We are brimming with fascinating stories and ideas that we are eager to convey with a broader audience" says Aaron Deng, the Vice President of Pathea Games. “The ‘My Time’ series holds profound significance to us, and we ardently aspire to share its captivating narrative and attain universal recognition. In addition to the PC edition of My Time at Sandrock, Focus Entertainment is now publishing My Time at Portia on PC worldwide, as well as for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch editions starting in April 2024. We’ve already gathered a solid community of dedicated fans, as well as new players as we’ve opened the franchise towards new horizons. Still in development, My Time at Sandrock is currently available through Steam Early Access, allowing players around the world to enjoy the game and help it grow before its release. Carve out a destiny in Sandrock with whoever you see fit!įocus Entertainment is pleased to announce its partnership with Pathea Games for the worldwide publishing of My Time at Sandrock (excluding Asia), effective since January 17th. Craft furniture, decorations, and new outfits before expanding the farm and growing crops for cooking delicious dishes. Take a breather from assisting the charming townsfolk to expand the workshop and decorate your home. Soak up the adorable scenery by taking a stroll through town to admire its bold colors and architecture or enjoy an enchanting night watching the stars in the vast desert sky. Celebrate seasonal festivals full of friendly competitions that bring the community together. Spend time with them, learn their backstories, exchange gifts, build friendships, and even find that special someone. Explore caverns and ruins, fighting back against hostile inhabitants with an overhauled action-RPG combat system featuring melee and third-person shooting mechanics as well as an arsenal of weapons to master.įorge bonds with more than 30 NPCs new to the franchise. Mine through layers of rock searching for materials, long-forgotten relics, and data disks containing information and blueprints from old-world technology. Learn more about the history of Sandrock by exploring below the desert sand. Learn new blueprints to create complex structures piece by piece, turning copper plates, bronze bars, and gears into everything from elevators to bridges and water reservoirs! Complete jobs and tackle hundreds of sidequests to earn higher Builder ranks, taking on advanced commissions to overhaul Sandrock while earning the appreciation of the locals. Take on assignments from Sandrock’s eclectic residents, assembling an array of machinery, civic structures, and more. Tame the desert and plant delicious crops by skilling up cultivation talents or even grow into a stalwart defender of Sandrock through combat-oriented talents. Choose to become a social butterfly by increasing community and friendship traits, or get increased production yield from construction talents. ![]() ![]() Make the most of your time in Sandrock by leveling up skills suited to your playstyle. Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land! Many people left, leaving the place in its vagarious state found today. At first, the city attracted many prospectors interested in an extensive supply of relics hidden beneath the desert, but, as time went on, the oasis dried up, leaving the city unable to sustain a large population. It was founded beside Martle’s Oasis on top of an ancient metropolis. ![]() Sandrock is a city-state located in the Eufaula Desert within the Alliance of Free Cities. Welcome back to the Alliance of Free Cities, and to the rugged mining town of Sandrock in My Time At Sandrock! As Sandrock’s newest Builder, it’s up to you to revitalize the region and restore the city to its former glory.
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![]() Yes, bird feeders provide great backyard wildlife viewing opportunities. The Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and our own Colorado Parks and Wildlife website are a great place to start researching native plants for our winged wildlife. Store bird food in a clean and dry location to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and toxic molds.Īlso, make sure you are aware of bird food recalls in case the feed is contaminated prior to purchase.īird baths should also be cleaned regularly, at least once every few days.Ī better option altogether would be integrating native plants into your landscape that attract birds and provide a natural food source. Not only does this help prevent the aforementioned issues such as attracting deer and bears, but it also prevents birds from eating food that has been defecated on after it has dropped. ![]() Clean the area under bird feeders where seed may drop. They should be washed at least once every two weeks in the dishwasher or using soapy water followed by a rinse with a 10 percent bleach solution.