French movie 'Cuties' fails as a social commentary, Netflix needs to take it down
The movie 'Cuties' (French: Mignonnes) is a 2020 French comedy-drama that showcases young girls, aged 11, engaging in acts and dance forms that hypersexualises them.
While the context of the movie tries to take a coming of age stance that shows a young girl grappling with personal challenges versus a changing digital culture and reclaiming her childhood at the end of the movie, it fails in its treatment of this context.
From the first few minutes of the movie it builds a world where young girls are shown to be engaging in sexual conversations and actions. These are not showcased as curious explorations that children at different ages may have but as actions that are serving the needs of the world around them.
Fifty eight minutes into the movie the lead child actress is shown twerking for two men who manage a facility the girls had entered without making the requisite payments, one of the men is shown to be checking the girl out and enjoying her actions.
The movie also makes us think about the number of child artists who have had to audition for these roles and the acts they have had to perform towards this selection.
While the intent behind the making of the movie may have been positive, the treatment of the movie making process, the final scenes that the audience views, as well as the basic content of the movie itself places children in an unsafe sexualised environment and subjects the artists of the movie to possible consumption of the movie in an unsafe manner.
The filmmakers and Netflix have stated that the intent of the movie was to throw light on and criticize the hypersexualisation of young children, especially young girls. However, the lens through which the movie is made is often predatory and does not adequately relay this critique to the audience.
There are multiple petitions on that are urging Netflix to take the movie off its platform. We are urging to combine the power of these petitions to get Netflix to take action and remove the movie from its platform. You can add your voice to this movement by signing one of the petitions.
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Q. What is all natural sea bird nests make of? How does it benefit the body?
A. All natural sea bird nests main ingredients include sea natural aquatic plate proteins and enzymes derived from essence of the sea. It has high collagen content. Which aids in skincare, digestion & improve gut motility. Its rich source of iron helps to increase body's storing and creation of iron & red blood cells content. This enhances oxygen carrying capacity of blood and improves blood circulation. Its good source of calcium helps to build healthier & stronger bones. By replenishing body's calcium, it can also prevent osteoporosis. As it contains all pure natural products, there are no side effects and is suitable for long term consumption.
Q. How do all natural sea bird nests alleviate osteoporosis and joint pain?
A. All natural sea bird nests has a high calcium content, as much as 600 times more then what we can obtain from animal sources. In other words, consuming 1kg of all natural sea bird nests is equivalent to consuming 600kg of meat in terms of calcium content. The high content of calcium and collagen rapidly replenish cartilage erosion and calcify the bones, thus reducing pains caused by cartilage & bones inflammation while increasing bone density.
Q. How important is iron in our body?
A. The lack of iron results in iron deficient anemia, fatigue and inadequate oxygen carrying capacity of blood. With all natural sea bird nest's high iron content, which is equivalent to 28 times the amount found in pork liver, is an essential component for the formation of healthy red blood cells, scientifically known as haemopoiesis (blood forming).
Q. What is collagen? How does it benefit out body?
A. Collagen recently has become a hot topic among numerous cosmetic product. Its effects are well known and widespread throughout the body. Not only for its anti-aging and skin repair abilities, collagen is needed to maintain the integrity of blood vessels and act as a structural support for cartilage, tendon, tissues and even the cornea of the eyes. As collagen is present in large amount in all natural sea bird nests, it accelerates the healing process of our skin, prevent outbreaks, ease blemishes and lighten scar marks, leaving your skin radiant & supple.
Q. Why should we consume dietary fiber?
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People are escaping persecution in other countries.
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Aeta people: the wandering men of the philippines
Aeta People: The wandering men of the Philippines
I am born and raised in Pampanga, Philippines until I was 16 years old and migrated here in Canada. The Philippines has three main island regions; Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Luzon being at the northern part, the Visayas at the center and Mindanao at the southern part. Both of my parents are from the Visayas region but moved to Pampanga in their late teens. My mother has a Chinese and Spanish lineage while my father is of Spanish descent. Pampanga is part of the Central Luzon region that has its own dialect similar to its neighboring provinces. This paper is about the Indigenous group Aetas or Aeta People that populate some parts of the Northern Luzon but mostly the provinces of Central Luzon which includes, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales. Aside from the fact that Aeta People occupies Pampanga, the reason why I chose to do my paper about them is because I saw firsthand how Aeta people were mistreated and discriminated by non-Aetas. Upon doing this paper, I hope to gain more knowledge about their history and the present struggles of the Aeta People in the country where they are the first inhabitants.
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I have learned about Aeta People through my parents at a young age. Aetas in my region were commonly called 'Negritos' and 'Negritas' due to their dark complexion and afro-hair. My parents warned me about the use of that word because some Aetas are not keen with being called names other than Aeta. I grew up hearing the phrase, "basta kulot, salot" which translate to "curly-haired people are pests" which I thought was a stupid and useless insult. Why would they care about someone else's hair texture? Then it dawned on me that this phrase specifically targets the Aeta People who have tight curls, like an afro hair. My knowledge about them continues to progress when I was in elementary school. My history class for the first five years was heavily focused on teaching the different prominent Indigenous groups in my country. They taught us their origin, religions, culture, and traditions. The curriculum, however, did not include how Indigenous People in the Philippines are heavily discriminated and marginalized.
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I can still vividly remember my first encounter with an Aeta People, it was with an Aeta mother and her children with one infant wrapped onto her back with a blanket. They were all barefooted. I saw them on the streets begging for money and food. I saw them carrying plastic bags with recycled cans and plastics that can be sold to a "junk shop" for some quarters. My older relatives told me that Aetas live in the mountains and only comes down to the mainland to beg for money and food. My second encounter with Aeta people was on a field trip to a zoo and a butterfly sanctuary that was located at the foot of Mount Arayat Pampanga. I saw Aeta People begging for money from people passing by, all barefooted. The tour guide of my group told us that we should treat Aetas with respect as they are one of the first people to inhabit the country. As a nine-year-old, I did not have an opinion of my own yet. I was still on the process of gaining as much knowledge and wisdom to cultivate my own opinions and beliefs. During that time, it was, and it still is, especially interesting to me how my older relatives and this tour guide; who probably knows more about the history and the indigenous people in the Philippines, have an opposing opinion towards Aeta People.
As I grow older, I learned that Aeta people did not want to live in the mainland to avoid conflicts with other non-Aetas. I also found that they are passive people who do not like to engage with conflicts that when threatened with invasion or violence, they will flee and run to the deepest part of the mountains. However, this changed on June 15, 1991, when Mount Pinatubo erupted that ultimately threatened their safety and had forced them to live in the urban and rural areas of the Luzon region.
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The Department of Biological Sciences Greenhouse Facility is located in the Virginia Tech University Greenhouse Complex on Washington Street, beside the Virginia Tech Horticulture Gardens.
The Department of Biological Sciences Greenhouse Facility supports the educational and research needs of the department. The Teaching Plant Collection is extensively used for teaching our undergraduate courses. The facility supports faculty and student research projects. In addition to meeting essential teaching and research needs, the facility provides tours for visitors and local schools. Also, other departments in the university use our plant collection for classes. For example, the Art Department uses the greenhouses for basic art and painting classes.
Undergraduate Courses Taught Using the Virginia Tech Greenhouses
BIOL 1015, 1016: General Biology Lab
BIOL 1115, 1116: Principles of Biology Lab
BIOL 1125, 1126: Biological Principles Lab
BIOL 2204: Plants and Civilization: The uses of plants as sources of food, medicine, drugs, spices, beverages, poisons, fiber, oils, and plant exudates.
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Maintain greenhouse facilities on weekends, Saturday and Sunday, holidays, staff vacation and sick leave days.
Properly water teaching collection and research projects.
Check the greenhouse's environmental equipment to maintain proper temperatures and functions.
Must be very independent, responsible, reliable, and have some knowledge in caring for plants.
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This species has the largest unbranched inflorescence of any herbaceous plant in the world. Commonly known as the "Corpse Plant", A. titanum has an intensely powerful stench that is released when it blooms. The bloom will last only 2-3 days. After the bloom dies, a leaf stalk will begin to emerge that resembles a tree sapling.
For more information on the corpse flower, including photos, visit this link.
The Virginia Tech Biological Sciences Greenhouse Teaching Plant Collection provides educational opportunities and experiences through the availability of high quality plant specimens. The Teaching Plant Collection features over 300 species, hosting a variety of interesting and important genera, including aquatic, desert, tropical, local, rare and endangered species. Our teaching plant collection has been specifically acquired and maintained to meet the needs of the undergraduate courses.
Whereas the Department of Biological Sciences and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute have limited access to plant growth facilities, a new facility was designed, funded, and constructed. The mission of the facility is to provide "state of the art" plant growth space to support and promote scholarship in plant systems by scientists at Virginia Tech. We strive to fully integrate this facility in the learning, discovery, and engagement activities of the department of Biological Sciences, the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute and other plant related departments and institutes at Virginia Tech.
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text: An interconnecting technique, the "PDMS connection method", for quartz microchips in a high-pressure system is presented. The connection between quartz microchips is an essential technology for modular microfluidic devices, such as microchip-HPLC. PDMS was applied to the seal material, being spread on the seal side of the chips, and set into the metal housing. The characteristics of the PDMS connection method concerning pressure resistance and the extension of the peak were examined. The experimental results showed a good seal at 5 MPa, which seem to be sufficient for realizing microchip-HPLC utilizing a monolithic silica capillary column as a separation medium. The influence of the extra column effect on chromatographic separation was almost the same as in the case using a commercial union fitting. In addition, the PDMS connection enabled the detachability of chip-based modules with user-friendliness. Our experimental findings suggest that the novel PDMS connection method can possibly be applied as a generic technology in high-pressure microTAS.

