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This is a guest post by Tom Adams, who spent over 20 years in the securitization business and now works as an attorney and consultant and expert witness on MBS, CDO and securitization related issues.
The first map is from RealtyTrac, and indicates the states with the largest foreclosure inventory in 2012. The second is a map of the key battleground states. In 2008 and 2012, Obama won these states. In 2016 Clinton lost them. There’s a lot of similarities between those two maps.
Even in the best economic environment, residential mortgage foreclosure is a long, messy process. The massive wave of foreclosures that hit these regions after the financial crisis had enormous consequences economically. They also had a tremendous, painful impact on the families and neighborhoods of the people affected, directly and indirectly by the foreclosures.
A rise in the number of suicides have been tide to the wave of foreclosures. Large swaths of neighborhoods were plagued by falling property values, blighted abandoned homes and a sense of uncertainty and, perhaps, doom. I often think about the effect the foreclosure crisis had on the children of affected families and the impact of children watching families, neighbors and classmates going through the painful process.
I was involved, to a small degree, with homeowners, activists and lawmakers that tried to deal with the issues and problems in the foreclosure crisis, some of which is documented in David Dayen’s excellent new book, “Chain of Title“. As Dayen documents, the government response to the issues was ultimately terribly unsatisfying and at best, had the effect of sweeping the issue under the carpet.
The consequences of the government’s response played out in this presidential election.
Clinton was aware of the problems caused by the wave of foreclosures: last fall the NY Times reported that the campaign was frustrated that the crisis had displaced so many homeowners that their database of voters was disrupted. Perhaps this is why the campaign’s get out the vote efforts in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and other states were much less effective than the campaign had hoped for. Some reports were that up to [25%] of the voters the campaign contacted were actually Republicans or potential Trump voters. In fairness, Clinton was probably concerned about the economic plight of affected homeowners and communities than she was about the technological issues it caused, but that was hardly the dominant campaign message.
How much of an impact would a compassionate outreach have had on these neighborhoods? It’s also worth remembering that the people hit by the foreclosure crisis were generally middle class – prior to the crisis they owned homes, held jobs, were members of the community. Where were they by the time the 2016 election came around?
That, unfortunately is a statement from Bernie Sanders, in 2010, rather from Clinton (Sanders continued to make it a focus of his primary efforts in 2016 as well).
Or perhaps Clinton could have spoken out in support of the frustrated community groups that sought to participate in the HUD auctions of distressed loans, only to lose out time and again to hedge funds, many of which were run by bankers who were directly involved in the financial crisis.
Maybe she was reluctant to get too involved in the issue because she tried to talk about it back in the 2008 primary and ended up being tagged as a too close to Wall Street. On several occasions in foreclosure states like Nevada, she seemed to cede the issue of the financial crisis to Sanders and focused her efforts on minority outreach instead. But in states like Florida, where many homeowners remained underwater on the value of the homes and mortgages still in 2016, the issue appeared to still be on the minds of voters on the eve of the election.
Of course, it’s easy to second guess the campaign now. I, and many others, spend hours over several years trying to get the Obama Administration or state governments to improve their response to the foreclosure crisis. By 2016, many of the people I worked with back in 2011 to 2013 on housing issues were exhausted and frustrated. I can only imagine how the people living with the foreclosure crisis must have felt.
Still, a few thousand votes in three key states would have been enough to change the outcome of the election. And when you compare these maps, it’s hard not to see the lost opportunities.
Where is the second map?
You can’t see two maps up top?
Thanks, I think I found my html error. Do you see it now?
I’m curious about the author’s take on the recent excitement about FRE/FNM re-privatization.
FWIW, even as a finance guy, my impression is that there’s no justification for the government to gift private investors with a windfall in this situation. Also, I have serious doubts about how that could possibly help the housing/mortgage market. On the other hand, this seems to be something a lot of people in Trump’s circle favor.
Tom can reply better than I can on the substance. But clearly we need to be transferring money from the takers to the makers by any means possible.
Doubtful that Trump’s backers (those who voted from him) would support this but may well be true that Trump’s Circle (those with influence his agenda) do.
Shame it took a bitter defeat to get democrats to come around.
There clearly are many factors and this may be one. But the similarity between the maps is in the eye of the beholder. California and Arizona which were very badly hurt moved toward Clinton (v Obama) and others (e.g. Florida) didn’t move more than the country as a whole. I don’t have time to do a more careful analysis but I suspect other factors were more important.
I do agree that it would have been better if we had a Democratic candidate who addressed these issues.
My memory is that the foreclosure fraud crisis hadn’t really gotten rolling in 2008, so would not have affected the primary between Clinton and Obama (much). It was in 2009 that the number of foreclosures went over 3,000,000. In 2010 the forged documents and MERS became matters of public knowledge.
I actually don’t see any relation between the two maps at all. Perhaps if that correlation was better explicated.
The foreclosures were not only terrible for the people involved, but were very hard on the economy. Housing construction is the main engine that pulls us out of economic slumps, and there were several forces that held back recovery of construction during the Lesser Depression (as the cognoscenti call the years after the Panic of 2008), but the one most easily affected by the government was the large inventory of houses being sold following foreclosure. But Obama was too conservative and too accommodating to the Republicans to call for more than a token effort at relief.
Obama was accommodating the banking crooks, not the Republicans. Let’s make that very clear. He hired Geithner who claimed HAMP would “foam the runway” to allow the BANKS an easy landing.
I am one of those foreclosure victims who actively addressed this issue non-stop in my state legislature. At the time of the crisis, the legislature was completely Democratic with a Democrat Governor. My continued pleas to change the laws to protect not only the homeowners from unlawful foreclosures but also the land records from these forged documents fell on deaf ears. It exhausted me to try to make the legislators do the right thing. I even had a meeting with the top Representative who was passing a ineffective mediation program bill, and told her that the modifications being put forward would eventually lead to foreclosure down the road due to unrealistic balloon payments. The legislator agreed and said, “Oh, yeah, I know.” I was stunned. She knew that the bill was an ineffective band-aide covering a hemmorage? WTF? Anyway, I watched as this fully Democrat state legislature slowly turned Republican. The Democrats lost the Senate and now are very close to losing the House. And the Democrats are still clueless as to why this phenom is happening. Maybe it’s because the Chairman of the House Judiciary shut down public comment when 10 homeowners showed up in opposition to a bank-friendly bill last session? Or maybe it was because after much struggle to get 2 homeowner-friendly bills passed, the Senate allowed the bankers to kill both of them on the Senate floor???
Sorry (too banal a word) to hear of your experience. It tallies with our experience in London of trying to influence the totally destructive planning policies of a virtually 100% Left Leaning Labour Local Council. Tone deaf doesn’t describe it, corrupt might.
There is a great book by Peter Marris, who unfortunately died in 2007, called the Politics of Uncertainty. The book was published in 1996, but pretty much describes exactly what happened to the US housing market in 2008.
The book is about how the risk of uncertainty is increasingly shifted (strategically) from society / community to the individual. How economic risk and the risk of natural disaster were shifted from mortgage companies / insurances / to the individual home owner. Marris puts developments in a larger sociological context, to which we were / are all participants.
The struggle for Obamacare can also be read in the context as an attempt to reverse the trend and shift individual risk onto the community at large. The resistance to Obamacare is a barometer of the extent of resistant / unwillingness to reverse the trend.
Which, of course, is unsurprising given the powerful myth of individualism pervading every section of American society.
Foreclosed homeowners not likely to be cheered by Trump’s pick for Treasury Sec. | 2019-04-25T01:52:40Z | https://mathbabe.org/2016/11/14/guest-post-the-foreclosure-vote/ |
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Trails & Sails Weekends Offer 100+ Free Events for Foodies, Art Lovers, Civil War Buffs and more!
August 21, 2013 (Salem, MA) – Interested in tasting wine made in Topsfield? Seeing some of the oldest Tiffany glass windows in the world – in Lynn? How about visiting where gunpowder was stored during the Civil War in Newburyport, or going rock climbing in Lawrence? No matter what your interest, you can find something to learn, explore and enjoy at Trails & Sails: Two Weekends of Walks and Water, to be held on September 20-22 and 27 – 29, 2013. Presented by the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage), Trails & Sails features more than 100 free events over two weekends and celebrates the rich variety of historic, cultural and natural resources in the Essex National Heritage Area.
Encompassing the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, a 500 square mile region just north of Boston, MA, the Essex National Heritage Area was created by an Act of the U.S. Congress in 1996 in recognition of the important role that the county played in American history and the significant heritage resources that still exist in the region. The Area is currently home to nearly 10,000 structures that are listed on the national register of historic places; 26 national landmarks; 86 museums and historic sites open to the public; 400 farms; 9 state parks; 2 national parks and one national wildlife refuge.
Art Lovers: Join a photo expedition of the historic mills in Lawrence, site of the Bread & Roses Strike of 1912; take a walking tour in Gloucester to view houses painted by Edward Hopper; visit St. Stephen’s Memorial Episcopal Church to see more than 40 of the oldest, ecclesiastical Tiffany windows in the world; experience “Flight” a large-scale sculpture exhibit with award-winning sculptor Dale Rogers in Essex.
Civil War Buffs: In commemoration of the 150 anniversary of the Civil War, visit sites including the Powder House in Newburyport, the GAR Museum in Lynn which houses more than 1200 civil war photos and documents signed by Abraham Lincoln; and the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Methuen to hear historian Dan Gagnon discuss the lives of the brave men who answered the call to save the Union.
Foodies: Tour Appleton Farms, the oldest continuously operating farm in the country and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the dairy; go fungus hunting in Gloucester; attend an old fashioned farmer’s market and tractor contest in Rowley; Learn about winemaking in Topsfield.
Outdoor enthusiasts: Feel striped bass brush against your legs while walking the bed of a salt marsh in Ipswich; paddle a canoe on the Shawsheen River in Andover; go bird watching and explore the nesting box program in Groveland; enjoy a guided kayak tour of the Essex River basin.
All Trails & Sails events are free and most will be held rain or shine. A complete listing of events and itinerary suggestions can be found at www.trailsandsails.org.
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The Blind Side – Sandra Bullock is Leigh Ann Touhy in what may be her “Erin Brockovich” role that wins her an Oscar. She becomes a crusader for a homeless African American boy, Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) gives him a home, and she and her family (husband Sean is played by Tim McGraw, son S.J. is played by Jae Head and daughter Collins by Lily Collins) shepherd him to university and a pro-football career. This is the ultimate holiday film guaranteed to put a smile on your face and holly in your heart. It is based on a true story and the best-selling book my Michael Lewis. Director John Lee Hancock, who made “The Rookie” (2002), takes on another sports film with élan and joy. The performances are entertaining and Jae Head steals the show, one scene after another. There is a Christian flavor to the story but it is one of possibility rather than a moralistic stereotype. This is a film from the dream factory about a dream that came true. Hurray for Hollywood!
Me and Orson Welles – This story, based on the novel by Robert Kaplow, is from one of my favorite “hip” directors, Richard Linklatter (Waking Life). It is set in 1937, when Welles was a known radio actor and before he took the world by storm both on the radio and in movies. “Me and Orson Welles” features a teenager (Zac Ephron; High School Musical) who is in love with the theater, acting, and writing, everything about it. He manages to get hired for no pay by Orson Welles’ company that intends to produce Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” in a week’s time. The film is a kind of sideways examination of the real Orson Welles, played here by a relative newcomer from the UK, Christopher Mackay. He really nails the voice and “the look” of Welles. Orson Welles is depicted as a brilliant life force that uses people, misuses them, and discards them with a flourish and without a backwards glance. If I hadn’t been familiar with “Citizen Kane” (1941), “The Magnificent Ambersons” (1942), and “The War of the Worlds” (broadcast October 30, 1938), I would have missed many of the inter-textual references. In fact, you may find some that eluded me. As a friend said, this is Zac Ephron’s transitional picture from pop to serious drama but he barely makes it. He sings a song with his “High School Musical” voice during one of the rehearsals; someone should have caught that. Still, I found the film interesting, classy, and am glad I saw it.
An Education – Nick Hornby is a very entertaining novelist who can turn his books into enjoyable screenplays. Recall “About a Boy” (2002) and “Fever Pitch” (2005). But here the mostly male perspective changes as Hornby adapts a coming-of-age memoir by British journalist Lynn Barber into a script that understands the character with empathy. The film is smart with a touch of pathos. Jenny (Carey Mulligan; Bleak House) is about to turn sixteen in the mid-1960’s. She is as bright as her parents (Alfred Molina and Cara Seymour) are dull and boring. Her tedious father has her on track for Oxford so she can get a job after and support herself. One rainy day, she accepts a ride home from an older man, David (Peter Saarsgaard.) They meet again and he asks her out. Jenny’s father is reluctant, but ever so carefully David seduces Jenny and her parents. David makes them trust him. When Jenny discovers that the sophisticated David and his high class friend Danny are running business scams, she is shocked and threatens to walk away. But she likes the excitement and hates the boredom of her life at home and school. She gives her virginity to David on a weekend trip her parents allow her to take because David’s “aunt” (Danny’s girlfriend) will be the chaperone. David proposes to her when he thinks Danny is about to make a move on her. Then when Jenny discovers the real truth about David, she must humbly ask for mercy from her parents, teachers whom she had confronted and humiliated when she quit school to be married. I imagine there are many Jenny’s out there who learn life’s lessons the hard way; the thing is, Jenny is a fast learner and amazingly has not burned all her bridges. She has one lifeline left, a teacher. This film is as much about youth, and growing up as it is about the educational establishment, and both sides score points. This is a well-acted story with warmth, hope and insight. You can feel the cold English rain falling, falling.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox – Based on a story by Roald Dahl (1916-1990), director Wes Anderson (The Darjeerling Limited) tells a wonderful and quirky stop-action animated tale about a wily fox (voiced by George Clooney who could get an Oscar nod just for this; Meryl Streep voices Mrs. Fox) who takes on three mean farmers by stealing cider, turkeys, chickens, and ducks from them. Well, he tries to outwit them as foxes are by nature wont to do. All the farmers get for their trouble is Mr. Fox’s tail and a lot of work and damage and then we are back where we started with the tale. There is no swearing in the film; any possible expletive is smoothly replaced with “cuss”. Very funny. I chuckled all the way through and I am still not sure what it was about, exactly. Family, maybe. Letting nature be natural. A little existentialism perhaps. Or maybe nothing. Perhaps just a little cuss fun.
Brothers – Oscar-nominated director Jim Sheridan (In the Name of the Father; In America) seems to anchor his films in the idea of family. Here he shows us two sets of brothers, Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal) a ne’er- do-well and the other, Sam (Tobey Maguire) a military officer about to leave for Afghanistan again. Sam has his military brothers, as well. He and his unit are shot down and the military thinks all are dead, but Sam and another soldier are captured. Sam’s wife, Grace (Natalie Portman, New York, I Love You), her two young daughters and Tommy become close. Something terrible happens in Afghanistan to Sam and then he is rescued. He returns home, a shadow of his former self, tormented, suspicious, tightly-wound, and violent. Although his brother, wife, children and parents try to embrace him, he cracks. At first, before he leaves for that deployment, Sam seems robotic and tightly-wound yet loving in a stiff sort of way. Even toward his wayward brother when he picks him up when he is released from prison. Sam kindly asks Tommy if he is going to ask forgiveness of the woman he robbed, the act that sent him to prison. Sam implies that there are consequences that require reconciliation and even restitution. Perhaps, we think, this is who Sam is. Yet, he is already a product of his military training rather than an extension of his athletic high school football successes, the jock who dated the cheerleader – and married her. Did he go from being one cliché to another? Though Sam seems a one-dimensional repressed character, Sheridan shows his directorial acumen by letting the audience finish creating this character. “Brothers” is a heart-breaking anti-war film, a heartfelt look at the effects of war on soldiers now and those still suffering from Vietnam: the collateral damage, the consequences. The film seems to ask: who, exactly, is this war protecting? Who will reconcile and make restitution? Excellent acting all around showcasing the heroism of gentleness and love in the face of the unspeakable – that must be spoken.
2012 – Roland Emmerich, the director who gives us really big apocalyptic-themed films such as “Independence Day” (1996) and “The Day after Tomorrow” (2004), does it again in “2012”. Supposedly based on a prediction of the Mayan calendar, 2012 is to usher in the end of the world (again.) The film gives short-shift to the prophecy in its over-blown special f/x fest, but nevertheless it asks an important question: in bad times is it possible for people to lay down their lives for others? The film switches to Biblical allusions, most notably Noah’s Ark and John the Baptist. The filmed seemed to suggest a natural explanation for the flood that set Noah afloat and that if it happens again it may also have a natural explanation rather than a devastating “Left Behind” interpretation. Yet, only 400,000 can be saved on the arks the world’s governments build in China to save themselves. So “2012” is a rather extravagant mess of a film but if disaster movies are your cup of tea, go for it. (When the air craft carrier John F. Kennedy crushes the White House, and salvation comes from China, was that a political statement?) Hmm. By the way, Mimi Leder’s 1989 “Deep Impact” did this theme better.
A Christmas Carol – Comedic actor Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty) gives voice to the character of Scrooge in Robert Zemeckis’ animated version of Charles Dickens’ (1812-1870) classic novel. The story of the miser Scrooge is always relevant and Zemeckis (Who Framed Roger Rabbit; Forrest Gump) presents another timeless Christmas film for families to watch together. His beautifully animated “The Polar Express” (2004) remains one of my favorites. What I liked about Scrooge this time around (this is at least the ninth time it has been made into a film, the first in 1910) is the theological dimension that emerges from the choice of Christmas hymns. They are almost all religious and together with Scrooge’s story present the real story and meaning of Christmas – the saving relationship of heaven and earth. This adaptation also avoids all sentimentality; Tiny Tim has a very tiny role to play indeed. The film is also dark; for example, “death” hangs around a long time in cinematic time, as it does in the book. One of the phrases that attracted my attention was, “Being a good man of business will not save your soul.” I think we need “A Christmas Carol” now as much as the people of industrialized Victorian England’s rich and poor classes, as much as every era that remakes the story for film or television and then watches it. What is it about the meaning of “A Christmas Carol”, and real Christmas carols, that we don’t get?
The Last Station – Michael Hoffman’s (The Emperor’s Club) historic drama about the Russian writer and pedagogue, Lev Tolstoy (1828-1919), is the story of a marriage. After 48 years of marriage to Sofia (Helen Mirren; The Queen) and thirteen children, Tolstoy (Christopher Plummer; Syriana) is restive. He is torn between his longing to give up everything and live an ascetical life and the life of luxury on his family estate. Spurred on by his secretary and leader of his followers, Vladimir Chertkov (Paul Giamatti; John Adams), he signs over the copyrights to his works and flees his needy, loving, volatile wife. At one point she confronts him yelling, “I am the work of your life! And you are the work of my life!” It is one of the most powerful and sacramental moments in any film I have ever seen. This film is already on my list of top films for 2009. And just when I think Meryl Streep is the best actress of our generation, along comes Helen Mirren again.
Up in the Air – is a strangely affecting movie – in a good way, even though it is about bad times and the dreadful things people do to one another in the name of “it’s only business” and “don’t take this personally”. George Clooney is Ryan Bingham, a man who lives in Omaha who is hired to fire people when their positions have been eliminated. He spends most of the year flying from city to city. He has no personal life, no responsibilities, and no goals except to hit the 10 million sky miles mark. When a young woman, Natalie (Anna Kendrick; The Twilight Saga: New Moon), designs a way to fire people via video conferencing, Bingham convinces his boss to let him take her on the road to find out what it is really like to fire people (though really it is to find a way to keep flying.) Ryan meets Alex (Vera Farmiga; The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) and they start a casual relationship that turns serious – for Ryan. Alex objectifies Ryan just as Ryan is a functionary in a system that objectifies him and the people he fires. What does Ryan learn in this film that is both a comedy and a tragedy? There is no grand sweeping gesture but he seems to become a bit more human, more aware of others and himself. I laughed and felt like crying as I watched the film. Can one person make a difference in this soulless secular system? Maybe just a little.
Stuff White People Like – review? commentary? Both?
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Last month Sr. Hosea and I attended a screening of this powerful Australian film about two Aboriginal teens that learn to survive in a social and natural environment that has nothing to offer them but poverty and death. As with the best Australian films, the landscape plays a key role in the story, as context and antagonist. Director/writer Warwick Thornton tells the story with deliberate restraint that comes from a deep understanding of the people he is talking about.
“Samson and Delilah” is the Australian entry for the upcoming Academy Awards. | 2019-04-22T12:09:48Z | https://sisterrose.wordpress.com/2009/12/ |
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As Auctioneers, we know not to ever promise how much money an item being sold at auction will bring (unless we are willing to purchase it ourselves). All we know is that if it’s being auctioned absolute, it will sell to the highest bidder, and if it’s a reserve auction, then the item will sell to the highest bidder if the reserve price is reached. But what happens when we follow all the rules and everyone, including the seller is happy and on the same page, expectations have all been met and then after the auction, someone becomes unhappy with your services?
In this real-life claim situation, an elderly gentleman (we’ll call him Jim) entered into a written auction contract with the local Auctioneer to sell some of his and his deceased wife’s personal property. At the ripe old age of 86, Jim did not need or want all of these possessions anymore so he decided to dispose of them.
The auction was held on site, at Jim’s home. It was a beautiful day, and the auction was well attended by the public including neighbors, friends and even Jim’s family. After the last item was auctioned, Jim told the auctioneer what a good job he and his staff had done and how happy he was with the event.
The auctioneer reminded Jim that he would have his check and the final statement papers in a few weeks as stated in their contract.
However, not everyone felt the way Jim did. As it turned out, Jim’s children were not happy campers. The family thought that some items that were auctioned should not have been sold; as it turns out they wanted them, but they did not bid on them. In addition, when Jim disclosed to them how much the auction raised, his children became ever more furious with the auctioneer stating that “he sold items for less than they’re valued”. They discussed this with their father and soon convinced him that the auctioneer had taken advantage of him.
Although the contract was between Jim and the Auctioneer, now Jim’s children were involved. Therefore, they did what any good American family would do, they sued the auctioneer! How can they sue you might ask; the contract was between Jim and the Auctioneer. The family sued the Auctioneer claiming that their dad was not of sound mind and was not mentally competent to make decisions on his own or sign a contract. After all he is 86 years old and recently a widower.
As an Auctioneer, have you ever found yourself in this situation? Jim is a local guy whom you have seen around town for years. You know each other by sight, but you really don’t know him or his family, but when he contacted you to do his auction, you jumped at the opportunity. Jim lives alone, still drives and takes care of himself since his wife passed away and seemed very capable to you. But now, his family is claiming that the contract should not have been signed by Jim because he is not “mentally competent”.
The family says that “Jim’s mind is starting to go and that he wasn’t able to decide what to sell.” In the eyes of both Jim and the Auctioneer, the auction was a success, but now Jim’s children are unhappy and have decided to bring suit against the Auctioneer.
In this situation, right or wrong is not going to matter; you are going to have to defend yourself against this type of suit, if one is brought against you or your company. The coverage for this type of claim is going to be in your Professional Liability or an Errors and Omissions policy. Both a Professional Liability policy and an Errors and Omissions policy provides coverage for the “professional services” you provide. However, only the services listed on the policy’s declaration pages are covered.
We like to say that an Errors and Omissions policy for an Auctioneer is similar to a medical malpractice policy for a doctor. It will cover you or your company when a third party claims that you were negligent, or made an error or omission in providing professional services as defined in the policy. The trigger for this type of claim is the law suit and coverage provided can be for both defense expenses and damages up to the limits of the policy. Therefore, it is very important to purchase adequate limits of coverage.
Similarly, if you provide other professional services in addition to auctioneering, such as a licensed real estate agent or as a personal property appraiser, you should also be covered for these services. You want to make sure that the definition of services on the declaration page lists all professional services that you or your business provides; otherwise you can assume that you DON’T have coverage for these services.
Jim’s auction raised about $35,000, but this law suit is going to cost upwards of $75,000 in both defense expenses and damages. Therefore, your Errors and Omissions policy is one of the most important policies that an auctioneer can purchase. This is coverage that you can’t afford to be without! It is the one policy that gets used the least, but when you do have a claim it will usually be for a large dollar amount. | 2019-04-26T08:51:43Z | http://itriskmanagers.com/2014/07/03/a-look-at-errors-and-omissions-policies/ |
The amber in which the wasp was trapped was extracted from mines located in the the Hukawng Valley of Kachin Province in Myanmar and was studied by scientists in Moscow.
