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John Holdren
John P. Holdren, the Teresa and John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy at the Kennedy School of Government, has won the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for his work to mobilize the international community of scientists and policy-makers to take action on a wide range of global energy, environmental, and security issues.
The Tyler Prize is an international award honoring achievements in environmental science, energy, and medical discoveries of worldwide importance that impact upon human existence.
"Professor Holdren's leadership in research and policy in global energy and environmental issues has had a profound influence in shaping global environmental debate and advancing scientific contributions that affect the well-being of people and relations among nations," said Robert P. Sullivan, PhD., chair of the Tyler Prize Executive Committee. Holdren is also the director of the Program in Science, Technology, and Public Policy at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Kennedy School, a professor of Environmental Science and Policy in Harvard's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and a Visiting Distinguished Scientist at the Woods Hole Research Center.
An authority on energy technology and policy, global environmental change, and nuclear nonproliferation, Holdren's research has helped shape new understanding and new policies relating to energy strategy for sustainable development, causes and consequences of global climate change, and the protection of weapon-usable nuclear materials. He chairs the Committee on International Security and Arms Control at the National Academy of Sciences.
Holdren's involvement in international efforts to reduce the danger of nuclear conflict dates to the early 1970s. He began participating in 1973 in the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs—a group of scholars and public figures from around the world concerned with nuclear arms reductions and seeking cooperative solutions for global problems. Holdren served as chair of the Pugwash executive committee from 1987 to 1997, and was chosen by his colleagues to give the acceptance speech when the Pugwash organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995.
—Courtesy of Harvard University Gazette
"Peace-building In the Post-Cold War World", Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech by John P. Holdren (1996).
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Brigham Young is perhaps best known as the prophet who led his people across the plains to settle in the West. He was the second President of the Church and the first governor of Utah Territory. His name and legacy live on far beyond the Intermountain West. But many who know of Brigham Young know little of his life before he became a prophet. This wood lathe from Brigham Young's carpentry shop in Mendon, New York, sheds light on a lesser-known chapter in the life of this great man.
Brigham Young lived in Mendon, New York, for only a few years, but it was there that Brigham Young the carpenter started on the path that would lead to him becoming Brigham Young the prophet.
Because of the difficulty in moving large machinery, Brigham left this lathe and a few other tools in his shop when he moved to Kirtland. When the property was sold, the new owner sold Brigham's tools to a local carpenter. The tools remained in the Mendon area until they were acquired by the Church History Museum.
 Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 5 vols. (1992), "Young, Brigham," 4:1601.
 Gallery Guide for A Covenant Restored: The Foundations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (a guide developed by the Church History Museum for volunteer use only, 2005), 27; Encyclopedia of Mormonism, "Young, Brigham," 4:1601.
 Encyclopedia of Mormonism, "Young, Brigham," 4:1602.
 J. Sheldon Fisher, "Brigham Young As a Mendon Craftsman: A Study in Historical Archeology," New York History, Oct. 1980, 434–35.
 Brigham Young letter to George Hickox, Feb. 19, 1876, quoted in Eugene England, "Young Brigham," New Era, Sept. 1977, 17.
 Susa Young Gates and Leah D. Widtsoe, The Life Story of Brigham Young (1931), 5, quoted in England, "Young Brigham," 18.
 Encyclopedia of Mormonism, "Young, Brigham," 4:1602; Preston Nibley, "Brigham Young in Mendon, New York," Improvement Era, July 1943, 400.
 Brigham Young, in Journal of Discourses, 26 vols. (1854–86), 3:91.
 Brigham Young, in Journal of Discourses, 1:90.
 Nibley, "Brigham Young in Mendon, New York," 401.


My name is Katy Powell, I am a freelance costume maker/designer based in Edinburgh, I am currently studying at the Edinburgh College of Art but have had the oppurtunity to work on various exciting projects before my studies started as well, such as puppet making on the BBC children's animation Ooglies at KoLik productions and working to tutor young people in making at Impact Arts a charity organization running in Edinburgh and Glasgow amongst others see below for a full CV.
If you'd like to get in touch just drop me a note on the contact page and i'll get back to you soon!
Sewing, blocking, design mentoring, tutoring.
Sewing, blocking, design decisions, customer service.


aeqai, an international online visual arts magazine, held its 11th annual fall benefit and art auction at the Cincinnati Art Galleries, 225 East Sixth St.
Daniel Brown, editor, said, "aeqai is now in its eleventh year of operation as a nonprofit journal of the visual arts. We continue to offer thoughtful, in-depth reviews of exhibitions in the visual arts, both in area nonprofits and commercial spaces."
aeqai has a readership of 55,000 and 470,000 monthly hits.


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SCE crews work to restore power.
Heavy Rains in Southland Bring Debris Flow, Mudslides
SCE crews and personnel are at the ready as they work to restore power in the affected areas.
By Caroline Aoyagi-Stom @SCE_CarolineA
UPDATED Jan. 11, 8 a.m.
A heavy deluge of rain swept though many parts of the Southland overnight and into this morning, causing flooding, debris flow and mudslides in some areas, including Montecito in Santa Barbara County.
The rain, sometimes as much as four inches, has been accompanied by winds up to 45 mph in some areas. The National Weather Service is forecasting more heavy rains and thunderstorms this afternoon for Santa Barbara before moving into the L.A. Basin and the Inland Empire.
Southern California Edison continues to have crews and personnel at the ready and is working to restore power in the affected areas. Customers served by infrastructure that runs through these vulnerable areas may experience power outages
"A significant amount of scheduled work for today has been postponed, canceled or is being rescheduled due to the heavy rainstorms," said Jim Cherrie, SCE director of Grid Operations. "SCE's No. 1 priority is the safety of its customers and employees. If you see a downed power line or dangling wire, never approach or touch it and call 911 immediately."
SCE's Montecito Substation is not damaged, but the power lines that feed the substation were impacted by the storms. As of 8 a.m. on Jan. 11, approximately 750 customers in Montecito are without power and should be prepared for extended outages, likely for the remainder of the week.
The weather service is forecasting several inches of snow — some as high as 18 inches — in the highest elevations of the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains. Snow is also forecast for San Jacinto and for the highest elevations in Ventura County.
SCE is staffing extra crews and personnel in the areas experiencing heavy rainstorms. In anticipation of the storms, SCE staged a helicopter to monitor the system, which allows the utility to expedite damage assessments and accelerate recovery plans.
For the past week, the utility has been reinforcing its structures, staging equipment for potential repairs and developing a robust plan, including backup equipment such as generators, for possible power outages.
Customers can report or inquire about outages at 800-611-1911 and get the latest information using the SCE outages app at sce.com/outages. They can also stay informed by visiting sce.com/staysafe, twitter.com/sce and facebook.com/sce.
Storm Safety Tips:
Downed trees and mudslides may have damaged electrical lines. If you come across any downed wires, stay away and call 911.
Beware during flooding. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down and two feet can sweep your vehicle away.
Wet yards with puddles on cement or grass can carry electricity. If a line is down in your yard, remain indoors and call 911 immediately.
Never try to remove a broken tree limb or branch that has come in contact with a power line.
Make sure you have battery-operated radio and flashlights. Check the batteries to make sure they're fresh. Use flashlights for lighting during a power outage. Do not use candles because they pose a fire hazard.
If you use a generator, place it outdoors and plug individual appliances directly into it, using heavy-duty extension cords. Connecting generators directly to household circuits creates "backfeed," which is dangerous to repair crews.
When power is out, traffic signals may be out so approach those intersections as four-way stops.
A video and fact sheet about power-line safety is available at: www.SCE.com/staysafe. The information is also available in Spanish.
Tags: rainstorms, SCE crews
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Q: Geometry based automatic fill of fields in attribute table I'm looking for solutions for auto-fill attribute table fields of spatial layer on QGIS from updates in geometry.
All layers were created as polygon shapefiles. Attribute table fields are dependent on feature geometry. For example, there are fields that return the latitude and longitude of the centroid of polygons, and other fields that calculate how far the geometry are in North-South and East-West directions  from a reference point.
Currently, I need to run a sequence of expressions to recalculate those values.
I would like to know if there is a solution for these expressions run in an automated way, as I need to improve the means of maintaining the system so other people can manage the data.
If necessary, I can change the format of the files for geopackage or other formats. I read something about triggering in SQL, but have a great difficulty with the syntax to implement.
Below are the expressions of the attribute table.
LATITUDE

