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ICSI 2021 | May 28-30, Qingdao, China
ICSI2021 is to bring together innovative academics, industrial experts, engineers, students and practitioners working all around the world to promote scientific information interchange in the field of Sensors and Information Technology and their Applications.
ICSI 2021 includes inviting talks, oral presentations and poster presentations of refereed papers. We invite submissions of papers and abstracts on all topics related to Sensors and Information Technology. The conference will provide networking opportunities for participants to share ideas, designs, and experiences on the state-of-the-art and future direction of Sensors and Information Technology. ICSI 2021 will feature a high-quality technical & experiential program dealing with a mix of traditional and contemporary hot topics in paper presentations and high-profile keynotes.
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The first speaker is Prof. Jiandong Hu,from Henan Agricultural University, his speech title is 'Surface plasmon resonance biosensor for the detection of plant hormones '. In this talk, the principle of the (localized) surface plasmon resonance (SPR, LSPR) biosensing system applied in Agriculture will be extensively introduced. For example, the designed process and validated experiments of an economical and high-performance bioanalyzer based on the surface plasmon resonance biosensing technology will be systematically explained. More, a multi-channel localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) biosensing system applied for achieving the high sensitive detection of abscisic acid (ABA) will be also strongly involved. The LSPR biosensing system mainly consisted of a wide band light source, a home-made multi-channel alignment device, and a fiber spectrometer. The approach for ABA detection utilizes the specific interaction between aptamer and ABA to mediate the growth of polyA-tailed aptamer-AuNP probe. Different concentrations of ABA gave rise to varied morphologies of as-grown AuNPs, which can be characterized by the LSPR spectra recorded by the LSPR biosensing system. Under the optimized conditions, ABA could be quantitatively detected in the range of 0.1 nM~1 mM with a detection limit as low as 1 nM. The sensitivity for ABA detection was greatly improved comparing with salt-induced AuNPs aggregation method, which can be attributed to the use of polyA-tailed aptamer and the catalytic ability of AuNPs. Finally, I will take a few minutes to introduce our research group named CAAOR (Center for Advanced Agri-optoelectronics Research), an interdisciplinary research group dedicated to explore Advanced Agri-optoelectronics research applications in Agricultural sciences.
And then, Assoc. Prof. Wenbin Gu , from Hohai University, shared his excellent speech 'Research on Dynamic Scheduling Mechanism of Intelligent Workshop Based on Data Driven' . He said, "With the development of information technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data and mobile applications, the global industrial revolution has been put on the discussion list and the industrial transformation has entered a substantial stage. In China, 'Intelligent manufacturing', 'Made in China 2025' and other strategies have been introduced, indicating that the country has begun to take active actions to grasp a new round of industrial development opportunities to achieve industrial transformation. As an important practice mode of industrial intelligent development, intelligent workshop has attracted wide attention in the industry. What exactly is a smart workshop? How to use industrial IoT technology to structure intelligent workshop? How to make use of the production status data to quickly and dynamically schedule the complex production process in the shop? Based on this, the research group has carried out some meaningful research and exploration on the dynamic scheduling problem of intelligent shop production. "
After a short break, Prof. Ata Jahangir Moshayedi, from Jiangxi University of Science and Technology,gave his advanced topic 'Gas sensor Modeling from Simple Equation to Electronic Nose, E nose challenges ' . The abstract as following:
Gas sensors are among a wide range of sensors used in various applications from home to industry. Even more recently, in the form of electronic noses (E nose), their use has been extended to identify those infected with the coronavirus. Sensor behaviour plays an important role in system modelling. Therefore, finding mathematical models which can describe the sensor response with maximum information over time in different environments and situations is necessary. One of the major tasks in this field is mathematical modelling, which has become increasingly complex over time. Unfortunately, most of the proposed equations fail to support actual performance and even make researchers increasingly confused. In this talk, we present brief modelling equations for metal oxides, based on practical observations and logs data extraction. A mathematical equation is proposed to reduce the model parameters according to changes in temperature, humidity, and gas density variation, which helps to simulate the sensor's behaviour more accurately and, consequently, to draw a better short response
The last speaker of the morning session is Prof. Shahid Hussain, from Jiangsu University, China with the topic of 'Metal organic based Nanomaterials for Outstanding gas Sensors applications' . Abstract was ' At recent, new class of Nanomaterials based on metal organic frameworks has laid an utmost attention towards various applications owing to high conductivity, large porosity, wide surface area and abundant availability. Herein, Unique nanostructures of bimetallic organic materials assisted by new organic frameworks are promising candidates for gas sensor applications. For the first time, we successfully report the design and synthesis of Co3O4/ NiCo2O4 double-shelled nanoctron microscopy (TEM). The nanocages had a high surface-to-volume ratio and a high surface area of 103m2 g−1. The as-prepared nanostructures were exposed to various reducing gases at different controlled gas concentrations and working temperatures. The fabricated sensors exhibited high selectivity and gas-sensing respages (DSNCs) via a facile template-assisted method. The DSNCs were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Brunauer –Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, and transmission eleconses toward H2S at an optimal temperature of 250 °C for 100 ppm. The outstanding gas-sensing performance revealed the potential application of the unique double-shelled hollow nanostructures to the gas sensor industry.'
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How Serial Ports Works
Two serial ports on the back of a PC
Essentially, serial ports provide a standard connector and protocol to
let you attach devices, such as modems, to your computer. In this edition of
How Stuff Works,
you will learn about the difference between a parallel port and a serial
port, what each pin does and what flow control is.
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All computer
systems in use today support serial ports, because serial ports have
been around for decades.
Parallel ports
are a more recent invention and are much faster than serial ports.
USB ports are only a
few years old, and will likely replace both serial and parallel ports
completely over the next several years.
The name "serial" comes from the fact that a serial port "serializes"
data. That is, it takes a
byte of data and
transmits the 8 bits in the byte one at a time. The advantage is that a
serial port needs only one wire to transmit the 8 bits (while a parallel
port needs 8). The disadvantage is that it takes 8 times longer to transmit
the data than it would if there were 8 wires. Serial ports lower cable costs
and make cables smaller.
Before each byte of data, a serial port sends a start bit, which is a
single bit with a value of 0. After each byte of data, it sends a stop bit
to signal that the byte is complete. It may also send a parity bit.
Serial ports, also called communication (COM) ports, are
bi-directional. Bi-directional communication allows each device to
receive data as well as transmit it. Serial devices use different pins to
receive and transmit data -- using the same pins would limit communication
to half-duplex, meaning that information could only travel in one
direction at a time. Using different pins allows for full-duplex
communication, in which information can travel in both directions at once.
This 40-pin Dual Inline Package (DIP) chip is a
variation of the National Semiconductor NS16550D UART chip.
Serial ports rely on a special controller chip, the Universal
Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART), to function properly. The UART
chip takes the parallel output of the computer's system bus and transforms
it into serial form for transmission through the serial port. In order to
function faster, most UART chips have a built-in
of anywhere from 16 to 64 kilobytes. This buffer allows the chip to
cache data coming
in from the system bus while it is processing data going out to the serial
port. While most standard serial ports have a maximum transfer rate of 115
Kbps (kilobits per second), high speed serial ports, such as Enhanced
Serial Port (ESP) and Super Enhanced Serial Port (Super ESP), can
reach data transfer rates of 460 Kbps.
The Serial Connection
The external connector for a serial port can be either 9 pins or 25 pins.
Originally, the primary use of a serial port was to connect a modem to your
computer. The pin assignments reflect that. Let's take a closer look at what
happens at each pin when a modem is connected.
Close-up of 9-pin and 25-pin serial connectors
9-pin connector:
25-pin connector:
Voltage sent over the pins can be in one of two states, On or
Off. On (binary value "1") means that the pin is transmitting a signal
between -3 and -25 volts, while Off (binary value "0") means that it is
transmitting a signal between +3 and +25 volts...
Going With The Flow
An important aspect of serial communications is the concept of flow
control. This is the ability of one device to tell another device to
stop sending data for a while. The commands Request to Send (RTS), Clear To
Send (CTS), Data Terminal Ready (DTR) and Data Set Ready (DSR) are used to
enable flow control.
A dual serial port card
Let's look at an example of how flow control works: You have a modem that
communicates at 56 Kbps. The serial connection between your computer and
your modem transmits at 115 Kbps, which is over twice as fast. This means
that the modem is getting more data coming from the computer than it can
transmit over the phone line. Even if the modem has a 128K buffer to store
data in, it will still quickly run out of buffer space and be unable to
function properly with all that data streaming in.
