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Rice is a very simple dish to cook. However, this simplicity comes with a cost- you have to get everything right the first time; there are no second chances. Gone are the days when people used to cook rice the old fashioned way with a pot over the cooker.
Nowadays, we have a wide range of electric rice cookers that cook this healthy delicacy to perfection. The tricky part is getting the right one that will adequately meet your needs. The good news is that this guide will give you all the information you need about rice cookers and what to look for when shopping for one.
Are rice cookers made specifically for different types of rice?
The answer is a big NO! All rice cookers can actually cook all types of rice, with the exception of the old conventional rice cookers which were designed initially to cook white rice.
However, modern conventional cookers have special features that allow them to cook various types of rice. Cooking rice has little to do with the type of cooker and more to do with the number of variations you use for different types of rice. It goes without saying therefore that you can use the best cooker in the world and still end up cooking one of the worst rice dishes ever simply because you used the wrong variations for a given type of rice. The most obvious variation is the water-to-rice ratio. Different rice types require different water to grain ratio- this is the real trick to cooking the perfect rice.
For the short grain brown rice, the ratio is 1 ½ cups of water per 1 cup of rice, while for the long grain brown rice the ratio is 2 ¼ cups of water per 1 cup of grain.
White long grain rice requires 1 ¾ water cups, white medium grain requires 1 ½ cups of water, while the short white grain requires 1 ¼ cups of water for every cup of rice.This website is supported by readers. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Basmati Rice
For Basmati rice, the drier the rice, the better. Therefore, less water is ideal. If the rice is washed right before cooking, then the water-grain ratio should be equal 1:1. If the rice is dry, however, then you can use 1 ½ cups of water for every cup of Basmati rice.
Wild Rice
Wild rice has a thicker outer layer than other rice grains and therefore takes longer to cook. It uses more water, about 2 to 3 cups of water per cup of rice.
To reduce the cooking time of wild rice, you can soak it for thirty minutes to several hours. This makes the grains soft and fluffy.
Sticky Rice
Sticky rice is a bit complicated when it comes to preparing it because most people assume that it needs a lot of water to overcook it to stickiness. Another problem is that it is easily confused with sushi rice, which means that it can be easily prepared with the wrong variations.
However, sticky rice utilizes the least amount of water of all rice types. For a cup of sticky rice, you will require only 1 ¼ cups of water. You will also need to soak it up for some time before cooking. Another thing to note is that sticky rice has the least cook time of about 15 to 20 minutes, while long grain wild rice has the longest cook time of up to 80 minutes. Other types of rice require around 30 minutes of cook time.
Luckily, most brands of rice come with all the needed instructions of all variations to prepare the perfect rice dish.
Types of Rice Cookers
There are many types of rice cookers, ranging from improvised plastic versions to sophisticated models that feature pressure and induction cooking technology. Here are the types of rice cookers available in the market today.
Conventional/Standard Rice Cookers
Standard rice cookers have been in existence since 1955 when Toshiba Company distributed them for sale in Japan. Since then the current crop of standard rice cookers have not changed much and still have the same cooking technology and architecture of the first model.
The basic components of conventional rice cookers include a cooking pot, a heating plate, an external pot and sometimes a steam tray. Some modern additions include automatic shutoff, keep warm functions and cook delay features.
With a simple and straightforward design, these cookers are very easy to use as they only require a timer and the hot plate to cook the rice. You only need to add the proper rice and water ratio to the cooking pot, press a button and let it cook the rice for you. Most of them turn off when the rice is cooked or when the set time expires, and so you do not have to be present when the rice cooks.
Conventional rice cookers are designed to cook white rice. However, with a few extra settings you can also cook sushi and brown rice with these appliances. They are very cheap, some costing as low as $10. Sophisticated models are relatively expensive to compensate for the added features.
Micom Rice Cookers
Micom is an acronym for micro-computerized. Micom or Micro-Computerized rice cookers are therefore conventional rice cookers fitted with a microchip, which monitors and regulates the internal temperature of the cooker.
Utilizing thermosensors, the microchip is able to know the current temperatures, which allows it to alter the estimated cooking time to prepare the rice properly. Although Micom cookers work like conventional rice cookers, they have more built-in functions and safety features and are therefore more expensive. Micom rice cookers can cook all types of rice.
Micom Rice Cookers with Induction Heating
Unlike the aforementioned cookers above, induction heated cookers do not use a heating plate at the bottom of the pot. They utilize magnetic fields around the cooker that heat up the pot from all angles. This heating is consistent throughout the whole pot, and as a result, all the rice cooks at the same time.
They also have a microcomputer chip that monitors and maintains optimal temperatures for proper rice preparation. Since the entire cooking plate is heated evenly, temperature readings are far much accurate than in conventional micom cookers.
Also, fine temperature adjustments are realized throughout the cooking plate at the same time, unlike in other cookers where changes are first realized at the bottom where heating is taking place. Induction heated cookers are therefore among the fastest and most effective rice cookers. They can also be used to prepare all types of rice. They are therefore the most popular cookers, despite being very expensive. The main drawback of these cookers is that they use a lot of energy.
Micro-Computerized Cookers with Pressurized Induction Heating
These are improved versions of Micom cookers with induction heating. They utilize a combination of induction heating with pressure cooker technology, and as a result, they are the fastest rice cookers in the market today.
The high pressure in the cooker leads to high-temperature levels throughout the cooking plate, which results in unique rice consistency that is softer and fluffier than rice from other cookers. Micom rice cookers with pressurized induction cookers are classified as high-end rice cookers, and the best models may cost up to $400. These cookers can also prepare all types of rice.
Microwave Rice Cookers
This is an improvised method of cooking rice using the microwave. The microwave rice cooker is basically made up of a special plastic container with a lid. The process is quite simple; you place the proper rice-water ratio into the container and secure the lid.
Put the container into the microwave, set the time and press start. They are the cheapest type of rice cookers, and surprisingly, they are also the fastest method of cooking rice beating most of the high-end cookers by half the time. The plastic containers are dishwasher safe and are therefore very easy to clean and maintain. The lids ought to be perforated to prevent excessive pressure and steam build up that could result in accidents. Also, the plastic containers should be microwave safe.
Best Rice Cooker Buying Guide
Rice cookers come in various shapes, sizes, colors and with different functionalities. Therefore, selecting one is not as easy as just walking to an appliance store and picking one that captures your eye. There are many factors you need to keep in mind when selecting the right rice cooker. One of the most important factors is your rice-eating habits. You will need a rice cooker that adequately meets your rice serving quota at a time. Here are factors you need to consider when selecting the best rice cooker for all types of rice.
Rice cookers come in a wide range of sizes for different family needs. Therefore, the size of your family should determine the size of the cooker you buy. How do you determine the size of the cooker? Simple, the capacity of a rice cooker is measured by the amount of uncooked rice it can hold. The smallest cookers can cook only one cup of rice and are suitable for single persons. However, if your family comprises several members, then consider a cooker with the same capacity as the number of people in your house.
On average, a single adult can consume up to a cup of rice. Therefore, if you have a family of five members, then purchase a cooker with a 6-cup capacity. It is advisable to always cook extra rice just in case a person is not fully satisfied. Most family oriented cookers have a capacity of one to ten cups, any capacity larger than that is considered to be a commercial cooker.
