What are the technological innovations that will shape the future of the automotive industry? From electric vehicles and fast-charging batteries to autonomous vehicles, additive manufacturing and robotics, let’s explore what the automotive industry will look like over the next decade.
The most fundamental trend in the global automotive industry not just in 2022 but for the rest of the decade will be an increasing emphasis on the development of vehicles that produce zero emissions. Here are the top 5 automotive we identified for 2022 and beyond.
01. Electric Vehicles
Oliver Larkin is head of group corporate relations for Volkswagen in the UK. He says that in order for VW to meet the demands of the Paris Climate Accord for complete CO2 neutrality in both products and processes by 2050, the company “must be making electric vehicles (EVs) only by 2040.”
He explains that,
“At the moment, 14% of global CO2 is generated by the transport sector, which means given VW’s share of the market that 2% of global CO2 emissions is produced by cars made by VW.”
This will involve massive investment in the company. Larkin promises “35 billion euros of investment in EVs by VW over the next five years.”
This will allow the company to develop over 70 new EV models and make 26 million such vehicles at 18 different locations worldwide by 2030.
02. Ultra-Fast Charging Batteries
In order for EVs to take off, something else is necessary – the ability to charge their batteries from nearly flat to full in a matter of minutes just like filling the petrol tank of a car today.
StoreDot based in Herzliya, Israel is developing technology for this purpose.
CEO Dr. Doron Myersdorf says that the importance of ultra-fast charging in a future EV infrastructure is still under-appreciated, but he believes that :
“It is in fact the number one barrier for the adoption of EVs. Cost of ownership and cost per mile over the lifetime of a car is already less for EVs than it is for ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles.”
StoreDot’s solution is to re-engineer the chemistry of the lithium-ion batteries most commonly used in EVs so that graphite is replaced by a nano-silicon formulation as the primary anode material with vastly superior performance.
According to Dr. Myersdorf, the company’s “Gen1” technology should be ready for implementation with EVs in a couple of years and should enable the charging of a typical saloon car in “about ten minutes” with a charging station rated at 300-350kW.
Further in the future, he is confident that StoreDot will have advanced its own technology with charging stations perhaps twice as powerful to enable “five-minute charging.”
03. Autonomous Cars
Another technology that may well shape the future is that of self-driving cars. But their development has to overcome a surprising possible obstacle – the fact that they can cause nausea and other symptoms together known as motion sickness in-vehicle occupants.
Dr. Joseph Smyth, a research fellow at the Warwick Manufacturing Group in the UK, explains that the cause is “mismatches” between the perceptions gathered by occupants’ sensory systems in such vehicles.
He says that design opportunities presented by autonomous vehicles such as reducing window size or turning seats around limit the ability of occupants to gain visual information about the motion of the vehicle and so increase chances of motion sickness. He believes the problem is potentially highly significant:
“One third of the population is highly susceptible to motion sickness.”
But he adds that research at WMG has shown that “there are lots of options vehicle manufacturers can incorporate into their future vehicles” to counter these effects. Remedies may involve vehicle design to ensure appropriate attributes covering not just windows and seating but also vehicle dynamics. Vehicles may even need to be programmed to follow particular routes.
04. Additive Manufacturing
But what of the manufacturing processes involved in making cars?
One technology that will continue to have increasing influence is that of additive manufacturing, explains Fadi Abro, head of global automotive for additive technology supplier Stratasys. According to him, most car manufacturers are currently using the technology for “design validation to support and speed up product development.”
Others are forging ahead with its application in direct support of manufacturing such as by making customized tooling.
“Innovative thinking is allowing them to recognize cost and time savings that their competitors have yet to achieve. This is the most significant way to implement additives in the automotive industry today, and will be for the next 5-10 years.”
Abro is also emphatic that additive manufacturing will play a major role in the industry’s switch to electrification.
“Electrification means new products, new plants and new ways of doing things. Additive manufacturing can help every step of that change and will eventually support the customization that will come with high-end EVs by making on-demand parts.”
Lastly, automation will continue. But one change will be that robots will increasingly take the form of ‘cobots’ – machines that work in close collaboration with people instead of in isolated cells. This development is confirmed by Christoph Hock, head of human-robot collaboration for German robot supplier KUKA.
“There are already 150 cobots on the market from around 50 different suppliers and many car manufacturers have implemented successful applications.”
Their further implementation is being facilitated by the development of supporting technologies such as factory floor radar.
Current applications include precise tasks such as adhesive application and screwdriving. But further ahead Hock says that there will be increasing opportunities for using cobots to support “assembly in motion.”
“Demand for cobots will pick up significantly once the economic situation recovers. Device prices will continue to fall, while technology such as ‘machine learning’ will continue to improve to help meet the demand for applications in the industry.”
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Kentucky Residential Rental Agreement
When it comes to renting a property in the state of Kentucky, it`s crucial to have a clear and comprehensive residential rental agreement in place. This legally binding document outlines the terms and conditions of the lease, including rent payment schedules, security deposits, and rules and regulations for tenants.
Here are some key components that should be included in a Kentucky residential rental agreement:
1. Basic Information: The agreement should start with basic information such as the names of the landlord and tenant, the address of the rental property, the start and end dates of the lease, and the amount of rent to be paid.
2. Rent Payments: The payment schedule for rent should be clearly outlined in the agreement, including the due date, the amount due, and any late fees that may be incurred.
3. Security Deposits: The agreement should specify the amount of the security deposit required, how it will be held, and under what conditions it will be refunded. Kentucky law limits security deposits to two months` rent.
4. Tenant Responsibilities: The agreement should outline the responsibilities of the tenant, including maintenance and upkeep of the property, compliance with rules and regulations, and restrictions on subletting or allowing others to live in the property.
5. Landlord Responsibilities: The agreement should also specify the responsibilities of the landlord, such as providing necessary repairs and maintenance, and adhering to local and state housing codes.
6. Termination: The agreement should include details about how the lease can be terminated, such as notice requirements and penalties for breaking the lease early.
When drafting a residential rental agreement in Kentucky, it`s important to be familiar with state laws and regulations regarding landlord-tenant relationships. Seeking the guidance of a legal professional or experienced property manager can help ensure that your rental agreement is legally sound and protects the interests of both parties.
In conclusion, having a comprehensive and clear residential rental agreement is essential for any property owner or tenant in Kentucky. It outlines the expectations and obligations of both parties, protects individuals from unexpected circumstances, and helps to avoid disputes.


