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Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2: Review

Oct 1977
Jim Starlin, Jim Starlin

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Death watch

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4.5 stars

Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2 Review by (October 9, 2014)
Marvel rarely lets good characters really die. Thanos' dead spirit will be seen in Marvel Graphic Novel #1: The Death of Captain Marvel (also written and drawn by Starlin). But Death herself will resurrect him in Silver Surfer (1987) #34. Fans of Guardians of the Galaxy know that Gamora too is alive. Silver Surfer and Drax the Destroyer will find her, Pip and Warlock in the Soul Gem in SS#46-48, and they return to life in new bodies in Infinity Gauntlet #1 to oppose Thanos. (It will come as no surprise that Starlin wrote all these comics.) The Soul Gems will also return. Warlock's Gem will turn up on the brow of the Gardener. He will explain in Hulk #248 that he took it from Warlock's grave. Then in Silver Surfer (1987) #7 he and his fellow Elders of the Universe will seek the other Gems to use against Galactus. Later in the Thanos Quest limited series they will be called the Infinity Gems and combined in the Infinity Gauntlet.

This issue is the finale of Jim Starlin's long-running tale of Thanos and Warlock, and he is again scripter and penciller. This is our 1st sighting of Master Order and Lord Chaos, but they were mentioned in Avengers Annual #7 and Warlock #11. the pair will pop up every now and then, the next time being Thor Annual #9. And the time after that, in Secret Wars II, is the 1st occasion they will be seen working with a group of other cosmic beings. Thing met Thanos when he teamed up with Iron Man in Marvel Feature #12, whose last 2 issues were a precursor to this series. Most of the heroes will go back to their regular series. The Avengers in particular will begin the Korvac Saga in #167. Moondragon will get caught up in it in #172.

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Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2 Synopsis by Rob Johnson
This story continues from AVENGERS ANNUAL #7.

Moondragon sends a mental message to sleeping Peter Parker. He see the events of Av An#7:- Avengers with Captain Marvel, Moondragon and Warlock fought Thanos' invasion fleet led by his space ark Sanctuary. CM, Warlock, Iron Man and Thor found a duplicate space ark where Thanos was planning to use a giant Gem to blow up the Sun. They destroyed the Gem and Thanos teleported away, but Warlock died and his soul was absorbed into his own Soul Gem.

But Moondragon's message continues beyond that Annual. The 3 surviving heroes returned to join their allies on the original Sanctuary. But that is where Thanos had gone. The villain from Titan subdued Moondragon and the other Avengers (Beast, Captain America, Scarlet Witch and Vision), and then knocked the returning 3 out with a space weapon. They were all put in a stasis beam. And Warlock's body was fetched from the other ark, and Thanos took his Soul Gem. He still intends to destroy the Sun (even though without the giant Gem made from 5 other Soul Gems he won't be able to destroy all suns as he had planned).

Spider-Man wakes up and knows he somehow has to get into space and rescue the Avengers.

Meanwhile outside of space Lord Chaos and Master Order watch their plan unfolding. They are contesting against Death and her pawn Thanos. Spider-Man has been brought into play, and soon he will find an ally in the Thing.

Indeed Spidey goes to the Baxter Building for help and a spaceship, and Thing is the only 1 there. After Peter tells Ben the story, Thing flies them into space and they locate the giant space ark.

When they get near they're dragged in by a tractor beam, and have to fight all the aliens the Avengers fought in their Annual. They're doing well until Thanos switches off the gravity - and Thing recognises his voice. The aliens are more used to zero-G, and the heroes get blasted unconscious.

Chaos and Order aren't fazed. Their plan is that the duo will release Adam Warlock from his Soul Gem.

Inside the Gem Adam is enjoying paradise with Gamora and Pip and the other souls it has absorbed.

Spider-Man and Thing awake next to the captive Avengers. Thanos, in true villain style, tells them of his plan. He serves his lover Death, but she deserted him after Captain Marvel and the Avengers foiled his Cosmic Cube scheme. He now intends to use the Soul Gem to make the Avengers' star go nova, and offer Earth's inhabitants to Death to win her back.

Thing attacks, but Thanos easily blasts him unconscious again. Spider-Man beats a strategic retreat, and then decides his only chance is to somehow free Thor. He returns to the stasis chamber and drops himself through the machinery holding the Avengers. The freed heroes attack Thanos en masse. And Ben Grimm wakes up to join them.

Thanos is still holding his own against Thing and Thor, while the other heroes handle more aliens. But eventually Thanos' eye-blasts down Thing again, and even batter Thor.

Order and Chaos cause Peter's Spider-Sense to lead him to Warlock's Soul Gem, encased in a glass globe. He fights through aliens and shatters the globe. And a fiery version of Warlock arises from the Gem to close with Thanos. When the smoke clears the hero has gone again, and the villain is turned to stone.

The aliens surrender, and the Avengers let them go. They bury the bodies of Gamora, Pip and Warlock (#63 will reveal that this is on Counter-Earth). While their souls live on in peace in the Soul Gem.

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Jim Starlin
Joe Rubinstein
Petra Goldberg
Jim Starlin (Cover Penciler)
Jim Starlin (Cover Inker)
Letterer: Annette Kawecki.
Editor: Archie Goodwin.

Listed in Alphabetical Order.

(Hank McCoy)
Captain America
Captain America

(Steve Rogers)
Iron Man
Iron Man

(Tony Stark)
Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch

(Wanda Maximoff)

(Peter Parker)

(Ben Grimm)

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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed new funding to support the delivery of the Tamworth Intermodal Rail Line to ensure greater use of rail freight in the regions.
ARA Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said $28 million in NSW Government funding would be used to reinstate a section of non-operational railway line to support the delivery of the intermodal facility. She said the project would support jobs in the region and ensure the critical rail line project could be delivered.
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Black Cross/Blue Sky

This review was first published in the Magazine “Line of Fire” from Lock n Load Publishing.
Another look at this incredible game.

One of the most important battles that took place during World War II was The Battle of Britain. This was the first campaign that was to be fought entirely by air forces. Hitler needed air superiority before Operation Sea Lion (Seelöwe), which was an amphibious and airborne invasion of Britain could take place. To that end, he ordered Hermann Goring to destroy the RAF (Royal Air Force), and the British air fields and infrastructure. Winston Churchill entrusted the defense of Britain to Hugh Dowding. The Battle of Britain was the largest aerial campaign to date and decided the fate of Europe. (You can perform a Google search on the term Battle of Britain for more information on this historic battle.)

Black Cross/Blue Sky is a board/miniature game devoted to this historical event. The planes that fought in these aerial battles during the summer and autumn of 1940 are all represented. There are:

  • Fighters (F)
  • Fighter Bombers (FB)
  • Ground Attack (G)
  • Night Fighter (N)
  • Reconnaissance (R)
  • Level Bomber (B)
  • Dive Bomber (D)

(Note: While some of the planes mentioned above are not directly mentioned in the game, when you build your own scenarios, you can substitute plane types. For example, the Bf110c can be used as a German Night Fighter to simulate a night-fighter attack; it may not be 100% historically correct, but it will provide you with acceptable results.)

Other planes that are talked about in the rules but are not included with the game are:

  • Jet Fighter (JF)
  • Jet Fighter-Bomber (JB)
  • Torpedo Bomber (T)
  • Light Bomber (L)
  • Medium Bomber (M)
  • Heavy Bomber (H)
  • Super-heavy Bomber (S)
  • Transport (P)

These I believe are scheduled for future expansions of the game system.

FlightStand Figure-1Game Components

Before we look at the game system, let’s take a look at what you get for your money (MSRP – US $104.95 / Intl $114.95). Just let me say that all of the components are very high quality. The counters are nice and thick, which gives them a sturdy feeling, the cards for the planes are very colorful with great stories of the planes’ history on the back of the card, and the overall artwork is extremely well done.

