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The article discusses the art of batik making in Malaysia and the importance of preserving this cultural tradition. The author highlights the different techniques used by batik artisans, such as block craft, canting, and natural dyeing. The article emphasizes the need to support and appreciate the work of these artisans, as their numbers are dwindling. It also mentions the potential for batik to be incorporated into fashion and the importance of telling the stories of the skilled batik artisans. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Golf Magazine discusses the advancements in golf club design that have been made possible through modern aerospace manufacturing techniques, data analysis, and clubfitting tools. These advancements have allowed equipment manufacturers to push the boundaries of design, resulting in clubs that help golfers of all skill levels hit longer, higher, and straighter shots. The article highlights three specific clubs: the Cleveland Hy-wood, which combines the benefits of fairway woods and hybrids; the PING G430 Max 10k, which offers increased forgiveness and control; and the Cobra Limited, which represents a significant shift in iron design through 3D printing technology. These clubs provide golfers with an edge on the course and enhance their enjoyment of the game. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Mother Tree" in Skipping Stones discusses the perspective of a tree facing destruction. The tree acknowledges the sounds of falling trees and the pain and agony experienced by its fellow trees. However, it does not fear the impending destruction because it believes in the eternal cycle of life. The tree hopes that its seeds will be carried by the wind to a place where they can grow and flourish, even if it means being cut down by humans. The article reflects on the interconnectedness of nature and the tree's desire for everlasting peace. [Extracted from the article]

The article, titled "The Clearing in the Wood," recounts a personal experience of the author, Dan Thompson, when he was a young boy exploring a pinewood near his home. While walking through a dense and dark part of the wood, he unexpectedly comes across a perfectly round clearing that captivates him with its beauty. However, his sense of wonder is interrupted by a feeling of being watched and mischievous laughter, although he cannot see anyone nearby. Eventually, the presence disappears, and the author reflects on the profound impact this experience had on him, comparing it to the grandeur of cathedrals he has seen in his travels. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on a volunteer event to cut, split, and deliver firewood for Tribal elders, inviting participants with various tools and offering lunch and snacks.

Wood wool is a material made from wood shavings that are bonded together with a mineral binder like cement. It is used in applications where both performance and aesthetics are important, such as ceilings in offices and commercial spaces for sound absorption, and structural soffits in basements and undercrofts for insulation. One specific product, Knauf Insulation's Heraklith Tektalan A2 SmartTec, combines a cement-bonded wood wool finishing layer with a rock mineral wool insulation slab for thermal and acoustic performance. The wood wool panels are also non-combustible and provide fire resistance. Wood wool has clear applications where sound absorption, thermal performance, and fire safety are required, along with a desired design aesthetic. [Extracted from the article]

The article tackles the problem with the use of wood for more sustainable buildings and greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions mitigation. It cites the vulnerability Austrian spruce wood, which was used to manufacture timber beams and panels for the Gaia building at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, to mold and rot that could affect structural integrity. Maintenance suggestions include protective coating, surface treatment with bleach, and installation of dehumidifiers.

This article from Wood Magazine provides tips on creating a durable paint finish for woodworking projects. The author emphasizes the importance of properly preparing the surface by sanding it and filling any imperfections. They recommend using a primer before applying the paint, and suggest using acrylic trim or furniture enamel for better durability. For projects that will be frequently cleaned, the author suggests adding a layer of polyurethane over the paint for added protection. The article provides specific instructions and tips for achieving a long-lasting paint finish. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Guitarist magazine discusses the restoration of an Arabic oud, an ancient musical instrument that is the ancestor of the modern guitar. The oud arrived in a damaged state, with a broken headstock and other issues. The author describes the process of repairing the instrument, including reconstructing the headstock join and fitting new binding. The article highlights the historical significance of the oud and the author's appreciation for being a part of its musical legacy. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Fine Woodworking includes several letters from readers discussing various woodworking techniques and finishes. One reader asks about using stains or dyes under hard-wax oil finishes, to which the author responds that it depends on the specific product and recommends checking the instructions. Another reader disagrees with a tip published in a previous issue about planing off the ridges of Domino tenons, arguing that the ridges are necessary for glue movement. A third reader shares their modifications to a technique for bandsawn dovetails, and a fourth reader expresses appreciation for an article on understanding grain in woodworking. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Bordeaux in France examined the effects of maintenance pruning on the growth of Ugni Blanc grapevines. The study found that different pruning techniques did not show a correlation between necrosis length and spur diameter. However, when long pruning cuts preserved 2-3 cm of cane above the diaphragm, the desiccation cones were blocked, allowing for unimpeded sap flow. This research provides valuable insights into the importance of quality maintenance pruning for young grapevines. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the tradition of the fish boil in Door County, Wisconsin. The fish boil is a summer tradition that originated as a way to feed loggers in the area. The process involves cooking potatoes, onions, and locally caught whitefish in a cauldron over a wood fire, which is then doused with kerosene to create a fireball that boils off the fish's fat and oils. The article highlights four restaurants in the area that are known for their fish boils, each with its own unique twist on the tradition. [Extracted from the article]

