked Bhutan 71 out of 189 countries worldwide. Bhutan emerged the highest ranked country in South Asia.
Compared to 2014, Bhutan moved up 54 notches.
Bhutan instituted two major reforms that helped push the ranking. Bhutan made it easier for entrepreneurs in getting electricity. Transferring property was also streamlined decreasing the time to complete a transfer by 15 days.
In getting electricity, Bhutan is now ahead of countries like France as it takes only 61 days to get electricity.
A news release from the World Bank states, efforts to improve the business climate in Bhutan accelerated in recent years. World Bank's country representative for Bhutan Genevieve Boyreau said, in recent years, Bhutan has improved in its regulatory environment and making it more business friendly.
This, she said could stimulate both entrepreneurship and job creation in the country.
The doing business report measures the country's business climate through indicators such as dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, enforcing contracts, registering property and trading across borders among others.


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After breakfast proceed for sightseeing. Set at an altitude of 700 - 2100 m above sea level, Wayanad is one of the districts in Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature. The fast-flowing rivers - Panamaram, Mananthavady and Kabini add to the beauty of Wayanad. Sightseeing attractions include Edakkal caves which is situated on the top of Ambukkuthimala with a view of three states as well as the spot has many carvings of stone age and one should truck and climb the hill to reach the cave. After lunch visit Soojippara Waterfall one of the major spots in Wayanad as a typical natural fall where you can take bath and enjoy a lot, Kuruva Island - Depends on water level - [closed on Monday], Edakkal Cave [closed on Monday]. Overnight stay in resort.
Today your sightseeing will be at Banasura as it's known as the largest earth Dam in India with fabulous view of river bansura and evergreen vegetation. Afternoon you can visit Pookot Lake, one of the best maintained picnic spots in Wayanad with amble facilities for boating and other recreational activities. Chembra Peak, is one of the highest peak in the Western Ghats and the highest peak in Wayanad hills, at 2,100 m above sea level. Overnight stay is arranged in Resort. back to your resort and overnight stay.
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Nigerian clubs suspended after 'scandalous' scorelines
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Four clubs involved in two play-off matches that ended 79-0 and 67-0 respectively - a total of 146 goals - have been suspended in Nigeria.
Plateau United Feeders were 79-0 victors over Akurba FC while Police Machine FC demolished Bubayaro FC 67-0.
"It is unacceptable - a scandal of huge proportions," said Muke Umeh, chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Organising Committee.
"The teams are suspended indefinitely, pending further sanctions."
Plateau United Feeders and Police Machine went into the matches level on points, with promotion to the lowest tier of the Nationwide League Division at stake.
Feeders scored 72 of their goals in the second half, while Police Machine reportedly scored 61 times after the break in their game.
The results meant that Plateau edged above Police Machine on goal difference.
Umeh added: "We will investigate this matter thoroughly and get to the bottom of it."
The NFF's director of competitions, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, gave assurances that the Organising Committee would hand out severe sanctions on all persons and institutions indicted by the investigation.
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Increasing your energy can take some surprising twists, and a lot of it has nothing to do with working out. Energy isn't just a physical entity, a huge part of it is mental. We're weighed down by heavy emotions, distressing situation, anxiety that we cause for ourselves, stress, and lack of self-love. It's exhausting.
Today we're talking about how to change your entire energy, reduce stress and anxiety and completely shift your attitude using some slightly unconventional mental shifts.
- Say hell yes more often to the things that matter, and no more often to the things that don't.
- Levelling up, living your purpose and taking action.
- Change your habits around how often you consume the news and social media.
- Set heavy boundaries.
- Stop apologizing.
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Plus, the 7 smallest steps you can take to adjust your attitude almost immediately.
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Fundraising is an extremely important exercise for every startup. Almost every entrepreneur spends lots of time and efforts to present bright picture of his/her business in front of investors. Particularly they collect facts and figures, financials statistics and prepare pitches until either they get succeeded in convincing the investor or give up. But often they skip some basic exercises those can be vital in clinching funds from investors. Today I will try to describe some very basic exercises those should be never sidelined or neglected by an entrepreneur during fundraising efforts. These are actually basic elements of a fundraising plan.