ROUND(Y( centroid( $geometry)),0)

LONGITUDE
ROUND(x( centroid( $geometry)),0)

COD_LAT

case
when abs("LATITUDE" - 7535757) <10 then '0000' || abs("LATITUDE" - 7535757)
when abs("LATITUDE" - 7535757) <100  then '000' || abs("LATITUDE" - 7535757)
when abs("LATITUDE" - 7535757) <1000  then '00' || abs("LATITUDE" - 7535757)
when abs("LATITUDE" - 7535757) <10000 then '0' || abs("LATITUDE" - 7535757)
end

COD_LON

case
when abs("LONGITUDE" - 513632) <10 then '0000' || abs("LONGITUDE" - 513632)
when abs("LONGITUDE" - 513632) <100  then '000' || abs("LONGITUDE" - 513632)
when abs("LONGITUDE" - 513632) <1000  then '00' || abs("LONGITUDE" - 513632)
when abs("LONGITUDE" - 513632) <10000 then '0' || abs("LONGITUDE" - 513632)
end

COD_LATD

case
when "LATITUDE" >= 7535757 then 'N'
when "LATITUDE" < 7535757 then 'S'
end

COD_LOND

case
when "LONGITUDE" >= 513632 then 'E'
when "LONGITUDE" < 513632 then 'W'
end

COD_LOTE

CONCAT(COD_LAT,COD_LATD,COD_LOND,COD_LON)

A: Set a default value in the edit widgets. Check the box for "Apply default value on update."

With this setting, the attribute will be updated whenever a feature's attribute or geometry is changed. The source data is updated as soon as you save the layer edits.

Note: For your use case, a default field value is more useful than a virtual field. Virtual fields exist only in the project. They aren't saved as permanent attributes of the shapefile. So if you used a virtual field, you would still have to manually update the permanent attributes.

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I have wanted to make a project using African Flower hexagons for a while, and I finally got to it with this stocking. I am really happy with the way it turned out. Hope you like it too!
I'm calling this post a tutorial rather than a pattern because it is not a comprehensive written pattern, but it should give you everything you need to make your own.
First off, you will need to make 17 African Flower Hexagons. Heidi Bears has a great photo tutorial for the African Flower Hexagons that you should definitely check out. My version is just slightly different.
Rnd 1: Start with magic loop, in loop, ch 3, dc, ch 1, *2 dc, ch 1, repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (12 dc, 6 ch 1 spaces). Finish off.
Rnd 2: Change color. Join yarn in ch 1 space. Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2dc in same ch 1 space; *2 dc ch 1 2dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (24 dc, 6 ch 1 spaces).
Rnd 3: Sl st to next ch 1 space. ch3, 6 dc in same ch 1 space, *7 dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (42 dcs). Finish off.
Rnd 4: Change color. Join yarn in first stitch of last round. Working in back loops only, ch 1, sc, sc in back loops of next 6 stitches, dc in space between the 2 dc clusters in round 3 below (this will create a long dc that forms the petals of the flower. See Heidi Bear's tutorial for a great visual), *sc in back loops of next 7 stitches, dc in space between 2 dc clusters in rnd 3 below, repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (42 sc, 6 dc).
Rnd 5: Ch3, dc in next 2 sts; dc, ch 1, dc in next st to form corner; *dc in next 7 sts; dc, ch 1, dc in next st to form corner; repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (48 dc). Finish off. Weave in ends.
Pretty soon you will have a pretty little stack of hexagons.
You need 17 hexagons to build your stocking. The stocking is made up of five rows (really more like tubes I suppose) of hexagons. You can see how many hexagons are in each row below.
I used white yarn and my H hook to crochet the hexagons together. Hold the two hexagons wrong side together and work your stitch through the top loops of each stitch as shown in the photo below.
A few guidelines for piecing your hexagons together: Work one single crochet into each stitch and a sc, ch 1, sc into each corner space. I tried to keep going with one piece of yarn as much as possible, but you will have to cut and add in new yarn many times. When joining into a corner slip stich into the chain 1 space as shown below.
I started piecing my stocking together at the top by joining three hexagons into a tube. Then I added hexagons to form the next row.
When you get to the fourth row, you will form the foot part of the stocking with two more hexagons than the previous rows.
To form the toe of the stocking, you will stitch three hexagons together as shown in the picture below.
I finished the stocking off by joining my white yarn to the back (where the heel of the stocking is) of the top row. I formed a ch 12 loop to hang the stocking, then single crocheted in each stitch all the way around (work a sc, ch 1, sc in the corner spaces). Then I made a pair of little fluffly pom-poms to tie on. (Learn how to make pom-poms with just your fingers here).
Oh my goodness, so pretty! I love the colors you used. I wish I could crochet!
Gorgeeeoouuussss. Prettiest stocking I've seen. The pom poms! And I love that stocking holder!! And what is that wall paper!!! Everything is cute.
I LOVE these! I love the African Flower pattern, but i hate afghans (shh, don't tell any other crocheters!). I love that you made a stocking with them! SO cute!
That's gorgeous! It's completely intimidating, but still…Wow! I've wanted to try the African flower pattern for ages, but they never seem to make it to the top of the list. Now I guess they should!
This is so pretty! Makes me wish I knew how to follow a crochet pattern.
Oh, I LOVE this! Definitely want to make one for my own (though I have to be fast, if I want it to be finished before X-mas, haha).
I came here from the "Link it or Lump it" party. This is a really fresh take on both stockings and crocheted Christmas decorations! I love love love it! Thanks for sharing!
Copying this next year. 100% so cute!
Do you think a smaller version with less hexagons woulo be possible? I'm working on one for my daughter for Christmas but I crochet slowly and only have 7 done. I'm worried I won't finish in time.


A circuit 100 for a five phase DC brushless motor includes a first coil A and a first primary switch S1 for controlling current through the first coil; a second coil B and a second primary switch S3 for controlling current through the second coil; a third coil C and a third primary switch S5 for controlling current through the third coil; a fourth coil D and a fourth primary switch S7 for controlling current through the fourth coil; a fifth coil E and a fifth primary switch S9 for controlling current through the fifth coil. The first coil A is arranged to have a polarity of back EMF opposite of that of the third coil C; the second coil B is arranged to have a polarity of back EMF opposite of that of the fourth coil D; the third coil C is arranged to have a polarity of back EMF opposite of that of the fifth coil E, the fourth coil D is arranged to have a polarity of back EMF opposite of that of the first coil A; and the fifth coil E is arranged to have a polarity of back EMF opposite of that of the second coil B. The circuit further includes a first freewheeling current conducting switch S2 and a diode A between the first coil and the third coil; a second freewheeling current conducting switch S4 and a diode between the second coil and the fourth coil; a third freewheeling current conducing switch S6 and a diode between the third coil and the fifth coil; a fourth freewheeling current conducting switch S8 and a diode between the fourth coil and the first coil, and a fifth freewheeling current conducting switch S10 and diode between the fifth coil and the second coil.
Other objects, features and characteristics of the present invention, as well as the methods of operation and the functions of the related elements of the structure, the combination of parts and economics of manufacture will become more apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description and appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings, all of which form a part of this specification.
FIG. 6 is a state table for the switches of FIG. 5.
As shown in the circuit  10 of FIG. 2, if phase A is conducting in a normal unipolar motor and if, for example, a C dump topology is used, the freewheeling current from phase A is returned to the positive voltage rail and flows through phase A. Since phase C is 180 degrees from phase A, positive torque can also be generated by phase C by freewheeling phase A through it.
SW 1 is opened, SW3 is closed.
SW 1 is open, SW3 is open.
Switch SW 4 is linked to switch SW2 in a manner similar to that described above with regard to switches SW1 and SW3.
For a five-phase motor, the phases are  72 electrical degrees apart and the flux distribution is as shown in FIG. 4. It follows that when phase A is positive, phase C is negative and so on. FIG. 5 shows a circuit 100 for a five phase quasi-bipolar motor in accordance with the invention.
In the five phase scheme, freewheeling phase A feeds phase C, freewheeling phase B feeds phase D, freewheeling phase C feeds phase E, freewheeling phase D feeds phase A and freewheeling phase E feeds phase B. As such, because the primary and free wheeling phases are not 180 degrees out of phase, a diode D (FIG. 5) must be added in series with the freewheeling switches, S 2, S4, S6, S8 and S10. In FIG. 5, it can be appreciated that phases A-E correspond to coils A-E, respectively.
This topology offers advantages over the bipolar topology including: lower power rated switching devices possible and lower RFI emissions. For example, with reference to FIG. 5, the switching devices for conducting the freewheeling current, namely freewheeling current conducting switches S 2, S4, S6, S8 and S10 have a lower power rating than the primary phase switches S1, S3, S5, S7, and S9. This results in lower inverter power dissipation, improved electronics durability, and lower costs. With regard to lower RFI emissions, the freewheeling coil, while generating torque, will also act as a conducted RFI choke.
whereby positive torque is generated by the phase in which current is being freewheeled through.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of providing a switching arrangement provides a switch between phases A and C, between phases B and D, between phases C and E, between phases D and A, and between phases E and B.
3. The method of claim 2, further providing a diode in series with each said switch.
providing a switching arrangement such that a phase in the negative polarity is fed with current by a corresponding freewheeling phase in the positive polarity, thereby generating torque.
a fifth freewheeling current conducting switch and diode between the fifth coil and the second coil.
6. The circuit of claim 5, wherein the power rating of each said freewheeling current conducing switch is less than a power rating of each said primary switch.
7. The circuit of claim 5, wherein each of said primary switch and each said freewheeling current conducting switch is a MOSFET.


