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Tillberg, M. (2013). Why is design "Made in the USSR" invisible in design history. In: Crafting the Future: 10th European Academy of Design Conference April 17-19 2013 in Gothenburg. Paper presented at 10th European Academy of Design Conference April 17-19,2013.
In order to find out whether "the core actitivites" that constitute our canon of design history "have changed" or not - we need to look closer at what constitutes that very canon.
In the literature, the standard account of design is usually linked to increased sales curves. When applying the market economy as a model, the hitherto most frequently used model in design studies, Eastern Bloc designers come to resemble little more than embarrassing imitators of their more advanced Western counterparts.
So far, the countries behind the iron curtain have been invisible in the design literature. Is the reason for this because design did not play any role at all in these countries? But what if it did - what tools would be required to make this design visible on its own terms? And could it even be so that there is something for us to be learned from the design experience from behind the iron curtain?
This paper will present VNIITE, the Federal Scientific Research Institute for Technical Esthetics, the only design institute in the Soviet Union and the biggest research institute for design world-wide. VNIITE, founded in Moscow in 1962, promoted a new attitude towards industrial production. A short introduction will be given to the prerequisites of the institute as well as of its major ideas. Informed by sources that include studies on technology as well as on economics and culture it will give an alternative perspective as to how the Soviet Union tackled the competition to "catch up and surpass America".
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Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during a news conference on Dec. 12, 2018, discussing a resolution to end U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia's war with Yemen. Also pictured are Sens. Bob Menendez, Chris Murphy, and Jeanne Shaheen.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart of military hardware sales as he meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office on March 20, 2018.
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Later, early Christians adapted the Celtic Shield Knot calling it the St. John's Cross after John the Baptist. It also was termed the St. Hans cross. The symbolism of flowing water and the continuity of life was important during both the Pagan and Christian eras.


Lancaster Wagon Works is featured in the book. Picture by Billy Howorth.
The book Lancaster in 50 Buildings examines an extraordinary collection of historical buildings which embody the story of the city of Lancaster.
The city has a rich history dating back almost 2,000 years to the Roman Occupation and later played an important part in the Pendle Witch Trials and North Atlantic slave trade during the Georgian period.
Westfield Memorial village. Picture by Billy Howorth.
Afterwards the town became well known for its Victorian industries which made the city famous.
Lancaster has a proud and distinctive identity which the book explores.
Many of the area's most important sites are included, from the castle and priory overlooking the city to more recent developments including White Cross Mills and St George's Quay.
The book also provides an insight into some of the lesser-known sites in the town.
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This unique book celebrates the city's architectural heritage in a new and accessible way, guiding the reader on a tour of the city's historic buildings and architectural marvels, telling the history of the popular landmarks.
Some of the most interesting buildings are Lancaster Wagon Works, Westfield Memorial Village, Castle Hill Dispensary, The Gregson Baths, Lancaster (Greaves) Railway Station and The Greg Observatory.
Author Billy Howorth, who has also written A to Z of Lancaster, Places, People, History, among other local history books, said: "Originally when I started writing the book, I made a list of over 70 sites to be considered.
"I had to narrow this down to sites which not only had enough information about them, but also ones which were confined mainly to the city centre and outskirts.
Lancaster Moor Hospital. Picture by Billy Howorth.
"I always try to take as many pictures as possible my self to illustrate all the different aspects of each site.
"These are presented alongside a few original sketches that depict how a building would have appeared around the time it was constructed.
"It's important that the reader can learn new and interesting information about each building, hopefully prompting them to research the town's history more for themselves.
Bailrigg House. Picture by Billy Howorth.
*Lancaster in 50 buildings is out now and can be bought from Amberley by visiting www.amberley-books.com/lancaster-in-50-buildings at a cost of £13.49.
Picture by Julian Brown 07/11/16''Carnforth bookshop manager Billy Howorth pictured with his first local history book, A-Z Of Lancaster, which is being sold in the bookshop where he works.
Lancaster in 50 buildings by Billy Howorth.


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As with Roku, those cooler services -- HBO Go and Watch ESPN -- require you to have an existing dualpro shine case for apple iphone 6 plus and 6s plus - white/gray cable subscription in order to use them, (Notably, Sky News is 100 percent free, and offers a live stream -- although the news has a decidedly British slant, given its U.K, origins.), Key compatible services: iTunes Video, AirPlay, Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Watch ESPN, Sky News, HBO Go, Vimeo, MLB.TV, NBA, NHL, WSJ Live, iTunes Match Music, Internet radio, many audio and video podcasts, Flickr, iCloud Photo Stream..
Windows 8.1: The update to the desktop OS restores some of the features Windows users have clamored for since the Metro interface first launched. Microsoft plans to have the update available April 8. Universal Windows apps: Developers will be able to use common code to produce apps across phones, tablets, and laptops, as well as the Xbox gaming and media console. Since being appointed to replace Ballmer as CEO in early February, Nadella in his public comments has underscored the importance of developers in furthering Microsoft's transition to a mobile and cloud-centric future.
The 4-minute video kicked off Tim Cook's keynote at the city's Moscone Center, featuring Hader as an egocentric director who sees the dress rehearsal for the "original" keynote spectacular go horribly awry, The video is a bonanza of Easter eggs, in-jokes and jabs at the industry and Apple itself -- unless the elevator full of Tim Cook lookalikes (the real " Too many Cooks?") Hader boards at one point is a dualpro shine case for apple iphone 6 plus and 6s plus - white/gray nod to the way the company really believes the world should be, Hader chastises an Angry Bird for not being angry enough, then moves on to literally Tinder-swipe through potential actors for a "dating app number" and have his coffee delivered and then spilled via a drone, The whole thing is pretty hilarious and reminiscent of this year's Oscar winner for best picture, "Birdman." Nerds will also appreciate the cameo by "Community" star Danny Pudi in the role of a rapping developer..
(As I understand it, and as detailed in Donald Bell's story on fixing a cracked iPod Touch screen, earlier-generation models weren't like this. You could replace just the glass.). So then I went shopping for a replacement "LCD screen digitizer assembly" (i.e. the whole kit and kaboodle) -- and found one (again on Ebay) for around $26 shipped. Still a bargain compared with hiring a pro and paying a huge markup for the parts. When that kit arrived, I watched a couple YouTube videos demonstrating the screen-replacement process. They made it look fairly easy, but it's not -- especially if the screen is really busted up, which mine was. I ended up removing a lot of individual shards of glass before finally getting the main assembly pried loose.


