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Here's the thing about chemistry: You can fight it, vehemently, but you will always lose.The desire to be with someone can often be like a leaky faucet. Quite nagging, at first, especially if you're trying to focus on something (or someone) else. But soon, it becomes like a tidal wave, crashing over you again and again, reminding you how numb you felt before this insistent, demanding, exhilarating, and even frightening experience. But giving in…Giving in can be like dancing outside during a thunderstorm: risky, exciting, fortifying. So what if you get a bit wet? It can feel so good to surrender…
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Polite disbelief radiated from him,
At the idea that I wasn't as beautiful as he'd imagined.
"I'm ordinary", I insisted.
But he would always see me as supernally beautiful.
Thus, I was incapable of loving him
In any way that wasn't extraordinary.
Shell Suite: Chad Valley
Sometimes, a song captures you not necessarily with words or melody, but because of this inexplicable mixture of calm, adrenaline, nostalgia, and euphoria it evokes. This is such a song.
Let Go: Frou Frou
"There's beauty in the breakdown."
Letting go of the past can be difficult. Letting go of the present, of relevant, poignant, on-going pain, and allowing oneself to be removed from that which causes it, no matter the sacrifice, can be impossible. Humanity's greatest asset and largest flaw lies in our ability to adapt. Unfortunately, being able to adapt and function in new circumstances always comes with a rough adjustment periods, which in tun leads to complacency with bad situations. Because most of us have ourselves fooled that our situations, no matter how unhappy they make us, are better and far more favourable that starting over would be. Pithy, trite sayings like "It could always be worse" or "Better the evil you know than the evil you don't know", help us to justify our own fear of change, which is very often tangentially linked to a fear of happiness.
The truth is, there is always room for growth, for change, and many of us will never reach our full potential or personal success or happiness because we are too afraid, and have become best frenemies with fear and anxiety, making no attempt to let go, start over, and fall in love with life.
Rolling Stone: Niykee Heaton
"Let me be your lullaby, playing in your head this song every night.
Give me ten minutes, let me bare by soul…
I don't wanna be alive if it doesn't feel like this, right now…
I'm not afraid to die if you are by my side…"
Sometimes, despite distance, the intensity of our passion for another can be an emotion that eclipses all others. The sensations are familiar yet foreign, all senses heightened so that life before seemed black and white, and life with them, even for brief periods, is technicolour. Feeling like we'd die without that person, or that life would lose all real meaning without them, is so common, and often has a hurtful conclusion, and yet many of us willingly jump into the treacherous waters of love. Why is that?
If we are to be friends,
Then be kind to me.
Treat my shortcomings with tolerance,
And my pain with compassion.
If we are to be friends,
Then know me.
Take the time to learn
The secrets lurking in the moments between
My laughter and the silent pain behind my eyes.
If we are to be lovers,
Understand that I require love.
I need my hand held and my eyes stared into
Just as I need my body embraced and my toes curled.
If we are to be lovers,
I have to love you.
Open up your mind to me.
Bring down the walls; I need transparency.
If we are to be more than eventual
Distant memories,
Then nurture my place in your life.
Do not block out the sun with coldness, distance, and lies.
Water us with sincerity, nearness, and warmth.
Allow us to fully bloom.
Cool Kids: Echosmith
"All the cool kids, they seem to fit in."
Nearly everyone wants to fit in with their peers as a child. We want more than just to be respected and tolerated, though some still fail to achieve even these basic things (often though no fault of their own). No,we want to be included, liked. We want to belong. What no one ever tells you when you're a child, though, is that the need to belong, to have a group that knows, accepts and loves you, never goes away. They don't tell you that peer pressure never goes away, either. It just gets subtler. The popular clique gets replaced with affluent neighbours or the stylish co-workers or the naturally fit people at the gym. There will always be a set of "cool kids", and if you're not one of them, their lives can often seem flawlessly easy and glamorous, especially when you're dealing with difficult matters.
When I first heard "Cool Kids" by Echosmith, my first thought was that this sounded like something I would have written as a teenager (I didn't realize at the time that the band was, in fact, comprised of teens). Then I felt a bit of self-conscious irritation at the fact that, at almost thirty years old, this song was incredibly relateable to me. I'd been a loner as a child (due to a combination of frequent moving, an unusual voracity for reading, incredibly large glasses and a bit of shyness). This lead to my becoming even more introverted as a teen. I wanted a group of friends, and I collected a couple every few years (some of whom have stood the test of time and that I'm still close to), But I always have and still often do feel like I'm on the "outside", Never the cool kid, always the loner, living in my head and wondering why that is. "Cool Kids" struck a chord with me because, as often as we hear songs about love, loss, heartache, lust and the quest for riches, rarely is anyone ever so honest as to admit that they want a friend, that they want to belong, and that they envy others who do. The truth is, this feeling, this need for gregarious socializing, might be the most common of all.


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South Africa, also referred to as Republic of South Africa is one of the countries in the African Continent. Located at the southern edge of the continent, the country lies in 29.046 degrees south of equator and 25.063 degrees east of Green meridian. It spans a coastline of 2.798 kilometers to the Atlantic and IndianOceans. Its neighboring countries are Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and it surrounds Lesotho. It is distinguishing feature is cultural and linguistic diversity with eleven languages recognized in the constitution.
The judicial system in South Africa consists of a body of judges and magistrates who preside over South African courts. It is very independent wing of the government constitutionally. Its functions are to interpret the laws enacted by the South African Parliament and also interpret explanatory statements as stipulated by legislature upon enactment (Van der Merwe, 2004). Its structure is defined in chapter 8 of the Constitution of South Africa which guarantees the courts independence alongside requiring other organs of the state to facilitate court protection.
Judicial system in South Africa was established in the earliest period of colonialism but has undergone drastic changes since attainment of independence by Republic of South Africa. According to Van der Merwe (2004) currently the Court system is as follows:
Constitutional Court
Supreme Court
High court
Magistrate Court
Other simplified courts (special income tax courts, land claims courts, community courts, children courts, sexual offences courts and other).Generally this makes South Africa judicial system simple and accessible.


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It's getting to be that time again folks. Yes, the dreaded "back to school" time. Personally I think I dread it more than my children!
I've been doing family law exclusively for about ten (10) years and I've started to see patterns. Things are much quieter and calmer in the summer (litigation is greatly reduced) but the return of the school year brings a flurry of court requests. What is it about September that causes the increase and more importantly, what can you do to avoid the coming onslaught?
One aspect of September is that it brings with it a sense of newness, the chance to start over and reinvent oneself. However, what may be good for the parent may or may not be the best for the children. Many separating or divorced parents do not agree about where their children will be attending school. Private versus public schools, charter schools, K-12 online classes. Usually if the children have a history of attending private school, that will continue to happen after separation and divorce. The courts like to see continuity and stability in the childrens' lives. If you are trying to figure out where to live after you leave the marital residence, it is almost always a good idea to remain in the same school district. Travel to/from the other home will be much less of an issue and, there is a good chance the local school bus will stop near your new home.
September also means that the trifecta of big holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) is around the corner and, parents become anxious that they may not get to spend the holidays with their children. The best way to avoid last minute litigation is to have a written, signed parenting plan/agreement. That way everyone knows where the children will be and with whom they will be spending time. Make an appointment with a family law attorney to discuss your options and plan for the future.


