Bulls won season series 3-1.
Bulls: Derrick Rose played just 10 minutes in the Bulls' season finale after experiencing soreness in his left knee. Taj Gibson also exited the game early with a left shoulder strain. Joakim Noah missed the last two games of the season with left knee tendinitis. All three are expected to be ready to go for Game 1, but they're worth keeping an eye on. Kirk Hinrich missed the final two games of the regular season after reinjuring a hyperextended left knee. His status for the start of the playoffs is unknown.
Bucks: Jared Dudley rested the final two games of the season with a back injury, but he's expected to be ready for the playoffs. Jabari Parker is out for the season rehabbing a torn ACL in his left knee.
Bulls: 104.7 points scored per 100 possessions (10th in NBA); 101.5 points allowed per 100 possessions (11th in NBA).
Bucks: 100.5 points scored per 100 possessions (26th in NBA); 99.3 points allowed per 100 possessions (2nd in NBA).
1) Are the Bulls healthy? Good health has been hard to come by for Chicago this season. They've played just five games all season with their full roster healthy (they're 4-1 in those games) and 21 games with their regular starting lineup (they're 16-5 in those games). They're planning on having everybody healthy going into the playoffs, and when they do, they're tough to beat. They should be able to survive an injury or two against the Bucks, but another setback for Rose or Noah would be a huge blow to their title chances.
2) Which Derrick Rose will show up? There have been times this season, individual games, when Rose has looked like the 2011 league MVP version of himself. The explosiveness is still there at times and he's generally moving well. But he's taking a career-high 5.4 three-pointers per game and shooting 28 percent from long range. It's hard to tell whether he genuinely thinks he's a good three-point shooter (he isn't, and he never was, even in the MVP season) or if he's using it as a crutch to avoid attacking the basket every time. If he's aggressive, he's still hard to stop. But defenders are giving him the three whenever he wants it and he isn't making them pay.
3) Where will the Bucks find offense? Milwaukee has had tremendous success on the defensive end, for which Jason Kidd deserves a lot of credit. But the early-season knee injury to Parker torpedoed their offense, which is the sixth-worst in the league. Of their players with over 1,000 minutes, only John Henson shot over 50 percent from the field, and the only 40-percent three-point shooter on the roster is Khris Middleton. They traded the best outside shooter on the team, Brandon Knight, for a point guard who can't shoot at all in Michael Carter-Williams. The Bulls' defense fell off from previous seasons, but it's still top-11 and should be well up to the task of containing the Bucks' nonexistent offense. If the Bucks hope to pull off an upset, they have to manufacture points somewhere, and looking up and down their roster, it's difficult to say where that will be.
Milwaukee will keep the series competitive with its defense, but they simply do not have the scoring to have a real chance at the upset. Bulls in 5.


The biggest offshore union wants full disclosure on any employment plans that are part of a planned takeover of oil and gas operator Amec Foster Wheeler.
Today (Mon 13 Mar) Wood Group announced it was to buy out Amec Foster Wheeler in a deal worth £2.2 billion.
Unite regional officer John Boland said: "Our members in both companies will have concerns about today's news. It is disappointing that the first our members are hearing about this takeover, which affects their future employment, is through the media. Yet again share prices are put first and the employees last.
"Unite is clear – we will make sure the rights of our members are protected during any transfer of employment, and we will fight to defend their jobs and pay.
"Those companies who invest in their workers and see them as genuine partners will reap the benefits in the future. Those who don't will earn themselves a poor reputation, and that will lead to difficulties in recruitment and retention.
For further information contact Unite Scotland Media & Communications Officer David Eyre on 07960 451631.


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A fine line between the private and the public spheres
By Sylvie Paycha
The COVID-19 pandemic has blurred the borders between the private and the public spheres, at least for the rather privileged part of the population I belong to. We academics have been fortunate enough to be able to work from home, while the pandemic prevented many around the world from working for their daily subsistence.
Working from home requires managing your professional life without too much interference from your surroundings. Taking part in an online meeting, which has now become a daily activity of an academic, can be tricky. While you are trying to formulate an answer, the other participants might hear your baby crying in the background or asking you to accompany them to the toilet. Or the doorbell ringing with insistence, obliging you to interrupt your talk and open the door as to not let the audience have to bear the background ringing while you speak.
Teaching online takes us through our computer screens into our students' homes.
Teaching online, another of our present main occupations takes us through our computer screens into our students' homes. Personal difficulties can suddenly interfere with their studies, revealing information they might want to keep private; they have just lost the job that funded their studies, their visa cannot be renewed due to the shut-down, they have to look after their siblings who cannot go to school during lockdown. Parents who were asked to work from home have had to do homeschooling, acting as substitute teachers for their children during the pandemic. Schooling suddenly became part of the private sphere and parents had to fit in short periods during homeschooling to comply with their professional obligations. Family, personal and professional schedules have intertwined. Professional constraints have infiltrated our personal schedules and the fine line between our personal time and that of our public life has become tenuous.
The fine line between our personal time and that of our public life has become tenuous.
Beyond the professional constraints, our personal lives have also suffered from intrusions. At the doctor's surgery, prior to an examination, we can be asked to fill in a form reporting whether we have been in contact with people from "risky regions". The sanitary regulations in force can prevent us from travelling to visit a relative in need of our support. They impose a distance far beyond the "social distancing" now so familiar to us. Our private lives, where we have been, whom we have seen lately is out there, has become public knowledge. The right to confidentiality and privacy has been breached.
The interweaving of the private and public spheres is something that women, who traditionally had to juggle work and family obligations, had long faced before the pandemic. In the Soviet Union, Russian women mathematicians used to joke that a bag left at a conference with a bunch of leeks sticking out could only belong to one of the rare female participants. At a time when vegetables were a scarce commodity, a woman would make sure that she bought vegetables for the evening meal before the meeting she had to attend that day. It is hardly conceivable that a man could have taken that precaution and come along to the meeting with the food in his briefcase. Yet with the pandemic, some men have suddenly been confronted with the intrusion of their private lives into their professional realm. Another question is whether this could change their attitude towards family obligations that generally interfere with women's professional lives.
The boundary that women have been working to clarify and strengthen for generations is blurred…Their conquests remain very fragile, all the more so after the devastating effects of the pandemic on the economy and society.
