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Projects Abroad Dentistry PRO Success in China
Projects Abroad PRO volunteer, Dr Jennifer Caplin, has been working with us since November on an intensive eight month dentistry project in Shanghai. Having completed four years of university and a further four years of dental school, Dr Caplin told us of her need for a change before entering the workforce!
Jennifer has created, on her own initiative, a school project providing free dental care to children of rural migrant workers. None of these students have ever had any previous dental treatment, and therefore Jennifer's skills have been gladly accepted. She has been spending time both teaching the children about the importance of dental care as well as providing dental cleanings and fluoride treatments to the students.
Jennifer tells us about her feelings towards her project: 'Everyday is a challenge, but it is quite possibly the most rewarding thing I have ever done. When I see the children's brilliant smiles and when they greet me cheerily every time I walk down the hall, I feel that there is no place I would rather be'.
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What size data plan is right for you? It all depends on what you use it for
The world runs on data these days, and making sure you have enough to get the most out of your phone, while not paying for more than you need, is a crucial balance to find.
When it comes to data plans, the best size correlates to how you use your data. Do you use your phone primarily for email and social media? You can probably get away with a smaller data plan. Using your device as a game console, or for video streaming? You'll want to opt for a larger or even an unlimited plan. We've given you some numbers to work with below, so you can see exactly how much data certain tasks use up and get a real sense of what your monthly data needs will be. We'll also breakdown the plans available from each of the four major U.S. phone companies to help you in making the right decision.
How much data are you using?
Not all apps use the same amount of data. It's important to know where your data is going and how much you're using to find the best plan for you. Before we break down the data usages for different apps and features, it's worth mentioning ways to mitigate data use. No matter what your data limit, it's always a smart idea to connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever you can. This is an easy thing to do while at home, as most people have wireless internet these days, but when out and about, it can be tricky. Coffee shops and restaurants often have a network customers can connect to (though you may want to use a VPN), and connecting to your workplace's Wi-Fi may also be an option.
Why is connecting to Wi-Fi important? If limiting data usage is your goal, then Wi-Fi is going to be your greatest ally. Any data used while connected to a wireless internet network will not affect your monthly 3G/4G allocation from your carrier, so you can stream, download, post, and email to your heart's content. Most devices and apps also have settings to limit the use of certain features while not connected to Wi-Fi, which takes the guess work out of tracking what apps you should and shouldn't be using.
Social media
Many of us use social media apps on smartphones. But how much data do our tweets, likes and Instagram posts use up? Updating your Facebook feed takes up about 50KB on average, each time you open the app. Updating your Twitter feed takes about 70KB. Instagram, on the other hand, can utilize anywhere between 30 and 150KB per picture. Posting also takes up a little bit more data than simply updating your feeds. If you post 10 times a day — for instance — you'll use about 0.07GB in a month, while posting 200 times day will use roughly 1.43GB in a month. That's an unrealistic number for even the most obsessive socialite, so unless you're going hog wild with your status updates, social media isn't going to make much of a dent in your monthly allocation.
Web browsing
Depending on the webpages you visit, surfing the web on your smartphone is economical on your data budget. Of course, every website is different, and your data numbers will be higher if you tend to visit pages with lots of multimedia features. If you are planning on doing some light browsing on your phone, then you should expect to use less than 100MB of data a month. On the other hand, if you are browsing some data-heavy sites that aren't optimized for smartphones, you could find yourself using more than 1GB of data. There is a big difference there, but unless you know for sure that you are going to be surfing a lot, you shouldn't be using more than roughly 200MB a month.
Alongside social media and web browsing, email is probably the next most-used feature on smartphones. Luckily, even if your inbox is constantly being flooded and you're responding to emails all day long, your data isn't going to take much of a hit. Let's say you're sending 500 emails a day — a gross overestimation for the majority of people — you'll wind up having used just 0.5GB of data by the end of the month. A more realistic estimate of about 10 to 20 emails equates to a measly 0.02GB of data; that is, assuming they're text-only.
There is a big difference between text emails and emails with attachments, though. If you were to send 5,000 emails, each with a picture attachment, you could be looking at more than 2GB of data a month. However, most of us don't take and send that many pictures, so you're more likely looking at around 100MB of data resulting from sending a couple of emails with images a day.
Streaming music and podcasts
Now we're getting into the more data-intensive apps. Whether using a music app like Spotify or a podcast app like Stitcher, streaming audio is going to eat up your data plan quickly. Streaming two hours of audio every day for a month is going to use more than 3.5GB, and since it's not hard to imagine spending more than two hours a day listening to music or podcasts, one could easily rack up 6GB a month or more streaming audio data alone. This is one feature you'll likely want to use when connected via Wi-Fi. T-Mobile and Sprint are exception to the rule, as they both allow for unlimited music streaming.
Here's the big one. Apps such as Netflix and YouTube may allow us to easily to catch up on our favorite shows while on the go, but they also gobble up a monstrous amount of data in the process. Watching a mere 60 minutes of standard-definition video a day can utilize up to 8GB of data in a month, while that same amount of time spent watching HD videos can take up nearly 30GB. That being the case, we suggest holding off on that next episode of House of Cards until you're connected to Wi-Fi.
All the major carriers throttle streaming video speeds beyond a certain point or limit the resolution you can stream video at to 720p or sometimes 480p. AT&T offers unlimited streaming of video through DirecTV Now — but any non DirecTV video counts against your data allotment, even though the company now offers unlimited plans (your connection may be slowed after 22GB of used data each month). Verizon is similar with its own unlimited offering, and they too might throttle your connection after 22GB. Sprint does the same after 23GB, and T-Mobile after 50GB of use.
Apps like Netflix now also let you download certain movies and shows to your device, so you don't need a data connection to watch them later — we recommend downloading these when connected to Wi-Fi.
With phones becoming more and more sophisticated, their potential as dedicated gaming machines only becomes greater. Smartphones support 3D graphics and even online multiplayer, which makes them suitable for games more complex than Threes and Candy Crush. However, what's their data footprint like?
As long as you're sticking to single player games, your data usage should be limited — the effect on battery life is another issue, though. Online modes and multiplayer games are going to take up a chunk of data, but exactly how much varies from game to game. Short sessions ranging between 10 and 30 minutes for a game like Candy Crush will certainly add up, but likely won't push you into data overages. However, it's still best to connect to Wi-Fi if you're planning on indulging in intense multiplayer matches for an afternoon; it's likely a more reliable connection, anyway.
We discussed using Wi-Fi above, but another strategy for reducing data usage is to stick to using media that you've downloaded directly on your device. Try to download podcasts, playlists, or videos for your commutes and long trips in advance while connected to Wi-Fi. Doing so will help you stay within data limits each month, leaving plenty for downloading smaller files like email attachments, new apps, and similar content on the go.
What next?
So, now that you've hopefully got an idea of what kind of data your apps and activities will take up, what comes next? It's time to find a plan that's right for you. The following pages detail the plans available from each of the four major U.S. carriers (i.e. Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T). You may also want to check out the best cheap phone plans.


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Jets end 3-game skid with 27-13 win over Rams
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Mark Sanchez was efficient all day and the New York Jets defense stopped their old offensive coordinator.
The beleaguered Sanchez presided over a turnover-free performance and the Jets came up with three takeaways against Brian Schottenheimer's new team, snapping a three-game losing streak with a 27-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.
"I thought 'Schotty' did a real nice job, kept us off-balance that first drive," Jets coach Rex Ryan said. "Our communication got much better, and we made some plays."
Sanchez was 15 for 20 for 178 yards and a touchdown, managing the game, while Tim Tebow was merely a footnote in an outing that renews confidence heading into a Thanksgiving night meeting against AFC East-leading New England.
"That was part of the emphasis coming into the game, taking care of the football, and being in control of those situations down in the red zone," Sanchez said. "We just wanted to be real smart in those situations."
Bilal Powell ran for the first two touchdowns of his career, Chaz Schilens scored on a 25-yard reception and Nick Folk kicked a pair of 51-yard field goals for the Jets (4-6), who were criticized for a lack of production from their skill players while getting outscored 58-16 the previous two games.
Brandon Gibson caught a 1-yard touchdown pass to cap an 86-yard drive on the Rams' first possession and caught a 2-yard TD pass late in the fourth. In between, the Rams' offense was stifled.
"On that first drive, we had rhythm," quarterback Sam Bradford said. "After that, it kind of fell apart."
The Jets pushed aside a major distraction from last week, comments from several anonymous players disparaging Tebow's ability, and just played. Tebow was rarely used, and Ryan said the Rams' multiple looks on defense was the primary reason.
