Glen Burtnik should have always known that he would forge a career in music. His parents tell him that even as an infant in Irvington, New Jersey, before he could talk (when he was Learning To Crawl), that he had a very emotional reaction to music. Born Glenn Burtnick, April 8, 1955, the youngest of three brothers, he was "forced" at an early age by his brothers into singing harmonies with them. Glen says his brothers would terrorize him if he didn't sing his part correctly. When Glen was in the second grade, his family decided to move to the New Brunswick area of New Jersey, and by the time he was twelve, Glen already had ideas about his future. He was undecided as to whether to pursue art, music, or film as a career, but he knew that he needed to be 'creating.' He was leaning towards film at the time, but sometime in junior high, he realized that he had been writing songs in his head, and music became topmost in his heart. In late 1967 or early 1968, he attended a "Be-In" in Johnson's Park, where he played his guitar and sang his one song to anyone who would listen. This was his first gig ever. He later played at the New Jersey Teen Arts Festival at the N.J. State Museum Auditorium. At 15, "I was certain I was the next Bob Dylan," says Glen. After high school, Glen wrote and performed a rock opera called "The Walls Of Walden" with his band, Albatross.
He then answered a classified ad in the Village Voice seeking Beatle sound-alikes and look-alikes for the show Beatlemania. He became a part of the west coast cast of the show, playing Paul McCartney. During his tenure in Beatlemania, he forged a lasting friendship with Marshall Crenshaw, who played John Lennon. Glen and Marshall recorded a single, "I HATE DISCO MUSIC," as The Sides. This friendship has endured through the years, with the two still working together whenever time allows. Glen sometimes appears with Marshall during his live shows, and Marshall regularly appears in Glen's Christmas Extravaganza.
While still appearing in Beatlemania, Glen answered another ad in the Village Voice and was hired by Jan Hammer to be the singer for his band, Hammer. They recorded an album, and toured in support of it. Through his involvement with Jan Hammer, Glen also formed a friendship with Neal Schon, later of Santana and Journey. The song, "NO MORE LIES," was a collaboration written by Burtnick, Schon, and Hammer.
One of the other Beatlemania cast members then was given a record deal by Elektra Records for his band, Helmet Boy, and asked Glen to join the band. He did so, and the album, Helmet Boy, was released. After the album was basically ignored by the music industry, Glen returned to New Brunswick and married his high school sweetheart, RoseMary Giglio. Glen then began playing with local bands in the Asbury Park music scene. One of the bands, Cats On A Smooth Surface, was the house band for the famed Stone Pony club. Almost every Sunday night, Bruce Springsteen would come to the Pony and perform with the band. This band had a lot of talent even without the appearances of The Boss. The band consisted of Glen, Fran Smith (The Hooters), Bobby Bandiera (The Asbury Jukes), and Ray Anderson (Blue Van Gogh), so it is interesting to speculate what this lineup could've accomplished with a bit more exposure.
During this time, Glen also became acquainted with another New Jersey musician named Jon Bongiovi (later to become Jon Bon Jovi). When Jon decided to form a band, he asked Glen to join. Glen declined, but the two have remained good friends throughout the years, and have appeared together from time to time. It was about this time that he decided to drop his first letter, shortening Glenn to Glen.
In 1984, a demo that Glen had recorded, "HERE COMES SALLY" came to the attention of an executive at A&M Records, and he was offered a recording contract with that record company. He recorded two albums for A&M, 1986's "Talking In Code" and 1987's "Heroes and Zeros," which featured the charted single "FOLLOW YOU." About this time, the philosophy at A&M began to change, and Glen found himself unable to submit any music that the A&R people wanted him to record.
After a couple of frustrating years dealing with A&M Records to no avail, Glen was surprised to get a message from Dennis DeYoung one day on his answering machine, asking him if he would like to audition for the band Styx. Since Tommy Shaw was out touring with Damn Yankees, they needed a second guitarist and an additional songwriter. It seemed that this role was tailor-made for Glen, and he flew to Chicago to audition. Once there, he met with Dennis, James Young, and the Panozzo brothers, and the five played and sang some of the Styx standards. The auditions were then closed, as far as the band was concerned.
Styx fans were excited to hear that 'their' band was regrouping, but were perplexed as to who the fifth member would be. It was known that Tommy Shaw was not available, so there had to be a new member, and for a long while, no one knew his identity. On an interesting side note, after the identity of the mysterious "Number Five" had been learned, the ladies who published the Styx newsletter at that time, 976-STYX, made a couple of trips to New Jersey to see Glen perform. On the second trip that they made, when they arrived at the Stone Pony, the marquee simply read "Glen." No additional information was neccessary to his New Jersey fans.
Styx, with Glen, did go on to record "Edge Of The Century", which was released in 1990, and a tour followed in 1991. There were five Burtnik-penned tunes on the album, "LOVE IS THE RITUAL," "WORLD TONITE," "LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT," "ALL IN A DAY'S WORK," and the title track, "EDGE OF THE CENTURY." The album was certified Gold, but Styx realized that A&M just wasn't interested in promoting them any longer, and the band went on hiatus for a period of time.
While working on the recording of "Edge Of The Century," a slightly homesick Glen found himself writing songs about New Brunswick. After the completion of the 1991 tour, he and sixty of his closest friends recorded the album "Slaves Of New Brunswick," a collection of songs about the New Jersey city. Although this album was only marketed in the New York/New Jersey area, the general buzz about it was extremely favorable, and copies have managed to make their way all across the country.
Glen continued with his songwriting, and in 1992, a song that he and Patty Smyth had co-written, "SOMETIMES LOVE JUST AIN'T ENOUGH," recorded by Patty and Don Henley, reached number one on the pop charts. Glen made several promotional appearances with Patty, which prompted some Styx fans to question whether or not there was still a Styx. Glen answered these questions by direct responses to the 976-STYX newsletter.
During this time, Glen continued to write for other artists, but he chiefly confined his own performing to appearances with the Slaves Of New Brunswick, or with good friends like Marshall Crenshaw or John Waite. In 1994, tracks were recorded for the "Live Christmas Extravaganza" CD at Glen's annual Christmas show, which benefits the New York and New Jersey food banks. This Christmas tradition has a cast of characters which changes from year to year, but has included such luminaries as Patty Smyth, Phoebe Snow, Marshall Crenshaw, Patti Smith, as well as many of Glen's fellow "Slaves." This show has its roots in the late 80s J.A.M. (Jersey Artists for Mankind) recordings. It has grown from one show on one night to four shows over two nights, and all shows have been sold out for the past five years running.
Finally, in 1996, Glen released another album of solo work, "Palookaville," on Deko Records. A brilliant collection of tunes, it is the artist's favorite of his works thus far. The cover features the Burtnik's youngest daughter, Sally, who was born during the tour for "Edge Of The Century." Although this is another work that has not been marketed nationwide, it has garnered critical acclaim from all across the globe, as well as right here in the United States. The same year, MTM Records, a German record company, convinced Glen to release some of his older work (including those that had been rejected by A&M) on the album "Retrospectacle." Another gem, this work includes his original version of "LOVE IS THE RITUAL," and all Styx fans can certainly listen to this song and see that VERY little was changed from the Styx album version. "Retrospecacle" also includes some very Beatle-esque work, and some songs that were written for other artists. All in all, another Burtnik triumph.
In 1998, Glen had his second chart-topper when Randy Travis took his song "SPIRIT OF A BOY, WISDOM OF A MAN" to number one on the Country Singles chart. It was actually the third release of the song, having been previously recorded by Mark Collie, and by Glen himself on his "Palookaville" album.
In 1999, with Glen at work on a new solo album, he received yet another cryptic phone call from a Styx member, James Young this time. Setting aside his personal work in order to do a favor for an old friend, Glen accepted the offer to tour with Styx. Together, along with James Young, Tommy Shaw, Todd Sucherman, and Lawrence Gowan, have now completed hundreds of dates in their never-ending quest to bring live Styx music to every corner of the globe. They have released a live double CD (along with REO Speedwagon) called "Arch Allies," and in 2003 released the studio album "Cyclorama", which featured Glen on lead vocals, backing vocals, bass, and 12-string acoustic guitar.
2004 saw the release of Glen's newest solo album, "Welcome To Hollywood."
In 2007, Glen produced a live concert performance of "Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band", carefully replicating a note for note recreation of The Beatles' album in celebration of its 40th anniversary release, complete with orchestra, indian instrumentalists, bells and whistles.
In 2008, Glen took on The Beatles' 'white album' in recognition of the 40th anniversary, along with a theatrical video presentation and 40 member band/orchestra.
Glen's annual Xmas Xtravaganza charity event not only saw it's 18th year in 2008, but was joined by his 1st annual Halloween Xtravaganza charity concert.


