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WACKER Showcases Innovative Construction Chemicals at China International Import Expo
Shanghai, Nov 05, 2019
WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is participating in the second China International Import Expo (CIIE), showcasing the Group's construction chemicals and their applications in interior decoration, construction and future eco cities. Among them, there are several novel products, such as silicone resins for anti-graffiti and poster release coatings, cyclodextrin complexes for natural antimicrobial solutions, food-contact silicone sealants and additives for enhanced bioplastics. In addition, WACKER is also presenting classical products and technologies, for example, dispersible polymer powder for decorative plasters, polymer modified water-draining concrete and polysilicon for photovoltaics. CIIE takes place in Shanghai, China from November 5 to 10.
Under the motto "Green, Innovation, Durability and Fun", WACKER is showcasing its construction chemicals and a number of applications at booth C6-01 in hall 6.1 of Lifestyles. Among them, there are several novel products, such as silicone resins for anti-graffiti and poster release coatings, cyclodextrin complexes for natural antimicrobial solutions, food-contact silicone sealants and additives for enhanced bioplastics. In addition, WACKER is also presenting classical products and technologies, for example, dispersible polymer powder for decorative plasters, polymer modified water-draining concrete and polysilicon for photovoltaics.
"CIIE demonstrates the Chinese government's firm support to trade liberalization and economic globalization, as well as its determination of actively opening the market to the world," says WACKER Executive Board Member Dr. Christian Hartel. "CIIE is an excellent platform to conduct international trade and cooperation. At the first CIIE, dozens of first-tier medias reported on WACKER's 3D printed gum and silicone 3D printing technologies, which increased our brand awareness and helped our business development. This is also why we decided to join CIIE again this year."
With health and living standards rising, industrial upgrading accelerating and China's efforts to protect the environment making considerable progress, the demand for high performance and environmentally-friendly products has been growing rapidly in recent years. "By introducing innovative products and technologies to the Chinese market, WACKER is committed to support the sustainable development of Chinese cities and to help build the eco city of tomorrow." Paul Lindblad, President of WACKER Greater China, added.
WACKER highlights at CIIE include:
SILRES® BS Silicone Resin for Anti-Graffiti and Poster Release Coatings
Anti-graffiti coatings based on SILRES® BS silicone resins are easy to apply and do not need to be reapplied. Graffiti can be easily removed without any damage to the substrate. The product can be used in indoor and outdoor buildings or hand-painted wall for children. No matter what kind of paint is used, solvent or water-based markers or paints, the graffiti can be easily removed with a normal tissue. In addition, stickers that have been pasted onto walls can easily be removed as well. Thus, silicone based anti-graffiti coatings help to maintain cities clean.
CAVAMAX® Cyclodextrin for Natural Antimicrobial Solutions
Cyclodextrin from WACKER can encapsulate volatile essential oils to reduce their volatility, extends their release over time and improves their stability and solubility in water. For example, use essential oil-cyclodextrin complex to replace chemicals in coating application as a natural biocide or insect repellent. By offering an equivalent level of performance as traditional solutions, this new solution can also provide pleasant sensation experience.
WACKER® 120 Food-Contact Silicone Sealant
WACKER® 120 offers excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, such as glass, vitrified surfaces, ceramic tiles, several plastics and most coatings. It is solvent free and meets with several food-related standards. WACKER® 120 is ideal for sealing and adhesion purposes in food-contact applications, such as kitchen worktops, food tanks and containers.
VINNEX® Additives for Enhanced Bioplastics
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VINNAPAS® Dispersible Polymer Powder for Decorative Plasters
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Tributes paid to brave Thorpe St Andrew mother-of-two who lost her battle with cancer
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Tributes have been paid to a brave mother-of-two who has died after losing her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer - but not before she fulfilled several lifetime ambitions after her "bucket list" was published on Facebook.
Melanie Swan Horton, 47, from Thorpe St Andrew, wrote the "bucket list" to help keep focused after she was given six months to live after the bowel cancer she was fighting progressed into both her liver and lungs.
The former Thorpe St Andrew High School pupil saw many of her dreams come true thanks to the generosity of people and groups, including learning to salsa, attending her first music festival and skinny dipping.
She also went to see Phantom of the Opera in the West End and stand-up comedian Keith Lemon.
Another treat was a surprise champagne ride in a limousine organised by friends to coincide with her birthday.
One of the last items on her "bucket list" that she was able to achieve was to wear a ballgown to a fund-raising event she organised at the Talk in Oak Street, Norwich, last month.
Her parents Ann and Ralph Thompson, who live in Turkey but are now back in Norwich, said their beautiful daughter died on November 9.
They said that her "bucket list" had kept her focused, and added: "It was fantastic for her and kept driving her on. It gave her something to look forward to. She did not complete it, but she was not disappointed."
They said she remained positive and tried to maximise the time she had left.
"She also touched many other people's lives promoting awareness of bowel cancer on every occasion she could," they said.
"This manifested itself in magazines and newspapers including the Evening News and Eastern Daily Press.
"The ball at the Talk boasted her spirits and raised over £2,000 for the Big C Centre at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital and the Rosemary Group (for people with secondary cancers).
"After the ball, which seemed to sap all her energy, but which she did because of her commitment, she deteriorated rapidly and was admitted to Priscilla Bacon Lodge, which was her wish, and died just 11 days after admission.
"Mel always had a love of life and had many, many friends who supported her throughout her illness and gave her the great strength which she always seemed to display despite great pain and discomfort. Her twin girls Leanne and Maria, 25, were her life and they are clearly devastated as are we all."
They thanked friends for supporting their daughter and also the staff both at the NNUH and Priscilla Bacon Lodge.
Mrs Swan Horton, who was previously a project manager with charity Beat, was first diagnosed with bowel cancer when she was 44. She had suffered from bleeding, tiredness and changing bowel habits, but had put them down to her body building and diet.
She went through six months of chemotherapy, but then heard the terrible news that the cancer had spread to her liver.
She was due for an operation on the liver, but was told that it had spread to her lung, meaning another six months of chemotherapy was required.
The funeral (which she had planned in advance) is on November 26 at St Faith's at 10.15am. She requested that bright coloured clothing be worn, family flowers only and donations to The Big C Centre via Peter Taylor Funeral Services, Unthank Road, Norwich.
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Category Archives: Senior Research
Delta E (CIE 1976)
The Equation
The color difference, or ΔE, between two colors: L1a1b1 and L2a2b2 is:
A Definition
ColorWiki.com reports Delta-E (dE) is a single number that represents the 'distance' between two colors.