Once you know what scopes and opportunities exist for your business, you need to prepare a detailed business plan. Then the next step should be to draft a proposal pitch (means a very short and effective presentation) because it's possible you may get a little time in front of investors, so it's important to make sure your pitch is strong enough to do the job.
Is it possible that for the investor, you business or startup is like so many other startups and small businesses competing for fundraising. So if your business plan doesn't stand out right away, the investor may decline your pitch at early stage of meeting.
(Please read my previous article about important activity form fundraising) So, bellow are few important tips for successfully pitching investors:
What customers you're going to target?
How well are you aware of your customers' actual requirements and needs? If, no one has ever used your product or service yet, you should know exactly who you are targeting? This exercise goes beyond looking for data online or with reference to few trends.
Survey your potential customers and learn what they want when it comes to products or services you are offering. After carefully surveying customers, you should be able to develop an investor pitch that shows clearly how you've addressed their needs and requirements.
Use your contacts to get attention of an Investor
Getting an attention of an investor means you have almost won the game. You can take an advantage from your networking. Your contacts from your own community or from another of same industry can help you.
Before your first meeting with an investor, you'll need to prepare your pitch. The pitch should be hardly 30 to 40 seconds long, if longer, you'll be at risk of losing the investor's attention.
If an investor is interested, you'll surely get an appointment for further meeting. You can discuss your project in detail there.
Do not forget to do some primary research
Before you attend the face to face meeting with an investor, have some serious research about your business solution doesn't matter how big or small it is. Try to know about the other business where the investor already invested funds and how well he is enjoying fruits from that investment. Hence all these are important for fundraising strategy plan.
Your goal should be to convince the investor how his funds in your business will be beneficial to him rather than talking about how his funds will beneficial your business.
Investors tend to invest on entrepreneurs first and on products second. Every entrepreneur must refer for fast and accurate investment – CROWDFUNDING: How To Get Investors to Invest in Your Business in 20 Seconds or Less
Your agenda should be to sell yourself
Prepare your pitch such a way that it also highlights your qualities and skills as well. Experts say that investors tend to invest on entrepreneurs first and on products second. Also include your success and expertise that make you an ideal person to run this business.
Experienced investors can easily sense and judge such qualities in very first meeting. So as an entrepreneur, it's good idea to be aware of such fact.
You must have plans for which investor's fund will be utilized.
This is the silliest and most common thing to consider while fundraising exercises. Unfortunately around 80% entrepreneurs neglect it while having meeting with investors.
Investor may ask you a fair simple question like – what are your plans with my fund. Or why you need funding? What you intend to do with the funds you're seeking? If you failed to give a satisfactory answer, the game is over.
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All these common points, if well handled, can give you fruits. Truly, this is going to be a great way to push your business to the next level. However, it all depends on how well you can convince the investor to invest funds.
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Should "Waitie Katie" and her prince have waited a few more months and had a summer wedding? That's what one astrologist believes, after having drawn up Prince William and Kate Middleton's marriage birthchart. Reportedly, on April 29th, 2011, the day planned for their royal wedding, "nearly all of the planets are in disharmonious positions, which could mean a married life filled with challenges and misunderstandings," claims Astrology Detective. Astrology Predicts Bad News For Will And Kate's Wedding Day
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Securing the Success of Your Project : Reviewing Contracts
The construction contract you prepare or sign up to has a big impact on the success of your project. Preparing or reviewing that contract properly and in context is therefore fundamental to your success.
In the first of a series of articles on procurement and contracts, we set out below some reminders as to how to approach a contract review. These apply whether you are a principal, a head contractor or a subcontractor.
