title: The farmyard goes hog wild at connecticuts beardsley zoo

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The New England Farmyard’s recent renovations feature significant upgrades to the area, including newly built barns, pastures, and enclosures for goats, cows, miniature horses, Guinea hogs, chickens, geese, and ducks. The Farmyard showcases heritage breed animals, domestic species that are in danger of disappearing from the landscape. Heritage breeds were originally bred for small family farms but are no longer commonly found. Rare farm animals represent an irreplaceable piece of earth’s biodiversity, just like their wild cousins, and offer variety that may be needed in the future: robust health, mothering instincts, foraging, and the ability to thrive in a changing climate.
The Zoo first welcomed Guinea hog piglets in 2008 with a litter of eight, an important contribution to this species. “This is a great time of year to visit the zoo and witness the new life that this time of year brings — whether it’s the new baby animals or the beautiful flowers that are in bloom,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “Piglets are some of the most recognizable animals to small children, so we invite everyone to enjoy spring in the Farmyard and help us welcome our adorable new members of the Zoo family.” About Guinea Hogs Guinea hogs are a threatened heritage livestock breed that, at one point, almost went completely extinct. The hogs were raised before industrial agriculture and were originally bred for small family farms. Also known as Pineywoods Guineas, Acorn eaters, Guinea Forest hogs, and Yard pigs, they grow to a height of 21-24 inches and weigh 150-300 lbs. They have an advanced sense of taste and can quickly identify objects by tasting them. They are quick learners and have a substantial memory. |
ContactConnecticut’s Beardsley Zoo appreciates the support it receives from local, regional and national media outlets. Media representatives are invited to tour Archives


tier: cub

shelf: civic-law

title: Election protection

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At Common Cause Pennsylvania, we are committed to defending voting rights, making the ballot box accessible for all eligible voters, and safeguarding our voting systems to guarantee accurate and fair elections. Every statewide election year, we mobilize hundreds of volunteers to help fellow Pennsylvanians navigate the voting process and cast their votes without obstruction, confusion, or intimidation.
Our nonpartisan voter protection program seeks to ensure every eligible voter who wants to vote can do so, and every vote is counted accurately. This program is not affiliated with any party, candidate, or issue campaign.
Become an Election Protection Volunteer
Sign up today at www.protectthevote.net!
No qualified Pennsylvanian should be deprived of their right to vote due to confusion, suppression, or intimidation.
That’s why Common Cause Pennsylvania leads the Election Protection volunteer program for midterm and presidential elections. Direct volunteer intervention is the most effective way to make sure voters can’t be disenfranchised by confusion over election rules, long lines, under-resourced polling places, and acts of intimidation or deception.
Every election year, hundreds of volunteers across the commonwealth work to eliminate these obstacles and make elections more efficient by:
- Ensuring voters have access to the ballot box.
- Providing voters with necessary voting information and answering their questions.
- Quickly identifying and correcting any problems at polling places.
- Gathering information to identify potential barriers to voting.
Join us in safeguarding our elections by signing up to be a:
- Poll Monitor: Identify issues at the polls, answer voters’ questions, and connect those who are denied a ballot to legal resources. PPE will be provided.
- Roving Poll Monitor: Drive or bike between polling places and check on lines, signage, and poll preparation. Report back to HQ on any problems at the polls that need to be solved.
- Social Media Monitor: Search for social media posts that share issues at the polls, connect voters to resources and support, and report election-related mis- and disinformation.
Sign up at www.protectthevote.net
About the Election Protection coalition
The Election Protection coalition, of which Common Cause is a lead organization, is a nationwide, nonpartisan effort of over 100 local, state, and national organizations that work year round to protect the right of all voters to cast their ballots. The Election Protection hotlines – offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali – are invaluable resources for voters and across the nation.
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
Common Cause Pennsylvania Launches 2024 Election Protection Program
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shelf: science-engineering

title: The best car maintenance after road trip tips skyline newspaper

text: After a long journey it is possible that the battery will fail and leave you stranded in unknown places will be higher. Be sure to check the length of time the battery will last, especially when you drive regularly. Prior to embarking on a journey, look into replacing the battery with a new one. You should inspect the battery’s efficiency and see if replacement is required at the end of the trip. Be aware that, apart of powering your vehicle the battery also serves other functions in the vehicle. It is essential for the battery of your car to keep the light on and also to keep your air conditioning system running. If your battery in the car can provide enough power, it will ensure that your vehicle is in best condition and running properly. It is possible to travel safely in the car in the event that you are aware of the liquid level of your battery prior to and following the journey. If you’re lacking the knowledge, it is recommended to get assistance from a professional. Be aware that while inspecting the car’s battery may seem a small thing but it could have huge consequences when you fail to take note of the issue. If you’re getting your vehicle repaired or maintained following a lengthy trip you should inspect the battery and then replace it. It is important to inspect the exterior and interior lights. Although you’ve examined and verified that everything is working properly prior to leaving, components may be damaged after a long trip. Check the interior and exterior illumination of your car to make sure everything is functioning properly. The wear and tear that occurs in other care parts like the battery, can affect the lighting system. If you find a problem regarding your lighting system it is important to immediately repair or maintain the vehicle. Check the interior of the car, checking the engine and the dashboard lighting for any issues. On the exterior, check the headlights and indicators to determine if there is damage. Also, change the bulbs. xsyxc2quld.


shelf: software-docs

title: From the archive using crankd

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Supporting laptops in a managed environment is tricky (and doubly so if you allow them to be taken off your corporate network). While you can be reasonably assured that your desktops will remain on and connected during the workday, it’s not uncommon for laptops to go to sleep, change wireless access points, and even change between an Ethernet or AirPort connection several times during the day. It’s important to have a tool that can “tweak” certain settings in response to these changes.
This is where crankd comes in.
Crankd is a cool utility that’s part of the Pymacadmin (http://code.google.com/p/pymacadmin/) suite of tools co-authored by Chris Adams and Nigel Kersten. Specifically crankd is a Python daemon that lets you trigger shell scripts, or execute Python methods, based upon state changes in SystemConfiguration, NSWorkspace and FSEvents.
It’s easier to see how crankd can help you with a couple of scenarios:
Your laptops, like all of the other machines in your organization, are bound to your corporate LDAP servers. When they’re on network, they will query the LDAP servers for things like authentication information. Unless your corporate LDAP directory is accessible outside your corporate network, your laptops may exhibit the “spinning wheel of death” when they attempt to contact a suddenly-unreachable LDAP directory at the neighborhood Starbucks. A solution to this is to remove the LDAP servers from your Search (and Contacts) path whenever the laptop is taken off-network and add the LDAP servers when you come back on-network.
Perhaps you’re using Puppet, Munki, Chef, StarDeploy, Filewave, Absolute Manage, Casper, or any other configuration management system that needs to contact a centralized server for configuration information. Usually these tools will have your machine contact their servers once an hour or so, but this can be a problem if the machine is constantly sleeping and waking. Plus if you take your machine off-network, you don’t want it trying to contact a server that might not be reachable from the outside world. It would be nice to have your laptop “phone home” when it establishes a network connection on your corporate network, and skip this step when the laptop is taken outside your organization.
OS X allows you to set a preferred order for your network connections, but it would be nice to disable the AirPort when your laptop establishes an Ethernet connection.
Finally, maybe you have the need to perform an action whenever your laptop sleeps (or wakes), changes a network connection, mounts a volume, or runs a specific Application (whether it’s located in the Applications directory or anywhere else on your machine).
All of these situations can be made trivial through the help of crankd.
How do I get it working?
Crankd is a daemon, so it’s running in the background while you work. It uses an XML plist file that tells it which scripts (or which Python methods) to execute in response to specific state changes (like a network connection going up or down or a volume being mounted). Since it’s a small Python library, the files aren’t huge and the entire finished installation is around 100 Kb (or larger with your custom code/scripts). Lets download crankd and experiment with its settings:
Download the Pymacadmin source. You can do this through Google Code or Github – I’ll demonstrate the Github method. Navigate to http://github.com/acdha/pymacadmin, click the Downloads button, and download either the .tar.gz or the .zip version of the source code. Drag it to your desktop and then double-click on the file to expand it. It should open a folder named “acdha-pymacadmin-
” Install crankd Upon opening the pymacadmin folder, you should see a series of folders, readme files, and an “install-crankd.sh” installation script. Let’s open Terminal.app and navigate to the pymacadmin folder that we expanded on our desktop (you can type “cd” into Terminal.app and then drag and drop the folder into the Terminal window. Hit the Return button on your keyboard to change to the directory.). The install-crankd.sh script is executable, so run it by typing “sudo ./install-crankd.sh” into the Terminal window and hitting Return. Enter your password when it prompts you
Setup a plist file for crankd If you’ve never worked with crankd before, it’s best to let it setup a configuration plist for you. If you don’t specify a configuration plist with the “—config” argument, or you don’t have a com.googlecode.pymacadmin.crankd.plist file in your /Users/
/Library/Preferences folder, crankd will automatically create a sample plist for you. Let’s do that by typing “/usr/local/sbin/crankd.py” into Terminal and hitting the Return button. Take a look at the sample configuration plist file:
<?xml version=“1.0” encoding=“UTF-8”?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC “–//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN” “http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd”>
<string>/bin/echo "A new volume was mounted!"</string>
<string>/bin/echo "The system woke from sleep!"</string>
<string>/bin/echo "The system is about to go to sleep!"</string>
<string>/bin/echo "Global IPv4 config changed"</string>
This XML file has two main keys – one for NSWorkspace events (such as mounted volumes and sleeping/waking your laptop), and one for SystemConfiguration events (such as network state changes). Followed by a key for the specific event that we’re monitoring, a key specifying whether we’ll be executing a command or a Python method in response to this event, and a string (or an array of strings, as we’ll see later) specifying the actual command that’s to be executed. For all of the events in the sample plist, we’re going to be echoing a message to the console.
- Start crankd Once crankd has been installed and your configuration plist file is setup, you’re ready to let crankd monitor for state changes. Let’s start crankd with the sample plist that was created in the previous step by executing the following command in Terminal “/usr/local/sbin/crankd.py —config=/Users/
/Library/Preferences/com.googlecode.pymacadmin.crankd.plist” Remember to substitute your username for in that command (if you don’t know your username, you can type “whoami” into Terminal and hit the Return button). If everything was executed correctly, you should see the following lines displayed in Terminal:
Module directory /Users/
It might look like Terminal isn’t doing anything, but in all actuality crankd is listening for changes. You can make crankd come to life by either connecting to (or disconnecting from) an AirPort network, sleeping/waking your machine, or mounting a volume (by inserting a USB memory stick, for example). Performing any of these actions will cause crankd to echo messages to your Terminal window. Here’s the message I received when I disconnected from an AirPort network:
INFO: SystemConfiguration: State:/Network/Global/IPv4: executing /bin/echo “Global IPv4 config changed” Global IPv4 config changed
To quit this sample configuration of crankd, simply hold down the control button on your keyboard and press the C key. Congratulations, crankd is now up and running!
A more complex example
Let’s look at one of our previous situations


