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Balancing a natural claim and product safety
Source: Oscar Mayer
By Donna Berry
Natural labeling attracts shoppers. Refrigerated, frozen, ready-to-eat or ready-for-cooking, all types of meat and poultry increase their chance of purchase when the package sports a natural claim, even when the claim comes with a higher price.
All natural draws the highest awareness among shoppers who have seen production claims on packages of fresh meat and poultry, according to the Power of Meat 2018 report. On the other hand, as important as claims of being humanely raised and vegetarian-fed are to some shoppers, these claims have gone unnoticed by the majority of shoppers.
"Natural is the largest segment with the highest awareness," says Anne-Marie Roerink, principal, 210 Analytics, San Antonio, Texas, and author of the report. "Dollar sales for natural meat and poultry are nearly four times that of the organic segment, with sizeable sales across all proteins. Organic has the second-highest awareness, despite being a small segment. It is likely that awareness is affected by organic availability.
"Claim awareness is the first step in potentially justifying a price differential and building a point of differentiation for the retailer or brand," she says. "For each claim, the share of shoppers who would be more likely to buy it when they see it is higher than the share who say the claim has no impact on their likelihood to purchase. The gaps are particularly significant for humanely raised, hormone-free, antibiotic-free and all natural."
Unlike for most foods where no definition for the term natural exists, the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has defined natural as it pertains to meat and poultry. The definition, however, can be confusing and at times even misleading. The USDA states that meat and poultry products can be labeled natural if they are only minimally processed and don't have any artificial flavorings, colorings, preservatives or other additives.
So what's minimally processed? Some argue that deboning chicken breast is more than a minimal process. What are "artificial other additives?" There's a great deal of latitude with interpretation of that one.
For many marketers, humanely raised, hormone-free, antibiotic-free and similar claims are part of their justification of a natural claim. Research has also shown that consumers tend to associate natural meat and poultry labels with local, family farms.
"The ingredient label is still a major consideration for consumers who want to steer clear of things with chemical-sounding names," says Tom Rourke, director of business development, Corbion, Lenexa, Kansas. "Even if they don't know what might be unhealthy about some of those more traditional ingredients, they are still not comfortable with them. Many natural solutions make successful replacements for synthetic options in terms of efficacy, flavor, functionality and cost-in-use."
Flavor and texture adventure
The USDA specifically prohibits the use of artificial flavors in meat and poultry labeled as natural. Identifying natural options that deliver on flavor throughout shelf life, and after cooking, if applicable, can be challenging.
"Functionally natural flavors perform very similarly to artificial flavors, though some artificial flavors are difficult to replicate using natural flavors," says Roger Lane, marketing manager, savory flavors, Sensient Flavors, Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Yeast extracts are often part of a seasoning mix, as they enhance flavor and may be considered a clean-label alternative to monosodium glutamate. Yeast are microorganisms consumers are familiar with.
Many yeast extracts in the market are made from strains of baker's yeast. The yeast grows and ferments a sugar source, and is then exposed to enzymes that break the yeast cell wall, a natural process called autolysis. This allows the flavor components of protein and amino acids from the yeast cell to be extracted.
"Yeast extracts can provide taste enhancement when less clean ingredients are removed," Lane says. "Since we produce our own yeast extracts, we're able to meet the unique needs of each of our customers. If a manufacturer wants to go even cleaner than flavor or yeast extract, we also have a range of from-the-named-source extracts that are labeled as natural extract.
"Most taste issues can be solved either with a yeast extract alone or a combination of yeast extract and natural flavor," he says.
Flavors and seasonings are often delivered through breadings and batters. Manufacturers must be mindful of the multiple ingredients that go into coating the protein.
"In the process of breading a protein, the three basic steps include a pre-dust, the batter and the breading itself. Egg white proteins can aid with binding the breading to the protein substrate," says Elisa Maloberti, director, egg product marketing, American Egg Board, Chicago. "Egg white works well in a high-adhesion pre-dust at levels of 5 to 7 percent."
Egg whites are a clean-label alternative to chemical-sounding ingredients. They are a natural option and labeled simply as egg white on the ingredient statement.
Succulence and safety
Phosphates and modified food starches have long been used to bind moisture in proteins, improving succulence. They are very effective, however, they are not considered label friendly by some shoppers.
Plum ingredients are an alternative. They also possess other functional properties that can help clean up labels.
"Because of their high antioxidant levels, plum ingredients can improve display appearance and reduce lipid oxidation," says Kate Leahy, spokesperson for Sunsweet Ingredients, Yuba City, California. "Plum ingredients enhance browning, eliminating the need for caramel color. They also enhance the taste of seasonings, so formulators find they can reduce total sodium and spices in a product to reach a more balanced flavor. By reducing the amount of seasoning necessary, the cost of switching to plum ingredients often balances out."
For whole-muscle cuts, such as steaks, ribs or roasts, adding 1 percent fresh plum concentrate to a marinade, either through an injection or vacuum-tumbling process, will bind moisture and provide shelf life benefits. With cuts such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts that will be sold already cooked, the same concentration of fresh plum concentrate can be used, but it works best when also combined with a natural fruit powder to ensure moisture stays in the muscle.
"With sausages, adding 1 percent to 2 percent plum puree to the meat matrix during the emulsification process will bind moisture in both cooked and fresh sausages," Leahy says. "An additional benefit of using prune puree in sausage making is it allows for fat reduction without a loss of texture and flavor.
"For light-colored sausages, we recommend using 1 percent to 1.5 percent fresh plum concentrate. It binds moisture without darkening the meat," she says. "The concentrate will help brown the meat as it is cooked, enhancing taste and appearance."
Meat snacks may also benefit from prune ingredients. Prune puree, for example, can help reduce both sodium and sugar while slowing lipid oxidation, improving texture and chew, and replacing caramel color.
"As meat snacks – both in snack bar and jerky forms – continue to gain interest among consumers, the challenge becomes making these products palatable, with good flavor and texture, while also being lower in sodium and sugar," Leahy says. "Natural, functional ingredients, like prune-based ingredients, can go a long way in improving the flavor, appearance and acceptance of these foods."
For prepared meats containing modified corn starches, functional native starches are also an option to enhance texture and viscosity while allowing for a natural claim.
"We offer a functional native potato starch that provides water-holding capacity, purge control and stability, comparable to traditional modified starches in cooked meat and sausage applications," says Melissa Machen, senior technical services specialist, Cargill Texturizing Solutions, Minneapolis. "It appears on ingredient statements as simply 'potato starch.'"
Isolated fiber ingredients are also a natural alternative. Not only do they bind water, they add fiber to otherwise fiber-void foods.
"Chicory root fiber offers meat processors a label-friendly option to retain water in processed meats, improving the product's sensory characteristics and boosting yields through cook cycles," Machen says. "It may also be used as a fat replacer in low-fat meat applications."
"Many natural solutions make a successful replacement for synthetic options in terms of efficacy, flavor, functionality and cost-in-use." - Tom Rourke
Jefferson, Georgia-based World Technology Ingredients (WTI) Inc., has a lemon juice and vinegar blend, as well as a rice flour and lemon juice product to replace phosphates, while delivering excellent yields with great flavor profiles.
"Our natural phosphate alternatives achieve very comparable yields at around 1.0 percent usage rate in sausage, poultry and red meat applications, compared to traditional phosphates," says Klaus Kreuzner, director of sales at WTI.
Wenda Ingredients, Naperville, Illinois, offers a phosphate replacer that is a blend of brewer's yeast extract and citrus extracts. It is labeled simply "yeast extract, natural flavors."
"It can be used in injected or tumbled applications, as well as in ground and emulsified meats," says Brian Metzger, vice president of sales and business development.
Food safety and shelf life extension ingredients may also be cleaned up to allow for a natural claim. Rourke suggests replacing lactate or diacetate with vinegar for pathogen control and replacing propionate and benzoate with a cultured sugar ingredient. The latter is a natural option for inhibiting the growth of spoilage organisms and thus extending shelf life.
"While manufacturers are pushing for effective food safety solutions, consumers are also demanding familiar ingredients to do the job," says Travis Krause, proteins business manager, Kemin Food Technologies, Des Moines, Iowa. Kemin recently launched a reduced-flavor dry vinegar to round out its vinegar ingredient portfolio. It's available in liquid, dry, high-concentration and as organic.
"Use rates of 0.4 percent to 0.8 percent will inhibit microbial spoilage organisms in fresh meats and will inhibit Listeria in ready-to-eat meats," Krause says. "It can even be topically sprayed onto fresh meat cuts to extend days of packaged shelf life."
Plant extracts are often used for shelf life extension, as they are inherent sources of antioxidants.
"Acerola extract blends with rosemary and green tea allow for color and flavor protection compared to straight acerola, which controls color specifically," Krause says. "This blend can be used in naturally cured meat products as a cure accelerator to improve cure color."
Dollar sales for the natural segment is nearly four times that of the organic segment, according to Anne-Marie Roerink, author of the 2018 Power of Meat study.
Camlin Fine Sciences, Urbandale, Iowa, uses rosemary, green tea, mixed tocopherols and acerola, as well as clean-label chelators, such as ascorbic acid, to create synergistic combinations tailored for specific applications.
"Our natural offerings can replace synthetic antioxidants and, in most cases, provide equal or better shelf life management," says Jennifer Igou, general manager, North America at Camlin. "When comparing these clean-label products versus traditional antioxidants, the natural options do tend to be more expensive.
"Not only is the price-per-pound more, but typically a higher application rate is needed to get the shelf life that is desired," she says. "We work closely with the customer to understand all the needs including cost limitations when recommending a product."
In an application such as fresh ground chicken meat, the use of a natural shelf management product is common. In both a raw or cooked form, oxidation needs to be mitigated.
"The use of rosemary extract or a rosemary and green tea blend can significantly increase the shelf life by keeping oxidative by-products low, improving flavor and other sensory attributes of the ground meat," Igou says. "Pork sausage is an application where synthetic antioxidants are still very much being used. However, by switching to plant extracts, oftentimes an increase in shelf life can be achieved."
That's because synthetic antioxidants have limitations on their application rates, while for the most part, there is no upper limit restriction for their natural counterparts. Higher application rates can be used without impacting the flavor profile.
Wenda Ingredient's chemical antioxidant replacement solution combines sea salt with fruit and spice extracts. It is labeled "sea salt, natural flavors" and extends shelf life by protecting fresh meats from color degradation, spoilage microorganisms and oxidation. It protects against pathogens, too, according to Metzger.
"We also offer a true 'uncured' meat solution," Metzger says. "Fruit and spice extracts with polyphenols and flavonoid antioxidants fix the iron in the meat myoglobin and create cured color and flavor with no or very miniscule amounts of residual nitrites. This all-in-one solution eliminates chemical nitrates and nitrites, erythorbate, celery powder, lactates, diacetate, and cherry powder, and eliminates the need for high-pressure processing.
Using ingredients sourced from food rather than concocted in a lab assists with natural label claims.
"Brands and processors who proactively offer consumers cleaner, more natural, delicious meat and poultry products have an opportunity to elevate their brand and capture market share in this faster growing market segment," Metzger concludes.
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"New York state environmental officials announced Friday that they would impose far stricter regulations for a new type of natural gas drilling in the state's only two unfiltered water supplies, making it highly unlikely that any drilling will be done in the Catskills watershed that supplies drinking water to New York City...
...Although they did not impose an outright ban, state officials said that any natural gas company would have to conduct a separate environmental impact review for every well it proposed to drill in either watershed. In other areas, companies would face a far less cumbersome permit process that would rely on the state's own environmental assessment of where drilling can be allowed...
...With a major controversy surrounding the proposed drilling out of the way, state officials said that they expected to release their final regulations on hydraulic fracturing by the end of the year after considering more than 14,000 public comments.
While it stirred deep opposition in New York City and nearby counties, the drilling drew substantial support from many upstate residents who argued that the benefits would far outweigh any risks given the weakness of the economy.
The conservation department's commissioner, Pete Grannis, said that landowners' property rights had weighed heavily in the decision not to issue a ban on drilling in the two watersheds. He said that about 70 percent of watershed property is privately owned and that a ban would have undoubtedly brought on lawsuits from owners deprived of lucrative leasing deals with gas companies.
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RULE THIRTEEN
SPECIAL RULES FOR THE FILM EDITING AWARD
1. A Reminder List of all eligible motion pictures shall be sent with a
nominations ballot to all members of the Film Editors Branch, who shall
vote in the order of their preference for not more than five productions.
2. The five productions receiving the highest number of votes shall become
the nominations for final voting for the Film Editing award.
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Academy members.
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Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth Opportunities, Future Trends, Covid-19 Impact, SWOT Analysis, Competition and Forecasts 2022 to 2030
The Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period 2022-2030.
Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) Market Overview:
A Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) is a device that provides electrical isolation between two or more circuits. It ensures the safety of personnel and equipment by preventing the transfer of energy from one circuit to another. PCI allows workers to safely work on live equipment without being exposed to live voltage. Portable PCI is small and lightweight for easy mobility. It's perfect for use in small spaces or on mobile devices. Removable PCI is larger than Portable PCI, but offers more features and capabilities. It is designed for stationary applications. The growth of this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for PCI products in medical and microelectronics applications.
Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) market size, estimates, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K Units) and revenue (million USD), with historical and forecast data for the period 2017 to 2030, with 2022 being considered as the base year. This report segments the global Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) market in detail. Regional market sizes related to products by type, by application, and by the player are also delivered. In estimating the size of the market, we considered the impact of COVID-19 and the Russian-Ukraine war.
Major Segments Covered in the Global Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) Market:
Air Science, Envair, Lamsystems, Biodex, Quantum Air Technology, Mach-Aire, NuAire, Laftech, and Others
Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) Market by Types:
Portable Type
Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) Market by Applications:
Micro-Electronic Application
Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) Market by Regions:
North America is expected to dominate the market in terms of revenue during the forecast period owing to the presence of a large number of key players and the early adoption of the technology. The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to rising demand for PCI devices in emerging countries such as China and India. Latin America is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to the increasing number of surgical procedures and growing awareness about the benefits of PCI devices. Europe is expected to be the second largest market during the forecast period owing to the presence of a large number of key players and rising awareness about the benefits of PCI devices. Middle East & Africa is expected to witness moderate growth over the forecast period due to lack of awareness about PCI devices and stringent regulations.
Growth Factors:
Rising demand for cleanrooms in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with more and more new drugs and medical devices being approved based on rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)
Technological advances in portable compatible isolators for global medical tourism boom
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What is the CAGR of Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) market?
The Portable Compliant Isolator (PCI) Market is growing at a CAGR of 9% During Forecast Period.
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- Portable Type, Mobile Type
- Medical Application, Micro-Electronic Application, Others
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While some Caribbean economies have little more than tourism to sustain themselves, even those with other resources can find themselves hurting.
"It goes back to undisciplined fiscal policies," Alleyne said. "When things were great, when oil was $100 per barrel and gold was high, they decided, 'OK it's time to party.' When these prices plummeted, they found themselves without any buffers to manage that process."
When Hurricane Matthew swept through Haiti last fall it left severe damage in the southern portion of the country. Here an elderly woman walks along a debris filled street in Roche a Bateau on Oct. 9, 2016. PATRICK FARRELL pfarrell@miamiherald.com
Institutional problems and political uncertainty have buffeted a Haitian economy already hit hard by natural disasters. Flooding from last year's Hurricane Matthew and a prolonged drought have weighed heavily on growth, and the country is still feeling the after-effects of a devastating Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake.
"Economic activity in Haiti and Jamaica was adversely affected by drought conditions as well as structural obstacles, including institutional weaknesses, tight fiscal budgets and high unemployment and underemployment," ECLAC said in its annual forecasting report.
Although ECLAC estimates 2.1 percent economic growth for Haiti, the World Bank is predicting the economy will decline by -0.6 as Haiti continues to wrestle with double-digit inflation, a hunger crisis in the region slammed by Matthew, a depreciating domestic currency and low investment levels.
The Haïti Priorise project, which brings together a group of economists, is looking at ways to not only perk up economic growth but provide improved services to the Haitian population. It is run by the Copenhagen Consensus Center, a think tank that has receive Canadian government funding.
Among the suggestions to boost economic growth are faster Internet service and more digitization. Pantelis Koutroumpis, a research fellow at Imperial College Business School in London, noted that it takes 312 days to start a business in Haiti and 97 days to register a property. Both processes, he said, can be reduced significantly if the infrastructure that powers the country's Internet is improved to allow for digitized registrations.
The Cuban government is more optimistic about the island's prospects than ECLAC is. It is predicting economic growth of around 2 percent with an increase in tourism leading the way. But other economists aren't as sanguine. Pavel Vidal, a professor at Javeriana University in Colombia, is forecasting a decline of between .3 percent and 1.4 percent in the Cuban economy.
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Cuban tourism officials are predicting the number of international visitors will increase to a record 4.2 million. The officials say tourism arrivals for January and February were up 15 percent over the first two months of 2016.
But as economic problems in Venezuela deepen, the future of crucial oil supplies from Cuba's main benefactor are in question. The government recently announced that premium gasoline wouldn't be available on the island in April, and long lines at gas stations are becoming more frequent.
To achieve sustainable growth, analysts say Cuba needs to undertake economic reforms such as unifying its unwieldy dual currency system and creating a more attractive environment for foreign investors, including allowing them to directly hire their Cuba workers, cutting through red tape, making it easier to sign contracts, and offering better legal guarantees.
Cuba has said it wants foreign investment to be a cornerstone of its future economic development.
Meanwhile, high debt burdens, large government deficits and a lack of competitiveness remain at the center of the economic challenges facing the Caribbean, said Justin Ram, director of economics for the Caribbean Development Bank.
The bank is projecting economic growth for the Caribbean region at 1.7 percent this year. But Ram said the Caribbean as a whole will continue to lag other regions unless it addresses high levels of crime and violence in some countries, unemployment and poverty and reduces its high debt levels.
"We're not seeing the level of investments we need to boost growth," he said. "Our economies have not kept pace with the kind of competitiveness we are seeing in other parts of the world. We are lagging behind... with respect to the types of economic reforms they are pushing through to keep their economies competitive."
Caribbean nations also need to improve their "doing business" environment, he said. "Investors look for these things," Ram said.
Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell and St. Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet discuss their countries' prospects at recent "Caribbean Dilemma" conference organized by the Miami Herald and the World Bank.
In the Dominican Republic, last year's brisk growth (6.8 percent) is expected to ease somewhat as major construction projects are completed and government expenditures drop. Tax evasion and a large informal economy remain persistent challenges in the Caribbean's largest tourism destination, according to the World Bank.
There are also questions about the future of the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, which also includes Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, now that it appears NAFTA will be reopened.
"There is concern about what happens with DR-CAFTA if it becomes part of the bulls eye in the Trump equation," said Jason Marczak, director of the Latin America Economic Growth Initiative at the Atlantic Center's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center.
Among the smaller Caribbean economies that have introduced reforms and, as a result, are seeing economic growth is Grenada. Its rules-based fiscal policy drives the budget process rather than the other way around, and it also requires officials to report their assets.
Last year's growth rate was even higher than the 2.6 percent the government had anticipated, said Prime Minister Keith Mitchell during a recent visit to Miami to participate in a Caribbean growth conference organized by the Miami Herald and World Bank.
"With what we are seeing on the levels of construction and business activities in the country, and the further growth in the agriculture sector and tourism... we believe we will, in fact, top" last year's growth, Mitchell said.
Increased exports, more tourism arrivals and fiscal reforms in the country known as the Spice Island have allowed Grenada to reduce its unemployment levels from 40 percent to 28 percent in the last few years. While that's still high, the reduction makes it clear "that things are happening in the country," Mitchell said.
Another Caribbean country that may be turning the corner is Jamaica. It has increased tax revenues and international reserves after years of struggling with high debt and low growth. This year, the recovery is expected to continue with "slow, incremental growth," Alleyne said. Growth projections range from 1.7 percent to over 2 percent, thanks to low oil prices and an improving Jamaican investment climate.
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La Mera Obrera is a gastronomic project headed by and employing women in La Obrera, just south of the city's historic center.
Pineapple, lavender, chile ancho, hibiscus flower, clove, cinnamon and black pepper infused into mezcal. These are the potent ingredients that make up Xila.
Being responsible toward producers, honoring traditional recipes and traditional cooks — who are most often women — is a major focus of Hierba Dulce.
Some members of the Mayan community see hypocrisy in spreading the term Maya without any focus on preserving the Mayan language.
Andrés Valverde was brewing his own beer at 16. Now, at 24, his brews and distillations are being enjoyed across Mexico.
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Steve Harvey Wiki: TV Shows, Wife, Net Worth, Miss Universe, and a Shot at Redemption
By: Naveen Rao - Published: March 27, 2017 at 9:52 am
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People will probably never let Steve Harvey forget about his mistake at the 2015 Miss Universe pageant, but the comedian still takes it in stride. With a net worth of $100.0 million, multiple TV shows, books and hosting events, Harvey is a busy man who has no time to dwell on the past.
When Steve Harvey made the massive blunder at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant by announcing Miss Colombia as the winner instead of Miss Philippines, there was little anybody else could talk about. Though Harvey has apologized and made up for his mistake, he is still the butt of many jokes, as was evident after the Oscars goof-up this year when La La Land was incorrectly named as the Best Picture winner. To Harvey's credit, he took the jokes well, even poking fun at himself at times. With four TV shows, multiple books, and a radio show, people are curious to know more about him. Here are details from Steve Harvey's wiki.
A Rough Start
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Steve Harvey is a comedian, host, producer, radio personality, actor, and author. He was born on January 17, 1957, which makes Steve Harvey's age 60. He hosts The Steve Harvey Morning Show, the Steve Harvey talk show, Family Feud, and Little Big Shots. He hosted Showtime at the Apollo for seven years, starred in The Steve Harvey Show, and was featured in The Original Kings of Comedy. Harvey struggled at the beginning of his career as a stand-up comedian in the mid-80s. He was homeless for several years and would sleep in his car when a hotel room would not be provided by the venue he performed at.
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A Man of Many Talents
After becoming a finalist on the Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search, Steve Harvey's career took off. Three years into his stint as a host for It's Showtime at the Apollo, he had his own show on the Warner Brothers network. Harvey soon branched out into other fields within entertainment to showcase his talents. He was in films like Racing Stripes, The Fighting Temptations, and Love Don't Cost a Thing. Harvey also released a hip-hop and R&B album and wrote the books, Steve Harvey's Big Time, Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man, and Straight Talk No Chaser: How to Find and Keep a Man.
A Massive Net Worth
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So, just how much is Steve Harvey worth? Steve Harvey's net worth is a huge $100.0 million and sure to grow. With his own dating site, multiple TV shows, and his hosting gig at the Miss Universe pageant, his net worth will continue to increase. Harvey has been married three times and has seven children. Currently, he is married to Marjorie Bridges, who he says has made him a better man and has changed his life. Thanks to the fortune Harvey has accumulated over the years, Steve Harvey's kids are well taken care of.
Redemption is the Best Medicine
As for the Miss Universe pageant, the Internet will never let it go. There are tons of Steve Harvey memes that make fun of the mistake, and Harvey himself is taking it in stride. In fact, he opened the 2016 Miss Universe jokingly saying, "If something happens at the end, if I get this name wrong, I step to the right, and I drop down in this trap door." He told the audience, "Let's get this out of the way. I know what you're thinking: 'Is that the guy from last year? Did they bring that guy from last year?' Well, they did. It's me. I'm back."
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Out of her studio in Austin, Texas, Kate Winternitz designs and creates her delicate line of jewelry. Kate captures beauty through simplicity in her jewelry keeping her designs clean and refined. Her handcrafted jewelry often showcases the beautiful color, shape or cut of a particular natural gemstone framed by simple gold, vermeil and sterling silver accents.
Kate Winternitz jewelry reflects the artist's background in art history, design and studio art through attention to thoughtful composition, classic motifs, and fine craftsmanship. The small scale and intricate quality of her work mirrors her love of detail in art and nature which she continues to explore through other fine arts and crafts particularly textiles, surface design and metalwork.
Kate is committed to the best ethical and environmental jewelry practices and makes every effort to use only recycled metals and ethically sourced stones.


