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Gilchrist ready for Indian challenge
Adam Gilchrist does not have especially fond memories of his last tour to India, in 2000-01, when he followed up a brilliant 122 at Mumbai with scores of 0, 0, 1 and 1 in his final four innings, as Australia lost a thrilling series 2-1.
And, as if the added responsibility of keeping wicket was not enough to be worrying about, this time around he has been landed with the captaincy as well, following the thumb injury that has ruled Ricky Ponting out of the first Test.
That is a lot of pressure to pile onto any individual, especially seeing as Australia are seeking their first series victory in India for 35 years, but Gilchrist - who has won two and lost one of his previous three matches in charge - was typically phlegmatic about the task ahead.
"I don't see it's going to be any tougher than what I've experienced previously as captain," he said. "Obviously the conditions there are fairly extreme, but we've played a lot of cricket there now and we know what to expect.
"It's a great challenge," he added. "I'm looking forward to it, and then you throw the captaincy into it again. But there's nothing you can do from the moment the bowler walks in and releases the ball. You can't do any more as captain, you've just got to switch purely into keeper mode.
A tour of India is the final frontier for any Australian captain. The task proved to be beyond even Steve Waugh when he was captain, so Gilchrist is well aware of the pressure he is under. "It's going to be demanding," he conceded, "but I think I've got great talent and cricketing nous around me to make sure that we can do it."
Gilchrist was appointed as Australian vice-captain way back in 2000, but he had no qualms about being overlooked for the leading role following Waugh's retirement earlier this year. "Ricky was actually the best man for the job," he said, adding that the intensity of the wicketkeeping role made it impractical on anything other than a one-off basis.
"On a fulltime scale I totally agree [with the decision]. But I'm more than happy to take the selectors' backing in thinking that I can do it on a short-term basis, given the nucleus of this team. I don't necessarily see it as me taking over the leadership - it's a bit of a cliche, but I see it as the leadership group taking it on.
With a brains trust that includes Shane Warne, Darren Lehmann, Matthew Hayden and Glenn McGrath, he is not going to be short of sidekicks when the Bangalore Test gets underway on October 6. "I'll toss the coin, I'll be accountable, but there's so much experience there and guys that are experienced on the sub-continent."
But, he concedes, he will need to blank out the peripheral factors - the heat, the noise, the intense crowds - if he is to improve on his performances in 2000-01. "I got worn down last time," he said. "I was worn out by the end and I think that showed in my keeping.
"I think that's more mental too," he added, "because my batting [suffered] too. I think a lot of us were pretty worn out." But on the plus side for Australia, they did enjoy a successful tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year, triumphing 3-0 in spite of the most intense heat and humidity.
But ultimately, Gilchrist is simply holding the fort until Ponting returns from injury. "The loss of Ricky both as a player and a captain far outweighs any personal satisfaction of getting this job, believe me," he said. "Like I've said whenever I've filled in before, I won't be trying to change anything or make my imprint on this team, I'll be trying to keep the ship going."


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An Arkansas native, John David grew up in the small town of Hackett. He attended the University of Central Arkansas where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication. Having had early success working with a political consulting firm and a publicly traded digital curriculum company, he decided to leave the corporate world and follow his heart in 2012. It was then that he transitioned his passion for interpersonal communication, the human condition, and photography to a full time editorial and commercial photography career. He quickly began to draw the attention of creative decision makers locally, regionally, and nationally.
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John David was a featured speaker at ImagingUSA 2016 in Atlanta, GA. He is a mentor photographer for Peter Hurley's educational community, Headshotcrew.com and a featured portrait lighting instructor at HeadshotMania 2018 in Palm Springs, CA.
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14 Free Halloween Planner Stickers
If you love decorating your home, your porch and yourself for Halloween (who doesn't?) then you sure will love decorating your planner for the occasion too. To help you do so, I've gathered on this page 14 free printable sets of Halloween planner stickers created by talented and generous planner lovers!
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text: THE ALTAR WITHN the temple of the mind there is an altar. On this altar are two symbols ( ) that are as the two swords that were given to Jesus by His Disciples just before he was captured. Jesus said, "that is enough". It is enough. It is upon this altar, and WITHIN the two swords, that the mind may make simple CONVERSIONS to the alphabetical letters that the mind has been using as tools to form the words that form its conscious thought. PHYSICAL letters will only produce PHYSICAL words, and PHYSICAL words will only produce a PHYSICAL mind. The mind may use as tools, a combination of PHYSICAL letters and SPIRITUAL letters... ...that will TRANSFORM the words into higher consciousness... ...and that will in turn, TRANSFORM, CONVERT, raise up, or move the mind into a new state of consciousness. Thus, the new mind may be in two states of consciousness at the same time, and all the time. The active process in this temple may literally move the mind to be As One on this earth as it is in heaven, IF the mind is willing. This process will allow the inner child, or new mind, to be born out of the old mind as... ...."whose seed is in itself"* *Genesis 1:11. This process will also show how, the mind, as a little child, may enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.* *Matthew 18:1 There are no money changers in this temple. The tables of the money changers have been overturned by Jesus so that the mind may be set free. This process allows the mind to learn inner wisdom as well as outer knowledge. It is as the altar-rations for the mind. It is as hidden manna for the inner child. The information on this process and how it works was received through this writer via spiritual letter writing. The reason that religion is so complex and difficult to comprehend is that a great gulf is fixed between the mind and God. The true cord that originally connected the mind to God was a cord of SPIRITUAL letters that formed SPIRITUAL words. The mind LOST the SPIRIT of letters and words in the Garden of Eden. When the mind left the Garden it took the letters as it's own, and the SPIRIT of these letters was left behind. Today, the mind is using PHYSICAL letters to look AT God's words, when the mind should now use God's SPIRITUAL letters to look INTO the minds own words. To develop the mind to its fullest potential, two sets, or threads, or strings of letters are used. The first set of letters are secular letters that the physically born child moves around to gain consciousness of the physical world. This is very good except that when the mind moves these letters and these letters move the mind, there is no room at the inn for any other letter form. Why? Because the born child never learned of any other form of letters. This is where the born again mind comes into being. It is the MIND that is born again of water and Spirit. Water is the universal symbol for truth and Spirit is God. IF the mind is willing to include SPIRITUAL letters as hidden manna for the born-to-be inner child, the child will begin to stir and it will know that the parental mind is preparing the way. This true and simple process will answer most of the difficult questions of God's Word. For example, it is correct that a born child is born in sin. The child's MIND has moved away from God, and that is the sin. As the born again mind stirs, and moves to be as one with (G)od, the sin is literally CONVERTED to a si(G)n along the way. As the born again child uses HiS letters, the child will actually find his own true pathway home using the mind's very own words as stepping stones, rather than as stumbling blocks. Has the mind ever wondered why God has so many names? If all the letters are His, then it only stands to reason that the words that are formed by these letters are also His. "In the beginning was the Word, the Word was WITH God." John 1:1 Therefore the Word had to be made of Letters or it would not be a word. In Revelation 1:8, the Holy Spirit says, "I am Alpha and Omega". The Letters were as one with God in the beginning, and will be as one with God in the end. The free will of the mind will choose what letter path it will follow. The conscious mind has a parental responsibility to raise its own Inner Child. This is the ultimate Ideal that is set before every born mind that comes into being on this earth plane. The web pages below will show the mind that SPIRITUAL writing does indeed set the mind free. The proof will be the mind's observation of spiritual signs in its own words. The signs are there. "Seek and ye shall find"...Matthew 7:7


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Can you tell me something about CE/European ratings for back protectors and other armor?
Here's a short explanation of the rating system used to measure the effectiveness of motorcycle armor in absorbing and withstanding impacts.