shelf: health

title: Rhinoplasty what you need to know

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Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that changes the shape of your nose. It can remove a bump, narrow nostril width, change the angle between your nose and mouth, or fix injuries, birth defects, or other problems that affect breathing. Rhinoplasty can be performed on an outpatient basis at an ambulatory surgery center or in a hospital.
A consultation is necessary to determine if you are a good candidate for rhinoplasty. This is an opportunity for you to discuss your goals and expectations with the surgeon. The surgeon will perform a physical exam and use photographs to help you understand what results are possible. The surgeon may also use computer software to change the photos to show you what your nose might look like after the operation.
The most common reason for rhinoplasty is to alter the shape of the nasal tip. This is done by reshaping the cartilage that supports the nostrils. The surgeon can also add or remove cartilage to change the overall shape of the nose.
After the rhinoplasty, there is usually some swelling and bruising that can last for about a week. A splint will be placed on your nose to help support it as it heals. It is important to remember that the final result can take up to a year to appear completely healed. During this time, the nose will continue to refine and adjust to its new shape. This is normal and is a good sign that the surgery was successful. nose job price


shelf: finance

title: The Scenic Experience

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The Scenic Experience
Scenic worldwide collection includes 5-star luxury river cruises in Europe and South East Asia and 6-star ultra-luxury voyages across all seven continents on board Scenic Eclipse. Their truly all-inclusive philosophy enables guests to be immersed in the most extraordinary destinations and relax knowing everything is already taken care of. The Scenic Difference is in every detail, from unsurpassed onboard dining experiences and premium beverages to seamless and enriching exploration of their destination.
Scenic are best for
Luxury-meets-discovery experience on board world-class, custom-built ships that allow exclusive access to small ports by river or sea, including polar regions. Guests have the luxury of choice, with a wealth of all-inclusive dining, beverages and wellness options on board and immersive experiences on shore. Scenic is renowned for its exclusive Scenic Enrich events and personalised Scenic Freechoice program.
On Scenic Eclipse Expedition and Discovery voyages, exploration is enhanced by an expert Discovery Team, who will lead fascinating discoveries in remote landscapes.
Atmosphere & Experience onboard
Intimate, exclusive small-ship cruise experience with an impressive array of luxurious spaces and activities. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to connect and create friendships that will last a lifetime. All spacious suites across the 5-star river cruise Space-Ships and 6-star ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht have butler service, and their expert crew are highly trained to anticipate each guests’ every need.
Well-travelled guests who appreciate personalised services and exclusive experiences in their destinations. Scenic’s luxurious and varied portfolio allows them to explore from iconic European destinations to exotic waterways of South East Asia, idyllic Caribbean Islands and remote Arctic and Antarctica. Strong brand loyalty with Scenic being many guests’ choice for decades
At a glance
Ship size: Small
Class: Luxury river cruises and ultra-luxury expedition
Remarkable moments await with a handpicked selection of Scenic Enrich events, exclusive experiences designed to take guests into the heart of their destination. On board Scenic Eclipse, two custom-built helicopters^ and a submarine^ unlock next-level exploration.
^Flights on board our two helicopters, helicopter experiences and submarine at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather and ice conditions.
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Up to 10 all-inclusive dining experiences on board Scenic Eclipse and five exceptional dining options on board Scenic Space-Ships make for an unparalleled culinary journey. New menus are created each day to include impeccable meals inspired by your destination.


shelf: education

title: Eva Biasin the wild yogi

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Eva Biasin the wild yogi
Eva Biasin Yoga Teacher
When I first tried yoga, I didn’t understand all the benefits, but it took me over six years. I used to be a hyperactive person, dealing with my job in the navy and my passion for endurance and combat sports. During this period, I wasn’t listening to my body, which led me to injuries and an emotional breakdown. So I decided to try a new remedy, and yoga was one of them, and it soon turned into the most efficient.
I found the most challenging part in yoga isn’t the asanas but the confrontation with yourself. You must enter your practice with honesty, and that’s where you will face your demons.
By practicing yoga, you will learn to treat yourself kindly, acquire more consciousness in what you do and the way you live. Thus, continue to train your body to achieve the healthiest version of yourself (and I hope you are the happiest)!
Yoga is the awakening of your deepest soul
When I finished my years in the navy, I decided to do the 200RYT teacher training in Italy, my country, to deepen my practice and knowledge, and I am now doing the 300RYT teacher training. My teacher helped me improve my technique for sure and introduced me to yoga philosophy; one of the best values I like to find in a teacher is integrity.
By teaching Yoga, I want to help people honestly know themselves to maximize their potential in life. For me, Yoga is the awakening of your deepest soul. For now, I found my happy place in Vinyasa flow, Yoga and Ashtanga as I’m still enjoying the intense practice. Still, the best way to find the most suitable yoga style for you is to try them all.
I hope I can meet you soon in my online yoga classes! Namasté. Eva


shelf: home-craft

title: Lmtbyb

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At Venom Emilio, we believe that fashion is not just about looking good, but also feeling good. We are a women's clothing boutique located in Brunswick, Melbourne, and have been bringing style and confidence to our customers since 2001.
Our founder Emilio Angelo had a vision of creating a space where women of all shapes and sizes could find trendy and affordable clothing that would make them feel confident and empowered. Now, his daughter Christy continues to carry on this vision by curating a collection of clothing that is both fashionable and inclusive.
Oh my goodness! I received SO many compliments when I wore this dress for this first time on Thursday! Everyone said how pretty it was and that it was simply perfect. I felt very comfortable. Sizing is great. Because it was a very cool day, I wore it with my knee-high tan boots and so I wore a tan belt to match.
So happy with my purchase! Thank you x
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THE AMAZING DONNATELLA NOIR MAXI DRESS
I absolutely love love love this dress! Purchased for my son's wedding, I felt stylish and comfortable all day - the perfect blend! I have worn the dress twice now and have received so many compliments each time! Beautiful style, lovely fabric and well made. Thank you so much Venom Emilio, you have a very happy customer and many recommendations 😀
This blouse is so gorgeous
I wore this blouse to my sons girlfriend 21st and I had so many compliments. The sleeves are gorgeous as is the light non crinkle fabric. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for another pattern in this top.
DREAMS Q BLOUSE
Cool and comfortable, true to size and easy to accessorize. Great buy
BOHEMIAN PATCHWORK SHIRT DRESS
Fabulous easy to wear dress that flatters with its design. Recently lost two dress sizes and wear an 18 with comfort.


