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Tobacco use dates back over 1300 yrs
Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Nicotine traces have been discovered in a 1,300-year-old Mayan flask decorated with hieroglyphics that apparently point to the intended contents, researchers say.
A scientist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an anthropologist from the University at Albany teamed up to use ultra-modern chemical analysis technology at Rensselaer to analyze ancient Mayan pottery for proof of tobacco use in the ancient culture.
Dmitri Zagorevski, director of the Proteomics Core in the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) at Rensselaer, and Jennifer Loughmiller-Newman, a doctoral candidate at the University at Albany, have discovered the first physical evidence of tobacco in a Mayan container.
The interior of the vessel had not been cleaned, leaving the interior unmodified and the residue protected from contamination.
The approximately two-and-a-half-inch wide and high clay vessel bears Mayan hieroglyphics, reading "the home of his/her tobacco."
The vessel, part of the large Kislak Collection housed at the Library of Congress, was made around 700 A.D. in the region of the Mirador Basin, in Southern Campeche, Mexico, during the Classic Mayan period.
Tobacco use has long been associated with the Mayans, thanks to previously deciphered hieroglyphics and illustrations showing smoking gods and people, but physical evidence of the activity is exceptionally limited, according to the researchers.
Zagorevski used the technology within CBIS at Rensselaer, usually reserved to study modern diseases and proteins, to analyze the contents of the vessel for the chemical fingerprint of tobacco.
The technology included gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS) and high-performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS).
Both are analytical chemistry techniques that combine the physical separation capabilities of gas or liquid chromatography with the analysis capabilities of mass spectrometry. The latter is used to determine molecular weights of compounds, their elemental composition, and structural characteristics.
Zagorevski and Loughmiller-Newman's analysis of the vessel found nicotine, an important component of tobacco in residues scraped from the container.
Both techniques confirmed the presence of nicotine. In addition, three oxidation products of nicotine were also discovered. Nicotine oxidation occurs naturally as the nicotine in tobacco is exposed to air and bacteria.
None of the nicotine byproducts associated with the smoking of tobacco were found in the vessel, indicating that the vessel housed unsmoked tobacco leaves (possibly powered tobacco) and was not used as an ashtray.
No other evidence of nicotine has been found, at this time, in any of the other vessels in the collection.
The study will be published in journal Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry. (ANI)
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Examples of rife sentences. Journalists, word game players, and people looking to increase their knowledge of English might especially like this page. The lines of text below use rife in a sentence, and provide visitors a sentence for rife.
- In spite of all reticence, rumour was busy and curiosity still rife. (8)
- In these days dangers, pitfalls, snares, were rife; in these days men went about and openly, unashamedly advocated shameful doctrines. (8)
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With a tie-in to Anosmia Awareness Day, the Monell Center has announced A Sense of Hope: The Monell Anosmia Project, a three-year $1.5M campaign to support a research and advocacy program focused on anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell.
The research goal is to identify the biological causes of smell loss in order to develop potential treatment approaches for this under-recognized disability.
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 1-2% of the American population reports a complete loss of the sense of smell. However, as no routine assessment of smell function exists, the incidence is likely to be considerably higher.
Although over 6 million Americans likely are affected, scientists and physicians have little understanding of the underlying biological mechanisms causing a loss of smell. To increase awareness about anosmia, Monell has launched a scrolling website created pro bono by Elefint Deigns, a California firm that specializes in strategic design for nonprofits and community organizations. Information about Monell's A Sense of Hope fundraising campaign is available here.


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The key difference between assay and potency is that an assay is the testing of a material to determine its ingredients and quality whereas potency is the amount of a drug required to get an effect at its maximum intensity.
Usage of these two terms, assay and potency, are common in biochemistry and pharmacology.
1. Overview and Key Difference
2. What is Assay
3. What is Potency
4. Side by Side Comparison – Assay vs Potency in Tabular Form
What is Assay?
Assay is the testing of a material to determine its ingredients and its quality. Therefore, it is a qualitative and quantitative analysis. An assay can be used to determine the presence of a particular component, to determine the amount of a component present, or to determine the functional activity of a particular component. The component that is being measured is called as the analyte or the target.
A typical assay has the following steps;
- First, sample processing and preparation – manipulate the sample to obtain the target in the sample in a measurable form.
- Target specific discrimination – discriminate the target from other components present in the sample.
- Signal amplification – convert the presence and amount of target into an amplified signal that is easy to detect and discriminate.
- Signal detection – detection gives qualitative or quantitate details about the target.
- Signal enhancement – to get accurate data on the target.
What is Potency?
Potency is the amount of a drug required to get an effect at its maximum intensity. This means a highly potent drug can give the desired response in a low dose. In contrast, a drug having a low potency gives the desired response at a high dose.
The potency of a drug depends on two factors;
- Affinity – this describes the attachment of a drug with a receptor
- Efficacy – this describes how well a response is given after attachment of a drug with a receptor
The response given for a drug is the effect of the drug on our body. This effect depends on both the binding of the drug with the receptor (affinity) and the production of the response after the attachment of the drug with a receptor (efficacy).
At lower doses of the drug, the effect is also low. When the dose increases, the effect also increases until it reaches the maximum possible effect of the drug. But when the dose is further increased, the effect does not raise. And also even if the dose of the drug is increased, there can be some side effect as well. Therefore, a higher potency sometimes results in side effects. If the effect of the drug is denoted by "E", then the maximum possible effect is termed as "Emax". When the effect is equal to half of the Emax, the concentration of the drug is called half maximal effect concentration. This value is the potency of the drug.
What is the Difference Between Assay and Potency?
Assay vs Potency
|Assay is the testing of a material to determine its ingredients and quality.||Potency is the amount of a drug that is required to get an effect at its maximum intensity.|
|Used for experiments which are used to identify and quantify components in a sample.||Used to describe the effectiveness of a drug.|
|Step involves sample preparation, discrimination, amplification, and analysis.||Determine the potency of a drug by finding the half maximal effect concentration of the drug.|
Summary – Assay vs Potency
An assay is an experiment used commonly in chemistry and biochemistry in order to analyze a sample qualitatively and quantitatively. The term potency is, especially, in use in pharmacology to describe the effectiveness of a drug. The difference between assay and potency is that an assay is the testing of material to determine its ingredients and quality whereas potency is the amount of a drug required to get an effect at its maximum intensity.
1. "Assay." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Apr. 2018. Available here
2. "Potency (Pharmacology)." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Apr. 2018. Available here
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Example sentences for: injure
How can you use "injure" in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:
 - President Clinton proposed new federal gun control legislation. It would raise the legal age for handgun possession to 21, prohibit juvenile possession of semiautomatic weapons, require trigger locks, make parents criminally liable for "knowingly or recklessly" giving their kids access to guns used to kill or injure, and extend background checks to gun show patrons and people who try to buy explosives.
 - 18Weapons are instruments of combat used to destroy, injure, defeat or threaten an enemy.
 - And the USA Today front reports that strollers and mattresses that can injure or kill small children will be recalled today by Cosco and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
 - Yet, the NYT notes, to convict Lee on all counts the government must prove that he intended to injure the United States and benefit a foreign power.
 - Travellers taking mefloquine should not take a hormonal contraceptive, nor any other drug known to injure liver cells.
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Quick Answer: Does Menthol Help Clear Sinuses?
What does Menthol do for congestion?
Menthol (l-menthol) is a naturally-occurring cold receptor agonist commonly used to provide symptomatic relief for upper airway congestion.
Menthol can also reduce the sensation of dyspnea..
Is menthol a decongestant?
What happens if you put Vicks in your nose?
Does Vicks help clear sinuses?
Is menthol bad to inhale?
Is Vicks inhaler harmful?
Camphor, which is another common ingredient in nasal inhalers can be poisonous if ingested. According to a report, swallowing a few teaspoons of camphor can cause fatal poisoning in toddlers. Camphor absorbed through mucous membranes or broken skin can also be toxic.
Is Vicks Action 500 Safe?
Side effects of Vicks Action 500 Extra Tablet: These tablets are usually safe and don't cause any side effects when taken as per the doctor's recommendation. However, an overdose of paracetamol can cause severe life-threatening liver injury as a serious side effect.
What can I inhale to clear sinuses?
Steam inhalation is one of the most widely used home remedies to soothe and open the nasal passages and get relief from the symptoms of a cold or sinus infection. Also called steam therapy, it involves the inhalation of water vapor.
What does Menthol do to your lungs?
Menthol has a cooling and anesthetic (or pain killing) effect. This also decreases the cough reflex and can soothe the dry throat feeling that many smokers have. As a result, menthol smokers may inhale more deeply, hold the smoke in the lungs longer, and get more exposure to the dangerous chemicals in cigarette smoke.
Is menthol a natural?
Menthol is found naturally contained in mint and peppermint oils but can also be produced through a variety of synthetic routes. It has three chiral centers giving rise to several different stereoisomeric forms. The most common form found in nature is (-)-menthol.
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Cradleboards were given to young girls to play with to help develop skills used when adulthood was reached. This cradleboard was made for a child. The cradle sack is made from red trade cloth and holds a cotton fabric doll. The facial features of the doll are hand embroidered and have human hair braids. On the left hand side of the board, just out of view, is a small beaded pouch that represents where the umbilical cord was kept. The only time the umbilical cord could be removed from the pouch, was if the child faced a life-threatening illness. The Medicine man or woman would use it in their healing.
Bison (Bos bison) Buckskin, wood, tradecloth, glass beads, hair. L 68.3, 31.2 cm
Nez Perce National Historical Park, NEPE 1629

