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Carl Milles (Swedish, 1875-1955). Urn, 1931. Bronze, height: 35 1/2 in. (90.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, A. Augustus Healy Fund, 32.479.1. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , CUR.32.479.1_32.479.2.jpg)
Carl Milles (Swedish, 1875-1955). Urn, 1931. Bronze, height: 35 1/2 in. (90.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, A. Augustus Healy Fund, 32.479.1. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , 32.479.1_or_32.479.2_view1_acetate_bw.jpg)
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Oh wow, that's amazing! I'm glad you found more here, as well. We also have a sculpture by Milles, 'Europa and the Bull,' now on view in the Beaux-Arts Court on the 3rd floor. Milles created many works for gardens especially those in his native Sweden. His work was often inspired by classical sculpture following his long sojourn in Italy. Here the swimming figures, fish and sea animals suggest that these vases might have been created for garden by the water.
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On View: Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor
MAKER Carl Milles, Swedish, 1875-1955
Place Made: Asia
DIMENSIONS height: 35 1/2 in. (90.2 cm) width, top flange: 55 3/4 in. (141.6 cm) extreme width at handles: 62 in. (157.5 cm) bottom width, diameter: 31 in., 640 lb. (78.7 cm, 290.3kg) (show scale)
MARKINGS Herman Bergman fud. Stockhom 1931
SIGNATURE Low relief, beneath and to the left of one handle: CMV [monogram]
COLLECTIONS European Art
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor
ACCESSION NUMBER 32.479.1
CREDIT LINE A. Augustus Healy Fund
RIGHTS STATEMENT © artist or artist's estate
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CAPTION Carl Milles (Swedish, 1875-1955). Urn, 1931. Bronze, height: 35 1/2 in. (90.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, A. Augustus Healy Fund, 32.479.1. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: , CUR.32.479.1_32.479.2.jpg)
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Pair of bronze urns (identical) decorated with low relief swimming figures, fish, and sea animals.


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Q: Enveloping $C^*$-algebra Consider a finite dimensional $C^*$-algebra $\cal{A}$. Is there any enveloping $C^*$-algebra $\cal{C^*(G)}$ such that $\cal{A}\cong C^*(G)$ for some locally compact group $\cal{G}$?
(Note that "$\cong$" is the $C^*$-algebra isomorphism.

A: No, in general.
If $C^\ast(G)$ is to be finite-dimensional then $G$ must be a finite group, and so $C^*(G)= \mathbb{C}(G)$ is complex group algebra of $G$. Basic results from the representation theory of finite groups identify this algebra, up to $*$-isomorphism, as follows:
$$ C^*(G) \cong \bigoplus_{[\pi]\in \widehat{G}} M_{d_\pi}(\mathbb C),$$
where $\widehat{G}$ is the set of isomorphism classes of irreducible representations of $G$, and $d_\pi$ is the dimension of the vector space underlying the representation $\pi$. Since every group admits a one-dimensional representation (the trivial representation), $C^*(G)$ will always have a one-dimensional summand.
The problem of characterising the group algebras of finite groups among all finite-dimensional $C^*$-algebras---that is, the problem of characterising the multisets $\{ d_\pi \ |\ [\pi]\in \widehat{G}\}$ among all finite multisets of positive integers---is still open; see here for instance.

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George S. Yacoubian, Jr. began the adoption process in Armenia in 2005. Throughout the spring and summer, he went through home study and various levels of domestic governmental approval. While in Armenia during the summer of 2005, George saw Liliana for the first time. He submitted Liliana's adoption dossier to the Armenian government in the fall of 2005, received preliminary approval in December 2005, and obtained final adoption approval in March 2006. Liliana Sara Yacoubian, the inspiration for SOAR's work, arrived in the United States on April 23, 2006.
George S. Yacoubian, Jr. founded the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) in the fall of 2005 as a charitable organization that provides humanitarian relief to orphaned children living in Armenia. Dr. Yacoubian has served as SOAR's Executive Board Chairman since 2005 and provides oversight and guidance to all SOAR operations worldwide. In early 2006, an experienced and talented Board of Directors was assembled, a network of Partners in Armenia was recruited to assist with distributions, and the web site was launched. Between 2006 and 2008, SOAR established itself as the only charitable organization whose singular mission is to provide humanitarian assistance to orphaned Armenians around the world. In late 2007 and early 2008, SOAR launched its first two Chapters – in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. In 2009, a National Board of Trustees was created to annually review SOAR's fiscal operations and distributions. In 2010, SOAR launched its Sponsorship Fund, which today, with approximately $150,000.00 in annual revenue, is the primary mechanism through which micro-level needs are addressed. Since 2005, SOAR's work has impacted thousands of children across a multitude of constructs, with the penultimate goal to provide institutionalized children with the same educational, emotional, medical, and social support as their non-institutionalized counterparts.
In 2016, SOAR took the proactive step of attempting to reduce the institutionalized orphan population in Armenia. Toward that end, SOAR now supports several day centers, all of which provide services to children at risk for institutionalization. SOAR also established its Services to Children in their Own Home (SCOH) Fund. The SCOH Fund works with residential institutions to deinstitutionalize and reunify children with biological families and provides home-based services after reunification to reduce the economic, social, and professional barriers that leave children at risk for reinstitutionalization.
Represented by 138 Chapters, 2 College Groups, 5 Junior groups, and more than 600 volunteers worldwide, SOAR supports 34 institutions in four countries: 30 orphanages, special boarding schools, day centers, transitional centers, and summer camps in Armenia; one Armenian boarding school in Artsakh; one orphan summer camp in Javakh; and two Armenian orphanages in Lebanon. Chapters contribute to SOAR's mission in a variety of ways, from traditional fundraising to Program development to professional expertise. The common bond among us is the unwavering belief that orphaned children and adults with disabilities represent the most vulnerable population of Armenian society.
SOAR prides itself on creativity, cross-cultural respect, fiscal responsibility, and transparency. During the past 16 years, SOAR's reach has expanded considerably. In 2006, distributions totaled approximately $60,000.00. Since 2015, SOAR distributions have exceeded $1M annually. Our efforts not only address the major humanitarian constructs of education, emotional and psychological support, nutrition, health and hygiene, dental and vision care, and fundamental human rights, but the Programs offer curricula on a multitude of topics that stimulate intellectual curiosity, empowerment, and enrichment.
SOAR is blessed with a dedicated and selfless cadre of supporters who share our short-term aspirations and long-term vision. We are faced with an enormous responsibility. Our greatest trepidation is not inadequacy or a belief that we are ill-equipped to assist the orphaned children we have embraced as our own, but rather that we have influence and power beyond measure. Our daily routine involves a compulsive desire to assist the abandoned, the sick, the impoverished, the abused, and the forgotten. As SOAR's light shines, we hope that we are unconsciously giving the orphaned Armenian population the will to do the same.

