Dear Kilgraney, Here are some pictures of my garden project using railway sleepers as a wall Jonathan Fraser
Thanks for your brilliant pictures. What an epic project you took on to transform your steep sloping garden. Terracing garden slopes with sleepers is one of the most popular useages of railway sleepers. Here they are placed in a trench vertically, and are a fine alternative to a brick wall, creating imaginative areas from an unuseable slope.


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Basshunter has announced details of a six-date UK summer tour.
The 'Now You're Gone' hitmaker will kick-off the jaunt in Aberdeen on July 12.
The Swedish star, real name Jonas Altberg, finished fourth on Celebrity Big Brother in January.
Tickets are on sale now.
The Basshunter live dates in full:
- July 12 - Aberdeen, Music Hall
- July 13 - Glasgow, O2 Academy
- July 14 - Newcastle, O2 Academy
- July 15 - Sheffield, O2 Academy
- July 17 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
- July 18 - Birmingham, O2 Academy

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“If you can’t afford organic food and are unable to grow your own, it’s crucial to wash all inorganic produce very carefully to minimize the toxins you consume. Soak everything for 20 minutes in water with vinegar and salt or water with fresh lemon juice and salt.” — Suzanne Somers
Incessant use of pesticides and chemicals in the Agriculture sector has caused significant damage to the soil quality as well as the variety of the produce in India. Consumption of contaminated foods has led to increasing instances of deadly diseases and infections amongst people of all age groups, living all around the country. This has led to a pressing need to switch to a more sustainable and eco-friendly technique of farming, i.e., Organic Farming. Organic agriculture is an environment-friendly farming technique that encourages the use of natural components instead of potentially harmful chemicals and compounds.
Martanda Bhutrabdha Agro Pvt. Ltd. (MBAPL) has been established in the year 2018, with a view to revolutionize the organic farming sector in India and promote their usage across sections. Although a lot of people are becoming aware of the concept of organic foods, it still has a long way to go. This is where we come in, with a view to bring organic farming into the mainstream and make organic produce the preferred option for consumers. Our company aims to provide a platform to farmers across India, to access comprehensive knowledge and information about organic and sustainable farming..
MBAPL has been formed with the sole motive of helping farmers operating on the sidelines of the economy to move to the mainstream and enjoy the benefits of various government scheme and initiatives. Not only do we provide technical know-how and guidance to the farmers to adopt the organic way of farming but also help them maximize their resources to earn a respectable livelihood. Through the reduced usage of pesticides and chemicals, soil quality is improved, and farming costs are minimized which helps the farmers maximize their profits.
In order to develop a sustainable supply chain, we have collaborated with all the farms and farmers in the nearby areas (around 2 hours away) to ensure that the wastage and transportation costs are minimized, and the produce reaches the consumers in the entirely fresh condition. We offer maximum facilities to the farmers so that they are not in want of anything.

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Blood pressure reduction due to hemoglobin glycosylation in type 2 diabetic patients
Pedro Cabrales1, Miguel A Salazar Vázquez2,3, Beatriz Y Salazar Vázquez3,4, Martha Rodríguez-Morán5, Marcos Intaglietta4, Fernando Guerrero-Romero5
1La Jolla Bioengineering Institute, La Jolla, California, USA; 2Hospital Regional No. 1, of the Mexican Social Security Institute, Victoria de Durango, Dgo. Mexico; 3Faculty of Medicine and Dept. of Physical Chemistry, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Victoria de Durango, Dgo. Mexico; 4Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA; 5Biomedical Research Unit, of the Mexican Social Security Institute, Victoria de Durango, Dgo. Mexico
Objective: To test the hypothesis that glycosylation of hemoglobin constitutes a risk factor for hypertension.
Methods: A total of 129 relative uniform diabetic subjects (86 women and 42 men) were enrolled in a cross-sectional study. Exclusion criteria included alcohol consumption, smoking, ischemic heart disease, stroke, neoplasia, renal, hepatic, and chronic inflammatory disease. Systolic and diastolic pressures were recorded in subsequent days and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) was determined. Hemoglobin glycosylation was measured by determining the percentage glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) by means of the automated microparticle enzyme immunoassay test.
Results: MAP was found to be independent of the concentration of HbA1c; however, correcting MAP for the variability in hematocrit, to evidence the level of vasoconstriction (or vasodilatation) showed that MAP is negatively correlated with the concentration of HbA1c (p for trend <0.05), when patients treated for hypertension are excluded from the analysis. Patients treated for hypertension showed the opposite trend with increasing MAP as HbA1c increased (p for the difference in trends <0.05).
Conclusions: Glycosylation per se appears to lead to blood pressure reduction in type 2 diabetic patients untreated for hypertension. Treatment for hypertension may be associated with a level of endothelial dysfunction that interferes with the antihypertensive effect of HbA1c.
Keywords: diabetes, hemoglobin glycosylation, hypertension, hematocrit, nitric oxide
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Since the NFL approved the Oakland Raiders’ relocation bid to Las Vegas by way of a 31-1 vote last month, developments pertaining to the team’s future stadium lease have been stagnated.
Fortunately, that will change today when the Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board will convene to work on the stadium lease proposal between the Raiders and the UNLV Football team, who will be sharing the future home of the Silver and Black, according to the Las Vegas Sun.
It was January the last time the board got together to discuss the Raiders’ lease proposal, and it was in said meeting that casino mogul Sheldon Adelson saw his name removed from the deal.
Despite this situation seemingly crawling along at a snail’s pace, Las Vegas Stadium authority chairman Steve Hill told the Sun that the deal is actually 75 percent complete.
“The document that will be discussed Thursday might bear some resemblance to what we got in January, but that’ll be almost pure luck,” Hill said. “We redrafted the document in a manner that we felt was the most appropriate manner. That’s the format now, and the Raiders are fine with it.”
