Tuesday 2 September 2008

Cryoservice And Medical Research Council Put Safety First In Definitive Publication On Liquid Nitrogen, UK

�Two starring UK organisations have coupled forces to develop and launch a ground-breaking new publication which is set to provide a benchmark for safety and operational practices associated with liquid nitrogen.


Worcester-based CryoService, the leading UK provider of cryogenic gases and petrol storage solutions, and the Medical Research Council (MRC), a world-renowned human health research organization, have developed the 44-page publication, entitled "Standards for Liquid Nitrogen Supply".


ENCE APPLICATIONS
Liquid n is wide used global for its cryogenic properties which grant the safe long-term storage of biological samples. Storing items such as blood, tissues, stem cells and viruses in liquid n helps assure their long-run viability, supporting not only medical research but procedures such as IVF and blood transfusion.



In general, liquid nitrogen is a safe product; however, the very nature of its utmost cold properties - it is stored in liquid form at -196oC - and the fact that it expands dramatically upon evaporation, and so commode displace melody, poses unique safety challenges.


With their extensive joint experience in liquid atomic number 7 supply and use of, CryoService and the MRC decided to develop a definitive safety and custom guide that could non only be applied across the MRC as best practice, but could also provide helpful guidance to general users to optimise their manipulation and handling of liquid nitrogen.

The document references all key industry codes of practice and includes clearly explained guidelines on:


� Hazards and risks associated with using liquid n

� Risk assessment, including modelling calculations for oxygen depletion

� Storage tanks and equipment

� Best practice for new cryogenic installations

� Development of safe systems of puzzle out

� Emergency procedures and low aid


The document will be priceless to both experienced and new users of limpid nitrogen, and those designing or planning a new cryostorage facility.


Noor Ali, Sales & Marketing Manager for CryoService, commented: "While standards for use and safe handling of liquid nitrogen are generally senior high, this publication for the first clock time brings together every facial expression of charles Herbert Best practice in this region and testament ensure that users get the most from their investment in this product.


"It will also help oneself reassure those new to working with liquid atomic number 7 about the benefits it can impart and the relatively round-eyed safety procedures required for safe handling."



Paul Jackett, Regional Coordinator, Health, Safety and Security, at the
Medical Research Council, added: "We are delighted to collaborate with CryoService, a grocery store leader in liquid atomic number 7 supply, on this publication, which shows the shed light on commitment among both organisations to c. H. Best practice in liquid atomic number 7 supply and usage."


"Standards for Liquid Nitrogen Supply" is available for purchase at hypertext transfer protocol://www.cryoservice.co.uk for simply �29.95 plus postage and packing.

About CryoService


CryoService is matchless of the leading providers of cryogenic gases and gas store systems in the UK. Established in 1970, CryoService provides cryogenic gases to leading scientific, medical and research users across the UK and has extended experience in life-critical applications.

About the Medical Research Council



The Medical Research Council supports the best scientific research to improve human health. Its work ranges from molecular level skill to world health music and has led to pioneering discoveries in our understanding of the human body and the diseases which move us all.

CryoService


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Wednesday 6 August 2008

Sporty is finally rid of demons

MEL C has credited the SPICE GIRLS reunion tour with exorcising her demons.


Sporty admits she was reluctant to sign up to the comeback shows, fearing it
would

Friday 27 June 2008

Travesty: ‘People’ Names David Cook One of World’s Hottest Bachelors

Photo: Getty Images
In keeping with the magazine's official policy of artificially inflating the romantic prospects of American Idol winners of dubious appeal and singing ability, People has inexplicably named oft-pitchy Nickelback fan David Cook one of their Hottest Bachelors of 2008. While we don't want to imply that we're upset over the omission of Cook's vastly superior co-finalist, David Archuleta (David is only 17 and needs to focus on his music right now — not scoring with chicks), we find it hard to believe that, of all the nation's balding, caterwauling former bartenders, People could've possibly selected a less-qualified one to stand alongside such highly coveted single gentlemen as Bret Michaels and Britney Spears's unfamous older brother — and we'll tell you why!



• First, ladies, we ask you — is David Cook really ready to support a family? Sure, he's riding high on a record contract and endorsement deals now, but long-term success doesn't come easy for most male Idol stars. We'll spare you our multivolume thesis on why he's no Clay Aiken, but, suffice to say, he is no Clay Aiken.

• Also, his beard: What's up with it?

