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Characterisation of Physical, Spectral and Thermal Properties of Biofield treated Resorcinol
Journal: Organic Chemistry Current Research PDF
Published: 1-Sep-15 Volume: 4 Issue: 3
Authors: Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak , Ragini Singh and Snehasis Jana *
Citation: Trivedi MK, Branton A, Trivedi D, Nayak G, Singh R, et al. (2015) Characterisation of Physical, Spectral and Thermal Properties of Biofield treated Resorcinol. Organic Chem Curr Res 4:146. doi:10.4172/2161-0401.1000146
Resorcinol is widely used in manufacturing of several drugs and pharmaceutical products that are mainly used for topical ailments. The main objective of this study is to use an alternative strategy i.e., biofield treatment to alter the physical, spectral and thermal properties of resorcinol. The resorcinol sample was divided in two groups, which served as control and treated group. The treated group was given biofield treatment and both groups i.e., control and treated were analysed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, UV-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results showed a significant decrease in crystallite size of treated sample i.e., 104.7 nm as compared to control (139.6 nm). The FT-IR and UV-Vis spectra of treated sample did not show any change with respect to control. Besides, thermal analysis data showed 42% decrease in latent heat of fusion. The onset temperature of volatilization and temperature at which maximum volatilization happened was also decreased by 16% and 12.86%, respectively. The significant decrease in crystallite size may help to improve the spreadability and hence bioavailability of resorcinol in topical formulations. Also increase in volatilization temperature might increase the rate of reaction of resorcinol when used as intermediate. Hence, biofield treatment may alter the physical and thermal properties of resorcinol and make it more suitable for use in pharmaceutical industry.
Resorcinol; Biofield energy treatment; X-Ray diffraction; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Ultraviolet-Visible spectroscopy; Differential scanning calorimetry; Thermogravimetric analysis
XRD: X-Ray Diffraction; FT-IR: Fourier Transform Infrared; DSC: Differential Scanning Calorimetry; TGA: Thermogravimetric Analysis; DTG: Derivative Thermogravimetry; NCCAM: National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Resorcinol is a dihydric phenol having the hydroxyl group at 1 and 3 positions in the benzene ring [1]. It occurs naturally in argan oil as main natural phenol. It is white crystalline powder having a faint odour and bitter-sweet taste [2]. It is used as a chemical intermediate in manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, dyestuffs and fungicides such as p-aminosalicylic acid, hexylresorcinol and light screening agents for protecting plastics from UV lights [3,4]. It is used in the formulation of several pharmaceuticals such as acne creams, hair dyes, anti-dandruff shampoos, and sun tan lotions. It also possesses various therapeutic uses such as topical antipruritic and antiseptic. It is used to treat seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, corns, warts and eczema. It is effective in the treatment of several dermatological problems due to its antibacterial, antifungal and keratolytic effects [5,6]. Resorcinol solution in ethyl alcohol (Jessner's solution) is used in chemical peeling [7], and it has special medical use as biological glue (gelatin-resorcinol-formaldehyde glue) in cardiovascular surgery [8,9]. Despite its wide pharmaceutical applications, some side effects are also associated with it, for instance, mild skin irritation, skin redness, etc. It is also hygroscopic i.e., absorb moisture from the air and turns pink on exposure to air or light [10]. By conceiving the usefulness of resorcinol, the present study was attempted to investigate an alternative way that can improve the physical and thermal properties of resorcinol. In recent years, biofield treatment was proved to be an alternative method that has an impact on various properties of living organisms and non-living materials in a cost effective manner. It is already demonstrated that energy can neither be created nor be destroyed, but it can be transferred through various processes such as thermal, chemical, kinetic, nuclear, etc. [11-13]. Similarly, electrical current exists inside the human body in the form of vibratory energy particles like ions, protons, and electrons and they generate a magnetic field in the human body [14,15]. This electromagnetic field of the human body is known as biofield, and energy associated with this field is known as biofield energy [16,17]. The human beings are infused with this precise form of energy, and it provides regulatory and communications functions within the organism [18,19]. The health of living organisms can be affected by balancing this energy from the environment through natural exchange process [20]. National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), which is part of the National Institute of Health (NIH) places biofield therapy (putative energy fields) as subcategory of energy medicine among complementary and alternative medicines. The healing therapy is also considered under this category [21,22]. Thus, the human has the ability to harness the energy from environment or universe and can transmit it to any living or non-living object. This process is termed as biofield treatment. Mr. Trivedi's unique biofield treatment (The Trivedi Effect®) is well known and significantly studied in different fields such as microbiology [23-25], agriculture [26-28], and biotechnology [29,30]. Recently, it was reported that biofield treatment has changed the atomic, crystalline and powder characteristics as well as spectroscopic characters of different materials. Moreover, alteration in physical, thermal and chemical properties were also reported in materials like antimony, bismuth and ceramic oxide [31,32]. Hence, based on above results the current study was designed to determine the impact of biofield treatment on physical, spectral and thermal properties of resorcinol.
Resorcinol was procured from Loba Chemie Pvt. Ltd., India. The sample was divided into two parts and referred as control and treatment. The treatment sample in sealed pack was handed over to Mr. Trivedi for biofield treatment under standard laboratory conditions. Mr. Trivedi provided the treatment through his energy transmission process to the treatment group without touching the sample. The biofield treated sample was returned in the same sealed condition for further characterization using XRD, FT-IR, UV-Vis, DSC, and TGA techniques. For determination of FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopic characters, the treated sample was divided into two groups i.e., T1 and T2. Both treated groups were analysed for their spectral characteristics using FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy as compared to control resorcinol sample.
X-ray diffraction (XRD) study
XRD analysis was carried out on Phillips, Holland PW 1710 X-ray diffractometer system. The X-ray generator was equipped with a copper anode with nickel filter operating at 35 kV and 20 mA. The wavelength of radiation used by the XRD system was 1.54056 Å. The XRD spectra were acquired over the 2θ range of 10°-99.99° at 0.02° interval with a measurement time of 0.5 second per 2θ intervals. The data obtained were in the form of a chart of 2θ vs. intensity and a detailed table containing peak intensity counts, d value (Å), peak width (θ°), and relative intensity (%).