The components are:

  • 102 Illustrated Die-cut Aircraft Counters
  • 18 Flight Stands™
  • 54 Plastic Counter Rivets for the Stands
  • 4 Double-Sided 22″ x 34″ Mapsheets
  • 1 Rules Booklet
  • 2 Sets of 10 Aircraft Data Cards
  • 2 Player Aid Cards
  • 20 Die-cut Hit Markers
  • 20 Die-cut Momentum Markers
  • 12 Inverted/Loaded Markers
  • 20 Die-cut Ammo counters
  • 40 Assorted Critical Hit Markers
  • 15 Assorted Ace/Anti-Ace Markers
  • 14 Weather Hex Counters
  • 12 Barrage Balloon Counters
  • 12 Target Hex/Airfield Counters
  • 3 10-Sided Dice
  • 2 6-Sided Dice

There is a plastic storage separator in the box, where all of the game components are protectively stored. All of this fits nicely into a box that is 5”H x 11 ½” W x 11 ½” D.

The Game System

The rule book is 51 pages in length. Now, before panic sets in, let me say right away that the basic game rules are only 26 pages that include many extremely valuable examples illustrating some of the rules. The remaining 25 pages deal with Advanced Rules, Scenarios, History, Designer Notes and Bibliography. The basic rules provide the definitions of the terminology that will be used through the rest of this game and the game series. The Basic Game rules sections are Basic Sequence of Play, Movement, Combat, Air to Surface, and the Aerial Terrain. You are given the details of how to move and battle with your aircraft within each of these main rule areas.

For instance, Flight Altitudes are explained in the Movement area of the rules. Here you learn about the Flight Stands and how they are used. There are 24 levels of altitude with each level representing 500 feet of vertical space. Therefore, the vertical volume of the playing field is 12,000 feet. The Flight Stand system the game employs allows the gamer to represent this vertical volume in a very, very simple way. In the example provided you can see how the Flight Stand defines each of the Altitude levels by the notch that the plane sits on, on the stand and with a turn button on the base of the stand itself. There are 6 settings on the button, and each is equivalent to the 500 feet of vertical space mentioned above.

Figure 2The next area to discuss is the Attitude of the plane. No, I am not talking about personalities here; the Webster Dictionary defines it as “the position of an aircraft or spacecraft determined by the relationship between its axes and a reference datum.” In Black Cross/Blue Sky a plane can be in 1 of 5 different Attitudes, and they are:

  • Level (L)
  • Climb (C)
  • Steep Climb (SC)
  • Dive (D)
  • Steep Dive (SD)

Also covered in the Movement section are the rules for maneuver. A maneuver is a change in the horizontal direction. In order for a plane to perform a maneuver it must move forward a number of hexes. The number of hexes that it moves forward is the aircraft’s momentum. Each maneuver costs a certain amount of momentum and an aircraft must have the proper momentum for the maneuver to be completed.

Now those of you who know a little—or even a lot—about aerial combat know that maneuvering is one of the most important aspects of an aerial game and can often make or break a game system. Well, in Black Cross/Blue Sky each aerial maneuver is thoroughly explained with detailed examples of each maneuver presented. The maneuvers covered are:

  • Turn
  • High-G Turn
  • Emergency High-G Turn
  • Slip
  • Half Roll
  • Half Loop

The final section of the Movement Rules deals with Formations. The mission and type(s) of plane(s) being flown will define the Formation. If Bombers are flying a bomber mission, they must be in a Bomber Formation, Escort Fighters in an Escort Fighter Formation, Hunter Fighters in Hunter Fighter Formations and Interceptor missions in an Interceptor Formation. In this area the Formation Movement Sequence is provided, as well as any Movement Restrictions based on Formation type.

Figure 3The next major section of the rules booklet describes the Combat Procedure. In Black Cross/Blue Sky combat is handled in a rather simple way that can seem complicated until you try it. To put it simply, all guns in the game have a range of 10 hexes. If you are at the same altitude as the enemy plane, this means that you can be 10 hexes away and fire your guns in the hope of damaging the enemy plane. However, every level of altitude difference adds 10 hexes to the range to target. So, if you are 7 hexes behind and one level above or below your target, your total range to target would be 17. Now, you may wonder, with d10 dice and a range of 10 for your guns, how will you ever hit the target? First of all, you need to look at your aircraft card or the plane chart to determine how many dice you will throw. Let’s say we have a Hawker Hurricane firing at a HE-111. Looking at either the card or chart we see that the Hurricane Armament is 2F, which means that this plane has two front-firing guns. This means we will roll 2d10. Next we look at the range, and we must roll d10 dice equal to or greater than the range to distance to score a hit. Now a single d10 dice cannot roll a 17. But alas, there are dice to-hit modifiers. The first modifier is the size modifier of the target plane. Looking at the HE-111 we see that the Target Modifier is 7, and that we are directly behind the target which also adds +1. The 7 + 1, for a total of 8, is added to our 2d10 die roll (1d10 for each gun) and we now see that on a roll of 9 or 10 we would score a hit. While a difficult shot, not impossible as we have a 20% chance of hitting our target with each die roll.

This is a good example of the Combat System used in Black Cross/Blue Sky. While it is not an all-inclusive example, it does show the subtle and simple manner in which combat is handled. But don’t think of simple as inaccurate, because this combat system is far from inaccurate.

Air to Surface

This is the section that deals with the specialized rules that are necessary to conduct these types of attacks. While not all of the weapons or missions are used in this game, the rules presented in parenthesis below are for future expansions of Black Cross/Blue Sky. The type of Air-to-Surface attacks covered here are;

  • (Dive Bombing)
    • (Dive Bombing Ships)
    • (Dive Bombing Land Targets)
  • (Torpedo Bombing)
  • Level Bombing
  • Gunfire
    • Strafing
  • (Tank Busting)

And finally, while not necessarily an Air-to-Surface weapon, anti-aircraft fire is covered in this area.

Aerial Terrain

The final section of the Basic Rules details the Aerial Terrain. What is Aerial Terrain? It’s Clouds, Balloons, Effects of the Sun, and Storms. Each of these items is presented in its own section at this point in the rules book. You are told the effect it has on flying, or the effect it has on combat. Employing some or all of these Aerial effects can change a game dramatically and cause players use all different kinds of strategies.

Advanced Rules

The next three pages of the rules book present the Advanced Rules of play. While only three pages long, any one of the Advanced Rules can change the complexity and play of the game. First of all, there is an Advanced Sequence of Play that uses a 1d6 and the Maneuver Loaded or Maneuver Unloaded values to determine the movement sequence number.

Next, we have Aces, and these are determined before the beginning of the game. Here you are told that for every six Allied fighters there will be one Ace and there will be one Ace for every 12 German fighters. Once you determine the number of Aces each side has deployed, you need to decide the enhanced effectiveness the Ace will have. This is done by rolling a 1d10 and referencing the Ace Bonus Chart.

Also covered is the use of Anti-Aces. These are pilots who are not gifted, could be rookies, have combat fatigue or are just plain unlucky. Here again, as with the Aces, for every six Allied fighters there is one Anti-Ace and for every 12 German fighters there is one Anti-Ace. Again a 1d10 is rolled and the Anti-Ace Penalty Chart is referenced for the effect.

The final advanced rule details Night Engagements. It is in this rules section that night actions are dealt with by introducing rules to simulate aerial combat at night before the development of airborne radar. You are told about the limitations that are placed on your aircraft that would allow them to recreate this type of action realistically.

The next ten pages are devoted to scenarios that will allow you to explore this game to its fullest. As with most games, the first section here defines the scenarios Type, Map, Set-up, Destination Board Edge, Game Length, How to Win, and Levels of Victory. The Scenarios provided with this game are:

  • “The Lone Wolf” (1 player)
  • “The Opening Shots” (2 players)
  • “A Bad Start” (2 or 3 players)
  • “A Good Party” (2 – 4 players)
  • “Heinkels Over England” (2 – 4 players)
  • “The End Run: Junkers over Driffield” (2 – 4 players)
  • “An Unknown Victory” (2 – 4 players)
  • “A Fatal Mistake” (2 – 5 players)
  • “Like Unsuspecting Sheep” (2 – 3 players)
  • “Into the Fray” (2 – 4 players)
  • “They Came at Night” (2 players)

However, these scenarios only scratch the surface as to what you can do with Black Cross/Blue Sky. The game designer provides you with a Creating Your Own Scenarios section. In this section the game designer advises players in detail on the five steps for Scenario Creation, and the last section has suggestions for Balancing Scenarios. While the information presented is excellent, it’s not a fast and hard rule that you need to follow.