Rotorua Lakes Council is part of the Emergency Management Bay of Plenty Group (EMBOP) which provides a regional perspective across all of the seven councils in the Bay of Plenty.
Examine the risks that hazards may pose to the goals, and prioritise each hazard.
The governance of the Group is provided by a joint committee of elected representatives from Bay of Plenty Regional Council, city and district councils in the Bay of Plenty.
Rotorua Lakes Council is required by the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 to plan for emergencies. The council must also maintain a Civil Defence Emergency Management Team and to appoint someone as the Civil Defence controller.
The council employs a full-time Civil Defence and Emergency Management Officer. The role includes recruiting and training volunteers to support a welfare response post an event.
If a civil defence emergency is declared, usually by the Mayor, when a disaster is so large that normal emergency services (police, fire and ambulance) cannot cope adequately and the safety of the public is at risk.
The controller assumes control of the response effort once a Civil Defence emergency is declared. The Rotorua District Emergency Management Team is based at Rotorua Lakes Council Civic Centre Haupapa Street.
During an emergency the Civil Defence Emergency Operations Centre would normally be set up in the Civic Centre Building.
The Rotorua Lakes Council Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan describes how our emergency management team will respond to emergency incidents, including how it will fulfil its roles and responsibilities and how it will co-ordinate the community's response.


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ChineseTextProducer (kaptcha Javadoc)
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Class ChineseTextProducer

java.lang.Object
  com.google.code.kaptcha.text.impl.ChineseTextProducer

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TextProducer

public class ChineseTextProducer
extends java.lang.Object
implements TextProducer

TextProducer Implementation that will return Chinese characters..

Constructor Summary

ChineseTextProducer()

Method Summary

 java.lang.String
getText()

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

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ChineseTextProducer

public ChineseTextProducer()

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getText

public java.lang.String getText()

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getText in interface TextProducer

Returns:
random Chinese text

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The doctor is professional and explain the situation well with well treatment. Later on execute the operation to investigate the issue and get well soon. Wont charge unnecessary items and ask me to visit him when needed only. Very good doctor!


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Q: TypeORM migration drop and add columns I have an existing table in MySQL database named "users" ("login", "password") with existing columns.
When I try to create a migration using the command "migration:generate" TypeORM generates the migration and drops all columns and creates it like this again:
Users table DDL
create table if not exists users
(
    id                            int auto_increment primary key,
    login                         varchar(50)          not null,
    name                          varchar(255)         not null,
    surname                       varchar(50)          null,
    patronymic                    varchar(255)         null,
    mail                          varchar(255)         not null,
    phone                         varchar(255)         null,
    password                      varchar(255)         not null,
);

Migration
await queryRunner.query(`ALTER TABLE \`users\` DROP COLUMN \`login\``);
await queryRunner.query(`ALTER TABLE \`users\` DROP COLUMN \`password\``);
await queryRunner.query(`ALTER TABLE \`users\` ADD \`login\` varchar(50) NOT NULL`);
await queryRunner.query(`ALTER TABLE \`users\` ADD \`password\` varchar(255) NOT NULL`);
...

Entity
@Entity({
    name: 'users',
})
export class UserModel {
    @PrimaryGeneratedColumn()
    id: TUserID;

    @Column({ length: 50, nullable: true })
    login: string;

    @Column()
    name: string;

    @Column({ length: 50, nullable: true })
    surname: string;

    @Column({ length: 50, nullable: true })
    patronymic: string;

    @Column({ length: 50 })
    mail: string;

    @Column()
    password: string;
}

How can I fix this problem? I need to create an entity so that new migrations can be generated without deleting columns


First, let's define the word copy. Copy is all the text that makes up your headlines, offers, value proposition, product descriptions, pay-per-click (PPC) ads, and e-mails—any writing involved in your marketing and sales. When people used to ask me to explain conversion rate optimization (CRO) to them, often I'd broadly explain that roughly half of CRO is about tweaking and testing design and layout on a web page, and half is about the message and words on the page. That's not to be taken literally, but it does do a good job of explaining the importance of copy when it comes to CRO.
With HCRO, I now talk about the three elements of the Psychological Conversion Checklist: relevance, credibility, and value. In most cases, it's difficult to pass all three checkpoints with graphics alone; you need copy. It works the other way, too. Sales letters on a white background without visuals are usually not enough. If you look at a website in a language you don't understand, you will know how difficult it is for you to evaluate the website without copy that represents relevance, credibility, and has enough value to convert into a sale. Even if the website has a great visual design, you'll probably miss something without the words.


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In 2023, some rugby union national teams will play matches in preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, which act as a stand-in for the usual mid-year international tests.

Matches

July

5 August

12 August

19 August

25/26 August

See also
 2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
 2023 Rugby Championship