A study conducted by researchers from the University of California has found that the Greenland, home to Earth’s second-largest ice sheet, is melting six times faster than it was in the 1980's.
More than 1,000 demonstrators have been arrested in London in the past nine days. Here, nine of the climate change protesters explain the extraordinary ends they will go to for the Earth I have never been a campaigner or activist before, but I have been worrying about the environment for decades. For 20 years I have written letters, signed petitions, ridden a bike – I have done everything that is “polite” – but the situation has, if anything, gone backwards.
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. The grisly images show the 4,500-pound creature splattered in blood while the front of its prey remains locked between its jaws in Japan.
Archaeologists have found evidence of a massacre which took place in the 17th century. According to legend, it started when a boy accidentally hit another boy in the eye during a game of darts.
Crisp packets, plastic bottles and other items carelessly thrown away by visitors to Drumpellier Country Park, near Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire pepper the land around the nest.
Order targeting the protest is first to explicitly mention organisers could be detained Police have warned Extinction Rebellion organisers that they face arrest if they incite protesters to block roads around Parliament Square. The Metropolitan police said it was imposing pre-emptive conditions restricting any demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday to the lawn in the centre of the square, after hearing that activists with the group planned to gather there.
Juan Carlos Casado from Spain snapped a beautiful aurora that lit up the night sky of Iceland in a swirl of green that has been chosen as a NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day.
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My empathy for the super-woke youth waxes and wanes, but Extinction Rebellion and the new wave of campaigners have woken me up I have been called out so many times online that it’s just white noise now. For my various sins I have been blocked, deleted and “cancelled” on social media, which doesn’t resemble real life at all. In real life, one may break bread with beings who think differently from you and, weirdly, no one dies. There are lists of what can and cannot be said now, but I am from a generation that derides trigger warnings and micro-aggressions, because we are harder than hard. I recognise myself in the rantings of the writer Bret Easton Ellis, whom I adore.
We have the technology to prevent climate crisis. But now we need to unleash mass resistance too – because collective action does work Because I am concerned about inequality and about the environment, I am usually classed as a progressive, a liberal. But it seems to me that what I care most about is preserving a world that bears some resemblance to the past: a world with some ice at the top and bottom and the odd coral reef in between; a world where people are connected to the past and future (and to one another) instead of turned into obsolete software. And those seem to me profoundly conservative positions. Meanwhile, oil companies and tech barons strike me as deeply radical, willing to alter the chemical composition of the atmosphere, eager to confer immortality.
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Elon Musk said he's 'very confident' that Tesla will have autonomous robotaxis on the road as soon as next year and could remove the steering wheel and pedals from its vehicles by 2021.
A security researcher found that a popular WiFi hotspot app was storing passwords for private networks on an unsecured database. The app has been downloaded by thousands of users.
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Samsung has pressed pause on the release of its new $2,000 folding phones. The tech giant is delaying the release of the Galaxy Fold until 'at least next month,' after repeated display issues.
Experts at the University of Florida and the US Department of Agriculture wanted to find out which, if any, offered natural resistance to the fall armyworm, a caterpillar that often damages lawns.
Researchers at the D'Or Institute for Research and Education in Brazil found showing people real-time scans of their brain activity while completing a mental task boosted their brain power.
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A generation of networked rebels will bring down an old order whose failings have been laid bare I am a fan of generation gaps. Though academics and the media love to identify new demographic cohorts – Generation X, Generation Z, Net Gen, Gen Wii – such distinctions often confuse mere fashion with decisive transformations in behaviour, social priority and worldview. But we need such transformations, the inter-generational arguments that they spawn, and the changes that, sooner or later, they compel upon us all. | 2019-04-23T18:56:19Z | http://science.newsbelow.com/ |
Debt is a huge problem for families these days. In recent weeks, newspapers like Toronto’s The Globe and Mail have been highlighting disturbing household finance trends, featuring families with maxed-out credit who are living so close to the line that one missed paycheque has the potential to sink them. Sadly, these articles come as no surprise to me.
In the vast majority of my divorce mediation cases, financial problems are cited by one or both spouses as a major contributor to the demise of the marriage. It’s not so much that money problems “cause” divorce – it’s more that the financial turmoil is a symptom of what’s really been wrong with the relationship for years. Moreover, how the debt problem is handled has a lot to do with whether the relationship can be saved or not.
Bill and Jennifer: I was happy with our life, but she always wanted more.
Terri and Eric: I pulled more than my financial weight while he looked out for Number One.
Arun and Maya: We couldn’t say “no” to the kids.
Did you notice that these three stories, different as they may seem, all have a common theme? All reflect major differences in financial values, and all involve poor communication, which has resulted in an inability to resolve these differences in productive ways.
In the case of Bill, the budget-conscious husband, and Jennifer, the impossible-to-satisfy wife, Bill was likely a poor communicator, and Jennifer was likely oblivious to the impact her words were having on her husband. Sometimes, in a quest for the “good life”, people become so goal-oriented that they fail to pay attention to the fact that their goals may not be shared by their spouses – or they may simply convince themselves that the goals are mutual, despite clear signals to the contrary.
People like this are often surprised that their marriages fall apart, and are filled with regret that they were so focused on material things that they placed insufficient value on the actual relationship – which may actually have been pretty good at one point, before crippling debt got in the way.
That kind of direct talk can be very effective in helping people break out of ruts, but unfortunately, many people lack the assertiveness and/or diplomacy to have hard talks when they need to, and either blow up angrily from time to time or suffer in silence until they hit the breaking point. Here, a trip to a financial advisor and/or marriage counselor might have been helpful back when the debt started accumulating, when Terri first started to feel unable to get through to Eric.
Arun and Maya’s problem – allowing their children to control the financial agenda – is very common these days. Why? Often, giving in to kids arises from a desire to be “friends” with them, or a reluctance to spoil limited time with children by saying “no”; other times, it’s a function of a genuine desire to give their children “the best”, especially if the parents grew up with more modest means.
Problem is, there’s no limit to the financial demands children can make, and once the kids have learned that they don’t have to take no for an answer, it never ends. You establish a precedent for being a pushover. And over time, feeding the monster can meet totally depleting your own financial resources and ruining the marriage – especially when the parents disagree on how much to capitulate. Here, the problem is a function of a failure, or inability, to assert a joint philosophy that puts the marriage and family – not just the children – first.
Living beyond your means doesn’t just happen. Find out why it happened, make it stop, and find a common financial purpose – before it’s too late.
Marriage can be challenging at the best of times, but too many couples feel totally defeated these days. Between caring for children, holding down two full-time jobs, and keeping the household going, it can seem that there aren’t enough hours in a day to devote any time to the relationship. Add maxed out credit cards and constant financial stress to the mix and you have a recipe for disaster.
So what can you do if you find yourself in this position? Sit down with your spouse and express how important the marriage is to you. Explain that you both need to find a way to fix the money problems, or the stress could topple you. Make it clear that this is a priority, and a joint responsibility, and that if this isn’t addressed properly, things will only get worse.
See a financial advisor. See a counselor. Understand the role you’ve both played in creating the mess you’re in. Don’t just blame your spouse – take responsibility for your mistakes too. Make a plan – together. And stick with it.
Pledge to take joint responsibility for fixing things, both in your relationship and in your finances. If that means downsizing, cutting your budget, increasing your income, or all of the above, do these things, even if they’re difficult or painful – that is, do them if your marriage is important to you. After all, if you think it’s challenging to manage the finances of one household, managing two households after divorce is far, far worse. So get your house in order, before it’s too late. That way, you can stop living beyond your means, and just start living again.
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This article is so timely. We have been reading all the articles about debt. My husband are constantly talking about our finances. We both work hard and contribute to the family pot, but it is very hard to look around and see our friends living a “fancier” lifestyle.
Our conversations are very open and honest. I can see how not having such conversations can cause rifts in relationships. I consider us a very strong couple and discussing finances is hard and stressful.
We have an opportunity to invest in something great at the ground floor, but we both had to come to the consensus that right now our finances cannot stretch that far without putting us in a position of veryityle to no cash flow.
Marriage is tough enough without adding lack of finances into it.
I hear you! Just keep in mind that many of those couples with fancier lifestyles might be heavily in debt, or could be subsidized by their own parents. Things are not always as they seem, and for all you know, your financial health might actually be stronger than theirs! If more couples made reasoned decisions based on honest talk and realistic budgets, there would be far less financial stress in so many marriages. | 2019-04-25T16:47:38Z | https://a-fly-onthewall.com/2015/05/13/why-living-beyond-your-means-can-mean-big-relationship-trouble/ |
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With the IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention expected to come into force in 2016 and with some 60,000 vessels needing to comply, Damen has made sure it can provide a full range of ballast water treatment solutions to customers. The Damen Ballast Water Product Group provides all encompassing, one-stop retrofit and newbuild solutions, as well as a pioneering new mobile port solution called InvaSave.
Having started the E3 tug R&D project in 2008 in cooperation with Smit, Alewijnse and research institutes, the first Damen ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid was launched in 2014 and went directly into service for Iskes Towage, based near Amsterdam.
By combining diesel-direct, diesel-electric propulsion and battery power the vessel can achieve average fuel savings of up to 30% and this rises to 40% for emissions. Being green, however, does not mean sacrificing power with the tug still achieving a bollard pull of 60 tonnes.
During station keeping, manoeuvring and low speed sailing (up to 5 knots), the tug utilises battery packs and these batteries are also used when the tug is at the quayside at night, doing away with the use of generators.
Peter van Terwisga, Damen’s Research Coordinator, emphasises: “The launch of this hybrid vessel is a really important step but the research still continues after delivery.
As well as the new hybrid ASD tug, Damen’s efforts in sustainable innovations in propulsion goes further with the company having already built an electrical patrol vessel for the canals of Amsterdam that runs on 100% battery power and an LNG inland shipping vessel, otherwise known as the EcoLiner, is under construction.
Additionally, the development of a Compressed Natural Gas Tug is one of latest results of Damen and its partners’ research efforts.
In addition to the new hybrid tug, Damen has also been successful in securing a patent for a new Twin Fin arrangement that has been applied to an ATD tug. Currently, under construction, the Twin Fin helps provide the right balance between manoeuvrability and course stability.
The first newly developed SAR 1906 was launched in 2014 and was promptly crowned Netherlands Ship of the Year.
Developed with the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM), Delft University of Technology and De Vries Lentsch Naval Architects, the new SAR represents years of research. The new type is the next generation of KNRM vessel and is known for its outstanding performance in a seaway.
Work started in 2009 when various concept designs were jointly made and extensively tested by Delft University of Technology. The SAR 1906 is a 35-knot self-righting vessel, with an aluminium hull and a composite wheelhouse. The hull design is based on Axe Bow technology, adapted for the specific operations of lifeboats.
Peter points out that the SAR illustrates that research efforts don’t stop when vessels are handed over. When the prototype was being sailed between the Netherlands and Sweden, the crew felt that too much spray was generated. Therefore Damen, in close collaboration with its partners, conducted a series of experiments in a wind tunnel at Milan Polytechnic looking at the flow phenomenon around the bow and fenders. “We looked at how the spray was generated onto the windows and steering cabin and evaluated alternative modifications to the fendering. The end result was a significant reduction in spray and the KNRM is very pleased with the outcome.” Damen is also licensed to sell the vessel to third parties.
Knowledge built up over many years about composite structures through the Damen led joint industry project Fast Light Hull Technology (FLIGHT) has been applied in new modular ferry concepts. The tools that have been developed enabled the optimisation of modules and making trade-offs in structural designs based on the design loads for different configurations. The first modular ferry is currently under construction in Damen Shipyards Antalya, Turkey.
Progress was made in the SEA AXE research programme, (following on from the development of Damen’s well-known Axe Bow concept), on new and anticipating ride control systems. This builds on the assumption that incoming waves can be measured on fast craft. Delft University experimentally verified the approach in which a motion prediction tool – in combination with thrust and interceptor control – results in a significant reduction of acceleration levels or an increase of speed for a given acceleration level. Further research will focus on the sensor system that will provide the incoming wave data to the system. Full-scale testing of a rotating cylinder bow rudder is continuing this year.
The Group-wide strategic research programme began in 2015. This has started with three projects: the controlled use of new Computational Fluid Dynamics tools, the development of new knowledge and services through remote monitoring of Damen vessels and the development of new energy saving technologies, or the development of remotely operated and/or autonomous vessels.
Fender design and analysis, noise & vibration predictions, DP performance predictions, cooling system design and analysis will also be under scrutiny. Peter stresses: “Our research efforts into fender design and analysis don’t have a high profile like the introduction of a new vessel type but they are very important for the performance of our vessels and for our customers.
While this overview by no means covers the many research initiatives that are underway in the Group, we hope this gives an impression of the topics, projects and programmes Damen is busy with, so it can maintain its innovative edge, while continuing to provide its customers with efficient and reliable products. | 2019-04-26T05:58:41Z | https://magazine.damen.com/innovation/years-of-rd-result-in-pioneering-products/ |
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Different people have different needs and may look for different characteristics in a dog. However, everyone will agree that they want a confident German Shepherd Dog, a dog that will not hide behind the owner each time it comes across something new. A big portion of a dog’s confidence is genetic. There are dogs that are born to hide under the bed at the first sound of a thunderstorm. The only thing you can do to prevent this is to do your homework and get a dog from proven bloodlines. But even when you get a puppy from sound parents and bloodlines, it is your responsibility to raise your puppy in such a way that his confidence is developed to its full potential. Just assume it is a 50/50 situation - 50% of your puppy’s confidence comes from his genes, and 50% comes from the way you raise him.
While proper socialization is the key, there are other necessities in order to help your German Shepherd puppy develop into a confident dog: respect your puppy’s social needs, avoid physical punishment, and protect your puppy from other dogs. The following guidelines for raising your German Shepherd puppy are very important- whether you are raising a future Schutzhund dog or a family pet.
First of all, you should respect your puppy’s need for a secure nest. It should be the only place in the house that is “his.” It should be like a castle for your puppy. Puppy is first and foremost a pack animal, and in the pack, every dog, even the lowest in rank, will not be rudely bothered when it’s resting. For a healthy state of mind and some sense of security, every social creature needs to have a place where it can go and not be bothered, the place that is theirs.
You should not brusquely pull your puppy out of his nest. If you need your puppy to leave the nest and come to you, use treats. Show a treat to your puppy, crouch down, clap your hands - he will gladly come to you. THEN, you can pick him up and do whatever you intended (after you give the treat). Never punish your puppy in any way, even verbally, when he is in his nest.
Another rule you should follow is to avoid physically punishing your German Shepherd puppy. In nature, young puppies are “untouchable.” They are not attacked or punished by the adult members of their pack. This is why you have probably seen a little pup fearlessly biting on the ankles of a huge adult dog, which will only try to evade, and never hurt the puppy. In this case, the puppy is not fearless, he just “knows,” due to his instincts, that he will NEVER be hurt by another pack member. And the adult dog is not helpless - it just CANNOT hurt the puppy (even though it probably wants to!). It doesn’t mean, however that the puppy should be allowed to do anything and never get corrected. There are certain situations, especially if you have a dominant puppy, when you should show that you are a leader who must be respected early on, but that is a different story. A puppy should never be physically punished for such mischief as chewed up shoes, digging holes in the yard or puddles on the floor.
The third rule that applies to all puppies, regardless of whether they are being raised as Schutzhund prospects or not, is that you should not allow other, especially older, dogs to bully your puppy. Often, a dog that has been attacked at a young age will grow to be dog aggressive. Sometimes just one incident is enough. The dog will then think that the best defense is to go on the offensive, and will show aggression towards any dog he meets. This problem is very difficult to fix. In nature, if a young puppy is attacked by a strange adult, this usually means the death of the puppy. This is a very traumatizing experience that may lead to a loss of self-confidence, and some puppies actually never get over it, even when they grow up. This is why it is extremely important to protect your German Shepherd puppy from such occurrences. The best thing to do is to avoid the company of adult dogs, that is - do not take your pup to dog parks, or to friends who have adult dogs (unless they are known for their absolute tolerance of puppies).
Remember, for your German Shepherd puppy you are the ultimate leader and it is up to you to provide the proper environment in which he can grow and reach his potential. Your kind guidance, patience, and lots of quality time spent with your puppy will help to establish a very strong bond which will make your life together more enjoyable for both of you. | 2019-04-21T21:02:30Z | http://vonlotta.com/raising.html |
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Third Wave Digital is excited to commemorate the re-launch of two of our higher education websites. SGSC.edu and SUSCC.edu were originally developed by Third Wave Digital in 2013 and 2014 respectively. The world of web design moved quickly in a few short years and in 2017, both South Georgia State College and Southern Union State Community College recognized the need for their sites to be more mobile friendly and imagery driven. The newly launched website both feature a new responsive design and upgraded content management system.
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28-year-old Hertfordshire-based singer-songwriter Scarlette Fever has come on leaps and bounds since PSNe-Live last caught up with her at her intimate gig at London’s 100 Club earlier this year. She has since completed an album which was recorded at Angel Studios and mastered at Metropolis, and has been working with acclaimed engineers including Cenzo Townshend (Snow Patrol). Next, she shot to number two on the Music Week Commercial Pop Club Chart with her single Crash & Burn; and on top of that, she’s now opening for Mike & The Mechanics, who are using Outline’s much talked about GTO line array system on their current UK tour. Paul Watson catches up with her after last night’s show at the legendary Royal Albert Hall… Things seem to be moving very quickly for you since we last featured you in PSNE magazine; how did the Mike & The Mechanics tour come about, and how many dates are you playing together? We’re playing 19 dates in total on this tour, which is fantastic. We were booked on the tour by a promoter, but I had also previously toured with [Mike & The Mechanics’ frontman] Andrew Roachford in 2010; he is absolutely awesome. You played the Royal Albert Hall last night, which must have been a career highlight; how did the nerves hold up, and more importantly, what was on your rider? [Laughs] Well, let’s put it this way; backstage, about five minutes before I went on, I nearly passed out! We don’t actually request a rider as such, so the rather fabulous Popcorn caterers leave us a selection of bottled beers, tulips and red wine, which was very nice. I know you’ve always been a fan of Shure; do you have a trusted microphone that you use on stage at the moment? A Shure Beta 87C cardioid condenser has always been my personal preference; I find it comfortable to use, and it has such a big, warm sound. But I always listen to my sound engineer’s recommendation, so it can depend. You can’t go too far wrong with a Shure microphone – I’m also a big fan of the SM57. Do you wear in-ear-monitors, or rely on wedges when singing on stage? I do have a set of in-ears, but really I prefer to use wedges because I love to feel the atmosphere in the room; that’s really important to me as a performer. I find that in-ear monitors can make you feel really cut off from the crowd, which isn’t what I’m about at all. What’s your set-up on stage? As a lead vocalist, what kind of monitor mix do you tend to go for? I like a very dry sound with no reverb at all on the vocal. My mix on stage is extremely vocal heavy, with the keyboards the only really prominent instrument. How do you warm up your voice pre-gig? Do you have a routine that you stick to?
Rising UK pop/rock act Scarlette Fever played an intimate showcase gig to an all-industry crowd on Tuesday night at Floriditas in the heart of Soho, writes Paul Watson.
Bianca Nicholas is an extraordinary talent. The 22-year-old singer, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, has not let her condition get in the way of her dreams, and is already paving her way in the music industry both in the UK and across the pond, writes Paul Watson. | 2019-04-26T14:53:35Z | https://www.psneurope.com/live/scarlette-fever-on-song-at-rah |
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Danielson is a city in Windham County, Connecticut with a total population of approximately 11,183. Danielson, which uses the 00860 area code, is located at 41.7848, -71.855 at an elevation of 287 feet. There are over 4,359 households and on average there are 2.51 people in each household with a median age of 39.8. The average income in the area is $46,756 and the average home value is $172,300. | 2019-04-20T06:37:32Z | http://vinylsidingproservices.com/vinyl-siding-installation-danielson-ct |
Alpineer—Crested Butte: The Alpineer is located on 419 6th Street, the corner to your left immediately after Sopris Avenue when entering downtown Crested Butte from Hwy 135. You’ll find us in the historic, blue building with the large clock atop.
The Alpineer backcountry shop in Crested Butte has been the core summer and winter backcountry shop in Crested Butte, Colorado since 1969 – at which you can be fitted for backcountry ski rentals (randonée ski rentals, AT ski rentals), telemark ski rentals, skate ski rentals, cross country ski rentals, and snowshoe rentals. As the premier backcountry resource in Crested Butte, avalanche beacon rentals, avalanche probe rentals, avalanche shovel rentals, climbing skin rentals, and gaiter rentals are also available in order to provide you with all of the equipment necessary for a safe and fun backcountry experience. The mountains surrounding Crested Butte offer some of the most spectacular off-piste skiing terrain in the world. The backcountry equipment necessary to properly enter the backcountry can be expensive to own, which is why The Alpineer serves the locals and visitors of Crested Butte with all of the backcountry ski rental gear needed to drop undiscovered lines and make it home for a warming cup of tea. Never think about entering the backcountry without the proper outfitting, if you need any avalanche or safety device, come by the Alpineer to rent the equipment – backcountry ski rentals are not the only thing this shop provides. The prices at Alpineer are welcoming, because we are a store passionate about backcountry safety, and strive to bring affordable backcountry access to all who are qualified by offering discounted backcountry ski rentals and backcountry gear rentals. By reserving your ski rentals, of any sort (nordic ski rentals, downhill ski rentals, AT ski rentals, or telemark ski rentals) online in advance now, you will receive a 20% discount off of the price you would pay by simply walking in for ski rentals. Experience the backcountry, but experience it safely with all of the proper equipment by renting whatever you need – from ski rentals to avalanche beacon rentals – at the Alpineer in Crested Butte, Colorado. Though we all hope your avalanche safety equipment remains untouched during your backcountry trip – if the time comes, you’ll be thankful you have the proper backcountry gear. It is our honor for your life-saving rental equipment to bear our name, The Alpineer.
The Alpineer is located in downtown Crested Butte, on your left directly after passing Sopris Avenue.
In addition to knowledgeable employees well-suited for helping customers with Crested Butte ski and snowboard rentals, the Alpineer has an amazing selection of Backcountry, Nordic, and Telemark gear. It’s the only shop of its kind in Crested Butte!
“We always love to shop local and this is the place to do it!” –Mandy S.
“Experienced winter athletes provided excellent and friendly service.” –Karen N.
“The quality and service match the staff to insure you have the best quality gear for the adventure and the price.”– James G.
About Alpineer’s Fearless Leader: Kelly is originally from Houston, TX and moved to Crested Butte to pursue a life filled with skiing, biking, and adventures in the mountains. Kelly started with Christy Sports back in 2008 at our Crested Butte mountain location and his love for the backcountry brought him to the Alpineer.
Lils’ Land and Sea for great sushi in the mountains.
Soupcon for amazing food and a quaint atmosphere plus an unparalleled service experience.
Teocalli Tamale for a fast, consistent epic burrito place for lunch or to grab before an adventure.
Old Town Inn right at the entrance to town for a friendly staff and affordable rates.
Elk Mountain Lodge in downtown Crested Butte for close proximity to nightlife and amazing restaurants.
The Nordic Inn for cozy and quaint lodging just a short walk from the slopes.
Backcountry skiing in and around the Elk Mountains. | 2019-04-23T08:55:03Z | https://rental.christysports.com/store_locations.php?Store=Alpineer-Crested-Butte |
July 5. By Dave Vieser. Does Cornelius government need an administrative layer between the Town Manager and the chiefs of our fire and police departments? Cornelius commissoners believe they do. The new town budget calls for a Director of Public Safety—full time or consultant TBD.
Mayor Woody Washam said there’s not a job description at this point. “There are several options and directions to consider and will be discussing them after some initial study,” he said. Mayor Pro Tem Michael Miltich said the position could pay around $100,000 a year.
The job was not in the original town budget as planned in May. But heated discussion over firefighter pay during the budget hearing process sparked the addition, which is just a line item at this point.
Commissioner Dave Gilroy says the new job will help the town make critical decisions in a “non-political” atmosphere. Town officials admit the precise format for the new position is still a work in progress.
Town Board members expect the director to oversee such areas as capital investment, productivity improvement, new staffing structures and even consider regional merger opportunities. Indirectly, it takes some of the politics out of the jobs of the chief of police and fire chief.
While it is geared to address both police and fire department related issues, it was the fire department which caught the majority of attention during this year’s budget adoption process. Immediate concern was placed on salaries, but the longer range picture includes a decision on what type of fire department the town should have.