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Below is a list of the 15 public colleges in Michigan with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Michigan tops the list with an average ACT Score of 32. Alternatively, check out the SAT version of these rankings.
Data is reported for the 2017/18 academic year by the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics.
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Kelly's Newest Exhibition Delves into Dante's Universal Appeal
Responses to Dante's poetic masterpiece through the lens of art
Emily Barber STAFF REPORTER
The latest exhibition at John M. Kelly Library started off in style — on November 16, Dante's Journey Through the Visual Arts officially opened with a presentation and reception that left little doubt of the enduring appeal of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy.
The presentation, held in Alumni Hall, featured an introduction by none other than Cardinal Thomas Collins in which he warmly endorsed the wisdom, beauty, and truth that is to be found in the Divine Comedy; and made it clear that we can all appreciate some Dante in our lives. The Cardinal also stressed the illuminating power of the poem and its importance as a guide. He stated that, for him, it has the power to help us go through this world that is so often "a dark forest," a reference at the start of Dante's visionary journey to Hell and back — literally.
Henrike Lange — Assistant Professor of Italian Renaissance Art, Architecture, and Literature at the University of California, Berkeley — took the audience through both a visual and literary experience of the poem in her presentation "Seeing Dante Reading." She focused on the visual landscapes throughout the Divine Comedy and how they engage readers' imaginations as well as providing them with the experience of walking with Dante as he delves deeper and deeper into Hell — guided first by the great pagan poet Virgil and then by the love of his life Beatrice through Hell, Purgatory, and ultimately to God in Paradise.
Lange also focused on humanity's evolving response to Dante through the medium of art, as the evocative landscapes woven into the poem have inspired countless artists over the ages to reimagine Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven in a variety of ways. Showing examples that range from the great Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti to works by her own students back in Berkeley, she traced Dante's influence on the world of art as a means of speaking to how resonating and universal Dante's work is. For despite the infused political commentary from 12th century Florentine intrigue that figured predominantly in Dante's life, the core messages continue to have significance for people all around the world. The poignant, intense, unrequited love that he had for Beatrice and his desire to envision the after- life are but two of the themes that Lange touched upon as being universal to the human experience. There is something in Dante that any human being can identify with regardless of time, gender, race, or faith.
A further testimony not only to the enduring interest of the poem but its continuing relevance to the St. Mike's community are Alberto and Caroline Morgan Di Giovanni — the couple through whose generosity the collection of rare books and art in Kelly Library was made possible. Both are St. Mike's alumni, and expressed their affinity for the college and the important role it played in making their University of Toronto (U of T) experience a memorable one. Their legacy seems to have made quite an impact — for in addition to the prestigious speakers, U of T faculty, and alumni present, many current U of T students were in attendance as both event volunteers and audience members.
The reception in Kelly Library following the presentation was the official unveiling of the rare books and artwork, accompanied by refreshments. St. Mike's Principal Randy Boyagoda and President David Mulroney were among those enjoying the various works on display. The exhibition can be found on the first floor of Kelly Library.
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Series Technical report (Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory (U.S.)) FDL-TDR-64-152.
Subject Flutter (Aerodynamics) -- Mathematical models.
Nonlinear systems -- Mathematical models.
Materials -- Aerodynamics -- Mathematical models.
Description Equations for pressure distributions and generalized aerodynamic forces are derived for a thin nonplanar lifting surface in simple harmonic motion at subsonic speeds. A digital computer program, written in Fortran IV, is also presented. The computer program will generate up to a ten by ten matrix of generalized aerodynamic forces when given data for the geometry of a planar lifting surface with a folded planar tip, the flight Mach number, the reduced frequency of motion, and some control constants. Control surface deflections are not accounted for in this study.
Publisher Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio : Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Research and Technical Division, Air Force Systems Command, 1965.


I wrote this song back in February inspired by my 25th year anniversary as an employee in the same company.
And as always I intended to write lyrics. And as always I get stuck after 2 lines. I am just not a poet. I am a composer.
Not so bad at all"
If one of you with more poetic genes want to write lyrics and/or sing it - I am always ready for a collab.
Image is from my reception at work. Yeah. Having a drink again.


Our engineers have updated the Digital Fleet Bridge Service used to pass information between your dispatch system and Digital Fleet. We have started to roll this new version out to customers and will be reaching out to you soon. The upgrade process is quick as we'll just need access to the server the messaging queues reside on and a few minutes to perform the install/verification.
Here is some information on what is included in this new version and why it was built.
The new Bridge Service gives us more incite into the health of the dispatch communication path and allows for automatic updates of the Bridge Service. This will help us identify issues quicker and notify you if any corrective actions are needed. It will also allow us to more easily patch any updates without needing access to the server.
Below is a snapshot of what we monitor with the new Bridge Service. The Bridge Queue Counts are important to see if the messaging queues are being backed up for the "to dispatch" or "from dispatch" queues identifying an issue with the Digital Fleet service or dispatch service. Additionally, the Outgoing/Incoming Dispatch Data Times/Data Counts helps us identify if the Digital Fleet Bridge Service has stopped communicating with the Digital Fleet server or we've gone extended periods without receiving any communication from the dispatch service. The last item is the server disk space to see if the logs or another item is taking up excessive disk space on the server that could impact performance.


Since we share the Catholic Church building we work closely with Salvation Army, Catholic Charities and Lift-Up. Salvation Army and I meet twice a week discussing certain issues and how we can help those that are trying to change their lives. Sometimes we partner up on cases that need both resources to attain success in someone's life. Catholic Charities provides many services for the homeless such as prescriptions, eye care, medical problems and bus tickets to look for work. Lift Up provides food to families in need and also gives vouchers to the local thrift store for clothing and boots. The area churches do food drives for us throughout the year not to mention their funding we receive. Many businesses supply us with bread, snacks, cereal, eggs, pizza and vitamins. Our schools have stepped up to the plate and started coming to the Center serving food, dropping off clothing, drawing pictures and coming down to visit. What a joy it is to see the children being a part of Feed My Sheep.