Multiple Functionality
Contrary to what most people believe, rice cookers can be used to cook various dishes. For instance, the modern rice cooker can double as a pressure cooker or a slow cooker. You can use a rice cooker to steam vegetables, cook porridge, and prepare various types of stews, grains and a series of other rice-based foods. You should consider a cooker with multiple uses, as this will save you the cost of purchasing other kitchen appliances and also on kitchen space.
Some high-end models come with a recipe book to help you prepare various dishes. So, if you want a cooker to prepare rice only, then any model will work out fine for you. However, if you want to make use of every dollar you spend on a cooker, then go for the versatile types.
Keep Warm Feature
When it comes to cooking it is impossible to plan everything to be ready at the same time. Some foods take longer than others to cook. When you are preparing rice with some other delicacy, there is a high chance that the rice will get ready quickly. This means that the rice will most likely get cold, as you wait for the other dish to get ready. Unfortunately, cold rice loses its taste and texture. You will need a cooker with a keep warm function to keep the rice at the right temperature, not too high to overcook it and not too low to let it go cold.
Warming cold rice or keeping it the oven to regulate the temperature heats away from the moisture in the rice making it dry and tacky. With a keep warming function, everyone in your family will be able to enjoy perfectly cooked rice, without the need to warm it even if they are not present. Some have a reheat cycle feature that heats the rice back to the right temperatures in about 10 minutes and then maintains the temperatures.
Steamer Trays/Baskets
A very important consideration if you are a lover of steamed food. Some high-end models come with a steaming basket or metal trays that are kept either at the top or bottom of the cooking pot. This added feature will allow you to prepare two dishes at the same time. You will be steaming vegetables or fish as the rice cooks. This will save you energy costs and the cost of purchasing an extra appliance. It will also preserve precious kitchen space for other appliances.
Removable Interior Pot
For purposes of easy cleaning, we would advise you to look for a cooker with a detachable inner pot. This will allow you to carry it to the sink, without exposing the electrical components to water. A removable pot also takes away the inconvenience of having to transfer the cooked rice to a serving bowl by just carrying it directly to the dining table. Also, you can cover the inner pot with a lid or paper and store it directly in the refrigerator.
Imagine being able to program a cooker to start preparing rice so that it gets ready just in time for dinner. Or delaying the cooking process to allow the rice grains to soak. Those are just a few features that you will enjoy from a programmable rice cooker. Most high-end cookers come with an LCD control panel with various cooking settings, such as white/mixed rice, brown rice, porridge, sushi rice, and quick rice cooking.
Induction Cooking
As already mentioned above, cookers with induction heating are considered the best. They use radio frequency electricity on a highly conductive field to cook food quickly. Unlike convention cookers that have a heating element at the bottom of the cooking pot, induction cookers heat the cooking pot from all angles and areas, which ensures all rice is cooked evenly. You may also opt for one of the pressurized induction heated cookers, as they combine induction cooking and pressure cooking technology.
If travelling is something that frequently occurs in your life, then you will want to purchase a rice cooker that is lightweight and easy to carry around. This will enable you to enjoy a plate of perfectly cooked rice while on the road.
Generally, cookers with the least capacity are the lightest and can come in handy when you travel alone. If you have a large family that you regularly go on trips with, then you will have to go for a larger cooker. Also, make sure it comes with a handle for easy handling. This is especially important when you serve the rice directly from the cooker.
With a handle, you will not be worried about getting burned or the weight of the rice weighing you down, especially if you are dealing with a large cooker.
Ensure the handles are heat-insulated or made from non-conducting metals to prevent accidents and injury. Most rice cookers come with either one or two handles. A single handle allows one free hand to do other jobs like carrying other things or opening the door. For the two handles, the weight of the cooker is evenly distributed to both hands, which improves stability and makes it easier to carry large and heavy cookers.
Custom Measuring Cup
Some models come with a customized measuring cup to help you get the right water to rice ratio. It is worth noting however that some cups come with foreign measurements, which may lead to disastrous outcomes if you are not familiar with how the measurements work. For instance, Japanese models come with 200ml cups, while most American brands have 240ml cups. You should maintain the cup that the cooker comes with to avoid any measurement errors. You can switch to another cup only if you are completely certain that the two cups match perfectly.
Safety Features
The first safety feature you should look out for is the airtight lid lock. There is a lot of steam and high heat involved when cooking rice. Opening it during cooking could result in burns and injuries. Also, the steam and heat released could affect how the rice is cooked. You need the cooker to be closed tightly until the rice is cooked. Extra precaution should be taken if you have children in the family, as their curious nature may lead them to open up the lid when in operation. With an airtight lid lock, you will be able to do other activities without worrying that something wrong may occur.
You should also consider a transparent lid made up of either glass or plastic, as it will allow you to monitor the rice without having to open the lid.
The second safety feature you should consider is an auto shutoff function. In case you forget to turn it off, the cooker will automatically turn off to avoid fire hazards. You will also need a unit with light indicators or any form of alert, such as beeping sound that will alert you when the device is in operation, when the rice is cooked and when it is on keep warm mode.
Easy to Clean
Rice cookers require very little input when it comes to maintenance. You are only required to clean the inner pan after a cooking session, and that's it. However, scrubbing burnt or stuck rice from the pan is not an easy task. It is due to this reason that we recommend cookers with a non-stick pan, which will only require you to soak it in water and the stuck rice will be easy to wipe off. The non-stick pan does not affect the overall price of the cooker, and you will still be able to get affordable units with non-stick inner pans. Alternatively, you may go for cookers with dishwasher safe inner pans. This will take away all the cleaning work from your hands.
Final Words
The type of rice cooker you choose will basically depend on the amount of money you have set aside for one. If you have a large budget, then we would recommend going for the high-end induction heated cookers. They are very fast and have many great functionalities. If however, you have few dollars to spare, then modern conventional rice cookers. They are still very effective, and some cost less than $20. Good luck.


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Squeezed-light source to make gravitational wave detector even more sensitive
A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute; AEI) in Hannover and from the Institute for Gravitational Physics at Leibniz Universität Hannover has developed an advanced squeezed-light source for the gravitational-wave detector Virgo near Pisa. Now, the Hannover scientists have delivered the setup, installed it, and handed it over to their Virgo colleagues. Beginning in autumn 2018 Virgo will use the squeezed-light source to listen to Einstein's gravitational waves together with the worldwide network of detectors with higher sensitivity than ever before.
"The German-British gravitational-wave detector GEO600 near Hannover has been routinely using a squeezed-light source since 2010. It has increased the part of the Universe that GEO600 listens to by a factor of up to four," says Prof. Karsten Danzmann, director at the AEI Hannover and director of the Institute for Gravitational Physics at Leibniz Universität Hannover. "The development and perfection of the cutting-edge technology is another successful chapter in the history of GEO600 as think thank of gravitational-wave research."
Both US LIGO instruments and the Virgo detector based in Tuscany are currently being upgraded and improved in preparation of the next joint observation run "O3" which is planned to commence in autumn 2018.
O3 is expected to usher in full-scale gravitational-wave astronomy through a large number of further gravitational-wave detections from merging binary black holes and additional signals from merging neutron star pairs.
For this purpose, Virgo has now received a valuable addition from Hannover: A setup called a squeezed-light source is expected to significantly increase Virgo's sensitivity from the beginning of O3. The custom-made device is a permanent loan of the AEI to Virgo and is worth about 400,000 Euros.
