SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta has called upon local authorities, including municipalities, to achieve a 100 percent segregation of waste at its source. This directive aims to facilitate its scientific treatment and ensure the overall cleanliness of areas within their jurisdiction.
Dr Mehta conveyed these instructions while presiding over a meeting to assess the proposed action plan designed to safeguard Jammu and Kashmir water bodies in alignment with the recommendations of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
The meeting saw the participation Additional Chief Secretary from the Jal Shakti Department, the Principal Secretary from H&UDD, the Commissioner Secretary from RDD, the Commissioners of JMC/SMC, and the Chief Engineer of I&FC, among others.
Dr Mehta took stock of the steps taken thus far to prevent untreated sewage from entering water bodies, thereby curbing their pollution. He directed the H&UDD to ensure that local authorities segregate waste at its source, facilitating optimal recycling.
He stressed the importance of raising awareness among the public to encourage them to separate waste and deliver it separately to collection agencies. He also called upon the department to enhance its capacity for the scientific treatment of such waste.
Dr Mehta underscored the need to make landfill sites both appealing and devoid of odours. Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of incentivizing the establishment of these sites for locals, removing any reluctance they may have. He advised them to identify suitable sites from government-owned land, recently reclaimed by the Revenue Department.
He also emphasised that no water body in Jammu and Kashmir should be subjected to pollution. He regarded these bodies as invaluable resources that must be preserved for the future. Dr Mehta urged the authorities to ensure that residents living near rivers, lakes, canals, etc, have septic tanks for sewage treatment.
Additionally, he called for the creation of oxidation ponds and sewerage schemes in densely populated areas, especially in Srinagar and Jammu, where individuals lack the means to establish their own septic tanks, thus preventing untreated waste from being released into the environment.
The Chief Secretary recommended that officials visit Municipal Corporations in cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Indore, Ahmedabad, etc, to learn from their experiences. He urged them to examine successful models and adopt the most suitable ones within the Union Territory. He stressed the importance of full compliance with NGT directives to safeguard the environment. (KNO)


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Jesse DuBois moved to Los Angeles in hopes of pursuing a career as a screen writer. But after research, reading influential books, and discovering the major issue with the control of the world’s food supply first hand, he decided on a career change. Actually, more like a life change.
He found a new passion in creating an alternative way to grow and use our natural resources for food. Jesse is considered an urban farmer, someone who takes the desolate lots of land and unused backyards and turns them into much needed agricultural property. By utilizing the unused dirt, he transforms it into fertile soil and plants gardens to grow healthy, chemical free, produce and grains to make better food for today’s consumers. Talk about a change of plans!


SEVENTEEN countries in the Arab region, including Bahrain, have domestic genome sequencing capacity which could further help combat the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, it has emerged.
However, the remaining five nations are supported by World Health Organisation (WHO) in sequencing gene samples.
The UN agency has launched a “regional genome surveillance network” to tap into and develop this potential as part of its efforts to tackle the virus, said WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) regional director Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari.
Genomic sequencing is regarded important for Covid-19 response, especially with the emergence of newer variants.
Genomic data has guided countries to make quick and informed public health decisions since the start of the pandemic. It can also help prepare for potential surges and take important steps such as increasing oxygen supply, opening more hospital beds or ramp up testing.
“Seventeen countries in the region currently have domestic genome sequencing capacity to detect variants of concern, and the remaining five countries receive WHO support to sequence samples within the regional reference laboratories for sequencing,” said Dr Al Mandhari while addressing an online Press briefing.
“WHO has started the process of establishing a strong regional genome surveillance network, in collaboration with member states and partners that will contribute to regional efforts to expand and enhance sequencing capacity for high-threat pathogens.”
Dr Al Mandhari called upon countries in the region to “scale up and sustain” the surveillance of genes sequencing, citing its key role in tackling new coronavirus variants.
“We continue closely monitoring the variants of concern and encourage countries to scale up and sustain surveillance, laboratory testing and genome sequencing capacity to identify these variants early.
“As of date, 20 countries in the region have reported the Delta variant and 17 countries have officially reported the Omicron variant which remains the dominant variant regionally and globally.
“WHO continues to monitor several features of these variants which have been reported from several countries, including the US, South Africa and across Europe.”
Last month, the GDN reported of Bahrain’s success in recording the first complete sequence of human genome in the kingdom with three Bahraini human genome samples with a very high coverage rate of 97 per cent.
It was done by the Bahraini medical team tasked to implement the National Human Genome Plan at the Public Health Department which monitored the genetic sequence of Covid-19 over the past two years, sequencing more than 27,000 samples.
Also part of the kingdom’s ambitious efforts in the field is the soon-to-be-established centre for regenerative medicine – an advanced stem cell centre at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), bringing home high-end and effective treatment for diabetes, cancer and heart ailments, among others.
Bahrain also has a National Genome Centre which plans to collect 50,000 samples by the end of 2023 in a major genetic survey covering different social categories and areas, as part of efforts to diagnose hereditary illnesses in Bahrain.


