LULAC FILES HISTORIC LAWSUIT TO DEFEND VOTING RIGHTS FROM EXECUTIVE OVERREACH THREATENING AMERICA'S DEMOCRACY Read Here One of the most important rights for Latinos is the right to vote This right allows all eligible citizens to influence government decisions and shape policies impacting our communities and our daily lives we help elect representatives who are accountable to our needs and ensure that our values are reflected Don’t let it go to waste—turn your power on Check if you are eligible to vote absentee And find out if you have to vote for the party you are registered with Learn more Learn how to make informed choices by using voter guides and sample ballots to research candidates Learn more The new year brings with it new opportunities to check out the variety of events that happen every month in Austin Some of these recurring events may even help you keep your New Year's resolutions If you want to watch more movies, or practice your Spanish while taking in some of the best Latinx filmmaking in the world, Cine Las Americas shows movies outside its yearly film festival On the last Thursday of the month, We Luv Video will be screening movies from Mexico as part of the CineClub Mexico series Temporada de Campo will be screened Jan 16 On Wednesday nights once a month, Cine Las Americas is hosting CineNoche at Violet Crown Cinema a documentary shining a light on family separations at the Southern border in 2017 and 2018 If you want to learn to dance or polish your skills in the new year, Planet Music holds beginner-friendly dance classes and socials twice a week to learn salsa and bachata there's a dance lesson for beginners – no partner necessary The party moves to Maverics Dance Hall in Pflugerville on Sundays If cumbia is more your speed, Hotel Vegas hosts Cumbia Nights on the third Saturday of the month. Dance lessons start at 9:30 p.m. This month will feature Los Desechos, Cayuga Allstars and DJ Nadia La Tejana which brings musicians from across Central America to Austin every year If you’re looking to catch more live music in 2025, Paula Maya is beginning a residency at the Sahara Lounge on the fourth Friday of every month she will be doing a special tribute to one of the pioneers of bossa nova If you want to try improv this year, Hideout Theater hosts a BIPOC Improv Jam on the first and third Sunday of every month from 3-5 p.m For more events happening around town, sign up for your monthly Cultura Guide at austinvida.com Open navigation menuEnergySageOpen account menuCloseEnergySageTips & guidesEnergySageCloseTips & guidesSolar Share to FacebookShare to TwitterCopy linkMore informationWritten by: Adam VaccaroEdited by: Alix LangoneUpdated Mar 7 20254 min readWhy trust EnergySage?As subject matter experts We design every article to provide you with deeply-researched useful information so that you can make informed home electrification and financial decisions Sourced the majority of our data from hundreds of thousands of quotes through our own marketplace Incorporated third-party data and information from primary sources or well-researched nonprofit organizations Built our own database and rating system for solar equipment not owning your own place can sometimes be a barrier to going solar You might need to get your landlord’s approval or you may not want to invest thousands of dollars in a clean energy system that you can’t take with you when you move a few years down the line That’s why plug-in battery storage is a great option if you don’t own a home or a condo Plug-in batteries offer you flexibility at a lower price point while still providing you resilience All you have to do is plug your battery into the wall – and you’re ready to go Plug-in home batteries are worth considering right now: as an aging electric grid and more frequent natural disasters make for less reliable electricity, households are increasingly installing batteries to provide backup power Interest in and sales of residential battery storage solutions spiked in 2024 with homeowners and contractors alike citing concerns about resilience as a key factor But the high costs and installation timelines can sometimes feel discouraging for renters. That's why San Francisco-based Pila Energy decided to create a new plug-in battery with mesh network technology wanted to build a product that would allow renters to protect themselves from increasing electric rates and extreme weather events the same way homeowners can Stay informed on the latest industry news—delivered to your inbox each month. Sign up for EnergySage’s newsletter a veteran of solar company SPAN and Tesla’s Powerwall team told EnergySage that while his company’s product is designed for homeowners and renters alike he is especially attuned to the backup power needs of renters because of his own experience renting in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina Battery storage that isn’t physically attached to your house for two decades is just more practical and cheaper overall “About half the cost of getting a battery today is the install cost,” said Ashman plug-in batteries meet renters’ needs because they do not require a landlord’s participation and they’re easier to move You can take it with you when you move,” he said Pila is entering a growing market that includes competitors like BioLite Backup and Blip Energy. Like traditional battery storage setups, plug-in battery systems with at least 3 kWh of storage capacity are currently eligible for a 30% federal tax credit this feature allows multiple batteries across a household or building to connect and communicate with one another In addition to making it easier to expand storage the mesh technology allows batteries to automatically optimize energy usage and to prioritize and time their recharging if a household has decided its top priority is to keep its refrigerator running on stored power the battery connected to the fridge will be first in line to recharge when electricity rates are at their lowest These batteries typically plug directly into a standard outlet where they can draw power from either the grid or – if the home has them – solar panels Appliances and electronic devices then plug into the battery to use the energy when needed It’s a significantly more affordable solution than a traditional hard-wired battery system enough to power anything as large as a fridge so consumers will need to either buy two batteries or the expansion pack to qualify for the federal tax credit Pila is also emphasizing a thin design that does not need to be mounted to a wall with promotional photos showing the batteries sitting atop a refrigerator or beside a workstation If you pre-order one of Pila’s home batteries The batteries are available to order starting Friday March 7 at $999 per unit and require a $99 deposit The price will rise by $300 when the batteries begin to ship in the second half of 2025 Community solarEnjoy the benefits of solar without rooftop panels. 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See solar prices near you.Enter your zip code to find out what typical solar installations cost in your neighborhood Other trademarks are the property of either EnergySage or our licensors and are used with permission Learn more about our success working with the U.S. Department of Energy. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SXSW 2025 -- Power outages are happening more often and leaving homeowners and renters vulnerable Pila Energy introduced the Pila Mesh Home Battery modular in-home battery that delivers intelligent automatic backup power throughout the home Pila’s smart backup battery automatically powers essential appliances and rooms during outages—no rewiring integrated backup power for homeowners and renters alike Pila’s smart mesh technology seamlessly connects multiple batteries throughout the home coordinating them to store solar or utility power and optimize stored energy for outage protection Starting at $999 for early access reservation holders, Pila is the most cost-effective home battery. Its modular design lets households expand backup power as needed, eliminating the high upfront costs of traditional systems. Early Access Reservations are now open at www.PilaEnergy.com Visit Pila Energy at SXSW Expo booth #821 to learn more and see a demonstration How Pila WorksPila batteries plug into standard wall outlets making them the simplest home battery to install Consumers place Pila batteries where power matters most—on top of the fridge to keep food safe next to the home’s sump pump to prevent flooding compact design was developed in collaboration with award-winning Bould Design to blend seamlessly into any space Pila is designed to fit the needs and budget of any home Start with one battery and expand backup power to more rooms as needed Pila’s smart mesh system seamlessly synchronizes them to manage home power intelligently—just like a Wi-Fi mesh network optimizes home internet Each Pila Mesh Home Battery stores 1.6–3.2 kWh of energy and run laptops for up to 2–3 days during an outage additional Pila batteries can be placed throughout the home or the Pila Expansion Pack can double the backup time for a specific room or appliance Pila can recharge daily during an outage when paired with a plug-in solar panel providing effectively unlimited backup power Pila’s Mission: Affordable Energy IndependenceGrowing up in New Orleans Pila founder Cole Ashman saw firsthand how devastating power outages can be entire neighborhoods sat in darkness for days resulting in thousands of ruined refrigerators piled up on curbs throughout the city—a stark symbol of the nation’s fragile power system "I’ll never forget that devastation," Ashman recalls outages are even more frequent as our aging grid struggles to keep up with the increasing intensity of natural disasters safe peace of mind within reach for every home and apartment." As a former SPAN product leader and a Tesla Powerwall engineer Ashman designed Pila to bring infrastructure-grade energy solutions to everyday homes "We built Pila at a price point that won’t break the bank while ensuring it has the intelligence to integrate with home energy systems and the power grid." Investor & Industry BackingPila Energy has received early-stage funding from Refactor Capital we back companies improving efficiency and scale in their respective industries Pila's smart battery system represents the next generation of home energy control and resilience poised to disrupt the market," said Zal Bilimoria "We are very impressed with Pila’s innovative vision and the speed at which they have realized the product our homes and most essential electrical infrastructure must become energy-independent and grid-supportive over the next decade." Media Contact:Kelly CommunicationsKathryn@kellycommunications.org The Crooks GroupJulie@thecrooksgroup.com Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement seen here on the show floor at SXSW Expo in Austin can back up home appliances without requiring a professional installer A big home backup battery costs thousands of dollars -- and thousands more to install A new entrant in the space seeks to bring a smart-home approach without requiring the upfront electrical work of similarly high-tech batteries Pila Energy, founded by former engineers for home battery leader Tesla and smart electrical panel manufacturer SPAN unveiled its Pila Mesh Home Battery at South by Southwest 2025 the Pila Energy battery is crafted to blend in nicely with your home's decor -- fitting seamlessly on your TV stand or on top of your refrigerator The battery is designed to be installed next to the appliances you intend to back up with an expandable backup unit that can take it to 3.2kWh of electricity.  