The sensitivity of all interferometric gravitational-wave detectors (LIGO, Virgo, and GEO600) to the ripples of space-time from large cosmic events is fundamentally limited by quantum mechanical effects. They cause a background noise which overlaps with the gravitational-wave signal that is measured with laser light.
"This background noise is present even in complete darkness and can never be entirely removed. But we can change its properties – we call that squeezing – such that it interferes less with the gravitational-wave measurement," say Dr. Henning Vahlbruch and Dr. Moritz Mehmet from AEI Hannover. They have built and the squeezed-light source and installed it at the Virgo detector. "In a sense, our device creates a kind of darkness that is better than nature usually allows for. With this improved background noise we can increase the detectors' sensitivity."
The sensitivity of all interferometric gravitational-wave detectors can only be further increased in the future through the use of similar squeezed-light sources. Planned third-generation detectors like the Einstein Telescope will also depend on this technology.
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Fishery Notice
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FN0820-RECREATIONAL: Salmon - Area 29 - Tidal Waters of the Fraser River - Extension of Management Actions - Closure to Salmon Fishing
Further to FN0395 and FN0650, the recreational Chinook management measures in effect for the Fraser River will be further extended past the previously announced August 23, 2019 date. Effective dates: Effective immediately until further notice. Waters: Tidal waters of the Fraser River (Fraser River downstream of the CPR Bridge at Mission, BC to the mouth of the river). Management Measure: no fishing for salmon. Variation Order: 2019-RCT-0444 These management measures are being implemented given extremely poor returns of Fraser Sockeye and extremely limited Sockeye impacts available and to provide for priority access to Chinook for First Nations food, social and ceremonial harvest opportunities. Overall returns of Chinook salmon returning to the Fraser river have also been very poor to date. The Department will continue to review and monitor in-season information on a regular basis to help inform future recreational fisheries management decisions. Further information on possible recreational fishery opportunities will be included in weekly Fraser River Panel (FRP) updates. Updated information will be announced by fishery notice. Notes: Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal waters of British Columbia. The term "marked" means a hatchery fish that has a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labelling and submitting heads from adipose fin-clipped Chinook and Coho salmon. Recovery of coded-wire tags provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment. Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program toll free at (866) 483-9994 for further information. Anglers are advised to check http://bcsportfishguide.ca for fishing closures and other recreational fishing information. Tidal Water Sport Fishing Licences can be purchased via any computer connected to the internet at https://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nrls-sndpp/index-eng.cfm or by using Google search key words "Recfish Licence". Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation? If so, please call the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line at (800) 465-4336. For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 1-(866)431- FISH(3474). FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the local Fisheries & Oceans Canada office or Barbara Mueller, Resource Manager, Delta 604.666.2370
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Healthy No-Bake Protein Bars–low carb, vegan, gluten-free
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These Homemade Protein Bars are no-bake, easy to make, and so good! Skip the overpriced store-bought bars, and make these instead for a healthy breakfast, snack, or treat on the go or anytime!
I'm always on the lookout for healthy snacks for my family, especially easy recipes since I am pretty busy. We love my recipes for healthy chocolate truffles, no-bake cookies, and kale chips, but this recipe for homemade protein bars is one of our all-time favorites.
It's a great grab-and-go snack and is full of yumminess that you and your family will love.
If you've been buying protein bars in the store, here is your chance to make them at home for much less money and likely with much healthier ingredients.
I like to make these Homemade Protein Bars in bulk (I make just about EVERYTHING in bulk) and then place them in the fridge or freezer for a fast healthy snack for the family. Sadly, however, the freezer party typically doesn't happen. Most of my recipes make it to the fridge and that's it. They get eaten faster than I can get them there….but I'm working on it!
I know that a lot of people still purchase ready-made protein bars in the stores for convenience purposes, but it really is great if you can carve out a little bit of time and make a big batch of something like this and have it on hand.
You'll save a ton of money, have total control over the ingredients, and well, they taste great too.
Try it and once you find a mix of ingredients you like, make a bunch of batches, freeze them, then grab them and go when you are on the run.
This homemade protein bar recipe is a lot healthier for you and for your wallet, plus who doesn't love some chocolate now and then, especially when it's this healthy?
How are these Homemade Protein Bars healthier?
- Seeds and nuts give a great dose of healthy fats that are good for you and great for leveling out your blood sugar levels.
- The optional organic protein powder provides a nice dose of protein. (Yes, I know this is not necessarily considered a "real food", but for those of us dealing with food allergies, sometimes this is the best we can do)
- Coconut oil is a great healthy fat as well
- No preservatives
- No questionable "natural flavors"
- No highly processed protein powders (depending on what you choose if adding a protein powder.)
- No extruder-processed puffed grains and such that have been cited for questionable effects on health
- Low carb – there's a low-carb option for those who need it
- Allergy free – make these bars however you need to in order to avoid allergens or sensitivities
Carbs in These Bars vs. Store Bought
I learned the hard way how store-bought bars can be a real problem.
Recently, I bought a bunch of "healthy" bars on clearance for my kids. I thought I was doing a good thing for my family as they were heavily discounted, and some of them had more protein than most other bars in the store.
However, the addiction factor kicked in pretty quickly.
See, we don't have many processed foods in our home. I don't typically realize how "odd" this is, but when visitors look in our cabinets and fridge, they comment something like "Wow, you guys really do eat healthily!"
And the carbs have had a bad effect on one of the members of our family, who shall remain nameless.
My experience is that we are passing down weakened guts and immune systems to subsequent generations, and as such, more and more people can't handle carbs. Well, these bars have more carbs (in the form of nice sounding "organic cane syrup", etc.) than I would typically let my kids eat, and though I figured that the protein and fats would balance it out, the fact is that they don't.
My kids do better on my homemade stuff and there is just not much of a way around it. So even though I thought I was giving them something "healthy", I learned my lesson. Organic cane syrup is sugar. And we don't do well on it.
With these bars, you can control your carbs, which can be a very important thing.
Back to the Protein Bars…..
These originated as a recipe for Almond Power Bars on Elana's Pantry. I tweaked the recipe a bit, made it more suited to variation, and gave nutrient boosting and sugar-free alternatives.
Other Processed Food Replacements you might like
– Powdered Sugar Substitute
– Homemade Chocolate / Carob Chips
– DIY Vanilla Liquid Stevia
– Homemade Marshmallows (SF option)
Warm Weather Tips
The only problem with these homemade protein bars is that they don't travel well in warm weather. So take a cooler bag along with you if you plan to eat them on the road when it's not cool.
One warm weather tip – making these homemade vegan protein bars and the topping with cocoa butter instead of coconut oil will make them more stable.
Recipe Notes and Substitutions
- Sweeteners: Use vegetable glycerine, xylitol, or erythritol (add in about 1/3 more) as the sweetener for a low-carb version. If you don't need low-carb, use Sucanat or honey or even maple syrup for more natural options. 1/32 teaspoon stevia extract is also a good choice.
- More Protein: Substitute up to the total amount of the flax meal with the same amount of rice protein for an extra punch of protein. Nutribiotic makes a great brand from non-GMO brown rice. You could also use some of this great grass-fed gelatin to firm up the bars and give more protein.
- Be Careful Processing! Please note – the recipe says to process the nuts to a coarse meal. If you over-process, you will have a nut butter, which will still taste great, but will make the bars more dense and not solid unless you freeze them. Still yummy, though!
