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Day One - Wednesday 5 October 2022 Day Two - Thursday 6 October 2022
Opening plenary: Market outlook
Joint session with Pigment & Colour Science Forum
Pigments in perspective
The economic backdrop: industrial growth, trade & monetary inflation
Challenges: energy supplies, logistics & the post-pandemic 'new normal'
Rising importance of: climate change, sustainability, health & safety
Pigments, as the vital ingredients
Trends in pigment end-use applications
Recent events in the pigment & allied industries
Impact of legislation & prospective changes
Innovations & technological advances
The world of TiO2 & coloured pigments in 2030
Reg Adams | Chief Executive, Artikol
FIRESIDE CHAT: Colour as business (title TBC)
with Dr Frank J Maile, Global Technical Director, SCHLENK Metallic Pigments GmbH
Francois Farion | Design Director, Color & Trim, Renault
TiO2: Panoramic view from Wall Street
From the perspective of the equity market, we will provide an overview of our industry detailing some of the macro factors that impact our coverage. We'll dive into the TiO2 landscape discussion to explain the financials and characteristics of the key players. We'll close with our expectations of market dynamics factoring feedstock and TiO2 supply/demand.
Frank Mitsch, Senior Managing Director, Fermium Research
Networking break sponsored by Schlenk
TiO2 in the European Green Deal
This will cover some of the recent regulatory changes around TiO2 including classification, EFSA Opinion and its impact on food, pharma, cosmetics and toys as well as how the industry is position itself in light of the EU Green Deal with all of the new regulations coming in over the next year or two.
David Lockley | Chair, TDMA Scientific Committee
Networking lunch sponsored by Schlenk
Session 1: Supply and demand
Overview of new TiO2 feedstock supply
New feedstock supply comes from two sources: extensions, including reclassification of reserves, at existing operations or development of new deposits.
While the former usually profits from an existing skilled work force, equipment and infrastructure, relations with local stakeholders, the latter more often needs to train new talent, invest in new machines, upgrade or connect to infrastructure and start from zero to build up interactions with the local community and obtain the license to operate and permits.
This presentation will give an overview of new supply that is planned, and the timelines that can be expected.
Dr. Karin Tynelius | Director, Market Intelligence, MINERAL MARKETS
Structural changes to the TiO2 market impacting demand for high-grade feedstocks
Robert Gibney | General Manager Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Sales, Iluka Resources
The ever-changing landscape of the TiO2 value chain
Titanium Dioxide demand saw a dramatic increase in 2021, yet year end inventories throughout the value chain were at unsustainably low levels. The first half of 2022 is seeing little improvement, despite inflationary headwinds and the Chinese economy continually struggling with COVID-19 lockdowns. TiPMC explores the reasons behind the unusual state of the industry, and its impact on the upstream and downstream industry. The presentation explores the strategic shift among Multi-National producers, and the impact on suppliers, consumers, and investors throughout the TiO2 value chain.
Large demand growth/little to no investment outside China
The impact of value and margin stabilization is being felt by all producers
The feedstock industry is struggling with delayed projects while demand increases and depletion accelerates
Cash generated by Producers throughout the value chain is being invested outside the value chain
Gerry Colamarino | Managing Director, TiPMC Solutions LLC
Session 2: Technical advances
A new approach to assess knowledge, information, and data readiness levels (KaRLs) for risk governance: tested on (nano)TiO2
The H2020 project NANORIGO has elaborated a 9-level stepwise categorization and guidance system entitled Knowledge, Information, and Data Readiness Levels (KaRLs) to assess the type, extent, and usability of the available data, information, and knowledge, as well as the participation of interested parties in risk governance. The approach is analogous to the NASA Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). The KaRL is progressing from the lowest (data) to the highest (interest of stakeholders) levels of the KaRL as well as the other way around. The aim of KaRL is a transparent and open discourse to provide input for decision making. The novelty of the new KaRL categorization approach is in its ability to integrate the different components involved in safe and sustainable by design (SSbD) and risk governance, such as data, information, and knowledge and the participation of interested parties, among other factors. Moreover, the different KaRLs do not emphasize the role of only one particular element, such as professional (scientific, technical) discourse, but put all involved elements into a well-balanced position with each other depending on the nature of a particular risk category (simple, complex, uncertain, or ambiguous). The basic idea behind the KaRL system is to communicate and share all available and relevant elements on nano-related risks in a user-friendly, flexible, and holistic way and so stimulate reflection, communication, and a deeper understanding that ultimately enables the discursive process we need for the sustainable risk governance new-, advanced-, hybrid materials. An example of application of KaRL system for regulation of (nano)TiO2 is presented.
Damjana Drobne | Head of Nanobiology and Nanotoxicology, Biotechnical Faculty', University of Ljubljana
TiO2 Photocatalytic Coatings - Air Depollution System for Smart Cities
Smart Cities start with clean air, clean water, clean look, pleasant environment and energy savings. Photocatalytic technology (i.e. FN NANO®) is a convenient, energy and cost efficient solution to the pollution problem. This is a solution towards sustainable and green future. Daylight energy activated photocatalytic surfaces show a strong electron deficiency of 3.2eV (1), and have enough power to break down molecules of polluting compounds such as nitrogen oxides (2), ozone, organic volatile compounds, benzo-a-pyrene etc., UV + TiO2 → TiO2 (h + e−) 3,2eV (1) NO (hv,TiO2)→ (NO2)ads. + H2O → HNO3 or NO3 −. (2) Lab studies carried out over the past 15 years determine that fifteen square meters of facades painted with FN NANO® coating can easily compensate for emissions from the operation of one passenger car. These lab data were confirmed by our latest long-term filed study in real conditions of the polluted city of Prague (CR). Pic 1. Photocatalytic abatment of NOx on a photocatalytic surface in real conditions of polluted city quarter Prague 2 Initially, there was a question if the street mixture of pollutants will degrade on the photocatalytic surface with the same efficiency as the individual compounds in the lab. Our study shows that photocatalytic degradation of pollutants in the real environment is even more efficient than the ISO 22197-1 based lab measurements. The highest efficiency we could measure was 80% elimination of NOx from the air and the long-term average (6 months) indicates 39% DeNOx efficiency. This study clearly demonstrates that photocatalysis can be used as an inexpensive coating technology to improve the quality of air in the polluted cities. Photocatalytic surface not only cleans the air, but at the same time, these facades are protected from the UV radiation and remain clean due to the self-cleaning properties. Photocatalytic coating prolongs their life and save money on their maintenance. In addition, the coating has a significant "cool roof" effect, potentially cooling the heat islands (cities) and reducing the energy bill for air conditioning. These effects are efficient, inexhaustible and long lasting [1]. Step by step, photocatalytic coatings FN NANO® create a new standard in the urbanistic architecture, environmental planning and construction business. References [1] R. Zouzelka, J. Rathousky, Photocatalytic abatement of NOx pollutants in the air using commercial functional coating with porous morphology, Appl. Catal. B Environ. 217 (2017) 466–476.