The average size of crystallite (G) was calculated from the Scherrer equation [33] with the method based on the width of the diffraction patterns obtained in the X-ray reflected crystalline region.
Where, k is the equipment constant (0.94), λ is the X-ray wavelength (0.154 nm), B in radians is the full-width at half of the peaks and θ the corresponding Bragg angle.
Percent change in crystallite size was calculated using the following equation:
Where, Gc and Gt are crystallite size of control and treated powder samples, respectively [34].
Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopic characterization
The powdered sample was mixed in spectroscopic grade KBr in an agate mortar and pressed into pellets with a hydraulic press. FT-IR spectra were recorded on Shimadzu's Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (Japan). FT-IR spectra are generated by the absorption of electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range 4000-400 cm-1. The FT-IR spectroscopic analysis of resorcinol (control, T1 and T2) was carried out to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment at atomic and molecular level like bond strength, stability, rigidity of structure etc. [35].
UV-Visible spectroscopic analysis
The UV-Vis spectral analysis was measured using Shimadzu UV-2400 PC series spectrophotometer. It involves the absorption of electromagnetic radiation from 200-400 nm range and subsequent excitation of electrons to higher energy states. It is equipped with 1 cm quartz cell and a slit width of 2.0 nm. The UV-Vis spectra of resorcinol were recorded in methanol solution at ambient temperature. This analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of biofield treatment on the structural property of resorcinol sample. The UV-Vis spectroscopy gives the preliminary information related to the skeleton of chemical structure and possible arrangement of functional groups. With UV-Vis spectroscopy, it is possible to investigate electron transfers between orbitals or bands of atoms, ions and molecules existing in the gaseous, liquid and solid phase [35].
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) study
Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) of Perkin Elmer/Pyris-1 was used to study the melting temperature and latent heat of fusion (ΔH). The DSC curves were recorded under air atmosphere (5 mL/min) and a heating rate of 10°C/min in the temperature range of 50°C to 350°C. An empty pan sealed with cover pan was used as a reference sample. Melting temperature and latent heat of fusion were obtained from the DSC curve.
Percent change in latent heat of fusion was calculated [36] using following equations to observe the difference in thermal properties of treated resorcinol sample as compared to control:
Where, ΔH Control and ΔH Treated are the latent heat of fusion of control and treated samples, respectively.
Thermogravimetric analysis/Derivative thermogravimetry (TGA/DTG)
Thermal stability of control and treated samples of resorcinol was analysed by using Mettler Toledo simultaneous Thermogravimetric analyser (TGA/DTG). The samples were heated from room temperature to 400°C with a heating rate of 5°C/min under air atmosphere. From TGA curve, onset temperature Tonset (temperature at which sample start losing weight) and from DTG curve, Tmax (temperature at which sample lost its maximum weight) were observed [37].
Percent change in Tmax was calculated using following equation:
Where, Tmax, control and Tmax, treated are the temperature at which sample lost its maximum weight due to volatilization in control and treated sample, respectively. Similarly, the percent change in onset temperature at which sample start losing weight was also calculated.
X-ray diffraction analysis was conducted to study the crystalline nature of the control and treated samples of resorcinol. XRD diffractogram of control and treated samples of resorcinol are shown in Figure 1 and results are given in Table 1. The XRD diffractogram of control resorcinol showed intense crystalline peaks at 2θ equal to 18.04°, 18.18°, 19.11°, 19.68°, 19.93°, and 20.08°. The intense peaks indicated the crystalline nature of resorcinol. The XRD diffractogram
Table 1: XRD analysis of control and treated samples of resorcinol.
of treated resorcinol showed the crystalline peaks at 2θ equal to 18.04°, 18.18°, 19.19°, 20.04° and 29.73°. The peaks in treated sample showed high intensity as compared to control that indicated that crystallinity of treated resorcinol sample increased along the corresponding plane as compared to the control. It is presumed that biofield energy may be absorbed by the treated resorcinol molecules that may lead to form a symmetrical crystalline long range pattern that further results in increasing the symmetry of resorcinol molecules. Besides, the crystallite size was found to be 139.6 nm in control sample whereas, it was reduced to 104.7 nm in treated resorcinol. The crystallite size was reduced by 25% in treated resorcinol as compared to control. Other parameters like the volume of unit cell and molecular weight showed very slight change (0.05%) as compared to control sample. The effect of biofield treatment on crystallite size was also reported previously [37,38]. It is hypothesized that biofield treatment might produce the energy that causes the fracturing of grains into subgrains hence; the crystallite size was decreased in treated sample as compared to control. As resorcinol is used in many topical formulations, the decrease in crystallite size may improve its spreadability over the skin that further affects its bioavailability [39]. Hence, the treated resorcinol with decreased crystallite size may improve its bioavailability when used in topical formulations.
Spectroscopic studies
FT-IR analysis
The FT-IR spectra of control and treated (T1 and T2) samples are shown in Figure 2. The spectra showed characteristic vibrational frequencies as follows:
Carbon-Hydrogen vibrations: The aromatic structure of resorcinol showed the presence of C-H stretching vibrations in the region 3100-3000 cm-1 which was the characteristic region. The frequency of C-H stretching was overlapped with O-H stretching frequencies in all three samples, i.e., control, T1 and T2. The C-H in-plane bending vibrations were observed at 1379 cm-1 in control and T1 sample whereas, at 1381 cm-1 in T2 sample. The C-H out-of-plane bending vibrations appeared at 773 cm-1 in control and T1 sample whereas, at 777 cm-1 in T2 sample.
Oxygen-Hydrogen vibrations: In the present study, the O-H stretching vibration was observed at 3257-3207 cm-1 in control sample whereas at 3263-3200 cm-1 in T1 and 3281-3072 cm-1 in T2 sample. Generally the O-H band were appeared at frequency range 3600-3300 cm-1; however, broadening of the peak may occur in the presence of H-bonded O-H stretching. Hydrogen bonding may shift the peaks to lower frequencies as it was seen in FT-IR spectra of control and treated
samples of resorcinol. Hence, it confirmed the presence of H-bonding on resorcinol sample.
C-OH group vibration