The revolutions of those times took up the historical scene, with the cruelty and generalizations that came with them, destroying the greatness of the intellectual turmoil and dimming the power of thought that lightened the era.
FROM FILANGERI TO THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION
Behind such revolutions was the need to establish a new status for the individuals and for the population, after centuries of obscurantism; the principles of democracy, forgotten since the time of Athens, came back to life in the passionate discussions of philosophers, legal experts and knowledgeable citizens.
All the interconnections of the European intellectuals were working to contribute to these new ideals, but soon they realized that Europe was not the right continent to apply these ideals, due to monarchical resistance and the persistence of feudalism.
On the contrary, the 13 ex-colonies of North America, the New Nation, were the perfect place to experiment with these new ideals, a sort of world laboratory for modernity.
When reading the works of authors of that time it is possible to grasp not only the actual content, but a surplus of enthusiasm and a universal idealism that went beyond the tight borders and the barriers of the single States, in order to face the entire world and the whole of humanity.
Francesco Mario Pagano, Neapolitan jurist and intellectual, believed that “State and citizenship” were words to abolish from the vocabulary of a modern society.
Antonio Genovesi elaborated the principles of “public happiness” in his economy lectures at the University of Naples.
Gaetano Filangieri in Naples had already published the first two volumes of his treaty on the “science of legislation” in 1780, trying to consider rules that could work for the whole world, outlining the road to grant freedom of the individual and development of the human being.
The visionary power of Filangieri is still appreciated, declining some of the aspects he elaborated: abolition of excise duties to guarantee development; freedom of the press to enable a righteous formation of the public opinion; the right to a fair trial are only few of the colors with which the young Filangieri from Naples tried to depict the rules for a new humanity.
And he was not alone.
The intellectual Masonic net of the times, before the papal bulls that would claim its illegality, has surely had a leading role in the promotion and divulgation of the new ideals, and determined the encounter of the innovative power of the young Neapolitan philosopher and jurist, Gaetano Filangieri, with an undisputed leader of the birth of the New Nation, the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin, both exponents of the Free Masonry.
Gaetano Filangieri was in Naples between 1780 and 1783, at the court of the King, already followed by a consistent fame among intellectuals thanks to his work, and kept a strong correspondence with many of these.
After taking part in the Committee of Five, held by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, in order to corroborate the New Nation in the European courts, Benjamin Franklin was sent to Paris, at the court of King Louis XVI of France, as the first of the American ambassadors.
From 1779 to 1781 Franklin became Master of the Lodge of the Neuf Soeurs, one of the most important expressions of the French Masonry.
In 1781 Luigi Pio, a young secretary representing the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in Paris and another member of the Masonry, obtained the diplomatic role at the same court, becoming an essential channel between Filangieri and Franklin.
Franklin was astonished by Filangieri’s work, and from that moment a strong correspondence started between them, influencing the liberal principles of the first parliamentary and republican democracy of the planet.
The human and personal differences between Filangieri and Franklin were unbridgeable, yet their destinies travelled parallel from 1781 to 1788, up to the point when Tuberculosis broke Filangieri’s young life; he had yet to turn 35.
Young, idealist and intellectual the first; consummate politician, scientist and entrepreneur the latter, they only shared the fact they were great innovators, able to elaborate theories or inventions without any conformism.
Gaetano Filangieri had idealized Philadelphia and Pennsylvania to the point of seeing it as a land where the ideals of freedom that he supported with such vigor had already found life.
In a letter of the 24th August 1782, Filangieri writes to Franklin: “From childhood, Philadelphia has called for my eyes. I have grown so accustomed to seeing it as a land where I could be happy, that my imagination cannot get rid of this idea”.
Everything had started with a letter dated 11th September 1781 from Luigi Pio to Filangieri, where he explained that Franklin wished to encouraged him to obtain the work “Science of Legislation” as it was to be “more useful in his Nation, terribly lacking in aspects of this topic.”
A rich correspondence that followed in the years, in which Franklin also asked Filangieri for suggestions, as well as opinions on the Constitution of the 13 American States, sending him a copy of the book printed in Philadelphia.
This book is lost, and probably is still in some private library of the heirs of the jurist and philosopher.
The correspondence ended with a letter from the 14th October 1787 that Franklin, now President of the State of Pennsylvania, wrote to Filangieri to tell him of the approval of the American Constitution, adding a freshly printed copy of it.
Together with the news, Franklin asked for nine copies of the third volume on Criminal Legislation, and eight copies for the next publications on the Science of Legislation by Filangieri.
The third volume had also been the subject of a letter from Filangieri to Franklin, who was still in Paris, on the 21st March 1784, in which Filangieri sent a sheet from that book, marked by the letter “V”.
That page, recognizable also thanks to stylistic anomalies, included the proposal to establish that, as the first act of the process, there should be the summons to the accused, that is later found in 1791 in the Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution which provides for the right of the accused to be informed of the accusation.
The tribute sent by Franklin on the 14th October 1787 arrives in Naples on July 1st 1788, by which time tuberculosis had begun to undermine the health of Filangieri, that will pass away after three weeks, on the 21st July 1788 in Vico Equense.
It will be Filangieri’s wife, Charlotte Frendel, to respond to Benjamin Franklin, with a letter sent from Naples September 27, 1778 with which she announced the death of her spouse and followed through with Franklin’s request, thus providing the certainty that those copies of Filangieri’s work arrived at destination.
This story, as I said, describes the visionary power of the legal and philosophical thought of Filangieri, but also tells us about the importance of Naples at that time, when it was the centre of a European and international network of intellectuals who set out to forge the society and to regulate the future and the changes, with an eye to the whole world.
It questions us on how much we still need a network of modern Filangieris and Franklins to take charge of processing new rights and duties of which we all feel the need, with the same universal and reforming vision, thinking about the United States, but not only of America.


Today is Labor Day, a holiday that the U.S. observes on the first Monday in September to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events.
When I was young – very young – my dad put Labor Day right up there with the Fourth of July in holiday rankings. He was a coal miner. A working man. Labor Day meant a day off for anyone with that title.
It wasn’t just a day off. It was the last day off until Thanksgiving, unless it happened to be an election year, of course, when there’d be a day off in early November to vote. That was a big day for my dad, also. And when I was growing up, school always started the day after Labor Day, so that made it a biggie for me, too.
Every holiday was a big deal for my dad. Each special day that rolls around brings with it loving memories of him and his zest for life. He was the force behind our family; a typical “head of the household” man. I wonder how many of those are left.
If I could turn back the hands on the clock today to a time when I was about ten years old, I’d find my dad sitting on the front porch swing puffing on his pipe; my mother would be in the kitchen cooking a nice meal and I’d be sitting on the porch listening to one of my dad’s stories. He always had a story! I was never quite sure if his tales were true or if he was just having fun with his listeners. He loved to tease!
There was one I’d heard many times, but I kept asking him to tell it again and again over the years. Seems he and a friend went hunting in mid-November. It was pretty cold so they took along some moonshine. They couldn’t say where it came from, but its purpose, so they said, was to help them stay warm.
“Like I said, it was awfully cold,” my dad began, “so we needed a few swigs of that moonshine before we ever got started. Only thing was, before long, we were feelin’ so nice and warm, we didn’t care much about shootin’ anything but the breeze, so we found a couple-a tree trunks to lean back on and sat down and started tellin’ each other tall tales. We were just a-laughin’ and havin’ the best ole time when all of a sudden, we heard a noise from behind some bushes.” We both sat straight up!
“What was that?” Ole Jim said, his eyes as big as half dollars. “’Bout the time I was ready to answer, that noise came again! Well, we didn’t wait around to see what it was. We were both on our feet in a flash and climbin’ the trees right behind us. In a few minutes, we sure were glad we did ‘cause we saw what was makin’ all the noise.” It was a big ole grizzly bear!” He came walkin’ out from behind the bushes, didn’t even see us, but you could tell he was hungry ‘cause he went right over to our basket of food and started pullin’ out stuff and eatin’ everything in sight. He must-a been thirsty, too, ‘cause he looked around and, sure nuff, he spotted our jug-a moonshine. Well that ole bear picked up that jug and turned it up and just barely tasted that corn liquor before he shook his head like a wet dog and then snorted like a scared stallion. We were tryin’ to keep from laughin’, ‘cause we didn’t want that ole grizzly to spot us, but it was the funniest thing I’d ever seen!”
Well, we didn’t know what to do. We just wanted him to leave so we could come down and go on home since he’d done away with all our food and everything. But he just kept lookin’ around. He finally picked up the jug again, turned it up to his mouth and didn’t take it down ‘til it was plumb empty! Then he pitched it as far as he could.”
I was gettin’ so cold I didn’t know if I’d ever be able to move again and so was ole Jim, but that grizzly didn’t look like he was goin’ anywhere. Then after about twenty minutes, all of a sudden, plunk... he just fell to the ground! Me’ n ole Jim looked at one another. “You think it’s alright,” Jim said. “I reckon it is,” I said back, “He doesn’t look like he’s gettin’ up any time soon.”
So we came down outta the trees, tiptoed around that big grizzly bear, and took off runnin’. We didn’t stop ‘til we got to Jim’s pick-up parked down on the highway ‘bout a half mile away. Me ‘n ole Jim were so glad to get home, we never went huntin’ again!”
"Is that a true story?" I asked.
"Every word!" my dad said, winking.
"Every word!" my dad said, winking.
Happy Labor Day!


Garlic head bottle vase
Han dynasty (206 B.C – 220 A.D)
H. 35 cm or 13 ¾
in / d. 20.5 cm or 8¼ in
This amazing terracotta ceramic is a hu 壺 type bottle vase. Globular in shape, its body is surmounted by a long thin tubular neck. This slender vase is also characterised by the edge of its mouth, the lips of which take on the subtle appearance of a garlic head. Traces of polychromy have survived to the present day. Remains of red pigments are visible around the foot and in the grooves of the garlic clove. Finally, this work dates from the Han period (206 BC – 220 AD). At the time of this dynasty, this model of vase was based on bronze vases, whose production cost was very high. Their use was mainly dedicated to the conservation of liquids such as fermented drinks.
Shaped like a bottle vase, this hu type ceramic with a ‘garlic-head’ mouth is in very good condition. It shows no structural anomalies and only a few concretions, testimony to its past burial, are to be noted.


Risk and Reward
You should understand the degree of risk you are willing to accept before undertaking any kind of investment. People have very different attitudes to risk and you need to be clear about the degree of risk you are willing to accept.
The following is an example of a Risk/Reward profile. These risk categories are for guidance only.
The risk of an investment is affected by a number of factors and varies depending on the timeframe of an investment. A volatile investment such as a share in a company may be very risky over a short timeframe.
There is a balance between risk and potential return and, in general, higher risk investments usually mean that higher returns are possible but the risk of losing money is also increased. Lower risk generally means lower returns but a lower risk of losing money.
The risk of an investment varies according to how long the investment is held. With volatile investments such as property and shares you should be looking to invest for a minimum of ten years.
Risk can also be varied by how you invest. Combining different types of investment (property, shares, bonds and cash) via an asset allocation model can help to even out these swings in value, especially if they are "non-correlated" (i.e. their prices move independently). This is why it usually makes sense even for investors to have some exposure to bonds and cash even though their long term potential is less than that of property and shares.
Our job as advisers is to help you understand enough of this to make the best decisions for your savings but also minimise the time you need to spend on your investments as we want to take this hassle away from you, safe in the knowledge that your money is being professionally monitored and re-balanced to your optimum and chosen asset allocation on a regular basis.
THE VALUE OF INVESTMENTS AND INCOME FROM THEM MAY GO DOWN. YOU MAY NOT GET BACK THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT INVESTED.
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT A RELIABLE INDICATOR OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE.


