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New York becomes 17th state to legalise cannabis: Cannabis is legal in NY starting today
New York became the 17th state to legalise cannabis for all adults today. (AdobeStock)
Earlier this morning, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that makes cannabis legal for all adults.
The possession aspects of the law take effect immediately. It is now legal—yes, today—for adults 21 or older to possess up to three ounces of cannabis or 24 grams of concentrates.
Retail cannabis stores are expected to open later in 2022. They will be licensed by a new state agency, the Office of Cannabis Management.
After three long years of negotiation and struggle, lawmakers voted to pass the legalisation bill in an evening session on Tuesday night. Gov. Cuomo signed the bill into law with unusual speed, making it official at 8am Wednesday morning.
The immediacy of the law's effect is unusual. Most laws passed by any state legislature take effect at the beginning of the following year, or at the beginning of the next fiscal year. New York's "effective now" clause came about because of the state's dismal record of arrest and punishment when it comes to cannabis. Despite the fact that cannabis had been "decriminalised" long ago, more than 100,000 New York State residents continued to be arrested every year.
Across the state, Black residents were 4.5 times more likely to be arrested than their white neighbors, despite equal consumption rates.
The law's immediate effect also came about because of the work of legislators like Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D-Buffalo), and Sen. Liz Krueger (D- Manhattan) who demanded strong equity measures—and not just a business-first measure.
What's in the new law
The law's new provisions include:
It's now legal for adults (21+) to possess up to three ounces of cannabis flower, and 24 grams of concentrates. Adults may store up to five ounces of flower at home.
A new agency, the Office of Cannabis Management, will license and regulate the industry.
The first operating retail cannabis stores are expected to open in 2022.
The new law sets a goal of 50% of cannabis licenses going to equity applicants.
Retail cannabis will be taxed at 13% plus the normal state and local sales taxes.
Home grown cannabis will eventually be allowed. Adults may grow up to 6 plants each, with a household maximum of 12 plants. Note: Home growing is not legal yet. The new law requires the state to set rules for medical patients by the end of 2021, and for all adults by the end of 2022.
Cannabis lounges and social consumption sites will be allowed.
Cannabis delivery services will be allowed.
Past cannabis convictions, for offenses that are legal under the new law, will be automatically expunged.
The state's existing medical marijuana program will be expanded to include more qualifying conditions, and to allow patients to purchase and consumer smokeable flower.
A five-member cannabis control board will set rules, regulations, and policy.
The state will create equity programs that include business loans, grants, and start-up incubators.
Cannabis tax revenues will be reinvested in communities most harmed by the War on Drugs.
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Good sleep found to increase women's career ambitions
[Nov 1, 2022: Sara Zaske, Washington State University]
If women want to lean in to work, they may first want to lay down for a good night's rest. (CREDIT: iStock photos)
If women want to lean in to work, they may first want to lay down for a good night's rest. A Washington State University-led study indicated that sleep quality impacted women's mood and changed how they felt about advancing in their careers. Meanwhile, men's aspirations were not impacted by sleep quality.
The researchers discovered this finding in a two-week-long survey study of 135 workers in the U.S. Each day the participants first noted how well they had slept and the quality of their current mood, and then later in the day how they felt about striving for more status and responsibility at work.
"When women are getting a good night's sleep and their mood is boosted, they are more likely to be oriented in their daily intentions toward achieving status and responsibility at work," said lead author Leah Sheppard, an associate professor in WSU's Carson College of Business. "If their sleep is poor and reduces their positive mood, then we saw that they were less oriented toward those goals."
For the study published in the journal Sex Roles, Sheppard and co-authors Julie Kmec of WSU and Teng Iat Loi of University of Minnesota-Duluth surveyed full-time employees twice a day for two consecutive work weeks for a total of more than 2,200 observations.
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The participants answered questions about their previous night's sleep and current mood around noon every day and in the evenings answered questions about their intentions to pursue more responsibility, status, and influence at work.
Both men and women reported good and bad sleep quality over the course of the study, notably with no gender difference in reported sleep quality. However, women more often reported lowered intentions to pursue more status at work on days following a night of poor sleep.
The researchers can only speculate about exactly why sleep's impact on mood effects women's aspirations and not men's, but they suspect it may have to do with gender differences in emotion regulation as well as societal expectations—or some combination of these forces.
Male and female career aspirations correlation to sleep. (CREDIT: SpringerLink)
Neuroscience research has shown that women tend to experience greater emotional re-activity and less emotion regulation than men, and this can be reinforced by cultural stereotypes of women as more emotional.
At the same time, stereotypes of men as being more ambitious than women likely add more pressure for them to scale the corporate ladder, so perhaps poor sleep quality would be less likely to deter men from their work aspirations.
These findings hold some good news for women who want to advance their careers, though, Sheppard said. For instance, they might take some practical steps to improve work aspirations, ranging from practicing meditation to help with both sleep and emotion regulation to putting better boundaries on work hours – and of course, simply striving to get better sleep.
"It's important to be able to connect aspirations to something happening outside the work environment that is controllable," she said. "There are lots of things that anyone can do to have a better night's sleep and regulate mood in general."
For more science news stories check out our New Discoveries section at The Brighter Side of News.
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The High Cost of Autism: One Parent's Tale
Having an autistic child can be as big a challenge financially as it can be psychologically.
Parents often spend thousands of dollars in the hopes, fleeting as they may be, of finding a cure for the exasperating illness. Autism Spectrum Disorders are developmental disabilities that affect one out of 110 children -- a number that includes my four-year-old son, Jacob.
My wife and I are lucky that Jacob is defined in the autism world as "high functioning." That's medical jargon for "not too bad, all things considered." But like all autistic kids, he can have issues with change. Transitions from one activity to another can be problematic, particularly when things go awry.
Jacob once nearly had a meltdown when my wife said she might have to drive him to school because his bus was late. That "crisis" was averted when the bus eventually showed up. Turns out it was driven by a substitute, and that change freaked out other autistic children -- who refused to board the bus. Scientists are trying to figure out why autistic people are so rigid in their thinking and why the disease affects mostly boys.
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Having an autistic child can present seemingly nonstop challenges for families as the constant stress takes its toll. But the notion that parents of autistic children have a divorce rate of 80% was proven to be a myth in research released last year.
Still, I can understand why families take out second mortgages to pay for costly and controversial therapies and diets, even though many experts are skeptical that treatments like chelation and hyperbaric chambers truly work. I can even sympathize with those who cling to the now-discredited notion that autism is somehow connected to vaccines. However, not vaccinating your children against childhood diseases is about as reckless an act that a parent can undertake.
Jacob's quirks and obsessions are manageable, most of the time. Nonetheless, he needs assistance beyond what he already gets from his excellent public school program -- and that assistance can come at a steep price. A weekly series of $160-an-hour, private occupational therapy sessions have done wonders for Jacob, but they're not covered by our health insurance.
We are lucky, however, because we live in New Jersey -- one of the leading states when it comes to autism services. Many parents elsewhere in the U.S. wind up paying out of their own pockets for programs we get for free.
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And the costs associated with autism continue to grow. "The lifetime health care costs for a person with autism have been estimated to be more than $1.6 million, and the estimated total expense burden to the health care system associated with ASD [Autism Spectrum Disorders] rose 142% from 2000 to 2004," according to a 2009 study published in the journal Pediatrics.
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Given the huge spike in autism diagnoses over the past few years, demand for doctors who work with the illness is surging. Our school district suggested we hire a specialist to monitor Jacob's progress. But in our region the wait times for such doctors now approaches three years at some hospitals.
"It's awful," says Dr. Susan Hyman, division chief of neurodevelopmental and behavioral pediatrics at Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She's one of several hundred doctors in the U.S. who are experts in autism. The wait time for appointments at her office is several months, but she notes her specialty attracts few residents. "What we do is not glamorous, but l sure have talked a lot of parents thorough toilet training," she says. "My product is my time and my expertise. I can't make more of that."
Jacob's overall prognosis is excellent. His teachers are optimistic that he'll eventually be mainstreamed into the public school system. Several days ago, Philadelphia's NBC-10 used the term, "a lifetime of misery" to describe autism in a promo for a news report. That TV station couldn't have been more wrong. My son is pretty happy, as are many of the autistic children I have met.
But they can easily be misunderstood and in turn misunderstand the world around them. Making sure he has the tools he needs to be a success in life is a cost my wife and I will gladly shoulder.