The most important thing to consider when reviewing a contract is context. If you do not understand the project, its background and what your business wants to get out of it, your review might be incomplete or inaccurate. Consider the contract in light of the project and its aims ie: does it adequately address the nuances of this particular project? Even with tenders, it is not just about pricing.
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4. If the reasons that the buyers return goods or cancel the orders cause the members to have to refund the monies to the customers, the transaction service fees charged shall not be refundable because both parties of the buyers and the sellers have used the ICUEMALL platform and the transaction has been completed.
5.After the success of the buyers' orders, the sellers must ship the goods within three working days if there are no ※ special conditions. If the orders occurs within 6 months to be unable to be processed within 3 working days (excluding holidays) more than and including once, the system will deduct margin deposits as fines after 7 days that the violated order occurs, counting by frequencies, 5000 ICUE coins will be deducted from margin deposits each time. If the balance of the margin deposit is insufficient, the balance in the sellers' account will be deducted. If the sellers' account balance is insufficient, all commodities of the sellers are taken off store shelves, and the function to hit the shelves of the sellers' commodities is stopped for a month.
※ Special conditions are as follows : If the delivery is not on time for the reason of the logistics, (national holiday, the Chinese New Year, natural disasters, etc.) and causes the goods not to be shipped on time, the margin deposits won't be deducted.
6. If the buyers have any doubts about fines, they can generate reports via ICUE, ICUEMALL customer service department will assist them.
7. If the buyers does not pick up the goods by limited time the logistics designates to cause the commodity to be returned to the seller, the order will be cancelled. The system will refund the monies (shipping charges are exempted) to the buyers, the shipping charges will be transferred to the sellers' account.
Five Accounting management
1. If there is no refund or commodity dispute after receiving commodity, the system will automatically transfer monies to account of buyer within 20 days after the buyers confirm the order in the backstage
2. The sellers can search for the margin deposits, current accumulated margin deposits and the fines generated by which order in the webpages of margin deposits. If the sellers are deducted the margin deposit without breach of contract, it will be settled after 90 days and refunded fully.
Six Obligations of confidentiality
1. The members shall have the confidential obligations for the content of this contract, [ICUEMALL] service system, and the undisclosed data and the trade secrets of ICUEMALL that is possessed and aware due to this contract, and shall not provide or leak to the third party in any ways as well as also shall not turn into other purposes. The same shall also apply to the termination of this contract for any reason or after elimination.
2. The members fully understand and agree that users who consume it via [ICUEMALL] in accordance with the system of trading mechanisms are the ICUEMALL members, and all personal data and transaction data of which are possessed by ICUEMALL as well as are the trade secret agreed by ICUEMALL in this contract. The members only shall perform it within the necessary range that fulfill this contract or fulfil the transaction, shall not provide or disclose to any third party, and shall not use in any other purpose. The members shall not, unless providing the necessary service, in any other purpose and manner use personal data and transaction data of ICUEMALL members, including but not limited to purposes of marketing or promotion of goods or services.
3. When the members violate the agreement in this article, ICUEMALL, the person in charge or employees are investigated or prosecuted by the competent authority, or are claimed the rights by a third party for this reason, they shall come forward to be liable for the proper handling in accordance with the requirements of the ICUEMALL, and provide explanation, evidence or other assistance where necessary. ICUEMALL shall suspend the implementation of all or part of this contract, and shall terminate this contract; If ICUEMALL, the person in charge or employees suffer damages or expenses on the property or on the non-property for this reason, the members shall be liable for reimbursement or compensation, including but not limited to legal fares, penalties, fines, damages or settlement fees, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Seven, Guarantee
1. The two parties shall guarantee they possess the necessary position, eligibility, authority or permission according to the law, shall operate their business legitimately and implement the agreement in the contract fully.
2. Where the members violate the agreement or the guarantee in this contract, ICUEMALL shall terminate the members to use the service temporarily.