Before the Raiders and board can move forward with the proposal, they must first clarify how UNLV football will be taken care of and how other major events will be scheduled.
Construction for the new stadium will not begin until the lease is finalized, and Raiders Wire will continue to bring fans the latest news as it comes in.


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A Detailed Thrombectomy Devices Market SWOT analysis provides strategic information on the strengths and weaknesses of key players in the market, categories and country growth prospects, challenges and intimidation from current competition and future growth prospects, and global and regional market positions.
The Global Thrombectomy Devices Market is anticipated to reach US$ 2,101.29 Mn in 2027 from US$ 1,282.07 Mn in 2018. The market is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 5.9% from 2019-2027.
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The Global Thrombectomy Devices Market, based on the type, is segmented into mechanical thrombectomy devices, aspiration thrombectomy devices, rheolytic thrombectomy devices and ultrasonic thrombectomy. In 2018, the mechanical thrombectomy devices segment held the largest market share of the thrombectomy devices market. This segment is also projected to dominate the market in 2027 due to the various applications of mechanical thrombectomy such as neurovascular, peripheral vascular, and cardiovascular, among other procedures.
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- Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
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The market for thrombectomy devices is expected to grow, owing to factors such as elevating incidences of CVDs and neurological diseases, ongoing technological advancements, and favorable medical reimbursement scenario. Moreover, growing healthcare expenditure and increasing research and studies in field of thrombectomy are likely to have a positive impact on the growth of the market in the coming years.
Growth strategies through several organic and inorganic such as approvals, product launch, agreements, and partnerships have been witnessed in the market of Thrombectomy Devices. For instance, in July, 2018, Johnson & Johnson a medical device company has launched EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device under the Cerenovus business segment. EMBOTRAP II is a new device for treating stroke patients and advancement in mechanical thrombectomy.
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- Emergence of Near Field Communication technology is anticipated to catalyze the adoptions of automotive bushing technologies opening up further new service ranges whose market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% - October 25, 2021
- Increase in electricity demand and growth in adoption of clean energy are projected to escalate the market growth at a CAGR of 13.5% - October 25, 2021
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Fig. 1. Adad Hannah, The Raft of the Medusa (100 Mile House) 2
by EILEEN JOY
It's been almost two months since some of us (well, many of us, actually, since we numbered close to 100) gathered at The Graduate Center, CUNY for the second installment of the BABEL Working Group's bi-coastal symposia series, Critical/Liberal/Arts, the first of which happened at UC-Irvine this past April. The proceedings from both events will be published in a special issue of postmedieval, edited by the series organizers, Myra Seaman, Allan Mitchell, and Julie Orlemanski, in 2015, but in the meantime we are fortunate that one of the NYC's event's contributors, AW Strouse, has offered a review and summary of the day at the online journal Hortulus, HERE, and I now also have audio files to share, for those who could not be there, but would like to join in some of the fun of the embodied performances -- by Henry Turner, the Hollow Earth Society (Wythe Marschall + Ethan Gould), Eleanor Johnson, Ammiel Alcalay, Bruce Holsinger, AW Strouse, Eirik Steinhoff, Jamie "Skye" Bianco, Michael Witmore, and Marina Zurkow + Una Chaudhuri -- that resulted from this prompt:
We hazard that many of the categories used to distinguish modes of knowledge production are in practice overlapping or entwined: distance and involvement; criticism and aestheticism; sensation and reflection; detachment and attachment; interrogation and incorporation; interpretive qualification and quantified data; analysis and speculation; control and loss of control before the objects of our study. A survey of the humanities and social sciences at present turns up projects that transcend traditional rubrics and do not remain in their respective fields at all — but rather, cross out of academia and continue on to other planes of social practice. These projects represent serious commitments to tinkering, mapping, constructing, organizing, blogging, protesting, ornamenting, fantasizing, digitizing, occupying, and more. We invite accounts of practices from inside and outside of the university that might be counted among the new arts of critique, or new modes of critical creation.
Presenters have been encouraged to avoid post-critical hype and anti-critique retrenchment. Polarizing these issues has helped generate powerful critiques-of-critique as well as strong defenses of traditional critical frameworks (such as Marxism, feminism, queer studies, race studies, postcolonial studies, post-structuralism, and the like). But we are interested in exploring theories and practices beyond the polemic. To wit: What are the new scenes or spaces of critical invention? What different faces might critique have? What does it feel like? What does it do? How does historical consciousness play a role in generating new forms, tools, or ideas? What does it mean to be “uncritical”? Is there an erotic hermeneutics, pace Sontag, or an eros of critique? How do we engage criticism and art and techne against the actuarial interests of the corporate university? Can we “afford” to nurture speculative creation, or pure science, in an age of austerity? Do delight, rapture, or the drift of daydreams have a role in criticism? Is there value in maintaining what separates the injunctions to critique and to create? How might our practices cross-pollinate the sciences and the fine arts? Or politics and aesthetics? Or the future and the past?
As AW explains in his review for Hortulus, partly quoting Christopher Newfield from Ivy and Industry, “academics are neither artists nor bureaucrats but both at the same time: we are vexed by an oppressive double-consciousness, trying to produce humanist work but measuring ourselves according to anti-humanist standards.” Part of the spur for the two events, in both Irvine and NYC, was to experiment with what Eleanor Johnson called "parallel play," moving back and forth between so-called "academic" discourse and the multiple performances of "something else" -- which "something else" is still "critical," but in a different register. Or as AW puts it (again) in his review, we sought, collectively, in these two events “to form a rapprochement between the dream-angel of individual talent and the monastery of academic tradition.” Further, and again in AW's words, “Participants experimented with new forms of artful and critical expression, making art critically, doing critique artistically, and practicing all manner of liberality, with the largesse and romanticism of an Arthurian knight.” And there were invitations to many things, including Henry Turner's just-then-unveiled "Society for the Arts of Incorporation": JOIN!