"And that kind of maybe shut him down a little more than we had originally planned," Ryan said. "That was part of the reason you never saw a whole lot of him."
Linebacker Bart Scott, whose 38-yard fumble return set up a touchdown, initially declined to speak to reporters while complaining of unfair treatment. Scott barked at teammates to follow suit, yelling to one, "You didn't get the memo?" before finally relenting.
Chris Long had two sacks but the St. Louis' defense hasn't forced a turnover in five straight games, tying the NFL's longest such slump since 1950, according to STATS LLC. The Rams are in an 0-4-1 funk.
"We're trying to go up that mountain and we just don't know where the top is so we can go down that road," offensive tackle Rodger Saffold said.
Tight officiating hurt the Rams, with Chris Givens' 98-yard kickoff return for touchdown nullified by a holding penalty to Rodney McLeod. After viewing the replay, coach Jeff Fisher said it appeared to be a legal block and added, "the player wouldn't have made the play."
"It didn't look to me like it was an egregious hold," Fisher added. "We're not good enough to overcome those kinds of things and the fact that it wasn't a hold, but it's just kind of the way it works."
McLeod didn't think it was a hold, either.
"(The referee) said I had to let him go," McLeod said. "That said, I'm taught to finish my block all the way to the end and that's what I thought I did."
The Rams were favored for the first time this season, a 3 1/2-point pick coming off an impressive outing in a 24-24 tie at San Francisco a week earlier to beat a team that had been sliding. They've lost two straight at home -- three in a row counting a blowout loss to the Patriots in London -- after a 3-0 start.
The Jets, moving past blowout losses at Seattle and against Miami, led 13-7 at the half and put it away with a pair of touchdown runs by Powell in the fourth quarter that made it a 20-point cushion.
Folk is the second kicker in Jets history with two 50-yard field goals in the same game. He's missed just three of 16 attempts, including a pair of blocked kicks in the last three weeks. Janoris Jenkins got all of the ball to snuff a 26-yard attempt in the first half.
NOTES: The Jets have led at halftime three times, and won all three games. ... The Rams have scored a TD on the opening drive three straight games for the first time since 2002. ... Rams backup LB Mario Haggan (right elbow) was injured on the opening series and did not return. ... Bradford has been sacked in 26 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NFL, according to STATS LLC.
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Crews try to contain oil spill in Galveston Bay
TEXAS CITY, Texas — Response efforts continued overnight in the Houston Ship Channel after a barge carrying nearly a million gallons of oil collided with a ship Saturday afternoon.
The spill posed a threat to sensitive shorebird habitat at the peak of migratory season.
The watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston received a call around 12:35 p.m. from the captain of the 585-foot bulk carrier Summer Wind, reporting a collision. The barge contained 924,000 gallons of fuel oil, towed by the motor vessel Miss Susan.
The Coast Guard didn't give an estimate of how much fuel had spilled into the bay, but there was a visible sheen of oil at the scene.
Officials believe only one of the barge's tanks was breached, with a capacity of 168,000 gallons.
"A large amount of that has been discharged," Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Kristopher Kidd said. He said a plan was being developed to remove the remaining oil from the barge, but the removal had not begun.
The barge was resting on the bottom of the channel, with part of it submerged. He said boom was being set up in the water to protect environmentally-sensitive areas and that people would be working through the night with infrared cameras to locate and skim the oil.
Jim Suydam, spokesman for the General Land Office, described the type of oil the barge was carrying as "sticky, gooey, thick, tarry stuff."
"That stuff is terrible to have to clean up," he said.
Richard Gibbons, the conservation director of the Houston Audubon Society, said there is very important shorebird habitat on both sides of the Houston ship channel.
Audubon has the internationally-recognized Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary just to the east, which Gibbons said attracts 50,000 to 70,000 shorebirds to shallow mud flats that are perfect foraging habitat. He did not know how much oil had been spilled, but said authorities were aware of the sanctuaries and had practiced using containment booms in the past.
"The timing really couldn't be much worse since we're approaching the peak shorebird migration season," Gibbons said.
Wildlife Response Services, a Texas-based wildlife rehabilitation service, has also been deployed to assist with any impacted birds or marine life.
Mild weather and calm water seemed to help containment efforts, but stormy weather is forecast for the area today.
The six crew members of the Miss Susan are all accounted for and are in stable condition. Two people were taken to the hospital to be checked out after being exposed to Hydrogen Sulfide.
Miss Susan was transiting from Texas City to Bolivar at the time of the collision.
To ensure the safety of response workers in the area and to prevent the spread of oil into other areas of the channel and Galveston Bay, a safety zone has been established restricting vessel traffic in impacted waters. The Bolivar ferry remains closed with the exception of EMS transit.
Air monitoring continues to ensure the safety of workers and others in the area.
The incident response is being coordinated by a unified command, which consists of a wide variety of federal, state and local government agencies, non-profit organizations and the owners of the damaged barge, Kirby Inland Marine.
Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill off the coast of Alaska. Suydam said that spill spurred the creation of the General Land Office's Oil Spill and Prevention Division, which is funded by a tax on imported oil that the state legislature passed after the Valdez spill. The division does extensive response planning including pre-positioned equipment along the Texas coast.
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Setting the Mahmud
RSBS Special Correspondent and Podcast Epstein-Lover, Mr. Johanna Mahmud reports:
Failed sequels. Failed remakes.
I'm looking for a balcony I don't have. That's what the Cubs do to me. That's what a possible year without the NBA does to me. But regrets are for horseshoes and handbags, just like Oprah said! Fortunately baseball playoffs are here and a possible remake is in the works for my fellow writers, Allen and Jeff and their respective clubs. This remake reminds me of something (JESUS! I sound like Andy Rooney, you know?)…
Outside of jazz, circumcision jokes and male burlesque Chinese contortionists who wear glittered leotards and make kung-fu on you at will in an inflatable ball pit, my favorite art form is THE MOVIES! And right now, there are a lot of problems at THE MOVIES.
I'm sick of the mouth-breathing hooker pirates who are making pee on my childhood by trying to remake great films that will always be great. To all of you doing that, you can kiss my @$$. You remind me of the unoriginal jags I have to walk over every day on my way to work who are protesting Wall Street while knowing NOTHING ABOUT THAT WHICH YOU ARE YELLING.
I watch a lot of film: classics, slightly old, current, and probably some that went straight to Blockbuster. I can't stand when lazy studio heads remake the greats. The last respectable era of film making was before my time (in the late 70s) but it sure would be nice to see it again.
The Thing comes out this week. It's a remake of the bad@$$ one with Kurt Russell and Wilford Brimley. And this one just might be a good fit for a redo. Let this be a lesson. The original was smart, complete with a great story but it also had god awful effects that made it hard to watch. Meanwhile, I recently read there is a remake coming of The Goonies. WHY IS THIS NECESSARY?
My point is this: I'm rooting for mah boys' Tigers/Cardinals final dance matchup. It would be a remake that would be just fine because Oprah said so and I like whatever she tells me to like.
"I was wonderin' when El Capitan was gonna get a chance to use his popgun."
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Hello from Paris!
Just a quick post this morning as I was finally able to load some photos on my unreliable laptop! We are spending our last honeymoon days in Paris, but before I share photos from our recent days I wanted to share a few photos of the gorgeous garden of Monet we visited in Giverny and a delicious seasonal salad I made whilst visiting my brother in Provence.
I hope to be back soon with lots more photos!
Until then,
Have a lovely weekend!
Apricot Salad with Rye Croutons
(serves 2)
5 fresh, ripe apricots
a big handful of rocket
50g walnuts, toasted
2 or 3 rye bread slices with crusts cut off and cut into pieces
1 heaped tablespoon of Herbs de Provence
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1. Cut the apricots into wedges and toss with rocket.
2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and add the rye bread pieces. Season with herbs de Provence and a pinch of salt. Fry for a few minutes, until crisp.
3. Toss the salad with olive oil, balsamic, toasted walnuts and rye croutons. Serve immediately.


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Rainy Window (Tutorial)
In this massive, 3-chapter tutorial you will learn how to create an After Effects scene with a realistic rain dripping down a window. In chapter 1 I explain the creation of the background plate - from a single photograph to an illusion of an alive city at night. In chapter 2 I walk you though the creation of rain simulation using Trapcode Particular. The final, 3rd chapter focuses on compositing these elements together to create the final look.
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Charge 3
Fitbit's most advanced tracker ever
Fitbit Charge 3 helps you know your body and understand your health so you can take action to improve yourself.
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With aerospace-grade aluminum, a smooth-flush case and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, Charge 3 is comfortable and durable.
