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|In Health News, Fish Oil
|By bodybio
Some things just belong together. Not too many of us eat only the meringue from the lemon pie. Sauerkraut on a bun without the sausage isn't quite the same gustatory delight. And sometimes the aunt is more fun when in the company of the uncle. Such is the case with essential fatty acids. The omega-3's can do their job without the omega-6's, but the outcome will eventually be out of whack. It's this imbalance that wrought the nefarious genius of a twisted, fear-huckstering fish oil report, so carefully crafted that the typical reader comes to believe that black is white.
The study reported in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute determined a positive relationship of non-vegetable sourced omega-3 fatty acids to prostate cancer. If non-vegetable, that leaves fish oil, known better for its downstream n-3 fats, EPA and DHA, than for the mother n-3, alpha-linolenic acid. The concern with this proposition is that the authors seem to have gone from home plate to home plate, in a 360-foot path without ever touching any of the bases. Healthy incredulity befits the reading of a 'scientific' paper. That leaves questions that most of us don't ponder, including these: Why would anyone take n-3 fats without also taking n-6 complements? Did any of the subjects bear a pre-existing pathology? Were the supplements, if used, of sufficiently high quality, as you would expect from a cGMP-obligated company? (The term "pharmaceutical grade" means only that toxins have been removed, and is otherwise unregulated, since many products that call themselves fish oil are not oils but ethyl esters instead of triglycerides.) Is it possible that individuals were removed from the study because they got healthy all of a sudden? Not to be too picky, but what were the capsules themselves made from, if supplements are to blame? Could the supplements have been combined with active pharmaceuticals or with contraindicated other supplements? Not finally, but at least additionally, why is it so that countries whose cuisine is dominated by fish—Scandinavia or Japan—do not also present a high level of prostate cancer? Funny thing: this study failed to tell us where the men in this investigation got their omega-3 fats. The dollar store? Canned tuna? Maybe from the fish they ate an hour prior to the blood draw?
The Public Library of Science has a journal called PLoS One. It covers primary research in science and medicine, submissions of which are subjected to intense scrutiny and peer review. However, the Journal does invite post-publication discussion and critique. In its April, 2013 issue, it printed an Icelandic study on consumption of fish products and the risk of prostate cancer. There were almost 2300 men, aged 67 and up, in this four-year project. Except for processed fish that was salted or smoked, fish oil or very high fish consumption was determined not to be associated with early or midlife prostate cancer risk (Torfadottir, 2013). Hmm. Go figure. Earlier Canadian meta-analysis discovered a 63% reduction in prostate-cancer-specific mortality among fish eaters, but no incipient protective effect by fish ingestion (Szymanski, 2010). That means eating fish did not prevent disease. There are other causes, such as too much conventionally raised red meat.
There is a strong suggestion in a Harvard study that total fat and certain saturated fatty acids may be implicated in prostate disease incidence, but that, "Among all men, those with the highest omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid and total marine fatty acid intakes were 40% less likely to die from prostate cancer," adding that "…high marine omega-3 fatty acid intake may improve disease-specific survival for all men" (Epstein, 2012). Although the source of DHA is not identified in the study in question, an Italian work cited the 22:6 n-3 as protective against physiological activities involved in the progression of prostate cancer cells (Bianchini, 2012). Marshall University mice that were fed a high n-3 diet containing fish oil concentrate presented with a decreased expression of genes expected to increase proliferation of prostate cancer cells by virtue of lowering estradiol values (Akinsete, 2012).
What about the n-6 to n-3 ratio we mentioned earlier? Glad you asked. In no particular order, try reading these authors to get the picture that n-3 fats need the accompaniment of the n-6 fats: (vanJaarsveld, 1997) (Ramirez0Silve, 2011) (Caramia, 2008) (Wijendran, 2004) (Simopoulos, 2002, 2008) (Gomez, 2011) (Yehuda, 1993, 1996). The additional info you need to find these is at the end of this piece. The ideal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is generally agreed to be 4 to 1. That's four times the omega-6 as omega-3. How come? The enzymes that desaturate and elongate fatty acids prefer to work along the n-3 pathway, and by the time they get to the n-6 fats, part of the n-6's have been burned for energy. Also, the enzyme pathway could be interrupted by age, booze, trans-fats, disease and overdose of dietary cholesterol (which is a good thing that can be overdone).
If fish oil is held culpable, which form? The ethyl ester form (EE) is made when the glycerol backbone of fish body oil is removed during molecular distillation and replaced by an ethanol, allowing the process to be completed at a lower temperature. It isn't a fat any more, and really shouldn't be allowed to be called an oil. This is now an ester that is not digested and absorbed by the body in the same manner as the original triglyceride. Once distilled, true fish oil has its triglyceride put back in a process called re-esterification, or re-concentration, a procedure that adds about 40% to the cost of the finished product. But this replacement of the glycerol—fish oil is a triglyceride—returns the substance to its natural state. Fish oil that has an alcohol head is metabolized just like an alcohol from liquor, and that's not what we expect from a supplement that's supposed to be a boon to health. Bioavailability of re-esterified triglycerides is superior to all other forms of fish oil (Dyerberg, 2010).
The study in question (Brasky, 2013) is of an observational nature, not experimental, such as a randomized, controlled, double-blinded trial would be. Observational studies are not used as reliable sources, though they can help to formulate hypotheses to be used in subsequent experiments (Nahin, 2012). Additionally, cause-effect has not been established. The paper was quick to point the finger at a dietary supplement. True, many supplements are misused for lack of direction by a qualified health care practitioner, such as a dietitian or clinical nutritionist. But that can be resolved with a phone call and an appointment. Mega-doses of fish oil do not mix well with drugs or supplements that thin the blood. If a person doesn't know that, he needs to. Though there is no established upper limit for fish oil, six grams might be too much, while two or three grams might just be on the mark for most adults. Actual dosage depends on the fish species and the levels of EPA and DHA in the product.
To balance the omega-3 fatty acids, evening primrose oil (EPO) is a good source of omega-6 fats, particularly of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is the preferred launching point for conversion to the longer derivatives. Yes, borage oil has more GLA than EPO, but also contains alkaloids that can tax the liver.
An interesting comment from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada is, "I have no idea how this paper got accepted for publication." (Professor Gopinadhan Paliyath)
Akinsete JA, Ion G, Witte TR, Hardman WE.
Consumption of high ω-3 fatty acid diet suppressed prostate tumorigenesis in C3(1) Tag mice.
Carcinogenesis. 2012 Jan;33(1):140-8.
Astorg P.
Dietary N-6 and N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and prostate cancer risk: a review of epidemiological and experimental evidence.
Cancer Causes Control. 2004 May;15(4):367-86.
Beckermann B, Beneke M, Seitz I.
Comparative bioavailability of eicosapentaenoic acid and docasahexaenoic acid from triglycerides, free fatty acids and ethyl esters in volunteers.
Arzneimittelforschung. 1990 Jun;40(6):700-4.
Bianchini F, Giannoni E, Serni S, Chiarugi P, Calorini L.
22 : 6n-3 DHA inhibits differentiation of prostate fibroblasts into myofibroblasts and tumorigenesis.
