After 10 years of an extraordinary adventure with the nerd collective "Just a Band" in Kenya and the United States, Blinky Bill releases his first international album « Everyone's just winging it and other fly tales » with the new french label The Garden, subsidiary company of the legendary Lusafrica.
The album features some excellent, spontaneous, productive collaborations, especially with Sampa the Great, Petite Noir and Nneka. Other guests are personalities from the Kenyan scene, such as Muthoni Drummer Queen or Sage.
Today, Bill is a wild, prolific experimenter who does not look on music as a framework, but rather as a key to rolling back borders and enjoying endless creative freedom. He has become a perfectionist producer, ready to fight tooth and nail to defend the integrity of the musical research that ensures the quality of his writing.


The two drugs were accepted by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), which provides advice to NHS Scotland about the value of newly licensed medicines.
Liposomal daunorubicin/cytarabine, also known as Vyxeos, was accepted for treating a rare and aggressive blood cancer in adults, known as high risk types of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
It is the first new chemotherapy in four decades for these types of cancer and the SMC found it can improve remission rates and survival – giving an increased chance of a potential cure through stem cell transplant.
The treatment involves fewer doses and shorter hospital stays than current chemotherapy options for patients.
Dr Mark Drummond, consultant haematologist at the Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow, said the decision is an "important milestone".
He said: "It is the first new chemotherapy in four decades for these types of high-risk AML that has demonstrated an improved overall survival when compared to a standard of care regimen.
The consortium also accepted Letermovir, also known as Prevymis, which is used to prevent stem cell transplant patients from developing a potentially serious infection.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can lead to serious illness and delay recovery following transplant but the drug can guard against this.
Scotland is the first part of the UK to recommend accepting the drug for routine use on the NHS.
Chloe Anthias, medical director of Anthony Nolan – which operates a potential stem cell donor register, said: "This is great news for stem cell transplant patients in Scotland.
"Patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukaemia have a very poor prognosis and high unmet need.
"Liposomal daunorubicin/cytarabine offers an improvement in overall survival and may lead to a potentially curative stem cell transplant for some patients.
He said the committee did not accept a third drug tisagenlecleucel, also known as Kymriah, used for adult patients with a type of lymph node cancer who have relapsed or not responded to previous treatments, as the "company's evidence around its long-term benefits was not clear".
Dr Alasdair Rankin, director of research and patient experience at Bloodwise, said it is a "disappointment" for patients as the treatment can offer a "last-chance lifeline".


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Chapter 25 1 Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:2 Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king.3 Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD.4 Of Heman: the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:5 All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.6 All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.7 So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the LORD, even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight.8 And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.9 Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons were twelve:10 The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:11 The fourth to Izri, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:12 The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:13 The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:14 The seventh to Jesharelah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:15 The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:16 The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:17 The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:18 The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:19 The twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:20 The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
Read 1 Chronicles in French (Chroniques I)
The Books of Chronicles are part of the Hebrew Bible. In the Masoretic Text, it appears as the first or last book of the Ketuvim (the latter arrangement also making it the final book of the Jewish bible). Chronicles largely parallels the Davidic narratives in the Books of Samuel and the Books of Kings.
It appears in two parts, 1 & 2 Chronicles, immediately following 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings as a summary of them with minor details sometimes added. The division of Chronicles and its place in the Christian canon of the Old Testament are based upon the Septuagint.

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This project will be carried out in collaboration with Pitch Interactive, a data visualization studio based in Berkeley, CA. We'll be using forward-thinking, scalable technologies such as WebGL and HTML5 to develop a browser-based tool. And in addition, we'll produce some new and novel ways to visualize -omic datasets.
You can find out more about this project by reading the funded grant proposal on Figshare, or browsing the slides I posted from my recent #iEvoBio keynote talk. Stay tuned for more updates as the project gets up and running.


You can see the earth like you've never seen it before, thanks to the U.S. Geological Survey Land Remote Sensing Program. Thursday evening (7/29) Ron Beck, one of the Program's scientists, will discuss the ways in which satellite observations are documenting dramatic changes in Earth's surface features. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, takes place at 7:00 pm in Building 3 Auditorium, 2nd floor of the USGS located at 345 Middlefield in Menlo Park.
From detecting shifting patterns of land use and the harvesting of natural resources to examining the effects of natural disasters like wildfires and mega-earthquakes and the environmental consequences of human-induced disasters, USGS scientists have utilized remote sensing technology to unveil a changing global surface. Tonight's lecture will focus specifically on how current satellite imagery from USGS's Landsat program and plans for the next Landsat satellite will provide scientists, planners, and managers with critical environmental information.
A gallery of images of the Earth As Art is available here.


After the launch of Dynamics NAV 2016, Microsoft has announced a Dynamics NAV cloud-hosted, managed service offering for partners.
This gives partners that capability to provide a multi-tenant Software-as-a-Service solution running on Microsoft Azure.
← Dynamics CRM Web Portals get a boost with acquisition of ADXStudio Inc.


About — Why Is He Doing That?
With a few words on each page, "Why Is He Doing That?" explains the many questions typical students may have about students with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are mainstreamed into general education classrooms. "Why Is He Doing That?" is presented in a way to encourage acceptance, kindness, and inclusion of students with Autism with simplicity and love, because we are all different, just like everyone else! The book goes through different senses such as stimulation, noises, social skills, and difficulty in change of routine. The purpose of the book is to encourage children to be comfortable to ask questions and be empathetic through inclusion. Rachael enlightens the understanding that every child is not giving you a hard time, but that they are having a hard time.


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\section{Introduction}

Aiming for sustainable development, the increasing demand for environmentally friendly materials and renewable resources have led to technological advances in natural polymer applications. For instance, cellulose (C$_6$H$_{10}$O$_5$)$_n$, the most abundant natural polymer on the earth, has been increasingly applied in different fields from food and medicine to nanotechnology. \cite{JIN2021, DONG2021, Trache2020nanocellulose} The nanotechnology applications take part in the physicochemical features presented by nanocelluloses (nCL) while chemical modification and compounding have broadened the scope of its application.\cite{Cel_nanoCS2011}

Nanocelluloses are widely applied in nanocomposite formulations and for the development of advanced hybrid materials. Incorporating different materials (e.g., carbon nanomaterials, metal oxides, polymers) into the cellulosic matrix gives rise to unique properties unrealizable by the components alone. \cite{Trache2020nanocellulose, acs_chemrev_2018} Nanocomposites of nanocelluloses and carbon nanomaterials have been getting attention as a new class of multifunctional hybrid compounds presenting high mechanical strength, electrical and thermal conductivity, and high adsorption capacity.\cite{Zhu_langmuir2019, nanocarbon, nie2020cellulose, Kai2014} In this context, graphene oxide (GO), the oxidized and hydrophilic derivative of graphene, consists in a strategic filler for polymeric composites once it can yield/improve its bioactivity and mechanical/electronic properties.\cite{polymBiocidal, nanocarbon, KAFY2017, GENG2018}

Recently, nCL/GO composites were applied to develop sensors,\cite{SADASIVUNI2015} capacitors,\cite{KAFY2017, SUN2021}  water treatment membranes,\cite{GAO2021, DONG2021} biomaterials,\cite{nanocarbon} and environmental remediation materials.\cite{WANG2021} The GO functional groups (i.e., hydroxyl, epoxy, carbonyl, and carboxyl) favor the electrostatic attraction and hydrogen bonding with cellulose chains.\cite{mao2017interface} Besides, they serve as functionalization and anchoring groups for other materials or molecules.\cite{ELTAWEIL2020, aboamera2018} Furthermore, chemical reduction of GO, resulting in reduced GO (rGO), significantly increases its electronic conductivity by reducing the oxygenated groups and approximating towards the graphene phase.\cite{JPCCganguly2011, CARBONmengying2018} Based on that, rGO has been used to develop conductive cellulosic papers with applications in flexible electrodes.\cite{diao2021sustainable, GAO2013} The wide range of materials, properties, and applications presented by nCL and GO composites is directly related to their structural features and interactions.\cite{mao2017interface} Understanding the role of the functional groups in the GO/nCL interface is essential to guide and refine the composites' functions through a rational materials design. However, the effects of the chemical structure of this interface still need more exploration.