- Nut Options: For nuts, almonds and organic macadamias are good options. Mixing several kinds works well too. You can also sub 1 1/3 cups coconut butter or seeds for nut free. If using seeds, organic sunflower and organic pumpkin seeds work well.
- Flax Meal: Here is a good brand of organic flax seeds to purchase to make flax meal. You can also use rice bran or organic protein powder instead of flax meal.
- Coconut Butter: You can also substitute coconut butter for the nut or seed butter.
- Coconut Oil: You can substitute an alternative solid fat for the coconut oil. Use organic cocoa butter or butter for a more warm weather-stable bar.
- Stevia: You can use 1/32 teaspoon (1 scoop) of stevia extract (see How to Use Stevia) instead of xylitol.
- Chocolate Chips: If you would prefer to make your own chocolate chips, here are my Homemade Chocolate / Carob Chips. My Homemade Chocolate / Carob Bar (1 cup of chips per bar recipe) is another option.
- THM: This recipe qualifies as an "S" for those on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.
Grain-Free No-Bake Homemade Protein Bars
- 2 cups nuts (preferably soaked and dried)
- 1/2 cup flax meal (flax seeds ground in a blender or spice grinder)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened and organic if possible)
- 1/2 cup seed or nut butter (made from soaked and dried nuts or seeds is preferable)
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons low carb sweetener (or other granulated or liquid sweetener–see Recipe Notes)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 or more tablespoons protein powder, collagen, or colostrum (optional for more protein)
- 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (melted; or try these Homemade Chocolate Chips or this Homemade Chocolate Bar for a DIY option)
- Place nuts or seeds, flax meal, coconut, seed or nut butter and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
- Process until the nuts or seeds are ground into a coarse meal.
- Melt coconut oil over low heat. If the temperature of your home is around 76 degrees, you can skip this step and add the oil directly to the food processor as it will be soft enough to process easily.
- Add coconut oil, sweeteners and vanilla to processor bowl and process until well combined to form a thick, yet crunchy paste.
- Press the mixture into an 8×8 square pan (you can be quite flexible here. A 9×9 will work just fine. A larger pan will produce thin bars, while a smaller pan will yield thicker ones)
- Place in refrigerator to chill.
- If you are making your own chocolate/carob chips or chocolate/carob bar, prepare while the protein bars are chilling, but do not harden the chocolate chips or bar.
- Top bars with the chocolate chips or bar. Top either before the bars chill, or melt the chocolate topping and top with it.
- Press the topping onto the chilled bottom layer.
- Place back in refrigerator to chill (if you can wait that long :-)!)
- Cut into squares and serve.
- Store in refrigerator.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is merely an approximation. Optional ingredients are not included and when there is an alternative, the primary ingredient is typically used. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts since they have been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Hope you enjoy the taste and the healthy boost that these Homemade Vegan Protein Bars bring to your wallet!
Would you eat these Homemade Vegan Protein Bars for–breakfast, snacks, on the go?
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- relocate
We had to relocate the magazine rack because we bruised our shins on it too frequently when it was near the door.
Alfred relocated to Colorado Springs to take advantage of the boom in the defense industry.
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Alfred relocated to Colorado Springs to take advantage of the boom in the defense industry.
Wikipedia foundation.
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text: What I love of about a break is the time to catch up. I promised you that I would post the mp3 of the piece I was commissioned to write for the entrance of Mrs Millicent Brown (Director of Women's Ministries, New Testament Church of God) into her Appreciation Service. Well now I have put the piece on SoundCloud for you to hear. It is called 'Flagged Entrance of Monarchy' and it was made into a medley with 'It's all Good' for that occasion. Hope you like it:


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The steel straitjacket was purchased along with the rest of the Dunninger collection by Henry Muller in 1967 to supply his Houdini Magical Hall of Fame in Niagara Falls, Canada. The jacket was displayed as the "Armoured Breast Plate" (it was no longer on display when I went to the museum in 1990). After the catastrophic fire of 1995 the steel straitjacket was housed in a warehouse along with the rest of the surviving collection.
One person who remembered seeing the straitjacket in the museum was magician and collector Rob Allen from Niagara Falls, New York. "I always remember seeing it on display there," says Rob. "I would always stop and look at it as I thought it was the most intriguing piece among the Houdini escaped pieces." Following the fire, Rob purchased some items from Henry's warehouse. But there was one item he always coveted. In a November 2007 issue of Magicol, Rob remembered:
After my first purchase from Henry, I met him numerous times, often taking things he owned to sell at Yankee Gatherings and Magic Collectors' Weekends. It was fun for me and I finally told Henry during one of our meetings that I wanted to buy the Steel Straitjacket although I couldn't afford to pay for it at that time."Rob, it's yours," he said. "It won't leave the warehouse. When you have the money you can come pick it up."That day finally came. If I had not arranged to buy it, the Houdini Steel Straitjacket would have been shipped with the rest of the warehouse contents to Hollywood, where the items were auctioned by Butterfield & Butterfield in November 1999.
Happily, Rob still owns the steel straitjacket today. Here's a photo he shared. Still looks fantastic!
But the question remains. Did Houdini really use this? Like the iron overboard box from the movie--also supplied by Dunninger who also claimed it was Houdini's--I've never seen any photo or read any reference to Houdini doing this particular escape. But how great would it be if one day we did find a photo of Houdini in this now iconic restraint?
Until then, we'll have to be satisfied with the scene from the movie (this is copyrighted so may have ads). Enjoy.
Thanks to Joe Fox for his help with the post, and a big thanks to Rob Allen for showing us the steel straitjacket today.


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As a closet doodler most of my life I was enthralled to learn that note taking through drawing is not only a practice but an evidence-based accepted practice filled with amazing people working in the field.
To take my visual notes I used to use an iPad & a pogo stylus but I've since moved to a Microsoft Surface. I've always used AutoDesk Sketchbook Pro on both devices. Sylvia Duckworth recommends ProCreate and I know lots of people who use Paper 53 Brushes. À chacun son goût!
This 4 minute video gives a quick summary of how I use visual practice in my work to plan, organize, teach, and learn.
My excellent colleague, Alison Innes created this great resource for students in first year Humanities course: The Master Student.
In 2011 I submitted the following "essay" to UnPlug'd about Why Doodling Matters.
As Temple Grandin says, "the world needs all kinds of minds." and some of those minds "think in pictures".
Doodling is a form of external thought that allows you to visualize the connections you are making while thinking. In the conscious mind, doodling can assist concentration and focus but even in the unconscious mind, while doodling and day dreaming connections are made.
As Steven Johnson says, the "mind's primordial soup" can lead to "serendipitous collisions of creative insight".
Doodling has allowed connections to be made between people and ideas, the magical space between.
These aspects can lead to better problem solving. By sharing my thinking through visual means, my most important connections have been to people, by way of sharing my perceptions of their ideas, presentations and words back to them. All my drawings are released under Creative Commons and are available on my Flickr stream.