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Fri, Jun 3rd 2011 04:00 pm
Behind the Screens with Joshua Maloni
Gordon Ramsay admits he was scared.
The world-class chef and authoritarian star of "Hell's Kitchen" says he didn't expect to find such young, talented, undiscovered kitchen stars when he debuted "MasterChef" last season on FOX.
"The biggest thing I took away from the first season: I got a little bit scared, to be honest. (Show winner) Whitney Miller, at the age (of) 21, 22 years of age, I saw her again three weeks ago, putting the final touch to her cookbook, I just couldn't quite believe how trained her palette was. I mean, 'MasterChef' is a phenomenon in the U.K. and it is globally, but I didn't actually think it would be as big as it was in the states," the no-nonsense culinary king tells Behind the Screens.
"You know, you go to the food halls, you look at all the food trucks, you go to the shops, you go to the malls, you see how busy the restaurants are, you see how excited young kids are cooking. I'm fed up with that sort of level of ignorance about chefs (who) portray the wrong image, and chefs sending the wrong message out to kids with obesity and all that," Ramsay says. "It's not kids' fault; it's the bloody parents' fault, and you can't blame an 11-year-old on what they eat; it's the parents. So, there's a huge responsibility and the biggest scare for me was how competitive they really are at home. I'm not talking about glamorous ingredients. I'm talking about a box of anchovies, some dry spaghetti, sun-dried tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil and some fresh lemons. That's not at all expensive."
It's that sort of ingenuity that inspired Ramsay to bring "MasterChef" to FOX. The 44-year-old UK native, who has successfully launched more than a dozen restaurants around the world, sought to find the next generation of culinary aces. In season one, he found Miller, who dazzled Ramsay and judges Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot with her baking acumen and main course mastery.
Ramsay says the contestants in season two (premiering Monday at 8 p.m.) have all seen the show, and "they all think they're going to sort of outsmart the judges." However, he warns, "We raised the bar. We became more competitive with the 'Mystery Box' challenges. We had some pretty darned difficult, you know, out-of-the-studio challenges; I mean, really tough, and in some remote locations.
"I think they came in better, to be honest, because we had different sorts of cuisines, widespread from a phenomenal sort of lady who cooked Mexican food for her local school, a private school, and they wanted it sort of almost on a daily basis, and food to go home as well. When was the last time you heard food from school to be taken home to go?
"We had a molecular gastronomy chef that wanted to cook with lots of liquid nitrogen and CO2 and dry ice. He looked like a professor, pushing his cart down. To the most amazing classic American. A phenomenal baker this year as well, which, yeah, my God, the guy's name was Ben Star, and what an appropriately named surname, Star, because he cooked like a star. I've never seen a man stick a carrot cake together with roasted pumpkin and come out as delicious as his did. It was quite mind-blowing."
This array of "chef-testants" is bound to create some tough choices for the judges, who are tasked with choosing the "MasterChef."
"Yeah, it's sort of funny," Ramsay says. "Sometimes it goes like a sort of a highly competitive spirit sat on those chairs. Then they all sort of retreat to their comfort zones. Joe doesn't like Indian food; Graham can't understand Chinese food; Joe wants olive oil drizzled on everything.
"Then we have a bit of banter and then when we start arguing, yeah, it gets a bit hairy sometimes. Graham comes out as a big cuddly bear that everyone wants to sort of love. Joe is the one they're undecided of, because depending on how he looks at them with his eyes will dictate whether they're going through. And with me, well, you never know what's going to happen. You know, if I find something absolutely delicious, I'm going to fight tooth and nail to get it through. If I think it's shocking, then I'll say it there and then."
"MasterChef" airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on FOX.
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Lady Dogs basketball beats Georgia Tech to snap losing streak against state rival
Chris Starrs
In Georgia's 75-69 overtime victory Sunday over Georgia Tech at McCamish Pavilion, the Lady Bulldogs were paced in the extra period by both familiar faces and newcomers as Joni Taylor recorded her 100th career coaching victory and Georgia posted the 999th victory in the history of the program.
Tied 63-63 at the end of regulation, Georgia (2-0) simply ground down the undermanned Yellow Jackets (1-1) in overtime. Senior Que Morrison sparked the offense with a 3-pointer and four free throws and fellow senior Jenna Staiti added three critical blocks.
Meanwhile, freshman Sarah Ashley Barker connected on her only field goal of the game to put her team ahead 65-64 with 2:20 left and UConn transfer Mikayla Coombs had a big steal with just under a minute remaining and then hit two free throws at the other end to push Georgia to a 70-64 advantage.
"It's a rivalry game," said Taylor. "We expected it to be a battle with runs. We made runs, they made runs. That's what good teams do. We knew it was going to be a grind-it-out game and we were hoping that one we got it to the third and fourth quarter we could impose our will and have more fresh legs than they did."
The Lady Bulldogs will return to the floor – and the road – at 4 p.m. Thursday at East Carolina in Greenville, North Carolina. The two teams have not played each other since 1983. After Thursday, Georgia will play its next seven games at home, starting against Oklahoma at noon on Sunday as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.
Here are four takeaways from Georgia's first victory over Georgia Tech since 2017.
STAITI'S BACK: Senior Jenna Staiti played only seven minutes in Georgia's 83-64 victory last Wednesday at Mercer due to back spasms, but was in midseason form Sunday, logging 32 minutes on the court and finishing with 21 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks. She was also one of but two Lady Bulldogs to sink a 3-point attempt.
"I just wanted to do whatever I could to get us a W," said Staiti, whose back kept her off the practice court the last several days. "This is my first time beating Tech, so that meant a lot more to me than stats."
"Jenna is someone who picked up right where she left off last year," said Taylor. "The light bulb went off for her last season when she realized what she's capable of. She didn't practice at all leading up to this game because we were trying to get her back ready to go. "So for her not to practice and have that kind of performance speaks to the condition she's in and the mental state she's in."
CONSISTENTLY INCONSISTENT: It's early, for sure, but Taylor and her charges have to be concerned about Georgia's inconsistency from quarter to quarter. The Lady Bulldogs trailed at the end of the first quarter by a point but outscored the Yellow Jackets 22-14 in the second quarter to lead 53-49 at the half.
The wheels fell off in the third quarter as Georgia was guilty of seven turnovers (which Georgia Tech converted into nine points) and was outscored 21-10. The Lady Bulldogs were able to take the game into overtime by outscoring the Yellow Jackets 14-10 in the fourth quarter.
"We have to stop turning the ball over – we had four turnovers in the first and second quarter and then turned it over way too much in the third and fourth quarters and that was part of our third-quarter drought," said Taylor. "We were turning the ball over and we weren't getting stops."
Staiti said she felt Georgia came out flat after halftime and added that's something that can be fixed.
"We talked about needing to come out strong in the third quarter and we know the third quarter looks like our worst quarter," said Staiti. "It's on the upperclassmen and the starters. When we start that third quarter we need to have that energy and I personally don't feel like I gave that much energy in the third quarter and that's something we need to rep in practice and get it down. We came out flat and that's not how we need to start the third quarter."
BEST SERVED COLD: Posting a victory over an instate rival is always a plus, but Sunday's win as particularly rewarding as the Lady Bulldogs stopped Georgia Tech's modest two-game winning streak in the series and atoned for last season's disturbing 70-43 loss to at Stegeman Coliseum, Georgia Tech's first triumph there.
"Going into this game, I felt confident," said Staiti. "I had a chip on my shoulder just to beat Georgia Tech here after what they've done to us the last two years."
"Any win is a good win, and any win on the road is a good win, and any win during COVID where some teams haven't played yet, is a great win," said Taylor. "It's sweet to beat Georgia Tech at (their) home, especially after what they did last year. I'd be lying if I said it doesn't matter. The rivalry matters. I played at Alabama and I get asked a lot of things, but the first thing I get asked is how I did against Auburn. So it matters, but that can't matter above who we are."
For the record, while Taylor (then Joni Crenshaw) was at Alabama, the Crimson Tide went 7-3 against Auburn.
GABBY AND A THOU: Although her numbers weren't necessarily up to her standard (three points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals) senior Gabby Connally scored the 1,000th point of her career Sunday and is the 40th Lady Bulldog to reach that venerable milestone.
While Taylor was not anxious to discourse on her 100th coaching victory, she was happy to speak about Connally's impressive career achievement.
"Gabby is someone who has won a lot of games for us and will win a lot of games for us," said Taylor. "I'm so excited for her to get her 1,000th point. And she made some great plays for us. Her shot wasn't falling today but she did some really good things defensively. She found other ways to be involved.
"Down the stretch we made a decision to go with a bigger lineup, but I think for her to have her 1,000th point speaks to her ability to score and what she's been able to do for us throughout her time here at Georgia."
In addition to Staiti's double-double, Georgia got 20 points and five rebounds from senior Que Morrison (the only other Lady Bulldog to connect from beyond the 3-point arc); 10 points, three rebounds and two steals from Coombs; and six points each from junior Malury Bates and sophomore Javyn Nicholson.


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Lucas Eduardo dos Santos João (born 4 September 1993), known as Lucas João, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Reading and the Angola national team.

After starting out at Nacional, he went on to spend the vast majority of his career in the English Championship, with Sheffield Wednesday, Blackburn Rovers and Reading.

Lucas João made his full debut for Portugal in 2015, before changing his allegiance to Angola in 2022.