Jan Prochazka Ph.D | President, Advanced Materials-JTJ
Coach to Amstel Boathouse for Network Drinks Reception
Networking Drinks Reception at Amstel Boathouse
Joint with Pigment & Colour Science Forum
Ends at 20:00
Session 3: Sustainability and ESG
ESG advancements in TiO2
Russ Snider | VP – Global Marketing and R&D, Tronox
Practical ESG requirements
The current and upcoming legal and contractual frameworks relating to who owns minerals, where minerals come from, and how they are mined, refined and transported, will have significant revenue impacts on supply chains in the future. We will discuss some of these issues.
Rebecca Major | Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Session 4: New projects and developments
Delivering new TiO2 pigment capacity in China for the global market
LB Group is one of the world's top 3 producers of TiO2 pigment and No. 1 in Asia. With over 1100ktpa TiO2 pigment manufacturing capacity and partially integrated, both vertically and horizontally, LB Group continues to invest significantly and plans to grow further to create an expansive portfolio of high-performance chloride and sulfate-process TiO2 pigments for the global market.
The presentation will include:
An update on recently completed expansion projects
LB Group's plans for the future
Current situation in China
Julie Reid | Marketing Director, LB Group
New TiO2 process: The Mount Peake project
TNG Ltd., a listed Australian resource company (ASX: TNG), has developed its own TIVAN™ process: an innovative hydrometallurgical process designed to recover high quality titanium dioxide, vanadium pentoxide and iron ore from titanomagnetite extracted from its own mine. Fully integrated, TNG will use the by-product from its TIVAN® process as feedstock (different from rutile or ilmenite ore) to make high durability TiO2 pigment. Thus, this new TiO2 process is designed to be environmentally sustainable and produce high recoveries at low cost with minimal waste. The expected annual production of TNG's nameplate is expected to be: - 100,000 mt TiO2 high-durable pigment (offtake agreement in place) - 6,000 mt V2O5 (offtake agreement in place) - 500,000 mt iron oxide (offtake agreement in place)
The presentation includes detailed information on:
The beneficiation plant producing Titanomagnetite TIVAN™ process flow sheet
TiO2 new process flow sheet
The presentation includes detailed comparison on:
TiO2 feedstocks (ilmenite, rutile and TNG)
TiO2 processes (ilmenite, rutile and TNG)
TiO2 properties vs processes (CP, SP and TNG)
Philippe Guillemaille | General Manager, Sales & Marketing, TNG Limited
Networking break sponsored by Iluka Resources
New long-term rutile producer underway in Europe
Norway hosts one of the largest and richest deposits of natural rutile in a rare combination with almandine garnet. Combining location and local topography with Norway's hydropower, the project will produce minerals with record low climate footprint.
Ivar S. Fossum | CEO, Nordic Mining ASA
High purity titanium dioxide materials for applications in electroceramics
Venator is a leading chemical company with more than a century of experience, focusing on the development and manufacture of titanium dioxide (TiO2) materials and performance additives. As a global company, we operate from over 20 locations worldwide, employ approximately 3,500 associates and sell our products in more than 110 countries. Our comprehensive capabilities in developing and producing inorganic chemicals closely reflects the individual needs of our customers and helps improve the quality of life of consumers everywhere. We offer one of the broadest product portfolios in the industry and have built up a leading position in specialty titanium dioxide materials.
Our high purity titanium dioxide products coupled with the knowledge of our experts have successfully helped solve market challenges in the pharmaceutical, catalysis, cosmetic, and (electro) ceramic markets. To assure short development cycles up to market launch our skilled team of world class experts provide dedicated advice and technical expertise to support our customer's challenging demands. Our specialty innovation team who manage our research and development laboratories and pilot plant facilities at our specialty site in Duisburg, Germany support close customer and market interaction.
We have recently developed a new high purity (electro) ceramic titanium dioxide material based on readily available raw materials ensuring a sustainable supply in this rapidly increasing market. In this evolving environment, our high purity TiO2 can be applied in Multi Layered Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC), Positive Thermal Coefficient resistors (PTC), and battery materials. In addition to these applications, our high purity material can be used in the ceramic membrane separation and high-performance ceramic cutting solutions.
Venators' new high purity TiO2 fulfills challenging requirements such as a highly consistent quality profile coupled with a low level of impurities demanded by these high-performance applications. Our advances in the evolving (electro) ceramic and battery market support the global green energy transition as well as our customers and Venator's sustainability strategies.
Klaas Van Gorp | Global Business Director Active Materials, Venator
Largo, Brazil - project update
Paul Vollant | VP Commercial, Largo
Networking lunch sponsored by Iluka Resources
Closing plenary: The future for Pigments & TiO2
New oscillations
Amy Frascella, Materiality Director, Jaguar Land Rover Design and Stephen Carter, JLR Exterior Paint Programmes Manager, Jaguar Land Rover Design
Design challenges and performance limitations of currently available colorats
Paul Choiniere, Director Polymer Engineering, Apple and Akshay Pawar, Color, Material & Finish Engineer Industrial Design, Apple
PANEL: Navigating today's challenges to find successful ways forward
From supply chain disruption to changes in consumer expectations around sustainability, how do we move forward from where we are today?
Panellists will include members from both Advisory Boards
Reg Adams
Chief Executive at Artikol
After graduating in Chemistry & Economics from Birmingham University, Reg Adams began his career at Amalgamated Metal and was later seconded to English China Clays (now Imerys), where he wrote his MBA thesis on company growth. At British Sulphur (now CRU) during the 1970s, he edited a range of publications on industrial chemicals and fertiliser raw materials. His first book Titanium & Titanium Dioxide (ISBN 0903199793) was published by Financial Times Business Books in May 1984. His seventh and most recent book Titanium Minerals: Global Industry, Market & Outlook (ISBN 9781910922088) was published by Roskill in August 2016. Reg Adams has also been retained as an expert witness in matters of commercial litigation or investment scrutiny and he has been commissioned as a speaker at more than 60 international conferences, including each of the TiO2 conferences hosted by Smithers (and predecessor companies) since 1992. He has also chaired a number of conference sessions. His company - Artikol (founded in 1977) - specialises in market intelligence and publishing on mining and chemicals. Drawing on Artikol's extensive information database, Reg Adams compiles and edits the monthly bulletin Focus on Pigments and the quarterly TiO2 Worldwide Update. For further details, see http://www.artikol.com.
Francois Farion
Design Director, Color & Trim at Renault
After holding positions in graphic design for Landor associates and product planning in the Office furniture industry for Haworth, FRANCOIS FARION joined his long-time industry of choice, automotive, in year 2000 for PSA-Peugeot Citroën, then joined Nissan North America in 2005 for 13 years, including responsibility for Bodycolors for the Nissan group in Atsugi, Japan from 2015 to 2018.
He has been Director of CMF (Color Material & Finishes) for Groupe Renault since 2018, based in Technocenter near Paris.
He's married to Nathalie, with whom he had a daughter Anaïs, 22, a bachelor in Neurology, Physiology & Behavior of UC Davis, who now studies Cosmetics formulation in Italy.
Their son Mahé just started engineering at McGill in Montreal.
He's an avid photographer, cyclist and skier. Among other Italian cars, he has owned and enjoyed a Bianco Fuji 2005 Maserati GranSport.