So, without further ado, here are the audiocasts (but with a HUGE APOLOGY to Eirik Steinhoff and Jamie "Skye" Bianco, because the sound technician -- ME! -- somehow forgot to turn on the microphone during their presentations -- BUT: we will thankfully have those in written form in the special issue of postmedieval, albeit their gorgeous performances and charismatic presences remain, for the moment, ephemeral and in memoria).
Fig. 2. Adad Hannah, The Raft of the Medusa (100 Mile House) 4
Critical/Liberal/Arts 2 @The Graduate Center, CUNY
Critical/Liberal/Arts 2 @The Graduate Center, CUNY
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Myra Seaman/Steven Kruger, "Opening Remarks" + Henry Turner, "Universitas: On Corporate Personhood as a Critical Liberal Art, with Special Reference to Hamlet and to You"
Ammiel Alcalay, "From the Cairo Genizah to Diane di Prima’s Garage: Lost & Found & the Pedagogy of Transmission"
Fig. 3. Adad Hannah, The Raft of the Medusa (100 Mile House) 7

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Women’s Suffrage Memorial - A Decade Before the 19th Amendment
"[Women's Suffrage] Memorial of Mr. Vere Goldthwaite ... Memorial of Mr. Vere Goldthwaite, a Natural-Born Citizen of the United States, and a Resident of the City of Boston...",
Subject: Document - Women's Suffrage
Period: 1909 (published)
Publication: Sen. Doc. 630, 60th Congress, 2nd Session
Color: Black & White
5.8 x 8.9 inches
14.7 x 22.6 cm
This 19-page congressional report is a memorial from Mr. Vere Goldthwaite, a Boston-based lawyer. Goldthwaite makes a compelling case for women's suffrage, noting that "Progress is one of the laws of nature, and political rights and privileges, such as the citizen is capable of enjoying, are quite as essential to progress as sunshine is to life." His memorial is noted in Margaret Ladd Franklin’s The Case for Woman Suffrage: A Bibliography, where se describes it as “an ably constructed argument, somewhat stiffly expressed. It deals entirely with the legal aspect of the question…It is much better than most arguments of the kind.” Goldthwaite died in 1912 and did not live to see the 19th amendment.
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In this review article find out which treatment plan is most appropriate for different groups of acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients.
Browsing: Journals > International Journal of Hematologic Oncology
In this interview find out from Susan Paskar, a bone marrow transplant clinical nurse specialist in hemato-oncology, about the work Antony Nolan does and how the management of hematologic malignancies has advanced over the last few years.
In this interview with Francesco Lo-coco we discussed a randomized clinical trial conducted with the drug Trisenox as well as, the genetic characterization, monitoring and treatment of hematologic tumors, particularly acute promyelocytic leukemia.
This article summarizes the outcome of a randomized phase III clinical trial investigating the effect of FLT3 inhibitors to improve FTL3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia
In this interview from the International Journal of Hematologic Oncology Donna E Reece from the Princess Margaret Hospital/University of Toronto (Canada) speaks about the management of multiple myeloma in Canada.
This case report details the successful management of a 99-year old lymphoma patient.
In this review article from the International Journal of Hematologic Oncology read about the clinical benefits of utilizing tyrosine kinase inhibitors in combination with chemotherapy regimes for Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients.
This review article from the International Journal of Hematologic Oncology offers a detailed overview of the role of B-cell receptor signaling pathways in B-cell malignancies, discussing how a greater understanding of such pathways has led to the discovery of numerous drug targets.
This review presents an update on recent progress in characterizing recurrent genetic abnormalities in AML, focusing on prognostic significance and therapeutic implications.

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Jefferson gives NU commit No. 17
New Orleans (La.) Warren Easton Senior High linebacker Pernell Jefferson reached out to HuskerOnline.com Saturday during his official visit to Lincoln. He gave us a heads-up that he was having a great time and had seen enough to switch his commitment to Nebraska.
"It's going good and I am committing here," Jefferson's text read.
The 6-foot-2, 236-pounder gave Oklahoma his verbal pledge on Aug. 10 of last year, but the Sooners just picked up a verbal pledge from junior college linebacker Kapri Doucet and they are waiting on word from a couple other highly ranked linebacker prospects.
So Jefferson took this weekend's official to NU and switched his pledge to Nebraska. He announced his change of heart on twitter Saturday evening.
Jefferson told HOL in another text message the reasons why he decided to play his college football at Nebraska:
"I love the atmosphere here and I've had lots of fun," Jefferson stated. "Everybody out here is nice and I love the coaches. Coach (Trent) Bray is a truthful coach who coaches you hard and will let you know what you're doing wrong."
When Jefferson informed head coach Mike Riley and the rest of the staff of his decision they were very pleased.
"They were extremely excited," Jefferson recounted. "Coach Riley took me into his office and they talked to me about it. They were all happy for me and they told me 'congratulations’ and thought I would be a great part of their family."
Jefferson was asked what most surprised him about his visit to Nebraska, and he replied:
"Just about the fans and everyone in Nebraska and how friendly they are," Jefferson shared. "Like, I was sitting outside and a lady came up to me and was friendly and asking me questions. I told her about all the offers that I had and she told me she thought I would like Nebraska."
His player host was fellow Louisiana native Tyrin Ferguson, and though having some New Orleans area players already in the program was appealing to Jefferson, that's not what ultimately convinced him to commit to Nebraska.
"Tyrin played for [Edna] Karr, and yeah, we connected. I mean, it really didn't play much factor in my decision, but it's always good to have other people around from home."
His future position coach at NU is leaving things open for now, and that's just fine with Jefferson.
"Coach Bray says he's going to teach me to play all three linebacker positions and that I could end up playing any of them in his defensive scheme. The strengths of [my skill set] are quickness, reading the blocks and the line, and blitzing."
