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Vin de France Venise La Taille aux Loups - Jacky Blot 2021
Clos de Venise is a dry Vouvray. It is aged for between 16 and 18 months, spending 12 months in barriques (one quarter new wood) and the remaining time in barrels or vats depending on the year. This very fine gourmet wine showcases the very best of the Chenin grape and pairs especially well with shellfish and fish dishes. The nose exudes citrus aromas with some spicy and white flower notes. The palate is elegantly acidic with a beautiful bitterness and a long, tangy finish.
Having learned a lot from Nicolas Joly of la Coulée de Serrant, he took a different approach to winemaking and innovated constantly to breathe new life into the appellation. Ploughing and manual harvesting seemed quite groundbreaking at the time. He avoided malolactic fermentation for his dry wines, preferring to ferment them in barriques followed by a lengthy élevage in barrels (today a little more restrained). He also worked his magic on sparkling and sweet white wines.
Jacky Blot sadly passed away in May 2023. Today, the 45-hectare property is run by Jacky's son Jean-Philippe, who takes care of the Chenin vineyards beside the Loire and Cher Rivers.
Mainly located in Montlouis, the domain also owns 5 hectares of vineyards on two very fine terroirs in Vouvray - Clos de Venise (1 ha) and Clos de la Bretonnière (4 ha). It also acquired Clos de Mosny in Montlouis, a superb 12 hectare parcel fully enclosed within 1.6 km of walls. In 2011, the estate began using the best grapes from this very high quality, fully south-facing terroir for a new cuvée known as "Clos de Mosny". The remainder of the harvest goes partly into the "Clos Michet" cuvée and partly into the natural sparkling wine "Triple Zéro".
Finally, we should not forget Domaine de la Butte in Bourgueil and its 16 uninterrupted hectares of Cabernet Franc on one of the best hillsides in the appellation. The vineyards are both cultivated organically and have received official certification. Domaine de la Taille aux Loups is one of the best, if not the best, in the region!
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservations: 3 Marginally marked labels, 1 Marginally damaged labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Wooden case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Vin de France
Owner: La Taille aux Loups - Jacky Blot
Service temperature: 12°
Leading aroma: white fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine


tier: cub

shelf: history-culture

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Willem Dafoe and Camila Marrone cast in Gonzo Girl
Willem Dafoe and Camila Marrone are to star in 'Gonzo Girl'.
Patricia Arquette will make her feature directorial debut on the project and is also set to appear in an acting capacity. The movie is based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Cheryl Della Pietra and is being adapted for the big screen by Rebecca Thomas and Jessica Caldwell.
The story is set in 1992 and follows aspiring writer Alley Russo (Morrone) has an exciting new job as the assistant to the legendary "gonzo journalist" Walker Reade (Dafoe).
She is placed under orders to help the chaotic Reade settle down to work on his latest prose but Alley soon learns that a lifetime of substance abuse has chipped away at his writing ability.
Russo begins to transform Reade's rants and raves into publishable work by running it through the filter of her own mind and her own typewriter to keep his career alive.
Patricia will play the role of Claudia – the minder and manager of Walker Reade for many years.
Willem has a number of acting projects on the horizon, including a role opposite Christoph Waltz in 'Dead For a Dollar'.
The duo have been cast in the Western helmed by legendary filmmaker Walter Hill as he gets behind the camera on a film for the first time in five years.
Willem is also starring in the movie 'Poor Things' alongside Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Jerrod Carmichael.
Yorgos Lanthimos is directing the adaptation of the novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray which has been influenced by Mary Shelley's story 'Frankenstein'.


shelf: civic-law

title: How does logistics planning impact customer satisfaction

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Welcome to our guide on how logistics planning plays a crucial role in shaping customer satisfaction. Dive into the world of logistics and discover its profound effect on the overall customer experience.
Understanding Logistics Planning
Logistics planning encompasses the strategic management of all activities involved in the procurement, production, and distribution of goods and services. It focuses on optimizing processes to ensure the seamless flow of products from suppliers to customers. By streamlining operations and leveraging technology, businesses can enhance efficiency and reduce costs, ultimately leading to improved customer satisfaction.
Effective logistics planning involves meticulous coordination of inventory levels, transportation routes, and storage facilities to meet customer demand promptly. By anticipating potential disruptions and implementing contingency plans, businesses can mitigate risks and maintain high service levels. A well-executed logistics strategy can result in shorter lead times, accurate order fulfillment, and overall improved customer satisfaction.
Central to logistics planning is the concept of supply chain management, which involves the integration of suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, and retailers to deliver products to end customers efficiently. By optimizing each step of the supply chain, businesses can reduce delays, minimize stockouts, and provide a seamless shopping experience, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
In today's fast-paced business environment, logistics planning plays a critical role in meeting customer expectations for speed and reliability. By investing in advanced technologies such as warehouse automation, route optimization software, and real-time tracking systems, businesses can ensure timely deliveries and proactive communication with customers, fostering trust and loyalty. A well-structured logistics plan is key to exceeding customer satisfaction benchmarks.
Key Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction
Several key factors influence customer satisfaction within the realm of logistics planning. The speed and reliability of order fulfillment, the accuracy of delivery timelines, the quality of packaging and handling, and the responsiveness to customer queries and concerns all play a crucial role in shaping the overall shopping experience. By focusing on these aspects and continuously optimizing logistics processes, businesses can drive higher levels of customer satisfaction.
Another vital factor that impacts customer satisfaction is transparency in the supply chain. Customers today expect visibility into the status of their orders, real-time tracking information, and easy returns processes. By leveraging technology to provide customers with insights into the logistics chain, businesses can build trust, improve communication, and enhance the overall post-purchase experience, leading to greater satisfaction and loyalty.
Personalization is also a key element in enhancing customer satisfaction through logistics planning. By tailoring delivery options, communication preferences, and post-purchase services to individual customer needs and preferences, businesses can create a more personalized and engaging shopping experience. Customized logistics solutions not only meet customer expectations but also demonstrate a commitment to customer-centricity, driving loyalty and repeat business.
Improving Customer Experience through Logistics
Improving the customer experience through effective logistics planning involves aligning operational processes with customer expectations and preferences. By analyzing data on customer behavior, order histories, and feedback, businesses can tailor their logistics strategies to meet evolving demands and deliver a more personalized experience. Seamless omnichannel integration, convenient delivery options, and proactive communication are key drivers of enhanced customer satisfaction.
Moreover, investing in sustainable and eco-friendly logistics practices can positively impact customer satisfaction by resonating with environmentally conscious consumers. Implementing green initiatives such as carbon-neutral shipping, recyclable packaging, and energy-efficient transportation not only aligns with customer values but also showcases a commitment to social responsibility. Sustainable logistics not only reduces the environmental footprint but also enhances brand reputation and customer loyalty.
Measuring the Impact of Logistics Planning
Measuring the impact of logistics planning on customer satisfaction involves analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to order fulfillment, delivery accuracy, inventory management, and customer feedback. By tracking metrics such as on-time delivery rates, order processing times, return rates, and Net Promoter Score (NPS), businesses can assess the effectiveness of their logistics strategies and identify areas for improvement. Continuous monitoring and data-driven decision-making are essential to optimizing logistics processes and enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Customer feedback surveys, post-purchase evaluations, and social media sentiment analysis are valuable tools for collecting qualitative insights into customer perceptions of a company's logistics performance. By actively soliciting feedback, addressing customer concerns, and implementing improvements based on insights gained, businesses can refine their logistics operations and deliver a superior customer experience. The ability to adapt and innovate based on customer feedback is instrumental in fostering long-term customer relationships and maximizing satisfaction levels.
The Transformative Power of Logistics Planning
In conclusion, effective logistics planning is essential for enhancing customer satisfaction levels and fostering long-term loyalty. By optimizing supply chains and delivery processes, businesses can ensure a seamless experience for their customers, ultimately leading to increased satisfaction and retention rates. Explore how logistics planning can transform your customer relationships and drive business success.