The last few sections of the rules book are dedicated to The Battle of Britain, Designer’s Notes, an excellent Bibliography, and an Apologia to the Miniaturists.

The Game

StartingPosition Figure 4

Here we will go through a few turns of the Solitaire Scenario that is included with the game. The scenario states that the He-111s should start six hexes from Board 6’s edge while the Hurricane should start on Board 6’s edge.  Figure 4 shows the starting positions of the aircraft. I decided for the sake of this example game to put the He-111s in the middle of the Board with the Hurricane directly behind in a perfect attack position. All aircraft are at Medium Level 3 altitude and flying level.

Turn-1 Figure 5This is the situation after the movement on Turn 1. The He-111’s moved straight four hexes, as per the special rules of this scenario, and the Hurricane moved five hexes. All of the planes momentum markers were adjusted to show the movement. Those are the blue markers behind each plane (see Figure 5). Now, the Hurricane fires using three dice and scores three hits with results of 6, 7,and 9. The reason for 3d10 was because the distance was short and there were automatic hits. Simultaneously, the He-111 returned fire with two die, and missed.

OTurn-2 Figure 6n Turn 2, the He-111s again had to move straight forward their four hexes. The Hurricane decided to Slip right to be directly on the 6 of the rightmost He-111 (see Figure 6). This uses all his momentum, even though it only costs four. The Hurricane then fired and scored three hits on results of 7, 0, and 0. Now a double (two 0s) was thrown, which means that there was a critical hit. Now we must roll another 1d10 to determine what was hit.

Rolling the 1d10 for the Critical Hit, I roll a 0. Referring to the Critical Hit Chart, I see that a Fuel Line hit was achieved, which caused an immediate explosion (see Figure 7). However, we are not finished as the turns are considered simultaneous, thus the He-111 got a parting shot at the Hurricane; but again a low number was rolled and no hit was achieved on the Hurricane.

Turn-2a Figure 7

Now if we were going to continue this sample game, the next turn the Hurricane would have to move through the explosion hex (it has no momentum stored) and would need to roll to see if there was any damage.

Giving you an example of only a few turns of this game should provide you with a good idea of the ebb and flow of this game system. While Black Cross/Blue Sky may seem complicated, because most aircraft board games are, this system simplifies all the bookkeeping down to the Flight Stand and counters. This keeps the game flowing nicely and allows the players to plan their moves not write their moves.

There is no reason that I can think of not to use this game as the aerial portion of another game. Let’s take a quick look at Nations at War: White Star Rising by Lock ‘n Load Publishing. While the scale of the two games is different, you can still play the game and accept the results. For example, in many of the advanced scenarios of White Star Rising there are aircraft used as ground support. Here you can set up Black Cross/Blue Sky and have a ground-support mission, but instead of using American aircraft, you substitute British. However, once Blue Sky Game Works releases the expansions for this system, you should see many new plane types introduced.

There is really only one negative that I can say about this game. While all the documentation is excellent, there is one thing that has been neglected. The game assumes that you know aircraft and can tell the difference between a Spitfire and a Hurricane, or an HE-111 and the Do-17Z. Sometimes it’s difficult to differentiate between the planes. One more chart that can be used as a legend for the aircraft would make it much simpler during game set-up.

We have looked at many of the features of Black Cross/Blue Sky. The one thing that I haven’t yet mentioned was the statement at the beginning of this review, which was “Black Cross/Blue Sky is a board/miniature game.” The original version of this game was designed for miniatures. That is why there is an option to purchase Flight Stands that will hold miniatures. The scales of miniatures that can easily be used with this system are 1/285th, 1/300th, 1/432nd, or 1/600th. These miniatures are available from many manufacturers.

Black Cross/Blue Sky is a deceptively simple and fun game. You have the ingenious Flight Stand and counter use which eliminates all of the paperwork that you find in other aerial board games. Looking at the box, the game can appear to be overwhelming. However, don’t let it overpower you into thinking that it’s a complex game. The true subtlety of this game lies in eliminating all the paperwork and presenting you with a game that flows and allows you to concentrate on strategy and tactics with a certain amount of realism, not writing down directions. Black Cross/Blue Sky should be nominated for the 2011 Charles Roberts Award. So, if you take the time to pick up this game, be sure you make the time to play it. You won’t be disappointed.

For more information about Black Cross/Blue Sky check out Blue Sky Game Works’ Web site: http://www.blueskygameworks.com/


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City Councilman David Greenfield, chairman of the powerful Land Use Committee, won’t be running for re-election. Instead, Greenfield will become executive director at the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, a non profit organization, at the end of the year.

As part of the move, Greenfield is expected to tap his protégé, Kalman Yeger, to run for his seat, which Greenfield has already raised $855,342 for. Read more at NY Post.

  1. so the met council on jewish POVERTY, president makes $500,000! which is more than Pres. Trump makes as president.

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Congratulations to Ruth Brown and Viv Curran (Lothianburn) who, yesterday became the winners of the 2010 Gibson Cup, playing Fiona Smith and Aileen Kennedy (Harburn) in the final. It was a very closely fought final in which Ruth and Viv scraped through by 1 hole. County team mates, Wendy Nicholson and Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) held on in another close match to beat Anne Brownie and Mary Stark (Lothianburn) on the 17th hole in the second flight final. In the Consolation Salver, Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park) teamed up with Kay Baillie (Musselburgh) to score a winning 39 points.

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The COVID-19 crisis has affected, and continues to affect, the members of the MDC community in many different ways.

In an effort to reduce the financial hardship this crisis has caused to our students, MDC is launching the COVID-19 Tuition Relief Fund. This fund will provide additional financial aid to those students who have demonstrated need as it relates to the COVID-19 crisis.

“COVID-19 has created significant challenges for our community of learners here at MDC. Several of our students have lost jobs, others have had to reduce their work hours so they can educate their children at home while schools are closed. It’s a stressful time for everyone.  This fund was designed to help alleviate some of that financial pressure for our students and their families.”
–   Phil Strickland, Registrar

As an institution, MDC has set aside funds to support this program and is seeking additional funding from our supporters to ensure all students requiring additional financial help can continue their studies, unaffected by COVID-19.

To donate to the COVID-19 Tuition Relief Fund now, click here.

Students who have been affected financially by COVID-19 and would like to be considered to receive additional funding toward their 2020-2021 tuition costs should submit an email to Sara Fusilier at, outlining your current circumstances in as much detail as you can. We cannot guarantee additional funding to everyone who asks, though we will consider all requests.

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The New Cloud Data Model

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Some call it “the new bacon!” Others say it’s the “new oil.” Whatever you compare it to, data is now among the most valuable and valued assets any business owns. Now, with everyone working from home, companies are challenged to decide what their new model will be for managing their data. Trust it to remotely managed, deserted data centers? Migrate it to the cloud?

In this session we examine the considerations, the criteria, and the concerns you must focus on when moving data into the cloud. Far from a trivial activity, there’s much to do to optimize the security, the availability, and the integrity of cloud data. Issues we’ll discuss include:

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MCS Charges Ahead with Battery Storage Certification Scheme

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION scheme MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) has today announced its development of a certification scheme for battery energy storage systems in a move set to complement their certification of other microgeneration technologies.

With a pilot, set to launch mid-2019, the new battery storage scheme will better equip the industry to roll out energy storage installations whilst ensuring consumer protection.

MCS is a quality assurance scheme, supported by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). It provides the framework for the certification of microgeneration technologies used to produce electricity and heat from low carbon sources.

The announcement comes following the growing adoption of energy storage technologies to maximise renewable energy in the UK and create a flexible electricity grid.