Jefferson's commitment is another domino to fall among the Cornhuskers' remaining recruiting targets and gives Nebraska 17 total pledges for their Class of 2016.

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Water is essential for life, but when it infiltrates your home or business premises unexpectedly, it can lead to severe damage and disruption. This comprehensive guide will explore the world of water restoration, a vital process that focuses on mitigating water-related damages, saving possessions, and restoring properties to their pre-loss conditions. From understanding the key principles of water restoration to the various techniques and professional services available, this article delves into the intricacies of this essential field.
Understanding Water Restoration
Water restoration, often referred to as water damage restoration, is the process of mitigating and reversing the damage caused by water intrusion into buildings. This damage can result from various sources, including natural disasters, plumbing failures, leaky roofs, or even everyday accidents. The primary goal of water restoration is to address the immediate damage, prevent further harm, and restore the affected areas to a safe and habitable condition.
The Water Restoration Process
Water restoration typically follows a well-structured process to ensure efficient and effective recovery. This process can be broken down into several key stages:
- Assessment and Inspection: The restoration team begins by assessing the extent of the damage. This involves identifying the source of the water intrusion and determining the category and classification of the water (clean, gray, or black water). Understanding these factors is crucial in deciding the appropriate restoration approach.
- Water Removal: The next step involves removing the excess water from the affected area. This can be done using specialized pumps, vacuums, and other water extraction equipment. The goal is to eliminate standing water as quickly as possible.
- Drying and Dehumidification: After water removal, the drying process begins. Industrial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers are used to reduce moisture levels and prevent mold growth. This step is crucial in avoiding secondary damage.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing: Water restoration also includes cleaning and sanitizing the affected areas. This helps to eliminate contaminants and ensure that the environment is safe and healthy for inhabitants.
- Repairs and Restoration: The final stage involves repairing or replacing damaged structural elements, such as drywall, flooring, and insulation. Restoration professionals aim to bring the property back to its pre-loss condition.
Types of Water Damage
Water damage is categorized into different classes and categories, depending on the source, severity, and extent of the damage. Understanding these classifications is essential for restoration professionals to determine the appropriate response. Here are the primary categories and classes of water damage:
Water Damage Categories:
- Category 1 (Clean Water): This is the least contaminated type of water damage. It typically results from sources like broken water supply lines, sink overflows, or rainwater. Clean water is not hazardous and poses no immediate health risks.
- Category 2 (Gray Water): Gray water is slightly contaminated and may contain substances that can cause discomfort or illness if ingested. It often results from sources like washing machine overflows or discharge from dishwashers.
- Category 3 (Black Water): Black water is highly contaminated and poses significant health risks. It can contain sewage, bacteria, and other harmful substances. Black water damage typically arises from sources like sewage backups, flooding, or standing water that has become stagnant.
Water Damage Classes:
- Class 1: Class 1 water damage involves minimal water absorption and affects only a small area. It is the least severe class of water damage.
- Class 2: Class 2 water damage affects a larger area and may involve structural elements like carpeting or padding. It has a faster rate of evaporation.
- Class 3: Class 3 water damage is characterized by the fastest rate of evaporation. It often affects ceilings, walls, insulation, and subflooring, requiring extensive restoration efforts.
- Class 4: Class 4 water damage refers to specialty drying situations, where materials with low permeance, such as hardwood floors or concrete, are affected. These materials may require extended drying times and unique drying methods.
Professional Water Restoration Services
Water restoration is a complex and often time-sensitive process that requires the expertise of trained professionals. Restoration companies offer a range of services to address water damage effectively:
- Emergency Response: Professional restoration teams are available 24/7 to respond to water damage emergencies. They can assess the situation quickly and begin mitigation efforts immediately.
- Water Extraction: Specialized equipment, such as pumps and industrial wet/dry vacuums, is used to extract water from the affected areas.
- Drying and Dehumidification: Restoration professionals employ powerful dehumidifiers and air movers to facilitate thorough drying and prevent mold growth.
- Mold Remediation: In cases of prolonged water exposure, mold can become a concern. Restoration experts are trained to address mold issues and prevent its spread.
- Structural Repairs: Restoration companies can perform necessary structural repairs, including replacing drywall, insulation, flooring, and other components.
- Content Restoration: Water damage often affects personal belongings. Restoration professionals can salvage, clean, and restore items like furniture, documents, and electronics.
- Insurance Claims Assistance: Many restoration companies assist property owners in navigating the insurance claims process, ensuring that they receive fair compensation for the damage.
Importance of Water Restoration
Water restoration is essential for several reasons:
- Preventing Structural Damage: Rapid restoration efforts can prevent extensive structural damage to your property, reducing repair costs.
- Mold Mitigation: Quick action is key to preventing mold growth, which can lead to health issues and further property damage.
- Health and Safety: Proper restoration ensures that the affected area is safe for occupants and free from contaminants.
- Preserving Possessions: Water restoration can help salvage valuable possessions, such as family heirlooms or important documents.
- Minimizing Business Downtime: For commercial properties, efficient restoration is crucial in minimizing business interruptions and revenue losses.
Preventing Water Damage
While water restoration is crucial, prevention is always the best approach. Here are some steps to help prevent water damage in your home or business:
- Regular Maintenance: Schedule regular inspections and maintenance for plumbing systems, roofs, and building exteriors.
- Proper Insulation: Ensure that your property is properly insulated to prevent freezing pipes in cold climates.
- Sump Pump Installation: Consider installing a sump pump in your basement to prevent flooding from groundwater.
- Roof Maintenance: Keep your roof in good condition to prevent leaks and water infiltration during heavy rainfall.
- Appliance Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, and water heaters to prevent leaks.
- Landscaping: Proper landscaping and grading can direct water away from your property, reducing the risk of foundation leaks.