Īvoid using platform style feeders, which allow birds to defecate on food. If you do decide to use bird feeders, provide multiple feeders to prevent crowding and keep them clean. You may be wondering what you can do to help us prevent these issues. But, if you own poultry, removing bird feeders from areas where domestic poultry reside will help to reduce the risk of virus transmission from contacts between wild and domestic birds. Songbirds do not appear to be significantly affected by the currently circulating strain of HPAI. Most HPAI cases in Colorado wildlife have been identified in waterfowl and the birds that eat waterfowl. Luckily, CPW has not identified HPAI in songbirds. Affected wild turkeys will often die.Īnother virus seen where birds are fed is pigeon paramyxovirus, a virus that rapidly kills large numbers of affected pigeons or doves.Īnd I haven’t even mentioned yet the issue that has decimated some bird populations of late: highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).Īfter months of making headlines about bird kills, HPAI isn’t front-page news right now. The disease causes pustules on the head, feet, and other unfeathered skin, but also causes similar pustules inside the bird’s mouth and throat. This bacteria causes finch eye disease and has been diagnosed in several Colorado finches with swollen infected eyes leading to blindness and death.Īvian pox is a viral disease that can be spread to any species of bird, but is particularly severe in our wild turkeys. Mycoplasma gallisepticum is a bacteria that CPW is seeing more cases of in recent years. Trichomoniasis is a parasitic disease spread through feeding, and it is particularly hard on doves, causing inflammation in the throat that can cause birds to starve. coli affect all species of birds, but are particularly hard on finches, pine siskins, grosbeaks, and cross bills at Colorado bird feeders. The staff at our wildlife health lab provided some great information on this issue.īacteria like Salmonella and E. These bacteria, viruses and parasites can be particularly hard on birds that are already stressed from a recent migration. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites are readily spread through feces, shared food and direct contact at bird feeders. Did you know bird feeders often cause diseases to spread among our bird populations?Įvery year, CPW officers respond to numerous reports of dead songbirds that show signs of diseases contracted at bird feeders. That’s why you hear us repeatedly asking everyone to help us keep wild animals alive and wild by removing or making such attractants inaccessible, particularly during months when bears are active.īut the problem with bird feeders isn’t just the fact they attract predators. Eliminating attractants also eliminates the conflicts that cost wildlife their lives. Bears also like piles of birdseed on the ground and will knock down feeders hung lower than 10 feet from the ground. Besides attracting birds, they also attract deer, and in turn can bring their primary predator, mountain lions, into our neighborhoods. That’s the problem with bird feeders and the seed that drops on the ground. Our CPW team has been busy this summer chasing off numerous bears that thought they had found themselves an easy and nutritious meal that happened to be in someone’s front yard or on their deck. Whether that be trash, your outdoor grill, or easily accessible food sources like, you guessed it, bird feeders. Where you see a harmless way to bring colorful birds to your window or porch, my wildlife colleagues and I see attractants that can lure predators to your doorstep.Īnd we see hotspots for disease that can sicken and kill our feathered wildlife.Īs I’m sure you are all well aware, one of the easiest steps we can take to prevent wildlife conflict is removing sources of attractants. ![]() In June 2015, Dash released the track called "Catch A Body", which is currently off of his upcoming album Dash Effect 2, under new booking management and is seeking a major comeback after his last few years of silence. On AugDash released his mixtape entitled The Appetizer. In 2012, Dash was featured on the cover of XXL magazine, as part of their annual "Top 10 Freshmen list", along with these fellow rappers including Iggy Azalea, Danny Brown, Kid Ink, Future, Hopsin, Macklemore, French Montana, Don Trip and Machine Gun Kelly. Dash also featured on Big Sean's hit single "Marvin & Chardonnay" which the song went on to be a certified Gold. In 2011, Dash released his first EP J.U.I.C.E. rapper Wale, the song itself went 3× Platinum, & earned all three rappers the "Club Banger of the Year" at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards & a Nomination in 2011 at the ASCAP Music Awards. The following year Dash was featured on the chart topping single "No Hands" by fellow Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame & Washington D.C. ![]() Dash then started recording his debut album, Ready Set Go!, but it was leaked and shipped before the official release date. The song turned into a radio hit, & Dash signed with Interscope Records the following year. ![]() Shortly after, Dash re-recorded "All the Way Turnt Up" this time featuring fellow Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy Tell 'Em. ![]() Dash then later agreed deals with both Music Line Group, after Boomman introduced Dash to the A&R representative Anthony Tate, and the Interscope Records distributed Zone 4 after Tate and Dash spoke with music producer Polow da Don, the label's founder. He then met local entrepreneur LA da Boomman in 2009, who then signed him to his production company, Making Moves Inc. Dash was only credited as a featured artist.