Canadian nuclear reactor shutdown causes worldwide medical isotope shortage
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Canadian nuclear reactor shutdown causes worldwide medical isotope shortage
Author: Admin     03 24th, 2022 in Uncategorized     No Comments »

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

The nuclear reactor at Chalk River, Ontario in Canada was shut down on Thursday, May 14 by the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) due to a leak of heavy water. Government officials say that by Saturday the demand for medical isotopes will no longer be met, due to the shortage caused by the closure.

Medical isotopes are used in diagnostic procedures for cancer, heart disease and other medical conditions. When radioactive isotopes are injected into the body, radiologists can view higher radiation via medical imaging, enabling them to make a more accurate diagnosis.

Estimates suggest that the reactor will be shut down for approximately one month for repairs. The Chalk River Laboratories produce 33% of the international supply of medical isotopes.

Lisa Raitt, Natural Resources Minister said, “A secure supply of medical isotopes is not only an issue for Canada, it is an international issue that is being addressed co-operatively by all isotope-producing countries.”

“It may mean that if you have an elective study booked … that patient is going to be deferred and will have to wait until the situation is resolved. I’m reasonably confident that for most patients, if they’re having an acute problem, that problem is going to be dealt with – and the greater the acuity, the more likelihood it’s going to be dealt with quickly and expeditiously,” said Dr. Karen Gulenchyn, a nuclear medicine expert.

“The government of Canada is engaging international isotope producers as well as companies such as MDS Nordion, Lantheus, and Covidien, who all play key roles in securing medical isotope supply for North America,” said Raitt and Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq.

In December 2007, the 52-year-old reactor was shut down and the Canadian House of Common stepped in to restart the reactor.

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U.S. President Obama’s farewell address focuses on accomplishment
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U.S. President Obama’s farewell address focuses on accomplishment
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Thursday, January 12, 2017

United States President Barack Obama gave his official farewell address on Tuesday night from McCormick Place in Chicago, reflecting on personal and national accomplishments. This is expected to be his last major speech before officially handing the reins to president-elect Donald Trump on January 20.

“Its why GIs gave their lives at Omaha Beach and Iwo Jima; Iraq and Afghanistan – and why men and women from Selma to Stonewall were prepared to give theirs as well.”

Obama’s speech was wide-ranging. He thanked his family and the nation, spoke of the need for unity, noted the country’s accomplishments and need for improvement in areas like education and civil rights, and spoke about the need for pride in U.S. accomplishments, citing milestones of U.S. history and of his presidency specifically. “It’s why GIs gave their lives at Omaha Beach and Iwo Jima; Iraq and Afghanistan – and why men and women from Selma to Stonewall were prepared to give theirs as well.”

The president also addressed his country’s troubled history with race and racism, an issue many black citizens feel he has avoided. Despite this, Chauncy Devega of Salon described the president as “a role model of calm, cool reflective black masculinity: a man utterly at home in his own skin.” Obama described the concept of a post-racial U.S. “unrealistic” and particularly cited the need for reform in education and the criminal justice system and greater acceptance of scientific evidence, particularly evidence supporting action to counteract climate change.

However, publications including The Washington Post and Salon have given particular focus to another aspect of the president’s address: the country’s increasing political tensions and controversies involving access to news and information, both accurate and inaccurate. “We become so secure and our bubbles,” said Obama, “that we start accepting only information, whether it’s true or not, that fits our opinions instead of basing our opinions on the evidence that is out there,” calling this trend “a third threat to our democracy.”

The Washington Post characterized Obama’s comment, “If every economic issue is framed as a struggle between a hard-working white middle class and an undeserving minority, then workers of all shades will be left fighting for scraps while the wealthy withdraw further into their private enclaves,” as a “not-so-subtle jab” at the campaign tactics of President-elect Donald Trump. The Telegraph describes Obama’s warnings about the need to protect democracy as “a thinly veiled slight to the divisive rhetoric of Donald Trump’s election campaign, which included attacks on Muslims, the disabled, women and immigrants.” The president went on to call on the public to “reject the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest or to enfeeble the sacred ties that make us one America. We weaken those ties when we allow our political dialogue to become so corrosive […] We weaken those ties when we define some of us as more American than others when we write off the whole system as inevitably corrupt and when we sit back and blame the leaders we elect without examining our own role in electing them. It falls to each of us to be those anxious, jealous guardians of our democracy.”

Despite this, when the mention of Donald Trump brought boos from the crowd, Obama reiterated the importance of the long history of peaceful transfers of power from one president to the next: “No no no no no. […] I committed to President-elect Trump that my administration would ensure the smoothest possible transition, just as President Bush did for me.” However, this was not unaccompanied by a call to action. Near the end of the speech, he insisted citizens dissatisfied with elected officials should “lace up your shoes, grab a clipboard, get some signatures and run for office yourself.”