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- Keywords: data augmentation, generalization, image classification
- Abstract: Data augmentation by mixing samples, such as Mixup, has widely been used typically for classification tasks. However, this strategy is not always effective due to the gap between augmented samples during training and clean samples. This gap may prevent a classifier from learning the optimal decision boundary and increases the generalization error. To overcome this problem, we propose an alternative framework called Data Interpolating Prediction (DIP). Unlike common data augmentations, we encapsulate the sample-mixing process in the hypothesis class of a classifier so that train and test samples are treated equally. We derive the generalization bound and show that DIP reduces the original Rademacher complexity. Also, we empirically demonstrate that DIP can outperform existing Mixup.


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Cap-Pelé Public Library
The Cap-Pelé Public Library is a modern, spacious and light-filled building with offices, an activity room, meeting room, reading corner for children, outdoor patio and a space for teens. It operates 30 hours a week and has two full-time employees. The library, built in 2009, went through Efficiency NB's Start Smart Performance Path (Energy Modelling) Incentive Program.
Stéphane Dallaire, General Director of the Village of Cap Pelé, says the motivation to construct an energy efficient library was the result of a visit by an Efficiency NB employee long before construction of the new library began. "We spoke about the different systems and possibilities for an energy efficient building, which resonated well with the municipality's goals for sustainable construction, and it stuck with me."
The modelling and construction of the Cap Pelé library was a smooth process - with no real challenges or difficulties, says Stéphane. When speaking about his experience to other municipalities he says his constant recommendation is to be as educated as possible and "to have as much information about all the different systems on the market." With its efficient design and construction, the Cap Pelé library is striving for an annual estimated energy savings of 40% compared to a typical building design.
The 512 square metre library is heated through in-floor radiant heat serviced by four geothermal heat pumps, connected also to the air conditioning system. Domestic water is heated in a high efficiency electric tank by the heat pumps. The library is equipped with a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) to recover heat and condition fresh air in the winter months. The facility is lit with high efficiency T5 fluorescent lamps using electronic ballasts; making the most efficient lighting system available aside from LEDs. Finally, the building is outfitted with low-e coated, argon filled, double pane windows.
"We are really proud of our geothermal systems - because of them we aren't subjected to the fluctuations in energy prices; which is great for our budget as well as the environment," says Stéphane. In their first year of operation, the building's energy costs totaled approximately $10,000, realizing an energy cost savings of $6,499.
"This year we anticipate will be even better than last," says Stéphane about the power bills, "as last year was our first and there were some small adjustments made to improve operations." On top of the energy savings, the library is heated and cooled comfortably. "It's great, with geothermal, the heating
and air conditioning make the building very comfortable, and the staff really like that different spaces can be adjusted without affecting the rest of the building."
"They are really proud of the energy efficient building, and how comfortable it is too," says Stéphane.
Efficiency NB's Start Smart Performance Path (Energy Modeling) Incentive Program requires that buildings are modelled in reference to the Model National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (MNECB 1997) to determine the estimated annual energy cost avoidance and to demonstrate overall building performance of 30% or better than the Code's minimum requirements. The Energy Modelling Path program off-sets the costs associated with designing sustainable, high-efficiency buildings by providing financial incentives to buildings based on up to twice the estimated annual energy savings to a maximum of $60,000 per eligible building.


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Golden Lotus : Yoni Steaming Herbal Tea Blend
Vaginal Steaming is a practice that has been used for centuries to aid the female reproductive system and increase female energy.
Mother Nature carries all the solutions for a radiant glow. Herbal steam means using this ancient practice of steaming herbs externally or internally with focused intention, to open the pathways to receiving, absorbing and retaining health giving properties of these plants. Steaming is a simple practice of allowing your body to benefit from the plant's healing properties.
Lilac Chaste tree berry: has been shown to support physical and emotional health during the menstrual cycle, and in the transition into menopause. By supporting reproductive hormonal balance, libido often increases. contains vitamins C & E, both powerful antioxidants that protect the body from damaging free radicals.
Motherwort: Developed by centuries of Chinese herbal practice, Motherwort can be used for a variety of female health issues. For women dealing with rough or irregular periods, it may help to tone and strengthen uterine muscles while reducing period symptoms.
Calendula: helps to tighten the skin, speeds up recovery and rejuvenates it.
Ingredients: Blue Lotus*, Motherwort, Calendula*, Helichrysum, Dandelion*, Raspberry Leaf*, Rose Petals & Buds*, Lavender, Chamomile Flower*, Vitex chaste berry, and Basil Leaf*
Herbs (and related information) are for informational purposes only and are not to be taken as medical advice. Please refer to your health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a medical condition.


text: Porous concrete is used as a construction material in various applications mainly as a permeable cementitious material. However, its response under impact loading is generally not considered. Due to the high percentage of its intentional meso-size air pores, porous concrete has a moderate static strength compared to normal concrete while its dynamic performance is distinctive. Owing to its characteristic of forming multiple cracks, it fractures into small fragments when exposed to impact loading. Therefore, with the aim of designing a special type of concrete to be used in protective structures, porous concrete was investigated. In this study, the impact strengths of different types of porous concretes were analyzed in correlation with their mixture compositions and production technique. The dynamic experiments were performed using a drop weight impact test set-up while the measurements were taken through Laser Doppler velocimetry. According to the results obtained, the aggregate properties and compactive effort, which are coupled to porosity, are the main factors that affect the dynamic performance of porous concrete. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.


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Tissue classification from electric impedance spectroscopy for haptic feedback in minimally invasive surgery
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Haptic feedback is missing in teleoperated surgical robots creating a sensory disconnect from the surgeon and their patient. This thesis proposes using the electric impedance of tissues, instead of the traditionally used mechanical impedance, to develop haptic feedback for surgical robots. Electric impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and a modified surgical needle were successfully able to measure the electric impedance for gel-based phantoms, ex-vivo tissue, and freshly excised organs. Processes for fitting the electric impedance of these tissues to the double-dispersion Cole model were developed including stochastic and deterministic approaches. The tissues were classified with least square error, k-Nearest Neighbour and Naïve Bayes using the measured electric impedance and the extracted model parameter values. The thesis culminates in applications of using EIS as part of implementing vibrotactile and force feedback applications involving sets of user trials to validate its effectiveness in identifying the tissue through haptic feedback.


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.POSWRCH PHA \ Store A on the stack so we can retrieve it after the \ following call to NVOSWRCH LDA #1 \ Send ASCII 1 to the printer using the non-vectored JSR NVOSWRCH \ OSWRCH, which means "send the next character to the \ printer only" PLA \ Retrieve A from the stack JMP NVOSWRCH \ Send the character in A to the printer using the \ non-vectored OSWRCH, which prints the character on the \ printer, and return from the subroutine using a tail \ call


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The killSessions command kills the specified sessions. If access control is enabled, the command only kills the sessions owned by the user.
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Killing a session also kills any in-progress operations in the session and closes any open cursors associated with these operations.
Syntax
The command has the following syntax:
db.runCommand( { killSessions: [ { id : <UUID> }, ... ] } )
The command takes an array of documents that specify the UUID portion of the session id. Specify an empty array [ ] to kill all sessions, or if access control is enabled, all sessions owned by the user.
To view existing sessions, see $listSessions operation or $listLocalSessions.
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MongoDB concatenates each of the specified UUIDs with the hash of the authenticated user credentials to identify the user's sessions to kill. If the user has no session that match, the killSessions has no effect.
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Organize a Hearing Screening for Children
Hearing loss can affect children's educational development, interfering with their ability to communicate and develop valuable skills. Even minimal hearing loss can put children at risk for academic difficulties, so it's best to identify signs early on. Your Lions club can help by organizing a hearing screening at a local elementary school.
Here are tips for organizing a hearing screening for children:
- Work with local schools and day care centers to determine if your club's service is needed. You can also contact children's clinics, special education programs, family service agencies and foster care agencies.
- Arrange for hearing professionals and use of testing equipment.
- Possible locations for your screening include a school, library, community center or house of worship.
- Encourage your local Leo club to become involved and volunteer the day of the screening.
- Promote your event by placing flyers in highly visible areas, posting information and updates on Facebook and sending out emails.
- After the screening, follow up with families whose children had difficulty hearing, and provide information for further evaluation by a medical provider.
How does your Lions club help children with hearing impairments in your community?