Eight special agreement
1. The monies paid by the services pay for the members are limited to ICUE coins –belonging to ICUE common currency. Any currency other than the ICUE coins is not accepted; The monies that the services settle and pay are also ICUE coins. Where the members require to appropriate and exchange the monies, they shall be limited to the exchange of ICUE coins in accordance with ICUE platform and shall not require this platform to transact with other currency.
2. The members and the consumers shall use the services in accordance with the method and the procedure set in the service. If the members and the consumers don't follow the specific method or violate the contract or the related agreement in the service to cause the two parties to fail to complete the transaction, the receivables or the payment, the company shall not be liable for damages.
Nine, Limitation of Liability
1. This service is only provided for the members according the function at that time and the current conditions. ICUEMALL makes no warranties or guarantee, expressed or implied, for the particular needs or expectations of the members ; ICUEMALL shall reserve the rights to modify all or part of the features of the service at any time.
2. When the service-related hardware and software as well as equipment are relocated, replaced, upgraded, maintained or repaired, ICUEMALL shall suspend or discontinue all or part of the service after prior notice.
3. Based on network characteristics, the messages uploaded or published by the members are not guaranteed by ICUEMALL, its content or transfer process are all true, reliable and correct. The members shall make sure if the messages uploaded or published are correct within their discretion at any time, and backup and save a file by themselves. ICUEMALL won't be liable for damage due to the mistakes or lost data caused by system processing, transfer process or the failure of system backup.
Ten, Breach and termination
1. 1. The two parties agree that the members shall not have any of the following behavior:
(1) Online shoppers are intended to conduct the private transaction with the members or the third party instead of [ICUEMALL] trading mechanism.
(2). Set the link in any form within the network platform offered by the services, so that Internet users can link to any online stores or sales webpages other than [ICUEMALL], including but not limited to other online stores where the members create and operate by themselves, or online stores opened by other online mall.
2. If the members violate all of the regulations in this contract, ICUEMALL shall shut down the network platform without notice temporarily and shall suspend the implementation of all or part of this contract, or terminate this contract.
3. Where any party is closed until further notice, has excess debt, starts settlement or bankruptcy procedures, files for reorganization or conduct reorganization, or is difficult to continue to fulfill its obligations, the other party shall immediately terminate the contract without waiting for summons.
4. When the contract is terminated or eliminated for some reasons, the consumer disputes are generated due to termination or from the transaction before elimination, unless the nature is not applicable, the contract is still deemed to be valid and effective.
Eleven, Content and amendment of the agreement
1.The notifications published by ICUEMALL as the members apply for using this service, the relevant usage instructions or rules of the service and announcements and descriptions of this system during the contract are considered part of this contract. Regarding the matter that is not agreed in this contract, the agreed content such as the notifications, usage instructions or rules, announcements and descriptions shall be given priority to applying.
2. The two parties agree that ICUEMALL shall modify and amend this agreement, but shall notify the members with the announcements of the system before modification or amendment. If the members disagree with modification or amendment, they shall stop using the services; If the members continue to use the service during this period, the content of agreement after modification or amendment is considered to be agreed by the members . If the members disagree the content of the agreement after modification or amendment, ICUEMALL shall terminate the contract.
Twelve, other agreement
1. This contract shall not be construed as relationship of partnership, employment or mutual agency between ICUEMALL and the members.
2. The exercise or non-exercise of rights generated under this contract, in whole or in part, does not affect the exercise of other rights, the non-exercise thereof also shall not be considered as waiving.
3. In addition to the prior written consent by the other party, any party shall not transfer all or part of rights or obligations generated by this contract to the third party, also shall not commission the third party to implement; but both parties agree, ICUEMALL shall transfer all or part of the rights or obligations generated by this contract to the ICUEMALL affiliated company, or support, or assign to business of [ICUEMALL] services or the third party of assets.