The most important peaks due to C-OH stretching mode were appeared at 1311-1298 cm-1 and 1166-1151 cm-1 as doublet peak in the control sample. In T1 sample, the peaks were appeared at 1310-1298 cm-1 and 1166-1151 cm-1 whereas; in T2 sample the peaks were appeared at 1300-1284 cm-1 and 1166-1143 cm-1. The C-OH bending peak was appeared at 462 cm-1 in all three samples i.e., control, T1, and T2.
Ring vibration
The fundamental vibrational modes of C-C stretching generally occurred in the region of 1600-1400 cm-1. In the present study, the peaks observed at 1608 and 1489 cm-1 in control and T1 sample were assigned to C-C stretching vibrations. Whereas, in T2, these peaks were appeared at 1604 and 1487 cm-1. Another peak due to ring vibration was appeared at 545 cm-1 in all three samples, i.e., control, T1, and T2. The other important peaks were appeared at 842 and 740 cm-1 due to meta di-substituted ring in control and T1 sample. Whereas, the same peaks were appeared at 844 and 742 cm-1 in T2 sample. The overall analysis was supported by literature data [4] and showed that there was no significant difference between observed frequencies of control and treated (T1 and T2) samples. Hence, it showed that biofield treatment might not induce any significant change at bonding level.
UV-Vis spectroscopic analysis
The UV spectra of control and treated samples (T1 and T2) of resorcinol are shown in Figure 3. The UV spectrum of control sample showed absorption peaks at λmax equal to 205, 275 and 281 nm and was well supported by literature [40]. The absorbance peaks were appeared at the same wavelength in treated samples. In T1 sample, the peaks were found at λmax equal to 204, 275 and 281 nm and in T2 sample, they were appeared at λmax equal to 205, 275 and 281 nm. It showed that no change was found in UV spectroscopic properties, i.e., related to structure skeleton, functional groups or energy for electron transfers between orbitals or bands of atoms of treated resorcinol as compared to control.
Thermal studies
DSC analysis: DSC was used to determine the latent heat of fusion (ΔH) and melting temperature in control and treated samples of resorcinol. The DSC analysis results of control and treated samples of resorcinol are presented in Table 2. In a solid, the amount of energy required to change the phase from solid to liquid is known as the latent heat of fusion. The result showed that ΔH was decreased from 179.77 J/g (control) to 103.47 J/g in treated resorcinol. It indicated that ΔH was decreased by 42.45% in treated sample as compared to control. It was previously reported that resorcinol molecules possess rigid structure but as the temperature increases, this rigidity breaks down. The molecules rearrange into a hydrocarbon resembling structure and achieve lower van der walls interactions [41]. Hence, it is hypothesized that biofield treatment might produce the energy. This energy probably causes deformation of hydroxyl bond in treated resorcinol, and it needs less energy in the form of ΔH to undergo the process of melting. Previously, our group reported that biofield treatment has altered ΔH in lead and tin powder [42]. Moreover, the melting temperature of treated (112.56°C) sample showed very slight change with respect to control (111.18°C) resorcinol sample.
TGA/DTG analysis: TGA/DTG of control and biofield treated samples are summarized in Table 2. TGA thermogram (Figure 4) showed that control resorcinol sample started losing weight around 200°C (onset) and stopped around 246°C (end set) which could be due to volatilization of resorcinol [43]. However, the treated resorcinol started losing weight around 168°C (onset) and terminated around 215°C (end set). It indicated that onset temperature of treated resorcinol was decreased by 16% as compared to control. Besides, DTG
Table 2: Thermal analysis of control and treated samples of resorcinol. Tmax: Temperature at which maximum weight loss occur.
thermogram data showed that Tmax in control sample was 217.11°C and in treated sample, it was found at 189.2°C. It showed that Tmax was decreased by 12.86% in treated sample as compared to control. Furthermore, the reduction in onset temperature and Tmax in treated resorcinol with respect to control sample may be correlated with the increase in volatilization of treated resorcinol after biofield treatment. A possible reason for this reduction is that biofield energy might cause some alteration in internal energy which probably resulted into earlier volatilization of treated resorcinol sample as compared to control. Also, decrease in volatilization temperature indicated that resorcinol molecules change their phase from liquid to gas at low temperature, which may results in fasten the rate of those reactions where resorcinol can be used as an intermediate in synthesis [44]. Hence, overall observations suggest that biofield treated resorcinol can be used to enhance the reaction kinetics and yield of the end product.
The XRD results showed the decrease in crystallite size (25%) in treated sample as compared to the control that may occur due to biofield treatment that probably produces the energy which leads to fracturing of grains into subgrains. The reduced crystallite size of treated resorcinol sample may be used to improve its bioavailability in topical preparations. The DSC analysis of treated sample showed 42.45% decrease in ΔH value as compared to control, which probably occurred due to deformation of hydroxyl bond in treated sample. The biofield treatment might affect the structure rigidity of resorcinol and hence reduced the latent heat of fusion. TGA/DTG analysis revealed that onset temperature of volatilization and Tmax were decreased by 16% and 12.86%, respectively. This reduction in volatilization temperature of treated sample might be helpful for resorcinol to be used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals. Hence, above study concluded that biofield treatment might alter the physical and thermal properties of resorcinol that could make it more useful in pharmaceutical industries by increasing the bioavailability and reaction kinetics.
The authors would like to acknowledge the whole team of Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF), Nagpur and MGV Pharmacy College, Nashik for providing the instrumental facility. We are very grateful to Trivedi Science, Trivedi Master Wellness and Trivedi Testimonials for their support in this research work.
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A Giving Tree
Even without its visible features, the neem tree would have plenty of fans because it helps prevent soil erosion. A neem tree improves soil fertility, neutralizes acidic soil and increases soil's water-holding capacity, according to the East African Network for Taxonomy. The tree's wood, so hard that it resists termites and borers, can be used for lumber. Perhaps most important, the oil from the leaves, termed neem oil, serves as a broad-spectrum botanical insecticide and fungicide. Neem oil is proving to be a nontoxic replacement for more dangerous and destructive pesticides.
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It's about time C4 had a brand new hit. Marc Wootton's High & Dry didn't quite hit the spot, but maybe Stath Lets Flats is the one. I wouldn't let Stath anywhere near my flat but I'll watch him on my television. Through my fingers mostly.
On a sad note this series is dedicated to Alex Beckett, the talented actor who died suddenly earlier this year. He plays fellow negotiator and Muse-obsessive Marcus.
Stath Lets Flats, Wednesdays from June 27, C4, 10pm - read an interview with Jamie Demetriou here.


