How To Make Your Abdominal Fat Disappear

How To Make Your Abdominal Fat Disappear

By Weight Loss Pills Seller, Dr. Wright

Suppose there were a safe, natural pill you could pop, and before long, you started losing pounds? Wouldn’t you want such a pill in your medicine chest?

Good news: There is such a pill, and you can get it at the health food store. It’s pyruvate, a normal constituent of human metabolism. It is also found in many foods in minute amounts, and is truly one of the most fascinating anti-fat supplements around. What’s more, pyruvate is one of the most clinically researched and documented weight-loss products on the market.

Since the 1970s, pyruvate has been tested and researched at some of the leading medical centers throughout the world, and has been shown in initial clinical studies to accelerate fat-loss, boost endurance, and work in the body as a disease-fighting antioxidant. It has been available commercially as a supplement only since 1997, and comes in capsule, powder, and drink forms. At www.ShopPharmacyCounter.com you will find many worlds’ best weight loss supplements. While some pyruvate supplements are the pure stuff, others contain added ingredients, including herbs, fibers, and certain nutrients probably because manufacturers are trying to set their particular product apart from the competition. You must read the labels and understand what each formulation contains.

Pyruvate is actually a carbohydrate because it is chemically composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Made naturally in the body, pyruvate is involved in the energy-producing reactions that go on in your body at the cellular level. During normal metabolism, carbohydrate fuel (glucose) is split into pyruvate, also known as pyruvic acid, inside individual cells. Pyruvate enters the mitochondria, the energy factory of cells, and undergoes s further series of chemical reactions, ultimately releasing carbon dioxide and water, and producing energy in the form of ATP, a molecular thionine, glutamine, MCT oil, creatine, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), guggul, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), ciwujia, beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), and meal replacers.

I have also included three appendices. Appendix A outlines a 21-day eating plan that works well with most natural weight-loss supplements while providing excellent nutrition for dieters. The plan tells you exactly what to eat each day of the week; there’s no guesswork involved.

In appendix B, you’ll find some tips for exercise, specifically how to fit it into your lifestyle and how to maximize its fat-burning power.

Finally, appendix C provides a lengthy though partial list of the major natural weight-loss products on the market. I’ve listed the ingredients of each one, so you can see what you’re buying and taking. Prices are included, too. Appendix C is a handy reference to consult before you go to your health food store or pharmacy.

If you have concerns about your weight, or suffer from a preexisting illness or medical condition, consult with your doctor before following any of the suggestions in this article or taking any of the supplements.

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The supplement is effective for weight loss, has been extensively studied (in both animals and humans), has many other potential health benefits, and causes very few side effects.

The supplement has been shown in numerous studies to be effective for weight loss, offers several health benefits, and causes minimal side effects.

The supplement has a specific role in weight control (i.e., appetite suppression or enhancement of energy-producing processes) that is backed up by preliminary research. It offers some additional health benefits, and side effects are minimal.

The supplement may support the body’s metabolism and have some fat-loss benefit, but research is less extensive. While not directly involved in weight loss, this supplement may play a supporting role in weight management. There may be some side effects.

The early findings on pyruvate led to many more studies on the effects of pyruvate and/or DHA on fat loss. More than a decade of animal studies revealed that these substances did the following:

Decreased body fat levels by as much as 22 percent

Reduced the conversion of food calories into body fat (pyruvate was more effective at this than DHA)

Doubled the use of fat for energy

Increased metabolism by as much as 30 percent

Increased metabolically active body protein (muscle) by 20 percent.

Can pyruvate really make fat vanish? Two studies say yes. In a study published in 1992 in the American journal of Clinical Nutrition, thirteen obese women were placed on a 500-calorie-a-day liquid diet for 3 weeks. Half the women supplemented with 19 grams of pyruvate and 12 grams of DHA; the other half (the control group) received a carbohydrate placebo (a look-alike pill). This was a “double-blind” study, meaning that neither the subjects nor the researchers knew who was receiving the supplement or the placebo.