shelf: history-culture

title: You belong here place people and purpose in latinx photography

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You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography is an exhibition that celebrates the dynamic photography of Latinx artists across the United States. Bringing together established and emerging artists, the exhibition addresses themes of political resistance, family and community, fashion and culture, and the complexities of identity in American life.
The participating artists contribute to a vast and evolving visual archive of the Latinx experience, presenting it as pluralistic, nuanced, and fluid. Through their work, they illustrate diverse histories and geographies, contextualize and reinterpret pivotal social and artistic movements, claim space for queer identities, and underscore the importance of photography within the broader landscape of Latinx art.
You Belong Here uses contemporary photography to explore social spaces—from intimate depictions of home and family to the collective experiences of the streets and nightlife—while also reflecting the in-betweenness, or nepantla, of transnational, multiracial, and postcolonial identities. The exhibition sparks an expansive dialogue about visibility and belonging for Latinx communities.
Curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas, chief curator and deputy director of Curatorial and Collections at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, You Belong Here originates from Tompkins Rivas’s work as guest editor of Latinx, the Winter 2021 issue of Aperture magazine.
This exhibition is organized by Aperture.
Laura Aguilar, Genesis Báez, William Camargo, Sofía Córdova, Perla de Leon, Tarrah Krajnak, Hiram Maristany, Joiri Minaya, Steven Molina Contreras, Star Montana, Eddie Quiñones, Reynaldo Rivera, Guadalupe Rosales, Gabriela Ruiz and Bibs Moreno, John M. Valadez.
(cover picture by Genesis Báez)


title: Show 234

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Japanese transport ministry officials enter Toyota Motor Corp's headquarters for an on-site investigation over certification irregularities in Toyota, central Japan.
A vehicle safety test scandal in Japan widened on Monday, as five local carmakers were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated data when they applied for certification of some of their vehicles.
They were Toyota, Mazda, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha, according to Japan's transport ministry.
Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japan's top government spokesperson, called the misconduct "regrettable".
The latest revelations came after the ministry requested automakers in late January to investigate certification applications following a safety test scandal at Toyota's Daihatsu compact car unit that emerged last year.
Toyota said its wrongdoing occurred during six different tests conducted in 2014, 2015, and 2020.
Affected vehicles were three production models - the Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio and Yaris Cross - and discontinued versions of four popular models, including one sold under the Lexus luxury brand.
"As the person in charge of the Toyota Group, I would like to sincerely apologize to our customers, to car fans, and all stakeholders for this," Akiod Toyoda, the grandson of the automaker's founder and its former chief executive, told a press conference.
Mazda suspended shipments of its Roadster RF sports car and the Mazda2 hatchback from Thursday last week after finding workers had modified engine control software test results, it said in a statement.
Yamaha said it had halted shipments of a sports motorcycle. Honda said it had found wrongdoing in noise and output tests over a period of more than eight years to October 2017 on some two dozen models that are no longer being produced.


title: The dangers of lithium batteries

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Lithium batteries have revolutionised the way we power our portable electronic devices, electric vehicles e-bikes, and e-scooters, but along with their convenience comes a hidden danger. In recent years, the risks associated with lithium batteries have become a serious concern due to their potential to cause fires. Understanding what lithium batteries are, their uses, and the risks involved is crucial for both, your safety and the prevention of accidents.
What are Lithium Batteries?
I. What are lithium batteries?
Lithium batteries are rechargeable power sources commonly used in electronic devices and their counterparts Lithium-ion Batteries are not rechargeable. They utilise lithium, the lightest of metals to store and release energy, making them highly efficient and long-lasting. Due to their lightweight and compact design, they have become the preferred choice for numerous electronic devices.
II. Common uses and devices.
Lithium batteries are used worldwide in various consumer electronics including smartphones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters and even electric vehicles. Their ability to provide high energy density and a prolonged lifespan makes them ideal for powering these devices.
Risks of Lithium Batteries
III. Risks of lithium batteries.
a) Thermal Runaway: One of the biggest dangers associated with lithium batteries is the risk of thermal runaway. This occurs when the battery’s chemical reactions spiral out of control, leading to a rapid increase in temperature. This can cause the battery to explode or catch fire, posing a significant threat to both individuals and property.
b) Overheating: Lithium batteries can overheat due to factors such as overcharging, exposure to high temperatures, physical damage, or manufacturing defects. When a battery overheats, it can cause a fire, leading to potential injuries and property damage.
c) Short-circuiting: Another risk is the potential for short-circuits to occur. This can result from damage to the battery’s casing, the presence of metallic debris, or poor manufacturing. Short-circuits generate a significant amount of heat, increasing the chances of a fire.
IV. Severity of lithium battery fires.
Fires caused by these energy sources can be extremely dangerous due to the intense heat and toxic fumes they generate. These fires are difficult to extinguish, often requiring specialised equipment and techniques. They can quickly spread, engulfing property and endangering lives. In some cases, lithium battery fires have resulted in fatalities. These fires resulted in an average of 116 fires in London in 2022 according to the London Fire Brigade. This highlights the seriousness of the issue and the need for increased awareness and precautions.
VI. The impact of E-scooters and E-bikes
E-bikes and E-scooters have surged in popularity in recent years, powered by lithium batteries. However, the increasing use of these vehicles has also raised concerns about the safety risks associated with these batteries. Due to their compact design and proximity to the rider, fires caused by lithium batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters can lead to severe injuries. When purchasing your electric devices you should always visit 3rd party accredited providers and read the manufacturer manual before use.
How to decrease the risk?
VII. Minimising the risk.
a) Purchase Reputable Products: Always buy lithium battery devices from trusted manufacturers and retailers to minimise the risk of purchasing low-quality or counterfeit products.
b) Avoid Overcharging: Do not leave devices plugged in for extended periods or overnight, as overcharging can lead to overheating and potential fire hazards.
c) Use Proper Chargers: Only use chargers specifically designed for the device and battery type being charged. Mismatched chargers can overheat batteries.
d) Store and Dispose of Properly: Store lithium batteries in a cool, dry place and dispose of them in designated recycling centres. Avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures or physical damage.
e) Charging E-Scooters Outside: There has been a huge rise in fires caused by e-scooters in commercial buildings so when charging e-scooters, it is best practice to charge them outside or in well-ventilated areas to decrease the risk of severe fires indoors.
f) Fire Risk Assessment: Allowing a Fire Risk Assessment to be completed at your premises will detail any potential risks and the following measures to mitigate them. For more information about Fire Risk Assessments contact us at 01832735874 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.org
It is essential to understand the potential dangers lithium batteries can pose. By being aware of the risks associated with power sources and having the appropriate measures in place, we can prevent accidents, protect ourselves and our properties, and continue enjoying the convenience and power these batteries can offer.


title: Documentation

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Kate tells of ‘tough’ cancer treatment during hospital visit
The Princess of Wales has spoken of the challenge to “get back to normal” after her cancer treatment, as she thanked staff and shared experiences with patients at the hospital where she was treated.
Catherine visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in west London, personally thanking staff for their care and compassion – on a visit that also confirmed this was where she had undergone treatment.
She spoke to cancer patients with the empathy of her own first-hand experiences, in what was her most significant solo royal engagement since her treatment ended.
Catherine told a woman who was having chemotherapy: “It’s really tough… It’s such a shock… Everyone said to me, ‘please keep a positive mindset, it makes such a difference’.”
Catherine, arriving as a visitor now rather than as a patient, sympathised with those undergoing treatment – and described how she was still feeling the long-term effects.
“You think the treatment has finished and you can crack on and get back to normal, but that’s still a real challenge,” she said.
“The words totally disappear. And understanding that as a patient – yes, there are side effects around treatment, but actually there are more long-term side effects.”
The princess told patients at the hospital: “The body is amazing at telling us ‘you need to take time out’.”
Asked how she was feeling, Catherine said she was doing well, but added: “Sometimes from the outside we all think you’ve finished treatment and you go back to things. But it’s hard to get back to normal.”
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’
Before she left, Catherine hugged a woman who appeared to be a visitor.
“I’m sorry. I wish there was more I could do to help,” the princess told the woman.
“I wanted to come and show my support for the amazing work that’s going on here and for those who are going through treatment and having such a hard time.”
Catherine added: “Are you ok? Yes? There is light at the end of that tunnel. Very nice to meet you and best of luck. You are in the best of hands.”
A Kensington Palace spokesman described the personal importance of the visit, saying: “The princess wanted to make the journey to both show her gratitude to the incredible team, but also highlight the world leading care and treatment the Marsden provides.”
It’s almost a year since the princess’s health problems were first revealed – with an announcement last January that she had undergone abdominal surgery.
Catherine then announced in a video statement in March that she was in the early stages of receiving cancer treatment – and in September released a video saying that her chemotherapy had ended.
Since the end of her treatment she has gradually returned to more public events, including Remembrance Sunday and her Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey, which were seen as positive signs of her recovery.
The princess has now made her first big engagement of 2025 – a return to the hospital where she was treated, going to see those who helped her at the Royal Marsden, which specialises in cancer treatment and research.
Catherine has become the hospital’s joint royal patron, with Prince William already a patron.
Diana, Princess of Wales, had been a previous royal patron.
The Royal Marsden, which treats 59,000 patients each year, was founded as a specialist cancer hospital in 1851.