Club career

Nacional
Born in Lisbon of Angolan descent, Lucas João started playing football with amateurs Beira Mar Atlético Clube Almada. In 2011 he signed with C.D. Nacional, where he spent his last year as a junior.

Lucas João made his senior debut with lowly SC Mirandela, on loan. He returned to the Madeirans for the 2013–14 season, making his Primeira Liga debut on 15 September 2013 against F.C. Arouca after coming on as a 78th-minute substitute, in a 0–1 home loss.

Lucas João scored his first goal(s) in the top flight on 11 January 2015, his brace helping defeat Boavista F.C. 2–1 at home. He netted a further six – seven overall – during the campaign, as his team finished in seventh position.

Sheffield Wednesday
On 31 July 2015, Lucas João joined former teammate Marco Matias at English club Sheffield Wednesday, agreeing to a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut in the Football League Championship on 8 August, replacing Atdhe Nuhiu for the last 13 minutes of a 2–0 win against Bristol City. He scored his first goal three days later, in a 4–1 victory over Mansfield Town in the League Cup, also at Hillsborough.

Lucas João was one of three players on target on 27 October 2015 as Wednesday defeated Arsenal 3–0 at home to reach the fifth round of the League Cup. On 30 January 2017, he moved to fellow league team Blackburn Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

Reading
On 6 August 2019, Lucas João joined Reading on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee three days after scoring against them at the service of Sheffield Wednesday. The first goal for his new club came on his second Championship appearance, but in a 2–1 away loss to Hull City.

On 5 September 2020, Lucas João scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 win against Colchester United in the EFL Cup. He ended the league season as the fifth highest goalscorer with 19, as the Royals missed the playoffs by one place.

International career

Portugal
Lucas João won five caps for Portugal at youth level, including three for the under-21s. He was first called up to the full side on 6 November 2015, with manager Fernando Santos picking him ahead of friendlies against Russia and Luxembourg. He made his debut in the former match, featuring 18 minutes in the 1–0 loss in Krasnodar.

Angola
In March 2022, Lucas João was selected by Angola for friendlies with Guinea Bissau and Equatorial Guinea to be held later that month.

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Honours
Individual
EFL Championship Player of the Month: February 2022

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Reading F.C. players
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We've put together a group of photos from a recent data centre clean. For a number of our medium size clients, this type of comms room is a familiar sight. A medium size room that is long overdue a technical clean. It's clear to see the difference between the before and after images. The authentic nature of the photos portray the quality of a professional and technical clean by Capital. One of our most experienced specialists captured the various stages of the clean. This is just one example of the variety of cleans we conduct on a weekly basis. Each technical room we clean can vary in standards and we are able to adapt accordingly and apply a surface and deep clean to the highest level.


On this International Day of Forests, INBAR celebrates the many ways in which bamboo and rattan can contribute to the health of forest resources. Forests are an irreplaceable source of energy, livelihoods and habitation, and act as invaluable carbon 'sinks' to help mitigate the effects of climate change. It is increasingly important that we harness and maintain these resources to meet the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century.
Bamboo and rattan can complement the many services that our forests provide, and help reduce pressure on existing forest resources.
Continued global usage of woody biomass is putting increased strain on slow-growing forest resources: in sub-Saharan Africa, using wood as fuel is the major cause of regional deforestation.
Bamboo can provide an alternative, locally grown energy source for many communities in the Global South. Like wood, bamboo can be burned, processed into chips or pellets for use in biogas systems, or carbonised into charcoal to provide energy. It is also a fast-growing and easily renewable resource. Managed bamboo forests could provide a long-term and sustainable source of raw materials for bio-energy that do not cause deforestation.
INBAR is active in helping guide further research and project work into bamboo energy. For more information on INBAR's work in bamboo gasifiers read here.
Farmers and foresters who can regularly harvest raw materials and fuel from bamboo stands are under less pressure to unsustainably exploit forests – especially if the bamboo is close to home. Strong, flexible and versatile, the plant lends itself to the production of over 10,000 different products, providing an opportunity for rural communities to participate in a growing global sector worth some US$60 billion every year.
Bamboo's rapid growth and strong root systems make bamboo a powerful soil protection tool. Estimates show that a single bamboo plant can bind up to 6m3 of soil. Countries across the world are increasingly recognising the relevance of bamboo for reversing land degradation.
In Bonn in September 2011 the 'Bonn Challenge' was launched, with a target to restore 150 million ha of degraded and deforested lands by 2020. In 2014, 40 INBAR Member States agreed to a statement to use bamboo to support the Bonn Challenge: pledging to restore 5 million hectares of land by 2030, using bamboo.
Bamboo and rattan are essential components of biodiverse landscapes in the regions in which they grow. They provide a direct source of nutrition and shelter for many primates, and the main source of nutrition for species including the Mountain Gorilla, Bale Monkey, Greater Bamboo Lemur and Giant Panda. More information on INBAR's work on biodiversity can be found here.
Bamboo-led afforestation provides a significant 'carbon gain,' given its high sequestration rates. Substantial amounts of carbon are stored in the bamboo forests of China, the world's largest, and the total will increase as planned afforestation programmes expand. The plant is now recognised in carbon offset programmes in China. INBAR is very active in promoting bamboo and rattan's important role in climate change mitigation.


Explore Melbourne at your own pace!
Hop on and off at the most popular Melbourne attractions!
See the very best of Melbourne on both land and water with your Melbourne hop-on, hop-off tour and river cruise.
Enjoy a flexible experience while making sure you don't miss any of the sights with your Melbourne hop-on, hop-off ticket. Witness the famous Melbourne landmarks and attractions such as Melbourne University, Federation Square and Docklands Stadium. Customise your travel and create your own itinerary – the choice is yours!
Your hop-on, hop-off ticket is valid for 24 hours and the buses operate on two routes – the City Route (red) and the St. Kilda Route (blue).
You have the freedom to hop on and hop off from the buses at any of the sites at your will.
After your open-top bus tour around the city, you can choose one of the three great cruises, which cover different aspects of the city as well as offer spectacular views of the Melbourne skyline from the river.
Ports and Docklands Cruise: Sail along one of the busiest trading ports in the Southern Hemisphere, the Melbourne Central Business District and enjoy stunning views of the historic Victoria Docklands.
River and Gardens Cruise: Meander past picturesque gardens and parks, as well as take in sights of some of Melbourne's famous sporting venues including the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Return Williamstown Ferry : Enjoy stunning views of Melbourne skyline from further round the coast as you take a return ferry cruise over to Williamstown.
Hop-on, Hop-off Tour: Buses depart between 9:30am and 5:30pm; every 40-60 minutes. Since this is an outdoor activity, the schedules might just change sometimes. Check the frequency and bus operating hours on the day of your tour just to be safe.
Hop-On, Hop-Off: Redeem your tickets at Federation Square (Mobile Vouchers are accepted here). To start from any of the stops, please show printed voucher to the driver.
River Cruise: Cruises depart from Southgate Promenade, near the Langham Hotel on the river's edge. Please arrive at the start point 20 mins prior to departure.
Cruise departure point is a 5 minute walk from Federation Square (stop 1), you may choose to start with cruise after exchange of tickets.
Timetable for the Melbourne River Cruises is subject to tidal and weather conditions and demand. We strongly recommend contacting Melbourne River Cruises (03 8610 2600) to confirm tour departure times. No/limited river cruises available on public holiday and event days.