The boundary between private and public that women have been working to clarify and strengthen for generations is blurred. Among many other struggles, women have been fighting for better control over their own bodies via contraception and the right for abortion, women have been fighting to make child-rearing a public issue and not only their private concern. These conquests remain very fragile, all the more so after the devastating effects of the pandemic on the economy and society.
Curiously, the pandemic crisis, which has made the boundary between the private and public spheres so tenuous, also puts a protective shield between the two via our computer screens. As much as they can put our privacy in the spotlight, they can also protect women from direct exposure to the outside world by filtering and mitigating attacks they might face in their professional lives. Talking through a screen requires making clear statements in the absence of body language. Hence the need for structured communication, which can prevent the verbal micro-aggressions that women often face.
Curiously, the pandemic crisis, which has made the boundary between the private and public spheres so tenuous, also puts a protective shield between the two via our computer screens.
Screens can act as buffers, as their presence can relieve external pressure. Behind your screen, you don't need to answer a sensitive question or an unpleasant e-mail on the spot, you can turn off your computer and take your time to think. Taking the time to test ideas behind before sharing them can be beneficial for women who tend to be intimidated by the apparent assertiveness of their male fellows. Research is about crossing the boundaries of knowledge and getting out of one's comfort zone, which may be easier for a woman to do behind her screen than in the presence of her peers, among whom she often feels like an impostor.
So, one might ask: do we women scientists need to hide behind a screen to feel protected from the intrusions and aggressions of the outside world to think more freely?
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SAIL ON: Some 112 boats took part in the UAE's dhow race in May, a record number for the competition that was launched in 1991.
Once on the brink of extinction, traditional dhow sailing is on the rise in the United Arab Emirates with the final race of the season having taken place in May in Dubai. The race drew in a record number of 112 slender wooden boats with triangular sails, better known as dhows.
Dhow sailing, which used to provide a major income for tribes along the Arab Gulf coast through trading and pearl diving, was nearly lost after the pearling industry vanished post-World War II, and the dangerous diving jobs were later replaced with more comfortable ones at oil companies.
Some 4,500 dhows and 74,000 men operated at the Gulf pearling industry's peak in the early 1900s. An economic depression in the 1930s and arrival of cultured pearls from Japan ushered its decline. The pearl income of Bahrain, a hub for most of the Gulf pearl trade, fell to $200,000 per harvest by 1949 from $1.5 million in 1896, a research paper by British archaeologist Robert Carter shows.
But, it was not until 1991 that Dubai decided to commission a major long-distance dhow race to preserve the tradition of old pearling boats competing on return from months-long expeditions at sea.
At the time, organizers assembled a fleet of 53 43-foot boats to compete in the first edition of the long distance sailing race called Al Gaffal, or "Return" in Arabic.
"I do not think there was anyone from that time still sailing because … we started with old people," says Saeed Harib, Vice President of the Dubai International Marine Club.
"Most of them had kids and… when they were sailing with their fathers they were 10. Today, they are skippers," he adds.
Racing dhows, which unlike the old ones have masts and booms from carbon fiber, may carry up to as 150 sand bags along with water barrels as stabilizers because they have no keels like modern racing yachts. Locals still build them at home with skills passed from father to son, and their designs are a closely guarded secret.
"The design of the boat, the sail is very important. That is the experience we learnt," says skipper Marwan Al Marzouqi, who steered his dhow Zilzal to a comfortable victory in this year's Al Gaffal.
In May, 112 60-foot (18-meter) dhows set sail from Sir Bu Nuayr Island, where old pearling boats used to congregate, to wrap up the season with a 51-nautical mile (94 km) dash to Dubai. Over 3,500 sailors and organizers took part. A big draw is Al Gaffal's generous 10 million dirham ($2.7 million) purse, up from 3 million dirhams in 1991. Three top-end sport utility vehicles were added to the pot this year.
Besides Al Gaffal, more than 30 shorter-distance dhow races in 22 to 60-foot (7 to 18-meter) dhows are held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai between September and May.
Omani seamen account for around half of UAE dhow crews. A Kuwaiti crew also competed this year although the UAE is still the only country in the Gulf organizing traditional races.


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3 in custody in shooting death of food deliveryman on Staten Island
Posted 9:40 AM, April 4, 2014, by AA, Updated at 11:55AM, April 4, 2014
Police are currently questioning two persons of interest in the shooting death of Salvia.
STATEN ISLAND (PIX11) —Three people are in custody in the shooting death of a food deliveryman on Staten Island, sources tell PIX11.
On Tuesday, Richard Salvia, 50, was making a delivery to a home on Grandview Avenue, which is a dead-end street, at about 8:45 p.m.
Salvia was found with a gunshot wound to the head, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The gun believed to have been used in the shooting has been recovered.
Charges have yet to be filed against those in custody.
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Mother, 2 young children found dead in Staten Island home
Community mourns Staten Island mom after estranged husband, girlfriend charged in her death
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12-year-old girl arrested for gang assault at Staten Island Mall: police
Man, 23, fatally stabbed during dispute at house party in Staten Island
Missing teacher's remains 'burned beyond recognition' found in SI storage facility: source
Transgender woman's death in NYC jail under investigation
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New York Sales: Sotheby's 1 – Christie's 0.5
by Tatyana Franck
Taking place one day after that of its main rival, Christie's, the modern art and impressionist sale at Sotheby's on November 4, 2009, when the final hammer fell, took the victory. It must be noted that Sotheby's came out strong: from the first lot, a poster by Dali, was sold for three times its estimated value. Telephones ringing all over the room set the tone for the auction. Chinese buyers were represented in vast numbers on-line, especially when the Picasso from 1947 came up, the 'Woman in a hat", sold for $8.1 million, or $2.1 million more than its high-end estimated value. China may make hat prices more affordable but they certainly do nothing of the sort in the art market!
The biggest winner was Van Dongen, author of a portrait of a young man nude torso dating from 1910, produced in intense oranges, very deco style, which sold for $13.8 million. Reminder: it was purchased in 2002 for approximately 3 million euros at the Biennale des Antiquaires at the Hopkins–Custot stand where one might still, so it would appear, get a good deal: $10.8 million in capital gains over 7 years! This was a record price for Van Dongen. Judith Benamou-Huet, critique for the paper Echos ironically commented : "This benefits a Dutch business man who is currently in financial difficulty, this man being Louis Reijtenbagh". After two hours of bidding, 56 lots of the original 66 were sold for a total of $181.7 million, or three times the amount garnered by its main competitor.