An Illustration
|1931 CIExy Chromaticity Diagram
Statement of the Problem
When I conceived this idea, I had just brushed the surface of color knowledge. I soon found out that few spectrophotometers or colorimeters capture the colorimerty data from the emitted light on a display device. Display characterization devices, such as the X-Rite i1 measures the light to calibrate, but provide no numerical color data. Such devices do not output the spectral data. After many inquiries to X-Rite and waiting for the engineers to return my call, I finally got an answer about SpectraShop 4, software program that would not only measure, but provide a report of measured colormertic data. SpectraShop 4 is a great piece of software. I think that it has great potential for future use of color measurement needs.
This study has practical application for mobile device manufacturers. Creators of content for mobile devices would be the other group of people who would benefit from this research as users of the content. The industry needs to educate the consumers who might make important color decisions using a mobile device that does not accurately reproduction the original image's color correctly.
The problem is a current issue that needs to be solved. The population affected is overall is huge and includes all countries that have mobile devices. People who own smart phone are usually innovators and influence others. This is important to understand because the mobile device market is only going to increase. Industries that will be effected include graphic design, publishing, medical testing, food quality and most sciences. Anyone who makes a decision based on color from a mobile device would benefit from the finding and conclusions of this study.
This study's problem stems from the relationship of the mobile display's technology and how this technology accurately renders color. The dependent variable is control image. The causal or independent variable is the sample of current mobile devices and is responsible for the change in problem variable. The control image is a function of the mobile device and the differences will be examined. If there is a change in causal variable (as a change in device), then there is an expected change in the problem variable.
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The Fall 2013 edition of Visual Communications Journal will include my research; which is entitled
Is Color Displayed Accurately on Current Mobile Device Displays? The journal is published by the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) and will be available in November.Until then check out my site on the UH Digital Media site.Thanks to all those who proofed my outputs, listened to my whine and those who influenced me without them knowing.Also my son, Nic took the photo below and will get his by-line….
Presenting My Digital Media Senior Research Poster
Is Color Displayed Accurately on Current Mobile Device Displays?
This study addresses the accuracy of colors rendered on contemporary mobile device displays. The colors of a test image were assessed using an X-Rite i1 Pro spectrophotometer on different mobile device displays. The emissive spectral data was collected in SpectraShop 4 software and analyzed using the CIE L*a*b* color model. The assessment of the color difference between the control image and the rendered colors were calculated using the Delta E (∆E). This color model is device- and illuminant-independent and is the most used for measuring color. The devices sampled included seven smart phones and four tablets manufactured by Apple, Samsung, Nokia, HTC, and Microsoft. The technologies used in these devices include LED, Super AMOLED, Super LCD 2, and LCD devices. The key finding was rendering of color on mobile device display is poor. This research proves that mobile displays need to incorporate color management technology. The industry leadership needs to set standards and keep up with the changing technology.
Keywords: mobile device displays, spectral data, spectrophotometer, CIE L*a*b, Delta E (ΔE)
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At this year's OSGi Community Event – co-hosted with EclipseCon Europe 2017 – I will present a new tutorial titled Bndtools and Maven: A Brave New World. My friend and Paremus colleague Tim Ward will co-present and will provide support during the exercises.
Bndtools has long provided the premier development experience for writing OSGi bundles and applications. However there was a significant gap: until recently it has been very difficult to use Maven to build Bndtools projects. This was partially of legacy issues (after starting with ANT as our standard build tool, we eventually migrated to Gradle). Partially it was because Maven is far more prescriptive in terms of the structure and lifecycle of a project, and it took a long time to find a way to fit our models together. These problems meant that Bndtools was simply unusable for a large number of developers, in particular those working for organisations that have standardised on Maven – and also of course those developers who simply prefer Maven!
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Have you ever noticed how much stuff you have packed in your house? It seems to have a life of its own! There was a point where I thought, "If I bring one more thing home, something will pop out of a window." The thought of moving with all these treasures in tow is daunting.
Now imagine if you had to do so without notice or against your wishes. That would be a nightmare.
Sadly, I remember that a few short years ago, when my grandpa was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, his primary care doctor told him and my grandmother that it was time to downsize from their 4-bedroom home on 15 acres in the country to something a little more manageable.
He felt a part of his independence was being taken from him. But fortunately for him, being newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he had a little more say in his plans for the future.
I am sure some of you have older friends and family members who could find themselves in that situation or worse. At some point, they might not have a say in their future and need to transition suddenly from independent living to a group or assisted-living facility, whether the move is short-term or permanent.
It seems that talking about this tough situation ahead of time could save everyone a lot of pain later.
There are some early signs that it is time to talk about moving options. A change might be in order if they have trouble getting dressed or making their own food. Sudden changes in behavior or severe forgetfulness are more alarming and require fast action to protect your loved one.
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There you have it. And it wouldn't hurt for all of us to plan for the future by simplifying our lives and possessions as we go along!
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
not some insurmountable undertaking
Here we are almost to the middle of October, and the patch is filled with straggly vines, heavy with rotting fruit, the ground squishy with tomato goo. I'm sure I could've harvested at least several more bushels, but I didn't have the need for them, let alone the interest. Even the occasional tomatoes that do find their way to my kitchen windowsill to await Death By Serrated Knife more often than not die the slow tortuous Death By Rot. My taste cravings have changed with the seasons, switching from tomato sandwiches and fresh tomato salad to stews made with chunky canned tomatoes and roasted tomato sauces. Bottom line? I'm tomatoed out.
I do, however, feel sort of guilty about all the tomato carnage out there in the garden, so last weekend I marshaled my resolve and attempted to make a little kitchen magic with the hard green tomato. Red tomatoes are so last season, you know?
A year or five ago—my aged memory fails me—my friend gave me a quart of her canned green tomato curry. Maybe it was when we moved into this house? Maybe it was when my last baby was born? Maybe it was just a random act of kindness? In any case, I liked it very much, but even though she shared the recipe and eventually posted it on her blog, I never got around to making it—probably because, like this year, I was always tomatoed out by the time I finished with the tomato mayhem, or perhaps because we've had a couple bad tomato harvests and there were never any end-of-the-season green tomatoes to turn into curry. Like I said, I don't remember.