David Lockley
Chair at TDMA Scientific Committee
David works at Venator, formerly the Pigments and Additives Division of the Huntsman Corporation, and provides global support to the business on toxicological and product stewardship issues for its new and existing products.
He also provides technical (scientific) leadership to industry-wide trade associations, consortia and task forces involved in human health research, risk assessment, and regulatory agency interaction.
David is the Chair of the Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA) Scientific Committee and CLH Task Force.
After receiving his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Sunderland, David obtained a MSc in Toxicology from Birmingham, PhD in Biochemical Toxicology from Newcastle and Post Doctoral Studies in Molecular Toxicology from Dundee.
He has been a European Registered Toxicologist (ERT) since 2008 and is a member of the British Toxicology Society (BTS).
David has over 15 years industrial experience working as a toxicologist in the Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Chemical, Retail and Consultancy sectors in the UK.
Dr. Karin Tynelius
Director, Market Intelligence at MINERAL MARKETS
Dr. Karin Tynelius holds a MS and a PhD in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. She is the Director of Mineral Markets and provides consultancy, training and market intelligence on titanium-dioxide (TiO2) and the mineral sands industry. She has 30+ years of experience in the metals and mining industry and was in charge of the market research for TiZir until 2018.
Karin also holds a Director's Certificate (IDP-C) from INSEAD and is a Non-Executive Director of Keliber.
Robert Gibney
General Manager Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Sales at Iluka Resources
Robert Gibney is General Manager Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Sales for Iluka Resources, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
Mr. Gibney has over 35 years of pigment industry experience, having spent over 21 years with Tronox/Kerr-McGee Chemical in a wide variety of senior management positions, including Vice President Global Pigment Marketing, Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, Senior Vice President Global Supply Chain and Chief Administrative Officer.
Having joined Iluka on February 1, 2014, Mr. Gibney is focused on developing Iluka's TiO2
feedstock sale strategies along with increasing the TiO2 expertise within the company.
Gerry Colamarino
Managing Director at TiPMC Solutions LLC
Gerry Colamarino is currently the Managing Director of TiPMC Solutions LLC, which he founded in 2014.. He has over 30 years of international experience within the chemical, mining, and energy industries, having had multiple professional and leadership positions within the former DuPont Titanium Technologies (Chemours), Iluka Resources, and Bloom Energy.
TiPMC is a recognized thought leader and independent resource for all subjects pertaining to the TiO2 value chain, with a strong focus on TiO2 pigments and Mineral Sands. TiPMC employs a unique network of industry and functional experts, providing boutique consulting and advisory services, industry publications, and data services to financial institutions and industry participants world-wide.
Gerry is a graduate of Rutgers University, earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He currently resides with his family in Nashville, TN.
Damjana Drobne
Head of Nanobiology and Nanotoxicology, Biotechnical Faculty' at University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr. Damjana Drobne (female), head of the group for Nanobiology and Nanotoxicology at the University of Ljubljana and professor for toxicology and professor for zoology with thirty years of research experiences. She is the founder and principal investigator of a research group for nanobiology and nanotoxicology (http://www.bionanoteam.com/). Her group participated in different EU projects (NanoValid, NanoMile, NanoFase, NANOROGO, Pandora, PlasticsFatE, Papillons and NOVA). At a national level, her group is partner in two national centers of excellence (CO NAMASTE and CO NanoCentre). She has been involved in the TiO2 CLP classification process and presented the scientific view on the process at two previous TiO2 World Summits (in Alicante in 2017 and in Berlin in 2019).
Jan Prochazka Ph.D
President at Advanced Materials-JTJ
Dr. Jan Prochazka, has spent over two decades in nano-technology research, mainly in the USA and in the Czech Republic. Dr. Prochazka is an author of over two hundred patents, while most of them were brought to the commercial stage.
After joining the Advanced Materials-JTJ in 2006 his team have brought the air purification photocatalytic technology FN NANO® to the global market.
The technology is based on nano TiO2 coatings and provides strong air purifying and self-cleaning properties. It is patent-protected worldwide.
In the last 3 year, intensive focus on air purification and practical testing in contaminated part of city of Prague brought an exact methodology, how to determine the environmental benefits of FN NANO® coated objects such as buildings, sound barriers, concrete constructions and even the whole urban structures and cities.
This technology is a critical part of Smart City design now, providing clean air, water, healthy environments and energy savings. It is certified by the US Cool Roof Council as a cooling urban heat island system.
Russ Snider
VP – Global Marketing and R&D at Tronox
J. Russ Snider joined Tronox in April 2019 as part of the Cristal acquisition. He leads a team of Marketing professionals and is responsible for global marketing strategy, margin improvement, segment portfolio optimization, new product direction, product promotions and branding. He has 25 years of titanium dioxide experience including international assignments in Switzerland and the Netherlands. He previously held roles in Sales, Sales and Operations Planning, R&D and Engineering. Mr. Snider holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee.
Rebecca Major
Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Rebecca Major is a lawyer and partner at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP. She runs the Energy And Natural Resources team in our Paris office. She is a British and French national and has worked in Paris, London and Tokyo. She advises on international commercial contracts, disposals, acquisitions and project developments both under English and French law. She was voted "Best Mining Lawyer in France" by Best Lawyers in 2021.
Julie Reid
Marketing Director at LB Group
Julie has 21 years' experience in the titanium dioxide pigment manufacturing industry and 27 years in the chemical industry. She is currently Marketing Director at LB Group (formerly known as Lomon Billions Group), one of the world's top 3 manufacturers of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, and No. 1 in China. Prior to joining LB Group, Julie spent 14 years with Huntsman in its Pigments division (now Venator), where she held various positions within Marketing and R&D. Julie studied at Heriot-Watt University, UK, for her Chemistry degree and holds a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Philippe Guillemaille
General Manager, Sales & Marketing at TNG Limited
Philippe Guillemaille is a highly experienced sales and marketing professional in the chemical industry with academic studies including a degree in chemistry from the Lyon Institute of Technology in France. He gained experience in trading with companies like Fuji Film (Japan), Metallgesellschaft (Germany) and Monsanto/Exxon Chemicals (U.S.) among others. He began his career in the TiO2 industry 25 years ago with Kronos, Argex Titanium and now with TNG Ltd.
Ivar S. Fossum
CEO at Nordic Mining ASA
Fossum holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. He has previously held various managerial and commercial positions in the Hydro Group, within the oil and gas industry and the fertilizer industry, and in FMC Technologies. Fossum has been general manager of Norsk Hydro East Africa Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya. Mr. Fossum has served as CEO for Nordic Mining ASA since founding in 2006.