The "EN" stands for "European Norm." You might also notice armor listed as "CE". The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of the French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents. All of this has to do with the European motorcycle safety standards. America has unofficially adopted these standards, but they are not required by law for street use. In contrast, to ride a motorcycle in Europe, you have to have protective apparel that meets these standards.
For North America, the only time you need CE- and/or EN-rated apparel is when you are on a race track. Also, since each track has different standards, the rating of apparel you need varies depending on which track you ride on. The same type of difference occurs with helmet requirements. For those states with helmet laws, you only need a DOT-approved helmet to ride on the street, but you must have a helmet with the latest Snell-m rating to ride on a track.
The armor manufacturers are starting to move away from the European standards, however, and are going with an "all world" or international standard. This is because Asia and Australia have different standards than Europe or America. An all world standard will enable you to use the same gear no matter where you are in the world.
OK—here's the "code" for the rating numbering system:
Let's take a rating of "EN1621-2:2014" The numbers following the "EN" are an indication of what the protector is rated for. The "1621" indicates the item is rated for motorcycle use and the "-2" tells us the area of protection. A protector labeled EN1621-1:2012 is going to be for pretty much anywhere but the back. A protector labeled EN1621-2:2014 is going to be for back protection only. There are two levels of CE protection: CE level 1 and CE level 2 protectors. Typically, you only need a CE level 1 for most tracks. However, some more advanced and higher speed track schools or races require CE level 2.
Finally, the "2014" refers to the year when the standard was implemented. The standards have to be reviewed or updated every few years.
Level 1 protectors: The maximum transmitted force must be below 18 kN, and no single value shall exceed 24 kN Level 2 protectors: The maximum transmitted force must be below 9 kN, and no single value shall exceed 12 kN.
A lesser used rating you may see sometimes included with the EN1621 rating is "EN340:2003." The "340" is just a general standard that is not specific to a specific sport or job. So when you see both the 340 and 1621 on a piece of armor, the 340 is really pointless because the 1621 already covers all the requirements for the 340.
The important things you want to look for is the CE level 1 or CE level 2. The CE level 2 is going to offer you the best impact protection for your spine. But above all else, the most important thing to look for is the shape and size of the back protector. A CE level 2 back protector is not going to do you any good if you can't fit it in your jacket or if the pocket is too big and it moves around on you.
Here's a further breakdown of the general labeling requirements for protective clothing using the EN340 standard:EN 340:2003 – Protective clothing – General requirements
- Mark identifying the manufacturer
- Product identifying mark
- Size or size range designation
- EN ### – specific Standard number
- Pictogram – for specific hazard protection, plus performance levels, where applicable
- Care labeling. May include a maximum number of cleaning cycles (max ## x)
- Single use PPE to be marked "DO NOT RE-USE"
For the EN1621 standard, the labeling requirements are as follows:
EN 1621-1:2012 – Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact. Impact protectors
Type of protector:
S – Shoulder
E – Elbow
H – Hip
K – Knee
K + L – Knee + Upper and Middle Tibia
L – Front of leg below a K protector
KP –Knuckle Protection
Plus an indication of the covered area:
A – reduced coverage for specialized applications
B – normal coverage
EN 1621-2:2014 – Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact. Motorcyclists back protectors
Type of protector:
B or FB – Full back protector (central back and scapuae)
CB – Central Back
L or LB – Lumbar protection only
Performance level 1 or 2
Abrasion resistance level 1 or 2
Impact cut resistance level 1 or 2
Burst strength level 1 or 2
Level 2 is more protective in all cases
89/686/EEC – Personal protective equipment
EN 13634 – Boots
EN 12594 – Gloves
EN 1621-1, EN 1621-2, and EN 1621-3 – Limb, Back and Chest
EN 13595-1 – Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders. Jackets, Pants and One or Two Piece Suits
Here is a break down of a CE label and what to look for:
1. This pictogram indicates that this is a protective equipment for bikers (ISO 7000-2618)
2. Category and type of protection (detail above)
3. Low temperature impact test (-10 ° C) validated
4. High temperature (+40 ° C) impact test validated
5. Performance level (1 or 2)
As a reminder, an EN 1621-1 certified hull transmits less than 35 kN at level 1 and less than 20 kN at level 2. With regard to extreme temperature tests, an empty box indicates that the protection has not validated the optional test but remains certified. To be clear, the different types of protection are indicated by letters (type A and type B correspond to the width of the shell).


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Advantages of Using cheap vinyl signs for Promoting your Business
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FUJI X - X-Trans or Bayer CMOS Sensor? The Adobe Camera raw issue./
Fuji X-A1 - 35mm f/1.4 lens - 100% blowup - From Raw - ISO 800 - ACR Photoshop CS6
Fuji X-A1 - 35mm f/1.4 lens - 100% blowup - ISO 6400 - Out of camera jpg.
Above gallery of images shot with - Fuji X-A1 - XF 14mm f/2.8, XF 35mm f/1.4 and XF 56mm f/1.2 lenses
Above - From Raw Photoshop CS6 - Identical Processing
Four samples above X-T1 OOC jpgs.
Below X-A1 OOC jpg.
First off, let me make clear that this article relates to how the Fuji X-Trans sensor compares to the Bayer CMOS sensor in the Fuji X-A1, with regard to raw files processed in Photoshop CS6 / ACR and the OOC jpgs. Raw files processed in other software, such as Photo Ninja and Iridient Developer is a whole other story. In fact the raw files processed from either camera in either of these 'alternative' software apps are very similar (and incidentally very sharp and detailed) and for me, this is still the best way to see what a Fuji X camera + XF lenses is capable of. However, Lightroom and Photoshop are the most commonly used raw development software applications and this is where all the issues have occurred. I've also been very critical of how Fuji process their out of camera jpgs. and I thought I'd deal with this also.
So what are the issues? In the samples above I've tried to illustrate how the X-Trans sensor is different. I've included comparison shots (at the bottom of the article) to illustrate those differences. X-Trans sensor files are regarded as 'cleaner' at high ISO's than the equivalent Bayer CMOS files produced by the sensor in the X-A1. By all accounts this is the Sony sensor that is used by many cameras, including most significantly for me, by Leica in all their APS-C X and T series cameras. However, you might like to have a look at some of the full-size jpg. files from the X-A1 below I've made available for download and I was certainly surprised by them and you might be too.
This supposed 'cleaner' X-Trans sensor look however is accompanied by a certain amount of 'smearing' and what is called the 'watercolour effect' (see samples above) and can lead to distant detail in certain kinds of landscape shots appearing very soft and lacking in both definition and sharpness. Again, I make the point that raw files processed in either Photo Ninja and Iridient Developer are MUCH better in this regard.
I'm actually very impressed by what the X-A1 can produce, both in terms of OOC jpgs. and via raw files processed in Adobe Camera Raw. Particularly with regard to what the best XF lenses can turn out. I've always thought Fuji make great lenses and for me they just got better. So I find it strange that Fuji choose to persist with the X-Trans. From what I've seen the Bayer CMOS sensor in the X-A1 is also capable of excellent high ISO results, so what exactly is the advantage of the X-Trans sensor? Well for me, I have to say not much (if anything at all). Because it's easy enough, with the addition of noise reduction, to make the Bayer CMOS files look as 'clean' as the X-Trans files, but it's impossible to sharpen up the X-Trans files to make them look as detailed as the Bayer files. At least using Lightroom or Photoshop.
It's also important to remember that the X-Trans sensor was announced three years ago and it's still pretty much the same now as it was then. In the meantime Sony in particular have come up with some amazing sensors that have made the Fuji X-Trans sensor look somewhat outdated. Three years being a very long time in digital sensor development.
However that is largely irrelevant since the issue is not with the sensor itself, but with how Fuji choose to process the files from it. In terms of their in-camera jpg. processing and in the background imbedded parameters in the raw files when processed via their own Silkypix software or the previously mentioned Adobe applications. This is, by default, making noise reduction the priority over sharpness and definition. Some people blame Adobe for this, which is odd since they work with what Fuji give them. Plus you only have to have to look at the Fuji out of camera jpgs. to see what Fuji want their files to look like.