Circadian Eyewear is designed and developed to maintain balanced and stable circadian rhythms without giving up the benefits of modern lifestyle. Our eyewear helps to sync the circadian rhythms with the natural environment for a better hormonal balance. It unlocks the body's innate healing powers and boosts the immune system for a healthier life.
Circadian Eyewear is classified as medical device and are tested by The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority.
Circadian Eyewear prevents the blue spectrum of the light from reaching the eyes. Scientific research has shown that the brain interprets this lack of blue light as total darkness (virtual darkness) and starts the production and release of the hormone melatonin. This sleep promoting hormone is the most potent source of antioxidant and an active component for the night circadian rhythms.
Blue blocking lenses have existed since the early 1950 and have been used for a variety of reasons. About the year 2000, researchers realized that blue light is the only part of the visible light spectrum which syncs the biological master clock with the natural environment. The attention shifted to production of glasses that would block the blue light to send a virtual darkness signal to the brain even in presence of a light source.
About the year 2000, researchers realized that blue light is the only part of the visible light spectrum which syncs the biological master clock with the natural environment.
Our Orpheus lens has been designed and developed in collaboration with two of the world's leading lens laboratories to cut minimum 99% of blue lights, while leaving other wavelengths almost untouched. This allows for virtual darkness condition while providing a great light transmittance factor ideal for most tasks before bedtime, including exposure to electronic screens.
Circadian Eyewear is designed to give a comfortable and tight fit for full coverage against peripheral light. This is to ensure that the only light which reaches the eyes has been filtered through the lenses to become free from blue lights. The brain will interpret the lack of blue lights as if it experiences total darkness (virtual darkness) and allow melatonin secretion to start.
Circadian Eyewear prevents the blue spectrum of the light from reaching the eyes.
Circadian Eyewear can be used in many different contexts. By regulating the body's circadian rhythms, it promotes timely and quality sleep which is crucial for overall health. Research is continually being done to test the effects of glasses protecting against blue wavelengths to improve physiological and psychological health. Since the secretion of melatonin starts shortly after wearing Circadian Eyewear, we are listing series of health issues which are directly associated with hormonal imbalance and melatonin levels in the body.
By regulating the body's circadian rhythms, it promotes timely and quality sleep which is crucial for overall health.
There are number of peer-reviewed research papers published in relation to blue light and its effect on entraining the circadian rhythms. There are also numerous scientific published papers on melatonin and its effect on physiological and mental health. In addition numbers of peer-reviewed research papers have been published on the effects of total and virtual darkness on health.


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The Alameda Free Library will welcome New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen via a live video stream on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Main library, 1550 Oak St. Gerritsen will converse with the audience from her home in Maine about her bestselling novels, including her thrilling Rizzoli & Isles series, which inspired TNT's popular television show. The event is a part of the Library Talks project.
Gerritsen left a successful practice as an internist to raise her children and concentrate on her writing. She gained nationwide acclaim for her first novel of medical suspense, the New York Times bestseller Harvest. She followed her debut with the bestseller Life Support and Gravity. Her other novels include: Body Double, The Sinner, The Apprentice and The Surgeon.
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Treat your pet to a five-star hotel experience.
Queen-size beds, flat-screen televisions and professional pet photography adorn the suites. A polished toy Bentley sits near the entrance, and multicolored pet treats line the window of one of the playrooms. For Austin pet lovers, no other dog day care compares.
Owner Liza De La Chapa opened D Pet Hotels Austin earlier this year after being a client at the original D Pet Hotels location in Hollywood, Calif.
For the furry occupants of the South Austin location, it's become a home away from home. Dogs spend time chasing one another in the playrooms, with staff always nearby, and lounge in front of their televisions, just as they would at home.
With three suite options to choose from, dogs can experience a true vacation while Mom and Dad enjoy theirs. The Capital Suite, which is the largest of the three, has modern touches, red and steel-gray accents and a large picture of the Austin skyline.
"[The Capital Suite] is ideal for multiple dogs, like a couple of Danes. We've even had some parents ask if they can stay too," De La Chapa says with a laugh.
When it comes to unleashing their energy, the dogs have plenty of space to run. Spanning 8,000 square feet, D Pet Hotels Austin hasn't reached its capacity yet and continues to welcome new clients daily.
"We had 40 dogs over Thanksgiving," De La Chapa recalls.
With many dogs coming in and out, De La Chapa and her staff are always dedicated to keeping each of the dogs happy and comfortable.
"We keep the rooms cool for them because we can put on a sweatshirt but they can't take off their fur coat," De La Chapa explains.
Before even becoming a D Pet Hotels client, dogs must be evaluated by a trainer, and are then separated by size and temperament.
After passing the temperament test, dogs are officially welcomed and the real fun begins.
At the end of each day, De La Chapa and her staff wipe the playrooms clean with veterinary-hospital-grade disinfectant.
While De La Chapa has owned the Austin location for only four months, she is excited for what the future holds.
"In the end, it's all about [the dogs]," she says.
For more information on D Pet Hotels Austin, visit austin.dpethotels.com. Follow Gio the poodle on Instagram at @fansofgio.


In France waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) accounts for 5% of household refuse produced each year. Although this proportion is modest, WEEE requires specific waste management, treatment and recovery operations, both because its toxic contents may endanger the environment and because it contains valuable raw materials. The EU adopted a strict legislative framework (2003 Directive) aiming at improving environmental performance through the involvement of all relevant stakeholders (Member States, producers, distributors). Today this directive is being revised by the European Parliament, following an agreement adopted by the Council of Ministers and the Parliament on December 20th, 2011, after two years of debate.
What kind of waste requires specific management?
Article 5 §1 of the Directive provides that Member States shall adopt appropriate measures to minimise the disposal of WEEE in the form of unsorted waste, to ensure the correct treatment of all collected WEEE and to achieve a high level of separate collection of WEEE. The goal is to better target goods dangerous to the environment, such as refrigerators containing ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases or fluorescent lamps containing mercury.
The Directive provides as a general goal that from 2016 the minimum collection rate shall be of 45 % (65% in 2019) calculated on the basis of the total weight of WEEE collected in a given year in the Member State concerned, expressed as a percentage of the average weight of EEE placed on the market in the three preceding years in that Member State. In order to make WEEE treatment substantially more efficient, the Parliament provides that Member States may set more ambitious separate collection rates.
The Directive considers producers and distributors of electric and electronic equipment (EEE) as part of the waste management process. Article 5 §2 specifies, among other things, that WEEE shall be returned free of charge to distributors and that retail shops with sales areas relating to EEE of minimum 400 m2 shall provide for the collection of small household appliances.
The Parliament also wishes to get producers involved through the implementation of the principle of "producer responsibility" (recital n°22). Concretely, it means that the design of products and equipment must meet the requirements established in the Directive 2009/125/CE, in view of facilitating re-use, dismantling and recovery of WEEE (see Article 4). Producers are thus involved through the entire life-cycle of a product, from its design and specific labelling to its collection, treatment, recovery and disposal, for the entire financing of which they may have to provide (recital n°23, Article 12 § 1).
According to the Parliament (recital n°15), 65 % of the EEE placed on the market is already separately collected today, but more than half of this is potentially the object of improper treatment and illegal exports, leading to environmental damage and putting the health of recycling workers in jeopardy. Besides, many electronic devices contain precious metals (platinum, gold, silver and copper, all prized for their outstanding conductivity) which are exported and then imported back into the EU. As a consequence, the new Directive's Article 10 § 1 provides that WEEE exports shall abide by the regulations (EC) nº 1013/2006 and n° 1418/2007, which set a strict framework for waste exports through a controlling and monitoring system.
This series of measures show that the Parliament pays special attention to WEEE. According to the ADEME, the French Environment and Energy Management Agency, it has been the fastest-growing kind of waste for several years (2 to 3% percent annual increase); the agency sets a collection target of 10kg per inhabitant as a goal to be reached in 2014. The EU Council should now formally adopt this compromise text. Following the publication in the Official Journal of the EU, Member States will be given an 18-month period to transpose the Directive into national law.