Br J Nutr. 2012 Dec 28;108(12):2129-37
Brasky TM, Crowe FL, Kristal AR.
n-3 Fatty acids and prostate cancer risk.
Br J Nutr. 2012 Nov 14;108(9):1721.
Theodore M. Brasky, Amy K. Darke, Xiaoling Song, Catherine M. Tangen, Phyllis J. Goodman, et al
Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer Risk in the SELECT Trial
JNCI J Natl Cancer Inst (2013) doi: 10.1093/jnci/djt174 First published online: July 10, 2013
Caramia G.
The essential fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3: from their discovery to their use in therapy
Minerva Pediatr. 2008 Apr;60(2):219-33.
Chua ME, Sio MC, Sorongon MC, Morales ML Jr.
The relevance of serum levels of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and prostate cancer risk: A meta-analysis.
Can Urol Assoc J. 2013 May;7(5-6):E333-43.
Dyerberg J, Madsen P, Møller JM, Aardestrup I, Schmidt EB.
Bioavailability of marine n-3 fatty acid formulations.
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2010 Sep;83(3):137-41.
Epstein MM, Kasperzyk JL, Mucci LA, Giovannucci E, Price A, Wolk A, Håkansson N, Fall K, Andersson SO, Andrén O
Dietary fatty acid intake and prostate cancer survival in Örebro County, Sweden.
Am J Epidemiol. 2012 Aug 1;176(3):240-52.
Fradet V, Cheng I, Casey G, Witte JS.
Dietary omega-3 fatty acids, cyclooxygenase-2 genetic variation, and aggressive prostate cancer risk.
Edward Giovannucci, Eric B. Rimm, Graham A. Colditz, Meir J. Stampfer, Alberto Ascherio,
Chris C. Chute and Walter C. Willett
A Prospective Study of Dietary Fat and Risk of Prostate Cancer
JNCI J Natl Cancer Inst. Volume 85, Issue 19; Pp. 1571-1579.
C. Gómez Candela, L. M.ª Bermejo López and V. Loria Kohen
Importance of a balanced omega 6/omega 3 ratio for the maintenance
of health. Nutritional recommendations
Nutr Hosp. 2011;26(2):323-329.
Richard Nahin, PhD, MPH
Observational Studies and Secondary Data Analyses to Assess Outcomes in Complementary and Integrative Health Care
NCCAM Research Blog. 25 June, 2012
Neubronner J, Schuchardt JP, Kressel G, Merkel M, von Schacky C, Hahn A.
Enhanced increase of omega-3 index in response to long-term n-3 fatty acid supplementation from triacylglycerides versus ethyl esters.
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2011 Feb;65(2):247-54.
Pettersson A, Kasperzyk JL, Kenfield SA, Richman EL, Chan JM, Willett WC, Stampfer MJ, Mucci LA, Giovannucci EL.
Milk and dairy consumption among men with prostate cancer and risk of metastases and prostate cancer death.
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2012 Mar;21(3):428-36.
Ivonne Ramírez-Silva, Salvador Villalpando, Jessica E Moreno-Saracho and Daniel Bernal-Medina
Fatty acids intake in the Mexican population. Results of the National Nutrition Survey 2006
Nutrition & Metabolism 2011, 8:33
Reese AC, Fradet V, Witte JS.
Omega-3 fatty acids, genetic variants in COX-2 and prostate cancer.
J Nutrigenet Nutrigenomics. 2009;2(3):149-58.
Schuchardt JP, Neubronner J, Kressel G, Merkel M, von Schacky C, Hahn A.
Moderate doses of EPA and DHA from re-esterified triacylglycerols but not from ethyl-esters lower fasting serum triacylglycerols in statin-treated dyslipidemic subjects: Results from a six month randomized controlled trial.
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2011 Dec;85(6):381-6.
Simopoulos AP.
The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Biomed Pharmacother. 2002 Oct;56(8):365-79.
Artemis P. Simopoulos
The Importance of the Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio in Cardiovascular Disease and Other Chronic Diseases
Experimental Biology and Medicine 233:674-688 (2008)
Sorongon-Legaspi MK, Chua M, Sio MC, Morales M Jr.
Blood level omega-3 Fatty acids as risk determinant molecular biomarker for prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer. 2013;2013:875615.
Szymanski KM, Wheeler DC, Mucci LA.
Fish consumption and prostate cancer risk: a review and meta-analysis.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Nov;92(5):1223-33.
Torfadottir JE, Steingrimsdottir L, Mucci L, Aspelund T, Kasperzyk JL, Olafsson O, Fall K, et al
Milk intake in early life and risk of advanced prostate cancer.
Am J Epidemiol. 2012 Jan 15;175(2):144-53. .
Torfadottir JE, Valdimarsdottir UA, Mucci L, Stampfer M, Kasperzyk JL, Fall K, Tryggvadottir L et al
Rye bread consumption in early life and reduced risk of advanced prostate cancer.
Cancer Causes Control. 2012 Jun;23(6):941-50.
Torfadottir JE, Valdimarsdottir UA, Mucci LA, Kasperzyk JL, Fall K, Tryggvadottir L, et al
Consumption of fish products across the lifespan and prostate cancer risk.
PLoS One. 2013 Apr 17;8(4):e59799.
P.J. van Jaarsveld, C.M. Smuts, H.Y. Tichelaar, M. Kruger, C.J. Lombard, A.J.S. Benadé
The influence of different ratios and dosages of an ω6:ω3 fatty acid supplement on the lipoprotein cholesterol and fatty acid profile in nonhuman primates on a western atherogenic diet
Nutrition Research. 17(11-12); Nov-Dec 1997: 1733-1747
Vasuki Wijendran and K.C. Hayes
DIETARY n-6 AND n-3 FATTY ACID BALANCE AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Annual Review of Nutrition. July 2004; 24: 597-615
Yehuda S, Carasso RL.
Modulation of learning, pain thresholds, and thermoregulation in the rat by preparations of free purified alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids: determination of the optimal omega 3-to-omega 6 ratio.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1993 Nov 1;90(21):10345-9.
Yehuda S, Brandys Y, Blumenfeld A, Mostofsky DI.
Essential fatty acid preparation reduces cholesterol and fatty acids in rat cortex.
Int J Neurosci. 1996 Sep;86(3-4):249-56.
Yehuda S, Rabinovtz S, Carasso RL, Mostofsky DI.
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Forever 21 has a $81 million rescue bid from landlords, Authentic Brands Group
The proposed deal amounts to a fraction of what the international fashion pioneer was once worth
Published on February 03, 2020.
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The Times Square Forever 21 store in New York City.
Credit: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg
A group including two of Forever 21's biggest landlords has offered to buy the bankrupt retailer for $81 million, a fraction of what the international fashion pioneer was once worth.
The consortium of Simon Property Group, Brookfield Property Partners and Authentic Brands Group is seeking to buy substantially all of the company's assets, according to documents filed Sunday in federal bankruptcy court.
The so-called stalking-horse agreement sets a minimum price for a proposed auction later this month. If no other bidders step forward, the consortium would be declared the winner.
The agreement calls for a court hearing on the deal no later than Feb. 13 and court approval by Feb. 18, the documents show. The would-be buyers have the right to close and wind down certain stores and conduct going-out-of-business sales, according to the filing. They're also entitled to a $4.65 million break-up fee under some circumstances if the sale isn't completed.
Forever 21 had been in "substantial, round-the-clock negotiations" about the bid, the Los Angeles-based company said in documents filed last week.
Bloomberg News previously reported that Authentic Brands and Simon Property were mulling a plan to acquire the retail chain. Forever 21 was talking about selling a stake to Simon and its other largest landlord, Brookfield Property Partners, before it filed for bankruptcy in September, Bloomberg reported in September. Negotiations broke down and the company had to seek court protection without a reorganization plan in place.
The chain has since struggled to raise money to exit bankruptcy, with potential lenders and buyers balking because of poor sales and the founding Chang family's insistence on maintaining control. Forever 21 recently told suppliers in a letter reviewed by Bloomberg that it's short on cash and that it could be forced to liquidate if a buyer doesn't emerge.
As part of the stalking-horse bid, the would-be buyers deposited almost $13.5 million in connection with the potential sale, and any competing bids would have to deposit 10 percent of the cash purchase price up front, according to court filings.
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Bréban is een gemeente in het Franse departement Marne (regio Grand Est) en telt 88 inwoners (2009). De plaats maakt deel uit van het arrondissement Vitry-le-François.