Now there are some reactions to this issue. Some try to deny it, some say it doesn't matter and some say it's fixed now. Well it does exist, it does matter and despite some marginal improvement Lightroom and Photoshop raw processing still produces a 'mushier' rendition than either Photo Ninja or Iridient Developer. Incidentally I don't think Capture One is much different to the Adobe rendition.
For some kinds of photography, portraits, weddings, events, certain kinds of fashion photography, this 'smoothed out' rendition has it's advantages, but again there's nothing to stop any photographer 'smoothing out' Bayer CMOS sensor files. Which is of course exactly what they do with images shot on on Nikon, Canon, Sony et al cameras already. The problem with the Fuji X-Trans sensor files is that unless we use other than Photoshop / Lightroom we don't have a choice, since this 'smoothing' is embedded in the raw files and using Adobe software there is no way to avoid it.
So why do Fuji do this? Well, to be honest, I have no idea. To me it's pursuing the idea of 'sensor independence' at the expense of choice for photographers. Nikon and Leica seem quite happy to use Sony Bayer CMOS sensors, so why do Fuji have to be different? I have no objection to companies coming up with their own sensors in house, but this has to offer something better surely. The Foveon sensor that Sigma use is very different but it does have the advantage of producing incredibly detailed images at low ISO's. The Fuji X-Trans sensor has no such advantage, at least regarding the OOC jpgs. and raw files processed via Adobe software (Or indeed Fuji's own) And again I repeat if you think Adobe is at fault here, just look at the Fuji OOC jpgs. Sharp they are not!!
Over the past days when I've been using the X-A1 I've realised just what a difference there is when I process my raw files via Photoshop. And this is the crux of the 'debate'. Why do Fuji insist on this way of rendering their raw files in Adobe software?
Over a year ago I conducted an email interview with Jim Christian of Photo Ninja, which you can read here - http://www.soundimageplus.com/soundimageplus/2013/11/photo-ninja-some-comments-from-jim.html?rq=Photo%20Ninja
Here is a part of that:-
'As for our demosaicing technology, I can't really go into detail, but I can try to provide a little perspective. I am indeed doing some things differently versus what you typically read in the demosaicing literature......
....Moreover, most fixate on achieving a low signal-to-noise ratio, which I've found to be a poor indicator of image quality. A few researchers seem to be realizing this (mostly the ones who work more closely with industry practitioners). But there are a number of algorithms out there that employ sophisticated math and look effective on paper, but don't seem to hold up very well in a more realistic setting.
So the idea that what Fuji offer us is the only way to process their raw files is clearly not the case. Jim has made the decision to go with sharpness over noise reduction, which is very much what I want to see. As I wrote before, it's much easier to 'noise reduce' a sharp detailed file than sharpen up an already 'softened' file. And for me, Fuji / Adobe raw files and Fuji OOC jpgs. just don't look sharp and detailed at high magnifications and this WILL impact on how they look on the printed page.
Again I have to say, that for many kinds of photography (and photographers) this isn't an issue, but for others it is. And I know for a fact from my conversations with them that many professional photographers, despite having lots of positive feelings about the Fuji X system, won't commit to the system precisely because of this issue. One even wrote to me 'Why on earth do Fuji b****r about with this sensor when we've all been using Nikons and Canons for years. This is what we are used to, this is what we want. If they have any aspirations to make cameras that appeal to professionals, then they should suck it up and gives us what we want. Because this is what we make our living with! Oh and by the way we all use Photoshop!!'
That sums up my attitude somewhat succinctly! However, you may think that I've got a lot of Fuji X gear for somewhat who has issues with the sensor. And that is purely because there IS an alternative to Adobe software. But if there wasn't Photo Ninja and Iridient Developer then I would have given up on Fuji long ago. Because if the only alternative I had was Fuji jpgs. and Fuji / Adobe raw conversions, then I would have said 'Thank you very much, not for me'. Even allowing for the fact that I like using the system, which I genuinely do.
And the reason I still use Fuji X is I'm not a photographer under pressure. I have the time to use these 'alternatives' (As both PN and IR do increase workflow time) and I know that I can get some superb results from them. But even saying that, I would like to use ACR in Photoshop CS6 because this is my preferred (and quickest) way of handling lots of raw files. There are also times when I need to get a lot of files uploaded, that I would like to use jpgs. But I never even consider using Fuji X OOC jpgs. as for what I mostly shoot, they just aren't detailed enough.
So will Fuji continue along this path? Well they have already indicated that they are sticking with the X-Trans sensor, with all it's (for me) failings in terms of image quality and don't lets forget the power consumption increase as well. If, by some miracle, Fuji decided that their next sensor would be the Sony 24MP APS-C Bayer CMOS, or a revamped X-Trans that performed in a similar fashion, then I and many others would be a lot happier. In fact I suspect that I would embrace the system even more than I do now. Because these are the advantages:-
- Sharper more detailed files
- The ability to use Photoshop and Lightroom to speed up workflow with the above result
- Better battery life in the cameras
- 'Compatibility' with what exists with other systems
- Probably the option to improve the video offer
- The chance to see what those XF lenses can REALLY do.
Disadvantages? I can't actually think of any.
I also find it strange that my best results from my Fuji Camera / Adobe software combination come from a little compact camera with no viewfinder. Now is this a situation that Fuji are happy with? It seems so. And for me personally I have workarounds that mean I can get what I want from my Fuji system (albeit having to put up with the fact that it takes me more time) but I do know that there are others who are not so forgiving (and also don't need an endless source of material for their blog!!) We all do of course have the choice to use Fuji or not and even though I am often frustrated by what I see, I've made mine. However, I do think that Fuji are missing a great opportunity here. And by swallowing their pride and admitting that the X-Trans sensor is an interesting but failed experiment would, as far as I can see, actually make them more appealing to many photographers. Will it happen? I seriously doubt it, but we (I) can live in hope!!
Finally, here are couple of links to raw files and jpgs. you can download from the X-A1 and X100s. As ever, these are test shots, but they are my copyright, so no sharing please. If you think others might like to see them, then please link to this post.
FUJI X-A1 samples - ISO comparison


text: According to a January 18, 2012 article in the Dining section of the New York Times, Paula Deen, 64 , the "queen of Southern Cuisine"revealed that she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes three years ago but maintained her silence and continued to prepare foods high in saturated fat and calories. Other celebrity chefs like Michael Mignano who had weighed almost 500 pounds and Tom Valenti were also diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes related to their weight gain and sometimes eating their fat-laden recipes. This article shows that even celebrity cannot protect you from obesity and/or Type 2 diabetes, which is one of the many chronic diseases resulting from obesity. Chef Valenti has taken it as a challenge to develop the necessary skills to work with the fresh and raw ingredients which surround him everyday in his kitchen.