• Additionally, American Idol's professional styling and lighting teams are renowned the world over for making homely eyesores look vaguely telegenic, even on HDTVs. But have you ever seen what David Cook looks like in natural light, sans makeup? Scroll down.



Photo: Getty Images

Single & Sexy Men of 2008: David Cook [People]


Thursday 19 June 2008

Christopher Nolan - Ledgers Joker Terrifying Says Director


THE DARK KNIGHT director CHRISTOPHER NOLAN has paid tribute to the dark acting skills of late actor HEATH LEDGER - branding his performance in the movie "terrifying."

The Brokeback Mountain star filmed his final scenes as the Caped Crusader's nemesis The Joker for the forthcoming Batman film last year (07), just weeks before his tragic death in January (08).

And Nolan states the actor's final film sequences are spectacular - likening him to a shark who expertly brings "chaos" and "mayhem" to the evil role.

Nolan tells Britain's Empire magazine, "Our Joker - Heath's interpretation of The Joker - has always been the absolute extreme of anarchy and chaos. (And) what makes him terrifying is not to humanise him in narrative terms. We didn't want to show what made him do the things he's doing, because then he becomes less threatening.

"I like to say he cuts through the movie like Jaws. He just kind of comes and goes and causes complete mayhem."

Earlier this year (08), sources close to the late actor claimed playing the manic role pushed Ledger into a depressive state, insisting he took sleeping tablets in order to rest after a playing the dark character.

Toxicology results released in February (08) reported Ledger, 28, was killed by an accidental overdose of prescribed medications.





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Wednesday 11 June 2008

Art Farmer

Art Farmer   
Artist: Art Farmer

   Genre(s): 
Jazz
   



Discography:


Farmer's Market   
 Farmer's Market

   Year: 2007   
Tracks: 6


Modern Art   
 Modern Art

   Year: 1991   
Tracks: 8


Meet the Jazztet   
 Meet the Jazztet

   Year:    
Tracks: 10




Largely unmarked during his formative long time, Art Farmer's systematically inventive playing was more greatly comprehended as he continued to make grow. Along with Clark Terry, Farmer helped to popularize the fluegelhorn among brass players. His lyricism gave his bop-oriented panache its own personality. Farmer studied piano, fiddle and bass horn earlier subsidence on trumpet. He worked in Los Angeles from 1945 on, acting on a regular basis on Central Avenue and outgo time in the bands of Johnny Otis, Jay McShann, Roy Porter, Benny Carter and Gerald Wilson among others; some of the groups likewise included his twin brother bassist Addison Farmer (1928-63). After playing with Wardell Gray (1951-52) and touring Europe with Lionel Hampton's self-aggrandizing band (1953) Farmer moved to New York and worked with Gigi Gryce (1954-56), Horace Silver's Quintet (1956-58) and the Gerry Mulligan Quartet (1958-9). Farmer, world Health Organization made many recordings in the latter half of the fifties (including with Quincy Jones and George Russell and on some jam session dates for Prestige) co-led the Jazztet with Benny Golson (1959-62) and then had a grouping with Jim Hall (1962-64). He moved to Vienna in 1968 where he joined the Austrian Radio Orchestra, worked with the Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band and toured with his have units. Since the eighties Farmer visited the U.S. more oft and has remained greatly in demand up until his death on October 4, 1999. Farmer recorded many sessions as a leader through the years including for Prestige, Contemporary, United Artists, Argo, Mercury, Atlantic, Columbia, CTI, Soul Note, Optimism, Concord, Enja and Sweet Basil.





New Found Glory

Thursday 5 June 2008

What's Wrong With This Picture??

Most Hollywood husbands are trying to cover up their wives' private bits (we're talking to you David Beckham) -- all except LeAnn Rimes and that guy she's been married to for six years.
LeAnn Rimes and her husband
Who needs an awkward car exit, when you got a husband flashing your Britney for you?!






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Tuesday 27 May 2008

Delia Smith tells Ramsay off for swearing

Celebrity chef Delia Smith has told fellow chef Gordon Ramsay off for being foul-mouthed on television.
Speaking about Ramsay in an interview with Radio Times, she said: "That's not teaching. I like him when he does his recipes, but I'm not keen on his swearing."
Smith praised other celebrity chefs, saying that she liked Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson.
She said: "Jamie is brilliant and has done more than anyone. I enjoy Nigella - she has such a passion for food."
"I don't usually like seeing people eat on TV but when she does it's sexy and it works."