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De oppervlakte van Bréban bedraagt 10,3 km², de bevolkingsdichtheid is dus 8,5 inwoners per km².

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Onderstaande figuur toont het verloop van het inwonertal (bron: INSEE-tellingen).

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By Fifth Feather January 31, 2013 1360 No comment
We are utterly delighted to announce that The Fifth Feather is joining our team. As you probably already know, The Feather has been maybe the smartest Hawks blog going for a while now, and we're lucky that that level of hockey intellect and snark will be part of our dysfunctional family. Don't worry, he won't be making our twitter feed any more schizo, as he will still be found @fifthfeather. And for all you other Hawks blogs, if you're worried that we will systematically add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own to make an all-powerful species, we will. Resistance if futile. -Fels
So this is what the other side smells like. I can see why I've been away for so long. Anyways, let's get to it. You've all waited long enough.
–Patrick Kane is looking more and more like a basketball player in hockey equipment after every game this season. What I mean by that is his ability to slow down the play, handle the puck, and maneuver his way around the ice is very point guard-esque. His assist on Hossa's OT winner in Dallas should've been on an Ahmad Rashad-narrated highlight reel. (Is Ahmad Rashad still alive? Is he still roaming NBA sidelines? These are questions I need to know answers to. Also, let's put "Inside Stuff" back on the air while we're at it. That show was great.)
–Let's give credit to whoever removed the giant Swedish meatball that was residing in Niklas Hjalmarsson's cranium the past two seasons. His patience with the puck and ability to take a check has been sorely missing since Lord Stanley was hoisted. And the first person to mention the Jason Pominville concussion from two years ago as some reason for his subpar play gets to be the first person blow-torched. (Did I mention I brought a blowtorch with me in the move? That's right, I did. Be afraid.)
–I like Johnny Oduya. I think he's a really solid hockey player. But I will not allow myself to be sucked into a false sense of security until the playoffs roll around. Maybe it's the scar tissue of him looking more like Steve Poapst reincarnated against Phoenix but he still has to prove himself when the playing surface shrinks and the decision-making process quickens.
–Hockey is such a funny game. After the playoffs last season, there were more than a few people that wanted a complete tear down of the roster and declared the Hawks further from the Stanley Cup than ever before. And of course, now they are a legitimate Cup contender and are likely a top 3 seed in the Western Conference.
I really enjoyed this article I read the other day for a number of reasons (number 1 with a bullet is the comment section where hockey fans harpoon the guy for not knowing hockey and the guy has to go on the comment section to defend his hockey resume. On a Harvard Business Blog. Never change, hockey fans). The main point of the article is something I'm a firm believer in and that is luck plays a bigger factor in hockey than any other sport. Yeah, it helps to be the most skilled team in the league but without much luck and you're essentially begging for a first round elimination. Just ask Detroit.
–The Hawks resurgent power play should serve as a reminder to us all that assistant coaches are largely interchangeable and highly overvalued. Just as Kings fan bitched about what an awful coach Jamie Kompon was, Hawk fans are now singing his praises for being some kind of power play whisperer.
–Games like he had against Minnesota show why there is a lot to like about Andrew Shaw. But let's not have any illusions during the good times: He's nothing more than a role player. Albeit, a very useful one, but not a guy that should be counted on for any kind of consistent offensive production.
–Yeah, he's off to a very good start, but I'm all for tying Corey Crawford to the net, a la the Gimp in "Pulp Fiction." He over-commits to pucks like Matthew Perry over-commits to romantic comedies. The results are him swimming all over his crease when he loses his net. Please stop this. Unfortunately, I think that's just who he is.
–Are there really people out there questioning Brandon Saad and his reason for playing on the top line? Amazingly, not every young player walks into the league and sets the world on fire. Maybe this is just my amateur eye but he's fit in as well any other guy the Hawks have thrown up on the top 6 in the last two years (admittedly, not an impressive list) to play with the stars.
–There are few things sexier than Nick Leddy carrying the puck with a full head of steam. It's very easy to see why Stan Bowman fell in love with him three years ago. So far, he's used his speed to make something happen offensively at least once in every game. It's amazing how much more comfortable he looks when he's not asked to play 20 minutes a game, kill penalties, carry a dead beat partner around the ice, and play against top lines. Funny how that works.
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BHO is a concentrated cannabis extract that uses butane as a solvent to release all the cannabinoids, terpenes, and THC. It is often called honey oil due to its resemblance to the sweet viscous substance. There are many different varieties like budder and dust. BHO extraction if more often used for purer, clearer forms of marijuana concentrate such as glass and shatter. It is used on high quality marijuana buds, rather than trim or salvage weed. It is popular because many enthusiasts claim it provides the purest THC. It is useful to know that Butane Hash Oil is not legal everywhere that marijuana is legal. For example, In California, though marijuana laws are very liberal and medical and recreational marijuana are used, it is still a grey area when it comes to the area of concentrates. Making, possessing, or using marijuana concentrates like BHO, may not be legal under particular circumstances. It is in a category of its own and must be treated as such. You will have to look up the laws in your jurisdiction on this and other sites to see if marijuana or THC concentrates (waxing) are allowed to be used medically in your area.
Step 1. Stuff your ground pot into the extraction tube.
An extractor is a tube you can buy at head shops or purchase online.
Above, you can see an extraction tube filled with ground bud being flushed with the butane. Your exactor will have a hole at the end for the cannabinoids dissolved in the butane to exit into your Pyrex dish. The tube will have a large hole at the end, a filter to take out as many impurities as possible. There will also be some holes at the top. Again, these can be found at head shops or online. You will want to grind your weed, and pack the extractor tightly.
Step 2. Flush your weed filled extractor with your pressurized butane.
This step needs to be done outside so that butane and its fumes do not accumulate.
Step 3. Evaporate all of the butane out in your double boiler.
Step 4. Employ a vacuum pump to get rid of the last bit of butane and you have pure butane hash oil.
Now, a note of caution. Do not make BHO yourself if you are not a professional. There are countless stories of non-professionals and sometimes even professionals causing an explosion and suffering severe burns while trying to make Butane Hash Oil. The butane is highly flammable and explosive.
You need to be a practiced chemist to safely make BHO. So, don't make it if you're not. Just go buy some. On our site here, in general, is how you do it. This method is published on our site for informational purposes: https://www.ncsm.nl/english/diy/smoke-use-hash-oil If you really want to make BHO on your own, learning this method is a first step, you will also need to get real-world training from professional BHO chemists.
Butane is a non-edible solvent used to quickly dissolve all the THC and other cannabinoids in your weed. The method above is the first step in making BHO wax, making shatter BHO, and making BHO oil.
Whether you get oil, wax, or shatter depends on how you process the Butane Hash Oil which is the result of this process.
BHO stands for Butane Hash Oil. Butane is a nonpolar solvent that dissolves all the powerful, polar cannabinoids, terpenoids, and other plant substances which add to the therapeutic efficacy of this powerful marijuana extract. This is generally accomplished by flushing a tube of cannabis bud with liquified butane, which quickly extracts all of the important substances. The next step is to evaporate off the butane, and this is where safety concerns come from. Butane is flammable and not great for consumption either. So, you have to get it all out and produce a pure and potent product. The result is an oily or waxy, resinous, and sticky product with extremely high THC content and is absolutely some of the most potent stuff you will ever come across. It is often used in smoking sessions in the same manner as other types of waxes and dabs. We have given you a glimpse of the best way to make bho shatter and other products. A common concern for first time users is the high THC content, for which they may be unprepared. It is also of concern that there may be left over butane in the final product.
1. Edibles Edibles bypass the need to inhale smoke of any kind which can damage the lungs.
Only professionally manufactured BHO concentrates can be used in edibles. Butane is dangerous to consume. Dosing can be tricky with edibles. Also, many users aren't interested in cooking or combining their treatment with food which may introduce allergies or other problems.
2. Vapor Vaporizing hash oil may cause less lung damage than smoking it. However, there is a theoretical risk of popcorn lung. You may have to use an expensive vaporizer which is made specifically to vaporize hash oil. Not every vaporizer which vaporizes liquid is suitable.
3. Topical Topical use (on top of the skin) can treat skin problems and arthritis. It does not harm the lungs and has fewer psychoactive effects. Topical use may be ineffective in treating nervous system and mood disorders as few cannabinoids absorb through the skin to reach nervous system receptors.
4. Smoke Smoking may be the strongest way to get the effects of BHO concentrates. Smoking can be done by adding oil to a spliff, smoking dabs in an oil rig, or in a bowl with healthstone as described on our page here: https://www.ncsm.nl/english/best-ways-smoke-wax-dabs Smoke of any kind may damage the lungs. Due to the speed at which smoke goes into effect, and the strength of BHO, heart rate and blood pressure could be temporarily elevated, leading to an increased risk of organ damage.
5. Tincture Tincture is exceptionally handy and can be used under the tongue. All butane must be removed before use in a tincture. Tincture is best made with an edible solvent like ethanol but professional manufacturers may produce varieties using BHO. Tincture cannot be made with butane still present in the oil. Stick to ethanol based tinctures unless BHO tincture is made professionally with strict quality control. Butane is not edible like ethanol.
BHO is safe when made by qualified manufacturers. However, there are two main dangers when making BHO. The first is that butane, the solvent used in making Butane Hash Oil is highly flammable. When using it in an enclosed space, the area can become full of flammable fumes. The risk of explosion and fire is greatest when evaporating the butane out of the hash oil. This is why a double boiler is used. This has to be done very safely and at very low temperature.
The second safety issue is that butane is not for consumption. Small amounts of butane are inhaled anytime you use a regular lighter, which uses butane as its fuel source. Some drug abusers huff butane in order to get high. It is the most commonly abused solvent in the United Kingdom. Though this is proof of it's toxicity, it also shows that small amounts of which there may be residues in properly prepared BHO, are readily tolerated. Therefore, properly prepared BHO is likely to have a good safety profile as far as drugs go. However, improperly prepared BHO can have dangerous levels of butane left over.
There are a few ways to tell the quality of your BHO. First, with oil, shatter, and other forms which are supposed to be clear, make sure the product is transparent. You should be able to put it on top of your desk and see through it. However, some hash oil products are not made to be transparent. For these, you will need to test them out by smell and by watching for flames. Since butane is highly flammable, concentrates with too much left-over butane will flame up when heated rather than producing a nice melting and fuming process. There may also be a smell of butane in the concentrate which has not been properly purged.
When deciding which type of marijuana to use, you can consult our database of marijuana strains here: https://www.ncsm.nl/strain You may want a strain with a high THC content and which is resinous and full of trichomes. A strain which has a good taste may also be a concern, especially if you intend to use your BHO in edibles or tinctures. We recommend a Fruity Pebbles strain for taste, and good ole OG Kush for potency.
Butane Hash Oil is a powerful way to make marijuana concentrates with up to 90% cannabinoids. That makes for extremely powerful medicine or a powerful recreational trip. It is therefore important to respect the dabs, the BHO oil, wax, and shatter. You should learn your tolerance before just taking in the dab hits. Use the experience of your doctor and peers. Not many if any doctors are prescribing dabs for issues but it may be on it's way to treat intractable pain or nausea. It is even possible to make dabs with how THC and high levels of other therapeutic cannabinoids so it may only be a matter of time before BHO and other pure concentrates become a preferred method of medical and recreational administration.
1.3 How is BHO used?
thing works like a charm. Even does regular old leafer and you get good oil. You can mix it into your E-pen and flavor it too. This thing makes enough to last you like 3months in only an hour. 4-5 butane canisters and bang 500$ in material.


