Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, the sole builder of China's large LNG carriers, has teamed up with Norwegian classification society DNV GL for development of what the company said would be the world's largest LNG carrier.
The state-run shipbuilder said on April 2 that it started a joint development project with DNV GL for a 270,000 cbm LNG carrier.
The two sides have also entered into an agreement to class a 15,000 TEU boxship that would be converted to LNG propulsion.
While the shipbuilder did not specify, the boxship in question could be the Hapag-Lloyd-operated Sajir. The two sides signed an agreement for the LNG retrofit in late January 2019.
Both agreements were signed during the LNG2019 exhibition in Shanghai.
At 270,000 cbm, the new carrier would trump the Samsung Heavy Industries-built Q-Max LNG carriers, which have a stated capacity of 266,000 cbm.
The People's Republic of China is on track to become the world's largest gas-importing country, and the nation's recent surge in demand for gas has been central to transforming LNG markets globally, DNV GL said in its 2019 outlook for the LNG market.
According to DNV GL's data, the country imported 37.8 million tons of LNG in 2017 and this has climbed to more than 54 million tons in 2018, an increase of 42 percent. In light of the country's "protecting blue sky" campaign, it is forecasted that the demand for LNG in China will continue to grow at a high level, and it is expected to exceed 100 million tons by 2030.
Shanghai alone imported a record 600 million cbm of LNG in January 2019, requiring six 170k vessels. This is why Hudong-Zhonghua and DNV GL are starting the project to develop an ultra large LNG carrier capable of transporting enough LNG to provide gas for 4.7 million Shanghai homes for a month. This could be done 25-30% more efficiently than with a 170,000 cbm vessel, according to DNV GL. In addition, a single 250k vessel would increase terminal capacity by 50% without expanding the size of the terminal.


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By: Jason Dinant
Since starting with Regis Philbin in 2000, for 20 years hosts have been asking "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Millionaire" which debuted in the U.S. in January 2000, ABC's late-night staple Jimmy Kimmel will be stepping into prime time as host of a special run of episodes featuring celebrity contestants playing for charity.
A new interactive part of the game will allow viewers to play along from home through an app which will allow America to compete to win the same amount of money that celebrities are playing for on the show.
Celebrities confirmed to appear will be announced at a later date.
This special edition of "Millionaire" is set to premiere on April 8.

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Tmall double 11 is counting down, no accident, this year a new courier record was born. It is predicted that this year's parcel is expected to have an astronomical figure of 1 billion a day. At present, express outlets are all preparing for the battle.
Carrying "Pillars", climbing the stairs, "flying on the grass"... Recently, in Tianfeng, Henan, a Tmall direct delivery network, temporarily sent two courier boys to send express, Kung Fu + express delivery attracted a lot of attention.
"Only 200 pieces at the beginning of last year, now 1000 pieces per day is the norm, to double 11, this number has 2000." The owner of the outlet, Lao Liang, said that the growth of 10 times a year and a half, before the Tmall double 11, the outlets in terms of manpower and venues All have been actively prepared.
Dengfeng is the hometown of martial arts. Here is the place where Zhongyue Mountain is located. In the past, the movie "Shaolin Temple" was popular all over the country. Later in 2008, Dengfeng proposed to build the "world's kung fu capital", so that Kung Fu became a city card. At present, there are more than 70 large and small martial arts schools in the city. At the end of October, the International Shaolin Wushu Festival was held, with 86,000 martial arts students participating.
"Everyone here will have some hard work." Lao Liang said that the kung fu happened to hit the express delivery, and also brought a touch of happiness to the intense preparations.
Every day at 7 am, the day's work at the outlet begins. "Temporary workers" Da Zhou, Xiao Zhou directly wearing training clothes arrived at the outlets. They have been practicing martial arts for several years, and they are not talking about sanda, routines, and sticks. With good martial arts skills, sending express is just a "small thing."
The old staff only taught for a while, and the two quickly put into "battle." Before 8 o'clock, it is the time for storage and distribution. With the technicalization of the industry and the Internet, in the past, people rely on human handwriting to remember things, now the bar gun + electronic face, can be done in minutes.
More than half an hour, 500 packages in the morning have been allocated. Then load, distribute, and send to different contracting areas. The areas where the two are divided are the community, the military school and the suburbs.
Huafengyuan Community is a local old district with no elevators. Da Zhou took two bags of rice, a box of living items, and flew to the fourth floor without a breath.
Ms. Wu, who received the kung fu express, happily got up. "Now the express delivery is too fast, too convenient." Her rice noodles are bought online, which was unimaginable before. In the local area, the delivery method is delivered twice a day, and even the order placed in the morning can be delivered in the fastest afternoon. Behind this, the national intelligent backbone logistics network is making more and more people more convenient.
When I mentioned the Tmall Double 11 that I was coming to, Ms. Wu smiled. "Don't say it, I haven't even spent a few thousand pieces, and the shopping cart is still full of waiting to be emptied."
Send the express clearance, Da Zhou Xiao Zhou does not change the Kung Fu kid true color: Go down the stairs to the slide; walk in the alley to show off the "flying wall"; a small jump on the road, the action posture is chic, the work is not so hard . The two joked in private, "maybe courier + kung fu can create new moves."


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The Indian consumer electronics manufacturer Intex in partnership with MediaTek has announced two new smartwatches namely iRist Junior and iRist Pro. iRist Pro is not yet launched but the iRist Junior has been launched and it is priced at INR 3,999. ). It offers GPS connectivity that will allow parents keep a track of their young ones.
Intex claims that it is the first Indian company to come up with an IoT based wearable. It comes with great safety features and lively colours, so that parents can keep a constant check on their child. Being over with my teenage, I'm personally very eager to see what's coming up next in when child safety is fused with wearable technology.
We were present at the Smart Cities India 2016 Expo and got to see the iRist Junior. We spent some time with the smartwatch and we'll be talking about our hands on experience with the watch.
It is very attractive in looks; at least I would have loved it for sure when I was a kid. It comes in four different colours which include baby pink, aqua blue, yellow and neon green. All the colours are well suited for toddlers.
The strap is beautifully designed and is made using good quality rubber. It has tiny dots on the inside part of the strap; these dots are in a pattern that it lets air pass between the skin and the strap. It will not leave any rashes on the skin and it will also reduce sweating.
The dial is made with plastic but feels solid, but the thickness is a bit on the chubbier side. It has a small 0.96-inch TFT and it is not a coloured display. You will find cartoon graphics around the screen with curves on the sides. It weighs 48.5 grams, which is decent for a watch with so many features. It is IP65 certified which means it is water and dust resistant.
Up and down navigation buttons are on the right hand side with a circular button in between which can be used to speak on the mic and also to power on the watch.
SIM card slot is on the left hand side, which supports a microSIM.
Micro USB port is on the top.
And the back looks something like this.
It allows you to track your children even when you are not with them. The SIM inside the phone will send all the data to the Intex cloud servers and you can always keep a check on the location remotely via supported application.
Being an adult we understand how important the SOS button is for anyone these days. Not only children but women and even men can face situations where the SOS button can be the savior. Understanding the importance of SOS button, Intex has given a dedicated SOS button on the bottom, so that you can teach your children what to do when they are in danger.
Unlike other smartwatches, it will allow you to and your child to have a conversation without the need of pairing the watch with a phone. It supports a SIM card, has an inbuilt microphone and a speaker.
This mode can be used when your child cannot attend your call and is in the class, because you can't be everywhere and every time. If you have called when the child is attending his class, you can still discreetly hear what is going around the toddler. It will stay silent and automatically receive the call when the Class mode is turned on.
You can also add your kid's friends who also have an iRist Junior watch. We are not sure what options does this offer, but we will surely dig it and find out what can you interact with the added friends.
This feature tells you the last recorded location of your child in case the battery runs out of juice or someone intentionally turns off the watch.
It is one of the most useful features according to me, as it allows you to set a specific area as safe for your child. It will send and alert to you if he breaches the specified area.
You can also keep a check on the battery status of the watch from your phone.
You can send and receive voice notes through the iRist Juinior app. You can send voice notes to your children and they can hear it and reply using the speak button on the right hand side of the watch.
It comes with a 580 mAh battery that seems good enough and long lasting for a watch with limited functions and a small TFT display.
iRist Junior is compatible with Android and iOS devices.
The world outside is getting more and more dangerous everyday but, with the help of technology, parents can now afford a mental peace about their children's safety. They now have options to access newly designed digital wearables that constantly track the real time whereabouts of their young ones. Ultimately, these devices are life savers, and since it is a much cooler option in all the ways.
I don't have a kid but I still find a lot of compelling features to buy this one. The best part is that it is priced at INR 3,999, which is very reasonable according to me.