References

2023
Warm-up Matches

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Apply for secured and unsecured personal loans with a redraw facility and no fees charged for early repayment.
MyState Bank is a Tasmanian-based financial lender with over 50 years of experience providing and managing a range of financial products. Besides personal loans, MyState Bank also offers home loan products, insurance, bank accounts and a variety of bank cards.
MyState Bank subscribes to responsible lending, meaning that you won't be approved for a loan amount that you can't afford to repay. As the largest Tasmanian-owned financial lender, MyState Bank currently services over 120,000 customers across the Australia.
Apply for a MyState Bank Unsecured Personal Loan and get competitive interest rate offer with a flexible range of repayment options.
You'll receive a variable rate of 7.99% p.a.
Apply for up to $75,000 and benefit from features such as fast approval, free online redraws and no penalties for early repayment.
Apply for up to $75,000 and repay the loan over a period up to 10 years.
What types of personal loans does MyState Bank offer?
Secured personal loan. Borrow up to $75,000 over a maximum loan term of 10 years. You get a lower interest rate than on an unsecured loan since your assets serve as collateral and repayments are made weekly, fortnightly or monthly with a starting interest rate of 7.99% p.a.
Unsecured personal loan. No assets or collateral are required to secure this loan type. You can borrow between $3,000 and $50,000 over a loan period of 1 year to 7 years. The same repayment terms apply with interest rates starting at 12.99% p.a.
Overdraft. Existing customers can apply for an overdraft facility of up to $30,000 and, if going for the secured option, 80% of property value. You only pay interest on the amount you use and you must make repayments of at least 3% of the outstanding balance. Interest is 15.5% p.a. on unsecured overdrafts.
Secured and unsecured options. You have the option to secure your loan with property, which gives you a lower interest rate and a higher loan amount than you would receive for an unsecured loan.
Flexible repayments. Besides being able to repay weekly, fortnightly or monthly, you can also make lump-sum repayments or repay the loan in full without penalty fees.
Redraw facility. This facility is available from a minimum of $500.
Interest. These loans are repaid with variable interest rates based on the amount you borrow and the loan term.
Loan amounts. You can borrow between $3,000 and $50,000 on an unsecured loan or between $10,000 and $75,000 if the loan is secured with property. Overdraft is available for up to $30,000 or 80% of property value.
Loan terms. Unsecured personal loans can be repaid between 1 year and 7 years, while secured loans can be repaid between 1 year and 10 years.
What other products does MyState Bank offer?
Home loans. MyState Bank's four home loans are tailored to help customers buy their first home or invest in additional properties. A line of credit is also available as a home loan option.
Bank accounts. You can open one of five bank accounts to help you save or use the offset account to decrease interest on home loans or facilitate paying bills.
Term deposits. These can help customers create wealth over investment terms of between one and 24 months.
Business financial products. MyState Bank offers new and established businesses a tailored set of financial products.
Personal loan insurance. This product insures the loan amount and will cover repayments in certain cases of accident or injury. Choose between four types of cover.
MyState Bank accepts applications online as well as in person at a branch. You can also request a call-back by filling in the fields at the bottom of the personal loans product page. Advice is also available on the customer service line.
You must an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You must confirm that you've been employed part-time or full-time for at least three months, casually employed for at least 12 months or self-employed for at least two years.
Your credit history must be free of defaults and bankruptcy.
Proof of income. Your two latest payslips dated within the last 60 days or last year's Group Certificate plus one recent payslip. If you are self-employed, you must provide a copy of your two latest tax returns, as well as profit and loss statements for the past two financial years and your most recent tax assessment.
Assets. This includes investments or other assets you may have, including valuable furniture, leisure items, vehicles and superannuation.
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The Slingbox is a must-have for any football fan who doesn't want to miss one moment of exciting football action or any of those zany commercials this Sunday!
The Slingbox turns any PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone into a TV so fans can watch the game on any display in other parts of their house. Whether you're in the kitchen, on the patio or even in the bathroom, partygoers will catch every thrilling play and memorable ad with the Slingbox in the living room and SlingPlayer software installed on their mobile device of choice.
Fans can also catch the game remotely, whether they're just a few miles from home or half way around the world even as friends and family back home are watching the game on the big screen.
The Slingbox 500 and Slingbox 350 deliver live and on-demand streaming of all of your favorite TV shows, sporting events, recorded programming and premium content to your mobile and connected devices in up to Full 1080p high-definition resolution. No subscription fees required.
The Slingbox 500 introduces new features, including Wi-Fi and HDMI, that make set-up anywhere in the home clean, simple and straightforward. And both models now include internal IR emitters, further reducing extraneous wires and clutter.
The Slingbox 500 and Slingbox 350 are available at Slingbox.com, Best Buy (in stores and online), Amazon.com and other selected retailers in the U.S.
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Home News ARENA Funds To Boost Research For Solar Panel Efficiency And Cost Reduction
ARENA Funds To Boost Research For Solar Panel Efficiency And Cost Reduction
Ashwini Chikkodi
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced it has awarded $15.14 million in funding to 16 research projects to help address solar PV panel efficiency, overall cost reductions and end-of-life issues.
The funding has been awarded to research teams from six Australian universities including the Australian National University, Macquarie University, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney and Swinburne University.
ARENA initially opened the application in December last year with a $15 million commitment. The round received over 50 applications with a total project value of over $150 million.
The two-year R&D projects will support solar PV in the following areas:
● advanced silicon: improvements to the overall cost-effectiveness of silicon-based panels already in mass market production, and their production processes
● tandem silicon: increasing the cost-effectiveness of silicon-based solar PV through the use of tandem materials
● new materials: development of new materials with the potential to either reach breakthrough cost-efficiencies, or the potential for new deployment applications
● end-of-life: new solutions, including upfront solar PV panel designs and end of life processing, that increase the cost-effectiveness of sustainable end-of-life management of solar PV panels
The 16 projects selected will strengthen Australia's world-leading solar PV R&D sector that ARENA has helped establish through its previous funding. This is the first time that ARENA has sought applications for addressing solutions to end-of-life solar PV issues. It is anticipated in excess of 50 full time equivalent positions will be created across the 16 projects.
In addition to end-of-life issues, selected projects will also aim to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar PV for new or established applications and develop new materials with the potential to either reach breakthrough cost-efficiencies, or the potential for new deployment applications.
ARENA CEO Darren Miller said it was fantastic to see so much interest in the latest solar R&D round.
"We're very pleased with the level of interest which is reflected in the great variety of projects across the priority areas, particularly in the Advanced Silicon field where Australia leads the world," Mr Miller said.
"A key part of the funding round was finding a solution to the end-of-life of solar panels and we're excited to see some interesting new research into this area. It's an important part in our transition to renewable energy as we need to ensure that materials used in solar panels can be recycled or repurposed for future use," he said.
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Published by IPC Media. Few could argue with Noel Gallagher's status as a bona fide rock'n'roll legend, and it's hard to argue when he says that it's "about f**kin' time" that NME gave him the Godlike Genius Award. To celebrate this occasion, we present this very special magazine, that traces his incredible journey from Burnage, through Britpop, to being the biggest band in the world and beyond, onto solo success. There are loads of classic interviews (old and new) as well as never-seen-before photos that are a must for any fan. Hail To The Chief!
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Tradition and ambition in Dubai combine to provide a unique travel experience for adventurous honeymoon couples.
Once a haven for pearl divers, fishermen and traders of spices, gold and slaves, Dubai today offers ultra-modern shopping malls, classic sporting events, luxury hotels and impressive man-made islands.
Dubai is divided into two parts - Deira on the northern side and Bur Dubai to the south of Dubai Creek.
Beneath the shimmering office towers of Deira lie atmospheric alleyways and ancient souks where you can browse for spices, antiques, handicrafts and jewels.
For a fascinating glimpse into Dubai's past visit Al Fahidi Fort and Sheikh Saeed's Al-Maktoum's Palace or the archaeological sites at Al Ghusais or Jumeirah to find artifacts dating from the 7th to 15th century.
Climb atop a camel and trek into the sand dunes, discover the ancient fortressed village of Hatta or swim from Dubai's white sandy beaches. Afterwards relax with a cold beer on the terrace of your luxury resort.
Jumeirah is a 3km long beach of soft white sand that gently shelves into the shallow turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf; perfect for children and families.
Fringed with a pretty line of palm trees, the beach is divided into sections, never gets too crowded, is manned by lifesavers throughout the day and has barbecue facilities.
Nearby is the Jumierah Park, which provides a break from the sun and is a pleasant place to enjoy lunch in the shade.
Popular with locals, expats and visitors, Jumeirah Beach is close to some of Dubai's best hotels and resorts, including the famous Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel. You can use the facilities in these hotels by paying a small amount.
A road runs parallel to the beach making it easy to drive along and to pick a good spot to swim and sunbathe. On 'women's day' the beach is closed to men, allowing women to enjoy the beach and swim without unwanted male attention.
Jumeirah Beach is accessible to some of the finest hotels in the world – pop in for a refreshing cocktail and don't miss the eye-catching Burj Al Arab hotel, designed to resemble a billowing sail, that dominates Dubai's coastline.
A pretty park adjoins Jumeirah Beach with walkways, kiosks, barbecue pits, picnic tables and a children's play area.
One of the best beaches in Dubai, located on the Deira side of the Creek, accessible through a park of the same name.
Al Mamzar is ideal for snorkelling: the water is warm, crystal clear, sheltered (like a swimming pool) and with shoals of fish.
Facilities include barbecue sites, changing areas, toilets, playgrounds, picnic areas for families, and food stalls.
Between Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Kite Beach, this white sand beach has fabulous views of the Burj Al Arab and is popular with Jumeirah families and surfers during the winter months.
There are showers but little shelter, so don't forget your sunscreen.
A 30km stretch of virgin sand on the eastern side of the UAE looking out over the Indian Ocean and the nearby Shark Island.
Pristine coral reefs off the coast make it supurb for snorkelling and diving and the breakers coming in off the Indian Ocean are just right for wind and body surfing.
Come on a day trip or stay longer at one of the luxurious beachfront hotels.
A long and pristine beach ideal for sunbathing and watching kite surfers ride the winds and waves. No facilities.
Note: Unlike many popular beaches elsewhere in the world, alcohol is not permitted in public places in Dubai, so there are no beach bars.
Head to the local souks for traditional leather goods, gold, brass, jewellery and silverware.
For haute-couture clothing, jewellery, electronics and sporting equipment, explore Dubai's famous duty-free shopping at the Mall of the Emirates on Sheikh Zayed Roa or The Dubai Mall – the largest shopping malls outside North America - or Souk Madinat Jumeirah, designed to resemble a traditional souk but with the comfort of air-conditioning.
For original paintings, Islamic calligraphy and sculpture by Dubai-based artists, as well as locally produced pottery, ceramics, glassware and handicrafts, head to the city's oldest commercial mall.
Description Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the Burj al Arab soars to a height of 321m, dominating the Dubai coastline. Acknowledged as the Best Hotel in the World by Institutional Investor Magazine, the all-suite hotel offers guests a chauffeur driven Rolls Royce, private reception desk on every floor and a butler to provide 24-hr service. With its distinctively high, sail-inspired exterior, this resort hotel has a private beach, a luxury terrace with cabanas, 3 outdoor pools, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. 6 restaurants and several bars are located on site. Boasting views of the ocean and Jumeirah Beach, these rooms feature extensive technology including free WiFi, a 21-inch iMac, 2 HDTVs, Bose iPod/iPhone docking station and media hub, and an all-in-one printer/copier/scanner/fax. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah out of its own man-made island off the Jumeirah coast, south of the city and 15 miles (25 km) from Dubai International Airport. Visible from almost everywhere in the city, it is linked to the shore by a gently curving causeway.