US president sets Afghan target
The increasingly deadly conflict in Afghanistan is a "serious fight" but one essential for the future stability of the country, the US president says.
Insisting that US and allied troops have pushed back the Taliban, Barack Obama said the immediate target was to steer Afghanistan through elections.
The country is due to hold a presidential vote in August.
Mr Obama spoke to Sky News as concern grew in the UK at the rising British death toll in Afghanistan.
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown was also forced on Saturday to justify British involvement in Afghanistan.
Mr Brown said the UK's military deployment there was aimed at preventing terrorism in the UK.
Fifteen British troops have died in the past 10 days, pushing the country's number of deaths in Afghanistan past the number killed in action in Iraq.
Speaking during a day-long visit to Africa, Mr Obama also told Sky News that the battle in Afghanistan was a vital element in the battle against terrorism.
He said the continued involvement of British troops in the conflict was necessary, right and was a vital contribution to UK national security.
"This is not an American mission," Mr Obama said.
"The mission in Afghanistan is one that the Europeans have as much if not more of a stake in than we do.
"The likelihood of a terrorist attack in London is at least as high, if not higher, than it is in the United States."
He praised the efforts of all troops currently fighting the Taleban in gruelling summer heat, singling out British forces for praise when asked if their role was still important.
"Great Britain has played an extraordinary role in this coalition, understanding that we can not allow either Afghanistan or Pakistan to be a safe haven for al-Qaeda, those who with impunity blow up train stations in London or buildings in New York.
"We knew that this summer was going to be tough fighting. They [the Taliban] have, I think, been pushed back but we still have a long way to go. We've got to get through elections."
Since taking office in Washington in January of this year, Mr Obama has announced a troop "surge" in Afghanistan.
The US has said it is sending up to 30,000 new troops to Afghanistan this year to take on a resurgent Taleban. They will join 33,000 US and 32,000 other Nato troops already in the country.
He also replaced the incumbent US commander in the country, ousting Gen David McKiernan less than a year into his command.
The new US chief in Afghanistan, Gen Stanley McChrystal, has a stellar reputation from his days commanding special forces operations in Iraq.
He has been tasked with the mission of outsmarting the Taliban, who continue to win support among ordinary Afghans often caught in the crossfire of the bitter fighting.
High numbers of Afghan civilian casualties have become an issue of major concern to the US. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has regularly called on the international forces to reduce the numbers of Afghans killed in its operations.
Speaking to Sky News, Mr Obama said although forces were currently engaged in heavy fighting, new strategies for building bridges with Afghan society would be considered once the country had held its presidential election.
Afghanistan needed its own army, its own police and the ability to control its own security, Mr Obama said - a strategy currently being implemented in Iraq, where security is being handed over to Iraqi forces.
"All of us are going to have to do an evaluation after the Afghan election to see what more we can do," the president said.
"It may not be on the military side, it might be on the development side providing Afghan farmers alternatives to poppy crops, making sure that we are effectively training a judiciary system and a rule of law in Afghanistan that people trust."
"We've got a core mission that we have to accomplish."


Swedish Massage- Incorporates gentle pressure applied to long flowing strokes, called effleurage. This massage also includes techniques such as kneading, friction and tapotement . A Swedish massage tends to be very relaxing by working with and manipulating the superficial muscle layers of the body.
Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage- Like it's name implies, Deep Tissue Massage works with the manipulation of the deeper layers of muscle as well as connective tissue and is carried out with medium to firm pressure.
Aromatherapy Massage- Essential oils are incorporated into your massage for a truly delicious experience.
Hot Stones- Heated soapstones that retain heat, stones are placed both to rest on particular high tension areas as well as used to massage areas of discomfort and pain. Maneuvered using either light or deeper pressure.
Reflexology- Massage targeting particular areas of the feet or hands that correspond with different regions or systems of the body.
Sports Massage- Massage focused on those who are active and work out regularly. This is another type of therapeutic work that incorporates stretching to increase mobility and flexibility of the ligaments and joints.
Neuromuscular Therapy- Massage that involves applying static pressure to different areas of skeletal muscles as to balance the central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system.
Prenatal Massage- Massage done during pregnancy, specifically catering the needs of Mom-To-Be.
Thai Massage- This unique form of bodywork is done fully clothed and on a futon floor cushion. The therapist applies pressure to specific points on the body as well as preforms assisted stretching. This form of massage is very relaxing and is commonly known as the lazy mans yoga.
Sound Therapy- A variety of singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other high frequency instruments are used to send you on a journey to help you relax into a deep and meditative state. As you drift away to the sound of these powerful tools, it works toward healing you on a cellular level. You will leave feeling transformed realigned with your higher self.


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|Delorazepam is a benzodiazepine which, like other drugs in its class, possesses anxiolytic, skeletal muscle relaxant, hypnotic and anticonvulsant properties. It may have adverse effects such as drowsiness, and cognitive impairments such as short term memory impairment. Delorazepam is an active metabolite of the benzodiazepine known as cloxazolam. It is a long acting benzodiazepine which makes it superior in this sense to lorazepam which is short acting. Lorazepam is also a major active metabolite of delorazepam. In addition to be long acting, delorazepam is relatively potent, with 1 mg of delorazepam being the equivalent of 10 mg diazepam. It has been approved for marketing in Italy.
- Organic Compound
- Synthetic Compound
|Average Molecular Mass
|CAS Registry Number
| belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 1,4-benzodiazepines. These are organic compounds containing a benzene ring fused to a 1,4-azepine.
- Alpha-amino acid or derivatives
- Aryl chloride
- Aryl halide
- Monocyclic benzene moiety
- Carboxamide group
- Secondary carboxylic acid amide
- Carboxylic acid derivative
- Organic 1,3-dipolar compound
- Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound
- Organopnictogen compound
- Organic oxygen compound
- Organic nitrogen compound
- Hydrocarbon derivative
- Carbonyl group
- Organic oxide
- Organooxygen compound
- Organohalogen compound
- Organonitrogen compound
- Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
|Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
|Detected and Not Quantified
|GC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)
|Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive
|Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive
|Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive
|Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative
|Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative
|Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative
|Mass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)
|Route of Exposure
|77-87% oral bioavailability, with a relatively slow absorption rate. Reaches peak plasma levels within 1-2 hours of administration. Food may slow absorption, however other pharmacokinetic variables remain unchanged. After multiple doses delorazepam accumulates, however accumulation is slower in younger patients.
|Mechanism of Toxicity
|Benzodiazepines bind nonspecifically to benzodiazepine receptors BNZ1, which mediates sleep, and BNZ2, which affects affects muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, motor coordination, and memory. As benzodiazepine receptors are thought to be coupled to gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABAA) receptors, this enhances the effects of GABA by increasing GABA affinity for the GABA receptor. Binding of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA to the site opens the chloride channel, resulting in a hyperpolarized cell membrane that prevents further excitation of the cell.
|Delorazepam is metabolized at a relatively slow pace by the liver. The major metabolite (15-34% of the parent drug) is lorazepam. Older patients metabolize delorazepam slower than younger patients.
|Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)
|No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
|Mainly used as an anti-anxiety agent. Studies have found delorazepam to be more effective in the first 4 weeks of use than antidepressants; however, after 4 weeks, antidepressants showed superior anti-anxiety effects. Anti-anxiety effects also appear to be weaker in elderly patients. Effectiveness has also been observed in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Delorazapam was reported to be a manageable drug in that it did not exhibit severe side effects and did not require further therapies to control symptoms of withdrawal.
|Minimum Risk Level
|Older patients metabolize delorazepam slower than younger patients and thus suffer from more adverse effects.
|General supportive measures should be employed, along with intravenous fluids, and an adequate airway maintained. Hypotension may be combated by the use of norepinephrine or metaraminol. Dialysis is of limited value. Flumazenil (Anexate) is a competitive benzodiazepine receptor antagonist that can be used as an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose. In particular, flumazenil is very effective at reversing the CNS depression associated with benzodiazepines but is less effective at reversing respiratory depression. Its use, however, is controversial as it has numerous contraindications. It is contraindicated in patients who are on long-term benzodiazepines, those who have ingested a substance that lowers the seizure threshold, or in patients who have tachycardia or a history of seizures. As a general rule, medical observation and supportive care are the mainstay of treatment of benzodiazepine overdose. Although benzodiazepines are absorbed by activated charcoal, gastric decontamination with activated charcoal is not beneficial in pure benzodiazepine overdose as the risk of adverse effects often outweigh any potential benefit from the procedure. It is recommended only if benzodiazepines have been taken in combination with other drugs that may benefit from decontamination. Gastric lavage (stomach pumping) or whole bowel irrigation are also not recommended.
|PubChem Compound ID