In this work, we used a novel approach to evaluate the chemical and structural relevant parameters governing the binding strength between GO and nCL. Combining first-principles calculations with machine learning automated feature engineering, we extracted the binding energy of different GO/nCL interfaces through density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Here, instead of studying single defects, we take into consideration the surface complexity of GO\cite{RSCADVbouchvakov2013, Motevalli_2019, Defects_ML} by simulating an accurate chemical model on a large supercell with different oxygenated group and oxygen concentrations. We identify two interaction regimes dependent only on the GO features, which we show to be extracted entirely from X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS). This allowed us to understand the role of microscopic features ruling the GO/nCL interaction strength scale.

\section{Computational Methods}

To generate the data for the latter machine learning classification and regression, we have performed density functional theory calculations as implemented in the VASP package, \cite{CMSkresse1996} with the exchange-correlation term described by the generalized gradient approximation PBE parametrization. \cite{PRLperdew1996} The plane-wave basis was expanded for wave-vectors energies up to $400$\,eV. Given the large supercell, a single k-point was considered for the total energy summation. The electron-ion interaction was described through the projected augmented wave (PAW) method, \cite{PRBblochl1994} with long-range van der Waals interactions described through the vdW-DF functional.\cite{PRLdion2004} The atomic positions were relaxed until the forces in each atom were less than $10^{-2}$\,eV/{\AA}, with a vacuum separation between periodic images of at least $18$\,{\AA}. To find adequate machine learning (ML) descriptors for the classification and regression tasks, we have employed the sure independence screening and sparsifying operator (SISSO) method\cite{PRMouyang2018}. We split the data into train and test with 80/20 ratio. For the classification task, we cross-checked the results of the 80/20 split against a 5-fold cross-validation. For the regression task, we adopted the multi-task method\cite{JPMouyang2019} for high and low binding energies.

\section{Results and discussion}

\subsection{Structure and data generation}

The graphene oxide structures were constructed by randomly placing an equal amount of the oxygenated groups epoxy, hydroxyl [Fig.~\ref{fig:str}(a)] on both sides of the graphene sheet. The system was then fully relaxed with the non-bonding atoms (broken during relaxation) removed.\cite{Motevalli_2019, Defects_ML} This final structure has a stoichiometry close to that initially started. It is worth pointing out that carbonyl on the basal plane, resultant from relaxation, can be stabilized by strain fields.\cite{JPCCbagri2010, RSCADVbouchvakov2013} For instance, the corrugation in GO sheets is ruled by the epoxy and hydroxyl observed in our structures [Fig.~\ref{fig:str}(b)]. Following this approach, we have generated 9 GO configurations with oxygen concentration ranging from $6\%$ up to $41\%$; these values are close to those experimentally obtained.\cite{ACSOMliu2021} The GO/nCL interaction was described by a bilayer system composed of a single layer GO lying parallel to a cellulosic sheet.\cite{mao2017interface, xiong2018wrapping} The considered GO supercell [Fig.~\ref{fig:str}(b)] has a lattice mismatch of less than $0.7\%$ from the periodicity of a 2D cellulose cell composed by four cellulosic units (each unit corresponds to two glucose rings) as depicted in Fig.~\ref{fig:str}(c). Since the oxygenated groups are randomly distributed in GO, to get a suitable sampling of the GO/nCL interface energy, we have considered several different interface geometries by performing lateral displacements of the nCL with respect to the GO sheet (for each oxygen concentration) [Fig.~\ref{fig:str}(d)], resulting in a total of 114 different GO/nCL configurations to which we discuss below.

\begin{figure}[h!]
\centering
\includegraphics[width=\columnwidth]{fig1.pdf}
\caption{\label{fig:str} (a) Oxygenated groups considered on the graphene plane. (b) Graphene oxide and (c) cellulose structural model, the black line mark the considered supercell. (d) Representation of the stacking degree of freedom (DOF) of the cellulose on top of the graphene oxide.}
\end{figure}

To extract the relevant parameters controlling the binding strength between GO and nCL, we have focus on the features presented in Table~\ref{tab1}. Here, we separate the features into two sets. One depends only on the GO structure before its interaction with the cellulose sheet (pre-interaction). The other ones are extracted after the formation of the GO/nCL interface (post-interaction). The first set of features include the fraction of oxygen ($f_{O}$) and hydrogen ($f_{H}$) with respect to the carbon atoms, which are experimentally controllable during the GO synthesis process. Additionally, we have also considered the density ($n$) of specific types of oxygenated groups in GO, namely hydroxyl ($n_{OH}$), carbonyl ($n_{CO}$), and the sum of epoxy and ether type of groups ($n_{COC}$).

The relative density of these oxygenated groups can be achieved by choosing suitable synthesis routes; while most of structural characterizations have been done through  spectroscopy techniques. Indeed, several works address the atomic structure of GO and GO/nCL interfaces based on XPS analysis.\cite{yao20173d} Here, to provide theoretical support to the experimental identification of the pre-adsorption structure of the GO host, we have performed a set of XPS simulations of the GO's O-$1s$ spectrum as a function of the oxygen fraction ($f_{\rm O}$). As shown in Fig.~\ref{fig:xps}(a), the spectrum intensity is proportional to the oxidation rate, where different functional groups present their characteristic absorption feature. In Fig.~\ref{fig:xps}(b) we present the detailed spectra for the GO with $f_{O}=0.20$. For higher binding energy ($-533$\,eV), a well-defined, individual peak of the carbonyl group is present. Going to lower binding energies, we face respectively the epoxy ($-530$\,eV), hydroxyl ($-529.2$\,eV) and ether ($-528.1$\,eV) peaks. The deconvolution of the whole spectra in those four characteristic peaks allows for determining the relative oxygenated group content on the GO. This by itself permits the determination of the first set of GO's primary feature space (pre-interaction) given in Table~\ref{tab1}. As the major source of hydrogen in the system is through the hydroxyl group, comparing the respective O-1s peak with the C-1s spectra allows the determination of $f_{H}$, and similarly, $f_{O}$, $n_{OH}$, $n_{CO}$ and $n_{COC}$. We will focus on how these features can help classify the GO/nCL interaction strength in the next sections.

\begin{figure}[h!]
\centering
\includegraphics[width=\columnwidth]{fig2.pdf}
\caption{\label{fig:xps} Oxygen 1s electron binding energy for (a) all studied GO and (b) detailed analysis for GO with $f_{O}=0.2$. For better visualization a vertical shift of the spectra are presented in (a). We took the C--O characteristic binding energy $-533$\,eV as reference. \cite{JPCCganguly2011, RSCAyu2014}}
\end{figure}

The second set of features in Table~\ref{tab1}, post-interaction, dependents on the GO/nCL interface. For instance, we have the vertical corrugation of the carbon atoms of the GO ($\sigma_{GO}$) and the nCL ($\sigma_{nCL}$), and the mean vertical distance ($d_z$) between the GO and nCL carbon atoms layer. Although it can be more difficult to control experimentally, these features can be indirectly manipulated by the features of the first set. In the present study, given the random distribution of the OH groups resulting in hydrogen bonds (HBs) at the GO/nCL interface, we have classified these HBs in three ranges: \cite{CSRemsley1980, PACelangannan2011, PACelangannan2011-2} strong ($n_{Hb1}$) for bond distances smaller than $2.5$\,{\AA}, intermediate ($n_{Hb2}$) for bond distances within $2.5$--$3.2$\,{\AA}, and weak ($n_{Hb3}$) for bond distances within $3.2$--$4.0$\,{\AA}. Additionally, we define the number of carbon $\pi$-stacking bonds ($n_{\pi}$) being the reminiscence of the pristine graphene regions interacting with nCL carbon rings, and a CH$-\pi$ bond ($n_{CH\pi}$) of a hydrogen interacting with an aromatic ring.\cite{CECnishio2004, PCCPnishio2011}

\begin{table}[h!]
\centering
\caption{\label{tab1} Microscopic features of the isolated GO (pre-interaction) and the formed GO/nCL interface (post-interaction). $f_X$ are fraction of $X$ atoms in relation to carbon atoms and are dimensionless; $n_X$ are densities defined per unit cell area ($A_{uc}=3.67\times10^{-14}$cm$^2$); and $d_z$ and $\sigma_X$ are distances in {\AA}.}
\begin{tabular}{ll}
\hline
\hline
\multicolumn{2}{c}{Graphene oxide features} \\
\hline
Symbol & \multicolumn{1}{c}{Description}  \\
\hline
$f_{O}$   &  fraction of oxygen over carbon atoms \\
$f_{H}$   &  fraction of hydrogen over carbon atoms \\
$n_{OH}$  &  density of hydroxyl type of defects \\
$n_{CO}$  &  density of carbonyl type of defects \\
$n_{COC}$ &  density of epoxy and ether type of defects \\
\hline
\hline
\multicolumn{2}{c}{Interface features} \\
\hline
Symbol & \multicolumn{1}{c}{Description}  \\
\hline
$\sigma_{GO}$ &  GO vertical corrugation \\
$\sigma_{nCL}$ &  nCL vertical corrugation \\
$d_z$         &  mean vertical distance between GO and nCL \\
$n_{Hb1}$     & density of "strong" hydrogen bonds \\
$n_{Hb2}$     & density of "intermediate" hydrogen bonds \\
$n_{Hb3}$     & density of "weak" hydrogen bonds \\
$n_{\pi}$     & density of $\pi$-stacking bonds \\
$n_{CH\pi}$   & density of CH$-\pi$ bonds \\
\hline
\hline
\end{tabular}
\end{table}