After three weeks, the pyruvate/DHA-supplemented women lost more weight (14.3 pounds) and body fat (9.5 pounds), compared with their nonsupplemented counterparts, who lost 12.3 pounds of weight and 7.7 pounds of fat. Specifically, that’s a 16 percent greater weight loss and a 23 percent better fat loss than those taking the placebo experienced. Another way to put it: The pyruvate combo resulted in a loss of 0.6 extra pound of fait a week.

A second double-blind study, conducted with pyruvate alone, produced an even more impressive fat loss. Fourteen obese women dieted for 3 weeks, consuming a 1,000-calorie-a-day liquid diet. Some of the women supplemented with 36 grams of pyruvate, while the rest took a carbohydrate placebo. The pyruvate supplemented women lost 37 percent more weight than the controls (13 pounds versus 9.5 pounds). Even better: Pynivate stimnlatpH a fat loss of 48 percent the equivalent of almost an extra full pound of pure pudge a week.

ATP makes muscles contract, allows our organs to do their jobs, and promotes other cellular energy processes vital to life. Thus pyruvate is a major natural compound that helps produce energy inside cells.

Pyruvate is also found in many of the foods we eat. Among the richest sources are red Delicious apples, golden Delicious apples, bananas, spinach, red wine, and dark beer. On average, we consume about 500 mg of pyruvate daily from food. The FDA has approved pyruvic acid and its derivatives as additives to enhance the flavor of food.

The dietary supplements sold as pyruvate are derived from tartaric acid, a natural by-product of winemaking. Widely distributed in nature and found in fruits such as grapes, tartaric acid is classified as a fruit acid. It is chemically converted into pyruvic acid during the supplement-manufacturing process. Pyruvic acid, however, is chemically unstable, and produces nausea and intestinal problems when taken in large amounts. To stabilize pyruvic acid and avoid these problems, manufacturers bond it to a mineral salt, usually of calcium or sodium. Because of the chemical processing involved in making pyruvate dietary products, the supplements aren’t really “all-natural.” More correctly, they are synthetic products made from natural sources.

Taken at suggested doses, pyruvate supplements produce no adverse side effects and yield very desirable metabolic effects outcomes that have been substantiated by animal and human research.

Much animal research into pyruvate preceded the more recent human clinical trials. Pyruvate’s potential was first discovered in the 1970s at the University of Pittsburgh, where a research team led by Dr. Ronald T. Stanko, a physician and professor of medicine, observed some very intriguing effects. In the livers of test animals, pyruvate and dihydroxyac-etone, or DHA, a pyruvate-like substance, reduced fatty buildup induced experimentally by excessive alcohol intake. What’s more, the rats supplemented with pyruvate and DHA lost abdominal fat.

A point of clarification: In many of the pyruvate studies, researchers used a combination of pyruvate and DHA. There are a couple of reasons for this. The form of pyruvate used in experiments was typically sodium pyruvate, one of the first formulations available. To prevent subjects from consuming too much sodium, DHA was used as part of the test dosages. Also, some studies allowed researchers to compare the effectiveness of pyruvate versus DHA in promoting weight loss. They found that pyruvate was a better agent, hands down.

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Obama renominates Bernanke as US central banker

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

United States President Barack Obama announced on Tuesday that he is nominating Ben Bernanke for a second term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States.

Obama made the announcement during a brief break from his vacation at Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

“The man next to me, Ben Bernanke, has led the Fed through one of the worst financial crises that this nation and the world has ever faced. As an expert on the causes of the Great Depression, I’m sure Ben never imagined that he would be part of a team responsible for preventing another. But because of his background, his temperament, his courage, and his creativity, that’s exactly what he has helped to achieve. And that is why I am re-appointing him to another term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve,” the President said.

Ben approached a financial system on the verge of collapse with calm and wisdom

“Ben approached a financial system on the verge of collapse with calm and wisdom; with bold action and outside-the-box thinking that has helped put the brakes on our economic freefall,” Obama added.

“We have been bold or deliberate as circumstances demanded, but our objective remains constant: to restore a more stable economic and financial environment in which opportunity can again flourish, and in which Americans’ hard work and creativity can receive their proper rewards,” Ben Bernanke said while accepting the nomination.

Ben Bernanke, who succeeded Alan Greenspan on February 1, 2006, will now face a Senate confirmation hearing.