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shelf: science-engineering

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Analysis of TWEAK Receptor (Fn14) Expression and Function in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells
The cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) is a TNF superfamily member that is expressed by multiple cell types and is involved in many functions including proliferation, migration, survival, differentiation, de-differentiation, or cell death. It is the only ligand for the TNF receptor (TNFR) superfamily member Fibroblast Growth Factor-Inducible 14 (Fn14). The TWEAK:Fn14 signaling axis mediates multiple cellular processes including inflammation, angiogenesis, cell growth and death, and progenitor differentiation to aid in wound repair. Fn14 is overexpressed in over a dozen solid tumor types and constitutive signaling of the receptor is thought to be involved in tumor growth and metastasis. We previously showed that Fn14 levels are elevated in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumors and NSCLC cell lines expressing constitutively activated Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) mutants. Also, we found that treatment of EGFR-mutant cells with erlotinib, (an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is FDA-approved for use in the treatment of advanced NSCLC) decreases Fn14 levels and that Fn14 levels regulate NSCLC cell migration in vitro. In the present study, we extended these findings by showing that Fn14 levels also regulate NSCLC cell invasion. We also provide evidence that EGFR-mutant NSCLC cells that express high levels of Fn14 exhibit constitutive activation of the cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase Src. We found that inhibition of Src activity in NSCLC cells by dasatinib decreases Fn14 gene expression at both the mRNA and protein levels. Src depletion in NSCLC cells by siRNA also downregulates Fn14 protein expression. Finally, we show that Fn14 expression is significantly higher in an NIH 3T3 cell line engineered to express the constitutively active v-Src oncoprotein in comparison to parental NIH 3T3 cells, and that the NIH 3T3/v-Src cells require Fn14 expression for full invasive capacity. Taken together, these data demonstrate a functional role for Fn14 in NSCLC cell invasion and identify the Src tyrosine kinase as a new regulator of Fn14 gene expression.


tier: kodiak

shelf: software-docs

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Badaim is back! And with their return to NPH, comes more Myth Behind the Gard greatness!
The Feathered Serpent is based on the Mesoamerican deity Quezalcoatl, which literally means 'Serpent with upstanding plumes' in the Nahual Language. However, Nahual words have multiple layered meanings, so the more symbolic interpretation is 'Wisest of men.'
Quezalcoatl is an important figure in Mesoamerican culture as he is credited with creating humanity. In Aztec mythology, the world and humanity are created and destroyed several times over. At the beginning of the fifth (and current) age, Quetzalcoatl plans to resurrect humanity by stealing the jade bones of the Quinametzin giants from the throne of the Lord of Death. To do so, he had to first travel to the underworld with his twin brother Xolotl.
Both twins are represented astrologically by the planet Venus. Xolotl is called the 'evening star' as he guides the sun to its death in the underworld each night. Conversely, Quetzalcoatl is the 'morning star' that guides the sun out of the underworld to be reborn. Quetzalcoatl travels with his brother along the path he uses to guide the sun into the underworld to the throne of the Lord of Death. It is also important to note here that there are striking parallels between the Aztec myth with Quetzalcoatl and the Mayan version with the hero twins Hunahpu and Xabalenque.
At first the Lord of Death refuses their request, unwilling to part with the bones he considers valuable treasure. Quetzalcoatl assured the Lord of Death that he would make humans mortal so that the bones would always return to him. Still not thoroughly convinced, the Lord of Death said he would part with the bones only if Quetzalcoatl could blow a conch horn with no holes in it. Quetzalcoatl solved the riddle by summoning worms to drill holes into the conch, and then a swarm of bees to sound the horn loud enough to be heard across the underworld.
With the jade bones in his possession, Quetzalcoatl quickly began to flee the underworld knowing the Lord of Death would not honor their deal. Sure enough, the Lord of Death pointed out that while he agreed to give Quetzalcoatl the bones, he never said he would let him leave the underworld with them. The Lord of Death sent out his minions to dig a pit in Quetzalcoatl's escape path. Quetzalcoatl fell into the trap, and the bones he carried of the Quinametzin giants broke into smaller pieces, this is used as explanation as to why modern humans are smaller and come in various sizes and shapes.
While Quetzalcoatl lamented his failure, he and his twin picked up the bone fragments and finally managed to escape the underworld. With the help of the other gods, Quetzacoatl and the others bled onto the bones to give them life and create modern humans.
The previous age ended because humans did not revere the sun god, despite her deep love for humans. Tezcatlipoca told her that this was selfish of her, causing her to cry and kill everything in a great flood. In the fifth age, the new sun god Huitzlopochtli did not want to make the same mistake, so he demanded human sacrifice as reverence for the gods giving their own blood sacrifice to the bones stolen by Quetzalcoatl. Quetzalcoatl disagreed with the other gods about this demand for reciprocating sacrifice. Tezcatlipoca, the male counterpart of Zolea the Unclean, tricked Quetzalcoatl into getting drunk and sleeping with his sister who was a celibate preistess as punishment for his hipocricy. In shame, Quetzalcoatl self-immolated and his ashes rose to become venus in the sky.
In the Toltec culture there was a ruler named Ce Acatl Topiltzin who is believed to be Mytho-Historical figure where the Quetzalcoatl deity is derived, and so the myths surrounding Quetzalcoatl may also be a symbolic representations of this historical figures rule.
While there were legends that Quetzalcoatl would one day return, the idea that the Conquistador Cortez was mistaken for Quezalcoatl is itself a myth that was propagated by the spanish years after the conquest took place.
In modern times, Quetzalcoatl has been depicted in various animes from Yu-Gi-Oh! To Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid; and video games like the Final Fantasy series. Most recently, Quetzalcoatl and Tlaloc were used by the Standing Rock protestors as indigenous symbols of their struggle, with Quetzalcoatl representing life, and Tlaloc representing water to embody the phrase 'Water is life.' It has since been appropriated to represent other water rights struggles for many indigenous peoples.
In game, the Feathered Serpent's high health gives it good tradability and resilience. When given buffs from cards like pentacle and instabeast, or deadly from empress, it can turn a simple statpile into a serious threat.
The Last Re:Spawn part 1- The 13th Baktun
Xibalba: a name that means 'the place of fear.' A cold chorus of hollow moans escaped from the Arcadion portal swirling within the cenote below. Avanyu shuddered underneath his thick plumage and shimmering scales. Even for an immortal, the Icy fingers of death reached out from the virtual region and still found firm grip around his numerous coils.
Fear was to be expected, especially today: the 13th Bak'tun. The Last day before the first day. The new beginning, and the end to all things.
It was a day of bittersweet revelry for most immortals: The apocalypse, Armageddon, Ragnarock; whatever the name, it was all merely a passing phase. Free from the burdensome attachments to the old world, most gods and godlings could scarcely comprehend let alone sympathize the mortal plight. The desperate flailings of mortals against the inevitable were regarded with charming bemusement; like a chicken running with its head cut off, or a lobster screaming while it is boiled alive.
But Quetzalcoatl were not like most immortals. Quetzalcoatl can die. Not completely, but enough. Enough to know. While other gods jealously demanded blood and sacrifice, Queatzalcoatl instead saw a part of themselves within those ephemeral beings. Avanyu would no sooner demand sacrifice than cut off his own tails.
Ironically, that was what brought Avanyu to the portal into the Xibalba server. To offer a sacrifice only a god could give: themselves.
Xibalba is an unusual game region, even for Arcadion. It was originally intended as a sandbox PvP server for players to respawn after they die to gain back levels before heading back to the main server. But Magpyre's hacking division saw it as an opportunity to exploit a flaw in the game's respawn mechanic.
The premise was simple: create a dummy account and release a deep-learning AI to farm in-game currency by griefing freshly-spawned players. The idea was to convert the IGC the AI earned into real currency to fund future research. What they weren't counting on was for the AI to gain sentience and have plans of its own.
The AI named itself ]:<1sT_dE4Th>:[, and quickly gained levels slaughtering unsuspecting players who then had to respawn all over again just to get butchered in a never ending cycle. Unlike most players, who wanted to leave the server and play the game after leveling back up, ]:<1sT_dE4Th>:[ delighted in torturing the weaker players and soon became virtually unstoppable since the other players on the server were all low-level respawns. He used his earnings to make several dummy accounts of his own, seeded with his own programming and quickly formed an unstoppable clan: xXtH4_d34tH_l0rDzXx. Their coordinated griefing made Arcadion unplayable for any player unlucky enough to spawn into the Xibalba server.
Splurging on environmental cosmetics, illegal environmental hazard mods, and even going so far as hacking the server code, ]:<1sT_dE4Th>:[ locked out Arcadion's developers from their own game and fashioned Xibalba into his own image. The devs scrambled to do damage control, quickly isolating Xibalba by sharply increasing the probability for players to respawn onto other servers and downplayed the problem as a 'design feature.' But once a player's avatar was unfortunate enough to end up in Xibalba, there was almost no escape or recourse except to start a fresh account.
Always needing fresh noobs to continue feeding his account and ego, ]:<1sT_dE4Th>:[ sent out the other 'death lords' into Arcadion to hunt down players to bring back to Xibalba for his delight and amusement. Some conspiracy message boards claimed that the lost avatars in Xibalba were being used to fuel an insidious weapon of his own design that would crash the entire game permanently, but the devs assured everyone in multiple press releases that that was an impossible rumor.
Avanyu knew better.
Avanyu looked down through the digital waters at the wispy abandoned avatars swirling just beneath the surface. Their contorted expressions of agony pierced his heart. They clawed vainly at a freedom they could never reach.
'Despite the crowds, Xibalba can certainly be a lonely place. There is no need to go in alone.' Said a pair of voices in unison. Avanyu turned to see a pair of twins emerge from the surrounding verdant jungle, one clad in all-black and the other in all-white. Tattoos of the sacred disk blossomed from their foreheads.
'Foolish Mortals! This is not a realm from which your kind returns!' Avanyu hissed 'The most reviled bots beyond conception guard the xXtH4_d34tH_l0rDzXx clan, what help could you possibly offer to overcome such trials?'
'An invitation' The man clad in black held in his hand a freshly flayed codex covered in crimson glyphs. The pixelated symbols oozed with a sickening sheen. The moonlight glistened ominously off the codicies slick surface.
'It's a trap.' Avanyu spat dryly.
'We know.' Said the woman in white, flipping her hair back with undue confidence.
'We came prepared.' The man in black pushed a glowing magazine into one of his ebony auto-pistols.
'There is no preparing for a journey through the underworld!' Avanyu scoffed, thumping his coils against the ground. 'your courage is admirable, but mortal weapons bear no teeth against ]:<1sT_dE4Th>:[ and his retinue!'
'Good thing these aren't mortal weapons then, ey compa? I can certainly give you a personal demonstration if you still have any doubts.' The man in black raised his pistol to Avanyu.
'I only doubt your resolve, mortal!' Avanyu's eyes glowed with crackling magical arcs as he bared his fangs.
'Really? Then why are you still up here?' The man in black dealt back an unphased smirked. Avanyu's eyes flickered, betraying his own reservation.
'There is no courage without fear, Blanque. There will be plenty of enemies to find along the way, there is no need to make more.' The woman in white stepped between the tense figures and motioned to her companion to lower his weapon. 'I'm Junah, and this is my brother Blanque: it would seem fate has brought our disparate goals together to meet the same end does it not? It would be a shame to deny ourselves such a fortuitous gift, no?'
'And what goals could mortals possibly exalt above preventing the destruction of their world?' Avanyu slithered menacingly around the pair.
'We may have our orders, but to us it's personal.' said Blanque gruffly.
'Ahhh, duty and revenge: how delightfully human!... Very well then: to what end would it serve for me to deny mortals the indulgences I wish to preserve?'
'So we have a deal then?' Junah and Blanque extended their hands.
'First, you must honor but a simple request:' Avanyu slipped his forked tail into their palms. The twins turned to each other with arched eyebrows.
'Hold On!' Avanyu dove off the cenote's edge, dragging the twins behind him. With an ethereal splash, the trio disappeared beneath Xibalba's churning waters.
Enjoy the story? Make your own by playing the companion deck! Decklist here.