Water restoration is a critical process that can save your property from the devastating effects of water damage. Whether it’s a small leak or a major flood, timely and professional restoration is essential to prevent further harm, ensure the safety of occupants, and restore your property to its pre-loss condition. Understanding the water restoration process, categories, and classes of water damage, as well as the services offered by professionals, empowers property owners to take the right steps when faced with water-related emergencies. Remember that while restoration is vital, prevention remains the best strategy.


Bills by federal and state lawmakers representing the San Fernando Valley moved forward this past week toward safeguarding U.S. and California natural gas storage facilities and preventing a massive leak like the one that plagued Porter Ranch.
A U.S. House transportation committee approved a bill to require federal regulation of underground gas fields, including the Aliso Canyon storage facility near Porter Ranch.
A state Senate environmental quality committee also approved a bill to closely monitor more than a dozen natural gas storage fields across the state in what would be the first new regulations in nearly 40 years.
“The Porter Ranch gas leak may be sealed, but the community is still suffering from its effects in the form of lingering relocation costs and possible blackouts this summer,” said Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, whose district represents Porter Ranch, in a statement. “I am pleased that my colleagues in Congress are joining me to advance comprehensive legislation to prevent another incident from happening again.”
A ruptured well at the 3,600-acre Aliso gas field run by the Southern California Gas Co. spewed more than 100,000 metric tons of methane from late October until it was sealed in February, displacing two schools and 8,000 families.
Residents complained of nausea, nosebleeds, headaches and other illnesses attributed to the noxious fumes.
In February, Knight introduced HR 4429, the Natural Gas Leak Prevention Act, which would require the secretary of transportation to issue adequate safety standards for underground natural gas storage facilities across the nation.
Last week, his bill was merged into a bipartisan bill dubbed the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2016, which would require the secretary of transportation to issue adequate safety standards for underground natural gas storage facilities.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously passed the gas storage safety measure Wednesday. It now awaits consideration of the full House.
Currently, there are no federal regulations for gas storage facilities.
“After the Valley was subjected to the largest natural gas leak in U.S. history, I’ve been urging tough federal regulations of natural gas storage facilities,” said Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Sherman Oaks.
In Sacramento, a bill by state Sen. Fran Pavley that would more closely regulate state gas storage fields on Wednesday cleared a Committee on Environmental Quality. The bill now heads into a Senate Appropriations Committee.
Her bill, SB 887, would require the state’s 14 natural gas storage facilities to monitor for leaks, limit gas injections and withdrawals to self-contained tubes and set standards for well maintenance and inspections.
It would require a minimum distance from new gas storage wells to homes and schools.
“We must have a system in place that will prevent problems from developing, discover leaks as soon as they occur and ensure that emergency plans are in place to promptly respond to a significant leak,” Pavley said. “That is a lesson learned from the Aliso Canyon disaster.”


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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has authorized the first-ever transfer of forfeited funds of Russian oligarchs for the rebuilding of Ukraine.
According to Ukrinform, he said this in Washington on Friday, February 3, at a meeting with Ukraine's Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin.
Garland recalled that the U.S. Congress had given 'the Justice Department new authority to transfer certain assets we have seized from Russian oligarchs for the rebuilding of Ukraine.'
'Today I am announcing that I have authorized the first-ever transfer of forfeited Russian assets for use in Ukraine,' he said, adding that the assets were seized after the announcement he made last April of the indictment of designated Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev on charges of sanctions evasions. Garland said that at that time, he also announced the seizure of millions of dollars from an account of an U.S. financial institution traced to Malofeyev's sanctions evasions.
He recalled that the day before, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York decided to seize these funds in favor of the United States.
'With my authorization today, the forfeited funds will next be transferred to the State Department to support the people of Ukraine,' Garland said.
According to him, the Justice Department will continue to hold accountable Russian oligarchs and other individuals whose criminal acts enable the Russian government to continue its unprovoked war against Ukraine.
'We will continue to work closely with our international partners in support of investigation and prosecution of the atrocities that have occurred during this war,' he added.
On February 2, a U.S. court decided to confiscate $5.4 million from sanctioned Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev, paving the way for the funds to be used to rebuild Ukraine.
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The place of angiography in the diagnosis of arterial injuries in cases of penetrating wounds of the extremities has been a source of controversy, especially when the injury is in proximity to the artery but there is no clinical evidence of arterial injury. The positive yield of angiography has been reported to be between 6% and 20%, but most angiographers suspect the yield to be lower. The cost of angiography continues to increase. A retrospective analysis was performed in 507 patients with 534 possible arterial injuries associated with wounds near vessels. Thirty-one arteries were considered by the radiologist to have surgically significant injury. Seven patients did not have surgery. On the basis of surgical findings in 24 patients, there was a true-positive angiographic yield of 3.6% as well as five false-positive angiograms. Angiographic sensitivity was 100%, specificity 99%, accuracy 99%, positive predictive value 85%, and negative predictive value 100%. Ten (2.0%) minor angiographic complications and two (0.4%) major complications occurred. There were three surgical complications in negative surgeries. False-positive angiograms can probably be reduced by more circumspect evaluation of minor abnormalities. However, the 3.6% true-positive yield must be balanced against the complications of surgery and angiography and the associated costs. Although delayed diagnosis and therapy of arterial injury are less satisfactory than early repair, angiography of wounds in proximity to major extremity arteries should be reserved for situations in which exclusion of injury is critical to overall management of the patient.
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Valmont has partnered with Perfect Corp, a beauty tech company that debuted on the NYSE last year. Their aim is to transform the shopping journey for Valmont customers.
The partnership is in conjunction with the launch of V-FIRM, which is a group of three expert treatments which are said to restore the skin’s volume and firmness.