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Second, the stacking of fasteners is unreasonable
After tempering, the fastener will show signs of discoloration, and there may be oily residue after soaking in ether, indicating that the surface of the fastener is not clean. After analysis, it was indicated that the fasteners were stacked unreasonably when heated, resulting in slight oxidation of the fasteners in the quenching oil.
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White residues on the high-strength screws were analyzed with an instrument and confirmed to be phosphides. This reaction occurred because the acid washer was not cleaned and the rinsing tank was not thoroughly checked.
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5. Improper rinsing
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Six, excessive corrosion
High-strength fasteners often see some black streaks. This black streak is a contaminant on the surface residue. It is a dried quenching oil. It is the evolution of gaseous substances during the quenching process. Because the quenching oil is too old, it is recommended to add new oil.


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Who remembers me saying Evelyn spoke way too soon in this situation with ex husband Chad Johnson? Well, I'm just watching this whole thing unfold as I've always known it would. The ex couple recently divorced after a domestic violence incident. After which Evelyn moved full steam ahead (like immediately) doing interviews, making statements, and appearances.
While I'm not saying Evelyn shouldn't have done those things, I do believe it's all about timing. You need real time to get your emotions and feelings in check before you speak on certain things. People around her probably wanted answers immediately and some times life is not that black and white.
Chad and Evelyn in the days after their incident spend time on twitter subtweeting one another heavily. They often engage in dialogue with fans about each other in a playful manner as well.
It appears that after this morning's court proceedings the two wish to be able to have contact with one another- or at least that Evelyn is no longer afraid of Chad. She asked that the restraining order she had put in place after the altercation be removed.... and the judge granted her request.
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Consumption of orange juice, red vegetables, berry fruits, and leafy greens is linked to a lower risk of memory loss in men, says a study published in the American Academy of Neurology journal.
The research examined 27,842 men, all health professionals, with an average age of 51.
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The Phantom exploited Christine's naivety and let her believe that he was the Angel of Music sent by her late father to watch over her. After all she was a young wide-eyed little girl willing to except anything that hid her from cold hard reality. She grew up very lonely without her parents but the Phantom of Opera was there to ease her mind. However while satisfying both their needs for companionship Christine was blind to the treachery caused by the Phantom's other desires.
It's easy at the beginning of a relationship to just focus on your loneliness being relieved. It's easy to feel special just from someone's desire for them to be around you. And if they are charming you may be enticed into more than friendship. Unfortunately for a lot of people long term relationships are very complicated.
Angela and I live our days in the light discovering new things about ourselves and each other daily. We live each day living for the future. Christine only dreams of being hidden from her problems not to rise above them. Even when dreaming of the light she wishes to be hidden. Angela and I make effort to rise above all obstacles daily. Our love is not blind but pure thanks to being ever watchful for impurity. We know 2 years is not very much time and we have much to face ahead but we will do it head strong and most importantly without darkness in ourselves.


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The compound has been developed as a treatment for peripheral artery disease, and had already shown positive results in improving exercise in people with PAD in a Phase IIa trial reported at last year's American Heart Association conference.
"We could find no logical explanation for the difference in performance of the drug group between the two trials," said Benjamin McGraw, Valentis' chief executive.
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The government of Germany has spoken against the authorization of the development of Facebook's forthcoming Libra stablecoin in the European Union.
As German weekly news magazine Spiegel reported on Sept. 13, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) parliamentarian Thomas Heilmann — who is responsible for the blockchain policy of the CDU and Christian Social Union in Bavaria set to be approved later in September — the government will deny projects like Libra.
"Not to allow market-relevant private stablecoins"
Heilmann stated that it was agreed in the grand coalition "not to allow market-relevant private stablecoins." He further explained:
"Up to now, the economy has done a great job in countering crises and inflation with measures taken by central banks. Once a digital currency provider dominates the market, it will be quite difficult for competitors."
The report, however, notes that in its blockchain strategy the federal government envisions the development of a state-run digital currency.
Europe's own public cryptocurrency
Heilmann made his statement on the heels of French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire's allegation that Europe should consider its own "public digital currency" that could challenge Facebook's Libra.
At a meeting of EU finance ministers in Helsinki, Le Maire said that he would be discussing the potential for a European public digital currency with his counterparts on the continent next month. He also reiterated his concerns that the proposed Libra stablecoin could pose risks for consumers, financial stability and even "the sovereignty of European states."
Switzerland is open to Libra
Contrary to Germany and France, Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority director Mark Branson said on Sept. 12 that the agency is open to international cooperation and oversight of the way in which it regulates Facebook's planned cryptocurrency network.
Branson stipulated that Libra's global significance can only be tackled through international coordination and consultation, and added:
"Such a 'beauty contest' did not exist. Our first contact with the initiators took place after the decision for Switzerland had already been made and communicated. That's positive. The 'jurisdiction shopping' you alluded to would be very sensitive. It would put pressure to get as loose as possible standards."


text: Horror Haute's theme for October is Vampires! ImmateriA contributes Sanguisuga, the mesh outfit includes latex/lace ruffled long skirt, latex top with spikes and over the elbow full buckled gloves. Only seven days of blood sucking, Horror Haute runs from October 25th - October 31st and with the sale prices...be sure to grab your set before the dress goes for regular price at the main store.


