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<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378559502236744570</id><updated>2024-02-08T06:48:42.218-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Maurita Koch</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3378559502236744570/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Micah Costa</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13392553755784934826</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>4</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378559502236744570.post-6533647575386455871</id><published>2022-04-28T02:57:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2022-04-28T02:57:11.259-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UM researchers develop new stem cell therapy for treating spinal cord injuries</title><content type='html'>&nbsp;<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">A new study by <a href="https://thedisabilitydoc.com/">University of Manitoba</a> researchers has developed a stem cell-based therapy that may eventually lead to new regenerative treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px auto 26px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Dr. Soheila Karimi, professor of physiology and pathophysiology at the&nbsp;Max Rady College of Medicine,&nbsp;Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and her colleagues have developed a treatment strategy that can remarkably optimize the outcomes of neural stem cell transplantation and restore function of rats with spinal cord injury.<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px auto 26px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">We are excited about these new findings as they hold promise to facilitate the translation of neural stem cell therapies for treating a debilitating neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide.” said Karimi, who is also a scientist at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba.<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px auto 26px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Neural stem cell transplantation offers tremendous potential for tissue repair after spinal cord injury, however low survival of transplanted stem cells and their inefficiency to replace damaged spinal cord cells have challenged its success in clinical applications, said Karimi, the senior author of this study.<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px auto 26px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">“We have discovered that presence of a class of inhibitory molecules in the injured spinal cord potently limits success of stem cell transplantation,” Karimi said. “When we blocked these molecules therapeutically at the time of transplantation, the treatment led to an increase in stem cell survival and generated suitable neural cells in the injured spine – major challenges with existing stem cell therapy approaches. This strategy enabled rats to walk with more weight support and coordination.”<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px auto 26px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">The work, led by the first author, Dr. Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini, a doctoral student on Dr. Karimi’s research team, is titled&nbsp;Suppressing CSPG/LAR/PTPs Axis Facilitates Neuronal Replacement and Synaptogenesis by Human Neural Precursor Grafts and Improves Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury&nbsp;and is published in the Journal of Neuroscience. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research supported the study.<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px auto 26px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">“This research breaks new ground by developing a targeted approach, which can direct transplanted neural stem cells to generate the types of cells that are critical for repairing the damaged spinal cord,” Karimi said. “Importantly, this treatment supported the long-term survival and functional integration of these newly formed cells within the host injured spinal cord that are key to successful tissue repair after a spinal cord injury.”<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px auto 26px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Spinal cord injury is a devastating, costly neurological condition, Karimi said. Currently, more than 86,000 Canadians live with spinal cord injury whom 40 per cent are under the age of 45, with nearly 1,400 new cases each year, she said. According to the Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry, in 2019, the annual cost of spinal cord injury in Canada is estimated at $2.7 billion. These costs include medical management and hospitalization, as well as indirect costs such as lost/reduced productivity, she said.<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px auto 26px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">“Individuals with spinal cord injury live with the debilitating consequences of the disease for decades, and development of new regenerative medicine treatments is an unmet need to improve the quality of life for a large population of people.” Karimi said.<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Open Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px auto 26px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Karimi’s team, with research support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, will continue to investigate how these stem cells function in the injured spinal cord for a longer period of time and their contributions to recovery. The team will further study the efficacy of this treatment at various stages of spinal cord injury and different treatment duration.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/feeds/6533647575386455871/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/2022/04/um-researchers-develop-new-stem-cell.