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- Product Description
- Fitbit Charge 3 - graphite - activity tracker with sport band - black
- Product Type
- Activity tracker
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Supported Host Device OS
- iOS, Android, Windows Phone
- Display
- Monochrome OLED
- Tracking Data
- Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, sleep stages
- Band
- Black - sport band
- Features
- Heart rate sensor, calendar notification, SMS notification, tap control, PurePulse heart rate technology, changeable band, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack, inactivity alert
- Battery Run Time
- Up to 7 day(s)
- Case Material
- Aerospace-grade aluminium
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 11.8 mm x 28.8 mm
- Weight
- 30 g
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2-year warranty
Detailed Specification
- Product Type
- Activity tracker
- Integrated Components
- Heart rate sensor
- Supported Host Device OS
- iOS, Android, Windows Phone
- Tracking Data
- Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, sleep stages
- Wearing Style
- Wrist
- Clock Display
- Yes
- Set Goals
- Yes
- Features
- Calendar notification, SMS notification, tap control, PurePulse heart rate technology, changeable band, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack, inactivity alert
- Type
- OLED - monochrome
- Wireless Interface
- Bluetooth
- Run Time (Up To)
- 7 day(s)
Smart Watch Case
- Case Details
- Graphite
- Name
- Sport band
- Clasp Type
- Buckle
- Colour
- Black
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 11.8 mm
- Height
- 28.8 mm
- Weight
- 30 g
- Vibrating Alert
- Yes
- Body Material
- Aerospace-grade aluminium
- Protection
- Waterproof
- Warranty
- 2-year warranty
Environmental Parameters
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Hello my SWT friends
I am confused with selectionlistener in Eclipse SWT.
I want to save the updated combo items after it has been selected.
But I cannot return value inside widgetSelected since it must be void.
Then where to set AquiferStr = the updated items after selectionlistener is threw such as combo.getItem(combo.getSelectionIndex())
//return changes items in combo2
int rowNum=2;
String[][]AquiferStr=new String[rowNum][rowNum];
for (int i = 0; i < rowNum; i++) {
//ERROR IN SAVE. Without widgetSelected CANNOT RETURN combo2.getItem(combo.getSelectionIndex())
AquiferStr[i][0] = combo2.getItem(i);
AquiferStr[i][1] = (String)combo2.getText();
//AquiferStr[i][1] = (String) combo2.getItem(combo.getSelectionIndex());
System.out.println("save int getItem"+combo2.getItem(i));
return AquiferStr;
I made my code based on this original snippet
Sample Combo : ComboSWT JFace EclipseJava
The snapshot looks like this
My code is also attached.
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On-line version ISSN 1996-7489
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S. Afr. j. sci. vol.110 n.5-6 Pretoria Mar. 2014
Equilibrium ion exchange studies of Ni2+ on homoionic forms of clinoptilolite
Joshua GorimboI; Blessing TaenzanaI; Kutemba KapanjiI; Linda L. JewellII
ISchool of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
IIDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa
A natural zeolite (clinoptilolite) that is mined in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was evaluated for the removal of Ni2+ from wastewater. In particular, the effect of zeolite modification on Ni2+ removal from synthetic wastewater was investigated. The natural clinoptilolite was pretreated with 2 M metal chlorides for 24 h to yield near homoionic Na+, K+ and Ca2+ forms. A comparison of the isotherms for the Na+-Ni2+, K+-Ni2+, Ca2+-Ni2+ and natural-Ni2+ systems gave insight into how the displaced ion affects the selectivity of the clinoptilolite for Ni2+. The Na+, K+ and natural forms show highly selective convex isotherms whereas the Ca2+ form has a concave graph suggesting that the selectivity series is Ca2+> Ni2+> (Na+, K+, natural). Thermodynamic properties revealed that the Ni2+ sorption capacity increases as the values of the equilibrium constant and Gibbs free energy increase with increasing temperature from 298.15 K to 348.15 K. The enthalpy change was positive for all forms of clinoptilolite; values of 26.00 kJ/mol, 18.72 kJ/mol and 42.05 kJ/mol were obtained for exchange of Ni2+ into Na+, K+ and Ca2+ forms, respectively. The positive changes in enthalpy provide an indication that the sorption reaction is endothermic for Ni(II). The Gibbs free energy values were all negative except for Ca2+-exchanged clinoptilolite at 298.15 K and 308.15 K, for which the values were positive 3.10 kJ/mol and 0.53 kJ/mol, respectively. The entropy values for Ni2+ sorption were also positive; values of 0.12 kJ/mol.K, 0.08 kJ/mol.K and 0.14 kJ/mol.K were obtained for the Na+, K+ and Ca2+ forms, respectively. As expected, the enthalpy obtained from the Van't Hoff plot is dependent not only on the metal ion being adsorbed, but also on the ion being displaced. Pretreatment of the zeolite enhances the removal efficiency provided that monovalent ions are used for the pretreatment. Thus clinoptilolite is an effective low-cost absorbent for the removal of Ni2+ from aqueous solutions.
Keywords: clinoptilolite; ion exchange; nickel removal; heavy metals; zeolites
Heavy metal pollution is an environmental problem of concern worldwide. The increasing levels of heavy metals in the environment represent a serious threat to human health and ecological systems. Soluble and mobile heavy metal species are non-biodegradable and tend to bioaccumulate in living organisms causing various diseases and disorders. The Ni2+ ion is one such heavy metal which is frequently encountered in raw wastewater streams from industries, such as those for the manufacture of magnetic tape, electroplating, jewellery, welding rods, dental procedures and pigments; Ni2+ is also used as a catalyst in oil hydrogenation.1 Several methods - such as ion exchange, solvent extraction, reverse osmosis, precipitation and adsorption - have been proposed for the treatment of wastewater contaminated with heavy metals.2-4 Among several chemical and physical methods, the adsorption of heavy metals onto zeolites has been found to be superior to other techniques because of the capability of the zeolite to remove several cations simultaneously from an aqueous solution through ion exchange.3-7 The history of ion exchange on zeolites has been reported by several authors.3,8-10 One of the important properties of zeolites is that they show selectivity in adsorption, i.e. they possess different affinities for different ions.11,12
The effect of converting the zeolite initially to a homoionic form for the removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater has been studied by many authors.13-19 These authors pointed out that zeolite in homoionic forms exhibits a significantly increased ability to remove heavy metals from wastewater. NaCl is most often used as the pretreatment agent. Prior to any ion-exchange application, most exchangeable ions from the structure of the material are removed by pretreatment and replaced by more easily removable ones. Pretreatment of natural zeolites with, for example, acids, bases and surfactants, is also used to improve their ion-exchange capacity. Most pretreatment operations increase the content of a single cation, called a homoionic form.
The evaluation of the ion-exchange properties of zeolites is based on equilibrium data for a particular exchange reaction. On the basis of these data, the main thermodynamic properties, such as the equilibrium constant (Keq) and Gibbs free energy ΔG°, can be computed using a suitable model. The use of a reliable model for the exchange process is particularly important when one needs to predict the ion-exchange behaviour of the zeolites for varying compositions of the aqueous phase based on experimental data. Much research has been done with regard to modelling the equilibria of ion exchange in zeolites.20-24
Fitting of adsorption isotherm equations to experimental data is often an important aspect of data analysis. ln most previous studies, Ni2+ adsorption with clinoptilolite was generally examined with the Langmuir, Dubinin-Radushkevitch and Freundlich isotherms.25-27
The Langmuir equation assumes that the adsorbed species forms a monolayer. But monolayer formation is possible only for a dilute solution. Under high concentration conditions the assumption is no longer valid as adsorbates accumulate to form multiple layers. The Langmuir equation also assumes that adsorbed molecules do not interact with each other laterally. This is impossible as weak forces of attraction exist even between molecules of the same type. Another assumption is that all the sites on the solid surface are equivalent in size and shape and have equivalent affinity for adsorbate molecules, i.e. the surface of the solid is homogeneous. But real solid surfaces are heterogeneous. Because clinoptilolite minerals have high surface irregularities, the adsorption models (Langmuir and Freundlich) should not be used to explain the adsorption equilibrium phenomenon.28
Zeolites have been found to be highly efficient in removing heavy metals from wastewater and the costs involved are still significantly below competing technologies. Although major breakthroughs have been made towards the use of zeolites in environmental remediation, most researchers have focused on heavy metal ions such as Pb2+, Cu2+ and Co2+ rather than on Ni2+ removal. Two interesting observations with respect to Ni2+ adsorption on clinoptilolite have been made by Sprynskyy et al.29 After its initial fast uptake from mixed metal feed concentrations, the second phase of adsorption is characterised by desorption and is referred to as an 'inversion phenomenon'. It is thought that this phenomenon is caused by the counter-diffusion of displaced extra-lattice cations from the deeper layers of the zeolite. As high concentrations of these counter-ions diffuse out of the zeolite pores, the Ni2+ is displaced and readsorbed. This displacement indicates that Ni2+ adsorbs in the mesopores, rather than in the zeolite channels. It was observed by Sprynskyy et al.29 that when metal ions like Pb2+ are adsorbed on clinoptilolite, there is usually only a slight difference between the loading capacities of these metal ions when single component feeds are compared to mixed feeds. This finding implies that metal ions are sorbed on specific sites. However, with Ni2+, adsorption significantly decreases in mixed feeds as a consequence of competition with other metals. Sprynskyy et al.29 concluded that the adsorption of Ni2+ ions is not site specific. Moreover, the zeolite selectivity for Ni2+ is generally low, hence improvements in Ni2+ selectivity are important for industrial applications, especially when implementation of more stringent standards for discharge of heavy metals into receiving environments are taken into consideration. It has been proven that converting zeolite to homoionic forms improves selectivity, but we are not aware of any study which compares different homoionic forms for the removal of Ni2+ from aqueous solutions. In this study, physical (i.e. pore diameter and volume) and thermodynamic differences between these forms have been found; such data have not been published before.