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Food Junctions and Roman Banquets
By Debbie J Challis, on 28 November 2011
In April and May 2010 there was a massive food festival about all things edible – cooking, growing, history – inCamleyStreetNaturalPark, an oasis of green calm a few minutes walk behind St Pancras. Various people fromUCL Museumsand Collections took part in this foodie festival. For example, Mark Carnall, Curator of theGrantMuseum, spoke about eating cats and I cooked some Roman food for a demonstration to dispel the perception that Roman cusine was all about stuffed dormice and vomitariums.
A year later there is a rather wonderful cookbook collating Mark's and my efforts and much more besides. It is downloadable free online or a hard copy is only £14 from Amazon. If you are looking for Christmas presents people who care about food, I recommend it. I bought it for a friend of mine who is a chef and exponent of the slow food movement where she works up in the Scottish Highlands – she loves it!
The recipe I choose for the book was one of many that I tried for my house warming party earlier this year. My emphasis was on trying to cook the 'bog standard' Roman fare that was found at bars rather than fancy banquets. This meant barley based dishes, fennel and lemon salad, different breads and dips, roasted meats with a kind of pickled egg and dried fruits in fish sauce sauce that smelt disgusting but was surprisingly edible. (I told everyone to try it at their peril; amazingly it tasted great and went very quickly). As well as stuffed dates cooked in wine with pepper and honey cakes covered in sesame seeds. One of my friends even provided a ham in pastry – a whole gammon covered in in pastry. This last item was more upmarket than the food I was attempting!
In cooking this food I noticed two main things. Much of the food was cooked in a way that it meant it was somehow preserved – whether through baking, roasting, using lots of salt or salty substances – which would of course be necessary for a world without fridge-freezers or artificial preservatives. The other was how 'strange' combinations of flavours worked, for example dates boiled in peppered wine.
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Fast National ratings for Wednesday, August 13, 2014.
"Extant," "America's Got Talent" and "Taxi Brooklyn" were all down week-to-week, but NBC still led Wednesday overall and tied with CBS in the key demographic.
It was, in fact, a series low in the key demo for "America's Got Talent," while "Extant" and "Taxi Brooklyn" only dipped overall, but were flat in the key demo.
FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" was down in both measures.
On the slightly-more-positive side, CBS' "Big Brother" added a few viewers, as did The CW's "Penn & Teller: Fool Us."
All of the gains and declines are pretty much within the margin of typical variation, though.
On to the numbers…
Among adults 18-49, NBC and CBS both averaged a 1.3 rating for Wednesday night, tops in the key demographic. ABC and FOX tied for third with a 1.0 key demo rating, while The CW averaged a 0.4 key demo rating.
Overall, though, NBC had first place to itself, averaging 6.91 million viewers and a 4.3 rating/8 share for Wednesday night. CBS was second with 5.71 million viewers and a 3.6/6. ABC was third with a 2.5/4 and 3.765 million viewers, just ahead of the 2.1/4 and 3.44 million viewers for FOX. The CW averaged 1.15 million viewers and a 0.7/1 for the night.
8 p.m. – CBS started the night in first with 6.59 million viewers and a 2.0 rating among adults 18-49 for "Big Brother." NBC's "America's Got Talent" was second with 5.83 million viewers and tied for second with a 1.1 key demo rating. ABC's repeats of "The Middle" and "The Goldbergs" averaged 3.97 million viewers, topping the 3.63 million viewers for FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance," while both networks did a 1.1 key demo rating. The CW's "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" continued its solid summer start with 1.665 million viewers and a 0.5 key demo rating.
9 p.m. – "America's Got Talent" moved up to first with 9.71 million viewers and a 1.8 rating among adults 18-49 for NBC in the 9 p.m. hour. CBS' "Criminal Minds" repeat was second with 4.9 million viewers and tied for third with a 0.9 key demo rating. ABC's pair of "Modern Family" repeats averaged 3.825 million viewers for third and a 1.3 key demo rating for second, topping the 3.25 million viewers and 0.9 key demo rating for FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance." A repeat of "The 100" averaged 642,000 viewers and a 0.2 key demo rating.