The MCS certification scheme for battery storage systems will also build upon a project funded by the MCS Charitable Foundation which explores self-consumption of solar PV electricity with and without battery storage systems.

Chris Roberts, MCS Director leading on this new project said: “We have been working hard on the development of this certification which really complements existing technologies. The move reflects the convergence between technologies as internet connectivity develops and smart meters are rolled out.”

Ian Rippin, chief executive of MCS added: “As we continue to support the sector, our battery storage scheme will be backed by scheme requirements managed independently and impartially. This is all about enabling the industry to deliver the best outcomes for the consumers that it serves.

Registrations under this scheme will sit alongside existing small-scale renewable energy installations that are currently held centrally within the MCS Installation Database. For Installers this represents a one-stop-shop for all of their registrations without the need to access a different system. For consumers, it delivers the benefit of being able to search for all of their renewable energy needs, including battery storage solutions, in one place.”

Chris Hewett, chief executive at the Solar Trade Association welcomed the news. He said: “For our members, this is a natural extension to the existing MCS scheme. Increasingly consumers are seeing the benefit of marrying solar to battery storage, so I welcome the evolution of the MCS to embrace this. I’m particularly pleased that this represents a one-stop solution as it is very important to our members that certification processes become faster and more cost-effective.”

This robust certification is set to wrap around installations and products in order to truly protect consumers and drive best practice.


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Fundamental Common Courses

MEC 401 Technical writing in English [3]
Students learn how to convey their thinking and research output by writing especially in English
MEC 402 Technical presentation in English [3]
Students learn how to make effective presentation to deliver their research output to others especially in English
MEC 501 Advanced Fluid Mechanics I [3]
Derivation of continuity, momentum and energy equation; vorticity transport equation and circulation; Kelvin and Helmholtz's theorem; derivation of Navier-Stokes equation; exact solution at low-Reynolds number flow; laminar and turbulent boundary layer theories.
MEC 511 Advanced Thermodynamics [3]
Dynamic equilibrium and nonequilibrium of system; stability of two system; relation between energy and entropy and graphical analysis; availability function; exergy; phase equilibrium of system; chemical reaction and chemical equilibrium.
MEC 512 Advanced Heat Transfer [3]
Physical phenomenon of heat transfer; derivation of basic equations and analysis; conduction, convection and radiation heat transfers.
MEC 533 Finite Element Analysis [3]
Basic principles of the finite element method and its application to engineering problems; formulation of truss, beam, plate, shell, 2D, and 3D elements; the finite element modeling and computer numerical solution of static and dynamic analysis.
MEC 542 Theory of Elasticity [3]
Fundamental problems of linear elasticity; problem of St. venant; associated plane strain and generalized plane stress solutions.
MEC 551 Design of Mechanical Systems [3]
General methodologies of mechanical system design is introduced with the following topics: product planning, identification of design tasks, brainstorming, function structure construction and analysis, patents and design evaluation. Each attendant are expected to apply the design methodologies to a term project.
MEC 561 Advanced Precision Engineering [3]
Precision related topics; analysis of errors and their effect on system performance; principles and application of sensors.
MEC 571 Advanced Vibration [3]
Vibration of 1 degree of freedom systems; convolution integral; influence coefficient; vibration of multi-degree of freedom systems; Hamiltonian principle; Lagrange's equation of motion; modal analysis; eigenvalue problem; semidefinite problem; enclosure theorem; Rayleigh's quotient; vibration of continuous system; approximation method.
MEC 572 Advanced Dynamics [3]
Lagrangian dynamics; constraint equations; virtual displacement and virtual velocity; general coordinates; Hamiltonian principle; dynamics of rigid body; application to vibration and gyrodynamics.
MEC 581 Advanced Automatic Control [3]
State space description of dynamic systems; linear spaces and linear operators; analysis of state equations; Lyapunov stability analysis, controllability and observability; design of state feedback; output feedback and state observers; computer-aided design with MATLAB.
EGR501 Applied Mathematics I [3]
Partial differential equation, special function, distribution, Green function.
EGR502 Applied Mathematics II [3]
Transformation of integration, approximate solution, Tensor analysis.
EGR505 Internship [3]
To understand the field engineering, the students will join the company to learn the field-oriented skills and to advance their capacity. The work that the students are supposed to do is decided by the agreement between instructor and the corresponding advisor from the company.
AUT501 Vehicle Dynamics and Control [3]
This course introduces theories and simulation techniques in the field of vehicle dynamics and control, based on the fundamentals of dynamics, system dynamics, and automatic control.