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An hermaphrodite, or hermie, is a plant of one sex that develops the sexual organs of the other sex. Most commonly, a flowering female plant will develop staminate flowers, though the reverse is also true. Primarily male hermaphrodites are not as well recognized only because few growers let their males reach a point of flowering where the pistillate would be expressed.
Hermaphrodites are generally viewed with disfavor. First, they will release pollen and ruin a sinsemelia crop, pollinating themselves and all of the other females in the room. Second, the resulting seeds are worthless, because hermaphrodite parents tend to pass on the tendency to their offspring.
Please note that occassionally specious staminate flowers will appear in the last days of flowering of a female plant. These do not drop pollen and their appearance is not considered evidence of deleterious hermaphroditism.
Here's an image of a hermaphrodite, specifically a female plant with staminate flowers.
Hermaphrodite photograph above by Ot1.
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Answer in brief.
Describe any five points of importance of coordinating.
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Describe the importance of coordinating.
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Explain importance of coordinating with any Four Points.
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Explain importance of coordinating.
Co-ordination refers to the integration and synchronization of the group efforts so as to provide unity of action for organisational goals. Coordination is a hidden force which binds all other functions of management together.
The importance of co-ordinating is as follows:
The need for coordination arises out of the fact that different elements and efforts of an organization are to be harmonized and unified to achieve the common objectives. The importance of coordination can be discussed as follows:
- Encourages Team Spirit:
In organizations, a group of individuals works together. There may be the existence of conflicts, disputes between individuals, departments, and employers, and employees regarding organizational policies, roles, and responsibilities, etc. Coordination arranges the work in such a way that minimum conflicts are raised. It increases the team spirit at the workplace.
- Gives Proper Direction:
Coordination integrates departmental activities for achieving the common goal of the organization.
The work is arranged in a very systematic way. The interdependence of departments gives proper direction to the employees.
- Facilitates Motivation:
Coordination motivates the employees to take initiative while completing their assigned tasks.
Effective co-ordination increases efficiency and results in the growth and prosperity of the organization. A prosperous organization ensures job security, higher income, promotion, and incentives. Such monetary and nonmonetary incentives provide job security and motivate the employees for hard work.
- Optimum Utilization of Resources:
Managers try to integrate all the resources systematically. It helps in utilizing all available resources at its optimum level. Co-ordination also helps to minimize the wastage of resources and control the cost of work.
- Achieve Organizational Objectives:
Co-ordination leads to minimizing the wastages of materials, idle time of employees, delay in completion of targets, departmental disputes etc.to a great extent. It ensures the smooth working of the organization in the process of achieving the objectives of the organization.
- Improves Relation:
Co-ordination develops cordial relations between all the levels of management of an organization. Every department depends on the functioning of other departments. For example, the sales department works according to the production department, the Production department depends on the Purchase department, and so on. Coordination helps the employees to build strong relations among them and achieve the given targets.
- Leads to Higher Efficiency:
With the help of optimum utilization of resources and effective integration of resources, the organization can achieve high returns in terms of high productivity, high profitability as well as can reduce the cost. Thus, coordination leads to higher efficiency.
- Improves Goodwill:
Higher sales and higher profitability can be achieved due to synchronized efforts of organizational people, strong human relations, and lower costs. It directly results in creating goodwill for the organization in the market. It reflects on the market value of shares as well as it helps in building a good image in society.
- Unity of Direction:
Different activities are performed by different departments. Coordination harmonizes these activities for achieving the common goal of the organization. Thus, coordination gives proper direction to all departments of the organization.
All departments of the organization are headed by experts in their respective fields. The specialized knowledge of these departmental heads helps in managerial decisions. It leads the organization to march towards growth and success in the competitive world of business.


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Is the Ciliospinal reflex sympathetic or parasympathetic? In the absence of anesthesia, this response has been called the ciliospinal reflex and is primarily mediated by the sympathetic nervous system in both humans [1,2]and cats.
What type of reflex is the ciliospinal reflex? The ciliospinal reflex is pupillary dilation in response to noxious stimuli, such as pinching, to the face, neck, or upper trunk.. Pathway: The trigeminal nerve or cervical pain fibers, which are part of the lateral spinothalamic tract, carry the afferent inputs of the ciliospinal reflex.
Is pupillary reflex sympathetic or parasympathetic? The physiology behind a "normal" pupillary constriction is a balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Parasympathetic innervation leads to pupillary constriction. A circular muscle called the sphincter pupillae accomplishes this task.
How does ciliospinal reflex happen? The ciliospinal reflex (pupillary-skin reflex) consists of dilation of the ipsilateral pupil in response to pain applied to the neck, face, and upper trunk. If the right side of the neck is subjected to a painful stimulus, the right pupil dilates (increases in size 1-2mm from baseline).
Is the Ciliospinal reflex sympathetic or parasympathetic? – Related Questions
What type of reflex is the knee-jerk?
Doctors will test reflexes by tapping the tendon just below the knee, and this causes the leg to kick out. This knee-jerk reflex is an example of a simple monosynaptic reflex.
When the light reflex is taken as a positive?
When light is shone into only one eye and not the other, it is normal for both pupils to constrict simultaneously. The terms direct and consensual refers to the side where the light source comes from, relative to the side of the reacting pupil.
Is the Babinski reflex somatic?
Somatic reflex categories include motor reflex actions, movements, patterns, and schemes. Examples: Foot grasp reflex and Babinski reflex. Motor Reflex Patterns. Involve a combination of muscle groups and are considered inter-limb reflex patterns.
What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
The sympathetic nervous system is involved in preparing the body for stress-related activities; the parasympathetic nervous system is associated with returning the body to routine, day-to-day operations. The two systems have complementary functions, operating in tandem to maintain the body's homeostasis.
What does an absence of a reflex indicate?
When reflex responses are absent this could be a clue that the spinal cord, nerve root, peripheral nerve, or muscle has been damaged. When reflex response is abnormal, it may be due to the disruption of the sensory (feeling) or motor (movement) nerves or both.
Is increased salivation sympathetic or parasympathetic?
Overall, increased parasympathetic stimulation results in an increased flow of saliva that is more watery in composition. Fig 2 – Path of parasympathetic fibres to the parotid gland.
Is Breathing sympathetic or parasympathetic?
Breathing deeply, with a slow and steady inhalation to exhalation ratio, signals our parasympathetic nervous system to calm the body down. Long, deep breaths can also manage our stress responses to help decrease anxiety, fear, racing thoughts, a rapid heartbeat and shallow chest breathing.
Is the heart sympathetic or parasympathetic?
Heart rate is controlled by the two branches of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) releases the hormones (catecholamines – epinephrine and norepinephrine) to accelerate the heart rate.
What is loss of Ciliospinal reflex?
Patients may have a loss of the ciliospinal reflex (ie, afferent C2, C3), in which the pupil fails to dilate when the skin on back of the neck is pinched. If a patient has a lesion in the area of the common carotid artery, loss of sweating involves the entire side of the face.
Is knee jerk a spinal reflex?
The patellar reflex or knee-jerk (in American English knee reflex) is a stretch reflex which tests the L2, L3, and L4 segments of the spinal cord.
What causes doll's eye reflex?
The doll's eyes reflex, or oculocephalic reflex, is produced by moving the patient's head left to right or up and down. When the reflex is present, the eyes of the patient remain stationary while the head is moved, thus moving in relation to the head.
What are the 4 types of reflexes?
In our discussion we will examine four major reflexes that are integrated within the spinal cord: the stretch reflex, the Golgi tendon reflex, the withdrawal reflex and the crossed extensor reflex.
What nerve causes knee jerk?
Although the knee jerk reflex is mediated by the L3 and L4 nerve roots, evidence exists that altered knee jerk expression may occur with exclusively L5 radiculopathy.
Why do both pupils constrict in response to light in one eye?
Illumination of one eye causes reflexive constriction of both pupils: via the direct and indirect pupillary light reflexes. Fibres from these nuclei travel with the oculomotor (III) nerves to innervate the ciliary ganglia, which supply the sphincter pupillae muscles (causing both pupils to constrict).
What could an abnormal pupillary reflex indicate?
Pupillary light reflex is used to assess the brain stem function. Abnormal pupillary light reflex can be found in optic nerve injury, oculomotor nerve damage, brain stem lesions, such as tumors, and medications like barbiturates.
What does Perrla stand for?
PERRLA is an acronym used to document a common pupillary response test. This test is used to check the appearance and function of your pupils. The information can help your doctor diagnose several conditions, from glaucoma to neurological diseases.
Are somatic reflexes fast or slow?
It can be slow or fast. It uses higher and lower motor neurons, is variable and not stereotyped. A somatic reflex employs a reflex arc in which signals travel along the following pathways: 1.
Is breathing a somatic reflex?
One-third of all responses coincided with the period of stimulation, i.e., breathing started and ended at or close to the onset and cessation of stimulation. These responses, which we have called "the somatic-respiratory reflex," are described in this section.
What is an example of a parasympathetic response?
Examples of parasympathetic responses
Salivation: As part of its rest-and-digest function, the PSNS stimulates production of saliva, which contains enzymes to help your food digest. Lacrimation: Lacrimation is a fancy word for making tears. Tears keep your eyes lubricated, preserving their delicate tissues.
Is sympathetic or parasympathetic faster?
The sympathetic system prepares the body for any potential danger. The parasympathetic system aims to bring the body to a state of calm. Sympathetic system has shorter neuron pathways, hence a faster response time. Has comparatively longer neuron pathways, hence a slower response time.
What is an abnormal reflex?
Definition. An abnormal response to a stimulus applied to the sensory components of the nervous system. This may take the form of increased, decreased, or absent reflexes. [ from MeSH]