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Katy Perry, Capitol Records, & "Dark Horse" Collaborators Ordered To Pay Christian Rapper $2.8 Million (UPDATE)
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Perry's 2013 hit was found to have infringed on the copyright of Flame's "Joyful Noise."
UPDATE 8-2-19: On Thursday, the jury decided that Katy Perry, her label, and other "Dark Horse" collaborators must pay a total of $2.8 million in damages to Marcus Gray and his co-writers.
According to The New York Times, Perry must pay $550,000, while her label, Capitol Records, owes nearly $1.3 million. The pop singer's five collaborators on the song were also ordered to pay, including star producer Max Martin, who owes $253,000. Martin's former protégé, Dr. Luke, owes $61,000 personally, while his company, Kasz Money Inc., owes $189,000.
The jury found 22.5 percent of the profits from the No. 1 hit were attributable to "Joyful Noise." Gray and his co-writers had asked for nearly $20 million in the damages phase of the trial, according to Variety.
The plaintiffs contended that "Dark Horse" was responsible for $31 million coming in to Capitol, counting not just profits from the single itself, but the album and live DVD on which it appeared. Capitol disputed that accounting and maintained that after production and promotion expenses, the label's profits from the song were only $650,000.
On Friday, Perry's attorney issued the following statement on behalf of Perry and her collaborators:
The writers of 'Dark Horse' view the verdicts as a travesty of justice. There is no infringement. There was no access of substantial similarity. The only thing in common is unprotectable expression—evenly spaced 'C' and 'B' notes—repeated. People including musicologists from all over are expressing their dismay over this. We will continue to fight at all appropriate levels to rectify the injustice.
See below for the original story.
On Monday, a jury in Los Angeles federal court found that Katy Perry's 2013 hit, "Dark Horse," infringes on the copyright of a 2008 Christian rap song titled "Joyful Noise" by Marcus Gray, who records under the name Flame.
Following a weeklong trial including testimony by Perry and her longtime producer and collaborator Lukasz Gottwald (aka Dr. Luke), the nine-person jury returned an unanimous verdict that "Dark Horse" used the beat from "Joyful Noise" without Gray's permission.
Today, the damages portion of the trial began to determine how much is owed by Perry and her collaborators, including the aforementioned Gottwald, Karl Martin Sandberg (aka Max Martin), Henry Walter (aka Cirkut), songwriter Sarah Hudson, and rapper Jordan Michael Houston (aka Juicy J). The latter artist raps a verse on the track.
Gray filed the lawsuit in July 2014 alongside producer Chike Ojukwu and co-writer Emanuel Lambert, as well as fellow Christian rapper Lecrae, who contributes a feature verse to "Joyful Noise." In the suit, Gray added that his song had been "irreparably tarnished by its association with the witchcraft, paganism, black magic, and Illuminati imagery evoked by the same music in 'Dark Horse.'"
In their testimony, Perry and Gottwald testified that they had never heard "Joyful Noise." According to Billboard, they also argued that because Ojukwu created the beat independently before licensing it to Gray, the song itself was a derivative work—and the plaintiffs therefore had no legitimate copyright claim to the beat.
Gray and his lawyers argued that even though "Joyful Noise" catered to Christian audiences, it appeared on Gray's Grammy-nominated album, Our World Redeemed, and was thus successful enough for Perry and her team to have heard it. Musicologist Todd Decker also took the stand for the plaintiffs, after independently determining that Perry and her co-defendants had "borrowed" the "Dark Horse" beat from "Joyful Noise."
The defendants countered with New York University musicologist Lawrence Ferrara, who said "Dark Horse" wasn't substantially similar to "Joyful Noise." Ferrara added that Perry's hit contains basic elements common across countless staple songs, including Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," and "Merrily We Roll Along."
In the past, copyright cases like "Dark Horse" rarely went before a jury. However, the nearly $5 million judgment against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams over their 2013 hit, "Blurred Lines," has changed all that. Thicke and Pharrell were found to have infringed on the "style and feel" of Marvin Gaye's 1977 hit, "Got to Give It Up," rather than using a specific melody or lyrics.
Read all the lyrics to Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" featuring Juicy J and Flame's "Joyful Noise" on Genius now.
Robin Thicke & Pharrell Ordered To Pay Nearly $5 Million In Finalized "Blurred Lines" Lawsuit
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Sochi Autodrom - Russian Grand Prix 2021
Sochi Autodrom, formerly known as Sochi International Street Circuit and Sochi Olympic Park Circuit, is a part of a venue used for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The Olympic Park and the racing circuit is located in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia ner the southern border. The surface was not laid until after the closing ceremony of the Olympics. Hermann Tilke designed the track and the first Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix was given the green light by the FIA after the first official inspection in August 2014.
Sochi Autodrom is partly integrated in the public road network and consists of two circuits. The long circuit is to be used only for Formula 1, the short circuit is supposed to function throughout the year to host multiple motorsport events. The large lap, including 1.7 kilometers of public roads, is 5.85 kilometers long and feature 19 corners, 12 right-handers and 7 left-handers. The track width varies from 13 to 15 meters and the direction is clockwise. The track's combination of straights and really fast corners makes it to one of the fastest Formula One tracks. The top speed is about 340 km/h.
Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone signed a deal with Russian President Putin for Sochi to host the Russian Grand Prix until 2020. The Russian government spent about 200 million dollars to build the circuit that hosted the country's first ever Formula 1 grand prix. It fulfilled a long-held ambition of Putin's for Russia to be part of the multi-million dollar Grand Prix circuit, former attempts to stage a race at Moscow and St Petersburg having failed.
A virtual lap of Sochi Autodrom


I have been married to Jeff Angel for 23 years and we have two children. Our son Mason is a student at Tech and our daughter Rebecca is a junior at BCHS. I grew up in Knoxville the youngest of a bunch of children and stepchildren. I am a WGU graduate. Yes, the "night owl" university you hear about on the radio. This is my second year teaching, because I didn't get serious about college until my own children were big enough to feed themselves. I have four dogs. I love jeep riding, cooking, and crafting. I collect old quilts and mason jars.


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Wilton Reads Begins March 5 with Heather Morris' "The Tattooist of Auschwitz"
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The Wilton Library welcomes all community members to come together to read, discuss, and reflect upon The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris for its 13th Wilton Reads event. Wilton Reads has provided an opportunity through fine literature to sharpen our view of ourselves and the world around us. This year's community-wide read will bring an exploration of the Holocaust through insightful programming and a collaboration with the Wilton Public Schools.
To encourage readership and to kick off the Wilton Reads 2019 program, 200 paperback copies of the book will be distributed to community members on a first-come, first-served basis, one per person on Feb. 27 from 10 - 12 p.m. and 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. while supplies last. The library also has copies of the book in large print, eBook, eAudiobook, and audiobook on CDs. Programming will include book discussions, a documentary film screening, a history lesson, a concert, and more beginning March 5, all culminating in the author talk in-person with Heather Morris on April 11. Click here for all Wilton Reads 2019 details, helpful links and registration information.
Heather Morris is a native of New Zealand, now resident of Australia. She was introduced to an elderly gentleman who "might just have a story worth telling." The day she met Lale Sokolov changed both their lives. Their friendship grew, and Lale embarked on a journey of self-scrutiny, entrusting the innermost details of his life during the Holocaust to her. Morris originally wrote Lale's story as a screenplay – which ranked high in international competitions – before reshaping it into her debut novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
Wilton Library is located at 137 Old Ridgefield Road in Wilton, Conn. For more information, visit wiltonlibrary.org.


