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ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno discusses Monday's Starliner scrub Bruno discusses the May 6 scrub of a ULA Atlas V rocket during the Boeing Starliner crewed flight test mission at a NASA news conference at KSC. United Launch Alliance technicians will work this week assessing — and potentially replacing — a mechanical gas-venting valve that triggered Monday's scrub of NASA's historic Boeing Starliner crewed flight test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. "It's not dissimilar to many other valves like that. You have one in your home on your hot water tank that's not all that different," ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno said during a post-scrub NASA news conference. "And every now and again, on rare occasions, a valve like that can get into a position where it's just off the seat. Its temperature, its stiffness, everything is just right. And it'll flutter. Or it'll buzz — in this case — in cycle," Bruno said. Cape Canaveral: Is there a launch today? Upcoming SpaceX, NASA, ULA rocket launch schedule in Florida NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore had suited up and entered the Starliner capsule atop a ULA Atlas V rocket ahead of their 10:34 pm EDT Monday liftoff target. But the liquid-oxygen self-regulating solenoid relief valve—which Bruno also liked to a radiator cap on a vehicle—drew attention on the rocket's Centaur upper stage, postponing the mission about 8:30 pm Now, ULA is targeting no earlier than 9 pm Friday for the next launch attempt. The Atlas V will propel Wilmore and Williams on an orbital trek to the International Space Station during the first-ever crewed mission of the Starliner spacecraft. Explaining one possible repair scenario, Bruno said ULA crews would roll the rocket off the pad back into the company's nearby Vertical Integration Facility at Launch Complex 41; support and "stretch" the Centaur stage; replace the valve without having to remove the Starliner capsule; and roll the rocket back to the pad. This procedure would take several days and likely push back a potential launch try to Sunday or later, Bruno said. Steve Stich, NASA's Commercial Crew Program manager, said Boeing teams are assessing mission backup opportunities, which could push back to May 14 or 15. "As Suni has told us a couple of times, there was nothing magical about a certain date to go launch on. So we're taking it one step at a time. And we're going to launch when we're ready and fly when it's safe to do so," Stich said. "Overall, things were going really well in the launch countdown. In fact, we were a little bit ahead of the timeline and talking about maybe being able to close the hatch a little bit early," he said. Ken Bowersox, NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate associate administrator, said the liquid-oxygen valve issue violated flight rules and prompted crews to begin troubleshooting. "Good things are worth waiting for. And we'll get a chance to see that rocket and spacecraft lift off the pad here soon," Bowersox said. For the latest news from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA's Kennedy Space Center, visit floridatoday.com/space. Rick Neale is a Space Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Neale at [email protected]. Twitter/X: @RickNeale1 Space is important to us and that's why we're working to bring you top coverage of the industry and Florida launches. Journalism like this takes time and resources. Please support it with a subscription here.
As someone who took two gap years before medical school, I am a strong advocate of taking this time between college and medical school to not only reflect on your goals, but also pursue activities that you were unable to find the time for during your undergraduate days. During my own gap years, I have been working a full-time job as a software engineer. However, outside of that, I also engaged in activities for personal growth and to enhance my medical school applications. Reflecting on this valuable year and a half, these are some of the experiences that I encourage other people to consider in preparation for medical school. 1. Strengthen your application With the demands of school and studying set aside, gap years are a great time to work on the weaker parts of your application. Whether you are aiming to increase your clinical experience or delve deeper into research, gap years are the perfect time for such pursuits. Personally, I volunteered at a local hospital after work and was able to gain more clinical experience. The flexibility of my gap years also reduced the pressure of adding more activities to my already busy undergraduate schedule. Most importantly, this extra time allowed me to truly reflect on my own goals in medicine and I was ultimately able to submit my application with more confidence in my portfolio of experiences. Taking the time to craft your application during gap years will allow you to put your best foot forward during this process. 2. Build healthy habits Eating well and exercising regularly had always been things that I struggled with. Even now, typing these words on my computer is a bit of procrastination for me to delay dragging myself to the gym. Additionally, my college eating habits were far from healthy. Thus, building healthy habits was high on my list of goals during my gap years. Prioritizing health is essential for both the mind and body, particularly for the demands of medical school. The flexibility in your schedule during a gap year is a great time to learn new recipes, develop cooking skills, and establish more physical activity into your routine. Many of my friends in medical school cite working out as their go-to way for relieving the stresses of exams and studying, so it is great to find something that works for you during this time and make staying active a core part of your daily routine. 3. Discover new hobbies Surprisingly (or maybe unsurprisingly), as I graduated college, I realized I had almost no hobbies. The demanding schedules I had during high school and then college required me to be very selective about how I spent my time while trying to balance sleep, studying, and seeing my friends. Nevertheless, hobbies are crucial in providing a valuable outlet for stress relief and a break from work. My gap years provided me with time to try out new activities and find ones that resonated with me. I went bouldering, ice skating, and played badminton with my friends, all of which didn't quite capture my interest, but I also tried out yoga and kickboxing which I immensely enjoyed. So whether it is a new sport, gaming, an artistic endeavor, or anything else that sparks joy in your life, I strongly encourage you to go find that hobby and embrace it to the fullest. 4. Become financially literate Understanding personal finances is often overlooked during people's education. When I graduated college, things like doing my taxes, credit scores, types of saving's accounts, and so much more were foreign concepts to me. Thus, when presented with options for 401(k) plans by my company, I began to do more research into managing my finances. While the many new terms and concepts might feel complicated at first, there are many free resources online to provide crash courses in personal finance. Getting a strong grasp of your finances before medical school is incredibly important, and gap years are especially a great time to become financially literate and establish good budgeting habits. A path in medicine is long and difficult, so make sure to take care of yourself and build good habits to keep yourself happy and healthy throughout this exciting journey!
In the Driver's Seat: OBD2 Code Readers for DIY Auto Enthusiasts 2023-12-24 by UDIAG In the intricate landscape of modern automotive technology, the On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD2) system serves as a crucial link between a vehicle's performance and its owner's understanding. For the do-it-yourself (DIY) auto enthusiasts, the OBD2 code reader becomes an indispensable tool, providing insights into the inner workings of their vehicles. This essay aims to explore the significance of OBD2 code readers for DIY auto enthusiasts, delving into their fundamental aspects, features, and practical applications. I. Understanding OBD2 The OBD2 system, an evolution of its predecessor, plays a pivotal role in standardizing vehicle diagnostics. Comprising essential components, including sensors and a central computer, OBD2 ensures that vehicles conform to a universal diagnostic language. This standardization facilitates effective communication between the vehicle and OBD2 code readers, allowing enthusiasts to decipher and address issues promptly. II. Basics of OBD2 Code Readers OBD2 code readers come in various forms, from basic code readers to advanced diagnostic scanners. These tools empower enthusiasts to access and interpret the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in a vehicle's computer. The two primary types cater to different user needs, with basic code readers offering fundamental capabilities and advanced scanners providing a more comprehensive diagnostic experience. Compatibility across various vehicle makes and models underscores their versatility. III. Features to Consider Selecting the right OBD2 code reader involves considering key features such as live data streaming, code definitions, compatibility with smartphone apps, user interface, and updateability. Live data streaming enables real-time monitoring of a vehicle's vital parameters, while comprehensive code definitions aid in understanding the root causes of issues. User-friendly interfaces and compatibility with smartphones enhance the overall user experience, ensuring that enthusiasts can harness the full potential of their OBD2 code readers. IV. DIY Auto Enthusiasts and OBD2 Code Readers For DIY auto enthusiasts, OBD2 code readers are invaluable tools that empower them to take charge of their vehicle maintenance. By understanding and interpreting DTCs, enthusiasts can identify and address common issues, saving both time and money. Real-life examples showcase how OBD2 code readers have enabled enthusiasts to diagnose and rectify problems independently, fostering a sense of accomplishment and self-reliance. V. Step-by-Step Guide on Using OBD2 Code Readers A step-by-step guide on using OBD2 code readers involves connecting the device to the vehicle, reading and interpreting DTCs, erasing codes, and understanding live data. The process empowers enthusiasts to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently, demystifying the often complex world of automotive diagnostics. VI. Tips for Choosing the Right OBD2 Code Reader Choosing the right OBD2 code reader requires considering individual needs, skill levels, and the availability of features like upgradability. Reviews and recommendations from fellow enthusiasts can serve as valuable guides in the selection process, ensuring that the chosen device aligns with the user's expectations. VII. Common Misconceptions and Troubleshooting Addressing common misconceptions about OBD2 code readers is crucial for promoting accurate usage. Troubleshooting tips help enthusiasts overcome connectivity issues and navigate error readings, enhancing the reliability of the diagnostic process. VIII. Future Trends in OBD2 Technology Looking ahead, advancements in OBD2 technology, including the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, promise to revolutionize vehicle diagnostics. The potential incorporation of future features in OBD2 code readers will further empower DIY enthusiasts, providing them with even more sophisticated tools for understanding and maintaining their vehicles. In conclusion, OBD2 code readers are indispensable companions for DIY auto enthusiasts, placing them in the driver's seat of their vehicle's diagnostics. As technology continues to advance, these tools will play an increasingly pivotal role in fostering a deeper understanding of vehicle health among enthusiasts, ultimately contributing to a more empowered and informed community of DIY auto enthusiasts. 1. What is an OBD2 code reader, and how does it work? An OBD2 code reader is a diagnostic tool that communicates with a vehicle's On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD2) system. It retrieves and interprets diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the vehicle's computer, providing insights into potential issues with the vehicle. 2. Why do DIY auto enthusiasts need an OBD2 code reader? OBD2 code readers empower DIY auto enthusiasts to perform diagnostics on their vehicles. They allow enthusiasts to identify and understand issues independently, leading to more informed decisions about maintenance and repairs. 3. What types of OBD2 code readers are available, and how do they differ? There are basic code readers and advanced diagnostic scanners. Basic code readers offer fundamental capabilities, while advanced scanners provide a more comprehensive diagnostic experience with additional features like live data streaming and advanced code definitions. 4. How do I choose the right OBD2 code reader for my vehicle? Consider factors such as compatibility with your vehicle make and model, required features (live data, code definitions, etc.), user interface, and upgradability. Reading user reviews and seeking recommendations can also help in making an informed decision. 5. Can OBD2 code readers fix issues, or are they just for diagnostics? OBD2 code readers primarily diagnose issues by retrieving DTCs and providing information about a vehicle's condition. While they don't physically fix problems, they empower users to identify issues, allowing for targeted repairs or maintenance.
Research company Perspectus Global and Comms Agency DAPS have collaborated on a newly released White Paper, reflecting on menopause in the workplace in 2023, celebrating and observing midlife women from different cultures and observing the benefits they bring to an organisation. The White Paper includes comments from a range of experts, as well as brand new research, surveying women of Britain and their employers. A few key findings and expert insights below: On a fundamental level, 19 percent of people (a quarter of men and 12 percent of women) admit that they have no knowledge at all about menopause. 21 percent of men and one in 10 women even have no idea when women might start menopause. One in five of all 18-to-24-year-olds are unaware of what the symptoms of menopause might be. 61 percent of women over 45 agree that "menopausal" is often used in an insulting or pejorative manner. Nina Kuypers, Founder of Black Women in Menopause: " Recognising the intersectionality of menopause and race/ethnicity contributes to building an inclusive workplace" Dr Rachel Taylor, Neuroscientist: " If we are serious about making a difference to those who are going through menopause, we have to accept that there is no one menopause. Each woman experiences her menopause with her own individual challenges.Each woman experiences her menopause with her own individual challenges. There may be socially acceptable symptoms, or unique symptoms, either way she should be supported so that she feels empowered and valued, able to use all the wisdom, experience and skills that she has accumulated throughout her life. " The research also found that nearly half (49 percent) of women aged 45 and over would not feel comfortable talking to a line manager about menopausal symptoms. Pat Duckworth, Founder of Smarter Menopause: " Menopause is not an illness, it's a natural phase of a woman's life." - Impact of WFH on disabled and neurodivergent people - 26th May 2024 - Charity Young Epilepsy insists on more support - 26th May 2024 - Climate: More people died from hot or cold weather conditions than COVID in parts of UK - 23rd May 2024
click below click below Normal Size Small Size show me how Chapter 10 Nervous System page 357-362 Meaning \| Terminology \| alges/o, -algesia \| excessive sensitivity to pain analgesia hypalgesia-Diminished-sensation to pain. (Notice that the o in hypo- is dropped.) Hyperalgesia is increased sensitivity to pain. \| -algia \| pain neuralgia-Trigeminal neuralgia involves flashes of pain radiating along the course of the trigeminal nerve (fifth cranial nerve). cephalalgia-Headaches may result from vasodilation (widening) of blood vessels in tissues surrounding the brain. \| caus/o \| burning causalgia-Intense burning pain following injury to a sensory nerve. \| comat/o \| deep sleep (coma) comatose-A coma is a state of unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused. \| esthesi/o, -esthesia \| feeling, nervous sensation anesthesia-Lack of normal sensation (e.g., absence of sense of touch or pain). Two common types of regional anesthesia are spinal and epidural (caudal) blocks. \| kines/o, kinesi/o, -kinesia, -kinesis, -kinetic \| movement bradykinesia hyperkinesis-Amphetamines (CNS stimulants) are used to treat hyperkinesia in children, but the mechanism of their action is not understood. \| -lepsy \| seizure narcolepsy-Sudden, uncontrollable compulsion to sleep(narc/o=stupor, sleep). Amphetamines and stimulant drugs are prescribed to prevent attacks. \| lex/o \| word, phrase dyslexia-This is a developmental reading disorder occurring when the brain does not properly recognize, process, and interpret language. \| -paresis \| weakness hemiparesis-Affects either right or left side (half) of the body. Paresis aslo is used by itself to mean partial paralysis or weakness of muscles. \| -plegia \| paralysis (loss or impairment of the ability to move parts of the body) hemiplegia-Affects the right or left half of the body and results from a stroke or other brain injury. \| -praxia \| action apraxia-Movements and behavior are not purposeful. A patient with motor apraxia cannot use an object or perform a task. Motor weakness is not the cause. \| -sthenia \| strength neurasthenia-Nervous exhaustion and fatigue, often following depression. \| syncop/o \| to cut off, cut short Syncope-means fainting; sudden and temporary loss of consciousness caused by inadequate flow of blood to the brain. \| tax/o \| order, coordination ataxia-Condition of decreased coordination. Persistent unsteadiness on the feet can be caused by a disorder involving the cerebellum. \|
#ReimagineDISCIPLESHIP... Creating A DiscipleMaking Culture - National Disciple Making Forum Posted by Reimagine Curator on May 4, 2024 at 12:13 in #ReimagineDISCIPLESHIP Biblical Formation #ReimagineDISCIPLESHIP... Creating A DiscipleMaking Culture - National Disciple Making Forum Summaries Dear Discipleship-first Friends, I am a lead minister/pastor in addition to my CEO roles at Discipleship.org and RENEW.org. I am telling you this because I am going to be doing something in my lead minister/pastor role at Harpeth Christian Church that I recommend to all church leadership teams. I am asking all our leaders to process the recordings of the four mainstage sessions on Disciple Making Culture at next week's National Disciple Making Forum. I am asking our team to do this because the most important work we do in our church is culture creation. We know that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So, strategically, and prayerfully, the best thing I can do as Lead Pastor is to ask all our leaders to 1. Understand how a disciple making culture is created, and… 2. Work together, as a team, to consciously create the culture in our church that we believe God wants. We will work through the paradigm pictured above, even if it is just to improve an already good disciple making culture. I recommend that plan to everyone. For King Jesus, Bobby Harrington We had a great first day of the National Disciple Making Forum! We wanted to give you a recap of the main stage sessions each day. If you aren't able to experience these sessions live, you can always watch it later with the Digital Access Pass. Here are some highlights from each of today's main sessions: Main Session #1 – Anthony Walker: The State of the U.S. Church and Creating a Disciple Making Culture Anthony shared the current state of the U.S. Church, including some eye-opening statistics related to disciple making in American churches. He laid out a clear understanding of the shift that needs to take place in our churches if we want to impact the current landscape of the church—we must create a disciple making culture in our churches. He shared how a disciple making culture is created, and how we can work together as a team to consciously create the culture in our churches that we believe will help us carry out the great commission. Main Session #2 – Sean McDowell: Intellectual Challenge of True Discipleship (The Battle for a Biblical Worldview) Sean brought it—he emphasized the importance of creating a biblical worldview that becomes the light of truth that guides everything we do—in our homes, our relationships, our jobs—literally everything. He encouraged us to motivate and equip people to live out their faith as ambassadors of the church. As someone who has devoted himself to training and discipling the next generation, his message was straight forward… if we do not intentionally disciple the next generation to have a Biblical worldview, they will unintentionally be discipled by world. Main Session #3 – Ashlee Catizon: Discipling People Into Radical Change (Repentance & Discipleship) Ashlee is a boots-on-the-ground practitioner when it comes to making disciples. She shared her first-hand insights about how Jesus' method of relational disciple making is where it all begins. She stressed the importance of making fundamental decisions about our values and beliefs, leading to transformation of the head, heart, and hands, all within the context of authentic relationships. Ashlee highlighted the significance of teaching obedience to Jesus' teachings, emphasizing that it is only through these authentic relationships and a life-on-life disciple making approach, that we will we will see radical transformation that has a lasting ripple effect for generations to come. Main Session #4 – Renée Sproles: Disciple Making Requires Relationship Renée explored the essence of transformation through heart and soul connections. She dived into the significance of emotional intelligence and the need for wholehearted attachments, emphasizing the importance of resilience. As a home school mom for over 15 years and three decades of discipling young mothers, Renee shared her personal experiences and insights about finding connection and purpose in relationships has been pivotal to her disciple making success. In a world that is hurting and lonely we need wholehearted attachments to lay a foundation for genuine disciple making relationships. We hope you will process the recordings of the four mainstage sessions on Disciple Making Culture at the Forum. The leadership team at our church will be asked to do this because the most important work we do in our church is culture creation. To watch these and all of the main stage sessions and main stage track breakouts in the comfort of your home, check out the Digital Access Pass here where you will get all 4 main stage sessions and 4 track sessions (10 hours). You can order the DAP recordings now and watch them as soon as the recordings have been processed next week. = = The second day of the Forum is in the books! If you weren't able to watch today's sessions live, you can watch it later with the Digital Access Pass. Here are some highlights from each of today's main sessions: Main Session #5 - Jason Shepperd: Our Disciple Making Practices at the Church Project Jason brought a powerful message today, igniting a fire and a passion for the Lord's work in our churches and communities. He challenged us to rethink how we disciple others in our small communities and shared his personal experience with leading a movement of house churches. Jason highlighted the importance of recapturing the beauty of the house church and explored the concept of a "church of house churches," emphasizing the distribution of pastoral leadership and the embrace of decentralized, diverse discipleship communities. He underscored the church's role in equipping believers for ministry and discipleship, urging a return to Jesus' model of small, geographically based communities that naturally foster diversity. If you want to energize your ministry--this is a must listen. Main Session #6 - Shodankeh Johnson: God's Disciple Making Stories Shodankeh reminded us of the importance of beginning our disciple making journey with others with prayer and fasting from the outset—it's the foundation of any disciple making movement. Our focus should be on discipling the lost to salvation and discipling the saved to spiritual maturity so they can disciple others. The target is to multiply rapidly within a movement by coaching, mentoring, and replicating the disciple making process. Everyone should wear their 'disciple-making hat' and view coaching and mentoring others as their love language. We need a paradigm shift from slow, individualized training to rapid multiplication, moving from one disciple to making disciples who make disciples. This requires us to be strong and courageous, especially when facing the enemy and persecution, which can be challenging. Simplicity is key. Jesus gave us a simple gospel—let's be careful not to complicate it. Main Session #8 - Josh Howard: Choose the Language of Disciple Making Josh shared his broken beginnings and it resonated deeply, highlighting the power and importance of sharing stories—the victories and the fails. He emphasized that what gets celebrated gets repeated, stressing the need to celebrate aspects of our disciple making culture to instill them in our hearts. Jesus should always be the hero of our stories, and everyone should be equipped to fulfill their mission. Josh encouraged us to recognize when God opens doors and then be willing to walk through them in obedience, as He is always moving and working ahead of us. He urged ordinary people to step out in faith, move beyond their comfort zones, and ask God to use them. God loves to do extraordinary things through ordinary people. Save the lost and train the saved—remembering every effort, no matter how small, matters in the Kingdom. Main Session #7 - Brandon Guindon: Choose the Language of Disciple Making Brandon emphasized the importance of living out the language of disciple making in our church. Highlighting the need to define the disciple making language and ensure it is reflected in our actions. Brandon noted that while the church often tries to adapt to fit into culture, Jesus did not ask us to redefine the Bible. Instead, we are called back to a biblical language and to live it out authentically to show what it means to be and make disciples. He outlined three key steps to implement this language effectively: Define it: Clearly define what disciple making means for your community. Communicate it: Continually communicate this definition to reinforce its importance. Live it: Incorporate this language into your daily life, living out the principles of disciple making. We need to focus on the fundamentals of Jesus' teachings and to communicate in a way that aligns with how Jesus communicated with His twelve disciples. He reminded us that disciple making is not optional and should be our core mission. He encouraged us to disciple others with the end goal in mind, which is to equip them to become disciple makers themselves. Define it. Communicate it over and over and live it out in our daily lives. We hope you will process the recordings of the four mainstage sessions on Disciple Making Culture at the Forum. The leadership team at our church will be asked to do this because the most important work we do in our church is culture creation. To watch these and all of the main stage sessions and main stage track breakouts in the comfort of your home, check out the Digital Access Pass here where you will get all 4 main stage sessions and 4 track sessions (10 hours). You can order the DAP recordings now and watch them as soon as the recordings have been processed next week. For King Jesus, The Discipleship.org Team Copyright © 2024 Discipleship.org, All rights reserved. Views: 11 You need to be a member of The Reimagine Network to add comments! Join The Reimagine Network Tags: disciplemaking, national disciple making forum Email me when people reply – Follow
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Intersectoral Coordinating Mechanism against antibiotic resistance The Swedish government has appointed to the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Swedish Board of Agriculture to chair an intersectoral coordinating mechanism that brings together representatives from national authorities and organisations. More information on the Intersectoral coordinating mechanism against antibiotic resistance, including Sweden's One Health National Action Plan, is available on the Swedish website of the Public Health Agency of Sweden. These organisations are members of the group: The Swedish Work Environment Authority is a regulatory authority with a mandate to ensure that laws about work environment and working hours are followed by companies and organisations. The authority issues regulations concerning preventive measures that the employer must take against infection risks in the work environment. Examples of such regulation are requirements for hygiene procedures, disinfection, provision of personal protective equipment and offer of free vaccination to workers. In the capacity of supervisory authority inspector, the Swedish Work Environment Agency supervises microbiological work environment risks, for example infection risks with antibiotic resistant bacteria. The authority must ensure that employers prevent risks and reduce illness through systematic work environment work at the workplace. The Swedish eHealth Agency coordinates the government's e-health initiatives and monitors developments in the e-health field, both nationally and internationally. The eHealth Agency is responsible for registers and IT services used by individuals, healthcare providers and pharmacies. The agency is also responsible for a national registry of electronic prescriptions for humans and animals, and a national product- and article registry of medicines, as well as for consumables and foodstuffs included in drug benefits. According to its instructions, the authority has to ensure quality, manage, produce and provide national drug statistics as well as be responsible for providing a system for analyzing drug statistics that is available for, among other things regions and authorities. The agency is also responsible for collecting sales information and statistics on for example antibiotics to humans and animals and statistics. Through cooperation between the eHealth Agency and other authorities, researchers and organizations, relevant statistics are produced with the aim of making visible the antibiotic sales and its change over time, difference between regions and the effect of new guidelines. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is an independent public authority under the Swedish Government. The agency works to ensure good public health and to ensure that the population is protected against communicable diseases and other health threats. The mission within the area of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance involves: - working to preserve the effect of antibiotics on bacterial infections in humans and animals - compiling and actively imparting knowledge to the health services, social services, and the general public on issues related to antibiotic resistance. - participating in ensuring that prescribers, other concerned professional groups, and the general public apply available knowledge on antibiotic resistance. - promoting initiatives at local and regional level on issues related to antibiotic resistance. - highlighting issues related to the emergence and spread of resistance in other microbes than bacteria, and issues related to healthcare associated infections and infection prevention and control, which are included in the responsibilities of the Agency. Forte is a government agency that promote and support basic and needs-driven research within working life, social and public health. Fortes assignments include identifying research gaps and evaluating research. Collaboration with the research community, authorities and relevant actors in society is another important task. Forte also works actively to stimulate research collaborations across borders, both within the EU and in the rest of the world. Research questions within Forte's areas are often multidisciplinary in nature and include several sectors of society. Forte promotes knowledge transfer and dialogue about the research they fund. In this way, Forte wants to contribute to research results being disseminated and benefiting society. FORTE – Swedish Research Council for Health Work and Welfare (forte.se) Formas is a government research council for sustainable development. The council fund research and innovation, develop strategies, perform analyses and conduct evaluations. The areas of activity include the environment, agricultural sciences and spatial planning. Formas conduct evidence syntheses analyses that aim to facilitate Sweden's endeavours to to achieve its environmental objectives. Formas funds research in strategic and research initiated calls within animal welfare and animal health. Many of the funded projects address AMR. Formas is also participating funder in the Partnership Animal Health and Welfare that funds projects and activities that challenges the issue of AMR. The Swedish Board of Agriculture (SBA) is the administrative authority in the agriculture policy area, and is responsible, among other things, for matters of agriculture, horticulture, fishery and rural development. SBA is contributing to a living countryside and for Sweden to produce food in a sustainable and profitable way. SBA works for responsible use of antimicrobials and for reducing the risk of spread of resistance through efforts for a sustainable society with a healthy environment for people and animals. SBA participates in international work at EU level, in the Nordic Council of Ministers and in other international contexts such as WOAH, IPPC, FAO and OECD in matters concerning animal health and welfare, plant health and antimicrobial resistance. SBA is responsible for national regulations in several areas. These regulations aim, among other things, to preserve good animal health and welfare and good hygiene in animal health and medical care, in the feed chain, in farm animals as well as in other animal species. This is regulated through various preventive measures, prevention and eradication of infectious animal diseases and obligation to report infectious agents in animals. These regulations regulate the use of antimicrobials and limit the possibility of using critically important antimicrobials for animals. Similarly, implementation of plant health regulations aiming at preventing the introduction and spread of plant pests as well as a framework to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides contribute to less antimicrobials and more healthy plants. All together contributing efforts to ensure safe food. SBA compiles data on the use of antimicrobials in animals and manages a reporting system for this data. SBA also monitors issues of antibiotic resistance genes in genetically modified organisms within our areas of responsibility, mainly feed and plants. SBA supports the industry organizations in their work with infection prevention measures at the farm level and participates in the monitoring of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Within international development cooperation, SBA contributes with expertise in its area of operation. The Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) is a government agency responsible for supervising health care, social services and activities under the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments. As part of the supervision mandate, IVO examines complaints against the health and medical care and its staff according to the provisions of the Patient Safety Act. The inspectorate is also responsible for controlling permits in the areas specified above with the overall objective to ensure that the population receives care of good quality and is conducted in accordance with laws and other regulations. IVO's supervision is planned and carried out based on risk analyses, unless otherwise stated by law, regulation or special decision from the government. The Swedish Chemicals Agency is the responsible authority for assessing risks to health and the environment from chemical products, including pesticides and substances in goods. The Agency provides support to the government during the negotiation of proposals for new legislation, evaluates applications for authorisations of certain chemical products and carries out enforcement to ensure that companies comply with current chemical regulations. The Agency examines applications for permission to sell and use pesticides, including biocides and participates in the EU-wide review of active substances in biocidal products. Access to effective biocidal products can be a prerequisite for infection prevention and control in, for example, care environments. There are concerns, however, that they, like other pesticides, can contribute to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance/antibiotic resistant bacteria. The rules on biocidal products and biocidal-treated goods are EU-wide. The National Board of Trade is Sweden's authority for foreign trade, the EU's internal market and trade policy. The board works for free and open trade and the mission includes to integrate Agenda 2030 and the global goals for sustainable development in the policy. The authority follows and monitors Swedish interests within the framework for the free trade agreement negotiations that the EU conducts with third countries and provides government documentation before and during the negotiations. The National Board of Trade also works with trade policy that supports work against antibiotic resistance. Specifically, it means that the agency, the EU and third countries, within the framework of trade agreement with Sweden, must cooperate on reduced antibiotic use in animal husbandry to counteract antibiotic resistance. The Swedish Food Agency works to ensure that the food, including drinking water, that is produced, sold and served in Sweden is safe, and that there is security in the supply of food both on a daily basis and in times of crisis. The agency works to prevent spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria via food. As part of its sustainability work the agency's efforts includes contributing to reducing unnecessary use of antibiotics in food production. The agency: - participates in various international contexts in the work against antibiotic resistance, both within the EU Commission and Codex Alimentarius. - carries out surveys and assesses risks of resistant bacteria in food, and participates in knowledge-building projects together with other authorities - gives advice and information about foodborne antibiotic resistance and countermeasures - is the responsible authority for controlling antibiotic residues in food. The Swedish Medical Products Agency acts for public and animal health, working to ensure that individual patients and the healthcare system have access to safe and effective medicinal products. The Swedish Medicines Agency works to promote environmental responsibility in the development, manufacture and use of medicines, medical technology and cosmetic products. A large part of the Swedish Medicines Agency work takes place in collaboration with other EU countries. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is responsible for issues concerning civil protection, public safety, emergency management and civil defence in areas where other authorities have limited responsibility. This refers to measures taken before, during and after an emergency or crisis. MSB works via knowledge enhancement, support, training, exercises, regulation, supervision in close cooperation with the municipalities, county councils, other authorities, the private sector and various organisations to achieve greater security and safety at all levels of society. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is the responsible authority for environmental issues in the areas of climate and air, land, biodiversity, contaminated sites, cycles and waste, environmental monitoring and research, both nationally and internationally. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency provides support by developing and conveying knowledge, formulating requirements, monitoring and evaluating. The agency contributes to the monitoring of the state of the water environment for occurrence of metals and various types of organic substances, including pharmaceuticals and pesticides. The agency also produces regulations, exercises supervisory guidance and is responsible for international reporting. Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (naturvardsverket.se) The National Board of Health and Welfare is a government agency with a wide range of activities and many different responsibilities within the fields of social services, health and medical services, patient safety and epidemiology. At the Board the field of antibiotic resistance and prevention control are important components of the national patient safety work. Within this field, the agency works to increase knowledge and awareness of antibiotic resistance and basic hygiene routines, for healthcare and care professionals and decision-makers inside the health system. The National Board of Health and Welfare's patient safety work spans across the agency and aimed to coordinate and support the implementation of the National Action Plan for increased Patient Safety in cooperation with several different authorities and parties. The Swedish Veterinary Agency provide expert advice and monitor resistance and consumption of antibiotics as well as developing strategies for prudent use and strategies to reduce resistance. Specifically, SVA's activities include disease surveillance, preparedness, diagnostics, research, and communication. SVA is a risk assessment authority that follows and evaluates the risks for the spread of infectious animal diseases between animals, and between animals humans and the environment. This also applies to antibiotic resistance. SVA is also national veterinary medicine reference laboratory and in the expert area of antibiotic resistance the agency has a range of assignments, collaborations and networks within the EU and internationally. Specific assignments in the field of antibiotics include: - follow and analyze the development of resistance to antibiotics and others antimicrobial agents among microorganisms in animals and foodstuffs (instruction) - work for a rational use of antibiotics for animals (instructions) - report how the authority's activities have contributed to combating antibiotic resistance (regulation letter). Sida is Sweden's government agency for development cooperation and we strive to create better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Sida contributes to giving more people in the world access to equitable health care. The agency works with antimicrobial resistance within various thematic areas such as health, environment and climate, and agriculture and food supply. Examples include support to the ReAct network, the AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund and the international training programme Healthy livestock – safe food. Sida also supports research and innovation, for example through JPIAMR and Global Health EDCTP3. Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (sida.se) SLU is responsible for the only Swedish veterinary and animal husbandry programs and ensures that relevant knowledge related to antibiotic resistance is included in the training courses. SLU runs 12 environmental analysis programs. SLU also has a global commitment, mainly through SLU Global, to provide support, continuing education and other activities for sharing knowledge with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. SLU also has a broad field of antibiotic resistance research related to animal health and the environment. The Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency, TLV, is a central government agency whose responsibilities includes determining whether a pharmaceutical product shall be subsidised within the pharmaceutical benefits scheme. As such, in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, TLV is seeking to ensure sustainable access to narrow spectrum antibiotics as well as to design and assess incentives for developing novel antibiotics – based on public needs and rational use of public resources. The Swedish Research Council (VR) finances research and research infrastructure in all scientific fields, and is the largest state funder of research at Swedish universities and institutes. VR runs the National Research program on Antibiotic resistance. Within this program, VR participates in JPIAMR's annual calls and in bilateral calls with other countries. VR also finances research related to resistance development, both within the regular project grants without a thematic focus and within special calls. VR administrates JPIAMR's international secretariat and coordinates several EU projects in the field of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. Vinnova is Sweden's innovation agency. The agency brings together actors from different parts of society towards common objectives, identifies important needs and finances research and innovation for sustainable and competitive development. Vinnova finances several research and innovation projects aiming to reduce antibiotic resistance and health-care associated infections, such as Antibiotikasmart Sweden, Platinea, ENABLE-2, GENSAM and Availability of Antibiotics. Vinnova also has a national responsibility for participation in the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), with a focus to produce new antibiotics in cooperation between the European pharmaceutical companies and the European Commission. This professional association, part of the Medical Association, unifies Swedens 21 County Medical Officers. The County Medical Officers and their staff are responsible for planning, organizing, and leading communicable disease control in their regions. The office of the County Medical Officers has the authority of a governmental agency. They perform epidemiological surveillance of notifiable diseases and are responsible for outbreak control in the region. In addition, they provide guidelines to patients and medical health care professionals about necessary actions to prevent further spread of notifiable diseases and they are involved in contact tracing. An important part of their work is preventing communicable diseases such as sexually transmitted infections, where County Medical Officers cooperate with the society and health care providers. Furthermore, there are collaborations with local hygiene units regarding prevention of healthcare-associated infections and participation in antibiotic resistance efforts through local and regional Strama initiatives. The County administrative boards, CAB, are state authorities that must ensure that the national goals the government sets up have an impact and reach out to residents regionally in each of Sweden's 21 counties. The governor of each county is appointed by the government and is tasked with follow-up on developments and informing the government about the county's needs. In the area of antibiotic resistance, the role of the CABs is to carry out official controls concerning animal protection and welfare, medicinal use on farms, animal health staff including drug prescription, drug use and infection control in animal hospitals and clinics. The county veterinarians also interact with infectious disease physicians on issues related to One Health. The CABs have a coordinating role in maintaining contact and cooperation with veterinarians, infection control physicians and municipalities (department of environment, health protection and food control). In relation to notification of animal diseases, epizootics or zoonoses, the county veterinarian is a link between animal keepers, primary producers, food industry, practicing veterinarians, The Swedish Board of Agriculture, The Swedish Veterinary Agency, The Swedish Food Agency, infectious disease physicians and municipalities. Created in 2005, ReAct is one of the first international independent networks to articulate the complex nature of antibiotic resistance and its drivers. ReAct was initiated with the goal to be a global catalyst, advocating and stimulating for global engagement on antibiotic resistance by collaborating with a broad range of organizations, individuals and stakeholders. ReAct's work is based on four central goals: - Support countries to develop and implement national action plans - Engage and collaborate with civil society organizations, researchers, governments and international organizations such as the WHO. - Work to ensure that global governance and coordination takes place in an efficient and inclusive way. - Promote the development new antibiotics with a focus on global public health needs, and that these benefit everyone who needs them, in a sustainable way. Strama is a national network of healthcare professionals that interacts with antibiotic prescribers, other actors in the healthcare system and the community, to promote learning and working methods for the responsible use of of antibiotics. Strama is a nationwide organisation with one national coordinating Strama group and at least one Strama group working in each of the 21 regional health and medical care administrations (regions). Strama has been one of the main drivers for initiating political initiatives to support the Swedish work on antibiotic resistance nationally and internationally. Strama is a trusted, evidence-based resource for guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in healthcare facilities in Sweden. Beyond healthcare, Strama has also raised awareness and injected education about antibiotic resistance in schools, pre-schools, child care and nursing homes. Strama – the Swedish Strategic Programme Against Antibiotic Resistance (strama.se) The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions is an employers' organisation that represents and advocates for the interests of local government in Sweden. All of Sweden's municipalities and regions are members. The regions organize, operate and finance the large part of the public sector healthcare in Sweden, and the municipalities have a responsibility for home-based care,care for the elderly and child care. The organisation supports and collaborates with regions and municipalities in the area patient safety, including iInfection prevention and control. Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (skr.se)
Biochar (BC) production from agroforestry wastes and mycorrhizal fungi are potentially important agricultural practices for improving crops yields and increasing phosphorus (P) in volcanic soils. This study aimed to test the effect of BC application on wheat biomass and grain yield production, indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi propagules and soil microbial community and related to soil quality properties of an Andisol in Southern Chile. Biochars (BCs) were produced from oat hulls (OBC) and pine bark (PBC). Doses of 0, 5, 10, and 20 Mg ha-1 of BCs were applied on soil using wheat as the test crop. Wheat biomass (root and shoot portion) and grain yield, AM root colonization, spore, mycelium density, and glomalin content (glomalin related soil protein, EE-GRSP) were measured and related with soil quality properties such as bulk density, water-stable aggregates (WSA), and water holding capacity (WHC). The OBC had a significantly higher macronutrients content (N,... Skip Nav Destination Journal Article\| February 23 2023 Effects of biochar amendment on wheat production, mycorrhizal status, soil microbial community, and properties of an Andisol in Southern Chile. Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Acuicolas, Universidad Catolica de Temuco, P.O. Box 15-D, Temuco, Chile. E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com Journal: Field Crops Research Citation: Field Crops Research (2023) 273 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2021.108306 Published: 2021 Curaqueo, G., Roldan, A., Mutis, A., Panichini, M., Martin, A. P. S., Meier, S., Mella, R.; Effects of biochar amendment on wheat production, mycorrhizal status, soil microbial community, and properties of an Andisol in Southern Chile.. IFIS Food and Health Sciences Database 2023; doi: Download citation file: Sign in Don't already have an account? Register Client Account You could not be signed in. Please check your email address / username and password and try again.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - Wet conditions make tomato plants susceptible to devastating diseases such as early blight and Septoria leaf spot. Now is the time to combat them in the vegetable garden, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist. Typically, these diseases are controlled with fungicides applied at seven- to 10-day intervals, said Marlin Bates. But gardeners also can take other measures to prevent or at least delay the onset of these diseases. "Everything we can do to reduce periods of leaf wetness will aid in fending off their development," Bates said. Improving air circulation between plants helps dry leaves. Properly spacing the plants in the garden helps maximize air circulation without sacrificing valuable garden space. Bates recommends spacing tomato plants 2 to 3 feet apart. Pruning is another effective way to ensure proper air movement around the plant. Removing shoots from the base of the plant so there are only two or three main shoots will open up the canopy and allow for proper air circulation. "These suckers should be removed before they get too long-usually when they are around 3 inches long," Bates said. Staking or caging each plant also opens up the canopy, allowing leaves to dry faster. When watering the garden, he added, try not to wet the leaves. "Also, by removing infected plants from the garden, you can reduce the threat of disease for next year's crop." Keeping your plants healthy will make them less vulnerable to disease, Bates said. Be sure plants have enough water, nutrients and sunlight. "To ward off diseases, start each season with proper garden preparation," he said. "Soil tests indicate appropriate pH adjustments, let you know if you have adequate organic matter content, and provide fertilizer recommendations." Soil tests are available at your local MU Extension office. As added insurance, many growers apply fungicides during wet periods, when the threat of disease is particularly high. An MU Extension guide, "Common Diseases in the Home Garden" (G6203), is available online at https://extension.missouri.edu/g6203 .
