2024 Australian firm NYBlue secures over one million carats of blue zircon launches RWA token Press Release COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEED Brisbane, Australia, August 7, 2024, Chainwire – Australian gemstone company NYBlue Pty Ltd has emerged as a key player working to redefine the global gemstone market The company's strategic venture involves a plan to secure control over the world’s blue zircon supply a move that holds the potential to reshape the value dynamics of the global gemstone market NYBlue’s primary strategy is to systematically increase its current holdings continue acquiring all available Cambodian blue zircons and potentially influence the future value of these precious stones Earlier today company representatives were interviewed on CryptoBanters' Town Hall podcast to announce the launch of their RWA token pre-sale which has garnered considerable interest from the crypto community since being announced earlier this year NYBlue majority shareholder, Mitch Brownlie has stated: "We believe that Cambodian blue zircon deserves recognition as one of the most extraordinary underappreciated and undervalued gemstones on the market." NYBlue draws inspiration from the historical trajectory of the tanzanite market, where prices experienced a tenfold increase over three years. The company anticipates a similar trajectory for zircons aligning its strategy with past successes to project a potential surge in value NYBlue, has previously announced its plan to launch its gemstone-backed cryptocurrency codenamed ZIRC where each token is fully backed by and redeemable for a 1-carat blue zircon gemstone This approach allows consumers to benefit from the rise of blue zircon without the risks of volatility associated with traditional cryptocurrencies Owners of Zirc tokens will have the option to redeem their cryptocurrency for gemstones at any time arbitrage-enforced peg between the two assets NYBlue aims to acquire the majority of globally available gem-quality blue zircons effectively positioning itself as a dominant force in the market This approach is designed to exert influence over the supply chain creating a ripple effect on the market value of blue zircons across the industry NYBlue's strategic initiative is not a short-term play; it is an ambitious endgame to secure a controlling stake in the multi-billion-dollar gemstone market With a collection of gemstones valued at around $300m NYBlue aspires to redefine the gemstone narrative on a global scale This venture positions the company as a significant player with the potential to impact the industry's landscape for years to come In their quest for dominance in the gemstone market NYBlue has announced a new and highly disruptive initiative; the launch of a blockchain-backed cryptocurrency named ZIRC with each unit of the blockchain being fully backed by; and redeemable for a 1 carat blue zircon gemstone This innovative approach allows individuals to participate in the potential rally of blue zircon values by offering exposure to the underlying commodity without the inherent risks associated with traditional highly volatile cryptocurrencies Buyers have the option to redeem their ZIRC tokens for actual gemstones at any time effectively eliminating the possibility of the token's value dropping below the market price of the gemstone itself providing consumers with a tangible and secure asset This strategic integration of blockchain technology not only enhances transparency and security but also democratises access to the exclusive world of the international gemstone trade NYBlue's PreSale is now live on Zir.co.nz Zirc offers a cryptocurrency fully backed by blue zircon gemstones Each ZIRC token is redeemable for a 1-carat blue zircon The platform aims to integrate blockchain technology to enhance transparency and security making it accessible for individuals to participate in the gemstone market without the risks associated with traditional cryptocurrencies Zirc's approach democratizes access to blue zircons and offers a unique investment opportunity backed by real-world assets redeem@nyblue.com This publication is provided by the client Cointelegraph does not endorse and is not responsible for or liable for any content Readers should do their own research before taking any actions related to the company for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content or services mentioned in the press release I'm not sure if there’s anything more frustrating than attempting to perform meticulous hygiene instrumentation on a patient while battling an obstructed view and are conscious of our patient and operator positions to optimize our visualization but none of those things matter if one small thing is below standard: our mouth mirror I had the unfortunate experience of using mirrors that were badly scratched and dim on the reflective surface with prophy paste and disclosing solution caked around the edges I always made sure to keep replacement heads close to my working area so that I could change out my mirror when I couldn’t stand the hazy view any longer my hygiene mentor gave me some Zirc mirrors and they have become the exam tool I didn’t know I needed Zirc’s Crystal HD mirrors have several characteristics that set them apart from the ordinary the Crystal HD mirror is made with multiple layers of metal oxides that provide a much higher reflective value This technology enables the mirror to illuminate your visual field in a way that other mirrors simply cannot rhodium mirrors remind me of the view I get when I look out my window on a foggy sunny display I get when I use my Crystal HD mirror Another feature I like about the Crystal HD mirror is how easy it is to keep clean while I’m using it intraorally once I notice too much debris or saliva on its reflective face and thoroughly rub it clean before I can continue I’ve noticed that a simple swipe with my gloved thumb removes any accumulation on the Crystal HD mirror without leaving streaks or smudges It’s a small time-saver that makes me that much more efficient The face of the mirror is also perfectly flush around the edges so I never have to worry about debris accumulating with continued use The last thing I’d like to spotlight with the Crystal HD mirror is its resin casing When comparing it to most mirrors with stainless steel components the resin material provides a few advantages for both patients and clinicians Aside from its lightweight feel and easy-to-grip handle I don’t have to worry about patient injury if their teeth happen to contact the resin during examination and there is no chance of galvanic shock when using around metal restorations I have come to love and expect the quality and brilliance of Zirc’s Crystal HD mirror and know that my assessment and instrumentation has improved with enhanced visualization This product has become something I simply must have when I’m providing clinical care and I would recommend it to any clinician who is looking for the best tools to have in their hygiene armamentarium May your mirror—and your future—be clear and bright Editor's note: This article appeared in the October 2022 print edition of RDH magazine. Dental hygienists in North America are eligible for a complimentary print subscription. Sign up here. Zirc has launched a new and improved guide to color coding The new guide features simple step-by-step recommendations for setting up a color-code system for one or all of your procedures you can save at least five minutes per procedure and minimize the time and stress of trying to find instruments and materials Zirc’s Color Code Guide is