The night before, Christie's did not come out too poorly having sold 70% of the lots place for auction for a total amount of $65.6 million. The session left an after taste of boredom. However, it should be noted that: the top lot of the auction, a pastel by Degas, was sold for $10.7 million.
The following week was dedicated to modern art auctions. The record, once again, brought home by Sotheby's through one "iconic" piece by Andy Wahrol dated 1962 sold for $43,7 million on November 11. It was reasonably appraised at $8 million. The work was entitled 200 One dollar bills, the reproduction 200 one dollar bills. It is not just the central banks who print money these days...
The night before at Christie's, we saw the price consolidation of a artist still considered to be in his youth: the Scotsman living in the Caribbean, Peter Doig who is the originator of a new figurative style of art with images taken from horror films. One would have thought that during this economic crisis, buyers would have been scared away. Quite the contrary. Reflection. what does you soul look like sold for $10.1 million. Expensive, but beautiful and big.
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During our time in Haiti in 2015, our mission team brought bags of rice and beans with us to distribute among the families in need. As we began our route to distribute the bags, we stumbled upon a tarp hung over tree limbs, the "home" of Golmon. Our team tried to squeeze inside his "home," but only a few could fit. The floor was dirt, the walls were old tarp trash bags, and his bed was a slab of wood.
Traveling to Haiti on a mission trip was one of the most valuable decisions I have ever made. I'm certain that it left marks on my heart for a lifetime to come.
It was another day and another trip to the village where we were greeted my some familiar faces. When we hiked our way through the gravel trail and finally reached our destination, we noticed a young father standing in front of his home. He had a crying toddler running around his porch but most noticeably, he had a baby in his arms that was covered in soars. The whelps and soars all over his body could be seen even from a distance away. He's baby was very weak and overheated.
We were just a group of twenty-somethings traveling through the lush Haitian countryside on our last day in country. In hopes we would find a village that could use our resources, we packed some clothes, food, and goodies that we could disperse as we trotted through the hills on a search for people that we heard were in desperate need. We knew we had arrived at the right place when children came running up wearing scraps if any clothes at all. We slowly walked deeper into the community of barely standing huts. Once we were spotted, Men, woman, and children flocked in a matter of seconds reaching their hands in to grab what left we had brought to give.
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No one could've pulled it off better.
"I want to be Michelle Obama." That's what Parker Curry told her mom when she asked her what she wanted to be for Halloween. If that name sounds familiar (Parker, not Michelle), it's because she's the girl whose photo went viral earlier this year, when she was caught staring open-mouthed at the former First Lady's portrait in the Smithsonian. And now she's back, with a Halloween costume worthy of the White House.
In fact, the three-year-old loved her new First Lady-inspired look so much, she apparently asked to wear it again to school the day after Halloween.


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Do insects as feed ingredient affect meat quality?
A. Dalle Zotte
The development of sustainable feed ingredients for monogastric livestock is nowadays considering insect meals and oils to replace or supplement conventional feedstuffs. Although the regulation on the use of insect products differs among countries resulting in restrictions on use in the diets of monogastric meat producers, global research is exploring all the strengths and weaknesses of their inclusion. Therefore, whereas the scientific literature has extensively studied both the relationship between insect farming systems and safety (potential health risks), and between the dietary use of insects and the nutritional value of diets and production performance of farm animals (fish, poultry, swine, rabbit), the relationship between insect-containing diet and meat quality has only recently been considered. The present review therefore aims to collect the results of the studies that have related the dietary use of some insect species, such as the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens), the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) and the silkworm (Bombyx mori), on the physicochemical and sensory traits of the poultry, swine and rabbit meat. The variable that has been most affected by the inclusion of insects as feed on livestock meat quality is the fatty acid (FA) profile, which, as is well known, in monogastrics tends to reflect that of the diet. Therefore, the black soldier fly inclusion has always originated meats with a more saturated FA profile, the yellow mealworm a more monounsaturated fatty acid profile, whereas the silkworm a more unsaturated fatty acid profile and rich of valuable omega-3 FA, but rarely changed the related physicochemical variables, or the sensory profile of the meat.
The influence of brood chickens by-products processing with probiotic culture starter on change of their functional and technological parameters.
O. V. Zinina, S. P. Merenkova, K. S. Gavrilova, M. B. Rebezov, D. A. Utyanov, A. S. Knyazeva
By-products are the potential source of animal protein obtained from brood chickens and egg-laying hens. Certain by-products like gizzards and combs are quite tough and possess low nutritional and biological value due to their high content of connective tissue. Biotechnological processing improves the quality parameters of collagen-containing by-products. In this article a probiotic starter culture of propionic acid bacteria, which have high proteolytic activity, was used to treat the gizzards and combs of brood chickens. Before processing of by-products with starter culture, physical and chemical parameters and the yield of by-products in relation to poultry live weight were analyzed and recorded. 5%, 10% and 15% starter culture were added to the tested samples of chopped by-products, the samples were kept at a temperature of 30 °C, and every 4 hours the following functional and technological parameters were monitored: moisture binding capacity, water holding capacity (MBC and WHC) and yield of the product after heat treatment. The results proved that increase of starter culture amount and longer exposure of by-products to hydrolysis led to decrease of functional and technological parameters values, but for the combs those parameters remained at a sufficiently high level compared to the gizzards, as the gizzards were exposed to more intense hydrolysis than combs. The decrease in the pH value correlated with the dynamics of MBC and WHC changes; and dynamics of the product yield after the heat treatment. Also the stained histological preparations were studied in order to assess the influence of biotechnological processing on by-products microstructure, where significant differences were found in the morphological structure of muscle and collagen fibers of hydrolysates of combs and gizzards exposed to action of bacterial concentrate. The results of rheological studies showed that hydrolyzed chicken combs differed from gizzards; the combs were denser and featured more elastic structure due to a lower degree of hydrolysis by bacterial enzymes. In general, the properties of collagen-containing by-products (muscular gizzards and combs) change significantly after being exposed to enzymes of propionic acid bacteria.