At the moment, the town’s fire department is classified as a paid fire department staffed by part-time paid firefighters and supplemented by a small group of volunteers. As a separate entity from the town, the 73-member force provides services like a vendor or contractor, and most of the part-timers are full-time firefighters elsewhere, mostly in Charlotte.
The new Director of Public Safety will likely have to focus on this structure to ascertain if it is best for the town’s future.
“By having this position and/or function filled, I believe we will take politics and social media hysteria out of the budgeting process and instead receive dispassionate fact based assurances that town funds will have a major impact on public safety.” Gilroy said.
In past years, Gilroy, a budget hawk, focused much of his attention on the police department. | 2019-04-20T20:28:34Z | https://www.corneliustoday.com/will-a-public-safety-director-help-cornelius-improve-efficiency/ |
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We received timely communications as well as quoting from Lisa at Edge. Once we decided on the counter we wanted - Jim personally came out to measure for our countertops. He let us know how long it would take to cut and prepare the counters - which they do right there at their business - and then set up our installation date. A professional team came to our home and installed the counters exactly as scheduled. They went over how to care for our new counters and made sure we had everything we needed before leaving. They took great care in bringing in the materials and tools and were extremely conscientious about keeping the work area clean and cleaned up once they were done. My husband I could not be happier with the attention, service and pricing for our beautiful kitchen counters and sink. We recommend The Edge Countertop's for their top professionalism, excellent personal attention and service!!
window looking out on our field, his and hers sinks on our custom vanity, and the subway tile shower complete with a tiled niche for holding our toiletries���so luxurious! Thanks Dan and Nate for your hard work!
The job involved replacing formica countertops and cast iron sink that were originally included as part of an 18 year old black and white custom kitchen re-design and installation effort. I found Mr. Cassin's firm on Angie's List and followed up by checking out his informative and educational website. Scott's specialty is the design, building and installation of custom laminate countertops....which many people find as attractive and functional as more expensive materials and significantly more cost effective. I sent Mr. Cassin photographs of our kitchen and visited his Tariffville, CT showroom. Scott showed us updated countertop and sink options and several color and design combinations he felt would work well with our kitchen. We selected a textured Wilsonart countertop with decorative black Corian edge, white quartz undermount sink and combination sprayer faucet unit. Materials and colors were selected, Scott came to measure, I made a deposit and scheduled an installation/delivery date of 1 month later. Several days before the installation, the date was confirmed; work was started and completed in one day, as originally scheduled. Scott's attention to detail, eye for utility and familiarity with styles of kitchens and materials he works with are superb. [As a follow-up, in December, 2009 we noticed that the black corian edging was coming loose in one area. Scott returned promptly, removed all countertops and edging, re-attached all edging with stronger adhesive and reinstalled them.] The materials we selected are excellent and Scott's workmanship is superb. I would highly recommend him to all people in the market for countertops.
Fantastic! Installers couldn't have been more professional and respectful. Would definitely recommend this company and hire again for additional work. | 2019-04-20T21:07:28Z | https://www.angieslist.com/companylist/us/ct/new-britain/countertops.htm |
Fortunately, I’ve come a long way, and have made numerous pie crusts since then. Yet, this is the first time I’ve made Ada’s apricot pie, and many of the steps in the original recipe are just as vague. It doesn’t even include the steps “Make pie crust” or “Bake.” Some of the steps it does include are to use a “box” of apricots (without indicating what size box) and to simply “cook up” the filling.
Below is Ada’s original recipe, for those who like a challenge and a lot of pie. It makes three large pies. Following Ada’s recipe is my modified version, for those who prefer a little more detail – and only need one pie.
Wash a box of apricots and cook in 5 cups H2O. Steam with lid on for about 1 hr. Take lid off and cook up. Add 3 cups sugar and 3 round T corn starch. Shake in 1/2 cup water.
Wash apricots, place in pot and cover with 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to boil, and then reduce heat. Place lid on pot and let apricots steam for one hour.
Remove lid. Stir and “cook up” apricots for about 30 minutes, or until the consistency of pumpkin puree.
Remove from heat. Stir in sugar and cornstarch. Then stir in remaining 1/4 cup water.
Roll out bottom pie crust and place in pie dish.
Roll out top pie crust and place over pie. Crimp edges and cut slits into top crust. | 2019-04-23T08:50:23Z | http://girlmeetsoven.com/?p=3951 |
Tomboli kicked up the snow in front of him. He was shy. An evil top hatted genius but ever so shy when you first met him on the ice. | 2019-04-24T13:52:12Z | https://appottingjr.com/2012/06/07/creature-346-shy-penguin/ |
Have you noticed your auto insurance rates keep creeping up every renewal? You’re not alone. In fact, it is probably one of the biggest complaints insurance agents currently hear. If you haven’t had any tickets or accidents, and your car keeps getting older, then why does your auto insurance keep getting more expensive? The agents at Kasmann Insurance Agency would like to help you understand how auto insurance rates are calculated and answer that crucial question for you.
First, let’s talk numbers. According to Forbes Magazine, auto insurance rates have consistently increased nationwide over the past 5 years. While the overall Consumer Price Index in America has only increased 4.5% since 2012, auto insurance rates have gone up 21.5%. The last time the insurance industry saw that kind of a steep increase was 1989-1993, when auto insurance costs went up 30%.
Next, let’s talk about how auto insurance rates are calculated. There are a myriad of factors that go into calculating an auto insurance rate. Many of those factors are based on crash statistics for your location or for your specific vehicle, and are beyond your control. Policyholders often think their premium should reduce as their car ages, and while it is true that the model year factor will change, the cost for parts, labor, and liability to others do not change. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of medical services has risen 12% in the past five years, which affects bodily injury liability rates.
Most people are somewhat familiar with the factors on the list above. One factor that policyholders often question is why their credit affects their insurance rate. While insurance scores are probably a topic for another article, most insurance companies have been looking at credit for over a decade, or more, now. They have been able to show a direct correlation between a person’s credit worthiness and how they will pay their insurance premiums, and even whether or not they are prone to accident frequency and severity. Credit models are currently used in 47 states in the U.S. and Missouri is one of them. If you receive an adverse action notice from your insurance company, take a look at “7 Ways to Fight Unfair Pricing” from this Consumer Reports article.
Insurance is a for-profit industry and companies make money by charging premiums for coverage, and also by collecting returns on their investments. They lose money through operating costs (overhead, salaries, supplies, and reinsurance – believe it or not, insurance companies need their own insurance and it goes up, too!) and claims. In 2010, the industry average was a 99.7% Combined Loss Ratio (the sum of operating expenses and claims paid divided by premium collected). Anytime the Combined Loss Ratio is below 100%, companies are making an underwriting profit; if the percentage if above 100, companies are paying out more in claims than they are earning in premiums. The Combined Loss Ratio for the industry was 107.1% last year.
Out of the list above, increased claims are a major contributing factor. Since gas prices have been reasonably low in the last few years, more people can afford to drive, or drive more. There is an old saying in the insurance industry that “frequency leads to severity” and driving more frequently certainly causes an increased likelihood of an accident.
One of the other leading causes of increased claims is distracted driving. There are several reports that the millennial generation feels as though they unfairly get the blame for a lot of things in our society lately, but they do contribute to quite a lot of distracted driving. They grew up with technology that older drivers did not, and they are a generation that learned to text first and drive second. One report stated that 36% of drivers text while they drive. This leads to increased weaving, rear-ending, and distracted driving in general. In fact, it caused a 6% increase in accident fatalities last year, alone.
Of course, there is also an increase in the number of claims not tied to driving, at all. Comprehensive coverage on your auto policy is what covers things like floods and fires, and other “acts of nature”. Earlier this year, Forbes reported that insurance companies have paid more for comp claims in the past couple years, than they have in the past decade. In order to avoid a significant spike in comprehensive rates, Forbes predicted we would have needed an incredibly mild storm season without any hurricanes. That news came before Harvey and Irma devastated the south, and more recently, there are wildfires consuming vehicles out west. This has not been a “mild season” for the insurance industry, at all.
In conclusion, you are not likely to see your auto insurance rates go down anytime soon. Unfortunately, you should probably just start to expect an increase in your premium each renewal for the foreseeable future. While longevity with a company can offer some increased benefits (lower insurance scores and with some companies, even minor accident forgiveness), if you feel your rates have gotten out of hand, call us. As an independent insurance agency, Kasmann Insurance represents several companies and we can “shop around” to see if we can find you a better rate. While we do look at customer renewals each month, it never hurts to give us a call. | 2019-04-18T23:11:58Z | https://kasmanninsurance.com/2017/auto-rates-rise/ |
It is estimated that the city of Karachi generates 6,000 tonnes of solid waste every day. Of this 600 tonnes of recycleable waste per day is separated at source by housewives, domestic servants, market employees and sold to itinerant waste buyers who then resell this to the recycling industry. The rest of the waste finds its way to neighbourhood collection points or katchra kundis as they are called, from where it is supposed to be collected by the five District Municipal Councils (DMCs) of Karachi and transported to the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) landfill site. However, this does not happen. About 1,400 tonnes of waste per day is picked by street pickers from the katchra kundis, taken to open spaces or under the bridges within the city, where dealers buy it from the pickers, sort it out and then sell it directly to the recycling industry or to special dealers who then sell it further. Most of this recycling industry is located within the city although some of the recycleable waste is also exported to the Punjab for recycling. | 2019-04-20T02:10:41Z | http://arifhasan.org/development/institutional/integrating-recycling-and-disposal-system-for-solid-waste-management-in-karachi |
Pass Plus is a 6 hour training course designed to improve your skills as a newly qualified driver. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate which provides discounted car insurance from most insurance companies.
The areas covered include driving in the town and country, adverse weather conditions and driving on the motorway. | 2019-04-26T00:27:42Z | http://carmyle.net/car/index.php?page=Pass%20Plus |
My first 3 feilds! Make fair offers on them!
These two for 100 gp?
This Litten for 50gp and this Apocalyptic Shroomish for 70gp?
i came back because i realized i didn't look at your 3rd field can i also get these other deltas for another 200gp?
I'm interested in psychic Aipom, water Machop, and shiny fairy Mega Slowbro. The mega shiny is probably worth a bunch but I'm not totally sure? Maybe 800gp for him and 100gp for the other two?
I always try to click back! <3 Trade Shop 424/2000 Avatar made by gezeïchnet. Siggy from Gallade. Sprite credits here. | 2019-04-22T02:27:25Z | https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/214145/Purging-my-delta-collection |
This second generation Millenco Mantis lock features 65/95mm centres and is available in 2 variations. This lock features 550mm hook centres and is normally used on the master door in a pair of French doors.
Operation: Lift lever or double spindle. | 2019-04-25T21:49:40Z | https://everylock.co.uk/product/millenco-mantis-2-latch-3-hooks-2-deadbolts-double-spindle-option-1/ |
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Okay. This post might make a whole lot of people angry. Let me just start by saying I love Al-Anon itself. It literally saved my life and my relationship with my sister. So let’s just clear that up, while you are looking at the silly meme on the left. It’s not about Al-Anon as a whole. Whew. There.
1. People complain about the same old things. I’ve been to a lot of meetings, and okay. I get that some things are harder to let go than others. But it’s really tiring and sad to hear the same person time after time not healing over the same issues. Why aren’t we helping each other?
2. The same variations of experience, strength, and hope are usually shared. Similar to the above, when I go to meetings, what I seem to hear are almost “rehearsed” sharings. I’m afraid that when they hear me talk they might be to shocked from a sound slumber, because — well, I stutter, I cry, sometimes I’m unsure of myself . . . very un-put-together.
3. People generally don’t talk about THEMSELVES. They talk about “their” alcoholic. Last time I went to a meeting I didn’t have any time to waste. I was going through a personal crisis, me. It had nothing to do with the alcoholic, it was all about me. I don’t think I mentioned my sister’s name even once. Now, maybe people are wondering, “Why have a group like that, if you aren’t going to talk about the drunk in the room?” Because, my friends, the alcoholics hove a group that’s all about them. It’s called AA. Al-Anon is and should be all about us.
Please, please, tell me how you feel about all I’ve just said. I know people read this blog; so, while your reading it, take your time and comment about what you’ve just read.
I welcome diverse opinions! I like the interplay of discussion. Please, let’s have a discussion about Al-Anon meetings!
But this experience, I think, helps me to know a little about what may be more appropriate and productive as opposed to—well inappropriate.
1. It’s all in your head.
2. You really need help.
3. Do you speak to your mother with that mouth?
4. You’re making a mountain out of a mole hill.
5. I need to take a step back in our friendship.
There ya go. I’ll be the first to admit mixed state bipolar is a whole lotta crazy, but I also know it’s not voluntary. It’s a sickness. I look back on the days in June of 2013 when all I had to deal with was severe depression with tender fondness.
We’re all in this screwball thing called life together, and we only get one go around. I think we need as many mates as we can get.
That said, take care of you. If you really can’t deal, you can’t deal. Some people, I’ve learned the hard way, can understand a manic episode, but they can’t stick around and deal with it. Those are two very different definitions, and it doesn’t reflect badly on the person at all. | 2019-04-20T13:22:51Z | https://recoveryalongroute66.com/category/irritability/ |
Lindsay Jerome, MD, from Canton, MS, is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, board eligible by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Jerome practices the spectrum of obstetrics and gynecology, taking care of women through every stage of life. She was drawn to the field of OB-GYN for the relationships that can be formed with patients, from adolescence to menopause and everything in between. She enjoys following her patients throughout pregnancy and delivery. She is specifically interested in minimally invasive surgery, including robotics (via the DaVinci robot system) and laparoscopy. She is also able to perform a wide range of services, including endometrial ablation, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and hysterectomy.
Dr. Jerome is married to her high school sweetheart, Wayne, and they have one son, James. She and her family attend Pinelake church. She enjoys reading, spending time with family, and watching Mississippi State athletics. | 2019-04-26T06:08:17Z | http://swhealth.net/our-providers/lindsay-jerome-md |
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You Make The Fifth Games UnrealCanine?, I Love The Ninja Warrior Games!!! | 2019-04-21T10:17:54Z | https://www.newgrounds.com/reviews/portal/564585/2/date/4 |
There's a bit of a funny story about how I came to have a copy of this book. I had first learned about this book because my partner Tobie had supported the Kickstarter project for the game based on the book - Machine of Death: The Game of Creative Assassination. We've been playing the game every now and then during our game nights and that got me looking into the book. But just as I was about to buy the book, I realized that I had already acquired a copy - ironically through another Kickstarter project by one of the editors of the book.I just hadn't read it yet. And after a bit more digging, he realized that he had a copy of the book as well. Life's funny that way.
So here we are with my review for Machine of Death - the book. And I have to admit, I wasn't expecting all that much at first from this crowdsourced collection of short stories about a world where your cause of death may be known. But instead, I was pretty much hooked on the darn thing and I tried to read as much of it as I could whenever I had free time. And a lot of these stories required a fair amount of thinking afterward, thus sprinting through the entire collection just isn't quite ideal.
As humorous as the core premise of the book is, the resulting stories are far more interesting and downright thought-provoking.
Synopsis: Machine of Death is a collection of short stories edited by Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics), Matthew Bennardo, and David Malki (Wondermark). The core premise of the book began as one of North's webcomic strips that eventually led to the trio soliciting stories from the internet at large given the titular premise.
The Machine of Death is a fictional device that is somehow able to extrapolate how a person is going to die. It will not explain when this is going to happen nor will it go into detail as to how the death will happen. Instead it spits out a small card with a few words that describe the death - anything as basic as CANCER or perhaps even OLD AGE. But the twist is that the predictions can be interpreted in any number of ways. For a person whose prediction says BUS, does this mean he'll be hit by a bus? Will he die as a passenger on a bus? Or will he trip on a toy bus and fall down the stairs? The machine is deliberately vague, but it's also never, ever wrong.
The collection features 34 stories by a wide variety of authors that all try to tackle the question of how life would change if people knew how they were going to die. The stories range from the seemingly silly like a high school girl trying to figure out what social clique she might fit in based on her death prediction to more epic stories that try to tackle the very nature of the machine itself. Are our lives so predetermined that a machine can figure out how we'll meet our eventual demise or does the act of reading that prediction card trap us in some self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts?
And the stories that were selected for this collection are pretty amazing in different ways. Things start out fairly light and often humorous, but then things start to push the limits and raise bigger and bigger questions, the sort of questions we explore with the best science fiction stories. If cause of death is potentially known, how are doctors supposed to treat patients who appear to be doomed to die once their condition is assessed in the ER? Would people use their predictions as a reason to live life to the fullest or will they become frozen in fear of dying? The questions go on and on.
It's almost inevitable that the stories eventually touch on a lot of topics related to free will, predetermined fate and perhaps even how much of our "modern" society is patterned after not knowing something like our cause of death. But best of it, the stores focus on the human perspective, how the individual tries to cope with the grim reality of pretty much living with death as a companion the moment you get yourself tested by that machine.
Machine of Death is a rich reading experience that is more than worth whatever you end up paying for it given it was also released under a Creative Commons license. This is over 450 pages of well thought out science fiction and speculative writing that will make you think about a lot more than how you're going to die. And this is why I'm confident enough to give this collection a full 5 comically ironic deaths predicted by the Machine out of a possible 5. | 2019-04-21T14:15:22Z | https://www.geeky-guide.com/2014/05/books-machine-of-death.html |
Keep kids out of the court and corrections systems whenever possible; Provide individualized support for kids who are in the system; Help kids successfully transition out of the system and avoid re-entering it; Help kids redeem their lives as defined in their totality; Contribute what we know and learn to help reform the system.
Children involved in these tragedies are at the center of the model. Our skilled and responsible adults speak and act for the child. The child advocate occupies the functional center to coordinate a balanced and rounded delivery of legal and other services but conceptualizes his/her role as the servant of the child and, to the greatest extent possible, submits to the child’s leadership.
Individualized support for each young person is organized around individual trust funds, the trustees of which include the child advocate and at least one family member and/or local community member. The purpose of the trust fund is to serve as the nucleus of a broad support network of people and institutions that are committed to the long-term support and welfare of each child.
We conceptualize service delivery and its coordination with the analogy of a 3-car driving team going down a three-lane highway. One lane is restricted to whatever happens in court—the province of judges, prosecutors, attorneys, and evidence generated by police. Another lane is about what is happening in the child’s family, its role the upbringing of the child (and, implicitly, its role in the crime), its values and behavior norms, its traditions, its strengths and weaknesses, its internal and external alliances and conflicts—but above all, its capacity to grow by making informed free choices to create a desired future. The third lane is what happens to the child: his physical, mental and spiritual development, the connections he is to have to his family and to the world, where and how he is to be detained, treated, cared for, educated, and rehabilitated. | 2019-04-24T02:15:37Z | http://redemptionforkids.org/general-operating-guidelines/ |
Too often, members of our elderly community are subject to elder abuse at assisted care facilities, nursing homes or while at home. Brock & Gonzales, LLP represents the victims of such abuse.
Elder abuse is the “neglect,” “physical abuse” or “financial abuse” of anyone who is 65 or older, or anyone aged 18 to 64 who falls under the legal definition of “dependent” adult.
“Neglect” refers to recklessly or willfully failing to care for an elder or dependent adult with the same degree of care that a reasonable person in the same situation would use. Examples of neglect include the failure to assist in personal hygiene, provide food, clothing or shelter, or protect an elder or dependent adult from health and safety hazards. Neglect can result in elders suffering bed sores, infection, malnutrition, falls and other serious unexplained injuries or death.
“Physical abuse” typically refers to infliction of unjustifiable pain or injury on an elder or dependent adult victim.
“Financial abuse” includes the illegal or unethical exploitation and/or use of an elder or dependent adult’s funds, property, or other assets.
WHAT IS RECOVERABLE IN AN ELDER ABUSE CASE?
If you believe you or a loved one has been subject to elder abuse, contact us to set up a free consultation. | 2019-04-26T08:09:05Z | https://jeff-allen-6zeq.squarespace.com/elder-abuse |
Now Executive Director of Software Freedom Conservancy.
… which is the non-profit home to Samba.
Conservancy does GPL enforcement on as part of our services.
This talk isn’t for you.
Well, I wrote for you so, it’s for you.
But, it’s not about you.
Sophisticated users and developers generally comply with GPL.
Thus Begins Jobs’ GPL hatred.
Jobs hated your license since before Samba existed.
Apple to this day works hard to ditch GCC.
GPL is now well-known in the software industry.
Adopt GPL technology, and comply.
That’s why this talk isn’t about you.
Everyone makes mistakes; I just want to see them set right in a timely fashion.
So, who the heck am I talking about?
made cheaply with a poorly-thrown-together software build.
add no significant new code (a few minor patches at most).
the key “innovation” is the build/install system.
Conclusion: it’s the unsophisticated company that’s most likely to violate GPL.
These companies undercut those that comply.
The end-users buy these devices.
The software build is often poorly put together.
The community wants make it better.
They can’t; even if there were minimal feature changes.
GPL isn’t just there to prevent proprietary improvements.
copy, share, modify and redistribute.
What does it mean to modify software for an embedded device?
Samba is the only program in the embedded stack under GPLv3.
Assuring freedom to modify may fall to Samba copyright holders.
Enforcement is about entire software stack builds, not just single programs.
Users deserve the right to upgrade when and how they want to.
Jobs knew just what he was trying to get away with re: Objective C.
(Mostly) small companies churn out the software builds for various OEM boards.
Companies (big and small) acquire both as a unit.
Aren’t even sophisticated enough to realize they have software licensing obligations.
Me: “Hey, Company Foo, meet your developers! They’re called the copyleft community”.
… and convincing them they’d rather meet those developers than “get away with it”.
I continue on GPL enforcement for BusyBox and uClibc.
New reports at least once a week.
Samba is quite often in the devices, too, though.
Lawsuits have become undeniably necessary.
Only used as the very last resort.
This talk and the slides are: Copyright © 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Bradley M. Kuhn.
This presentation and these slides are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. | 2019-04-19T05:16:54Z | http://ebb.org/bkuhn/talks/Samba-XP-2011/compliance.html |
On behalf of Arnold & Stafford, Attorneys at Law posted in Misdiagnosis on Friday, November 10, 2017.
Although Lyme disease has only become part of regular discussion in recent years, it is a surprisingly common and a devastating disease. It occurs four times more often than HIV infections, and the amount of people that have been misdiagnosed is concerning to medical professionals.
Lyme disease is a tick-bourne illness that affects the immune system. It can occur when an infected Deer tick, or the black-legged tick as it is sometimes referred to, bites a person. Being bitten by a tick is quite common, especially in summer months and when walking in long wet grass or marshlands. While being bitten by a tick is usually nothing to worry about, it is an issue if the tick is a carrier of the bacteria which causes lyme disease.
What are the initial symptoms of lyme disease?
If you are bitten by an infected tick, you might suffer from the feeling of having a flu in the days after. You might also notice a rash around the area of the bite that resembles a "bull's-eye", with a red ring around it.
Lyme disease and its crippling symptoms are very difficult to diagnose because they can occur years after the initial bite. The symptoms can resemble autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome or even early Alzheimer's.
The misdiagnosis of Lyme disease can be a huge problem because it may never get treated properly, allowing the disease to spread. If you are a Lyme disease sufferer that was the victim of misdiagnosis, you may feel that years were lost in trying to find a cure for your suffering. | 2019-04-22T04:36:00Z | https://www.coastallawyers.com/blog/2017/11/lyme-disease-and-misdiagnosis.shtml |
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Link Bait Headlines, Do They Work?
Everyone has seen them. The headline screams a crazy tune, but the copy does not back it up.
Today in the Huffington Post, experts at this, a headline read; “Fox News President Makes Shocking Admission About Sarah Palin” OK, great headline, makes people want to click to read it. Problem is the only mention of the former VP candidate was one line about why the Fox news president hired her. Turns out it was for her looks and popularity, go figure.
The rest of the article was a great piece about the career of the 73 year old Roger Ailes, the head and founder of Fox news. Though I did read the article, it was not what first caught my attention.
Another thing HuffPo is known for is changing the title of their articles frequently. This very article could have a different headline tonight or tomorrow morning. They do it all the time. In fact, I’ve found myself clicking on the same article several times thinking it was a new article, only to find out it was only a new headline.