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Re: TV/Movie conlangs (WAS: artlang advocacy/evangelism)
Kelvin Jackson <[log in to unmask]>
Sun, 24 May 2009 20:28:06 -0400
On May 24, 2009, at 7:30 PM, Roger Mills wrote:
> Gary Shannon wrote:
> The movie language that always impressed me the most was "The Divine
> Language" from The Fifth Element. Wikipedia quote: "The "Divine
> Language" spoken in the film is a fictional language with only 400
> words, invented by director Luc Besson and Milla Jovovich. Jovovich
> stated that she and Besson wrote letters to each other in the Divine
> Language as practice."
> Milla Jovovich's fluency in the language was very convincing.
> ---------------------------------
> Fascinating!! I never heard of it!! I think it'll be #29 on my list
> of must-watch.....I read the Wikipedia summary, and checked out the
> link to the language, and <http://divinelanguage.webs.com/
> pronunciation.htm> strikes me as a prime example of how NOT to
> describe the sounds of a conlang.  For ex., why not explain "oua"
> as it would be pronounced in French?? Ouagadougou, anyone?
And no grammar is given, except for translations of the English
conjugated forms of verbs. To me this language seems to be a thinly-
disguised cipher for English.


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5 Most beautiful and famous Lord Krishna temples across India
by India Tours · May 10, 2021
India – A spiritual country dotted with the most ancient and beautiful temples of Lord Krishna that depicts deep history and events of Lord Krishna's life journey. Lord Krishna is the supreme God and holds a most special place in the heart of millions of people. Krishna devotees from all across the world visit these famous temples in India to worship him, pray to him and get his blessings. These temples are masterpieces that need to be visited and seen by everyone at least once in their life to understand Indian religions and cultures.
Shri Banke Bihari temple, Vrindavan
If you want to transport yourself in the old times and the glorious life of Lord Krishna, then Vrindavan is your destination as Lord Krishna spent many years of his life in Vrindavan. Banke Bihari temple is a gigantic Hindu temple with wonderful Rajasthani architecture that witnesses huge crowds all year round from far-off places. Banke Bihari temple was established by famous classical musician and poet Swami Haridas who brought this sacred idol from Nidhivan. Banke signifies" bent at three angles' and Bihari signifies "supreme enjoyer". So, the beautiful idol of Lord Krishna is seen holding the flute from his right hand and his right knee is bent across his left knee. One must visit the temple during the Janmashtami festival and Holi festival to witness the mesmerizing atmosphere of Vrindavan.
ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan
Iskcon temple also famous as Shri Krishna Balaram Mandir is like a royal palace of Lord Krishna built with stunning white marbles. Once you enter this elegant temple, you will get to know about the different phases of Krishna's life journey. The aura and beauty of the temple is truly a sight to behold. You will see many devotees praying and dancing to the melodious tunes of bhajans (music related to god) inside the temple. Take some time and sit there to feel the holy presence of Lord Krishna.
Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara
The temple is dedicated to Shrinath Ji which is one of the avatars (form) of Lord Krishna. Located in the beautiful city of Rajasthan, the sacred Shrinath temple is one of the best Hindu temples in India. The temple is designed very beautifully with colourful paintings on the temple walls. Daily rituals like bathing, playing, eating, sleeping are performed at the temple for Lord Krishna. Anyone who is coming to seek the blessings of God should be a part of the Aarti Ceremony (prayers) when the whole atmosphere of the temple is so pure and you can feel a positive energy. I have been to Shrinath Ji temple once and fell in love instantly. I also attended the Aarti Ceremony and I felt a special kind of happiness that can't be described in words.
Jagannath Temple, Odisha
This is another sacred temple of Lord Krishna that is quite different from other temples. Its daily practices, rituals and procedures are unique. Once you enter the temple, you will spot a lovely wooden carved statue of the deity Jagannath with the idol of his siblings by his side. The architecture of the temple itself is an art that deserves the attention of every person. Daily many food items (bhog) are offered to the deity which is later given to the devotees as blessings from God. The time spent here at this temple is definitely a rewarding experience that you will not get anywhere else.
Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat
It is said that Lord Krishna lived around 100 years of his life in Dwarka which is why Dwarkadhish temple is a very important holy place of India that was built by Vajranabhji who is the grandson of Lord Krishna. Dwarkadhish temple is a gate of eternal happiness that will fill the heart of the devotees with love and full joy. The temple has 2 doors – one that leads to heaven (Swarg Dwar) and the other is a door to salvation (Moksha Dwar). Janmashtami, Diwali and Holi are some of the important festivals celebrated at the temple with dedication and full devotion.
There are many more temples in India where Lord Krishna is worshipped in his different forms. Do come here with your family and dear friends to seek the peace of mind. You will learn a lot about Lord Krishna – how he lived his life, what he did and many more wonderful stories about him that will make you believe in God and have faith in him.
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Майкл «Майк» Гроуз (; 16 марта 1941, Лондон, Великобритания — 7 марта 2019, Лондон) — английский бизнесмен, известен в большей степени как первый  британской рок-группы Queen. Также играл в «No Joke» с Тимом Стаффелом, после чего завязал с музыкой и открыл свою транспортную компанию.