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RECAP: Visions In Sound – The Black Hole on 98.5 CKWR
To those of you who tuned in: thank you! Sorry to Holen MaGroin for not reading your email on the air. I couldn't quite figure out how to work "I wish I could ask about The Black Hole, but I've never seen it, Disney sucks ass, Fuck 'em," into the discussion.
Thanks Rob Daniels for having me, and to Jason Drury for awesome insight and comedy relief. (Ernest Borg-ninny.)
I was doing research all week, including watching lectures from Neil DeGrasse Tyson and other scientists about black holes. Neil DeGrasse Tyson is a harsh critic of the film, incidentally. I was glad to have worked this into the discussion. Due to the sheer amount of research I did, I was overprepared and hyped to go.
I always take a nap before the show, which used to air at 12:30 am. Well, I hadn't been on Visions In Sound for a while. I woke up at 11:50 to have my coffee and a bite to eat. Then my phone rang. It was Rob and they were about to go live! Turns out the show was back to the 12:00 am slot. Whoops! I hopped in the car and drove down to CKWR which happens to be only 10 minutes away anyway. I made it in just in time for my introduction, and that's including having to stop for a R.I.D.E. check on my way! Thank you to the local boys in blue, always doing a fantastic job keeping us safe on the road.
Among the myriad subjects discussed, one of the most interesting to me included Rob's topic, the blaster beam. I'd never even heard of it before, but I have absolutely heard it before. It's an integral part of the soundtrack to Star Trek: The Motion Picture, which I am intimately familiar with. I thought that what I was hearing was a guitar. Turns out it's a bizarre 15-foot long beam of stainless steel with strings and pickups. You can hear it readily in The Black Hole (music by John Barry), and now I know what it really is.
We also talked a bit about the toyline (available by mailing in UPC codes found on cereal boxes). We couldn't ignore the elephant in the room, which is the bizarre ending to a so-called "children's film". In this visually stunning abstract sequence, the villain Dr. Reinhart (Maximilian Schell) embraces and merges with his robot minion called Maximilian (no relation). Reinhart finds himself trapped in Maximilian's shell (pun intended) ruling over a hellish landscape. Wild-eyed and helpless, Reinhart is punished for the evil he inflicted. Meanwhile our surviving heroes, including robot V.I.N.CENT. (Roddy McDowell) experience a wild ride including visions of a heavenly cathedral and a floating angel. They then emerge in a brand new universe, to triumphant swells of Barry's score. This raises numerous questions about the film's message on heaven, hell, morality, mortality, the soul, artificial intelligence, and more.
Thanks again to Rob for having me. I am currently planning to be there for his 1000th episode a few weeks from now, and his Rise of Skywalker special the following week.
This episode can now be streamed at Visions in Sound, just click the link right here.
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2loud2oldmusic says:
Sounds like a great show. I want to re-watch the movie and then listen to the show. Otherwise I will be lost as it has been so long since I have seen it.
mikeladano says:
One thing I'd love if you did, is look up a musical instrument called a "blaster beam". I learned something new on this show. Any time I heard this instrument, I assumed it was a guitar. It's not. It has pickups and strings…but it's not a guitar! You will love this.
I will do just that. Thanks
stephen1001 says:
A variation on the Michael Anthony face?!
Dude look at the post about Costco! I'm doing the Michael Anthony face in that one!
deKE says:
Radio Ga Ga!
Great job Fella!
Space This Space That! haha Awesome!
HAHA YES! Yeah when we were discussing how EVERYTHING went "space" in 1979/1980. Because of some movie a few years earlier that made some money, that I didn't mention. LOL
You guys should have cued up Space Cowboy by Steve Miler at that point!
LOL! See this is why we need someone like you!
Remember Gilligan's Planet? Rocket Robin Hood?
whoah your tripping me out dude and it's only Monday!
mrslebrain says:
God you're cute
Holen says:
That picture is okay, but he's a knockout in this one.
You can't see it, but I'm wearing a ladies flowered blouse over my T-shirt. We swapped shirts at work for a laugh.
Listened to bits and pieces from here and there. Sounded good. Job nicely done! I started a new project, getting into REM. Thought I listen to each album for a week. Yesterday I already kinda cheated and started by listening to Dead Letter Office on repeat. Beforehand I'm only familiar with green, automatic, around the sun. So there's lots of new stuff to be heard. Did u get that anniversary edition of Monster? Which version did u get?
I just bought all the R.E.M. I.R.S. albums on CD about a month and a half ago, and have been re-listening extensively to them, so if you need an R.E.M. recommendation, I'm your guy. Always liked those albums, just didn't have them on CD. The I.R.S. discs are their best stuff. Indispensable, though Dead Letter Office is probably the worst of that early stuff mainly because it's B-sides only, though I still like it. The CD version has their original EP Chronic Town as bonus tracks though, and that EP rules unconditionally (they're the last five tracks Wolves Lower through Stumble).
My recommendation is to start at the beginning. Murmur is killer, total classic. Just great timeless stuff, and "Reckoning" is on the exact same wavelength of acoustic based jangle pop stuff that just rocks in a really pure, unblemished way. They're two albums of a kind, and clearly the basis of all alternative to follow without sucking shit like most of the alternative that followed.
Their next release is the contentious Fables of the Reconstruction which has poopy production but it fits the style of the music. It's probably their most downtrodden album, and their most Southern as well. It has gothic '80s overtones, a very interesting disc. The songs compliment each other well even if there are few standouts than on the first two. It's just an album you have to be in the right mood for, but if you are, then it's fantastic.
Lifes [sic] Rich Pageant is next, and it's almost the polar opposite. The production is super punchy and tight, and clean. I wouldn't go so far as saying the songs are upbeat, but they have a lot of get up and go in them. The first two albums are fairly laid back, and the third is brooding, but this fourth one has some gas in the tank. This is when they start to get more political as well, and you can understand what Michael Stipe is saying a whole lot better. It's clear they're gaining a lot of confidence, and while it doesn't have the pureness of the first two, I like it as much. Killer stuff all around, and the production is very compelling. This one is pretty fantastic, no bum songs, but I have to give a special mention to "I Believe", though it works best in the context of the record. What I can say about these early records is that the first four are all definitely albums that are meant to be heard start to finish, as the songs are even stronger in context.
Document is their last with I.R.S. and their first brush with fame. The highlights on this are just fantastic, "Finest Worksong", "Disturbance at the Heron House", the singles. The first side is just totally bulletproof, while the second half is a lot more experimental. Not as strong as the first half, and probably not as consistent as Lifes Rich Pageant, but I also like it equally for the killer highpoints. Their sound had really gelled by this point, and it's their first album with Scott Litt, who would go on to produce everything else they did. Not as cohesive as the first four, but makes up for it with the confidence and the stellar tracks on there.
I'd say you should most certainly start with those early five just to see the progression. I got them all for around $1.99 to $4.99, so it's not an undertaking to find them. It took one trip and only two stores. Super easy to find, super cheap.
Right! I forgot Eponymous. It's a greatest hits type deal that came out right after Document. It's worth buying also because it has the soundtrack song "Romance" as well as the original single version of "Radio Free Europe", and a superior vocal take of "Gardening at Night". I'd recommend listening to the full albums by themselves before Eponymous though. Like I said, an album band through and through in the early days.
LeBrain told me that he's more of a greatest hits type R.E.M. fan, so hope these two posts help you and him get into the band.
Hey Holen.
You wanna be tuned in this weekend.
BLADE RUNNER!
Deke got and reviewed that REM on his site! Have a look!
https://superdekes.wordpress.com/2019/11/12/r-e-m-monster-deluxe-edition-2019/
I just picked on Monster for 99 cents. It's still definitely not anywhere near my favorite (sorry Mike+Deke), but I don't get the people that hated it. Some great tunes.. So if you're keeping score, I have all the IRS albums (including Dead Letter Office and Eponymous), Green, and Monster on CD. Of course I've also heard Automatic and Out of Time (cassette), and New Adventures in Hi-Fi (a friend). I bailed after Bill Berry left the band though.
Thank u Holen, that's a lot of information. I just got the ultimate music guide REM edition and thought that over the Christmas time I'd go though the magazine and play the music. Original plan was to start from the beginning but I only have Chronic Town as part of Dead letter office on cd. So now I've must have played it 7 times and I kinda like it. I like bands goofing off. And there is a song that reminds me of Lords of the new church which used to be one of my favorites. Just got new headphones and got stuck in BJ folder. Need to upload some REM to my phone. I recall reading that Monster is LeBrains favorite REM album. Which one is yours?
Yeah, I like Dead Letter Office. "Voice of Harold" makes me chuckle everytime, because it's just the song "7 Chinese Bros." from Reckoning with different lyrics. And those different lyrics are Michael Stipe reading the liner notes of an album sarcastically, makes me laugh.
My favorite? That's really tough. I love the first five a lot. I mean on different days it could be any of them. Murmur is probably the best in my eyes. It's either that or Lifes Rich Pageant as my favorite. Rrrrggghhhh. Which one? Okay, it's Lifes Rich Pageant. That's my favorite (for now).
I'm really digging Dead Letter Office. Makes me feel like I missed the boat first time around. I'm still sticking to the original plan to listen each disc for a week. Still got until Sunday with this one.
Man, you're in for a real treat. Murmur is so good. You'll have to keep me posted each week. I would be curious to hear your opinion on how they evolved in the early years. Murmur and Reckoning in your cards in the next two weeks. You'll be having a ball.
I do really like Monster. It's kind of a personal favourite because we played it a lot in store in 1994. But I think it's also irrelevant which I like, because I haven't heard many of them in total.
Gotta listen to their early stuff, Mike. As Stipe would say, LISTEN TO ME!!!
Fables of the Reconstruction is quite the grower. I think you can appreciate it a lot more if you're an American, especially if you live in or near the south like this guy does. You can understand the picture they're trying to paint much better if you know U.S. southern culture. Even the title is a reference to the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. On the spine it actually says Reconstruction of the Fables, it has two titles. How would that affect your OCD, Mike?
So which version are u gonna get. I kinda fancy the 5 cd version
Yep go big or go home
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\section{Introduction}

Discovery of superconductivity in iron-chalcogenides, with the layered anti-PbO tetragonal structure at room temperature, has raised considerable interest in studying these compounds in more detail because of their simplest crystal structure among various iron-based superconductors~\cite{Hsu2008}. Interestingly, although $\alpha$-FeSe exhibits spin-fluctuation driven superconducting ground state (with T$_c$ $\sim$9K), unlike other iron-based superconductors (FeSCs), at ambient pressure no long range magnetic order is established at low temperature~\cite{Imai2009}. However moderate amount of external pressure drives the system into a state where static magnetic order is realized~\cite{Bendele2010}. Structurally, due to the absence of alkali ions or charge-reservoir layers between the Fe$_{2}$Se$_{2}$ superconducting layers, the system is found to be very much compressible and a strong correlation is noticed between the structural parameters and superconducting transition temperature.  Numerous high pressure investigations have been carried out on undoped $\alpha$-FeSe to elucidate the large pressure dependence of its superconducting transition temperature~\cite{Mizuguchi2008,Miyoshi2009,Huang2009,Okabe2010,Uhoya2012,Kumar2010,Garbarino2009,Braithwaite2009,Margadonna2009,Medvedev2009}. Several structural studies indicate that both the room temperature tetragonal phase (S.G. $\textit{P4/nmm}$, z=2) and the low temperature (superconducting) orthorhombic phase (S.G. $\textit{Cmma}$, z=4) undergo structural transition to an orthorhombic (S.G. $\textit{Pbnm}$, z=4) phase~\cite{Kumar2010,Garbarino2009,Braithwaite2009,Uhoya2012}. There are also reports of pressure-induced structural transition to $\beta$-FeSe phase (S.G. $\textit{P6$_{3}$/mmc}$)~\cite{Margadonna2009,Medvedev2009} and amorphization~\cite{Stemshorn2010}.