By work, I of course mean does it generate a goal; more page views, advertising clicks, satisfied readers, you get the idea. I’m pretty sure you can say this gets them more page views. Advertising revenue is harder to guess. On satisfied readers you can count me as a no vote. But I’m guessing they would not be doing this if it did not increase one KPI or another. | 2019-04-24T05:49:30Z | http://www.nickvalente.com/link-bait-headlines-do-they-work/ |
S (Scripture): Mark 14:66 Now while Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the high priest’s slave girls came by. 67 When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked directly at him and said, “You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus.” 68 But he denied it: “I don’t even understand what you’re talking about!” Then he went out to the gateway, and a rooster crowed. 69 When the slave girl saw him, she began again to say to the bystanders, “This man is one of them.” 70 But he denied it again. A short time later the bystanders again said to Peter, “You must be one of them, because you are also a Galilean.” 71 Then he began to curse, and he swore with an oath, “I do not know this man you are talking about!” 72 Immediately a rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said to him: “Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he broke down and wept.
O (Observation): Jesus predicted that Peter would deny him in Jesus’ greatest hour of need. This is what happens in this text. Peter is questioned, but he distances himself from Jesus. He lets Jesus down. And he knows it.
A (Application): So often, I’ve let people down. I’ve let family and friends down. I’ve let Jesus down.
Having let Jesus down, how is it that God still wishes to love me? In a word: GRACE!
My obedience only comes as the outflow of God’s grace. It never works the other way around (from my obedience into God’s grace). I am FIRST claimed by God. That is my identity. Then, and only then, could I ever wish to be obedient. And even then, I will falter.
Those we read in scripture who are obedient to God always receive some type of grace first: Abraham receives promises from God; Moses has the “I AM” guiding him; the disciples have the Son of God to lead them.
As we hear God’s call, let us be reminded that grace ALWAYS precedes our calling. Always.
To what is God calling you today?
P (Prayer): Lord, you are gracious and merciful. In our weakness, redeem us. When we falter and fail you, reconcile us to yourself. Amen.
This entry was posted in Digging Daily and tagged Fail, Grace, Obedience. Bookmark the permalink. | 2019-04-19T23:21:03Z | https://diggingdaily.wordpress.com/2016/05/31/grace-first-always/ |
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Jetcam’s Jet-Cut is a fully automatic fly-cutting feature for lasers. Part of the v20 release of the company’s Expert nesting and automation software, it includes efficient path-optimization algorithms and anti-crash options. Read more.
Omax’s ProtoMax abrasive waterjet is a compact, self-installed cutting system for prototyping and low-volume cutting of almost any material around 1" thick. Read more.
SmartPerf from Prima Power Laserdyne is a laser-control feature for programming and drilling simple or complex patterns of holes in linear and cylindrical paths on 2D and 3D parts. Read more.
Water Jet Sweden has launched the Fine Abrasive Waterjet (FAJW) Micro Head Package for its ordinary machine models. Read more.
The image gallery above, based on Modern Machine Shop magazine’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight, features a range of machines, software and accessory equipment for laser cutting and engraving and waterjet machining.
Swipe through the gallery for details, and follow the caption links for more information about each item. | 2019-04-22T13:06:58Z | https://www.mmsonline.com/blog/post/march-2018-product-spotlight-laser-and-waterjet |
Information regarding this show comes from the famous "Mike Patton's first gig" video bootleg. It's FNM Gig Database's opinion that the gig in this video is Nightmoves, Huntington Beach on the 11th March. As such the "Mike Patton's first gig" video isn't Patton's first gig, not at Bogart's and not on 12th March.
The earliest labels of this bootleg are "Long Beach 1989". It's unknown when it was labelled as being at Bogart's, nor with this date.
I've spoken with two previous employees of Bogart's, and photographers of the time, and they're of the opinion the video wasn't filmed at that venue. A number of people have stated they were at the gig in the video and it was at Nightmoves.
A gig advertisement for Faith No More playing at Whiskey A Go Go has been found for this date. It's possible they played two gigs on this day though so the date isn't necessarily wrong. | 2019-04-21T07:09:42Z | http://fnmlive.com/gig/26 |
From September through early June, the First Church Chancel Choir rehearses weekly on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:15 p.m. and Sunday mornings from 9:15-10 a.m. to prepare for weekly 10 a.m. worship services. The SATB choir sings a range of musical styles in worship, from classical to gospel to contemporary to traditional hymns. In addition, special ensembles of men or women will occasionally perform for special services.
During late June, July, and August, singers gather informally at 9:15 a.m. to prepare hymns and songs for worship leading during summer services.
During the school year, the First Church Children’s Choir rehearses weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:15 p.m. They also rehearse from 9:15-10 a.m. on those Sundays that they sing in church. Children in grades one and higher participate in the choir, where they develop singing, music, and worship leading skills. The children are active in leading music during most communion services, and also sing for holiday services throughout the year, including Thanksgiving Sunday, Christmas Eve, Martin Luther King Sunday, and Palm Sunday.
Since 2015, the Soli Deo Gloria Concert Series has shared the church’s musical gifts with the greater community through fine classical performances that showcase the exquisite acoustics and exceptional keyboard instruments at First Church. Often utilizing the fine Schimmel grand piano and the extraordinary Noack tracker pipe organ, performers have included organists, pianists, choral groups, strings ensembles, and brass ensembles. One particularly memorable concert included baritone and tenor soloists, a pianist, an organist, an actor, and a gospel choir all in one concert, during the remarkable “Gift of Song: Voices of Black America” performance.
All concerts are held on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. and are open to the public. Child care is also provided free of charge.
We seek to uphold our covenant by worshipping God, accepting Christ into our lives, celebrating the sacraments, guided in our daily lives by the scriptures and the example set forth by Jesus.
Full worship service held in sanctuary. First Sunday of each month is communion Sunday, served instinctive style.
Men’s AA group – meets lower level in Mudge Parlor.
Retired men get together to discuss work projects within the church. | 2019-04-26T08:25:15Z | http://thefirstchurch.org/music/ |
Rivaroxaban is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner.
It makes your blood flow through your veins more easily. This means your blood will be less likely to make a dangerous blood clot.
It's also used to prevent blood clots if you're at high risk of having them in the future.
Rivaroxaban is only available on prescription. It comes as tablets.
It's usual to take rivaroxaban once or twice a day.
Take rivaroxaban just after you have eaten a meal or snack. It's important to take it with food to help your body absorb the whole dose.
The most common side effect of rivaroxaban is bleeding more easily than normal, such as having nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums and bruising. It tends to happen in the first few weeks of treatment or if you're unwell.
Always carry your anticoagulant alert card with you. Show it to your doctor or dentist before you have surgery or dental treatment. It's important they know you're taking rivaroxaban, as it may put you at risk of bleeding.
Rivaroxaban is also called by the brand name Xarelto.
Rivaroxaban can be taken by adults aged 18 and over.
It's very important to take rivaroxaban as your doctor has told you.
It's usual to take it once a day just after you have eaten a meal or snack.
It's important to take rivaroxaban with some food to help your body absorb the whole dose. Try to take it at the same time every day.
People who are taking rivaroxaban to treat DVT or a pulmonary embolism may need to take it twice a day for the first few weeks. Your doctor will tell you if you need to do this.
If you have trouble swallowing pills, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
You can crush rivaroxaban tablets and mix them with water or apple purée. Swallow this mixture, then eat some food straight away.
How much will I take?
For people with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation - the usual dose is 20mg a day. But your doctor might prescribe a lower dose if you have kidney disease and are at a higher risk of bleeding.
For people who have had a blood clot (DVT or pulmonary embolism) - the usual dose is 20mg a day. You might need to take a dose of 15mg twice a day for the first few weeks of taking rivaroxaban. If you have kidney disease and are at a higher risk of bleeding, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose.
For people who have had an operation to replace a hip or knee joint - the usual dose is 10mg a day.
For people who have had a heart attack or have a heart condition called unstable angina - the usual dose is 2.5mg twice a day.
If you're unsure what dose you need to take, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
What if I forget to take it?
If you normally take 10mg, 15mg or 20mg once a day - take a dose as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next one. Take your next dose at the usual time and then carry on as normal. Never take more than 1 dose in a single day.
If you normally take 15mg twice a day - take a dose as soon as you remember. You can take 2 x 15mg tablets at the same time to get a total of 2 doses in 1 day. Never take more than 2 doses in 1 day.
If you normally take 2.5mg twice a day - take a dose as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your one. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Take your next dose at the usual time, and then carry on as normal.
It's very important that you remember to take rivaroxaban every day.
If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you.
You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.
If you're worried, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
What if I take too much?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice straight away, as overdose puts you at risk of bleeding.
How long will I take it for?
How long you need to take rivaroxaban will depend on why you're taking it.
If you have had an operation to replace your knee or hip joint, you'll probably take rivaroxaban for 2 to 5 weeks.
If you have had a blood clot (DVT or pulmonary embolism), you'll normally take rivaroxaban for at least 3 months. Depending on what caused the blood clot, you might need to take it for longer.
If you have a heart problem like atrial fibrillation or have had a heart attack, you might need to take rivaroxaban long term or even for the rest of your life.
Your doctor or pharmacist will give you an anticoagulant alert card.
Carry this with you all the time. It tells healthcare professionals that you're taking an anticoagulant. This can be useful for them to know in case of a medical emergency.
If you need any medical or dental treatment, show your anticoagulant alert card to the nurse, doctor or dentist.
This includes before you have vaccinations and routine sessions with the dental hygienist.
Your doctor may advise you to stop taking rivaroxaban or reduce your dose for a short time.
If you need to switch from warfarin to rivaroxaban, your doctor will advise you when to stop taking warfarin. This will probably be a few days before you start rivaroxaban.
Your doctor or anticoagulant clinic will do a blood test called the international normalised ratio (INR) to check how quickly your blood's clotting.
This is to help decide exactly when you should start taking rivaroxaban.
If you need to switch from rivaroxaban to warfarin, you may need to take both medicines together for a few days.
This is to help decide exactly when you should stop taking rivaroxaban.
While rivaroxaban has enormous benefits, the downside is that it can make you bleed more than normal.
This is because while you're taking rivaroxaban, your blood will not clot as easily.
It's usual to bleed more easily than normal while you're taking rivaroxaban.
This type of bleeding is not dangerous and should stop by itself.
If it happens, keep taking the rivaroxaban, but tell your doctor if the bleeding bothers you or does not stop.
Cuts - press on the cut for 10 minutes with a clean cloth.
Nosebleeds - find out how to stop a nosebleed or watch this video on stopping nosebleeds.
Bleeding gums - if your gums are bleeding, try using a soft toothbrush and waxed dental floss to clean your teeth.
Bruises - these are harmless, but can be unsightly. It might help to make them fade more quickly if you put an ice pack wrapped in a towel over the bruise for 10 minutes at a time several times a day.
While you're taking rivaroxaban, be careful when you do activities that might cause an injury or a cut or bruising.
Occasionally, you can have serious bleeding from taking rivaroxaban.
This can be dangerous and needs urgent medical attention.
These are symptoms of serious bleeding.
If you experience serious bleeding, stop taking rivaroxaban.
Like all medicines, rivaroxaban can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Very rarely, rivaroxaban can lead to bleeding in the brain. This can cause a very severe headache, fits (seizures), changes to your eyesight, numbness or tingling in your arms or legs, and make you feel very tired, weak or sick.
If you suddenly get any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. This is an emergency.
These common side effects happen in more than 1 in 100 people.
In rare cases, rivaroxaban can cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
These are warning signs of a serious allergic reaction.
A serious allergic reaction is an emergency.
These are not all the side effects of rivaroxaban.
For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicines packet.
You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme.
signs of anaemia - talk to your doctor, who may arrange a blood test.
feeling dizzy or lightheaded - if rivaroxaban makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up very slowly or stay sitting down until you feel better. If you begin to feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint, then sit until you feel better. If the dizziness does not go away or keeps happening, speak to your doctor. They may arrange a blood test to see if you have anaemia.
a mild rash - it may help to take an antihistamine, which you can buy from a pharmacy. Check with the pharmacist to see what type is suitable for you. If the rash does not go away within a few days, speak to your doctor.
feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) - stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food. If you're vomiting, try having small, frequent sips of water to avoid dehydration.
Rivaroxaban is not normally recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Some medicines and supplements can interfere with rivaroxaban.
This can lead to serious side effects.
Can I take rivaroxaban with everyday painkillers?
You can take paracetamol while you're taking rivaroxaban.
Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen while you're taking rivaroxaban unless a doctor has said it's OK to. They increase the chance of bleeding.
Do not take St John's wort, the herbal remedy for depression, while you're taking rivaroxaban.
It can increase your risk of side effects.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.
Rivaroxaban is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. It makes your blood clot more slowly.
Blood clotting (thickening) is a complicated process involving substances called clotting factors.
Clotting factors are made by the liver and help stop bleeding. They work with blood cells called platelets that trigger the clotting process to make sure your blood clots properly.
Rivaroxaban works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This thins your blood so it takes longer to clot.
Rivaroxaban works within a few hours of taking it.
Is it safe to take it for a long time?
Rivaroxaban is safe to take for a long time.
There do not seem to be any lasting harmful effects from taking it for many months and years.
What will happen if I stop taking it?
Do not stop taking rivaroxaban without talking to your doctor.
If you stop taking rivaroxaban, the rate at which your blood clots will return to what it was before you started taking it, usually within a day or two of stopping.
This means you may be at increased risk of serious problems like strokes, heart attacks, DVT or pulmonary embolism.
Are there any other similar medicines?
There are several other anticoagulants available as tablets or capsules.
They include apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban and warfarin.
There are also anticoagulants that you take by injecting them. These include heparin, enoxaparin, dalteparin and tinzaparin.
Not all medicines that prevent blood clots are suitable for everyone.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to find out why you have been recommended a particular medicine.
Can I drink alcohol with it?
You can drink alcohol while taking rivaroxaban as long as you stick to the national guidelines of no more than 14 units a week for men and women.
A standard glass of wine (175ml) is 2 units. A pint of lager or beer is usually 2 to 3 units of alcohol.
Drinking heavily, especially binge drinking lots of alcohol in one go, is dangerous while taking rivaroxaban.
The alcohol can increase rivaroxaban's effect and make you more likely to bleed.
Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?
There are no foods or drinks you need to avoid while taking rivaroxaban.
Will I need to stop rivaroxaban before surgery?
Because of the risk of bleeding, your dose of rivaroxaban may need to be lowered or stopped a few days before you have an operation.
Tell the surgeon that you're taking rivaroxaban and show them your anticoagulant alert card.
Will I need to stop rivaroxaban before dental treatment?
You can still go to your dentist as usual. But tell your dentist that you're taking rivaroxaban, and show them your anticoagulant alert card, before you have any treatment.
This is especially important if you need to have a tooth out.
Most people do not need to change their rivaroxaban dose, but your dentist may contact your doctor for advice before starting the dental treatment.
You can have vaccinations while taking rivaroxaban.
Before you have them, be sure to show your anticoagulant alert card to the nurse or doctor.
It's important to tell them that you're taking rivaroxaban.
Will it affect my contraception?
Rivaroxaban does not affect any type of contraception, including the combined pill and emergency contraception.
Will it affect my fertility?
There's no firm evidence to suggest that taking rivaroxaban will reduce fertility in either men or women.
But talk to your doctor first if you're a woman and trying to get pregnant.
This medicine is not usually recommended in pregnancy.
Can I drive or ride a bike?
Most people can drive or ride a bike while taking rivaroxaban.
But if taking rivaroxaban makes you feel dizzy or lightheaded, do not drive or cycle until it goes away.
Can I have a tattoo or piercing?
It's not usually recommended to have a body piercing or tattoo while you're taking rivaroxaban because of the increased risk of bleeding and infection.
If you still want to go ahead, talk to your doctor about your specific risks in case you need antibiotics.
And let the tattooist or piercer know beforehand that you're taking a blood-thinning medicine.
Can I take recreational drugs with it?
It's thought that cannabis can increase your risk of serious bleeding.
It's not clear how other recreational drugs like cocaine and heroin affect rivaroxaban. They could be potentially dangerous. | 2019-04-25T14:40:06Z | https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/rivaroxaban/ |
UC Berkeley is known as the #1 Public Institution in the United States. We have the smartest and most interesting university in the country in terms of graduate programs, students, and prestige. In our graduate programs, we have highly-known faculty who conduct cutting-edge research in many different areas while also teaching many diverse courses. Lastly, Berkeley offers gourmet food and freshly roasted coffee everyday! If you do not see it in other places, it is because Berkeley is the only home for it! You will never go hungry at Berkeley- for food, friends, and knowledge!
Why a Master’s of Landscape Architecture at UC Berkeley?
Our Master’s of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program at UC Berkeley is ranked #1 of all public MLA programs in the United States.
The Department has produced both leading practitioners and cutting-edge research in the field since its founding in 1913. Our program focuses on the design, management, renewal, and restoration of landscapes across a range of scales, from urban plazas to wilderness areas. We teach students to apply social and ecological sciences and harness their knowledge of plant and construction materials, to design, plan, and build landscapes that responsibly serve both society and the environment in the long term.
Our multidisciplinary faculty have backgrounds in design, science, and planning, grounded in an understanding of urban landscape evolution. Their research includes the design of innovative public spaces from small scale green spaces, streetscapes, and public plazas and parks, to planning for ecological infrastructure, resource-efficient community design, urban forestry and environmental restoration, and landscape ecology. Drawing upon the rich resources of the Berkeley campus as a whole, the department prepares students for leadership positions in private design firms, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Our graduates also hold teaching positions at leading institutions around the world.
Which MLA track is the best for me?
The three-year M.L.A. degree track (MLA 3D) is the first professional degree accredited by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). This degree is for students with non-design backgrounds.
The two-year M.L.A. degree track (MLA 2D) is the second professional degree for those students with first degrees in landscape architecture, architecture, or environmental design. This degree track is also accredited by ASLA.
The department also offers a two-year environmental planning program (MLA EP) leading to the M.L.A. degree for students with a strong background in the environmental sciences or management.
I have an undergraduate design degree (Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design or equivalent), can I still apply to the 3 year degree plan?
If you have (or will have) a degree in Landscape Architecture, your application is not appropriate for the MLA 3D track (which is for applicants without a design background). If you application remains in the MLA 3D track, it will automatically be moved to the appropriate track.
I received a MLA degree at another institution, am I still eligible to apply to the MLA program at UC Berkeley?
As you already have a Master of Landscape Architecture degree, you will not be able to apply to our MLA program at UC Berkeley. Our campus does not allow for duplication of degrees.
Instead, you might be interested in the Master of Urban Design (MUD) program provided by our College of Environmental Design.
Can I apply to two graduate programs in the same year?
UC Berkeley graduate admissions policy only allows applicants to apply to one program. If an applicant applies to two different programs (using two different email addresses), he/she will automatically be rejected from both programs.
However, you can apply to one of the various concurrent programs that are offered in our department. The concurrent programs are highly competitive, and should be reserved for very competitive applicants. Applicants applying to the concurrent programs must meet the requirements of both degree programs. In addition, these applicants must gain admittance to BOTH degree programs at the same time (and for the same start-date).
- For the Urban Design track, a related degree (BA in Architecture or BA in Landscape Architecture) is required.
- For the Environmental Planning track, a strong science background is expected.
It is best to pursue the same track for both departments within the concurrent programs.
I am currently enrolled in another MLA program at another university – does the Department accept transfer students, or are my earned units transferable?
The College of Environmental Design does not accept transfer students at the graduate level, and applicants are reviewed based upon their prior degree(s) obtained. We do not have the capability to transfer credits to our program. If you are interested in our MLA program, you will need to apply.
However, if you have taken certain required courses that possibly fulfill the requirements for the MLA, you can waive them in your curriculum.
Do you provide Part-Time or Online Enrollment?
No, our MLA program requires full-time enrollment. All students must be in residence. We do not offer online or weekend courses at this time.
When does the Fall semester begin?
The Fall 2018 semester begins in mid-August. We hold “Start Up” orientation workshops a week prior to the beginning of the semester. Typically, we ask that incoming students arrive by early August so that they can secure housing and attend these orientation workshops.
Can I visit with a graduate advisor at the department to get more information on the program?
Our Graduate Advisor is available to meet with you to discuss our graduate programs in more detail! Please send an email to to schedule a meeting. For more information, please see our graduate program website. http://ced.berkeley.edu/academics/landscape-architecture-environmental-planning/programs/master-of-landscape-architecture/ Note: This will not decrease the number of units required to complete the degree.
If I have applied to the MLA program before and want to apply to that same program again, do I need to submit a new application?
If you are reapplying to our MLA program, you must submit a new UC Berkeley Graduate Division online application and pay the application fee. If you would like to reuse some portion of your previous application, please email our graduate adviser, providing your name, year of previous application, and list of application items you would like reused. If you are reusing transcripts and letters of recommendation, please include the names of the institutions and recommenders. Please understand that the Department only keeps past applications for three years.
1) We require a Statement of Purpose. This statement should indicate, with clarity and focus, your purpose for entering the graduate program, your proposed emphasis of study, and any special interest(s) in the field. It should highlight your intellectual and practical background for graduate school, and your perspective on how the college's resources and those of the UC Berkeley campus would enable you to find an intellectual home here. You should give us a sense of who you are and why you feel that a Berkeley degree will help you reach your goals. Also, what you have done, written, experienced or learned that makes you an interesting candidate.
2) We also require a Personal History Statement. This statement should convey how a combination of life experiences, idealism, role models, education and work experiences have influenced your decision to apply, as well as how any teaching, research, and professional or public service contributions you have made have promoted diversity and equal opportunity.
We do not have a word limit or requirement. However, each statement should not be longer than 2 pages (double spaced) in length.
First and Second Professional applicants (MLA 2D & MLA 3D) are required to submit an electronic copy of their exhibit of creative work (portfolio) with their application.
** Applicants to the MLA EP track should submit a recent publication instead of a portfolio.
The electronic portfolio should be no longer than 12 pages (8 1/2 inches by 11 inches). We do not accept 2-page spreads. Title page and table of contents page are optional, and are not counted toward the 12 pages. These optional pages must NOT have images, graphics or backgrounds. Please do not include your resume/CV in your portfolio—there is a separate place to upload your resume/CV in the application.
Portfolios with more than 12 pages of content or incorrect paper size may not be reviewed. The portfolio must be one document (PDF format), and be less than 10MB in size.
Should I submit a recent publication, report, or some kind of writing sample?
If you are submitting a recent publication, report, or writing sample instead of a portfolio, please upload a single PDF file of your submission that supports your Statement of Purpose and demonstrates your research, writing abilities, and/or analytical skills. This submission should be no more than 50 pages.
Do my documents need to be in English?
Yes, all documents, regardless of language of instruction, must be translated into the English language.
Do you need a hardcopy of my transcripts?
Hardcopies of transcripts are not needed with the application. Instead, please scan and upload electronic copies of your official transcripts (certificates and diplomas for international applicants) to the online application. The copies should look like the official hard copies so that we can compare the two versions later. Please include electronic copies of all transcripts from schools that are related for your degree.
Hardcopy versions of your transcripts, etc are only needed when you have been admitted and have decided to come to Berkeley for graduate school.
1) We require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as part of your application (see Required Application Materials — Examinations). You must have your official score reported to the UC Berkeley Graduate Division by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Note: Register for the GRE early, and choose a date that will allow your score report to arrive on time for admissions review.
There is no minimum required score for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). However, our competitive applicants have scores in the 70th percentile and higher. GRE test scores are good for five years.
Scores from other tests such as the LSAT/GMAT/MCAT etc. will not be permitted for programs that require the GRE.
2) Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate English-language proficiency by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. Minimum required scores are 570 for the paper-based test, 230 for the computer-based test, and at least 90 for the internet-based test (iBT). Minimum required IELTS score is a 7 on a 9-point scale.
** International applicants who have baccalaureate degrees from educational institutions at which instruction was in English must take the GRE rather than the TOEFL.
The University requires a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, B, or equivalent.
- Note to students who attended a U.S. institution: GPA calculations are based on coursework taken after the first two years of undergraduate study.
- Note to students who attended an international institution: GPA calculations are based on all undergraduate coursework taken.
Where should my letters of recommendation come from?
Only online letters of recommendation are accepted. Submit the names of your recommenders through the UC Berkeley Graduate Division online application. The recommender should provide his or her personal impression of your intellectual ability, aptitude in research or professional skills, character, and the quality of previous work and potential for future productive scholarship. Please have at least one letter of recommendation come from someone in academia.
I am an international student; what type of visa do I need in order to study in the US?
As an international student, you will need an F-1 visa in order to attend any United States institution. Please indicate that on your graduate application online.