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Understanding Ayurvedic Detoxification
Ayurvedic detoxification, also known as Panchakarma, is a holistic approach to cleansing and rejuvenating the body and mind. This ancient practice originated in India and has been used for centuries to promote overall health and well-being.
The goal of Ayurvedic detoxification is to remove toxins and impurities from the body, allowing it to function optimally. It involves a combination of dietary modifications, herbal treatments, and lifestyle changes.
The Importance of Detoxification
In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly exposed to pollutants, chemicals, processed foods, and stress. These factors can lead to the accumulation of toxins in our bodies, which can lead to various health issues.
Ayurvedic detoxification focuses on eliminating these toxins and restoring balance to the body. By removing impurities, detoxification helps improve digestion, boost energy levels, enhance mental clarity, and strengthen the immune system.
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1. Improved Digestion: Ayurvedic detoxification promotes healthy digestion by removing toxins that can hinder the digestive process. It helps balance the digestive fire, or Agni, which is essential for optimal nutrient absorption and elimination of waste.
2. Increased Energy: By eliminating toxins and improving digestion, Ayurvedic detoxification helps boost energy levels. When the body is freed from the burden of toxins, it can function more efficiently, resulting in increased vitality and stamina.
3. Enhanced Mental Clarity: Toxins can accumulate in the mind, leading to brain fog, poor concentration, and mental fatigue. Ayurvedic detoxification helps clear the mind and enhance mental clarity. It promotes calmness, focus, and overall cognitive function.
4. Strengthened Immune System: The immune system plays a vital role in protecting the body from illnesses. Ayurvedic detoxification supports the immune system by removing toxins that can weaken its function. This helps prevent diseases and promotes overall well-being.
5. Reduced Inflammation: Inflammation is at the root of many chronic diseases. Ayurvedic detoxification helps reduce inflammation in the body by removing toxins that contribute to its occurrence. This can help alleviate symptoms of conditions such as arthritis, allergies, and skin disorders.
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Ayurvedic detoxification typically involves three phases: preparation, main treatment, and post-detoxification care.
During the preparation phase, the body is prepared for detoxification through dietary modifications and herbal supplementation. This helps loosen toxins and bring them to the digestive tract for elimination.
The main treatment phase consists of specific therapies and treatments tailored to the individual’s unique constitution and imbalances. These treatments may include oil massages, steam therapy, and herbal enemas. They help remove toxins from the body’s deeper tissues and channels.
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Blood pressure control of people 80 years and older, especially women, must be made a national priority, urged a Northwestern University researcher at the American Society of Hypertension’s
Nineteenth Annual Scientific Meeting.
“The current rates of blood pressure control in the elderly are unacceptably low,” says Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, MD, of Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago. “The elderly are the fastest growing segment of the US population and they have the highest prevalence of hypertension. Yet, clinicians seem to be reluctant to treat older patients aggressively, perhaps because of perceived lower benefits or possible increased risk of side effects.”
Dr. Lloyd-Jones and colleagues from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Framingham Heart Study pooled 14,087 examinations of participants in the Framingham Heart Study from 1990-1999.
The Framingham Heart Study, started in 1948 in Framingham, MA, is the longest-running prospective epidemiological study of heart disease. Researchers are now enrolling the grandchildren of the study's original participants.
There were 2,234 individual men and 2,958 women in the current study. Participants were stratified by age – less than 60, 60-79 and 80 and older.
“As expected, the prevalence of hypertension increased markedly with advancing age,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones said. In the less than 60 age group, 26.9% had high blood pressure; in the 60-79 group, 58.9% had high blood pressure and 70.9% had high blood pressure in the 80 and older group.
“The overall prevalence of treatment was 65.8%,” he said. “Treatment rates increased substantially from the younger to old age group (57.2% to 71.6%) with no further increase in the 80 and greater ‘old-old’ group (72.9%),” he explained. “However, the number of antihypertensive medications used was similar across all age groups, with two-thirds of treated hypertensives using only one medication, 25% using two and fewer than 10% using three medications.”
Dr. Lloyd-Jones noted that the use of thiazide diuretics increased steadily with advancing age, but remained suboptimal. In the age 80 and older group, only 21.8% of men and 32.2% of women with hypertension were using thiazide diuretics for therapy, “despite the fact that thiazides have been shown to be extremely effective in older hypertensive patients.”
Dr. Lloyd-Jones said among hypertensive individuals in the 1990s, the overall prevalence of blood pressure control (less than 140 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic) was 33.7%. Control rates declined with advancing age, with a more dramatic decline in women. Among those 80 and older with hypertension, only 32% of men and 24% of women had their blood pressure under control.
The investigators also showed that the risks associated with hypertension for the development of cardiovascular disease, major coronary events and congestive heart failure were substantially higher in the oldest age group compared with younger people with high blood pressure.
“There are several major public health implications to be drawn from the study,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones concluded. “The elderly have the highest prevalence of hypertension and the risks associated with hypertension increase with advancing age.
“Treatment principles should be the same for all age groups,” he said. “Lower initial doses of medications may be needed to avoid side effects in older patients, but standard doses and multiple drugs may be required to reach appropriate blood pressure targets.
“That means physicians should start low, and add more medications as necessary to help their patients reach their blood pressure goals,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones said. “Poor control is due in part to an inadequate number of medications and, perhaps, to poor selection of drug classes.”
The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) is the largest US organization devoted exclusively to hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases. ASH is committed to alerting physicians, allied health professionals and the public about new medical options, facts, research findings and treatment choices designed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. http://www.ash-us.org/


Smoking is responsible for an increasing proportion of cancer deaths in NSW women and lung cancer has now overtaken breast cancer as the largest cause of female cancer death, new figures published in the journal Public Health Research & Practice show.
Researchers from the Cancer Institute NSW and the World Lung Foundation analysed NSW Central Cancer Registry data between 1972 and 2008 to provide the most up-to-date figures now available on cancer deaths in NSW.
They found that overall cancer deaths have dropped by 26% in men since 1989, with nearly half that drop due to a lower number of smoking-attributable cancer deaths.
But in women, even though overall deaths from cancer dropped by 19%, the rate of smoking-attributable cancer deaths increased and one in every five deaths from cancer in women is now caused by smoking.
“Smoking-attributable cancer mortality in women has been increasing since the 1970s, with the increase slowing since the late 1980s,” says Cancer Institute NSW epidemiologist and paper author Nicola Creighton.
“Despite declining overall mortality from cancer in NSW, more than 3300 cancer deaths in 2008 were due to the accumulated hazard of smoking in current and ex-smokers.
“This highlights the continued importance of making sure tobacco control remains part of any plans to comprehensively tackle cancer.
“Information on the number of cancer deaths caused by smoking in NSW is lacking and this study will provide data to inform cancer prevention and health policy in NSW.”


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Welcome to my academic web page. I am a PhD. Candidate in Applied Economics and Management at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. My research interests are in environmental economics, development economics and applied microeconomics. In particular, I study the coupled dynamics of natural resources, human health and poverty, as well as the distributional consequences of environmental policies.
My committee is chaired by Prof. Chris Barrett. In addition, I am advised in my research by Prof. Nancy Chau, Prof. Shanjun Li and Prof. Russell Toth (Yale University/ University of Sydney).
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Despite growing concern about the effect of environmental degradation on human health, little effort has been made to quantify the effect of ecosystem damage on the incidence and burden of infectious diseases. Using village-level administrative panel data and satellite data on forest cover, I find that deforestation from 2001-2008 in Indonesia can explain 360,000-880,000 additional malaria infections. The evidence is consistent with an ecological response and the effect of deforestation on malaria cannot be explained by post-deforestation land use change, anti-malarial programs or migration. The effect is specific to malaria, with deforestation having no discernible effect on other diseases with disease ecologies different from that of malaria. Back of the envelope calculations suggest that the local health benefits from avoided deforestation are an order of magnitude higher than the global carbon benefits, underscoring a large, yet previously ignored and unquantified cost of deforestation.