Exposure assessment to essential elements through the consumption of canned fish in Serbia
J. Petrovic, M. Jovetic, M. Štulić, A. Redžepović-Đorđević, D. Vujadinović, I. V. Djekic, I. B. Tomasevic
The aim of this study was to provide a quantitative exposure assessment to essential elements through the consumption of canned fish in Serbia. This objective was fulfilled by analyzing content of essential elements in canned fish and by using data from a food consumption survey. Consumption survey of canned fish was designed and performed to general principles and EFSA guidelines on data collection of national food consumption. The questionnaire was performed on 1,000 respondents during 2018. Determination of copper, zinc and iron levels were performed on 454 canned fish and seafood samples divided into four groups (canned tuna, canned sardines, canned other sea fish and canned seafood) during five consecutive years (2014–2018). This study showed significant association between sex, BMI and weight and consumption patterns. Obtained average weekly consumption of canned fish confirms our assumption that consumption of canned fish is significant in Serbia. Zinc and iron were found in all 454 samples (100%), and copper in 222 samples (48.9%). The average obtained concentration in all samples were 1.268 mg kg–1 for Cu, 5.661 mg kg–1 for Zn and 9.556 mg kg–1 for Fe. The highest concentration for all three minerals were found in canned sardines (Cu — 6.49 mg kg–1, Zn — 37.2 mg kg–1 and Fe — 21.8 mg kg–1). Obtained mean exposure to intake of copper, zinc and iron from canned fish was 1.2241 μg/kg bw/day, 5.4634 μg/kg bw/day and 9.2231 μg/kg bw/day, respectively. Exposure of Serbian population to zinc, copper, and iron through consumption of canned fish is less than recommended daily reference intakes and there is no risk of reaching toxic levels by consuming fish.
Comparative study of technologies for extraction of biologically active substances from the raw material of animal origin
E. R. Vasilevskaya, M. A. Aryuzina, E. S. Vetrova
Technologies of isolation and concentration of biologically active substances, developed in the middle of the 20th century, need adjustment and adaptation to modern conditions both to increase the activity of substances and for greater economic efficiency. The aim of the research is the comparison of dynamics of biologically active compounds extraction from porcines pancreas in two methods: the saline method based on 0.9% sodium chloride solution, and the acidic method based on 2.4% trichloroacetic acid solution. Also the purpose of research is to assess the possibilities for further optimization of technologies. The total protein concentration based on the biuret reaction in the samples taken during the extraction, as well as the calculation and analysis of the point degrees and rates of extraction are chosen as the controlled parameters. Local maxima of the protein yields into the extractant media at the 60th, 135th and 255th minute were recorded during saline extraction; and at the 75th and 135th minute during acid extraction. Also the proteomic profile of the extracts was studied. Wide range of compounds with molecular weight of less than 52 kDa was found in extracts based on physiological saline solution, and protein substances of whole presented range of molecular weights in trichloroacetic acid based extracts were considered. The predominance of low molecular weight protein fraction of interest was noted also in this method of extraction in comparison with the other methods of extraction. According to the UniProt database, we assume availability of probable compounds with a molecular weight of less than 30 kDa in the purified acidic extract. The presence of some proteins absent in the final saline extract was noted. The acidic erythrograms showed a weak degrading effect of both types of extracts on the membranes of rat erythrocytes, as well as the cytoprotective effect of acidic ultrafiltrates (less than 3 kDa). The obtained results prove a better efficiency of trichloroacetic acid extraction method used for obtaining a mixture of a wide range of compounds, including biologically active substances of low molecular weight.
Development of regression model of proteins attackability process in meat food (in vitro)
A. S. Pulatov, M. A. Nikitina
In the presented article the authors consider the issues of development of regression model for process of food digestion by proteolytic enzymes in human body. The authors use correlation analysis. They analyze the main nutritional values and physical and chemical properties of meat products, the modes of heat treatment of semi-finished lamb products. The essential parameters and features are determined to find the dependence between the factor values and efficient values of the basic raw material, which affect the quality of the technological processes and, in general, the finished product. The regression model equation is mathematically calculated by methods of solving K. Gauss linear equations. The standard deviations of parameters are calculated, the initial data are normalized; the matrices of the pair correlation coefficients, lower and upper limits of their values are compiled. Equations of the mathematical regression model of meat proteins attackability by proteolytic enzymes — in vitro (pepsin, trypsin) are developed. It is proved that the obtained equation represents a regression model of the process of meat food proteins attackability by enzymes (pepsin, trypsin and chymotrypsin), depending on the determined 3 essential factors (weight of a meat piece, duration of frying, collagen content in lamb meat). Also this equation reflects the process of lamb digestibility in a digestive tract of a human body.
Meat supply chain in the perspective of UN SDGs
I. V. Djekic
This paper presents an overview of the meat supply chain in the perspective of main UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). To perform this overview, meat supply chain was presented with five main stakeholders (livestock farmers, slaughterhouses, meat processors, retailers and consumers). As this chain is specific, four SDGs have been revealed as most important, as follows: SDG6 — Clean water and sanitation; SDG7 — Affordable and clean energy; SDG12 — Sustainable consumption and production; SDG13 — Climate action. Discussion and literature review was performed for each of the four UN SDGs. In addition, other UN SDGs of interest for this supply chain have been briefly presented.
Research of the overall chemical and amino acid composition of meat from young animals of new sheep genotypes
O. N. Orlova, V. S. Mkrtichyan, L. V. Skrypnik, L. V. Krichun
The paper presents the results of the investigation of the overall chemical composition (mass fraction of moisture, fat, protein and ash) and the amino acid composition of mutton from the experimental animals of new genotypes: Sovetsky Merino x Dzhalginsky Merino and Sovetsky Merino x Stavropolsky breed. As a control, meat of purebred Sovetsky Merino was studied. The experimental and control rams were slaughtered at the age of 8 months by the conventional technology. Meat samples for laboratory examination were taken a day after slaughter. The results of the analysis of the overall chemical composition showed that lamb meat of new genotypes had lower moisture content and higher content of fat and protein compared to the control. Analysis of the amino acid composition of meat proteins of genotypes Sovetsky Merino x Dzhalginsky Merino and Sovetsky Merino x Stavropolsky breed revealed lower content of essential amino acids compared to the control. Comparison of amino acid scores showed that the amino acid composition of meat proteins from the experimental animals was limited by valine and lysine, respectively. It was concluded by the results of the investigations of the amino acid composition of proteins that the biological full value of proteins of mutton from new genotypes was 22.9% and 30.3% lower than that of the control.
