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Norway leads on coronavirus vaccines
Published October 26, 2020 · Updated December 22, 2020
Profiles of Norwegian Science
Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB scanpix
Prime Minister Erna Solberg visits the CEPI headquarters in Oslo. Norway became one of the founding partners of the coalition in 2017.
ILAN KELMAN
Agder, Norway
Vaccines save huge numbers of lives every year. A thousand years ago, China witnessed inoculation against smallpox, leading to a centuries-long journey ending in 1980 with the eradication of the disease. Meanwhile, progress continues through vaccines for scourges, including rabies, polio, and measles.
Today, the world expects that a principal way out of the current pandemic is vaccines. Norway has led or been part of various initiatives beginning before COVID-19, showing the importance of science over the long term, not just when a crisis occurs.
In 2017, Norway became one of the founding partners of—and remains one of the largest donors to—the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). It exists "to stimulate and accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases and enable access to these vaccines for people during outbreaks." Headquartered in Oslo, CEPI spearheads a triple-pronged approach to vaccines.
First, preparedness recognizes that diseases resurge and re-emerge. Availability of and access to safe and effective vaccines is one way to address outbreaks. Second, in response to outbreaks, CEPI supports new science for and administration of vaccines. Finally, sustainability seeks lasting approaches that will be available to all countries.
These principles are being applied by CEPI to its co-leadership of COVAX "working for global equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines." COVAX focuses on finding, producing, and distributing vaccines for the current outbreak.
Over 150 countries, approaching two-thirds of the global population, have signed on to COVAX, which hopes to distribute 2 billion doses of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2021. By equitably providing tested vaccines as soon as they are available, enough leeway is provided for reopening society and then for ending the pandemic completely.
Norway has donated millions of dollars to COVAX and is closely monitoring progress in developing the vaccines. They undergo extensive, detailed testing and monitoring, which is particularly important for the vaccines using approaches that have not before been used for human beings. Documenting progress, safety, and effectiveness in a systematic and verifiable manner shows why vaccines are approved or not.
The extent of these procedures explains why new vaccines require so much time to be available alongside the advantages of joining together for this work. Amalgamating financing for the vaccine and openly sharing all scientific knowledge for collaboration will help reach a useable vaccine more quickly, which is why COVAX is needed.
Another COVAX co-leader is The Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), which started in 2000 with Norway and five other countries as original contributors. Over the past two decades, GAVI has received more than $2 billion from Norway. In recent years, almost 10% of the budget has been the Norwegian contribution.
GAVI seeks to reduce poverty and support health systems through vaccinating children in the least affluent countries. Their latest calculation concludes that the alliance has stopped over 14 million children from dying from preventable diseases. The first generation to benefit from this initiative is now coming of age and will soon be well-positioned to assume leadership positions in their countries.
Four goals underpin GAVI's strategy: Equitable vaccine use, improved health systems, sustainable immunization programs, and affordable vaccine markets. The overarching interest is avoiding health crises from emerging.
Prevention and preparation are also hallmarks of the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R). The Research Council of Norway is one of 29 members, while CEPI is one of two observers. GloPID-R aims "to ensure that research capacity and capabilities are in place to support the rapid initiation of scientific research in case of an outbreak."
The two pillars for achieving this aim are preparedness (including knowledge sharing, training, and horizon scanning) followed by response within which vaccines sit. To encourage collaboration with GloPID-R members for joining data and analyses, the Research Council of Norway has issued various COVID-19–related calls for project proposals, which have so far offered, in total, over $8 million for science. Many projects are now underway. Along with vaccine-related parts of projects from other Research Council of Norway funding sources, they involve Norwegian researchers examining diverse topics such as how other vaccines might protect against COVID-19 and CEPI's effectiveness.
A tenet of dealing with infectious disease is that prevention is better than cure. It is now too late to prevent a pandemic, so a cure is essential and must involve safe and effective vaccines. Norway continues to support science saving millions of lives.
CEPI: cepi.net
COVAX: www.who.int/initiatives/act-accelerator/covax
GAVI: www.gavi.org
GLOPID-R: www.glopid-r.org
This article originally appeared in the Oct. 23, 2020, issue of The Norwegian American. To subscribe, visit SUBSCRIBE or call us at (206) 784-4617.
Ilan Kelman is Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, England, and Professor II at the University of Agder, Norway. His overall research interest is linking disasters and health, including the integration of climate change into disaster research and health research. Follow him at www.ilankelman.org and @ILANKELMAN on Twitter and Instagram.
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You know what I enjoy about as much as a piece of homemade apple pie? A good book. Over the summer, I read The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin. It's not quite chick lit. Well, maybe it is…it's more like historical chick lit. It's set at the turn of the last century and takes place among the rich East Coast and English royals.
Apparently, this sort of thing really did happen at this time in history. Poor English nobility would marry the daughters of rich Americans in order to keep their estates. The rich Americans liked the idea of their marrying into nobility. Of course, they probably saw themselves as nobility already anyway, but now one of their own had a real title to boot.
Maybe it's from too much tweeting, but, I thought a few parts were a bit slow. I will admit that there were moments that the suspense was such that I kept wanting to skip ahead to see how it would turn out. Yes, I do that. I'm an adult and can do whatever I want!
All I know is that if I had to deal with the intrigues of high society, I would be exhausted and probably shunned.
This is a great book for reading on the beach or while on vacation. It's a great escape from reality. You get caught up in the twists and turns of the plot.
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王善祥被斯坦福大学聘为Leland Edward讲座教授
On October 18, 2018, Dr. Shan Wang was named the fifth holder of Leland T. Edwards Professorship in the School of Engineering, Stanford University, in recognition of his broad and significant scholarly contributions.
Dean Jennifer Widom commended that Shan's work is remarkable both for its impact on society and for the way it captures the imagination of students and other faculty across a variety of areas. His current research explores the use of nanosensors to detect cancer and other diseases, and he is also a leader in the field of information storage technologies. Years ago, a group of his graduate students came up with a lab motto — "Make magnetics work for humankind, not vice versa!" — which Shan said was in part the students' tongue-in-cheek rebellion against their workload, and in part a pledge to focus on practical applications of their research. There's no question that Shan's work is having an extraordinary impact across a range of fields.
The Leland T. Edwards Professorship was established in 1986 by William Edwards, a Stanford alumnus who played a key role in the development of Silicon Valley's venture capital industry. William wished to honor his father, Leland, by establishing a fund in support of Stanford faculty whose academic focus will lead to significant advances in technology. Previous holders of the professorship include Jens Nørskov, James Swartz, and Calvin Quate.
Dr. Wang has been recognized by numerous honors and awards since joining the Stanford Faculty in 1993. He was an inaugural Fred Terman Fellow at Stanford University (1994), and he was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE, 2009) and a Fellow of American Physical Society (APS, 2012) for his seminal contributions to magnetic materials and nanosensors. His team won the Grand Challenge Exploration Award from Gates Foundation (2010), the XCHALLENGE Distinguished Award (2014), and the Bold Epic Innovator Award from the XPRIZE Foundation (2017).
Dr. Wang's research is truly interdisciplinary and spans from magnetic nanotechnologies, information storage, to spintronics, including magnetic biochips and biosensors, in vitro diagnostics, cell sorting, magnetic nanoparticles, magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), and power management. Wang is the author or coauthor of over 270 technical publications, holds 59 issued or pending patents. The technologies developed in Wang Lab have spurred the founding of three startup companies MagArray, Nvigen, and Flux Biosciences. Dr. Wang is also the coauthor of two textbooks Magnetic Information Storage Technology and (upcoming) Biochips and Medical Imaging. He currently serves as a Professor and Associate Chair of Materials Science & Engineering and jointly Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, and by courtesy, a Professor of Radiology at Stanford School of Medicine. He directs the Center for Magnetic Nanotechnology, and is a co-Principal Investigator of the Center for Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence for Translational Diagnostics (CCNE-TD) at Stanford University. He received the B.S. degree in physics from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China, in 1986, the M.S. degree in physics from Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA, in 1988, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, in 1993.