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Marggraf, Andreas Sigismund
Born Mar. 3, 1709, in Berlin; died there Aug. 7, 1782. German chemist. Member of the Berlin Academy of Sciences (1738) and honorary member of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences (1776). Marggraf perfected a means of obtaining phosphorus in 1743. In 1747, with the aid of a microscope, he discovered the presence of sugar crystals in thin sections of beet.


1 January 2015 - THE FIVE-COLOUR RIVER
G'day folks,
Happy New Year to you all. Let's hope it has everything that you wish for.
Now, here is something different. The Cano Cristales river, or the five color river, as the locals call it, starts its journey at the foot of a Colombian mountain range - Micarna. It continues flowing eastward to meet with the Guivero river. A traveller happening upon the crystal river may find five different colors in its waters: yellow, blue, green, black and red.
The reason for this fiesta of colors is actually biological. It is caused by the materials the many types of algae living in the river produce. The hue of the colors depends on the time of year and the swiftness of the current.
The river, which does look as if it was a path to paradise, is truly an ecological wonder, and while most of the year it hides behind a costume of dim greens and cool blues, for a short time each year it blooms with a rainbow of dazzling colors.
During the Colombian wet season, the water flows too quickly to hold the color, and during the summer there isn't enough water, but for a short few months between these two seasons, there are many types of algae colonies that for thousands of years have continued to give the river its name.
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Clancy's comment: Nature is amazing, eh? Many humans imagine that they are the greatest inventors.
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This stitch is just an inverted version of the fly stitch. In fact, you will be making only one row of the inverted fly stitch, the subsequent rows are made by just looping it into the previous fly stitches! This makes very good motif fillings with texture. This stitch also gives you a lot of scopes to experiment with different colors. Try doing each row with different colors or shades to get a unique look every time.
You need to know the Fly Stitch to be able to continue with this tutorial. You can start working this stitch from left to right.
|Fig 1: Make a row of fly stitches with a short tail, and slightly spaced from each other, as shown. Make sure they are inverted, and looks like an upside down 'V'.
After you finish with the last fly stitch, turn around and come out from the next row, as illustrated. You can also start the next row fresh with a different colored thread.
|Fig 2: Take the needle in through the first leg of the last fly stitch in the previous row, and take the needle in through the fabric to make an inverted V.
Come out again, and take the needle under the two legs of the previous fly stitches, as shown. Keep up with this procedure. Make multiple rows of such fly stitches to fill the motif..
|Fig 3: A filled area would look like this.
Try experimenting with different shades and colors for each row.


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Blue Jay Animal Totem Symbolism
The bold blue jay animal totem is a stern bird that is symbolic of royalty in the aviary community. They are symbolized by assertiveness, determination, and above all, intelligence, as they are fiercely audacious when dealing with enemies. This causes them to be a highly respected creature in the animal kingdom.
Like some other birds, blue jays are quite talkative and have a wide range of vocalizations to express their needs and desires and also to warn others. Their speech is very advanced compared to other animals, and they can even mimic other birds and sometimes humans.
In fact, they have been known to imitate a hawk's call in order to lure the predator away from the jay's own nest. This has proven to be an effective protective strategy, and these birds are quite pleased with themselves because of it. In addition to their loquaciousness and intellect, blue jays are thought to symbolize clarity, vibrancy, allegiance, curiosity, and determination.
This bird is also powerful and vigilant in regards to its social network. Blue jay spirit guides are loyal, patient, faithful, and can endure, staying with the same single partner for their entire lives. They are fearless when protecting their their partners and young, as well as the territory that they inhabit. Blue jays will defend their position against perceived enemies at all costs and have been observed to be quite vicious. They even take on opponents who are larger and stronger than them, often with victorious results.
As a companion and friend, the blue jay animal totem is trustworthy and honors the bonds that it creates with others. Additionally, it is a decidedly resourceful creature that strives to create the best environment for itself and its family with what it has access to. It will make its home anywhere that it can, making the best out of every situation.
Blue Jay Associated Traits
Assertive, Vibrant, Curious, Intelligent, Talkative, Determined, Fearless, Audacious, Trustworthy, Resourceful
Symbolic Meaning Of Blue Jay
A blue jay animal totem flies into your life to teach the importance of using your intelligence to learn quickly and being able to adapt to any situation. It has a passion for investigating, thus utilizing adaptive skills and constantly learning new ideas and concepts. It allows us to access memories that we have long forgotten and shows how to adopt them into our awareness.
The blue jay symbol is that of a risk taker, always seizing the opportunities presented to it and discovering new avenues for exploration. As a powerful and intelligent bird, this animal has mastered the balance of silence and patience in timing. This allows it to develop a deep connection with the Earth, uncovering sacred interconnections between all things. Blue jays recognize that mental growth promotes spiritual growth and they intentionally activate and use their minds to gain new spiritual knowledge.
If the blue jay symbol is your animal totem, you have a keen sense of when to be seen and when to lay low and blend in with your environment. Blue jay people find it easy to connect with their spiritual side without getting overwhelmed and lost in it. You are confident, sometimes to an arrogant degree, so be aware of how you are being perceived by others. You are strong and sure, rarely becoming nervous or second-guessing yourself and staying grounded with majestic royalty. This is not to say, though, that you are without your faults.
A blue jay symbol may present itself to you in a dream when your have become overly confident and arrogant. As with everything in life, balance is key, and lately you have forgotten that. Clarity is a prominent theme with the dreamt blue jay, and it encourages us to to be more honest with ourselves in our thinking. In order to live as honorably as this bird, we must hold ourselves to high and honest standards.
The blue jay bird symbolism is there to help you get back on track when you have forgotten this. Alternatively, it may be drawing your attention to a small detail that you have accidentally or carelessly overlooked. You enjoy being an advanced thinker, but it's important to remember to go back to basics sometimes. Without a solid foundation, we cannot excel.


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How economic, humanitarian, and religious concerns shape European attitudes toward asylum seekers
What types of asylum seekers are Europeans willing to accept? We conducted a conjoint experiment asking 18,000 eligible voters in 15 European countries to evaluate 180,000 profiles of asylum seekers that randomly varied on nine attributes. Asylum seekers who have higher employability, have more consistent asylum testimonies and severe vulnerabilities, and are Christian rather than Muslim received the greatest public support. These results suggest that public preferences over asylum seekers are shaped by sociotropic evaluations of their potential economic contributions, humanitarian concerns about the deservingness of their claims, and anti-Muslim bias. These preferences are similar across respondents of different ages, education levels, incomes, and political ideologies, as well as across the surveyed countries. This public consensus on what types of asylum seekers to accept has important implications for theory and policy.