“There will be a thorough and comprehensive confirmation hearing,” said Senator Christopher Dodd, who is the chair of the Senate Banking Committee. “I expect many serious questions will be raised about the role of the Federal Reserve moving forward and what authorities it should and should not have.”

“I am extremely pleased to learn that Ben Bernanke has been nominated for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve,” read a statement by Jean-Claude Trichet, the President of the European Central Bank. “We have had an excellent and very close working relationship during the current episode of exceptional challenges for the world economy. The Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank have, together with other central banks, initiated an unprecedented level of close cooperation, which has been key in coping with the present situation.”

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US Nazi leader talks about Barack Obama, the economy and more

Saturday, November 22, 2008

The National Socialist Movement is, according to its website, the largest and most active Nazi party in the United States. Accordingly, it refers to itself as ‘America’s Nazi Party’ and aims to instigate major change in the US.

Wikinews was able to conduct an interview with the head of the party, Commander Jeff Schoep. Fresh back from a march in Missouri, Commander Schoep told Wikinews his views on Barack Obama, the economy and much more.

Read the full exclusive interview below:

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Wikinews interviews Kent Mesplay, Green Party presidential candidate

Sunday, June 29, 2008

While nearly all coverage of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third-party candidates. These prospects represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms.

Wikinews has reached out to these candidates throughout the campaign. We now interview Green Party Presidential candidate Dr. Kent Mesplay.

Why do you want to be President?

I run for president to help improve society, pointing out that we are more secure when we live in a sustainable manner. As of this writing our culture is based on the consumption of limited materials such as petroleum, coal and uranium with great emphasis placed on the consumption of “goods” that are produced and purchased with little regard for the well-being of future generations. Government, ideally, provides an independent, objective forum through which solutions to the needs and wants of our time can be raised, discussed and implemented in a thoughtful, respectful manner. In contrast to this ideal, our current central, national government exists largely to protect and preserve the status quo of relatively few stake-holders, having undue political influence and acting in a manner not in the best interest of the majority of people. We cannot blindly consume our way to peace and stability.
A Green presidential administration would put the needs of current and future generations above the rude demands and expectations of the well-heeled political donor class. It is not important that we have a new president bearing the face of change. We need vital, core change to our political institutions to decentralize control, empower rational science-based decision-making and cut the damaging influence of corporate money on public policy. This change is unlikely to arise from within the current two political parties that are intrinsically corrupted by the ubiquitous “greased-palm” bribing handshake with corporate entities. We need to only ask how many corporate media conglomerates regularly advertize the question, “Should a corporation have the legal status of a super-person?” to realize the extent of the current dilemma. A corporation should never have been considered to have the legal rights of an individual. The Green Party is independent from business interests. This political arm of the environmental, peace and justice movements represents meaningful change to public policy and to our fragile, centralized, short-sighted way of life.
Green solutions are largely local solutions: more community gardens and small farms, reasonable use of fresh water, grey-water and waste-water, including more water storage and community responsibility for the entire water stream, energy-efficient housing and transportation, health care for all, protecting besieged ecosystems. Practically, what this means is a higher base-line of essential services with the costs shared and supported broadly. To be clear, our basic physical security deserves support, not gaming at the hands of profiteers. A common wealth for all citizens is possible, with local regional flavors in commerce and culture atop this “baseline” of security. To be danced out of the way, one finds the current heavy-handed players of agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, energy, insurance and the congressional-military-industrial complex all dependent upon “corporate socialism” for subsidies and protection from real, meaningful, positive change and shielded from probing questions as to why, for example, we so frequently go to war.
Mottos include “sustainability is security” and “freedom to debate.” I run to help define, popularize and grow the Green Party, to be an advocate for: single-payer health-care, renewable energy, increased energy efficiency, rail transport, organic local agriculture, indigenous rights, wise water use, banning lobbying/bribery, over-turning the legal fiction that a corporation is a person, and equal media exposure for all political candidates, having open debates between all political parties and beating those “swords into plowshares” by focusing on improving diplomacy, communication and basic physical security in water, food and energy in particular to mitigate the negative effects of global climate change and to provide emergency readiness. Also, I get bored easily and this keeps me busy.