Klaas Van Gorp
Global Business Director Active Materials at Venator
Klaas van Gorp has served as the Global Business Director, Active Materials at Venator for 5 years. Dr. van Gorp has 26 years of industry experience relating to high purity inorganic materials, which was gained in his work with several multinational companies. Dr. van Gorp is of Dutch nationality and holds a PhD in Heterogeneous Catalysis, earned at Utrecht University in The Netherlands
Paul Vollant
VP Commercial at Largo
Mr. Vollant is highly experienced in the sales and marketing of metals and minerals and has specialized in strategic metals, particularly included vanadium and titanium. Mr. Vollant's experience includes holding the position of General Manager of Sales and Marketing at TNG Limited, Shanghai, where his responsibility included the setup and operation of TNG's vanadium, titanium and iron products distribution strategy. Mr. Vollant was a founding Director of global commodity distribution company Element Commodities which is specialized in vanadium and titanium and was formerly with the Noble Group in London and Hong Kong. He is a Director of the HLG Group and Non-Executive Director of Nairobi Securities Exchange. Mr. Vollant holds a M.Sc in finance and international business from the University of Lyon ESDES Business School.
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ExxonMobil Cyprus Managing Director Varnavas Theodossiou, made reference to the emphasis on road safety placed by the company, both in terms of developing a safe-driving culture via the child-seat donation programme, as well as the campaign against drunk driving.
"As ExxonMobil, a company that has a direct relationship with drivers, we are committed to continuing to contribute to this cause with all our available resources, in order to reduce crashes, maintain safer roads and create more safety-aware drivers," he said.
The campaign, under the auspices of the Cyprus Police, ran throughout the festive period, during which alcohol consumption, and with it, the risk of road accidents, increase rapidly. The Chief of Police welcomed the initiative and thanked stakeholders for their assistance in the important task of road safety.
Focusing on the excuses used by the average driver to justify and rationalise driving while drunk, the campaign confronts the public with the result of irresponsible and thoughtless driving behaviour, demonstrating that none of these excuses hold up should they suffer death or inflict it on others due to drunk driving.
Hoping to foster road awareness, the campaign's aim is to deter drivers, especially on happy festive days, from driving under the influence of alcohol, and to find ways to have fun, enjoy themselves and have a good time without endangering their lives and those of their fellow drivers.
Looking ahead, ESSO, responsibly and seriously, will continue to contribute to the community through its meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility programmes that take into consideration citizens' concerns.
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Pro-Vision Academy charter school puts students' education first. Brain Awareness Week is a great time to focus on ways that kids can make their brains stronger, healthier and more efficient. Keep reading to learn more about Brain Awareness Week, brain activity and tips for making the brain stronger.
Brain Awareness Week is about celebrating the control center of our bodies. All around the country between March 16-22 organizations will be putting on special presentations, providing information on social media and encouraging people to learn more about what makes our brains tick.
The week was originated by The Dana Alliance for Brain Activities as a way to get more people interested in learning about the brain and supporting research. Partners all over the world come together to share information about how the brain works, including schools and educational facilities.
At Pro-Vision Academy we're doing our part by including brain function studies in the science and health courses for our middle school andhigh school students.
Everything you do, every thought you have and every emotion you experience is controlled by the brain. Our brain is what makes us who we are. It's the most complex of all organs and scientists are learning new things about how it works every day. Here is what they have discovered about brain activity.
Our brains are divided into sections that are responsible for controlling certain functions and behaviors. The brain's nerve cells communicate with each other within the section and build connections with cells in other sections in order to "talk" to each other using brain signals.
There are many different types of nerve cells. Each one is built to carry out the function for their brain section, and the action of one nerve cell has a direct effect on many other cells. Scientists are now conducting research to try to learn more about each type of brain cell, how they connect and the part they play in overall brain activity.
Autonomic (Involuntary) Nervous System: This component controls all our basic, vital functions such as breathing and blood pressure. It's all the stuff that happens without you even thinking about it.
Somatic (Voluntary) Nervous System: This component includes the nerves that connect to muscles and skin and tell the brain what is being felt and how to move.
The brain is always active. Even when you're sleeping the brain is constantly working. If it took a break, your heart would stop beating and your lungs would stop breathing.
Now that you have a better idea of how the brain functions, it's time to take steps to improve your brainpower. These simple, everyday activities can help keep your grey matter healthy and strong.
Learn Something New Everyday – The more you exercise and challenge your brain the healthier it will be as you age. Train your brainwith fun games like crossword puzzles, Soduku, etc.
Get Active – Exercise helps increase blood flow to the brain.
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Sleep More – Sleep helps your brain restore itself and reset after a long day of working. Power naps have also been shown to boost mental power.
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Get More Vitamin B12 – Recent studies have shown that people who lack Vitamin B12 lack cognitive skills and sometimes experience brain shrinkage.
The University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston will be holding a special event for kids during Brain Awareness Week. On March 19th from 6-8pm the school will host Brain Night for Kids at the Health Museum. It is a free event that will feature workshops about how the brain works and what causes reflexes. Kids can even hold a real brain!


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Pakistan kills 19 insurgents near Afghan border
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Fighting intensified between the army and insurgents in a volatile tribal area near the Afghan border Sunday, a week after the collapse of a cease-fire.
At least 19 extremist fighters were killed in the battle, which involved army helicopters strafing positions in North Waziristan, security officials said. Fighting began Saturday when insurgents attacked an army checkpoint, prompting a battle that continued through the day Sunday and into the night, said an official in Miram Shah. Residents also reported hearing artillery fire Sunday night.
The clash followed a week in which about 170 people were killed in insurgent attacks.
Meanwhile, an angry Pakistani leader sharply rejected U.S. media criticism of his country's hunt for terrorists and Osama bin Laden.
Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasure insisted on CNN's "Late Edition" Sunday that his army was up to the job.
"We are committed to controlling terrorism, and people in Pakistan get very upset when despite all the sacrifices that Pakistan has been making you get all these criticisms" in the press, he said. "What I don't like is the tone that I am now hearing and that I am now reading in the American media."
President Bush's homeland security adviser, Frances Fragos Townsend, said on "Fox News Sunday" that U.S. military force against terrorist hideouts in Pakistan remained a possibility.
"Job number one is to protect the American people. There are no options off the table," she said.
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Feng Shui is for the Dogs…and Cats and Other Animals!
It surprised me to realize just recently that my little princess is turning 10 next month! I am so grateful for all that she has brought into my life. Of course I feel that she is quite a special dog.
All animals are very good Feng Shui (you knew that was where this was going, didn't you?). Anything from the smallest fish to the biggest horse can help activate energy. They represent the Fire Element by bringing a life force to your space. This activity can really support a house, in addition to the people living there.
Through unusual circumstances, I ended up adopting a puppy from another state (that essentially someone else had picked out for me). Later one of my friends would ask me if it was Ella in the picture – and that's when the dots connected.
Although not exact, I could definitely see a resemblance.
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Virtusa Co. (NASDAQ:VRTU) CEO Kris A. Canekeratne sold 12,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $56.41, for a total transaction of $676,920.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 597,117 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $33,683,369.97. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.
Shares of VRTU remained flat at $$55.27 during mid-day trading on Friday. 91,079 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 113,855. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.65 billion, a PE ratio of 62.10, a PEG ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.05. Virtusa Co. has a 1-year low of $37.80 and a 1-year high of $58.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 2.35 and a quick ratio of 2.35.