Īccording to Travis Porter, this was just a mistake. Plus it put me in that box of an Atlanta rapper so I needed something that would catch the ears and eyes of whoever was listening or reading the name Roscoe Dash and make them want to do research on Roscoe Dash." Roscoe Dash released a song "All the Way Turnt Up" featuring Travis Porter and they released it on their mixtape I'm a Differenter 2. I felt Shadowfade would have given my secret identity away. Johnson says, "I needed something more marketable. He Googled names of comic book heroes, and came across the name Roscoe Dash. Johnson soon recognized that he had to create a new identity other than Shadowfade to restart his music career, & be acknowledged for his own musical work. He continued recording in his basement and making mixtapes to network himself, & this hard work led Johnson to come across his cousin, Torrey YT Hood, who happened to be a sponsor of a local rap group who called themselves Travis Porter. (Black Out Boiz) & get started in his pursuit of solo projects. Though the group had been receiving positive notoriety, ATL would eventually leave The B.O.B. In high school, he and his brother put together a rap group that consisted of four young men who went by the name of Black Out Boiz aka B.O.B., where his original stage name ATL came into play & also where his eccentric use of the Mohawk hairstyle became his signature trend at the time. Johnson started composing rap lyrics at the age of 12, after his older brother introduced him into the world of hip-hop. ![]() So, with such an option in place, the main campaign of Jotun: Valhalla Edition follows Thora’s efforts of redeeming herself. Having suffered an inglorious death Thora is not welcome into Valhalla, but that does not mean she is not given the chance to impress the Gods and prove herself worthy of entering Valhalla after all. As an action-adventure game, the tale and events of Jotun revolves around the journey of a female Viking named Thora and it is jam-packed with factual Norse mythology. If in the event none of that bothers you, which it shouldn’t, as Jotun is as much of a fantastic title, as it was seen in 2016, if it never popped up on your radar before, here’s the only lesson you could really need on it. There’s no HD Rumble, there’s no touch-screen support and during the time of playing and writing this review, there wasn’t even support for Screen Capture either, although that last one isn’t the fault of Thunder Lotus Games, as they didn’t know they were responsible for implementing it until tool late, but a patch to add it is in the works and could be out before we know it. If you have played the Wii U version, you will notice a visual upgrade, as the Switch version of Jotun is on par with the other versions, but by no means is it made for Switch. The short answer is, Jotun: Valhalla Edition is as good as its previous incarnations, but don’t expect too much from it. But, will it be as good the second time around on a Nintendo platform? Clearly, my long awaited wish did come true (fingers crossed Sundered will get the same treatment,) as Jotun: Valhalla Edition is out on Switch this April. More than that though, if it wasn’t for SteamWorld Heist, Jotun: Valhalla Edition would have been my favourite indie game for the Wii U and a Switch port is something I have been wanting ever since the Wii U version released. Growing up in the UK, Norse cultures and their beliefs was something that popped up during History lessons, so it was great to be able to play something that took what I learned a long time ago and presented it all in a much more enjoyable means of brushing up on it/learning. Having handled the Wii U review of Jotun: Valhalla Edition myself, I was immediately take by Jotun’s illustrated graphics and inspiration. So, if a loved one wanted to watch their favourite soap and you wanted to play, the both of you could get your way, without either one of you having to leave the room. Granted the Nintendo version couldn’t graphically compare against the Sony and Microsoft ones, it did however support off- TV play, thanks to the Wii U GamePad. ![]() In the year that followed though, Jotun would reach new heights thanks to the addition of a new mode, a rebranded title and a release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Nintendo Wii U. Thora, your time before the Gods has come, again!