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On Feb 9th, rumors spread on social media that some people at South Okkalapa religious sermon carrying sticks and knives were getting ready to attack Muslims in the area.
However, M-Media got confirmation that the situation was stable and no such terrorist activities were seen. On 9th evening, news circulating among online users that about 300 people from South Okkalapa 7th Quarter religious ceremony were preparing for terrorist attacks and they were carrying knives and sticks.
A Muslim from South Okkalapa told M Media that that day was the last day of 5 days religious sermon program and the whole program was dominated by anti Muslim hate speeches. As that day was the last day, Muslims took precaution and closed their shops early. He also said that the authorities also requested the organizers of that sermon to avoid any speech which can create misunderstanding towards other religions and to preach only the true teaching of Buddhism. He added that security forces were there to prevent any disturbances.
He emphasized that the situation in South Okkalapa was stable and not like what was spreading online.
During the democratization period, religious based terrorism emerges in the country and 969 sermons conducting throughout the country deliver hate speech against Myanmar Muslims citizens. The government fails to take control over such hate crimes which could eventually destroy peace and tranquility in the country by creating disharmony and disunity among fellow citizens.


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THE GORDON WRAGG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Students graduating high school who have been accepted to and are enrolling in a music program at a recognized Canadian college or university.
Geographical Qualification
Graduates must be from high schools in the following communities: North Brampton, Caledon, Orangeville, Alliston, Erin and King City.
The value of each scholarship is $500.
Gordon Wragg (Founding President of Humber College) joined the Caledon Concert Band in 1982. Gordon had already become a great friend and supporter of the band through financial contributions and attendance at our concerts. He became a playing member of the band at his retirement dinner. Charter band member, Lloyd Bittle, presented him with a Caledon Concert Band chair inscribed with Gordon's name.
Gordon began playing the fife as a teenager in a 1st of July parade. Saving his earnings from delivering the Morning Empire newspaper, he was able to purchase his first flute. Gordon studied flute under Walter Whittaker, the principal flautist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Later, Gordon would play piccolo for the Oshawa Regimental Band and fondly remembers competitions with them at the CNE Bandshell. Gordon even performed as a guest soloist with the Humber College Jazz Band under Ron Collier, in their special rendition of Jingle Bells.
After studies at the Ontario Agricultural College in the early 1940's, Gordon took the teachers' option at OISE. Early posting included Chesterville (near Ottawa), Shelburne, and Bancroft, Ontario. Gordon was recruited from his position as Principal of the Institute of Trades (Ryerson) to start up Humber College in 1959.
Gordon played regularly with the Caledon Concert Band as a featured soloist and principal chair of the flute section until 2000. Gordon passed away in April 2009 in his 91st year. He was also a past President of the Canadian Gladiola Society and enjoyed playing bridge socially with his wife, Ann. The Caledon Concert Band is pleased to offer a scholarship in his memory to honour Gordon's longtime support of the band and his dedication to music and leadership in education.