With flow control, the modem can stop the flow of data from the computer
before it overruns the modem's buffer. The computer is constantly sending a
signal on the Request to Send pin, and checking for a signal on the Clear to
Send pin. If there is no Clear to Send response, the computer stops sending
data, waiting for the Clear to Send before it resumes. This allows the modem
to keep the flow of data running smoothly.
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Trees Under The Sun (Veyilmarangal)
Synopsis: A Dalit family lives in an island in Kerala, and loses their house in the floods. They are set for Himachal Pradesh to work as guards at an apple orchard in the middle of the mountains. The film shows the life of people who struggle hard with nature and seasons. The film also shows how the socially backward community in India grapples with caste discrimination in their daily life.
Rating: PG
Screening Date: 1-Sep-19
Screening Time: 11.00am
Venue: Golden Village (Suntec) 3 Temasek Boulevard #03-373 Suntec City Mall (East Wing, 038983)
Screen: 4
Language: Malayalam
Runtime: 108mins
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Indrans, Saritha Kukku, Master Govardhan
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Dr. Biju, a three-time winner of the National Film Award, Is considered one of the most important contemporary voices in Indian cinema. His movies have fetched many national and International honours amd many global festival selections, including those in Cannes, Montreal, Shanghai, Telluride, Cairo, Tallin, Goa, Eurasia and Oporto.


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Building a new home is an exciting experience. If your new house was just completed, you might think that a home inspection is unnecessary. However, brand new construction doesn't mean the building is without flaws. Hire a professional inspector to make sure your new home is safe and ready for move-in. Here are reasons to schedule an inspection on new construction.
Detect Hidden Problems with an Inspection on New Construction
Minor issues with the construction are likely to go unnoticed. If not repaired, small issues can turn into bigger problems that cause more damage to your home. Problems that are commonly found in newly constructed homes include:
- missing shingles
- poor drainage
- improper ductwork installation
- cracks in the foundation
- reversed hot and cold taps
A home inspection is a comprehensive assessment of all the systems and components. Your inspector will provide a detailed report that outlines any issues, defective materials, or safety concerns.
Minimize Your Repair Expenses
Inspecting your home before closing will give you time to have the builder address any defects. If mistakes are made during construction, it's not too late to have them repaired on the builder's dime. You'll save money in the long run by ordering a home inspection to document issues before closing.
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As a homeowner, you want your house to be healthy and safe. Potential construction issues can put you and your family at risk. Gas leaks from the HVAC system are hazardous and could even be fatal.
A faulty electrical installation puts you at risk of fires and property damage. Foundation cracks can lead to structural issues and expensive repairs. Poorly installed shingles cause roof leaks and mold growth, which affect the structure of your home and your indoor air quality.
Extensive Inspection for Your Construction
Your local building inspector will check the property to make sure it meets minimum construction standards. Code enforcers only verify that the house meets city or county building codes. This is not the same as a complete home inspection.
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If you have plans to sell your house at some point, inspecting your newly built home is critical. Undetected construction problems could slow the process when the time comes to sell the property. The buyer will order a home inspection and any issues will be your responsibility to fix, even those dating back to the original build.
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While it is true that Los Angeles does actually sleep (clubs and bars must close their doors at 2:00 a.m. here), there's still plenty of life in the city's nights. There are places to party past midnight all over town, offering up live music, DJs spinning tunes and even a slightly whacked-out floor show now and then. It's easy to spot the newest places around town; just look for where the after parties (after movie premieres, after awards shows, after openings) are happening, for that's a sure sign. It helps to be where the action is, near movie theaters and screening rooms, but it's a fickle scene here, as one minute My House is the coolest place to be, the next it is DOA. We love the spots that keep on bringing the best the city has to offer for more than just a nanosecond, like The Mint for live music, The Abbey Food & Bar for a gay night out and The Conga Room for lively action with a Latin beat. But no matter which popular place you choose, do keep your eyes open, for this is the home of Hollywood's royalty and you never know when someone very famous might go dancing past.
Photo courtesy of Sunset at EDITION photo by Loamis Rodriguez.
The hottest spot in Hollywood these days is Sunset at EDiTION, the new nightclub that's part of the West Hollywood EDITION Hotel. The brainchild of Ian Schrager (of Studio 54 fame) in association with Marriott, the hotel and club have been jammed since opening in late 2019. Sporting 400 disco balls over a large dance floor and a VIP private area called The Sunset Room, the club is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. Lines form early and remain most of the night, as the capacity of the room is only 255 people. Specialty cocktails abound here and table bottle service is on (if you can snag a table, that is), but don't expect to get fed here. Sunset is strictly a dancin' and drinkin' kind of place!
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: Everyone who's anyone is hitting Sunset at EDITION in 2020 at least once.
Jenny's expert tip: Valet park at the hotel to make your experience seamless; the club entrance is just around the corner.
Read more about Sunset at EDITION →
Photo courtesy of El Rey Theatre
The El Rey Theatre has been a part of the Los Angeles nigthlife scene since 1994, but its history goes back much further, as is obvious with one look at its Art Deco building. Built in 1936 as a movie house and more recently designated as a historic-cultural monument, the architecture of the theater is worth a visit alone. Take in the stunning lobby with its sweeping staircases, massive chandeliers and grand ballroom (it's available for private events) then plan to stand for most of the live concerts held here. These days it is part of the AEG family, hosting shows virtually every weekend, as well as some weekdays. Acts range across musical genres, with alternative rock leading the way.
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: The El Rey Theatre has been bringing newcomers and old favorites to perform at this centrally located venue for decades.
Jenny's expert tip: Book VIP tickets for the balcony when available and you'll get a place to sit.
Read more about El Rey Theatre →
Photo courtesy of Teragram Ballroom
Teragram Ballroom has been a welcome addition to downtown Los Angeles, giving music-loving Angelenos another intimate venue to see live bands. This DTLA concert space is on 7th Street, just blocks from Staples Center and the Microsoft Theater, located in a renovated, century-old theater that was once a Hollywood movie palace. But unlike those two massive venues, the Teragram Ballroom only holds 600 people in this standing-room-only venue. The 9,000 square-foot theater offers special features for both artists and audiences: three dressing rooms, dedicated loading dock, spacious backstage, state-of-the-art sound system, three bars and a restaurant with plenty of space throughout to make the experience one of fun, rather than that of sweaty bodies jammed into a too-small space, all fighting to get the attention of a bartender. Instead, this well-thought-out venue makes one feel as if this is a perfectly planned dance party venue.
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: L.A.'s popular live-music dance venue, there's not a chair in sight in the main theater, so dance you must when the bands are playing.
Jenny's expert tip: The venue isn't open every night, so check the website for shows before you go.
Read more about Teragram Ballroom →
Photo courtesy of Jenny Peters
The Edison is an old-school club, a place that evokes the vibe of a swanky speakeasy from Prohibition days. From its almost-secret alley entrance to its self-avowed "sense of romance" which requires patrons to dress with a sense of style, The Edison is perfect for Hollywood's love of dressing up. Which means do not show up in "athletic wear of any kind," nor baggy or torn jeans, or other scruffy attire or you'll be turned away. Men must wear collared shirts and dress shoes. Once inside, The Edison is a wonderland of sights and sounds, a sunken power station now transformed into a seductive club. You'll find specialty cocktails (Absinthe, anyone?), fine wines and a menu ranging from snacks to full-on dinner choices. Live music, DJs and even an aerialist show are some of the entertainment; but note it is only open Thursday through Saturday most weeks.
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: There's no other club quite like The Edison in any part of Los Angeles, which means you have to see this special speakeasy.
Jenny's expert tip: Park in one of the nearby lots or use the valet service provided by The Edison on the corner of 2nd and Spring streets.
Read more about The Edison →
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There's always something happening at Riviera 31 inside the Sofitel Hotel, including jazz on Mondays. Every Monday Riviera 31 hosts Jazz Eclectic, featuring Ryan Cross and his band playing classics and new tunes. You never know who's going to drop by, as previous star sightings have included Stevie Wonder and Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds. Wednesdays are Salsa night, when they push back the furniture and dance until dawn. The lively vibe draws a sophisticated crowd who savor cocktails like the Palom-LA, a blend of Casamigos Blanco Tequila and grapefruit juice with a Kombucha Ginger Boost, and nibble on Mediterranean bites including lobster rolls, flatbreads and duck wontons. Snag a spot on the patio as the sun goes down and you may just find yourself there when last call is shouted. It's the kind of place where you just want to hang out and enjoy.