Quality of carcasses and meat from male and female rabbits
S. Sampels, J. Skoglund
Meat from rabbits offers high nutritive properties as it has high levels of essential amino acids, minerals and vitamins. Rabbit meat is also regarded lean, since it contains less fat than many other meat types. The composition of rabbit meat lipids is also favourable due to higher contents of unsaturated fatty acids compared to other types of meat. The aim of the present study was to examine and compare meat quality from male and female rabbits. A total of 24 rabbits (12 males and 12 females) were used. The rabbits were slaughtered at an age of 17–18 weeks. The following parameters were studied: slaughter traits, colour, pH, cooking loss, tenderness, total fat content and water holding capacity (WHC). Interestingly, the ultimate pH was significantly lower in male compared to female rabbits (p = 0.008). Moreover, cooking losses were higher in the meat from male rabbits (p = 0.001). No other relevant differences were found between meat from male and female rabbits suggesting that sex might be regarded as a minor factor in the production of rabbit meat at the chosen slaughter age.
An effect of food additives on microbiome
V. Yu. Kornienko, M. Yu. Minaev
The paper presents a review of available data about an effect of food additives on the human microbiome and lists the main physiological functions of the gut microbiome. The process of the human microbiome evolution is examined. The relationship between the emergence of a disease and the microbiome composition, as well as the main factors influencing the gut microbiome composition are described. The main food additives used today are listed, their key features are discussed and their structural formulas are given. The information about their effect on the human body through an influence on the microbiome composition is presented. The data on an effect of polysorbate 80, carboxymethylcellulose, sodium sulfite, nisin, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium nitrate, essential oils, titanium dioxide and different sweeteners on the microbiome are analyzed. It is explained what microbial communities are suppressed and what communities gain advantages in multiplication when consumers eat food with one or another food additive. The consequences of alterations in the microbiome for the consumer's body are examined. Conclusions were made about the necessity of additional studies about an effect of food additives on the composition of the human microbiome.
Fortification of food with micronutrients: development of methodological and regulatory framework in the Russian Federation
A. A. Kochetkova, V. M. Kodentsova, V. M. Vorobyeva, I. S. Vorobyeva, O. A. Vrzhesinskaya, E. A. Smirnova, V. A. Sarkisyan, O. V. Bagryantseva, I. V. Kobelkova, E. A. Pyrieva
The available scientific literature, domestic and international regulatory codes of normative documents concerning the fortification of various types of food products have been analyzed. The groups of food products of conventional and regular consumption included into the diets of all categories of consumers, recommended for fortification with essential micronutrients, have been determined: wheat and cereal flour (spelt wheat, buckwheat, oat, corn flour, etc.); pastry; milk and dairy products, including ice cream; non-alcoholic soft drinks; mineralized drinking water; fruit and vegetable juices; fat and oil products (vegetable oils, margarines, spreads, mayonnaise); confectionery and sweets (pastry, sugar, chocolate); cereals (breakfast cereals, muesli, ready-to-eat extruded cereals, instant pasta and cereals, mixtures for bakery, flour for sweet pastry); food concentrates (jelly, instant drinks, concentrates of sweet foods, instant food, instant cereal concentrates); table salt. The groups of food products assigned for certain categories of population are used as part of therapeutic diets for patients with various diseases (metabolic disorder syndrome, cardio-vascular system pathology with atherosclerotic vascular injury, type 2 diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal tract diseases, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, diabetic nephropathy, etc.), as well as assigned to reduce the risk of diseases developing, the nutrients are recommended for targeted fortification of certain types of food. Examples of micronutrients fortification of sausages and minced meat semifinished products are given below. Requirements for fortification of mass consumption food products and for fortification of foods for special dietary uses are formulated in this article, the amount of fortifying components in the various groups of food products are justified, ensuring their efficiency for improving the micronutrient status and safety of its consumption. Based on the analysis of the available scientific literature, domestic and international regulatory framework of normative documents on fortification of various types of food products, recommendations have been developed for fortification of food with micronutrients.
Technology of enzymatic-acid hydrolysis of bone raw material in production of gelatine
R. A. Voroshilin
Bone gelatin is an important and irreplaceable item widely used in the food industry and pharmaceutical production; it is also widely used in tissue engineering and other spheres. Due to widespread use of gelatin it is necessary to search for new safe and effective technologies for bone gelatin production. This research represents the results of enzymatic-acid hydrolysis of raw material in the process of gelatin production. The article presents the results of hydrolysis analyzes, the results of the main quality parameters of the obtained gelatin samples; and the major technological scheme for gelatin production is proposed here. As result of developed technology of enzymatic-acid hydrolysis of bone raw material with the ratio of raw material mass to the volume of solvent (HCl 1M and pepsin with an enzymatic activity of 40 units) as 1:9, duration of exposure: 180 minutes (3 hours), at the stage of demineralization, liming and de-ashing, we obtained samples of gelatin at yield rate of 12.1% from the initial mass of raw materials, which is 6.9% higher in comparison with the lowest yield of gelatin according to the proposed schemes. It is shown that the samples have a high protein mass fraction 91.4%, and a low fat mass fraction 0.4%, the obtained results indicate the high technological qualities of the obtained gelatin sample, this is also confirmed by high strength of gel according to Bloom scale, which value varies within the range of 290 ± 0.7 units.
Thermal conductivity factor for beef of NOR and DFD grades at the subcryoscopic temperatures
Yu. M. Berezovsky, I. A. Korolev, T. A. Sarantsev
Thermal conductivity factor and specific isobaric heat capacity of food products are currently the most important parameters in the development of mathematical models for food freezing and thawing and in improving production technology. There is significant variance among the existing experimental data for the thermal conductivity factor in meat. Most of the modern calculated relationships are based on the nutritional approach, which favorably differs by the ability to calculate the thermophysical characteristics of any food products. However, the calculation error at the subcryoscopic temperatures may be 15% to 20%. The development of superchilling as a way of storing meat requires high accuracy of freezing time calculation, including vacuumpacked boneless meat. In the presented article, the authors investigated hydrogen index, cryoscopic temperature, frozen moisture proportion and thermal conductivity factor for beef M. longissimus dorsi samples of NOR and DFD grades. It was found that DFD beef is characterized by 10% to 12% higher values of thermal conductivity factor in comparison with NOR grade. Using the method of regression analysis, the authors developed empirical relationships for calculating the thermal conductivity factor of meat depending on its temperature and pH level. Unlike cryoscopic temperature and frozen moisture proportion, pH is easy to measure and may be easily used on a conveyor belt for more accurate assessment of meat thermophysical properties. With an increase in pH from 5.3 to 7, an increase in cryoscopic temperature is observed from minus 0.94 °C to minus 0.72 °C. It has been shown that one of the factors for the higher cryoscopic temperature and higher pH level of DFD beef is higher water-holding capacity with less strongly bound moisture.