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Performance of Ru/La2O3–ZnO Catalyst for the Selective Hydrogenation of Benzene to Cyclohexene
Ernst Berl-Institut für Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie, Technische Chemie II, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Str. 8, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany
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Catalysts 2015, 5(4), 1756-1769; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal5041756
Received: 6 September 2015 / Revised: 18 October 2015 / Accepted: 19 October 2015 / Published: 22 October 2015
AbstractCyclohexene is an important intermediate product for a highly efficient and greener formation of major end products like adipic acid, nylon 6, and nylon 6.6. By using a complex tetra-phase system (g/l/l/s) including hydrogen (g), water (l), an organic phase, i.e., benzene (l), and a supported ruthenium catalyst (s) it is possible to get the desired intermediate cyclohexene based on benzene. We prepared an oxide-supported ruthenium catalyst that was applied together with minimal amounts of the additive NaDCA (sodium dicyanamide) in a batch and continuous apparatus for the selective benzene hydrogenation. We compared these two processes and reached by an optimization of the reaction parameters in continuous process selectivities up to 50% at conversions of 36%. This corresponds to cyclohexene yields of 18% over a period of 100 h. Finally, the catalyst was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron spectroscopy (TEM), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and laser scattering to understand the performance of the catalyst and the effect of the small deactivation. View Full-Text
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Other films directed by Steve McQueen: Shame (2011)
I love the cinematography in this; the camera shots, and the ambience of the surroundings are clutching. The part where he was stripping off his clothes to surrender in front of the guards was very suspenseful. It makes us realize the small frightening experience we rarely think about during such possible event. It could happen to us and that experience would probably tear us. That part with the fly was so unique and captivating. The part during the meetings and their tactics of getting unauthorized things from the outside, and it's amazing to find out that one was a radio, not something to help him escape, but just a radio because the knowledge of what is happening outside is the most significant thing. The masterbating scene showed desperation and shame. The film, so realistic and powerful, also offers something to reflect about yourself, and/or humanity.
The bath scene, shit, I could feel the pain and suspense! The round shit on the wall looks like art while being washed off. It is so suspenseful because they often start the scene with something extraordinary is being done, and you just get the last remaining piece of the puzzle when the action starts and you are astonished. The torture scene with the shields, was done on the point of view of the attackers this time. Unique perspective.
You can experience each of their physical and emotional pains. There are a lot of original scenes in this film and the way they shot them did not disappoint at all. Done at its best.
The dialogue scene where the angle was stationary was so important to make the audience focus on the discussion Even the critics have their complete attention only on it. Great hard acting there without any cut. You can feel the tight pain of hunger with each passing second clinching a sensitive never. The way the emotion of a character was being translated into action makes the film even more special.


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Mayweather backs out; Fight with Pacquiao Canceled
Reports are coming in from different sources that the scheduled boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao has been canceled due to Mayweather pulling out just a few weeks before the scheduled May 2 fight.
This latest development apparently stems from the recent rumored knock out of Mayweather during a sparring session last week with former world champion Zab Judah at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.
'No Mas'
Inside sources say that Mayweather never recovered mentally from the that knock out and has been in reclusion since Thursday, March 27. Before disappearing from the public, he was heard by one of his trainers saying, "I ain't doing this sh*t no more", referring to the bout with Pacquiao. He also said that he was not mentally and physically into it and wanted to just move on with his perfect winning record and retire completely.
Mayweather's camp apparently has tried to keep a lid on the situation for days. None of Mayweather's representatives can be reached for comment, however.
Business as Usual
Meahwhile, the Pacquiao camp seems to think that the bout is still on, as Pacquiao is seen still doing an early morning work out in Los Angeles. When asked, Pacquaio's trainer, Freddie Roach said that they have not been informed saying that they are continuing training "until such a time that they are formally notified that the fight is canceled". Roach also said that there are clauses in the contract which both fighters signed regarding monetary compensation. Roach said that if the rumor is true, Mayweather will have to pay Pacquaio $10 million for compensatory damages.
The May 2 fight, which many sport writers have been referring to as the "Fight of the Century" has taken several years in the making, with both parties' camps not seeing eye to eye in at least three different occasions before the historic announcements just several weeks ago.


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What is Poutiri Ao ō Tāne?
Poutiri Ao ō Tāne is a collaborative ecological and social restoration project located at the Maungaharuru-Tutira catchment, 60km north of Napier with Boundary Stream Mainland at its heart. Aimed at bringing native flora and fauna back into the lives of the local people by embracing the knowledge of a wide range of partners. The project plans to see the return of native species that have been lost to the area over time – and to see these species flourish, not only in the habitats we expect them to be in such as native bush, but also within the agriculture and forestry landscape.
Innovative management and research were the founding components of this project, with the aim for it to act as the blueprint for more ambitious projects in the future. The learnings and outcomes of Poutiri Ao ō Tāne have influenced the Hawke's Bay Regional Biodiversity Strategy and as a result of that, the formation of the sister project 'Cape to City' www.capetocity.co.nz .
Project partners – the Department of Conservation, Aotearoa Foundation, the Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Maungaharuru Tangitū Trust, Ngati Pahauwera, Ngati Hineuru, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research and various landowners and businesses in the area have developed and implemented a large-scale ecological and to some degree social restoration programme. A project of this scale was a first for New Zealand, due to the level of collaboration between organisations, agencies, businesses and communities. Strong partnerships have been established and the model is working well, particularly in the Cape to City project.
Previously the Maungaharuru-Tutira area consisted of reserves surrounded by farms and forestry plantations with site specific conservation management. Under Poutiri Ao ō Tāne conservation management in the area is now catchment focussed. The effectiveness of the pest control and the species reintroductions have set an example to the rest of Aotearoa/New Zealand regarding achieving conservation across a larger landscape, with mixed uses and a variety of vegetation.
To achieve this vision Poutiri Ao ō Tāne established six work streams: habitat restoration, animal pest control, species reintroductions, research, education, and community engagement. To find out more explore the links below.
Where is Poutiri Ao ō Tāne?
The Maungaharuru-Tutira catchment, 60km north of Napier, is the focus of the project. The rich range of indigenous ecosystems that once dominated this landscape have been greatly reduced and fragmented. However, nationally significant ecosystem and species populations remain, providing the region with a very good foundation on which to build the Poutiri Ao ō Tāne project.
What are the workstreams?
The project is comprised of six complementary workstreams (give one a click to find out more):
Habitat Restoration
Species Reintroductions
Predator Control
Communications & Engagement
These workstreams will improve ecosystems and restore native biodiversity to the production landscape, providing landowners and local communities with direct social and economic benefits. The workstreams will also offer a model of sustainable, conservation-friendly production to other communities, both nationally and internationally.
What are the benefits?
By breaking the dichotomy between absolutely protected upland areas and absolutely exploited lowland areas the Poutiri Ao ō Tāne project will provide a model for integrated landscape scale ecological restoration that could be applied across New Zealand and internationally. Learning and methodologies developed in this project will provide tools to transform our approach to managing partially intact ecological fragments within a larger production landscape, providing national benefits in forging the next steps in conservation management.
Improved ecology
This ecological restoration programme proposed for the Maungaharuru-Tutira catchment will generate significant ecological benefits for Hawke's Bay. Providing wide scale pest control, ecological corridors and fenced habitats will facilitate the dispersal of species beyond intensively managed sites such as the ones at Boundary Stream, Opouahi, Lake Tutira and the Te Matau a Maui, and into the wider Hawke's Bay environment.
The Poutiri Ao ō Tāne project's work in the Maungaharuru-Tutira catchment will facilitate social and cultural well-being by providing enhanced ecosystems health, along with recreational and educational opportunities for a wide range of people. Healthier ecosystems and waterways will provide access to traditional sources of food and medicine, strengthening Māori ties to the land. A flourishing environment will be a source of pride and mana for Hawke's Bay's people, and will provide inspiration for other communities around the country, and beyond.
The reintroduction of locally extinct seabird species will restore vanished ecosystem processes such as the importation of marine nutrients to inland forests. Habitat restoration will enhance the quality and spatial extent of the native habitat and restore linkages between isolated ecosystem fragments. Increased vegetative cover and restoration of wetlands will reduce inflows of sediments and nutrients into waterways, improving water quality and enhancing the health of freshwater ecosystems.
Good for business
New Zealand's 'clean green image' has been identified as one of the key branding components that will enable New Zealand's economy to remain competitive in the global context. Poutiri Ao ō Tāne's landscape restoration programme will allow local landowners to gain competitive advantage in niche marketplaces and contribute towards maintaining a robust '100% Pure' New Zealand brand.
The local economy will benefit significantly through direct employment in the delivery of ecological restoration and research programmes, and through business development such as eco-tourism, the medicinal plant industry, and various iwi aspirations.