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The BMW K1300S is only homologated to Euro 3 standards which means you can't buy a new one and get it on the road next year anymore. At least in Europe. Thus BMW has already removed it from its home page and sells off the remaining stock. Probably until the end of the year (they could license it and sell into 2017 but stock seems to be quite low).
I had the bike since 2009 as a company bike and when I returned to Germany that was the thing I found to have missed abroad the most. This is a bike from the time when the company strived to built the best motorbike technically possible. A time that has since passed in most of the automotive industry. Sad but true. Lifestyle products anyone?
So ... I've already bought mine last year.
It hasn't changed much from 2009 so there is no reason to buy a 2016 model year, buy any in good condition.
Double check that the handlebar switch units have been replaced with the improved versions (both sides). The stock ones don't like heat and stop working when it gets really hot. I got stuck at a friend's house after going for a long swim in the warm summer of 2015. BMW had a free replace-if-customer-complains (silent) recall until the end of last year. Prod your dealer to get some good will out of BMW Motorrad. Esp. before you buy. Also check the cardan drive for excess degrees of freedom. It doesn't take "binary" road racers too well. So make sure you get to know the previous owner.
As Motorrad 17/2016 put it:
In last years' sportstourer concept comparison the K 1300 S [..] still blew the competition away.
Brutal while well honed, that's the lasting impression. [..] Extra-ordinary stable, tight and still comfortable.
And still today the K 1300 [S] is the reference in breaking, because of the wide wheel base and because she stays up when breaking. [The K-BMWs of the last generation] are cold perfection, executed into each detail. Just different.
That light we see is burning in my hall. How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world. William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice


title: Energetic tarot foundational course

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Have you always wanted to read tarot cards but struggled to memorise their meanings? The Energetic Tarot Foundational course is here to help. Together we’ll learn the meanings in a digestable way, helping you to better memorise and intuitively read the meanings of all 78 Tarot cards.
I’ll also be encouraging you to form your own personal connections with the meanings of the cards, as well as showing you the traditional meanings of the cards. We’ll work on creating links from your own lived experiences with the card keywords, so you can intuitively start to read the Tarot from the very beginning of your journey.
How is an Energetic Tarot course different from other Tarot courses?
Energetic Tarot is all about creating a personal Tarot practice that connects us deeply with the self. This helps to form a more intuitive reading style, that uses the traditional meanings as a foundation but also offers freedom and flexibility to make your interpretations truly your own.
Once you’ve completed this course you’ll not only be able to read Tarot, but you’ll also have a unique approach to the cards and the ability to intuitively interpret the cards in an easy and organic way.
What do I get when I enroll on The Foundational Tarot Course course?
Enrollment windows for the Foundational Tarot Course are bi-annually. Once you enroll, you’ll have instant lifetime* access to the full course including the 18x pre-recorded lessons, the 3x course workbooks you’ll need to complete the lesson tasks, 1:1 support from myself and also access to the password-protected Student Hub.
The Student Hub is where you’ll find all the links to the course and its resources, your welcome pack, blog posts to aid with learning the Tarot, monthly card challenges and journal prompts and so much more.
*Lifetime access refers to the lifetime of the course


title: A walk in the park

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A young couple saw an opportunity to invest in a fixer-upper. They wanted to make the space reflect their style while maximizing the use of their square footage.
Deslaurier’s acclaimed designer, Alanna Wharton, was tasked with redesigning the kitchen and dining spaces to complement the style of their entire home renovation project.
This older home's kitchen and dining space were divided by a separation wall. This barrier left little room to move around, creating an unwelcoming atmosphere that felt closed off and dark.
The Game Plan
The vision was clear: remove the wall, and the rest would naturally fall into place.
Alanna looked to change the layout to add an island and bar area for additional seating, storage, and useable counter space.
The once closed-off kitchen and dining space was transformed into a welcoming, modern, elegant, and functional area.
A Brookfield shaker door in "Chateau" painted MDF for the perimeter cabinets was used with an "Urban" slab style door in white rift cut oak with Irish cream stain to compliment the style. A low sheen was applied to the island and floating shelves, highlighting a classic elegance and intricate design feature. The Arabescato Vagli-honed marble countertops and backsplash brought an understated luxury to the space. At the same time, Top Knobs cabinet hardware added a touch of refinement to every drawer and door.
The new kitchen design includes a panelled refrigerator and dishwasher, Perrin & Rowe plumbing fixtures, and a Fisher & Paykel 36" gas range topped with a slab-style decor hood.
Now, the couple can gather in a space that fully utilizes the footprint their home was initially designed for, all done in style.


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The Gigstarter competition is divided in two categories: Artist of the Year (bands, duos, solo artists) and the second category with the DJ of the Year 2021. The process is exactly the same for each category.
Different steps of the 2021 competition:
Subscription period: Artists can subscribe for the competition from November 4th until November 14th 2021.
Preselection step: A jury makes a shortlist out of all the artists that entered the contest. The shortlist will be announced on November 15th 2021.
Voting period: From November 16th to November 27th at 12am, fans and followers can vote for their favourite artists from the shortlist. To vote, people should go to the Gigstarter profile of the artist or DJ they support.
Top 3 finalists: In each category, the first 3 artists who received the most votes, will have to record a ten-minute performance video and send it to the Gigstarter team before December 8th. The external jury will choose the two winners among the 3 finalists of each category.
Final: online event: The top 3 finalists of each category will be invited to the online event on December 1th when the winners will be announced and interviewed. Their recorded performances will also be broadcasted. This livestream will be accessible for everyone.
The winner, chosen by the expert jury, holds the title of Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2021. The Artist Of The Year will win a 1000 euros cheque and the DJ Of The Year will win a 500 euros cheque.
Every artist who has a public profile on Gigstarter and who has the possibility to record a live video with his/her own original music for 10 minutes maximum, can participate in the competition. Artists of the Year finalists from previous years are excluded from the competition.
Participation period: from November 4th to November 14th
Among all the participants, the jury will determine according to the musical quality around 10 artists and 10 DJs for the shortlist. This shortlist can contain artists with different musical backgrounds and/or genres.
Well done, you are in the shortlist! Now, the voting can start!
Share your Gigstarter profile to as many friends, fans as possible to get the most votes.
Voting period: From November 16th to November 27th at midday
People can vote for their favorite artists, from November 16th, through a link on the profile of competing artists. You will need to login with Facebook to identify yourself (this way we know that every user is unique and helps us detect fraud). We will only use your voters' email addresses to send a single invitation for the Artist of the Year final.
Everyone can vote from November 16th till November 27th at midday. On this date, the top 3 finalists of each category will be announced.
People can vote only one time on every artist. For instance, you can vote once for every contestant. If we suspect any form of fraud, we have the right to remove those votes.
From November 28th, you will have until December 8th at midday to send to the Gigstarter team your ten-minute live video. Only your own songs are allowed, no covers, even for DJs. Be really careful on the sound and video quality, you can also record it from a cool venue if it is allowed. The jury has the right to disqualify any finalists if the rules were not respected.
Once the Gigstarter team receives your video, it will be transferred to the jury who will make a decision and announce the winners during the final.
The online final of the competition will take place on December 16th at 7pm. The livestream would consist in:
Broadcast of a ten-minute recorded performance of every finalist (60-minute online "concert")
Live interviews in English
Live Announcement of the Artist & DJ of the Year
Everyone is more than welcome to support their act and discover the winners: friends, fans, family, everyone.
Gigstarter can not provide any money compensation for the participants that do not win.
After our first digital final last year, PanKart band won the Artist of the Year and LLout was elected DJ of the Year 2020.
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title: Stc insiso secures contracts to provide risk and assurance software to water utilities in england

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Aberdeen-headquartered, STC INSISO has announced two significant software agreements with water utilities covering South West England, the Midlands and Wales.
Severn Trent Water has signed an 18-month SaaS (software as a service) contract to use STC INSISO’s audit and investigation tool, COMET Investigate, and this could potentially be extended to a three-year deal. Meanwhile South West Water, has renewed its contract for the product, with both deals totalling over £70k.
South West Water, and parent company Pennon Group, have been COMET customers for several years. STC INSISO created content for the company’s HomeSafe programme previously, which was designed to improve safety performance through the delivery of e-learning modules. The latest contract renewal will involve South West Water committing to a revised ‘purchase and support’ agreement.
Steve Holmes, Chief Operating Officer at STC INSISO, said:
“Supporting the UK water sector through two of the largest suppliers is a real positive for STC INSISO. Growing our presence in the water and the broader utilities sector is a strategic goal of ours, so we are delighted that South West Water has extended its contract for our COMET Investigate software, and that we’re now supporting Severn Trent too, following a successful pilot of COMET late last year.
“The water utility sector is a mature, safe, and forward-looking sector and the adoption of COMET by two of its bigger providers shows how serious it is about maintaining that position and making further gains to protect its people and the environment.”
The COMET toolkit is widely utilised in a number of industries to control risk and assure operations, however, many of STC INSISO’s key customers are within the utilities industries.