Overall, the departing president’s speech focused on accomplishment, echoing the “Yes we can” slogan from his 2008 campaign: “If I have told you eight years ago, that America would reverse a great recession, reboot our auto industry, and unleash the longest stretch of job creation in our history. If I had told you, that we would open up a new chapter with the Cuban people, shut down Iran’s nuclear weapons program without firing a shot, take out the mastermind of 9/11[…] If I had told you that we would win a marriage equality and secure the right to health insurance for another twenty million of our fellow citizens. If I had told you all that, you might have said our sights were set a little too high. But that’s what we did.”

But when the crowd began shouting “Four more years! Four more years!” Obama, with a small laugh, answered, “I can’t do that.”

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Japanese researchers create smell sensor using genetically engineered frog eggs
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Japanese researchers create smell sensor using genetically engineered frog eggs
Author: Admin     03 21st, 2022 in Uncategorized     No Comments »

Sunday, August 29, 2010

A University of Tokyo group of researchers, led by bioengineer Shoji Takeuchi, has made an electronic sensor capable of smelling gases. The sensor uses genetically engineered frog cells. Since previous sensors were not very accurate, the scientist decided to try a biological approach. The invention was revealed in a US scientific journal yesterday, and is supposed to be used to design better machines to detect polluting gases in the atmosphere.

Previous smell sensors were based on quartz rods, which vibrate when a substance binds to them. The gases are distinguished by their molar masses, which can be similar for molecules with different structure, thus relatively often triggering a false positive. Trying to find a more accurate solution, Takeuchi decided to follow an example from insect world. As he explained, “when you think about the mosquito, it is able to find people because of carbon dioxide from the human. So the mosquito has CO2 receptors. When we can (extract) DNA (from the mosquito) we can put this DNA into the frog eggs to detect CO2.”

Genes of several insects (the silk moth, diamondback moth and fruit fly), injected into African clawed frog Xenopus laevis eggs, allowed them to produce relatively inexpensive and useful sensors. The choice of the species was caused by their widely studied and well-understood protein expression mechanism.

The modified cells responded to three kinds of pheromones and one odourant, which have similar chemical properties. When a molecule of an odorous substance adhered to the receptor on the membrane protein, ion channels opened for a certain period of time, and a current was generated. Its magnitude was clearly different for all four tested substances, allowing to distinguish between them accurately.

The colleagues embedded the sensor into a mannequin, so that it could shake its head when a gas was detected. It was easier to observe. Pheromones and molecules with quite similar molecule structure produced clearly distinguishable reaction, with higher accuracy than other biological or human-made sensors. As the research group said, the detection sensitivity of the odor sensor is several tens of parts per billion (ppb), and it is as high as the sensitivity of an existing odor sensor that uses an oxide semiconductor. The distinctive feature of the new sensor is its capability to selectively detect some odorous substances, rather than its sensitivity. Very few false positives were possible due to the biological mechanism involved.

At normal temperature, the sensor lifetime is about 12 hours, which can be extended by putting it into a refrigerator before first use.

Shoji Takeuchi says has a great hope for research use in future, since the frog eggs are very practical for genetic engineering, and can be conveniently used to develop smell sensors for a wide range of gases. He said, “The X. laevis oocyte has high versatility for the development of chemical sensors for various odorants. We believe that a shared ability to smell might open a new relationship between man and robot. .. The research will have wide implications… If the sensor is embedded in a nursing robot, it will be able to identify certain mouth odors or body odors. Also, it can be used for detecting CO2, air pollution, water pollution and food. It’s very important for the environment.”

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Create A Comfortable &Amp; Healthier Environment In Your Home With Lg Home Air Conditioner}

Author: Admin     03 21st, 2022 in Clothing     No Comments »

Submitted by: Jayden Smith

Home air conditioners are fast becoming common household items all over the world. Residential air conditioners help create a comfortable environment inside your homes for you and your family to enjoy controlled temperature and humidity. No matter whether it is winter or summer outside, you can have the temperature that you want inside your home.

Home air conditioner not only controls the temperature of your home, but it has other advantages as well. It provides you and your family a healthier air to breathe in. The best air conditioners in the market come with the advanced features that help remove bacteria, viruses, and allergy causing particles from the air.

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LG home air conditioners, for example, comprise the one-of-its-kind revolutionary Aero DNA technology for creating the perfect indoor air for you by managing five critical constituents that define air quality- Air Temperature, Air Odour, Air Humidity, Air Flow, and Air Purity.

The Neo Plasma technology of the LG air conditioners helps kill impurities and germs by up to 99.9% so that you can inhale pure air. Its Triple Filter (The Volatile Organic Chemical Filter, The Formaldehyde Filter, and The Common Odour Filter) eliminates chemical particles generated from materials made with chemicals like paint, carpets, cleaners, furniture, etc.