But this year, after a lot of constant staring out my kitchen window at the tomato-loaded vines, I got to thinking about that jar of green tomato curry. I thought and thought and thought, after which I (finally—good grief, it takes a lot of thinking to get me actually doing something!) clicked over to her blog to see how much sweat and toil it would cost me. What was this? I thought, staring at the recipe. Only six cups of green tomatoes? Goodness, this wasn't some insurmountable undertaking. This I could handle.
I made the curry last Saturday when my parents were visiting. I had spent the morning feasting on donuts and the afternoon running errands, so by the time I got home, I was hungry and tired, as were the seven other souls under my roof. So I sent my husband out to the patch to pluck a bowl of hard green tomatoes, put a pot of rice on to cook, and thawed a bag of leftover roasted chicken. A chop-chop-chop later and supper was on the table. Really, it was that quick.
We topped the curry with coconut, chopped almonds, and plain yogurt. It was a feast, and the best kind, too—flavorful, filling, and classy in its elegant simplicity.
Green Tomato Curry
Adapted from Jane's blog, Thy Hand Hath Provided
Jane says you don't need to core the green tomatoes, but I did. Old habits die hard.
You can use chicken broth or water in place of the coconut milk.
If canning the curry, use canola oil in place of the butter and water in place of the coconut milk, and don't add the chicken. Jane says one recipe yields 5 pint jars—process the jars in a hot water bath for 30 minutes.
2-3 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, chopped
4 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon cumin
3 pounds (about 6 cups) green tomatoes, washed and chopped
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup coconut milk (see head note)
1 cup raisins
4 cups roast chicken, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
condiment suggestions: chopped almonds, coconut, plain yogurt, toasted sunflower seeds, green onions, chutney, etc.
In a large saucepan, saute the onions in the melted butter till translucent. Add the curry powder and cumin and cook for another minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, coconut milk, and raisins and simmer until the tomatoes are fork-tender, about 20-30 minutes. Add the chicken, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice and heat through. Taste to correct seasonings and serve over rice, with condiments.
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what a great idea. I just made a relish (post coming soon) with all the green tomatoes my husband brought in - but our garden is very small in scale compared to yours! I could WISH for the bounty you describe. . .ReplyDelete
Num, num, num. What lucky guests! Oh how I wish I was your neighbor. I haven't had a home grown tomato in more than fifty years. Yep, fifty years. I've forgotten how they taste. But it has to be better than anything in the store.ReplyDelete
I'm so glad I'm not the only one that lost her appetite for fresh tomato sandwiches. I've been feeling guilty for not running out to the garden each day to check on them, but my desire for BLTs and salsa is gone. I have a few small tomatoes sitting on the counter, getting over-ripe and I don't want to eat them.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 6:07 PM
I made this tonight because I was tired of looking at vine after vine of green tomatoes and OH MY WORD! We devoured it. Now I'm sad they're all gone!ReplyDelete
You have the best recipes. I think I need a week at Mama JJ cooking school.
jennifersenator, Oh yay! I'm so glad you liked it!ReplyDelete


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NCI Works is responsible for planning and coordinating the communities' resources into a workforce development system. This 39 member board is comprised of private sector employers as well as representatives from education, labor, and partnering public agencies from Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, Putnam and Whiteside Counties designated as Local Workforce Investment Area #4 (LWA #4.) Established under the guidance of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 this local workforce board's goal is to provide leadership for a world class workforce system.
our mission
NCI Works' mission is to work hand-in-hand with business, service, government, education and non-profit organizations to enable workers to work and businesses to compete.
NCI Works' mission is to work hand-in-hand with business, service, government, education and non-profit organizations to enable workers to work and businesses to compete.
Purpose & Goals:
The Northwest Central Illinois Works (NCI Works) has adopted five-year priority goals that will serve as the basis for establishing and improving the one-stop delivery system in LWA #4. These goals and how they will impact the one-stop delivery system while meeting customer needs are as follows:
- Identify and respond to employer needs related to its workforce.
- Educate and train a workforce to prepare them for the globally competitive marketplace.
- Remove barriers to employment.
- Expand community awareness of workforce and economic development efforts and issues.
- Obtain, coordinate and maximize resources to support workforce and economic development
Membership Criteria
The NCI Works Board consists of 48 individuals representing private business or industry, education, labor and the partner agencies that support the workforce system. Board members are nominated by leaders in their respective areas, and are appointed by the local chief elected officials (county board chairmen) or their designee.
Board member applications are reviewed by a committee of current board members and recommended nominees are forwarded to the Local Elected Officials of each county. Nominees are recommended based upon available board positions. Those positions are based upon two key factors:
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- private sector labor market categories, such as manufacturing, and wholesale/retail sales, among others
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In 1931, in the midst of the Great Depression, the U. S. Congress passed the Davis-Bacon Act, a law that requires governmental contractors to pay "prevailing wages" on projects undertaken for the federal government. This legislation led to "little Davis-Bacon Acts," or "prevailing wage" laws in over 40 states. Some states have subsequently repealed these statutes, but the majority, Michigan included, still have such Depression-inspired laws on the books regarding wages on state (and usually local) government contracts.
What are prevailing wages? The short answer is that in many jurisdictions, including the federal government, prevailing wages are typically wages set at or near the union-scale level. Prevailing wage laws, then, force contractors on government construction or other projects to pay their employees at the same rate as unionized members of the relevant occupationwhether it be bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, or other categories of workerseven if non-union contractors could perform the same work less expensively by paying their workers lower but mutually agreed-upon wages.
Typically, governments use an elaborate process to determine prevailing wages, but because of the large number of distinct geographic labor markets and numerous occupational categories, the tendency is for wages to be set equal or approximate to those determined in local collective bargaining agreements between unions and contractors. In some states, "prevailing wages" are less obviously tied to union pay scales, but Michigan, as a "strong" prevailing wage state, does use such a formulation.


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Dyball, M. Cadiz. 2010, 'Sustainability in an Australian University: Staff Perceptions', Sixth Asia Pacific Interdisciplinary Research in Accounting (APIRA), pp. 1-41.
The last two decades witnessed a surge of research into sustainability, in particular, corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting1. The foci were on the motivations, characteristics, formats and contents of sustainability reporting (Ullmann 1985, Gray et al. 1995a, Deegan et al. 2000, 2002). There has been less research that examines sustainability issues and consequent changes from inside an organization (Adams & McNicholas, 2007), especially a not-for-profit (NFP) entity. This study addresses the implementation of a sustainability policy in a large university in an Australian capital city, identifying the challenges and barriers to that university in the implementation of its sustainability strategy.