shelf: health

title: About us

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We are delighted to introduce you to the Institute which was established as a site of advanced care for medical retinal disease. Many hours of work have been expended in order to ensure a delightful patient experience which we hope to continue to improve for our diverse population.
To provide leading medical retina care
The Institute of Medical Retina is an international site of excellence in the management of retinal disease through outpatient medical paradigms of care.
A dedicated care team, trained in the latest diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, consistently provides personalized and attentive care to all.
Excellence in all aspects of detection and treatment of retinal conditions
Team commitment to respect, communication
and measurable outcomes
Compassion and empathy towards all people
Serve patients with the latest developments in care in an attentive environment
We place importance on ensuring a convivial patient care setting rich in natural light. Our staff takes great pride in knowing our patients personally and identifying their unique needs. The Institute contains the latest technologies in diagnostic and therapeutic retinal devices.
Architecturally, the Institute was designed to allow proper patient flow through the many stages of the clinical evaluation process. Furthermore, we are particularly proud of our information technology backbone which ensures safe data storage and transmission.
Dr. Amer Omar
Dr. Omar is a recognized expert in the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, posterior segment uveitis and ophthalmic genetics.
Research plays an integral part in the functioning and day to day operation of the institute. All staff have a vested interest in advancing patient care through the pursuit of tangible solutions for both common and rare retinal pathologies. We actively participate in both local and multi-centre trials.


shelf: finance

title: Health conscious consumers

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Non-alcoholic wine has become one of the most dynamic segments in the beverage industry and offers a great chance. Stores that stock non-alcoholic wine alternatives have seen major increases in their beverage sales, especially when you have health-conscious buyers from a variety of consumer groups. Smart retailers must acknowledge this significant change in con
Organic personal care products are increasingly popular as people prioritize health and the environment. These products, including skin care, hair care, baby care and hygiene items, benefit both human health and the planet, reflecting a shift towards sustainable buying. This article explores the growing demand for organic personal care products, highlighting ke
As the demand for healthier, sustainable options grows, retailers have a golden opportunity to tap into this lucrative market. This article will guide you through three key product sections that are not only elevating shelves but also driving sales and attracting a broader customer base: organic cereals and breakfast options, organic juices, and organic soups.
The wellness trend has significantly influenced consumer purchasing behavior, with a marked increase in demand for organic and health-centric products. For retailers, understanding this shift is crucial for capitalizing on new market opportunities. This article provides insights into how retailers can enhance their product offerings with organic soups and broth
In recent years, the organic and healthy hot drinks market has witnessed a remarkable transformation. With growing awareness about health and sustainability, consumers are increasingly gravitating towards beverages that not only offer comfort and taste but also promise organic integrity and health benefits. This shift has led to a surge in innovation and new tr


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Using the Right Tone and Language in Essay Writing
TweetEssay writing is a tricky task, and students struggle with different aspects of it. Even those who can come up with good arguments may still get low marks because they don’t know how to put forward their arguments in a convincing and effective manner. When writing essays, the tone and language can be just as important as the content. Whether you’re writing to communicate an idea, argue a position or present a report, it’s important to use the right tone and language. Here are three things you should avoid in an essay to keep the tone and language appropriate:
Avoid ‘I’ statements
While you need to present your own ideas in your essay, you should avoid first person statements such as ‘I think…’ and ‘I believe…’. Take this example: ‘I think the government is not investing enough in education as many schools do not have sufficient resources to fully support students’ needs.’ This statement sounds too subjective and lacks authority. It can be reworded to: ‘The government is not investing enough in education as many schools do not have sufficient resources to fully support students’ needs.’
Avoid colloquial language
When writing essays, you’re addressing a broad audience, such as the academic community or the general public. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to use the same type of language you use with friends. To make your writing sound more formal and appropriate, you should avoid using slang and contractions like ‘don’t’ and ‘can’t’. However, this doesn’t mean you have to pack your essay with jargon and complex sentence structures. You should still use proper terminology and clear, straightforward sentences to convey your ideas.
Avoid absolute claims
You shouldn’t sound hesitant or uncertain in your essay, but at the same time, you should not force your opinion upon the reader in an intimidating manner. Absolute statements starting with ‘There can be no doubt that…’ or ‘Everyone knows that…’ can be easily refuted and may not seem well supported by research and evidence. To show that you’re aware of the limits of your claims, you can use qualifiers such as ‘most’, ‘often’, ‘more / less likely to’ and ‘may / may not be’.
If you know how to use appropriate tone and language in your essay, your arguments will sound stronger and more persuasive.
There are many other skills in writing that are just as important as this one. At i-Learner, we provide writing courses at all levels to help students become great writers. Students wishing to focus on their academic writing skills can take an essay-focused version of our Love to Write course. Book and assessment or contact our admin team on 3113 8815 to learn more.


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title: Dairy free banana bread

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Saskatoon berry season is just around the corner — and I’m back today with a new, citrus infused banana bread recipe to celebrate! If you’ve been with me since last summer, you’ll know I absolutely adore saskatoons and look forward to picking buckets full each summer. So, it will come as no surprise that I’ve actually been testing this recipe since late winter with our stash of frozen saskatoons. My Gluten Free Saskatoon Citrus Banana Bread recipe is the result of cleaning out our freezer and fruit bowls one snowy, frigid winter day and incorporating whatever ingredients we had on hand — which always seems to yield the most delicious RECIPES in the JustineCelina kitchen!
My Gluten Free Saskatoon Citrus Banana Bread is free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar and full of healthier, natural substitutions — perfect for those of us with food allergies, intolerances or sensitivities. An inspired melange of bananas, saskatoons and fresh orange and lemon juices combine with plant-based baking staples of coconut, maple and just a splash of bourbon (it’s my newest baking secret ingredient!) to create a bright, nourishing banana bread combining the best of summer and winter with a cheerful, citrusy twist! It makes for a fantastic breakfast, snack or clean dessert anytime you’re craving a berry-forward banana bread, year round. If you have an abundance of seasonal berries and a freezer full of bananas on hands, it’s time get them defrosting, pour yourself a cup of coffee, haul out your mixing bowls and throw on your apron — this recipe is for you! I’ve also included baking instructions for a muffin variation, if you prefer.