I was watching a documentary on earthquakes about 9 days ago, based in part on this book. I ordered the book and started reading two days later.
I thought myself fairly knowledgeable on earthquakes, but I was wrong. Mostly because most of what we know we have found out in the last decade or two. The book is written as a sort of detective novel, leading up to its big conclusion.
Many people of my age probably think that we are in a largely earthquake free zone. Geologists thought so too, but wondered why the Cascadia had not had a large quake when every other part of the ring of fire did. They rationalized that our rocks are slippery so stresses can be relieved regularly. After Sumatra and the 250,000 dead there, interest picked up in Cascadia. Could a Magnitude 9 quake be in our future too?
In the olden days, lo, several decades ago in the sixties, plate tectonics was only just gaining acceptance. In the eighties, lasers were used to measure distances between points to see if the earth was moving. This was expensive and difficult. Then GPS came along. Geologists were not interested in GPS coordinates per se, they were interested in how far apart two rock-fixed points were. This was cheap and easy. Soon tons of data was pouring in and computer simulation started taking off. The other thing they did was to look for evidence of past quakes in multiple different ways. They found it.
Spoiler alert… We are due. The Juan De Fuca Plate is now called the Cascadia Subduction Zone Fault and it has let rip every 400 years or so with a massive quake. The last was 400 years ago.
If you live in the interior, you are laughing. If you live on the coast of Vancouver Island, you are fucked. Depending on the nature of the shaking, many buildings in Vancouver (esp brick and mortar "medium-rises") will collapse. In the worst case scenario, the entire west coast of North America from LA to Alaska may be hit hard. The expected tsunami would hit Crescent City like a hammer, and would probably do significant damage in Japan.
It is a good story. The evidence of the turbidite cores, tree rings, oral histories, ghost forests etc all come together nicely. The upshot is that we should be spending more on earthquake preparedness and building reinforcement.
One nice sub-story came from a ten year old British girl in Phuket who had been taught what to look for. She spotted the signs of an incoming tsunami. She convinced her parents and saved her family.
Cascadia is Sumatra. The death toll will be lower, but the damage worse. The good news is that while earthquake prediction is still a dark art, predicting what tsunamis will do is becoming relatively easy. For example, next time, we will be able to tell the Sri Lankans to bug up (not out) even if they are on the lee side of the island… which actually got hit worse than the weather side did. You will have to read the book to find out why.
Lee Moller is a life-long skeptic and atheist and the author of The God Con.


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In Chinese philosophy, the concept of Yin and Yang is used to describe how seemingly opposing forces are interconnected and interdependent in the nature. There are complementary opposites that, together, create a dynamic, balanced, integrated and inter-dependent whole. This is the central concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
The Main Aspects of Yin and Yang:
(1.) Yin and Yang are Opposites but in a constantly changing balance - They are either on the opposite ends of a cycle, like the summer and winter seasons of the year, or, opposites on a continuum of energy or matter. This opposition is also relative. For instance, water is Yin relative to steam but is Yang relative to ice.
(2.) Yin and Yang are interdependent and can't exist without each other - Nothing is totally Yin or totally Yang. When a state of total Yin is reached; Yang begins to grow. As the Chinese old saying states: "Yin creates Yang and Yang activates Yin."
(3.) Yin and Yang can be mutually weakened each other - In a harmonious state, the relative levels of Yin and Yang are continuously transform into each other. However, when Yin or Yang are out of balance, they affect each other and too much of one can weaken the other.
In practice, clinical signs and symptoms can be interpreted through the concept of Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang are in dynamic balance and relating harmoniously, there will be no symptoms to observe. When Yin and Yang are out of balance, they become separate and symptoms appear.
When Yin does not cool and nourish Yang, then Yang rises - symptoms like headaches, red face, sore eyes, sore throats, nosebleeds, irritability, manic behavior appear.
When Yang dose not warm and activate Yin, then Yin rises - symptoms like cold limbs, hypo-activity, poor circulation of blood, pale face, low energy appear.
From this view, we get sick when the rhythmic cycling between yin and yang in our body gets out of balance. In general, a shift toward yin shows up as under activity, while a shift toward yang shows up as over activity.
For example, the immune system is influenced by two general kinds of signals: (1) those that promote attacking invaders and (2) those that inhibit, or shut off, the attack. The Chinese would call the attackers yang and the suppressors yin.
This table shows that allergies and autoimmune conditions are yang disorders because they come from an overactive immune system. Infections and tumors are yin disorders because they come from an underactive immune system.
Thus, Diseases can be prevented by having a Balance Lifestyle, such as excessive (Yang) work without rest leads to deficiency (Yin) of energy; excessive consumption of cold food (Yin) leads to deficiency of body's Yang energy.
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You may recall the story in June about a motorist who videotaped a police officer writing him a ticket and posted the video on YouTube. He was arrested and charged with violating Maryland’s wiretap law. The prosecutor claimed that police exercising their public duty have an expectation of privacy. The You Tuber was facing 16 years in prison.
Well, some activist judge dismissed the case.
Judge Emory A. Pitt Jr. had to decide whether police performing their duties have an expectation of privacy in public space. Pitt ruled that police can have no such expectation in their public, on-the-job communications.
Pitt wrote: "Those of us who are public officials and are entrusted with the power of the state are ultimately accountable to the public. When we exercise that power in public fora, we should not expect our actions to be shielded from public observation. ‘Sed quis custodiet ipsos cutodes’ ("Who watches the watchmen?”)."
Graber was also charged with possessing a “device primarily useful for the purpose of the surreptitious interception of oral communications" — referring to the video camera on his helmet. The judge disagreed with the prosecutor that the helmet cam was illegal, and concluded the state’s argument would render illegal “almost every cell phone, Blackberry, and every similar device, not to mention dictation equipment and other types of recording devices."
Pitt’s decision is the first ruling in Maryland to address the legality of citizens taping police in the course of their duties. Because it is a circuit court ruling, it is not binding on other judges. However, unless it is appealed, said Graber’s attorney, David Rocah of the ACLU of Maryland, "it is likely to be the last word" on the matter and to be regarded as precedent by police.
No word yet on whether the state’s attorney will try to appeal the decision. Graber still faces traffic charges stemming from the incident.
No word on whether he got his four computers, external hard drives, thumb drives and a camera back that police confiscated.
(Cross-posted on Commonwealth Commonsense)


The Action Date Range Picker allows setting a date range (From Date and To Date) and triggering an action.
Whenever the date range picker values are changed, the associated action is executed.
1. After double-clicking or drawing a rectangle on the dashboard canvas, click on the Select Part pane then click the Action Date Range Picker icon.
The Action Date Range Picker pane is displayed, and the Action Date Range Picker part is added on the dashboard canvas with the current date range (parameters From Date to To Date) and the Set button.
2. Select the parameters that will be used for the From Parameter and To Parameter dates range.
3. Enter the Title of the action date range picker button.
4. Select the Date/Time Format.
Clicking on the Date/Time box displays the current month.
The text of the date can be directly entered, or alternatively it can be clicked on, to bring up a date picker in the Web client.
4. Tap the Hide Button slider to turn it on. This means the action control will update the parameter whenever the value of the data picker changes.
5. You can either:
· tap the Default to Today slider to turn it on. This allows the action date picker to check the current value of the dashboard parameter. If it is set to null/empty, an action is executed to update the parameter and trigger the loading of the parameterized data with the current date.
· or enter the following date range values:
¨ Relative From Date or the start Date/Time
¨ Relative To Dateor the end Date/Time
This allows the relative date calculation (based on today’s date), by parsing the input text string.
This method uses the following pattern:
SIGN NUMBER UNIT
o Sign is either a ‘+’ or ‘-’
o Number is any number
o Unit which can be any of the following:
§ m – minute
§ H – hour
§ D – day
§ B – business day
§ M – month
§ Y – year
Back 5 minutes from current time.
Back 1 day from today.
Forward 1 day from today.
Back 1 business day from today (ignore Saturday and Sunday).
Forward 1 business day from today (ignore Saturday and Sunday).
Back 1 month from today.
Back 1 year from today.
Back 7 days from today.
Back 14 days from today.
When these values are entered, the correct date should be selected, and then the data requests are executed based on this date.
The special now term can also be used, this represents the current Date/Time. For example:
¨ Using now will set the date picker to the current Date/Time
¨ now-7D will set the date picker to 7 days ago. This is the same as specifying 7D
The From date will be now-7D and the To date will be now by default.
For example, now is February 13, it will go back 7 days (February 6) and then the date will be recalculated.
In addition, you can use the SIGN UNIT NUMBER pattern to modify the relative date calculation.
For example, if you enter -1M:
The recalculated relative date will be January 13:
Complex expressions can also be entered to recalculate the relative date. These expressions are evaluated from the left to right pattern. The now term can also be used as a pointer to the currently evaluated value of the relative time expression.
For example, if you enter now-5M-2D+3Y as the Relative To Date and now as the Relative From Date:
The date will be now-5M-2D+3Y by default.
In the expression, you can also use startOf and endOf functions. Both functions take the same arguments, a relative time string, and a unit.
Lastly, you can define a complex expression with the functions. For example, if you enter startOf(now-7D, W) as the Relative From Date and endOf(now, D) as the Relative To Date:
The From date will display the start of the previous week and the To date will display the end of the current day:
· The Default Relative Date will be used if the dashboard parameter is null/empty.
· The relative Date/Time string is case sensitive.
· You can also opt to select from a pre-populated date ranges:
Refer to Selecting Relative Dates in Action Date Picker and Action Date Range Picker Controls for more information.
6. You may opt to set new From Label and To Label.
7. Tap the Auto Fire Quick Ranges slider to turn it on. This automatically updates the date ranges as you click in the drop-down in the Web client. Otherwise, you have to select a date range first in the drop-down and then click to update.
8. Set the Range Limit of the date by selecting the number of days. By default, the range limit is -1.
Selecting a shorter date range limit can help in having a faster response time.
9. When a Range Limit has been set, the Range Limit Error box is enabled. It is mandatory to enter an error message to help in defining a better input to match the set limit. (Default: Out of range)
For example: “The Range Limit is set to 30 days. Modify the To date within this limit.”
10. Tap the Display in PDF slider to turn it on and include the action date picker in the PDF output.
11. To modify the style settings of the action date picker:
· click the Background box to display the Color dialog and set the background color or enter the Hex color code
· click the Foreground box to display the Color dialog and set the foreground color or enter the Hex color code
· set the Font type, size, style (Bold and/or Italic)
12. Click the Save icon on the toolbar to save the changes.
When saved, the notification is displayed.