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: A winning combination of French Riviera style and California cool, this sophisticated club offers different live entertainment options six nights a week.
Jenny's expert tip: Stop in for the club's "Aperitif" every weekday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy specially priced cocktails, wines and tapas.
Read more about Riviera 31 →
Small, dark, and handsome, Harvelle's is one of L.A.'s favorites for live blues, rock and alternative music. In business since 1931, this Santa Monica landmark used to be a dark, smoke-filled dive, but nowadays it has gone sophisticated. The striking black-and-white decor gives the place a retro cool vibe, with the stage set off by its deep-red curtain backdrop. When popular bands come to play, the place gets jammed to the rafters, so you may want to arrive early to secure a seat. Whether you prefer the cutting-edge sounds of new rock artists or more traditional riffs from some of the greatest blues musicians alive today, you're sure to hear something terrific at Harvelle's.
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: Open since 1931, Harvelle's is one of L.A.'s classic live-music nightlife joints.
Jenny's expert tip: Get there early to grab one of the seats closest to the dance floor and bandstand, for they disappear fast.
Read more about Harvelle's →
Photo courtesy of The Peppermint Club
The Peppermint Club used to be Hooray Harry's, but now is transformed into a 1960s-inspired lounge designed to make listening to live music an up-close-and-personal experience, complete with high-end cocktails and bottle service. Open most nights a week (check their online calendar beforehand to make sure) and offering a state-of-the-art sound system, The Peppermint Club is a joint venture between the h.wood group (Bootsy Bellows, Poppy, etc.) and Interscope Records, which means music really is the focus of this fun retro nightclub. They welcome new musicians and DJs to join them â" there's even a spot on their website for bands to apply for a gig.
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: This retro club has a terrific design, great sound system and a dedication to showcasing up-and-coming bands.
Jenny's expert tip: Note that all tables are charged a 20 percent service charge, so don't double tip.
Read more about The Peppermint Club →
Photo courtesy of The Conga Room
The Conga Room is a convivial place located in the heart of L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles. A fixture in the nightlife scene, the club is owned by some famous names, including Jennifer Lopez, Will.i.am of the Black-Eyed Peas, Jimmy Smits, and NBA star Baron Davis. The owners are an eclectic group, which means that the club books plenty of different musical talent, from Latino greats like Willie Colon to the hottest DJs around. And every so often, superstars like Drake, Justin Timberlake or Kendrick Lamar turn up to play. And don't miss trying the Pan-Latin fare at BOCA, the restaurant incorporated into the club.
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: Live music and plenty of dance floor space have made The Conga Room a top spot for Latin lovers (and more) since 1998.
Jenny's expert tip: Check The Conga Room's website to see who's playing on the nights the club is open, Thursday to Saturday.
Read more about The Conga Room →
Photo courtesy of The Abbey Food and Bar
Located in West Hollywood, the center of L.A.'s gay community, the Abbey Food & Bar is a fixture in that neighborhood that's also known as "Boys' Town." The club is famous for its big martinis, sexy go-go dancers and slightly decadent vibe â" with four dance floors pulsating all night long, it's no surprise that there's often a line out the door. But the Abbey is more than a meat market, as owner David Cooley uses his famous club as a forum for advocating equal rights for the entire LGBT community. Don't miss his annual fundraising Oscar party, for you're sure to see some famous Hollywood faces in that crowd â" and most other nights, in fact.
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: This legendary gay club in the heart of West Hollywood has been satisfying its mostly male clientele since 1991.
Jenny's expert tip: The Abbey's annual Oscar party is one of the hottest tickets in town, so be sure to reserve a table early for that one.
Read more about The Abbey Food & Bar →
Photo courtesy of Andy Gordon
One of L.A.'s classic clubs, The Mint is a little place with a big sound. The music-filled venue has packed them in since 1937, with just a small stage, minute dance floor and long, convivial bar and booths. You can grab a bite to eat in the back, but why not join the crowd right up front as you boogie down to bands ranging from New Orleans favorites like Trombone Shorty, Marcia Ball and Rebirth Brass Band to brand-new up-and-coming groups. Plus, you never know who might turn up on stage here; everyone from Stevie Wonder and Justin Timberlake to Bonnie Raitt and Tom Jones have graced this classic joint. And it is real music, no canned electronics â" everyone is actually playing instruments and singing here!
Recommended for Best Nightlife because: A staple of live music since 1937, The Mint is always jammin' with rock, funk and alternative bands, seven nights a week.
Jenny's expert tip: Reserve tickets ahead of time online for your favorite live acts, as The Mint is a small venue that regularly sells out.
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Nov. 17, 2020—Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) researchers are enrolling adults aged 75 and over to study whether taking atorvastatin, a drug commonly used to lower cholesterol also called Lipitor®, can help maintain health by preventing dementia, disability, and heart disease.
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Paris hospitals on Wednesday acknowledged information about Yellow Jacket protesters was inappropriately shared in a government database, while denying law enforcement officials had access to the information.
The Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris (AP-HP) and the Regional Health Agency Ile-de-France (ARS) said in a statement they are conducting an investigation into how information on injured protesters may have been disclosed through electronic health records.
The hospitals and regional health agency initially denied on Sunday that information "on the nature of the wounds cared for" was shared. However, an investigation in Wednesday's edition of satirical newspaper Le Canard enchainé showed such details were included in a health ministry database.
French doctors group UFML demanded clarity over whether that information was also available to law enforcement officials in a statement Wednesday, in response to Le Canard enchaîné report.
"If it appears that state services knowingly flouted patient confidentiality, the medical profession will have to accept the consequences and demand the resignation of the highest officials in this political and health scandal," UFML said.
The health ministry database, known as the SI-VIC, is used in emergencies to help allocate resources. The system has been deployed three times this year for Yellow Jacket protests, the hospital group said Wednesday.
The hospitals said a "memo" field had been used inappropriately for medical information on individuals, but this happened "only marginally" and "no other structure has access" to the files beyond the hospital network, the regional health agency and the health ministry.
French media reports widely cited a 2018 government decree that gives the justice, interior and foreign affairs ministries access to the database.


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On Sunday, while addressing a large gathering at the official residence of the Telangana Chief Minister in Hyderabad, K Chandrasekhar Rao ended his speech with 'Jai Bharat' after the customary 'Jai Telangana'. For those who have followed KCR's innings in politics, especially his role in the agitation for a separate Telangana, this was his way of announcing 'Dilli ab door nahi'.
KCR's outburst against the BJP and the Congress has taken most by surprise because he had committed himself to working in Hyderabad till he converted the state into 'Bangaru Telangana' (Golden Telangana). His rhetoric now seems to suggest that he has finished what he set out to do in 2014 and therefore it is time to expand his footprint.
But look closely at the KCR strategy and you can see shades of pre-2014 Narendra Modi. Like Modi during his tenure as Gujarat CM took on the Dilli sarkar, accusing it of riding roughshod over the federal structure of the country, KCR charges the Centre of reducing states to puppets. While Modi then accused the UPA government of not delivering action but only passing Acts, KCR asks the Centre to get out of all ministries barring External Affairs, Defence, National Security and National Highways.
"What does the PM have to have do with laying roads in six lakh villages?" he asks questioning the rationale behind the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana.
If there is one thing KCR gets right, it is his sense of timing. He chose the political vacuum in Andhra Pradesh after YS Rajasekhara Reddy's demise in 2009 to re-launch his Telangana agitation by sitting on a fast. KCR managed to rattle the weak K Rosaiah regime so much that the UPA government promised to start the process of forming Telangana on the tenth day of the fast.
KCR is now banking on the feeling of resentment among many states that too many powers are vested at the Centre, giving them little elbow room. Andhra Pradesh is already embroiled in a bitter battle for funds and resents having to stand with a begging bowl before New Delhi to get what has been promised under the AP Reorganisation Act. Neighbour Tamil Nadu fumes over paying the price for better population control and getting lesser funds from the 14th Finance Commission. Telangana wants states to have the right to decide on reservation quotas based on population in individual states.
What KCR is batting for is a new form of cooperative federalism which envisages limited powers to the Centre and maximum powers to the states. In effect, KCR's model is to convert Bharat into the United States of India.