\subsection{Binding energy classification}

As we have discussed above, the oxygen defects are randomly distributed on the GO layer. Thus the GO/nCL binding strength will depend not only on the concentration of these defects but also on their distribution at the interface region. By analyzing the obtained binding energy for the different stackings of nCL on GO, we see a bimodal behavior [Fig.~\ref{fig:class} (a)]. That gives rise to two possible regimes defining the interface interaction strength. In order to understand and classify a given GO/nCL system within this two regimes, -- i.e., binding energies above/below $-3.5$\,eV per unit cell area ($-10$\,meV/{\AA}$^2$) [indicated by a dashed line on Fig.~\ref{fig:class}(a)] -- we have generated a machine learning classification model.  Here, we have focused on the more interpretative 1D classification model and took into account all the features presented in Table~\ref{tab1}.

On an atomic scale, the GO/nCL binding strength depends on the local geometry at the interface region, which is averaged in an experimental ensemble scenario. In the present study, given the supercell approach, the GO/nCL interface atomic geometry is constrained by periodic boundary conditions, which may result in unrealistic interface configurations. We are aware that the presence of such spurious results can be minimized by increasing the size of the supercell, however, the simulation may become computationally unfeasible. Here, in order to disregard unrealistic GO/nCL interface configurations, however, compromised with the validity of our findings, we have included data points that are within a given range of values close to the mean binding energy ($\langle E_b \rangle$) for a given GO oxidation,
\begin{equation}
\langle {E_b} \rangle - x\,\Delta \le E_b \le \langle {E_b} \rangle + x\,\Delta,
\end{equation}
here $\Delta=\sqrt{\langle E_b^2 \rangle - \langle E_b \rangle^2 }$ is the mean square deviation of the data, and $x$ control the exclusion threshold. Indeed by performing the ML classification for different values of $x$, we see an improvement in the class separation considering a 1D descriptor. We can access this class separation by comparing the value of the class overlap with the spread of the data in the 1D descriptor, where a negative overlap indicates the separation (absolute distance) between classes. For instance, for $x>1.2$ and also considering all generated data ($x=\infty$), a complete separation of two classes was not achieved, being an overlap always present. For $x=1$, a complete separation was possible, where $39$ data points were excluded, with $75$ points composing the data set. Additionally, we performed a rational exclusion removing for each oxide the data belonging to the minority class, namely minority class exclusion (MCE). With this choice, we retain 84 data points to use in the model, more significant than the $x=1$ case and with a better separation between classes [dashed line in Fig.~\ref{fig:class}(b)]. By looking at the features appearing on the descriptors for the different models ($x=1 \rightarrow \infty$ and MCE), we see that the features of the GO alone, pre-interaction features, are more recurrent than those present after the formation of GO/nCL, post-interaction features [Fig.~\ref{fig:class}(c)]. This is particularly evident for the better classifier MCE model, with the descriptor reading
\begin{equation}
S_1 = \left( \frac{n_{CO}}{f_H} - n_{OH} f_H \right) n_{OH}^3 \sqrt{d_z}, \label{eq:s1}
\end{equation}
where we found only $d_z$ as the post-interaction information. As shown in Fig.\,\ref{fig:class}(d), $S_1$ identify the bimodal distribution of the GO/nCL binding energy [Fig.\,\ref{fig:class}(a)]. It is noticeable that the class separation presented can be essentially separated by $S_1<0$ and $S_1>0$ [$S_1=0$ is indicated by a dashed line in Fig.~\ref{fig:class}(d)], with $93\%$ of the data correctly classified in such a way. Moreover, it is interesting to note that the current form of $S_1$  [Eq.~\eqref{eq:s1}] provides the classification of the binding energies and a physical/chemical understanding of the GO/nCL system. For instance, it allow us extract a simple equation ruling the signal of $S_1$, for $S_1<0$
\begin{equation}
\frac{n_{CO}}{n_{OH}} < f_H^2,
\end{equation}
indicating that the increase of the hydroxyl (hydrophilic sites) with respect to the carbonyl groups on the GO surface, will lead to the strengthening of the GO/nCL interaction. Such an increase of the binding energy can be attributed to the energetically more favorable interaction between the hydrophilic-OH groups present in both systems, GO and nCL.\cite{WANG2021} Interestingly, this inequality can be accessed entirely by the XPS spectra as discussed in the previous section. Here, we can propose a focused synthesis of GO to control GO/nCL interaction, with (i) higher hydroxyl density leading to a higher interaction, while (ii) increasing the carbonyl group leads to a lower interaction regime. A reducing process can control the latter, \cite{JPCCganguly2011, CARBONmengying2018} while a decrease in $n_{OH}$ is also achieved.\cite{CAEJchua2013} It is worth pointing out that 5-fold cross-validation of the MCE data, and also a model including all MCE data as training, have resulted in the same 1D descriptor.

\begin{figure}[h!]
\centering
\includegraphics[width=\columnwidth]{fig3.pdf}
\caption{\label{fig:class} (a) Distribution of the binding energies ($E_b$) presenting a bimodal behavior. (b) Overlap of classes in different ML models considering different datasets sizes, defined by $x$, negative overlap indicates the classes 1D separation. (c) Feature occurrence in the models presented in panel (b). (d) Visual representation of the class separation in the MCE model.}
\end{figure}

\subsection{Refined binding energy descriptor}

Going beyond the graphene oxide parameters, the interface features can allow a refined control over the binding energy. Performing a regression within a multi-task approach allow us to extract a 1D descriptor ($R_1$) equivalent for the two classes, to which
\begin{equation}
    E_b^{ML} = a_i\, R_1 + b_i \label{eq:Eb_ml}
\end{equation}
with $a_i$ and $b_i$, $i=h,l$, representing the higher and lower binding energy class coefficients. Taking the ten most accurate descriptors found by the SISSO algorithm\cite{JPMouyang2019}, all with root mean square error (RMSE) lower than $0.3$\,eV per unit cell ($0.8$\,meV/{\AA}$^2$), we can assess the importance of the features by looking at their occurrence [Fig.~\ref{fig:regr}(a)]. Here the most prominent features on the $E_b$ regression are the strong hydrogen bond ($n_{Hb1}$), the cellulose corrugation ($\sigma_{nCL}$), and the $\pi-\pi$ staking bonds ($n_{\pi}$), followed by the CH$-\pi$ ($n_{CH\pi}$) and weak hydrogen bond ($n_{Hb3}$). In contrast, the oxide pre-interaction features have a lower occurrence.

\begin{figure}[h!]
\centering
\includegraphics[width=\columnwidth]{fig4.pdf}
\caption{\label{fig:regr} (a) Feature occurrence for the 10 1D descriptors with lower root mean square error ($<0.3$\,eV). (b) Predicted binding energy as a function of the calculated one for the test set. (c) Denominator behavior of the best found descriptor in Eq.~\ref{eq:r1}.}
\end{figure}