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What you should know:
- Akkeshi Distillery is a craft whisky distillery (or known locally as Ji-whisky) from Hokkaido, Japan, and looks to use ingredients sourced locally such as malt, peat and even Mizunara oak.
- Its first series is called the “24 Solar Terms” which is the Japanese tradition of segmenting the four seasons into 24 parts, and is used by Akkeshi to showcase the effects of the local climate in different seasons on the whisky.
- This plays into the increasingly in vogue theme of terroir.
- The first two releases are Kanro and Usui, which refer to early winter “Cold Dew” and “Spring Showers”. Read below for tasting notes!
- Akkeshi’s whiskies are moderately peaty, briny from the seawaters around Hokkaido, fruity like apples and strawberries, sweet like milk chocolates with a touch of pepper.
- Ji-whiskies have been gaining in popularity with distilleries like Chichibu and more recently Akkeshi and Shizuoka (here).
- We can’t wait to try some!
Hokkaido Is known for its gorgeous seasonal colours, the spring time foliage, to the plush snowcap peaks and cozy ski inns. Don’t forget the seafood! As a coastal island north off the main island of Japan, the prefecture has be thoroughly blessed with natural abundance. But did you know that it also happens to spot the perfect location for whisky to be distilled in. It has a cool humid climate, great access to fresh water and clean, crisp air, very similar to…the Scottish highlands!
Nikka’s Yoichi Distillery was the first whisky distillery in Hokkaido. You can’t miss it, it looks like what Santa’s workshop would look like. (Image Source: MATCHA)
The first distillery to find its home in Hokkaido was none other than Nikka’s Yoichi Distillery, and for a long while the distillery had the beautiful island all to itself. However, as Japanese whisky soared in popularity, it was inevitable that it would find itself sharing some of its turf.
In comes Akkeshi Distillery, which started distilling in 2016. And if you know some quick whisky math, you’d figure that 2020 would be a momentous year for the young distillery. For whisky to be considered “legit”, it would have to meet Scotch whisky standards of 3 years of maturation. And as our math would have it, Akkeshi released its highly anticipated inaugural release Kanro in October of 2020.
The Akkeshi Kanro meaning “Cold Dew”. (Image Source: Whisky Auctioneer)
Kanro, which actually translates into “Cold Dew” in the early winter, is the first in a series of 24 bottles to be released by Akkeshi, titled “24 Solar Terms”. Now you might be wondering “what is this cryptic ancient term you’re using Akkeshi?”. Well Japan has a traditional way of expressing its seasons, which basically splits the longitude of the sun into 24 terms, or “solar terms”. Hence, Akkeshi’s series is an ode to the seasons experienced in Japan and will look to explore the effects of local climate, wildlife and farming on the whisky (this is linked to the idea of terroir which you can read here).
Where the Beckies at? We need to know what the effect of Leo Sun and Sagittarius Rising has on the whisky. (Image Source: China Travel)
Back to Kanro, this single malt full-sized bottle (the distillery released 20ml bottles of its new-make in a series called Foundations) is a peated malt whisky matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, wine, mizunara and sherry wood.
The tasting notes we can expect are:
Nose: Strawberry, Orange, Apple, Cereal, Sour Lemon, Butter, Sweet Milk
Palate: White Pepper, Sweet Chocolate
The bottle comes in a 55% abv, with a total of 15,000 bottles released. If you’re keeping track, Kanro is actually the 17th Solar Term. Just some quick facts for you to flex about to your friends.
Next up! Akkeshi has announced the upcoming release of the 2nd bottle in its Solar Terms series.
We have the Usui, 2nd solar term (LOL…as much as are into this whole whisky as an expression of its provenance movement, the solar term idea is just a tad much). So from 17th we’ve jumped to 2nd so you know they’re not ones for arithmetic order. Usui actually means “Spring Showers” and is the time when the climate becomes warmer and snow begins to melt and becomes rain.
The Akkeshi Usui. Okay now what about Gemini Sun and Virgo Rising? (Image Source: Ultimate Spirits JP)
This one is going to be a blend, unlike the Kanro, which was a single malt, and will integrate non-Japanese grain whisky, which under the new rules (read here) would disqualify it from using the title “Japanese whisky” on its label.
It is bottled at 48% abv but we don’t know yet how many bottles will be released.
Our digging tells us we can expect tasting notes to be:
Nose: Smoky, Sweet, Butter Biscuits, Touches of Seabreeze Saltiness, Orchard Fruits (Apple, Peach, Apricot), Citrus Zest, Dark Cacao
Palate: Peaty, Sweet, Peppery, Tartness, Raspberries, Blueberries
First off, Hokkaido is an amazing place, I remember spending holidays there when I was still in school. The weather was awesome, so cool and filled with plush snow that you could jump into and fall right through. In fact it was the first time I ever saw snow! The seafood is of course incredibly fresh as well. The skiing was fun even though I spent more time barreling down the slope and would not be remotely categorized as skiing by even an amateur.
As such, I have a great affinity to the place with all these wonderful memories of first times. And I would imagine all the freshness of the place would bode well for anyone looking to produce anything on the island.
The Akkeshi Distillery almost looks like a little seaside cottage. (Image Source: Dekanta)
Akkeshi itself belongs to the revitalizing Ji-whisky movement. For those unfamiliar with term, Ji-whisky means craft whisky in Japan and was big in the 80’s where whisky was produced in small batches by hand with ingredients sourced locally as much as possible. If we look more broadly, it’s not too different from the popularity that craft beers are enjoying right now. Unfortunately, when Japan’s economy collapsed in the 90’s, it plunged the country in a deep recession that wiped out most of these small whisky producers. Perhaps the most popular Ji-whisky right now is Chichibu, but Akkeshi and peer Shizuoka are not far behind.
Akkeshi’s New Born series. (Image Source: Akkeshi)
Akkeshi, while fairly young, has been met with much fanfare. Prior to their full-sized bottlings, they released multiple batches of their new-make in the New Born Foundations series, which were very well received. Since then, they’ve also begun to move towards using more local ingredients, such as local Akkeshi malt, peat and Mizunara. This would give drinkers a true taste of the region which is obviously very exciting and plays into a greater interest in terroir.
While I can’t totally appreciate the Solar Term theme, which I feel is alittle melodramatic, I’m definitely interested in trying whisky that gives me a good representation of the local terrain. I find the idea of terroir incredibly interesting and locally sourced ingredients certainly make for a very unique whisky and therefore experience. To distill a big concept like provenance and everything unique about a place into a single bottle of local produce is simply irresistible to our human craving for something so one of a kind that cannot be replicated.
And my own melodrama aside, who can truly say I don’t like something floral like a potpourri, fruity like strawberries and apples, a wee touch of smoke, slight side of brininess, of citrus zest and dark cacao bitters. It has something for everybody.
Now only if we can get our hands on it.


It's a new age sound made by 20 meta instruments. The sound came from Stanford's laptop orchestra.
The Mac books are programmed to create sound, notes, and music. It's a concept assistant professor Ge Wang, Ph.D., created three years ago while at Princeton.
"We want to play music with laptops. We want to make new instruments, find new sounds, make new music," said Wang.
He brought the idea of musical computers to Stanford this year. Students learn not only to play on the computers, but musical composition and sound design as well. The final step is the performance.
"I love it," said Jason Riggs, from the Stanford laptop orchestra. "It's very refreshing to do something new and innovative."
To get that surround sound so to speak, it requires attaching the computers to this speaker, which is actually a salad bowl from Ikea. They've drilled six different car speakers to it and inside there's an amplifier.
"What this gives us is an intimate sonic identity for each lap top station," said Wang.
On Tuesday night, the advanced technology didn't stop here, it traveled 6,000 miles to Beijing.
The high definition inter-connectivity line allows traditional Chinese musicians to accompany the multi-media American musicians during a first of its kind, real time, jam session.
"We just want to play music together and be able to do this without planning months ahead, actually get a plane ticket, find a venue and actually meet up in the same place," said Wang.
Playing music and being on stage is a first for most in the lap top orchestra. In fact, the majority like their professor, have a background in computer science, but after Tuesday night, they're getting used to being in the spotlight.


