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Bioresonance and the Cell —Interactions and Beneficial Effects
Bioresonance and the Cell —Interactions and Beneficial Effects
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Peter C. Dartsch, graduate biochemist, Germany
Since its foundation in 2002, Dartsch Scientific GmbH has focused exclusively on animal-free preclinical research and development using organ-specific cell culture models. In addition to standard procedures, the company has also developed numerous proprietary test procedures that are successfully used in a wide variety of areas to investigate active substances and methods. These possibilities will be illustrated in the lecture using examples.
In this textual summary, only the cell biological tests we have carried out with the BICOM bioresonance device and their results will be discussed. All the cell biological test systems used are recognized in the scientific and academic medical world and have already been described by us in detail in numerous publications.
What is cell culture?
Cell culture is the cultivation of animal or plant cells in a nutrient medium outside the organism. In addition to the origin (species and organ), a basic distinction is made between immortalized (immortal) cell lines, i.e. cells of a tissue type that can reproduce indefinitely in the course of their cultivation and are very stable in their properties, and primary cells. The latter are freshly isolated cells from organs that only have a limited lifespan in culture and then often die off or their properties change considerably with increasing in vitro age compared to the original cell and can no longer be used for further investigations. Cell cultures are widely used in basic biological and medical research, the development of therapeutic proteins and cell therapies as well as in the manufacture and production of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
Bioresonance device BICOM optima mobile and exposure of the cells
Dartsch Scientific GmbH was first commissioned in October 2017 to use current cell-biological methods to investigate whether the use of the BICOM bioresonance device can demonstrate beneficial effects in cultivated connective tissue cells. Only after several trials over a period of several months it was possible to determine beneficial effects. This is due to the complexity of the method and the sensitivity of the measuring device, as even the smallest details had to be taken into account and first optimized during practical application with cell cultures.
We were provided with a BICOM optima mobile loan device by REGUMED Regulative Medizintechnik GmbH, 0-82152 Planegg. In addition, the BICOM power applicator GST71 (optima) was used in the final optimization stage, which was housed in a mini incubator at 37 °C for the duration of the exposure. The "Pathogens Ai" program sequence was used as the basis. All
three sub-programs were set to a duration of 30 min, so that one exposure cycle lasted 90 min. This cycle ran twice in succession during the exposure of the cell cultures, so that the cells were exposed for a total of 180 min. The sample cup at the top right always
contained the same culture medium for the experiments as well as cell samples that had been pretreated under the same conditions.
We are of course aware that the duration of exposure on humans should not exceed one hour. However, the primary underlying question here was whether the BICOM bioresonance method can achieve a positive cell reaction at all.
4. Studies with connective tissue fibroblasts
Connective tissue fibroblasts of the cell line L-929 (Leibniz Institute; DSMZ - German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig) were used over a period of several months. The cells were routinely cultivated in a specific culture medium (RPM! 1640 with 10 % growth mixture and 1 % gentamycin) in an incubator at 37 °C and an atmosphere of 5 % CO2 and 95 % air and at least 90 % humidity.
4.1 Cell vitality
For the experiments on cell vitality, the cells from mass cultures were sown in 24 central wells of two 96-hole culture plates per test batch and incubated for 24 hours until the cells were fully attached. As reference cells for the sample cup of the BICOM bioresonance device, the cells were seeded at the same density on round glass coverslips and also pre incubated for 24 hours. The first culture plate was placed directly on the power applicator and exposed for a total of 180 minutes with the program sequence "Pathogens Ai". The second culture plate was incubated as a reference. Afterwards both culture plates were incubated for further 21 hours until evaluation. Finally, cell vitality was measured by the color change of a specific dye. A total of 3 independent experiments were carried out.
Result: Exposure of the cells to the program sequence "Pathogens Ai" for 180 minutes resulted in a clear improvement in cell vitality compared to the control cells in all measured samples (Fig. 1). The calculation of cell vitality using the BICOM optima mobil across all measured values resulted in a statistically significant promotion of 38 ± 15 % (mean ± standard deviation for n = 3; p 0.01, Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test) compared to the control.
Fig. 1: Graphical representation of the absolute measured values for cell vitality after exposure to the BICOM optima mobil compared to the untreated control. The individual pairs of measured values in the 96-well culture plates are plotted as well as the respective mean values as a dashed line. The higher the measured value, the better the vitality of the cells. It can be clearly seen that the mean value for the exposed cells is significantly higher than the mean value for the untreated cells.
4.2 Cell regeneration/wound healing
Cell regenerative processes restore the functionality of damaged tissue in vivo. If an injury has occurred, the tissue can be closed and strengthened in the so-called granulation phase through the immigration and division of the predominant cell type in the tissue concerned. This phase in particular was simulated in the test system used here.
The cells were seeded and incubated at a high density in the three individual compartments of so-called culture inserts 3 well made of silicone. The compartments of the inserts are separated from each other by a 500 p.m thick silicone bar and are bordered on the outside by a silicone bar. Due to the special adhesion area, an insert adheres firmly to the bottom of a culture dish and thus forms a defined cell-free area.
After reaching confluence (cells lie close together) within 48 hours of cell seeding, the inserts were removed with tweezers to obtain sharply demarcated cell-free areas between the compartments. The cells could then migrate into these cell-free areas and close the cell-free area by increased cell division. The first culture dish was placed directly on the power applicator and exposed to the "Pathogens Ai" program sequence for a total of 180 minutes. The second culture dish was incubated without treatment as a control. At the end of the exposure time, both culture plates were incubated for further 21 hours until analysis. The cells were then
fixed, stained, air-dried and the width of the remaining cell-free area was measured under the microscope. A total of 3 independent experiments were carried out.
Result: As shown in Fig. 2, exposure of the cultured connective tissue cells to the BICOM optima mobil and the program sequence "Pathogens Ai" resulted in faster migration and division of the cells by almost 25 %. As a result, the cell-free space was closed significantly faster than in the untreated control.
Fig. 2: Photomicrographs of cultured connective tissue cells after a total of 24 hours of incubation. The cells in the right-hand image (B) were exposed to the BICOM optima mobil and the "Pathogens Ai" program sequence for 180 minutes immediately after the silicone frames were
removed. The left image (A) shows the untreated control culture without exposure. It is clearly visible that the cell-free space on the right-hand image is significantly smaller than on the left-hand image.
4.3 Summary and conclusions
The use of the BICOM optima mobil device caused a pronounced and statistically significant stimulation of cell vitality in the cultivated connective tissue cells, which can lead to higher physical performance and thus to improved well-being in humans. In addition, it also caused a shortened cell regeneration time by stimulating cell migration and cell division. Especially during sporting exertion (or even overloading) this can play a very important role.
5. Studies with functional neutrophils 5.1 Function of neutrophils
In most mammals, neutrophils are the most common type of granulocyte, i.e. a specific type of white blood cell. They play a dual role, firstly as phagocytes (= scavenger cells) and secondly as inflammation-mediating cells. By swimming in the circulating blood, they form a cellular defense against invading microbial pathogens as an essential part of the innate immune system. During inflammation, the neutrophils migrate from the blood into the tissue and produce reactive oxygen species (= superoxide anion radicals) in a so-called oxidative or respiratory burst. Although these radicals fundamentally play an important role in intercellular signal transmission, an excess of radicals in the tissue (= local oxidative stress) can no longer be controlled by the body's own enzymes (e.g. superoxide dismutase or catalase) and lead to further undesirable cell and tissue damage. As a result, successful healing is usually considerably delayed or in the worst case even called into question.
5.2 Carrying out the experiment
Human promyelocytes (cell line HL-60; Leibniz Institute; DSMZ German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig) were routinely used for the experiments. The cells were routinely cultured in a specific culture medium (DMEM/Ham's F12 1:1 with 10 % growth mixture and 1 % gentamycin) in an incubator at 37 °C and an atmosphere of 5 % CO2 and 95 % air as well as almost 90 % humidity. Under culture conditions with 1.5 vol% dimethyl sulfoxide in the culture medium the cells were differentiated within a five-day period into so-called functional neutrophils, i.e. cells that can produce a local excess of radicals in an oxidative burst after stimulation by a chemical agent (phorbol ester).
During the differentiation process, the cells were treated with the program sequence "Pathogens Ai" for 180 minutes on three consecutive days. The respective controls were incubated for the same time without exposure. On day 5 of differentiation, the cells were washed by centrifugation several times and resuspended again and taken up in phosphate buffer with 10 mM glucose. The functional neutrophils in the reaction mixture were stimulated to generate superoxide anion radicals by adding the phorbol ester. The radicals led to cleavage of the dye, which was also added to the experimental mixture. The amount of oxygen radicals present in the reaction mixture was directly proportional to the color change. In addition, the basal metabolic activity of the cells in the reaction mixture was determined in the same way without the stimulation of an oxidative burst. The color change was recorded at specific wavelengths using an elisa reader. A total of five independent experiments were carried out.
Result: The measurement of the basal cell metabolism of functional neutrophils without triggering an oxidative burst revealed an inhibition after exposure to the BICOM bioresonance device in every experiment compared to the untreated controls. If the mean value ± standard deviation is calculated from the five individual tests, a statistically significant inhibition of basal cell metabolism of 12 ± 5 % is obtained (p 0.01; Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test).
The inhibition of the formation of reactive oxygen radicals in the induced oxidative burst was consistent with the inhibition of the basal metabolism of functional neutrophils. Here, the inhibition across all five individual experiments was as high as 18 ± 4 % (mean value ± standard deviation; n = 5). Compared to the untreated control, this inhibition of radical formation was also statistically significant (p 0.01; Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test).
5.3 Summary and conclusions
In the animal-free studies carried out with inflammation-mediating cells (functional neutrophils), the BICOM bioresonance device with the program "Pathogens Ai" has shown that it can inhibit both the basal metabolism of these cells and their formation of reactive oxygen radicals.
Even if it is difficult to draw a direct conclusion from the test results to an entire organism, the results show the potential of the bioresonance device with this program combination to reduce local oxidative stress in the tissue in vivo and thus neutralize — at least partially — an important reaction cascade of a (chronic) inflammatory process, thereby improving the wellbeing of the user. In addition, a considerably stronger effect of the bioresonance device would undesirably reduce the potential of the cells circulating in the blood to defend against microbial pathogens as an innate immune defense.
6. Supplementary notes
The results of the study, which are only briefly described here, can also be found in detail in two scientific publications in international journals:
Dartsch PC (2021) Investigations on the beneficial effects of BICOM optima mobile bioresonance device on cultured connective tissue fibroblasts. J Biomed Sci Res 3 (1): 133.
Dartsch PC (2021) Effects of the BICOM optima mobile bioresonance device on cell metabolism and oxidative burst of inflammation-mediating cells. Biomed J Sci & Tech Res 33: 25616-25620.


