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Christmas Celebrations
Christmas Eve was a wonderful and joyous celebration for all at Tender Heart. We danced and sang and laughed and enjoyed celebrating this time together. Children were treated to individual bags of sweets and cakes personally handed out by Santa Claus. Children made Christmas decorations and cards to share with their family. It was a special day to welcome in Christmas.
Tender heart has launched a Beautician Training course. This was in response to some young women wanting work other than laborious cleaning work. These young women are now learning skills in manicure, facials, massage, hair styling, make-up and much more. They are flourishing and seeing a brighter future for themselves.
Expansion During 2015
Due to the level of support we have received Tender Heart has been able to complete a number of building projects this year including the building of three new classrooms, two of which now house our special needs children, a new bathroom block and a concrete table for the children to eat lunch.
Specialised training for Special Educators
Tender Heart conducted a computer training course to assist Special Education teachers in registering special athletes in remote villages throughout Haryana. This training will result in many athletes having the opportunity to participate in the Special Olympics as their details will be accurately recorded with the appropriate authority.
Women’s Profile
Meera came to Tender Heart in late 2014 after moving here from Bihar. She has two children, Mohini and Manjeet, who are both well performing students at the school. Meera holds a very important role at Tender Heart as the school cook and produces unbelievably delicious food. She has also been working with the women empowerment programme and has shown a real flair for design and handicrafts.
Student’s Profile
Muskan is a Grade 10 student and is a strong academic student. Muskan is also talented in music, dancing and painting. Muskan is often called upon to sing for Tender Heart events, something Muskan enjoys as well as the audience. She has great leadership skills wants to go into higher education and become a teacher.
Please consider sponsoring a child
Tender Heart has a policy of not saying no to any child in need of education. While this is extremely generous, it is also very difficult to maintain without considerable help from others. This is where you could come in. Please consider sponsoring a child.
There are 15 children within Tender Heart who are in particular need of financial assistance to ensure their education. For around $500 Australian dollars, you can cover all costs for a child’s education for one year. If this is something you feel you could manage, please contact us and we will send you further information on these children.
As our school year commences in April, we are really hoping these children will find sponsors before then to ensure their education throughout 2016.
Some of the children in need of sponsorship
Product of the Month
Cushion Covers: these beautiful cushion covers made from cotton look really stylish and are sure to brighten up any room.
Coming Up!
A writing project, A Heart for Writing, will take place at Tender Herat during January and February. Details in next newsletter
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!
Josh Goldsmith and David McDonald of the Chi-Phi Foundation of Florida for the building of the new special needs classrooms
Liz & Gavin Style for sponsoring the education of Guarav Prajapti
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Pope's defenders push back
John L. Allen Jr. | May. 16, 2010 NCR Today
Rome -- Both in the media and on the street, defenders of Pope Benedict XVI pushed back this weekend ? in effect, insisting that the pope still enjoys popular support, and that media focus on the Catholic church vis-à-vis the sexual abuse of minors, as opposed to the broader culture, amounts to ?moral panic.?
On Saturday, the prestigious Jesuit-edited journal Civilità Cattolica published the second installment of a twopart series on pedophilia. Meanwhile on Sunday, an umbrella group of lay Catholic movements in Italy organized a massive rally in St. Peter?s Square to show support for Benedict XVI, which drew more than 150,000 people.
Though neither development was sponsored by the Vatican, both were obviously welcomed by senior advisors to Benedict XVI.
tThe Civilità Cattolica article was written by Italian Jesuit Fr. Giovanni Cucci and German Jesuit Fr. Hans Zollner, both of whom teach in the Institute of Psychiatry at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
tIn summary, their piece makes the following points:
Psychological literature on pedophilia is confused on both the definition and the causes of the disorder, but there?s general agreement on its gravity. Pedophiles ?do not recognize they have a problem, are highly resistant to therapy, [and] they lack a perception of the gravity of the acts they commit.?
Media focus on sex abuse in the Catholic church, the authors assert, is an example of ?moral panic,? the defining elements of which are: 1) presenting old information as if it?s new, and 2) obscuring the real statistical dimension of the problem. Cucci and Zollner cite Philip Jenkins of Pennsylvania State University, who has written extensively on the sex abuse crisis in the United States.
Priestly celibacy does not cause pedophilia. Citing data both for the United States and elsewhere, Cucci and Zollner assert that the instance of pedophilia is at least as high in sporting associations, social institutions that serve young persons, and Protestant churches, and in each case those acts of abuse are committed by non-celibate persons. Two-thirds of the sexual abuse of children occurs in the family, committed by people who aren?t celibate.
Social attitudes in recent decades, the authors assert, have oscillated between criminalization and liberalization of sexual contact with minors. The cite the German Green Party, which in 1985 proposed the decriminalization of sexual relationships with minors ? noting the irony that some German Greens have been among the fiercest critics of the Catholic church in Germany and of Pope Benedict XVI on the church?s handling of the sex abuse crisis.
Criticism of Pope Benedict XVI for allegedly being too slow to remove predator priests, the authors assert, overlooks the fact that guilt has to be definitively established before penalties can be imposed. The media, the authors assert, ?don?t hesitate to put accused persons on the front page, as if they were automatically guilty, and then ?forget? to report the news if they?re found innocent.?
?There are, unfortunately, many sad aspects to this affair, which are certainly not very edifying,? Cucci and Zollner write, referring to media coverage of the pope?s record and the sexual abuse crisis. ?One hopes the appropriate lessons are drawn.?
Civilità Cattolica is reviewed by the Vatican?s Secretariat of State prior to publication, and is generally believed to reflect the thinking of senior Vatican officials.
Sunday?s rally, meanwhile, brought tens of thousands of Catholic laity from throughout Italy to St. Peter?s Square for a rally sponsored by the Consulta nazionale della aggregazioni laicali, an umbrella group for 67 lay organizations.
Special trains and buses were organized across the country to bring Catholics to St. Peter?s Square, despite chilly and rainy weather on Sunday. The event was carried live on Catholic television and Internet sites in Italy.
t?We want Benedict XVI to hear our affection, after months of repeated attacks against him and the whole church,? said Gabriele Brunini, president of the National Confederation of Mercy, a Catholic charitable group in Italy.
t?We can?t forget the people who?ve been victims of abuse,? Brunini said, ?but to utilize the scandal of pedophile priests to strike at the pope and the church, trying to reduce them to silence, is something else entirely.?
tClaudia Nodari, president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Italy, struck a similar note.
t?We?re with the pope,? she said, ?against the effort to cancel out all the good the church and its ministers have done, and are doing, for the spiritual and material welfare of people all over the world.?
tGuido Boldrin, a member of the ?Communion and Liberation? movement who made the trip from Milan to Rome to take part in the rally along with his wife and four daughters, said he wanted to protest the ?cynical and unjust? campaign against Benedict XVI on the part of the ?national and international media.?
tThe gathering in St. Peter?s Square began with a liturgy of the Word led by Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, president of the Italian bishops? conference, and culminated with Benedict XVI?s regular Sunday prayer of the Regina Coeli.
Seventy members of the Italian parliament turned out, representing all the major political parties in Italy.
Continuing the tone he set during his trip to Portugal, Benedict XVI insisted that the problem facing the church comes from internal sin rather than external attacks.
?The true enemy to fear and to combat is sin, spiritual evil, which at times, unfortunately, infects even members of the church,? the pope said.
tThe rally in Rome built on Benedict?s four-day trip to Portugal last week, when he drew large crowds throughout the country ? including an estimated half-million for a May 13 Mass in Fatima, and some 200,000 for his concluding Mass on May 14 in Porto (which is located in the north of Portugal, where levels of religious faith and practice remain comparatively high.)
tBoth Vatican officials and bishops in other parts of the world pointed to the turnout in Portugal as evidence that the pope?s base is still with him.
?I think it?s very encouraging that at this time of crisis in the church, that the Holy Father would experience the support he has here,? said Cardinal Sean O?Malley of Boston, who was in Portugal participating in the papal visit.
O?Malley spoke in a May 13 interview with NCR after the papal Mass in Fatima.
[John Allen is NCR senior correspondent. His e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.org.]
Benedict's Trip to Portugal
Catholic journalism. O'Malley on the crisis, the visitation of women's orders, and Fatima [2], Allen's May 14 column
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Pope lauds 'maternity of God' as counter-sign to egoism [5]
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Pope?s antidote to secularism: saints, not structures [8]
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An ?Affirmative Orthodoxy? tour de force in Portugal [7]
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Sex abuse crisis 'terrifying,' pope says [11]
Pope on secularism: Seek dialogue, but be ready for martyrdom [10]
Benedict in Portugal: A different crisis, secularism, and 'Marian Cool' [12] Allen's column for May 7
John Allen's recent reporting from Rome
Pope's defenders push back [13]
'The days of cover-up are over,' Schönborn [15]
Benedict?s defense may mean tainting John Paul II [14]
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RCW 34.05.470 Reconsideration. (1) Within ten days of the service of a final order, any party may file a petition for reconsideration, stating the specific grounds upon which relief is requested. The place of filing and other procedures, if any, shall be specified by agency rule.
(3) If a petition for reconsideration is timely filed, and the petitioner has complied with the agency's procedural rules for reconsideration, if any, the time for filing a petition for judicial review does not commence until the agency disposes of the petition for reconsideration. The agency is deemed to have denied the petition for reconsideration if, within twenty days from the date the petition is filed, the agency does not either: (a) Dispose of the petition; or (b) serve the parties with a written notice specifying the date by which it will act on the petition.
(2) No petition for reconsideration may stay the effectiveness of an order.
(4) Unless the petition for reconsideration is deemed denied under subsection (3) of this section, the petition shall be disposed of by the same person or persons who entered the order, if reasonably available. The disposition shall be in the form of a written order denying the petition, granting the petition and dissolving or modifying the final order, or granting the petition and setting the matter for further hearing.
(5) The filing of a petition for reconsideration is not a prerequisite for seeking judicial review. An order denying reconsideration, or a notice provided for in subsection (3)(b) of this section is not subject to judicial review. [1989 c 175 s 21; 1988 c 288 s 421.]
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
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SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
Quitting can be hard.
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The Center of Excellence is a new benefit option available through all health plans that requires a preauthorization based on an appropriate level of care for your individual need. It is an inpatient substance use clinic in Maryland that was established to treat fire fighters who require inpatient support to address addiction resulting from trauma.
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Quantification of quantum correlation of ensembles of states
Michal Horodecki,1 Aditi Sen(De),1,2,3 and Ujjwal Sen1,2,3
1Instytut Fizyki Teoretycznej i Astrofizyki, Uniwersytet Gdański, PL-80-952 Gdańsk, Poland
2ICFO-Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques, Mediterranean Technology Park, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain
3Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Hannover, D-30167 Hannover, Germany
(Received 7 July 2006; published 26 June 2007)
We present a measure of quantum correlation of an ensemble of multiparty states. It is based on the idea of minimal entropy production in a measurement whose elements are locally distinguishable. It is shown, for pure ensembles, to be a relative entropy distance from a set of ensembles. For pure bipartite ensembles, which span the whole bipartite Hilbert space, the measure is bounded below by the average entanglement. We naturally obtain a monotonicity axiom for any measure of quantum correlation of ensembles for single systems. We evaluate the measure for certain cases. Subsequently we use this measure to propose a complementarity relation between our measure and the accessible information obtainable about the ensemble under local operations. The measure is well defined even for the case of a single system, where the complementarity relation is seen to be yet another face of the “Heisenberg uncertainty relation.”
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevA.75.062329 PACS number(s): 03.67.Mn, 03.65.Ud
I. INTRODUCTION
Quantifying quantum correlation of states is a much studied problem in quantum information (see, e.g., Refs. [1–5]). Several measures have been proposed for such quantification. Prominent among them are distillable entanglement [1], entanglement of formation [1], relative entropy of entanglement [2], etc. One of the reasons for the fascination is that quantum correlations are a resource for several nonclassical tasks, like dense coding [6] and quantum teleportation [7].
However to our knowledge, the problem of quantification of quantum correlation of an ensemble of states has never been studied. Such a quantification has potential applications in quantitative studies of quantum cryptographic tasks [8–14]. In this paper we propose a measure of quantum correlation \( Q \) of an ensemble of states. A trivial way to quantify quantum correlation of an ensemble of states is to take an average of an individual property of the constituent states in the ensemble. For example, one could take the average entanglement of formation [1] of the ensemble states. However, such an averaging over a property of the individual states cannot capture the complexity of the ensemble as a whole. To take into account the structure of the ensemble as a whole, the measure must depend on the ensemble as a whole. A simple measure of quantum correlation of multiparty ensembles could be the difference \( D \) between the globally accessible information and the locally accessible information. However, accessible information is an operationally useful quantity, and one aim of defining \( Q \) is to estimate accessible information under different sets of operations. Moreover, \( D \) vanishes for single-party ensembles, whereas \( Q \) will be seen to be nontrivial also in such cases.
We begin in Sec. II with a discussion of the concept of accessible information, which will be needed later on in the paper. We define the measure in Sec. III, and present the motivations behind such a definition. In Sec. IV, we relate our measure to relative entropy distances. We show that for pure ensembles, it can be seen as a relative entropy distance from a set of “classical” ensembles. For a pure bipartite ensemble, which spans the whole bipartite Hilbert space, we show that measure is bounded below by the average relative entropy of entanglement [2]. In Sec. V, we discuss the monotonicity properties of the measure, and propose the first axioms for any measure of quantumness of an ensemble of a single system. We then evaluate the measure for the case of four Bell states (given with equal prior probabilities) in Sec. VI. We also evaluate the measure for other more general ensembles. We subsequently propose (Sec. VII) a complementarity relation (see Refs. [15,16]) between this measure of quantum correlation of an ensemble and the accessible information obtainable about the ensemble, under the relevant class of allowable operations. In the case of a single system, this complementarity is proven under a certain assumption, and is seen to be yet another face of the “Heisenberg uncertainty relation” (Sec. VIII). Importantly, both the information gathering and disturbance terms in this relation are information-theoretic, in contrast to, e.g., Ref. [17]. We give our conclusions in Sec. IX.
II. ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION
In this section, we discuss the concept of accessible information, that quantifies the amount of classical information that can be decoded from an ensemble of quantum states. Suppose therefore that a source encodes a classical message \( x \), with probability \( p_x \), in a quantum state \( \varrho_x \), and sends the resulting ensemble
\[
E = \{p_x, \varrho_x\}
\]
to one or more receivers. Let \( X \) be the (classical) random variable corresponding to the message variable \( x \). The receiver(s) are able to perform a set of quantum operations \( \Lambda \). The task of the receiver(s) is to gather as much information as possible (by using the allowed operations in \( \Lambda \)) about the index \( x \). To do so, the receiver(s) performs (perform) a measurement \( M \) (that is in \( \Lambda \)), that gives the result \( m \), with probability \( q_m \). Let the corresponding post-measurement ensemble be
Let \( Y^M \) be the (classical) random variable corresponding to the measurement outcomes in the measurement \( M \). The information gathered can be quantified by the classical mutual information between the random variables \( X \) and \( Y^M \) [18]:
\[
I(X;Y^M) = H(\{p_x\}) - \sum_m q_m H(\{p_{x|m}\}).
\]
(1)
Here
\[
H(\{r_x\}) = - \sum_x r_x \log_2 r_x
\]
is the Shannon entropy of the probability distribution \( \{r_x\} \).
Throughout the paper, we calculate all the quantities on amounts of information transfer in bits (binary digits). Note that the mutual information can be seen as the difference between the initial disorder and the (average) final disorder. The receiver(s) are interested to obtain the maximal information, which is the maximum of \( I(X;Y^M) \) over all measurement strategies. This quantity is called the accessible information under \( \Lambda \):
\[
I^{\Lambda}_{\text{acc}} = \max_{M} I(X;Y^M),
\]
(2)
where the maximization is over all measurement strategies in \( \Lambda \). In particular, if there are more than one receivers who are allowed to act locally (with quantum mechanically allowed operations) and communicate over a classical channel, then the corresponding accessible information is called “locally accessible information” and denoted as \( I^{\Lambda}_{\text{acc,LOCC}} \), where LOCC is an abbreviation for local operations and classical communication.
III. MOTIVATION AND DEFINITION OF THE MEASURE
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Seminars
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY TREASURERS RISK & RETURN IN NON-SPECIFIED INVESTMENTS
January 22 nd 2014 Senator House London
Chaired by
Stephen Fitzgerald Local Authority Finance Consultant
A complimentary half-day seminar and buffet lunch for local authority cash managers, treasurers and S151 officers.
Optional PLUS
Roundtable Workshop
Property market update and
Q&A with LAPF fund manager
Sponsored by
Seminars
AGENDA
09.30 – 09.45 Arrival & Coffee
09.45 Opening remarks
Stephen Fitzgerald
Local Authority Finance Consultant
09.50 Panel Session
The changing use of non-specified investments and risk appetites
Which alternative investments are becoming more commonplace in TM strategies? •
What are the challenges to introducing new types of investment? •
How are treasurers measuring and monitoring the risks? •
How far will treasurers diversify across asset classes in 2014? •
David Green
Client Director, Arlingclose
Justin Meadows
Chief Executive, MyTreasury
10.40 Presentation
Auditing and accounting for non-specified investments
What will you auditor want to know about your non-specified investments?
*
Pooled funds with embedded derivatives and other financial instruments •
The auditor's view of risk •
Key principles of accounting for investments •
Greg Macintosh
Director, DPP Public Sector Audit Support, Accounting and Reporting, KPMG
11.00-11.20
Coffee
11.20 Presentation
Focus on property risk and return
A year on from the Local Authorities' Property Fund opening up to treasurers, how has the property market developed? John Kelly
Director, CCLA
11.40 Panel Session
How robust is the recovery and what expectations do portfolio managers have for alternative asset classes in 2014?
Covering property, corporate bonds, equities and other non-specified
investments
James Bevan
CIO, CCLA
Philip Hebson
Independent Investment Adviser
AllenbridgeEpic
David Whelan
Managing Director of Treasury Solutions
Capita Asset Services
12.20 Buffet Lunch
13.10
Optional Roundtable Q&A
Panel Session
Overview of current issues in the property market and impact on the Local Authorities' Property Fund
Moderated by:
John Kelly
Director, CCLA
Q&A with:
Paul Hannam
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Rustenberg Five Soldiers 2007
Redolent of flint, peach, lime and a hint of nuts. An elegant wine, fermented and matured in barrel for 15 months. Enjoy now or within 7 - 10 years of vintage.
variety :
Chardonnay | 100% Chardonnay
winery :
Rustenberg Wines
winemaker :
Randolph Christians
wine of origin :
Stellenbosch
analysis : alc :
14.06 % vol
rs :
3.61 g/l
pH :
3.35
ta :
5.26 g/l
type : White
style :
Dry
wooded
pack :
Bottle
closure :
Cork
ageing :
Up to 10 years from vintage.
in the vineyard :
This very small vineyard, once again, produced exceptional fruit in
2007.
Situation: North West slopes of the Helderberg Mountain
Altitude: 300 - 450m
Distance from sea: ± 7km
Soil type: Decomposed granite (Tukulu/Hutton)
Rootstock: Unknown
Age of vines: Planted 1984
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
Pruning: 2-bud spur pruning
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation
about the harvest:
Harvested: end of February 2007
Grape analysis:
Acidity: 7.17 g/l pH: 3.4
Sugar: 23.5° Balling
Yield: 4 tons/ha (± 2700 litres / 10 000m²)
in the cellar : Whole bunch pressed directly to barrel for natural fermentation and maturation of 15 months. 100 % MLF (Malolactic Fermentation) occurred naturally.
Oak used: 500 L Burgundian barrels. 70% new oak for 15 months.
Production: 745 x 6 x 750ml
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MARJAN KRAJNA- ŽIVOTOPIS
Marjan Krajna, rođen 1966. u Zagrebu, diplomirao 1990. na Državnoj ruskoj muzičkoj Akademiji Gnjesinih u Moskvi - odjel za harmoniku, u klasi prof. Viacheslava. Semjonova te dirigiranje u klasi prof. Vladimira Kozuharja .
Bio je stipendist fonda Ive Pogorelića Koncertne direkcije Zagreb.
Dobitnik je brojnih državnih i međunarodnih nagrada.
Nastupao je u brojnim europskim zemljama, Latinskoj Americi, Australiji..... Surađuje sa Simfonijskim orkestrom HRT-a, Zagrebačkom Filharmonijom, Zabavnim orkestrom HRT-a, Tamburaškim orkestrom HRT-a.....
Član je gipsy swing sastava Hot Club Zagreb s Matom Matišićem, Juricom Štelmom.....
Član je instrumentalnog sastava „Zapadni kolodvor" koji prati Rade Šerbeđiju.
Piše aranžmane za komorne sastave i orkestre.
Član je brojnih žirija za soliste, komorne sastave i orkestre.
Dobitnik je Priznanja Ministra prosvjete i športa za izvrsne rezultate u radu s učenicima na državnim natjecanjima.
Dobitnik je specijalne nagrade na "Australian international accordion Championship & Festival" Sydney 2006.
Agencija za odgoj i obrazovanje Republike Hrvatske imenovala ga je voditeljem stručnog vijeća za harmoniku.
Od 1997. ravnatelj je G.Š. Zlatka Balokovića u Zagrebu.
Marjan Krajna, prof.
MARJAN KRAJNA-BIOGRAPHY
Marjan Krajna, was born in 1966th in Zagreb, graduated from the 1990th the Russian State Academy of Music "Gnjesinih" in Moscow - Department of accordion, with prof. Viacheslav. Semjonov and conducting with prof. Vladimir Kozuharj.
He was a visiting scholar fund Ivo Pogorelić Zagreb Concert Management.
He has won numerous national and international awards.
He has performed in many European countries, Latin America, Australia .....
Cooperating with the Symphony Orchestra, the Zagreb Philharmonic, the orchestra entertainment HRT Tamburica Orchestra HRT .....
Member of the gypsy swing band Hot Club Zagreb with Mate Matisic, Jurica Štelma .....
He is a member of instrumental band "West Rail Station" which follows Rade Šerbeđija.
Writes the arrangements for chamber ensembles and orchestras.
He is a member of numerous juries for soloists, chamber ensembles and orchestras.
He has received awards of the Minister of Education and Sports for great results in working with students in national competitions.
He was awarded a special prize at the "Australian International Accordion Championship & Festival" Sydney 2006th
Agency for Education of the Republic of Croatian appointed him the Head of the Professional Council for the accordion.
From 1997. Director of the Music school. Zlatko Balokovic in Zagreb.
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2020 Endorsement Questionnaire South County
Email address *
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APA Democratic Caucus of Alameda County
PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT BY SEPT. 9, midnight. Please take time to review the questions before filling in the boxes since you cannot save the responses for later completion. Thank you for your interest in being considered for an endorsement by the Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County. Please answer each question in 250 words or less. Be honest and direct. Please note: your questionnaire will be posted on our website for Caucus members and the public to review.
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Candidate Name *
Michael Gonzales
Union City 94587
mikeg4newhaven.com
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What is your campaign website address?
What is your campaign email address?
What is the office that you are seeking? *
City of San Leandro City Council
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City of Fremont, City Council, Dist. 1
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City of Fremont, Unified School District, Dist. 5
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New Haven School Trustee, Area 1
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City of Newark, Mayor
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City of Newark, School Board
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Eden Healthcare District
Washington Hospital Healthcare District
Oro Loma Sanitary District
Oro Loma Sanitary District
Alameda County Water District
AD 20, State Assembly Representative
AD 25, State Assembly Representative
Ohlone Community College, Area 2
Other:
Yes
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Yes
No
I registered in 1995 as a Democrat. I switched to Green Party for a couple of years and last year I switched back. I consider myself to be a progress democrat
Are you the incumbent?
Are you a registered Democrat? The APA Democratic Caucus can only endorse registered Democrats
How long have you been a registered Democrat? If less than 5 years, please explain your reason for becoming a Democrat.
Yes
No
Are you an APA Caucus member?
Yes
No
I grew up in Union City and some of my best friends are Asian-American. Within my own family my cousins and nieces and nephews are Asian-Americans. There is no Union City without Asian-Americans their contributions. It would be an honor to represent the APA Caucus endorsement.
These are some of the prominent endorsers of me. New Haven Teachers Association, Vice President of the California Teachers Association David Goldberg, President of Oakland Education Association Keith Brown, Board of Supervisors of Alameda County District 2 Richard Valle, Assembly member Dr. Bill Quirk, and President of the United Teachers of Los Angeles Cecily Myart-Cruz.
Yes
No
Maybe
25 years and then moved away for 18 years and now I am back.
Why are you seeking the Caucus's endorsement?
List ONLY the top 5 endorsements that you have received. (Please reference your website if you want to alert us to more).
If we endorse you, will you use our name in your campaign materials?
How long have you lived in the district which you are seeking to represent?
Educational background: What schools have you attended, date graduated, major and degree(s) earned.
I graduated at James Logan High School in Union City. I graduated from Chabot Community College with an AA in Liberal Studies 2002. I graduated from California State University of Los Angeles with a BA and a Teaching Credential 2006.
Employment: List the last three (3) paid positions, indicating name of employer, job title, and length of employment.
From 2005-2006 I worked at Eastman Ave. Elementary School as a paraprofessional.
From 2006-2011 I worked at 49th St. Elementary School as a teacher.
From 2013-2020 I worked at Parthenia Academy Arts & Technology School as a teacher.
What are the names of any community or nonprofit organizations with which you have been an active volunteer in the past 3-5 years.
I have served on leadership positions such as; president of our school site council, vice-chair of our school PTA, school site representative for United Teachers of Los Angeles, California Teachers Association State Council Delegate, vice-chair of the CTA Hispanic Caucus, president of the Pacoima Neighborhood Council, chair of the PNC Education Committee, committee member of the CTA R.E.A.C. Racial Equity Affairs Committee, and UTLA P.C.O.C. Parent Community Organizer Committee.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
1. What differentiates you from your opponents for the elected office that you are seeking?
I have an outstanding record with my community. If you were to google search me there is no negative record or news story like my opponent. My opponent is known for walking out on the community when it comes to public comment time. They tried to run a recall campaign against her.
2. Describe one issue for the district you want to represent for which you have provided leadership and about which you are passionate.
We have a major budget crisis in my district. I have spent my entire career fighting for progressive funding for public education. California has a major problem with per pupil spending on students and we are on the bottom of the nation. I have worked on the Millionaire's Tax Coalition, Proposition 30, Make It Fair Campaign, and now Schools & Community First Proposition 15. As much as I want to get elected to the New Haven School Board Trustee Area 3 we have to get Proposition 15 to pass. Proposition 15 brings in $11.5 billion a year and makes major corporations pay their fair share. I will not let you down.
3. What percentage of the district you [or intend to] represent are of APA heritage?
42.7% APA heritage in my Area 3.
4. Please identify the three largest APA ethnicities in your district.
% of Asian Pop. 1. Filipino 41.7 2. Chinese 23.52 3. Indian 17.59
5. Please identify the most at-risk APA community in your district and explain why.
The most at-risk APA community is Vietnamese Americans. They have never had any elected official positions. They have an active gang and they have low representation in UC.
6. List the three top concerns of members of the APAs in your district.
The concerns are keeping schools safe, making virtual learning effective and not a waste of time, & affordable housing.
7. During the COVID-19 pandemic, reports of anti-Asian verbal and physical attacks have arisen. If you are the incumbent, how have you addressed this? If you are a candidate how will you address this?
I would pass a zero tolerance resolution to stop these attacks in my school district from students.
I believe they are but not all Asian-Americans are represented. Asian-Americans should be united working together.
Judy Chu. I lived in the part of Los Angeles that did not have Asian-American candidates running for office.
Yes
No
8. Do you believe that Asian and Pacific Americans are adequately represented in local government? What can elected officials do to improve participation?
9. Please identify all Asian Pacific American candidates whom you have personally endorsed over the past 5 years including this election cycle. If there are none, please explain.
10. If you were faced with a situation that involved an Asian Pacific American community, would you seek consultation with our Caucus as a resource?
Thank you for completing our questionnaire.
Please submit your responses by Sept. 9, 2020 midnight. Our South County Endorsement Meeting is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 20 from 1 to 3 pm on Zoom. Only those candidates submitting the questionnaire on time will be on our endorsement ballot. No changes to your responses can be made after it is submitted.
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The objective of the Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) is to collect information on large and sudden population movements. Information is collected through key informant interviews or direct observation. This dashboard provides information on movements which occurred from 21 to 23 March 2020 in three sites in Lac Province.
An armed attack which occurred on 23 March 2020 in the village of Mboma located in the sous-préfecture of Kaiga-Kindjiria (département of Fouli) led 2,032 persons (including 40 separated children hosted in the site of Yakirom) to be forcibly displaced and flee towards two sites located in the sous-préfecture of Liwa (in the same département of Fouli). Additionnally, in the same sous-préfecture of Kaiga-Kindjiria, 336 persons preventively fled their houses on 21 March 2020 towards one site located in the sous-préfecture of Liwa. All locations hosting these persons are accessible. Details of these movements are in the below table.
METHODOLOGY : Data was collected through interviews in the field with key informants and direct observations
SUMMARY OF EVENTS
Number of incidents and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
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Sous-préfecture
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VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT
PO Box 5129 Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Phone: 866.320.1344
www.sunsetproperties.travel
Fax: 910.579.0172
THIS IS A VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA VACATION RENTAL ACT. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE DEFINED BY LAW AND INCLUDE UNIQUE PROVISIONS PERMITTING THE DISBURSEMENT OF RENT PRIOR TO TENANCY AND EXPEDITED EVICTION OF TENANTS. YOUR SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT, OR PAYMENT OF MONEY OR TAKING POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY AFTER RECEIPT OF THE AGREEMENT IS EVIDENCE OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT AND YOUR INTENT TO USE THIS PROPERTY FOR A VACATION RENTAL.
This Vacation Rental Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of ____________________________, 20___, by and between Sunset Properties, Inc. , as agent for the homeowner (hereinafter, the “Owner”) of the real property described in the reservation confirmation (hereinafter, the “Premises”) and _______________________________________. Sunset Properties, Inc. shall be referred to hereinafter as “Agent.” _______________________________________ shall be referred to hereinafter as “Guest”, whether one or more.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein, Owner, by and through Agent, does hereby lease and rent the Premises to Guest upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement and on those shown on www.sunsetproperties.travel.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. PAYMENTS: This Agreement shall be signed and returned to Agent with the first payment immediately upon making the reservation, or the reservation shall be automatically cancelled. The remaining balance shall be received in full by Agent 30 days prior to check-in date. Failure to pay balance due 30 days prior to check-in date shall result in cancellation of the reservation. All payments shall be made by eCheck, personal, travelers or bank check, money order, cash, Discover®, Visa®, or MasterCard®. For all reservations made within 10 days of check-in date, only credit card or cash payments shall be accepted.
2. FUNDS RECEIVED:
a. All monies received by Agent shall be held in an interest bearing account with First Citizens Bancshares, a North Carolina banking corporation, with interest to be paid to Agent.
b. In accordance with Chapter 42A of the North Carolina General Statutes (hereinafter, referred to as "NCGS"), commonly known as the North Carolina Vacation Rental Act, up to fifty percent (50%) of the total rent may be disbursed prior to occupancy. All fees owed to third parties to pay for goods, services, or benefits secured for the Guest may be disbursed prior to occupancy.
3. CHECK-IN TIME IS AFTER 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME: Dates are set forth in the reservation confirmation. Agent cannot release the Premises to begin occupancy that are not ready, nor can Agent provide refrigeration facilities for groceries.
4. CHECK-OUT TIME IS BEFORE 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME: No occupancy of the Premises, including driveways or outside showers shall be allowed after check-out. Guest may be charged up to 1 additional day rental if the Premises are occupied after 10:00 am local time. No refunds shall be given for early departures. Two sets of keys shall be issued to Guest at check-in. Guest shall be assessed a $15.00 plus tax replacement charge for each key lost or not returned to the appropriate check-out office on check-out day.
5. SURRENDER OF PREMISES: Departure cleaning is provided as part of the rental stay. However, Guest shall load and start dishwasher, remove all food and trash from the Premises and roll trash and recycle carts to the street the night before departure. Any damages to the Premises occurring during Guest's occupancy are Guest's responsibility and shall be reported to Agent immediately.
6. CANCELLATIONS AND TRANSFERS: If Guest cancels this Agreement and the Premises are re-rented, Guest shall receive a refund, less any difference in rental rate, travel insurance premium, any third-party booking fee, and $150 cancellation fee, and all applicable taxes. If the Premises cannot be re-rented, no monies shall be refunded, and Guest is responsible for fulfilling obligations set forth in this Agreement, including full payment of rents and fees. Agent reserves the right to discount the rental rate for the re-rental at its own discretion. Any discounts in the rental rate shall reduce Guest's refund. All cancellation requests shall be submitted in writing and are effective when received by Agent. In the event Guest needs to change its week after Guest's reservation has been confirmed, transfers shall only be made within the same home of Guest's initial reservation and charged the higher of the two rental rates. All transfer requests shall be submitted in writing and are subject to approval of Owner.
7. SECURITY DEPOSIT AND ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE PROGRAM (ADP)
Sunset Properties requires a refundable Security Deposit or the optional payment of an accidental Property Damage Waiver for all rental properties.
a. Tenant's security deposit, if any, shall be applied to the cost of repair or replacement of damage to the Premises caused by Tenant, guests or invitees beyond ordinary wear and tear. Security deposits will be refunded within 45 days of Tenant's departure (less any allowable deductions). Tenant agrees to reimburse the Owner for any damage to the Premises caused by Tenant, guests or invitees that is in excess of the security deposit. Damages shall include reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred by Agent or Owner in enforcing this agreement. The provisions of N.C.G.S. Chapter 42A (North Carolina's "Vacation Rental Act") shall apply to Tenant's use and occupation of the Premises. The Vacation Rental Act imposes certain duties upon the Tenant, and Tenant agrees to comply with all such duties including but not limited to, the provisions of N.C.G.S. 42A-32 which provisions are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth. Tenant shall be responsible for, assumes all liability, for all damage, defacement or removal of property inside or outside the Premises that is in Tenant's control, unless the damage, defacement or removal is due to ordinary wear and tear, acts of the Owner or Agent, defective products supplied or repairs authorized by the Owner, acts of third parties not invitees of the Tenant or natural forces. All breakage and property damage during the Tenant's occupancy shall be reported to Agent by Tenant. Tenant will be notified in writing concerning the application and use of security deposit funds. Tenant agrees that the cost of repair or replacement in excess of the security deposit may be processed on Tenant's credit card, if a credit card is on file with Agent, without further authorization. If there is no credit card on file for Tenant, then Tenant agrees to pay all damages in excess of the security deposit within 10 days of written demand by Agent
b. In lieu of a Security Deposit, Sunset Properties offers an Accidental Damage Program (ADP) for a non-refundable fee of a $79, plus tax. The ADP does not negate your responsibility as leaseholder. If you occupy a Premises and you accidentally damage the real or personal property assigned to that Premises during the reservation period, you may not be held responsible for home repairs and/or replacement costs up to $2,000. ADP is provided to you and all travelers under the Premises reservation during the term of the reservation provided on the rental agreement. ADP does not provided for loss due to: a. inclement weather or natural disaster; b. your intentional acts or gross negligence; c. normal wear and tear of the real or personal property assigned to the Premises; d. any damage that occurs if you are in violation of the lease agreement; e. loss, theft or damage to any personal effects owned by you or brought on the covered reservation period by you; f. pet damage; g. loss, theft or damage caused by any person other than you or your traveling companions wit | <urn:uuid:95fd332c-4431-4db2-aa49-ad5212d8cbe8> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.sunsetbeachnc.com/uploads/vra(1).pdf | 2023-12-04T23:21:15+00:00 | s3://commoncrawl/cc-index/table/cc-main/warc/crawl=CC-MAIN-2023-50/subset=warc/part-00183-e565b809-b335-4c1d-90fd-54a9a2b7113d.c000.gz.parquet | 1,137,034,666 | 2,000 | eng_Latn | eng_Latn | 0.996365 | eng_Latn | 0.996771 | [
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Regional Differences of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Observations from a Flood-Associated Outbreak in 2011
Suneth B. Agampodi\textsuperscript{1,2,3*}, Niroshan J. Dahanayaka\textsuperscript{2,4}, Anoma K. Bandaranayaka\textsuperscript{5}, Manoj Perera\textsuperscript{5}, Sumudu Priyankara\textsuperscript{4}, Prassana Weerawansa\textsuperscript{2,4}, Michael A. Matthias\textsuperscript{3}, Joseph M. Vinetz\textsuperscript{5,6,7}
\textsuperscript{1} Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University, Saliyapura, Sri Lanka, \textsuperscript{2} Tropical Disease Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University, Saliyapura, Sri Lanka, \textsuperscript{3} Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, United States of America, \textsuperscript{4} Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University, Saliyapura, Sri Lanka, \textsuperscript{5} Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, \textsuperscript{6} Instituto de Medicina Tropical Alexander von Humboldt, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru, \textsuperscript{7} Departamento de Ciencias Celulares y Moleculares, Laboratorio de Investigación y Desarrollo, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
Abstract
Leptospirosis is known to be an important cause of weather disaster-related infectious disease epidemics. In 2011, an outbreak of leptospirosis occurred in the relatively dry district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka where diagnosis was resisted by local practitioners because leptospirosis was not known in the area and the clinical presentation was considered atypical. To identify the causative \textit{Leptospira} associated with this outbreak, we carried out a cross-sectional study. Consecutive clinically suspected cases in this district were studied during a two-and-a-half-month period. Of 96 clinically suspected cases, 32 (33.3%) were confirmed by qPCR, of which the etiological cause in 26 cases was identified using 16S rDNA sequencing to the species level. Median bacterial load was $4.1 \times 10^8$/mL (inter-quartile range 3.1–6.1 $\times 10^7$/mL). In contrast to a 2008 Sri Lanka leptospirosis outbreak in the districts of Kegalle, Kandy, and Galle in which a predominant cause of \textit{Leptospira interrogans} serovar Iai and Geyewa was found, most cases in the 2011 outbreak were caused by \textit{Leptospira kirschneri}. Seven (21.9%) confirmed cases had acute renal failure; five (15.6%) had myocarditis; severe thrombocytopenia (<20,000/μL) was seen in five (15.6%) cases. This outbreak of leptospirosis in the relatively dry zone of Sri Lanka due primarily to \textit{L. kirschneri} was characterized by markedly different clinical presentations and low leptospiremia. These observations and data demonstrate the public health relevance of molecular diagnostics in such settings, possibly related to the microgeographic variations of different \textit{Leptospira} species, but of particular value to public health intervention in what appears to have been a regionally neglected tropical disease.
Citation: Agampodi SB, Dahanayaka NJ, Bandaranayaka AK, Perera M, Priyankara S, et al. (2014) Regional Differences of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Observations from a Flood-Associated Outbreak in 2011. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 8(1): e2626. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0002626
Editor: Sheila Lulekhat, University of Washington, United States of America
Received April 17, 2013; Accepted November 23, 2013; Published January 16, 2014
Copyright: © 2014 Agampodi et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Funding: This work was partially supported by US Public Health Service Grant from the Fogarty International Center D43TW007120. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
* E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org
Introduction
Sri Lanka is a tropical island located southeast of India. Annual rainfall varies from <1,500 mm in “dry” zones, where water reservoirs may dry to completeness, to 5,000 mm in the “wet” zones with a mean annual temperature between 26.5°C to 28.5°C. Based on Ministry of Health notification data, leptospirosis is common in nine of 24 districts in Sri Lanka with annual disease incidence rates varying from 31 to 164/100,000 population [1]. All leptospirosis endemic districts are within wet zones and have an annual rainfall in excess of 2,000 mm. In wet zone districts, paddy farming activities, high rainfall, moist soil, year-round water retention in paddy fields, the use of buffalo in agriculture and peri-domestic animal farming in rural areas provide ideal environments for the transmission of leptospirosis.
In 2011, a large outbreak of leptospirosis was observed in Anuradhapura district of Sri Lanka, which has not previously classified as an endemic area for leptospirosis. Anuradhapura is located in North Central province of Sri Lanka, in the dry zone of the country. The annual rainfall is 1,200–1600 mm and the mean annual temperature is ~30°C. In the Anuradhapura area, paddy farming is carried out by traditional, full-time farmers and provides the main mode of income. Paddy fields are often much larger than leptospirosis-endemic areas. There are no wetlands or marshy lands in these areas, except the paddy fields during working seasons. Paddy field work depends on irrigation systems, so that between farming seasons, paddy fields become completely dry (Figure 1). The soil structure, water quality and ecological systems in Anuradhapura contrast with those of the wet zones of Sri Lanka where leptospirosis is endemic.
In January, 2011, there was a 7-fold increase in rainfall compared to the previous year, with flooding in Anuradhapura district affecting nearly 300,000 people [2]. In 2011, after two weeks of massive flooding in Anuradhapura, physicians from Anuradhapura reported an increase in the number of febrile patients with liver and renal complications. Based on clinical presentation alone this cluster of suspected cases was considered to be an outbreak of leptospirosis [3]. There were 18 suspected leptospirosis cases reported from the Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura (THA) in January rising to 82 clinically suspected cases.
Leptospirosis outbreaks occur predictably in Sri Lanka after seasonal rains and flooding in the endemic wet zone. Molecular investigations with quantification of a post-flood leptospirosis outbreak in the non-endemic dry zone of Sri Lanka in 2011 suggest variation of biological, clinical, and molecular characteristics compared to previous reported leptospirosis outbreaks in the endemic areas, probably showing a micro-geographic variation of leptospirosis. This work demonstrates the direct clinical and public health impact of modern molecular diagnostic technologies to identifying an endemic neglected tropical disease where previously not suspected, especially in the resource-poor setting.
Because the clinical presentation of these suspected cases was different from that reported previously, some clinicians challenged the diagnosis of leptospirosis—especially since only a few cases could be diagnosed serologically, i.e. by microscopic agglutination test (MAT). However the performance of the gold standard serological
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March 18, 2020
Oki Parents/Guardians:
On March 16, 2020, Blood Tribe Chief and Council declared a State of Emergency. As a result, only essential services provided by Blood Tribe Administration Departments and Entities will remain open.
Effective March 19 to April 2, 2020, all Kainai Board of Education schools and district office will be closed. This is a difficult decision, however, we must do our part to respond appropriately to this extraordinary and rapidly evolving public health situation.
Only essential employees (finance, cafeteria staff, transportation drivers, operations and maintenance and superintendents) will report to work on a modified working schedule. The remaining Kainai Board of Education staff will be working from home.
Student and staff safety remains the top priority for Kainai Board of Education. We are taking this step as a precautionary measure and with the best interests of our students and staff in mind.
Schools will contact parents/guardians as to when students personal belongings can be picked up.
Kainai Board of Education will take this time to clean, sanitize and disinfect all our schools and district office.
We will continue to keep parents/guardians informed as information is provided to Kainai Board of Education.
Sincerely,
Cam Shade
Superintendent of Schools
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Successful Experiences in Chemistry Teaching in Bulgaria: Role of Interactive Teaching Materials in Teaching/Learning Process
Milena Koleva
Technical University of Gabrovo Gabrovo, Bulgaria firstname.lastname@example.org
Abstract
The paper presents successful experience and good pedagogic practices in teaching chemistry at Bulgarian secondary schools in the context of the European educational policy for development of key competences for the young people. Basic strategies, approaches, new teaching methods and technologies as problembased approach, experimental work, project-based activities and other are discussed as effective way to improve the students' scientific literacy and their motivation to study chemistry. Good practices in Implementation of information and communication technologies in educational process using multimedia presentation, videolessons, and interactive materials are described. The paper pays special attention to the role of Chemistry is all around Network Project, including networking activity and testing of interactive teaching resources, in sharing of successful experience and practice in Chemistry teaching at school.
1. Key competences and their development in chemistry education
The term "key competence" is cearly defined in Key Competences for Lifelong Learning - European Reference Framework as "combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the context" [1]. Key competences in the form of knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to each context are fundamental for each individual in a knowledge-based society. Key competences should be acquired by young people at the end of their compulsory education and training, preparing them for adult life, particularly for working life, whilst forming a basis for further learning. The framework defines eight key competences and describes the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes related to each of them [2].
Competence in science refers to the ability and willingness to use the body of knowledge and methodology employed to explain the natural world, in order to identify questions and to draw evidence-based conclusions. Competence in technology is viewed as the application of that knowledge and methodology in response to perceived human desires or needs. Competence in science and technology involves an understanding of the changes caused by human activity and responsibility of individuals.
Essential knowledge for science and technology comprises the basic principles of the natural world, fundamental scientific concepts, principles and methods, technology and technological products and processes, as well as an understanding of the impact of science and technology on the natural world. These competences should enable individuals to better understand the advances, limitations and risks of scientific theories, applications and technolog y in societies at large (in relation to decision-making, values, moral questions, culture, etc.".
Skills include the ability to use and handle technological tools and machines as well as scientific data, to achieve a goal or to reach an evidence-based decision or conclusion. Individuals should also be able to recognise the essential features of scientific inquiry and have the ability to communicate the conclusions and reasoning that led to them.
Attitudes related to this competence are critical appreciation and curiosity, an interest in ethical issues and respect for both safety and sustainability, in particular as regards scientific and technological progress in relation to oneself, family, community and global issues [2].
Modern education defines few basic strategies and instruments for development of key competences in natural sciences including chemistry: context-based real-life problems; project-based learning; hands-on activities; inquiry-based learning; extracurricular activities – competitions, olimpiads, club activity etc.
Approaches for development of key competences in Chemistry regarding to its experimental nature could be found in:
- work with natural objects - observations, assumptions, searching for proofs, conclusions);
- transfer of information from graphic to verbal phorm and vice versa;
- search, selection and presentation of information on certain topic;
- work with graphs, charts, diagrams
- application of knowledge on unknown objects (i.e., physical and chemical knowledge on biological objects);
- formation of communication skills to present and solve problems;
- comprehension of text (abilities to comprehend and use written text and ability to use characters for practical purposes, the so called functional literacy);
- calculation of values of unknown parameters in a formula;
- device measurements (precise measurement, proper recording of results, incl. units)
- construction of experimental setup, closely following the instructions, resourcefullness and dexterity.
Development of key competence in chemistry is part of a common process of cultivation of natural science literacy among students, which is the basic aim of science education during the obligatory school stage. International studies and assessements as Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) and Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) allowed the identification of the most important factors responsible for the good achievements in school science education. Based on the experience of European countries with best achievements, following factors could be defined: teacher's high social status; good school athmosphere; the science education is directed toward formation of key competences; enough number of classes especially for chemistry; the stress of school education in Chemistry, Biology and Physics is put on experimental work and development of practical skills [3].
2. Successful experience in Chemistry teaching in Bulgaria and ways for its popularization
Good Bulgarian practice in teaqching Chemistry at school. There are many examples of good teaching practice used in Bulgarian schools for development of key competences in chemistry in the context of the strategies defined above.
Solving real scientific problems is an approach which helps teacher to overcome students' low motivation and to attract their interest in natural sciences. According to chemistry teachers, ignoring the scientific research approach in natural sciences leads to rote memorization without any possibility of application in everyday life [4]. The ambition of institutions responsible for the school chemistry education is to apply this approache not only on school but on national level also – for example, the National contest for key comepences in natural sciences [4], the model of problem-based learning in teaching chemistry at school developed in Comprehensive High School – Mirkovo [5], the model for building of specific competence on chemistry and environmental protection created and experimented by teachers in National Highschool of Science „Academic Lyubomir Chakalov" – Sofia [6] etc.
Experimental work is an approach which is very highly appreciated by chemistry teachers - combined with the problem-based learning, experimental work gives very good opportunities for solving of experimentallylogical problems with research character, which leads to more lasting knowledge and skills of students. That is proved by the result from experimental testing of a pedagogical model, developed and implemented in chemistry laboratory exercises for work with substances in 9 th grade of Comprehensive High School "P. Beron" - Pernik [7].
Extracurricular training in chemistry in various forms - club activities, school projects, and others - is an effective way to extend students' knowledge and to develop deeper interest in natural sciences. The practice of school projects is well developed in Aprlinov National Highschool – Gabrovo [8]. As a form of partnership between schools with | <urn:uuid:1d1cbf6d-0129-4603-9142-38cf9f35daaa> | CC-MAIN-2025-05 | https://chemistrynetwork.pixel-online.org/files/SUE_papers/genoa/BG/BG_Paper_ENG.pdf | 2025-01-20T13:18:33+00:00 | s3://commoncrawl/cc-index/table/cc-main/warc/crawl=CC-MAIN-2025-05/subset=warc/part-00230-88b30a59-3c73-48ba-a167-077611bfd245.c000.gz.parquet | 157,735,312 | 2,000 | eng_Latn | eng_Latn | 0.906685 | eng_Latn | 0.993365 | [
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APPRENTICESHIP AND CERTIFICATION BOARD MINUTES
100- 111 LOMBARD AVENUE JANUARY 06, 2016
BOARD MEMBERS
Campbell, Anita Charron, Brent Ducharme, Steve Harris, Bruce Hajer, Jesse McInerney, Betty Miller, Harvey Munro, Colleen Senff, Bob Webb, Ken
REGRETS
Graveline, Natasha
Lafond, Marc
Keeper, Michael
Siemens, Trent
Wilson, James
GUESTS
Dunn, Scott
Chornoby, Todd
Public Interest Representative
Employee Representative
Employee Representative
Employee Representative
A/Secretary and Ex-Officio Member
Employer Representative
Employer Representative
Employer Representative
Public Interest Representative
Employer Representative
Apprentice Representative
Employee Representative
Employee Representative
Employer Representative
Chair
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Hydro
STAFF
Janes, Anne
McPike, Kevin
Peters, Janice
A/Director, Certification Standards and Legislation A/Manager, Policy, Legislation and Board Operations Apprenticeship and Certification Board Co-ordinator
2016.01.01 OPENING
1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:09 a.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Motion 2016.01.01
To accept the agenda as written.