The better performing descriptor found is
\begin{equation}
    R_1=\frac{n_{CH\pi}^3 - n_{Hb1}^3}{|\left( f_H/f_O \right) - \sqrt{f_O}|}, \label{eq:r1}
\end{equation}
with regression parameters $a_l = 0.24\times10^{-3}$\,eV\,$A_{uc}^3$ and $b_l=-2.87$\,eV for the lower class, while $a_h=0.30\times10^{-4}$\,eV\,$A_{uc}^3$ and $b_h=-3.81$\,eV for the higher binding energy class. The RMSE indicates a fidelity of the predicted $E_b$ value deviating in average by only $8\%$ from the calculated value [Fig.~\ref{fig:regr}(b)]. Note that the $a_i$ coefficients are positive, therefore the difference between $n_{CH\pi}$ and $n_{Hb1}$ rules the GO/nCL binding strength, that is, the sign of $R_1$. This remarkably captures the stronger hydrogen bond ($n_{Hb1}$) energy scale of $0.4$\,eV/bond \cite{PACelangannan2011-2} compared with the weaker CH$-\pi$ interaction $0.05$\,eV/bond;\cite{PCCPnishio2011} and thus in consonance with our previous interpretation of $S_1$. In addition to this competition between the interface H-bond features, the denominator factor is dependent only on the GO features, i.e. pre-interaction features. Although this factor does not change the sign of $R_1$, it modulates the contribution of the interface H-bonds, $n_{Hb1}$ and $n_{CH\pi}$,  dictating the effectiveness of the numerator, $n_{CH\pi}^3 - n_{Hb1}^3$, on the GO/nCL binding energy. Indeed, our results of $|\left( f_H/f_O \right) - \sqrt{f_O}|$ as a function of the $f_H$ and $f_O$, Fig.~\ref{fig:regr}(c), reveal that contribution of   $n_{Hb1}$ and $n_{CH\pi}$ (numerator in $R_1$) becomes more important for $f_O = f_H$. Note that the $f_H$ value is bounded to be $f_H \leq f_O$ with the equality meet for all oxygenated groups being hydroxyl.

Thus, our ML results combined with the oxygenated groups embedded in GO [Fig.\,\ref{fig:str}(a)] and the structural characteristics of the nCL allow us to infer the following interpretation of the GO/nCL binding energy results. As discussed above, (i) the energy gain upon the interaction of the hydroxyl groups with the hydrophilic region of the nCL ($n_{Hb1}$) is more significant compared with that of hydroxyl groups interacting with the hydrophobic region of the nCL ($n_{CH\pi}$) \cite{note}; meanwhile, the epoxy and carbonyl groups interact with the nCL through the formation of (ii) hydrogen bonds,  OH$-$O, at the hydrophilic region of the nCL, and (iii) hydrogen-like bonds, OH$-$C, at the hydrophobic part to the CL. The energy in (ii) is more significant than that in (iii) but both are smaller compared with the one in (i). On the other hand, interactions between both hydrophobic regions are significative for GO/nCL interaction only within the lower oxidized GO, in which the preserved $sp^2$ structure contribute to a significant higher number of $\pi$-stacking interations. Our findings for the ML classification of the GO/nCL binding strength by using the descriptor $S_1$ [(eq.\,(2)],  and further refinement/prediction of binding energy $E^b$ [eq.\,\eqref{eq:Eb_ml}] by the descriptor $R_1$ [eq.\,\eqref{eq:r1}], provide  not only an atomistic understanding of the role played by the oxygenated groups [Fig.\,\ref{fig:str}(a)] on the   GO/nCL binding strength, and but also  a guide for  a refined rational control over the  interface binding energy, for instance, by performing a  selective experimental reduction of carbonyl and epoxy groups.\cite{JPCCganguly2011, CARBONmengying2018}

\section{Conclusions}
In summary, we identify the chemical parameters ruling the energy scale of the graphene oxide binding strength to cellulose. We have generated a set of 114 data of binding energies for different GO oxidation densities employing density functional theory calculations. The observed data allow the inference of two classes with binding energies above and below $10$\,meV/{\AA}$^2$. By an ML classification scheme, we arrive at a descriptor that entirely separates the two classes. The interpretation of such descriptor shows that the GO's different oxygenated group density is the primary attribute ruling the binding energy scale. Performing O1s core level shift calculations, we highlight the possible identification of the higher/lower binding energy regime. Additionally, a multi-task regression of the binding energy over the two GO classes allows us to propose a refined control over the binding energy strength based on the variation of the oxygen density in GO.

\section*{Acknowledgments}

The authors acknowledge financial support from the Brazilian agencies CNPq, FAPEMIG, Capes, FAPESP (grants 18/25103-0, 19/04527-0, 19/20857-0 and 17/02317-2) and INCT-Nanomateriais de Carbono. The authors also acknowledge CENAPAD-SP and Laborat\'orio Nacional de Computa{\c{c}}\~ao Cient\'ifica (SCAFMat-2) for computer time.