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. Several sources describe the salting of meat in the ancient Mediterranean world. Diodore of Sicily in his Bibliotheca historica wrote that the Cosséens in the mountains of Persia salted the flesh of carnivorous animals. Strabo indicates that people at Borsippa were salting them to eat; the ancient Greeks prepared tarichos, meat and fish conserved by salt or other means. The Romans called this dish salsamentum – which term included salted fat, the sauces and spices used for its preparation. Evidence of ancient sausage production exists; the Roman gourmet Apicius speaks of a sausage-making technique involving œnogaros. Preserved meats were furthermore a part of religious traditions: resulting meat for offerings to the gods was salted before being given to priests, after which it could be picked up again by the offerer, or sold in the butcher's. A trade in salt meat occurred across ancient Europe. In Polybius's time, the Gauls exported salt pork each year to Rome in large quantities, where it was sold in different cuts: rear cuts, middle cuts and sausages.
This meat, after having been salted with the greatest care, was sometime smoked. These goods had to have been important, since they fed part of the Roman people and the armies; the Belgae were celebrated above all for the care. Their herds of sheep and pigs were so many, they could provide skins and salt meat not only for Rome, but for most of Italy; the Ceretani of Spain drew a large export income from their hams, which were so succulent, they were in no way inferior to those of Cantabria. These tarichos of pig would become sought, to the point that the ancients considered this meat the most nourishing of all and the easiest to digest. In Ethiopia, according to Pliny, in Libya according to Saint Jerome, the Acridophages salted and smoked the crickets which arrived at their settlements in the spring in great swarms and which constituted, it was said, their sole food; the smoking of meat was a traditional practice in No
Cooking oil is plant, animal, or synthetic fat used in frying and other types of cooking. It is used in food preparation and flavouring not involving heat, such as salad dressings and bread dips, in this sense might be more termed edible oil. Cooking oil is a liquid at room temperature, although some oils that contain saturated fat, such as coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil are solid. There is a wide variety of cooking oils from plant sources such as olive oil, palm oil, soybean oil, canola oil, corn oil, peanut oil and other vegetable oils, as well as animal-based oils like butter and lard. Oil can be flavoured with aromatic foodstuffs such as chillies or garlic. A guideline for the appropriate amount of fat—a component of daily food consumption—is established by government agencies. > While consumption of small amounts of saturated fats is common in diets, meta-analyses found a significant correlation between high consumption of saturated fats and blood LDL concentration, a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
Other meta-analyses based on cohort studies and on controlled, randomized trials found a positive, or neutral, effect from consuming polyunsaturated fats instead of saturated fats. Mayo Clinic has highlighted certain oils that are high in saturated fats, including coconut, palm oil and palm kernel oil; those having lower amounts of saturated fats and higher levels of unsaturated fats like olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil and cottonseed oils are healthier. The US National Heart and Blood Institute urged saturated fats be replaced with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, listing olive and canola oils as sources of healthier monounsaturated oils while soybean and sunflower oils as good sources of polyunsaturated fats. One study showed that consumption of non-hydrogenated unsaturated oils like soybean and sunflower is preferable to the consumption of palm oil for lowering the risk of heart disease. Peanut oil, cashew oil and other nut-based oils may present a hazard to persons with a nut allergy.
Unlike other dietary fats, trans fats are not essential, they do not promote good health. The consumption of trans fats increases one's risk of coronary heart disease by raising levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and lowering levels of "good" HDL cholesterol. Trans fats from hydrogenated oils are more harmful than occurring oils. Several large studies indicate a link between the consumption of high amounts of trans fat and coronary heart disease, some other diseases; the United States Food and Drug Administration, the National Heart and Blood Institute and the American Heart Association all have recommended limiting the intake of trans fats. In the US, trans fats are no longer "generally recognized as safe," and cannot be added to foods, including cooking oils, without special permission. Heating an oil changes its characteristics. Oils that are healthy at room temperature can become unhealthy when heated above certain temperatures, so when choosing a cooking oil, it is important to match the oil's heat tolerance with the temperature which will be used.
Deep-fat frying temperatures are in the range of 170–190 °C, less lower temperatures ≥ 130 °C are used. Palm oil contains more saturated fats than canola oil, corn oil, linseed oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil. Therefore, palm oil can withstand deep frying at higher temperatures and is resistant to oxidation compared to high-polyunsaturated vegetable oils. Since about 1900, palm oil has been incorporated into food by the global commercial food industry because it remains stable in deep frying, or in baking at high temperatures, for its high levels of natural antioxidants, though the refined palm oil used in industrial food has lost most of its carotenoid content; the following oils are suitable for high-temperature frying due to their high smoke point above 230 °C: Avocado oil Mustard oil Palm oil Peanut oil Rice bran oil Safflower oil Semi-refined sesame oil Semi-refined sunflower oilLess aggressive frying temperatures are used. A quality frying oil has a bland flavor, at least 200 °C smoke and 315 °C flash points, with maximums of 0.1% free fatty acids and 3% linolenic acid.
Those oils with higher linolenic fractions are avoided due to polymerization or gumming marked by increases in viscosity with age. Olive oil has been used as a frying oil for thousands of years. Olive oil All oils degrade in response to heat and oxygen. To delay the onset of rancidity, a blanket of an inert gas nitrogen, is applied to the vapor space in the storage container after production – a process called tank blanketing. In a cool, dry place, oils have greater stability, but may thicken, although they will soon return to liquid form if they are left at room temperature. To minimize the degrading effects of heat and light, oils should be removed from cold storage just long enough for use. Refined oils high in monounsaturated fats, such as macadamia oil, keep up to a year, while those high in polyunsaturated fats, such as soybean oil, keep about six months. Rancidity tests have shown that the shelf life of walnut oil is about 3 months, a period shorter than the best before date shown on labels.
By contrast, oils high in saturated fats, such as avocado oil, have long shelf lives and can be safely stored at room temperature, as the low polyunsaturated fat content facilitates stability. Cooking oils are composed of various fractions of fatty acids. For the purpose of frying food, o
Lamb and mutton
Lamb and mutton are the meat of domestic sheep at different ages. In general a sheep in its first year is called a lamb, its meat is called lamb; the meat of a juvenile sheep older than one year is hogget. The meat of an adult sheep is a term only used for the meat, not the living animals. In the Indian subcontinent the term mutton is used to refer to goat meat. Lamb is the most expensive of the three types, in recent decades sheep meat is only retailed as "lamb", sometimes stretching the accepted distinctions given above; the stronger-tasting mutton is now hard to find in many areas, despite the efforts of the Mutton Renaissance Campaign in the UK. In Australia, the term prime lamb is used to refer to lambs raised for meat. Other languages, for example French, Spanish and Arabic, make similar, or more detailed, distinctions among sheep meats by age and sometimes by sex and diet, though these languages do not always use different words to refer to the animal and its meat — for example, lechazo in Spanish refers to meat from milk-fed lambs.
The definitions for lamb and mutton vary between countries. Younger lambs are more tender. Mutton is meat from a sheep over two years old, has less tender flesh. In general, the darker the colour, the older the animal. Baby lamb meat will be pale pink. Lamb — a young sheep under 12 months of age which does not have any permanent incisor teeth in wear. Hogget — A term for a sheep of either sex having no more than two permanent incisors in wear, or its meat. Still common in farming usage, it is now rare as a retail


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Water conflicts may arise on transboundary rivers with upstream hydropower use and downstream irrigation use. This occurs because upstream water release does not coincide with seasonal irrigation needs of the downstream riparian. This paper examines the role that multilateral development banks (MDBs) may play in reducing conflict - a role that arises because MDBs have a comparative advantage over other development agencies in promoting transboundary water management. We consider and rank the qualitative impact of a range of infrastructure projects, potentially initiated and co-financed by MDBs. Basinwide social efficiency and regional stability can, under certain conditions, by improved through Pareto-improving investments, including enhancement of upstream hydropower efficiency and expansion of downstream reservoir capacity. The findings are used to analyse infrastructure projects currently under consideration in the Syr Darya Basin in Central Asia.
Common property resources conflict externalities foreign aid hydropower irrigation natural resources regional public goods transboundary rivers water


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What are Duct sealants?
Duct sealant is a soft compound like dough. It is designed for both ease of handling and installation, and was originally developed for HVAC purposes. Duct sealant is used to create a seal that blocks out moisture, dust, and air movement; it can also be used to block noise.
Methods Used for Duct Sealing
Professionals have different methods of performing duct sealing when you call on them. We'll look at the two main methods that apply when they come to a home to fix a leaky ventilation system.
Flexible Duct Sealants
Duct sealant is a resin-based sealant that many duct repair technicians favour. It's used in many types of construction and repair jobs for creating a flexible yet solid joint and to form airtight seals around fixtures such as windows and watertight seals around sinks and bathtubs. It adheres to almost any material, including duct board, making it useful for all types of ductwork. Sealant leaves behind a smooth surface after it dries, which means it provides little resistance to airflow inside ducts. It's also waterproof, resists temperature extremes that affect ventilation systems, and will not cause corrosion over time to metal surfaces. Duct sealers will use a silicone gun to apply sealant to ducts.
Metallic Tapes
These are the true "duct tapes" used in professional duct sealing, and some technicians prefer them to sealants because they create an actual mechanical seal and tend to have greater longevity than resin-based sealant. Most of these tapes are made from foil because its lightweight. Metallic tapes have high metal resistance and many uses aside from ducts, and have proven their durability in other industries such as aerospace, transportation, and automotive.