Additional Resources
- Nick Sousanis, Professor and Artist, who completed his PhD in brilliant comics format, Unflattening
- Sunni Brown, Doodlers Unite! TED Talk on doodling. She's hilarious and a great champion for doodling. She has a great book, Doodle Revolution
- Nancy White, Full Circle Associates and Nancy's Flickr Stream
- Lynda Barry's Unthinkable Mind Open Syllabus
- Mike Rohde, Sketching: the Visual Thinking Power Tool
- Dave Gray, Visual Thinking Basics
- The Grove Consulting, Ideas & Resources
- D'Antoni, A. 2010. Does the mind map learning strategy facilitate information retrieval and critical thinking in
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- Novak, J. D. & A. J. Cañas, The Theory Underlying Concept Maps and
How to Construct and Use Them, Technical Report IHMC CmapTools 2006-01 Rev 01-2008, Florida
Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, 2008
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Workshops & Presentations
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Visual Practice for Teaching and Learning Resources, presented to Teacher Education candidates at Brock and UPEI. [online]
Visual Practice at Society for Teaching Learning in Higher Education, Montreal. June 2012
Visual Practice at Canadian Association University Student Services, St.Catharines. June 2012
Visual Note taking on the iPad at MooseCamp Northern Voice, June 2012
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Learning by Design. University of Mary Washington Faculty Academy, Fredericksburg, VA. May 2012
Narrative Representations of Teaching and Learning, Educational Developers Caucus. Halifax. February 2012
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Why The 'Angry Birds' Frozen Yogurt Tie-In Is The New Flavor In Movie Marketing
LOS ANGELES — After years of focusing almost exclusively on drive-throughs at fast-food chains — and getting plenty of backlash for it — children's movie marketers have been looking for new ways to reach kids whose parents would never pass through the Golden Arches. They may have found a sweet spot in the favorite dessert among people who insist they never eat dessert: frozen yogurt.
Earlier this month, the frozen yogurt purveyor Menchie's rolled out two new flavors based on characters from Sony Pictures Entertainment's "Angry Birds," a film based on the ubiquitous mobile game from Rovio Entertainment that opens in U.S. theaters this weekend. Two more flavors are coming next month through the end of the promotion on June 30. Menchie's "Angry Birds" tie-in comes on the heels of a similar move from its competitor Yogurtland, which introduced six "Kung Fu Panda 3"-inspired flavors in January.
Menchie's is just part of a massive marketing campaign for "Angry Birds," which the Los Angeles Times reported cost $400 million, the most ever for a Sony animated film. That blitz is not just targeted at kids — unlikely partners such as the Novotel business-focused hotel chain and Home Depot are a testament to the broad demographic reach of "Angry Birds." One reason for such a substantial push could be the fact that "Angry Birds" mania peaked in late 2011, and some of its biggest fans have moved on to new ways of wasting time on their phones.
While a lot about the "Angry Birds" rollout is particular to this one movie, its frozen yogurt partnership could be a sign of things to come. Fast food has traditionally been the major source of youth-targeted movie marketing in the dining sector — and "Angry Birds" indeed has a McDonald's tie-in — but its dominance could be starting to wane. A 2013 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study found that McDonald's and Burger King together made up basically all TV advertisements for kid's meals, and 55 percent of those ads included movie tie-ins. But the increasingly terrible optics of having ripped superheroes hawking processed nuggets to kids and gradual changes in the dining choices of American families have created an opening for alternatives such as Menchie's.
Glen Rothstein, a partner at law firm Greenberg Glusker who specializes in entertainment, told International Business Times he expects relatively healthy kids' movie tie-ins to ramp up even more. "Parents nowadays would much rather indoctrinate their kids into a healthier lifestyle," he said.
And frozen yogurt, something as beloved in L.A. as providing unsolicited driving directions, appears to be a big beneficiary of that shift. While it may not be salad, the flavors involved in the "Angry Birds" tie-in are materially healthier than, say, chicken nuggets. And even the perception that it's not McDonald's is likely to play better with health-conscious parents.
Frozen yogurt burst on the national scene in the 1980s, led by soft-serve pioneer TCBY. Its latest resurgence began about 10 years ago, when chains such as Pinkberry, Yogurtland and Menchie's — all founded between 2005 and 2007 in the Los Angeles area — found an untapped appetite in the market and rapidly expanded, rolling out innovations like mix-and-match, pay-by-weight portions, and a wider variety of toppings, including condensed milk and Japanese mochi balls.
Menchie's is now the largest self-serve frozen yogurt chain, with 524 locations around the world — and plenty of them are in higher-income neighborhoods where parents will take the kids out for frozen yogurt. The company approached Sony about joining forces, CEO Amit Kleinberger told IBT.
"The 'Angry Birds' movie is a lighthearted animated film aimed to entertain all ages, which pairs seamlessly with our target audience — families," he said. "We saw this as a fun opportunity to further promote our mission to spread smiles across the globe."
Kleinberger said Menchie's developed the flavors and worked with Sony to match them to individual "Angry Birds" characters. And most critically for parents, Menchie's is on the healthier end of the spectrum as far as kid-friendly treats go. The new Strawberry Smoothie Sorbet flavor, for example, is nonfat, gluten-free and packs only 100 calories in a half-cup serving — compared with more than 500 in a Big Mac. Sweet Strawberry Greek, one of the June flavors, is made with active yogurt cultures. Both have at least 17 grams of sugar, but that's still less than half of what's in a can of soda.
That's why, Rothstein said, it's an easier sell for the typical suburban kid to get his parents to take him for Menchie's than chicken nuggets. And since there's a decent overlap between parents who take their kids out for frozen yogurt and those who take them to the movies, he said the soft-serve crowd is an increasingly tasty target for studios.
"Parents that have more disposable income would much rather see their kids eat frozen yogurt instead of a Big Mac," Rothstein said. "Something like this is a win-win-win. A win for the parents, win for the kids, and certainly a win for the franchise."
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Introduction: Adolescence is a period of change in the development of body, mind and social relations. During this period, persons gradually assume responsibility for their health. These changes put adolescents at risk of developing health-risk behaviors. This study was conducted to evaluate the health-promoting behaviors among high school students in Hamadan in 2013.
Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study. High school students were selected as target group and 360 of them were selected using the multi-stage cluster sampling method in 2013. Health-promoting behaviors questionnaire was used to collect data. For data analysis b software SPSS version 16 mean, standard deviation and frequency were used.
Results: The results showed that from six health-promoting behaviors, physical activity and health responsibility were not in good condition among the students. 88.1% of the subjects had well status in self-actualization and 48.9% of them had good health responsibility behavior. 57.8% of the students had appropriate nutritional behaviors and 91.9% mentioned perceived social support status at the high level. 55.8% found stress management behaviors good and 41.9% of the subjects expressed that they had good physical activity.
Conclusion: Providing training programs, in order to improve health behaviors and prepare training materials and textbooks suitable for the needs of this group of the society, can be entirely beneficial and enhance the level of physical and mental health of the students.
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The mainstream media have found their latest leftist martyr, Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke, who has been called an abrasive name by two talk show hosts after she testified, in essence, that Congress should gut the First Amendment because it mildly economically inconveniences the nation's elite law students.
Sandra Fluke was barred from testifying before a House Oversight Committee hearing on religious freedom, because she had no intention to discuss the issue. The Democrats' other witness, Barry Lynn, was invited but refused to come, a turn of events that led Virginia Democrat Gerald Connolly to charge the clergy who attended with being "complicit in the trampling of freedom." (Trickle-down histrionics.)
But Nancy Pelosi ensured that Fluke, the former head of Georgetown's Students for Reproductive Justice, was allowed to address the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on Monday.
The fact that Georgetown Law does not cover contraception for students, Fluke testified, created "untenable burdens that impede our academic success" and proved Georgetown does not "live up to the Jesuit creed."