Moved by Marc Lafond Seconded by Brent Charron Carried. All in favour 9 in favour 0 opposed 0 abstained
3. Approval of past minutes deferred to the next scheduled Apprenticeship and Certification Board meeting.
2016.01.02 UPDATES: BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1. Chair's Update
Bob Senff, the Apprenticeship and Certification Board (Board) Vice-Chair advised that there were no updates.
Review of the Post Training Letter received from Hugh Goldie, facilitator, Exchange Group, deferred to the next Board meeting.
2. Executive Director's Update
Jesse Hajer, the Acting Secretary and Ex-Officio Member, indicated that he has been meeting with stakeholders over the past two months to discuss industry concerns and issues. Apprenticeship Manitoba strives to be responsive and proactive in providing exceptional services to Manitobans. Apprenticeship Manitoba continues to improve the delivery of the apprenticeship system by making sure apprentices attend technical training on a timely basis, and ensure classes are not cancelled and continue to engage industry. Jesse also indicated his interest in bringing forward more policy issues to the Board for advice going forward.
3. Review of previous Board Meeting Evaluation
Review of the October 21, 2015 meeting evaluation feedback deferred to the next scheduled Board meeting.
2016.01.03 COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Nominating Standing Committee (NSC)
No update. The next meeting is currently in the process of being scheduled.
2. Program Standards Standing Committee (PSSC)
No update. The next meeting is currently in the process of being scheduled.
3. Community Liaison Standing Committee (CLSC)
No update. The next meeting is currently in the process of being scheduled.
4. Governance Standing Committee (GSC)
Strategic Plan: PAC Appointment Process & Review of Regulatory technical training process deferred to the next scheduled Board Meeting
2016.01.04 CONTINUING BUSINESS
1. Powerline Technician (PLT)
The Board, Apprenticeship Manitoba (AM) and Manitoba Hydro have worked closely to finalize the Powerline Technician (PLT) Trade Regulation. The Board reviewed the draft regulation at its December 09, 2015 meeting and determined the PLT Trade Regulation would go to consultation.
The Consultation Discussion Guide was circulated to industry on December 23, 2015 and closed on January 04, 2016. Five industry comments were received in response to the Consultation Discussion Guide. A number of industry stakeholders outside of Manitoba Hydro voiced broad support for designating PLT as a trade in Manitoba and the benefits that the apprenticeship and certification system will bring, including access to subsidized technical training and essential skills supports. One industry response raised safety concerns.
A robust discussion regarding the industry comments ensued. Industry concerns were raised regarding the proposed PLT tasked-based 4:1 ratio and the potential safety issues. It was confirmed that the 4:1 ratios were implemented on limited, specialized tasks specific to Manitoba Hydro only. Employers and apprentices who are not employed with Manitoba Hydro (including contractors) must adhere to the Apprenticeship and Certification General Regulation (General Regulation) 1:1 ratio. Board members concluded that Manitoba Hydro demonstrated stringent guidelines and training models that reflect accountability on the 4:1 ratio.
Manitoba Hydro representatives joined the meeting and provided a presentation on the current PLT program offered within Manitoba Hydro. The representatives indicated that the training is among the best training programs in Canada and widely recognized internationally. Training is currently offered in Stonewall Manitoba. A training facility is scheduled to open in Gillam, Manitoba.
Board members questioned if a fourth year level apprentice can supervise apprentices in levels one, two and three. Manitoba Hydro advised that a fourth year Manitoba Hydro apprentice would have the opportunity to supervise the junior apprentices on entry level tasks, and only
after the junior apprentices has demonstrated competency in the task under the supervision of a journeyperson. It was also confirmed by Manitoba Hydro that a journeyperson is always present to assist apprentices, especially during the fourth year level apprentices' mentorship training and that hazardous tasks are monitored at all times by qualified journeypersons.
Manitoba Hydro expressed that maintaining the integrity and structure of their current training program is of paramount importance and their terms of their participation in a PLT apprenticeship program, including the process for the development of the regulation and the governance structure of the proposed trade.
The Board noted that the value of a PLT Apprenticeship program would be significantly reduced without Manitoba Hydro's participation, as Manitoba Hydro employs the vast majority of workers in the industry. The Board also noted that Manitoba Hydro is currently the only training provider equipped and able to deliver the capital intensive technical training for PLT, and has also indicated that it is willing and supportive of discussions to include non-Hydro employees in technical training at its facilities.
The majority of the Board supported the proposed regulation.
Motion 2016.01.03
To approve-in-principle the proposed PLT trade regulation and approve translation into regulation certificates for final approval by the Board Chair and the Minister of Jobs and the Economy.
Moved by Anita Campbell Seconded by Betty McInerney Carried. All in favour 5 in favour 1 opposed 2 abstained
2. Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) Trades Qualification Applications – CN Letter
In September 2015, Canadian National Railroad (CN) submitted 11 Trade Qualification applications in the Trade of Heavy Duty Equipment Technician on behalf of their employees who were enrolled in a 13 week exam preparation course and had experience in the Diesel Engine Mechanic trade. Scope of trade assessments conducted by the Branch for each of the applicants revealed significant gaps in their on-the-job work experience.
Apprenticeship Manitoba staff met with CN in December 2015 to discuss this issue and options for solution.
The A/Secretary and Ex-Officio Member requested that the Board provide guidance regarding Apprenticeship Manitoba's response to CN's request. The following solutions are being proposed for consideration:
o Approve CN's request in isolation and on this occasion only with the condition that certification examinations are sealed and not graded until candidates can demonstrate sufficient on-the-job experience.
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The Use of the Socratic Method in Legal Education
Mark A. Visger
This paper was completed and submitted in partial fulfillment of the Master Teacher Program, a 2-year faculty professional development program conducted by the Center for Faculty Excellence, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, 2013
Abstract
This paper examines the debate over the Socratic method in law school education. First, the teaching method its application in law schools is explained and how it is applied in law schools. Next, criticisms and defenses of the Socratic method are reviewed. Finally, the paper concludes with conclude with Stuckey's (2007) recommendations in his seminal work, Best Practices for Legal Education. Stuckey concludes that the method has value, but should be used properly to support educational objectives.
One of the defining features of law school education is the Socratic, or case, method of instruction. Popularized by the novel/movie The Paper Chase and Scott Turow's One L, the aggressive questioning method is a well known rite of passage for all law students. In this method, students, frequently chosen at random, are questioned closely about a particular appellate case and the rule derived from the case. Through a rigorous question and answer format, the class as a whole is expected to learn the legal rules and apply them to similar factual scenarios.
The Socratic method is not without controversy. It has largely remained unchanged since 1870, when Christopher Langdell established this method at Harvard Law School (Davis and Steinglass, 261). The method has continued without significant research into its effectiveness. Many legal educators have criticized the method as unduly harsh, ineffective, unnecessary, and harmful to women and minorities. On the other hand, defenders of the method maintain that it is vital for imparting vital legal skills to new students, so that they learn how to "think like a lawyer."
Before it is possible examine the critique of the Socratic method, it is necessary to examine how the method is utilized. Davis and Steinglass (1997) offer the most comprehensive description of the method. Generally, a student is selected to recite the case, with a view towards developing a "fact-and-rule-fit" (FARF) (Davis and Steinglass, 266). The questioning is designed to elicit the facts before the court and the applicable rule of law that was applied to these facts (265). From there, the questioning will proceed to a series of hypothetical situations to examine the contours of the legal rule and highlight significant aspects of the law (267). Other students in the class are expected to follow and be engaged in the discussion, gleaning the necessary knowledge and skills along the way (Schwartz, 352). The intent of this approach is to engage in a "cognitive apprenticeship" whereby students learn legal analysis skills, so that they can "think like a lawyer." (Stuckey, 134).
Criticisms of the method are numerous. Schwartz (2001) calls the model a "vicarious learning/self-teaching" method (351) and compares it to teaching swimming vicariously (35456). In addition, the method has not kept up with modern educational theory, which emphasizes multiple modes of instruction to account for various learning styles (Schwartz, 363). The method almost exclusively favors the verbal/aural method of learning to the exclusion of other methods (Madison 300-301). Similarly, oftentimes the method is used exclusively without reference to specific educational objectives (Stuckey, 133; Madison, 323). Because of its extensive use, students quickly "get it" and become bored with the legal instruction (Stuckey 134). As a result, little attention is paid to practical lawyering skills and students graduate law school with little practical ability to practice law (Stuckey, 138).
Other criticisms focus on the harmful effects of the method. The method can be harsh and degrading, and is viewed by some as a form of hazing. Some claim that the method is particularly harmful to women and minorities, who are particularly intimidated by the aggressive questioning. Others have complained that the method induces moral relativism into law students, where considerations of justice, fairness or other values are rendered irrelevant (Stuckey, 139-40). Critics charge that these harmful effects are unnecessary due to the fact that other teaching methods can achieve the same educational objectives without these negative side effects (Madison, 323-26).
While many criticisms abound, many defenders continue to argue that the Socratic method is vital and necessary to the legal education process. Vitiello (2005) writes the strongest defense of the method. He argues that the criticisms are overstated and not supported by objective evidence (971-79). Instead, the Socratic method is necessary to prepare law students for the rigors of law practice (Vitiello, 987-90). The intense questioning involved in the method teaches students to think on their feet and learn to express themselves orally, a vital skill no matter the type of law practice (Vitiello, 989-90). He also notes that the practice of law favors aural learners (much like the practice of Art History favors visual learners), and that other types of learners need to adapt to succeed in the practice of law (1009-1011). Similarly, Stropus (1996) argues that the method is necessary to force students to learn to properly "analyze cases," "think independently" and develop verbal skills (465-468). All advocates for the continued use of the method indicate that criticism is due to the misuse and/or overuse of the method and that the method itself imparts valuable skills.
One of the missing pieces in this back-and-forth between the two camps is objective research into the effectiveness of the method. Teich (1986) conducted a meta-analysis of the nine experimental comparisons of methods and found that no particular method was found to be superior, as assessed by test performance, with the exception of group instruction that was assisted by computer-assisted instruction (185-88). The great majority of the criticisms of the
technique is that they are anecdotal and not empirical (Ogloff et al., 181). As a result, we are left with anecdotal evidence on the effectiveness of the Socratic method.
Despite the criticisms, the method appears to be effective when used properly. The Carnegie Foundation report concludes that the method provides for "rapid socialization into the standards of legal thinking" but also concludes that law schools rely too strongly on the Socratic method. (Sullivan et al., 5). Stuckey's Best Practices monograph reaches a similar conclusion, and prescribes an extensive list of best practices for using the Socratic method. Stuckey's recommendations are as follows:
1. "Use the Socratic dialogue and case method for appropriate purposes." (211)
Stuckey notes that even critics concede effectiveness of the method in teaching critical skills, particularly the legal analysis, case analysis and the ability to "think on their feet." (211) However, he recommends that it only be used for those purposes and limit its use to those times that it "achieves clearly articulated educational goals more effectively and efficiently than other methods of instruction could achieve." (211)
2. "Be skilled in using Socratic discourse."(213)
Relying heavily on the Davis and Steinglass article, Stuckey recommends that teachers be skilled in understanding the progression and use of the method (213). Other critics have highlighted the fact that law professor receive minimal instruction on teaching and are generally chosen based on their success in legal practice and it is assumed that they will excel at teaching (Schwartz, 36465). As a result, Stuckey details the steps in the progression and the purpose of each step (213216). New law professors would do well to examine these steps.
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Utilizing remote sensing technology for monitoring chemically managed giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) populations
BRADLEY T. SARTAIN, JONATHAN P. FLEMING, AND CHRISTOPHER R. MUDGE*
ABSTRACT
Thousands of acres of giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) are managed annually in Louisiana and Texas, but management success is difficult to measure quantitatively. The objective of this research was to evaluate and develop remote sensing techniques to quickly and accurately assess giant salvinia health and herbicide efficacy in a field scenario. Field sampling data from Saline Lake, LA documented a negative correlation ($R^2 = -0.785$) between Landsat near-infrared (NIR) reflectance and visual percent control ratings. Additional research utilizing high-resolution WorldView-3 reflectance data indicated that percent control and NIR reflectance of giant salvinia in sampled plots were significantly correlated at 2 and 6 wk after treatment, with $P = 0.047$ and $P < 0.0001$, respectively. Additional data collected with a DJI Phantom drone and low-cost RGNIR Sentera Single Sensor during an 8-wk mesocosm study documented the strongest linear relationship ($R^2 = -0.914$) between percent control and NIR reflectance values, and the resulting linear regression equation was used to predict percent control values utilizing data collected in previous studies. The relationship between predicted and observed percent control values was linear and significant ($P \leq 0.0001$) and yielded $R$ and $R^2$ values of 0.918 and 0.843, respectively. On the basis of the NIR spectral response of giant salvinia to herbicide applications, remote sensing can provide beneficial information on the success or failure of large-scale herbicide applications.
Key words: drone, efficacy, herbicide, near-infrared, predict, reflectance, regression, satellite imagery.
INTRODUCTION
Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell) is a floating aquatic fern that has spread from its native range in South America to over 20 countries worldwide (Oliver 1993), including the United States (Johnson 1995). The ornamental plant trade is the likely vector for the intercontinental spread of giant salvinia. Botanical gardens and commercial horticulture have been linked to its introduction in Asia, Africa, North America, and Australia (Harley and Mitchell 1981, Nelson 1984, Thomas and Room 1986, Oliver 1993). It thrives in the southern United States, exhibits rapid growth, and forms dense mats that negatively affect water resources immediately after infestation. Extensive giant salvinia growth impedes waterborne navigation, transportation, irrigation, and recreational activities within infested water bodies (Pimentel et al. 1999). From an ecological and economic standpoint, this free-floating fern has the ability to degrade water quality and wildlife habitat, outcompete native plant species, lower property values, and lead to public health concerns (McFarland et al. 2004).
Large-scale management techniques such as lake drawdowns, salvinia weevil (Cyrtobagous salviniae Calder and Sands) release, and mechanical harvesting are often implemented for giant salvinia management; however, aquatic herbicides are one of the most commonly used and effective management tools (Netherland 2014). Thousands of acres of giant salvinia are chemically managed annually, but management success is difficult to measure quantitatively. Treatment sites can encompass large areas, upward of 500 ha, and certain areas within these sites can be difficult to access or completely inaccessible by boat.
Large-scale applications often use spot assessments and visual injury rating scales as a method to quantify herbicide efficacy; however, these can be subjective and biased to the observer (Madsen and Bloomfield 1993). Numerous environmental factors including coastal tide movement, wind, precipitation, water flow, human interactions, and plant decomposition can also affect assumptions of successful or unsuccessful control. These factors make it difficult for managers to determine if plants remaining within treatment areas are the result of plant recovery or reinestation from nontreated areas.
Currently, minimal effort has focused on monitoring herbicide efficacy, use patterns, and long-term control after operational management of giant salvinia. Widespread plant infestations, diminished funding, and limited trained personnel make it difficult to evaluate postherbicide application effectiveness. Although small-scale studies are beneficial and provide useful information regarding herbicide evaluations (Nelson et al. 2001, Mudge et al. 2016), additional monitoring tools need to be developed to determine if the best herbicides are being utilized in a field setting.
Remote sensing may be a potential monitoring method for assessing herbicide efficacy after field applications. It has
become an important tool for wetland resource managers because of limited access and large expanses of aquatic ecosystems (Carter 1982). Remote sensing involves the use of one or more sensors mounted on various platforms (e.g., aircraft, satellite, unmanned aerial vehicles) that collect information based on the reflection of electromagnetic (EM) radiation from a particular area or object (Thorp and Tian 2004). The EM spectrum is composed of different forms of EM radiation that are grouped according to wavelength (Thorp and Tian 2004). For instance, the human eye detects red, green, and blue EM radiation in the visible spectrum, which ranges from 400 to 700 nm in wavelength; however, this is only a small percentage of the EM spectrum (Thorp and Tian 2004). Near-infrared (NIR) light (700 to 1,300 nm) makes up another portion of the spectrum and is considered a good indicator of vegetation health. Unfortunately this spectrum is not visible to the human eye (Thorp and Tian 2004).
Optical remote sensors have the ability to detect and quantify reflectance of EM radiation from vegetation, including that in the NIR region (Thorp and Tian 2004). In the visible region of the spectrum, green vegetation often displays very low reflectance and energy transmission because of energy absorption by photosynthetic and plant pigments (Chappelle et al. 1992). In contrast, reflectance and transmittance is typically high in the NIR spectral region (700 to 1,300 nm) because of minute absorption of energy by subcellular particles/pigments and scattering at the interfaces of mesophyll cell walls (Gausman 1974, Gausman 1977, Slaton et al. 2001).
The ability of a herbicide to alter the physiological condition of a plant is also assumed to alter the plant’s spectral reflectance characteristics (Robles et al. 2010). Temporal herbicide injury and changes of energy reflectance have been documented in terrestrial plants (Adcock et al. 1990). However, little or no research is available that details changes of giant salvinia NIR reflectance in response to herbicide exposure. In aquatics, research has primarily focused on species differentiation (Best et al. 1981, Everitt et al. 2002, Jakubauskas et al. 2002, Everitt et al. 2008,), and success of biological control methods using reflectance data collected in the visible and NIR spectra (Everitt et al. 2005). Everitt et al. (2005) reported that moderate and severe feeding damage in plants infested with salvinia weevils during May and July had significantly lower NIR reflectance values in comparison with healthy plants. The mean NIR reflectance of giant salvinia with moderate feeding damage was reported as $16 \pm 1.2$ and $14.5 \pm 0.09$ in May and July, respectively (Everitt et al. 2005). Lower values of $9.5 \pm 0.4$ (May) and $10.3 \pm 1.3$ (July) were reported for plants with severe feeding damage (Everitt et al. 2005). In contrast, healthy plants in May and July documented a significantly higher mean NIR reflectance of $38.3 \pm 2.6$ and $35.7 \pm 2.6$, respectively (Everitt et al. 2005). In addition, Robles et al. (2010) documented that spectr | b1f28179-c456-42b7-83ca-3fcde4bf76f6 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | https://apms.org/wp-content/uploads/japm-57-01-14-full.pdf | 2022-05-21T08:54:01+00:00 | s3://commoncrawl/cc-index/table/cc-main/warc/crawl=CC-MAIN-2022-21/subset=warc/part-00286-bd7ecbba-8e15-4123-ae07-d9c98ad96845.c000.gz.parquet | 142,058,090 | 2,000 | eng_Latn | eng_Latn | 0.913722 | eng_Latn | 0.977817 | [
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Agriculture
Farm Credit agency says ‘no more loans’
An official of the Farm Credit Administration—the largest farm credit source in the United States—has announced a policy of cutting loans to the farm sector, regardless of impact on agricultural production.
George Irwin, chief economist for the agency, told reporters at a farm-credit conference at Mississippi State University during the first week in August: “Farm policy needs to focus on economic forces directly and not compromise the functioning of the credit delivery system... Credit cannot be used to prevent adjustment to forces that alter conditions of American agriculture.”
Irwin called for separating farm-credit policy from other farm matters in the upcoming 1985 farm bill process. He said that it was impossible to do anything about “heavily indebted farmers,” and that farm lending should be returned to the private sector.
Free Enterprise
Economist demands truce with the dope pushers
British-born economist Arnold Trebach issued a call in the *Wall Street Journal* Aug. 2 for legalization of drugs and a “truce” with drug-traffickers. Trebach is director of the National Committee on the Treatment of Intractable Pain and a top propagandist for the legalization of heroin for “medicinal” purposes.
“President Reagan’s War on Drugs is a failure,” Trebach wrote. “That is not surprising. Every major effort in the 70-year American crusade against these chemicals has also failed... My hope is that when sensible people look at what further escalation of the drug war would really mean, many of them will join me in declaring we have had enough of drug wars and deciding we can rationally co-exist with a good deal of drug use in our society because we do not have the power to make it go away...
“One sensible response to our heroin problems would be close to that now practiced in the United Kingdom, where doctors are allowed to provide heroin and a wide variety of other powerful drugs...
“The availability of legal marijuana would destroy demand in our largest illegal market.
“Of course, some experts argue that less-strict controls will produce an increase in the use, and, eventually, the abuse of drugs. Perhaps. However, there is strong evidence that there is a natural limit to the number of people who will use any drug, whether or not it is freely available.”
Ibero-American Trade
Tri-national consortium group formed for trade
Latinequip, a tri-national consortium to finance exports of capital goods between Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, was formed on Aug. 4. Within 90 days, machinery producers in each country will be able to finance their exports to the other two countries. The consortium is made up of three banks managed by the governments of Mexico and Argentina and the State of São Paulo.
Though vital for development, capital goods producers in Ibero-America have been badly hit by the depression caused by IMF policies, and have been producing at only 20-50% of their capacity.
U.S. “Recovery”
Volcker’s manipulations holding up market
An actual reading of Paul Volcker’s famous July 25 Senate testimony in which he supposedly created the “Volcker Rally,” reveals that—he didn’t. The *Wall Street Journal* and the press simply picked several words out of context to prove that the Fed has not and does not plan to tighten credit.
But, in fact, Volcker’s testimony repeated demands for budget slashing and threatened more rate rises if there are no slashes. Volcker touted the recovery, then said, “But the hard fact is the deficit remains huge in absolute and relative terms.” The deficit is sucking in foreign funds, and the “sustainability of the process... is in question,” he said. “As the U.S. becomes more and more dependent on foreign capital... interest rate pressures remain strong.”
The market, in fact, is only being held up by the most insane of 1929-style stock manipulations. *BusinessWeek* reports corporate profits rose sharply in the first half of 1984, inflating a consumer and stock-market bubble. The rise in profits is, in part, artificial, totaling tens of billions of dollars attributable to buy-backs of stock by corporations and the fraudulent accounting practices the corporations employ.
After selling $29 billion of equities in 1983, companies announced some $60 billion in buybacks in this year’s first quarter, and another $15 billion in the second quarter. Of this total, nearly $10 billion were in leveraged buy-backs. If the buyer borrows the money for the buy-back from the outside, the proceeds of the sale are booked as a gain on the income statement. If the company takes back the debt, interest paid on it flows to earnings.
Companies are also using leasing arrangements, whereby they sell an asset to an outside company, and then lease it back. The proceeds of the sale are counted as earnings, swelling profits, and the debt to lease the asset back is counted as operating debt and reduces the corporation’s debt-to-equity ratio.
International Trade
Soviets continue to stockpile U.S. corn
The Soviet Union gobbled up U.S. corn supplies at record rates for the fourth consecutive week, the U.S. Agriculture Department reported on Aug. 6. The Soviets purchased another 100,000 metric tons of U.S. corn, bringing to over 8.5 million tons the total amount of corn and wheat the Russians have purchased since June 29. The Soviets have bought 12.9 million tons of grain since the
beginning of the year.
The *Des Moines Register* reported on Aug. 1 that Soviet Trade Representative Albert Melnikov told the National Corngrowers Association meeting in Indianapolis in late July that the Soviets will buy more grain if the United States opens up its domestic markets to Soviet goods. Melnikov said the first step would be to grant most-favored-nation status to the Soviet Union. He said this was important to U.S. farmers because 68% of U.S. exports to the Soviet Union are agricultural products, but the "great disbalance" in this trade "does not encourage the Soviets to stimulate its trade with the United States." Melnikov stopped short of saying the Russians would stop its massive buying spree if most favored nation status were not granted, but reminded the corngrowers that "the U.S. is not the only source of supply now" for farm products.
One side effect of the present trade is that the Port of Houston is becoming increasingly dependent on Soviet grain sales for its existence. The *Houston Post* reported Aug. 4 that the recent increase in Soviet grain sales is the only good news for the Houston port, since much of the grain purchased by the Russians is being shipped from there.
According to trade figures, in 1981 2.1 million tons of wheat were shipped from Houston to the Soviets, representing 25.6% of all wheat exports from that city. This year's figures are expected to be significantly higher.
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**The Invisible Hand**
**'Stop U.S. farm parity, build down surpluses'**
"The parity price system is a notion totally incomprehensible to anyone but a U.S. farmer," a spokesman for the London-based International Wheat Council (IWC) said Aug. 9. The IWC, an inter-governmental organization, manages the International Wheat Agreement which began, in 1971, to impose a supranational, "order" on the grain markets backed by governments, to force individual nations to submit to the grain cartel.
"We're working at having the individual nations discuss their individual policies and eventually change them—the first point is that one country should not expand its production when another is building down, and in this way add to the surplus which we're trying to get rid of. A balance must be brought between supply and demand. Countries and national policies must work in the same direction at the same time. Under the previous U.S. administration, we were getting close to getting an agreement, but Reagan's free-market policies stopped it dead in its tracks."
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South Central Hispanic District Council of the Assemblies of God Standard Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Form
Section A - General Participant Information (please print)
Last Name _______________________________________ First __________________________________ Middle ___________________________________
SS # _________________________________________ Birth date ________________________________ Gender:
❏ Male❏ Female
Mailing address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street or P O Box
City, State, Zip
Home phone (____) ___________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________ Credential # ________________________
Section B - Designation of Beneficiaries
The following individual(s) shall be my beneficiary(ies). (Please check primary or contingent for each individual beneficiary). If any primary beneficiary predeceases me, the contingent beneficiary(ies) shall acquire the designated share of my account.
Name ____________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
❏ Primary
Address _____________________________________________City __________________State ________Zip_____________________
❏ Contingent
Social Security # _______________________ Date of Birth _________________ Relationship _________________________
Share _______%
Name ____________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
❏ Primary
Address _____________________________________________City __________________State ________Zip_____________________
❏ Contingent
Social Security # _______________________ Date of Birth _________________ Relationship _________________________
Share _______%
Name ____________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
❏ Primary
Address _____________________________________________City __________________State ________Zip_____________________
❏ Contingent
Social Security # _______________________ Date of Birth _________________ Relationship _________________________
Share _______%
Name ____________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
❏ Primary
Address _____________________________________________City __________________State ________Zip_____________________
❏ Contingent
Social Security # _______________________ Date of Birth _________________ Relationship _________________________
Share _______%
Name ____________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
❏ Primary
Address _____________________________________________City __________________State ________Zip_____________________
❏ Contingent
Social Security # _______________________ Date of Birth _________________ Relationship _________________________
Share _______%
Attach additional sheet, if needed, for beneficiary designations.
Please check just one:
❏ If a child of mine is listed as a primary beneficiary or contingent beneficiary and fails to survive me, his or her share shall go to my other children in equal shares
OR
❏ If a child of mine is listed as a primary beneficiary or contingent beneficiary and fails to survive me, his or her share shall go to his or her issue (my grandchildren) by right of representation.
The payor may rely fully on this designation, and I agree to promptly notify the payor if there is any change in the status of any primary or contingent beneficiary.
Section C - Signature
Participant's Signature____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________
PO Box 7929, Springdale, AR 72766
Phone: 479.756-5858 Email:email@example.com
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AGENDA
PUEBLO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
12:15 P.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
PUEBLO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 101 WEST 10TH STREET, FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
THE PUEBLO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS' (PACOG) MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM (SEE LINK BELOW).
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ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Citizen Comments)
CONSENT ITEMS (Carmen Howard, Manager):
1 Minutes of August 26, 2021 Meeting Action Required: Approve/Amend as Mailed
2 Treasurer's Report Action Required: Receive and File August 2021 Financial Report (If you have any questions, please contact Todd Mihelich, MGPM, PC, at 543-0516 prior to the meeting.)
REGULAR ITEMS:
PACOG TRANSPORTATION HEARING (John Adams, MPO Manager):
The Pueblo Area Council of Governments will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Unified Planning Work Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023. The item is set forth in the resolution listed as Regular Item No. 1. A notice of the public hearing for the item was published in the Pueblo Chieftain on September 7, 2021.
REGULAR ITEMS (CONT.):
1 A Resolution Adopting the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for Federal Fiscal Years (FFYs) 2022 and 2023 for the Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG) as the Designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Pueblo Urban Area in Compliance with 23 USC 134, 49 USC 5303, 23 CFR 450 and 500, and 49 CFR 613; and Authorizing and Directing the City of Pueblo in Accordance with the PACOG and City of Pueblo Delegation Agreement dated October 26, 2020 to Administer and Implement this UPWP in Accordance with all Applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Action Required: Approve/Disapprove/Modify
2 Chairperson's Report:
(A) Lunch Appreciation Action Required: Thank You to Colorado City Metropolitan District for Providing Lunch
3 Manager's Report (Carmen Howard)
4 Moving Pueblo County Forward - Joe Martinez Boulevard Expansion and Pueblo County Jail (Garrison Ortiz, Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners) Action Required: Presentation
5 Transportation Commissioner or CDOT Region 2 Director's Report (Terry Hart or Richard Zamora)
6 State Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) Update (Chris Wiseman, PACOG STAC Representative)
7 Status on Southwest Chief Passenger Rail (Chris Wiseman, PACOG Southwest Chief Passenger Rail Representative)
8 MPO Staff Report (John Adams, MPO Manager):
(A) A Resolution to Accept the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Safety Performance Measure Targets for the Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as per 23 U.S.C. Action Required: Approve/Disapprove/Modify
(B) GHG Rule Making Comment Period (Comment Period) Action Required: Informational
AGENDA--PACOG Meeting
September 23, 2021
REGULAR ITEMS (CONT.):
8 (Cont.) (C) SB260 and MMOF Fund Updates
Action Required: Informational
(D) 5- and 10-Year Pipeline of Projects
Action Required: Informational
(E) Other Transportation Matters
Action Required: Informational and Discussion, if necessary
9
Other Business
10
Future Agenda Items
ADJOURNMENT
LRS
(The next meeting of the Pueblo Area Council of Governments is to be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The meeting will be held in-person and virtually via Zoom.)
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Commercial
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CALL US NOW
Phone: (276) 694-5002
Email: email@example.com
Address: 18376 Jeb Stuart Highway P.O. Box 601 Stuart, VA 24171
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Year built: 1966
Status: Active
Listing Office: Blue Ridge
Mountain Real Estate, LLC
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Location/Subdivision:
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Apx Bldg SqFt: 14884 sq ft
# Levels: 1
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Aastrom Announces Collaboration With CPC Clinical Research for the Phase 3 REVIVE Study in Critical Limb Ischemia
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASTM), the leading developer of patient-specific, expanded multicellular therapies for the treatment of severe, chronic cardiovascular diseases, today announced a collaborative agreement with CPC Clinical Research (CPC), a non-profit, academic research organization led by William Hiatt, M.D. CPC will provide services related to the execution of Aastrom's Phase 3 REVIVE clinical studies for ixmyelocel-T, the company's expanded multicellular therapy.
"CPC has extensive experience in clinical trials research related to peripheral artery disease and wound healing," said Dr. Hiatt, president of CPC Clinical Research. "We are thrilled to collaborate with Aastrom on what we believe is one of the most welldesigned clinical development programs we've seen for CLI patients. We share their commitment to advancing the REVIVE Phase 3 clinical program for ixmyelocel-T to regulatory approval and to help provide a promising therapy to CLI patients — a population with a significant unmet medical need. Aastrom's clinical development program is a critically important translational step in the development of cellular therapies to treat human disease, a key objective of the University of Colorado Stem Cell Center."
CPC will manage and oversee the activities of the Eligibility Review Committee, which will be responsible for identifying and confirming the eligibility of no-option and poor option patients for participation in the REVIVE CLI clinical trials. They will also provide wound core laboratory services. For more than 20 years, CPC has provided services to support clinical trials research programs for many leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
In addition to his role as president of CPC, Dr. Hiatt is the Novartis Foundation endowed professor for cardiovascular research at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, with a clinical focus in vascular medicine. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Vascular Medicine, and has received many awards of excellence including the Julius H. Jacobson II, MD Physician Excellence Award from the Vascular Disease Foundation.
About CPC Clinical Research
Founded in 1989 by the University of Colorado, CPC Clinical Research is a not-for-profit clinical research and community health organization offering Phase 1 - 4 clinical research services and access to Key Opinion Leaders to sponsors around the world. CPC is affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Denver Health and the National Jewish Medical and Research Center.
About Aastrom Biosciences
Aastrom Biosciences is developing patient-specific, expanded multicellular therapies for use in the treatment of severe, chronic cardiovascular diseases. The company's proprietary cell-processing technology enables the manufacture of ixmyelocel-T, a patient-specific multicellular therapy expanded from a patient's own bone marrow and delivered directly to damaged tissues. Aastrom has advanced ixmyelocel-T into late-stage clinical development, including a planned Phase 3 clinical program to study patients with critical limb ischemia and two ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. For more information, please visit Aastrom's website at www.aastrom.com.
The Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3663
This document contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning clinical trial plans and progress, objectives and expectations, clinical activity timing, intended product development, the performance and contribution of certain individuals and expected timing of collecting and analyzing treatment data, all of which involve certain risks and uncertainties. These statements are often, but are not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "plans," "expects," "we believe," "we intend," and similar words or phrases, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "potential," "could," "may," or similar expressions. Actual results may differ significantly from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that may result in differences are the inherent uncertainties associated with clinical trial and product development activities, regulatory approval requirements, competitive developments, and the availability of resources and the allocation of resources among different potential uses. These and other significant factors are discussed in greater detail in Aastrom's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and Aastrom does not undertake to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect a change in its views or events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release except as required by law.
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Springfield College
Sequencing Guide English Major (non-teaching) (ENGL) 2020-2021
If you entered in 2020-2021, use this as a guide for sequencing your courses. Requirements are subject to change and may not be offered when listed. Use your online degree audit to verify your progress, and always confirm your plans with your advisor.
GenEd Requirements, Electives, and College Requirements
In addition to the major requirements listed below, you will need to fill the following General Education (GenEd) categories:
* WLPL 100, Exploring Movement & Wellness (1 cr)
* Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr)
* Aesthetic Expression (3 cr)
* Themed Explorations (9 cr)
* 200-level Wellness & Physical (1 cr)
* Scientific Reasoning (4 cr)
* Historical and Social (3 cr)
* 300-level Wellness & Physical (1 cr)
* Spiritual and Ethical (3 cr)
This major typically requires 36 credits to complete. In addition to the GenEd and major requirements listed, you must complete:
* 47 elective credits or more (depending on GenEds selected) to total at least 120 credits
* The residency requirement—45 credits taken at Springfield College (including 15 of your last 30)
* A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher
ENGL Major Requirements – Typical Second-Year Schedule
Fall or Spring:
Choose one course (3 credits) from the following:
ENGL 251, African American Literature I (3 cr)
ENGL 241, American Literature I (3 cr; also fills one WAC requirement)
ENGL 261, British Literature I (3 cr; also fills one WAC requirement)
Choose one course (3 credits) from the following:
ENGL 242, American Literature II (3 cr; also fills one WAC requirement)
ENGL 252, African American Literature II (3 cr)
ENGL 262, British Literature II (3 cr; also fills one WAC requirement)
Plus GenEds, major requirements with flexible timing, or electives (as applicable) to total 30 credits for the year
ENGL Major Requirements – Typical Third-Year Schedule
Fall or Spring:
There are no major requirements specifically recommended for your third year. You should select GenEds, major requirements with flexible timing, or electives (as applicable) to total 30 credits for the year
Additional ENGL Major Requirements – Flexible Timing
ENGL 377, The History of the English Language (3 cr; typically taken 3rd or 4th year)
ENGL 301, Advanced Composition (3 cr; typically taken 3rd or 4th year)
Select one course (3 credits) from the following (typically taken 2nd or 3rd year; all choices fulfill a WAC requirement):
ENGL 226, Creative Writing (3 cr)
ENGL 305, Writing for the Professions (3 cr)
ENGL 307, Writing and Reading Fiction (3 cr)
ENGL 306, Reading and Writing Poetry (3 cr)
ENGL 308, Writing and Reading Creative Non-fiction (3 cr)
Select four ENGL courses (12 credits) at the 200- level or above, including at least one (3 credits) at the 300- level or above:
ENGL 2___/3___ (3 cr)
ENGL 3___/4___ (3 cr)
ENGL 2___/3___ (3 cr)
ENGL 2___/3___ (3 cr)
**EDUC 210, Children's Literature, COMM 234, Newspaper, and ENGL 235, Internship may also be used to fulfill ENGL electives.
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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SONEPAT
भारतीय सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान सोनीपत
(An Autonomous Institute of National Importance under Act of Parliament)
I-Tech, Techno Park, IITD Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonepat-131029 (Haryana)
Phone: +91 1302987902, Email: email@example.com, website: www.iiitsonepat.ac.in
APPLICATION FORM
Ph.D Programme for Full Time / Working Professionals- 2024 (Even Semester)
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE),Information Technology (IT) , Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Mathematics
ACADEMIC SESSION (2024-2025(Even Sem))
The Application Fees shall be as under:
Details of Application Fee: (attach proof of payment on the front page of the application)
Application Fee can be paid either through –
* By UPI/NEFT/RTGS in the following Bank Account as mentioned in the Information broucher.
* Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of Indian Inst of Info Tech Society Sonipat" or "IIIT Sonepat" payable at Sonipat or
Affix Recent Passport size photograph
To,
The Ph.D Coordinator
IIIT SONEPAT,
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SONEPAT
SBIT CAMPUS MEERUT ROAD PALLRI SONEPAT
Postal Code:- 131023
PHONE NO:- 0130-2987921
Sir/Madam,
I wish to seek admission in IIIT Sonepat and submit the following particulars for consideration:
1. Category of Application (Please tick:✓whichever is applicable) (READ Information broucher for Different category of Admission)
2. Fill All Column of this application Form-
* one full time vacant seat under (SF-O)-Visvesvaraya is only for CSE/IT
Course to which admission is sought (Please tick:✓whichever is applicable)
Ph.D. - (CSE /IT) /Maths/ ECE
Personal Details
Name
Marital Status : (Married / Unmarried
Sex: (Male/ Female)
Category
Admission Category - Full Time and Working Professional
Kindly read Information brochure carefully before applying your admission category. Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria and mandatory documents are given there.
For filling your choice for admission, you have following admission category. choose carefully.
(A) For Full Time Mode there are two Options as
1. (self-financed others) (SF-O)
2. (Project Sponsored) (P-S)
3. Self-financed others (SF-O)- Visvesvaraya
******************************************************************************************
(B) For Part Time (working professional Mode) there are two categories
Category - (i)- Candidates from Industry
1. (External Industry) (EX-I)
2. (External Industry Sponsored) (EX-IS)
Category - (ii)- candidates form Academic Institutions
1. (Self-financed Academics) (SF-A)
2. (Sponsored Academics) (S-A)
******************************************************************************************
5
Fellowship/scholarship/Funding from Private trusts/Private industry/ Government or semi government (If yes, specify details):
Details of GATE exam , if any
Year of passing :
_______________
GATE Score :
_______________
Rank :
_______________
Details of NET/Equivalent Exam, if any
Year of passing :
_______________
NET Score :
_______________
Rank :
_______________
NET or JRF
_______________
Details of any other Exam/Score, if any
Year of passing :
_______________
Exam Name :
_______________
Rank :
_______________
Mention the area of research (if, any) Specify three to Four keywords for your research area
Details of Publications or Patents if any (attach separate sheet if needed.)
Educational Qualifications
Any other
Summary of Experience ( if any)
Any Other Information relevant to your application ( Mention briefly)
1. List of Documents (Self Attested copy to be sent with application form):
[x] The hard copy of the Prescribed Application Form duly signed on all the pages.
[x] 10th Standard Certificate for date of Birth verification.
[x] Graduation Mark-Sheets for all years.
[x] Graduation Degree Certificate.
[x] Post graduation Degree & Mark-Sheets for all semesters.
[x] Letter of Consent (Annexure 2) /experience/ Service Certificate from the Employer
[x] EWS and OBC Certificate (wherever applicable) issued in the current Financial Year only
[x] SC/ST/PwD Certificates (wherever applicable) in prescribed performa
[x] Actual DD or original NEFT receipt
[x] Annexure 1,2
DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE:
I, Mr./Ms._________________hereby declare that the information submitted above is correct. If selected, I promise to abide by rules and regulations of the institute in force and amended from time to time. I have read the rules/ordinances of the programme or which I am applying and promise to abide by that.
Date:
(Signature of the Candidate)
Application should be sent by post/hand delivery at the following address
The Ph.D Coordinator,
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SONEPAT
SBIT CAMPUS MEERUT ROAD PALLRI SONEPAT
Postal Code:- 131023
PHONE NO:- 0130-2987921
Note:-
1. The envelope containing the Application Form shall mention on the top in bold "Application for Ph.D. in the "<CSE> & <IT> OR <ECE> OR < Mathematics>" with Modes as- "<Working Professional> OR <Full Time>"candidate name, address and phone number written on it.
2. It is Mandatory to Fill the Google Form as mentioned below along filling this application Link to fill Google Form is https://forms.gle/18UN8LZjt4cK25967
3. The last date for submission of application is 18-11-2024 till 5:00 PM
GENERAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES
[x] Application Form should be filled neatly and legibly in English only by the applicant in BLOCK LETTERS.
[x] The applicant should write his/ her name, father's name, mother's name as given in the School Certificate of Board / University.
[x] No column should be left blank in the Application Form. Incomplete Application Forms will be summarily rejected.
[x] Latest passport size color photograph should be affixed in the box provided.
[x] Application Forms not accompanied with required/requested documents/fee will not be considered further. If admitted, the student will be required to produce original certificates/ documents.
[x] After submitting the Application form, no students are allowed to take back their Application form.
[x] Submission of the Application Form does not guarantee admission.
[x] The applicant has read and understood information Broucher for this call before applying for the Ph.D programe.
Annexure-1
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (SOP)
Statement of Purpose (SOP) is an opportunity to share with the admission committee your thoughts and feelings about Ph.D. studies at IIIT Sonepat including your preparation for the same.
Briefly describe past project/ research work done by you. Restrict yourself to 500--600 words. The personal SOP will aid the admission committee in evaluating your application.
1) If you are applying for more than one academic discipline, you may include a separate SoP for each discipline.
2) The proposal should contain
a) Problem identification / research area,
b) A brief review of literature, and
c) Methodology.
Applicant Name: _______________________________________________
Ph.D. Programme in CSE,IT / ECE / Mathematics / Engish________________________________
Ph.D. Programme mode Full Time / Working professional_______________
Ph.D. Programme mode Category Full Time / Working professional- (EX-I) / (EX-IS)/ (SF-A)/ (S-A)/ (SF-O)/ (P-S)/ (SF-O)- Visvesvaraya ___________________________________ ( Mention your Choice)
Annexure-2
LETTER OF CONSENT
LETTER OF CONSENT FROM THE EMPLOYER
Dear Sir,
This is to certify that Shri./Smt./Kum.____________________is an employee of our Company/Organization/College/University since________________and is currently serving as______________________________ (designation) and he/she can pursue his/her doctoral studies in Full Time/working professional mode at IIIT Sonepat in relevant stream/field.
Signature & Seal of the Head of the Company / Organization / College / University
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1525 11th Avenue Construction Update
March 2019
Construction Activity
In February, the team accomplished the following:
* Exterior glazing.
* Ongoing building envelope work.
Upcoming activities include:
* Continued street improvement work along 11th Avenue.
* Sidewalk plantings.
* Green roof vegetation installation.
* Equipment testing, inspections and commissioning.
Street and pedestrian interruptions are as follows:
11th Avenue: The west sidewalk on 11th Avenue will be closed for the duration of street work activities.
STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK 3/14 - 4/1
Street work will be occurring throughout March along 11th Avenue from Pike Street to Pine Street. The street will be reduced to one northbound lane from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Periodic noise and vibration is to be expected throughout the duration of these activities.
Although all parking on 11th is anticipated to be closed for the duration of street work activities, our team is working diligently to mitigate these impacts and potentially reopen parking adjacent to the project after 3:30 p.m.
Safety
Please be aware that traffic to and from the site will be increased due to green roof vegetation, planting and sidewalk work. The west sidewalk on 11th Avenue is closed during working hours. Flaggers will be present to facilitate vehicles entering and exiting the site.
About the Project
Sellen is partnering with Legacy Commercial and Ankrom Moisan Architects to deliver Legacy Capitol Hill at 1525 11th Avenue.
We are committed to being a good neighbor from start to finish. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns.
SUBSCRIBE
Visit our website to subscribe to future project updates and communications: www.sellen.com/1525_11th
SCHEDULE
October 2017 to Spring 2019
CONTACT US
Scott Mackie, Senior Superintendent 206.391.9140 | firstname.lastname@example.org
Project Email Inbox
email@example.com
1525 11th Avenue
Street Improvement Work
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November 25, 2023
To,
Department of Corporate Services
BSE Limited
25th Floor, P. J. Tower,
Dalal Street,
Fort, Mumbai- 400 001
Security ID: LESHAIND
Security Code: 533602
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: Disclosure of material events required under regulation 30 read with SEBI Circular CIR/CFD/CMD/4/2015 dated 9th September, 2015 – Resignation of Mrs. Leena Ashok Shah as an Additional Executive Director of the company.
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD/4/2015 dated September 9, 2015, we wish to inform that Mrs. Leena Ashok Shah, Additional Executive Director of the Company has resigned from the post of an Additional Executive Director of the Company with effect from November 19, 2023 due to health issue.
The Company has received her resignation letter dated November 19, 2023.
Please take the same on your records.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For, Lesha Industries Limited
Shalin A. Shah
Director
DIN: 00297447
SHALIN ASHOK SHAH
7th Floor, Ashoka Chambers,
Mithakhali Six Roads,
Ahmedabad - 380 006.
Phone : +91 - 79 - 26463227
Web: www.lesha.in
E-mail : email@example.com
CIN: L27100GJ1992PLCO18607
November 19, 2023
To,
The Board of Directors
Lesha Industries Limited
7th Floor, Ashoka Chambers,
Opp.HCG Hospital,
Mithakhali Six Roads,
Ahmedabad – 380 006,
Gujarat.
Sub: Resignation from the office of Executive Director of the Company.
Dear Sir,
I, Leena Ashok Shah (DIN: 02629934), hereby tender my resignation from the office of Additional Executive Director of the Company, due to Health issue, with immediate effect i.e. November 19, 2023. I request you to kindly take the resignation on record.
I would like to thank all my esteemed Board members for extending their support and cooperation during my association with the company.
Further, I request you to complete all the formalities with regard to my resignation including filling of required forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and intimating to other relevant authorities as may be required.
Thanking You.
Yours faithfully,
Leena Ashok Shah
Additional Director
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2013 PCISA Silver PCCs A-div
Series Standing - 7 races scored
Regatta results saved: Sunday, April 21, 2013 10:18:12 PM PDT
Division: FJ
(24 boats) (top)
Total
Principal Race Officer: Jeff Zarwell
Jury Chair: Forrest Gay
Version 5.6: Regatta scoring by JavaScore, an Open Source project available at http://www.gromurph.org/javascore
2013 PCISA SIlver PCCs B-div
Series Standing - 7 races scored
Regatta results saved: Monday, April 22, 2013 12:03:23 PM PDT
Division: FJ (24 boats) (top)
Pos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Poly
Total
Pos
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Principal Race Officer: Jeff Zarwell
Jury Chair: Forrest Gay
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Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard
The Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard (the Scorecard) is:
* A house energy rating program - released in 2017 across Victoria.
* Aimed at existing houses, but can be used on new builds, including plans.
* Delivered by accredited assessors only.
* Designed to provide the householders or property manager with tailored advice on energy performance and options for improvement.
The Scorecard process
* The assessor visits the home and enters data into the Scorecard tool.
* A certificate is produced once the information input is complete.
* The assessor explains the results and discusses options to improve the rating and/or comfort.
* The assessor can offer or refer the customer for upgrades or other services.