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Elizabeth Blackwell: America's First Female Medical Doctor
Fun Facts About Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell
Elizabeth Blackwell 1821-1910, American physician, b. England; sister of Henry Brown Blackwell .
She emigrated to New York City when she was eleven years old. During Elizabeth's childhood she took all the subjects the boys did at school. It was said that she wouldn't leave until all of her writing was perfect.
When Elizabeth was ready to start college she applied to many colleges. Before applying to college she had gone to many teachers' houses and trained with them. After many tries, she finally was the first women accepted to Geneva Medical College (then part of Geneva College, early name of Hobart). Even though she was accepted, the school did not seem to take her seriously. Nonetheless, her perseverance led her to a medical degree, which she received in 1849.
After she finished college she went to France to get more training. Elizabeth tried to enter La Maternite as a student apprentice. Even though the hospital did not recognize her degree, they let her be a nurse. While she was working there she got to help some doctors. One time she was called to take care of a baby whose eyes were infected. When she bent over the baby, some of the liquid squirted into her own eye. It got infected and resulted in her losing sight in that eye.
After she recovered she came home to the US. Shortly after, she tried to start her own hospital. A big problem was that no one wanted to see a female doctor. After she treated each patient they would spread the word about how good she was, and soon lots of people were coming to her.
With her sister, Emily Blackwell (1826-1910) who was also a doctor, and Marie Zackrzewska (an assistant), she founded (1857) the New York Infirmary for Women and Children, which was expanded in 1868 to include a Women's College for the training of doctors, the first of its kind.
In 1869, Dr. Blackwell settled in England, where she became (1875) professor of gynecology at the London School of Medicine for Women, which she had helped to establish.
She wrote Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women (1895) and many other books and papers on health and education.
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The Giant Panda: China's Endangered and Solitary Creatures
The Giant Panda
Fun Facts About the Giant Panda
Order: Carnivora
Family: Ursidae
Genus and species: Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Giant pandas live in a few mountain ranges in central China, in Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces. They once lived in lowland areas, but farming, forest clearing, and other development now restrict giant pandas to the mountains.
Giant pandas live in broadleaf and coniferous forests with a dense understory of bamboo, at elevations between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. Torrential rains or dense mist throughout the year characterizes these forests, often shrouded in heavy clouds.
The giant panda, a black-and-white bear, has a body typical of bears. It has black fur on ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, and shoulders. The rest of the animal's coat is white. Although scientists do not know why these unusual bears are black and white, some speculate that the bold coloring provides effective camouflage into their shade-dappled snowy and rocky surroundings. The panda's thick, wooly coat keeps it warm in the cool forests of its habitat. Giant pandas have large molar teeth and strong jaw muscles for crushing tough bamboo. Many people find these chunky, lumbering animals to be cute, but giant pandas can be as dangerous as any other bear.
About the size of an American black bear, giant pandas stand between two and three feet tall at the shoulder (on all four legs), and reach four to six feet long. Males are larger than females, weighing up to 250 pounds in the wild. Females rarely reach 220 pounds.
The giant panda is listed as endangered in the World Conservation Union's (IUCN's) Red List of Threatened Animals. There are about 1,600 left in the wild. Nearly 300 pandas live in zoos and breeding centers around the world, mostly in China.
Scientists aren't sure how long giant pandas live in the wild, but they are sure it's shorter than lifespans in zoos. Chinese scientists have reported zoo pandas as old as 35. The National Zoo's Hsing-Hsing died at age 28 in 1999.
A wild giant panda's diet is almost exclusively (99 percent) bamboo. The balance consists of other grasses and occasional small rodents or musk deer fawns. In zoos, giant pandas eat bamboo, sugar cane, rice gruel, a special high-fiber biscuit, carrots, apples, and sweet potatoes.
Adult giant pandas are generally solitary, but they do communicate periodically through scent marks, calls, and occasional meetings. Offspring stay with their mothers from one and a half to three years.
The giant panda has lived in bamboo forests for several million years. It is a highly specialized animal, with unique adaptations.
Feeding adaptations
Millions of Zoo visitors enjoy watching giant pandas eat. A panda usually eats while sitting upright, in a pose that resembles how humans sit on the floor. This posture leaves the front paws free to grasp bamboo stems with the help of a "pseudo thumb," formed by an elongated and enlarged wrist bone covered with a fleshy pad of skin. The panda also uses its powerful jaws and strong teeth to crush the tough, fibrous bamboo into bits.
A giant panda's digestive system is more similar to that of a carnivore than an herbivore, and so much of what is eaten is passed as waste. To make up for the inefficient digestion, a panda needs to consume a comparatively large amount of food—from 20 to 40 pounds of bamboo
each day—to get all its nutrients. To obtain this much food means that a panda must spend 10 to 16 hours a day foraging and eating. The rest of its time is spent mostly sleeping and resting.
Wild giant pandas get much of the water they need from bamboo, a grass whose contents are about half water. (New bamboo shoots are about 90 percent water.) But giant pandas need more water than what bamboo alone can provide. So almost every day wild pandas also drink fresh water from rivers and streams that are fed by melting snowfall in high mountain peaks. The temperate forests of central China where giant pandas live receive about 30 to 40 inches of rain and snow a year. Charleston, West Virginia—a city with a similar temperate climate—receives about the same amount of rain and snow: an average of 42.5 inches a year.
Giant pandas reach breeding maturity between four and eight years of age. They may be reproductive until about age 20. Female pandas ovulate only once a year, in the spring. A short period of two to three days around ovulation is the only time she is able to conceive. Calls and scents draw males and females to each other.
Female giant pandas give birth between 95 and 160 days after mating. Although females may give birth to two young, usually only one survives. Giant panda cubs may stay with their mothers for up to three years before striking out on their own. This means a wild female, at best, can produce young only every other year; in her lifetime, she may successfully raise only five to eight cubs. The giant pandas' naturally slow breeding rate prevents a population from recovering quickly from illegal hunting, habitat loss, and other human-related causes of mortality.
At birth, the cub is helpless, and it takes considerable effort on the mother's part to raise it. A newborn cub weighs three to five ounces and is about the size of a stick of butter. Pink, hairless, and blind, the cub is 1/900th the size of its mother. Except for a marsupial (such as the kangaroo or opossum), a giant panda baby is the smallest mammal newborn relative to its mother's size.
Cubs do not open their eyes until they are six to eight weeks of age and are not mobile until three months. A cub may nurse for eight to nine months. A cub is nutritionally weaned at one year, but not socially weaned for up to two years.
A wild panda spends much of its day resting, feeding, and seeking food. Unlike other bears from temperate climates, giant pandas do not hibernate. Until recently, scientists thought giant pandas spent most of their lives alone, with males and females meeting only during the breeding season. Recent studies paint a different picture, in which small groups of pandas share a large territory and sometimes meet outside the breeding season. Much remains to be learned about the secret lives of these elusive animals, and every new discovery helps scientists in their battle to save this species.
Special thanks to nationalzoo.si.edu
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import org.springframework.transaction.annotation.Propagation;
import org.springframework.transaction.annotation.Transactional;
import ru.test.struts2.dao.DAO;
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import ru.test.struts2.entity.Person;
import ru.test.struts2.entity.Transfer;

import java.math.BigDecimal;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