title: Proteomics analysis of carbonylation

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Protein carbonylation is the most important oxidative stress-induced post-translational modification (PTM), characterized by irreversibility, stability, and relatively early formation. Protein carbonylation has been reported to play an important role in coordinating various biological processes and has been associated with many diseases. With extensive experience in protein PTM analysis and an advanced platform, Creative Proteomics provides fast, reliable, and customized protein carbonylation analysis services to accelerate our client's projects, including detection, analysis, and identification of carbonylated proteins and modification sites.
Oxidative stress occurs in all organisms when the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) severely imbalances antioxidant defenses. Oxidative stress can lead to a variety of PTMs on proteins, including sulfhydrylation, hydroxylation, carbonylation, and nitration. Among them, protein carbonylation is a common, non-enzymatic, irreversible oxidative stress-induced PTM that has attracted widespread attention. Protein carbonylation has long been well studied and considered a biomarker for measuring oxidative damage in normal and altered cell physiology. This modification of protein has been shown to affect protein function, protein folding, protein hydrolysis and cellular dysfunction, often leading to protein proteasomal degradation. As for human diseases, researchers have found high levels of protein carbonylation in a great lot kind of major diseases, especially age-related diseases, including Parkinson's disease, chronic lung disease, chronic renal failure, cataract development, and so on.
Fig. 1 The most common mechanisms of protein carbonylation. (Rodríguez-García, Alba, et al., 2020)
Oxidative stress affects proteins and other macromolecules, and protein carbonylation is a measure of oxidative stress in biological systems. We have developed an MS-based platform to quantify protein carbonylation and identify their carbonylation sites. In addition, our platform includes ELISA, western blot (WB), two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometric detection, affinity enrichment, and HPLC-based methods. Depending on the type of sample, the purpose of the experimental project, and the depth of analysis, we can apply these techniques individually or in combination. Notably, we have strong expertise in protein carbonylation site prediction by computational methods. Based on a powerful and novel bioinformatics platform, we are able to help our clients achieve efficient and rapid carbonylation site identification, which provides the basis and clues for analyzing the mechanisms of physiology and disease.
Creative Proteomics is much more than a service provider of world-class protein PTM analysis. We are constantly improving our resources and expanding our services, and are committed to providing high-quality services to accelerate our customer service projects in multiple areas. We have assisted and witnessed the success of many of our partners. If you are interested in our PTM analysis service, please contact us for more details. We are always ready to assist you!
Our products and services are for research use only.


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DFS Aviation Services Arrival Manager AMAN for București TMA including Bucharest Henri Coanda Int. Airport
DFS Aviation Services GmbH and Indra join forces to deliver a comprehensive arrival management system for ROMATSA for its controlled București Terminal Manoeuvring Area (TMA) including Bucharest Henri Coanda Int. Airport.
DFS Aviation Services has joined forces with Indra to implement the AMAN arrival management system within the Terminal Maneuvering Area (TMA) of Bucharest. This collaborative effort, which includes the basic Arrival Manager AMAN and enhanced AMAN functionalities, is set to revolutionize air traffic management operations in the region.
The arrival manager system AMAN facilitates the sequencing of air movements at the airport, increasing efficiency and capacity.
Under a contracting arrangement, DFS Aviation Services will embark on a one and a half year project that covers a comprehensive range of services as outlined in the project plan. These services will encompass development, thorough documentation, quality assurance procedures, configuration management, hardware provision, training sessions and exhaustive testing, including test support at both Indra and ROMATSA premises.
Beyond the initial implementation phase, DFS Aviation Services will provide ongoing maintenance and support services for additional years to ensure seamless operation and efficiency of the AMAN arrival management module.
Andreas Pötzsch, Managing Director of DFS Aviation Services (DAS), emphasizes: “We are immensely proud to be involved in this important project and look forward to this strong co-operation with Indra and ROMATSA.”
Adrian Cojoc, ROMATSA General Director points out that “partnering with Indra and DFS Aviation Services, AMAN adds to the list of ROMATSA important operational developments. Whereas with the long-standing partner Indra, we have several ongoing projects, such as FF-ICE implementation, this is our first project with DFS Aviation Services, paving the way for future collaboration. The project that benefits the airspace users aims to integrate the mature AMAN module developed by DAS, already implemented in various international projects, in the ROMATSA ATM system developed by Indra.”
José Luis González Paz, director of Continental Europe ATM in Indra highlights that “it is essential for Indra to collaborate and strengthen the relationship with its long-term partners such as DFS and ROMATSA, with the ultimate goal of achieving more efficient and sustainable air traffic. Whether as a technology provider, partner or customer, we are all looking for this goal, which is based on collaboration, as well as to offer the best and safest service to travelers.”


title: Erex 100mg sildenafil 100mg

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Erex 100 medicine suppliers & exporter in Chandigarh, India. Erex 100 is an oral remedy efficient in enhancing Erectile Dysfunction in men. With an active substance of Sildenafil citrate 100mg, the manufacturing of the medicine is done for Samok overseas. The oral medication is efficient in enhancing sensual functioning in men by promoting capability to provide strong erection. By treating chronic condition in men, the medicine works to manage physical as well as psychological health issues if any.
Some facts about Sildenafil 100mg (Erex 100)
Sildenafil 100mg works to promote overall functioning in men. The active component belongs to a class of Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor enzyme. By degrading PDE5 inhibitor enzymes, the medicine works to promote cGMP level in the body. Relaxing blood vessels of the penile region, the increase in blood flow helps promote ability to attain as well as sustain an erection in men during sensual activity.
How to take Sildenafil 100mg (Erex 100)
Gobble a single dosage once a day with a glass full of water. The dose and dosage of the medicine is confirmed with doctor’s prescription. Try not to break or split it. Consuming the medicine double the time within 24-hour duration might cause health effects. For effective results, try not to skip the dosage. Avoid overdose of the medicine.
Who should not take Sildenafil 100mg (Erex 100)
A person who is sensitive to the active component needs to avoid the use of medicine. A person suffering from health issues such as cardiovascular issues, high or low blood pressure, kidney or liver problem, diabetes, arterial blockage or other health issues needs to seek medical attention.
Cautions before taking Sildenafil 100mg (Erex 100)
The medicine is a prescription medicine. An overdose of the medicine might cause adverse health issues. Double dose of the medicine might cause risk factors that can be adverse to the health of a person. Women and children needs to avoid the use of medicine. Do not consume the medicine with high fat meal. A person with genital deformity needs to seek medical attention.
Some side effects of Sildenafil 100mg (Erex 100)
Headache, dizziness, facial flushing, nausea are some health effects that occur in an individual. These health effects might differ from person to person.


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In a face-to-face classroom there are students the teacher hears from on a regular basis. They always have their hands up or shout out answers. Just like the face-to-face classroom, some students will be very loud in online discussions while others will be very quiet. The “noisy” learners may post a plethora of messages that aren’t necessarily related to course content and may dominate discussions just by the sheer number of posts they contribute. Quieter learners may be annoyed by these “noisy” individuals and the lack of quality content they present to the group. The quieter learners may post sporadically and sparsely. However, upon inspection, the quality of their contributions may prove to be “meatier” than all of the “noisy” learners’ posts combined. It is important that teachers watch for quality, and that they interact with all students, not just the “noisy” ones. The teacher can set expectations for the types of posts that are acceptable and those that are just cyberspace fillers.
Many students making the transition from a face-to-face classroom to the online environment struggle with being able to “read” others in a text-only environment like a discussion forum. The teacher should demonstrate to students how emotions can be presented online. Starting the course with introductions that allow students to share their expectations, fears, and personal qualities will allow them to participate in the group-building process. Integrating small group projects and paired activities will also help students realize they can comfortably work with peers in a digital learning environment. Palloff and Pratt point out, “…virtual communication is human… Textual communication is a great equalizer and can prompt us to be more thoughtful about what we say online.” (1999, p. 35)
Sometimes a group of students will put pressure on others to conform to a certain thought or action in discussions. This pressure can cause students who do not want to join in due to this pressure to experience feelings of isolation and detachment from the group. It is important the teacher recognizes when members in a group may be bullying or putting down views that other students would like to share.
Discussion forums can be like transcripts of personal phone calls. Sometimes students will forget that their conversations with a select few are open to all to read. They might suddenly realize they have shared too much, leading to feelings of embarrassment and invasion of privacy. It is important that the teacher set parameters around online conversations at the start of the course. It is very important that students understand how visible they are in the online environment. It should be made clear to everyone that just because only a few people are a part of a conversation, that doesn’t necessarily mean others are not silently present as well.
Students can disappear quickly and quietly online. It is very important that the teacher monitors each course carefully and quickly makes contact with students who seem disconnected or are absent for an unacceptable period of time. The teacher should set parameters around how many and how often posts should be made during a course. Teachers quickly find that if they just post assignments and don’t check back, students will not see the activities as valuable and will not participate at a high level. To keep momentum going, teachers should promote active participation from all students in online discussions and present guiding questions which prompt students to respond and participate more fully.
Students and teachers can become frustrated with how many messages there are to read, or time spent trying to navigate to the content or activities they are seeking. Students need specific instruction on how much to post and how often, not only to prompt participation, but also to limit extraneous conversation and reduce the amount of time spent on what can be viewed as negative and discouraging activity. Simple and consistent navigation tools should be used to guide students to the things that engage and excite them. Rather than complain about the time spent trying to find what they need, they will most likely just log off.
Students often feel less constrained in an online environment when it comes to sharing their opinions, thoughts, and feelings. This can be a good thing when they are involved in controlled discussions and debates. However, it can also lead to “flaming” incidents in which students can end up in heated conflicts with one another. The teacher needs to be vigilant and intervene if necessary, to facilitate a resolution. This helps to avoid having other students withdraw their participation in the conversation because they feel uncomfortable, and also avoids other students furthering the conflict by taking a side and inflaming the situation.