What is RateSetter Loan PPI?
There are many ways of referring to RateSetter Loan payment protection insurance (PPI), these include credit insurance, credit protection or loan repayment insurance. The purpose of PPI was to help a borrower make their repayments to RateSetter Loan if they couldn't due to an unforeseen event, such as sickness, injury or redundancy.
Many PPI policies sold by RateSetter Loan were added on to a loan, credit/store card, mortgage or an overdraft.
The duration of RateSetter Loan PPI usually covers a period of 12 months allowing the borrower to time to seek employment or return to work, if appropriate.
How was RateSetter Loan PPI mis-sold?
Some customers were sold RateSetter Loan PPI without knowing it had been added to their loan. Consumers say that RateSetter Loan advised them their loan, mortgage or credit card application would not be approved if they didn't buy RateSetter Loan PPI. This meant borrowers took out the RateSetter Loan PPI, even though they may not need it because they didn't want to risk losing the deal.
Were you mis-sold PPI by RateSetter Loan?
Were you unemployed, self-employed or retired at the time RateSetter Loan sold you the PPI policy?
Had you been unemployed, self-employed or retired when you were sold your PPI policy by RateSetter Loan, you would not have received any benefit from it as you would not have been covered.
Did you know that PPI had been added to your agreement by RateSetter Loan?
If you had no idea that RateSetter Loan had added PPI to your agreement, it could have been done without your consent. Alternatively it could have been an opt-out box that wasn't clearly visible.
Had the RateSetter Loan explained the total cost of RateSetter Loan PPI to you at the time of sale?
All costings relating to the PPI should have been explained to you by RateSetter Loan. This will be a major mis-selling factor if it wasn't done.
Did RateSetter Loan make it known that that some of the PPI premium may have been paid as commission?
If more than 50% of your PPI premium was paid as commission to RateSetter Loan, this is classed as high commission under the Plevin rule. You were mis-sold and due a PPI refund.
Were you made aware by RateSetter Loan that you could cancel the PPI policy?
RateSetter Loan should have explained that you had a cooling off period and could exercise your right to cancel the PPI policy within that time.
Were you made aware by RateSetter Loan of any circumstances or exclusions where you would not be successful in making a claim?
If RateSetter Loan had not made clear any exclusions or circumstances that would prevent you from claiming, you may have been mis-sold RateSetter Loan PPI policy.
Were any enquiries made by RateSetter Loan if you had other PPI cover that would cover repayments?
RateSetter Loan has a responsibility to find out if you had sufficient PPI cover elsewhere.
Were you pressured into purchasing the RateSetter Loan PPI policy?
RateSetter Loan should have looked at your personal situation to assess if you would benefit from having PPI without any pressure or hard-sell.
At the time of taking out the PPI policy with RateSetter Loan, did you have any pre-existing medical conditions?
If you had any pre-existing medical conditions that meant you could not have worked for the duration of the RateSetter Loan PPI term, you would not be covered by the RateSetter Loan PPI policy.
Was it implied to you that RateSetter Loan PPI was necessary to get the finance?
If the finance sought was such that required a PPI policy, RateSetter Loan should have let you know that you could shop around to find and compare PPI cover or if you already had PPI in place, RateSetter Loan should not have sold you their PPI policy.
Did RateSetter Loan PPI have an upper age limit, if so, were you older than it?
If RateSetter Loan PPI specified an age limit for cover and you were older than this, you would not be covered by the policy.
How long was the term of RateSetter Loan PPI, was it was shorter than the term of finance agreement? Did RateSetter Loan explain that there would also be a period of no cover towards the end of the finance agreement?
If RateSetter Loan didn't explain that you would have a period of no protection during the term of the finance agreement, you RateSetter Loan PPI policy was mis-sold to you.
What could you claim from RateSetter Loan?
If your claim against RateSetter Loan is upheld, you may receive a full refund of PPI paid to RateSetter Loan, including any interest charged on the PPI. Statutory interest of 8% per year would also be payable on the premiums and any interest charged.
How to Make a PPI Complaint to RateSetter Loan?
If you have previously received a letter from RateSetter Loan outlining potential concerns about the way PPI may have been sold to you, then you may have less time, so it is important to act as soon as possible.
Please be assured that by checking or complaining about PPI to RateSetter Loan, neither your relationship with, nor your credit score will be adversely affected in any way.
We'd like to discuss the details of your case with you so your complaint can be lodged as quickly as possible with RateSetter Loan to find out if you had any PPI charges on your loan or finance agreement.


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Responses to China's Contamination Standards
The industry has been anxious about China's decisions ever since they announced their rejection of solid waste last year along with new contamination standards. China's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) finalized their contamination standard last month at an unmoved 0.5 percent. The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA), the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), and Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) voiced their opinions about the nominal standard.
The Statements
Waste 360 reported on NWRA, ISRI, and SWANA's statements last month. Here's what each association expressed:
NWRA. President and CEO of NWRA, Darrell Smith, noted in his statement, "NWRA has always supported China's efforts to improve its environment. However, we believe there are better ways to achieve those goals than to tighten restrictions on imported recyclables." He went on to address the limiting standard: "We have said before that the 0.5 percent standard would be nearly impossible for our members to meet and it could cause for some sort-term disruptions in the industry."
ISRI. The scrap recycling association had something different to say about the issue. Waste 360 quoted ISRI President Robin Wiener in describing how the association is "very disappointed to see the Chinese Government finalizing its Environmental Protection Control Standards." Wiener expounded on her thoughts about these standards by offering that the Chinese Government is "failing to take the opportunity to bring them in line with global standards that reflect manufacturing requirements and are utilized by environmentally responsible recycling operations in the U.S. and around the world."
SWANA. Executive Director and CEO David Biderman also reveals disappointment from SWANA in that "the Chinese government did not modify its waste import restrictions in response to the serious concerns raised by North America, European and Asian governmental authorities and associations." SWANA expressed their concern regarding how many changes North American companies and governments have made to keep up with China's consistent changes made late last year. Biderman also called attention to where recyclables are currently going. There seems to be an exceeding amount of clutter taking up spaces in landfills, warehouses, and parking lots, according to the CEO.
Details and Delays
It appears that after much concerted effort, the associations' comments and involvement were still futile. China continues to stand their ground with their new contamination standards and import ban. The industry has shown their disapproval for the changes since there first was discussion about the import ban. These changes are going to push the industry to come up with different solutions.
Industry Optimism
Regardless of the associations' opinions, there is not much more they can do to inspire change within China. They must proactively determine what is best for the industry and the environment. Even through their mostly-disappointed statements, the associations still tried to maintain a level of optimism on the situation.
NWRA's President and CEO employed a hopeful outlook on the issue and gave it a positive spin by stating, "It could also present opportunities as our members continue to adjust. As an association, we will continue to work with our industry partners and the federal government to reduce the burden these stringent rules have placed on the waste and recycling industry."
ISRI also tried to turn their statement on a positive note by reporting, "We continue to be supportive of the Chinese government's drive to improve the environment in China, but we continue to hope that such support can be realized through collaboration" without hindering trade and China's goals.
SWANA also followed optimistic pursuits in saying they "support the MEP's efforts to improve the environment in China, but these extraordinary restrictions are already adversely impacting recycling programs throughout North America."
If you handle large amounts of recycled waste and are looking for solutions to offload idle scrap, please contact our industry veterans at Berg Mill Supply.
At Berg Mill, we continue to work hard on creating solutions to overcome fluctuating commodity markets, opening markets in other countries, forging strategic alliances, and improving domestic processing capabilities.
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Boxer Danny Green in tribute to dad's legacy
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Camera IconDanny Green's is congratulated by his father Mal after beating Sean Sullivan at Challenge Stadium.Picture: WA News
WA boxer Danny Green has paid tribute to the man he has revealed as the moral inspiration behind his lauded "Coward's Punch" campaign — his late father Mal.
Mr Green Sr, who died on Friday aged 76 after a battle with dementia, built a successful life on the back of his tough country character, according to his world champion son.
Green said he owed his father plenty for introducing him to martial arts at the age of 12 and setting up his career in boxing, but his father had also despised street violence.
"My father had a lot to do with that campaign ... he was always telling me not to pick fights or throw the first punch," Green said.
"He speaks through me when I talk about it and he's left a massive legacy."
Camera IconDanny Green with is father Mal and wife Nina.Picture: WA News
Mr Green was born in Burracoppin in the Wheatbelt, one of 11 siblings. He left school at 15 and later ran a wheat and sheep farm in nearby Warralakin with his wife Maria.
At 29, he made a career change to flip burgers for Hungry Jack's on his way to becoming the chain's national operations manager on his retirement 38 years later.
Mr Green was a notable football identity who was recently named an assistant coach for the Marist Junior Football Club's team of the past 50 years.
He coached WA players including Matthew Burton, Matt Connell and Quenton Leach and his other son Brendan was a West Coast squad member in 1993.
Green said his father was a perfect life role model for his four children, including daughters Sharni and Narelle.
"He always batted for the underdog, he always went out of his way to help people, he never judged anyone, he was tolerant, he was firm but very fair and an absolute legend," he said.
"He was a true knockabout bloke who worked hard and played hard. But his love, care, support and protection for his family was nothing short of outstanding.
"He gave us four kids a lot of lessons in mateship and always told us never to shirk an issue or take a back step and just to do our best. The old man just loved the bush and never lost that country ethos of working hard and providing for your family, enjoying yourself and never leaving your mate behind or saying a bad word about them.
"He led by example and commanded respect through his actions."
Mr Green was a fixture at his son's fights in Australia and abroad and the pair shared an emotional hug in the Adelaide Oval ring when Green beat Anthony Mundine in their rematch last year. A picture of the moment is tattooed on Green's right arm.
Green said he would always cherish letters from his father he had kept over many years.
His father died surrounded by family at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco.
"We were all talking to him and hugging him ... it was very hard, but a phenomenal thing to be a part of with our father as he took his last breath," Green said.
"We were blessed to be able to be there with our beautiful father and so proud that he went out on his terms with his dignity."
A funeral service for Mr Green will be held today at Karrakatta Cemetery.
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this winter try a fresh take on indoor gardening to brighten your days these small but stylish displays offer pretty alternatives for easytogrow favorites, all gardeners want to create exciting borders in terms of color form or texture however pairing plants in a beautiful or dramatic fashion is not always easy, it is the perfect time to start a plantthemed science fair project because there will be sufficient time for the plants to grow by a measurable amount plant projects also automatically earn extra points for effort because they are an example of a project that could not have been done the night or even weekend before the due date, how to plant succulents step 1 fill a bowl of your choice with potting mix you can use a special soil mix for succulents or create your own by mixing potting soil with sand to make it more porous remember succulents dont like wet roots. You can also save the inspirational image plant ideas on the website swizzlesteve.com by clicking on the image, then selecting download by size:. Next will open the image link that you want, then please right-click select save as to save it.
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ELI5: Can someone explain to me the heat death of the universe and how it relates to entropy?
I've read this wikipedia page, and the page for entropy a few times but I still don't have a solid grasp on it. What is maximum entropy? How will it end the universe? Can someone help me out?
It will end the universe because all energy will be in unusable forms.
Think of it this way. You get a piece of wood. You burn it. You end up with less usable energy after that because you lost a lot of the energy as heat. It would take more energy to convert that heat into usable energy than you would then get back in return.
so is that what maximum entropy is? a loss of all energy available to do work?