Theory: Ion-exchange isotherms
Ion-exchange isotherms are plots of the equilibrium fraction of an exchanging ion in solution against the equilibrium fraction of the same ion in the zeolite at the same temperature. The isotherms are plotted in terms of equivalent cation fraction of the ion in the solution (Xsol) against that in the solid (Xzeo) in accordance with the analysis of Inglezakis et al.23 The equivalent cation fraction in solution and on the clinoptilolite is calculated by using Equations 3 and 4 given below.
Construction of ion-exchange isotherms
In general, the ion-exchange reaction between a solution containing the cation AzA+ (where A is a cation of valence zA) and the B form of clinoptilolite (B being a cation of valence zB) may be written as30:
in which L is a portion of the clinoptilolite framework holding a unit negative charge and the subscript a, denotes the solution phase. The equivalent fraction of the exchanging cation in the solution (Xsol) is therefore given by:
where and are the molarities of the ions A and B in solution, respectively. The equivalent cation fraction in the clinoptilolite is given by:
where W is the zeolite mass in grams, V is the solution volume used in litres, MAj and MAf are the initial and final concentrations of the exchanging ion (in moles per litre) and CEC is the cation-exchange capacity of the zeolite (in eq/g).23
Experimental methods
The raw zeolite sample used in this study was obtained from Pratley (Pty) Limited (Kenmare, South Africa) which mines the zeolite in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa). All chemicals and reagents used for experiments and analysis were analytical grade supplied by Merck Ltd. (Johannesburg, South Africa).
ZeoLite preparation
Small grains of zeolite were obtained by first using a hammer to break the as-received samples into small pieces. These small pieces were then ground using a pestle and mortar and sieved to yield fractions differing in diameter from 0.60 mm to 0.85 mm. Sieving was repeated several times to minimise the retention of smaller grains in a sample with a larger size range. Prior to the batch adsorption experiments, the crushed zeolite was washed with distilled water three times to remove the surface dust, and then dried in an oven at 343.15 K for 24 h until a constant weight was attained.
Preparation of homoionic forms
Near homoionic forms of Na+, K+ and Ca2+ clinoptilolite were generated by treating 30-g batches of the purified clinoptilolite with 300 mL of 2 M chloride salts (NaCl, KCl and CaCl2 for Na+, K+ and Ca2+, respectively). The mixtures were then placed in a Labex shaking incubator (Edenvale, South Africa) at 298.15 K for 24 h at a speed of 200 rpm. The solutions of the Cl- salts were replaced with fresh ones for a further 24 h. The treated clinoptilolite grains were washed several times with distilled water to eliminate excess metal chlorides, and dried in an oven at 343.15 K for 24 h. Treated zeolite fractions were used as adsorbents for Ni2+ removal. Metal chloride treatment was conducted based on the findings of previous studies that alkali and alkaline earth metals are cheap, commonly available and are the most effective exchangeable ions for heavy metal removal.2
Equilibrium studies
Equilibrium studies were done as follows. A stock solution (1000 mg/L) of Ni2+ was prepared by dissolving 2.04 g of NiCl2-6H2O in 1 L of distilled water. The composition of the synthetic aqueous solution used in this study was based on those used previously and the concentrations were within the range of typical industrial wastewaters, that is, 0.1 mg/L to 100 mg/L.28
Synthetic samples were prepared to give Ni2+ concentrations of 20 mg/L, 40 mg/L, 60 mg/L, 80 mg/L and 100 mg/L by adding an appropriate amount of NiCl2-6H2O stock solution to deionised water. The masses of clinoptilolite used in the experiments ranged from 0.2 g to 1.5 g and the solution volume ranged from 10 mL to 100 mL. Before adding the adsorbents, the pH of the solution was adjusted to 7, i.e. the pH at which H+ and Ni2+ competition is minimal, using either 0.1 M NaOH or 0.1 M HNO3 solution, following the method of Gaus and Lutze26. The zeolite mass to solution volume ratios and the aqueous mixture compositions used in the experiments were designed to yield a relatively evenly spaced distribution of points along the ion-exchange isotherm as well as significant differences in the initial and final concentrations of the cation in solution. No background electrolyte was added during the ion-exchange experiments.
The clinoptilolite-zeolite samples were put in 250-mL Erlenmeyer flasks and agitated in a Labex shaking incubator at 298.15 K, 308.15 K, 323.15 K, 333.15 K or 348.15 K for 24 h.2 After equilibrium was established, the clinoptilolite was separated from the solution by centrifugation and the pH of the supernatant was adjusted to 7. The equilibrium concentration of the exchangeable ions (Na+, K+, Ca2+) and Ni2+ in the samples was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS, Varian 55B). In order to calculate the experimental error, all adsorption experiments were performed in triplicate, which enabled us to account for the errors caused by instability of the isothermal bath temperature and the calibration of the AAS.
The metal concentration in the liquid phase was determined at the beginning (Co) and at the end (Cf) of the adsorption. The following equation was used to compute the percentage uptake of the metal by the clinoptilolite:
The chemical analysis of the natural and homoionic clinoptilolite samples is given in Table 1.
The elemental analysis of the natural and pretreated clinoptilolite revealed that it is mainly composed of SiO2, Al2O3 and Fe2O3 with very low amounts of MnO and TiO2 in the framework. The extra-framework ions Na+, K+, Mg2+ and Ca2+ showed considerable variation depending on the pretreatment agent used and this change was mainly at the expense of Na+ and Ca2+ content. SiO2 ranged from 76.13% to 77.37% and Al2O3 ranged from 12.93% to 13.30%.
In the natural sample about 50% of the exchangeable ions were K+. Complete exchange of cations was impossible to achieve, especially for the Na+- and Ca2+-treated clinoptilolite as it is assumed that K+ present in the clinoptilolite did not exchange significantly with other cations. This behaviour is attributed to the location of K+. Based on the chemical composition of the natural clinoptilolite used in this study, the molecular formula for the natural zeolite was:
The pretreatment process led to the production of different forms of zeolite depending on the treatment agent used. The molecular formulae of the pretreated samples were as follows:
The cation-exchange capacity (CEC, milliequivalents (meq) per gram) of the zeolite samples was derived from the analysis given in Table 1. The calculation of CEC was based on the assumptions that (1) Al3+ and Fe3+ substitute for Si4+ in the tetrahedral sites and result in a negatively charged structure, (2) this negative charge is balanced by the alkali and alkaline earth ions in the intracrystalline cation-exchange sites and (3) any other exchangeable ions present in a homoionic form of clinoptilolite are assumed to occupy inaccessible sites; for instance, the K+, Ca2+ and Mg2+ present in the Na+-clinoptilolite are in inaccessible exchange sites and do not participate in the ion-exchange process. An additional assumption is that negligible mineral impurities are present in the sample.22
Experimental CECs of clinoptilolite were determined and were found to range from 1.38 meq/g to 2.29 meq/g for all forms of clinoptilolite (for natural and pretreated clinoptilolite).
Previous studies showed that the South African zeolite comprises mainly clinoptilolite (80-85%) and coexists with impurities of opaline, cristobalite, K-feldspar and traces of sanidine.2 From the X-ray flourescence results, the Si:Al ratio was calculated to be 5.14. The chemical composition, the theoretical exchange capacity and the Si:Al ratio (generally ranging from 4 to 5.5) are typical for clinoptilolite.31 Low SiO2 members are enriched with Ca2+, whereas high SiO2 clinoptilolite is enriched with K+, Na+ and Mg2+. It was found that the natural zeolite was predominantly clinoptilolite.