Īfter having been successfully funded on Kickstarter, Montreal based developers Thunder Lotus Games, were able to bring their epic Norse mythology focused, hand-drawn work of art, called Jotun, to Steam in 2015. Release Date: 27 th of April, 2018 (Worldwide) By Jack Longman eShop, Feature, Jotun: Valhalla Edition, Nintendo Switch, review, Thunder Lotus Games ![]() ![]() ![]() But if you want to get the most out of it and access all the functions you will have to pay for the Pro version that costs 32,75 euros. It is something similar to the use of Photomechanic to carry out that first management of the photographs that you will later send to your image editor and later to your catalog or folder where you organize and store them.įinally, Commander One is a free application. Because the moment you start to take advantage of all its virtues, you realize how much time you can save. With crime rates and burglaries constantly on the rise in our area, we offer great options to protect and monitor your home or business. If, on the other hand, when you have had to manage the content of multiple folders and drives, Finder has made you desperate or fallen short, then you should give it a try. Command One Security has been providing the finest quality and most affordable security alarm systems in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities since 1983. Using Commander One can be interesting for anyone, but sometimes it can also add a layer of difficulty that would not be positive in the long run. If you are a user who solves your daily tasks well with Finder, my answer would be no. With this or any similar application, the typical question most people ask is whether or not it's worth it. Content management on MTP, Android and iOS devicesĪll this plus the use of Swift as a language make Commander One a fairly fast running application and efficient in all things file management on macOS. Dual-pane file manager Commander One combines secure FTP client for Mac as well as cloud computing manager features and provides you with the built-in Mac.With the introduction of artificial intelligence into everyday life, the situation. Reasons for Choosing Commander One: At that time, Commander One most met the price-quality criteria. Alternatives Considered: DEVONthink, Cyberduck, Hazel and Transmit 5. You can connect to online drives on FTP or storage services like Amazon S3, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Backblaze B2, Box Cloud, etc. Commander One is free dual-pane file manager for OS X based on Swift, which allows you to manage your files in the best possible way. Cons: It lacks one important option - the ability to hide second pane, when not necessary.What's more, here are the main features and innovations introduced with version 2.0. To give you an idea quickly, with Commander One what you can do is manage files wherever they are. But if it is for more advanced uses and profiles, it is very helpful. Of course, depending on the profile of each one, managing files in this way will be more or less comfortable. This double-pane layout is what, together with the rest of the options and tools, enables more efficient and faster file management than you could do through Finder natively. These can be two folders located on the same drive or different ones, and it can even be a folder hosted on a network drive or even on online servers such as FTP or the cloud of some compatible services that the app supports. What does this mean? It's easy, in the main window of the application you will always see two views that will show the contents of two folders or drives. 2 Is Commander One an app for everyone?Ĭommander One is, to roughly, a dual pane file manager.Although the FTP client is a paid feature its basic options are free and paid functionality is available to you for 15 days trial for free. 1 Commander One, a dual panel file manager Commander One is a dual-panel file manager for Mac OS with built-in FTP/FTPS/SFTP client.Stability AI expects that community-driven development trend to continue with SDXL, allowing people to extend its rendering capabilities far beyond the base model. To make up for that, hobbyists fine-tuned SD 1.5 into custom models (and later, LoRA models) that improved Stable Diffusion's ability to generate certain aesthetics, including Disney-style art, Anime art, landscapes, bespoke pornography, images of famous actors or characters, and more. Local operation means that there is no need to pay for access to the SDXL model, there are few censorship concerns, and the weights files (which contain the neutral network data that makes the model function) can be fine-tuned to generate specific types of imagery by hobbyists in the future.