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an apparition of mermaids... Joanna McCormick with Martha and Ruby (photo by Sarah Sparkes)
The GHost CLHub counter (photo by Sarah Sparkes)
something is watching through the open cabinet... (photo by Sarah Sparkes)
Domingo Martínez's eerie family photographs between Matt Rowe's skulls and a greeting from the Count of Monte Christo. (photo by Sarah Sparkes)
Folkestone's Red Lady with Calum F. Kerr's red book of evil. (photo by Sarah Sparkes)
The Haunted Sea at 64 Tontine Street (photo by Ricarda Vidal)
The GHost SHip gets ready (photo by Ricarda Vidal)
Who is it who's coming? (photos - Ricarda Vidal & Sarah Sparkes)
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Glenn Church's Salem Ghost Ship on the big screen (photo Sarah Sparkes)
Eva Rudlinger's "Arctic Echo"- icy blasts by the warmth of candle light
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Strategic Alliance or Temporary Amity? What Erdogan's Trip to Iran May Signify
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Iran on Wednesday for talks with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Political analysts interviewed by Sputnik Turkiye commented on the possible outcome of the visit and what it could actually signal.
Turkish political scientist Rafet Aslantaş, director of the Institute for Strategic Studies ANKA (Ankara), pointed out that although Erdogan's trip to Tehran is being presented as a reciprocal visit after President Rouhani came over to Turkey in April of 2016, given the current escalation of tensions in the region, it is of much more importance than just a mere "courtesy visit."
He noted that the leaders' meeting comes in the wake of the recent independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan and amid the ongoing Astana peace process, aimed at settling the Syrian military conflict. This demonstrates that Ankara and Tehran have a common understanding of the joint aims, tasks and threats the two countries are currently facing.
"The processes which have been developing under the leadership of Iraqi Kurdistan President Masoud Barzani before and after the referendum affect the issue of security, which is very sensitive for both Turkey and Iran. Neither country finds Barzani's statements that the voting poses no threat to the two states convincing," he told Sputnik.
Hormoz Jafari, an Iranian expert in Middle Eastern affairs, pointed out that although Iran and Turkey differently interpret the threats emanating from Iraqi Kurdistan, historically the two countries were always able to join Arabic Iraq and Syria in finding right responses to Kurdish nationalism. He also noted that the issue is now of more concern to Turkey than to Iran.
On Tuesday, Iran announced that it has closed border checkpoints with Iraqi Kurdistanin order to respect Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Commenting on the move, Rafet Aslantaş said that
"Iran has been exerting certain influence on the central governmental institutions of Iraq. By doing so, Tehran tried to safeguard, first of all, its border security and, to the extent possible, tried to spread the so-called "Shia crescent" strategy. Iran apparently does not want to lose these advantages," he told Sputnik.
Besides, he went on to say, Tehran is concerned that after the referendum, chances are high that the Kurdish state could be established on its borders, which could facilitate separatist sentiments within Iran.
As for Turkey, amid its 30-year-long confrontation with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the setup of governmental structures in Kurdish territories in the north of Syria and Barzani's vote, Ankara is concerned that the situation in the region is getting out of control and becoming more unpredictable, he said, adding that it is becoming evident that there are very serious powers behind these processes.
"Taking into account all the above, Ankara and Tehran have realized the importance of the joint cooperation and joint counteraction to the regional threats. Moreover, cooperation has become, in fact, inevitable. The most important thing for the two countries to do now is to demonstrate the sincerity of their intentions and the continuity of their allied ties," he said.
Rafet Aslantaş also pointed out that the Astana peace process had also played a certain role in rapprochement between the two countries. The strong influence of Russia's decisive stance prompted Ankara and Tehran to start searching for common grounds in their geopolitical interests. It would come as no surprise if they now decide on the settlement of the crisis in the northern territories of Iraq.
Moreover, he said, the two countries should act in cooperation in order not to become losers in the geopolitical game.
"There are factors which impede the cooperation between Turkey and Iran. Global players are now redrawing the zones of their influence in Syria and Iraq, which affects all the countries of the region. In the nearest future, it's very probable that we could see major bargaining for the Caucasus. In such conditions, the countries of the region should join in their efforts to avoid being a losing party," the expert said.
Hormoz Jafari meanwhile noted that Turkey has shifted its priorities from the ousting of President Assad towards protecting its national security from Syrian Kurdistan and its People's Protection Units (YPG), which it has branded a branch of Turkey's PKK. This prompted Ankara to join the Russia-Iran partnership, which has been clearly demonstrated in discussions of operations to liberate Idlib and Syria's northern territories from terrorists.
The expert also suggested that Turkey and Iran could cooperate on the settlement of the Qatari crisis. Doha is becoming a regional rival of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh, which is acting as a senior in the region,demands the submission of the neighboring countries, which have resulted in the tensions between the two countries and the crisis in the Persian Gulf.
Iran has become Qatar's only ally in the region, he said. However, Turkey is also on good terms with Doha; it has a military base in this country and provides assistance to it. Thus Turkey and Iran could cooperate on the issue.
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When trying to shoo a bee away from food at a cookout, "Can bees kill you?" is not the first thought that crosses the mind of most people. However, for an individual allergic to bee stings, the answer to this question may be yes. An allergy to bee stings can turn a mildly painful sting into a life-threatening situation. So, can bees kill you?
Can Bees Kill You?
How Do Bee Sting Allergies Work?
When a honeybee stings, the stinger detaches from the bee along with a sac of venom. The venom is then injected into the skin and alerts the immune system causing an allergic reaction. This allergic reaction can be classified as either local or systemic reactions. Someone experiencing a local allergic reaction will have redness and swelling around the site of the sting. While irritating, this reaction alone is not life-threatening. Systemic allergic reactions affect the whole body.
They can range from mild to severe. Mild systemic reactions may result in a full body rash that is not life-threatening. Severe systemic allergic reactions can be life-threatening; including symptoms such as dizziness or trouble breathing. Those who suffer from a severe reaction may have been exposed to enough venom to experience other symptoms.
The venom contains two different substances that are cause for concern: meletin and phospholipase A2. Meletin causes the pain commonly associated with bee stings while phospholipase A2 can damage tissue it touches. This puts anyone who receives a dose of venom, even if they do not experience an allergic reaction, at high risk of kidney failure as the body works to expel the phospholipase A2.
Unlike phospholipase A2 toxicity, Anaphylaxis poses an immediate threat to those undergoing a severe systemic reaction. Anaphylaxis occurs in a small portion of individuals and is the primary way a bee sting can kill you.