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3378559502236744570/posts/default/6533647575386455871'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3378559502236744570/posts/default/6533647575386455871'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/2022/04/um-researchers-develop-new-stem-cell.html' title='UM researchers develop new stem cell therapy for treating spinal cord injuries'/><author><name>Micah Costa</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13392553755784934826</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378559502236744570.post-744599590169925672</id><published>2022-04-28T02:34:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2022-04-28T02:34:44.354-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Maintain Clear Skin Over Time</title><content type='html'>&nbsp;While acne&nbsp;is 100-percent normal, incredibly common, and absolutely&nbsp;nothing&nbsp;to be ashamed of, there’s still no denying the fact that it can be frustrating AF and really weigh on people&nbsp; both physically, and emotionally. From the occasional whitehead to super-painful cystic breakouts, acne comes in&nbsp;various forms&nbsp;and, in some cases, can be tricky to treat.<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">That being said, having a tailored regimen and sticking to it can really help matters, especially when it comes to maintaining clear skin over time. This means staying diligent about cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin from the sun (duh), as well as using products that contain ingredients known to address multiple symptoms of acne. Here, we’re sharing how to set your acne-prone skin up for success for the long haul.<h2 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; margin: 25px 0px;">But first, what&nbsp;is&nbsp;acne-prone skin?</h2><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">Put simply, if you routinely struggle with clogged <a href="https://beautytipshalk.com/">pores and pimples</a>, there’s a pretty solid chance you have acne-prone skin. As board-certified dermatologist&nbsp;Robert Finney, M.D., explains: “Typically those who are acne-prone have an overproduction of oil that can lead to clogged pores, as well as follicles that are more prone to getting blocked and rupturing, which can result in breakouts.” On top of that, he adds that people who are acne-prone may have a skin microbiome that’s&nbsp;more pro-inflammatory&nbsp;and are often sensitive to dietary triggers such as dairy or sugary foods.&nbsp;<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">Another not-so-fun fact? You can still be acne-prone&nbsp;without&nbsp;having any active breakouts. “Just like with anything, acne often ebbs and flows,” says Dr. Finney. “Patients who are acne-prone have pores that are more likely to get clogged and lead to breakouts, so even when skin is clear, it’s important to be aware of that and avoid topicals containing comedogenic oils.” He stipulates that&nbsp;you still need to moisturize, but stresses the importance of using ingredients that help prevent clogged pores, like salicylic acid, retinoids, and so on.&nbsp;<h2 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; margin: 25px 0px;">How to care for acne-prone skin, with or without breakouts</h2><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">As we mentioned, following a concrete skincare routine can really aid in keeping acne under control&nbsp; both in the short term, and over time. “Whether or not you have breakouts, you should always use a daily moisturizer to help fight inflammation and repair the barrier of your skin,” says Dr. Finney. He recommends a lightweight and hydrating, non-comedogenic formula that won’t clog your pores; you can’t go wrong with our&nbsp;Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer, which is packed with&nbsp;hyaluronic acid&nbsp;for weightless hydration. If your skin tends to have both&nbsp;oily&nbsp;and&nbsp;dry areas, however, consider&nbsp;Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream, which includes ingredients dedicated to balancing sebum production while moisturizing skin.&nbsp;<div class="wp-block-image" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; max-width: 100%;"><figure class="aligncenter" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: table; margin: 5px auto;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-15442" data-recalc-dims="1" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" src="https://i1.wp.com/blog.glowrecipe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/glow_strawberry_model_0714.jpg?resize=1024%2C747&amp;ssl=1" srcset="https://i1.wp.com/blog.glowrecipe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/glow_strawberry_model_0714.jpg?resize=1024%2C747&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i1.wp.com/blog.glowrecipe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/glow_strawberry_model_0714.jpg?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i1.wp.com/blog.glowrecipe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/glow_strawberry_model_0714.jpg?resize=768%2C560&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i1.wp.com/blog.glowrecipe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/glow_strawberry_model_0714.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" /></figure></div><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">Dr. Finney also notes that&nbsp;salicylic acid, or BHA, is an excellent ingredient to use if you’re acne-prone, as it helps gently exfoliate and dislodge the gunk and bacteria in your pores that can eventually lead to breakouts. For this reason, incorporating a product like our new&nbsp;Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum&nbsp;is a super-smart move. Made with the brand’s proprietary 10% Clarity Acid Complex, it works to gently exfoliate, unclog pores, and soften skin texture all at once. As the name implies, it’s formulated with salicylic acid derived from strawberries, including strawberry water, strawberry enzymes and strawberry leaf extracts&nbsp; which, in addition to BHA, also naturally possess antioxidants, malic acid, and vitamin C to help reduce breakouts, exfoliate, and even skin tone.<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">As if that wasn’t enough, it also features nourishing hyaluronic acid to keep skin plump and prevent dryness, along with soothing allantoin and a brightening humectant known as bisabolol. Oh, and did we mention it’s safe and gentle enough for&nbsp;all&nbsp;skin types,&nbsp;including sensitive types? Inclusion is always at the forefront for us when formulating, so this was non-negotiable.