10 Best Electric Pressure Cookers 2019 | Happy Chef, Happy Tummy!
3 How Did We pick?
5.12 #12. Non-Stick, No thanks!
6.1 What is Pressure Cooking?
6.2 How Do Pressure Cookers Work?
6.8.1 #1 Electric or Stovetop?
6.8.2 #2 What Size Do You Need?
6.8.3 #3 What Material Is Suitable For a Pressure Cooker?
6.8.4 #4 How Do I Clean a Pressure Cooker?
6.8.5 #5 Is Pressure Cooking Safe?
8.1 How do I know when the pressure cooker is operating correctly?
8.2 If I use high heat will the food cook faster?
8.3 Why does steam escape from the overpressure valve at the beginning of the operation?
8.4 When should I change the rubber gasket?
8.5 What should I do if, during cooking, steam stops coming out of the vent tube?
8.6 What makes the rubber gasket stretch, shrink, swell or stiffen?
8.7 When cooling my pressure cooker under the water tap, it whistles; is this dangerous?
8.8 Can you use an electric pressure cooker for canning?
8.9 Are pressure cookers safe to use?
8.10 Which is better stainless steel or aluminum pressure cooker?
8.11 What makes the cooker lid hard to close?
8.12 Why won't my pressure cooker come up to pressure?
8.13 Can I use my pressure cooker on a flat top (glass or ceramic) range?
If you are constantly short on time and are looking for an easy and fast way to prepare healthy, homemade meals, you need to get yourself a pressure cooker. Investing in a good pressure cooker and sparing a few minutes to prepare food will is the right step towards healthy eating and lifestyle. Luckily for you, this buying guide and review will help you find the best electric pressure cooker that suits your needs. Read on to get more insight on pressure cookers.
Here is the best electric cookers recommendation.
The IP-DUO80 has a lot going for it in terms of features, and as a result, it is the first on our list. For starters, it is a multi-purpose pressure cooker with up to seven programmable settings that allow the user to cook various foods at ease.
In regards to looks, there is nothing special to note aside from the fact that it strongly resembles an electric rice cooker. The IP-DUO80 features a durable stainless steel exterior and interior that aid in its functionality while also make it appealing to look at.
Touching more on the design, the IP-DUO80 features an elegant but functional design that allows the users easy access to clean.
What's more, this pressure cooker features a control panel with a large display screen and large buttons that are intuitive to use especially with the preprogrammed cook settings.
The IP-DUO80 has not missed any trick when it comes to safety. It features a comprehensive list of safety mechanisms that cannot be exhausted in this short review.
The standout safety feature on this pressure cooker is the third generation microprocessor. This microprocessor is the latest technology used to monitor and regulate pressure, temperature and time in the cooker for efficient cooking.
Since the features of the IP-DUO80 are inexhaustible, we saw it fit only to mention the most significant features. When all things are considered, this pressure cooker provides everything anybody could ever need in a pressure cooker.
It is easy to see why it is the best according to our professional opinion because whether it is safety, price, usability or versatility you are after, the IP-DUO80 provides.
For all their similarities, the IP-DUO60 is a smaller brother to the IP-DUO80 model. These two models are from the same brand, and naturally, they share many similarities with the major difference being size.
The IP-DUO80 has a capacity of eight quarts while the IP-DUO60 has a much smaller capacity of six quarts.
Both models are versatile and provide multi-functional purpose such that you can prepare different categories of food in one single appliance. Some of these functions include slow cooking, steaming, rice cooking, yogurt making, warming, etc.
Just to touch on the design and build material of this pressure cooker. The IP-DUO60 simplistic design is covered in stainless steel interior and exterior.
The brushed stainless steel interior ensures an absence of chemical coatings that react with acidic foodstuffs when exposed to extreme pressure and heat. Looking at the features of this pressure cooker, it is easy to see why it is a high-end cooker.
With three different temperature settings and two different pressure settings, you can prepare just about every meal you put your mind to. On top of everything, this pressure cooker is dishwasher safe.
Most critics would agree with us when we say that the IP-DUO60 has matched the high expectations that come with the Instant Pot brand. Technology-wise, the IP-DUO60 features cutting-edge technology that propels it ahead of the curve and the durability to give you service for years to come.
While the bigger brother, the IP-DUO80 is suitable for everyone, this IP-DUO60 is ideal for small to medium-sized families thanks to its modest six-quart capacity.
The Breville model number BPR700BSS matches both the Instant Pot models featured above in regards to features and utility.
Like the Instant Pot models above, the BPR700BSS pressure cooker features the latest groundbreaking technology that has propelled it in the top three list.
However, when it comes to size, the BPR700BSS features a more conservative capacity of six quarts rather than a full-sized 8-quarts capacity.
The modest size of this pressure cooker makes it suitable for small and medium-sized families. Technology-wise, this breville has all the bells and whistles you could ever need in a pressure cooker.
A good example of this is the dual sensors fitted at opposite ends of the cooker (top and bottom) that help get more accurate readings of the pressure and temperature. Once accurate readings have been recorded, the sensors automatically regulate the settings accordingly to achieve the best results.
An automatic steam release mechanism works in conjunction with the sensors to release excess steam when the pressure build-up reaches dangerous levels.
The fact that the Breville BPR700BSS comes the closest to matching the Instant Pot models is a great achievement by itself. Since pressure cookers from Instant Pot are considered the crème de la crème of pressure cookers, you wouldn't be out of line to speak of the Breville BPR700BSS in the same light.
For all its greatness, the biggest blemish of this pressure cooker is that you will feel the cost of burning a hole in your pocket when you purchase it.
For this reason, alone it didn't make the top two. So if the price is not an issue for you, I would strongly recommend this Breville BPR700BSS, but if you are looking for a bargain buy, you are better suited looking at one of Instant Pot's IP-DUO model line.
Next, we look at the Cosori pressure cooker. This particular model under review is the 2019 model meaning it is the latest model and features all the latest technology.
Just like the cookers that ranked above it on our list, this 2019 Cosori is a multi-functional pressure cooker that has up to seven different functions. With a capacity of six quarts, it is needless to say the Cosori is suitable for medium sized families.
As for the safety features, Cosori is ahead of the curve with groundbreaking features such as pressure guards, pressure and thermal limiters, electrical monitors and others.
The best thing about Cosori is that it has stayed true to the vision of pressure cookers, which is making cooking easier and faster.
With 15 cooking modes at the tip of your fingertips, cooking foodstuff such as vegetables, meat, rice, beans, etc. has never been easier.
The engineering team at Cosori took a safety approach first when manufacturing Cosori pressure cooker. The consequence of this approach is that every component of this pressure cooker has been designed with safety in mind.
That being said, safety is just one of the many dimensions of the 2019 Cosori. Another dimension of the Cosori pressure cooker is versatility and utility.
With this model, one can do various kitchen jobs such as sterilizing, steaming, heating, etc. and at the best part of it all is that you can cook 15 of the basic dishes at the touch of a button.
The IP is yet another pressure cooker from the Instant Pop brand. With the IP-DUO model line being more consumer-oriented with its high level of utility, this IP model is a little different, offering technology in place of utility.
The main talking point of the IP pressure cooker is its Bluetooth-enabled system. This system allows you to connect your smartphone or tablet to the pressure cooker for monitoring and encoding commands on the cooker remotely.
The Bluetooth connectivity and the free iOS app (Android app coming soon) that control the IP pressure cooker have brought rise to remote cooking.
This can be achieved by simply loading all your favorite recipes on your smart device and executing the cook orders to the IP cooker wirelessly from wherever you are.
It is no secret that technology divides people's opinion right in the middle. With that said, some people will love the Bluetooth feature on the IP while others will flag it as a gimmick and fail to find a use for it.
We conducted a survey on what people thought about Bluetooth on a pressure cooker. Most people lauded the idea but later logically claimed it was an idea ahead of its time. So whatever side you fall on this argument, it is worth reminding you that the IP is more than just a Bluetooth enabled pressure cooker.
However, the Bluetooth feature is still the stand out feature so if you cannot see past it; there are two courses of action to take. Buy the IP pressure cooker if you think you will find a use for the Bluetooth feature and don't mind paying a little extra for it.
At the same time refrain from buying this IP if you don't want to spend extra on the Bluetooth feature yet you don't see yourself ever using it. There are other alternatives.
The Power Pressure Cooker XL is the large model of this class of pressure cooker and features an eight-quart capacity. For its price, the Power Pressure XL features all the standard features you'd expect in its class such as a slow cooker, preprogrammed cook buttons, and an automatic warming feature.
One neat feature fitted in the XL cooker is power cooking. This method of cooking essentially involves trapping nutrients and vitamins in food when cooking.
Cooking meat using this method helps infuse flavor into the meat without using fats and oils while vegetables are softened while keeping the nutritious fibers intact.
When evaluating the Power Pressure Cooker XL, you will not find any special or unexpected surprises. While some people may see it as a bad thing, I couldn't disagree more with them.
As far as superpowers for pressure cookers go, the flatness of this model is its superpower. The Power Pressure Cooker XL guarantees reliability and durability without any unwelcome surprises down the road.
It is for this reason alone that I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a reliable pressure cooker.
The EPC-808 model from Elite Platinum is a stainless steel build pressure cooker that features an extra-large capacity of eight quarts.
The stainless steel layer is brushed and features a non-stick interior while the large eight-quart capacity is ideal for preparing a meal for a mid-sized family.
This unit is surprisingly cheap but comes with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a high-end pressure cooker.
For starters, the EPC-808 comes equipped with multi-function ability. This feature combined with the baskets allow you to cook various foods at the same time to save time and energy.
You no longer have to worry about experiencing a power outage whenever you're cooking. The EPC-808 features an automatic resumption mechanism that resumes cooking whenever the power is restored to seem as if the power hadn't been tampered with.
Regarding features, there is not much to say about the EPC-808 since they are pretty standard. The most appealing attributes about the EPC-808are the design and price.
From all the pressure cookers we tested, the EPC-808 is by far the best looking among the lot. When it comes to price, very few pressure cookers can offer the same beautiful design and features for such a low price.
The CPC-600 is just one model among the broad range of pressure cooker models under the Cuisinart brand.
This Chinese brand has built a reputation in the pressure cooker market around the globe for making high-quality cookers that consumers can rely on.
Take the Cuisinart CPC-600 for example, it is made from high strength stainless steel and uses 1000 Watts of electricity. These two factors mean that the CPC-600 is durable and powerful enough to cook meals in a shortened time frame.
This pressure cooker features cool-to-the-touch handles even when operational. Since the CPC-600 is dishwasher ready, it can be cleaned effortlessly right after cooking.
After mentioning all these features, the best part about the CPC-600 is the wide range of customizable options. From the temperature to the time, to the pressure, all these features can be adjusted by the mere touch of a button.
The Cuisinart CPC 600 pressure cooker is one of those rare products that are the perfect combination of a couple of factors to make them perfect for consumers. This pressure cooker is truly a consumer's product, and so I would recommend it to anyone.
The GoWISE GW22620 is the fourth generation of GoWISE pressure cookers.
This model has grown popular over the years for being a multi-functional and programmable pressure cooker.
Being the fourth and latest generation of GoWISE, the GW22620 features the latest gadgets in the market.
The best part is that this pressure cooker can be purchased at a moderate price.
As for the design and outer build, the GW22620 is made entirely from high strength stainless steel. This stainless steel outer body is part of the many components that make up the entire unit.