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To accompany our July 2021 cover story, on the marvels of Uranus and Neptune, illustrator Sam Chivers spotlighted the maverick astronomers who have studied the two unsung planets.
"I wanted to make an image that drew together the people throughout history who have studied Uranus and Neptune, creating an atemporal space where contemporary science meets historical figures, such as William Herschel, who first discovered Uranus in the 18th century," Chivers says.
Chivers' image grabs us right away. "By angling everything upward, I wanted to convey a sense of immediacy and drama," the illustrator says. "By placing the planets in close proximity to those studying them, almost as if they could reach out and touch them, I wanted to dramatize how science enables us to explore new worlds."
Over the years Sam Chivers has progressively developed a highly versatile style that fuses a back end of hand drawn elements with 3D generated elements wrapped together in a style that is both warm and engaging.


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Haggis; a delicacy
Haggis is a savory pudding containing sheep's pluck, which is the heart, liver and lungs of a mature sheep; minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, and traditionally encased in the animal's stomach and simmered for approximately three hours.
Most modern commercial haggis is prepared in a sausage casing rather than an actual stomach.
As the 2001 English edition of the Larousse Gastronomique puts it, "Although its description is not immediately appealing, haggis has an excellent nutty texture and delicious savory flavor".
Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish, considered the national dish of Scotland as a result of Robert Burns' poem Address to a Haggis of 1787. Haggis is traditionally served with "neeps and tatties" (Scots: turnip and potato), boiled and mashed separately and a dram (a glass of Scotch whisky), especially as the main course of a Burns supper. However it is also often eaten with other accompaniments.
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An Oneota ceramic vessel, ca. _PHONE_
Oneota Ceramic Vessel
Excavated by museum archaeologists near La Crosse in 1989, this Oneota ceramic vessel is typical of pottery styles used over 500 years ago. Oneota Tradition peoples inhabited much of the Midwest during the centuries just before the arrival of European explorers. They usually settled in small farming villages beside lakes and rivers where they planted gardens and harvested fish from nearby waters.
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|Creator: ||Historical Society Museum
|Pub Data: ||Historical Society Museum. (Museum object #1995.218.39)
|Citation: ||Oneota Ceramic Vessel. Historical Society Museum.
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Opening the Library painter
To open the Library painter:
 - Click the Library button in the PowerBar or select Tools>Library Painter.
What you can do in the Library painter
In the Library painter, you can:
 - Create a new library
 - Create new objects in targets in your current workspace
 - Copy, move, and delete objects in any library
 - Open objects in libraries that are on a library list in the current Workspace to edit them in the appropriate painters
 - Migrate, rebuild, and regenerate libraries in the current Workspace
 - Control modifications to library objects by using check-out and check-in or use version control systems
 - Create a runtime library that includes objects in the current library and related resource objects
What you cannot do in the Library painter
You cannot migrate or open objects in PowerBuilder libraries that are not on the library list. You also cannot rename a library.


Portuguese Traditional Bakers
This documentary is about the traditional bakers of Portugal. In some Portuguese villages bread is still prepared as it was prepared many centuries ago, with knowledge transmitted from generation to generation, from grandparents to parents, from parents to children.
Many older people still go to the traditional bakery to chat with the other villagers while they wait for the bread to bake. Formerly, on long winter nights, traditional bakeries were the places where the villagers met and chatted all night while they warmed. They were true social centres of the village. Often the villagers would bring their pots to the bakery so that the baker could cook the food in the bread oven.
These ovens were called the "people's oven" because they belonged to all the villagers of the village. In the past, it was up to each villager to light the oven, there was a list to announce who had the task.
Nowadays it is still possible to see these ovens of the people working, it is often the bakers themselves who activate them to show the new generations how bread was made in grandparents' time. These bakers today own modern bakeries, but they like to once in a while activate the old oven of the people.
These photographs were taken in villages in northern Portugal.
Villages : Pitões das Junias, Provesende and Favaios, Portugal
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Suffering from sickness or nausea caused by the motion of a ship at sea.
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- Though a good general, Medina Sidonia had never been to sea before and when he did get on board his ship, he got seasick.
- I get seasick, air-sick and used to get terribly car-sick as a child.
- For example, a person on a boat who starts to feel seasick should immediately watch the horizon.
- More example sentences
- I hated the whole journey there, complaining first of seasickness, then sickness of riding my horse, and finally just plain sickness of travelling.
- I also began to throw up because of seasickness.
- And don't let seasickness put you off travelling.
Definition of seasick in:
- The British & World English dictionary


Name: Bullockornis (Ox bird).
Phonetic: Bul-lock-or-niss.
Named By: P. Rich - 1979.
Classification: Chordata, Aves, Anseriformes, Dromornithidae.
Species: B. planei (type).
Diet: Probably carnivorous.
Size: Up to 2.5 meters tall. Estimated weight of 250 kg.
Known locations: Australia, Northern Territory, Bullock Creek - Camfield Beds Formation.
Time period: Langhian of the Miocene.
Fossil representation: Skull.
 Although the name actually means 'ox bird', Bullockornis is better known in popular culture as the 'Demon duck of doom'. This is in part because Bullockornis is thought to be more closely related to ducks and geese than any other group of birds. Although Bullockornis was without doubt a large bird, it was not named for being the size of an ox but instead for being discovered in Bullock Creek.
 Bullockornis is thought to have been a carnivore, an idea that is based upon the sharp beak that could have easily sliced through flesh. No one is certain what kind of animals Bullockornis preferred, but its large size meant that only the largest of animals could avoid being off the menu. Conversely however the group that Bullockornis belongs too, the Dromornithidae, all have sharp shearing beaks, but may have actually used these beaks for cropping vegetation. Another depiction of the group is that they may have been opportunistic omnivores that had no preference for either meat or plants.
 Bullockornis is a good example of the Australian megafauna of the Miocene period, but it was not the only large bird from Australia with Dromornis and Genyornis also being quite well known.
Further reading
- The Dromornithidae, an extinct family of large ground birds endemic to Australia - Bureau of National Resources, Geology and Geophysics Bulletin 184: 1–196. - Patricia Vickers-Rich - 1979.
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The production space is located in the parish of Ramalde, near the metro station Francos.
With its 42 000 inhabitants, Ramalde is the only parish in Porto whose population remains stable or is even slightly increasing as to the general decreasing tendency of the city.
It used to be a rural area and lived mainly from agriculture. In the 18th and 19th century many farms and mansions were built, some of them still exist up to this day, like the Casa de Ramalde and the Quinta do Rio, as part of the cultural heritage of this parish.
From the end of the 19th century its landscape took an irreversible turn, as many industries arose, making it necessary to build on farmland. Textile manufactures were predominant but also metal or tanning industries, as well as a rubber factory near our future production space. As a result many workers were moving closer to the factories and Ramalde lost its rural aspect.
Map of Ramalde from 1892
As the industry slowly disappeared, the parish turned into a residential area. From the 1960s the construction of social housing, which replaced the ilhas – a typical kind of social housing from the 19th century, contradicted the new wealthy structures. Population continued to grow and Ramalde is now a quiet residential area with a combination of social housing and traditional portuguese constructions, which remain a significant part of the parish, and some more modern and luxurious buildings. Still, as rooted in the local community for centuries, some vegetable gardens surface here and there.
This contrast implies a diversity in its population. The constant demographic growth also demonstrates its vitality and capacity of transformation and adaptation.
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Contextual keywords and types in C# and Visual Basic
Some keywords in C# and Visual Basic are so-called contextual keywords. These are treated as keywords in some contexts, but as regular identifiers in others. For example from is a keyword in a Linq expression, but not elsewhere; you can still have a variable named from without escapeing it with @ in C# or by enclosing it in [] in Visual Basic.
Because of the limitations of the syntax highlighting method used by FormatC, it cannot determine if a contextual keyword should be a keyword or not, so it always treats them as keywords. To prevent a contextual keyword from being highlighted, prefix it with ' (e.g. 'from). The ' character will not appear in the output, and the contextual keyword will not be highlighted.
For both C# and Visual Basic you can specify a set of identifiers that should be highlighted as type names. For generic types, just specify the base name of the type without the generic arguments. For example, if you want to highlight List<T>, simply add List to the list of type names.
Like with contextual keywords, FormatC cannot determine the context of type name identifiers and will always highlight them. Prefix them with ' to prevent them from being highlighted. The ' character will not appear in the output.
XML Literals in Visual Basic
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text: Purnama Kedasa is the celebration of the 10th Full Moon of the year, this event is celebrated in temples all around the island. What makes the 10th Full Moon so special? "you might say". Well, the 10th Moon is very significant among the Balinese Hindus as the day correlates with a lot of Temples' festivities and rituals, it is attended by thousands of devotees. Many temples celebrate this holiday each in its own way. There is something occurring on the preceding Sunday called a Melasti or a purification pilgrimage which has a parade holding certain temple objects and heirlooms to the Holy water.