You've probably found this page because like me you were looking for some solid information on how the Nissan Juke DCi DPF system works. Either Nissan are having a laugh at the our expense or the internet has truly failed us because I am unable to get a copy of UK Juke owners manual. Finding a US manual isn't an issue but it contains no information on the DPF system at all.
The closest thing I could find was a forum post on one of the Juke UK forums.
Previous version of the 1.5 DCi engines fitted to the Juke had a DPF light. Like my old Qashqai this would illuminate if the sensor detected the DPF was becoming blocked. This would trigger either a dealer visit or a DPF burn run to burn off the soot.
Never version of the Juke featured a system called OCS (oil condition sensing). This system constantly monitors oil condition and is able to tell is the condition of the oil has reduced enough to be a danger to the oil clogging up.
These newer versions of the Juke also feature a 5th injector in the exhaust manifold. This injector allows the temperature of the exhaust to increase by a substantial amount and therefore aid a DPF "burn" or regen. This system can have a negative effect on oil quality and therefor its vital that the OCS system is working in partnership with the 5th injector.
The above isn't word for word but you get the idea. What we are struggling with is the facts about how the DPF light is triggered and what is required by the driver to perform a successful DPF regeneration without dealer assistance (and costs).
Regeneration restrictions: Driving conditions such as frequent short journeys or stop/start driving can result in excessive build up of carbon in the filter. When this happens the DPF warning light will illuminate (and a message will appear in the vehicle information display, see "Vehicle information display" later in this section) to inform you that the vehicle must be driven in a particular manner to begin regeneration.
When the DPF warning light is illuminated, provided that legal and safety conditions allow, the vehicle should be driven at a speed of over 60 km/h (37.5 MPH) until the DPF warning light turns off. This process can take up to 30 minutes to complete.
If regeneration fails: Failure to react to the DPF warning light may lead to saturation of the DPF system. If this happens the Malfunction Indicator (MI) will illuminate indicating that a Service Regeneration by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop is required.
The engine speed may also be limited to 3,000 rpm to protect the DPF system. NOTE Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop to perform a forced regeneration.
Service regeneration is a maintenance item and is not covered by the NISSAN warranty.
As you will see from the last snapshot from the manual, Nissan is VERY clear that DPFs are NOT covered by the vehicle warranty.
We're simply shocked with the lack of information about the DPF in the Juke. We've managed to locate some online manuals from the US but they don't even mention the word diesel in them – I'm not even sure if the Juke was available with a diesel engine over there. Please let us know!
I know you've come here for the information we have but we really need your help with this one. Are you UK Juke owner with a service / owners manual? Can you send us some photos of the pages about the DPF? Does it even mention it?
We'd like to hear your experiences with your Juke so please leave a comment below, don't forget to like Google + and also share this page so we can help other Juke owners struggling with their DPFs too.
Hi, had an issue with the DPF filter back in Jan 2016, or rather it was suggested i did. I have an early 2014 Juke 1.5DCI had an issue last year whereby the engines management light came on and the car was running spluttery over 40pmh, took it to the dealer and they said it needed a new DPF argued the toss as the car was only 18 months old, they lectured me over the way it was driven and they "replaced the dpf" as a good will gesture. All sorted, Car gets driven in line with the requirements for DPF burn off anyway so no issue there on my part. This weekend the same has happened, same symptoms, RAC called, taken into the dealer, diagnostics point to the DPf and that they will have to do a regen, waiting for the confirmation. HOWEVER, after coming across your post above, it led me to read the handbook, which states that if a DPF is fitted i will be notified of any DPF issue by the DPF light coming on on the dash, at which point i should drive like a loon for 30 minutes to complete a regen, same as your pages above from handbook states. On the previous occasion it happened and this time that its happened no DPF light has come on, the only light i see on the dash is the engine management light and a green auto light that flashes which tells me that auto is deactivated… Nothing to highlight that a regen would have been required at some point………. Thoughts ?
Unfortunately the design of the exhaust system in the Juke is not ideal for successful DPF regens. I suspect that your DPF filter is indeed need of a forced regen. I'd be interested to know what the back pressure indicators are as it would show if it's soot or ash. Ash is not burnt off during and regen and would mean a new filter unit.
I too had countless DPF issues with my Qashqai which ultimately let to us parting ways.
I would suggest that you seek advice from your dealer as I would expect the DPF light to be on. It could well be the EGR valve that's fault. I suspected this on my QQ too. I'm also a little concerned as to why you would have to wait for confirmation. The engine management system would flag this instantly.
Hi Karl, had the call, DPf filter needs a regen, along with oil and filter change required, EGR pipe and sensor need to be replaced and there are problems with the glow plugs, thankfully they are doing it under warranty for me so thats a relief.
Im at the end of my contract in 3 months and was considering a QQ, as its the same engine i was looking at I'm not so sure now.
Wow thats a lot of works! I've very surprised they are covering the cost – esp for the DPF regen.
All the diesel Nissan models use the same DPF regeneration systems which have proved to be very unreliable. I'd go with one of their turbo petrol units if it's not too under powered. I think they do a 1.2 turbo.
Hi, Nissan quotes me over £500 for a replacement thermo plunger and DPS regen. They have just called me to say that the DPS unit now needs replacing and this puts the price up to £2300! Nissan Juke just out of Warranty.
Wow! That's a lot of cash. I would push for a dealer contribution to the costs if you can. DPF filters are not covered under warranty but you may be able to get some help with the costs. Especially if you've looked after the car with regards to servicing etc.
I'd also seek quotes from independent specialists who maybe able to source a cheaper alternative and confirm the diagnosis.
Nissan duke as I was ordering this car as an NHS lease car. Not one person mentioned it would be insiutable for my job as it dosnt do well with that kind of driving style. The car has been in for engine problems since it was a couple of months old. There has also been great problems with the dpf filter which ment even though the car was least through the NHS I have had to pay for the repairs . The car is taken on the motor way or duel carriage way several times a week but the problem keeps occurring with the dpf light coming on. It never clears no mater how long I drive it on low gears on the motorway and then has to go in for forced regeneration Ann's I have to pay again for the work. Why has this car been allowed on the NHS lease list. Why has it not got a warning light indicating the car needs to regenerate. Most of the garages will inform me that my colleagues and disabled people are having the same problem. I think Nissan or Arnold Clark are making a fortune out of these problems and are not concerned in any way about their customers. Would never drive one of these cats again it's been a pig in a poke. Arnold Clark should be taken to court for this it's daylight robbery.
My 2014 Juke has had the same problems Nissan Hylton Worcester had it in for 2 days recently when the MOT was done, 1st day 18/6/17 had a courtesy car but DPF hadn't been sorted. Took the car away having been told that ideally it should have been booked in for two days. Re -booked 2nd day 23/6/17 no courtesy car available, took a flexi day off work. I picked the car up Sat 24th still not sorted so far no charges involved. Hylton then got back to me 26/6/17 to tell me that its not covered under the cared 4 warranty that runs out at the end of this Month. Re -booked in for 27/7/17 for another two days when a courtesy car is available. I have been informed it they will have to drop the exhaust down etc,however now getting worried after seeing what other people have been charged for DPF problems. The really annoying thing so far is that no one was willing to tell me that it was not covered under the cared 4 policy until 26/6/17. I don't think that the local dealer can be blamed for what obviously seems to be a complete design fault. Nissan UK should own up and do something about it. My journeys are mostly motorway so hardly any start stop driving, the so called wrong way.Having read your forum it seems that some of the contributors have had the problem sorted under good will,again it should not be left to the local dealer to make this decision. Nissan UK obviously should be responsible for this. Because of the on going problem they realise that it keeps coming back. It would be interesting to know if newer models have had a design alteration? If this had been a safety issue they would have had to cover the fault by way of a recall to fix it costing them millions,easier and cheaper to fob us off. Earlier this month i have been contacted asking if i wish to extend my care 4 policy for another year at around £227,what a laugh!!!
My 2013 Nissan Juke has been a nightmare. The engine management light came on (stating soot accumulation) advised regen paid the garage, light still on. Took back was advised new glow plugs needed paid the garage light still on. Took back advised needed another regen as previous was before glow plugs fitted paid the garage engine light still on!!! I have since spoken with a company who specialises in dpf's. I was advised to do a forced regen myself to do this drive in gear 3 minimum 2500 revs (not over 3000) for 35-40 mins. I have done this and 3 days later the engine management light is still off! Fingers crossed this is the end of the issue…but I'm not too hopeful.