Pila Energy's founders said the goal was to provide a lower-cost easier way to back up key home appliances while also offering smart-home-style insights there are better ways to get people power that don't require plugging in extension cords in the rain and starting up pull-start generators and that also don't need to break the bank and cost you $30,000," founder Cole Ashman told me at SXSW No electrician neededLike the BioLite batteries I saw at CES 2025 the Pila Energy batteries are intended for home backup but don't actually wire into your home's electrical system That saves money on installation -- these are essentially plug-and-play -- but that also means they don't feed power back to the grid the way a traditional home battery system does said homeowners who simply want to back up a few things can get a reliable backup system without paying tens of thousands of dollars to install a home battery "Apartment-dwellers too -- everybody needs a solution and this is really the everybody battery," he said Pila Energy's battery can fit into narrow spaces Customers can start with one battery and add more to expand their backup capacity either linking multiple batteries together to provide longer-term power for one appliance such as a refrigerator or spreading them throughout the home to back up multiple appliances A portable solar panel can recharge batteries even during an outage The standard unit can recharge from a 100-watt portable solar panel These batteries function essentially as portable power stations Each battery includes four standard AC power outlets and three USB-C ports and Pila Energy says they should last 10 years which can connect and coordinate multiple batteries into a mesh system to store power and optimize it for outage protection and more where multiple modular batteries work together to optimize energy use "More," in this case, generally means adjusting your energy use to offset the higher costs of time-of-use energy rates If your electricity costs more during some parts of the day than during other parts of the day the battery can charge itself when power is cheap and run your appliances off of stored energy when it's expensive.  The batteries include customizable displays with features like clocks and graphics showing their energy output.  Beyond providing backup power to the refrigerator the battery can help ensure your fridge is running properly With a Bluetooth-connected temperature sensor it can keep an eye on how cold the fridge is letting you know if you need to consider maintenance or a replacement The battery is built to work with other smart home ecosystems such as Amazon's Alexa or Google Home -- although you can also use Pila Energy's app but we're not forcing people to use it," Ashman said March 10: This story initially had an incorrect title for Chad Conway You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience The Pila Energy home battery is a portable renter-friendly backup-power battery with enough energy storage to power a refrigerator for up to three days From pv magazine USA in-home battery for delivering automatic backup power throughout the home was unveiled at SXSW 2025 by Pila Energy Pila Energy said its Mesh Home Battery provides seamless integrated backup power for both renters and homeowners The plug-and-play backup battery automatically powers home appliances and rooms during power outages without requiring the home to be rewired or extension cords to be used The battery has a modular design and can be installed beside the appliances intended to be backed up Pila’s founder Cole Ashman, a former Tesla and SPAN engineer grew up in New Orleans and recalls how entire neighborhoods sat in darkness for days when Hurricane Katrina hit Ashman says he’s dedicated his career to helping individuals build energy resiliency at home and centered Pila’s mission around preventing what he witnessed during Hurricane Katrina “The devastation was unimaginable,” Ashman says in the company’s mission statement “But one image burned into my memory above all: Thousands of discarded refrigerators piled on curbs across the city.” In Pila’s mission the company calls the discarded refrigerators that resulted from Katrina a “stark symbol of the nation’s fragile power system.” outages are even more frequent as our aging grid struggles to keep up with the increasing intensity of natural disasters,” Ashman says safe peace of mind within reach for every home and apartment.” (See also: When disaster strikes & The grid’s new secret weapon: Your home) users can plug in up to 1,200 W of solar and store 3.2 kWh which is typically enough to power a fridge charge phones and run laptops for a day or two the battery’s smart mesh technology can seamlessly connect multiple batteries throughout the home coordinate them to store solar power and optimize the stored energy for outage protection The battery can recharge during an outage if it is paired with a plug-in solar panel Pila said the modular batteries can work together in the background to optimize the home’s energy use Though the battery cannot provide as much power as a traditional generator system the battery is a fraction of the cost — starting at $999 — enabling users to provide selective backup power without a relatively high upfront cost Pila Energy said the battery’s app provides real-time insights into home energy use 24/7 appliance monitoring and alerts to power outages for when the user is away from home Pila Energy received early-stage funding from Refactor Capital The Mesh Home Battery’s complete set of specs are available on Pila’s website More articles from Rachel Metea Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. 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Piraeus Tower officially opened its doors to tenants and visitors on the 4th of June in the port city of Piraeus It is the first green highrise in Greece that throughout the last four years was brought back to life and an architectural icon which marks the starting point of the Athenian Riviera PILA was the winner of an invited competition to redesign the facade of Piraeus Tower in 2020 now achieving the completion of the most ambitious project of the international architecture practice based in Athens They are also the designers of all interior common spaces accessible to office visitors and tenants Piraeus Tower is redeveloped into a contemporary Soaring 88 metres into the sky and covering a gross built area of 34.623 sqm at a plot of 3.842 sqm it is a mixed-use building with public open spaces and a contemporary workplace The first three levels of retail are already leased to Zara while the third and fourth floors will offer F&B by Nice n’ Easy The office levels above will host 2.000 people and are occupied by anchor tenants Dialectica NorthStandard and V Group of Companies among others The office fit-out for V Group’s headquarters on the 22nd top floor is also designed by PILA studio As the tallest structure at the port of Piraeus in Attica its presence dominates the image of the port for five decades the City of Piraeus with a consortium of investors transformed the inactive structure into a mixed-use tall building of which PILA designed its new facade for the ‘rebirth’ of Piraeus Tower The proposal engages with the multiple scales of experience whereby one perceives the tower: a visual marker on the skyline © Nikos DaniilidisOn 04 June 2024, Piraeus Tower filled the sky with brilliance during a night of celebrations when the building was illuminated in the colours of the sky and the sea for the grand opening The formal inauguration by the Municipality of Piraeus was in the presence of the Prime Minister of Greece -the implementing entity of the project consisting of DIMAND the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and all stakeholders of this ambitious renovation development scheme The event featured a spectacle from 370 drones a performance by the Athens Philharmonic Orchestra and fireworks PILA has designed an elevated walkway that spans from Karaiskaki Square to the park across from the tower The purpose of this walkway is to improve the urban experience and connectivity around the tower it features seating areas for enjoying the view and incorporates green spaces for a more pleasant experience The facade design of ‘Piraeus Tower’ by PILA Architecture Studio has been awarded a 2024 CTBUH Facade Award of Excellence and will be presented at the Barbican Centre in London on the 23rd of September 2024 You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Sarah Witman is a writer focused on batteries and charging accessories We’ve added some new information on our favorite battery/charger bundles Regardless of whether you pop them into a wireless mouse rechargeable AA and AAA batteries almost always last longer and result in less waste than their disposable counterparts After spending thousands of hours researching and testing rechargeable batteries we recommend getting whichever of our top picks is the least expensive How powerful is it?We popped the batteries into a variety of household items to compare their performance in both high-power and low-power devices What is its capacity?A battery’s true capacity is often lower than the estimate printed on the label What is its lifespan?We excluded any models from our testing pool that weren’t designed to withstand at least 1,000 full charges and discharges What does it cost?Battery prices vary greatly We gave preference to those costing $3 apiece or less these AA batteries kept an electric toothbrush powered for 6½ hours and a strobe light running for 10½ hours These AA batteries kept an electric toothbrush buzzing for 6 hours and a strobe light going for 11½ hours These AA batteries kept an electric toothbrush brushing for 10½ hours and a strobe light pulsing for 12½ hours They can be recharged hundreds of times over and they are widely available and inexpensive We think you should get whichever of the three is cheapest at the time of checkout All of our picks in this category have a low self-discharge rate, meaning they’ll leak minimal amounts of power once they’ve been fully charged and removed from the battery charger They’re also rated to withstand at least 1,000 full charge and discharge cycles before wearing out for good but realistically you’ll probably lose them long before you ever reach that number And all three models have a rated capacity of 2,800 mAh We tested the batteries’ capacity out of the box by charging and discharging them three times consecutively on a charger with the ability to measure battery capacity the EBL batteries displayed an average capacity of 2,386 mAh the HiQuick batteries an average of 2,868 mAh and the Tenergy Premium Pro batteries an average of 2,784 mAh The numbers are too close to make much of a noticeable difference but this still allowed us to see how well each model lived up to its capacity rating (which is simply an estimate from the manufacturer and therefore can be inflated) The biggest differences among the batteries became clearer when we tested them in real-world situations the HiQuick batteries lasted 6 hours in a kid’s electric toothbrush and the Tenergy Premium Pro batteries lasted 10½ hours (good news for fastidious brushers) our colorful party lights kept spinning and strobing for 10½ hours with the EBL batteries and 12½ hours with the Tenergy Premium Pro batteries These variations can most likely be attributed to the fact that the power consumption of most household devices isn’t completely uniform (especially the inexpensive devices we chose for our testing) whereas we used professional-grade tools in a more-controlled setting for our other tests all batteries can be affected by temperature Though we couldn’t feasibly determine how the batteries would perform years down