However, at the heart of this effort, pitched as a governance reform, is realpolitik. The Third Front in the making believes that the BJP having peaked in states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi in 2014 can only go south next year. The leaders are looking at the BJP halting at the 200 mark, the Congress ending short of 100 seats, leaving the rest to cobble together a government, with some help from existing NDA or UPA allies.
KCR's gambit seems aimed at making the Congress irrelevant while making the fight appear largely between the BJP and the Third Front. It serves his purpose well as the Congress is his main rival in Telangana. In the last 24 hours, what he has managed to do is to make his national foray the talking point instead of agrarian distress and unemployment in Telangana. The plan seems to sell the slogan of a KCR in Delhi as well as in Hyderabad and ride on the slogan of a Telangana bidda administering India. It is a subtle tweak of the Telangana pride slogan on which KCR came to power in 2014.
But will KCR be able to stitch together an alliance of non-BJP, non-Congress parties based on this plank of inequality? On the face of it, the medication seems to point to a United Front kind of failed experiment. While regional satraps coming together to form a national government would indicate on paper a more representative power structure, in reality it only translates to bloated egos and attempts at one-upmanship. Most of those who would be part of a Third Front are powerful heads of regional parties, used to sycophancy and little inner party democracy. Past experience shows such an arrangement only leads to a Humpty Dumpty kind of situation.
KCR's media managers put out that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was among those who called him on Sunday and asked him to march towards working for a Third Front. But polite talk apart, would the Bengal CM, whose state sends 42 MPs to the Lok Sabha, be willing to work under the leadership of a KCR, whose Telangana sends just 17 MPs? KCR has already announced that he is willing to lead the alliance but the question is whether everyone else would accept it.
If there is one box that KCR ticks, it is language. Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee had said without knowing Hindi, one should never aspire to be Prime Minister of India. KCR would qualify well as his Hindi is far better than any of the state chieftains he plans to ally with.


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Bruce & E Street Band rehearsals for the final leg of the Born In The U.S.A. Tour. This was the premises that had once been the home of Clarence's club Big Man's West (which had closed in January 1983). According to articles in The Daily Register and the Asbury Park Press, "Born In The U.S.A.", "Downbound Train", "Because The Night", and "Born To Run" were played (not necessarily in that order). A crowd of about 60 fans camped outside the building, more than the rehearsal two days before after word spread. Bruce signed autographs around lunchtime, a break at 6 o'clock, and when he left at the end of the day at 7 o'clock in his 1969 Chevy Chevelle Convertible (which was parked outside the entire day, unlocked). Other band members appeared and signed autographs at different points too. Bruce granted several favors, including giving a young fan dressed in a dirty mechanic's uniform a ride at the end of the day and letting a 13 year old boy in to hear the rehearsal for five minutes. The rehearsal apparently started around 2:00 pm and went to 7:00 pm with some breaks.
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"Allah has permitted trade and has forbidden interest." (Surah al-Baqarah (2):275)
In today's world flooded with interest-based transactions, unlawful bank contracts, and investments the need for Islamic banking is increasing. Many countries have recently seen a rise in demand for Islamic banking services. Analysts expect that at the current rate of expansion in the next 8 to 10 years, the Islamic banking network in the UAE will overtake the conventional banking system.
"S&P believes the potential market for Islamic financial services to be closer to $4 trillion." (Standard & Poor's Ratings Services)
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When you are writing content, it is very important that you know the search intent of your reader persona.
Targeting a search intent when writing content helps you improve your SEO.
In fact, I have created a small video to use in various blog posts and presentations when I quickly need to explain what is search intent. Here it is
In plain language, search intent means the intention with which a search engine user searches something.
Various SEO and digital marketing experts suggest that there are broadly for types of search intents:
- Informational search intent.
- Navigational search intent
- Commercial search intent.
- Transactional search intent
You can take your own example. When you search for something, what is your intention?
You are simply looking for information? Do you seek opinion from the others before you buy something? Are you ready to buy something?
For example, you want to improve your search engine rankings and you feel, reading a book might help.
You may search for "the best book on SEO" or "the best search engine optimization book".
If, instead of a book, you simply want to read some good material on SEO that you can implement on your website, you may search for "a detailed SEO guide".
If you want to know how content writing can help you improve your rankings, you may search for "how does content writing improve SEO?".
Sometimes you are seeking information just for the sake of seeking information.
Sometimes you want to buy something but before that you need some sort of re-affirmation.
These are different searcher intents.
You won't look for "SEO copywriting tips" just because you want to kill some time. You need that information to achieve something.
If you want people to be able to find your website for the right search intent, you need to streamline your content accordingly.
Do you only target for the commercial or the transactional search intent?
After all, you want to increase your sales.
As a professional content writer and an SEO copywriter, I want the maximum number of people submitting my contact form to hire me as their writer.
It's not easy.
There are hundreds of content writing services there.
They are already ranking quite well for all my primary and secondary keywords (this may also be applicable to your business).
In such a case scenario, it is important that you strategically target a number of search intents and not just the transactional search intent, though, this is the ultimate goal.
The importance of targeting informational search intent when writing content
Since it is easier to give my own example, I'm going to give my own example.
Unless you know that you need quality content writing services to improve your conversion rate, how are you going to decide to hire my services?
You need that particular level of awareness, to an extent that you are ready to spend money on my services.
Hence, as a service provider whose business depends on your level of awareness, I need to educate you.
Even if you have a basic idea of how my content writing services can help improve your conversion rate and bring down your bounce rate, you need a little bit of convincing through more information.
Also, if I need to convince you that SEO copywriting actually improves your search engine rankings, I must provide you hard facts.
I must explain to you why Google appreciates fresh content.
I must also explain to you how Google and other search engines evaluate your keywords when ranking your content.
This is one thing.
The second thing is, search engine terms like "content writing services", "SEO copywriting services", "blog writing services", "freelance content writer", and such, have already been optimized for, by other companies.
Competing with them is going to take a lot of time for me.
So, what do I do?
I publish lots of informational content to improve my rankings for longtail keywords.
It is easier to improve your search engine rankings for longtail keywords because they are less competitive.
Longtail keywords targeting informational search intent may not get me direct business, but it prepares the ground for my ultimate goal.
Since I'm regularly publishing valuable content that is full of useful information, other bloggers and online publishers often link to my content, giving a boost to my search engine rankings.
People share my content on social media channels, bringing in more visibility.
Since there is no dearth of information topics under content writing and SEO copywriting, I can publish practically unlimited number of webpages and blog posts without the risk of publishing duplicate content.
When I regularly publish content, Google crawls my website with greater frequency.
The benefit is that when I add new content it quickly gets indexed by Google. Sometimes, even within 10-15 minutes.
What sort of informational search intent you should target for when writing content or when aiming for SEO?
Suppose you are an accounting firm. You can cover lots of topics for which your prospective customers may not contact you for your services, but they can use your advice to solve many day-to-day problems.
Similarly, if you are a web developer wanting to attract startups and small businesses, you can write lots of informational content on the benefits of working with an independent web developer.
You can talk about the technologies that an average web developer uses to provide affordable and efficient web design services to startups and small businesses.
This way, you increase your visibility and this increased visibility prepares the ground for more business queries.
Informational intent topics begin with "why", "how", "when", "where", "how many", "what", "the top 10", and so on.
An example: "when are the next Olympics going to be held after Covid?"
Another example: "what are the benefits of working with a content writer?"
The slight difference between commercial and transactional intent and how to target them through content writing
There is a small difference between commercial and transactional intent.
These two terms are confusing, but it is important to understand the difference and then write your content accordingly.
Commercial intent: You are ready to purchase but you need to compare various items before you finally decide.
Some examples of commercial intent:
- Best content writing service.
- Best SEO copywriting service.
- The review of SEO copywriting services/content writing services reviewed.
- Best cook food for junk food.
- Google Pixel an iPhone comparison.
As you can make out, the person is ready to take the plunge, but she wants to make the best choice.
Transactional intent: You are ready to purchase and you just want to go to the right place to purchase.
Some examples of transactional intent:
- Nearest food delivery service.
- Hire a content writer service.
- Buy red Gucci bag.
- Coupons for Grammarly.
The person is ready to buy. She just needs to know where to buy it.
Converting different search intents into a solid sales funnel through strategic content writing
You first create informational content to raise awareness about your product or service.