title: Magarief gives state of union address

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Tripoli, 9 February 2013:
The President of the General National Congress Mohamed Magarief gave a keynote address to the nation on TV . . .[restrict]this evening, Saturday, ahead of the second anniversary of the revolution on 17 February, in a move to reassure the public about the direction Congress and the government area taking. The television appearance is seen as a response to criticism from political parties meeting in Benghazi earlier today about the competence of Congress and the government.
In his speech on Wataniya TV, he said that the anniversary of the revolution, was an occasion to unite Libyans not divide them.
He focused on the need to raise living standards and create prosperity in the country but he also warned that it would be difficult to meet the planned deadlines for writing the constitution.
He continued that the rebuilding of the police and national security was one of the most important factors in assuring economic and social stability.
In relation to raising living standards, he said that the Local Administration Law, Number 59/2012, had to be enacted as soon as possible so as to enable local municipalities to be properly funded and provide necessary services to people.
He expressed the hope that the public understood that while Libya was rich and the authorities were committed to giving them as much funding as they could to raise living standards, it was not possible simply to hand out the nation’s cash. There was a responsibility to invest in infrastructure and human development.
He also stressed that institutions needed to be set up to expose corruption, present as well as past. He warned that there was still a culture of corruption among many groups in the country. Its elimination required strict laws and penalties and had to be applied to all.
On the subject of national reconciliation, he said that Congress had supported a series of conferences to discuss this subject.
Congress, he said, was working on a huge range of subjects in order to ensure a responsible working state, from activation of the judiciary, through national reconciliation to housing and infrastructure projects, to name but a few.
He said that there were problems delaying the work of moving Libya ahead, not least the fact that the Constitutional Declaration had not clearly drawn the line between the work of Congress and of government.
He stressed that Congress wanted to press ahead and keep to the tough timelines for a new constitution but the decision to elect the Constitutional Commission had inevitably meant delays because there needed to be consultations to hear what the public wanted.
‘We are working on the restructuring of the Electoral Commission and its mandate to conduct elections to the Constitutional body”, he said. Congress had decided to form a committee for the preparation of the electoral law. “We hope that we can create it in a short time.”


title: Dont dump it warning council cracks down on abandoned cars

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People are being urged not to abandon their vehicles, following a successful prosecution involving a car left for several months at a service station.
The case, involving a blue Ford Fiesta abandoned at Cambridge Services in Boxworth, serves as a reminder of the legal responsibilities’ vehicle owners must uphold.
South Cambridgeshire District Council received a report of a vehicle that had allegedly been left in the car park at Cambridge Services for six months.
Officers attended the scene, issued a statutory notice, and contacted the registered owner in writing – a man in his 40s who lives more than 50 miles away in King’s Lynn.
Despite the warnings, the 2005 plate Ford Fiesta remained unclaimed for 14 days. In accordance with legal procedures, the Council arranged for it to be removed and securely stored by a licensed contractor for a further 21 days to allow the owner a final opportunity to reclaim it.
After this period elapsed without contact, the vehicle was lawfully destroyed.
A Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) of £200 was issued to the registered keeper as an alternative to prosecution for abandoning a vehicle. The fine is reduced to £120 if paid in the first 10 days.
However, when the FPN went unpaid, the case was escalated to court.
The owner was subsequently found guilty of the offence of abandoning a vehicle and ordered to pay a £220 fine, £88 victim surcharge and £564.75 costs - totalling £872.75.
The car was abandoned in September 2023 and a report made to the District Council in March 2024. The court case took place at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on 27 May 2025.
Cllr Natalie Warren Green, Lead Cabinet Member for Environment at South Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “Abandoning a vehicle is not only illegal but creates an eyesore and hazard for the local community. Some residents I have spoken to about abandoned cars have become concerned about the people who own the cars too and worry for their safety unnecessarily. We investigate every report and will take firm action against those who fail to take responsibility for their property. We hope this case sends a clear message that vehicle abandonment will not be tolerated in South Cambridgeshire.”
Cllr Peter Sandford, a district councillor for Boxworth, said: “We rely on residents to be our eyes and ears when it comes to abandoned vehicles. If you spot one, report it to us – anyone can do so using our online report tool. Parking at Boxworth Services is limited, and a dumped car taking up space just makes things worse for everyone.”
Cllr Mark Howell, a district councillor for Boxworth, added: “An abandoned car is just the same as littering on a large scale. People must take responsibility for their actions and South Cambridgeshire District Council are right to pursue this individual and anyone else who pollutes our beautiful area.”
Residents are reminded to dispose of unwanted vehicles legally. If you no longer want your car, options include contacting a registered scrap dealer, donating it to charity, or using a vehicle take-back scheme offered by many manufacturers.
To report an abandoned vehicle, visit our website.
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title: Top quality packing material

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title: Veterans treatment for ptsd

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Veterans seeking treatment for PTSD should know that acupuncture can treat PTSD symptoms of depression and pain. Acupuncture for veterans treatment for PTSD can also improve physical and mental health functioning. Acupuncture can also significantly improve sleep quality which in turn improves physical and mental health.
What is PTSD?
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) can occur after a traumatic (extremely stressful) event. It is common to suffer stress after surviving traumatic events such as combat, being assaulted or even being in a car accident. However, if your stressful reactions don’t subside over time or are impacting how you live your life, you may have PTSD.
Experiencing trauma doesn’t mean you’ll develop PTSD. While about 8% of the general population will experience PTSD, the incidence for veterans is much higher. A public health study of PTSD in Iraq and Afghanistan veterans showed 15.7% of OEF/OIF deployed Veterans screened positive for PTSD compared to 10.9% of non-deployed Veterans.1 It is estimated that 30% of Vietnam Veterans have had PTSD in their lifetime.2
There are four main types of PTSD symptoms:3
- intrusive memories
- negative changes in thinking and mood
- changes in physical and emotional reactions.
Behavioral symptoms of PTSD include agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, or social isolation. The psychological symptoms of PTSD include flashback, fear, severe anxiety, or mistrust.
PTSD also causes negative mood changes such as a loss of interest or pleasure in activities, guilt, or loneliness. Sleep disturbances including insomnia or nightmares are also common in people suffering from PTSD.
Talk to your doctor or a mental health professional if you or a loved one:
- have had disturbing thoughts and/or feelings about a traumatic event for more than a month
- if these thoughts and/or feelings are extreme or severe,
- feel you (or they) are losing control of your/their life.
Early treatment can help prevent PTSD symptoms from getting worse.
PTSD often presents simultaneously with other mental health conditions. Depression is the most common comorbidity of PTSD in veterans. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is nearly three to five times more likely to emerge in those with PTSD than those without PTSD.4 Other common comorbidities of PTSD in military veterans include anxiety and substance abuse or dependence. 5
Veterans Treatment for PTSD
One of the most frequently reported symptoms of PTSD among OEF/OIF veterans returning from deployment is sleep disturbances. 6 Sleep plays an incredibly important role in physical and mental health. See Sleep Helps you Heal for more information.
It is important for everyone to find drug free ways to get essential healthy sleep. Veterans suffering from PTSD need extra help in this area.
Acupuncture has been commonly used to treat insomnia in China for thousands of years. Dozens of randomized control trials show that acupuncture improves sleep quality. In these studies, acupuncture was superior to medications regarding the number of patients with total sleep duration.
Acupuncture plus medications showed better effect than medications alone on total sleep duration. Also, acupuncture plus herbs were significantly better than herbs alone on increase of sleep rates. 7
According to Chinese medicine, there are 2,000 meridian acupuncture points on the body. These points connect the body’s meridians or energetic pathways. Acupuncture is the practice of inserting very fine, sterile needles into specific points to facilitate natural healing.
Benefits of Acupuncture for Mental Health and Veterans Treatment for PTSD
Acupuncture has shown potential benefit in a wide range of mental health disorders including anxiety disorders and substance abuse disorders. There is growing clinical evidence to support the use of acupuncture for a variety of mental health disorders.
In 2014, Charles C Engel et. al. ran a well-designed randomized controlled trial. The trial compared the effectiveness of using acupuncture for PTSD. The subjects in the trial were divided into two categories: those who received usual PTSD care plus acupuncture compared to usual PTSD care alone.
The following is taken from Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches in the Treatment of PTSD by Gary H. Wynn
Acupuncturists in the study delivered a standardized treatment during the first four sessions to facilitate clearing of trauma, calming the spirit, and balancing the Qi. For the remaining four sessions, the acupuncturist was allowed to adjust the treatment based on clinical findings. Both groups were followed for 12 weeks.
At 12 weeks, the acupuncture treatment group showed significantly greater improvements in PTSD symptoms as well as improvements on ratings of depression, pain, and physical and mental health functioning.
In the study abstract,8
Mean improvement in PTSD severity was significantly greater among those receiving acupuncture than in those receiving UPC. Pre-post effect-sizes for these outcomes were large and robust.
If you suspect you or a loved on is suffering from PTSD, please seek treatment. PTSD symptoms usually get worse without treatment.