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Our chocolate chili rub has been a longtime favorite for regulars, bringing a little sweet heat to a whole variety of dishes. It has cocoa, red pepper, garlic, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds for a sweet and salty kick with a rich chocolate flavor. The winter months are the perfect time to turn on the oven and enjoy a warming snack made with this rub, so we’re sharing some spiced nut recipes we think you’ll fall in love with immediately. Looking for something new for dinner, try this recipe for pulled chocolate chicken chili!
These are an addictively delicious snack and I agree wholeheartedly with Christina, don't make the mistake of reserving these only for the holidays! They make the perfect pocket snack for a day on the slopes. In fact, my first batch was devoured within seconds by a mob of hungry sledders this past weekend. I made two batches, one with pecans (and I threw in cacao nibs, too) and another with hazelnuts. They were both delicious! My only suggestion is to use nuts that are similar in size for more consistent cooking/candying.
1 lb (approx 4 cups) of your favorite nut/nut mix1 Egg white
1 Tbsp water
1/3 Cup maple syrup
1/3 Cup brown sugar
2 Heaping tbsps GDC chocolate chili rub
1/4 cup cocoa nibs (optional)
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Add egg white and water to large bowl and whisk until foamy (but not stiff peaks). Add nuts and stir until coated. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until coated. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat. Spread nuts on baking sheet in a single layer with as much room as possible between them to avoid large clumps. Bake for 30 mins. If you are adding cacao nibs, remove the baking sheet at 15 mins, sprinkle 1/4 cup nibs evenly over nuts, stir gently and continue cooking. Let cool completely then break apart as they may stick together during cooling. Store in airtight container.


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BECOME THE SLAYER IN A MEDIEVAL WAR AGAINST HELL
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.DOOM: The Dark Ages is a dark fantasy/sci-fi single-player experience that delivers the searing...
DOOM: The Dark Ages now supports path tracing on PCº
DOOM: The Dark Ages has got several visual improvements on PC thanks to an NVIDIA graphics driver update.
As of June 18th, the FPS developed by id Software is compatible with path tracing. This improves the quality of ray-traced lighting by reflecting additional details on all surfaces.
DOOM: The Dark Ages has surpassed the 3 million players mark
Bethesda Softworks has released its first figures following the launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages, and it's fair to say that the game has attracted a lot of players.
So far, 3 million users have played the title. This figure covers all platforms, and does not include direct sales, as the game is included…
DOOM: The Dark Ages is off to a lukewarm start on Steam
Despite an extensive marketing campaign, DOOM: The Dark Ages seems to be attracting fewer players than its predecessors. On Steam, the peak number of players recorded was 31,470, a far cry from the 44,271 for DOOM (2016) and the 104,891 for DOOM: Eternal.
The game's new features, such as piloting the…


title: Amsterdam verdict far right populist not to compare coronavirus rules with the holocaust 2533

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Auschwitz survivors are welcoming the ground-breaking court judgement handed down yesterday in Amsterdam against the MP Thierry Baudet. Baudet had made repeated references in his statements comparing the coronavirus measures taken by the Dutch authorities with the persecution of Jewish families during the Holocaust.
In order to back up his primitive theories Baudet had used video extracts from a speech which the Auschwitz survivor and president of the International Auschwitz Committee Marian Turski had delivered at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial on 27 January 2020. In a statement that was passed on to the court, Marian Turski stressed:
"I am outraged and categorically oppose the blatant misuse of the quote from my speech dedicated to the remembrance of Auschwitz. The exclusion and humiliation of Jewish families in the years that led us to Auschwitz had nothing, absolutely nothing at all to do with the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic.
In my speech in Auschwitz I tried to explain how discrimination against the Jews led step-by-step to their annihilation. The violation of human rights led step-by-step to their annihilation. I am aware that vaccination opponents are motivated by a great variety of different reasons and ways of thinking (and sometimes, I’m afraid, by a lack of thought). But what really shocks me is that fact that the majority of their speakers are well-known for their far-right standpoints, their use of conspiracy theories and their anti-Semitic clichés. This is another reason why I am defending myself against the misuse of my words. When I have myself vaccinated, I am protecting myself and my fellow human beings!"
In yesterday’s court hearing Baudet was ordered to pay a fine of 25,000 euros should he repeat his unfounded and insulting comparisons. Furthermore, the Dutch judge admonished him for ‘implicitly trivializing’ the sufferings of Jewish people during the Holocaust.
After the trial Christoph Heubner, the Executive Vice President of the International Auschwitz Committee said in Berlin: "In numerous European countries vaccination opponents are attracting attention with their absurd Holocaust comparisons and are using their arguments to stoke up aggression and radicalize people. In this respect, the judgement in Amsterdam is of great significance and reaches far beyond the borders of the Netherlands."


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PVT collectors for the regeneration of geothermal fields (probes) in heat networks
PVT modules represent a combination of photovoltaic (PV) and thermal solar systems for the generation of electricity and heat. These systems utilize both solar radiation for electricity generation and heat energy. When PVT collectors are integrated into a heating network, they can also be used to regenerate geothermal probes in the summer, thereby increasing their efficiency in the winter.
How is a PVT collector structured, and what types are there?
A PVT module is essentially a hybrid collector consisting of a combination of a photovoltaic module and a solar thermal module. PVT collectors can be classified into different types depending on whether the focus is on electricity generation or heat production. PVT systems with an emphasis on heat production include covered PVT collectors. Due to the glazing, they have an enclosed air layer that acts as insulation, allowing heat to accumulate better in the collector and achieve higher heating outputs. However, the higher collector temperatures can have adverse effects on the PV cells, as increasing cell temperature reduces cell efficiency.
What are the advantages of a PVT collector?
By using combined energy sources, solar energy can be utilized more efficiently, leading to a reduction in the necessary collector area. The solar collector can also contribute to an increase in the efficiency of the PV module, as electrical performance decreases with rising temperature. Additionally, the PVT system, through the solar thermal collectors, prevents snow from covering the PV collectors, as the snow melts away, thereby improving the electricity generation of the PV collectors even in the winter. In combination with geothermal fields, heat production in the summer can be meaningfully utilized for regeneration.
What are the disadvantages of a PVT collector?
PVT collectors face some technical challenges that limit their widespread use. Similar to solar thermal collectors, there is a significant disparity between heat production in the summer and the heat demand in the winter. Due to the combination of different technologies, PVT collectors may have additional maintenance requirements to keep both the photovoltaic cells and the thermal components in good condition.
Why do geothermal probes need regeneration, and how can PVT collectors contribute?
Although geothermal energy is considered a renewable heat source, it's important to note that ground probes do not have an infinite heat potential. Geothermal probes extract a significant amount of heat from the ground during the winter. To avoid overcooling of the ground probes and to ensure a nearly constant heat extraction rate at the beginning of each heating season, it's advantageous to regenerate the ground probe fields with the supply of heat energy during the summer. This is often achieved through passive cooling of buildings. In conjunction with a heating network and geothermal probes, the excess heat energy from a PVT collector can be used to regenerate the ground probe fields while simultaneously keeping the PV cells at an optimal temperature level to maximize electricity production.
What roles do PVT collectors and geothermal fields play in heat networks?
Depending on the temperature level of the heating network, different heat sources are required to supply the network. Due to the limitation of the solar collector temperature by the operating temperature of the PV modules, the operating temperature of the PVT combination is typically between 20-50°C (depending on the design). Therefore, the use of PVT collectors is primarily suitable for heating networks with lower temperature levels, such as LowEx heating networks (35-60°C) or cold district heating networks (below 35°C), also known as anergy networks. Ground probe fields typically have an extraction temperature that fluctuates between 0-20°C over the year, serving as a heat source for cold district heating networks. However, it is also possible to provide heat from shallow geothermal sources for higher temperature levels through a central network heat pump. Over the years, the extraction temperature of geothermal sources decreases because more heat is extracted from the ground over the year than is coming from the ground. To prevent a decline in the extraction temperature over several years, geothermal fields should be regenerated. The larger the geothermal field, the more important regeneration becomes. Regeneration can be achieved using waste heat from cooling processes in the summer, conventional solar thermal collectors, or PVT collectors. By using PVT collectors, the number of probes or drilling meters in the ground probe field can be reduced, which can offer significant economic advantages. This should be considered in a comprehensive economic analysis for PVT collectors.
- Lämmle et al.: "PVT collector technologies in solar thermal systems: A systematic assessment of electrical and thermal yields with the novel characteristic temperature approach", Solar Energy, 155, pp. 867-879, 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2017.07.015