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Real Balsamic Vinegar Is Rarer Than You Think
In a corner of Italy, aromatic attics are full of barrels where balsamic vinegar ages over decades.
By Jessica Colley Clarke
Placing a spoon in my hand, Simone Caselli says, "Are you sure you've tasted real balsamic vinegar?" He doesn't wait for an answer, but lifts the spherical bottle of balsamic just enough to slowly release three thick drops—the result of years of labor and patience—onto the spoon.
In the fertile Italian region of Emilia Romagna, among beloved products like Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Lambrusco wine, the world's premiere balsamic vinegar is produced. The traditional vinegar is a far cry from what is commonly called balsamic; an imposter made of grape must and caramel coloring. Here, there are some 300 producers of traditional balsamic vinegar (A.B.T.M., Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena), with the majority located in the suburbs of Modena. This peaceful city—with arched porticos lining the streets and a serious reputation for food—has earned even more attention recently, after chef Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana was named World's Best Restaurant in 2016.
These days, everything is so fast. But for the best balsamic, you can't be in a hurry.
From the outside, Acetaia Caselli doesn't look any different from surrounding homes on the quiet, tree-lined street. But behind closed doors, the Caselli family has been tending balsamic for three generations. "It all started with my grandfather, Piretto," Caselli tells me as we climb steep stairs to the attic. On the second step, the pungent, sweet smell of vinegar fills the humid air. "Our attics have no insulation," he says. "We want very cold temperatures in winter, and warm and moist conditions in the summer." The Po River valley is famous for this temperature fluctuation that creates ideal conditions for producing balsamic vinegar.
"Vinegar begins in the vineyard," Caselli says. "We don't buy grapes, but have our own organic vineyard." (His balsamic is made from 30 percent white Trebbiano grapes and 70 percent red Lambrusco grapes.) After harvest, the grape juice—without skin or seeds—is cooked in the open air for 24 hours until it reduces by half. The cooked "must" is stored in the cellar for two months, and then moved to large oak or chestnut mother barrels in the attic where it ages for one year.
At the top of the stairs, I see the depth of the attic with several series of increasingly smaller sized barrels, called a battery. The key to traditional balsamic is a combination of evaporation and aging, with the mother barrel "feeding" each battery's largest barrel after evaporation. In the winter, Simone performs the annual ritual of pouring vinegar down the line (from the largest barrel toward the smallest), replenishing the volume of each, and creating a super concentrated product in the smallest barrel.
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We leave the attic and descend into an informal tasting room. Traditional balsamic must age for at least 12 years or 25 years to achieve the extravecchio label. "When tasting traditional balsamic vinegar, you are looking for a balance between sweet and sour, strong but smooth," Caselli says. From the few drops on my spoon, with no competing flavors, I can taste the purity of the balsamic—its acidity and sweetness hit simultaneously.
Simone opens a bottle of Lambrusco and we settle in for lunch. We try balsamic on an omelette, over homemade bread and salami, and poured over a rich pasta with bacon and cheese. He releases a single droplet of the 25-year-old balsamic onto hunks of Parmigiano-Reggiano. For dessert, a drizzle over cheesecake with fig jam.
Above our heads, 600 barrels hold balsamic vinegar in various stages of production. "These days, everything is so fast," Simone says. "But for the best balsamic, you can't be in a hurry."
What to look for when you buy balsamic: Only one kind of bottle—a 100 ml (3.3oz) spherical bottle with a narrow neck for the cork—can be used by all producers for traditional balsamic vinegar. For the 12 year, the color of the cap is red. For the 25 year, the color is gold and extravecchio will be written on the label.
Plan a visit to Acetaia Caselli: Email Simone at info@acetaiacaselli.it to arrange a visit to his home for a tour, tasting, and lunch, from €6 ($7) to €35 ($40).
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Jay-Z is expanding his business empire by entering a new partnership with bosses at a California marijuana firm.
The Empire State of Mind hitmaker has taken on a multi-year role as the chief brand strategist for San Jose-based company Caliva, for which he will work on driving creative direction and outreach efforts.
The criminal justice reform advocate will also be focusing on the social aspects of the legal weed industry, helping to provide job training and workforce development for former prisoners to enable them to get back on their feet.
"Anything I do, I want to do correctly and at the highest level," Jay-Z shares in a statement.
"With all the potential in the cannabis industry, Caliva's expertise and ethos make them the best partners for this endeavour. We want to create something amazing, have fun in the process, do good and bring people along the way."
Caliva CEO Dennis O'Malley reveals it was the rap icon who first approached the company about joining forces.
"For Jay-Z to seek out Caliva as a partner is humbling and confirms our mission of being the most trusted name in cannabis," O'Malley shares.
"To find that we were in complete alignment around our values and ethos was just a home run. We believe this partnership is unparalleled in this or any business and we could not be more pleased to be working with him and have him as our Chief Brand Strategist."
Jay-Z joins the likes of fellow hip-hop stars Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, and Juicy J in entering the legal cannabis industry.
[source: canoe.com / published: July 9. 2019]
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The cannabis industry is undergoing a fundamental shift — first with the introduction of the 2018 Farm Bill that moved a specific phenotype of cannabis called hemp out of the restricted classification.
Now there's a push to move cannabis out of its Schedule I filing and into something more appropriate.
Schedule I drugs are classified as substances with a high level of risk for addiction and abuse and no defined medical value. Cannabis doesn't fit either of these categories. There's a ton of research to back up legitimate medical uses of cannabis and other studies that show the risk of addiction and dependency with this plant is very low. Some studies even suggest cannabis as a useful tool for managing addiction to other substances.
As a result of this, many US states have imposed their own laws to make cannabis more accessible. Some states have medical cannabis laws that allow citizens to order non-psychoactive and psychoactive cannabis products as long as they've been granted medical approval; others allow the sale and use of marijuana products freely and tax it like they do with alcohol.
Here, we'll cover up-to-date laws on delta 8 and cannabis for each state.
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Is delta 8 THC legal in Alabama?
Delta 8 THC was made legal in the state of Alabama along with all cannabinoids except for the delta 9 isomers. However, this state is particularly strict with its marijuana laws. If you're caught using delta 9 THC (which is very hard to tell apart from delta 8 without a lab test), you'll lose your driver's license for up to 6 months.
A recent ballot sought to add delta 8 THC and delta 10 THC to the banned substances list but they were subsequently removed before being approved by state regulators.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Alaska?
Despite recent changes in Alaska law that permit users to hold up to 1 oz (28 grams) of dried marijuana flower, delta 8 THC was specifically outlawed in 2018. The law that bans delta 8 was made in response to the federal bill legalizing hemp. It was designed to prevent sellers from side-stepping the state's THC ban (which has since been overturned).
We expect to see delta 8 laws in Alaska catch up to the current recreational marijuana laws, but this could take some time.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Arizona?
Delta 8 is not legal in the state of Arizona. However, marijuana has since become legal recreationally, so the outdated delta 8 ruling is likely to be overturned in the near future.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Arkansas?
Arkansas has been particularly strict when it comes to marijuana regulations. Marijuana is only legal to purchase with a medical license — which itself is notoriously hard to get.