title: What is a virtual credit card and how does it work,179523

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A virtual credit card is a single-use card number that's randomly generated and attached to your existing credit card account. The card number allows you to make payments using your credit card without sharing your actual card details, providing a layer of security when making online purchases.
When you use a virtual card for online payments, your actual credit card number will be protected in case of a data breach or credit card fraud, Ramp notes. You can generate virtual card numbers whenever you want extra peace of mind that your payment information will be protected.
Virtual credit cards can be generated through your existing credit card account, typically through online banking or your credit card issuer's mobile app. Sometimes, virtual cards can be stored in a digital wallet.
Instead of using your physical credit card number, you can enter this virtual card number at online checkouts. The transaction will show up on your account statement as if you had used your physical credit card.
Virtual credit cards can offer more security than physical cards in several ways:
These features make virtual cards particularly useful for online transactions or situations where you may not trust the merchant fully. However, it's important to ensure that any virtual card service you use is reputable and secure.
1. Get a credit card
A virtual credit card is attached to your existing credit card account, so it's necessary to have a credit card first. Most credit card issuers offer virtual cards.
2. Log into your credit card account
Most banks or credit card accounts will have the option to request a virtual card under "Account Settings" in their online platform or mobile app. If you can't find where to get virtual cards, check out their online help center.
3. Download your credit card issuer's app
In some cases, you might have to download a separate app from your credit card issuer that's specifically for virtual credit cards. Your virtual credit card might also be stored in a digital wallet on your phone, like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
4. Generate a virtual credit card number
Receive a unique virtual credit card number. Note that some banks, like Citi and Capital One, will give you a different number for different merchants. Others, like American Express, will let you use the same number for different merchants, if you choose.
5. Set spending limits, vendor restrictions, and when you want the card to expire
Next, you can choose when your virtual credit card will expire. It can be configured for one-time use or kept active for recurring expenses over a specified period of time. At this point, you can also set spending limits and vendor restrictions.
6. Start using your virtual credit card
Finally, you can use your virtual credit card for online shopping the same way you would a physical card. Just enter the virtual card number, CVV security code, and expiration date at checkout. You can also use your virtual card number over the phone, or in-store in some cases. If your virtual card is stored in your phone's digital wallet, you can use it for contactless payments.
The primary difference between a virtual credit card and a virtual debit card is that the former allows businesses to make purchases on credit, while the latter draws funds directly from the company's bank account. Both virtual cards offer extra security and spending control for businesses.
Virtual credit cards offer a line of credit for purchases, while virtual prepaid cards are loaded with funds from a bank account. Virtual prepaid cards typically don't offer rewards and come with fewer, if any, spending controls than virtual credit cards for businesses.
Virtual credit cards can be used in physical stores by adding them to mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay, provided the store accepts these payment methods. Additionally, some virtual cards offer a QR code that can be scanned at the register if the store's payment system supports QR code transactions.
As a business, there are several scenarios where you might prefer to use a virtual credit card. These include:
Better vendor management
Assigning virtual credit cards to employees can help you keep track of vendors being used by your team. Virtual cards that are designed for businesses let you set spending limits, the length of time the card will stay active, and lock the card to a specific vendor.
This is especially useful for SaaS subscription management. With corporate cards with expense management features, company cardholders can simply request virtual cards when they need to purchase from an online vendor, and you can issue them immediately.
Automated accounts payable
Virtual cards with integrated accounting tools can replace tedious, error-prone manual accounting methods like ACH payments or wire transfers. They let you pay immediately, giving you real-time visibility into your cash flow for better budgeting decisions and stronger vendor relationships.
By setting transaction limits on virtual cards, you can also prevent unexpected fees. With accounting integrations, you can map transactions to your general ledger and chart of accounts, automating your workflow.
More secure transactions
Sometimes, you want added protection against fraud. Virtual cards can protect you from potentially risky transactions by keeping your real credit card information private. You might opt to use a virtual card for sensitive vendor payments, international transfers with a higher risk of unauthorized access, large capital investments, or dealing with suppliers in geopolitically unstable regions.
Since virtual and physical credit cards have different use cases, businesses often choose to issue both types of cards to employees. Here are just a few examples of the advantages each one offers—and why you might select one over the other in certain situations.
Physical cards can easily be used in person or online. They can also be added to your Apple or Google Pay account. Unlike a virtual card, you don't need to add a physical card to a virtual wallet in order to use it.
However, each employee can only have one physical card active. In most cases, employers don't have the option to transfer cards between employees, and you can't order a physical version of an existing virtual card.
As an employer, you can issue unlimited virtual cards at any time. Virtual cards can also be transferred among employees or canceled whenever necessary. Like physical cards, virtual cards can be used for both in-store and online purchases.
Much like a physical card, you can add your virtual card to Apple Pay or Google Pay for in-store purchases at stores that accept those forms of payment. However, virtual cards can't be used at physical retail locations that don't participate in either program.


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It has been a long semester. We all need this four-day
weekend to relax and spend time with family and friends eating and
shopping! However, I have a few specific
ideas for Thanksgiving Day.
1. Get up before 9am, have a nice breakfast
and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Make sure to relax and lay on
2. Help your family prepare some food
for your Thanksgiving meal.
3. Think about who will be attending
your Thanksgiving Dinner. Who do they
work for? What jobs do they hold or held in the past? Even if these jobs and career paths are not
related to what you want, these people may have some professional insight to
share with you, or may know other people who can help you.
4. Create a mental list of questions
you may want to ask these people about their jobs and career paths. Remember,
these are probably family members or friends. They want to help you.
-What do you like about your job?
-What are challenges?
-How did you get your job?
-What skills are important for this
-What would you recommend I do
while I am in college to prepare for my career?
-Can you recommend anyone I could
speak to about my career field of interest?
5. Sit down for your dinner; enjoy
the food, the conversation, and start asking questions! It is important to ask
others for insight and help because 85% of jobs are found through the people we
And do not forget to follow up on any insight you learn,
contacts or assistance that might be offered, and resources that might be
Suzanne Dagger, Director of Career Development and Assessment |


title: Qa blanket stitch vs buttonhole stitch

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Q: What is the difference between a blanket stitch and a buttonhole stitch? I have a feeling the terms are sometimes used synonymously, but they must be different stitches.
—Nayla Morin, via email
A: Threads Senior Technical Editor Carol J. Fresia replies: You’re correct on both counts: They are different stitches, and they are often misidentified. I’m not surprised you’re confused. Most often, a blanket stitch, which is a bit simpler, is misrepresented as a buttonhole stitch. In fact, I have a vintage stitchery encyclopedia that lists the buttonhole stitch in two chapters. In one, it’s shown as a close-set blanket stitch; in the other it’s illustrated accurately as a buttonhole stitch.
The blanket stitch is an embroidery stitch often used as a decorative edging. Each stitch runs along the fabric edge, then curves away from the edge; it is held at the edge by the following stitch. It is typically worked left to right, with the edge to be stitched facing you, or top to bottom, with the edge on the left.
The buttonhole stitch looks similar but it has an extra loop, or purl, along the edge to secure the stitch more firmly and to add thread where a buttonhole receives the most wear. It is usually worked from right to left, with the edge facing away from you.
Lefty stitchers can reverse the directions.
Threads’ seamstress Norma Bucko distinguishes between the stitches by remembering that, in the blanket stitch, the needle point goes down into the fabric from the right side. In the buttonhole stitch, the needle’s point comes up through the fabric from the wrong side.
In most instances, you may replace a blanket with a buttonhole stitch. However, for buttonholes, you need the buttonhole stitch’s purl for a durable edge. Be sure to wax the thread for added strength.


title: A wonder of estonian machine industry on display at the highway museum

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Tuesday marked a momentous day for mechanical history buffs in Estonia as the Highway Museum (Maanteemuuseum) in Põlva County took delivery of renowned designer Arnold Volberg's fully restored fabled V-1 road grader.
Only 122 of these vehicles were manufactured at the Paide road machinery factory, while not a single original V-1 has survived. The Soviet Union's first self-propelled road grader was restored based on the original designs at Silver Maidla's metal shop in Põltsamaa.
It took almost four years to restore the 1948 grader. Maidla said that preparing the frame was the biggest challenge, whereas it had to be bolted together as welding was not a widespread technique 75 years ago.
"Only the engine, front axel, gearbox and rear axle, which has been cut into pieces and put back together to fit this particular one, are originals," Maidla said.
Around ten old machinery enthusiast from different parts of Estonia took part in restoring the grader. The plan was first proposed by Raimo Unt. Tallinn resident Tõnis Pappel sourced and fixed up the engine and all necessary pieces of assembly.
"Because they were off an old GAZ AA truck, we could find spare parts, even though they were in poor shape," Pappel said.
The Highway Museum's chief treasurer Rain Rikas described the V-1 road grader as a completely unique piece of machinery.
"It was not just the first self-propelled road grader in Estonia but the entire Soviet Union. It was rare by the standards of the time courtesy of its hydraulically operated parts. The second model of Soviet road grader went into production in 1949," Rikas said.
Editor: Marcus Turovski


title: Statement regarding iss policy on non interference and potential conflicts of interest related to deutsche borse