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Server Side Includes in Cloud Website Hosting
All cloud website hosting packages that we offer you support Server Side Includes, so you can add dynamic components to any static website which you host on our cloud platform. By setting up an empty .htaccess file and entering some lines of code inside, you'll be able to activate SSI for a domain or perhaps a subdomain. The file involved needs to be inside the specific folder where you will use SSI and you'll see the code in our Frequently Asked Questions section, so you do not need any kind of coding experience. Our 24/7 tech support staff will also be in a position to assist you with enabling Server Side Includes if you aren't certain what to do. You should furthermore make sure to change the extension of all files which will implement SSI from .html to .shtml and make sure that the links on your website lead to the correct files.
Server Side Includes in Semi-dedicated Hosting
When you get a semi-dedicated server plan from us, you will be able to activate Server Side Includes with a couple of mouse clicks and for every domain or subdomain of your choice. You will find in-depth Help article about the subject that you can find in your Hepsia Hosting Control Panel. All you need to activate Server Side Includes is to copy a number of lines from the article inside an .htaccess file that you need to make in the root folder of the domain name/subdomain and you'll be set. You need to simply be sure that all of the files implementing SSI have the accurate extension i.e. .shtml, not .html, and that the links on your site are kept up to date and lead to the by now updated files.


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title: Speak to a Recovery Expert today

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Speak to a Recovery Expert today
How Do 'Over the Counter' Anti-Inflammatory Medications Work?
How do over the counter anti-inflammatory medications work?
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX). COX is involved in the production of prostaglandins, which are chemical messengers that play a role in inflammation, pain, and fever. By blocking COX, ibuprofen reduces the production of prostaglandins, leading to a decrease in inflammation, pain, and fever.
However, while ibuprofen can be effective at reducing inflammation and pain, it can also have negative effects on tissue healing in the early phases. Inflammation is a natural part of the healing process, and it helps to bring nutrients and immune cells to the site of an injury. By reducing inflammation, ibuprofen may interfere with the body's ability to heal properly.
One study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that the use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen in the early phases of bone healing can delay the healing process and lead to poorer outcomes. The researchers suggest that this may be due to the fact that NSAIDs can inhibit the production of prostaglandins, which are important for bone healing.
Another study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research found that the use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen can also have negative effects on the healing of soft tissues like tendons and ligaments. The researchers suggest that this may be due to the fact that NSAIDs can interfere with the formation of collagen, which is a key component of these tissues.
It's worth noting that the negative effects of ibuprofen on tissue healing are generally only seen in the early phases of healing. Once the initial inflammatory response has subsided and the body has started to rebuild damaged tissues, ibuprofen is less likely to interfere with the healing process.
Ibuprofen works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme called COX, which reduces the production of prostaglandins and leads to a decrease in inflammation, pain, and fever. However, the use of ibuprofen in the early phases of tissue healing can have negative effects on the healing process, possibly by interfering with the production of prostaglandins and the formation of collagen. If you're considering using ibuprofen to manage pain or inflammation, it's important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist to determine whether it's appropriate for your particular situation.
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Lee JY, Musgrave DS, Siffri PC, et al. The effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug on the healing of ligament. Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2006;24(2):390-399. doi:10.1002/jor.20049
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Top 10 prestigious Vietnamese banks in 2023 revealed
2023 is seen by the banking industry as a challenging year as they have to continue to share resources and help cushion pressure on businesses amid slowing global economic growth.
Clients at a branch of Vietinbank in Ha Noi. The bank ranks in the Top 10 most prestigious banks in the country this year. — VNA/VNS Photo
The Vietnam Report JSC has recently published this year's list of the top 10 most prestigious banks in Viet Nam. The annual list recognises efforts to develop the prestige and institutions in the financial-banking industry.
The ten banks honoured this year are Vietcombank, VietinBank, Techcombank, BIDV, MBBank, VPBank, Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB), AgriBank, TPBank, and Vietnam International Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VIB).
It also listed the ten most prestigious private joint-stock banks. They are Techcombank, VPBank, ACB, TPBank, VIB, HDBank, Sacombank, SahaBank (SHB), Vietnam Maritime Commercial Join Stock Bank (MSB), and SeABank.
Vu Dang Vinh, General Director of Vietnam Report, said that in the first five months of the year, credit growth reached 3.17 per cent, significantly lower than the 8 per cent recorded in the same period last year. The profit before tax of the banking system in the first quarter was lower than expected.
Vietnam Report's survey results show that the industry is unlikely to see any breakthrough in growth in the last six months of the year.
Most banks believe the industry will be steady in the second half of 2023.
Vinh added that at the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, many banks set cautious business plans for 2023, while all banks adjusted their profit plans.
This shows that 2023 is seen by the banking industry as a challenging year as they have to continue to share resources and help cushion pressure on businesses amid slowing global economic growth.
Meanwhile, problems such as interest rate hikes, bad debt, and frozen real estate and bond markets, which have not been fully reflected in last year's business results, will have a significant impact on the banks' operations this year.
Base on the survey’s result, Vietnam Report said that challenges that the banking industry faces in 2023, include rising bad debt, higher inflation risks, low global economic growth, and recession of the stock, real estate, and bond markets.
In addition, the emergence of Fintech companies are becoming fierce competition, undermining banks' dominance in the industry, which is a big problem that banks will confront in the near future.
The top 10 most prestigious Vietnamese commercial banks were selected using scientific and objective principles.
Banks are evaluated and ranked based on three key criteria: financial capability as demonstrated by the most recent year's financial statements, media reputation and survey results of related subjects conducted in June 2023. — VNS
Vietcombank has been named among the Top 30 Most Valuable Southeast Asian Brands in 2024 by global consulting firm Kantar, ranking 20th with a brand value of US$2.105 billion — a rise of 18 per cent compared to 2023.


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title: Voices without borders global initiatives are empowering writers

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Pitchwars – Voices Without Borders is more than just a slogan it’s a reflection of a powerful movement shaping the future of literary education across the globe. At the heart of this change is the Global Writers Initiative, launched by the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG). This initiative has become a crucial platform for connecting students and educators with writers from a wide array of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
By bringing international voices into the classroom, Voices Without Borders bridges the gap between theory and lived experience. Students gain firsthand exposure to stories that reflect global realities, often vastly different from their own. This deepens understanding, encourages empathy, and cultivates a more inclusive mindset in young readers and aspiring writers alike.
Building Inclusive Literary Classrooms
At its core, Voices Without Borders champions diversity not just in authorship but also in thought and experience. Through virtual visits, curated reading lists, and collaborative projects, students engage with writers from communities that are often underrepresented in mainstream literature.
This global initiative equips educators with tools to incorporate broader literary perspectives into their curriculum. No longer confined to the Western canon, literature lessons are now enriched with African, Asian, Indigenous, and Latin American narratives. The result is a dynamic and responsive classroom environment that better reflects our interconnected world.
Educators report that this exposure not only enhances students’ appreciation for global storytelling but also inspires them to explore their own unique voices and stories. Voices Without Borders fosters an environment where every perspective matters and every background adds value.
Empowering the Next Generation of Writers
The long-term impact of Voices Without Borders is profound. By integrating global writing voices into educational spaces. The initiative is shaping a generation of more empathetic, socially aware, and creative individuals.
In a time when cultural understanding is more important than ever. This program reminds us that storytelling is a universal tool for connection. Whether it’s a poem from Ghana or a memoir from Chile. Each story has the power to influence, heal, and unite.
As literary spaces continue to evolve, initiatives like Voices Without Borders will remain essential in cultivating writers who are not only skilled with language. But also conscious of the world around them.