<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham A&quot;, &quot;Gotham B&quot;; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">All this to say: If you’re one of the literal millions of people who struggle with breakouts, try adding a salicylic acid-based serum like Strawberry Smooth to your arsenal to see what it can do for your skin. With just one or two uses, you’ll notice visibly brighter skin and less texture and with consistent daily use, you’ll see smaller pores and fewer (if any!) blemishes.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/feeds/744599590169925672/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/2022/04/how-to-maintain-clear-skin-over-time.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3378559502236744570/posts/default/744599590169925672'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3378559502236744570/posts/default/744599590169925672'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/2022/04/how-to-maintain-clear-skin-over-time.html' title='How to Maintain Clear Skin Over Time'/><author><name>Micah Costa</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13392553755784934826</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378559502236744570.post-842268393154993155</id><published>2022-04-28T02:07:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2022-04-28T02:07:05.779-07:00</updated><title type='text'>3 Common Problems and Solutions for Concrete Paving Stones</title><content type='html'>&nbsp;If you’ve recently installed concrete paving stones around your home, you might have questions or concerns about how to care for them once the installation is complete. Here are the top 3 issues our customers contact us about, the solutions we recommend, as well as tips on how to care for your paving stones.<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; margin: 25px 0px; padding: 0px;">1. How to deal with efflorescence</h2>Do you have white residue on your <a href="https://technorenovation.com/">concrete paving stones</a>? That may be efflorescence. Efflorescence is, in simpler terms, salt and mineral residue, and occurs when water found in the bedding layer, joint/sand, and concrete product evaporates. The good news is that the residue that surfaces will dissipate naturally with time, as exposure to the elements wash it away. Similar to efflorescence, your concrete products may show signs of streaking or mesh stains. Streaking usually occurs on retaining walls and results from lime run, scumming, or mineral deposits. If your retaining walls show signs of streaking, they will require professional cleaning.Mesh stains occur when efflorescence and other mineral deposits get trapped under the mesh used to protect the units against scuffing during transport. From time to time, efflorescence and other mineral deposits can get trapped and appear in the pattern of the mesh. Depending on the type of mineral residue, professional cleaning may be required.How to test your concrete paving stones for efflorescence&nbsp;A good way to test for efflorescence is to wet the surface. If the white residue disappears but reappears when dry, it is water-soluble efflorescence. If the deposit is still visible when wet, it may be a different type of mineral deposit such as lime or calcium. In the case of such materials, although not detrimental to the product, they should be cleaned by professional cleaners.Please note that if you’re looking to apply a protectant to the product, it is recommended to wait at least one year to allow for the final curing of the paving. The surface must be clean and free of white deposits before sealing.&nbsp;3 reassuring facts about efflorescence:&nbsp;<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">The concrete is experiencing a natural process that is not harmful to Techo-Bloc pavers or walls nor is it a product defect</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">It is normal and common in concrete and other masonry products that contain cement</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">In ideal conditions, efflorescence will stop developing in approximately 90 days but could take 18 to 24 months after the manufacturing process</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">Recommended solution for efflorescence:&nbsp;Although Techo-Bloc experts do not encourage cleaning efflorescence less than one year after the installation of the paving stones, you can expedite the removal of the exposed surface salt with a few interventions. Hurrying the process can be accomplished with concrete efflorescence cleaners. We recommend always starting with a detergent-based cleaner and by following the instructions to the letter. It is also suggested to progressively increase the acid content of the cleaner until the deposit has largely dissipated.Recommended efflorescence cleaners include the Gator Efflorescence Cleaner or&nbsp;FlexLock Efflorescence Cleaner. Unfortunately, concrete product manufacturers are unable to warrant against the presence of efflorescence as it is a natural occurrence.Techo-Bloc Tip:&nbsp;Opting for&nbsp;Klean-Bloc or HD2+ technology&nbsp;reduces the chances of incurring efflorescence as the product comes factory sealed.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;"><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 25px 0px; padding: 0px;">2. How to repair fissures</h2>Noticed cracks in your slabs or pavers? In most cases, cracks that appear in the form of a straight line, between the concrete base and the regular paver foundation, or between two structures are due to installation issues.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">Recommended solution for fissures:&nbsp;If the installed units begin to crack, your contractor will need to determine if the problem is caused by a product defect or from the installation. In rare cases, there may be some broken pieces on a pallet or a shipment. To get the right answer, the contractor will contact our Techo-Bloc customer service.If broken units begin to form a pile on-site, we recommend that you stop the installation and contact your Techo-Bloc dealer for a resolution.Please note that if you notice cracks/fissures after your contractor is gone and your install is complete, you can either reach out to your contractor/dealer or contact our&nbsp;Client Support team.