With Perfect Corp’s AI solution and Valmont’s scientific expertise, consumers in over 50 countries can receive a detailed skin analysis and a personalised beauty routine in a matter of seconds. By using the latest advancements in deep learning, Perfect Corp’s ultra-precise skin analysis tool offers visitors a precise analysis
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One of the veterans of Lithuanian music scene. His company CREATIVE INDUSTRIES currently specializes on international music projects and manages such bands and artists as Alina Orlova, Jazzu, The Roop and Rūta MUR, among others. Lauras Lučiūnas was one of the founders of Vilnius Music Week – a forerunner of Whats Next in Music?, a showcase festival and music industry conference happening annually since 2012 and aiming to support the growth of professionalism and exports of the local music industry. He was also the producer of Lithuanian Eurovision Song Contest, other TV shows and a lot of national events and concerts. Lauras works as a consultant with different non-governmental institutions and programs for youth and children. He is also a lecturer at various universities.


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Transformation of average one-day cricket score is evident. One-Day International (ODI) cricket is a fast-paced and exciting game where each team tries to score the most runs in just 50 overs! It’s played internationally, and the ODI World Cup is a massive global event.
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Understanding how much ODI scores have changed over the years is essential. The rules of the game and player skills have evolved, leading to more significant, thrilling scores. Knowing this history makes watching today’s ODIs even more fun and helps us imagine what the future of cricket holds!
II. Historical Context
ODI cricket was only sometimes the high-scoring, action-packed spectacle it is today. In the early days, the game had a slower pace, and teams experimented with different strategies as the rules were still taking shape.
Matches often stretched on much longer than they do now, and it was less common to see the vast run totals that are a hallmark of modern ODI cricket. This slower, more experimental phase was necessary for ODI’s evolution into the thrilling sport we love.
III. Average One-Day Cricket Score
A. Calculation of the average one-day cricket score
Here’s a breakdown of how average scores are calculated in One-Day International cricket:
The Formula: To find an average ODI score, you take a team’s total runs scored across a certain number of matches and divide that number by the number of innings they’ve played.
Example: Let’s say a team has scored 12,000 runs in 50 ODI innings. Their average score would be 12,000 / 50 = 240 runs per innings.
What it Means: A team’s average score gives us a general idea of how many runs they will likely score in an ODI match. Of course, some games will have higher and lower scores, but the average gives us a good starting point.
B. Comparison of average scores in different eras
We can broadly divide ODI cricket history into a few main eras, each with its scoring trends:
- The Early Years (1970s – early 1990s): ODI cricket was still finding its footing. Teams were more cautious, pitches were less batting-friendly, and scoring limits differed. Average scores often hovered around 200-230 runs.
- The Power and Innovation Era (mid-1990s – early 2000s): Changes in rules (like fielding restrictions) and the arrival of batting legends like Sachin Tendulkar pushed scores upward. Averages climbed towards the 250-260 range.
- The T20 Influence (2000s – Present): The explosion of T20 cricket made batters even more fearless. New shots, better bats, and an aggressive mindset have skyrocketed the average scores. In modern ODIs, averages of 280-300 and even higher are becoming common.
Why the Differences Matter
- Appreciation: Understanding these scoring shifts helps us better appreciate incredible batting feats from different eras. A century scored in the 1980s was achieved in a very different context than today!
- Game Evolution: Changing averages perfectly illustrate how ODI cricket has transformed over time, becoming faster and more explosive.
- Predicting the Future: Paying attention to how averages change could give us clues about what’s next in store for the ODI format.
C. Impact of T20 cricket on ODI scores
- Batsman Mindset: T20 cricket focuses on hitting boundaries and scoring at a lightning pace. This attacking mindset has transferred to ODIs, with batters becoming more fearless and taking risks they might have avoided in the past.
- Innovative Shots: The T20s encouraged the invention of new, unorthodox shots designed to clear the boundaries. These same shots are now regularly used in ODIs, making it easier for batters to score heavily.
- Power Hitting: The need for quick runs in T20s has made players focus on power-hitting. This focus on strength and technique has directly translated to bigger hits and higher scoring potential in ODIs.
- Fielding Restrictions: Some of the rules from T20s have been adapted into ODIs. These changes make it more difficult for fielding teams to contain aggressive batting.
- Pitch Preparation: The appetite for high-scoring games has sometimes led to flatter pitches being prepared for ODIs, making it easier for batters to score freely.
The influence of T20 has undeniably made ODI cricket a higher-scoring affair:
IV. Changes in ODI Scores Over Time
Here’s a breakdown of those two factors connected to the rise of ODI scores:
A. Increase in Sixes and Fours
- A Clear Shift: Historically, ODI batters focused on Arunning between the wickets for singles and twos. Nowadays, hitting boundaries is essential for big scores.
- Why the Change: The adventurous mindset of T20 cricket, along with powerful bats and favorable rules, encourages hitting sixes and fours.
- The Statistical Proof: Studies show a sharp increase in the number of boundaries hit per ODI match in recent years compared to the early eras.
B. Evolution of Batting Strategies and Techniques
- Attacking from the Start: Batsmen no longer focus on carefully preserving their wicket early on. Instead, they attack from the first few overs to score boundaries immediately.
- Power Hitting Focus: Players train specifically for power-hitting, developing strength and timing to clear the ropes quickly.
- New Shots: Batsmen have invented a variety of unorthodox shots, like switch hits and scoops, to surprise bowlers and exploit field placements.
- Calculated Risk: Batsmen are comfortable taking calculated risks in pursuit of quick runs, even if it sometimes costs them their wicket.
V. Factors Affecting ODI Scores
Here’s a breakdown of how those factors influence One Day International (ODI) cricket scores. I’ll also include some specific points about how they differ from factors affecting cricket.
A. Pitch Conditions and Ground Sizes
- Flat Pitches: Favor batters. Balls bounce predictably, making scoring easier. High scores are expected.
- Slow Pitches: Favor spin bowlers. The ball holds up on the pitch, making it harder for batters to time their shots—lower-scoring games.
- Green/Seaming Pitches: Assist fast bowlers who can get bounce and movement off the pitch, making it harder for batters. It can lead to both lower-scoring games (if batters struggle) or high-scoring chases (if a team risks aggression for runs).