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title: Quick 20 minute bread

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Bake for 20–25 minutes , or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Step 5: Serve
Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool slightly before slicing.
Slice and serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.
Why This Recipe Works
Baking Powder Magic : Replaces yeast for a quick rise without hours of waiting.
Greek Yogurt Moisture : Adds tenderness and richness to the bread, keeping it soft and flavorful.
Simple Technique : Minimal kneading and shaping make this recipe foolproof.
Variations to Try
Herb Bread : Stir in fresh rosemary, thyme, or oregano for an aromatic twist.
Cheesy Bread : Fold shredded cheese into the dough or sprinkle it on top before baking.
Seeded Loaf : Press sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning onto the dough before baking.
Gluten-Free Option : Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Sweet Version : Add a tablespoon of sugar and cinnamon for a lightly sweet bread.
Tips for Success
Don’t Overmix : Handle the dough as little as possible to keep the bread light and tender.
Use a Timer : Baking times can vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on the bread after 20 minutes.
Storage : Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven for best results.
Romantic Touch : Garnish with edible flowers or microgreens for elegance.
Brunch Staple : Pair with coffee, tea, or fresh fruit for a complete meal.
Party Platter : Serve alongside soups, stews, or dips for variety.
This Quick 20-Minute Bread is a celebration of bold flavors, creamy textures, and effortless indulgence, offering a dish that feels luxurious yet approachable. With its customizable options, endless charm, and ease of preparation, it’s a recipe that’s sure to impress whether you’re cooking for a special occasion, a casual snack, or simply craving something satisfying.
Your Turn! Have you ever made no-yeast bread or experimented with quick bread recipes? Share your favorite variations or serving ideas below. 🍞


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title: 162150

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Finally worked this out. Could not understand why I could not shuffle a playlist on my iPad mini. This is how to do it. When playing a track from a playlist tap on the double arrow next to the small album art work, this will give you a full screen artwork. Just above the pause button there are two icons one is a shuffle icon (it is hard to see as I was trying to shuffle tracks when I was outside and could not see the icon due to sunlight). Tap on it and it lights up and then tracks shuffle from a playlist. Happy days no more listending to playlists in alphabetical order.
@kjm322 - Sounds like the web player, you are right it is pretty tricky to find. That feedback has been passed over to the web guys. 😉
@Caz59 - You can star an entire album on iPad by pressing the "+" icon at the top of the album page. There is no easy way to star an entire playlist or artist page I'm afraid.


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title: Crane operator testing will continue examiners say

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Representatives of standardized testing companies say that crane-operator exams will continue to be administered, though possibly at a slower pace, as the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration re-examines contentious certification language in its cranes-and-derricks regulation.
“I think that there will be, unfortunately, a short-term downturn in certification,” says Debbie Dickinson, executive director of Crane Institute Certification. But she adds that some firms are not waiting for OSHA to revise its rules. “The big companies that we work with, they are not rewriting their safety programs,” she says.
OSHA issued aÂ final ruleÂ on Sept. 25 that pushes back a national requirement for crane operators to be tested by an accredited examiner until Nov. 10, 2017. Crane operators originally had until Nov. 10 of this year to obtain certification.
The three-year delay is “regrettable but necessary,” says Joel Oliva, director of operations and program development for the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, another accredited testing agency. The move, he adds, is “a needed step to ensure that whatever requirements made by OSHA are right.” NCCCO tests will continue unchanged for now, he added.
Prior to the delay, manyÂ took issueÂ with wording in the OSHA crane rules that made certificationâ€”passing a standardized testâ€”enough to prove operators were qualified, arguing that it should be left to employers to decide what qualifies operators to run cranes safely.
“That was a critical safety issue,” says Dickinson. But, she added, “It does not need years of debate and then three more years of an extension to correct.”
Regulators also decided to delay the requirement after finding that the majority of existing certifications were not compliant with OSHA’s cranes-and-derricks regulation, published in 2010. The agency received more than 60 comments on its Feb. 10 proposal to extend the deadline, and OSHA concluded that two of the four nationally accredited examinersâ€”a testing arm of the operating engineers’ union and NCCCOâ€”were out of compliance because they tested only to the type of crane and not capacity.
“As we understood, the rule as written would have excluded the NCCCO program if we would have done nothing,” Oliva says. “One of the contingency plans we had in place was a process to begin to issue those certifications by capacity as well as type.” Even so, those certifications would have been valid only for crane sizes that operators used in testing, he notes.
Out of a total pool of 117,130 operators, OSHA estimates that 71,700 are certified only to type, while some 15,000 operators today are certified to type and capacity. Further, the agency estimates that 30,430 operators remain without certification in the U.S.


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title: 147

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(San Francisco, CA)-The new T-Series Carbon Monoxide sensor is a breakthrough in sensor technology. Coming from Dr. Stetter’s group at IIT, the new sensor using a nano-particulate composite plastic for electronic conduction within the sensor’s cell wall. “It is amazing what such an innovation does for the sensor designer,” remarks Dr. Stetter. “To be able to design a sensor with no wires or connectors to the electrodes eliminates the major source of sensor failure over time. With the new nanotechnology enabled T-Series sensors, a tiny affordable package that is more robust is the result.”
“In addition to allowing the new tiny sensor design,” Vishad Patel, Senior Engineer of Transducer Technology, Inc. says, “we get to make revolutionary low profile flat sensors with fewer manufacturing steps. All of these features may be great for engineers but the customer also benefits heavily from this new approach to sensor products.”
The first sensor attempted with the nanotechnology was a CO [carbon monoxide] sensor. The results are amazing, high performance CO sensors, even better performance specifications, like response time and stability, than most of the existing sensors. The EMI interference appears to be less than the current offerings for CO sensors also. This means the customer can freely design tiny, rugged, accurate, and low power CO meters that are guaranteed to operate in a wide variety of environments and applications.
“The ability to design new sensors in a scalable plastic MEMS process is unique for this technology and important to the future of sensor technology,” Stetter continues, “and the T-series sensor is just the beginning for low cost high volume mass market electrochemical sensors.” The amperometric electrochemical sensors is the sensor of choice for CO in the workplace and can be also tuned to do hydrogen sulfide (H2S), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), the nitrogen oxides, ozone, hydrogen and many other pollutants and important gases. “Applications way beyond CO are not far behind!” says Stetter.
TTI is a spin off of the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Sensor Research Group and International Center for Sensor Science and Technology. Dr. Joseph R. Stetter, Chemistry Professor at IIT and Center Director is a sensor research and development veteran, with hundreds of publications and patents as well as commercial products now in use that he has designed. TTI’s mission is to offer the most reliable highest performance sensors through the integration of cutting-edge nanotechnology and science with practical engineering and packaging.
For more information, contact the company web site at http://www.transducertech.com or call 510 791 0951 or write to TTI, suite 2C, 8440 Central Ave., Newark, CA 94560.


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The security community went into a frenzy this weekend over Apple’s latest iOS security update. On Friday, Apple quietly released iOS 7.0.6 and 6.1.6 to patch a bug in its SSL implementation. This particular bug nicknamed “goto fail” for the actual contents of its source code behind the error. Basically, one too many goto fail causes the fail not to be conditional, but absolute. This failure allows Apple’s SSL framework (the technology that secures web transmissions) to be easily bypassed. In other words, Safari, Mail, Calendar, Software Update, as well as any 3rd party applications who take advantage of Apple’s SSL libraries could potentially have their communications intercepted by an unscrupulous individual. Apple claims that it is a type-o, but many wonder if this might be a deliberate backdoor (one that has lasted over a year).
The real tragedy of this issue is that it effects Mavericks (Mac OS 10.9.x) as well as iOS, but there is yet no official fix for Apple Computers. Update Published by Apple! Apple desktops, laptops, and iMacs are now were left in a very dangerous position: unprotected to a known threat. I am sure that the bad guys are already configuring their sslstrip, sslsniff, or similar tools. Accounts will be compromised, communications will be intercepted or manipulated, or in the case of software updates, malware could even be introduced.
What can we do? First off, run the 7.0.6 update on any iOS devices not yet up to date. Do this from a trusted wifi, not a public one. With your mac, avoid public wifi until this is resolved. Avoid Apple Mail except when absolutely necessary and only from trusted networks. Only use Google Chrome for secure web browsing (it uses its own SSL framework). Optional: Install @i0n1c’s binary patch. @i0n1c’s patch fixes the bug, but may break other things. Run Apple 10.9.2 update!
Test your system: https://gotofail.com/
Great Writeup: https://www.imperialviolet.org/2014/02/22/applebug.html
Quick & Dirty Patch: http://www.sektioneins.de/en/blog/14-02-22-Apple-SSL-BUG.html
Official Apple Fix http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6150


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title: Xeno unveils cosmic debut alien meme coin launches with zero tax and secure liquidity burn