Recent observation of the structural distortion upon Te-doping in $\alpha$-FeSe compounds and the correlated change in the superconducting transition temperature T$_c$~\cite{Yeh2008,Horigane2009} has stimulated interest in the detailed investigations of the structural and electronic properties of this compound under high pressure. Several high pressure investigations have been performed on optimally Te-doped FeSe and the superconducting T$_c$ is found to rise sharply with pressure up to $\sim$3 GPa, reaching T$_{cmax}$ $\sim$23K~\cite{Gresty2009,Huang2009,Gooch2012,Tsoi2009,Karmakar2013}. Two different observations are reported on low temperature structural stability of Te-doped FeSe compounds under high pressure, viz., transition to a distorted high pressure structure (monoclinic symmetry) above 3 GPa and amorphization above 11.5 GPa~\cite{Gresty2009,Stemshorn2009}, lacking a complete structural evolution results. Various theoretical investigations have predicted the chalcogen height dependent change in the magnetic ordering and the electronic properties in Te-doped FeSe compounds~\cite{Moon2010,Kumar2012,Ciechan2012}. It is therefore imperative to perform detailed high pressure experimental investigations on the structural and optical properties to understand the effect of pressure on the electronic structural changes of the pressurized compound. This will, in effect, help understand the behavior of T$_c$ as a function of pressure and also to make a comparison this with the results of undoped FeSe.

In this work we examine the detailed high pressure structural evolution at room temperature of the superconducting compound Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ and corresponding changes in its frequency dependent optical conductivity. Synchrotron based x-ray diffraction and mid-infrared (mid-IR) reflectance measurements have been performed under high pressures up to 19 GPa and 15 GPa respectively. Tetragonal $\textit{P4/nmm}$ structure starts transforming to $\textit{Pbnm}$ orthorhombic phase at a very low pressure (4 GPa), but the transition becomes prominent only above $\sim$10 GPa. Dramatic changes in the low frequency (Drude) spectral weight of the optical conductivity are noticed above this pressure. The results have been discussed with the observed pressure dependence of superconducting T$_c$, obtained from temperature dependent (2-200K) resistance measurements up to 10 GPa.

\section{Experimental Details}

Polycrystalline Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ has been prepared by the solid state reaction method. Stoichiometric amounts of Fe (99.9$\%$), Se (99.5$\%$) and Te (99.5$\%$) are mixed, and the pressed powder of this mixture are sealed in an evacuated quartz tube and heated at 700$^\circ$C for 24 hr. Structural characterization by x-ray diffraction measurements on as-grown sample shows a mixture of tetragonal $P4/nmm$ (60$\%$) and hexagonal $P6_{3}/mmc$ phase (40$\%$). No trace of excess Fe was detected. Magnetic susceptibility measurement was performed using a SQUID magnetometer (Quantum Design) under an external magnetic field of 10 Oe and the onset superconducting T$_c$ was found to be $\sim$13.5 K.

Pressure-induced structural evolution has been studied using a diamond anvil cell (DAC) by monochromatic ($\lambda$= 0.68881 ${\AA}$) x-ray powder diffraction measurements at the XRD1 beamline of Elettra Synchrotron facility. Methanol-Ethanol-Water (MEW 16:3:1) mixture is used as pressure transmitting medium (PTM) to provide nearly hydrostatic conditions and gold is used as pressure marker in x-ray diffraction measurements~\cite{Dewaele2004}. Two dimensional diffraction patterns were recorded on a Dectris Pilatus2M detector and these were converted to one dimensional diffraction profiles using FIT2D software~\cite{Hammersley1998}. The structural parameters are determined by means of GSAS Rietveld refinement analysis program~\cite{Larson1986}.

Mid-IR reflectance spectra under high pressures have been collected at the SISSI beamline of Elettra synchrotron facility, with the help of an IR microscope (Hyperion) equipped with a liquid nitrogen cooled HgCdTe (MCT) detector and coupled to a Bruker IFS66v interferometer. DAC was mounted with type IIa synthetic diamond anvils for this measurement. A thin pallet of finely ground sample was placed in the gasket hole, which was then filled with KCl as pressure medium. Reflectance at the sample-diamond interface were measured in the wide frequency range (700 - 12000 cm$^{-1}$). At each pressure, the intensity of light ($I_{s}(\omega)$) reflected from the sample surface (within DAC) is measured and normalized with the light intensity ($I_{0}(\omega)$) reflected from the external face of diamond window, to obtain a quantity $r(\omega)=\frac{I_s(\omega)}{I_0(\omega)}$. At the end of the pressure run, another measurement is performed on the open diamond surface ($I_{d}(\omega)$,$I_{0}(\omega)$) by removing the sample. The ratio $R(\omega)=\frac{I_d(\omega)}{I_0(\omega)}$ is assumed to be pressure independent. The reflectance $R_{s-d}(\omega)$ at the sample-diamond interface is thus obtained from the equation $R_{s-d}(\omega)=\frac{r(\omega)}{R(\omega)}R_{dia}$, where R$_{dia}$=[$\frac{n_{dia}-1}{n_{dia}+1}$]$^{2}$ and $n_{dia}$ being the real refractive index of diamond in air. For this experiment, pressure inside the DAC was monitored with the $\textit{in-situ}$ ruby luminescence method~\cite{Mao1986}.

The pressure evolution of the superconducting T$_c$ has been measured on the same batch sample up to $\sim$10 GPa using a miniature DAC (MPI-Stuttgart version) and an optical cryostat (temperature range 2 - 300K). A quasi-four probe resistance measurement technique with $\textit{in-situ}$ ruby pressure measurement was employed. The details of the DAC preparation, resistance measurement and sample pressure determination technique have been described elsewhere~\cite{Karmakar2013}. A great care was taken in order to obtain the sample pressure near T$_c$ and resistance with high accuracy. Resistance is measured on a tiny sample (a pressed pellet of Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$, diameter $\sim$50 $\mu$m) using 10$\mu$m thin gold electrical leads, that remains in good contact with the sample by the applied pressure through the solid PTM. Finely powdered NaCl (soft solid, remains insulating through out this temperature and pressure range) has been used as the PTM.

\section{Results and Discussions}

\subsection{X-ray Diffraction}

\begin{figure}[tb]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=75mm,clip]{fig1}}
\caption{\label{fig1} X-ray diffraction patterns at ambient and various high pressures at room temperature.  Diffraction peaks marked with up triangles are the Au (pressure marker) Bragg peaks.}
\end{figure}

\begin{figure}[tb]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=85mm,clip]{fig2}}
\caption{\label{fig1} (Color online) Rietveld refinement profiles at three different pressures (0.1, 4.0 and 16 GPa). Cross hair symbols represent the experimental data, and solid lines are calculated diffraction pattern. The phase markers and difference plots are shown below.}
\end{figure}

\begin{figure}[tb]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=90mm,clip]{fig3}}
\caption{\label{fig2} Pressure-induced structural changes in room temperature tetragonal phase (S.G. $P4/nmm$) (a)Reduced lattice parameters (a/a$_{0}$, c/c$_{0}$) as a function of pressure; inset, pressure variation of $c/a$ ratio (b) Changes of interatomic distances  [Fe-Fe and Fe-Se(Te) bonds and non-bonded Se(Te)-Se(Te)], (c) unit cell volume as a function of pressure, 3rd order Birch-Murnaghan equation of state, up triangles represent the half of the cell volume of the $Pbnm$ phase for comparison with tetragonal phase. Inset, higher compressibility of Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ compared to FeSe (from ref. 10) is shown. (d) Tetrahedral angles Se(Te)-Fe-Se(Te) as a function of pressure.}
\end{figure}