What Is An Anaphylactic Reaction?
An anaphylactic reaction occurs when the immune system mistakes an allergen, such as the chemicals in bee venom, for a pathogen. This sends the immune system into overdrive.
One of the body's immediate responses is to signal mast cells, the immune system's first responder, to release chemicals into the body that would help if the body were under attack. Unfortunately, these chemicals are being released unnecessarily and end up causing a variety of symptoms described as an anaphylactic reaction.
These symptoms include rashes, inflammation that closes the airways, an upset stomach, and a drop in blood pressure. The drop in blood pressure and inability to breathe can cause an individual to lose consciousness and potentially die.
How Do You Survive and Anaphylactic Reaction?
Immediate treatment for an anaphylactic reaction is injection with an EpiPen. This pen contains epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, which counteracts the immune system response by opening the airways. Individuals treated with an EpiPen should still seek medical attention.
Individuals who have experienced severe systemic reactions to bee stings may be able to receive long-term treatment to reduce their risk of repeating the experience. This treatment involves exposure to small amounts of bee venom under the supervision of a specially trained physician. The goal is to desensitize the immune system to the bee venom.
What Puts Someone At Risk For An Anaphylactic Reaction?
A major risk factor for experiencing an anaphylactic reaction is having experienced a system reaction caused by a bee sting. According to Dr. Yong of the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, "Once you've had one generalized reaction there is a 30 to 60 percent chance you will have another, and it could be much worse."
Additionally, Dr. Shuaib Nasser of Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge says, "Drinking alcohol, exercise, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, or having viral infections, poorly controlled asthma or heart problems can put you at higher risk of having an anaphylactic reaction following a sting." These factors all increase an individual's risk even if they have been stung before without experiencing a systemic reaction.
Reactions To Bee Stings Are A Growing Concern
Suprisingly enough, the answer to the question "can bees kill you," is yes. Reactions to bee stings are a growing concern. The number of individuals experiencing severe systemic reactions is on the rise.
Many adults are unaware of the risks that a single bee sting may pose. Individuals being stung for the first time are experiencing more severe reactions. More concerning is that individuals that have been stung in the past are unaware that the severity of each reaction can increase from sting to sting.
Recent United Kingdom National Health Service figures reported that there were 22,377 admissions for allergies in England in 2015, with 12,819 reported as emergencies. The total number of admissions for anaphylaxis was up over 9 percent from 2010-2011, at 4,000 admissions.
Of deaths from anaphylaxis, bee and wasp stings were responsible for 70 percent. There are ten fatal insect stings in the United Kingdom per year. This number is higher in the United States; which reports up to 40 fatal bee attacks alone per year. The difference in number may be due to the expansion of Africanized honey bee territory. While Africanized honey bees are no more toxic, explained Dr. May Berenbaum of the University of Illinois, the stings inflicted in one attack are substantially more numerous.
Killer Bees?!
When asking the question "can bees kill you," the first thing that often comes to mind is someone with an allergy to bees. But there is such a thing as killer bees.
Africanized honey bees are the result of the cross-breeding between European honey bees with their African counterparts. As this new species of bee was created, some of the bees escaped and entered the wild. Their territory has been expanding into the United States from South America at a rate of about 60 miles per year.
Their current territory includes Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Southern California, Southern Louisiana, Southwest Arkansas, Southern Georgia and Eastern Tennessee. Any hive in this area, particularly in Texas, should be treated as if they contain Africanized honey bees.
The expansion of this territory may be responsible for the rise in bee attacks in the United States. In a Seeker article, Eric Mussen of UC Davis enumerated that many of the characteristics of this bee species supports this theory.
Africanized honey bees are more defensive and dominant than their European counterparts. When aggravated, a hive of Africanized honey bees can deliver upwards of 2,000 bee stings. This is a major contrast with the usual 12-200 stings someone attacked by a swarm of European honey bees may experience
What Should You Do When Bees Attack?
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure as they say. Always be aware of your surroundings outdoors. Vibrations from a lawnmower, or many feet passing by, are enough to disturb a hive and rouse a colony. If you can avoid rousing a hive of honey bees, you can avoid being swarmed.
Mussen advises those hiking in areas known to have a high bee population carry netting to cover your head in the event of an attack. It may also be wise to carry antihistamines when taking part in outdoor activities. Anyone with a known bee allergy should have an EpiPen on their person.
In The Event You Are Attacked By Bees:
Do not swat the bees.
This will only further irritate them. This may get you or someone nearby you stung. Swatting bees may hurt them, and when hurt, bees emit a scent that signals others to join the attack. Minimizing the signal sent out to the other bees is prudent.
Contrary to popular belief, jumping into a pool is not advised.
Bees may wait above the water to sting you when you come up for air.
Always run away!
Try to run through brush or shrubs if you cannot make it to a shelter immediately. This will minimize the ones that can successfully land on you and brush off those that may have already landed on your clothing. Depending on the species of bee attacking you, you may need to run a long way. Swarms of Africanized honey bees have chased people for over half a mile or more before giving up the pursuit.
If you can, seek shelter in a place you can secure against bees.
Examples would be a car or a house. Make sure to close the door behind you. This seems obvious, but in a panic, stopping to shut the door might not be instinctive.
After you reach safety, carefully look for stingers and venom sacs that the bees may have left behind.
Detach them from the skin by gently scraping them away from the puncture with a fingernail or knife edge. Avoid squishing the venom sac as this can release more venom into the puncture.
Seek medical attention immediately.
Particularly, if you are experiencing systemic symptoms such as a full body rash or trouble breathing. Individuals with a bee allergy may experience such symptoms after only one or two stings.
Adults with no allergy may be able to withstand multiple stings but should still be cautious. No prior history of reactions does not guarantee a lack of future reaction.
Can Bees Kill You - Conclusion
The answer to the question "can bees kill you," is yes. However, you only need to be concerned if you have an allergy to bee stings, or if you are in an area with a more dangerous species of bees.


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As an English major, you're probably pretty sick of the question: "What can you even do with that degree?" These five English majors give real-life answers to that question as they talk about carving out their own pathways to success.
The PR Professional
Madeline Carlson
PR professional at Propllr PR Content Marketing
University of Iowa, 2014,
BA, English, concentration in 18th-century literature
Advice to other English majors: "Employers want to know you can write and write well, at least in PR. It's a broad major, and you can apply it to so many different things," Carlson says. "Make it known that you spent so much time writing and editing as an English major."