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Vienna, Austria, 14th Mar 2024 – Xeno, a community-driven crypto platform, has unveiled its alien meme coin whose identity is rooted in the idea of an intergalactic journey. The absence of transaction taxes and the commitment to bolstering liquidity safety through burning mechanisms have become defining features of Xeno.
Xeno distinguishes itself with a community-driven approach, boasting 0% tax, and the safety of its liquidity through a comprehensive burn mechanism. As the coin orbits around the 500k market cap mark, Xeno enthusiasts are drawing parallels to the legendary GROK while speculating on its cosmic connection.
Some of the salient features of Xeno are as follows
Community-Driven to the Core
One of Xeno’s strengths lies in its community-driven model. With ownership distributed among its members, decisions related to the coin’s future, development, and marketing are made collectively. This approach fosters a sense of shared responsibility and enthusiasm, as every member becomes a crucial part of the cosmic voyage towards success.
Safe Liquidity Burn Mechanism
Xeno’s commitment to the safety of its liquidity is evident through a strategic burning mechanism. By eliminating a portion of the token’s supply and locking it away permanently, Xeno aims to enhance the coin’s stability and protect its community from potential market fluctuations.
500k Market Cap Milestone: Following in the Footsteps of GROK
As Xeno approaches the 500k market cap mark, it draws comparisons to GROK, another iconic meme coin that experienced meteoric growth. The community sees parallels in the narratives surrounding both coins and anticipates that Xeno’s journey could mirror the success story of its illustrious predecessor.
Ambitious Goals: Aiming for the $1 Billion Market Cap
Xeno’s aspirations don’t stop at the 500k mark; the community has set its sights on a grander goal – reaching a $1 billion market cap. While such ambitions are bold, the collective spirit and dedication of the Xeno community might just be the propulsion needed to achieve these astronomical heights.
Xeno’s cosmic journey is a testament to the creativity and innovation thriving within the cryptocurrency space. As it navigates the uncharted territories of the market, the meme coin’s unique features, community-driven ethos, and cosmic connection make it a celestial contender in the ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies.
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Research assignments—resulting in final products such as term papers, essays, posters, multimedia projects, blog posts, 3-D models, etc.—are a common requirement in college courses, but they can also be a source of stress when you aren’t sure what to do. This guide is intended to decrease your stress and increase your comfort with such assignments.
Tip: Decoding Writing Assignments
Professors steeped only in the research traditions of their own discipline may be unaware of how different conducting research can be in other disciplines. They may assume you already know what they expect for the research assignment they just gave you. But that may not be true at all: you may only know about how to conduct research in another discipline or, especially if you’ve been taking courses in multiple disciplines, be utterly confused because the expectations seem to change from course to course. This handout from the Ohio State University Writing Center can help you figure out what you need to do for your assignment.
Throughout this guide, we try to make more explicit some things less often talked about in class in order to “fill in the blanks.” For our class, be aware that you will be reading chapters out of order. In between, you will learn how to figure out which sources to look for, how to find them, and how to evaluate them.
You’ll also find information you may find helpful to help you navigate other questions—copyright, the fair use exception to copyright, and more.
The balloon graphics used throughout this guide are a reminder that you are entering the scholarly conversation when you do research and write about it. That conversation has been going on for many centuries. Now it’s your turn to join in.


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Eco Friendly Fabric
Our fabric collection incorporates all kinds of sustainable materials, from top-quality organic cotton to recycled nylon, recycled polyester, and polypropylene (PP). In addition, various eco-functional finishes could be applied to these fabrics.
Paper yarn derived from Abaca in the Philippines, requires no chemical treatments or pesticides to self-grow. Natural dry touch and quick dry properties, suitable for outerwear, shirts, and bags.
Organic Cotton Wool Fabric
Our collection can provide viyella-like handfeel and at the same time provide functional eco finishes. Great sustainable selection for winter shirting and outerwear.
Susterra Membrane Fabric
Bio-based polyurethane derived from corn, lightweight and breathable. Could be applied in two layers and three layers, a great sustainable alternative for outerwear.
Recyclable Nylon Membrane Fabric
Membrane made from 100% nylon, unlike traditional PTFE membranes which are not recyclable, this membrane if applied with a single component methodology (Front and back fabric being 100% nylon), the entire garment could be recycled. Can achieve up to 10K/10K performance.
A layer of the unique ultra-thin membrane with 10 billion nanopores in every square inch. The pores are 20,000 times smaller than water droplets, so they perfectly block the rain. But they are large enough for perspiration vapor and airflow to pass through. Perfect for high-performance outerwear jackets, high vapor permeability, and waterproofness.
Lycra T400 EcoMade Fabric
A spandex-free stretch solution. Made with 68% sustainable resources, have a better recovery rate than lycra, and due to quick dry properties, qualify for COOLMAX®marketing.
Eco Process & Finishing
Hermin continues to invest and research new ways to reduce our factories’ ecological footprint in the environment. By implementing new ways of dyeing and finishing our fabrics, we have made a great process for the reduction of water and electricity consumption.


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ABOUT EMPIRE ELECTRIC CO
Empire Electric Co is an electrical contractor that is fully committed to giving our diverse Rancho Cucamonga clientele prompt, consistently top quality electrical work designed to meet and exceed industry standards for safety and efficiency, regardless of the size or scale of the electrical work you need done. Our personable team of fully licensed and insured in-house electricians are leading experts in residential and commercial electrical applications. Drawing on a wealth of experience and training in electrical work of all kinds, we are optimally positioned to give our Rancho Cucamonga clientele a more complete electrical service.
With our time-honored commitment to client care, the Empire Electric Co team acts quickly to put your mind at ease and give you electrical services that are completely adapted to meet your specific needs. We will work closely with you to give you a range of proven effective, up-to-date solutions to your home or business' electrical requirements. And at Empire Electric Co we never cut corners in our endeavor to give you the very best and fully code-compliant electrical work possible.
In Rancho Cucamonga the Empire Electric Co team has built a strong reputation for timely, safe and reliable electrical solutions, designed and implemented with a view towards maximizing your home or business' energy efficiency and bringing your Rancho Cucamonga home or business' electrical grid fully up to code. What's more, our expertise extends to cover a wide range of design options that will give you the freedom you need to customize your home or business' electrical layout, in order to better suit the precise style and functionality that you're looking for.
At Empire Electric Co our electricians are handpicked for their attention to detail, versatility, and ability to work in a wide variety of contexts. We combine experience and expertise in a wide range of commercial and residential electrical applications into an electrical service designed to maintain the highest safety standards and optimize your Rancho Cucamonga home or business' electrical performance.


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Kevin De Bruyne has received offers from four Major League Soccer sides as he prepares to leave Manchester City this summer, it has been revealed.
It was confirmed earlier this month that City had opted against offering an expensive extension to the 33-year-old, who will instead walk away from the Etihad Stadium when his current contract expires at the end of the season.
De Bruyne has already ruled out retiring and has publicly admitted he is ready to be approached by any club with an interesting project. According to The Athletic, MLS sides have wasted little time in doing exactly that.
Inter Miami, Chicago Fire, New York City FC and D.C. United are all said to have expressed interest in De Bruyne and have “begun exploratory talks” over a blockbuster summer signing.
Of the quartet, it is Miami who are thought to hold the advantage as they have De Bruyne’s discovery rights, meaning they have priority when it comes to negotiating a contract with the Belgium international.
However, Miami do not have any free designated player slots, meaning they can only offer a significantly reduced contract well below the salaries on offer from other clubs across the division.
It had previously been reported that De Bruyne’s likeliest landing spot in MLS would be San Diego FC, but sporting director Tyler Heaps has openly admitted he does not know where the rumours have come from.
City, meanwhile, are searching for De Bruyne’s successor. Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz is thought to be a key target, while Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White has also been mentioned as a possible option.