ControlSend / ControlSendRaw
Sends simulated keystrokes to a window or control.
ControlSend [, Control, Keys, WinTitle, WinText, ExcludeTitle, ExcludeText]
ControlSendRaw: Same parameters as above.
Parameters
Control
Can be either ClassNN (the classname and instance number of the control) or the control's text, both of which can be determined via Window Spy. When using text, the matching behavior is determined by SetTitleMatchMode. If this parameter is blank or omitted, the target window's topmost control will be used. If this parameter is ahk_parent, the keystrokes will be sent directly to the target window instead of one of its controls (see Automating Winamp for an example).
To operate upon a control's HWND (window handle), leave the Control parameter blank and specify ahk_id %ControlHwnd% for the WinTitle parameter (this also works on hidden controls even when DetectHiddenWindows is Off). The HWND of a control is typically retrieved via ControlGet Hwnd, MouseGetPos, or DllCall.
Keys
The sequence of keys to send (see the Send command for details). To send a literal comma, escape it (',). The rate at which characters are sent is determined by SetKeyDelay.
Unlike the Send command, mouse clicks cannot be sent by ControlSend. Use ControlClick for that.
WinTitle
A window title or other criteria identifying the target window. See WinTitle.
WinText
If present, this parameter must be a substring from a single text element of the target window (as revealed by the included Window Spy utility). Hidden text elements are detected if DetectHiddenText is ON.
ExcludeTitle
Windows whose titles include this value will not be considered.
ExcludeText
Windows whose text include this value will not be considered.
ErrorLevel
[v1.1.04+]: This command is able to throw an exception on failure. For more information, see Runtime Errors.
ErrorLevel is set to 1 if there was a problem or 0 otherwise.
Remarks
ControlSendRaw sends the keystrokes in the Keys parameter without translating {Enter} to an ENTER keystroke, ^c to Control-C, etc. For details, see Raw mode. It is also valid to use {Raw} with ControlSend.
If the Control parameter is omitted, this command will attempt to send directly to the target window by sending to its topmost control (which is often the correct one) or the window itself if there are no controls. This is useful if a window does not appear to have any controls at all, or just for the convenience of not having to worry about which control to send to.
By default, modifier keystrokes (Control, Alt, Shift, and Win) are sent as they normally would be by the Send command. This allows command prompt and other console windows to properly detect uppercase letters, control characters, etc. It may also improve reliability in other ways.
However, in some cases these modifier events may interfere with the active window, especially if the user is actively typing during a ControlSend or if the Alt key is being sent (since Alt activates the active window's menu bar). This can be avoided by explicitly sending modifier up and down events as in this example:
ControlSend, Edit1, {Alt down}f{Alt up}, Untitled - Notepad
The method above also allows the sending of modifier keystrokes (Control/Alt/Shift/Win) while the workstation is locked (protected by logon prompt).
BlockInput should be avoided when using ControlSend against a console window such as command prompt. This is because it might prevent capitalization and modifier keys such as Control from working properly.
The value of SetKeyDelay determines the speed at which keys are sent. If the target window does not receive the keystrokes reliably, try increasing the press duration via the second parameter of SetKeyDelay as in these examples:
SetKeyDelay, 10, 10
SetKeyDelay, 0, 10
SetKeyDelay, -1, 0
If the target control is an Edit control (or something similar), the following are usually more reliable and faster than ControlSend:
Control, EditPaste, This text will be inserted at the caret position., ControlName, WinTitle
ControlSetText, ControlName, This text will entirely replace any current text., WinTitle
ControlSend is generally not capable of manipulating a window's menu bar. To work around this, use WinMenuSelectItem. If that is not possible due to the nature of the menu bar, you could try to discover the message that corresponds to the desired menu item by following the SendMessage Tutorial.
Window titles and text are case sensitive. Hidden windows are not detected unless DetectHiddenWindows has been turned on.
Related
SetKeyDelay, Escape sequences (e.g. '%), Control, ControlGet, ControlGetText, ControlMove, ControlGetPos, ControlClick, ControlSetText, ControlFocus, Send, Automating Winamp
Examples
ControlSend, Edit1, This is a line of text in the notepad window., Untitled
SetTitleMatchMode, 2
ControlSend, , abc, cmd.exe ; Send directly to a command prompt window.