available for download at zirc.com/colorcode You may also request a hard-copy Color Code Guide for your dental practice following the success of the zub 20, nooka releases the zub zibi zirc—with a snug fit that appeals to anyone who prefers a tighter broadening nooka’s audience to include a younger individual of either gender we could say it’s our first “lady’s” or “kid’s” watch but don’t want to alienate the guys either the watch’s innovative face clearly displays the minute surrounded by a circle with twelve partitions representing the hour—presenting a compact and intuitive way to read the time the zibi also introduces a new button clasp getting rid of moving parts found in other watch buckles the zibi also introduces a new button clasp www.nooka.com AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style A common and frustrating schedule disruptor for many dental practices is a side book endodontic emergency I go through the steps of identifying the tooth or teeth and then my team hauls out the equipment to treat the issue this is not much of an issue as my team knows what equipment and instruments I need my gripe with these emergencies is that it takes an inordinately long time to locate and set up the equipment necessary to perform my procedures (figures 1 and 2) placing all those instruments and materials back after treatment is time-consuming I used Zirc Dental Products to help deal with my grievance regarding instrument organization and accessibility Zirc has developed a color-coded organization system for almost every dental instrument and material to help organize an office Starting as small as bur blocks and color rubber bands that most of us are familiar with Zirc uses their system to gain valuable seconds to systemize and create efficiencies that we can build into our office we rely on efficiency to foster an environment that’s perceived positively by a critical and consumerist patient base I’ve had patients comment on the speed at which my team and I were able to set up and finish the procedure to address their pain I believe that Zirc’s organizational products help me reach the efficiency that I need in my day-to-day practice Finding a workhorse endodontic file system Although I’ve only used Zirc’s organization system to systemize my endodontic instruments and materials I would eventually like my office to adopt the full system The Color Method relies on a series of tubs and drawer organizers to take the messy array that is a dental office and keep all the instruments and materials at your fingertips There is variability on how The Color Method can work for your office It can be as simple as a procedure-specific setup or it can be standardized for all procedures or even to specific clinicians This allows an office with multiple or single providers to have an almost unlimited ability to organize and systemize their instruments and materials The benefits of systemizing your office are multifaceted Many dental industry business gurus agree that a systemized office is a productive office Why shouldn’t a system regarding instruments work the same way I can tell my team to grab my endodontic instruments and have everything set up in less than five minutes This is a shorter amount of time than it takes a patient to become numb for the procedure In the future that could mean grabbing an operative When it comes time to turn over the operatory for the next patient The instruments are placed into their specific cassettes and run through the ultrasonic and right into the autoclave to be sterilized They then return to their designated area in our office to be used by any clinician who needs it for the next endodontic procedure Along the way, I’m sure that you’ll find, just as I have, that organization is the simplest method to becoming efficient and predictable in our clinical lives. I encourage those of you wanting to solve your office organization needs to look into what Zirc has to offer I’m certain you’ll find some benefit from their products Editor's note: This article appeared in the October 2023 print edition of Dental Economics magazine. Dentists in North America are eligible for a complimentary print subscription. Sign up here. graduated magna cum laude from the Boston University School of Dentistry He completed a general practice residency at the Manhattan Veteran Affairs Hospital where he provided interspecialty comprehensive prosthetic and surgical treatment to medically complex patients When he is not treating patients in northern New Jersey he enjoys lecturing about dental materials and products It's always exciting to try new products that are fun or make the clinical day easier and it's a big bonus when something new works better than we ever imagined The icing on the cake is getting an opportunity to work with innovative products that are made in the United States I periodically have the opportunity to visit factories It is humbling to see how much innovation goes into making products that make our workday better and gratifying to see how much pride workers take in creating things that many times we take for granted I was able to schedule a site visit to Zirc The urban sprawl quickly changed to rolling hills full of farms preparing for spring planting After motoring down a mix of paved county roads and dirt stretches There was a small sign perched on a pole featuring the Zirc logo and the tagline Zirc is probably not a household name in your dental world but without a doubt your dental hygiene practice has been using their concepts and products through the years While this shift was aimed at reducing workplace stress professionals tended to work longer hours with fewer breaks dentists started working regularly with assistants who had little familiarity with specific dental procedures and the instruments and products used for each observed high employee turnover and stressed dentists and employees If assistants did not know the tools or materials used for each procedure their dentist employers would quickly lose patience and fire them Always focused on efficiency and organization Campion initially developed the tub-and-tray concept All the tools for a particular procedure would be preassembled on a tray or in a cassette and a tub of the same color would contain all of the corresponding supplies and materials color-coding and organizing by procedure helped dental assistants work more effectively Campion's ideas grew to include banding instruments with color-coded rings to signify a procedure at a glance or to distinguish instruments between clinicians (for example in offices where each hygienist has his or her own sets) implemented the color-coded cassettes in her dental office "It's so much easier to set up and train people when each procedure has its own color Zirc cassettes are so much lighter than metal and very durable." ------------------------------------------------- Zirc still continues to produce innovative and durable products that can have an impact on how we deliver care and how we feel at the end of the day While the bulk of their business continues to be the everyday workhorses such as trays the company has four unique products that are particularly relevant to clinical practice today The Crystal HD Mirror is a hands-down favorite among dental hygienists The mirror lens is made with 75 layers of three different oxides a unique technology that produces a brighter Clearer images reduce visual fatigue and make using indirect vision a much more appealing option A side-by-side comparison is all you need to realize how much easier it is to see clinically; the images produced by a traditional