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Virtusa (NASDAQ:VRTU) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 7th. The information technology services provider reported $0.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $314.68 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $313.32 million. Virtusa had a net margin of 0.89% and a return on equity of 11.39%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 19.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.47 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Virtusa Co. will post 1.58 EPS for the current year.
Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $62.00 target price on shares of Virtusa in a research note on Friday, February 8th. Barrington Research set a $64.00 target price on shares of Virtusa and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, February 8th. BidaskClub raised shares of Virtusa from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, March 15th. Finally, Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Virtusa from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $61.00 target price for the company in a research note on Friday, April 12th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. The stock presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $62.83.
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Macquarie Group Ltd. raised its holdings in Virtusa by 50.0% in the fourth quarter. Macquarie Group Ltd. now owns 600 shares of the information technology services provider's stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Virtusa in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $43,000. Pearl River Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Virtusa in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its holdings in Virtusa by 47.9% in the fourth quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 1,862 shares of the information technology services provider's stock valued at $79,000 after acquiring an additional 603 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Virtusa in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $128,000. 88.18% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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Virtusa Corporation provides digital engineering and information technology (IT) outsourcing services worldwide. The company offers business and IT consulting services, including advisory/target operating model, business process re-engineering/business management, transformational solution consulting, and business/technology alignment analysis; omni-channel digital strategy, experience design accelerated solution design, and employee engagement; and application portfolio rationalization, SDLC transformation, and BA competency transformation services.
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Recap: Detroit Pistons blow out the Denver Nuggets, 103-86.
The Detroit Pistons, behind a monstrous double-double from Andre Drummond (19 points and 20 rebounds), give the Nuggets their first bad loss of the season.
By Kayla Osby@nuggetchica Nov 5, 2016, 7:51pm MDT
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This game had a different feel to it than the first four games, and not in a good way. While the Denver Nuggets have been able to stay in the game in each of the first four matches, this one got ugly fast, almost got kind of good, and then got ugly again right after.
The Nuggets were playing an undefeated home team in the Detroit Pistons tonight and they came out slow to start the first quarter. They let the Pistons get off to a 10-0 lead after a couple quick fouls and turnovers on the offensive end. Andre Drummond and the Pistons came out firing, shooting 6-9 from the field and forcing the Nuggets to take two quick timeouts. Then, it happened. Jamal Murray, at the 5:18 mark, made his first field-goal of the season with a three that made the score 20-7.
THERE WE GO, JAMAL!
Mr. Murray's first field goal in his career comes on a 3-ball. #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/RpQmhxEWrh
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 5, 2016
It was a disastrous quarter for the road team though, as their shooting was just flat and their defense was not there. The score was 29-12 at the end of the first, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leading the way with 10 points. Gary Harris did check in for the first time this season, however, and hit the team's first free throw of the night (after the quarter was almost over...sigh)
By the start of the second quarter, it was clear that the Nuggets were going to have to dig themselves out of another hole if they wanted to win this game. Wilson Chandler gave his team great minutes off the bench but the Nuggets could not figure it out on defense and missed too many easy shots on offense. Then, they started to show their frustration when Jameer Nelson almost got called for a flagrant by running through Aron Baynes and Michael Malone even getting called for a technical. The starters came back soon after though and showed some great ball movement, including a nice hockey assist from Emmanuel Mudiay to Jusuf Nurkic and then to Nikola Jokic for an easy basket.
Their 6-0 run halted with back-to-back baskets by Jon Leuer, who finished the half with 11 points. Chandler checked back in, though, and continued to keep his team afloat with his second and-one basket. The Nuggets ended the half on an 18-8 run as the score was 51-44. Drummond had 12 rebounds in the half and Chandler finished the half with 15 points for the Nuggets.
The third quarter showed the Nuggets turning the ball over and Drummond getting some easy baskets inside. Chandler, the savior for the team, ended a 9-0 run by the Pistons with a jumper. Before the team could make too much of a run, though, Nurkic got called for a flagrant on Drummond. The Nuggets struggled to get anything from their guards and trailed going into the final quarter 77-67. The Nuggets' fourth quarter struggles continued as the Pistons' lead inflated to 20 points and the Nuggets did not even score a basket until one by Chandler four minutes in. A 17-2 run pretty much put the game out of reach, as it was all Detroit the rest of the way and the Nuggets suffered their first blowout of the season, 103-86. Chandler had a game-high 21 points for the losing team.
Three Things to Keep and Eye On
Jamal Murray field-goal watch
We did not have to hold our breath very long. Murray broke his bad streak early on with, fittingly enough, a three pointer. He continued to show rust after that, as he missed more shots and had 4 of the team's turnovers. He then hit a stride for the first time in his career when he made a nice drive to the basket, hit a mid-range jump shot and then another layup in the closing seconds of the game. I don't know if I would call this his coming-out party, but he definitely got the monkey off his back by seeing the basket go in a few times and scoring a career-high 9 points. It could be just what he needs to feel comfortable in the offense from now on. The Nuggets definitely need good play from him in the backcourt with Will Barton hurt, Harris coming off an injury and Mudiay struggling from the field. The backcourt was definitely a huge weakness for the team tonight but Murray gave us something to feel optimistic about.
Will the Pistons' best player go off?
The Nuggets did not allow an opposing player to score at least 30 tonight, but they did let 6 Pistons get into double figures in scoring. After the Nuggets got off to such a poor start and the Pistons came out firing from the field, the tone for the game was set. The Pistons played with confidence and the Nuggets played frustrated for most of the game. Drummond, who arguably is the Pistons' best player, definitely had an impact with 20 rebounds and 19 points. He outplayed the Nuggets' bigs inside for the most part. Still, a lot of Pistons hurt the Nuggets tonight, inluding Leuer and Marcus Morris who each scored 15 points. They did hold their leading scorer, Tobias Harris, to only 9 points however. But besides Chandler, none of the other Nuggets were able to find a rhythm offensively and the Pistons just looked much too comfortable on the offensive end.
Denver's fourth quarter struggles
This was a fourth quarter the Nuggets definitely could not afford to lose. They did though, being outscored 26 to 19. The turnovers got ridiculous for a while, as players were traveling, losing the ball, and just not executing well on offense at all. They played poor defense, letting Stanley Johnson to catch fire and finish with 12 points. The blowout did allow us to see more of Juancho Hernangomez and get our first look at Malik Beasley. Mike Miller even checked in! The Nuggets played poorly throughout the game, only having brief flashes of good play mostly coming from Chandler. The rest of the team really struggled to score and the defensive intensity never picked up for very long. This was the first of this kind of game this season, and it was not fun to watch. At least there's another one tomorrow and a chance for the Nuggets to wash the bad taste out of their mouths.
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia establish coordination council
The council will be co-chaired by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
As part of both the Qatar National Vision 2030 and Saudi Vision 2030, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are planning to establish a coordination council to improve bilateral relations and cooperation between the two Gulf countries.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Musaed Bin Mohammed Al Aiban, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State and Acting Foreign Minister, met in the Saudi city of Neom on Wednesday to sign an amended protocol for the establishment of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council.
The council will be co-chaired by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, and will be the next step toward rapprochement. It will also include high-ranking officials from both countries as members.