* Over 2,000 Scorecard assessments completed to February 2019
* 39 Scorecard assessors accredited
* Comprehensive quality assurance program
* Evidence requirements
* Telephone surveys
* Audits
Scorecard fast facts
Scorecard:
* Assists with adapting homes to climate change
* Improve occupant health in extreme weather conditions
* Helps alleviate the stress associated with difficulties paying bills
Scorecard and Smart Urban Futures
Energy Savvy Upgrades
Purpose
Assess and upgrade 700 homes of vulnerable or disadvantaged households across Victoria
Objectives
* Reduce the energy costs of participating households
* Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
* Improve comfort levels
* Improve energy literacy
Energy Savvy Upgrades
Opportunities to participate
| Area | Timing | Request for Tender Out |
|---|---|---|
| City of Greater Dandenong and surrounds | November 2018 to May 2019 | Closed |
| City of Greater Bendigo | April 2019 to August 2019 | Closed |
| Victoria wide | July 2019 to November 2020 | Early March 2019 |
| City of Ballarat and Shires of Golden Plains, Hepburn, Moorabool and Pyrenees | July 2019 to February 2021 | Early March 2019 |
| Cities of Brimbank and Hume | June 2020 to February 2021 | February 2020 |
* General Scorecard information – www.energy.vic.gov.au/energy-efficiency/residentialefficiency-scorecard
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Certificate of Recognition
Presented To;
Cody Whipple
In Appreciation For Your Hard Work And Dedication
During The Transition Of This Administration
Public Safety
February 01, 2007
Date
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.
Sino Vision Worldwide Holdings Limited
新維國際控股有限公司
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands and continued in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8086)
COMPLETION OF THE ISSUANCE OF CONVERTIBLE BONDS UNDER GENERAL MANDATE
Reference is made to the announcements of Sino Vision Worldwide Holdings Limited dated 1 September 2021 (the "Announcement") in relation to the proposed issuance of convertible bonds under general mandate. Unless other stated, capitalised terms used herein have the same meanings as those defined in the Announcement.
The Board is pleased to announce that all Conditions under the Subscription Agreement were fulfilled and the Completion took place on 10 September 2021. The Bonds with the principal amount of HK$8,000,000 were issued to EAI Management Consultant Limited in accordance with the terms of the Subscription Agreement.
By order of the Board
Sino Vision Worldwide Holdings Limited
Lo Pak Ho
Chairman
Hong Kong, 10 September 2021
As at the date of this announcement, the executive Directors are Mr. Lo Pak Ho, Mr. Bai Long and Mr. Huang Qing and the independent non-executive Directors are Ms. Liu Pui Shan, Mr. Chiam Tat Yiu and Ms. Xu Yilei.
– 1 –
This announcement, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement herein or this announcement misleading.
This announcement will remain on the "Latest Company Announcements" page of the GEM website at http://www.hkgem.com for at least 7 days from the date of its publication and on the website of the Company at http://www.sinovisionworldwide.com.
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ROTARY WING (CREW SERVED WEAPON) ENGAGEMENTS
JSP 403 Volume 3
Edition 1 Change 3
Chapter 4
ROTARY WING (CREW SERVED WEAPON) ENGAGEMENTS
GENERAL
0401. Aim. The aim of this chapter is to detail the policy and principles for the safety of Rotary Wing Crew Served Weapons (RWCSW) engagements on Defence Land Ranges worldwide
0402. Definition. Crews served weapons are pintle mounted and fired from helicopter doors and/or ramps; they are aimed and operated by a crew member other than the flying pilots/observer/Weapons Systems Operator (navigator) in the front crew positions. Handheld weapon systems can be fired from helicopter doors and/or ramps by Special Forces (SF) personnel, SASC qualified snipers or Fleet Protection Group Royal Marine personnel (Maritime Sniper Teams) but are not classed as RWCSW.
0403. Lead. The Rotary Wing Air to Surface Working Group is the lead for coordinating the MOD procedures for RWCSW engagements. As the Defence Competent Authority, Joint Helicopter Command Headquarters (JHCHQ) provides the Chairman and Secretary for the Rotary Wing Air to Surface Working Group (RWASWG) which reports through the Air to Surface/Surface to Air Working Party (ASSAWP) to the Defence Land Ranges Safety Committee (DLRSC).
0404. Competent Authority. RWCSW are classified as Personal, Individual or Support weapons. Director Infantry (DInf) is the Defence Competent Authority for RWCSW and is the awarding body for skill at arms and range qualifications required for their use.
0405. Range Use. RWCSW live firing is only to take place on ranges authorized and operated in accordance with JSP 403.
SAFETY
0406. The safety of personnel, property and livestock is paramount and the ultimate responsibility for the airborne safe practice rests with the RCO who may also be the aircraft commander. The following practices are to be adhered to at all times:
a. Clear Range Procedure. Steps are to be taken, in so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that the Range Impact Area/Zone is clear of unauthorised personnel, livestock and traffic before firing or hazardous training commences; and that it remains clear for the duration that the hazard exists. Sentries, vedettes, radar, closed circuit television surveillance, or a combination thereof, may be used to satisfy clear range procedures. These measures are to be laid down in Range Standing Orders. Clear Range Procedure is defined in Volume IV.
b. Ballistic Safety Traces. Only Weapon Danger Areas (WDA)/Hazard Impact Area Traces (HIAT) recommended by the Defence Ordnance Safety Group (DOSG), approved by the Service/Agency chain of command and authorized by the relevant Integrated Project Team (IPT) in the DE&S may be used for RWCSW engagements on ranges.
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c. Laser Safety. Laser Safety Clearances are to be obtained by the relevant Service/Agency chain of command. Lasers are not to be employed unless a clearance is held by the range.
RANGE CONTROL
0407. Air to surface gunnery is only to be carried out on a range with the approval of the Range Safety Officer (RSO) or the Range Safety Officer (Air Traffic Control) (RSO(ATC)). The conduct of live firing practices is the responsibility of the user unit which provides the Range Conducting Officer (RCO).
a. RSO. The RSO, a member of the Range Staff, is the person who has the overall responsibility for the safe operation of a particular range and is responsible for the clear range procedure.
b. RSO(ATC). The RSO(ATC) on dedicated Air Weapons Ranges (AWR) is an officer or senior NCO of the Air Traffic Control Branch who holds a minimum endorsement of TC(AWR)L. The RSO(ATC) has overall responsibility for the safe execution of a particular range detail and for the co-ordination of the practice should more than one user be on the range.
c. RCO. The RCO is the qualified, current and competent person who is appointed by the Exercise Director/Commanding Officer/Head of unit or organisation to be responsible for the safe conduct of firing in accordance with the relevant Service/Agency range instructions.
d. DE&S/TEST. Range control at DE&S/TEST ranges will be in accordance with the relevant Range Standing Orders and with the Trial Specification where applicable.
e. Sea Ranges. Air-to-surface firing entirely over the sea, in other than designated ranges, is to be conducted in accordance with single service regulations.
0408. Qualification. For air-to-surface firing to take place, Gunners must be either qualified and current, or firing under the supervision of the relevant Service air to surface gunnery instructor. The following personnel are qualified to act as air-to-surface gunnery instructors on the ranges specified:
a. RN: Helicopter Warfare Instructors(HWI) on RN ranges and on dedicated AWR.
b. Army 1 : Air Door Gunner Instructor(ADGI) on all ranges.
c. RAF: Air Gunnery Instructor(AGI) on dedicated AWR.
0409. Currency. Gunners are not to fire unless they are deemed current in accordance with individual Service regulations, are undergoing initial training or are regaining currency under supervision of a suitably qualified Air to Surface gunnery instructor. T&E operations are to be in accordance with the Trial Specification.
PREPARATION AND SUPERVISION
1 This includes members of the RM who have completed an appropriate course of training with the Army.
ROTARY WING (CREW SERVED WEAPON)
JSP 403 Volume 3
ENGAGEMENTS
Edition 1 Change 3
0410. The RCO wil be responsible for the planning, preparation, briefing, safe conduct and supervision of air to surface live firing practices.
0411. The RCO will ensure that:
a. A suitable range is identified, booked and liaison established.
b. The RSO/RSO(ATC) has access to the relevant WDA/HIAT.
c. The WDA/HIAT has been applied to the satisfaction of the Range Staff for that range.
d. The firer has completed all appropriate training and is under the supervision of a Safety Supervisor.
e. A full safety brief is given to all those who will be on the range during the firing period.
f. A detailed range brief and air gunnery exercise safety brief is conducted. As a minimum, these briefs should include the following points:
Weapon Safety
Laser Safety
Communications
Voice Procedures
Range clearance
Maximum height & speed of aircraft.
Circuit Patterns/Profile
Movement box and firing line identification
Dry/Live/Hot Runs
Arcs & Arc markers
Refuelling location
Loading
Arming
Firing
Targets
Stop actions
Actions on - Weapons Misfires/Stoppages
Limitations
Emergencies
Debrief and Reports
Accident/Incident Procedures
g. An armourer and/or AT is to be either present or available in accordance with
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regulations applicable to the weapon type.
0412. The following conditions apply to all air to surface RWCSW live firing on to ranges:
a. Weapon safety catches are to be kept in the SAFE position until the aircraft is in such a position that any deliberate or accidental firing would result in all rounds impacting in the RDA.
b. The weapon is not to be selected to LIVE until a clearance has been given by
the RCO or RSO(ATC).
c. Weapons may not be fired until the correct target has been positively identified and confirmed by the firer and Safety Supervisor.
d. Safety catches are to be applied after each weapon event.
e. It is the responsibility of the aircraft Commander to ensure that the maximum height and speed stipulated for the WDA are not exceeded.
0413. Laser. Non-eye safe lasers are to be treated as live weapons since direct, diffuse, wet target and specular laser reflections can be dangerous. Further details are in Chapter 2 and in Volume I, Chapter 9 of this JSP.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTROL
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ACTION!
Series Concept
"ACTION!" chronicles the life of wanna-be director BLAKE JOHNSON, 13, who loves movies – especially movies with lots of explosions, monsters, mayhem and/or ACTION!
However, Blake doesn't just watch movies – he makes them, usually with the help of his trusty best friend, EUBIE WINKERTON, and his lackey – er, little brother – ADAM, 8.
Blake has a huge crush on the girl next door – GLORIA, 15 – but she refuses to associate with him, let alone be in one of his lame movies. Eubie is head-over-heels for Gloria's best friend WREN – who, naturally, thinks he's an idiot.
The main plot of each show revolves around the usual trials and tribulations of being a dorky kid – such as chasing girls and dodging bullies -- but with the added comedy hook of trying to get a movie made – almost always incompetently.
In the vein of i-Carly, "ACTION!" fits perfectly into today's interactive, wired fan base, with plenty of on-line tie-ins (including movie-making "how-to"s).
CONTACT: Neal Havener, 614.264.6669, firstname.lastname@example.org
Unlike i-Carly, "ACTION!" is aimed at a target audience of young boys (8 to 13) first, THEN young girls (8 to 13). It also has mainstream breakout possibility because of the adult characters who regularly appear on the show with their own issues and stories.
Like i-Carly, the show has a huge potential in music marketing and other commercial tie-ins.
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Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières > English > Movements > Common Goods & Environment (Movements) > Climate (Movements) > Does Extinction Rebellion have a race problem?
Does Extinction Rebellion have a race problem?
Sunday 1 December 2019, by GAYLE Damien (Date first published: 4 October 2019).
Critics say group is not doing enough to involve people of colour, or expose links between climate crisis and inequality
It was just a tweet, and whoever sent it probably didn't think much about it. It was a sunny day in July and environmental activists had blocked the Strand with a big blue boat.
"Live from the royal courts of justice," Extinction Rebellion London wrote. "It has been announced that all protesters arrested during the April rebellion will be prosecuted. We are asking the police and legal system to concentrate on issues such as knife crime, and not non-violent protesters who are trying to save our planet."
For those with ears tuned to hear it, the dogwhistle sounded clear. Stop bothering us non-violent protesters; focus instead on those frightening inner-city neighbourhoods, where black children carry knives.
"It was feeding into a racist narrative," says Guppi Bola, an activist with the Wretched of the Earth, an environmental group that focuses on black, brown and indigenous voices. "When those kinds of things come up, then of course you are not going to feel welcome."
In less than a year, Extinction Rebellion (XR) has established itself as one of the UK's highest-profile environmental campaign groups. Its mass civil disobedience protests have helped raise concern over green issues to a record high.
Its representatives have met government ministers and spoken to MPs. On Monday, it promises to start shutting down Westminster "for as long as it takes" to achieve its three main goals: for the government to tell the truth about the climate emergency; for the UK to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025; and for citizens' assemblies to devise policy to tackle the crisis.
But from the start XR has faced questions over its ability to reach out to diverse communities. Some critics go further, suggesting its tactics, its framing of key issues and a series of communications missteps show a carelessness around issues of race – or even institutional racism.
As climate anxiety increases, XR says it has listened to the criticisms and is prepared to make changes in order to reach as many people as possible.
But why is the movement so white? Why is that a problem? And what can be done to change it?
XR's lack of diversity is not unique to the wider environmental movement – a "white middle-class ghetto", in the words of one NGO chief, with research in 2017 finding the "environment profession" – including workers at green NGOs – was the second least diverse of all sectors in the UK, after farming.
So when a small group of activists got together in a Stroud living room last year to found a radical environmental movement, it was no surprise that they were white, or that they have gone on to create a movement in their own image.
With many of its key activists from rural or semi-rural areas, Extinction Rebellion rolls into town like the left wing of the Countryside Alliance. The protest culture of its core supporters is rooted in a new age hippy aesthetic of paisley robes, circus skills, camping, roll-ups and psytrance music.
"Outside of environmental thinktanks and environmental organisations, grassroots organising is often very isolating for people of colour, particularly in the kinds of cultures or activities that are decided on," Bola said.
"They lack inclusive cultures." Protest groups often meet in pubs, which can be alienating for Muslims, she points out. Actions often involve "conditions people are not very comfortable with", such as hiking or camping. Britons from an ethnic minority background are less likely to visit the natural world, research suggests "they might not have the kit".
So while people from black and minority ethnic groups have been spokespeople for XR, and have taken part in actions, Metropolitan police statistics show that nine in 10 of the 1,100 activists arrested in the group's April protests in London were white –a city in which four in 10 residents are not.
"Instead of using your privilege to get arrested, how about using it to stop other people getting arrested"
A central plank of XR's campaign strategy is to sacrifice as many activists to arrest as possible. Its supporters use a range of non-violent tactics to cause disruption and gain attention, then – in contrast to protest movements of the past – they allow themselves to be arrested without resistance.
They believe it is because of that sacrifice – the willingness to be arrested and go to prison – that people will take their message seriously. But it is a strategy that many black activists say they cannot adopt.
"The way they conceptualise the police and the state, and being arrested, alienates a lot of people of colour, a lot of migrant people," said Susuana Amoah, an environmental activist from Brighton who has run workshops on the green movement's approach to race.
"They have so much faith in the system to be on their side and not send them to prison, or not send them to prison for long. And the bravery around that. People of colour can't do that. It won't happen for us.
In an open letter published in May, XR was challenged by the Wretched of the Earth to rethink its message and strategy to take into account "an ongoing analysis of privilege, as well as the reality of police and state violence".
Bola helped to draft that letter. "I do remember the response from XR's Twitter … which was 'people of colour are more harshly impacted by a police society and the judicial system and so it is the role of white people to stand up for them and take the lead'," she said.
"I was like, 'Um, I mean, I guess so'. And I guess in a strategic, well-organised aligned action that would involve people of colour at the start of the decision-making process."
Or, as another activist put it to the Guardian: "Instead of using your privilege to get arrested, how about using it to stop other people getting arrested?"
Initial messaging from the group eschewed issues of race or the idea of intersectionality – where environmental issues are considered in connection with those of race, poverty, class and misogyny – as divisive and likely to alienate more potential supporters than they would attract.
There was an effort to present the environment issue as "beyond politics" and to use language that could attract those on the right as much as the left. As a result, no one apparently thought to raise the alarm when the committee drafting the group's founding document – a "declaration of rebellion" read out in Parliament Square last November – decided it should raise fears of "mass migration".
"There is a real threat of far-right xenophobia being fuelled through the narrative of climate change," Bola said. The fear is that such rhetoric could prefigure a populist turn to eco-fascism – an end that Gail Bradbrook, XR's co-founder, has said is among her greatest fears for the future.
At the core of XR's message is the idea that humanity is running out of time. "If we do not act now, we face extinction," one early press release asserted. "At the very least we will witness the breakdown of society as we know it." But as critics have pointed out, the very real effects of climate change and environmental destruction are already being felt by billions of people.
"Extraction of the Alberta tar sands has been happening for 50 years," said Suzanne Dhaliwal, whose No Tar Sands campaign was the first in the UK to highlight the struggles of indigenous people in Canada.
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2017 Middle School Summer School Programs
Location: Pflugerville Middle School 1600 W. Settlers Valley Drive, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Middle School Course Recovery
June 7 – June 27, 2017 (15 days) Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Principal: Melissa Brydson
Students may only register for one course. Students may regain a maximum of one (1) course during summer school, if they attend at least 90% of the days assigned, and pass the course.
Recovery courses are for students who have previously taken a course on campus, but failed it. Students may enroll in these courses ONLY with counselor approval. Please direct all questions to the student's school counselor.
| Sixth Grade | Seventh Grade | Eighth Grade |
|---|---|---|
| English/Language Arts 6 | English/Language Arts 7 | English/Language Arts 8 |
| World Cultures | Texas History | US History |
| Math 6 | Math 7 | Math 8 |
| Science 6 | Science 7 | Science 8 |
Program Coordinator: Koby Todd
This program is for Identified AVID students.
- Breakfast and Lunch are provided.
- *Transportation will be provided at Campus/Neighborhood Hub locations
*Transportation for 2017 Summer School: Campus and Neighborhood Hub Locations
In an effort to ensure greater consistency, reliability, and communication regarding summer school transportation, PfISD will be utilizing campus and neighborhood hub locations for student pick-up and drop-off for summer school transportation. The hub location method allows PfISD to communicate all summer transportation information early, providing students, parents, and summer program administrators with the time they need to prepare for summer program participation. All summer routes and corresponding maps of pick-up and drop-off locations will be posted later this spring.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to improve services offer to our students in PfISD!
2017 Middle School Summer School Programs
Location: Pflugerville Middle School
1600 W. Settlers Valley Drive, Pflugerville, TX 78660
8 th Grade Student Success Initiative Academy
June 6 – June 19, 2017 (10 days)
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. depending on STAAR results
June 20, 2017 – STAAR Exam – Math
June 21, 2017 – STAAR Exam – Reading
June 22, 2017 – STAAR Exam – Make up
Principal: Angela Matysek
This academy is for identified 8th grade students, to prepare them for the third administration of the STAAR Reading and/or Math test. Parents will be contacted by the school counselor if their student needs to attend summer school.
- Tuition: No cost to students.
- Breakfast and Lunch are provided.
- *Transportation will be provided at Campus/Neighborhood Hub locations
AVID Bridge and Pre-AP Academy
June 7 – June 27, 2017 (15 days)
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Comparison of implant cast accuracy of multiple implant impression technique with different splinting materials: An in vitro study
Sunantha Selvaraj, Jayachandran Dorairaj¹, Jayashree Mohan, Paul Simon
Departments of Prosthodontics and ¹Periodontics, Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariya Dental College and Hospital, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Introduction: An accurate and passive fit of implant framework prosthesis, as well as the successful surgical operation is suggested as one of the critical requirements for long-term implant success.
Objective: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the accuracy of the master cast using open tray impression technique with conventional and novel splinting materials.
Methodology: A mandibular reference model with four ADIN implants was done. Ten custom trays were fabricated using the light curable resin sheets. Medium body polyether impression material was used. These trays were randomly divided into two groups namely: Group A: Direct impression technique with open tray impression copings splinted with autopolymerizing acrylic resin (GC pattern resin). Group B: Direct impression technique with open tray impression copings splinted with Pro-temp TM 4 (bis-GMA) syringable temporization material. Thus, final impressions were made. Total of 10 master casts were fabricated. Evaluation of casts using Dynascope-Vision Engineering, TESA microhite two- dimension and coordinate measuring machine were used.
Results: Statistical comparisons were made using ANOVA test and post-hoc test. Same amount of deviation values obtained with resin splinted and bis-GMA splinted impression copings.
Conclusion: The master cast obtained by both the splinting material exhibits no difference from the reference model. So bis-GMA can be used, which is easy to handle, less time consuming, less technique sensitive, rigid, and readily available material in clinics.
Key Words: Accuracy, direct implant impression, master cast, splinting materials
Address for correspondence:
Dr. Sunantha Selvaraj, Department of Prosthodontics, Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariya Dental College and Hospital, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
E-mail: email@example.com
Received: 29th June, 2015, Accepted: 5th September, 2015
INTRODUCTION
Osseointegrated implants have provided alternative treatments option to conventional prosthesis for patients who were partially and completely edentulous and achieved predictable...
and favorable long-term results.\textsuperscript{[1,2]} An accurate and passive fit of an implant framework prosthesis, as well as the successful surgical operation is suggested as one of the critical requirements for long-term implant success.\textsuperscript{[3-8]} Presence of uneven distribution of occlusal loads and torquing stresses on the various portion of implant elements causes problems related to poor fit of frameworks connected to implant and may also lead to marginal bone loss and failure of implants, as well as in relation to mechanical problems as loosening of screws and fatigue fractures of implant components.\textsuperscript{[4-10]} It may not be probably possible to connect a multi-unit implant prosthesis with a completely passive fit in clinical situation because there are many potential inaccuracies with current materials and techniques, which include dimensional changes in impression materials, expansion of gypsum die product, dimensional changes in wax and acrylic pattern, dimensional changes in investment materials and volumetric shrinkage of metal casting on solidification and the clinicians skill.\textsuperscript{[11]}
Among these variables, the precise transfer of the spatial relationships of implants from the mouth to the master cast with an impression is the first and crucial step to ensure passive fit of implant framework. Therefore, clinicians should strive for improving and precise transfer of the impression copings.\textsuperscript{[12-14]} Various implant techniques have been suggested in the literature to achieve an accurate master cast.
In regard to splint the impression copings, there are many controversies exist since Branemark \textit{et al.} emphasized the importance of splinting impression copings together before registration of multiple implant impression.\textsuperscript{[15]}
The common practice of joining the direct transfer copings with acrylic resin is an attempt to stabilize the copings against rotation during fixture or abutment analog fastening, control the relationship between implants in a rigid fashion. However, varies literature studies showed no significant differences between the values obtained with acrylic-splinted versus unsplinted groups in impression technique.\textsuperscript{[12,16-18]}
Studies involved multiple variables of techniques and materials, the consistent findings was one of distortion resulting from the transfer manipulations.\textsuperscript{[19]} The same objective could be partially accomplished with a rigid impression material or an elastic material with a low flexibility, both of which do not introduce the polymerization shrinkage variables inherent in the use of acrylic resin. Vigolo \textit{et al.}\textsuperscript{[20]} suggested that the impression technique involved square impression copings joined together with autopolymerizing acrylic resin or square impression copings, previously airborne particle-abraded and adhesive-coated could improve accuracy of the master cast than non-modified squared transfer coping without splinting. Cabral and Guedes\textsuperscript{[21]} compared four impression techniques and direct impression technique with square impression coping with acrylic resin splints sectioned 17 min after setting and welded with the same resin before impression making showed better results than other techniques studied.
Among the direct impression techniques, both splinting and nonsplinting have been advocated for accurate impressions. Although splinting with resin, impression plaster or bite registration material has been recommended for maintaining a more accurate inter implant relationship, the accuracy of these techniques in yielding accurate casts is controversial.\textsuperscript{[20,22,23]} In order to have rigid and dimensional stable material a newer material bis-GMA has been used to splint the impression copings. The purpose of this \textit{in vitro} study was to evaluate the effect of dimensional stability of conventionally used and newer splinting materials on the accuracy of master casts.
**MATERIALS AND METHODS**
A reference wax model with four implants (ADIN Dental Implant System Ltd, Afula Israel.) in the mandibular anterior region in overdenture position A, B, D, and E was positioned using surveyor for the proper orientation [Figure 1]. The reference model mimics a mandibular implant-supported overdenture situation. Three stoppers, one in the anterior and two in the posterior region were made in the land area of the mandibular reference model, this ensures the proper orientation of the impression trays. Fabricated in clear heat cure acrylic resin (Triplex, Ivocolor, Vivadent) [Figure 2]. A preliminary cast was fabricated using indirect impression technique. In-order to obtain uniform spacer, 3 mm even spacer was adapted onto the primary cast and the impression made and spaced primary cast was obtained [Figure 3]. Ten custom trays (five per group) with windows in the anterior region were made using light cure acrylic resin sheets Sheet (Plaque Photo, W + P Dental, Hamburg, Germany)
of 2 mm in thickness [Figure 4]. All the custom trays are uniformly spaced. To ensure dimensional stability of custom tray, the trays are left undisturbed for 24 h prior to impression making. The tray samples were divided randomly into two groups based on impression technique.
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Developing sustainable shellfish and algal production systems to increase food security in Latin America and Asia.
Ford Evans, Stephanie Ichien, and Hillary Egna.
Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331
aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu | firstname.lastname@example.org
Introduction
According to the FAO, total world aquaculture production in 2009 reached 73.0 million tonnes. Although most of this production was achieved through the culture of freshwater finfish species such as carp, tilapia, and catfish (30.6 million tonnes), a large fraction was attributable to the culture of molluscan shellfish (13.5 million tonnes) and algae (17.3 million tonnes). With over 90% of the total world aquaculture production occurring in least-developed and developing countries, shellfish and algae play an important role in food security and income generation for the neediest smallholder farmers in impoverished coastal communities.
With funding from the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program (AquaFish CRSP), investigators from the United States and partnering host countries are working together in Latin America and Asia to develop and improve shellfish and algal production systems and to develop best management practices. This poster showcases these efforts and highlights the global role of AquaFish CRSP research in developing sustainable end-user level aquaculture systems to alleviate poverty and increase food security in coastal communities of least-developed and developing countries.
Species Under Investigation
Bivalve and algal species studied through AquaFish CRSP include:
- Black Cockle (*Anadara spp.*)
- Pacific Oyster (*Crassostrea gigas*)
- Mangrove Oyster (*Crassostrea corteziensis*)
- Sea Cucumber* (*Holothuria scabra*)
- Red Algae (*Gracilaria heteroclada*)
- Red Algae (*Kappaphycus alvarezii*)
- Red Algae (*Eucheuma spp.*)
*Although not a bivalve, *H. scabra* is included here because it is being paired with algae in AquaFish CRSP-sponsored research.
Benefits to Smallholder Farmers/Fishers
- Food security and employment in coastal communities
- Nutritional source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and micronutrients
- Minimal input requirements given that these species are either low trophic level species (shellfish) or primary producers (algae)
- Simple and low-tech culture systems
Ecosystem Services of Shellfish and Algae
- Turbidity reduction by filtration
- Biodeposition of organics and denitrification
- Sequestration of carbon
- Provision of structural habitat ("ecosystem engineers")
- Habitat and shoreline stabilization
- Nutrient uptake (e.g. N and P)
Acknowledgements: The authors would like to acknowledge our partnering US and host country investigators, including: Dr. R. Bolivar, Dr. R. Borski, Dr. K. Fitzsimmons, Dr. E. Gaxiola, Dr. P. Gonzalez-Alanis, H. Hasanuddin, Dr. M. Haws, N. Hernandez, Dr. E. Jesus-Ayson, G. Rodriguez-Dominguez, and Dr. J. Supan.
Related AquaFish CRSP Investigations
RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS
- "Ration Reduction, Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (milkfish-seaweed-sea cucumber) and Value-Added Products to Improve Income and Reduce the Ecological Footprints of Shellfish Culture in the Philippines. *North Carolina State University (USA), Southeast Asian Aquaculture Development Center (Philippines)*"
- "Demonstration of Sustainable Seaweed Culture and Processing in Aceh, Indonesia and the Philippines - Opportunities for Women to Improve Household Welfare. *North Carolina State University (USA), Ujung Batu Aquaculture Center (Indonesia)*"
- "Oyster Collection, Growth Rates and Survival of the Native Oyster Species, *Crassostrea corteziensis* at Santa Maria Bay, Sinaloa, Mexico. *University of Hawaii-Hilo (USA), Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa (Mexico)*"
- "Oyster-relaying and Depuration in Open-water Locations. *University of Hawaii-Hilo (USA), Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa (Mexico)*"
- "Determination of Carrying Capacity of the Boca Camachos Estuary in Reference to Oyster Culture. *University of Hawaii-Hilo (USA), Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa (Mexico)*"
- "Optimal hatchery methods for the mangrove oyster, *Crassostrea corteziensis* for the Pacific Coast of Mexico. *University of Hawaii-Hilo (USA), Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa (Mexico)*"
- "Microbiological Quality of Shellfish Growing Waters and Tissues. *University of Hawaii-Hilo (USA), Universidad Centroamericana (Nicaragua)*"
- "Co-management and bivalve sanitation for black cockles (*Anadara spp.*) in Nicaragua. *University of Hawaii-Hilo (USA), Universidad Centroamericana (Nicaragua)*"
WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS
- "Training in Sustainable Coastal Aquaculture Technologies in Indonesia and the Philippines. *North Carolina State University (USA), Central Luzon State University (Philippines)* [Total number of trainees: 255]"
- "Training in Best Management Practices for the Production of Molluscs in the States of Nayarit and Sinaloa. *University of Hawaii-Hilo (USA), Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa (Mexico)* [Total number of trainees: 28]"
- "Co-sponsorship of "Second International Workshop on the Cultivation and Biotechnology of Marine Algae: An Alternative for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean". *University of Arizona (USA), Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas (Mexico)* [Total number of trainees: 75]"
- "International Workshop for Sanitaire Sanitaire. *University of Hawaii-Hilo (USA), Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa (Mexico)* [Total number of trainees: 136]"
- "Regional Workshop on Shellfish Culture and Sanitation. *University of Hawaii-Hilo (USA), Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa (Mexico)* [Total number of trainees: 43]"
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The Board of Directors of The University of Texas Investment Management Company (the "Corporation") convened in special meeting on the 15th day of September, 1997, at the offices of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated, 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas, said meeting having been called by the Chairman, with notice provided to each Director in accordance with the Bylaws. Participating in the meeting were the following members of the Board of Directors:
Thomas O. Hicks, Chairman
Robert H. Allen
Susan M. Byrne
William H. Cunningham
Richard W. Fisher
J. Luther King, Jr.
Tom Loeffler
A.W. Riter, Jr.
thus, constituting a majority and quorum of the Board of Directors. Also participating in the meeting were Thomas G. Ricks, President of the Corporation; Jerry E. Turner, Secretary of the Corporation; and Austin Long and David Russ of Corporation Management. Director Homer L. Luther, Jr. was absent from the meeting. Mr. Hicks called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
**Approval of Minutes**
The first matter to come before the Board of Directors was approval of the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held on August 6, 1997, copies of which had previously been furnished to each Director. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors held on August 6, 1997, be and are hereby approved in substantially the form presented to the Board.
**Restructuring Plan — Public Markets Portfolios**
Next, Mr. Ricks and Mr. Russ reviewed a report, copies of which had previously been furnished to each Director, recommending a plan to restructure the public markets portfolios of the Permanent University Fund and the Long Term Fund. Mr. Ricks and Mr. Russ also responded to questions from the Directors. (Mr. King left the meeting during the course of the presentation by Mr. Ricks and Mr.
Russ.) Following discussion by the Directors and upon motion duly made and seconded, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that the plan to restructure the Permanent University Fund public markets portfolios, substantially in the form presented to the Board of Directors, be and is hereby approved, with the following modifications:
(i) Apodaca Johnston Capital Management, Inc. shall be terminated as a small capitalization growth equity investment advisor and the funds previously managed by it shall be allocated pro rata among the remaining emerging managers of the small capitalization portfolios; and
(ii) in rebalancing the large/mid capitalization portfolios, the proposed adjustments to the S&P 500 Indexed Fund and the S&P Mid Capitalization Indexed Fund shall be reversed such that the amount allocated to the S&P 500 Indexed Fund shall be reduced by approximately $229.6 million and the amount allocated to the S&P Mid Capitalization Indexed Fund shall be increased by approximately $190 million; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the plan to restructure the Long Term Fund public markets portfolios, substantially in the form presented to the Board of Directors, be and is hereby approved.
**Alternative Equities - Marketable**
Mr. Ricks then introduced Matthew D. Lincoln and Lindsay I. Van Voorhis of Cambridge Associates, Inc., who had entered the meeting room. They distributed to each Director a booklet on "Absolute Return Investing", which they reviewed with the Directors. Mr. Ricks indicated that, if the Corporation decided to pursue absolute return investment strategies, he believes such strategies should be applied first with respect to the Long Term Fund, in order to test the impact upon income flow, before being applied to the Permanent University Fund. Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Van Voorhis and Mr. Ricks then responded to questions from Directors.
(At this point, Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Van Voorhis left the meeting room.)
**Report of the Private Markets Group**
Next, Mr. Long distributed to each Director a Report of the Private Markets Group, dated September 15, 1997. Mr. Long reviewed the report with the Directors and answered their questions.
Approval of Commitment to Doughty Hanson & Co. Funds III, L.P.
The next matter to come before the Board of Directors was consideration of a proposed limited partnership investment in Doughty Hanson & Co. Funds III, L.P. Mr. Long reviewed a Short Form Due Diligence Memorandum & Recommendation describing the proposed limited partnership investment, copies of which had previously been furnished to each Director. Following discussion, upon motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed a Short Form Due Diligence Memorandum & Recommendation prepared by the Corporation's management recommending that the Corporation enter into a Limited Partnership Agreement (the "Agreement") with Doughty Hanson & Co. Limited to invest Permanent University Fund ("PUF") and Long Term Fund ("LTF") assets in Doughty Hanson & Co. Funds III, L.P. (the "Fund"), in an amount equal to $40 million; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to enter into the Agreement with Doughty Hanson & Co. Limited to invest PUF and LTF assets in the Fund in an amount equal to $40 million; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has determined that the Agreement does not constitute an agreement or transaction entered into in violation of Subsection 66.08(i) of the Texas Education Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the terms and provisions of the proposed investment as described in Doughty Hanson & Co. Funds III, L.P. Short Form Due Diligence Review & Recommendation dated September 15, 1997 be approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the President and any Vice President of this Corporation be, and each of them hereby is, authorized to make such further revisions to the terms and provisions as may be necessary or in the best interests of this Corporation, excluding an increase in the amount of the capital commitment to the Fund; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the President and any Vice President of this Corporation be, and each of them hereby is, authorized and empowered (any one of them acting alone) to do or cause to be done all such acts or things and to sign and deliver, or cause to be signed and delivered, all such documents, instruments and certificates (including, without limitation, all notices and certificates required or permitted to be given or made under the terms of the Agreement), in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, or otherwise, as such officer of this Corporation may deem necessary, advisable or appropriate to effectuate or carry out the purposes and intent of the foregoing resolutions and to perform the obligations of this Corporation under the Agreement and the instruments referred to therein.
Approval of Restatement of UTIMCO 403(b) Plan
Next, Mr. Ricks reviewed with the Directors an Amended and Restated UTIMCO 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan, copies of which had previously been furnished to each Director. After discussion, upon motion duly made and seconded, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Restatement of the UTIMCO 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan (the “Plan”), a copy of which is attached and which is hereby directed to be marked for identification and filed with the records of the Corporation, be and hereby is approved and adopted on behalf of the Corporation; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Thomas G. Ricks, Cathy A. Iberg and Christy W. Wallace are hereby designated as the Administrative Committee of the Plan to serve until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal, and be it further
RESOLVED, that any actions taken by the appropriate officers of the Corporation are hereby approved in the execution of the restatement of the Plan on behalf of the Corporation and any and all other acts and things necessary, in their opinion, to effectuate and accomplish the purposes of the foregoing resolution and to acquire and maintain a qualified status for the Plan under section 403(b) and other applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
Annual Meeting
Mr. Hicks then reminded the Directors that the Corporation’s Bylaws permit the Board of Directors to designate by resolution the time and place of the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be held on Thursday, October 30, 1997, beginning at 12:30 p.m., at the offices of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated, 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas.
Long Term Fund Distribution Rate
Mr. Ricks recommended to the Board of Directors that the Long Term Fund distribution rate for the current fiscal year be increased to $0.180 per unit. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Corporation recommend to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System that the Long Term Fund distribution rate
for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 1997 be increased from $0.175 per unit to $0.180 per unit.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
[Signature]
Chairman
[Signature]
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MEMORANDUM
To:
Darlene Walter (Seaworld San Diego)
From:
Mark Storm, INCE Bd. Cert. (Dudek)
Subject:
Outdoor Noise Propagation Prediction for Proposed Nighttime "Drone" Display
Date:
April 1, 2019
cc:
Asha Bleier (Dudek)
Attachment(s): A – Glossary of Acoustical Terms
At the request of Ms. Darlene Walter, this technical memorandum details the results of four studied scenarios for the predictive modeling of outdoor noise propagation of a planned aerial display of unmanned aerial systems (UAS, or "drones") proximate to the SeaWorld site in San Diego, CA.
In summary, predicted aggregate noise level from anticipated flight of the drones would, depending on the studied operation scenario, range from 31 to 38 decibels A-weighted (dBA) equivalent sound level (Leq) at the southeastern edge of the Stony Point least tern nesting area in Mission Bay just north of the SeaWorld San Diego attractions.
1 Background
1.1 Project Description
As summarized in an email from Ms. Walter to Alexander Llerandi of the California Coastal Commission on March 4, 2019, Dudek understands that SeaWorld San Diego is proposing to commence a new 5-minute duration summer night show that utilizes approximately five hundred (500) drones. Figure 1 depicts the first of two locations considered for the proposed drone activity, shown by the blue trapezoidal-shaped area just north of the SeaWorld attractions on the shore of Mission Bay and located approximately 1,500 feet from the Stony Point least tern nesting area. Additional information in Ms. Walter's email regarding the planned aerial drone display included the following: drones would be flying 400 feet above grade, and "anticipated dB level at the source will be approximately 6065dB."
Subsequent email correspondence informed Dudek of an alternate drone display location, shown in Figure 2. Additionally, Ms. Walter requested that Dudek consider two operation scenarios for each proposed location: one involving the original proposed quantity of 500 drones, and an alternate featuring only 300 drones.
1
Source: Seaworld 2019
Source: Seaworld 2019
Figure 2. Alternate proposed location (red-encircled "Revised Site") of planned drone aerial display
Subject:
1.2 Acoustical Fundamentals
Sound is a process that consists of three components: the sound source, sound path, and sound receiver. All three components must be present for sound to exist. Without a source to produce sound, there is no sound. Similarly, without a medium to transmit sound pressure waves, there is no sound. Finally, sound must be received; a hearing organ, sensor, or object must be present to perceive, register, or be affected by sound or noise. Noise is defined as sound that is loud, unpleasant, unexpected, or undesired.
Attachment A contains a glossary of common acoustical terms, metrics, and descriptors, among which several are used in this memorandum to frame the presentation and discussion of noise propagation prediction for the proposed drone display.
Sound propagation (i.e., the passage of sound from a noise source to a receiver) is influenced by geometric divergence, acoustical ground absorption, atmospheric effects, and shielding by natural and/or man-made features. Sound levels attenuate (or diminish) at a rate of approximately 6 dB per doubling of travel distance from an outdoor point source due to spherical spreading of the sound wave energy. Atmospheric conditions such as humidity, temperature, and wind gradients can also affect sound levels; and in general, the greater the distance the receiver is from the source, the greater the potential for variation in sound levels due to atmospheric effects. Porous ground surfaces, such as loose soils or dense vegetative cover (grasses) absorb a portion of the propagating sound energy as it travels in proximity to grade, while smooth or hard ground surfaces (e.g., pavement, bodies of water) offer little or no acoustical absorption and instead provide a means of acoustical reflection. Additional sound attenuation can result due to linear occlusion of the direct source-to-receptor sound path, made possible by geographically intervening man-made structures or natural topography such as hills or ridgelines.
2 Methodology
A Microsoft Excel 2016 workbook was used to predictively model noise propagation from the proposed drone display for each of four studied scenarios as follows:
A. 500 drones in an area over the Mission Bay water just north of SeaWorld;
B. 300 drones at this same location as scenario A;
C. 500 drones in an alternate location, hovering over the eastern SeaWorld parking area; and
D. 300 drones at the alternate location of scenario C.
The Excel-based noise prediction model includes sound propagation algorithms consistent with relevant portions of International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 9613-2 1 that consider geometric divergence, atmospheric acoustical absorption at 1 kilohertz (kHz) to approximate A-weighted influence on overall sound pressure level
3
[SPL]), and ground effects. In summary, the predictive noise model was setup and "run" with input parameters that included the following:
- The quantity of drones are modeled as a collective point source 400 feet in the air above grade, at the geographic center of the proposed bounded flight area. This means that 65 dBA (assumed per-source SPL at a distance of one meter) for each drone is logarithmically combined into a total per the following expression:
```
SPLtotal = SPLsingle + 10*LOG(quantity of drones)
```
For example, 500 drones yields a source SPL of 65+10*LOG(500) = 65 + 27 = 92 dBA at one meter.
- The Mission Bay water surface or the SeaWorld San Diego parking lot is acoustically reflective, adding 3 dB to the point-source sound power level.
- Noise levels are predicted over a horizontal plane 5' above grade (akin to a standing listener).
- Meteorological conditions presume an air temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and seventy percent (70%) relative humidity.
- Consistent with ISO 9613-2, the sound propagation algorithm conservatively presumes a "downwind" condition regardless of actual wind direction.
- Structures and terrain are conservatively ignored (i.e., the model space is flat and featureless).
3 Predicted Results
Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6 display the predicted results for each of the afore-listed scenarios A, B, C, and D, respectively. As shown, expected noise levels during the drone show are not expected to exceed 40 dBA Leq in the vicinity of Stony Point. At a distance of approximately 1,400 feet from roadway traffic on Ingraham Street, Stony Point is already exposed to existing outdoor ambient noise levels that are likely to be at least 40 dBA Leq based on guidance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 2
2
FTA. 2006. Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment. Available at:
Figure 3. Predicted noise propagation of proposed drone aerial display (Scenario A – 500 drones) across Mission Bay in vicinity of Stony Point and SeaWorld San Diego
Sources: Dudek 2019, Google Earth 2019
Sources: Dudek 2019, Google Earth 2019
Attachment A
Glossary of Acoustical Terms
Ambient Noise Level
A-Weighted Sound Level (dBA)
Community Equivalent Noise Level (CNEL)
Decibel (dB)
Equivalent Sound Level (Leq
)
Maximum Sound Level (Lmax)
Minimum Sound Level (Lmin)
Statistical Sound Level (Lxx
)
The composite of noise from all sources near and far. The normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given location.
The sound pressure level (SPL) in decibels as measured on a sound level meter (SLM) using the A-weighted filter network. The A-weighting filter de-emphasizes the very low and very high frequency components of the measured sound in a manner similar to the frequency response of the average healthy human ear, and thus correlates well with assessment of environmental noise in a community setting where noise-sensitive receptors may be present.
The A-weighted equivalent continuous sound level over a 24-hour period with a 10 dB adjustment added to sound levels occurring during the nighttime hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.), and 5 dB added to the sound during the evening hours (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.).
The unit for expressing SPL and is equal to 10 times the logarithm (to the base 10) of the ratio of the measured sound pressure squared to a reference pressure, which is 20 micropascals.
The value corresponding to a steady-state sound level containing the same total energy as a time-varying signal over a given sample period.
The highest value measured by an SLM over a given sample period, based on a time-weighted sound level in dB using a "fast" or "slow" time constant.
The lowest value measured by an SLM over a given sample period, based on a time-weighted sound level in dB using a "fast" or "slow" time constant.
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VOLUME 63 AUGUST 2018 NUMBER 8 $12.00
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Club Calendar
August 1 UNS Board Meeting Sportsmen's Retreat 6:00 PM Pot Luck 7:00 PM Board Meeting
August 4 Summer Picnic 12 pm Eat All Ranges Closed
August 6-7 9-12 Rifle Range Closed Jason Garner/US Border Patrol
August 8 UNS Membership Meeting Sportsmen's Retreat 6:00 PM Pot Luck 7:00 PM Meeting
August 11 Youth Outdoor Field Day All Ranges Closed
August 27-28 9-12 Rifle Range Closed Jason Garner/US Border Patrol
Sept. 5 UNS Board Meeting Sportsmen's Retreat 6:00 PM Pot Luck 7:00 PM Board Meeting
Sept. 12 UNS Membership Meeting Sportsmen's Retreat 6:00 PM Pot Luck 7:00 PM Meeting
RANGE USE CALENDAR may be found on our Website: uns-duluth.com
Shooting Hours
A reminder about our shooting times. The ranges are open from 8:00 a.m. to ½ before sunset. Range closing times are posted on the ranges and also on the bulletin board on the Retreat Bldg. Please obey the rules or you may lose your shooting privileges.
2018 UNS Summer Picnic ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 4TH
We will be having a great BBQ lunch, adult bean bag tournament and lots of games for the children. Come spend the day with us at UNS!
Sign in
11:00 am
Lunch 12:00 noon
Fun & Games 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Anyone interested in volunteering at the event or have suggestions, please contact Dana Dallum at 218-428-9192.
11th ANNUAL YOUTH OUTDOOR FIELD DAY
One of our clubs priorities is to try to keep our youth involved in the great outdoors. On August 11th UNS will be hosting the 11th annual Youth Outdoor Field Day along with the Lake Superior Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. The activities will be similar to those in past years such as high-powered (deer) rifles, small bore range (.22 cal), archery range, trap range, black powder demonstration, tree stand safety, trapping seminar and we have the very popular Black River Bandits booked for the day as well. Lunch will be served, and participants will have a chance to take home a great prize. As always, this event is free!
While we are just finishing up the final details for the 11th annual Youth Outdoor Field Day event that is hosted in conjunction with MDHA, registration has begun. The event is open to the first 80 kids (ages 8 to 16).
See page 2 for more details.
This year's UNS event chairs will be Cody and Kathleen Privette. If you are interested in helping out the day of the event contact Cody at 218-260-2932 or Codyprivette@gmail. com.
DNR's first statewide deer plan aims to increase transparency, build relationships
A new statewide deer plan released today by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sets new goals and priorities, increases formal opportunities for citizens to influence deer decisions, and aims for a disease-free deer population. The 50-plus page plan is available on the DNR website at https://www.mndnr.gov/deerplan.
The plan reflects a two-year planning effort that involved statewide meetings and hundreds of in-depth conversations with citizens and stakeholders. It includes input from a 19-member citizen advisory committee, dozens of public input meetings and open houses, more than 1,100 submitted comments and letters from tribal governments, hunting organizations and others.
"We've listened, and the plan reflects that," said Tom Landwehr, DNR commissioner. "The document is largely about sharing a vision, clarifying expectations and improving two-way communication among hunters and other stakeholders for the benefit of deer management."
Ruffed grouse counts down, sharp-tailed grouse down too
Minnesota's ruffed grouse spring drumming counts were down 29 percent statewide this year compared to last year, according to a survey conducted by the DNR. See https://www.mndnr.gov/hunting/grouse.
"Surveys indicate the peak occurred last year," said Charlotte Roy, DNR grouse project leader. "Grouse populations tend to rise and fall on a decade-long cycle and counts this year are pointing to the peak lasting only one year this cycle. This has occurred before, but it's always nice when the cycle stays high a little longer."
UNS July MEMBERSHIP MEETING Minutes July 11th, 2018
Call to Order: by Director John Bathke at 7:00 pm. Conservation Pledge.
Roll Call of Officers: Tina Sund, Mike Foy, Larry Chesney, Duane Lasley, Dave Shrader, Judy Foy, John Bathke, Sue Bathke, Mike Drager and Cody Privette.
Excused Officers: Bob Kuettel, Tom Wasbotten, Gene Shaw, Dan Smestad, Eric Hansen, and Bob Klein.
New Member: Charlie Eck
Correspondence: Thank you letter from the St. Louis River Alliance.
Agenda Additions: Motion to approve the agenda with the new additions moved, seconded and carried (M/S/C).
Reading of Minutes: Cody Privette read minutes from the June Membership Meeting. Motion to accept minutes as corrected
moved, seconded and carried (M/S/C).
Treasurer's Report - Tina Sund: as of 6/30/2018 - Motion made to approve the report and pay the bills (M/S/C).
Membership Secretary's Report- Tina Sund: 1,549 current members. 155 reminders for August and 52 expired reminders.
Committee Reports:
Web Master – Eric Hansen: Eric not present.
Newsletter Editor – Sue Bathke: Newsletter deadline is 7/15.
Incident Reports – Mike Foy: July 4th people went through the range closed sign and went shooting instead. Had issue with people overstaying on the lake side. Had great help from campers cleaning the retreat.
Retreat Improvements & Maintenance – Dave Shrader: Zero turn mower is fixed. 48" mower and weed whacker had oil changed. Had 12 new fire rings donated by UPI. Sprayed for weeds. Hauled logs and stacked wood. Had a great help from campers this week. Jay Finout helped out with his tractor hauling dirt. Installed bumper on the dock.
Grants Committee – Mike Drager: Mike gave overview of the variance for the dump station from the MDH. DNR grants should be awarded soon. Will follow up again soon.
Volunteer Awards – Dan Smestad: Dan not present.
Facilities Calendar – Bob Kuettel: Bob not present.
Finance Report – John Bathke: Committee meeting was postponed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Campground Long Range Planning – Nothing new to share.