rhodium mirror are reminiscent of looking through a dirty windshield on a car Clinicians who adopt this technology will not go back to a standard mirror I now realize I used to work in the dark." Joan Kenney Fitzgerald who is based in New Hampshire and is the creator of Oral Healthcare @ Home loves the reflective quality when she works with special needs and homebound patients got hooked on the double-sided Crystal mirrors years ago: "Dental hygiene students from Hawkeye Community College rotate through our Manchester They are amazed by the amount of light bouncing off both sides the Crystal mirrors make visibility a snap!" California-based Renee Marchant "The light reflection is beyond compare and it makes our jobs easier Even with high-resolution loupes and a headlight I would never go back to rhodium mirrors." Dental hygiene practice has changed significantly over the years Power-driven scalers are now part of routine care Newer offices have generous counter space and efficient storage cabinets so equipment placement is often easier but many older treatment rooms are design nightmares Clinicians are frequently expected to work with power scalers in hard-to-reach locations that force them to bend The end result is a clinician who is bent like a pretzel Zirc's E-Z Access Shelf is an easy-to-install cost-effective solution that creates more shelf space The E-Z Access Shelf is 12x20 inches and can hold up to 18 pounds accommodating the size and weight of every power scaler The shelf can be bolted to a wall or attached to the light pole via a large screw bolt Extension arms are available to bring the tray closer to the clinical workstation Optional items such as a saliva ejector holder or an air-water syringe support can also be added to customize the basic shelf to specific end-user needs Mirror Magic was introduced this year to help clean mirror surfaces and eliminate surface fogging Attach a small pad to the back of the glove on your dominant hand and wipe your mirror across the surface as needed to keep the mirror clean and fog free of Connecticut uses Crystal HD mirrors and finds it "so much easier to swipe my mirror on the Mirror Magic pad than dipping the mirror in a cup of mouthwash that is sitting farther away." Thirsty One-Step facilitates intraoral procedures and is a single-use continuous suction/isolation device that also serves as a mouth prop Imagine how much easier it would be to place a sealant with Mr Patients are also more comfortable during procedures that require efficient fluid management such as a session involving extensive ultrasonic scaling Thirsty comes in both pediatric and adult sizes and can be custom-trimmed to tailor to individual needs The facility is full of small and large machines that make resin dental products Zirc has acquired millions of dollars' worth of machines The company purchases both new and used equipment regularly to improve both production quality and efficiency New machines can cost well over $120,000 each while used equipment can often be purchased for as little as $20,000 per unit By continuously investing in new and better equipment focusing on bringing quality products to the market Ninety-nine percent of Zirc products are made at the Buffalo It translates into a nimble company that can create products in an efficient manner according to customer demands When production demands for a particular product go up reducing boredom and increasing efficiency so most equipment can be repaired at a moment's notice; a small machine or part can even be manufactured on site But perhaps the most amazing thing is Zirc's incorporation of a 3D printer a machine that creates an actual model from a computer-assisted design (CAD) in a matter of minutes I've been hearing about these devices for a couple of years The 3D printer prototype on the left is compared to the final Mr Manufacturers used to rely on molds to create a design Traditional molds typically cost $15,000 to $40,000 to make Now companies can check out initial designs using a 3D printer the Zirc design engineer handed me a "printed" prototype of the Mr the engineers were able to create both a pediatric and adult version 3D printing will revolutionize the manufacturing world and help keep costs down but different resins are appropriate for different tasks Big drums of colored resin beads line an entire wall in the factory There are very precise formulas for mixing specific colors It is a fine art to constantly produce products that are the same exact shade can withstand the rigors of sterilization and chemical disinfection and maintain color stability and structural integrity over repeated use Giant vacuums suck raw materials into one side of the big machine; the finished component drops out on the other side Zirc is working on new color palettes that will include more contemporary shades As I walked through the immaculate factory I was constantly reminded how we need to work with excellent products that reduce workplace stress and allow us to keep our focus on treating patients Zirc's goal is to create simple solutions that make a difference Everything about the Zirc factory is well organized from the huge bins of colored resin granules to the "on-time delivery" warehouse but everyone was busy doing his or her job There were little signs throughout the plant that focused on creating excellence and solid customer relationships It embodies many aspects of a well-run family dental practice where employees are happy and stay for years for all the right reasons - to serve patients with outstanding dentistry it was a thrill to see how the products were actually made and to observe the culture of this 47-year-old Midwestern company that has quietly gained international status of Minnesota actually started her working career at Zirc at age 10 Jim Campion hired Stacie and her buddies to paint little eyes on Zircies on Saturday mornings colored rubber animals used as a give-away item but she made more money than babysitting and had fun with her friends Stacie chose a career in dentistry and saw the usefulness of the tray-and-tub systems and actually toured the newest facility a couple of months ago Nicolle Campion's 10-year-old daughter Brenna has become interested in working at the company during her summer break Brenna enjoys spending time doing simple tasks like applying labels to sample packages She just convinced her mom to let her work again this summer Brenna is a diligent worker and observes regular employee time schedules during her half-day shifts Obviously this young lady has learned many life lessons from the adults in her life first started using Zirc's color-coding system as a dental assistant many decades ago "Color-coding made my life as a dental assistant and hygienist much easier but so helpful to all - silent communication." Perhaps the funniest story of all came from Pat When Pat was on her way to the Phoenix Airport a while ago the driver asked why she was going to California "I'm headed to the California Dental Meeting to present infection control seminars," to which the driver responded the owner of Zirc." Once again we see that the dental world is a small one What a treat to be able to give you a little glimpse into what it takes to make great all-American products that allow us to provide higher quality clinical care to our patients with less stress to our bodies and minds has now passed the day-in and day-out operations to his children Nicolle Campion came to Zirc and today heads up sales and marketing Her brother Jon oversees financial matters; her sister Ashley works in ISO management and quality systems