Does the department offer application fee waivers?
Application fee waivers are processed at the university level (UC Berkeley Graduate Division), not at the departmental level. Please contact <gradadm@berkeley.edu> for more information.
When will admissions decisions be sent?
Unofficial notifications of acceptance are emailed to applicants by early March, and applicants who have been recommended for admission are then notified by the UC Berkeley Graduate Division.
Admitted applicants are expected to provide the decisions of our admissions offers by April 15th. Admissions will be finalized by the end of April. Correspondence with faculty or staff of the College of Environmental Design, no matter what the content, will not commit the University to an approval of admission.
Please see link for the tuition and fee schedule for the campus.
Do you offer funding and/or fellowships?
Our Department provides fellowships to admitted applicants based on merit, and typically given to our top applicants. This funding assistance is available for domestic and international applicants. Applicants need not submit a separate applications for our Departmental fellowship - consideration in based on the merit of your admissions application. If awarded a departmental fellowship, you will be notified in your departmental admission offer.
What other types of funding are available?
Incoming and continuing graduate students can apply for merit- and need-based fellowships, as well as for Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) and Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) positions. We do our best to allocate fellowship funds equitably, with both student need and merit in mind. Some fellowships are by faculty nomination only. GSI and GSR positions are announced each semester, and incoming students are eligible to apply for these positions as well.
Am I eligible for California residency?
Domestic students (US Citizen and US Permanent Residents) can gain California residency after residing in the state for 366 days. Our Residency Office requires documentation proving that you have resided in the state for minimum required time.
Unfortunately, international students cannot become California residents regardless of their duration in the state or US. The exception is if their immigration status changes (ex. Marriage to US Citizen, etc), and they become a domestic student.
All non-California residents will be charged Non-Resident-Supplemental Tuition. Currently, this is $7551/semester for PhD students and $6122.50/semester for MLA students. | 2019-04-26T12:09:31Z | https://ced.berkeley.edu/academics/landscape-architecture-environmental-planning/programs/master-of-landscape-architecture/mla-frequently-asked-questions/ |
PinPoint Talent is thrilled to be attending this year’s Technata job fair. As the team looks forward to what 2018’s event will bring, I find myself reflecting on my own experiences from last year’s event.
At Technata 2017, I was not yet part of the PinPoint Talent team. I was doing a contract placement for a tech consortium in Kanata, and with my contract coming to an end, I was keeping an eye out for new opportunities.
Though I was a marketing professional at the time, most of my experience so far had been with tech-related companies. Having a degree in Communication and an interest in tech, pursuing marketing opportunities in the ICT sector seemed a natural course to take. I worked in roles that required me to be part digital marketer and part technical writer. Of course, writing about different tech products required me to get to know these products thoroughly, and from there, I became more and more interested in working in the tech sector – especially considering Ottawa’s thriving tech community. I was astounded by the number of innovative tech companies popping up all over the city, especially in Kanata North. I knew attending Technata would be a fruitful experience, but I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Arriving at Technata for the first time was intimidating. As I said, an event like this was totally new to me. I had never attended a job fair, let alone one to the scale of Technata. Everywhere I looked, the walls were lined with booths. Every corner I turned, there were more companies and even more people. As I tried my best to navigate the scene, I spotted some familiar companies, but many more that I had never heard of. I couldn’t help but feel a little overwhelmed. Which companies should I talk to? How do I introduce myself? What if I say the wrong thing? How would I get a word in with all these other people here? Do I look awkward standing over here? These were the sort of thoughts running through my head. And on top of these questions, there was another big one that I wasn’t even sure that I wanted to know the answer to: are any of these companies looking to hire someone with my skills?
After getting my bearings, I began to move from booth to booth to chat with representatives from some of the companies that I recognized and was able to learn more about some of the larger names in tech and meet many of the passionate people who helped to drive these companies. Over the course of the few hours I spent at Technata, I was introduced to dozens of companies and, learned what kinds of technologies they were developing, and how these technologies were changing the lives of individuals and the tech community at large. And of course, I was able to ask who was hiring and what their open roles would entail.
After talking to dozens of different people, I found that most of the attendees were engineers, developers, project managers, and people who had a much deeper understanding and broader experience with technology and products than I did, which didn’t exactly help my nerves. I was starting to wonder if I had stepped too far outside my element and then I stumbled upon PinPoint Talent’s booth. I began chatting with Alex, a partner and recruiter at PinPoint, and learned a little bit about the company. I was intrigued to learn that they were a recruitment firm that specialized in working with tech companies, as I had only heard of more general recruitment firms, ones who didn’t necessarily cater to one particular field.
Soon after I began chatting with Alex, I discovered that PinPoint was looking to hire a marketing specialist. Alex took my resume, and I went on to attending the rest of the event. I tried not to get my hopes up about a potential job, but couldn’t help but be excited about where the conversation might lead.
I heard back the next day. First I talked on the phone with Alex and the other partners, and then we set up an in-person interview at their office. Going into the office for the interview was a great chance for me to get a better idea of the company’s culture and to meet the other team members. Rather than the typical run of the mill interview, I presented a marketing strategy that I had put together tailored to PinPoint Talent’s needs. After the interview and another in-person meeting, I was sent an offer, which I quickly accepted. I was thrilled to be diving into this new opportunity and getting to work with the PinPoint Talent team.
Do your homework and figure out which companies will be attending. Try to learn a little bit about them and do some reading about the ones that you find particularly interesting. If you’re hunting for a job, it always helps if you do some extra research – that way you can impress the representatives from the company with your knowledge. Doing your homework also gives you an edge in finding out who is hiring, and for which roles.
You never really need a reason to work on your resume – it’s always good to keep it up to date, if for no other reason to keep track of your professional accomplishments. If you do, however, need an incentive to clean up your CV, let Technata motivate you! You’ll want to feel as confident as possible about your resume and make sure you’ve done your fair share of proof-reading, especially when you may be handing out a lot of them.
Yes, we know the world is going digital, but for a job fair like this, you’re going to want to make sure that you’ve printed off plenty of copies of your resume, and bring lots of business cards if you have them. Even if you’re not currently employed, there are lots of great templates that you can find to easily make a professional and aesthetically pleasing business card. I’d also recommend keeping them in a folder of some sort, as you’ll be doing lots of moving around, shaking hands, and indulging in some of the catering. The last thing you’ll want to do is hand in a resume that’s all crinkled up.
When you have a conversation with someone, get their card and make a note on it immediately after you talk to them. It’ll help you remember who was who at the end of the day. For example, write down things like “looking for software developer”, “follow up by email next week”, or “we talked about X and Y”. You’d be surprised how easy it is to start confusing people’s names and faces in your head by the time the day is over. After all, there are A LOT of different people that you’ll be talking to!
We’re not saying you should go out and drop money on a new outfit, but make sure you look professional and put together. If you put some extra effort into looking your best, you’ll probably find yourself feeling more confident as well.
As for all the above suggestions: Don’t let them make you nervous! Attending Technata was a very rewarding experience, one that I’m excited to attend again on March 28th. One year later, I’m still working with the company I met through this event and I’m loving it. I feel incredibly fortunate to be working in a role that excites and challenges me every day – and it wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t stepped out of my comfort zone and headed to Technata.
Although the event did fulfill its purpose as a job fair, it was much more than that. It was about local businesses giving back to the community, and about professionals supporting one another. Even the companies who weren’t currently hiring took the time to come out, to talk to hundreds of people, and to really listen to their stories. Not everyone who makes their way to Technata this year is going to come out with a job, but that’s okay. Participating in community events and having genuine conversations with like-minded individuals has a way of being intrinsically valuable, even when there isn’t any kind of instant gratification. Sometimes, the most worthwhile part of attending a job fair is to have conversations with other job seekers, to have your voice heard, and to reassure yourself that you aren’t alone. Job seeking can be an incredibly emotional journey with lots of ups and downs, and sometimes talking to people in a similar situation can be a very validating experience. It’s also a strong reminder not to lose hope, even if you’ve been in the job search for a while, because whether it takes a few days, a few weeks or a few months, one of these companies (or maybe one that doesn’t even exist yet) is going to open up a position that you’ll be an excellent candidate for.
We’re hoping that this year’s Technata is even more fruitful than the last, and we hope to see you there.
Want to register for the event? Click here.
Looking for new opportunities? Have a look at our careers page. | 2019-04-23T14:50:34Z | http://www.pinpoint-talent.com/index.php/2018/03/15/a-look-back-at-technata/ |
IM Supporting (I’M Supporting) is a nice live chat support software which you can use on your website. However this is a paid service. However the product owner is allowing you to use the software for a free trial. The software is providing different services for you. You will able to track your visitors online and real time with this software, it’s responsive and your clients will able to use the reach you with their tablets and mobile devices. You will able to answer common questions of your clients automatically and you can customize design of your website.
If a user annoying you or your service operators, you will able to ban them too. If you are looking for a service which you can get support, you can use this service. IM Supporting is providing this software with a monthly payment to you. Pricing is very reasonable. You can set your package based on your traffic and get the best result with your live chat support service.
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Your clients and visitors will able to contact to you when you or your operators are not online.
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A Business Management student from the small town of Nashik trying to make it large in the Tech blogosphere, Yash has a knack for Mobile technologies and loves to be in technology all throughout the day. An Avid Apple FanBoy and an Android loyalist a perfect oxymoron. Yash tries to live his life in the simplest of ways possible amongst the most complex of gadgets. A writer at the soul, an entrepreneur at the mind and an avid techie at heart.
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This versatile wooden tap handle comes with ten interchangeable labels so you can always easily identify what's being poured.
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I like the option of interchangeable preprinted labels since we homebrew a variety of types. Couldn't find these anywhere else. This is a birthday gift for my boyfriend. Thank you!
It came with many different tags and some make your own tags.
just finished our basement with a tapper and needed handles. This is perfect because we like different types of beer and we can use the labels.
What are the labels made out of? Are they water resistant?
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They're just stickers. Don't believe they're water resistant.
will these work on a regular size party draft keg? - also what are the dimensions of the tap/label please?
BEST ANSWER: Hi Sheila, it depends on your set up for dispensing beer from the keg, the keg size itself doesn't matter. If you're using a keg pump (aka party pump) it won't work. However, if you have a rod & faucet or other type of faucet-based dispense system they will work perfectly. The threads are universal, so you should have no problem attaching to any standard beer faucet. Below are the dimensions for your reference. Cheers! | 2019-04-25T15:55:19Z | https://www.kegworks.com/beer-tap-handle-with-changeable-labels |
Sam Minifie is a Policy Advisor in the Midstream and Industry Operations Department at the American Petroleum Institute (API). API’s Midstream Department is responsible for developing policy around the gathering, processing, storing and transportation (pipeline, marine, rail, etc.) of oil, petroleum products and natural gas in the United States. Sam has been with API for over three years and focuses on unmanned aerial systems, liquid and natural gas pipelines and strategic communications.
Before joining API, Sam worked at a global democracy promotion institute and helped lead their Syria and Lebanon programs. In this role, he frequently traveled to the region to facilitate political organization and strategic communications workshops with Syrian politicians, local councilors and youth activists. Sam graduated from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs with a degree in Middle Eastern Studies and currently lives in Washington, DC. | 2019-04-24T23:00:10Z | http://secureenergy.org/sam-minifie/ |
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In mid 2010, FPT IS opened the TELEHOUSE Vietnam joint venture with the KDDI and ITX groups. The joint venture, with FPT IS as the major shareholder, will provide international standard data center services in Vietnam and the region. KDDI is the Japan's second largest telecom group (with USD 37 billion of revenue in 2009) and one of the world's leading datacenter service providers with a network of data centers throughout the world.
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A demo for students in a beginning Icon workshop in Seattle, Washington.
Due to an increase in commissions and upcoming shows I will not be offering any workshops in 2018. If you are interested in learning how to use egg tempera or write an icon please feel free to contact me and I will add your name to my mailing list for notices when a workshop is available. | 2019-04-18T11:30:43Z | http://www.themaryfrances.com/classes.html |
Most common health problems in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, plus health care and feeding.
If you want to AVOID health problems in your Cavalier, you'll find my health care program very valuable.
If your Cavalier already HAS a health problem, I'm sorry to hear that. You should immediately begin my health care program, and you may be able to restore his good health – or at least make him much more comfortable. Let me help!
Sadly, the lovely and sweet-natured Cavalier makes my Top Five list of unhealthiest dog breeds. No one should acquire a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel unless they're willing and able to spend lots of money for specialty veterinary care and to potentially lose their beloved dog in middle age.
The #1 killer of this breed is severe heart disease. Up to 55% of Cavaliers will develop it by 5 years of age, and 99% will have it by 10 years of age. Annual heart care and monitoring are expensive.
Epilepsy is another serious problem in Cavaliers. Also a neurological disease called syringomyelia, which can be mild or very severe, causing so much pain that the dog may need to be put to sleep in young adulthood or middle age.
Bad hips and bad knees cause pain and lameness and can require expensive surgery.
Hereditary eye diseases can lead to blindness.
Cavaliers have a lot of trouble with their skin conditions and ear infections. Chronic allergies cause terribly itchy skin that can lead to "hot spots" (skin infections). Ear infections are common due to profuse hair in the ear canal.
Some health problems are inherited. For example, if both parents of your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel have certificates proving they were tested and cleared of hereditary eye diseases, hip dysplasia, and luxating patella, your Cavalier has less risk of developing those conditions.
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How many vaccinations does your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy really need? Does your adult Cavalier need yearly booster shots? The vaccination guidelines have changed! Find out what some vets aren't telling you.
It pains me to say this about such a lovely and sweet-natured breed, but the fact remains that this breed is in serious trouble.
With Cavaliers, it all starts with heart disease – specifically, mitral valve disease, the #1 killer of this breed. Up to HALF of all Cavaliers will develop MVD by 5 years of age, and virtually ALL (99%) will have it by 10 years of age.
MVD is a true epidemic in the breed. Responsible Cavalier breeders must wait until age 3 or 4 before they will allow a Cavalier to breed, hoping that these older dogs who haven't yet developed MVD might be contributing genes that are more resistant to it. In addition, responsible breeders will only breed Cavaliers whose own parents made it to at least 5 years old without developing MVD. Finally, they're maintaining registries of the longest-lived Cavaliers in the hopes of incorporating these lines into their pedigrees.
No one should acquire a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel today unless they're prepared to spend lots of money for heart care and to very likely lose their dog in middle age.
As if heart disease wasn't enough, epilepsy is also a serious problem in Cavaliers.
Now let's talk about syringomyelia in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
The most recent disease to strike this hard-luck breed is syringomyelia (seer-IN-go my-EEL-ya). It starts when a Cavalier is born without enough room in the back of his skull for his brain to fit. This is called a Chiari-like (kee-AR-ee) malformation – and the vast majority of Cavaliers have it.
The crowded space forces the brain backward, where it blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid down the spinal cord. The variable pressure created by the abnormal flow of CSF can hollow out a little cavity, called a syrinx, in the spinal cord. This happens in about half of all Cavaliers. Then the dog exhibits symptoms.
Some Cavaliers are only mildly affected, while others are severely so. Symptoms typically appear between 6 months and 3 years old, though syringomyelia has been diagnosed in Cavaliers up to 10 years old.
The most common symptom is an odd one – the dog scratches at his shoulder when excited or walking on a leash. This scratching is presumed to be due to abnormal skin sensations, because humans with syringomyelia have described the sensation as "creepy crawling" or "burning pain." Affected dogs may also be sensitive around their head, neck, and front legs, and may suddenly yelp for no apparent reason. Pain may be related to head posture – some affected dogs begin sleeping or eating with their head held up.
The most severe cases have spinal cord damage and are significantly disabled by 12 months of age, with a twisted neck, wobbly hindquarters, and/or weakness in their front legs.
There's no cure for syringomyelia, but mild cases can lead relatively normal lives, with the goal being to reduce the abnormal skin sensations that cause scratching and the pain that causes yelping.
The mainstay medications are gabapentin to mute the abnormal skin sensations, lasix and omeprazole to reduce fluid build-up, and occasionally prednisone to relieve inflammation. Acupuncture can work wonders. Surgery might relieve symptoms, but seldom provides a lasting cure. Severe cases progressively deteriorate and have to be put to sleep.
Now let's turn our attention to the joints (knees and hips). The Orthopedic Foundation of America evaluated the hip X-rays of 7700 Cavaliers and found 13% dysplastic. That's high for a small breed. Luxating patella (loose knee joints) is quite common, as well.
Serious eye diseases in Cavaliers include cataracts, retinal dysplasia, eyelash abnormalities, dry eye, corneal ulcers, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA).
Allergies cause itchy skin and can lead to bacterial skin infections ( pyoderma). Ear infections are common due to profuse hair in the ear canal.
Inherited deafness can occur in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies with a lot of white on their head.
Other health issues that occur in Cavaliers include diabetes, hypothyroidism, blood-clotting disease (thrombocytopenia), and hernias.
It's hard to find anything positive to say about Cavalier health, but one mild condition that occurs in the breed is "hanging tongue," where the tongue protrudes through the front teeth or hangs out the side of the mouth. This may be a structural defect or a neurological defect, but it isn't really anything to worry about. | 2019-04-25T20:33:24Z | https://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/health/cavalierkingcharlesspaniels.html |
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The Radar Awards 2017 just opened, inviting entries from up & coming content creators worldwide. Initiated to celebrate the very best content made for music marketing campaigns, the Awards highlight exciting new talent and attention-grabbing new work. Shortlisted creators are all promised ‘a significant career boost’, through connection to industry leaders and extensive media promotion.
Launched last year at London’s YouTube Space, the Radar Awards hooked up winning creators for mentorship and more. ‘We were really proud to have such a successful first year; with so many world-class production companies mentoring creatives, with our winner Bob Gallagher getting signed straightaway to Good Egg and shortlisted filmmaker Rafe Jennings winning ‘Best newcomer’ at the prestigious UKMVAs.’ says Caroline Bottomley, director of Radar and the Radar Awards.
Earlybird entries are open from now until March 5th and are priced at £20 / $25 / Euro25 per entry. Work is welcomed from filmmakers, photographers, designers and stage designers – from anyone who’s made content for music marketing campaigns and who’s interested in the benefits of being shortlisted or of winning the awards.
15 – 20 creators will be shortlisted and 5 winners chosen in the ‘Official music video’ category. The other category is ‘Best campaign content’ (sleeve, poster & merchandise design, photography and websites) will have 9 shortlisted creators and 3 winners. Work will be judged on concept, technical expertise and artist-appropriateness.
As per last year, high-ranking judges will be selected from across specialist media, event and industry companies and organisations. The exact venue and date is to be announced, but will take place in central London during October 2017. | 2019-04-26T08:49:44Z | https://ventsmagazine.com/2017/01/24/radar-launches-2017-radar-awards/ |
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probando is the next entry in this blog. | 2019-04-18T10:56:28Z | http://www.lamalarosa.com/blog/2008/05/i-just-finished-installing-mov.html |
If your business is struggling to meet its goals or having issues with communication, teamwork or strategic planning, then it just might be time to hire a business coach to get you back on the right track.
Similar to the way a sports coach helps athletes improve their game; a business coach provides support and advice to help businesses identify ways to improve the efficiency. The coach works with you to improve leadership, employee accountability, teamwork, sales, communication, goal setting, strategic planning and more.
According to Fisher, she first conducts a needs analysis to identify where the business wants or needs to move forward by using focus and accountability. Then she helps leadership narrow down the activities that the business can commit to that will lead to the results they are looking for and, ultimately, create and execute the strategies that will achieve those activities. Key metrics are then checked either weekly or biweekly to ensure everyone is on track or if anything needs to be changed.
A critical factor of business coaching is accountability. A business coach is not a consultant. They don’t do the work for a business. Their job is instead to focus on the end result and remind the business why that is vital and to help the business stay committed.
Fisher stressed that business coaching is much different from consulting in that a consultant evaluates and then makes suggestions that advise the client what he or she should do. A business coach works like a partner with a business to measure performance, watch for gaps and work to close them, all while keeping eyes on the target and working to improve the business’ game.
On a typical day, Fisher asks a lot of questions. She meets her clients wherever they are most comfortable and gets to business doing a complimentary strategy session to find out what that client needs and what they want to make better in the business.
The bottom line is that business coaching is a relationship between the coach and the client. A business coach is the person the business goes to for guidance and support who helps figure out what’s stopping someone from creating the business he or she wants.
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Drew Brees did more than give a quarterback a hand this week. He gave him a leg, one which could eventually allow him to participate in sports again.
Via Mike Triplett of ESPN.com, the Saints quarterback gave California high schooler Alex Ruiz his first walking prosthetic, and promised to pay for a new athletic training prosthesis in the fall when Ruiz is ready for it.
After five seasons, he took over the Seahawks in 1983 and immediately led the franchise to its first playoff berth and the AFC title game. He spent nine seasons with Seattle. His presence projected an external toughness, but merited instantaneous respect by the genuine care and concern he held for his players, the Seahawks said in a statement. He was one of the great influencers not only in football, but in life. Knox was a two-way tackle at Juniata College in Pennsylvania, serving as a captain on the school’s undefeated 1953 team.
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Tepper’s decision seems to be less about ideology and more about pragmatism and practicality.
“This is a guy, and you talk about calamity, this is a guy that has to remind himself on the podium to stay on message,” Tepper said on CNBC before the election, via SI.com. “‘Stay on message, Donald. Stay on message.’ The reason people are nervous about this guy is, is he going to get in the Oval Office and say, ‘Don’t press that button, Donald. Don’t press that red button.’ It could be dangerous. I don’t want a guy that talks like that to himself after he’s reminding himself to stay on message.
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Defensive end Kony Ealy moved from the Panthers to the Patriots to the Jets before the start of the 2017 season and he could be on the move again as a free agent this offseason.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Ealy is scheduled to visit with the Cowboys this week. It’s the first reported visit for Ealy and Rapoport adds that the Jets have talked to him about returning for a second season with the team.
Alex Smith is not an upgrade over Kirk Cousins, contrary to popular belief. He’s older and only a little cheaper, and the Redskins haven’t signed a good receiver to match his skill set. Former Seahawk Paul Richardson is more of a deep threat type who still has a ton to prove. Richardson, Josh Doctson and Jamison Crowder isn’t the most inspiring corps.
Defensively, the Redskins traded Kendall Fuller to the Chiefs in the Smith deal and didn’t re-sign Bashaud Breeland. Washington has downgraded by both spending and not spending.
So dial us up at 6:00 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Radio (SiriusXM 205), and then slide over to NBCSN for the final two hours of the show. Or keep listening to the radio broadcast. Or both.
And if you miss it, you can always catch the PFT Live podcast, which is available wherever podcasts can be found. Or something.
The 2018 NFL Draft order is set. At this point, only trades will affect where and when teams will pick through all seven rounds.
This year, 32 compensatory draft picks were awarded to 15 teams for a total of 256 selections in the 2018 NFL Draft. Under the rules for compensatory draft selections, a team losing more or better compensatory free agents than it acquires in the previous year is eligible to receive compensatory draft picks.
The draft order being set invites more mock drafts. Of SN’s two newest mock drafts, one, from Vinnie Iyer, includes only the first round. The other, from Optimum Scouting, includes the first two rounds.
This entry was posted in Pittsburgh Steelers and tagged Kony Ealy on April 13, 2018 by admin.
The deal also has annual workout bonuses of $100,000 and annual per-game roster bonuses of $400,000.
2021 is an option year that must be exercised by the end of the 2020 league year, and 2022 is an option year that must be exercised by the end of the 2021 league year.
The deal includes $16.5 million fully guaranteed at signing, with another $12 million in rolling injury guarantees that become fully guaranteed on the 49ers’ standard date of April 1.
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So while Snead sounds confident about the timeline, there’s surely a lot of work to get done before the contract is finalized — and a possibility that Donald will hold out of training camp for the second consecutive year.
Detroit rolled up a comfortable lead on the Jazz and then held on through a tight finish to beat them on their home floor, handing them their 25th loss of the, against 19 wins.3 overall, a total that would’ve been mitigated with a quality backup.During the early and mid-1970s, Hayes and Chenier provided most of the Bullets’ scoring punch, leaving Unseld to do the blue-collar work underneath.Was just making the point that it is extremely important.He moved to the best hitters’ park the majors, then lucked hit himself into a good chunk of playing time.
The Giants were hoping to sign guard Andrew Norwell. Instead, they signed the guy whose job Norwell took.
Per a tweet from his agents, the Giants have agreed to terms with Jacksonville left guard Patrick Omameh.