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Monday, January 21, 2013
"Free press" eh?
I been without an Internet connection for a whole 2 months recently because of yet another move. It's been an interesting and very educational experience in more ways than one. I been reduced to go to daily treks to Ralphs and Starbucks and use their Internet to catch up on the stuff I missed. needless to say it's been an eye opening experience. When France attacked and invaded Mali, of course I was fairly interesting in hearing/reading as much as possible about it. Surprise, surprise, the supposedly free USA press decided to instead go with another story, talking non stop about some football asshole who created imaginary girlfriend who he supposedly met on the Internets and got supposedly got duped when it turned out she didn't exist. Wow, that is SUCH a huge and important story, I'm sure, the FOX TV news station had to use 15 minutes of it's airtime to talk about it instead of maybe mentioning the Mali invasion. But no such luck. Worse even CNN and other supposedly free press corporation are totally mum about Mali and the French. The USA and the Western world are always bashing China and how they censor their news. yet they have been quiet on the French invasion of Mali for a week now. I had to go to Alijezzira to find news about the French. So much for the so called "free press" of USA.
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Fantasy VS Reality
USA has always been exceedingly good and creating fantasy fables about itself, i.e. lying through its teeth about itself. Over the decades it has created hundreds of myths: "freedom and democracy that doesn't exist anyplace else", "land of opportunities, "all men created equal" and so on. These myths have been able to persists over the decades due to the simple fact that people are very happy when somebody lies to them and tells them what they wanna hear. After all, Reality and its ugly truths are much harder to deal with. Take the latest myth that skilfully mixes lies and propaganda: the movie about the Killing of Osama Bin Alladin: Zero Dark Thirty. You know, Im getting seriously tired of repeating the trth over an d over but I guess I have to speak it one more time so hear it goes: Bin Alladin was never officially charged with 9-11. Even FBI's official web site didn't list him as such. Bin Alladin even publicly went on record to say he had nothing to do with 9-11. Bin Alladin used to work for the CIA during the 1980s. Bin Alladin was not heard from since 2001 and nobody knows when he really died. No official photos exits to show he was killed. Why would USA kill him, he would be infinitely more valuable alive than dead.As presented, the official 91-11 story doesnt hold water. Iraq didnt have ANY "weapons of mass distraction" yet USA attacked it anyway. USA has NOT showed ANY evidence Iran has a nuclear program. And so on and so on and so on. I'm tired of repeating myself over. But USA always needs a "bad guy" so presto: a movie is created that shamelessly mixes fact and outright lies and is presented to the USA public. The public, dumb as it is, eats it up. I can imagine future generations watching this piece of pure propaganda and learning its history from there. Amazing bullshit continues non stop.
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
2013 and Ann Coultier won't read/watch the news no more!
Isn't that a nice present??? SO how will she know what the so called liberals are up to so she can screech about them? Mebbe she has finally ran out of things to say? Say it isn't so Annie. Wish Rush (Mr Pills) will do the same, but no such luck. Ah well, only idiots will believe he is telling any resemblance to the truth. Mebbe I should do what Annie (I got Adam's apple) does and talk about random shit. letz see...Jean Michel Jarre is saying he will quit France over high taxes. FUCK you, Jean. You haven't made a good record in decades anyway fuckface. Depardiue too. Go fuck yourself, you rich bastard And take that senile bitch Bardo with you too. Taxes are what make a country go around you morons. Take an economics class you fuckers. In other news, Chaves seems to be on his way out. Oh well. He should have taken it easy and not try to do all the work himself. Im sure Americans are secretly snickering and leering, and preparing to take over once he is dead. At least Castro is hanging in there. Im sure he will live at least to see 90. Good for him.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The "fiscal cliff"
So. The much screamed about, much "taken-out-of-context" much "lets-play-our-latest-Pavlovian-games-with-the-dumb-serfs" "fiscal cliff" turned out NOT to be much of a cliff after all. Not even a decline really. Not even(insert your own metaphor here). Whatta surprise eh? I am SO shocked I tell ya. So. Now I wonder what the next scare thing the COM(Corporate Owned media) is preparing to blast our puny brains with so we can't think straight for a minute. Greece? The EU? The always ready stand by latest "terrorist threat"? After all, there is only two possible way to control the serfs: through pleasure or through fear. Since USA can't control its dumb populace through pleasure as much as it used to, the fear is the only thing they got left. It's all simple Psychology 101 really.
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This is the first tutorial in a long journey called "Ethical Hacking using KALI LINUX" and in this tutorial I am going to show you guys how to crack a password protected ZIP file in Kali Linux. We are cracking zip file as this is the simplest thing we can start with. Also I am going to keep simple passwords do it doesn't take much time to crack.
So Let's start the process to crack zip file. Here I am going to create a password protected file and than zip it. I will keep the password very simple at first.
Here I am using password "hello".
In order to crack the zip password I am going to use 'fcrackzip' to crack the password. So let's begin by taking a look at the usage of fcrackzip. To do so use command fcrackzip –help
I am going to use brute-force attack here. Let's see the process now. I will explain everything that will be used in the process.
Use the command fcrackzip -b -c a -l 1-5 -u pass_file.zip
Here -b is for brute force attack
-c is for charset i.e characters, I think the password contains. As the password is 'hello' so 'a' indicated lowercase alphabets.
-l is the length of password. I guess it may be 1 to 5 characters long.
-u is to use unzip to try every password it come up with.
and at last I have the file, which we need to crack password of. Enter and wait for it to crack the password for you
There you go we got the password. Let's try to use number password now. I will use '12346' as the password.
The whole process will remain same except charset will be numbers now so '1' will be used instead of 'a'. Let's try this
There you go we got the password. As this password is very simple, it hardly took anytime to crack it.
This is it for this tutorial guys. I will post another tutorial in which I will show you cracking with mixed charsets like alphanumeric and also with dictionary attack.
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text: Ann Pearson Department Chair; Murray and Martha Ross Professor of Environmental Sciences; Harvard College Professor Ann Pearson is the Murray and Martha Ross Professor of Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on applications of analytical chemistry, isotope geochemistry, and molecular biology to biochemical oceanography and Earth history. ... Read more about Ann PearsonThe Pearson LabEPS 20 Oxford St. Cambridge, MA 02138 Office location: Geo Museum, Room 362 email@example.com: 617-384-8392, f: 617-495-8839