Summer Fishing Contest – Tina Sund: $2,018.01 total profit. Above last couple years profit.
Answering Machine Update – Tina Sund: Tina has the instructions to change the voicemail. Will change soon.
Summer Picnic- 8/4/18 – John Bathke: Dana Dallum will chair again this year. Registration is at 11, lunch starts at 12.
Youth Outdoor Field Day – 8/11/18- Cody Privette: Gave overview of event.
UNS Website Committee: Nothing new to share.
NEW BUSINESS:
UNS Banquet 2019 – Tina Sund: Banquet will be on a Saturday this year. 4/13/19
Rules for the UNS Club Facilities #13 Change : Addition of Camp Table Rule – John Bathke: John gave overview of rule change. "make changes to rule #13 on the camping rules to not allow hot items that will melt the plastic table to be placed on the table." Motion to approve the change (M/S/C).
St. Louis County Volunteer Rescue Squad Donation $250 – John Bathke: John gave overview of the donation to be made to SLC rescue squad.
Second Harvest Food Bank Donation $100- John Bathke: John gave overview of the donation made to Second Harvest Food Bank. Discussion followed about the Wildwoods facility.
Attendance Drawing: Mike Drager won the $20.00.
Progressive Drawing: Joel T Baker was not present, therefore did not win $70.
Members sick or in distress: George Overfors- Moment of Silence.
Adjournment: Motion was made (M/S/C) at 7:41 pm; Carried.
Respectfully submitted by Cody Privette, Secretary.
Next meetings will be the August BOD meeting on August 1st and the August Membership meeting on August 8th. Both will be at 7pm at the retreat.
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AN ORDINANCE
CREATING A NEW SECTION 14-3.20 SFCC 1987 TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 14-6.3(D)(1) SFCC 1987 TO REQUIRE THAT A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 14-6.3(D) BE RECORDED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT; CREATING A NEW SECTION 14-10.6 TO PERMIT LEGALLY NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS; AND MAKING SUCH OTHER CHANGES AS ARE NECESSARY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE:
Section 1. A new Section 14-3.20 SFCC 1987 is ordained to read:
14-3.20 [New Material] RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS
A. Applicability
The provisions of this Section 14-3.20 apply to residential condominium declarations recorded on or after May 30, 2012 that create a condominium or that amend an existing condominium declaration to change the number of condominium units or reserved development rights.
B. Requirements
A residential condominium declaration shall contain written confirmation from the land use director that the proposed or amended condominium declaration complies with the zoning
density requirements of Chapter 14 SFCC 1987.
C. Submittals
Prior to the recordation of a condominium declaration, the declarant shall submit information to the land use director sufficient to determine whether the proposed or amended condominium declaration is in compliance with the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14 SFCC 1987. The land use director shall determine the sufficiency of the information submitted.
D. Written Confirmation of Compliance with Zoning Density Requirements of Chapter 14
If the proposed or amended condominium declaration complies with the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14 SFCC 1987, the land use director shall issue a written confirmation to the condominium declarant for inclusion in the contents of the condominium declaration as required by 47-7B-5 NMSA 1978. The land use director shall maintain copies of written confirmations issued pursuant to this Section 14-3.20.
E. Existing Residential Condominiums
(1) A condominium (including constructed condominium units and unconstructed condominium units in the form of reserved development rights) is in conformance with the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14 when:
(a) The condominium meets the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14; or
(b) The condominium met the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14 when the most recent condominium declarations were recorded.
(2) A condominium (including constructed condominium units and unconstructed condominium units in the form of reserved development rights) is subject to the provisions of Section 14-10.6 (Nonconforming Residential Condominiums) if the condominium declarations were recorded prior to May 30, 2012, and:
(a) The condominium does not meet the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14; and
(b) The condominium did not meet the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14 when the most recent condominium declarations were recorded.
Editor’s Note: For applicable state law see §47-7B-5 NMSA 1978 of the Condominium Act [47-7A-1 to 47-7D-20 NMSA 1978].
Section 2. Section 14-6.2(A)(5)(b)(ii) SFCC 1987 (being Ord. #2011-37, §8) is amended to read:
(ii) Short-term rental units that are operated in compliance with Subsection 14-6.3(D)(1) (Accessory Dwelling Units) and in compliance with this Subsection 14-6.2(A)(5)(b)(ii) are allowed.
Section 3. Section 14-6.3(D)(1) SFCC 1987 (being Ord. #2011-37, §8 is amended to read:
(1) Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory dwelling units located on residentially zoned property:
(a) Are required to meet parking standards as set forth in Section 14-8.6;
(b) Shall be regulated as per City regulations and policies regarding City utilities;
(c) Are exempt from the density restrictions set forth in this Chapter 14; provided, however, that only one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted per legal lot of record;
(d) Shall be built only when permission to construct is granted to the owner-occupant of the principal dwelling unit;
(e) Shall have lot coverage not exceeding the square footage of the lot coverage of the principal dwelling unit or not more than one thousand five hundred square feet,
whichever is less;
(f) Shall be limited to one story and shall not exceed fifteen feet to the top of the parapet or to the highest point of the roof if there is no parapet;
(g) Shall be of the same architectural style as the *principal dwelling unit*;
(h) May be rented as follows:
(i) By the *owner-occupant* who may rent the *principal dwelling unit* or the *accessory dwelling unit* as a *short-term rental unit* pursuant to Section 14-6.2(A)(5) during which time, the *owner-occupant* shall occupy either the *principal dwelling unit* or the *accessory dwelling unit*; or
(ii) By the *owner-occupant* who may rent either the *principal dwelling unit* or the *accessory dwelling unit*; or
(iii) By the property *owner* who may rent both the *principal dwelling unit* and the *accessory dwelling unit* to the same lessee, however, no separate subletting of either unit is allowed.
(i) Shall not be issued a construction *permit* until a restrictive covenant is recorded at the office of the county clerk that requires the current property *owner* and all future property *owners* to comply with Section 14-6.3(D)(1). The covenant shall be in a form approved by the *land use director* and the city attorney and shall be notarized prior to recordation. A copy of the recorded covenants shall be provided to the *land use director* with the construction *permit* application. The *land use director* shall maintain copies of recorded covenants pursuant to the provisions of this section. An affidavit filed prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2008-5 (ordaining Subsection 14-6.2(A)(5)) and amending Subsection 14-6.3(D)(1) remains in effect and is automatically amended to reflect the provisions of Ordinance No. 2008-5.
(j) Shall not be subdivided from a *principal dwelling unit* or sold
under separate ownership from a principal dwelling unit unless the accessory dwelling unit meets all applicable requirements for a principal dwelling unit. In such case, the restrictions set forth in Section 14-6.3(D)(1) shall no longer apply and the affidavit or restrictive covenant in Section 14-6.3(D)(1) may be voided upon approval of the land use director; and
(k) Shall remain in continuous compliance with the provisions of this section to maintain the validity of the certificate of occupancy of the accessory dwelling unit. The certificate of occupancy of an accessory dwelling unit may be revoked for noncompliance with this Section 14-6.3(D)(1) as provided in Article 14-11 (Enforcement).
Section 4. A new Section 14-10.6 SFCC 1987 is ordained to read:
14-10.6 [New Material] NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS
A. Applicability
This Section 14-10.6 applies to a condominium (including constructed condominium units and unconstructed condominium units in the form of reserved development rights) if the condominium declarations were recorded prior to May 30, 2012, and:
(a) The condominium does not meet the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14; and
(b) The condominium did not meet the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14 when the most recent condominium declarations were recorded.
B. Density Exception for Constructed Condominium Units
Constructed condominium units described in Section 14-10.6(A) are legal nonconforming uses and structures with regard to the zoning density requirements of Chapter 14. A constructed condominium unit described in Section 14-10.6(A) that is destroyed by any means may be reconstructed if the reconstructed unit complies with all other applicable provisions of Chapter 14.
C. Unconstructed Condominium Units
Unconstructed condominium units described in Section 14-10.6(A), that are in the form of
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION
SYNOPSIS – REGULAR MEETING – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Open Meeting/Roll Call
Chairwoman Thurber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Carol Thurber, Justin Dunaskiss, Dick Christie, Don Walker, Karyn Pennington, Joe St. Henry
Member Absent: John Steimel
Minutes
Motion carried to accept: the November 6, 2013, regular meeting minutes; the November 6, 2013, PC-2013-22, Mullins BBQ Restaurant SLU Public Hearing minutes; and, the November 6, 2013, PC-2013-23, Guest House SLU Public Hearing minutes as presented.
Agenda Review and Approval
Motion carried to accept the agenda as amended, which was to remove agenda item 8,A, Shops on Waldon Pond PUD Amendment to construct a Kroger Fuel Facility D-649, at the petitioner's request.
Public Comments for Non-Agenda Items
Public comments were heard.
Consent Agenda
No items.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chairwoman Thurber recessed the regular meeting and opened the PC-2013-24, Pomeroy Living-Orion Campus Special Land Use Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. and closed it at 7:14 p.m.
Chairwoman Thurber reconvened the regular meeting at 7:14 p.m.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
New Business
A. PC-2013-24, Pomeroy Living – Orion Campus Special Land Use and Site Plan located on the east side of Lapeer Road between Scripps Road and Stadium Drive (Sidwell #09-14-400-016).
Motion carried to approve the special land use.
Motion carried to postpone action on the site plan.
Motion carried to approve the building design.
Unfinished Business
A.
PC-2013-03, Shops on Waldon Pond Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment to construct Kroger Fuel Facility D-649, southeast corner of Baldwin and Waldon Road
s.
This agenda item was removed from the agenda at the petitioner's request.
B. PC-2013-17, Clark-Orion, Inc. Gas Station Special Land Use & Site Plan, 3865 S. Baldwin Road, Sidwell #09-29-326-016.
Motion carried to approve the special land use with conditions.
Motion carried to approve the site plan with conditions.
C. PC-2013-26, Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Article III, Temporary Use Permits.
Discussion only. No action taken. Planner Wortman will revise the proposed text as discussed.
Public Comments
None.
Communications
None further.
Committee Reports
Chairwoman Thurber commented regarding her report for the Site Walk Committee's recent site walk for case PC-2013-24, Pomeroy LivingOrion Campus SLU and Site Plan, which was held on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Upcoming Public Hearing
A. 12-04-13, PC-2013-26, Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Article XXX, Temporary Use Permits Public Hearing is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Adjournment
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I. Call to Order & Roll Call
II. Changes or Additions to the Agenda
III. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
a. November 2021 Regular Meeting
IV. Public Comment
a. Greenspire ARP ESSER III Plan Use of Funds Feedback
V. Recognitions
VI. Board Correspondence
VII. Presentations
VIII. Reports
a. Superintendent's Report
b. President's Report
c. Treasurer's Report
i. CSP Grant
d. Authorizer's Report
e. Faculty Summary
IX. Consent Agenda
a. Committee Reports
i. Facilities & Finance
ii. School Expansion
iii. Personnel
iv. Curriculum & School Improvement Team
v. Student Support Council
X. Discussion Items
XI. Action Items
a. Emergency Operations Plans
i. Middle School
ii. High School
b. Enrollment Policy 2022-2023
XII. Public Comment
XIII. Adjournment into Closed Session
a. Quarterly Superintendent Feedback and Review Session
XIV. Reconvene Open Session
XV. Adjournment
Upon request, The Greenspire School shall make all reasonable accommodations for a disabled person to attend this meeting.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting - December 13, 2021 ~ 5:30 pm
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VALLEY STRIDERS CYCLING CLUB SAFETY GUIDELINES
Valley Striders Cycling Club is committed to encouraging participation in cycling of all ages. The provision which we offer for junior (<12 years), youth cyclists (12-15 years) and young adult cyclists (16-17 years) are different and are summarised below:
1. JUNIOR CYCLISTS (up to age 11 years)
We consider "Junior Cyclists" to be those at junior school, so below the age of 12. The club will act as an information source only for junior cyclists, providing relevant information about opportunities such as the following:
1. other clubs' training sessions which may be appropriate
3. bike handling skills training
2. sportives and organised events which are family friendly in that they encourage participation by cyclists who are below 18.
4. races such as grass track, cyclocross or multi-sports.
We are unable to accommodate junior cyclists on VSCC organised rides. On occasion however we may organise "junior cyclist friendly" events. These will be clearly communicated and will typically be family focussed to encourage younger riders to get on their bikes and to take part in longer road rides.
2. YOUTH CYCLISTS (aged 12-15 years)
We consider "Youth Cyclists" to be those at secondary school, so aged 12 or older. The club actively encourages participation from youth cyclists in club rides and will offer informal encouragement, support and direction to help develop appropriate skills and experience for whatever type of road cycling they desire to pursue. The rules for participate by youth cyclists are:
1. Youth cyclists must be accompanied and supervised by a ride-guardian on all rides.
3. VSCC are not able to offer formal ride-guardian services to youth cyclists, and all arrangements for supervision must be agreed between the youth cyclist's parent/guardian and their nominated ride-guardian.
2. A ride-guardian for a youth cyclist may be appointed with written consent of the parent/legal guardian using form XXX which can be found in XXXX and must be submitted to the ride leader prior to the ride commencing
4. Ride-guardians may be the youth cyclists parent, guardian or friend and must be 21 or older.
5. In the event of a youth cyclist requiring to break away from a VSCC ride (due to such things as tiredness, inability to maintain the pace of the group, bicycle mechanical problem, accident) it will be the sole responsibility of their ride-guardian to ensure the appropriate actions are taken to remedy the situation.
o the ratio of ride-guardian to youth cyclist must be a maximum of 2 youth cyclists to every 1 ride-guardian
6. Where a ride-guardian is responsible for more than 1 youth cyclist, they will remain responsible for both of their youth cyclists and ensure they all remain safe and together with the group throughout the ride. If 1 youth cyclist or their ride-guardian needs to break away from the group, then both of the youth cyclists with their ride-guardian will also need to.
7. VSCC ride leaders will seek to incorporate the youth cyclist in to the group ride, but will not be obliged to make special provisions to cater for their needs, as they will remain responsible for the entire group of cyclists. There is no limitation on the ride that the youth
cyclist can join, provided they have the ability to keep up and display the appropriate behaviours to engender the trust of the ride leader.
9. Additionally, if whilst on a VSCC organised ride, the Ride Leader considers the youth cyclist to be in need of remedial action or support to continue on VSCC rides, that support and action is the responsibility of the youth cyclist ride-guardian. This recommendation would normally be made at the end of a ride, however if the ride-leader feels that any dynamic situation is jeopardising the safety of the group or any of its riders, the youth cyclist and his ride guardian may be asked to leave the ride and return home by their own means. The ride leader will inform the Junior Section Officer so contact or assistance can be offered
8. The youth cyclist and their ride-guardian are accompanying the VSCC organised ride, but unlike a situation where an adult rider requires remedial action or support, in the case of the youth cyclist that remedial action remains the sole responsibility of the ride-guardian. In such an event, it is anticipated that the VSCC ride group will continue on its ride leaving the ride-guardian and youth cyclist to return home by their own means.
3. YOUNG ADULT CYCLISTS (aged 16-17 years)
We consider "Young Adult Cyclists" to be those aged 16 or 17. The club actively encourages participation from young adult cyclists in club rides and will offer informal encouragement, support and direction to help develop appropriate skills and experience for whatever type of road cycling they desire to pursue. The rules for participate by young adult cyclists are:
1. Participation in at least 2 VSCC organised rides with different ride leaders.
2. Written permission from their parent or legal guardian using the " Parental Consent Form" which can be found in files section of the VSCC FB page and must be submitted to the ride leader prior to their first unaccompanied ride.
*On this form the parent/guardian will be required to state the dates and ride leaders who have witnessed the young adult cyclist on their ride, in order for them to be able to offer a reference that the young adult cyclist is, in their opinion, suitable to ride unaccompanied on an organised ride.
Once the form is accepted by VSCC and logged centrally on the Valley Striders Dropbox, the young adult riders will be able to participate in rides and treated as adults. It is therefore the responsibility of the parent/guardian to consider whether their young adult cyclist is able to safely join an adult activity unsupervised.
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Brockville Police Service 2008 Annual Report
"Teamwork Is Our Strength"
Messages from
The Chief of Police Adrian Geraghty
It is my pleasure to present to you the Brockville Police Service Annual Report for the year 2008. I would like to extend my sincere
appreciation to the Chair and members of the Board for their ongoing support of the Service.
In 2007, the foundation of our service delivery review commenced with the intent of examining staffing levels and to establish adequate levels of service for the community in the most cost effective manner.
I thank the members of our service and the members of the public for their continued support. Community policing is the police and the public working together to make a safe place in which to live, work and play.
Adrian Geraghty Police Chief
Vision
The Brockville Police Services' vision of the future is one of change to being more proactive in the delivery of community policing: strengthening the role of enforcement of federal, provincial and municipal laws, and the provision of quality management of the Police Service.
The Brockville Police Service is a progressive, community oriented Police Service, which owes a great deal of success to the dedication of our officers and civilian employees, the cooperation of the citizens of our City, the support of City Council and staff as well as the guidance of the Brockville Police Services Board.
Members of the Brockville Police Service are very committed to working with the youth of the community, as well as creating and maintaining co-operative partnerships with community groups, to help keep Brockville a healthy and safe community. 2007 marked the 175th anniversary of the Brockville Police Service and it is our goal to continue delivering a high level of service to the community into the future.
King Yee Jr.
Chair, Brockville Police Services Board
Mission Statement
The Brockville Police Service, while responding to the needs of our multiracial and multi-cultural society, will maintain a standard of excellence in professional conduct and community service.
Attention to Youth
Youth continue to play an important part in the future of the Brockville Police Service.
From an early age our V.E.P. (Very Effective People) program with Sergeant Doug Locke continues to show young people proper and healthy choices to make in life.
Our High School "Adopt-a-Cop" program with interaction of our police officers on a daily basis has been a successful endeavour.
Our V.I.P.P. (Volunteering in Policing Program) helps to create a partnership with our local St. Lawrence College Police Foundation students with handson experience with our Police Service.
Communications
Our Police Service continues to be proactive in providing the citizens of Brockville the latest information of crime trends.
Through our state of the art website to "Brockville's Most Wanted" section we strive to make Brockville the safest place to live, learn, work and play.
Community Partnerships
Our strength in our Police Service is our people who make a difference every day in the continued partnerships with community organizations.
There's not an organization in our community that we don't touch somehow with police interaction, board participation or committee involvement.
This interaction makes our community a better place because of the personal touch by the men and women of our Police Service.
Visibility and Presence
Our H.E.A.T. (High Enforcement Action Team) Program in our downtown corridor meet the growing need of enforcement and visibility. It offers a chance for the citizens to interact with the police officers on the street.
Once again our participation in the downtown sidewalk sale gave us the opportunity to display our fleet along with services and programs of our Police Service.
Crime Statistics
| | | | 2007 | | 2008 | | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | | 251 | | 229 | | -8.8% | |
| Sexual Assaults | | 25 | | 19 | | -24% | |
| Robbery | | 4 | | 7 | | 75% | |
| Break and Enter | | 146 | | 155 | | 6.2% | |
| Theft | | 551 | | 822 | | 49.2% | |
| Frauds | | 94 | | 91 | | -3.2% | |
| Bail Violations | | 191 | | 285 | | 49.2% | |
| Arson | | 6 | | 2 | | -66.7% | |
| Counterfeit Currency | | 6 | | 11 | | 83.3% | |
| Disturb the Peace | | 141 | | 131 | | -7.09% | |
| Indecent Acts | | 7 | | 14 | | 100% | |
| Mischief to Property | | 284 | | 326 | | 14.8% | |
| Drugs | | 122 | | 130 | | 6.6% | |
| Impaired Driving | | 44 | | 41 | | -6.8% | |
| | Totals* | | 1,872 | | 2,263 | | 20.89% |
* Selected Categories
The Brockville Police Service responds to the needs of our community through a combination of preventative, pro-active and reactive programs.
2008 Joint Forces Operations
Project "Islander" is a joint-forces drug enforcement team comprised of investigators from Brockville Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police drug enforcement section, Leeds County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Gananoque Police Service.
Cash Seized - $644,795 (CDN) $3,290 (USD)
Property Seized - $338,100
2008 Expenditures
2008 Staffing Levels
| | Position | | Authorized | | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief of Police | | 1 | | 1 | |
| Deputy Chief | | 2 | | 2 | |
| Staff Sergeant | | 1 | | 1 | |
| Sergeants | | 6 | | 6 | |
| Constables | | 29 | | 29 | |
| | Total Police Staff | | 39 | | 39 |
| Special Constables | | 6 | | 6 | |
| Civilians | | 19 | | 19 | |
| | Total Civilian Staff | | 25 | | 25 |
| | Total | | 64 | | 64 |
2008 Budget
| | 2008 Summary | | Budget | | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | | $ 899,434 | | $ 1,339,229 | |
| Expenditures | | $ 6,672,699 | | $ 7,130,459 | |
| | Net | | $ 5,773,265 | | $ 5,791,230 |
Calls for Service
| | | 2007 | | 2008 | | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calls for Service | 13,220 | | 11,902 | | -9.97% | |
| Population | 22,257 | | 22,113 | | -0.65% | |
Public Complaints
| | Type | | 2007 | | 2008 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Total Complaints | | 5 | | 5 | 0% |
| Unsubstantiated | | 2 | | 5 | | |
| Substantiated | | 0 | | 0 | | |
| Withdrawn | | 3 | | 0 | | |
| Pending | | 0 | | 0 | | |
Clearance Rates
| | | 2007 | | | | | 2008 | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | Actual | | Cleared | % | | Actual | | Cleared | % |
| Crimes of Violence | 447 | | 414 | | 92.6% | 379 | | 335 | | 88.4% |
| Property Crimes | 1,108 | | 330 | | 29.8% | 1,424 | | 358 | | 25.1% |
| Other Criminal Code | 448 | | 406 | | 90.6% | 555 | | 486 | | 87.6% |
| Drugs | 122 | | 111 | | 91.0% | 130 | | 120 | | 92.3% |
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Scientific risk-taking and grant funding: A "risky research" agenda for NIH
Pierre Azoulay, 1 MIT Sloan School of Management and NBER
May 2023
Note: This piece was prepared for the Building a Better NIH project, a partnership between the Brookings Institution, the Institute for Progress, and the Good Science Project. For more information about the project, please visit the Building a Better NIH project page.
Few topics elicit as much consensus as the idea that peer review punishes risk taking. Reports abound, ranging from the popular press to U.S. Congressional testimony, from tweets to the pages of Nature, and are authored by NIH-funded investigators and leading science policy makers (Kent, 2018; Kolata, 2009; Kornberg, 2007; Nielsen, 2022; Sutter, 2022; Woolston, 2014). So pervasive and prominent are these concerns that it leads scientists to write articles satirizing how riskadverse grant funders are and muse if even former Nobel Prize winners could receive funding for their seminal discoveries in the modern funding climate (Fields, 2014; Petsko, 2012).
Yet, despite the abundance of anecdotes, there is surprisingly little evidence to support claims that peer review punishes risk taking. Azoulay et al. (2011) compare two grant funding mechanisms—the Howard Hughes Medical Investigator competitions and the R01 grants awarded by NIH—and show the former encourages more risk taking. Beyond just theoretical interest, grant funders potentially punishing risk taking has very direct implications for what research is undertaken. In a recent survey of investigators supported by Fast Grants, 78% stated they would make significant changes to their research program if they were not constrained by the demands of grant funding agencies, including pursuing more ambitious research programs, pivoting to new topics, and testing hypothesis others see as unlikely to succeed (Collison et al., 2021).
More generally, the choice of what scientists choose to study is fundamental to determining the rate and direction of innovation. Not all proposed scientific projects, however, have an equal likelihood of extending the scientific frontier. High-risk, high-reward projects may be more likely to lead to breakthrough innovation (Foster et al., 2015; Uzzi et al., 2013; Veugelers and Wang, 2019; Wang et al., 2017). The costs of undersupplying risky research may be especially salient for earlystage fundamental research, because it is often the type of research providing the broadest shoulders for follow-on innovators to stand on (Aghion et al., 2008; Azoulay et al., 2019; Fleming et al., 2019).
1 The author did not receive financial support from any firm or person for this article or from any firm or person with a financial or political interest in this article. The author is not currently an officer, director, or board member of any organization with a financial or political interest in this article.
This short document has two objectives. First, it reports on new results on scientific risk-taking in the context of competitive renewal decisions for R01 grants at NIH. I believe this evidence is useful both because most research on scientific risk-taking has focused on other settings, and because most research on scientific risk-taking typically studies novelty rather than risk-taking per se.
Second, I propose a three-pronged research agenda for NIH as it considers how to encourage risk-taking. First, administrative data (which contains information about applications, not just funded grants) could be used to replicate the results, in particular to study whether the "risk-taking penalty" is present at the stage of a grant's initial cycle. Second, the NIH could help validate the metrics of scientific risk-taking proposed below. Third, I propose four ideas for randomized controlled interventions that could produce a solid empirical foundation for efforts at reforming the NIH peer review process to alleviate (or even reverse) the risk-taking penalty.
1. New evidence on risk taking and NIH grant renewal
My collaborators and I study how risk taking is penalized or rewarded in 103,164 NIH-funded R01equivalent grant cycles, 1980-2015 (Greenblatt et al., 2022). After controlling for a robust set of covariates for investigator demographics and talent, institution quality, and grant characteristics, we observe the relationship between risk taking in publications that acknowledge funding from the grant and whether the grant was competitively renewed. Risk taking, much like creativity, is a nebulous concept. There is no consensus on what constitutes risk in science nor how it should be measured (Althaus, 2005; Franzoni and Stephan, 2021). As there are different aspects of risk taking, each of which may have distinct dynamics, it is unlikely a single measure of risk taking can fully represent the phenomenon. We develop four separate measures of risk taking, each of which captures a different way investigators may take risks (or how NIH study sections may evaluate risk). First, risk taking may be associated with more extreme tail outcomes, with greater variance in outcomes and both more exceptionally good and exceptionally bad results (Azoulay et al., 2011). Second, risky research may be more disruptive, seeking to overturn the status quo, rather than consolidative, reinforcing earlier results (Funk and Owen-Smith, 2017). Third, researchers may pivot from what they have done in the past to follow new scientific opportunities, capturing the idea that risk is not only inherent to the project itself but depends also on who is undertaking the project. Finally, researchers may stand out from the crowd, selecting projects that are intellectually distant from those of other investigators (Uzzi et al., 2013). Across each of these measures, we take a non-parametric approach in exploring effects across the full distribution of different levels of risk taking. This lets the data speak for itself in whether any observed effect is driven primarily by differences in conventional levels of risk taking, or alternatively, by extreme tail risk taking – arguably those projects with the most potential to lead to breakthrough innovation.
Across each of these measures, we find that risk taking is penalized. When comparing grant cycles in the top and bottom decile of risk taking, grants with greater risk taking have a 9.5% lower renewal rate (20.5% decline) when measuring risk taking using extreme tail outcomes, an 11.1% lower renewal rate (24.4% decline) when measuring risk taking by its disruptiveness, a 7.7% lower renewal rate (16.9% decline) when measuring risk taking by an investigator pivoting from her prior research, and a 6.1% lower renewal rate (12.4% decline) when measuring risk taking by standing out from what other investigators are studying.
The obdurate nature and magnitude of this risk penalty is shocking in light of the often-expressed desire by NIH officials to encourage and support "high-risk, high-reward" projects. Of course, two caveats are in order when interpreting these results. First, these four metrics have not been validated using external sources of data. Second, the data at our disposal is limited to information about funded grants. In particular, this implies that we cannot distinguish grants whose principal investigators unsuccessfully applied for a renewal from grants that simply lapsed because the scientists shifted their interest or left academic science. Our team would love the opportunity to make progress on both fronts, as explained below. The rest of this document will proceed on the assumption that the risk penalty we estimated corresponds to a robust, pervasive, and salient phenomenon within the NIH peer review system.
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Immortal Love Will Always Be Dead(werewolves pov)
By: IceBreaker
Adrianne is a seventeen year old girl who has to face complications in her life of being a werewolf.
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Table of Contents
Immortal Love Will Always Be Dead
Your thoughts say differently
Your Mine...Only Mine
This is it
She's just too much
The Plan
Can't be trusted
It's Todd's world
What Todd wants
A hot mess
Nothing but the rage
Unbreakable
Can't fight any longer
Breakable
Epilogue
Chapter 1: Immortal Love Will Always Be Dead
Sorry for any spelling errors
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His fangs slid out of his gums and he growled at me. I gasped as he charged at me. Before I had the chance to scream, his body fell on top of mine. "Get off me!" I yelled. I was just as strong as him. I felt myself about to change. I growled back at him. His hands grabbed my neck and he squeezed. I felt the familiar burning feeling filling my body. My eyes turned a dark crimson. My inner wolf was coming out. I finally managed to push the vampire off of me. He flew across the field and got up the second he fell down. I got on all fours and screamed out. It felt like my body was ripping apart. The vampire smiled and came over to me again but not before my wolf ran to him. My mouth opened and my teeth sunk into his skin. He didn't scream, he pushed me off. "Come here, doggy." He teased and then ran off deeper into the woods. I ran after him. My claws dug into the earth and I snarled as his scent seeped into my nostrils. I felt nothing but anger. I growled at him and caught up with his fast speed that was until I was knocked out by something. I fell onto my stomach and instantly got up looking around. Another wolf—one I immediately knew the second I saw him was growling at me. I growled back at him and continued chasing after the vampire. I stopped when he ran out of the woods and ducked into the edge of the lake. I growled angry that I couldn't catch him. The same vampire has been coming around my pack for months and he's too fast for everyone. Even me and I'm the fastest wolf in my pack. The wolf came beside me and his emerald eyes stared into mine. I growled at him. Why was he following me? It's his fault the goddamn vampire got away. I ran away and hid behind a tree where I phased back. My black hair hung down covering my breast. I stood up and walked until I found the bush where I placed my clothes before I phased. I slipped on my black shorts and black tank top. I almost never wore shoes. I was comfortable walking barefoot. I looked up at the moon. It was a half. I sighed and turned as Eric's wolf stopped in front of me. His body shook and he let out a low dark growl and then transformed into his human form. He got up. His eyes turned back to hazel.
"Why the hell did you tackle me?" I asked trying to keep my eyes on his face. I've always wanted to fuck him and he always wanted to fuck me but it never happened and it never will. "You can't go chasing after that vampire. He could've killed you, Adrianne." He said. "I am not your concern." I growled. He sighed and looked down at his feet. I closed my eyes. "Can you put some clothes on? It'll be easier to look at you if I didn't have to make sure my eyes don't wander down to your cock." I opened my eyes and Eric smirked. He slowly turned and grabbed some fabric from behind a tree. He slid a pair of black jeans on and looked back at me. "As I was saying, you don't know what vampires are capable of. You have to be careful." There was true concern in his voice but it hardly affected me. "Why do you care so much? You hate me." I reminded him. He shook his head and sighed.
"You're not the most likeable person in the world." I shrugged. "Am I supposed to change my personality because one person doesn't like my attitude?" I asked.
"I love your attitude. But the way you act towards your family is a different story."
"Don't even mention them to me." I said as I turned and walked away. Eric followed me. The moon lit up the woods but it was still kind of dark. Because of my wolf, I could see in the dark. i½"Why do you hate my family?" He asked. I laughed quietly to myself. "I don't hate your family. I hardly hate you. It's your goddamn sister that gets on my nerves. She feels that just because she's alpha that she can tell me what to do." Eric was quiet for a second. I heard his feet crunching down on the leaves so I knew he was still there. I looked over to him and his eyes met mine. "Well.....she can tell you want to do because she is alpha." I rolled my eyes. Just the mention of her made me angry. Lana was the alpha of our pack. I and Eric's family were two separate
packs at first but when we all met each other, we became one pack. There were nine people in my pack and now….it was over thirty. "She's such a bitch." I commented. I suddenly felt my arm being grabbed tightly. I turned and looked at Eric in shock. "That's enough! Stop talking about my sister like that." I snatched my arm away and glared at him. He glared back at me. It wasn't even anger we felt towards each other. It was Lust. But we rather not act on that. I began to walk away but I felt myself being pushed against a tree and Eric's lips closed over mind. I gasped in shock. I was a virgin and this was new to me. But my fingers moved throughout his hair, gripping it tightly and then they slid over his chest. My body was pressed hard against the tree. His tongue explored my mouth. Every inch of it. Shivers ran down my body as his hands moved over my breast and then down to my waist and over my ass. A growling sound rose from his throat. He was getting turned on. I could feel it through his pants. I opened my eyes and pushed him away. "Don't ever do that again." I said clenching my teeth. Eric smiled. "Or what?" He asked. I pushed him again and started making my way back towards the pack. "Or what?" He asked again following me. I ignored him until he stepped in front of me. "Or I'll cut off your dick and make you eat it." I threatened. Eric smiled. "I'd like to see that." He challenged. I sighed. Suddenly, Eric picked me up and slammed me onto the ground. My head hit the ground hard. "Ow!" I yelled. Eric climbed on top of me and held my hands down and looked at me. "I'm stronger than you. You can never hurt me." He said. His eyes were excited. "Fuck you and your sister." I couldn't hurt him physically but I can hurt him emotionally. "Say it again and I'll kiss you." He smiled. I didn't want that anymore. He leaned down. His hazel eyes turning back emerald. Our lips were inches apart. "I didn't say it again." I said looking up at him. He didn't answer. His lips kissed mine. Small pecks at first and then he deepened the kiss. This was basically like lip rape. I didn't want this. I bit his lip and he quickly sat up. A small amount of blood was trailing down his lip. He licked it away with his tongue and then smiled at me. "You got quite a bite. I like that." He whispered. His voice turned me on and made me sick at the same time. "Get off of me before I call my brother to come here and kick your ass." I said. My brother, Kevin, was taller than Eric and much stronger. Much older and faster. Eric was scared of him. I saw the immediate fear in his eyes. He got off of me and I got up and looked at him. "I'm still going to tell him about what you tried to do."
"Oh please, Adrianne. You wanted it." He said. I walked ahead of him and held my hand up and stuck up my middle finger as I continued walking away from him.
Chapter 2: Your thoughts say differently
Sorry for any spelling errors
Chapter 2: Your thoughts say differently
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IMPORTANT Landing Approach:
Approach is left turn! Due to the special situation of the landing site, there are some modifications of normal procedure. Please fly the turn high and reduce height by flying some eights before final approach. Forming of thermals is possible during final.
Please respect the rules of precedence!
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Welcome to the Paragliding Spot Puerto Naos!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Westside:
The Westside is the best-known area for flying, where international competitions are also held. It is the dryer side and often in lee. The Westside is also known for good flying conditions and thermal developments, often lasting the whole day. The situation in lee requires special attention and meteorological knowledge. NB: Wind strengths may increase rapidly resulting in dangerous conditions! It’s always a good idea to talk with the local pilots or book the ParaGuide Service.
Eastside:
Dominated by the CTR of La Palma, the eastside is a good alternative with calmer eastern winds, especially in the morning before the sun is heats up. Well-known take-off is at the “Pico de las Nieves”.
INFORMATION AND RULES
Before your first flight, please sign the guestbook in the office of Palmaclub. You will also get latest information there.
Paragliding in Spain requires a valid pilot licence and insurance; it is obligatory to fly with an approved emergency parachute and wearing a helmet.
Please respect traffic rules during flight and landing! The international rules are also valid here: if you have the cliff on the right, you have right of way.
The special conditions at the landing site in Puerto Naos require a change of the normal approach. The circuit should be flown high, reducing by flying 8s only before turning into the final approach. Consult graph.
Before launching you should check the conditions at the landing site (eg. by walkie-talkie). Pay attention to the appearance of the sea: if the waves are big or you see white crests, do not launch, or land immediately if you are already in the air.
Please take care of the launch and landing sites. Some take offs are in natural protected areas. Take your rubbish away with you, even cigarette stubs!
Flying from, into and over the “Caldera de Taburiente” is strictly prohibited! In the natural reserve “Cumbre Vieja”, taking off is only allowed at the official launch sites! In order to not put our activities in danger, please respect those rules!
You should pack your glider on the beach side of the promenade, leaving enough room for pedestrians (4mt at least).
Start Nº 1: Puerto Naos W 17,902177 N 28,586762
- 240m. W-SW. Turbulences with S and Nord wind. Parking above take off. Driving down to the take-off and top landing are not allowed.
Start Nº 2: Campanarios W 17,869102 N 28,580566
Private cars must be parked at the before dirt road starts. Walk ~30 mins from there.
- 800-900 m. SW-NW Alternative landing site in Charco Verde.
Start Nº 3: Jecedy W 17,883048 N 28,582477
- 650m. SW. W. Rarely used and might be overgrown.
Start Nº 4: El Cisne (1500-er) W 17,848952 N 28,6165694
- 1300 m. W-NW. Alternative landing site in the soccer field of San Nicolas. Before starting assure good wind conditions in Puerto Naos.
Start Nº 5: Fire Tower El Time W 17,925362 N 28,691611
- 1100m. NW. No experience with south and eastern winds. Landing site at the beach of Tazacorte. Attention, strong winds may blow out of the caldera.
Start Nº 6: Puntagorde W 17,830593 N 28,7524074
- 1600m. WNW. Landing aside the Helicopter landing (W -17,994432; N 28,7799857). Flight must be authorized by the mayor. Attention: minimum glide ratio of 7+ without wind.
Start Nº 7: Barlovento Costa W 17,793707 N 28,836596
Temporary closed
- 250m. N-O. Landing „Fajana de Barlovento“ 10m, (W -17,788627 N 28,8430799), Attention, changing winds. Minimum glide ratio of 1:3 without wind.
Start Nº 8: Cumbre San Andres y Sauces W 17,834105 N 28,7512347
- 2.140m. N – NE. Attention: forming of lower clouds is already in the early morning possible. Wind direction and intensity can change between the inversion layer off with low inclination. Landing site: Puente Espinola 10m (W -17,763525 N 28,811293). Glide ratio 1:5 without wind.
Start Nº 9: Puntales W 17,743956 N 28,745871
- 430m. N, NE, E. Only top-landing possible. The former communicated landing site is not available until further notice.
Always happy landing!
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| DATE | JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
|------|---------|----------|-------|-------|-----|------|
| | TIME | METRE | TIME | METRE | TIME| METRE|
| 1 | 0659 | 7.95 | 0824 | 8.01 | 0730| 7.99 |
| | 1931 | 8.38 | 2046 | 8.35 | 1949| 8.27 |
| 2 | 0746 | 8.01 | 0906 | 8.04 | 0810| 8.11 |
| | 2015 | 8.43 | 2126 | 8.31 | 2027| 8.31 |
| 3 | 0832 | 8.03 | 0948 | 8.02 | 0848| 8.18 |
| | 2059 | 8.42 | 2206 | 8.21 | 2104| 8.28 |
| 4 | 0918 | 8.01 | 1031 | 7.95 | 0925| 8.17 |
| | 2142 | 8.36 | 2246 | 8.05 | 2140| 8.18 |
| 5 | 1005 | 7.95 | 1115 | 7.84 | 1003| 8.11 |
| | 2227 | 8.24 | 2329 | 7.85 | 2216| 8.03 |
| 6 | 1055 | 7.85 | ------| ------| 1041| 7.99 |
| | 2314 | 8.08 | 1204 | 7.70 | 2253| 7.83 |
| 7 | 1149 | 7.74 | 0016 | 7.62 | 1122| 7.84 |
| | --------| -------- | 1259 | 7.56 | 2333| 7.62 |
| 8 | 0005 | 7.89 | 0113 | 7.41 | ------| ------|
| | 1249 | 7.64 | 1407 | 7.45 | 1208| 7.67 |
| 9 | 0104 | 7.69 | 0227 | 7.26 | 0018| 7.41 |
| | 1356 | 7.56 | 1525 | 7.42 | 1304| 7.51 |
| 10 | 0213 | 7.53 | 0350 | 7.20 | 0122| 7.23 |
| | 1509 | 7.55 | 1639 | 7.48 | 1422| 7.40 |
| 11 | 0326 | 7.43 | 0503 | 7.26 | 0257| 7.14 |
| | 1618 | 7.60 | 1738 | 7.61 | 1550| 7.41 |
| 12 | 0435 | 7.42 | 0558 | 7.38 | 0428| 7.20 |
| | 1717 | 7.70 | 1824 | 7.75 | 1701| 7.52 |
| 13 | 0532 | 7.47 | 0641 | 7.52 | 0532| 7.35 |
| | 1805 | 7.82 | 1901 | 7.88 | 1752| 7.68 |
| 14 | 0618 | 7.55 | 0716 | 7.65 | 0616| 7.54 |
| | 1845 | 7.92 | 1934 | 7.99 | 1832| 7.83 |
| 15 | 0658 | 7.62 | 0748 | 7.76 | 0653| 7.72 |
| | 1921 | 8.01 | 2004 | 8.07 | 1906| 7.97 |
| 16 | 0733 | 7.69 | 0819 | 7.85 | 0725| 7.88 |
| | 1954 | 8.08 | 2033 | 8.12 | 1937| 8.08 |
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| DATE | JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
|------|---------|----------|-------|-------|-----|------|
| | TIME | METRE | TIME | METRE | TIME| METRE|
| 17 | 0805 | 7.75 | 0848 | 7.92 | 0756| 8.02 |
| | 2025 | 8.12 | 2101 | 8.13 | 2007| 8.15 |
| 18 | 0836 | 7.78 | 0918 | 7.95 | 0826| 8.12 |
| | 2055 | 8.13 | 2130 | 8.10 | 2037| 8.17 |
| 19 | 0906 | 7.80 | 0948 | 7.95 | 0856| 8.17 |
| | 2123 | 8.12 | 2200 | 8.04 | 2106| 8.14 |
| 20 | 0937 | 7.80 | 1023 | 7.93 | 0928| 8.17 |
| | 2152 | 8.08 | 2234 | 7.93 | 2138| 8.07 |
| 21 | 1009 | 7.78 | 1103 | 7.86 | 1003| 8.13 |
| | 2223 | 8.02 | 2314 | 7.78 | 2214| 7.95 |
| 22 | 1045 | 7.75 | 1153 | 7.75 | 1044| 8.03 |
| | 2258 | 7.92 | ------| ------| 2256| 7.79 |
| 23 | 1129 | 7.70 | 0005 | 7.60 | 1134| 7.89 |
| | 2341 | 7.78 | 1301 | 7.63 | 2349| 7.60 |
| 24 | ------- | -------- | 0119 | 7.41 | -----| -----|
| | 1226 | 7.63 | 1439 | 7.56 | 1241| 7.73 |
| 25 | 0037 | 7.63 | 0310 | 7.32 | 0110| 7.41 |
| | 1341 | 7.58 | 1615 | 7.63 | 1420| 7.62 |
| 26 | 0155 | 7.49 | 0445 | 7.41 | 0307| 7.35 |
| | 1513 | 7.60 | 1727 | 7.80 | 1558| 7.67 |
| 27 | 0331 | 7.44 | 0553 | 7.60 | 0440| 7.49 |
| | 1634 | 7.72 | 1823 | 8.00 | 1711| 7.83 |
| 28 | 0453 | 7.51 | 0645 | 7.81 | 0544| 7.72 |
| | 1740 | 7.90 | 1908 | 8.16 | 1805| 8.01 |
| 29 | 0558 | 7.64 | | | 0632| 7.95 |
| | 1835 | 8.08 | | | 1849| 8.16 |
| 30 | 0652 | 7.79 | | | 0713| 8.14 |
| | 1922 | 8.22 | | | 1928| 8.25 |
| 31 | 0740 | 7.92 | | | 0750| 8.27 |
| | 2005 | 8.32 | | | 2004| 8.28 |
**NOTE:**
1) ALL INCOMING AND OUTGOING VESSELS WILL NEED TO REACH FAIRWAY BUOY AND HIRAN POINT RESPECTIVELY ON OR BEFORE THE TIME SHOWN ABOVE.
2) THE PERMISSIBLE DRAUGHTS FOR P P JETTIES AND OTHER JETTIES (FACTORIES) WILL BE CONSIDERED AS PER THE DECLARED DRAUGHT FROM TIME TO TIME.
3) THE DECLARED DRAUGHTS MAY BE REDUCED OR INCREASED IF SITUATION COMPELS.
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| DATE | JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
|------|---------|----------|-------|-------|-----|------|
| | TIME | METRE | TIME | METRE | TIME| METRE|
| 1 | 0018 | 8.65 | 0131 | 8.76 | 0039| 8.58 |
| | 1226 | 8.28 | 1346 | 8.42 | 1256| 8.43 |
| 2 | 0101 | 8.79 | 0207 | 8.81 | 0115| 8.74 |
| | 1309 | 8.37 | 1424 | 8.47 | 1331| 8.59 |
| 3 | 0139 | 8.86 | 0242 | 8.78 | 0148| 8.80 |
| | 1350 | 8.40 | 1502 | 8.46 | 1405| 8.67 |
| 4 | 0217 | 8.87 | 0320 | 8.69 | 0221| 8.79 |
| | 1432 | 8.39 | 1543 | 8.38 | 1439| 8.67 |
| 5 | 0256 | 8.81 | 0401 | 8.52 | 0256| 8.69 |
| | 1517 | 8.33 | 1628 | 8.25 | 1515| 8.59 |
| 6 | 0338 | 8.69 | 0446 | 8.28 | 0332| 8.54 |
| | 1606 | 8.23 | 1720 | 8.07 | 1555| 8.46 |
| 7 | 0426 | 8.50 | 0539 | 8.01 | 0412| 8.32 |
| | 1702 | 8.10 | 1829 | 7.88 | 1639| 8.27 |
| 8 | 0520 | 8.27 | 0649 | 7.74 | 0455| 8.07 |
| | 1809 | 7.96 | 1950 | 7.75 | 1731| 8.05 |
| 9 | 0630 | 8.02 | 0810 | 7.54 | 0544| 7.79 |
| | 1928 | 7.87 | 2104 | 7.69 | 1841| 7.82 |
| 10 | 0751 | 7.83 | 0925 | 7.44 | 0653| 7.52 |
| | 2042 | 7.85 | 2213 | 7.73 | 2006| 7.66 |
| 11 | 0903 | 7.73 | 1035 | 7.47 | 0834| 7.36 |
| | 2149 | 7.91 | 2313 | 7.86 | 2125| 7.60 |
| 12 | 1008 | 7.71 | 1132 | 7.59 | 1000| 7.36 |
| | 2249 | 8.03 | 2359 | 8.02 | 2234| 7.69 |
| 13 | 1105 | 7.75 | ------| ------| 1104| 7.53 |
| | 2340 | 8.17 | 1215 | 7.76 | 2326| 7.88 |
| 14 | 1154 | 7.83 | 0036 | 8.17 | 1148| 7.77 |
| | ------- | ------- | 1249 | 7.92 | -----| -----|
| 15 | 0022 | 8.29 | 0106 | 8.31 | 0005| 8.09 |
| | 1234 | 7.92 | 1316 | 8.08 | 1222| 8.02 |
| 16 | 0058 | 8.39 | 0130 | 8.43 | 0035| 8.30 |
| | 1307 | 8.00 | 1338 | 8.21 | 1248| 8.26 |
| DATE | JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
|------|---------|----------|-------|-------|-----|------|
| | TIME | METRE | TIME | METRE | TIME| METRE|
| 17 | 0128 | 8.45 | 0150 | 8.54 | 0100| 8.48 |
| | 1334 | 8.06 | 1358 | 8.34 | 1310| 8.46 |
| 18 | 0152 | 8.50 | 0211 | 8.63 | 0122| 8.62 |
| | 1357 | 8.11 | 1423 | 8.46 | 1332| 8.63 |
| 19 | 0213 | 8.54 | 0238 | 8.68 | 0145| 8.72 |
| | 1420 | 8.17 | 1453 | 8.53 | 1358| 8.75 |
| 20 | 0235 | 8.57 | 0309 | 8.66 | 0212| 8.75 |
| | 1446 | 8.23 | 1528 | 8.53 | 1429| 8.79 |
| 21 | 0303 | 8.60 | 0347 | 8.56 | 0245| 8.70 |
| | 1518 | 8.27 | 1611 | 8.43 | 1506| 8.74 |
| 22 | 0335 | 8.58 | 0431 | 8.35 | 0324| 8.57 |
| | 1555 | 8.28 | 1701 | 8.24 | 1549| 8.60 |
| 23 | 0414 | 8.49 | 0524 | 8.06 | 0410| 8.34 |
| | 1639 | 8.23 | 1804 | 7.98 | 1640| 8.36 |
| 24 | 0459 | 8.32 | 0631 | 7.74 | 0503| 8.04 |
| | 1731 | 8.10 | 1942 | 7.77 | 1744| 8.08 |
| 25 | 0554 | 8.08 | 0817 | 7.52 | 0613| 7.71 |
| | 1837 | 7.94 | 2147 | 7.82 | 1928| 7.84 |
| 26 | 0705 | 7.82 | 1017 | 7.60 | 0828| 7.55 |
| | 2015 | 7.83 | 2304 | 8.06 | 2128| 7.87 |
| 27 | 0841 | 7.66 | 1128 | 7.88 | 1012| 7.73 |
| | 2204 | 7.94 | 2357 | 8.35 | 2243| 8.10 |
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The Accidental Intentional Healthcare Tax Expenditure
By Jeremy Scott — firstname.lastname@example.org
Tax expenditures are under siege. If the more extreme rhetoric is to be believed, any and all tax benefits are on the chopping block to pay for a package that averts the fiscal cliff. Republicans are willing to raise $800 billion through some kind of deduction cap or other loophole closers. President Obama, of course, wants to raise rates just on the rich. Frantic lobbying is probably underway to save the deductions for home mortgage interest, charitable giving, and state and local income taxes.