Diffraction patterns of Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ at various high pressures are shown in Figure 1. Low pressure diffraction profiles are analyzed considering a mixture of tetragonal ($\textit{P4/nmm}$) and hexagonal ($\textit{P6$_{3}$/mmc}$) phases. The tetragonal phase being responsible for the low temperature superconductivity, we have followed its structural evolution under pressure. At ambient pressure tetragonal structure lattice parameters are a=3.7923(3)${\AA}$ and c=5.9083(5)${\AA}$. The diffraction patterns remain almost unchanged up to 10 GPa, above which the diffraction peaks corresponding to the tetragonal phase reduce in intensity and some additional peaks (for example, at $2\theta$= 16.1$^\circ$ and 22$^\circ$) appear at the shoulder of the diffraction peaks of the hexagonal phase, indicating a structural transition to a phase other than the existing hexagonal phase. The additional peaks very well agree with the orthorhombic (S.G. $\textit{Pbnm}$, z=4) phase, already reported as the high pressure phase of undoped-FeSe~\cite{Kumar2010,Garbarino2009,Braithwaite2009,Uhoya2012}. However, unlike undoped FeSe, structural transition of tetragonal Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ is rather sluggish. Although new diffraction peaks are clearly observable at 10 GPa and above, Rietveld structural analysis indicate that the orthorhombic phase starts emerging even at 4 GPa. Figure 2 shows the Rietveld refinement profiles at three different pressures (0.1, 4 and 16 GPa). The phase fractions of the three phases ($P4/nmm, Pbnm, P6_{3}/mmc$) are 56$\%$, 4$\%$ and 40$\%$ respectively at 4 GPa and 18$\%$, 40$\%$ and 42$\%$ respectively at 16 GPa. This indicates that the molar fraction of the hexagonal phase remains unchanged (within the accuracy limit of GSAS analysis) at high pressure. The lattice parameters of the high pressure orthorhombic $\textit{Pbnm}$ phase at 16 GPa are a=5.7932(8)${\AA}$, b=5.3848(12)${\AA}$ and c=3.6819(5)${\AA}$.

In Figure 3, we have shown in detail the pressure-induced evolution of structural parameters of the tetragonal phase.  Large anisotropic compressibility (more compressible along c-axis) is noticed due to the presence of a van der Waal interlayer gap between the Fe$_{2}$(Se,Te)$_{2}$ layers. The $c/a$ ratio decreases systematically up to $\sim$10 GPa above which this ratio starts increasing. The concomitant increase in compressibility at this pressure is reflected in the plot of the pressure variation of the unit cell volume. So, the bulk compressibility of the remaining tetragonal phase changes from its initial value at $\sim$10 GPa. The pressure versus unit cell volume data up to $\sim$10 GPa, when fitted to 3rd order Birch-Murnaghan equation of state (EOS)~\cite{Birch1978}, gives zero pressure bulk modulus as B=18 GPa and its pressure derivative B'=13. Tetragonal phase of Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ is therefore found to have the smallest bulk modulus in any FeSCs (twice as compressible (soft) as the undoped $\alpha$-FeSe, as can be seen from our comparison made in inset in Fig 3c ~\cite{Garbarino2009,Margadonna2009}). A somewhat higher value of bulk modulus reported by Stemshorn et al.~\cite{Stemshorn2009}, is probably due to an improper fitting of EOS in the low pressure range. Pressure-induced changes of the interatomic distances are plotted in Fig 3b. The interlayer non-bonded Se(Te)-Se(Te) distance and the Fe-Se(Te) bond distance decrease monotonically up to the highest pressure of this investigation. A rapid change in the Fe-Fe bond distance (same as lattice parameter $a$) is noticed above 10 GPa. The Fe(Se,Te)$_{4}$ tetrahedra is further elongated under pressure and the pressure variation of the Se(Te)-Fe-Se(Te) angles are plotted in figure 3d.

Structural refinement shows that the average anion height ($z_{Se,Te}$) of the $P4/nmm$ phase rapidly increases with pressure up to $\sim$3 GPa and remains pressure independent at higher pressures till $\sim$10 GPa, where the anion height rises abruptly (as seen in Figure 5a). A similar feature has earlier been reported for undoped $\alpha$-FeSe~\cite{Kumar2010,Okabe2010}. A monotonic increase of anion heights in the tetragonal FeSe$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ has recently been predicted by Ciechan et.al.~\cite{Ciechan2012}. The observed changes of anion heights are also reflected in the pressure-induced FeSe(Te)$_{4}$ tetrahedral deformation (2zc/(a/$\sqrt{2}$)) (Figure 4b). The observed sudden enhancement of the tetrahedral elongation and the anomalous changes of $c/a$ ratio and the axial compressibility indicates a structural transition to a new tetragonal phase above 10 GPa. A larger bulk compressibility of this phase may be attributed to the possible pressure-induced electron delocalization or the spin crossover, as observed in updoped-FeSe \cite{Kumar2011}. Tetrahedral elongation changes the electronic structure of the system, specially the Fe$^{2+}$ orbital character \cite{Kumar2012,Tamai2010}. In the low pressure region, with increasing pressure the electronic structural changes drive the system into more metallic character (enhanced Drude spectral weight, as discussed below), enhancing effective carrier concentration, favoring a higher T$_c$~\cite{Schilling2006}. In figure 4c is plotted the pressure dependence of the observed superconducting T$_c$ (as discussed in next section) and a strong structural correlation with the superconductivity is noticed.

\subsection{Resistance measurements}

\begin{figure}[tb]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=75mm,clip]{fig4}}
\caption{\label{fig2} (a) pressure variation of the average anion (Se/Te) height $z$, (b) pressure induced tetrahedral deformation, denoted by $2zc/(a/\sqrt{2})$. Inset, Fe(Se,Te)$_{4}$ tetrahedral dimension (c) The superconducting transition temperature, T$_c$, as a function of pressure. Solid lines are guide to eye.}
\end{figure}

\begin{figure}[tb]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=75mm,clip]{fig5}}
\caption{\label{fig2} Temperature-dependent resistance of Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ at a few representative pressures. T$_c$ indicates the superconducting transition temperature. At low pressure, resistance anomaly due to SDW-like magnetic transition is indicated by T$_m$. Inset, residual resistance, $R(200K)/R(20K)$, as a function of pressure.}
\end{figure}

Figure 5 shows the temperature dependent resistance at a few representative pressures. Offsets are given to the $R(T)$ data at various pressures for the sake of clarity. At low pressures, two characteristic features are observed. A resistance anomaly due to spin-density wave (SDW)-type transition is observed at $\sim$120K and upon increasing pressure this transition temperature ($T_m$) decreases and the feature disappears above 1 GPa. It should be noted that we observe, for the first time, a clear picture of the SDW-like resistance anomaly in Te-doped FeSe compound. Te-doping increases the average anion height and therefore affects the band structure and Fermi surface significantly, establishing the static magnetic order even at ambient pressure~\cite{Kumar2012}. However, like many other FeSCs, application of pressure enhances the spin fluctuation causing reduction of SDW feature upon increasing pressure~\cite{Imai2009}.

At further lower temperature, superconducting transition is observed by a sudden drop of the resistance (a non-zero resistance in the superconducting state is due to the lead/contact probe resistance in the quasi-four probe measurements). The onset T$_c$ at each pressure is determined by the intersection of the two quadratic fits to the data above and below the point of inflection. Our results show that T$_c$ increases with pressure with a large initial slope and reaches its maximum (T$_{cmax}$ $\sim$22.4K) near 4 GPa, indicating a typical unconventional nature (spin fluctuation driven) of superconductivity, but unlike other reports ~\cite{Tsoi2009,Gresty2009}, T$_c$ reduces only marginally beyond this pressure. The pressure dependence of T$_c$ at zero pressure is found to be 4.74 K/GPa, agreeing very well with a previous study~\cite{Yeh2008} and on strained FeSe$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ thin film~\cite{Gooch2012}. Although Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ is found to have slightly higher initial pressure dependence of T$_c$ than undoped FeSe ($\sim$4.3K/GPa,~\cite{Braithwaite2009}), the relative volume derivative $dlnT_c/dlnV = -B(dlnT_c/dP)$ (a parameter of T$_c$ dependence on structural modification) is found to be only half of that for undoped FeSe. The residual resistance $R(T = 200K)/R(T = 20K)$ is found to increase systematically with pressure up to 4 GPa (inset of Figure 5), suggesting an enhanced metallic behavior in normal state at higher pressures.