As a result, the school's sisterhood had "suffered financially, emotionally, and medically," she said. Surely when one thinks of the faces of deprivation, one thinks of Georgetown Law co-eds.
Contraception, she said, "can cost a woman over $3,000 a year during law school…that's practically an entire summer's salary."
As proof the Freedom of Religion should be repealed, she said, "Forty percent of the women at Georgetown Law reported to us that they struggled financially as a result of this policy."
That is, less than half of women she asked have told her they "struggled financially" while attending a $60,000-a-year school without holding down a full-time job.
She followed this datum by citing the tragic case of a woman who needed contraception to prevent ovarian cysts – and that, um, actually, Georgetown covered that. Case closed.
Craig Bannister points out at CNSNews.com, $3,000 is enough money to buy enough condoms to have "protected" sex 2.74 times a day every day for three years. Asking why religious institutions should have to foot the bill for such extravagant sexual behavior, Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday said the fact the Fluke "says that she must be paid to have sex…makes her a prostitute." Drawing attention to Fluke's testimony about a classmate who found out at the pharmacy that Georgetown doesn't cover contraceptives, one of Glenn Beck's cohorts joked the store's paging system would call her a "skank" and "slut." (See 2:00 in the video below.)
Such statements, however uncouth, are not usually a Congressional matter. These were.
Democratic Representatives Pelosi, Louise Slaughter, Rosa DeLauro, Eleanor Holmes-Norton, Carolyn Maloney, Elijah Cummings, and Diana DeGette issued a joint press release condemning the "vicious and inappropriate attacks," which "are outside the circle of civilized discussion and that unmask the strong disrespect for women held by some in this country."
But where were these defenders of decency and femininity when left-wing activists threatened to murder 14-year-old Sarah Crank, a homeschool student who dared to tell the Maryland state senate she opposed same-sex "marriage"?
This young lady's crime was telling a hearing that was open to the public: "I really feel bad for the kids who have two parents of the same gender. Even though some kids think it's fine, they have no idea what kind of wonderful experiences they miss out on."
The Forces of Tolerance and women's rights greeted the expression of traditional moral sentiments as doubleplus un-good and immediately rained hatred upon her early adolescent, female skull.
Comments posted about Miss Crank threatened:
- "If I ever see this girl, I will kill her. That's a promise";
- "I hope you get raped by your married parents";
- "Her parents should be exterminated"; and
- "Kill this child and his [sic] parent, for my 11 birthday would be a wonderful gift, thanks."
Yet aside from a handful of websites, her treatment was not reported at all, while the nation has been treated to saturation coverage of the Passion of Sandra Fluke.
(Click "like" if you want to end abortion!
When the Left is not celebrating the death of Andrew Breitbart, praying for Rush Limbaugh's kidneys to fail, or writing an apologia for murdering newborn children, they castigate their opponents as angry, violent, potential terrorists.
Physician, heal thyself.
Sarah Crank is threatened with death for saying every child deserves a mother and a father. Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani faces the death penalty in Iran for converting from Islam to Christianity. Chen Guangcheng is gravely ill following vicious beatings, home imprisonment, and separation from his family for exposing China's vicious "one child" policy. Indeed, 3,288 babies were killed in the United States today without ever seeing the light of day, but not before making a lifelong mark on their mothers' hearts and psyches.
There are a host of people whose mistreatment elicits my sympathies before the plight of Sandra Fluke. Perhaps they merit an iota of the media coverage that she has been accorded.
Ben Johnson is a journalist for LifeSiteNews.com. He maintains his own website, TheRightsWriter.com.


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David Seaberg, MD, dean for the UT College of Medicine, Chattanooga, and Phillip Burns, MD, chair of surgery, are pleased to announce that the ACGME approved accreditation for the first Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship.
David C. Seaberg, MD, dean for the UT College of Medicine, Chattanooga, and R. Phillip Burns, MD, chair for the Department of Surgery, are pleased to announce that in October 2010, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and its Residency Review Committee approved accreditation for the first Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship in Tennessee at the UT College of Medicine, Chattanooga. The one-year fellowship program will train one board-certified general surgeon or board-eligible general surgeon each year in the specialty area of colon and rectal surgery. The first fellow is being recruited to begin training in July 2011.
The Department of Surgery is the core sponsor for the program, and the primary affiliated training site will be Erlanger Health System. Funding will be provided from the UT College of Medicine, Chattanooga, and Erlanger.
Three board-certified colon and rectal surgeons — affiliated with University Surgical Associates, the southeast region's largest general surgery and general surgery subspecialty practice — will provide teaching and supervision for the program. These physicians hold faculty appointments in the Department of Surgery in Chattanooga: Richard A. Moore, MD, PhD, program director; J. Daniel Stanley, MD, associate program director, and Shauna Lorenzo-Rivero, MD.
According to Dr. Moore, "Surgical subspecialization has been shown to improve outcomes in several ways. It has led to increased lymph node harvest in oncologic resection, decreased recurrence of rectal cancer with total mesorectal excision, decreased operative time in both open and laparoscopic cases, and decreased length of stay due to decreased ileus." Dr. Stanley added, "Surgery and surgical training are moving toward subspecialization. An improved academic environment will enhance the development of quality centers, including research and innovation, data bases, improved care in the area of colon and rectal cancer, and incontinence and pelvic floor disorders."
In acknowledging the newly accredited program, Dean Seaberg stated, "The university fully appreciates the efforts of those leading the fellowship and our partner, Erlanger Health System. We are proud to have the first accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship within the UT system as well as in Tennessee."
For more information about the Colon and Rectal Surgery Program, contact Dr. Richard Moore or Dr. J. Daniel Stanley at (423) 778-7695. Also visit www.utcomchatt.org for more information about our residency and fellowship programs.
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga is part of the statewide academic health system: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The Chattanooga campus is separately accredited by the ACGME to sponsor residency and fellowship programs in a variety of specialties. The primary clinical affiliated institution is Erlanger Health System.
For more information about the UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, visit: www.utcomchatt.org or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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MILAN (Reuters) – More luxury houses are postponing fashion shows around the world due to the coronavirus outbreak that has now spread to dozens of countries.
Italian brands Giorgio Armani and Versace said on Thursday they were putting off fashion shows for their Cruise collections. The Armani show had been scheduled for April 19-20 in Dubai, while Versace was due to present its collection in the United States on May 16.
Gucci, part of French group Kering has canceled plans to host its Cruise 2021 fashion show in San Francisco on May 18, while last month Prada and Chanel postponed shows that had been due to take place in Asia in May.
"The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure in order to protect all the industry stakeholders, employees and guests who would be involved in the trip", Armani Group said in a statement.
Versace, which is owned by U.S. group Capri Holdings, said it was "aware of the need to give priority to the health and safety of its guests and employees," adding further details would be provided as soon as possible.
Cruise collections are fashion shows hosted outside the usual fashion week calendar which are still an important opportunity for luxury brands to showcase their latest designs.
A Gucci spokesman also said on Thursday the new timing and location of its show would be announced once the situation becomes clearer.
Armani said its event would now take place in November, to coincide with Dubai's Expo 2020, and will no longer be a Cruise collection.
Giorgio Armani held his Milan fashion show behind closed doors last month.