How Often To Clean Billiard Balls (Here's Answer)
If you have ever played pool in some dingy place, you may understand how uncomfortable and frustrating it is, especially if the equipment too were unkempt. Although most people may overlook the importance of keeping the pool accessories clean, it is actually an important practice. Consider the daily dust and oil residue from regular handling of the balls for instance, which may eventually make the balls lose their color and shine. Thus, you must clean the billiard balls.
This begs the question, how often should you clean the balls? If you are a keen pool owner, you may want to clean the cue ball right after every frame or practice session. This doesn't end there; at least every week, give the entire set a thorough cleaning. This is not only the balls but also the cue, the pocket bumpers, as well as the triangle.
In this article, we will discuss why billiard balls need cleaning, how to clean them and other related questions. Keep reading for deeper insight.
Why Do You Need To Clean Your Billiard Balls?
We have already mentioned how dust, oil from touching and even chalk can make the balls splotchy, lose color as well as their shine if not cleaned off regularly.
Additionally, the dirt and grime on the balls can be transferred to the felt of the table, making it dirty. This will call for regular cleaning of the felt, of course accelerating its wear and tear.
Dirty balls do affect playability due to imbalance in weight. The ball will not flow properly in the intended direction. Even contact with the cue ball itself will be inconsistent if the surface of the ball is dirty.
Thus, to minimize the wear and tear on the table, and have consistent playability, while at the same time maintaining the balls to their shiny look, cleaning is the solution.
How to Clean Billiard Balls
It is important that you clean your billiard balls the right way, otherwise you may ending up doing them more harm than good. Phenolic resin billiard ball will need special cleaning products such as Aramith Ball Cleaner. The best thing is that phenolic resin is slick and durable, and a simple wipe-down would be enough to keep it clean.
Below is the general procedure for cleaning other billiard ball materials such as polyester and plastic.
 - First, clean the sink or bucket that you intend to use.
 - Fill it with lukewarm water and add a mild detergent
 - Soak in the billiard balls in for five minutes. If your sink or bucket is small, put in a few billiard balls at a time to avoid the balls knocking each other while in the water.
 - After 5 minutes, scrub the balls one after another using a microfiber cloth or soft rag.
 - Proceed to drying them properly using a dry clean towel.
See Also: How to Clean a Pool Table Brush?
The Don'ts of Washing Billiard Balls
Never attempt washing billiard balls in a dishwasher. Disregard any advice about using a dishwasher for billiard ball cleaning because this will cause irreversible damage to your balls. The material used for the manufacture of billiard balls, usually phenolic resin, or a blend of polyester resin does not go hand in hand with the heat in the dishwashing cycle.
The surface appearance as well as the shine will be affected and the warrant will be voided once the manufacturer establishes that the balls were put in a dishwasher, which by the way is very easy to tell.
Ensure that you are using mild detergent or gentle soap with warm water not too hot. Hot water again will damage the surface while strong detergent will be too abrasive on the balls.
Do not leave the balls to air dry, as this will leave spots. Use a towel to dry and ensure that you have dried them thoroughly leaving no marks.
Never use bleach, as it may leave behind a residue of pink dots that may be difficult to remove.
Dealing with Billiard Ball Discoloration/Yellowing
With time, you may notice your billiard balls lose color on the white parts and yellowing in a way. The yellowing is due to exposure to elements such as heat, UV light, and air, making the resin to break down forming the off-white yellowish appearance.
The yellowing does not affect the game in any way, thus it is nothing to be worried about. The only cause for concern for most people is the look/aesthetics.
While the balls may be converted to the original white, you can do something about it to try to restore it a little. You can use a pool ball cleaner or polisher.
Overall, always keep your billiards ball clean so that they play better, last longer, protect the felt, and save you money.
Related Questions
Can you use a glass cleaner to make your billiard balls shine?
Absolutely not. Glass cleaner will act as abrasives on the material of the balls, tampering with the aesthetics and eventually, the effects can be seen through poor playability of the balls.
Will billiard balls eventually wear out?
Billiard balls are usually smooth. However, with continued use, there is some friction between the balls and the table, and with time, they will not be of the standard size because of the wear.
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Are Old Pool Balls Worth Anything?
How Often Should You Chalk Your Cue
Can You Use Car Wax on Pool Balls? (Here's The Answer)
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IPFS functions
Operators
An IPFS operator is an object that can perform functions on the IPFS node we're attached to.
import GForce.ipfs 1.0
IpfsOperator {
 id: ipfsop
}
With the IpfsOperator, some functions are synchronous but most are asynchronous, and will return right away an operation ID, performing the function in the background. You will be notified when the operation is finished, with the opid and the result.
Store the operation id, and use Connections and the opDone signal to get the results.
Connections {
 target: ipfsop
 function onOpDone(rid, result) {
 console.debug(rid)
 }
}
Adding content
All these functions return an IPFS entry, with Hash and Name inside the object, as returned by the IPFS daemon. It will return an empty object if the operation fails.
Adding a file
Use the add(path, options) asynchronous function. It returns an IPFS entry, with Hash and Name. If you add a directory, it will return the entry of the top directory.
let rid = ipfsop.add(path, {})
Connections {
 target: ipfsop
 function onOpDone(rid, result) {
 console.debug(result.Hash)
 }
}
The following options can be passed:
 - recursive: boolean, defaults to true
 - only_hash: Don't add the content, only compute CID. boolean, defaults to false
 - pin: Pin the content. boolean, defaults to true
 - wrap: Add a directory wrapper. boolean, defaults to false
let rid = ipfsop.add(path, { recursive: true, wrap: true })
Adding a string value
Use the addStr(strValue) asynchronous function.
let rid = ipfsop.addStr('Hello')
You can also do it with the synchronous function and get the result immediately. Realize that the synchronous versions will block the Qt event loop, therefore only use them with small-sized data:
let result = ipfsop.addStrSync('Hello')
console.debug(result.Hash)
Adding bytes
Use the addBytes(bytes) asynchronous function.
let rid = ipfsop.addBytes(bytesArray)
Synchronous version:
let result = ipfsop.addBytesSync(bytesArray)
console.debug(result.Hash)
Getting the content of a UnixFS object
Use the cat asynchronous function. The result in the callback is a JS ArrayBuffer object.
let rid = ipfsop.cat('/ipns/ipfs.io/index.html', {})
let rid = ipfsop.cat('/ipns/ipfs.io/index.html', {
 offset: 256,
 length: 16,
 timeout: 60
})
Getting the MIME type of an object
let rid = ipfsop.detectMimeType(objPath, options)
let rid = ipfsop.detectMimeType('/ipns/ipfs.io/index.html', {timeout: 10})
Pinning an object
let rid = ipfsop.pin(objPath, {timeout: 60})
Pinning an object on a remote service
let rid = ipfsop.pinRemoteAdd(serviceName, objPath, {})
let rid = ipfsop.pinRemoteAdd(serviceName, objPath, {name: 'some-object'})
Unpinning an object from a remote service
let rid = ipfsop.pinRemoteRemove(serviceName, {name: 'some-object'})
let rid = ipfsop.pinRemoteRemove(serviceName,
 {name: 'some-object', status: ['pinned']})
let rid = ipfsop.pinRemoteRemove(serviceName, {cid: 'bafy12oi...'})
Get the list of remote pinning services
This call is synchronous and returns the list of remote pinning services available on this node.
let services = ipfsop.pinRemoteServiceListSync()
Pubsub
Creating a JSON pubsub channel is a simple task.
import GForce 1.0
import GForce.ipfs.pubsub 1.0
JsonPubsubChannel {
 topic: 'galacteek.dapps.helloworld'
 onChannelStart: {
 console.debug('Channel started on: ' + topic)
 send({
 'content': 'Hello world'
 })
 }
 onMessage: {
 // The JSON message is available from the 'jsonMsg' variable
 console.debug(JSON.stringify(jsonMsg))
 }
}
The topic string property should point to the IPFS pubsub topic name.
The autoStart boolean property defines if the pubsub channel should listen right away on object creation, it defaults to true.
The onMessage signal is fired every time a message is received. Use the send() function to send a JSON object on the topic.
Curve25519 JSON channel
Using X25519 encryption on a JSON channel is possible:
import GForce 1.0
import GForce.ipfs.pubsub 1.0
JsonPubsubChannel {
 topic: 'galacteek.dapps.curved'
 encryption: 'curve25519'
}


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In business, the essential part of business is the language that is used as a medium of interaction. Not only does language play an important role in a business that runs locally in a country, but it is just as important when a company goes international because if there is more than one language spoken and written in a country, what more to say if the company goes global. Thus, it is essential to conduct a business language training course whether or not the company is operating within the country or outside the country.
Language training is usually given to new employees that have just joined a company. In most countries, the essential language training would be English as most medium of business is in English. For example, Shell which is a well known oil and gas international company which has invested a lot of funds in making sure that all their employees are proficient in the English language both conversational and written context of the language and are given top notch language training for it.
Of course most companies would use English as the main medium of instruction but there are companies that originally do not use English as a medium of instruction but their own mother tongue as a means of business. This bit of information holds true for companies that are from China that uses Mandarin or Cantonese, Canadian and French companies that uses the French language, North and South America that has companies using Spanish as medium of instruction.
Once you have come to know that you will be working with a company that needs you to learn a new language, it is smart to learn the language beforehand through a proper language course. This is important because not only does it show that you are hardworking where you initiated the learning by yourself without having the company to nag you to do so but it is an advantage for you once you arrive to that country. The upperhand of receiving a language course before you go to that country is that you will be able to talk to the natives, read documents and signs without hassle.
The more common business language training given to employees that are about to be relocated to another country would be with French or Spanish. For employees that are going to be transferred to Canada or the western African continent, French courses would usually be conducted. The reason that French courses are conducted is that French is the major language spoken throughout the countries within the area and learning it would ease the transition in getting used to the new language.
Besides that, Spanish lessons are usually given as a business language training when an employee has plans to be transferred to either North or South America or western Europe. Spanish is the first language in many of these countries and it would be helpful to go around the town knowing some of the language already.
If an employee wants to be rewarded with their hard work in their French courses and Spanish lessons, they can choose to sit for examinations that is internationally recognised. The international examination for a French course is known as DELF and DELE for the Spanish lessons.
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Harmless support people and their families who have issues surrounding self harm in the UK with a range of user led solutions. They also offer services to local government and organisations wanting more information about this condition. They also manage the Tomorrow Project which is a support structure for people who have suicidal thoughts.
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View an installed PBO station and download position data.
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Learn what the numbers in the spreadsheet mean.
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In a spreadsheet program, make graphs of GPS positions over time.
Part 4 –
Add a linear trendline to the graph and use its equation to find the average daily motion of a GPS station.
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Plot velocity vectors on a map and use them to interpret the regional geology.


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We're very proud of the Dutch score in the Global Innovation Index 2013. In the table below you can see the ranking of all countries. The Netherlands scored a 4th place with an innovation score of 61.1 points.
- Switzerland is leading the score;
- The United Kingdom beats the Netherlands (but only with 0.1 point);
- The Netherlands is more innovative than the USA and Germany.
Let's focus on the Netherlands: what are the strengths and weaknesses? In the next table you find the different indicators used to identify the weaknesses and strengths of innovations in the Netherlands.
Things you might notice:
- Online e-participation and online creativity is very high (99.2);
- The low percentage of graduates in science and engineering!
Vitaphone Netherlands contributes to the high score because we develop and implement new solutions to make healthcare more efficient and effective.