Major Courses

MEC 594 Computational Solid Mechanics [3]
This gradual-level course covers classical principles of dynamics and modern computational methods for solving dynamic responses of both rigid and flexible structural dynamics.
MEC 601 Computational Fluid Mechanics I [3]
Computational analysis of laminar and turbulent flow, computational fluid mechanics for non-orthogonal coordinates, derivation of discretized equations and excercise with computer, convergence.
MEC 602 Advanced Fluid Mechanics II [3]
Low Reynolds number and creeping flows, solution for boundary layer equations, laminar stability and turbulence transition, mixing theory and momentum transport by Reynolds stresses, free and boundary shear flows.
MEC 603 Turbomachinery [3]
Thermodynamic analysis of energy transfer between fluid and rotor, dimensionless analysis in turbomachinery, principles and design methods of various turbomachinery such as radial or axial pumps, fans, compressors and turbines.
MEC 604 Compressible Fluid Mechanics [3]
Thermodynamics and equations of motions for compressible flow; theory for shock wave; a Prandtl-Meyer flow; variation of flow characteristics by viscosity and heat transfer; characteristic theory; aerodynamics; experimental measurement for compressible flow; characteristics for subsonic, supersonic and hypersonic flows.
MEC 605 Turbulent Flow [3]
Basic mechanism for turbulent flows and analysis of flow phenomena for isotopic turbulence, homogeneous turbulence, turbulence diffusion theory, grid turbulence, near wall turbulence, free shear layer turbulence, two phase turbulence flow.
MEC 610 Intorduction to Nanoengineering [3]
Starting from "What is the nanotechnology?", recent trend and basic knowledges in nanotechnology (Nano tools, Nano Patterning, Nano Sensors, Nanobiotechnology, Nanomaterials, NEMS etc.) are introduced. Recent published papers about nanotechnogy are studied to understand recent research trend and to learn how to plan nanotechnology research.
MEC 611 Conductive Heat Transfer [3]
Derivation of basic conduction equations, steady and unsteady, one-and multidimensional conduction with and without heat sources.
MEC 612 Convective Heat Transfer [3]
Derivation of basic energy equation, heat transfer in laminar and turbulent boundary layers and duct flow, free convection, condensation and evaporation.
MEC 613 Boiling Heat Transfer [3]
Basic models of liquid-vapor two phase flow, empirical treatment of two-phase flow, nucleation and bubble growth, pool and convective boiling, critical heat flux, and condensation.
MEC 614 Statistical Thermodynamics [3]
Basic concept of statistical thermodynamics, molecular dynamics, derivation of equation of state for ideal gas and high density fluid.
MEC 615 Thermal Environmental Engineering [3]
Air conditioning systems, moist air properties and conditioning process, indoor air quality, solar radiation and heat transmission in buildings, space heat load, cooling load, and energy calculation.
MEC 616 Advanced Refrigeration [3]
Fundamentals of refrigeration cycle, analysis of refrigeration system, refrigerants, compressor design and analysis, heat exchanger design, expansion devices, heat pumps, absorption heat pumps, cryogenic systems.
MEC 617 Combustion I [3]
Concept of combustion, chemical kinetics, governing equation of multi-components system, ignition, characteristics of diffusion and premixed flames, and combustion of gaseous, liquid droplet and solid fuels.
MEC 618 Particle Engineering [3]
Particle theory including physiochemical characteristics, synthesis, kinetics, measurement and detection, etc will be studied. In addition, its applications including air pollution and cleaning, clean room, nanoparticle technology, bioengineering will be discussed.
MEC 620 Nanomaterials and their application [3]
This class introduces various nanomaterials (Carbon Nanotube, Nanowire, Graphene, Nanoparticle, Metamaterial etc.) and studies new phenomena in mechanical, electrical, optical and physical aspects and their basic principle. We will discuss recent studies as published results including new applications.
MEC 621 Advanced Internal Combustion Engine I [3]
Analyzing c3ombustion, gas exchange and turbo charger in internal combustion engine by thermodynamics and gas dynamics.
MEC 622 Co-generation system [3]
This course introduces the technologies on the design and operation of a co-generation system for efficient energy usage. With the understanding of the basic principles on various co-generation systems, the optimum design of the major components of the co-generation system will be introduced. In addition, the technologies to maximize the efficiency of the co-generation system will be introduced, including tri-generation system, renewable energy system, and load-based design and operation technology.
MEC 627 Theory of Plasticity [3]
Basic theory of continuum plasticity is introduced with the following topics: stress and strain as tensors, yield conditions, plastic potential and flow rule, work hardening laws and principle of maximum plastic work. The course also covers the approximate solution methods such as slab method, slip-line theory and upper bound theory. The solution methods are applied to various metal forming processes including upsetting, extrusion, wire/tube drawing, rolling, bending and deep drawing.
MEC 629 Advanced Optical Engineering [3]
The fundamental optics including basic properties of light, lens, detection, laser, etc will be covered. Based on this, micro/nano engineering application including micro/bio detection, photolithograpy, near field optics, particle image velocimetry, laser and e-beam material processing will be discussed.
MEC 636 Creep Stress Analysis [3]
One dimensional models, linear viscoelastic behavior, creep, boundary value problems, linear elastic beam in pure bending, torsion of shafts, plane strain ,plane stress.
MEC 639 Fracture Mechanics [3]
Phenomena of stress concentration, energy equilibrium, stress intensity factor, a form and kind of fracture, crack propagation, elastic or elastoplastic fracture.
MEC 644 Theory of Dislocation [3]
Geometry of edge and screw dislocation, force on a dislocation, slip theory, dislocation reactions, dislocation pile up, intersection of dislocation.
MEC 647 Mechanical Behavior of Materials [3]
Theoretical strength, strengthening mechanism of material, reliability of strength, linear elastic fracture mechanics, required information for fracture mechanics approach, plain strain fracture toughness.
MEC 649 Advanced Fatigue Strength [3]
Comparison between theoretical and actual fatigue strength, application of stress spectrum, strain hardening and softening during fatigue, characteristics of stress theory, crack growth integration.
MEC 651 Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms [3]
Kinematic structure of mechanisms, synthesis of mechanisms according to kinematic structure and function, dimensional synthesis of mechanisms, circle point and center point curves, computer-aided mechanisms synthesis, structural errors and Chebyshevs theorem, design optimization, introduction to the synthesis of spatial mechanisms, current applications.
MEC 652 Optimum Design [3]
General methodologies of optimum design is introduced with the following topics: objective function, local and global optimum, constraints, numerical search methods, sequential unconstrained minimization techniques (SUMT), genetic algorithm, neural network and simulated annealing.
MEC 654 CAD/CAM [3]
Mathematical foundations for CAD/CAM; theory and practice of surface and solid modeling; CNC principle and language structure; CNC programming practice and machining; automatic tool path generation algorithms and programming.
MEC 656 Sustainable Energy [3]
The objectives of this International Joint Graduate course are understanding of technologies for sustainable energy production, conversion and utilization, understanding of limitations and opportunities and gaining experience in challenges and opportunities in designing sustainable energy systems. This course covers topics such as impact of Energy Conversion on Environment, Energy systems overview, Energy Economics and Solar Energy.
MEC 662 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering [3]
Various manufacturing technologies related to production, machine tools and related topics.
MEC 666 MEMS [3]
In the first half of the semester, advanced MEMS processes as well as basic undergraduate level MEMS processes are introduced and reviewed. In the second half, newly emerging topics of MEMS and nanoengineering are discussed. Then, based on the covered material, independent, creative and systematic approaches to MEMS design projects are carried out. This course requires undergradue level MEMS course.
MEC 671 Design and Control of Vibration [3]
1 degree of freedom system, modeling of discrete mass system, stability, forced response of discrete-mass system, control of vibration, modal test, modeling of continuous mass system, free response and control, approximation of continuous mass system.
MEC 672 Control of Vibration and Noise [3]
Basic acoustics, wave equation, response to arbitrary noise source, transmission coefficient, critical angle, dipole radiation, longitudinal quadrupole noise source, acoustics in duct, acoustics in room, sound radiation by acoustically rigid material and elastic material.
MEC 680 Hydraulic and Pneumatic ControlⅠ [3]
Steady-state characteristics and dynamic modeling of hydraulic system components, techniques of dynamic systems analysis, dynamic modeling of transmission lines, analysis and design of electrohydraulic control systems.
MEC 681 Digital Control [3]
The z-transform and difference equations, sampling and reconstruction, analysis and synthesis of sampled-data control systems using classical and modern control methods, system identification, implementation of digital control systems.
MEC 683 Advanced Instrumentation and Measurement System [3]
Fundamentals of mechanical measurements; treatment of experimental data; measuring system response; sensors; signal conditioning and computer data acquisition; measurements of displacement, vibration, motion, stress/strain, force, torque, pressure and temperature.
MEC 685 Special Topics in Automatic Control [3]
Special topics in the state-of-the-art theories and recent research trends in automatic control.
MEC 686 Advanced Robotics [3]
Kinematic and dynamic analysis, design, and control of robotic systems; inverse kinematics and inverse dynamics; various control issues including position control, force control, hybrid position/force control, and adaptive control; robotic sensors; mobile robots; telerobotic systems.
MEC 687 Advanced Mechatronics [3]
Architecture and application of microprocessors, analog and digital electronics, assembly and C languages, implementation of modern control systems, computer interfacing, servo control systems, term projects and laboratory demonstrations.
MEC 688 Human-Machine Interaction [3]
Accidents associated with "human error" often reflect the failure to recognize human factors in the design stage. In this class we will discuss the interaction of humans with complex machines. The topics cover the roles and authority between humans and machines, different levels of automation, enhanced human interface technologies such as telepresnece and virtual presence.
MEC 701 Experimental Methods in Fluid Flow [3]
Measurement theories and analysis method of velocity and turbulent components using various measurement methods including hot wire and LDV.