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Disney Names Peter Rice Chairman of Television Unit
After weeks of speculation, the Walt Disney Co. announced that after it acquires assets from 21st Century Fox, Fox exec Peter Rice will become chairman of Walt Disney Television and co-chair of Disney Media Networks.
The company also said another Fox executive, Dana Walden, will assume the new role of chairman, Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment.
John Landgraf will continue to run FX and FX Productions as chairman and Gary Knell will serve as chairman of National Geographic Partners.
Related: Disney Reorganizes Ad Sales, Names Top Execs
Ben Sherwood, who had been head of the Disney/ABC Television group, is reportedly leaving the company. Disney said he will remain in his current role during the transition period.
"The strength of 21st Century Fox's first-class management talent has always been a compelling part of this opportunity for us," said Robert A. Iger, chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company. "Upon completion of the acquisition, this new structure positions these proven leaders to help drive maximum value from a greatly enhanced portfolio of incredible brands and businesses."
Rice will report to Iger.
Related: Disney to Move Operations in N.Y. to Hudson Square
Rice will be in charge of the ABC Television Network, ABC Studios, the ABC Owned Television Stations Group, Disney Channels, Freeform, Twentieth Century Fox Television, FX Networks and FX Productions, Fox 21 Television Studios, and the National Geographic channels.
"I love making television and have been fortunate to work with incredibly talented executives and storytellers. Disney is the world's preeminent creative company, and I look forward to working for Bob, and with his exceptional leadership team, to build on that amazing legacy," Rice said. "I also want to thank Rupert, Lachlan and James Murdoch for the privilege of working on such a wide array of movies and television, both entertainment and sports. It has been a wonderful thirty years," Mr. Rice said.
Executives reporting to Rice will be:
· Dana Walden, chairman, Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment
· John Landgraf, chairman of FX Networks and FX Productions
· Gary E. Knell, chairman of National Geographic Partners
· Gary Marsh, president and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide
· James Goldston, president, ABC News
Executives reporting to Walden will be:
· Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment
· Patrick Moran, president, ABC Studios
· Jonathan Davis and Howard Kurtzman, presidents of Twentieth Century Fox Television
· Bert Salke, president, Fox 21 Television Studios
· Tom Ascheim, president, Freeform
· Wendy McMahon, president, ABC Owned Television Stations Group
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I've partnered with Sprouts Farmers Market to bring y'all this Pear and Date Skillet Cake as part of their Friendsgiving Feast celebration to kick-off healthy and happy holidays. This recipe whips up in a Blender and happens to be gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy free! Served with a drizzle of homemade date syrup, each mouthful is a truly decadent experience!
Checkout the Sprouts weekly ad this week and next week and next for tons of specials on organic and natural holiday ingredients. If you're looking to save time, you can reserve a fresh, never frozen, organic or natural turkey, or one of four fully prepared holiday meals in store or online.
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If you had asked me to eat a refined sugar-free cake three months ago, I would have chuckled and said: "…not unless you won the lottery and are planning on sharing your winnings with me!" But, life has a way of delivering it's lessons to me that often ends up with me eating my words. As y'all know, two months ago, for health reasons, I gave up refined sugar completely as part of a two-month sugar cleanse. During the second month of this ordeal, I re-introduced fruits and dried fruits to my taste-buds again.
It was in this phase that I rediscovered my love of dates (we are talking about that wrinkly date fruit) and raisins and homemade apple and pear butters. Am not sure if it was my deprived taste-buds, but a little homemade apple or pear butter or date paste or date syrup went a long way in adding a tantalizingly sweet flavor to my baked goods – like this Pear and Date Skillet Cake! When I first tasted a spoonful of this Skillet Cake, I must admit that I forgot that it was refined sugar free. But, I chalked it up to my deprived taste-buds – until, my daughter and mom and sister and friends gave this the thumbs up – with one of them eating 3 slices of this cake even though they kept saying they didn't like pears!
I am a big believer in that all things happen for the best – in time. That job lost, that mandatory sugar-fast, that lying date (not the fruit), that rainy day, they just help things seem clearer. Sometimes, they even help you find a new found love for what you had right there in front of you. Dates and pears have been two of my favorite fruits, but somehow, with the flavors of fall, I overlooked how incredible they were together. So, I decided to unite them with my taste-buds again – in this easy cake!
All you need is one blender, one skillet, a spatula and an oven. I used gluten free, nutrient dense, Arrowhead Mills Buckwheat Flour along with a spiced homemade pear butter I had on hand, some eggs, coconut oil and some dates. I threw all my ingredients into my blender – scraped them out with a spatula into the skillet and voila – this delicious skillet cake emerged from the oven!
Does my Pear and Date Skillet Cake have you hungry for the holidays? See what else is being served at Sprouts' virtual #FriendsgivingFeast at their recipe homepage and interactive Facebook event page with exclusive giveaways! From their fresh produce, dairy, meat and seafood, to their wide variety of gluten-free groceries and freshly-baked goods, to their catering trays, eclectic beers and wines and customer service, Sprouts is the place to get your Friendsgiving shopping done!
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can you use on one card? How about 5. First the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions folder to give some pop to the background and then the Scalloped Trim punch-a FREE Sale-a-bration punch,how about some of the glittery Sending Love Specialty paper, the stamp set Well Scripted and then the gorgeous Satin Ribbon. That's 5. Now I cased this case from Stacey Schafer on SCS as the design is just so perfect for highlighting the new stuff.
See how wonderful that impressions folder is, you can see the dots in the picture. And the Sedning Love Speciality paper is so wonderful, it is on backorder until February 8th.
Happy Stamping,


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According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the global reverse transcriptase enzyme market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2022 to 2030. The reverse transcriptase enzyme market has a huge potential for growth in the forecast period owing to increasing research activities and the high participation of various international research associations to provide better health solutions. Additionally, WHO (World Health Organization) directly participates in various genetic research activities to find better or perfect treatment solutions to the diseases. Moreover, many public and private funds are being raised in different countries to improve healthcare systems. All these factors are expected to drive the market's growth in the coming years. However, high cost, lack of awareness, and availability of the product in some regions may hinder the growth of the reverse transcriptase enzyme market.
Global Reverse Transcriptase Enzyme Market Definition
The reverse transcriptase enzyme is used to form complementary DNA (cDNA). The reverse transcriptase enzyme, also known as RNA-directed DNA polymerase, is encoded from retroviruses that catalyze the transcription of retrovirus RNA (ribonucleic acid) into DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The discovery of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses was made by David Baltimore and Howard Temin in 1970, which revolutionized molecular biology and laid the foundations for retrovirology and cancer biology. They also received the 1975 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. Various research institutions are working to find the process to treat chronic and major diseases using this enzyme.
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COVID–19 Impact on the Global Reverse Transcriptase Enzyme Market
The COVID-19 pandemic created havoc worldwide and led to the downfall of many industries. The same applies to the global reverse transcriptase market. The consumer demand was subsequently reduced due to the elimination of non-essential expenses by people severely affected by the outbreak, especially financially. The aforementioned factors are expected to affect the revenue generation by the global reverse transcriptase market over the forecast period. However, as the governing authorities across the world started releasing lockdowns and situations started to normalize, industries became capable of returning to previous operations. Now with the ever-strong healthcare industry created amid covid-19, there is a huge opportunity for the reverse transcriptase enzyme market to grow in the forecast timeline.
Scope of the Global Reverse Transcriptase Enzyme Market
The study categorizes the reverse transcriptase enzyme market based on type, application, and end-user at the regional and global levels.
By Type (Revenue, USD Million, 2017–2030)
- Reagent
- Primer
- Others
By End-User (Revenue, USD Million, 2017–2030)
- Hospitals
- Biotech Companies
- Others
By Application (Revenue, USD Million, 2017–2030)
- Research application
- Medical application
- Others
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By Region Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017–2030)
- North America
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Poland
- Russia
- Slovenia
- Slovakia
- the Netherlands
- Belgium
- Norway
- Denmark
- Czech Republic
- Sweden
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- The Philippines
- Singapore
- Australia & New Zealand
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Rest of South America
- The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Northern Africa
- Rest of MEA
The Research application segment is witnessed to account for the highest market share, by the application
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Based on the application, the global reverse transcriptase enzyme market is divided into research applications, medical applications, and others. In 2021, the research application segment accounted for the highest market share in the global reverse transcriptase enzyme market. Due to ongoing research worldwide for the successful treatment of chronic diseases, research application holds the highest market share in the forecast period.
North America accounts for the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Globally, North America is estimated to hold the highest CAGR in the global reverse transcriptase enzyme market during the forecast period. The region includes the countries such as the US, Canada, and Mexico. North America is expected to hold the highest share due to high healthcare expenditure as compared to other regions. The region has advanced research activities conducted by the academic and pharmaceutical industries. The Asia Pacific and Europe also have the scope in the reverse transcriptase enzyme market owing to surging awareness about the product and increasing research activities.
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Key Market Players in the Global Reverse Transcriptase Enzyme Market
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
- Clontech Laboratories Inc. (sub. Takara Bio Company)
- Biomatik.
- New England Biolabs
- Promega Corporation
- AMS Biotechnology (Europe) Limited
- Cell Sciences