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Established in September 1991 by community leaders, the Coral Gables Community Foundation, through its discretionary, donor-advised and scholarship funds has helped youth, the elderly and persons with disabilities. The Foundation has provided dental care for needy children, sponsored cultural activities in the community, awarded academic, dance and music scholarships, as well as offered seminars to educate the public on important health, finance and estate-planning issues, awarding nearly $7 million to worthy causes.
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce played a key role in establishing the Foundation. The Foundation would like to recognize the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, as well as the following community leaders involved in the creation of the organization, for their leadership and support throughout the years: Kent Abney, Donna Abood, Jim Barker, Bob Bauchman, Jeanne Becker, Willy Bermello, Tom Bovee, Tom Bradley, Gabe Bustamante, David Case, Tom Chegin, Terry Claus, Leona Cooper, Denny Fast, Michael Fong, Gail Goggin, Willie Gonzalez, Seth Gordon, Mort Guilford, Allan Heard, Roberta Hulce, Joel Karp, Bill Kerdyk, Jr., Michael Lewis, David Lieberman, Kay Little, Elliott Lowenstein, Derek Lyth, Steve Magenheimer, Lolita Manchero, Lee Mandell, Victoria Mendero, Ralph Moore, Mel Morganstern, Janelle Patty, Georgian Prats, Ron Robinson, Neil Rollnick, David Rowe, Laura Russo, Jerry Santeiro, Ron Shuffield, Walt Stanton, Karl Steene, Ron Stone, Cathy Swanson, Bud Thompson, Bon Trescott, Eileen Vargas, Guillermo Villar, Ellen Wacher, Dorothy Weaver and David Wind.
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the mission of the Coral Gables Community Foundation is to foster programs and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for people living and working in Coral Gables, "The City Beautiful."
Your support and donations represent a sound investment in giving back to your community. We hope that you will contribute and experience the power and impact of creative philanthropy through the Coral Gables Community Foundation.
Council of Past Chairs
John O'Rourke (2016, 2017) | Carlos F. Garcia (2013, 2014, 2015) | William A. "Bill" Bonn, Esq. (2011, 2012)
Jerry Santeiro* (2009, 2010) | Jeannett Black Slesnick (2008) | Howard Glicken (2007)
J. Thomas "Tom" Cookson (2006) | Yolanda "Yoli" Woodbridge (2005) | William P. "Bill" Murphy (2004)
Henry O. "Hank" Langston (2003) | Mary M. Young (2002) | The Hon. George M. Corrigan (2001)
José A. Calvo* (1999, 2000) | The Hon. Donald D. "Don" Slesnick II (1997, 1998) | Ronald A. "Ron" Shuffield (1996)
John P. Fullerton (1995) | Willy A. Bermello (1992, 1993, 1994)
*Denotes deceased
Coral Gables Community Foundation Highlights Through the Years
August 1991 | Established as the Greater South Florida Charitable and Educational Foundation.
September 1991 | The name of the organization was changed to the Coral Gables Foundation.
1992 | Willy A. Bermello began his three-year term as the organization's first Chairman. First grants were awarded to the Coral Gables Symphony Orchestra & Opera, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Coral Gables Garden Club. The Foundation's first scholarship – the Ralph V. Moore Scholarship – was created by the former Coral Gables Senior High School Principal, and awarded to graduating seniors who demonstrated a commitment to serving their community. This scholarship is still awarded annually by the Foundation.
1993 | First annual fundraiser was held, the Potpourri Auction Extravaganza, at the Biltmore Hotel.
1994 | The Foundation hired its first Executive Director, Gloria Burns.
1995 | On June 15, 1995, the Foundation's Board voted to change the name of the Foundation to the Coral Gables Community Foundation in order to better describe its purpose, and to distinguish it from private foundations. John P. Fullerton served as Foundation Chair.
1996 | Ronald A. "Ron" Shuffield served as Foundation Chair.
1997 | Then-Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick served as Chair for a two-year term. The PARKnership Fund was established by Bill Kerdyk, Jr. as a public/private partnership to renovate parks and support green space in the City. The Foundation held its fifth annual fundraiser and its first Gala – Merrick's Dream Ball – at the Biltmore Hotel.
1998 | The Foundation received a generous donation to its unrestricted fund from The Calvin and Flavia Oak Foundation. Robert and Marian Fewell donated a .75 acre plot on the SE corner of Coral Way and Granada Boulevard. From this unprecedented gift, Fewell Park was created in their honor.
1999 | Jose Calvo served as Foundation Chair from 1999-2000 while also serving as the first Chair of the Coral Gables Museum Board. Lady Suzanna Tweed passed away on May 25, 1999, with her legacy living on through her scholarship fund, administered by the Foundation, for Coral Gables Senior High School students.
2000 | Albert H. Friedman, "Mr. Miracle Mile" and a founding Board member passed away in February at the age of 99. The Albert H. Friedman "Miracle Mile Merchant Award" Fund was created in his honor for outstanding Coral Gables merchants.
2001 | The Hon. George M. Corrigan began serving as Chair. The PARKnership Fund donated funds for new walkways and landscaping for Coral Gables Senior High's 50th Anniversary. A 1920s-themed Picnic in the Park was held to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables.
2002 | Mary Young served as the first female Foundation Chair this year. The Foundation continued to receive support from The Calvin and Flavia Oak Foundation ($60,000 over the past six years).
2003 | Henry O. "Hank" Langston served as Foundation Chair. The PARKnership Fund began the "Adopt A Fountain" campaign, through which it was able to complete the restoration of four fountains at Granada Blvd. and Coral Way.
2004 | William P. "Bill" Murphy served as Foundation Chair. John Martin's Irish Pub & Restaurant donated $5,000 from its St. Patrick's Day Festival to The PARKnership Fund. The Foundation made a donation toward renovations for the grand re-opening of George Merrick's historic home, "The Merrick House."
2006 | J. Thomas "Tom" Cookson served as Foundation Chair. In the summer, an anonymous donor bequeathed two gifts in excess of $250,000 to the Foundation and to Camillus House. The Coral Gables Museum's official groundbreaking was held on September 20th of this year.
2007 | The Foundation, under the leadership of Howard Glicken of The Americas Group as Chair, developed the "Greening of the Gables" initiative to restore the Gables' tree canopy ravaged by hurricanes.
2008 | Jeannett Slesnick began her term as Chair in the Foundation's new office space at 3001 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
2009 | The Foundation swore in a new Chair, Jerry Santeiro for a two-year term, and a new Executive Director began, Andria Hanley. The PARKnership Fund provided seed funding for the Waterway Renaissance Project to refurbish bridges in Coral Gables.
2010 | The first annual Tour of Kitchens and Mad Hatter events both took place in this year. The Coral Gables Museum opened its doors to the community on October 10th at 10:10 AM to celebrate the completion of the building and renovations to its home at 285 Aragon.
2011 | William A. "Bill" Bonn, Esq. began his two-year term as Foundation Chair. Manuel C. Diaz of Manuel Diaz Farms donated more than $95K worth of trees to The PARKnership Fund. The City Commission accepted the donation on April 26th, 2011.
2012 | The Ponce Society of Young Professionals was founded.
2013 | Carlos F. Garcia began his three-year term as Foundation Chair. Past Chair Jerry Santeiro sadly passed away in September of 2013. The Board of Directors established the Jerry Santeiro Community Fund in his honor. The first annual Merrick Society Reception was held in 2013. The Merrick Society was established to preserve key philanthropic activities in Coral Gables. Robert and Marian Fewell became lifetime members of the Merrick Society in recognition of their $100,000 contribution to the Foundation. The Foundation Board of Directors establishes the Community Giving Committee.
2014 | Mary Snow began her tenure as Executive Director.
2015 | The Golden Gables Fund, benefiting the MacFarlane Homestead and Golden Gates neighborhoods of Coral Gables, was established. The Foundation Board of Directors establishes the Four-Year Scholarship Fund