Delta 8 THC and other psychoactive cannabinoids are unlikely to become legal in the state of Arkansas anytime soon unless a sweeping change in marijuana policy is imposed by the federal government.
Is delta 8 THC legal in California?
Delta 8 THC, as well as delta 9 THC, is completely legal in California for both medical and recreational purposes.
Most of the current delta 8 THC companies and a large percentage of US cannabis companies are based in California because of the strong weed culture and relaxed laws involved with regulating this substance.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Colorado?
Colorado was the first US state to legalize cannabis across the board (recreational and medical) — yet, Colorado is one of the few states that ban delta 8 THC.
The reasoning behind this ban comes from the way delta 8 THC is made. Colorado state laws ban the sale of any synthetic or synthetically-derived THC products. Most of the delta 8 THC on the market today is made from CBD — which would be considered a synthetic process — which makes it illegal under Colorado state law.
It's possible to find legal delta 8 THC in Colorado is made from aged marijuana plants — but the purity of these products is low, and the cost can be very high.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Connecticut?
Yes, but only from registered retail shops.
Connecticut recently approved an adult-use recreational marijuana program. Now anybody in the state over the age of 21 can buy delta 9 or delta 8 products. The only catch is that only registered retail shops (dispensaries) in the state have access. We're unable to ship our products to Connecticut as of July 1, 2021.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Delaware?
Delaware law specifically states that any tetrahydrocannabinol — including delta 9, synthetic, and delta 8 forms are illegal. Only hemp products that contain less than 0.3% THC (in any form) are considered legal in this state.
Marijuana products have been decriminalized in the state — which means possession no longer brings a jail sentence. Instead, offenders are given a ticket and may have their products confiscated.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Florida?
Florida specifically bans delta 9 THC but permits all other cannabinoids, including the delta 8 isomers of THC.
Only delta 8 THC made from hemp that contains less than the federal limit of 0.3% delta 9 THC are permitted in the state of Florida.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Georgia?
Delta 8 products are legal in the state of Georgia as long as they come from hemp-derived sources and contain less than the federal limit of 0.3% delta 9 THC.
If you have a medical license, the limit is increased to 5% delta 9 THC.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Hawaii?
Hawaii recently decriminalized marijuana — which removed the harsh penalties imposed on people caught in possession of this plant in any form.
As per the changes in the 2018 Farm Bill, Hawaii permits any hemp-derived products and derivatives with the exception of THC in any form. Technically, delta 8 THC is not illegal here, but it isn't legal either. It sits under the decriminalized status — which means vendors are not permitted to sell here, but people caught in possession are not charged with a criminal offense.
Depending on the officer, you may or may not get a ticket for holding THC products in the state of Hawaii.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Idaho?
Idaho is one of the strictest states when it comes to cannabis reform. The state laws name all tetrahydrocannabinol as illegal — including the delta 8 form.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Illinois?
The Illinois Department of Agriculture clarified its stance on hemp and hemp derivatives — stating that "hemp and hemp derivatives may not be used to synthesize intoxicating compounds including delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol or delta 8 tetrahydrocannabinol." — effectively banning the use of delta 8 THC from any source.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Indiana?
Indiana state law lists marijuana as a misdemeanor — which makes it one of the few remaining states to enforce the outdated marijuana prohibition laws set forth by the federal government.
However, according to Indiana state law, only the delta 9 isomers of THC is considered illegal. There's no mention of the delta 8 isomers, and unlike states like Alaska or Idaho, the law doesn't cover all forms of tetrahydrocannabinol.
Any delta 8 THC products made from hemp that contain less than 0.3% delta 9 THC are technically legal in the state of Indiana.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Iowa?
Iowa has had a history of being particularly strict in regards to its policy on any psychoactive substance, including cannabis.
This state upholds this pattern by prohibiting any form of THC — including delta 8 THC. Getting caught with D8 in your possession could lead to a jail sentence in the state of Iowa.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Kansas?
Kansas charges people in possession of marijuana products that contain delta 9 THC with a misdemeanor. These laws specifically state the delta 9 isomers.
This may be semantics, but the specificity of this law for regulating the delta 9 isomer (not delta 8 THC) is interpreted in favor of all other forms of THC — including delta 8 THC.
You can buy delta 8 THC if you live in the state of Kansas as long as the delta 9 THC content is below 0.3%.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Kentucky?
Delta 8 is technically illegal in the state of Kentucky. However, laws might change in the near future.
This state is one of the leading producers of hemp in the United States and is particularly friendly towards hemp manufacturers and farmers.
It's possible that delta 8 THC could be removed from the banned substances list in the near future in an attempt to bring more business to its local economy — which largely depends on the hemp industry.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Louisiana?
Yes, but it won't be for much longer.
Louisiana considers any hemp-derived products legal as long as they contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. There is currently no mention of delta 8 or delta 10 THC in the state's current regulations.
HB640 was updated in June 2021 which, if passed, will consider all forms of THC in the total allowed concentration of THC in hemp and marijuana products. This would include delta 6, delta 7, delta 8, and delta 10 THC.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Maine?
All forms of cannabis are legal in the state of Maine — including both the delta 8 and delta 9 isomers of THC.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Maryland?
Maryland recently decriminalized possession of marijuana (under 10 grams). Decriminalization is not the same as legalization. If you're caught with delta 8 you won't go to jail, but vendors are not permitted to sell D8 in this region.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Massachusetts?
Prohibition of delta 8 THC in Massachusetts was only recently clarified. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture announced in June that it considers delta 8 THC a controlled substance, regardless of source.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Michigan?
No… maybe.
Michigan was one of the most recent states to legalize marijuana. The plant and its derivatives are now considered legal for both medical and recreational use and sold in dispensaries across the state.
However, delta 8 is specifically listed on the state's banned substances list. This substance remains as a result of past laws created when marijuana was illegal, but they have yet to be updated. These conflicting laws make it unclear whether delta 8 THC is legal or illegal in the state of Michigan.
It's very likely an offender would be able to defend themselves in court if charged with possession, but this is never a guarantee.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Minnesota?
Minnesota was one of the first states to establish medical marijuana laws back in 2014 — but has yet to update its stance on the recreational use of the plant.
Delta 8 THC products made from hemp are legal as a result of semantics in the wording of the legislature. Only the delta 9 form of THC is considered a controlled substance. Only those with a medical license are allowed to order marijuana-derived delta 8 THC.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Mississippi?
Mississippi specifically names delta 8 THC and several other synthetic and natural isomers of the THC molecule in its banned substances list.
No form of delta 8 THC, including hemp-derived products, are legal in the state of Mississippi.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Missouri?