The artwork titled "Twittering Machine" is a creation of Paul Klee, dating back to 1922. As an exemplification of the Expressionist movement, it incorporates gouache, ink, and watercolor on paper. The piece measures 63.8 by 48.1 cm and embodies a figurative genre. This particular work is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) located in New York City, NY, US. The artwork presents a mechanical contraption that whimsically integrates organic and mechanical elements, rendering a group of birds attached to a hand-crank apparatus. Klee's skillful use of line and color infuses the composition with a lightness, where the birds appear to both float and be ensnared by the machinery they are part of. The playfulness that first meets the viewer's gaze belies a more ominous interpretation, invoking themes of nature's intertwining with human-induced mechanization, potentially hinting at the loss of the natural world's autonomy to technology. The background, washed in subdued tones, suggests a dream-like or otherworldly setting, which is a typical facet of Klee's work, known for its enigmatic poetry and imaginative depth.
THE SOUTHERN SLAVS.f Ritsroxstste politicians, although they hare at times indicated with sufficient clearness the general objects for which we are now fighting, have so far very wisely abstained from speaking with any degree of precision of the terms of peace which we hope to secure at the close of the war. The fact that those terms will depend not solely on our own• views, but also on those entertained by our Allies, is in itself a full justification for this reticence. Nevertheless, a few leading ideas on this important subject have taken possession of the public mind. It appears to be very generally recognized that the principal object we have in view is to deliver a decisive blow which will finally crush the predominance of the system somewhat vaguely termed militarism, but more accurately described as Kaiserism ; that the provinces of Alsace-Lorraine should be restored to France ; that Belgium should bi rehabilitated and compensated ; that the Kingdom of Poland should be reconstituted ; that Italy should receive the Trentino and also Trieste, which must become a free port ; and that the greater part, if not the whole, of the German colonies must pass from the possession of the vanquished to that of the victors. All these are points which are ree'illy comprehensible to the British public. The settlement of Near Eastern affairs is far more complicated. It may be doubted whether the people of this country are as yet at all alive to the vast importance of the political issues involved in the Near East. Yet it is essential that the aspirations of the Central Powers in connexion with Near Eastern policy should be understood, and that the extent to which the most vital British interests would be affected were those aspirations realized should be folly recognized. As Mr. G. Prothero has remarked in a recent very lucid and instructive pamphlet, entitled German Opinion and German Policy before the War, " the attempt to dominate the East forms the keystone of German Weltpolitik." The average Etiglisfiman is inclined to think that the Near Eastern question is primarily and chiefly a Turkish question, and that if the Turk were driven back to his original home in Asia and the Russians were installed at Constantinople—in both of which transactions he would be quite prepired to acquiesce—the issues which for some five hundred years and more bare distracted the whole of Europe would be finally set at rest. Mr. Wickham Steed and Dr. Seton-Watson, both of whom can speak with unrivalled authority on certain aspects of the Near Eastern question, have done excellent service in endeavouring to dispel these erroneous notions. The latter, in his most recent work, entitled German, Slav, and Magyar, dwells on the fact that Austria-Hungary, with her " eleven main races, ten principal languages, and twenty-three legislative bodies," constitutes a political puzzle which is most difficult of compre. hension, and that a far-sighted Russian, General Fadejev, pointed out • "CI": abbreviation used In Army signalling to mean "Come In and check your results." # German, RIM', end Mayor. By B. W. soton-watson, D.Litt. Loudon: Williams and Icorgate. [2a.11d. =LI so long ago as 1870 that " the Eastern question is a Slav question which can only be solved in Vienna." In treating this subject the condition of English publics opinion prior to the outbreak of war must be borne in mind. In general, it may be said that sentiment, rather than a correct appreciation of the true nature of the political issues involved in the fate of Serbia, was allowed to predominate. The impression created by the murder of King Alexander and Queen Draga in 1903 had not spent its force. It was thought that the unexpected revival of mediaeval Byzantinia:n in its worst form which was revealed by this episode indicated the prevalence of a low state of public morality and civilization. Much sympathy existed for Bulgaria. It was held that the Bulgarians, after having borne the brunt of the war against Turkey, had been unjustly deprived of the fruits of their victory. The true character of King Ferdinand was not sufficiently appreciated. The treacherous and criminal attack made on the Serbian Army during the brief, but epoch- making, period when Dr. Daneff was Bulgarian Prime Minister was to some extent condoned. The murder of the Austrian Archduke and his wife stimulated a mistrust of Serbian methods. The un- reasonable brutality of the Austrian ultimatum, however, the manifest intention displayed by the Austrian and German Governments to listen to no arguments in favour of methods which might have preserved the peace of the world, and the heroin resistance offered by the Serbians to the invaders of their country, brought about a revulsion of public feeling. But even now the true cause for which. Serbia is fighting, and the fact that not merely the Serbians themselves, but the whole of Europe, are deeply interested in the success of that cause, are not fully appreciated. A good many people in this country probably hold that if Serbia is reconstituted, with possibly some small addition of territory, and if money com- pensation is paid for the losses which the Serbian nation has incurred, the requirements of the case will have been met. The diplomatic negotiations which took place in July, 1914, unfortunately tended to strengthen belief in this fallacy, for fallacy it is.. The British Ambassador at Petrograd informed the Russian Government that "direct British interests in Serbia are nil," and Sir Edward (now Viscount) Grey, in acknowledging the report of the conversation, said : " I entirely approve of what you said." It is very possible that these remarks of the Ambassador and of the Minister may be regarded as obiter dicta, and that they do not indicate any real disregard of the true issues involved in the future of Serbia. However this may be, it is certain that Dr. Seton-Watson is quite right in holding that, at the end of the war, it would be a grievous political error to take too limited a view of the Southern Slav question, and to confine action to some trifling readjustment of Serbian territory. Some of the smaller countries of the world owe their importance largely to the accident of their geographical position. Egypt and Belgium are cases in point. Serbia is another. Serbia occupies a position of the highest strategical and political importance. " Just as in the Middle Ages Serbia lay across the path of the Turkish conquerors moving westwards, so last autumn she blocked the path of the German conquerors moving eastwards." It cannot be too clearly understood that the Drang nark Osten has constituted the corner-stone of the foundations on which all recent German policy has been built. The fact that at the commencement of the war the efforts of the German General Staff appeared to be exclusively directed to reaching Paris somewhat obscured this view of the question. The British public were disposed to think that German action in 1914 was analogous to that of 1870. In reality, no such analogy existed. In 1870, the Germans were fighting to secure German unity and nothing more. This almost necessarily led to a conflict with France. In 1914, the French contest was merely a side-show. The defeat of the French Army and the occupation of Paris were mainly regarded as indispensable preludes to the execution of an Eastern policy which had long been contemplated. This became apparent when the advance to Paris was checked. The true character of the war became manifest when King Ferdinand of Bulgaria threw off the mask and events developed in Mesopotamia. The real objective of the German Government was then revealed. That objective had been explained by numerous German writers long before the war commenced. Dr. Seton-Watson quotes from a pamphlet written by Herr Karl von Winterstetten, entitled Berlin-Bagdad: New Aims of Mid-European Policy. It may serve as a sample of ether similar utterances :— " New peasant land, a great economic area, the salvation of Germanism in the Danubian Monarchy, the union of all Germans, a free path to the South-east, protection of the non-Slav races of the South-east against Pan-Slavism,—in short, Berlin-Bagdad. . . . On the execution of this task depends the future of our race. If we fail, there is no more habitable land in the world for the Teuton to hold as master, and it will be our fate to be cultural manure." Here we have a definition of the policy of Deutschland fiber Nies, developed in its full or nearly full maturity. There are several ways of combating these sinister and ambitious projects. One of them is to maintain intact that naval supremacy which excites the boundless wrath of Count Reventlow, and which has induced him to term Great Britain the " Vampire of the Continent." But this alone would not suffice to secure tho object in view. Another highly efficacious method would be to adopt the policy advocated by Dr. Seton-Watson, and described by Prinoe Alexander of Serbia as " the union in one single Fatherland of all the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, who are one people with the same traditions, the same tongue, the same tendencies, but whom an evil fate has divided." Further, Bohemia must be rendered autonomous. The disintegration of Austria would be a necessary consequence of these changes. The German provinces of Austria would fall to Germany. There is no reason why they should not do so. Their adjunction would be in strict conformity with the application of those Nationalist principles which are generally favoured in all democratic countries. Moreover, the addition of a South German population to the German Empire would possibly strengthen the revolt against that disastrous Prussian hegemony which has caused such fatal results, and which may not improbably receive a check from the Germans themselves when the present war is concluded. The formation of a strong Southern Slav State, which would form a barrier against Teutonic aggression, ought not to encounter any opposition in Italy. Its creation would be distinctly favourable to Italian interests. The Hungarians will, of course, be violently opposed to any such political combination. The spirit which still animates the Magyars is the same as that proclaimed by Kossuth, who was only a Liberal when direct Magyar interests were at stake, when he said : " I know no Croatian nationality." This opposition should not, however, be allowed to stand in the way of the realization of the project. On grounds alike of sentiment and interest, the establishment of a Southern Slav Federation merits not merely the sympathy but the full support of the British Government. Thus, Dr. Seton-Watson says : "Tho small and land-locked Serbia of the past will be trans- formed into a strong and united Southern Slav State upon the eastern shore of the Adriatic, no longer seething with unrest as the result of Magyar misrule in Croatia and Austrian economic tariffs, but free at last to develop a national life which has resisted five centuries of Turkish oppression." Moreover, by the adoption of this plan not only would an act of political justice be performed, but a very valuable guarantee for the future peace of the world would be secured. Cnostast.
In the last post, I covered How To Start A Home Bakery Business and detailed many lessons I learned in the past five years. I also gave you a great cheat sheet at the bottom of the post to help you kick-start your business. It's filled with templates that I use until today. So if you've missed that, go ahead and read that post first. Setting up your business and running it is a big topic that can't be covered in one blog post, hence part II, and the subject everyone wants to learn about the most is digital marketing and how to promote your business online. This is where all the promotion takes place, how people discover and learn about your business, and you build and grow loyal customers. Digital marketing can be a lot of work but is necessary to grow your business online. So I will show you how I use four online marketing strategies to promote and grow my business today. I come from a marketing background, as that has been my job for the past ten years, and I love it. Marketing comes easy to me, and I'm eager to learn all the new digital marketing essential in today's marketing mix. Besides traditional marketing, I took courses in email marketing, social media, building an online presence through CMS, etc. So here are my top four online marketing strategies that I use. Strategy 1 – Email marketing You need to know that the followers you have on social media don't exactly belong to you. They belong to Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat. So no matter how much you are growing on these social platforms, you can't call them your own, and if one day this platform fails and it has crashed before (many times), you may not be able to access your followers. For that reason, it's essential to start thinking about email marketing. Another reason for email marketing is its return on investment (ROI) is four times more than any other marketing channel. This is because the people you are emailing are your ideal customers. They are listening and engaged with you. Have you heard about selling to a cold or warm audience? when you sell to someone you've never met or spoken to, these people are a cold audience like the telesales calls. But with email marketing, you've been talking and emailing your audience, and you have warmed up your crowd. They feel like they know you as you know them, and they are more likely to buy from you when it's time you present your offer. I'm a big believer in email marketing and building your audience through an email service provider. You do that by having a goal for each email campaign, emailing your list of subscribers at the same time each week or month, and providing them with valuable content. For example, you can email them to announce you have a new video or blog post on your website. Just make sure you are delivering helpful content each time. For me, it's this blog post that I share each week. If weekly blogging is too much for you, think of a monthly or bi-weekly post or video. Here are some Email Marketing Best Practices from one of my mentors regarding digital marketing, Amy Porterfield. Try to implement some of her strategies, and you will be on the right track to building your email list. I took her course called List Builders Society which helped me tremendously and enabled me to gain 5K + subscribers. Strategy 2 – Social media I wasn't saying you don't use it; just don't depend on it 100%. Right now, there's a surge of social platforms from old to new, and you don't have to be on all of them. It takes a lot of time and effort to shoot, edit and publish content everywhere, so choose your battles (aka your platforms). If you feel you are getting sales and more exposure from one platform, stick to that and ignore the others. My direct sales come from Instagram, so I have to check my DMs daily. TikTok is increasing my brand awareness among my Arab community, so these are my leading platforms. As for Facebook, it's important to be in your community groups, like your area group, mummy groups, foodie groups, etc. Whatever groups exist to serve your community. Be careful not to sound very sales-y when joining these groups. Don't just drop your business name everywhere, as some groups have rules or community guidelines that won't allow you to promote your brand so bluntly. Instead, you can do that when it's relevant, like when someone asks where they can buy a cake. Or even better, have some of your customers pitch in and recommend you in these groups. It gives much more credibility. On Facebook, you can also build your own group followers through a private and exclusive group made just for them, where everyone can share their creations and ask each other baking questions. I have a group called Craftsy Cakes Club, which you can join here. And I love to be in other baker groups too. Regarding the number of times you should post per week, many so-called "social media experts" will tell you to post daily or a certain number of times per week, etc., but that may be too much pressure, so I say there is no right or wrong. Do what works for you. I try to post a minimum of 3 times a week, which I'm comfortable with, and I usually do a bit more like four times. As for Instagram Stories, I believe you should post as much as possible because stories' exposure is much better than fixed posts, but unfortunately, I don't do that myself. I sometimes struggle with social posts, DMs, answering clients, baking, and having a life all at once. Try to use tools that help you automate your social media posts and possibly blog posts. More on that later. Strategy 3 – Word of mouth This is by far the most powerful tool you have out there. Start with your circle of family and friends, ask them to support and recommend you, and from there, increase your circle to friends of friends, colleagues, etc. If your work is excellent in quality and look, it will speak for itself, and people will recommend you. Next, gather Google reviews, Facebook reviews, and testimonials that you can use on your website, social media, etc. Ensure you get your customer's consent before using their quotes or pictures. You can also create a promotion for those who provide you with reviews; they get a discount on their next order. Works for me! Right now, at the end of each month, I send out a "Thank you" email to everyone who has bought from me that month. It serves two purposes: I'm genuinely thanking them for their business and requesting them to leave a Google Review. Strategy 4 – Online Tools Invest in online tools that help streamline your business. This is especially important if you're a solopreneur trying to do it all yourself. In my previous post I spoke about design tools like Canva, but you can also consider things that make you look professional and give you some analytics like Linktree. It connects your social links, website, blog posts, events, etc. Linktree is terrific because it provides analytics and shows you the traffic per link, where they come from, and much more. If you want to see an example of what Linktree looks like in action, here is mine. Somewhere down the line, you may want to have your own website. Make sure you define the purpose of this website first because it will be an added amount of work on top of your busy schedule. So make sure that you need it. Nowadays, you don't have to know coding to design your website. You can do it through the many website builders out there. Once you have a website, make sure you set up Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Facebook Pixel, all linked to your website, to help measure your site's traffic and performance. Now let's talk about automation. Wherever possible, try to automate your business—for instance, using social media management tools that help you schedule your posts. Email service providers allow you to plan your email campaigns ahead of time, and send a series of emails to a group of customers through a funnel. If you'd like to see all my favorite websites and online tools that I use daily in my business, just fill in your name and email below and you can instantly download it. If all this seems overwhelming and too much, you certainly don't have to do it all at once. Start with the word-of-mouth social media strategies, and the rest will follow later. If you'd like to reach out and ask me any questions I'll be happy to answer. You can leave a comment below or send me an email. 4 Responses الله يعافيك ابي طريقة الكوب كيك ما لقيته في المدونة وحسابك مره جميل وانتي مبدعه واستمري في ابداعك 🤍🤍 Hi Manar, Thanks for writing about home business. I want to know how did you get your home baking business. And how the inspection team check your kitchen?I have a cooking consultant license which allows me to consult, and give classes and workshops.
In this interview, Dr. Peter Awram from the Worker Bee Honey Company discusses the urgent need for comprehensive analytical techniques in the honey industry and explains why NMR spectroscopy could soon become the gold-standard for honey profiling in North America. It's a huge issue. At the moment, Canada produces between 92 and 98 million pounds of honey every year. There is so much fraud that it would take very little for scammers to increase their production and replace the entire Canadian market if they are allowed to continue. When I started looking at the issue a few years ago, it was clear that the number of counterfeit products on the market was so significant that the possibility of the whole honey industry being destroyed by the devaluation of honey in a decade or two was very possible. Aleksandr Rybalko \| Shutterstock Part of the issue is that honey fraud is not well understood. The testing methods are poor and the main method that people use – stable isotope ratio analysis (SIRA) – is not very effective anymore. This means that nobody has a good understanding of what's happening in the industry. The numbers of hives vs honey production don't make any sense but indicate that the level of fraud is significant. We need to determine how many fake products are reaching the market and where they are ending up. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently released a report in which they used both SIRA and NMR to look at the honey industry in Canada. They found that 22% of the samples that were analyzed were fraudulent in one way or another, but they only looked at a small amount of honey. It is clear from these results that testing needs to be much more widespread and extensive. Similar studies around the world show similar or higher evidence of fake honey, but many of those studies are based on retail honey that is found on the grocery store shelves, and do not include products that contain honey, such as honey mustard sauces or cereals. These types of products are not under the same scrutiny, and so the vast majority of that stuff is probably fake. When you apply this to the import, export and production numbers, the potential amount of fake honey rises exponentially. We see a lot of the starch syrups with rice syrup (at a tenth the cost of honey) becoming the dominant one because it's cheap and easily available. Corn syrup is still in use but because it is easily found using the standard methods its use is declining. Often there is little consistency with the fraud when you start looking it becomes apparent that the origin is all over the place. It's clear that the person is just buying from the cheapest source. One day a product will contain rice syrup and the next it will be ultrafiltered from an area that uses banned chemicals. Sometimes it will be real because they have beaten down prices so low that beekeepers just need to sell the honey to pay bills. In Canada, the beekeeping industry is not particularly vibrant. We are a small family business, and yet we make up a significant portion of the hives in Canada. As a country, we could probably handle two or three times the number of hives that we have at the moment without straining. There are millions of hectares of canola available for honey production, but there are no bees on them. Beyond no honey, that also means the farmers lose production from the pollination that bees would provide. We have the landscape, and there are lots of good forage areas where hives would benefit. However, it is not economically viable. There is a continual shortage of bees for pollination throughout Canada. In BC, there are not enough hives to satisfy the requirements. In the Lower Mainland, blueberries need pollination for proper fruit production, but there is a shortage every year. This is also seen in blueberries on the east coast and for tree fruit production in other areas of Canada. This is the situation throughout North America. In California, there is a huge demand for almond pollination and hives are transported across the country yet there are still never enough hives available. The problem is pollination fees are not enough to cover costs of hive upkeep alone and fair honey prices are required to justify increasing hive numbers. Currently, there is only one official method throughout the world for testing honey, AOAC-998.112, the SIRA method for isotope ratio analysis. This has limitations and cannot detect rice syrup. There are a number of methods that have been developed to deal with the deficiencies of SIRA, but they haven't been standardized or consistently applied. They are usually based on detecting a single marker which presents a problem since the scammers find ways to get around the test. In general most of these methods require sophisticated personnel to perform the testing which increases cost and processing time. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is the next generation of lab analysis. Unlike the other testing methods where you are looking for a specific marker, you are able to identify at all of the organic molecules in the sample. It is a very useful technique because it provides a lot of data which can be applied in different ways. Magnetic Resonance is really two tests in one. First you can measure the absolute value of a number of compounds and you can ensure they are in the ranges that would be expected. Where the technique really shines is when you start looking at the entire spectrum – all the molecules in the sample. The flower, the soil, the weather during the nectar flow, all affect the composition of the honey. This generates a "finger print", then if you have a database of honey "finger prints" you can start identifying what country the honey came from, which flowers the bees were visiting. You don't have to know what all the compounds are, just see the indications on the spectra Blueberry honey is a good example of this. We see certain peaks in the spectra that are only present in honey from blueberry flowers. We can also see the amount of these peaks decrease during the season as the blueberries stop flowering and the raspberries start blooming allowing us to have an idea of what percentage of the honey is blueberry vs raspberry. Blueberry honey is a premium product and demands a higher price. With Magnetic Resonance, we can look at a sample and if we don't see the peak that indicates blueberry honey we know that someone is trying to pass off something else as blueberry honey. We see these differences in other flowers as well. Canola from North America looks different compared to European canola. Fireweed, a very desirable honey that we obtain in the mountains looks very different from most of the other things that are in the database right now. This is something that is not as easy to fake because you cannot just take things out, you have to add in the constituents of honey that are not present in starch syrups. Discover More: Ultimately, if someone wanted to build up a fake honey product from scratch, molecule by molecule, they could. However, scammers are not interested in doing that. They are more interested in making money, quickly. The moment that you make it difficult and expensive for it to be worth their while, they are going to target something else. NMR helps us to stay ahead of the scammers because we get a really good idea of what should be in the honey and what doesn't belong there. It's no longer possible to remove the traces left by the starch digestion and clean up partial degradation products and contaminants, with Magnetic Resonance you also have to add in the other components that make honey special. This then becomes a much bigger problem for them to the point where it is no longer profitable for them to slip in cheap things like rice syrup. Trong Nguyen \| Shutterstock We have been very fortunate to have a government in British Columbia that is very supportive of the beekeeping industry. They are funding a number of initiatives to promote bees. We have been able to get funding from the Investment Agricultural Foundation (IAF) of BC to generate a database of BC honey. This will allow us to characterize the honey produced in BC. BC produces some very high-quality specialty honey. By characterizing it with NMR we will provide BC beekeepers a tool to distinguish their honey and add value. The project requires a lot of samples of authentic honey, so the funding is vital. The money provided by the IAF allows us to go out and pull honey directly from the hive. We have developed a process where we can track the honey directly from the hive to generating the "fingerprint" data. We take pictures, identify individual hives and frames where the honey was collected. Tamper-evident seals, GPS tracking and pictures allow us to document a chain of custody for the sample. This allows us to provide a secure database with accurate data, and that will let us create molecular fingerprints for every geographic region. This method gives us good information in terms of floral sources and geographic region so that we can nail down the fundamental composition of the honey. Free Download: Authenticity Analysis of Honey using NMR Spectroscopy. When looking at the techniques, it was clear that the existing methods were not working. At the time Bruker had just released the first iteration of the FoodScreener. I contacted them and started discussing the technology. I then sent some blind honey samples to Bruker, and the results were amazing. It was clear that the company understood the data very well. There is a lot of development behind the method. Ring tests, where laboratories around the world test the same samples, blind, allow labs to ensure that the same results are generated no matter which machine performs the test. Bruker has received ISO accreditation for the process. This is an analytical laboratory standard that ensures consistency in results. The method is well defined and will be the gold-standard over the next decade and beyond. While starch syrups can be identified now, as the database increases the surety of the method improves. NMR will be able to keep up with advances by the scammers. kosolovsky \| Shutterstock The database is growing quickly. The second iteration of the database has been released with over 19,000 samples. I have been working heavily with Bruker in order to get samples directly from the hive into the database. Every time we get another sample, our data improves. Honey has generally been considered a commodity in North America, with consumers thinking that it is all the same. Everything on the supermarket shelf tends to look the same. This is changing as consumers become more aware. Honey should be thought of as more like wine. Its qualities depend on factors like the flower that it comes from and the weather that year. Magnetic Resonance gives us the tools to substantiate this. The existing database does not cover North America as well as it should. It does not cover a lot of the world, and we are doing everything we can to change that. I have got a lot of samples from BC now because I have the funding for it. We are also starting to cover Western Canada as well as down into the United States, and have analyzed samples from there too. We are also getting a lot of samples from Mexico and Australia because this is a world wide problem Beekeepers are very supportive of this technology. Everyone is becoming increasingly aware of how significant this problem is and by providing me with samples, our industry is growing stronger. Canada has honey standards but they are not well enforced. It is similar in the USA. There is work being done to generate a more specific standard of honey that will allow better prosecution for fraud. But one of the big issues in food fraud is that there is not enough actual testing going on. Traceability often consists of a large amount of paperwork. These systems can be forged and tend to put a huge cost burden on honest producers. There needs to be considerably more testing to ensure that these systems work and we are not seeing enough from regulatory bodies. The best method is to randomly sample the food directly. This is where we need the government to take the initiative to get those samples and test it at the retail level. As well as this being more effective, it may actually be cheaper. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is looking at NMR. The push by beekeepers such as myself and others across Canada is somewhat responsible for this. As I mentioned, they did a study in which they took every sample that was collected in 2018, and ran it against both the SIRA and the NMR. The CFIA looked at just under 300 samples. The results show that this is not nearly enough. The adulteration is so pervasive that this number needs to increase to the thousands. One of the nice things about NMR is that the sample preparation is very straightforward. The sample prep doesn't change the honey, so you don't need to worry that you are altering the compostion. A small dilution is carried out, some larger particles are removed, and then the pH is measured. A sample can be run in half a day – which is much faster than SIRA. The entire method is double checked throughout so any errors are caught right away. Standards are run before tests that allow proper tuning of the machine and to ensure that there were no errors in sample prep or because of bad reagents. Sample preps are not altered during measurement so it is possible to run them again if desired. Read Next: This is one of the easiest most straightforward methods that I have ever seen done, and I have done a lot of work in labs from molecular biology to microbiology. This means that reproducibility and reliability are increased. Very few things are this simple yet can produce so much data. I would like to see food fraud taken more seriously. Often, regulatory agencies do not consider anything to be significant unless there is some sort of health issue. It is time for the regulatory agencies to become more proactive and tackle this problem head on. It is not just the honey industry that is affected by fraud, many other foods are also being adulterated. Even if the honey industry is cleaned up, scammers will move to another type of food. NMR is extremely versatile and can be applied to these other foods too. We already have the ability to analyze wine and juices in house, and there are new protocols emerging for oils. Beyond liquids, solids like coffee can be analyzed. All you need is a method to extract components. Coffee is extracted every day just by adding hot water. This can apply to all sorts of foods and you can take it into other fields such as nutraceuticals and health supplements. In my opinion, the FoodScreener is a very cost-effective piece of technology for the honey industry. It is not an expensive test given the amount of data that comes out of it or compared to the costs of standard testing methods. With the FoodScreener, results can be received straight away, so that the problem can be addressed immediately. Using older technology, the whole process takes much longer. Turnover in supermarkets is less than 6 weeks usually. If testing results can't be obtained quickly suspect batches will disappear from shelves before it is possible to take action. Speed of analysis is essential for stopping adulteration. Test answers are needed in less than a week so that they can be addressed on the spot and fake food can be pulled from the shelves. Dr. Peter Awram is a second-generation beekeeper at Worker Bee Honey Company, the largest beekeeping operation in British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1973, the business has branches in both British Columbia and Alberta. He is also the CEO of True Honey Buzz, an organization creating a database of authentic honey samples. Peter became interested in the FoodScreener a few years ago when it became apparent just how bad the adulteration of honey had become. He is now using the technology to develop a database of honey profiles and to address adulteration in the marketplace. Peter obtained a Ph.D. with a focus on molecular biology and has written several peer-reviewed papers. This combination of science and beekeeping is why it became apparent to him that NMR honey analysis was essential to the future of the honey industry. Sponsored Content Policy: News-Medical.net publishes articles and related content that may be derived from sources where we have existing commercial relationships, provided such content adds value to the core editorial ethos of News-Medical.Net which is to educate and inform site visitors interested in medical research, science, medical devices and treatments. 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Doctoral project researches immunotherapy of CMV infections in children with leukaemia Project funded by the Günter Hansmeier Krebsstiftung Leukaemia is the most common cancer in children. Cancer treatment severely weakens the children's immune system and they can easily develop opportunistic infections. One of the most common causes of such complications is the cytomegalovirus (CMV) from the herpes virus family. The "Viral Immunology" department headed by Prof. Luka Cicin-Sain at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI)—a member institution of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) in Braunschweig—is now investigating immunotherapy options against CMV. This is made possible by a donation from the Braunschweig-based Günter Hansmeier Krebsstiftung, which is funding the position of a doctoral researcher for three years. The cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the herpes virus family. After the initial infection, which often occurs asymptomatically or with mild, non-specific symptoms in childhood, the virus remains in the body in an inactive stage. Globally, approximately 70 percent of adults are permanently infected with the virus. Normally, the virus is kept in this latent stage by the immune system without an active, symptomatic infection. However, therapies that impair the immune system - such as chemotherapy or immunosuppression following an organ transplant - can disrupt the balance between host and virus. During their vital cancer treatment, oncology patients are therefore exposed to particular risks from infections. "Leukaemia therapy may severely weaken the immune system. This can lead to the reactivation of the latent virus, which causes severe infections of the lungs, liver or brain, for example. CMV infections can also be fatal," says Luka Cicin-Sain, DZIF scientist and supervisor of the doctoral thesis, which is now being funded by the Günter Hansmeier Krebsstiftung. Initial infections can also be severe or fatal in patients with suppressed immune systems. Standard antiviral treatment for CMV is not always effective and can be associated with significant side effects. In addition, there is no vaccine available against CMV. In her PhD project, Adhara Madhuri, MD, is therefore now pursuing a new approach to CMV therapy. Unlike existing antiviral therapies, she aims to stimulate the immune system to fight the cytomegalovirus more effectively. Specific cells of the immune system, the T cells, are isolated from the patient's blood, multiplied in the laboratory, trained to kill CMV-infected cells and then returned. "There are still many unanswered questions about CMV immunotherapy: For example, I would like to find out which viral proteins are particularly suitable for triggering a strong immune response from T cells and whether a combination of proteins might be promising," says Madhuri. Her PhD supervisor Cicin-Sain emphasises another challenge: "Individual genetic differences significantly influence the recognition of viral proteins by T cells. T cell-based immunotherapies must therefore always be personalised." His department is currently involved in a project of the DZIF with the aim of developing immunotherapies for different genetic backgrounds. "Infections that occur during cancer therapy are a common complication in children with oncological diseases. We are pleased to strengthen the HZI's research into immunotherapies against CMV and thereby contribute to improving cancer therapy for children," says Henrik Klimke, Chairman of the Günter Hansmeier Krebsstiftung. The Günter Hansmeier Krebsstiftung supports research projects and institutions in the Braunschweig region that are specifically dedicated to cancer research in paediatric patients. Source: Press release of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI)
3D printing technology has been around for a few decades, but it has only recently started to gain widespread recognition as a game-changing technology. The ability to create three-dimensional objects from digital designs has opened up new possibilities in fields ranging from manufacturing to healthcare. In this article, we will explore why 3D printing is important and how it is changing the way we think about design and production. One of the most significant benefits of 3D printing is its ability to reduce the time and cost of prototyping. In the past, creating a prototype required a significant investment of time and resources. With 3D printing, designers can quickly create a physical model of their design and make modifications on the fly. This rapid prototyping capability allows companies to bring their products to market faster and with less risk. Additionally, 3D printing enables manufacturers to produce small quantities of custom parts at a lower cost than traditional manufacturing methods. This flexibility has opened up new opportunities for businesses to create unique products and services. The Advantages of 3D Printing 3D printing has revolutionized the manufacturing industry by providing numerous benefits that traditional manufacturing methods cannot match. Here are some of the advantages of 3D printing: One of the biggest advantages of 3D printing is the ability to create customized designs with ease. Traditional manufacturing techniques often require expensive tooling and molds, which limit customization options. With 3D printing, designers can create unique and intricate designs without the need for additional tooling. This means that businesses can offer personalized products to their customers, which can increase customer loyalty and satisfaction. 3D printing is a cost-effective alternative to traditional manufacturing methods. Traditional manufacturing processes require large-scale production to be cost-effective, which can be a disadvantage for small businesses or startups. 3D printing allows for small-scale production, which means that businesses can produce small quantities of products without incurring high costs. Additionally, 3D printing eliminates the need for expensive tooling and molds, which can save businesses a significant amount of money in the long run. 3D printing is a time-saving technology that allows for rapid prototyping and quick design iterations. With 3D printing, designers can create and test prototypes within hours, rather than days or weeks. This means that businesses can bring products to market faster, which can give them a competitive advantage. Additionally, 3D printing reduces the time and cost associated with tooling and molds, which can further speed up the manufacturing process. In conclusion, 3D printing offers numerous advantages over traditional manufacturing methods. From customization to cost-effectiveness and time savings, 3D printing has revolutionized the manufacturing industry and has opened up new possibilities for businesses of all sizes. 3D Printing in Various Industries 3D printing technology has revolutionized the way industries design, produce, and innovate. Here are some of the industries that have been impacted by 3D printing: One of the most promising areas of 3D printing is in the healthcare industry. 3D printing has been used to create prosthetics, implants, and surgical tools. The technology has enabled doctors to create custom implants for patients, which has significantly improved the success rate of surgeries. 3D printing has also been used to create models of organs and body parts, which has helped doctors to plan complex surgeries and explain procedures to patients. 3D printing has significant potential in the automotive industry. The technology has been used to create prototypes of parts and components, which has reduced the time and cost of product development. 3D printing has also been used to create customized parts for high-performance vehicles. The technology has enabled manufacturers to create lightweight parts that are stronger and more durable than traditional parts. 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry. The technology has been used to create building components, such as walls, floors, and roofs. 3D printing has enabled architects to design complex structures that were not possible with traditional construction methods. The technology has also reduced the time and cost of construction projects. 3D printing has opened up new possibilities in the fashion industry. The technology has been used to create unique designs that were not possible with traditional manufacturing methods. 3D printing has enabled designers to create customized clothing and accessories that fit perfectly. The technology has also reduced waste and increased sustainability in the fashion industry. Overall, 3D printing has the potential to transform many industries. As the technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative applications in the future. The Future of 3D Printing As we move into the future, 3D printing is poised to become an increasingly significant part of our lives. Here are some of the ways that 3D printing is expected to advance in the coming years: Advancements in Technology One of the most exciting aspects of 3D printing is the constant innovation and development of new technologies. As the technology becomes more refined, we can expect to see faster, more precise, and more versatile 3D printers. This will enable 3D printing to be used in a wider range of applications, from creating complex medical implants to printing entire buildings. Another key area of development for 3D printing is sustainability. Because 3D printing only creates the exact amount of material needed to create a product, it reduces the waste associated with traditional manufacturing methods. Additionally, 3D printing allows for the use of recycled materials, further reducing its environmental impact. As sustainable manufacturing becomes increasingly important, 3D printing is likely to become an even more popular choice for businesses and consumers alike. Finally, 3D printing is becoming increasingly accessible to the average person. As the technology becomes more affordable and user-friendly, it is no longer limited to industrial applications. Today, 3D printers can be found in schools, libraries, and even homes. This accessibility has the potential to transform consumerism by empowering people to build their own goods and customize them to their exact specifications. Overall, the future of 3D printing looks bright. As the technology continues to develop and become more accessible, we can expect to see it used in a wide range of applications, from healthcare to architecture to consumer goods. As we move towards a more sustainable future, 3D printing will undoubtedly play an important role in helping us achieve our goals.
Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series The Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series explores themes in Frankfort and Franklin County cultural history - the big, small, and tangential - including the people, places, events, industries, and organizations that shaped our community and environment. The series also includes topics in historic preservation such as architecture, archaeology, public policy, and more. Registration opens one month prior to each event. For more information, contact Diane Dehoney at (502) 352-2665 x108 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Sponsored by the Frankfort Heritage Week Coalition and PSPL. Tressa Brown American Indian communities have been in Kentucky for more than 11,000 years. When Euro-Americans settled here, Shawnee, Cherokee, and Chickasaw, among others, already lived here. Myths and misconceptions about American Indian people permeate many sources of information. We all dispel some of the myths about native people that persist, discuss Kentucky's native heritage, and briefly review its long history. Tressa Brown received her B.A. in Biology and Anthropology at Transylvania University and her M.A. in Anthropology and Museum Studies from Arizona State University. She is currently the coordinator for the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission, the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. She has worked for the past 25 years providing Native American educational programming for schools and the public. Her primary focus has been to identify the stereotypes and myths about Native Americans in general and Kentucky's Native people in particular. Her position at KHC is to provide accurate information to educators and the public about Kentucky's American Indian history, the diversity of Native cultures, as well as the issues affecting Native people in contemporary society. Robbie D. Jones, Sydney Schoof & Carolyn Brackett In 2023, the City of Frankfort received a Certified Local Government grant from the Kentucky Heritage Council to complete a National Register nomination for the Green Hill Cemetery. The consultant chosen to carry out the project was Richard Grubb & Associates (Nashville, TN), using the same team that completed the earlier African American Historic Context Report for the City of Frankfort, Kentucky in 2022. The cemetery was designated as eligible for the National Register as part of that earlier project. The Green Hill Cemetery has long been important to Frankfort's community. It was established as an interracial pauper's cemetery in 1865 and evolved to become a principal component of Frankfort's Black community by the turn-of-the-twentieth century. As the predominantly Black community of Green Hill grew up around the cemetery, it became a cultural focal point in Green Hill, along with a nearby school and church. In 1924, the Colored Soldiers Monument was erected at the cemetery. This is the only monument in Kentucky dedicated to the U.S. Colored Troops who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War. It is also the burial place of many of those soldiers and continued to be the gathering place of Black citizens for events such as Decoration and Memorial Day celebrations. The cemetery was used for pauper burials even after the city divested itself of the cemetery and its maintenance in 1957. At that time, the Black community formed a nonprofit organization to take over ownership and maintenance of the cemetery. This combination of uses is an unusual representation of the intersection of class and race in Frankfort. The cemetery and its associated monuments and support structures retain a high degree of integrity from the period of significance (1865-1974)." Join Robbie D. Jones, Sydney Schoof, and Carolyn Brackett as they share the results of their research and field work at the Green Hill Cemetery and summarize the history and significance of this important place in Frankfort's heritage. Richard Grubb & Associates (RGA) is a woman-owned small business founded in 1988 as a full-service cultural resource management firm. RGA is headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, and maintains regional offices in Philadelphia, Raleigh, and Nashville. RGA and its architectural historians have completed over 7,500 projects throughout the U.S., including 80 National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmark nominations. Robbie D. Jones served as the Principal Senior Architectural Historian and Project Manager. With over 32 years of experience, Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and an M.A. in Public History and Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. He manages the RGA Tennessee Branch Office in Nashville, which currently has six full-time staff members. Mr. Jones has worked on projects in 21 states for local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private clients. He documented over 110 resources for the Nashville Civil Rights Movement Documentation Project and coauthored the National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form. Additionally, he has prepared numerous publications and is a former president of the Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. Sydney Schoof served as a Senior Architectural Historian. Based in RGA's Nashville office, Ms. Schoof holds a B.S. in the History of Art and Architecture and an M.S in Historic Preservation, both from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. With 12 years of experience, she has worked on projects in 13 states, including Kentucky. She is coauthor of the National Register nomination for the Clark United Methodist Church Complex, an important African American landmark in Nashville associated with the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Schoof documented over 4,000 resources in Indiana and Rhode Island as part of local and state surveys. Carolyn Brackett served as a Senior Historian. Ms. Brackett is principal of Cultural Heritage Works and joined the RGA team for this project. She holds a B.S. in Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. Ms. Brackett has over 30 years of experience in documenting resource histories, preservation plans, heritage development, interpretation, and marketing. She was a Senior Field Officer for 17 years with the National Trust for Historic Preservation as part of the Heritage Tourism and National Treasures programs. With experience in 29 states, she has worked on numerous project that focus on African American heritage and preservation. Ms. Brackett coauthored the National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form for Nashville's Civil Rights Movement. This event was funded in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, and administered by the Kentucky Heritage Council. The contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior. The U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age. Any person who believes that he or she has been discriminated against should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. Past Presenters Dr. Drew Andrews The rocks under our landscape play a critical role in defining the shape and the characteristics of the land we live on. Landforms, streams, resources, and natural hazards are all related to the geology of an area. Christopher T. Hall Audiences are in for a treat as they sit back and listen to a candid discussion about the discipline of archaeology and what it tells us about our own history. Mack Cox The first of two short lectures will explore early Frankfort furniture dating from about 1795 to 1820. The second documents decorative inlay in early Kentucky furniture from the same period. Dr. Richard Taylor Bourbon enthusiasts worldwide are familiar with Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. for his reputation as the founding father of the modern bourbon industry. However, the Taylor family's influence on Frankfort can trace its roots back to the earliest pioneer days of Kentucky. Roda Ferraro Keeneland Library's traveling exhibit, The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers, highlights the lives and careers of 80 African American horsemen and women from the mid-1800s to today. Howard W. Cox A fresh examination of the life and crimes of the highest-ranking federal official ever tried for treason and espionage, American Traitor examines the career of the notorious Gen. Jessica Stavros In the late 19th century, famed American artist and poet Robert Burns Wilson made Frankfort his adoptive home. During his time here, Wilson had a deep friendship with fellow artist Paul Sawyier and Mary Mason Scott, the last member of the Brown family to live in Liberty Hall.
Local and Nearby Rehab Listings for Windsor, CO Windsor, CO has a serious level of drug addiction. According to the Windsor of Change Task Force, drug addiction and abuse cost the community over $100 million each year in medical expenses, lost productivity, and law enforcement costs. The human cost is even higher, with addicts struggling with mental and physical health problems, broken relationships, and financial insecurity. Despite these challenges, there are many organizations and individuals working to combat drug addiction and abuse in Windsor. These individuals provide support to addicts and their families, raise awareness of the issue, and advocate for policy changes. With their dedication and hard work, it is possible for addicts to get the help they need to recover and lead healthy, productive lives. There is hope in Colorado due to a number of drug and alcohol recovery facilities for genuine reasons and for a healthier life in cities like Windsor. Find out about a facility that suits your needs on our list below, or contact us for individual recommendations. Contact Your Colorado Admissions Expert We will help you find treatment based on your location, budget, and specific needs and help you get started safely. Free + Confidential Consultation Browse 4 Centers in Windsor, Colorado Seven Lakes Recovery Program is an addiction treatment facility in Windsor, CO that provides personalized inpatient and outpatient drug rehab programs with evidence-based therapies and ongoing support from a team of experienced professionals, and accepts Private Health Insurance. - Dual-Diagnosis - Detox Creative Counseling Services is an addiction treatment facility located in Windsor, Colorado that provides evidence-based, comprehensive care for alcohol and drug addiction, offering services such as drug rehab, outpatient, aftercare support, and dual-diagnosis levels of care to help individuals achieve and sustain sobriety and wellness. - Dual-Diagnosis - Aftercare A New Perspective Counseling Centers A New Perspective Counseling Centers is a rehab facility in Windsor, Colorado, offering a range of evidence-based therapies and services to help individuals overcome substance abuse and drug addiction, including long-term residential treatment. - Aftercare A New Perspective Counseling Centers - Windsor A New Perspective Counseling Centers - Windsor is an accredited addiction and substance abuse treatment center in Colorado that offers a wide range of evidence-based programs and services, including detoxification, psychiatric evaluation, medication-assisted treatment, trauma-informed care, and holistic interventions, to help individuals struggling with addiction and dependence achieve lasting recovery and improve their quality of life. - Aftercare Drug & Alcohol Rehab Facilities near Windsor, Colorado Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Windsor, CO Getting rehab is a big decision, and it's one that should be made with the help of professionals. You want to be sure that you're choosing a program that will meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. What Types of Treatment Are Available in Windsor, Colorado? There are many drug rehab centers in Windsor, Colorado. These centers offer a variety of treatment options, including inpatient and outpatient programs, 12-step programs, and holistic therapies. Inpatient treatment is the most intensive level of care. It requires addicts to live at the facility for the duration of their treatment, which typically lasts 30 to 90 days. During this time, they will receive 24-hour care and supervision. Outpatient treatment, on the other hand, allows addicts to live at home while attending treatment during the day. This option is best for those with a strong support system at home and a lower level of addiction. 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, are based on the belief that addiction is a disease that can be overcome with the help of a higher power. These programs are free and open to anyone who wants to attend. Holistic therapies, such as yoga and meditation, are also used in some treatment centers. These therapies focus on treating the whole person, rather than just the addiction. Drug Abuse Statistics in Windsor, Colorado According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 10% of Windsor residents struggle with substance abuse. The most commonly abused drugs in the area include alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. There is also a growing problem with prescription drug abuse, particularly among young adults. Before moving to hard drugs, about 60% of Windsor addicts start with alcohol. Marijuana is the next most common drug, used by about 25% of residents. For those who do move on to harder drugs, the most common choices are cocaine and heroin. - Nearly 18% of Windsor residents will struggle with an addiction at some point in their lives. - Alcohol is involved in about 50% of all traffic fatalities in Windsor. - 7% of Windsor high school students have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons. - 30% of Windsor residents who use illegal drugs started using them before they turned 18. Additional Treatment Centers in Colorado The Centennial State has slipped to a ranking of 12th in the country for drug abuse. Each year around 24% of the state's population uses illegal drugs while nearly 5% of its population abuses alcohol. Substance-related deaths in Colorado were responsible for 15.12% between 2008 and 2017. Fortunately, Colorado drug and alcohol addiction treatment are available to help a person overcome addiction. Still haven't found the right recovery center? Browse nearby Colorado cities. - Cortez, CO (293.4 mi.) - Center, CO (199.4 mi.) - Palmer Lake, CO (94.0 mi.) - Parker, CO (67.0 mi.) - Lamar, CO (205.8 mi.) - Meeker, CO (161.6 mi.) - Ridgway, CO (221.7 mi.) - Broomfield, CO (39.9 mi.) - Evergreen, CO (62.5 mi.) - Crawford, CO (189.3 mi.) - Greeley, CO (11.1 mi.) - Edgewater, CO (51.0 mi.) - Denver, CO (216) - Colorado Springs, CO (78) - Aurora, CO (67) - Pueblo, CO (38) - Littleton, CO (36) - Fort Collins, CO (30) - Boulder, CO (29) - Englewood, CO (23) Do I Have to Go to Rehab? If you're struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may be wondering if you need to go to rehab. The answer is not always simple. It depends on a number of factors, including the severity of your addiction, your financial situation, your family situation, and your employment status. If you're not sure if you need to go to rehab, it's best to speak with a professional. They can help you assess your situation and make the best decision for your needs. However, there are some general guidelines that can help you decide if rehab is the right choice for you. If you're struggling to quit on your own, if you're not able to control your use, or if you're using more than you want to, it's likely that you need help. If you're experiencing financial, legal, or relationship problems as a result of your addiction, you may also benefit from rehab. Additionally, even your addiction is considered "mild," you may still benefit from professional help to ensure that it doesn't become more severe. Is There a Minimum or Maximum Age for Rehab? There is no minimum or maximum age for rehab. addiction is a disease that can affect anyone, regardless of their age. If you're struggling with addiction, it's important to get help as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to break the habit. However, even if you've been struggling for years, it's never too late to get help. No matter how long you've been addicted, you can always benefit from professional treatment. Patients in the rehab centers in Windsor, CO typically range in age from 18-35. However, there are some facilities that cater to a specific age group, such as seniors or teenagers. What Kind of Insurance Do I Need for Rehab? Most insurance plans will cover at least part of the cost of rehab. However, coverage varies depending on the insurer and the type of treatment you're receiving. It's important to check with your insurance provider before you enroll in a treatment program. That way, you'll know what your coverage is and how much you'll be responsible for paying. Some insurers require that you choose a treatment program from their network of providers. Others may have restrictions on the type of treatment you can receive. Still, others may cover only part of the cost of treatment, leaving you responsible for the rest. What Kind of Rehab Facility Should I Choose? Most rehab centers are regulated by the state in which they operate. That means that they must meet certain standards in order to remain open. However, there is a wide range of quality among rehab centers. Most government-funded rehab centers at least have basic accommodations and staff that are trained in addiction treatment. If you're looking for more amenities and more personalized care, you may want to consider a private rehab center. These facilities typically have more comfortable surroundings and more individualized treatment plans. Finally, it's important to read reviews of the rehab center you're considering. This can give you a better idea of what to expect from the facility and the quality of care you can expect to receive. How Do I Plan an Intervention? If you're worried about a loved one's addiction, you may be considering an intervention. An intervention is a meeting in which you and other concerned family members or friends express your concerns to the addict. The goal of an intervention is to get the addict to agree to seek treatment. There are a few things you should keep in mind if you're planning an intervention. First, it's important to have a clear goal in mind. You should only proceed with the intervention if you're confident that the addict will agree to seek treatment. Second, you should make sure that everyone who participates in the intervention is on the same page. All participants should be prepared to express their concerns and offer their support. Third, you should choose a location for the intervention that is comfortable and private. This will help the addict feel more open to hearing what you have to say. Finally, you should be prepared to offer resources and assistance in getting the addict to treatment. This may include making arrangements for transportation. If you're not sure how to proceed, you may want to consider hiring a professional interventionist. This is someone who specializes in helping families plan and carry out interventions. Drug rehab and alcohol treatment services near you in Windsor, Colorado. Need help choosing a center? Call us, free. (888) 674-0062.
Sneezing serves as an automatic response that aids in purging irritants and foreign particles from the nasal passages. Although sneezing is inherent to human physiology, the manner in which it is executed holds considerable sway over hygiene and public health. Recently, health professionals have underscored the significance of directing sneezes toward one's elbow as opposed to the hands or open air. This article delves into the rationale behind why embracing the practice of sneezing into your elbow is a prudent hygienic choice. Containment of Respiratory Droplets Upon sneezing, a person releases respiratory droplets containing germs, bacteria, and viruses into the nearby air. By directing the sneeze toward one's elbow, a barrier is formed, aiding in the containment of these droplets. This containment effectively curtails the dispersion of infectious agents into the surroundings, thereby mitigating the risk of transmitting illnesses such as the common cold, influenza, and respiratory viruses like COVID-19. Minimization of Hand Contamination When sneezing into your hands, respiratory droplets can be transferred onto surfaces and objects that you come into contact with. From doorknobs to electronic devices, these surfaces become potential vectors for transmitting germs to others. By opting to sneeze into your elbow, you circumvent the risk of contaminating your hands, thereby diminishing the likelihood of transmitting illness through touch. Protection of Others Sneezing into your elbow entails not just personal hygiene but also thoughtfulness towards others. By shielding your mouth and nose with your elbow, you halt respiratory droplets from being propelled directly towards individuals nearby. This gesture of consideration reflects regard for the health and well-being of those around you, especially in crowded or enclosed spaces. Maintenance of Hand Hygiene Regular handwashing forms a crucial part of proper hygiene, particularly during cold and flu seasons or periods of increased illness transmission. By sneezing into your elbow, you decrease the necessity to touch your face, thereby lowering the chances of contaminating your hands with respiratory secretions. Consequently, you can uphold superior hand hygiene by circumventing the transfer of germs from your hands to your mouth, nose, or eyes. Role Modeling Behavior When you sneeze into your elbow, you establish a commendable model for others, especially children, who often imitate the actions of adults. Through consistently adhering to this hygienic practice, you play a role in standardizing appropriate respiratory etiquette within your community. This collaborative endeavor promotes a culture of health-oriented conduct and diminishes the transmission of infectious diseases. Adherence to Public Health Guidelines Health organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), advocate for sneezing into your elbow as a vital aspect of respiratory hygiene protocols. This recommendation aligns with broader initiatives aimed at curbing the transmission of contagious illnesses and protecting public health. By adhering to these guidelines, individuals can actively contribute to disease prevention and control efforts. Sneezing into your elbow is a straightforward yet impactful practice with extensive benefits for both personal and public health. By containing respiratory droplets, minimizing hand contamination, safeguarding others, upholding hand hygiene, modeling proper behavior, and following public health directives, individuals play a crucial role in thwarting the spread of infectious diseases. Embracing this hygienic habit reflects consideration, respect, and accountability towards oneself and the community as a whole. Let us persist in prioritizing respiratory etiquette as an integral part of our daily routines, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for everyone.
Koper (Slovene pronunciation: [ˈkoːpəɾ] ( listen)) (Italian: Capodistria) is a city in southwestern Slovenia, with the other Slovenian coastal towns Ankaran, Izola, Piran, and Portorož, situated along the country's 47-kilometre (29-mile) coastline, in the Istrian Region, approximately five kilometres (3.1 miles) from its border with Italy. Having a unique ecology and biodiversity, it is considered an important national natural resource. The city's Port of Koper is the major contributor to the economy of the eponymous city municipality. With only one percent of Slovenia having a coastline, the influence that the Port of Koper also has on tourism was a factor in Ankaran deciding to leave the municipality in a referendum in 2011 to establish its own. The city is a destination on a number of Mediterranean cruising lines. In 2016, the city expects 65 cruise ship arrivals (for example: Norwegian Spirit, MSC Magnifica, Norwegian Jade, MS Rhapsody of the Seas...) with the season spanning from March to December. Koper is the main urban centre of the Slovenian Istria, with a population of about 25,000. Discover the best top things to do in Slovenian Istria, Slovenia including Piran and Panoramic Slovenian Coast from Koper, Private Tour: Lake Bled & Ljubljana from Koper, Private: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle with tickets- Shore Tour from Koper, Piran &Scenic Slovenian Coastline: 4hrs Small-Group Shore Experience from Koper, Piran wine & food walking tour, Lipica Stud Farm and Skocjan Caves from Piran or Portoroz or Izola, Piran Day Trip & Škocjan Caves, Pearls of Slovenia - Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle & Piran, Skocjan Caves, Lipica & Piran: Karst & Coast Small-Group Day Trip from Ljubljana, Private Experience: UNESCO`s Skocjanske Caves- 4 hrs Shore Trip from Koper. ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.
MG Comet: I (Lakshya Rana) used Comet for about three months and experienced many things about it during these three months. MG Comet Review: America and Japan present two vastly different perspectives when it comes to automobiles. In America, larger cars dominate the landscape, while in Japan, small cars are more prevalent. This dichotomy largely stems from spatial considerations. America boasts less population density, wider roads, and less traffic congestion, making it conducive to driving and accommodating larger vehicles. Conversely, Japan's densely populated urban areas and limited space necessitate the popularity of compact cars, which offer greater maneuverability and ease of parking. In India, the size of a car has increasingly become associated with social status, although the extent of this correlation remains debatable. However, it's undeniable that many Indian cities, such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, grapple with severe congestion and traffic issues. In such urban environments, practicality dictates that smaller cars are more suitable, as they occupy less space on the road, alleviate parking concerns, and navigate through traffic more effortlessly. Taking these factors into account, MG Motors introduced the Comet last year. The Comet, an electric car, currently stands as the most compact electric vehicle available in India. Residing in Noida, I had the opportunity to utilize the Comet for approximately three months, during which I gained valuable insights. Here are three key takeaways from my experience: Practicality for Urban Environments In cities characterized by congestion, heavy traffic, and parking constraints like Delhi-Noida, compact cars inherently offer practical solutions. The Comet, measuring just 2,974mm in length and 1,505mm in width, demands minimal road space, akin to an auto-rickshaw. Its compact size facilitates swift maneuvering through traffic, allowing me to traverse my 17-kilometer commute in approximately 30-35 minutes, compared to the 40 minutes typically required by larger vehicles during peak traffic hours. Moreover, the Comet's diminutive footprint enables hassle-free parking in tight spaces, expanding parking possibilities where larger cars would be impractical. I've often managed to park the Comet in spaces too small for conventional vehicles, thanks to its compact dimensions. Being an electric vehicle, the Comet offers cost-effective operation. With a 3.3kW home charger provided, the running costs are significantly lower than conventional fuel-powered vehicles. Charging the Comet to full capacity costs approximately Rs. 126 (based on a unit price of Rs. 7), allowing for a range of 160-170 kilometers on a single charge. This translates to a direct running cost of around 65-70 paisa per kilometer, substantially lower than traditional fuel alternatives. Unique Appeal In a market where car size often correlates with social status, the Comet stands out as a 'Cutie Pie.' Its compact design garners attention and curiosity, especially in a landscape dominated by larger vehicles. Despite its diminutive stature, the Comet's aesthetic appeal and functional cabin design, featuring integrated screens, walk-through space, and seating for four, contribute to its unique charm. However, the Comet is not without its drawbacks. The ride quality leaves much to be desired, with noticeable bounciness at speeds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour and pronounced body roll in corners. Additionally, the seats lack adequate lumbar support, and the pedal positioning may be uncomfortable for some drivers, warranting adjustments for improved ergonomics. In conclusion, while the Comet excels in addressing the challenges of urban mobility with its compact design, affordability, and unique appeal, it is not without its shortcomings in terms of ride comfort and ergonomics.
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Oxfam is backing calls from Pacific leaders for the New Zealand and Australian governments to endorse the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific, a top agenda item at this week's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. "Fossil fuels are on their way out globally – the fight now is between hope for the future and a short-term gamble on continuing our destructive past for a bit longer", says Oxfam Aotearoa Climate Justice Lead Nick Henry. "Pacific Ministers from six nations showed historic leadership in March by calling for an end to fossil fuels, starting right here in our region. These leaders have come out on the side of hope." Henry says that we need our new Government to now do the same, and endorse the Port Vila Call in a Leaders Declaration at the Pacific Islands Forum: "Christopher Luxon has said that you can't be a climate denier or a climate minimalist in 2023. He has promised his Government will meet all of New Zealand's climate commitments. As his Government's debut on the global stage, this is a chance for him to put these words into action and show that he will be a climate leader. "But while Pacific Island leaders have been calling for a transition from fossil fuels, Australia has approved four new coal mines. And on the campaign trail, the leaders of our own incoming Government talked about reopening offshore oil and gas exploration. "In Aotearoa and across the Pacific our people deserve and need a fast and just transition, where a managed decline of fossil fuel production is matched with the creation of good jobs in renewable energy, clean industries and social services. "Pacific communities have been bearing the brunt of climate impacts for years already, and we're now seeing devastating impacts ourselves in Aotearoa. Around the world, we are calling for rich countries to stop polluting, and start paying. In addition to a managed decline, New Zealand must continue to support communities facing climate impacts in the Pacific and globally to adapt, transition and bear the costs of unavoidable loss and damage from climate change," Henry said. "The Port Vila Call says Pacific leaders 'have the power and responsibility to lead, and we will'. Our question for Christopher Luxon is whether he'll be among them." Oxfam in the Pacific Executive Director Eunice Wotene agreed, saying New Zealand could do more to support the Pacific in a Just Transition: "As the Pacific experiences of climate-induced loss and damage become even more acute, we know that now more than ever we need Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia to halt the expansion of their fossil fuel industries, to stop subsidising those industries and to support safer and more sustainable alternatives. "Already, a number of our Pacific leaders have endorsed the Port Vila call for a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. What we need now is for Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia to not undermine that call, but to join – in the spirit of true Pacific partnership, their fellow regional leaders in committing to a climate-just future for all." – In March, Ministers from six Pacific states issued the call for a global, just and equitable phase out of coal, oil and gas, asking fellow Pacific leaders to show their support in a Leaders Declaration at the Pacific Island Forum. – The call demands an end to the development and expansion of fossil fuel extracting industries, including halting all new licensing rounds for oil and gas, and setting a Paris-aligned end date for production. – The call also asks countries to join the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance. New Zealand is currently an associate member of BOGA in recognition of the 2018 ban on offshore oil and gas exploration.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: Be future-ready and embrace change The 23rd edition of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 commenced with great enthusiasm at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Themed Engage. Grow. Transform. Designing the Future: How HR Can Be Architects of Change, the two-day event, organised by HRM Asia, offered a deep dive into the evolving HR landscape amid technological innovation and demographic shifts. Day 1 of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 kicked off with welcome remarks from Gnosoulla Tsioupra-Lewis, Chief People and Culture Officer, Arc Network and parent organisation of HRM Asia. "HR is now focused on a human-centric approach that empowers employees and fuels business growth," shared Tsioupra-Lewis. "At the forefront of this movement stands HR Tech Festival Asia 2024, the premium event for HR professionals in Asia-Pacific which curates amazing events to bring the HR community, global influencers, and industry experts together to learn, collaborate, inspire, and discuss the most relevant workplace issues faced by organisations in Asia today." A highlight of this year's HR Tech Festival Asia was the Guest of Honour Address by H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary General of ASEAN, the Association of South-East Asian Nations. Dr Kao, who addressed the crowd via streaming, welcomed guests and attendees to the event, congratulating HRM Asia for once again organising HR Tech Festival Asia, and acting as a platform for HR professionals in the region to share knowledge and discuss human development, especially in a region that hosts 10 countries and a working demographic of 230 million. Dr Kao highlighted the importance of discussing this, as statistics revealed that 11.2% of the population reached the age of 60, and the responsibility of caring for an ageing population would thus fall on the younger employees within the region. He described the young working population as the backbone of ASEAN's economy, identifying three trends that would affect HR practices within South-East Asia for years to come: the growing shift to digital transformation; a rising demographic shift favouring younger employees; and exploring sustainable, green processes within working organisations. Dr Kao's speech was further accentuated by remarks from Keith Sonderling, Commissioner, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), who shared his views from the perspective of a federal agency that regulates HR. Sonderling shared how as HR professionals it could be difficult to focus on a singular issue, as much of HR issues are regularly affected by global issues. However, he also identified growing shifts that organisations are currently facing in the US, including sexual harassment, mental health and wellness, and disability issues, which are compounded by the growing and changing needs of a younger, more well-educated workforce. He acknowledged the importance of digital transformation in HR, addressing the fear of using AI amongst employees, and how there is now more need to streamline processes in HR teams to help make things easier across organisations, as well as its potential to evolve and develop processes despite fears of possible bias and discrimination that can be programmed into AI. "I don't believe that HR vendors want to create products that are built to discriminate, and I don't believe any organisation would want to buy a product that would do so." There is, Sonderling highlighted, a need to carefully design programmes that are properly used. Sonderling's remarks were followed by a leadership panel that discussed what the future holds for leaders in HR. Panellists Aslam Sardar, CEO, Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP); Aileen Tan, Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Singtel; and Akarin Phureesitr, Chief People Officer, Central Pattana; along with moderator Parul Munshi, Workforce Transformation Partner and Regional Sustainability Consulting Leader, PwC South-East Asia Consulting, took time to discuss a broad range of topics that would affect HR leaders and thus the way they would approach leadership and shaping the policies of their organisations. Much discussion was dedicated towards topics such as the experimentation of AI and tech by forward-thinking leaders, which combats the anxiety and fear some employees have regarding AI. Tan, for example, cited her fascination with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, which, as she said, "has made me realise that I am not obsolete at all". Another topic at hand includes the importance of making conscious, purposeful dedication towards objectives that do not clutter up the key performance indicators of any organisation so that there is a clear, direct path towards a goal. Taking the stage next was Melinda McKinley, Global Head of HR Strategy and Digital Transformation at Standard Chartered Bank, who shared insights into navigating the evolving HR landscape. She highlighted the need to align HR and employee experience for better business outcomes, showcasing Standard Chartered Bank's high-performing culture with practices like goal setting, performance feedback, leadership feedback, and a recognition and reward framework. McKinley also delved into the bank's unique "experience approach" to HR transformation. This five-step process emphasises understanding employee needs and potential impacts before implementation. The approach starts with discovering foundation design, where potential solutions are explored through employee interviews and focus groups. Next comes defining global and local design, which refines the solution based on global principles while considering local needs. Develop testing follows, allowing for a thorough review of the entire employee experience with the proposed solution. Deliver cutover and launch provides guidance on effectively implementing the solution, and finally, driving continual insights ensures ongoing feedback and adjustments for successful adoption. McKinley's presentation was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Lim May-Ann, Director of Data Governance at Access Partnership and Executive Director at Asia Cloud Computing Association, which delved into strategies to ensure organisational agility and resilience amidst rapid technological advancements. Panellists Dean Tong, Managing Director and Head of Group HR at UOB; Melissa Kee, Chief People Officer of Temus; Terence Chia, Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate), Cluster Director (Human Capital Cluster), Infomm Media Development Authority (IMDA); and Tan Toi Chia, Chief of People, Organisation and Communications at StarHub, offered a wealth of actionable insights. During the discussion, Tan highlighted the importance of embracing AI as another avenue to improve collaboration and achieve better performance, emphasising the potential of AI as a complement to existing capabilities. Tong echoed this sentiment, emphasising the need to strike a balance between embracing technology and leveraging the human element. Tong emphasised that while technology offers deep integration possibilities, the human element remains essential in complementing and maximising the potential of technology. In another presentation, Eileen Nah, Managing Director and Head of Future Smart and Leadership at OCBC Bank, provided insights into the evolving role of AI in shaping the future of work. With a focus on prioritising skills development for talent mobility and career advancement in an era of constant change, Nah emphasised the critical need for organisations to maintain agility in their approach to talent management. She underscored the importance of fostering workforce agility to adapt to pivotal shifts in reskilling, upskilling, and lifelong learning necessitated by the ever-evolving workplace landscape. Moreover, Nah highlighted the transformative power of AI and digital inclusivity in driving progress towards achieving both business and people-centric growth. During her presentation, she posed a thought-provoking question, "How do you harness the power of generative AI in your work?" She shared insights into OCBC's approach to leveraging technology collaboratively and developing a curriculum with internal experts to embrace and grow alongside emerging technologies. Nah emphasised the concept of digital inclusivity, urging organisations to proactively leverage technology to enhance their capabilities rather than allowing it to overpower them. This approach, she suggested, fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth, ensuring organisations remain at the forefront of innovation and adaptation in the digital age. Emerging as a pivotal discussion topic, the theme of navigating a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world took centre stage at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024. Led by Diana Wu David, Work Futurist and CEO of Future Proof Lab, the session surmised that with the rise in challenges within technology, globalisation, and shifting demographics, there is a need to recognise that the world is constantly changing, and leaders need to develop muscles to prepare for the future. "We have to figure out how we're going to be ahead of the curve," Diana said. She cited a study in 2023 where, in a review of many organisations, HR was embracing strategic foresight in three areas: identifying skills needs, cultivating growth mindsets, and building future robust structures that allow leaders to thrive and drive employees. This can only be done with the help of understanding what is coming, creating strategic scenarios where leaders identify growth areas and mitigate risks, and aligning culture and incentives to help people see around corners within organisations. Another keynote session presented by Steve Boese, President and Co-Founder of H3 HR Advisors, was a pivotal exploration of the intersection between technology, economics, and societal dynamics, and their profound influence on organisational landscapes. He said, "The challenge is in a fast-moving world with changing conditions, technological advancements, and dynamic operating environments, HR must equip the organisation and the people of the organisation for sustainable success." Boese dissected the intricate relationship between emerging technologies and HR strategies, shedding light on how these factors can drive meaningful business transformation. He also highlighted the importance of agility in establishing organisations to be ready for change, establish priorities, and identify needed employee capabilities in navigating the complexities of today's business environment. How can organisations look into navigating change management? Justin Angsuwat, Chief People Officer of Culture Amp; and Anita Low-Lim, Chief Transformation Officer, TOUCH Community Services, both took on the challenge to discuss this, where they shared what was driving culture within organisations that focused solely on change. "As HR professionals, we often think that people leave managers, not organisations," shared Angsuwat. "But when we looked at the data, what we discovered was that if you had a great manager but a bad leader, you are more likely to leave an organisation than if you had a bad manager but a great leader. Leaders play a very important role in how an organisation functions." Low-Lim added that managers have a difficult task, as they are not just managers, but leaders are expected to do well in the portfolio set before them. "One of the things that we will ask our managers is how they are maximising or organising the resources given to them," she said. They went on to discuss the importance of leveraging data alongside real-world examples to illustrate the impact of cultural shifts on talent retention, and how TOUCH Community Services' work with Culture Amp has helped to raise employee engagement and develop managers and their performance, boosting the confidence of managers and helping employees define what they are experiencing within the organisation. Continuing the discussion, Chelsea Lee, Global Head of People, Parcel Perform; and Adrit Raha, Managing Director, CoverGo; shared the issues of organising and managing a distributed workforce across different types of workforce, including those with hybrid work arrangements, and those working fully remote, especially across global regions. With moderator Karen Ng, Regional Director, Asia, Deel, the panellists explored the people practices and structures that have succeeded within organisations that have to deal with distributed workforces. Lee pointed out three aspects that have helped build rapport between teams and employees: open transparency and communication, team engagement, and employee appreciation recognition. Raha concurred with Lee, adding that there is a need to keep an eye on the promotion rate within organisations, as it helps develop employee engagement, retention, and recruitment, especially with the opening of job roles across a bigger pool of talent. In the realm of talent management, David Jones, CEO and Partner at Mercer Talent Enterprise, underscored the vital role of data-driven talent analytics in effective talent management. Jones urged attendees to critically evaluate their current strategies and assess their impact on business goals, emphasising the power of talent assessment to drive improvements and shape desired business outcomes. He highlighted the significance of talent identification and succession planning, stressing their crucial role in ensuring business continuity and managing organisational risk. Jones also emphasised that talent is distributed across the entire organisation, and critical roles, which tend to encompass less than 10-15% of unique roles within the workforce, can be found across various levels and functions. Building upon this foundation, another session, led by Craig Smith, Product Lead for Business Agility at SoftEd; and Shannon Ewan, CEO of the International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile), focused on fostering a growth mindset within organisations. This session highlighted the importance of developing agility – the ability to adapt and deliver high value – to achieve organisational goals and meet evolving customer needs. "Agility is a sustainable business approach that seeks to delight customers while making work joyful," Smith explained. "Agile is a mindset, a culture, a way of thinking and responding to change in organisations. Agile requires a cultural shift. It requires collaborative teams, trust, honesty, courage, openness, and the adoption of a genuinely safe-to-fail environment." Day 1 of HR Tech Festival Asia came to a close with Rebecca Sham, Managing Director, People, Quality, Technology and Innovation, AMEA, FedEx, who gave the closing keynote speech. Sham discussed how organisations can look to simplify HR processes and transform them from within, using FedEx as an example. She cited the importance of "less is more", which included reducing the number of request channels so that there would be simplified channels of communication. She also cited the importance of training and upskilling employees within the organisation, encouraging learning agility. The result saw internal promotions within FedEx who took the lessons they learned to share new ideas and innovation within the organisation. Sham reiterated the importance of leveraging technology and upskilling to adapt, which would not just benefit the organisation but also the employees who will take it with them along their career journeys for the rest of their lives. "Don't resist technology. Leverage on it. Make use of it and be a better person and create a better workplace for your workmates and yourself by utilising technology," she concluded.