2016 | John O'Rourke III began his two-year term as Chairman. The Foundation moved to a new office at 220 Alhambra Circle with office space generously provided by Mercantil Commercebank. The Foundation celebrated its 25th year.


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Just a plain cup of coffee? Cafe Latte? Mocha?
Op-Chart - How Much Is Your Vote Worth? - US Elections
Only 16 percent well placed votes can win the US Election.
The Most Expensive Accidents in the History of the World
Wonder why the Challenger is half the price of Columbia even after taking today's value into consideration.
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A Teen's Battle With LupusFifteen-year-old Halee Newby is the focus of the latest Everyday Health episode. In this special blog, Halee's mom fills us in on how her daughter is progressing in her fight against lupus.
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2012 — Since Halee's Jubilee, we have had so many wonderful things happen! Halee was able to get back to dance, not four nights a week as she wanted but two great nights thanks to Katie Aune and her wonderful studio. Halee missed nearly a month of school after the filming of the program, but she danced when she could, went to school when she could (her cool science teacher even used Skype to let Halee stay in touch with the class — yes, mom cried!) Her health improved in December, and she was able to join her high school band on an unbelievable trip to California that included marching in a parade at Disneyland, at the Big Bay Balloon Parade in San Diego and at the halftime show for the Holiday Bowl in San Diego.
Her lupus remains active, but as you saw from Halee, she might have lupus but it definitely does not have her (most of the time). Her doctor is trying to wean her down on some of her medications so our fingers are crossed that her organ involvement will not get worse. We're only four years into this and still figuring the whole thing out.
Spreading the Word About Lupus
Even though the show hasn't aired yet, people around here at least are beginning to understand a little more about lupus. We had such a wonderful turnout for the event that people either ask or have already learned what lupus is. That is all Halee wanted — for people to know, understand, and support the cause for the cure.
Our entire community of friends and neighbors have circled around us even more than before. The show gave us such a great opportunity to reconnect with people that now really get it!
We actually got to meet one of the researchers where all of the money we earned this year was donated — yes, mom cried again.
Support From a Survivor
We've all been saddened deeply by Ethan's cancer coming back [in November 2011, Everyday Health co-host Ethan Zohn learned his Hodgkin lymphoma had returned]. Halee had four chemo treatments, and Ethan spent time talking with Halee about his experience with chemotherapy. Having someone to talk to about chemo and hearing Ethan's story was a life-changing event for Halee and one that she will carry with her for years to come.
Looking Ahead
We are beginning to plan our next lupus fundraiser for next summer. We have many things in the planning stages and are so excited for what our next fundraiser will bring.
The Lupus Foundation of America contacted Halee about being interviewed by a national magazine (Parents), which she did! We will see if anything gets published.
Finally, we are all so excited about the episode being aired — we can't wait! Halee's wish is to spread the word.


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Queen Mary has a new SPA!
Queen Mary has approved the merger of the School of Physics with the Astronomy Unit, to form a new School of Physics and Astronomy (that's right, it's the`SPA') from August 1st, 2011. This will open up new opportunities for research, and in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with an expansion of the undergraduate Astrophysics programmes, new undergraduate projects, and integration with the existing M.Sc. in Astrophysics.


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Scores of autoimmune diseases afflicting one in 12 Americans — ranging from type 1 diabetes, to multiple sclerosis (MS), to rheumatoid arthritis, to asthma — mysteriously cause the immune system to harm tissues within our own bodies. Now, a new study pinpoints the complex genetic origins for many of these diseases, a discovery that may lead to better diagnosis and ultimately to improved treatments.
A team of scientists from UC San Francisco, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Yale School of Medicine developed a new mathematical tool to more deeply probe existing DNA databases. In so doing they discovered how certain DNA variations, when inherited, are likely to contribute to disease.
Among other revelations, the new study strongly links the cause of MS to the immune system, not to genetic variants associated with the nervous system. According to Hafler, the results provide definitive evidence that MS is an autoimmune disease, and that the immune system plays the primary role. "This is highly consistent with the new multiple sclerosis treatments that work on the immune system, suggesting that we finally have a good handle as to the underlying causes of MS," Hafler said.
The new ability to associate specific genetic variants on one hand with cell circuits that control gene activity and alter the physiology of specific immune cell types on the other will enable medical researchers to more precisely target therapeutic interventions in autoimmune diseases in order to dampen aberrantly fired-up immune responses, according to Marson.
In his UCSF lab, Marson intends to probe more deeply how these newly identified DNA variants in enhancers affect cells, and how their disease-causing effects might be mitigated by DNA manipulations carried out using gene-editing technologies known as CRISPR.
The National Institutes of Health and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society provided major funding for the study.
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Thorney Precision to close in August
A high-tech Thorney engineering company is closing down in August after 33 years.
Thorney Precision, which is based at Bridge Works on The Causeway, will close on August 26.
Most of its 15 employees have been offered alternative employment at ABC Stainless in Empson Road, Peterborough.
Thorney Precision was started by local man, Patrick Rowe in 1983, with just a couple of machines and working out of rented premises at the Bedford Hall.
It grew over the years and moved into its current premises, formerly Fred Harlock's workshops, in 1999.
Patrick built it into a thriving business with a turnover of £1.3 million and it now operates 15 computer-controlled precision machining units building precision parts. Customers include Cummins of Stamford and Fujifilm at Hemel Hempstead. For many years, the company supplied components to Pedigree Petfoods.
The machines are being sold to ABC and the premises will remain empty for a while, until Patrick decides what to do with the site.
"It has been a hard decision to close down, but I'm now 70 and I want to take it a little easier," said Patrick. "My son has been running the business, but he wants to do different things, so we thought it best to close.
"I will be sad. Many employees have been with us for 30 years and we've all worked hard to make it a success, especially in the early years, when I was doing a seven-day week.
"A lot of people walk past here every day, but don't realise what we do. The machines we have and the work we produce is world class."
Patrick was born in Thorney at Knarr Fen Schoolhouse, where his grandfather had been headmaster. He served an apprenticeship at Baker Perkins and then moved to Newalls in Fletton and was manager of Complete Tool Service in Ivatt Way for eight years.
He lived on Topham Crescent with wife Margaret and two sons and, as the business expanded, they moved first to The Maltings and then to Bridge House. He moved to Old Hunstanton a few years ago.
Patrick is a keen antiques collector and, in his retirement, he's planning to do some buying and selling.
"Who knows, I might event convert this place into an antiques warehouse," he said.