\subsection{Infrared Reflectance}

\begin{figure}[tb]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=75mm,clip]{fig6}}
\caption{\label{fig5} (Color online) Reflectivity spectra of the sample-diamond interface, R$_{s-d}$($\omega$), at various pressures. Pressure evolution of the spectra are shown separately for the (a) low pressure (below 5.4 GPa) and (b) high pressure (above 5.4 GPa) regimes.}
\end{figure}

Figure 6 presents the mid-infrared reflectance spectra from the sample-diamond interface, $R_{s-d}(\omega)$, at various high pressures. Strong two-phonon diamond absorption prevents the measurement between 1800-2300 cm$^{-1}$. For the measurements at low pressures, sufficient initial pressure was applied to make the sample in good contact with diamond surface. The measured reflectance spectra for the polycrystalline sample shows the average behavior of that measured from different oriented single crystal sample~\cite{Moon2011}. On increasing pressure, the overall R$_{s-d}$ is found to enhance progressively. But the pressure variation of the reflectance spectra clearly shows two distinct regime. In the low pressure region (P$<$5.4 GPa), low frequency reflectance enhances rapidly compared to the high frequency part. Whereas, above 5.4 GPa, spectra in the high frequency region becomes highly pressure dependent. A sharp plasma edge at 2650 cm$^{-1}$ is observed in the reflectance spectra and this becomes more prominent upon increasing pressure.

\begin{figure}[tb]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=80mm,clip]{fig7}}
\caption{\label{fig5} (Color online) Frequency dependent optical conductivity (OC), $\sigma(\omega)$, at various pressures. (a) Pressure-variation of OC up to 5.4 GPa. A typical fit for the optical conductivity with superposition of Drude-Lorentz oscillators are shown for the lowest pressure data; Inset, anomalous change of the Drude spectral weight under pressure (b) Pressure-variation of OC above 5.4 GPa. Inset, dramatic change of Drude spectral weight across the structural transition. Pressure dependent color coding is maintained in the respective insets.}
\end{figure}

\begin{figure}[tb]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=75mm,clip]{fig8}}
\caption{\label{fig5} (Color online) Pressure variation of the Drude spectral weight, $SW(P)=\int{\sigma(\omega,P)d\omega}$ integrated between 800 cm$^{-1}$ and 1800 cm$^{-1}$. The lines are only a guide to eye.}
\end{figure}

The optical conductivity (OC) spectra, $\sigma(\omega)$, plotted at various high pressures in figure 7, are calculated from $R_{s-d}(\omega)$ by using Kramer-Kronig transformation. For this purpose, the reflectance data is extrapolated to zero frequency based on a Drude-Lorentz fit and that to high frequency range with a high energy (at ~3 eV) Lorentz oscillator and at further higher frequency using the power law, $R(\omega)\propto\omega^{-4}$. Frequency dependent OC spectra are analyzed by fitting with superposition of Drude-Lorentz oscillators (by applying f -sum rule for auto-rescaling of the oscillator strength)~\cite{Kuzmany2009}. A typical fit is shown in Figure 7a for the low pressure OC spectra. Apart from the low frequency Drude free carrier response (composed of two terms, incoherent "Drude1" and coherent "Drude2"~\cite{Moon2010a,Wu2010,Mirri2012}) and a high energy broad mid-infrared band (shown by "H.E. Osc"), the OC comprises of two additional interband excitations ($\alpha1$, $\alpha2$) at 3100 cm$^{-1}$ and 5600 cm$^{-1}$, suggesting the multiband character of the system ~\cite{Boris2009,Mirri2012}. From density functional theory calculation, these bands are assigned to Fe 3d- Fe3d transitions~\cite{Moon2010a}. Comparing this spectra with that in ref. 35, it can be noted that with increased Te-doping, $\alpha1$ peak frequency decreases and oscillation strength increases, whereas $\alpha2$ peak frequency increases and its strength decreases. The over all $\sigma(\omega)$ is enhanced progressively upon increasing pressure up to 8.9 GPa. A dramatic change in the spectral feature is observed above this pressure. The high energy (mid-IR) band spectral weight reduces drastically and is transferred into the bands ($\alpha1$, $\alpha2$). Also these relatively narrow bands change their energy positions indicating a sudden change in the electronic structure of the system. These changes can be attributed to the tetragonal ($P4/nmm$) to orthorhombic ($Pbnm$) structural transition.

A closer look into the low frequency spectral feature in the OC shows anomalous changes at two pressures (2.6 GPa and 8.9 GPa), as shown in insets of Figure 7a,b. Although the overall spectral weight is enhanced systematically with pressure, the Drude spectral weight shows a pressure-induced crossover between 2.6 - 3 GPa around the isobestic (equal absorption) point at ~1400 cm$^{-1}$. Also the  This subtle change is due to the spectral rearrangement of the two Drude components by changing their spectral features (width, amplitude). A rapid electronic structural change is therefore speculated at this pressure. However, this subtle spectral change is not reflected in the pressure dependent total Drude spectral weight (SW), as can be seen in Figure 8. Due to the lack of low frequency reflectance data, the spectral feature of the individual Drude components cannot be obtained unambiguously. The total Drude spectral weight in the frequency range 800-1800 cm$^{-1}$, as determined by integrating the OC spectra, is taken as a measure of the effective free carrier density and its pressure evolution has been studied. Upon increasing pressure the total Drude spectral weight is found to increase monotonically up to 6 GPa. A slope change or a saturation of superconducting T$_{c}$ above 3 GPa may be explained in terms of the subtle electronic changes reflected in the low frequency optical conductivity at this pressure. Moreover the $\alpha1$, $\alpha2$ bands are also found to undergo a change from pressure dependent blue shift to red shift at this pressure. In inset of figure 7b, we clearly observe conspicuous changes in Drude spectral features above 5.4 GPa. There is a systematic reduction in the Drude spectral weight upon further increase in pressure (shown in figure 8). This is due to the emergence of the new phase having lower Drude spectral weight and systematic rise of its molar fraction. At 11 GPa, there is a sudden enhancement of the low frequency spectral weight due to the emergence of a strong absorption band of localized charges around 1150 cm$^{-1}$, which upon further increase of pressure gets suppressed and almost vanishes at 15 GPa. As this band appears above the structural transition pressure, this does not correspond to the high pressure orthorhombic phase. A link of this band emergence may be noticed with the sudden change of compressibility of the tetragonal phase and thus this feature may be related to the Fe$^{2+}$ spin-state transition.

Detailed structural information on the high pressure orthorhombic phase is given in ref. 9. Also, the high pressure investigation on undoped FeSe has indicated that the superconducting T$_{c}$ is enhanced in the high pressure $Pbnm$ phase~\cite{Garbarino2009}. It may therefore be speculated that the relative phase fraction of the high pressure orthorhombic phase is also responsible for the discrepancies in the pressure dependencies of T$_{c}$ in various studies of FeSe$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$, apart from the composition stoichiometry variation and pressure inaccuracy~\cite{Gresty2009,Huang2009,Gooch2012,Tsoi2009,Karmakar2013}. Our results suggest that although the orthorhombic phase starts emerging at $\sim$4 GPa, the phase fraction becomes significant only at $\sim$6 GPa where the over all superconducting feature is taken over by the this new phase. A mixed phase behaviour is further supported by the observed broadening of the superconducting transition. A detailed band structure analysis of the high pressure orthorhombic phase and its comparison with the tetragonal phase~\cite{Subedi2008,Charnukha2011} would therefore shed light in order to further clarify the pressure evolution of the superconductivity in the iron-chalcogenides.\\

In conclusion, we have found that the superconductivity onset in tetragonal Fe$_{1.03}$Se$_{0.5}$Te$_{0.5}$ attains a broad maximum value of 22.4K at $\sim$4 GPa. The high pressure orthorhombic phase (S.G. $Pbnm$, z=4) starts emerging at a low pressure ($\sim$4 GPa), but the transition becomes apparent only above 10 GPa. The tetragonal phase is found to be extremely soft and the pressure response of the structure reveals a strong correlation between the Fe(Se,Te)$_{4}$ tetrahedral deformation and the superconducting T$_{c}$. Subtle structural modification and change in bulk compressibility of the existing tetragonal phase above 10 GPa suggests a new tetragonal structure with possible Fe$^{2+}$ spin-state transition at high pressure. Pressure evolution of optical conductivity clearly indicates dramatic change in electronic structure of the system across the structural transition. An anomalous and subtle change in low frequency Drude spectral weight at $\sim$3 GPa indicates a sudden rearrangement of the electronic band structure of the tetragonal phase causing the saturation of T$_{c}$ above this pressure. Detailed band structure calculation of the orthorhombic $\textit{Pbnm}$ phase is prescribed to understand the magnetism and superconductivity of the high pressure phase of iron-chalcogenide compounds.\

\begin{acknowledgments}
We acknowledge the Elettra Synchrotron facility for the provision of the beamtime. We like to acknowledge H. Bhatt, A.K. Mishra and Debjani Karmakar (BARC), A. Peruchhi and P. Maurizio (Elettra) for their help during high pressure measurements. Financial supports by Department of Science and Technology (Government of India) and ICTP (Italy) is also gratefully acknowledged.