Tips for good stoma pouch adhesion
Hear from Sarah our Clinical Advisor
From A Bigger Life
Achieving good stoma pouch adhesion helps to prevent problems. We have a few hints and tips to help you achieve this.
1. Make sure your pouch is cut out to exactly the right shape and size. This is to allow the pouch to adhere well around the stoma and onto the peristomal skin.
2. Whenever you are washing and drying your skin, make sure you dry it thoroughly. Some people would use a hair dryer, on a cool setting, hold it away at arms length so you have no risk of burning your peristomal skin, around 10-15 seconds would be enough.
3. Another common thing is people use baby wipes or wet wipes for handiness. Even though they do say they have no additives or no oil, they do leave a residue on the skin which can effect the adhesion of your pouch. It’s okay to use them in a emergency once or twice, but not continuous use because it will contribute to your pouch leaking. If you have experienced your pouch leaking and you do use baby wipes, we would advise you to stop and just use water and dry thoroughly to achieve a better adhesion.
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Ensuring Reliable Cardiac Assessments: The Crucial Impact of ECG and Diagnostic Pads in Medical Diagnosis
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Fortunately, ABLE offers solutions for producing exceptional medical devices. We meet and surpass the industry’s rigorous requirements by utilizing medical-grade materials. Our expertise in procuring raw materials, design solutions, and converting capabilities enables us to create tailor-made parts for medical applications. Additionally, our account engineers assist in identifying suitable adhesives, films, and other medical-grade materials that meet and exceed industry standards.
ABLE provides comprehensive support in developing your medical devices, offering customized solutions and high-quality medical-grade materials. Drawing from our extensive experience in the medical industry, we are equipped to address any challenges you may encounter. Moreover, we ensure competitive pricing without compromising on the superior quality of our parts.
ABLE, Supporting the Medical Field One Part at Time
At ABLE, we ensure that we can provide a multitude of industries with their products. In the medical industry, we recognize the importance of Electrocardiography (ECG) and diagnostic pads in a medical diagnosis.
ECG is a critical tool for diagnosing various heart conditions and monitoring cardiac health. It involves the measurement and interpretation of the electrical activity of the heart. This provides valuable insights into its function and detection of potential abnormalities. However, for accurate and reliable ECG readings, the use of high-quality diagnostic pads is essential.
Diagnostic pads, also known as electrodes, play a crucial role in ECG examinations. They are the interface between the patient’s body and the ECG machine, facilitating the transfer of electrical signals from the heart to the device. These pads are typically attached to specific points on the patient’s chest, limbs, or torso, ensuring optimal signal acquisition.
Enhancing Accuracy and Patient Care: The Crucial Role of ECG and Diagnostic Pads in Medical Diagnosis
The importance of using reliable and well-designed diagnostic pads cannot be overstated. Here are some key reasons why these pads are vital in the field of medical diagnosis:
- Signal Quality: Diagnostic pads with excellent conductivity and proper adhesive properties ensure optimal contact with the patient’s skin, enabling the accurate detection and transmission of electrical signals. This directly impacts the quality and reliability of the recorded ECG data, leading to more accurate diagnoses.
- Patient Comfort: High-quality diagnostic pads are designed with patient comfort in mind. They are made from soft and hypoallergenic materials that minimize skin irritation and discomfort during prolonged ECG monitoring sessions. Comfortable pads encourage patient compliance and enable longer monitoring periods when necessary.
- Durability and Longevity: Diagnostic pads need to maintain their adhesive properties throughout the entire duration of an ECG examination. Reliable pads are constructed to withstand movement, sweat, and external factors that may compromise their attachment. Ensuring durability and longevity reduces the need for frequent pad replacements and enhances overall cost-effectiveness.
- Hygiene and Safety: In medical settings, maintaining hygiene and preventing cross-contamination are paramount. High-quality diagnostic pads are designed to be disposable or easily cleaned, reducing the risk of infection transmission. Additionally, they are often latex-free, making them suitable for patients with latex allergies.
- Compatibility: Diagnostic pads come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different ECG procedures and patient populations. They can be tailored for adult, pediatric, or neonatal use, ensuring accurate readings across diverse patient groups. The appropriate pad options allow healthcare professionals to select the most suitable configuration for each patient.
The significance of ECG and diagnostic pads rests in their ability to facilitate accurate and reliable cardiac monitoring and diagnosis. Healthcare providers can ensure optimal signal acquisition, patient comfort, durability, hygiene, and compatibility by utilizing high-quality pads. Investing in reliable diagnostic pads is a fundamental step toward enhancing the effectiveness of ECG examinations and improving patient care in cardiovascular health.
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ABLE is a reliable partner in the medical industry, offering high-quality solutions that meet and exceed specific standards. We excel in producing exceptional medical devices using medical-grade materials and providing comprehensive support. Our cleanroom facilities ensure a sterile environment, and we prioritize the importance of ECG and diagnostic pads in accurate medical diagnosis. Trust ABLE for excellence in medical device production and innovation.
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Every year, nearly 800,000 United States citizens are sent to the hospital due to dog bites. In almost all cases, it is the dog’s owner who is responsible for paying the medical bill. Many dog owners are responsible people who will gladly pay for any and all injuries caused by their pet, however, there are those out there that will try and avoid reimbursing you.
Don’t get left with an expensive bill. Make sure to protect yourself after a dog attack by knowing your rights.
According to FLSA 767.07, an owner is liable for injuries caused by their dog when their dog bites another person and that person is in a public place or lawfully in a private residence.
While the law only refers to bites, it can apply to any injury caused by a dog due to the negligence of the owner. So if a dog injuries you by knocking you over or scratching you, the owner is still liable for your injuries.
Some examples of owner negligence include:
- Not using a leash
- Not fencing in their yard
- Not muzzling their dog
These are just some of the instances in which a dog owner is liable; however there are many different cases of people being injured by a dog in which the owner is at fault.
In Florida, there is a “strict liability” statute when it comes to dog bites. This means that the dog owner is liable for their dog biting someone, even if they have no prior knowledge of their dog being aggressive. In most cases, the victim does not even have to prove lack of responsibility on behalf of the owner.
Protect Your Rights
The most important thing to do after a dog bite is to protect your rights. You may be facing expensive medical bills, psychological trauma and loss of wages. If the owner is at fault for your injuries, then you are entitled to compensation. Immediately after the bite, be sure to;
- Get the name of the dog
- Get the name and contact information of the owner
- Get insurance information from the owner
- Get the name and contact information of any witnesses
- Take photos of all wounds and injuries, including bruises and bloody clothing
Of course, seek medical attention as soon as possible after the attack, but be sure to at least get the name and number of the owner. The more information you can collect, the stronger your case.
Statutes of Limitation
The statute of limitation for a dog bite is Florida’s civil court is four years. However, you do not want to wait when filing a lawsuit. As more time that passes, the witnesses’ testimony becomes less reliable and your case becomes weaker. Don’t wait. Call the experienced attorneys at LMW today. We have experience dealing with all kinds of personal injury cases, and will work hard to get you the money you deserve.


In the competitive realm of global business, back-office outsourcing has emerged as a strategic lever, offering companies an edge in efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The Philippines, in particular, has carved out a reputation as a leading destination for outsourcing, seamlessly integrating into the worldwide market for BPO services. This surge in outsourcing is not just a trend but a significant shift in business operations, reshaping the landscape of corporate efficiency and productivity.
The appeal of the Philippines for back-office tasks lies in its combination of skilled labor, technological advancement, and a cultural alignment with Western business practices. Companies worldwide are turning to local BPO companies for a range of services, from data entry and processing to HR management and financial services. This transition is driven by the need to streamline operations, allowing businesses to focus on core competencies while outsourced professionals handle the outsourcing functions.
The integration of advanced technologies like AI, cloud computing, and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) has further bolstered the attractiveness of Filipino back-office services. These technologies enable more efficient data processing, enhance accuracy, and significantly reduce turnaround times. The application of AI and ML (Machine Learning) in data analytics and management transforms raw data into actionable insights, providing businesses with a strategic advantage in decision-making.
Another aspect contributing to the growth of back-office outsourcing to the Philippines is the scalability and flexibility it offers. Companies can adjust the level of services based on their evolving needs, ensuring they have the right amount of support without the overheads associated with scaling in-house teams. This adaptability is crucial in today’s rapidly changing business environment, where agility and responsiveness are key to maintaining a competitive edge.
In addition to operational efficiencies, cost reduction is a significant factor driving the outsourcing trend. By leveraging the competitive cost structures in the Philippines, businesses can achieve substantial savings without compromising on service quality. The combination of cost efficiency and high-quality service is a compelling proposition for companies looking to optimize their back-office operations.
However, it’s not just about cost savings and operational efficiencies. Outsourcing back-office functions to the Philippines also enhances the overall customer experience. As these services often support front-line operations such as customer service and technical support, their efficiency directly impacts customer satisfaction. The Filipino workforce is renowned for its customer-centric approach, ensuring that even non-customer-facing back-office tasks contribute to a positive customer journey.