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Egg Donation
Egg donation is a very successful option to build a family. Egg donation is recommended for women who have:
- Age related infertility
- Hormonal irregularities that inhibit normal egg production
- Eggs that are unsuitable as a result of genetic disease
- Have healthy ovaries and a regular menstrual cycle but do not respond well to fertility medications
- Have not become pregnant with other assisted reproductive technologies for a significant period of time
Egg donation has become an increasingly popular option because it has higher success rates than IVF cycles using a woman's own eggs. Egg donation also allows for strong biological and developmental relationships within a family because donor eggs are fertilized with the male partner's sperm, matured to an early embryonic stage and then placed in the female partner's uterus, providing her the same gestational experience as natural conception.
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The Incomplete Dictionary of Show Birds: Photos by Luke Stephenson
Beautiful photos of show birds.
The Incomplete Dictionary of Show Birds began with a very simple idea, that I wanted to photograph budgies. I met a great deal of people (mostly men) who were very knowledgeable about their hobby and only too happy to share it with me. Their enthusiasm became infectious so that by simply photographing a species I felt I was adding it to my collection.


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System Overview
CNG refers to compressed natural gas,which means the low pressure gas is pressurized to 25 MPa and becomes a high-pressure natural gas.
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) is transported to the filling station which is then purified, pressurized and dehydrated. It will then be passed through the sequence control panel and fed into the gas storage system where it is measured and used by external users through the filling machine.
Process Flow Diagram of the CNG Regulator Station with Gas Storage Device
Major Component
Natural gas regulator metering system
Natural gas purification system
Natural gas compression system
Natural gas storage system
CNG filling system
Control system
Technical Features
LNG fueling stations will not only fuel LNG vehicles but with the installation of a simple high pressure pump and vaporizer, they can also generate high quality CNG gas in the same station for different applications.
CNG generated from LNG is called LCNG. Both LNG and LCNG can be delivered at the same single station.
A LNG/LCNG fueling station is more flexible than a single functional NG fueling station since it provides service to short fueling range vehicles and also long fueling range LNG vehicles.
When a natural gas vehicle (NGV) fueling station is planned, it will typically be both a LNG and LCNG combined station and is depicted in the following diagram.
The Filling Stations of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
The CNG filling station is primarily used for refilling cars which use the natural gas as fuel. This technology has been successfully applied to the Huoqiu, Anhui LNG filling station and more such stations throughout China.
The Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Fueling Station
Seawater desalination, which is the production of fresh water from saline water, is a water treatment technology used for fresh water resources utilization. Reverse osmosis (RO) desalination is a reliable technology which produces large amount of fresh water with relatively low costs. With the desalination technology, SafBon guarantees the stable supply of potable water and industrial water to municipalities, power, oil & gas, mining, resorts and other industries.
Over the years, SafBon has been active in the field of desalination. Since SafBon has forayed into the desalination business field, the SafBon desalination expertise, experiences and technologies utilized has improved tremendously. SafBon has enhanced desalination capabilities which are very cost efficient. Furthermore, SafBon utilizes membrane desalination technologies with SafBon own dissolved air flotation (DAF) and ceramic flat membrane (CFM) products which provide extremely good protection of the RO installation against organic fouling and scaling.
Pre-treatment Process
To minimize the impact of membrane fouling, which reduces membrane performances and lifetimes, pre-treatment process is required. There are several types of fouling process, including colloidal fouling, inorganic salt scaling and bio-fouling. This is also affected by the plant location, the intake seawater type and the seasonal variations. As a result, the raw water may contain significant amount of suspended solids (SS), colloidal pollution and dissolved organic pollution.
The pre-treatment process SafBon uses includes DAF and traditional coagulation, sedimentation and filtration. The SafBon DAF shows higher removal rate in low density contaminants (density < H2O, such as plankton, algae and oil) removal than the conventional processes. The CFM application in filtration process, results in following benefits:
Longer lifetime: 3-5 times longer;
Higher flux: 2-10 times higher;
Less chemical consumption: 50% less;
Less energy consumption: 50% less;
High recovery rate: up to 98%;
Less back-wash: once per day, only 120 s needed;
Higher mechanical strength: easy for cleaning.
RO Desalination Characteristics
Flexible optional pre-treatment processes available for specific conditions;
Automated desalination plants;
Suitable in seawater, brackish water and industrial water treatment;
Small footprint;
Facilitates operation and maintenance;
Minimize energy and chemical consumption;
Capacity: 1,000 m3/day per unit;
The produced fresh water meets the requirements of irrigation water, industrial water, even the drinking (WHO standard) water standards;
Application of the advanced recovery systems to minimize the energy loss.
RO Desalination Advantages
Owing to the rapid development of membrane technology in recent decades, SWRO has been widely applied with its significant advantages:
Low energy consumption;
Low chemical consumption;
High recovery rate of fresh water;
Low maintenance costs;
Green financing.
SWFGD Technology
The seawater flue gas desulfurization (SWFGD) process refers to absorption and neutralization of SO2 in the flue gas by tapping on the natural features of seawater. SafBon SWFGD technology is a reliable and highly-efficient technology with self-owned intellectual property.
The SWFGD process is safe and harmless to the sea and the atmosphere environment, since it does not produce any desulfurization by-products or cause secondary pollution. In addition, the technology required in this system is simple but efficient resulting in lower investment and power consumption but yields high SO2 removal rate (> 95%) which is higher than the conventional FGD technologies. SWFGD is generally accepted as the most simple and economical FGD choice for thermal power plant in the coastal areas.
SafBon Research
In 2007, SafBon started the key project of the National High-tech R&D Program, named "Large-sized Coal-fired Power Station Boiler Sea water-FGD Technology and Demonstration". Through lots of research work and projects, the seawater-FGD technology for large-sized coal-fired power station boiler and its engineering design software package with self-owned intellectual property was developed.
SWFGD Process Flow Diagram
SWFGD Technical Characteristics
The main chemical reactions in the SWFGD process is shown as follows:
SO2 (g) ↔ SO2 (aq)
SO2 (aq) + H2O ↔ HSO3- + H+
HCO3- + H+ ↔ CO2 (g) + H2O
With the adoption of SafBon SWFGD technology, the treated gas and discharged seawater qualities are designed as follows:
High SO2 Removal Efficiency: ≥ 95%
(Outlet SO2 Concentration: <35 mg/Nm3)
The treated flue gas quality:
Dust emission ≤ 5 mg/Nm3
SO2 emission ≤ 35 mg/Nm3
NOX emission ≤ 50 mg/Nm3
Discharge Seawater quality:
pH ≥ 6.8
DO ≥ 3 mg/L
SO32- Oxidation Rate ≥ 90%
Increment of CODMn ≤ 2.5 mg/L
SWFGD Achievement
After years of development SafBon professional team has developed excellent expertise and experience in technology R&D, system design, equipment configuration, construction, commissioning, operation and after-sales services, In the environmental protection field of large boiler seawater flue gas desulfurization, SafBon is the domestic leader in China with almost 84% market share and is targeting to be the world leader in this field soon.
This SWFGD solution has been certified as the "Ultra clean emission" solution for coal fired power plants and will be part of China's national energy conservation and emission reduction plan.
SafBon Hazardous Waste Treatment Technology
SafBon is committed to providing safe, reliable, efficient and environmental-friendly hazardous waste treatment technology, including a full range of solutions. The "combined with rotary kiln secondary combustion chamber" incineration technology is the mainstream of hazardous waste disposal technology that mainly used in industrial waste, hazardous waste, medical waste and other solid waste incineration.
Incineration Technical features
Wide applicability. The rotary kiln can deal with all kinds of industrial solid wastes with different properties and calorific value at the same time.
The burning process of the mature rotary kiln. The two combustion chambers can form a good "3T" (temperature, time, agitation) burning conditions and the waste is decomposed and burnt completely.
Two combustion chamber design temperature is between 1100°C and 1300°C, and the flue gas retention time is greater than 2 seconds which allows the dioxin to be completely broken down.
With the process of dry de-acid and wet scrubbing, the removal rate of HCl is 99.9%, and the removal rate of SOx is 99.3%. Dry de-acid can effectively prevent the corrosion of paste bag and metal structure.
Bag filter with three compartment design, online and offline cleaning can be achieved.
Lime and activated carbon supply is automatically.
The pre-cooling section design can not only guarantee the optimum temperature of the wet air, but also helps avoid the low temperature corrosion.
Hi-Tower Regeneration Technology
The condensate polishing system is placed between condensate pumps and low pressure feed water heaters. Hydrogen (H-OH) type deep bed polishers with high speeds are applied widely in the system. Typically, the flow rate of the polisher is 100 meters per hour.
The hi-tower separation method is employed in the external regeneration system when the amount of cross-contamination (i.e., cation resin exposed to caustic and anion resin exposed to acid during regeneration phase) must be kept to minimum. This improves the quality of treated condensate. With the high vessel separation system, the cross-contamination percentage can be minimized, it produces very low ion leakage from the resin and high quality polished condensate.
Hi-tower Regeneration System combines the resin separation tower (SPT), the cation resin regeneration, the storage tower (CRT), the anion resin regeneration tower (ART) and the other auxiliary equipment such as flush pump, roots blower, acid (alkali) storage and dosing equipment etc.
Deep Bed Condensate Polishing System
The patented hi-tower separation technology has the following features:
Unique structure of the collector at the bottom of the mixed bed ensures resin transfer rate of more than 99.99%.
Unique design of the regeneration device avoids flow concentration and ensures stable resin interface.
Resin interface detector ensures high resin separation rate meaning the rate of anion resin contained in cation resin is less than 0.1% and the rate of cation resin contained in anion resin is less than 0.07%.
High separation rate ensures long hydrogen cycle and ammonia cycle runs. Thus in order to protect the mixed bed and its resins, the pre-filters are available based on the requirements of the main equipment specifications. SafBon can also provide pleated filter elements and filter strainers.
Deep Bed Condensate Polishing System
In municipal water treatment, we have innovative and patented new technologies like precoat filtration as well classic treatment technologies and processes. SafBon has the capability to provide a full range of municipal and industrial water treatment systems according to the specific inflow water quality characteristics and output requirements.
SafBon Water Purification Technologies
SafBon uses various technology in the treatment process, including:
Horizontal sedimentation tank;
Turbulence flocculation sedimentation tank;
Folded plate flocculation sedimentation tank;
Shallow air-flotation tank;
Horizontal flotation tank;
Mechanical accelerated clarifier;
Grid flocculation tank with ordinary rapid filter;
Double valve filter,
Variable pore filter;
Shutter filter;
Gravity type air scouring filter;
Precoat filter;
High efficiency sedimentation tank;
Integrated equipment of clarifier;
Dissolved air flotation;
Automatic sand filter.
Through SafBon's expertise and experience, SafBon is able to provide the clients high-quality-low-cost water treatment systems with a combination of the most appropriate technologies.
High Efficiency Sedimentation Tank
SafBon's purification system has been applied successfully in the Yangze River, Yellow River, other rivers and lakes, and mountainous areas, where sand content of water is higher. Moreover, SafBon adopts the advanced ultrafiltration (UF) technology to treat coal mine adit water which contains coal soil.
