 further understanding the complex mechanisms associated with graft function. Systems biology is an interdisciplinary holistic approach that focuses on complex and dynamic interactions within biological systems. The complexity of the human kidney transplant is unlikely to be captured by a reductionist approach. It appears essential to integrate multi-omics data that can elucidate the multidimensional and multilayered regulation of the underlying heterogeneous and complex kidney transplant model. Herein, we discuss studies that focus on genetic biomarkers, emerging technologies and systems biology approaches, which should increase the ability to discover biomarkers, understand mechanisms and stratify patients and responses post-kidney transplantation.
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Recessions are a normal part of any economic systems, and their definition is much more simple than most think. It’s simply a downturn in GDP for usually more than 2 consecutive quarters.

That being said, the 2008 Great Recession was a fuckin nightmare and affected the entire world. The states of course took the brunt of it, being that’s where it happened, and something like 170,000 families were still homeless in 2009 after the 1.6 million houses were foreclosed in 2008. 

The only worse recession in America was of course the Great Depression which has the famous bread line photos. Europe also had a completely different kind of economic downturn which was WW2.

Although the pandemic was more manageable thanks to better safety nets (more so in other countries than the state’s but people still got a cheque or two), the unfortunate side effect from the pandemic has been the further monopolization in large industries. Small businesses couldn’t stay afloat when competing with Amazon and Walmart, and the small business sector was already dwindling before the pandemic. Next we’re going to see the massive decrease in jobs from driverless cars. No more truckers, taxi drivers, Uber, bus drivers, pizza delivery, you name it. 3% of all jobs in the US are all driving related.