Have you ever run for political office before? (President, senate, congress, city councillor, school trustee… etc.) Have you ever been a member of a political party, other than the one you’re currently in?

I ran for president in 2004 and 2008, being one of the four “finalists” at the nominating conventions. Also, I ran for U.S. Senate in California as part of a contested race in the Green Party Primary Election in 2006. I plan to run for U.S. Congress in 2010 and I am now taking the steps to begin running for the 2012 presidential race. I have been a member of both main U.S. parties and I cannot adequately express my disgust for them both. I encourage people everywhere to register Green, vote Green and support Green Party efforts at achieving and maintaining ballot access within the current hostile political environment. Ideally, we can together displace one of the two major parties; such is the near-majority level of disapproval of the antiquated mainstream parties and the desire for a true alternative.

Have you ever campaigned for another political candidate?

In 1996 I helped organize a press conference for then-presidential candidate Ralph Nader, after having helped support efforts to draft him as a candidate.

What skills or ideas do you bring from this position, or previous positions, that will benefit the Oval Office?

I believe in the separation of power within government, including economic power. Due to the influence of money in politics and within government we do not have a political system that works well to advance the needs and concerns of “we the people.” There are few, muted voices within our government supporting the dispossessed, the disenfranchised, the “left out,” the lower echelon within our socio-economic strata. Especially now, with high energy costs, questionable food supplies, shredded social safety nets, job loss due to outsourcing and other losses, loss of civil liberties and rights, the consolidation and concealment of governmental power, the “fascist” confluence of military-industrial business with governmental power, threats of unstable weather, retaliation by terrorists and opportunistic foreign governments following our model it is a good time to not be silent. I have lived with and among many different cultures, religions and peoples, I have a multi-cultural background and a mixed ancestry, I value art, music and science, I am both intuitive and analytical and I enjoy solving problems. Our nation would benefit greatly from my services. Plus, I am not “on the take.”

Campaigning for the American presidency is one of the most expensive exercises in the world. How do you deal with the cost and fundraising?

Small contributions from many people not expecting a return of favors approximates public funding of campaigns. In order to “get the word out” about my existence as a candidate it is necessary to adapt and adopt alternative, low-cost strategies. With my campaign team steadily growing I anticipate utilizing modern low-cost communication methods to help “spread the word.” Fund-raising is among the least palatable activities that I have to endure as a candidate and I will be the first to admit that I have done very little fundraising. The reader who is a U.S. Citizen of voting age is encouraged to support my candidacy by visiting my web site, www.mesplay.org, and making a small donation in accordance with Federal Election Commission guidelines. Also, simply e-mailing friends helps tremendously with these small campaigns.

What are you/were you looking for in a running mate?

My running mate would likely represent a demographic that I do not, such as being female and non-white, since I am a white male. As to character and experience, I would want to be supported by someone with great practical public experience who has remained in integrity with the original idealistic hopes and dreams that once drew them into the public eye or political arena.

Can you win the 2008 Presidential election?

I can win the 2008 presidential election by becoming the Green nominee, by inspiring otherwise non-voters to register Green and to grow Green Parties in those states where they are not yet granted ballot access and to subsequently vote in some creative, time-urgent manner circumventing the severe limitations put on candidates and parties by the secretaries of state through the country. I would have to win many of the states where the Green Party is on the ballot and I would have to find a manner allowing erstwhile green voters to legally vote in those states where we are not on the ballot.

If you can’t make it into the Oval Office, who would you prefer seeing taking the presidency?

I cannot support candidates who foolishly support nuclear power and weapons, who do not recognize the need for peace and who do not offer real, meaningful, substantive systemic change.

What should the American people keep in mind, when heading to the polls this November?

When heading for the polls this November U.S. citizens should support Green Party candidates, policies and values. Thank you.
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How To Take Care Of Your Turquoise Jewelries}

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The uniqueness and rarity of the color of turquoise make it quite an attraction, especially for women. There are tons of creative pieces that jewelers can do with these precious stones. Turquoise jewelries are popular gift ideas especially for people born on the month of December, as it is their birthstone. Nevertheless, a lot of people no matter which month there are born, are really helplessly in love with the beauty of turquoise.