Биография
Майк Гроуз родился в Лондоне, 16 марта 1941 года.
Впервые взял бас-гитару лишь в 27 лет, когда его взяли в «The Individuals» в 1968 году.
В 1970 году Фаррух Балсара пригласил его в Queen.

Queen
Майк Гроуз недолго был бас-гитаристом Queen. Он пришел в коллектив в апреле 1970 года, в августе того же года ушел, поиграв всего лишь четыре месяца. Однако, некоторые идеи Гроуза попадут на дебютный альбом Queen.

После ухода из Queen
После этого Гроуз играл в других коллективах, но такой же всемирной славы, как Queen, добиться не смог.

Через несколько месяцев он вернулся в Корнуолл, некоторое время играл в группе под названием No Joke с Тимом Стаффелом,
прежде чем уйти из музыкального бизнеса в 1972 году.

О его дальнейшей судьбе известно лишь, что музыкальная карьера Майка Гроуза не сложилась, поэтому он стал бизнесменом, основав собственную транспортную компанию.

Личная жизнь
По некоторым данным, до того, как его взяли в The Individuals, он учился на инженера, после чего получил высшее образование. Также у него, предположительно, есть двое сыновей.

Смерть
Позднее стало известно, что Майк Гроуз умер 7 марта 2019 года, не дожив буквально недели до своего 78-летия.
Об этом сообщил барабанщик Роджер Тейлор.
«Так грустно слышать о моем старом друге Майке Гроузе, которого я впервые услышал в группе под названием The Individuals, когда мы были в школе. Он всегда звучал круто. Покойся с миром…»

Гитарист Брайан Мэй объявил о смерти своего бывшего товарища по группе в Instagram с подписью, гласящей:

«Да, для нас не лучшее время. Майк Гроуз был первым басистом Queen. Примерно в 1970 году Роджер [Тейлор] пригласил его приехать в Лондон из Корнуолла, чтобы порепетировать с нами, сочиняя эти первые песни. Он был влиятельной фигурой с мощным оборудованием! Его звук был потрясающий и монолитный! В конце концов, связь не сложилась, но мы должны поблагодарить Майка за то, что он помог нам сделать эти первые шаги. Покойся с миром, Майк. Брайан.»

В Facebook Мэй сообщил, что Гроуз отыграл три концерта с Queen примерно с 27 июня по 25 июля.