Missouri considers any hemp products legal and has decriminalized marijuana. This means you can freely order delta 8 THC products made from hemp but could run into some problems if the delta 9 THC content is higher than 0.3%. There are no mandatory jail times imposed for people who break this law, but they will be given a ticket that increases in value with every offense.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Montana?
All forms of THC were illegal in the state of Montana until January 1, 2021. Initiative 190 was passed that moved marijuana and its constituents into the legal category. Unfortunately, there's a conflicting law that bans the sale of delta 8 in the state despite all other cannabinoids being listed as legal. This law is likely to change in the near future.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Nebraska?
Delta 8 THC is legal in Nebraska. The local state bill mirrors the federal 2018 Farm Bill, which considers any derivatives, extracts, and cannabinoids of the hemp plant legal as long as it doesn't exceed 0.3% delta 9 THC by weight.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Nevada?
Yes, but only retail shops.
The problem is that Nevada state bill NRS-557 regulates delta 8 products as "THC products" regardless of their origin. State bill 49 defines THC as any form of tetrahydrocannabinol, including delta 7, delta 8, delta 9, and delta 10 THC.
Even if delta 8 is made from hemp, it's subject to strict regulations in terms of packaging and labeling. Companies selling delta 8 need to be registered as marijuana companies. This is why most online delta 8 vendors don't sell this cannabinoid despite it being entirely legal in the state of Nevada.
Is delta 8 THC legal in New Hampshire?
Delta 8 THC products are legal in New Hampshire if made from hemp and decriminalized if made from marijuana. Keep the packaging nearby to prove to law enforcement that you're using legal hemp-derived products. Even though THC is decriminalized in the state, it can still bring minor penalties, and your product may be confiscated.
Is delta 8 THC legal in New Jersey?
All cannabinoids from the cannabis plant except for delta 9 THC are legal in the state of New Jersey. Always make sure the products you're using contain less than the federal limit of 0.3% delta 9 THC unless you have a medical exemption to own high delta 9 THC products.
Is delta 8 THC legal in New Mexico?
New Mexico specifically names delta 9 THC as the restricted substance in cannabis products. Any cannabis extract made from the hemp phenotype that contains less than 0.3% delta 9 THC is considered legal within state lines.
Products that have higher than 0.3% are not legal but have been decriminalized, which removes mandatory jail sentences and substantially reduces the charges imposed on people who break this law.
Is delta 8 THC legal in New York?
No — not anymore.
Delta 8 THC was legal in the state of New York until May 2021. New legislation was passed that effectively bans any delta 8 or delta 10 THC products regardless of where it comes from.
Is delta 8 THC legal in North Carolina?
Not likely.
North Carolina hasn't explicitly banned this substance, but the state's Department of Agricultural made a statement that it believes the DEA considers delta 8 THC a controlled substance regardless of its source. Therefore, it's likely North Carolina views D8 compound is illegal, whether it comes from hemp or marijuana.
Is delta 8 THC legal in North Dakota?
House Bill 1213 was recently amended (April 26, 2021) to include delta 8 on the list of controlled substances. The bill also now includes delta 7 and delta 10 THC alongside delta 9 THC.
Marijuana products containing more than 0.3% delta 9 THC are not allowed, but infractions don't constitute a criminal offense in the state. This means charges are minor and don't bring mandatory jail sentences as they have in the past. Anything over 14 grams of marijuana or equivalent remains a criminal offense.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Ohio?
Cannabis products are tightly controlled in the state of Ohio — but any delta 8 THC product derived from hemp plants is considered legal within the state.
If caught in possession of products that contain more than 0.3% of the delta 9 form of this substance will be stuck with a civil infraction. Only those granted medical access can buy products with higher levels of the delta 9 isomers.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Oklahoma?
Marijuana remains illegal in the state of Oklahoma. However, the delta 8 form of THC managed to escape this ruling and is considered legal within the state if derived from hemp rather than marijuana.
Always keep some packaging with you or other proof to show law enforcement if caught with delta 8 THC products. Sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference between the two without seeing the packaging or testing a sample of the product in a lab.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Oregon?
As far as cannabis laws go, there are few states as friendly as Oregon. Shockingly, there's currently a push to ban the sale of delta 8 THC within the state. The last meeting held was in May of 2021, and the bill HB 3000 is close to passing.
They were the first state to decriminalize marijuana back in 1973 — decades before the rest of the United States even started to consider removing restrictions on the plant.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Pennsylvania?
The only cannabis-derived substance named as restricted in the state of Pennsylvania is delta 9 THC. There's no mention in the official documents that refer to delta 8.
With that said, marijuana is illegal in this state, so it's important to maintain proof the products you're using are hemp-derived.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Rhode Island?
No… probably.
Rhode Island legalized hemp and its derivatives but specifically named delta 8 THC as illegal.
There's some contradiction with the laws here, but most cannabis legal experts suggest delta 8 is likely not legal in the eyes of Rhode Island regulators.
Rhode Island recently moved to decriminalize marijuana — including derivatives like delta 8 THC. This doesn't make it legal, but it removes mandatory jail sentences for first-time offenders. If caught in possession of delta 8 or delta 9 THC, you'll receive a civil infraction which comes with a ticket, and your product will be confiscated.
Is delta 8 THC legal in South Carolina?
Like most other US states, delta 8 THC is legal, not by name specifically — but by its lack of inclusion on the restricted substances list.
In South Carolina, any delta 8 THC extracts that were derived from hemp sources are considered legal.
Possession of products that contain more than the federal limit of delta 9 THC is classified as a misdemeanor.
Is delta 8 THC legal in South Dakota?
South Dakota recently voted to reject a bill that would have made all cannabis products legal within the state. This means any cannabis products not made specifically from hemp will remain illegal for anybody not registered in the state's medical program.
However, delta 8 THC products made from hemp are considered legal in South Dakota. Make sure to check the delta 9 THC content of the products you're ordering if you live in this state. The legal limit is 0.3% delta 9 THC.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Tennessee?
Tennessee lawmakers have a history of being particularly strict regarding cannabis. They were hesitant to adapt to the introduction of the 2018 Farm Bill but eventually updated state laws to match.
This means delta 8 THC products made from hemp are legal. If the delta 9 content is higher than 0.3%, it could result in a misdemeanor charge in this state.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Texas?
Delta 8 products made from hemp are legal in the state of Texas under the same laws imposed by the federal government.
Marijuana products remain illegal in Texas — however, a new law referred to as "cite and release" prevents law enforcement from arresting anybody caught in possession of marijuana products in the cities of Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Travis County.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Utah?
Utah clearly states that all forms of tetrahydrocannabinol, including delta 8, are restricted to a maximum of 0.3% in any cannabis-derived product. This means delta 8 is illegal in the state of Utah.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Vermont?
Delta 8 THC was only recently made illegal in Vermont (both hemp and marijuana-derived). A recent bill specifically named delta 8 and delta 10 as banned substances within the state — regardless of the source.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Virginia?
Virginia permits the sale of delta 8 THC derived from hemp. Only products with less than 0.3% delta 9 THC are considered legal in the state — so make sure to check the products you're ordering remain within the legal limit for the state.