Turquoise jewelries can really be expensive, specially the high-grade and authentic ones. Because of the popularity of turquoise, you may find a lot of counterfeits. This is why you need to be a little cautious when buying one. If you bought your jewelry at a high cost, it is but right to treat them like your babies and take care of them the best way you can. Here are some tips that can help you preserve their true beauty.

When cleaning a turquoise, you can use your usual silver cloth to wipe away grimes or dirt. This could beautify your stone in two ways. First, it removes any tarnish without actually damaging it. Second, cleaning them with silver cloth can add luster to turquoise stones.

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With the absence of a silver cloth, you can use a soft cloth. You can add a little water to dampen the cloth and polish the stone. Make sure that you follow this up by wiping the stone with a soft, and this time- dry cloth. This would remove any trace of moisture after you cleaned the stone. After doing so, allow your turquoise to dry naturally.

Make sure to keep turquoise away from other hard gems, especially diamonds, as they can leave scratches on your precious jewelries.

When remove your turquoise accessories, be sure that you do so by tugging on the metal or silver part of the jewelry. Do not pull on the turquoise itself.

Keep your turquoise jewelry in its proper storage after every use. You can wrap them carefully with a tissue paper or a 100% cotton cloth and place them in your jewelry box or in a zip-lock plastic bag. By doing so, you can prevent tarnishing and the possibility of hard materials scratching your turquoise accessories.

Do not use soap, harsh chemicals or perfume on your turquoise jewelries.

Make sure that you remove your turquoise rings before putting on hand creams or lotion. If you are to use body oils, remove your turquoise jewelries as well. Even your skin’s natural oil can affect the color of turquoise stones over time. They may even change their color a little bit.

Turquoise jewelries are really stunning once worn. It can instantly jazz up your total appearnce, especially if you are about to attend a special occasion that you need to dress up for. Turquoise is really not that hard to take care of. With the tips above, make a mental note of the things that you need to do to preserve the beauty of turquoise. With proper maintenance, turquoise can really last a long time and would continue to adorn you for as long as you need them.

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NRA meets in Houston–Beleaguered Tom DeLay will speak

Saturday, April 16, 2005

When the curtains were drawn and the anthem began, confusion flickered over the faces in the large hall which welcomed the NRA (National Rifle Association) to Houston. It was the sounds of rocker Ted Nugent’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. People didn’t know whether to put their hands over their heart, as was customary, or start clapping. According to reports, it was hard to determine what the “Motor City Madman” was doing.

That was the rowdy kick off Friday night of the convention expected to draw up to 60,000 people to the George R. Brown convention center for a weekend of guns, gun-politics, gun peripherals like scopes and carry bags, and stuffed trophy heads.

NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre told about 2000 listeners to “Let the enemies of freedom take notice, we in this room have beaten you…” He repeated it three times for effect.

Another opening act was country singer Charlie Daniels whose rant against those on the left of the political spectrum included a characterization of them as “save the whales and kill the babies pantywaists.” He then pursed his lips and did his interpretation of a pantywaist, according to the Houston Chronicle: “’If we just leave the terrorists alone, they’d leave us alone.’”

Elsewhere, visitors were charmed by stuffed heads of dead deer. NRA staffer Monty Embrey, working the booth with the heads, said that although they looked like small moose, they were full-blooded deer with unusual antlers.

The exhibit is owned by the NRA and travels around the country. “People don’t get to see a collection of heads very often. It’s a big deal,” said Embrey.

Saturday’s keynote address will come from right wing congressional representative Tom DeLay of Sugarland, Texas, whose district includes much of Houston.

Just Friday, another of DeLay’s most conservative associates became the second House Republican to ask DeLay to consider yielding his leadership post because of the many ethics problems that have dogged him.

Rep. Tom Tancredo, (R-Colo) said, “If the majority leader were to temporarily step aside so that these trumped up charges can be dealt with in a less hostile environment, as they have proven to be an unnecessary distraction, it may be a productive move.”

These comments follow on the heels of similar statements by Rep. Chris Shays, a Republican moderate from Connecticut and Rick Santorum, Republican Senator from Pennsylvania. All are concerned that the man in a political leadership position is a liability to their reelection bids, expected next year. He has not assuaged three charges against him by the Congressional Ethics Committee, comprised of half Republican and half Democratic members, except to blame his political opposition.