Her career path: "You hear that majoring in English doesn't exactly lead to some good jobs. I was bracing myself for a long and very stressful job search," Carlson says.
She had public relations aspirations, but no immediate job prospects. By June, Carlson managed to land herself an internship in public relations, which led to a second internship at Propllr, where she was then offered a job.
In her position, she says, she "likes the creative aspect that goes into brainstorming for pitches, staying up-to-date on trends that are going on and figuring out how to gain the interest of people you're reaching out to."
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The Lawyer
Avery Blank
Attorney and women's advocate
Colgate University, 2008, BA, English and Spanish;
University of Maryland Law School, 2011
Advice: Blank says your cover letter and resume are your first opportunity to show off to an employer how well you can communicate. "One of my personal mantras is, 'You are your own best advocate.' When you have the communication skills to be able to advocate for yourself, you will be able to excel in whatever you do," Blank says.
Career path: Blank's English degree has always come in handy. "I feel and I know I can do anything because I can write well and speak clearly," she says.
After graduating with a dual degree in English and Spanish, Blank pursued a career in law. Her work took her to all levels of government, including the White House and the Maryland General Assembly.
Now Blank works for a consulting company and think tank, where her clients are in government and institutions with needs related to homeland security, crisis management and emergency response. "To be successful as a lawyer, you have to be an excellent writer and an excellent speaker," Blank says. "The key is being able to distill and digest a lot of information and translate very complex ideas to your audience."
The Executive
Angela Trombatore
Vice president of the Devon Group
St. John's University, BA, English, 2004; MA, English, 2005
Advice: "Don't let anybody tell you your degree is not useful, because that's the first step in creating fear. You went to college for a reason and you gained valuable skills," Trombatore says. "You learned how to think, and that is something that is so invaluable. You also learned problem-solving, and you shouldn't be afraid to market that."
Career path: Trombatore intended to become an English professor, but halfway through her master's degree program she decided against it. "When I graduated, I thought to myself: I've got great analytical skills, I can write, I can read — what would be a good translation? I ended up looking into marketing positions." Trombatore started at an IT services firm, where she found a niche in communications and worked in branding, writing sales material, web content and case studies. Her work in marketing soon transformed into a career in public relations, which she's done ever since.
"When you think about public relations and marketing, you want to be able to help companies tell their stories and deliver the message to the right people — the ones who need their services and solutions," says Trombatore. "The ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and listen to people talk about what makes their company awesome, that's the skill that came from being an English major."
The Social Media/Content Guru
Mandy Kilinskis
Content and social media manager for Quality Logo Products
North Central College, 2009,
BA, English, creative writing concentration
Advice: Even if you don't find your dream job right away, Kilinskis says she's proof you can make the most of your situation. "Once you're in a job, you need to always look for opportunities to show off your skills, whether it's writing for the company blog, picking up something to write if the marketing department is in a crunch or telling HR and your supervisor 'I have an interest in this and I'd love to be able to do more,'" Kilinskis says.
Career path: Kilinskis didn't get a job that related to her degree right away, but she was able to use her skills to work her way up. Though she started in data entry, she soon began writing for the company blog. The head of the content department realized she could write well, and when the department expanded two months later, she was able to switch.
"I'm very lucky the company is open, so if you have skills and passion, they'll accommodate you and incorporate that into your job. I think a lot of good employers will do the same," she says.
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The Editor in Chief
Sara Lynne Hilton
Founder and editor in chief of Lilybell Magazine
Hope College, 1998, BA, English
Advice: "I would also say if someone was an English major you want to be realistic about what it means to live that kind of lifestyle — what being an editor and writer means," Hilton says. "Amidst the glory stories, most writers and editors are not rolling in fat stacks of cash. But most English majors are creative, and I would caution against any creative making a career choice solely based on money. You want to balance your happiness against income."
Career path: Hilton's first job out of college was in insurance. She hated it, but student loan payments were due. Luckily, within eight months, she found an editing job. From there, she climbed to more senior roles. This year, Hilton founded Lilybell Magazine, a digital magazine for girls, and serves as editor in chief. Throughout her career she says she has leaned on skills she honed in college.
"We interview people, we find what's interesting, but the story is never the topic really. The story is when you peel back the layer and you find this mess underneath," she says. "In English, we took great works of literature and read it and dissected it and looked for meaning beneath the words that are being said. Those aspects of studying literature helped me tell really great stories."
More from NerdWallet:
- Advice for the Class of 2015
- NerdWallet's Guide to Life and Money in Your 20s
- Best Places for Recent Grads to Find Jobs
Anna Helhoski is a staff writer covering personal finance for NerdWallet. Follow her on Twitter @AnnaHelhoski and on Google+.


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Well, it's official!
The Red Arrows will be returning this year.
According to an official source, the world famous Red Arrows will be displaying on Rhyl Promenade in the afternoon of Sunday 7th August 2011.
Rhyl Air Show takes place over the 6th and 7th August 2011.
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Well, timings are proving hard to comeby but I have it confirmed that The Red Arrows display will commence at 1300hrs on Sunday.
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Miss America 2015 Finalists Visit White House, Tour Capitol
The 2015 Miss America competition finalists visited DC on Monday and Tuesday to promote the Miss America Organization's scholarship program, participate in leadership training, and discuss STEM education. The Miss America program is the leading provider of college scholarships for women in America, and this year, the organization will award five STEM scholarships worth $5,000 each.
The contestants began their day at the White House, attended Running Start (a women's leadership training), visited with STEM officials at the Department of Education, and ended their day with a tour of the Capitol. From Washington, contestants headed directly to Atlantic City for two weeks of activities in preparation for the 2015 Miss America competition finals live on ABC, Sunday, September 14, at Boardwalk Hall.
Hollywood on the Potomac sat down with Miss America Organization chairman and CEO Sam Haskell, Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri, Miss Georgia Maggie Bridges, and Miss New Mexico Jessica Burson.


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Julie & Julia – 50s Paris and Meryl Streep!
Just a quick post today (it's a public holiday in France) to mention Julie & Julia starring Merly Streep in 1950s Paris. Retro gastronomy. Yum!
The film's out August 7th 2009 in the USA (11th September in the UK, full release date for other countrie here) and it's a story split in two: two women, two cities, two eras…
On one side we have Meryl Streep as Julia Child, whose time in Paris gave rise to the the classic "Mastering the Art of French Cooking". The film shows how she launched herself into a very male-dominated/sexist profession and succeeded.
