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In Chile, huge wildfires have killed at least 131 people – but one village was almost untouched

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Existing diseases have been exacerbated by service interruptions, and people have lost their homes and livelihoods.

Key Points: 
  • Existing diseases have been exacerbated by service interruptions, and people have lost their homes and livelihoods.
  • It is a disaster mainly caused by our decisions and lack of preparation to deal with a more extreme climate hazard.
  • As an academic disaster researcher from Chile, I think there are lessons we can learn from these fires.

Fire-prone conditions

  • Meteorological conditions have made Chile very prone to fires this summer, especially in this long-and-thin country’s central region, where it is warm enough for fires yet wet enough for there to be vegetation to burn.
  • Conditions were dry on top of a longer-term mega-drought, and relative humidity was low.
  • It is very likely that these conditions have been influenced by El Niño, on top of human-induced climate change.

Formula for a (not natural) perfect disaster

  • This is exactly what happened in Chile: a deadly combination of an extreme climate hazard and inadequate social preparation.
  • Several antennas were affected by the fires and not properly working, so many people did not receive the message on time.
  • This led to traffic jams and bottlenecks, some of which became engulfed in the middle of the fires.

Climate-related hazards shouldn’t turn disastrous

  • However, the human health risks this poses can be reduced by adequate preparedness and response plans.
  • Villa Botania, near the city of Quilpué in central Chile, emerged from these fires as an interesting example to learn from.
  • This can save lives, as shown by the success since the 1970s of anti-seismic building regulations in this earthquake-prone country.


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New CFD Study Shows the Impact of Pressure Drop Around Different Types of Tubing Anchor Catchers

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY , Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study from the independent consulting firm Imaginationeering finds that the net pressure drop around a standard Baker B2-style tubing anchor, as fluid/gas passes through the annular cavity around the anchor, is more than double the pressure drop around TechTAC’s Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher (TAC). A significant pressure drop, like that around the standard anchor, is the primary issue causing gas locking in rod pumps and a major contributor in the formation of scale, iron sulfide, and paraffin.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY , Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study from the independent consulting firm Imaginationeering finds that the net pressure drop around a standard Baker B2-style tubing anchor, as fluid/gas passes through the annular cavity around the anchor, is more than double the pressure drop around TechTAC’s Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher (TAC).
  • A significant pressure drop, like that around the standard anchor, is the primary issue causing gas locking in rod pumps and a major contributor in the formation of scale, iron sulfide, and paraffin.
  • The CFD study was commissioned by TechTAC® and provides “a comparison CFD analysis of a gas flow within the annular space around two types of a 5.5-inch tubing anchor catcher to assess the differences between them in terms of flow parameters.” The two TACs used in the comparison were a standard tubing anchor catcher and the Slimline® TAC.
  • According to the study: “…the pressure drop along the standard TAC is more than double that drop along the Slimline TAC.

Just Stop Oil attack the Rokeby Venus: how the group is using the suffragettes' disruptive tactics to shape public opinion

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Two Just Stop Oil protesters have smashed the glass on the Rokeby Venus by Diego Velázquez at the National Gallery in London.

Key Points: 
  • Two Just Stop Oil protesters have smashed the glass on the Rokeby Venus by Diego Velázquez at the National Gallery in London.
  • This, you might be surprised to hear, is not the first time this painting has been the target of activists.
  • In March 1914, a suffragette named Mary Richardson entered the National Gallery with a butcher’s knife secreted in her sleeve.
  • It’s not the first time Just Stop Oil has taken a tactic from the suffragette playbook.

Distancing themselves

  • On a march in London, Just Stop Oil protesters questioned “would the suffragettes have marched on the pavement?” when asked to move.
  • Extinction Rebellion activists, outside of a court where seven women were held for causing damage to Barclays Headquarters, wore suffragette outfits.
  • However, both Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil have made distinctions between their actions and the suffragettes’.
  • Nevertheless, Just Stop Oil’s use of confetti and jigsaws pales in comparison to the suffragettes’ use of firelighters and paraffin.

Justification through history

  • Pankhurst contrasted the actions of other contemporary figures throughout her speeches and her autobiography.
  • Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil has followed in her footsteps, ironically adopting a suffragette tactic while distancing itself from the movement.
  • Pankhurst contrasted how previous violent movements conducted by men had been rewarded in comparison to the suffragettes who were arrested.


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Boardroom Styling Lounge Introduces 2023 Holiday Offers

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, Boardroom Styling Lounge is pleased to introduce first-of-its-kind men's grooming experiences as the perfect gifts for him. The Ultimate Style Package and Style Starter Pack are premium grooming packages available in all salons, combining luxury hair, shave and spa services with one of their most in-demand products.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, Boardroom Styling Lounge is pleased to introduce first-of-its-kind men's grooming experiences as the perfect gifts for him.
  • At Boardroom Styling Lounge, we believe that grooming is more than just a routine – it's an experience.
  • "Our clients trust us to deliver excellence in grooming, and these holiday offers are our way of exceeding those expectations during the holiday season," said Paul Hicks, COO at Boardroom Styling Lounge.
  • The offers are available for a limited time only, so don't miss your chance to indulge in this exclusive holiday experience.