Lime Technology
Responding to the water reuse policy advocated by Chinese National Development and Reform Commission, SafBon has actively promoted its automated lime dosing technology. There are many tough problems in conventional lime dosing processes:
Lime powder flying;
Excess sludge;
Bad waste discharging condition;
Hopper rat-holing;
Arching and bridging;
Bad transportation condition;
Difficulty in metering.
SafBon automated lime dosing technology, including automated powdered lime storage, metering and preparation system, solves all the problems mentioned above.
As a result, this conventional technology became a leading one. This evolved and developed lime treatment technology by SafBon is a reflection of the Chinese sustainable development strategy, in which waste is minimized and neither contaminates the environment. The lime material can be available easily and economically locally. Considering the lower cost and excellent treatment results, the technology outperforms other chemical methods.
Powdered Chemical Feeding System
has been leading the China chemical industry, is an editor of
"Automated dosing set with regards to hydrated lime milk preparation"
part in China chemical industry standards. The system combines the bin
activator, volumetric feeder screw and cylindrical silo, which is
extensively used in the applications such as reclaimed water lime
treatment, the municipal industry, the chemical industry, the food
industry, the medicine industry, the coal to oil conversion industry,
the metallurgy industry and the power industry.
Volumetric Feeder Screw
Track Record
has delivered more than 30 systems of reclaimed water treatment, using
the automated lime dosing system for power plants, as well as more than
10 reclaimed water treatments EPC (Engineering-Procurement-Construction)
projects. In addition, SafBon continues to provide wastewater
desulfurized treatment systems for engineering companies.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
LNG is natural gas extracted and purified from gas fields, and then pressurized to liquefied natural gas at temperatures below -162°C.
LNG is colorless, odorless, non-toxic and non-corrosive, and is about 1/600 the volume of the same amount of gaseous natural gas. Its weight is approximate about 45% that of water.
LNG Gasification Station Process Flow Diagram
LNG/L-CNG Fueling Station
LNG/L-CNG filling device is consisted of LNG storage tank, immersed pump, fluid adding machine, cryogenic column piston pump and skid-mounted high pressure vaporized skid, boil off gas (BOG) vaporizer, escape air gas (EAG) vaporizer, BOG buffer tank, BOG compressor, sequence control panel, storage cylinder set, gas dispenser, pipeline and valves. The station control system includes programmable logic controller (PLC) control system, gas alarm system, instrument air system and BOG collecting control system.
L-CNG Fueling Station Components
In L-CNG fueling stations, the major equipments are the LNG storage tank, LNG truck unloading system, LNG saturation heater, high pressure positive displacement pumps, high pressure LNG vaporizers, CNG storage bottle bundle/priority controls, odorant injection, dispenser and control systems.
This technology has been successfully applied to the Honggang city gas project, Jiugongshan city gas project and other projects in China.
3D View of the LNG Unloading Skid
1. Local Control Panel; 2. Preset-Controller; 3. Loading Arm; 4. Mass Flow Meter
The drying process is essential in all types of sludge disposal methods. The thin film sludge dryer can be applied for municipal sludge, industrial sludge and chemical sludge drying. It can be combined with incineration, landfill and other technologies to meet the waste reduction as well as other resource requirements surrounding waste management.
Technology of Sludge Drying Combined with Power Generation
In this particular application, the sludge from municipal sewage treatment plant is converted into biofuel by drying. The dry sludge is transported to a thermal power plant for power production. Meanwhile, the heat required for drying is the waste steam from the thermal power plant. The superiority of this application lies in the full use of social resources and social division of labor to solve sludge problem. It forms a complete market-oriented and sustainable development business application.
The sludge drying combined with power generation technology includes one-stage and two sludge drying processes.
One- stage Sludge Drying Process
The process mainly includes several units:
The sludge receive, storage and transportation unit
The sludge drying unit
The tail gas treatment unit
The biological/chemical deodorant unit
The dry sludge storage and transportation unit
The steam unit
The electrical, instrument and control unit
In the one-stage sludge drying process, the sludge storage and drying is operated under closed negative pressure resulting in no odor. The drying process utilizes the advanced thin film sludge dryer, and recovers the heat of waste gas as well minimizes energy consumption and costs. In addition, the process is flexible, one-stage drying process can reduce moisture content to 30~45%.
Process of One-Stage Sludge Drying Combined with Power Generation
Two - stage Sludge Drying Process
The process mainly includes several units:
The sludge receiving, storage and feeding unit;
The primary thin film drying unit
The waste gas and waste heat recovery unit
The secondary belt drying unit
The deodorant unit
The dry sludge storage and transportation unit
The steam unit
The two-stage sludge drying process completely uses the waste heat obtained from the primary drying system. With the integration of energy recovery, the operational costs can be reduced. In the process, the sludge in the plasticization stage is made into particles to avoid dust generation. With this two-stage drying process, the sludge can be completely dried. The operational temperature is below 110°C, which ensures the safety of the equipment and the operators.
Process of Two-Stage Sludge Drying Combined with Power Generation
Petrochemical Sludge Drying and Incineration Technology
In this application, the petrochemical sludge drying and incineration technology uses the advanced thin film sludge dryer to realize the high efficiency heat drying of sludge and effectively improve the calorific value of sludge.
Thin film sludge dryer has an inert system, special seal structure and multiple emergency safety assurance measures can provide the system with high safety and reliability.
In view of the characteristics of oily sludge, the two section incineration system of "rotary kiln and two combustion chambers" is used for the full combustion of all the combustible materials in the sludge.
The system completely recovers the energy generated in the sludge incineration process, and uses it in thin film sludge dryer. Such an act enables the system to satisfy the vast majority of dry energy consumption. Using "dry and wet" method to treat the tail gas, tail gas standardized emissions is achieved.
Powder Coated Technology
Chinese National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) advocates that the newly built power plants adopt air cooling units in the northern areas of China where water resources are deficient. To adhere to this policy, SafBon carried out intensive research and development of the requirements for powder coated (powdered resin) condensate polisher.
The features of the powder coated filter includes: large operating capacity; effective removal of corrosion products from the thermodynamic system; and ferric oxide removal rates of 95% or higher.
Powder coated filter utilizes powdered resin with high regeneration rates, and this is coated on the filter element surface and can be used both for ultrafiltration (UF) and ion exchange.
We also can use this technology to treat oily condensate with powdered activated carbon demonstrating a variety of successful applications. SafBon provides: cation or anion powdered resin, fiber powder and proportionally mixed powdered resin matched with powder coated filter; special cartridge (stainless steel core and PP (polypropylene) wound yarn) with micro ratings of 5 μm, 10 μm or 20 μm.
Site View of Powder Coated Filter
The Necessities of Dual Water Supply
In Northwest China, according to water analysis report from the ministry of water resources, more than 80% well water are in class IV and V, based on Chinese surface water quality standards. Meanwhile, 90% of the water treatment plants are still using traditional water treatment methods. They can remove only a part of physical and microbial contaminations. The chemical pollutants, such as pesticide, synthetic detergent, heavy metal and other harmful substances are remaining in the treated potable water. It is seriously harmful to people' health.
Drinking Water Purification Process
The initial water source of the drinking water is the deep groundwater in southern Guangrao County. It is transferred to Dongying water treatment plant through a 60 km-long feed pipe and the raw water will be purified in the plant.
Firstly, in activated carbon filter, the raw water will be treated by quartz sand and activated carbon, in order to reduce the turbidity and remove smell and taste remaining in raw water. Then the ultrafiltration and nanofiltration system will treat the water profoundly. An ozone system is set up for output pit, it could enhance the disinfection and oxygenation of product water. The O3/ClO2 disinfection complex can guarantee the continuous disinfection ability in water distribution system. With the variable frequency pressurizing system and pipe network circumfluence system, the water quality will be more stable and reliable.
The Process Flow Diagram of Central City Dual Water Supply
Dual Water Supply System
Dual water supply systems separate the safe to drink water supply and the everyday water supply, while retaining the original water pipe network. About 5% of tap water will go through in depth purification treatment again to remove organic compounds, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and excessive hardness and other harmful substances in water, while retaining the beneficial minerals and trace elements, so as to achieve the China's "Drinking Water Quality Standards" and is safe for consumption.
The additionally purified high-quality drinking water is sent directly to the consumers by an independent circulating high-quality pipe network, , so as to ensure the health and safety of drinking water and to meet the demand of water consumption for the various needs of the public.
Drinking Water Sites
Dual Water Supply System Feature
High quality steel tubes
Pipeline direct drinking water pipes are adopted new materials with high quality. The pipe itself does not produce secondary pollution.
Frequency conversion water supply
Direct drinking water pipe network are all closed system, and the water supply system uses frequency conversion method, the water tank is not needed. There is no secondary pollution source.
Recycle system
Direct drinking water system adopts system circulation method, which drinking water recycles a few times every day. There is no stagnant water segment.
Characteristic of Supplied Drinking Water
Fresh: The pure water is available at any time.
Good taste: Removing about 90% of calcium and magnesium ions, and keeping proper hardness makes the drinking water tastes good.
Reliability: Professional centralized management.
Safety: Efficiency organic pollutants removal.
MBR Process
Membrane bio-reactor (MBR) is a technology which combines biological aeration and membrane separation. Through biochemical process, nitrification bacteria can convert the nitrogen into nitrite and nitrate and thus remove the ammonia nitrogen.
The hollow fiber membrane module immersed into the reactor, usually adopts ultrafiltration (UF) membrane with pore size of 40 nm, which will mainly hold suspended solid and organic matter. Thus, the concentration of microorganisms in the reactor can be kept high and MBR can further treat secondary effluent of municipal sewage.
Membrane Bio-Reactor Process Princile
SafBon MBR
SafBon adopts the advanced immersed outside-in MBR technology, which has the following advantages:
Removal of ammonia and refractory organic matter (ammonia removal rate approx. 92%; COD and BOD5 removal rate >67%; effluent turbidity <0.5 NTU);
Retaining rate of bacteria is as high as 99.999%;
High recycle rate (recycle rate can reach 99% or higher);
Small footprint is required, unlimited by the setting occasion;
Easy operation and management; High level of automatic control;
Good and stable effluent quality;
Less excess sludge production;
It is easy to transform from the traditional process, and it can be used as the deep treatment for the traditional process.
The SafBon MBR technology has wide application prospects in the city's secondary sewage treatment plants and the other areas.
Track Record & Achievements
a unique and innovative scheme, SafBon utilizes the municipal sewage as
the source of water in the Guodian Shanxi Datong second power plant,
specifically in its 2×600 MW super critical unit third phase engineering
phase, using the SafBon MBR + two-stage RO (reverse osmosis) system +
EDI (electrode ionization) membrane technology. It is the first
successful commercial scale application of this technology (16,800m3/d)
in large power plant in China since 2009, satisfying all the clients