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As part of a general effort to become more knowledgable about AWS and JAMF, I've started a dummy environment totally separate from production for my own practice purposes, with the hopes of convincing my department head to implement them once I become more proficient/comfortable with the tech. I've played around a fair amount with policies/configuration profiles/etc, but when it comes to setting up a new server, especially in the cloud, I'm rather more of a newbie.
As part of my research I found an excellent blog post by John Kitzmiller (https://www.johnkitzmiller.com/blog/setting-up-the-jss-behind-an-elastic-load-balancer-in-amazon-web...) as well as one by auslin more focused on Elastic beanstalk rather than ec2 on its own (http://aulin.co/2017/Jamf/) but I've found myself getting stuck earlier on in the process.
I've tried installing the jamf pro 10.5 client both manually and using the installer. Since I only have to access the machine via terminal (the AMI is running ubuntu 16.04), I installed lynx to attempt to get up and running after the installer was completed. However, when going to localhost:8443 with lynx I get an error saying there is an insecure ssl cert (I generated a self signed one), and when i attempt to bypass lynx quits out with the error "can't access startfile localhost:8443", so I can't get into the web app to get through the rest of set up.
Has anyone run into something similar?
@wburnett you shouldn't need to install Lynx on the Jamf Pro Server to configure it. If you assign an Elastic IP to your server and then open port 8443 to your server, you can use a web browser from your computer to configure the Jamf Pro Server.
If you want to place the JPS in a private VLAN in AWS, I would suggest placing a proxy or utilizing an Elastic Load Balancer to forward traffic to the JPS sitting in the private VLAN. You can follow @kitzy great blog post on how to do that. The great thing about using an ELB is that you can set it to receive traffic on 443 and then forward to your JPS over 8080. This is terminating SSL on the ELB and not on your JPS. You can utilize Amazon's certificate service to host your SSL cert and tie it to the ELB.
Hopefully that helps clear it up a little. If it doesn't, I can get a little more granular.
Hi Steve, thanks for the reply.
I got a little stuck on ELB's which is why I was trying a separate method, but that makes more sense. I gave it another go and was able to get through most of the blog post from John Kitzmiller this time, but not all the way. I have the SG's configured per the article (443 on all addresses into the ELB, and 8080 only from the ELB to the two jamf servers) and health checks set up to poke at /healthCheck.html. However, the servers in both 1b and 1c are coming up unhealthy - unfortunately without much more info with which to debug or troubleshoot (unhealthy - request timed out).
Are there some common solutions for this? I did some googling and came up with the following, but I'm not too familiar with the container terminology
@wburnett I ran into that myself when first setting up our environment. If I remember correctly, I was getting those errors because I had not completed the setup of the Jamf Pro server before adding the server to the load balancer. I would add an public IP address to the master server and allow traffic through to that server temporarily. Once you've done that, allow 8443 through to the server on that public IP. I would take it a step further and lock the traffic down to your machine's public IP.
Once you've done that, navigate to the JPS, run through the initial configuration, and once you are in the JPS you should be able to tear down that public IP. Of course test the ELB before tearing it down.
Ah @stevewood that makes a lot of sense! I think that's how I got stuck in the OP of this thread - I was unable to finish configuring the main jamf pro server since I couldn't get to the GUI, which was why I resorted to trying lynx. Should that come up if I go to <public ip>:8443?
I just did some checking and it looks like I'm running into some problems with tomcat8 not starting properly, so I'll have to investigate and figure out what's going on, that has to be the culprit. I'm going to try a fresh AMI tomorrow and see if I can get tomcat up and running properly. I appreciate you taking the time to respond!
Hey @stevewood , I've been playing with this for the last week or so, but I'm still not able to get into the jamf web portal - I'm getting the following error: "Bad Request This combination of host and port requires TLS." even though I've set up a self signed cert on the linux ami, using the tomcat documentation here: https://tomcat.apache.org/tomcat-8.0-doc/ssl-howto.html
I've tried building a vpn server in my amazon VPC with a security group allowing traffic between the two, but that doesn't seem to have helped.


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What did Scott Morrison say about AstraZeneca for the under 40s?
Scott Morrison noted that while the ATAGI advice prefers AstraZeneca for those over 60, ‘the advice does not preclude persons under 60 from getting the AstraZeneca vaccine’.
When a reporter asked the Prime Minister if the indemnity arrangements meant that people under the age of 40 would be able to ‘talk to their GPs and get the jab immediately’, he responded:
“Well, if they wish to go and speak to their doctor and have access to the AstraZeneca vaccine, they can do so … So, the answer is yes, they can go and do that.”
Conclusion: He was saying the ATAGI advice prefers AstraZeneca for those over 60, but if those younger want AstraZeneca, they can discuss this with their doctor.
A medicare rebate is being arranged to cover this discussion.
The Chief Public Health Officer of South Australia, Nicola Spurrier, said “it’s the patient’s choice, if they have had a robust discussion with their GP and understand the risk, it is their decision“.
Queensland chief health officer Jeannette Young said “No, I do not want under 40s to get AstraZeneca because they are at increased risk of getting — it is rare — but they’re at increased risk of getting that rare clotting syndrome.” 3.1 per 100,000 for under 50s, compared to 1.9 per 100,000 for the over 80s, for whom it is considered safe.
NSW Premier, Gladys Beregikrian, says “If you’re under the age of 60 and need AstraZeneca, you’ll need to talk to your doctor.”
Estimated risk of TTS from AstraZeneca vaccine first dose.
Age under 50: 3.1 per 100,000
Age over 80: 1.9 per 100,000
There is minimal risk for the 2nd dose.


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Payment methods include PayPal and Credit cards.
PayPal is a safer, easier way to send and receive money online. When you select PayPal as the payment method, you will be linked to the PayPal site where you can make payment.
PayPal can be used to purchase items by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express), Debit Card, or E-check (i.e. using your regular Bank Account).
1) After viewing your items on your shopping cart page, you can click and check out with PayPal. Then you will leave our site and enter PayPal’s website.
2) You can sign in to your PayPal account, or you can create a new one if you haven’t got one.
3) You can use the PayPal as you want according to the on-screen instructions.
Usually, PayPal e-check will take 3-5 business days to be confirmed by PayPal.
The reasons why we suggest you use PayPal:
Payment is traceable. By using your PayPal account, you can trace the status of your payment.
When you make payment for your order, you don’t need to use your credit card online (you can transfer directly from your bank account). When you use your credit card through PayPal, nobody will see your credit card number, which will minimize the risk of unauthorized use.
The store may also accept credit cards for the payment. In order to accept credit card payments, the store complies with the industry security standards established by the major credit card companies (American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, and Visa) to protect the buyers from cardholder information theft.
All credit card information is kept to a minimum. The storage and retention of any credit card information is limited to what is required for business operations only. Access to credit card information is strictly limited to those employees who are authorized and trained to use it for the business purposes.


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Display manufacturer Optoma has launched a cloud-based version of its Optoma Management Suite that is powered by Microsoft Azure and offers streamlined, real-time monitoring, diagnosing, and controlling of connected audio-visual displays via a single platform, according to a news release.
Google for Education today announced a slate of new apps for Chromebooks — including a new free Screencast app and a free Figma design app — as well as new functions in Google Classroom and Google Meet, and the company announced integrations with popular ed tech apps that will launch later this year.
Synchronous virtual learning provider Class Technologies has announced it will acquire the Blackboard Collaborate virtual classroom tool from Anthology in a deal reportedly valued at $210 million.
Zoom has begun rolling out several new features for education users of its Chat and Meetings functions, fulfilling the most popular requests from teachers and administrators on its platform, the company announced today.
Epson this week unveiled new professional development courses for educators called BrightLink Academy to help teachers create more engaging learning experiences for students with the company’s BrightLink interactive displays.
LG Business Solutions USA has introduced its 2022 interactive displays, rebranded as the LG CreateBoard, and added optional peripheral products such as mounts, mobile carts and an Open Pluggable Specification system, the company said.
Marshall Electronics has introduced a sub-$900 pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) video camera that's certified by Zoom.
Trafera, one of the largest U.S. providers of Google Chromebooks for K–12 students, on Wednesday announced it has acquired AXI Education Solutions, which sells interactive flat panels, educator professional development, and related products and services to K-12 school districts across the Mid-South.
Audio conferencing company Nureva has introduced a new classroom solution that integrates audio, video, device management and services.
Schools can be noisier than many think, but for those who struggle to hear, technology can help teachers communicate better and live healthier lives.