the line we did test how they held up to regular recharging After draining and recharging them 50 times and then measuring the capacity we found that all three of our picks had retained a vast majority of their juice: The EBL still had 2,215 mAh to its name (a 7% dip) the Tenergy Premium Pro had an impressive 2,724 mAh left (down 2%) and the HiQuick had a whopping 2,810 mAh remaining (also down 2%) These AAA batteries powered a toy tugboat for 3 hours and a string of twinkle lights for 41 hours These AAA batteries powered a toy tugboat for two hours and a string of twinkle lights for 42 hours These AAA batteries powered a toy tugboat for 2½ hours and a string of twinkle lights for 37 hours all three of these AAA models are low self-discharge batteries rated to last at least 1,000 charges and discharges before passing on to the great charger in the sky After charging and discharging each set of AAAs three times in a row the EBL batteries displayed an average capacity of 1,114 mAh slightly exceeding the manufacturer’s estimated capacity and the Tenergy Premium Pro batteries averaged 945 mAh Most people won’t notice these differences in capacity But it helped us rule out models (like those from Bonai and Panasonic) that significantly underperformed We didn’t notice much variation among these models in our real-world tests using everyday household items The EBL batteries kept our toy tugboat cruising around a water-filled cooler for 3 hours and the Tenergy Premium Pro batteries did so for 2½ hours When it came to keeping a travel-size electric toothbrush vibrating in place and the Tenergy Premium Pro batteries lasted 12 hours The EBL batteries kept a pocket-size lantern lighting up a room for 25 hours and a string of twinkle lights casting a cozy glow for 41 hours The HiQuick batteries kept these lights lit for 31 hours and 42 hours and the Tenergy Premium Pro batteries lasted 23 hours in the lantern and 37 hours in the twinkle lights wherein we recharged each battery 50 times and measured their remaining capacity all three picks had less than their rated capacity left—though not by much The EBL batteries averaged 974 mAh (a 13% decrease) the HiQuick batteries averaged 896 mAh (3% down) and the Tenergy Premium Pro batteries averaged 931 mAh (just 2% less than their initial reading) These AA batteries can power any device that requires 1.5 volts An included four-prong cable can charge up to four of them at once via the built-in Micro-USB ports on their sides but they performed as well as other Li-ion batteries we tested Although they have nominally different capacity ratings and charge differently—the black EBL batteries charge via a Micro-USB port on the sides of their barrels and the red ones can be charged normally in any charger that’s compatible with Li-ion batteries—they fared about the same in our testing all four of our Li-ion picks are low self-discharge batteries and they’re rated to last at least 1,000 charge/discharge cycles None of the Li-ion batteries we tested passed muster in our long-term capacity tests—their performance had plummeted by the 50th charge cycle—but their measured voltage averaged well above 1.5 V making them suitable for any device that needs the extra power NiMH batteries start out at 1.5 V but quickly drop down to 1.2 V while in use; this can cause problems in some devices (like a digital camera that can’t hold a charge or an analog clock that can’t keep time) whereas Li-ion batteries maintain a high voltage until right before they die we noticed in our testing that while the NiMH batteries powering our household devices gradually faded out before dying some of the Li-ion batteries started strong but suffered spotty results near the end an electric toothbrush would stop and start at random Our lithium AA picks’ short-term capacity measurements were promising and they even slightly exceeded their listed capacity ratings at first their long-term capacity measurements were dismal The black EBL batteries averaged 2,411 mAh after three charge/discharge cycles and 752 mAh after 50 cycles (a 69% drop) whereas the red EBL batteries averaged 2,360 mAh early on and 596 mAh long term (falling 75%) The benefits and drawbacks of Li-ion batteries were made plain when we put them to the test in real-world situations They struggled to keep a low power-draw device running for long (in this case an electric toothbrush powered by a single AA battery) yet they far exceeded our expectations when it came to a high power-draw device (a strobe light requiring three AA batteries) The black EBL batteries kept the toothbrush going for 4½ hours and the strobe for 19 hours the red EBL batteries ran the toothbrush for 5 hours and the strobe for an impressive 38½ hours our best NiMH performers powered the toothbrush for 10½ hours and the strobe for 12½ hours These AAA batteries can charge any device requiring 1.5 volts Though none of the Li-ion batteries we tested fared well in our long-term capacity tests these (and their fellow pick in this category) performed the best of the bunch they exceeded expectations in our short-term capacity tests with the black ones retaining 934 mAh on average after three charge/discharge cycles and the red ones averaging 1,192 mAh Both performed abysmally in our long-term tests (which was disappointing but in line with the performance of other Li-ion batteries we tested) averaging just 244 mAh (a 74% decline) and 241 mAh (an 80% drop) we found that the black EBL AAAs were able to keep an electric toothbrush running for 17 hours and the red EBL AAAs kept the same toothbrush running for 25 hours they were only able to keep a portable lantern lit for 3 and 2 hours our NiMH AAA picks kept the same electric toothbrush running for just 9 to 12 hours but powered the portable lantern for 23 to 31 hours your ability to pick and choose based on brand and price is slightly more limited than with AA or AAA batteries But don’t let that stop you from going all-in on rechargeables—we’ve got recommendations for all three of these less-common battery types This set’s four C adapters and four D adapters can turn any AA battery into a C or D battery And they’re easier to assemble and pop into place than the others we tested we think the best rechargeable C and D batteries are not batteries at all—they’re adapters True C and D batteries have higher capacities than AAs so they don’t need to be recharged as frequently But since most household battery chargers charge only AA and AAA batteries these adapters could save you from having to buy a separate charger for your larger batteries and they’re great for powering super-small devices dipping below our set minimum requirement of 400 mAh (The Surface Pen automatically shuts off after 30 minutes so we kept a tally of how many times we turned it back on—taking breaks from our button-pressing duties as needed to sleep and so on.) They kept our penlight lit for a protracted 912 hours though it was extremely dim for the final few weeks of that time This sturdy plastic briefcase is packed with NiMH rechargeable batteries (eight AA and four AAA) and a NiMH battery charger—all of which come neatly packed in a sturdy plastic storage case In our testing, we didn’t like EBL’s C and D battery adapters as well as the ones we recommend from Panasonic but they still get the job done if you have any devices that run on either battery type All of the batteries included in this bundle are among those we recommend and the included charger is a former pick (but it’s no longer sold individually) Not all AA/AAA battery chargers work with Li-ion batteries—in fact most don’t—and you could ruin your charger as well as your batteries if they’re incompatible and you don’t already have a compatible charger First, the black EBL Li-ion batteries we recommend come in packs of four (either four AAs or four AAAs) and include a four-prong charging cable. You can charge all four batteries at once by pairing that cable with any USB-A wall charger or individually with any Micro-USB cable and charger These batteries are not designed for use with a typical charger their labels started to peel off after about a dozen charge cycles This bundle includes four AA Li-ion batteries and a compatible charger with eight battery slots It comes with eight Li-ion batteries (four AA and four AAA both our picks) and a compatible charger with eight individually charging battery slots Most people probably don’t need to charge that many Li-ion batteries at once but this charger (the EBL M7012) is relatively compact Its main drawback is that it can only charge Li-ion batteries not NiMH (but sadly we haven’t found a charger we like that works with both) This bundle comes with four AAAA batteries and a four-slot NiMH charger that accepts AA If you need AAAA batteries as well as a compatible charger get the EBL 4 AAAA + AAAA Smart Battery Charger Bundle It comes with four of the AAAA batteries we recommend and a charger that can charge up to four NiMH batteries (including AA The included charger isn’t the sleekest or smallest one we’ve seen it has a removable Micro-USB charging cable and small lights above each of the charging slots that turn red when a dead battery is inserted and green when it’s fully charged Most modern electronics, like your smartphone, have a built-in battery that recharges from a USB wall adapter. But plenty of other devices—flashlights, remote controls and more—still rely on AA or AAA batteries Devices with removable batteries tend to be slightly bulkier than those with built-in batteries but they allow you to swap out the batteries long before you need to replace the device it’s probably worth investing in some rechargeable batteries: They perform better and are better for the planet than disposables Most modern AA and AAA rechargeable batteries are made with nickel metal hydride (NiMH), as opposed to the nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries of decades past. NiMH rechargeable batteries hold a charge longer can be recharged more times over their life spans and have higher capacities than those made with NiCd Even with the added cost of a charger rechargeables will pay for themselves in five to six recharges compared with the cost of most brand-name disposables Most NiMH batteries cost about $2 per battery and can be reused roughly 1,000 times whereas disposable alkalines cost about $1 each and can be used just once; in other words you could spend $1,000 on single-use batteries in the time it takes you to wear out a single $2 rechargeable battery NiMH batteries are rated to operate at 1.2 V, but some devices—for instance, a trail camera I tested for another guide—require batteries rated for 1.5 V to work reliably If you own a device with “do not use rechargeable batteries” or something similar printed on it it’s likely because it needs that slightly higher voltage whereas nickel- or lithium-based rechargeables rarely leak unless they’re misused When in doubt, we always recommend using the type of battery recommended in the device’s manual, especially for life-saving devices like smoke alarms Since AA and AAA are the most commonly used household batteries we focused primarily on those sizes for this guide we scanned well-known retailers like Amazon and Walmart to get a feel for the most widely accessible brands of rechargeable AA and AAA batteries we whittled down our list based on the following criteria: We used the same criteria to select several less-common battery types to test We also tried a couple adapters that can turn any AA battery into a C or D battery we performed a mix of technical and real-world tests to see how major brands of batteries performed in a variety of situations to test the NiMH batteries’ average capacity we used a Powerex MH-C9000 battery