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Review: Knitting from the Center Out: an introduction to revolutionary knitting with 28 modern projects
"I created each project in this book with the excitement of a new discovery, a miniature creative revolution, and I want to share that head-spinning feeling of wonder, possibility, and fun with you."
Now, honestly, wouldn't that have hooked you? Well there's more.
I literally received this book yesterday from my friendly UPS man … started it this morning and finished the text about two hours later. It was like eating chips — I couldn't stop reading and thinking and now my creative juices are revving. Why? It seems Yuhas has written a book akin to the rule-shattering books of Elizabeth Zimmermann. He takes the idea of starting from the center out (a great place to start since you usually have just a few sts and increase as you knit more and more and more … AND the benefit of usually knitting all right side rounds!) … and explores the many ways to design hand-knits, both garments and home-accessories. He has some projects in the book that include the standard in the round items: blankets, shawls and caps. But these all have a unique twist (see my "picks" below). He then expands on these shapes to make "heel-up socks", a hoodie that starts at the top and works down, a seamless teddy bear, and mittens that knit from the thumb out..
As a designer, the great value of the book is the creative inspiration — he has the math facts in here so that I can expand my design horizons. I can develop his simple principle that, for MOST knitting, if you increase 4 sts every round, you will have a flat piece of knitting. But you can increase 8 every 2 rnds, or 12 every 3 rnds, or 32 every 8 rounds … this simple math rule means that I can design even more cool in the round projects.
This hardcover volume, with it's 28 projects and detailed instructions and clear photographs and drawings is definitely worth the cover price! Here are some of the projects that particularly inspire me:
Cool, huh?
So come join the revolution and learn to knit in the round. For more of Yuhas's designs and creativity, check out his website http://www.superfunknits.com/book/


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Welcome to Freshly Made Sketches! Each week, one member of our design team creates a sketch for you to try. The challenge is to follow our sketch while keeping your project clean-lined and fresh. The "Clean Team" has come up with some "Freshly Made" designs to get you in the spirit. We are so excited to see what YOU create!
Hi, it's Karren here, and I have the privilege of designing this week's sketch. As always, I tried to keep the sketch simple, but versatile so I hope you'll have some fun and link up your card to our gallery.
We have a few simple rules to keep things fun and fair for all of our players:
- Please use any crafting product you would like to use.
- Feel free to combine our challenge with up to THREE other challenges, except for another sketch challenge.
- Please add a DIRECT link to your blog or other online gallery when adding your card to the link below. If linking to a public gallery, use keyword FMS450.
- Include our challenge sketch and a link back to Freshly Made Sketches on your post.
- Have fun!
This challenge will end at 3:00 EDT time on Monday, August 31st. On Tuesday, we will announce the winner of this week's challenge who will be known as the "Queen or King of Clean". The team will choose other gallery favorites to be known as a "Perfect Princess or Prince".


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Funguys Brewing
- Address: 2408 Paula St., Raleigh, NC 27608
- Area: North Raleigh
- Phone: 919.817.5790
As avid beer lovers, the Funguys Brewing Team came to Raleigh to bring a unique kind of flavor to the area. We believe that a beer should be brewed to be shared, enjoyed, and considered, preferably with a good friend and in an accommodating setting. Funguys Brewing's mission is to create local craft brews with the freshness and flavor that is desired by craft consumers.


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MINI crisis players of Real Madrid finished with 6-2 home win against city rivals Rayo Vallecano in Saturday's clash Primerina sixth round.Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick however post ending of 211 minutes without scoring goals in La Liga, and 301 minutes counting the visit of Real Madrid for Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
His drought Portuguese d ended after much torture in the 38 minute, therfore after 249 minutes without a single league goal .
Michu scored in the 16th seconds of the match.Ronaldo tied the score to 1-1 hitting the ball through visiting goalkeeper's legs in assistance of Kaka, which is the second time this season started off.
By the end of halftime Higuain scored for 2-1, although his assistant Sergio Ramos was "an inch" in the background.
In the second half, Ronaldo scored second goal on the match from the penalty which was extorted for 3-1 Kaka. Michu then score again and reduce the score to 3-2.Angel di Maria in the 56 minute earned the second yellow card for deliberate playing with hand.
Nevertheless, Mourinho players were better and by the end of match they scored three goals more. 18-year-old Frenchman Raphael Varano scored for 4-2 , It was his premier goal in Real Madrid shirt in the first game he played from the first minute. He played all ninety.
Last summer, Varano arrived at the recommendation of Zinedine Zidane from France Lens for 10 million euros.
For 5-2 Benzema struck, and the final result Ronaldo set another goal from penalty kick, seventh priority this season.
0-1 Michu 1′
1-1 Ronaldo 39′
2-1 Higuain 45'+1
3-1 Ronaldo (Penalty) 51′
3-2 Michu 55′
4-2 Varane 67′
5-2 Benzema 73′
6-2 Ronaldo (Penalty) 84′


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Super Eagles set for two friendlies
Super Eagles set for two friendlies
Determined to ensure that Nigeria qualified for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has arranged two friendly games for the Super Eagles, officials of the federation have disclosed.
The games, to be played in London in June, according to the federation, has been arranged by the new foreign coach, who will soon take over the Super Eagles.
NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, told journalists in Lagos on Thursday that the federation had reached an agreement with the foreign technical adviser, who in turn had started working to ensure that Nigeria utilized all the FIFA windows for quality friendly games.
Reports in the Internet yesterday added that the NFF has opened discussions with its London-based agent, who is expected to confirm the two top European countries for the friendly matches in the coming weeks.
It added that Pinnick was regularly in contact with the agent to ensure that the Eagles got two top grade A countries for the friendly matches.
Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2017 African Nations Cup and the feeling in the federation is that failure to make the 2018 World Cup would be a monumental disaster that could set the country's football back many years.
An NFF official, who pleaded anonymity, said it was unfortunate that Nigerian football found itself in a situation that it has failed to make two consecutive African Nations Cup competitions despite the enormous talents available for the country. "So, we want to avoid another disaster hence the move to get everything in order before the next round of qualifiers for the World Cup.
"Fortunately, we have a crop of young players getting into the senior squads of their various clubs and with what we are doing now, I believe Nigeria will soon regain its position as Africa's number one football nation," he said.