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Ceramic membrane bioreactor for wastewater reclamation
Teo, Wei Liang
Date of Issue2017
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute
Membrane bioreactor is gaining popularity in wastewater treatment due to some advantages over conventional wastewater treatment plant. However, like all membrane technology, membrane fouling remained inevitable. Chemical cleaning using NaClO has been widely used to remediate membrane fouling. However, many negative effects were found which posed some concerns. Ozone, another cleaning agent has shown to give promising results. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of ozone on ceramic membrane in regard to fouling while comparing the results with NaClO. It was found that ozone was more effective than NaClO as a cleaning agent.
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Thanks to plenty of awareness campaigns (think hairy upper lips and Movember!) for men’s health, guys are showing signs that they’re tuning in to their bodies and their health. This awareness can be a powerful prevention tool.
Staying on top of regular screening tests can give us a head start at forestalling major diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancers, and “below-the-belt” issues. Keep reading to learn some of the most
Fact 1: Men who avoid diabetes through prevention methods, including healthy lifestyle choices, [reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease] by at least 9 percent.
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes
Most people with diabetes (roughly 90 percent) have type 2 diabetes. Some of the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes include
- being 40 or older
- have a close relative with type 2 diabetes
- be in a high-risk group (like African, Asian, Indigenous, South Asian)
- high BMI or weight circumference
- high blood pressure, LDL, or triglyceride levels
Screening test How often? What it reveals Fasting blood sugar (FBS) at least every 3 years for men 40 years or older (more often if risk factors exist) measures blood glucose after 8 hours of fasting; usually the first screening test for prediabetes and diabetes. Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) follow-up to FBS for diagnosis or after diagnosis to measure blood glucose control measures average blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months (fasting isn’t needed)
Fact 2: Men are, on average, about twice as likely to suffer a heart attack than women[SETBOLD] and are diagnosed with heart disease about 10 years younger.
Screening test What it reveals How often? HDL levels of good cholesterol; high levels are linked with lower heart disease risk usually done as a “lipid panel;” at least every 5 years from age 20; more often depending on results, age, and cardiovascular disease risk LDL and VLDL levels of (bad) cholesterol that can contribute to buildup of arterial plaque Triglycerides measures levels of these fats in the blood; too high is a risk factor for heart disease Blood pressure measures pressure in your arteries as your heart pumps minimum every 2 years (more often if risk factors exist)
Prevention—by the numbers
- 30%—Percent decline in newly diagnosed heart disease over 10 years
- 23%—Percent decline in the death rate per 1,000 people with a known heart disease over 10 years
Fact 3: Two-thirds of men avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible. But many major diseases offer few warning signs or symptoms, so [regular medical checks and screening tests are important tools for prevention].
Prostate cancer is the second-most frequent cancer among men. The good news? Statistics Canada reports that the 5-year net survival rate for prostate cancer is 93 percent.
Screening test What it reveals How often? Prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels of PSA in the blood; PSA may indicate other (benign) conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia on recommendation from health care practitioner for men from 55 to 69 years gFOBT or FIT stool tests blood in stool may reveal pre-cancerous polyps or tumors of the colon every 2 years from 50 to 74 years, if not at high risk for colorectal cancer and only on health care provider’s advice from age 75 Colonoscopy follow-up test; not generally used as a screening test, except where risk for colorectal cancer is high (e.g., genetic history) used to detect colorectal cancer for those at high risk; frequency depends on risk level
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Too tired to consider adrenal fatigue?
Often dismissed by traditional endocrinologists, adrenal fatigue is the concept that chronic stress affects our adrenal glands causing overuse and, eventually, potential failure.
Our adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys, are responsible for releasing cortisol into the bloodstream when we’re under stress. However, adrenal fatigue theorizes that these glands can enter an exhausted state, resulting in lowered cortisol levels and symptoms such as brain fog, low energy, junk-food cravings, and depressive mood.
If you, like many, are experiencing these symptoms but traditional medical exams and blood tests have yet to offer an explanation, consider seeing a natural health practitioner. Creating a personalized health plan can help identify potential causes and offer solutions that will help you feel energized again.


Plant Molecular Biology 33: 1105–1110, 1997.
1997 Kluwer Academic Publishers. Printed in Belgium.
Characterization of a structurally and functionally diverged acyl-acyl
carrier protein desaturase from milkweed seed
Edgar B. Cahoon
, Sean J. Coughlan
and John Shanklin
Biology Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973, USA (
author for correspondence);
Department of Biotechnology Research, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Johnston, IA 50131, USA
Received 17 October 1996; accepted in revised form 15 January 1997
Key words: fatty acid desaturase, Asclepias syriaca
A cDNA for a structurally variant acyl-acylcarrier protein (ACP) desaturase was isolated from milkweed (Asclepias
syriaca) seed, a tissue enriched in palmitoleic (16:1
and cis-vaccenic (18:1
) acids. Extracts of Escherichia
coli that express the milkweed cDNA catalyzed
desaturation of acyl-ACP substrates, and the recombinant
enzyme exhibited seven- to ten-fold greater speciﬁcity for palmitoyl (16:0)-ACP and 30-fold greater speciﬁcity for
myristoyl (14:0)-ACPthan did known
-stearoyl(18:0)-ACPdesaturases. Like other variant acyl-ACPdesaturases
reported to date, the milkweed enzyme contains fewer amino acids near its N-terminus compared to previously
-18:0-ACP desaturases. Based on the activity of an N-terminal deletion mutant of a
desaturase, this structural feature likely does not account for differences in substrate speciﬁcities.
Acyl-acyl carrier protein(ACP) desaturasesaresoluble
enzymes that catalyze the insertion of a double bond
into saturated fatty acids bound to ACP in plants and
photoauxotrophic Euglena [17, 18]. The most widely-
occurring member of this family is the
(18:0)-ACP desaturase [10, 17], which is found in
nearly all plant tissues. In addition to this enzyme,
three variant acyl-ACP desaturases have been reported
to date: the
-palmitoyl (16:0)-ACP desaturase of
coriander (Coriandrum sativum) seed [3, 4], the
16:0-ACPdesaturaseof Thunbergiaalata seed , and
-myristoyl (14:0)-ACP desaturase of geranium
(Pelargonium xhortorum) trichomes . In spite of
their different functional properties, these enzymes
70% amino acid sequence similarity. The
most notable difference between the primary struc-
Fatty acid nomenclature:
indicates that the double bond is
located (or inserted) at the x carbon atom relative to the carboxyl
terminus of a fatty acid. X:Y indicates that a fatty acid contains X
number of carbon atoms and Y number of double bonds (e.g. 18:1).
The nucleotide sequence reported will appear in the GenBank,
EMBL and DDBJ Nucleotide Sequence Databases under the acces-
sion number U60277.
tures of the
-18:0-ACP desaturase and the three
diverged acyl-ACP desaturases are variations in num-
bers of amino acids in a region near their N-termini.
For example, the
-16:0-ACP desaturase contains 15
fewer amino acids in this region relative to known
18:0-ACP desaturases .
Weare currently attemptingto understand thestruc-
tural basis for the different chain-length and double
bond positional speciﬁcities of acyl-ACP desaturases.
One approach that we are using is site-directed muta-
genesis based on amino acid sequence alignments of
these enzymes. The goal of these studies is to con-
vert the activity of one type of acyl-ACP desaturase to
that of another by the replacement of speciﬁc residues.
In addition, with the recent availability of a three-
dimensional structure for the
, it is now possible to derive comparative models
of the substrate binding pockets of different types of
To enhance the usefulness of amino acid sequence
alignments and active site modeling, we are continu-
ing to pursue the isolation of cDNAs for acyl-ACP
desaturases with previously uncharacterized activities.
GR: 201001892, Pips nr. 133452 BIO2KAP
pl375us.tex; 2/04/1997; 7:48; v.7; p.1