MEC 702 Computational Fluid Mechanics Ⅱ [3]
Grid generation and adaptive grid method, derivation and discretization of compressible flow equation in the generalized coordinates, higher-order upwind differencing scheme, unstructured solver algorithm, triangular mesh generation algorithm.
MEC 703 Biosystem Analysis [3]
This class introduces basic human anatomy and physiology and discusses mathematical modeling techniques of biosystem physiology, including musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiobascular systems.
MEC 705 Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics [3]
Analysis and computation of the viscous model, and other properties in laminar and turbulence.
MEC 706 Biofluid Mechanics [3]
Vascular diseases, names of arteries, pressure and flow, heart physiology, autoregulation of arterial wall, atherosclerosis, diabetes, Windkessel model, Wormersely number, CFD, hemorheology, transport of oxygen, measurement of blood properties.
MEC 707 Special Topics in Fluid Engineering [3]
Literature survey and presentation for the recent topics as to fluid engineering.
MEC 709 Renewable Energy [3]
In this course, all the aspects of wind, hydro, tidal, geothermal, ocean, solar power and their conversion system, and bio-cell, fuel-cell, photovoltaic system will be covered. Impacts of renewable energy sources on the future environment and energy analysis of renewable technologies will also be studied
MEC 710 Energy conversion systems
This class covers variety of devices and processes that convert natural resources into forms of energy useful in practice. A special emphasis is put on environment-friendliness and long-term reliability. Example systems include fuel cells, secondary or rechargeable batteries, solar cells, wind power systems, and nuclear power plants.
MEC 712 Radiative Heat Transfer [3]
Basic concept of radiative heat transfer, computation of shape factor, absorptivity and reflectivity, characteristics of radiative heat transfer in liquid, vapor and solid state.
MEC 713 Fuel Cell Science and Technology [3]
This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of fuel cell systems, with emphasis placed on proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). Students will learn the basic principles of electrochemical energy conversion while being exposed to relevant topics in materials science and thermodynamics.
MEC 714 Combustion II [3]
Spray combustion of liquid fuels, governing equation of multi-phases multi- components reacting system, turbulent combustion non-premixed and premixed flames and spray, pulverized coal combustion.
MEC 715 Multi-Phase Flow [3]
Analysis of momentum, heat and mass transfer of two-phase flow and the characteristics of liquid-vapor flow.
MEC 716 Special Topics in Thermal Engineering [3]
Special topics in the state-of-the-art theories and recent research trends in thermal engineering.
MEC 718 Micro Scale Thermal Engineering [3]
This course will provide a foundation for studying the interactions and transport of energy by crystal vibrations, electrons, and photons in solids. Elementary and advanced statistical transport theories will be discussed. Finally, the fundamental knowledge will be used to understand the operation of modern micro devices and to develop techniques of thermometry.
MEC 719 Microfluidics [3]
Basic concepts and governing equations, slip models, shear-driven and pressure-driven micro flows, thermal effects in micro scales.
MEC 720 Cellular mechanics [3]
The course addresses students with an interest in the mechanical properties and architecture of cells and how these influence cell motion and motion inside the cell. Students who have taken this course will have a thorough understanding of the mechanical properties of the cells components, including basic understanding of micro/nanosystems.
MEC 721 Propulsion Engineering [3]
Cycle and performance of gas turbine system; basic principles and matching technique of components, compressor, combustor, turbine, and nozzle; basic knowledge about design and development of gas turbine systems.
MEC 722 Advanced Internal Combustion Engine II [3]
Method of the emission reduction, emission mechanism in the spark and compression ignition engine
MEC 725 Special Topics in Energy Engineering [3]
Literature survey and presentation for the recent topics as to energy engineering.
MEC 726 Special Topics in Power Engineering [3]
Literature survey and presentation for the recent topics as to power engineering.
MEC 728 Mechanobiology in Musculoskeletal System [3]
The Mechanobiology of skeletal growth, adaptation, regeneration, and aging. Introduction to musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. The role of mechanical loading to the skeletal form, function and disease process
MEC 729 Precision Profilometry [3]
This class covers 3D measurement techniques including the followings: image formation, camera calibration, feature detection, edge detection, multi-view geometry, 3D reconstruction, 3D measurement data handling and its applications.
MEC 733 Elastodynamics [3]
Wave propagation, stress wave, wave reflection and transmission, application of vibration and noise.
MEC 736 Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis [3]
The objective of the course is to teach the continuum mechanics principles in conjunction with the finite element methods. The contents include the finite element analysis of solids and structures, especially the Lagrangian formulations involving large displacements and large strains. The course considers static analyses, steady-state problems.
MEC 737 Energy network [3]
This course introduces the basic principles and technologies on eco-friendly and high-efficient energy system and network to meet the global climate change and energy problem. With the understanding of individual energy system, the design and operation technologies connecting distributed electric power and thermal energy systems will be studied to increase the efficiency of the overall energy system. This course will also include the case studies on the energy grid and network systems of each country.
MEC 743 Dynamic Fracture Mechanics [3]
Topics of dynamic fracture toughness affected by loading condition, temperature and environment; elastoplastic dynamic fracture; dynamic crack propagation; theory and experiment of crack arrest by dynamic load; dynamic stress intensity factor; fracture toughness of transient temperature.
MEC 745 Engineering Materials & Their Applications [3]
Introduction of basic engineering materials such as metal, alloy, ceramic, polymer and electro-magnetic materials; analyses and application of stress by combined loading.
MEC 749 Fracture Analysis of Polymers [3]
Introduction of fatigue crack initiation and propagation of polymers, analysis and application of the basic mechanism of rheology, fracture and fatigue retardation.
MEC 750 Composite Materials [3]
Mechanics and analysis of fiber reinforced composite material, lamina stress-strain, engineering constants, lamination theory, damage and development in composite, fiber, matrix, fiber-matrix interface, and composite mechanical properties, fatigue and fracture of composite.
MEC 751 Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms [3]
Analytic representation of motion, curvature theory and instantaneous invariants, higher curvatures and acceleration, three-dimensional mechanisms, computer-aided kinematic analysis, current applications.
MEC 752 Dynamics of High-Speed Machines [3]
Review of classical dynamics, including Lagranges equations; analysis of dynamic response of high-speed machine elements and systems, including mass-spring systems, cam-follower systems, and gearing; shock isolation and introduction to gyro dynamics.
MEC 757 Case Studies in Plant Design [3]
EPC Plant Architecture Engineering, Turbine Basic Design & Trouble Shooting
MEC 762 Theory of Cutting [3]
Cutting mechanism in micro and macro scales, cutting dynamics including chatter \ vibration, mathematical description of chatter dynamics, cutting condition monitoring and control, tool wear and breakage detection, cutting force monitoring and adaptive control.
MEC 763 Advanced Manufacturing Automation [3]
Factory automation, principal of numerical control and programming, APT, automatic tool-path generation method, free machining.
MEC 765 Special Topics in Machine-Tools [3]
Design and control of precision machine-tools; analysis of static and dynamic stiffness; spindle and feed control of high speed and composite machine-tools; cutting dynamics; actuators for machine-tools, and precision measurement methods.
MEC 766 Microprocessor Based System Design [3]
State-of-the-art in embedded controller hardware and software design utilizing microprocessor, microprocessor architecture, embedded real-time operating system, application programming, motion control programming, control system design project
MEC 774 Special Topics in Dynamics [3]
Special topics in the state-of-the-art theories and recent research trends in dynamics.
MEC 781 Nonlinear Control [3]
Nonlinear systems analysis: phase plane analysis, Lyapunov theory, describing function analysis. Nonlinear control systems design: feedback linearization, input/output linearization, sliding mode control. Applications of nonlinear control.
MEC 782 Intelligent Control [3]
Various intelligent control schemes including neural networks, fuzzy control, genetic algorithm. Control architectures of intelligent robot systems. Software modelling techniques.
MEC 788 Mobile Robotics [3]
Wheel mechanism design, sensors (GPS, ultrasonic / Infrared / laser range finders), Maps, Kinematics, localization (Markov localization, Kalman filter, range sensor based feature extraction), path planning, motion control, controllability analysis based on control Lie algebra
MEC 794 Biomimetics [3]
Biomimetics is a study of the structure and function of biological systems as models for the design and engineering of machines. In this class brief history and methodology of biomimetics (or biomimetic approaches) will be covered, including wide successful examples in research and industry
MEC 799 Robot Control [3]
Various techniques required for control of industrial and service robots. Implementation of digital control system, Feedback linearization, Manipulator dynamics, Position control (Independent joint control, Inverse dynamics control), Force control (Impedance control, Direct force control), Control of service robot, Vision-based control.
MEC 801 Research in Fluid Engineering [3]
Research on special topics in fluid engineering.
MEC 812 Research in Thermal Engineering [3]
Research on special topics in thermal engineering.
MEC 821 Research in Energy Engineering [3]
Research on special topics in energy engineering.
MEC 822 Research in Power Engineering [3]
Research on special topics in power engineering.
MEC 830 Research in Applied Solid Mechanics [3]
Research on special topics in solid mechanics.
MEC 840 Research in Materials & Fracture Engineering [3]
Research on special topics in materials & fracture engineering.
MEC 870 Research in Vibration and Noise [3]
Research on special topics in vibration and noise engineering.
MEC 880 Research in Systems and Control [3]
Research on special topics in systems and control engineering.
MEC 891 Mechanical Engineering Seminar I [3]
Seminar on the state-of-the-art topics in mechanical engineering from invited lecturers.
MEC 892 Mechanical Engineering Seminar II [3]
Seminar on the state-of-the-art topics in mechanical engineering from invited lecturers.