analyzer (now discontinued) to drain the batteries completely and then charge them completely We discharged and charged (cycled) the AA batteries at 1,000 mA which is the recommended rate for batteries of this capacity which have less capacity and should be cycled more slowly We recorded the capacity (in mAh) measured by the Powerex after each cycle and we calculated the average capacity over the three cycles We then compared these numbers with the capacity ratings printed on the label to see how our measurements stacked up against the company’s claims since the latter is incompatible with lithium-based batteries.) To test the batteries in real-world situations—bringing our capacity tests to life in a sense—we had them power a variety of household electronics simultaneously and recorded how long each battery model lasted in each device To see how the batteries handled low-power versus high-power drains we made sure to test each model in at least two devices: one powered by a single battery and one powered by three batteries causing their capacity to decrease until they stop working completely we’ve conducted shelf-life tests of various NiMH rechargeable batteries and we found that most can stay viable in storage for months (and even years if marked “pre-charged,” “low self-discharge,” or “LSD”) you can cut costs and reduce your environmental impact by taking steps to extend their overall life spans as much as possible Here are a few things you can do to make your batteries last longer: If you’re using rechargeable batteries in one or more of your household devices, you’re already helping the environment: Most rechargeables (like the ones we recommend in this guide) can be reused hundreds of times, whereas a disposable battery is headed for a landfill after one use. To further reduce your environmental footprint, you should always recycle your spent batteries but those figures don’t even meet our 2,000 mAh minimum requirement for testing While the rest fully charged in about 2 hours the Bonai AAAs took about 5½ hours to charge on average and it was one of the lowest among the contenders in this category but when we measured their average capacity after 50 charge/discharge cycles it had fallen significantly (from a respectable 1,039 mAh to a lackluster 863 mAh) as well as the absolute lowest of the contenders in this category their measured capacity dropped from 422 mAh to 329 mAh That’s far below their listed capacity and our minimum requirement for testing (both are 400 mAh) unlike the Panasonic Eneloop adapters we recommend the ones from EBL don’t have a mechanism for the batteries to “snap” into place This makes it more difficult to pop them into a device’s battery slots since you have to manually keep the battery from sliding through the center of the adapter while installing them This article was edited by Ben Keough and Erica Ogg What Is C-rate? 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Discarded batteries can spark and cause fires when not handled properly creating dangerous situations for garbage and recycling truck drivers Follow these three important steps below to safely recycle/dispose of batteries in your glass bin Embedded or built-in batteries - those that are not easily removable from their products (e.g Follow these three steps to properly prepare your discarded batteries for recycling/disposal: leaking) batteries must be taken to a household hazardous waste facility Never put damaged batteries in the trash or curbside battery recycling program Never remove embedded or built-in rechargeable batteries. If a battery doesn’t come out easily, take the whole device to a drop-off facility. Call Metro’s Recycling Information Center at 503-234-3000 on Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or search Find a Recycler for recycling options Avoid harm from toxic chemicals: Many batteries contain materials that, if not disposed of properly, can be harmful to people, animals, and the environment.  By collecting batteries separately, we can ensure safe handling, disposal, and recycling.  [Source: EPA] Recycle batteries into new things: Batteries contain metal, plastic, and other materials that can be used to make new products. Old batteries can be recycled into new batteries, as well as stainless steel and even road asphalt. Recycling these materials reduces the negative impacts of producing new products on our air, water, and climate. Learn more Can the batteries be placed in an open container like a coffee can The batteries need to be in a 1-quart clear sealed plastic bag for the safety of our recycling collectors.  Properly prepared batteries should only be placed with your glass in your glass bin It is important for batteries to be collected separately to reduce the risk of fire you can place your bag of batteries and glass in a plastic crate or bucket next to your recycling cart for pickup Please call your collector to have a glass bin delivered to you Glass should not be placed in your recycling cart as it reduces the value of materials when it breaks in the recycling truck and gets mixed in with the other materials. If you don’t know your collector, check our Garbage and Recycling Companies page Can the rechargeable batteries from vape pens be recycled?  Never remove embedded or built-in rechargeable batteries Some rechargeable batteries are not designed or intended to be removed Check the manufacturer instructions for disposal For additional questions for rechargeable batteries contact Metro’s Recycling Information Center at 503-234-3000 or use the Find a Recycler tool Take your corroding, bulging or leaking batteries to a hazardous waste collection facility Take lead acid batteries (automobile or motorcycle) to a battery shop Make certain the batteries are in a clear sealed bag and prepared properly. Sometimes there can be issues when new initiatives begin. If your batteries aren’t being picked-up please call your collector. If you don’t know your collector, check our Garbage and Recycling Companies page or mobile home community and don’t have my own glass bin These Public Service Announcements (PSAs) are short videos that educate the public about the importance of disposing of batteries properly and help spread awareness so we can keep our communities safe Ayude a mantener a todos seguros - Recicle sus pilas correctamente (video en español) Recicle sus pilas correctamente - Ayude a mantener a todos seguros (video en español) Reduzca los incendios - Recicle sus pilas correctamente (video en español) Recicle pilas en casas unifamiliares con 3 sencillos pasos (video en español) Procurement Process, Contracts and Grants CMap Contact the County Report a Hazard Public Records Request HIPAA/Privacy Concerns Civil Rights ACA Complaint Form Title VI Compliance Plan Website Privacy Media Contacts Chair Craig Roberts Commissioner Paul Savas Commissioner Martha Schrader Commissioner Ben West County Assessor/Tax Collector Bronson Rueda County Clerk Catherine McMullen District Attorney John Wentworth Justice of the Peace Karen Brisbin Sheriff Angela Brandenburg Treasurer Brian Nava The Piraeus Tower reopens in Athens with a full facade makeover by local architecture practice PILA, who first revealed its proposal back in 2020 (see our previous coverage here) Currently the second tallest building in Greece at 84 meters the once-abandoned skyscraper now emerges from its five-decade slumber as a mixed-use and green landmark housing contemporary offices has also received a 2024 CTBUH Facade Award of Excellence.  all images © Nikos Daniilidis PILA’s redesign of the tower facade fundamentally reflects the up-and-coming spirit of the aspiring district of Piraeus The building  is enclosed by a shading structure composed of vertical and horizontal overhangs Each vertical fin is shifted horizontally from one floor to the next giving the impression of the facade sliding from one side to another like a vast piece of fabric enveloping the tower The dynamic pattern changes appearance based on vantage points creating a a rich visual experience.  Piraeus Tower reopens with facade makeover by PILA Projects from across the globe were recognized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) in over 20 categories and subcategories ‘This year’s submissions showcase the wide spectrum of architectural innovations construction techniques and urban visions transforming tall-building design internationally as well as the evolving role of liveable density in shaping our cities and skylines,’ comments CTBUH CEO Javier Quintana de Uña each vertical fin is shifted horizontally from one floor to the next received a 2024 CTBUH Facade Award of Excellence the building awakens from its five-decade-long slumber name: Piraeus Tower location: Piraeus client: Dimand SA, Prodea Investments, EBRD facade architect: PILA | @pila.studio team: Ilias Papageorgiou Iacovina Kontiza,Konstantinos Voutoufianakis Petropoulos facade engineer: Eckersley O’ Callaghan lighting design: Danilof photographer: Nikos Daniilidis | @nikosdan area: 30,000 sqm  floors: 22 program: office AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style BusinessDay $(document).ready(function(){(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})}); MORRISTOWN - Julie and Nick Pilas are closing shop The owner-operators of Elephant Nose Pet Center will continue to walk the walk for their customers which is ending a 41-year run on South Street next month has succumbed to the now-familiar effect of Internet sales on brick-and-mortar family businesses "Amazon," Julie Pilas said at the store she and her husband took over in 1995 But they're also the ones who buy online." A final sale is underway and will continue until the end of July or until the inventory is gone. But the couple will stay rooted to Morristown and hold on tight to their popular pet-sitting and dog-walking business until the Internet figures out a way to do that "We started the pet-sitting and that exploded," Julie Pilas said "What we thought was just going to be a vacation-time thing turned into full-time We ended up being a staple of the community." the Pilas came to Morristown from Jersey City after Nick was downsized from his management job at Smith-Corona a typewriter company that also fell victim to changing times so what would you like?' And he said a pet store." "I opened up the Sunday paper — in those days the Sunday paper was this thick — we looked at the businesses for sale and nobody was coming through the door," she said So one day I decided to walk around and see what this town was all about 'This is a dog town.' We ripped out the fish tanks and we did nothing but dog supplies and pet supplies the couple moved to Morristown and started the pet-sitting service which earned an "Outstanding Pet Services" award from the World Pet Association Julie Pilas also expanded the operation by patenting and manufacturing a "Catch-It" dog-waste collector which extends a poop bag from a lighted 26-inch pole so people can "catch" their dog's business with no messy scooping or touching involved while much of downtown Morristown has enjoyed a revitalization Internet businesses and big-box retailers continue to siphon sales away from mom-and-pop shops across the country Washington Street was a ghost town," she said "We survived (department store) Epstein's closing Century 21 (formerly Macy's and Bamberger's, another anchor of the Morristown Green) was empty Everybody still loved the pet store in town will provide extended house-sitting services for their clients "People around here work hard and play hard," she said "They are away from their homes for a long period of time during the day and they need that walk for their dog in the middle of the day." When the door on South Street closes for