The following principles are intended to aid members of the IAHP in maintaining ethical conduct. These are standards by which a physician may determine conduct in relationships with patients, with colleagues, with members of the scientific community, and with the public at large.
2. Hygienic Physicians should strive continually to improve their skill and scientific knowledge and make their attainments available to the individuals under their care.
3. Hygienic Physicians should recognize that individuals have an inalienable right to share in making decisions pertaining to their care. Hygienic Physicians should guide and educate persons toward this goal and actively encourage them to become self-reliant in their maintenance of their own health.
4. Hygienic Physicians will observe the law in the conduct of their practice; they shall uphold the dignity of the Association and fully accept, its self-imposed disciplines.
5. Hygienic Physicians may advertise where legal. In doing so, however, they should at all times be guided by principles of dignity and good taste.
6. Hygienic Physicians shall not reveal the confidences entrusted to them in the course of their care, or the deficiencies observed in a person's character, unless required to do so by law, or unless it becomes necessary in order to protect the welfare of the individual or of the community.
7. Members of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians are expected to uphold the good name, integrity and reputation of their professional colleagues at all times, both publicly and privately, and it is agreed that all conflict of philosophy and practice should be resolved within the confines of the Association.
8. Members of the Association shall refrain from involvement in the marketing and/or profiting from the sale of therapeutic products, nutritional supplements, etc. to their patients.