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Hydrogen Toyota Hilux FCEV revealed ahead of UK trials
Toyota has responded to customer demand for zero emissions pick-up trucks with a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell Hilux models set for trials with UK businesses.
The prototype vehicle with its decidedly ‘old school’ rugged ladder frame chassis may seem an incongruous home for Toyota’s latest fuel cell technology, but the company says it has corporate fleet customers who urgently want to decarbonise vehicle fleets, for whom battery-powered EVs are not suitable due to range, load-carrying or charge point access limitations. They are eager to sample hydrogen-fuelled alternatives, and following Toyota’s own internal evaluations, as many as 10 Hilux FCEV prototypes will begin trials with potential customers next year.
The project itself has been part-funded by UK taxpayers via a £5.6m grant awarded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre which promotes technology developments in the automotive sector, and the wide range of project partners includes Ricardo, D2H and Thatcham Research.
The Hilux uses Toyota’s second-generation fuel cell, as used in the Mirai and a raft of other products from boats to generators, located under the bonnet in place of the usual diesel power plant. Drive is provided to the rear wheels via an electric motor, while three 7.5kgs-capacity carbon-fibre hydrogen tanks - the largest of the three tanks fitted to the Mirai - are shoe-horned between the chassis rails at the centre of the vehicle. That’s enough, says Toyota, to give the fuel-cell Hilux a range greater than 365 miles between rapid hydrogen fill-ups. There’s also a large hybrid battery located behind the cab in the pick-up bed, as like the Mirai the Hilux FCEV uses a combination of battery power and energy direct from the fuel cell in different driving scenarios. The hybrid battery is charged via regenerative braking.
While happy to reveal the technical make-up of its latest prototype, Toyota remains coy when it comes to vital statistics. No information has been provided on vehicle weight, performance or load-carrying ability, although we estimate around 20 per cent of the load bed is taken up by the module containing the hybrid drive and 12v system batteries. Similarly, Toyota won’t be drawn on the likely cost, or even the production future of a fuel-cell powered Hilux, with president and MD of Toyota GB Agustin Martin telling Auto Express that success of the project depends on user feedback.
“Customer appetite is going to define the commercial viability of the product, and this gives us an opportunity here in the UK to really understand what the real needs are,” he says, citing industries such as mining, farming and the emergency services that require vehicles capable of heavy duty work cycles not suited to battery EVs.
Although the Hilux prototype is an interesting proposition for potential customers, it’s a moot question whether Toyota would commercially release a vehicle based on the existing generation Hilux when a new and bespoke platform would bring myriad advantages in terms of packaging, performance and manufacturing.
However the prototype fuel-cell Hilux also has an important public relations role in Toyota’s drive to raise the profile of Hydrogen as a future transport fuel here in the UK, where the government has been slow to acknowledge potential beyond heavy haulage and energy-intensive industrial applications. That’s in stark contrast to the rest of Europe, where nations have agreed to install hydrogen filling stations in all major cities and at least every 200kms along major roads by 2030.According to Martin, that’s partly why the £5.6m taxpayer investment - a relative drop in the ocean for Toyota - is significant.
“Public investment is required because, to try and explore new avenues for the future, you need to have the support, the understanding, and the willingness from the regulator,” he told us. “I don't think the relevance is on the money itself. It's more about, okay, when there is money, there is going to be accountability, and there is going to be a keen interest to make sure that at least you will try it to make it work, because it's seen as an investment.
I think it's a way to prove that there are many ways to respond to the challenge of decarbonisation, and that we should explore as many as possible.”
Now check out our review of the Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen here…
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Cost-effective secure Instant Messaging software.
When you operate a small business, you have no problem communicating with all your employees all at once. When your company grows, becomes more and more difficult to communicate. You either run across the building to ask a few questions to several employees, or waste precious time setting up a common meeting. You can ask the same questions by email, but in the modern days of accelerated pace of work in a typical office environment, email is plain too slow. If you have a LAN, or even a secured Intranet network, then you posess a resource that is capable to deliver instant messages to your employees in zero time, and it is just the time to consider a corporate instant messaging solution.
There are many messenger services and software products available. Most such products make use of a central server that co-ordinates communications. If the server is located outside of your network, it poses a great security threat to your company.
Thanks to Winpopup LAN Messenger support for the modern secure protocol, no information ever leaves your local network. All communication is encrypted with RC4, making messages transmitted over the LAN impossible to intercept.
Most commercial messenger products require Internet access to connect to their authorization server. Not only this creates a security threat in your network, but the whole service becomes unavailable should the Internet connection fail. Winpopup LAN Messenger does not use an external connection to the Internet, nor does it require an IP address. Instead, all communication remains within the local network area, never leaving the secured Intranet environment.
Winpopup LAN Messenger supports two modes of operation: one with a server, and one without.
In the server mode, Winpopup Server is installed on a dedicated messaging server in your network. The Winpopup Server handles all communication, including off-line messaging and multi-segment network support, and provides additional level of security by controlling user authorization.
Winpopup LAN Messenger works perfectly without a dedicated messaging server, automatically detecting Winpopup users on the corporate network. In this mode, no dedicated server and no administration are required. Using Winpopup LAN Messenger in serverless mode is as simple as just starting Winpopup LAN Messenger on a PC!
If an urgent group meeting is required, there is no faster way to call your employees then using the group announce feature of Winpopup LAN Messenger. Just select a group of employees and type your message, and it will be instantly delivered to entire group.
Ever had a small issue or a quick question, but noone available to solve it? Ask your question to a group of employees in an instant! Winpopup LAN Messenger supports group broadcasting and group chats, allowing the entire group to have a discussion in real time.
Winpopup LAN Messenger supports extended and simple views, the latter bearing resemblance to well-known messengers such as ICQ or MSN Messenger. As most computer users are very comfortable with these products, they will spend no time to master your new corporate messenger.


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So this Christmas my sister and I got Pokemon X and Y, and we've been spending the past few days playing it. It's been a very enjoyable experience thus far, I've been very impressed with the surprises and the general effort Game Freak has worked into their latest game.
However, last night my Sister had a very interesting event happen in her game. She had defeated Team Flare in the Powerplant and she was healing her Pokemon up at the Pokecenter, buisness as usual. But when the nurse gave her back her pokemon, she noticed that the nurse had more dialog for her:[quote]"Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.
Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon.
While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well." [/quote]At first I thought it might have been some really clever story or plot related thing, like Team Flare had engineered some type of Virus steroid thing to artificially make their Pokemon stronger or some shit like that, but upon going to Bulbapedia and looking up their [url=http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9Rus]Pokerus Article[/url] I discovered a few things:
1) This is a mechanic that has existed since Gold and Silver.
2) The chances of having a wild or bred Pokemon infected with Pokerus is extremely rare, about 3 in 65,536. For reference, the chances of finding a shiny pokemon is apparently 3 in 24,576. That means for about every 3 Shiny Pokemon you've ever found in the wild, you might have seen a single Pokemon infected with Pokerus, and unless you caught it, you would never know.
3) You can quickly infect other pokemon you own with Pokerus using the patient zero, but after a certain amount of time after the initial infection the virus no longer transmits.
4) Pokemon infected with Pokerus gain double effort values from battling, and it keeps that bonus forever after the initial infection. I'm not a pokemon expert, so I have no idea what the hell that means, but it sounds super good. If you can help explain that crap to me, feel free to, I'd love to understand this better.
Anyways my main point is: Who the actual hell thought of this shit?
Again, I don't exactly understand what Effort values are, but usually doubling any sort of stat gain is crazy beneficial. But it's been 13 years since Gold came out, and this is the first time that I ever heard about this feature. What is the point of making something that stupidly rare and hard to detect? Did an intern get really bored and slip it into the code as an easter egg, and the developers felt the need to replicate that crap in future games? If my sister's pokemon end up infinitely better than mine just because she won the lottery, how is that fair at all?
Help me to understand this shit because it makes zero sense.
En tant que modérateur, vous pouvez immédiatement empêcher cet utilisateur d'envoyer des messages en sélectionnant une sanction, ce qui vous permet d'éviter le délai normalement nécessaire pour les signalements.


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In the dazzling city of Las Vegas, where the real estate market is as dynamic as its nightlife, one name has risen above the rest in the realm of luxury property dealings—Michele Sullivan. Her recent sale on the most expensive home in Las Vegas’s history – a $25 million mansion – has remained a benchmark for luxury real estate.
2024 is shaping up to be another standout year for Sullivan, not just in residential real estate but in the commercial sector as well, where she has led the pack in sales. This accomplishment speaks volumes about her ability to tap into her extensive expertise to anticipate trends and align them with her client’s desires and business necessities.
One of the hallmarks of Sullivan’s approach is her foresight in matching the right buyer with the perfect property. This was exemplified in her recent record-setting venture, where she identified a home that would not only serve as a personal haven for the buyer but also catered to their specific business needs, showcasing her ability to think beyond the conventional parameters of real estate transactions.
Sitting on nearly 16 acres, the sprawling compound boasts an incredible 110,320 square footage across 10 buildings. Sold by Spanish Gate Holdings Inc. — Sullivan secured the property for her buyer within nine days of it hitting the market. At $25 million, the sale tied the record for most expensive home in the region.
With interest rates still riding high in 2024, the Las Vegas market has remained robust, defying expectations and pointing towards a bright future. Sullivan’s optimism is contagious, with a positive outlook on the city’s real estate landscape, anticipating a drop in interest rates and bidding wars that will keep the market vibrant and competitive.
Adding to her impressive portfolio, Sullivan is currently collaborating with a new developer, focusing on properties that embody the future of living. This includes working with an AI tech developer specializing in net-zero homes, appealing to the younger generation’s preference for cutting-edge technology and sustainability.
“These homes are not just residences but intuitive environments that adjust to the occupant’s preferences, seamlessly integrated into one app for unprecedented convenience,” she shares.
Michele Sullivan’s achievements and forward-thinking approach underscore her pivotal role in transforming Las Vegas’s luxury real estate scene. Her ability to foresee and adapt to market trends, combined with her commitment to innovation and client satisfaction, sets her apart as a visionary in her field. As Las Vegas continues to evolve, Sullivan’s influence is a beacon of progress, guiding the city toward a future where luxury and technology converge in perfect harmony.