&nbsp;<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 25px 0px; padding: 0px;">3. How to fix chipping</h2>Our units and systems are flexible and durable but built within limits.Chipping caused by settlement, also known as ‘’point loading’’, occurs when units such as walls or pavers come in contact with each other and result in chipping or cracking.Point loading may occur to pavers post-installation due to loss of jointing sand and/or settlement. This can also happen in the case of walls with the settlement of the foundation soils, base, retained soil, water present in-ground or back cut soils.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">Recommended solution for chipping and paver deterioration:&nbsp;We recommend contacting a professional. The joint sand will need to be stabilized with polymeric additives, or a protectant will need to be applied to correct the situation.Techo-Bloc Tip:&nbsp;Opting for our&nbsp;HD2 or HD2+ paving stones&nbsp;means choosing superior strength! This patent-pending process makes HD2 products up to 1.5 times stronger than the industry standard of 8000 psi.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;"> </li></ul></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/feeds/842268393154993155/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/2022/04/3-common-problems-and-solutions-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3378559502236744570/posts/default/842268393154993155'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3378559502236744570/posts/default/842268393154993155'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/2022/04/3-common-problems-and-solutions-for.html' title='3 Common Problems and Solutions for Concrete Paving Stones'/><author><name>Micah Costa</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13392553755784934826</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378559502236744570.post-2601230277546423000</id><published>2022-04-28T00:36:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2022-04-28T00:36:32.125-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Lely start-up support with the Roadbook app - the right steps at the right time</title><content type='html'>&nbsp;<h1 class="farming-insights-header" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A situation that Farm <a href="https://lelylifestyles.com/">Management </a>Advisors often come across with customers is: ‘That is it. I am taking the following step for my farm by choosing automation. I choose Lely. It is all signed and the plans of where the milking robots are to be placed are ready. I have a good feeling about this but still it is hard for me really to get a feel for what I can expect. So many new things are happening: renovations, a new management system, different routines for me and my cows.</h1><div>The transition to automatic milking and/or feeding is an exciting time for our customers. Farm Management Advisors do everything in their power to make this transition as smooth and hassle-free as possible. They are experts in the field and they have been doing this already for over 25 years. They have just the right knowledge and experience. It is important to inform customers about farm automation, daily management and everything that goes with it step by step.So that all farms can access information about farm automation step by step, Farm Management Support has put together some guidelines and protocols, based on 25 years of experience. The right information at the right time creates a gradual yet solid learning curve. There will be training and discussions on all relevant subjects at a speed tailored to the customer, resulting in a smooth transition to farm automation and new daily routines.<h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; line-height: 1.3; margin: 2em 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">The Roadbook app</h2> But how do our Farm Management Advisors know what they have told which customers and why? And what did they agree again? For this, Farm Management Support has created Roadbook.&nbsp; Roadbook is an app which shows all content offline, helping the Farm Management Advisor to provide the right information to customers at the right time. It does not require an Internet connection. Supporting documents can also be shown using digital score cards, photos, videos and presentations. Progress and agreements are input into the app. As soon as the Farm Management advisor has an Internet connection, the app is synchronised and the customer automatically receives a visit report with any relevant appendices.<h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; line-height: 1.3; margin: 2em 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">More than your Lely Astronaut start-up</h2>The Roadbook app is more than just a start-up guide for the Lely Astronaut. It also includes processes for aspects such as: Lely Vector start-up, Lely Astronaut Dairy XL start-up and Lely Meteor, the all-round approach for optimum hoof health. Work is currently underway to make the Roadbook app ready for&nbsp;DairyWise&nbsp;&nbsp;and FMS Continuous Support . Roadbook is the tool for Farm Management Advisors to structure and save all their work, progress and knowledge. </div><div> </div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/feeds/2601230277546423000/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/2022/04/lely-start-up-support-with-roadbook-app.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3378559502236744570/posts/default/2601230277546423000'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3378559502236744570/posts/default/2601230277546423000'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://mauritakoch.blogspot.com/2022/04/lely-start-up-support-with-roadbook-app.html' title='Lely start-up support with the Roadbook app - the right steps at the right time'/><author><name>Micah Costa</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13392553755784934826</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>

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