If accepted under the state's medical program, patients can order delta 8 extracts that also contain up to 5% delta 9 THC.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Washington?
Cannabis in all forms has been legal in the state of Washington since 2012. Recently, the Washington State and Liquor Board issued a statement suggesting delta 8 THC and any other isomers derived chemically are no longer permitted to be produced in state-licensed facilities or sold in marijuana retail stores.
Effective immediately, all cannabis products are legal in Washington except delta 8, delta 7, or delta 10 THC.
Is delta 8 THC legal in West Virginia?
West Virginia adopted the same language used by the federal government when they updated their hemp laws after the introduction of the 2018 Farm Bill. This wording specifically states delta 9 THC as the restricted substance in cannabis.
As a result, delta 8 THC products are legal in West Virginia as long as they're made from hemp (not marijuana). No product containing more than 0.3% delta 9 THC is legal unless registered in the state's medical program.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Wisconsin?
Like most states, Wisconsin has focused on the delta 9 isomers. Only products that contain more than the federal limit of 0.3% THC are considered illegal in this state (aside from medical patients). There are no restrictions on the amount of delta 8 THC in this state.
Is delta 8 THC legal in Wyoming?
Wyoming is notoriously slow to adapt to changes in marijuana policy. They adopted the same regulations imposed by the federal government with the 2018 Farm Bill.
All hemp-derived products are considered legal in the state of Wyoming — including hemp-derived delta 8 THC.
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Maison Mumm Celebrates Formula E with Mumm Grand Cordon
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PARIS, April 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Maison Mumm, the Official Champagne Partner of the FIA Formula E Championship, is marking the Paris ePrix by unveiling Mumm Grand Cordon, its revolutionary new champagne bottle, destined to become the ultimate icon of celebration.
OWNING THE DAY
Maison Mumm celebrated its partnership with Formula E, the world's first all-electric racing series, showing its beliefs in excellence and daring avant-garde initiatives reflecting the House's passion for innovation. Mumm welcomed 200 guests to live this unique moment. To wind up the Parisian ePrix, Maison Mumm celebrated the achievement of Lucas Di Grassi by owning the podium and this moment of victory.
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Mumm Grand Cordon, awarded to the winner of the Paris Formula ePrix, is the most innovative design in the history of the pioneering Champagne House. Breaking with convention, the bottle has no front label - instead, the G.H. Mumm signature and eagle emblem are printed in gold directly on the glass. Another striking feature of the design is its shape, which necessitated a whole series of innovations to the traditional champagne production process.
Perhaps the most eye-catching feature of the Mumm Grand Cordon bottle is its reinterpretation of the famous Cordon Rouge red sash, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year. On Mumm Grand Cordon, the red sash is transformed into a genuine red ribbon, which - in a feat of technology - is actually indented in the glass.
The bottle of Mumm Grand Cordon was created by multi-award-winning designer Ross Lovegrove, with whom Maison Mumm previously collaborated on a limited-edition sabre.
OWNING THE NIGHT
Maison Mumm officially unveiled its revolutionary bottle Mumm Grand Cordon at a glittering party at YOYO, one of the trendiest clubs in Paris with more than 600 guests. Among them, we could count Formula-E drivers Lucas Di Grassi, Sam Bird, VIP as well as celebrities such as Lapo Elkann, Romain Grosjean, French actors Jean-Paul Rouve, Audrey Fleurot.
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Ward 2 councillor-elect Shawn Skinner to be sworn in Monday
Juanita Mercer ([email protected])
Published: Oct 25, 2020 at 6:40 p.m.
Updated: Oct 25, 2020 at 9:50 p.m.
Councillor-Elect Shawn Skinner said he's looking forward to serving Ward 2 residents for the remainder of the term, and plans to run again in the municipal election next year. -CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY MAURICE FITZGERALD
'Turnout was lower than we would usually see': Breen
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. —
The St. John's city council meeting Monday afternoon will begin with the swearing in of Ward 2 councillor-elect Shawn Skinner.
Skinner won the byelection last Tuesday with 1,242 votes — 23 per cent of the votes cast.
He was up against seven other candidates: Ophelia Ravencroft (936 votes), Lorne Loder (923), Greg Smith (586), Carol Furlong (570), Matt Howse (480), Greg Noseworthy (470) and Wallace Ryan (222).
Altogether, 5,411 people voted in the Ward 2 byelection, and there are 13,194 eligible voters. That's a voter turnout of 41.01 per cent.
"The turnout was lower than we would usually see," said Mayor Danny Breen.
"I don't know specifically for that ward, but we usually have a fairly high voter turnout in municipal elections because of the mail-in ballot."
The last municipal election, in 2017, had a voter turnout of 56.69 per cent.
Also this is why I support RANKED BALLOTS. And have worked my butt off for them. Skinner won with 23% of the vote.
— Maggie Burton (@mmburton) October 20, 2020
Ranked ballot
With the high number of candidates in this byelection, some people — including at least one member of city council, Coun. Maggie Burton — said it was a good argument for a ranked ballot rather than the current first-past-the-post system.
With eight candidates, one of them could have theoretically won the seat with just 13 per cent of the vote.
In a review of election processes completed for the city last September, a panel consisting of political science professors Amanda Bittner and Stephen Tomblin (retired), former Progressive Conservative politician and consultant Ross Reid, and former deputy mayor and commissioner Marie Ryan considered the idea of a ranked ballot.
While the panel said a ranked ballot might increase proportionality, promote a more equitable democratic process and lead to more elected representatives who win by a majority, it might also be considered difficult to understand by voters, and confusion could lead to decreased voter turnout. The ballot design might also increase the overall cost of election administration.
Breen said there are a lot of issues to consider from an operational perspective when it comes to such a change in the electoral system.
That's why city staff are reviewing reports from London, Ont., where a ranked ballot was adopted in the 2018 municipal election, he said.
"If we did proceed, we'd certainly need the approval of the provincial government before doing so."
Breen said if council decided to switch to a ranked-ballot system in the future, it's highly unlikely such a change could be put in place for the municipal election next year because it would require sourcing a company that can do a ranked-ballot count, and it would involve significant communications work to ensure voters are well-informed about how the process works before it's implemented.
Will run again
Meanwhile, Skinner said he's looking forward to working on behalf of residents as the Ward 2 councillor until the next municipal election next year.
As per the Municipal Elections Act, this byelection win means he can hold office only for the unexpired term of council.
He said he plans to run again next year.
"I want to get back into municipal politics, and so I'm happy now that I've been able to do it. This will give me a year to show people what I am made of, and what I can do, and hopefully they'll support me again next year when I run again."
Skinner was previously Ward 2 councillor from 1993-97.
Breen said he's looking forward to having a full house around the council table again.
The Ward 2 seat has been empty since former councillor Hope Jamieson resigned in August to accept a position as program manager with the Community Housing Transformation Centre.
"It's necessary for the people in Ward 2 to have their proper representation, although members of council — Coun. (Debbie) Hanlon and others — chipped in and helped out during the time," said Breen.
"It is important that the wards have their representatives in place. And I've known Shawn a long time, and I certainly look forward to his contributions to council."
Juanita Mercer is the municipal reporter for The Telegram
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è un film del 1952 scritto e diretto da Akira Kurosawa.