LG air conditioners Auto Clean function automatically turns on the internal fan for 30 minutes after operation to dry the evaporator. This prevents breeding of mould and bacteria, thus eliminating the unpleasant old rag smell.

LG air conditioners have several power packed features for ensuring better air flow and uniform cooling. The 4 Way Swing distributes the air in all directions, The Dehumidification Mode removes humidity and maintains cooling by automatically setting the room temperature, The Intello Eye technology has smart sensors that gauge the temperature of the room and adjust the speed and the swing of the air conditioner accordingly, The Hot & Cold feature allows the compressor to turn on and off automatically for achieving and maintaining the desired temperature, the Jet Cool offers instant cooling in summers.

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Seven bushfires near Perth, Western Australia
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Seven bushfires near Perth, Western Australia
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Sunday, February 4, 2007

Fourteen houses have been destroyed and another 3 damaged by a bush fire burning in Jarrah forests and farmland near the historical timber town of Dwellingup 70km south east of Perth, Western Australia.

The fire has also destroyed approximately 100 power poles, leading to a loss of telecommunication services to the town and affecting water supplies. Mobile generators have been installed for emergency power.

Steve Slavin, spokesman for Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), said that 250 fire-fighters are containing the fire with crews concentrating on the southern front, which is now within 3 km of the town.

Mr Slavin said “Our concern is that winds this afternoon will be swinging around to the south and increasing in intensity.” “It’s making us nervous. The advice we’re giving to people in Dwellingup is if they’ve decided that they will leave, this would be a good time to do it”

In separate fires near North Yunderup, Greenfields and Parkland have affected transmission lines supplying power to approximately 56,000 properties.

Additional fires are burning near Toodyay 85km north east of Perth, Another fire is burning near Williams approximately 160 south east of Perth and 90Km east of Dwellingup. And in the southern rural suburb of Forrestdale. These fires are reported to be under control.

Western Australian Police Arson squad are investigating these fires as some appear to be deliberately lit. The Police are also investigating the death of a women in her mid 20’s who died on Saturday after her car rolled while fleeing the fire near Toodyay.

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Euro reaches new lows
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Euro reaches new lows
Author: Admin     03 20th, 2022 in Uncategorized     No Comments »

Friday, July 15, 2011

On Tuesday, the Euro fell to a new record low in relation to the Swiss Franc, and to multi-month lows against the U.S. Dollar and Japanese yen; all considered by investors to be safe currencies during times of economic turmoil.

The Wall Street Journal reported earlier that recent comments from the newly installed head of the International Monetary Fund, France’s Christine Lagarde, resulted in a sell-off of the Euro. At a roundtable discussion in Washington, Lagarde noted that the IMF had not yet reached discussion of terms and conditions of a second Greek bailout plan. In fact, a representative from the IMF is currently meeting with Eurozone policymakers to draft such a new proposal. The yield differential between Italian bonds and German bonds has spread to more than 300 basis points, something not seen in over a decade and evidence of investors’ concern.

Adding to the Euro’s woes is the upcoming release of the bank stress tests on Friday. The European Bankers Association said that they expect the data release to shed new light on the Eurozone’s banking situation. Representatives of several of the Eurozone’s governments, including Germany, have requested that the association consider releasing fewer specific details for fear that investor panic will ensue. The inadequacy of the capitalization rates has been an issue with the European Central Bank, whose president recently called upon Eurozone banks to make every effort to put their balance sheets in order.

For the time being at least, an unsubstantiated rumor reported by the Wall Street Journal states that the Eurozone’s central banks’ purchase of periphery debt has helped to quell the downward momentum of the Euro.

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Medical Career In Kyrgyzstan For Indian Students: Should You Believe Or Not?

Author: Admin     03 19th, 2022 in Insurance     No Comments »

Do you want to study MBBS from abroad? If yes, then Jagvimal is the best consultant which provides top medical colleges in Kazakhstan for Indian studentswho really want to make their medical career in abroad university.

Like China, US and UK, Kazakhstan also becomes a most wanted destination for medical education. From the past five years, we got the countless medical application form from the Indian students who really wish to get enrolled in Kazakhstan medical college. Every year, strength of Indian students in medical universities in Kazakhstan is amplified. Mostly aspirants go to Kazakh National Medical University, South Kazakh State Medical University, and Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh – Turkish University. When I begin to find out the explanation why Indian students prefer the medical universities in Kazakhstan, I found some interesting facts like:-

Low Tuition Fee and Living Cost- If you evaluate medical studies in India is quite cost effective while you study MBBS in Kazakhstan. To continue medical education in India you have to pay Rs. 5 Lakhs to 8 Lakhs per year along with the important donation. This amount obviously is not affordable by every student. But if you pursue your medical education from Kazakhstan medical colleges then you need to pay 10 to 12 Lakh for your total education which means this amount is not only for one year. This amount is an overall fee of your medical education. In Kazakhstan medical course is 6 years course. You see the difference of amount in India or in Kazakhstan.