the last time Elephant Nose Pet Center will stay open for business on the Internet at www.elephantnosepetcenter.com "We're not retiring to Florida," Julie Pilas assures her clients Staff Writer William Westhoven: 973-917-9242; wwesthoven@GannettNJ.com The Internet of Things will require a new breed of Product Manager — one who can incorporate the 5 layers of the IoT technology stack into their product strategy and roadmap — IoT Product Managers you’ll gain a high-level understanding of these 5 layers and what it takes to manage a product for the Internet of Things It’s estimated that 15 billion devices are already connected to the Internet that figure will rise to over 50 billion connected devices the latest industrial revolution that will have an enormous impact on business and daily life Each industrial revolution has created the need for a new kind of engineer who can implement The First Industrial Revolution of the late 18th and early 19th centuries gave birth to the field of Mechanical Engineering As electrification began to spread across the world during the Second Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century universities began to offer programs in Electrical Engineering for the first time The same need emerged in the 1960s and 1970s with the Digital Revolution (the Third Industrial Revolution) The rapid explosion of the computer industry gave birth to new degrees in Computer Science The Internet of Things is considered by many to be the 4th Industrial Revolution it is not a new technology — it is a new way of combining existing technologies it will not require a new kind of engineer But it will require a new kind of Product Manager very few Product Managers understand how an IoT product works This understanding is critical for creating IoT product strategies and guiding the creation of IoT solutions The rise of the IoT will require a new generation of highly skilled IoT Product Managers For those of you who think the Internet of Things is just about connected toasters and coffee machines The real impact of the Internet of Things will be on the industrial side Companies are already working to tackle the biggest problems of our generation by applying the Internet of Things to modernize the electrical grid So I challenge you Product Managers to get ready to deliver what the world needs from you I’ll be posting a series of articles on Product Management for the Internet of Things I provide a brief description of the 5 layers of the IoT stack I’ll provide a lot more detail on how to manage each of the components and how they all fit together The first step to becoming an IoT Product Manager is to understand the 5 layers of the IoT technology stack By breaking down a full IoT solution into these 5 layers Product Managers can better understand and analyze the business and technology tradeoffs that are needed at each level Image Credit: The IoT Magazine let’s imagine you’re creating a product that monitors a wind turbine This product anticipates when the turbine needs maintenance thereby saving millions of dollars in potential damage to the turbine and avoiding interruption of service So let’s take a look at each layer and explore what IoT Product Managers need to keep an eye on using our wind turbine monitoring product as an example Devices constitute the “things” in the Internet of Things They act as the interface between the real and digital worlds The first thing to consider is whether your product is the connected device itself (i.e the Nest thermostat) or your product is turning an existing device into a connected device by adding instrumentation (i.e adding sensors and communication to a wind turbine) just the device that connects to the wind turbine One of the main goals of your device (from an IoT perspective) is to collect data So next you need to think about what kind of data you are collecting you may need an industrial computer that houses many sensors we’ll need an accelerometer as the sensor to collect vibration data If the vibration is outside a certain range that means the wind turbine needs servicing Since this is a heavy industrial application we’ll probably need to use an industrial computer like compact RIO since it has enough computing power and already has integrated accelerometers Your device will also need hardware to communicate the data up to the cloud More about this in the communications section Device software is the part that turns a the device hardware into a “smart device” This part of the IoT technology stack enables the concept of “software-defined hardware” meaning that a particular hardware device can serve multiple applications depending on the embedded software it is running Device hardware and software work together to create a smart device It’s helpful to think of them separately because they are built by different teams using very different requirements Device software will be developed by software engineers using an Agile approach will be developed by a hardware engineering group following a hardware NPI process This separation will make your job much easier as you plan roadmaps and work with various teams Device software allows you to implement communication to the Cloud or to other local devices data acquisition from your device’s sensors This part of the IoT technology stack is extremely important because it serves as the glue between the real world (hardware) and your Cloud Applications It’ll be up to you and your team to decide how much functionality is placed here versus in the Cloud You can also use device software to reduce the risks of hardware development So instead of building your hardware for a narrow and specific purpose it’ better to use generic hardware that can be customized by your device software to give you more flexibility down the road you can update your embedded software remotely via the Cloud which will update your “hardware” functionality in the field The device software layer can be divided into two categories: This is the application(s) that run on top of the Edge OS and provide the functionality that’s specific to your IoT solution You can focus on data acquisition and streaming to the cloud our accelerometer will be taking very frequent samples to measure vibration But we don’t need to send all that data to the Cloud — just the data that indicates there’s a problem our Edge application software will be monitoring the data locally and will only send warning and error conditions It will also perform real-time control to shut down the turbine if vibration goes out of the parameters you specify Communications refers to all the different ways your device will exchange information with the rest of the world This includes both physical networks and the protocols you will use It’s true that the communications mechanisms are tied to the device hardware and device software but it’s worth thinking of this as a different layer Selecting the right communication mechanisms is a key part of constructing your IoT stack It will determine not only how you get data in and out from the Cloud (for example using Wi-Fi how you communicate with third party devices in the same building it is common for systems in smart buildings to communicate with each other using the BACnet protocol If your device is involved in building automation it’s a good idea for your device to provide BACnet support even if you’re not sure yet whether you want your device to talk to other devices in the building Your communication strategy has an impact on the overall topology of your system should each sensor perform control and communicate to the Cloud Or should you have ten simpler (and cheaper) sensors that communicate to a central gateway for aggregation and long-range transmission of data These are business decisions that IoT Product Managers need to make while considering the impact to cost your first inclination might be to connect to a local area network But your wind farm is in the middle of nowhere and all you have is a nearby cell phone tower So you will have to connect to the Cloud via cellular communication This will have implications for your device’s hardware and software because you will have to pay a cell phone carrier for the connection This additional cost also supports our decision to only send the error data to the Cloud not the entire data set produced by the accelerometer The cloud platform is the backbone of your IoT solution If you are familiar with managing SaaS offerings then you are well aware of everything that is entailed here Your infrastructure will serve as the platform for these key areas: Your smart devices will stream information to the cloud As you define the requirements of your solution you need to have a good idea of the type and amount of data you’ll be collecting on a daily One of the challenges of IoT applications is that they can generate an enormous amount of data You need to make sure you define your scalability parameters so that your architects can define the right data management solution from the very beginning Analytics are one of they key components of any IoT solution I’m referring to the ability to crunch data It is the ability to find insights from your data and not the data alone that makes your solution valuable The Internet of Things is all about connecting devices and sharing data This is usually done by exposing APIs at either the Cloud level or the device level Cloud APIs allow your customers and partners to either interact with your devices or to exchange data Remember that opening an API is not a technical decision IoT Product Managers need to provide clear direction on the vision for the overall IoT solution so the technical teams can determine the right Cloud architecture IoT Product Managers also need to evaluate the cost and complexity of the development of the Cloud platform via a build versus buy analysis The inclination of every technical team is to build the complete solution from the ground up But regardless of whether the team is capable of doing it it’s important for the IoT Product Manager to determine if building your Cloud platform makes “business sense” not only from the development perspective but also considering the total cost of ownership For our wind turbine monitor, let’s think about how much data we’ll have to store. The data from one turbine might not seem like a lot. But over years, it will add up. Plus remember that your Cloud platform needs to support data from thousands of wind turbines. In time, this will be an enormous amount of data, so our Cloud infrastructure needs to allow for flexible storage and processing of this data. Additionally, your Cloud analytics need to process incoming data in real time, to detect trends and be able to make predictions of when the turbines will need service. You’ll also need to open an API to surface this information to your application layer, which we discuss next. This is the part of the stack that is most easily understood by Product teams and Executives. Your end-user applications are the part of the system that your customer will see and interact with. These applications will most likely be web-based, and depending on your user needs, you might need separate apps for desktop, mobile, and even wearables. Even if your smart device has its own display, your customer is very likely to use a cloud application as their main point of interaction with your solution. This allows them to have access to your smart devices anytime and anywhere, which is part of the point of having connected devices. IoT Product Managers must understand your users and the “job to be done” of your product. When designing your end-user applications, it is very important to understand who is your user and what is their primary goal for using your product. Keep in mind that