It is not possible to stop climate change, a natural phenomenon that has affected humanity through the ages. Geological, archaeological, oral and written histories all attest to the dramatic challenges posed to past societies from unanticipated changes in temperature, precipitation, winds and other climatic variables. We therefore need to equip nations to become resilient to the full range of these natural phenomena by promoting economic growth and wealth generation.(Emphasis added) (The full letter)
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued increasingly alarming conclusions about the climatic influences of human-produced carbon dioxide (CO2), a non-polluting gas that is essential to plant photosynthesis.
The current UN focus on "fighting climate change," as illustrated in the Nov. 27 UN Development Programme's Human Development Report, is distracting governments from adapting to the threat of inevitable natural climate changes, whatever forms they may take. National and international planning for such changes is needed, with a focus on helping our most vulnerable citizens adapt to conditions that lie ahead. Attempts to prevent global climate change from occurring are ultimately futile, and constitute a tragic misallocation of resources that would be better spent on humanity's real and pressing problems.
It seems to me that the environmentalists haven't dealt with the contradictions in their own philosophy. For example, on the one hand it's wrong to upset the balance of an anthropic principle apparently written into Nature while on the other man and technology are viewed as unnatural, causing "pollution" and misanthropic tendencies are allowed an outlet in this way. It's worth questioning, what is the basis for the judgments typical to environmentalists? Another example, many seem to be ignorant enough to believe in the Darwinian creation myth yet they object when one species causes the extinction of another. If all the diversity of Life has been created by random mutations being filtered by the process of natural selection then why object to more filtering?
Obviously you cannot create diversity or find the "origin" of specification of form and species in a process of filtration, which is why even Darwin noted that natural "selection" might more aptly be called natural preservation. Perhaps on some level even ignorant environmentalists know that their creation myth is false, therefore they know that species have value and are worth protecting because fundamentally different life forms do not and will not emerge based on processes of extinction or random mutation filtered by natural "selection"/preservation of form and information that already exists within a group of organisms. I.e. a group of organisms may be filtered through a process of natural selection all you like but all you can do is draw forth forms and adaptations already specified within the range of information already specified in the genome, perhaps even less given genetic entropy. Ironically this is the view that many environmentalists seem to adhere to in the real world of empirical facts. It's only in the imaginary world of Darwinism where one can cite their own hypothesis as the equivalent of empirical facts that they apparently believe that species or life forms emerge from natural selection filtering processes of death, extinction and so on.


As a part of Laboratory Science subject, students from the Applied Science level 5 course had an opportunity to visit a working laboratory in Glen Keith Technical Centre.
Sarah Baxter from DYW Moray helped us to bring the realities of employment into this course. Thanks to her involvement we were able to organise a visit to Glen Keith Technical Centre where Alan Rettie gave us a tour around the laboratory.
Alan explains different methods used to investigate how much alcohol is in your whisky!
Our students were able to see in practise how important the different skills that they had learnt during this unit and how accurate they had to be in the techniques in a real work environment.
We were able to see Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry equipment (GC-MS) which is used to allow substances in a sample to be separated and then identified (as seen in crime scene investigation programs).
Alan is using GC-MS to check what elements and different alcohols are present in whisky.
GC-MS is used to test the whisky for different types of alcohol and we were happy to see that it was mostly ethanol – drinking alcohol.
Although we saw a lot of automatic equipment we did learn that basic skills like precise measurements, the preparation of solutions are essential in all laboratories e.g. making standard solutions and practising the use of glass pipettes are also very significant skills when looking for employment in the lab.
Our students were pleased to learn that titration is an automated process in the lab, but Alan has confirmed that it is very beneficial for students to be able to perform traditional titration for the basic understanding of this technique so we will keep doing titration without high tech equipment.
Analysing how much acid is present in whisky.
We asked many questions but students especially wanted to know what happens to all the whisky left after testing!
At the end of the visit Alan has given some tips for students to help them with job interviews. We have learned that although academic qualification is important, practical experience in the lab and willingness to learn are essential.
We are very grateful for this opportunity to visit working laboratory and being able to observe the lab technician analysing samples of whisky. Alan has managed to explain in a simple language how a very complicated equipment is working. We appreciate it very much that although there are only two people working in the lab Alan was willing to offer his time and professional experience.