On the other, Amy Adams play Julia Powell, a lowly office worker in contemporary New York. In true Sex And The City style (complete with voiceover in front of the laptop) she watches her girlfriends' careers take off while she is paddling goign nowhere. So, she decided to take up a challenge: cook all 524 of Julia Child's reciped in a year. Cue crazee scenes of stuff being spilled, burnt, etc.
The film was partly filmed in Paris, and a few photos of the shoot can be seen here on the official Paris council site. We love us some Meryl Streep (erm, apart from Mamma Mia), and even if the Paris shown is heavy on clichés, the film looks like an agreeable way to spend 90 minutes. You can't go wrong with food films, can you?
Here's the trailer (you can also see it in high definition here). The official movie site is here.


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Givenchy's fall presentation took place in an hôtel particulier on the Left Bank, right next door to Lagerfeld's pad. Red velvet curtains, black-draped antiques, faded grandeur—talk about atmosphere. And to their credit, the 21 outfits weren't completely lost in the shadows. Designed by the Givenchy studio and styled by Panos Yiapanis, the collection straddled a challenging divide of chunky shearling outerwear and pared-down, twenty-first-century boywear.
The obvious news was a trouser silhouette that was capacious enough around the waist to encourage a paper-bag effect once belted. Also noticeable was a lack of conventional detail—other pants had no belt loops, and there were shirts with no buttons (they slipped over the head). Such streamlining also applied to the color palette (essentially black, navy, and white), and to the leanness of the knitwear. The shearlings, however, were anything but, which makes one wonder in which direction this collection is headed. After all, the name of Givenchy hardly evokes a hardy outdoor type heaving through sub-zero temps. Still, anything is clearly possible with this house.


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text: Culture Sustainable Fashion Beautiful Gold Jewelry Comes From Recycled Computer Motherboards By Katherine Martinko Senior Writer University of Toronto Katherine Martinko is a writer and expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. our editorial process Twitter Twitter Katherine Martinko Updated October 11, 2018 via. Bayou With Love Share Twitter Pinterest Email Culture History Travel Sustainable Fashion Art & Media Holidays Community Dell has partnered with designer Nikki Reid to create a jewelry line that has 99% less impact on the planet than if it were traditionally mined. Did you know that only 12.5 percent of electronics are responsibly recycled globally? Many of these devices contain precious metals, such as gold, silver, copper, and palladium. It is estimated that, every year, Americans throw away more than $60 million-worth of gold and silver in phones alone. Considering how environmentally damaging mining is (not to mention the human toll which I've written about in the context of cobalt), it would make sense to salvage those metals and repurpose them, but few companies have bothered doing so. Mining is still cheap enough to justify its continuation. Computer company Dell, however, has taken a different approach. It is pursuing a number of progressive recycling projects, one of which is a partnership with Nikki Reid, a jewelry and fashion designer from Los Angeles. Together, Dell and Reid have just launched a line of jewelry made entirely from upcycled 14- and 18-carat gold, collected from old computer motherboards. The line is called "The Circular Collection" and it is a wonderful example of what's achievable when the reuse of resources is prioritized. © Dell -- The gold recycling process up close A press release for The Circular Collection states that the gold reclamation process has a 99 percent lower environmental impact than traditionally mined gold. To quote Dell vice-chairman Jeff Clarke: "Materials innovation -- where and how we source things like plastic, carbon fiber and now gold for our products -- is increasingly important for us. When you think about the fact that there is 800x more gold in a ton of motherboards than a ton of ore from the earth, you start to realize the enormous opportunity we have to put valuable materials to work." © Dell © Dell The collection is beautiful. The pieces are delicate, made with sustainably sourced opals. They range in price from $78 (a simple ring) to $348 (cufflinks). All are made in the USA. Learn more below:


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The breakfast is one part of the diet that most important if you want to lose weight. Instead you need breakfast to boost your metabolism, burn calories, and not 'greedy' when the lunchtime. For those of you who want to get the ideal weight, here are rules of breakfast for weight loss:
1. Eating One Hour After Wake up
The first step, you have to set the time a proper breakfast. Eat one hour after waking up to keep the circadian rhythm (24-hour cycle in the physiological processes to determine sleep patterns and eating habits) as well as more rapid increase in the body's metabolism.
2. Eating Protein Not Sugar
Choose foods that are high in protein such as eggs and wheat. These foods are not only low in calories, but also provide extra energy to be excited in the morning and help you to not excessive at lunch. Do not be too often consume foods that contain lots of sugar, such as pancakes or toast with jam jelly.
3. Breakfast At least 8 grams of fiber
One of the keys to lose weight by eating foods that fill you up so do not want to eat food high in calories. For breakfast, eat at least 8 grams of fiber. If you have more time before leaving office, try to make a breakfast containing 10 grams of fiber and gluten-free, such as oatmeal porridge or sweet fruits.
4. Do not Eating Food High Calorie Overload
Important to keep the number of calories as breakfast. The recommended calorie intake of about 300 to 600 in order to keep the weight balanced. Therefore, choose foods low in calories. Yogurt, fruit, and whole wheat bread is the right choice.
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Second in Group E of the qualifying in Africa for the Brazilian World Cup at six lengths from the Red Devils of Congo, the Stallions of Burkina Faso have stopped timing for the next days.
The African runners-up will take internship from May 27 to June 17. A gathering that will be in two phases: in Ouagadougou and outside Burkina Faso. This course will be punctuated by a friendly match against the Desert Foxes in Blida (Algeria), June 2, before the return round of the World 2014 qualifying .
In addition to his trouble with the law, Paul Put will also deal with the absence of Alain Traoré (re-injured) for the qualifying matches against the Mena of Niger (equal points) on June 9 in Niamey and June 15 in Pointe Noire against the leader of the group.
No misstep is allowed to the teammates Jonathan Pitroipa, if they want access to the third round of the playoffs in Africa for the World Cup 2014.


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Lapis Lazuli Meaning
Lapis lazuli Meaning, Magical Properties, Lapis lazuli Healing, and more!
Lapis lazuli Meaning – History and Legend
Lapis lazuli is one of the first gemstones worn as jewelry. In Egypt, the dead were buried with a lapis lazuli scarab as it was believed to offer protection. The Egyptian funeral mask of the famous king Tutankhamen was fashioned in gold and Lapis lazuli. Cleopatra used powdered Lapis lazuli for eye shadow. The very earliest cultures treasured lapis lazuli more highly than gold.