Дискография

с Queen
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Are you going to buy the Galaxy Fold when it launches in September?
Looks like it's a hard pass for some of our AC forum members.
Joe Maring
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has had a rough life. Initially scheduled for a launch in April, the Fold was quickly pulled for store shelves and met with canceled pre-orders after its folding technology proved to not be the most durable.
Following months of back and forth regarding when the Fold would be ready for relaunch, Samsung finally confirmed earlier this week that the handset would be available for purchase once again this September.
It's exciting that the Fold will be heading back out into the wild soon, but did this whole fiasco cause people to lose interest? Here's what the AC forum community has to say.
trucksmoveamerica#AC
I'll still pass. Maybe a few generations later.
I really wanted this 2 months ago. No i feel like buying this is a mistake. Samsung and others are probably well into developing second gen foldable phones. Hoping I can resist the urge to be an early adopter and use my brain for once. Everything about this screams pass on this one in favor for the note 10+.
Casey Cheung
I look forward to playing with it at the store, but that's all !
Morty2264
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a great concept and it looks pretty cool, but there is no way I'd risk that investment. When a prototype is so new like that, I hesitate to buy it and think, "Maybe in a few years, when the technology has been perfected." That's why I'm staying away from in-display fingerprint scanners. I like waiting to see how the tech fares/if there are any updates or advancements...
What about you? Are you going to buy the Galaxy Fold when it launches in September?
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Female BMX Racing Contenders to Watch at Tokyo 2021 Olympics
BMX racing will undoubtedly be one of the most exhilarating sports to watch at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021.
Freestyle. Alligator pits. Barspins. Female riders love the risk — the ride or die moments of BMX racing.
BMX got its first start somewhere between the 60s and 70s in Southern California. And while no two tracks are identical — riders make their way across the track with one single gear. Riders launch themselves from a gate atop a 35-degree start hill, battling it out along the course.
No motor — no problem. Shred on. With just over six months until the Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to begin, let's take a closer look at BMX racing.
Top Female Contenders in Tokyo 2021 BMX Racing
At the Tokyo 2020 Games taking place in 2021, the top BMX racing competitors come from traditional European cycling countries, such as the Netherlands and France, as well as the USA, Australia, and Colombia. There will be 24 competitors in the women's events.
In the women's competition, Mariana Pajon will be chasing her third consecutive Olympic title. The 'Queen of BMX' returned from a serious knee injury in 2019 to clinch her second Pan American gold medal in Lima.
The US has at least four women with gold-medal potential — two-time BMX freestyle world champion Hannah Roberts, 2016 BMX racing silver medalist Alise Willoughby, 2018 mountain bike world champion Kate Courtney, and road/track dual threat Chloe Dygert.
When Does Competition Take Place at the Olympics in Tokyo?
Competition takes July 29-30, 2021
Thu 29 July 2021, 10:00 - 12:00
Men's and Women's Quarterfinals
Fri 30 July 2021, 10:00 - 12:20
Men's and Women's Semifinals
Men's and Women's Final
All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC +9 hours)
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By admin Trending August 31, 2020
'Tenet,' 'New Mutants,' 'Bill & Ted' did well in movie theaters, by pandemic standards
NEW YORK – The first wave of big new movies released since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, including Christopher Nolan's mind-bending thriller "Tenet" and the long-delayed "X-Men" spinoff "The New Mutants," arrived in theaters over the weekend, testing the waters of a radically different theatrical landscape.
"Tenet" – the most hotly anticipated movie of the year and the one that has repeatedly positioned itself to lead the return of multiplex moviegoing – opened with an estimated $53 million overseas in 41 markets, including most of Europe, South Korea and Canada. The movie opens Sept. 3 in the United States, with screenings as early as Monday in some theaters.
Given the circumstances, it was difficult to forecast the performance of the $200 million "Tenet," starring John David Washington Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki. But the result exceeded the expectations of most. Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, called it "a fantastic start."
"Given the unprecedented circumstances of this global release we know we're running a marathon, not a sprint, and look forward to long playability for this film," Emmerich said in a statement.
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While many of Hollywood's largest productions have postponed their release and others have diverted to streaming platforms, the studio gambled that "Tenet" could roll out abroad first, and then gradually debut in the U.S.
So far, it seems to be working. The overseas opening for "Tenet" was greeted by the industry as proof that blockbuster moviegoing can be resurrected even while the virus continues to circulate and large indoor gatherings are considered risky. Movie theaters are mandating mask wearing, cleaning cinemas in between showings and operating at reduced capacity to distance moviegoers.
"Tenet" opens this week in the U.S. and China, the two largest markets. In the U.S., the conditions remain far from ideal: About 60% of theaters are currently open, including the largest chains, AMC and Regal. Theaters remain closed in several states, including New York and California.
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In the domestic box office, "New Mutants," a critically panned horror riff, led with an estimated $7 million in 2,412 locations. Cathleen Taff, Disney's president of global distribution, called it a success for times requiring recalibrated expectations.
"We continue to have faith and believe in the theatrical experience. We think consumers are ready to start having that experience with others sooner rather than later," Taff said. "We're very encouraged."
Disney will next week release the live-action remake of "Mulan" as a $30 digital rental through streaming service Disney+. Originally slated for theatrical release in March, it's the most expensive movie yet to go straight to the home.
"Bill & Ted Face the Music" debuted Friday as video on demand. The company didn't provide rental grosses, but it also put "Bill & Ted" in 1,007 North American theaters, where it made just shy of $1.1 million.
Theatrical release may be harder for adult-skewing specialty fare whose audiences are historically harder to get out of the house. "The Personal History David Copperfield," a Charles Dickens adaptation by Armando Iannucci ("Veep"), opened with $520,000 from 1,360 theaters.
Final numbers are expected Monday.
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FDA OKs Isatuximab Combination Therapy for Relapsed, Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Clinical trial data showed that the isatuximab (Sarclisa; Sanofi) regimen reduced risk of disease progression or death in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
The FDA has approved isatuximab (Sarclisa; Sanofi) in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).
Adult patients with RRMM are eligible for treatment with isatuximab if they have received 1 to 3 prior lines of therapy. Isatuximab is also approved for use in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of adults with RRMM who have received at least 2 prior therapies, including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor.
The latest approval is based on data from the phase 3 IKEMA study, which enrolled 302 patients with RRMM across 69 centers and 16 countries. The study evaluated treatment with isatuximab added to Sarclisa combination therapy (Kd) versus standard of care Kd alone in patients with MM.
According to the findings, treatment with isatuximab plus Kd reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 45% (hazard ratio 0.548, 95% CI 0.366-0.822, P=0.0032) versus standard of care Kd alone. The median progression-free survival (PFS) for isatuximab combination therapy was not reached at the time of the pre-planned interim analysis.
Secondary end points for the trial assessed overall response rate (ORR), including complete response rate (CR) and very good partial response (VGPR).
There was no statistically significant difference in ORR which remained similar for each treatment arm at 86.6% for the isatuximab combination therapy versus 82.9% for Kd (P=0.3859).
The rate of CR was 39.7% in the isatuximab combination therapy arm and 27.6% in the Kd arm.
The rate of VGPR was 33% for patients receiving isatuximab combination therapy and 28.5% for patients receiving Kd.
Additionally, at the time of interim analysis, overall survival data were still immature.
The most frequent adverse effects for isatuximab versus the control arm were upper respiratory tract infection (67% vs 57%), infusion-related reactions (46% vs 3.3%), fatigue (42% vs 32%), hypertension (37% vs 32%), diarrhea (36% vs 29%), pneumonia (36% vs 30%), dyspnea (29% vs 24%), bronchitis (24% vs 13%), and cough (23% vs 15%).
"In the phase 3 IKEMA study, the addition of Sarclisa to carfilzomib and dexamethasone reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 45%," Thomas G. Martin, MD, associate director, Myeloma Program, The University of California, San Francisco; professor of medicine, Adult Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplantation Program; and coleader of the Hematopoietic Malignancies Program, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, said in a statement. "This approval is an important advancement for patients whose disease has relapsed and reinforces the potential for Sarclisa to become a standard of care in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma."
FDA approves Sarclisa (isatuximab) in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. News release. Sanofi; March 31, 2021. Accessed April 1, 2021. https://www.sanofi.com/en/media-room/press-releases/2021/2021-03-31-23-15-00-2202919