Wide scale control of goats, possums and rabbits on agricultural and farm production land by the Hawke's Bay Regional Council and private landowners have been incorporated into the programme, reducing the impact these pests have on farmers' bottom-lines. Retirement and afforestation of marginal land will also allow access to markets for carbon sequestration, providing additional business opportunities.
Who's involved in the project?
Led by DOC, the key partner organisations involved in the Poutiri project are: the Aotearoa Foundation, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Landcare Research, ECOED, Landcorp, Maungaharuru Tangitu Inc, Ngati Pahauwera, Ngati Hineuru, Tutira Maungaharuru Vision Group, Te Matau a Maui (Cape Sanctuary), and the local conservation community.
Find out more about the Poutiri partners
Existing collaborative restoration programmes at Boundary Stream, Opouahi, Lake Tutira and Te Matau a Maui (Cape Sanctuary) will form the core of this proposed restoration project, providing a source of vulnerable native species, which will ultimately spill over into the broader landscape of Hawke's Bay.
Each of Poutiri's partner organisations have agreed in principle to contribute support with the inclusion of the Aotearoa Foundation as a project sponsor providing additional resources and security of funding for the full term of the project.
Why conservation?
The way we were
The islands of Aotearoa New Zealand, isolated from the rest of the world for millions of years, evolved with a unique assemblage of plants and animals. They flourished in this seclusion. The arrival of Māori, then Europeans, lead to the decline and extinction of many species and ecosystems. Large tracts of native forest were cleared, wetlands drained and ecosystems were modified as land was converted for agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
Where we are today
Approximately one-third of New Zealand's land is legally protected but in many cases the impacts of pests are still causing declines in native species. Furthermore, the protected areas are mostly represented by remote, hilly areas inhospitable to production. The remaining two-thirds of New Zealand's landscape, including the areas in which the majority of the population live, are now heavily dominated by agriculture and forestry.
New Zealand has a long and enviable history of protecting and restoring wildlife on offshore islands. More easily protected they have been the focus of much learning. During the mid 1990s it was decided to transfer the advances made and lessons learnt to our six 'Mainland Islands'. Today the emphasis is on collaboration and realising conservation over rural mainland New Zealand.
Looking into our future
To allow our species and ecosystems to flourish, we need to do more. There is a need for communities, iwi, business and government to work together to protect our unique heritage. There will be a shift away from preserving our wildlife in 'conservation zoos' – uninhabited and isolated forests and islands. Instead, large-scale protection will happen in 'our backyards'. This has never been attempted at this scale in New Zealand and the Poutiri project is about working together to develop the tools needed. The future is bright. Now let's get on with it!


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Year: 1938
Album: the Alexander Nevsky film soundtrack
Prokofiev (1891-1953) was a Russian composer obsessed with Stravinsky's ballets and the modern Russian poets dragging his country out from the Revolution years and into the modern world with exciting and challenging new styles. After many years writing and performing abroad, Prokofiev returned to the now Soviet-ruled Russia with the intent of writing Russian music celebrating Russian life.
One of Prokofiev's best works is his score for Sergey Eisenstein's epic film Alexander Nevsky. The score is arranged as a cantata and it is loud and abrupt and unsettling and sweeping and powerful and I'm sure I can find more adjectives but I'm going to stop now and let you listen and if you want to read more click here.
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SR Asia Bangladesh, promotes Sustainable Development and CSR in different regions across the Asia Pacific.
In March, 2018, SR Asia Bangladesh partnered with BIID Expo and Dialogue as the CSR Knowledge Partner. Ms. Sumaya Rashid, Country Director of SR Asia Bangladesh moderated a session on Energy Efficiency, Conservation & CSR at the BIID EXPO & DIALOGUE Conference on the 4th March 2018.
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What is next for homeless as temporary night shelter closes?
PUBLISHED: 09:28 05 March 2018
Elsie Poynton
A temporary night shelter which was set up during the severe weather closes today (Monday).
The Quakers set up the shelter at the Friends Meeting House, off Weston's High Street, from February 7 until today to ensure the town's rough sleepers had a roof over their heads during the cold period.
Organiser Barry Edwards said: "Originally we were to stay open at night from Tuesday to Saturday. "However, as the weather forced other services like Somewhere To Go to shut, we decided to keep the meeting house open both as a night shelter and as a day centre from March 2."
Mr Edwards said they were able to keep the shelter open due to the 'phenomenal effort' from volunteers. He added: "This is not a sustainable long-term solution, and come today; a more permanent solution must be sought."
The shelter cared for 15 people last night (Sunday), seeking shelter from the strong winds and freezing conditions.
Mr Edwards said: "We have encouraged the homeless people who have been staying with us to show up at the Town Hall this morning, to ask what they should do now the temporary accommodation has to close and ask why a permanent solution is not yet in place."


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Using definitive screening design to effectively assess the combinatorial impacts of media supplements on monoclonal antibody production in mammalian cells
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May 8-13, 2016
Process understanding is an essential component of QbD principles. Cell culture media composition can impact many process performance parameters such as viable cell density, product yield and product quality attributes. In order to enhance process understanding and exert better process control, numerous media supplements have previously been tested. However, their combinatorial effects on process and product quality have largely been unexplored. This is partially due to the resource and efforts required to execute relatively large size of experiment and data analysis.
Recent advancement in modern design of experiment methodology has alleviated this issue. The definitive screening design (DSD) allows for screening a large number of main effects unaliased with two-factor interactions, estimating some quadratic effects, and differentiating two-factor interactions that are only partially aliased with a significantly reduced experiment size compared to traditional fractional factorial and alphabetic-optimal designs. With 15 factors, the DSD only requires 33 runs. In comparison, the 33-run D-optimal design with 1 center point will have aliases among the 15 main effects and two-factor interactions. Although the 33-run 215 fractional factorial with 1 center point does allow estimating the main effects independently, most of the two-factor interactions are confounded with other two-factor interactions and no independent quadratic effects can be estimated.
Leveraging the DSD allows us to effectively test the impact of 15 media supplements on cell culture performance and product quality using the shake flask model. The resulting statistical models for each critical response were further verified using bench-top stirred-tank bioreactors and multiple cell lines. The knowledge gained from this experiment not only enhances our process-to-product understanding, but also serves as a tool to manipulate critical cell parameters to achieve desired product quality.
Recommended Citation
Aaron Chen, "Using definitive screening design to effectively assess the combinatorial impacts of media supplements on monoclonal antibody production in mammalian cells" in "Cell Culture Engineering XV", Robert Kiss, Genentech Sarah Harcum, Clemson University Jeff Chalmers, Ohio State University Eds, ECI Symposium Series, (2016). https://dc.engconfintl.org/cellculture_xv/230


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This is your horoscope: Pull yourself together, and figure out what it is your heart desires. There's an aggressive force tugging at your heartstrings today. Unless you have it firmly in your mind what it is you want and feel, you'll be easily pulled off track. Stay grounded and you should be OK.
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Valencia City, officially City of Valencia and often referred to as simply Valencia, is a 2nd class component city in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 192,993 people.
Valencia attained its city status after the ratification of Republic Act 8985 in January 12, 2001. The city is the most populous among all cities and municipalities, and the 6th largest in terms of area in the province of Bukidnon. It is also the most populous inland/landlocked city in Mindanao. It is the third largest city in Northern Mindanao, after Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City respectively. The city serves as the center of trade and commerce in the province of Bukidnon.
The territory that now comprises the city of Valencia were former thirteen Barangays of the City of Malaybalay, Bukidnon.