AAK Launches Golden Wax® 419 To Help Container Candles Shine Bright

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

EDISON, N.J., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New 100% Plant-based Container Wax Solution Helps Candle Manufacturers Meet On-Trend Label Claims with Improved Aesthetics and Performance.

Key Points: 
  • Golden Wax® 419 helps candle manufacturers, wax blenders and candle supply companies with an easy-to-use plant-based wax solution that elevates container candle aesthetics and meets on-trend label claims.
  • We are excited to launch Golden Wax® 419 as our newest premium soy wax for container candles.
  • Golden Wax® 419 helps candle manufacturers, wax blenders and candle supply companies with an easy-to-use plant-based wax solution that elevates container candle aesthetics and meets on-trend label claims.
  • "We are excited to launch Golden Wax® 419 as our newest premium soy wax for container candles," said Ryan Branch, Sr. Marketing Manager, AAK USA.

Latest TechTAC® Innovation Gives Operators New Flexibility in Deploying the Patented Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

This flexibility is made possible by the reduction in string torque rotations required to fully set the Slimline® QuickSet™ TAC.

Key Points: 
  • This flexibility is made possible by the reduction in string torque rotations required to fully set the Slimline® QuickSet™ TAC.
  • “There are tens of thousands of Slimline anchors in production today,” said Luke Reary, Operations Manager at TechTAC.
  • In contrast, the TechTAC® Slimline® Tubing Anchor Catcher can dramatically reduce that cut over time because only the slip protectors and slips need to be cut.
  • The new anchor follows the same setting procedure as TechTAC’s original Slimline® TAC but sets fully in 1-to-3 turns, as opposed to 6-to-8 turns.

EmeritusDX Announces Launch of New Molecular Test, MetaDX™

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EmeritusDX, a rapidly growing cancer diagnostics and information company, today announced the commercial availability of MetaDX™, a PCR-based assay designed to provide personalized treatment guidance for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. Performed on biopsied prostate tissue, MetaDX™ measures the AR-V7/AR-WT Ratio to predict the patient's resistance to Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) early on in the treatment process.

Key Points: 
  • Performed on biopsied prostate tissue, MetaDX™ measures the AR-V7/AR-WT Ratio to predict the patient's resistance to Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) early on in the treatment process.
  • "MetaDX™ addresses an important treatment decision for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer," said Robert Embree, Chief Executive Officer, EmeritusDX.
  • "By launching this test, we continue down our committed path of improving patient outcomes as well as reducing overall treatment costs."
  • Advanced prostate cancer tends to be hormone sensitive and is often treated with androgen deprivation therapy.

NICO Awards $40,000 Grant to Study Genetic & Biological Make-Up of Meningioma Brain Tumors

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INDIANAPOLIS, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NICO Corporation, an Indianapolis-based pioneer and leader in minimally invasive neurosurgery, has awarded a $40,000 grant to Daniel Prevedello, MD, vice chair for Academic Affairs and director of Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery Programs at the Ohio State University (OSU) Comprehensive Cancer Center. The grant supports an investigator initiated study – Circular RNA Analysis of Meningioma Invasion – aimed at providing new insight on the genetic and biological make-up of meningioma brain tumors that could ultimately guide new patient care decisions. Meningiomas are the most common form of non-malignant brain tumors that are slow-growing and form along the outermost layer of tissue that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord.

Key Points: 
  • The grant supports an investigator initiated study – Circular RNA Analysis of Meningioma Invasion – aimed at providing new insight on the genetic and biological make-up of meningioma brain tumors that could ultimately guide new patient care decisions.
  • Meningiomas are the most common form of non-malignant brain tumors that are slow-growing and form along the outermost layer of tissue that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord.
  • Study on progression & recurrence of the most common brain tumor, meningioma, could guide new patient care decisions.
  • The NICO IIS grant program is dedicated to supporting novel pre-clinical and clinical research efforts related to improved patient and economic outcomes using NICO technologies.

Happy Wax Invites You to Discover Your Cosmic Fragrance Match with the Zodiac Wax Melt Collection

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DURHAM, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Happy Wax, the innovative maker of all natural, soy-based wax melts, is thrilled to announce the release of its new Zodiac Wax Melt Collection.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Happy Wax , the innovative maker of all natural, soy-based wax melts, is thrilled to announce the release of its new Zodiac Wax Melt Collection.
  • The Zodiac Collection features twelve unique scents, each representing a zodiac sign.
  • Happy Wax's Zodiac Wax Melts are poured with care in North Carolina using all-natural soy wax and essential oil-infused fragrance, ensuring a clean and long-lasting fragrance experience.
  • "Our Zodiac Collection was designed to bring a little bit of magic into everyday life," says Sharon Donley, Creative Marketing Manager of Happy Wax.

EQS-News: Aves One publishes Sustainability Report 2022 and achieves milestones in the implementation of its ESG strategy

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Hamburg, 27 February 2023 - Aves One AG, an owner of durable logistic assets specialising in freight wagons, has published its sustainability report for the year 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Hamburg, 27 February 2023 - Aves One AG, an owner of durable logistic assets specialising in freight wagons, has published its sustainability report for the year 2022.
  • The company has made significant progress in implementing its ESG strategy.
  • For instance, Aves One sets a target to reduce its corporate carbon footprint (CCF) by around two-thirds until 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline.
  • As in the previous year, Aves One offsets the CO2 equivalents by supporting a climate protection project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.