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diffusion equation with specified initial and boundary conditions. Results of the through-diffusion experiments are obviously
evaluated by the “time-lag” method that needs for most of sorbing species unfortunately very long time of the experiment duration.
In this paper a modified approach is proposed for the evaluation of diffusion data for safety assessment, which decreases
the influence of propagation uncertainties using incorrect data and reduces time for acquiring data for safety assessment.
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Ever considered benefits of hummus? Hummus comes with many health benefits. health Hummus is an age-old delicacy that began its journey in the Middle East. Chickpeas are the backbone of hummus. There are lots of health benefits to hummus, some of which include its capacity to boost cardiovascular health, improve the digestive system, and improve muscular health.
Hummus has diverse uses in medical conditions, such as its help in the treatment of diabetes and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension. What does this post cover? You will get to know: what is hummus? Nutritional facts about hummus, health benefits of hummus, and a look at the health gains of individual ingredients used in preparing a perfect hummus.
What is hummus?
Hummus is a paste made with chickpeas, tahini, or sesame paste, and olive oil. It’s a very popular food in Greece, Syria, Israel, and Turkey. It has an appealing flavor and amazing health benefits, and thus it has assumed its place atop the list of the most trending healthy foods in the world. Its popularity is growing very fast.
Based on USDA standards, a perfect hummus is a very good source of essential minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, and potassium. It is also very rich in vitamin B6, B3, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B1. Hummus is very rich in protein and serves as a good source of fiber as well as essential fatty acids without bad cholesterol.
It is important to note that the nutritional content of hummus varies depending on the ingredients. For instance, a hummus prepared with spinach and carrots will have more vitamin A, while a scallion-based hummus will have more quantities of vitamins K and C.
Hummus is part of the Mediterranean diet.
Research by the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that eating hummus is similar to eating a Mediterranean diet. The study shows that 30% of people with heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease can be prevented if they switch to the Mediterranean diet. Eating beans is part of the Mediterranean diet, and hummus is a bean spread.
Different ingredients used in preparing hummus will offer different nutritional values. The primary ingredients in hummus are chickpeas and tahini. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are high-protein legumes that thrive in the Middle East. Tahini, also known as sesame paste, has a very strong flavor.
Hummus abound. The food comes with many other ingredients. They include lemon juice, salt, fresh garlic, paprika, and olive oil. To prepare this nutritious food, the entire ingredients are simply ground until they form a smooth paste, while seasonings are added to suit your taste.
One key hummus benefits is that the food contain folate may reduce the risk of colorectal cancers, such as colon cancer. The reason behind this may revolve around the healthy role of such foods in cell division. Hummus is a perfect example of this healthy food.
Hummus has been found to fight against the growth of various cancer cells due to the presence of phytic acid and saponins in chickpeas. The fiber content in hummus stops the harmful toxins from binding to the colon lining and flushing them out of the body.
Research shows that dietary fiber promotes colon health. Fiber alters gut bacteria and supports gastrointestinal health by enhancing the growth of healthy bacteria in the colon. It’s noteworthy that chickpeas contain phytoestrogens and isoflavones, which have been reported to help reduce the risk of lung cancer.
There are many benefits of hummus. Hummus has been found to regulate blood sugar levels. This health benefit is attributed to the low glycemic index of chickpeas. If you want to fully reap this healthy gain, go for dried chickpeas instead of canned chickpeas because the canned ones have a higher glycemic index.
The American Diabetes Association acknowledges hummus benefits be used as part of a diabetes meal plan. This is to support the findings by Harvard about how fiber helps with the management of diabetes. The study shows that fiber does not digest easily and thus slows down the release of sugar in the body. This complex carbohydrate nature and the gradual release of sugar help to control diabetes.
3. Healthy snacks for pregnant women
Hummus is loaded with lots of nutrients and thus provides health gains for everyone at all stages of human life. Pregnant women are not left out of these health benefits. Hummus is loaded with folate, which helps to prevent risks associated with birth defects popularly referred to as spina bifida.
Hummus contains several minerals and proteins—potassium, calcium, iron, and omega-3—that contribute greatly to the health of the fetus and the mother. Hummus may be the best and most healthy snack you need for the health of your baby and your mother, especially for the ever-craving and hungry pregnant mother.
4. Healthy Baby Weaning Food
In the absence of animal products such as fish and meat, hummus is a very good source of essential nutrients and protein. The NHS endorses hummus for babies as an alternative for their weaning foods from nine months on. Having hummus handy will provide a great health alternative for both the mother and her baby at any time during her nursing.
5. Heart Healthy
Findings have shown that hummus contains heart-healthy olive oil, which maintains cardiovascular health. This study supports the idea that eating olive oil is responsible for the low mortality arising from cardiovascular diseases in southern European Mediterranean countries. In the same vein, the Wall Street Journal supports the idea that consumption of olive oil-rich foods such as hummus helps lower the chances of developing cardiovascular problems such as stroke.
6. Prevents rheumatoid arthritis
One of the active nutrients in hummus is omega-3 fatty acids. This ingredient, coupled with olive oil, acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent in the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that add multi-dimensional health gains to the body, including relief from long-lasting inflammatory diseases such as cancer, hypertension, coronary artery diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis.
7. Lowers bad cholesterol
Hummus helps to balance cholesterol levels in the body. This health gain is attributed to the anti-atherogenic nature of olive oil in this healthy food. A study assessed the effect of olive oil on low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol. It showed positive results in reducing harmful cholesterol.
According to a study on chickpeas’ capacity to lower bad cholesterol by an Australian lecturer, Jane Pittway, in the Health and Biomedical Science Department at the University of Tasmania’s School of Human Life Science, a group of people within the age bracket of 30 and 70 with some health challenges were fed chickpeas daily for three years, while another group was fed fiber-rich foods like bread and cereal. The result revealed that those fed a chickpea diet took in less fat and had a reduction in their cholesterol levels.
How to make hummus recipes
There are many ways you can make hummus recipes. Your choice of the type of ingredient combination will depend on your choice of meals and diets. In this video below, you will discover simple way you can make a perfect hummus for your enjoyment.
Another way you can look at the health benefits of hummus is to look at the health benefits of the ingredients used in making the spread. Below is a look at the health benefits of individual ingredients in hummus.
The health benefits of hummus cannot be separated from its ingredients. Chickpeas are the main ingredient in making hummus. It is very healthy, contains unsaturated fatty acids, and is very rich in protein. Hummus is a beloved food among vegetarians. Chickpeas are particularly known for their capacity to prevent the buildup of cholesterol in the blood vessels and help correct blood sugar levels.
Although tahini is known to contain lots of calories and fats, because it’s used moderately in hummus recipes and because it contains unsaturated fats, there should be less worry. Tahini also contains high protein contents and remains a good source of calcium.
3. Olive oil
Another healthy ingredient in the preparation of hummus is olive oil. Olive oil is a healthy fat that is very high in monounsaturated fat and low in saturated fat. The oil has been found, as stated in the research above, to help regulate cholesterol levels and thus prevent several heart diseases.
4. Lemon juice and garlic
The health benefits of these two ingredients in hummus are amazing. They are powerful antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress in the body. The health benefits of garlic are so great that they can make a full post and be dealt with subsequently. They work together to boost the immune system and fight against viruses and bacteria.
Takeaway on hummus benefits
Taking hummus, either as a child or adult, will be the best thing that happens to you. It has been shown that it’s healthy for both pregnant mothers and babies. With hummus’ omega-3 fatty acids, the intelligence of your child and your healthy heart are assured.
Benefit of hummus – eating hummus will provide you with lots of iron, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, folic acid, and amino acids, especially tryptophan, tyrosine, and phenylalanine, which help promote quality sleep and a healthy mood.
Eating healthy diet is part of a healthy lifestyle and considering hummus benefits, the best way to make the best of your meal is to make different hummus recipes. Use hummus as a spread on your sandwiches, to dress your pasta and salad, as a side dish for your main course, or as a dip for raw vegetables.
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Two CHR research interns have developed first-of-its-kind data on 140 shootings occurring in churches from 1980-2005. This data has the potential to provide insight into the nature of hate crimes in churches and mass killings. Research interns Amy Kielmeyer (University of North Dakota) and Derek Bixby, B.A. (University of Minnesota) conducted the research and developed the data. The dataset is currently ready to be submitted to the Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research based at the University of Michigan and is being prepared for presentation at various national conferences.


Is your Make Up And Shampoo Toxic? Read the Label
A rundown of toxic chemicals that keep making their way into our beauty products.
Shampoo, lotion, body wash, nail polish, cleanser, toothpaste, deodorant... No this is not a monthly supplies list, but the number of beauty and personal care products that contain harmful chemicals.
Surprised? Yeah, so are we!
With over a thousand available options, it is very easy to get carried away with the shiny packaging and the mesmerising smell of these products.
But just take a moment and flip the product.
Do you see a list of complex chemical names listed under ingredients? Did you know that some of them get absorbed into your body even if you wash them away?
Now that we have your attention, let’s delve a little deeper into these serial offenders that keep making their way into our beauty products despite enough studies pointing to their carcinogenic properties.
Parabens are widely used in products to stop bacterial growth. They are normally listed as ‘butylparaben’, ‘ethylparaben’, ‘propylparaben’, ‘methylparaben’ on the product labels. Look for these on your product!
Considering their wide usage in pharmaceutical drugs, parabens must strictly be used in moderation or completely avoided, if possible.
Commonly used in toothpastes and mouth washes, triclosan is added to prevent bacterial contamination and act as a preservative. But it makes the bacteria antibiotic-resistant, which means that no amount of chemicals would prevent bacterial growth in the product.
It is also widely used in detergents, hand sanitizers, facial tissues and antiseptics. Triclosans are known to cause skin and eye irritation. They are listed under the same name on the labels. Watch out!
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
SLS is found in more than 90% of beauty and personal care products. Also listed as ‘Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)’ on the labels, it is commonly used to make the product lather and foam.
Apart from its harmful effects on the liver, kidneys and lungs, SLS may be retained in the body up till five days and cause more damage to the heart.
Commonly listed as ‘Formalin’, ‘Formic Aldehyde’, ‘Methanediol’, ‘Methanal’, ‘Methylene Glycol’ on the product labels.
Formaldehyde off-gases from products and gets absorbed by the skin. Apart from its scary carcinogenic properties, it is also known to cause skin and eye allergies.
Toluol or Toluene is a petrochemical which is a common paint thinner and solvent. Its presence in all nail treatment products can lead to serious respiratory ailments and lower the body’s immunity levels.
Pregnant women are often advised against any exposure to Toluene as it can have adverse effects on the fetus.
Even the synthetic colors and fragrance added to the products harm the human body and are commonly linked to allergies, respiratory diseases, and dermatitis.
It is important for you to research and buy products that are free of such harmful chemicals. And such products are available. Look for them now!
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Activities for All Seasons: Fun Ideas for Being Active All Year
Lack of regular bodily exercise is a primary reason for persistent disease . This is as a result of exercise helps release hormones that promote the flexibility of your muscle tissue to absorb amino acids.
Training for muscular endurance requires you to perform many repetitions at a decrease weight than you’ll use for muscular power. Some frequent workout routines that assess muscular endurance include pushups, sit-ups, and pull-ups – all carried out to some extent of fatigue. If you’re seeking to shed a couple of kilos fast, do the next-degree intensity exercise. Or, you’ll be able to jog and set sure intervals to sprint during that hour. Just a warning, your muscular tissues will ache after a high intensity workout.
Numerous studies have proven that regular bodily activity increases life expectancy and reduces the danger of untimely mortality. At least 60 minutes of bodily activity a day, most of which must be devoted to aerobic train. Children ought to do vigorous train and power coaching, similar to push-ups or gymnastics, on a minimum of three days each week. Physical exercise means any bodily movement produced by the contraction of muscle tissue that leads to an increase in vitality expenditure in comparison with baseline consumption. In general, exercise encourages the body to turn out to be more environment friendly at taking up, distributing, and using oxygen.
A combination of endurance training and energy training lets you get the most out of your workout by mixing issues up. Focusing on the identical routines time and again will make exercising much less efficient.
This article explores whether or not exercise actually helps with weight loss. Whether you follow a selected sport or observe the guideline of a hundred and fifty minutes of activity per week, you’ll inevitably improve your well being in many ways . Regular bodily exercise can increase the manufacturing of hormones that make you are feeling happier and help you sleep better. Also, among a bunch of 178 healthy males, the boys that reported extra train hours per week had higher sexual perform scores .
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In this information, we match sources to your exercise wants — at each fitness stage. Fitness can embrace muscular endurance, which is the flexibility of a muscle to proceed exerting pressure without tiring. As mentioned above, strength training builds bigger muscles. Endurance training, however, does not necessarily generate muscle tissue of a larger measurement.