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I have heard loads of people raving about Sansador recently so I thought I would give it a go (yes, I know I am WAY behind everyone else!). A little while ago I bought some odourless mineral spirits and had a go with my pencils; it came out ok but not how I thought it would after seeing everyone elses lovely creations. Sue kindly gave me the info that I need Sansador by Winsor & Newton so I managed to get some in my lunch hour and had a quick play with these lovely ducks by High Hopes. I know most people use it with the Prismacolor pencils from the US but I have the UK equivelent by Derwent called Coloursoft.; these also have a high pigment but you do pay for what you get as these are quite expensive.
Basically, I coloured with the pencils around the inside of the lines and dipped my paper stump into the Sansador. In a circluar motion in blended the colour into the centre of the image. I wanted the insides of the image ie. the duck's belly to be lighter as I think this gives it a better shape and not so flat looking. If I wanted colour the other way around ie. darker in the inside I would have coloured there and draged the colour out to blend. I did have to dip the paper stump into the Sansador quite a few times, I don't know if this is normal or not though. Also, just one more quick point, the Sansador did seep through the back of the card slightly so be careful of any nice surfaces! I did dry absolutely fine though. Like I said I will see if I can get a better explanation done later in the week if you would still like one.
You did a great job on these! Who would have thought as adults we would spend so much time COLORING!!
They are great! I've been reading loads recently about sansdor but am not sure how you're supposed to use it. Any tips?
Btw did you use a paintbrush / aquabrush or something else?
Wonderful work! He's so cute!!!
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Lord Sheikh, Chairman of the CMF spoke about how Britain was a land of opportunity and spoke highly about British values.
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Babcock & Wilcox is an international energy company founded in 1867. The business focused primarily on nuclear and oil power-generating products. Despite decades of technological advancements and successes, asbestos litigation has deeply impacted the company and the lives of thousands of workers.
The founders of Babcock & Wilcox used asbestos when constructing their boilers. Since the 1970s, it has also been discovered in other high-temperature equipment. While the company never manufactured any asbestos products, it used products containing asbestos from other companies.
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Babcock & Wilcox has been at the forefront of the energy industry since the late 1800s. For over a century, it has supplied extreme temperature equipment to sugar refineries, electric companies, U.S. Navy vessels and more. Their products were even used by Thomas Edison and the Hoover Dam.
While best known for their broilers, Babcock & Wilcox also manufactured:
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Despite the dangers, Babcock & Wilcox used asbestos in their products. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber found in rock and soil. Due to its fiber strength and heat resistance, it has been used for thousands of years.
Many companies knew about the dangers of asbestos, including Babcock & Wilcox. Still, they continued to use it in safety equipment and products for manufacturing. While asbestos has been regulated in the U.S. since the 1970s, it is currently not banned.
Why Was Asbestos Used In Manufacturing And Energy Products?
The use of asbestos exploded during the industrial revolution and World War II. Suddenly, there was an enormous need for fireproofing and strengthening on a large scale. Asbestos is resistant to heat, water, electricity and chemicals. The versatility and resilience of asbestos became a go-to mineral for many industries, including:
The automobile industry
The construction industry
Asbestos was used in numerous products the world over. The mineral can:
Strengthen cement and plastics
Withstand extreme temperatures
Absorb sound
Fireproof manufacturing equipment and safety gear
Babcock & Wilcox used asbestos fibers in their products until the 1970s.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Still In Business?
Babcock & Wilcox is still in business, though it has undergone major changes. After years of asbestos exposure litigation issues, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2000. Its bankruptcy was granted on the condition that a trust fund was set up to compensate victims of asbestos exposure.
Who Bought Babcock & Wilcox?
Babcock & Wilcox emerged from bankruptcy in 2006 and merged with BWX Technologies. Today, Babcock & Wilcox is committed to providing clean energy. The company's goal is to be the leader in reducing greenhouse gas technology. Its clean energy solutions involve three segments:
Babcock & Wilcox's thermal energy segment is more consistent with the origins of the company. It still produces broilers, steam generation equipment and other products used in power plants, iron and steel mills, and oil and gas plants. However, the company's mission is to manufacture safer and more efficient products.
How Asbestos Exposure Can Harm Workers
Asbestos exposure can cause significant harm to workers. Those who worked for Babcock & Wilcox between 1867 and the 1970s are more at risk of developing an asbestos-related illness than other employees.
Occupational asbestos exposure can cause:
Lung scarring from asbestos fibers
Larynx cancer
Ovary cancer
Asbestosis, a condition that can cause permanent lung damage, shortness of breath and coughing
Pleural disorders, which involve damage to the membranes around the lung
Employees may have come into contact with asbestos at a number of job sites. Asbestos insulation, safety gear and other products were used at Babcock & Wilcox factories located in:
If you or a loved one worked for Babcock & Wilcox, it is important that you recognize asbestos exposure symptoms. Keep in mind that it may take decades for symptoms to become apparent. Speak to your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following indicators:
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Wheezing that may indicate a shortness of breath
Tightening in the chest
Difficulty swallowing and swelling of the neck
Swelling of the face
Loss of appetite and weight loss
Anemia and fatigue
A chest X-rays, lung functioning tests or lung biopsies may be needed to identify signs of lung disease or asbestos cancer or detect asbestos fibers.
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If you or a loved one has suffered any asbestos-related injuries in connection with employment at Babcock & Wilcox, you may be entitled to significant monetary compensation. This may help cover:
Ongoing medical treatment
Costs of hospitalization and surgeries
Medical equipment and medications
Lost wages or employment opportunities
Loss of consortium in a marriage
These costs can add up quickly for the injured person and their family. Conventional insurance or workers' compensation may not cover all these expenses. In such cases, filing a lawsuit may be the only way to ensure full coverage of the costs.
In cases when a person passed away due to asbestos exposure at work, a lawsuit may also cover costs associated with wrongful death.
At D'Amico Law Offices, our lawyers have years of experience helping employees recover the compensation they deserve. They have the resources to gather the critical evidence you need in your case.
What If You Worked At A Location That Used Babcock & Wilcox Products?
In addition to Babcock & Wilcox workers, other occupations may have been exposed to asbestos. Boilers furnaces, and refractory products containing asbestos were used in power plants, nuclear facilities, ships, steel mills and other facilities. Workers across various industries were potentially exposed.
Occupational exposure to asbestos-containing products and equipment from Babcock & Wilcox may affect the following workers:
Shipyard workers and inspectors
Cold storage insulators
Boat constructors
Demolition employees
Submarine crews and maintenance workers
Lathe operators
Marine electricians and machinists
Electric welders
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Millwrights
Employees have developed asbestos-related diseases with direct or indirect exposure.
Can You Recover Damages For Asbestos Exposure Issues At A Babcock & Wilcox Job Site?
Asbestos exposure from working for Babcock & Wilcox can cause horrific long-term consequences to your health. Invasive diagnostic testing and extreme treatments can create a mountain of medical debt. In addition, your ailments may become so debilitating that you cannot work to support yourself or your family.
At D'Amico Law Offices, our attorneys strive to assess every case on an individual level and value a claim based on past, present and future suffering. Depending on the details of your case, you may be entitled to recover the following damages:
Medical bills related to your asbestos exposure, disease or illness
Lost wages if you cannot work
After years of working for a company that may have negligently exposed you to asbestos, the road ahead can seem uncertain. Our compassionate attorneys understand how daunting asbestos-related diseases are and how they impact families. Let us fight on your behalf and help you acquire the means to move on with your life and protect your loved ones.
Why Should You Hire An Experienced Attorney For Your Asbestos Exposure Case?
Asbestos exposure claims are challenging, medically complex cases. Symptoms of asbestos exposure and related illnesses can take decades to develop. It can be difficult to prove that the asbestos fibers in your lungs were caused by exposure from one job site years ago.
Our clients need aggressive representation and compassionate service. Our team will:
Prepare a medically comprehensive case linking your illness to the liable party
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We are a family-run personal injury firm dedicated to providing our clients with individual attention and responsive communication. Our attorneys put your best interests first.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by asbestos exposure issues at a Babcock & Wilcox job site, call our offices today. Schedule a free consultation to discuss the details of your circumstances and the best course of action for you to recover damages by contacting 412-906-8180.
Asbestos Exposure At Babcock & Wilcox FAQ
What if I worked at a different Babcock and Wilcox location?
Regardless of which Babcock and Wilcox location you work, exposure to asbestos is a serious health and legal matter. There are over 33 locations in 15 different countries. If you have suffered injuries from asbestos exposure, please consult a member of our knowledgeable legal team who is sensitive to this difficult time.
What if you were exposed to asbestos because of your employer's negligence?
If you were exposed to asbestos because of your employer's negligence, it is important that you know your rights. Employers have a duty to protect their workers from all reasonable hazards and dangers. In addition, the manufacturers of safety equipment and other third parties have a duty to make sure that their products are reasonably safe. If you have developed an asbestos-related illness, more than one party may be liable for your suffering.
How can an asbestos exposure lawyer help you?
An asbestos exposure lawyer can help:
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Determine all liable parties
If another party contributed to your injuries, an asbestos exposure lawyer can file a product liability claim against a third party.
Contact D'Amico Law Offices and schedule a free consultation to discuss the details of your case by calling 412-906-8180.
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Best-selling neurologist and cultural touchstone Oliver Sacks's final collection of essays on the fundamental mysteries of the human condition.
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For decades, Sacks's insights into neurological conditions helped readers better understand the complexity and variety of the human mind. In this final essay collection, published after his death in 2015, Sacks demonstrates his range and his passion for science. As a child, he delighted in libraries and museums, both of which proved indispensable to his future career path. As a doctor in the New York City area, he treated thousands of patients with neurological conditions. Effortlessly elegant, elegiac and sweeping, Sacks's last work is a fitting final chapter of a fascinating life.
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Since I was 10, I actually have heard each detail about the Olympics from my stepfather, "said Kim Kardashian, proprietor of Skims. This INIFD Mumbai graduate has been keen about designing since her teen years. Today she has earned a reputation in home in addition to international market. Her work is known and appreciated in India, Dubai, USA and Singapore. Neetu singh is a label designer who is very passionate for experimenting with trends and filled with creativity and innovation.
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When Americans do head back to the office, they're prone to commerce in business casual for "Silicon Valley chic," stated Karen, the fashion psychologist.
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1931 Brisko-Dreyer Sprint Car SOLD
RM Auctions - Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction - August 16-18
Estimate: $25,000-$35,000 US
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AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of $55,000
268 cu. in. dual overhead camshaft inline four-cylinder engine, live axle suspension with semi-elliptical leaf springs, rear-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 92 "
Racing in the thirties was a full time job and successful practitioners of big time racing had to be far more than merely drivers. They had to find sponsorships, manage travel schedules, maintain, set up and tune their cars and – in many cases – built their cars. Some drivers were better at these diverse demands than others. Frank Lockhart was gifted at everything he did whether assembling his cars or driving them. Lockhart ' s engineering skills were innate, intuitive and considered by many to be at level of a genius. Not surprisingly, Louis Meyer followed his Indy-winning driving career with another building engines at Meyer & Welch and then Meyer & Drake following Fred Offenhauser ' s departure in 1946.
One of the best multi-dimensional talents from this era was Frank Brisko. Born in Chicago in 1900, Griffith Borgeson in " The Last Great Miller " characterized him as " a gifted and creative mechanic, machinist and practical engineer. Much of what he drove was built with his own hands. " He started out racing in IMCA before moving up to Triple A competition and making his first appearance in the Indianapolis 500 in 1929. Brisko ' s racing history indicates he was more intrigued by the mechanical challenges than he was by the driving, although, with two top 10 finishes at Indy, he was a driver to be reckoned with.
In 1933 Brisko teamed up with Allis Chalmers to put on a show at the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds in Milwaukee, driving an Allis Chalmers tractor equipped with then-new and revolutionary pneumatic tires for five miles at a " record " average speed of 35.4 miles. That, by any standard, demonstrated Brisko ' s combination of talents as a promoter and a driver.
When things blew up at Harry Miller ' s in 1933, Brisko, working for the FWD Company on repowering the Miller V- 8 powered four wheel drive Miller, acquired drawings and patterns from Dick Loynes and built what Brisko claimed was the first 255 cubic inch Miller. David Uihlein remembers the Marchese brothers doing the major machine work for this engine project. In the vacuum that followed Miller ' s bankruptcy, Brisko built on his 255 experience to build his own engines and one or two were identified as such in the Indianapolis 500 entry lists from 1936-1941 and again in 1946. Based upon the Miller design, they differed principally in having split crankcases instead of Miller ' s favored barrel style. In contrast with Frank Brisko ' s combination of driving and mechanical talents, Floyd " Pop " Dreyer became more of a specialist.
A champion and record-setting motorcycle racer, Dreyer ' s mechanical skills and sympathies were developed early, but by 1923 accidents forced his retirement from competition. Fortunately for American racing history, he would become even more successful and famous for his design, tuning and fabrication skills than for his fleeting career as a champion motorcyclist. Following the end of his motorcycle racing career Dreyer moved to Indianapolis where he worked with Herman Rigling at Duesenberg. He later moved to Stutz where he worked with Myron Stevens on Frank Lockhart ' s Land Speed Record car. Learning from these and other legendary mechanics and fabricators, Dreyer discovered he had valuable skills as a fabricator and welder which were much in demand among the many Indiana race car shops and independent teams. He developed particular skill as an aluminum fabricator. In the winter of 1927 he built his first complete race car body out of steel for Jack Gallivan. It was of such quality that others gravitated to Dreyer ' s shop – a shed outside his home – and kept him busy for the next several years. He soon progressed to building complete cars, becoming well known for his sprint cars and midgets.
David Uihlein ' s Brisko is a 268 cubic inch engine in a Floyd Dreyer 92 " wheelbase sprint car chassis that was built for half-mile and mile tracks. Frank used a Miller 151 Marine four-cylinder gear tower as a basis to build this engine to his own design. It has dual updraft Winfield carburetors which Brisko favored. Once, when Brisko visited the Uihlein museum, he immediately identified it as an engine built for Wild Bill Cummings in 1934. Interestingly, the clutch housing incorporates a cast receptable intended to mount a Bosch onboard starter, which indicates the engine ' s potential use in a Speedway or Vanderbilt cup race car of the 1930s. Surely, within this engine ' s interesting and long life lies quite a story.
While the Brisko was previously restored, it has not run in some time and remains largely as a display vehicle having been featured in Mr. Uihlein ' s museum for some time. We would recommend a thorough inspection to determine the car ' s overall needs to prepare for active track use once again. We are pleased to offer the product of the experience, skill, imagination and creativity of two genuine American racing talents, restored and preserved in America ' s foremost collection of historic American racing machinery. The 1935 Brisko-Dreyer Sprint Car is an excellent representation that will someday once again display its strength on oval tracks where its gutsy 268 cubic inch Brisko four will provide plenty of urge.
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Warner Waxes Nostalgic for Record Store Day
Believe it or not, Record Store Day is almost upon us. (It's April 21 – just over a month away!) We've been anxiously awaiting word from the labels on what's coming out this year, and it looks like Warner Music Group is one of the first to the scene.
While there's not much in the way of unreleased goodies on the catalogue side of things – there are certainly plenty new or unearthed songs from current acts, which you can read about here – there are a couple of vintage and contemporary classics bowing or reappearing on LP, and as catalogue enthusiasts it would be the right thing to pass the news along to you.
Interestingly, there seem to be a repeat in the mix: Eric Clapton's Blues box set, which we covered last year, is down to under 1,000 copies, having sold at RSD's Black Friday event in November.
But everything else old is looking pretty new otherwise. What will Warner offer?
There's going to be a neat 3 CD/1 DVD box set from Wilco and Billy Bragg commemorating the 1998 album Mermaid Avenue. The acclaimed disc featured new musical compositions from Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and British alt-rocker Bragg, featuring unpublished lyrics by folk legend Woody Guthrie. The box will feature a remaster of the original album, 2000's Mermaid Avenue Vol. II, a previously-unreleased third disc of material and the 1999 documentary Man in the Sand, chronicling these sessions.
Commemorating a decade of metal group Disturbed, Warner will release The Collection, a box set of all of their albums – The Sickness (2000) and the No. 1 albums Believe (2002), Ten Thousand Fists (2005), Indestructible (2008) and Asylum (2010) – on 140-gram vinyl with specially-designed artwork. This box is limited to 2,500 copies.
Fleetwood Mac's classic, self-titled 1975 album will be pressed as a special limited edition vinyl, following a similar reissue for Rumours last year. The album that introduced Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham to the group featured hits in "Rihannon," "Say You Love Me" and more. The discs, cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the original analog tapes, will be mastered at 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM.
Metallica's Beyond Magnetic EP – consisting of four outtakes from 2008's Death Magnetic – was released digitally last year and now gets its first release on silver vinyl.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' hit Stadium Arcadium (2009) is being remastered for vinyl by Steve Hoffman, in honor of the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Finally, arguably the best gem of Warner's "Side by Side" 7″ single series (pairing an original hit with a new or rare cover) would be a gold-colored 45 featuring, for the first time together, Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin's versions of "Respect."
Again, keep it tuned in here as more RSD reports come in, and save your pennies, because April 21 is here before you know it!
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Victor Dang says
Aw, come on, really? We already got a vinyl mastering of this by the SAME GUY back in 2006. Why do this reissue again, when maybe they can do something useful and get him to master Californication instead? Lord, how that needs a loudness-war cure.
Interesting how Bernie Grundman's doing Fleetwood Mac this time around. I do gotta admit that Side by Side 7″ Respect with both Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin DOES sound awesome, though.
Kevin L says
Re: Mermaid avenue…i think if you read the Nonesuch website closely, it says that only Vol II is being remastered (not the first one)
http://www.nonesuch.com/albums/mermaid-avenue-the-complete-sessions