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La lletra tipogràfica Ming o Song és molt utilitzada per escriure caràcters xinesos. És utilitzada en xinès, japonès i coreà. En l'actualitat és la més utilitzada en Xinès i Japonès.

Història

A la Xina
La impremta es va inventar a la Xina durant la dinastia Song. En aquell temps cada bloc d'impressió contenia dues plaques orientades una al costat de l'altre. Els blocs de fusta eren tallats en peces rectangulars, col·locant les línies de la fusta en posició horitzontal. Com que estaven les línies en posició horitzontal, era molt més fàcil tallar els patrons en la direcció de les línies que en posició vertical. El tall vertical o una altra direcció, a part de ser més costós, en xocar amb les línies horitzontals era més fàcil que es trenqués la fusta. Això va forçar a produir un tipus de lletra amb els traços horitzontals prims i els verticals gruixuts. Per evitar llàgrimes i cues, els acabaments dels traços també es van fer gruixuts.

La lletra tipogràfica Song va estar a ple funcionament durant la dinastia Song, però no era suficientment madura. Altres lletres tipogràfiques més populars en aquells anys, imitaven l'estil de cal·ligrafia xinesa, com els treballs de Yan Zhenqing (颜体; Yán-tǐ), Liu Gongquan (柳体; Liǔ-tǐ), i Ouyang Xun (欧体; Ōu-tǐ).

Durant la dinastia Ming el preu de la fusta es va incrementar, el tipus de lletra Song es podia tallar utilitzant peces de fusta més petites que les que imitaven l'estil de la cal·ligrafia xinesa, fent-la molt popular.

Aquesta lletra tipogràfica va canviar molt poc des de la dinastia Song fins a la dinastia Ming. Per això la gent d'aquesta última dinastia l'anomenaven "tipus de lletra estàtica".

Gràcies a la seva popularitat durant els anys de la dinastia Ming, aquest tipus de lletra va arribar al Japó i Corea. Com va arribar durant els anys de la dinastia Ming, se li va donar el nom de "tipus de lletra Ming".

Al Japó
Al Japó és anomenada "Minchō" que significa "dinastia Ming", que va ser l'època d'arribada al país i durant la qual va ser creat l'estil "Minchō". El creador del japonès modern de l'estil d'impressió mòbil, Motoki Shōzō (or Motogi), va modelar els caràcters a partir dels arribats de la Xina, utilitzant un mètode electrolític per la fabricació que havia après de l'americà William Gamble, in 1869. Motoki va crear, basat en els continus estudis dels caràcters a la Bíblia xinesa de Gamble, a complet tipus de lletra, afegint-li tots els tipus de caràcters japonesos.