This entry was posted on March 6, 2017 by knittingwithheart. It was filed under iPad photography, knitting fun and was tagged with Alberta, BrambleTini, Canada, fun, heart, knitting, Knitting With Heart, KWH iPad Show, love, melting snow, sweetie knit heart, weather, yarn bombing.
Thanks Sarah ❤ Yeah… those big green heart-shaped eyes with loopy grin really brought her to life! Adding the heart-wreath bouquet made her a blushing bride 🙂 Our entire forecast is below average temps, so spring will likely be another month… sigh Hoping for another mild day to try these pics again, though!
The socks are a light gray with neon pink cuff, heel and pink 😉 They´re so much fun to do, aren´t they?
cute.. I hope you finish your half knitted WIP soon.
This whole blog is always beautiful, encouraging and a joy to visit. Thank you!
So cute! 🙂 I need to knit a daffodil or 2 to remind Spring that it really is here.
Clever and cute stuff, Jackie!
Yeah! You are BAAAACK again! And this subscription is working!
I always loved getting your comments and articles on Facebook, but I just had to quit FB for my sanity's sake. So much time was wasted and so much needed to be done. Subscribing to your articles this way is great.
Today I actually managed to sandwich the layers of a mando bag I had pieced earlier. Now for the quilting and assembly… Yes! Yesterday I managed to altar a pair of pants to fit. Cutting out FB promises to give me a life again. Maybe I can actually get back to knitting and crochet and feel useful there too. I have the yarn just sitting in storage.


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Q: I need help fixing an error message - "error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol" I am having this error message whenever I tried to compile
Error   6   error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol "void __cdecl MergeSort(class LinkedList<int> &)" (?MergeSort@@YAXAAV?$LinkedList@H@@@Z) referenced in function _main C:\Users\FOla Yinka\Documents\Visual Studio 2012\Projects\C++\C++\linkedlist.obj    C++
Error   7   error LNK1120: 1 unresolved externals   C:\Users\FOla Yinka\Documents\Visual Studio 2012\Projects\C++\Debug\C++.exe 1   1   C++

I have this in my header file
        template<typename T>
        class LinkedList{
              protected:

              public:
                 friend void MergeSort(LinkedList<T> &list);
        };

        template<typename T>
        void MergeSort(LinkedList<T> &list){

        }

To check if the fault is in the function declaration, I turned all the protected members public and I removed the friendship so MergeSort can have access to all memebers and then the program compiled successfully. I don't know why I am having this error message.

A: A possible solution is to define the friend within the class body:
template<typename T>
class LinkedList{
      protected:

      public:
        friend void MergeSort(LinkedList<U> &list)
        {}
};

The other solution is to declare the friend before the class body so that it knows the friend is a template:
template <typename T> class LinkedList ;
template <typename T>  void MergeSort(LinkedList<T> &list) ;

and then in the class body declare the friend like this:
friend void MergeSort<>(LinkedList<T> &list) ;

This C++ FAQ entry goes into the complete details of why you need a special work-around in this case.

A: The problem is that once your class template is instantiated for (say) T=int, the friend declaration declares the existence of a non-template function:
 friend void MergeSort(LinkedList<int> &list);

In your code, this function does not exist. There is a function template called MergeSort(), but that is not the same thing you are declaring as a friend.

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Wilfred Bony has said in the local press today he wonders why he joined Stoke City. To be fair, based on his performances since joining us on a season long loan form Man City, the majority of Stoke fans are wondering exactly the same! He was superb at Swansea, however he has not really clicked at either Man City or with us. With the signing of Berahino he is not even making the bench at the moment and safe to say we won't be signing him in the summer.
Better news with Ibrahim Afellay signing an extension to his contract which was due to run out in the summer. Should be a busy summer with a number of players out of contract, including Stephen Ireland and Shay Given, neither of whom look likely to be offered new deals.
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My son, at only four years old, has already said goodbye to his beloved cat, a family friend, his Grandpa, his Great Aunt and his Great Grandpa. The day my Dad, his Grandpa, passed away early in the morning, I thought I needed space to grieve and spent the day with other adults in our family while a family friend watched my son. In the afternoon, I suddenly had a strong desire to hold my son close, so I ran across town to pick my son up to keep him close to me. I remember feeling guilty for crying in front of him. Then, I would feel guilty for laughing at his antics when I was "supposed" to only be sad. The early days of grief were a bit confusing, because nobody could tell me how I "should" interact with my little boy. The first time he went to my parents house after the death, my little boy asked for his Grandpa and my husband responded out of grief, "You'll never see Grandpa again." When our sweet little boy pointed to a picture of his Grandpa on the wall, we all began to laugh. He was right, he would see his Grandpa again just not the way we were thinking of.
When helping your children navigate grief, there are no "right" answers and we're usually coping with our own grief as well. However, I have picked up a few tips along the way between my professional experience as a therapist and trial and error in my personal life.
It's ok to cry. Or laugh. Or experience whatever you are feeling, because you are modeling for your child that it's normal and acceptable to experience a broad range of emotion. It's not unheard of in our house to say, "I'm sad right now because I miss _____." We will then tell our son what we are going to do to cope with that emotion. Perhaps we're going to tell stories. Maybe we're going to do something fun to cheer ourselves up. The bottom line is that we teach him that sadness is ok and we can survive feeling this way.
Give your child the opportunity to express their feelings and honor the loved one. This can be done in many different ways depending on your child's developmental stage, personality and interests. When my husband's Grandpa died when he was in high school he played in a basketball game the next day dedicating his performance to his Grandpa. He played his heart out and they won the game, a memory he still holds dear to this day. I've had young clients create sand trays, paintings, poems and songs that express their feelings about a loss.
One more note, please do NOT tell your child, "They're in a better place." This may lead a child to wonder, what is wrong with life here? It may lead an older child to see death as an option that is less painful than the life they are living. It's ok to share your beliefs that the loved one is in heaven, that they're happy, they are at peace and they will no longer experience pain or sadness. Just please watch your wording around suggesting that death is better than life.
If you or your child want to process your grief and have help finding a way to make meaning and move forward, please contact us at Aspire Counseling. You can e-mail us using the form on this page or call us at 573-328-2288 and we'll help you find the therapist who will be meet your unique needs.
*Our play therapist, Joni Antonia, currently has openings. Joni uses play therapy techniques and also has a certificate in animal assisted therapy. Joni sees clients as young as preschool age through young adulthood.


Needing extra space urgently, rail network infrastructure maintenance contractor, SB Rail, based in Guide Bridge, Manchester, turned to instant building specialist Smart Space who designed, built and handed over a new workshop in less than four months. Being based on a light yet strong construction system, less complex foundations were required, allowing site work to proceed rapidly. The new workshop is comparable to a conventional new-build, though construction costs were less than half.
SB (Swietelsky Babcock) Rail, is a joint venture specialising in maintenance of the trackbed and operates a number of specialised vehicles for rail, ballast and power infrastructure maintenance. Taking over an old service depot and having vehicles larger than could be housed, a new workshop was essential to permit efficient servicing.
The Smart Space permanent building uses a light-weight cold-rolled galvanised steel framework in place of hot rolled steel girders and joists. These structures are strong, but much lighter than conventional buildings. In addition to reduced construction cost, they impose a lower ground loading than standard buildings and so usually require less complex ground works, giving rise to further significant time and cost savings.
The Smart Space system can be clad in any standard sheeting material. This gives the end user a choice of colour, profile, window and door style. Cladding may be specified in corporate colours and matched to that of existing buildings. Fully insulated cladding systems are generally used so that buildings conform fully to Part L of the current Building Regulations. Electrical and mechanical services can be installed to meet the user's individual needs.


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Four Universities Adopt Bachelors in Health Sciences Model Program from State University of New York at Stony Brook
Author(s): Berlin N
From 2005 to 2008, staff of the State University of New York at Stony Brook prepared materials about the university's health science bachelor's degree program model, disseminated them to other academic health centers and provided technical assistance to centers interested in adopting the model. The health science program has 13 areas of concentration (seven nonclinical and six clinical) that are offered or suspended based on workforce needs.
Project staff produced a manual (Allied Health Education: A Model for Addressing National Workforce Shortages) and a CD (by the same title) about the health science bachelor's degree program and disseminated them to 200 academic health centers.
To further disseminate the model, project staff made presentations to 10 academic health centers and professional organizations.
Four universities adapted/adopted aspects of the model during the grant period:
Excelsior College School of Health Sciences in Albany, N.Y.
The University of Louisiana in Monroe
The University of North Texas in Dallas
The University of South Florida in Tampa
State University of New York at Stony Brook (Web)
Health Leadership Development
Program Offers Disadvantaged Teens a Gateway to Health and Science Careers September 2, 2009
Generalist Physician Faculty Scholars Program July 15, 2009
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research May 2, 2013


Robert Tuchman is the President of Goviva and Founder and former president of TSE Sports & Entertainment. Tuchman gives us a recap of Tiger Woods at the Masters and some of the business takeaways from his appearance. Tiger's new slogan with NIKE is "Winning takes care of everything." Many fans and consumers are angry about this, and Tuchman explains why.
Jason Collins is the first professional athlete in a major sport to come out of the closet. Certain big time sponsors will get behind Collins. Tuchman believes now is the time to market himself. Tuchman previously formed one of the largest sports specific hospitality and event companies in the United States. He discusses his new business, Goviva.