Effects of ion exchange
The surface area and pore volume data for Na+, K+ and Ca2+ form clinoptilolite are presented in Table 2. The ionic radii taken from Cotton and Wilkinson32 have also been included in Table 2. The data for the Na+ and Ca2+ forms are within experimental error, while the K+ form has a higher surface area and pore volume.
A comparison of the isotherms (Na+-Ni2+, K+-Ni2+, natural-Ni2+ and Ca2+-Ni2+) gives insight into how the displaced ion affects the selectivity of the clinoptilolite for Ni2+. The Na+-Ni2+ isotherm indicates a strong selectivity for Ni2+ through the entire range of zeolite composition. It is observed that the isotherms shown in Figures 1 to 3 do not proceed to completion (that is, do not attain Xsolution = 1 for Xzeolite = 1). This result is attributed to the fact that in these systems only a fraction of the total CEC is available to the incoming cations as a result of crystallite occlusion; nonetheless the CEC is close to 1 (0.9±0.1). The same observation was reported by Breck33. When the isotherm exhibits a convex profile, e.g. for Na+-Ni2+, K+-Ni2+ and natural-Ni2+ systems, the uptake of Ni2+ from the solution is known to follow a Langmuir-type isotherm.34 The Na+, K+ and natural forms show highly selective convex graphs, whereas the Ca2+ form has a concave graph, suggesting the selectivity series to be Ca2+ > Ni2+ > (Na+, K+, natural). This selectivity series is in agreement with the investigation done by Colella34 on Italian clinoptilolite. Figure 4 demonstrates that the clinoptilolite has a greater affinity for Ca2+ than for Ni2+. This observation is consistent with the expectation that the Ca2+ ion has a relatively lower desorption ratio than Na+ and K+ because of the strong interaction (ionic in nature) between clinoptilolite and Ca2+ (it is difficult to destroy the Ca2+-O-Al bonds). A similar observation was made by Curkovic et al.35 for Serbian clinoptilolite. A remarkably high selectivity of natural-, K+- and Na+-exchanged clinoptilolite for Ni2+ is observed.
In order to obtain the parameter capable of describing the selectivity/ non-selectivity of a given form of zeolite, the thermodynamic equilibrium constant (Keq) was evaluated using the following procedure outlined by Khan and Singh36:
where aZ denotes the activity of adsorbed Ni2+, aS is the activity of Ni2+ in solution at equilibrium, Cz is the milligrams of Ni2+ adsorbed per litre of solution in contact with the clinoptilolite surface, Cs denotes the milligrams per litre of Ni2+ in solution at equilibrium, fz is the activity coefficient of the adsorbed Ni2+ and f sis the activity coefficient of the Ni2+ in solution. The method used to calculate ion activities is the one proposed by Debye and Huckel37 in 1923 in which the ionic strength of the solution is calculated first and then the activity coefficient. Because the activity coefficient approaches unity at very low concentrations, Equation 8 can be re-written as
The values of Keq were calculated as the ratio of the equilibrium concentration of Ni2+ on the zeolite and in solution attained after 24 h of adsorption. The standard free energy change on adsorption (AG°) was calculated using the following equations:
Several researchers have reported AG° values for adsorption in zeolites.23,25 In their calculations they only reported ΔG°ads, and did not mention the ΔG°des of the ion being displaced. By considering these two parameters, a true Gibbs free energy of exchange (ΔG°exc) can be computed which is representative of the whole system. Therefore Equation 12 is used to calculate the standard free energy of reaction:
where ΔG°exc denotes the Gibbs free energy of ion-exchange reaction, ΔG°ads is the Gibbs free energy of adsorption of Ni2+ onto clinoptilolite and ΔG°des is the Gibbs free energy of desorption of exchangeable ions in the clinoptilolite (Na+, K+ and Ca2+). R is the universal gas constant (8.314 J/mol.K) and T is the temperature in Kelvin.
The AS° and AH° values were obtained from the slope and intercept of the Van't Hoff plots (plots of the natural logarithm of equilibrium constant of the reaction versus the reciprocal of temperature in Kelvin).
The enthalpy of the reaction can be found from the gradient of the plot, which equals -AH°/R, and the entropy is the intercept, AS°/R. Table 3 reports the thermodynamic values at different temperatures.
The equilibrium constants Keq derived from this study were quite high compared to those reported by Argun27 despite using the same type of zeolite. Argun reported very low Keiq values of 3.28, 2.97 and 2.65 at 293.15 K, 313.15 K and 333.15 K, respectively, using Turkish natural clinoptilolite from the Langmuir isotherm constants to approximate the equilibrium constant, whereas, in this study, we found Keq to be 23.69 at 298.15 K, which increased as temperature was increased (Table 3). A re-evaluation of the isotherm data in Argun's27 study (after 3-h contact time instead of 60 min as in the original paper) at 293.15 K and at an initial concentration of Ni2+ of 25 mg/L for 1 g of clinoptilolite yielded a Keii of 18 for the natural-Ni2+ system, which is very close to the values obtained in this study. The recalculated AG° value at 293.15 K is -7.04 kJ/mol (from -2.89 kJ/mol). Our results demonstrate that the reliance on linearised Langmuir equations potentially limits the ability to model sorption data accurately.
The thermodynamic quantities reported in Table 3 are in accordance with the selectivity series depicted from the isotherm plots. The Gibbs free energy of natural and pretreated clinoptilolite were evaluated, and the spontaneity of adsorption is seen to follow the series Na+-form > natural-form > K+-form > Ca2+-form. In all cases, the free energy (ΔG°) of the Ni2+ sorption was negative, suggesting that the spontaneity of the process increased with increasing temperature. The values of the ΔG° also confirm that the maximum adsorption is obtained with the Na+-exchanged clinoptilolite followed by the natural, K+ and Ca2+ forms.
The AH° was positive in all forms of clinoptilolite and ranged from 18.72 kJ/mol to 42.05 kJ/mol (Table 1), which indicates that the sorption reaction is endothermic for Ni2+. These values were calculated from plots of ln Keq versus 1/T. The linear nature of the plot indicates that the mechanism of adsorption is not changed as temperature is changed. But the amount of adsorption is changed because the supply of thermal energy is different. The endothermic nature of the adsorption processes shows that these processes are not energetically stable.30 lf the values of AH° for Ni2+ adsorption had been within the range of 8.4-12.6 kJ/mol, then one could propose that the adsorption process was ionic in nature.15 However, the values obtained in this study were greater than 12.6 kJ/ mol, which indicates that the mechanism for the adsorption of these ions in zeolites is not ion exchange.
The Ni2+-Na+ system
The ion-exchange isotherms shown in Figure 1 demonstrate the extreme selectivity of Na+-clinoptilolite for the incoming Ni2+ cations, which is confirmed by the high values of the equilibrium constant (K>1) in Table 3 and the corresponding negative values of the free energies of exchange. The data also indicate that the value of Kei increases with increasing temperature from 298.15 K to 348.15 K in all forms of the zeolite.
The enthalpy of exchange is positive for the Ni2+-Na+ clinoptilolite. This positive value is explained on the one hand by the substitution of Na+ cations by Ni2+ cations, which have a greater heat of hydration (-406 kJ/ mol for Na+ and -2105 kJ/mol for Ni2+)32 in the aqueous phase, and on the other hand by the greater interaction energy of the Ni2+ cations with the exchange centres of clinoptilolite as a result of their similarity in size.
The K+-Ni2+ and natural-Ni2+ systems
The K+-Ni2+ and natural-Ni2+ systems presented highly selective convex isotherms when Ni2+ was adsorbed; this finding is confirmed by the high values of the exchange constant (~K>16 at 323.15 K). The enthalpies of exchange for both of these systems were positive and were almost of the same magnitude (18.75 kJ/mol for K+-Ni2+ and 22.38 kJ/mol for natural-Ni2+). This result suggests that K+ is common to both systems as an exchangeable ion.
The Ca2+- Ni2+ system
Distinct from the other systems, the Ni2+-Ca2+ system yielded a concave isotherm, clear non-selectivity and the equilibrium constants (Keq) were less than 1 at 298.15 K and 305.15 K (Table 3). The Gibbs free energy of exchange was positive at these temperatures, but a further increase in temperature resulted in the spontaneity of the reaction. The ΔG° values were positive at 298.15 K and 308.15 K (3.098 kJ/mol and 0.527 kJ/ mol, respectively) and positive at temperatures greater than 323.15 K. Pabalan22 also reported a positive ΔG° value of 4.19 kJ/mol at 298.15 K for a system involving Ca2+-Na+ using American clinoptilolite.