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ROCKVILLE, Md. (April 13, 2021) — Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), the leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, today announced the codification and publication of a policy on non-interference and management of potential conflicts of interest as it relates to Deutsche Börse’s majority ownership of ISS. The policy establishes appropriate standards and procedures to protect the integrity and independence of the research, recommendations, ratings, and other analytical offerings (collectively, “research offerings”) produced by ISS.
At its core, the policy provides that neither Deutsche Börse nor its employees may participate in, seek to influence, or have any role in the formulation, development, and application of the policy guidelines, methodologies, and standards underlying ISS’ research offerings and affirms that they will not receive or be provided with access to copies of, or the analyses and conclusions contained in, any of the research offerings of ISS prior to publication to ISS clients.
In keeping with its commitment to provide full coverage of clients’ portfolios and given the strong protections afforded by this policy, ISS has determined it is appropriate to provide for coverage of Deutsche Börse (DB), in its capacity as a publicly traded company, across relevant research offerings. ISS will also provide for coverage across its research offerings of “DB Affiliated Companies” as defined within the policy.
“ISS is implementing this policy in keeping with its abiding commitment to conduct business with the highest degree of ethics, integrity, and transparency,” said Steven Friedman, ISS General Counsel. “Through robust disclosures and strong conflict-of-interest mitigation procedures, ISS will ensure clients are informed of any potential for conflicts and that its coverage of Deutsche Börse and its affiliated companies is done independently and objectively.”
To download ISS’ Policy on Non-Interference and Potential Conflicts of Interest Related to Deutsche Börse, please click here.


title: Edm pcd pcbn wirecutting technology

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Cutting and grinding tasks are among the earliest enterprising applications that were undertaken to manufacture products of diversity. Steel, corundum and carbide cutting/grinding tools are commonly used and recently diamond tools have been accepted as next generation interventions that deliver super capabilities along with high wear resistance which is the definitive attribute of these tools.
The PCBN tools -
PCD (poly crystalline diamond) tools are yet another niche in the segment of diamond cutting tools. PCD actually relates to the synthetic manufacturing of diamond in HT-HP (high temperature and high pressure) lab process. Apart from reducing the cost, which is much high for natural diamond based tools, the PCD tools are also demanded for being available in different suitable forms which may not be possible with the natural diamonds sintered tools. PCBN tools are made of polycrystalline cubic boron nitride which offers the near same (as compared to PCD) material removal and wears resistance functions because cBN is the second hardest known substance known to man after diamond. PCBN tools manufacturer companies are offering custom products to balance the cost and functionality as per applications of varying economic importance.
PCBN tools have developed fine demand
The demand of PCBN cutting tools is because of the heat and chemical resistance that the substance offers, and this directly corresponds to the wear resistance against diversity of substrates to be worked upon. The cubic structure-based BN (cBN) resembles the diamond and hence performs analogously to it. On the other hand, the hexagonal structure-based BN resembles graphite, is soft and thus used as a lubricant and as an additive in cosmetics. The ability to make custom components with cBN is also an essential parameter that makes PCBN products more desirable for cutting, turning, drilling & grinding tasks of diversity. For manufacturing many types of custom grinders and polishers, the diamonds or PCD types could prove very expensive; especially in comparison to the applications in which these are to be used. Thus, the ability to make customized PCBN tools coupled with the cost advantage makes them quite popular in the enterprising applications.
The PCBN inserts types and grades -
PCBN inserts are being made with ceramics and metallic binders as per the requirements in terms of hardness for material removal. The ceramics binder makes the insert strongly wear resistant, especially the chemical type. The CBN content in ceramics bonded insert is generally 40 to 65%. The higher CBN content like 85 to 100 % in the insert has a metallic binder which improves the toughness and wears resistance further.
For every cutting tool insert manufacturer, chosing between grinding machines and wire EDM units, the answer is not that simple. These two different finishing operations generate the question: when should EDM be used and when should grinding be used as a finishing process?
To meet tight tolerances and surface finish requirements, tool manufacturers usually choose for grinding as a finishing operation because it’s fast and efficient. However, wire EDM can be “the” better choice and sometimes the only choice.
Form tool systems, consisting of a toolholder and an insert blank, are designed to machine contours that cannot be produced as quickly while using a single-point turning process. Form tools use a plunge cut method to cut contours in a workpiece blank in a single axis stroke versus traversing the blank, often multiple times, to create the programmed geometry. The insert blanks are made of coated or uncoated hard metals, ceramics, boron nitride or polycrystalline diamond (PCD). Most tools are manufactured to create part-specific contours of its insert blanks by either grinding or wire cutting (WEDM). The cutting-edge geometries and final dimensions of PCD cutting tool inserts are typically produced on CNC tool grinders. However, since diamond, the hardest known material, is contained in both the workpiece and the grinding wheel, the machining time and tool wear are enormous when grinding.
But PCD tool usage has been gaining market share very fast because titanium-based alloys, along with various composite materials, continue to see increased usage in the aerospace, automotive, medical and energy industries. These materials have created new finishing challenges for tool makers.
PCD tools have a significantly higher service life than hard metal tools when it comes to working on nonferrous metals or plastic with glass or carbon fiber, for instance. However, because of the qualities of the diamond and CBN crystals in these materials, cutting into segments is difficult and requires WEDM.
There are two types of erosion machines used in producing PCD tools depending on the application; rotary erosion (EDM- grinding) and wire EDM. Wire EDM is today mostly used to remove PCD when manufacturing or regrinding PCD tools.
Since EDM uses non-contact electrical charge to remove material, there is no tool wear, which consequently reduces costs. The quality and finish of most applications is comparable with ground cutting edges, since electrical erosion spark generators employ solid-state circuitry that controls spark duration and frequency within nanoseconds. A finish of Ra 0.1 µm is possible with specific coated brass wire and Ra 0.7µm when using Molybdenum wire.
However, there are some PCD tools that require a ground surface finish, as there is a small degree of thermal damage using EDM. Even when running the EDM unit at a low speed—the faster the more thermal damage and the rougher the tool finish—with the right spark generator settings, surface finishes of ±1.5 microns, for instance, cannot be achieved.
PCD tools are not the only tools that are manufactured with wire EDM units. There are certain tool profiles that cannot be machined any other way. Wire EDM can create some complex tool features that a grinding wheel or disc can’t—at least not as economically—because of the required space of the grinding wheel inside the work area. Also, grinding wheels wear and must be dressed, which generates higher costs compared with wire EDM.
While the EDM process poses many advantages, most tools made of hard metals as well as rotary tools are today still ground. Speed is one distinctive advantage. Unless there is a high amount of material removal necessary, grinding is a faster machining process than EDM. On the other hand, if there is a large amount of material to be removed to achieve the desired shape, using WEDM to machine the part before the grinding process is more efficient.


title: Introducing a better way to record custom metrics

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I help clients go faster for less using serverless technologies.
Many clients have asked me “how do I record custom metrics from Lambda?”.
Generally speaking, you can either:
- Publish custom metrics synchronously – e.g. send them at the end of an invocation.
- Publish custom metrics asynchronously by writing them to stdout first and then extracting them from CloudWatch Logs.
Problems with sending custom metrics synchronously
The synchronous approach adds latency to invocations. This can be especially problematic when those extra milliseconds are experienced by our users. For example, if the user is waiting for an API response.
Individually, the delay might be negligible. CloudWatch metrics typically respond within tens of milliseconds. That is acceptable to most. But they can quickly compound when functions call one another via API Gateway.
Moreover, services are most fragile around their integration points – i.e. when they make network calls to other services. Publishing metrics to CloudWatch introduces another integration point that you need to harden.
If CloudWatch experiences an outage, surely you would still want your system to stay up, right? Similarly, if CloudWatch experiences elevated response time then you wouldn’t want your functions to timeout as a result!
Hence why I generally prefer to record custom metrics asynchronously, even though this approach also has its drawbacks:
- There is an additional delay in seeing the most recent metric data.
- It’s sending more data to CloudWatch Logs, which has a cost implication
- It introduces complexity because you need something to process the logs and turn them into metrics.
Sending custom metrics asynchronously
In simple cases, where you have few custom metrics, CloudWatch metric filters are the way to go. However, this approach does not scale with complexity – when you have lots of functions and custom metrics.
Instead, you can use a Lambda function.
To make it really easy for you to record custom metrics asynchronously, I have published a new application to the Serverless Application Repository. You can also check out the source code on GitHub here.
You can deploy the app via the AWS console here, by clicking the Deploy
button and follow the instructions.
Or you can deploy it as part of a CloudFormation stack with AWS SAM:
You can do the same via CloudFormation or the Serverless framework. You need to first add the following Transform
though. For more details on how to do this with the Serverless framework, read this post.
We announced this new app live on Twitch yesterday. You can go to the 21:00 mark and see how you can configure everything via CloudFormation, including subscribing all CloudWatch log groups to a Kinesis stream first, before subscribing this app to that stream.
Recording custom metrics
Once deployed, you would be able to record custom metrics by writing to stdout
in this format:
can be any of the allowed CloudWatch metric unitsnamespace
: custom metrics would appear under this namespace, e.g.
: comma-separated key-value pairs, e.g.service=content-item,region=eu-west-1
These messages would be processed and published as custom metrics in CloudWatch metrics. All without adding latency to your invocations!
I hope you enjoy this new app, and please feel free to suggest improvements via GitHub issues. Here are some ideas I have for making it more useful:
- Parse the
messages at the end of an invocation and turnBilled Duration
- Since AppSync doesn’t report resolver metrics to CloudWatch, we can parse the resolver logs and report resolver duration as metrics.