Il film, considerato tra i massimi del regista, racconta le sofferenze di un burocrate di Tokyo e la sua finale ricerca del senso della vita. Nel cast del film brilla Takashi Shimura, che recitò in molti film di Kurosawa (il più famoso dei quali come capo ne I sette samurai), che qui interpreta il povero dipendente Kanji Watanabe.

Trama

L'impiegato comunale Watanabe, capoufficio della sezione civile, vedovo da venticinque anni, scopre di avere un tumore allo stomaco. Tutto gli crolla addosso e nessuno è in grado di aiutarlo, neppure il figlio Mitsuo, che è interessato solo all'eredità. Ritira tutto il denaro dalla banca e decide di godersi i pochi mesi che gli restano.

Con un autore di romanzi, conosciuto casualmente, gira per i night club di Tokyo. Frequenta una giovane ex-collega di ufficio, che gli consiglia di dare le dimissioni e di rendersi utile con qualche iniziativa seria. Ricorda che in ufficio si era occupato della trasformazione di una zona paludosa in un parco giochi per bambini. Cinque mesi dopo, Watanabe è morto. Il parco giochi esiste. I giornalisti si chiedono se il merito spetti davvero al sindaco, come egli va dicendo, e apprendono, consultando le carte, che era stato Watanabe, con testardaggine, a fare la spola da un ufficio all'altro per rimettere in moto un progetto arenato nell'incuria generale.

All'inaugurazione nessuno lo ricorda: lui che si era spento seduto su un'altalena del nuovo parco, felice di aver dato un senso alla sua vita, di essere riuscito a compiere il "miracolo". I colleghi, ubriachi, giurano di prendere esempio da lui. Le madri dei bambini pensano al loro benefattore. Il giorno dopo è tutto dimenticato. Un altro impiegato ha preso il suo posto in ufficio; non si parlerà mai più di Watanabe.

Critica

Vivere è presente nella classifica dei 100 più grandi film secondo il Time, mentre compare al 459º posto nella lista dei 500 film più grandi di tutti i tempi stilata dal periodico Empire. Il film ha una percentuale positiva del 100% basata su 24 recensioni critiche di vari critici sul sito web Rotten Tomatoes.

Riconoscimenti
 1960 - Premio BAFTA
 Candidatura al miglior attore straniero a Takashi Shimura
 1954 - Festival di Berlino
 Premio speciale al miglior film a Akira Kurosawa
 Candidatura all'Orso d'oro a Akira Kurosawa

Versione italiana
Il film rimase inedito in Italia fino al 1986, quando la Rai lo fece doppiare per un ciclo sul regista giapponese curato da Aldo Tassone.

Remake
 Vivere fu rifatto come dramma televisivo che debuttò sulla TV Asahi il 9 settembre del 2007 nel quale recitava il famoso attore kabuki Matsumoto Kōshirō. Ambientato nel 2007, alcuni personaggi e alcune parti della trama originale furono cambiati
 Ikiru fu anche rifatto in un film prodotto a Bollywood nel 2005, intitolato Waqt: La corsa contro il tempo, nel quale recitavano Amitabh Bachchan nel ruolo di Takashi Shimura mentre Akshay Kumar impersonava suo figlio.
 Living è un remake del 2022 diretto da Oliver Hermanus.

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Film Toho
Film drammatici
Film diretti da Akira Kurosawa
Film sul cancro
Film ambientati a Tokyo

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You should also establish policies and procedures that employees must follow to minimize the chances that they'll disrupt normal business operations. For starters, establish a policy that every employee must create a Windows user account, in addition to their administrator account, and that they must sign in under that user account at all times unless they're performing functions that require administrator credentials. This policy will help prevent rogue applications from gaining privileged access to the operating system. You should also dictate that all employees store their work-related files on a shared network drive (located on a server or NAS box), and that they keep personal files in their personal cloud storage (Dropbox, SkyDrive, and the like). Inform them that the personal data will not be included in the mandatory scheduled backups.
Local administrator privileges seem unstoppable, but there is a means by which you can exert fine control over the Windows operating system. The secret is to use Windows 7's Group Policy Editor. Log on with the user's admin credentials, and type gpedit.msc in the Windows search box (you'll find it in the Start menu) and then press the Enter key. From here, you can disable access to critical Windows elements entirely--including the Control Panel--or you can choose which components you wish to allow your employees to modify. For instance, you might give them the ability to switch screensavers, but not to change printers or uninstall programs.
Don't discount the power of the Group Policy Editor. If you're the slightest bit hesitant about letting employees run wild on their systems, this handy Windows feature offers the ounce of control you need to keep your systems running smoothly. You'll find all of the settings worth browsing and editing under Group Policy Editor's 'Administrative Templates' folder in the User Configuration menu.
The Group Policy Editor in Windows 7 is a powerful administrative tool.
You can also block access to specific programs installed on a Windows machine; just open the Group Policy Editor and navigate to the System folder under Administrative Templates in the User Configuration setting. Double-click the Don't run specified Windows applications option, enable the policy, click the Show button (it's near 'List of Disallowed Applications'), and then type in the names of executable application files (such as uTorrent.exe) as values.
You can use Group Policy Editor to block specific programs from launching.
This method won't prevent industrious employees from renaming their favorite peer-to-peer programs to, say, "hatemyboss.exe" and running them, which is why you might want to combine your Group Policy edits with some additional changes at the network hardware level. You could, for instance, go into the configuration panel of your primary router and change the firewall settings to block access to all ports for your employees' systems, save for those required for the computers to actually work--such as traffic on ports 110, 53, 25, and 80, to name a few. This is a nuclear option to prevent employees from turning your small-business environment into downloading central, but it is worth considering if peer-to-peer misbehavior is an issue at your workplace.
AppLocker, a Windows 7 tool, delivers precision control.
If your systems are running either Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 7 Enterprise, you can make use of the operating system's built-in AppLocker feature. Accessible via the Group Policy Editor, AppLocker provides even finer control over the items that system users can run on their machines. For example, instead of just blocking apps by executable name, you can go in and block apps by publisher, file path, or file hash. The file-path option is especially useful if you want to block all access to a digital download service--such as Steam--that puts all downloaded programs into a specific directory.
Do you need a third-party application to control your users' activity on their systems? Not really. However, if you discover that recalcitrant employees with administrator privileges are circumventing your Windows-based access controls, you might want to look into stronger solutions. For example, if you install Faronics' Deep Freeze ($35.50 per year) on employee machines, the program will restore each system to an identical snapshot every time the PC restarts. Or you could provide staffers with a virtual desktop that would give them the freedom to install their personal programs in a sandboxed environment.
As long as you're willing to invest a bit of time setting up the right configurations, granting your employees administrator privileges on their small-business PCs won't necessarily lead to chaos. You can even control admins without making your employees feel as though they're working under parental controls from nine to five.