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Liposuction by the Tumescent technique gives the safety and comfort of local anesthesia while microcannulas provide smooth precise results.
Liposuction removes excess fat from specific areas of the body to improve its shape and contour. Localized accumulations of fat, which are often genetically determined, are usually resistant to exercise and dieting. A rigid tube that looks somewhat like a small straw is inserted through tiny incisions in the skin. The tube is connected to a suction pump and by using a back and forth motion the unwanted fat is vacuumed out.
Large amounts of fluid containing dilute lidocaine (for local anesthesia) and epinephrine (to greatly reduce bleeding) are gently pumped into the fatty layer through tiny needle holes in the skin until it is swollen. The swelling of the fatty layer makes it easier to remove the unwanted fat and there is virtually no blood loss (average less than a tablespoon). It also results in numbness that lasts up to 24 hours. This numbness allows the procedure to be done without the need for general anesthesia and greatly reduces postoperative discomfort. Light oral sedation is used to make the injection of the fluid comfortable.
By using microcannulas, which are approximately the size of a thermometer, there are several advantages. The liposuction can be performed through very tiny access holes. These heal quickly, are so small they do not require stitches, and are essentially invisible when healed. Second, the microcannulas make for a more gentle procedure and produces the most smooth and even result possible. In addition, the tiny channels from microcannulas contract very well allowing the skin to contract and drape well after the procedure.
Liposuction works best for people who have localized areas of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. It is not a substitute for weight loss and it is important to have realistic expectations about what liposuction will do for you. It works best for those who are not significantly overweight but want to improve the shape and contour of their body. It will remove “inches” but will not significantly change your “pounds”. These fat cells removed by liposuction do not grow back. You have all the fat cells you are going to make in your life by the end of puberty. When you gain weight, you expand fat cells that you already have. Tumescent liposuction permanently removes fat cells. If you gain weight after liposuction, it will go to the fat cells in other areas your body where you have not had liposuction.
After your liposuction, only Tylenol is needed for discomfort during healing. There is some soreness in treated areas. Many patients are able to return to light exercise activities like jogging or golf within a day or two after surgery.


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How many calories does one Onion Roti have?
One Onion Roti gives 169 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 73 calories, proteins account for 12 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 88 calories. One Onion Roti provides about 8 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.
Click here to see Onion Roti calories. The Onion Roti is flavorful yet moderately-spiced so it will be appealing to the whole family. Spiced with cumin seeds, ginger, coriander and green chillies, this whole wheat based roti is rather versatile-it can be had with an elaborate vegetable preparation or just a cup of curds and pickle.
Is Onion Roti healthy?
Yes, this healthy onion roti consists of mainly whole wheat flour, onions and fats like ghee and oil. Most of these ingredietns are healthy but there is an issue with the fat amounts used in this roti.
Lets understand the ingredients of Onion Roti.
What's good in this Onion Roti recipes!
Whole Wheat flour : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed 11 benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.
Onions (pyaz, kanda) : Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin in Onions promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart, diabetics. Read the benefits of onions.
Coriander (kothmir, dhania) : Coriander is a fresh herb often used as a flavour enhancer in Indian cooking. It is mainly used as a garnish. This is the best way to use it - no cooking. This preserves its vitamin C content which helps to build our immunity and bring that sparkle to the skin. The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrient which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details.
Green Chillies : Antioxidant vitamin C in green chillies protects the body from effects of harmful free radicals and prevents stress. It is probably the high fiber which helps in controlling blood sugar levels. This it is a welcome addition to a diabetic diet. Suffering from anaemia? Add green chillies to your list of iron rich foods too. For complete details see benefits of green chilli.
Benefits of Cumin Seeds ( jeera) : The most common benefit of jeera known to many is to soothe the stomach, intestine and the entire digestive tract. Cumin seeds are apparently a very good source of iron. A tbsp. of cumin seeds can fulfil nearly 20% of days iron requirement. Even small quantity of cumin seeds has huge amounts of calcium – a bone supporting mineral. They aid is digestion, weight loss and help reduce inflammation. See detailed benefits of cumin seeds, jeera.
Ginger (Adrak) : Ginger is an effective cure for congestion, sore throat, cold and cough. It aids digestion and relieves constipation. Ginger was found as effective as drugs in relieving menstrual pain. Ginger is effective in decreasing the cholesterol levels in patients with high cholesterol. Ginger significantly reduces symptoms of nausea in pregnant ladies. See here for 16 Super Health Benefits of Adrak, Ginger.
Ghee : Other than calories and fats, the only nutrients that ghee is rich in are the vitamins – all of which are fat-soluble. All the 3 vitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K) are antioxidants which have a role in removing free radicals from the body and protecting our cell as well as help in maintaining skin health and glow. Ghee is an excellent, high-quality selection medium of cooking because of its high smoke point. As compared to most oils and butter, ghee can handle a smoke point of 230°C, 450°F, thus its less prone to oxidant and destruction of nutrients. Yes, ghee does contain cholesterol, but some amount of cholesterol is needed by the body. Cholesterol has some functions to play too. It is necessary for hormone production, brain function, cell health and lubricating the joints. It is, in reality, a high quality fat for the body and brain. Ghee is loaded with fats but that’s medium chain fatty acids (MCT) which aid in weight loss. Ghee is healthy for daibetics in small amounts. Learn to easily make your ghee at home which is free of preservatives. See benefits of ghee.
What is a healthy accompaniment to this Onion Roti?
We suggest you pair it with homemade curds using cows milk or low fat curds, lauki pudine ka raita, mixed veggie raita, low calorie spinach raita or a cucumber and pudina raita. Homemade full fat curds
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Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Onion Roti?
No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. Onion Roti is healthy but a bit high in fat and ruled out for weight loss, diabetics and heart patients.
Can healthy individuals have Onion Roti?
If you are healthy, then by all means have this as it has good fat coming from ghee.
Onion Roti is high in these.
1. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones.
2. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate
Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
How to burn 169 calories that come from Onion Roti?
Walking (6 kmph) = 51 mins
Running (11 kmph) = 17 mins
Cycling (30 kmph) = 23 mins
Swimming (2 kmph) = 29 mins
Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.