The coronavirus, which emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan late last year, has spread around the world, with more new cases now appearing outside China than inside, prompting the cancellation of many global conferences and fairs. Italy has emerged as the country hardest hit by the virus in Europe.
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KhufiaBaaz: Murali's retirement plans
Murali can't take the enforced separation anymore. He has decided to retire from test cricket this October. He would have loved to go out playing India, but he'll settle for the West Indies.
As for his one-day retirement, nothing less than playing for India will do. "It is the highest honour for a Sri Lankan cricketer", smiled Murali – adding that even if he isn't picked for his last game, he will be glad to sit on the bench next to his Chennai Super Kings' skipper, MS Dhoni.
Murali further explains "With the IPL being an annual fixture, sitting on the sidelines with MS will be a great opportunity to strategise for our next IPL game"
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Elevating Standards: DISCOVERY SmartPQ's Advanced Print Quality Inspection and Defect Detection System
Revolutionizing the landscape of print quality inspection, DISCOVERY SmartPQ stands as a comprehensive system, ensuring 100% monitoring and detection of printing defects. In an industry where manual inspection and traditional strobed video web viewing systems fall short, exposing businesses to the pitfalls of costly reprinting and operational strains, SmartPQ emerges as a high-performance upgrade, delivering unparalleled precision and efficiency.
Unlike conventional methods that monitor only small portions of the web, DISCOVERY SmartPQ offers a transformative solution with automated defect detection and live sensitivity controls. This advanced technology empowers operators to transcend limitations, viewing the entire web in high definition and selecting critical areas for real-time inspection, even at impressive web speeds of up to 350 m/min (1150 ft./min).
Key Features:
- SmartPQ ensures immediate identification of both randomly occurring and recurring print defects on web-fed printing presses.
- The system automatically detects a spectrum of print defects, including misregistration, die-cut variations, matrix residues, smudges, streaks, creases, wrinkles, and color variations.
- Operators are promptly alerted when repeating defects are detected or when a defect reaches an unacceptable size, enabling swift corrective actions.
This innovative workflow guarantees not only the prevention of defects before they impact quality levels but also a proactive approach to maintaining high standards throughout the printing process. By addressing defects in real time, DISCOVERY SmartPQ minimizes the need for expensive reprinting, reduces operational pressures, curtails waste, and, ultimately, contributes to higher profits and increased client satisfaction levels.
Key Features
Web Viewing
- Uninterrupted operation for 100% full web inspection
- Full HD quality, multi display options: view multiple areas of web at different magnifications
- Colour coded view of each defect
Defect Inspection
- Streaks, creases, hickies, smears, ink spots & voids
- Missing, filled-in or broken text & images
- Die-cut and positional variations
- Print mis-registration
- Colour Verification (Optional)/li>
Easily Set-up
- Intelligent, fast master image auto training
- Advanced detection sensitivity controls
- Define print areas with different sensitivity setting
- Smart scan set-up for multi-lane label replication
- PDF Compare for master image setup (requires the post RIP'd Raster file)
- Operator light & audible alarms/warnings
- Rewinder jog/stop (where possible)
- Marking & flagging devices (Optional)
Defect History / Reporting
- Log of all print defects
- Image archive (Optional)
- Roll mapping (Optional)
Typical Applications
Web Printing/Labels (offset, digital & narrow web presses) – Cost effective replacement for existing web viewing systems for real-time 100% web viewing and inspection
Regulated Packaging & Leaflet (Pharma, Food, Commodities) – Verification of critical data (dosage, expiry/sell by dates, barcodes) against master image to meet government and industry regulations.
Laminators & Coating Equipment – Check for lamination errors (creases, tears, bubbling, adhesion issues) or coating errors for error free, high-quality packaging.
Plastic Card Processing (financial phone/loyalty card processing) – check for scratches, printing and lamination defects. Scratch-off application errors
- Add intelligence, capability and life expectancy to legacy equipment
- Ensure print meets clients print quality specification SLAs
- Improve operational efficiency
- Lower labor costs
- Upgradable – add sophisticated tools for complex defect detection and variable data inspection
- Liability protection
- Reduce re-work, waste and spoilage
- Enhanced accountability
- Proof of production and quality performance
- Meet government & industry quality regulations & specifications
- Machine independent – Can be retro-fitted to most existing printing and finishing equipment
- Fast – 64bit architecture enables conditional & parallel processing for high speed, web, labels and plastic card production
- Scalable – Adapts to changing customer requirements. Modular pricing
- Reliable – 24/7 performance for uninterrupted, 100% inspection
- Flexible – Supports a multitude of verification & Inspection capabilities simultaneously on the same piece of equipment
- Supported – Comprehensive maintenance contracts featuring remote diagnostics
Print Quality Case StudiesMore Case Studies
Flexible Packaging
This client is a large and long-established producer of paper and board laminates used for consumer packaging, within the premium retail sectors such as fine spirits, tobacco, confectionery and beauty. Laminated packaging boards are widely used for high-end folding cartons, packaging inserts and book covers which are fully over-printable on the high speed commercial printing lines.
- To produce and deliver high volumes of metallic laminated material that met the strict quality specifications set by their customers
- The existing quality assurance process, where the operators manually inspect the reels during production, fell short of their customers' requirements and increased production costs
- The company determined that they needed an in-line automated surface inspection system that inspected 100% of the roll.
- Implemented Discovery SmartPQ with an 8K linescan camera, mounted on a Laminator, producing 1.5m wide laminated material running up to 300 m/min (985 fpm)
- Discovery SmartPQ configured to surface inspect defects greater than a specified size and frequency.
- Operators are able to view the entire web in high definition, and select critical areas to zoom in and view in real time
- When defects are detected, a tabbing device is activated to precisely mark the roll edge and the details of each defect (type, location, severity) are automatically logged
- Full rolls are mounted on an slitter where each defect is quickly located using the roll tabs and the defect is spliced out, as required, to meet the specification
- To deliver a solution that guarantees no duplication of tracking numbers on labels, within a 12 month period
- Existing process to manually inspect a sample of the labels fell short of their client's requirements, increased production costs and introduced potential business risks
- The company determined they needed an automated inspection system that inspected ALL labels to mitigate potential risks
- Automating the QC process to detect defects on laminates has significantly reduced complaint rates and has satisfied a key requirement for their major, prestigious customer base
- The SmartPQ system has also considerably reduced the time spent to splice out defects, increasing the operational efficiency and profitability of the laminating line
- Due to the growing confidence in the SmartPQ system, combined with the quality of the service received from Lake Image Systems, a second SmartPQ system is being considered for an adjacent laminator line
- By being able to offer high quality laminated board, the company has strengthened its position as one of the leading supplier of laminated packaging productions.
Being highly impressed by the way the system has performed and by the expert, responsive customer support we have been given, we are now looking to implement the Lake system on our second laminating line."
Production Manager
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Monthly movements in output for the services industries.
Index of Services, UK: August 2020
Movements in the volume of output for the UK services industries. Figures are seasonally adjusted.
Index of Services revisions triangles
Monthly chained volume indices in gross value added for services and its main components.
Current and historical Monthly Business Survey (services) response rates
Monthly comparison of response rates for the Monthly Business Survey (services) by turnover and questionnaire, UK.
Index of Services time series
Monthly movements in output for the services industries: distribution, hotels and restaurants; transport, storage and communication; business services and finance; and government and other services.
Monthly Business Survey turnover of services industries
Monthly Business Survey services industries' total turnover – current price and non-seasonally adjusted, UK.