The substitution of the doubly charged Ca2+ cations with doubly charged Ni2+ ions proved to be an endothermic exchange process (positive enthalpy). The entropy for the Ca2+-Ni2+ exchange system was positive because in the aqueous phase the strongly hydrated doubly charged cations (Ca2+) were substituted by the similarly hydrated Ni2+ cations.
Evaluation of the thermodynamic parameters Keq, ΔG°, ΔH° and ΔS° provided insight into the mechanism of Ni2+ sorption by the zeolite. The results of this research showed that clinoptilolite is an effective low cost adsorbent for the removal of Ni2+ from aqueous solution. Pretreatment of the zeolite enhances the removal efficiency if monovalent ions are used, and selectivity depends on the type of the exchangeable ions on the zeolite. Treating the zeolite with CaCl2 decreased the zeolite's ability to remove Ni2+ from aqueous solution. Ca2+ bind more strongly to the zeolite than sodium and potassium ions. The thermodynamic parameters revealed that Ni2+ sorption in clinoptilolite is spontaneous and endothermic. The surface area and pore volume data presented for the Na+ and Ca2+ forms were within experimental error, while the K+ form had a higher surface area and pore volume.
This work was supported financially by the National Research Foundation of South Africa in the form of a Thuthuka grant and grantholder bursaries. The clinoptilolite was generously donated by Pratley (Pty) Limited (Kenmare, South Africa).
Authors' contributions
J.G., B.T. and K.K. collected the data; L.L.J. supervised the work; J.G. wrote the first draft of the manuscript; and all authors contributed to revisions of the manuscript.
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BOTHELL, Wash. – The University of Washington Bothell will host its eighth annual Nursing Career Advancement Day Fair on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.). Representatives of over 20 Washington state health care employers and educational institutions will be available at the fair to discuss nursing career and educational opportunities with attendees.
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Preston, Nick . . . and now Rory
It has been a very rough year for those of us who spend most of our days and nights in the company of Angels.
It began with the Jan. 13, 2009 death of Preston Gomez, the game's classiest ambassador. He was 86 and lived a full, rich life, but it cut to the core nonetheless. To know Preston was to love him — and respect his wisdom and insights.
Then came the unimaginable Nick Adenhart tragedy in the early hours of April 9. Nick was 22 with everything in front of him. This was one of those blows from which some people — myself included — never fully recover. Nick was a gem, pure and simple, and a light went out with his passing.
Now it's Rory Markas, a sweetheart of a man, only 54 when he left us last night. We've known each other for years, going back to his days calling Clippers games. He enlightened and entertained from behind the mike and was a pleasure to be around on the road, smart and quick with a one-liner, as his good buddy and boothmate Terry Smith pointed out in a heartfelt conversation this morning.
Rory and Terry were a team within a team. The Sunshine Boys of Baseball. You could always count on both men for a kind word, a smile or a comforting shoulder if you were having a bad day. They don't make them any better than Rory. Or Terry, for that matter.
Like so many SoCal kids, Rory grew up in the San Fernando Valley wanting to be a sportscaster. With their magic over the airwaves, Vin Scully and Chick Hearn and Dick Enberg did that to so many of us, by the hundreds. I veered off in another path, following the words of Jim Murray and Melvin Durslag into print, while Rory chased his dream and nailed it.
He was good at what he did, and he loved the life. He is gone much too soon, leaving yet another major gap in those lives he enriched.
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It was a complete shock to me and probably everyone in the angels community. It was a pleasure hearing his calls on the radio and television. I'm sure he was a lovely person and may he rest in peace 😦
A sad day for the angels community
Condolences to Mr. Markas's family and to all Angel fans. Rest in peace, Rory.


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In January 2016, Louis Vuitton made a promise to help children in urgent need through its support for UNICEF.
Since 2016, over 4m$ has been raised to help bring children life-saving humanitarian support.
Jessica Kahawaty, Lebanese-Australian international model and presenter with a background in human rights law visited the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, as part of Louis Vuitton's effort to raise awareness and funds for UNICEF programs supporting the children of Syria.
"This visit to Zaatari refugee camp was extremely powerful - heartbreaking but full of hope. There is an incredible generation of children who believe in education and making a difference." said Jessica Kahawaty.
"These children have taught me so much - to continue smiling in the face of adversity, generosity in the sweet hand-made gifts they gave me, hard work and always dreaming for a better future. The global community must continue investing in their education and wellbeing, for them to rebuild Syria when peace returns one day," she added.
The aim of the partnership "LOUIS VUITTON for UNICEF" is to raise funds for UNICEF and help support children that are exposed to conflict, diseases, natural disasters and other situations that threaten their safety and well-being.
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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – One person was hurt Friday morning in a home invasion robbery in Jacksonville Beach, according to the Police Department.
Officers were called to the home in the 900 block of Seventh Avenue North about 11:30 a.m.
They said the robbers were gone when they arrived.
The victim who was hurt was taken to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said their investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the home invasion is asked to call the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at 904-270-1661.


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A few weeks after the House the Kids Built concert, the silent auction items are squared away and the donations are counted.
Almost $2,000 was raised.
This wonderful evening of music and food was orchestrated by Joey Clarkson, Habitat for Humanity's unofficial youth ambassador, and an eager team of young volunteers.
"I have been touring with a Habitat rep for the past month or two, speaking at schools in the district telling students about the Habitat program and what they can do to get involved. The response has been terrific. This concert gala was a kickoff for the students' fundraising projects," Clarkson says.
The House the Kids Built is a local, community fundraiser for this internationally renowned organization. Unlike many fundraisers held for international charities, all of the money raised will go towards a local build/project, putting the money and benefits directly back into our community.
The evening featured musicians Alexandria Maillot, Keisja Cox, Clarkson and the Boom-ers and Cathedral Groove. The new song Everybody was premiered, penned by Clarkson and performed with a small choir of schoolchildren who will hold their own fundraisers for the build.
This song, generously produced and sponsored by Andy Lorimer and Susie McGregor of Highland Music, will be released in the spring for purchase on iTunes to further assist efforts in this project.
Since 2004, Habitat for Humanity has built eight homes for hard-working families on the North Island, and they are constructing six more in Courtenay.
"One of the most important things you can do to empower youth is to give them something outside of themselves to put energy into, " says Clarkson, a singer-songwriter who also travels the world teaching musical theatre. "By working together for a common goal, especially a goal as important as housing for those in need, they can see how many people out there care, and see the positive power youth can have if they only reach out and take it.
"The House the Kids Built will be a physical reminder, living long past the life of the competition, of the positive change and contribution we can make to our world when we bring our community, youth and leaders together," says Clarkson.
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Guide to the Fred Wright Correspondence
Guide to the Fred Wright Correspondence
Collection number: MS 168The University Library
Special Collections and Archives
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California
- Special Collections and Archives
- University Library
- University of California, Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz, California, 95064
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- URL: http://library.ucsc.edu/speccoll/
- Processed by:
- UCSC OAC Unit
- Date Completed:
- November 2003
- Encoded by:
- UCSC OAC Unit
Other Index Terms Related to this Collection
Collection Contents
Correspondence 1972-1990
Scope and Content Note
Outgoing: Moe Ash, Folkways Records, a carbon n.d.