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HomeNgā Kaupapa | What's OnNews2020Council supports refurbishment of Ōtaki College gymnasium
Council supports refurbishment of Ōtaki College gymnasium
Published 01 Sep 2020
Kāpiti Coast District Council will contribute $345,000 over six years to the refurbishment of the Ōtaki College gymnasium in exchange for community use of the facility for sporting events and training.
The funding, which was agreed through Council's Long Term Plan 2018–38, will allow local sports teams and clubs to access the gym outside of school hours for the duration of the refurbishment for a small koha.
"We are delighted to be able to provide this support to Ōtaki College which will help create a better facility for current and future students, as well as for our wider community to enjoy and benefit from," says James Jefferson, Group Manager Place and Space.
The funding will go towards upgrades to the two gym rooms, offices, changing rooms and toilets and follows a successful application to the New Zealand Community Trust for the construction of a new climbing wall at the gymnasium. Work is being undertaken in stages to allow the gym to remain in use.
"We know that getting active has really positive impacts on mental, physical and social well-being, and I'm delighted that we can progress our plans to create a high quality facility for our students and wider community that encourages participation and provides sporting opportunities," says Andy Fraser, Principal of Ōtaki College.
"I want to acknowledge the support of the Ōtaki Community Board and members of our school community for their commitment to getting the project underway."
"Ōtaki College is a vital part of our community and the gym facility is available for use not only by students but many of our community groups. It made good sense to support the refurbishment and to ensure the facility and College can continue to make a valuable contribution," says Ōtaki Community Board Chair Chris Papps.
During term time, the gym is available to the public from 3.30pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 10pm Saturday, Sunday and during school holidays.
For bookings and more information, contact Ōtaki College Sports Coordinator Kirsty Doyle on 06 364 8204 or at [email protected]
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Q: Simple css: overlaying divs shifted one pixel I want text2 to appear overlaying but shifted 1 pixel to the right of text1 (shadow effect, sort of).
I've put each in a nested div with position:relative; I've set z-index 1 and 2
However, the two texts still appear one below the other.  The workaround is to make the top in text2 minus 28, but what am I missing about the concepts relative and z-index?
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A: You will want the positions to be absolute instead of relative. Because relative puts it relative to the previous element while absolute puts it absolute to its parent. See an example here.
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A: You need to set the text1, text2 position to absolute and the titles position to relative, then the text divs will be positioned relative to titles.
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4 TYPES OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE GRAPHENE……………. 50
4.1 Properties…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50
4.2 3D Graphene………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 51
4.3 Graphene Quantum Dots……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51
5 PRODUCER PRODUCTION CAPACITIES BY GRAPHENE TYPE. 56
5.1 Graphene oxide…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 58
5.2 Graphene nanoplatelets………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 60
5.3 CVD graphene film……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 62
5.4 Planned graphene capacities 2018 onwards………………………………………………………………………………. 63
6 GRAPHENE PRICING…………………………………………………………….. 64
6.1 Pristine Graphene Flakes………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 65
6.2 Few-Layer Graphene……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 66
6.4 Reduced Graphene Oxide……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 67
6.6 Graphene Oxide Nanosheets………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 68
6.7 Multilayer Graphene (MLG)……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 69
6.8 Mass production of lower grade graphene materials…………………………………………………………………….. 69
6.9 High grade graphene difficult to mass produce……………………………………………………………………………. 69
6.10 Bulk supply…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 70
6.11 Commoditisation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
7 GRAPHENE IN 3D PRINTING…………………………………………………. 71
7.1 APPLICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 71
7.2 GLOBAL MARKET SIZE AND OPPORTUNITY………………………………………………………………………….. 71
8 GRAPHENE IN ADHESIVES…………………………………………………… 73
9 GRAPHENE IN AIRCRAFT AND AEROSPACE…………………………. 77
10 GRAPHENE IN AUTOMOTIVE………………………………………………… 84
10.1 APPLICATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 84
10.2 GLOBAL MARKET SIZE AND OPPORTUNITY………………………………………………………………………. 87
11 GRAPHENE IN COATINGS…………………………………………………….. 90
12 GRAPHENE IN COMPOSITES………………………………………………… 96
12.2 GLOBAL MARKET SIZE AND OPPORTUNITY…………………………………………………………………….. 100
13 GRAPHENE IN FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS, WEARABLES, CONDUCTIVE FILMS AND DISPLAYS……………………………………….. 104
13.1 APPLICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 104
14 GRAPHENE IN CONDUCTIVE INKS………………………………………. 119
15 GRAPHENE IN TRANSISTORS AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS… 129
16 GRAPHENE IN MEMORY DEVICES………………………………………. 137
17 GRAPHENE IN PHOTONICS…………………………………………………. 143
18 GRAPHENE IN BATTERIES………………………………………………….. 150
19 GRAPHENE IN SUPERCAPACITORS……………………………………. 156
20 GRAPHENE IN SOLAR………………………………………………………… 164
21 GRAPHENE IN FUEL CELLS………………………………………………… 169
22 GRAPHENE IN LED LIGHTING AND UVC………………………………. 173
22.1.1 APPLICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 173
22.1.3 GLOBAL MARKET SIZE AND OPPORTUNITY………………………………………………………………… 175
23 GRAPHENE IN OIL AND GAS……………………………………………….. 177
24 GRAPHENE IN FILTRATION…………………………………………………. 186
25 GRAPHENE IN LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOMEDICINE………………. 194
26 GRAPHENE IN LUBRICANTS……………………………………………….. 213
27 GRAPHENE IN RUBBER AND TIRES…………………………………….. 217
28 GRAPHENE IN SENSORS…………………………………………………….. 221
29 GRAPHENE IN SMART TEXTILES AND APPAREL…………………. 231
29.1 APPLICATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 232
30 GRAPHENE IN CEMENT ADDITIVES…………………………………….. 243
31 GRAPHENE PRODUCERS……………………………………………………. 246
32 GRAPHENE PRODUCT AND APPLICATION DEVELOPERS……. 314
33 REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………….. 370
Table 1: Demand for graphene (tons), 2010-2030……………………………………………………………………………………. 32
Table 2: Main graphene producers by country and annual production capacities…………………………………………….. 34
Table 3: Consumer products incorporating graphene………………………………………………………………………………… 35
Table 4: Graphene investments and financial agreements 2017-2018………………………………………………………….. 36
Table 5: Market opportunity assessment matrix for graphene applications…………………………………………………….. 41
Table 6: Graphene industrial collaborations, licence agreements and target markets……………………………………….. 44
Table 7: Properties of graphene…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51
Table 8: Comparison of graphene QDs and semiconductor QDs…………………………………………………………………. 52
Table 9: Graphene quantum dot producers…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55
Table 10: Graphene oxide production capacity in tons by country/year, 2010-2018………………………………………….. 58
Table 11: Graphene oxide production capacity in tons by region, 2010-2018………………………………………………….. 59
Table 12: Graphene nanoplatelets capacity in tons by country/year, 2010-2018……………………………………………… 60
Table 13: Graphene nanoplatelets capacity in tons by region, 2010-2018……………………………………………………… 61
Table 14: CVD graphene film capacity in tons by country/year, 2010-2018/ 000s m2………………………………………… 63
Table 15: Planned graphene production capacities…………………………………………………………………………………… 63
Table 16: Types of graphene and prices………………………………………………………………………………………………… 64
Table 17: Pristine graphene flakes pricing by producer……………………………………………………………………………… 65
Table 18: Few-layer graphene pricing by producer…………………………………………………………………………………… 66
Table 19: Graphene nanoplatelets pricing by producer……………………………………………………………………………… 67
Table 20: Reduced graphene oxide pricing, by producer……………………………………………………………………………. 67
Table 21: Graphene quantum dots pricing by producer……………………………………………………………………………… 68
Table 22: Graphene oxide nanosheets pricing by producer………………………………………………………………………… 68
Table 23: Multi-layer graphene pricing by producer………………………………………………………………………………….. 69
Table 24: Graphene properties relevant to application in 3D printing…………………………………………………………….. 71
Table 25: Market size for graphene in 3D printing…………………………………………………………………………………….. 71
Table 26: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in 3D printing………………………………………………………….. 71
Table 27: Demand for graphene in 3-D printing (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………………….. 72
Table 28: Graphene properties relevant to application in adhesives……………………………………………………………… 74
Table 29: Applications and benefits of graphene in adhesives…………………………………………………………………….. 74
Table 30: Market size for graphene in adhesives……………………………………………………………………………………… 75
Table 31: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in adhesives……………………………………………………………. 75
Table 32: Demand for graphene in adhesives (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………………. 77
Table 33: Applications and benefits of graphene in aerospace……………………………………………………………………. 79
Table 34: Market size for graphene in aircfaft and aerospace……………………………………………………………………… 80
Table 35: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in aerospace…………………………………………………………… 81
Table 36: Demand for graphene in aerospace (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 83
Table 37: Applications and benefits of graphene in the automotive industry…………………………………………………… 86
Table 38: Market size for graphene in the automotive industry……………………………………………………………………. 87
Table 39: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in the automotive industry………………………………………….. 87
Table 40: Demand for graphene in automotive (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 89
Table 41: Graphene properties relevant to application in coatings……………………………………………………………….. 91
Table 42: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in the coatings market………………………………………………. 93
Table 43: Demand for graphene in coatings (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………………………. 95
Table 44: Graphene properties relevant to application in polymer composites………………………………………………… 97
Table 45: Applications and benefits of graphene in composites…………………………………………………………………… 98
Table 46: Market size for graphene in composites………………………………………………………………………………….. 100
Table 47: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in the composites market…………………………………………. 100
Table 48: Demand for graphene in composites (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………………… 102
Table 49: Applications and benefits of graphene in flexible electronics and conductive films…………………………….. 105
Table 50: Graphene properties relevant to application in sensors………………………………………………………………. 111
Table 51: Market size for graphene in flexible electronics and conductive films……………………………………………… 112
Table 52: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in flexible electronics, wearables, conductive films and displays……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 113
Table 53: Demand for graphene in flexible electronics (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………….. 114
Table 54: Market challenges rating for graphene in the flexible electronics, wearables, conductive films and displays market……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 118
Table 55: Comparative properties of conductive inks………………………………………………………………………………. 119
Table 56: Printable electronics products……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 120
Table 57: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in conductive inks…………………………………………………… 126
Table 58: Conductive inks in the flexible and stretchable electronics market 2017-2027 revenue forecast (million $), by ink types…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 127
Table 59: Demand for graphene in conductive ink (tons), 2018-2027………………………………………………………….. 128
Table 60: Comparative properties of silicon and graphene transistors…………………………………………………………. 131
Table 61: Applications and benefits of graphene in transistors, integrated circuits and other components……………. 132
Table 62: Market size for graphene in transistors, integrated circuits and other components…………………………….. 133
Table 63: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in transistors, integrated circuits and other components….. 133
Table 64: Demand for graphene in transistors and integrated circuits (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………. 135
Table 65: Market size for graphene in memory devices……………………………………………………………………………. 139
Table 66: Demand for graphene in memory devices (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………….. 141
Table 67: Graphene properties relevant to application in optical modulators…………………………………………………. 144
Table 68: Applications and benefits of graphene in photonics……………………………………………………………………. 146
Table 69: Market size for graphene in photonics…………………………………………………………………………………….. 147
Table 70: Demand for graphene in photonics (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 148
Table 71: Market size for graphene in batteries……………………………………………………………………………………… 153
Table 72: Potential addressable market for thin film, flexible and printed batteries…………………………………………. 154
Table 73: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in batteries……………………………………………………………. 155
Table 74: Demand for graphene in batteries (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………………. 155
Table 75: Comparative properties of graphene supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries………………………………… 157
Table 76: Applications and benefits of graphene in supercapacitors……………………………………………………………. 158
Table 77: Market size for graphene in supercapacitors…………………………………………………………………………….. 160
Table 78: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in supercapacitors………………………………………………….. 161
Table 79: Demand for graphene in supercapacitors (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………… 162
Table 80: Market size for graphene in photovoltaics………………………………………………………………………………… 166
Table 82: Potential addressable market for photovoltaics…………………………………………………………………………. 167
Table 83: Demand for graphene in photovoltaics (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………………. 168
Table 84: Applications and benefits of graphene in fuel cells and hydrogen storage……………………………………….. 170
Table 85: Market size for graphene in fuel cells and hydrogen storage………………………………………………………… 171
Table 86: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in fuel cells and hydrogen storage……………………………… 172
Table 87: Demand for graphene in fuel cells (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………………. 172
Table 88: Applications of graphene in lighting………………………………………………………………………………………… 173
Table 89: Market size for graphene in LED lighting and UVC…………………………………………………………………….. 175
Table 90: Investment opportunity assessment for graphene in the lighting market…………………………………………. 176
Table 91: Demand for graphene in lighting (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………………………. 177
Table 92: Applications of graphene in the oil and gas market……………………………………………………………………. 178
Table 93: Application markets, competing materials, graphene advantages and current market size in oil and gas.. 182
Table 94: Market summary and revenues for graphene in the oil and gas market………………………………………….. 183
Table 95: Potential addressable market for graphene in the oil and gas market…………………………………………….. 184
Table 96: Demand for graphene in oil and gas (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………. 185
Table 97: Applications and benefits of graphene in filtration and separation………………………………………………….. 187
Table 98: Market size for graphene in filtration………………………………………………………………………………………. 190
Table 99: Potential addressable market for graphene in the filtration market…………………………………………………. 191
Table 100: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in the filtration and separation market………………………… 191
Table 101: Demand for graphene in filtration (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………………. 192
Table 102: Graphene properties relevant to application in biomedicine and healthcare…………………………………… 194
Table 103: Applications and benefits of graphene in life sciences and medical……………………………………………… 194
Table 104: Applications in flexible and stretchable health monitors, by advanced materials type and benefits thereof. 202
Table 105: Market size for graphene in biomedical and healthcare…………………………………………………………….. 208
Table 106: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in biomedical & healthcare markets…………………………… 210
Table 107: Potential addressable market for graphene in biomedical & healthcare markets……………………………… 211
Table 108: Demand for graphene in life sciences and medical (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………….. 212
Table 109: Applications of graphene in the lubricants market……………………………………………………………………. 214
Table 110: Applications of carbon nanomaterials in lubricants…………………………………………………………………… 214
Table 111: Market size for graphene in lubricants…………………………………………………………………………………… 214
Table 112: Potential addressable market for graphene in the lubricants market…………………………………………….. 215
Table 113: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in lubricants…………………………………………………………. 215
Table 114: Demand for graphene in lubricants (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………. 216
Table 115: Applications of graphene in rubber and tires…………………………………………………………………………… 217
Table 116: Market summary and revenues for graphene in the rubber and tires market………………………………….. 218