You give enough information to your visitors and convince them further.
You help them buy from you.
In terms of search intent, here is how you define your sales funnel:
I created another explainer video for LinkedIn and Twitter and I have simply extracted a screenshot to graphically explain the concept.
Publish lots of informational content.
This increases familiarity with your brand.
Publish commercial content.
This convinces your prospective customers and clients that you have got what they are looking for.
Explain to them how they can do business with you.
How does targeting search intent improve your SEO?
SEO is all about right targeting.
You don't want to generate random traffic to your website or blog.
You want to generate traffic that solves a purpose.
Whether you want to inform people, educate them about your business, ask them to buy from you, the intent of your content must be clear.
Only then you improve your SEO.
Looking for content writing and SEO copywriting services to target the right search intent?
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Ep 200: Emmys Debrief, Cheer, Jen & Brad Roleplay, Cardi & Offset, Justin x Chance, A Kardashian Recap, & More.
Emma and Julie begin fresh off the 2020 Emmy awards, getting into Jimmy Kimmel hosting, Jason Bateman, Schitt's Creek sweeping the wins, and all things Zendaya.*Trigger warning* Next is the breaking news that Cheer star Jerry Harris was arrested on charges of producing child pornography, and how some of his castmates reacted to the news. They also, of course, get into the epic star-studded virtual table read for Fast Times at Ridgemont High, where Jen Aniston and Brad Pitt read a sexual scene together and we all fully lost it. Finally, Cardi B has filed for divorce from Offset, plus Justin Bieber and Chance's video for "HOLY," and more. In the awards ceremony, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Zach Braff take home the gold for "funniest comment" and "best clapback" of the week.The Kardashian Recap includes Khloé and Scott's reactions to the end of KUWTK, Kylie's 'what's in my bag' video, and Kourtney's clapback about Addison. Highlighted Black-Owned Business: Culture Tags http://www.culturetags.com http://instagram.com/culturetagsFollow @OverheardCelebsText CBC to tel:26797 for voting information The Loveland Foundation: https://thelovelandfoundation.orgJustice for Elijah McClain:https://www.change.org/p/adams-county-district-attorney-justice-for-elijah-mcclain-2http://www.mentalhealth.gov/
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Wikipedia as Imago Mundi
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- Alex Mueller (see profile)
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- 2010
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- Digital humanities, Literature, Medieval, Teaching, Literature--Study and teaching
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- wikipedia, encyclopedias, william caxton, wikis, compilation, Medieval literature, Pedagogy, Teaching of literature
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/M6V018
- Abstract:
- Wikis have become enormously attractive to Internet users because they are open-access web pages or networks of web pages that can be modified by any interested editors, making them perpetual works-in-progress that evolve and change at the behest of their contributors. Wikipedia, the limitless fountain of collected, and sometimes inaccurate, information, is now the largest encyclopedia in the world. Its popularity suggests not only that digital literacy demands participation and collaboration, but also that our current reading practices and information gathering are highly encyclopedic and reconstructive. This essay argues that wikis have origins in literate practices that predate the age of print, specifically in medieval encyclopedia writing. From Isidore of Seville to Honorius Augustodunensis to William Caxton, understanding the world meant creating and recreating its image, Imago mundi, in a language that would be accessible to more and more readers. Since students are using and misusing Wikipedia with increasing regularity as a foundation for learning in all of the disciplines, it is important for educators to understand the history of this collaborative, yet contested, literate behavior.
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In any real estate report, students can cover a variety of themes or sectors. Dabbling with several themes for a bit and seeing which report receives the most engagement is a smart method to figure out what connects with your audience. You may even poll your followers on their social media accounts to see what […]Continue Reading
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TRENTON, N.J. – The unmet legal needs of domestic violence victims and the accused are a step closer to being studied by a task force after the Assembly voted today to pass a measure (AJR30) sponsored by Assemblyman Erik Peterson.
Peterson's resolution creates a 16-member domestic violence and legal access task force that will issue a report within 18 months, which will include suggestions on ways to increase legal representation in cases.
"Without legal counsel, both parties are at a disadvantage," said Peterson (R-Hunterdon). "They are ill-equipped to navigate the courts and advocate for themselves."
The state constitution only provides for legal counsel in a criminal defense. Victims and defendants in domestic violence cases who cannot afford a lawyer often represent themselves in court.
"They are left to literally fend for themselves, often to their own detriment," said Peterson. "One of the best ways to reduce domestic violence abuse is through a protective order. It's unlikely that will happen when you represent yourself."
A study by American University found that about 83 percent of domestic violence victims represented by an attorney successfully obtained a protective order, while only 32 percent without an attorney obtained one.
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LA-Based Adam Nabeel Finds Inspiration in Afro-Fusion for 'Mana'
The Omani teams up with Congolese singer-songwriter Kami Leonne for a track that marks a shift in his sound after a short hiatus.
After a short hiatus, LA-based Omani artist Adam Nabeel's return sees him take on a new sound and style in collaboration with Congolese singer and songwriter Kami Leonne. Usually focusing on a trap or hip-hop sound, Nabeel plays with Afro-fusion for 'Mana', a track that he has also produced.
The track discusses the themes of auras and supernatural forces, as Nabeel calls 'free up all my mana'. The 'mana' is an impersonal supernatural power which can be transmitted or inherited according to Polynesian and Maori beliefs and the 'auras' of both artists fit rather well and together they create the energy that carries the track.
A soulful instrumental with reverberated synthesisers, a Spanish guitar, and deeply reverbed backing vocals come together to create an almost mysterious cloak of sounds, one that also finds inspiration in Arab music.
It's an overall triumphant return for an artist that has garnered acclaim from all corners. Whether he will continue down this Afro-fusion road is yet to be seen, but what this track at least does is demonstrate his potential to flip the script on his own career.
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The Starkly Modern Steilneset Memorial Remembers the Victims of the 17th-Century Vardø Witch Trials
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Sitting on the stark, barren coast of the Barents Sea in Vardø, Norway, is a pair of modern but somber structures known collectively as the Steilneset Memorial. The ultramodern installations honor the memories of the dozens of people killed during the 17th-century Vardø witch trials.
Designed in collaboration between the architect Peter Zumthor and the late artist Louise Bourgeois, the pair of ultramodern constructions stand out against the natural coastal landscape yet don't seem out of place, sharing a brutal kinship with the vistas. Zumthor's portion of the memorial consists of a pine scaffolding, supporting a suspended silk cocoon. Within the cocoon, visitors walk along a 400-foot-long oak-floored corridor, illuminated by 91 small lights set into little windows, each one representing someone who was killed on suspicion of sorcery. Each window is accompanied by a plaque that also illuminates the story of one of the victims.
Bourgeois' portion of the memorial is a large box made of smoked glass that sits just to the side of Zumthor's silk missile. Called The Damned, The Possessed and The Beloved, the piece was Bourgeois' last major installation before her death. The darkened glass room contains an endless flame burning atop a steel chair, that itself is nested within a hollow concrete cone. The hot seat is surrounded by a series of mirrors that bounce the eerie light off each other and the glass walls, making the whole room dance with flames.
It took over 300 years for a memorial to be built for those tragically killed in the Vardø witch trials, but given how haunting and perfectly austere the resulting memorials are, it was well worth the wait.
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Your credit score can affect various decisions you have to make. It signifies to debtors how reliable of a borrower you are or, adversely, how large of a risk. Your credit score can determine the interest what you pay for a mortgage or auto loan, a credit card and car insurance. It can even help or hurt your chances of getting an apartment or a job.
What is a credit score?
A credit score, also called FICO score, is a single number that takes into account your credit history and acts as a representation of your credit worthiness. Credit scores range from 300-850, with 850 representing 'perfect' credit.
Credit scores are produced by three different companies in the U.S. – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.Each company collects its data independently, which is why it is important to check all three companies to make sure your credit score is comparable across the board.
Generally speaking, a score above 680-700 is considered "prime." Prime scores get the best interest rates. Scores in the 620-680 range are "near-prime" and scores below 620 are usually considered "sub-prime." A sub-prime credit score can make it hard to get a loan at a good rate, if at all.
Where Do I Go to Get My Score?
There are several online services that will provide you with your credit score free of charge. Be wary of sites that carry fine print that outlines future possible charges. FreeCreditScore.com does not charge you for your score but does come with a monthly membership fee to monitor your credit.