\end{acknowledgments}

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Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. We will also take x-rays. These may include a panoramic or full series of radiographs, for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth, and the bite-wing x-rays for proper diagnosis of decay between the posterior teeth.
We offer a custom tray home bleaching system. It is a method proven to give the most effective, long-term results. We also have the GLO in office treatment and take home whitening system for our patients.
A crown can return structure, strength and function to a tooth with extensive decay or damage. Designed to fit snugly and function as a healthy tooth, a crown will protect your tooth from further damage and preserve the jaw's correct natural alignment. We are able to use precious metal, porcelain fused to metal, or all porcelain crowns; however to maintain a fully white smile, we recommend all porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns are extremely durable and long lasting; these benefits make them popular with our guests. Typically, we design, fit and place your crowns in two appointments.
You will enjoy restored function with chewing and your speech may improve. Dental implants will improve your lifestyle! Dental implants can also anchor bridges, partials, or full dentures to eliminate slipping. They look, feel and function like natural teeth due to the titanium anchor that attaches itself to the jawbone.
Porcelain veneers are a beautiful way to correct stained, chipped, or crooked teeth; ultimately transforming your smile in as few as two dental visits. Veneers are semi-translucent shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth, changing the appearance of your smile by altering the color, shape, and size. A whiter, straighter, more aesthetic smile can make you look years younger and boost self-confidence.
If you have lost a tooth either genetically or due to injury, we can create a permanent bridge to restore your smile. A bridge not only fills the gap, but it also prevents repositioning of remaining teeth. A fixed bridge is a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) that attaches to adjacent teeth with prepared crowns. For a bridge that replaces many teeth, we may recommend a removable partial denture or implant supported prosthesis. With proper care, a fixed bridge may last at least 8 to 10 years.
We use two types of filling material to restore teeth. Composite is a tooth-colored filling material that is light cured and matches your teeth. Amalgam is silver in color, but is a longer lasting filling material. Dr. Reinhart and Dr. Moore will discuss your treatment options and help you make the best decision for your needs.
You should have a professional cleaning at least twice a year. If it has been over a year since your last cleaning,possible treatment will include a Debridement and/or Root Planing and Scaling (requiring anesthetic).
Whether you are an athlete or casual sports participant, you should wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth. If you grind your teeth while you sleep, a bite guard will help reduce symptoms of TMJ and protect your teeth from wear. We custom make mouth guards in both soft and hard materials.
they can be used to enhance the beautiful cosmetic dentistry that we provide at our office.
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Whats Happening To Interest Rates In The World
by Admin34 January 25, 2023
How Low Interest Rates Are Impacting Global Economies
The Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Global Markets
How Central Banks Are Using Interest Rates to Stimulate Growth
The Impact of Negative Interest Rates on Global Financial Markets
How Interest Rates Are Affecting Global Investment Strategies
The Impact of Interest Rate Hikes on Global Currencies
How Interest Rates Are Impacting Global Trade and Investment Flows
Interest rates are a key factor in the global economy, and they have been a major topic of discussion in recent years. With the global economy in flux, central banks around the world have been adjusting their interest rates in an effort to stimulate economic growth and maintain financial stability. In this article, we will take a look at what is happening to interest rates in the world and how it is impacting the global economy. We will also discuss the implications of these changes for businesses and individuals.
The current low interest rate environment is having a profound impact on global economies. With central banks around the world slashing interest rates to near-zero levels, the effects are being felt in a variety of ways.
The most obvious impact is on borrowing costs. Low interest rates make it easier for businesses and individuals to take out loans, which can help stimulate economic activity. However, this can also lead to an increase in debt levels, which can be a cause for concern.
Low interest rates also have an effect on savings. With interest rates so low, savers are not being rewarded for their efforts, which can lead to a decrease in savings and investment. This can have a negative effect on economic growth, as it reduces the amount of capital available for businesses to invest in new projects.
In addition, low interest rates can lead to an increase in asset prices, such as stocks and real estate. This can create an asset bubble, which can be dangerous if it bursts.
Finally, low interest rates can lead to a decrease in the value of a currency. This can make it more difficult for a country to pay off its debts, as it will need to borrow more money to do so.
Overall, the current low interest rate environment is having a significant impact on global economies. While it can help stimulate economic activity in the short-term, it can also lead to an increase in debt levels, a decrease in savings and investment, and an increase in asset prices. As such, it is important for governments and central banks to be aware of the potential risks associated with low interest rates and take steps to mitigate them.
The recent rise in global interest rates has caused a great deal of worry among investors and economists alike. As interest rates increase, the cost of borrowing money increases, which can have a significant impact on global markets.
Higher interest rates can lead to a decrease in consumer spending, as consumers are less likely to take out loans or mortgages when the cost of borrowing is higher. This can lead to a decrease in demand for goods and services, which can have a negative effect on the stock market. Additionally, higher interest rates can lead to a decrease in investment, as investors are less likely to invest in stocks and bonds when the cost of borrowing is higher. This can lead to a decrease in the value of stocks and bonds, which can have a negative effect on the stock market.
Higher interest rates can also lead to an increase in the cost of doing business, as businesses are more likely to borrow money when the cost of borrowing is higher. This can lead to an increase in the cost of production, which can have a negative effect on the stock market. Additionally, higher interest rates can lead to an increase in the cost of capital, which can lead to a decrease in the availability of capital for businesses. This can lead to a decrease in investment, which can have a negative effect on the stock market.
Finally, higher interest rates can lead to an increase in the cost of foreign exchange, as countries are more likely to borrow money when the cost of borrowing is higher. This can lead to an increase in the cost of imports, which can have a negative effect on the stock market.
Overall, the recent rise in global interest rates has caused a great deal of worry among investors and economists alike. The impact of higher interest rates on global markets can be significant, and investors should be aware of the potential risks associated with higher interest rates.
Central banks around the world are increasingly relying on interest rates to stimulate economic growth. This policy, known as monetary policy, is used to influence the availability and cost of money and credit, thereby affecting economic activity.
The primary tool of monetary policy is the setting of a target for the short-term interest rate. By setting a low target rate, central banks can encourage borrowing and spending, which can lead to increased economic activity. This is known as expansionary monetary policy.
However, there are limits to how low interest rates can go. In many countries, interest rates are already at or near zero, meaning that central banks have little room to maneuver. This has led to a worrying situation, as central banks are unable to stimulate economic growth through traditional means.
In addition, there are concerns that low interest rates could lead to asset bubbles and other financial instability. This could have serious consequences for the global economy, as it could lead to a prolonged period of stagnation or even recession.
For these reasons, central banks must be careful when using interest rates to stimulate growth. They must ensure that their policies are well-calibrated and that they are not creating more problems than they are solving. Otherwise, the global economy could be in for a long and difficult period of stagnation.
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The introduction of negative interest rates by central banks around the world has had a profound impact on global financial markets. Negative interest rates are a form of monetary policy in which central banks set the interest rate on deposits below zero, meaning that banks must pay to store their money with the central bank. This policy has been implemented in an effort to stimulate economic growth and encourage lending.
However, the implementation of negative interest rates has had a number of unintended consequences. For one, it has caused a significant amount of volatility in global financial markets. Negative interest rates have caused investors to become increasingly risk-averse, leading to a decrease in stock prices and an increase in bond prices. This has resulted in a decrease in liquidity in the markets, making it more difficult for investors to access capital.
Furthermore, negative interest rates have caused a decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies. This has caused a decrease in the purchasing power of the dollar, making it more difficult for U.S. companies to compete in the global marketplace. Additionally, it has caused a decrease in the value of U.S. Treasury bonds, making it more difficult for the U.S. government to finance its debt.
Finally, negative interest rates have caused a decrease in the profitability of banks. Banks are now being forced to pay to store their money with the central bank, which has caused a decrease in their net interest margins. This has caused a decrease in their profitability, making it more difficult for them to lend money to businesses and consumers.
Overall, the implementation of negative interest rates has had a significant impact on global financial markets. While it was intended to stimulate economic growth, it has had a number of unintended consequences that have caused a decrease in liquidity, a decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar, and a decrease in the profitability of banks. As a result, investors are increasingly worried about the long-term implications of this policy.
The recent volatility in global interest rates has caused a great deal of concern among investors. As rates have risen, investors have had to adjust their investment strategies to account for the changing environment.
The most obvious impact of rising interest rates is on the cost of borrowing. As rates increase, the cost of borrowing money increases, making it more expensive for investors to finance their investments. This can have a significant impact on the returns that investors can expect to receive from their investments.
In addition, rising interest rates can also affect the value of investments. When interest rates rise, the value of fixed-income investments such as bonds and other debt instruments decreases. This can lead to losses for investors who are holding these types of investments.
Finally, rising interest rates can also affect the stock market. When interest rates rise, investors tend to move away from stocks and into other investments such as bonds and cash. This can lead to a decrease in stock prices, which can have a negative impact on investors' portfolios.
Given the potential impacts of rising interest rates, investors must be aware of the risks and adjust their investment strategies accordingly. This may include diversifying their portfolios to include a mix of different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and cash. Additionally, investors may want to consider investing in alternative investments such as real estate or commodities, which may be less affected by changes in interest rates.
Ultimately, investors must be aware of the risks associated with rising interest rates and adjust their investment strategies accordingly. By doing so, they can help to protect their portfolios from the potential impacts of rising interest rates.
The recent interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve have caused a ripple effect across global currencies, with many countries feeling the impact of the changes. As the U.S. dollar strengthens, other currencies weaken, leading to a decrease in purchasing power and a decrease in global trade.
The effects of the interest rate hikes are particularly concerning for emerging markets, as their currencies are more vulnerable to fluctuations in the global economy. As the U.S. dollar strengthens, the value of their currencies decreases, making it more difficult for them to pay off their debts and purchase imports. This can lead to a decrease in economic growth and an increase in poverty.
The impact of the interest rate hikes is also felt in developed countries, as their currencies weaken in comparison to the U.S. dollar. This can lead to an increase in the cost of imports, as well as a decrease in the value of investments denominated in foreign currencies.
The effects of the interest rate hikes are far-reaching and can have a significant impact on global currencies. It is important for countries to be aware of the potential risks and to take steps to mitigate them. This may include diversifying their investments, hedging against currency fluctuations, and taking steps to strengthen their domestic economies.
The recent rise in global interest rates is having a significant impact on global trade and investment flows. As interest rates increase, the cost of borrowing money for international trade and investment activities increases, making it more difficult for businesses to finance their operations. This can lead to a decrease in global trade and investment, as businesses are less likely to take on the risk of borrowing money in an environment of rising interest rates.
The impact of rising interest rates is particularly pronounced in emerging markets, where businesses often rely on foreign capital to finance their operations. As interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing money from foreign sources increases, making it more difficult for businesses to access the capital they need to finance their operations. This can lead to a decrease in foreign investment in emerging markets, as investors are less likely to take on the risk of investing in an environment of rising interest rates.
The impact of rising interest rates is also being felt in the global bond market. As interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing money for bond issuers increases, making it more difficult for them to access the capital they need to finance their operations. This can lead to a decrease in global bond issuance, as investors are less likely to take on the risk of investing in an environment of rising interest rates.
Overall, the rise in global interest rates is having a significant impact on global trade and investment flows. As the cost of borrowing money increases, businesses are less likely to take on the risk of borrowing money, leading to a decrease in global trade and investment. This can have a negative impact on global economic growth, as businesses are less able to finance their operations and invest in new projects. As such, it is important for governments and central banks to monitor the impact of rising interest rates on global trade and investment flows, and take steps to ensure that businesses are able to access the capital they need to finance their operations.
1. What is the current state of interest rates around the world?
Interest rates around the world are currently at historic lows, with many central banks keeping their benchmark rates near zero. In the United States, the Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark rate near zero since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.
2. What factors are influencing interest rates?
Interest rates are influenced by a variety of factors, including economic growth, inflation, and central bank policies. In addition, geopolitical events, such as trade tensions and currency wars, can also have an impact on interest rates.
3. How have interest rates changed over the past year?
Interest rates have declined significantly over the past year due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the United States, the Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark rate from 1.75% in March 2020 to 0.25% in December 2020.
4. What impact have low interest rates had on the economy?
Low interest rates have had a positive impact on the economy by making it easier for businesses and consumers to borrow money. Low interest rates have also helped to stimulate economic growth by encouraging spending and investment.
5. Are there any risks associated with low interest rates?
Yes, there are risks associated with low interest rates. Low interest rates can lead to asset bubbles, as investors seek higher returns in riskier investments. Low interest rates can also lead to higher levels of debt, as borrowers take on more debt than they can afford.
6. What is the outlook for interest rates in the future?
The outlook for interest rates in the future is uncertain. Many economists expect that interest rates will remain low for the foreseeable future, as central banks continue to support economic growth. However, it is possible that interest rates could rise in the future if inflation begins to pick up.
7. What can investors do to protect themselves from rising interest rates?
Investors can protect themselves from rising interest rates by investing in assets that are less sensitive to changes in interest rates, such as stocks and real estate. Investors can also consider investing in bonds with shorter maturities, as these are less sensitive to changes in interest rates.
In conclusion, interest rates around the world are in a state of flux. Central banks are adjusting their policies to respond to changing economic conditions, and the effects of these changes are being felt in different countries. In some cases, interest rates are rising, while in others, they are falling. As the global economy continues to evolve, it is likely that interest rates will continue to fluctuate in the future.
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So, What is This Pickleball Craze All About?
Pickleball might be the fastest growing sport today. The USA Pickleball Association estimates that over 400,000 people are now actively playing. People of all ages have jumped on the bandwagon; seniors like the socializing and ability to stay active while younger generations enjoy the competitive nature of the sport. The game combines the likes of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is attractive to many players because it is simple to learn, but one can certainly advance their skills and play at a much higher level.
To play Pickleball, you need a court, 2 paddles, a plastic ball and comfortable clothes. A pickleball paddle is a bit smaller than a tennis racket but bigger than a ping-pong paddle. Paddles were originally wood but have advanced in materials and design as the game has grown in popularity. Now you can find them decorated in all colors in a variety of materials. Currently, it is popular to use bright neon colored paddles.
Many people use a whiffle ball to play, though the regulation pickleball is a bit smaller. They travel much slower than a typical tennis ball and are often white or yellow in color. Pickleball courts can be built right into your new or existing Sport Court.
Seniors account for a large proportion of pickleball players and are largely credited for the rapid growth in popularity, but there has also been a spike in the number of youth players trying the sport. Pickleball's fast play and high pace has grown it's popularity throughout the younger generations.
Ready to give pickleball a try? You can find a court in every state across the country! Study the official rules and regulations, work on your skills, and get in the game!