for Industrial IoT applications, you’ll probably have more than one user. Applications can also be divided into customer-facing versus internal apps. Customer-facing applications usually get the most attention, but in the case of IoT, internal applications are equally important. These includes applications to remotely provision and troubleshoot devices, monitor the health of your device fleet, report on performance and predictive maintenance, etc. These internal applications will require a deep understanding of your external and internal customers and will require the right prioritization and resourcing to make sure they don’t fall through the cracks. They are a key component of an IoT solution, so it’s the Product Manager’s responsibility to ensure they get done. For our wind turbine monitor, one possible application would be a web app used by wind farm operators working in a central control room. This app displays information and trends on the thousands of turbines that they manage and alerts them when a particular turbine needs service. The operator can get this information in real time and dispatch the service team to perform preventive maintenance, avoiding costly repairs and service interruptions. As the Internet of Things continues to grow, the world will need an army of IoT-savvy Product Managers. And those IoT Product Managers will need to understand each layer of the stack, and how they all fit together into a complete IoT solution. IoT Product Managers will need to make strategic business and technical decisions at each layer in order to ensure the success of their products. The Most Comprehensive IoT Newsletter for Enterprises Showcasing the highest-quality content, resources, news, and insights from the world of the Internet of Things. Subscribe to remain informed and up-to-date. Our team of experts will help you find the perfect solution for your needs! Explore our vetted selection of IoT solutions organized to help you easily find, evaluate, and adopt solutions that deliver business value. .__m__-Rlbfm{--grid-gutter:calc(1rem * var(--mantine-scale));}.__m__-R3dlbfm{--col-flex-grow:auto;--col-flex-basis:50%;--col-max-width:50%;}CONTENT IoT For All is creating resources to enable companies of all sizes to leverage IoT. From technical deep-dives, to IoT ecosystem overviews, to evergreen resources, IoT For All is the best place to keep up with what's going on in IoT. @media(min-width: 64em){.__m__-Rmlrfm{padding-left:calc(2.6875rem * var(--mantine-scale));}}CONTENT Microbiological Chemistry and Geomicrobiology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1251346 Geobacter sulfurreducens mediates extracellular electron transfer (EET) reactions with different substrates such as solid-phase Fe(III)-containing minerals anodes and the cells of Geobacter metallireducens sulfurreducens were systematically deleted All mutants showed impaired and varied ability to form biofilms on nonconductive surface Deletion of omcE also impaired bacterial ability to reduce ferrihydrite but its impacts on the ability for anode reduction and the co-culture of G The mutant without omcS showed diminished ability to reduce ferrihydrite and to form the co-culture but was able to regain its ability to reduce anodes omcZ or pilA-N alone impaired bacterial ability to reduce ferrihydrite and anodes and to form the co-culture Deletion of all tested genes abolished bacterial ability to reduce ferrihydrite and anodes deletion of only omcZ or pilA-N or both omcS and omcT abolished the ability of G sulfurreducens without hydrogenase gene hybL to co-culture with G which show their indispensable roles in direct electron transfer from G which also suggest that possession of PilA-N and multiple cytochromes of different structures enables G sulfurreducens to mediate EET reactions efficiently with substrates of different properties our current understanding of the roles of PilA-N sulfurreducens in EET is still far from complete OmcE and OmcZ in formation of co-culture with G we systemically compared the roles of pilA-N sulfurreducens in EET as well as biofilm formation Our results showed that their roles in biofilm formation extracellular reductions of Fe(III) oxides and anodes and the co-culture of G sulfurreducens was also routinely cultured in the anaerobic NB medium with 20 mM acetate and 40 mM fumarate as the sole electron donor and receptor All constructed mutants were also tested for their ability to form biofilms and to reduce anodes. The procedures for measuring biofilm formation with crystal violet staining and electricity production by monitoring output voltages from microbial fuel cells (MFC) were described before (Wang et al., 2023) MFCs of dual-chambers were used in this study PS2024V multi-channel data acquisition unit (SMACQ China) was used to monitor bacterial growth on the anodes and electricity outputs a Leica TCS SP8 MP multiphoton confocal microscope (Wetzlar Germany) was used to examine the biofilms formed on the anodes All experimental procedures were carried in an anaerobic chamber (Coy Laboratory Products All values are expressed as means ± standard deviations Student’s t test was used for comparing groups Growth with fumarate and reductions of Fe(III)-citrate and ferrihydrite by the constructed mutants of Geobacter sulfurreducens (A) Growth with fumarate as the sole terminal electron acceptor (C) Ferrihydrite reduction over 15 days (D) Complement of single-gene-deletion mutants for ferrihydrite reduction The reductions were carried over 15 days The shown are those at 15 days after reduction ΔomcSΔomcTΔomcZ; Δ8 ΔomcSΔomcTΔomcZΔomcE; Δ9 ΔomcSΔomcTΔomcZΔomcEΔpilA-N; NC The values plotted at each time point are the average OD600 (A) and 0.5 N HCl extractable Fe(II) (B,D) measured for each strain (n = 3) the error was smaller than the size of the symbol the results are reported as the percentage of activity relative to that observed with PCA + empty vector and standard error of the mean (n = 3) Student’s t test was used for comparing complement strains and their respective control groups The single-gene-deletion mutants were complemented with their respective genes. Empty vector was also introduced into these mutants and WT as controls. The complement and control strains were all tested for ferrihydrite reduction over 15 days. Figure 1D shows the results at 15 days after reduction the single-gene-deletion mutants complemented with their respective gene all showed improved ability to reduce ferrihydrite which indicated that the gene deletions were nonpolar Biofilm formation and anode reduction by the constructed mutants of Geobacter sulfurreducens (A) Absorbance of crystal violet (OD565) extracted from stained biofilms grown on non-conductive surfaces (n = 3) Output voltage of bacterial strains grown on anodes over 110 h The values plotted at each time point are the average output voltage measured for each strain from triplicate assays and error bars are standard deviations (C) Maximum output current of bacterial strains grown on anodes at 110 h (n = 3) Bacterial protein contents on anodes at 110 h after growth (n = 3) ΔomcSΔomcTΔomcZΔomcEΔpilA-N Student’s t test was used for comparing WT and the mutants p ≤ 0.05; ** p ≤ 0.01; *** The second generation of co-cultures in the presence of hybL gene of Geobacter sulfurreducens over 35 days The values plotted at each time point are the average ethanol (A) malate (C) and succinate (D) measured for each strain (n = 3) (E) The copies of combined 16S rRNA genes of Geobacter metallireducens (Gme) and G sulfurreducens (Gsu) (n = 3) The predetermined time points for sample collections in (E) are the same to those in (A–D) ΔomcSΔomcTΔomcZΔomcE of G ΔomcSΔomcTΔomcZΔomcEΔpilA-N of G Student’s t test was used for comparing the maximum copies of combined 16S rRNA genes of Gme and Gus from WT and that of the mutants p > 0.05; *** The second generation of co-cultures in the absence of hybL gene of Geobacter sulfurreducens over 35 days ΔomcS of ΔhybL; Δ2/ΔhybL ΔomcT of ΔhybL; Δ3/ΔhybL ΔomcE of ΔhybL; Δ4/ΔhybL ΔomcZ of ΔhybL; Δ5/ΔhybL ΔpilA-N of ΔhybL; Δ6/ΔhybL ΔomcSΔomcT of ΔhybL; Δ7/ΔhybL ΔomcSΔomcTΔomcZ of ΔhybL; Δ8/ΔhybL ΔomcSΔomcTΔomcZΔomcE of ΔhybL; Δ9/ΔhybL ΔomcSΔomcTΔomcZΔomcEΔpilA-N of ΔhybL In (A,D,E) student’s t tests were used for comparing the ethanol and succinate levels at 21 days after growth between the co-culture of Gme and Gus from ΔhybL and that of ΔomcE/ΔhybL (A,D) and the maximum copies of combined 16S rRNA genes of Gme and Gus from ΔhybL and that of other mutants without hybL (E) this apparent discrepancy maybe attributed to the different bacterial strains and experimental conditions used Compared to that of single-gene-deletion mutants the abilities to reduce ferrihydrite of the mutants deficient in more than one genes were lower Deletion of all these genes nearly abolished the bacterial ability to reduce ferrihydrite which demonstrate the essential roles of these proteins in extracellular reduction of ferrihydrite by G deletion of pilA-N and all tested c-Cyt genes nearly abolished bacterial ability to produce electricity and to form biofilm on anodes which also show the essential roles of PilA-N and tested c-Cyts in extracellular respiration of anodes Previous results showed the involvements of pilA-N and omcS of G. sulfurreducens in the co-culture of G. metallireducens and G. sulfurreducens and growth improvements of the co-culture by deleting hybL gene G. sulfurreducens (Summers et al., 2010) Our results are consistent with these results our results also showed that compared to that of WT and ΔhybL ability of the ΔomcT and ΔomcZ with or without hybL to form the co-culture with G which show for the first time the involvements of OmcT and OmcZ in the DIET from G Although ΔomcE exhibited similar ability of co-culture with G ΔomcEΔhybL showed slightly decreased ability (p ≤ 0.001) to co-culture with G metallireducens as compared to that ΔhybL which also demonstrate for the first time the involvement of OmcE in the DIET from G deletions of any single c-Cyt gene or both omcS and omcT did not abolish bacterial ability to co-culture with G omcT and omcZ nearly abolished the ability to co-culture omcZ or both omcS and omcT abolished the ability to co-culture which clearly demonstrate the essential role of PilA-N OmcZ and both OmcS and OmcT in the DIET from G Requirement of both OmcS and OmcT in the DIET from G sulfurreducens suggests an overlapping role of these two multiheme c-Cyts in the DIET our results also show that H2-mediated indirect electron transfer may overshadow the roles of c-Cyts in the DIET from G sulfurreducens in biofilm formation on nonconductive surface extracellular reduction of ferrihydrite and anodes as well as the DIET from G substantial differences were observed in the contributing roles of these extracellular proteins for G Although it plays significant roles in ferrihydrite reduction and biofilm formation on nonconductive surface OmcE only plays minor roles in anode reduction and the DIET from G OmcS plays a crucial role in ferrihydrite reduction biofilm formation on nonconductive surface and the DIET from G its role in the late stage of anode reduction is dispensable all play critical roles in reduction of ferrihydrite and anodes The results from this investigation suggest that possession of PilA-N and multiple c-Cyts of different structures enables G sulfurreducens to mediate EET efficiently with substrates of different properties One of future researches should focus on whether these tested extracellular proteins form conductive filaments under the conditions investigated in this study The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article/Supplementary material further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author