Physical components such as the sensors, gasket lid, outer handles, and the control panel work seamlessly with preprogrammed settings in the cooker to form one cohesive cooker.
If you want an excellent pressure cooker that is easy to use, very well made and highly affordable, look no further than the GoWISEGW22620. This cooker is ideal for people that are on a budget and want a great deal for their money.
The Aicok is a multi-functional pressure cooker that is equipped to prepare different types of food with just a few tweaks on the settings.
Apart from cooking different foods, the Aicok can be used to perform different functions such as steaming, sterilizing, warming, slow cooking, etc.
with just a few tweaks to the temperature and pressure settings, you can cut down on cooking time by up to 70% thereby saving time and energy.
The Aicok comes equipped with smart programs that perform various functions. A great example of one function is the automatic pressure release mechanism that releases steam when the pressure inside the cooker gets to a dangerous level.
Another example of an automatic feature is the Aicok's 24-hour delay timer that allows the user to program the cooker to start cooking at a later time.
An interesting fact about Aicok is that their pressure cookers are made by the same company as IP. It is no secret that IP is highly regarded in the world of pressure cookers. Since Aicok cookers share the same manufacturer as IP, it means they are just as high quality but at a discounted price.
Picking the best electric cooker is not an easy task. We considered many factors such as price, user reviews from websites and the last and most important thing we considered is the user experience we got from our rigorous tests.
Since we cannot review all the pressure cookers, we started with the elimination process and were left with ten of what we considered to be the best cookers on the market.
We tested all the cookers with two distinct food types (rice and meat) of the same quantity. While the end results were more or less the same, we discovered a few things along the way.
The first discovery is that pressure cookers save a lot of time when cooking and are easy to operate with stovetop cookers requiring a little bit more of a hands-on approach.
The second discovery is that if you are a busy person around the house with chores, an electric cooker is best suited for you. This is because, you can set the temperature, pressure and time of cooking then you are free to resume your other house chores.
The test we carried out involved many brands and models of pressure cookers. All the models we tested were equally impressive as they produced more or less the same results. However, there can only be one winner, and that winner was picked based on merit, without any prejudice.
We're glad to announce the Instant Pot IP-DUO80 as our clear winner. Among all the special pressure cookers we tested, the IP-DUO80 shone brightest and ticked all the boxes. With that said, buying this pressure cooker will guarantee your happiness.
Pressure cookers run very hotly, and therefore they build an extreme amount of pressure when generating steam. If this pressure is not contained in a safe environment, an explosion may occur in the kitchen.
There can never be too many safety features when it comes to cooking with pressure cookers. To prevent these destructive explosions, ensure your pressure cooker comes with the standard safety features such as tightly secured lid locks, effective release valves, and visual pressure indicators.
Weighted Valve Pressure Regulators: Also referred to as a jiggle top because it jiggles to a gentle rhythm when cooking begins. Some pressure escapes when this regulator starts jiggling, and that helps regulate the pressure building up in the pressure cooker. The jiggle top is removable for easy cleaning. For best cooking results, the regulator should only be used when the vent openings are clear, not when they are blocked. Whenever the jiggle top stops rocking about when cooking, it is a clear indication that something is not right and therefore should be checked. When it comes to price, the weighted valve regulators are modestly priced than the other two.
Modified Weighted Valve Pressure Regulators: Like the name suggests on this pressure regulator, it has a modified design that attaches to the pressure cooker. The modified regulator maintains a pressure level of 15 PSI which is ideal for cooking. But while the pressure is released in small bursts, there is no clear indication to notify the user the exact time the steam will be released. Therefore, it is always advisable to remain cautious when using this regulator design to avert steam injuries. In regards to the price, this modified pressure regulator cost more than the weighted valve regulators but are still priced modestly.
Spring Valve Pressure Regulator: This spring valve regulator uses a one-inch pop-up valve that indicates the pressure in the cooker. Most spring valve regulators allow you to adjust the internal pressure of either 10 PSI or 15 PSI for faster cooking. This can be done by simply adjusting the stove top temperature. Unlike the other two pressure regulators, the spring regulator operates quietly without any drama, so it is advisable to monitor it frequently. Also, this spring valve regulator costs considerably more than the other two pressure regulators.
Since there are many manufacturers of pressure cookers, it is always advisable to pick a reputable brand that has been operational for many years and one that is financially stable.
Brands that have been in operation for many years have better expertise in manufacturing pressure cookers. Also, there is a better chance that these reputable brands will be on the market for a longer period in case you need to get replacement parts.
Buying from a reputable retailer (whether online or otherwise) is just as important as picking a reputable brand. Since reputable retailers only sell authentic products, you are shielded from buying knock-off products that have otherwise saturated the market.
Also, most reputable retailers sell replacement parts in case you might need them over time.
A cover interlock system is an essential safety mechanism that automatically locks the pressure cooker's cover when the pressure is high to avoid injuries from steam. This safety mechanism prevents the pressure cooker from building up pressure when the cover is not secured in place correctly. The interlock system automatically unlocks when the pressure has been reduced to a safe level.
Handles are an important part of the pressure cookers. While some people may not pay much attention to them when buying a pressure cooker, they are vital in carrying the pot when filled with food. It is, therefore, important to check the quality and durability of the handles to make sure they serve you for a long time.
Also, ensure that the handles feel comfortable in your hands especially when the cooking pot is full. Another aspect you should look at is heat resistance. The handles should be able to resist the immense heat they are exposed to when the pressure cooker is in use.
Cooking baskets and racks are used to separate different foods so that they don't mix in the cooker. Without these two cooking tools, the food in the cookers would get mixed. Apart from acting as food separators, they help conserve energy since users can cook different foods at one go.
Some pressure cookers come with non-stick interior materials which are known for being poor at handling intense pressure. Therefore ensure the interior is made from the same material as the exterior, which in most cases is either aluminum or stainless steel.
Bi-metal or tri-metal base are suitable for pressure cookers since they are the best heat conductors, they don't scorch and are the easiest to clean. Most models that have bi-metal or tri-metal bases feature an aluminum coat/layer that distributes heat evenly across the entire pot to prevent scorching.
If you own a stovetop pressure cooker, you should consider the compatibility of your kitchen's cooktop. This is because some stovetop cookers may not be suitable for wooden table tops or ceramic table tops when hot. Since these types of cookers rely on an external source of heat, they remain hot on the exterior, and that heat may cause damage to ceramic surfaces or wooden surfaces.
However, if you own an electric cooker, this cooktop factor should not bother you since these types of cookers rely on an internal source of heat. This means the heat is generated from within and is contained in the cooker all thanks to the insulation fitted at the bottom of the cookers. This insulation allows you to place the cookers on any cooktop without risking damage.
When buying a pressure cooker for the first time, it may be a little intimidating to use it, and that is why the most reputable brands provide a recipe booklet and instructional booklet with the pressure cooker. Needless to say, the instructional booklet provides a guide on how to use the pressure cooker safely and effectively while the recipe booklet provides basic recipes to get you started.
The reason why the cost factor has been featured last is to emphasize on its triviality. While we cannot deny that the price plays a huge role, the tipping points of buying a pressure cooker should primarily lie in safety and ease of use. Getting a low priced cooker is not necessarily getting a good deal since the low-priced cooker you end up buying may lack essential features that you need.
Non-stick surfaces are great for kitchen utensils such as pans but not great for pressure cookers. This is because pressure cookers are exposed to heat and extreme pressure for longer periods, and this causes the non-stick surfaces to degrade and peel off.
Above all, pressure indicators allow you to gauge the pressure in the cooker accurately. With a pressure indicator, you can effectively control the pressure level not only for safety reasons but also for cooking food at the correct pressure level.
A quick release valve lets the user release pressure in the pot while maintaining the heat. Once the pressure has dissipated, the lid can be opened safely.
Cooking programs are more electric cooker territory than stovetop cookers. This is because most electric cookers come preset with cooking programs.
This is an extremely helpful feature because at the touch of a button you can select the meal type you want to prepare (whether fish, beans, rice, chicken, etc.).
Cleaning anything by hand can be tedious, and this rule applies to pressure cookers. This is true especially in some models than others, and that is why you should buy a pressure cooker that is dishwasher safe to save you the hassle of hand washing.
The best pressure cookers offer a range of pressure settings. Most pressure cookers offer a variety of pressure settings with the most common being 5, 10, and 15 PSI with more advanced cookers offer more settings than that.
With more pressure settings on your cooker, the more options you will have. However, it is worth to note that most recipes require a pressure setting of 15 PSI.
It is a method of cooking food in an enclosed pot that is tightly sealed to build pressure which in turn cooks food faster and more wholly. Since this method of cooking uses bases such as water, the food being cooked retains all its vital minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. As food cooks in the pressure pots, steam is produced and builds up as the temperature builds up. When the meal is ready, the pressure inside is released slowly to allow the user to open the lid safely.
Pressure cookers have been in use for decades, and the first ever made pressure cooker model and the most current, up-to-date model use the same basic principle in cooking. These kitchen appliances are fitted with air-tight lids that trap air while cooking. This causes the air to expand exponentially, therefore, raising the boiling point of water to as high as 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Raising the boiling point of water, in turn, decreases the cooking time of food by up to 70% at normal elevation. However, when the pressure reaches potentially dangerous levels, it is automatically released by the pressure release valve usually located at the top to prevent accidents.
When cooking with a pressure cooker, at some point, you will need to release the internal pressure to get access to the food. Luckily, there are many ways to release the pressure from your cooker.
The fasted way to release pressure is by dipping the pressure cooker into a pan of cold water or running water.
The most natural way is to remove the pressure cooker from the heat source or just switch the heat source off and let the cooker cool down by itself.
As the pioneer pressure cooker version, the stovetop has evolved over the years. The many changes the stovetop pressure cooker has undergone over the years have been geared towards meeting the needs of the consumers.
While one could argue that the evolution of these cookers has made them better with time, the stovetop pressure cookers are not without faults. With this in mind, let us look at the strengths and weaknesses of these pressure cooker version below.
Cooking with the stovetop cooker is faster than cooking with an electric cooker. On average it takes about 11 minutes with the stovetop while it takes about 14 minutes with an electric cooker.
Gives you three options for releasing pressure. You can opt for the fast cold water dipping method which releases pressure in under a minute. One could also detach the pressure valve knob to release the pressure in about two minutes or remove it from the heat source to naturally release the pressure in about 10 minutes.
With versatility, practicality, and durability, it is easy to see why stovetop pressure cookers made of stainless steel are highly rated across the globe. The only blemish when it comes to this type of pressure cooker is that it does not feature a timer for scheduling meals.