Table 117: Potential addressable market for graphene in the rubber and tires market…………………………………….. 219
Table 118: Investment opportunity assessment for graphene in the rubber and tires market…………………………….. 219
Table 119: Demand for graphene in rubber and tires (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………. 220
Table 120: Applications and benefits of graphene in sensors…………………………………………………………………….. 222
Table 121: Graphene properties relevant to application in sensors……………………………………………………………… 223
Table 122: Comparison of ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and graphene biosensor…………………… 227
Table 123: Market size for graphene in sensors……………………………………………………………………………………… 228
Table 124: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in the sensors market…………………………………………….. 229
Table 125: Demand for graphene in sensors (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………………. 230
Table 126: Nanocoatings applied in the textiles industry-type of coating, nanomaterials utilized, benefits and applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 232
Table 127: Desirable functional properties for the textiles industry afforded by the use of nanomaterials…………….. 234
Table 128: Applications and benefits of graphene in textiles and apparel…………………………………………………….. 235
Table 129: Global smart clothing, interactive fabrics and apparel market……………………………………………………… 238
Table 130: Potential addressable market for graphene in the smart textiles market………………………………………… 241
Table 131: Market opportunity assessment for graphene in smart textiles and apparel……………………………………. 241
Table 132: Demand for graphene in textiles (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………….. 242
Table 133: Potential addressable market for graphene in the cement market……………………………………………….. 244
Table 134: Demand for graphene in cement (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………………. 244
Table 135: Graphene producers and types produced………………………………………………………………………………. 246
Table 136: Graphene producers target market matrix……………………………………………………………………………… 249
Table 137: Graphene industrial collaborations, licence agreements and target markets………………………………….. 314
Table 138: Graphene product developers and end users target market matrix………………………………………………. 318
Figure 1: Demand for graphene, 2010-2030……………………………………………………………………………………………. 33
Figure 2: Vittoria bike tires incorporating graphene…………………………………………………………………………………… 35
Figure 3: Demand for graphene, by market, 2018. Figures based on market graphene producers sell to, including samples……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 40
Figure 4: Graphene layer structure schematic…………………………………………………………………………………………. 49
Figure 5: Graphite and graphene………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
Figure 6: Graphene and its descendants: top right: graphene; top left: graphite = stacked graphene; bottom right: nanotube=rolled graphene; bottom left: fullerene=wrapped graphene. …………………………………………………… 50
Figure 7: Schematic of (a) CQDs and (c) GQDs. HRTEM images of (b) C-dots and (d) GQDs showing combination of zigzag and armchair edges (positions marked as 1–4)………………………………………………………………………… 53
Figure 8: Green-fluorescing graphene quantum dots………………………………………………………………………………… 54
Figure 9: Graphene quantum dots………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 55
Figure 10: Fabrication methods of graphene…………………………………………………………………………………………… 57
Figure 11: Graphene oxide production capacity in tons by region, 2010-2018…………………………………………………. 60
Figure 12: Graphene nanoplatelets capacity in tons by region, 2010-2018…………………………………………………….. 62
Figure 13: CVD Graphene on Cu Foil……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 62
Figure 14: Demand for graphene in 3-D printing (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………. 73
Figure 15: Graphene Adhesives…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 74
Figure 16: Potential addressable market for graphene in adhesives……………………………………………………………… 76
Figure 17: Demand for graphene in adhesives (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 77
Figure 18: Graphene enhanced aircraft cargo container…………………………………………………………………………….. 78
Figure 19: Graphene aircraft……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 79
Figure 20: Potential addressable market for graphene in aerospace…………………………………………………………….. 82
Figure 21: Potential addressable market for graphene-enabled applications in aerospace…………………………………. 83
Figure 22: Demand for graphene in aerospace (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………………….. 84
Figure 23: Graphene-based automotive components………………………………………………………………………………… 85
Figure 24: Antistatic graphene tire………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 86
Figure 25: Potential addressable market for graphene in the automotive sector………………………………………………. 88
Figure 27: Demand for graphene in automotive(tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 90
Figure 28: Water permeation through a brick without (left) and with (right) "graphene paint" coating……………………. 92
Figure 29: Four layers of graphene oxide coatings on polycarbonate……………………………………………………………. 93
Figure 30: Potential addressable market for graphene in the coatings market………………………………………………… 94
Figure 32: Demand for graphene in coatings (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………….. 96
Figure 33: Potential addressable market for graphene in composites………………………………………………………….. 101
Figure 34: Potential addressable market for graphene in the composites market…………………………………………… 102
Figure 35: Demand for graphene in composites (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………….. 103
Figure 36: Moxi flexible film developed for smartphone application…………………………………………………………….. 104
Figure 37: Flexible graphene touch screen……………………………………………………………………………………………. 105
Figure 38: Galapad Settler smartphone………………………………………………………………………………………………… 105
Figure 39: Flexible organic light emitting diode (OLED) using graphene electrode………………………………………….. 106
Figure 40: Graphene electrochromic devices. Top left: Exploded-view illustration of the graphene electrochromic device. The device is formed by attaching two graphene-coated PVC substrates face-to-face and filling the gap with a liquid ionic electrolyte………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 107
Figure 41: Flexible mobile phones with graphene transparent conductive film……………………………………………….. 108
Figure 42: Foldable graphene E-paper…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 108
Figure 43: C2Sense flexible sensor…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 110
Figure 44: Wearable gas sensor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 112
Figure 45: BeBop Sensors Marcel Modular Data Gloves………………………………………………………………………….. 112
Figure 46: Potential addressable market for graphene in the flexible electronics, wearables, conductive films and displays market………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 114
Figure 47: Demand for graphene in flexible electronics (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………. 115
Figure 48: Global transparent conductive electrodes market forecast by materials type, 2012-2027, millions $…….. 116
Figure 49: Schematic of the wet roll-to-roll graphene transfer from copper foils to polymeric substrates……………… 117
Figure 50: The transmittance of glass/ITO, glass/ITO/four organic layers, and glass/ITO/four organic layers/4-layer graphene………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 118
Figure 51: BGT Materials graphene ink product……………………………………………………………………………………… 120
Figure 52: Printed graphene conductive ink…………………………………………………………………………………………… 121
Figure 53: Flexible RFID tag………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 122
Figure 54: Textiles covered in conductive graphene ink…………………………………………………………………………… 123
Figure 55: Graphene printed antenna………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 124
Figure 56: Printed antennas for aircraft………………………………………………………………………………………………… 124
Figure 57: Vorbeck Materials conductive ink products……………………………………………………………………………… 125
Figure 58: Potential addressable market for graphene in the conductive ink market……………………………………….. 126
Figure 59: Conductive inks in the flexible and stretchable electronics market 2017-2027 revenue forecast (million $), by ink types…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 127
Figure 60: Demand for graphene in conductive ink (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………. 129
Figure 61: Graphene IC in wafer tester………………………………………………………………………………………………… 130
Figure 62: A monolayer WS2-based flexible transistor array……………………………………………………………………… 130
Figure 63: Schematic cross-section of a graphene based transistor (GBT, left) and a graphene field-effect transistor (GFET, right)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 131
Figure 64: Potential addressable market for graphene in transistors and integrated circuits……………………………… 134
Figure 65: Potential addressable market for graphene in the transistors and integrated circuits market………………. 135
Figure 66: Demand for graphene in transistors and integrated circuits (tons), 2018-2030………………………………… 136
Figure 67: Graphene oxide-based RRAm device on a flexible substrate………………………………………………………. 137
Figure 68: Layered structure of tantalum oxide, multilayer graphene and platinum used for resistive random access memory (RRAM)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 138
Figure 69: A schematic diagram for the mechanism of the resistive switching in metal/GO/Pt…………………………… 138
Figure 70: Carbon nanotubes NRAM chip…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 139
Figure 71: Stretchable SWCNT memory and logic devices for wearable electronics……………………………………….. 139
Figure 72: Potential addressable market for graphene in the memory devices market…………………………………….. 141
Figure 73: Demand for graphene in memory devices (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………. 142
Figure 74: Hybrid graphene phototransistors…………………………………………………………………………………………. 145
Figure 75: Wearable health monitor incorporating graphene photodetectors…………………………………………………. 145
Figure 76: Flexible PEN coated with graphene and a QD thin film (20nm) is highly visibly transparent and photosensitive………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 146
Figure 77: Potential addressable market for graphene in photonics…………………………………………………………….. 148
Figure 78: Demand for graphene in photonics (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………………….. 149
Figure 79: LG Chem Heaxagonal battery……………………………………………………………………………………………… 152
Figure 80: H600 concept car……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 153
Figure 81: Anion concept car……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 153
Figure 82: Potential addressable market for graphene in the thin film, flexible and printed batteries market…………. 155
Figure 83: Demand for graphene in batteries (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 156
Figure 84: Skeleton Technologies ultracapacitor…………………………………………………………………………………….. 157
Figure 85: The SkelStart Engine Start Module 2.0 based on the graphene-based SkelCap ultracapacitors………….. 158
Figure 86: Zapgo supercapacitor phone charger…………………………………………………………………………………….. 159
Figure 87: Stretchable graphene supercapacitor…………………………………………………………………………………….. 160
Figure 88: Potential addressable market for graphene in supercapacitors……………………………………………………. 161
Figure 89: Demand for graphene in supercapacitors (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………….. 163
Figure 90: Solar cell with nanowires and graphene electrode…………………………………………………………………….. 164
Figure 91: Schematic illustration of the fabrication concept for textile-based dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) made by sewing textile electrodes onto cloth or paper…………………………………………………………………………………… 165
Figure 92: Potential addressable market for graphene in photovoltaics……………………………………………………….. 168
Figure 93: Demand for graphene in photovoltaics (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………… 169
Figure 94: Potential addressable market for graphene in fuel cells……………………………………………………………… 171
Figure 95: Demand for graphene in fuel cells (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 173
Figure 96: LG OLED flexible lighting panel……………………………………………………………………………………………. 174
Figure 97: Flexible OLED incorporated into automotive headlight………………………………………………………………. 175
Figure 98: Potential addressable market for graphene in lighting……………………………………………………………….. 176
Figure 99: Demand for graphene in lighting (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………………… 177
Figure 100: Schematic of boron doped graphene for application in gas sensors……………………………………………. 179
Figure 101: Directa Plus Grafysorber…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 181
Figure 102: Nanometer-scale pores in single-layer freestanding graphene membrane can effectively filter NaCl salt from water……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 182
Figure 103: Demand for graphene in oil and gas (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………………. 186
Figure 104: Degradation of organic dye molecules by graphene hybrid composite photocatalysts……………………… 189
Figure 105: Graphene anti-smog mask………………………………………………………………………………………………… 189
Figure 106: Potential addressable market for graphene in the filtration market………………………………………………. 190
Figure 107: Demand for graphene in filtration (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 193
Figure 108: Graphene Frontiers' Six™ chemical sensors consists of a field effect transistor (FET) with a graphene channel. Receptor molecules, such as DNA, are attached directly to the graphene channel………………………. 198
Figure 109: Graphene-Oxide based chip prototypes for biopsy-free early cancer diagnosis……………………………… 199
Figure 110: Connected human body……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 200
Figure 111: Flexible, lightweight temperature sensor……………………………………………………………………………….. 201
Figure 112: Graphene-based E-skin patch……………………………………………………………………………………………. 202
Figure 113: Smart e-skin system comprising health-monitoring sensors, displays, and ultra flexible PLEDs…………. 204
Figure 114: Graphene medical patch…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 204
Figure 115: TempTraQ wearable wireless thermometer…………………………………………………………………………… 205
Figure 116: Mimo baby monitor………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 205
Figure 117: Nanowire skin hydration patch……………………………………………………………………………………………. 206
Figure 118: Wearable sweat sensor…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 206
Figure 119: GraphWear wearable sweat sensor…………………………………………………………………………………….. 207
Figure 120: Global medical and healthcare smart textiles and wearables market, 2015-2027, billions $………………. 209
Figure 122: Potential addressable market for graphene-enabled applications in the biomedical and healthcare market……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 212
Figure 123: Demand for graphene in life sciences and medical (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………. 213
Figure 124: Demand for graphene in lubricants (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………………… 217
Figure 125: Demand for graphene in rubber and tires (tons), 2018-2030……………………………………………………… 221
Figure 126: GFET sensors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 225
Figure 127: First generation point of care diagnostics……………………………………………………………………………… 226
Figure 128: Graphene Field Effect Transistor Schematic………………………………………………………………………….. 227
Figure 129: Potential addressable market for graphene in the sensors market………………………………………………. 230
Figure 130: Demand for graphene in sensors (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 231
Figure 131: Colmar graphene ski jacket……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 237
Figure 132: Conductive yarns…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 237
Figure 133: Global smart clothing, interactive fabrics and apparel market 2013-2030 revenue forecast (million $)…. 238
Figure 134 Global smart clothing, interactive fabrics and apparel sales by market segment, 2016…………………….. 239
Figure 135: Global market revenues for nanotech-enabled smart clothing and apparel 2014-2021, in US$, conservative estimate………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 240
Figure 136: Global market revenues for nanotech-enabled smart clothing and apparel 2014-2021, in US$, optimistic estimate………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 240
Figure 137: Demand for graphene in textiles (tons), 2018-2030…………………………………………………………………. 242
Figure 138: Demand for graphene in cement (tons), 2018-2030………………………………………………………………… 245
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Cooking isn't my favorite thing in the world. At our house, that's much more Andy's domain. So much so, in fact, that this morning when I lamented that I was out of Cheerios he went ahead and whipped up some pancakes. Good stuff.
Anyway, we're working on improving the collective Steingruebl diet, so that means I'm at least getting dinner started before Andy gets home. It makes a huge difference when we all eat at the same time. Tonight's menu item was enchiladas, but I just wasn't feeling it. (Especially after a rousing chorus of "But Mooommmmmyyyyyyy! I don't like enchiladas!) Time to try something new.
Then, I lined a round baking dish with a tortilla and put some of that cooked up stuff on it, and covered it all with cheese.
A few layers like that later, and I was ready for the finishing touch on my "taco pie."
After twenty minutes in the oven, we had this!
And after twenty minutes at the table, we had this.
Elise didn't want taco pie. She informed us in her most pathetic, whiny voice that she wanted strawberry pie instead. I think she was annoyed that we laughed. Then she told us that she did not want any dinner at all. Sigh. I'm convinced that she will eventually eat like a civilized person.
We liked my concoction, and will likely have it again sometime soon. Or maybe we'll all just have strawberry pie for dinner. Not that this is wildly better than that, but it's a start.
Playing around in the kitchen sometimes results in better dinner than you'd find from a recipe.
Taco pie looks really good, by the way.