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Within central London, delivery charges are £5 for dolls, which are sent by courier and tracked and £2.50 for clothing, which is sent by Royal Mail 1st class. Delivery to other locations is going to be priced on request.
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|BIM for Green Buildings
This course is optional for those seeking the "Green Building Professional" certification. The course will be held in Romanian.
The step towards 3D and BIM (Building Information Modeling) is very simple and efficient with a tool like Allplan. The course aims to go through the methods of creating a proposed 3D building using the predefined elements in the assistants created for the students.
The materials used and the installations organization differentiate the green buildings from the other constructions. These properties are defined when building 3D objects, being used throughout the project in different quantity reports as well as their use in energy consumption calculation.
Attribute management behind 3D constructions will be managed by combining Allplan with the BIM Plus and Excel platform to easily and quickly generate reports and attributes used in Green Homes and RoGBC certification. Finally, the building will be simulated in different geographical positioning, cardinal orientation and energy consumption of the building.
The course is suitable for architects, construction engineers and energy auditors who are in a process of professional development, want to significantly reduce work time for energy simulation and want to be prepared for the ILO standard and green/pasive houses whose characteristics are to be imposed by law in the near future.
9:00 am - Coffee & registration
9:30 am - 1:00 pm - Training
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch break
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Training
The prices for attending this course are:
RoGBC member - 150 RON
Non-member - 200 RON
Mihail Stancu - Engineer, Allplan certified trainer, UTCB instructor – Installations Faculty
Rares-Laurentiu Oprea - Urbanist, certified trainer, UAUIM instructor– Architecture and Urbanism Faculty


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We think about our bedrooms, our living rooms; spend days choosing wall colors, curtains, and accent pieces. But, let's face it, most of us give very little thought to what awaits people once they step into our backyards.
Today, we'll take a look at a few simple and easy tweaks to the design of your porch and garden that will leave your guests impressed.
Inflatable Furniture is Not What it Used to Be
Inflatables have moved a long way since it was just Lilos and pool accessories. From stylish inflatable chairs to comfy ottomans and air beds, the boldly designed pieces available today might just provide the extra oomph you were looking to add to your garden.
Below, we take a look at some of the best options, and share some crucial tips on how to choose a piece that will give you the biggest bang for your buck.
Inflatable Chairs
Inflatable chairs are versatile, affordable, and easy to move and store.
This indoor/outdoor inflatable lounge chair from Northlight is one such option, and it's available from Wayfair in blue, green, or pink. Flocked vinyl helps to keep you cool and it's washable, too. Plus, Wayfair offers an additional protection plan to cover accidental damage including stains, rips, and punctures.
Northlight Splash Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair
Chosen right, these lightweight chairs will bring extra pizzazz to any open space – whether you choose to replace your whole set or just add one chair to visually break up your porch with a colorful accent.
Rule of Thumb: Keep it Tasteful
While a whole set of inflatables in a range of colors might work if the design of your porch is modern and minimal, you need to be careful not to go overboard if your porch has a rustic feel to it.
If the latter is the case, go with one accent piece that will not only stand out, but invite the eye to notice the surrounding items as well.
Again, you have a lot of leeway to experiment with color if you are aiming for a modern, colorful design.
If your goal is to add a touch of style, a complementary neutral color that goes well with the rest of your porch pieces can be a good choice.
Green or brown will be a good fit in the vast majority of cases. But a bright pop of pink, yellow, or blue is also welcome poolside or on the patio for something for festive.
Air Mattresses and Sofas as Comfy Lounge Pieces
The wide variety of air mattresses and inflatable ottomans on the market today can be overwhelming.
These pieces of blowup furniture took the market by storm towards the end of the last decade, leaving unseemly and boring designs of the past behind, and entering the mainstream with stylish pieces that look like they belong on the cover of House & Garden.
Below are a few tips on how to choose the best pieces:
Go With Quality
the production cost of inflatable furniture is low. Combine that with the fact that many new companies have entered the arena of inflatable mattresses over the last few years, and the result is a buyer-friendly market.
Intex Inflatable Corner Sofa available on Amazon
For you, this means the difference between high-quality products and cheap knock-offs is marginal.
Bottom line – go with reputable companies like Intex, Serta, Coleman, or SoundAsleep.
Take the Time to Read User Reviews
When choosing a product, nothing is as useful as reading about the experiences of others with needs similar to yours.
Bottom line -take the time to do the research and read what other people have shared about the product you have your eye on. You can do so both on websites that carry the product, or websites dedicated to reviewing the inflatables.
Separate the Wheat from the Chaff
Here's a 3-point checklist to help you choose the best air beds and inflatable furniture:
Things to Check For
1. Look for information on air leaks and punctures – if there is a red line separating the high-quality air mattresses and other types of furniture from the ones that would be a waste of money, it's how well they hold air.
Rule of Thumb – Do the research on retail websites that carry the product. If the number of people who rated the product with only 1 or 2 stars is greater than 15%, move on with your search.
2. Think about your space and compare dimensions – this step is often overlooked, in spite of the fact that it's pretty simple.
Rule of Thumb – Measure the space you have on your porch and compare it with the listed dimensions of the inflatable.
3. Consider the pump – airbeds, sofas, lounges, and ottomans are available in three "flavors" when it comes to the type of pump used to inflate them. They can be operated either by a built-in electrical pump, a battery-operated model, or a rechargeable one.
Smaller items are even easier to inflate. This Rosalinda indoor/outdoor ottoman from Ebern Designs is a great example. It can be blown up in a flash with a bicycle pump, or even by mouth.
Ebern Design Rosalinda Ottoman
Perfect for resting your feet or sitting around the patio table for a drink and a few rounds of cards, this vinyl inflatable is wrapped in a polyester shell (so skin won't stick!) and it's rated to hold up to 300 pounds.
Made of water repellant material with a cover that repels water, it's also UV protected so the bright pop of color that it brings to your outdoor seating area won't fade with time. This piece is available from Wayfair in blue, lime, natural, orange, red, or yellow.
Rule of Thumb: If you don't have a power outlet on your porch, and you don't want to move your lounge bed in and out of the house, consider getting one that includes an alternative valve for inflation using a battery-operated pump, or your own lung or arm power if it's a smaller piece.
Final Thoughts
It's the twenty-first century, and the options you have to move on from traditional design for both your interior and your backyard or garden are practically limitless.
Experimenting with inflatable furniture is one of the most budget-friendly ways to do it.
It's cheap and, most of the time, covered by warranties that provide coverage for up to one year of use, so you can always send it back if it doesn't fit the look you're going for.
Be smart about it, and your outdoor space will be the talk of those barbecue parties.
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Android hasn't yet become popular in Japan, mostly because local handset makers prefer to use their own mobile operating systems, but things are about to change, starting 2010. While SoftBank has just announced an Android-based phone for next year, phone maker Sharp also let the public know that it'll roll out handsets based on the same OS.
Sharp intends to launch more than one Android phone on the Japanese market, in the first half of 2010 and, in case you didn't know, this company has the biggest market share of all 8 handset makers in Japan.
We don't yet know which carriers will be launching the Android devices, but what we do know is that they'll come with unique features, like 1seg tuners, since this digital TV standard is popular in Japan and South America. Also, expect the handset to use e-wallet and electronic train ticket functions.
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By Marguerite Sauvage, Francis Portela, MJ Kim, Andrew Dalhouse
Charming and whimsical, Faith's Winter Wonderland Special #1 serves to remind us of the power of imagination.
Giving a nod to both Alice in Wonderland and A Christmas Carol, this stand-alone Faith title encompasses the fantastical elements of Wonderland along with a dose of Dickens' admonishments against greed. Toss in a dash of Peter Pan, and you have a recipe for a story that is pure Faith in its optimism and exuberance.
In the midst of the shopping hysteria of the holidays, the anti-consumerism message is relevant, as is its promotion of imagination and creativity. Faith is the perfect representative of keeping the inner child – and your dreams – fully alive. Faith's daydreams were prominently featured in her ongoing title. It seems fitting that Marguerite Sauvage, the artist who brought Faith's dreams to life on the page, is the writer for this story. She has captured Faith's essence with this piece. Faith is a fangirl and lover of all things geek, but it's her imagination and youthful optimism at her core that make her who she is. Sauvage captured that nicely.
While this story is a one-shot, it doesn't exist in a vacuum. It ties directly into Faith's childhood, giving the story validity and emotional heft. Fans will appreciate learning a tidbit of Faith's background that wasn't revealed before. These childhood flashback scenes were particularly charming. They give us insight into some of what may have shaped Faith, or in the least, encouraged her natural inclinations. It also was satisfying to see Faith's other connections beyond her hero realm. With no living family, being witness to bonds made in childhood make this feel a little bit like coming home.
Visually, this book is a treat. Francis Portela and MJ Kim share artistic duties. Portela was the artist on the first Faith miniseries and helped to define her look. Here, Faith is ebullient and pretty. Portela captures the essence of Faith – her innocence and hopefulness, in her visage. Her body type treatment is done well, with no unnecessary exaggerations. Portela's portion of the story encompasses the "real life" action.
Artist MJ Kim handles the fantasy elements of the story, specifically Wonderland. The imaginative world is both whimsical and, conversely, haunting. No spoilers here, but this stark contrast is a key element of the story itself, and Kim's work here is outstanding. It meshes well with Portela's style yet is different enough that it serves as a visual reminder of the shift in story.
Both artists tell the story clearly, making for inherently easy reading by guiding the eye naturally and unobtrusively. There are some exceptional panels, including two whose parallelism is striking both to the eye and in meaning. Colorist Andrew Dalhouse's work is becoming synonymous with Faith. This story allows him to express both realism and the fantastical. His coloring is essential in the impact and understanding of the story's message, particularly during scenes involving Faith confronting malevolent creatures.
Faith's Winter Wonderland Special #1 is a bit of a paradox – a cautionary tale in whimsical wrappings. Its sentiment will pull on your heart-strings while the sensibility of the message serves as both a warning and reminder to never lose sight of what is within us. So, make like Peter Pan and Faith, and fly to pick up this Faith gem.