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The purpose of the Division of Academic Outreach and Engagement is to expand the knowledge and instructional services provided by Morgan State University into larger Baltimore City and Maryland metropolitan communities. The Division organizes courses, programs, institutes, and initiatives designed to engage community residents, public officials, and business and civic leaders in the use of knowledge derived from faculty and student research, the sharing of mutually beneficial resources, and the appropriate and timely dispatch of University experts and professionals to collaborate in addressing community concerns.
Chief among the goals of the Division of Academic Outreach and Engagement are:
- facilitating the concentration of scholarly research, creative activities, and public service programs within a defined radius (i.e., the Morgan Mile) around the University in order to give significant priority to solving difficult social problems prevalent in urban communities like Baltimore;
- facilitating the civic engagement, community service, volunteer, and research activities of Morgan's faculty and students to improve academic performance among students enrolled in the public schools, promote economic development, enhance public safety and improve the health and social welfare of those residing in local communities;
- assisting in the internationalization of the University's curriculum, programs, and campus activities, in order to expand its relationship with people and institutions from a variety of countries and to enhance and diversify the learning experiences for students;
- developing collaborative relationships with small businesses, libraries, public officials, community and civic organizations to promote lifelong learning and increased employment opportunities; and,
- facilitating the extension of the research, instruction, and public service of faculty and students to improve the cultural and social quality of life for the residents of communities surrounding the University.
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EUFOR personnel in the Multinational Battalion are drawn from the armed forces of Austria, Hungary and Turkey. They continually train for a wide range of scenarios and maintain their high level of performance in a wide array of situations. The EUFOR Multinational Battalion recently completed a successful exercise confirming their ability to conduct medical evacuations of personnel via helicopter in a number of complex scenarios.
The Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Wilfing commanded the Multinational Battalion during the exercise;
"The purpose of this exercise, is first of all to train our ability to react on different situations within the country (BiH)".
The Multinational Battalion is configured to respond to different situations as well as to train and exercise with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If the situation requires, EUFOR can be reinforced by reserves provided by EU nations and NATO. This is exercised on a yearly basis through the exercise series 'Quick Response'.


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Federal and state education bodies have produced sets of standards designed to raise the status and quality of the teaching profession. These standards outline the levels of competence which the beginning or accomplished teacher should be able to meet.
The STELLA project complements the work of these educational bodies by providing a set of interactive materials that offer a detailed picture of accomplished english/Literacy teaching in Australia. They are based on two principles:
- professional standards only have validity when grounded in teachers' own knowledge, experience, skills and values;
- teachers' knowledge, experience, skills and values are, in important respects, discipline-specific. For example, the depth of knowledge and the range of skills an English or Literacy teacher needs in order to teach well are different from the knowledge and skills required to teach Physics or Physical Education.
Explore the richness of the STELLA project.