Description: Set amongst tranquil gardens, waterways, exclusive pools and the resort's private beach, the intimate and exquisite summerhouses of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf offers elegant and spacious guestrooms and courtyards, personalised and generous butler service and an understated Arabian luxury experience. The summerhouses offer an exquisitely designed hideaway, large terraces overlooking the fresh seawater ways and high tech bedroom facilities. Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf's luxurious guest rooms and suites are all located in Arabian-styled houses. All of the spacious rooms are decorated with furnishings of authentic Arabic style, and have luxury bathrooms. Facilities of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf include a world class golf, Sinbad's Kids Club, onsite Madinat Theatre, Madinat Jumeirah's own private beach, watersports, tennis and luxury yachts. With over 40 world-class restaurants, bars and lounges to choose from, you'll enjoy a dizzying choice of dining options – each with a distinct theme, location and style. Whether you feel like an evening of terrific Thai or a night on the tiles with the finest cocktails, you'll find your tastes fully satisfied at Madinat Jumeirah. The resort also provides extensive leisure and health facilities including Talise Spa and Talise Fitness, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional retail and dining experience showcasing the best of Arabia. Dubai International Airport is located 25 minutes away from the hotel. The property provides a complimentary shuttle service to Wild Wadi, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Downtown and DIFC.
Description: Elevated and surrounded by water, Al Qasr is an authentic recreation of 'old Arabia' and forms an island overlooking windtowers, pools, meandering waterways and a superb two kilometer-wide private beach. Situated on 2 km of private beach, 5-star Jumeirah Al Qasr offers extensive landscaped grounds with canal-style waterways, rooms with furnished private balconies and a seafood restaurant suspended over the Arabian Gulf. Guests relaxing on Jumeirah Al Qasr's private, sandy beach are offered free fresh fruit and cool towels. Talise Spa features overwater treatment rooms. Other on-site amenities includes a large pool complex with dedicated children's areas and a marble lobby lounge with palm trees. Magnolia, one of Jumeirah Al Qasr's 44 restaurants and bars, serves a variety of organic dishes. Guests can watch the sunset at Koubba Bar, or enjoy an extensive Arabian-style lunch buffet. Jumeirah Al Qasr's spacious rooms overlook the Arabian Gulf or hotel grounds. A private dressing area, walk-in rain shower and antique furnishings are standard in all rooms. The property provides complimentary shuttle service to Wild Wadi, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Downtown and DIFC. The hotel is also next to Madinat Jumeirah Souk. Dubai Internet City is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Description: Inspired by the great pyramids of Egypt, Raffles Dubai is a stunning landmark in Dubai's skyline. This award-winning hotel features an outdoor pool, an extensive spa and free in-room WiFi. Handcrafted ornaments and luxurious fabrics decorate the rooms at Raffles Dubai, each with a generously-sized private balcony with views of the Dubai skyline. All units also have a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a luxury bathroom. Interactive in-room digital system, allowing guests to access and manage all elements of their stay via the TV or iPad. Butler service are available for all rooms. Raffles' spa beckons with a pampering menu to relax and revitalize. It includes saunas and steam rooms. There is also an outdoor swimming pool and an extensive gym. There is a wide selection of international fare on offer at Raffles' 7 dining outlets including awards winning Japanese restaurant, TOMO, and Raffles Salon, which serves traditional afternoon tea. A shopping adventure lies around the corner as Raffles Dubai adjoins Wafi, one of Dubai's most exclusive shopping malls. Dubai International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Description: Ideally located 5 minutes' drive from The Dubai Mall, this 5-star hotel offers views over the iconic Burj Khalifa. It features a business centre, gym and 3 restaurants. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. Featuring elegant furnishings and contemporary artwork, the accommodations at The Oberoi, Dubai come with a balcony or floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room includes a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Dining options include an all-day dining restaurant, an Indian speciality restaurant and a bar where you can unwind with a drink. For a fee, you can access the spa which features a wide range of massages and beauty treatments. Yoga classes can be arranged upon request. You can drive to Dubai International Financial Centre in 20 minutes. Dubai International Airport is 18 km from The Oberoi, Dubai. Free valet parking is possible. It provides complimentary shuttle transfers to Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Dubai International Financial Centre and Emaar Square.
Description: A sleek 305m tall architectural masterpiece of steel and glass, located in the centre of Dubai's commercial district with an entire floor dedicated for lady travellers and a range of cosmetic luxuries in each room. One tower houses offices, the other a business hotel joined by a shopping podium. Situated on bustling Sheikh Zayed Road, this hotel is minutes' drive from Dubai Mall. The property offers unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark and the private beach. This award-winning hotel provides elegantly furnished accommodation, all featuring flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Each has a seating area with plush sofas. The restaurants and bars provide unique culinary experiences, from chic grills to authentic Lebanese cuisine, contemporary British, honest Italian and modern Japanese. Guests also have the opportunity to relax at the Talise Spa, by the pool or at the nearby pristine beaches. Guests can also enjoy some retail therapy at the Boulevard shopping mall or let out some steam at the state-of-the-art Talise Fitness. The property provides complimentary shuttle service to Wild Wadi, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Downtown and DIFC.
Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travellers have to say about these and more hotels in Dubai at TripAdvisor.
Winter, between November and April is the coolest season in Dubai and the best time to visit. Expect an average temperature of 21°C (69°f) and a high of 32°C (89°f).
Summers are very hot in Dubai, often reaching 48°C (118°f), so it can get very uncomfortable.
Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and is located east of Saudi Arabia facing the Persian Gulf in Southwest Asia (more commonly known as the Middle-East).
As an international air hub connecting Australasia with Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Dubai International Airport receives daily flights from the major cities of North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
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George H. W. Bush Hospitalized 5 Days After Barbara's Death
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It's been a tough couple of weeks for the Bush family. They've rallied together to support and subsequently say goodbye to their family matriarch, Barbara Bush, and now, their family patriarch, former president George H.W. Bush, was rushed to the hospital just hours after laying Barbara to rest on Saturday.
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On Monday evening, Bush family spokesperson Jim McGrath tweeted that George H.W. Bush had been admitted to the hospital on Sunday. "President Bush was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital yesterday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood," McGrath stated. "He is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering. We will issue additional updates as events warrant."
Statement by the Office of @GeorgeHWBush on President Bush's health. pic.twitter.com/8UkB53JHqD
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) April 23, 2018
CNN reports that according to a source close to Bush, "[He] was admitted to the hospital with an infection that led to sepsis, which can be life-threatening. He was in critical condition." The source also disclosed to CNN that Bush's blood pressure kept dropping at various times, which contributed to his "critical condition" status. At this time, it's not clear if Bush's condition has improved.
This is not the first health scare Bush has had in recent years. Local Houston news station KTRK created a timeline of his recent health issues that shows a noticeable increase in incidents beginning around 2012. After being diagnosed with a form of Parkinson's, which left him wheelchair-bound, Bush was admitted to a Houston hospital in December 2012 for a bronchitis-related cough and other issues. In January 2015, he has surgery on his neck to repair a broken bone sustained during a fall. His most recent health concern was in 2017 when he was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia.
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Just one day before Bush was admitted to the hospital, he had been surrounded by family, friends and political peers at a beautiful funeral for Barbara at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Among the attendees were Barack and Michelle Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton and first lady Melania Trump as well as Bush and his wife's extensive family.
1 of 2: Final photos from the funeral of former First Lady Barbara P. Bush. (Credit: @PaulMorsePhoto – Office of George H. W. Bush) pic.twitter.com/r9ElE3Av56
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This cannot be an easy time for the Bush family. We can only hope that Bush is able to recover and return home to his family in good spirits.
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If you often experience chest discomfort, nausea, heartburn, dizziness or exhaustion, you might be at a risk of heart disease. This is not something to be shocked at because every day we intake numerous things which may or may not be beneficial for our heart health. The heart is a very vital organ in our body. Several toxic metals like mercury, iron, lead and arsenic accumulate in the body and cause plaque, leading to the poor functioning of the heart. This leads to a narrow passage for blood flow and may also result in the blockage of coronary arteries. Chelation therapy vs bypass surgery has always been a top-notch confusing decision to take in order to cure heart disease.
Chelation therapy is a treatment which uses special drugs to remove toxic metals like mercury, arsenic, lead, etc. from your body. The chelating medicine is given to the patients through an intravenous (IV) tube in the arm. This removes artery narrowing plaques from the body, without having to go any surgical treatment. While during the bypass surgery, the patient has to undergo a major operation. The blood flow is diverted around a section of a blocked artery and a new pathway is created to the heart for improved blood flow. Chelation therapy vs bypass surgery- this has been a vast topic of discussion as both the treatments have their own pros and cons. The chelation therapy even includes the risk of death if not performed properly. And bypass surgery, if performed under emergency may lead to the risk of death. But both these treatments aim at curing heart diseases.
Medical Weight Loss PC provides you the wonderful services for curing heart diseases. You can get in touch with Dr. Pervaiz Qureshi, an expert in providing chelation therapy, on our official website. We are situated in Jackson Heights but you can also avail our services in Kew Gardens, Jamaica, Forest Hills, Queens Village, Long Island, Fresh Meadows, Astoria, Woodside, Long Island City, and Hollis.
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There are many MGD treatment options available now a days. MGD, or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction is the eye condition where the Meibomian glands, the small glands at the edges of the eyelids, do not release enough oil. This can lead to other irritating, and potentially painful, conditions such as Blepharitis and Dry Eye Syndrome.
There are several MGD treatment procedures that a qualified eye doctor can opt for. The first of these is gland probing. This is where the doctor uses an instrument to open and then delve into the Meibomian glands, helping to clear any blockages in them. This procedure should alleviate MGD in the majority of cases, and is indeed reported to be very effective.
An eye doctor might also prescribe some form of antibacterial eye drops or Cyclosporine eye drops, which while they work in some cases are a much less effective treatment.
However such procedures will often be costly for the patient or the health service, and require the doctor having time to fit the patient in for an appointment. This means that you might have to wait days, or even weeks, for the irritation or pain to be alleviated.
Some eye doctors recommend taking additional dietary supplements of Omega 3 for MGD treatment. This is because the fatty acids contained within Omega 3 may help alleviate future cases of MGD. There is some research to suggest that they might reduce the risk of inflammation of the Meibomian glands, and indeed might even make the oil in the glands runnier so that blockages do not occur.
However, this cannot by itself prevent MGD. Indeed, it is only recommended by doctors in conjunction with other MGD treatments, and only helps reduce the chance of future occurrences of MGD rather than alleviating it now.
Eyesoothe is a warming product specifically designed to treat MGD and similar eye conditions. The mask is designed to warm the eyes, and retains heat for over ten minutes due to its specialist design.
Warming the eyes is a highly recommended treatment for problems in the Meibomian glands, and hence using this mask is a very effective way to treat MGD. Warming the eyes does this by changing the consistency of the oils produced by the glands. The heat very quickly makes the oils runnier. This means that the correct oil flow from these glands onto the eyeball is restored, and so the symptoms are reduced.
It also has another beneficial effect. Any blockages in the glands are likely caused by some of the oils solidifying in the entrance to a gland or the gland itself. The heat melts such blockages and therefore reduces the MGD. For maximum effect, this should be done regularly (twice a day is recommended).
All of this is achieved for a relatively cheap price compared to what medical treatment might cost, and can be done as soon as the product arrives.