In August, Doha named its newest envoy to Riyadh, marking the official resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries after a three-year standoff.
Bandar Mohamed Abdullah Al Attiyah was appointed as the country's first ambassador to Saudi Arabia by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the first such appointment since the 2017 GCC crisis erupted.
This happened just two months after Doha welcomed its first Saudi Ambassador, Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan, in June, which was viewed as a key step in re-establishing ties between the two countries.
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Catch Dublin Taiko in Concert
The student ensemble will perform with a guest artist Sept. 9.
Did you know Dublin is home to the world's largest student Japanese drumming ensemble? If not, take advantage of the chance to see the group in action this weekend.
More than 120 students in grades 6-12 participate in Dublin Taiko, which will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Dublin Coffman High School, 6780 Coffman Road, with a special guest from Japan.
Taiko is a form of drumming that uses music and choreography to foster arts and cultural awareness. The Dublin group started as a cultural exchange in the 2004-05 school year with Davis Middle School, the Ohio Arts Council, Arts Midwest and the Dublin Arts Council. It included a residency with Eitetsu Hayashi, a master taiko soloist.
Hayashi and his ensemble, EITETSU FU-UN no KAI, will appear as guest performers Sept. 9 as part of his North American tour. Tickets, $10 to $20, are available at dublintaiko.com. Seating is limited.
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30 Percent of South Korean College Students Seeking Cosmetic Surgery
Kim Yoo-mi, a 20-year-old student at a local junior college, is busier during her summer break than she was when school was in session. Part-timing at a convenience store in the morning and at a department store in the afternoon, she's working every minute of her vacation toward her very first nose job.
"It's hard sucks to work 12 hours a day, but getting my nose lifted is going to be completely worth it," said Kim, who blames her low nose bridge for low self-esteem.
With 700,000 won in savings, she has less than one month to make 1.5 million won to help pay for the surgical procedure that's expected to total about 2.5 million won.
If money allows, Kim says she even plans to have double eyelid surgery.
The college sophomore's open attitude toward cosmetic surgery isn't uncommon as it reflects the perspective of today's early 20-somethings.
In fact, more than 30 percent of 921 male and female university students said in a survey Tuesday that they plan to seek some kind of plastic surgery during their summer vacation.
More women (40 percent) were up for cosmetic enhancement than men (19 percent), according to the poll done by online job portal Career, but an overwhelming majority of respondents said there was no shame in getting a little nip and tuck for a boost in confidence.
Almost 80 percent of those who were willing to undergo a surgery said they hoped to get rid of their physical inferiority complex, while others named better looks and job hunting as their top reasons for turning to a cosmetic surgeon.
Eyes, nose and teeth, in that order, were the areas that respondents wanted the most work done, with both men and women putting the popular double eyelid surgery as No. 1 on their wish list.
Lee Dong-jin, a plastic surgeon at BSL Clinic, said people's overall perception toward cosmetic surgery has drastically changed in recent years, as more celebrities are openly accepting facial enhancements.
"Such openness is fanning the plastic surgery trend more, so young students should especially give it thorough thought on why they're wanting to undergo the procedure," he said.
According to the poll, more than 41 percent of respondents up for a surgery plan get money from their parents, while the remainder are working part-time jobs to shoulder the costs that typically range anywhere from 1.2 million won to 7 million won.
extraenchanted 14th-Jul-2009 12:47 pm (UTC)
well, people usually want what they don't have. example, dark-skinned asian girls want to have fair skin, and caucasians like being tanned. i, for one, am short, and i want to have long legs.
sehcee 14th-Jul-2009 01:03 pm (UTC)
yeah ofcourse, i have alot of things i want aswell, but i dont think i would go as far as cosmetic surgery to get it.


A lot can happen in 365 days.
A year ago, 1 BTC was worth $770, governments around the world were either terrified of bitcoin or laughed it off as a passing fad and it was a lot harder to find a place to spend your bitcoins.
Today, you can buy a bitcoin for $316, governments and financial institutions are starting to understand the disruptive potential of the bitcoin protocol and digital currencies, and bitcoin shopping options are no longer limited to alpaca socks.
In the spirit of making resolutions for the new year, members of the bitcoin community should look at 2015 with a fresh perspective. Surely we've all gone through the phases of first learning about bitcoin, becoming enamored with the idea of digital currencies and then perhaps even a bit jaded at times.
It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day happenings in the industry and forget about the big picture. This could be demotivating and frustrating at times, but at the end of the day we have to remind ourselves that we're dedicating our time and energy towards one of the most exciting inventions of our time, and believe it or not, we're all (still) early adopters.
Of course the price of bitcoin is fundamental to its value, but it's not the only thing that makes bitcoin valuable. Regardless of its price, remember that bitcoin allows you to send money anywhere for next to nothing. Remember that millions of unbanked people around the world have the ability to manage their finances in a stable and secure way for the first time with bitcoin.
Staying up-to-date with the latest in the industry is essential (and I wouldn't have a job if you didn't - so please do), but it's important to remember that while stories like Mt Gox imploding or Microsoft accepting bitcoin do have an effect on the industry, the most important thing with bitcoin is that its core technology stays secure and that people keep using the digital currency.
Whether you work at a bitcoin startup, are building something on the blockchain in your down time or actively spread awareness of bitcoin, stay diligent about consistently doing your best work. This will benefit both you personally and the broader industry, and productivity pays off!
Part of doing your best work for the industry involves being an expert on bitcoin and how it fits into the real world. Maybe you're a development expert but could devote more time to learning about finance and economics. Or perhaps you know everything about the legal system and how regulation works but ought to better understand how bitcoin works 'under the hood'. Either way, honing your expertise in bitcoin will behoove you.
It's important to be able to explain what bitcoin is and how it works in a (somewhat) brief amount of time. Friends, family and strangers will all be curious about this mystical digital currency and will have plenty of questions, so being prepared with a concise and understandable explanation will help you spread awareness in a productive way.
Bitcoin is still a grassroots community. Many bitcoiners (myself included) are eager to spread the word about bitcoin to friends and family, and if you've followed resolution number six, you'll have the perfect pitch to spark your audience's interest.
If you're not fortunate enough to have friends or family who love bitcoin as much as you, going to a conference or meet-up is a great way to meet others with the same passion as you and to network with people in the industry. Oftentimes meet-ups are a great place to share ideas with fellow entrepreneurs, so if you've got a business idea and are looking for co-founders, there's opportunity to be had.
With daily transaction volume at or near its peak, spending bitcoin wherever possible will only help expand its economy, and paying with bitcoin helps reassure and support merchants who support the industry. It doesn't have to be a completely selfless action, though – there are plenty of times when paying with bitcoin is just easier than the alternatives.
However it happens, we should all embrace change – especially considering the amount of change that bitcoin could bring. Whether you've always dreamed of leaving your job to get involved with bitcoin full-time or you've been hoping to connect with a VC or startup company, avoid complacency in your life. Make smart and well-informed decisions about everything you do, but still take risks if you feel it's worth it, and go forth with your best foot forward.


Twenty-four political prisoners were set free in Myanmar on Saturday after the government announced that it would release 6,313 prisoners.