Warning: Undefined array key "titleWrapper" in /home/u971457304/domains/pregguru.com/public_html/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/modules/schema/blocks/toc/class-block-toc.php on line 103 Pregnancy is a miraculous journey, filled with anticipation and excitement. Many expecting mothers often wonder about the role of exercise during this crucial period. In this guide, we will delve into the importance of exercise in pregnancy, providing expert insights and real-time experiences to foster trust and excitement among our readers. Table of Contents 1. Benefits of Exercise in Pregnancy Engaging in regular, moderate exercise during pregnancy offers a plethora of benefits. It helps maintain a healthy weight, reduces the risk of gestational diabetes, and enhances overall mood and well-being. Scientific studies consistently support the positive impact of exercise on both maternal and fetal health. 2. Safe Exercises During Pregnancy Not all exercises are created equal when it comes to pregnancy. Low-impact activities like swimming, walking, and prenatal yoga are generally safe and beneficial. Experts emphasizes the importance of tailoring exercise routines to individual fitness levels and consulting with healthcare providers for personalized advice. 3. Common Myths About Exercise and Pregnancy Dispelling myths is crucial in fostering trust and excitement. Our guide debunks common misconceptions, such as the belief that exercise can harm the baby or that pregnant women should avoid all forms of physical activity. [Author's Name] clears the air, drawing from both scientific evidence and practical experience. 4. Real-Time Experiences: Stories from Expecting Moms To add value to our guide, we've gathered real-time experiences from expecting mothers who have embraced a healthy exercise routine during pregnancy. These stories provide relatable insights, showcasing the positive impact of exercise on their physical and mental well-being. 5. Expert Tips for a Safe Exercise Routine Staying hydrated, avoiding high-impact activities, and paying attention to the body's signals. By incorporating these expert tips, expecting mothers can ensure a healthy and enjoyable fitness journey. 6. The Role of Exercise in Labor and Postpartum Recovery Exercise during pregnancy doesn't just benefit the nine months leading up to childbirth. It plays a pivotal role in labor and postpartum recovery. Our guide explores how a well-maintained fitness routine can contribute to a smoother labor experience and faster postpartum healing. Engaging in a variety of exercise in pregnancy can contribute to overall well-being and promote a healthy journey. Here are some recommended types of exercises for expecting women and the benefits they provide: 1. Prenatal Yoga: Enhances flexibility, improves balance, reduces stress, and incorporates breathing techniques beneficial for labor. 2. Walking: A low-impact cardiovascular exercise that helps maintain fitness, boosts mood, and is easily adaptable to various fitness levels. 3. Swimming and Water Aerobics: Relieves joint and back pain, reduces swelling, and provides a full-body workout with minimal impact on the joints. 4. Stationary Cycling: Low-impact on the joints, improves cardiovascular health, and strengthens leg muscles without putting strain on the knees. 5. Strength Training with Modifications: Enhances muscle tone and strength, which can help with the physical demands of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. Focus on lower weights and higher repetitions 6. Prenatal Pilates: Strengthens the core, improves posture, and promotes overall body awareness. Modifications ensure safety during pregnancy. 7. Low-Impact Aerobics: Provides cardiovascular benefits without stressing the joints. Ensures a good workout while minimizing the risk of injury. 8. Kegel Exercises: Strengthens the pelvic floor muscles, which can aid in bladder control and support the increasing weight of the uterus. 9. Stretching and Relaxation Exercises: Reduces muscle tension, improves flexibility, and promotes relaxation, helping alleviate common pregnancy discomforts. 10. Modified Abdominal Exercises: Strengthens the core muscles in a safe way, supporting the spine and reducing back pain. Avoid exercises that involve lying flat on the back after the first trimester. Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? Yes, generally, it's safe. However, consult with your healthcare provider to ensure your exercise routine aligns with your health status and pregnancy conditions. What types of exercises are recommended for pregnant women? Prenatal yoga, walking, and swimming are recommended. Adapt routines to individual needs and consult your healthcare provider. How often should I exercise during pregnancy? Aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days. It is better if you consult your doctor as he will suggest according to your condition. Can exercise harm the baby? Generally not harmful when done correctly and with medical approval. Modify as needed and consult your healthcare provider. Are there specific exercises to avoid during pregnancy? Avoid lying flat on your back after the first trimester, contact sports, and exercises straining abdominal muscles. Consult with your healthcare provider. What are the benefits of prenatal yoga? Enhances flexibility, balance, relaxation, and incorporates breathing techniques beneficial during labor. How can I stay motivated to exercise while pregnant? Find enjoyable activities, set realistic goals, seek support, and listen to your body. Prioritize joy in your unique journey. Are there any warning signs that I should stop exercising during pregnancy? Stop if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, vaginal bleeding, or contractions. Consult your healthcare provider. Can I start a new exercise routine during pregnancy? Yes, start gradually and seek guidance from your healthcare provider to ensure alignment with your health status. How does exercise contribute to a smoother labor experience? Strengthens muscles, improves endurance, and enhances fitness, contributing to a smoother labor experience and faster postpartum recovery. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice. Embarking on a healthy pregnancy journey involves unlocking the unparalleled benefits of exercise in pregnancy, debunking myths, and embracing a tailored routine to meet individual needs. By incorporating expert insights, real-time experiences, and addressing common questions, our comprehensive guide aims to empower expecting mothers to enjoy a fulfilling and active pregnancy. For ongoing support and resources, consider exploring [pregguru], your go-to destination to further enhance your journey towards a healthy and exciting pregnancy through exercise.
Basil is a must-have for any kitchen, especially in the summer! Those store-bought bunches can add up quickly, especially if you use it frequently. Let me share how to grow a lush basil plant for free, using just sprigs from an existing plant. You don't even need fancy pots or equipment to get started! Want to save this gardening/planter post? Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new gardening tips and ideas from me every week! Propagating basil from cuttings is surprisingly easy – so easy, in fact, that I accidentally grew a new plant from a leftover clipping a few years back. Ready to unlock this thrifty and effortless way to keep your kitchen stocked with fresh basil? If you are trying to grow basil from seed, this How to Grow A Basil Plant post will help you! Reasons to Grow Cuttings Free and Fast Fresh Basil: Skip the store-bought bunches! Propagating basil from cuttings lets you grow your own supply of fresh herbs. Cuttings mature much faster than seeds, so you'll enjoy homegrown basil in a fraction of the time. Endlessly Replenishable Herb Garden: One basil plant becomes many! With cuttings, you can easily create multiple new plants from a single source. This lets you expand your indoor herb garden or share the bounty with friends and family. Simple & Beginner-Friendly: Don't be intimidated by gardening! Propagating basil from cuttings is one of the easiest ways to get started. The process requires minimal effort and materials, making it perfect for beginners or those with limited space. Stronger, Bushier Plants: Believe it or not, basil plants grown from cuttings often turn out bushier and sturdier than those grown from seed. This is because the cuttings come from a healthy mature plant and inherit its growth potential. No Fancy Equipment Needed: The beauty of propagating basil lies in its simplicity. You don't need expensive pots or specialized tools. A glass of water, a pair of sharp scissors, and a healthy basil plant are all you need to get started. Supplies / What you need Healthy Basil Plant (the source): This is where you'll get your cutting! Choose a mature, healthy basil plant with vibrant green leaves and no signs of pests or disease. A healthy parent ensures your propagated basil has a strong foundation for growth. Sharp Scissors or Pruning Shears: A clean, sharp cutting tool helps make a precise cut on the stem, minimizing damage to the plant tissue. This promotes healthy root development on your new basil cutting. Container (Glass): You can root your basil cutting in a clear glass jar. The container should be large enough to hold the stem comfortably. My cuttings always feel short (about 4 inches long), but if they are too long, they fall out of the jar, and the ends are no longer in the water. Transparency in a glass jar allows you to monitor root growth. Water: Clean, room-temperature water is essential. Fresh water provides a clean environment for root development and prevents bacterial growth that could harm your cutting. Water Tip - I use filtered water (from my fridge) and let it warm to room temperature on the counter. If you can't filter your water, let it sit on your counter overnight so the chlorine evaporates. I do NOT buy special water since my plants will eventually go outside and get watered with my hose! Propagating basil from cuttings is a fun and cost-effective way to cultivate a thriving herb garden at home. Here are the steps. Step 1 Identify a healthy, mature basil plant as your donor. Look for vibrant green leaves and sturdy stems – these ensure your propagated basil has a strong foundation for growth. Step 2 Using sharp pruners or scissors, snip a 4-6 inch stem, ideally just above a leaf node (the little bump where new leaves emerge). A clean cut minimizes damage and promotes healthy root development on your new basil cutting. Step 3 Fill a clear glass jar with clean water, ensuring the lower leaves won't be submerged. I use mason jars, which are transparent and allow you to monitor root growth. Place the stem in the jar, with at least one node submerged, and position it in a bright, indirect sunlight or morning sun location. Refresh the water every 2-3 days. Check every day to see if the water needs to be topped up. Sometimes, you'll be surprised how much water disappears from the jar! Tiny white roots should emerge within 7-14 days. Once the roots reach about 1 inch long, it's time to give your basil a more permanent home. Transplant your basil by planting it into a pot with fresh potting mix or into your garden. Keeping your Basil Cuttings Thriving once planted - Sun: Aim for 6+ hours sunlight daily. - Water: Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Do let the soil dry between watering but don't keep it dry for long. - Pinch & Feed: Pinch off top leaves occasionally to encourage bushier growth. You can also fertilize lightly once a month during the growing season, but this is optional. - Harvest: Snip leaves regularly to promote new growth. Enjoy your fresh basil!
By Jovitta Iorshase The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has launched the Strengthening Nutrition in Priority Staples Project (SNIPS) in Benue State, with particular focus on four local government areas of Gboko, Makurdi, Otukpo and Gwer. Speaking at the occasion held recently at the Benue Metropolitan Hotel and Resort Limited Makurdi, the Project Manager Workforce Nutrition, Miriam Kneepkens, explained that the main goal of the launch was to improve nutrition. "The main goal is to improve nutrition in four value chain: Rice, maize, cassava and orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP)," she said. She explained that the five year (2021-2025) duration project which will commence full implementation in January, 2022 will start with the four selected local government areas to introduce, distribute, train and support farmers and households of the importance of Vitamin A crops in the system, to compliment other crops for healthy living of the people in Benue. In his address, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Timothy Ijir, who was represented by Director of Agricultural Services, Mr Thomas Unongo applauded GAIN for choosing Benue with Kaduna and Nasarawa states. He called for the support of irrigation farming in the state, especially in rice and potato farming and to extend the programme to other local governments. Unongo further revealed that about 50% subsidy was placed on seedlings to boost farming activities in the state, with additional two varieties of cowpea released by University of Agriculture, Makurdi. In a good will message, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Joseph Ngbea, represented by Mr Frank Mkur, acknowledged the efforts of GAIN towards partnering with the state in introducing Vitamin A crops and pledged the support of the ministry. The project Manager Biofortification (SNIPS), Lachang Faden said the biofortification workstream will work with farming households to transit a proportion of their production to biofortified varieties of the GIC staples, including Vitamin A maize, cassava and OFSP. The Project Manager Business Support, Mercy Olorunfemi, presenting an overview explained that, assessment of businesses, training of selected farmers, micro grants, creation of market linkages were some of the measures put in place to facilitate the smooth run of the programme. Also speaking, the Senior Project Manager, Supply Chain for commercialization, Godwin Ehiabi said the programme's ability to spread through the state laid on the stakeholders and its interest and acceptability by the people. A participant, Mr Tor Tseyina from BECCIMA suggested that "GAIN should build more strong existing processors who would keep the project going, even after the project originators leave the state, for sustainability sake." Another participant, the CEO Agritech and Social Innovation Hub Nigeria, Mr Robert Lubem Aboh called on GAIN to "find a way of incorporating the state among the African Business Hub to make easy business relations, exporting and importing services."
Disabled Girls Who Lift 73 of 73 episodes indexed Back to Search All Episodes E46: Rollettes, Theatre, and Exercise with Maria March 22nd 2021 Marybeth and Marcia have a great conversation with Maria, founding member of Rollettes dance team, burlesque performer, fitness enthusiast, pole dancer, and theatre geek. Maria mentions how experience... this is disabled girls who lift, We are reclaiming what's rightfully ours one podcast at a time, it's mary beth Chloe and Marcia bringing you the thoughts and unpopular topics to get you out of that, A bliss comfort zone. Mhm Hello? Hello, yet again to another episode of disabled girls who lift. This is Marcia from south florida on Seminole Tribe land. We have two ghosts, ghosts to hosts and a very special guest. I'll allow mary Beth to elaborate ghost number two over here. Um what's up y'all? It's mary Beth from northern California sitting on a loony land. We are super, super, super, super excited to invite guests. Number number Maria, Number two Maria rob a you know, uh we've been following you for a very long time. You've probably seen some of her fitness videos on our page as well because she has lots of great instructional um seated videos comes to us from Monterey, California sitting on s elin Tribe, actor certified personal trainer dancer with the royal, let's just Jack of all trades. So we are so excited to have you Maria, thank you, thank you so much for inviting me and really looking forward to this. It's really exciting to be here. As you mentioned, I'm Maria and I'm excited to get started. Yes, lovely, glad to have you here. Um so I do just want to spell out in terms of disclosure because I feel like this is a thing for wheelchair users like whenever you're on a show or something, somebody's like, well what happened like we don't really care. You know, you, you don't have to talk, we don't talk about, that's why we're here talking about this is you now we're gonna talk about you now. Um So I'm curious what Covid willing, what, what kind of projects are you working on right now? Because you seem to have many hats. I'm currently working on specializing in corrective exercises and exercise therapy. So that way I have like more specific knowledge on how to properly train people with all different types of disabilities. Um, so that way I can help them live healthier and happier lives. Nice. So right now you have a background, like you went to school for something or you're just trying to get knowledge or they're all online courses. So I took this course on ISA and that's how I got certified as a personal trainer and then they have specializations and so I signed up for those as well and you know, decided to put myself through more study torture because why not? That's funny. So that's one of our previous episodes, we talked with Ashley who's also a personal trainer and she's studying sports science or exercise physiology or something like that. I forgot. Um and she mentioned like, oh yeah, they have these, they called it special populations and I'm like, oh, I wonder what that's like and she's like, well, so far they're all trash. Yeah. It's all the stuff that just kind of scratches the surface. It feels like I would love to someday create a course on how to train disabled people properly. Um that's more in depth and not just scratching the surface, like the first three chapters are like talking about language and they have handicapped as one of the languages. So it needs to be updated and it definitely like needs to be expanded on. Like it's a lot of things that are just kind of scratching the surface, not really depth on how to properly train everybody. I think this is one of those nothing without us. Nothing about us without us. Things that definitely is. Yeah, they don't really know because so one of the examples she shared was like, they consider pregnant people a special population And then the recommendations are like workout at 50% and and the reps and the sets. And it's like why? I mean it does have benefits to work out when you're pregnant, but like it's still just I feel like there's not enough studies on people with different abilities and people going through like temporary abilities. Um and things like that. So I think it just needs to be more studies and they need to actually have people who have specific disabilities in order to like figure out what works for us those blanket movements. One type of disability rather than focusing on how that specific person can move. Where did you get this from? Yeah. Where'd you get this idea from? Uh who told you that Hollywood? I don't know, it's kind of a mess. So when you work out now and the stuff that you've been sharing, that's just experience. Yeah, it's all experienced. So um I started my fitness journey back in, started 2017 and for me it was I was trying to just be happy again, I wasn't trying to lose weight, I just wanted to be happy and I realized I was happiest when I was more active in my life. Um So I started working out and if I looked up adaptive workouts, I would find people doing bicep curls sitting in a chair, not necessarily a wheelchair, but just a chair doing bicep curls, which is great, you know, like if somebody needs that, it's helpful, but there's so much more to my body, I have leg function, I can move my legs a bit and I want to figure out how to work those out to their strongest abilities unfortunately. Um It wasn't challenging enough for me personally. But then if I looked up adaptive or not adaptive workouts, workouts by people who have no experience with disabled people, it was jumping over park benches and climbing a wall and all these things that I could not, I can't stand the drip. So I had to figure out what the middleman was. And one of my friends was like why don't you try squats while holding on to something, it's not perfect, but it's better than nothing and I was a little annoyed that I didn't come up with it myself. So I tried it, it was the most terrifying thing, but that's when I I kind of realized that I need to keep filming how I'm adapting these workouts to give other people ideas because if I was struggling, other people were going to be struggling as well, definitely. Yeah. Yeah, and I can tell, I can definitely relate to that as far as avoiding certain machines or uh you know, body movements in the beginning, not thinking that you have the ability to do it, but that's like that experience is so necessary in your teaching too. Wasn't that you and benching mary beth Oh yeah, I was like a balance of the bar, like never in my life will ever bench press and here we are, you know, or even squatting like being able to um you know, balance the bar with both arms on the back or you being able to squat while holding on to something like that's brilliant. It's just something but it works for me and my legs like did improve when I did that, I couldn't do a full squat before, like I barely bend my knees and then came back up because I felt like I was gonna fall now I'm able to actually do a full squat, I still have to hold on to something else will fall, but that's, it can't help, it's something is better than nothing for us, definitely. And it's like, you don't have to have, I don't know, I feel like there's such such an either or extreme, it's like a dude in a chair doing bicep curls or somebody that's like, oh my God, I want to walk again and they're like in the robot or you're doing this and that. And it's like, well what if you're somewhere in the middle where it's like, I just want to be strong and happy? Like I, there isn't so hard. I just want to, I want to see how far I can go. I'm not trying to walk again. I just want to be a little bit happier a little bit healthier and that's the goal for me. Yeah, I love that goal. I love that. You had mentioned like, it's not about weight or anything. I just want to be happy. And yeah, like that's really why we should be doing any sort of movement. I mean, and it's also kind of why we're called disabled girls who lived, but we've had dancers. Yeah. You know, I mean, that's all movement. Movement is amazing. So it really is speaking of dance role, it's our dancers. Yeah. What's that about? Yes, we are, we are, we actually just got done filming our campaign video, which will be coming out soon. I'm really excited about it. Um, but it's been very interesting with like being on a dance team and not being able to go anywhere to perform and just like figuring out how we can get creative with that we've figured out like through Tiktok doing like little dance clips and just piecing it all together. But I do miss being able to like go and dance and travel the world and just meet other people and hopefully that comes soon dang. That sucks. Tiktok is a skill though. It takes, it takes some adjustment. Getting used to hearing it out, but do whatever you have friends, teach us. Yeah, it's a skill like the timing the cuts. I'm like, oh, I'm like dipping my toe in that water. It's a, it's a skill. I don't know about it. But you guys, um, you all, I'm sorry. I'm saying guys, you all live in the same area. How does the role, it's work? Most of the girls live in L. A. I live the farthest away in Monterrey. So I drive about 5.5 hours. Whenever I was down there, we try to do as much of it as virtually as possible for the sake of me. But I drive down to L. A. Um about once a month on like the slowest season. Sometimes it's every weekend I'm down there. It's a lot, but I love the team and I love being with the girls and I believe in our message. So until I can afford something better. That's what I have to do and it's getting so big that you might be able to, you know, start a northern California chapter. There are so many amazing dancers up here. We can connect you to you know, dance for all bodies based in Berkeley, The East Bay. Yeah, we do want to expand someday. We want to have like different little teens in like maybe Houston and maybe NorCal and um just like different areas, we would love to do that, we had to put that on hold of course. But hopefully someday. Damn. But it's tough though like dancing virtually. Obviously all like actors, dancers, everyone in the entertainment industry, how to put Either their professional lives on hold or find all of these different ways to perform and I think the genre that you all perform is hip hop mostly. Right, and that's all performed in groups. So how are you doing that virtually just like 10, 20 different screens. Um Right. Um um so for the tick talks, we all like send a video out and we all practice that and film us doing the whole thing and then one of the girls will edit it and like kind of clip it to where we get like a couple seconds on the video. Um And then Connor and Chelsey, they are like our biggest dancers, they have the most dance experience. So they choreograph some routines and they'll send that to us as well and we'll practice it again and film it at our own home. Thankfully we all have the tools we need to film at home and then again we just kind of clip it together as best as possible. That's awesome. Yeah, still building. I mean community and everybody, I'm sure enjoyed watching that. So you didn't, you didn't stop it at all. And then speaking of community, we have also kind of like focused more on the community itself and less on the dance aspect. So like once a month we have a virtual girls night where we just kind of hang out through zoom and chat with other girls with disabilities and just spend time with everybody. Um and it's, you know, it's really fun and we are more connected with other people now than we've ever been because of the pandemic because of everything that's been happening and it's really cool how we've taken this rough year and turned it into a good positive for us. Yeah, well 20 years, I've heard I've heard that sentiment for a lot of Things by disabled folks because you have some folks that have been online forever, like there's disability Twitter and they run deep and people in there with like 50 whatever K followers and all that. Um but then there's some folks that are kind of like us and we're like kind of small scale, we're keeping it local and then pandemic hits and they're like, oh there is the internet, right? Well for so long we have figured out how to use it as a proper tool and this has forced us to do that. And now like also everyone's forced to pay attention to everything. I would watch for watching like 100 different Tiktok trends a day. I know, I don't know any different. It's hard to keep up sometimes. Honestly need to hire a person just to keep up with Tiktok trends. I think I spent some of my free time just like strolling through me like, oh, that's a good idea to save it for later when it's my film day. That's what I have a film day and I just kind of changing different outfits and take advantage of my days off. Smart, very smart. So you just do it all in bulk and then playing your post and all that makes it a little bit easier, makes it a little bit easier. That's a smart way to do it. And you said on your days off. So what are you doing on the other days when you're working? Um, I am a personal assistant and I have just the most amazing boss whose understanding with whenever I need to take off extra time at work in order to get the dance team rolling or to work on my own personal career. I worked for him, used to be four days a week, but we're switching it to three days a week so I can have more time getting things done here at home. But yeah, just a personal assistant. It's the boring, pay the bill job, but the best boss in the world and he's also disabled. He's a quadriplegic. So it's it's nice to just like relate to him and being like, hey, having a high chronic pain day, he's like, I didn't get much sleep last night, so coming in a little bit later. Yeah, you don't have to bring yourself. Yeah, that's such a I know, so good. Like, it's a dream. I living a great life. I was literally gonna ask like if the accommodations only came after covid because, you know, all of a sudden everyone was start making accommodations. But no, it seems like you've always had that good communication. Yeah, it's great. It's absolutely phenomenal to have a boss that understands exactly what you don't have to. Oh my gosh, and not. I mean I work for myself now because of that because you know, they wouldn't understand, I'd be like, yo I can't really handle lifting this giant man and then doing this for five more hours and they'll be like, oh, but on your instagram you were squatting, I don't know, it's very different separate things, very different things working and doing physical activity when you're working is so different because when you're working out, you take some rest, you drink some water, you stretch at work. It's all about the hustle and there's no time and it's not as accessible. Yeah. And you budget your energy like, like all right, I'm going to work out today. So I'll do this differently in that and then okay, I'll walk For like an hour, exactly. eight french. It's kind of not the same thing. It's a very, you're not wearing a squat belt when you're lifting this. I know right? I mean by a court uh I need create 18. I need pre workout. My squat belt. Like everything. Oh gosh, The worst. That's what we'll deal with that. But I'm a physical therapist. So have you really gotten physical therapy to figure some of these exercise things out or? Not really? Not really. Um Insurance stopped covering it once I became independent. They no longer found it medically necessary. I think that it is. There it is. Um and I think it would be really cool and I would love to be able to get into physical therapy because I have interior pelvic tilt and I would love to even out the strength between my left leg and my right leg. My left leg is super strong and my right leg is and like there's some things that I would love to work on, but unfortunately insurance doesn't cover it. So it's just been kind of like me diving into personal training and all of the other things that I'm working on to try to figure out how I can do it myself, but maybe someday I'll make enough money to where I can hire somebody else to help me out with it. Yeah, pay somebody cash. It makes me so sad because I feel like that's such a huge gap when it comes to physical therapy and rehab stuff. Like once you're like, oh, you live by yourself, you can work now. Great done discharge. Even like little old ladies, They just set arbitrary things like, Oh you broke your hip, you can walk 150 ft. Cool, cool. By Yeah, yeah, like they get you like you a surviving point and then it's not enough and then you go home and you're trying to figure out what you can do and then chronic pain gets bad when I'm not active, you know, just there's so many different problems that come with it and you have to figure out your actual where you live, you know, like how you move around in your kitchen, you're driving, so you have to figure that out on your own also. Yeah, Well, um the, I went to a great, I got most of my rehab done at Shriners Hospital, so they were amazing and they helped me out and they gave us like all the resources that I needed there was so for driving, I had, I had to hire a company to install my hand controls and then they said they wouldn't do it unless I got proper training and so they connected me to another company that would teach me how to drive with hand controls. And so while I was doing that they worked on my car. It costed a pretty penny. But how I got it done, you had to pay for the training as well. Yeah, I had to pay for the training. I think that was around, this was back in 2012 when I think about then it was around like $5 $600. And then the hand controls I think are around two grand now. So I thought I'd be worse. But that's just the equipment, not the latest. Yeah, that's the equipment, The equipment. And then the training was like 5 600 I think. I can't remember though man, that's what the what do they call that is a word for that when it's expensive to just get the stuff you need when you're disabled. Oh they call it disability tax. There it is. That's what they say. Oh yes. What do you need? It costs more. Here you go. Yeah. Here you go. Yeah. It's frustrating and it's so oh my gosh, that makes you so mad because imagine you need to get in and out of your car. Like what if you were strong enough to roll down the street but not strong enough to do your transfer to your car? You could, it takes time to figure it to get my gosh. Yeah. Yeah, thankfully attractors, they like have me practice on like a mat and they raise them at like a car height And they had me practice transferring like that. And then they had me practice taking my chair apart and then they let me roll out into the parking lot and practice with my mom's car which was so I scratched up my mom's car a couple of times. I'm sure. I mean my car still have scratches so that's just wheelchair problems. You could never have a nice paint job. Funny getting my chair in and out of the car is actually one thing that helped me meet my husband. Um I was trying to figure out I wanted to go out when I finally was figuring out how to drive and I was still having a hard time getting my chair in and out of the car. So my mom was like, I don't feel comfortable with you going like what if you have a hard time and it's two in the morning and you can't get a hold of me to get your chair in the car. And I was like I love this. So I sat in the garage for like an hour literally practicing just like taking it apart, throwing it in the car, putting it back together like just doing that for an hour and can I go out? She's like okay fine. And that's what I'm. And so when I went out I met my husband uh what do you mean? We met? We met at a club. You know? We just barely missed online dating. Yeah look at you. I I'm so happy one day he started picking up when we met and we just skipped that whole phase. Which was a relief. Yeah I can't imagine doing that. Oh no I'm good. I'll. So what you're saying so what you're saying it sounds like you're real stubborn. You was like no you can't go and you're like oh really? Really? Yeah somebody telling me I can't do something only motivates me more to do it. Oh my gosh that's my picture. Do this interesting. All I'm picturing is like you outside of the garage like pouring down rain. Still there practicing. It's only been an hour but you're still practicing marina marina. What are you doing? Nothing mama. Good goodness. Going out meeting my husband tonight. Meeting my future husband tonight. Got quite literally. Oh my gosh. Beautiful. That's so lit. I love you were cute. It's so disgusting. Yeah. Sounds like it sounds pretty adorable. That is what I really liked about real. Let's when I first discovered the page um Like showing the reality of road trips right because you would always have to go on road trips showing the chair transfer going out and putting gas and having to do that with like three or four wheelchairs sometimes in one van dam. You should see us when we have to go to the airport together. Um And it's like all of us so like we order to Uber excels and like We pile up like we divide up to like three and 13 and another and then like we got to fit our wheelchairs and our luggage. The Uber drivers panic sometimes they literally canceled on us and we've had to order another like in your face like they pulled up and said no they pulled up, they drove they saw us, they hit cancel and just drove away like. No not today not excluding me asshole. I would probably panic if I was in this scenario. It's a very interesting situation but we have it down, we have a system like we all get in, we have able bodies with us that will help them so we're not leaving these poor people alone with chairs and luggage. But yeah you're laughing but it's like damn like y'all could have been left stranded anywhere, luckily you're you're at an airport where it's super busy. Yes. Yes I don't even think about that. And so actually getting on the plane is I know every airline has their own um process how's that part getting to the airport to have. So now we're at the airport were at the airport so thankfully we're going to cut the line at T. S. A. So that's relatively easy. I try to wear like a tank top and leggings or like a sweater and shorts, like minimal clothing that's still like enough to keep me warm but makes the pat down even faster and easier. Um and then at the airport when we get to the gate and we get our claimant gate tag, um we get like three or four, I'll chairs and we just kind of like, we all transfer on and like I buckle myself up because they take forever doing it. They're treating me like glass pool and everything over and like trying to buckle me in so I just kind of do it while they're busy helping someone else out. Um they store all of our chairs under the plane and then like as one's loading into the plane and they're getting another one ready and then they'll come out with the empty, I'll chair and like somebody else will hop on while they pull into the next person and it's just like this go, go, go system. They've got a system. Yeah, we've got the system, we know this is chaos. You don't deal with this every day. But we got this, here's our manual follow, please Open This three page booklet favorite to get to your first. So we hog up all the carry on sections and with our cushions and the smart drives and anything else that we're bringing. It's very interesting and you know, we don't sit together either, we all get window seat because it's much more comfortable for us. It'll be like, bye guys, I'll see you at the end of light? Oh my goodness. Do you have hair and makeup artists traveling with you two or you do it all yourselves stuff taught us all of our makeup tips and tricks, so we all do our makeup. Yeah, I think I don't know the names, but I think I know which one you're talking about and she has all the videos and tutorials. Yes, Yes. She was the alta. She was on alta. She's the first wheelchair user that was featured in alta. Um, but yeah, no, her skills. Oh, she's amazing. She's fantastic. I was not the best at makeup. I had, you know, I was a mascara and lipstick. She taught me more and it's actually fun. Now, that's the first thing I noticed when you came on, it was great. Thank you. She, I owe it all to stuff and, and sam is Chelsea. They helped me out in the beginning, but it was stuff that really like sat with me and let me do, I'm going to kind of learn where I have to like, learn hands on. She would like, alright, hold the brush like this, like move it like this, like, just use a little bit, try this color, wow, wow, that was nice. It was great. Was it I okay when I look at the videos, I feel like she's the kind of person that would look at you failing doing it and be like, okay, come here, let me show you. Is that how it happened? She'll watch you? Like, it's terrifying doing your makeup. That's terrifying thing. But did you just do this? Yeah. Oh no, no, no, you got to do it like this, but I knew it, but you got to do it. I knew it so terrifying. That's great. Like the girl gang vibe y'all have going Yeah, so necessary. Especially when it makes it so much more fun. Like, um I joined the team when I was only five months injured and I have to start the team and for me it was the first time where I felt like a woman since all of this had happened since I was adjusting to life. Like I felt like a woman, not somebody going through this disability journey and um it was so much fun that we just had to start it and we had to keep figuring out ways to grow so other people could find their connections and find their someone to also feel that empowered and feel great. The fields, my heart will, that's amazing. So you knew, So you didn't wait. So you helped start it? Yes. Um back in 2012, um through Facebook and social media stalking, I got connected with Chelsea, my dad was looking up the reality show push girls and found Chelsea's dad on Facebook um and Chelsea and her dad drove up from Monterey to Sacramento, which is where I lived at the time to meet me and like just get to know me and kind of like mentor me for a little bit and then a couple weeks later she's like hey I'm doing this dance camp, it's like a one time thing. We're going to learn a couple routines, we're gonna perform it at the end of the week, do you want to come? And I'm like be around other women in wheelchairs and hang out with a reality tv star. Yeah. Yeah you know that sounds great. And so I got to hang out with Chelsea, I got to hang out with Ali, I got to hang out with all these other incredible women. Um We were learning these dance routines from like 10 in the morning till 10 at night, hustling, having fun, racing and um target like just being wild Children and having the time of our lives and we were like this is a lot of fun, we need to keep doing this so let's make it a team and that is how the rollouts was born. Holy way he's a good creeper on facebook way Dad's finding dad. I mean he wasn't too happy when I was moving to Monterey. Oh crap what? It's not what I asked for. I just wanted you to get to know people and like be independent again. Thank that's you just never know man, I'm glad you brought that up, you just never know how things start. I had no idea. That's how it started at all. I kind of I don't know I guess I never like dug that deep. I just watch what you guys post um but that's that's kind of how we started. It's like you know, you just see someone like I think they'll be cool. You just shoot your shot in the next scene. You have a podcast. Okay, here we are. It's I mean it's good to have people who've been through similar experiences because they can relate a lot easier and it just makes life better and they can give you tips to make life easier like figuring out what products work best for you or like how you can get jeans on if you're struggling to get jeans on like they can help with so many different things and explain it better than rehab can. Yeah, for sure. And do you um do you find that you speak to, let's say your rillettes in the community about things differently than you would, I don't know your husband or your parents, you know? Um Not with my husband, my husband, he has like grown with me with this journey. Like he met me when I was only a few months injured and so like he kinda like watched me grow and he like saw my absolute worst days and he's also seen my absolute best days so he kind of understands a little bit, he still doesn't understand how I can move my legs but not feel them. But I mean it is it's definitely different though with like the girls on the team and like other people who don't have disabilities like you know but then like there stairs here can you hang out here? I don't know if the bathroom is accessible and then with the Rolex were like we'll figure it out, we'll crawl well we'll do what we have to or will just not go there we'll go to the different accessible are that was something who mentioned that about their friend was like oh how tall is the toilet? And she's like oh I don't know I never thought of that. Yeah dang I don't remember yeah I can't remember right now sorry but wheelchair user hanging out with her other wheelchair user friend but still you know totally different experiences. So she's like how tall is the toil? And she's like I don't know. Yeah definitely Marie Ponti me. Yeah it was Maria's reading I don't know I was blinking for a second and it's just so wild because imagine there's that much difference between you talking to someone else with a disability. Like once you talk to the able bodied person is just like it's just a mountain never mind. I'm not climbing that the more time I spend with them the more they like start to realize and understand like they don't pick up my chair and shove it in the car but they'll like kind of like hand me, they know how to take off the wheels and I will turn like they'll hand it to me, which makes it a little bit easier because then I can just like lay in the back seat, grab it and move it over instead of like pulling myself back up and grabbing the next wheel and flopping myself back down. You know, you just got to train them. Yeah. Yeah, that's what it is. A little training for real. I mean there's definitely stuff I don't talk about with everyone. Uh it's just a waste of breath. I wouldn't even bother. Like, like when you mentioned like pain days, like, I don't even talk about that kind of stuff with people. Like it's always, it doesn't just, you know, okay, yeah. And talking about it only makes it worse. They will be fine. And then like, my mom's best friend be like, how's your pain band? And I'm like, hey just came. Yeah, thanks for reminding me reminding me. Thank you man. Actually right now my toes are on fire because you asked thanks for asking okay now because like I'm, I'm walking on needles even though I'm just, I'm just sitting here. I hope your head and it's and it's nice to just like not being that token disabled friend or that other in the friend group or whatever. Like, like you always forget like, you know, we have so many different things, we identify within our personality queer disabled, like everything. Um and then when we're with our like abled body friends, they just see us as like, oh my one handed friend or my friend and the wheelchair, I'm like goddamn it. What about everything else? What about the personality part of me? Like Yeah, I'm the wheelchair user, but I'm also the goofball. I'm also whole dancing. I'm also in theater. Like I'm obsessed with karaoke. Yeah. Pole dancing. Where you pole dancing? I used to pull dance at a studio but that has been closed due to everything going on. So I finally got impatient enough to buy my own poll and I'm back to practicing it. It's very painful. I've seen the bruises. I don't know. Yeah. So you have the so I've seen the kind of a it's like a base and then just a pole and there's another kind where it's like attached to your ceiling. Yes. It's like all suction based. So like its sections onto the ceiling and then it's all like tension so I don't have to drill a hole into my ceiling. My landlord would not be happy but it's all still like really safe. Like the way they designed it. So that way I can continue to push myself. Yeah. Hang that's hard mm abs of steel with that. Oh yeah. Yeah, it's definitely more of an upper body and abs thing than it is a lake thing. The legs help. But if you have a strong enough upper body you can climb a pole without really using much of your legs. Have you ever tried paul mary beth I got tons of friends that are in like, World of pole, like, or what is it called? I think that's what the competition is called. World of Poles. I don't know, it's all over my instagram, but I've been curious. I've definitely seen a a poll in somebody's house before and I'm trying to, trying to teach us the tricks it takes. Also like, I think some of you use a chalk. Yes, so like, the there's a lot of different things to help your body stick to the pole, like, you like wipe down the pole with alcohol, rubbing alcohol, like just like really wipe it down and it gets like any kind of grease and grime off of it and that makes it easier to hold on to. You can do, there's like chalk. There's also tack which you like, it's kind of like a gel that you put on your hands and like any other part of your body that will be really know about, you know about it also just help you stick to the pole, there's a lot and then like minimal clothing. The reason why they don't wear a lot of clothing is because like, with leggings, your clothes will just slide down the pole so you wouldn't be able to hold yourself up, you gotta use your skin to like, stick to the pole fabric doesn't really work that well, it'll just be like you just you just pull sliding that pole dancing. I think you could get it done with some like I'm pretty sure you can get around it mary beth just hooking. Oh yeah definitely. You can definitely do it. Um Yeah I haven't like actually tried it. I'm I've always been curious. I know it's gonna be a lot more lower body and then the one hand and then I've seen yeah the hook right? Yeah I'm sure you can because that's a part of it. Anyway. I don't know it's not for me. I tried it. I do like the yeah I tried to find a place we had both the silks are pretty pretty lips pretty and it's kind of funny going into and I wonder if you have this kind of experience Maria. Like it's kind of funny starting new things when you're already into fitness so you're stronger than everyone. So you pull up and they're like okay honey, so you're gonna grab it. I'm gonna be like yeah like this uh like oh uh I'm already in the air, what else? Uh Like oh I didn't. All right. Uh I'm just now finally finding the disabled pole community so I can like learn from them because when I go to the studio it's a bunch of people without disabilities and they're like um I don't know how to train the own right? Well it's okay. Like I have like a basic idea so you just teach the class and I will hog up this cold for an hour and work on my own thing. But this is discouraging for other people. It is and it kind of sucks because at least I don't know. It's because there's definitely even me, you know, I have my own issues. I'm a physical therapist but there's still times that I'll have a patient, I'll be like I don't really know how to do this but we'll figure it out together at least, you know. Yeah. So it sucks when you don't have that space, like we'll figure it out, we're gonna fail a few times my heart. I might look stupid. You might look stupid but we're gonna try but we're gonna try. Yeah. So I'm glad you at least have that like space to explore and figure it out. Even though Covid missed you up. Yeah. I mean you're out of practice and my body is like what? We haven't done this in awhile. What are you doing? What are we doing here? So is there an online like disabled pole dancing community? Yeah it is. I found a facebook group. Um I think it's like I can't remember what it's called. I'll have to look it up but it was like a facebook group but I went on one pole facebook group and I mentioned that I have a disability so I'm still trying to learn and they're like oh you might like this group and so I found another disability specific facebook group which has been, I'm excited to figure that out more. So people store on facebook and doing groups because I don't even mess with facebook anymore. I know they just use them for groups. I don't think they use them for like really anything else. And it's just so I know like some personal trainers, they were even certified nutritionist. They'll have like a facebook group for people who have paid for their program and then they can talk about more in depth things in there. Um Like it's like so some people still use facebook just for the groups though, Not for facebook specifically interesting. Um So completely dead. Not totally dead. So I didn't mention this before we started, but we're going to pause for like two seconds. We could sneak a commercial in and you