Read on for more on lapis lazuli meaning – lapis lazuli properties, lapis lazuli healing and more…
Lapis lazuli Meaning – Magical Lapis lazuli Properties
- Lapis is a very powerful stone, symbolizing inspiration and wisdom, and should be used with care
- Meditating with lapis opens the mind and allows free and clear thinking
- Find spiritual love and integrity in relationships
- Use it to purify the mind and allow for truthfulness, openness and intuition
Lapis lazuli Meaning – Lapis lazuli Healing Powers
- Lapis lazuli makes the immune system stronger and helps to balance the thyroid
- Strengthens the neck and vocal chords and is effective for problems with speech and hearing
- Calms a restless mind and is helpful for anxiety and insomnia
- Find relief from pain, headaches and sinus ailments
Below you'll find more on lapis lazuli meaning including lapis lazuli gemstone color, lapis lazuli chakra information, lapis lazuli birthstone and zodiac…
Lapis lazuli Gemstone Color
Blue shades with gold specks of pyrite
Lapis lazuli Metaphysical Chakra Classification
Throat and Third Eye Chakra
Lapis lazuli Gemstone Zodiac Star Sign
Sagittarius, Virgo, Aquarius, Taurus
Lapis lazuli Birth Stone Information
Lapis Lazuli is one of the birthstones for December (with turquoise), symbolizing prosperity.
Where is Lapis lazuli Found?
Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chile, Lake Bakal
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text: The British brand John Richmond was created by the designer of the same name who studied at Kingston University, graduating in 1982. By 1995 the brand began to really take off thanks to the commitment to creating stylish clothing and accessories and the unique influences that range from street culture through to impeccably designed prints. The label has dressed some of the biggest names in music and continues to develop its rock and roll roots into the collections that are produced today. The clothing line from John Richmond includes a range of T-shirts bearing graphic prints and contemporary designs, as well as tailored jackets and urban outerwear looks. There are also denims, shorts, suits and a range of shirts in standout, colorful designs.


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Durham, NC 12/31/09
|White-throated Sparrow
Durham, NC 12/30/09
|Carolina Wren
|Same Carolina Wren
|Adult male Eastern Bluebird
|Female Northern Cardinal
|Male House Finch
Durham, NC 12/27/09
|Red-shouldered Hawk, monitoring our front yard bird feeder. It got my attention by making unusual clucking sounds.
Durham, NC 12/26/09
|Subadult Eastern Bluebirds
Fort Fisher (Battery Buchanan), New Hanover County, NC 12/22/09
|American Oystercatchers, seen on jetty
|American Oystercatcher, among jetty group
|Ruddy Turnstones, apparently in winter or transitional plumage. Seen in main area on dock. ID thanks to Jerry Kerschner of Pawleys Island, SC.
|Ruddy Turnstones. Both winter and transitional plumage more clear here.
Carolina Beach (Atlantic Ocean), New Hanover County, NC 12/22/09
Lake Park, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 12/22/09
|This Osprey flew back and forth over the lake but didn't dive while I was looking.
Durham, NC 12/20/09
|Red-shouldered Hawk with prey
Durham, NC 12/18/09
|It's snowing in Durham!
|Male Northern Cardinal
|Male Northern Cardinal
|Tufted Titmouse
Durham, NC 12/16/09
|Red-bellied Woodpecker
Durham, NC 12/12/09
|American Goldfinches
Durham, NC 12/11/09
|Young Eastern Bluebird
Durham, NC 12/10/09
|Tufted Titmouse
Durham, NC 12/8/09
|Male Eastern Bluebird
Durham, NC 12/7/09
|American Robin, coming to eat Boxwood berries. In the many years that we've had Boxwoods and of course robins, this was the only time we saw them do this, and only for about an hour that particular day.
|Brown-headed Nuthatch
|Female Downy Woodpecker
Durham, NC 12/5/09
|Brown-headed Nuthatch
Durham, NC 12/4/09
|Male Dark-eyed Junco
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CHEERS: To Ulster County for its visionary, efficient and cost-effective project to replace an aging bridge in New Paltz. With the opening of the new Liberta Memorial Bridge last week, traffic on Route 299 will cross the Wallkill River and give drivers and passengers an unobstructed view in one of the most scenic areas of the region, including the Shawangunk Mountains and the Mohonk Watchtower. When the temporary bridge that carried traffic around the construction of the new bridge is removed, it will will leave a scenic overlook and park, a natural addition to the rail trail near the entrance to the bridge. The county came up with the plan by consulting people in New Paltz and including their wishes before moving on to the traditional tasks of engineering and funding. The $2.5 million project is being paid for with $1.8 million in county funds as well as some federal funding. It includes the cost of the temporary bridge, which helped to reduce traffic disruptions and impact to the local economy by avoiding what would have been a 15-mile detour.
CHEERS: To Narrowsburg for holding its second annual Honey Bee Fest to call attention to a looming environmental crisis that affects all of us. As organizers of the fest pointed out, one third of the world's food crops relies on honey bees to pollinate them. Honey bee colonies in the U.S. have been decimated by about 60 percent over the last half century. Joan Santo, one of the festival's organizers and owner of Narrowsburg Fine Wine and Spirits, said the idea developed from the community's participation in Sullivan Renaissance beautification projects, in which Narrowsburg has won multiple awards for its flowers. Flowers and pollinators go hand-in-hand, Santo said, and with fellow organizer Charles Wilkin's experience as a beekeeper, the Honey Bee Fest was born. Honey bees are facing three primary threats, Wilkin explained. Vorra mites, essentially a bee tick; neonicotinoid insecticides that are used by large crop producers and are toxic to bees; and climate change. Climate change is creating shorter growing seasons, which make bees work harder and faster, and become more stressed.
CHEERS: To Orange County for once again calling attention to domestic violence. One annual feature is The Clothesline Project, which raises awareness about domestic violence and its victims and survivors, with a display of T-shirts bearing messages during October. "It is 31 days, and we do have to mourn the 23 women that have been murdered since 2004, but we also get to celebrate and honor those that have survived, are able to have a life free of violence ... of triumph, and success and a new hope," said Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier, the executive director of Safe Homes of Orange County, which provides services for victims of domestic violence. State and local officials helped Safe Homes and the City of Newburgh Police Department get a $200,000 grant for a pilot program to evaluate the potential for domestic violence situations to turn lethal. As County Executive Steve Neuhaus said, "When you talk in ways that disparage women or bring them down, this is where it starts."