- Small Grounds: Favor batters; shorter boundaries mean easier sixes.
- Extensive Grounds: Longer boundaries favor athletic fielders and make it harder to score boundaries.
B. Team Composition and Player Abilities
- Batting Approach: Teams with power hitters favor aggressive scoring to maximize totals. Those with technical batters may focus on preserving wickets and building partnerships.
- Bowling Variety: Teams benefit from:
- Pace Bowlers: Cause difficulties early on with a new, hard ball and late in the innings with tactics like yorkers.
- Spin Bowlers: Control run rate, especially on slower pitches, and can take crucial wickets.
- All-Rounders: Provide flexibility with both bat and ball.
- Strategic Acumen: Captains must understand how to use their resources and how the pitch will evolve throughout the 50 overs. Batting order, bowler changes, and field placements are essential.
C. Influence of Weather Conditions and Other External Factors
- Rain: Interruptions shorten games, forcing new targets (using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method). It changes the required rate and can make matches more unpredictable.
- Dew: In evening matches, dew can make the ball slippery for bowlers, limiting control and making batting easier, especially when chasing.
- Toss: Winning the toss can be crucial. Teams may bat/bowl first, depending on expected pitch behavior and weather.
- Day vs. Day/Night matches: Ball behavior sometimes changes between day and night conditions (dew being a factor).
- Crowd Support can energize the home team, particularly in high-pressure situations.
ODI cricket has seen a dramatic increase in average scores, fueled by T20’s influence, powerful bats, innovative batting, and rule changes. This scoring surge has implications for the format’s future:
- Thrilling Matches: Fans can expect more record-breaking scores and exciting chases.
- The Need for Balance: Strategies must evolve to ensure batters and bowlers have an equal chance to shine.
- Skill Remains Key: While scoring is easier, today’s ODI requires exceptional skills from both batters and bowlers.
The rise in ODI scores demands further analysis. Studying the long-term trends, impact on bowlers, and fan engagement is crucial. This understanding will help shape the future of ODI cricket, ensuring it remains a thrilling and balanced spectacle.
James Paul is a former first-class cricketer and passionate cricket analyst. His decades of experience on the field and his love for the game shape his insights into the strategies and personalities that define world-class cricket.


16 March 2017
Council will be asked to adopt a proposed local policy which would restrict the sale of approved psychoactive substances to within 200m of Rotorua’s central city police station.
Members of the Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee today [Thursday 16 March] deliberated on four options developed for a Local Approved Products Policy (Harmful Psychoactive Substances) following submissions and hearings in 2014. The committee passed a recommendation, which will go to the full Council for its consideration later this month, that Council adopt the preferred option.
The preferred option – to limit sale to within 200m of the police station – was put forward by councillors following the hearings in 2015.
The committee today heard the option received support from the police because the area within 200m of the police station has high CCTV coverage and has a high presence of police and City Guardians. The proposed policy restricts opening hours to between 9.30am and 2.30pm Mondays to Fridays, excluding public and school holidays.
The proposed policy limits the number of licences for such retail outlets to a maximum of two within the Rotorua district. The new legislation pertaining to the sale of psychoactive substances does not enable councils to totally ban the sale of these products in their districts.
Anyone wanting to have an outlet would need to apply to the Ministry of Health for their retail licence and as part of that application process (which is controlled by the Ministry) would need to provide a letter from Council stating that they meet the requirements of the policy and Council consents to them being granted a retail licence.
The policy would come into effect once adopted by Council.
Following the hearing of submissions in 2015 council staff were asked to research and report back on options the committee identified.
Subsequent to this work, in August 2016 the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority notified councils that it would be at least three years before any approved products would be on the market. This allowed staff more time to consider the four options and discuss these further with police.
The Psychoactive Substance Act 2013 enabled councils to develop local policies regarding the sale of approved products.
The Act aims to regulate the availability of psychoactive substances in New Zealand to protect the health of, and minimise harm to, individuals who use psychoactive substances.
These substances and products must be approved for use and pose no more than a low risk of harm to the individuals who use it. See HERE for more information.
See from p16 of the meeting agenda to view the full report and draft policy
Water Services and Waste bylaw review
The Strategy, Policy and Finance committee will recommend to the full Council that is remove a rule requiring that water use on properties in all new residential subdivisions be metered from the council’s Water Services and Trade Waste Bylaw.
Removing the rule that all new residential subdivisions in the Rotorua Urban Water Supply area be metered and subject to volumetric charges for that supply, would bring the bylaw into line with current council policy, which is to not require water metering. The rule has never been implemented.
In response to questions at today’s meeting, council’s water, waste and transport director Stavros Michael said water metering was a way to encourage water conservation and to identify changes in consumption and identify leaks.
However, he said while metering could be a consideration for Council for the future, that was currently further down the list of priorities. The focus at this time, Mr Michael said, should be on reducing stormwater infiltration into the sewerage system, reducing leaks from the public system and ensuring security of water supply.
Other changes proposed as part of a review of the bylaw were minor, related to changes in legislation, the committee was told.
The committee will recommend Council approve the proposed changes for consultation, by way of submissions and hearings. A 30 March to 1 May submissions period is proposed.
The aims of the Water Services and Trade Waste Bylaw include protecting water quality any public health and safety, protecting council water infrastructure investments and ensuring an equitable share of costs among users, as well a defining property owners’ and occupiers’ obligations.
Most of the proposed changes to the bylaw are minor changes with the key suggested change being the removal of a rule that all new residential subdivisions in the Rotorua Urban Water Supply area be metered and subject to volumetric charges for that supply. This will bring the bylaw into line with current council policy, which is to not require water metering.
See from p45 of the meeting agenda to view the full report and draft policy
Recommendations from this committee will now go to the full Council for its consideration, on 27 March 2017.