One of those released is prisoner of conscience Ma Khin Khin Leh, who has been the subject of Amnesty International campaigns since her arrest in July 1999. The authorities detained her because they could not find her husband,Kyaw Wunna, who was connected to a pro-democracy march expected to take place that month.
"There are still more than 2,100 political prisoners behind bars in Myanmar. Many of them are in poor health, partly as a result of harsh prison conditions," said Donna Guest, Asia Pacific Deputy Director.
"While the release of these prisoners is welcome, the Myanmar government must release all other prisoners of conscience immediately and unconditionally."


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^ Gavin Flood: "These renouncer traditions offered a new vision of the human condition which became incorporated, to some degree, into the worldview of the Brahman householder. The ideology of asceticism and renunciation seems, at first, discontinuous with the brahmanical ideology of the affirmation of social obligations and the performance of public and domestic rituals. Indeed, there has been some debate as to whether asceticism and its ideas of retributive action, reincarnation and spiritual liberation, might not have originated outside the orthodox vedic sphere, or even outside Aryan culture: that a divergent historical origin might account for the apparent contradiction within 'Hinduism' between the world affirmation of the householder and the world negation of the renouncer. However, this dichotomization is too simplistic, for continuities can undoubtedly be found between renunciation and vedic Brahmanism, while elements from non-Brahmanical, Sramana traditions also played an important part in the formation of the renunciate ideal. Indeed there are continuities between vedic Brahmanism and Buddhism, and it has been argued that the Buddha sought to return to the ideals of a vedic society which he saw as being eroded in his own day."[49]
Theosophists including Madame Blavatsky also had a large influence on the Western public's view of Yoga.[207] Esoteric views current at the end of the 19th century provided a further basis for the reception of Vedanta and of Yoga with its theory and practice of correspondence between the spiritual and the physical.[208] The reception of Yoga and of Vedanta thus entwined with each other and with the (mostly Neoplatonism-based) currents of religious and philosophical reform and transformation throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Mircea Eliade brought a new element into the reception of Yoga with the strong emphasis on Tantric Yoga in his seminal book: Yoga: Immortality and Freedom.[209] With the introduction of the Tantra traditions and philosophy of Yoga, the conception of the "transcendent" to be attained by Yogic practice shifted from experiencing the "transcendent" ("Atman-Brahman" in Advaitic theory) in the mind to the body itself.[210]
Bodybuilding became more popular in the 1950s and 1960s with the emergence of strength and gymnastics champions, and the simultaneous popularization of bodybuilding magazines, training principles, nutrition for bulking up and cutting down, the use of protein and other food supplements, and the opportunity to enter physique contests. The number of bodybuilding organizations grew, and most notably the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) was founded in 1946 by Canadian brothers Joe and Ben Weider. Other bodybuilding organizations included the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), National Amateur Bodybuilding Association (NABBA), and the World Bodybuilding Guild (WBBG). Consequently, the male-dominated contests grew both in number and in size. Besides the many "Mr. XXX" (insert town, city, state, or region) championships, the most prestigious titles[according to whom?] were Mr. America, Mr. World, Mr. Universe, Mr. Galaxy, and ultimately Mr. Olympia, which was started in 1965 by the IFBB and is now considered the most important bodybuilding competition in the world.
^ The Pāli and Sanskrit word bhāvanā literally means "development" as in "mental development." For the association of this term with "meditation," see Epstein (1995), p. 105; and, Fischer-Schreiber et al. (1991), p. 20. As an example from a well-known discourse of the Pali Canon, in "The Greater Exhortation to Rahula" (Maha-Rahulovada Sutta, MN 62), Ven. Sariputta tells Ven. Rahula (in Pali, based on VRI, n.d.): ānāpānassatiṃ, rāhula, bhāvanaṃ bhāvehi. Thanissaro (2006) translates this as: "Rahula, develop the meditation [bhāvana] of mindfulness of in-&-out breathing." (Square-bracketed Pali word included based on Thanissaro, 2006, end note.)
Virtual gastric band uses hypnosis to make the brain think the stomach is smaller than it really is and hence lower the amount of food ingested. This brings as a consequence weight reduction. This method is complemented with psychological treatment for anxiety management and with hypnopedia. Research has been conducted into the use of hypnosis as a weight management alternative.[16][17][18][19] In 1996 a study found that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) was more effective for weight reduction if reinforced with hypnosis.[17] Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, a mindfulness approach to weight loss, has also in the last few years been demonstrating its usefulness.[20]
In competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders aspire to develop and maintain an aesthetically pleasing body and balanced physique.[16][17] In prejudging, competitors do a series of mandatory poses: the front lat spread, rear lat spread, front double biceps, back double biceps, side chest, side triceps, Most Muscular (men only), abdominals and thighs. Each competitor also performs a personal choreographed routine to display their physique. A posedown is usually held at the end of a posing round, while judges are finishing their scoring. Bodybuilders usually spend a lot of time practising their posing in front of mirrors or under the guidance of their coach.
Many teens suffer from mental health issues in response to the pressures of society and social problems they encounter. Some of the key mental health issues seen in teens are: depression, eating disorders, and drug abuse. There are many ways to prevent these health issues from occurring such as communicating well with a teen suffering from mental health issues. Mental health can be treated and be attentive to teens' behavior.[39]
Another text which teaches yoga with an Advaita point of view is the Yoga-Yājñavalkya.[262] This work contains extensive teachings on ten Yamas (ethical rules) and ten Niyamas (duties), and eight asanas. It also discusses a theory of nadis and prana (vital breath), and follows this with instructions on pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), meditation on mantras, meditative visualizations and Kundalini.
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The maintenance and promotion of health is achieved through different combination of physical, mental, and social well-being, together sometimes referred to as the "health triangle."[24][25] The WHO's 1986 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion further stated that health is not just a state, but also "a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities."[26] https://www.facebook.com/Buzzing-Offer-453673008800991/


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Greece's immigrant community on Monday urged political parties to work together to isolate a far-Right, virulently anti-immigrant party that won seats in parliament for the first time.
Chrysi Avgi, or Golden Dawn, regarded as a fringe group only a year ago, stunned political observers by winning 6.97 per cent – 21 seats – in Sunday's election.
Leader Nikos Michaloliakos, who gave the fascist salute upon taking his seat in the Athens town council two years ago, said: "The time for fear has come for those who betrayed this homeland."
Flanked by menacing shaven-headed young men who form the party's core, he added: "No one should fear me if they are a good Greek citizen. If they are traitors – I don't know."
Golden Dawn squads have been blamed often for attacks on illegal immigrants in Athens, while it ran television advertisements with the slogan "let's rid this country of the stench".
Javad Aslan, a spokesman for Greece's Pakistani immigrant community, said: "This is dangerous for everyone who is living in Greece," Aslan said. "It is very serious, very dangerous."
The New Democracy conservatives yesterday said before coalition talks broke down that they would talk to all parties "with a view to forming a government, except Golden Dawn". The Syriza party is also unlikely to co-operate with them.