Experts advocate that experiential learning and conceptual understanding have to grow to be the basis of our education and learning technique as we transition from a common marks-based evaluation product to just one that pushes innovation and creativity to the most. Also, the emotional quotient desires to be included into the mastering procedure.
Parag Diwan, Chairman of Paradigm Consultants & Resource Administration, a management consulting agency, clarifies that experiential mastering involves the learner to act in the serious planet, alternatively than study only from lectures.
This kind of learning pushes pupils past the common classroom partitions, by focussing on inquiry, application, and genuine discovering alternatives.
Also Read through: Multidisciplinary finding out critical to generate holistic men and women
“Experiential mastering is mandatory, usually schooling quantities to only theoretical learning,” says Diwan, who is intently connected with the schooling sector and was beforehand President and CEO of Great Lakes Education and learning Team.
“Experiential instruction teaches college students to examine their steps and their considered procedures, and even their psychological responses. This inner reflection prepares pupils for the office and aids them make key life decisions, increase their personal interactions, and handle their emotional wants.”
NEP’s suggestion to carry vocational education and learning programmes into mainstream education is predicted to have a significantly-reaching favourable effects on how the Indian workforce will form up above the subsequent 10 years.
The policy aims to introduce at minimum 50 for each cent of learners to vocational schooling programs. Teaching of vocational classes from Class VI, typically in the sort of internships and sensible actions, could grow to be transformational in a lot of techniques.
Educationists and academics phone for the merger of various skill and trade sectors and improved participation of field bodies in educational experiments to develop improved employment possibilities.
“Our ITIs, polytechnic and neighborhood faculties need to be merged into one trade college, so that at minimum 30-40 per cent of our school leavers would be able to go to trade educational facilities,” claims Diwan. “The vocational programmes ought to cover new and rising industries,” he provides.
On the other hand, Rajiv Tandon, CEO – Government Education and learning, BITS Pilani, Operate Integrated Discovering Programmes (WILP) claims companies are not able to just need work-all set people instead, they need to collaborate with institutions to construct the up coming generation of expertise.
He urges policy interventions that motivate field to perform with institutions and also inspire establishments to go past their campuses to produce long run-all set expertise.
“Marketplace is also intensely searching for the correct people today to recruit. There really should be a coverage or a design exactly where instructional establishments can do the job with an employer to collaborate in educational experiments,” Tandon states.
“It can be a extended-expression alternative past finishing college programmes or limited courses to assist individuals get their first work. Top rated employers and establishments are ready to foresee 5-10-12 months trends they can join arms with educational institutions and produce that talent for the potential,” he provides.
The pandemic, even though not by structure, has speedy-forwarded innovations. To begin with, innovation was focused on discovering continuity. And now, the learnings from the pandemic in phrases of obtain and high quality want to be scaled to a new amount and new styles of hybrid learning designed to accommodate the hybrid-perform planet.
With a impressive demographic edge and a potentially transformational education policy at perform, India can with any luck , appear ahead to last but not least evolving an schooling technique that functions for all.


Yesterday, in a segment on autism and vaccines on the Today Show, Dr. David Tayloe, President Elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics, was asked the following question:
"Do you believe that all vaccines should be used on every child?"
His complete response:
"Yes. I think any of the vaccines we have today have been tested and proven to be safe, and the credible studies don't show any relationship between vaccines and permanent injury. So we favor this and we know that unless we have vaccination rates that are in the 90 to 95% range we are not going to prevent epidemics from coming into this country of measles, of polio, from countries where these diseases are still endemic. So its very important that we vaccinate all our children."
Repeating: No "relationship between vaccines and permanent injury".
This is probably the most glaring falsehood that I have heard in the vaccine debate yet, stated by the chief pediatrician in the US, to whom all other pediatricians look to for guidance in how to treat their patients.
Has Dr. Tayloe has never heard of the Federal Program called the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, the sole purpose of which it to compensate people for the permanent injuries that they sustain from approved vaccines?
From the VICP section of the HRSA web site that shows the vaccine injuries that are covered:
"The Vaccine Injury Table (Table) makes it easier for some people to get compensation. The Table lists and explains injuries/conditions that are presumed to be caused by vaccines. It also lists time periods in which the first symptom of these injuries/conditions must occur after receiving the vaccine. If the first symptom of these injuries/conditions occurs within the listed time periods, it is presumed that the vaccine was the cause of the injury or condition unless another cause is found. For example, if you received the tetanus vaccines and had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) within 4 hours after receiving the vaccine, then it is presumed that the tetanus vaccine caused the injury if no other cause is found."
A quick rundown of a few of the covered reactions:
DTaP, Tdap, DTP-Hib, MMR, MR, R - Anaphylactic shock, encephalopathy, any accute complication or sequela of above events(including death).
Rubella vaccines - Chronic arthritis, any acute complication or sequela (including death) of above event.
Measles vaccines - Thrombocytopenic purpura, Mealses, any acute complication or sequela (including death) of above event.
Live Virus Polio vaccines - Polio.
Inactivated Virus Polio vaccines - Anaphylactic shock, any acute complication or sequela of above events(including death).
I am pretty sure that "Death" could be considered permanent injury.
Additionally, Dr. Tayloe has apparently never read a package insert in a box of vaccine.
Here is a random sample of insert quotes. Let's start with the one that sent my two week old Chandler into three months worth of fevers and crying and two years of constipation:
ENGERIX-B, Hepatitis B Vaccine -
"Multiple Sclerosis: Although no causal relationship has been established, rare instances of exacerbation of multiple sclerosis have been reported following administration of hepatitis B vaccines and other vaccines. In persons with multiple sclerosis, the benefit of immunization for prevention of hepatitis B infection and sequelae must be weighed against the risk of exacerbation of the disease."
"Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: ENGERIX-B has not been evaluated for carcinogenic or mutagenic potential, or for impairment of fertility."
"Postmarketing Reports: Additional adverse experiences have been reported with the commercial use of ENGERIX-B. Those listed below are to serve as alerting information to physicians.
Hypersensitivity: Anaphylaxis; erythema multiforme including Stevens-Johnson syndrome; angioedema; arthritis. An apparent hypersensitivity syndrome (serum sickness–like) of delayed onset has been reported days to weeks after vaccination, including: arthralgia/arthritis (usually transient), fever, and dermatologic reactions such as urticaria, erythema multiforme, ecchymoses, and erythema nodosum (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Cardiovascular System: Tachycardia/palpitations.
Respiratory System: Bronchospasm including asthma-like symptoms.
Gastrointestinal System: Abnormal liver function tests; dyspepsia.
Nervous System: Migraine; syncope; paresis; neuropathy including hypoesthesia, paresthesia, Guillain-Barré syndrome and Bell’s palsy, transverse myelitis; optic neuritis; multiple sclerosis; seizures.
Skin and Appendages: Eczema; purpura; herpes zoster; erythema nodosum; alopecia.
Special Senses: Conjunctivitis; keratitis; visual disturbances; vertigo; tinnitus; earache."
"CONTRAINDICATIONS - Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including yeast, is a contraindication. This vaccine is contraindicated in patients with previous hypersensitivity to any hepatitis B-containing vaccine."
(Even though my baby, in no uncertain terms, showed "hypersensitivity", his doctors continued to administer the vaccine to him until his regression at 18 months).
This is given to babies that are hours old. And remember, the head of the AAP says, even though the package insert says differently, that the vaccine is safe for every child and no permanent injury will occur.
Fluvirin, Flu Vaccine
"Controlled studies on FLUVIRIN® have not been conducted to demonstrate safety in pregnant women."
INFLUENZA VIRUS IS PROPAGATED IN EGGS FOR THE PREPARATION OF INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE. THUS, THIS VACCINE SHOULD NOT BE ADMINISTERED TO ANYONE WITH A HISTORY OF HYPERSENSITIVITY (ALLERGY) TO CHICKEN EGGS, CHICKEN, CHICKEN FEATHERS OR CHICKEN DANDER.
THE VACCINE IS ALSO CONTRAINDICATED IN INDIVIDUALS HYPERSENSITIVE TO ANY COMPONENT OF THE VACCINE INCLUDING THIMEROSAL (A MERCURY DERIVATIVE) (SEE ADVERSE REACTIONS). EPINEPHRINE INJECTION (1:1000) MUST BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE SHOULD AN ACUTE ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION OCCUR DUE TO ANY COMPONENT OF THE VACCINE.
IMMUNIZATION SHOULD BE DELAYED IN PERSONS WITH AN ACTIVE NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER
CHARACTERIZED BY CHANGING NEUROLOGICAL FINDINGS, BUT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WHEN THE
DISEASE PROCESS HAS BEEN STABILIZED.
THE OCCURRENCE OF ANY NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OR SIGNS FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATION OF ANY
VACCINE IS A CONTRAINDICATION TO FURTHER USE.
THE VACCINE SHOULD NOT BE ADMINISTERED TO PERSONS WITH ACUTE FEBRILE ILLNESSES UNTIL THEIR TEMPORARY SYMPTOMS AND/OR SIGNS HAVE ABATED."
Influenza Virus Vaccine should not be given to individuals with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder that would contraindicate intramuscular injection unless, in the judgment of the physician, the potential benefits clearly outweigh the risk of administration.
Patients with impaired immune responsiveness, whether due to the use of immunosuppressive therapy (including irradiation, corticosteroids, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, and cytotoxic agents), a genetic defect, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, or other causes, may have a reduced antibody response in active immunization procedures.
But if Dr. Tayloe is right, the package insert should be changed to read:
"No studies regarding the simultaneous administration of inactivated influenza vaccine and other childhood vaccines have been conducted."
One more... Merck's MMR vaccine:
Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including gelatin.
Do not give M-M-R II to pregnant females; the possible effects of the vaccine on fetal development are unknown at this time. If vaccination of postpubertal females is undertaken, pregnancy should be avoided for three months following vaccination (see INDICATIONS AND USAGE, Non-Pregnant Adolescent and Adult Females and PRECAUTIONS, Pregnancy).
Anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions to neomycin (each dose of reconstituted vaccine contains approximately 25 mcg of neomycin).
Febrile respiratory illness or other active febrile infection. However, the ACIP has recommended that all vaccines can be administered to persons with minor illnesses such as diarrhea, mild upper respiratory infection with or without low-grade fever, or other low-grade febrile illness.
Patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. This contraindication does not apply to patients who are receiving corticosteroids as replacement therapy, e.g., for Addison's disease.
Individuals with blood dyscrasias, leukemia, lymphomas of any type, or other alignant neoplasms affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic systems.
Primary and acquired immunodeficiency states, including patients who are immunosuppressed in association with AIDS or other clinical manifestations of infection with human immunodeficiency viruses;41-43 cellular immune deficiencies; and hypogammaglobulinemic and dysgammaglobulinemic states. Measles inclusion body encephalitis60 (MIBE), pneumonitis61 and death as a direct consequence of disseminated measles vaccine virus infection have been reported in immunocompromised individuals inadvertently vaccinated with measles-containing vaccine.
Individuals with a family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency, until the immune competence of the potential vaccine recipient is emonstrated."
Due caution should be employed in administration of M-M-R II to persons with a history of cerebral injury, individual or family histories of convulsions, or any other condition in which stress due to fever should be avoided. The physician should be alert to the temperature elevation which may occur following vaccination (see ADVERSE REACTIONS).
Hypersensitivity to Eggs Live measles vaccine and live mumps vaccine are produced in chick embryo cell culture. Persons with a history of anaphylactic, anaphylactoid, or other immediate reactions (e.g., hives, swelling of the mouth and throat, difficulty breathing, hypotension, or shock) subsequent to egg ingestion may be at an enhanced risk of immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions after receiving vaccines containing traces of chick embryo antigen. The potential risk to benefit ratio should be carefully evaluated before considering vaccination in such cases. Such individuals may be vaccinated with extreme caution, having adequate treatment on hand should a reaction occur"
"The AAP states, "Persons who have experienced anaphylactic reactions to topically or systemically administered neomycin should not receive measles vaccine."
Now that Dr. Tayloe is running the AAP, will they remove that statement from the insert?
I have not even gotten to the sections on Adverse Reactions yet, but I have already made my point.
Oh, yeah... and then last week the Hannah Poling case broke.
It is factual to say that in come cases, approved vaccines DO result in permanent injury and that not all vaccines are safe for all children.
Dr. Tayloe is wrong.
Either he knows about the things which I have written above, in which case he has lied to the American public and he has no place being the head of the AAP, or he does not know the things which I have written above, in which case he is incompetent to be the head of the AAP.
... and there is not a chance in hell that he does not know about all that I have written here.
Additionally, allow me to draw your attention to the second half of Dr. Tayloe's statement:
"So we favor this and we know that unless we have vaccination rates that are in the 90 to 95% range we are not going to prevent epidemics from coming into this country of measles, of polio, from countries where these diseases are still endemic. So its very important that we vaccinate all our children."
Note the goal of his vaccination policy, not to serve the best interest of your individual child, but to protect this country of a viral epidemic.
Keep in mind, that when your are in the pediatricians office and he is looking at your child and making decisions on how to treat him, the AAP, his professional organization has taught him that your baby is not his client. That 'society' is his client. And that depending on how ethical he is or how sharp his critical thinking skills are, he may not actually be serving your child, but "the greater good".
We have been lobbying the AAP to reevaluate vaccines and move in a more cautious direction in making recommendations for their doctors.
If the election of Dr. Tayloe and his criminal pronouncements are the response to the AAP of parents increasingly loud protestations of their destructive direction, then it is time to start ignoring the AAP.
There are many, many pediatrician out there who genuinely want to work in the best interests of their patients, and as difficult as it was for me and Honey to hear Dr. Tayloe lie on tv, it must have been more difficult for them to have heard. They know that serious vaccine reactions exist, and they just watched the man that represents them tell a very stupid lie to the entire country.
(please excuse any typos, etc, as I have not had a chance to proof this. I reserve the right to make corrections)