I've discovered a lot of references to "The Descendants of Robert Lamkin of the Northern Neck of Virginia". by Harold E. Wilkins. If they are accurate, then I'm a descendent of Stephen Hokins and Giles Hopkins through a long line of Lamkins. Does anyone know how accurate and how accepted this research is? Thanks.


Now everyone can grow watermelon in their own back yard with this lunchbox variety which features a very dark green rind and a red flesh color. One of the sweetest and earliest melons with very small seeds. Fruit grows 8" round. The fruit typically weigh between 9 and 12 pounds.
GALIA OR OGEN MELONS are super sweet Israeli melons that have netted rinds similar to cantaloupes but paler in color. The sweet pale green to almost white flesh has the consistency of a honeydew with what has been described as a spicy-sweet or banana-like aroma. When ripe, they slip from the vine.
Indian-type tomato with a sour taste. A must for all Indian dishes, and are excellent for making soups especially rasam. 3 oz. flat, round, and firm fruits are borne on determinate plants. Highly disease tolerant. Hy. SKU: 215
Superior paste type tomato resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium wilts. Bears big crops of bright red, plum-shaped fruits with meaty interiors, and few seeds. The fruits weight about 2 ounces. Excellent for canning, eating whole or adding body to tomato juice.
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Sean, it took me some time to figure out just why I experienced this problem. And I discovered the reason accidentally. I had chosen SIVER as the APPLICATION COLOR SCHEME under SE OPTIONS/HELPERS. In this configuration, the MIN/MAX/CLOSE icons in the upper right hand corner that affect the individual files (not the overall software) are a pale yellow and nearly invisible. When I realized this, I went back and checked my records. I had previously used what is now called (and may've always been called) CLASSIC SILVER. In this scheme, the above icons are clearly visible.


Putting Flower Power into the hands of keen amateur gardeners helps to see the results helps to show what a difference it can make. Last summer we asked some keen amateur gardeners to try Flower Power for the first time.
Starbeck in Bloom, North Yorkshire
At Starbeck in Bloom 2017, the whole community pulled together with over 25 separate groups helping with projects and fundraising and work parties. The culmination was a River of Flowers stretching down the High Street of yellow flowers made of recycled materials made by 18 groups.
The bloom group worked very hard by bringing the wider community together to help make Starbeck a better place to live and this year the group were entered into Britain in Bloom in the Urban category. They used Flower Power to feed the plants in their displays and won not just a Silver Gilt medal but also a Gold award for community participation.
“We were really pleased to use the Flower Power again in Starbeck,” says Christine Stewart who leads the volunteers . “We have had good results especially in the new borders in the library garden. These were donated plants and the soil is quite impoverished so by using Flower Power when watering helped to get them established and they all gave us a good show later in the season. Our cenotaph barrier baskets have never been very good, but this year they were outstanding. On investigation one of our team, Andy had been feeding them weekly using the Flower Power which I had given him for the street tubs. All in all Starbeck looked lovely all through the summer and Flower Power fertiliser ready did help ensure the plants were in tip top condition.
Please pass on our thanks to Richard Jackson from all at Starbeck in Bloom”
Garden Club plant trial
Rainton Garden Club in Yorkshire meets at the village hall, the hub of the village. Last summer about 40 members of the club took part in a trial to grow a Sunpatien.
Members could use their own compost and pot, but they had to feed with Flower Power though the growing season.
On show day in August around twenty members staged their plants and there were some very good specimens. Many of the members had also used the Flower Power around their garden on hanging baskets, tomatoes and peppers and the feedback was excellent.


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We need to synchronize sampling of several adxl362. The ADXL362's will be read sequentially from one host cpu. It is simple to provide a common synchronous external trigger for all devices.
But - is it also possible to ensure that samples from say trigger edge nr. i are correctly matched up with samples from edge nr. i from the other adxl362's once transferred to the host CPU?
The risk is that there can be a pipeline delay which is different in one adxl362 from another. I.e. differing number of waiting samples.
Clearly a proper startup sequence and sync-lock with the read-out and trigger is important. The host cpu has also full control of the trigger and can start and stop this as required.
Can someone guide us to the basics of such a startup and run procedure?
Thanks for any advice.


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What is the Raw Foods Diet?
With all the attention raw food celebrities are getting for their healthy glow and rocking bodies, many people are asking the question “What is the raw food diet?”. It’s much different than you might think. You won’t be living on carrot sticks and sushi. What you will be living is life at a whole new level. How can that be? Because you have probably been exposed to these foods your whole life:
* processed sugars
* refined flours
* hydrogenated oils
* meat, dairy and eggs tainted with hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides
* food dyes
* cooked food toxins
The raw foods diet is about stepping off the roller coaster these foods put our bodies on. It is an opportunity to see how you look and feel without these highly processed foods. Give your body a vacation from dealing with these taxing foods and it will have time to heal itself. That healing can take many forms, but the most common is loosing fats,especially around the mid section, thighs and bottom. Why?
Because fat is a safe place to store acids and toxins that build up from eating the Standard American Diet. When you stop eating that way, your body doesn’t have toxins to store. It even has time to break down the existing toxins stored in that fat. And guess what, when the toxins are broken down the body doesn’t NEED fat as a safe storage place. Being magically wise, the body lets that unneeded fat go!
What would your body look like if you gave your it a break from processed foods? Glowing skin? Shinny Hair? Could you see those abs at last?
How would your moods be different without exposure to the hormones in animal products? Is it depression, PMS, or ADD? Or does the potpourri of antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, dyes, flavorings and preservatives affect these conditions in ways we cannot yet understand?
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It devours the cold blues to perpetuate the blossoming pinks and yellows of the moment, which in turn will become a feast for emergent greens.