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Morfologia
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 Liście Pierzastozłożone z 1 do 3 par listków kształtu jajowatego, w szczycie listki są przekształcone w wąsy czepne, przylistki duże, w kolorze purpurowoplamistym.
 Kwiaty Motylkowate, koloru czerwonofioletowego z niebieskim żagielkiem i skrzydełkami w kolorze purpurowym. Pojedyncze lub w grupie po 2–3. Pręcików 10 (zrośniętych 9 i 1 wolny) i 1 słupek.
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Former LFC Players (Moderator: jackh) »
Topic: Glen Johnson
Author Topic: Glen Johnson (Read 6954 times)
MrGrumpy
Grumpy by name and nature. Does things with Nutella while trying not to think about football.
Re: Glen Johnson
« Reply #40 on: April 2, 2018, 01:53:16 PM »
Quote from: Charlie Adams fried egg right on February 19, 2018, 02:41:35 PM
It explains a lot.
I really liked him as a player, he started well and then tailed off. He came across as someone who wasn't particularly bothered about football, more of a job than a passion, and I think to be consistent at the top of the game for a long period, it has to be all consuming.
I thought the same, a good player but not a consistent one.
Shame on the English FA, South Yorkshire Police, and The Sun.
Justice for the 96!
red vinyl
Good luck to the lad
sinnermichael
I copy other people's photoshops and twitter posts and pretend they're mine.
Announced his retirement today. Great player back in his day.
Ratboy3G
Quote from: sinnermichael on January 21, 2019, 01:03:43 PM
Was never the same after that injury, but in his first few seasons with us he was excellent
I am a man of few words.....any questions?
Xabi Gerrard
WHERE IS MY VOTE?
All the best for the future Glo Jo
Fascinating player- phenomenally talented but perhaps never quite got to fulfill that brilliance because his skill set didn't quite match any positions in modern football. I remember Neil Atkinson describing him as (and I'm paraphrasing here) not quite excelling as a full back in the defensive third, not quite excelling as a fullback in the attacking third because his end product wasn't top class, but in the middle third he was immense, the best full back around.
Shame for him, and us, that he didn't join us a few years earlier. With all due respect to Finnan and Arbeloa, I think Johnson was a level above. Would have been great seeing how he would have got on in our peak Rafa teams.
I thought Glen Johnson had his best time with us while Kenny was in charge. Never had the best of luck with injury but always seemed a decent lad.
Always like Glen and always spoken very well of us, seems a nice chap. Little bit like Robbie Fowler, although not as talented, in that he finishes his career with a lot of great moments and medals but could have been absolutely phenomenal without the injuries.
Wonderful player on his day, couldn't help feeling like he never quite hit the heights he was capable of though
Loved the late goal and hilarious 'oh shit did i just do that' celebration against Chelsea
and he's still a Red!
Linudden
All the best. It's a shame he couldn't crown his time with us with the 2014 title, but he had some great games and scored some belters. He has won the league (2005), the FA Cup (2008) and the League Cup (2005, 2012) during his career, so he's surely made up regardless Sometimes he wasn't doing well going back, other times he did. Rather inconsistent but with a very high ceiling. I wish him all the best. 34-35 is a good age to retire when you've been playing top-level footie since 2002.
Signing him made me rather excited, it seemed like such a coup at the time. Sadly, it wasn't as good as we'd hoped, but he was a good and loyal servant for six years so he deserves a round of applause for that. Fine footballer.
Two amazing boots he had...
https://www.youtube.com/v/2_uyTIUOrps
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kcbworth
Don't think we've had a better goalkick receiver since, used to win so many
Keith Lard
« Reply #52 on: February 4, 2019, 06:36:36 PM »
Do you reckon peak Glen Johnson would be in the team ahead of Trent?
Pour yourself a drink and enjoy watching a genius in red - John Barnes || https://youtu.be/XEJfzUSH4e4
Adeemo
surreally arsed
A.W.E.S.O.M.-O
Quote from: Keith Lard on February 4, 2019, 06:36:36 PM
Yeah, comfortably.
"I love the Pope, I love seeing him in his Pope-Mobile, his three feet of bullet proof plexi-glass. That's faith in action folks! You know he's got God on his side"
King.Keita
"There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that receives it."
Johnson had quite a bit of experience by the time he came to us so he's got that edge over TAA. He'd be great in our current team though.
Jon2lfc
It's a blessing to be a Red :)
Easily!
Don't know why people on here big up Trent so much! He's young and still quite raw. But definitely a bright prospect if he keeps on his present trajectory.
Dalglish - Barnes - Beardsley - McManaman - Fowler - Owen - Gerrard - Torres - Suarez - Salah - Mane
Chris~
Quote from: Jon2lfc on February 5, 2019, 05:36:14 PM
Because he's 20, part of the top defence in the league and played a part in getting us to a Champions League final and top of the league. Theres not a defender in his age group who's done better.