To avoid the hassle of signing up for a membership on such sites, visit sites that provide you with free credit reports and allow you to make a one-time payment for your credit score.
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Excellent: Your credit score is above 800. Lenders and insurers view you as an excellent credit risk. You probably have a long history of using credit responsibly. Your credit report likely contains multiple credit and loan accounts that have all been paid on time for years.
Very Good: Your credit score is between 750 and 800. You are considered a very low credit risk. You use your credit accounts responsibly and pay your accounts on time each month.
Good: Your credit score is between 700 and 750. Lenders and insurance companies view you as a low credit risk. You may have had late payments in the past, but all of your accounts are currently paid on time. You also do not have an excessive amount of credit card debt.
Fair: Your credit score is between 650 and 700. You are considered to be a moderate credit risk. You may have older derogatory items on your credit report that are not hurting your score as much as they used to. Your fair credit score could also be the result of higher than normal credit card debt.
Bad: Your credit score is between 600 and 650. Lenders and insurance companies will view you as being a high risk. Your credit score could be lower than average because of high amounts of credit card debt or derogatory items on your credit report, such as late payments, collections, or even bankruptcy.
Very Bad: Your credit score is below 600. This means that you are a very high credit risk. Credit scores below 600 are usually caused by late payments, collection accounts, or public records appearing on your credit reports. Excessive applications for new credit or high amounts of credit card debt can also lower your score. Alternatively, using payday loan services will not affect your credit score.
No Credit: You have no credit score. Lenders and insurers cannot accurately predict your credit risk and by default they consider you to be a high risk. Having no credit is better than having very bad credit, however, and you can establish your credit by opening a new credit card and using it responsibly. After a few months of use, your credit report should be able to be scored.


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Sound and Movement from Old Delhi
Every time I hear Coolio's Gangster's Paradise, it instantly transports me back to my freshman year of high school, putting on football pads in a humid, sweat-soaked locker room. When iTunes randomly surprises me with Big Pun's Still Not a Player, BOOM, I am back in college on a Thursday night, dancing in a dense crowd at the Lighthouse (Tavern). When a bit of peace is in order, I "travel back" to Nepal and listen to the Buddhist chant, Om Mani Padme Hum.
Old Delhi has a never ending soundtrack. It has distinct instruments, be it a gas burner blazing up a pot of chai, heavy cart wheels rumbling along the pavement, manly conversations around the paan wala, or a simple ring of a bicycle going by. Of course there are plenty of motorcycle horns, but they magically drift away when you walk deep into a quiet gali.
Here is a sound clip from Old Delhi. For those that have been to the ancient city, or pretty much any city in India, this might conjure up a few memories. If you haven't, lay back, listen and let your imagination run wild. See if you can notice when you leave the main road.
Below are a few photos taken around Chawri Bazar where the audio was recorded. Some of these people and automobiles might be in the recording. All photos taken with a Fuji X-Pro1 and 10-24mm.


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Naomi is the Global Chief Growth Officer at MullenLowe Group, responsible for marketing, communications, growth and development. In 2016 she led the global rebranding of the MullenLowe Group network following the merger of Mullen with Lowe and Partners.
Noami joined MullenLowe Group in 2014 from Havas, where she spent time in key roles across Europe, the USA, and Asia, latterly as CEO, Southeast Asia, based in Singapore. Prior to her time in Asia, Naomi served as Global CMO of Havas Worldwide, based in New York, where she led the global rebranding of the Euro RSCG Worldwide network and its agencies as Havas Worldwide.
In 2011, she won the Best Executive award at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and in 2013 was named in Campaign Asia's 'Top 40 Under 40 Faces To Watch'. Naomi is a frequent blogger on The Huffington Post, cnbc, forbes and others, and has served as a judge for numerous advertising awards including Cannes, Spikes Asia, Mobius, Cristal and the EFFIES.
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Healthcare supply chains recognized for COVID-19 resilience
Gartner's annual ranking of healthcare supply chain organizations highlights innovative processes and fast thinking.
Healthcare supply chains were not immune to the challenges created by COVID-19. Yet some proved to be more resilient than others, according to new research from Gartner.
In its 12th annual "Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25," the analyst firm ranked Johnson & Johnson's supply chain as No. 1 for the second year in a row. The report highlights healthcare supply chains that successfully controlled costs and improved patient outcomes for healthcare organizations, providing examples for other supply chain companies to follow.
Stephen Meyer, research director at the Gartner supply chain practice, said the pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturer and consumer packaged goods company set itself apart in its approach to finding innovative solutions to problems facing healthcare supply chains this year.
"There are two factors that I think Johnson & Johnson has done better than anyone which earns them the coveted top spot," Meyer said. "One is they embraced strategy in terms of execution. ... They were always good at developing compelling strategies, but now they're great at developing strategies and fantastic at making sure they're implemented across their various businesses globally. The second is they really don't have any peer when it comes to supply chain innovation."
CVS Health clinched the No. 2 spot, followed by Cleveland Clinic, McKesson Corp. and Banner Health in that order. Meyer said all 25 healthcare supply chains set themselves apart in 2020 based on factors such as inventory availability and profitability.
Ranking healthcare supply chains
Johnson & Johnson's focus on improving the supply chain itself earned it top marks in 2020, Meyer said.
While resources are often funneled toward product innovation, investment in improving efficiency of the healthcare supply chain can be elusive, Meyer said.
"Unlike industries like retail, for example, where supply chain is more central to the value proposition of the customer, it can be hard to get resources to innovate on the supply chain," he said. "But Johnson & Johnson has excelled at that. They have been able to make compelling business cases such that Johnson & Johnson corporate will invest in the supply chain to bring them new capabilities."
Meyer said one example of that is Johnson & Johnson's 3D Printing Center of Excellence, a collaborative effort between the company and universities in North America and Europe to develop and commercialize healthcare products faster with 3D printing.
Outside of the top five healthcare supply chains, Meyer said companies like Stryker Corp., which was ranked No.17, also found ways to stand out in 2020. Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopedics, medical and surgical, neurotechnology and spine. The company is best known for making ICU beds, which became important early on in the pandemic when some hospitals were flooded with COVID-19 patients in the ICUs, Meyer said.
A challenge often facing new healthcare products is the slow approval process from regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Meyer said. With the impending pandemic, Stryker gained quick approval for an ICU bed that took less time to build.
"The typical ICU bed contains over 10,000 parts, which is a staggering number," Meyer said. "But what Stryker did is they went from design of what they call their IKEA bed because it has 90% fewer parts -- only about 1,000 parts -- they went from idea to approval by the U.S. FDA in seven days."
The quick approval could become a model for future healthcare products, according to Meyer.
"That kind of threw away a lot of these long-held beliefs that we need to move slow to guarantee product safety and efficacy ... [which] was really refreshing," he said. "I think it's going to be one of the positive impacts of COVID-19 as we move on."
To determine the top 25 healthcare supply chains, Gartner analysts looked at publicly available metrics such as inventory turns, the availability of finished goods a company keeps on hand, and return on assets, which analysts gathered from financial filings of the publicly traded companies.
Gartner analysts with healthcare subject matter expertise, as well as outside industry experts, are also polled to supplement the ranking, Meyer said.


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Ultrasound Biophysical Profile
Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in obstetrics is an invaluable tool in the evaluation of the pregnant patient. Given its ease of use and interpretation, a quick assessment can provide important information regarding the management of obstetric concerns. The biophysical profile (BPP) is a maximum 30-minute long ultrasound assessment to assess fetal well-being coupled with a fetal heart rate tracing. The elements are a non-stress test, assessment of fluid index, fetal breathing movements, total body movements, and limb tone demonstrated by flexion and extension of the limbs. The modified BPP is a shortened study that involves a non-stress test (NST) and amniotic fluid index (AFI).
The history of this test has been the source of investigation from the 1970s to the 1990s. Initial studies were in fetal lambs and analyzed the cardiovascular and metabolic changes experienced in fetal lambs under controlled environments that altered the maternal pCO2 and cardiac output. Reflections in the fetal-placental, umbilical, and cardiovascular hemodynamics were monitored using vascular catheters and blood sampling. Additionally, the ultrasound findings and fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns were studied. In the 1990s, the correlation between these variables came together in a landmark study that identified a linear relationship between the BPP score and umbilical cord venous pH sampled via cordocentesis. Scores of 8 and 10 consistently had normal cord pH levels. However, a score of 0 exhibited a mean cord pH of 7.07 prompting urgent intervention or delivery. Researchers were able to break down the scores further and found that abnormal amniotic fluid correlated with a lower pH compared to short term abnormalities such as an abnormal NST or fetal breathing movements.[1] This ultimately provides the rationale for BPP scoring and obstetric management. The modified BPP provides almost as powerful a study as the full BPP and is normally part of antenatal testing for high risk maternal and fetal conditions.