This entry was posted in Pittsburgh Steelers and tagged Andrew Norwell on March 28, 2018 by admin.
Jones and Graham together snap after snap would cause a matchup nightmare for defenses. It wouldn’t hurt that Graham would be back doing damage in the NFC South, this time twice against the Saints.
Last but not least is the team for which Graham played first. The Saints do need tight end help, but they might prefer to get it with the long term in mind via the draft. They are sitting on more than $32 million of cap space, and there’s no question Graham would still fit in their offense with Brees and Sean Payton.
What are people saying about Gronk’s status? While Gronkowski is off limits to the media, his teammates are fielding plenty of questions about whether or not the tight end will play against the Eagles on Sunday.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Tuesday that the Patriots are “optimistic” Gronkowski will be able to play against the Eagles.
Fans should also expect to hear some of his new music. After a bit of a hiatus, Timberlake has been back in the studio, recording and releasing his fifth solo album Man of the Woods, available just ahead of his halftime performance, Feb. 2. The first two songs from the new album have already dropped on the radio, “Filthy” and a duet with Chris Stapleton, “Say Something”, and will likely be performed.
Timberlake will follow-up his Super Bowl-headlining performance with his Man of the Woods tour, kicking off in Toronto March 13.
Faulk had rushed for at least 1,300 yards the four seasons before being on Madden 03. During that season, he rushed for 953 yards. That isn’t terrible, but he only started 10 games, and it was definitely a downtick. He was never the same.
Arguably the greatest Madden player ever created, the downside of this was the fractured fibula Vick suffered that season. He ended up missing 11 games as the Falcons fell to a 5-11 season, going 2-10 without Vick.
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JuJu Smith-Schuster won’t have to worry about his bike being stolen anymore.
After pedaling to the team’s facility since the offseason, the Steelers wide receiver finally passed his driving test Tuesday morning at Rogers Driving School in Pittsburgh and received his driver’s license.
Despite the massive workload, Bryant sits 21st among wide receivers in fantasy points. He’s averaging a horrific 5.5 yards per target (second worst among wide receivers with at least 50 targets) and has caught 51 percent of his 98 targets (fifth worst). Bryant has dealt with a very tough slate of cornerbacks, and his 6.6 OTD suggests he should have more touchdowns. But with the Chargers and Redskins up next on the schedule, his inefficiencies might not improve anytime soon. He should be downgraded in season-long and faded in DFS against Casey Hayward shadow coverage on Thanksgiving.
Ajayi, who was traded from Miami to Philadelphia in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick on Oct. 31, finished with 91 yards on seven carries in the victory as the Eagles totaled 215 yards on the ground.
The Eagles trailed 9-7 at halftime but came out of the tunnel for a monstrous second half in which they outscored the Cowboys 30-0, including three touchdown drives of 75 yards or more.
“We kind of were a little bit asleep I’d say in the first half,” Ajayi said. “Woke up in the second and got to our run game and just dominated after that.
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The Bulldogs have had to work harder in scrimmages than during the performance required to dispatch of rival Florida.
Neal, 30, has seven goals and three assists in nine games for the Knights, a terrific start after a down season overall (23 goals, 14 assists, 41 points, minus-10 in 70 games) in Nashville. He acknowledged the collective chip on his teammates’ shoulders as a motivating factor in their record start.
QB Jake Fromm attempted just seven passes, and Georgia averaged 8.3 yards per rushing attempt, winning by five scores. It’s in great shape to enter the stretch run.
If you have a roster spot available for stashing a player, Parsons is immediately intriguing thanks to a huge night from the floor against the Rockets recently. It might have just been an isolated revival game for Parsons, but his pedigree merits our attention.
The Bengals made off well in this deal, getting two high draft picks for a player who was threatening to retire rather than resume his career with them. They had already drafted and played his replacement, Andy Dalton, and were able to turn the picks into cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick and tailback Giovani Bernard. The Raiders, meanwhile, went 8-16 in Palmer’s 24 starts over two seasons before trading him to the Arizona Cardinals. While Bengals fans might have chosen Palmer over Dalton for the past seven seasons, Palmer simply wasn’t willing.
This entry was posted in Pittsburgh Steelers and tagged Arizona Cardinals on November 14, 2017 by admin.
Saban is nothing if not a creature of habit.
Every morning begins the same: a cup of coffee, two Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies and 10 minutes of the Weather Channel before it’s off to work. Saban’s fondness for the soft-baked oatmeal cookies layered with creme is now the stuff of legend. To this day, he keeps a big glass jar full of them in his office. In fact, the Creme Pies turned into something of the go-to gift for the man who has it all.
Jaguars offensive lineman Cam Robinson, then a top-flight recruit in Louisiana, gave Saban a box when he came to visit him on the recruiting trail. A television reporter once did the same.
Then there’s Browns coach Hue Jackson. O’Brien and Pederson had a much more successful track record working with QBs. Jackson got the best out of Andy Dalton, but that’s about it.
O’Brien, far removed from Tom Brady, was simply waiting for the Texans to actually go after a good QB. He still made Brian Hoyer and Ryan Fitzpatrick look better than they should have. Pederson was made to be matched with a passer who shares the many positive attributes of Alex Smith, and there was a plan in place Brandon Thompson Authentic Jersey to pair him with Wentz.
At least Okposo has Matt Moulson in the locker room to help Brad Marchand Authentic Jersey him cope with the post-superstar winger blues. Okposo’s numbers slipped in his first season in Buffalo last season, which was his first season in several years not playing with John Tavares. But he also had some injuries, and the numbers weren’t atrocious. Expecting a modest return to form this season was not out of line.
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NFL protests 2017: What’s happening during Week 7?
The Jets, who are five-point underdogs as of Wednesday evening, will be playing their first game this season against an NFC opponent. They are coming off two straight losses to division rivals after holding a 14-point lead in each.
They led 28-14 in Miami this past Sunday going into the fourth quarter, but the Dolphins scored 17 unanswered points to win. Two weeks ago, the Dolphins were down 17-0 in Atlanta before scoring 20 unanswered points in the second half to stun the Falcons.
The challenge went the Cincinnati Bengals’ way, the Steelers were ruled short on a fourth-down play, and it was a turnover on downs.
But what’s really important is that Big Ben gave us this glorious GIF that is destined to become a meme.
For all the fantasy football enthusiasts out there disappointed when a certain player doesn’t touch the football enough, just imagine how the player himself feels.
Bengals running back Joe Mixon was upset after Sunday’s 29-14 loss to the Steelers because he wanted more second-half carries. In fairness, Mixon had a legitimate gripe after not getting a single carry in the second half.
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Just imagine if we all had the same thoughts, or if we had the same view on everything, nothing was different! Just the thought of that am bored already. So I got my first job the beginning of January this year, fresh from university so excited and energetic. The first days at work I had my opinions on things which differed with some peoples opinion, and I was confused that how can people think so differently because I was seeing things from my perspective which apparently was very different from other people’s perspective. And the biggest challenge I had was to let go of what I thought was right and having agree with someone else’s, it felt like having my birth right ripped off me. But once I tried to compromise and reason with my co-workers and as they did the same its much easier to get things done. The beauty of working with different people from different places and with different backgrounds is not seeing eye to eye on different things but being able to land to one agreement to get the job done.
Some opinions usually sound really dumb, stupid and even crazy! But those are the thoughts that made Silicon Valley change the world. So I have learned to respect each and every opinion of every one even though some don’t really make sense, you might hear someone talking and you just be like what drugs is he on?!, but that’s them and when you think about it might actually make sense, so hey it doesn’t hurt to listen try to understand each opinion that way we grow every day!! | 2019-04-19T02:27:50Z | http://tanzaniabora.org/read/293 |
I came late and reluctantly to this decision — I have been teaching classes about the internet since 1998, and I’ve generally had a laissez-faire attitude towards technology use in the classroom.
This is an article from Turning Points, a magazine that explores what critical moments from this year might mean for the year ahead. Turning Point: Though the first fatal crash involving an autonomous car took place in July 2016, self-driving vehicles have been adopted around the world.
The past five years have witnessed a seemingly unending series of high-profile account take-overs. A growing consensus has emerged among security practitioners: even long, randomly generated passwords aren't sufficient for locking down e-mail and other types of online assets.
I wanted to speak more about a life trap I fell into and many others do too. The trap is to think that you have a good chance of living into your eighties. When I turned 40, I remember thinking, “well at least I have a whole second half of life to live.
Margaret Pitka, age 41, was napping inside her tent near downtown when she was fatally shot by a gunman who fired through her tent flap.
Not since Lincoln has there been a president as fundamentally shaped — in his life, convictions and outlook on the world — by reading and writing as Barack Obama. Last Friday, seven days before his departure from the White House, Mr.
At the beginning of comrade Trump’s doomed administration, something he said at his puke-inducing hideout, Mar-a-Lago, right around the time he was pallin’ around with convicted killer Don King, told me everything about how this zero-talent grifter was going to govern. | 2019-04-21T22:33:43Z | http://www.digittante.com/wp/2017/08/ |
The historical interaction of science and religion in the West can be seen as tension between faith and rationality, with the rise of science steadily driving out irrationality and replacing it with the clear light of reason.
Through Galileo and Newton, the idea of immutable laws impartially ordering the physical world came into being. With the rise of atomic theory and the understanding that the macroscopic behaviour of matter is determined by forces acting between its constituent particles, an evidence-based picture emerged of how matter is structured and its behaviour determined. The secrets of life and the universe were one by one being laid bare by reason, and categorised in a series of laws that codified our understanding.
As our understanding deepened, apparently quite disparate physical phenomena came to be understood as manifestations of unifying underlying principles. The secrets of life and the universe were one by one being laid bare by reason, and categorised in a series of laws that codified our understanding.
The periodic table of the elements established the basic components making up both the natural and the living world around us, showing how living matter and inorganic material are built up of the same basic chemical elements. The discovery of the cells at the basis of living matter, with their internal biochemical processes, showed how chemical interactions and thermodynamics underlie the functioning of living organisms.
The need for special design was removed by the understanding of the power of the process of Darwinian natural selection acting over very long time scales in sculpting the nature of living organisms. The discovery of the molecular structure of the genome – the DNA double helix, with its ability to store and replicate information – and the biochemical bases of neuronal activity, showed how heredity and brain function are based in basic chemical and physical principles.
The same reasoning power and understanding could be applied to technology, based in our scientific understanding, enabling us to tame and control the environment to a large degree. The principle of rationality became understood to be the basis of an ordered life. Rationality was seen as impeded by emotion, scientific proof thought to remove the need for faith, and hope in the face of evidence was seen as simply an irrational manifestation of our more primitive biological heritage, which we had to learn to overcome.
In the West, the scientific paradigm took over management strategies and provided the idea of rationality as the basis of how both communal and individual life should be lived. The demons of the past were being driven out by science. Science would provide a Third Culture, “rendering visible the deeper meanings of our lives, redefining who and what we are” [Horgan].
However, it is becoming clear that this view is overdone: science is not the answer to all our needs, and rationality is claiming things it cannot give. Modern technology underlies a series of major problems facing humanity today, ranging from large-scale environmental destruction to the creation of weapons of mass destruction, and does not by itself provide any help in resolving the resulting problems that have the potential to threaten the very existence of human life.
Reason by itself cannot provide an ethical basis for living, and indeed a scientifically based outlook can lead to inhumanity just as much as fundamentalist religion can. Rationality is not all that is important in human nature. A broader understanding is needed that incorporates what science can teach us, but that also has a sound ethical basis and a more humane perspective on the world, and values each of Emotion, Faith, and Hope.
This characterizes how rationality organizes and comprehends the world – on the basis of unexpected evidence.
All matter is made of extremely small particles called quarks and electrons. They are electrically charged. Quarks bind together to form positively charged protons and neutral neutrons, together called nucleons because they in turn bind together to form the positively charged nuclei of atoms. Such nuclei when surrounded by the right numbers of electrons (exactly balancing the positive charge of the nucleus) form atoms.
The different kinds of atoms (depending on the charge of the nucleus) form the various chemical elements (carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulphur for example) characterised in the periodic table of the elements – one of the central discoveries of science.
Atoms bind together to form molecules, which in turn form materials of all kind, which then when combined in an appropriate manner constitute macroscopic objects – rocks and lakes, birds and flowers, zebras and humans.
Table 1: Hierarchical structure of matter.
Thus the constituents of matter, including the material out of which living beings are constructed, are known. These constituents interact with each other through four fundamental forces (gravity, the electromagnetic force, the strong nuclear force, and the weak force), and it is these interactions that determine their macroscopic behaviour – the gas laws in the case of gases, elasticity in the case of solids, and so on.
Underlying all physical change is the conversion of energy from useful to unusable forms – the famous second law of Thermodynamics. Microscopic conservation laws – conservation of charge, energy, momentum, and matter – underlie macroscopic conservation laws of fundamental importance to us (objects do not just appear and disappear, for example, and we need an energy source in order to do work). These conservation laws in turn are based in a subtle and beautiful way on symmetries in the underlying physics.
How does life and consciousness emerge from inanimate physics and chemistry? In essence, the basic building blocks outlined above are put together in complex modular hierarchical structures. The key chemical element around which this is all based is carbon, which can form the basis for very long chains of atoms such as polypeptides. The levels of the biological hierarchy are characterised in Table 2.
The structure of these complex systems results in emergence of higher levels of order and function that are not present in the lower levels, and cannot even be described in the languages appropriate at those levels. They function by a combination of bottom-up and top-down causality. Not only do the microscopic laws acting on the constituent particles at the lower levels act to physically determine what happens at the higher levels (for example, when electric forces between protons and electrons in my arm conspire together to enable me to move my arm in a tennis shot), but additionally the higher levels control what happens at the lower levels.
Information underlying the higher levels of this hierarchy is stored in molecular structures, in particular in the paired base sequences in DNA that constitute the genetic information of each organism. The whole is self-assembling, the developmental process in each organism being based on hierarchical pattern-recognition processes that convert the specific base sequences in the DNA for that organism into proteins according to the universal genetic code. This reading of genetic information is not a simple algorithmic process; it is highly context dependent, with positional information determining which part of the gene will be read in each cell at each specific stage of development.
At the higher levels, organisms live in ecosystems where they interact with each other to form energy and food chains which underlie major resource cycles. The entire set of such ecosystems forms the biosphere, existing on the surface of the continents on Earth, in seas, lakes, and rivers, and in the atmosphere above.
This enormously complex interconnected system of living organisms, culminating in self-aware consciousness, has occurred through the processes of Darwinian evolution. Initial processes that are still ill-understood resulted in single-cell organisms, and then cells learned to join together to form multi-cellular creatures. Random variations in the gene caused variations in living organisms, which were then better or less well adapted to survival in their current environment. Those that were better adapted outperformed the others and their genes had a better survival and reproduction rate; hence these best-adapted organisms came to dominate, the others falling by the wayside.
Consciousness and the associated ability to plan rationally results in better survival rates, resulting in the generation of organisms with purposive behaviour, eventually including the ability to make conscious choices of goals.
The specific genes in each organism result from a contingent historical process, and contain a record of that process (for example the migration of life from the sea to land). They are therefore to a major degree determined by historical events such as global heating and cooling cycles on the surface of the Earth.
Nevertheless one can suggest that there will necessarily be a convergence to the same solutions in terms of physiological structure, because of common functional problems faced by organisms on the one hand, and the restricted nature of possible engineering responses (based on the underlying physical and chemical laws) to these problems on the other hand; for example there are only a limited numbers of ways that an eye or ear can function. Biological evolution explores a restricted possibility space.
The biosphere exists on the surface of the planet Earth, one of the nine planets circling the vastly larger Sun. The planets and Sun together comprise the Solar System, and is held together by gravity.
The Sun is a vast nuclear reactor, also held together by gravity, in which hydrogen is converted to helium by nuclear burning at very high temperatures at the centre, thus releasing vast amounts of energy that flow into space as radiation.
The small amount of this energy that is received by the Earth powers the biosphere, for example being used in photosynthesis to power the growth of plants and also being the energy source for all the weather on earth.
The Sun is just a typical star, looking much larger and hotter than other stars because it is so much closer than they are.
Together with about 10^11 = 100,000,000,000 other stars, it forms the Galaxy, a huge disk of stars that we see at night as the Milky Way. We see it edge-on, because we are located in the outer regions of the disc.
While stars shine brightly because of their emitted radiation, planets only shine by reflected light, and so are very difficult to see at a large distance. We have detected only a few planets circling other stars; nevertheless there probably are a great many other planets in the Galaxy.
The galaxy is just one of a huge number of other galaxies that we can see as very faint images in the sky, very faint because they are so very far away from us.
We can detect about 10^11 = 100,000,000,000 other galaxies in the visible region of the universe, each similar in size to our own Galaxy This region also contains exotic objects such as radio sources, quasi-stellar objects, and X-Ray sources, as well as dark matter that we cannot directly see, but can detect by its gravitational effects.
This visible region of the universe may be part of a vastly larger cosmos, most of it unseen by us because light will never reach us from those extraordinarily distant regions.
Table 3: Hierarchical nature of astronomical structure.
It is crucial to note that the universe is not static, as astronomers initially supposed. The observable region of the universe is expanding, with clusters of galaxies getting ever more distant from each other.
By measuring the expansion rate, we can see that it had a start in a Hot Big Bang event in the past, about 10^10 = 10,000,000,000 years ago, when all the matter was concentrated in an indefinitely small volume.
It is probable that it will expand forever in the future, with the matter in the universe ever getting more and more dilute. It will also get ever colder as the stars burn out one by one, and galaxies become ghostly remnants of their former glory.
One of the crucial features to note here is the immensity of the universe relative to humanity.
The entire Earth is a tiny – almost invisible – speck in the Galaxy, which itself is a minute part of the cosmos as a whole. We are very small indeed relative to what exists. We cannot affect it in any serious way on scales larger than that of the earth.
We are confined to a tiny fraction of the entire cosmos, and that will always be the case. We will never be able to visit the furthest regions we can see, and we cannot see all there is. We do not know what the nature of the universe is on the largest of scales – that is, much bigger than the observable part of the universe.
The hot big bang expansion phase of the universe is well understood, because matter and radiation were then in equilibrium at the very high temperatures consequent on the universe being condensed to a very much smaller size than today. The process of nucleosynthesis – creation of the light elements (deuterium, helium, lithium) from protons and neutrons – took place when the temperature was about 109K.
The tightly bound matter and radiation let go of each other when the temperature dropped to about 4000K, and the universe became transparent at that time (previously it was very opaque – light could only penetrate a few cm. at most). The radiation we receive from that time (“Cosmic Background Radiation”) is one of the key pieces of information we have about the early universe, and much of present day cosmology is engaged with measuring and interpreting minute fluctuations in this radiation.
First stars formed by gravitational attraction, but without hospitable planets circling them because the elements needed for life did not yet exist. The most massive ones did not last long by astronomical standards: they burnt their nuclear fuel too fast.
However they had time to synthesise heavier elements deep in their interiors, and in particular the elements essential for life such as Carbon and Oxygen, before their death in a spectacular supernova explosion.
That explosion spread these elements through space, forming the clouds of dust from which second generation stars could form, surrounded by planets that might support life. This is the origin of the elements out of which all living beings on earth are made, as well as the earth itself.
What happened before the Hot Big Bang era is much less well established. Many believe it was preceded by an era of very rapid accelerating expansion, when the universe very quickly became very much larger in an exceedingly short time interval. This “inflation” ended when the effective negative energy field driving it decayed away, its energy being transferred to radiation that would have then heated up the universe to high temperatures after the super-cooling that would have resulted from this rapid expansion.
Inflation would have both smoothed out the universe, thus explaining why its structure is so simple on very large scales, and introduced fluctuations that were the seeds of later structure development as the universe expanded after this inflationary epoch ended. This proposal explains the origin of the clusters of galaxies we see around us at the present time; however its underlying physics is still ill-defined, so it is a broad set of ideas rather than a specific unique proposal for what happened then.
Even earlier than inflation, the universe would probably have been dominated by quantum gravity effects – some combination of quantum ideas with Einstein’s theory of gravitation. However we do not yet have a good theory of quantum gravity, so our theories about this epoch are highly speculative.
In particular we do not know if these effects can remove the inevitability of an initial singularity – a boundary to space-time – at the start of the universe. It is possible that we face an intriguing choice: either there were very special (`fine-tuned’) conditions at the start of the universe, or there was indeed a singularity.
The latter is a very extreme situation – a start to space, to time, and even to physical reality itself, so this is then the boundary of what physics can say about the universe. Some physicists find that a very unpalatable prospect.
One alternative is that we live in a multiverse – there are many other expanding universe regions, apart from the one we can see around us. Perhaps there are even truly disconnected universes, quite separate from our own.
Because there are then so many universes in existence, with varying properties, at least some of them would be like the rather improbable universe in which we live. We can do statistics concerning this family of universes, and try to show that the universe we see is in fact probable.
However this possibility is not observationally testable, so this possibility – foreshadowed in science fiction novels, such as Olaf Stapledon’s Starmaker – may or may not be true. Uncertainty remains at the foundations of cosmology.
The brain is the most complex system known to us. Brain function is based on mechanisms allowing information storage, processing, and usage, mainly through the electrochemical properties of neurons (the cells that are the basic computational units in the brain), which are connected together in immensely complex ways.
Neurons are made up of a cell body together with long branching extensions called dendrites and axons. Information embodied in action potentials flows down dendrites to the cell body, where summation of inputs is performed and the output is sent down numerous axons to meet dendrites of other neurons at synapses). Here the incoming information is transferred by neurotransmitters from the axon to the dendrite, which are separated there by a small gap. A single neuron may be connected in this way to hundreds or even thousands of other neurons.
Each level of structure in the hierarchy carries out a different function, described in a different language. Neurons are clumped together in major functional areas. Some brain regions are dedicated to automatic (instinctual) functions, some are the seat of our inherited primary emotions, while some are dedicated to analysis of sensory input, to higher cognitive functions, and to handling motor output. Bottom-up and top-down action combine to create consciousness – an emergent feature, based on the physical and chemical interactions underlying the functioning of the complexly interconnected neurons.
The neurological details of these mechanisms are relatively well understood at a micro level, and the broad ways brain areas function is understood at a macro level, showing how various brain areas correlate with various aspects of consciousness.
Nevertheless, the way that consciousness itself is generated is simply not understood. Nor do we understand the relation between the mind and the brain: how matter is able to support self-transcendence.
At the fundamental level, we do not know what the quantum theory of gravity is, although there are two well developed attempts under way to solve this fundamental question.
However problems run much deeper than that; in particular, we do not understand the quantum measurement problem – how microscopic states relate to measurements made by macroscopic laboratory apparatus. The problem is that the laws by which measurements are supposed to occur are not compatible with the measuring apparatus itself obeying the laws of quantum physics; but it is inconsistent for that apparatus to not be composed of matter that obeys these laws.
In terms of the relation of fundamental physics to macroscopic systems, the fundamental problem is we do not know how the micro laws determine the macro arrow of time – which is the future direction of time, which is the past; but that distinction is one of the most important characteristics of macro systems.
In terms of cosmology, I have emphasized above the uncertainty about the way the universe originated in some kind of quantum state, and whether or not there might exist a multiverse. However again the issues run deeper than this.
The fundamental issue is, what determines the existence and specific nature of the laws of physics? What chooses which laws of nature apply? These laws determine the evolution of the universe itself, and of the matter in the universe; but what determines them?
This is a meta-scientific issue, for no scientific experiment can resolve this question. However it gains its specific bite by realising the issue of fine-tuning of the universe for life. There are numerous ways in which the laws of physics and the nature of the universe seem remarkably suited for intelligent life to exist. Most universes we can conceive of would not allow any life at all to exist.
So the ultimate question in relating the cosmos to life is, what is the origin of this fine tuning?
The main scientific proposal in this regard is to suggest that our universe is just one of many in a multiverse. If there are enough varied universes in existence in a multiverse, it becomes more or less certain that there will be life in at least one of them.
However this proposition is not testable, so its scientific status is questionable. The issue is in reality a metaphysical or philosophical one; the inability of science to give an answer is just one aspect of the limits of what can be determined by the scientific method.
– the understanding of love.
These are of great significance to humanity. Science can explore some of the associated conditions for each of these topics, but cannot in each case enter the core of the topic itself.
For example, there are no machines that can measure the beauty of a painting, or that can experimentally determine how evil an act is. Indeed there are no units for beauty (‘two milli-Rembrants’) or for good and evil (‘one micro-Hitler’). The attempt to set up such experiments on a purely scientific basis would be absurd.