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Awakening the Dragon
The Dragon Boat Festival
by Arlene Chan, illustrated by Song Nan Zhang
tagged: folklore & mythology, asia
In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival.
From the wearing of fragrant pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world.
Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it's customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival.
Arlene Chan is a third-generation Chinese Canadian who was born in Toronto and spent her early years in "Old Chinatown," at Elizabeth and Dundas Streets, where she helped at her parents' restaurant. Her mother, Jean Lumb, was the first Chinese-Canadian woman to receive the Order of Canada. Arlene and her husband live in Toronto.
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Honoring the River Dragon
Dragons have been a symbol of Chinese culture for thousands of years. The ancient Chinese believed that each river and lake had guardian dragons living in palaces deep in the waters. Dragons were usually well-meaning creatures, protectors of the people. But when they were angry, dragons wreaked havoc. They brought too much rain, with floods and storms, or no rain at all. For this reason, it was important to keep the River Dragon happy. Sacrifices were made to the River Dragon so that it would, in return, bring the right amount of rain.
Since ancient times, Chinese festivals have been celebrated in pursuit of happiness and good health. They were set long ago according to the sowing and reaping of crops. The Dragon Boat Festival occurs when young rice shoots have been planted and the summer rains are about to begin.
To honor the River Dragon, long, narrow boats were built in its image. The dragon head held a prominent position at the bow. It was a ferocious-looking creature with the head of a camel, the horns of a stag, the eyes of a demon, the neck of a snake, and the ears of a cow.
Fierce races were held in the belief that they would bring prosperous and bountiful crops. The competitions became a tradition of the rain-making festival, which took place at the beginning of the summer. Dragon boat races were not connected with the Dragon Boat Festival until the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD).
Some people say the Dragon Boat Festival started with the ancient worship of the River Dragon and the dragon boat races. Others believe it began in memory of one of China's famous poets, Qu Yuan.
The Poet Qu Yuan
Long ago in a time known as the Warring States period, there were seven kingdoms in China, each fighting against the other for supremacy. The largest and most powerful kingdoms were Chu and Qin.
Chu was ruled by a king who surrounded himself with many advisors. Qu Yuan was one of the king's most trusted and respected counselors. He was highly regarded by the people.
In those turbulent times, court intrigues ran rampant. Corrupt advisors were jealous of Qu Yuan's favored position with the king. Because he was a man of high moral standing, they could not find a way to discredit him.
Qu Yuan's position would not last forever. The enemy kingdom of Qin had prepared a peace agreement that Qu Yuan suspected was a trap. Having the best interests of his people at heart, he advised the king against signing it. His recommendation was to be his downfall.
Jealous advisors, eager to rid the court of this popular statesman, accused Qu Yuan of disloyalty and treason. The king of Chu did not listen to Qu Yuan's wise advice and signed the peace agreement. Moreover, he banished Qu Yuan from the kingdom.
For twenty lonely years, Qu Yuan wandered aimlessly about the countryside. Bearing the burden of his dishonorable exile, he expressed his continued love for his king and people through his poetry.
Qu Yuan lost all hope when he heard the worst news. His beloved kingdom, Chu, was conquered by the brutal Qin army. Qu Yuan, in utter despair, clutched a huge rock to his chest and threw himself into the Mi Luo River. It was the fifth day of the fifth month.
Word of Qu Yuan's drowning spread quickly. Hundreds of villagers raced out in their boats to try to search for the body of their beloved statesman, but they were too late. They splashed the waters with their paddles and banged loudly on their drums to keep the River Dragon from devouring him. They scattered rice into the river so that Qu Yuan's spirit would not go hungry.
Bringing Good Fortune
The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar. It is also called the Festival of the Double Fifth and is considered the unluckiest day of the year. The fifth month, occuring in May or June in the western calendar, is considered an evil month that brings misfortune and disease. Five Gods of Plague roam the earth during this month. In ancient times, these were the evil spirits that brought bad luck.
To protect against misfortune, many customs developed and continue today. During the Dragon Boat Festival, families hang garlic or branches of fragrant herbs, such as mugwort or calamus, above their doorways. The mugwort leaf looks like a tiger, the supreme protector against evil spirits. The calamus leaf looks like a demon-killing sword. Realgar, an ancient folk medicine, is burned. Its yellow smoke and noxious smell drive away evil spirits. Realgar is also added to food to ward off disease.
Fragrant pouches, or xiangbao, protect their wearers from illness. Made of colorful cotton or silk and filled with dried flowers and herbs, these are very popular with children, who collect as many as possible. Children also wear bracelets of five-colored threads or five-colored ribbons in their hair. These are called "threads of long life" or "threads for prolonging life." The five colors each represent the five elements or natural forces: blue for wood, red for fire, yellow for earth, white for metal, and black for water.
The five "poisons" also fight bad luck. These creatures are the centipede, lizard, scorpion, snake, and toad. The five poisons are used to decorate clothing, quilts, bags, and even cakes, for protection against their fatal bites.
Arlene Chan is a librarian with the Toronto Public Library, primarily responsible for the bookmobile and home library services. She has written two previous books, The Spirit of the Dragon: The Story of Jean Lumb, a Proud Canadian Citizen and The Moon Festival: A Chinese Mid-autumn festival. She can often be seen paddling a dragon boat on Lake Ontario. On land, Arlene Chan makes her home in Toronto with her husband and two sons.
Song Nan Zhang was born in Shanghai, China and studied at China's leading art college, the Beijing Central Institute of Fine Arts. He also studied at L'École des Beaux Arts in Paris. Song Nan Zhang has illustrated several books for Tundra. He now lives with his wife in Montreal.
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"Vibrant, colorful paintings encourage youngsters to pore over the details in each illustration. This is an engaging look at the traditions of this ancient culture and the story behind the modern-day sport."
"Through beautiful illustrations and clear text … Chan explains the … Dragon Boat Festival … Awakening the Dragon is a great book…."
— Resource Links
"Arlene Chan and Song Nan Zhang explore the many manifestations of the dragon boat festival — Zhang in highly detailed, wonderfully vibrant paintings …"
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General Appearance: Smaller than medium sized, its conformation is strong for its size, slightly longer than the height at the withers. Long and thick coated with pricked ears.
Important Proportions , The depth of the body is slightly less than half of the height at the withers. The muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull. The skull is slightly longer than broad, the depth is the same as the breadth.
Characteristics: Utilisation , Originally a herder and watch dog used in the work of keeping reindeer. Today also popular as a companion dog.
F.C.I. Classification , Group 5 Spitz and primitive type, Section 3 Nordic Watchdogs and Herders.
Temperament: Keen, courageous, calm and willing to learn. Friendly and Faithful.Head And Skull:Strong in outline, rather broad.
Skull , Broad, slightly convex. The forehead is rather domed. The frontal furrow is clearly defined.
Nose: Preferably black, yet harmonising with the coat colour.
Muzzle: Strong, broad and straight; viewed from above and in profile, evenly tapering, but only slightly.
Cheeks: the zygomatic arches are clearly marked [defined].
Eyes: Dark brown in colour, yet harmonising with the coat colour. Oval shaped. The expression is soft and friendly.
Ears: Medium sized. Carried erect or semi-erect, set rather far apart. Triangular in shape, rather broad at the base. Very mobile.
Mouth: The jaws are strong. Scissor bite.
Neck: Medium in length, strong and covered with profuse hair.
General Appearance - Powerful with strong bones. Viewed from the front straight and parallel. Shoulders , Slightly oblique.
Upper Arm: As long as the shoulder blade. The angle between shoulder and upper arm is rather open.
Elbows: Placed slightly lower than the lower edge of the ribcage, pointing straight backwards.
Pastern: Of medium length, slightly sloping.Body:Withers , Muscular and broad, only slightly marked [not prominent].
Croup: Of medium length, well developed, sloping only slightly.
Chest: Deep, rather long, reaching almost to the elbows, not very broad. The ribs are slightly arched; the forechest clearly visible but not too pronounced.
Upper Thigh: Of medium length, rather broad with well developed muscles.
Stifles: Pointed forward, the angulation is clearly marked [well angulated].
Second Thigh: Relatively long and sinewy.
Metatarsus [Rear Pastern]: Rather short, strong and vertical.Feet:Well arched, oval rather than round, covered with dense hair. The pads are elastic with the sides covered with dense hair. Rear dewclaws are not desirable.
Tail: Set rather high, medium in length, covered with profuse and long hair. The tip of the tail may have a J-formed hook. In movement the tail in curved over the back or side; at rest it may hang down.
Gait/Movement: Effortless. Changes easily from trot to gallop, which is the most natural style of movement. The legs move parallel. Agile and fast when working.
Coat: Skin - Tight overall without wrinkles. Hair , Profuse, the males especially have an abundant mane. The outer coat is long, straight and harsh. On the head and on the front of the legs, the coat is shorter. There must be a soft and dense undercoat.
Colour: All colours are permitted. The basic colour must be dominant. Colours other than the basic colour can occur on head, neck, chest, underside of the body, on legs and tail.