However, when all things are considered, one can easily forgive this minor drawback especially if you are a shrewd cook who doesn't need time schedules to cook.
It should come as no surprise to learn that pressure cookers were introduced to the market long after stovetop pressure cookers had been in use. Just like stovetop pressure cookers, the electric cookers have evolved over time. With a mere touch of a button, you now have the ability to adjust the multiple settings such as time, temperature, and pressure featured on these electric cookers.
These cookers normally have small display screens that display vital information about the cooker such as temperature, pressure, etc. Here are some pros and cons of electric cookers.
Ideal for cooking preserved foodstuff, especially canned food.
Since the time, temperature and pressure are controlled automatically; you don't have to go through the hassle of manually controlling them.
Most electric cookers come with various pressure settings such as 'high,' 'low,' 'rice,' 'meat,' and so on. This simplifies the cooking process.
Some models feature a preset timer where you can set up your food in the cooker in the morning as you leave the house and delay the cooking for up to 11 hours. This feature comes in handy such that when you get home from work, you can find your meal ready.
When all things are considered, it would not be a stretch to claim that the pros outweigh the cons with the electric cookers. Sure, these cookers are a bit bulkier and cannot be dipped in cold water but with so many automated settings, your input is considerably less, and that in itself makes them worthwhile.
Save Time: Because pressure cookers trap a lot of heat and pressure, they take approximately up to 70% less time to cook compared to regular pots.
Your Safety: Modern pressure cookers are fitted with pressure sensing mechanisms that sense when there is an excess buildup of pressure and let it escape to prevent accidents. Also, most pressure cookers have heat resistant handles that allow you to carry the food without burning your hands.
Flavor of food: Pressure cookers not only preserve the nutritional value of your food but they help preserve the physical appeal (texture and color) of food.
Saves Space: Nowadays pressure cookers serve many cooking functions, therefore, one can get rid of appliances such as rice cookers and slow cookers, etc.
Easy and Convenient: Cleaning is easy. Cooking is faster and more efficient. Digital controls on pressure cookers make life easier.
Lastly, some models feature an auto-warming feature that keeps your meal warm till you are ready to serve.
The lid on a pressure cooker is, without a doubt, the most delicate component of a pressure cooker. The lid carries the sealing gasket that prevents pressure from escaping while cooking. This gasket should be removed after cooking, cleaned and attached once it has dried. And since this rubber gasket is delicate, it should be cleaned by soft materials that won't puncture it.
A punctured gasket will leak pressure thereby making the cooker less effective. It is worth noting that no matter how much you care for the gasket, it will eventually wear out and will need replacement. This is normal for all pressure cookers. When you notice your pressure cooker taking longer to build pressure leading to delayed cooking times, it is probably the best time to replace the gasket. The good news is that these gaskets are readily available in both online stores and related retail stores.
Nowadays people weigh the pros and cons of cooking versus ordering in and more often than not, ordering in seems like the logical reason. While cooking for yourself guarantees you a tastier, healthier meal, most people consider it a time-consuming hassle.
However, pressure cookers reduce the cooking time by up to 70%, so there is every reason to prepare yourself a more fulfilling homemade meal. Here are some basic things you need to know before getting yourself a pressure cooker.
Both of these pressure cooker variants have their merits and shortcomings, so when choosing a cooker, you should consider the strengths and weaknesses of both variants and decide which will suit your needs best.
#2 What Size Do You Need?
There are two sizes of pressure cookers, with the first being home-based cookers while the second being industrial based.
For home-based pressure cookers, the sizes further vary from two quartz to eight quarts and can easily be stored in standard-sized kitchen cabinets when not in use. A two-quarts-sized pressure cooker is suitable for single people while a cooker with an approximate six to eight quarts capacity is suitable for mid-sized families.
#3 What Material Is Suitable For a Pressure Cooker?
Pressure cookers are primarily made of either stainless steel or aluminum. Both materials have advantages and disadvantages.
For stainless steel, it heavy thereby providing much more even heat distribution across the cooker and is less reactive to foods. What's more, a stainless steel cooker is more durable. The downside is heaviness and high price.
For aluminum, it is light and more affordable than a stainless-steel-made pressure cooker. The flip side is that it is less durable and there is a chance that cooking acidic foods at high temperature and pressure level may provoke a chemical reaction with the aluminum sheet.
#4 How Do I Clean a Pressure Cooker?
The main components of a pressure cooker are the pot and lid. They can both be hand washed while some models come with dishwasher safe components. For detailed cleaning instructions regarding your exact model, kindly refer to your cooker's user manual to be sure.
#5 Is Pressure Cooking Safe?
Before pressure cookers are introduced to the market, they have to meet the safety standards set by respective safety bodies. Since the pressure produced in these cookers can potentially cause an explosion, one of the standard safety features fitted in all pressure cookers is a pressure release valve.
Another safety features you should look out for in a pressure cooker is an automatic locking lid. But to be safe, read the user manual and always exercise caution when operating a pressure cooker.
Instant Pot is without a doubt one of the most popular brands of pressure cookers. This Canadian-made cooker has some legendary units including the IPDUO80 and the IPDUO60 which are named as first and second on this review. Electric-Powered cookers are not known for their ability to sear meat, but Instant Pot makes models that are powerful enough to handle that job.
The Breville brand is a close second to Instant Pot and offers a great alternative. Despite being a popular brand for making reliable pressure cookers, all Breville pressure cooker models are moderately priced. This has made them more popular among consumers who want the best features in a cooker at affordable prices.
When it comes to the utility factor in pressure cookers, look no further than the GoWise brand. GoWise pressure cookers are probably the most technologically advanced pressure cookers on the market today. But despite being more advanced than other brands, customers have remained loyal to GoWise for their simple and intuitive user interface.
The Cuisinart brand produces among the best pressure cookers on the market. It is no coincidence that the reviews have nothing but positive remarks about these cookers. Apart from the Cuisinart CPC-600 (number 8 on our list and the best Cuisinart in our opinion), the Cuisinart brand has many pressure cooking models. The different models have different designs, and features, therefore, vary in price.
While the Cosori brand is not as well-known and established as brands like Breville and Instant Pot, their pressure cookers are true of a world-class quality. Just like the Cosori model featured in number four above, most Cosori models feature a simplistic design that simplifies their usability.
Costco is a pressure cooker manufacturing company that has built a solid reputation for producing high-quality pressure cookers for at reasonable prices. Take the entry level Costco models for example. They are competitively priced yet are still fitted with all the latest technology available on the market.
Not many pressure cooker brands can claim to boast as many positive reviews as Aicok. The reviews are a clear indication that Aicok customers are satisfied with the pressure cookers. Take the 7-in-1 Aicok pressure cooker that listed as number 10 on our list. It is a perfect example of a well-rounded pressure cooker that has all the desirable features in a modern pressure cooker.
How do I know when the pressure cooker is operating correctly?
A tightly closed lid and a jiggling pressure valve when in use are the best indications that the pressure cooker is operating correctly.
If I use high heat will the food cook faster?
The short answer is no. High heat should only be used in the initial stage when building pressure otherwise high heat will not cook food faster. Rather, it is a waste of energy and accelerates the loss of water which may result in poorly cooked food.
Why does steam escape from the overpressure valve at the beginning of the operation?
Steam escaping at the beginning of cooking is completely normal so don't be alarmed when it happens. The steam that escapes gets rid of the cold that is in the cooker just before cooking starts. Once cooking has been going on for a while, steam should not escape.
When should I change the rubber gasket?
The rubber gasket wears out over time, so when you notice steam leaking between the pan and the lid when everything is correctly in place, it is time to replace. It is always advisable to replace with a certified rubber gasket from the manufacturer for best results.
What should I do if, during cooking, steam stops coming out of the vent tube?
The first step should be to turn off the heat. When the cooker has cooled down, open it then remove the pressure control. Next, inspect the vent tube for clogging and clean it. Next, ensure the food and water level is at the right level. Once you do this, close the lid securely, insert the pressure control and finally resume cooking.
What makes the rubber gasket stretch, shrink, swell or stiffen?
The rubber gasket stretches when it has been exposed to grease and oils from food. To ensure the rubber gasket doesn't stretch, clean the gasket thoroughly after each use. When the gasket stiffens or shrinks, it means the gasket has aged due to overexposure to heat and pressure.
When cooling my pressure cooker under the water tap, it whistles; is this dangerous?
The whistling is completely normal and not dangerous. It is a result of cold air entering the vacuum that's left behind by the pressure reduction in the pot.
Can you use an electric pressure cooker for canning?
This is a non-settling debate which has no fix opinion. Some agree with this and some not. In my opinion, if you are using it for canning it needs more attention than Pressure Canners. But if you are not sure that you can handle the process please don't pursue it.
Of course, they are safe. Earlier it was not so, but today modern technologies are used in the manufacturing process which leads to ultimate features & design with high safety standards.
In case of a stove-top pressure cooker, aluminum is mostly used as it is light in weight and a good conductor of heat. But for electric cookers stainless steel is used for sturdy build up.
What makes the cooker lid hard to close?
The cooker lid is often hard to close in brand new cookers. This is because the rubber gaskets in new cookers are dry and tightly fitted. Normally, this problem goes away after the first few uses. However, if this problem persists, you can lubricate the gasket with a small amount of cooking oil and use one hand to press down on the cover while you close the cooker with the other hand.
Why won't my pressure cooker come up to pressure?
Can I use my pressure cooker on a flat top (glass or ceramic) range?
No. It is not recommended since a large surface area of the cooker's bottom will not be in contact with the heat source. Since the cooker's bottom features a concave shape, heat transfer within the cooker will be minimum when placed on a flat top surface thereby preventing the buildup of pressure.
Whatever your reason might be for investing in a pressure cooker, we hope you found our buying guide and review helpful. A lot of research and time has gone into it to make sure it provides a meaningful insight into pressure cookers. So whether you are looking to invest in one for the sake of eating healthy or just want one for its multi-functionality, remember that this is a long-term investment. Therefore it is vital not to rush the decision if you want to find the most suitable best electric cooker for your needs.
Wow! Thanks for this complete line of great brands for pressure cookers! I have been planning to buy one, thank you for this great info. I am planning to duo plus 6 quart option. Can you let me know which one is better among Duo & Duo Plus?
Duo plus is the improved version of the old duo from instant pot. So better to go with the latter.
I am a little surprised because I thought that the IP duo plus would have been in the mix. So you think the Duo is better than the Duo Plus model? What exactly do you like better about the Duo? And then there is the Ultra models.
I have been watching YouTube videos on pressure cookers and am trying to decide which one to get. The two at the top of my list were the IP Duo Plus 6 qt and the Cosori 6 qt. But I am starting to think about the Duo 6 qt. It just looks a little easier, and a lot of people seem to have it.
The reason why we chose the IP Duo and not plus is the customer opinions. Plus is a refined version of earlier product but when we go by the consumer ratings Duo is clearly a winner.
You can go by the either of two according to your choice.
I started using pressure cooker years ago and have been obsessed with it since. I got this as a replacement to my old pot. Everything about this Cosori pressure cooker impressed me so far.