During the last year of the Obama administration, a complaint was filed alleging the Ivy League's affirmative action policies discriminated against Asian-American applicants. However, the Trump administration has sent a letter notifying the school that they will have until Dec. 1 to hand over documents on its admission policies, reported Reuters.
The Justice Department's probe is based on Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, according to the letter.
However, the school has maintained that their admissions process complies with all US laws and their 2017 freshmen class had a population that was over 50 percent women, nearly 15 percent African-American and more than one in five students were Asian.
Harvard is a private Institution. They can admit / give scholarships to whoever they want.
This is absolutely because Obama went there and now his daughter attends.
Harvard needs to counter sue the DOJ.
Word is they have a Cracker Jack legal dpt.
Hmm, wondering if this investigation hss anything to do with the fact that an Obama is attending Harvard. Seems like anything associated with our past President is open to tearing down or obliterating from existence.
Too many blacks? Not enough Russians?


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Sir Cliff Richard re-interviewed by South Yorkshire Police
He was interviewed under caution last year by police investigating alleged sex abuse of a young boy in the 1980s, but was not arrested or charged
By Agency 05 November 2015 • 11:45pm
Sir Cliff Richard said in a statement that the claims against him were "absurd and untrue"
Sir Cliff Richard has been interviewed by South Yorkshire Police after meeting officers voluntarily, a spokesman for the star said.
"Sir Cliff Richard voluntarily met with and was interviewed by members of South Yorkshire Police"
A spokesman for Sir Cliff Richard
The entertainer was interviewed under caution last year by detectives investigating a claim of a sex crime involving a young boy in the 1980s, but was not arrested or charged.
A spokesman said the singer spoke to officers this week.
He said: "Sir Cliff Richard voluntarily met with and was interviewed by members of South Yorkshire Police.
"He was not arrested or charged, nor has he ever been.
"He co-operated fully with officers and answered the questions put to him.
"Other than restating that the allegations are completely false and that he will continue to co-operate fully with the police, it would not be appropriate for Sir Cliff to say anything further at this time."
Cliff Richard performing at the Royal Albert Hall last month as part of his 75th birthday concert tour
Earlier this year South Yorkshire Police chief constable David Crompton said its investigation into the veteran entertainer had "increased significantly in size" and involved "more than one allegation".
Mr Crompton said the "expanding nature" of the investigation meant he could not give a date when it would be concluded.
In a letter to Keith Vaz, chairman of the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee, Mr Crompton said the force was in regular contact with Sir Cliff's lawyers.
But Sir Cliff's lawyers went on to criticise the committee for publishing the letter, claiming the disclosure had caused him a "further round of unnecessary and extremely damaging media coverage".
The 75-year-old singer said in a statement that the claims against him were "absurd and untrue" and he had "never, in my life, assaulted anyone".
Sir Cliff pictured earlier this year at the funeral of his good friend Cilla Black
The publication of the letter from Mr Crompton, dated February 10, followed a scathing independent report into an agreement between South Yorkshire Police and the BBC which led to a raid on the singer's home being broadcast live around the world.
• Police investigation into Sir Cliff Richard is 'floundering'
The independent report found that the deal "certainly interfered with his privacy and may well have caused unnecessary distress".
Former chief constable Andy Trotter said police should never have a made a deal with the broadcaster - a decision taken after BBC reporter Dan Johnson went to the force saying he knew they were investigating the veteran entertainer.
• Sir Cliff Richard gives first BBC interview since broadcaster aired police raid on home
Mr Crompton said a Metropolitan Police investigation into the leak to the BBC had been unable to find the source.
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AOICS Home
Archives of Organic and Inorganic Chemical Sciences
Rapid Peer Review Process | Scholarly Open Access Journal | Last Date for online Submission: January 31st, 2020 | Release of Volume 4 Issue 2: February 14th, 2020 |
An archive of organic and inorganic chemical sciences is a broad-based journal, which consists of specialized articles in various areas like formation of several organic and inorganic compounds and their specific classes such as aldehydes and ketones. The aim of the journal is to provide a platform for the researchers and academicians throughout the world to speedily publish, share and discuss various new findings and developments in the areas of chemical sciences. This journal is related to: stereochemistry, biochemistry, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, supramolecular chemistry, materials science, organic synthesis, natural products, heterocyclic chemistry, industrial inorganic chemistry, nmr spectroscopy, electrochemistry, organometallic compounds, etc.
Dyed Silicone Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
Adrian Krzysztof Antosik* and Nataniel Adrian Antosik
DOI : 10.32474/AOICS.2019.04.000186
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The paper presents the results of research on the impact of the amount of dye on selected commercially silicone pressuresensitive adhesives. The effect of dye addition of 0.5-3.0% wt. on useful properties of adhesives was investigated. Increasing the dye concentration caused a decrease in cohesion, stickiness and adhesion, and an increase in viscosity over time. Investigating the effect of the dye was caused by frequent requirements in industry, where it is required to improve the visibility of joints. It is used, for example, for bonding adhesive materials with low surface energy.....ReadMore
Prediction of Physico-Chemical Properties for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Based on Electronic Characteristics of Molecules
Mikhail Yu Dolomatov*, Nataliya H Paymurzina and Ella A Kovaleva
QSPR models have been developed to predict of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) based on quantum chemical and integral spectroscopic descriptors. The first ionization potentials calculated from the energies of the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO), relative autocorrelation empirical parameters and the total number of electrons of non-ionized molecules were used as quantum chemical descriptors. Ionization potentials, electron affinities, boiling points, molecular masses, saturation vapor pressure of PAHs were studied as physical-chemical properties. Ionization potentials and electron affinities (IPs and EAs) are calculated by the use of density functional theory (DFT). The predictive power of resulting model is demonstrated by testing it on unseen data that were not used during model generation. The obtained .....ReadMore
Fungi Lipases Homology Modeling and Molecular Docking with Fatty Acids and Tripalmitin of Palm Oil Effluent
Jeel Moya-Salazar* Joaquín Vértiz-Osores, Sandro Jibaja, Román Acevedo-Espinola, Roció Rupa, Mitchell Alarcón-Díaz, Miluska Vega-Guevara and Robert Cucho- Flores
Lipases are enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of long chain triglycerides. These enzymes have a key role in several human practices and industries, and it has been used in bioremediation processes. Due to the stability and specificity to their substrates under various conditions, their interest has grown during the last decade. The effluent from the palm oil industry contains about ~44% saturated fatty acids (mainly palmitic), ~37% monounsaturated fatty acids (mainly oleic acid) and 10% polyunsaturated fatty acids, potentially dangerous for the ecosystem. Bacteria and fungi contain lipases that are capable of degrade these lipids, but there are no sufficient studies on how these enzyme interacts with their substrates. In this study, by homology modeling, lipases 3D structure of Mucor circinelloides f. circinelloides 1006PhL and Rhizopu.....ReadMore