know, get some, get some Eddie's real quick. So like two seconds, quick pause, quick pause. Guys, hold on, we'll be right back. Okay, that's it mary beth will get it in the post. All right, we're back. Alright, forgot to mention that. Anyways. Alright, how do you have time for all of this? She works 34 days a week. She's a roll it. She's doing her own learning personal training pole dancing. Still working out posting her own content, posting the role. Let content. Do you need your own personal system when you my husband thankfully. Uh he hasn't been working this year because uh like he he lost his job, but he's a chef, so he cooks dinner for me and he's very supportive and very helpful. So he's kind of like been there for me, but I've had friends, call me a machine, I don't know how I do some things either, but it's all about just kind of figuring out a system that works for you. So my personal training hasn't completely taken off yet. Um But that's just because I hadn't had the time due to work now that I'm working only three days a week, I get to have an extra day to where I can figure that out. But the content again, I just kind of film it um all in one day I change outfits if I need to and my bed is an absolute mess when when I do that, but it's still good. And then with the roulette stuff, I have a separate day for filming. Anything that needs to be done, I'll drive down there when I need to, it's just about figuring out my own personal weird system. It's it's a lot though, but it is, but I mean everything that you're doing is something that you enjoy. Yeah, you're doing well and that helps, it's something that I enjoy. So it really helps, it also therapy. So that way I can vent to my issues about something with somebody who has no idea or like has no in varying on your life. Yeah, just an outside voice, who can, who can help talk to me and so it's nice. Right? And remember y'all just find yourself a chef boo that can Cook 10 out of 10 recommend. Yeah. Are you looking for a lover? Make sure they can cook, marrying a chef is the best decision. Yeah. You know, but the food, here's what? Uh yeah, I got, I got my husband for his birthday. I redid the patio when I got him like a smoker. I cleaned it up and got new patio furniture and I was like a lot of effort, a lot of money for his birthday. But you know what is the gift that keeps on giving baby brisket every barbecue. It was the best thing. It was the best thing you've ever had yourself, my dear, you bought it for yourself? Think smart, smart, smart. I have so much energy for activities now. It's great. Yeah, exactly hurry. What about acting in theater? How, how long has it been since it's been awhile for that. I figured out that that's one thing that I can't do as much as I'd like. Um, I have to kind of limit myself to only one show a year. And so I usually do a burlesque show for valentine's day weekend, fortunately I couldn't do it this year, but I'm itching for things to go back to normal so I can go back to it. Um But yeah, other than that, I try to help out at like local community theaters and um I will like help out with like concessions or help out with ticketing and things like that, just like kind of small things. So that way I can go to the show for free and like wash my friends and support them and still stay in touch with them. But I'm mainly just put myself through the vigorous rehearsal process only once a year. That's great. Oh my gosh, burlesque sounds fun and hot. No, it is, it's it's really fun. It's really, really fun in Monterey or where specifically, yeah, in Monterey it's a local theater company paper wing. And they're really great. They were, they opened me with open arms right away, like, oh yeah, come on. And they accept my weird ideas. I brought up pole dancing to them and they're like, yeah, okay, okay, thank you for putting this trust in me. That's nice. So the acting, um the acting in the theater is that one show a year, so that's smart, You can't overdo it. Yeah, I I burned myself out trying to do it all one year and I had to just kind of step back and take a break and accept that once a year is what's gonna work best for me. Yeah, and rehearsals take like 3, 4 months, sometimes it's like a whole season. Yeah, and the burlesque show works perfectly because it's like a a show that we build from the ground up, which sounds stressful, but like you pick the songs that you want to dance to, You pick like the kind of burlesque dance that you want to do, whether it's a reverse strip or a bubble, like a balloon popping or anything, like you can like kind of design it to make it your own. So I usually don't do group numbers, I just kind of do solo routines and that way, if I have to travel for Rolex, I can still practice like at night while I'm while I'm away and still be able to have everything that I need with. It's like a different show. If it's like I was in Rocky Horror and that's, you know, there's scripts involved, there's, you have to do a lot of group work and everything like that. It was really hard with my traveling schedule. So to keep it fair for everyone. Um liberal esque shows work really well because of how customized it is. Oh, that's what that makes sense. Yeah, they just kind of pick a theme and we go with that theme. The last one that we did was broadway burlesque and that was a lot of fun. Yeah. Oh man, and that's great too. It's bringing all of your skills together, singing, dancing, acting all in one. Yeah, it's a fun way to like, really challenge myself and I love challenging myself. Yeah, obviously and see if there's something you've always done or is that new for you? I started it in high school and I wanted to major in it when I was in college. But then, um, it was, I realized college wasn't for me. So I kind of gave that up and the rollouts was doing really well and have always been like a natural performer. I cheered if I'm like out doing something and people are watching and they're smiling because of it or they're feeling an emotion because of it. I'm happy. So I've always kind of actually been a natural performer and um, yeah, it's fun and I'm glad you said that do because I feel like there's so much, I don't know. I mean obviously there's jobs where it's like, okay, you want to be a surgeon. Yeah. It would be great if you could went to college. You know, it'd be great to have that under your belt. But there's just some things where it's like for what? Yeah, for a 100 dollars of debt. What debt? And you're going to take like those two years. I mean nothing to you, right? Like English one and 2 and then you have to take a random religions elective or philosophy and then we have to take a lot of classes that have nothing to do with what you want. I hate it. Hate it. How do you take that? Um, I lied to them for a bit um, first I stopped doing for, so I did too, I completed two semesters at a four year sac state. Um And then I moved to Monterey and I told him that I was doing community college but I did not do community college. I did go for one semester, but it was just to kind of reinforce like no college is not for me, but eventually, but they saw me still working towards my goals and they saw me kind of moving forward with my life and I'm still able to pay the bills. So they, once they kind of realized that college wasn't for me, they're like, all right, you know, it's fine. I just kind of ease them into it. Well it's a system, you gotta, you gotta play the long game sometimes. Yeah. And they've got, they've got tons to be proud of to, you know, I think that's probably like a huge thing about college with parents is they want to take pride in their kids, but you have so many great qualities to you outweighs all of that. That's so true. But there's so much, there's so much to that. Like I know for sure when it comes to like immigrant culture, like my parents are not from here. You know, they were born in Haiti like immigrant culture is like, oh well you need to get the standard job that, you know, will pay you be a nurse if you're not going to be a nurse to be a doctor. Nothing else, anything else. He chooses a disappointment. Like it doesn't matter. But then once it's like, I don't know, 56 years in and whatever you chose a successful, they're like, oh yeah, look at my daughter, She's a physical therapist. If you see in her, like, uh, that wasn't your energy before, Where did this come from? Where you come from? Yeah. Well, I mean if you think about it in the countries that like, I mean the Philippines, same thing nurse, like these are the successful careers in those countries, so that's what they want to see in the US just with more money. Yeah. Right. But here we have so much, we have Hollywood, we have sports, We have literally everything. There's a lot of different kind of things out there that you can be successful on the hard thing is getting to that point. Like it's like dirt poor, you're not making any money. And then one day it's like you've made it to the top and it's very interesting. Yeah. There's no in between, like, you know, like we mentioned earlier, Tiktok is a whole different world. There's tons of people that have done that just from Tiktok, just from people watching on the pandemic and now they're um, like one I can think of the off the top of my head is the Elsa chick. I don't know if you've seen her jokes. But oh, she's funny and she's the one that's always like, she says a joke and then she like choose her chips and it's a part of the punchline. Oh, they're so good. Like she had one that was like, I don't want a job, you want to do labor for free and then she laughs and choose the chips and now she has like a show, you know, like what? Well, yeah. And then off of like Youtube and social media and like you're getting six figures a lot of these times. As long as you have, it's a wild world out here. You can't tell your parents at though they won't believe you, they don't understand, you have to show them like this, look, this, uh, my parents are kind of understanding how social media can be a job. I've been like, you know, like you get sponsored posts, you can get paid through like advertisements and like you can sell your own merge and you can do all these different kinds of things and they're like, oh, there's actually a lot of opportunity there. It's entertainment at home and you don't have to pay for all the producers, the tech people. Like it's a good point. It's a lot of freaking work. It's for sure a lot of work. But I think I think when you have this, this kind of a personality and that just knack for it. Yeah. And I think you found your niche for sure. You're just gonna waste your time in the classroom and just like hate yourself and get in debt for four years and then come out of it like okay thankfully it was only two semesters for me man. Yeah that's my husband for sure. He went through school and like started as a nurse and then he's like I hate, this is my husband is followed in debt but it was for chef school so at least it's like still doing something that he loves but we've accepted it. He's just got to figure it out. Yeah. Yeah and shops are needed out everywhere as well. Yeah, it's a different ball game with the pandemic. So that kind of stinks. Yeah. Well I mean he's, we're still able to pay our bills and he's cooking for me more now so we're not complaining. We've somehow got very lucky and very blessed with this pandemic And fortunately we are better off we, I was actually to save money for once in my life and um even though he hasn't been working, he's still been able to be there for me, which is nice. Well that's true because you're not able to do as much so you're not able to spend as much right? Yeah. Going to the airport just buying a bottle of water is like $5. Yeah. Oh gosh I've been saving more money. This is a sign maybe. Yeah wow. What what a wild time we live in for real, like honestly, truly time to be alive. What a time to be alive. As long as you're not in texas, we're not gonna talk about that today. Okay conversation. Please wear a mask. Even if you don't have to just please do it. It's fine. That's it. Oh man. So your social media and you're all over the place. Right? So that the post that made me finally actually just not just keep scrolling and reach out to you. It was the post you made about internet trolls and you were like, yeah, I can use my legs, who cares. Yeah, I want to talk about you and controls because I always like this is how you respond to them. This is great. Oh my gosh. So I am used to trolls now. I it's just, it's kind of part of the territory. It shouldn't be part of the territory, but it is. And so I, I know like sometimes you just don't respond because that just adds more fuel to the fire and they're just going to keep being jerks and I have no problem blocking people. If I, if I know that they're out there just being a jerk, I'm just gonna block them and you know, they don't have to see my stuff if they don't like my stuff, I'm making that decision for you. But sometimes I can take that troll and make it a learning opportunity for other people and just show that not every military user is completely paralyzed. There are some military users who only use their wheelchair part time and those reasons are 100% valid. But yeah, I mean sometimes I get messages like you're a faker, you're using your legs, like you clearly don't use your wheelchair. And he's like, honey, no, that's not my call. Oh man, that's so lame. It's funny that you said those words to because I actually have a kid. Um He's like seven in a chair. And then I showed up somebody like a wheelchair body builder. I was like on my phone because you know kids, he stole my phone anyways. Um So I showed him the phone and then another picture was the guy standing and he's like, oh he's faking it and I'm like no, what are you talking about? Like you the kid in the wheelchair know that you could kick your legs to. What are you talking about? A very interesting, so internalized to there's a very interesting amount of competitiveness and like I have it worse nous with people. So like some some disabled people won't give me the time of day because I can move my legs. But yes, that makes getting dressed a little bit easier. But sometimes my nerve pain makes it impossible for me to get dressed and like it's like they all have their own different kinds of battles and everything like that. I hope we can come to a day where we can destroy our own internalized, able ism and just not compare ourselves to other disabled people and be aware that they're all different, but they're all valid. Mhm. That part put that on a shirt, I'll wear it. I'm just gonna stay in their lane man way, I'll going through different things and you know, what else needs to stop, we need to stop seeing blown up on social media, like other forms of media. Um like the inspiration that comes from watching somebody walk for the first time Because that also creates that able ism and that only like wheelchair users are 24 hour, like wheelchair users. Yeah. And unless magically someday they just like wake up for walking. You know, like there's there's a spectrum to everything including disability, disability is diverse. For sure. The walking thing gets me big time, especially as a therapist. And um yeah, I was gonna say that are struggling to find that for themselves and then their family might be like, oh, I want you to walk again. And I'm just like, ma'am, your kid can't even sit on the couch by himself. Like what can we focus? I was talking to my to richard wheels to walking and I was listening to his podcast that he had before they caused that. But they were talking about like a lot of people who are aiming to walk for them, it's like their life has completely changed and they think that if they get there, walk back, feel that their life back, and we just have to show people like you can get your life back without getting your walk back. I mean, I could theoretically potentially get to the point of being able to walk again, but I would have to give up my entire life, I would have to, like in order to pay for that, the closest place that is for me is like an hour and a half away in, in san Jose, so it's very, you know, like I would have to give it my whole life and I don't want to do that if there was an easier way, I'm interested in that opportunity, if it reduces my chronic pain and of course reducing the risk of osteoporosis, but you've got to kind of figure out how to get your life back without getting the walk back necessarily and if it comes it comes Yeah, but like for now, yeah, definitely enjoying, I think that's amazing. It's not, it's not the fact that like, okay, if you want to walk again and you're like, oh maybe this is a thing for me, like, cool, but like you said, like that's the focus, like I have to be able to walk so I can, what, so what, so what can happen, you're gonna, you're gonna take a step and be normal poof, like that's not going to have to be so many different internalize things and yeah, focus on your life first and getting your life back, learn how to live life in a chair as a badass as a cool person and then if an opportunity comes, take that opportunity, but it's not the only way to live an epic life. Uh yeah, I love it. That word normal too. It's just like this is normal. Like, well let's normalize. Artists look at all of these people that like you and move like you, I'm still doing laundry, I'm still going to work. I still go to bars when there's not a pandemic. I know I make mistakes. I I, you know, I'm still a normal person. I just do it on wheels and I look good doing it. Yeah. What a big deal. Like whatever next question. Right Oh man, that's so real. And I have uh man, I have to applaud you for that because you just put that into like perfect words, the feeling that we kind of skimmed the surface of. But like those are the words right there. Those are the words. Those are the words I have some, I have some feelings that I have to bring out sometimes that's rough and it's so sad to that even between the disability community people are, won't give you the time of day because you're still don't fit with their idea of disabled. Yeah. Yeah, it's hard. But I mean I just hope that someday that they realize that my life is a little different than theirs. But it's still, I'm still fighting for their rights And I hope that they fight for my rights too. Yeah. I mean at the end of the day, it's not personal. That's, that's a them problem. Yeah. Nothing to do with you. That's another thing. Like and not calling those people trolls but like with trolls as well. Like one thing that I've kind of realized is like everything that a troll says or everything that's somebody negatively says about me has absolutely nothing to do with me. It has everything to do that. And that's kind of like what helps me to not feel personally attacked and to not like feel so down in the slums when a troll comes to me. It's like, oh, I feel bad for you almost. Yes. Yeah. Like I feel bad for like this is what you're spending your time doing honey. What's good? Like it's spreading all this hate like your life will be less disappointing when you focus on yourself and you spread joy to other people. Mm hmm. Yeah. These trolls and you can tell to, you can tell when some of them are just like they choose a hashtag and they just follow it and just go, You can tell because it'll be someone that's never like you look at their page and you're like, how did you even find me? Oh yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Oh, you're one of those. Yeah. Just like they think like, oh, I don't want, and it's like, no, I just don't care. And I'm removing this little bit of energy. Okay. Yeah. So have you gotten the opposite of that too? So I mean that's about boundaries, right? Like the troll is like, you don't really need to talk to me, but have you had someone on the opposite end where they are full of positivity, but they're just like too much. Like always expect me to answer like, hey, Marie, hey, hey, Yeah, absolutely. I uh, I'm thankful for the restrict feature on instagram. I'll restrict a few people and then it doesn't show if I've read their message. And then, um, like if I have the extra energy, I'll unrestricted them respond to their message because I do still want to be there because they're still being nice and they're still being supportive. I'll unrestricted and I'll respond to their message for a little bit. And then once that conversation conversation that I don't already restrict them so I can kind of like have that boundary and that limitation. Um, and then on Tiktok, I haven't set up to where nobody can send me a message unless we're both following each other. Um, so that helps with that boundary there as well. Oh, there's some good tips. I hope everyone listening took some notes there. We agreed to restrict people supported, be kind, but sometimes you gotta set boundaries and that's okay. Yeah. I mean you're on a public platform or whatever, right? Um and people are engaging with your content, but it doesn't give anyone the right to engage with you forever. Like it doesn't, you know, like you're not you're not a public servant, you're not a senator or something like a person, a person. I I spend too much time watching Grey's Anatomy sometimes and sometimes just need to relax and breathe and not respond to all the messages. Messages are a log for me. Sometimes sometimes I'm just like unread how many let me close. Yeah, I'm good. And sometimes that applies not just the social media messages, but real life are in your life. Friends and family, like a little bit of a break. I just need some couch time tomorrow. Yeah, this is our future meet. Yeah. That that party. Uh huh. So we're coming up on about an hour. Um and we talked about a lot, but I just want to make sure there wasn't anything that you'd like to share with listeners that we didn't get to touch on. I think we've done everything. Um I would like to talk about the role. It's experience for anybody who might be interested. Oh yeah, yeah, yeah. So it's a it's the week. So for me it was that very first week that started the tea, but now it's become this event where it's all about women's empowerment. There are dance classes, there's a makeup seminar. There's um so many fun activities like a pajama party, um just like bond and connect with other women with disabilities and like have that community that we know is important and other people are really looking for. Um We are aiming for it to be in person, but we are prepared to go fully virtual. We are going to have a virtual option as well no matter what. Um, but it's gonna be July 22 through the 25th and it's going to be a lot of fun. I will have a workout class of course. Um and if you have any questions about it, you can always send me a DM at Maria Trevino on instagram. Love to hear it. Okay, so the role, Let's experience So open to anyone or wheelchair users or what I believe, wheelchair users in person, anyone with any woman with a disability virtually neat. I'm into it. Yeah, thank you so much. Fun, busy person fit us into her schedule. Mary boy a These are wonderful days. Thank you so much. Thank you disabled girls out. Thanks for listening to disabled girls who left. 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Guest Post by Adrian Nita Life in the nation's capital can be sweet — historic neighborhoods, impressive monuments, and beautiful cherry blossoms. However, homeownership here comes with its own set of challenges. With over 100 species of ants within the state, many rats, mice, and raccoons are finding Infestations degrade structures, make life hard for residents, and can significantly affect buyer perception during potential future sales. So, how much do pests bite into property values, and more importantly, what can homeowners do about it? The Costly Consequences of Pest Infections According to research by the National Pest Management Association, termite-induced damage alone costs U.S. homes around $5 billion annually. This noteworthy sum doesn't even account for damage caused by other pests like rodents or ants. A home with past pest troubles can deter prospective buyers due to perceived risks, negatively affecting the property's market evaluation. According to Express, pest infestations can reduce a home's value by 20%. That's a significant drop that no homeowner wants to Beyond just the financial concern, pests also have a heavy social stigma. Nobody wants to be labeled the neighbor with a vermin-infested home…It's pretty embarrassing and The Termite Impact While pests in general, erode your property value, termites are arguably the most destructive of them all. The damage they wreak can be immense: tearing down wooden structures, massive colonies within walls, and weakening the overall structural integrity of your home. You might find it shocking to know that a massive subterranean termite colony might eat through about 15 pounds of wood every week. Homes with significant infestations have been known to collapse entirely. Now, translate this into potential damage to your property, and you will understand why part of being a responsible homeowner means figuring out how to get rid of termites in Washington, D.C., or any other city, for that matter. The Rodent Invasion Rodents can affect the value of your property almost as much as termites do. If you've ever had mouse or rat infestations, then you know what these destructive pests are capable of. Rodents can chew through wires, insulation, and even some types of walls. Plus, the harm they inflict is not only structural, as rodents have a knack for interfering with electrical systems. According to PestWorld, electrical faults caused by rodents chewing their way into wiring result in 20-25% of all accidental building fires. Insect Infestations Bed bugs and roaches, although less destructive physically than termites or rodents, can also dent your property value. Mainly because they hit where it hurts the most: the reputation of your A history of bed bug invasions may raise eyebrows among potential buyers or renters. The difficulty of eradicating these pests once they've moved in is enough to make any house hunter think twice, impacting both your selling price and desirability. Roach trouble? The same applies, albeit to a slightly lesser degree. Cockroaches don't really stir up warm feelings of homeyness and comfort. Instead, they're associated with filth and uncleanliness, which are other reputation breakers. What Every Homeowner Should Know Pest control and law go hand in hand, especially when pests affect properties and buildings in Washington, D.C. The responsibility usually lies with the property owner. However, if you're renting, you also have rights and responsibilities as a tenant, depending on the situation. The Office of the Attorney General lists tenants' rights in Washington, including their right to a pest-free environment. However, tenants must also do their part to maintain cleanliness and immediately report any signs of pests When selling a property, homeowners are obligated by real estate rules and regulations to disclose any history of pest infestations. This applies even if you successfully eradicated an infestation before putting your home on the market. What Can You Do? Given the hefty devaluation pests can cause and their potential to scare off interested buyers, it makes financial sense to keep your home pest-free. What's the best way to deal with pest troubles if you want to sell or rent out your property? Regular Inspections Make regular checks a part of your home maintenance routine so you can spot any pest issues early before they start multiplying. Look out for signs like droppings, chewed furniture or wiring, strange sounds within walls, or signs of termite damage, such as bubbling paint, mud tubes, or damaged wood. Maintenance and Repair Proper maintenance is one way to ensure pests don't find their way into your home. This could be as simple as sealing gaps around doors and windows or ensuring the plumbing isn't creating standing water. Keep it Clean Pests love messy homes. Regular cleaning can deter many pests from settling on your property. Trim overgrown foliage, clean up stagnant waters, and manage waste well. Professional Help If you notice signs of pests or infestations, don't just ignore them, hoping they'll go away on their own (hint: they won't!). Pros know how to handle pest problems effectively without causing further damage to your property. Sell As-Is Suppose the worst happens, and your property has a widespread pest infestation that would be expensive to treat effectively. You could decide to sell as-is, putting your house on the market sans repairs or specific treatments for pest elimination, essentially selling at a discounted price, accounting for repairs needed after purchase. This will eat into profits somewhat because it is sold below market value. If the cost of handling renovations post-infestation far exceed the gains from a full-price sale, then this may prove to be the most financially prudent choice. Keep the Value of Your Home A pest-free home is about comfort and health and directly impacts your property's value. After all, real estate is one of the most significant investments many of us will ever make. So far from being a purely cosmetic or hygienic, pest control could mean the difference between making a profit on that investment or taking a severe financial hit. Let the experts at Eng Garcia help you today! Adrian Nita is a former marine navigation officer turned writer with more than 3 years of experience in the field. He loves writing about anything and everything. When he's not writing, Adrian enjoys spending time with his family and friends or hiking in the great outdoors.
Atascocita South median real estate price is $433,471, which is more expensive than 77.6% of the neighborhoods in Texas and 62.1% of the neighborhoods in the U.S. The average rental price in Atascocita South is currently $2,196, based on NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. The average rental cost in this neighborhood is higher than 74.0% of the neighborhoods in Texas. Atascocita South is a suburban neighborhood (based on population density) located in Humble, Texas. Atascocita South real estate is primarily made up of medium sized (three or four bedroom) to large (four, five or more bedroom) single-family homes and apartment complexes/high-rise apartments. Most of the residential real estate is owner occupied. Many of the residences in the Atascocita South neighborhood are newer, built in 2000 or more recently. A number of residences were also built between 1970 and 1999. Home and apartment vacancy rates are 7.0% in Atascocita South. NeighborhoodScout analysis shows that this rate is lower than 53.6% of the neighborhoods in the nation, approximately near the middle range for vacancies. When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same, but they only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. This neighborhood is very unique in some important ways, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive exploration and analysis. Of note is NeighborhoodScout's research finding that the Atascocita South neighborhood has some of the lowest rates of children living in poverty of any neighborhood in the United States. In a nation where approximately 1 in 4 children are living in poverty, the Atascocita South community truly stands out from the rest in this regard. In addition, if you are an executive or professional seeking a neighborhood affording an executive lifestyle, or just wanting to find where other executives live in the area, the Atascocita South neighborhood should be on your list. It has an enviable mix of spacious homes, relatively stable real estate values, and residents that include a number of wealthy executives, managers, and professionals. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis places it as one of the top 10.5% executive lifestyle neighborhoods in the state of Texas. If you like the look and ambience of new homes and newly built neighborhoods, you will love the Atascocita South neighborhood. A whopping 99.2% of the homes and other residential real estate here were built after 1999, which is a higher proportion of new homes then you will find in 99.9% of the neighborhoods in the U.S. Everything here just feels new. In fact, the concentration of newer homes here is so great that they completely dominate the landscape. In most neighborhoods, there is a mixture of ages of residential real estate, but here it is almost completely built during one time frame: 2000 through today. Significantly, 4.3% of its residents five years old and above primarily speak Vietnamese at home. While this may seem like a small percentage, it is higher than 97.8% of the neighborhoods in America. How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood. The neighbors in the Atascocita South neighborhood in Humble are upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 80.8% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 0.0% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 100.0% of America's neighborhoods. What we choose to do for a living reflects who we are. Each neighborhood has a different mix of occupations represented, and together these tell you about the neighborhood and help you understand if this neighborhood may fit your lifestyle. In the Atascocita South neighborhood, 62.8% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is manufacturing and laborer occupations, with 14.9% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants (13.4%), and 12.1% in government jobs, whether they are in local, state, or federal positions. The languages spoken by people in this neighborhood are diverse. These are tabulated as the languages people preferentially speak when they are at home with their families. The most common language spoken in the Atascocita South neighborhood is English, spoken by 72.5% of households. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese. Culture is shared learned behavior. We learn it from our parents, their parents, our houses of worship, and much of our culture – our learned behavior – comes from our ancestors. That is why ancestry and ethnicity can be so interesting and important to understand: places with concentrations of people of one or more ancestries often express those shared learned behaviors and this gives each neighborhood its own culture. Even different neighborhoods in the same city can have drastically different cultures. In the Atascocita South neighborhood in Humble, TX, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as Mexican (20.4%). There are also a number of people of Asian ancestry (7.0%), and residents who report German roots (5.9%), and some of the residents are also of English ancestry (5.9%), along with some Irish ancestry residents (3.8%), among others. In addition, 12.4% of the residents of this neighborhood were born in another country. How you get to work – car, bus, train or other means – and how much of your day it takes to do so is a large quality of life and financial issue. Especially with gasoline prices rising and expected to continue doing so, the length and means of one's commute can be a financial burden. Some neighborhoods are physically located so that many residents have to drive in their own car, others are set up so many walk to work, or can take a train, bus, or bike. The greatest number of commuters in Atascocita South neighborhood spend between 15 and 30 minutes commuting one-way to work (33.2% of working residents), which is shorter than the time spent commuting to work for most Americans. Here most residents (79.4%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.
Some homes with a building energy rating (BER) of 'A' are performing at 'C levels', meaning houses which are retrofitted may need it re-done in ten years, an Oireachtas committee was told. On Tuesday, representatives of the Irish Green Building Council, the EU Commission and academics from UCD appeared before the Oireachtas environment committee to speak about carbon emissions in the construction sector. Dr Oliver Kinnane, an architecture and climate change lecturer at UCD, said the current retrofit levels are 'well below the levels required' with the construction industry lacking the necessary knowledge and skills. Dr Kinnane said his research group carried out tests and projects for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and have identified 'a performance gap' in BER ratings. He said: 'In some cases A2 homes are performing at C levels. About 50% of fabrics are not meeting design [insulation] U-values and heat pumps are underperforming due to improper installation. 'It is important we get the retrofit right, to avoid retrofitting the retrofit in ten years' time,' he said. Dr Kinnane said they've also seen the performance of installed heat pumps drop by nearly half what the manufacturer states. He added: 'These research findings are backed up by much bigger studies done in the UK with larger sample sizes and greater research funding.' Irish Green Building Council chief Pat Barry said that while he welcomed the Government's new national retrofit scheme, retrofits must be made 'easier and more affordable' for Irish households. He raised concerns about whether the one-stop shop retrofitting firms were contractor-led, saying there should be an independent adviser for homeowners involved during the process of retrofitting homes.
Northern pike, chain pickerel, and muskies are all members of the identical household. And if we had been evaluating them to the porridge in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," pike fishing could be "good." Extra Individuals have entry to pickerel, however a 25-incher could be a large. Muskies, conversely, aren't referred to as the "fish of 10,000 casts" for nothing. They require specialty tackle and a whole lot of time and dedication. Then you could have the northern pike, which hits a toothy-fish candy spot. Pike fishing is out there to a whole lot of anglers. Northern pike can develop very giant, however small to medium-sized fish are plentiful and greater on common than even a "trophy" chain pickerel. By and enormous, they're much more voracious than muskies and prepared to strike all kinds of baits and lures. This makes pike excellent for anglers of any talent degree and price range. So, should you're seeking to get after these toothy predators this season, the following tips and tips will get you on the quick observe to success. Fast Pike Fishing Suggestions - Pike have extremely sharp enamel. Whatever the technique you utilize to focus on them, a pacesetter manufactured from metal or heavy monofilament is important to keep away from get bitten off. - Although you will discover pike in deep, open water, they spend most of their time searching in shallower water loaded with weeds. - The most effective occasions to focus on pike is in early spring as quickly as any ice on the lake or river melts away. - Whereas small pike are sometimes ravenous, fish that attain lengths higher than 40 inches are a lot smarter, warier, and more durable to idiot. - Don't be afraid to make use of lures in brilliant, loud colours, as these can set off an aggressive response in pike even after they're not hungry. - Pike can swim at speeds as much as 10 miles per hour, making them one of many quickest fish in freshwater. - Lures equivalent to spinners that produce excessive vibration could be felt by a pike's lateral line from an ideal distance. - On condition that they're a cold-water fish, pike don't decelerate in winter as a lot as different species, as an alternative persevering with to feed and hunt. - Whereas dwell baits like shiners and suckers work effectively for pike, they'll additionally eat useless and lower baits — even hot dogs. - Pike are most apt to hit a topwater lure through the low-light durations round daybreak and nightfall. Gear Suggestions for Pike Don't Skip the Chunk Chief Northern pike have mouths filled with razor-sharp enamel. Within the blink of an eye fixed, they'll sever all the pieces from mild monofilament to heavy braided fishing line with surgical precision. For this reason pike are a little bit of scourge for anglers focusing on species like bass and walleye that dwell in the identical waters — one snap of these jaws and an costly lure is gone. When you're particularly pike fishing, nevertheless, bite-offs could be averted by incorporating a protecting chief into your rig. These could be constructed from steel, although some anglers want to make use of a brief size of extra-heavy fluorocarbon testing 80 kilos or extra. No matter whether or not you're fishing with lures, flies, or dwell bait, you don't want a really lengthy chew chief. Eight to 10 inches is often ample, with the target being to make it lengthy sufficient {that a} pike received't get your predominant line in its mouth, however quick sufficient {that a} stiff chief received't hinder the pure motion of dwell baits or lures. Although you should buy supplies to make your individual customized leaders, pre-made steel leaders are available in sort out outlets. Hook Sharpness Is Every little thing for Pike Fishing In comparison with well-liked gamefish like bass, walleyes, crappies, and trout, northern pike have a lot more durable mouths. Their elongated jaws are manufactured from pure bone and enamel, providing fewer mushy areas to firmly plant a hook than you'll discover in maws of different fish. It's important that your hooks are very sharp and honed to a needle-like level, particularly should you're focusing on large pike. This, after all, is a essential step many anglers skip. By and enormous, fishermen merely don't pay sufficient consideration to hook sharpness whatever the species they're focusing on. The excellent news is, hook files are cheap and straightforward to make use of. Past checking the sharpness of your bait or lure hooks earlier than a pike fishing journey, you need to re-check them after a fish is landed otherwise you get snagged in wooden, rock, or different exhausting construction. It's quite common to have a hook come out of a pike's mouth mid-fight as a result of it was too uninteresting to penetrate past the primary skinny layer of inside pores and skin. Match Your Outfit to Your Goal Everybody needs to catch huge pike. To qualify as a real trophy, most anglers would agree the fish has to stretch past the 40-inch mark. The rub is that whereas pike are broadly accessible throughout the northern U.S. and southern Canada, waters with an abundance of true goliaths are comparatively few. Extra generally, particularly within the U.S., you'll have a whole lot of smaller pike and sometimes luck right into a behemoth. Conversely, should you had been to pony up the cash to get to, say, northern Saskatchewan, it's potential to land a dozen 40-plus-inchers in a single day. The purpose is, you'll have extra enjoyable pike fishing should you match your gear to the common fish measurement in your waters as an alternative of beefing up simply in case that occasional monster reveals up. Learn Subsequent: How to Correctly Net Trophy Fish A fantastic middle-of-the-road outfit could be a medium-heavy baitcasting rod within the 7- to 7-foot, 6-inch size. Any low-profile baitcasting reel will work, simply be certain it's spooled with 20- to 30-pound braided line. An outfit like this received't be too heavy to throw lighter lures, nevertheless it'll be stiff sufficient to ship bigger baits if you wish to making an attempt coaxing solely the largest performs within the lake. Most significantly, even when a 50-plus-inch pike occurred to take a shot, you'll land it on this outfit. Regardless of what some anglers might let you know, you don't want a broomstick and winch to finest an enormous pike should you play it deftly and ensure your drag is about correctly. Conversely, a medium-heavy outfit will allow you to benefit from the struggle of smaller fish. Pike Fishing Lure Suggestions Put Out the Vibe There are dozens of lure types that idiot pike, however when unsure, tie on a lure with a spinning blade. That might be a bigger in-line style spinner or a spinnerbait, however the backside line is that pike reply to the flash and vibration emitted by spinners blades virtually year-round. The one time these lures lose a little bit of their efficiency is when the water could be very chilly, not a lot as a result of they pike received't hit them, however as a result of they'll be much less prepared to chase them. Learn Subsequent: The Best Spinner Baits Throughout the remainder of the season, nevertheless, a spinner or spinnerbait can entice pike from a big distance. Likewise, a pike holding nonetheless in an ambush place usually will get immediately trigged if one in every of these lures comes whizzing by its face. The fantastic thing about these lures is that they don't require a whole lot of talent or follow to make use of successfully — merely forged out and reel in steadily. Preserve Your Velocity Up Like their bigger cousin the muskie, pike will usually observe a lure earlier than committing. Relying on how fired up the fish is, that following distance can fluctuate. A fish that's curious is perhaps slowly following a couple of ft behind the bait, whereas one other is perhaps trailing inches behind it snapping its jaws. Regardless, an enormous mistake anglers make after they have a pike following their lure is pausing or slowing down the retrieve considerably. That's to not counsel these ways by no means flip a follower into an eater, however usually, pausing or slowing makes a lure look unnatural to the fish. Instinctually we wish to cease and provides a following fish an opportunity to catch as much as the lure, however within the wild, dwell prey is at all times going to attempt to get away from a pike. Stopping or slowing solely will increase the chance of getting eaten, so, to a pike, a fish it's pursuing that all of the sudden stops or offers it an opportunity to catch up usually makes the pike much less prone to lastly assault — it ideas it off that one thing's off. If something, rising the speed of the retrieve when there's a pike in tow is the higher transfer, because it simulates a pure baitfish making an attempt further exhausting to get away. By no means Take Your Eyes Off a Topwater In spring and summer time, nothing is extra thrilling than watching a pike smack a topwater lure. It's eruptive and violent, nevertheless it additionally takes some dedication. Although there are occasions when a topwater lure like a Whopper Plopper or buzzbait can scores dozens of chew in a day, it's not unusual to need to forgo numbers of bites on subsurface lures so as to get the glory of that floor smash. And should you do commit, by no means take your eye off the topwater. Species like bass and trout eat off the floor in a large number of the way. Their hits could be violent and sudden, too, however they'll usually be delicate and delicate. In addition they ceaselessly provide you with a warning within the type of a boil or ripple behind the bait earlier than committing. Pike, then again, are likely to explode of nowhere. We frequently anticipate a topwater strike to return from behind or instantly beneath the lure, however pike like to assault from the aspect—what's often called "T-boning"—identical to barracudas and wahoo in saltwater. On condition that their mouths are bony and skinny in profile in comparison with different fish, it's essential that you simply nail a stable hookset when your topwater will get taken down. However when bites are rare, it's simple to lose focus. When you're speaking to a buddy or fascinated with dinner whereas monotonously working that topwater, it's potential to overlook a chew as a result of it occurs so shortly. Tactical Pike Fishing Suggestions Fish the Weeds Pike love weeds. It doesn't matter in the event that they're inexperienced summer time weeds, decaying brown fall weeds, or remnant useless weeds in winter. If there's vegetation of any variety within the space, that's a chief location to hunt for pike. Huge expanses of weeds are just like the grocery retailer for pike. Small and juvenile fish of all varieties dwell amongst them. The pike has a bonus as a result of its shade and sample blends effectively with aquatic vegetation, permitting it to simply ambush prey. Weeds, after all, can simply foul your lures, particularly in the event that they're loaded with treble hooks, so the secret is fishing over and across the weeds with out working instantly by way of the salad. Most pike lures run shallow to allow them to be labored simply over the weed tops, however even lures like spinners and spoons can cruise over the vegetation so long as you don't allow them to sink too deep earlier than participating the reel and beginning your retrieve. Pike don't have any hassle exploding out of the vegetation to assault. Likewise, any areas the place a deeper, open drop-off butts up towards a shallow weed mattress is prime, as pike will patrol the sides ready for meals to return out of the weeds and develop into uncovered. Go Pike Fishing Throughout Ice-Out The most effective occasions to catch large pike is true after ice-out, which means as quickly as winter's grip loosens and ice comes off the lake. Throughout this early spring interval, pike will transfer into shallow coves and bays on the lookout for all the pieces from baitfish to ducklings kicking throughout the floor. Whereas boating anglers definitely money in on this spring ritual, this additionally makes giant pike extra accessible to anglers on foot. When hitting these shallow areas in spring, pay shut consideration to the wind route when selecting a bay or cove. Although pike will frequent these areas beneath a variety of circumstances, wind blowing into the bay or cove will push baitfish and different forage species deeper into the cove towards the within financial institution. Wind ripple on the floor additionally makes pike really feel much less uncovered within the shallows, particularly when recent aquatic vegetation hasn't grown in but. Although it could appear counterintuitive, a breezy day with some floor chop can produce huge topwater hits proper after ice-out. Attempt Lifeless Baits in Winter Despite the fact that pike are among the most aggressive fish in freshwater, they don't have to hunt and violently assault to feed. As soon as the water cools in late fall, they're simply as eager to eat like a catfish, slurping useless baits that require no effort to chase proper off the underside. Although it runs counter to pike ways at different occasions of yr, merely ready for a chew will pay enormous dividends when it's chilly. Learn Subsequent: The Best Spinning Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed Recent-dead suckers, shad, bluegills or perch (the place authorized to reap for bait) are selection choices. They are often fished complete or lower into chunks to launch extra scent. One vital factor to remember is that since pike don't seize useless baits with the identical aggression as lures, it's vital to present them fish time to eat earlier than setting the hook. A pike will usually maintain a useless bait in its mouth and slowly swim away, taking its time working it again to its throat. Last Ideas on Pike Fishing When you fish rivers and lakes within the Higher Midwest, Northeast, Canada, or Alaska, you need to have loads of alternatives for pike fishing. Pike are ambush predators that hunt the shallows, underwater construction, and canopy, like weeds, in cool water habitat. Bear in mind to at all times sharpen your hooks, match your sort out to the common measurement of the pike the place you're fishing, and to concentrate to the habitat and time of yr to get probably the most out of pike fishing.