Al Japó coexisteixen tres tipus escriptures, el Hiragana, Katakana, i el kanji.

A Corea
Quan va arribar a Corea, que ja tenien una categoria de similar de lletres tipogràfiques per l'alfabet coreà, anomenat "hangul", es va anomenar "myengjo", la manera coreana per llegir caràcters xinesos "明朝". Aquest nom va durar fins recentment, influenciat per la pronunciació japonesa.

El ministre de cultura va fer una estandardització dels termes tipogràfics el 1993, canviant el nom de "myeongjo" per "batang", que en coreà significa els fonaments o la base, terme utilitzat fins a l'actualitat.

Anàlisi de la lletra tipogràfica Ming

El tipus de lletra Ming té com a principals característiques:

 Traç vertical gruixut que contrasta amb el traç horitzontal prim.
 Ornamentació triangular al final dels traços horitzontals simples.
 Presenta una alta geometria.

Tenen el pes de la línia variable i decoracions característiques al final de les línies similars a les serifs, aquest tipus de lletra és comparable a les occidentals serif, i oposada a les Gòtiques, les quals són comparables a les de pal sec.
Moltes vegades hi ha moltes maneres d'escriure el mateix caràcter xinès, estan col·lectivament associades com a variants d'un caràcter xinès. Algues d'aquestes diferències venen per la simplificació de caràcters, feta al temps de Mao Zedong, o altres eleccions, mentre que altres són purament ortogràfiques com diferents estils de traços.

Lletres tipogràfiques

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Yao Defen, the world's tallest woman, dies at 39
Yao Defen, the world's tallest woman at 7'7", has died.
The Associated Press, via the Philippine Star, reports Yao died at her home in China's Anhui province last month. Her death was confirmed on Wednesday by a local government official, the report said. It is not clear what she died of, but the report said a tumor on her pituitary gland disrupted the levels of growth hormone in her body.
Guinness World Records recognized her as the world's tallest living woman in 2010. According to the report, Yao lamented her unusual height. "I am very unhappy. Why am I this tall?," she reportedly said in a Chinese-language video three years ago.
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Q: File Handling in c not producing the required result I am new to file handling, when I tried to read data from keypad to file and output the contents of that file on the screen I am not getting the desired result with the code below
/* get data from the keyboared till the end of file and write it to the
file named "input" agian read the data from this file on to the screen*/

#include <stdio.h>

   int main()
   {
     FILE *fp;
     char c;
     printf("enter the data from the keyboared\n");

     fp=fopen("input.txt","w");

     while((c=getchar()!=EOF))
     {
       putc(c,fp);
     }

     fclose(fp);

     printf("reading the data from the file named input\n");

     fopen("input.txt","r");

     while((c=getc(fp))!=EOF)
     {
       printf("%c",c);
     }

     fclose(fp);

     return 0;

  }

I am getting output something like this h ?
Also is there a way so that i can find out where on the harddisk this file is created?

A: First up, this is wrong because of precedence.

while((c=getchar()!=EOF))
                       ^

Instead of storing the character, you will continuously store the comparison between the character and EOF. So you will continuously store a long line of 1.
Try this:
while((c=getchar())!=EOF)
                  ^

Second getc and getchar return int. So ch should be int, not char. Using a char could mean the loop will never terminate on some systems.

A: The line:
fopen("input.txt","r");

Is obviously wrong. Seems you want:
fp = fopen("input.txt","r");

Instead.