įor example, with Stable Diffusion 1.5, the default model (trained on a scrape of images downloaded from the Internet) can generate a broad scope of imagery, but it doesn't perform as well with more niche subjects. Further Reading With Stable Diffusion, you may never believe what you see online againĪs with Stable Diffusion 1.4, which made waves last August with an open source release, anyone with the proper hardware and technical know-how can download the SDXL files and run the model locally on their own machine for free. ![]() In 2016 Buffalo Trace Distillery announced plans to expand its operation with a $200 million investment. This was the first climate-controlled warehouse for aging bourbon.ĭuring Prohibition, the distillery was allowed to produce whiskey for medicinal purposes. Stagg installed the first steam heating in storage warehouses in 1886. In 1870 Edmund H Taylor bought the distillery and named it the Old Fire Copper distillery.Įight years later it was sold to George T Stagg. The first distillery was built in 1812 by Harrison Blanton. ![]() It claims to be one of the oldest distilleries in the United States and is currently owned by The Sazerac Company.ĭistillation started in 1775 by Hannock Lee and his brother Willis Lee. The namesake bourbon brand, Buffalo Trace Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey was introduced in August 1999. It got its name from an ancient buffalo crossing the banks of the Kentucky River. On the 11 th of March 2013, it was named a National Historic Landmark. It has been known by several names such as George T Stagg Distillery and Old-Fashioned Copper distillery. This adds to the bourbon’s spiciness and depth.īuffalo Trace Distillery is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. High-Rye & Wheated Bourbon – The corn mash is complemented by an additional 20-35% rye.Blended Bourbon – This must contain at least 51% straight Bourbon.The aging must take place in bonded warehouses where it may be supervised by the US government. Bottled in Bond Bourbon – These Bourbons must be aged for at least four years and must be during the same season in one distillery.The result is better consistency of flavor between each production year. ![]()
![]() It can be attempted by regulating and limiting the sale of alcohol (particularly to minors), taxing alcohol to increase its cost, and providing education and treatment. Prevention of alcoholism may be attempted by reducing the experience of stress and anxiety in individuals. Further information is then collected to confirm the diagnosis. Questionnaires are usually used to detect possible alcoholism. Medically, alcoholism is considered both a physical and mental illness. After a person stops drinking alcohol, they may experience a low level of withdrawal lasting for months. People may continue to drink partly to prevent or improve symptoms of withdrawal. High stress levels and anxiety, as well as alcohol's inexpensive cost and easy accessibility, increase the risk. Environmental factors include social, cultural and behavioral influences. Someone with a parent or sibling with an alcohol use disorder is three to four times more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder themselves, but only a minority of them do. ![]() Stress and associated disorders, including anxiety, are key factors in the development of alcoholism as alcohol consumption can temporarily reduce dysphoria. In a small number of individuals, prolonged, severe alcohol misuse ultimately leads to cognitive impairment and dementia.Įnvironment and genetics are two factors in the risk of development of alcoholism, with about half the risk attributed to each. Women are generally more sensitive than men to the harmful effects of alcohol, primarily due to their smaller body weight, lower capacity to metabolize alcohol, and higher proportion of body fat. Drinking during pregnancy can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Alcoholism can result in mental illness, delirium tremens, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, irregular heartbeat, an impaired immune response, liver cirrhosis and increased cancer risk. Heavy alcohol use can damage all organ systems, but it particularly affects the brain, heart, liver, pancreas and immune system. Predominant diagnostic classifications are alcohol use disorder ( DSM-5) or alcohol dependence ( ICD-11) these are defined in their respective sources. ![]() Because there is disagreement on the definition of the word alcoholism, it is not a recognized diagnostic entity, and the use of alcoholism terminology is discouraged due to its heavily stigmatized connotations. Mental illness, delirium, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, irregular heartbeat, cirrhosis of the liver, cancer, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, suicide Īlcohol cessation typically with benzodiazepines, counselling, acamprosate, disulfiram, naltrexone Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other Twelve Step Programs, AA/Twelve Step Facilitation (AA/TSF) ģ80 million / 5.1% adults (2016) Īlcoholism is, broadly, any drinking of alcohol that results in significant mental or physical health problems. Psychiatry, clinical psychology, toxicology, addiction medicineĭrinking large amounts of alcohol over a long period, difficulty cutting down, acquiring and drinking alcohol taking up a lot of time, usage resulting in problems, withdrawal occurring when stopping 1915: "Ah! When will we be rid of alcohol?" Alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence syndrome, alcohol use disorder (AUD) Ī French temperance organisation poster depicting the effects of alcoholism in a family, c. 