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North Korea And Iran: Partners In Cyber Warfare?
North Korea has denied any involvement in the massive hacking attack last month on Sony Pictures Entertainment, and absent evidence clearly pinning the deed on Pyongyang, it may be fair to keep an open mind. With investigators still digging into the case, it's too soon to rule out a role in the attack by some of North Korea's closest friends -- for instance, Iran.
When Sony's computers were breached on Nov. 24, North Korea became an immediate suspect due to its bellicose protests and threats issued earlier this year over a Sony film, "The Interview," scheduled for release this Christmas. The movie is a burlesque, mocking North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un with a plot in which two buffoonish TV journalists land an exclusive interview with Kim, and are asked by the CIA to assassinate him ("Take him out," says the CIA agent; "For coffee?" they ask).
In June, North Korea's Foreign Ministry released a statement that distribution of this movie would be "the most undisguised terrorism and an act of war," and "will invite a strong and merciless countermeasure." North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations, Ja Song Nam, wrote a letter to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, repeating the charges, and demanding that the U.S. government ban the movie.
Following the attack on Sony, North Korean authorities released a statement, on Dec. 7, in which they denied that North Korea had done the hacking -- but they went on at some length to gloat over it. Carried by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency, which refers to North Korea as the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), the statement included the speculation that "The hacking into the SONY pictures might be a righteous deed of the supporters and sympathizers with the DPRK in response to its appeal." The statement included a warning of the "anti-U.S. sacred war to be staged all over the world."
The mention of a sacred war could be simply a reference to North Korea's own ventures under the totalitarian rule of its supreme leader Kim. But the reference to North Korea's supporters and sympathizers easily brings to mind Iran's Islamic Republic, which since its inception in 1979 has been waging its own version of holy war against the U.S. This is an endeavor in which Islamic Tehran for more than three decades has made common cause with the infidels of Pyongyang, including a brisk trade in conventional arms, increasingly sophisticated missiles and related technology.
As it happens, a number of recent reports on cyber security have noted the likelihood that North Korea and Iran may be working together on cyber warfare. Among them is a 75-page briefing by Hewlett-Packard's security research unit, released this past August under the title "Profiling an enigma: The mystery of North Korea's cyber threat landscape." This report goes into considerable detail on the signs of North Korea's burgeoning cyber warfare capabilities, something that U.S. senior military and intelligence officials have also warned of in testimony to Congress. The report notes that cyber warfare capabilities -- which Kim Jong Un has called a "magic weapon" -- can provide North Korea with a cost-effective strategic advantage. North Korea's "hermit infrastructure" entails a domestic intranet that is cut off from the worldwide web. That makes it hard for hackers to attack North Korea, while select North Koreans access global connections, either from North Korea, or elsewhere (such as China) to launch attacks.
The HP report includes a section on North Korea's ties to some of the countries with which it does illicit business in weapons, noting, "Now that cyberspace has become a legitimate arena for warfare, these nations are potential allies in the cyber realm." There are five countries listed: Russia, China, Syria, Cuba, and, of course, Iran -- with which North Korea signed a scientific and technology cooperation agreement in 2012. This agreement, similar to one signed in 2002 between North Korea and Syria, roused concerns in Washington that North Korea and Iran might be collaborating on a joint nuclear weapons program. But it was much broader than that. As the HP report notes, it covered "cooperation in research, student exchanges, and joint laboratories" as well as joint projects, reportedly for everything from engineering to biotechnology and information technology.
This North Korea-Iran 2012 agreement also gets a mention in a report focused on Iran's extensive cyber warfare ventures, released Dec. 2 by a California-based cyber security firm called Cylance. Under the title "Operation Cleaver" (the name given by Cylance to the Iranian hacker group it has been tracking), Cylance explains that prior to the Stuxnet malware attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in 2009-2010, Iranian hacking had focused mainly on defacing websites. After Stuxnet came "the rapid evolution of Iran's hacking skills" including destructive attacks since 2012 targeting "the networks of government agencies and major critical infrastructure companies" in at least 16 countries, including Israel, Canada, France, Germany, England, the U.S. and South Korea.
The Cylance report notes that "Operation Cleaver's intense focus on critical infrastructure companies, especially in South Korea, hints at information sharing or joint operations with Iran's partner, North Korea." The report adds, in support of that speculation, that "In September, 2012, Iran signed an extensive agreement with North Korea, which allows for collaboration on a variety of efforts, including [information techology] and security."
Such summaries of the Sept. 2012 North Korea-Iran technology agreement, while right on target, do not quite convey the enthusiasm with which Iran hosted, and North Korea described, the signing of that deal. It took place during the first year of Kim Jong Un's reign, following the death in late 2011 of his father, Kim Jong Il. For the young tyrant Kim, it was almost certainly an important diplomatic achievement, and quite possibly one of the defining maneuvers of North Korean foreign policy on his watch.
To see why, it helps to quickly revisit the year 2012, Kim Jong Un's first year in power, which began with overtures from an Obama administration that hoped the new ruler of North Korea might prove more tractable than his father. On February 29, 2012, the U.S. and North Korea announced an agreement, the "leap-day deal," in which America was to provide food aid in exchange for North Korean concessions including a freeze on its missile and nuclear programs.
North Korea trashed that deal within weeks, by attempting a long-range missile test in April, which it advertised as a satellite launch. That same month, according to Japan's Kyodo News Agency, North Korea reached an agreement with a visiting Iranian delegation to deepen collaboration on "strategic projects."
In late August of 2012, Iran hosted a summit in Tehran of the Non-Aligned Movement, at which Iran took over the three-year chairmanship of the NAM. North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un did not go, but North Korea did send a delegation led by its titular head of state, Kim Yong Nam. There were many dignitaries present, including some two dozen heads of state plus the Secretary-General of the UN. The summit ended on Friday, August 31. North Korea's delegation lingered after the party, for a good will visit.
Iran gave them quite a reception. On Saturday, Sept. 1, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei met with Kim Yong Nam. According to Iran's official Fars News Agency, Khamenei "stressed that there are abundant grounds for the expansion of relations and increasing cooperation between Iran and North Korea." Fars quoted Khamenei as telling Kim, "The Islamic Republic of Iran and North Korea have common enemies since the arrogant powers cannot bear independent governments."
As North Korea's official KCNA reported the encounter, it was close to a family reunion. Khamenei praised Kim Jong Un for carrying forward the "cause" of his father and grandfather. Khamenei also recalled having been "honored" in 1989, during a trip to North Korea, with an audience with Kim Jong Un's grandfather, North Korea's founding ruler Kim Il Sung.
Beyond the sitdown with Khamenei, North Korea's envoy, Kim Yong Nam, met during that busy Saturday in Tehran with Iran's president, first vice-president and speaker of the parliament. There was a reception at the presidential palace to welcome Kim.
And amid all this, there was the signing, as described by North Korea's KCNA, of a memorandum of understanding between North Korea and Iran on "cooperation in science, technology and education." Among those present for the signing on the Iranian side, along with President Ahmadinejad, were the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, the minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, the Minister of Industrial Mining and Trade, the minister of Science, Research and Technology and the head of the Central Bank. They all celebrated the occasion with a banquet, hosted by Iran's president, in honor of their North Korean guests.
Two days later, Kim Yong Nam flew home to Pyongyang. But not before receiving gifts to take back to Kim Jong Un, which KCNA in its reporting did not describe, but did say were handed to Kim Yong Nam by Iran's then-defense minister, Ahmad Vahidi (who had been sanctioned by the U.S. two years earlier for his ties to Iran's nuclear program).
Since then, Kim Jong Un has done much to live up to Khamenei's hopes and praise. Kim presided over his country's third nuclear test, in 2013; and this year North Korea has been threatening to conduct yet another. North Korea has expanded its illicit uranium enrichment facilities, restarted its plutonium-producing reactor at Yongbyon, carried on developing long-range missiles and beefed up its program for cyber warfare.
Iran, for its part, has borrowed a page from North Korea's nuclear negotiating playbook, exploiting U.S.-led nuclear talks to buy time and the easing of sanctions without giving up its nuclear program. Meanwhile, it seems Iran's hackers are becoming increasingly bold and destructive. On Thursday, Bloomberg Businessweek broke the story that this past February the Sands Casino in Las Vegas came under "a withering cyber attack." It appears to have been the work of Iranian hackers, in retaliation for the chief executive and majority owner of the Sands, Sheldon Adelson, a strong supporter of Israel, saying on a panel at Yeshiva University's Manhattan campus last year that his approach to nuclear talks with Iran would be to threaten them with nuclear weapons, unless they scrapped their own plans for nukes. Iran's Khamenei responded by saying America "should slap these prating people in the mouth and crush their mouths." Bloomberg reports that the hack attack on the Sands did an estimated $40 million worth of damage, and narrowly missed doing far more.
Now we have the attack on Sony, following North Korea's threat to "mercilessly destroy anyone who dares hurt or attack the supreme leadership of the country even a bit." If investigators can't track the hacking of Sony back to North Korea, they would do well to take a close look at Pyongyang's supporters and sympathizers, starting with Iran.