Wow, I love this time of year. The weather is perfect, the trees are blossoming the birds are singing and I am walking more. Today walking home at lunch time, I was in awe of the colours around me, the quietness of the town either at work, asleep waiting for night shift or resting before the onslaught of kids as they come home from school. I could hear the breeze, the birds and my foot steps. I felt the warmth of the sun and the warmth of the breeze. The sky a clear deep blue, the ground a mix of bark mulch and roasted orange sand and between them, the amazing array of greens from the dark bottle green of the Mulga, the silver-grey green of some gums and salt bush and the lime and vibrant green leaves of other native shrubs and trees. The trunks and branches in varying shades of silver, burnt umber and pink-browns and textures that are just as varied. They are flowering and vibrant reds and yellows leap from their branches. The birds play in the warm air currents, lifting and falling, black dots in the sky.
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There are bugs in the Acrobat XI and Acrobat X releases that affect Cradle’s ability to use the DDE interface to PDF documents. Adobe Systems released version 11 of their Acrobat products on 15th October 2013 and they released the latest version 11.0.03 on 14th May 2013. The original release of version 10 was in November 2010 and version 10.1 was released on 14th June 2011.
In the version 11 release, Adobe Systems introduced a bug in the registry keys for the DDE commands that provide the interface into Acrobat and Acrobat Reader that applications can use to reference specific pages and sections of documents. The effect of these bugs are that links from Cradle into specific pages or specific areas in pages in PDF files will not work.
In the version 10 release, Adobe Systems changed the DDE commands that an external application can use, and Cradle does use, to move to a specific position in a specific page of a PDF document. Unfortunately, errors within Acrobat 10 forced corrections to this new mechanism, which were released as part of Acrobat 10.1. These bugs affect all applications, including Cradle, using Acrobat to open PDF files.
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Reiki Animal Initiations
The universal life energy present in all living beings is the healing force that is accessed when either giving or receiving a Reiki treatment. Since Reiki has the ability to affect healing on a mental, emotional, physical, or spiritual level the animals who have been initiated in Reiki are able to receive a personalized and enhanced form of these healing influences.
First Degree Reiki
In first degree Reiki it is taught that whenever a Reiki practitioner’s hands are touching someone the Reiki healing energy is naturally activated and begins flowing out of the hands and into whomever the practitioner is touching. This presents a very remarkable opportunity to animals who have been initiated in Reiki.
Animals and the Earth
Due to the individual nature of each species of animal each one relates to the earth and their environment in a unique way. Those with feathers and the four-legged ones actually participate in an energy exchange with Mother earth.
There are a variety of situations which can cause a decrease in the quality and volume of this energy exchange. The way an animal perceives and experiences physical, emotional, or mental stress are key factors. The presence, or the development, of illness, physical symptoms such as itching, or emotional, or behavioral changes can indicate that this energy flow has become constricted. I teach my clients and Reiki students how to remedy this and help restore a healthy and proper energy flow between an animal and the earth.
The Earth Energy, Reiki Balance
After an animal receives a Reiki initiation the presence of the universal life force energy which saturates Reiki adds a richness and depth to the healing energy exchange between the animals and the earth.
Because the four-legged ones spend so much time on all fours every moment their feet are touching the earth, the floor, or someone, the Reiki energy is flowing. And whenever the Reiki energy is flowing both the giver and the receiver are benefiting from the balancing and healing effects of this universal life force energy. Every time an animal who has received a Reiki initiation is standing, walking, or running both the animal and the earth are receiving the Reiki healing energy.
Reiki Heals Animals and the Earth
The consequences of this can have a profound effect both on the animal giving the Reiki and on the healing energies flowing into Mother earth. For many from sensitive inituitives, to biologists, and scientists the earth has become known as a living, sentient being herself. One definition is that all life forms on earth are part of a single planetary being called Gaia. And these organisms and life forms present within Gaia are in some manner working to restore balance – or homeostasis – to themselves and their environment. This model also applies to individual animals or people since symptoms and illness arise in an attempt to try and restore oneself to health and balance. The healing influences of Reiki on the earth will naturally help her restore herself to balance. As this happens we’ll see improvement in the health of individual ecosystems, and ultimately our whole environment.
Sometimes to have the most effect on a physical situation a nonphysical, spiritual approach can be the most appropriate course of action to produce unexpected favorable results.
Reiki Supports the Healing Process
Having your critter kids initiated in Reiki can help them in their process of healing emotional, behavioral, or physical imbalances. This occurs because as the Reiki energy is naturally activated they also receive this healing energy as they are giving it. Reiki can also help keep them healthy. As the energy flows it is an ideal preventive health care healing method. It can provide the animals the awareness of having a very important job regarding the healing work they are now able to do with themselves, for you, and for the planet. Many animals are so grateful to be able to give back to the people they love by giving Reiki to them. All it takes is a paw on your thigh or in your hand and you are receiving first degree Reiki from your critter kid.
As the animals receive the second and third degree Reiki attunements their ability to access the healing properties of the universal life force energy increases. They can also become more creative in giving and sending Reiki healing as well.
Any animal can receive a Reiki initiation. All I need is a full body picture of the animal taken within the last year. I offer the first, second, and third degree levels for animals. These initiations can be done long distance and are done during a scheduled appointment time. Every animal who receives a Reiki initiation will also receive a certificate suitable for framing.


There’s no denying that ice cream is a delightful treat that brings joy to many. However, the effects it may have on our skin, particularly when it comes to pimples and acne, have sparked much debate. In this article, we’ll delve into the question of whether ice cream can cause pimples and explore its potential impact on acne-prone skin. Let’s uncover the truth behind this popular frozen dessert and its effects on our skin health.
Is Ice Cream Bad for Acne?
Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to the formation of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. The link between diet and acne has been a subject of interest for researchers and health enthusiasts alike.
One factor that could contribute to acne breakouts is the consumption of dairy products, including ice cream. Dairy products, such as milk and cheese, are known to contain hormones and growth factors, which can potentially stimulate oil production in the skin. This increased oil production can lead to clogged pores, providing a favorable environment for acne-causing bacteria to thrive.
Furthermore, ice cream, as a dairy product, often contains a high amount of sugar and processed carbohydrates. These sugary treats can cause rapid spikes in insulin levels, triggering inflammation throughout the body, including the skin. Inflammation plays a significant role in exacerbating acne, making it important for individuals with acne-prone skin to be mindful of their sugar intake, including that from ice cream.
Is Ice Cream Bad for Your Skin?
Apart from its potential impact on acne, ice cream can also have other negative effects on our skin. The high sugar content in ice cream leads to a process called glycation, where sugar molecules bind to collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. Collagen and elastin are essential proteins that provide structure and elasticity to the skin, keeping it firm and youthful.
When sugar molecules attach to collagen and elastin, they become stiff and less functional, resulting in premature aging signs, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Moreover, glycation promotes the production of harmful molecules called free radicals, which can further damage skin cells and accelerate the aging process.
It’s worth noting that individuals with preexisting skin conditions, such as eczema or rosacea, may find that consuming ice cream exacerbates their symptoms. Both sugar and dairy have been linked to worsening inflammatory skin conditions, and in such cases, it’s essential to be cautious about consuming ice cream and monitor its effects on the skin.
While indulging in a scoop of ice cream every now and then can bring joy to our taste buds, it’s essential to be aware of its potential impact on our skin. For those with acne-prone skin, the hormones and growth factors found in dairy products, combined with the high sugar content in ice cream, could contribute to breakouts and inflammation.
Moreover, the glycation process caused by sugar can damage collagen and elastin, leading to premature aging signs. Individuals with specific skin conditions should pay extra attention to how ice cream affects their skin and consider alternative, skin-friendly treats.
As with any dietary concern, moderation is key. Enjoying ice cream occasionally is unlikely to cause significant harm to most people. However, if you notice adverse effects on your skin after indulging in this sweet treat, it might be worth reducing your intake or exploring alternative options.
Remember, maintaining healthy skin is not just about what you put on the outside but also what you put on the inside. A balanced diet, proper hydration, and a consistent skincare routine tailored to your skin type can go a long way in supporting overall skin health. Always consult with a dermatologist or healthcare professional if you have specific concerns about your skin or dietary choices.