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Submission is closed now and the 2nd edition of the Space Exploration Masters has culminated in a grand Awards Ceremony on 30 October in line with the Space for Inspiration Conference in Bilbao, Spain. In 2018, the innovation competition has attracted 132 new business ideas from 42 nations worldwide. Congratulations to all NewSpace explorers!
The Space Exploration Masters annually awards the best business ideas providing concrete business opportunities to strengthen the benefits of Space Exploration to society with products and services. Thus, its mission is to exploit the large potential offered by Space Exploration for the creation of innovative applications and solutions. Initiated by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2017, the Space Exploration Masters has become a main pillar to implement the goals of the ESA Space Exploration strategy.


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Fear on the rise following armed raid on Edenderry business
Following an armed raid on the Eclipse betting shop on Edenderry's main street, fear among other business owners is on the rise.
Speaking to the Offaly Express this week, some of them expressed the they feel Gardai in the town should be doing more to prevent this type of crime from occurring as frequently as it has been lately.
In the last number of months, a number of business premises, including Tesco have been hit by raiders, while a number of house burglaries have also been reported across the town and its environs.
SEE ALSO: Two men arrested after armed raid on Edenderry bookies
Some businesses said this week that they "do not feel safe trading in Edenderry," with one owner saying that he'd relocate his business outside the town if he could afford to do so.
Speaking of the fear among business owners in the town, another business owner stated, "you come down here some mornings and you're always wondering, will it be robbed?"
SEE ALSO: OPINION: Edenderry needs a full-time Garda station
There have long been calls in Edenderry for a full-time garda station, but gardaí have recently set up a new crime taskforce following serious burglaries across the county. They have been responsible for arrests in the last few months, and just two days after the Eclipse betting shop raid, gardaí had apprehended and charged the two suspected perpetrators.
Addressing the fears of businesses in Edenderry, Laois/Offaly Crime Prevention Officer, Sgt. Graham Kavanagh, commented to the Offaly Express: "I would acknowledge that every business struggles to keep their doors open and don't need the fear of being burgled, people shop lifting from them or individuals walking in and committing robbery."
"An Garda Siochana will always work with business owners, either as a result of being a victim of such crimes, or proactively through their Chamber or a Business Watch scheme, to provide crime prevention advice to reduce the risk," he added.
"Businesses and An Garda Siochana traditionally have excellent working relationships and I would encourage business owners to engage with their local Garda and sergeants to allay any concerns. The services of the crime prevention officer is always a valuable resource to assist business and the retail security guide provides valuable advice."
In relation to the Eclipse betting robbery, Graham welcomed news that Edenderry gardai had arrested and charged two local males in relation to the incident.
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Study: Chlorhexidine Before Surgery Can Save $3B Annually
Adding a preoperative chlorhexidine cloth preparation protocol for total knee arthroplasty can save up to $3.18 billion annually, according to a study in The Journal of Arthroplasty.
Researchers studied reports from the National Healthcare Safety Network and previously published reports to establish a range of surgical site infection rates after knee surgery and the cost per revision procedure. Using chlorhexidine at the authors' institution generated a net savings of approximately $2.1 million per 1,000 total knee arthroplasty patients, with annual healthcare savings ranging from $0.78 billion to $3.18 billion.
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Because lettuce is such a bland food, it may seem unlikely that it would cause stomach pain. However, lettuce is considered a gas-forming food. Eating lettuce increases your chances of developing bloating, gas pain and belching. Other probable causes of stomach pain from eating lettuce include food poisoning, food allergies and irritable bowel syndrome. An evaluation from your health care provider will provide you with a clinical diagnosis of your condition and effective treatment options.
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The most common reason for pain in your stomach after eating lettuce is gas pain. Gas pains develop when pockets of gas become trapped in your digestive system. Gas pains can cause dull pains or sharp and intense pains that come and go. If you are prone to gas, avoid eating lettuce and other gas-forming foods, such as beans, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, carbonated beverages, pears, apples and peaches. Gas pains are alleviated by having a bowel movement, passing gas or burping.
Food Poisoning
If you develop stomach pain that persists and increases in severity, you may have food poisoning. Produce is a common source of food poisoning, especially if you fail to properly wash the lettuce before you ingest it. Food poisoning occurs when you ingest lettuce that is contaminated with infectious organisms, such as bacteria, parasites or viruses, according to MedlinePlus. The most effective treatment for food poisoning is rest and increased fluid intake. Symptoms, which last from one to 10 days, may include vomiting, diarrhea and severe abdominal pain.
Food Allergies
A food allergy to lettuce is unlikely, but you may have an allergic reaction to one or more of the foods you eat with lettuce. Lettuce is typically consumed with other vegetables and dressing. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, tomatoes, strawberries, milk, soy, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts and fish are highly allergenic foods. Most salad dressing contains one or more of these common food allergens. If you have a known food allergy, read the product label before ingesting the dressing.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Foods affect people with irritable bowel syndrome differently. Not everyone has the same food triggers. If you've been diagnosed with IBS and you notice that eating lettuce triggers your symptoms, talk with your doctor and avoid consuming lettuce. IBS is a digestive condition that is not fully understood by the medical community, and causes chronic diarrhea, constipation or both.


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APPRENTICE beauty Melody Hossaini has revealed she cut a lonely figure at her Black Country school after being bullied because of her race.
The Iranian-born businesswoman, who made the final six in the BBC1 show, claims she was targeted at Great Wyrley High School, in Walsall, because she was the only ethnic minority pupil.
Melody, 26, came to live in the West Midlands with her family after leaving Sweden at the age of13. They had first fled from war-torn Iran.
She shot to fame on The Apprentice after Lord Sugar described her as a "tiger" in the boardroom for using cut-throat tactics to beat her competitors.
Melody, who now lives in Warwickshire, returned to the Black Country yesterday to support Nivea's new Moments of Closeness campaign.
Speaking from Merry Hill Shopping Centre, said told the Sunday Mercury her school life was far from easy.
"It was a real culture shock when I came here,'' she said, ''and the first year was the hardest of my life.
''Great Wyrley was a fantastic school, but I was culturally different to everyone else there.
"There were cliques of people: the geeks, the cool kids, the clever ones – and then me.
''I didn't want to be part of any group because I didn't belong. I chose to be on my own, so I was very alone at the school.
"I was teased but I always stood up to the bullies and never let them beat me. Instead I focused on my work."
It was during this time that Melody first showed an interest in promoting youth organisations.
"I felt that as youngsters, we needed to have more of a say on the education system,'' she said. ''That's when I became involved in establishing youth organisations. School became a stepping stone for me and I started projects."
Now Melody runs her own business InspirEngage, which aims to help youngsters find jobs. During her career, she has rubbed shoulders with world leaders including Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former US Presidential candidate Al Gore.
However, it was her brush with Lord Sugar that catapulted her into the limelight. "I learned a lot from going on the show,'' she said. ''I know I need to show my vulnerable side, and also listen more to people."
One thing she definitely won't be doing though is posing for a lad's magazine, even though she is not short of admirers.
"I haven't even been approached," she exclaimed.
"All the other girls who appeared on the show have been asked, but they haven't dared come to me. They know what the answer would be – a huge no!
"I showed exactly how I felt about that sort of thing during the magazine task on the show. It's really vulgar!"
Instead of glamour shoots Melody will be focusing on her business and the Nivea campaign.
The skincare company has set up a photo booth so shoppers can post pictures of themselves cuddling up to or kissing friends and family on to a Facebook site, in a bid to win a £100 prize.
Melody said of the project: "It's a great campaign. In my culture we give three kisses when we greet our friends and family – although I'd never greet Lord Sugar in that way!"


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National Brain Injury Awareness Month in Review
Every year the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) uses the month of March to raise awareness for traumatic and acquired brain injury, which affect over 3.5 million children and adults each year. The goal of Brain Injury Awareness month, which has been themed #NotAloneinBrainInjury since 2015, is to educate the public about the occurrence and causes of brain injuries, to destigmatize the injury and the cognitive and psychological deficits that accompany it, and to provide information about the support that is available for those who are suffering from brain injury.
March 22, 2017 was Brain Injury Awareness Day. Two co-chairs of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, Representatives Bill Pascrell and Tom Rooney joined the Brain Injury Association of America to host Brain Injury Awareness Day in Washington DC. Events taking place in Washington, DC included a TBI fair and an evening reception to celebrate the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force. In addition, they provided an educational brief, "Faces of Brain Injury: The Invisible Disability Affecting Children and Adults" to Congress.
The best way to show support for people suffering with TBI is to learn about brain injury and to and to help educate others. The Q&A below provides some of the basics:
What is the BIAA?
TheBrain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is a national organization whose mission is to "advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury." They believe that brain injury is not simply an event, but the start of a neurological disease. BIAA partners with many state and local organizations to accomplish its mission.
What are the most common causes of brain injury?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most common cause of brain injury is falls – 40% of head injuries occur this way. Other leading causes include motor vehicle accidents and assaults. Unfortunately, many head injuries go unreported and untreated, so if you have a fall or an accident, be sure to seek medical attention, no matter how minor it may seem.
What's the difference between a brain injury and a concussion?
A concussion is a type of brain injury that is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. We hear of the occurrence of concussions quite often in everyday life, for example in the case of sports injuries. In the medical field, concussions are commonly referred to as mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), but they can have serious long-term effects. They may not always have obvious immediate symptoms, but they do require immediate medical attention.
What are the challenges of living with brain injury?
Brain injury is different for everyone. Deficits from a brain injury are due to a disruption in the ability of the brain to send messages to different systems throughout the body. Therefore, the consequences of brain injury can vary based on the severity of the injury and the region of the brain that is affected. Some common challenges that occur as a result of brain injury are difficulties in language (including speaking and listening), memory problems, mood problems such as anger or depression, vision, hearing, and balance/coordination.
If you are a family member or loved one of someone living with brain injury, you may also face challenges. Regardless of the severity of the injury, caring for someone with brain injury can be emotionally draining, so having patience and taking care of yourself are important to helping both the patient and the caregiver get through the process. The BIAA has resources that can help the patient and their loved ones get through the long road to recovery and help manage the challenges if living with brain injury.
Where can I learn more about brain injury?
BIAA: http://www.biausa.org/index.htm
National Brain Injury Information Center: 1-800-444-6443
Congressional Brain Injury Task Force: https://pascrell.house.gov/issues/brain-injury-task-force
Brainline: www.brainline.org
National Collaborative on Children with Brain Injury: http://cbirt.org/nccbi/
Family Caregiver Alliance: caregiver.org
Brain Injury Training and Publications: https://www.lapublishing.com/blog/brain-injury-training/
Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine: https://www.usuhs.edu/cnrm
Join the 12th World Congress on Brain Injury in New Orleans from March 29 to April 1, 2017 – the largest international gathering of brain injury professionals.