Place all ingredients except oil in a blender and blend until smooth.
Drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth.
Place in a jar with lid and store in the fridge for up to one week.
Honey Lime Dressing - one of my favorite dressings ever! You can make it for sweet and savory salads! So easy to whip up in your blender!
Honey and lime is one of my favorite flavor combinations so I will definitely be trying this dressing out at our next Mexican fiesta dinner night!!
I'm sure this dressing recipe would taste even better whipped up in the Blendtec. Yum.
I love honey-lime dressing, definitely one of my faves!
I love homemade dressings! They are super quick to make and aren't loaded with sugar and mystery ingredients like the store bought kinds.
This dressing looks fabulous! It's deceptively easy to make your own dressings at home. Love this!


The Uttarakhand government has issued a notification for a CBI probe into the mysterious disappearance of Shankar Dev, the mahant (chief priest) of Baba Ramdev's ashram.
The high-level investigation is being ordered almost five years after the mahant disappeared and two days after Baba Ramdev asserted that Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka, who is the wife of businessman Robert Vadra, was equally answerable for the land controversy he is currently embroiled in.
Dev, the chief patron of Divya Yog Mandir Trust and Kripalu Bagh Ashram Trust, went missing from Haridwar in July 2007.
He had gone for a morning walk and never returned to the ashram. There has been no information on his whereabouts since then.
Ramdev and his aide Acharya Balkrishna were handpicked by Dev in the 1990s to be his disciples. After the duo's arrival, the activities of the ashram picked up.
It was Balkrishna who reported the mahant's disappearance at Thana Kankhal in Haridwar.
The local police investigated the matter and questioned several locals and ashram inmates. They submitted the final report on April 10 this year and closed the case.
Principal secretary (home) Vinita Kumar said that because nothing was ever found on Dev, the case had been handed over to the CBI under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946.