10 p.m. – "Extant" moved CBS back into first with 5.63 million viewers and a 1.0 rating among adults 18-49 for the 10 p.m. hour, just ahead of the 5.2 million viewers and 0.9 key demo rating for NBC's "Taxi Brooklyn." ABC's "Motive" was flat with 3.5 million viewers and a 0.7 key demo rating.
All ratings information comes from preliminary Fast National Nielsen data, which includes live and same-day DVR viewing. All numbers are subject to change.


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If you find yourself wishing for younger-looking skin, you're closer to a solution than you think. The team at Advanced Medical Physicians in Newark, Delaware, can use your own plasma to help you grow new, healthy cells that will leave all your friends wondering how you look so much younger. Call the office, or book your consultation online today.
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Once the team determines if PRP is a good treatment option for you, an experienced practitioner draws a small amount of blood from your arm. A machine separates the blood components, and your doctor injects your own platelet-rich plasma into the area of your face that you want to rejuvenate. The growth factors in the plasma stimulate the skin to grow new, healthy cells to replace the older ones. The result is the appearance of younger skin.
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All students entering Pre-Kindergarten (for the first time), Kindergarten, Sixth and Ninth grades must have a physical exam preformed before they begin school in the fall. Updated immunizations are also required for Pre-K, Kindergarten, Sixth, Ninth and Twelfth grade students. Dental examinations are required for all students entering Kindergarten, Second and Sixth and Ninth Grades.
Remember students who do not fulfill these requirements will be excluded from school until the requirements are up-to-date. No exceptions.
Do not wait to schedule your appointments.
Preschool Requirements:
Physical Exam
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Kindergarten Requirements:
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Second Grade:
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Sixth Grade Requirements:
Physical Exam
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Hepatitis B if not already completed
Ninth Grade Requirements:
Physical Exam
2nd Varicella if not already completed
Tdap if not already completed
1st Meningitis if not already completed
Dental Exam
Twelfth Grade Requirments:
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Dental Examination Requirement
For Incoming Kindergarten, Second, Sixth, and Ninth Grade
All children entering Kindergarten, Second, Sixth, and Ninth grade are required to show proof of having a dental exam. All children in these grades must have a dental exam on file at the school.
Forms were sent home with the 2020 Incoming 2nd graders in their book bags on May 10, 2019.
Kindergarten dental papers were sent home at Kindergarten Round Up. Sixth grade dental papers were sent home with their physical and immunization paper work in March with 3rd Quarter Report Cards.
Ninth Grade dental papers were sent home at Freshman Orientation. The Mercer County School District will also be working in cooperation with the Mercer County Health Department to provide exams on-site at the schools utilizing their "Toothmobile", in the spring of 2020.
Freshman Sport Physicals
Attention 9th grade spring sports parents:
According to IHSA rules physicals cannot be more than 396 days old. That being said if your child received their physical at the school clinic last April, their physical for sports will run out on May 19, 2017. If they are in a spring sport and the season goes beyond May 19, 2017, you will need to get them a sports physical. I would not go get the sports physical until around May 19th because then the new physical would be valid until June 19, 2018.
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Colds, Influenza, Stomach Bugs and Strep Throat
With cold and flu season upon us, please keep the following guidelines in mind when deciding
whether or not to send your child to school. This will help to control the spread of infectious
diseases at school and allow your child to be available for learning. Students should remain
home for the following reasons:
● For a temperature greater than 100 degrees. Children should be fever free for 24 hours
without the use of medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen before coming back to
● If diagnosed with a strep infection. Students need to be on an antibiotic for a minimum of
24 hours, fever free, and feeling well before returning to school.
● If your child has vomited or had persistent diarrhea (3 times or more in a day).
● If your child has a heavy, moist productive cough, chest congestion, or discolored nasal
● If your child has pinkeye (conjunctivitis). Students need to have completed 24 hours of
medication, and have no visible redness or discharge before returning to school. Students
returning to school should be kept home until they have been symptom free for 24 hours.