The article from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) details a study on Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in dehydrated mushrooms. The research investigates how these pathogens survive and grow on enoki and wood ear mushrooms during rehydration and storage. Topics include the impact of dehydration on pathogen levels, the effects of rehydration and storage temperatures on bacterial growth, and the differences in pathogen proliferation between enoki and wood ear mushrooms.

A patent has been issued to the University of Wyoming for materials and methods to prevent and disperse biofilms containing Listeria monocytogenes on natural materials, including fresh food products. Biofilms are aggregates of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and other treatments, and Listeria monocytogenes can form biofilms on food products and equipment. These biofilms increase the attachment and survival of the bacteria and make them more resistant to cleaning and disinfecting methods. The patent describes a method of inhibiting biofilm formation or dispersing preformed biofilms using wood-derived extracts, such as maple or hickory, which have anti-biofilm properties. This method could help prevent or mitigate the risk of listeriosis, a severe foodborne disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes. [Extracted from the article]

The Gaia building at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, made from sustainably harvested timber, is facing a mold problem due to the wood's vulnerability to mold and rot in the tropical climate. While timber is considered a sustainable construction material that sequesters carbon dioxide, the use of spruce in the building has led to mold growth. The mold issue is not unique to Singapore, as different climates present challenges for timber structures. The building's aesthetic value is appreciated, but concerns about health problems caused by the mold have been raised. The school has implemented maintenance plans to address the issue. [Extracted from the article]

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This article from Woman's Day (Australia Edition) discusses a feud between shock jock Kyle Sandilands and Agro, a childhood puppet icon. Agro's puppeteer, Jamie Dunn, claimed that Kyle once begged him for a job. Jamie shared this embarrassing story on air with Ben Fordham, who is also considered an enemy of Kyle. Agro confirms that Kyle tried to get a job with him. The article highlights Kyle's refusal to back down from a feud. [Extracted from the article]

It was the joining of two rock households last week, when The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood watched his son Tyrone tie the knot with Faye Harris, the daughter of Iron Maiden bassist Steve!In the rock'n'roll wedding of the year, Tyrone, 40, and Faye said 'I do' at London's Old Marylebone Town Hall as a small group of family and friends watched on.Proud dad Ronnie, 77, was front and centre with wife Sally Humphreys and their eight-year-old twin daughters, Gracie and Alice.The groom's proud dad watched on with his wife and twin girls.PHOTO (COLOR)PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

This article from Guitarist magazine discusses the process of building a custom electric guitar with the sensibilities of an acoustic guitar. The author, Alex Bishop, describes the challenges and considerations involved in creating this unique instrument, including the use of special wood supplied by the client. The article highlights the importance of using power tools effectively and the difficulties of working with undulating wood grain. Overall, the author expresses excitement about the project and looks forward to seeing the final result. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have published a study on the acoustic performance of wood wool cement panels (WWCP). WWCP is an environmentally friendly material that can be used for thermal insulation and fire resistance. The study aimed to determine how WWCP absorbs sound and the impact of production and application parameters on its absorption. The researchers found that factors such as thickness and density can affect the absorption frequencies of WWCP. Increasing density did not significantly affect absorption in certain frequency ranges. [Extracted from the article]

Novo BioPower, Arizona's only major market for pulpwood and biomass, has signed 10-year power off-take contracts that will allow the biomass electricity plant to continue operating. The contracts were signed with the Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service, ensuring the purchase of electricity generated by burning biomass through 2033. The plant had faced challenges during the pandemic and due to inclement weather, but the contract renewals provide some stability. However, the facility still requires funding from the Forest Service to ensure that thinning work can continue. [Extracted from the article]

Valmet, a company specializing in energy solutions, has been chosen to deliver a pellet-fired heating plant to Göteborg Energi AB in Sweden. The plant, which will have a capacity of 50 MW, is expected to be operational by late 2026. Valmet's turn-key delivery will include a boiler, pellet storage, and a flue gas cleaning system. The plant will be integrated into an existing district heating plant and operated by Mölndal Energi. [Extracted from the article]