LS designed the experiment and acquired funding and LS analyzed the data and prepared manuscript All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version This research was supported by The National Key Research and Development Program of China (2018YFA0901303) National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC91851211 42272353) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Universities of Chinese Central Government China University of Geosciences-Wuhan (122-G1323533057) The 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The Indie Pop-Rock outfit unveil their explosive new album Old Enough To Know Better alongside their lead single Providing punchy additions to our playlists with an extra hit of political commentary Ponte Pilas’ debut album is nothing short of a visionary Grounded in a narrative that brings into question the climate mankind has built around itself Old Enough To Know Better is as hard-hitting as it is inspiring — with leading single “Rue Britannia” driving home the Scottish-Ecuadorian four piece’s conscious mind with seamless execution “Rue Britannia” spins the spirit of patriotism on its axis instead exposing the catastrophic social affairs that Brexit left in its wake “Rue Britannia” speaks volumes for the band’s entire effort — it’s witty yet introspective charming yet menacing and utterly mesmerising “‘Rue Britannia’ is a eulogy for British democracy the howling roar of the disaffected and left-behind masses half-remembered dreams of Ozymandian empires: these themes are explored via a Radiohead-esque ceremony and with a generous dose of nationalist navel-gazing.” Including their recently released singles “Vegetable Soup and “San Ignacio” the full album is available to stream below now… Julliard-trained guitarist Ben Pila joined Polk State in 2014 as a Music instructor, but this is his first semester as a full-time professor teaching Humanities This new responsibility isn’t slowing Pila down from concerts at Bok Tower Gardens and Nora Mayo Hall Petersburg and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City Pila is the only classical guitarist ever named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts which is among a slew of other recognitions he has received as well as semi-regularly at the 9/11 Memorial Museum Polk State News recently caught up with Pila to talk about balancing his passions for teaching and performing You have performed for Pope Francis and three presidents What were those experiences like and how have they translated into the classroom “No matter how daunting something like playing for a Pope or president may seem I try to instill that in my students.” Those experiences were a little more exciting and nerve-wracking than my typical performances “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” That’s very true of the high-profile performances I’ve had the honor of giving I try to relate that in my classes: if you wait until the last minute to do your assignments or to study for the test There’s another quote that I like to reference that goes “Everything complicated is a combination of simple things.” The idea is that no matter how daunting something like playing for a Pope or president may seem I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher and being a college professor is my dream job I had some really excellent teachers in my life that influenced me in countless ways I love giving back and trying to accomplish the same thing with my students Most of my Humanities and Guitar students won’t build their careers in the Arts They’ll go on to become nurses and firefighters My intention is to instill an appreciation of the beauty in Michelangelo’s brushstrokes and Mozart’s melodies and help students to become well-rounded individuals who will succeed in whatever they choose to do What can students expect from your courses students experience a trip through time by studying the greatest hits of art We start with the ancient world dating back before Egyptian culture and the pyramids and continue through every civilization or era until today: Greece and the epic poems of Homer as well as Modern artists such as Salvador Dali – just to name a few students can expect to learn the basics of finger-style guitar technique and to play songs from many genres including classical What have you learned from your students and experiences here at Polk State College My students have done some really exceptional things here at Polk State College We had a successful Guitar Ensemble class that performed very challenging guitar quartets for the public last spring Some of my students started learning guitar with little to no experience and are now playing substantial songs and pieces – very well won a top prize at the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven Scholarship Competition last semester What are you doing when you are not working at the College or performing your music This is my first semester as a full-time professor so most of my time is dedicated to preparing for my classes and being available for students whenever they have a question or need extra assistance My performances take up most of the time I have left over “My intention is to instill an appreciation of the beauty in Michelangelo’s brushstrokes and Mozart’s melodies and help students to become well-rounded individuals who will succeed in whatever they choose to do.” I’m especially excited about an upcoming performance with The Florida Orchestra The first competition I ever entered was the Florida Orchestra Concerto Competition Even though I didn’t win – or maybe because I didn’t win – I’ve always aspired to perform with them as a soloist I like the Tampa Bay Rays and pro football One great thing about watching sports is that I can practice while the game is on (sounds like I need to get out more I’ve been watching the NFL playoffs and even though I don’t really have a team in the mix (but and play Fantasy Football with a group of friends I also like – which is eerily similar to Fantasy Football – the stock market I can’t buy too much on a teacher’s salary but it’s fun to follow along and dream big Pila will perform a solo concert at Pinewood Estate at Bok Tower Gardens. More information is available at boktowergardens.org Pila will perform as a soloist with the Florida Orchestra as part of the world tour of “Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy.” Tickets are available at www.ffdistantworlds.com Pila will perform as a soloist with the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven as part of the “Champagne and Shamrocks” 23rd annual fundraiser Tickets are available by calling 863.294.7213 or 863.206.7167 Pila will perform for museum members and play historical instruments 5.5.25 Polk State Music students learn from accomplished musician and professor 5.2.25 Polk State Nursing application open through May 15 5.2.25 Polk State collegiate high school student to graduate with AS in Aerospace Administration Winter Haven · Lakeland Bartow · Lake Wales © 2025 Polk State College. All Rights Reserved. Sitemap Privacy Policy Disclaimer College Catalog Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance The Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA) is on the brink of a new era as it prepares to install its 15th president PILA has evolved into a formidable force in the insurance industry thanks to the dedication of its past presidents From its humble beginnings to its current status as a beacon of excellence PILA has consistently pushed boundaries and shattered glass ceilings paving the way for women in the insurance industry PILA boasts a membership of over 1,000 professional women all united by a shared vision of empowering each other and transforming the industry a seasoned insurance professional with a passion for empowering women Onakomaiya has been a driving force in the insurance industry known for her innovative approach and commitment to excellence As she prepares to take the reins of PILA come July 18th “We want to expand our horizon,” she declared during a press conference to annouce the forthcoming investiture event and our community to make a meaningful impact” Onakomaiya’s seven-point agenda is built on the foundation laid by her predecessors focusing on boosting PILA’s visibility and strengthening ties with progressive women in finance “We will sign an MOU with United Capital Assets Management to empower our ladies financially,” she explained “Our partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors will further strengthen our foundation expand our corporate social responsibility programmes including the ‘Adopt an Orphan’ programme and build alliances with like-minded women in finance” “We have worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this event,” said Dr Ojemudia noted further that the event will be a celebration of women’s empowerment a testament to PILA’s commitment to transforming the insurance industry and a tribute to our past presidents who paved the way for us Abimbola Onakomaiya’s vision is clear: to propel women to the forefront of the insurance industry cement PILA’s position as a driving force in the financial sector and inspire a new generation of women leaders With her leadership and the collective efforts of PILA members the future looks bright for this trailblazing organisation The insurance industry is set to witness a transformative era as PILA under Onakomaiya’s leadership is poised to break new grounds and set new standards The association is commitmented to empowering women and transforming the industry  as PILA celebrates this milestone THISDAY is published by THISDAY NEWSPAPERS LTD. Nigeria with offices in 36 states of Nigeria the Federal Capital Territory and around the world It is Nigeria’s most authoritative news media available on all platforms for the political professional and diplomatic elite and broader middle classes while serving as the meeting point of new ideas culture and technology for the aspirationals and millennials The newspaper is a public trust dedicated to the pursuit of truth and reason covering a range of issues from breaking news to politics sports and community to the crossroads of people and society You can email us at: hello@thisdaylive.com or visit our contact us page Off of their Julian Casablancas-produced EP Rey Pila, the Mexican indie band known for their electro-rock sound, has released their new music video for their Julian Casablancas-produced track, “Ninjas,” currently streaming exclusively on TIDAL The ‘80s-inspired music video was produced by Kathleen Tenefrancia The Strokes frontman stepped behind the boards for this one “It was a lot of fun working on the songs with the guys,” says Casablancas, who produced the group’s latest EP, Wall of Goth.” They are an awesome group of dudes and I think the EP turned out pretty awesome.” Watch the “Ninjas” video below and stream Wall of Goth on TIDAL TIDAL curators share their recent favorites All your favorite music.Best sound quality available In Waco during the 1900s pockets of Hispanic communities lived in neighborhoods with names like Sandtown These areas were eventually demolished and are now memories of the town’s early days But there has been a recent effort to unearth a remaining vestige of one of these communities At the corner of Jefferson Avenue and University Parks Drive volunteers use trowels to chip away at the ground beneath .They’re slowly unearthing a spring-fed water fountain known as “La Pila.”  but not as ornate as some of the other ones," Alice Rodriguez says remembering childhood days playing at “La Pila” – a wide rounded concrete fountain with a bowl on top where water would flow.  "We were playing and they pushed me in there.”  