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Hounds Town USA proves a competitive force against corporate giants in the billion-dollar pet care industry
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Jennifer Jung and Candice Vogel recently took the big leap from employees to business owners to seize opportunities in the booming pet care industry. Jennifer and Candice began as entry-level kennel workers at Long Island-based Hounds Town USA, a fully interactive doggie daycare and pet care franchise.
The International Cat Association (TICA) show in Sacramento, Jan. 2015, welcomes Cory Chalmers, of Hoarder’s TV Show
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show 'Hoarders, Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at the TICA Cat Show January 2-4, 2015 in Sacramento, Calif. This year's show is called 'Mardi Gras Madness' and is presented by Jazzy Cats.
DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Leading Edge announces the new Tec 3 Vaporizer that extends its offerings into anesthetics and carries a 72 month warranty. The Tec 3 uses proven design principles to ensure output concentration is unaffected by flow rate, temperature differences, length of use, liquid level, or back pressure fluctuation within its clinical range.
Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist: Benefits of Pet Probiotics Make Them a Must Have for Your Pet's Health
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title: Abad hotels and resorts sees about 14 spike in its revenue with axisrooms

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AxisRooms, a prominent provider of hotel distribution technology, has revealed that Abad Hotels and Resorts in India experienced a notable 14% increase in revenue in 2023 compared to the previous year. This growth was driven by a 10% rise in OTA sales during the same period, facilitated by the real-time distribution capabilities of AxisRooms Channel Manager solution.
Abad Hotels and Resorts boasts 14 stunning properties situated in some of Kerala’s most captivating locales, including Munnar, Wayanad, Thekkady, Kovalam, and Kumarakom. Leveraging the state’s natural beauty and diverse ecosystems, the chain offers guests unforgettable experiences. Through an unwavering commitment to excellence, Abad has cultivated a loyal customer base and garnered significant recognition across various prestigious hotel reservation platforms.
As a group, Abad Hotels and Resorts aspired to increase room sales through OTAs, recognizing the need for efficient distribution. Manual updates of rates and availability across seven OTAs proved inefficient and error-prone, leading to overbookings and guest dissatisfaction. Additionally, the group struggled to enhance its online visibility and reach a wider audience, hampering revenue growth through OTA sales.
Mr. Manzoor A R, Corporate Manager – Sales & Marketing at Abad Hotels and Resorts, commented on their decision to adopt AxisRooms Channel Manager: “As a modern and expanding hotel group, maximizing OTA sales has always been our top priority. That’s why we sought the best Channel Manager to ensure seamless and real-time distribution. This led us to choose AxisRooms in 2012. Over the past decade, we have grown together.”
Since 2012, Abad Hotels and Resorts has benefited from real-time distribution across all 14 properties on 7+ OTAs, resulting in significant business advantages, including 80% time saved daily through automated updates of rates and availabilities, elimination of overbookings, and improved OTA visibility.
“Alongside a 10% increase in room nights sold in 2023, we also observed a remarkable 14% revenue surge compared to 2022,” Manzoor added. “AxisRooms’ support has been exceptional. Whether implementing the channel manager at a new property or listing them on OTAs, they have consistently delivered. AxisRooms truly understands the needs of hotels striving to enhance OTA sales.”
“We are thrilled to witness Abad Hotels and Resorts achieve their desired outcomes with our Channel Manager,” remarked Ravi Taneja, Chief Operating Officer of AxisRooms. “With our robust distribution capabilities, we aim to assist more hotels in unlocking their OTA sales potential and driving revenue growth.”
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The largest collection of Audient iD14s in one education facility is hard at work at Middlesbrough College, where 54 of of the USB audio interfaces are a split across three Music Labs. Technician and lecturer, Jamie Donnelly explains: “The iD14s offer seamless audio experience between both our PCs and iMacs. Also, 16 out of the 24 available channels, in four out of our five control rooms are Audients, taking us up to 64 channels of Audient pre-amps.”
With each iD14 offering two channels of Audient’s classic console mic pres and Burr-Brown converter technology, Donnelly is impressed with the audio interfaces. “They’re utilised in every module of the course that requires audio,” he confirms. “Students think they’re great – indeed there are a number of students who’ve purchased their own.
“There are a number of students who’ve purchased their own.”
“A favourite feature of the iD14 has to be the big knob,” he adds. “It’s nice to know there’s a sturdy knob for controlling the output as opposed to the finicky ones found on competitors’ units.” The same knob can also be switched into Audient’s ScrollControlTM mode, which turns it into a virtual scroll wheel, enabling students to adjust DAW hosts, plug-in parameters and more.
As for the ASP800s, Donnelly can’t fault them. “They just sound great!” he says. “I compared one to a dual channel mic pre-amp costing in excess of £1500. Given the choice between the two, I’d take eight channels of Audient over the two channels offered in the expensive pre-amp. The Audient held up sound wise, and is easily more bang for buck.”
“They just sound great! I compared one to a dual channel mic pre-amp costing in excess of £1500. Given the choice between the two, I’d take eight channels of Audient over the two channels offered in the expensive pre-amp.”
With places limited to around 30 seats per year, Middlesbrough College’s BSc (Hons) Music Technology degree course (accredited by Teesside University) is in the strong position of having more UCAS applicants than places available. Successful applicants are chosen on the basis to their performance at interview, at which they get the opportunity to visit the facilities. “Having top quality, reliable audio heavy-hitters as part of our audio infrastructure is key to being a successful, worthwhile course, and Audient is without doubt part of that picture.”
Audient can’t argue with that.


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There are regional recipes for the Frankfurt Green Sauce from Hessen that have been passed down in the family for centuries. One generation passes the recipe on to the next and keeps it like a treasure. One of these recipes is the green sauce.
With this pancakes dough you can prepare a breakfast like in America at home. Making pancakes dough yourself is easy. Breakfast in the US or Canada looks different than ours. It is one of the most important main meals of the day there. Especially on weekends, you take the time to have a long and extensive breakfast.
Mainzer Spundekäs recipe We tried the Mainzer Spundekäs from Rheinhessen for the first time on our culinary journey through Hesse. However, he actually comes from Mainz. There it is on the menu in every wine tavern. If you take a closer look, the cheese specialty comes from Mainz. But also in the Wiesbaden area and in the Rheingau on the [...]
With homemade yeast water you can bake bread without yeast. We tried baking bread on our pleasure trip to Texel. Since then we have been making bread ourselves at home. You don't always have yeast on hand. This method helps. Baking with yeast water requires a little more patience, but it helps if yeast is not available.
Rhubarb Crumble Recipe from England. With this rhubarb crumble recipe, you'll convince even the greatest doubters that it's good to eat in the UK.
A pasteis de nata recipe to make yourself! The Portuguese custard tarts are often served there for breakfast. We liked them so much that we've been baking them at home since then. We brought the recipe back from our pleasure trips.
There are various Kaiserschmarrn recipes. Every cook has his own ingredient that makes him special. In addition, the pastry with its side dishes can be served in a variety of ways. In Austria there are mostly plum roasters. In Bavaria it is made with cheese and mushrooms.
English Muffins These tea time muffins are perfect for celebrating tea time at home. We have already proven on our travels that we like English tea time. Again and again we like to go to tea rooms or hotels where you can enjoy tea in such an elegant way. In Germany [...]
A fig cake recipe that whets your appetite. We tested that French baking is also fun at home with this fig cake recipe from France.
The Provencal cuisine offers many dishes. The ingredients from Provence are healthy, fresh and very tasty. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, eggplants and lots of garlic and olive oil are among them. Just like lamb, beef or fish directly from the farmer or fisherman.