Quebec is the largest Canadian province in area and the second largest in population. Bordered on the Southeast by the United States and New Brunswick, on it's Southwest by Ontario, on it's West and North by Hudson Bay, and on it's Northeast by Newfoundland. Quebec is a mainly French-speaking society. Québec has more than 1 million lakes and waterways. The Saint Lawrence River, one of the most beautiful stretches of water in North America, crosses Québec from west to east, for 1000 km.
Québec's economy is highly industrialized and diversified. The province itself is home to the 38th largest economy in the world. Quebec's advanced manufacturing sector produces a wide variety of products for export, such as air traffic control equipment, software, subway trains, helicopters, compact disks, air purifiers, and toys. Montreal, the province's commercial capital, has developed competitive industries in space and aeronautics, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, energy, transportation, and finance. Montreal has also recently become known for its software startups, most notably with regards to the entertainment industry and follows Vancouver as a major movie-production center. In addition, the Province of Quebec is very rich in natural resources. Quebec produces more than a third of Canada's pulp and paper products and a large percentage of its soft lumber. The state-owned energy sector produces and sells large quantities of hydro-electricity to neighboring provinces and the United States.
Quebec is home to one of the most affordable and comprehensive educational systems in North America. The province has the highest rate of private school attendance of any Canadian province. Quebec has a public school system that is unique within Canada. While most Canadian provinces offer publicly funded schools through to the end of Grade 12, Quebec's secondary school students receive their diplomas after Grade 11. After completing secondary school, Quebec students may attend free pre-university or vocational programs through the province's CEGEP (Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionel) system. These schools offer, with free tuition, either 2 year pre-university programs or 3 year vocational programs for diplomas. Quebec chose this structure for their educational system in order to ensure that at least some amount of post-secondary education is universally accessible.