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Pegasus Showroom At Alexis Park - Las Vegas The hacker convention known as DEF Con was hosted at the hotel from 1999 to 2005. Among notable conventions hosted at the hotel includes the first National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association Las Vegas convention in 1998. In 1992, Zagat named the hotel and food as among the best in Las Vegas. The resort offers a free shuttle service to and from the strip. It features two restaurants, three swimming pools, a fitness center and spa, and tennis courts along with office facilities for doing remote business. The hotel has a country club setting, complete with a nine-hole putting green. The Mediterranean-themed hotel opened on July 2, 1984, with 500 rooms available.Įxperience a low-rise luxury resort with Alexis Park tickets. When the hotel opened, it distinguished itself as a large non-gambling hotel with a country club atmosphere. The hotel was developed by Schulman Development Corporation after buying the vacant property from the Howard Hughes Trust in 1983. ![]() After the hotel changed ownership in 2004, new management performed a $5 million renovation. The 19-acre facility was created and marketed as a low-rise luxury resort and has become a successful brand. ![]() The non-gaming hotel Alexis Park is situated in Paradise, Nev., due East of The Strip. Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.Enjoy an alternative hotel experience in Las Vegas with Alexis Park tickets. Within the former federal courthouse, you can fire a Tommy gun simulator, participate in a police lineup, or enter witness protection for the rest of your life. Exhibits profile legendary Mafiosos from Capone to Gotti, and mob artifacts include the bloodstained, bullet-pocked brick wall from the St. Vintage signs and showgirls crowned with headdresses recall the days of Sinatra and Martin, but this Glitter Gulch burns much brighter today than it did in the Rat Pack era: beginning at dusk, a canopy of more than 12 million LED lights erupts in a psychedelic light and music show every hour.Įducational attractions have never been Sin City's strong suit, but the Mob Museum boasts a winning formula: bank robberies, prostitution, and money laundering. But for lower-stakes gambling in a throwback Vegas atmosphere, head downtown to Fremont Street. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll want to make a beeline for the casinos lining the neon-lit Strip. Mentioning Las Vegas usually conjures up images of spinning roulette wheels and stone-faced poker players. The Monarch suites feature a simple layout and a stylish palette of crimson and cream. Downstairs, you'll find a kitchenette and a living area, where you can stretch out after a long night or build replicas of Mount Rushmore with your chip winnings. Renovated in 2011, the Crown Loft suites' unique two-story layout includes a whirlpool tucked halfway up the staircase. At the Pegasus Bar & Lounge, bartenders pour ice-cold cocktails, and the Alexis Gardens Restaurant-where guests enjoy 20% off meals during their stays-serves prime rib and surf 'n' turf specialties on a poolside patio. Along these walkways, you'll pass swimming pools encircled by lounge chairs, palm trees, and colorful flower beds. Quiet walking paths lead to more than a dozen two-story guest-room buildings. And if you should heed the siren call of Sin City, the action is just a few minutes away. Come nightfall, you won't hear the jingle of slot machines or banter at the blackjack table, but there's still plenty of entertainment in the stylish sports lounge. Here, the Alexis Park All Suite Resort-the first nongaming hotel in Vegas-cultivates a tranquil atmosphere with three sparkling pools and secluded courtyard gardens. Yet just a few blocks east of the Strip, the city's casual side emerges. ![]() The Las Vegas Strip has no shortage of glitz, from the Bellagio fountains' kaleidoscopic light show to the dozens of casinos, nightclubs, and sparkling neon signs everywhere you turn. Quiet, Spacious Suites near Las Vegas Strip ![]() "Benzene contamination may occur in many alcohol spray applications, and in some alcohol or aloe vera-based lotions." "It's not an ingredient that is added to