Chances are that most people have at least come across the phrase "smile makeover" somewhere, whether in a magazine or while watching television. Comparatively few people, however, know what a smile makeover actually is. In truth, there is no single smile makeover plan quite like any other, at least at Boston Prosthodontics, where we customize each and every treatment plan around the unique needs and goals of the individual patient.
From custom-crafted porcelain veneers to the finest-quality dental crowns, any number of treatments can be combined into a personalized smile makeover plan. When patients meet with our esteemed, experienced dentists in Boston, smile makeover options are discussed in detail. Together, our dentists and patients arrive at the exact combination of procedures that will provide the best possible results, namely beautiful, healthy smiles that will last for years with strong oral hygiene regimens and regular visits to the dentist.
A smile makeover may include just a couple of treatments that refine the appearance of a patient's teeth or several procedures that dramatically transform the entire mouth. It all depends on the condition of the patient's teeth and gums and what the individual patient hopes to achieve through the smile makeover.
Porcelain veneers: The key ingredient to many of the most transformative smile makeovers, porcelain veneers are thin restorations that are bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth to conceal cracks, chips, discoloration, flaws in shape or size, and other aesthetic imperfections. Veneers are crafted from the highest-grade porcelain and customized to complement surrounding natural teeth in terms of shape, size, color, and texture.
Porcelain crowns: Like veneers, porcelain crowns are custom-crafted to conceal aesthetic flaws; however, crowns cover the entire visible surface area of a tooth. Aside from their cosmetic benefits, crowns also reinforce teeth that are weak or have already cracked.
Teeth whitening: Modern, in-office teeth whitening is safe and effective, brightening teeth by multiple shades in only about an hour. When used as part of a comprehensive smile makeover plan, the teeth can be whitened first, and then porcelain veneers and crowns can be colored to match the newly whitened teeth.
Inlays and onlays: Also known as indirect fillings, inlays and onlays are fabricated from medical-grade ceramics to fit into teeth from which decaying areas have been removed. Inlays are fitted within the cusps of teeth, while onlays cover the entire chewing area of the tooth, including the cusps.
Tooth colored fillings: If the damaged area of a natural tooth is too extensive to be treated with inlays and onlays, but not so extensive as to require a dental crown, tooth colored fillings can be used to rebuild the tooth.
Dental bridges: If it is necessary to replace one to three missing teeth on an arch, natural-looking dental bridges can be used. These bridges can be attached to the teeth adjacent to a gap via dental crowns or to dental implants, which provide the strongest, most secure support for bridges.
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The Practice mode pulls from a question bank of 48 questions. You are able to create practice sets from this question bank based on the type of question, difficulty level, and number of questions you want to answer. There are 12 easy difficulty questions, 19 medium, and 17 hard. Once you have created the parameters for the set, you choose if you wish to take the set questions in order of difficulty from easy to hard or in a random order. The final option for your practice set is whether to take it in exam mode or study mode. The only difference between the two is in study mode you see answer explanations immediately after each question. Exam mode requires you to first complete the set before you can review and see explanations.
This section is split into four subsections. You can try to answer incorrect questions again, review the answer explanations for questions you got incorrect, look at any questions you may have bookmarked for future review, and review entire sessions you took previously. The first three sections are straightforward, but the session review is where things get different from the standard question review. Sessions are scored on a scale of 10-100, the higher the better. This score is based on a combination of difficulty level, number correct, and the time taken to answer. Sadly, there isn't a way to get a feel for what this session score means in terms of an actual IR score. If you wish to save a copy, you can also download this information to your computer.
The new site is easy to use, and is a great tool for working on integrated reasoning. The variety of ways to review and analyze your results should lead to better targeted preparation. While it would be nice to get some more practice that results in a 1-8 score, this tool is great to use to improve your skills. You can always check your 1-8 score on the GMAT Prep practice exam. At a cost of $19.95 (at the time of this review), it's a little pricy relative to the number of questions you have access to, but it's a great resource nonetheless.
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Jazz CD Elvin Jones
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CD (Item 126552) Blue Note (Japan), 1971 — Condition: New Copy
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A gem of an Elvin Jones session – quite different than most of his other work from the time! The album's got Elvin working with a larger group of mixed electric and acoustic players – with Chick Corea on piano and electric piano, Yoshiaki Masuo on guitar, Gene Perla on electric and acoustic bass, Dave Liebman and Joe Farrell on saxes, Steve Grossman on tenor, Don Alias on conga, and Pepper Adams on baritone sax. The tracks are shorter and gentler than some of Jones' other full-on work from the time – with some great light rhythms, sweet melodies, and a slight bit of funk mixed into the grooves. All in all, the album's a wonderful batch of tunes – really memorable, with plenty of great moments that we might have missed otherwise! Titles include "Who's Afraid", "La Fiesta", "A Time For Love", "Lungs", and "Brite Piece". © 1996-2023, Dusty Groove, Inc.
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Used Vinyl Grades
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at Dusty Groove. Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near (within a "+" or "-") the grading for the vinyl. If there is significant divergence from the condition of the vinyl, or specific flaws, these will be noted in the comments section of the item. However, please be aware that since the emphasis of this site is towards the music listener, our main concern is with the vinyl of any used item we sell. Additionally, all of our records are graded visually; considering the volume of used vinyl we handle, it is impossible for us to listen to each record. If we spot any significant flaws, we make every attempt to listen through them and note how they play.
The following grading conditions apply to the vinyl component of an album or single:
This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrink-wrap. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrink-wrap doesn't look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, we'll probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that it's in good shape — which is why we don't have more of these. In some cases the shrink-wrap may be torn in spots, but if it's not possible the record has been taken out and played, the record will still qualify as "Sealed".