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Says the South African Weather Service, 2015 was the country's driest year since records began in 1904. Whether due to the cyclical El Niño weather phenomenon or part of a more enduring swing towards climate change, one thing's for sure – the future of South African food security lies in greater use of water-friendly farming techniques. Hydroponics expert John Sandison explores how hydroponics could help…
Wasteful water use in farming
Consider just how much water is used in traditional agriculture, especially with spray irrigation. Huge pivots are used to spray large volumes of water on to massive expanses, all of which are exposed to the sunlight and consequent evaporation. Then, in addition, 99% of the irrigation water flows past the root zone and is lost to the water table – a huge waste.
Drip-fed irrigation uses polyethylene tubing submerged under the soil surface to feed the plants. In addition, a thin film of plastic mulch is used to conserve moisture in the soil by protecting it from the sunlight, so this method precludes loss through evaporation, but there is nevertheless a large loss of water flowing past the roots and back into the water table.
Because of the difference in the two forms of growing plants, hydroponics uses one third of the water compared to traditional agriculture, which is a strong factor in its favour in this water-stressed country of ours.
How does hydroponics work?
Before delving into how hydroponics can save water we firstly need to understand how hydroponics works.
Hydroponics is the growing of plants in nutrient solutions, with or without sand, gravel or other inert media to provide mechanical support. The main difference between hydroponics and traditional soil-based agriculture is that with hydroponics the nutrition comes from water soluble fertilisers rather than the soil; thus, in hydroponics there is no soil.
Types of hydroponic systems
In hydroponics plants can be grown using a number of different systems. Nutrient film technique (NFT) uses long PVC troughs or channels equipped with a fitted lid into which holes are made. The plants hang suspended through the holes and a film of nutrient water is passed underneath them over the bottom of the channel.
Similarly, sand or gravel filled beds can be used to house the plants. The sand (river sand, not soil) or gravel is housed in a plastic-lined trough made by using gum poles, bricks or tensioned cables. The nutrient water is passed through the growing medium from one end to the other (the bed is set at a slight slope).
Vertical growing systems house the plants in medium-filled pots that fit integrally into one another forming a column 1.8m high. The nutrient water is fed into the top pot and percolates down through holes in the pots from one pot to the next. There is an enormous space saving using this method.
The bag system uses dual extruded plastic bags to hold the chosen medium, black on the inside to inhibit weed growth and white on the outside to reflect the maximum amount of light. The nutrient water passes out through holes in the bottom of the bag and collected in a bucket from where it is returned to the header tank.
There are other growing systems used in hydroponics but the four referred to are the most popular in South Africa. In every case, the nutrient water is housed firstly in a header tank, then fed to the plants using polyethylene tubing and collected again after use and returned to the header tank for continued recycling. The nutrients tend to go out of balance after a couple of weeks and salt from the water source also can build up in the system so it's a recommendation to empty the header tank once a fortnight and dump the contents over the garden, lawn or other needy area.
Hydroponics and water conservation
This, then, is the crux of how water can be saved using hydroponics. For thirteen days, water is recirculated and re-used – only on the fourteenth day is it trashed, and then it's not a complete waste as it can be put to good use in other non-hydroponic applications. The water used in hydroponics is confined only to the water that the plant uses as it draws the nutrient water up into its system through osmosis and the water passes out via evaporation through the plant leaves. Nutrient water whilst being fed to the plants is not exposed to sunlight and consequent loss through evaporation.
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Marc joined as Head of the Harlequins Foundation in October 2017, joining us from his previous role as Director at Charlton Athletic Community Trust, one of the foremost sports related charities in the UK. Marc brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in this sector, and is responsible for the strategic development, growth and day to day running of the Harlequins Foundation.
Andy joined the Foundation team in August 2018, having previously worked for Charlton Athletic Community Trust as Head of Social Action and Enterprise. He has vast amounts of experience in operational management and is working to develop the Foundation as the organisation grows.
Katherine joined the team in 2017 as fundraising manager. Katherine is responsible for all aspects of the Harlequins Foundation's growing fundraising programme. Before joining the team, Katherine held fundraising roles at Breast Cancer Now and UNICEF.
Paul has been with the Harlequins Foundation since 2015. Paul co-ordinates and manages the delivery of a number of the Harlequins Foundation's key programmes including HITZ, Project Rugby, Switch and the METTLE Schools Programme.
In 2017 Paul, a former rugby player, took on the challenge of the London Marathon to raise funds for the Harlequins Foundation's mental health campaign, METTLE.
Matthew joined the Harlequins Foundation in November 2017 from his previous role as Community Education Officer at Dragons Rugby. With a background in sport and exercise science, he has extensive experience of designing and delivering tailored sports intervention programmes both regionally and nationally.
Matthew is currently coordinating the Harlequins Foundation's rugby inclusion work, helping to provide high quality rugby opportunities for those who find themselves traditionally underrepresented within our sport. As a keen rugby player, he most recently played in the Welsh Championship for two seasons before making the move to London.
Ellie joined the Foundation in 2018 and works with all aspects of the organisation to support the entire team to deliver our fundraising and delivery goals.
Mark is Foundation and Commercial coordinator. He works in marketing and communications as well as managing relationships with players and fans. Mark is in his 16th year as a player at Harlequins, having joined the Academy in 2003.
Pat joined Harlequins Foundation in 2019, having been a player for our Women's Team since 2017. She previously worked in Marketing for the Varsity Matches at Twickenham. She is the Head Coach for Women's Rugby at Oxford Brookes.
Jacques Seneschall joined the Harlequins Community department in January 2017, coaching Tackling Numbers and Something to Chew On'. Jacques started full time with the Harlequins Foundation in September 2017 coaching Project Rugby and has now set up and runs the Initiative Project XV.
Jacques is motivated in helping people getting the best out of themselves, as well as discovering new opportunities for individual development within the rugby world.
James is heavily involved in Project Rugby as well as other Foundation Projects. He coordinates all Project Rugby in West London as well as working with the Harlequins Academy.
Kirsty primarily focuses on delivery of Switch.
Mark joined Quins in August 2018 initially as the tutor for HITZ programme before coming the Education Officer in November 2018. He previously worked in PRU's and schools as a behaviour mentor for the last years. Mark oversees the day to day running of the HITZ course. His main aim is too positively engage the learners who we deal with to progress both academically and socially and to help them achieve a productive life.
Malcolm is currently Director of Malcolm Wall Media, and formerly the Chief Executive and Adviser to the Board at Abu Dhabi Media Company. Between 2008 – 2009 he was CEO (Content) at Virgin Media, before joining Redshift Strategic Consulting as Founding Partner. Malcolm was also chair of Harlequin FC between 2009-2011. Malcolm has been the Chair of the Trustees since the launch of the Harlequins Foundation in 2015.
David has been Chief Executive Officer of Harlequins since 2011, David previously worked for Catalyst Housing Group as a Director responsible for business development and marketing. David has been a trustee since the inception of the Harlequins Foundation and provides a crucial link to the Club.
Sandra joined the board of trustees in 2015, Sandra is a Director with the ICM Group base in Epsom with 25 years' experience in corporate finance. Sandra is a qualified chartered accountant and holds the Securities & Investment Institute Certificate of Corporate Finance.
Dominic Coles joined the board of trustees in January 2016. Dominic was until recently Executive Vice – President (Strategic Projects) at Discovery Networks International, previously CEO of Discovery Nordics and Chief Operating Officer of its Northern Europe operation. Prior to this, Dominic spent 16 years at the BBC in various leadership roles including Director of Operations, Chief Operating Officer of BBC News and BBC Sport, and of the BBC's 2012 Olympics coverage.
Sport Relief Founder and former Comic Relief Chief Executive, Kevin joined Comic Relief in 1990 and became Chief Executive Officer in 1997. Among his wide range of achievements, he was responsible for the creation of Sport Relief in 2002. Having played a key role in the 'Make Poverty History' campaign, he helped turn Red Nose Day into the biggest event of its kind in the world.
Stepping down from his position in September 2016, Kevin oversaw the passing of the £1 billion mark raised by both Red Nose Day and Sport Relief; helping more than 50 million people in the UK and overseas.