The earliest inhabitants in the area presently comprising part of the Poblacion were Bukidnon natives who founded a settlement along the banks of Pulangi River and the confluence of the Panglibatuhan River. The pioneers were led by Datu Sebastian Manangkila together with the families of the Binalhays, Laugas, Dongogans, Gua-ans, Lanayans, and the Arenzos. The first site of the settlement was a sitio named "Panglibatuhan" because the area was thickly forested by tree species called by the natives as "Malibato trees". In 1911, on-room barrio school was opened, and its first teacher was the late Leon Galorport. That school site is approximately the present location of the Poblacion Barangay High School. Galorport, who came from his hometown, Valencia, Bohol named the school "Valencia School". When the sitio became a barrio of Malaybalay, the resident agreed to name it "Valencia". Finally, when the southern portion of Malaybalay was separated as a new municipality, the petitioners agreed to name the municipality as "Valencia". The barrio which was Valencia is now Barangay Poblacion and is the seat of the city government of Valencia.
The rich natural resources found in the territory eventually attracted Christian settlers from the highly populated coastal areas of Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon islands.
The prime mover in the creation of Valencia as a municipality was Teodoro Pepito, who spearheaded a petition by the residents of barrio Valencia and neighboring barrios to convert the territory into a full-fledged municipality. The petition was forwarded to the Provincial Board of the Bukidnon province for consideration. The Provincial Board passed a resolution approving the creation of the Municipality of Valencia and forwarded the same to the Office of the President of the Philippines. By virtue of the provisions of Executive Order No. 360, the municipality of Valencia was formally born on January 16, 1961. In 1961, President Carlos P. Garcia appointed Teodoro Pepito and Ernesto Garcia as the mayor and vice mayor respectively. Upon the election of President Diosdado Macapagal in November 1961, another set of municipal officials were appointed, with Lucilo Alkuino as municipal mayor and Solomon Gao-ay as vice mayor. Thus, between 1962 and 1963, two sets of municipal officials have served the municipality of Valencia.
During the regular local election in November 1963, Pepito won and became the first elected mayor, with Ernesto Garcia as the vice mayor. Mayor Pepito was re-elected in 1967 and again in 1971. However, before his term expired in 1975, martial law was declared by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972 and elections for local officials were suspended. Mayor Pepito continued to hold office as mayor until 1978, when he retired from government service. The vice mayor, Absalon Catarata, succeeded as municipal mayor until 1979, when President Ferdinand Marcos appointed Santiago Dablio as acting mayor of Valencia.
In 1980 local elections, Absalon Catarata was elected municipal mayor, with Romulo Makalood as vice mayor together with all the councilors in the opposition ticket. In February 1986, the People Power Revolution in Manila took place and Corazon Aquino became the President of the Republic. During the campaign for the approval of the new constitution, the municipal government under the leadership of Absalon Catarata wholeheartedly supported it. In January 1988, Catarata was re-elected as mayor and his running mate, Berthobal Ancheta was elected as vice mayor together with seven councilors under his party. Months later, he was elected president of the Bukidnon Mayors League and similarly as president of the Mayor's League of Region X. In the evening of April 21, 1988, Absalon Catarata was fatally shot by an unknown assassin in front of his residence while waiting for his service vehicle which would have fetched him to an evening program at the town plaza. After his death, Vice Mayor Berthobal Ancheta became the municipal mayor, and Afrodisia Catarata, the wife of the late mayor, was appointed member of the Sangguniang Bayan. In the synchronized elections of 1990, Mayor Berthobal Ancheta was re-elected while Afrodisia Catarata was elected as vice mayor up to June 2001.
By virtue of Republic Act 8985, an act converting the municipality of Valencia in the province of Bukidnon into a component City known as the City of Valencia on January 12, 2001. In 2001 elections, Jose Galario, Jr., former Chief of Police of the City was elected as City Mayor while the son of the late mayor, Absalon Catarata and former Vice Mayor Afrodisia Catarata was also elected as the city's vice mayor in the person of Leandro Jose Catarata. During the 2004 local elections, both the incumbent mayor and vice mayor run for the position of city mayor. Jose Galario, Jr. emerged as the winning candidate together with Benjamin Verano as vice mayor. In the 2007 elections, incumbent Mayor Jose Galario, Jr. lost to his rival, Leandro Jose Catarata for city mayor. Benjamin Verano was re-elected as vice mayor of the city. In the 2010 general elections, incumbent Leandro Jose Catarata was reelected for a second term; while Benjamin Verano, Sr., Catarata's running mate, won the vice mayoralty position of the City of Valencia. However early in 2010, Verano died at office and was replaced by Azucena Huervas, the president of Valencia's Association of Barangay Captains.
In June 9, 2014, Vice Mayor Azucena Panes Huervas assumed the Mayorship of Valencia City after the Conviction of Mayor Galario for violating the Anti-graft and Corrupt practices Act (RA 3019) in relation to his order transferring Ruth P. Piano from Budget Office to a non-existing office of City Liaison Officer.
May 9, 2016 Elections, Mayor Azucena P. Huervas was elected by the people of Valencia against her rivals, Amie G. Galario, Renato Centillas, and Leandro Jose H. Catarata. City Councilor Glen G. Galario on the other hand toppled Vice Mayor Rolando P. La Vina as Vice Mayor. The Following were also elected as City Councilors: 1. Rhea Rhenna H. Agripo 2. Glenn Peduche 3. Ramir Roque 4. Rodrigo Rosal 5. Camilo Pepito 6. Atty Oliver Owen L. Garcia ( the current Councilor League President of Bukidnon) 7. Helen T. Bernal 8. Dr. Policarpo P. Murillo IV 9. Johnlee B. Quillo 10. Eduardo D. Chan
Valencia City is located in the central part of the Province of Bukidnon. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Lantapan and Malaybalay City; on the east by the municipality of San Fernando; on the west and southwest by the municipalities of Pangantucan and Talakag; and on the south by the municipalities of Maramag and Quezon.
From its core, which is the Poblacion, the city is 27 kilometers from the provincial capital of Malaybalay City and 118 kilometers from the regional center of Cagayan de Oro City. The means of transportation is by bus and private vehicles and covers approximately two to three hours ride.
The relative distance of the barangay from the city proper varies: four barangays are more or less 5 kilometers away, 20 barangays are 6 - 15 kilometers away, while the remaining 7 barangays considered as the most interior, are situated 16 kilometers or more from the city proper.
There are no seaports or airports in the city, but the nearest are in Cagayan de Oro City.
The city's topography is characterized as flat to undulating hills with extensive plateaus and mountainous areas and cliffs on both eastern and western portions bounding the municipality of San Fernando on the east and the municipality of Talakag on the west. Its highest point is Mount Kalatungan in the Kalatungan Mountain Range rising above 1,000 meters and above 50 percent slopes. These cover 25.72 percent of the total city area and major portions of Barangay of Lourdes, Guinoyuran and Lilingayon.
The City's average elevation is 300 meters above sea level. Elevation above 1,000 meters has a bigger area coverage with 28.93 percent of the total city area or 18,262.79 hectares. While elevation below 300 meters covers only 7.0 percent of total city area or 4,419.78 hectares. Elevation ranges from 300–500 meters covers an area of 27,591.10 hectares or 43.70 percent of the total city area. 500-1,000 meter elevation covers an area of 18,262.79 hectares or 28.93 percent of total city area.
The area distribution of slope of the city are categorized into: level to gently sloping having a slope range of 0-3 percent covering an area of 6,962.53 hectares or 11.02 percent of the total city area; gently sloping to undulating having a slope range of 3-8 percent covering an area of 18,914.79 hectares or 29.96 percent of total city area; undulating to rolling having a slope range of 8-18 percent covering an area of 3,646.33 hectares or 5.78 percent of the total city area; rolling to hilly having a slope range of 18-30 percent with an area coverage of 11,306.28 hectares or 17.92 percent of the total city area; steep hills to mountainous having a slope of 30-50 percent with area coverage of 6,062.53 hectares or 9.60 percent of the total City area and; cliff-like streamline having a slope range of 50 percent above covering an area of 16,233.54 hectares or 25.72 percent of the total area.