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New Harbor Capital announced today that its portfolio company, Fix-It 24/7 ("Fix-It", "the Company"), has completed an acquisition of Builder's Heating and Air Conditioning ("Builders"). Based in Denver, Colorado, Builders has been providing HVAC services to the greater Denver metropolitan market for over 70 years.
"We are excited to expand our team and footprint in Denver by partnering with a trusted and established company like Builder's Heating and Air Conditioning. We look forward to continuing to provide premier service to all Builder's clients." said George Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer of Fix-It.
Headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, Fix-It 24/7 is a leading provider of non-discretionary home maintenance, repair, and replacement services, across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Fix-It exclusively serves the residential home segment, providing around-the-clock services through a technically-skilled and certified staff of technicians and installers.
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#include "LedItConfig.h"
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Waterdeep
sword coast
Main Page >> Places >> Waterdeep
Crown of the North, City of Splendors, Waterdeep the Mighty
Who Rules: The sixteen Lords of Waterdeep, whose identities are unknown to the general populace. Piergeiron the Paladinson, Warden of Waterdeep and Commander of the Watch, is the Open Lord and a ruler beyond reproach; all others attend the Lords' Court in disguise.
Who Really Rules: The Lords, with the support of the guard, watch, and Magisters (judges), and the consent of the guilds and nobility.
Population: rarely falls below 122,000 beings; may increase up to fivefold in times of busiest trading. Most are of Northern human descent, but respectable numbers of elves dwell here, as well as the rarer gnomes and dwarves. Halflings are the most numerous non-humans.
Major Products: Trade is the lifesblood of Waterdeep. Virtually any item imaginable is either made locally or readily imported; also, visiting caravans are well provided for. Though eclipsed by the shipwrights of Orlumbor, the Waterdhavian shipyards prosper. The City of Splendors is also a major center for scholarship and the arts.
Armed Forces: Waterdeep maintains two armed forces, the guard and the watch. The city guard serves as the Waterdhavian soldiery, and its members staff garrisons, road patrols, and watchposts, and serves as bodyguards and gate guards. The watch polices the city; in addition to catching criminals, its members settle disputes, give directions, summon priestly aid, and promote the notion that The City of splendors is open to all who know how to behave themselves.
Notable Mages:
Kappiyan Flurmastyr sells potions to fund his seemingly constant research; most deal with his apprentice, Shalara Malarkkin.
Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun is by far the best known mage in the City of Splendors. Long rumored to be the power behind the Lords (if not one himself), he is the most powerful wizard of the Sword Coast. Well-respected and much-feared, his every word bears listening.
The eccentric Maaril stays in his Dragon Tower, in Sea Ward.
Maskar Wands is patriarch of an old and powerful noble family. While a power in city politics, he rarely leaves his villa unless provoked by some irresponsible use of magic within Waterdeep.
Mhair Szeltune is head of the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors, the mage's guild of Waterdeep. She is an uncanny judge of character and a sharp player at politics and intrigue.
Notable Temples:
If a deity is worshiped in the Realms, odds are that it has at least one follower in the City of Splendors – or likely a wandering priest or two, and maybe a shrine. There are seven major temple complexes in the city: The House of Inspired Hands (temple of Gond), the Spires of the Morning (Lathander), the House of Wonder (Mystra), the House of the Moon (Selûne), the Temple of Beauty (Sune), the House of Heroes (Tempus), and the Tower of Luck (Tymora).
One can also find mostly permanent shrines to Silvanus, Mielikki, Chauntea, Lliira, Sharess, and Siamorphe. In addition, secret temples and hidden shrines to the dark gods are whispered to exist, many below the streets of Waterdeep.
There is also a building in Trades Ward called the Plinth that is kept as a place of worship and meditation for all faiths.
Notable Rogues' and Thieves' Guilds: The last official thieves' guld in Waterdeep was destroyed in 1300 DR, and while there have been many claimants to that position and title over the years, there have been no groups of sufficient power to challenge the Lords. Rumors persist regarding a new crimelord, but nothing has been proven.
The survivors of that purge regrouped in Athkatla, and became the Shadow Thieves. This nefarious organization strikes at the Lords of Waterdeep whenever it can. Their symbol remains a black silk mask impaled on a stiletto blade; many Waterdhavians remember another calling card, a single, severed human foot.
The Knights of the Shield is a secret society seeking to manipulate the politics and commerce of the Sword Coast to its own advantage. One apparent step in this plan involves the infiltration of one of its members into the Lords of Waterdeep. Little else is known of them.
Important Persons:
Blazidon One-Eye handles many mercenary appointments for itinerant warriors. If you need a job, seek him in Virgin's Square.
Elaith "the Serpent" Craulnobur is thought to be one of Waterdeep's richest citizens, coming by much of his lucre dishonestly. This infamous elf often hires mercenaries and funds adventuring companies, but few ever survive his commissions. He is a dangerous swordsman.
Helve Ultrace is Senior Armsmaster of the watch, and is responsible for much internal administration. His workload frays his temper.
Mulgor collects fines and fees for the Magisters and the Lords. He is iron-willed and can extract a fee from anybody.
Captain Rulathon is Lord Piergeiron's second-in-command of the watch, known and well-liked in the city. He always takes time to travel the city, and despises slavery and inhuman religious practices.
Important Features in Town:
Waterdeep is divided into seven wards: Castle Ward, City of the Dead, Dock Ward, North Ward, Sea Ward, Southern Ward, and Trades Ward.
Castle Ward encompasses Mount Waterdeep and much of the city's government. Here is located Castle Waterdeep, the seat of power, and the Palace of Waterdeep (alias Piergeiron's Palace), before which stands Ahghairon's Tower, once home of Waterdeep's first Lord. This ward is also a common place for retired adventurers to make their homes, if they enjoy intrigue and 'night life.' The guard mans Peaktop Eyrie on the mountain, where griffon steeds are stabled. Other sites in Castle Wards are the Spires of the Morning, Blackstaff Tower, Mirt's Mansion, and the Walking Statue. Shops such as Balthorr's Rare & Wondrous Treasures, Halamber Lutes & Harps, Halls of Hilmer Master Armourer, and Phalantar's Philters and Components are found here, as is the Market, largest open market in the city. Taverns include the Crawling Spider, the Elfstone Tavern, the Mighty Manticore, and the Quaffing Quaggoth. The Jade Jug is Castle Ward's best known inn, Silavene's is a notrious festhall.
The City of the Dead is a park-like area surrounded by high walls. It is often visited during the day by wanderers and the odd picnic. At night, the gates are closed, for this is Waterdeep's graveyard. More important folk have personal graves or family shrines, while others are confined to larger crypts (some of which touch on other dimensions).
Dock Ward is situated hard on the Great Harbor of Waterdeep, and holds the docks, shipyards, and warehouses for the sea trade. The harbor is inhabited by merfolk who keep the peace within their own watery city. This is the most crowded, dirty, and rough district of the city; its vital commerce and shady dealings keep its streets busy at all hours. Noted shops include House of Pride Perfumes, Serpentil Books and Folios, the Smokehouse, and Whistling Blades. This ward has innumerable taverns, inns, and festhalls of wildly varying notoriety. Other sites include the Old Xoblob Shop, famous for its battle trophies.
North Ward is the land of the established nobility and their villas. The moneyed classes make their homes here, far removed from the (literally) lower classes by the docks and in Southern Ward. Downybeard Tobacconist, Fallen Stars Fish, Hriiat Fine Pastries, and Sulmest's Splendid Shoes and Boots are representative North Ward shops; taverns include the Grinning Lion and the Misty Beard. The Gentle Mermaid is one of Faerûn's largest gambling houses.
The newest ward, Sea Ward contains many of Waterdeep's temples, along with many newer noble families and retired adventurers who can afford an odd villa or two. Halazar's Fine Gems and Selchoun's Sundries Shop are found in Sea Ward, as are such taverns as the Broken Lance, the Fiery Flagon, Gounar's, and Wyvern's Rest. Inns include the Golden Harp and Pilgrim's Rest. One may also see the Dragon Tower of Maaril, Naingate, Blue Alley, and the Field of Triumph, Waterdeep's arena.
Southern Ward (or South Ward, to the natives) is a place of caravan masters and traders, for it is close to the South Gate, the opening to the Trade Way. Here one finds stables, ironmongers, and a goodly variety of inns and taverns. Many poor but honest Waterdhavians live here, as well as a few retired adventurers and rising merchants. Shops include Brian the Swordmaster's smithy and shop (good, but costly), the Old Monster Shop, and Pelauvir's Counter (a general store). The Fiery Fool, The Full Cup, the House of Good Spirits, the Jade Dancer (also a festhall), the Spouting Fish, and the Sword's Rest are all taverns to be found in South Ward. The wizard Kappiyan Flurmastyr lives here.
Trades Ward houses the homes and places of business of most of the city's craftsmen and artisans, and the headquarters of more than 40% of Waterdeep's guilds. Noted shops include Belmonder's Meats, Orsabbas's Fine Imports, Riautar's Weaponry, the Riven Shield Shop, Saern's Fine Swords, and Thentavva's Boots. Bowels of the Earth and the Underdark are the best known taverns; Gondalim's, the Inn of the Dripping Dagger, Maelstrom's Notch, and the Unicorn's Horn are sample inns. Other sites include the Court of the White Bull (market), Mhair's Tower, Virgin's Square (sellsword hiring), and the Plinth (temple for all faiths).
Local Lore:
Waterdeep's climate is typically northern; that is, cold and damp. The mountain's sheltering effects limit all but the worst storms, and the city rarely swelters, even at summer's height. But Waterdhavian winters are fierce, and the north winds bring cold to every crevice.
Before humans came to dwell here, Mount Waterdeep was said to have been a dwarven citadel. The entire mountain is riddled with passages and tunnels which were occupied by dwarves, then drow, and finally, the mad archmage Halaster and his Seven apprentices. His subterranean empire is called Undermountain, and some insist he still walks its halls, tormenting all his visitors. An entire lawless city, Skullport, is also rumored to be down there somewhere. Both the Waterdeep sewers and the Dungeon of the Crypt (below North Ward, entered via the City of the Dead) are thought to link with Undermountain. One entry is known to exist at the Yawning Portal, Durnan's inn in the Dock Ward.
Waterdeep was used as a human trading site more than two millennia ago. The first mention of Waterdeep as a city of warlords occurs only 400 years ago; it was truly established in 1032 DR, the year Ahghairon slew Warlord Raurlor to become the first Lord of Waterdeep. (This is used as year 0 in the Northreckoning system of dating; the Year of the Prince is 325 NR.)
Ahghairon's rule was challenged by the renegade Lord Kerrigan in 1246 DR, but the traitor failed. When Ahghairon died in 1256 DR, the guildmasters seized control, ushering in a period of bitter strife known as the Guildwars. This ended in 1273 DR, when the Magisters were established and the secret Lords regained power. The city has continued to grow and prosper since that time.
The Waterdhavian Mindset:
Waterdhavians are a composite of their component parts. Many citizens are recent arrivals from other parts of the world, all with different viewpoints, deities, and attitudes. As a result, Waterdeep is varied and cosmopolitan in nature, open to the many nationalities and races of the realms. It is not so much a melting pot as a gem grinder – smoothing the rough edges so individuals shine at their best.
Waterdhavians can show the bluff honesty of a Dalesman, the calculating planning of a Sembian, the honor of a Cormyrean, the independence of a Westie and the sly cunning of a Moonsea native. These behaviors can all be exhibited in the same individual, and the art of choosing the right frame of mind for a certain instance is inherent to the city's character. "Live and let live" best describes most attitudes; the pursuit of wealth and happiness is too important. If you're ridiculed in Waterdeep, you brought it on yourself.
Waterdhavians don't talk about the weather; commerce and distant wars are better fare. Slow to anger, a Waterdhavian will plainly state her feelings as a warning before voices are raised. "I don't find that amusing, friend," is often said. Waterdhavians try to be understanding and open-minded, but the trend is not pursued fanatically. It is accepted that nobles, merchants, adventurers, traders, and immigrants all have their own places in society, but that doesn't mean they want to associate with each other.
They never form a society of equals, but Waterdeep's own are hard to surprise, whether with invading gods or walking statues or flying carpets. They have seen it all before.
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There is still over a month left until Halloween, but one small town in Greece already looks like it was decorated by overzealous Goths. If you suffer from arachnophobia, then we do not recommend traveling to Aitoliko – a Greek fishing village where spiders have decided to cover everything along the shores of a lagoon with cobwebs that stretch the length of several football fields. It is absolute nightmare fuel.
According to Science Alert, the decorators are spiders from the genus Tetragnatha, which are more commonly known as "stretch spiders" (because of their bodies, not their weaving abilities). While the visuals are alarming and unexpected, experts have assured Aitoliko residents that it is not a sign of the End Times. "The phenomenon we observed in Aitoliko is not unprecedented," said University of Thrace molecular biologist Maria Chatzaki. She added that the massive web is the result of a population explosion, and that beneath the sheets are huge numbers of small spiders that are there to mate. The spiders are found in many parts of the world, and the phenomenon happens every year around late summer or early fall. Chatzaki added that the spiders are not dangerous to humans and that when they are done with their "party" they will soon die.
As for why the stretch spiders chose that spot to set up shop, Chatzaki says that it was a perfect storm. "When an animal finds abundant food, high temperatures, and sufficient humidity, it has the ideal conditions to be able to make large populations." The researcher says that in the Ilia province of Greece, a very similar scene occurs every three to five years.
The worst part about it may, in fact, be that the increased spider population also results in an increase in the mosquito population.
Thousands of tiny spiders are pretty creepy, but at least they don't have wings and aren't out for human blood.