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Based on Nojo's comment, which alerted me to the idea of player wish lists, and Matthew's excellent article, Improve Your Game Guaranteed, talking about treasure and loot, I got to thinking about 4e's use of player wish lists. Though I've never run a 4e game, and I've only played in a game or two at conventions, there are a lot of fun elements to it. One of those elements is the use of a Player Loot Wish List.
The Concept
At the beginning of each level, players write up a list of magic items that they are interested in. The DM (it's D&D after all) is encouraged to incorporate at least one of the magic items on the list into the loot that is giving out during the adventure.
The Drifting
The idea of a player wish list is something incredibly easy to drift. It is a simple concept. Players write down things they'd like to see happen, the GM (Sorry, I can't break myself of saying GM.) incorporates some or all. At its core it's a very simple example of shared narrative. Players influence the game by requesting events beforehand. Here are some places that you can drift wish lists to:
- Other games, obviously. Player wish lists aren't exclusive to D&D. The idea isn't even unique to D&D. More on that later.
- Player wish lists for magic items are good, but they can be used for all sorts of loot as well. Mage looking for specific spell components? Maybe she puts it on a more generalized loot wish list and the GM throws a wagon train of stolen spell components in the next encounter. Maybe the players are tired of getting coin loot or gems, so they put a few suits of armor or art works onto their wish list. Now you, as the GM, might have them raid a barracks or art gallery on an unrelated mission, and maybe they get away with a few other pieces.
- Player wish lists can be a listing of character goals. I've been in loads of games where the GM asks for a list of character goals at the beginning and tries to work them in as the game go along. Its almost common in the games I run, and its a great way to get ideas to build your games around. Even published adventures have room for customization.
- BBEG — Who do the players really want to take out? Are they hunkering for a hankering of half dragon hide? Are the players aiming to axe an axex or archon? Using a player wish list for enemies can integrate with player wish lists for loot as well. Do they want to down a dinosaur and divvy up its dentures?
- Where and how do the players want to play? Players can write up wish lists of locations they want the game to move to, or styles of play they want to try. Do they want their adventures to occur in a big city environment? If they let you know this you can start researching Sharn and Ptolus for ideas. Maybe they want to do more dungeon crawls or be involved in more large scale battles. Maybe aerial battles or pirate ships are looking pretty good.
The Undertow
So the thing is, player wish lists aren't all that unique. I"d say they're actually a pretty common concept at their core. Martin wrote about player flags on Treasure Tables, and every company tries to get customer feedback to know what direction to take their products next. Comment forms adorn nearly every website, and suggestion pots are common as well. For another gaming example, look at Robin Laws' player goal chart in Robin's Laws Of Good Game Mastering.
So the concept isn't that new, but I'll definitely say one thing for D&D's implementation of it. It takes a very abstract thought: "Get feedback from players about what to do next" and makes it into a rule. For some games, like D&D, it is much easier to implement new ideas when they are rules and not just a thought on how to do something. The abstract doesn't always make the impact that the tangible and cogent does. Sometimes it has to be written out and codified. So next time you're wondering what your players want to see out of your game, have them write it down on a wish list.
How have you gotten player feedback in your games? Is it always as tangible as player wish lists, or is it easier for you to do it more abstractly? Does it feel more permanent when its written down, or is it less limiting when it isn't?