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Sugary drinks can be hazardous to your teeth, but do we know how much sugar is in our drinks? Do we realise that even “healthy” drinks can contain a lot of sugar? There has been a big trend in juicing and smoothie drinks, but these contain hidden sugars. Sugars found naturally in whole fruits are Read More


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Water Soluble Cannabinoids in Cannabis Drinks Are a Major Evolution

For years, cannabis drink manufacturers have relied on oil-soluble cannabinoids to make their beverage formulations, but this presents many drawbacks. For instance, fat-soluble cannabinoids have an oil taste, cannot mix with water-based drinks and their effects take time to kick in. This has made it difficult for cannabis beverages to catch on.

Fortunately, scientists have invented a water-soluble cannabinoid technology, which will enable manufacturers to produce water-soluble cannabis beverages. In this article, we will look at different ways water-soluble cannabis will transform the beverage industry.

How the Water-Soluble Technology Will Revolutionize the Cannabis Beverage Industry

Water-soluble cannabis promises to deliver quality beverage experience by eliminating all of the concerns about fat-soluble cannabinoids. Here are some benefits of water-soluble cannabinoids.

  • They exhibit high bioavailability: Just like drinking alcoholic drinks or smoking marijuana, water-soluble cannabis’ effects kick in almost immediately and vanish in under 90 minutes. This makes them safer and more enjoyable to consume.
  • They are water-soluble: This means they dissolve throughout the drinks, enhancing precise dosing. High aqueous solubility also makes it possible for water-soluble cannabis beverages to mix with water-based drinks naturally.
  • No oil taste: Water-soluble cannabis eliminates the need to use lipophilic technology when making beverages, which means there are no oil tastes.
  • No shaking: You do not have to shake water-soluble cannabis drinks before taking them. This enables them to maintain their taste and consistency. This also validates the production of cannabis carbonated beverages.
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Demand for Water-Soluble Cannabis Beverages

Demand for alcoholic drinks is being substituted by demand for drinks with low or no alcohol. Water-soluble cannabis beverages could be a perfect alternative for people who do not take alcohol. Also, more regions are legalizing the consumption of cannabis day by day. This means cannabis-infused drinks may soon be a common sight in medical and recreational dispensaries.

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Hydrocodone Benefits

Hydrocodone Benefits

When was the last time you had serious pain in your body? Did you call the attention of your doctor? What was prescribed to you? How effective was it? For most people, pain is something that don’t like experiencing because of the inconveniences it brings. It affects their relationship, family, work, and personal life. However, there is always a way out to enjoy life; a single pill can restore the freedom and fun you want.

The drug industry is a big money making industry and it is common to see different kind of medications. Among the famous drugs is hydrocodone; it is a painkiller drug that most doctors prescribe to patients undergoing severe pains.

However, hydrocodone are opioids (narcotics) and powerful analgesics. Opioids can be gotten from plants whereas others are manufactured in the lab. Furthermore, some opioids naturally created from the body such as endorphins.

Opioids are known effective drug for treating severe pains such as cancer pain, post-surgical pain, and acute pain. Furthermore, opioids are of different types with key difference. Their variations include:

  • How fast they work – short-acting vs. long-acting
  • Can be used as patch on the skin
  • Opioids such as hydromorphone an oxycodone are straight narcotics

Advatnages of Hydrocodone

Understandably, there is every reason to use hydrocodone to treat pain-related issues. As mentioned earlier, hydrocodone is a powerful painkiller that helps alleviate different kinds of pain. In the United States, it is one of the most used painkiller for dealing with surgical pain, acute pain, and other pains.

Interestingly, it is very active in dealing with pain-related issues. However, its potency depend on various factors, such as the age, function of liver and kidney, and how often the person takes it. While the hydrocodone benefits include restoring your health and relieving your pain, it can also create further problem when addicted to it.

Besides this, there are certain complications and side effects that comes with taking it. You should not focus on the hydrocodone benefits alone, let’s look at some side effects.

Side effects of Hydrocodone

Most people that experience chronic pain use opioid drugs for years without developing a physical dependence on it. While some people who take it may be called addicts, it doesn’t mean everyone who take hydrocodone is addicted to it.

Nevertheless, there are legitimate concerns on dependence and addiction on hydrocodone, which can negatively influence a person in a serious way. Besides being physically dependent and tolerant, there are several potential side effects of hydrocodone. These include:

  • Itching sensations
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Urinary retention
  • Nausea
  • Confusion
  • Drowsiness
  • Low blood pressure
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Constipation

The intake of opioids such as hydrocodone affects children and seniors compared to adults. Furthermore, when using any opioid treatment, ensure to avoid certain medications because it react negatively. Always adhere to the instruction prescribed by a professional medical doctor. Additionally, avoid taking alcohol and hydrocodone because it can lead to life-threatening complications such as coma and heart failure.

The hydrocodone benefits are likely to be overlooked when you consider how it helps alleviate pain. Although hydrocodone is an effective painkiller, caution should be taken as not to be addicted to it. Furthermore, it has side effects and complications when abused or taken without a doctor’s prescription. Don’t overlook the side effects and complications because of the several hydrocodone benefits you want to get.

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Laboratory Research at Yale on Human Viral Pathogens

Arthropod-borne (arbo-) viruses are transmitted between vertebrate hosts by mosquitoes, ticks, and other invertebrates; these include flaviviruses, alphaviruses, and bunyaviruses. Dr. Brett Lindenbach studies the replication and pathogenesis of several flaviviruses, including yellow fever, dengue, Powassan, and Zika viruses. Dr. Nathan Grubaugh uses advanced genomics techniques to examine the emergence and spread of mosquito-borne viruses like Zika, chikungunya, dengue, and West Nile. Dr. Akiko Iwasaki has developed unique mouse models to study the sexual transmission and pathogenesis of Zika virus. Dr. Peter Cresswell is examining the molecular mechanisms by which Viperin — a cellular antiviral gene discovered in his lab — inhibits the replication of many viruses, including flaviviruses. Dr. Priti Kumar is developing RNA-based strategies to inhibit the pathogenesis of dengue and West Nile virus (flaviviruses). Dr. Erol Fikrig is interested in arthropod vector transmission of several arboviruses, including West Nile virus, Zika virus, Powassan virus, and chikungunya virus (an alphavirus) and how transmission impacts pathogenesis. Dr. Paul Turner studies the evolutionary robustness of dengue virus and chikungunya virus, as well as viral adaptation to arthropod and vertebrate hosts.

Hepatitis viruses

Many unrelated RNA and DNA viruses target the liver, a large, highly vascularized organ that regulates metabolism and blood composition, causing hepatitis. Dr. Lindenbach uses reverse genetic and virus culture systems to study the RNA replication and virus particle assembly of hepatitis C virus (HCV; a positive-strand RNA virus). Drs. Anna Pyle and Lindenbach collaborate to understand the structure of the HCV RNA genome and the role of the HCV RNA helicase and other viral nonstructural proteins in RNA replication. Dr. Michael Kozal is interested in HCV diversity and the evolution of drug resistance. Drs. Robert Heimer and Elijah Paintsil are using cell culture models of HCV particle inactivation to develop public health recommendations on how to minimize HCV exposure in high-risk populations. Dr. Yung-chi (Tommy) Cheng is developing new drugs with antiviral activities against HCV and hepatitis B virus (a reverse-transcribing DNA virus).

Nearly every human is infected with one or more herpesviruses, a large family of DNA viruses that can cause acute infections as well as smoldering latent infections that can contribute to cancer. Drs. George Miller and Ayman El-Guindy are studying transcriptional regulation by Epstein-Barr virus and Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus and the basis for the switch between latent and lytic infection by these viruses. Dr. Joan Steitz is studying the role of small viral RNAs and cell activation in herpes virus replication and transformation. Dr. Tommy Cheng is testing the activity of small molecule inhibitors of herpes virus replication. Dr. Akiko Iwasaki is characterizing mucosal immunity to herpes virus infection. Dr. Anthony Van den Pol is studying the mechanisms of infection and treatment for CMV infections of the central nervous system. Dr. Christian Schlieker uses herpesviruses as tools to study the dynamics and stress pathways of the cell nucleus.