That does not mean making judgements in these areas is absurd: on the contrary they are all important parts of human life. The point simply is that they lie outside the strictly limited domain of science itself.
The implication is that there are different types of knowledge and understanding important to us: there is that accessible by the scientific method, but additionally philosophical and moral knowledge, art and literature, personal knowledge, mystical experience can all be significant to us.
One can still use methods similar to those used in science in understanding these areas, looking for predictive power and adopting a form of critical realism, but the data used will be quite different – often involving individual personal experiences, for example, rather than repeatable laboratory situations. Indeed it is in the uniqueness of experience that much of life’s richness is captured; but science is searching for the common core that can be reliably tested for in identical situations.
One should note here that science by itself does not either confirm or deny a spiritual or religious understanding of the universe. Those making that link are following an illegitimate line of argument that cannot survive critical scrutiny.
Is it not perhaps the human sciences that can give guidance to humanity and tackle issues such as those mentioned above? What about the possible contributions of anthropology, sociology, economics, political studies, psychology?
In principle they can indeed help considerably, but there are significant problems related to their use that cannot be resolved on a strictly scientific basis.
The first problem is the lack of consensus, indeed the considerable fragmentation of the social and human sciences, even at the foundations. This is in contrast to the considerable degree of unity of understanding apparent in the ‘hard’ sciences. Consequently, almost any interpretation or proposal one makes in relation to the issues mentioned above will be vigorously disputed by some faction or other. So it is difficult to decide whether progress in understanding is being attained.
The second problem, related to the first, is the fundamentalism that has been apparent in many attempts to relate human sciences to human affairs. Partial and incomplete theories or explanations have been trumpeted to be the whole truth, and used to vigorously denounce those holding opposing views, even when there may be valid support for the contrasting proposals; and that is the essence of all fundamentalisms.
The way this has happened across many of the human sciences has been described in an illuminating way by Steven Pinker in his book The Blank Slate. Examples are the culture-biology tensions in understanding human behaviour, and contrasting approaches to understanding the mind-brain relationship. These partial understandings that have been proclaimed to be the whole truth (for example, Skinner’s behaviourist psychology) have inevitably been demeaning of our deep human nature.
The scientific method has often come across as incapable of providing a worthwhile understanding of humanity.
The third problem is the implied ethical stances and value choices that have been implicitly assumed and taken to be valid in many social science analyses – particularly in economics and politics – and have then shaped the resulting suggested understanding of human affairs.
Again this is often done with a dogmatic presumption that this is the only way of understanding how things could be. This may have improved somewhat in recent times, but nevertheless an explicit exploration of the ethical presuppositions underlying analyses in the human sciences is relatively rare.
The key point, then, is that these ethical understandings, which fundamentally shape the outcome of any analysis, cannot come from science itself – they have to come from elsewhere. Overall, science is concerned with the means rather than the ends of life, and this concern is built into its very nature. That is the reason it cannot deal with such issues.
3.3 What is the nature of ethics?
There are many options that have been advanced through the ages.
The claim I will make is that deep ethics is kenotic: that is, it is based in generosity and love, and involves the capacity and willingness for forgiveness and reconciliation, which in turn means giving up the need for revenge, in order to attain the greater good. On occasion it can involve the ultimate of sacrifice on behalf of the other, even the enemy, because that is the way to turn the hardened heart, to convert an enemy to a friend, and so to create the true security that comes from being surrounded by friends rather than enemies.
The implication is not that one is always sacrificing on behalf of others, but rather that one is prepared to do so when the context is such that a move of this kind can have a transformational quality.
This moves ethics to a totally new regime: the arena of deep ethics that can indeed transform context and situation, in a way that is paradoxical because what was impossible in the old context becomes possible in the new, for the hardened heart can indeed on occasion be touched and transformed.
This is the only ethics that can create true security by fundamentally transforming the situation. It is recognised as an aspect of the highest good by all the major religions; and one can suggest therefore that it is indeed the true nature of a realist ethic, deeply imbedded in the nature of the universe, that would indeed be recognised as such by ethically advanced intelligent beings anywhere in the universe.
In all human actions, the means used are as important as the ends, because you cannot attain ends based on one kind of values through means based on different values; and so the means used should be kenotic in nature in order to attain the good we envisage.
In order for ethical choices to be meaningful, it is crucial that the human mind has “free will”; that is, the individual can make choices expressing both their nature and their conscious decisions about the way they want to act. We must be responsible for our actions in some serious sense.
Many scientists in various ways deny that free will exists, because of the way that physics and chemistry underlie neuronal functioning and hence brain activity, as outlined above. It seems as if our brain is a computer that computes output according to immutable laws of physics, its operations shaped by either our evolutionary history or our culture in such a way that consciousness is a mere epi-phenomenon superimposed on its unconscious operations, with the disastrous implications that “there is no sound biological (or ideological) basis for selfhood, willpower, freedom, or responsibility”.
The response to this deterministic and reductionist denial of the core of personhood is multiple. This view is based on laboratory results that fail to take into account the timescales and complexity of real-life interactions, and it does not adequately represent the way the human mind develops and functions as part of a distributed cognitive network . It fails to take into account top-down action in the brain, together with the causal effectiveness of consciousnes.
And above all, if it were actually true, then science would not be possible, because we would not have the power to assess theories on the basis of their internal consistency and compatibility with the data.
Our brains would be computing output in some internally determined way that would not necessarily relate to any concept we might have of rationally deciding whether theories are scientifically acceptable or not. The whole supposed basis of the scientific enterprise would turn out to be a charade.
Finally in looking at the relation of rationality to other human attributes, it is important to note the Cartesian error of considering the essential feature of human existence as being rationality alone.
The mind is an integral party of a being imbued with internal affective states as well as external senses. Feelings and emotions are just as much core human capacities as thinking is, and have evolved to what they are because they serve vital functions in human life. In essence they continuously evaluate our situation as being satisfactory or unsatisfactory, and signal both the conscious and unconscious brain when change is needed.
Without emotion, intellect cannot function adequately; and this can be clearly demonstrated in the case of patients who have suffered damage to the emotional centres in the brain.
Actually the relation goes much further than this: emotions underlie the development of rationality in neuro-scientific terms. They provide a value system that guides the development of the intellect in response to internal and external senses and experiences, as the individual interacts with family and society.
The implication is that the theoretical concept of pure rational brain activity is an illusion. Rational cogitation is always part and parcel of an ongoing integral activity in which emotion and reason and values interweave with each other. We are able to restrain the emotional side in order to arrive at rational conclusions in accord with our value system, and science is the system par excellence for doing so.
The sources of values that help guide the higher emotions are as important to our lives as the rationality that assesses what is happening on the basis of those values. Science can help us determine if we can attain our chosen goals, and see the outcomes that will follow from our chosen values; but it cannot itself substitute for the human choices of such values and goals.
Essential features of a full human life are faith and hope, driven by the need to make life choices in the face of uncertainty and adversity (and we note here that even atheism is a faith). Rationality, based on impartial analysis of repeated experience and carefully collected evidence, is what gives us our ability to plan sensibly and successfully in the face of reality and its inherent limitations, but hope is often needed in order to continue surviving and functioning in the face of desperate situations – to fight against the odds.
Indeed that has been abundantly clear in the recent history of South Africa- there were many times when the rational thing would have been to give up in despair. But the miracle of the political transition happened without the country descending into wholesale bloodshed, because of the political and moral leadership provided by Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.
Part of the point is that the non-rational clinging to hope is itself part of the transformational process. It is an active factor in changing the context in which we live, and hence the outcomes of our choices and actions.
This process has an element of faith – faith in what might happen if hope is pursued. But faith is needed anyhow to provide a basis for thought, values, and action, for a number of reasons, even though it is itself guided by thoughts and values. Faith is needed when the evidence is incomplete; hope when the evidence is against you.
First, metaphysical uncertainty is inevitable in terms of ascertaining the underlying nature of reality, as pointed out by Immanuel Kant, and so in order to have some philosophical position to live by, we need to make choices concerning our metaphysical worldviews that cannot be proven to be right (we may be totally persuaded they are true, but that is not a logical proof).
Second, ethical stances also cannot be proven to be right or wrong, but we have to make choices here too, as they guide all our other choices (and making no consciously thought-out choice is itself a choice, in this context).
Third, in everyday choices we are always proceeding on the basis of inadequate information, and have to proceed on the faith and hope that our judgements are right (in choosing business partners, life companions, what career to pursue, and so on). We have to trust some people, thereby accepting that we are not in full control of what happens.
Indeed this applies even in science: setting up a scientific project is an exercise in hope.
Finally, we are inevitably concerned about the future – where this is all going to end. Faith and hope naturally arise in this context. These are crucial elements in our exercise of volition.
Thus there are important roles for both rationality and hope in human life, but there is an ongoing tension between them, for rationality is based on logic and proof, but faith functions where there can be no proof. We cannot live without it. Thus in many ways the concept of a purely rational, securely evidence-based approach to life is an illusion. Life is much richer than that.
However there is a crucial final point. It is not true that all exercises of faith and hope are equal. Like all our abilities, they too can be used rightly or wrongly. This is where the exercise of discernment is essential. Some faiths, and in particular fundamentalist faiths, are destructive and to be avoided; some hopes are evil.
Thus faith and hope, like our actions, have to be guided by ethics – value choices of what are acceptable goals for each of us.
Each of Rationality, Emotions, Ethics, Faith and Hope are influenced by each of the other, with reason being the key player trying to bring the others into harmony. The instinctive brain underlies this as does the unconscious.
There is a subtle tension here between the natures of reason and hope. Reason can help us discern which faiths are reasonable faiths, and which hopes are ethical hopes. This does not deny what has been said before, but indicates how rather then denying their important role, reason plays a crucial role in the exercise of faith and hope.
This is an important point. I note here two aspects of this crucial tension. First, in the end, as with all other choices we make, faith and hope must be judged by their outcomes – “By their fruits ye shall know them”.
Second, those outcomes in turn are to be judged relative to a universal ethical base: are they in the end promoting generosity and love among human beings, or not? This implies that the faith and hope we choose to live by should be kenotic in nature, in order that our resulting actions can attain the good we aspire to. Reason can help us in this endeavour.
A main tension in human life is that between intellect, faith, and hope, specifically between impersonal rational analysis, driven by curiosity and the desire to understand both our universe and whatever life situations may face us on the one hand, and on the other hand, faith and hope, driven both by the desire to fulfill our deepest natural desires, and the need to make life choices in the face of uncertainty and adversity. This interaction is guided by a subtle interaction between intellect, values, and emotions.
We can engage with life in different ways: mainly on a scientific basis, obtaining rational impersonal answers based on simplified analytic models and repeatable experimental observations, with all the strengths and limitations that entails, or alternatively in terms of personal and communal faith and hope, based on wider aspects of our experience, and addressing other dimensions of understanding.
Either approach by itself is partial and limited.
The suggestion is that we need a focus on the nature of being human that involves the integral whole – that celebrates and nurtures an ever-changing and deepening interaction between rationality, emotion, values, faith, and hope. This is nothing other than an old-fashioned approach that recognizes and celebrates the classical virtues of faith, hope, and charity – but also takes the rationality of science into serious account, with the whole guided by values of a kenotic nature.
The interaction between them has the potential to help produce the kind of integrative worldview, incorporating all these elements, that will ultimately be most satisfying.
Actually this is all obvious – one only has to emphasize it because so many clever people deny the obvious. | 2019-04-24T20:55:31Z | https://www.metanexus.net/rationality-and-emotion-faith-and-hope/ |
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Senior’s and U16’s in full swing!
The Seniors are finally training indoors after a hard 6 weeks on the track! Tuesday’s at 6:30pm you’ll find the seniors working hard down at Gillespie Sports. Fitness sessions will continue at the Uni Loop from 6pm on Wednesdays as well, a great commitment from the group as they were originally intended to be optional.
The Young Reds in the U16’s began their hard work on Monday night with a grueling fitness session at Campbelltown Oval. They’ll continue to do so every two weeks in between indoor training nights, so tuned for more updates there!
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by Elizabeth Royte for Ensia. It makes a strong case for how much food and other economic and community benefits urban farming can produce–and thus why a yardfarming revolution is essential.
Midway through spring, the nearly bare planting beds of Carolyn Leadley’s Rising Pheasant Farms, in the Poletown neighborhood of Detroit, barely foreshadow the cornucopian abundance to come. It will be many months before Leadley is selling produce from this one-fifth-acre plot. But the affable young farmer has hardly been idle, even during the snowiest days of winter. Twice daily, she has been trekking from her house to a small greenhouse in her side yard, where she waves her watering wand over roughly 100 trays of sprouts, shoots and microgreens. She sells this miniature bounty, year round, at the city’s eastern market and to restaurateurs delighted to place some hyperlocal greens on their guests’ plates.
Leadley is a key player in Detroit’s vibrant communal and commercial farming community, which in 2014 produced nearly 400,000 pounds (18,000 kg) of produce — enough to feed more than 600 people — in its more than 1,300 community, market, family and school gardens. Other farms in postindustrial cities are also prolific: In 2008, Philadelphia’s 226 community and squatter gardens grew roughly 2 million pounds of mid-summer vegetables and herbs, worth US$4.9 million. Running at full bore, Brooklyn’s Added-Value Farm, which occupies 2.75 acres, funnels 40,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables into the low-income neighborhood of Red Hook. And in Camden, New Jersey — an extremely poor city of 80,000 with only one full-service supermarket — community gardeners at 44 sites harvested almost 31,000 pounds (14,000 kg) of vegetables during an unusually wet and cold summer. That’s enough food during the growing season to feed 508 people three servings a day.
That researchers are even bothering to quantify the amount of food produced on tiny city farms — whether community gardens, like those of Camden and Philly, or for-profit operations, like Leadley’s — is testament to the nation’s burgeoning local-foods movement and its data-hungry supporters. Young farmers are, in increasing numbers, planting market gardens in cities, and “local” produce (a term with no formal definition) now fills grocery shelves across the U.S., from Walmart to Whole Foods, and is promoted in more than 150 nations around the world.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports that 800 million people worldwide grow vegetables or fruits or raise animals in cities, producing an astonishing 15 to 20 percent of the world’s food. In developing nations, city dwellers farm for subsistence, but in the U.S., urban ag is more often driven by capitalism or ideology. The U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn’t track numbers of city farmers, but based on demand for its programs that fund education and infrastructure in support of urban-ag projects, and on surveys of urban ag in select cities, it affirms that business is booming. How far — and in what direction — can this trend go? What portion of a city’s food can local farmers grow, at what price, and who will be privileged to eat it? And can such projects make a meaningful contribution to food security in an increasingly crowded world?
Like anyone who farms in a city, Leadley waxes eloquent on the freshness of her product. Pea shoots that have traveled 3 miles (4.8 km) to grace a salad are bound to taste better and be more nutritious, she says, than those that have traveled half a continent or farther. “One local restaurant that I sell to used to buy its sprouts from Norway,” Leadley says. Fresher food also lasts longer on shelves and in refrigerators, reducing waste.
Despite their relatively small size, urban farms grow a surprising amount of food, with yields that often surpass those of their rural cousins. This is possible for a couple reasons. First, city farms don’t experience heavy insect pressure, and they don’t have to deal with hungry deer or groundhogs. Second, city farmers can walk their plots in minutes, rather than hours, addressing problems as they arise and harvesting produce at its peak. They can also plant more densely because they hand cultivate, nourish their soil more frequently and micromanage applications of water and fertilizer.
As social enterprises, community gardens operate in an alternate financial universe: they don’t sustain themselves with sales, nor do they have to pay employees.Though they don’t get as much press as for-profit farms and heavily capitalized rooftop operations, community gardens — which are collectively tended by people using individual or shared plots of public or private land, and have been a feature in U.S. cities for well over a century — are the most common form of urban agriculture in the nation, producing far more food and feeding more people, in aggregate, than their commercial counterparts. As social enterprises, community gardens operate in an alternate financial universe: they don’t sustain themselves with sales, nor do they have to pay employees. Instead, they rely on volunteer or cheap youth labor, they pay little or nothing in rent, and they solicit outside aid from government programs and foundations that support their social and environmental missions. These may include job training, health and nutrition education, and increasing the community’s resilience to climate change by absorbing stormwater, counteracting the urban heat island effect and converting food waste into compost.
Few would begrudge Ayer her loss leader, but such practices can undercut for-profit city farmers who are already struggling to compete with regional farmers at crowded urban markets and with cheap supermarket produce shipped from California and Mexico. Leadley, of Rising Pheasant Farms, realized long ago that she wouldn’t survive selling only the vegetables from her outdoor garden, which is why she invested in a plastic-draped greenhouse and heating system. Her tiny shoots, sprouts, amaranth and kohlrabi leaves grow year-round; they grow quickly — in the summer, Leadley can make a crop in seven days — and they sell for well over a dollar an ounce.
Nodding toward her backyard plot, Leadley says, “I grow those vegetables because they look good on the farm stand. They attract more customers to our table, and I really love growing outdoors.” But it’s the microgreens that keep Leadley from joining the ranks of the vast majority of U.S. farmers and taking a second job.
Mchezaji Axum, an agronomist with the University of the District of Columbia, the first exclusively urban land-grant university in the nation, helps urban farmers increase their yields whether they are selling into wealthy markets, like Leadley, or poorer markets, like Ayer. He promotes the use of plant varieties adapted to city conditions (short corn that produces four instead of two ears, for example). He also recommends biointensive methods, such as planting densely, intercropping, applying compost, rotating crops and employing season-extension methods (growing cold-tolerant vegetables like kale, spinach or carrots in winter hoop houses, for example, or starting plants in cold frames — boxes with transparent tops that let in sunlight but protect plants from extreme cold and rain).
“You learn to improve your soil health, and you learn how to space your plants to get more sunshine,” Axum says. Surveying D.C.’s scores of communal gardens, Axum has been surprised by how little food they actually grow. “People aren’t using their space well. More than 90 percent aren’t producing intensively. Some people just want to grow and be left alone.
Axum is all about scaling up and aggregating hyperlocal foods to meet the demands of large buyers like city schools, hospitals or grocery stores. Selling to nearby institutions, say food policy councils — established by grassroots organizations and local governments to strengthen and support local food systems — is key to making urban food systems more sustainable and resilient, to say nothing of providing a living to local growers. But scaling up often requires more land, and therefore more expensive labor to cultivate it, in addition to changes in local land use and other policies, marketing expertise and efficient distribution networks.
Link doesn’t grow microgreens — the secret sauce for so many commercial operations — because he can break even on volume: His farm occupies an entire city block. Annie Novak, who co-founded New York City’s first for-profit rooftop farm in 2009, doesn’t have the luxury of space. She realized early on that she couldn’t grow a wide enough diversity of food to satisfy her community-supported agriculture customers in just 5,800 square feet (540 square meters) of shallow raised beds. “So I partnered with a farm upstate to supplement and diversify the boxes,” she says. Now, Novak focuses on niche and value-added products. “I make a hot sauce from my peppers and market the bejesus out of it,” she says. She also grows microgreens for restaurants, plus honey, herbs, flowers and “crops that are narratively interesting, like purple carrots, or heirloom tomatoes, which give us an opportunity to educate people about the value of food, green spaces and our connection to nature,” she says.
Sometimes being strategic with crop selection isn’t enough. Brooklyn Grange, a for-profit farm atop two roofs in New York City, grows more than 50,000 pounds (23,000 kg) of tomatoes, kale, lettuce, carrots, radishes and beans, among other crops, each year. It sells them through its CSA, at farm stands and to local restaurants. But to further boost its income, Brooklyn Grange also offers a summerlong training program for beekeepers (US$850 tuition), yoga classes and tours, and it rents its Edenic garden spaces, which have million-dollar views of the Manhattan skyline, for photo shoots, weddings, private dinners and other events.
On a miserable March morning, with a sparkling layer of ice glazing a foot of filthy snow, a coterie of Chicago’s urban farmers toils in shirtsleeves and sneakers, their fingernails conspicuously clean. In their gardens, no metal or wood scrap accumulates in corners, no chickens scratch in hoop-house soil. In fact, these farmers use no soil at all. Their densely planted basil and arugula leaves sprout from growing medium in barcoded trays. The trays sit on shelves stacked 12 feet (3.7 meters) high and illuminated, like tanning beds, by purple and white lights. Fans hum, water gurgles, computer screens flicker.
[W]ith 25 high-density crops per year, as opposed to a conventional farmer’s five or so, CEA yields are 10 to 20 times higher than the same crop grown outdoors.FarmedHere, the nation’s largest player in controlled environment agriculture — CEA —pumps out roughly a million pounds (500,000 kg) per year of baby salad greens, basil and mint in its 90,000-square-foot (8,000-square-meter) warehouse on the industrial outskirts of Chicago. Like many hydroponic or aquaponic operations (in which water from fish tanks nourishes plants, which filter the water before it’s returned to the fish), the farm has a futuristic feel — all glowing lights and stainless steel. Employees wear hairnets and nitrile gloves. But without interference from weather, insects or even too many people, the farm quickly and reliably fulfills year-round contracts with local supermarkets, including nearly 50 Whole Foods Markets.
“We can’t keep up with demand,” Nick Greens, a deejay turned master grower, says.
Unlike outdoor farms, CEA has no call for pesticides and contributes no nitrogen to waterways. Its closed-loop irrigation systems consume 10 times less water than conventional systems. And with 25 high-density crops per year, as opposed to a conventional farmer’s five or so, CEA yields are 10 to 20 times higher than the same crop grown outdoors — in theory sparing forests and grasslands from the plow.
Is CEA the future of urban farming? It produces a lot of food in a small space, to be sure. But until economies of scale kick in, these operations — which are capital intensive to build and maintain — must concentrate exclusively on high-value crops like microgreens, winter tomatoes and herbs.
Reducing food miles reduces transit-related costs, as well as the carbon emissions associated with transport, packaging and cooling. But growing indoors under lights, with heating and cooling provided by fossil fuels, may negate those savings. When Louis Albright, an emeritus professor of biological and environmental engineering at Cornell University, dug into the numbers, he discovered that closed-system farming is expensive, energy intensive and, at some latitudes, unlikely to survive on solar or wind power. Growing a pound of hydroponic lettuce in Ithaca, New York, Albright reports, generates 8 pounds (4 kg) of carbon dioxide at the local power plant: a pound of tomatoes would generate twice that much. Grow that lettuce without artificial lights in a greenhouse and emissions drop by two thirds.
In the world’s poorest nations, city dwellers have always farmed for subsistence. But more of them are farming now than ever before. In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, it’s estimated that 40 percent of the urban population is engaged in agriculture. Long-time residents and recent transplants alike farm because they’re hungry, they know how to grow food, land values in marginal areas (under power lines and along highways) are low, and inputs like organic wastes — fertilizer — are cheap. Another driver is the price of food: People in developing nations pay a far higher percentage of their total income for food than Americans do, and poor transportation and refrigeration infrastructure make perishable goods, like fruits and vegetables, especially dear. Focusing on these high-value crops, urban farmers both feed themselves and supplement their incomes.
In the U.S., urban farming is likely to have its biggest impact on food security in places that, in some ways, resemble the global south — that is, in cities or neighborhoods where land is cheap, median incomes are low and the need for fresh food is high. Detroit, by this metric, is particularly fertile ground. Michael Hamm, a professor of sustainable agriculture at Michigan State University, calculated that the city, which has just under 700,000 residents and more than 100,000 vacant lots (many of which can be purchased, thanks to the city’s recent bankruptcy, for less than the price of a refrigerator), could grow three quarters of its current vegetable consumption and nearly half its fruit consumption on available parcels of land using biointensive methods. | 2019-04-18T18:36:20Z | http://yardfarmers.us/urban-farming-is-booming-but-what-does-it-really-yield/ |
This is a hydro power project in the Seetawaka Ganga Tributary of the Kelani River which was identified as having a potential of around 30 MW.
However this project will be developed as a mini-hydro plant. Surveying will be commenced by end of 2013. | 2019-04-24T10:52:58Z | http://powermin.gov.lk/english/?portfolio=seetawaka-hydro-power |
film profile], is now preparing his feature debut, which is due to commence filming on location in Italy next April.