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Adding Content to a Course | About OneDrive content in Brightspace
OneDrive is a cloud service from Microsoft that offers a storage capacity for your files. WUR offers to all WUR employees and students access to Onedrive for Business by default as long as the WURnet account is valid.
OneDrive has been integrated with Brightspace and provides lecturers with a direct access to the content of the OneDrive. That does not mean, however, that the Brightspace content appears in OneDrive, or vice versa. This is because each OneDrive that WUR provides to its employees and students is a personal account.
When to use WUR OneDrive for your Brightspace course
OneDrive can be used, for example when you need to share a large amount of data with your students, or require collaboration of different users in one file, or the file format is not supported for upload to Brightpsace. Because OneDrive is an independent platform from Brightspace it allows upload of different types of file formats and file sizes, even if they are not supported by the Brightspace platform (Which files are supported by Brightspace?).
How to access WUR OneDrive
OneDrive is an online platform that can be accessed anytime and from anywhere. For sharing files to your Brightspace course you have two options on how you can access your OneDrive content. In the manual How to access OneDrive files in Brightspace you can follow the step-by-step instructions for both options.
How to share content on the WUR OneDrive
Content uploaded to the WUR OneDrive is uploaded to your personal WUR OneDrive. You can, however, share the content from your personal WUR OneDrive with your Brightspace course participants. The manual How to share OneDrive files to Brightspace provides an overview of different options of sharing OneDrive content, and guides you step-by-step through each sharing option.
Now you know about the OneDrive content!
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working with nature
ORGANIC FARMING SINCE 1998
When François Schneider set eyes on Tenuta la Novella, his wish was to keep the estate’s wild and natural state of intact. After twenty years of abandonment, the choice of organic farming seemed inevitable, as the estate had never been treated with synthetic products. The cultivated lands are isolated by thick forests and are therefore protected from any external contamination. The altitude allows us to limit the different antagonists that can attack our crops, without using insecticides, pesticides and synthetic products. The management of spontaneous grassing, the practice of green manure and tillage provide fertile and vital soils. Fertilization is based on organic products and cow manure. The result is a more fertile land, a healthier environment to live and work in. The goal is to make the most authentic and natural products possible for the final consumer. The estate obtained organic certification for its products and cultivation in 1998.
Discover moreORGANIC SINCE 1998 - BIODYNAMIC SINCE 2018
The SEARCH FOR A NATURAL BALANCE
Philosopher Rudolf Steiner laid the foundations for Biodynamics during a conference on agriculture in 1924. It consists above all of considering the farm in a holistic manner; that is, as an organism with various productions that cannot be separated from each other. Plant and mineral preparations (500p, 501, Maria Thun, nettle, valerian...) are used to maintain the soil’s fertility and vitality and stimulate the plants' defenses. The lunar cycles are observed for the work in the vineyard and the cellar. Manual work is preferred to mechanization. On a living soil, healthy and naturally balanced grapes are harvested by hand and vinified with the utmost respect and without additives, with the aim of producing wines that reflect the terroir of the altitude from which they come. In 2009, the first biodynamic practices were introduced; in 2018 we joined the SIVCB (Syndicat International des Vignerons en Culture Biodynamique).
Discover moreThe first certified biodynamic vintage with the BIODYVIN label is the 2019 vintage.


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Suzanne Husky is a committed artist whose watercolors goes beyond simple aesthetics to become a powerful tool for ecological and historical awareness.
Through works of great finesse and beauty, she captures the details of rivers, wetlands and natural habitats, while telling their stories of destruction and resilience.
Her art illustrates with poetry and precision the crucial role of the beaver in the restoration of aquatic ecosystems, mixing art, science and environmental advocacy.
Her paintings invite contemplation but also reflection, revealing the impacts of human activity and the hope that nature can be reborn thanks to keystone species.
Her work embodies the very essence of Eco-synthesis, where each work is both a testimony and an invitation to rethink our connection to the living.
Suzanne Husky stands out from a certain form of contemporary art that could be described as gratuitous provocation or derision towards the viewer – this “art” that sometimes seems to be reduced to symbolic gestures devoid of depth, like taping a banana to a wall.
Her work is part of a tradition where art seeks to awaken the senses, emotions and intellect. Through her watercolors, she restores the artistic gesture to its primary vocation: to capture and transmit a truth, to touch the soul and to inspire awareness. She reminds us that art can and must be meaningful, far from any superficiality or mockery.
Her work is a sincere dialogue between the artist, nature and the viewer, where each line and each color tells a profound and universal story.
Suzanne Husky is a founding figure of this new movement in painting, artelligence, which synthesizes complex historical, scientific or social realities into a transcendent artistic expression.


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President Trump’s demand for the release of Colorado ex-clerk Tina Peters, sentenced to nine years for election system tampering, has ignited fierce debate over justice system fairness compared to other voter fraud cases.
- Tina Peters, former Mesa County clerk, received a 9-year prison sentence for allowing unauthorized access to election systems in 2021
- Donald Trump has called for her immediate release, labeling her a “political prisoner” and comparing her sentence to lighter punishments in other voter fraud cases
- Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold condemned Trump’s intervention, defending the prosecution as necessary for election security
- The Department of Justice filed a court brief that could potentially aid Peters’ case
- Judge Matthew Barrett cited Peters’ lack of remorse and abuse of position when imposing the sentence
Trump Calls for Peters’ Release, Criticizes Colorado Officials
President Donald Trump has publicly demanded the release of Tina Peters, a 69-year-old former Mesa County, Colorado clerk currently serving a nine-year prison sentence. Peters was convicted of allowing unauthorized access to Mesa County’s election system in 2021, which resulted in the leaking of sensitive election data. Trump has been vocal in his criticism of what he perceives as disproportionate punishment, especially when compared to other voter fraud cases in the state that received significantly lighter sentences.
Trump recently called for Peters’ immediate release and directed criticism at Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. Trump accused Weiser of ignoring violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants while pursuing what he characterized as political persecution. The president has gone as far as instructing the Department of Justice to intervene, despite the case being a state matter under Colorado jurisdiction.
🚨BREAKING: President Trump directs the DOJ to free Gold Star mother Tina Peters from Colorado prison. pic.twitter.com/ycR8mpZDBw
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 6, 2025
State Officials Defend Prosecution as Necessary for Election Security
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has firmly pushed back against Trump’s characterization of the case. Griswold defended the prosecution as necessary to protect election integrity and rejected claims that Peters was being unfairly targeted. According to state officials, multiple audits confirmed the accuracy of Colorado’s 2020 election results, finding no evidence of fraud that Peters and others had alleged.
The case has highlighted deep divisions in perceptions of justice. Peters’ supporters view her as a whistleblower being punished for questioning election integrity, while prosecutors have characterized her actions as a deliberate breach of security protocols that undermined public trust in elections. Judge Matthew Barrett, who presided over the case, cited Peters’ lack of remorse and abuse of her official position when delivering the lengthy sentence.
Legal Developments and Potential Pathways Forward
While Peters serves her sentence at La Vista Correctional Facility, several legal pathways remain open. The Department of Justice has filed a court brief that could potentially aid her case, though Colorado state attorneys have requested its dismissal. Peters’ supporters are also lobbying Colorado Governor Jared Polis for clemency, though reports indicate no formal application has yet been submitted through official channels.
Peters was convicted on multiple charges, including attempting to influence a public official and official misconduct. She had become a prominent figure in election denial movements following the 2020 presidential election. The severity of her sentence has sparked broader discussion about consistency in the justice system, particularly regarding politically charged cases. Trump’s public advocacy has significantly increased national attention on what would otherwise have been a relatively localized legal matter.
Implications for Election Security Discourse
The Peters case highlights tensions between election security concerns and allegations of voter fraud. State officials maintain that Peters compromised the very systems she claimed to be protecting, while her supporters argue she was attempting to expose vulnerabilities. The nine-year sentence has become a flashpoint in ongoing national debates about election integrity, with both sides pointing to the case as evidence supporting their broader political narratives about election administration.
Colorado, once a reliably Republican state that has trended Democratic in recent elections, presents a complex political backdrop for this controversy. The state’s shift in political alignment adds another dimension to accusations of politically motivated prosecution. As Peters’ legal team pursues appeals and other remedies, the case continues to serve as a lightning rod for discussions about fairness in the justice system and the proper handling of election security concerns.