● If your child has been diagnosed with influenza please keep them home until they are
fever free and have not had flu like symptoms for 24 hours.
Please continue to remind your child of the importance of frequent hand washing, healthy eating,
avoid sharing drinks and food, and proper use and disposal of tissues during this cold and flu
When notifying the school of your child's absence, please give us the reason for the absence.


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) – ETSU sophomore defensive lineman Chris Bouyer (Rock Hill, S.C.) was named to the Class of 2017 Arthur Ashe Sports Scholars, which was announced by Diverse Magazine.
Bouyer was honored for his dedication to showing success in the classroom, gridiron and in the community.
"I am very blessed to have been nominated for this award and to be recognized for my work in the classroom and on the field of play," said Bouyer. "Coach (Torbush) always stresses to us the importance of being good role models, and I try to do that both on and off the field. I want to thank Amy (Wilks) for considering me for this award. It means to a lot to be acknowledged for my accomplishments."
Bouyer – who has started all 22 games in his career – has totaled 57 tackles, four tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and one quarterback hurry. This past season, Bouyer posted 27 tackles, two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery, while the Buccaneer defense ranked 17th nationally in fumbles recovered (11), 20th in passing yards allowed (183.0) and 25th in red zone defense (.761).
In the classroom, Bouyer – an engineering technology major – has posted a 3.612 grade point average, while earning Dean's List honors in the fall of 2015, being named to the 2015-16 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll and to the 2016 Academic All-SoCon team. Bouyer has also participated as a member of a veteran student-athlete panel as a part of the ETSU Life Skills Program and represented the Bucs in the 21st annual Southern Conference Student-Athlete Leadership Institute (SALI) this past July.
"There is no young man on our football team that is more deserving of this honor than Chris Bouyer," said ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush. "He exemplifies exactly what we want all of our ETSU football student-athletes to adhere to both on and off the field. Chris has not only become a great football player and outstanding student, but also a great role model. Without a doubt, he has become one of our most respected leaders and role models."
"This is a well-deserving honor for Chris. He exemplifies the characteristics of being an outstanding student-athlete," said ETSU Academic Advisor, Amy Wilks. "This is a great honor for Chris and we are excited to have him be recognized for all his hard work in the classroom, on the field and in the community."
Nominated by their respective institutions, these students were chosen from over 1,200 outstanding minority student-athletes. A scholar and athlete, Ashe sought to expand opportunities for young people. Each year, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education invites every postsecondary institution in the country to participate in this awards program by nominating their outstanding sports scholars. In addition to their athletic ability, students named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.2; and be active on their campuses or in their community.
Past Ashe scholars include: Baylor University's Robert Griffin III (2011); the University of Tennessee's Kara Lawson (2003); San Diego State University's Marshall Faulk (1993); and the University of Kansas' Jaque Vaughn (1996), just to name a few scholar athletes who have gone on to achieve great success.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Dodgers vs Phillies: Rewind 1983
1983 Fleer #165 Gary Matthews
It has been 25 years since the Dodgers and Phillies last met in a playoff series. The Phils won the best of 5 series in 4 games behind the strong pitching of Steve Carlton and the offensive heroics of Gary Matthews. "Sarge" Homered in 3 consecutive games knocking in 8 of the Phillies 15 runs during the series and was named the NLCS MVP for his performance. The final game of that series occurred 25 years ago today. Hopefully one of the Phils will come through in this years NLCS they way that Matthews did in 1983.
Go Phillies!
Labels: 1983, Anniversary, Dodgers, Gary Matthews, NLCS, Phillies
2 comments:
- night owl said...
I'll be rooting for the Dodgers vigorously. Although I've always had a soft spot for the Phillies. I remember one of Sarge's HRs in that series off of Jerry Reuss. It was a monster shot.
- October 9, 2008 at 1:09 AM
- capewood said...
I remember it like it was yesterday. Too bad the Phillies cratered in the World Series against the Orioles.
- October 9, 2008 at 7:21 PM
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