recently joined the team and manages professional relations with academic institutions and speakers The employee turnover is low and many have been with Zirc for decades While some companies do not allow married couples to work together Zirc is focused on employees who share the company values so spouses working side by side is not an issue There are even three people from one outside family on the Zirc payroll One woman started working in assembly two decades ago and now her husband performs all the maintenance on the manufacturing machines; and their son manages the production facility Among the Zirc "family traditions" is a bulletin board to name the parents or grandparents of any new family additions Everyone in the company gets together regularly for lunches and other outdoor events like picnics with games and contests and an annual offsite party every summer that could be a boating party on a nearby lake or a trip to a Minnesota Twins baseball game ANNE NUGENT GUIGNON, RDH, MPH, CSP, provides popular programs, including topics on biofilms, power driven scaling, ergonomics, hypersensitivity, and remineralization. Recipient of the 2004 Mentor of the Year Award and the 2009 ADHA Irene Newman Award, Anne has practiced clinical dental hygiene in Houston since 1971, and can be contacted at [email protected] 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 shared some of what fans viewing from home might have missed Deborah Chow explained when the show went through a whole lot of ammunition: There was a moment I think in Day 2 or Day 3 we’d shot so many zirc hits and done so many explosions that we started to run out it was getting the point we were trying to preserve them because we couldn’t get anymore at that point because of the licenses on ammunition We shot off I think over 7,000 rounds of zirc hits alone in those days the Mandalorian shot more than 7000 rounds of zirc which are flash bangs that mimic bullets for film and television Mando did seem to go from one dangerous situation straight into another so it's no wonder his show was going through so much ammo and Deborah Chow's comments reveal that even being part of Star Wars doesn't mean projects don't have to abide by licenses on ammunition Considering that The Mandalorian's battle sequences were as intense by the end of the Season 1 finale as they were from the moment Mando and IG-11 made their stand to claim their quarry which -- unbeknownst to them at the time -- was the adorable little 50-year-old child who would come to be known across pop culture as "Baby Yoda." Mando ended up in plenty of dangerous situations that weren't directly connected to bad guys hunting Baby Yoda so those bigger action sequences could involve pretty much anything Laura HurleySocial Links NavigationSenior Content ProducerLaura turned a lifelong love of television into a valid reason to write and think about TV on a daily basis CinemaBlend's resident expert and interviewer for One Chicago and a variety of other primetime television Will not time travel and can cite multiple TV shows to explain why want to believe that she can sneak references to The X-Files into daily conversation (and author bios) Now I'm Just Hoping Netflix Gives Us A Second Season Blake Lively’s Loving All Those People Calling Another Simple Favor ‘Insane’ All I've Seen Is Negativity Online About How Bad The Predator Looks In Predator: Badlands But Here's Why That Recent Trailer Has Me Pumped Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away in his sleep at Devon Senior Living in Devon He studied with the Benedictine monks of Gyor and he made his novitiate with the Cistercian monks of Zirc in the 1948-1949 school year He began his theological studies in the diocesan seminary of Vezsprem from 1949 to 1951 and he continued his studies at the University of Vienna in Austria from 1951 to 1953 but the Communist government captured him and sent him to prison but his sentence was later extended by another 10 years He returned to Austria and then moved to the United States in 1956 he again began to re-think his vocation as a religious order priest He had become aware of the Piarist Fathers while in Hungary He particularly liked their call to educate the young 1957 and professed his simple (temporary) vows on September 9 He then moved to the Piarist House of Studies in Washington DC where he continued his theology studies at The Catholic University of America He professed his solemn (perpetual) vows on May 16  Father Geza spent all but three of his remaining years as a teacher at Devon Preparatory School in Devon He helped at the Piarists’ House of Formation in Vienna from 1968 to 1969 and taught mathematics at Calasanctius School in Buffalo Father Geza returned to teach at Devon in 1980  Father Geza drove the school bus for many of the sports teams at Devon Prep accompanied him on these trips and always sat on the seat just behind the driver He also served the Piarists in an unofficial capacity as an infirmarian by graciously helping the other senior priests in Devon.  Father Geza resided at Devon Senior Living When possible he concelebrated Mass in the facility’s chapel during the weekly Mass on Saturdays  The viewing and funeral Mass for Father Geza will take place at Saint Anastasia Church in Newtown Square His body will be buried at Calvary Cemetery in West Conshohocken the Piarist Fathers request that donations be made to the Piarist Fathers’ Formation and Retirement programs Donations can be sent to: Piarist Fathers Development Office FL 33339 or through their web site at https://piaristchallenge.com/  The Piarist Fathers of the Province of the United States and Puerto Rico greatly appreciate the humble and devout contribution of Father Geza Pazmany Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors This device slides onto your saliva ejector to provide continuous hands-free suction with no additional attachments When you place the suction device on the buccal side it holds the saliva ejector right where you need it The Pink Petal is a single-use product and is sold in packs of 50 For more information, visit zirc.com VP of Sales and Marketing for Zirc Company Thirsty really changes the way dry field isolation occurs." The traditional methods of isolation meant that dentists were having to use a lot of products just to keep the working field dry Thirsty incorporates all of the traditional methods into one product It attaches straight into the HVE and retracts the tongue and cheek from folding in or lying over the work area while removing fluid and debris from the field CONSIDER READING: Ultrasonic insert available in a thin tipCONSIDER READING:Vident introduces new generation of Easyshade The dental assistant is able to move around the operatory and perform additional tasks Hygienists can work steadily without constant interruption to use the saliva ejector during prophies and root planings It can be taken to any operatory or dental office Thirsty is less expensive than its competitors "Our competition charges anywhere from five to eight times as much as Mr Thirsty." It is available in a variety of kits at an economical price For more inforamation, call 800-328-3899 or visit www.zirc.com. a pioneer in the long-evolving field of circadian lighting might cease to exist as a corporate entity and brand following its recent acquisition by a California firm although its technology looks set to carry on and its ardent CEO will remain heavily involved it was not clear whether Los Angeles–based Korrus intended to operate Circadian as a company The novel job title that it gave Moore-Ede hinted that he would