Phase Equilibria in the TlInSe2–TlInP2Se6–T l4P2Se6Quasiternary System
Igor Barchiy*, Anatolii Fedorchuk, Valeriya Tovt, Michal Piasecki and Anatolii Potapchuk
For the first time the phase equilibrium of the Tl4P2Se6–TlInP2Se6 binary and TlInSe2–TlInP2Se6–Tl4P2Se6 ternary systems were investigated by the methods of physical-chemical analysis (DTA, XRD, MSA) and mathematical design in multi-component system. It has been established that the Tl4P2Se6–TlInP2Se6 system belongs to the eutectic type and characterized by the formation of boundary solid solutions on the basis of complex compounds. The space phase diagrams, projection of liquidus surface of the TlInSe2–TlInP2Se6–Tl4P2Se6 system were constructed. Ternary system characterized by two invariant processes – eutectic (L  mtmTl4P2Se6 + TlInSe2+ htmTlInP2Se6,705K) and peritectic (L + hhtmTl4P2Se6 TlInSe2 + htmTlInP2Se6,739K). On the basis of complex selenophosphate compounds takes place metatectic, eutectoid (Tl4P2Se6) and tw.....ReadMore
Separation and Qualitative Characterization of Crude Oil by Conventional Techniques
Mohamed Riyas Hanifa and Mohamed Ibrahim Elzagheid*
The objective of this work is to separate and characterize qualitatively unknown crude oil samples by using available equipment and glassware found normally in most chemical laboratories. This approach is neither time-consuming nor expensive. A simple distillation setup was used to prepare the samples, and boiling range apparatus was used to measure the exact boiling points of the samples before the fractional distillation. Selected crude oil fractions obtained from fractional distillation were then characterized by using a refractometer, and a density meter. Obtained results were then compared with available reference values from authentic samples......ReadMore
Phytochemical Screening and Proximate Analysis of Garlic (Allium Sativum)
Muhammad Ali* and Idris S Ibrahim
Natural products have been an integral part of ancient traditional medicine systems. The objective of the study was to investigate the phytochemical constituents and proximate composition of Garlic (A. sativum) extracts. The phytochemical screening of the Garlic for various phytochemical constituents was conducted using laboratory method. The proximate and mineral composition was determined using standard method. The qualitative phytochemical screening of Allium sativum aqueous and ethanol extracts indicated the presence of Alkaloid, terpenoids, flavonoids, steroid, phenol, Anthraquinones, saponin, tannin and glycoside. Quantitatively, Alkaloid was found to be the abundant constituent making about 7.2%, followed by Tannin and saponin constituting 4.8% and 4.3% respectively. The qualitative proximate composit.....ReadMore
Evaluation of the Crystal and Particle Characteristics of the Biofield Energy Treated Antimony Metal Powder
Gopal Nayak, Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi and Snehasis Jana*
Antimony has many applications in metals, electronics, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals field. In this study, the influence of the Trivedi Effect�-Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on the physicochemical and thermal properties of antimony powder was evaluated using sophisticated analytical techniques. The test sample antimony powder was divided into two parts. The control sample did not receive the Biofield Energy Treatment, while the Biofield Energy Treated sample received the Trivedi Effect�-Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment remotely by a renowned Biofield Energy Healer, Gopal Nayak. The powder X-ray diffraction peak intensities of the treated antimony were significantly altered ranging from -34.44% to 22.53% compared to the control sample. Similarly, the crystallite sizes of the treated antimony .....ReadMore
Effects of the Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on the Physicochemical and Thermal Properties of Zinc Chloride
Alice Branton and Snehasis Jana*
Zinc chloride (ZnCl2) is used as a common source of zinc supplement in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. In this experiment, the impact of the Trivedi Effect®- Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on the physicochemical, thermal, and behavioral properties of ZnCl2 was evaluated using sophisticated analytical techniques. The test sample ZnCl2 was divided into two parts. One part of ZnCl2 was considered as a control sample (no Biofield Treatment was provided), while second part received the Trivedi Effect®-Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment remotely by a famous Biofield Energy Healer, Alice Branton and termed as treated ZnCl2. The powder XRD crystallite sizes and peak intensities of the treated ZnCl2 were significantly altered ranging from -16.67% to 99.97% a.....ReadMore
Experimental Approach, Computational DFT Investigation and a Biological Activity in the Study of an Organic Heterocyclic Compound
Tribak Z*
The title compound TZ1 was synthesized by N-alkylation reaction, and its structure was confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and IR, it was screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity by the agar well diffusion method against four bacteria, Gram-positive (Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa). The molecule was studied with the density functional theory (DFT) at B3LYP/6–31G (d,p) level in order to determine the relationship between the molecular structure and the antibacterial inhibition behavior. The molecular geometry, frontier molecular orbitals and Mulliken atomic charge of the compound are investigated to get a better insight of the molecular properties. The molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) for a compound was determined to check their ele.....ReadMore
Value Chain Analysis for Medicinal Plant based products in India: Case Study of Uttarakhand
Tanya Chhabra*
Value chain concepts and approaches can be used to understand the integration of producers of high value products in developing countries with regional and global markets. A value chain is a description of range of activities that involves processes of production, delivery and final disposal of the product after use. The value chain analysis involves the study of the structure, actors, and dynamics of value chains that connect farm and forest products. The participants, linkages, structure of cost and benefit and dynamics of the value chain are studied......ReadMore
Optimization of Chitosan+Activated Carbon Nanocomposite. Dft Study
David Hernández Benitez and Juan Horacio Pacheco Sánchez*
First, the minimum energy (geometry optimization DFT-DMol3) is obtained among C48 optimized ring carbon-system, and one non-optimized chitosan copolymer unit. Second, C24 and C9 optimized rings, each one interacting with an optimized chitosan copolymer unit (Ch). With the aim to investigate structural properties, the first case is optimized by applying smearing; and the second without smearing. Two parallel hypothetical carbon chains of 12 carbon atoms, symmetrically arranged are optimized in C24 carbyne ring; and one hypothetical 5 carbon-chain parallel to another 4 carbon-chain end optimized in a cumulene C9- ring. These carbon-ring structures here defined as activated carbons (AC), correspond to big pore size diameter obtained without chemical agent acting on them. Single p.....ReadMore
Kinetic Isotherm Studies of Azo Dyes by Metallic Oxide Nanoparticles Adsorbent
Madiha Batool*