An Islamic flag is a flag that complies with Islamic rules. Traditionally Islamic flags were of solid colour. The most favoured colours were black, white, red and green. However, other plain colours can be adopted. A bi-colour or tricolour (triband) flag can also be adopted as an Islamic flag. An example of a traditional solid coloured Islamic flag would be the flag of Libya.


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ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ: IGNORANT ISRAEL-HATER
by Ken Berwitz
When it comes to Israel-hating, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes a back seat to no one – not even the overtly anti-Semitic co-members of "The Squad", ilhan omar and rashida tlaib.
Want evidence?
How about these excerpts from Lukas Mikelionis's article at foxnews.com:
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agreed that Israel is "criminal" in its treatment of Palestinians, whom she said have no other choice but to "riot" against the Jewish state.
The New York Democrat made her remarks during an appearance on the hip-hop program "Ebro in the Morning" with Ebro Darden, where they touched on a variety of issues concerning the freshman congresswoman.
"How do you have white supremacist Jews?" Ebro asked. "How do you have people like Stephen Miller? How do you have these individuals who are legit aligning with racism and white supremacy, but they're Jewish? And it's something that most people can't wrap their brains around. But it's a real thing."
He added: "And what's going on with Israel and Palestine, while it's very, very, deep, it is very, very, criminal, and it is very, very unjust."
But rather than push back against the claims, Ocasio-Cortez agreed with them, saying "Absolutely"
Thank you, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez. Very illuminating. I'm sure omar and tlaib joyously appreciate your brilliant analysis…along with hamas and hezbollah, of course.
I suppose I could show a little "rachmunis" (that's yiddish for "compassion") for Ocasio-Cortez, on the grounds that she is a 29 year old bartender with no experience and, apparently, little knowledge of the middle east.
But since she regularly makes a fool of herself on a variety of issues, not just this one, and seems to revel in doing so, I think I'll pass on the rachmunis.
On the bright side, however, I bet she makes a helluva Cosmo.
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DEBATE OBSERVATIONS IN REAL TIME
free` says:
Let's not forget AOC has a degree in International Relations and Economics, and graduated cum laude from Boston U.
Ernie Poani says:
Is AOC not being consistent? Of course she is and reliably predictable. Her and her diabolical Quad-Squad are not capable of normal discretion or respect. Again, a grand example of contemporary brainwashing and a waste of tax-payers money for their brand of political service!
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THE NATIONAL LEAGUE TRUST – GRANT ACCEPTED!
Boreham Wood FC's community arm, namely the Boreham Wood Community Trust, is delighted to announce that once again the National League Trust will be supporting our community projects for the 2019/20 season following acceptance of our grant application last week.
The grant allows the Boreham Wood Community Trust to continue engaging with local community groups, as well as promote Boreham Wood FC as a community club. The National League Trust in partnership with the National League, the Premier League and the Professional Footballers' Association provides grant assistance for all affiliated National League sides towards their community projects throughout the National League, National League North and National League South divisions. The Premier League and the PFA have generously committed to support the Trust until 2022.
With the community team's ongoing projects, including initiatives such as weekly football coaching onsite at Boreham Wood FC for local children, hosting a weekly weight loss football league in partnership with 'Man v Fat', weekly specialised disability training sessions and also tournaments for a multitude of different community groups such as, local schools, local youth teams and our local disability groups. The Boreham Wood Community Trust is delighted to be eligible for £19,500 in grant support from the National League Trust.
Boreham Wood FC are thrilled that the grants have allowed our community department to build strong foundations in the local community with schools and other community groups, with some amazing success stories.
Upon receiving the news that our grant application had again been successful, Community Manager Connor Smith commented, "We are thrilled to once again receive grant support from our partners at the National League Trust. Their help towards our community projects since our promotion to the Conference South in 2010 has been outstanding. The grant support helps us consolidate the work we are doing in the community each year, as well as help grow new projects year on year.
"This funding allows for days such as our Xmas dinner for our local disability groups we held recently, among many other initiatives, which can help bring the community together and brings an amazing amount of joy to everyone who attends. Thanks must go to the National League Trust for continuing to help us to fund our existing projects and also aiding us to keep growing our existing community schemes."
Thank you again to The National League Trust, as well as the Premier League and the Professional Footballer's Association for your continued support!