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Symbolist painter Odilon Redon was born in France but conceived in New Orleans, creating an enigmatic connection to the American South. Redon often spoke and wrote of his in utero journey from New Orleans to Bordeaux, and envisioned his Creole heritage as a critical precursor to the more exotic and experimental elements of his art. Although Redon spent most of his childhood on the family’s estate in Bordeaux, the South—and particularly New Orleans—always possessed a strong imaginative pull.
Redon’s Le Reve des Papillon is currently on view at NOMA in the Roussel Norman Gallery on the second floor.
Odilon Redon and New Orleans
Redon’s father made his fortune in the slave trade in New Orleans in the 1830s, where he met and married Redon’s mother, Marie Guérin, a French Creole woman from Louisiana. One of Redon’s most important early supporters, the French art collector and critic Marius-Ary Leblond, felt that it was their shared “Creole upbringing” that helped him understand the fantastical and often bizarre nature of Redon’s work. To many critics of the period, Redon’s art seemed to possess what Jules Boissé called in 1880 “a kind of mysterious ‘Americanism’…[that] has lead to a pathological creation like that of Edgar Poe through a wild and solitary inspiration.”
Redon, like many of the other French artists and writers connected with the Symbolist movement, was intrigued and inspired by the macabre imagery in Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories, as well as his connection to the American South. Translated into French by poet Stéphane Mallarmé, Poe’s stories helped pave the way for the wild, expressive art of the Symbolists, which reveled in dreams and fantasies, and acknowledged the darker, more disturbing aspects of a contemporary culture haunted by the specters of slavery and colonialism.
In the 1880s, Redon created a series of lithographs titled To Edgar Allan Poe that drew from Poe’s visionary but often disturbed imagery. To Redon, Poe’s stories represented the height of human imagination and also captured the sense of alienation and dislocation at the heart of much Symbolist art. In paintings like Le Reve des Papillon, Redon portrayed nature with a fantastic intensity, showing butterflies floating within an ephemeral and unfixed realm of fantasy and delusion that calls forth both dreams and nightmares.
Katie Pfohl, Curator for Modern and Contemporary Art
Edgar Allan Poe inspired French Symbolist artist Odilon Redon
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Int. No. 1095
By Council Members Cabrera, Cumbo, Holden, Kallos, Vallone and Rivera
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notification of expiration of variances and special permits granted by the board of standards and appeals
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Section 25-209 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by local law 84 for the year 2017, is amended to read as follows:
§ 25-209 Notice of expiration of a variance or special permit. For any variance or special permit granted by the board after December 31, 2013 pursuant to sections 666 and 668 of the charter for which such board imposed a term, the board shall notify, no later than six months prior to the expiration of the term of such variance or special permit, the owner of record of the subject property and the community board for the community district in which the subject property is located that the term of such variance or special permit will expire. Such notification shall be sent via first class mail and, if practicable, via email. Use of such subject property after the expiration of such term in a manner that is inconsistent with the certificate of occupancy or with records of the department of buildings shall subject such property to a violation of section 28-118.3.2 of this code. Such notification shall also inform the owner of record of the subject property that the board may not approve an application to extend the term of a variance or special permit until penalties imposed pursuant to a violation of such section are paid in full.
§ 2. This local law takes effect 30 days after it becomes law.


title: E scrap battery fires receive mainstream media attention

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A growing threat in the e-scrap sector received national analysis this week, when The Washington Post visited a processing facility and explored the danger of lithium-ion battery fires.
The newspaper visited ITAD company Cascade Asset Management in Wisconsin, where employees demonstrated device dismantling and showed how lithium-ion battery fires can occur. The column featured interviews with Cascade CEO Neil Peters-Michaud and HOBI International President Craig Boswell.
It published a day before Apple’s annual product launch event, during which three new iPhone models were announced. The column was picked up by media outlets all over the country.
Besides battery fires, the piece touched on right-to-repair issues, product design, material sourcing commitments and more. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) and iFixit.org both praised the write-up for highlighting right-to-repair issues.
Earlier this year, E-Scrap News wrote about the battery fire problem in e-scrap facilities. Peters-Michaud and Boswell described their company procedures for dealing with batteries that ignite, otherwise known as “thermal events.”
Although the events are a major safety hazard, Peters-Michaud noted that they are relatively infrequent. Cascade handles about 100,000 batteries per year, he said, and in a recent year the company experienced just two battery fires.
Resource Recycling, sister publication to E-Scrap News, also reported on the rising instances of battery fires in materials recovery facilities (MRFs), where curbside recycling programs send collected material. Lithium-ion battery fires pose an “existential threat” to MRFs, one expert said.
Lithium-ion battery issues will be explored in detail during a concurrent session at the 2018 E-Scrap Conference, which will be held next month in New Orleans.
Photo credit: Sharaf Maksumov/Shutterstock
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I can't login
If you had entered correct credentials, but the browser did not respond (e.g. no MetaMask pop up). This may be an issue with browser cache which tends to happen when the browser just recovered from a previous session. Please try to refresh the page and login again.
If you registered an account with username before and did not connect a MetaMask wallet, you would need to use the legacy username login.
If you had a connected MetaMask wallet, make sure you are using the correct wallet for login.
If you forgot your account username or wallet, please post in the #numerbay channel in Numerai Discord Server for assistance.
I'm getting "Numerai API Error: Insufficient Permission"
This may indicate your Numerai API key has expired or does not have required permissions, please check here for the table of required permissions for different tasks, and go to the Numerai Settings page to change your Numerai API key.
I bought a good model, and then it went to hell
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately the market can be quite unpredictable, past performance is no indication of future returns. NumerBay is not an investment platform and financial gains are not guaranteed. You should be aware of the financial risks when making decisions. Good luck!
Seller didn't upload files for my order
If the round has not ended yet, then be patient. Some sellers might upload closer to the deadline. If you are unsure, feel free to reach out to the seller privately or post in the #numerbay channel in Numerai Discord Server for assistance.
You can use the Send Reminder
button on the Download popup to reminder the seller. Alternatively you can also request a refund on the purchases page which also allows attaching a message to the seller.
NumerBay doesn't yet provide fully automated dispute resolution. If you did not receive anything after the round deadline, you can request a refund with a message to try to contact the seller in private or post in the #numerbay channel in Numerai Discord Server for assistance. Depending on the specific situation, you might be able to get a refund or order extension.
I changed model name, but my order's submission slot is still the old name
Don't worry, the submission will go to the correct slot. To show the new model name in the future, go to the Numerai Settings page and click the sync
button on the top right to sync your model slots with Numerai.
When you changed your model names or created new model slots, it's recommended to refresh the API using the refresh
button on the top right of the Numerai API Key form on the Numerai Settings page.
I'm getting "Upload cancelled, no active order to upload for"
This happens when your product uses buyer-side encryption (which is by default), and you don't have any active sale order for the product. Upload is only possible when a sale order is available.
If you want to automate things, you can solve this in two ways in the listing settings. Edit your listing, check the Show advanced settings
box and then:
- Set a webhook URL for NumerBay to trigger on each confirmed sale to automate each submission, OR
- Disable client-side encryption to upload only once regardless of any sale order (Make sure you only turn off encryption when you don't have any active sale, including past sales that are still active. Otherwise, the buyers won't be able to receive files)
Do I have to upload again on each new order?
Yes if your product uses buyer-side encryption (which is by default), you can check whether this is enabled listing settings. Edit your listing, check the Show advanced settings
box to see the option.
If you don't want to do this, check the answer for the previous question for solutions.
I missed upload for a buyer
NumerBay doesn't yet provide automated dispute resolution, please post in the #numerbay channel in Numerai Discord Server for assistance. You can offer a refund, or an order extension.


title: Incredibly painful says ellen degeneres i had no idea that was a symptom

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With Ellen DeGeneres’ long-running chat show coming to an end after 19 seasons, many fans have looked back at the highs and lows of her career. Recently, the 64-year-old revealed that she had experienced “excruciating” back pain after contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic.
DeGeneres made the decision to step away from the spotlight following allegations that her show had a toxic work environment. She shifted her focus to her passion for animal conservation, completing the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda. However, during this time, she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and shared an update on social media, mentioning how surprised she was to have back pain as one of the symptoms.
When she contracted the virus in December 2020, DeGeneres confirmed that she had taken all necessary precautions. A week later, she shared that she was feeling much better and was “100%” recovered, but she mentioned something surprising about her experience with the virus that hadn’t been widely discussed by medical professionals.
On an episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on April 20, 2021, where DeGeneres appeared alongside guests Billie Joe Armstrong and musical acts Jimmie Allen & Brad Paisley, she opened up about her experience. She stated, “I feel fantastic. What they don’t tell you is that you will have severe back pain. I had no idea it was a symptom until I spoke with a few other people.” DeGeneres expressed her surprise, wondering, “Who would have thought? I’m having back pain.”
Since she contracted COVID-19 early on, there was less research on symptoms at the time. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) did not initially list back pain as a symptom of COVID-19, although it did acknowledge “muscle or bodily aches” as a common issue. Early symptoms of COVID-19 included fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, headaches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
The NHS later provided more insight into why people, including COVID-19 patients, might experience back pain and other joint or muscle-related issues. The NHS noted that many patients had pre-existing aches and pains, which could be aggravated by illness, especially since regular movement is beneficial for joint and muscle health. The lack of physical activity due to illness could lead to stiffness, weakness, and discomfort.
People suffering from muscle weakness may find it difficult to perform everyday tasks such as standing, climbing stairs, or even lifting their arms. As the pandemic spread globally, reports of back and shoulder pain became more common among those infected with COVID-19.
Another factor contributing to the rise in back pain during this time was the shift to working from home. Even those not required to work remotely were more sedentary due to social restrictions and a decrease in outdoor activities, leading to increased back pain.
A study conducted in Malta involving 388 participants found that 30% of individuals reported experiencing chronic back pain before the pandemic, while 49% reported back pain following COVID-19’s onset. Many of these people had never experienced back pain prior to the pandemic.
It’s important to remember that experiencing back pain doesn’t necessarily indicate a COVID-19 infection. Back pain can result from many causes, and if it is accompanied by symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, or fever, the discomfort might be related to other illnesses, such as the flu, which tends to be more common during winter.
Additionally, individuals suffering from pneumonia might experience back pain due to inflammation and infection in the thoracic area. Common back pain symptoms may include shooting or stabbing sensations, pain radiating down the leg, a pins-and-needles feeling, inability to relax, or a constant dull ache.