Today's Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee meeting was livestreamed. Go to THIS LINK to view the meeting.


HARRY STYLES WINS IFPI GLOBAL SINGLE AWARD FOR "AS IT WAS"/ BAD BUNNY’S "UN VERANO SIN TI" ANNOUNCED AS WINNER OF IFPI GLOBAL ALBUM AWARD
Harry Styles wins IFPI Global Single Award for As It Was
IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has announced that As It Was by Harry Styles is the winner of IFPI’s Global Single Award for 2022.
The IFPI Global Single Award is presented to the artist with the world’s best-selling single of the year across all digital formats – including paid subscription streaming, ad-supported platforms, and single-track downloads.
As It Was is Harry Styles’ first IFPI Global Single Award – but marks the tenth anniversary of his other IFPI Award wins with previous band One Direction who topped the first ever IFPI Global Recording Artist Chart and also the IFPI Global Album Chart back in 2013. Harry led a strong performance from UK artists in the latest annual chart. He is joined by fellow British acts Glass Animals, whose sleeper-hit single Heat Waves features at #2; Elton John and Dua Lipa whose collaboration Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) is at #4 and further tracks from Ed Sheeran (Shivers #7, Bad Habits #10), Adele (Easy On Me #13) and Dua Lipa’s Levitating (ft. DaBaby) at #12.
For the first time the Top 20 sees four songs performed predominantly in Spanish feature – global star Bad Bunny appearing twice, at #9 with his collaboration with Chencho Corleone, Me Porto Bonito, and at #11 with his solo hit Tití Me Preguntó. Fellow Puerto Rican artist Farruko made his debut appearing in the IFPI Global Singles Chart with his single Pepas landing at #18, while Colombian star Karol G also debuted with her single PROVENZA at #20.
The latest IFPI Global Singles Chart also shines a light on the reimagination and rediscovery of classic songs on the global stage. Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) charted at #16 following its appearance on Netflix’s breakout show Stranger Things in 2022, while Elton John and Dua Lipa’s reimagined version of a medley of Elton John’s hits, Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) charted at #4.
Frances Moore, Chief Executive of IFPI, said: “Congratulations to Harry Styles, and all of his team, on winning IFPI’s Global Single of the Year Award. Harry first received an IFPI Award as part of One Direction when we first launched the IFPI Global Recording Artist Chart 10 years ago, so it’s an honour to present him with an award this year for his stellar single As It Was which has soundtracked the year for so many music fans around the world.
“It’s wonderful to see such a diverse mixture of songs in the Global Singles Chart this year – some familiar tracks from the previous year that continued to grow in 2022, amongst plenty of new tracks and some reimagined older tracks – all going to show that record companies are working hard to find new ways to ensure music fans around the world have access to such a wide range of music year on year.”
Top 20 Global Singles Chart 2022
IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has announced Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti as the winner of the Global Album Award for 2022.
Bad Bunny is the first Latin American artist to win an IFPI Global Chart Award. Un Verano Sin Ti, the hugely celebrated fifth album from the Puerto Rican rapper and singer, was released in May 2022. The 23-track album, which is an all-Spanish language record, went on to spend 13 weeks atop the Billboard 200 album chart, and later that year became the first Spanish-language album to be nominated for Album of the Year at the GRAMMY Awards.
Elsewhere in the Global Albums Chart, there were successes for a range of artists – from Taylor Swift, IFPI’s Global Recording Artist Of The Year 2022, whose album Midnights charted at #2, to the UK’s Harry Styles’ Harry’s House which charted at #3 (Styles also won the IFPI Global Single of the Year Award 2022 for his smash success As It Was). Both Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR (#9) and Ed Sheeran’s = (#10) spent a second year in the Top 10, while the original soundtrack for Encanto reached #5.
BTS led amongst eight albums from South Korean acts to feature in the Top 20, with Proof taking the #4 spot. Both Stray Kids (MAXIDENT #6 and ODDINARY #14) and SEVENTEEN (Face The Sun #7; SECTOR 17 #18) had two albums in the Top 20, while TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ENHYPEN both appeared in the Global Albums Chart for the first time, at #11 and #16 with MANIFESTO: DAY 1 and minisode 2: Thursday’s Child respectively. South Korean girl group BLACKPINK also made their debut in the Top 10 with their album BORN PINK which charted at #8.
Frances Moore, Chief Executive, IFPI, said: “We are incredibly excited to award Bad Bunny, the first Latin American artist to win an IFPI Global Award, with the Album of the Year Award. His unique sound, encapsulated in his award-winning album Un Verano Sin Ti, has captured the world’s attention on a remarkable scale over the last 12 months.
“This year’s Global Albums Chart bears testament to the incredible partnerships that exist between artists and record labels. These partnerships nurture and support artists while they write and record their music before going on to promote albums on a global level, achieving extraordinary amounts of success around the world.”
Top 20 Global Albums Chart 2022
The Global Albums Chart takes into account all consumption formats, spanning physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming platforms across a calendar year. It is weighted based on the relative value of each method of consumption.


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Found a fun Kickstarter project that is winding down, just a couple days left. The ‘MySaver’ cable is a iPad (and iPhone) USB cable with an extra protection area at both ends of the cable ends. The design is to make it easier to connect/disconnect. As well, to cut down on the wear and breaking of the wires inside the stock cable right at the connector.
They have spent time designing environmentally conscious packaging that while minimalist, it does the job.
Cables come in 5 colors and according to the folks doing the Kickstarter offering, the MySaver cables are less expensive now than they will be when they are on the store shelves.

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Jesse D’Elia is a supervisory fish and wildlife biologist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pacific Regional Office in Portland, Oregon. He works on a wide array of endangered species issues throughout the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Islands and is co-lead of the interagency Pacific Northwest California Condor Working Group. He is a also a PhD candidate at Oregon State University. He lives in Sherwood, Oregon.
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