Schutte Hammermill, a leader in size reduction technology, offers comprehensive solutions for wood processing, including hammermills designed to reduce wood to the required size for subsequent processing. Their equipment is known for its durability, precision, and energy efficiency. After size reduction, Schutte Hammermill partners with Yemmak Pelleting Solutions to provide pellet mills that transform processed wood particles into high-quality pellets. These pellet mills incorporate advanced features to ensure easy, efficient, and consistent pellet production. Schutte Hammermill's solutions are highly customizable and can be integrated into systems that combine size reduction and pelleting equipment. Terrasource Global's EnduraHog Chip-Sizer Hammermill is the industry leader for material crushing solutions in pellet production. It uses unique hammers to precisely fracture oversized wood chips, resulting in higher recovery rates and tighter top-size control. The EnduraHog offers unmatched accessibility for maintenance and sets a new standard in material-sizing equipment. [Extracted from the article]

Novo BioPower, a biomass electricity plant in Snowflake, Arizona, has signed 10-year power off-take contracts with the Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service, allowing the plant to continue operating. The plant was facing a wood shortage and had been impacted by increased costs during the pandemic and inclement weather. The facility has also been affected by the slow implementation of forest health projects and a lack of forest industry infrastructure and logging capacity. The Timber Harvesting magazine Logger Survey shows that many loggers are experiencing financial difficulties, with more loggers reporting poor financial health compared to the previous year. [Extracted from the article]

Peak North America (PNA) is a company that provides consulting, design, fabrication, machinery design, and construction services for industrial projects in North America. Led by industry veteran Brian Fehr, PNA offers innovative solutions to meet the needs of the industrial sector. They specialize in designing and constructing equipment and sawmill facilities, as well as refurbishing and rebuilding existing plants. Recent projects include relocating a wood pellet plant, building a new sawmill, and upgrading log handling for a lumber producer. PNA is committed to client relationships, sustainability, and advancing technologies in the forest industry. [Extracted from the article]

Changes to the UK's windfall tax regime for oil and gas companies, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, have been criticized by companies and analysts who believe they will hasten the decline of the North Sea. The changes include raising the Energy Profits Levy by three percentage points and ending a 29% investment allowance. The oil and gas industry argues that these additional burdens will negatively impact an already aging oil province, leading to a decline in domestic production. Consultant Wood Mackenzie Ltd. warns that the changes could paralyze investment for five years and potentially result in the premature cessation of production. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has found that individuals with diabetes have a 27% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) struggle to implement CRC screening programs for average-risk patients. The study aims to develop evidence-based implementation strategies to enhance colorectal cancer screening for patients with diabetes in FQHCs, with the goal of informing the development of targeted cancer prevention strategies for other chronically ill priority populations. The research protocol will be tested in a future hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation clinical trial. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by inventor Bobak Ha'Eri describes a method for manufacturing composite wood products using ultrasound energy. The method involves applying a filler material to wood elements and bonding them together using ultrasound energy with a frequency range of 10 kHz-20 MHz. The ultrasound energy can improve the strength, durability, moisture resistance, heat resistance, hardness, and insect resistance of the composite wood products. The patent application also includes details of a system for implementing this method. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the University of Alexandria in Egypt have conducted a study on the green synthesis of silver and ferric oxide nanoparticles using Syzygium cumini leaf extract. The researchers identified phenolics and flavonoids in the leaf extract and characterized the nanoparticles using various techniques. They also tested the antifungal activity of the nanoparticles on oak wood and Imperata cylindrica paper pulp. The study found that the silver nanoparticles showed more promising antifungal activity compared to the ferric oxide nanoparticles. The research suggests that these nanoparticles could be used as antifungal agents to protect wood and paper materials from fungal infestation. [Extracted from the article]

Shipworms, which have historically caused damage to ships and structures made of wood, have long puzzled scientists with their ability to eat wood despite lacking wood-destroying enzymes in their stomachs. However, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered that shipworms have a sub-organ called the typhlosole, which is filled with Alteromonas bacteria that produce enzymes capable of digesting lignin, the toughest part of wood. This finding not only solves the mystery of shipworm biology but also suggests potential applications for the bacteria in pharmaceuticals and carbon capture technology. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "La Folía," discusses the connection between a harp and a cello from the seventeenth century. Experts have verified that both instruments were made from the same evergreen tree, based on matching rings in the wood grain. The author ponders whether playing these instruments together is a way of marrying them and resurrecting the tree. They also question the role of music in this process and whether it can satisfy our longing for miracles. The article explores the idea that music is the source of discovery and that the miracle lies in the time signature hidden within the evergreen. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "A lot of nature with a little bit of red," is a poem written by Ethan Issadore, an 11-year-old from Maryland. The poem describes a scene of nature with trees and forests, and the poet's experience around a crackling fire. The poem ends with the poet reflecting on their surroundings, emphasizing the presence of nature with a touch of red. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on a study by guitar database and comparison tool Find My Guitar which found that nyatoh is the lightest tonewood, followed by basswood, poplar and ash.