Valencia City is underlain by three distinct geologic formations. Volcanic rocks believed to be of pliocene-quaternary age underlie the areas west of Pulangi River. The areas east of the broad plains in Valencia City are underlain by stratified sequence of clastic sedimentary rocks and limestone. Alluvial deposits are unconsolidated detrital materials transformed from higher landforms.
The city generally has clay soil with Adtuyon clay covering 27.89 percent of the total city area suitable for annual cultivated crops and pastures. These are found in all parts of Colonia, Mailag, Bagontaas, Barobo and San Carlos. Maapag clay ranked second with 26.86 percent and covers the whole of San Isidro, Sinayawan, Mabuhay, and Catumbalon and large portions of Vintar, Tongantongan, Maapag and Batangan. Irrigated rice is suitable in these areas. Macolod clay ranked third with 17.51 percent and are generally suited for forest plantation of exotic species. Kidapawan clay loam and undifferentiated mountains soil followed and occupy a combined area of 17.70 percent located within Lilingayon. These areas are also suitable for production forest of native species. Other soil types are San Manuel clay loam (5.31%), La Castellana clay (3.41%), Adtuyon clay stony phase (0.83%), and Mailag clay loam. These types of soil are suitable for annual cultivated crops except for the cliffs along Pulangi River within Poblacion and Lumbo which are not suitable for any land use.
The city is executively administered by the mayor together with vice mayor. The legislative body comprises the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod which serves as the city council. The mayor is the local chief executive officer of the city and exercises control and supervision over all local administrative offices; while the Sangguniang Panlungsod acts as the legislative body of the city as mandated by the Local Government Code of the Philippines.
Valencia City is politically subdivided into 31 barangays:
In the 2015 census, the population of Valencia, Bukidnon, was 192,993 people, with a density of 330 inhabitants per square kilometre or 850 inhabitants per square mile. In addition, Valencia's Barangay Poblacion is the largest barangay in the province and third largest in the region according to population.
Immigration of Christian settlers to the area started in the middle 1930s. During the Second World War, the continued migration of Christian settlers further increased the population of the area from 13,898 in 1960 to 64,541 in 1975. The population grew to 181,556 in 2010.
Poblacion and its surroundings hold importance in the city serving as the venue of everyday life in and near the urban center. Due to its large urban population and area, there are informal and unofficial sectors which hold cultural, social, and economic significance to the city. These areas are also referred for transportation means when riding within and from the Poblacion. Some of the important de facto sectors/areas in the urban center include:
Balite - a concentration of residences at the northern part of the Poblacion. Named after the large tree that once stood there.
Barok - located on the western end of Laviña Ave. Valencia City Farmer's Market, several commercial establishment and residential areas are found here.
Cabanuangan - areas on the upper part of Poblacion, dominated by sugarcane fields and some residences.
Centro - the business center of the city from the core area of the Poblacion extending up to the boundary of Brgy. Poblacion to the south stretching Sayre Highway.
Hagkol - a commercial-residential area north of Poblacion stretching the Sayre Highway. Several food stores and shops, tertiary schools, auto shops and stores, hotels, residential villages, and fuel stations are found at Hagkol.
Hindangon - area on the northwestern part of Poblacion after Juanilla Village along Hagkol. Areas are mostly residential and diversified agricultural fields.
Kawayanon - an urban sitio in the lower part of Brgy. Lumbo bounding Brgy. Poblacion.
La-uyan - residential area in the western bank of Pulangi river near the Panlibatuhan creek.
Malingon, Bagontaas - currently the northern-most urban expansion of the city which is part of Brgy. Bagontaas. Some commercial establishments, schools, a village, Toyota Valencia, Valencia Integrated Transport Terminal Complex, and the future Robinsons Place Valencia are located in the said area.
Petisyon - a rural hill in the western-most side of Poblacion.
Santa Cruz - upper portion of the Poblacion along Guinoyuran road near the boundary of Brgys. Barobo and Poblacion. Sparse residences and agricultural fields and a chapel is present in the area.
Slaughter - concentration of residences on the southern slope and lower areas of a hill where the City Hall is located. Named after the Abattoir or "Slaughter House" which is located in the area.
Tabuk-Tulay - literally means "to cross the bridge", after vehicles passing eastside the Pulangi or Batangan Bridges from the Poblacion. This term also colloquially include most parts of Batangan. Fuel stations, residential villages, auto shops, several commercial stand and rice mills are found in the area.
Upper Lumbo (Centro Lumbo) - comprising the residential areas and villages in the upper portion of Brgy. Lumbo.
Upland - concentration of residences south of Centro covering some parts of Purok 3 and Purok 3-B of Poblacion.
Other places in the urban area of the city are referred by their building/establishment names, streets, and Purok.
The City has several sects namely: Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses, Iglesia Ni Cristo, United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Iglesia sa Dios Espiritu Santo, United Methodist Church, several Baptist and Pentecostal congregations, and many others. Valencia also has 5 islamic mosques around the city.
There are 5 Roman Catholic Parishes, and 3 quasi-parishes in the city:
The parishes are under the pastoral administration of Diocese of Malaybalay.
Valencia City is the center of trade and commerce in Bukidnon because of its central location in the heart of Mindanao, and of its fast economic growth. The city is noted for its Valencia Rice, a variety of rice.
Some of the known retail stores in the city are: Alkuino Emporium, Fiesta Shopping Center, Gaisano Valencia, NVM Mall, Puregold, Plaza Villahermosa, Roy Plaza, Robinsons Supermarket, Trendline, and Unitop. There are also coming stores such as NVM Mall-Guinoyuran Road and Robinsons Place Valencia, second Robinsons Place brand in Northern Mindanao after Iligan. Commercial establishments owned by Maranao, Chinese, and Korean are also plying in the city. Gaisano Valencia used to have Gaisano Cinemas as well.
The city have good atmosphere of purchasing ability. Some of the other famous retail brands that are serving the city are Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, McDonalds, Red Ribbon, Goldilocks, 7-Eleven, Penshoppe, Citi Hardware, Rough Rider Jeans, Yamaha, Mitsubishi, Toyota and Honda.
Commercial activities are centered on the Poblacion, particularly at the locally termed "Centro" (Downtown). Several retail stores, banks, and commercial establishments are located in this area of Poblacion. Aside from the Centro proper, there are some commercial establishments at Hagkol, on the north portion of Poblacion. It is a result of northward urban expansion of the city. Famous motorbike and vehicle retailers, hotels, schools, hospitals and cafes are at Hagkol area.
Of the 52 banks actively serving the entire Bukidnon, 20 banks (about 40% of the province) are located in Valencia City. 9 of the 10 largest universal/commercial banks in the country serve the city (except Unionbank). Also, there other banks such as Veterans Bank, One Network Bank, Asian United Bank, PSBank, Bukidnon Cooperative Bank, Enterprise Bank, Dumaguete City Development Bank, Rizal Microbank, EastWest Rural Bank, Bank of Makati and Banco Dipolog.
During the year 2013, the city had a total generated income of Php 667,728,494. This continues to exceed above 600,000,000 the following years.
The city has a total land area of 63,126 hectares, 35,321.74 hectares or 55.95% of this is the total agricultural area that is suitable for crop production. This manifests that the City is agricultural-based in which people depend much of their source of income through farming, livestock and poultry. It is nicknamed as the City of Golden Harvest because of its vast rice plains along the barangays north and east of Pulangi River. Valencia's clayey soil which is highly irrigated and favourable to climatic condition is very conducive for crop production.
Valencia has several tourist destinations, and tourist drawing events:
Valencia City is accessible by land transportation. The existing land transportation in the city consists of jeepneys from nearby municipalities and barangays, and single motorcycles at Valencia City Public Transport Terminal (Old Terminal), located at Poblacion. Public utility vehicles in Old terminal bound to following municipalities: Kadingilan, Kalilangan, Kibawe, Malaybalay City, Maramag, Quezon, San Fernando, and Wao.