Fewer and fewer jobs exist. Fewer companies exist. The wage gaps and wealth distribution continues to sky rocket further apart. I truly do fear how long we will be able to keep afloat. Could UBI be the answer? Strict regulation? Less regulation? Guess we’ll have to find out.Diamond Grow® SM-10 Liquid Carbon is derived from the finest, richest, and purest source of humic acid in North America and arguably the World. This humic acid source is a weathered type of oxidized sub-bituminous coal rich in humic substances. Our Humic source is similar to the commonly found Leonardite (lignite coal), BUT our source contains a higher concentration of Humic substances and significantly lower levels of ash and heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic, and mercury.
Our Liquid Carbon is blended with pure Artesian Water, which is drawn from deep below the Earth and to ensure the highest quality water source. We utilize our wet chemistry alkaline extraction process to make Diamond Grow humate products.
Each year the world is losing approximately 40 million acres of valuable crop land due to salt and erosion from the overuse of NPK fertilizers.
We at Humic Growth Solutions are doing something about it. We have developed the world's first and only large molecular weight liquid carbon product, designed and proven to provide soil structure enhancing properties. The key is our proprietary process utilizing activated carbon to reclaim once fertile soil, by reversing the negative effects caused by the salting of the soil with conventional chemical fertilizers.
SM-10 (Soil Matrix 10), is a proprietary product developed by Humic Growth Solutions, Inc. We can objectively say that we are the only company in the world to successfully and completely solubilize the Humin part of the lignite, leonardite or humalite ore on a commercial basis. From biological, chemical, geochemical, and physiochemical standpoints, Humin is the best part of the humic substances, maintaining amazing properties.
Tests, using Carbon 13-NMR spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography have demonstrated that we have molecular sizes ranging from less than 1,000 to 800,000 Daltons. We also have nanoparticles, which are 3,000 times smaller than clay particles (which are less than.002 mm). These in turn create micropores in which roots, water, and nutrients reside, as research has demonstrated. In addition, the larger molecular sizes establish excellent organomineral complexes or soil aggregates, which can enhance soil health, soil biology, fertilizer, and water-use efficiency, along with enhancing chelating, complexing, and buffering capacities.
Our organically complexed N has a very slow release and very useful dynamics. Overall, we have high functional groups, especially ranging from Carbon 1 to Carbon 6. As to our field trials, we have been testing from 2-8 gal/acre and are collectively seeing very good yield, quality, and soil conditioning. We have also generally observed very good root health.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS: SM-10 Nitrogen is compatible with liquid fertilizers, micronutrients, pesticides, and water. Addition of SM-10 Nitrogen to these products should not be undertaken without first testing compatibility on a small scale. When mixing with water, use a ratio of 1 gal of SM-10 to 9 gal of water. This is applied prior to the addition of buffering agents and pesticides. DO NOT tank-mix with carbonate-based pesticides, as this will result in significant decreases in efficacy. Follow all directions on pesticide labels prior to mixing with SM-10 Nitrogen.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Proper timing, rate, and placement of SM-10 Nitrogen are vital for desired results and contingent on stages of crop growth, soil fertility levels, and environmental conditions. If uncertain of application rates for your specific soil(s), please consult your local Ag Extension Educator.
Want a STABLE SOIL MATRIX?
1. What is the Origin of the Nitrogen?
It is derived from urea. However, we go through many proprietary processes.
2. How must the product be applied?
You can apply through sprinklers, spray in the soil, and you can also apply via drip system. You do not need to dilute if injecting through irrigation system. If you want to spray, use 5 gal of SM-10 in 25 gal or more. In other special cases, you may use 1 qt in 1 gallon.
3. When should this product be applied?
SM-10 can be applied in conditioning soils in the fall, during plantation, or at different stages of plant growth. For dipping roots in the product, we recommend 1 qt of this product, plus 1 qt of sea kelp (ascophyllum nodosum) in 10 gal of water.
4. You mentioned dose rates of 2 to 10 gal/acre, is this an annual suggested dosing?
We are working with different crops, and at this point we think applying from 2-10 gal/acre at different stages of growth is best. This is an annual suggested dosing.
5. In what season of plants do you consider that application of SM-10 will get more favorable effects: fall, summer, other?
For conditioning, anytime will suffice (so in the fall). Second, for crop production, use the different plant growth stages. These follow the same physiological and morphological patterns of plant growth that we have used with our Humi[K].Construction to Surge in 2018: Here’s 10 Reasons Why
2018 is set to be the best year in the Construction industry since before the Financial Crisis of 2008.
Across numerous industries and sectors the stars certainly seem to be aligning to ensure that this year will be even better than last year in the Construction industry.
So what’s driving the Boom? We’ve compiled the 10 Reasons below that add up to a stellar year for the industry ahead.
10. Federal Tax Reform
Changes to the Federal tax code under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have Small Business Owners eager to make capital investments such as buying new equipment, building new offices and facilities, and kicking off expansion projects. The revised tax code allows them to capitalize on the up-front deductibility of those expenses. The National Foundation of Independent Business said in a recent article that Small Business Owner confidence hit an all-time high in December of 2017, with over 75% of small business owners planning on expanding their businesses in 2018. Now that small business owners can deduct the full value of any new capital expenditures they acquired in the new year, upgrading older equipment and launching new construction projects has never looked better.
9. Mother Nature’s Wrath
2017 proved to be the most costly year in US history when it came to Mother Nature’s property damage. According to a report by the NOAA, weather and natural disaster costs in the US and Territories exceeded $306 Billion last year, the highest in recorded history by nearly $80 billion. While of course terrible for victims and costly for those areas and people impacted, the silver lining is that a tremendous amount of rebuilding and repair is stretching into 2018. Thousands of construction projects are still underway or waiting to get kicked off. The billions of dollars committed by insurance companies as well as FEMA and other government programs are just reaching homeowner and business owner hands, and rebuilding, repair and restoration projects will be ongoing through this year.
8. Low Unemployment
Government statistics showed Q4 2017 to have the lowest Unemployment rates in two decades, with barely over 4% of job-seekers unable to find full-time employment. Consumer spending strength has also returned, with most retailers reporting the strongest Holiday season since before the 2008. More than 61% of US households reported having two or more full time wage earners, the highest number ever.