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Marble is found all over the globe. It comes in many variations and in a number of countries, regions, and zones. One such marble is Veteado Rio which is found in Spain and for this reason is referred to as Spanish marble. What is Veteado Rio marble? In what ways is it like other marble? How do professioanls work with it? And what are the care requirements for Veteado Rio and other Spanish marbles? In this article, we will consider those questions.
As mentioned in the introduction, marble is found all over the world and in a variety of locales. Additionally, marble comes in a variety of colors. Because of these factors you will find that this intriguing material is referred to by names indicative of its color and/or the area of the world from which it originated. For example, the marble that we are here discussing is, in this context called Spanish Marble and is known by the name Veteado Rio. Fundamentally though, the characteristics of the stone are what earn it the classification of "marble". What are the traits that warrant a material being classified as a marble?
Spanish Marble is classified as such because of its composition and the fact that it is from Spain. In fact, even materials that are geologically classified as some other material are actually called marble because of their composition. We won't get into the details of what makes marbles different from other, similar materials here. What we will do though is look at the traits of Veteado Rio and show why these traits qualify it, at least by some if not all, as marble.
Marble is composed largely of calcite or calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and Veteado Rio is no different in this sense. It is made up of this mineral and this is what gives it the characteristics that earn it the title of "marble". The fact that Veteado Rio from Spain has so much of this mineral means that it has characteristics indicative of marble natural stone.
The presence of calcium carbonate in such high quantity make Spanish marble (and really all marble) a "soft" stone. Marble registers in the range of 3-4 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. So it is softer than other notable natural sotne materials such as granite, quartzite, sandstone, etc.
Calcium carbonate also affects the color of Veteado Rio. Since calcium carbonate is white, most marble is a light color. Other, non clacium carbonate, minerals add other colors to the stone's appearance and contribute to the intriguing beauty of marble in Spain and other places.
Processing of Spanish marble is consistent with how other natural stone is processed to become surfaces in homes, businesses, and even government and public structures. Fabricators work with the material; cutting it, shaping it, and polishing it. Through these tasks, Veteado Rio is transformed into a surface that amazes onlookers. But how do fabrication professionals actually work with it?
One of the main challenges to working with any marble is handling the slabs into which it is cut. Just moving the material form one aprt of the shop, warehouse, or factory presents a challenge. This particular hurdle is overcome by using aluminum plate clamp lifters to help maneuver these and move them just as other industries do; with large steel plates for example.
Another aspect of working with marble from Spain and really any location is cutting the material. It is tempting to think that blades that cut harder materials will naturally work on soft stone like Veteado Rio but that is not necessarily true. Blades can be ineffective at cutting marble when the blade is not compatible with surfaces like slabs of Spanish marble. For this reason professionals use diamond blades for soft stone to cut Veteado Rio. Having a blade that is designed for use on this material will yield the best results and removes the question of whether the blade is the right one for the task.
Even after the Veteado Rio surface is completely processed and installed, it requires specific treatment. How so? Well, just like all other natural materials, Spanish marble and specifically, Veteado Rio must be cared for and maintained properly. This is best done by implementing a regular routine consisting of multiple parts. Let's look at each of these now.
This first aspect of caring for marble from Spain that we will discuss is sealing. Natural marble surfaces benefit greatly from being sealed periodically. Incorporating sealer applications into your routine of Veteado Rio care and maintenance will help it resist staining from water based and oil based liquids that get absorbed into the pores of the surface. It is recommended that one of the sealers for marble designed for Spanish marble be used periodically to reduce the absorption rate of the material.
Sealing a Veteado Rio surface will not be effective if the proper daily cleaner is not used. Why is that the case? Well, harsh cleaners or cleaner that is not formulated for use on natural stone will strip away the sealer very quickly; making a Spanish marble surface vulnerable to staining. That is correct, in one fell swoop, all the work of sealing Veteado Rio surfaces can be completely undone by using the wrong daily cleaner. We recommend using a cleaning product for natural marble so that the sealer remains effective and in tact as long as possible. Doing this will increase the period between sealer applications.
Inevitably there will be cases where a liquid gets through and makes its way into the pores of a stone. When this happens to Veteado Rio surfaces, a stin remover formulated for the type of stain must be used. These removers will have instructions on how to use them properly and should be followed. Because a stain is likely to occur, having one of the marble care and maintenance kits is recommended because it has various products; some of which can be used all the time.
One specific type of discoloration to be aware of is etching. We say "discoloration" because etching is not technically a stain since it is not a substance that penetrates the pores. However, it does change the appearance of the stone in a way that makes it appear to be a color change. For example, a Veteado Rio surface that is polished will show an etch as a dull spot. On the other hand, a honed surface made of Spanish marble will present an etch as a dark spot. The solution to etching is 1) using product for removing calcareous stone etches, 2) a great deal of elbow grease, and 3) a heavy dose of patience. Etching in any marble surface, including Veteado Rio is challenging to remove but it can be done.
As we have seen in this article, Veteado Rio is a Spanish marble that is very much like other marble materials. It takes specific equipment to handle it and it requires specific care and maintenance practices for a long life. Knowing these basics about this interesting material from Spain will go a long way toward getting the most from it.