La Pilla – Spanish for “the fountain” – was a gathering point for Calle Dos an early 20th century neighborhood in Waco that was home to Mexican Immigrants Others from around the city would go there too the entire Calle Dos neighborhood and similar districts – were bulldozed as part of The Waco Urban Renewal Project in 1958.  Louis Gaytan-Garcia – who has worked to dig out the fountain – says it could’ve been saved.  They didn’t have to knock it down like they did looking at a corner of the fountain that's visible. "It’s actually broke around the edges right there where the Caterpillar was trying to crawl up on top of it and you can see where he broke the edges of the concrete trying to pack this dirt.” when the unearthing project was getting started Garcia was told he needed to secure antiquities permits from the Texas Historical Commission That’s where Katherine Turner-Pearson comes in She's the principal investigating archeologist overseeing the project.  She believes excavating “La Pila” will help bring back the memories of this neighborhood.  “I think of it as the archeology of the memories They will be lost forever," Turner-Pearson says that to me is more important that the fountain itself and that’s really where we have to start working." But unearthing the fountain will take time La Pila is estimated to be some 4 to 5 feet under ground and volunteers here are digging 10 centimeters deep at a time "That’s kind of why it takes so long too," she says She says excavations like these are done slowly to make sure everything is exhumed evenly.  Take photos if there’s anything photo worthy When we get down to this part of the fountain Then we’ll start all over again and go deeper."  like getting it restored and turned back into the meeting spot it once was.  He would also like a historical marker – he says – to remind people of the community that was once here.  chefs at five Chicago restaurants that don't serve burgers agreed to make a special limited-edition burger Here now is the "Eater Hamburger" from Eataly Chicago Eataly Chicago has been a huge hit with locals and tourists alike since the day it opened nearly a year-and-a-half ago Besides stocking pretty much any Italian product you could possibly need to take home and make your own meal they also have a number of food stalls that customers can happily graze from one to the next chef Alex Pilas is now offering the "Eater Hamburger alla Eataly Chicago," and the burger is as big as its given name Pilas describes the burger: "The Eater Hamburger alla Eataly Chicago is a combination of local ingredients with an Italian twist - think ramps salsa verde as an ode to Chicago's name The $16 burger comes with a side of fried potato wedges Pilas' Eater Hamburger is available through today only at Osteria di Eataly inside Eataly Chicago A native of the Philippines who moved to Las Vegas from Washington Salome “Oming” Pilas saw something missing while dining at local Filipino restaurants “How can Americans or other non-Filipinos know all about Thai Why don’t I see non-Filipinos in these Filipino restaurants?” Pilas says My goal was to show all these [different] people that this is really good food.” Pilas launched the Oming’s Kitchen food truck eight years ago serving up what locals of all different backgrounds have unanimously declared is really good food—mainly 24-hour marinated meats like chicken and pork belly grilled sinugba-style and lacquered with a house-made garlic-and-soy barbecue sauce accompanied by addictively crispy lumpia filled with pork and vegetables dipped in sweet chili sauce “It was really the three things I love to eat,” Pilas says the first Oming’s Kitchen restaurant opened as part the early wave of interesting eateries along Blue Diamond Road a second restaurant should open for business near Sahara and Nellis The truck also still hits the streets for catering and special events Pilas got her start in the kitchen while working as a cashier “I thought it was so cool to see them flipping burgers so I asked the cooks when things were slow if I could help out she’s equally passionate about spreading her style of Filipino cooking to a bigger broader audience—a dream that has become a reality in Las Vegas The restaurant has enabled an expansion on the original truck menu When diners asked for the ubiquitous adobo a soy and vinegar-based marinade for slow-cooked meats she developed a recipe that could be made fresh to order instead of a big pot of chicken hustled out to a buffet steam tray The result is Oming’s wildly popular adobo beef ($13) inspired by the classic Philly cheesesteak Oming’s continues to serve those pork and chicken sinugba bowls with rice ($11-$15) along with the necessary sisig pork hash ($13) and pancit rice noodles ($9) and lechon is sold whole or by the pound on weekends But call ahead if you want some for you own crispy pork party: Pilas is going through about 40 pounds per week That’s what happens when food truck word-of-mouth spreads around the Valley—a burgeoning Filipino food empire OMING’S KITCHEN 5180 Blue Diamond Road #105, 702-722-3171, omingskitchen.com Click HERE to subscribe for free to the Weekly Fix Stay up to date with the latest on Las Vegas concerts You can observe chefs pulling fresh tomatoes from the stem and gathering bunches of grapes for the next course The menu at Emmitt’s spans weekend brunch and lunch and nightly dinner splitting the difference between a steakhouse and a seafood restaurant the City of Las Vegas dubbed Paymon’s Fresh Kitchen & Lounge “America’s First Hookah Lounge.” We sat down with founder Paymon Raouf to .. Meditate on how apparent limitations might lead to inviting innovations This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Every night at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Grille comes to life with live Hawaiian music Kani Ka Pila Grille derives its name from the Hawaiian term ‘kanikapila’ ‘let’s play music.’ This moniker perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the venue where merrymakers and musicians come together “The Pahinui family was known for jamming in their backyard so we asked slack-key legend Cyril Pahinui if we could bring ‘kanikapila’ into Waikiki,” recounts Luana Maitland and when he traveled he would ensure 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had been institutionalized twice in mental health facilities and left the U.S Army soon after joining with an honorable medical discharge The revelations come from family members who said Newell had mental health issues dating back to his childhood They described a lifetime of hoarding that started even as a teen Newell is accused of shooting three people to death at a Ross Township meeting on the evening of Aug Newell had a nearly 20-year running dispute with the township over code violations on his property a large junk collection scattered in his yard and several non-permitted structures on the property where he lived The township finally condemned his property and sold it at a sheriff's sale in July 2013 Newell had talked with his dad about shooting the township's supervisors prior to the incident Newell arrived during that Monday night meeting and began shooting but his bullets never reached the supervisors Three bystanders were killed in the rampage one who heroically pushed a woman away from Newell's path "He was a hoarder when he was in middle school Newell's parents split up when he was young "His mother committed him when he was 14 in Florida and the father took him to Texas," she said recalled that his son joined the Army when he was about 18 years old "He probably didn't get out of boot camp," he said He thought Rockne Newell may have checked himself into a mental institution following his Army experience But Pilas said Rockne Newell got an honorable medical discharge from the Army and that it was probably the Army that put him into the institution Pilas remembered Rockne Newell telling her "they had me locked up for a year and it didn't help me because I still talked as much." "He talked a lot and never shut up," she said He once repeated something I said to him months before as if it happened to him." Pilas remembered a doctor in Texas diagnosed Rockne Newell as schizophrenic She believed those records came from either his service records or the mental institution he went to following the Army "He would go into a rage over the smallest thing," Pilas said Newell beat his father with a shovel when he lived in his father's home "We had gotten into a fight because I tried to get him to clean his mess," Pete Newell said Pete Newell needed brain surgery to repair the damage round depressions in his skull where the doctor drilled The holes are large enough to hold a marble Yet Pete Newell never pressed charges against his son Rockne Newell loaded all his "stuff" on his father's trailer "He wanted to put all his stuff under a bridge He and his family say he's wheat intolerant During a visit by the Pocono Record in late June Newell said he gives away his noodles to inmates and other starches when they're served since he can't eat them but a tablespoon of lettuce and nail polish they call salad dressing," he said He buys mayonnaise packets for 25 cents each and uses them as salad dressing Newell said he's lost 100 pounds since his 11-month incarceration began Pictures taken at the time of his arrest show him to be chubby with sagging breasts and a belly that hung over his belt Newell said he weighed 265 pounds when he was initially jailed and corrections officers record everything he eats His aunt said he's been threatened with a feeding tube if he didn't start eating more and they refused to feed me anything but starches," he said "Even Michelle Obama is promoting a healthier diet then I wake up with a splitting headache." Newell has aged dramatically since he's been in jail His brown plastic aviator frame glasses have become too large for his thinned face replaced with a tightly cropped beard he maintains with an electric trimmer bought from the commissary I want a (expletive) apple — applesauce is all sugar." Newell complained the food is constantly undercooked at the jail but said the green beans were properly cooked one time because the Department of Corrections was there for an inspection said that even though Newell is incarcerated and accused of a terrible crime that he's still entitled to humane treatment as is every prisoner and he is aware he shouldn't be eating a lot of starches," Ruzzo said The attorney said he's tried to work with the jail's administration and has been assured that Newell has been given a nutritionally and medically appropriate diet But Ruzzo also observed that Newell might have entered jail overweight and may actually be at his natural weight now "The way you see him now is probably the way he should be Ruzzo has spoken to both the jail's administration and staff about his concerns and said he was assured every step of the way his client was being treated properly Monroe County Correctional Facility Warden Donna Asure said medical privacy laws prevented her from discussing Newell's health status she addressed questions by the Pocono Record in generalities "Please know that our menus are approved every six months by a licensed dietician This includes both the regular and all special medical diets," Asure wrote "The inmates are reviewed by medical personnel for the need to have special medical diets "The medical department monitors inmates' physical changes as well as changes in habits to make sure that all inmates receive the proper care needed." thin and lacking muscle tone that masks some expressiveness When told he sounded very lucid during the interview "he was trying to make a good impression on you." 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