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Zonta Club of Greeley celebrates 100 years of empowering women and girls
Go & Do | November 9, 2019
Tamara Markard
tmarkard@greeleytribune.com
The Zonta Club of Greeley celebrated the organization's 100th anniversary on Thursday. (Tamara Markard/Greeley Tribune)
The Zonta Club of Greeley marked a big milestone Thursday as the club celebrated its 100th anniversary at the Doubletree by Hilton at Lincoln Park.
Club President Marcie Woolworth welcomed members to the event noting the club shares the anniversary with the passing the 19th amendment in 1919 by Congress granting women the right to vote.
"The work that Zonta International is doing around the world for women and girls is amazing," member Susan Bromley said. "It's quite something that this club has been around for 100 years."
During the ceremony, the club recognized three women and an organization for their incredible work within the community.
The Zonta Club of Greeley celebrated the organization's 100th anniversary on Thursday. (Tamara Markard/Greeley Tribune)
Brooke Coughlin, victim services coordinator with the Greeley Police Department, Mary Vigil, found and director of Justice 61, Dr. Deidre Pilch, superintendent of Greeley-Evans School District 6 and the organization A Women's Place were all honored at the centennial dinner.
"I am honored and humbled to be recognized especially when I hear about the other organizations and women in the room and the tremendous work the Zonta Club is doing," Pilch said. "We would not be able to do the work that we do without the help from the community. The work you are doing with the children in the schools, please don't stop."
While the Greeley club provides a variety of support to women and girls in the community, they also sponsor a group called North East Colorado Coalition Against Trafficking or NECCAT, member Diana Law explained. NECCAT is a community coalition so that any group or agency that deals with human trafficking in Greeley or sees a victim or survivor will be at the same table, talking with the same people.
NECCAT works with seven law enforcement agencies and 35 community based organizations. Law said. The organization has been meeting for about five years.
"If one group is doing something we help them; if one group needs something else, we help them," Law said. "FBI, Homeland Security, any local law enforcement agency, District Attorney's office — all their people talk to us because we want to talk to each other about trafficking."
Two silhouettes tell the story of women who died from domestic violence. The silhouettes are part of the club's Silent Witness program and are set up in areas around Greeley as a way to educate the public. (Tamara Markard/Greeley Tribune)
Organization members will attend sentencing hearings and provide any support a human trafficking victim and survivor needs.
"We've had four large human trafficking cases in Greeley," Law said. "NECCAT has been involved in all four of them."
Zonta International is a global organization of professionals that empower women around the globe through acts of service and advocacy. The organization has representation on the United Nations intergovernmental organization.
The club was founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, by a small group of women wanting to use their individual and collected expertise in service to their community. To date, the club has more than 29,000 members part of nearly 1,200 clubs in 63 countries.
The club offers several educational programs such as Women in Aerospace, Women in Business and Women in Technology. The club also awards scholarships like its Amelia Earhart Fellowship and Young Women in Public Affairs award. For more information on Zonta International, go to http://www.zonta.org
— Tamara Markard is the Go+Do reporter for the Greeley Tribune, covering things to go and do in Greeley, Evans, Windsor and surrounding Weld County. Reach her at tmarkard@greeleytribune.com, (970) 392-4440, or on Twitter @Tmarkard1.


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ePathshala  is a portal/app developed by the CIET, and NCERT. It was initiated jointly by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, CIET, and NCERT, and launched in November 2015. It hosts educational resources for teachers, students, parents, researchers and educators, can be accessed on the Web, and is available on Google Play, App Store and Windows.  The content is available in English, Hindi and Urdu.

The platform offers a slew of educational resources, including NCERT textbooks for classes 1-12, audio-visual resources by NCERT, periodicals, supplements, teacher training modules and a variety of other print and non-print materials. These materials can be downloaded by the user for offline use with no limits on downloads. The app supports flip book format to provide a more realistic experience.

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