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Kafr (1,7,7-trimethylbicyklo[2.2.1]heptan-2-on) je přírodní látka získávaná původně ze dřeva stromu kafrovníku (Cinnamomum camphora). Je obsažen také v bornejském stromu Dryobalanops aromatica, v silici bazalky, rozmarýny lékařské, šalvěje lékařské, v mrkvi atd. V současnosti se vyrábí i synteticky. Z chemického hlediska jde o monoterpen.

Historie

Slovo kafr pochází z francouzského slova camphre či přímo ze středověké latiny od slova camfora. Název byl nakonec odvozen ze staré malajštiny z termínu "kapur barus", což v doslovném překladu znamená "křída z Barusu". Barus byl název starověkého přístavu v blízkosti dnešního města Sibolga na západním pobřeží ostrova Sumatra (dnes jde o provincii Severní Sumatra v Indonésii), kde probíhal především čilý obchod s kořením a právě kafrem. Termín kapur barus znamenalo tehdy pro obchodníky koupit tuhou silici stromu kafrovníku, kterou dodávali místní domorodci. I dnes mají místní kmeny pro mízu z kafrovníku široké využití od deodorantu, po použití při tradičních rituálech.

Výroba
Kafr se dá vyrobit z alfa-pinenu, který je ve velkém množství obsažen v jehličnatých stromech. Dá se vydestilovat i z terpentýnu. Spolu s kyselinou octovou jako rozpouštědlem za katalýzy jiné silné kyseliny se alfa-pinen snadno přeskupí na kamfen, pomocí hydrolýzy je převeden na isoborneol a jeho oxidací vzniká kafr. V přírodě se pak vyskytuje především jako D-enantiomer.

Použití
Kafr byl společně s nitrocelulózou využíván k výrobě celuloidu, prvního syntetického termoplastu.

V současnosti se používá jako repelent proti hmyzu, v pyrotechnice, aromaterapii, ale především v lékařství, kde je přidáván do mastí, jako součást zábalů, neboť má obdobné účinky jako menthol.

Kafr má dráždivé účinky na kůži a sliznicích, čímž způsobuje jejich překrvení. Rychle vstřebává do kůže a urychluje průběh zánětlivého procesu tím, že zrychluje absorpci zánětu. Kromě toho v místě aplikace vyvolává hřejivý pocit a působí jako mírné lokální antiseptikum a anestetikum. Kromě zánětů působí pozitivně na unavené svaly, pomáhá při revmatických potížích a své místo má také v inhalátorech. Zvláště v zemích jako Čína je to tradiční součást lidové medicíny. Je také prevencí proti rzi a umisťuje se do truhel s kovovými nástroji.

Ve starověké a středověké Evropě byl kafr používán i jako přísada do bonbónů. V současnosti je kafr používán jako ochucovadlo sladkostí v Asii. Při přípravě dezertů je zase kafr často používán v Indii, kde je známý pod názvem "kachha karpooram" nebo "pachha karpoora" ("surový kafr"), dá se koupit i ve specializovaných obchodech s indickým zbožím jako "jedlý kafr". Pod názvem "rasak karpooram" je pak používán jako látka toxická, často jako repelent ukládaný mezi oblečení.

Kafr je široce využíván při hinduistických náboženských obřadech uctívajících boha Šivu (hindský bůh zkázy a znovuzrození). Hořící kafr nezanechává popel, který je v náboženství symbolem vědomí. V mnoha indických chrámech však bylo pálení kafru v hlavních svatyních omezeno, neboť hořící kafr uvolňuje silné těžké uhlíkaté zplodiny.

Nebezpečnost
Při požití ve větším množství je kafr jedovatý. Může způsobit křeče, zmatenost, podrážděnost a neuromuskulární hyperaktivitu. V extrémních případech může dokonce lokální aplikace kafru vést k hepatotoxicitě. Smrtelná dávka u dospělých se pohybuje mezi 50–500 mg/kg (podáno perorálně). Obecně ale platí, že dva gramy mohou způsobit závažnou otravu a čtyři gramy jsou potenciálně smrtelné.