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Mandarin Chinese : An Introduction (Paperback)
Author/Publisher: Mobo C. F. Gao
Mandarin Chinese: An Introduction provides a systematic overview of Mandarin Chinese from the perspective of the English-speaking learner. Using a comparative approach, it contrasts grammatical, and other features of Mandarin Chinese language, with relevant issues in English.
The book opens with a chapter on the setting of the Chinese language, giving a brief account of the historical, geographical, social, and linguistic background of China. Included is a discussion of how modern Chinese politics has played an important role in the development of modern standard
Chinese. Other topics include sounds and tones, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and discourse.
Mandarin Chinese brings a wide range of topics and issues together in one volume, presenting a coherent, easy-to-follow picture of the language, and a practical, efficient way to learn.
Text: English, Chinese
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 28, 2000)
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces.
A Good, Comprehensive Introduction, April 21, 2002
Reviewer: Bryan Wagner (Calgary, AB Canada)
Mandarin Chinese: An Introduction fills an important gap in the study Chinese. Modelled after A.E. Backhouse's The Japanese Language: an Introduction, it provides a general overview of the Chinese language and its setting. This kind of comprehensive introduction is something that until now has sorely been absent for the student of Chinese and makes a great addition to the Chinese studies canon.
Gao's book fills the niche nicely, but it is not without its faults, and hence cannot be given the full five-star rating. The section that must draw the negative criticism is Phonology. The errors in this section seem primarily because of sloppy IPA transcription, particularly concerning rhotacization and treatment of the various phonetic values of Pinyin {i}.
Nonetheless, The discussion on Language and Politics is a reflection of the personal interests of the author, but politics, as is pointed out in the book, has been such a central force in directing language change in the modern era that a general overview of Chinese is essentially incomplete without this kind of discussion.
Although the primary focus is clearly on the language as spoken in Mainland China, Gao is careful to make sure to take account of the Mandarin spoken in Taiwan, Singapore, and other Chinese communities.
With a few errors but a solid overall introduction to Mandarin, Gao's book is an essential addition to the library of all who wish to learn more about the Chinese language.
The Foundations of Chinese, December 29, 2001
I've been studying Chinese and also trying to learn to speak it (the two aren't mutually inclusive) for quite a while. This book provides the best and most balanced view I've ever seen into what makes Chinese tick. Although I've known much of what's in it before I had a chance to read it, I found much of what I had previously suspected spelled out clearly, and it helped me arrange my thoughts on Chinese more consistently.
For me it was easy reading. For someone who knows no Chinese at all, it may be more difficult; it's hard for me to know for sure. But if such a neophyte were to read it, they'd understand a lot more about Chinese than I ever did when I started. It could help them decide whether or not they were up to the challenge of learning it, and it could also give them all the information they'd need to make themselves seem an expert on Chinese at whatever next party they attended. This is so not only for the grammar, pronunciationa and writing systems, but also for the social context in which the standard language has formed and is continuing to develop.
Great companion to studying Mandarin Chinese, December 5, 2001
Mobo Gao's book is a great companion to English speakers trying to learn Mandarin Chinese. It compares and contrasts various linguistic and cultural features of both Chinese and English in order to help learners to figure out why things work they do in the Chinese language. It is not the be and end all to a program of learning Chinese (you will need textbooks and/or audio material in addition to this book) but it is an excellent supplement to whatever route one is taking to learning Chinese ... whether it be self-study or in a class.