I have had the honor of providing a variety of professional development and trainings for teachers over the past few years. I love that I get to combine two of my passions: education and leadership. But I noticed something a bit frustrating the first time I delivered any kind of training to teachers….It's much easier to teach children than adults. I was an elementary teacher and I could usually maintain good classroom management just through engaging content and the good 'ole "teacher look". My students respected my authority as their teacher, and generally enjoyed coming to school.
Teachers need to embrace learning. That doesn't mean you automatically buy into whatever someone is trying to teach you, but it means be open-minded to those whose purpose is to help you.
Learners (in this case, teachers) need to be respectful to coaches/trainers in the way they expect from students in their own classrooms.
Teachers need to pause and think about why a student might be acting out, withdrawing, or being negative in their own classes and try to rectify it in the name of learning.
Are you a lifelong learner? We tout that phrase in education. And learning can look differently for every person (ahem, plea for differentiation in the classroom here). But, we need to seek out learning that we are personally passionate about, and realize that, at times, we will be forced to attend a training our district requires. Go with a good attitude. It will be more enjoyable and beneficial for all involved. Be the learner you want your students to be.


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Is France Going National-Socialist?
By Michel Gurfinkiel 2014-02-18T02:18:36
January 2014 will be remembered as an ominous turning point in French politics: the moment when explicit anti-Semitism was accepted again as a legitimate political view by at least a segment of the public.
First, there was the Dieudonné case. Dieudonné M'bala M'bala, 48, known as an artist as just Dieudonné, is an African-French former humorist who over the years has turned his shows into anti-Zionist and anti-Jewish gatherings. More recently he created and launched the "quenelle," an inverted Hitlerian salute (one arm down, the other one touching the shoulder) to be used as an expression of contempt for Jews and everything related to the Holocaust.
As Dieudonné was about to start a grand tour of France in January, Minister of the Interior Manuel Valls issued orders and guidelines to préfets (local government commissioners) and mayors to ban his shows as public-safety risks. Moreover, the police raided Dieudonné's home in Paris and found close to one million dollars in cash. Since Dieudonné and his wife and producer Noemie Montagne have repeatedly maintained they are nearly bankrupt, they may be investigated for tax evasion or money laundering.
While many citizens congratulated Valls for acting decisively against a dangerous agitator, many others -- including in his own socialist and left-wing constituency -- criticized him for "curbing free speech and expression" in line with his own "politically correct" agenda.
Valls, the most popular politician in the country and the most popular minister in François Hollande's socialist administration, suffered instantly according to two polls released by mid-January: he fell from a 38% overall positive rating to 31% according to YouGov France; and from 59% to 53% according to the differently calculated Ipsos/Le Point survey.
Even more revealing and disturbing: only 38% of the French approved of the ban, while 32% opposed it, and 64% said that Dieudonné and Valls were in fact "comforting each other."
Then, on January 26, there was Jour de Colère (Day of Anger), a rally against the François Hollande administration that attracted at least 20,000 people and possibly twice as many. Some of the demonstrators -- clearly supporters of Dieudonné -- repeatedly shouted anti-Semitic slogans: "Jew, France does not belong to you"; "the Holocaust is just a hoax."
The other demonstrators did not seem to be greatly disturbed by the chanting, nor did the rally's organizers bother to call the rogues to order, as Ivan Rioufol, a conservative commentator, observed the next day in Le Figaro.
In fact, Islamic militant groups have repeatedly voiced similar and even worse slogans for years during street demonstrations. The difference: they were doing it in Arabic, not in French, and thus were largely unnoticed by the media, if not the police. Unaware, people debating the issue of a resurgent anti-Semitism would resort in good faith to the reassuring remark that "after all, Nazis were not marching in Paris."
Since the Jour de Colère rally, even die-hard optimists must recognize that this is no longer true. Nazis are marching in Paris, unchecked.
https://pjmedia.com/blog/is-france-going-national-socialist/


When news reports across the United States announced that Punxsutawney Phil, the famous Pennsylvania groundhog, did not see his shadow, I couldn't have felt happier. Given the inclement weather we've had this winter, the mere thought that this ground hog was heralding an early spring, was music to my ears. Even though the ground hog's predictions are not scientific, I'm sure there are many people across the country that want to cling to that positive thought even if for a brief moment.
In light of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions, I ventured to my back yard to see what I needed to do in preparation for spring. My garden's situation is pretty dismal. A magnolia tree nearly broke in half due to heavy snow and ice. Several bushes will also require major pruning. However, before bringing out the shears or even thinking of adding any chemicals to the soil, I decided to do some research on greenscaping on our website and found an interesting seasonal planning calendar that gives some good pointers. I wanted to share it with you.
Springtime is one my favorite seasons. In the Washington, DC area we are fortunate to enjoy a wide variety of flowering trees and shrubs that usually make an early appearance once the temperatures start getting warmer. The beautiful cherry blossoms motivate tourists and residents alike to visit our parks and monuments during springtime. I think of it as an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors after months of virtual hibernation.
Even though we've had unseasonably cold temperatures in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, when you put things in perspective, things around here haven't been that bad in comparison the weather in neighboring states. So whether you have a green thumb or simply want to enjoy the outdoors, it doesn't hurt to hope that the ground hog's predictions will be right this time.
About the author: Lina Younes has been working for EPA since 2002 and currently serves as Acting Associate Director for Environmental Education. Prior to joining EPA, she was the Washington bureau chief for two Puerto Rican newspapers and she has worked for several government agencies.
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Because resources are limited, and we receive many more requests than we can fund, the Foundation has very specifically defined interest areas of endeavor.
The Foundation seeks to encourage the production and distribution of Bibles, teaching materials, magazines, and other Christian literature. It seeks to support programs that are initiated by, or provide training and experience for nationals in many lands. In today's digital environment, it also considers various other media in this category such as radio, TV, websites, digital publishing and education.
The Foundation seeks to support programs that challenge others to take an active ongoing role in the proposed project. It seeks to support training and leadership development. The Foundation rarely contributes to building projects, libraries, individual scholarships, or personnel support.
Because the Foundation is located in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan area, it has a commitment to help support programs in our local community by making a limited number of grants in this area.
How do you accept grant applications?
Can I submit my application any time?
No! Our submission deadline is December 1st of each year. The online applications are open between September 1st and our December 1st deadline. You are welcome to review our process and look at the PDF versions of our application forms at any time. These are for viewing and preparing only. Please DO NOT fill out to mail or e-mail to us. They will not be accepted.
What is the deadline for submitting grant applications?
December 1st of each year is the deadline for applications to be considered the upcoming spring.
Submit only ONE application. Multiple projects must be combined into one application. Staff would be happy to discuss your application with you. If you would like to give information regarding more than one project, please clearly name and list each project and combine the separate information for each of them into one document or text box for each question in the application form. Some examples – in your executive summary include the "project title" for each project and tell us why you are including multiple projects. When you attach the budget, be sure it clearly details the budget for each project under separate project name headings. . If you act as a Fiscal Sponsor, you may submit one application for your own project and one application for each overseas organization for which you serve as Sponsor.
The sizes of our grants vary widely. If you are new to us, or are a beginning ministry, we might consider a $5,000 to $10,000 gift as we get to know each other. If we have been working with you for many years and your project is specifically within our interest areas, we might make a grant of $50,000 or more. The bulk of our grant making falls in the range of $10,000 to $25,000.
Do you make multi year grants?
We do not make grants commitments spread over multiple years. You need to file an application each year to update us on your project. Your grant request amount should reflect the funds required for that year's budget only. We realize that most projects involve many years of preparation and execution. You should include the long range background and scope. An updated application each year keeps us communicating and helps us track your progress.
Would you consider a request from my organization several years in a row?
We often partner with an organization over a long period of time if their projects are consistently within our program areas. However, we do not want to foster dependency on our funding so we will skip a year from time to time. For an organization to be healthy they need to build a strong base of funding from multiple sources.
What is a Matching Grant?
The Foundation has determined from experience that a matching grant is doubly valuable to the receiving organization. It provides the funds needed for the project at hand, and also challenges others to give more generously. It might help you develop new funding sources if we enter into a contract with you to match each dollar you raise by an agreed upon date. These funds must come in response to the specific appeal for the project we are helping you fund. Please DO NOT identify us in any public appeal you might make.
How many grants do you make each year?
In 2014, 2015, and 2016 we disbursed between 250 and 300 grants each year.