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Articles \| Volume 22, issue 20 © Author(s) 2022. This work is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. © Author(s) 2022. This work is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. The impact of improved spatial and temporal resolution of reanalysis data on Lagrangian studies of the tropical tropopause layer Stephen Bourguet Harvard University, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, 20 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA Marianna Linz Harvard University, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, 20 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA Harvard University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 29 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA Related authors Stephen Bourguet and Marianna Linz Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 7447–7460, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-7447-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-7447-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary Here, we show how projected changes to tropical circulation will impact the water vapor concentration in the lower stratosphere, which has implications for surface climate and stratospheric chemistry. In our transport scenarios with slower east–west winds, air parcels ascending into the stratosphere do not experience the same cold temperatures that they would today. This effect could act in concert with previously modeled changes to stratospheric water vapor to amplify surface warming. Hella Garny, Roland Eichinger, Johannes C. Laube, Eric A. Ray, Gabriele P. Stiller, Harald Bönisch, Laura Saunders, and Marianna Linz Atmos. Chem. Phys., 24, 4193–4215, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-4193-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-4193-2024, 2024 Short summary Short summary Transport circulation in the stratosphere is important for the distribution of tracers, but its strength is hard to measure. Mean transport times can be inferred from observations of trace gases with certain properties, such as sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). However, this gas has a chemical sink in the high atmosphere, which can lead to substantial biases in inferred transport times. In this paper we present a method to correct mean transport times derived from SF6 for the effects of chemical sinks. Stephen Bourguet and Marianna Linz Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 7447–7460, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-7447-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-7447-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary Here, we show how projected changes to tropical circulation will impact the water vapor concentration in the lower stratosphere, which has implications for surface climate and stratospheric chemistry. In our transport scenarios with slower east–west winds, air parcels ascending into the stratosphere do not experience the same cold temperatures that they would today. This effect could act in concert with previously modeled changes to stratospheric water vapor to amplify surface warming. Benjamin Birner, Martyn P. Chipperfield, Eric J. Morgan, Britton B. Stephens, Marianna Linz, Wuhu Feng, Chris Wilson, Jonathan D. Bent, Steven C. Wofsy, Jeffrey Severinghaus, and Ralph F. Keeling Atmos. Chem. Phys., 20, 12391–12408, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-12391-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-12391-2020, 2020 Short summary Short summary With new high-precision observations from nine aircraft campaigns and 3-D chemical transport modeling, we show that the argon-to-nitrogen ratio (Ar / N2) in the lowermost stratosphere provides a useful constraint on the "age of air" (the time elapsed since entry of an air parcel into the stratosphere). Therefore, Ar / N2 in combination with traditional age-of-air indicators, such as CO2 and N2O, could provide new insights into atmospheric mixing and transport. Marianna Linz, Marta Abalos, Anne Sasha Glanville, Douglas E. Kinnison, Alison Ming, and Jessica L. Neu Atmos. Chem. Phys., 19, 5069–5090, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-19-5069-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-19-5069-2019, 2019 Short summary Short summary The stratospheric circulation is important for transporting ozone and water vapor, and models of the stratosphere differ. The metrics used to compare models are inconsistent between studies and cannot be calculated from observational data. In this paper, we explore a metric for the circulation that can be calculated from observations and examine how it relates to the more commonly used metrics. We find substantial differences in the upper and lower stratosphere depending on the choice of metric. Related subject area Subject: Dynamics \| Research Activity: Atmospheric Modelling and Data Analysis \| Altitude Range: Stratosphere \| Science Focus: Physics (physical properties and processes) Crucial role of obliquely propagating gravity waves in the quasi-biennial oscillation dynamics Technical note: Multi-year changes in the Brewer–Dobson circulation from Halogen Occultation Experiment (HALOE) methane Exploring the ENSO modulation of the QBO periods with GISS E2.2 models The impact of ENSO and NAO initial conditions and anomalies on the modeled response to Pinatubo-sized volcanic forcing Stratospherically induced circulation changes under the extreme conditions of the no-Montreal-Protocol scenario Vortex preconditioning of the 2021 sudden stratospheric warming: barotropic–baroclinic instability associated with the double westerly jets On the pattern of interannual polar vortex–ozone co-variability during northern hemispheric winter A mountain ridge model for quantifying oblique mountain wave propagation and distribution QBO modulation of the Asian Monsoon water vapour Weakening of the tropical tropopause layer cold trap with global warming On the magnitude and sensitivity of the quasi-biennial oscillation response to a tropical volcanic eruption The response of the North Pacific jet and stratosphere-to-troposphere transport of ozone over western North America to RCP8.5 climate forcing The Holton–Tan mechanism under stratospheric aerosol intervention Very-long-period oscillations in the atmosphere (0–110 km) – Part 2: Latitude– longitude comparisons and trends Driving mechanisms for the El Niño–Southern Oscillation impact on stratospheric ozone Exploring the link between austral stratospheric polar vortex anomalies and surface climate in chemistry-climate models Dynamics of ENSO-driven stratosphere-to-troposphere transport of ozone over North America Ozone–gravity wave interaction in the upper stratosphere/lower mesosphere How can Brewer–Dobson circulation trends be estimated from changes in stratospheric water vapour and methane? The semi-annual oscillation (SAO) in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UTLS) Interactions between the stratospheric polar vortex and Atlantic circulation on seasonal to multi-decadal timescales Impacts of three types of solar geoengineering on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Enhanced upward motion through the troposphere over the tropical western Pacific and its implications for the transport of trace gases from the troposphere to the stratosphere Evolution of the intensity and duration of the Southern Hemisphere stratospheric polar vortex edge for the period 1979–2020 Characterization of transport from the Asian summer monsoon anticyclone into the UTLS via shedding of low potential vorticity cutoffs Long-range prediction and the stratosphere Weakening of Antarctic stratospheric planetary wave activities in early austral spring since the early 2000s: a response to sea surface temperature trends The impact of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) sinks on age of air climatologies and trends Specified dynamics scheme impacts on wave-mean flow dynamics, convection, and tracer transport in CESM2 (WACCM6) Propagation paths and source distributions of resolved gravity waves in ECMWF-IFS analysis fields around the southern polar night jet Observation and modeling of high-7Be concentration events at the surface in northern Europe associated with the instability of the Arctic polar vortex in early 2003 Eastward-propagating planetary waves in the polar middle atmosphere The Brewer–Dobson circulation in CMIP6 Climate impact of volcanic eruptions: the sensitivity to eruption season and latitude in MPI-ESM ensemble experiments Contributions of equatorial waves and small-scale convective gravity waves to the 2019/20 quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) disruption Differences in the quasi-biennial oscillation response to stratospheric aerosol modification depending on injection strategy and species The advective Brewer–Dobson circulation in the ERA5 reanalysis: climatology, variability, and trends Is our dynamical understanding of the circulation changes associated with the Antarctic ozone hole sensitive to the choice of reanalysis dataset? The impact of increasing stratospheric radiative damping on the quasi-biennial oscillation period Analysis of recent lower-stratospheric ozone trends in chemistry climate models Asymmetry and pathways of inter-hemispheric transport in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere Effects of prescribed CMIP6 ozone on simulating the Southern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation response to ozone depletion Reanalysis intercomparison of potential vorticity and potential-vorticity-based diagnostics Influence of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation on entry stratospheric water vapor in coupled chemistry–ocean CCMI and CMIP6 models Reappraising the appropriate calculation of a common meteorological quantity: potential temperature Impact of Lagrangian transport on lower-stratospheric transport timescales in a climate model Role of equatorial waves and convective gravity waves in the 2015/16 quasi-biennial oscillation disruption Sensitivity of the Southern Hemisphere circumpolar jet response to Antarctic ozone depletion: prescribed versus interactive chemistry Characterizing quasi-biweekly variability of the Asian monsoon anticyclone using potential vorticity and large-scale geopotential height field Climatological impact of the Brewer–Dobson circulation on the N2O budget in WACCM, a chemical reanalysis and a CTM driven by four dynamical reanalyses Young-Ha Kim, Georg Sebastian Voelker, Gergely Bölöni, Günther Zängl, and Ulrich Achatz Atmos. Chem. Phys., 24, 3297–3308, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-3297-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-3297-2024, 2024 Short summary Short summary The quasi-biennial oscillation, which governs the tropical stratospheric circulation, is driven primarily by small-scale wave processes. We employ a novel method to realistically represent these wave processes in a global model, thereby revealing an aspect of the oscillation that has not been identified before. We find that the oblique propagation of waves, a process neglected by existing climate models, plays a pivotal role in the stratospheric circulation and its oscillation. Ellis Remsberg Atmos. Chem. Phys., 24, 1691–1697, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-1691-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-1691-2024, 2024 Short summary Short summary CH4 data from the Halogen Occultation Experiment show clear changes in the deep and shallow branches of the Brewer–Dobson circulation (BDC) from 1992 to 2005. CH4 decreased in the upper stratosphere in the early 1990s following the Pinatubo eruption. There was also meridional transport of CH4 from the tropics to mid-latitudes in both hemispheres in the late 1990s. CH4 trends in the shallow branch agree with the tropospheric CH4 trends from 1996 to 2005. Tiehan Zhou, Kevin J. DallaSanta, Clara Orbe, David H. Rind, Jeffrey A. Jonas, Larissa Nazarenko, Gavin A. Schmidt, and Gary Russell Atmos. Chem. Phys., 24, 509–532, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-509-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-509-2024, 2024 Short summary Short summary The El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) tends to speed up and slow down the phase speed of the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) during El Niño and La Niña, respectively. The ENSO modulation of the QBO does not show up in the climate models with parameterized but temporally constant gravity wave sources. We show that the GISS E2.2 models can capture the observed ENSO modulation of the QBO period with a horizontal resolution of 2° by 2.5° and its gravity wave sources parameterized interactively. Helen Weierbach, Allegra N. LeGrande, and Kostas Tsigaridis Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 15491–15505, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-15491-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-15491-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary Volcanic aerosols impact global and regional climate conditions but can vary depending on pre-existing initial climate conditions. We ran an ensemble of volcanic aerosol simulations under varying ENSO and NAO initial conditions to understand how initial climate states impact the modeled response to volcanic forcing. Overall we found that initial NAO conditions can impact the strength of the first winter post-eruptive response but are also affected by the choice of anomaly and sampling routine. Franziska Zilker, Timofei Sukhodolov, Gabriel Chiodo, Marina Friedel, Tatiana Egorova, Eugene Rozanov, Jan Sedlacek, Svenja Seeber, and Thomas Peter Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 13387–13411, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-13387-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-13387-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary The Montreal Protocol (MP) has successfully reduced the Antarctic ozone hole by banning chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that destroy the ozone layer. Moreover, CFCs are strong greenhouse gases (GHGs) that would have strengthened global warming. In this study, we investigate the surface weather and climate in a world without the MP at the end of the 21st century, disentangling ozone-mediated and GHG impacts of CFCs. Overall, we avoided 1.7 K global surface warming and a poleward shift in storm tracks. Ji-Hee Yoo, Hye-Yeong Chun, and Min-Jee Kang Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 10869–10881, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-10869-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-10869-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary The January 2021 sudden stratospheric warming was preceded by unusual double westerly jets with polar stratospheric and subtropical mesospheric cores. This wind structure promotes anomalous dissipation of tropospheric planetary waves between the two maxima, leading to unusually strong shear instability. Shear instability generates the westward-propagating planetary waves with zonal wavenumber 2 in situ, thereby splitting the polar vortex just before the onset. Frederik Harzer, Hella Garny, Felix Ploeger, Harald Bönisch, Peter Hoor, and Thomas Birner Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 10661–10675, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-10661-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-10661-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary We study the statistical relation between year-by-year fluctuations in winter-mean ozone and the strength of the stratospheric polar vortex. In the latitude–pressure plane, regression analysis shows that anomalously weak polar vortex years are associated with three pronounced local ozone maxima over the polar cap relative to the winter climatology. These response maxima primarily reflect the non-trivial combination of different ozone transport processes with varying relative contributions. Sebastian Rhode, Peter Preusse, Manfred Ern, Jörn Ungermann, Lukas Krasauskas, Julio Bacmeister, and Martin Riese Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 7901–7934, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-7901-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-7901-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary Gravity waves (GWs) transport energy vertically and horizontally within the atmosphere and thereby affect wind speeds far from their sources. Here, we present a model that identifies orographic GW sources and predicts the pathways of the excited GWs through the atmosphere for a better understanding of horizontal GW propagation. We use this model to explain physical patterns in satellite observations (e.g., low GW activity above the Himalaya) and predict seasonal patterns of GW propagation. Cristina Peña-Ortiz, Nurial Pilar Plaza, David Gallego, and Felix Plöger EGUsphere, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2023-1432, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2023-1432, 2023 Short summary Short summary Although water vapour (H2O) in the lower stratosphere is only a few molecules among 1 million air molecules, atmospheric radiative forcing and surface temperature are particularly sensible to small changes in its concentration. Monsoon regions play a key role in H2O transport and in its concentration in the lower stratosphere. We show how the QBO has a major impact on H2O over the Asian monsoon during August through changes in temperature caused by the QBO modulation of convection. Stephen Bourguet and Marianna Linz Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 7447–7460, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-7447-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-7447-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary Here, we show how projected changes to tropical circulation will impact the water vapor concentration in the lower stratosphere, which has implications for surface climate and stratospheric chemistry. In our transport scenarios with slower east–west winds, air parcels ascending into the stratosphere do not experience the same cold temperatures that they would today. This effect could act in concert with previously modeled changes to stratospheric water vapor to amplify surface warming. Flossie Brown, Lauren Marshall, Peter H. Haynes, Rolando R. Garcia, Thomas Birner, and Anja Schmidt Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 5335–5353, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-5335-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-5335-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary Large-magnitude volcanic eruptions have the potential to alter large-scale circulation patterns, such as the quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO). The QBO is an oscillation of the tropical stratospheric zonal winds between easterly and westerly directions. Using a climate model, we show that large-magnitude eruptions can delay the progression of the QBO, with a much longer delay when the shear is easterly than when it is westerly. Such delays may affect weather and transport of atmospheric gases. Dillon Elsbury, Amy H. Butler, John R. Albers, Melissa L. Breeden, and Andrew O'Neil Langford Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 5101–5117, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-5101-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-5101-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary One of the global hotspots where stratosphere-to-troposphere transport (STT) of ozone takes place is over Pacific North America (PNA). However, we do not know how or if STT over PNA will change in response to climate change. Using climate model experiments forced with worst-casescenario Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5 climate change, we find that changes in net chemical production and transport of ozone in the lower stratosphere increase STT of ozone over PNA in the future. Khalil Karami, Rolando Garcia, Christoph Jacobi, Jadwiga H. Richter, and Simone Tilmes Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 3799–3818, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-3799-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-3799-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary Alongside mitigation and adaptation efforts, stratospheric aerosol intervention (SAI) is increasingly considered a third pillar to combat dangerous climate change. We investigate the teleconnection between the quasi-biennial oscillation in the equatorial stratosphere and the Arctic stratospheric polar vortex under a warmer climate and an SAI scenario. We show that the Holton–Tan relationship weakens under both scenarios and discuss the physical mechanisms responsible for such changes. Dirk Offermann, Christoph Kalicinsky, Ralf Koppmann, and Johannes Wintel Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 3267–3278, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-3267-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-3267-2023, 2023 Short summary Short summary Atmospheric oscillations with periods between 5 and more than 200 years are believed to be self-excited (internal) in the atmosphere, i.e. non-anthropogenic. They are found at all altitudes up to 110 km and at four very different geographical locations (75° N, 70° E; 75° N, 280° E; 50° N, 7° E; 50° S, 7° E). Therefore, they hint at a global-oscillation mode. Their amplitudes are on the order of present-day climate trends, and it is therefore difficult to disentangle them. Samuel Benito-Barca, Natalia Calvo, and Marta Abalos Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 15729–15745, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-15729-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-15729-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary The impact of different El Niño flavors (eastern (EP) and central (CP) Pacific El Niño) and La Niña on the stratospheric ozone is studied in a state-of-the-art chemistry–climate model. Ozone reduces in the tropics and increases in the extratropics when an EP El Niño event occurs, the opposite of La Niña. However, CP El Niño has no impact on extratropical ozone. These ozone variations are driven by changes in the stratospheric transport circulation, with an important contribution of mixing. Nora Bergner, Marina Friedel, Daniela I. V. Domeisen, Darryn Waugh, and Gabriel Chiodo Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 13915–13934, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-13915-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-13915-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary Polar vortex extremes, particularly situations with an unusually weak cyclonic circulation in the stratosphere, can influence the surface climate in the spring–summer time in the Southern Hemisphere. Using chemistry-climate models and observations, we evaluate the robustness of the surface impacts. While models capture the general surface response, they do not show the observed climate patterns in midlatitude regions, which we trace back to biases in the models' circulations. John R. Albers, Amy H. Butler, Andrew O. Langford, Dillon Elsbury, and Melissa L. Breeden Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 13035–13048, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-13035-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-13035-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary Ozone transported from the stratosphere contributes to background ozone concentrations in the free troposphere and to surface ozone exceedance events that affect human health. The physical processes whereby the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) modulates North American stratosphere-to-troposphere ozone transport during spring are documented, and the usefulness of ENSO for predicting ozone events that may cause exceedances in surface air quality standards are assessed. Axel Gabriel Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 10425–10441, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-10425-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-10425-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary Recent measurements show some evidence that the amplitudes of atmospheric gravity waves (horizontal wavelengths of 100–2000 km), which propagate from the troposphere (0–10 km) to the stratosphere and mesosphere (10–100 km), increase more strongly with height during daytime than during nighttime. This study shows that ozone–temperature coupling in the upper stratosphere can principally produce such an amplification. The results will help to improve atmospheric circulation models. Liubov Poshyvailo-Strube, Rolf Müller, Stephan Fueglistaler, Michaela I. Hegglin, Johannes C. Laube, C. Michael Volk, and Felix Ploeger Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 9895–9914, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-9895-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-9895-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary Brewer–Dobson circulation (BDC) controls the composition of the stratosphere, which in turn affects radiation and climate. As the BDC cannot be measured directly, it is necessary to infer its strength and trends indirectly. In this study, we test in the model worlddifferent methods for estimating the mean age of air trends based on a combination of stratospheric water vapour and methane data. We also provide simple practical advice of a more reliable estimation of the mean age of air trends. Ming Shangguan and Wuke Wang Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 9499–9511, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-9499-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-9499-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary Skilful predictions of weather and climate on subseasonal to seasonal scales are valuable for decision makers. Here we show the global spatiotemporal variation of the temperature SAO in the UTLS with GNSS RO and reanalysis data. The formation of the SAO is explained by an energy budget analysis. The results show that the SAO in the UTLS is partly modified by the SSTs according to model simulations. The results may provide an important source for seasonal predictions of the surface weather. Oscar Dimdore-Miles, Lesley Gray, Scott Osprey, Jon Robson, Rowan Sutton, and Bablu Sinha Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 4867–4893, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-4867-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-4867-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary This study examines interactions between variations in the strength of polar stratospheric winds and circulation in the North Atlantic in a climate model simulation. It finds that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) responds with oscillations to sets of consecutive Northern Hemisphere winters, which show all strong or all weak polar vortex conditions. The study also shows that a set of strong vortex winters in the 1990s contributed to the recent slowdown in the observed AMOC. Mengdie Xie, John C. Moore, Liyun Zhao, Michael Wolovick, and Helene Muri Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 4581–4597, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-4581-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-4581-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary We use data from six Earth system models to estimate Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) changes and its drivers under four different solar geoengineering methods. Solar dimming seems relatively more effective than marine cloud brightening or stratospheric aerosol injection at reversing greenhouse-gas-driven declines in AMOC. Geoengineering-induced AMOC amelioration is due to better maintenance of air–sea temperature differences and reduced loss of Arctic summer sea ice. Kai Qie, Wuke Wang, Wenshou Tian, Rui Huang, Mian Xu, Tao Wang, and Yifeng Peng Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 4393–4411, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-4393-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-4393-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary We identify a significantly intensified upward motion over the tropical western Pacific (TWP) and an enhanced tropical upwelling in boreal winter during 1958–2017 due to the warming of global sea surface temperatures (SSTs). Our results suggest that more tropospheric trace gases over the TWP could be elevated to the lower stratosphere, which implies that the emission from the maritime continent plays a more important role in the stratospheric processes and the global climate. Audrey Lecouffe, Sophie Godin-Beekmann, Andrea Pazmiño, and Alain Hauchecorne Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 4187–4200, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-4187-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-4187-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary This study uses a model developped at LATMOS (France) to analyze the behavior of the Antarctic polar vortex from 1979 to 2020 at 675 K, 550 K, and 475 K isentropic levels. We found that the vortex edge intensity is stronger during the September–October–November period, while its edge position is less extended during this period. The polar vortex is stronger and lasts longer during solar minimum years. Breakup dates of the polar vortex are linked to the ozone hole and maximum wind speed. Jan Clemens, Felix Ploeger, Paul Konopka, Raphael Portmann, Michael Sprenger, and Heini Wernli Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 3841–3860, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-3841-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-3841-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary Highly polluted air flows from the surface to higher levels of the atmosphere during the Asian summer monsoon. At high levels, the air is trapped within eddies. Here, we study how air masses can leave the eddy within its cutoff, how they distribute, and how their chemical composition changes. We found evidence for transport from the eddy to higher latitudes over the North Pacific and even Alaska. During transport, trace gas concentrations within cutoffs changed gradually, showing steady mixing. Adam A. Scaife, Mark P. Baldwin, Amy H. Butler, Andrew J. Charlton-Perez, Daniela I. V. Domeisen, Chaim I. Garfinkel, Steven C. Hardiman, Peter Haynes, Alexey Yu Karpechko, Eun-Pa Lim, Shunsuke Noguchi, Judith Perlwitz, Lorenzo Polvani, Jadwiga H. Richter, John Scinocca, Michael Sigmond, Theodore G. Shepherd, Seok-Woo Son, and David W. J. Thompson Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 2601–2623, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-2601-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-2601-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary Great progress has been made in computer modelling and simulation of the whole climate system, including the stratosphere. Since the late 20th century we also gained a much clearer understanding of how the stratosphere interacts with the lower atmosphere. The latest generation of numerical prediction systems now explicitly represents the stratosphere and its interaction with surface climate, and here we review its role in long-range predictions and projections from weeks to decades ahead. Yihang Hu, Wenshou Tian, Jiankai Zhang, Tao Wang, and Mian Xu Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 1575–1600, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-1575-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-1575-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary Antarctic stratospheric wave activities in September have been weakening significantly since the 2000s. Further analysis supports the finding that sea surface temperature (SST) trends over 20° N–70° S lead to the weakening of stratospheric wave activities, while the response of stratospheric wave activities to ozone recovery is weak. Thus, the SST trend should be taken into consideration when exploring the mechanism for the climate transition in the southern hemispheric stratosphere around 2000. Sheena Loeffel, Roland Eichinger, Hella Garny, Thomas Reddmann, Frauke Fritsch, Stefan Versick, Gabriele Stiller, and Florian Haenel Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 1175–1193, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-1175-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-1175-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary SF6-derived trends of stratospheric AoA from observations and model simulations disagree in sign. SF6 experiences chemical degradation, which we explicitly integrate in a global climate model. In our simulations, the AoA trend changes sign when SF6 sinks are considered; thus, the process has the potential to reconcile simulated with observed AoA trends. We show that the positive AoA trend is due to the SF6 sinks themselves and provide a first approach for a correction to account for SF6 loss. Nicholas A. Davis, Patrick Callaghan, Isla R. Simpson, and Simone Tilmes Atmos. Chem. Phys., 22, 197–214, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-197-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-197-2022, 2022 Short summary Short summary Specified dynamics schemes attempt to constrain the atmospheric circulation in a climate model to isolate the role of transport in chemical variability, evaluate model physics, and interpret field campaign observations. We show that the specified dynamics scheme in CESM2 erroneously suppresses convection and induces circulation errors that project onto errors in tracers, even using the most optimal settings. Development of a more sophisticated scheme is necessary for future progress. Cornelia Strube, Peter Preusse, Manfred Ern, and Martin Riese Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 18641–18668, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-18641-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-18641-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary High gravity wave (GW) momentum fluxes in the lower stratospheric southern polar vortex around 60° S are still poorly understood. Few GW sources are found at these latitudes. We present a ray tracing case study on waves resolved in high-resolution global model temperatures southeast of New Zealand. We show that lateral propagation of more than 1000 km takes place below 20 km altitude, and a variety of orographic and non-orographic sources located north of 50° S generate the wave field. Erika Brattich, Hongyu Liu, Bo Zhang, Miguel Ángel Hernández-Ceballos, Jussi Paatero, Darko Sarvan, Vladimir Djurdjevic, Laura Tositti, and Jelena Ajtić Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 17927–17951, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-17927-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-17927-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary In this study we analyse the output of a chemistry and transport model together with observations of different meteorological and compositional variables to demonstrate the link between sudden stratospheric warming and transport of stratospheric air to the surface in the subpolar regions of Europe during the cold season. Our findings have particular implications for atmospheric composition since climate projections indicate more frequent sudden stratospheric warming under a warmer climate. Liang Tang, Sheng-Yang Gu, and Xian-Kang Dou Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 17495–17512, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-17495-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-17495-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary Our study explores the variation in the occurrence date, peak amplitude and wave period for eastward waves and the role of instability, background wind structure and the critical layer in eastward wave propagation and amplification. Marta Abalos, Natalia Calvo, Samuel Benito-Barca, Hella Garny, Steven C. Hardiman, Pu Lin, Martin B. Andrews, Neal Butchart, Rolando Garcia, Clara Orbe, David Saint-Martin, Shingo Watanabe, and Kohei Yoshida Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 13571–13591, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-13571-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-13571-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary The stratospheric Brewer–Dobson circulation (BDC), responsible for transporting mass, tracers and heat globally in the stratosphere, is evaluated in a set of state-of-the-art climate models. The acceleration of the BDC in response to increasing greenhouse gases is most robust in the lower stratosphere. At higher levels, the well-known inconsistency between model and observational BDC trends can be partly reconciled by accounting for limited sampling and large uncertainties in the observations. Zhihong Zhuo, Ingo Kirchner, Stephan Pfahl, and Ulrich Cubasch Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 13425–13442, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-13425-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-13425-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary The impact of volcanic eruptions varies with eruption season and latitude. This study simulated eruptions at different latitudes and in different seasons with a fully coupled climate model. The climate impacts of northern and southern hemispheric eruptions are reversed but are insensitive to eruption season. Results suggest that the regional climate impacts are due to the dynamical response of the climate system to radiative effects of volcanic aerosols and the subsequent regional feedbacks. Min-Jee Kang and Hye-Yeong Chun Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 9839–9857, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-9839-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-9839-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary In winter 2019/20, the westerly quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) phase was disrupted again by easterly winds. It is found that strong Rossby waves from the Southern Hemisphere weaken the jet core in early stages, and strong mixed Rossby–gravity waves reverse the wind in later stages. Inertia–gravity waves and small-scale convective gravity waves also provide negative forcing. These strong waves are attributed to an anomalous wind profile, barotropic instability, and slightly strong convection. Henning Franke, Ulrike Niemeier, and Daniele Visioni Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 8615–8635, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-8615-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-8615-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary Stratospheric aerosol modification (SAM) can alter the quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO). Our simulations with two different models show that the characteristics of the QBO response are primarily determined by the meridional structure of the aerosol-induced heating. Therefore, the QBO response to SAM depends primarily on the location of injection, while injection type and rate act to scale the specific response. Our results have important implications for evaluating adverse side effects of SAM. Mohamadou Diallo, Manfred Ern, and Felix Ploeger Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 7515–7544, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-7515-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-7515-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary Despite good agreement in the spatial structure, there are substantial differences in the strength of the Brewer–Dobson circulation (BDC) and its modulations in the UTLS and upper stratosphere. The tropical upwelling is generally weaker in ERA5 than in ERAI due to weaker planetary and gravity wave breaking in the UTLS. Analysis of the BDC trend shows an acceleration of the BDC of about 1.5 % decade-1 due to the long-term intensification in wave breaking, consistent with climate predictions. Andrew Orr, Hua Lu, Patrick Martineau, Edwin P. Gerber, Gareth J. Marshall, and Thomas J. Bracegirdle Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 7451–7472, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-7451-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-7451-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary Reanalysis datasets combine observations and weather forecast simulations to create our best estimate of the state of the atmosphere and are important for climate monitoring. Differences in the technical details of these products mean that they may give different results. This study therefore examined how changes associated with the so-called Antarctic ozone hole are represented, which is one of the most important climate changes in recent decades, and showed that they were broadly consistent. Tiehan Zhou, Kevin DallaSanta, Larissa Nazarenko, Gavin A. Schmidt, and Zhonghai Jin Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 7395–7407, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-7395-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-7395-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary Stratospheric radiative damping increases with rising CO2. Sensitivity experiments using the one-dimensional mechanistic models of the quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) indicate a shortening of the simulated QBO period due to the enhancing of the radiative damping. This result suggests that increasing radiative damping may play a role in determining the QBO period in a warming climate along with wave momentum flux entering the stratosphere and tropical vertical residual velocity. Simone Dietmüller, Hella Garny, Roland Eichinger, and William T. Ball Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 6811–6837, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-6811-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-6811-2021, 2021 Xiaolu Yan, Paul Konopka, Marius Hauck, Aurélien Podglajen, and Felix Ploeger Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 6627–6645, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-6627-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-6627-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary Inter-hemispheric transport is important for understanding atmospheric tracers because of the asymmetry in emissions between the Southern Hemisphere (SH) and Northern Hemisphere (NH). This study finds that the air masses from the NH extratropics to the atmosphere are about 5 times larger than those from the SH extratropics. The interplay between the Asian summer monsoon and westerly ducts triggers the cross-Equator transport from the NH to the SH in boreal summer and fall. Ioana Ivanciu, Katja Matthes, Sebastian Wahl, Jan Harlaß, and Arne Biastoch Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 5777–5806, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-5777-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-5777-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary The Antarctic ozone hole has driven substantial dynamical changes in the Southern Hemisphere atmosphere over the past decades. This study separates the historical impacts of ozone depletion from those of rising levels of greenhouse gases and investigates how these impacts are captured in two types of climate models: one using interactive atmospheric chemistry and one prescribing the CMIP6 ozone field. The effects of ozone depletion are more pronounced in the model with interactive chemistry. Luis F. Millán, Gloria L. Manney, and Zachary D. Lawrence Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 5355–5376, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-5355-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-5355-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary We assess how consistently reanalyses represent potential vorticity (PV) among each other. PV helps describe dynamical processes in the stratosphere because it acts approximately as a tracer of the movement of air parcels; it is extensively used to identify the location of the tropopause and to identify and characterize the stratospheric polar vortex. Overall, PV from all reanalyses agrees well with the reanalysis ensemble mean. Chaim I. Garfinkel, Ohad Harari, Shlomi Ziskin Ziv, Jian Rao, Olaf Morgenstern, Guang Zeng, Simone Tilmes, Douglas Kinnison, Fiona M. O'Connor, Neal Butchart, Makoto Deushi, Patrick Jöckel, Andrea Pozzer, and Sean Davis Atmos. Chem. Phys., 21, 3725–3740, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-3725-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-3725-2021, 2021 Short summary Short summary Water vapor is the dominant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, and El Niño is the dominant mode of variability in the ocean–atmosphere system. The connection between El Niño and water vapor above ~ 17 km is unclear, with single-model studies reaching a range of conclusions. This study examines this connection in 12 different models. While there are substantial differences among the models, all models appear to capture the fundamental physical processes correctly. Manuel Baumgartner, Ralf Weigel, Allan H. Harvey, Felix Plöger, Ulrich Achatz, and Peter Spichtinger Atmos. Chem. Phys., 20, 15585–15616, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-15585-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-15585-2020, 2020 Short summary Short summary The potential temperature is routinely used in atmospheric science. We review its derivation and suggest a new potential temperature, based on a temperature-dependent parameterization of the dry air's specific heat capacity. Moreover, we compare the new potential temperature to the common one and discuss the differences which become more important at higher altitudes. Finally, we indicate some consequences of using the new potential temperature in typical applications. Edward J. Charlesworth, Ann-Kristin Dugstad, Frauke Fritsch, Patrick Jöckel, and Felix Plöger Atmos. Chem. Phys., 20, 15227–15245, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-15227-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-15227-2020, 2020 Short summary Short summary Modeling the stratosphere requires models with good representations of chemical transport. To do this, nearly all models divide the atmosphere into boxes. This creates some unwanted problems. However, the only other option is to divide the atmosphere into balloons, and this method is very complicated. Here, we use a model which uses this balloon-like method to estimate the impacts of this method on chemical transport. We find significant differences in sensitive regions of the stratosphere. Min-Jee Kang, Hye-Yeong Chun, and Rolando R. Garcia Atmos. Chem. Phys., 20, 14669–14693, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-14669-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-14669-2020, 2020 Short summary Short summary In winter 2015/16, the descent of the westerly quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) jet was interrupted by easterly winds. We find that Rossby–gravity and inertia–gravity waves weaken the jet core in early stages, and small-scale convective gravity waves, as well as horizontal and vertical components of Rossby waves, reverse the wind sign in later stages. The strong negative wave forcing in the tropics results from the enhanced convection, an anomalous wind profile, and barotropic instability. Sabine Haase, Jaika Fricke, Tim Kruschke, Sebastian Wahl, and Katja Matthes Atmos. Chem. Phys., 20, 14043–14061, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-14043-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-14043-2020, 2020 Short summary Short summary Ozone depletion over Antarctica was shown to influence the tropospheric jet in the Southern Hemisphere. We investigate the atmospheric response to ozone depletion comparing climate model ensembles with interactive and prescribed ozone fields. We show that allowing feedbacks between ozone chemistry and model physics as well as including asymmetries in ozone leads to a strengthened ozone depletion signature in the stratosphere but does not significantly affect the tropospheric jet position. Arata Amemiya and Kaoru Sato Atmos. Chem. Phys., 20, 13857–13876, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-13857-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-13857-2020, 2020 Short summary Short summary The spatial pattern of subseasonal variability of the Asian monsoon anticyclone (AMA) is analyzed using long-term reanalysis data, integrating two different views using potential vorticity and the geopotential height anomaly. This study provides a link between two existing description of the Asian monsoon anticyclone, which is important for the understanding of the whole life cycle of its characteristic subseasonal variability pattern. Daniele Minganti, Simon Chabrillat, Yves Christophe, Quentin Errera, Marta Abalos, Maxime Prignon, Douglas E. 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Optical Illusion: Find the odd mouse in the picture in 5 seconds! There is a grid of mouse emojis depicted in the image that was published earlier. Even though there are several mice in the picture, one stands out.What the readers have to do is figure out what that mouse is within five seconds. In this assignment, your ability to observe will be put to the test. The time for you has arrived! When compared to other readers, those who have the strongest visual skills are able to locate the unusual mouse more quickly. Congratulations to those who found the surprise mouse. You have the sharpest vision and meticulousness. Those individuals who are still hunting for the solution can now cease their quest and look at the solution that is provided above. Also See Find 3 differences between the boy going to office pictures in 14 seconds! Swipe up