no longer be Circadian CEO Korrus also did not announce a new head to the operations an omission that suggested it might break up the Circadian corporate structure LEDs subsequently asked both Korrus public relations and Moore-Ede via email to clarify whether Circadian would stay intact “You can think of Korrus as a software-defined technology platform that enables a vast ecosystem of products each capable of dynamically delivering the right light at the right time for any number of use cases,” Moore-Ede replied It does not take an advanced degree to realize that the word “yes” is missing from Moore-Ede’s response he is responsible for mixing and matching products within the Korrus stable to help facilitate the same mission Korrus describes itself as a “human light interaction” company. Its brand and product names include Ecosense, Soraa and other products featuring varying levels of  spectral and intensity control Scuva offers ultraviolet products for sanitation purposes The Circadian brand itself may or may not continue Circadian ZircLight marketed its products as Circadian Light “Korrus will decide whether and how to use the brand ‘Circadian Light,’” Moore-Ede said LEDs has not yet heard back directly from others at Korrus What will certainly continue is Moore-Ede’s zeal for lighting tuned to enhance human wellbeing and avoid diseases associated with certain light frequencies applied at the wrong time “Korrus is focused on opportunities at the intersection of light and human wellbeing,” Moore-Ede said “Products integrated with Korrus technology that specifically support circadian health and entrainment are an integral part of that ecosystem for healthier artificial light continues to grow I’m thrilled to now join the ranks at Korrus an organization that is resourced and committed to fueling that growth by raising awareness for the whole concept of human light interaction (HLI) I am very much in alignment with the Korrus mission and am delighted to be contributing my life’s work to this cause.” Moore-Ede, who was at Harvard from 1975 through 1998, has contributed considerable research on light’s effects on human health he described the current “pivotal moment in the history of light as we harness the power of digital light to optimize health and human performance,” and noted that “it is now possible to spectrally engineer light to reduce the risk of numerous diseases caused by circadian disruption While Korrus acquired Circadian’s lighting assets it did not pick up the portion of Circadian that was marketing eyewear designed to block blue spectra The group now operates as a separate entity The Korrus acquisition included Circadian’s agreement to supply and license products and technology to Acuity Brands The Circadian portfolio that is now part of Korrus includes a violet LED emitter that replaces blue and thus avoids any harmful blue effects Moore-Ede did not reveal the source of the chips MARK HALPER is a contributing editor for LEDs Magazine, and an energy, technology, and business journalist ([email protected]) and science journalist who covers everything from media moguls to subatomic particles Halper has written from locations around the world for TIME Magazine he cut his journalism teeth cutting and pasting copy for an English-language daily newspaper in Mexico City Halper has a BA in history from Cornell University By Alice Klein Well travelled: these zircon crystals took a 2300-kilometre trip A blast from the past? The east coast of Australia was once lined by volcanoes that were so explosive they could shoot sand-sized particles 2300 kilometres – ­­all the way across to the west coast The volcanic activity occurred 100 million years ago at a time when New Zealand began tearing away from Australia’s eastern edge the only evidence of the scale of these eruptions were the 20-kilometre-wide dormant craters and the solidified lava flows left behind But now, Milo Barham at Curtin University in Western Australia and his colleagues have found that these eastern Australian volcanoes flung material to the other side of the country The researchers were drilling beneath the Nullarbor plain in remote Western Australia when they discovered sand-sized zircon crystals that did not match any of the region’s typical rock compositions the crystals matched volcanic rock in the Whitsundays area on the country’s north-east coast in both age and geochemical make-up “We didn’t find anything else from the east coast – just these very distinctive grains,” says Barham we thought there might be some volcanism in Western Australia Two clues ruled out the possibility that river systems had carried the zircon crystals across the country: they were so well preserved and fossils in the rocks indicated that the crystals were of an identical age The finding points to the sheer force of the east coast volcanoes The eruptions would have been tens to hundreds of times more powerful than any documented in human history An equivalent eruption today would be heard in the west coast city of Perth Tremendous volcanic activity was happening all around the world 100 millions of years ago due to the disintegration of the supercontinent Gondwana, says Scott Bryan at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane Modern volcanoes can spew fine particles of ash that are carried by winds over large distances, as happened in 2010 when Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano released an ash plume that grounded flights across Europe But they lack the power to hurl larger particles thousands of kilometres The biggest known super-eruption occurred from Toba volcano in Indonesia 75,000 years ago This propelled sand-sized particles over a 2700-kilometre radius Barham’s work hints that Australia’s east coast volcanoes may have been in a similar league “It reinforces the potential scale of these eruptions.” Journal reference: Geology, DOI: 10.1130/G38000.1 Read more: Megatsunami 170 metres high once smashed into Cape Verde upon the invitation of Béla III of Hungary the first Cistercians arrived to Bakony from Clairvaux France and built their towerless church and monastery in an early Gothic style.  Unfortunately we know little about the early history of the monks as the documents and books of Zirc disappeared without a trace in the 16th century that the original location of the abbey was somewhere else in Bakony The culture brought here and represented by the monks influenced the area for centuries.  Zirc was destroyed during the Turkish occupation 800 years-old Romanesque abbey in the garden of ruins The Cistercian order redeemed its medieval lands at the beginning of the 18th century and let those Roman Catholic families settle down here that accepted perpetual serfdom The Baroque church and the classicist monastery were both built around this time After the Jesuit order was dissolved at the end of the 1700s their now orphaned high schools were taken over by the Cistercians The estates of the Cistercian Abbey of Zirc and the totalitarian communist dictatorship disbanded the Cistercians The more fortunate ones managed to immigrate to America but the rest faced internment camps or imprisonment The Congregation of Zirc became an institution recognized by the state once again following the end of communism in Hungary It’s good to keep an eye on the website of the abbey, as they host plenty of cultural events. To check out the abbey’s library sounds like just another program at first but you’ll be amazed as soon as you take one step on the lacquered wood flooring of the book-filled room Located on the second floor of the building the library has a unique collection of 65 thousand books the library owns 70 items of incunabula originating from the 1450s and the 1500s the period that was the golden age of printing.  