Earn CME credit as you help guide your clinical decisions.
The ultrasound technique is simple and described as follows. The patient positioning is supine with the understanding that some of the gravid patients may become very uncomfortable lying horizontally. Accuracy is ensured by establishing fetal lie, natural tilt of the uterus, and size of the uterus. Near term, the umbilicus is a common center point for determining quadrants in the amniotic fluid index. However, secondary to the gestational age of the pregnancy and fetal size, this landmark can be deceiving, and probe positioning should be adjusted to achieve four roughly equal quadrants. The curvilinear probe is used with the depth ranging from 10 cm to 15 cm for most patients. Again, to ensure accuracy and reproducibility in the fluid assessment, the probe should be held in the sagittal plane and parallel to the bed taking care not to angle the probe cephalad or caudal. Measurements are taken in the vertical plane in a pocket of fluid that does not contain limbs or umbilical cord. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that a single deepest pocket (SDP) measurement is preferable over a four-quadrant AFI. The intent of this is to prevent unnecessary workup and early induction of labor for oligohydramnios. Regardless, all quadrants of fluid need to be assessed to know the single deepest pocket with confidence. For the fetal movement assessment, the probe will need to be angled to capture a window that clearly shows the target anatomy. Again, thirty minutes is the maximum time to spend on assessing fetal movement. The NST portion uses standard fetal monitoring to evaluate for at least two accelerations of at minimum 15 beats for at least 15 seconds in a 30-minute interval for gestational age greater than 32 weeks.
The indications for a biophysical profile are most commonly a nonreactive non-stress test or the presenting complaint of decreased fetal movement. However, many high risk obstetric and fetal conditions require this study to help guide management. Often a modified BPP is performed as part of antepartum testing for a variety of maternal and fetal conditions seen in the table below. The timing of the study is recommended to start at 32 weeks gestation for most fetal and maternal conditions. If there are multiple or severe conditions, antenatal testing can begin earlier. Given the high risk involved in providing obstetric care, any time an equivocal assessment occurs or intuition directs that the fetus may be distressed, a provider would not be wrong to perform a BPP.
Diagnosis and management must take into consideration maternal and fetal risk factors. A biophysical profile can only diagnose oligohydramnios or polyhydramnios. Otherwise, it is an indicator of fetal wellbeing reflecting the blood pH. A score of 8 to 10 is normal and provides reassurance that the risk of fetal asphyxia within 1 week is extremely low. Rates of this study being a false negative range from fetal death rates of 0.55 per 1000 to 0.83 per 1000.[2] A score of 6 is considered either equivocal or abnormal. If oligohydramnios is diagnosed, the study should be repeated in 24 hours or the patient should possibly be induced if at term. If the score is 6 and all the points off relate to fetal movement, this is more reassuring, but the study should be repeated in a short interval. A score of 2 to 4 is not reassuring, and the recommendation is to either move toward labor induction or cesarean section depending on what is most prudent. A score of 0 indicates impending fetal asphyxia and delivery should be by urgent cesarean section at a hospital with NICU capability.
Each factor receives either 2 or 0 points. An abnormal fluid assessment is a chronic finding as maternal or fetal pathology reflects in the fluid amount only after many days.[3] It is always abnormal and should be followed up in short interval regardless if the other findings in the biophysical profile are normal. An NST should have two accelerations in twenty minutes. A variety of fetal breathing patterns is normal and ranges from rapid, regular breathing, sighs, pauses while swallowing, and intermittent long slow breaths during sleep cycles. Theses breathing variations exert a mechanical and chemical effect on the cardiac pacemaker which results in normal beat to beat variability in a healthy fetal heart rate tracing. This phenomenon explains the mechanism for lost variability and reactivity during fetal sleep cycles and also explains the rationale for the NST needing an extension beyond a 20-minute strip.
In the continuum of fetal distress, acidosis, hypoxia, and asphyxia, the fetal breathing movements are lost first, followed by body movements, then extremity tone. These findings should reflect in the fetal heart rate as decreased variability and absent accelerations. In a normal exam, there should be at least one episode of 30 seconds of fetal breathing movements in 30 minutes. For fetal body movements there should be at least three movements of the body or limbs in 30 minutes and for fetal tone at least one extension and flexion of a limb or opening and closing of a hand during the test.[4] The sum of the points is used to guide management discussed in the potential diagnosis section. A summary of the elements of the BPP is in the table below.
Interfering Factors
Factors that interfere are seen first in the fetal heart rate. Most commonly, fetal sleep cycles can contribute to a non-reactive NST, as well as a number of medications. Narcotics, magnesium sulfate, corticosteroids, and tocolytics are well known to cause a slowing in the FHR and lead to non-reactive FHR patterns.[5] Maternal obesity can make adequate visualization a challenge so depth and gain on the ultrasound may need to be adjusted.
Generally, the use of ultrasound in obstetrics is considered safe. However, the ACOG published a bulletin in 2017 regarding the limited use of interventions in pregnancy.[6][7][8][6] They note that it is generally accepted as a safe study; there is no way to know if prolonged or repeated exposure to ultrasound waves has a damaging effect on a fetus. Therefore the "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA) principle is encouraged, which means only using ultrasound if there is a specific indication such as mentioned above.[4] Providers should be mindful of the thermal energy released by the probe which shows in the margins of the ultrasound display as a thermal index (TI). It is a ratio of the acoustic power emitted by the transducer to the power necessary to raise the temperature of the tissue one-degree Celsius anywhere along the beam. Ideally, recommendations are for settings that have the lowest thermal index.
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In some obstetric patients, it is very uncomfortable to lie supine. For these cases, this positioning is needed only for the amniotic fluid assessment, and then reposition the patient in a more comfortable pose for the remainder of the BPP.
Clinical Significance
The outcomes of this study can be a challenge to interpret for intermediate scores knowing that a preterm delivery has several inherent risks to the mother and infant. Again, as mentioned above, with an equivocal score or an abnormal fluid index, the study can be repeated in 1 day. Nonreassuring studies should lead to a medical investigation as to why and preparing the mother and fetus for delivery. The urgency toward delivery must be based on consensus among the interdisciplinary medical team and take into account all factors such as gestational age, medical conditions, and capabilities of the hospital.
BPP takes into account multiple factors of fetal wellbeing, and it is a powerful tool to guide management in high-risk obstetric cases. It is easily reproducible and is performable in a variety of settings ranging from austere to the most prestigious hospitals.
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Life on Earth is amazingly diverse, and exhibits striking geographical global patterns in biodiversity. A pair of companion papers reveal that mountain regions — especially those in the tropics — are hotspots of extraordinary and baffling richness. Although mountain regions cover only 25% of Earth's land area, they are home to more than 85% of the world's species of amphibians, birds, and mammals, and many of these are found only in mountains. (1)
But can mountains exist without the sea?
Can the highest peaks be, without the wind and the air?
Would Everest ever reach its highest height without the worm crawling in its feet?
Could Olympus be, without people staring at it in awe?
How can the forest be without someone walking in the forest?
How could a tree grow, without the rain?
How could rain fall without a mountain?
Could there an ocean exist without that mountains?
Could the mountains be without any ocean?
Think of a dry world with no life in it. A world full of nothing but mountains. A dead world. Dominated by high peaks and imposing highlands. No rain. No sea. No ocean. No worms. Just mountains. Great high mountains. Everywhere. An empty world. With no mountains…


text: After the last Sprint World Championships in Szeged, where some new boats were tested, many manufacturers look like being in a rush now to offer their best for next season. It looks like Nelo is going to be on the lead again with their new Nelo Quattro (some of them with amazing designs, just check around olympic paddlers Twitter pics to see a portfolio...), but many other brands are also showing their new "babies". You can check Vajda Colt (already one year old), Plastex Fighter or a really beautiful Zedtech Predator (on the image). Also there are gossip news about a new upcoming Román K1 for next February. Any preferences?