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“Quantum sensors would make it possible to anticipate natural disasters such as volcanic eruption or a flood.”
The contributions of the properties of quantum physics are not limited to the quantum computer, cryptography, or communication systems. In the future, we can also rely on quantum sensors, which use the extreme sensitivity of the quantum states of a photon, an electron or an atom, to make extremely precise measurements. Thanks to this unique precision, they can detect the smallest underground cavities or map the activity of our brains in the most minute detail.
From measurement to medicine through geological prospecting, civil engineering or telecommunications, the spectrum of uses is broad. Restricted to fundamental research up until now, quantum sensors are beginning to leave the laboratories and be commercialised.
In order to accompany the maturing of these technologies and their entering the market, the French state plans to spend 258 million euros on them out of the 1.8 billion budgeted in its national strategy on quantum technologies, presented on 21st January 2021.
For metrology instruments
The first use is that of metrology. In this case, quantum sensors are called atom interferometers. Once it has been cooled to a temperature nearing absolute zero (-273.15°C), a cloud of atoms moves so slowly that it becomes possible to take highly precise measurements of the acceleration or rotation forces to which it is subjected.
Also called atomic gravimeters, these instruments measure the acceleration of gravity in particular. Atoms falling under the effect of gravity are subjected to “a series of laser pulses that place each of them within a quantum superposition – between a state in which it has not absorbed a laser photon, and another in which it has gained speed by absorbing such a photon – before making these two situations interfere”, as is explained in an article by the CNRS (the French National Centre for Scientific Research).
The acceleration of gravity (g) is calculated using this interference signal, which reflects the differences in path between the two states. Created in 2011, French company Muquans sells this type of sensor to metrology institutes, as Bruno Desruelle, its cofounder, explains to French website Techniques de l’ingénieur.
For natural resource management
The infinite precision of quantum sensors can also provide valuable information on the composition of the earth’s crust. A mass of granite, an oil field, or an underground water reservoir all have different densities and therefore slightly different g values on the surface. Quantum sensors can thus be applied to geophysical prospecting and natural resource management.
They can also be used in natural disaster prevention. “By placing a gravimeter on the slope of a volcano, geophysicists can have a better grasp of its activity” according to the same CNRS article, “for g will be affected when pockets of magma appear or disappear near the surface.” The mechanism can be applied to monitor tectonic plate movement in areas of seismic activity. The French government’s strategy on quantum technologies includes placing cold-atom accelerometers on board low-Earth orbit satellites so as to measure variations in the field of gravity via variations in the distribution of masses on the ground. These measurements would make it possible to anticipate environmental crises such as changes to water table levels, which are warning signs of floods or droughts.
For civil engineering and construction
Gradiometers are other sensors that measure physical quantities such as gravitational field or magnetic field. The measurement of cavity gradients would save both time and money for civil engineering and construction companies, who carry out costly, time-consuming studies to detect disused mines or buried cavities, and who need to dig below cities to locate pipes and cables.
For navigation systems
Atomic interferometers can be placed on board navigation systems, thus enabling them to continue to function even in the absence of a GPS signal. According to the CNRS, such an autonomous device, combining an accelerometer – which measures the vehicle’s acceleration – and a gyroscope – which measures its rotation – already exists. This combination would make it possible to always know the speed and direction of movement, and thus deduce the vehicle’s position.
However, these instruments drift over time, leading to errors in the position given. Atomic accelerometers and gyroscopes would offer much more precise guidance, making it possible to establish a position in space without having to use the services of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), the constellation of satellites used by GPS or Galileo.
The CNRS article specifies that these atomic inertial measurement units can work in the laboratory, but their large size does not enable them to be placed on board vehicles and they are not robust enough to cope with the vibrations. According to the French government, these quantum inertial measurement techniques could reach operational maturity within the next five to ten years.
For medical imaging
Other promising quantum sensors: N-V centres (for Nitrogen-Vacancy). They exploit the quantum properties of microscopic point defects inside synthetic diamonds. These impurities, composed of an atom of nitrogen and a vacancy – instead of two atoms of carbon – behave like a single atom. When excited by a green laser, they emit a red light, the intensity of which depends on their “spin” state. Spin, which is a quantum magnetic moment, can be represented as a small magnet that is sensitive to a magnetic field.
These N-V centres can be exploited to design an ultrasensitive magnetometer of atomic size so as to measure nuclear magnetic resonance. Applications for this are envisaged in the medical and pharmaceutical areas, where “microscopes” the size of an atom would enable a detailed observation of brain activity or the analysis of the structure of a protein entering into the composition of a new drug.
For defence and telecommunications
Rather than use an N-V centre to detect a magnetic field, it is possible to do the opposite: apply a magnetic field to a synthetic diamond in order to identify the microwave frequencies present in the environment. The Thales expert quoted in the article specifies that the sensor thus becomes “a spectrum analyser, which can simultaneously recognise hundreds of different frequencies in the field of radar waves.”
Applied to the military, this kind of tool could be used to intercept communications or identify a threat via the signature of a radar or that of a missile. In the civilian world, it would improve mobile telecommunications “since continual analysis of the frequency bands being used makes it possible to reassign them in real time to a particular operator, as necessary”, the CNRS continues.
Thales has developed a laboratory prototype proving the interest of this technique. The French group is now working to reduce its size and increase its sensitivity with the aim of offering a sensor in around five years’ time.


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Nucleus can be used with different hosting environments, database providers and file system providers.
Hosting Environments | Windows, Azure App Service, Linux, Docker |
Databases | Sql Server (including Azure SQL), Sqlite, PostgreSQL, MySql/MariaDb |
File Systems | Local file system, Azure Blob Storage, Amazon S3 |
There are platform-specific install sets for Windows x64, Linux x64 and Linux arm64, as well as a portable install set which can be used on any platform that supports .NET core. The platform-specific install sets are about 60% of the size of the portable sets because they do not include runtimes for all possible platforms.
The first time that you run Nucleus, the Setup Wizard will run.
The first step is to select your database. You can use Microsoft SQL Server (including Azure SQL Database), MySql (including Maria DB), Sqlite or PostgreSQL.
If you are using Azure SQL Database, choose SQL Server. Azure SQL Database is an SQL Server "Managed Instance" running in Azure. If you are using MariaDB, choose MySql. MariaDB is a community-developed, commercially supported fork of MySQL.
If your database administrator has supplied a connection string, or you have a database connection string from a service provider, you can skip past the settings and paste your connection string into the "Connection string" text box.
Different database types have different settings available, and Sqlite doesn't have any settings. When you use SQL Server, MySql or PostgreSQL, you choose whether to use integrated security or user name and password authentication, and Sql Server also has encryption and certificate options. The values that you should choose depend on how your server is configured. If you need to specify settings that are not available in the Setup Wizard, you can manually prepare your own connection string and paste it into the "Connection string" text box.
If the setup wizard doesn't automatically proceed to the next step for any reason, refresh your browser.
Select a template from the list and click Next. The template generates a default set of pages, roles and other settings.
The configuration checks tab runs some configuration checks to ensure that you the correct file access permissions and can connect to the database. Review the results, fix any problems and click Next.
You can configure one or more file systems. This is where your site's content files are stored.
If you configure more than one file system, the file system management controls in Nucleus will display them in a drop-down list, and you can select the file system that you want to work with. You can store different files in differernt file system if you need to.
. In Linux, the default location is /home/nucleus/data/Content
. If you want to change where local files are stored, you will
need to edit your configuration files. Configuration Reference - Folder Options. If
you are going to use Azure Blob Storage or Amazon S3, you can click 'Remove' to remove the local file system provider.Click Next to continue.
The install set includes some common Nucleus extensions. Select the extensions that you want to install and click Next. You can install more extensions later.
Extensions which are used by your selected site template, or by your selected file systems are automatically selected, and cannot be un-selected.
Enter your site settings in the Site tab.
Site Name | The name of your site is displayed in administration pages, is also often used in email templates and for on-screen display. You can change your site name in the site editor later. |
Default Alias (url) | Site aliases are used to identify the correct site when viewing a page. The default alias is used when generating Urls in page output and in system-generated emails. You can add and remove site aliases or change the default alias in the site editor later. |
Home Directory | The home directory is a sub-folder within your configured file system root which is used as the top-level folder. By using a home directory, you can use the same local file system folder, Azure Blob Storage service or Amazon S3 bucket for multiple sites (each with its own unique home folder). If you have configured more than one file system provider, this value is used for all of them. This value is difficult to change later. |
Security Roles | Nucleus has 4 "system" security roles - a role which you can add users to for Administrator users, and special roles to represent registered users, anonymous user and all users. You can change the names of these roles during setup if required. The system role names can't be changed later. |
Click Next to continue.
The last step is to specify the user name and password for your site's "System Administrator" user and "Site Administrator" user.
The System Administrator user can access all site and instance administration functions. The Site Administrator can manage all site settings, but can't install Extensions, and can't manage instance settings, like scheduled tasks, API keys or add additional sites.
The system administrator and site administrator user names do not have default values and you should try to choose user names which are not easy to guess. Avoid user names like "admin", "administrator", "system".
Click Finish to set up your site. Your settings will be saved, and the site will restart.
Once the "Restart Complete" message appears, setup is complete, and you can click the link to navigate to your site.