But the nation's largest tax expenditure seems relatively safe. The exclusion for employer-provided healthcare insurance would not be affected by either a rise in tax rates (favored by Democrats) or by any kind of deduction cap (favored by Republicans). After being discussed extensively in 2009 during the healthcare reform negotiations, employer-provided healthcare seems in little danger. That's disappointing to many economists, who have argued that the exclusion is inflationary, distorts the healthcare market, and is an accidental product of World War II wage controls. Joseph Thorndike disagrees with the latter assertion, pointing out the difference between a policy being an accident and simply having unintended consequences. He explores the history of the exclusion from its roots as a way around price controls to its place as a major benefit to union workers. While the exclusion might be inefficient, its central place in U.S. healthcare policy is no accident, he writes. Congress deliberately overruled the IRS and put the exclusion in the 1954 code, he points out. (For his article, see p. 1141.)
One of the major problems with the GOP's deduction cap is that it wouldn't deal with the exclusion, writes Martin Sullivan. The exclusion is the largest tax expenditure, but it would not be affected by a deduction cap. That means that any deduction cap would be distortionary, favoring some tax benefits over others, he argues. He points out five major problems with a deduction cap and concludes that it would eventually turn into another alternative minimum tax. Because the various cap proposals would not be indexed to inflation,
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tax notes over time the cap would affect more and more taxpayers at lower income levels. That means Congress would ultimately be faced with having to patch the deduction cap, much like it must pass an AMT bill every year, Sullivan says. (For his analysis, see p. 1139.)
Commentary
All of Washington agrees that the U.S. corporate rate is too high. Everyone from the president to the chair of the Ways and Means Committee wants to lower the rate. The only question is how far (most reform plans target 25 percent) and how to pay for it. The latter is such an important point, however, that few actually expect a corporate rate reduction to happen soon. Robert Pozen and Lucas Goodman propose paying for a corporate rate reduction by limiting the deductibility of interest payments (p. 1207). That kind of change could pay for a reduction to 25 percent and would help to change the tax code's bias toward debt over equity financing, they write. Their plan would limit the deduction to 65 percent of a company's interest expense. They conclude that Congress will be hard-pressed to find a better option to fund a cut in the corporate rate.
For some policymakers, just a cut in the corporate rate is insufficient — they would like to see wholesale reform of corporate and business taxes. Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., has built on the socalled X-tax to propose the American Business Competitiveness Act, which would replace the corporate tax with a ''non-value-added consumption tax.'' George White looks at how the act would function and delves into the history of taxation (p. 1237). Nunes's proposed reform might create problems in the depreciation area, as well as with taxpayers using the accrual method, according to White.
The Second Circuit recently affirmed the Tax Court's decision in Union Carbide, an important case for taxpayers analyzing research credit claims under section 41. Although the Tax Court disallowed Dow's claims, its analysis, which the circuit court affirmed, is very taxpayer friendly, according to John Dies, Jeremy Fingeret, and Scott Weese (p. 1225). Union Carbide provides a clear definition of the term ''uncertainty'' and discards the discovery tests standard, the authors write. The court's holding on the business component test is also protaxpayer, they find. They conclude that Dow's loss was a huge gain for taxpayers and that the appellate
WEEK IN REVIEW
holding reinforces that if a taxpayer can demonstrate that supplies were used and consumed in direct connection with a qualified business component, those supplies can be deducted even if they weren't initially purchased for a research-related purpose.
The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in PPL Corp., a key case that might provide a definition for an income tax, at least in the context of a British tax on windfall utility profits. The case has been subjected to considerable attention. Most analysis, however, has focused on substance over form, which is an incorrect characterization of the issue, writes Jacob Goldin (p. 1229). That glosses over the question whether the tax is actually an income tax, he says. Because the British tax is levied on average profits instead of total profits, it is very different from the conventional definition of an income tax, Goldin argues. He finds that the tax is not really an income tax at all and that its use of average profits is a significant distinction.
That isn't surprising, given that the tax raises only $11 billion, writes Jeffrey Pennell (p. 1232). He discusses several possible futures for the estate tax, including that Democrats might be willing to consider repealing the tax in exchange for higher tax rates on wealthy taxpayers. If Congress does consider repealing the tax, it should implement zerobasis transfers, instead of carryover basis, Pennell writes. Under his proposal, any property that transfers at death would have a zero basis instead of its basis in the hands of the decedent. That would be a change from the rules that existed during the tax's one-year hiatus, but it is a more favorable alternative, he writes.
The estate tax has become an overlooked aspect of the fiscal cliff discussions. That wasn't true in 2010, when Congress agreed to reinstate the tax with a much more generous exemption and lower rate than existed before the tax's brief expiration. During the 2010 negotiations, Obama's willingness to accept the GOP's demands on the estate tax caused some consternation among progressive economists and lawmakers. But during the latest debate over the extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, the estate tax has gone almost unmentioned.
In a special report discussing F reorganizations, Jasper Cummings, Jr., argues that in attempting to defeat the liquidation-reincorporation tax shelters, the IRS has essentially repurposed F reorganizations into E reorganizations (p. 1193). Cummings analyzes how the repurposing of F reorganizations has harmed tax administration and discusses the probable fate of the 2004 proposed regulations. He argues that the new doctrine of F reorganizations creates too much electability for taxpayers.
The taxation of income from Native American gambling creates numerous issues for practitioners and taxpayers. Robert Wood looks at how the IRS is dealing with the expansion of gambling income and how the Service treats Native Americans (p. 1241). He concludes that Native American tax questions are likely to consume much more of the IRS's resources.
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Why Did The Crisis of 2008 Happen?
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
DRAFT
3rd Version, October 2010
This paper —while a standalone invited essay for New Political Economy — synthesizes the various technical documents by the author as related to the financial crisis. It can also be used as a technical companion to The Black Swan.
Summary of Causes:
The interplay of the following five forces, all linked to the misperception, misunderstanding, and hiding of the risks of consequential low probability events (Black Swans).
I-CAUSES
2) Asymmetric and flawed incentives that favor risk hiding in the tails, two flaws in the compensation methods, based on cosmetic earnings not truly risk-adjusted ones a) asymmetric payoff: upside, never downside (free option); b) flawed frequency: annual compensation for risks that blow-up every few years, with absence of claw-back provisions.
1) Increase in hidden risks of low probability events (tail risks) across all aspects of economic life, not just banking; while tail risks are not possible to price, neither mathematically nor empirically. The same nonlinearity came from the increase in debt, operational leverage, and the use of complex derivatives.
a- This author has shown that it is impossible to measure the risks in the tails of the distribution i . The errors swell in proportion to the remoteness of the event. Small variations in input, smaller than any uncertainty we have in the estimation of parameters, assuming generously one has the right model, can underestimate the probability of events called of "12 sigma" (that is, 12 standard deviations) by close to a trillion times —a fact that has been (so far) strangely ignored by the finance and economics establishment.
b- Exposures have been built in the "Fourth Quadrant" ii , where errors are both consequential and impossible to price and vulnerability to these errors is large.
c- Fragility in the Fourth Quadrant can be reexpressed as concavity to errors, where losses from uncertain events vastly exceed possible profits from it, the equivalent of "short volatility". These exposures have been increasing geometrically.
© Copyright 2010 by N. N. Taleb.
a- Misunderstanding of elementary notion of probabilistic payoffs across economic life. The general public fails to notice that a manager "paid on profits" is not really "paid on profits" in the way it is presented and not compensated in the same way as the owner of a business given the absence of negative payment on losses (the fooled by randomness argument). States of the world in which there can be failure are ignored —"probabilistic blindness". This asymmetry is called the "manager option", or the "free option", as it behaves exactly like a call option on the company granted by the shareholders, for free or close to little compensation. Thanks to the bailout of 2008-2009 (TARP), banks used public funds to generate profits, and compensated themselves generously in the process, yet managed to convince the public and government that this compensation was justified since they brought profits to the public purse—hiding the fact that the public would have been the sole payer in the event of losses.
b- Mismatch of bonus frequency. Less misunderstood by policymakers, a manager paid on an annual frequency does not have an incentive to maximize profits; his incentive is to extend the time to losses so he can accumulate bonuses before eventual "blowup" for which he does not have to repay previous compensation. This provides the incentive to
make a series of asymmetric bets (high probability of small profits, small probability of large losses) below their probabilistic fair value iii .
c- The agency problem is far more vicious in the tails, as it can explain the growing leftskewness (fragility) of corporations as they get larger (left-skewness is shown in Zeckhauser & Patel, 1999, rediscussed in argument on convexity).
3) Increased promotion of methods helping to hide tail risks. VaR and similar methods promoted tail risks. See my argument that information has harmful side effects as it does increase overconfidence and risk taking.
a- I said that knowledge degrades very quickly in the tails of the distributions, making tail risks non-measurable (or, rather, impossible to estimate —"measure" conveys the wrong impression). Yet vendors have been promoting method of risk management called "Value at Risk", VaR, that just measures the risks in the tail! it is supposed to project the expected extreme loss in an institution's portfolio that can occur over a specific time frame at a specified level of confidence (Jorion,1997). Example: a standard daily VaR of $1 million at a 1% probability tells you that you have less than a 1% chance of losing $1 million or more on a given day. There are many modifications around VaR, "conditional VaR" 1 , equally exposed to errors in the tails. Although such definition of VaR is often presented as a "maximum" loss, it is technically not so in an open-ended exposure: since, conditional on losing more than $1 million, you may lose a lot more, say $5 million. So simply, VaR encourages risk-taking in the tails and the appearance of "low volatility".
Note here that regulators made banks shift from hard heuristics (robust to model error) to such "scientific" measurements 2 .
1 Data shows that methods meant to improve the standard VaR, like "expected shortfall" or "conditional VaR" are equally defective with economic variables --past losses do not predict future losses. Stress testing is also suspicious because of the subjective nature of "reasonable stress" number --we tend to underestimate the magnitude of outliers. "Jumps" are not predictable from past jumps.
2 Joe Nocera, NYT, January 4, 2009, "In the late 1990s, as the use of derivatives was exploding, the Securities and Exchange Commission ruled that firms had to include a quantitative disclosure of market risks in their financial statements for the convenience of investors, and VaR became the main tool for doing so. Around the same time, an
© Copyright 2010 by N. N. Taleb.
Criticism has been countered with the argument that "we have nothing better"; ignoring of iatrogenic effects and mere phronetic common sense.
b- Iatrogenics of measuments (harm done by the healer): these estimations presented as "measures" are known to increase risk taking. Numerous experiments provide evidence that professionals are significantly influenced by numbers that they know to be irrelevant to their decision, like writing down the last 4 digits of one's social security number before making a numerical estimate of potential market moves. German judges rolling dice before sentencing showed an increase of 50% in the length of the sentence when the dice show a high number, without being conscious of it. 3
c- Linguistic conflation: Calling these risk estimation "measures" create confusion in the mind of people, making them think that something in current existence (not yet to exist in the future) is being measured —these metrics are never presented as mere predictions with an abnormally huge error (as we saw, several orders of magnitude).
4) Increased role of tail events in economic life thanks to "complexification" by the internet and globalization, in addition to optimization of the systems.
a- The logic of winner take all effects: The Black Swan provides a review of "fat tail effects" coming from the organization of systems; consider the island effect, how a continent will have more acute concentration effects as species concentration drop in larger areas. The increase in "winner-take-all" effects is evident across economic variables (which includes blowups).
b- Optimization makes systems left-slewed, more prone to extreme losses —which can be seen in concavity effects under the perturbation of parameters.
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Biological Performance of Electrospun Polymer Fibres
Ivan Joseph Hall Barrientos 1, Graeme R. MacKenzie 1, Clive G. Wilson 1, Dimitrios A. Lamprou 2,* and Paul Coats 1,*
1 Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS), University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G4 0RE, UK; email@example.com (I.J.H.B.); firstname.lastname@example.org (G.R.M.); email@example.com (C.G.W)
2 School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
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Received: 30 November 2018; Accepted: 22 January 2019; Published: 24 January 2019
Abstract: The evaluation of biological responses to polymeric scaffolds are important, given that the ideal scaffold should be biocompatible, biodegradable, promote cell adhesion and aid cell proliferation. The primary goal of this research was to measure the biological responses of cells against various polymeric and collagen electrospun scaffolds (polycaprolactone (PCL) and polylactic acid (PLA) polymers: PCL–drug, PCL–collagen–drug, PLA–drug and PLA–collagen–drug); cell proliferation was measured with a cell adhesion assay and cell viability using 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine (BrdU) and resazurin assays. The results demonstrated that there is a distinct lack of growth of cells against any irgasan (IRG) loaded scaffolds and far greater adhesion of cells against levofloxacin (LEVO) loaded scaffolds. Fourteen-day studies revealed a significant increase in cell growth after a 7-day period. The addition of collagen in the formulations did not promote greater cell adhesion. Cell viability studies revealed the levels of IRG used in scaffolds were toxic to cells, with the concentration used 475 times higher than the EC$_{50}$ value for IRG. It was concluded that the negatively charged carboxylic acid group found in LEVO is attracting positively charged fibronectin, which in turn is attracting the cell to adhere to the adsorbed proteins on the surface of the scaffold. Overall, the biological studies examined in this paper are valuable as preliminary data for potential further studies into more complex aspects of cell behaviour with polymeric scaffolds.
Keywords: electrospinning; aligned fibrous scaffolds; cell biology; nanofibers
1. Introduction
The challenge facing surgeons using mesh scaffolds in tissue engineering applications are two-fold: first, controlling the way the fibres being used physically transform and symbiotically interact with the host body’s physiological function; and more importantly, minimising or negating complications such as chronic infections, development of adhesions, chronic pain and mesh rupture. Drug-loaded oriented scaffolds can be created using a number of processes, including electrospinning, a fibre production method utilising electric force against polymeric solutions. However, despite the various characterisation methods one can perform on these scaffolds, there is a requirement to understand and measure fundamental biological responses. In particular, ideal scaffolds for tissue engineering should be biocompatible, biodegradable, promote cell adhesion and proliferation and have no detrimental effect on cell bioenergetics [1]. Materials such as polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactic acid (PLA) and collagen have achieved biocompatible and biodegradable requirements [2]. However, measuring the effect of any biopolymer on cell adhesion, cell proliferation and cell metabolic activity remains the crucial aspect in determining biocompatibility. Another important biological requirement is assisting...
the suppression of potential bacterial infections at the site of surgical/scaffold implant. Controlling any bacterial infection is a vital pre-requisite to any potential cell growth, given that the cell/tissue viability in the presence of bacteria such as *Staphylococcus aureus* or *Escherichia (E.) coli* will be profoundly compromised [3].
*Staphylococcus (S.) aureus* is a gram-positive bacterium that is commonly found in nasal passages, skin and mucous membranes [4]. This is a major cause of infection of wounds (in particular nosocomial bloodstream infections), especially in surgical procedures that involve medical device implants [5]. Currently, within hernia mesh repair, 68% of infection complications are attributed to the *S. aureus* infections; any infections related to hernia repair will increase the recurrence rates of hernia, meaning that inhibiting the growth of this bacterium will give the patient a better chance of recovery [6]. *E. coli* is another bacterium that can have detrimental effects on the recovery of wounds—it is the most common pathogen found in the hernia sac [7]. This bacterium tends to develop in fluid collections at the site of mesh implant. If this is found at the site of implant, typically drainage of the bacterial fluid and a course of antibiotics are administered (e.g., ceftriaxone and ampicillin) [8]. However, if both *S. aureus* and *E. coli* can be controlled without further administration of antibiotics (which would in turn reduce the possibility of antibiotic resistance), invasive drainage procedures or overall removal of hernia mesh can be avoided – this increases the chance of patient recovery and a better chance of tissue re-growth at a cellular level.
The proliferation of cells related to the healing of wounds is also important within a hernia repair context. Typically, wound healing can be divided into four main steps: (1) haemostasis (0–7 h); (2) inflammation (1–3 days); (3) proliferation (4–21 days); and (4) remodelling (21 days–1 year) [9].
The proliferation period is arguably one of the most important phases given that there is a focus on restoring the tissue network; this can be easily disrupted through any potential infection. Another important aspect of the proliferation stage is the formation of the extracellular matrix (ECM); proper formation of the ECM will help with cell adhesion and regulate growth, movement and differentiation of the cells growing within it. If electrospun scaffolds can mimic the ECM successfully, they may help promote cell adhesion, growth, movement and differentiation [10].
Tissue engineered scaffolds have been used in a number of different clinical applications; in particular, there are a range of applications that are currently being applied within the field of dentistry [11]. Other clinical applications include cardiac tissue engineering (e.g., culturing cells onto a biomaterial scaffold in-vitro and then implanting tissue onto cardiac surface [12]), nerve regeneration for the treatment of stroke (e.g., nanomaterials have been used as a biomimetic in order to induce neuronal growth and guide brain regeneration [13]) and the treatment of pulmonary diseases (e.g., porous scaffolds that mimic alveolar units to allow for greater cell adhesion for lung tissue regeneration [14]).
Studies involving the testing of cellular response against electrospun scaffolds have been have been well reported in the literature: testing cell migration of breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) against PCL scaffolds [15], rat periodontal ligament cells against poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid; PLGA) scaffolds [16], human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) against PCL–collagen scaffolds [17] and human mesenchymal stems cells against PLA scaffolds [18]. In particular, some of these studies showed evidence that cells typically form confluent monolayers on electrospun scaffolds; fibre orientation affects cell alignment and cells prefer to grow on aligned fibres (e.g., cells showed greater attachment to specifically aligned fibres in comparison to randomly oriented scaffolds) [19]. Though the studies mentioned successfully demonstrated a range of cellular behaviours on electrospun scaffolds, there is a dearth of research that focuses on the cellular response in the presence of drug-loaded electrospun scaffolds.
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Theory of Change: Sustainable organizations are better able to deliver improved programs and positive outcomes for clients. Sectors that collectively advocate, innovate and collaborate are resilient in the face of economic, political and other environmental changes and can guide solutions.
Program Goal: Build and sustain the capacity of Polk Bros. Foundation grantees, and the sectors within which they work, to thrive, meet goals and serve clients effectively.
All proposals submitted to the Foundation should adhere to one of the following strategies:
STRATEGY A
Organizational Development (Proposals by Invitation Only)
Target Population: Polk Bros. Foundation grantees that are seeking to build capacity in one of four key areas:
* Financial planning and management
* Marketing and communication
* Technology improvements
* Strategic restructuring and mergers
Components
* Defines an organizational need or issue based on internal and external research
* Partners with an outside expert to develop a plan that addresses the issue or facilitates the implementation of an existing action plan
* Identifies anticipated project outcomes and timing
* Demonstrates buy-in and sustained commitment for the project from the board and staff
Evaluation Criteria
* A written action plan to address the identified need with benchmarks for progress and a timeline for implementation or the actualization of a plan that demonstrates progress toward resolving the issue
* Demonstration of improved processes that will lead to greater reach, impact, or efficiency
* Development and application of a clear method for evaluation and use of data to inform continued improvement
STRATEGY B Strengthening Sectors
Target Population: Polk Bros. Foundation grantees and the sectors in which they work
Components
* Organizes and coordinates the provision of technical assistance and advocacy training within a sector
* Works collaboratively with an engaged cohort of service providers to effectively define and address needs or issues that can be most effectively addressed
* Develops a clear action plan with participant input that includes benchmarks for progress, defined organization and sector goals, and anticipated outcomes and timing
* Offers opportunities for cumulative learning to promote effective systems integration and improvement
* Advocates to advance effective policies and practices
Evaluation Criteria
* Demonstrated progress toward resolving specific sector issues
* Documentation of learning that will lead to greater reach, impact, or efficiency for participating organizations and the sector
* Description, number and length of activities
* Number of staff from participating organizations, including number who attended multiple sessions (meetings to create action plans, learning opportunities, etc.), and total number of organizations
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Introduction
This customer satisfaction survey was conducted by Consumer Direct Care Network Colorado (CDCN) under contractual obligation with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF). Home and Community Based waiver Medicaid clients receiving Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS) in Colorado were surveyed regarding their satisfaction with the services provided by their Financial Management Services Agency (FMSA). This report 1 is specific to PCG Public Partnerships (PPL), but summarized survey results for all three FMSAs are included on page one for comparison.
Methodology
CDASS service recipients were asked through mail survey to rate services provided by their FMSA. Survey questions were developed jointly by HCPF and CDCN staff. Questions focused on key components of the FMSA's responsibilities toward customer service, web‐based systems functionality and accessibility, and employer and payroll functions. The back page of the survey allowed for open‐ ended comments.
Prior to survey mailing each FMSA supplied a mailing list of their current CDASS clients to CDCN in an Excel spreadsheet. Using those lists, CDCN mailed surveys to 3,537 CDASS clients on April 28, 2020. Survey recipients were asked to return completed surveys by June 3, 2020 in an included postage‐paid envelope. Data entry and analysis of returned surveys was conducted by Quality Improvement department staff at the CDCN headquarters in Missoula, Montana. Comments were data entered as close to the hand written text as possible, and include the respondent's spelling, punctuation and use of abbreviations and symbols. Client name and contact information was removed or redacted from comments.
A numeric five point Likert rating scale was used on each survey satisfaction question, with 5 being best or most satisfied, and 1 being worst or least satisfied. A N/A or "Not Applicable" choice was provided for each question, allowing the respondent to opt out if that question did not apply to them. Satisfaction ratings for each question are expressed as a common arithmetic average. An overall satisfaction rating ‐ the weighted average for all questions is also presented.
Results Summary All FMSAs
1This report is intended for review by HCPF only, and is not for public distribution unless authorized by HCPF. All returned surveys are being submitted to HCPF. The electronic data entry spreadsheet file is available to HCPF upon request.
June 17, 2020
Page 1 of a Blank Survey (for reference)
June 17, 2020
PCG Public Partnerships (PPL)
2020 Client Satisfaction Survey Report
Page 2 of a Blank Survey (for reference)
June 17, 2020
PCG Public Partnership (PPL) 2020 Client Satisfaction Survey Report
PCG Public Partnership (PPL) Survey Results
* N = total number of responses for the question
June 17, 2020
Written Comments
PPL LLC. IS NOT THE COMPNAY THEY REPRESENTED THEMSELVES TO BE! VERY DISSAPPOINTED
Change to the time sheet data entry in July 2019 exponentially increased the time it takes family member providers to enter time sheet data. Elimination of time sheet templates resulted in time sheets for each pay Period requiring individual entries for each activity. Family member providers now have to make individual entries for each time period they are administering medications, checking vitals, making bed, etc. End result is time sheets averaging 95 individual time entries, most for 15 minutes or less, for each Pay Period. Bring Back Timesheet Templates!!
A person I'm trying to hire has called several times to the open enrollment over the phone and still have not received a call back.
They have been rude to me. They have insisted that someone else needed to be my authorized representative just because I used a communication device to talk on the phone. They complained that I talked too slowly for them. I have explained their attitude was discriminative but they haven't changed. They should be shut down because of the ways they treat people with disabilities.
In my particular situation, the filling out of the time sheet is often difficult do to my changing needs. My attendant is having to do more for me since my husband was killed 18 months ago. He has to do my banking, phone, pay my bills, Handles Emails, going to post office, etc, etc. He has taken F.L.M.A from his 2nd job to lessen bringing home the virus by doing this he has not only lost pay, but jepardized losing his medical Ins.
At preasent we are going through very unique circumstances (like everyone)
my attendant (son) is with me 24/7 through this lock down. He even works with my doctor's on video chats
I have been very pleased with the services I have received from Public Partnerships over the years.
They have always answered My Questions, and helped with any concerns I may have had.
The new online time sheet process is terrible + difficult for those who live with the client.
I feel the attendants need more training as differant ones give differant answers to the same question.
I'm NOT WITH THIS COMPANY ANY MORE.
Paychecks have been late more than once. Time sheets have been submitted on time.
I am dissappointed in the phone acess to our FMS provider. Sometimes we have to call back a week later because of no reply. There does not seem to be easy email access either.
When we do make contact with PPL Staff they are always courteous, knowledgable and helpful.
I also thought that due to the coronavirus there might be help from PPL regarding protection with masks, gloves + gowns/booties etc + where we can access these supplies.
All experiences have been positive. has been an exceptional help. Thank you!
Because I have both waivers there have been some difficulties with wrong service codes input for faxed timesheets.
But every service rep I have contacted has been exceptionally helpful. (I would recommend a global fix).
Thank you all for your good website, good forms, good problem – solving.
Thank you for all you do!
As a new administrative representative, I have appreciated the support & assistance!
June 17, 2020
2020 Client Satisfaction Survey Report
Written Comments
We had more problems/set backs and the longest waiting periods every.
No direction when bringing on new attendants. WAY TO LONG of a process.
MISTAKE AFTER MISTAKE on behalf of Pub Part. Resolutions are timely + cost us money/time and getting people ON BOARDED.
The only person who has ever helped, been able to resolve matters or get things is Supervisor . If it was not for her we would have changed companies! She needs to be applauded & paid better to compensate for everything she has had to fix!
I was late to enroll in beginning. So I wasn't sure what I was to recieve. Never recieved any proper training, just called in for training, I must say your people on the phone were most curtious, easy to talk to and understand. Overall their training was excellent and proved to be all I and attendant needed to learn well. Thank you
The services + ratings of PPL can best be described as erratic – depending on whoever answers my calls + their own training & competence.
Usually, however, the people in your offices are mostly very pleasant, just unable to understand my questions or unable to answer them. Fortunately, being pleasant goes a long way for me.
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AMA Journal of Ethics ®
December 2016, Volume 18, Number 12: 1232-1240
IMAGES OF HEALING AND LEARNING
Blythe A. Corbett, PhD
Autism, Art, and Accessibility to Theater
Abstract
Art has the ability to entertain and educate about many vital aspects of the human experience. Recently, innovative endeavors are providing greater accessibility to theatrical productions for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), prompting ethical questions about how accommodations to provide access to art and culture should be made, and for whom. This article uses an attributional model of stigma to explain potential differences in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward people with mental illness. This social cognitive model also provides clues about how to spur social change through translational education, familiarization, and advocacy to permit greater access to art for people with disabilities.
I regard the theater as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being. Thornton Wilder [1]
Autism
Autism (currently referred to as autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, and used interchangeably here) is characterized by significant difficulty with reciprocal social communication; narrow, repetitive, or stereotyped thoughts and behavior; and atypical sensitivity to sensory stimuli [2]. A number of brain regions have been consistently implicated in the neuropathology of ASD, including those involved in emotion processing (e.g., amygdala, hippocampus), social cognition and theory of mind (e.g., medial prefrontal cortex, cingulate cortex, temporal parietal junction), face processing (e.g., fusiform network), and executive functioning [3-8]. The neuropsychological challenges impact many areas of an affected person's life, impeding his or her ability to engage in many social, community, and cultural events.
The overall prevalence of ASD, based on data collected from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network sites [9], rose approximately 223 percent between 2002 and 2010 and in 2012 was estimated to be 1 in 68 children eight years of age (1 in 42 boys, 1 in 189 girls) [10]. Approximately thirty-two percent of these children have co-occurring intellectual disability (IQ < 70), 24.5 percent fall in the
borderline range (IQ = 71-85), and 43.9 percent have cognitive abilities in the average or above-average range [10]. There is no doubt that autism is a significant public health concern with significant costs to the affected individuals, their families, and their communities [11]. In the United States, it is estimated that the lifetime cost per person with ASD is $1.4 million and, for those with co-occurring intellectual disability, $2.4 million [12]. In tandem with the significant increase in prevalence over the last several decades, there has been an evolution in how autism is understood, detected, and treated [13]. This once rare and mysterious condition is now broadly familiar to the public because of the dissemination of scientific information on and the familiarity of autism in the media and news.
Despite the increasing prevalence and public awareness of autism, many parents of children with autism still struggle with the fact that their children are unable to engage in cultural and recreational activities. In particular, the hyper- and hyposensitivity to a variety of visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli can limit the ability of a child with ASD to partake in social activities [14]. For example, children with ASD often have difficulty attending movies due to the crowds, flickering lights, darkness, and loud noise. According to a recent report, children with ASD participate less frequently in community-based events than those without ASD due to a combination of social and physical barriers and fewer supports [15]. Moreover, attendance at events is often limited by their affordability and accessibility. However, efforts by people outside of traditional therapeutic settings are providing new opportunities for people with ASD and their families to engage with an essential part of human culture: the arts. As described below, people with autism and their families are finding acceptance and access through participation in theater. In the process they are helping to remove the barrier of stigma and embracing their right to engage in and with the community.
The Value of Art and Theater for People with ASD
William Bennett
The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and arithmetic.... Music, dance, painting, and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment.
[16]
There is much to be gained from seeing, hearing, and experiencing art in a variety of forms. Many people with ASD excel in art and use it as a way to express themselves and share their unique perspective on the world [17, 18]. Some propose that the arts have the potential to nurture talent, reduce stigma, and provide a platform for others to see the "ability" in disability [19]. Art also provides an opportunity for persons with mental illness, such as schizophrenia, to build new identities and community [20]. Theatrical performances—dynamic, engaging, and narrative—have the rare ability to entertain and educate about many vital aspects of the human experience. Attending plays and musicals may provide an opportunity for people with autism and other disabilities to
stimulate their imagination, observe social communication, and experience storytelling in an entertaining and live context [21]. Should not such potential benefits be shared by all, even those whom some would argue may not fully appreciate the depth or breadth of the narrative?
New and innovative endeavors by groups such as the Autism Theatre Initiative [22] and the Theatre Development Fund [23] have created "autism-friendly" performances of Broadway and off-Broadway shows to give people with autism unprecedented access to these forms of theater [21]. Accommodations such as brighter lighting, reduced sound, and preparatory story guides help make the experience less intense and stressful—and therefore more relaxed and pleasurable—for the audience. These initiatives have received rave reviews. After experiencing the supportive and slightly modified show, theatergoers with autism look forward to subsequent sensory-friendly productions with great anticipation, and some have transitioned to traditional theatrical performances [21].
Some theater-based programs use theatrical techniques as a form of treatment for children with ASD [24-26]. For example, studies we have conducted have shown that SENSE Theatre ® , a theatrical intervention program in which youth with ASD learn a variety of acting techniques with peer actors who model communication and behavioral skills, contributes to significant changes in participants' social competence, communication, cognition, and interaction skills [27-30]. Whether people with autism are onstage or in the audience, published and anecdotal reports [21, 28] suggest that the theater provides a distinctive setting where they may thrive. The supportive context, active role-playing, and dynamic learning environment of the theater foster the development of key social skills that children with autism most need to learn.
Challenges to Making Theater Accessible to People with ASD
Man is unique not because he does science, and he is unique not because he does art, but because science and art equally are expressions of his marvellous plasticity of mind. Jacob Bronowski [31]
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I. Called to Order
II. Prayer
III. Pledge
IV. Public Hearing ................................................................. 7:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Perquimans County (the “County”), pursuant to NCGS Section 158-7.1, will hold a public hearing at a special meeting of the Board beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, at the Perquimans County Courthouse Annex, 110 North Church Street, Hertford, North Carolina, in the Second Floor Courtroom, on a proposal to provide certain economic development incentives to Atlantic Wind, LLC, a private entity (the “Company”). The County proposes to appropriate and spend from the County’s general fund amounts to make certain annual cash grants to the Company, for a term of up to 30 years in the case of personal property and up to 15 years in the case of real property, in varying amounts of between 5.91% and 70.88% of the real and personal property taxes the Company pays directly or indirectly to the County. The purpose of these grants would be to encourage the Company to construct and operate a wind energy facility that would generate electricity and that would be located on a multi-acre site in Perquimans County and Pasquotank County (the “Facility”). The cash grants described above would be (i) conditioned on the Company’s paying the applicable real property and personal property taxes for the particular year; and (ii) subject to partial recapture via a refund payment, if the Company does not invest at least $240 million in the County on or before December 31, 2015, or if the development of the Facility does not result in the creation of an average, over a defined four-year period, of at least eight new full-time jobs at the Facility. The Company’s construction and operation of the Facility would further the economic interests of the County in numerous ways, including through the following specific benefits: (a) by creating a construction project at the Facility that would last approximately nine months which, in addition to creating employment at the Facility, would likely result in greater revenues to local businesses; (b) by offering a number of full time jobs at the completed Facility with an average wage greater than the median wage in the County; (c) by enhancing the County’s property tax base and increasing the County’s property tax revenues; and (d) by supporting the diversification of the County’s economy and locating in the County a portion of the first commercial scale wind energy facility in North Carolina. In addition to holding the public hearing, at this special meeting the Board of Commissioners of the County may approve the making of the cash grants as described above and may approve and enter into an economic development agreement with Atlantic Wind, LLC.
V. Approval of Agenda .......................................................... Action Required
VI. New Business
A. Economic Development Incentives to Atlantic Wind, LLC ............. Action Required
B. Establish Building Inspection Fees for Wind Turbines .................. Action Required
VII. Adjournment
VIII. Recess in Commissioners’ Room for Budget Work Session
FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
➢ N.C. Northeast Economic Developers Letter Regarding Golden Leaf Foundation
➢ NC 20 Resolution
➢ Invitation to Holiday Island Property Owners Association’s Third Annual National Day of Prayer
➢ Resolution: Opposing Senate Bill 183 – Orange County
➢ Resolution: Opposing Senate Bill 462 & House Bill 574
IV. A Public Hearing is being held to receive citizen’s comments concerning a proposal to provide certain economic development incentives to Atlantic Wind, LLC, a private entity (the “Company”). The County proposes to appropriate and spend from the County’s general fund amounts to make certain annual cash grants to the Company, for a term of up to 30 years in the case of personal property and up to 15 years in the case of real property, in varying amounts of between 5.91% and 70.88% of the real and personal property taxes the Company pays directly or indirectly to the County. The purpose of these grants would be to encourage the Company to construct and operate a wind energy facility that would generate electricity and that would be located on a multi-acre site in Perquimans County and Pasquotank County (the “Facility”). The cash grants described above would be (i) conditioned on the Company’s paying the applicable real property and personal property taxes for the particular year, and (ii) subject to partial recapture via a refund payment, if the Company does not invest at least $240 million in the County on or before December 31, 2015, or if the development of the Facility does not result in the creation of an average, over a defined four-year period, of at least eight new full-time jobs at the Facility. The Company’s construction and operation of the Facility would further the economic interests of the County in numerous ways, including through the following specific benefits: (a) by creating a construction project at the Facility that would last approximately nine months which, in addition to creating employment at the Facility, would likely result in greater revenues to local businesses; (b) by offering a number of full time jobs at the completed Facility with an average wage greater than the median wage in the County; (c) by enhancing the County’s property tax base and increasing the County’s property tax revenues; and (d) by supporting the diversification of the County’s economy and locating in the County a portion of the first commercial scale wind energy facility in North Carolina. In addition to holding the public hearing, at this special meeting the Board of Commissioners of the County may approve the making of the cash grants as described above and may approve and enter into an economic development agreement with Atlantic Wind, LLC.
VI.A. **Enclosure.** The Public Hearing was held earlier in the meeting. The Board will need to take action on the enclosed “Draft” Incentive Agreement.
VI.B. If the Board approves to proceed with the above proposal, they will need to establish a Building Inspection Fee for the Wind Turbines. It is being proposed to be $150 per turbine.
VII. The Board will adjourn the Special Called Meeting and take a short break to move to the Commissioners’ Room to hold a Budget Work Session.
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An Infrastructure for Delivering Geospatial Data from Heterogeneous Data Sources to the Field
Leslie Miller
Department of Computer Science 227 Atanasoff Hall Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-1041
Phone: 515-294-4377
Email: firstname.lastname@example.org
www.statlab.iastate.edu/dg
Project Overview
We present 4 posters that present the full range of our interdisciplinary Digital Government research program. The first poster describes a conceptual framework for accessing, using and collecting geospatial information in mobile data collection environments. The next 3 posters discuss specific components of this research, including interoperable digital geospatial libraries, wearable computing technologies for field data collection, and middleware to support adaptive exchange and analysis of geospatial data between the field computing and repository environments. In the final poster, testbed environments will be used to illustrate research principles in federal statistics applications.
Poster Details
A key feature of any environment designed to give field workers access to geospatial data is the infrastructure used to connect the field devices to the data sources. The infrastructure must be very flexible in its ability to obtain data. At the same time, it must be capable of minimizing the amount of data flowing through the network. To do this, we have chosen to make use of object-oriented views implemented as mobile agents. The views provide an excellent basis for deriving the data for the user's request and the mobile agent aspect creates a great deal of flexibility in the location for integrating or analyzing data.
The implementation of our view agent infrastructure model makes use of wrappers, mediation, and XML. The wrappers are used for encapsulating the data sources and the mobile field devices. As is generally the case, the wrappers allow the details associated with the heterogeneity of the data source (or device) to be localized. The result is that within the boundaries of the wrappers, the mobile view agents work in a relatively homogeneous environment of manipulating XML encoded data.
The internal infrastructure environment is also populated with a set of computation servers. Each computation server has a local object-oriented data warehouse equipped with a set of tools designed to work with geospatial data. Since the prospect of query reuse is likely for a field worker, we store the final and intermediate results in the data warehouse, allowing the warehouse to act as an active cache.
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Evaluation of a Human Fab Anti-Idiotypic Anti-Daratumumab to Resolve Pan Reactions in Pre-Transfusion Testing due to Monoclonal Anti-CD38 Therapy
A. Reggiani¹, E. Muenger², S. Baumann², C. Blanc², S. Lejon Crottet³, D. Cretier³, M. Castellano³, S. Waldvogel Abramowski³, E. Guignet¹
¹ Bio-Rad Laboratories, DiaMed GmbH, Cressier, CH
² Interregional Blood Transfusion SRK Ltd, Berne, CH
³ Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Geneva, CH
Introduction
Monoclonal antibody therapies are used to treat a variety of pathologic conditions, including solid and hematologic cancers. Daratumumab, a monoclonal anti-CD38 antibody, has been used for several years and has been shown to be efficient for the treatment of multiple myeloma patients. This monoclonal antibody specifically targets the antigen CD38, which is overexpressed on multiple myeloma cells. However, CD38 is also expressed at various degrees on red blood cells. When a patient is treated with daratumumab, pan reactions are observed in antibody screening using the Indirect Antiglobulin Test (IAT), which may mask underlying clinically significant antibodies. Several solutions have been developed, such as soluble recombinant proteins or treating the reagent red blood cells with dithiothreitol or trypsin, but they present limitations in the detection of some red cell alloantibodies.
Objective
The objective of this study was to confirm, in two different immunohematology laboratories, the efficacy of a new candidate in neutralizing daratumumab interferences in pretransfusion testing. Another objective was to demonstrate that this candidate has no impact on the detection of underlying red cell antibodies.
Methods
The neutralizing solution was provided ready-to-use. The daratumumab relative concentration in patient samples was estimated by antibody titration. To assess the neutralization efficiency, 50 daratumumab samples (25 samples per site) were titrated and neutralized, starting with 10% v/v of neutralizing solution and then with an increasing concentration if the neutralization was not achieved at 10% (i.e., 20%, and then 30% v/v of neutralizing solution). No preincubation was required (Table 1). Thereafter, 40 samples (20 samples per site) were prepared to contain a weak alloantibody (titer equal to or smaller than 4 against single dose cell) and daratumumab at a known titer. Specificities were selected to represent a broad spectrum of clinically significant antibodies (Table 2). These positive samples were tested using the same neutralization protocol, starting with 10% and so on if needed (Figure 1). Respective dilution controls using a titration buffer at 10%, 20%, or 30% were used at each step to validate the neutralization tests.
Results
At both sites, daratumumab titers ranged between 8 and 16,000. Overall, 74% of the samples (37/50) were neutralized using 10% of anti-daratumumab, 92% (46/50) with 20%, and 100% with 30% (Table 1). All underlying clinically significant alloantibodies were detected after the efficient neutralization of daratumumab (Table 2). Of 40 positive samples, 38 (95%) were neutralized with 10% and 2 required 20% of anti-daratumumab, but it did not affect the detection of weak underlying antibodies (Table 2). This ready-to-use anti-daratumumab did not impact the turnaround time as there was no pre-incubation required.
Conclusion
This human Fab anti-idiotypic anti-daratumumab demonstrated very efficient neutralization, while allowing the detection of weak underlying red cell antibodies. Using a 10% concentration, the neutralization was successful in 83% of samples (75/90), and gradual increase achieved a complete neutralization. This user-friendly reagent could become a new candidate for daratumumab neutralization in pre-transfusion testing.
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Magistrates: Thomas Goddard Donald Eli Dix, Jr. Gary Chapman Billy Sipes Steve Wardrip Trey Webb
Meade County Judge/Executive
Troy D. Kok
Job Notice
Meade County Fiscal Court is hiring for the following full-time position.
Full time Paramedic
To request an application please email: firstname.lastname@example.org or visit the office of the Meade County Judge/Executive, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108.
For more information, please call the Meade County Judge/Executive's Office at 270-422-3967.
To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 18 th , 2023. In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Treasurer Tammy Graham
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PRAYING FOR AVOCADO TOAST
SERIES: TEACH US TO PRAY
Matthew 6:11
What an amazing thing it is to gather together and declare the beauty, wonder, and power of our Lord Jesus Christ. If we have not yet met, my name is Dan, and I am one of the pastors here at Peninsula Bible Church.
As we get started this morning, I wonder, and I want you to think for a moment, about the most COVID thing you have done over the last 18 months. Something that you did this last year that you would never have dreamed of doing before, and yet you found yourself doing it during the pandemic.
I thought we could take a little informal survey here. So, by a show of hands, let us know if you have done any of these things during COVID. For those of you watching online, feel free to comment in the chat.
How many of you have done "'business on the top, pajamas on the bottom" during a Zoom call?
How many of you have "worked from home" while at the beach?
How many of you have started making sourdough at home?
There are a number of COVID things that we have done related to church as well. So let's really pull back the curtain here.
How many of you have watched church from bed or are watching church from now?
One last one—and I might be going out on a limb here: Have any of you used avocado toast for your communion bread?
Full transparency: I have not done this, but I have wanted to. Maybe some day. If you have, I'm guessing you are a Millennial. Us Millennials have a thing for avocado toast. I totally get it. I love myself a good piece of avocado toast. Throw a little goat cheese on there with a poached egg and some paprika—oh, so good!
Catalog No. 20210829 Matthew 6:11 Third Message Dan Westman August 29, 2021
Millenials get a bad wrap when it comes to avocado toast, though. It's long been noted that more millennial would own homes if they saved more for a down payment instead of spending their money on things like avocado toast. Just for kicks, I did the math. Assuming that you pay $18 for your avocado toast, as you probably will at your favorite boujee brunch place, you would have to forgo 33,000 orders of avocado toast to put down a down payment for a modest home here in Palo Alto. That's a lot of avocado toast.
So, what does this have to do with The Lord's Prayer? We are in the third week of our four-week deep dive into the most famous prayer ever prayed. This is the prayer that Jesus gives to his disciples when they ask him to teach them to pray. It is a prayer that is meant to shape not only our prayer life but our whole life. It is a prayer that teaches us how to think about God, ourselves, and how to relate to God and our world.
The line that we will look at today is, Give us this day our daily bread. Give us this day our daily bread. This is the prayer where we ask God for avocado toast. Or is it? What exactly does Jesus mean when he teaches us to pray for our daily bread? We are going to unpack these deep and powerful words together this morning.
Before we do, let's stand together and pray The Lord's Prayer. As a reminder, as a church, we are trying to pray this prayer every day throughout this series. Each Sunday, we will do this together during worship. Pray with me:
Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.
The starting point: Ask God
The Lord's Prayer comes from Matthew 6 and Luke 11. The two prayers are very similar. Matthew's is a little bit longer, and it is the version that we are looking at together.
If you have been looking in your Bibles, you may have noticed that the ending of The Lord's Prayer isn't actually in the text. The traditional ending that we have been praying together—"For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen."—is not part of the prayer that Jesus gave to his disciples. It does show up in some manuscripts that come much later, and it became incorporated into church tradition. The theology of these words is excellent, but they didn't come from Jesus. I think they are great words to pray, and I pray them when I pray this prayer, but that's why you won't find them in your Bible.
The words we are looking at today are found in Matthew 6:11.
Matthew 6:11:
Give us this day our daily bread.
Seven words in English. Eight words in Greek. Yet, these words help us define our relationship with God. These words help keep God in his proper place as the giver of bread and all that is good, and they keep us in our proper place as those who depend on God and bring our requests to him.
Let's think about what Jesus means when he teaches us to ask God for our daily bread. Some have understood this simply to mean bread. We are to ask God for bread. This view becomes problematic for those on the Keto diet because you can't eat bread on the Keto diet. I experimented with Keto for about a year a few years back, and my prayers usually went more like this: God, don't let me look at, or worse, smell, that heavenly looking bread because if I do, I am seriously going to want it in my belly! But I don't think Jesus is just asking us to pray for bread. And it is not because I am Keto, because I am not anymore.
From the Reformers to today, most Biblical scholars understand bread to represent not only bread itself but all things that are necessary for life. In Luther's The Small Catechism, he writes this:
Daily bread includes everything that has to do with the support and needs of the body, such as food, drink, clothing, shoes, house, home, land, animals, money, goods, a devout husband or wife, devout children, devout workers, devout and faithful rulers, good government, good weather, peace, health, self-control, good reputation, good friends, faithful neighbors, and the like. 1
Understood in this way, Jesus is not just teaching us to ask God for bread. In a much more Keto-friendly fashion, he is teaching us to ask God for everything that we need. So this prayer is meant to shape our prayer lives by teaching us to Ask God to provide. Ask God to provide you with the things that you need.
Asking is an incredibly relational thing to do. God is our father who is in the heavens. We are his children whom he loves and loves to care for. We ask him for things. We ask him to provide for our needs. This is what children do to their parents. This is how children relate to their parents.
This request, or petition, is the fourth of the six petitions that make up the bulk of The Lord's Prayer. With this petition, we have reached a turning point in the prayer, which is marked by a change in prepositions. The first three petitions are about God, and they use the pronoun "thy," or "your." "Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done." Now, we are shifting to the pronoun "our," and we are asking God for things that we need. "Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." You can see the shift.
I am tempted to think that perhaps this is just how my children relate to me. Can I have some water? Can I have a snack? Can I watch a show? If you have young children, I know you can relate. But then I also think back to my days in college, and I was still asking my parents for things. One year for spring break, I had made some plans with my friends to go to Mexico. Our bright idea was to drive from Los Angeles down to Mexico and camp on the beach. Just find a beach and pitch a tent, and surf for a few days. My parents thought this was a terrible idea, and I couldn't figure out what in the world they were talking about. However, eventually, my friends and I decided to call off the trip. In the meantime, my
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American Cancer Society, Inc. and Affiliated Entities
Combined Financial Statements As of and for the Year Ended August 31, 2009 with summarized financial information for the Year Ended August 31, 2008 and Report of Independent Auditors
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American Cancer Society, Inc. and Affiliated Entities Contents August 31, 2009 and 2008
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Report of Independent Auditors
The Boards of Directors
The American Cancer Society, Inc. and Affiliated Entities
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet as of August 31, 2009 of the organizations described in Note 1 (collectively the Society), and the related combined statements of activities, functional expenses and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Society's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. The prior year summarized comparative information has been derived from the Society's 2008 combined financial statements and, in our report dated February 23, 2009 we expressed an unqualified opinion on those combined financial statements.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Society's internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Society's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to in the first paragraph present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position as of August 31, 2009 of the organizations described in Note 1, and the combined changes in their net assets and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Notes 1 and 4 to the combined financial statements, the Society adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of FASB Staff Position No. FAS 117-1, Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations: Net Asset Classification of Funds Subject to an Enacted Version of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, and Enhanced Disclosures for all Endowment Funds, as of September 1, 2008.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the combined financial statements taken as a whole. The combining balance sheets, combining statements of activities, and combining statements of expenses by natural classification are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the combined financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audit of the combined financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the combined financial statements taken as a whole.
January 28, 2010
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, INC.
AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)
ASSETS
August 31,
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, INC. AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES COMBINED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009, WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 2008 (In Thousands)
225,126
556,446
391
150,644
6,102
44,831
24,922
1,008,462
47,140
(13,530)
(1,339)
32,271
97,254
(96,198)
1,056
16,184
1,071
19,128
1,078,172
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, INC.
AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
COMBINED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009, WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 2008
(In Thousands)
EXPENSES
%
15%
18%
14%
26%
73%
7%
20%
27%
100%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements
4
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, INC.
AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
COMBINED STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009, WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 2008
(In Thousands)
EXPENSES
Salaries
Supplies
Telephone
Travel
409,163
79,802
31,390
68,890
11,041
18,705
23,353
44,376
14,774
66,396
24,387
39,151
22,287
133,765
1,693
27,637
3,257
7,618
13,327
1,041,012
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.
5
FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009 AND 2008 (In Thousands) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, INC. AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
1. ORGANIZATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
The American Cancer Society (the "Society"), is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
Principles of Combination
The accompanying combined financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the American Cancer Society, Inc. (the "National Home Office") and the American Cancer Society of Puerto Rico, Inc. ("Puerto Rico"). Puerto Rico is a membership corporation with the National Home Office as its only member. During fiscal year 2009, the American Cancer Society Foundation ("Foundation"), a membership corporation with the National Home Office as its only member, merged with the National Home Office. These consolidated accounts are combined with the accounts of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ("ACS CAN") and the Society's 13 chartered Divisions (the "Divisions"), which are separately incorporated. All significant intra-Society accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying combined financial statements.
The Society (including the National Home Office, its chartered Divisions and Puerto Rico) has received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service that it is exempt from income tax under Section 501(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). ACS CAN has received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service that it is exempt from income tax under Section 501(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(4). The Society prepares a separate Internal Revenue Service Form 990 for the National Home Office, ACS CAN, Puerto Rico and each chartered Division.
New Accounting Pronouncements
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AGENDA – October 10, 2019
Approve
Supplementary Agenda
Receive
MINUTES
Agriculture Committee Meeting Minutes - September 5, 2019
Receive
DELEGATION
YOUNG AGRARIANS
Jolene Swain, Land Matcher, Central & Northern BC
RE: BC Land Matching Program (via teleconference)
REPORTS
Debbie Evans, Agriculture Coordinator
- Funding of Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser (Page 6)
- Fort George Regional Adaptation Strategy Projects (2020-2023)
Recommendation
VERBAL REPORTS
Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Land Commission Meeting October 3, 2019 - Prince George
SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
IN-CAMERA MOTION
In accordance with Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter, it is the opinion of the Committee Members that the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose must be closed to the public and therefore exercise their option of excluding the public for this meeting.
ADJOURN
PRESENT: Chair Mark Parker
Directors Gladys Atrill
Shane Brienen
Mark Fisher
Tom Greenaway
Clint Lambert
Brad Layton
Linda McGuire
Jerry Petersen
Bev Playfair
Michael Riis-Christianson
Kim Watt-Senner
Gerry Thiessen
Directors Dolores Funk, Village of Burns Lake
Absent Rob Newell, Electoral Area "G" (Houston Rural)
Staff Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl Anderson, Manager of Administrative Services
Janette Derksen, Deputy Director of Environmental Services
Debbie Evans, Agriculture Coordinator
John Illes, Chief Financial Officer
Jason Llewellyn, Director of Planning
Wendy Wainwright, Executive Assistant
Media Blair McBride, Lakes District News
CALL TO ORDER Chair Parker called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
AGENDA Moved by Director Lambert
Seconded by Director Layton
AG.2019-5-1 “That the Agriculture Committee Agenda of September 5, 2019 be adopted.”
(All/Directors/Majority) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MINUTES
Agriculture Committee Meeting Minutes -May 2, 2019
Moved by Director Petersen
Seconded by Director Brienen
AG.2019-5-2 “That the Minutes of the Agriculture Committee Meeting of May 2, 2019 be approved.”
(All/Directors/Majority) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORTS
RDBN 2012 Agriculture Plan Update Report
Moved by Director Layton
Seconded by Director Lambert
AG.2019-5-3
"That the Agriculture Committee receive the Agriculture Coordinator’s September 5, 2019 memo titled “RDBN 2012 Agriculture Plan Update report.”
(All/Directors/Majority) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NDIT – Agriculture Coordinator -Pilot Project Extension and Disbursement Schedule -Northern Development Project Number 5112 20
Moved by Director Playfair
Seconded by Director Riis-Christianson
AG.2019-5-4
"That the Agriculture Committee receive the correspondence from Northern Development Initiative Trust – Agriculture Coordinator - Pilot Project Extension and Disbursement Schedule – Northern Development Project Number 5112 20."
(All/Directors/Majority) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BC Meat Inspection Program RE: Feedback on Class D Licences – Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
Moved by Director Lambert
Seconded by Director Petersen
AG.2019-5-5
"That the Agriculture Committee receive the correspondence from the BC Meat Inspection Program RE: Feedback on Class D Licences – Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako."
(All/Directors/Majority) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VERBAL REPORT
Agriculture Land Commission (ALC) – Jason Llewellyn, Director of Planning
Jason Llewellyn, Director of Planning provided an overview of the challenges regarding the Ministry of Agriculture and Agriculture Land Commission’s (ALC) regulation prohibiting the deposit of soils from another parcel of land onto land within the Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) being limited to 1,000 m² and the ALC expecting local governments to enforce their regulations through the local government building permit process. Staff are currently researching the RDBN’s role and flexibility in addressing the ALC requirements. Mr. Llewellyn outlined the ALC application process for a property owner needing to conduct groundwork on their property that requires more than 1,000 m² of soils. The ALC has 60 days once a property owner submits a Notice of Intent to provide approval or request further information, if more information is required the timeline is extended a further 60 days. Concerns were brought forward in regard to the potentially lengthy process and impacts to a property owner in a short northern building season. The ALC also provides a second option that potentially lessens the wait time but a separate application is required for a $1,500 permit fee.
The Board expressed its concerns in regard to the ALC’s expectation of local government. Frustrations were brought forward in regard to the ALC eliminating the two zones and only having one zone for the Province and no northern input. Discussion took place in regard to the Board advocating for a two zone system.
VERBAL REPORT (CONT’D)
Staff will bring forward a report at the September 19, 2019 Board Meeting regarding the RDBN’s roles concerning the ALC’s expectation of local government. Director Fisher requested staff bring forward a press release in regard to the information including the Board’s stance on the issue at the September 19, 2019 meeting for Board review.
Discussion took place regarding the potential intent of the ALC regulations and questions were raised in regard to the Ministry of Agriculture educating the public in regard to the regulation changes.
Chair Parker noted the importance of meeting with the Minister of Agriculture and the Liberal Opposition Critic at the 2019 UBCM Convention.
Verbal Report Moved by Director Layton
Seconded by Director Lambert
AG.2019-5-6 “That the Agriculture Committee receive the Director of Planning’s verbal report re: Agriculture Land Commission.”
(All/Directors/Majority) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Director Watt-Senner
Seconded by Director Layton
AG.2019-5-7 “That the meeting be adjourned at 2:05 p.m.”
(All/Directors/Majority) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
_________________________ ____________________________
Mark Parker, Chair Wendy Wainwright, Executive Assistant
Background Information:
BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative in partnership with the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG), has developed the Regional Agriculture Strategy document. This strategies document encompasses both RDBN and RDFFG lands. The focus of the plan is to identify projects and opportunities for agricultural producers to adapt to climate change. The document was previously presented to the Board and is on the RDBN website under the agriculture page for climate change, and the priority impact areas, strategies and actions are on pages 16 – 41.
Proposal
Now that the strategies plan has been completed, a four-year (2020-2023) work plan is being developed that will prioritize key actions to undertake. To leverage the initial $300,000 Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) funding, and to oversee implementation of the plan, BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative is looking for additional support from other partners, including both the RDBN and RDFFG. The initial request was $5,000 annually. The RDFFG on September 19, 2019 committed to provide $5,000 annually for 2019 – 2022.
On September 27, 2019, the RDBN and RDFFG were approached by staff of BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative to increase the annual funding to $7,500. The funds for 2019 were approved by the RDBN CAO from the existing 2019 Agriculture budget with no amendments required. Funding for the Agriculture function currently falls under the RDBN’s general administration budget with full participation from the RDBN’s member municipalities and electoral areas.
The RDBN will continue to partner with BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative and the RDFFG to forward the objectives of the Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George Regional Agriculture Adaptation Strategy.
RECOMMENDATION: (All/Directors/Majority)
THAT the Agriculture Committee approve the support of annual funding in principal in the amount of $7,500 for the years 2020 to 2023 for the Bulkley-Nechako & Fraser-Fort George, BC Agriculture & Climate Change, Regional Adaptation Strategies Projects subject to final budget approval by the Board;
AND THAT Debbie Evans, Agriculture Coordinator continue to serve as the RDBN representative on the Advisory Committee;
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Privacy Flash – Issue 15
Privacy at your fingertips
Privacy is becoming increasingly important to everyday business. Legal developments and regulators' increasing attention to privacy are two of the key drivers behind this.
The aim of the Privacy Flash is to provide monthly updates on global regulatory developments, as well as relevant news and information on upcoming events in the field of data protection and privacy.
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Highlights
* Privacy Shield: DPAs comment
* EU ePrivacy Directive under review
* Russian data localisation update
* WhatsApp/Facebook: Sharing of user personal data
* Belgian State Secretary for Privacy eyes strengthening of DPA
* GDPR: Belgian DPA issues 13 steps
* South Africa: New Data protection regulator
* Philippines: New Data Privacy Act
* New York: Cybersecurity regulation for financial institutions
* PNR: Draft agreement Canada/EU
News
DPAs comment on Privacy Shield
As reported in Privacy Flash issue 14, the European Commission adopted the EUUS Privacy Shield framework with an adequacy decision on 12 June 2016. By notifying the Member States, the new framework for EU-US personal data transfers entered into force immediately. The adoption of the Privacy Shield marks the return to normalcy for transatlantic data transfers after the previous Safe Harbor framework was invalidated by the European Court of Justice in October 2015. As of 1 August 2016, companies are again able to self-certify with the US Department of Commerce, which operates the Shield.
The European Data Protection Authorities were positive about the amendments made to the first draft of the Privacy Shield. Nevertheless, they remain sceptical with regards to the commercial aspects and the access by U.S. public authorities to data transfers stemming for the European Union. According to the DPAs, the Privacy Shield lacks provisions on automated decision-making and on the right to object to data processing. Furthermore they urge for clarification on the applicability of the provision to data processors. Additionally less strict guarantees should be enacted on the independence and powers of the Ombudsperson.
According to the Chairwoman of the Art. 29 Working Party, the adequacy of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield will not be challenged in its first year. In May 2017, the European Commission has scheduled a mandatory review of the adequacy of the Privacy Shield.
EU ePrivacy Directive under review
On 11 April 2016, the European Commission launched a public consultation to evaluate and review Directive 2002/58 on privacy and the electronic communication sector. The said Directive, commonly referred to as the ePrivacy Directive (ePD) was adopted with a view to harmonise national rules in relation to the processing of personal data in the electronic communications sector. The recent adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as the rapidly changing technological landscape have inspired the European Commission to review the ePD.
As mentioned in Privacy Flash issue 12, the reform of the Directive was launched in order to assess the need to broaden its scope, which currently only applies to traditional telecom providers, as well as to assess the consistency between the ePrivacy Rules and the GDPR and finally to enhance secure and confidential communications throughout the European Union. The consultation aimed at gathering views of all relevant stakeholders on the proposed reform and was open until 5 July 2016. The objectives of the ePD's review are fourfold:
* Ensure consistency between the ePrivacy rules and the General Data Protection Regulation
* Update the scope of the ePD against the background of the new technological evolutions and market reality
* Increase security and confidentiality of communications
* Address conflicting enforcement and improve harmonisation across Europe
On 25 July 2016, the Article 29 Working Party and the European Data Protection Supervisor issued opinions on the ePD reform. Although these opinions are not binding in nature, their importance are considerable since they are an indication of how Data Protection Authorities will interpret the legal framework and how they aim to influence the reform of the ePD.
Art. 29 Working Party recommends the European Commission to:
* Scope: Extend the scope of the ePD to cover new types of telecom services ("over the top services") such as Internet telephony (VoIP), instant messaging, WhatsApp, webmail and messaging in social networks. Additionally the Working Party urges the Commission to clarify the meaning of "public electronic communications network", "electronic communications services" since they are often unclear and do not reflect the infrastructure of today's communication networks.
* Confidentiality: Apply the requirement of confidentiality to all publicly available networks and services (wired or wireless, public, privately owned or managed) such as Wi-Fi services offered in hotels, universities, trains and hotspots. Furthermore, the article laying down confidentiality should be revised to establish a general prohibition of the interception, surveillance, monitoring of the content of electronic communications.
* Consent: The prior consent of the user should remain key in the Directive, with regards to collecting metadata, content data and tracking techniques. Additionally, the Directive should refer to the GDPR provisions to ensure consistency.
* Cookies: The provision on cookies should be rewritten in order to be as technologically neutral as possible to cover tracking techniques used on smartphones and Internet of Things applications.
* Direct marketing: Revise the rules for unsolicited communications to ensure prior consent of the user for all types of unsolicited communications irrespective of the means used (e.g. mail, fax, text, video calls, etc.).
* Deletion of data breach notification rules: To avoid duplicate notifications given the GDPR's data breach notification requirements, the Working Party recommends deleting the current data breach notification rule from the ePD.
* Enforcement: Data Protection Authorities operating on the basis of GDPR should also be competent on ePD matters that involve personal data to promote harmonised sanctions and consistent enforcement.
The opinion of the EPDS closely relates to the Working Party's recommendations with regards to extending the scope, improve the protection of confidentiality of electronic communications, requiring prior consent for unsolicited communications, conditions for consent, etc.
The finalisation of the e-Privacy Directive reform will be expected by the end of 2016.
Russian data localisation update
As previously reported in Privacy Flash issue 6, Russian's new data localisation requirement entered into force in September 2015. The amended data protection law now requires companies from all over the world collecting or processing personal data of Russian citizens to store these data on Russian territory. The entry into force followed a warning shot by the government's IT, telecom and media regulator Roskomnadzor, who briefly blacklisted the Russian-language version of Wikipedia in August.
In Russia, Roskomnadzor acts as the de facto Data Protection Authority. One of its task is to oversee the enforcement of the new data localisation rules, which seems to be initially aimed at Russian companies. According to reports, large foreign internet companies had been given until 29 August 2016 to comply.
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EDINBURGH: MORNINGSIDE PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Scottish Charity No. SCO34396 (Hereinafter referred to as the Congregation)
DATA PROTECTION POLICY
CONTENTS
1. Overview
2. Data Protection Principles
3. Personal Data
4. Special Category Data
5. Processing
6. How personal data should be processed
7. Privacy Notice
8. Consent
9. Security
10. Sharing personal data
11. Data security breaches
12. Subject access requests
13. Data subject rights
14. Contracts
15. Review
Data Protection Policy
1 Overview
1.1 The congregation takes the security and privacy of personal information seriously. As part of our activities we need to gather and use personal information about a variety of people including members, former members, adherents, employees, office-holders and generally people who are in contact with us. The Data Protection Act 2018 (the "2018 Act") and the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") regulate the way in which personal information about living individuals is collected, processed, stored or transferred.
1.2 This policy explains the provisions that we will adhere to when any personal data belonging to or provided by data subjects, is collected, processed, stored or transferred on behalf of the congregation. We expect everyone processing personal data on behalf of the congregation (see paragraph 5 for a definition of "processing") to comply with this policy in all respects.
1.3 The congregation has a separate Privacy Notice which outlines the way in which we use personal information provided to us. A copy can be obtained from the congregation's Data Protection Officer, the Church Office or is available on the congregation's website.
1.4 All personal data must be held in accordance with the congregation's Data Retention Policy, which must be read alongside this policy. A copy of the Data Retention Policy can be obtained from the congregation's Data Protection Officer, the Church Office or is available on the congregation's website. Data should only be held for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it is collected.
1.5 This policy does not form part of any contract of employment (or contract for services if relevant) and can be amended by the congregation at any time. It is intended that this policy is fully compliant with the 2018 Act and the GDPR. If any conflict arises between those laws and this policy, the congregation intends to comply with the 2018 Act and the GDPR.
1.6 Any deliberate or negligent breach of this policy by an employee of the congregation may result in disciplinary action being taken in accordance with our disciplinary procedure. It is a criminal offence to conceal or destroy personal data which is part of a subject access request (see Paragraph 12
below) and such conduct by an employee would amount to gross misconduct which could result in dismissal.
2 Data Protection Principles
2.1 Personal data will be processed in accordance with the six 'Data Protection Principles.' It must:
- be processed fairly, lawfully and transparently;
- be collected and processed only for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes;
- be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed;
- be accurate and kept up to date. Any inaccurate data must be deleted or rectified without delay;
- not be kept for longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed; and
- be processed securely.
We are accountable for these principles and must be able to demonstrate compliance.
3 Definition of personal data
3.1 "Personal data" means information which relates to a living person (a "data subject") who can be identified from that data on its own, or when taken together with other information which is likely to come into the possession of the data controller. It includes any expression of opinion about the person and an indication of the intentions of the data controller or others, in respect of that person. It does not include anonymised data.
3.2 This policy applies to all personal data whether it is stored electronically, on paper or on other materials.
4 Definition of special categories of personal data
4.1 'Special categories of personal data' are types of personal data consisting of information revealing:
racial or ethnic origin; political opinions; religious or philosophical beliefs; trade union membership; genetic or biometric data; health; sex life and sexual orientation; and any criminal convictions and offences.
4.2 A significant amount of personal data held by the congregation will be classed as special category personal data, either specifically or by implication, as it could be indicative of a person's religious beliefs.
5 Definition of processing
5.1 'Processing' means any operation which is performed on personal data, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring or storage; adaption or alteration; retrieval, consultation or use; disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available; and restriction, destruction or erasure.
6 How personal data should be processed
6.1 Everyone who processes data on behalf of the congregation has responsibility for ensuring that the data they collect and store is handled appropriately, in line with this policy, our Data Retention policy and our Privacy Notice.
6.2 Personal data should only be accessed by those who need it for the work they do for or on behalf of the congregation. Data should be used only for the specified lawful purpose for which it was obtained.
6.3 The legal bases for processing personal data (other than special category data, which is referred to in Paragraph 8 below) are that the processing is necessary for the purposes of the congregation's legitimate interests; or that (so far as relating to any staff whom we employ) it is necessary to exercise the rights and obligations of the congregation under employment law.
6.4 Personal data held in all ordered manual files and databases should be kept up to date. It should be shredded or disposed of securely when it is no longer needed. Unnecessary copies of personal data should not be made.
7. Privacy Notice
7.1 If someone would not reasonably expect the way in which we use their personal data, we will issue information about this using a Privacy Notice which will be given to them at the point when the data is provided.
7.2 If our use of personal data is what someone would reasonably expect, we will provide information about this using a Privacy Notice which will be available
on the congregation's website and can be found on the noticeboards in the church vestibule and the caretaker's area.
8. When is consent needed for the processing of personal data?
8.1 A significant amount of personal data held by the congregation will be classed as special category personal data, as it could be indicative of someone's religious beliefs.
8.2 Processing of such special category data is prohibited under the GDPR unless one of the listed exemptions applies. Two of these exemptions are especially relevant (although others may also apply):
- the individual has given explicit consent to the processing of the personal data for one or more specified purposes; OR
- processing is carried out in the course of its legitimate activities with appropriate safeguards by a foundation, association or any other not-forprofit body with a political, philosophical, religious or trade union aim and on condition that the processing relates solely to the members or to former members of the body or to persons who have regular contact with it in connection with its purposes and that the personal data is not disclosed outside that body without the consent of the data subjects.
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Mass Intentions
SATURDAY JANUARY 20 4:00 PM + MIKE & ANN RUSSEL SUNDAY JANUARY 21 8:30 AM JOHN & LEENA HOHMAN 11:00 AM INCREASE IN VOCATION TO RELIGIOUS LIFE
TUESDAY JANUARY 23 8:00 AM +BRIAN & BRUCE RUSSEL WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24 8:00AM RITA TAYLOR BIRTHDAY THURSDAY JANUARY 25 8:00 AM OLLINGER FAMILY BIRTHDAYS
FRIDAY
BIRTHDAY
JANUARY 26 8:00 AM BIBIANA SANCHEZ SATURDAY JANUARY 27 4:00 PM CAROLYN FAIREY SUNDAY JANUARY 28 8:30 AM MADDIE CLAIRE BOONE 11:00 AM VINCENT DUFF
Eastern Shore Medical Weight Loss
251-625-4030
Collection details :
01/14/2024
Sunday collection $ 3713 Parish projects $ 40 Total deposit $ 3,753
17 & 18 February 2024; special collection for the Black Indian Missions
Knights of Colubus and- Ladies Auxiliary #8740
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In the beginning was the word…
Our Lady of Lourdes Liturgy
WEEKLY READINGS
Sunday 21
Jon 3:1-5, 10 1 Cor 7:29-31 Mk 1:14-20 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 22
Tuesday 23
Wednesday 24
Thursday 25
Friday 26
Saturday 27
2 Sm 5:1-7, 10 Mk 3:22-30 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19
Mk 3:31-35
Tuesday of the Third
Time
Week in Ordinary
2 Sm 7:4-17 Mk 4:1-20 Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Acts 22:3-16 Mk 16:15-18 Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle
2 Tm 1:1-8 Mk 4:26-34
Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, bishops
2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17 Mk 4:35-41
Saturday of the Third
Time
Week in Ordinary
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3 & 4 February 2024: Financial report for the year 2023 will be presented by Mrs. Gina McKeller (Finance council member)
Catholic
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OUR
LADY
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January 21 2024 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eucharistic Adoration,
REV. PRABHU AROCKIASAMY, PASTOR EDCONNICK, DEACON
14 February 2024: Ash Wednesday; Masses @ 8:00am &
16 February 2024 @ 5:00 pm Stations of the cross by the Parishioners( if you like to read one of 14 Stations, please contact Mrs. Sallie Washington) & 5:30pm Lenten fish fries. Thanks to knights & Ladies Auxiliaries for cooking & serving fish
5:30pm fries.
17 & 18 February 2024: Importance of Stewardship & Financial scope for 2024 will be spoken by Mr. Ken Klienchrodt
28 April 2024 our Annual Lawn Party; Please stay tuned for more
Information. 2024 Catholic Charities envelopes are in the pews and at the three entrances of the Church; please take and generously contribute to help people in need at the central and southern half of Alabama.
1621 Boykin Blvd
Mobile, AL 36605 Church Email:
email@example.com
Church Phone Number: 251-479-9885 Www.ourladyoflourdesparish.com Office hours:
Monday : Office Closed Tuesday—
Friday : 9AM to 1PM SATURDAY &
SUNDAY : OFFICE CLOSED
Sacrament of
reconciliation and
schedules
Saturday 3:15pm
Eucharistic Adoration & Confession 3:30 PM – Holy rosary 4:00 PM – Holy Mass
Sunday
8:00 AM – Eucharistic
8:30am-
10:30
adoration holy
mass am
–
Eucharistic adoration
11:00am- holy
mass
Regular Weekdays Monday- communion service Tuesday—Friday 8:00 am – holy mass ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 20/21: 2024 Catholic Charities appeal by the guest speaker Mr. Garfield Burke Jr. PhD. At all the weekend masses.
Lenten rice bowls are at the three entrances of the church, please take and save what you could to help the hungry and those in need. You could bring those rice bowls back on Holy Thursday or Good Friday.
"KofC Council 8740 is holding its annual Super- bowl Squares Fundraiser. They're selling 100 squares at $50.00 each.
Text or call David Ladnier at 251-375-4844 to reserve your squares.
cash prize of $1,000.00, and the Council will make a profit of $1,000.00."
The four winners of each of the four quarters will receive a mass
St. Peter, disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles
St. Peter was a simple fisherman when he first encountered Jesus. Despite no training in the law of Moses or ministry, he became one of the most influential leaders in the early church.
Through all of these interactions, Jesus was teaching and guiding Peter to become the steady, dependabile leader God had planned. Saint Peter's great love for Jesus made it possible to anything that Jesus asked. When other disciples were shocked at the Bread of Life Discourse and walked away, and Jesus asked twelve disciples,
St. Peter's confidence and impulsiveness in speaking with Jesus create some of the most memorable moments in the Gospels.
Will you leave me too?. Peter was first to speak up "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the message of eternal life" (John 6:68).
At the Last Supper, when Jesus presented his Body and Blood as the new Convenant, Peter did not question his power to turn simple bread and wine into his Body and Blood.
Lord, open my mind and heart to the treasure of Your Truth as revealed in the Doctrine
He had seen what Jesus could do and so he truly believed in the True Presence. Peter is a great role model for us. He exemplifies many of our human weaknesses but he never let his sins lead him away from Jesus, but rather lets them lead him to Jesus.
of the Real Presence. Grant that my eyes may see, through faiths vision, the wonders of Your Love in The Most Holy Eucharist. As I meditate on the mystery of Your Hidden Presence, I entreat You to increase my faith, enkindle my hope, and deepen my love for You, my Eucharistic King. Amen
Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Pray for us St. Peter, Pray for us
GOSPEL RFLECTION
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, Today we begin a continuous reading of Mark's Gospel that will carry us through this segment of the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. Remember that in Cycle B of the Lectionary, most of the Gospel readings are taken from the Gospel according to Mark.
The Gospel of Mark does not begin with a narrative about Jesus' birth. Instead Mark begins by reporting on the preaching of John the Baptist. John is described as the voice in the wilderness sent to prepare the way of the Lord. Immediately after describing the work of John the Baptist, Mark reports on Jesus' baptism and his temptation in the desert. Jesus' public ministry begins after the arrest of John the Baptist. Mark wants his readers to understand the important connection between the end of the ministry of John the Baptist and the beginning of Jesus' own ministry.
As we learn at the beginning of today's Gospel reading, Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God in continuity with the preaching of John the Baptist. Like John the Baptist, Jesus' pronouncement of the kingdom is a call to repentance. Yet Jesus' preaching is greater than John's. Jesus begins the time of fulfillment; the Kingdom of God is already here. This will be demonstrated again and again, both in Jesus' words and in the actions that follow. Jesus' healings and forgiveness of sins are signs of the Kingdom of God that he announces in his teaching.
In contrast to last week's Gospel, in Mark's Gospel Jesus takes the initiative in calling his first disciples. As mentioned last week, it was more typical of first-century rabbinical schools for students to seek out rabbis, asking to be their disciples. In Mark's Gospel, Jesus breaks with this tradition and invites his disciples to learn from him. Jesus is said to have first called four fishermen—Simon, Andrew, James, and John. Simon and Andrew are brothers. Jesus promises that he will make them "fishers of men." James and John are also brothers. Mark does not report Jesus' words of invitation to them, but he does report that they left their fishing immediately; their father, Zebedee, was left behind in the boat.
Mark's Gospel is told with a great sense of urgency and immediacy. Jesus is a person of action, and events occur in rapid succession. We see this in today's Gospel. Time is of the essence; the fishermen immediately put aside their livelihood to become Jesus' disciples. The Kingdom of God is here and now. The time of fulfillment is at hand. How might our lives be differe | <urn:uuid:3b2d4df9-42da-4549-8b1c-e8fbbe86a2e9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://ourladyoflourdesmobile.weebly.com/uploads/9/0/8/4/90846438/oll012124-bulletin.pdf | 2024-04-25T11:14:54+00:00 | s3://commoncrawl/cc-index/table/cc-main/warc/crawl=CC-MAIN-2024-18/subset=warc/part-00246-29538f81-5664-4df2-acb6-7d8ba3d2a1aa.c000.gz.parquet | 402,566,574 | 2,000 | eng_Latn | eng_Latn | 0.975649 | eng_Latn | 0.985543 | [
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Sleep Tips: Temperature
The following advice is only recommended for children who are over the age of 12 months
Body temperature fluctuates during the day. Your child's body temperature will peak late afternoon and then start to drop in the evening. About two hours before bed, core body temperature lowers, which signals to the brain that it's time to fall asleep. This lowering of body temperature kickstarts melatonin production, which is the hormone that helps your child to fall asleep.
Above 24 o C - Too Hot! Your child is likely to experience restlessness and have difficulties falling or staying asleep.
15.6 o C - 19.4 o C - Just Right! This is the ideal bedroom temperature for most people.
Below 12 o C - Too Cold! Cold rooms can affect sleep, especially REM sleep. If your child is too cold, it may be difficult for them to settle to sleep.
Invest in a room thermometer so that you can keep track of the temperature in your child's room and monitor how they sleep.
Tips for reducing heat to promote sleep
* Turn down or turn off radiators.
* Reduce the level of bedding. Use a lower tog duvet or a light sheet. Look for bedding that is breathable or made with TENCEL - a material used in bedding that keeps the body cooler.
* Remove soft toys from around the bed as they can trap heat.
* Give your child light cotton underwear or nightwear to wear in bed.
* Use a fan (only if your child is not disturbed by the noise). If it is particularly hot, you can place a tray of ice in front of the fan, which will cool the room even more.
* Open bedroom windows (only if the noise outside won't bother your child). If you do open windows, be sure to keep blinds and curtains shut, so the room stays dark.
* Fill a hot water bottle with cool water and place it at the bottom of the bed near your child's feet or put cooling socks on your child's feet.
* Tie long hair up.
Whilst there are common strategies that may support the sleep of babies and children, there are also different parenting and professional styles that may favour one approach over another. There is no single solution that will suit
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SIEM REAP DECLARATION OF COMMITMENT
1. We, the Executive Directors of the Linking Organisations of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, assembled in Siem Reap from 18-21 March 2019 for the annual Directors' Meeting, to celebrate our achievements around building a strong partnership of national civil society organisations that has become a leading force in the HIV response locally and globally, and to mark the evolution of our network into the Frontline AIDS partnership.
2. We declare our commitment to greater engagement and collaborative action together as Frontline AIDS, and to ending the epidemic of AIDS by 2030, taking into account our differing contexts in regions and countries throughout the world, as follows:
- We will draw upon 25 years of technical expertise working with marginalised populations, to solve the toughest challenges that are too often avoided and ignored.
- We will act as one globally diverse movement of people and organisations to deliver proven locally relevant innovations at scale, reaching those too often excluded.
- We will constantly re-think what we do and challenge ourselves and our partners to do things differently.
3. We have undertaken to develop and implement a Frontline AIDS Plan of Action to set out our priorities and determine how our partnership will contribute to the HIV response.
4. We are proud to be founding partners of the Frontline AIDS partnership. Together with others, we commit to igniting innovations that will break down the social, political and legal barriers that marginalised people face and which stand in the way of a future free from AIDS.
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This memo serves as a quarterly update for Vermont’s action plan. (Grant# 1LICMS330824) The original plan was submitted on October 2, 2014.
**Plan Review Dates:**
| | Q1 (Jan-Mar) – Due Apr 15 | Q2 (Apr-Jun) – Jul 15 |
|-------|---------------------------|------------------------|
| X | Q3 (Jul-Sep) – Due Oct 15 | Q4 (Oct-Dec) – Jan 15 |
**Type of Plan:**
| | Proactive to Address Trend | Did Not Meet Projections |
|-------|----------------------------|--------------------------|
| X | Other: Admin CAP | |
**Administration CAP**
State of Vermont’s Money Follows the Person grant is currently working on a plan to reduce its administration CAP percentage. This CAP percentage is calculated using the formula below:
\[
\text{Administration Expenses} \over (\text{Administration Expenses} + \text{Service Expenditures})
\]
The current overall administration CAP percentage through September 30, 2015 is 31%. Since the start of CY14 this overall percentage has been reduced from 40% (a reduction of 23% overall). The average quarterly administration CAP has been reduced from 45% for the first two years of the grant to 21% for the past year. The chart below depicts the trends of both of these measurements.
The chart below illustrates the cumulative administration CAP percentage for Vermont's MFP grant. Based on current projections, this overall value will be 24% by the end of CY19.
There are three areas that the State of Vermont is currently working on to improve the administration CAP percentage:
- Eliminate all conferences, marketing and community outreach events
- Identify ways of increasing the usage of unused services of a participant’s care plan
- Research the contributing factors to Vermont’s current de-enrollment rate (43%)
**Eliminate all conferences, marketing and community outreach events:**
All budgets have been modified to eliminate all of these types of events. In addition, we have been working on ways to reduce travel expenses by the use of state fleet vehicles instead of employee’s vehicles for grant travel.
Identify ways of increasing the usage of unused services of a participant’s care plan:
We are currently running data that compares actual services provided to a participant’s authorized care plan. Once completed, the MFP quality team will be working with the participant and the agencies providing the care to understand the barriers being faced in fulfilling all of the care plan hours. Some preliminary research has cited the following barriers that can be addressed: 1) lack of staff in remote areas; 2) client refusal of all allocated care hours; 3) Off-hour coverage not available; 4) Adult Day accessibility (transportation, capacity or convenience) etc.
Research the contributing factors to Vermont’s current de-enrollment rate (43%):
The chart below illustrates Vermont’s de-enrollment and re-institutionalization rates over the life of the grant. The overall de-enrollment rate (43%) although on an overall upward trend has been steadily decreasing for the past two quarters. The overall re-institutionalization rate is on an overall downward trend.
The overall de-enrollment rate is illustrated in the table below:
| Status | Count | % of Total |
|----------------------|-------|------------|
| Deceased / De-enrolled | 63 | 43% |
| Graduated | 83 | 57% |
| Grand Total | 146 | |
The table below identifies the reasons for de-enrollment. We are performing a case study review of each participant to identify possible areas of improvement for the transition and community sustainability processes currently in use in Vermont.
Research the contributing factors to Vermont’s current de-enrollment rate (43%) (cont):
| Reason | Count | % of Total |
|---------------------------------------------|-------|------------|
| Lost Qualified MFP Housing | 3 | 5% |
| Lost Medicaid Coverage | 3 | 5% |
| Lost Clinical Eligibility | 6 | 10% |
| Voluntary Withdrawal | 4 | 6% |
| Deceased | 17 | 27% |
| Return to Nursing Facility | 30 | 48% |
| **Grand Total** | **63**| |
Note: Current re-institutional rate is 30 out of 146 participants or 21%.
Once the initial review of each participant’s case file is complete, we are planning to use these findings to stimulate brainstorm sessions with the transition coordinators, case managers, home health agencies and discharge planning professionals. Our goal is to identify improvement projects that can be undertaken to help reduce Vermont’s overall de-enrollment rate going forward.
Vermont’s 1115 Waiver plan (Choices for Care) has been actively working with nursing facility residents who want to receive their services in the community since 2006. During the period from 2005 until the MFP grant started in 2012, Vermont had reduced the average NH Medicaid population from 2,100 to about 1,750 residents per day. Since the inception of the MFP grant this number of residents has continually declined to approximately 1,600 residents per day. As a result of the success of the 1115 Waiver, the participants that we have been transitioning are more clinically complex.
In addition, the culture in Vermont is very person centered and we believe that if a person wishes to receive their services in a community they should be given that opportunity. We do not restrict participation in the MFP grant based on the probability of success. Our participants are counseled in the challenges of such a transition and the associated risks.
Additional Action Plan Details
In addition to the Administration CAP Action Plan, there are items that Vermont is working on as a result of the CMS site visit on July 14 to 16, 2014.
1. Vermont has not submitted the required Service File programmatic report for any quarters since we started. We are working with our IT staff and HP (MMIS vendor) to develop a sustainable system to produce this report.
2. Improve the current system for all MFP programmatic requirements. The effort around this task is two-fold:
a. All reports, except for the Semi-annual reports, have been audited and any discrepancies have been reconciled. We are in progress of completing the current Semi-Annual report as well as verifying previously submitted reports. We expect to have this effort completed by the December 31, 2015 deadline. The primary reason for the delinquency of these reports was a turnover of key report creation personnel during calendar year 2014.
b. The state of Vermont is currently in the process of replacing its eligibility and MMIS systems. The replacement of these legacy systems is critical to optimizing and automating the current MFP reporting system. The MFP reporting team will be working with the IT development teams to ensure that MFP needs are being represented in the new systems. The initial implementation of these systems will start in late 2017.
Authorizations:
Director
(Adult Services Division)
Megan Tierney-Ward
11/3/15
Project Officer
(Project Officer -CMCS)
Jeffrey D. Clopein
Acting Director
(Division of Community Systems Transformation)
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ST JUDE THE APOSTLE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS 1 ST NOVEMBER
Recently Deceased Robert Hanna
Bethany Support Group Upcoming events
Irish Hospice Foundation – Information Evening for the Public about Bereavement. Venue Alexander Hotel , Dublin 2 Date Thursday 5 th November from 5.30pm to 8pm Keynote Speaker Jane Mc Kenna (Founder of the Laurel Lynn Children's Hospice Foundation) For further information ph 087 1038431
Our November Mass for Deceased Parishioners will take place this Monday 2 nd November at 7.30pm
Anniversaries Mary Agnes Barrins Rosanna Kershaw Catherine & James Kelly Dan O' Leary Danny Flood Deceased members of Lough & Brosnahan Families Eva Houston Kathleen Grimes Tomás Joyce Christina Kennedy Liam Walsh Andrew & Leo Morrin Michael Mallon Kathy Hawkins
Weekly Mass Times This Week Daily Mass Monday to Friday at 9.30am Saturday at 10.00am Weekend Mass Times Vigil Sat 6.30pm Sunday Morning 10.00am & 11.30am
Towards Peace is a new spiritual support service designed for those who have experienced sexual, physical, emotional or spiritual abuse by Catholic Church personnel in Ireland. Support is also available for family members of abuse survivors. The vision of Towards Peace is to provide a safe supportive space, where people who have been affected by abuse in a Church context can be accompanied as they seek their own experience of spiritual peace, one step at a time. Towards Peace provides spiritual support through one-to-one spiritual direction sessions, with a qualified spiritual companion. Up to nine sessions are offered and there is no cost. For more information, please visit www.towardspeace.ie, phone 01 505 3028 or email email@example.com.
Please note there will be no Monday evening adoration this week due to our Annual Mass for Deceased Parishioners which takes place at 7.30pm
The Miscarriage Association of Ireland Annual Service of Remembrance takes place on Sunday 8 th November at 3.00pm is St. Teresa's Church Donore Ave, off South Circular Road
Tuesday 3-4pm Divine Mercy Holy Hour
Medugorje Prayer group will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday at 8pm in Parish Centre all are welcome
The Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver Annual Sale of Work will be held on this Sunday 1 st November at St. Joseph's Parish Hall- Terenue from 10.00am to 3pm if you wish to donate goods ph 4909360
This Friday is the First Friday of the Month Mass on the day will be offered for all those who names are on our Parish Altar List of the Dead Adoration will take place on Friday from 10.00am to 4.30pm
Poppy Bríd Sherman W.O.R.K. residents association will hold their AGM on Mon 2 nd November at 7.30pm in Faugh's Gaa Club
25 game of Cards every Thursday at 9pm in St Jude's GAA Club all welcome. Internet help for seniors available every Tuesday morning in St Jude's Gaa Club as part of the Mens Shed Group
The Cosy Corner Café located in our Pastoral Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm for breakfast , lunch and tasty treats they are open each Sunday morning from 9.30am to 2.30pm for Breakfast and tasty treats why not drop in and savour some of their delicious homemade treats.
40 th Jubilee Celebration Events from now to December
Tallaght Community School Reunion Class of 1985
A class reunion for past pupils of Tallaght Community School who sat their Inter Cert in 1983 or Leaving Cert in 1985 is being organised for November 20 th from 8.30pn in the Spawell Complex. Admission €10 to cover room and food. More information can be obtained on the TCS Reunion Class of 1985 Facebook page. Please spread the word.
November Altar Lists of the Dead are now available in the Church Porch please take one home and return with the names of all deceased members of your family & friends who you would like remembered at our Mass on the First Friday of each month.
We Welcome into our Christian Community the following children who were baptised here this month
10 th November local pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Jude in Whitefriar St Church for Mass & Novena to St Jude at 8pm.
Buses will be available for €3 return if you wish to join our pilgrimage please book your space on bus in parish office by Friday 6 th November
Lucy Kate O'Sullivan Max Alessandro Di Sabantonio Eimear Louise Keogh
Parish Office open Mon to Fri 8.30am to 1pm & after all Masses on Sun Morning Email firstname.lastname@example.org
Buses will leave from outside school at 7.15pm
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40 hours Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place from
8.00am on Friday 20 th November to Midnight on Saturday 21 st Nov.
5 th December Jubilee Mass will take place at 6.30pm Chief Celebrant Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
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A Two-Spot Sensor for Measurement of Dissipation by Means of Laser-Doppler Velocimetry*
JOHN TROWBRIDGE
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts
YOGI AGRAWAL
Sequoia Scientific, Inc., Redmond, Washington
(Manuscript received 2 January 2003, in final form 10 November 2003)
ABSTRACT
An estimate of the dissipation rate for mechanical energy in a turbulent flow can be obtained by computing the variance of the temporal derivative of the fluid velocity measured at a single point. This technique is not suited to conventional laser-Doppler velocimetry because of inherent lower bounds on noise in the velocity measurements, which biases the dissipation estimates. A two-spot technique, described by George and Lumley, overcomes this difficulty. In this technique, laser-Doppler measurements of velocity are obtained at two points, which are separated in the spanwise direction by a distance larger than the size of the optical scatterers but smaller than the Kolmogorov scale. The covariance of the temporal derivative of the velocities measured at the two points provides an unbiased estimate of the dissipation, because the velocities at the two points are essentially identical, while the two noise records are uncorrelated. An oceangoing sensor based on this technique has been developed, and its success is demonstrated by experiments in the near-boundary region of a laboratory channel flow, where measurements of shear production provide a standard for evaluation of the dissipation estimates.
1. Introduction
An estimate of the dissipation rate for mechanical energy in a turbulent flow can be obtained from a point measurement of velocity by using
\[
\epsilon = 15\nu \left( \frac{\partial u_1}{\partial x_1} \right)^2,
\]
provided that the dissipative motions are isotropic (Taylor 1935) and the frozen-turbulence hypothesis is valid (Taylor 1938; Lumley 1965), so that \( \partial u_1 / \partial x_1 \) can be approximated by \(-U_1^{-1} \partial u_1 / \partial t\). Here, \( \epsilon \) is the dissipation rate, \( \nu \) is the kinematic viscosity, \( t \) is time, \( \mathbf{x} = (x_1, x_2, x_3) \) is the position vector (with \( x_1 \) in the streamwise direction), \( \mathbf{U} = (U_1, 0, 0) \) is the mean velocity, \( \mathbf{u} = (u_1, u_2, u_3) \) is the fluctuating velocity, and an overbar denotes a mean value. Use of (1) to obtain estimates of dissipation from velocity measurements requires that the scale of the measurement volume be smaller than the Kolmogorov scale \( \eta = (\nu^3 / \epsilon)^{1/4} \), and that the sample rate be larger than approximately \( U_1 / \eta \) (George and Lumley 1973).
In the ocean, (1) has been used to estimate dissipation from measurements of velocity obtained from heated films (e.g., Grant et al. 1962), which sense variations in the rate of heat transfer to determine velocity fluctuations, and from shear probes (e.g., Osborn 1974; Oakey 1982; Oakey and Elliot 1982), which sense flow-induced deflections of a small beam to determine velocity fluctuations. These techniques require calibrations of the relationship between the fluid velocity fluctuations and the quantity that is actually measured.
Oceanic estimates of dissipation based on (1) have also been obtained from acoustic travel time and acoustic Doppler measurements of fluid velocity (e.g., Shaw et al. 2001; Trowbridge and Elgar 2001) by means of inertial-range spectra; in addition, dissipation estimates have been obtained from range-gated pulse-to-pulse coherent Doppler sonar measurements (Veron and Melville 1999), which produce wavenumber spectra directly and do not require use of the frozen-turbulence hypothesis. These acoustic measurements often have sample volumes and sample rates insufficient to resolve the dissipative fluid motions, so that the resulting estimates of dissipation are indirect and dependent on a semiempirical model.
* Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Contribution Number 10844.
Corresponding author address: Dr. John Trowbridge, Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 98 Water Street, MS 12, Woods Hole, MA 02543. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org
Oceanic measurements of dissipation have recently been obtained by means of particle-image velocimetry (PIV) (Doron et al. 2001), which requires no empirical calibration, resolves the dissipative scales under many conditions, and is capable of producing wavenumber spectra directly, without use of the frozen-turbulence hypothesis. However, PIV systems often require substantial hardware near the measurement region, which can produce flow disturbances in some applications.
Laser-Doppler velocimetry (LDV) appears to offer an attractive alternative to other methods of measuring dissipation in the ocean, because its small sample volume and rapid sample rate can, in principle, resolve the dissipative scales under many conditions, and because use of backscatter sensors and fiber-optic cables often permits minimization of flow disturbances. However, theoretical work and laboratory measurements (George and Lumley 1973) have shown that noise that is dependent on the positions and motions of the light-scattering particles produces unacceptably large biases in dissipation estimates produced by conventional laser-Doppler velocimetry. George and Lumley (1973) also described a solution to the noise problem: two laser-Doppler velocimeters, with sample volumes separated by a distance smaller than the Kolmogorov scale, measure essentially the same velocity but have uncorrelated noise. Thus, the covariance of the two records of $\partial u_i / \partial x_j$ produces an unbiased estimate of the dissipation. Clark (1970) reported an early laboratory implementation of this technique, and van Maanen et al. (1976) described a related technique in which two laser-Doppler measurements of velocity are obtained in the same sample volume.
Here we report a modern oceangoing version of a “two spot” laser dissipation sensor, based on the concept described by George and Lumley (1973). The sensor was tested in a laboratory channel, where estimates of shear production provide a standard for evaluation of the dissipation measurements. In addition, computations of a structure function $D_{11}(r_1)$, defined by
$$D_{11}(r_1) = \left[ u_1(x + e_1 r_1) - u_1(x) \right]^2,$$
(e.g., Batchelor 1967) provide information about the ability of the sensor to resolve spatial scales. Here $r = (r_1, r_2, r_3)$ is the separation, and $e_1$, $e_2$, and $e_3$ are unit vectors in the $x_1$, $x_2$, and $x_3$ directions, respectively. In the following, the sensor, the laboratory measurements, and the analysis are described (section 2). Results are then presented and discussed (sections 3 and 4) and conclusions are summarized (section 5).
2. Methods
a. Laser dissipation sensor
The laser dissipation sensor (LDS) is a fiber-optic backscatter instrument that “looks” downward, in the $x_3$ direction, to provide independent measurements of the $x_1$ component of the velocity in two sample volumes, which are separated in the $x_2$ direction (Fig. 1). The system employs two separate diode lasers, both operating at 780 nm, each emitting approximately 150 mW of optical power. The beam from each laser is split and steered to form a parallel pair, so that the two lasers produce two parallel pairs of beams. One beam from each pair passes through a Bragg cell, which shifts its optical frequency by an amount equal to the Bragg cell drive frequency—a technique used to determine the direction of velocity. One Bragg cell operates at 38 MHz and the other operates at 43 MHz. The use of these two distinct frequency bands, each with a 1-MHz bandwidth, eliminates cross talk between the two velocity meameasurements. The beam pairs pass through a focusing lens to form the two spots (intersection regions of each pair) where the velocity is measured. The scattered light is received through the same lens, an | <urn:uuid:248232ee-1fee-4ff5-978f-6de38d75b480> | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | https://journals.ametsoc.org/downloadpdf/journals/atot/21/7/1520-0426_2004_021_1104_atsfmo_2_0_co_2.pdf | 2023-02-07T15:55:51+00:00 | s3://commoncrawl/cc-index/table/cc-main/warc/crawl=CC-MAIN-2023-06/subset=warc/part-00277-b5ddf469-bf28-43c4-9c36-5b5ccc3b2bf1.c000.gz.parquet | 351,590,820 | 2,000 | eng_Latn | eng_Latn | 0.915242 | eng_Latn | 0.983456 | [
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2019 MAY NEWSLETTER
HEMINGFORD CHAMBER FEATURED BUSINESS PAT'S CREATIVE * 7355 Gage Rd Hemingford
Pats Creative started in 1975 with a drawer full of embroidery thread by owner Pat Buskirk. It was stationed at Pats house until 1986 when they became an independent Bernina Dealer and built the business on the family farm.
Through the years Pats Creative grew to include sewing machines, lots of fabric, and a complete line of books, patterns, and notions. Pat retired and the business is now run by Sonya Buskirk and daughter Shelley.
Pats Creative carries BERNINA,
Janome, And HandiQuilter sewing, embroidery, and quilting machines. With over 5000 bolts of quilting cottons, Cuddle fabric, flannels, and more, they have become the largest sewing shop in the Panhandle. They have continued their bi-monthly
Workshops and have many classes and seminars. Highlights each year are the Super Sale Super Bowl Weekend and the annual Fall Sale. They also host an ANNUAL Women's Sewing Weekend Retreat in Scottsbluff at the Hampton Inn. About 70 women attend.
If you are looking for anything sewing related, or just want to come and see, please stop by. We are open M-F 10-5, and Sat 10-4, Closed on Sundays. And yes, we are located on our family farm at 7355 Gage Rd Hemingford…and GPS doesn't always get you here so just watch the roads…Go to CR 73 , 3 miles South to Gage, and ½ mile West, then ½ mile south down the driveway! Hope to see you. We are Pats Creative~ Your 1 Stop Sewing Shop!
PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS AN ASSET TO OUR COMMUNITY!
Hemingford Chamber of Commerce President Kathy Gettert and Secretary Joni Jespersen present one of five televisions to Pine Ridge Job Corps Center Director, Tammy Calamari.
Directors under the leadership of creator of the project Reverend James Hoare.
The Job Corps has been the catapult in setting up the Hemingford Diorama for over 10 years. Without the hard work of the Job Corps students and instructors, the Diorama was facing the possibility of not being displayed any longer. The collaborative efforts of the Minich family, HHS Shop Class and the Job Corps have helped keep this historical presentation on display each year during the Christmas season. The Hemingford Diorama was created by community members Darien Anderson and Arnold Kuhn as Art
The Job Corps was given the televisions for the activity room for the students to use on their down time. The Job Corps students do a multitude of services in many communities. Additionally, one of the other large contributions they have made for our community was helping construct the new concession stand at Bobcat Field (as depicted in the photo on display at Job Corp headquarters south of Chadron).
Chamber President Kathy Gettert, Job Corp Director Tammy Calamari and Chamber Secretary Joni Jespersen
THANK YOU, PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS, FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY!!!
Membership dues are as follows: Individual $25 * 1-9 employee $50 * 10-50 employee $75 * over 50 employees $100
HEMINGFORD COMMUNITY DONATION DRIVE TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN FARWELL, NE
Rhonda & Dave Swanson, along with Tammy Berry at the Hemingford Ledger headed up a donation drive for the flood victims in Farwell, NE. Donations of all kinds were brought to the Ledger and on Saturday, April 13 people gathered to help load the trailer that the Swanson's had so generously brought down to be
taken to Farwell. We had a wonderful amount of donations from the
Hemingford and
Crawford communities.
Thank you so much to all who donated! What a wonderful community we live in!! Rhonda & Dave along with their friends Kathy and JayDee Smith of Crawford took the trailer full of donations to Farwell on Sunday. Rhonda said that the people there were so very
happy to receive everything. They had people lined up to help unload and were unloaded in 20 minutes. She said that Michelle Woitalewicz and her husband have a large building that they have opened up and organized the items as if one were stepping into a store. Shelves that are organized and filled with donations for the people of 8 counties to come and get what they need. Marcie Thomas had made t-shirts and decals that she sold for the event and her proceeds were donated to Peru, NE.
CHAMBER'S BUSINESS APPRECIATION DINNER
(Pictured left) Chamber President Kathy Gettert, Chamber Member Blanche Randolph and Chamber Secretary Joni Jespersen
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 11 - Graduation/Saturday MAY 18 - City-wide Garage Sales Spring Fling Junk Jaunt – Fairgrounds MAY 26 - Alumni Banquet May 25 - Bobcats Beating Cancer – Alumni Basketball Tournament
AUGUST 2 - Band on the Butte AUGUST 4 – 11th - Box Butte County Fair AUGUST 10 - Fair Parade & A Day in the Park
OCTOBER 12 – Harvest Moon Fall Festival
A big THANK YOU to Table Top Meats, Randolph Family and The Body Shop
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
SURGICAL OUTCOMES OF GENITOURINARY FISTULAE: AN ANALYSIS OF 26 CASES
Mohsin Shakil, Riaz Ahmed, Shafaq Hanif*
Department of Urology, *Obs/Gyn, AJK Medical College, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Background: Genitourinary fistulae are known complications of prolonged labour and pelvic surgery. Successful treatment outcomes hinge on detailed evaluation of the site of fistula, appropriate timing and technique of surgery. The objective of this study was to study the presentation, aetiology, evaluation of different treatment options and treatment related complications. Methods: All patients reporting with urinary incontinence due to genitourinary fistulae were enlisted. Patients were investigated to determine the cause of fistula. Evaluation of the site and size of the fistula was done by clinical examination. IVU, EUA and urethrocystoscopy were used to develop treatment plan; treatment and follow-up to assess and document the progress including treatment result, complications and quality of life. Results: Iatrogenic injury was the leading cause in 18 post-hysterectomy fistula cases, 4 cases were post Csection, and 4 cases were after prolonged labour. There were 22 Vesico Vaginal Fistulae (VVF) and 4 cases of Uretero Vaginal fistulae. Five fistualae were treated conservatively, vaginal repair was performed in one, and extra peritoneal transvesical approach was used in 3 cases. Four patients had ureteric re-implantation (extra-vesical ureteroneocystostomy). Thirteen patients had trans-vesical transperitoneal supra-pubic repair with interposition of J-flap of omentum. Complications observed included failure to heal in 2 patients, wound sepsis 6 cases, and 1 patient required re-exploration for a retained gauze. Conclusion: Majority of the genitourinary fistulae in this study were of iatrogenic aetiology. The duration, size and location of the fistulae were the key determinant in the choice of the treatment method. Keywords: Vesicovaginal fistula, VVF, Repair, Complications, Urinary, Fistula, Incontinence
Pak J Physiol 2016;12(4):27–9
INTRODUCTION
Genitourinary fistulae include Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) and Uretero Vaginal Fistula (UVF). They have been a source of untold misery for women since ancient times. Prolonged labour is the primary cause of VVF in underdeveloped countries. 1,2 Developed countries have gynaecologic surgery as the major contributor. 3
Whatever the cause, the effects of uncontrolled passage of urine are devastating to the sufferer. Women not only find themselves having to manage a constantly wet body but also face social rejection. 4 The magnitude of the problem worldwide is not fully known but it is estimated to be more than 2 million with 50,000 to 100,000 new cases every year. 5 Treatment options include repair by the vaginal or abdominal route, electrocautery, fibrin glue, electrocautery and endoscopic approach, laparoscopic repair, interposition grafts or flaps. 6 Surgical repair has success rates of up to 95% while open surgical repair is the gold standard for VVF repair. 7,8
There are few studies on factors affecting outcome of surgical repair. The current study reviews factors influencing surgical repair. The results of this study would generate useful baseline database which would help the surgeons to manage these fistulae and their related complications properly. This study would report the outcome of management followed by complication rates in our local population.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
This retrospective study was carried out on patients presenting at District Headquarters Hospital Mirpur, and Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Muzzafarabad. Total 26 patients undergoing surgery for VVF from 2001 to 2015 were included in this study.
Patients with history of recurrence of fistula, multiple fistulae and radiation, small bladder size, urethral destruction, circumferential involvement and severe vaginal scarring were excluded. A detailed history was taken and the patients examined. Routine baseline investigations were ordered. An IVU was advised to evaluate functions and anatomy of urinary system and the fistula site. All patients also underwent EUA. Cystoscopic evaluation was performed to determine size and position of fistula. Decisions of conservative treatment or surgical repair via intraabdominal or vaginal route were made. Conservative treatment included continuous urinary drainage with indwelling Foley's catheter for three weeks. 9 Vaginal repairs were carried out in the lithotomy position. Standard dissection and repair techniques were employed in vaginal repairs. 10
Transvesical extraperitoneal method of vesicovaginal repair was also employed. The patient was placed in a steep Trendelenburg position, and a transvesical incision was given to visualize the fistula. The bladder mucosa adjacent to the fistula was circumscribed and excised. The bladder was dissected
off the vagina. The bladder, and vaginal defects were closed separately. 11 Legueu transvesical transperitoneal method was used in most of the patients. The peritoneal cavity was accessed by laparotomy and a sagittal incision made in the bladder. This cystostomy incision was extended to the fistula. The bladder was mobilised off the vagina, and the bladder and vaginal defects were closed separately. J-flap of omentum with vascular supply was mobilised off the transverse colon and used for interposition between bladder and vagina. Bladder was drained with suprapubic and urethral catheter for ten days. 12 Antibiotic cover was also provided. Ureterovaginal fistulae were treated by ureteric reimplantation performed by the Grégoire-Lich technique of extravesical ureteroneocystostomy 13 . These patients were followed for 6 weeks at 2 week intervals.
Data were analysed using SPSS-22. Descriptive statistics were applied to calculate mean and standard deviation for the age of the patients. Frequencies and percentage was calculated for the categorical variables.
RESULTS
Among 26 patients, the youngest patient was 23 years old while the eldest one was 57 years of age with mean age of 42.73±10.16 years. The duration of the illness at the time of treatment for patients with history of prolonged labour was 12 to 21 years; on the other hand the duration of illness in iatrogenic causes was less than 3 years. Iatrogenic injury was the leading cause in 85% of cases of and only 15% cases were due to prolonged labour. There were 22 VVF, and 4 cases UVF (Table-1).
Table-1: Causes and types of fistulae
Cystoscopic sizes of <1 Cm were noted in 4 cases, 13 cases had fistulae >1 Cm. Nine cases including 4 suffering from UVF and 5 from VVF, treated conservatively were not evaluated cystoscopically. Cystoscopic findings of 17 patients with VVF are given in Table-2. There were 5 patients with co-morbidities; 3 hypertensive and 2 diabetics.
Table-2: Cystoscopic Sizes a location of VVF
Five fistulae were treated conservatively, one was repaired through transvaginal route, extra peritoneal transvesical approach was used in 3 patients, and 4 patients had ureteric re-implantation. Thirteen patients had transvesical transperitoneal suprapubic repair with interposition of the J-flap of omentum (Table-3). Complications observed included failure to heal in 2 patients, 3 patients developed wound sepsis and 1 patient required re-exploration for a retained gauze.
Table-3: Treatment and outcome
DISCUSSION
Genitourinary fistulae are seen mostly in childbearing age. 14,15 In developing countries, the major causative factor is obstetrical trauma. 15–19 In developed countries, most of the fistulae are due to inadvertent injury to the bladder during surgery especially hysterectomy. 20,21 This study revealed that 70% of the fistulae were posthysterectomy, 15% developed after C-section and 15% resulted from prolonged labour. This reflects the changing trends in comparison with the previous studies where 85% patients were due to the prolonged labour. 22 | <urn:uuid:13d8268a-29b4-4b7a-bb1a-147373be485e> | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | http://www.pps.org.pk/PJP/12-4/Mohsin.pdf | 2018-01-17T09:03:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886860.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20180117082758-20180117102758-00157.warc.gz | 518,084,741 | 2,000 | eng_Latn | eng_Latn | 0.957474 | eng_Latn | 0.989296 | [
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DEVELOPING A HERD POSTURE
And removing movement
Movement is intentional wether it is grazing calmly or flight. Each action of movement has a reason for its occurrence. Stimulates are the reason of movement, hunger, weather or pressure from encroachment into the flight zone or perceived pressure, they are all factors that create movement. We must have an understanding of what creates movement in order to manage it. The reaction of fear has the self-preservation reaction of fight or flight. Removing fear is our objective and promoting the instinctive reaction of the defensive posture of the herd group. This is accomplished by desensitizing and replacing fear with the Standing Solution.
Developing a herd or settling cattle, gentling or leaving them over night or accustoming cattle to dog presence is all the same effort of removing the reaction of nervous movement from perceived pressure. It is about using steady movement outside of the livestocks flight zone (desensitizing). Developing the herd is the first step so that we may begin the training of predator awareness.
Creating the herd reaction of Predator Awareness first begins with developing a stance where the training can begin. This method of desensitizing is the same action as the NCHA uses in settling cattle prior to each cutting class. Or if you are a rancher who works your cattle horseback and your cattle aren't exposed to people on the ground that new exposure will create fear, this same method can help you prepare and expose them. Areas that can be an issue are cattle leaving the ranch destine for sale yards, feedlots or anyplace that they may handle cattle afoot. The fear will seem as if you have wild cattle and wild cattle no matter the qaulity are less desirable. You can use this simple method to calm and expose your cattle to humans working a foot.
One of the most common mistakes that defeats the effort of developing the herd stance is the direct approach. Going straight to the livestock or running to get ahead of them. These efforts create flight. Flight is what we are trying to replace with the defensive posture and the standing solution of predator awareness.
Another training practice is the practice of "Pressure and Release". The pressure is applied to achieve a reaction, when the correct response happens, the pressure is released. The release is the reward. Instilling that the correct response is set to memory. The release must come quickly, with a time for the animal to realize "this is it" before continuing.
The training practice of desensitizing is a long held practice of training behavior. But as with anything, done poorly, it can result in no results. Let's look at the practice of sacking out a young horse. The objective is to get the horse use to things moving around and contacting him. But done incorrectly it is just a practice of mild abuse. Without the understanding of the desired result there are no forward accomplishments. In training one of the most common mistakes is overdoing a training session. We as humans enjoy results, so we continue the action to enjoy the results. The animal only understands that the repeated effort must require a different response. It does not instill a learned behavior but it relates a bad experience. With the horse being sacked out for the first time, realize that when the horse excepts the blanket, stop. Give a moment for the horse to understand "this is it" before continuing. When we are working with animals which may be in the beginning of training "kindergarten" and we often ask for a "PHD" result. Understand that training is an progressive effort over time.
Whether you are calming cattle destine for a sale or creating the stance outside, it is the same method. If it's settling or calming cattle destine for the sale, you can start in a larger pen of your corrals. Get off your horse and at the far side of the corral, walk back and forth crossing the corrals at a normal pace in a lateral pattern that applies no pressure to the stock. If movement is created stop and stand. When the movement stops walk away and begin the lateral pattern again. After several passes move the cattle to an alley. The alley should be closed at both ends. Stand at the end of alley and slowly proceed along one side. When you create the reverse parallel pressure they will pass by you following the lead animal, often at a high rate of speed. Stop and Stand, when they have passed and are standing at the end of the alley with no movement, proceed to the other end of the alley you were first destine for. Turn and slowly approach the cattle again keeping to the side of the alley, recreating the reverse parallel pressure. As the cattle are passing by stop and stand, if movement stops when you stop, continue and proceed to the end of the alley. This will need to be repeated several times, but it will effectively expose cattle to work calmly a foot.
Alley work-reverse parallel pressure
When we are accomplishing the goal of herd development outside on the range we don't have the luxury of a back drop such as a corral or an arena or any type of containment. Because the training is happening in large areas it may cover a considerable distance, but we are performing this training a horseback not on foot. The training in open areas takes an understanding of the cattle's response and recognizing the edge of the flight zone. The cattle
Lateral movement-no pressure
Will relay to you where that distance is. Depending on the cattle's disposition and sensitivity that will tell you the appropriate distance. The cattle's first reaction is a recognition of your presence which is usually an eye to eye contact, stop and stand. Depending on the cattle's sensitivity is the determining factor in proceeding or backing up. If the cattle move with eye contact then they are sensitive, back up. If they remain standing or return to grazing, proceed from side to side passing laterally to the out side edges of the furthest edge animals before turning. This movement is only movement intended for you the trainer. It should be started at a walk and after the stance is sound with no movement, your efforts can be escalated to a trot, but never a run. If this movement creates movement you must stop and increase the distance of your separation between you and the cattle and begin again. The sensitive cattle will need to be approached again (stop, back up and stand) until the response is just curiosity and a stance. Then proceed with lateral movement, if movement is created, back off again and repeat.
Once the lateral movement creates no movement you may proceed by closing the distance at an diagonal approach. (This is the gather, bringing the cattle together) Your pace, as you get closer to the animals being grouped should slow and occasionally stop and start randomly. When the cattle are grouped and standing loosely the effort has been accomplished. This is a very good time to quit. The appropriate number of herd development trainings (where cattle stand calmly) prior to beginning predator awareness training is three.
By developing a herd group, movement becomes an easy effort of moving a herd group versus keeping individuals grouped together.
The introduction that you are arranging between the cows and the dog needs to be performed without disturbance. No other projects should be on the agenda, and no other guests present. We humans can multi-task and are comfortable with chatting while we work, but it is distracting to the animals wether it is the cows or the dogs. Both their attention should be focused on the introduction.
If your cows are not accustomed to dogs, this same herd development may be used to accustom the cows to them. The control of your dog is of great importance. No yelling or loud calling should be required. When a dog is not in the working mode it's proper position should be behind the horse ready and willing to respond to a command.
Once the herd posture is complete, cows are grouped, calm and standing. This is the construction phase of predator awareness. You are building a foundation that further training can be built upon. In the beginning moving forward to quickly will create cracks in that foundation.
We have established the herd group and our next step will be creating movement. With the group standing quietly it requires a pressure to start the stock. By rocking your horse, short turns from left to right (it is preferred that the horses front feet are the only movement) this will usually start movement. If not, walking in a zig zag pattern works well also. This is rear pressure point pressure, this action with further training will be discouraged. Pressure point pressure is a controlled response but it's actions are rear pressure and movement. Closing mimicking a chase sequence. With further training, creating movement will begin at the lead and create movement with the reverse parallel pressure.
Allowing several trainings of just establishing a herd posture, will benefit the results of the predator awareness training in the future.
After creating movement and following for a short distance at least 200 yards. We will create a stop. By using forward parallel pressure out side of the flight zone (the passing zone) you will create a stop. This is most effective when done at an extended trot (do not run). If you are accompanied by a dog send him at this time and allow him to proceed to the lead. After the cattle have stopped, remove all pressure. Allow the cattle to stand. You have just effectively created the herd posture, began movement and you have successfully accomplished the first training session of predator awareness and the basic stop.
You are on your way to instilling the defensive posture of your herd.
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This is the author's version of a work that was submitted/accepted for publication in the following source:
Hanusch, Folker (2009) Taking travel journalism seriously : suggestions for scientific inquiry into a neglected genre. In Flew, Terry (Ed.) Communication, Creativity and Global Citizenship : Refereed Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Communication Association Conference 2009, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD.
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Taking travel journalism seriously: Suggestions for scientific inquiry into a neglected genre
Folker Hanusch
University of the Sunshine Coast firstname.lastname@example.org
Dr Folker Hanusch is a former journalist and now Lecturer in Journalism at the University of the Sunshine Coast. His main research interests are in the area of news media coverage of death, journalism practice across cultures and travel journalism.
Abstract
The practice of travel journalism is still largely neglected as a field of inquiry for communication and journalism scholars, despite the fact that news media are increasingly focussing on softer news. Lifestyle sections of newspapers, for example, have been growing in size over the past few decades, and given corresponding cutbacks in international news reporting, particularly travel journalism is now playing a growing role in the representation of 'the Other'. While this need for research into the field has been identified before, very little actual investigation of travel journalism has been forthcoming. This paper reviews the current state of research by reviewing what studies have been conducted into the production, content and reception of travel journalism. It argues that while there does now exist a very small number of studies, these have often been conducted in isolation and with significant limitations, and much remains to be done to sufficiently explore this sub-field of journalism. By analysing what we do know about travel journalism, the paper suggests a number of possibilities in each area on how we can advance this knowledge. Above all, it contends that dated prejudices against the field have to be put to the side, and the practice of travel journalism needs to be taken seriously in order to do its growing importance justice.
Keywords
Travel Journalism, Lifestyle Journalism, Journalism Practice, Othering
Introduction
Since its inception, academic research into journalism has focussed predominantly on the field of news journalism, with scholars examining aspects of the production, content and reception of this dominant aspect of the media. Other fields, such as sports journalism, fashion journalism and travel journalism have only recently begun to attract attention as a ANZCA09 Communication, Creativity and Global Citizenship: Refereed Proceedings: http://anzca09.org
serious field for research. Part of the reason for this interest is the fact that journalism has undergone somewhat of a transformation, giving rise to 'soft news' in media around the world. As far as 10 years ago, Wendy Bacon (1999:89) pointed out that there were gaps in media theory particularly "in the huge area of journalism beyond the news". This has become a particular issue in international communication research, because news media have cut back on international news reporting due to the costs involved as well as waning audience interest. However, as Fürsich and Kavoori (2001: 154) point out, "media representations of 'others' remain decisive factors in this era of globalisation". They recommend that international communication research therefore refocus and include other media genres, such as travel journalism. US travel editor Thomas Swick (2001: 65) also notes this shift when he says that "in this day of disappearing foreign bureaus, the travel section is many papers' only in-house window on the world at large". And Santos (2004: 394) even goes so far as saying that "travel writers have become socio-cultural decoders". Travel journalism in particular, with its tales from foreign lands, certainly has the potential to influence audiences' views of other cultures. It is therefore surprising perhaps, that despite its arguably increasing relevance and presence in the mass media, travel journalism is still heavily under-researched, despite a call by Fürsich and Kavoori's (2001) for more investigation some time ago. This paper will briefly review the few studies that have examined aspects of travel journalism, before making recommendations on how to extend Fürsich and Kavoori's (2001) suggestions for future research and address this gap in knowledge.
Literature review
Travel journalism has historically been seen as journalism's not-so-serious little brother, a view that has been held by both practitioners and scholars. Many news journalists do not take it very seriously themselves, often belittling its relevance or seriousness. The view is that "anyone can go on holidays, and anyone can write about them" (Lischke, 2007, my translation). The fact that many newspaper journalists who write travel pieces have generally not received any training in the field and have gone on all-expenses-paid assignments based on their performance as general staff may not have helped the esteem in which the field is held. The view that travel itself is supposed to be all about fun and therefore writing about is perhaps more a leisure activity than serious work doesn't help either. As travel journalist Thomas Swick (1997: 424) has pointed out, "of the special-section editors at a newspaper – travel, fashion, food, home and garden – only [travel] occupied a position that is viewed as requiring no particular expertise". Swick (1997:424) argued the field was seen as one in which anyone could work: "Not only do most people travel, most people write postcards when they do: ergo, most anyone can be a travel editor".
Similarly, travel journalism as a field of scientific inquiry has suffered in that there exist very few studies taking it seriously. Travel journalism is still widely regarded as a "frivolous topic" of research (Fürsich and Kavoori, 2001), despite the increasing importance that tourism plays in today's world. In fact tourism is an immensely important component of the world economy, with tourism growing at an average 4.8 per cent of GDP worldwide between 1975 and 2000, representing a 6 per cent share of worldwide exports of goods and services in 2003 (World Tourism Organisation, 2004). In Australia the industry represents around 3.9 per cent of GDP (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006) and in the financial year 2006-07, tourism consumption through the Australian economy amounted to a total of $84.975 billion (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2008). This centrality of tourism was also addressed by Fürsich and Kavoori's (2001) call for an examination of the relationship between tourism and the media. They noted five reasons why travel journalism needs to be studied more deeply: a) the boom of the tourism industry, b) tourism and its impact remains under-studied, c) leisure is a significant social practice, d) travel journalism is an important site for international communication research and e) travel journalism has special contingencies as it is a highlycharged discourse strongly affected by public relations.
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RESEARCH ARTICLE
Patients´ Variations of Reflection About and Understanding of LongTerm Illness- Impact of Illness Perception on Trust in Oneself or Others
Håkan Nunstedt*, Gudrun Rudolfsson, Pia Alsen and Sandra Pennbrant
University West, Department of Health Sciences, Trollhattan, Sweden
Received: December 28, 2016
Revised: February 19, 2017
Abstract:
Background:
Patients' understanding of their illness is of great importance for recovery. Lacking understanding of the illness is linked with the patients' level of reflection about and interest in understanding their illness.
Objective:
To describe patients' variations of reflection about and understanding of their illness and how this understanding affects their trust in themselves or others.
Method:
The study is based on the "Illness perception" model. Latent content analysis was used for the data analysis. Individual, semistructured, open-ended and face-to-face interviews were conducted with patients (n=11) suffering from a long-term illness diagnosed at least six months prior to the interview. Data collection took place in the three primary healthcare centres treating the participants.
Results:
The results show variations in the degree of reflection about illness. Patients search for deeper understanding of the illness for causal explanations, compare different perspectives for preventing complication of their illness, trust healthcare providers, and develop own strategies to manage life.
Conclusion:
Whereas some patients search for deeper understanding of their illness, other patients are less reflective and feel they can manage the illness without further understanding. Patients' understanding of their illness is related to their degree of trust in themselves or others. Patients whose illness poses an existential threat are more likely to reflect more about their illness and what treatment methods are available.
Keywords: Illness perception, Knowledge, Learning, Primary healthcare, Reflection, Understanding.
INTRODUCTION
The patient's needs for knowledge and understanding about their illness are of great importance for the patient's selfcare and recovery process [1 - 3]. The understanding the patient has about their illness may also be an important prerequisite for adherence and participation. Depending on what diagnosis the patient has, the patient's desire to know more about their illness varies. One study found that almost a quarter of the patients had received insufficient
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information about their illness, self-care methods and the significance of the medication [4]. Patients often have insufficient knowledge of disease processes; want to know more about the course of their illness, and show great variations in the need for knowledge; which is at its greatest immediately following diagnosis and during relapse [5, 6]. Studies also show that patients do not understand the illness despite receiving information from and being in close contact with a specialist [7]. Several studies have underlined the importance of providing individualised information adapted to the patient's age and ability to understand [8 - 11]. Doing so can be crucial for how patients perceive, accept and understand their illness when receiving their medical diagnosis. One should encourage patients to be well-informed and to act proactively with the support of their healthcare actors [12].
Perception of One's Own Illness
There is a difference between the patient's perception of their illness and the medical expression of this perception. The difference is often described in terms of illness versus disease, where 'illness' is the patient's feeling and experience of illness and 'disease' is the medical diagnosis and explanation of the illness. The distinction between illness and disease is a theoretical model which does not necessarily reflect the care and the complexity of the meeting between the patient and the healthcare provider. The patient's self-perceived state of health (illness) and the medical explanation of the disorder (disease) should be considered as a whole as the understanding of the one influences the understanding of the other [13]. Patients often interpret their experiences of bodily changes in terms of medical explanations even before they consult a doctor. According to Leventhal et al. [14], an individual's perception of factors related to their illness or symptoms influence their coping behavior. Moreover, a patient's illness perception is not static; it changes over time depending on contextual, cultural and relationship factors [15]. Illness experiences and perceptions are culturally shaped by the way the person has learned to act and think [13] and the meaning of the symptoms and illness varies depending on the patient's ethnic and cultural background [16]. Furthermore, a person's culturally determined beliefs about the cause of the illness will influence their health-related behavior [17]. Illness experiences and perceptions are also connected with biopsychosocial processes which affect the patient's ability to perceive and understand illness symptoms and to take effective action to improve their health [18].
To understand the patient's illness perception is central to healthcare providers in order to evaluate and support the patient's individual understanding of their illness and to support the patient's empowerment and self-care ability. This requires that healthcare providers see the patient's understanding of their illness as a basic and necessary resource in the care [19]. Although patients often search the Internet for information about their symptoms or illness, such 'objective' information does not always coincide with their individual understanding of the symptoms or illness. In these situations, it is important for healthcare providers to use the patient's illness perception as an additional resource when helping the patient create their individual illness perception [20].
The patient's perceptions of their health and illness are based on their individual life-world perspective. A person's 'life-world' consists of, among other things, their memories, everyday experiences, and expectations for the future. This means that one cannot draw an objective picture of the patient; instead one must focus on the patient's world as they actually perceive and live it [21]. The patient's illness perspective represents their attitudes, beliefs, experiences and perceptions of what it means to be a person with an illness in a particular context. A patient's social circumstances and the consequences of the diagnosis on their personal sphere affect how they perceive and react to the illness [13]. The patient's understanding of their illness is therefore an important factor for the planning of meaningful healthcare [8].
Illness Perception Model
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Preserving Green Olives the Roman Way
A How-To Paper
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This paper will present methods to preserve and brine fresh green olives in the Roman way using modern food safety guidelines, as part of a Roman Matron Pentathlon Theme.
Contents
1.0 Introduction
This how-to paper presents a synthesis of Roman olive curing/brining methods and modern scientific and culinary information. Readers will be presented with several methods to preserve fresh green olives with safe home methods based on extant Roman literature and consistent with modern food safety information.
The author and helpers picked fresh green olives at Great Western War 2014, as black olives were not available at the time (Figure 1). Olives were prepared using both purely Roman methods, and Roman methods including a de-bittering step. Taste-testers preferred the olives with the initial de-bittering process.
1.1 Sources and Background
Marcus Portius Cato (Cato the Elder) was a well-known Roman statesman and writer from the 2 nd -1 st century BCE. His work, De Agri Cultura was a staple of Roman agricultural reference for hundreds of years (Dalby, 2012). Marcus Terentius Varro (1 st -2 nd century BCE) was an incredibly prolific writer, including his excellent work Rerum Rusticarum Libri Tres (Three Books On Agriculture) which heavily quotes Cato (Varro and Cato, 1979). However, Rutilius Taurus Aemilianus Palladius (4 th -5 th century CE) has the best extant instructions/recipes for preservation of olives, and thus was used for the basis of this document.
To ensure that the olives were preserved using modern food science standards, I consulted the University of California Davis Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources' report on methods of safe home preservation of olives (Yada and Harris, 2007).
2.0 About Olives
Olives, Olea Europea, are the fruit of a small tree native to much of the Mediterranean region, as well as portions of Asia and Africa (Yada and Harris, 2007). The usage of the fruit of this tree has been recorded in human settlements as far back as 23,500 years ago (Weiss et al., 2008). It is believed that olives were cultivated as far back as 6,000 years ago (Vossen, 2007). The fruit may be picked at any stage between green (unripe) and black (ripe). These olives may then be cured or used to produce olive oil. Olives may be picked by hand or by machine; for the purposes of this document, all olives were picked by hand to accurately reproduce the conditions they would have been harvested in during Roman times.
3.0 Picking Olives
Olive trees should be heavy with olives, either green or black, have healthy leaves and branches, and be accessible. It is quite simple to gather olives from a tree, all that is required is a container to hold the picked olives, a stool or ladder to reach the higher branches, and perhaps a friend or two to assist in the labor. The author found that the easiest method to pick olives involved grasping the olive branch and pulling gently downwards towards the basket, so that the olives detached from the tree and gently fell into the basket (Figures 2 and 3).
Once the olives have been picked, ensure that they have good airflow, or the moisture contained in the olives will cause them to ferment, mold, or rot (Yada and Harris, 2007). If black (ripe) olives have been collected, process them as soon as possible to ensure they do not over-ripen (Varro and Cato, 1979). Over-ripe or spoiled olives are specifically warned against.
Cato: When the olives are ripe they should be gathered as soon as possible, and allowed to remain on the ground or the floor as short a time as possible, as they spoil on the ground or the floor. The gatherers want to have as many windfalls as possible, that there may be more of them to gather; and the pressers want them to lie on the floor a long time, so that they will soften and be easier to mill. Do not believe that the oil will be of greater quantity if they lie on the floor. The more quickly you work them up the better the results will be, and you will get more and better oil from a given quantity. Olives which have been long on the ground or the floor will yield less oil and of a poorer quality. If possible, draw off the oil twice a day, for the longer it remains on the amurca and the dregs, the worse the quality will be.
Varro: With regard to the olive harvest: the olives which can be reached from the ground or by ladders should be picked rather than shaken down, because the fruit which has been bruised dries out and does not yield so much oil. Those picked with bare fingers are better than those picked with gloves, as the hard gloves not only bruise the berry but also tear the bark from the branches and leave them exposed to the frost. Those which cannot be reached with the hand should be beaten down; but a reed should be used rather than a pole, as the heavier blow renders necessary the work of the tree-doctor. The one who is beating should not strike the olive directly; for an olive struck in this way often tears away the shoot with it, and the fruit of the next year is lost. If the olives, after being picked, lie too long in the piles, they spoil from the heat and the oil becomes rancid; hence, if you cannot work them up promptly they should be aired by moving them about in the piles.
4.0 Processing Olives
Several excellent documents from Roman times address olives. In particular, Rutilius Taurus Aemilianus Palladius' manuscript De Re Rustica (On Agriculture) has lengthy sections on olives, olive trees, how to cultivate the trees, and how to preserve the olives (Palladius, 1807). There are numerous ways to process both green and black olives for eating.
Of the olives, Cato writes that the table olives, the orcites, and the posea are best preserved either green or in brine, or, when bruised, in mastic oil. The black orcites, if they are covered with salt for five days after being dried, and then, after the salt has been shaken off, are exposed to the sun for two days, usually keep sound; and that the same
varieties may be satisfactorily preserved unsalted in boiled must. If you take out the preserved white olives soon, while they are fresh, the palate will reject them because of the bitter taste; and likewise the black olives, unless you first steep them in salt so that they may be taken into the mouth without distaste (Varro and Cato, 1979).
For a more modern take on olive preservation, the author turned to the University of California Davis Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) (Yada and Harris, 2007). This department provides information on preservation of olives that is consistent with modern health standards and regulations. The ANR provides excellent information on several curing and storage methods that produce delicious results with appropriate modern food safety and health techniques. For the purposes of this report, a combination of Roman and modern methods were used to ensure food safety.
Green olives contain high amounts of oleuropein, a bitter-tasting compound that is leached out by curing and brining processes (Yada and Harris, 2007). Water-cured olives will exhibit more bitterness than those cured by other methods (salting, drying, or lye-curing) (Yada and Harris, 2007) as the oleuropein will not be fully leached out or neutralized. De-bittered olives were preferred by taste testers who tasted the olives that resulted from this paper, as the straight-tobrine methods generally leave more oleuropin in the olive. Cato describes a de-bittering process:
To season green olives: Bruise the olives before they become black and throw them into water. Change the water often, and when they are well soaked, remove water and throw into vinegar-add oil, and a half pound 1 of salt to the modius 2 of olives.
4.1 Roman Methods
Palladius suggests nine different ways to preserve olives, of which seven are for green olives. We will be discussing four methods in particular.
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Reply to Golan et al.: Revisiting the Statistical Analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Confirms That Both Sides Retaliate
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Reply to Golan and Rosenblatt: Revisiting the statistical analysis of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict confirms that both sides retaliate
We thank Golan and Rosenblatt (1) for their comments on our analysis (2), which we address in turn. First, Golan and Rosenblatt suggest that the time series may be nonstationary (that is, the distribution of the variables in the data may change over time). Our original paper addressed this concern in two ways. First, we tested for stationarity using the standard Dickey Fuller test. The results (table S2 in ref. 2) supported the stationarity hypothesis. Second, we included year dummy variables to control for structural breaks. We chose years rather than political events for these dummy variables to avoid the arbitrariness inherent in the latter approach. Thus, nonstationarity is not a concern for our conclusions. Nevertheless, Golan and Rosenblatt answer an interesting additional question by showing that the patterns of retaliation vary across subperiods.
Golan and Rosenblatt also suggest a modified model in which (i) the same lag is used for all time series, (ii) a square rootstabilizing transformation is applied to the data before analysis, and (iii) all three variables (Qassam firings and Israeli and Palestinian fatalities) are included in the equation. We find that this alternative model does not fit the data better than ours. The mean-squared prediction error of our model was 7.894 ± 1.564 (mean ± 1 SE), and the mean-squared prediction error of the model by Golan and Rosenblatt (1) is 7.717 ± 1.466; the difference in fit is insignificant (t = −0.95, P = 0.34). However, we are pleased that this model confirms our main result, which is that both sides retaliate. Table 1, which replicates our original analysis with the modifications suggested by Golan and Rosenblatt, confirms this claim. Note that the F-tests that we use are consistent by standard results from large-sample theory (3), despite the claims of Golan and Rosenblatt to the contrary. An interesting difference between our original model and the model of Golan and Rosenblatt is that, in their analysis, Qassam attacks lead to Israeli retaliation, whereas in our model, they did not. Golan and Rosenblatt correctly say that it is more customary to fi t vector autoregressions (VARs) using all predictor variables with the same number of lags, and although this does not lead to an improvement in model fi t in this case, it lends weight to the view that Israel does indeed retaliate for Qassam fi rings.
Golan and Rosenblatt further argue that figures 2 and 3 in ref. 2 do not take the autocorrelation of the data into account. We fully agree that plots of the VAR impulse response functions are more informative. We merely showed the response functions used by Jaeger and Paserman (4) to allow comparison of our results with their results. Of course, all statistical results and conclusions of our paper were based purely on the VAR results, which control for autcorrelation.
Finally, Golan and Rosenblatt point out that, by computing the proportion of events that can be attributed to retaliation based on the first day rather than several days after an attack, our analysis provided a lower bound on the proportion of events that can be attributed to retaliation. This is correct; we chose this approach to be as conservative as possible and to avoid overstating our results. However, we are encouraged that lessconservative approaches confirm our findings.
Johannes Haushofer a,1 , Anat Biletzki b,c , and Nancy G. Kanwisher d,1 a Department of Economics, University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland; b Department of Philosophy, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel; c Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT 06518; and d McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139
1. Golan D, Rosenblatt JD (2011) Revisiting the statistical analysis of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 108:E53–E54.
2. Haushofer J, Biletzki A, Kanwisher N (2010) Both sides retaliate in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 107:17927–17932.
3. Hayashi F (2000) Econometrics (Princeton University Press, Princeton).
4. Jaeger DA, Paserman MD (2008) The cycle of violence? An empirical analysis of fatalities in the Palestinian Israeli conflict. AER 98:1591–1604.
Author contributions: J.H. and N.G.K. designed research; J.H. performed research; J.H. analyzed data; and J.H., A.B., and N.G.K. wrote the paper.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
1 To whom correspondence may be addressed. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org or ngk@ mit.edu.
Table 1. Israeli and Palestinian retaliation for killings and Qassam attacks
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SESSION 1: A COMMON FAITH
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God Demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. Romans 5:6-11 | <urn:uuid:e9277762-0df3-4f48-b774-cad89e411ea2> | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | https://sjpcjax.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SESSION-1.pdf | 2022-05-22T07:08:47+00:00 | s3://commoncrawl/cc-index/table/cc-main/warc/crawl=CC-MAIN-2022-21/subset=warc/part-00283-bd7ecbba-8e15-4123-ae07-d9c98ad96845.c000.gz.parquet | 602,125,488 | 176 | eng_Latn | eng_Latn | 0.997733 | eng_Latn | 0.997733 | [
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The Fourth Way: a Comment on Halpin's "Philosophical Engineering"
Michael Wheeler Department of Philosophy University of Stirling email@example.com
It is common these days to distinguish between three kinds of cognitive science or artificial intelligence: classical, connectionist, and (something like) embodied-embedded. Of course, all such attempts at neat-and-tidy categorization are undoubtedly guilty of over-simplification in one way or another. For example, researchers sometimes build models that combine aspects of more than one approach (e.g. when conventional connectionist networks are used as control systems for embodied agents). That noted, however, one method for separating out our three kinds of cognitive science, so as to understand more clearly their basic theoretical commitments, would be to identify, in a very general way, the sorts of machine that each takes to capture the fundamental character of intelligence. If we adopt this strategy, classicism will be defined by the manipulation of symbols using structuresensitive processes, connectionism by unfolding patterns of activity in neurally inspired networks of simple processing units, and embodiedembedded thinking by complete autonomous robots engaged in perceptually guided motor activity. One of the many fascinating claims in Harry Halpin's strikingly original article "Philosophical Engineering: Towards a Philosophy of the Web" (Halpin 2008) is that the Web constitutes a fourth conceptual anchor for the notion of mind as machine. Halpin's view, in short, is that the Web provides a general model of a computational machine that compels us to rethink the notion of representation, while simultaneously radicalizing our conception of cognition through a vindication of the idea that minds may be realized partly by factors located beyond the skin. In this comment on Halpin's article, I shall engage briefly with just some of the issues that confront us once we take this fourth way.
With apologies for the immediate whiff of self-centredness, I shall begin by considering an argument from Halpin's paper that responds explicitly to some of my own previous work. I have been known to claim (e.g. Wheeler
2005) that any adequate account of representational explanation in cognitive science must have the consequence that while certain inner (within-the-skin) elements count as representations, most external (beyond-the-skin) elements don't. The justification for this restriction is largely methodological: it seems likely that neural states and processes do something that is, for the most part, psychologically distinctive, and we expect the concept of representation to help us explain how that something comes about. Thus the constraint at issue may be specified more carefully as what I call the neural assumption. The neural assumption states that if intelligent action is to be explained in representational terms, then whatever criteria are proposed as sufficient conditions for representation-hood, they should not be satisfied by any extraneural elements for which it would be unreasonable, extravagant, or explanatorily inefficacious to claim that the contribution to intelligent action made by those elements is representational in character. For if such illegitimate external factors qualified as representations, the claim that some neural state has a representational character would fail to single out what was special about the causal contribution to intelligent behaviour made by that state. Notice that the neural assumption, as formulated, is liberal enough to allow some external factors to qualify as representations in the sense that is relevant for cognitive-scientific explanation. However, it is clear that representations construed this way will remain largely inside the head.
Halpin distances himself from this approach to representation, arguing that once our intellectual goal becomes a philosophy of the Web, as opposed to a philosophical account of how representation figures as an explanatory primitive in cognitive science, any inner-focused account of representation (such as my own) will fail to deliver what theory demands. As he puts it, the Web is "nothing if not a robustly representational system, and a large amount of research on the Web focuses on how to enable increasingly powerful and flexible forms of representations" (Halpin 2008, p.6). Thus "[w]hat we need is a notion of what a representation is, a definition that applies to both "internal" and "external" representations, not conditions for a representational explanation in cognitive science" (Halpin 2008, p.7). In other words, what a philosophy of the Web requires is a suitably generic, locationally uncommitted account of representation that, in principle, applies equally to internal representations (those located within the skin) and external representations (those located outside the skin, such as those on the Web). Without such an account, we will be unable to make sense of the Web as a representational system. In the light of this analysis, Halpin proceeds to sketch a proposal for what it is for something to be a representation. Here he draws, in part, on Smith's (1996) notion of representation via registration, according to which the distinction between subject and object, and thereby between representation and represented, emerges from the dynamics of
certain physical processes in which one region of space-time tracks the behaviour of another.
I will be concerned not with the plausibility of Halpin's positive proposal, but rather with the alleged need for any unitary, locationally uncommitted account of representation. For it seems to me that, from the present perspective, although we need a concept of representation that illuminates the character of representational explanation in cognitive science, plus a concept of representation that makes sense of external representations (and thereby of the Web as a representational system), there is no reason to think that it must be the same concept of representation in both cases. Indeed, there are considerations which suggest that theoretically significant differences are to be expected. For example, when external representations are used to guide intelligent behaviour, they do so via perception-action loops. Thus consider familiar cases of visual maps, whether paper or electronic. Such representations are able to direct behaviour because the agent looks at and performs an embodied spatial manipulation of the map-realizing elements (the atlas or the PDA). No such perception-action engagement with the behaviourguiding representations are present when we use neurally realized internal maps (assuming there are such things) to navigate around the world. One might expect these sorts of differences to have an impact upon the nature of the representations in question. Moreover, Halpin himself identifies certain principles that (he argues) not only characterize the external representations used by the Web, but also perhaps explain the intelligence-facilitating effects of the Web. It is hard to see how these principles (universality, inconsistency, self-description, least power and the open world – see Halpin 2008, p.9, for the details) apply to neural representations.
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ASTEC LIFESCIENCES LIMITED
POLICY ON MATERIALITY OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND ON DEALING WITH RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
INDEX OF CONTENTS
| | Section | | Particulars | | Page No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | | Objective of the Policy | | 3 | |
| II | | Definitions | | 3 | |
| III | | Review & Approval by the Audit Committee | | 4 | |
| IV | | Determination of Materiality of Related Party Transactions | | 8 | |
| V | | Approval of the Board of Directors | | 9 | |
| VI | | Approval of the Shareholders | | 9 | |
| VII | | Disclosure by the Company | | 10 | |
| VIII | | Disclosure Obligations of Directors & Key Managerial Personnel | | 10 | |
| IX | | Approval for Unforeseen Related Party Transactions | | 10 | |
| X | | Transactions which do not require Approval | | 11 | |
| XI | | Related Party Transactions not approved under this Policy | | 11 | |
| XII | | Policy Review | | 11 | |
I. OBJECTIVE OF THE POLICY:
This Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on Dealing with Related Party Transactions ("the Policy" or "this Policy") is framed by Astec LifeSciences Limited ("the Company"), pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 23 and other applicable provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("the Listing Regulations") and in terms of Section 188 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder ("the Companies Act"), including any modification(s) / amendment(s) / re-enactment(s) thereof.
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted this Policy to set forth the procedures by which transactions with Related Parties shall be reviewed for approval or ratification. The Policy is intended to ensure proper approval, disclosure and reporting of transactions between the Company and its Related Parties and its Subsidiary Companies and their Related Parties, wherever applicable. Any Related Party Transaction may be entered into by the Company in accordance with the provisions of this Policy.
II. DEFINITIONS:
"Arm's length transaction" means a transaction between two related parties that is conducted as if they were unrelated, so that there is no conflict of interest.
"Audit Committee" or "Committee" means Committee of Board of Directors of the Company constituted under provisions of Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 18 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company.
"Material Modification" shall mean an amendment to the terms of a transaction / agreement / commitment with / to a Related Party, the effect of which will be an increase over the approved limit for a transaction, by an amount more than Rs.10 (Ten) Crore in a financial year or 20% (twenty per cent) of the approved limit, whichever is higher.
Provided that material modifications shall be deemed to include the following, without application of the above criteria:
a) In case of a loan or deposit or any other means of funding, any deviation in the objects or purposes for which the loan or deposit was given or funding was made or received;
b) In case of any other transaction or agreement, any amendment which will have an effect of:
(i) deferring the consummation of such transaction or agreement by a period beyond one year from the existing approved term / period; or
(ii) renewing or extending the term of the transaction or agreement for a period exceeding one year of its existing approved term / period.
Provided further that any modification to the transactions / agreements entered into:
a) for sale, purchase or supply of any goods or materials or availing or rendering of any services in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis;
b) between the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary;
c) transactions entered into between two wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, whose accounts are consolidated with the Company and placed before the shareholders at the annual general meeting for approval,
shall be excluded from the applicability of above definition.
"Material Related Party Transaction" means any transaction to be entered into individually or taken together with previous transactions during a financial year exceed the threshold specified in the Section IV of this Policy, dealing with Determination of Materiality of Related Party Transaction.
"Related Party" means Party as defined in clause (zb) of sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 2 of the Listing Regulations.
"Related Party Transaction" means transaction as defined in clause (zc) of sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 2 of the Listing Regulations.
"Relative" means relative as defined under sub-section (77) of Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules prescribed thereunder.
"Transactions in the ordinary course of business" mean transactions or contracts or arrangements or activities that are connected to or necessary for the business of the Company and satisfy the following principles:
(i) permitted under the Memorandum and the Articles of Association of the Company;
(ii) carried on a frequent or regular basis or are usual in nature or are as per the customs or industry practice; and
(iii) the terms of which are similar to those which would be otherwise applicable to transactions with unrelated parties.
Transactions in the ordinary course of business shall cover the businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries and would include activities to be carried out incidental to or to facilitate the business of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Any other terms and expressions used but not defined herein, shall have the same meaning as defined in the Companies Act, the Listing Regulations, and / or the rules and regulations made thereunder.
III. REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:
1. All Related Party Transactions and subsequent Material Modifications shall be subject to prior approval of the Audit Committee of the Company whether at a meeting or by a resolution by circulation or by any other manner as provided by the Companies Act or the rules and regulations made thereunder.
Provided that only those members of the Audit Committee, who are Independent Directors, shall approve Related Party Transactions with effect from January 1, 2022.
2. The Audit Committee of the Board shall review and, if appropriate, approve Related Party Transactions. Accordingly, at the first meeting of the Audit Committee in every calendar year, management shall present to the Committee, the following information with respect to all Related Party Transactions expected to be entered into during the forthcoming financial year:
a) the name of the Related Party;
b) the Related Party's interest in the transactions, including the Related Party's position or ownership of or relationship with any entity that has an interest in the Related Party Transactions;
c) the estimated rupee value of the Related Party Transactions;
d) a general description of the transactions, including material terms and conditions;
e) in case of loans, the aggregate amount of loans and the rate of interest payable on such loans;
f) in case of guarantees issued, the aggregate amount of guarantees and commission to be payable on such guarantees;
g) an assessment of whether the transactions are on terms that are comparable to the terms available to unrelated third parties or to employees generally (in case of appointment to any office or place of profit in the company, its subsidiary company or associate company, as per Section IV of this Policy); and
h) any other material information regarding the transaction(s) or the Related Party's interest in the Related Party Transactions.
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Report to the Policy Committee.
15 TH November 2017
Agenda Item: 7
REPORT OF THE LEADER OF THE COUNCIL
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME - AN INTEGRATED FUNDING STRATEGY
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the opening and launch of a Local Improvement Scheme Integrated Funding Programme and Strategy 2018-21 to provide support to help Nottinghamshire communities to be vibrant and sustainable.
Information and Advice
2. In line with the Council's strategic priorities – to put local people at the heart of everything it does and enable vibrant and supportive communities to grow – the Local Improvement Scheme Integrated Funding Programme and Strategy 2018-21 (Appendix 1) will contribute to supporting communities to be strong and resilient by:
- Focusing on helping people to help themselves through encouraging volunteering and involvement in local organisations and charities,
- Working in partnership to protect communities from crime and anti-social behaviour so people can be more confident about their safety,
- Promoting healthier lifestyle choices,
- Protecting and developing the local environment and heritage.