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Which Manchester restaurants made the Michelin Guide 2020?
By Louise Rhind-Tutt
Photo by Jack Kirwin -JK Photography-
The new Michelin starred restaurants in the Great Britain and Ireland Guide 2020 were announced this week, with a record breaking number of new entries – including Ancoats newcomer Mana, the first restaurant to get a star in Manchester city centre since the 1970s.
And it was good news too for King Street restaurant El Gato Negro, which was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for the fourth year running for providing "exceptionally good food at moderate prices."
But while stars are most coveted by chefs, what sometimes remains under the radar are the other restaurants listed in the red book. These places are, in fact, judged by the same five criteria used for starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants.
The Michelin Plate, a sign of very good food, is the symbol for those restaurants that have neither a star nor a Bib Gourmand, and several Manchester received the accolade this year.
Here's all the restaurants across Greater Manchester which have been recommended in the Michelin Guide 2020, published this week. Apart from Mana (with a star) and El Gato Negro (with a Bib), they've all been awarded a Michelin Plate, denoting "fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal".
It's been one of the most-talked-about new openings, winning praise from locals and critics alike. Now it's got a Michelin star. Chef Simon Martin has spent years "garnering experience and ideas" from restaurants around the world and has "a clear unadulterated vision," says the guide. The menu is a "perfectly paced" 12-16 course surprise. Exciting modern dishes with Nordic influences are "packed with originality and complex in their delivery."
The buzzy 'Black Cat' with a retractable roof on King Street was awarded a Bib Gourmand, highlighted as one of the inspectors' favourites for good value. "Appealing tapas dishes include meats from the Josper grill," the guide notes.
Wood Manchester
A Manchester favourite, the modern British restaurant run by MasterChef winner Simon Wood thoroughly deserves its place (and Plate) in the 2020 guide. "Carefully crafted dishes are modern and creative," says the guide about the First Street restaurant.
Adam Reid at the French
Adam Reid took the reins at The French following Simon Rogan's departure, and has been putting his own stamp on the place. His comforting chicken dish won a place at this year's Great British Menu banquet. "Boldly flavoured modern dishes focus on one main ingredient," says the guide. Desserts are "playful."
Asha's, owned by and named after Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle, has become synonymous with Manchester's fine dining Indian scene. Kebabs are a speciality, as is the "traditional masala recipe," advises Michelin.
Manchester's highest restaurant, on the 19th floor in Spinningfields, impresses the Michelin inspectors. Modern British menus offer everything from "homely classics to refined restaurant dishes" and most produce is from within 50 miles, says the guide.
A basement on Lloyd Street plays host to this spacious modern vegan restaurant. Modern dishes are prepared with skill and care, and the cauliflower three ways is "very tasty," says the guide.
Tast
With a menu by multi-Michelin starred Paco Perez, inspectors suggest Tast diners ask for a seat on the lower level to watch the chefs behind the counter. Catalan dishes "are executed to a high level and are tasty and satisfying." A stunning set menu is served in top floor Enxaneta.
Restaurant MCR
Aiden Byrne's Restaurant MCR (formerly Manchester House) sits on the second floor of a tower in Spinningfields. Start with a drink on the terrace before heading for the bright, industrial-style dining room, says the guide, praising the "complex modern dishes." Don't miss the Manchester tart, inspectors advise.
The experienced owner-chef at the Northern Quarter staple hails from France, and his classic dishes are cooked with "pride and passion" using both local and imported French produce, say inspectors. They note the set lunch represents especially good value.
Where The Light Gets In
A loft-style restaurant in a Victorian warehouse, WTLGI's open kitchen forms part of the room. The surprise menu is formed from "whatever they have foraged that day and beasts are brought in whole and fully utilised," say inspectors. Matching wine flights focus on natural wines.
Levanter
Owner Joe (who also owns the nearby Basque-style Baratxuri) loves all things Spanish and his "sweet little tapas bar" has an authentic feel, says the guide. The menu is dictated by market produce; "be sure to try some of the freshly sliced Iberico ham."
Hungry Duck
This neighbourhood bistro is split over two levels, and hearty, seasonal dishes are "cooked with care" and f"ull of flavour." Homemade favourites include ice cream, and the cheese pie "is a hit," note inspectors.
Bird at Birtle
Classic dishes are given "a modern touch," says the guide about this popular restaurant in a modernised pub. Inspectors advise starting with a cocktail on a comfy sofa then heading upstairs to the stylish dining room with its balcony and fell views.
Nutters
Andrew Nutter's "enthusiastically run" restaurant in an old manor house is popular for afternoon tea, notes the guide. The cooking's all about modern British dishes with international influences. If you can't decide, inspectors suggest opting for the six-course 'surprise' menu.
Inspectors describe Borage as an airy neighbourhood restaurant in a pleasant village. Well-presented, colourful European dishes "showcase Polish ingredients" – the homemade breads are a highlight, as is the chocolate mousse.
White Hart Inn
There's a brasserie, restaurant, private dining room, function room and smart bedrooms in this stone-built inn in Lydgate, the original part of which dates from 1788. The menu offers "a good range of refined dishes," many with "a Mediterranean slant."
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Q: I'm trying to make a char variable in c that can only hold 9 digits and if they enter more or less it it should loop I'm not well versed in C and I'm unsure how to get it to loop if the 9 digits are not entered
#define _CRT_SECURE_NO_WARNINGS

#include <stdio.h>

int main()
{

    char NIN[9];

    printf("Please enter your 9 digit NIN:\t");
    scanf(" %s", &NIN);

What I have will overflow if you enter more than 9 which isn't what I want


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Changing the world through common sense
By Alix Norman November 4, 2014 November 4, 2014 7 152
By Alix Norman
Wikipedia tells us that permaculture is "a branch of ecological design, ecological engineering, environmental design, construction and integrated water resources management that develops sustainable architecture, regenerative and self-maintained habitats and agricultural systems modelled from natural ecosystems". Which all sounds rather serious and, unless you're a graduate of tree-hugging 101, a bit difficult to get one's head round. Which is why I've decided to talk to a real, human expert in the subject. And also because permaculture is something that is really terribly important to us all, especially in Cyprus…
"Permaculture is a way of making decisions that is holistic and based on understanding how nature works," says Peter Cow, explaining how this system of 'permanent agriculture' was coined by Australians Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the seventies. "It breaks down into ethics and principles for living a sustainable lifestyle. And it can be applied to anything from agriculture to business, buildings to communities."
A thoughtful young man with a dry sense of humour, Peter is a trained teacher of permaculture who has spent the last few years of his life travelling the world and inspiring others to develop an interest in the subject. He's lectured in Greece, helped set up a stable community in the woodlands of Devon, campaigned against genetic engineering and, from 2007, has taught everywhere from England to Finland, Portugal to Jamaica. And he's here in Cyprus at the invitation of a group of concerned pioneers of permaculture to help initiate change for the good.
With a 15-day course over the last three weeks, Peter has been able to reach a vast number of people interested in sustainable living, in topics such as forest gardening, soil management and eco living. "It's about observing and understanding each situation uniquely, using the ethics and principles of permaculture to make a change for the better. It's about earth care, people care and fair share, so we're looking at things like catching and storing energy, cooperation rather than competition, minimum effort for maximum effect and multiple function."
This last, he explains, is one of the key principles of permaculture, the idea that everything can and should be multi-functional: "You could, for instance, float solar panels on top of dams – you're not just producing energy, you're also reducing evaporation, increasing the amount of fertile land and inhibiting the growth of algae." It's a system which has been tried elsewhere in the world to great success, Cow says, and one which would be extremely beneficial in countries that have particular issues with their water supply, such as Cyprus.
"Cyprus has a wonderful and diverse landscape, but it also has quite a few challenges around water supply. Currently, it seems that a lot of the water is coming from aquifers, which don't replenish for thousands of years. So the water is getting saltier, being used up much faster than it's replaced." But the solutions, he suggests, are many: storing water in the soil, reservoirs or tanks, building earthworks, planting trees and increasing the organic matter in the soil are all ways of stopping run off. "If you increase the organic matter of the soil by as little as one per cent, you'll find you can store more, up to 150 tonnes of water per hectare."
Giving the example of a log cabin house in Larnaca, a study on the course, he talks about how the group discovered that over 100 tonnes of rainfall could be collected from the roof each year, while at a farm near Nicosia, he adds, the pH value of the water supply has been changed by partnering with the soil biology: "Rather than ploughing and killing the soil life, the farmer's putting bacteria and compost into the soil to work with the trees and hold the soil life. And now he's growing olives trees that are much more lush than the next door farm!"
There's a great deal more to permaculture than merely improving the way we manage our water, but it's a good start, says Cow. After all, if you're not protecting your water, the soil gets washed away, quality degrades, dams silt up and agriculture suffers. And you end up importing what could otherwise be grown, in which case you're merely exploiting someone else, while your own land, people and economy suffer.
"If you look at a lot of the systems we rely on – water, land, finance – we find we're coming up against limits that we've been ignoring for too long. The way were doing things at the moment is quite destructive: we're finding there's less soil to grow food, fossil fuels to keep our machines running, general ease and comfort." But permaculture, he suggests, is "a way to change the world by offering a better solution. It's common sense really," he concludes.
And this common sense does seem to making a difference. One of the organisers of the course, Annelie Roux, explains how Cow's teachings have already inspired many of the people on the island: "We've got a little community garden here in Paphos where we're putting the principles of permaculture into practice – turning old pallets and pool liners into beds to save water, growing beans on shady bamboo tepees, using the old canvas from billboard signs to cover our compost heap. But now we've done the course, we're much better equipped to analyse a situation, see what needs to be done and get on with it; we have the design tools to actually apply our good intentions. And, of course, it's enabled us to build up a much stronger network of people who are interested in permaculture."
The permaculturists of the island, she says, will definitely be organising a lot more workshops and courses to popularise the issue. And, if the idea of a sustainable and responsible life – for both you and future generations – appeals, perhaps it's time you found out a bit more about how to make that happen. After all, permaculture isn't just about the here and the now and the me. It's about the future and the us, I've discovered. And isn't that something we should all be working towards?
For more information about permaculture, contact Peter Cow at www.livingincircles.com. For further details and updates on permaculture in Cyprus, contact Annelie Roux on 99 714325, [email protected] or contact trainee permaculture teacher Sophia Matsi at [email protected]
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