The foundation of the exceptional heritage was laid by the monks of Heinrichau who rebuilt Zirc and the abbey in the 18th century Theology is the theme of a significant part of the collection but there are books and documents of other disciplines in this room that looks just like it belongs to a Dan Brown novel full of riddles and mystery The other important sight of the abbey is the 18-hectares Cistercian Arboretum of Zirc with the flora looking its best all year long It has two entrances: one way to get in is from the direction of the town through Damjanich Street right next to the lake or from the ornamental garden of the abbey Groups of at least 25 people can get a professional guide for an extra fee if they make an appointment in advance Spring is the time to visit to see the thousand colors of ornamentals blooming on the shore of the fishpond; summer is all about fragrant lindens and all the shades of green; the colorful leaves are the main attraction during fall; while the frost and snow covered plants are there to amaze us in winter and during the summer heat it often disappears entirely Don’t be surprised by this: sometimes it dries up and then later it fills up again when the weather turns rainy in the fall we can walk across the creek through the two Baroque bridges that were built in 1759 The arboretum was established in the protected surroundings of the abbey in the 18th century This means that every free space of the garden is used the landscape alternates between colorful plants and green lawn while winding roads and paths cross each other through them The park is also Hungary’s tree collection of the highest altitude Abbot Antal Dréta did significant tree plantings in the area; in 1803 he hired English garden designer Gregorius Mayer to organize the process 400 meters long linden alley was planted then Legend has it that this road is what remained of the former Roman road that connected Győr and Veszprém The beautiful fishpond at the main entrance was artificially created at the beginning of the 1700s but not just because for its aesthetics It was forbidden to eat meat during the obligatory fasting There’re 600 species of trees and shrubs in the arboretum and 80% of them are deciduous Besides the typical native plants of the region we can also see so called exotics: these are species like magnolias or maples that are originated from foreign countries.And since we are surrounded by trees and shrubs it’s no wonder that we can hear the songs of various bird species there’s a good chance that we’ll bump into squirrels the nearby 5 kilometers long Pintér-hegyi Study Trail with its 17 stations is worth a tour and also some spots for campfires where you can have a little barbecue.  there’s even a playground and a forest gym for children not to mention the ski and sled course during the winter a 1.8 kilometers long trail about forestry is connected to the study trail Bakonybél can be found in a beautiful valley Here we are surrounded by natural attractions As the area is basically composed of limestone there are plenty of caves to visit in the nearby forests that are filled with streams Kis Pénzlik and Nagy Pénzlik were used by the outlaws of Bakony as hideouts so you might even find the hiding place of a famous bandit while exploring the area You can visit a nature conservation and forestry collection at House of the Bakony Forests while at the local history museum we can learn about the traditions of the people of Bakonybél who work in forestry and woodworking The most famous part of the place is probably the Borostyán-kút (meaning “Ivy Well”) or as it’s also called Szentkút (meaning “Holy Well”) Its story is connected to the founding saints of the monastery of Bakonybél Pope Gregory IX mentions the chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary above the cliff of Saint Gerard in his papal bull issued in 1230 the cliff was originally above today’s Borostyán-kút while the chapel was on the top of today’s Calvary The place of worship disappeared during the Turkish era along with other buildings of the monastery of Bakonybél According to a study about the history of the monastery from 1838 Saint Gerard was a hermit somewhere near the current cemetery and not at Szentkút there was no visible sign of the Saint Gerard chapel that stood at the old cemetery so they built a new one at the Borostyán Well in 1824 and it was consecrated to honor Saint Gerard The chapel above the well was built in 1855; more than 30 years later a catchment basin was created to collect the water from the springs at the foot of the hill The local residents joined forces and started landscaping in 1996 they renovated the chapel to fulfill his wish the area of the chapel at Borostyán-kút has been one of the seven natural wonders of Veszprém County The other famous sight of the area is Hubertlaki Lake which is sometimes also referred to as the Bakonyi Gyilkos (“Killer”) Lake The latter name originates from the Gyilkos Lake of Romania (“Killer Lake” or Red Lake) The lake is fed by a stream called Hamuházi-séd and it was formed by creating an artificial dam and we heard that hikers even saw some newts in it with Vajda Péter Lookout on its top can be reached by multiple trails including the National Blue Trail’s Bakony Mountains section The pedestal of the lookout is 709 meters above sea level you can even spot the two thousand meters tall peaks of the Alps 150 kilometers away The hill was named after the ash trees ("kőris" in Hungarian) that cover the area The white dome of the Kőris Hill civilian air traffic control radar station is 50 meters away from the lookout After spending time surrounded by nature, it pays off to visit Bakonybél’s Pannon Observatory from where you can see even beyond the Alps and exhibits on the history of astronomy and space exploration await guests here Here you can ask all the questions you have about the benefits and dangers of Elon Musk’s plan about the colonization of Mars and you can watch astronomy related movies at the 3D cinema And to make the space-travel in Bakonybél complete we can watch solar flares from quite “close” Today marks the sixty-sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of the Hungarian Blessed János Brenner killed by the Communists because of his Catholic zeal the second of three children—both of his brothers would follow in his footsteps to become priests He began his novitiate at the Cistercian Abbey at Zirc on 19 August 1950 along with eighteen other young men He took the white habit of the Cistercian novices choosing the name of ‘Anasztáz’ (Greek for ‘Resurrection’) On 7 September the Soviet-backed Hungarian government published a decree which prohibited the functioning of almost all religious orders in the country and set a 15 October  deadline for the total emptying of the Monastery of Zirc. The novice master, Fr. Lóránt (Lawrence) ‘Sigmond moved all of the young men of the abbey to live with families in the town where they continued their formation in private and with much secrecy In order to avoid suspicions from the Soviet occupiers Brenner enrolled for two semesters as a secular student at the Academy of Religious Studies in Budapest halt his Cistercian training because of the ongoing Communist oppression He thus attended seminary in Budapest and in Győr and on 19 June 1955 he was ordained to the priesthood in the Cathedral of the Visitation of Our Lady in by Bishop Sándor Kovács After his ordination as a diocesan priest Brenner was appointed to be a chaplain at All Saints Church a parish under the care of the Cistercians at Rábakethely–Szentgotthárd with three neighbouring villages to take care from that town There he was embraced with affection by the faithful He influenced many youth and young adults to reject the atheistic communist doctrine thus bringing them into the fulness of the Catholic faith this drew the ire of the Communist government As some attest, ‘One autumn evening, when he was on his way home on his motorcycle from the town of Farkasfa but with a few manoeuvres he managed to avoid them which resulted in multiple fractures of the hyoid bone and horns of the laryngeal cartilage he would be granted the title ‘Hungarian Tarcisus’ His family held a large funeral at the Salesian Church of Saint Quirinus on 18 December His ordination motto was inscribed upon the tomb: ‘All things work together for good to those who love God.’ (Romans 8 This past 16 and 17 September Blessed Brenner was honoured at the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz, Austria (just outside of the capital city of Vienna). Within the Holy Cross Chapel of the abbey complex, the Cistercians inaugurated the new sacred art work they commissioned from a young Austrian painter, Clemens Maria Fuchs he did a mural behind the altar of the chapel Seeing how the main purpose of sacred art is to glorify and serve God and to direct the faithful mind to prayer Clemens painted the image of the Blessed Cistercian—his image is also in the main abbey church Blessed Brenner is particularly remembered at Heiligenkreuz because he initially wanted to join that abbey but was unable to do so because of the aforementioned Soviet oppression Vicar General for the Diocese of Szombathely who was present for the groundbreaking event ‘János always maintained a Cistercian spirituality.’   you know that I am not looking for happiness in this life since I have placed everything in you I look at your pain ridden face and follow you I ask you only one thing: May I always fulfil most precisely what you give to me as my vocation.’ The Chapel of the Good Pastor was built in 1989 on the spot were he died and is a popular place of pilgrimage for people throughout the country Blessed Brenner was not just a martyr for the Eucharist because of his love and devotion for the Catholic Church and the faithful the reception of the Sacraments is essential for drawing closer to God His sacrificing his own life serves as a reminder that we should not be ashamed especially in the politically correct society we live in Hungarian Conservative is a quarterly magazine on contemporary political philosophical and cultural issues from a conservative perspective Probably not as good as the ancient supervolcanoes in Australia which scientists have discovered had enough explosive power to fling rocks to the other side of the country – more than 1,400 miles (2,253 kilometres) away The research is helping us understand more about how the continent It's long been known that the east coast of Australia is home to ancient supervolcanoes but what wasn't clear until now was what kind of role they played in forming the country a team from Curtin University in Western Australia analysed the age and composition of geological material across the west side of the country The study revealed sand-sized zircon crystals that didn't match up with any of the typical rock composition in Western Australia – but that did reflect the volcanic rock of the Whitsundays area in north-east Australia That suggests that the giant volcanoes that were once dotted the north-eastern coast belched rocks far and wide – including all the way to the other side of the country the local craters and solidified lava flows were all researchers had to go on when estimating the size of these ancient eruptions "Such distal projection of a unique volcanic mineral population demonstrates that super-eruptions were occurring in eastern Australia approximately 106 million years ago, during the break-up of the supercontinent Gondwana," said lead researcher, Milo Barham Based on an analysis of the arrangement of land masses and atmospheric conditions at the time it looks like the super-eruptions happened during the southern hemisphere's winter when strong winds from the east would have helped to push the volcanic rock westwards If the scientists' hypothesis is right, the super-eruptions would've been tens to hundreds of times more powerful than any in recorded history, reports Alice Klein for New Scientist Were such an eruption to happen today in Queensland it would be heard all the way over in Perth Being able to get insight into eruptions of this type is important to scientists studying the changes that have happened to Earth's climate over time – an eruption that would have been powerful enough to blast rocks thousands of kilometres would most likely have had a significant cooling effect as well But the research will also help the team trace the evolution of different species and help scientists to predict when and if eruptions of this strength will happen again The biggest super-eruption on record, meanwhile, came from the Toba volcano in Indonesia some 75,000 years ago In that case, sand-sized particles were blown over a 1,700-mile (2,735-km) radius, as shown by ash layers found deep below the ocean, but experts are divided on how much of an impact the blast had on the planet's climate Peering back this far into history isn't easy but the more data scientists have access to the better they can piece together what happened "The incomplete nature of geological sequences means that recognising these earth-shattering volcanic events is difficult in deeper geological time millions to billions of years ago," said Barham The research has now been published in Geology Zelos Watches is a recent Singaporean brand founded in 2014 by watch enthusiast Elshan Tang More than twenty models have been produced in this short time The brand has a surprising amount of innovations and industry firsts non-magnetic and corrosion-resistant titanium alloy) and 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manufactures high-end movements with advanced complications and tourbillons (recently became a subsidiary of Citizen Group in Japan) Functions include central hours and minutes Sponsored Post: This article has been made in partnership with Zelos it reflects the writer’s opinion and has been written according to MONOCHROME’s editorial policy but they are also home to a number of fascinating artefacts Here is a non-exhaustive list of some libraries worth visiting even the building itself is impressive from the outside you might not find it all that spectacular – until you visit the upper floors The library was originally built as a palace by Frigyes Wenckheim and some of the rooms on the 4th floor have been conserved in their original they function as ordinary reading rooms accessible to all members of the library or you can also buy a ‘tourist ticket’ and simply marvel at their beauty Located inside the Festetics Palace of Keszthely this is the sole intact aristocratic library of Hungary the most beautifully decorated Hungarian-language codex from the Middle Ages was kept here for almost 150 years before being transferred to the National Széchényi Library in fear that it would become damaged during the Second World War While the current building is relatively new the library of the Benedictine monks of Pannonhalma has existed for much longer: the first mention of the collection dates from 1090 If you can tear your eyes away from the