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Morgan always loved to write and draw and her parents always liked to say that they knew she'd write a book some day. Ever since she was small she told stories and drew pictures for her tales. When she got old enough, all of her spare time between classes was spent writing and she always had a notebook with her.
Her first novel was originally written after her first child was born, to help her pass the long, lonely hours as a new stay-at-home mom. As her kids got older and more came she was too busy to do much with her stories, until one year she was introduced to NaNoWriMo, which finally rekindled the spark that led her to finish what she'd started.
Morgan's favorite authors are Brandon Sanderson, Kristen Britain and Marion Zimmer Bradley.
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Mariah has chosen to become a vampire, but she can't remember why.
Upon waking in the labyrinthine caves of Sophus, a centuries-old vampire, Mariah can't remember all the choices that brought her there, but she does know there are dangerous secrets hidden within her. As she learns to control her powerful new body— and its bloodthirsty urges— Mariah discovers a unique ability to travel through a world of spirit, the key to remembering her past, and possibly the future.
At first, it seems her path is simple: learn to control her bloodlust, find her missing husband, and return with him to raise their son. However, things are more complicated than they seem, and neither Sophus nor her husband's captor is willing to let them go. Mariah must use whatever skills she can to find her husband and protect her still-mortal son, but will it be enough?
Character Casting
I'm not familiar enough with all the amazing acting talent that is out there to do justice to picking someone I think would be a good fit for my characters. Alas. Since I know nothing of their talent or skills, here's closest I can find as far as looks.
Mariah – Catalina Sandino Moreno
Miguel – pick your favorite hot brunette British actor. Because half the fun of books is getting to fit the characters to your own tastes. ;)
Elisa - Ana de Armas
Sophus – pick your favorite devastatingly gorgeous Greek actor and then make him blond.
Theron – pick another gorgeous Greek actor, but keep him brunette. Then brutally disfigure him.
Miguel – pick your favorite hot brunette British actor. Because half the fun of books is getting to fit the characters to your own tastes. ;)
Elisa - Ana de Armas
Sophus – pick your favorite devastatingly gorgeous Greek actor and then make him blond.
Theron – pick another gorgeous Greek actor, but keep him brunette. Then brutally disfigure him.
Sophus turned to Mariah and grinned. Faster than the other woman could possibly have seen, he moved to shut the door with a solid, ominous thud. He returned to stand before the woman whose eyes darted from the door back to Sophus, nervousness growing in her eyes. He again caressed her neck before he spoke. "She is here to help me send you on your way."
Mariah watched from near the door as Sophus slid his hand around the back of his victim's neck, and swept down on the unfortunate woman, his hand muffling her startled scream. Shocked, Mariah tried to look the other way as he bit the woman's neck and began sucking at the lifeblood. She tried to resist, but the scent of the fresh blood was intoxicating.
Mariah couldn't help but watch with a dazed fascination, though she had no intention of being a part of this murder. However, as she watched, a voice in her mind, that predator part of herself, wheedled its way into her stunned thoughts. This is necessary for our protection, the voice whispered. She fought the rising bloodlust, but the voice slowly reasoned her into tolerating it. She should accept it. Everyone who's thought it through knows no one leaves here alive. The girl must have known what was coming. She should join it. It would be a shame to let good blood go to waste. Finally, she lost herself in it. This is what I was made for.
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Your New Class - Tips to help you Booklet for new students Monday, 21 August 2017
Your New Class – Tips to help you Booklet for New Students
This activity is a quick exercise that encourages students to reflect on the year and develops peer support.
- A4 paper
- Pens and felt-tips
Ask each student to think of 3 tips that a new student coming into that year group would need to help them.
To prompt the students' thinking, the following questions may be of use:
- What would have been helpful to know when you started this year?
- What have you learnt that has been helpful this year?
What is resilience and why do we need it?
What is resilience and why do we need it?
Resilience is according to Grothberg, E. H. (1997)
"a universal capacity which allows a person, group or community to prevent, minimise or overcoming the damaging effects of adversity."
And as stated by Newman, T. (2002)
"A resilient child can resist adversity, cope with uncertainty and recover more successfully from traumatic events or episodes."
The reality is that as human beings we will at some point need to face adversity and resilience is having the skills to prevent, minimise or overcome it. Whilst as adults we want to obviously minimise the exposure to adversity, however we also need to help children with the skills to overcome adversity too.
In recent years, there has been an interesting debate developing between the political establishment about the future course of direction for education policy. Previously an all-party parliamentary group advocated a 'Character and Resilience Manifesto'. It argued that more importance should be given to the development of "character and resilience and schools must be "more than just exam factories". It stated schools should make it part of their "core business" to nurture pupils' self-belief, perseverance and ability to bounce back from set-backs. It also wants Ofsted to build "character and resilience" measures into its inspection framework, and for teacher training and career development programmes to "explicitly focus" on the area. A view supported by the CBI, senior politicians, and the government's social mobility adviser.
As a young child I remember listening to the song "Rose Garden" and not fully understanding the symbolic message of the words:
"I never promised you a Rose Garden. Along with the sunshine, there's gotta be a little rain sometime."
We cannot as the song says promise them a Rose Garden, but we can support the aim and vision of wanting one and help them on the journey towards it. However we have to also instil a sense of reality that there will be disappointments, a little rain to be managed along the way. Acquiring the skill of coping with and managing the rain becomes just as important as the destination itself.
Children who are resilient are able to recognise their own abilities and are willing to try new challenges. They are able to build and maintain positive peer relationships, able to generally regulate their behaviours, are able to hold their own, able to repair following disagreements. They feel connected to their school and have a sense of belonging.
The resilient child will have the ability to not only form these relationships but maintain and sustain them during challenging times. When the rain comes they will provide themselves, others and their relationships with coping strategies. Resilience breeds the confidence to take risks, learn new skills and strategies, cope with more rain and develop more resilience.
How can we help children and young people build their resilience?
Developing resilience in many ways is like teaching any new skill to our pupils/students. It will begin with an assessment of need and making sure that when we teach it the provision in which that teaching takes places matches the need we have assessed. There will be students and pupils who will need be able to learn and acquire the skills and strategies to help build their capacity to be resilient at wave 1, while others may need wave 2 and some may need a wave 3 approach. We need to be prepared to resource all these approaches from quality first teaching to group work and 1:1 work intervention programmes.
Whatever wave is being accessed by the pupil/student there are certain principles or factors that will always be present.
Our ability to form, maintain and sustain our relationships will have a direct connection with our levels of resilience. We can help develop resilience by recognising it is as a skill and therefore it can be learned if we teach it. If we begin with the premise that pupils/students are capable of bouncing back, coping, weathering the storm we construct a curriculum with activities and strategies of high expectations, teaching a variety of skills like responsibility, co-operation, empathy, its ok to fail, we experience many feelings and it's how we use them, I'm ok, you're ok, interaction, sharing, my needs, your needs, their needs, feeling safe, helping others, giving time and attention, needing time and attention the list is endless.
As educators, we can help develop resilience by continually encouraging a safe environment that supports consistent and long lasting relationships with both adults and peers. Every day we repeatedly believe in them and their ability, encourage them to keep going, to feel that they are important, worthy and have a voice. Furthermore it is not only that they have a voice but that their voice counts, they are able to contribute and participate in their own education, to contribute in the education of others and the development of the school.
Resilience gives them the self-confidence to try and to keep trying, to implement skills and strategies on the way to the rose garden, cope with the rain and provide shelter from the storm.
· Anderson, Lynn (1968) I never promised you a rose garden.
· Grotberg, E. H. (1997) in B. Bain, et. Al. (Eds) "The International Resilience Project: Findings from the Research and the Effectiveness of Interventions", Psychology and Education in the 21st Century: Proceedings of the 54th Annual Convention of the International Council of Psychologists. Edmonton: ICPress, 1997. 118-128.)
· Newman T (2002) Promoting resilience: a review of effective strategies for child care services, Centre for Evidence Based Social Services, University of Exeter


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Added a blog post. Probably should have been here on Discussion board. Anybody have any info on ice thickness/safety as of today, Feb. 01/19? I can't get any info. Tried Paddy's Pond Forestry…Continue
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Does anybody have any info on ice thickness/safety as of opening day, Today, Feb. 01/19? I have called Paddy's Pond Forestry - No info. Called Red Cross - can't get to speak to anyone. Can't contact Rovers SAR either. Any info or who to call would be great.
No you can carry your 223 with a valid coyote licence.
(Most people just assume if you have a coyote rifle on a moose hunting trip, if you see a moose you will take a shot at it.)
This is not true for most hunters.
In no way am I saying you are doing this. This is just an assumption by some Wildlife Officers. You have every legal right to carry your firearm, and lots of people do shoot coyotes while in moose hunting.
Good luck with the moose and specially the coyotes, bag as many as you can.


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Here is a great interview with the late Michael Talbot – where he talks about psychic abilities, life after death, physics, psychics (two very different things, that unfortunately many authors in the spiritual space confuse..:-) and in general, the weird ways that the universe may REALLY work that provides a framework for just about everything paranormal.
NOTE: This is not your typical light hearted conversation about psychic abilities…..but instead, some harder to grasp but fascinating concepts that require a wee bit more attention and thought than most of the stuff we post.
Michael Talbot was an amazing writer, researcher and scientist who had some crazy cool psychic experiences (a few of which he describes) and unfortunately……died shortly after this video was recorded.
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