Reference

Související články
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Designed by prominent Houston architect John Staub in 1952, the Rienzi residence was used and enjoyed by the owners, their children, grandchildren, and friends until 1997, when Rienzi was given to the MFAH.
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The Rugrats' most infamous episode
"Rugrats? Do they like, have rats crawling on rugs there? Ewww!"
~ Paris Hilton on Rugrats
"Really? You think this is funny?"
~ Sandra Bullock on Rugrats
Rugrats is an American television show based on the average life of your typical infant in the 20th Century(seasons 1-6) to the 21st Century(seasons 7-9). The show was directed towards a younger audience, but in the year 2000 the show was rewritten as a "Soap Opera" for your average family to watch and relate to. This show is entirely voiced by Women even though there are several male roles in the show. It was previously airing on Nickelodeon. But now spans over several a few channels.
1 Main Characters
1.1 Babies
1.2 Adults
2 Plot lines and setting
3 Movies
Main Characters[edit]
The show revolves around five pre-teen children, three boys and two girls and their parents, oh and Grandpa and Spike the Dog.
Babies[edit]
The fearless and bold Hero of our Story. Tommy Pickles
Tommy - The main protagonist is the fearless brave leader Thomas "Awfully Bold" Pickles. He is simple called by Tommy and only Tommy to strike fear into his many enemies hearts.
Chuckie - The seemingly fearless and often clumsy two year old toddler Chuckie Finster. Chuckie is a common activist against Clown rape and scary geeses. He is also Tommy's sidekick or best friend
Phil and Lil - The twins Phil and Lil, who are called by that only with no real surname. These two made the dramatic discovery that mud and bugs can be an important food source in extreme cases.
Angelica - The cool kid Angelica pickles, although some skeptics call her a "bully" or a "nasty piece of work". Angelica is simply showing the babies their correct place in society.
Suse - Upon receiving complains that Rugrats was racist in that it only portrayed the life of white people. The producers came to the conclusion throwing a little black girl into the mix was the only real solution, thus we now have Susie.
Dil - Dil is Tommy's younger brother. He is unable to speak to the babies, but is able to garble words together. He likes to chew and drool on people and things. He also enjoys hitting Tommy in the head with various objects, most notably his rattle. Dil was introduced in the first Rugrats movie after his birth.
Kimi - Kimi is Chuckie's stepsister. She is like an Asian female version of Tommy.
Adults[edit]
The brilliant inventor Stu Pickles, at one of his *ahem* duller moments.
Stuart - Often abbreviated to just Stu is the embarrassing father and inventor of the piece. Stu is Tommy and Dil's "daddy" as he is called by the babies. Stu covers all the perks of a regular dad including: Loosing you in the local forest, building a giant robotic dinosaur and getting you shipwrecked on a deserted island. He also has a tendency to make chocolate pudding at four in the morning.
Didi - Didi (also called Deed or some horrible long name in some foreign language) is the mother of Tommy and Dil and lucky wife, forever to be, of Stuart Pickles. Didi is unemployed and "cares" for the babies at home.
Drew - Drew is the brother of Stuart and father of Angelica. He is well known for his typical brotherly relationship with Stuart and Strict policy of no bullying the babies with his daughter. He is also the gayest man in the world with a 300-mile long penis. He is the boyfriend of Barney and the leader of the Barney Bunch.
Charlotte - Your typical busy working mum. Charlotte is simply renowned even by the characters as having no life. She is so dedicated to her work and that mysterious "Johnathon" fellow that she probably couldn't give you her daughters name if you asked, many speculate she is having an affair with Johnathon.
Howard - Howard (typically called Howwy) is quite literally the durp-brain of this whole fucking circus. One time the babies stole his belt whilst he was conducting "baby" watch sleeping, another time he nearly got eaten by a circus lion.
Betty - Betty is Howards wife and the twins mother. She is fat.
Charles - Also called Chad or Jad during his brief relationship to Coco Labouche. He's the piondexter of the whole group and would be socially isolated from even the geekiest of geeks. Charles wanted love for a very long time and finally found her woman when he visited Paris.
Kira - Is a Japanese woman married to Charles, she is Kimi's mother and Chuckie's new mommy that he craved for so long.
Others[edit]
The heroic dog Spike, this guy fought a wolf in the movie ya know!
Spike - Spike is the babies dog. He possess all the regular perks of your average dog, including the ability to fight large wolves and make rap songs against angry leopards.
Grandpa - Like every single animated sitcom, The Rugrats also has your friendly neighborhood senile old man. Grandpa (Lou Pickles} is Steward Pickles father. He is renowned for being the family nuisance because he has no real home to go to.
Lou Lou - Lou Lou is Lou Pickles wife, well actually his second wife. Lou and Lou Lou have been happily married for the few short years they have known each other. She is apparently a fantastic ballroom dancer.
Plot lines and setting[edit]
The Rugrats is set in your typical Jewish, American household. Complete with all the extras not limited to a basement full of useless inventions and some babies that spend more time in your own house than in their parents actually house.
The plot lines of the Rugrats are that of your typical '90s Nickelodeon cartoon. Extremely predictable same old, same old story lines topped up with content that is actually family friendly, I mean where's the fun in that??? Thankfully Youtube, Newgrounds, The Barney Bunch, Speakonia and YTMND has since corrupted the cartoon creating content which is beyond highbrow.
The perfect example.
Even better...
Movies[edit]
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The brutality of it all, this is seriously as violent as it gets!
The first movie - Alright this is where everything begins, so pay attention. They somehow through the assistance of a swift kick, stealing a fucking doll, end up lost in the forest. Despite the handicap of being barely able to walk and talk, they all somehow survive. Even against: Drowning, an evil wolf, starvation and a falling tree.
They go to France - *yawn" shit is really going on now, as if being lost in the forest isn't bad enough, the babies find themselves most in a strange and highly scary world full of frogs, surrender and highbrow sex scenes. This will be there greatest challenge yet. They even find themselves in control of a 30 foot high robotic dinosaur.
Spoilers, Chad marries Kerra!!!
Crossover crisis? - Yes predictably by the third movie, when the producers are clearly running next to zero on ideas for the new movie, they resort to the highly cliched, cross over. Where by characters from another innocent nickelodeon cartoon, are humiliated and corrupted through meeting those they should never meet.
On a side note the movie sucked, I mean really a talking dog???
Typical Rugrats episode
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Johanne Savard, Montreal Ombudsman, was honoured during the 150th Anniversary Medals Ceremony of the Senate of Canada which took place November 19th, 2017.
The Senate 150th Anniversary Medals were being awarded to Canadians or permanent residents actively involved in their communities who, through generosity, dedication, volunteerism and hard work, make their hometowns, communities, regions, provinces or territories a better place to live. The Medal also commemorates the first time Senators came to Ottawa to sit in Parliament, on November 6, 1867.
Johanne Savard has been the Montreal Ombudsman for 14 years. She is currently the President of the Forum of Canadian Ombudsman, which has approximately 450 members. She is also a representative for the Americas on the Board of Directors of l'Association des ombudsmans et médiateurs de la Francophonie (an association of mediators and ombudsmen from 25 francophone countries).