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Centrosaurus (il cui nome significa "lucertola appuntita") è un genere estinto di dinosauro ceratopside centrosaurino vissuto nel Cretaceo superiore, circa 76,5-75,5 milioni di anni fa (Campaniano), in quello che oggi è il Canada, Nordamerica. Il genere contiene una singola specie, ossia C. apertus.

Descrizione

Centrosaurus è un centrosaurino di medie dimensioni. Nel 2010, Gregory S. Paul stimò una lunghezza del corpo di 5,50 metri (18 piedi), per un peso di 2,3 tonnellate. Centrosaurus è noto per numerosi reperti frammentari, provenienti soprattutto dal Canada, dove sono stati rinvenuti diversi "letti d'ossa" appartenenti alla specie C. apertus che si estendono per miglia, conseguenza di un'apparente morte in massa di interi branchi. Questi innumerevoli reperti hanno permesso agli studiosi di eseguire analisi statistiche in cui è possibile determinare le dimensioni e le proporzioni medie dell'animale. Tuttavia, questa ricchezza di dati rende difficile isolare caratteristiche uniche della specie, per via dell'alta variabilità individuale, come ad esempio la forma del corno nasale, estremamente variabile in lunghezza e curvatura da individuo a individuo.

Centrosaurus presenta una corporatura molto conservativa rispetto a Styracosaurus. Presenta un cranio relativamente corto, dotato di un collare stretto e alto. Il corno nasale è moderatamente lungo ed è piegato verticalmente o in avanti. Il corpo è alquanto allungato con un profilo superiore dritto. Le zampe posteriori sono relativamente lunghe, così come l'avambraccio.

Nel 2005, Ryan identificò una serie di caratteristiche distintive: il primo epiparietale (nodulo osseo sul bordo del collare) dell'osso parietale è ben sviluppato e ha una forma ricurva verso l'interno del collare. Questo epiparietale rimane sul piano del collare ed è più robusto rispetto a quello di Styracosaurus, che presenta una conformazione simile ma più piccola. Il secondo epiparietale è, invece, dritto e presenta una forma a mezzaluna. Negli esemplari subadulti, il corno del sopraorbitale ha una forma piramidale con una superficie esterna piatta e la superficie interna leggermente convessa. Quest'ultima caratteristica è stata osservata anche in Styracosaurus.