Dusty Groove does not use the grades of Near Mint (or Mint, for that matter) because in our experience, we find that no records ever qualify for such a high grade. Even sealed records tend to have one or two slight faults, enough to usually qualify them for a grade of NM- or lower. We've often found that records which are clearly unplayed will have a slight amount of surface noise, especially in quieter recordings.
Near Mint - (minus)
Black vinyl that may show a slight amount of dust or dirt.
Should still be very shiny under a light, even with slight amount of dust on surface.
One or two small marks that would make an otherwise near perfect record slightly less so. These marks cannot be too deep, and should only be surface marks that won't affect play, but might detract from the looks.
May have some flaws and discoloration in the vinyl, but only those that would be intrinsic to the pressing. These should disappear when the record is tilted under the light, and will only show up when looking straight at the record. (Buddah and ABC pressings from the 70's are a good example of this.)
May have some slight marks from aging of the paper sleeve on the vinyl.
Possible minor surface noise when played.
Very Good + (plus)
Vinyl should be very clean, but can have less luster than near mint.
Should still shine under a light, but one or two marks may show up when tilted.
Can have a few small marks that may show up easily, but which do not affect play at all. Most marks of this quality will disappear when the record is tilted, and will not be felt with the back of a fingernail.
This is the kind of record that will play "near mint", but which will have some signs of use (although not major ones).
May have slight surface noise when played.
Vinyl can have some dirt, but nothing major.
May not shine under light, but should still be pretty clean, and not too dirty.
May have a number of marks (5 to 10 at most), and obvious signs of play, but never a big cluster of them, or any major mark that would be very deep. Most marks should still not click under a fingernail.
May not look near perfect, but should play fairly well, with slight surface noise, and the occasional click in part of a song, but never throughout a whole song or more.
This is clearly a copy that was played by someone a number of times, but which could also be a good "play copy" for someone new.
Very Good - (minus)
Vinyl may be dirty, and can lack a fair amount of luster.
Vinyl can have a number of marks, either in clusters or smaller amounts, but deeper.
This is the kind of record that you'd buy to play, but not because it looked that great. Still, the flaws should be mostly cosmetic, with nothing too deep that would ruin the overall record.
Examples include a record that has been kept for a while in a cover without the paper sleeve, or heavily played by a previous owner and has some marks across the surface. The record should play okay, though probably with surface noise.
Good + (plus)
Vinyl may be dirty, or have one outstanding flaw, such as a light residue, which could be difficult to clean.
May have marks on all parts, too many to qualify as Very Good-, or several deeper marks, but the record should still be ok for play without skips.
In general, this is a record that was played a fair amount, and handled without care. A typical example may be a record which has been heavily played by a DJ, and carries marks from slip cueing. Depending on the quality of the vinyl, may play with surface noise throughout.
A record that you'd buy to play, cheap, but which you wouldn't buy for collecting.
Will have marks across all parts of the playing surface, and will most likely play with surface noise throughout. May have some other significant flaws, such as residue, or a track that skips.
In most cases, a poor quality copy of a very difficult to find record.
This is a grade we rarely use, as we try not to sell records in very bad condition, though in some rare cases we will list a record in such bad shape that it does not conform to the standards above. A "Fair" record will have enough marks or significant flaws that it does not even qualify as "Good", but is a copy you might consider for playing, if you're willing to put up with noise and/or flaws. An example might be a recording with surface noise so heavy that it is equal to the volume of the music. For records listed as "Fair", we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Like "Fair", we rarely list records in this condition, as they represent the extreme low end of spectrum. These records typically have multiple serious problems, and we offer them as "relics" or "objects" only — for those who want to at least have a copy of a record, even if it is not really worthy of play, perhaps for the cover alone. For these records, we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
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If something is noteworthy, we try to note it in the comments — especially if it is an oddity that is the only wrong thing about the record. This might include, but isn't limited to, warped records, tracks that skip, cover damage or wear as noted above, or strictly cosmetic flaws.
Used CD Grade
We only use the grade "Used CD" for non-new CDs. This all-encompassing grade was chosen it because we only buy and offer used CDs in the best possible condition.
When you purchase a used CD you can expect the disc to be free of all but the lightest of surface marks, the case to be clean (we often change the cases ourselves), and the booklet to be in good shape. Used CDs may show some signs of use, but if there are significant details or defects we will describe the item's condition (just like we do with LPs), so look for notes on cutout marks, stickers, promo stamps or other details before ordering.
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Poly-Currents
Blue Note (Japan), 1969. New Copy
CD...$18.99 22.99
The title's a great one for this post-Coltrane cooker from Elvin Jones – as the set really has Elvin exploring some really fresh currents in jazz, with a range of complicated rhythms that really pull the whole session along strongly! Rhythm is really set free on the record – as Elvin ... CD
Elvin Jones Coalition
A stunning early set as a leader from Elvin Jones – both a tremendous demonstration of the free energy he let loose after the passing of John Coltrane, and a set that's also still got some key Coltrane-esque elements! As with other Jones albums to follow, Elvin's got some key reedmen on hand ... CD
Mr Jones
Blue Note (Japan), 1969/1972. New Copy
A overlooked gem in Elvin Jones' Blue Note career – and an album that's virtually the blueprint for the Stone Alliance sound forged later in the decade by bassist Gene Perla and reedman Steve Grossman! Both players are working to full effect on this smoking little set – mixing some of ... CD
Masaru Imada
Andalusian Breeze (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus track)
Trio/Solid (Japan), 1980. New Copy
A beautiful little record, with some of the slight exotic touches you might expect from the title – as the group features Kazumi Watanabe on acoustic and electric guitar, and Yuji Imamura on percussion – both musicians who help open up the sound of the trio core into much warmer ... CD
Carnival (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus track)
Masaru Imada gets a bit tropical here, but also picks up some great help on horns – thanks to guest work from the Brecker Brothers, whose performance on a few tracks really help give the set a strong soul fusion vibe! The core sounds come from Imada's quintet – which has the leader ... CD
Blue Marine (Japanese paper sleeve edition)
Japanese pianist Masaru Imada is in his best fusion mode here – working with great help from American players Tom Browne on trumpet, Grover Washington Jr on soprano and tenor sax, Steve Khan on guitar, Anthony Jackson on bass, and Steve Jordan on drums! Imada plays both acoustic and electric ... CD
Revival – Live At Pookie's Pub
Blue Note, 1967. New Copy 2CD
CD...$27.99 29.99 (LP...$51.99)
Searing work as a leader from drummer Elvin Jones – a set recorded very early on in his years at Blue Note, just a few weeks after the death of John Coltrane – yet one that was never issued by the label at the time! The location is a regular gig that Jones was holding down in New York ... CD
Elvin Jones rose to fame in the company of one of the greatest saxophone players ever – the mighty John Coltrane – and his post-Coltrane work like this really continues a keen respect for the role of the reeds in jazz – and really does a lot to push it forward as well! There's a ... CD
Prime Element
Blue Note (Japan), 1969/1973. New Copy 2CDs
A unique 70s package from Blue Note – one that features two full albums recorded by the drummer for the label, both of which were unissued until this double-length set! The first half features some of the material that would later go on to make up the longer album At This Point In time ... CD
George Adams/Don Pullen Quartet
Timeless/Solid (Japan), 1981. New Copy
A strong outing from this key post-Mingus collaboration – and a record that really shows both Don Pullen and George Adams really coming into their own! Pullen's piano can have plenty of edges, as can Adams' tenor – but there's also some warmer, lyrical moments that really round things ... CD
Gunter Lenz Springtime
Ultra Vybe/L+R Records (Japan), 1992. New Copy
Gunter Lenz can be as great of a leader as he is a bassist – and that's definitely the case here, on a very horn-heavy session that shows off a side of Gunter's vision that you might not expect from his core instrument! The group's a sextet, with wonderfully intertwining work from Ernst ... CD
George Cables
Why Not/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy
A brilliant Japanese album from George Cables – one that really has a different sort of vibe than his other 70s work in the US! The set was recorded in LA, but produced for the Japanese market – and as such, it seems to have a different focus than some of George's American dates – ... CD


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Huawei P20 to be unveiled on March 27 in Paris
It's almost time to see what Huawei's been working on.