Index of Services industry sections and components
Monthly and annual movements in output for services and their industry sections and components, by chained volume indices of gross value added, UK.
Index of Services, main components and sectors to four decimal places
Monthly historical movements in output for services and their industry components, by chained volume indices of gross value added, UK.
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Once statistics have been designated as National Statistics it is a statutory requirement that the Code of Practice shall continue to be observed.
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Hospitals making triage plans, preparing for uptick from rural counties
Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers — no subscription needed.
Shelby County
No one is currently hospitalized in Memphis-Shelby County with complications from coronavirus. As of Saturday morning, there were two cases in Shelby County and 138 people under public health monitoring. Statewide, there are 32 confirmed cases.
Hospitals across the region are ramping up for a mass uptick in the number of people needing to be tested.
Baptist has converted a mobile mammogram unit into a coronavirus test site in the parking lot near the emergency room entrance at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.
"It's only appropriate for people who are showing symptoms," said hospital spokeswoman Ayoka Pond. "What we don't want is for people to see that and assume, 'Oh, great. I can get a test,' if they don't really need to be tested."
It is open only during peak times in the emergency room; it is intended to take pressure off emergency resources.
Baptist has also converted more patient rooms to negative-pressure rooms to increase its capacity to isolate patients. It is adding more extracorporeal membrane oxygenation units for severe respiratory cases. The machine circulates blood through an artificial lung back into the bloodstream.
It will also be triaging patients through its patient placement center, located at its headquarters in East Memphis, to any of its 22 hospitals in this region.
In a database, the hospital keeps track of every bed and will be able to send patients to the nearest hospital where a bed is available.
"We presume the sickest people will come to Memphis, but there's no question that over time there needs to be coordination even among hospital systems about how we can best do this within the community," said Dr. Stephen Threlkeld, infectious disease expert at Baptist.
Hospital closings in the state have left 20 counties with no hospitals. This is significant here because Shelby County is surrounded by counties that have little or no hospital capacity.
Neighboring Fayette and Haywood counties have no hospitals. In Tipton County, there is one bed for every 1,227 people, according to the Tennessee Health Care Capacity Dashboard created by the Sycamore Institute in Nashville.
Doctors here are preparing for an onslaught of cases from surrounding areas.
"We lack surge capacity to deal with a large number of critically ill individuals at once," said Dr. Jon McCullers, chair of the department of pediatrics in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Medicine and pediatrician- in-chief at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
"Hospitals are pretty much at capacity at present even without the virus."
If need surpasses capacity, elective surgeries will be put on hold, freeing up both beds and ventilators. People who are not critically ill will be treated at home or in other facilities. Hospitals could have more stringent admissions criteria or discharge sooner or both, he said.
"Many local hospitals staff many fewer beds than they physically have in the building; the problem would then become how do you care for persons in those beds if you use them?"
The Tennessee Hospital Association says plans are in place to use temporary beds in clinics, expand care to outpatient space and refer patients who do not need emergency or hospital care to clinics or urgent care centers.
"From what is known now, most people who become infected with COVID-19 will not become seriously ill and, therefore, will not need hospitalization," Kelly Insana, a spokeswoman for THA, told The Daily Memphian late Friday. "However, those with serious illness may need hospital care, including respiratory support."
Most hospitals in the state do not have extra capacity and are not holding beds for possible COVID-19 patients, she said.
"However, this is not a static situation, and hospital space can and will be made quickly available in an emergency or with a surge of critically ill patients."
While the mass cancellations of public gatherings, from sporting events to concerts and large meetings, probably are not going to keep people from catching the virus, Threlkeld says they very likely will slow the spread, taking a load off the health care system.
"If, say 1,000 people are going to get sick, it's much better for that to happen over six months than it is over one month. It taxes the system much less," Threlkeld said. "There are more beds available, there's more manpower. Part of the problem with these things is having enough doctors, nurses and other people to get the job done.
"We're hopeful that's enough, but the reality is that this is a new time and a new virus, and we have to plan for the worst."
In a statement, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare said, "Like the CDC, we are also encouraging patients with mild respiratory illnesses to stay home. Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with the symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath."
While physicians and researchers are getting a better understanding of how long the virus can live outside the body, there are no answers yet about long it remains viable in fluids, including sweat and semen.
"This is all new. There just isn't any research yet on these issues," Threlkeld said.
TopicsDr. Stephen Threlkeld Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. Tennessee Hospital Association
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Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.


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Meet Jeremee
She is a thirty-six years old, single mom who lives with her daughter in, Hampton Georgia. Jeremee contacted H.O.P.E. Inc. for rent and childcare assistance to avoid eviction as she sought to pursue her college studies.
Jeremee needed H.O.P.E, Inc.'s help to keep her special needs daughter on physical therapy while she pursued her college degree.
Client Situation
Jeremee contacted H.O.P.E. Inc. when she realized that she was going to have to make a choice between paying her bills and meeting her daughter's special medical needs financially. Maintaining all of her bills soon became a constant struggle, and trying to make sure her daughter was thriving development wise, was overwhelming. With a job making only $8 an hour, she didn't know how she was going to make ends meet. She knew that without a college degree, she would continue to struggle.
H.O.P.E. Inc. provided Jeremee with rent and childcare assistance to help her avoid eviction and find a good school for Israel that specialized in her development disorder. As a result, Jeremee graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Georgia Piedmont Tech in 2016, and her daughter is not only thriving, but she talks, walks, attends public school, and even rides a bike (all things she was presumed to never be able to do). She also got engaged! As a member of H.O.P.E, Inc.'s Pay It Forward Graduate Program, she plans to give back to this wonderful program.
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This package provides an eCos framebuffer device driver for a Cogent
CSB337 board with a CSB900 add-on to provide the LCD panel. It has
dependencies on both pieces of hardware so cannot be used with any
other combination. The driver is a hardware package and is loaded
automatically when configuring eCos for a csb337900 target, but not
when configuring for a vanilla csb337 target. By default it is
inactive and does not add any code size or data overheads. To activate
the driver the generic framebuffer package
CYGPKG_IO_FRAMEBUF should be added to the
configuration. The driver's functionality is only accessible via the
API defined by the generic package.
There are a number of design issues with this hardware combination. The framebuffer memory cannot be accessed in the conventional linear way, Instead the driver contains custom drawing code which will be significantly slower than the equivalent linear framebuffer routines. There are also problems with the colour handling: only three bits of control are available for each of red, green and blue intensity,
The driver supports four cyg_fb structures:
cyg_csb337900_fb_240x320x8r180, and
cyg_csb337900_fb_320x240x8r270. These all run the
hardware in the same resolution but in the four different
orientations, using hardware to perform the rotation. The
corresponding identifiers for the macro API are
240x320x8r180 and
Obviously only one of these framebuffer devices can be used at a time.
All the devices implement 8bpp non-linear displays with a writeable
palette. The supported
ioctl operations are
CYG_FB_IOCTL_BACKLIGHT_GET and
CYG_FB_IOCTL_BACKLIGHT_SET. The backlight can only
be switched on or off, there is no support for different levels of
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"It's the responsibility of the government to have a plan in place, but the current set-up is a recipe for disaster," said Chartier. "We know that the consequences are dire when individuals can't access timely support. There's a significant risk of relapse when treatment isn't available — this is people's lives in the balance."