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Faye Daniels, 21, has started a full-time position as a Housing Assistant after achieving a distinction in her Level 2 Housing Apprenticeship delivered by Beyond Housing.
Faye's apprenticeship was completed through the new Housing Standard Apprenticeship in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Beyond Housing was one of the organisations involved in implementing the apprenticeship's industry leading new standards.
Last year, Beyond Housing, took on six new apprentices in Redcar, four of whom are female, across different areas of the organisation, including painting and decorating, plumbing and heating, electrical and development.
During her apprenticeship, Faye undertook duties including assisting the Housing team with face-to-face and telephone enquiries from existing and potential customers, helping customers through the process of searching for a home, signing up for a property, ending a tenancy and reporting any concerns such as anti-social behaviour. She supported the team with administration tasks including making appointments, maintaining electronic filing systems and filling in paperwork.
Emma Tooth, Apprenticeship Coordinator at Beyond Housing, said: "We're proud to be successfully delivering apprenticeships across a wide range of roles, and trailblazing with the new housing apprenticeship standards, which Faye has successfully completed.
"Apprenticeships are a big part of the organisation's culture and we want to ensure we help them grow and develop in their roles, just as Faye has.
Emma added: "I wish Faye the best with her progression and her future career and very much looking forward to continuing to work with her."
Faye, who organised a very successful Volunteer Awards Ceremony during her apprenticeship, arranging everything from the venue to entertainment, invitations, decoration, gifts and refreshments, said: "I'm so pleased I managed to secure a position with Beyond Housing; my ambition was always to continue to work here at the end of my apprenticeship and I'm so proud of myself for achieving this.
"Deciding to do an apprenticeship was definitely one of the best things I've done. I'd definitely recommend doing an apprenticeship, you get to learn through first-hand experience from the business perspective rather than from a classroom. It comes with its challenges, but my advice would be to work hard and stay focused as it's really rewarding in the end.
"I chose housing as a career path as I thought it would be interesting and I knew I'd get the opportunity to interact with a lot of different people. There's real job satisfaction in helping people with their housing needs and seeing them settle into new homes. I'm thoroughly enjoying being part of the Beyond Housing team."
"Im so pleased I managed to secure a position with Beyond Housing my ambition was always to continue to work here at the end of my apprenticeship and Im so proud of myself for achieving this."
Faye Daniels
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Does life really get much better than a gobsmacking sunset over a glistening, calm ocean partnered with a glass of wine (or a G & T if you're feeling adventurous) and some brillo pads company to share it all with? I think not.
No matter where I am or what time of year it is, the above combination makes me feel happy and at ease and like all is good and right with the world (which is quite something considering the current rand-pound/dollar/euro/avocado exchange rate situation and the damper that that's all putting on my upcoming overseas travel plans).
Sunsets and seascapes epitomise the holiday feels and they're also two of my favourite things to photograph – they're unpredictable, yet always beautiful and they don't put up a fuss when I turn my lens towards them. Since – after three months of beach babing, mermaiding and camera wielding – my holiday is officially over (how sad), here's a round-up of my favourite sunset and seascape scenes from over the summer.
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North of Ordinary:
The Arctic Photographs of Geraldine and Douglas Moodie
February 18 - August 27, 2017
This exhibition celebrates the remarkable photography of Geraldine Moodie (1854-1945) and Douglas Moodie (1849-1947) during their time living in Canada's North (now Nunavut) from 1903-1909. Geraldine was western Canada's first professional woman photographer, running successful studios in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the 1890s, where she became well known for her portrait photography. Geraldine's husband Douglas was a senior officer of the North-West Mounted Police. When Douglas was assigned to establish a NWMP detachment in Fullerton Harbour, on the western shore of Hudson's Bay, Geraldine accompanied him and brought her photographic equipment. The two Moodies were an inspired and complementary pair; she set up a studio in the police detachment house and took intimate portraits of the local Inuit community, while he (trained in photography by his wife) documented the landscape and his work with the Mounted Police.
North of Ordinary draws on an extraordinary 2015 donation to Glenbow of almost 500 vintage negatives (including glass plates, nitrate and lantern slides), as well as the photographers' diaries, reports, and photo registers. This gives us an almost-unheard-of opportunity to use the Moodies' own words to describe their work. Most of the photographs in this exhibition are accompanied by quotes and stories from Geraldine and Douglas' diaries about the people or places in the images.
If you're interested in learning more about the lives of Geraldine and Douglas Moodie, you can read the couple's Hudson Bay diaries as well as find significant family records and other research material at Glenbow's digital archives catalogue.
You can also explore more than 600 Moodie photographs that have been collected online in Glenbow's digitized photo catalogue.
and order a high-resolution digital copy of any of the Moodie photographs (or any of the 118, 000 historical photographs, illustrations, cartoons and posters available on Glenbow's online archives) directly from the Archives image search pages. Need help? contact Glenbow's photo order desk at email@example.com or 403.268.4204.
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How do I create a matching question?
A matching question includes a numbered list of choices and a corresponding drop-down list of matches.
The steps in this article assume that you have already gone to the Tests & Quizzes tool and selected an assessment, but if you need more help completing these steps, open the links below.
Select the Tests & Quizzes tool from the Tool Menu of your site.
Questions may be added to a new or existing assessment, or added directly to a question pool as described in How do I add a question to a question pool?
Create a new assessment.
For steps to create a new assessment, see How do I create an assessment?
Or edit an existing assessment.
Select Edit from the Action drop-down menu for the assessment.
- Assessment editing must take place in the Working Copies tab or in the Published Copies tab before anyone accesses the assessment to take it.
- Changes made to assessments in Working Copies do not affect assessments in Published Copies, and vice versa.
Select Matching from the Add Question menu.
Use the Add Question drop-down menu to select a question type, and choose Matching.
Set the point value for the question.
Enter an Answer Point Value into the text box.
Tip: An assessment's total point value is the sum of all its questions' point values (e.g., an assessment with 10 questions worth 10 points each will be worth 100 total points).
Display point value while students are taking the exam.
To Display Point Value while student is taking the exam, leave the default value of Yes. To hide the point value, select No.
Note: To hide the point values for ALL questions in your assessment, it is recommended to select this option in the assessment Settings rather than for individual questions.
Add a minimum point value. (Optional)
Enter a Minimum Point Value to automatically award students the minimum value for answering the question, regardless of their answer. Students who leave the answer blank will not receive the minimum point value.
Note: Students who would normally score fewer points than the minimum will receive the minimum value. Students who would score higher than the minimum, whether or not they receive full credit, will receive the points they earned. Below is an example of scoring for a matching question with a Minimum Point Value added:
Match synonyms. (The question is worth 10 points, with a minimum value of 5 points.)
- Choice: They are, Match: They're
- Choice: It is, Match: It's
- Choice: Belonging to it, Match: Its
- If the student answers any part of the question (they select a match for one or more of the three choices) and all answers they selected are incorrect, they get the minimum value, 5 points (normally, they would get 0 points).
- If the student makes one correct match and two incorrect matches, they get the minimum value, 5 points (normally, selecting one correct answer would award 10/3 = 3.33 points).
- If the student makes two correct matches and one incorrect match, they get 6.67 points [(10/3) * 2 = 6.67 points].
- If the student correctly matches all parts of the question, they get full credit, 10 points.
Enter the question text.
Enter the text of your question into the Question Text box.
Add attachment(s). (Optional)
To provide additional resources related to the question or to include question text in an attached document, select Add Attachments to browse for and upload a file.
Add a Choice and Match and save the pairing.
- Enter a Choice in the Rich-Text Editor.
- By default *new* is selected as the Match. Enter a correct answer option for the Match.
- Select Save Pairing.
View new Choice and Match pairing.
Once a pairing has been saved, the Choice and Match will display under Add/Edit Pairing and Optional Feedback.
Add additional Choices and Matches as desired.
- Enter a new matching item in the Choice field.
- From the Match drop-down menu, select:
- *new* to enter a new option for the match,
- The number of an Existing match to pair the new Choice with a previously saved Match,
- Or *None of the Above* to add this as an option underneath the other choices.
- Select Save Pairing.
- Matches that were originally entered as *new* are displayed in a random order to students when they take the assessment.
- If an Existing match or *None of the Above* is selected from the Match drop-down menu while creating or editing a pairing, you cannot type in a Match.
Edit a pairing.
Select the Edit link to the right of a Match in the list to edit the pairing.
Edit the Choice and Match, and save changes to the pairing.
While you are editing a pairing, the text Currently Editing will display to the right of the Match in the Add/Edit Pairing and Optional Feedback list.
- Make changes to the Choice and/or Match as desired.
- Select Save Pairing.
Remove a pairing.
To delete a pairing, select the Remove link to the right of the pairing in the Add/Edit Pairing and Optional Feedback list.
Assign to a part. (Optional)
If the assessment has more than one part, you may use the Assign to Part drop-down menu to choose the Part where the question will be added.
Assign to a question pool. (Optional)
To add the question to a question pool, Select a pool name from the Assign to Question Pool drop-down menu.
Adding a question to a pool places a copy of the question in the pool and leaves a copy of the question in the current assessment. For more information on question pools, see What is a question pool?
Provide answer feedback. (Optional)
You may add Correct or Incorrect Answer Feedback which you can make available to students.
Note: If you include feedback here, you will also need to make it available to students in the Feedback Settings for students to access it.


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