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Can You See the Chart Under the Notes?
Annotating your chart helps your audience to understand the reasons behind some patterns or outliers. But, please, please, don't bury the data under boxes and arrows and busy grid lines, like this one on the right does (from WTRG Economics).
How can you improve a chart like this? First of all, the series must be visible… 🙂 Don't create a competition for the readers' attention. Notes should be in the background, like the axis, labels and other chart objects.
A note is not a marker. Add a note to explain a specific behaviour ("this happened because…"). If you have a time series, create a timeline outside the chart and add markers for relevant contextual events (there are several other design options).
It is easy to come up with something cleaner:
There was enough notes about quotas to create a new chart, with new insights. All the other notes are there, but they only murmur. I don't feel confortable with using two axis, but that's a topic for another post.
By the way: there is (at least) a perceptual error in my chart. Can you find it?
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 1. hey. i like the approach. did you "draw" the lines? how would you make it automatic? I have been using this approach
 the problem here is that if you make a dymanic chart to display different timelines (for example different equity indices using a dropdown element) the height of the error bars must also be dynamic. also, with many events they tend to overlap in a dymanic chart…
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Big savings going begging
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As the new financial year begins, occupiers will be asking themselves how their business can make savings. Many could enjoy a more profitable year by reducing occupational costs, whether the savings come from rent, rates or service charges.
Here Ben Steer, Senior Surveyor in our Property Management team, explains how checking and challenging these costs can sometimes reap surprising rewards.
Big savings, sometimes running into millions of pounds, are going begging.
Why? Simply because thousands of occupiers fail to fully explore their options when it comes to reducing costs such as rent, rates and service charges.
As the new financial year begins, and the economic turmoil across Europe continues, many businesses will be analysing their costs and wondering where they can make savings.
The good news for occupiers is that the answer lies in their property, whether it's a shop, an office, an industrial/warehouse unit, or any other commercial premises. As is often the case checking the small print is a great place to start. The devil is in the detail, as they say.
The bad news for landlords is that occupiers are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to reducing costs, and with good reason – the potential savings are often enormous.
Service charges represent a significant proportion of total operating costs for most office occupiers, running into millions of pounds for some major companies. They are also one of the main sources of conflict between landlords and tenants.
So why is it that when negotiating a lease tenants often focus heavily on rent payable, but then almost sign a blank cheque for their service charge liabilities?
The devil is in the detail
By checking and challenging service charges even small businesses can make savings that could be vital to their continued survival or greater success.
The first question a company needs to ask is 'are we being over-charged'? To help identify cost savings opportunities, it is important to check the following common scenarios:
- Is there vacant space?
- Has your service charge liability or insurance premium increased?
- Has your landlord run into financial difficulties or even entered into administration?
- Are you aware of any planned refurbishment works or environmental upgrades, or have any recently taken place?
Occupiers should ensure that they are charged in accordance with their lease obligations and that: landlords are spending their money wisely; they are not paying to upgrade their landlord's premises; charges are fair and reasonable; they have sufficient information to budget wisely; and that landlords are complying with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Code of Practice.
We have made substantial savings for our clients through challenging service charge liabilities and recovering incorrect payments, recently saving a Government department over £1million and a staggering £3.5million in service charges and insurance premiums for another major corporate occupier.
While representing a Plc client, in one case alone we were able to identify savings of £410,000 in backdated payments for the previous five years. On another asset, we saved £141,000 at the end of the service charge year through identifying inconsistencies and miscalculations with the lease. As a result, no extra sum was due.
Occupiers must take control and check liabilities
Mark Clapham, Director in our Rating team, enforces the message to occupiers to take control and check their occupancy charges. He adds: 'Through the provision and delivery of a comprehensive service covering appeals, rates mitigation initiatives in respect of underutilised space, and a specialist rate management service, we have saved clients millions of pounds over the course of the last five years.'
And the savings don't stop there. With rents forming the largest overhead after staff costs for many businesses, it makes sense to explore opportunities to restructure leases. With landlords keen to retain tenants they are often open to negotiation. To a large extent, it's a tenants market.
Even if your lease end date isn't imminent there are still opportunities to restructure your lease on more favourable terms and savings, once again, can be significant. Lease expiries, breaks and rent reviews can provide further opportunities to negotiate potential rent reductions, rent free periods, future break options or the removal of future liabilities such as dilapidations.
It is all money that rightly remains within the business, allowing for further investment, job creation and innovation, rather than going to landlords or into the Chancellor's coffers.
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Where did the French Bodri family come from? What is the French Bodri family crest and coat of arms? When did the Bodri family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Bodri family history?The origins of the name Bodri belongs to a very particular southern region that was once known as Languedoc. The name is derived from the ancient Norman personal name Baldric.
One can encounter great variation in the spelling of French surnames; in part, as spelling, and the spelling names was not yet standardized during the early development of the written French language. Later, there was much branching and movement of families, and spellings would change according to region. Variations of the name Bodri include Beaudry, Beaudri, Beaudrie, Beaudris, Beauddry, Beauddri, Beauddrie, Beauddris, Bodry, Bodri, Bodrie, Bodris, Boddry, Boddri, Boddrie, Boddris, Baudry, Baudri, Baudrie, Baudris, Bauddry, Bauddri, Bauddrie, Bauddris, Beudry, Beudri, Beudrie, Beudris, Beuddry, Beuddri, Beuddrie and many more.
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In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Bodri has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Bodri were Pindence Beaudry who settled in San Francisco in 1850; Pierre Baudry who settled in Virginia in 1700; Louis Baudry, son of Toussaint and Françoise Archambault, who married Catherine Picard in 1720 and married again Marguerite Lacombe, daughter of Jean and Marie Millet in 1728.
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Parents need to invest in a baby furniture crib set before their newborn makes his initial appearance. Having a baby furniture crib set already installed will help prevent unnecessary stress and allow parents to be as prepared as possible for their newborn. Experienced parents will tell first-time parents that a crib is the most essential item on a baby furniture list. The best way to make sure you have all the necessary items for a new baby is to invest in a crib set. Below is a list of possible baby furniture items needed to complete your crib set.
Buying Baby Furniture Crib Sets:
 1. Crib: Cribs are must-have pieces of baby furniture, and a crib should be one of the first things parents purchase for their baby. Cribs are heavy and sturdy stationary beds that usually come with adjustable railings. Crib railings will keep your baby from rolling, climbing and falling out of the bed. Before placing your baby in the crib, make sure the bed joints aren't loose and that there aren't any nails or screws poking out which could cause injuries. When properly cared for, a crib can last for many years. Parents should avoid drop-side cribs because they pose a risk to infants and were banned by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
 2. Bassinet: An alternative to a crib, at least for your baby's first few months of life is a bassinet. A bassinet is a lightweight, small bed which is ideal for newborns. Bassinets usually come with wheels, which makes it easier to transport from room to room. Most parents keep the bassinet in their room for the first few months to keep the baby closer to them for late night and early morning changings and feedings. A bassinet is smaller than a crib, so one is safe to use as long as the baby is below a certain weight and cannot roll over yet. Once a baby can roll over, it's time to move him into a nursery crib for safety reasons.
 3. Drawers: Drawers are another essential item in baby furniture crib sets. Babies are small, but they need a lot of clothes, diapers and wipes. Organized drawers make it easy to locate baby items quickly, and keeping baby items in drawers helps to keep the nursery clean and clutter-free.
 4. Changing table: Changing tables should be a secure place to change a baby, so it's important to make sure that the changing table is sturdy. Many changing tables come equipped with safety railings. It's important to double-check that the changing table is big enough for the newborn and that it's at the right height for the caretaker. Some changing tables come with drawers so everything needed is within reaching distance.
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Why Do Some Vegetables Have Seeds and Others Don't
Have you ever thought Why do Some Vegetables have seeds and others don't? It is interesting, isn't it? To understand the concept we have to know all about vegetables. First of all, there is nothing like Vegetables in Botany. You can instead find flowers, fruits, stems, roots, and all other stuff but no vegetables. A vegetable is not a botanical term so it can't be a fruit. Although Fruits we cook like eggplant or okra are vegetables as for culinary terms.
Some Vegetables do Have Seed and others don't become not all of them are fruits. Only vegetables that are fruits can have seeds.
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What is Being a Vegetable like?
The term vegetable is given to every edible plant part. It is a culinary term that states whatever we get from plant to cook is somehow a Vegetable.
It can be a fruit or the stem of the plant. Usually, the fruits became vegetables once you get them for a definite purpose i.e. for cooking.
So being a vegetable is like anything edible only it should be a plant part. That's why Eggplant, okra, celery, pumpkin, spinach, and all others are vegetables.
Do Any vegetables have Seeds?
Yeah they do, all fruits have some kind of seed. And if it is used as a vegetable then it should have seeds. Technically only true fruits can have seeds. It means vegetables like celery, spinach, and all other leafy veggies can't have the seed. At least they can't have it in the parts we eat.
Vegetables other than fruits don't have any seeds. You can find other vegetables like leafy vegetables, tubers, stems, flowers, and all those that don't have any seeds. So if you got any seed in the vegetable you eat then definitely it is fruit.
Therefore, Every fruit that we eat as a vegetable does have a seed and others don't.
Why Do Some Vegetables have Seed?
Some vegetables have seeds and the reason behind this is they are fruits. Only fruits can have seeds. They get the seed from the fertilized ova. It happens during the pollination process of the flowers. When the flower pollinates, the stigma receives pollen grains from the anther. These pollens contain the essential ingredients that fertilize the ovum present in the ovary of the flower.
It is quite an interesting and complicated natural process. So to simplify I can say that the ovary becomes the fruit and the ova became the seed inside it.
Becoming a fruit doe not always comply to become a vegetable. Although if you cook and then eat fruit then it can be called a vegetable.
A vegetable needs to be fruit to have some seed. If it's not then no seed will be there. A vegetable is a culinary term. It can comprise any plant part that we can cook or eat.
So every vegetable that has some seed in it is a fruit. That's why some vegetables have seeds and others don't. It is related to the consideration of the plant part that we treat as vegetables. If it is a fruit then seeds are there otherwise not.
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Why do some vegetables not have seeds?
Some Vegetables do not have seeds coz they are no fruits. Those vegetables are parts of a plant other than fruit like leaves, stems, or roots. A vegetable can have a seed if it is a biological fruit. Otherwise, it won't.
That's why potatoes, celery, or the spinach that we cook don't have any seeds in them. They can have seeds in their plant but the vegetable doesn't have them.
How do vegetables grow if they don't have seeds?
They have seeds but not in their edible parts. Yes, it is true most vegetables have seeds no matter whether we harvest the fruit or not. The plant itself has to reproduce. To multiply and continue its generation each vegetable plant produces seeds in their final days. Once the plant matures they will produce flowers and those flowers fertilize to give the seeds.
Some plants don't need seeds as they have some other means to reproduce They can reproduce through vegetative parts other than seeds. Sometimes leaves and stems of a few plants can also give birth to their offspring. these are the vegetative parts f the plants hence this type of reproduction is known as vegetative reproduction.
What vegetables have no seeds?
Vegetables other than fruits have no seeds. Leafy vegetables are simply left and others like potatoes are tubers. All of these vegetables don't have any seeds as they are not fruit.
There are many vegetables without any seed and leafy vegetables are the most common of them all.
Here is a list of vegetables that aren't fruit and don't have any seeds in them.
 - Potato
 - Spinach
 - Amaranth
 - Celery
 - Radishes
 - Onions
 - Garlic
 - Mint
 - All other herbs.
Why do fruits have seeds but vegetables do not?
No this is not true. Fruit vegetables have seeds. Technically a fruit that we cook to eat is a vegetable. Hence Vegetables do have seeds unless they are the plant part other than fruits.
Only vegetables that are true fruits have seeds and others don't. It is all about consideration. The plant as a whole is a vegetative part. You can have the whole of it or any particular part of the plant. If you consider the fruits of a vegetable plant for cooking then it is the vegetable with seed.
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You can check logs provided by the Alipay+ server SDK to obtain helpful information for troubleshooting. The log format depends on your logging framework configuration. Below is a sample log snippet:
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The following table lists the log keywords that are recommended to be monitored and suggested troubleshooting solutions:
Log keyword
Condition
Solution
[AC_SDK][STORAGE_CONFIG_SAVE_FAILED]
Some error occurs when saving route configuration data to storage.
Check the log, which usually contains exception stack or error messages.
[AC_SDK][STORAGE_CONFIG_READ_FAILED]
Some error occurs when reading route configuration data from storage.
Check the log, which usually contains exception stack or error messages.
[AC_SDK][REMOTE_CONFIG_DOWNLOAD_FAILED]
Fail to pull route configurations.
 1. Check the log, which usually contains exception stack or error messages.
 2. Check whether your server can access the route configuration HTTP server.
[AC_SDK][ROUTE_CONFIG_IS_INVALID]
The loaded route configuration is invalid or blank.
 1. Check the log to identify where the invalid route configuration is loaded.
 2. If the route configuration is loaded from a remote server, contact Alipay+ to fix the issue. If the route configuration is loaded from storage, the reason might be that no configuration exists in the storage or the stored configuration is invalid. Check the log for details.
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Sand Burs Control in Austin, TX
Magic Pest and Lawn's weed control experts provide Austin's safest, most effective weed killer for Sand Burs in grass and gardens.
Magic Pest and Lawn's Austin weed control and lawn care professionals have the experience to help you with your Sand Burs control and weed management problems–no matter how big or small.If you spot a plant in your Austin lawn or garden that be out of place that has laid like carpet and has flat blades with hairy, thin outgrown leaf stalks, you may need Magic Pest and Lawn's Crabgrass control services before this weed takes over your landscape.
Sand burs, or sometimes called sticker burs, are a type of grass in the flowering plant called Poaceae. Animals feed on sand burs when the plant is young, but as they mature, they produce sharp seed pods that catch onto clothing and scratch children or grazing animals.
Sand burs are considered an annual weed. They are native plants found in the warm and sandy areas of North America. Austin, Texas makes for a great location for sand burs. Sand burs love dry, sandy soil and patchy lawns. They can grow up to 40 inches tall and they spread quickly.
Identifying Sand Burs
Sand burs lay like carpet and have flat blades with hairy, thin outgrown leaf stalks. Sand burs blend into regular grass because they are light green and look very similar to your grass. Sand burs have sharp seed pods that fall off the flower when it is ripe. Sand burs spread quickly, especially when they get stuck on clothing, animals, or people. Unfortunately, you may not know you are dealing with sand burs until the burs are evident. The ends of the sand burs present themselves and detach easily in August.
Sand Burs Weed Control
Controlling sand burs is important to prevent well-maintained lawns from being ruined by weeds. This can be quite a challenge in the middle of summer when people and animals are most active. Mowing your lawn can help prevent the weed from forming its burs. Raking and picking up discarded yard waste can help keep them from spreading.
At Magic Pest and Lawn, we provide steps to help identify Sand burs and to come up with a customized plan to keep Sand burs off your lawn and out of your landscape. We know you are proud to have a green, healthy, lush lawn and landscape that is properly nourished and protected, and we want to help you maintain it.
Contact Magic Pest and Lawn's Austin Sand bur control experts today for help controlling Sand burs in your Austin yard today!