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Andy Murray Handed Testing Wimbledon Draw In Comeback
The draw for the upcoming grand slam has been confirmed.
Former world No.1 Andy Murray will get his campaign underway at this year's Wimbledon championship against France's Benoit Paire.
The draw for the men's tournament took place this morning with the Brit also in line to potentially take on Denis Shapovalov in the second round followed by Juan Martin del Potro. Murray is yet to give a conclusive answer about if he will play at the grand slam, which gets underway on Monday. He return to the tour earlier this month from a hip injury, which required surgery in January. He has only played three matches this year, scoring his only win over Stan Wawrinka.
As a result of the draw, top seed Roger Federer has been placed in the same section as Marin Cilic. Meaning that there will no repeat of last year's final. Should they progress, both men will instead lock horns in the semifinals this year. Federer will start his campaign against Dusan Lajovic. In his section, he could play Lukas Lucko in round two followed by either Ivo Karlovic or Leonardo Mayer. In the last 16 he could get revenge against Borna Coric. The 36-year-old recently lost in the final of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle to Coric. Cilic, who recently defeated Novak Djokovic to win the Fever-Tree Championships, will start against Yoshihito Nishioka.
French Open champion Rafael Nadal will take on Israel's Dudi Sela in his first round match. The Spaniard is bidding to win the Wimbledon title for the first time since 2010. Mikhael Kukushkin, Marco Cecchinato and Diego Schwartzman could be potential opponents for Nadal during the first week. Alexander Zverev is in his quarter.
Three-time champion Djokovic has been drawn in the same section as Dominic Thiem. Placing the two on a collision course for the fourth round. He will open up against Tennys Sandgren, who is yet to win a main draw match at the tournament. British No.1 Kyle Edmund could be a third round opponent.
Blockbuster first round matches
Three-time grand slam champion Stan Wawrinka will take on Grigor Dimitrov in what could be a stunning start to the tournament. Both players have experienced disappointment on the grass this season leading up to Wimbledon. Dimitrov was thrashed in straight sets at Queen's by Djokovic and Wawrinka lost in Eastbourne to Murray.
Elsewhere, French fans have been gifted with an opening clash between Gael Monfils and Richard Gasquet. Daniil Medvedev takes on Coric in what will be a battle of the Next Gen. Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios starts against Denis Istomin.
Projected draw (based on seedings)
Federer-Coric
Querrey-Anderson
Cilic-Raonic
Isner-Dimitrov
Thiem-Djokovic
Kyrgios-A.Zverev
del Potro-Goffin
Schwartzman-Nadal
Federer- Anderson
Cilic – Dimitrov
Thiem – Zverev
del Potro – Nadal
Full draw
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