Besides this other facilities is also affordable in Kazakhstan, because Kazakhstan is not a rich country so that every Indian student or middle-class aspirants can also afford the living cost in Kazakhstan. Living cost is minimal so that Indian student can enjoy the elevated excellence standard of living in an affordable financial plan.

Direct Admission in MBBS: In Kazakhstan to get enrolled in medical colleges, students don’t need to appear in any entrance exams like in India. Which means MBBS admission in Kazakhstan is accepted directly. If students secure 50% marks in PCB in an intermediate class, they are accepted to do MBBS in Kazakhstan.

English Medium: For Indian students comfort medical education is also provided in English Medium that means an Indian student doesn’t need to learn the Russian language.

Friendly Environment for Indians: In Kazakhstan, students find a friendly environment, because Russia is one of the neighboring Associates of India. For that Russian people love to know about the Indian culture. Find this kind of environment student can easily settle in Kazakhstan.

Direct Flight Connectivity: Kazakhstan’s principal city Bishkek is directly connected by air to New Delhi. Students can easily reach Bishkek and catch the direct flight to New Delhi and reached New Delhi within 3 hours.

I think these facts are quite enough to attract any Indian students towards Kazakhstan medical universities. But everything is not fine in Kazakhstan. As I told you that Kazakhstan is not a rich country that means this country has developed the country. The capital city of Kazakhstan is developed. Bishkek is the awesome city, other than Bishkek city you found the rural area in Kazakhstan. If you ignore this fact about Kazakhstan then this country is a perfect option for the Medical Education.

Peru’s top court restores pardon for ex-President Fujimori
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Peru’s top court restores pardon for ex-President Fujimori
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Saturday, March 19, 2022

On Thursday, Peru’s Constitutional Court restored a 2017 pardon on humanitarian grounds for former President Alberto Fujimori, convicted of murder and corruption.

Fujimori was scheduled to be released in 2032 if he served his full 25-year sentence, but was pardoned in 2017 by former President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski because the now 83-year-old was suffering from a heart condition. The pardon was overturned in 2018 and he was returned to prison before being reinstated on Thursday. Lawyer Cesar Nakazaki said he expects the release to take place on Monday or Tuesday following some procedural matters.

Supporters of Fujimori rallied outside the prison, while others in Lima protested the court’s decision. Current President Pedro Castillo wrote on Twitter: “the international justice bodies to which Peru is attached must safeguard the effective exercise of justice for the people.”

Fujimori was president from 1990 to 2000. He went into exile in Japan for five years until he attempted to return for another presidential run. He was arrested in Chile and extradited to Peru.

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Massachusetts lawmakers enact plan for universal health coverage
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Massachusetts lawmakers enact plan for universal health coverage
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Friday, April 7, 2006Legislators in the Massachusetts General Court, their name for the state legislature, approved legislation on Tuesday, April 4, that would make it the first state in the United States to require all residents to have health insurance and impose penalties for non-compliance. Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, a Republican who is expected to run for U.S. President in 2008, is expected to sign the bill.

The bill passed the lower house, the Massachusetts House of Representatives by a vote of 155-2, and unanimously by the state senate. The Democratic Party holds supermajorities in both houses of the legislature.

Among the bill’s provisions are these:

  1. Businesses that employ more than 10 people are required to provide health insurance for all staff or face fines of $295 per year per uninsured worker.
  2. Individuals will be required to enroll in a health plan by July 1, 2007, or face tax penalties.
  3. Health insurers will provide partially to fully subsidized coverage for low-income residents.

At least one other state (Hawaii) requires employers to provide employee health insurance, but no other state holds individuals accountable for coverage.

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Toyota poised to recall 270,000 Prius vehicles
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Toyota poised to recall 270,000 Prius vehicles
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Friday, February 5, 2010

Japan’s Nikkei newspaper reported that Toyota is poised to recall 270 thousand gas-and-electric Prius vehicles (model ZVW30) sold in the US and Japan between May and December 2009, due to a flaw in the car’s anti-lock braking system.

Takayuki Fujimoto, a transport ministry official, said the government has yet to receive a recall notice from Toyota. “Nothing has been decided on whether we will recall or not”, he stated. Toyota cannot announce a recall in Japan until it notifies the ministry, but said it was currently discussing how to deal with the issue with Japan’s transport ministry and U.S. safety authorities.

Toyota has faced a US lawsuit alleging it covered up safety problems. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a formal investigation into the braking problems on Thursday after 124 complaints from consumers.

Since May 2009, two hundred thousand new Prius cars (model ZVW30) have been sold in Japan and another 103,200 in the United States.

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