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The opioid crisis is still getting worse-so what's being done about it?
There is little evidence that the opioid epidemic is abating. Debra Houry, Director, CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, says it is getting worse, not better.
In the Medicare program, 500,000 patients were on high doses of opioids in 2016, according to a 2017 report from HHS. And one out of every six emergency room visits were opioid related in second quarter 2017, said OM1, a health outcomes company.
Related article: The Other Side of Opioid Limits
But now, two pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) and the state of Kentucky have developed initiatives to dig deeper into the opioid crisis.
Up next: 3 ways the crisis is being tackled
Express Scripts’ Advanced Opioid Management solution, launched in September, combines pharmacy rules, pharmacist/physician intervention, and patient education and support. [See Table.] The PBM tested this approach in a pilot program with more than 100,000 members who are new to opioid therapy. It found a 38% reduction in hospitalizations and a 40% decrease in emergency room visits in the intervention group, who received an educational letter, versus a control group during 6 months of follow-up.
A subset of the intervention group also received a counseling call from a pharmacist. There was a 19% decrease in length of supply of opioid prescriptions during the follow-up period.
“By using data analytics, a specialized care model, fraud, waste and abuse management capabilities, and behavioral science, we will do more to help stop abuse before it starts,” says Glen Stettin, MD, Senior Vice President, Clinical, Research and New Solutions for Express Scripts.
Patrick Gleason, Senior Director, Health Outcomes for Prime Therapeutics, says that a new paradigm is changing the treatment of patients with pain. Instead of setting a goal of totally eliminating pain, providers should focus on keeping patients safe and avoiding the risk of dependence while decreasing pain, he says.
Using predictive modeling, Prime Therapeutics is using a program that combines:
The program contributed to a 71% reduction in high-risk opioid use and a 16% decrease in opioid claims for Prime’s commercial book of business between the first halves of 2012 and 2017.
WellCare, Kentucky’s Medicaid insurer, completed a 6-month pilot program of 1,300 participants who were at-risk for opioid misuse or abuse in October. The program resulted in a 50% reduction in opioid dispensing in situations of potential abuse and 35% and 30% decreases in dispensing of a cyclobenzaprines and benzodiazepines, respectively. Kentucky ranks third in opioid addiction in the country.
WellCare paired participants with one provider, one pharmacist, and a care manager specializing in substance abuse treatment who also provided social and other support services.
Howard Shaps, MD, WellCare’s Senior Medical Director, says the use of care managers who focus on social issues related to opioid abuse is a key feature of the program.


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Looking for the Best Colorado Mortgage rates? It’s our goal to provide low mortgage rates and a fast, easy mortgage process from application to closing. From first-time home buyers to seasoned homeowners, we want you to feel comfortable and confident with the process because the less you spend on your mortgage, the more you can spend on the things you love!
What is a Mortgage Rate?
A mortgage rate is the interest rate on your home loan. There are many factors that go into deciding what your interest rate will be when securing a mortgage. These include:
The length of your mortgage
Your credit score
Size of down payment
And economic factors
Are mortgage rates the only aspect to consider when choosing between lenders?
A 4% mortgage rate versus a 3% mortgage rate may not seem like a huge difference, but that one-percentage point translates into at least a 10% difference in the monthly mortgage payment. Although our rate and monthly payments are a large factor when choosing a mortgage, it is also important to focus on the level of service that different lenders provide. Take into consideration the level of expertise of the loan officer. Are they knowledgeable about new laws and regulations regarding home loans? Ask about the speed of the process before making a final decision. Consider the lender’s reputation, ability to provide guidance for a smooth transaction (especially for a first-time homebuyer), and other costs such as points and fees, and APR.
How does the Interest Rate differ from the Annual Percentage Rate (APR)?
The interest rate is the rate on the loan itself and does not take into account closing costs. The APR is the interest rate with the closing costs or closing credits accounted in it. The APR provides a more direct comparison across loans if the same types of costs are included in each home loan.
Why choose Expect Mortgage Co?
We have simplified the mortgage process. Whether you’re buying a new home or refinancing your mortgage, we offer competitive and low mortgage rates without sacrificing high-quality customer service. We pride ourselves on providing customers with low mortgage rates and low fees.


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The $10.7 million, 95,000-square-foot Wynbrooke Elementary School in DeKalb County, Ga., provides an environment that stimulates the learning and teaching process. Every element of the school was designed with its 1,000 students' needs in mind.
The school is nestled at the entrance to a neighborhood in Stone Mountain, an Atlanta suburb. The location made it easy for neighbors to provide input required to produce a school that benefits the students and the surrounding community.
Curved walls, natural light and small interior windows in geometric shapes create an inviting space. The exterior has multicolored brick, arranged in appealing textures and patterns, with metal roofing. One of the interesting exterior features is the principal's office; from the outside, the semicircular windowed room draws attention. From the inside, it has a panoramic view of the school grounds.
Each extra-wide hallway has its own color scheme, so children can find their way easily. Classroom doors on one side of the kindergarten/first-grade area open onto a canopied area for school buses; the other side opens onto an outdoor play area for the youngest grades, carpeted with rainbow-striped safety matting.
The school also offers a more challenging playground for older children, as well as math, computer and reading labs, plus music, art and science rooms. An outdoor amphitheater, tucked between two wings of the building, serves as an outdoor classroom, assembly area or concert venue.
Architect for the project is Goode Van Slyke Architecture (Atlanta).
For more information on these projects and others, visit www.schooldesigns.com.


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The ideal temperature range for growing Cannabis.
Sep 23, 2016
The ideal temperatures for growing cannabis plants
There are a lot of fine details that a cannabis grower needs to pay attention to throughout the growing process, especially if the grower wants to see the best results possible and who does not want that? One of those core details in regards to growing is temperature.
There are many theories on the best temperature for cannabis growing and generally the consensus is anywhere in the 70-85°F or 20-30°C range. 85°F or 30°C would be the absolute highest temperature with an ideal range more in the 70-80°F or 20-27°C.
Warm it up in the vegetative stage
The temperature in the growing or vegetative stage needs to be a bit warmer than in the fruiting stage. So the 70-85°F or 20-30°C range is perfect for this stage. A general rule of thumb is that if you are really hot in the room where your growing, the plants are hot. If you are cold in the room, the plants are cold too. For the most part we like the same comfortable temperatures as the cannabis plants do.
Cool it down in the fruiting stage
In this stage the temperature is best if brought down a bit. Plants producing buds in this stage like the temperatures a bit lower for ideal results. During both stages the temperature during the day should be about 10 degrees warmer than the temperature at night; this is very important in the flowering stage. So in this stage the best range is 70-80*F (21-27*C).
What is the big deal?
Temperature is extremely important and can make or break the grow. Just like too much or too little water can hurt a plant, so can too high or too low of a temperature.
Cold temperatures slow down growth immensely. Temps lower than 60°F/15°C will create problems with plant growth and freezing temperatures will kill the plants. Lower temperatures make room for outside invaders like molds, which can harm the plant. So it is best to never let your plant dip down into the lower temperatures.
Too hot to handle
When the temperature gets too high, it is bad news for plant growth. Usually it will not kill the plant, but growth will be extremely slow. Too much heat can cause spider mites, mildew, root rotting, burning, stretching, wilting and reduced aromas. So obviously these are not fun to deal with, so don't let it get too hot.
Adding some CO2 enrichment changes optimal temperatures
Cannabis can like higher temperatures when you supplement extra CO2, but make sure you seal the room, provide more light than normal and keep the temperature between 85°F/30°C and 95°F/35°C.
How to control your temperatures
Get a thermometer, then do what you need to make the temperatures stay within the optimal temperatures in the growing area. Make sure you use your head, don't use fire or dangerous substances. Keep it safe and keep it simple.
The bottom line
Cannabis plants enjoy a temperature range that is comfortable and easily manageable. If those temperature ranges are not carefully controlled though, the plant's final results will suffer. So have an accurate thermometer and keep a close eye on it.


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Creating space for art to flourish: Temporary gallery offers new look into SongEun collection
Published: 10 Aug. 2017, 19:59
The K Museum of Contemporary Art opened in December near Apgujeong Rodeo station in southern Seoul. The Amore Pacific Museum of Art, now in Yongin, Gyeonggi, will relocate to the cosmetics giant’s new headquarters near Sinyongsan subway station in central Seoul later this year. The building is designed by British architect David Chipperfield.
Also, the SongEun Art and Cultural Foundation, which was set up by Samtan Co., will open a new museum in 2020 at the energy company’s new headquarters to be designed by Swiss architect team Herzog & de Meuron and built in the very heart of the Gangnam district in southern Seoul. The site is a 10-minute walk from the foundation’s existing gallery SongEun Art Space.
The exhibition on the second floor starts with installation works by Suki Seokyeong Kang, a finalist of the 2013 SongEun Art Award. Then, visitors are led to the sculptures of collapsing houses by Juree Kim, winner of the 2010 Award, and grotesque sculptures by Chun Sung-myung, which may remind viewers of a scene from a dark fairy tale.
There are also ink paintings by Donghyun Son, winner of the 2015 Award, which portray hybrid superheroes in traditional East Asian style and highlights the principles and techniques of the East Asian ink paintings.
When visitors make it to the third floor, they may feel like they have stepped into a scene from Alice in Wonderland, because the space looks like a typical old-fashioned Korean business office with several doors that lead to smaller office rooms, but when visitors open each door, they will encounter a mysterious artwork.
“The exhibition features 52 works by 34 local artists, most of whom are the winners or finalists of the annual SongEun Art Award since 2001,” said Choi Jin-yi, project coordinator at SongEun Art Space. “The exhibits are just a small part of SongEun’s collection. The exact scale of the collection will be unveiled when the new museum opens.”
BY MOON SO-YOUNG [[email protected]]
The exhibition is open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday to Saturday. Visit on Monday to Wednesday during the same hours are also allowed but requires booking at least one day before. It is closed on Sunday. For details, visit www.songeunartspace.org.