sunscreen, and likely, occurs as a contaminant, a byproduct of manufacturing, or in the production of another raw material, like alcohol or aloe vera," explains Laura Cohen, M.D., a board-certified dermatologic surgeon serving as President and CEO of CoLabs International. ![]() So how did benzene end up in sunscreen then? Current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) literature suggests that benzene exposure can happen involuntarily around you on a daily basis, but Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials have imposed a limit of two parts per million (2 ppm) in all pharmaceuticals, including sunscreen, to ensure it doesn't become an active ingredient. The chemical is also found in gasoline and is discharged into the air via exhaust pipes as well as in volcanic eruptions and forest fires. Benzene is typically harnessed in manufacturing plastics, synthetic fibers, dyes, detergents, as well as pesticides and also within glues and other adhesives as a solvent. ![]() ![]() Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play What is benzene?īenzene is a highly flammable and volatile chemical compound that can be traced back to crude oil, gasoline and cigarette smoke, where it's a byproduct of the refining process and burnt tobacco and tar. While many manufacturers (including Johnson & Johnson) have issued recalls, you may be wondering if your bottle of sunscreen is affected by benzene contamination - and why exactly it's a risk to your health in the first place. And yet benzene contamination seems to be a more common health issue than ever expected, as independent testing by Valisure, a pharmaceutical analytical services company, published the results of its study citing more than 50 contaminated sunscreen products. How did benzene - a chemical compound that's naturally found in crude oil and gasoline - end up in sunscreen? Experts and manufacturers were shocked to find it in sample tests: It's not an intended ingredient in any sunscreen formula or production process, regardless of the brand or manufacturer. Customers were asked to dispose of or request a refund for the affected bottles immediately in "an abundance of caution" while the company investigated how a known carcinogenic chemical known as benzene worked its way into these aerosol products. Earlier this summer, Johnson & Johnson officials issued a voluntary recall for four different varieties of Neutrogena sunscreen products as well as one of its Aveeno sprays. Sunscreen is essential for healthy skin, but news reports about a widespread recall for popular sprays may have you second guessing what's in your beach bag these days. Experts still advocate for regular sunscreen use, citing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as two of the safest and most effective actives.Benzene is a volatile chemical compound that can impact immediate health and influence cancer risk health experts worry that benzene-contaminated sunscreens pose a risk for unintentional absorption over time.In July 2021, Johnson & Johnson issued a voluntary recall of several sunscreens from Aveeno and Neutrogena contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen. ![]() Now these doctors are in the vanguard of an experiment to transform New York State’s health care services for the poor from a disorganized hodgepodge into coordinated networks of doctors, hospitals and other practitioners. Many are foreign born and foreign trained, serve mostly minority and immigrant patients, and often run high-volume practices to compensate for Medicaid’s low rate of payment. ![]() ![]() Pay for Performance Extends to Health Care in New York State Experimentįor a generation, doctors in New York City’s economically depressed neighborhoods have been the ugly ducklings of the medical hierarchy. Meanwhile, small community provider are wondering if their efforts to achieve measurable value will be met with any financial rewards at all. But as many indicate that the $8 billion afforded this project is too much money to waste on propping up a fee for service hospital system, hospitals continue to reiterate that that’s not actually a lot of money to incent change. This may be an example of how DSRIP could drive culturally competent, innovative solutions to care among providers who are committed to doing whatever works to help their members achieve wellness. But much like ACOs, DSRIP is meant to ease business practices for large health institutions like the IPA mentioned herein. Advocates have faulted the lack of attention to outreach and awareness building, as only a small number of people in the state know about and understand this project when it impacts the lives and healthcare of six million people. NYAPRS Note: This New York Times article is an important signal, as news about NY’s accountable care experiment called “DSRIP” has been largely outside the mainstream media. |
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