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Students across the country are coming together with Broadway Cares to create change nationwide and within their communities. Whether they're holding buckets and collecting donations after school or local productions, hosting cabarets benefiting Broadway Cares or auctioning Broadway memorabilia for donations, these young artists are at the forefront of activism within their schools.
✛ Why should my school get involved?
Unify Your Students
Bring your cast and crew together in a unique way outside of the classroom. Providing a common cause will inspire your creative sides and encourage you all to collaborate in new ways.
Connect with the Theatre Community
From students to professionals, national tours to Broadway, theatre artists across the country come together to join the Broadway Cares movement. Feel connected to Broadway, whether you become a theatre professional or passionate theatregoer.
Create a culture of philanthropy. The money you raise will provide those in need in your community and across the country with lifesaving medications, nutritious meals, emergency assistance and more.
Students and educators are taking the initiative to make a difference in schools and on campus. We've got the tips and tools you need to get started.
Post-show audience appeals
Just like in professional theatres across the country, you can accept donations after a show for Broadway Cares. We'll send you instructions on how to create Broadway Cares' iconic red bucket, as well as help you structure the curtain speech for your audience.
Here's how you can give a Broadway Cares appeal after your show:
Host a fundraiser
Present a night of songs and scenes to raise funds for Broadway Cares. Show how your passion and energy can be channeled to help people in need.
Need help producing a Broadway Cares cabaret? Here are some tips:
Ready to get involved and make a difference? Fill out our benefit request form and we'll help you get started.


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Product Safety Assessment (PSA): Epichlorohydrin
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Manufacture of Product
Physical Hazard Information
- Epichlorohydrin (EPI) is an extremely versatile chemical intermediate used in a wide variety of applications. Approximately 76% of the world's consumption of (EPI) is used to make epoxy resins.1 See Product Uses.
- EPI is flammable. Direct, prolonged contact with pure EPI as liquid can severely damage the skin and eyes. Vapors may also produce eye irritation and damage to cornea of the eye. EPI is a probable carcinogen, a poison that can cause death at higher exposures, a mutagen and a skin sensitizer. 2 See Health Information and Physical Hazard Information.
- Occupational exposures are possible; however, consumer exposures are not likely because end-use products are expected to contain only trace levels of EPI. Industrial operations use EPI in closed systems and are designed with engineering controls to minimize personnel and environmental exposures. 3 See Exposure Potential.
- EPI is considered a hazardous chemical. If released into the environment, however, it biodegrades rapidly. 4 See Environmental Information.
- Capacity – Dow is the largest producer of EPI in the world, with a capacity of 1 billion pounds/year (~453,000 metric tons/year) from plants in Freeport, Texas, and Städe, Germany.5 Annual global production is about 2 billion pounds/year (903,000 metric tons/year)6.
- Process – The primary process for producing EPI consists of three steps:
- Chlorination of propylene to form allyl chloride
- Reaction of the allyl chloride with hypochlorous acid to produce glycerol dichlorohydrin
- Reaction of the glycerol dichlorohydrin isomers with sodium hydroxide or calcium hydroxide to produce EPI. 7
EPI is a clear, colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent odor like chloroform.
EPI is an extremely versatile chemical intermediate used to produce a wide variety of other products, including:
- Epoxy resins – to offer corrosion resistance, solvent and chemical resistance, hardness and adhesion.
- Textiles – to improve wool's resistance to moths, prepare fibers for dyeing, impart wrinkle resistance and prepare anti-static agents and textile sizings.
- Papers, inks and dyes – to produce wet-strength paper sizing, special printing inks, textile print pastes, and ultimately paper and paperboard products that have improved printability, pigment retention, folding endurance and gloss.
- Ion exchange resins – to produce anion exchangers used to clean polluted air and water.
- Other applications that use EPI as a raw material include surface active agents used in cosmetics and shampoos; rubbers exhibiting resistance to extreme temperatures, fuel, oil and ozone for automotive and aircraft parts, seals and gaskets, and a myriad of other uses; and agricultural products such as insecticides, bactericides and fungicides.
Based on the manufacturing processes of and uses for EPI, the public could be exposed through:
- Workplace exposure – Exposure can occur either in an EPI manufacturing facility or within the various industrial facilities that use EPI. Facilities using EPI are generally designed with leak-tight product handling systems (closed systems) and with good ventilation. All aspects of the handling operation, from delivery through reaction, should be carefully scrutinized for exposure potentials. Sampling activities should be thoroughly explored to prevent exposures.9 Personal protective equipment should be used routinely. The relatively high vapor pressure of EPI makes inhalation and exposures to the skin and eyes possible. Oral exposures and ingestion are possible, but much less likely due to the contained storage systems. Because of the flammability of EPI, all containers and handling equipment should be grounded.
- Consumer exposure to products containing EPI – Consumer exposures are not likely because EPI is sold for industrial use to produce other products. End-use consumer products are expected to contain only trace levels of EPI. Consumer exposure would likely only come from environmental or large releases.
- Environmental releases – Following proper transport and handling procedures minimizes the potential for spills to aquatic or soil environments that could result in exposure to wildlife or other organisms. Equipment should be properly designed, leak-tight and controlled to minimize exposures and releases. Improvements in production processes and incineration of vent gases have further decreased emissions.10
- Large release – Industrial spills or releases are infrequent and are generally well contained. If a large release of EPI does occur, non-emergency personnel should be cleared from the area. The area should be isolated and ignition sources removed because EPI is flammable. The public should be warned of the downwind explosion hazard. Procedures call for large spills to be captured, collected and re-processed, or disposed of according to applicable governmental requirements. Emergency personnel should wear proper protective equipment and follow emergency procedures carefully.11 Fires involving EPI release toxic vapors. For more information, see the Safety Data Sheet.
Contact with liquid and vaporous EPI should be avoided. EPI may be fatal if inhaled at high enough concentrations. Lung injury, which may be delayed, can result from inhalation of EPI vapor. Liver and kidney injury can result from respiratory exposure or prolonged skin contact. Although it is unlikely that acutely toxic amounts of EPI would be ingested in the course of ordinary operations, serious injury or death could result.
EPI is irritating and damaging to the skin and eyes. Prolonged contact will cause serious chemical burns to the skin. EPI has also caused allergic skin reactions and so is considered a skin sensitizer. Eye contact with EPI liquid will produce moderate irritation with corneal injury, and exposure to EPI vapors will irritate the eyes and can produce corneal injury.
EPI has a sweet, pungent smell with an odor threshold ranging from 1-25 part per million (ppm). Although this odor threshold is lower than the 100 ppm level that causes marked nose and eye irritation, workers must not rely on odor, or on eye and nose irritability, as a warning or indicator of exposure potentials.13
EPI causes cancer in laboratory animals and is considered a probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). EPI is considered genotoxic because it has been shown to cause cell mutations and to damage chromosomes.
For more information about the health hazards of EPI and recommended protective equipment, view the Safety Data Sheet.
EPI is a mobile, volatile liquid that biodegrades primarily through hydrolysis. Contamination of soil and water should be minimized by spill containment and removal whenever possible. When spilled, EPI may exert a toxic action before hydrolysis, but its bioconcentration potential is low because of its relatively high biodegradability.14
EPI is a liquid at room temperature with a melting point of -57°C (-70ºF) and boiling point of 116.4°C (241.5ºF). The vapor pressure of EPI is 17 mm Hg (25ºC), while the water solubility is 6.6 percent at 20°C (68ºF).
EPI is flammable and toxic fumes are released in fire situations. If there is an industrial event, vapors may travel a long distance. Ignition and/or flash back may occur. Ground and bond all containers and handling equipment. Keep vapors out of sewers to avoid fire or explosion.16
Regulations may exist that govern the manufacture, sale, transportation, use and/or disposal of Epichlorohydrin. These regulations may vary by city, state, country or geographic region. Information may be found by consulting the relevant Safety Data Sheet or Contact Us.
- Safety Data Sheet
- DOW Epichlorohydrin Product Stewardship Manual: Safe Handling & Storage (544KB PDF)
- Chemical Economics Handbook Report Epichlorohydrin
For additional business information about EPI, visit Dow's Epoxy Products and Intermediates web site.
Last Updated: May 2, 2006
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1 Chemical Economics Handbook Report Epichlorohydrin, SRI Consulting, September 2004, abstract.
2 DOW Epichlorohydrin Product Stewardship Manual: Safe Handling & Storage, Dow Form No. 296-01301-1299X WC+M, pages 16-17.
3 DOW Epichlorohydrin Product Stewardship Manual: Safe Handling & Storage, Dow Form No. 296-01301-1299X WC+M, page 20.
4 DOW Epichlorohydrin Product Stewardship Manual: Safe Handling & Storage, Dow Form No. 296-01301-1299X WC+M, page 27.
5 DOW Epichlorohydrin Product Stewardship Manual: Safe Handling & Storage, Dow Form No. 296-01301-1299X WC+M, page 2.
6 Chemical Economics Handbook Report Epichlorohydrin, SRI Consulting, September 2004, abstract.
7 Synthetic Strategies to Drug Molecules, (_URL_ page 5.
8 DOW Epichlorohydrin Product Stewardship Manual: Safe Handling & Storage, Dow Form No. 296-01301-1299X WC+M, pages 14-15.
9 DOW Epichlorohydrin Product Stewardship Manual: Safe Handling &