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Q: STM32: Problem with DMA while CPU is in sleep I'm completely baffled as to how to make DMA and sleep mode work together on an STM32F0. It appears when the CPU enters sleep mode via the wfi instruction, DMA stops working. If a busy loop is used instead of wfi, everything works as it should.
The following is a piece of code that illustrates the problem. It uses USART1_TX on pin B6 for logging. TIM1_CH1 output is on pin A8.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <errno.h>
#include <libopencm3/cm3/scb.h>
#include <libopencm3/cm3/nvic.h>
#include <libopencm3/stm32/rcc.h>
#include <libopencm3/stm32/gpio.h>
#include <libopencm3/stm32/timer.h>
#include <libopencm3/stm32/dma.h>
#include <libopencm3/stm32/usart.h>

int _write(int fd, char *buf, int len);
int _write(int fd, char *buf, int len) { // STDOUT -> USART1_TX (blocking)
    if (fd != 1) {
        errno = EIO;
        return -1;
    }
    for (int i = 0; i < len; ++i) usart_send_blocking(USART1, buf[i]);
    return len;
}

void tim1_cc_isr(void) {
    TIM1_SR = ~TIM_SR_CC1IF;
    // Dummy interrupt that wakes up the CPU
}

void main(void) {
#ifdef STM32F1
    RCC_AHBENR = RCC_AHBENR_DMA1EN;
    RCC_APB2ENR = RCC_APB2ENR_AFIOEN | RCC_APB2ENR_IOPAEN | RCC_APB2ENR_TIM1EN | RCC_APB2ENR_USART1EN;
    GPIOA_CRH   |= 0x000000aa; // A8 (TIM1_CH1), A9 (USART1_TX)
#else
    RCC_AHBENR = RCC_AHBENR_DMAEN | RCC_AHBENR_GPIOAEN | RCC_AHBENR_GPIOBEN;
    RCC_APB2ENR = RCC_APB2ENR_SYSCFGCOMPEN | RCC_APB2ENR_TIM1EN | RCC_APB2ENR_USART1EN;
#ifdef STM32F030
    GPIOA_AFRL  |= 0x00000100; // A2 (USART1_TX)
    GPIOA_AFRH  |= 0x00000002; // A8 (TIM1_CH1)
    GPIOA_MODER |= 0x00020020; // A2 (USART1_TX), A8 (TIM1_CH1)
#else
    GPIOA_AFRH  |= 0x00000002; // A8 (TIM1_CH1)
    GPIOA_MODER |= 0x00020000; // A8 (TIM1_CH1)
    GPIOB_MODER |= 0x00002000; // B6 (USART1_TX)
#endif
#endif
    nvic_enable_irq(NVIC_TIM1_CC_IRQ);

    TIM1_PSC = 99;
    TIM1_ARR = 9999;
    TIM1_EGR = TIM_EGR_UG;
    TIM1_CR1 = TIM_CR1_CEN;
    TIM1_BDTR = TIM_BDTR_MOE;
    TIM1_CCMR1 = TIM_CCMR1_OC1PE | TIM_CCMR1_OC1M_PWM1;
    TIM1_CCER = TIM_CCER_CC1E;
    TIM1_DIER = TIM_DIER_CC1IE | TIM_DIER_UDE;

    int buf[8] = {1111, 2222, 3333, 4444, 5555, 6666, 7777, 8888};
    DMA1_CPAR(5) = (uint32_t)&TIM1_CCR1;
    DMA1_CMAR(5) = (uint32_t)&buf;
    DMA1_CNDTR(5) = 8;
    DMA1_CCR(5) = DMA_CCR_EN | DMA_CCR_DIR | DMA_CCR_CIRC | DMA_CCR_MINC | DMA_CCR_PSIZE_32BIT | DMA_CCR_MSIZE_32BIT;

    usart_set_baudrate(USART1, 115200);
    usart_set_mode(USART1, USART_MODE_TX);
    usart_enable(USART1);

    for (;;) {
        __asm__("wfi");
        // while (TIM1_CNT);
        printf("%d\n", (int)TIM1_CCR1);
    }
}

The code in a nutshell:

*

*TIM1 is free running.

*DMA channel 5 is configured to constantly update TIM_CCR1 from a circular buffer.

*The CPU is in sleep mode.

*A DMA transaction is triggered when TIM1 overflows.

*The CPU wakes up via a dummy interrupt, prints the contents of TIM_CCR1 and goes back to sleep.

Unexpected output (TIM_CCR1 is not updated):
0
0
0
0
0
0
...

If I comment out the wfi instruction and uncomment the busy waiting, I get the expected results (TIM_CCR1 is updated each time):
1111
2222
3333
4444
5555
6666
7777
8888
1111
2222
3333
4444
5555
6666
7777
8888
...

So basically, I don't understand how I can configure a DMA channel to transfer data to/from a timer while the CPU is in sleep mode. What am I missing?
EDIT:
It appears the problem is heavily chip specific. I updated the code to be able to check other families. It looks like only the STM32F072 is prone to the unexpected results.
Checked MCUs:

*

*STM32F030 - ok

*STM32F051 - ok

*STM32F072 - FAIL

*STM32F103 - ok

It's strange to see the STM32F051 to pass because that's the one I came from in the first place. The code snippet works on it though.
If someone could explain why the STM32F072 is so special, it would be great.

A: Answering my own question. The problem with DMA not working in Sleep mode stems from the fact that DMA needs SRAM and possibly FLASH clocked in Sleep mode. Hence SRAMEN and possibly FLITF in RCC_AHBENR must be set. Both bits are set by default after a reset, but in my code, I simply forgot to set them explicitly in an assignment.
So this problem is NOT chip specific, and different results observed are solely due to subtle differences in run/sleep/run transitions and corner conditions of SRAM clocking between them. Overall, the code has the aforementioned bug that manifests itself as "glitching" DMA.