For what reason is Jenxys Math so popular right now? Jenxys Math Being a revolutionary educational strategy, Jenxys Math is known to engage students by means of interactive activities, hands-on experiences, and visual aids, unlike the conventional teaching methods that only emphasize repeated problem-solving and memorization. It is a fact that Jenxys Math is known to blend traditional mathematical concepts with actual situations and imagination. This method helps the students to solve problems successfully and think critically about streamlining complicated mathematical concepts. For what reason is Jenxys Math important? There is no denying that it is more interactive for the students to learn mathematics at present due to the advent of technology. It is now possible for the students to explore innovative concepts of mathematics hands-on with the help of virtual manipulatives. 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In this case, it will be something like 400 x 6 = 2400, and the number 2400 has to be written down on the subsequent line. Multiply by ones Right now, multiply the number 30 by the ones digit, such as 4. This becomes 30 x 4 = 120 which is to be written down on the second line. Multiply ones by ones Lastly, you need to multiply the original number's (in this case, 8) ones place by the second number's ones place which happens to be 4. In this way, it becomes 8 x 4 = 32. It has to be written down on the third line. It has to be added up Make it a point to add up the numbers that you have written down on every line: 1st line: 2400 2nd line: 120 3rd line: 32 Total: 2552 In this manner, we come to the conclusion that 438 x 64 = 2552! Make sure to try the intriguing Jenxys Math method which will allow you to multiply within a short period. 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It will motivate the students to participate comprehensively while performing well once game design elements such as rewards and challenges as well as friendly competition are employed. Collaborative learning Collaboration happens to be the core of Jenxys Math. It will encourage the students to collaborate with each other on problem-solving assignments which will help to foster communication abilities as well as teamwork. This particular technique has the ability to imitate circumstances in practical life where we make use of different types of skills together to fix complicated issues. Ref Link- https://nationalroyal.com/jenxys-math-and-subway-surfers/ Frequently asked questions Q1. Is it a fact that the Jenxys Math system is appropriate for individuals of all ages? Ans. Absolutely! There is no doubt that this program has been designed for individuals of different age groups ranging from elementary school right up to high school. Q2. 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Lesson Overview This year, Thursday, May 21st will be the official celebration date for "ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY." (It is now observed annually on the 3rd Friday in May.) Why would we need an official day to study the problems of animals who are starting to "disappear" from the Earth? This lesson highlights how HUMANS HAVE CHANGED the fate of animals around the world. By "developing land" for human housing and businesses (which often pollutes or damages forests, jungles, rivers and plains... that are impacted by real estate developments), by NOT STOPPING illegal hunters who are killing certain species above the legal limits set by law, and with industries polluting animals' habitats (especially water animals), humans have had quite a negative impact on animal populations. We humans can even hunt, pollute, or tear down habitats to the point of wiping out certain types of animals entirely...which is called EXTINCTION. But here's the GOOD NEWS! You can learn new ways not to pollute with certain items that injure wild animals. Also, you can investigate the exciting careers that are helping to protect animal species and their habitats. Maybe you'll even be interested in a job that helps the situation! Earth's "web of life" has an important balance that must be kept, for the welfare of ALL living creatures, even humans. Essential Question What careers are available if a student is interested in the "outdoor sciences," that can allow more species to SURVIVE and THRIVE? And also, how can all of us refrain from hurting wild animals, by stopping the habit of littering and other harmful "habitat - trashing" behaviors? Recommended Technology: Other Instructional Materials or Notes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Student chromebook -a notebook -a pencil or pen -Posterboard, any color -art supplies to create projects (markers, crayons, colored inks, glitter, stamps, etc.) -scissors & magazines ( to complete an ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY poster or Rachel Carson project You need to be logged in to see this lesson. Create an account now; it's quick, easy, and free! Log In to View LessonYou need to be logged in to see this lesson. Create an account now; it's quick, easy, and free! Log In to View LessonStandards - AL.PW I can write on general interest, academic, and professional topics. I can write organized paragraphs about events and experiences in various timeframes. - Science and Engineering Practices - 5-6 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the political, social, economic, and environmental challenges faced by the United States during the period from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present. - Earth Science: Changes in Landforms and Oceans - 5.E.3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how natural processes and human activities affect the features of Earth's landforms and oceans. You need to be logged in to see this lesson. Create an account now; it's quick, easy, and free! Log In to View Lesson
7 Days to Success: a Weekly Ritual to Become a Successful Entrepreneur We've often said there is no exact formula for success. While that's true, there are some definite steps you can take to move your business in the right direction. If we could put this into some orderly sequence and create a system to follow every day, wouldn't it be nice? We brainstormed some ideas and here's what we came up with. We're not saying that these seven things are the only things you should do, but if you try one per day for seven days, you might be able to create new habits faster than you think! Sunday: Planning day Rest and plan. When things are quieter, take some time on Sunday afternoon to reflect on what you did the week before. After this, brainstorm some "mini-goals" you'd like to see accomplished in the coming week. Don't try to plan too much at once, just think of the tasks that are the most productive and focus on those primarily. Always "plan in analog" and write them on a yellow legal pad or white paper so you can feel free to mess up and scratch out various ideas without limits. Lastly, "weed your garden" and transfer the best ideas to your "to do" list for the week. Monday: Implement Once you have the main ideas you plan to implement, plan the most important ones into your work week. You can spread the tasks out over the various days of the week or do three or four in one week. Focus on the most productive tasks you think will bring in the most revenue and save the others for when you have more time. Write up to six things on your "to do" list that you think you can achieve for each day. Tuesday: Get up earlier Though I am a night owl myself, I've learned that I can gain much more momentum if I get up earlier in the day and do a couple of important things before the day gets started. This idea has been shared by others in the past in the form of books that recommend that you get five things done before 11am and other similar ideas. We're not saying that you have to do any certain number of tasks before 11. Rather, it just means you can use the early morning hours to achieve as much as possible to jumpstart your day. This technique may make you feel more productive and inspire you to keep working later to achieve even more. "One key to success is to have lunch at the time of day most people have breakfast." – Robert Brault Wednesday: Focus on branding Marketing is one of the most challenging things a business owner has to do to get their brand noticed. Yet, many often miss the mark because branding is more important than marketing. Despite what you might think, they are not the same. Marketing is focusing on products and services. Branding is focusing on your business and how it helps people to reach their personal goals. When you focus on branding, you are working on integrating all of the aspects of your marketing plan into one solid strategy which will place your brand in front of more people through multiple platforms and channels. Thursday: Innovate and create If you are a product-oriented business, Thursday is a good day to focus on innovation. Maybe you have your "creative team meetings" at another time, and that's fine. Nonetheless, spend some time thinking about the innovative side of your business and write down some ideas for your next project. Get inspired and think about what Steve Jobs meant when he told his staff, "We're going to pretend the universe." Friday: Evaluate and revamp It has been said that "a life unexamined is not worth living," but a business that is not measured is not worth having either. Take one day a week to evaluate how you are doing. Look back at your metrics, your ROI, and your sales on Friday and see how it compares to the week before or the month before and think about where you want to be in the next six months or year. "Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality." – Ralph Marston Saturday: Do something fun Yes, even obsessed entrepreneurs need a little downtime. Otherwise, what are you doing this thing called entrepreneurship for? Taking a little time for yourself and doing something you love like painting, birdwatching or photography can renew your mind and spirit and get you ready for a new week. Do anything you enjoy that is helpful for recharging your batteries. Get into meditation or check out the Calm app. It can rejuvenate your mind and spirit leading to your ultimate success. We hope these tips will help you do something each day to move closer to your goals. It's not so important when you do them, as long as you consider these important areas of your business growth and implement, plan, and evaluate as you go. You'll do it, one day at a time! How do you structure your days in order to win the week? Please comment below with some tips! Image courtesy of Twenty20.com The Many Faces of Benjamin Franklin: A Masterclass in Versatile Leadership Versatile leadership involves the ability to adapt communication as per the needs of others. Versatile leadership involves the ability to adapt communication as per the needs of others. It is different from situational leadership where the leaders have to adopt the strategies as per the situation. (more…) 10 Lucrative Buy and Sell Businesses to Start in 2024 The buy-and-sell business model provides opportunities across many niches In the dynamic landscape of 2024, starting a business that capitalizes on buy-and-sell models can be incredibly lucrative. This article explores ten different models that entrepreneurs can consider. These ventures range from real estate flipping to trading in domains and luxury items, providing a broad spectrum of opportunities regardless of your initial capital or interest area. 1. Car Flipping Flipping cars can be a very lucrative business venture for an individual with business acumen, an eye for value, and mechanically adept at cars. It involves buying under-priced cars, restoring, and selling them for a profit. For deeper insights and opportunities in this market, refer to sca.auction. 2. 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Domain Flipping If you have the skill to predict catchy phrases or business names that would be popular in the future, then buying and selling domain names would be a very profitable business. Register prices are available to purchase domains, which later can be sold at high prices to interested parties or businesses that wish to get an early online identity. 5. Luxury Items One of the most promising buy-and-sell businesses is the luxury market, and what makes it very attractive is its less sensitivity towards economic downturns. Some of the common items in the luxury market include high-end watches, jewelry, and art, rare cars, all with high yields. Most times, items do appreciate, especially when they are limited editions. 6. Sports Memorabilia While the sports memorabilia trading business can at times seem lucrative, especially when one focuses on big personae or big events, authenticity and rarity can definitely help items fetch top dollar. Provenance and limited supply both go towards inflating their values. 7. Sneaker Reselling In recent years, the sneaker resale market has exploded, fueled by a commodity of scarce releases and athletic brand collaborations with a list of celebrities. Today, with operations such as StockX and GOAT, it's really that easy to break into the worldwide market. It's pretty easy to find your buyers and make a very good profit if you're targeting the right trend and releases. 8. Book Flipping Flipping rare and first editions can become a really meaningful, and yes, one more profitable, business for a book lover. Sometimes the signed ones, rare manuscripts, or those early editions of famous novels could sell for thousands of dollars, usually done by collectors or academic institutions. 9. Furniture Upcycling Upcycling furniture consists of restoring and using second-hand furniture to sell it at a higher price. For the environmentally aware consumer, this business model has great appeal. It could be pretty profitable if done with good taste and talent in design and restoration. 10. Electronics Flipping Smartphones, tablets, and laptops resell at values significantly high; hence, business ensues. Buy, refurbish, and sell in better condition to appeal to budget-minded consumers looking for technology at more affordable price points. Overall, The buy-and-sell business model provides opportunities across many niches. Be it real estate flipping or vintage item upcycling, you can succeed in both models with market understanding and trend application. That, with careful planning and strategic investment, will throw huge financial returns for these business models in 2024. How Your Business Can Outmaneuver Your Competitors by 85% Did you know that companies that master big data can outmaneuver competitors by 85% in sales Did you know that companies that master big data can outmaneuver competitors by 85% in sales and more than 25% in gross margins? Sounds inspiring, right? 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Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Meningitis in Neonates ( Streptococcus Agalactiae)1/14/2024 Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Meningitis in Neonates ( Streptococcus Agalactiae) Streptococcus agalactiae: 11 serotypes based on polysaccharide capsule, beta-hemolytic, catalase negative, Lancefield group B, Gram-positive coccus. Thirty percent of pregnant women have S agalactiae, which colonizes the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Early-onset neonatal illness develops as a result of transmission to newborns, either during pregnancy or during delivery. After birth, late-onset neonatal diseases are passed from person to person. Group B streptococcus is another name for clinical S agalactiae (GBS). It results in illness in both adults and newborns. There are two categories of neonatal disease: early-onset and late-onset. Early-onset illness, which includes pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis with a high death rate and neurological aftereffects, is observed in babies younger than one week of age. Late-onset illness occurs in newborns 1 week to 3 months of age and appears as bacteremia and meningitis. Adult illnesses include skin, joint, and soft tissue infections in immunocompromised people, bacteremia, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections in expectant mothers. For colonization, the antiphagocytic polysaccharide capsule is essential. Babies don't have the particular antibodies required for opsonization. The inflammatory reaction of the host leads to pathogenesis. A blood or CSF culture will reveal gram-positive, bacitracin-resistant, beta-hemolytic, catalase-negative bacteria. Diagnosis cocci. There are several antibody-based assays, such latex agglutination, that can be used to quickly identify antigens. Combination therapy with either penicillin or vancomycin together with an aminoglycoside antibiotic is utilized for treatment. Antibiotic prophylaxis in high-risk pregnancies during labor and screening pregnant women for vaginal colonization in the third trimester are examples of prevention. Premature birth, protracted membrane rupture, and vaginal colonization are risk factors. Leave a Reply. \| Kembara XtraFacts about medicine and its subtopic such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology and surgery. Categories
- horsepower a) A non-metric unit of power (symbol hp) with various definitions, for different applications. The most common of them is probably the mechanical horsepower, approximately equal to 745.7 watts. political horsepower b) A metric horsepower (symbol often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts. Wikipedia foundation.
Aku terlahir tanpa pelukan Rimbun sampah pinggir jalan Tangis membabi buta Mencari peraduan Terbujur kaku Tubuhmu tak ada di sampingku Meleleh mata membasahi jiwa Sisa luka untuk anakmu Aku bermunajat di siang malam Agar kau pulang Ketuk denyut jantungnya Gerak langkah kakinya Tuk surga yang kurindu Cast Away I was born without embrace Amidst the roadside trash Blind tears Seeking solace Lying stiff Your body not by my side Tears melting the soul Remnants of pain for your child I pray day and night For your return The beat of your heart The steps of your journey For the heaven I long for Stella's poem, "Terbuang," was published in 2019. It describes a daughter's longing for her mother. Along with other poems in the book Terbuang Tetap Sayang (Wasted But Still Loved), she expresses her life experiences. Readers of her poems can gain insight into Stella's life. Three years later, she published her second book, Sajak Sehat (Healthy Poems). Birth and Growing Up Stella Rosita Anggraini was born in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia, twenty-nine years ago, as the only child of Mustianah and Sugiono. She was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a well-known congenital condition also referred to as Brittle Bone Disorder that causes bones to become soft, fragile and fracture easily. Stella's parents divorced after she was born. Her mother had difficulty accepting her daughter's medical condition. Since then, Stella lived with her grandparents and father. Though physically disabled, her father worked as a parking attendant at a clothing store in Jombang. Although she did not grow up with a mother's love, Stella received a lot of love and support from her grandparents. Their experience in raising her physically disabled father made them adept at caring for Stella with utmost attention. Under their protection, Stella blossomed into a cheerful girl. In her early years, before having a wheelchair, Stella was often carried by her uncle or father. Even when she entered primary school, Stella would be brought to school by her uncle on a bicycle or her father in his wheelchair. The love she received from her grandparents taught her not to harbor hatred towards her mother as shown in her heartfelt book Terbuang Tetap Sayang. Like many disabled children, Stella faced pressure and intimidation from her classmates. However, she handled the situation patiently. Her patience not only influenced her friends' behavior, but also garnered support for her at school. Not having a wheelchair, the teacher would call her grandfather to come and assist her in using the toilet. Though facing various obstacles, Stella also received a lot of support that helped her to persevere and navigate her school days. Stella showed strength and determination. Stella's love for books and reading, especially about fairytales, started to grow from childhood. After her grandparents passed away, Stella lived with Uncle Sugianto, Aunt Suliyati and their children. Her cousins introduced her to the culture of reading. She received books for her birthdays and each time she entered a higher year in school, which made her happy. The stories of Malin Kundang, Cinderella, and poems by Chairil Anwar were her favorites. Reading helped Stella overcome many obstacles and strengthened her in pursuing her dream of becoming an author. After finishing primary school in 2006, Stella continued her studies at the Public Middle School 3 Jombang. Although initially rejected by the teachers, a disability activist named Bahrul Fuad or Cak Fu helped Stella get accepted in the school and continued her studies there. Additionally, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid, gave her a wheelchair. At school, Stella faced different reactions from her teachers and classmates. But the solidarity and support from her friends strengthened her in facing obstacles in school. In the second grade of middle school, the teacher organized a system in class that enabled the students to support Stella. This demonstrated the school's commitment to creating an inclusive environment for students with disabilities, like Stella. As a teenager, Stella's love for books, including short stories, poems, and school books continued to grow. Unfortunately, she was unable to continue her studies in senior secondary school due to distance and tuition fees. In 2016, Stella received training from the Bina Daksa Rehabilitation Center in Pasuruan, East Java, where she learned various skills over the course of two years. Despite not attending senior secondary school, her interest in reading remained strong. She enjoyed reading books borrowed from her friend at the Rehabilitation Center, Uswa. Poetry Reading and Writing In a competition among rehabilitation centers held in August 2016, Stella participated in the poetry reading category as a representative of her center. After that, she frequently read poetry at various events, including the 2016 Governor's event in Jombang. It was a playful experience for her. She never forgot to practice and prepare well before her performances. As a result, she was able to showcase her best during the poetry readings. Two years later, she had the opportunity to enhance her poetry writing skills through "Ayo Inklusif," a training program for youth with disabilities to help improve their employment opportunities. Stella started writing her own poems under the guidance of her mentor. Terbuang Tetap Sayang was the result of her one-month writing training in "Ayo Inklusif." "Writing poetry is the simplest thing I can do in a month-long training" Stella said. "Writing is healing. Through my writing, I want every woman with disabilities like me to not feel alone. I want them to know that there are many people who feel the same way - the same sadness, the same depression - and they are not alone in facing it," she explained during a phone call. "Besides being a therapy, writing is also a medium for self-reflection. Writing is a catharsis between me and the feelings I cannot express," she continued. Writing was Stella's way of unravelling her thoughts and feelings. She chose writing instead of talking to someone who would pretend to be a good listener. She looks forward to the day when she can speak to others about herself with freedom and without fear. Poems and Disability Activism The poems of Stella express her wounds, restlessness, and a spirit of resistance against the stigma of disabilities, as in the poem titled "Wheel:" This war is cruel Striding amidst chaos Day and night it keeps turning Wheel amidst uncertainty Probing the noisy heart Familiar tones in the ears Can you, with your wheel Navigate through life This slap Touches me deeply Just smile And prove. In her second book, her poems begin to reflect Stella's increasingly mature fight against the stigma of disabilities. Ekawati Liu, an Indonesian Deaf activist, once said, "Many people with disabilities experience wounds throughout their entire lives. They realize that being born with a different physical condition has effects such as excessive sympathy, negative labeling, discriminatory behavior, and often unfulfilled rights." The wounds of people with disabilities do not heal quickly, and the healing process requires patience and perseverance. Every person with a disability should work on healing their wounds one by one until they feel whole, independent, and brave enough to face reality. Through her poems, Stella demonstrates her ability to self-reflect and develop the strength to combat ableist practices and support destigmatization. Her goal is to provide herself and others with disabilities with an opportunity to achieve independence and harness their capabilities for the greater good. Regarding life without stigma, Stella describes it as: running fast not being afraid of falling. Life with stigma, on the other hand: life is like masquerade Every eye sees. Stella's mindset guides her, the world is not a curse inability to give birth manipulation of moral refinement. These words express her opposition to mystical and moral-based thinking about the lives of people with disabilities. In the poem titled "Merakit," Stella has a stanza that implies a movement supporting people with disabilities: to build dreams on a blank white paper versified by the servants of the soul. "Servants of the soul" refers to people who act based on their conscience, a conscience closely related to a dimension of humanity. Here, Stella became part of the people, who served in the name of humanity's conscience. Stella comprehends the complicated discourse that arose from oppression of people by others who become oppressors. This discourse views people with disabilities as sinful, sick or pitiful.[1] This is evident in her poetry, her contribution to a movement supporting people with disabilities. Stella and her Learn Sign Language community, Freedom House (Rumah Merdeka), 2022. In 2019, after publishing her first poetry book, Stella, along with her friends, established the Jombang Disability Volunteer Class. She later joined an education program for disability activists at GRADIASI school and became involved in the disability movement in Indonesia. Through interactions with disability activists and writers, Stella deepened her understanding of ableism and ableist attitudes. Discussion of book Thrown Away but Still Loved at SMP Junior High School of Muhammadiyah Boarding School, Jombang, 2022. Stella in the launching of her second book of poems, Jombang City Square, 2024. Stella is currently completing her bachelor's thesis at the University of Darul 'Ulum Jombang. Her research focuses on the relationship between family support and psychological well-being of people with disabilities. This research is significant for Stella as it aligns with her advocacy of fighting for the rights of children with disabilities, and emphasizing the importance of family and societal support. Ishak Salim and Zakia are book lovers and authors. They love writing as much as reading poems. They belong to Media Ekspedisi Difabel. For further information, please contact: Media Ekspedisi Difabel, ph Ishak: +628124106722, Zakia: +6289523085444, https://ekspedisidifabel.wordpress.com/, e-mails: firstname.lastname@example.com & email@example.com. [1] The discourse includes mystical, medical, and moral perspectives. Mystic-based societal perspective views disabilities as supernatural conditions linked to past sins, God's test, or karma. Medical-based societal perspective often perceives a person with disabilities as sick, needing rehabilitation and cure. Moral-based perspective regards people with disabilities as deserving pity, continuous assistance, and so forth.
All about women's tie The tie has long ceased to be a purely male accessory. After all, once women tied them to their men, and now they wear them themselves. The first thing to know about ties is that men's ties are different from women's. The latter are slightly shorter than their counterparts. And, of course, decor is allowed for women's ties - embroidery, beads, stones, etc. Women's tie can be with an inconspicuous clasp, which allows you to easily fasten the accessory around your neck. But if you prefer classic products, then learning how to tie them is not difficult. There are many ways and almost all resemble a sea knot. On the Internet, you can learn a lot of video lessons related to this craft. When choosing a tie, pay attention to the quality of the product, because this accessory attracts a lot of attention. Cheap synthetics will look tasteless. Opt for cotton, silk or viscose fabrics. Choose a color that will match your wardrobe (mentally think about what you will wear a tie with). Now there is a very large selection of ties: it can be plain or with a pattern, pattern. If you are the owner of a large chest or a massive upper body, then give up a wide tie - it will visually make you wider. Women's tie is considered an element of business style, but in fact, you can go overboard and experiment. For example, wear a cotton tie with jeans, a shirt and a cardigan. This casual look with a tie will add variety to your everyday style. If you want to look sexy, you can wear a tie on your naked body under a jacket or vest, but this option is for brave ladies. There are also many ideas for creating a look in the style of preppy (students of an expensive private school). You can combine a tie with a shirt worn underneath with a V-neck jumper, a plaid skirt and knee-high boots. In addition to all sorts of options, it is best to combine a women's tie with a business suit - a trouser or a pencil skirt. This is the most appropriate option. A tie is a very unusual accessory and by wearing it, you will definitely attract attention to yourself, so the main thing is to choose it correctly and be able to combine it with clothes.
To explore how people perceive different advice for rotator cuff disease in terms of words/feelings evoked by the advice and treatment needs. We performed a content analysis of qualitative data collected in a randomised experiment. 2028 people with shoulder pain read a vignette describing someone with rotator cuff disease and were randomised to: bursitis label plus guideline-based advice, bursitis label plus treatment recommendation, rotator cuff tear label plus guideline-based advice and rotator cuff tear label plus treatment recommendation. Guideline-based advice included encouragement to stay active and positive prognostic information. Treatment recommendation emphasised that treatment is needed for recovery. Primary and secondary outcomes: Participants answered questions about: (1) words/feelings evoked by the advice; (2) treatments they feel are needed. Two researchers developed coding frameworks to analyse responses. 1981 (97% of 2039 randomised) responses for each question were analysed. Guideline-based advice (vs treatment recommendation) more often elicited words/feelings of reassurance, having a minor issue, trust in expertise and feeling dismissed, and treatment needs of rest, activity modification, medication, wait and see, exercise and normal movements. Treatment recommendation (vs guideline-based advice) more often elicited words/feelings of needing treatment/investigation, psychological distress and having a serious issue, and treatment needs of injections, surgery, investigations, and to see a doctor. Words/feelings evoked by advice for rotator cuff disease and perceived treatment needs may explain why guideline-based advice reduces perceived need for unnecessary care compared to a treatment recommendation. Original language \| English \| Article number \| e069779 \| Pages (from-to) \| 1-10 \| Number of pages \| 10 \| Journal \| BMJ Open \| Volume \| 13 \| Issue number \| 5 \| DOIs \| \| Publication status \| Published - 5 May 2023 \| Externally published \| Yes \|
Last week, I travelled to Bratislava, Slovakia, for the European Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) annual safety conference; this year gathering under the theme of 'New Technologies and New Business Models: Meeting expectations'. Held in Bratislava to coincide with Slovakia currently holding the 6 month rotating presidency of the Council of the EU, the conference was attended by a wide range of people from across Europe, and across industry, regulators and other interested observers. The two day event was well attended by over 200 people, from 32 countries and over 130 organisations, and discussions in and around the conference agenda focused primarily on how innovations in the aviation industry are set to pose both an enormous challenge and opportunity to improving aviation safety across Europe. My 5 key takeaways from the 2 conference are below: 1. Safety regulations must be an enabler of innovation: EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky kicked off the conference with a clear message to delegates – 'more safety can sometimes be a barrier to safety'. He emphasised how real and tangible ways to improve safety across Europe would only be found if new technology is embraced at an early stage, and that safety regulation and regulatory processes are constantly re-visited. Whilst he acknowledged this would be a challenge for regulators, he stated that only by adapting to a performance based approach can EASA maximise its safety responsibilities in the future. 2. Great innovations can create a market, but clear business models are a must: A key note speech by Jeffrey 'Jam' McGuire, an open source and innovation evangelist, energised the conference with his presentation on how to make good of innovation. 'Jam' took the conference through examples of various business models from disruptor companies (e.g. Amazon, Uber etc) and outlined why they are successful, and emphasised how 'technology itself does not a business model make'. Linking into the Aviation safety theme, he outlined that in order to make the most of innovation, 'you need to have a clear understanding of why you are innovating, how your innovation can be implemented and what steps you need to make to achieve success…completing the golden circle'. 3. The lesson for Aerospace manufactures? Test, test and test again!: A presentation from Safran outlined just how long it can take to get a new product to market. The CFM LEAP engine took 10 years of development, even before the certification process began. The creation of a test pyramid strategy enabled a step by step approach to be followed: with 5,000 tests at the start of the process, finally whittled down to an end goal of 2 full scale engine tests in order to achieve certification. This pyramid approach was mirrored by Rolls-Royce, who outlined how in order to introduce 3D printed parts successfully , a 'licence to operate' strategy was devised. This enabled the company to scale up production effectively. Both companies agreed that engagement with the regulator at an early stage was key to the market success of these innovations. 4. New businesses are engaging with Aviation safety regulations for the first time: Day 2 included a panel session on how new businesses were challenging legacy concepts, and included US camera manufacturer GoPro. With the development of a new drone, GoPro outlined how they had entered the world of aviation regulation for the first time, but were keen to establish a responsible relationship with the regulator from the start. This meant understanding and respecting the responsibilities it had as a new user of airspace, but also making it clear to regulators the barriers it sees to effective implementation of its product. This came across as an increasing trend in aviation (in terms of both new manufacturers and new service providers entering the aviation environment), as new companies look to offer solutions and showcase how they can 'break' the safety rules in order to improve the rules. 5. Trust is key to utilising big data in Aviation safety: The final panel of the conference focused on how the sector could utilise big data to its advantage and improve aviation safety. The panel agreed that aviation was already seen as an experienced industry in gathering and reporting data, and therefore was a mature sector with a 'just culture' approach when it came to sharing information. However, the key theme that emerged was the need to establish more and more trust between industry, regulators and new entrants in order to share even more data, especially data in its rawest form. Opening up the sector for new businesses to interact and analyse safety data to spot trends or patterns which may help improve safety, was seen as a potentially game-changing if not challenging, way forward. (Bonus observation): Attending the conference also gave me time to discuss with a wide range of European aviation stakeholders, the issue of the UK's relationship with EASA following the EU referendum vote back in June. The general feedback I received from those delegates I spoke to was to highlight the positive aspects of the UK's membership of EASA, and the level of expertise and influence the UK has in rulemaking and within technical working groups. Many remained hopeful that the UK could remain an integral part of the safety regulatory environment in Europe, not only in order to tackle to challenges around new technology which the conference had convened to discuss, but also in order to maintain the overall competitiveness of European industry itself.
Skimmers operating in waves often recover a large amount of water, both in the form of water-in-oil emulsions and free water. Recovered water dramatically reduces the temporary storage capacity available for oily fluids offshore. The addition of chemical emulsion breakers to the recovery system has been shown to increase the amount of water that can be quickly decanted when recovering emulsions. A significant potential impediment to the application of emulsion breakers to extend temporary storage capacity is the ultimate fate of the emulsion breaking chemical(s). If they end up in the separated water, they will be discharged into the marine environment when the water is decanted. The objective of this study was to research the partitioning of emulsion breakers injected into an oil spill recovery system at both lab-scale and mid-scale, at Ohmsett. The experiments were designed to simulate the conditions in an offshore oil spill recovery operation. The ability of emulsion breaker addition to reduce water contents of the recovered fluid and the effects of demulsifier addition of the oil content of decanted water were also assessed. The formation of micelles by the surfactants in the water at high concentrations and the resulting limitations of the analytical technique used to measure high concentrations of the demulsifiers in the decanted water make definitive, quantitative conclusions about the partitioning of the demulsifier between oily and water phases impossible. The following general conclusions could be made: A large fraction of the demulsifier injected into the recovered fluid stream appears to end up in the decanted water. The concentrations of demulsifier in the decanted water are well in excess of 100 ppm and could be as high as 1000's of ppm. The use of a demulsifier injected into a recovery system, combined with decanting, substantially reduced the volume of water in temporary storage tanks and the water content of emulsions for disposal/recycling. The efficacy of the demulsifier was a strong function of free water content: if the free water content exceeded approximately 55%, the effect of the surfactant was substantially reduced. The degree of emulsion breaking increased with increasing mixing energy applied to the fluid. Increasing the flow rate (and hence turbulence level) and increasing the length of the flow path both resulted in increased emulsion breaking. Primary break occurred in only a few minutes: the application of demulsifier did not appear to affect the time required compared to previous tests without demulsifiers. The results indicated that the use of a demulsifier increased oil droplet concentrations in the decanted water by approximately a factor of two compared to similar tests without demulsifier. Author notes 1 The opinions, conclusions, and recommendations contained in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the U.S. Minerals Management Service. The mention of a trade name or any commercial product in this report does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation for use by the U.S. Minerals Management Service.