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It can also be used to refill Hydrogen Bottles by placing it into the tank's inventory and clicking on Refill Bottles, assuming that auto-refill isn't checked.
The hydrogen can be produced from Ice much the same as Oxygen inside H2/O2 Generators. The hydrogen tank must be directly connected via Conveyor blocks in order to receive hydrogen from the generator, and also to send the fuel to the hydrogen thrusters.
The colored indicators on the tank show at a glance the current hydrogen level inside the tank.
Hydrogen TankThe large version of the hydrogen tank holds a massive 15,000,000 L
Small Hydrogen TankThe small version of the hydrogen tank holds a smaller total of gas (1,000,000 L
- Using a Connector block, you can vent the hydrogen out of the tanks by switching it to Throw Out mode much the same way you can with oxygen tanks.
Interface name: IMyGasTank
- Unlike cargo containers the actual cargo of the hydrogen tank does not in any way influence its mass. Therefore the large block tank will ALWAYS have a mass of 8,161.6 kg8,161,600 gtons whether it's completely full of hydrogen or not.
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10piece Wisteria Seed Set Mixed Color Blooming Tree For Indoor And Outdoor Decor
Add a touch of elegance to your indoor or outdoor space with our Wisteria Mixed Color Flower Seeds! This set includes 10 pieces of seeds, each promising to sprout into a beautiful, blooming tree. These seeds will yield a variety of Wisteria, a perennial woody plant admired for its gorgeous clusters of flowers in different hues.
Ideal for any Capricorn, these seeds are perfect for growing in temperate climates and can thrive in your living room or any outdoor space. Despite their exotic appeal, these seeds are surprisingly easy to cultivate, making them a great addition to any garden, regardless of your gardening experience.
Not only do these plants serve as decorative pieces, but they also pique interest and spark conversations among your guests. The full bloom period is during the winter, transforming any area into a vibrant and lively environment during the colder months.
How to Plant Wisteria Mixed Color Flower Seeds 10pcs:
1. Choose a location with good sunlight and well-drained soil.
2. Plant each seed about 1/2 inch deep and 3 feet apart.
3. Water them thoroughly immediately after planting.
4. Continue to water regularly until the plant is well-established.
5. Expect sprouts within 2-3 weeks.
Please note that the flower pot is excluded in this set. Add these Wisteria seeds to your garden collection today and experience the joy of watching them grow and bloom!
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- Latin Name: The Latin name for Wisteria is Wisteria floribunda.
- Planting Season: Wisteria seeds can be planted anytime of the year, but they bloom best during the winter.
- Germination Rate: Wisteria seeds have a high germination rate and can sprout within 2-3 weeks from planting.
- Grown Plant Size: Once established, a Wisteria plant can grow to be large in size.
- Time to Maturity: Wisteria plants generally reach maturity within a few years after planting.
- Soil Type: Wisteria plants thrive best in well-drained soil.
- Watering: Wisteria plants need to be watered regularly until they are well-established.
- Sunlight: Wisteria plants require a location with good sunlight to grow properly.
- Uses: Wisteria plants serve as decorative pieces and can create interest and spark conversations among guests.
- Deer Resistance: Wisteria plants are known to be resistant to deer.
- Pest and Disease Resistance: Wisteria plants have a good resistance to most common pests and diseases.
- Spacing Requirements: Wisteria seeds should be planted about 3 feet apart from each other.
- Companion Plants: Wisteria plants can be planted along with other plants that can tolerate the same conditions.
- Harvesting Instructions: Wisteria plants do not require a specific harvesting process as they are mainly used for decoration.


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Pioneering colour theorist and artist, Sydney Harry who lectured at Bradford College of Art between 1937 and 1975, was also obsessed with the theory and principles of colour. Teaching Woven Textiles and Photography but most importantly the Science and Theory of Colour and Perception, Sydney's research proved to be of immense value to colour theorists and textile designers.
Sydney Harry was born in Leeds in 1912 and at age twelve was accepted to study fine art, photography and woven textile design at Leeds College of Art. Leaving college aged 14; Sydney Harry opened a design and colour services studio.He came to Bradford College of Art in 1937 as a Senior Lecturer teaching Woven Textile Design, Colour and Photography.
Today colour is everywhere in our lives, influencing our choices of what to wear, what car to buy and what colour to paint our walls! The theory and principles of mixing colour both additive ( mixing light) and subtractive ( mixing pigment) and the visual and psychological impact of colour combinations has always fascinated artists, academics and industrialists. The note books of Leonardo da Vinci and Isaac Newton demonstrate their obsession with colour!
In the early 1960s as his professional practice in art and textiles progressed he developed theories about colour by experimenting with colour combinations using weaving and gouache paint. His ideas and reputation spread quickly and he was invited by WD Wright, Professor of Applied Optics at Imperial College, London to join The Colour Group of Great Britain in 1968. Sydney Harry's theories and experiments with colour were highly thought of among academic circles and before long he regularly lectured at academic institutions including Goldsmiths College, London and The Royal College of Art, and the University of Stockholm, and at for many industrial associations including the ICI Paints Division, the Design Council, International Wallpaper Manufacturers' Association, British Colour Education Institute, and London British Colour Council.
His earliest existing colour theory paintings date from 1965, in which gradations of tone and hue were a major theme. By varying the scale and colour combinations many of his paintings resemble the dramatic Pop Art canvases of the 1960's whilst others play strange tricks on your eyes. Sydney Harry's work is a demonstration of the creative and calculated use of colour, an unusual academic and practical blend of science and art.
In 1978 Sydney Harry was instrumental in the setting up of The Colour Museum in Bradford, now home to the Society of Dyers and Colourists. The Society of Dyers and Colourists gave the first major exhibition of Sydney's paintings from 1920s to the 1980s at their Bradford Colour Experience in October 2006. Harry continued to lecture up until 1984 until ill health severely limited his lecturing programme but he continued to paint and experiment with his theories right up until his death in 1991.
Sincere thanks to the family of Sydney Harry, particularly his grand daughter Lettie Tanner.


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Wyoming Testing Chronic Wasting Disease Vaccine for Elk
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is testing how well a vaccine for chronic wasting disease will work in elk. The vaccine being tested was developed by three Canadian infectious disease centers. The vaccine is being tested on 25 elk calves transported from Game and Fish's South Park feedground to the Thorne-Williams Wildlife Research Unit in Wheatland. State wildlife veterinarian Terry Kreeger says 25 more elk calves taken from the feed ground will be left at the facility unvaccinated as a control group. Kreeger says the hope is that the vaccinated elk will live longer. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological disease found in elk and deer. It could take years to determine whether the vaccine is effective.


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Determine if the Lyndon Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes.
Aside from minor exceptions, disbursements were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes. However, the Board could improve oversight of and internal controls over disbursements. The Board:
- Did not properly segregate the disbursement duties or implement adequate mitigating controls, and it did not properly review disbursement activity.
- Could not explain what specific procedures its reviews of financial reports included.
Because the Board did not properly review disbursement activities, there is an increased risk for unauthorized and inappropriate transactions.
- Segregate incompatible duties or establish adequate mitigating controls.
- Become familiar with the resources listed in Appendix C of this report for training opportunities. District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they would initiate corrective action.


Greek Painted Terracotta Figure of Persephone
Greek · 3rd century B.C.
H: 52 cm (20.4 in)
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The upper portion of the sculpture looking like a tall head-crown, a polos, worn by a woman, is supplied with an everted mouth and is a container for the incenses – as a whole, the piece is a sculptural thymiaterion, an incense-burner. It is shaped as a figure of a young and pretty woman dressed in a long, thin-fabric chiton with no sleeves, fastened with a fibula at her right shoulder, and a vast himation wrapped at her lower body and around the left shoulder. The multiple folds of both garments create an intricate pattern, at the same time, letting the shapes of the young body to be recognized. Her exquisite look is completed with voluminous earrings and a wreath of leaves and a berry cluster, and it was even more attractive with the details and parts marked by vivid colors. The terracotta figure preserves their remains: a red-brown in her hair, purple and blue in chiton, pink in himation. The figure's posture adopts the composition of the marble statues, with a figure leaning at a tall pillar (a necessary support for a marble sculpture).
Considering a polos as an attribute of a goddess of fertility (or a person affiliated with the cult), it is possible to suggest that the young woman represents Demeter's daughter, Persephone. The gesture of her right hand could be interpreted as an offering gesture, while she held an object in her left hand, most probably, a pomegranate.
Art market, prior to 1930;
ExPierre & Claude Vérité collection, acquired between 1930 and 1960, Paris.
ZACCAGNINO C., Il Thymiaterion nel Mondo Greco: analisi delle fonti, tipologia, impieghi, Roma, 1998.