Norwalk virus is the leading cause of gastroenteritis in humans, yet it has been difficult to study due to a lack of efficient cell culture systems and genetic tools. Dr. Craig Wilen uses murine norovirus as a model system to dissect the tropism, replication, and immune response to noroviruses, then applies these discoveries to better understand human noroviruses.

Papillomaviruses are small DNA viruses that are experts in manipulating the cell cycle of their vertebrate hosts; some can directly cause cancer. Dr. Dan DiMaio is exploring the role of cellular proteins in human papillomavirus (HPV) entry and intracellular trafficking to the nucleus. He is also using the bovine papillomavirus E5 protein as a platform to develop artificial transmembrane proteins with a variety of biological activities, including antiviral activity. Dr. Akiko Iwasaki is developing new vaccination strategies to prevent and treat papillomavirus infections; these latter studies are carried out in collaboration with colleagues in Immunobiology, Pathology, Comparative Medicine, Microbial Pathogenesis, and Biomedical Engineering.

Parvoviruses are small, unusual viruses with single-stranded DNA genomes. Dr. Peter Tattersall is exploring the mechanisms of parvovirus DNA replication and packaging and the use of parvoviruses as vaccines and oncolytic agents. Dr. Tattersall also studies the epidemiology and biology of bocavirus, a recently-discovered parvovirus that causes human disease.

Dr. DiMaio is using functional genomics, cell biology, and biochemistry to study the process by which JC virus and BK virus enter cells. These common human viruses can cause serious disease in immunosuppressed individuals, including AIDS patients.

Respiratory viruses

The human respiratory tract, a highly-vascularized portal into the body, is targeted by numerous viruses. Dr. Ellen Foxman studies innate immunity and pathogenesis of rhinovirus (a picornavirus) and other respiratory pathogens. Dr. Charles Dela Cruz studies the impact of chronic lung disease on innate immunity to influenza virus (an orthomyxovirus) and respiratory syncytial virus (a paramyxovirus). Dr. Richard Martinello is studying the transmission of respiratory viruses and the prevention of respiratory virus infections.

A strong group of HIV-1 researchers work on various aspects of HIV-1 biology, pathogenesis, retroviral restriction, antiretroviral therapies and cure research. Drs. Walther Mothes, Yong Xiong, and Jun Liu study the structural biology of HIV particles, accessory proteins and restriction factors. Dr. Walther Mothes studies HIV-1 entry, pathogenesis and transmission. Drs. Ya-Chi Ho and Kathryn Miller-Jensen study HIV-1 latency by using single cell technologies. Drs. Michael Kozal, Karen Anderson and Elijah Paintsil develop and improve antiretroviral therapies and study drug resistance. Dr. Sutton is studying HIV+ elite controllers and develops vectors to express broadly neutralizing antibodies. Drs. Ya-Chi Ho, Priti Kumar and Richard Sutton work towards a cure of HIV-1 that includes eradication strategies of latently infected cells and the restoration of immune control. Dr. Cheng is testing the activity of small molecule inhibitors of HIV replication, and Dr. David Spiegel is developing small molecule immunotherapies that target HIV-1 for eradication. Dr. Amy Justice studies clinical outcomes in aging HIV-1 infected patients on long-term antiretroviral therapies. Dr. Sten Vermund studies HIV-1 associated virally induced cancers and is a leader in global HIV-1 prevention and treatment programs.

Dr. John Rose is studying rhabdovirus replication and is developing VSV as a novel vaccine agent against multiple viral pathogens including HIV, papillomavirus, and influenza. Drs. Van den Pol and Tattersall are exploring the use of VSV and other viruses as oncolytic agents. Dr. Turner uses VSV as a model RNA virus to study the molecular basis of evolution.

Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies

Dr. Laura Manuelidis has a long-standing interest in late onset neurodegenerative diseases and their potential causation by viruses or virus-like agents. In this context, her lab established small animal models of human neurodegenerative diseases (Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease, kuru, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy) associated with prion-like agents. More recently, Dr. Manuelidis discovered ancient bacterial viruses in the cytoplasm of mammalian brain cells and is interrogating their potential participation in TSE infection and neurodegeneration.


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Causes of abdominal pain in children

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Coping up with pain in the abdominal region is not the best feeling and in children, this is a common phenomenon. Most children with stomach pain are rushed to the hospital where few get better in hours, others take days to recover.

Causes of abdominal pain in children

The cause of the pain is usually not found but we have listed down few for possible reasons. Give it a read.

1. Infections

Kidney, gastroenteritis, or bladder infections also are an underlying cause of abdominal pain.

2. Gut Problem

Bowl or gut problems like constipation, colic or irritable bowel can be a major reason for stomach/abdominal pain.

3. Surgery

Appendicitis, intussusception (telescoping of part of the gut) and bowel obstruction or

4. Food Poisoning

Bacteria and virus-contaminated food can cause “food poisoning.” This is marked symptoms of food poisoning are– cramps or pain in the abdominal region, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration, and fever.

5. Muscle strain or a migraine

This can also be an underlying cause of abdominal pain.

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Do you know what is Overflow incontinence?

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When you have no urge to urinate but you involuntary release the urine then this can cause embarrassment and problem to your social life. Why does this happen? Is there a scientific/medical reason behind it? Let us walk you through it.

This condition is known as Overflow Incontinence, it happens due to a weak bladder muscle or any blockage in the urinary system.

Symptoms of overflow incontinence

Symptoms include:

  • Difficulty urinating even while feeling the urge to urinate.
  • Leakage of urine.
  • The unexpected involuntary release of urine.
  • A feeling of fullness in the bladder even after urination.
  • Urine stream that stops and restarts during urination.

What causes overflow incontinence?

Overflow incontinence can occur both in men and women and the possible causes of it are:

  • Certain medicines and drugs
  • Certain health problems related to nerves such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
  • Certain blockage in the urinary tract such as bladder stone or a urinary tract tumor
  • Loss of control or weakness in the muscle that expels urine from the bladder.
  • Old age.

  • A catheter
  • Medication
  • Surgery
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2021 NKT-IKBU US National Festival: June 18-23

Solving Problems through the Wisdom of Emptiness

June 18-23

Empowerment of Prajnaparamita & Teachings on Emptiness

with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

This year join hundreds of people from around the United States to receive the empowerment of Prajnaparamita, who is the manifestation of Buddha's Perfection of Wisdom. By receiving her blessings in this empowerment, we can deepen our experience of ultimate truth and come closer to a lasting answer to all our problems.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.kadampafestivalus.org

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Venerable Geshe-la is a truly international Teacher whose wish is to benefit everyone without exception. To this end, among his many extraordinary actions, Venerable Geshe-la has founded the three International Kadampa Festivals, National Festivals (like the US Festival) and regional Dharma Celebrations, which are organized every year and enjoyed by thousands of people from all over the world.

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Gen-la has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for nearly 40 years and holds the lineages of his blessings in her heart.
She is an inspiring example of a modern Kadampa disciple who relies sincerely upon her Spiritual Guide in all her actions. Gen-la is greatly respected for the power and sincerity of her teachings and the warmth of her personality.

The Festival Teachers

The US Festival provides a special opportunity to receive teachings and guidance from senior Kadampa teachers. Gen-la Dekyong, the Festival's principal teacher, will grant the empowerment of Prajnaparamita and give teachings on emptiness. Gen Demo will give the Festival introduction, Gen Chokyi will guide the morning meditations and Kadam Morten will guide the concluding retreat.

Online & In-Person!

We are happy to announce that this year's US Festival will be both online & in-person. We have limited availability to enjoy the Festival experience at the US World Peace Temple in New York. Those who cannot attend in person can join into the Festival online with hundreds of others from around the United States. No matter how you join, the US Festival is a blessed and meaningful experience for all!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.kadampafestivalus.org

  • June 18, 2021 - June 23, 2021
    7:00 pm - 1:00 pm