Nicholas A Branch
What is your next adventure?
I'll be coming back to Georgia Tech to work in the High-powered Electric Propulsion (HPEP) Lab with Dr. Walker. Mostly, I'll be looking at plasma material interaction because that's the big question in electric propulsion these days. When rockets re-enter the atmosphere we have to better understand what happens between materials and the plasma if we want to reduce degradation.
What about your next adventure are you most looking forward to?
Just getting into the physics side of propulsion will be exciting. A lot of the research opportunities when you're an undergrad don't allow you to control the science part. As a grad student I will be able to begin asking my own questions. Also, this summer, I will be at JPL, working on an upgrade for one of the more advanced Hall thrusters. That will be exciting.
Did you have any previous co-op, internship, or research experience in this area?
My first semester freshman year I got involved in the Prox-1 [cubesat] project with Dr. Spencer. Coming from a high school that had very little science beyond AP calc, that was the perfect learning experience for me. They didn't expect me to have already worked on advanced projects -- I didn't have to have already laser-cut a 3D printer if I wanted to join the team. I built up my knowledge and skills over two-and-a-half years. Then Dr. Walker needed someone with mechanical/hardware experience to design an ion-beam dump. I knew that would teach me vacuum hardware, so I joined him. That led to an other project helping Dr. Walker to build up the propellant feed system for a jet thruster. That was a lot of work and a lot of learning at the same time. In the Fall of 2016, I started working on another project: the magneto-hydrodynamic generator where I was designing electrodes. Ultimately we were trying to see if you could power a rocket with its own exhaust. In the Spring of 2017 I interned at NASA Marshall where I was working computer algorithms to identify mode shapes and frequencies. We got some great software out of it. This summer I worked with SpaceX, on engine-related ground support equipment for the Dragon II vehicle. This past fall, I was in the lab with Dr. Walker preparing a vacuum chamber for testing helicon plasma thruster.
How did your educational experience at GT-AE help you achieve that goal?
There is a lot of knowledge in our faculty. A lot of them have worked in the field so they can tell you how things will actually work. Dr. [Marilyn] Smith directly correlates things with how it works in industry. When you have that sort of knowledge as a foundation, it's not that hard to put all of your trust and time into a project. No matter how hard it is.
What advice would you give to an underclassman who would like to follow the same path?
Number one, if you don't like coffee, suck it up. You'll be putting in the time. Also, I had a couple of really good friends in AE which was, for me, like having work-out partners. They were motivating when I was not motivated.
And, two, find yourself a community that's not AE. For me, that was the CRC, where I worked as a building supervisor. It was completely social. Every shift there were people from other schools working with me, and we could crack jokes. It was a great support.


Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has died
Posted On March 17, 2021
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli is dead. The head of state died of heart failure in a hospital in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, said Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Previously, his lengthy absence from the public had fueled speculation that the head of state, who had been in office since 2015, was ill. The 61-year-old had long denied the existence of Covid-19 in the East African country and downplayed the risk of the corona virus.
The former German colony with its around 58 million inhabitants has not published the number of new infections since May 2020. According to the constitution, the vice-president will now assume the highest office in the country until the next election in 2025. Only last year Magufuli had won a controversial presidential election.
During the corona pandemic, Magufuli questioned the credibility of corona tests and recommended prayers and steam baths. Magufuli – sometimes called the “bulldozer” because of his uncompromising leadership style – urged the Ministry of Health to be careful with vaccines developed abroad and questioned how they could have been developed so quickly. Unlike in many other African countries, where foreign holidaymakers arriving by plane had to go into quarantine for several days last year, he opened the East African country to tourism.
The opposition politician Tundu Lissu, who lives in exile, recently sparked speculation on Twitter about Magufuli’s disease of Covid-19. “With his devastated Covid denial, his prayer-instead-science craze has proven a deadly boomerang,” he wrote. According to his information, Magufuli was seriously ill and first taken to a hospital in the Kenyan capital Nairobi for treatment and then to India.
Magufuli, who came to power in 2015, polarized the East African country. He was supported by proponents, among other things, because of his strong and uncompromising leadership style, large infrastructure projects and promises to fight corruption. Critics, however, condemned his increasing restrictions on freedom of the press and freedom of expression as well as his handling of the corona pandemic. The human rights record in Tanzania has steadily declined under Magufuli, judged the human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW).
The politician was born on October 29, 1959 in the western Chato district and first became a teacher before earning his doctorate in chemistry at the University of Dar es Salaam and then going into politics.


Roerich Nicholas. Bridge of Glory. Fine art postcard A6
Haze was flaring, and behind it, at a great distance, the most powerful element was raging. Haze, glow, and heat lightning are the messengers of remote events. Northern lights or the Himalayan glow remind one of the accumulations which ears and eyes cannot perceive. It is the heart that can sense them, and it will beat with agitation and solemnity.
Nicholas Roerich. Diary Leaves. Vol.2. Synthesis. 1941
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Agni Publishing House (Samara, Russia), Nicholas Roerich Museum (New York) and Fine Arts Academy Gallery (Moscow, Russia) have published a unique album, dedicated to the pictorial heritage of Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947).
Will be available on the second volume of a unique publication dedicated to the works of Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947).
The album was released by the publishing house "Agni" (Samara), with active cooperation of the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York, as well as the Moscow Gallery Fine Arts Academy and the St. Petersburg State Museum and Institute of the Roerich Family.