DeLay’s record keeping on millions of dollars was minimal and he has allegedly accepted money from Texas corporations in violation of the Texas law.

“A Travis County grand jury indicted DeLay political aide Jim Ellis, fundraiser Warren RoBold and John Colyandro, the executive director of DeLay’s political action committee, Texans for a Republican Majority, known as TRMPAC.The Washington Post reported in September that eight corporations also were indicted for illegal political contributions.”

The subject of DeLay’s speech was not known at press time.

The NRA now claims a membership of about 4 million.

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Recalled pet food found to contain rat poison

Friday, March 23, 2007

In a press release earlier today, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker, along with Dean of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Donald F. Smith, confirmed that scientists at the New York State Food Laboratory identified Aminopterin as a toxin present in cat food samples from Menu Foods.

Menu Foods is the manufacturer of several brands of cat and dog food subject to a March 16, 2007 recall.

Aminopterin is a drug used in chemotherapy for its immunosuppressive properties and, in some areas outside the US, as a rat poison. Earlier reports stated that wheat gluten was a factor being investigated, and officials now state that the toxin would have come from Chinese wheat used in the pet food, where it is used for pest control. Investigators will not say that this is the only contaminant found in the recalled food, but knowing the identity of the toxin should assist veterinarians treating affected animals.

The Food Laboratory tested samples of cat food received from a toxicologist at the New York State Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University. The samples were found to contain the rodenticide at levels of at least 40 parts per million.

Commissioner Hooker stated, “We are pleased that the expertise of our New York State Food Laboratory was able to contribute to identifying the agent that caused numerous illnesses and deaths in dogs and cats across the nation.”

The press release suggests Aminopterin, a derivative of folic acid, can cause cancer and birth defects in humans and can cause kidney damage in dogs and cats. Aminopterin is not permitted for use in the United States.

The New York State Food Laboratory is part of the Federal Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) and as such, is capable of running a number of unique poison/toxin tests on food, including the test that identified Aminopterin.

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Seeds placed in Norwegian vault as agricultural ‘insurance policy’

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a vault containing millions of seeds from all over the world, saw its first deposits on Tuesday. Located 800 kilometers from the North Pole on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, the vault has been referred to by European Commission president José Manuel Barroso as a “frozen Garden of Eden“. It is intended to preserve crop supplies and secure biological diversity in the event of a worldwide disaster.

“The opening of the seed vault marks a historic turning point in safeguarding the world’s crop diversity,” said Cary Fowler, executive director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust which is in charge of collecting the seed samples. The Norwegian government, who owns the bank, built it at a cost of $9.1 million.

At the opening ceremony, 100 million seeds from 268,000 samples were placed inside the vault, where there is room for over 2 billion seeds. Each of the samples originated from a different farm or field, in order to best ensure biological diversity. These crop seeds included such staples as rice, potatoes, barley, lettuce, maize, sorghum, and wheat. No genetically modified crops were included. (Beyond politics they are generally sterile so of no use.)

It is very important for Africa to store seeds here because anything can happen to our national seed banks.

Constructed deep inside a mountain and protected by concrete walls, the “doomsday vault” is designed to withstand earthquakes, nuclear warfare, and floods resulting from global warming. Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg called it an “insurance policy” against such threats.

With air-conditioned temperatures of -18 degrees Celsius, experts say the seeds could last for an entire millennium. Some crops will be able to last longer, like sorghum, which the Global Crop Diversity Trust says can last almost 20 millenniums. Even if the refrigeration system fails, the vaults are expected to stay frozen for 200 years.

The Prime Minister said, “With climate change and other forces threatening the diversity of life that sustains our planet, Norway is proud to be playing a central role in creating a facility capable of protecting what are not just seeds, but the fundamental building blocks of human civilization.” Stoltenberg, along with Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, made the first deposit of rice to the vault.

“It is very important for Africa to store seeds here because anything can happen to our national seed banks,” Maathai said. The vault will operate as a bank, allowing countries to use their deposited seeds free of charge. It will also serve as a backup to the thousands of other seed banks around the world.