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This weekend, check out the theater performances in Sisters, a climbing documentary in Bend and a paddling event on the Deschutes. Here are our picks for the best events around Central Oregon this weekend.
Bend Farmer's Market
May 2 | Brooks Alley, downtown Bend
On Wednesday, Bend's Farmer's Market reopens for the season. Get your fill of fresh local produce from the region's best farms, ranches and more. The market opens at 2 p.m. and closes at 6 p.m.
Now You're Talking… One Acts
May 3-5 | The Belfry, Sisters
If you're in Sisters this weekend, check out a performance of one-act plays at the Belfry. This is Silent Echo Theater Company's third annual one-act show, which will have seven different plays from eight playwrights, including two locals.
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey
May 4 | Tower Theatre, Bend
On Friday night, don't miss BendFilm's screening of "Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey." The feature documentary focuses on Beckey, an influential rock climber and OG American "dirtbag" who left modern society for a life on the road. Climbers and those looking for some adventure inspiration won't want to miss this movie.
Spring Home & Garden Show
May 4-6 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond
Find ideas to refresh your home at the Central Oregon Builders Association Spring Home & Garden Show. The free event will have exhibits for interior design as well as gardening and landscaping. Local vendors will have tons of contests and giveaways for your home as well.
Spring Paddlefest
May 4-6 | Riverbend Park, Bend
Been wanting to try kayaking, paddleboarding or canoeing? Looking to upgrade your boat or board? This weekend is the perfect time for both. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe hosts Spring Paddlefest, a weekend of intro clinics for those looking to grab a paddle and hit the water. Demo different models from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. if you'd like a little more instruction, Tumalo Creek will offer clinics on May 4 and 6


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When a brand changes the way its product is made, should it trumpet that fact or keep it quiet? This is a decision that will vary from one company to the next, depending on its clientele and advertising philosophy.
In the world of food, it has become popular for products to be sold based on the simplicity of their recipes and ingredients, as part of the "clean label" trend. When a producer makes changes to its processes that allow it to make new nutritional claims, that brand opens up interesting packaging possibilities.
Oscar Mayer Goes Clean
According to Packaging World, a recent recipe change at Oscar Mayer has allowed the venerable meat brand to take a new approach to its labels. The company has themed its latest campaign around the word "no." Now, in big letters, the front panel of Oscar Mayer hot dogs states that the products don't contain artificial preservatives, colors or flavors, along with fillers, by-products and added nitrates.
Jeremy Truxal, Kraft Heinz's brand manager assigned to the Oscar Mayer business, told Packaging. Digest that the new nutritional promises are a "reassurance of integrity" from the company. He added that when changing the front label of the hot dogs. The design team made subtler tweaks to the colors. Each variety of wiener is still signifi by the same general shade as before. But with "richer, warmer Pantone colors." These are meant to communicate quality.
Ingredient Changes Optional
The Oscar Mayer example shows how a new packaging strategy can flow directly from a revised recipe. Sometimes the revamped label can be its own motivating factor. Consultant Daniel Lohman told WholeFoods Magazine that when a company. Chooses a new look for its food items, that keeps the brand visible and exciting. And may have a bigger impact than adding a new ingredient. That said, brands shouldn't switch up their visual identities too often, at the risk of alienating shoppers.
Lohman had a warning for companies: Quick changes to packaging that don't please consumers can cut down. A relationship between audience and brand. Labels are what people identify with when they are browsing a store. If the look they count on is replaced by a poorly design. New one that doesn't convey the same ideas, consumers may lose some of their connection to the product.
When companies adopt a new look, whether reacting to a recipe change or independently motivated. They need to make sure the quality is high and the. Design is in line with what consumers want. A professional quality printer such as the Primera LX1000 can help. Check it out in our U.S. store or Canadian shop.


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Ljoen had been vp cruise and ro-ro services with NYK Ports/Ceres Terminals for a decade. Previously, from 1997 until 2005, he was director, marine operations, for Royal Caribbean.
Carnival Maritime, led by md Jens Lassen, is the new marine services unit for the Costa Group, currently numbering 25 ships of Costa Crociere, Costa Asia and AIDA Cruises.
In Hamburg, Carnival Maritime brings together the marine, technical and HESS expertise of the entire Costa Group from the former marine operation units in Genoa and Rostock, including human resources deck & engine and technical procurement.


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It is usually the way of the world that security and convenience are not the best of friends. If you opt for convenience, you often lower security.
It is convenient to re-use the same password for multiple applications, but most of us understand the risks of having a password compromised. A contrary example: Following any terrorist event, public venues always increase their security measurements by introducing strict bag checks, sniffer dogs and even portable x-ray devices. All of this significantly reduces the threat of a security breach, but it can lead to long queuing times and less convenient user experience. Biometric solutions combine security and comfort: The user simply puts his finger on a fingerprint reader or looks into a camera - the identification process is simple and secure.
TBS – The Standard in Biometric Security
There are several security issues to consider when deciding to invest in a biometric identification solution:
- Can the readers be spoofed?
- How do they store information?
- Can information be intercepted?
- How can a system prevent tailgating?
- Can a system provide two- or even three-factor-authentication?
TBS, as one of the world-leaders in this field, have the answers to these questions.
How to Prevent Spoofing Attacks?
Spoofing means that an artificial object is presented to a biometric reader thinking that a real-life person has given the physical attribute, e.g. fingerprint, face or iris. You will not have to look too hard to find examples of biometric readers being spoofed, sometimes by using quite simple techniques. TBS has a range of readers (TBS 3D AIR, TBS 2D IRON, and TBS 3D LIGHT) that are able to detect and prevent spoofing attacks. Speak to one of our engineers for more information.
How is Data Secured and Stored?
The TBS devices and the TBS server are combined to create an extremely secure solution. Various encryption methods ensure that all sensitive data – from when it is created, to where it is stored, and when it is in transit – is securely encrypted. This eliminates the risk of capturing data in transit and using it in a replay attack. It also means that if data is stolen in a successful attack on a server, this will be of no value to the hacker.
For high-security areas, access control readers alone cannot stop people from tailgating, the process of following an authorized person through a restricted access door. TBS readers can be installed in turnstiles and airlocks, which physically restrict the flow of individuals. As an alternative, TBS provides one of the most reliable anti-tailgate solutions available (TBS 3D TAILGATE). This sensor is mounted close to the biometric reader and will ensure that only the person identified goes through the access point. If somebody else, or more than one person, attempts to pass, the sensor sends an alarm signal or prevents the door from being opened.
Would You Like to Have Multi-Factor Identification?
The combination of several identification factors provides increased security. This multi-layered identification is used in areas that require maximum protection. For example, if authentication is based on a biometric feature and an RFID card, it is called two-factor authentication. The TBS 2D SENSE combines touch-based fingerprint recognition with an RFID reader for maximum security without sacrificing user-friendliness. Three-factor authentication goes one step further, with users providing another element for identification, e.g. entering a PIN. The devices from TBS can be easily integrated into your system - whatever your company's requirements are.
Intuitive User Interfaces
TBS terminals have been designed to be very easy to use. Large touchscreens allow the user interface to be easily customized and simple for anyone to use, regardless of their experience with biometrics. Many of our devices have real-time user feedback on the positioning of their finger, face, or iris. This makes the experience completely stress-free, even for a first-time user. In today's modern world, security and convenience do not have to be mutually exclusive; they can go hand-in-hand.


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Glassjaw - Worship & Tribute LP (Music On Vinyl, 180g, Audiophile)
Glassjaw - Worship & Tribute LP (Music On Vinyl, 180g, Audiophile)
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Worship and Tribute is the second studio album by American post-hardcore band Glassjaw and was originally released in 2002. The band from Long Island, New York is fronted by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck. Worship and Tribute is the follow-up album to the debut album Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence (2000). The album peaked at #82 on the Billboard 200.
Like their debut, Worship and Tribute was produced by Ross Robinson. The album was engineered and mixed by Mike Fraser. Worship and Tribute presents a more melodic and mature Glassjaw, as they started to further include jazz and ambient influences, specifically in tracks like "Ape Dos Mil", "Must've Run All Day" and "The Gillette Cavalcade of Sports". Palumbo said of it: "It's a mélange of influences, a collage is what this band is all about. This record pays tribute to everything from Bad Brains to Anthrax to The Cure to Squeeze and so much more."
The re-issue by Music On Vinyl has alternative artwork/package.


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