In the 2009 election the party received a mere 0.29 per cent. Its supported jumped as a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment spread amid high unemployment and resentment at the financial rescue plan imposed by Brussels.


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The Top 5 Consensus Digital Marketing Trends and Predictions for 2023
Each year unveils new insights as marketers reflect back on the past in preparation for the future. This year is no different, with a new set of digital marketing trends and predictions for 2023 being released from top-tier industry publications, platforms, and thought leaders every other day.
The funny thing is—spoiler alert—each article is vastly different than the next—because each one is somewhat biased as marketers push trends or predictions meant to benefit their own businesses.
Not to mention, there are way too many of these think pieces, right? The marketing community is quite busy, to say the least. Who really has the time to think critically about every rendition?
That's why we sifted through some of the industry's top future-focused reports and tried to find commonalities between each. In the process, we pulled some third-party insights and added in a few of our own, creating not just a scannable list of tactics but an industry-wide consensus of the digital marketing trends and predictions for 2023 that actually matter.
You're welcome. Let's get started.
Not Your Grandpa's TV Commercials
OTT, AVOD, and Streaming Media
TV consumption has changed over the past decade, and so has TV advertising with an endless amount of streaming apps as well as digital marketing opportunities.
With the introduction of Hulu's self-service ad platform, it's become incredibly easy for brands to traffic, target, and test ads among any of its desired audiences. And with Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+, Disney+, and more also introducing ad-supported plans, the potential for more front-and-center advertising looms large in 2023.
But will consumers even want ad-supported television? As it turns out, the sheer amount of subscription-based TV options has started to become costly. In fact, according to Insider Intelligence, "a study by Morning Consult and Adweek found that more respondents were interested in an ad-supported option for a lower price than an ad-free option for a higher price."
Pair the fact that more people are choosing ad-supported streaming television with the notion that streaming television is a medium with room to grow—making up a third of all TV consumption in the U.S. as of June 2022, per AdAge—and brands are staring at ground-level opportunities to grow alongside their audience right in the face.
Additionally, streaming TV creative can be syndicated across other popular video formats like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram, acting as a great way to optimize your efforts.
The Power of the Second Screen
Long-Form and Short-Form Video
The change in television consumption not only considers where people consume their favorite shows, it also considers how people consume them.
With the latest Netflix Original queued up, TV viewers can often be found with a fistful of popcorn in one hand and their trusted smartphone in the other. In fact, as of November 2021, 84% of U.S. adults claimed to split their attention between TV and another device, according to Adweek.
But what are they consuming on that second screen? Aside from following conversations about the shows they're watching, they're consuming—you guessed it—more video. And they're using it purposefully in two separate ways: discovery and research.
Short-Form Video and Discovery
With 32 billion views on hashtags like #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt and the interaction count for Reels being almost 40% higher than traditional video per SmartBrief.com, short-form vertical video has become the discovery tool of choice among consumers.
For marketers, short-form video offers very distinct yet versatile use cases, able to be repurposed for paid media initiatives, influencer content reach, organic social engagement, cross-platform UGC, and more.
Plus, considering 85% of social media videos are watched without sound—and 80% more likely to be watched to completion with captions—shortform video is for the perfect second screen alongside streaming TV.
Long-Form Video and Research
Fact: YouTube is the most visited website in the world, serving its purpose as an entertainment platform as well as a research engine for those wanting to learn new hobbies, travel the world, try new dinner recipes, and even vet what products to buy.
In fact, studies claim 93% of people said that video is helpful when they're purchasing a product, preferring video over reading or photography.
And with video platforms like Instagram and TikTok offering more long-form content options up to ten minutes in length, the opportunity to target broader yet more specific audiences across platforms offers more opportunities to make impressions and drive sales.
Time for a Reality Check
While the Metaverse has a long way to go before it becomes relevant to most marketers, its older cousin—augmented reality—appears to be making strides.
Beyond creating engaging filters for Instagram or even full-blown gaming platforms like 2016's Pokémon Go, marketers and consumers alike are predicted to adopt AR as an ecommerce tool.
In fact, one study notes that 72% of shoppers have purchased items they didn't plan to buy because of AR, 71% of shoppers would shop more often if they used AR apps, and 40% said they'd be willing to pay more for a product if they were allowed to test it via AR. Plus, from a user experience standpoint, 55% of shoppers admitted that AR makes shopping more fun and exciting.
AR can even help optimize marketing efforts, as noted by an experiment conducted by Shopify, which claimed AR can help boost click-through rates by up to 65%.
One of a few digital marketing trends that has existed for quite some time now, AR has truly begun to solidify itself in our culture as a multifaceted tool that can be used to enhance consumer experiences, improve brand perception, and boost sales.
And if streaming television and vertical video continue to gain momentum throughout 2023, don't be surprised if AR finds more opportunities to integrate.
"As Seen on TV" Goes Social
Live-streaming Social Commerce
From Facebook Marketplace to Instagram Product Tags, Shoppable Pins and more, social platforms have been developing ecommerce solutions for quite some time now with growing success.
In fact, Influencer Marketing Hub notes that more than a third of Facebook users have purchased products directly from the platform with nearly a quarter of Instagram users following suit, despite the fact that Instagram recently deprioritized Shops in user interface.
That said, many believe the next iteration of social commerce is going live.
For TikTok, in particular, "live-stream commerce is the key earner in the Chinese version of the app, [Douyin]" according to Social Media Today.
While western culture hasn't fully adopted this modern-aged QVC replica as part of the customer journey yet, the success that live shopping has had in Asian markets is enough for TikTok to test the waters.
And it's not just TikTok either. Instagram and Pinterest are also testing live-stream shopping solutions, which would be an incredibly useful tool for influencers, creators, and brands who want to be able to tout product features to a live audience.
Plus, imagine being able to pair live shopping with an augmented reality experience for even greater user experiences? Those possibilities may not only soon exist, but be expected.
Recommended by Robots
With artificial intelligence continuing to learn and grow, it's becoming more and more likely that the content delivered to our newsfeeds is recommended by AI, if not created by it entirely.
Per Social Media Today, Mark Zuckerberg recently stated that, "over the next year or two, we'll start showing more recommended content in the Feed."
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the reason is based on TikTok, which has won users' hearts by focusing on recommended content via its For You page. Knowing this along with Instagram's crushing need for Reels to compete—plus the fact that TikTok has other copycats like YouTube Shorts and even Twitter—AI is quickly becoming a bit of an influencer of its own.
Forbes points out that "AI's ability to learn and predict outcomes based on data sets could play an increasing role in making this personalization at scale possible."
And that's the key word here—personalization. If marketers can harness the power of AI effectively, then targeting, optimization, and even content creation itself becomes much more efficient.
Which of the above digital marketing trends and predictions for 2023 do you think is most applicable to your brand? Drop us a line at info@againinteractive.com. We're eager to help you succeed.


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Q: What does a trait bound mean when it is added to itself? In the Rust documentation, I see implementations like this one, from Option:
impl<T> Copy for Option<T> where T: Copy + Copy

What does the Copy + Copy bound mean? Is it just a documentation quirk?

A: Yes, this is a known and fixed issue in rustdoc.


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