Infants and babies are prone to different skin infections because their skin is very tender and they are not immune enough to fight off the infection causing germs and bacteria. One of the very common skin conditions babies experience is rash which is often found in deep furrows of the skin folds, particularly in neck fold.
These rashes are bit itchy and at times painful therefore bring a lot of discomfort for the child. The discomfort and pain caused by rashes sometimes tend infants lose their appetite and as a result they start becoming weak. To avoid such severe condition, it is crucial to treat the skin condition as soon as possible.
There are many factors that play role in bringing about rashes such a damp skin, heat and humidity etc.
Babies are highly susceptible to have neck rashes as their neck area remains moist because of moisture from sweat, spit up and dribble. This persistent dampness provides ideal environment for the yeast to grow in neck folds and make infant rash happen.
The infants, especially below four months, can't lift their neck and the neck folds chafe against one another. This rubbing contributes to neck rash.
High humidity and heat trigger miliaria rash, rash with itching and petite red eruption.
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Keep the neck area dry.
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It took me two days to read an email from Brent, and this nearly meant that I missed our rehearsal. Flying by the seat of my pants I responded just in time. I arrived full of apology and grovel, to be met with the most humbling of good attitudes and professionalism. He walked in full of enthusiasm, gentle motivation, and attention to detail. We confirmed our choices, rehearsed and recorded our drafts in record time, and even had time to hang out and chat before our next engagements. That was a big lesson in zen and communication. Thanks Brent.
He is a bit of a legend in the folk/country scene, with a well-deserved reputation for songwriting and a swag of successes. A Tamworth Golden Guitar Winner, Brent was a must-see act in the 80's, and had some big hits on international charts. He has opened for BB King, and The Eagles, and released a series of classic Australian country albums. He's a bit of a legend, really.
The shoot with Brent took place in a bar / record shop / restaurant and longtime favourite of mine, "A Fan's Notes".
Run by Tamlyn Martinovich-Faulkner, the bar hosts musical trivia nights, vegan parmas, and hosts the odd vinyl launch. They do, of all things, a very popular Vegan Degustation Menu. and Tamlyn's social media game is goooood. Witty, slightly inappropriate and lots of fun. Lulu's record shop is out back (nestled between the kitchen and the loo). A perfect venue and one I felt comfortable asking to open early for us to use the space.
The Cover: Brent's stories are really fascinating to me. I really wanted to know more about his history with our chosen cover: Frank Jones' song My Brown Yarra. I wish I'd worked harder on interview skills beforehand- the discussion was broken up across the whole of the shoot, and lacks confidence and consistency, making it hard to edit.
His Song: I had first heard Brent's original "I Guess That Makes Me Strong) at a club in the city, we played on the same bill, and he had only just written it. I asked him to record it and send me a copy and he did. These days a full band arrangement lifts it into a kind of anthemic dream. Brent has a knack for writing songs with harmony opportunities, and they work well with a band or without.
Mine: Based on a pair of songs by Rob Moss and Kate Crowley, The Garden is written about a time when I'd been on tour and festivalling with those two. Their gorgeous voices were in my head, and Kate's line "My shed in brunswick doesn't have a great view- but I can still see the Marrar Moon, I'll light a fire and I'll think of you" set my scene, and I wrote her song into mine because of how much it shaped my summer. I keep playing it because it gives me a chance to tell people about her- but really she needs a credit for this song too. Playing an original with Brent was fantastic.