Incoming: Miriam Patchen 1972-1990
ALS, "For goodness sakes! What a wonderful house..." [1 pg] May 31, 1990
ALS, "In a few days you're going to receive a fine gorgeous picture..." [1 pg + clipping "Patchen festival big success" with picture of Miriam and Fred] Jun. 12, 1990
ALS, "Well, here it is. It's your fault; you asked for it..." [1 pg + draft to circumstances behind publishing of Kenneth Patchen's 'See You in the Morning'] Feb. 6, 1990
ALS, "The date April 27-30 Rita & I stayed at Best Western Motel...", [1 pg + promotional card of Trumbull Art Gallery] Dec. 20, 1989
Season's Greeting card signed, "So -victorious Fred..." Dec. 22, 1988
Season's Greeting card signed, "Inspite of parents' influx and worries..." Dec. 13, 1986
ALS, "Getting back from Washington (D.C.) got caught up in re-reading.." [1 pg] Oct. 22, 1986
Season's Greeting card signed, "So - where are were you when you came back..." Dec. 16, 1985
Season's Greeting card signed, "So -where are you? Not here we know..." Dec. 14, 1981
TLS, "As far as it now appears the reading will take place on May 5..." [1 pg] Apr. 22, 1981
APCS, "Thank goodness for your letter - wonderful..." Jan. 10, 1981
APCS, "Visiting Laurent's brother at Bethany Beach..." Sep. 2, 1980
Season's Greeting card signed, "Where are you these days? Don't you know..." Dec. 17, 1979
APCS, "I didn't cause this-honest! We're here for week..." Sep. [12], 1979
APCS, "Almost big enough for any politician's head L & I here for Wagner's "Ring"..." 1978
APCS, "It came; it is interesting. Doubt that my piece would fit..." Aug. 1978
ALS, "On further thought it seems as if this is a very financially wasteful way of living..." [1 pg + attached photocopy of a Miriam's draft "The Time We Rode the 20th Century Limited" [7 pp]] Aug. 10, 1978
Signed note, "Sorry no dogs chasing the great Wright Knight...", [+ clipping "A Talking Dog Wows the Press", Don Wegars] Dec. 27, 1977
ALS, "Bestest etc - mostly, really to answer Fred's questions about addresses..." [1 pg] Dec. 27, 1977
Season's Greetings card signed Dec. 18, 1977
APCS, "Whatever else one might think of your "shocking" book...", [card designed by Kenneth Patchen] Nov. 30, 1977
ALS, "Just got back from post office & have just opened the package -..." [1 pg] Oct. 18, 1977
ALS, "Look what the post brought right after your call ended!..." [1 pg] Sep. 30, 1977
ALS, "Your call yesterday was great. Such good news you had to impart -..." [1 pg] Aug. 5, 1977
APCS, "The book? What Happened?..." May 17, 1977
APCS, "You're right, Wright! Tom Waits is tremendous;..." Dec. 1, 1976
ALS, "Thanks! Thanks! The records went off to either/or yesterday..." [1 pg] Nov. 30, 1976
APCS, "Not playing hard to get- just in a rush..." Oct. 29, 1976
APCS, "Willie Nelson has long been one I've liked very much indeed..." May 17, 1976
ALS, "You dirty drop-out! What do you mean by leaving the w-house..." [1 pg] Apr. 7, 1976
ALS, "Dear Kay, Fred, Spot, Amanda?, Cats?, Toads? Trantutlas..." Mar. 7, 1976
ALS, "This is crazy. Each time I riffle thru papers this sheet turns up with your name on it..." [1 pg] Nov. 24, 1975
ALS, "Golly houseboat! Sounds super..." [2 pp + annotated env.] Aug. 12, 1975
APCS, "At Bach Festival with Laurent. Music morning..." Jul. 24, 1975
ALS, "It's not been meant: This long non-response. But but..." [2 pp] Jun. 17, 1975
APCS, "Just a quick leaflet blown in the wind..." [+ annotated env.] May 1975
Mailed clipping, signed Jul. 8, 1975
APCS, "I've not been standing still while walking..." [1974]
ALS, "J.C. Superstar! What in blazes do you-all think..." [1 pg] Dec. 26, 1974
ALS, "As usual I'm either behind or far past the time - " [1 pg] Dec. 11, 1974
APCS, "Do you still have the James Purdy book?..." Oct. 11, 1974
ALS, "The mass of records is unbelievable..." Sep. 27, 1974
APCS, "Just had call from Portland - the young man ..." Sep. 10, 1974
APCS, "Going up 10,000 ft tomorrow & Friday..." Aug. 21, 1974
APCS, "Just got back from Bach Festival in Carmel..." Jul. 31, 1974
APCS, "Yeah, Spot. We're here. It's great - " May 21, 1974
APCS, "Good to hear you're still with us..." May 15, 1974
APCS, "Address book got buried in the mass of stuff-" Mar. 23, 1974
Mailed poster "Hallelujah Anyway! A Kenneth Patchen Exhibit, University Art Gallery, March 18 - April 5, 1974" [postmarked, size; 16 x26] Apr. 19, 1974
ALS, "There's no need for stationery to tell me to have joy..." Dec. 29, 1973
Season's Greeting card signed Dec. 17, 1973
ALS, "Tours jours Gai! Thanks for the check..." [1 pg] Dec. 7, 1973
Gift certificate for Intellectual Digest, from Miriam Patchen Dec. 3, 1973
ALS, "Spot is (even though you said it didn't cost a mint)..." [1 pg] Nov. 29, 1973
ALS, "As per our conversation this evening this check is being forwarded..." [1 pg] Nov. 15, 1973
ALS, "Okay! Now you have $25 toward the life-long debt..." [1 pg] Nov. 2, 1973
ALS, "Was great to hear that voice as i was tearing off to a dull doctor..." Oct. 26, 1973
APCS, "Okay you two birds, the circle won't be broken until..." Oct. 10, 1973
APCS, "He turned out to be almost character..." Sep. 17, 1973
APCS, "Stamps and cards became impossible to get while in Helsinki..." Jul. 12, 1973
APCS, "It's 3 am, am on the sea going from Stockholm to Helsinki..." Jun. 14, 1973
APCS, "Dumb of me- didn't take the wherehouse addresses so..." Jun. 6, 1973
APCS, "Still on this planet - but....my aunt Martta landed here..." Mar. 26, 1973
APCS, "Didn't the sun shine?..." Mar. 18, 1973
APCS, "It's bad enough to get the sights and smells of our times-" Mar. 1, 1973
APCS, "Doesn't this look like a good enough deal?..." [+ clipping] Jan. 26, 1973
ALS, "Got the jacket-sleeve-material to printer..." [1 pg] Jan. 24, 1973
APCS, "Thank you - and please thank your mum and daddy, too -" Nov. 1972
APCS, "Thank you so much for allowing me to have so much of mother and daddy yesterday..." Oct. 13, 1972
Gift card signed Oct. 13, 1972
ALS, "Thanks for Fred's letter. Yes, the music is great..." Jul. 1, 1972
APCS, "Salt of the earth to the salt of the earth..."
APCS, "Thank you for checks and the fine letter..."
APCS, "You might have guessed those minutes to drop you..."
APCS, "Is the press address coming by these horses?..."
Season's Greeting card, "Okay - you might as well get one of these icky things..."
Season's Greeting card, "See you soon, and see Spot, daddy and mummy..."
Birthday card, "It's an 'icky' card-but it's an honest statement..."
APCS, "So, you dear ones, expecting you anytime on Sunday..."
APCS, "Obviously it will be joyous and filled with laughter -"
ALS, "Of course some people are impossible..."
Note "Twayne's United States Authors Series # 292"
Empty envelopes [40]
Incoming Other 1972-1990
Bertram Rota Ltd: TLS, [2 pp] Jul. 3, 1975
Dunkin, Ronald: ALS + env. [in regards to a purchase of "Panels for Walls of Heaven"] Sep. 21, 1974
Hellström, Lars G.: TLS Feb. 14, 1978
Hellström, Lars G.: TPCS + env. Dec. 10, 1972
Los Angeles Times: TLS + attached book review typescript, ["Review acceptance denial letter"] [3 pp]
Serenpidity Books, invoice for Patchen's "Sleepers Awake" n.d.
United States Postal Service, TLS Mar. 27, 1974
Printed Material 1973-1978
Scope and Content Note
Promotional material and other ephemera 1973-1974
Newspaper clippings 1973-1978


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Mom of Slain Mo. Girl Sues Mental Health Provider
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The mother of a slain 9-year-old Missouri girl has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a mental health clinic that provided services to the teenager who killed her daughter.
The lawsuit by Partricia Preiss was filed against Pathways Behavioral Healthcare, two employees and 18-year-old Alyssa Bustamante.
Bustamante was sentenced in February to life in prison with the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to killing Preiss' daughter, Elizabeth Olten, in October 2009. Bustamante was 15 years old at the time of the slaying in St. Martins, a small community just west of Jefferson City.
According to the Jefferson City News-Tribune, the lawsuit alleges that Pathways personnel knew of Bustamante's violent tendencies and threats and should have detained Bustamante.
Pathways declined to comment about the lawsuit.


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Former USWNT Player Lorrie Fair Serves in AfghanistanBy U.S. Soccer Staff November 28, 2012
Former U.S. Women's National Team midfielder Lorrie Fair traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, as part of the U.S. Department of State's Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports initiative, which aims to increase the number of women and girls who participate in all aspects of sports. Fair also conducted sports clinics with Afghan women as part of the program.
"I've been involved with the Sports Envoy program for probably, I don't know, five years now and I love it," said Fair. "For one thing, when you go and you play with the National Team, you see the hotel and you see the field but you also get to see things that, as a tourist, you would never get to see. You also get to see the unbelievable power of sport and not just what it did for my life but what it can do in other areas of the world. In particular, it highlights how lucky we are to live in a country where women have opportunity and socially safe spaces to play sport."