“Crop diversity will soon prove to be our most potent and indispensable resource for addressing climate change, water and energy supply constraints and for meeting the food needs of a growing population,” Cary Fowler said.

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Innovative Environmental Engineers In Jackson, Ms

Innovative Environmental Engineers In Jackson, Ms

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Changes in the environmental conditions of an area could lead to significant issues that could greatly impact life. The destruction of water reserves through deforestation has led to a reduction in the water supply available for vegetation, thereby decreasing forest cover. Some of these problems have been blamed on urban construction that has cleared land previously occupied by natural vegetation to build houses. With this in mind, Environmental engineers in Jackson MS are embracing the concept of environmental engineering to utilize sound engineering principles for the preservation and even improvement of the natural environment. This is meant to increase the amount of healthy water and air that is present in these problem areas and consequently ensure environmental conservation.

Some of the commendable advances that have been realized in this field include the reclamation of polluted sites that were once filled with garbage. These have been converted into botanical gardens with plenty of flowers, fountains and birds to increase the amount of fresh air in urban areas. Design of energy efficient solutions has also been elemental in preserving natural energy sources. This has been realized through the design of systems that are able to harness solar energy, reducing the burden on wood and coal as sources of fuel. The result is preservation of trees in their natural habitats.

Use of waste water is increasingly becoming a topic of innovation for environmental engineers in Jackson MS. In a bid to solve waste water problems, designs have been developed to manage waste water and divert it to other areas of use. In living areas where environmental subdivision is being practiced, waste water is diverted to a purification system, which then removes various items such as sludge and debris. After this, it is used to water communal gardens to ensure minimal water goes to waste.

With the restrictions on environmental pollution that are increasingly being implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental engineers have a daunting task ahead. Education and innovation is increasingly becoming a pertinent process in the role of environmental engineers at Oneal-Bond Engineering as they design products that will solve key issues in environmental preservation.

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US toy retail giant Toys R Us files for bankruptcy in US, Canada

Thursday, September 21, 2017

On Monday night, New Jersey, US-based toy retail giant Toys R Us filed for bankruptcy in the US as well as in Canada. The retailer filed it from Richmond, Virginia for Chapter 11 bankruptcy code in the US, and a judge allowed a loan of over US$2 billion.

According to the filing, the retail chain owns US$6.6 billion in assets, but has a debt of US$7.9 billion. They were under a roughly US$5 billion debt since the company underwent a three-way acquisition in 2005. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Bain Capital, and Vornado Realty Trust acquired Toys R Us for around US$7 to US$7.5 billion. After the US judge approved a loan, Toys R Us received about US$3 billion from the lenders to continue the business and survive a competitive market, and restructure their business model. E-commerce giant Amazon.com, Walmart and Target are some of the competitors for the conventional ‘brick and mortar’ toy shop, with lower priced-merchandise and fast, cheap delivery. In a conference call in June, CEO Dave Brandon said “very, very aggressive pricing online” was causing problems. He also said the company was experiencing “significant weakness in demand for their products globally”. Toys R Us are to clear a debt of US$400 million by May 2018.

Toys R Us said they would continue to operate for the holiday season. Bankruptcy lawyer Jeff Gleit said Toys R Us “need to do both a financial restructuring as well as an operational restructuring” and “needs to modernize with the times”. Last holiday season, Toys R Us made sales around US$4.5 billion. Overall, the company reported a US$29 million loss in 2016. CEO Brandon said, “Our objective is to work with our debt holders and other creditors to restructure the US$5 billion of long-term debt on our balance sheet, which will provide us with greater financial flexibility to invest in our business”.

Toys R Us employs more than 60 thousand people in 38 countries around the world in more than 1600 stores. The company’s stocks fell by six percent after filing for Chapter 11 protection. US bankruptcy code Chapter 11 allows the company to restructure under a plan approved by the court. The company would also be shielded from creditors’ claims during the process. For the stores located in Canada, Toys R Us filed bankruptcy in Ontario and are to undergo reorganisation. However, 259 stores located outside the US or Canada will not undergo reorganisation, the company said.

Over 300 US-based retailers have filed for bankruptcy this year, and hundreds of stores closed.

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