Background
3. Grant Aid funding is a contribution to services/projects delivered by the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) that contribute to the Council's priorities. The County Council adopted a Corporate Grant Aid Strategy in 2011 to set out a transparent framework for engagement with the VCS, the allocation of Grant Aid and to:
- Be Member led – ensuring that Members take a strategic lead on decision making,
- Take a corporate approach – decisions are aligned to the Council's priorities,
- Recognise the role of the VCS – valuing the enormous contribution made across the county,
- Have centralised administration – a streamlined process for the administration of Grant Aid across the Council,
- Be proportionate at all stages – simple application, 1 or 2 payments each year, simplified monitoring,
- Make better use of IT – application and monitoring processes,
- Have longer agreements – where possible awards to be for a period of 3 years to enable the VCS to forward plan,
- Ensure that grants should contribute towards provision, not to directly purchase key services – making Grant Aid distinct from commissioning.
4. As agreed by Members, the strategy has been refreshed over the years to reflect changing corporate strategic priorities, including measures to address the budget situation. This has resulted in improved effectiveness and efficiencies.
5. The current Corporate Grant Aid programme has proven to be successful, with a wide and varied range of voluntary and community organisations having received funding and officer support. This 3 year programme ends 30 th June 2018, providing the opportunity to review the strategy and also bring the following pots of money; Corporate Grant Aid, Supporting Local Communities Fund, and Community Safety Commissioning and Initiatives Budget which the Council uses to support local communities, together into one place. The new amalgamated fund will bring together aspects of the above.
Shaping the Future – Approach
6. The County Council has a strong record in supporting voluntary and community groups across Nottinghamshire and is committed to supporting local communities to help people help themselves and their communities. Building on this, the Council is bringing together its available discretionary funding in order to maximise existing resources and provide important opportunities to support local communities in making Nottinghamshire a great place to live, work, visit and relax.
7. The new Local Improvement Scheme Integrated Funding Strategy will consolidate the Council's approach to investing in and supporting local communities to be more resilient through encouraging active community support, volunteering and seeking wider funding opportunities. Consolidating these funds will remove any duplication and will ensure that targeted support for communities is provided in a single coherent strategy by:
- Encouraging a more streamlined approach for the administration of discretionary grant funding,
- Building on the importance to communities and people of the value and reach of this financial support,
- Helping local people to feel more in control of work taking place to improve our communities through having a single point of access for funding opportunities as well as specifically targeted support, help and guidance,
- Supporting Members in their roles as community leaders to respond to local ideas that bring community and economic benefit to Nottinghamshire.
Key Features
8. The appendix attached to this report provides a strategy to support the best use of these funds, delivering value for money through outcomes-focused approaches which help to deliver the Council's priorities. The new Local Improvement Scheme Integrated Funding
Strategy, in addition to maintaining good practice as outlined in paragraph 3 of this report, will:
- Provide opportunities for communities to apply for capital and revenue funding.
- Set a maximum per year for applicants for capital funding of £50,000 and £30,000 for revenue funding, with a minimum of £1,000 for each.
- Maintain a 3 year funding commitment for revenue funding, subject to satisfactory monitoring outcomes.
- Maintain an annual application process for capital funding, with an agreement that funding needs to be spent within 2 years of an application being awarded.
- Offer an annual small grants fund to maintain support to talented athletes, with support from external clubs, and also provide opportunities for commemorating significant events for the communities of Nottinghamshire, globally, nationally and locally.
- Encourage applications from partnerships of voluntary and community organisations seeking to deliver countywide activities/projects.
Implementation and Communication
9. To launch the new Local Improvement Scheme Integrated Fund and encourage, receive, assess and approve applications, Committee is asked to approve the following timetable:
- November 20 th 2017 – Launch of 2018-21 Local Improvement Scheme Revenue Funding Programme and 2018-19 Capital Programme,
- Applications for both programmes closes on 8 th January 2018,
- February 2018 – Annual Council Budget Meeting approves Fund allocation,
- April 2018 – Communities and Place Committee considers applications for funding,
- April 2018 – All applicants notified of decision. Unsuccessful applicants offered programme of support.
10. Appropriate communication of the Council's approach to supporting local communities and inviting applications for funding will be carried out.
Other Options Considered
11. To cease providing this type of support; however the Local Improvement Scheme Integrated Funding Strategy will provide a clear focus for working with people to improve their communities by being part of well-networked communities and having the right support to play an active role in their neighbourhoods.
Reasons for Recommendations
12. Maximising the impact of the Council's discretionary funding is important to achieving the Council's Strategic Priorities' ambitions.
Statutory and Policy Implications
13. This report has been compiled after consideration of implications in respect of crime and disorder, data protection and information governance, finance, human resources, human rights, the NHS Constitution (public health services), the public sector equality duty, safeguarding of children and adults at risk, service users, smarter working, sustainability and the environment and where such implications are material they are described below. Appropriate consultation has been undertaken and advice sought on these issues as required.
Financial Implications
14. The value of providing discretionary investment through grants for Nottinghamshire Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) is important in supporting a diverse sector which plays a significant part in providing important services to individuals and communities across the county. The level of investment contributes to helping people to live in vibrant and supportive communities where they can be empowered to be creative, resilient, healthier and live independently for as long as possible.
15. Final funding allocations for this programme will be approved at the Council's annual budget meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. To approve the Local Improvement Scheme Integrated Funding Strategy 2018-21 (see Appendix 1).
2. To launch the Local Improvement Scheme Integrated Fund, based on the timetable outlined in paragraph 9.
Councillor Mrs Kay Cutts MBE
Leader of the Council
For any enquiries about this report please contact:
Cathy Harvey, Community and Voluntary Sector Team Manager,
T: 0115 977 3415
E: firstname.lastname@example.org
Constitutional Comments (SLB 17/10/17)
Policy Committee is the appropriate body to consider the content of this report.
Financial Comments (SES 18/10/17)
The financial implications are set out in the report.
Background Papers and Published Documents
None
Electoral Division(s) and Member(s) Affected
All
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6 CHAIRMAN: I'm sorry, Mr Khaw. Please continue.
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Also, I have been told by colleagues of Mr Lok that whenever he says, "It's okay", he usually means, "You are welcome", but I'm not sure what he said yesterday falls within the general rule of exceptions.
Mr Lok, can you confirm that your full name is Lok Pui Fai?
WITNESS: (In English) Correct.
MR LOK PUI FAI, ANDREW (sworn in Punti)
(All answers given via simultaneous interpreter except where otherwise specified)
Examination-in-chief by MR KHAW
MR KHAW: I understand you would like to give your evidence in Cantonese; is that correct?
A. Correct.
Q. For the purpose of this Inquiry, you have made one
23 witness statement. If we can have a look at H7/2187,
24 you can see your witness statement there.
25 A. Yes, I can see that.
1 Q. It's not a short statement. It consists of about
2 27 pages.
3 If we can turn to 2213, we can see that this is your
4 statement dated 13 September this year; do you see that?
5 A. That's correct.
6 Q. You confirm that you put your signature at the end of 7 this statement?
8 A. (In English) Confirm.
9 Q. You confirm that the contents of this statement are true
10 to the best of your knowledge, information and belief?
11 A. I can confirm that.
12 Q. You would like adopt the contents of your statement as 13 your evidence for the purpose of this Inquiry?
14 A. Yes.
15 MR KHAW: As you may know, the gentleman in front of me,
16 Mr Pennicott, who has a very Christmassy tie today, will
17 ask you some questions first, and then lawyers acting
18 for other parties may have some questions for you, so 19 please remain seated.
20 WITNESS: I understand.
21 Examination by MR PENNICOTT
22 MR PENNICOTT: Good morning, Mr Lok.
23 A. (In English) Good morning.
24 Q. Thank you very much for coming back today to give
25 evidence to the Commission. As Mr Khaw has indicated,
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my name is Ian Pennicott. I have a few questions for you, not too many, and then maybe others will have questions for you as well, and of course the Chairman and the professor may also have questions.
Mr Lok, could we first of all look at H7/2657. If we look at the left-hand side of this organisation chart, which is said, as you can see at the top, to be from 10 January 2012; do you see that?
A. Yes, I see that.
Q. If we look at the left-hand side, under the Government Engineer, then there's the Chief Engineer. Then if one goes to the right, one sees the box where it says
"Senior Structural Engineer/Railway Development"; do you see that?
A. Yes, I see that.
Q. My understanding is that that is the position which you occupied from 12 January 2016; is that correct?
18 A. Correct.
19 Q. As I understand it, your predecessor in that position
20 was Mr Wong Wing Keung; is that correct?
21 A. Correct.
22 Q. Prior to taking up your position on 12 January 2016,
23 Mr Lok, what position did you hold prior to that date?
24 A. Prior to that, I was a senior structural engineer of the
25 Existing Buildings in the Buildings Department. So
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1 Buildings Department, Existing Building Division, that 2 was the post I held before 2016.
3 Q. Yes. In that role, in that position, did you have any
4 involvement in the SCL project?
5 A. No.
6 Q. Right. So it's only since January 2016 that that
7 involvement -- that's when your involvement started?
8 A. Correct.
9 Q. All right. Can you tell me this: during Mr Wong's
10 tenure, before you took over, do you know who the
11 structural engineer was, that is Mr Wong's subordinate?
12 A. (In English) Before Mr Wong?
13 Q. No, no, when Mr Wong was there, before you took over,
14 who was the structural engineer, if you know?
15 A. For SCL, there was a colleague, a structural engineer,
16 with the next of Alex Hung.
17 Q. Right. Did he remain in post when you took over?
18 A. Let me say this. There were two posts. First, senior
19 structural engineer, it was Mr Wong Wing Keung, and then
20 I took up the post after Mr Wong Wing Keung, and
21 I became the senior structural engineer.
22 As for the structural engineer, it was Alex Hung.
23 He occupied the post of structural engineer. Then,
24 after him, it was Patrick Fan. Actually, I belonged to
25 the BO team as well, but between 2009 and 2013 I worked
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1 on the XRL.
2 Q. Understood. When did Mr Patrick Fan take over from Alex 3 Hung?
4 A. Correct, yes.
5 Q. When?
6 A. It was May 2018.
7 Q. All right, very recently.
8 A. Yes.
9 Q. All right. And, as I understand it, Mr Lok, when you
10 took over, in January 2016, one of your primary duties 11 was the vetting of structural-related building
12 submissions, both of the XRL and the SCL; is that right?
13 A. Yes, mainly the structural aspect submissions.
14 Q. Right. We'll see an example of that in a short while.
15 As I understand also from your witness statement,
16 you were responsible for supervising the Pypun BSRC
17 team; is that right?
18 A. Right.
19 Q. Is this right, that you and your structural engineer
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colleague, Alex Hung, as it would have been, gave instructions to Pypun as to the works that they should
22 carry out?
23 A. Right.
24 Q. Just so that we can see a typical, perhaps, example of
25 such an instruction, albeit before the time that you
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1 took up your role, can we just look at K1/822, please.
2 We can see that this is a document headed "Highways
3 Department, Railway Development Office". There's
4 a reference to the consultancy agreement with Pypun and
5 the assignment number; it's obviously addressed to
6 Pypun. Then if we could see what it says -- it says:
7 "Please check and provide structural comments for
8 the following submission", and then the details are
9 given.
10 In the "Remark" column we see:
11 "Please return comments by 30 March 2015."
12 And we can see that it's signed at the bottom of the 13 page by Alex Hung.
14 A. Yes.
15 Q. Is this a typical example of an instruction to Pypun?
16 A. Yes, that is a typical example.
17 Q. Would one of these instructions be issued as a matter of
18 course for all the tasks that Pypun were required to
19 carry out with regard to analysing or providing comments 20 on submissions?
21 A. We would mainly issue an assignment form. Sometimes we
22 would make telephone calls or use emails to inform them.
23 After Pypun has received the information, they would
24 follow our instructions. Say, for example, on
25 submissions, we would make comment. If it's a site
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visit, they would make arrangements.
2 Q. Okay. So I think the answer is that it wouldn't 3 necessarily follow that this type of relatively formal 4 instruction would be issued; there may be other means by
5 which --
6 A. Yes, it may be by email or by telephone.
7 Q. Yes, I see. All right.
8 A. Let me add that if it's consultation submissions, we
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Q. Okay. Do you agree, Mr Lok, with Mr Yueng of Pypun when he says that the BSRC team would only carry out
a specific audit, site inspection, or deal with a submission that we've just seen an example of, on the
instruction of BD?
A. You may put it this way. We give them instructions and then they would do what we require them to do. That is, they would only carry out site inspections, site audits and site visits upon our instructions.
19 Q. And only review and comment upon submissions if you gave 20 them the type of instruction that we've just looked at?
21 A. There are some site witness. Maybe it's done by email
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KS Dept of Health & Environment
1000 SW Jackson St, Ste 340 Topeka, KS 66612-1365 Telephone: (785) 296-1200 Fax: (785) 296-1231
Website: www.ksfhp.org
www.facebook.com/ksfhp
Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2013
Migrant Clinicians Network has designed this Clinician Orientation to Migration Health for new as well as seasoned clinicians who are interested in understanding more about the migrant population. The orientation is divided into a series of seven webinars which cover a wide breadth of knowledge and skills to help clinicians provide quality care to one of the most difficult to reach populations in the U.S.
Each module consists of a 1-hour webinar presented by experts in the field of migration health. Accompanying the webinars are topic-specific handouts as well as links and resources for those who want even more in-depth information about the topic. Emphasis is placed on practical solutions to the difficulties that arise at the intersection of migration, poverty and health. Continuing Nursing or Continuing Medical Education credits are available.
REGISTER FOR ALL 7 WEBINARS HERE
Please notify billing personnel to submit bills promptly after service to facilitate timely payment. Bills with a date of service prior to 12/1/2012 should be submitted before February 15, 2013. KSFHP is accepting bills for Farmworker services on 12/1/2011 or after and TB services on 7/1/2011 or after. If you have questions, please contact your Regional Case Manager or the Program Director.
Kansas Statewide Farmworker Health Program (KSFHP) recently presented the first annual Champion of Farmworker Health Award to Dr. Anita Murray-Clary, DDS of Pediatric Smiles Dental Clinic in Topeka. Dr. Murray-Clary has partnered with KSFHP to help children of farmworkers access needed dental services. Patricia Fernandez, a KSFHP case manager, nominated Dr. Murray-Clary for the award after seeing firsthand the excellent dental care that her clients were receiving. Finding providers that will work with our program to help uninsured Farmworkers can be a challenge. We are grateful to Dr. Murray-Clary for her support to KSFHP and farmworker families to ensure quality dental care.
Pediatric Smiles is a Champion of Farmworker Health.
KSFHP Staff
Program Director Cyndi Treaster firstname.lastname@example.org Office: (785) 296-8113
Administrative Specialist Sarah Beery email@example.com Office: (785) 296-6028
Regional Case Managers
Western: English/Low German Tina Guenther firstname.lastname@example.org
Office: (620) 275-4970
Cell: (620) 952-1470
Fax: (620) 275-7026
Western: English/Spanish
Mary Marquez email@example.com
Office: (620) 225-1873
Cell: (620) 428-1762
Fax: (620) 225-2422
Central: English/Spanish Patricia Fernandez firstname.lastname@example.org Office: (785) 296-8983 Cell: (620) 617-7428 Fax: (785) 296-1231
Eastern: English/Spanish
Kendra Baldridge
email@example.com
Office: (785) 296-2671
Cell: (816) 590-7577
Fax: (785) 296-1231
Website: www.ksfhp.org
www.facebook.com/ksfhp
KSFHP staff is in the process of distributing the 2013 calendars. This year's focus is program eligibility. If you would like calendars or brochures for your clinic or agency, please contact your Regional Case Manager (contact information is on the left hand side of this page).
KSFHP staff and Advisory Council met in Wichita on November 27, 2012 for the annual Strategic Planning meeting. There was much discussion about plans for the coming year and beyond. It was a great time to catch up on the latest news and to brainstorm about the future of KSFHP. The work plan for 2013 was discussed and has since been finalized.
KSFHP staff have developed a "Healthy Weight Curriculum" to present to farmworker families in their own
language. This information can be shared with individuals or groups. The curriculum
includes information from www.choosemyplate.gov , a bi-lingual comic book, as well as other resources. This is a flexible program that can be beneficial to a full range of individuals. If you know of a farmworker who would benefit from this information, please contact your Regional Case Manager to set up an appointment! | <urn:uuid:4200f635-47fd-4a85-9b22-28e90763c494> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | http://www.kdheks.gov/olrh/download/FW_Vol8Issue1_Feb2013.pdf | 2019-05-25T23:54:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258453.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525224929-20190526010929-00287.warc.gz | 297,475,587 | 1,010 | eng_Latn | eng_Latn | 0.975629 | eng_Latn | 0.984516 | [
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Appendix H
WSliq User’s Manual
This manual presents a description of how the WSliq program can be used to perform a variety of important liquefaction hazard analyses. The WSliq program was created as part of an extended research project supported by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The WSliq program is intended to allow WSDOT engineers to evaluate liquefaction hazards more accurately, reliably, and consistently, and to do so more efficiently than is possible even with the more limited procedures commonly used in contemporary geotechnical engineering practice.
The WSliq program should only be used after reading the report within which this User’s Manual is contained. The report provides important information on the procedures used to perform the various liquefaction hazard analyses possible with WSliq, and it is essential that users be familiar with those procedures and the information required to complete them before using WSliq.
WSliq is organized in a manner similar to that with which a liquefaction hazard evaluation would normally be conducted. In such an evaluation, an engineer would generally be required to answer three questions:
1. Is the soil susceptible to liquefaction?
2. If so, is the anticipated earthquake loading strong enough to initiate liquefaction?
3. If so, what will be the effects of liquefaction?
The WSliq interface, therefore, is divided into three main tabs devoted to susceptibility, initiation, and effects. Along with tabs that facilitate entry of soil profile data and examination/documentation of results, these define the basic user interface.
This User’s Manual is graphically oriented, i.e., it presents the required data by reference to the locations at which that data are entered on the various WSliq forms.
Welcome Tab
The Welcome tab provides two primary functions: a place for entry of global information—i.e., information potentially required for all desired analyses—and an introduction to the purpose of the WSlq program. The required global data consist of information required to identify the site and ground motion hazards at the site. A screen shot of the Welcome tab is shown in Figure H.1.
Figure H.1 WSlq Welcome Tab.
The global information requested on the Welcome form, and the purpose of the Data Process button found on that form, are described in Table H.1:
Table H.1. Required Information and Buttons on Welcome Screen.
| Text Box Information | Item | Comments |
|----------------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Site: | Enter alphanumeric description of site. This information will be written to the Report to help identify the site. |
| | Job No.: | Enter alphanumeric description of job/project number. This information will be written to the Report to help identify the site. |
| | Latitude:| Enter latitude in decimal degrees. All latitude values must exist within Washington State. |
| | Longitude:| Enter longitude in decimal degrees. All longitude values must exist within Washington State. |
| | Analyst: | Enter alphanumeric description (name) that describes person performing analyses. |
| Buttons | Item | Comments |
|----------------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Data Process: | Used to specify location (path) of ground motion hazard data files. Only needed if user wishes to store ground motion hazard databases in locations other than the default locations defined during program installation. |
Soil Profile Tab
The Soil Profile tab (Figure H.2) allows entry of data that define the soil profile, for the purposes of liquefaction hazard evaluation, at the site of interest. The soil profile is defined by a series of sublayers, within which all properties are assumed to be constant, and information required for the various analyses is entered on a sublayer-by-sublayer basis.
Figure H.2 WSliq Soil Profile Tab.
Table H.2. Required Information and Buttons on Soil Profile Tab.
| Upper Level Text Box Information | Comments |
|----------------------------------|----------|
| **Item** | **Comments** |
| Number of Soil Layers: | Enter integer number of soil layers used to define subsurface profile |
| GWT at top of layer: | Enter layer number corresponding to groundwater table. Note that sublayers much be arranged such that the groundwater table coincides with the top of some sublayer. |
| SPT Energy Ratio: | Enter SPT energy ratio, $E_R$, in percent. Value used to correct measured SPT resistance. |
| Ground surface elevation | Enter elevation of ground surface in appropriate units |
| Infinite slope: | For ground slope geometries (lateral spreading analysis), enter ground slope in percent. |
| Free-face ratio: | For free-face geometries (lateral spreading analysis), enter free-face ratio in percent. |
| Soil Profile Data Text Box Information | Comments |
|----------------------------------------|----------|
| **Item** | **Comments** |
| Description: | Enter alphanumeric soil description (up to 30 characters) |
| Undr? | Designate whether or not the layer is undrained (default condition for layers below water table). Soils not expected to maintain undrained conditions (e.g.,
| Item | Description |
|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Buttons** | |
| Item | Comments |
| +/− | Allows insertion of new layer above or below layer for which button was clicked. |
| Amp. Factor | Opens new form on which PGA amplification factor (relative to NEHRP B/C boundary) can be entered. Amplification factor value can be entered directly, or in terms of a and b coefficients used in indicated Stewart-type relationship. |
| Pore Pressure | Opens window in which initial pore pressures can be entered. Window should open with hydrostatic pore pressure values shown; values can be changed, if necessary, to accommodate perched water table or other situations that can produce non-uniform initial pore pressure profile. |
| Calculate | Uses entered soil profile data to compute initial vertical effective stress and corrected SPT resistance |
| Open Data File | Allows an existing soil profile data file to be entered into WSliq |
| Save Data File | Allows entered soil profile data to be saved in data file |
| Plot Soil Profile | Produces plots of initial vertical effective stress, measured and corrected SPT resistance, fines content, and plasticity index with depth |
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Appendix b: WHISTLEBLOWER (SPEAK UP) POLICY
1. OVERVIEW
At Nuffield Australia we are guided by our company values. These values are the foundation of how we conduct ourselves and interact with each other, our scholars, investors, and other stakeholders. Nuffield Australia is committed to ensuring corporate compliance and promoting ethical corporate culture by observing the highest standards of fair dealing, honesty, and integrity in our business activities.
2. PURPOSE
The policy has been put in place to ensure any concerns raised regarding any misconduct or an improper state of affairs or circumstances concerning Nuffield Australia's business are dealt with effectively, securely, appropriately, and in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ("the Act").
The aims of this Policy are to:
a) encourage people within Nuffield Australia who are aware of wrongdoing to speak up and make a disclosure (report) of the wrongdoing;
b) ensure individuals who disclose wrongdoing can do so safely, securely, and with confidence that they will be protected and supported;
c) ensure disclosures are dealt with appropriately and on a timely basis;
d) form part of Nuffield Australia's risk management system and corporate governance framework;
e) provide transparency regarding Nuffield Australia's processes for receiving, handling, and investigating internal disclosures;
f) help deter wrongdoing;
g) support Nuffield Australia's Values and Statement of Strategic Outcome; and
h) meet Nuffield Australia's legal requirements.
Nuffield Australia may unilaterally introduce, vary, remove, or replace this policy at any time.
3. WHO THIS POLICY APPLIES TO
This policy applies to any person who is, or has been, any of the following with respect to Nuffield Australia:
a) Current and former employees
b) Officers
c) Directors
d) Scholars and alumni
e) Contractor including sub-contractors and employees of contractors
f) Suppliers including employees of suppliers
g) Consultants
h) Auditors
i) Volunteers
j) Relatives, dependants, spouse, or dependents of a spouse of any of the above.
4. DISCLOSURES COVERED BY THIS POLICY
This policy applies to disclosures or reports which qualify for protection as a whistleblower under the Act.
A person who makes a disclosure under this policy will qualify for protection as a whistleblower under the Act if their disclosure relates to a Disclosable Matter (see paragraph 4.1) and;
a) the disclosure has been made to an Eligible Recipient (see paragraph 6.1(a)) or to ASIC, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) (if relevant), or another prescribed Commonwealth body;
b) they made the disclosure to their lawyer for the purpose of obtaining legal advice or representation about whistleblowing; or
c) they have made a Public Interest Disclosure (see paragraph 6.4) or an Emergency Disclosure (see paragraph 6.5).
5. MATTERS THIS POLICY APPLIES TO
5.1. Disclosable Matters
Disclosable Matters involve information about Nuffield Australia that the discloser has reasonable grounds to suspect concerns, including:
a) misconduct (including fraud, negligence, default, breach of trust, and breach of duty);
b) an improper state of affairs or circumstances; or
c) an offence or contravention under the:
i. Corporations Act 2001;
ii. Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001;
iii. Banking Act 1959;
iv. Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001;
v. Insurance Act 1973;
vi. Life Insurance Act 1995;
vii. National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009; or
viii. Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
d) an offence punishable against any other law of the Commonwealth that is punishable by imprisonment for 12 months or more;
e) a danger to public safety or confidence in the financial system whether or not it involves a breach of the law;
f) dishonest or unethical behaviour and practices; or
g) conduct that may cause harm or is prohibited by Nuffield Australia's policies and procedures.
5.2. Incorrect Disclosures
A discloser can still qualify for protection under the Act even if their disclosure turns out to be incorrect.
5.3. Reasonable grounds to suspect
a) The discloser does not need to prove their allegation, but they must have some information to reasonably support their allegation.
b) Deliberate false disclosures involving information the discloser knew to be untrue are not protected and must not be made. Deliberate false reporting can damage Nuffield Australia's reputation and the reputation of individuals who are mentioned in false reports and would amount to a breach of this policy, Nuffield Australia Values, and Statement of Strategic Outcomes.
5.4. Examples of Disclosures
Disclosures may, for example, relate to:
a) illegal conduct such as theft, dealing in illicit drugs, violence or threatened violence, or criminal damage to property;
b) fraud, money laundering, or misappropriation of funds;
c) offering or accepting a bribe; and
d) engaging in, or threatening to engage in, detrimental conduct against a person who has made a disclosure or is believed or suspected to have made or be planning to make a disclosure.
6. DISCLOSURES NOT COVERED BY THIS POLICY
a) Disclosures that relate solely to personal work-related grievances, and not to detriment or threat of detriment to a discloser do not qualify for protection.
b) Personal work-related grievances relate to the discloser's current or former employment with Nuffield Australia and tend to have implications for the discloser personally but do not:
i. have any other significant implications for Nuffield Australia; or
ii. relate to any conduct or alleged conduct about a Disclosable Matter.
c) Examples of personal work-related grievances include:
i. interpersonal conflict between the discloser and another employee;
ii. decisions not involving breaches of workplace laws about engagement, transfer, promotion, suspension, discipline, or termination of the disclosure.
d) Where a personal work-related grievance is also a Disclosable Matter the disclosure will be protected.
e) Personal work-related grievances not covered by this policy should be managed by reference to our Discrimination, Bullying, and Harassment Policy or other complaint mechanisms.
f) Some disclosures about matters relating to Nuffield Australia's obligations under Australian taxation laws may qualify for protection as a tax whistleblower. For more information on what would qualify for protection as a tax whistleblower or how to make a tip-off to the Australian Tax Office go to www.ato.gov.au/general/gen/whistleblowers/
7. WHO CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON, OR RECEIVE, A DISCLOSURE?
7.1. Internal
a) Internal Eligible Recipients of disclosures under this policy are:
i. one of Nuffield Australia's senior manager/supervisors (not necessarily the discloser's immediate line manager/supervisor unless such a person is recognised as senior within the organisational structure);
ii. Nuffield Australia's Whistleblower Protection Officer; and
iii. an internal or external auditor.
b) Any Eligible Recipient who receives a disclosure should notify the Whistleblower Protection Officer, subject to the discloser's consent, to ensure Nuffield Australia's mechanisms for protecting and safeguarding disclosers can commence as soon as practicable.
c) Employees and external disclosers are encouraged to make the disclosure internally in the first instance in accordance with Nuffield Australia's Discrimination, Bullying, and Harassment Policy or other complaint mechanism.
d) In the event that the discloser considers that all of Nuffield Australia's Eligible Recipients are conflicted; the disclosure should be made externally (see 6.3 below).
7.2. Legal Practitioners
Disclosures to legal practitioners to obtain advice about the whistleblower provisions of the Act are protected even if the advice provided is that the disclosure is not a Disclosable Matter.
7.3. External
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3.
AGENDA METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
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CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE
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PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 23-00620 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of April 26, 2023. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS
2.
23-00602 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $8,955 per year for Associated Grocers, Inc. located at 2831 Monterrey Boulevard. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA application #20220213 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
Legislation Cover Memo Worksheet
23-00623 Authorizing the Brownsfield Fire Protection District / East Baton Rouge Fire Protection District Number Three to purchase and/or the ratification of the purchase of a 2.31 acre tract, formerly part of Kleinpeter Place, located at 11420 Plank Road, from the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children, Inc., for the sum of fifty thousand ($50,000.00)dollars and appropriating thirty thousand ($30,000.00) dollars for said purpose from the District's Fund Balance - Unassigned (Budget Supplement 8979). By Brownsfield Fire Protection District.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
Legislation Cover Letter Appraisal Resolution - DRAFT Budget Supplement
4. 23-00652 Amending the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund-American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget so as to reallocate $100,000 from the Re-Entry Program to a YWCA program that supports homelessness, educational, and quality-of-life programs; and authorizing an amendment to the existing subrecipient agreement with YWCA for this amount and purpose. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023 Legislation Supporting Documentation
CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS
5.
23-00633 Clifford Warren Sanford and LA Studio 19, LLC
8446 Scotland Ave, Lot 2, Sq. 6
North Baton Rouge - Council District 2 - Banks
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
6. 23-00634 PBD Realty, Inc. 9732 Avenue B, Lot 15, Sq. 16 University Place - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023 Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
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23-00635 Kevin Spicer, Deidra Spicer, Randy Grass, and Signe Grass Farley
1344 Sora St, Lot 9, Sq. 6
North Baton Rouge - Council District 2 - Banks
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
8. 23-00636 Edwin G. Reyes 6775 Spring Dr (House and Rear Shed), Lot 78 Merrydale Subdivision, 1st Filing - Council District 5 - Hurst Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023 Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
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23-00637 Corey Vaughn and Allied Plastics Federal Credit Union
8469 Madrid Ave (All Structures Including All Outbuildings & Abandoned Vehicles), Lot
82
Wooddale Park Subdivision, 1st Filing - Council District 6 - Dunn Jr.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
10. 23-00638 The Succession of Dominic S. Bonfanti 5163 Greenwell Springs Rd, Lot 2-B Bird Tract - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023 Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
11. 23-00639 Dianne Page, Joseph White, and The Estate of Lauris White, Jr. 1251 N 46th St (House & All Outbuildings), Lot 38, Sq. 36 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023 Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
12. 23-00640 The Estate of Willie Stewart and The Estate of Odella Banford Stewart 1565 N 49th St (House and Rear Shed), Lot 9, Sq. 31 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023 Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
13. 23-00641 Leto Investment Properties, LLC
3535 Topeka St (House and Rear Shed), Lot 13, Sq. 111
Suburb Istrouma - Council District 10 - Coleman
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
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Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
23-00642 Mullen Peterson
848 N 48th St (Duplex Containing Addresses 848 & 850), Lot 5, Sq. 50
Greenville Extension - Council District 10 - Coleman
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
Inspector's Report Initial Time Log Picture
ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS
PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS
OTHER INTRODUCTIONS
15.
23-00601 Receiving a report from the Baton Rouge Police Department and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office on drag racing in the City of Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Denise Amoroso.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
Legislation Cover Letter
23-00618 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Amendment No. 3 to the cooperative endeavor agreement with South Central Planning and Development Commission to increase the 2023 contract amount by $106,000, for a total contract value not to exceed $3,381,990. By Development Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
Legislation Council Memo Draft Amendment
23-00600 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with Stantec formerly Bradley-Blewster & Associates for additional design services in connection with their contract for the Renovations to the Scotlandville Branch Library, being City Parish Project No. 20-ASD-CP-1238 in an amount not to exceed $_25,000.00. (Account No. 9101200009-4610-00000-0000000000-652200). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
Legislation Cover Letter Other
23-00619 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Community Development to authorize execution of a subrecipient agreement with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc. for the HOPWA-EN [Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS-Entitlement) for the City-Parish Operating Year 2023 to provide housing, case management, adherence and follow-up services for persons with HIV/AIDS in the amount of $112,500.00 for the term commencing January 1, 2023 through December 31, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Mayor's Office.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 24, 2023
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A Review of Natural Zeolites and Their Applications: Environmental and Industrial Perspectives
Gilar Wisnu Hardi, Muhammad Artha Jabatsudewa Maras, Yori Rachmia Riva, and Siti Fauziyah Rahman*
Program Study of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI Depok 16424, Indonesia,.
Abstract
Unique and outstanding physical and chemical properties of zeolite materials make them extremely useful in a variety of applications, including agronomy, ecology, manufacturing, and industrial processes. Zeolites are crystalline hydrated aluminosilicates with physical and chemical properties, including loss and adsorb water and other molecules that act as molecular sieves and substitution of their constituent cations without any structural change. In this review, we summarize the main uses of zeolites in environmental and industrial perspectives, including zeolite as pollutant removal, construction, and catalyst.
where the part of the square brackets reflects the framework atoms and the part of the extraframework atoms outside the square brackets is cations plus water molecules [1]. Once dehydrated (or "activated"), a zeolitic phase can readsorb not only water, but also gases, vapors, and fluids, particularly if their molecules are polar [1].
1. INTRODUCTION
Cronstedt (1756) created the term "zeolite" from the Greek with means "to boil" and "stone", for minerals that remove water when heated [1]. Zeolites have alkali and alkaline earth cations with crystalline hydrated aluminosilicate, open, threedimensional structure. This is also able to reversibly lose and gain water and exchange extraframework cations, even without altering the structure of crystal. The broad structural cavities and the inlet channels contain water molecules, which form spheres of hydration around exchangeable cations [2].
The general formula for natural zeolites is
Many zeolites naturally occur in volcanic lava flux cavities as mineral and are mined extensively all over the world. Other zeolites are synthetic and for commercial uses or produced for researchers [3]. Zeolites are presented in the hardened lava either during diagenesis due to active geothermal systems in high heat flow areas, during the burial metamorphism of the lava pile, or hydrothermal alteration of the continental basalts [3].
Due to their unique properties, zeolites are used in a variety of applications worldwide. This paper aims to give review regarding the implementation of natural zeolites, especially in the environmental and industrial perspectives.
2. CLASSIFICATION OF NATURAL ZEOLITE
Based on the framework structure of the natural zeolites, Gottardi and Galli classified natural zeolites into seven groups [1, 4]. Figure 1 shows the classification and type of natural zeolites.
(Li, Na, K)a(Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba)d[Al(a+2d)Sin-(a+2d)O2n]·mH2O
3. APPLICATION OF ZEOLITE
Figure 2 shows the applications of natural zeolite. Zeolite can be used to remove pollutants, both gas and wastewater, construction, catalyst, medical uses [5–7], and food and agriculture [2, 8]. In this paper, we will discuss more the application of zeolite for pollutants, construction, and catalyst.
3.1 Pollutant
Removal pollutant from wastewater or gas process needs appropriately modified zeolite. Type of pollutants in wastewater consists of ammonium, phosphorus, heavy metal, inorganic anion, organics, and dye adsorption. Since natural zeolites have some physicochemical properties to adsorb or ion exchange some of compound, natural zeolites have the possibility to remove pollutant from water [9].
An et al. [10] conducted experiment and adsorption characteristics such as kinetics, isotherms, and mechanism of Mg 2+ modified zeolite to adsorb NH4 + -N and E-coli. The results showed that modified zeolite has higher activity due to the unique surface of the material. Langmuir model was used in the equilibrium adsorption model of NH4 + -N and E coli with pseudo-second-order model as an adsorption kinetics model. Khosravi et al. [11] also investigated the removal of ammonium using modified natural zeolite with diluted acid and NaCl from Western Azerbaijan. They also studied adsorption kinetics using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. They found that the kinetics studies followed pseudo-second-order model. Modification of zeolite showed improvement on ammonium removal process. Many researchers have reported the utilization of natural zeolite for removal of ammonium using modified natural zeolite [12–14]. Statistical analysis and optimization of ammonia removal were studied by Ding et al. [12]. They found that removal of ammonium depends on pH, ammonia concentration, and zeolite dose. They found that pH 6 was the best pH since ammonia under low pH conditions has NH4 + form. Higher composition of zeolite was also increasing removal efficiency. Based on their experiments, temperature was not significantly influence removal process.
Investigation of NaCl-modified zeolite on the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus by evaluating pH, reaction time, and zeolite dose was studied by Cheng et al. [15]. They used Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms models to analyze adsorbent kinetics and mechanisms of the zeolite. They compared characterization of natural and modified zeolite using XRD, XRF, SEM, and FTIR. They found that NaCl modified zeolite increased Si/Al ratio and content of exchangeable cations such as Na + . Si/Al ratio influences their physicochemical properties of zeolite, while higher in Na + is a benefit for the removal of the other cations. Different from the studies by Ding et al., Cheng et al. found optimal pH for NH 4 + -N and PO 4 3at pH 8. Different results influenced by type of zeolite and treatment. For phosphorous case, soluble inorganic can be present in chemical form: H 3 PO 4 at pH < 2; H 2 PO 4 -at pH 3 - 6.5; HPO 4 2at pH 7.5 - 12; PO 4 3at pH > 12 [16]. Effect of reaction time and zeolite dosage was also investigated. They found that removal efficiency increased with the contact time. With dosage 1g zeolite/100mL, the removal reaction rate increased rapidly until it reached equilibrium at 360 mins. Increasing zeolite dosage increased surface area that can effectively decrease the unsaturation of the ion exchange sites of the zeolites. Lin et al. [16] conducted experiments for phosphorous removal rates by natural zeolites. They investigated the effect of pH, contact time, and removal mechanism between batch and column test. They found that optimum pH for recoveries of P and N was high at pH 9.3. They also proposed two-step mechanism for removal of P and N. First, ammonium was adsorbed to zeolite by releasing Ca 2+ ion to solution, then Ca 2+ ion formed precipitate with phosphate for removal.
Heavy metals are classified as metallic elements with a relatively high density of over 5 g/cm 3 [17]. There have been growing local and global public health issues associated with the pollution of these metals by the environment. Removal of heavy metals by using natural and modified zeolite was also studied. Zamzow et al. determined the selectivity of removing heavy metals and other cations using clinoptilolites with sodium as exchangeable ion as follows: Pb>Cd>Cs>Cu(II)>Co(II)>Cr(III)>Zn>Ni(II)>Hg(II) [18]. Structural diversity of natural zeolites is essential for the adsorption of metal Pb in the wastewater, as reported by Curkovi et al. [19]. Borandegi and Ejhieh [20] had the finding that the modified zeolite by glutamic acid showed strong selectivity for cobalt in the presence of specific multivalent cations. Modification of zeolites using hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HDTMA) and octadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (ODTMA) was also studied by Szala et al. [21] showed higher activity for removing of chromium (VI) using clinoptilolite.The adsorption process of cadmium and copper using modified natural zeolite was also investigated by Taamneh and Sharadq | <urn:uuid:472c6d3f-1c20-4cef-813c-9489e2b0a55b> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | http://www.ripublication.com/ijaer20/ijaerv15n7_16.pdf | 2021-12-06T08:23:28+00:00 | s3://commoncrawl/cc-index/table/cc-main/warc/crawl=CC-MAIN-2021-49/subset=warc/part-00243-eb7089cf-762b-4a3e-8cab-20b677c0d246.c000.gz.parquet | 133,654,832 | 2,000 | eng_Latn | eng_Latn | 0.683756 | eng_Latn | 0.880445 | [
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DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Module 1 - How People Reason
Workshop Materials - College Teaching and the Development of Reasoning
October 2007
Module 1 - How People Reason - Overview
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Module 1
How People Reason
Introduction
You have probably been puzzled at various times in your teaching career by the thinking strategies that students appear to use to solve problems. It is difficult for most of us to understand that many students do not use reasoning patterns that seem obvious to us. Many students substitute numbers into a formula they remember even though the formulas may not be applicable to the problem at hand. This situation quite naturally leads us to wonder about the reasoning that students utilize when we would employ mental operations such as separating variables, excluding an irrelevant factor, or applying a mathematical relationship such as ratios.
Objectives
To assist you in distinguishing among various patterns of reasoning used to solve simple problems.
Procedure
The activities of this module take place at four different stations. You will find a different puzzle activity at each station, and may visit them in any order you wish. Take one of the puzzle pamphlets at the station's table and then carry out the steps described on the first page of the pamphlet in the order given. Please do at least three activities, and then complete the self-check on the back of this page. You may wish to discuss your findings with the other participants as you proceed through this module.
You will be able to examine four different puzzle activities:
The Treasure Hunt Puzzle, The Mr. Short/Mr. Tall Puzzle, The Mealworm Puzzle and The Islands Puzzle
Have a good time!
Module 1 Self Check
After you have completed the puzzles in Module 1, please read the following responses and classify them as Student A or Student B. Compare your answers with those of other participants and with ours (bottom of page).
Student X1 (age 23) Treasure Hunt Puzzle
W, WR, WJ, WF, WRJ, WRJF, WRF, WJF, R, J, F Type
Student X2 (age 21) Mr. Short/Mr. Tall Puzzle
Prediction for Mr. Tall: 15 paper clips high
Explanation: "Guess, I'm really not sure how to do this." Type
Student X3 (age 20) Mealworm Puzzle
A) light but not moisture. "When the sunlight is at one end
of the box it is dry, they all move to that one end."
Type
Student X4 (age 20) Islands Puzzle
1. Answer: Can't tell from the two clues
Explanation: No information about flights between B and D.
2. Answer: Yes
Explanation: Go from C to D and then to B.
3. Answer: Can't tell from the three clues.
Explanation: Not possible to fly from B to A, and there is no mention of a direct flight between C and A. Type
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Strong coupling asymptotics of the $\beta$-function in $\varphi^4$ theory and QED
I. M. Suslov
Kapitza Institute for Physical Problems,
Moscow, Russia
Abstract
The well-known algorithm for summing divergent series is based on the Borel transformation in combination with the conformal mapping. A modification of this algorithm allows one to determine a strong coupling asymptotics of the sum of the series through the values of the expansion coefficients. An application of the algorithm to the $\beta$-function of $\varphi^4$ theory leads to the asymptotics $\beta(g) = \beta_\infty g^\alpha$ at $g \to \infty$, where $\alpha \approx 1$ for space dimensions $d = 2, 3, 4$. The natural hypothesis arises, that the asymptotic behavior is $\beta(g) \sim g$ for all $d$. Consideration of the "toy" zero-dimensional model confirms the hypothesis and reveals the origin of this result: it is related to a zero of a certain functional integral. A generalization of this mechanism to the arbitrary space dimensionality leads to the linear asymptotics of $\beta(g)$ for all $d$. The same idea can be applied to QED and gives the asymptotics $\beta(g) = g$, where $g$ is the running fine structure constant. A relation to the "zero charge" problem is discussed.
1. Introduction
It is commonly accepted that summing divergent series can give important and non-trivial information. It will be demonstrated below that sometimes we can obtain even more: summation of the series allows to guess the exact result and then this result can be proved.
Our main interest is a reconstruction of the Gell-Mann – Low function $\beta(g)$ for actual field theories from its divergent perturbation expansion. We describe the summation procedure in Sec. 2 and illustrate it for the case of $\varphi^4$ theory in Sec. 3. The arising hypothesis on the linear asymptotics $\beta(g) \propto g$ is tested in Sec. 4 in the zero-dimensional limit, while Sec. 5 gives its justification for any dimension $d \leq 4$. The same idea is applied to QED in Sec. 6. Finally, Sec. 7 discusses some problems arising in relation to the obtained results.
2. Summation procedure
Let us consider the typical problem in field theory applications. A certain quantity $W(g)$ is defined by its formal perturbation expansion
$$W(g) = \sum_{N=0}^{\infty} W_N(-g)^N$$ \hspace{1cm} (1)
in the powers of the coupling constant $g$. The coefficients $W_N$ are given numerically and have the factorial asymptotics at $N \to \infty$,
$$W_N^{as} = ca^N \Gamma(N + b),$$ \hspace{1cm} (2)
which is a typical result obtained by the Lipatov method [15]. One can see that the convergence radius for (1) is zero. The problem arises, can we make any sense of the series (1) and find $W(g)$ for arbitrary $g$.
The conventional treatment of the series (1) is based on the Borel transformation
$$W(g) = \int_0^{\infty} dx e^{-x} x^{b_0 - 1} B(gx),$$ \hspace{1cm} (3)
$$B(z) = \sum_{N=0}^{\infty} B_N(-z)^N, \quad B_N = \frac{W_N}{\Gamma(N + b_0)},$$ \hspace{1cm} (4)
relating the function $W(g)$ with its Borel transform $B(z)$, while $B(z)$ is given by a series with a factorially improved convergence; $b_0$ is an arbitrary parameter, which can be used for optimization of the procedure. Under the proper conditions, Eq.3 is an identity obtained by interchanging of summation and integration and using a definition of the gamma-function. In the general case, Eqs.3,4 give a definition of the Borel sum for a series (1). In what follows, we identify the function $W(g)$ with the Borel sum of its perturbation series. In the case of $\varphi^4$ theory, it is possible to test a validity of such identification in one and zero dimensions [24] and to prove the Borel summability in two and three dimensions [16, 6].
It is easy to show that the Borel transform $B(z)$ has a singularity at the point $z = -1/a$ (Fig. 1, $a$) determined by the parameter $a$ in the Lipatov asymptotics (2). The series for $B(z)$ is convergent in the disk $|z| < 1/a$, while we should know it on the positive semi-axis, in order to perform integration in the Borel integral (3); so we need an analytical continuation of $B(z)$. Such analytical continuation is easy if the coefficients $W_N$ are defined by a simple formula, but it is a problem when they are given numerically.
The elegant solution of this problem was given by Le Guillou and Zinn-Justin in 1977 [8]. It is based on the hypothesis that in field theory applications all singularities of $B(z)$ lie on the negative semi-axis. This hypothesis can be proved in the case of $\varphi^4$ theory [21].\footnote{A validity of this hypothesis is frequently questioned in relation to possible existence of the renormalon singularities [7]. Such singularities can be easily obtained by summing some special sequences of diagrams, but their existence was never proved, if all diagrams are taken into account [2]. The present results for the asymptotics of the $\beta$-function (Secs. 5, 6) are in agreement with a general criterion for absence of renormalon singularities [22] and a proof of their absence for $\varphi^4$ theory [21] (see a detailed discussion in [23]).} If
Figure 1: (a) The Borel transform $B(z)$ is analytical in the complex plane with the cut $(-\infty, -1/a)$; (b) Its domain of analyticity can be conformally mapped to a unit disk in the $u$ plane; (c) If analytic continuation is restricted to the positive semi-axis, then a conformal mapping can be made to any domain, for which the point $u = 1$ is the nearest to the origin of all boundary points; (d) An extreme case of such domain is the $u$ plane with the cut $(1, \infty)$.
such analytical properties are accepted, we can make a conformal transformation $z = f(u)$, mapping the complex plane with the cut (Fig. 1, $a$) into the unit disk $|u| < 1$ (Fig. 1, $b$). If we re-expand $B(z)$ in the powers of $u$,
$$B(z) = \sum_{N=0}^{\infty} B_N(-z)^N \bigg|_{z = f(u)} \quad \longrightarrow \quad B(u) = \sum_{N=0}^{\infty} U_N u^N,$$
then such series will be convergent for any $z$ except the cut $(-\infty, -1)$. Indeed, all singular points $P$, $Q$, $R$, $\ldots$ of $B(z)$ lie on the cut, and their images $P$, $Q$, $Q'$, $R$, $R'$, $\ldots$ in the $u$ plane appear on the circle $|u| = 1$. The re-expanded series in (5) is convergent for $u$ lying within the unit circle, but the interior of the circle $|u| < 1$ is in one-to-one correspondence with the analyticity domain in the cutted $z$ plane (Fig. 1, $a$).
Such conformal mapping is unique (apart from trivial modifications), if we want to make an analytical continuation to the whole domain of analyticity. In fact, such strong demand is not necessary since we need $B(z)$ only at the positive semi-axis, in order to produce integration in (3). If we accept that the image of $z = 0$ is $u = 0$ and the image of $z = \infty$ is $u = 1$, then we can make a conformal mapping to any domain, for which the point $u = 1$ is the nearest to the origin of all boundary points (Fig. 1, $c$). The series in $u$ converges for $|u| < 1$, and in particularly at the interval $0 < u < 1$, which is the image of the positive semi-axis.
The advantage of such conformal mapping consists in the possibility to express the large $g$ asymptotics of $W(g)$ in terms of the expansion coefficients $W_N$. Indeed, the divergency of the series in $u$ is determined by the nearest singular point $u = 1$, which is an image of infinity: so the large $N$ behavior of the expansion coefficients $U_N$ is related to the strong coupling asymptotics of $W(g)$. In order to diminish influence of other singular points $P$, $Q$, $Q'$, $\ldots$, it desirable to remove these points as far, as possible. Thereby, we come to an extremal form of such conformal mapping, when it is made on the whole complex plane with the cut $(1, \infty)$ (Fig. 1, $d$). Mapping of the initial region (Fig. 1, $a$) to the region of Fig. 1, $d$ is given by a simple rational transformation
$$z = \frac{u}{a(1-u)},$$
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