Buses from Cagayan de Oro City, General Santos City and Davao City are housed in Integrated Transportation Terminal Complex located at Barangay Bagontaas, approximately 3 kilometers north from Poblacion. Pabama Transport, Rural Transit and Tours, and Super 5 serves the city with their regional routes. There are also numerous provincial buses serving the city.
Tricycles (locally Motorelas), and private vehicles facilitate the movement of people and goods to and from all places in the city. Traveling from Poblacion is mainly by land through all kinds of vehicles.
Major thoroughfares in the city include Sayre Highway, G. Laviña Avenue (Guinoyuran Road in extension), and Kapalong-Talaingod-Valencia Road.
Traffic in Poblacion now become a serious problem in the city, especially the major thoroughfares. To decongest traffic in the city center, Valencia By-pass Road is under construction with its junction in Barangay Mailag. The said road will have its other end at Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon. The City Government also implemented one-way traffic scheme on the whole stretch of Quezon and Mabini Street. The strict implementation of traffic rules is also observed to promote road safety and order.
Common traffic choke points, which all intersects Sayre Highway, are the following: Catarata Street junction, G. Laviña Avenue junction, and Batangan Bridge junction (Kapalong-Talaingod-Valencia Road).
Valencia City has two functional public markets.
Valencia has some event centers which ables the city to host many provincial and even regional gatherings. These venues include: Valencia City Gymnasium, SAIT Gymnasium, City Oval Grounds, Bukidnon Football Training Center, CAP Auditorium and many others. It has only one public park, which is the Plaza Rizal.
The water system of the City is administered by the Valencia City Water District that caters five barangays namely Poblacion, Lumbo, Bagontaas and Mailag. 29 Barangays enjoy electricity supplied by the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative. 1 Barangay enjoys power supply by Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative.
Telecommuncation services are primarily offered by telephone companies such as Philcom–PLDT and Sotelco, and mobile services by Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, and Sun Cellular. Internet services are also offered by Philcom–PLDT, Smart Communications, and Globe Telecom.
Valencia City has several colleges:
There are also numerous students who chose to study in Central Mindanao University, part of Municipality of Maramag, approximately 7 kilometers from the city proper.
Private primary and secondary schools:
Almost every barangay has a public primary school, the largest of which is Valencia City Central School located in Barangay Poblacion. There are other primary secondary schools in the city. However, public secondary education is primarily offered by Valencia National High School, which is also the largest in the city.
Free-to-air television broadcasts are provided by ABS-CBN and GMA Network through their relay broadcast towers located at Mount Kitanglad in nearby Malaybalay City. This city is a planned channel like TV5 and ABS-CBN Sports and Action will be launched on 2016. Cable television is available through Parasat Cable TV; while satellite cable are primarily provided by Dream Satellite TV and Cignal Digital TV. Radio broadcasts are primarily provided by FM frequency stations such as DXCP FM, DXWB-FM, DXEM-FM, DXRP-FM, DXBP-FM and DXCV-FM; and AM stations such as DXDB-AM (the oldest running radio station in Bukidnon), DXCR AM, and DXMV AM. National circulating newspapers like Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin and Kastigador Balita Mindanao, are available in the city. Several local Mindanao newspapers and tabloid sheets are also circulating in the city.


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September 23, 2015 — The World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) presented the first annual Commercial Innovation of the Year Award at the 2015 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC) to Frederik Beekman, CEO/CSO, MILabs for his work developing G-SPECT.
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text: Share: Comments Print December 15, 2014 at 7:28 AM Microsoft set to tout support in Ireland email warrant case Posted by Matt Day Microsoft this morning is going to broadcast the level of support it's receiving in an email privacy court case. Literally. The company's general counsel, Brad Smith, is hosting a webcast event at Microsoft's Times Square offices starting at 8 a.m. Pacific time. The panel, moderated by former ABC news anchor Charlie Gibson, is slated to feature other figures from trade and advocacy groups representing the tech industry, civil liberties and press freedoms. The webcast will be accessible from Microsoft's news site. Its worth keeping tabs on the site Microsoft rolled out as a sort of document depository for the case. Monday is the deadline for outside parties to weigh in on a court case in which Microsoft is resisting a warrant ordering the company to turn over contents of an email account stored in Ireland. (For the backstory on the case, see our story from Sunday's paper on how the case evolved and Microsoft became one of the louder voices in the technology industry's pushback against government's reach into the internet.) In a lower court, Microsoft was supported in so-called amicus briefs by rival Apple, as well Cisco, Verizon, AT&T and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Lawyers following the case expect those group to reiterate their support for Microsoft's appeal. As far as new support,the U.K. newspaper the Guardian said Sunday it would add its name to the roster of media groups filing in support of Microsoft. We'll be watching to see how much of the rest of Big Tech will throw in their support. Notably for this case, which is focused on the government's reach into remote servers, will cloud-computing juggernauts Amazon.com and Google weigh in? In addition to Gibson and Microsoft's Smith, the company has said the panel will also feature the following folks: Andrew Pincus, partner at Mayer Brown Victoria Espinel, president and chief executive officer of BSA | The Software Alliance Nuala O'Connor, president and chief executive officer of the Center for Democracy & Technology Faiza Patel, co-director of the Liberty & National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice Bruce D. Brown, executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Comments | More in | Topics: brad smith, microsoft, privacy


text: Share: Comments Print August 17, 2012 at 4:15 PM Sigi Schmid on becoming a grandfather, Estrada's recovery, MLS 36 and more Posted by Joshua Mayers UPDATE 5:53 p.m. — The weight of baby Reagan Marie has been corrected. Here are a few more notes from Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid after Friday's practice: * * * Rumors abound that you're a grandfather? "Yes I am," Schmid confirmed with a proud smile. "My son Kurt and his wife, Joanne, had a baby girl, Reagan Marie. What was she? Ten pounds, seven ounces. [Ed note: the baby's weight was 10 pounds, 0.7 ounces] So watch out Abby (Wambach). We have a new center forward in the making." David Estrada is at about Week 8 in what was called an 8-12 week recovery from the broken foot. How is he doing? "He's making progress," Schmid said. "His running is getting better. They've still got him on the (anti-gravity) treadmill, but I think he's getting very close to running on his body weight and not having any issues with it. He's such a fitness machine that I know he's worked hard on that aspect of it. It's a matter of him getting cleared on the field, and after he starts training on the field, I think a week to 10 days and he should be very close to ready." Do you watch the MLS 36 episode on Fredy Montero? How do you think you came off? "Usually my halftime talks are very clean," said a smiling Schmid in reference to a bleep-heavy halftime speech covered in the episode, "and this just happened to be one where there were a few expletives. But it is what it is. I'm an emotional person in the sense of I'm passionate about the game, so we got in there and you take four goals in a half and I'm not going to be happy. Obviously that came to the forefront. Sometimes you've got to challenge people and I think that came to the forefront, as well. Hopefully people are focusing on Fredy and not me." Any thoughts on the new MLS tiebreakers (Seattle, Vancouver and L.A. are currently tied for third in the West)? "It's the tiebreaker they decided to use, so a team like L.A. that scores a lot of goals and gives up a lot of goals gains an advantage. So you can actually have a negative goal-differential and you could be seeded ahead of somebody you're tied with because you've scored more goals. Obviously that's the emphasis the league wants to put on it, but it's not going to change how we approach it on a game-by-game basis. For us right now, the important thing is points and not to being tied with anybody. These are three very important points (Saturday against the Whitecaps). It's a West Coast team. It's a rival. It's a six-point game. We're tied with them right now and we've got some games in hand, but if we can get a three-point cushion and keep those games in hand, it makes it all the better." Comments


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