Joe Maring
Huawei's 2018 has been off to a rough start. The Mate 10 Pro is a truly excellent device, but despite its greatness, won't be heading to U.S. carriers as originally planned due to pressure from the United States government. This came as a pretty big blow to the company, but it's aiming to redeem itself in just a couple months with its next phone – the P20.
The Huawei P10
Press invitations have been sent out from Huawei for an event that'll take place in Paris on March 27, and although the P20 isn't specifically mentioned in these, the "new flagship devices" are clearly going to be the P20 family.
So, what do we know about the phone? We've been able to confirm that it'll be called the P20 rather than the P11 and previous rumors have suggested that it'll ship with a total of three cameras on the back. Huawei's P-series has become somewhat iconic for trying new and exciting things in the camera department, so an upgrade like this wouldn't be a total shock.
We're also expecting the P20 to ship with the same Kirin 970 processor that's found on the Mate 10 Pro, and it feature either Android 8.0 or 8.1 Oreo. There will also be three different phones to check out, including the P20, P20 Lite, and P20 Plus.
We'll be in Paris to take a look at what Huawei has in store for us, but in the meantime, what about the P20 are you most excited for?
Huawei P20: Rumors, specs, availability and more!
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Limestone District School Board » News » News Releases 2020-2021 » Letter to Minister of Education: Reopening funding
The following letter was sent to Minister of Education Stephen Lecce on behalf of the Limestone District School Board on August 31, 2020.
To the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education:
For several months now, school boards across Ontario have been working diligently to prepare for the safe reopening of our schools. As you know, the process to return students and staff to in-person learning is both complex and challenging. Navigating this process is made more difficult by constantly updated and new information just days away from the start of classes in the Limestone District School Board on September 3, 2020.
Since the Ministry of Education released its Guide to Reopening Ontario's Schools on July 30, 2020, we have been inundated with questions and concerns from our families and staff about the provincial reopening plan. Trustees have several concerns with both the lack of involvement of Board staff in this process, and the availability of timely information from the government, to allow staff to respond to questions. As we shared with you in a letter dated July 24, 2020, our Board of Trustees remains concerned about the considerable costs that will be incurred by school boards that are not provided for in current funding models. Further, there may be additional costs of which we are not yet aware given the evolving and unpredictable nature of COVID-19.
We were pleased to see recent provincial investments to support additional teaching staff and improvements to ventilation in our schools; however, the amounts that Limestone will receive are far below what is required to meet some of the safety measures recommended by health experts, including those outlined in the COVID-19: Guidance for School Reopening document authored by Sick Kids in partnership with other Ontario pediatric hospitals, epidemiologists and public health physicians. We were buoyed by the August 26, 2020 announcement that will see Limestone allocated $2.5 million from the federal government's Safe Return to Class Fund to support back-to-school plans. Again, most of these funds are earmarked for specific items related to staffing, transportation, remote learning, special education and mental health. We are pleased that you have acknowledged the need for flexibility for some of this funding by providing us with $1 million for "school reopening emerging issues." However, we need further flexible funding to support some of the most critical needs such as ventilation improvements at our schools and sites. Our allocation for ventilation, for example, is $568,100 which early estimates suggest would only provide significant improvements to one or two sites. We have 55 schools across our district.
Our Board of Trustees approved a motion at a Special Board Meeting August 20, 2020 to amend the 2020-2021 budget to use our Accumulated Surplus of up to 1% of operating revenues (to a value of $2,465,397) to help us address increasing and evolving COVID-19-related expenses. Our concern is that this may be inadequate to address ongoing expenses related to the pandemic, and again, does not allow us to address safety measures such as ensuring physical distancing of two metres, further ventilation improvements, or the possible inclusion of Plexiglas barriers where distancing is not possible. Further, these reserve funds are intended for emergency and/or unexpected expenses that emerge throughout a school year. To drain our reserve fund for pandemic-related expenses leaves us vulnerable for other unknowns that often occur.
Our KFL&A region has worked incredibly hard to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our communities allowing us to safely reopen our schools to students and staff five days a week for in-person learning. We want to ensure that we remain best prepared to deal with the unpredictable yet inevitable obstacles that await as we continue to respond to this unprecedented pandemic. We know this is new for everyone, but there are supplementary measures that could be put in place to ensure greater student and staff safety provided boards receive more robust funding and the flexibility to use it where it is needed most. Boards and the government must work together collaboratively to ensure we are providing the best defence against COVID-19. We remain ready to work with you to do the best we can to support health and safety across our communities.
Suzanne Ruttan
Chair, Limestone District School Board of Trustees


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