Cranio

Il cranio di Centrosaurus, come tutti i ceratopsi, presentava un becco sdentato adunco piuttosto corto. La premascella che sosteneva il becco era profondamente scavata, nella parte posteriore dall'ampia apertura delle narici arrotondate. Il bordo anteriore delle narici è piuttosto liscio ed era probabilmente coperto da grandi squame. La premascella e l'osso nasale si toccano nella parte dorsale del muso in una sutura inspessita, che, tuttavia, non è dotata di un irruvidimento significativo nella maggior parte dei campioni, come in Styracosaurus, sebbene sia probabile che lo strato corneo che rivestiva il becco si estendesse fino all'osso nasale. Sopra la narice si ergeva il nucleo osseo del corno nasale, composto dall'osso nasale, la cui base è piuttosto stretta rispetto al resto della struttura. La sezione trasversale del corno è ovale; in alcuni esemplari, la forma o l'orientamento del corno varia molto, talvolta piegandosi in avanti, talvolta puntando in orizzontale. Tramite un breve osso prefrontale, il profilo del cranio si fonde nel postorbitale sopra la piccola cavità oculare, con un corno sopraoculare basso ma appuntito. Tra le orbite si trova il tetto cranico secondario trafitto da una fontanella a forma di U. Le basse creste sopra l'orbita dell'occhio suggeriscono che sul bordo fosse presente una serie di quattro grandi squame. Le pareti del cranio dietro le narice formano un insieme piuttosto massiccio, con un osso mascellare dalla vaga forma triangolare che sostiene la batteria dei denti mascellari. Ai lati erano presenti due zigomi sporgenti. La mascella presenta da 28 a 30 alveoli dentali.

Nella parte posteriore del cranio, le ossa squamosali e parietali si fondono creando un collare arricciato dietro la testa dell'animale. Il collare era relativamente corto rispetto alla lunghezza totale del cranio e poteva crescere fino a oltre mezzo metro (68,8 centimetri) di lunghezza negli adulti più vecchi e più grandi. Il bordo del collare è adornato da epiparietali (noduli ossei o osteodermi), rispettivamente, quattro sul bordo dell'osso squamosale e sette sul bordo dell'osso parietale. La maggior parte sono piuttosto piccoli e di forma triangolare. Il primo e il secondo epiparietale (gli osteodermi dell'osso parietale sono chiamati epiparietalia) hanno invece una forma diversa. Il primo epiparietale (P1) ha origine leggermente al di sotto del bordo del collare e non sporge sul collare con la punta rivolta in basso. In alcuni esemplari è talmente lungo da coprire tutta la lunghezza della finestra parietale. La funzione di questa struttura è incerta. Il secondo epiparietale, invece, è posizionato sul bordo del collare ma ha una forma ricurva a mezzaluna, con la punta rivolta verso il centro del collare, oltre a essere più lungo degli altri osteodermi. L'ornamentazione del cranio si riduceva con l'invecchiamento dell'esemplare.

Una peculiarità del palato di Centrosaurus è che l'ectopterygoide non entra in contatto con l'osso palatino.

La mandibola presenta un numero inferiore di denti. Entrambi i rami mandibolari si aprono in un predentarium comune che supporta il becco sdentato inferiore. La punta del becco è orientata verso l'alto, ma non così fortemente come con le specie correlate. Di conseguenza, anche l'altezza della mandibola è piuttosto limitata.

Scheletro postcranico

Il collo di Centrosaurus è forte ma non molto robusto. Le quattro vertebre cervicali anteriori sono fuse insieme; a volte anche la sesta e la settima vertebra cervicale possono essere fuse. Contrariamente a molte illustrazioni, il collo è più o meno in linea con la colonna vertebrale che si curva solo moderatamente verso il basso nella parte anteriore. La leggera curvatura riduce il carico sulle spine neurali delle vertebre, le quali sono piuttosto corte, strette e dirette all'indietro. La settima e l'ottava vertebra cervicale hanno le spine neurali più lunghe. Il torace è piuttosto basso e ampio. Tutto ciò rende la parte anteriore del busto quasi affusolata. Questo allungamento continua all'indietro in una base della coda abbastanza alta. La coda nel suo insieme è relativamente corta e piuttosto sottile.

La scapola è relativamente lunga. L'estremità superiore si curva leggermente in avanti ed è appena allargata. Il bacino ha un profilo quadrato. L'omero è robusto con una cresta deltopettorale che non si estende molto lungo il corpo principale dell'osso. Gli avambracci e le mani sono rigidi ma piuttosto lunghi. Il radio è allargato soprattutto nella sua articolazione con l'omero. Il numero di falangi sugli arti anteriori è 2-3-4-3-2; quindi è ancora presente l'artiglio sul quinto dito che apparentemente è assente in altri generi correlati. Gli artigli sono a forma di zoccolo con punte frontali arrotondate e allargate; quelli del quarto e del quinto dito sono notevolmente ridotti.

Il bacino non era particolarmente robusto e presentava un ileo abbastanza piatto. Sopra l'ileo, una serie di tendini ossificati sovrapposti irrigidiva le dieci vertebre sacrali. Visto dall'alto, il bacino aveva un contorno vagamente rettangolare piuttosto che ovale come in alcuni ceratopsidi. Il processo di praepubis sporge leggermente davanti all'ileo e mostra solo un piccolo allargamento alla fine. L'ischio è dritto piegandosi solo leggermente verso il basso. Il femore è dritto e molto robusto con larghi trocanteri nella parte superiore e dossi articolari nella parte inferiore. Lo stinco è stretto in alto con un forte allargamento all'interno. Le falangi degli arti posteriori sono 2-3-4-5-0; il quinto dito è solo un rudimento dell'osso metacarpale, comune nei Neoceratopsia. Anche gli artigli dei piedi sono a forma di zoccolo.

Tessuti molli

L'esemplare AMNH 5427, l'ex esemplare tipo di Monoclonius cutleri, conserva impronte della pelle descritti da Lull. La forma e la disposizione delle scaglie presenti in queste impronte non sono molto diverse da quelle osservate in altri ceratopsidi, come Chasmosaurus: la pelle dell'animale era composta da grandi squame posizionate in file orizzontali equidistanti, formando delle rosette con scaglie più piccole e circondate da scaglie poligonali piatte ancora più piccole. Tuttavia, le scaglie centrali sono più distanti in Centrosaurus, oltre a essere più rotonde e piccole.

Nel 2019, uno studio ha concluso che le proteine presenti nelle ossa fossili non proveniva dall'animale originale ma dalla successiva contaminazione da parte dei batteri.

Classificazione
Il genere Centrosaurus dà il nome alla sottofamiglia Centrosaurinae. I suoi parenti più stretti sembrano essere Styracosaurus e Monoclonius. Le somiglianze tra questi generi sono così evidenti che alcuni paleontologi li hanno considerati lo stesso animale. Altri membri della sottofamiglia Centrosaurinae includono Pachyrhinosaurus, Avaceratops, Einiosaurus, Albertaceratops e Achelousaurus.

Il cladogramma presentato di seguito rappresenta un'analisi filogenetica di Chiba et al. (2017):

Nel 2016, Ryan nominò una tribù di Centrosaurina, i Centrosaurini per tutte quelle specie più strettamente imparentate a Centrosaurus rispetto a Pachyrhinosaurus.

Storia della scoperta

I primi resti di Centrosaurus furono scoperti e nominati dal paleontologo Lawrence Lambe che li estrasse da degli strati di roccia lungo il fiume Red Deer in Alberta, Canada. Il nome Centrosaurus significa "lucertola appuntita" (dal greco kentron/κέντρον ossia "punta" e sauros/σαῦρος ossia "lucertola"), e si riferisce alla serie di piccole corna o osteodermi posti lungo il margine del collare, e non al corno nasale (che era ancora sconosciuto quando il dinosauro venne nominato). Il genere non deve essere confuso con lo stegosauro Kentrosaurus, il cui nome deriva dalla stessa parola greca.