The project, entitled Made in Italy, is a comedy developed by British outfit CrossDay Productions and penned in its entirety by the director himself. The story centres on Robert (Liam Neeson), a bohemian artist who travels from London to Tuscany with his estranged son Jack (Micheál Richardson) to make a quick sale of the house they have inherited from his late wife. This is the third important role for Neeson's son Micheál Richardson, following his involvement in Brady Corbet's musical Vox Lux (premiered at Venice two months ago) and the US TV series Big Dogs. Back in October 2017, actors Bill Nighy and Jack Lowden were announced to star, but they have now been replaced by Neeson and his son.
British distribution company HanWay Films has not disclosed the official release date yet, but its representatives have brought Made in Italy to the American Film Market, which opened in Santa Monica on 31 October. | 2019-04-22T12:27:41Z | https://www.cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/362975/ |
Promoting art and artists in Leicester since 1882 and encouraging the practice and appreciation of original art throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Jacqui Gallon has been awarded one of the162 A-N Artists Bursaries in the UK in 2019 which will fund her participation in the annual Art & Archaeology course in the Orkney Islands and three days' printmaking with Charles Shearer. . . .
Siyuan's floral paintings range from the traditional Chinese court style using Chinese ink and pigments on silk or rice paper to a more western style of oil on canvas or board.
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LSA President Lars Tharp explains why saving the painting is of national significance, and of particular importance to Leicestershire.
Douglas Smith has generously funded the creation of this website as a gift to Leicester Society of Artists commemorating his 27 years as LSA President 1987-2014. | 2019-04-26T16:27:54Z | http://www.leicestersocietyofartists.co.uk/ |
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Over the past years, the quantity of data created has increased in a very significant way. Databases and more generally data stores are now installed on servers, desktop computers but also on mobile devices. As a result, distributed data stores technologies have been developed to link these data by using some communication technologies.
In this dissertation, a Java toolkit for creating distributed data stores applications is designed and developed by using Java abstraction mechanisms. Before the development of the toolkit, some middleware technologies are studied in order to establish the communication between the different data stores. At the end of the project, the toolkit is implemented inside a concrete application scenario, that is, a client application which manages several libraries which have their own database.
The toolkit has been created modular with two layers. The first layer is the middleware layer composed of the SQLSpaces and JGroups modules, the middleware technologies that have been selected after the experiments. The second layer is the data layer composed of the MySQL and RDF data stores modules. Transfer transparency between RDF data stores and databases has been implemented and data are transferred between data stores by using command objects representing commands sent to one or many data stores.
You can find below the full dissertation report. | 2019-04-25T01:47:31Z | https://www.cyril-grandjean.fr/en/category/ddbs-toolkit |
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Hey! Griffin I love your work. I follow you since Indie Mogul. I really want to submit any of my short films to the film fights page but since I dont have a group I cant. Yesterday I sent you a request or something like that to join your group. Im from Argentina. We dont have film fights here... Would you accept my request? Sorry for my bad English. Thanks for reading. Bye!
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Merci Jaklin, toutes ces vidéos sont superbes !!! | 2019-04-19T11:04:43Z | http://georgia.unblog.fr/2016/10/28/et-si-cetait-vrai/ |
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Favorite movies Desu Noto 1 & 2, A Clockwork Orange, The Fifth Element, LotR Series, HP Series... Favorite bands / musical artists Voltaire, The Brobdingnagian Bards, Emerald Rose, Nightmare, Culture Club, Within Temptation Favorite writers Author - Terry Goodkind Favorite games Tetris! [And the Spyros games...though A New Beginning really isn't that good.] Favorite gaming platform Whatever I can play Tetris and Spyro on. Tools of the Trade Camera, pencil and paper Other Interests Try finding something that's not part of my interests.
Kitty Von Bismarck was an orange tabby cat who found me coming home the eve of St. Patrick's Day, 2010. He was chasing Kitty, my neighbor's Calico, across the driveway, where she decidedly turned and hit him. He wasted no time in turning his tail up and marching his way to mewhere she then tried to chase him across the yard, hissing and spitting.
I chased Kitty away, far as I could tell this new cat had done nothing to her. He purred, allowing me to pet him and hold him; he was skinny, I could feel his ribs. I laid out food and water bowls for him,wondering where he had come from. No one knew had moved into town anywhere near my house, and I had certainly never seen him before.
He was still around when my parents arrived home an hour or so later, just as friendly to them as he was to me. They couldn't figure out where he had come from either, though my dad supposed he was around 2 years in age.
Days went by. Weeks went by. The little orange tabby still strutted around our backyard, he just wasn't underweight anymore, and was larger than Kitty. Kitty still didn't like him, she hissed and tried to swat him whenever he came near.
My family let him on the back porch so Kitty wouldn't eat his food. Leave him alone too long, and I ended up with cat poop to clean up. Leave the kitchen door open, and I had to chase him through the house. A little flea collar was a nice help, as my father then stopped complaining about any flea bites when he picked up Bizzy, as I had begun to call him.
My father told me, "Looks like he's not leaving...If he's going to hang around you should get him neutered." I started looking around at the Vet Clinics,I didn't have a lot of money, and anyone with a pet knows they can get expensive. After a few days, "you should get him neutered" turned into "you should get him neutered and get his shots done". Which later turned into "get this test done, and that test done...".
Borrowing a pet carrier from Quentin's girlfriend, Aja, I brought Bismarck to the Vet. I needed my father's help getting him in, and he cried the whole way. We believe he was scared we were going to dump him somewhere!
A little timid when first brought back home, he quickly came out of it, he rather enjoyed being able to strut through the house...even if he was only starting one room at a time. He found my room without being shown, and jumped right up onto the bed, a nice loud purr following suit. Despite my father's reaction, I bought a food and water bowl into my roomBismarck decided he liked eating in my room better than the kitchen or back porch.
Months went by; he quickly learned his way around the house,and was very vocal when he wanted attention or decided he wanted to go outside. He loved playing with his toys,especially the ones on stretchy strings and his squeaky mouse. He enjoyed bottle caps, too; but would stop the moment he knew you were watching him. He gave my brother John a strange look every time he was called"Mix-Master Biz".
The foot of my bed was his. I made the mistake of sitting there once, and he tried to push me off rather than choose a different area to lie on.
On Wednesday, the 18th of August, Bismarck and I were playing in my room when I noticed a flea. I promptly brought him outside, I would have to give him a bath later. I worked that day, and the next,and the next. Today, Saturday the 21st,I slept in, later than I had intended to. My mother had fed Bismarck just a couple hours earlier, and we decided since we both were off work to givehim his flea bath.
I went outside, calling him, taking his little mouse toy with me. He didn't come, I walked around, looking in all his usual hiding spots, but couldn't find him anywhere. Then I saw him, curled up onthe side of the house beside the glass doors to the pool room. I called him, he didn't move. I went up to him, he looked up at me slowly. His right hind leg had deep red marks in it.
I ran inside calling my mother, she wasn't answering, but Quentin heard me, and ran downstairs. "Get Mom," I told him, "Bismarck's hurt."
He ran into my mother's room as I ran back outside. I picked Bismarck up carefully, his right hind leg just hung. He felt "top heavy". I met my mother at the backdoor, we brought him upstairs, and she looked at his leg. It bent in every direction, and his thigh was like a blood pocket. I grabbed my wallet as Quentin called his girlfriendwe had to find a Veterinary Clinic open after 4pm on a Saturday. Easier said than done.
The three of jumped in the van and started down Lexington Avenue,originally to get Aja and Ashton. My mother was holding a crying Bismarck and Quentin was on the phone with Aja trying tofigure out where we were going to go. We skipped picking up Aja and Ashton, as we found somewhere out of town to go.
I stopped in front of PetSmart, my mother got out and ran inside with Bismarck as I parked the van. Initially the nurses at the hospital centre there were just going in the order everyone had shown up, my mother trying to keep Bismarck from crying and jumping away from the nearby dogs. After my brother and I ran up the nurses asked us what was going on, and we were quickly seen to a room.
A nurse came in, took a quick look at Bizzy, and said it looked like he had been hit by a car.
He was taken back to have IVs attached and X-rays taken. The upper part of his little leg was in shambles, they said a brace wouldn't be able to fix it, they would haveto put a plate in, and that would be if they didn't have to amputate it alltogether.
"But that isn't what concerns us," the Vet told us, pulling another X-ray up on screen.
The car hit had busted his diaphragm. All his lower organs were pressing up against his heart and lungs.
If they could get his stable, they could transfer him to an emergency animal hospital not too far away, where they could attempt to move his organs back to where they should be. It requires special training that most Vets don't have, and it's a procedure rarely done. IF he were to survive that, they would have to make sure he was stable again before they could attempt the leg. And IF he survived everything, he would be spending a few weeks in intensive care, if not longer,and then he could still get an infection which would be dangerous. Either way, he'd be in a lot of pain for along time. Overall I'd be spending over $5,000, and chances are high he wouldn't even make it.
I made the hardest decision I can remember making, and had him put down. Quentin, mom, and I said our goodbyes, and were there with him as they did it. It was like he just fell asleep.
Now I don't have a little orange tabby greeting me each day I come home from work. No little Bismarck crying in the hall because he wants to play and everybody's busy.
Haven't seen or talked to you in such a long while.
It's been almost a year since you've been on. Just wanted to stop by and let you know that I've been thinking of you and hope you're doing well.
It's ~ChiiLuna on my new account.
Sure am! =^^= I had some serious RL issues, mainly work related that prevented my online time a lot. But yes, I am back! | 2019-04-24T21:04:29Z | https://www.deviantart.com/veychyryn |
Finally take for good the fact that Carphone Warehouse announced a month ago: there will be Nokia Lumia 900 European in the second quarter (June or earlier), 480 euros before taxes and subsidies of the operators.
The version for Europe the Lumia 900 loses LTE connectivity, but instead includes Up to 42 Mbps HSPA +. Will be available in cyan bright, Matt Black and bright white. Although there was talk of a Europe 12-megapixel sensor, the camera will remain the same (8 Megapixel, flash dual-LED and lens Carl Zeiss f/2.2).
As you know, the Lumia 900 differs from the 800 on the screen, which happens to be of 4.3 inch. During his presentation at CES, we think that it was exclusively an adaptation of the Nokia Lumia 800 to the American taste, but the idea that came to Europe was gaining momentum. Be this phone too late with? Windows Phone handle?
Nokia Lumia 910 Coming in May with 12MP Camera? | 2019-04-21T14:03:17Z | https://www.ezinesports.com/nokia-lumia-900-will-come-to-europe-in-the-second-quarter/ |
The French AMC 34 Light Tank was designed or the reconnaissance role within the French Mechanised Cavalry units, its weight exceeded its original design estimations, so was underpowered and prone to breakdowns. This resulted in a level of unpopularity within the French Army and only 12 were built by Renault with production ending in 1934, all of which were withdrawn from service by 1939. Different turret layouts and main guns were developed and employed. | 2019-04-25T05:30:27Z | http://tanknutdave.com/the-french-amc-34-tank/ |
As a consequence of the slowdown in the growth rate of China’s economy, the ‘new normal’, consumers have eased their demand for some FMCG categories. Chocolate has been one of the impacted categories and has seen a softening since 2015. This category has also been negatively impacted by the rise of healthy eating and natural foods. According to Kantar Worldpanel’s national urban Chinese household panel from March 2015, the annual penetration and frequency of chocolate category has continued to decline. In the 52 weeks ending September 2016 penetration and frequency have dropped to 72% and 4.6 respectively.
Gifting plays an important role in the chocolate market but the contribution of this channel is shirking. However, Chinese families received more expensive chocolate as gifts last year and among those the proportion of imported products increased too. This premiumisation trend is not enough though to offset the volume losses and the gifting sector in other categories is seeing much stronger performance. In the 52 weeks ending September, 2016, yogurt in gift channel saw 30% sales growth, followed by cereals with 20% sales increase, and wine and nutrient supplement also grew by 6.4% and 5% respectively.
Given these challenges what opportunities are there for the chocolate market in China?
E-commerce in China represents a particularly attractive channel with the growth of 27% for the chocolate category. Mondelez identified this opportunity and in earlier 2016 signed a deal with the Alibaba Group to sell its products on the Tmall platform. In China’s four key cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu), during the 52 weeks ending September 2016, more than 2.5 million urban families purchased chocolate through E-commerce, and this increased by 400,000 households versus year ago. Furthermore, E-commerce in prefecture level cities grew the fastest, among which young families accounted for more than half of the sales.
Chocolate has always been reliant on imported products and this is still true today with imported chocolate holding 45% of market sales and enjoying 3% growth (52 weeks to September 2016), and this is in the context of the whole category declining. E-commerce is the driving force behind this growth rate with 56% of E-commerce sales came from imported chocolate. This trend can also be seen in other FMCG categories with the average food category experiencing a growth rate of 55% via E-commerce which is 15 percentage points faster than non-food categories.
During the 52 weeks ending September 2016, the average price of gifting chocolate increased by 5.7%, which has been as a result of the premiumisation trend. Also the family pack has more than half of market share, and consumers mainly go to hypermarket to buy gifting and family pack chocolate. Thus these are key segments for chocolate manufacturers to further cultivate in.
China’s population is currently undergoing seismic shifts. Predictions based on NBS data show the number of people aged 15 to 29 will see a dramatic drop in the coming 5-10 years. Also, with the impact of two-child policy, the number of children aged 10 to 14 will see growth. Many manufacturers have already started to tap into this growing segment of the population. For example, Germany’s renowned gummy bears opened its Tmall flagship store last year. Some snack brands have also adapted their packaging by creating games that involve parents and kids playing together, developing the parenting-theme product line. Kids cheese is also seeing significant growth: based on Kantar Worldpanel’s urban household panel data the kids cheese segment grew by 22% in the 52 weeks ending September 2016, which doubled the total cheese category growth rate. Thus, having a plan for how to win in the kids segment will be key to growth for chocolate manufactures in China over the coming years. | 2019-04-23T22:07:23Z | https://www.kantarworldpanel.com/cn-en/news/Chinas-chocolate-market-faces-both-challenges-and-opportunities |
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It isn’t any surprise that nature captivates, mesmerises and inspires awe in us, like no other. Nor is it unusual that it serves as a recurring motif in countless works of art, representing life, change, reinvention, resilience and so much more.
For me, nature has been a great nurturer at a deep, spiritual level. It has taught me to be more 'present', appreciate, ponder, and internalise the positive from all living beings.
A little over a month ago, I came across a very moving quote by Insta poet, Tyler Kent White: “I promise if you keep searching for everything beautiful in this world, you will eventually become it”. It resonated so much with me, that I decided right then - as an exploratory exercise - to start penning down what I cherish the most about my personal experiences, what they taught me, how they made me who I am, and how they hopefully will shape me into a better person for the tomorrows to come.
It almost seemed inadequate to not draw parallels between all of these thoughts, and the glorious natural world around us. Words alone could not do justice to what I wanted to express. A lot was still being left unsaid. So for the very first time, I also take you along this journey through my camera lens.
What role does nature play in your life? I’d love to hear!
Vandana was recently at a special screening of Nat Geo-produced documentary Meet Machli, the World’s Most Famous Tiger that took place at the Culture Lab on World Endangered Species Day. | 2019-04-23T23:52:58Z | https://indiaculturelab.org/blog/nature-the-nurturer/ |
One of the many unique parts of Japanese culture foreigners find themselves intrigued with is the vending machine. They can be found almost everywhere around town, and it’s surprising to many foreigners that they are consistently carefully maintained. The products are stored at an appropriate temperature 24 hours a day, and available for purchase at any time, but the Japanese-only displays may be a put-off to foreigners. There have been many social media platforms that introduce Japan picking up vending machines as their topics recently. Well then, let us teach you more about Japan’s vending machines.
You can use 1000yen notes. You can insert 1000yen notes into the slot that sayd 1000yen, but not 2000yen or 5000yen notes.
Both old and new 500yen coins can be used.
In general, 1000yen notes, 500yen, 100yen, 50yen and 10yen coins can be used, but if the machine is out of change, you will have to insert another combination. Also, if the ‘out of change’ light is on, it means that there are no more coins left, so try to insert the exact amount in that situation.
If you notice that there is no change after inserting your money, pull on the lever to return your money.
Please take out the previous drink before buying the next. Continuing without removing the previous drink may damage the products or cause a blockage.
If the product does not come out, try contacting the number located below the coin insert area, or check with the shop if there is one located adjacent to it. An alarm will sound if you try to kick it.
Vending machines selling juice or coffee will allow you to choose cold or hot drinks. They may be displayed in English, but if not, the blue labels are cold drinks and the red ones are for hot drinks.
There are a variety of vending machines for food products, from snacks to ice cream, to cup noodles and hamburgers, and even noodle products.
There are vending machines that sell figurines and key chains, and cute anime goods.
Although vending machines can be found anywhere, there are special ones only located in a certain area. However, drink vending machines can be found anywhere, so do try buying from one while in Hakone. | 2019-04-19T10:22:33Z | http://enjoyhakone.com/what-to-know-about-vending-machines |
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The hypothesis is to find out possibilities in bringing back timber to Turkish construction market. The country has potential for both, industrial and the demand base. In Turkish building construction methods, structural application of timber has been disregareded since a long time. However, the timber industry started to develop in the last decades and has a pontential to compete with European standards. This positive progress of timber should continue through more researches and the prefabrication, so contemporary timber structural solutions can be regareded in Turkey again. The aim to lead the attention again to the timber industry and teh timber market in order to use the possibilities of 21st centruiescontemporary construction systems with the potential available in Turkey. This work is trying to push this aim through pointing out the hidden potential of Turkish timber construction. First of all, methods and constructions are presented. Based on this, the work coninues with a comparison of the industrial capacity and other construction industries as cement and steel industry. To conclude this for the most important affect of demand, const analyses are done based on a case study project in Istanbul. These analyses show the economical relations between a concrete building and a timber building. Further more two cases state the effects on costs if the production would be done in Turkey instead of importing timber. | 2019-04-25T08:44:37Z | http://repositum.tuwien.ac.at/obvutwhs/content/titleinfo/1610513 |
Paul joined ArchitecturePLB in 2007 as a Senior Architect. His experience has enabled him to take several large scale and complex schemes through design and construction phases, particularly in residential, healthcare and community sectors.
Amongst the high-profile projects that he has led is a high-rise student residences and University faculty building in the Victoria Park Conservation Area of Portsmouth that, at 33 storeys, is the tallest building in the City after only the Millennium Tower. The Mayflower student residences in central Southampton, fringing the City centre’s Cultural Quarter, has been Paul’s next challenge. With almost 1100 study bedrooms and a range of retail and leisure facilities, it is the largest off-campus mixed-use development yet promoted by the University of Southampton.
Add to these projects the smaller-scale but highly sensitive and complex developments of a doctors’ surgery in central Winchester, a new medical centre in Southampton and education project designs for sites in Greenwich and Brighton, the range of Paul’s expertise is self-evident.
Despite all this, Paul manages to maintain a commitment to teaching, acting as a visiting design and technology tutor and office mentor. | 2019-04-26T12:37:52Z | https://architectureplb.com/associates/paul-conway |
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam hope to beat Thailand to take gold at the women’s football event of the upcoming 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, according to Duong Vu Lam, head of the women’s football operational staff.
“At the 27th Games in Myanmar four years ago, we lost to Thailand 2-1 in the final. We come here with the highest goal of winning the women’s football event,” Lam said in a press conference on August 14 in Kuala Lumpur.
Women’s football was not in the programme of the 2015 Games in Singapore.
Lam said Vietnam are ready to take on their rivals and the pressure of expectations at the tournament.
The team have trained for more than a month at home and in Japan, gaining valuable experience.
The Vietnamese team arrived in Malaysia on August 13 and had a light training session on August 14’s morning. All players are in good health and feeling positive.
Speaking of their competitors, particularly Thailand and Myanmar, coach Mai Duc Chung said all national teams are strong and his team respect them all.
Meanwhile, coach Spencer Prior of Thailand was full of praise for Vietnam and Myanmar.
Prior said Vietnam have shown tremendous improvement recently while Myanmar are equally dangerous as seen in the several recent encounters. Prior reminded his players not to underestimate the two sides who were eager to end Thailand’s perfect record in the women’s football event, which was first introduced in the 1985 Bangkok SEA Games.
At the Games this year, the women’s football competition will be contested in a round-robin format with Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia in the fray.
Vietnam will open up against the Philippines at Stadium Arena, University Malaya on August 17. Then they will face Myanmar on August 20, Thailand on August 22 and Malaysia on August 24. | 2019-04-20T04:18:16Z | https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-aim-to-beat-thailand-in-sea-games/116336.vnp |
The King Ahasuerus who appears in the Book of Esther, is most probably Xerxes of history, and this conclusion is fortified by the resemblance of character and by certain chronological indications, the accounts of his life and character agreeing with the Book of Esther.
In the third year of his reign, Ahasuerus held a great feast and assembly in Shushan the palace following a council held to consider the invasion of Greece. He ordered his queen Vashti to be brought out, to show the people her beauty. On her refusal to violate her modesty, he divorced her. Four years afterwards, he married Esther, the cousin and ward of Mordecai.
Five months after this, Haman, one of his counsellors, having been slighted by Mordecai, prevailed upon the king to order the destruction of all the Jews in the empire. But before the day appointed for the massacre, Esther and Mordecai induced the king to put Haman to death, and to give the Jews the right of self-defense.
On this page you'll find some pictures of King Ahasuerus taken from my collection of antique Bibles and story books. You're welcomed to use these King Ahasuerus pictures in your art projects. Click on the illustrations below to see more details about saving a free image or about purchasing the images of King Ahasuerus at a higher resolution. | 2019-04-24T04:24:11Z | http://christianimagesource.com/king_ahasuerus_g359.html |
Patients with general and advanced medical issues are cared for within the 31 bed ward, St Raphael’s Unit. General and Advanced medical cases include cardiac, respiratory, oncology and infectious diseases.
St Raphael’s Unit staff aim to provide a high standard of medical nursing care in a comfortable and friendly environment in which patients and family members are encouraged to contribute to care planning.
The nursing staff are highly experienced and are qualified to care for the diverse range of patients within the unit. Medical nurses are able to co-ordinate and organise complex patient needs.
Visiting cardiologists provide specialist care for cardiac patients. Nursing staff are trained to care for those patients suffering heart attack and arrhythmias as well as the ongoing care needed for patients with heart failure. Diagnostic imaging services are provided on site by Hearts 1st and Queensland X-Ray.
The service includes specialist Respiratory Physicians who care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases. A Respiratory Clinical Nurse is also available to provide specialised care and education, particularly those patients requiring home oxygen and sleep apnoea support. The Queensland Respiratory Service provides diagnostic support.
St Raphael’s Unit also cares for patients with various forms of cancer. We offer a holistic palliative care service that is staffed by specialised palliative care nurses.
General Physician Dr Jacob Wembri specialises in infectious diseases and is highly experienced in this field. Prior to his arrival in Toowoomba in 2012, Dr Wembri was an Infection Diseases Specialist at the North Manchester General Hospital in the United Kingdom.
Our specialist doctors visit patients each day. Patients, family and carers can be involved in this conversation if invited by the patient.
Due to the complexity of medications often required for medical patients HPS Pharmacies provide regular support from a Clinical Pharmacist. A designated Community Liaison Nurse works to assist patients to either return to their own home or seek supported accommodation when needed.
A full range of allied health staff work on the ward providing care as needs are identified by medical and nursing staff. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Dietetic services are available.
St Raphael’s Unit staff regularly liaises with General Practitioners to ensure comprehensive and ongoing care of all patients. | 2019-04-18T23:00:16Z | https://www.svpht.org.au/our-services/clinical-services/medical-st-raphaels-unit |
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From the last census, 50% of people in AB107PW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Airyhall / Broomhill / Garthdee .
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By telling others about AB107PW, you're helping them to get a better idea what the area is like. | 2019-04-20T07:14:15Z | https://www.postcodearea.co.uk/postaltowns/aberdeen/ab107pw/ |
Lately, Koni Lui (呂慧儀) is promoted to Mummy status and on her blog, she suddenly posted a message to express her gratitude to her baby: "In this world, everyone has their independent characteristics and will not die even without each other, but I cannot live without the baby in my tummy. I enjoy the feeling being needed and short period of pregnancy. I feel very secured and cherish you in my tummy. The changes in hormone, my thinking and mood is so magnificent and thank you my baby!"
It is obvious to see that Koni thoroughly enjoys her pregnancy and the feeling of her baby in her stomach. No wonder, pregnant woman will always feel they are blessed with happiness! | 2019-04-22T02:08:30Z | http://summertvb.blogspot.com/2014/05/on-her-blog-koni-lui-expresses-her.html |
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