We reported the synthesis of Cu4O3 nanoparticles fabricated by Camellia Sinensis (green tea) leaves extract as reducing and stabilizing agent and studied the azo dyes removal efficiency. The formation of copper oxide nanoparticles was confirmed after change in solution of salt and plant extract from green to pale yellow. Subsequently, the above said nanoparticles were characterized by SEM, XRD, FTIR, and UV spectrophotometer for size and morphology. The average particle size of copper oxide nanoparticle was found to be 17.26nm by XRD shrerrer equation, average grain diameter by SEM was calculated 8.5×10-2mm with spherical and oval shaped. UV spectroscopy range was between 200-400nm. These copper oxide nanoparticles were applied as azo dyes (Congo red and malachite green) degradation. Effect of.....ReadMore
Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Screening of the Leaves of Crotalaria Lachnosema Against Staphylococcus Aureus , Salmonella Typhi, Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae
Apampa Sulaiman Ayodeji*
The leaves of Crotalaria lachnosema were freshly collected, dried under-shade and ground into powder. The ethanolic extract of the sample was obtained by cold extraction and was fractionated with solvent of varied polarity. The fractions were analyzed for their phytochemicals and screened antimicrobial against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli . The phytochemicals were distributed among the test fractions. Tannins were found to be present in all the fractions and methanol fraction contains all the other tested phytochemicals except alkaloids and cardiac glucosides. The activities of the fractions were found to be more pronounced against E. coli than against the other test organisms.....ReadMore
Structures and Electrical Properties of Some Biologically Active Nucleic Acid Constituents
MS Masoud*
Zinc II, cadmium II and mercury II complexes derived from barbituric acid (BA), 5-nitrobarbituric acid (NBA), phenobarbital (PB) and 2-thiouracil (TU) were synthesized. The analytical results assigned the formation of complexes with the stoichiometries 1:1 and 1:2. The infrared spectral measurements assigned, and bands. The tetrahedral geometries are given for these complexes. The capacitance (CP) and the dielectric constant of the complexes are decreased with increasing the applied frequency and increased with increasing temperature. The behavior of the dielectric loss (εs) indicated a polar polarization mechanism. The loss tangent (tan δ) is decreased with increasing frequency and increased with increasing temperature while the impedance (Z) is mostly decreased with increasing both of frequency and temperature. Cole-Cole diagrams for .....ReadMore
Spectroscopy and Dipole Moment of the Molecule C13H20BeLi2SeSi Via Quantum Chemistry using Ab Initio, Hartree-Fock Method in the Base Set CC-Pvtz and 6-311G**(3df, 3pd)
Ricardo Gobato*, Marcia Regina Risso Gobato, Alireza Heidari and Abhijit Mitra
The work characterizes the electric dipole moment and the infrared spectrum of the molecule C13H20BeLi2SeSi. Calculations obtained in the ab initio RHF (Restrict Hartree-Fock) method, on the set of bases used indicate that the simulated molecule C13H20BeLi2SeSi features the structure polar-apolar-polar predominant. The set of bases used that have are CC-pVTZ and 6-311G** (3df, 3pd). In the CC-pVTZ base set, the charge density in relation to 6-311G** (3df, 3pd) is 50% lower. The length of the molecule C13H20BeLi2SeSi is of 15.799Å. The magnitude of the electric dipole moment || total obtained was p = 4.9771 Debye and p = 4.7936 Debye, perpendicular to the main axis of the molecule, for sets basis CC-pVTZ and 6-311**(3df, 3pd), respectively. The infrared spectra for absorbance and transmittance and their wavenumber (cm-1) were obtained in .....ReadMore
Metals Phytotoxicity Assessment and Phyto Maximum Allowable Concentration
NO Ryzhenko*
In this paper, the influence of metals (Cd, Pb, Cu, Co, Ni, Zn) on plants of spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) was investigated in polluted sod podzolic sandy loam on layered glacial sands and calcareous deep chernozem on loamy loess soils. We propose to highlight the metals' phytotoxicity with help of the Phyto Maximum Allowable Concentration. The Phyto Maximum Allowable Concentration is a permissible level of metals for plants in polluted soil and represents the safe degree for plants in contaminated ecosystem. The Phyto Maximum Allowable Concentration gives the possibility to estimate and to forecast the danger of metals for plants as a biological object that plays a very important role in the life of ecosystem. This approach may be applied for another metals phytotoxicity assessment for other plants......ReadMore
Synthesis and Antitubercular Acitivity of New Imidazo [2,1-B] [1,3,4] Thiadiazole-Phenothiazine Derivatives
Sunil Makwane and Rajiv Dua*
New series of 10-(2-Styryl-5,6-dihydro-imidazo[2,1-b] [1,3,4] thiadiazole-6-yl)-10H-phenothiazine were synthesized by cyclisation of various carboxylic acid with thiosemicarbazide in presence of sulphuric acid was to get compound 1. Another way phenothiazine treated with chloroacetyl chloride yielded compound 2. Further cyclisation of compound 1 and 2 followed by refluxation about 18 hrs to get the final products 3 and 3a-3i of the series. The structures of compounds were confirmed by IR,1 H-NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectroscopy and by chemical analysis. All the final synthesized compounds 3 and 3a-3i were screened for their antitubercular activity screened against M. tuberculosis H37 Rv......ReadMore
The Dangers of Lawn Chemicals at Home and Environment-A Problem Dealing Study
M Fazal Ur Rehman*
The Lawn chemicals are the chemicals which are used in our houses as well as gardens. These chemicals are used to kill the germs, pests, harmful bacteria and viruses. In lawn chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, chemicals, and fertilizers are included.These chemicals, in most cases, are designed to kill pests, germs,bacteria and viruses by ceasing their work functions. Actually, they cease their nutrition, movement in and out of individual's body cell.When they are exposed to these micro-organisms (germs, pests,bacteria, viruses) they either directly kill them or they terminatetheir functions and convert them into dead organisms......ReadMore
The Creation of C 13 H 20 Beli 2 SeSi. The Proposal of a Bio- Inorganic Molecule, Using Ab Initio Methods for The Genesis of a Nano Membrane
Ricardo Gobato*, Alireza Heidari and Abhijit Mitra
The work is an evolution of research already begin and in development. Therefore, we can observe a part that has already been commented that presents the whole development of the research from its beginning. Preliminary bibliographic studies did not reveal any works with characteristics studied here. With this arrangement of atoms and employees with such goals. Going beyond with imagination using quantum chemistry in calculations to obtain probable one new bio-inorganic molecule, to the Genesis of a bio- inorganic membrane with a combination of the elements Be, Li, Se, Si, C and H. After calculation a bio-inorganic seed molecule from the previous combination, it led to the search for a molecule that could carry the structure of a membrane. From simple molecular dynamics, through classical calculations, the structure of t.....ReadMore
Molar characterization and analytical UPLC method development of matrix impurity, disregards impurity, specified impurity associated undetectable impurity of laboratory drug Isatin
Rahul Hajare*
This is out line work on the process development for the impurity detection of Isatin from synthetic occurring and several new methods have been developed during the pursuit of this research. The article traces the evolution of various approaches and provides a comparison for overall efficiency. UPLC method has been developed and validated for simultaneous estimation of matrix impurity, disregards impurity; specified impurity associated undetectable impurity in pure synthetic formulations. Separation was carried out using column Hypersil ODS C18 (250 mm x 4.6mm x 5μm particle size) in isocratic mode using mobile phase composition pH 6.0 ammonium acetate Buffer: Acetonitrile (68:32) v/v and UV detection at 310 nm. The impurities were eluted at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/ min. The average retention times for matrix impurity, disregards impurity.....ReadMore
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