In seguito, vasti letti d'ossa di Centrosaurus vennero ritrovati nel Dinosaur Provincial Park, sempre in Alberta. Alcuni di questi letti si estendono per centinaia di metri e contengono migliaia di individui di tutte le età e a tutti i livelli dello sviluppo. Gli scienziati hanno ipotizzato che l'alta densità e il numero di individui in questi letti potrebbe essere avvenuta mentre un branco di questi animali tentava di attraversare un fiume durante una piena, il che spiegherebbe il sedimento fluviale in cui sono stati ritrovati questi esemplari. La scoperta di migliaia di fossili di Centrosaurus vicino alla città di Hilda, in Alberta, è stata indicata come il più grande letto d'ossa di dinosauro mai scoperto. L'area è ora conosciuta come il mega-letto d'ossa di Hilda.

A causa della variazione tra specie e persino tra singoli esemplari di centrosaurini, si è discusso molto su quali generi e specie siano validi, in particolare se Centrosaurus e/o Monoclonius siano generi validi, non diagnosticabili o eventualmente membri del sesso opposto. Nel 1996, Peter Dodson trovò abbastanza variazioni tra Centrosaurus, Styracosaurus e Monoclonius per giustificare che tutti e tre avessero generi separati, e che Styracosaurus assomigliasse a Centrosaurus più di quanto entrambi non assomigliassero a Monoclonius.

Dodson credeva che una specie di Monoclonius, M. nasicornus, potesse essere in realtà il sesso femminile di Styracosaurus. Le sue valutazioni venne parzialmente accettate, con altri ricercatori contrari all'accettare Monoclonius nasicornus come il sesso femminile di Styracosaurus o Monoclonius come un genere valido. Sebbene ci siano prove di dimorfismo sessuale in almeno un ceratopso basale, Protoceratops, non esiste alcuna prova certa di dimorfismo sessuale in nessun altro ceratopside. Altri sinonimizzarono C. nasicornus con C. apertus, o lo considerarono una specie separata di Centrosaurus: Centrosaurus nasicornus. È stato anche suggerito che quest'ultimo possa rappresentare l'antenato diretto di Styracosaurus albertensis. Uno studio del 2014 sull'ontogenesi di Centrosaurus ha concluso che C. nasicornus è un sinonimo junior di C. apertus, che rappresenta una fase di crescita intermedia.

La specie C. brinkmani, descritta nel 2005, è stata spostata nel nuovo genere Coronosaurus, nel 2012.

Paleobiologia

Come negli altri ceratopsidi, le mascelle di Centrosaurus sono adatte a per tagliare materiali vegetali duri e resistenti. La scoperta di giganteschi letti ossei di Centrosaurus in Canada suggerisce che questi animali fossero gregari e che si spostassero in grandi branchi. Un letto d'ossa composto dai resti di Centrosaurus e Styracosaurus è stato ritrovato nella Formazione Dinosaur Park in quella che oggi è Alberta. Un'altra spiegazione all'abbondanza di resti in un singolo luogo, e che si trattasse di individui solitari riunitisi attorno a una pozza d'acqua durante una siccità. Il Centrosaurus si trova negli strati più bassi della formazione rispetto a Styracosaurus, indicando che Centrosaurus venne sostituito da Styracosaurus mentre l'ambiente cambiava nel tempo.

I grandi collari e le corna nasali dei ceratopsi sono tra gli ornamenti facciali più distintivi di tutti i dinosauri. La loro funzione è stata oggetto di dibattito da quando sono stati scoperti i primi dinosauri cornuti. Le teorie più comuni sulla funzione di questi ornamenti e delle corna includono la difesa dai predatori, combattimenti intraspecifici e come strumenti per attrarre il partner. Uno studio del 2009 sulle lesioni craniche di Triceratops e Centrosaurus ha dimostrato che le lesioni ossee sui crani erano probabilmente causate da combattimenti intraspecifici (combattimento tra esemplari della stessa specie) piuttosto che da attacchi di predatori. Il collare di Centrosaurus era troppo sottile per essere usato come difesa contro i predatori, anche se i collari più solidi e spessi di Triceratops potrebbe essersi evoluto per proteggere il collo. I fronzoli sul collare di Centrosaurus erano molto probabilmente usati "per il riconoscimento delle specie e/o altre forme di esposizione visiva".

Paleoecologia

La maggior parte dei resti fossili di Centrosaurus è stata ritrovata nella Formazione Dinosaur Park, e al suo tempo era uno degli animali più comuni della formazione. La fauna erbivora era costituita da innumerevoli specie di ceratopsidi, come Styracosaurus e Chasmosaurus, gli hadrosauridae Prosaurolophus, Lambeosaurus, Gryposaurus, Corythosaurus e Parasaurolophus e gli ankylosauri Edmontonia e Euoplocephalus. I carnivori erano presenti in minore numero ed erano rappresentati dai tirannosauridi Daspletosaurus e Gorgosaurus, che rappresentavano i predatori dominanti e i piccoli maniraptori Dromaeosaurus, Saurornitholestes, Hesperonychus e Troodon.

La Formazione Dinosaur Park doveva avere un ambiente attraversato da innumerevoli fiumi e pianure alluvionali, che con il tempo divennero più paludose e influenzate dalle condizioni marine del Mare interno occidentale trasgredirono verso ovest. Il clima era più caldo di quello dell'odierna Alberta, senza condizioni di gelo, ma con stagioni umide e secche. Le conifere erano la vegetazione dominante della regione, con un sottobosco ricco di felci, felci arboree e angiosperme.

Paleobiogeografia
Thomas M. Lehman ha osservato che i fossili di Centrosaurus non sono mai stati ritrovati al di fuori dell'Alberta meridionale, anche se sono tra i dinosauri judithiani (appartenenti allo stadio Judithian, uno stadio faunistico del Nord America che durò da 83,5 a 70,6 milioni di anni fa) più abbondanti della regione. I grandi erbivori come i ceratopsiani che vivevano in Nord America durante il Cretaceo superiore avevano vivevano in "aree geografiche notevolmente ridotte", talvolta definite "provincie", nonostante le loro grandi dimensioni corporee che avrebbero richiesto molti nutrienti e la loro capacità di spostarsi per miglia. Questa distribuzione limitata è in forte contrasto la moderna fauna composta da mammiferi erbivori la cui distribuzione "tipica [mente]... coprono gran parte di un continente".

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

 Centrosaurus at The Dinosaur Picture Database
 Centrosaurus, from the Dinosaur Encyclopaedia at Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne

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Though it is wet, though it is cold, though it temporarily stains Annie Hendrix's talented and tired fingers there is a comfort in holding clay.
Inside a room that looks like all the other rooms in this cookie-cutter, senior-living community in Sunset, Hendrix squeezes the gray clump in her left hand, an act so simplistic it doesn't really warrant description until you realize she can't do the same with her right.
Once the loquacious general to an army of customer-adored figurines, and a regular vendor who sold what she sculpted at festivals and art markets throughout the Gulf South, Hendrix hasn't added to her fleet in more than a year. In December 2015, after selling out of her supply at a two-day art festival, Hendrix had a stroke. When paramedics arrived at the scene, Hendrix was not responsive. Eventually, she came to, but the entire right side of her body was "frozen," as she puts it.
The long road back has been like a freeway on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving — tiresome, maddening, stop-start-stop-start, progress measured in feet not miles.
The deep attachment Hendrix formed with this for-now lost love of making clay figurines originated on a night Annie took a musician home. No, it's not what you're thinking. Sure, back in the day, the bands at Maison Bourbon — when the French Quarter was really the French Quarter — knew her by name and often invited Hendrix on stage to sing, play guitar or pound a few bars out on the piano. But this has nothing to do with that.
No, this musician was the short, quiet type — four or five inches tall, Hendrix reckons, sporting a kiln-hardened perpetual expression. They met, Annie and the "laidback musician" as she'd called him and hundreds others over the years, at a continuing education class at then-named University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1987. The focus of study: ceramic art.
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Annie pauses now (not then) and laughs a little at the retelling.
So she did — the aforementioned musician, to be specific. His nose was perfect. His hair was slick, even after it hardened under the 1,450-degree heat. His hat was tilted, all cool-like. He'd be the first of many — jazz musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, cowboys, chefs — that Annie's skilled hands would bring to life over the next 28 years.
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