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Q: Is a three-tiered architecture with REST-like Business Logic possible or viable for secure web applications? So feel free to not only answer this question but to throw out suggestions or improvements. I've never put together a large scale web application before. Here's my thought process:

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*Persistence Layer: Standard Database (MySQL right now)

*Business Logic Layer: REST-like structure (PHP, Java Servlets, etc...)

*Presentation Layer: Web Browser, Android devices (application not browser), and others

The reason I selected this architecture is so that devices can devise their own custom UI's and tap into the REST-like functionality by using GET, POST, and what not to interact with the server.
Problem 1:
The problem is, how do you secure user's information? You can authenticate the user over an SSL connection and return a special HASH so that the user can manipulate their account but if someone is listening on the network, all they have to do is listen for a REST call and steal the HASH. One solution is that all REST-like calls have to be over SSL, but this causes another problem.
Problem 2:
If the REST procedures are in SSL, the browser has to use SSL for everything which from my understanding can be slow and cumbersome when unnecessary. Also, SOP makes it impossible to use SSL ajax calls to the REST procedures from an unsecure browser. HTTP and HTTPS are considered different origins even though its the same origin, different protocol.
Is this solution viable? How would I solve these two problems? Or possibly (probably) is there a better architecture I should look into for my web application. Thanks in advance for all suggestions.

A: If you want to secure the information you have to use SSL, since anybody can listen the network, and see the user information. If you want to secure the access, then use HTTP authentication RFC2617. Over SSL, Basic is secure enough, but if you don't want to use SSL for every request, Digest is the way to go:

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*your application can be stateless: i.e. more restful, easier load balancing, ...

*the authentication token can hardly be reused if listen (no session hijacking)

*almost every HTTP client (browser or lib) can use basic or digest HTTP authentication.

A: As it turns out, there is actually no great solution out there for this answer. You can either protect everything with SSL or devise your own home brew authentication system. A common method is to send the user a unique HASH, store the HASH in the database and in a cookie on the client's machine. Then only that user's IP, User-Agent, etc.. will be authenticated to that cookie.
So the answer is yes, the solution is viable. Extra security precautions will need to be maintained in order to disallow account hijacking. SSL for login will protected the password. A unique hash will allow the user to continue being authenticated without giving away their password to the account. Storing a large amount of information about the user such as IP, browser agent, etc... will disallow easy hijacking of an account.