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Kineticom's performance evaluation around Generating Energy reads like this:
GENERATING ENERGY: Demonstrating an enthusiastic belief in people and their capacity to do the awesome and the capacity to generate excitement, momentum, and meaningful action.
(The scale is 1 to 5 where 1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Passable, 3 = On Par, 4 = Strong, 5 = Extraordinary)
1. Exhibits enough energy to complete tasks, but isn't always fully engaged and isn't a catalyst for generating energy in others. Can sometimes be a source of negative energy.
2. Can be a good source of energy and team momentum at times, though not consistently.
3. A constant source of resonant energy and force for team momentum. Has developed the emotional maturity to manage disturbing emotions in the face of tough times or new challenges to stated goals.
4. Enthusiastic, creates momentum on projects. Fuels positive energy in others through attitude, heart and pace. Can be relied on in isolation of other extreme leaders to be the force for positive energy.
5. Consistently generates infectious energy and acts as a powerful force for change & action in all situations. A positive fireball of energy that simply cannot be disheartened.


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Calculate the mass of ice required to lower the temperature of 300 g of water 40°C to water at 0°C.
(Specific latent heat of ice = 336 J/g, the Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2J/g°C)
Let m be the mass of the ice to be added.
Heat energy required to melt to lower the temperature is = mL = m x 336
Heat energy imparted by the water in fall of its temperature from 40°C to
0°C = mass of the water x specific heat capacity x fall in temperature
= 300 x 4.2 x 40°C
If there is no loss of heat,
m x 336 J/g = 300 g x 4.2 J/g°C x 40°C
':. m = (300 xx 4.2 xx 40)/336'
∴ m = 150g


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Asset Diversification Versus Climate Action
64 Pages Posted: 16 Jun 2020
Date Written: June 2020
Asset pricing and climate policy are analyzed in a global economy where consumption goods are produced by both a green and a carbon-intensive sector. We allow for endogenous growth and three types of damages from global warming. It is shown that, initially, the desire to diversify assets complements the attempt to mitigate economic damages from climate change. In the longer run, however, a trade-off between diversification and climate action emerges. We derive the optimal carbon price, the equilibrium risk-free rate, and risk premia. Climate disasters, which are more likely to occur sooner as temperature rises, significantly affect asset prices.
Keywords: asset prices, carbon price, Climate finance, decarbonization, disaster risk, Diversification, green assets
JEL Classification: D81, G01, G12, Q5, Q54
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A confluence.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A flowing together; a meeting of two or more currents; confluence.
- n. A throng; a crowd; a multitude collected.
- n. The point or place where lines meet.
- n. A merger of rivers, or the place where rivers merge.
- n. A convergence or moving gathering of forces, people, or things.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. A flowing together; a meeting of currents.
- n. A large assemblage; a passing multitude.
- n. a flowing together
- From Latin cōnfluxus, past participle of cōnfluere, to flow together; see confluent. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
"The story behind it is that an enemy known as the conflux has moved people from one area of space to another."
"With the floor of the channel shallowing from 200 metres to 60 metres and at the same time a rock pinnacle, like a finger, rising up from the sea bed to 29 metres from the surface, there is no surprise that the whirlpool was once described as a 'conflux so dreadful that it spurns all description."
"The win, of course, was that bin Laden could then be used as a bogey man to scare Americans into approving the conflux of sleaze and mass murder called the invasion and occupation of Iraq."
"He touched a marker for a dense neutron star at the conflux of several lines, and it flashed obligingly."
"We have to look at a conflux of factors here to better understand these racialized engendered disparities."
"Dramatic to the hilt, it married a spectacular conflux of Ralph Lauren Safari fragrance ads with the Edwardian elegance of a Nairobi gentleman's club before The Great War."
"Category Cloud art beauty books brisbane conflux convention cooking exchange fantasy fives food illustration friday life link list meme moleskine movies music nanowrimo On other people's art On writing opinion poetry review science fiction sketchbook Uncategorized USA vanuatu"
"With this hypnotic conflux of artists, the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival is creating a one-of-a kind musical experience, and using music to both reflect and shape the diversity of cultures."
"It's all because of the appearance of a mysterious ribbon in the sky-or in Star Trek technobabble, "a conflux of temporal energy."
"I shall say concerning systems, and assemblies of people, which may be compared, as I said, to the similar parts of man's body: such as be lawful, to the muscles; such as are unlawful, to wens, biles, and apostems, engendered by the unnatural conflux of evil humours."
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How to Adopt an Adult Stepchild
First, when learning about how to adopt an adult stepchild, you may want to read California Family Code section 9300-9340. These code sections outline the requirements to adopt an adult stepchild. With this in mind, we highly recommend you review the sections before you begin the filing process.
Secondly, aside from a few courts who have set up local court forms, there are no standard judicial forms for the adult adoption process. This means that all of the documents for adult stepchild adoption must be prepared in pleading form. With this in mind, the moving party must draft a petition, the agreement, consents, the order and other documents from scratch. Furthermore, you must type all documents on 28-line pleading paper. As you can see, the Petition must comply with many court requirements. In general, however, the petition must detail the nature of the parent-stepchild relationship and the reason the moving party is requesting the adoption.
Upon filing the adult adoption case, you will receive a case number and hearing date. Lastly, keep in mind that the moving party and stepchild must attend the hearing in person. The judge will typically sign the Order at the adoption hearing.
Documents Required to Adopt an Adult Stepchild
The following documents must be drafted to petition the court to grant a petition for an adult stepchild adoption:
- Adoption Agreement. First, both parties must execute an adoption agreement. The adoption agreement states that both parties agree to enter into a parent-child relationship and recognize all rights, duties, and obligations of such a relationship.
- Petition for the Approval of an Adoption Agreement. Next, the moving party must prepare the adoption Petition. This document asks the court to grant the adoption. In brief, the petition typically includes various items of personal information about each party such as:
- The age of the parties;
- The nature and length of the stepchild-parent relationship;
- The marital status of each party, and
- The reason the parties are seeking to enter into this type of relationship.
- Spousal Consent. Another key point, if the moving party is married, his/her spouse must also provide consent in writing to the adult stepchild adoption. By the same token, if a party is single, confirmation of their single status is also usually required.
- Court Report of Adoption. In essence, this document allows the birth certificate and/or name to be legally changed.
- Order of Adoption. The Order of Adoption confirms the adoption if the adoption petition is granted. The Order is also drafted on pleading paper. You should take the order to the adoption hearing so the judge can sign the document at that time.
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KADDRO WITH FUNDS FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND TROCAIRE HAS ON THE 26TH FEBRUARY 2020, OFFICIALLY HANDED OVER NINE DRY FLOORS IN NINE COMMUNITIES IN THE MUNU-THALLA CHIEFDOM, KAMBIA DISTRICT
There is a wide range of technologies available that, if adopted, would enable smallholders and larger producers to improve the quality and quantity of food/grains during postharvest handling and storage
The post-harvest losses (PHL) strategy should be better integrated into agricultural programs to provide technical advice and affordable solutions to farmers. For smallholders with few options to invest in improved postharvest practices and technologies, the simplest option and one with only minor financial implications is improvement in basic drying, milling and storage. The final quality of rice and crops, ready to market, is sensitive to all post-harvest processes, such as drying, handling, storage, and milling. Rice and other crops are graded using several classifications designed to characterize their quality. Accordingly on-farm rice and other crops, drying and storage has the potential to increase harvest efficiency, reduce harvesting delays, and provide more control over grain quality, all of which contribute to overall market/delivery time flexibility.
To ensure the rural poor in Munu Thalla chiefdom, Kambia district have control over grain quality, to reduce post-harvest losses, and to ensure that rice and other crops harvested quality is maintained, KADDRO a Non- Governmental Organization based in Kambia district with funds from the European Commission and Trocaire, provided support to the people of Munu-Thalla chiefdom in nine communities which is geared towards women's empowerment to have improved agricultural skills and to help the rural poor be able to move from subsistence farming to commercialize farming, modern agricultural skills and improved training are provided with them by KADDRO.
Since KADDRO's mission is to promote sustainable human capital development of poor and vulnerable children, women and youth through education and household security (social, economic and environmental) for a productive society, the people of Munu-Thalla were supported with nine dry floors in nine communities to help reduce post-harvest losses. These dry floors were constructed with quality materials as set standards by our donors, European commission and Trocaire. Having completed the construction of these dry floors, KADDRO officially handed them to the communities for onward utilization by the communities for which they were constructed.
The handing over was done in Laya Munu community on the 26th February 2020, with secretaries and chair ladies from all the other communities present to grace the occasion. The handing over was a symbolic one, which means, staging the activity in one community to represent the other communities
The ceremony was witnessed by the chairman of the Kambia district council and the crops officer from the ministry of agriculture. The chairman of the council was the keynote speaker and he praises KADDRO for a job well done. He prayed that KADDRO will continue to promote Kambia district communities on livelihood and agro- ecological practices and believe our donors, the European Commission and Trocaire will continue to support us with funds for onward delivery


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