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Requesting a Record under the Privacy Act
Minimum Requirements of a PA Request:
- Your Request must be prepared in writing.
- Label your Request "Privacy Act Request" on the request, as well as the envelope.
- Individuals seeking access to records about themselves that are maintained in a PA system of records must sign their request and provide specific identifying data to enable a search for the requested record. Either have a notarized signature or submit an unsworn declaration that states:
If executed without the United States:
"I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)".
If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths:
"I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)".
- Identify the specific PA system of records notice for which you seek this information (DON (USN and USMC) SORNS).
- Individuals may authorize the release of all or part of their records to anyone they choose provided they submit a signed authorization to the USNA. Such authorization must specifically state the records to which the individual may have access.
- Individuals may be accompanied by anyone they choose when seeking to review their records. In such instance, the USNA requires the individual to provide a written authorization to allow the record to be discussed in front of the other person.
- Include requester's full name, complete U.S. postal service mailing address, phone number, and email (if you wish electronic responsive documentation).
First Party Requesters will be Granted Access to their Records Under the Provisions of the PA, Unless:
- They did not properly identify the records being sought; did not sign their request; and/or failed to provide sufficient identifying data to locate the requested record(s);
- They are seeking access to information in a system of records that is exempt from disclosure in whole or in part under the provisions of the PA;
- They are seeking access to information that was compiled in anticipation of a civil action or proceeding [i.e.,(d)(5) applies.] The term "civil action or proceeding" includes quasi-judicial and pre–trial judicial proceedings, as well as formal litigation. However, this does not prohibit access to records compiled or used for purposes other than litigation or to records frequently subject to litigation. The information must have been compiled for the primary purpose of litigation to be withheld under 5 U.S.C. §552a (d)(5); or
- They are seeking access to information contained in the system that is currently and properly classified [see 5 U.S.C. §552a (k)(1)].
Submit Your Request
You may submit your request by one of the following methods:
- U.S. Mail:
Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy
Attention: Privacy Act Coordinator
121 Blake Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-1300


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Foundations of Education
This course introduces the prospective teachers to the three foundations of education, namely, psychological, anthropological and sociological. In the discussion of psychological foundations, learner, the learning process, and the learning situation are emphasized. It discusses the significant facts about each of these components and their inter-relationships in determining the effectiveness of any teaching-learning endeavor. On the anthropological foundations, emphasis is given to culture, cultural heritage, the Filipino family, and the Philippine cultural values. Sociological foundations include topics like education and society and socialization.


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Looking for a way to collectively support education? Look no further! The Collective Education Fund is the answer you've been searching for. This innovative solution allows individuals to contribute towards creating opportunities for quality education for all. By pooling resources together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of students, teachers, and communities. With the Collective Education Fund, you become part of a movement that believes in the power of education to transform lives. Join us as we work towards a brighter future for all through the collective power of funding education.
Collective Education Fund: Empowering Communities Through Collaborative Learning
Education is a powerful tool that has the ability to transform lives and communities. However, access to quality education can be limited by various barriers such as financial constraints, lack of resources, and limited opportunities. This is where a collective education fund comes into play, offering a unique solution to address these challenges and empower individuals and communities through collaborative learning.
What is a Collective Education Fund?
A collective education fund is a collaborative approach to financing education, where a group of individuals or organizations contribute resources towards a shared fund. This fund is then used to provide educational opportunities, scholarships, learning materials, and support programs for individuals or communities in need. The collective effort enables access to education for those who may not have the means to pursue it otherwise.
The concept of collective education funds is rooted in the belief that education is a fundamental right and should not be limited by financial constraints. By pooling resources together, communities can create a sustainable and inclusive approach to education, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Benefits of a Collective Education Fund
A collective education fund offers a range of benefits that extend beyond just financial support. Here are some key advantages:
- Increased access to education: Collective education funds help remove financial barriers, allowing individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to access quality education.
- Empowerment of communities: By involving the community in the education process, collective funds empower individuals and communities to take ownership of their learning and future.
- Networking and collaboration: Collective education funds encourage collaboration and networking among stakeholders, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility.
- Diversification of resources: By pooling resources together, a collective education fund can leverage various funding sources, creating a more stable and diverse financial base.
- Long-term sustainability: Collective education funds focus on long-term impact, ensuring sustained support and educational opportunities for generations to come.
How Does a Collective Education Fund Work?
The functioning of a collective education fund involves a well-defined process to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective utilization of resources. Here's a step-by-step guide on how a collective education fund typically operates:
- Establishment and Governance: A group of individuals or organizations come together to establish the collective education fund, defining its mission, goals, and governance structure.
- Resource Mobilization: The fund seeks contributions from donors, individuals, corporations, and other organizations. This can be through financial contributions, in-kind donations, or volunteering services.
- Needs Assessment: The collective education fund assesses the educational needs and priorities of the target communities or individuals to determine the areas requiring support.
- Program Implementation: Based on the needs assessment, the fund designs and implements educational programs, scholarships, or other support initiatives. This can include funding school infrastructure, teacher training, scholarships, or providing educational resources.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: The collective education fund establishes mechanisms to monitor the impact and effectiveness of its programs, ensuring that resources are utilized optimally and producing the desired outcomes.
- Transparency and Reporting: The fund maintains transparency by regularly reporting the progress, financial statements, impact assessment, and any other relevant information to its stakeholders.
- Continuous Engagement: The collective education fund actively engages with the community and stakeholders to ensure ongoing collaboration and support, fostering a sense of shared responsibility.
Examples of Collective Education Funds
Collective education funds have been successfully implemented in various countries and communities, making a significant impact on education accessibility and quality. Here are a few notable examples:
|Community Education Fund
|Scholarships for underprivileged students
|Girls' Education Fund
|Supporting girls' education and empowerment
|Rural Education Collective
|Improving educational opportunities in rural areas
Getting Involved in a Collective Education Fund
If you're passionate about education and want to contribute to a collective education fund, there are several ways to get involved:
- Financial Contributions: You can make monetary donations to the fund, either as one-time contributions or regular contributions to support its ongoing programs.
- In-Kind Donations: Donate educational resources, books, technology, or other materials that can support the education initiatives of the fund.
- Volunteering: Offer your time and skills by volunteering with the fund or participating in its activities and projects.
- Advocacy and Awareness: Raise awareness about the importance of collective education funds, advocate for inclusive education, and encourage others to support such initiatives.
Remember, every contribution, no matter how small, can make a difference in empowering individuals and communities through education.
Challenges and Solutions
While collective education funds present a promising approach to address the educational gaps, they also face certain challenges. Here are a few common challenges and potential solutions:
- Limited Funding: It can be challenging to secure adequate funding to meet all the education needs. Solutions include diversifying funding sources, seeking partnerships with organizations, or engaging in fundraising campaigns.
- Sustainability: Ensuring the long-term sustainability of the fund requires continuous engagement with stakeholders, building strong networks, and developing self-sustaining programs.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Establishing robust monitoring and evaluation systems is crucial to measure the impact of the fund's programs and make informed decisions about resource allocation.
- Equitable Distribution: Ensuring that education opportunities are distributed equitably among different communities or individuals requires careful needs assessment, prioritization, and targeted interventions.
By addressing these challenges proactively, collective education funds can maximize their impact and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive education system.
The power of collective education funds lies in their ability to bring together diverse stakeholders, leverage resources, and empower individuals and communities through collaborative learning. As we continue to strive for equal access to education globally, collective education funds offer a promising solution that can transform lives and create a brighter future for all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a collective education fund?
A collective education fund is a pooled investment vehicle created to fund educational initiatives and programs. It allows individuals or organizations to contribute money towards a common goal of promoting education, which can range from providing scholarships to supporting educational institutions and projects.
How does a collective education fund work?
A collective education fund works by gathering contributions from multiple individuals or entities and then using these funds to support various educational initiatives. The contributions are typically invested or managed by a fund manager, who makes decisions on how the funds are allocated to different projects based on the fund's objectives and criteria.
What are the benefits of contributing to a collective education fund?
Contributing to a collective education fund allows individuals and organizations to have a greater impact in promoting education compared to individual efforts. By pooling resources, the fund can support larger-scale projects, reach more beneficiaries, and create sustainable educational programs. Additionally, contributors may also benefit from tax incentives or other financial advantages depending on the jurisdiction and nature of the fund.
Who can contribute to a collective education fund?
Contributions to a collective education fund can be made by individuals, corporations, educational institutions, foundations, or any other entities interested in supporting educational initiatives. The eligibility to contribute may depend on the specific requirements and guidelines set by the fund, which can vary from fund to fund.
How can I find a collective education fund to contribute to?
To find a collective education fund to contribute to, you can start by researching educational foundations, non-profit organizations, or educational institutions in your area. They often have collective education funds or can provide information about existing funds that align with your educational interests. Online platforms and directories dedicated to philanthropic initiatives can also be helpful resources in finding collective education funds.
What is the long-term impact of collective education funds?
Collective education funds have the potential to create lasting change in the field of education. By providing sustained financial support to educational initiatives, they can improve access to education, enhance the quality of learning environments, empower marginalized communities, and ultimately contribute to the development of societies and economies. Continued contributions and effective management of collective education funds are vital to ensure their long-term impact.
The collective education fund is an effective solution for addressing the financial challenges faced by students. By pooling resources together, individuals and organizations can contribute to this fund and support the educational aspirations of deserving students. With this fund, educational opportunities can be made more accessible and affordable, empowering students to pursue their dreams without the burden of excessive debt. Through the collective education fund, communities can come together to invest in the future generations and ensure equitable access to quality education for all. Joining forces through this fund, we can make a significant impact in shaping a better tomorrow.