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"Case history" redirects here. For the novel Case Histories (2004) by Kate Atkinson, see Case Histories. For the television series (2011) based on the novel, see Case Histories (TV series). For the album by Danny Byrd, see Medical History (album).
The medical history, case history, or anamnesis (from Greek: ἀνά, aná, ″open″, and μνήσις, mnesis, ″memory″) of a patient is information gained by a physician by asking specific questions, either of the patient or of other people who know the person and can give suitable information, with the aim of obtaining information useful in formulating a diagnosis and providing medical care to the patient. The medically relevant complaints reported by the patient or others familiar with the patient are referred to as symptoms, in contrast with clinical signs, which are ascertained by direct examination on the part of medical personnel. Most health encounters will result in some form of history being taken. Medical histories vary in their depth and focus. For example, an ambulance paramedic would typically limit their history to important details, such as name, history of presenting complaint, allergies, etc. In contrast, a psychiatric history is frequently lengthy and in depth, as many details about the patient's life are relevant to formulating a management plan for a psychiatric illness.
The information obtained in this way, together with the physical examination, enables the physician and other health professionals to form a diagnosis and treatment plan. If a diagnosis cannot be made, a provisional diagnosis may be formulated, and other possibilities (the differential diagnoses) may be added, listed in order of likelihood by convention. The treatment plan may then include further investigations to clarify the diagnosis.
The method by which doctors gather information about a patient's past and present medical condition in order to make informed clinical decisions is called the history and physical (a.k.a. the H&P). The history requires that a clinician be skilled in asking appropriate and relevant questions that can provide them with some insight as to what the patient may be experiencing. The standardized format for the history starts with the chief concern (why is the patient in the clinic or hospital?) followed by the history of present illness (to characterize the nature of the symptom(s) or concern(s)), the past medical history, the past surgical history, the family history, the social history, their medications, their allergies, and a review of systems (where a comprehensive inquiry of symptoms potentially affecting the rest of the body is briefly performed to ensure nothing serious has been missed). After all of the important history questions have been asked, a focused physical exam (meaning one that only involves what is relevant to the chief concern) is usually done. Based on the information obtained from the H&P, lab and imaging tests are ordered and medical or surgical treatment is administered as necessary.
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3 Inhibiting factors
4 Computer-assisted history taking
A practitioner typically asks questions to obtain the following information about the patient:
Identification and demographics: name, age, height, weight.
The "chief complaint (CC)" – the major health problem or concern, and its time course (e.g. chest pain for past 4 hours).
History of the present illness (HPI) – details about the complaints, enumerated in the CC (also often called history of presenting complaint or HPC).
Past medical history (PMH) (including major illnesses, any previous surgery/operations (sometimes distinguished as past surgical history or PSH), any current ongoing illness, e.g. diabetes).
Review of systems (ROS) Systematic questioning about different organ systems
Family diseases – especially those relevant to the patient's chief complaint.
Childhood diseases – this is very important in pediatrics.
Social history (medicine) – including living arrangements, occupation, marital status, number of children, drug use (including tobacco, alcohol, other recreational drug use), recent foreign travel, and exposure to environmental pathogens through recreational activities or pets.
Regular and acute medications (including those prescribed by doctors, and others obtained over-the-counter or alternative medicine)
Allergies – to medications, food, latex, and other environmental factors
Sexual history, obstetric/gynecological history, and so on, as appropriate.
Conclusion & closure
History-taking may be comprehensive history taking (a fixed and extensive set of questions are asked, as practiced only by health care students such as medical students, physician assistant students, or nurse practitioner students) or iterative hypothesis testing (questions are limited and adapted to rule in or out likely diagnoses based on information already obtained, as practiced by busy clinicians). Computerized history-taking could be an integral part of clinical decision support systems.
A follow-up procedure is initiated at the onset of the illness to record details of future progress and results after treatment or discharge. This is known as a catamnesis in medical terms.
Whatever system a specific condition may seem restricted to, all the other systems are usually reviewed in a comprehensive history. The review of systems often includes all the main systems in the body that may provide an opportunity to mention symptoms or concerns that the individual may have failed to mention in the history. Health care professionals may structure the review of systems as follows:
Cardiovascular system(chest pain, dyspnea, ankle swelling, palpitations) are the most important symptoms and you can ask for a brief description for each of the positive symptoms.
Respiratory system (cough, haemoptysis, epistaxis, wheezing, pain localized to the chest that might increase with inspiration or expiration).
Gastrointestinal system (change in weight, flatulence and heart burn, dysphagia, odynophagia, hematemesis, melena, hematochezia, abdominal pain, vomiting, bowel habit).
Genitourinary system (frequency in urination, pain with micturition (dysuria), urine color, any urethral discharge, altered bladder control like urgency in urination or incontinence, menstruation and sexual activity).
Nervous system (Headache, loss of consciousness, dizziness and vertigo, speech and related functions like reading and writing skills and memory).
Cranial nerves symptoms (Vision (amaurosis), diplopia, facial numbness, deafness, oropharyngial dysphagia, limb motor or sensory symptoms and loss of coordination).
Endocrine system (weight loss, polydipsia, polyuria, increased appetite (polyphagia) and irritability).
Musculoskeletal system (any bone or joint pain accompanied by joint swelling or tenderness, aggravating and relieving factors for the pain and any positive family history for joint disease).
Skin (any skin rash, recent change in cosmetics and the use of sunscreen creams when exposed to sun).
Inhibiting factors
Factors that inhibit taking a proper medical history include a physical inability of the patient to communicate with the physician, such as unconsciousness and communication disorders. In such cases, it may be necessary to record such information that may be gained from other people who know the patient. In medical terms this is known as a heteroanamnesis, or collateral history, in contrast to a self-reporting anamnesis.
Medical history taking may also be impaired by various factors impeding a proper doctor-patient relationship, such as transitions to physicians that are unfamiliar to the patient.
History taking of issues related to sexual or reproductive medicine may be inhibited by a reluctance of the patient to disclose intimate or uncomfortable information. Even if such an issue is on the patient's mind, he or she often doesn't start talking about such an issue without the physician initiating the subject by a specific question about sexual or reproductive health.[1] Some familiarity with the doctor generally makes it easier for patients to talk about intimate issues such as sexual subjects, but for some patients, a very high degree of familiarity may make the patient reluctant to reveal such intimate issues.[1] When visiting a health provider about sexual issues, having both partners of a couple present is often necessary, and is typically a good thing, but may also prevent the disclosure of certain subjects, and, according to one report, increases the stress level.[1]
Computer-assisted history taking
Computer-assisted history taking systems have been available since the 1960s.[2] However, their use remains variable across healthcare delivery systems.[3]
One advantage of using computerized systems as an auxiliary or even primary source of medically related information is that patients may be less susceptible to social desirability bias.[3] For example, patients may be more likely to report that they have engaged in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. Another advantage of using computerized systems is that they allow easy and high-fidelity portability to a patient's electronic medical record. Also an advantage is that it saves money and paper.
One disadvantage of current (2012) medical history systems is that they cannot detect non-verbal communication, which may be useful for elucidating anxieties and treatment plans. Another disadvantage is that people may feel less comfortable communicating with a computer as opposed to a human. In a sexual history-taking setting in Australia using a computer-assisted self-interview, 51% of people were very comfortable with it, 35% were comfortable with it, and 14% were either uncomfortable or very uncomfortable with it.[4]
The evidence for or against computer-assisted history taking systems is sparse. For example, as of 2011, there are no randomized control trials comparing computer-assisted versus traditional oral-and-written family history taking to identifying patients with an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.[5]
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