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Jackie’s Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon and Onions
Serves: 10 as a side dish, 6 to 8 as a main dish
**If you’re baking this, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and boil the pasta for 1 minute less than package directions suggest for al dente. Otherwise just eat it out of the saucepan.
1 stick of unsalted butter
1 cup of breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
1 box of medium shell pasta or elbows (1 lb.)
1 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons flour
3.5 cups whole milk (don’t use any other kind, it doesn’t come out as creamy)
1.75 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack/Cheddar mix
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
1 onion, diced
4 slices of bacon
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and toss with the breadcrumbs. Set aside.
Boil a pot of water and cook the shells according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and leave in the colander.
While the water boils, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a small frying pan. Heat to medium heat and fry the bacon slices. Put the bacon slices on a paper towel-covered plate to cool. Don’t pour out the bacon fat. Put the frying pan back on the stove and heat back to medium. Cook the diced onion in the bacon fat until translucent but not completely caramelized.
While the pasta sits in the colander, add the rest of the butter back into the saucepan and melt over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux.
Cook until it’s golden but not burned, 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic powder, cayenne, and mustard.
Slowly whisk in the milk and broth.
Simmer and whisk often until it’s slightly thickened but not boiling, about 6 minutes. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the cheeses a cup at a time, letting them melt into the mixture before adding more.
Season with salt and pepper and pour in the cooked shells. Stir well to break up any clumps that may have formed while the pasta sat draining.
Chop up the bacon into biggish pieces and stir into the pasta mixture.
Stir in the cooked onion.
You can serve this as is now, or if you’d like the baked version: Spread out into a greased casserole dish.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top. Bake until the breadcrumbs have turned golden brown and the cheese is bubbling around the edges, 25-30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.


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Hailes Castle is a mainly 14th century castle about a mile and a half south-west of East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland. This castle, which has a fine riverside setting, belonged to the Hepburn family during the most important centuries of its existence.
The castle was founded as a fortified tower house by Hugo de Gourlay before 1300, making it one of the oldest constructions of its kind in Scotland. In 1400 it successfully withstood an attack from Harry Hotspur Percy, in league with the Earl of March. The attackers were defeated afterwards in a counter-attack led by Archibald, Master of Douglas. A successful attack by Archibald Dunbar in 1443 was followed by a massacre of the castle’s inhabitants.
The castle stands on a promontory on the Scottish River Tyne, blocking its strategic route, and preying on the route to Edinburgh. Within the 13th century curtain wall is the 14th century keep, to which ranges were added in the next two centuries. The major remaining works is the West Tower, a square donjon, which dwarfs the remains of the central tower that the Gourlays built, probably a rebuilding on the 16th century. Fifteenth century work includes a roofless chamber in which the remains of what appear to be an ambry and a piscina suggest it was a chapel rather than a hall. There is also a vaulted basement bakehouse and brewhouse from this period. The original tower was used as a dovecot after it ceased to be occupied. Of the East Tower, only a finger of stonework remains.
References:Doune Castle was originally built in the thirteenth century, then probably damaged in the Scottish Wars of Independence, before being rebuilt in its present form in the late 14th century by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany (c. 1340–1420), the son of King Robert II of Scots, and Regent of Scotland from 1388 until his death. Duke Robert"s stronghold has survived relatively unchanged and complete, and the whole castle was traditionally thought of as the result of a single period of construction at this time. The castle passed to the crown in 1425, when Albany"s son was executed, and was used as a royal hunting lodge and dower house.
In the later 16th century, Doune became the property of the Earls of Moray. The castle saw military action during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and Glencairn"s rising in the mid-17th century, and during the Jacobite risings of the late 17th century and 18th century.


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Effective December of 2021, all residential evictions filed in the Town and Village Courts of Erie County are transferred to Buffalo HUB Court. What this means for practical purposes is that all residential evictions in Erie County now wind up being heard in Buffalo City Court.
Navigating the HUB Court process can be confusing for Landlords and Tenants alike.
Firstly, despite all Erie County residential evictions winding up in Buffalo City Court, all Court paperwork (such as Notice and Petition) must be filed in the local Court where the subject premises (the property at issue in the eviction) is situate (e.g. Cheektowaga Justice Court or Amherst Justice Court). Furthermore, the Notice and Petition that are served upon the target tenant(s) shows a summons date for the parties to appear in that local Court. Neither party is obligated (or even expected) to appear at the local Court, and the file is transferred to Buffalo City Court irrespective of any appearance or non-appearance by either of the parties.
Soon after the superfluous Court date in the local Court, both the Landlord (and/or their attorney) and the Tenant receive mailed correspondence indicating a date and time for a “virtual appearance” in Buffalo City Court. These conferences are held via Microsoft Teams and/or telephone.
If the Landlord (or their attorney) or Tenant do not appear at the virtual case conference, a default Warrant of Eviction or dismissal of the case may be granted by the Court (depending on which one doesn’t show up).
If both parties appear at the virtual case conference, the likely result is a two-to-three-week adjournment of the case for the purpose of linking the Tenant up with a “free” attorney. The case will then be scheduled for a second virtual conference to see if the Tenant’s free attorney and the landlord (or their attorney) can reach a settlement agreement. If the Tenant shows up to Court, an adjournment is “automatic” and will be granted over any objection by the Landlord or their attorney.
If no settlement is reached at the second virtual case conference, the matter is usually set down for “in person” hearing/trial at Buffalo City Court which is located at 50 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14202. Most Erie County HUB trial are conducted before Hon. Phillip M. Dabney, Jr. on the 6th Floor of Buffalo City Court.
At this point, the trial is handled like any other eviction trial in Buffalo City Court.
Landlords can become very frustrated by the seemingly endless string of Court dates that carry very few substantial results towards the case being resolved or an eviction being granted. As stated above, the “first” Court date in the local Justice Court (e.g. Cheektowaga or Amherst) has no consequence whatsoever as the case is transferred to Buffalo HUB irrespective of whether the Tenant even shows up to Court. The first virtual appearance in Buffalo HUB Court only matters if the Tenant doesn’t show up (and therefore a Warrant of Eviction is granted). If the Tenant does show up, they get a free lawyer and a free adjournment. It is not until the second virtual appearance in Buffalo HUB that there is even a chance of settling the case (which happens about half the time). Even when the case is scheduled for “in-person” trial at Buffalo City Court, there is still a chance the Judge may adjourn the case for a myriad of reasons (usually none of which are attributable to the Landlord). In short, the whole thing can seem rather crazy to Landlords. Nonetheless, we must accept the rules of the game as they exist or we will likely have our case dismissed.


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AIP Congratulates 2024 Nobel Prize Winners in Chemistry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2024 – The 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded with one half to David Baker “for computational protein design” and the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper “for protein structure prediction.”
“The relationship between protein sequence, structure, and function is a long-standing problem that has challenged researchers from many different disciplines, including biology, chemistry, and physics,” said Michael Moloney, CEO of AIP.
“The prize highlights the power of computing to help us understand what proteins look like and how they work. And both the chemistry and physics prizes this year recognize the growing importance that artificial intelligence and machine learning are having across the breadth of modern science.”
Proteins are the functional molecules of life, performing a wide range of tasks like carrying oxygen through the bloodstream, fighting off infections, facilitating chemical reactions, and upholding the structure of cells. While the human body contains hundreds of thousands of proteins, they are all made from different combinations of the same 22 amino acids.
Each protein’s role and function are determined by its 3D shape, which is itself determined by its sequence of amino acids. Calculating that structure from the amino acid sequence is a problem that has vexed researchers for decades. The advent of AI tools has offered the means to dramatically accelerate that calculation and improve our understanding of existing proteins. The process can also be reversed, to create new proteins, not found in nature, that have specific functionalities.
David Baker is a professor of biochemistry, HHMI investigator, and the director of the Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Starting in 2003, Baker and his research group have used custom computational tools to engineer new proteins for use as medicines and nanomaterials.
Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper are both with DeepMind Technologies, where Hassabis is co-founder and CEO and Jumper is a senior research scientist. Together, they and their team developed AlphaFold2 — an AI model that accurately predicts protein structures from amino acid sequences. With over 200 million protein structures predicted, AlphaFold2 has significantly advanced the field of structural biology, playing a crucial role in targeting diseases.
From Physics Today
- Baker, Hassabis, and Jumper share 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- Deep learning opens up protein science’s next frontiers
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