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Grandview at a Glance (REGPCEC)
This lesson will give a broad view of the Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center (CEC) and wildlife management area (WMA).
K - 12
Indoor or outdoor classroom
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center, Columbus
Education Program Coordinator, _PHONE_
45 minutes to 1 hour
Suggested Number of Participants:
10 - 30
- Learn when and why Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) purchased Grandview.
- Learn why the nature center is named Rick Evans Grandview Prairie.
- Talk about conservation education centers versus wildlife management areas.
- Discuss WMA and CEC resources: wildlife, fisheries, habitat, facilities and culture.
- Talk about the mission of the center.
Conservation education center
Tall grass prairie
Wildlife management area
*See glossary for definations
Application for facility use
Conservation education centers brochure
Current AGFC hunting and fishing guidebooks
Current range brochure
Directions and locator map, if applicable
Fiscal year 1999 – 2003 master plan
General information sheet/public use policy
Gift shop flyer
Grandview at a Glance trunk
Grandview programming list
Leader Information flyer
Plan for conservation highlights – July 1997 - June 1998 annual report
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie site map
The Nature Conservancy Blackland fact sheet
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie has 4,885 acres of Blackland prairie. It was bought in May 1997, the first major land acquisition using money provided by Amendment 75. It fulfills several commitments made in the plan for conservation including land acquisition and improvement, habitat protection and restoration and conservation education. It is in rural Hempstead County in southwest Arkansas off Highway 73 near Columbus, Arkansas
- Begin by discussing when and why Rick Evans Grandview Prairie became a part of AGFC.
- Acquisition – Grandview Plantation was bought for $2.8 million in May 1997 from Ted Kengla. It was the first major land acquisition using money provided by Amendment 75. It was officially named the Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center and wildlife management area in honor of Rick Evans of Callion, Arkansas. Rick Evans was an AGFC commissioner in the 1990s (chairman, _PHONE_) who was instrumental in acquiring this imperiled property.
- Location – rural Hempstead County in southwest Arkansas, near the cities of Columbus and Washington.
- Background – Capital improvements on the site: two area residences, two buildings for dining and overnight accommodations, one large metal building for game care and dog kenneling, a walk-through sporting clays range and four livestock barns.
- Man-made resources: approximately 25 watering holes, two watershed lakes, archeological sites and the Ozan canal.
- Natural resources: thousands of acres of lowto high-quality Blackland prairie habitat and a variety of fish and wildlife species.
- Current Public Use Resource Inventory – Shortly after AGFC purchased the property, the area was divided into two sections – The CEC and WMA.
- The focus of the conservation education center is to use more than 300 acres of the Blackland prairie as a youth conservation teaching tool. Personnel from the agency's education and outreach division are assigned here.
- The focus of the wildlife management division is on the remaining 4,500 acres with emphasis on prairie restoration.
- Facility resources
- There is a wildlife check station located at the WMA entrance.
- There is a visitor's center at the CEC entrance.
- Lodging facilities are located on the CEC. They are designed for dining, meeting and overnight use (max overnight capacity is 40).
- In addition, a small classroom facility is on-site.
- Currently a portable shooting tower is used for sporting clays and a trap/skeet/five-stand sporting clays range is in the works.
- Wildlife resources
- Grandview prairie has been designated by the Audubon society as an important bird area. It has been used in the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program. This is a study which documents birds and collects data.
- Wood ducks, mallards and doves are trapped and tagged for population study.
- Grandview prairie has an excellent white-tailed deer herd.
- Eastern wild turkeys were restocked and are common, and there is a small population of bobwhite quail.
- Small mammals, birds and turtles endemic to Arkansas are on the property.
- Doves, woodcocks, waterfowl and raptors including bald eagles are seasonal visitors.
- Limited hunting is available for deer, squirrel, rabbits, dove, crows and fur bearers. The permit deer archery hunt and small-game hunting is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. Refer to current regulations.
- Fisheries resources
- Two watershed lakes and area watering holes serve as fisheries on the wildlife management area. Many fish species live in these habitats including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie and channel catfish.
- A covered fishing pier, boat ramp and small boat dock are available on lake No. 1. Lake No. 2 is equipped with a small boat dock and boat ramp only.
- A fishing pond is available at the center for those under 16 or 65 and over and is occasionally stocked with channel catfish. This pond is also home to special fishing derbies.
- Regulations differ for each body of water.
- Habitat resources
- Grandview prairie represents the largest national example of Blackland prairie in public ownership.
- Seasonal wildflowers and native warm-season grasses spring up.
- Cultural resources – The AGFC and the University of Arkansas archeological survey/society cooperate in surveying an archeological site. (Paleo, Caddo, Plantation Era, etc.)
- Personnel resources
- Three full-time CEC employees work on-site and in an eight-county region surrounding the Grandview prairie.
- Part-time, contract, temporary or intern labor is available.
- Our mission is to provide people with educational and recreational opportunities to promote responsible stewardship and ensure the future of Arkansas' natural resources.
- Programs are offered in conjunction with the above resources.
- Discuss some of the popular programs that are offered.
- Answer questions.
- If time permits, shift focus to information outlined in the Blackland biography lesson plan.
- How did REGPCEC get its name?
- How many acres are on the conservation education center? wildlife management area?
- What is the mission of the CEC?
- Name five features of REGPCEC.
Conservation – planned management of natural resources (including wildlife and habitat) to prevent exploitation or neglect and to ensure their availability to future generations
Conservation education center (CEC) – rural property and facilities designated for conservation education
Cultural resources (REGPCEC) – primarily Native American and plantation era sites and information found at Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center
Fisheries – a unit that raises or harvests fish
Habitat – an arrangement of food, water, shelter or cover, and space suitable to animals' needs
Imperiled – in danger
Interpretation – communication that emotionally and intellectually connects the interests of the audience and the meanings intended by the source
Mission – purpose that addresses primary service and primary audience
Resource – a portion of an environment that enhances the quality of human life; also a natural source of wealth or revenue
– AGFC commissioner in the 1990s (chairman from _PHONE_) who was instrumental in acquiring Grandview, a 4,885-acre portion of the Blackland prairie ecosystem of southwest Arkansas
Skeet (high house and low house) – shooting where clay targets are thrown to simulate the angled flights of birds; angles differ through eight shooting positions, and speed and target size are consistent
Sporting clays (walk-thru, tower, 5-stand) – shotgunning sport where clay targets simulate ducks, dove, quail, and/or rabbits; angles may vary throughout shooting stations and target sizes can vary
Tall grass prairie – habitat characterized by few trees and abundant grass which grows three or more feet tall
Trap (standard) – shooting sport where clay targets are thrown in a flight pattern in front and away from the shooter through five stations; targets are the same size and can veer left or right
Wildlife – animals that are not tamed or domesticated including insects, spiders, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and mammals


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The Lone Star tick strikes again, bringing with it another disease that could be fatal.
A tick-borne virus relatively new to Georgia has taken the life of a Baldwin County man, officials confirm. The officials did not identify the man.
The virus, called the Heartland virus, hospitalizes many of those infected. Emory University Associate Professor Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec, who has studied the virus since it was discovered in 2009, said that "for those individuals with some health conditions, (the virus) can be lethal," he said.
There are no vaccines or medications to prevent or treat the Heartland virus, according to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Protection.
The news is no doubt unnerving for Georgia hunters, fishermen and anyone else who spends time outdoors. Anyone else who comes into contact with ticks on wildlife and pets are also at risk.