During her five-day visit, Fair led clinics with young female soccer players from the greater Kabul area, spearheaded conversations on leadership, and visited with U.S. military personnel. Fair traveled to Kabul, where she conducted a sports clinic with women on Nov. 21. A day later, Fair conducted a soccer clinic with female college students in the mornings, as well as a workshop with the Afghanistan Women's National Team.
The Department's Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative mobilizes all of the its sports diplomacy efforts to engage women and girls worldwide. Sport Envoys are current and retired professional athletes and coaches from a range of sports that travel overseas to conduct drills, lead teambuilding sessions, and engage youth in a dialogue on the importance of education, health, and respect for diversity. In partnership with SportsUnited, U.S. Soccer players, coaches and administrators have visited more than 18 countries since 2006. The athletes have offered soccer clinics for thousands of boys, girls and coaches.
SportsUnited is the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' premier sports exchange program at the U.S. Department of State. Athletes and coaches from a range of sports are chosen to conduct clinics, visit schools, and engage with youth overseas in a dialogue on the importance of an education, positive health practices, and respect for diversity. Since 2003, SportsUnited has brought nearly 1,000 athletes from over 60 countries to the U.S. to participate in Sport Visitor programs. Since 2005, SportsUnited has sent over 220 U.S. athletes to more than 50 countries to participate in Sport Envoy programs.
Original article: www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/20/former-us-wnt-mf-fair-traveled-to-kabul-as-part-of-empowering-women-and-girls-initiative


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The action of the game takes place in a universe resembling our real world as much as possible: stars are located just where they actually are. The authors had to spend several months developing actual astronomical data and building a universe based on them. After playing "Divine Space", you (or your children) will know once and for all where the sun is located in our corner of the universe, which stars are closest to us, what their spectral classes are, planets... and much more.
However, this in no way converts the game into a boring educational manual. Battles, trading, travel, explorations, figuring out secrets, and surprising discoveries await gamers in the "Divine Space" universe.
The task of the developers has been to take the best that has ever been in such games and make one even better, then harmoniously gather everything into a single game. Therefore in "Divine Space" even five-year-old children can play; therefore the game will be interesting as well to adults (and maybe even to elders).
Main features of the game:
- -> Scientific: the world is built on REAL astronomical data, obtained from astronomers and scientists. Stars have their real positions, spectral classes, etc.;
-> Construction of ships from parts. You can built your custom hulls and add devices and weapons;
-> Deep scenario and world design (it's almost USP nowadays). We built our scenario based on current research. It's somewhat a prediction of the possible future;
-> Most operating systems are supported. First, the game will be single-player ARPG, but the game will move toward serious MMO.
Though first version is being developed for iPads/Anrdoid pads, there will be elements of inerraction between players (async gameplay). Later, big MMO will be released.
Would you like to play such a game?
Then support us at Kickstarter — we need your help!


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> Anthem Blue Cross PPO is the first and continues to be the only PPO in California to have earned a Full Accreditation from the NCQA5. Full Accreditation is the highest level obtainable for a PPO.
> In 2008 we launched the Zagat Survey online tool, which will allow consumers to share their physician experiences with others. The survey and results will be available free of charge to members via their health plan's web site.
> We fund numerous research studies at California universities, ranging from the effectiveness of early cancer screenings to increasing immunization rates among children and the elderly.
> To address California's growing diversity, Anthem is also making healthy living more accessible to the Hispanic community through nuestrobien.com, our groundbreaking Web site.
> We are proud to partner with the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports through the "Live Like a Champion" and KICK (Kids in Charge of Kalories) programs.
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Early 2009: Phil Bauman's post on 140 Healthcare Uses for Twitter caused a lot of excitement. Then there was talk about surgeons twittering from operating theatres. It all left me a little bit cold. I couldn't see how I would use social media to support my work as a GP. But then I came across a review by Richard Smith from the BMJ in 1996, "What Clinical Information do Doctors Need" which helped me understand my resistance and the potential. To summarise there are three kinds of informations that doctors need
- Information about the patient
- Information about disease and management
- Information about local services to help manage the patient's condition.
I could (and might) do a whole other blog post about how social media might be useful in direct interactions with patients. In medicine we are trained almost exclusively for synchronous communication with patients. When I am in the same room as a patient we can usually communicate so much better. Speaking on the telephone is the next best thing and has the added bonus that it is much more convenient for the patient. But as I say this needs a lot more room to explore so I'm not going to focus on this now, but safe to say, I am unclear as to see social media could help me gain information about patients at the moment.
Next, there is information about diseases and management. I'm a generalist, and I work in the UK and in a practice with several other doctors. For many conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, my management is determined by national guidelines, which are then tailored to individual patients through shared decision making. I will often look for information about these more common and less common conditions, and I will use sites such as TripDatabase which will find me relevant research papers and guidelines quickly. But I don't bookmark the information I find there. Why would I? The next time I need some information about that condition, which may not be for a few months, I will search again because the evidence may have changed. Now, this is different to how I use social bookmarking for my work as an educator or as a student (I'm registered for an EdD). Social bookmarking is useful for infomation that I have come across through serendipity (perhaps through Twitter), or because I am specifically looking for information that I don't have time to completely study now but want to be able to find again. But my infomation needs in clinical medicine tend to be more just-in-time. I don't think that I am so alone in this and it probably explains why I have found it hard to find delicious doctors.
(Should I be reading generalist journals to keep up to date? The RSS feeds of the BMJ, NEJM and the Lancet swamped my google reader and made me feel inadequate! But here is somewhere where social media is useful. If you have any interest in what is happening in the big medical journals sign up to the RSS feed from Richard Lehman's Journal Watch blog. He writes with wit, and cuts to the chase.)
And lastly there is how social media could be useful with regards to information about healthcare services locally. This is where I currently feel the largest gap, and not uncoincidentally, where I feel social media could contribute most. Back in 1996, Richard Smith pointed out that this information is often diffuse and rapidly changing. Doesn't that sound like something that social media could grapple with? Well, next month I am going up to Glasgow to meet people interested in gathering information that is diffuse and rapidly changing and that could help people living with long-term conditions.
The ALISS project
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I'll tell you more about the ALISS project and what they are hoping to achieve when I get back. Then we can start thinking about how we can all get useful #hyperlocal information. What do you think?
PS. By last summer @drves was referring to me as a "Web 2.0 sceptic". But I was so enthused about this last year that I actually started a new blog to try and get some discussion going.


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We didn't make it to the allotment last weekend, and as a result the plot was covered in weeds again, so I spent half an hour weeding while the kids played with water.
Having emptied the trug'o'weeds into the compost heap and dug out some more couch grass I got on with planting out the broad beans which were too small last time. The beans that are in seems to have been nibbled by insects, nothing too drastic and looking around neighbouring plots have the same problem.
A few fairly leggy Broccoli plants went in too, in the area where I'd planted parsnips which didn't germinate. These will probably be replaced by some of the better ones growing in the greenhouse, I'm not sure what made me plant them other than not wanting to waste seedlings...
Leeks are up now, really tiny compared to the seedlings I have growing in the greenhouse. Planting seeds too early was not such a good idea. I should just get away with the Borlotti beams and sweetcorn in the greenhouse, but next year I need to set up a planting calendar.
No showing from the spuds yet. Hopefully I didn't under-chit them.
Just before leaving I weedkilled pretty much all the non-cultivated parts of the plot to keep weeds down and prepare for digging in a week or so when I'm on holiday.
At home, sowing loads of seeds-mainly flowers. I'm using up old packs that are past their plant-by date, putting several seeds into each pot to see if I get any results.


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Thread: Death Penalty Hillarity
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#1 Death Penalty Hillarity06-01-2008, 04:47 PM
ccharles000 (1000+ posts) Sun Jun-01-08 03:47 AM
Original message
Poll question: Do you support the death penalty?
I personally do not.
Poll result (133 votes)
Yes. (19 votes, 14%) Vote
Yes but only in the most severe cases. (13 votes, 10%) Vote
No (100 votes, 75%) Vote
Other (1 votes, 1%) Vote
Th1onein (1000+ posts) Sun Jun-01-08 01:14 PM
Response to Original message
31. Absolutely not.
Without exception. I don't even support the death penalty for Bush, although there have been times when I thought I might want to see him tried and hanged for his crimes. Still, it's just plain wrong.BOWZER LIVES!!!
This isn't surprising coming from this bunch.
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