The article focuses on the growing importance of sustainability in horticulture, as highlighted in a significant portion of the latest edition of the Gardener's Exchange. It discusses various sustainable practices ranging from using self-sourced wood for heating to surveys among horticultural businesses regarding their experiences with the Environmental Program for Horticulture system.

The article introduces Arotza Woodworks, founded by Peter Dayton to create bespoke furniture using traditional joinery techniques learned in northern Spain's Basque Country. It also discusses Dayton's diverse background in commercial construction and culinary arts, highlighting his involvement in prestigious projects such as The Dalí Museum and the Michelin-starred Arzak restaurant.

This article discusses three different decking options for homebuilders and renovators. The first option is the Eva-Last Himalayan Cedar Composite Apex Deck Board, which has a realistic appearance and is low-maintenance, scratch-resistant, and UV resistant. The second option is the GoodHome Lempa Natural Clippable deck tiles, which can be easily assembled without tools and are made from Acacia wood that is resistant to moisture, fungi, insects, and UV. The third option is wood-look planks made from porcelain, which are highly durable and won't rot, warp, or fade over time. These planks can be laid on various surfaces and have a slip rating. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Wood Magazine discusses the importance of understanding the "What to How to Why" cycle when working with wood. It emphasizes that true understanding requires knowing why certain failures or problems occur, such as wood splitting due to expansion and contraction. The article acknowledges that this knowledge may not be easily conveyed in quick social media videos or easily absorbed, but Wood Magazine aims to provide deep-knowledge explanations to make woodworking less costly and more accessible. The article encourages readers to build their woodworking skills and offers resources to help them do so. [Extracted from the article]

According to an article in the Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA, wood surfaces may have natural antiviral properties that can reduce the time viruses, including the coronavirus, persist on their surface. The study found that certain types of wood, such as pine, spruce, birch, and alder, were effective at reducing viral infectivity within one to two hours. The researchers concluded that the chemical composition of the wood's surface is responsible for its antiviral functionality, making wood a promising candidate for sustainable, natural antiviral materials. Further research is needed to determine the exact mechanisms behind viral inactivation. [Extracted from the article]

The HVR Awards 2024 has concluded its entry stage, and now the judges and the industry will begin the process of selecting the winners. HALO HVAC, a leader in air handling unit refurbishment and EC fan upgrades, has become a new sponsor for the awards. The judging and voting for the awards will take place this month, and the winners will be announced at the ceremony on September 12. The awards include categories such as Air Conditioning Product of the Year, Commercial Heating Product of the Year, and the Embracing Diversity Award. [Extracted from the article]

Wood, an engineering company, has completed the front-end engineering design (FEED) phase of Saudi Aramco's Accelerated Carbon Capture and Sequestration (ACCS) project in Saudi Arabia. The project aims to capture carbon emissions from Aramco's Jubail gas plant and third-party producers and transport and store them in onshore geological storage. Aramco plans to store up to 14 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) of CO2 equivalent by 2035, contributing to Saudi Arabia's goal of 44 MTPA by 2035. The project is seen as a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in heavy industries and supporting the goals of the Paris Agreement. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana evaluated the quality of groundwater in Sokoban Wood Village. The study collected samples from boreholes and hand-dug wells and analyzed them for various parameters, including pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, nitrates, fluorides, heavy metals, and microbial contamination. The results showed that while most parameters and heavy metals fell within WHO guidelines, the water had an acidic pH and exhibited ongoing microbial contamination. The researchers concluded that regular monitoring and potential treatment measures are necessary to ensure safe drinking water for the community. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "letters," is from the journal Fine Woodworking. The first letter is from a reader in Queensland, Australia, who praises Peter Galbert's book and the magazine's article on understanding grain. The reader reflects on their own experiences with cracked wood and expresses gratitude for the insights gained from the article. The second letter is from a reader in Alloway, N.J., who offers a modification to Jeff Colla's suggestion for an auxiliary table for a stationary belt sander. The reader suggests adding layers with cleats to accommodate different thicknesses of stock. The letter also mentions using a similar setup for an oscillating spindle sander. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on various aspects related to the establishment and operation of iron mines. It discusses the need for conducting research and exploration in known mining areas and emphasizes the importance of proper mining techniques and the use of wood in the mining process. It also mentions the necessity of finding accommodation for the workers near the mine, storing necessary equipment, and setting up a forge for tool production and repair.

The article describes the interior design of a house in Sandy Springs, Georgia infused with warm woods and in blue-and-white color scheme.

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