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• Eagan, Minn, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gopher Resource is teaming up with the University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) in Duluth to study the use of charcoal from biomass as an alternative to fossil coal in its recycling process.
• An industry leading environmental solutions provider, Gopher Resource is focused on recycling lead batteries using safe, sustainable practices and advanced technologies.
• During the mid-1800's charcoal was replaced by coal or foundry coke that had properties better suited for the applications.
• "We are very conscious of recycling process waste and have a number of projects aimed to improve sustainability.

• Audiences eagerly tune in weekly to watch famous chefs in impeccable attire offer their advice or criticism of a variety of dishes.
• It features virtuoso chefs from around the world who would appear to have no end of stories and elaborate recipes.

Dirt, heat, charcoal and alcoholism

• Indeed, kitchens were often located in basements, and the steam that filled them seemed to come from the mouths of hell.
• These places had virtually no ventilation, no light and were always overheated.
• Poultry feathers littered the filthy floor, which was also dripping with animal blood and dirty dishwater.
• As the famous chef Antonin Carême (1783-1833), who died quite young, said: “It’s the charcoal that kills us but what does it matter?” The public opinion of chefs was also very negative.

The 20th century, the century of recognition

• Despite this, the first half of the 20th century marked the beginning of gastronomic tourism.
• The Michelin Guide and its star system appeared, first in France, and then in other European countries.
• Later, in the 1950s, television brought them to the attention of an even wider audience, thanks to culinary programmes.

Gastronomy 2.0: chefs take on social networking

• The transition to the 21st century and the advent of social networking have changed the way chefs gain notoriety.
• Being excellent in the kitchen is no longer enough – they also need to know how to manage their image.
• Social networks allow them to spread their story, shape their image and have influence.
• In many cases, chefs are also assisted by press agencies to develop their marketing strategy and get the best possible media coverage.

• Over the years, these revenues have mostly gone into the central state coffers, while the development of Berbera has been neglected.
• When we visited the city for our research project on port infrastructure, international politics, and everyday life, this neglect was immediately visible.
• Physical and social infrastructure – ranging from roads, water and electricity to health and schooling – were lacking.
• Lack of regulation, and collaboration between the government and private businesses have spawned a monopoly of energy provision in Berbera.

Berbera port and development

• The neglect of Berbera city stands in stark contrast to the modern technologies and equipment at its port.
• Since 2017 the port has been managed by the Dubai-based logistics giant DP World.
• And a transport corridor that links the port with Ethiopia is nearly complete.
• So far, only limited investments have been made into the generation of clean energy, among them a solar mini grid in Berbera, funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.

The privatisation of energy

• The energy sector, for example, started with private business people who initially used generators for their own consumption.
• The businesses eventually provided their neighbourhoods with excess energy.
• At least four major energy suppliers are competing for customers in Somaliland’s capital city, Hargeisa.

Mini grid solar power plant

• The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, for example, provides financial and technical support for the transport corridor from Berbera to Ethiopia.
• It has also initiated social projects for the urban poor in Berbera, like building schools and providing green and affordable energy.
• It financed a 7MW solar power plant which was inaugurated in January 2021.
• But immediately after the launch of the project, the Somaliland Ministry of Mines and Energy handed over the solar facility to Berbera Power House.
• During the inauguration of the mini grid solar power plant, the finance minister proposed that electricity prices in Berbera would be reduced to US$0.1 per unit compared to US$0.6 per unit before the investment.

• Haag-Streit USA enhances the Reliance Optometry Workplace with the option of the Reliance 6200 exam chair.
• Previously, the Reliance Optometry Workplace included the Reliance 520 examination chair as standard.
• The price for the Reliance Optometry Workplace will remain the same, regardless of the chosen chair option.
• The Reliance Optometry Workplace optometry exam lane solution is only available in the USA.