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Behind a Declaration
Another fourth of July having passed, it is an occasion again to ponder the dramatic events of the American War for Independence, popularly known as the American Revolution (or Revolutionary War). The most important thing about the conflict is that it gave birth to the United States of America which has had no small impact on the subsequent history of the entire world, particularly after assuming global super-power status in the aftermath of World War II. That created some problems for the idea of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence that is still celebrated every fourth of July. As someone once said (I want to say it was Mussolini but I could be wrong), 'the problem with revolutions is that the revolutionaries survive them' or words to that effect. With the Declaration of Independence, the American revolutionaries claimed extraordinary powers. They claimed the "right" that any people dissatisfied with their government were justified in using violent means to overthrow that government and replace it with one more to their liking. The document, of course, is silent on how "the people" come to such a decision. After all, no democratic vote was taken across the colonies in favor of independence or even for rising up against the British. Even the most ardent Patriots had to admit that their cause was a minority one and that most colonists either opposed the revolution or were unwilling to support it.
Even at the time those stirring words were penned, exactly who "the people" included was a debatable point. Loyal Americans were even then being killed, tortured, robbed and driven into exile because they did not support the revolution. And, of course, as we still see clearly today, the United States, having achieved independence (and ultimately great power status) has never been willing to apply those same rights to other people or even their own. When the southern states voted to secede from the Union they were met with crushing military force and the utter devastation of their country to force them back into the Union. When the United States won The Philippines from Spain, the Union inherited a guerilla war for independence and American troops had to be sent in to crush the Filipino rebels. Americans are expected to change governments by means of the democratic process rather than armed rebellion, within the structure of the federal republic set up by the constitution with must remain always sacrosanct. Revolutionaries all around the world, oftentimes the most monstrous of characters, have not hesitated to point out to the United States the hypocrisy of American opposition to their own acts of terror and rebellion given how they revere their own founders who did the same.
In that respect, the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence have sometimes been problematic for the United States but because it created the country these things can never be denounced but must be clung to with religious fervor. Some of the very same men who fought the Revolutionary War and helped write the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were some of the same men who had rebels shot for defying government regulations and passed the Alien and Sedition Act which put people in jail for daring to voice opposition to the government. Most historians, if they have any honesty at all, will admit this. However, they will usually fall back on the tired line that, while the American Patriots may not have been perfect, they were at least better than the British alternative. This is most often seen when modern, liberal American scholars must deal with groups they have ordained as perpetual victims; African-Americans and Native Americans. They must admit that men like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had slaves but paint them as being kindly masters who were never really comfortable with the institution. To hear some talk, one would think slaves had been forced on these men and that they were incapable of emancipating them even though they really, really wanted to.
They will also have to admit that, during the Revolutionary War, most Blacks took the side of the British Crown. Some will try to appear even-handed and understanding, pointing out (quite correctly) that it only made sense for slaves to side with the British since the British offered freedom in return for service to the Crown. However, most will hasten to add that this was no more than a British ruse and that the British never had any intention of actually keeping that promise. Here, despite their best efforts, their liberal condescension can usually be detected. They paint a picture of unfortunate, ignorant slaves being duped by those dastardly Brits. The truth, of course, is that most African-Americans sided with the British because it was in their own rational self-interest to do so and they were absolutely right. Just as attitudes on race were different in the northern colonies where there were no slaves, so too in Britain itself was slavery regarded as rather unsavory even at that time. Regardless of what happened during the war, slavery would have been abolished in America much earlier had the British won. At the time, the British attitude toward Blacks was not that different from any other people. The only difference was that in Britain the idea of equality, racial or otherwise, was still regarded as absurd. They saw slavery for what it was and that probably helped in getting rid of the institution. In America, on the other hand, slave holders could shout for liberty and be praised for it. Slavery was not really slavery, it was the "peculiar institution". Because the Founding Fathers had already declared that "all men are created equal" yet still owned slaves, it could only be reasoned that slaves were not just men deprived of their freedom but not men at all, simply property. With such an attitude it is no wonder that slavery lingered in America so long and was so hard to eradicate.
On the subject of the Native Americans, their suffering and the horrors inflicted on them are one of the least known aspects of the Revolutionary War. Many books tell of their attacks on colonial settlers, and there were such attacks and they were quite brutal affairs -such was local custom. However, few American history books relate how the Continental Army went on a punitive campaign against the American Indians, endeavoring to wipe them out completely, destroying everything they had, killing men, women and children alike and leaving nothing behind so that the survivors would starve or freeze to death. How many people know that the idealized George Washington, because of this campaign, was given a name by the Iroquois that meant, "Burner of Villages"? After Washington became the first President of the United States, for a long time many American Indians still used the term "Burner of Villages" as the title of every American President. Again, most American history does not talk too much about the part played by Native Americans at all, however, those that do try to play up the minority who allied with the Patriots or they, again, blame Indian atrocities on the British and paint the American Indians as being duped by more clever British officials into supporting their side. In fact, most Native Americans displayed a clear grasp of the political situation at the time and had for many years. They acted in their own rational self-interest which, unfortunately, meant choosing the side that was to lose. Just as in the French and Indian War they looked at the British who were sending over colonists and the French who mostly sent over Jesuits and fur traders and most decided it was in their best interest to side with France. In the Revolutionary War, even more looked at the colonies continuously reaching westward and the British Crown trying to keep them confined to the coastal region so as to avoid costly conflicts and quite logically sided with the British.
Unlike some monarchists, although my sympathies would unquestionably have been with the loyalists on July 4, 1776, I do not have the animus some do against the United States. It was a "revolution" in an academic sense only. Technically it was simply a war of secession. The "revolutionaries" won and yet the British government went on as before and King George III remained safely on his throne. I do, however, object to the way facts are glossed over (usually unpleasant ones) and the way the Revolutionary War and its main players have been so deified in the popular imagination. Many remark about how successful the United States was, growing and expanding and yet they fail to mention how this came about. There were certainly bitterly antagonistic political factions in the early republic (and still are) but the United States benefited immensely from what were rather cruel policies. The divisions that existed were differences of opinion between two varieties of liberals. The traditional conservatives, the loyalists, had all been driven from the country and that certainly makes government a great deal easier. Perhaps most significant though is the refusal to take responsibility for the consequences of the ideas and the fanaticism encouraged by the Revolution.
Many monarchists are quick to blame the French Revolution on the American Revolution. The ideas inspired it and the expense of French intervention caused it to this way of thinking. I, however, have never subscribed to that mentality. To me, this lets off far too easy those who actually rioted in the streets, who actually stormed the palaces, who actually voted for the revolution and who actually carried it all out. However, there is no question that the success of the American rebels helped to make revolution thinkable in France and the French Revolution had far more disastrous and long-term consequences than simply the division of the English-speaking world into two camps. There again though, to this very day, we see a refusal of people to face up to the responsibilities of the revolutionaries. The Declaration of Independence that Americans celebrate on the Fourth of July could certainly be used by the revolutionaries in France to justify their grotesque behavior. Modern historians, however, praise the French Revolution for bringing food to the hungry and democracy to the disenfranchised (neither of which is true) while also acknowledging that this came at a terrible price in terms of human suffering, as though this were an entirely unavoidable consequence. Not true!
The Reign of Terror did not just happen, it was ordered. It did not have to happen, the King and Queen did not have to die and those who preached the principles of revolution and even those who embraced the Declaration of Independence in America should be made to accept responsibility for what their ideas caused. No revolution ever filled the stomach of a starving child. Killing the King and Queen of France put no bread on anyone's table. Even if you believe that some of the ideals of the revolution were laudable, the revolution was not necessary to bring those about. There is every indication that King Louis was moving toward a more representative government anyway. Similarly, King George III did ultimately offer the American colonies autonomy within the British Empire, effectively dominion status as it would later be known, but was rejected. These people all could have remained loyal and worked within the system to achieve those goals that were just and reasonable. They chose not to, it was their decision and they are responsible for the consequences of that, most of which have been very, very negative.
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Hope July 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM
In view of your opinion that slavery would have been abolished in America much sooner had the colonies remained British, does it follow that the American Civil War could have been avoided aw well if there had been no American Revolution? I have always felt ambivalent about celebrating July 4 since it is the day Vicksburg fell after the horrible siege.
MadMonarchist July 5, 2013 at 4:19 PM
The people of Vicksburg suffered more than probably any American city in history but they are not the sort that will ever get any sympathy for that. I think the war would have been avoided because at that time each state or colony would have been isolated, there would have been no precedent for secession and it didn't cause a civil war in the British Empire when slavery was abolished even though it was still going pretty strong in the Caribbean islands. Even as it was, slavery was doomed in America. I think Jefferson Davis even said during the war that slavery would have only lasted another seven years if the Confederacy had won.
Why would the British not make the Black colonist slaves if they had them in the Caribbean?Why would they let them go free?
Umm...because they realized it is wrong to treat human beings like property. That's about all there is to it.
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Fuel Tech Names Sharon L. Jones to Board of Directors
March 09, 2018 08:50 AM Eastern Standard Time
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, announced today the appointment of Sharon L. Jones to the Company's Board of Directors, effective March 15, 2018. Ms. Jones will serve as an independent director and her appointment increases the size of Fuel Tech's Board to six members.
"Sharon's exceptional record of professional achievement in change management, operations, engineering and new product development, along with her educational background, make her an ideal addition to Fuel Tech's Board of Directors," said Vincent J. Arnone, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are fortunate to have her as part of the team, and expect to benefit from her counsel and informed judgement."
Ms. Jones served as Aircraft Protection Vice President and Site Lead (2014-2015) for Orbital ATK, which designs, builds and delivers space, defense, and aviation-related systems to a global client base. Prior to Orbital ATK's 2014 merger with Alliant Techsystems, Inc. ("Alliant"), a Fortune 500 aerospace and munitions leader, Ms. Jones held a variety of senior leadership positions at Alliant, including Technology Vice President (2010-2013), Manufacturing Director (2005-2010), Environmental, Safety and Security Director (2002-2005), Program Director (1998-2001), and engineering, quality assurance, and employee safety and security (1985-1997). Ms. Jones began her career as a research chemist at Dow Chemical Company in 1982.
Ms. Jones was a member of the Board of Directors of the Anoka Technical College Foundation, where she served as President (2010- 2012) and Vice President (2008-2010). She holds a Master's of Business Administration degree from the University of St. Thomas, and a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and a Master's degree in analytical chemistry from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
About Fuel Tech
Fuel Tech is a leading technology company engaged in the worldwide development, commercialization and application of state-of-the-art proprietary technologies for pollution control, process optimization, and advanced engineering services. These technologies enable customers to produce both energy and processed materials in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.
The Company's nitrogen oxide (NOx) reduction technologies include advanced combustion modification techniques and post-combustion NOx control approaches, including NOxOUT®, HERT™, and Advanced SNCR systems, ASCR™ Advanced Selective Catalytic Reduction systems, and I-NOx® Integrated NOx Reduction Systems, which utilize various combinations of these systems, along UDI™ Urea Direct Injection system for SCR reagent supply, and the ULTRA® process for safe ammonia generation. These technologies have established Fuel Tech as a leader in NOx reduction, with installations on over 900 units worldwide.
Fuel Tech's technologies for particulate control include Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) products and services including complete turnkey capability for ESP retrofits, with experience on units up to 700 MW. Flue gas conditioning (FGC) systems include treatment using sulfur trioxide (SO3) and ammonia (NH3) based conditioning to improve the performance of ESPs by modifying the properties of fly ash particles. Fuel Tech's particulate control technologies have been installed on more than 125 units worldwide.
The Company's FUEL CHEM® technology revolves around the unique application of chemicals to improve the efficiency, reliability, fuel flexibility, boiler heat rate, and environmental status of combustion units by controlling slagging, fouling, corrosion, opacity and improving boiler operations. The Company has experience with this technology, in the form of a customizable FUEL CHEM program, on over 110 units.
Fuel Tech also provides a range of services, including boiler tuning and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) optimization services. In addition, flow corrective devices and physical and computational modeling services are available to optimize flue gas distribution and mixing in both power plant and industrial applications.
Many of Fuel Tech's products and services rely heavily on the Company's exceptional Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling capabilities, which are enhanced by internally developed, high-end visualization software. These capabilities, coupled with the Company's innovative technologies and multi-disciplined team approach, enable Fuel Tech to provide practical solutions to some of our customers' most challenging problems. For more information, visit Fuel Tech's web site at www.ftek.com.
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