gallery with gorgeous Greek-style columns you can see a painting of the goddess Minerva and the portraits of the greatest figures of Hungarian history Some of the books in this library were not as lucky as the Festetics Codex to be saved from the turmoils of war a fighter jet crashed into the library’s roof severely damaging both the furniture and many items in the collection When religious orders were banned in Hungary in 1950 many must have feared the fate of the library everything turned out well: the leaders of the era recognised the historical-cultural value of the library; therefore it was restored to its old glory and conserved in that state The oldest university library of Hungary predates the foundation of the university it is attached to: while the predecessor in title of ELTE was founded in 1635 by Jesuits the monks had begun gathering books over half a century earlier The collection was moved to its current location an awe-inspiring neo-renaissance edifice on Ferenciek tere founded in 1793 as a public institution (which was uncommon at the time) boasts some truly unique documents: for instance here you can find a fully handwritten letter by Mozart of which three copies exist in the entire world Some other notable items are the writings of Sacrobosco Library of the Calvinistic School and Residence Hall of Sárospatak Another building that was saved by restoration procedures: the impressive main room of the library was completed in 1834 and remained untouched until the early 2000s when a number of problems arose: for example reaching temperatures of 30 °C in summer instead of the ideal 18 °C needed to keep antique books in the best possible condition even the ceiling secco (painting done when the wall is already dry) came down but you would not be able to tell: from the star-patterned parquette to the murals everything looks every bit as beautiful as it did in the 19th century and website in this browser for the next time I comment Y"},"category":false,"taxonomy":{"active":false,"name":"category"}},"markup":{"custom_html":true,"wpp-start":"","wpp-end":"<\/ul>","title-start":"","title-end":"<\/h2>","post-html":"{thumb} {title} {stats}<\/span>{excerpt}<\/p><\/li>"},"theme":{"name":""}} You have successfully joined our subscriber list SupportUs Newsletter © 2025 DailyNewsHungary | All rights reserved An arboretum is a kind of botanical garden Its stand is usually varied: a number of species can grow even on a very small place Arboretums may have various aims: to show rare species not native in Hungary to save endangered species or to carry out scientific experiments They are also useful in education but have aesthetic purposes as well The arboretum of Alcsút is located in Alcsútdoboz Its building started in 1825 and it was founded by Archduke Joseph The garden got renewed after 1870 when loads of pine trees and shrubs were planted there Its current territory is 40 hectares and its main attraction is Hungary’s biggest snow-drop field It is suitable for a lazy walk in the weekend but weddings can also be held there as it even has a chapel This arboretum is frequently called Magic Garden It was founded by István Ambrózy-Migazzi in 1922 Its main attraction is the largest rhododendron stand in Europe you have a number of options on how to spend your time there: walking biking or horse riding in the beautiful nature rafting on River Rába or swimming in the lakes nearby Its open hours are longer when rhododendrons are blooming It is located in the Southern part of Zala county The forests were owned by the Zichy family up until 1945 This is the year when the arboretum’s construction began partly practical purpose – to show and examine plants not native in Hungary Zalaerdo.hu reports that the arboretum got renewed a few years ago: the hunting lodge was renovated a new playground and a look-out tower were built It is a perfect place to go on a trip with the whole family His aim was to collect all the species that can bear the climate and drought of that territory It has been highly protected and part of Balaton Uplands National Park since 1997 The arboretum’s territory is around 5 hectares together with the forests nearby It was bought back by the Folly family after the democratic transformation and currently the Folly Winery operates there and its main purpose is to collect all the woody plants native in Hungary and also to protect them It has a unique history: it was founded by painter Ibolya Molnár who fell in love with the place during her trips there She frequently painted the wonderful panorama and in 1994 she managed to buy the territory she created a beautiful garden that collects a number of species It was created by Fábián Szeder in the 1840s Hundreds of trees and shrubs can be found there The garden is mainly for recreation and relaxation but educational and research work is also frequently carried out there The monks used to plant and collect those plants which are useful in healing but the first data of researches is dating back to the beginning of the 19th century Its stand contains mainly deciduous trees native in the Bakony It has been considered a protected area since 1951 and its main attraction is the Cuha stream that crosses the park but most of the plants are from after the big deforestation of 1753 Featured image: facebook / Folly Arborétum és Borászat According to the votes of Origo’s readers is Hungary’s most beautifully located village lying along the forests of Bakony between Mór and Zirc in the southern corner of the county Origo launched the competition on the 25th of September In the first two rounds 3-3 villages – recommended by the professionals of county general assemblies – competed from each county Only villages could take part in the competition because the aim was to introduce settlements that are not part of the main Hungarian touristic attractions The first round was closed a bit earlier than expected due to some unfortunate frauds The second round was launched on the 9th of October and closed on the 13th In this round you could vote for the most beautiful-lying villages of 19 counties It seems like the second round was also popular as Origo received 128,820 votes all together There was a real battle for the second place between Császártöltés in Bács-Kiskun County and Feked in Baranya County which was followed by Kisszékely in Tolna County The Mayor of the silver medallist Császártöltés Judit Stalter said that everyone was very excited in the village on Thursday said that they mobilised great powers to become second but they are very happy with the third place as well Photos: www.sur.hu And…what’s the winner village is like This is something we’ve all been waiting for  You might not have yet received your Hogwarts letter but you can still experience a taste of the magical world through Broom Café in Cebu City Broom Café is a Harry Potter-themed café that is after our witch/wizard’s heart who wants drunk witches and wizards when we can have highly caffeinated and milk tea filled chill ones You can also get sorted into your houses and actually wear your house colors Pick up your wand and disapparate into this café now Broom Café is located at Borromeo Plaza II Cebu City (the arcade right beside USJR Main in Carbon) PROMO ALERT: Orders that reach a worth of 350 pesos will get an avocado or mango float for FREE Cebu City — the arcade right beside USJR Main – Carbon BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Carbon and drop off at USJR Main BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Borromeo Plaza II” in Carbon Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value"