Home Page Comparison: Humans Vs. Chimpanzees Comparison: Humans Vs. Chimpanzees 481 Words 2 Pages For this last part I'm going to compare and contrast humans and ape, specifically chimpanzees. Humans and Chimps have many differences, lets start with communication. Humans communicate with other humans through speech. We human learn words since we are babies and as we get older we develop a vast vocabulary. We are able to form sentences and we can even learn multiple languages. Chimpanzees communicate through sound; those sounds are different vocal calls. When they are in danger, or someone is invading their territory, or if they find food, they can make a hoot or even a grunt. Humans can communicate with feeling, we can put our emotions to what we are saying. When we talk words come out of our mouth and sounds only come out of the chimpanzees …show more content… We also have more space in our surface which gives us the ability to function better. Another difference is the intelligence between humans and chimpanzees. Our brain sizes are one the difference, with humans having a about twice the size than the brain chimps have. We have a much higher capability to memorize things than chimps do. We also have the ability to compare things unlike chimps. The human skull is protected; it is also supported right above the vertebral column. The chimp's skull is ahead of the vertebral column. Behavior is another difference between the chimpanzees and us. We do live in social groups but it we do not need them in order to stay alive. Chimpanzees need to live in social groups to unite when an enemy steps in their territory. They also need those groups to find food. We don't, we can get a job and buy our own food, without the need of a group. Humans and chimpanzees do not only have differences but they also have similarities. An example is that chimpanzees can be taught words like, water, cat, and apple. In class we were shown a video that demonstrates a chimpanzee learn all of Show More More about Comparison: Humans Vs. Chimpanzees Popular Essays Transitioning Veterans American Colonies Dbq Kohlberg's Lord Of The Flies Moral Development Essay Valued Diversity In Canada The American Dream In The Great Gatsby Case Study: Canadian Tire Open Document
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Applying Git's pickaxe option across multiple lines of YAML using textconv For this post, I wanted to talk about a trick I came up a few years ago with to apply Git's pickaxe option in a situation where the change I was interested in wasn't contained in a single line. I'm hoping that readers of this post take away not only the trick itself, but also a perspective on how we can leverage Git's flexibility to create even more powerful tools for searching history! For those of you unfamiliar with it, git log -S , commonly known as the "pickaxe option", is a handy tool for searching Git history - it allows you to detect when a change was introduced (as opposed to git blame , which tells you the last commit to touch a line). It's very powerful, but it's fundamentally line-based, and doesn't have a notion of the structure of the files within a repository, which is important with formats like YAML. If you're curious why I wanted to do this, read on through the "Background" section; otherwise, feel free to skip ahead to my exploration of Git's diff machinery in Getting Git to run a custom diff for YAML files, or to the solution I found in the Summary. Background - Why Would You Want To Do This? A few years ago, we were in the process of upgrading our Kubernetes clusters at work to Kubernetes 1.20, and while looking through the release notes, we found an interesting bug fix: A bug was fixed in kubelet where exec probe timeouts were not respected. This may result in unexpected behavior since the default timeout (if not specified) is 1s which may be too small for some exec probes. We didn't have a ton of workloads using exec probes, so as part of the upgrade process, we checked the handful of pods with containers using an exec probe without an explicit timeout. But I was also interested in exec probes that did have an explicit timeout, and discovering the reason they were introduced so I could judge whether or not the timeout might be problematic after we deployed the fixed version of Kubernetes. Now, finding that information out for resources currently in the cluster is easy - it's just a kubectl away - but that might miss things like pod templates in deployments with replicas: 0 , which would come as a nasty shock if developers re-enabled that deployment (not to mention it could happen far into the future, leading to serious potential confusion as the knowledge of the bug fix fades from memory). But more importantly, it doesn't really tell us the why behind the choice of timeout - so I wanted to do this as a search through Git history. Now, you might be thinking that I could have used git blame - but that can run into issues where a commit is just changing formatting, or making a non-semantic change. However, more importantly, git blame tells us the commit that most recently changed a line - my goal is to find the commit that first introduced the line with timeoutSeconds As you might expect from the title of this post, the next Git feature we could look at for this task is git log -S (AKA the pickaxe). This does get us closer - but consider what an exec probe looks like in YAML: - "true" timeoutSeconds: 5 Because it's spread out across several lines, just doing a git log -S timeoutSeconds might give us some false positives, such as probes not of type exec (which we have a lot more of), and it would be a lot of work to separate the signal from the noise there. We could probably get away with writing some code to comb through the git log -S timeoutSeconds results and discard any matches that aren't liveness probes of type exec - but can we instead convince the pickaxe feature to be "multi-line" aware, or otherwise aware of YAML's structure, to achieve our goal? Getting Git to run a custom diff for YAML files Git's diff machinery provides a number of ways to configure it to account for all of the various types of files you can store in a version control system - since pickaxe uses Git's diff machinery at its core, I wondered if I could somehow leverage one of these features to accomplish my goal. The first feature I investigated was Git's custom diff drivers, which allows you to define a custom program to run to generate diffs for certain files. I don't know exactly how such a program would interact with git log -S , but first I needed to verify that it would even use a custom diff driver. So I used one of my favorite techniques in programming: I told Git to use a program that would deliberately blow up by specifying false as a diff driver via .git/config [diff "execprobes"] command = false ...and .gitattributes .yaml diff=execprobes Next, I ran a few commands to see if things failed: git show did not call our diff drivergit diff did- Most importantly, and sadly, git log -S did not 😞 So, back to the drawing board! I took a look around gitattributes(5) some more, and came across textconv . Now, I'd encountered this option before - a few years ago, feeling unsatisified with the performance of git log -S on our monorepo at work, I wrote a tool called git-ftl (for "faster than log"). I've since stopped using it since peformance improvements in Git have made it unnecessary, but I remember at the time that one of the drawbacks of git-ftl was that it did not respect textconv . Well, if that's a drawback in comparison to git log -S , that implies that git log -S respects textconv - I tested this out, and sure enough, it does! The only difference was instead of putting this into .git/config [diff "execprobes"] command = false ...I put this in: [diff "execprobes"] textconv = false So now, instead of writing a program to surface diffs in such a way that empowers git log -S to find our special occurrences of timeoutSeconds within YAML files, I needed to write a program to convert YAML to some representation that native diffing algorithms could use to pick those special occurrences out of. Generating text for flattened probes Ok, now that we know how to generate custom text for Git diff to work with, we need to figure out what text to generate. It doesn't really matter, as long as we're able to pick out instances of timeoutSeconds for exec-type probes, so what I did was just look through YAML files for all of the different probe types that have an exec field, and print a flattened JSON representation for those probes. An example of that in action is changing this: apiVersion: apps/v1 kind: Deployment name: starts-with-probes replicas: 1 app.kubernetes.io/name: start-with-probes app.kubernetes.io/name: start-with-probes - name: main image: 'busybox:latest' - 'sleep' - '999m' - 'true' timeoutSeconds: 2 ...into this: I wrote a little script using yq to convert the YAML to JSON, and jq to extract the probes can do a lot of what jq can, but in this case its dialect of jq's language wasn't up to the task 😞 can do a lot of what jq can, but in this case its dialect of jq's language wasn't up to the task 😞, and now all we need to do is change the diff driver textconv option from false to sh flatten-exec-probes.sh , and we're in business! I made a little example repository; here are the results: $ git log -S timeoutSeconds commit a134ad2 Author: Rob Hoelz <firstname.lastname@example.com> Date: Sat May 4 19:44:54 2024 -0500 Add example that always has probes commit 0acbfda Author: Rob Hoelz <firstname.lastname@example.com> Date: Sat May 4 19:44:20 2024 -0500 Add exec probe to example (If you try this yourself, don't forget to git config diff.execprobes.textconv 'sh flatten-exec-probes.sh' to tell Git about our execprobes If you look at the commits in that repository, you'll see that other files that have non-exec probes using timeoutSeconds aren't picked up, just like we'd hoped! What's more, you can use -G to look for changes to exec probes: $ git log -G timeoutSeconds commit 9ec0fcf Author: Rob Hoelz <email@example.com> Date: Mon May 6 09:13:42 2024 -0500 Bump exec probe timeout to 3 seconds commit a134ad2 Author: Rob Hoelz <email@example.com> Date: Sat May 4 19:44:54 2024 -0500 Add example that always has probes commit 0acbfda Author: Rob Hoelz <email@example.com> Date: Sat May 4 19:44:20 2024 -0500 Add exec probe to example To get git log -S to work in a multi-line fashion: - Create a program to convert files in your target type to something that diff can work with on a line-by-line basis - Define a custom text converter via git config diff.<convertor_name>.textconv = <convertor_program> - Tell Git to use that custom convertor via :.<file_extension> diff=<convertor_name> All of the .git/config management makes this technique a bit unwieldy, but it is pretty powerful - I was able to answer my question from our Git repository's history in a few minutes. This feels like a pretty niche use-case, but I think this technique could be adapted for other things as well - to compensate for things like formatting, or other non-semantic changes. I could also imagine using it for things like discovering when links to certain pages entered into my personal wiki. Hopefully this gives you ideas for different ways to make use of your own Git histories; if you find an interesting use case, please let me know! Published on 2024-05-06
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Cleanipedia recommends these types of sponges for their effectiveness in removing even the toughest grime from stove burners. Keeping your electric stove burners clean not only improves the appearance of your kitchen but also enhances its functionality by ensuring efficient heat distribution during cooking. If you're struggling to keep your home clean, there are plenty of cleaning services in Bristol that can help. From regular house cleaning to deep cleaning and end-of-tenancy cleaning, there's a service to suit every need and budget. While keeping your home clean is important, it's worth noting that there are some negative aspects to consider. For example, some cleaning products can be harmful to the environment and your health. Cleaning can be a laborious and exhausting task, particularly if you have a big house or an occupied timetable. It's important to strike a balance between keeping your home clean and taking care of yourself. This section provides tips for cleaning electric stove burners, including using rubbing alcohol or hot water and dish detergent. It also recommends using melamine sponges for effective scrubbing. While keeping a clean home is important, it's worth considering the negative aspects such as harmful cleaning products and the time-consuming nature of cleaning. There are various cleaning services available in Bristol to help with this task. When it comes to home cleaning, there are a number of unconventional household items that can surprisingly do the job. One such item is vodka. Yes, you read that right. Vodka isn't just for cocktails; it's also an excellent cleaner. Vodka has been known to combat mildew on bathroom tiles effectively. Spray the area with vodka and wait 10 minutes before wiping it off for a bacteria-free, eco-friendly cleaning solution. The alcohol in the vodka helps to kill off any bacteria or mould present, leaving your tiles looking as good as new. This technique is not only efficient but also eco-friendly compared to many commercial cleaners available in the market which often contain harsh chemicals. It's always great when we can find alternative uses for things we already have at home. Besides vodka, other unconventional household items like vinegar and baking soda have long been hailed as natural cleaning solutions due to their antibacterial properties and ability to cut through grime respectively. Incorporating these unexpected heroes into your regular cleaning routine could potentially save you time and money while reducing your exposure to harmful substances commonly found in traditional cleaning products. Vodka is a natural disinfectant due to its high alcohol content. It can kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces, making it an effective cleaner for your home. Plus, it's odourless, so you won't have to worry about any lingering smells after cleaning. Vinegar is a natural acid that can dissolve dirt, grime, and mineral deposits. It's also a natural deodoriser, making it a great choice for cleaning surfaces like kitchen counters and floors. Plus, it's safe to use on most surfaces, including wood and tile. Baking soda is a versatile cleaning agent that can be used for a variety of tasks around the home. It's a natural abrasive that can help remove stains and grime from surfaces like sinks and bathtubs. Plus, it's non-toxic and safe to use around children and pets. Next time you're in a jam and require to clean your residence, contemplate employing one of these out-of-the-ordinary household items. Not only are they effective, but they're also eco-friendly and affordable. Who knew that vodka, vinegar, and baking soda could be such powerful cleaning agents? Unconventional household items like vodka, vinegar and baking soda can be used as natural cleaning solutions due to their antibacterial properties and ability to cut through grime. These items are not only efficient but also eco-friendly compared to many commercial cleaners available in the market which often contain harsh chemicals. Incorporating these unexpected heroes into your regular cleaning routine could potentially save you time and money while reducing your exposure to harmful substances commonly found in traditional cleaning products. In this digital era, computers and other electronic devices have become integral parts of modern households. Hence, they require periodic maintenance to ensure their longevity and optimal performance. An old pillowcase can be a handy tool for cleaning your computer fan. Simply wrap it around the fan blade and give it a good shake. This method will dislodge any accumulated debris effectively without causing damage to the delicate components. For more detailed instructions on how to clean your computer fan, check out this guide. Keyboards are notorious for trapping dust particles between keys over time. To tackle this issue, flip them upside down and gently tap to get rid of these pesky particles. If you need further guidance on maintaining your keyboard's cleanliness, here is an informative article that could help. Maintaining electronic devices properly not only boosts their performance but also increases their longevity, thereby helping you save in the long run. So don't overlook these simple yet effective tips when carrying out your routine housekeeping tasks. When it comes to maintaining a clean and tidy home, the secret lies in creating momentum. This involves making housekeeping tasks a team effort, involving all family members and delegating tasks accordingly. By distributing the burden of housework among everyone in the family, it prevents any one individual from shouldering all of it. Turning chores into fun activities can add an element of joy to what could otherwise be seen as a monotonous routine. For instance, you could create cleaning games or reward systems for your children when they complete their assigned tasks. Focusing on details is also key – paying attention to those little corners that often get overlooked during regular cleaning sessions will make your living space truly delightful to reside in. Remember, good housekeeping isn't just about cleanliness but also about creating a comfortable and inviting environment for everyone who lives there. Creating a clean and tidy home doesn't have to be a daunting task. By involving the whole family and making it fun, you can create momentum and turn it into a habit. So, get everyone involved and start cleaning. Regular decluttering, frequent dusting of furniture and handrails, proper maintenance of kitchen appliances, and disinfecting high contact areas are some effective ways to keep your house clean. Using unconventional household items like vinegar can also be helpful. Always start cleaning from top-to-bottom and left-to-right across a room to prevent dirt particles from falling on already cleaned surfaces and to maintain momentum in your cleaning routine. Microfibre cloths, scrub brushes, vacuum cleaners, and mop buckets are some of the articles that can be used for efficient home-cleaning. For specific tasks like window blinds maintenance or mattress care, specialized tools may be required. The fundamental principle of efficient domestic upkeep is regularity – maintaining a consistent schedule aids greatly in preventing build-up of stubborn dirt on electric stove burners or elsewhere around the house. HomeGleamers offers cleaning services in Bristol, UK, as well as other home maintenance tasks that are not related to cleaning. We also provide commercial or industrial cleaning techniques and products. Check out our website for more information and personal anecdotes or experiences from our satisfied customers. Keep your Bristol home clean and healthy with these top tips: declutter before cleaning, use specialised techniques for specific areas, disinfect high contact areas regularly, maintain kitchen appliances, deal with stubborn dirt on electric stove burners, utilise unconventional household items for cleaning and computer/electronic devices maintenance. By incorporating these tips into your regular housekeeping routine, you'll save time and achieve better results – momentum is key when it comes to housekeeping tasks, so don't let clutter build up! Remember to regularly disinfect high contact areas like door handles and light switches to keep germs at bay. For stubborn dirt on electric stove burners, try using baking soda and vinegar for a natural and effective solution. Unconventional household items like toothpaste and dryer sheets can be used for cleaning and maintaining computer and electronic devices. Keep your home sparkling clean with these easy and practical tips!
Today we're talking about how to build self trust. Having trust in yourself impacts all aspects of life – from the choices we make to the goals we set to how we feel about ourselves. If self trust is lacking, our personal and professional lives can be affected in a negative way. So today I want to share with you six tips to address and strengthen your own self trust. In This Episode of The Career Rx We'll Discuss: - The definition of self trust and why it's important - Learn how to trust yourself and be confident - 6 self trust practices to build your resilience and inner strength Want to get access to the latest podcast? Subscribe on your preferred podcast player… Apple Podcast \| Google Podcast \| Spotify \| TuneIn + Alexa \| iHeart Radio TRANSCRIPT AND SHOW NOTES (How to Build Self Trust and Be Confident in Your Choices) Today we're talking about cultivating self trust, and specifically, I'm going to give you six tips to address and strengthen your own self trust. First I'm going to define self trust for you and tell you why it's important. The Definition of Self Trust & Why It's Important Self trust is really a mindset. It's a mindset that makes you confident in knowing you can do difficult things no matter what comes your way. You can handle it. Learning to trust yourself is important because it's the basis for resilience and for success during challenging times. Self trust is a way people continue to get through. It's how they are able to access and leverage mental, physical, emotional and spiritual strength, allowing them to access it without falling apart. When a significant challenge comes your way, it's important to be able to access self trust. There are many ways you can do so in times that are challenging, like right now with the Coronavirus. It's also especially important to practice self trust in your daily life when you're not having challenges to flex, strengthen and cultivate self trust. So I'm going to give you six ways you can start practicing self trust. 6 Ways To Build Self Trust & Be Confident in Your Choices 1. Make a List of Difficult Experiences & How You Got Through It Make a list of times in the past where you experienced something difficult you managed to come through it with some success. Life threw a curveball and you handled it. Something came your way and you were okay and you managed it. Having a list of achievements and tracking your wins is important. Some people call this a brag book or an achievement file. There's a lot of different words you could use for this, but what's important is writing on paper in a concrete objective way, a list of times and things where you did something difficult and you came out with a successful outcome. The reason this is important is because of negativity bias. You know how this feels as you can get a whole lot of praise and then just one criticism. It may not even be that harsh of a criticism, but people tend to focus on that one bad thing instead of all of the good things. If you can get very concrete and visible with all of the good things you have accomplished you can build resilience and strength to trust in yourself. 2. Create Another File or Collection for Praise This is praise we get from other people. From time to time you'll get a little note, email or verbal recognition. There are many tiny things we tend to not embrace. We don't let these words of praise soak in. Words of affirmation are really important and for many people, hearing that praise externally goes a very long way. But of course, praise is in limited supply. We're not going to get compliments all the time, all day, every day. That's part of why some people have such a hard time on social media – being almost addicted to getting likes, retweets and external affirmation. It's not going to happen on every post. It is, however, important to have a collection of praise. This could be: - Evaluations - Letters of recommendation - A simple note someone has given you - Something you have written down when someone praised you Maybe you can add these two files together. That way you can see in one place your achievements of success during difficult times and those positive words of affirmation and praise. This will make sure we don't let negativity bias cloud our view of what we're capable of. 3. Detox Your Relationships A lot of people have relationships with people who for whatever reason, shame or belittle them on a fairly regular basis. A lot of people will jokingly refer to their "frenemies". You do not need to be around people like this. If you have someone who on a consistent basis is making you feel bad, then you can and should eliminate that person from your life. Whether it's someone at work, a friend or in your family stop associating with those people. That negative talk coming from others only adds fuel to self limiting beliefs or negative self talk that almost all of us have inside our heads. "I can't do such and such", or "I'm not good enough". "People will react or judge me in a certain way." With these pre-existing negative beliefs, we hold ourselves back and talk ourselves out of things. We do not need to feed this with other people reinforcing those negative beliefs. So, take a look at your relationships and be mindful of: - Who you're spending time with - Whether or not they're helping you to foster that self trust – knowing you can learn new things, you are good enough,you are worthy - Having good relationships that fuel that supportive side so you can support yourself and cultivate self trust, not the side that fuels self limiting beliefs or negative narratives. In fact, maybe you want to spend some time finding a supportive group where you can share your achievements and the praise you receive from others. It's okay to celebrate wins and to have a community where you can do so. As you're building your lists of achievements and your collections of praise, look for people in relationships where you can share those, celebrate yourself and have other people celebrate what's important to you. 4. Acknowledge Your Experience and Feelings I was listening to a podcast from Brené Brown talking about how people think about empathy as being limited and if we spend empathy on ourselves we don't have any for other people. What she suggested in fact, is if you tend to your own emotions, you'll have more empathy to go around to your family, friends, people who need you and even to complete strangers. She talked about this idea of comparative suffering, meaning how can I complain? It could be much, much worse. Other people have problems X, Y and Z, which are much more than the problems I have. So I can't complain. Brené Brown challenged that and said…Of course you can. It might be true that other people have different problems and they may be worse problems, but you are having your own experience and feelings. You are acknowledging those feelings, calling them out, naming them and accepting you have them. That is how you are feeling. You don't have to reach a threshold of badness in order to have some suffering. You don't need to compare your situation to somebody else's in order to justify whether or not you're feeling good or feeling bad. So, acknowledge your experience, acknowledge your feelings and know that it's okay to have them. This builds a lot of self empathy, which ties into cultivating that self trust. To know that it's okay for you to acknowledge when you're not feeling strong and when you are feeling some suffering. If you bury that, then I think it really spills over into a way that does not help you respond to challenges in the best most effective way you could. 5. Spend Time with Yourself Now that may sound a little silly, but people do always talk about "me time". It is important to spend some time with your own thoughts, with yourself and to tune into your own needs. Spending time with yourself helps you to build self trust by knowing you will take care of yourself, not just everybody else, but also yourself. What does this look like? - Tuning into your emotions - Acknowledging your experiences - Paying attention to the relationships you're in - Focusing on praise you receive - Acknowledging your wins - Doing things that are just good for you – hobbies, exercises, etc One of the most important ways I spend time with myself is on a meditation practice I learned from a dear colleague/medical school friend, Dr Jill Wener. She is now a business partner of mine who has some amazing meditation and stress reduction resources on her own websites. If you're curious about meditation, make sure to sign up for her virtual meditation retreat in June (and let her know I sent you!) Jill has taught me a really powerful meditation technique that I use to this day. It has helped me respond more effectively to stresses, be able to self-regulate, not be a victim of my emotions or have knee jerk responses to things. In times of stress, we all know that is how we tend to react, right? People can snap, and they're much quicker to judge others, more quick to judge themselves and not really think as clearly or make the best decisions. So, this meditation practice has really helped me to be able to do that. Of course, it doesn't make everything perfect, but it makes a lot of things a whole lot better. 6. Practice Doing Hard Things To Reach Your Goals Focus on incremental, measurable little goals that seem doable, but that are difficult. One thing I did this month (I actually had my very last day today) was a squat challenge – a physical fitness challenge, building up to 250 squats in a single set. For some of you who might be much more fit, you may think that's no big deal. When I started the challenge I thought there is no way I could do 250! But of course, it starts off incrementally with a manageable number and moves up incrementally with a manageable number. So by the end of the month ( I did indeed do it today – yay me!) I finished my goal. Reaching this goal continues to build that self trust. I looked at something that from the outset seemed like it would not be achievable, but I practiced and put in the discipline to do that work. It hasn't dramatically changed my body or done anything else – not really. It's really more of an exercise in self discipline and self trust. I trust myself that if I start, if I do the process, I can do something… I can achieve my goal. In this case the goal was physical, but it could be mental, emotional, spiritual. It could be any challenge or incremental goal you want to set for yourself. Knowing you can do things that are difficult. Obviously a squat challenge is difficult on a much different level than a national pandemic, divorce, being fired from a job or any number of some of the major events. In the same way, we don't need to have comparative suffering, we don't need to have comparative practice. You can practice your self trust, and you can practice that on things that are relatively low stakes, like my 30 day squad challenge example. This is How You Trust Yourself and Be Confident There are six ways to build self trust, which is the backbone of your resilience. - Recording your wins and achievements - Tracking and collecting the praise of others - Detoxing relationships and finding good support relationships - Acknowledging your own experience and feelings as valid - Spending time with yourself (I personally recommend including meditation) - Practice doing hard things that help you achieve measurable goals Having self trust enables you to… - Make it through tough times - Have that mental, physical, emotional and spiritual fortitude to respond effectively - Make good decisions and not fall apart when that's exactly what you want to do. With practice these habits we've discussed today are what's going to increase your resilience. Make you better able to respond effectively in tough situations, whether personal, professional or both. No matter what life throws your way, and it will continue to forever. You will know you can handle it. You now have six tips to increase and practice cultivating your own self trust and know that I'm rooting for you. Whatever life throws your way, you should be rooting for you and know you can do it. Thanks for joining me on this episode of The Career Rx. Please be sure to subscribe and leave me a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or whatever podcast player you're using to listen today. Also, be sure to send me your questions so that I can answer them and give you a shout out on a future episode. Bye for now, More on The Career Rx Podcast: - 6 Secrets to Setting Successful Boundaries at Work – Ep. 5 - Work from Home Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Ep. 11 - The Fastest Way for Doctor's to Build a Stellar Online Presence – Ep. 2
Reports of employment scams have risen by over 250% since 2022, according to research from JobsAware. Con artists are preying on people looking for legitimate job opportunities by posing as real agencies to steal their personal information and, in many cases, their money. Data from multiple sources shows that these types of scams, which usually start on messaging apps like WhatsApp, are becoming more common in the UK and victims are losing thousands of pounds. Employment scams on the rise + −JobsAware, a not-for-profit organisation in the UK that aims to make the labour market safer, has released data showing that reports of employment scams rose by 259% in 2023 compared to 2022. In the same period, the City of London Police, the force that runs Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, also reported an increase of 800% in employment scams. A new government-backed certification scheme for job boards and recruitment platforms has been announced in the UK to tackle the issue and "help protect job seekers, employer brands and recruitment platforms from advertisement scams and fraud". What is an employment scam? + −Employment scams, or job scams, are a type of fraud where individuals – in this case, jobseekers – are approached by 'recruiters' with a seemingly attractive job opportunity, but which is, in fact, a ploy for the scammer to get access to their personal details such as: - bank details - passwords and login details Employment scams usually see the scammer impersonating a legitimate recruitment company – and even, sometimes, real people – in order to back up their story. A report by the BBC detailed several real recruitment agencies in the UK who had had their brand used in these scams, causing them substantial reputational damage. Unfortunately, by the time the victim has contacted the real company to check the job opportunity, the damage has been done, and the scammer has made off with their personal details and money, an average of £3,000 per victim. Many of these scams involve Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud where victims are tricked into sending money instantaneously to scammers, sometimes using social engineering schemes including impersonation. Types of APP fraud include romance scams, cryptocurrency scams, investment scams, and conveyancing scams, but employment scams are increasingly prevalent now too. Banks in the UK have a responsibility to keep their customers safe from APP fraud by putting in place procedures and sanctions such as: - Monitoring accounts and transactions for signs of fraud, scams, and money laundering. - Implementing systems to identify, delay or block suspicious transactions that could point to fraud. - Following the City watchdog Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidance on how to protect consumers from fraud. However, in some cases of APP fraud where banks refused to refund victims, the case has been taken to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) for an independent review. FOS is a government-backed body that deals with complaints between financial institutions and their customers. If it finds fault with the banks, it also has the power to award compensation. Types of employment scam + −In many cases, employment scam victims are contacted out of the blue via messaging apps such as WhatsApp with details of exciting, well-paid job opportunities. While legitimate recruiters may contact jobseekers out of the blue, it is essential to be able to recognise the red flags of an employment or job scam, which can include: - Phishing scams: The scammer contacts the victim (usually via WhatsApp) with an exciting job opportunity and a link to apply or learn more. This link will harvest the victim's personal details or download malware, which the scammer can use to access bank accounts and other sensitive information. - Task scams: The scammer tells you that completing basic tasks will help you earn money or credits. Unfortunately, the portals are often faked, and you end up putting in more money than you could ever make. - Advance-fee scams: the scammer will ask you for an upfront payment or deposit to cover the cost of certain necessities for the job, such as training, equipment, or pre-employment checks, with the promise that you will be reimbursed once the job starts. Neither the job nor the goods exist, and the scammer leaves you out of pocket. - Fake cheque scams: these are similar to advance-fee scams, but the scammer will promise to reimburse you with a cheque. The cheque bounces, and the scammer disappears. There are also some steps that can be taken to check whether the company you are dealing with is legitimate before engaging with them in any way: - Checking the company's details on Companies House to ensure that 1) the company is genuine and 2) the details match up to what you already have. - Contacting the company directly (using the details on their website, not those given by the 'recruiter') to confirm the legitimacy of the job advert. - Checking the recruitment pages of the company's website to see if the vacancies are genuine and live on there. - Researching, through LinkedIn and the company's website, the details of any individuals mentioned to check they exist and are genuine. Money is understandably tight now due to the cost-of-living crisis and rising bills. People are looking for ways to make extra cash, including through alluring home based 'side-hustles', which scammers are exploiting. The most important thing to remember is that if the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. TLW Solicitors' view + −Sarah Spruce, Legal Director and Head of the APP Fraud team at TLW Solicitors commented: "It is sad but not surprising that employment campaigners and fraud organisations are seeing an increase in employment scams due to the cost-of-living crisis and rising bills in the UK and further afield; scammers take advantage of people when they are vulnerable, and use this to access their money. It is important to remember that if an opportunity seems too good to be true – especially if it comes out of the blue – it probably is. Always do further research and, if in doubt, contact the recruitment company directly using the details on their website or LinkedIn pages. If you or a loved one fall victim to a scam, what the latest data reveals is that you are not alone. Do not be ashamed or embarrassed about what has happened, help is out there. Get in touch with a member of my specialist team and we can see if we can help with a no win, no fee, refund claim." Talk to us if you've been targeted by an employment or job scam + −TLW Solicitors has an experienced team of scam compensation specialists who regularly deal with clients who have lost money due to employment, recruitment or task-related APP scams. We offer a free, no-obligation assessment of your case. If we take on your case, we operate on a 'no win, no fee' basis, meaning you only pay us if your claim is successful. Please call us on 0800 169 5925, email email@example.com or complete one of the forms below. It is important to get advice as soon as possible, as strict time limits can apply. Minimum case values apply. Meet Our Team Meet Sarah, who heads up our experienced Authorised Push Payment Fraud Claims team. Sarah and her colleagues are on hand to help with your claim.
April 5, 2024 By Naga9999 In Gambling Important Things to Consider Before Playing the Lottery The lottery is a form of gambling in which numbers are drawn to determine the winners. Prizes range from a few dollars to large sums of money. Lotteries have been around for centuries and are an effective way to raise funds, especially for a project or event that would otherwise be expensive to fund. However, there are several important things to consider before taking part in a lottery. It is estimated that 50 percent of Americans buy a lottery ticket each year. While this is a high number, it does not mean that everyone plays the lottery. The true number of lottery players is much smaller, and they are disproportionately lower-income, less educated, nonwhite, and male. These groups are also more likely to be addicted to gambling, which can have negative consequences for their lives and those of their families. Lotteries are a popular source of revenue for state governments and other organizations. They can provide a steady stream of cash without imposing the high taxes required to finance government projects and programs. The state-sponsored lottery is a type of gambling that has become an integral part of American culture. The first modern lottery was introduced in New Hampshire in 1964, and since then, almost every state has adopted it. The success of lotteries has been widely attributed to the fact that they can raise large sums of money for small investments. A major concern with the lottery is that it promotes gambling in society. Many people have reported problems related to the use of the lottery, including addiction, financial ruin, and other social issues. The lottery's popularity has also raised concerns about its role in funding state government. While lottery profits have grown rapidly, the costs of organizing and promoting it have also increased. These costs must be deducted from the total amount of money available for prizes, and a percentage normally goes as revenue and profit to the organizers. Many people believe that they can increase their chances of winning by purchasing more tickets. While the number of tickets does affect the odds of winning, it is a small factor when compared to the overall odds of winning. Harvard statistics professor Mark Glickman advises lottery bettors to avoid picking numbers such as birthdays and ages that are frequently chosen by other people. Instead, he recommends buying Quick Picks. Those who want to win the lottery often use strategies such as charting the "random" outside numbers that repeat, and paying close attention to the singletons. A group of singletons signals a winning ticket 60-90% of the time, according to experts. The odds of winning the lottery are slim. Statistically, there is a greater chance of being struck by lightning or becoming a billionaire than winning the jackpot. But the thrill of winning is enough to attract millions of people each year. The resulting revenue has helped states build schools, hospitals, and roads. It has even funded space exploration and national defense. But critics charge that the lottery does not benefit all citizens equally.
Onions, Tomatoes, and Cucumbers Will Grow Rapidly: The Most Important Supplement In the quest for a bountiful garden, every gardener dreams of their onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and other fruits and vegetables thriving. Not to mention, achieving a bloom that brings both beauty and bounty to their space. While nurturing plants is often seen as a delicate art, incorporating the right supplements can transform it into a science of success. Among the myriad of options, one supplement stands out for its remarkable benefits – a natural, yet powerful ingredient that not only boosts growth but also safeguards plants against common adversaries. The Secret Ingredient: A Dash of Tradition in Modern Gardening For centuries, Turmeric has been celebrated for its healing and culinary properties, making it a staple in various cultures around the world. However, its utility extends beyond the kitchen and medicine cabinet; Turmeric harbors secrets that can significantly enhance garden health and yield. Turmeric: Nature's Guardian Against Fungal Diseases and Pests At the heart of Turmeric's power is Curcumin, a compound that acts as a natural fungicide and pesticide. This golden spice offers a protective shield against diseases like powdery mildew, blight, and other fungal infections. It also deters pests such as aphids, ants, caterpillars, and slugs, ensuring that your plants remain healthy and undisturbed in their growth. Unlocking Turmeric's Potential: Simple Recipes for a Thriving Garden To harness the full potential of Turmeric in your garden, consider these easy-to-follow recipes: - Turmeric Water Mix: Dissolve half a teaspoon of Turmeric powder in one liter of water. This solution can be sprayed directly onto the leaves of plants, ideally in the morning. The dew helps the mixture adhere to the leaves, maximizing its protective benefits. - Enhanced Efficacy with Wood Ash: For an even more potent remedy, add a small teaspoon of wood ash to the Turmeric solution. After mixing, let it sit for a couple of hours before straining through a cheesecloth. This enriched concoction not only combats fungal diseases but also provides minerals essential for plant growth. - Soil Drenching for Root Protection: Mixing half a tablespoon of Turmeric powder with a liter of water and drenching the soil can protect plants from soil-borne fungi and root rot. This method ensures that the roots, the foundation of plant health, are safeguarded. - Pre-planting Turmeric Mix: Before planting, mix a small teaspoon of Turmeric with 80 liters of soil. This pre-emptive measure fortifies the soil, making it inhospitable to pests and diseases for an extended period. The Optimal Time for Application Timing plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of these treatments. Early morning applications are ideal as the dew aids in the adhesion of the Turmeric mixture to the plants, enhancing its efficacy. Embrace Nature's Solutions for a Lush Garden Incorporating Turmeric into your gardening regimen is a testament to the power of natural remedies. Its multifaceted benefits not only promote robust growth but also protect your garden from the myriad challenges that nature presents. As we continue to explore the treasures nature offers, let Turmeric take its rightful place in your gardening toolkit, proving that sometimes, the best solutions are the ones nature has provided all along. By integrating these simple yet effective strategies, you can enjoy a garden that not only flourishes but also becomes a testament to the synergy between traditional wisdom and modern gardening practices. Remember, the key to a thriving garden is not just in the care you provide but also in the natural allies you include in your gardening journey. Happy gardening!
The Bhimashankar Temple is one of the most revered Hindu temples in India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this ancient shrine is regarded as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country. But where exactly is this sacred temple located? Let's find out! Nestled Amidst Sahyadri Ranges in Maharashtra The Bhimashankar Temple is situated in the majestic Sahyadri Ranges of the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra. It is located approximately 127 km away from Pune city in the northwest region of the state. The temple lies in the village of Bhorgiri, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ambegaon taluka in the Pune district. It is perched at an elevation of around 1,070 meters above sea level amidst dense forests and lofty hill ranges. How to Reach Bhimashankar Temple? The location of the Bhimashankar Temple makes it easily accessible from major cities like Pune and Mumbai via well-connected roads. Here are the best routes to reach this holy shrine: From Pune Pune is the nearest major city to the temple, just 127 km away. You can take the Pune-Nashik highway via Chakan and Rajgurunagar up to Manchar village. From here, a state transport bus or private cabs can take you up to Bhorgiri village and the Bhimashankar Temple. The entire road journey from Pune to Bhimashankar Temple takes around 3-4 hours one way. Also read - How to Reach Kedarnath Temple from Pune From Mumbai Though farther away, Mumbai is another convenient access point to the temple, located approximately 201 km away. You can take the Mumbai-Pune Expressway till Lonavala, and continue onwards via Pune-Nashik highway up to the temple. Mumbai to Bhimashankar takes around 5-6 hours by road. Key Neighboring Towns and Villages The Bhimashankar Temple is surrounded by several small towns and villages nestled in the hills and valleys of the Western Ghats. Manchar, located 48 km away, is the last major township on the route. Pilgrims generally halt here before proceeding to the temple which is a further 79 km uphill. The tiny village of Bhorgiri is where the temple premises begin. This is the closest settlement, just a kilometer's walk from the main shrine. Other neighboring villages like Shile Sativali and Waghoba are also located just 3-4 km from the temple. Local tribes reside in small hamlets in the surrounding forests. Also read - How to Book Vistadome Coach from Mumbai to Pune Transportation Options to the Temple Here are some convenient transportation modes to reach Bhimashankar Temple: Buses - Frequent state transport (ST) buses operate from major cities like Pune and Mumbai to Manchar village. From here you can take local transport to cover the remaining distance. Private Cabs - Hiring cabs and taxis are the most convenient option for traveling to Bhimashankar Temple. Though a bit costly, they offer the flexibility to stop en route. Private Vehicles - You can drive your car or bike. But be prepared for bad road conditions near the temple. On Foot - The best way to experience the journey is by walking the last 1 km stretch from Bhorgiri village to the temple on foot. Unique Geographic Location and Surroundings The unique location of Bhimashankar Temple in the Sahyadri Ranges blesses it with an incredibly picturesque natural backdrop. Dense vegetation, virgin forests, cascading waterfalls and rivers envelope the shrine. The Bhimashankara Wildlife Sanctuary starts right where the temple ends. This facilitates opportunities for trekking, birdwatching and experiencing wilderness, all just steps away from the holy temple! Also read - How Many Beaches Are There in Goa So if you wish to visit this revered Shiva Temple, plan your journey to Bhimashankar situated in Maharashtra's Pune district amidst the scenic Sahyadri mountain ranges. Its remote hilltop location makes getting there an adventure, but the captivating natural beauty surrounding the shrine makes it worthwhile!
Weekend Open Forum There's plenty of fat to chew and this is the place to do it. Welcome to the Confidential Daily Open Forum. Understanding some basic investing concepts can help you protect and grow your wealth. In any sporting contest there is usually a time to go on the attack and a time for a more defensive strategy. It's the same with investing. You analyse the conditions and make a strategic decision about how to put your money to work. It's not so much about trying to time the market but more to ensure you have the correct exposure to achieve your investment goals. The suggested investment mix of a young person will be very different to that of a middle aged worker which will be different again to that of a retiree. The young can survive and thrive on large investment drawdowns (the decline in portfolio value) because they have time and new money to invest. That same large drawdown can be financially catastrophic for the self-funded retiree. Hence no single portfolio is right for every person and that's how financial planners justify their fees - giving advice and helping with investment decisions. Getting the advice of a professional is always a wise thing to do but it is also important that you have enough personal understanding of investing to help you distill the wisdom from the wackiness. In the 'olden days' it was quite common for advisers to recommend investments to their clients that generated the largest commissions. This led to massive losses in seemingly secure options (think Trio, Storm Financial, Great Southern Plantations and the like). Many of these losses could have been avoided if clients were familiar with the basic financial concepts of risk, return, leverage and diversification. That knowledge would also be enough to assist them in making a better choice of adviser and an investment strategy that suits them. In short, every man, woman and child will benefit from a basic financial education. It's part of defending your wealth in a very uncertain environment. Today, we are going to cover the very basics mentioned earlier - risk, return, leverage and diversification. I think about risk in a slightly different manner to many. It stems from my belief that money is just a means to an end rather than an end in itself. Hence investment risk isn't just about the variations in your portfolio value but how you intend to use that money and when. Think about it like this. You have an important goal in mind. Let's say it is to retire to the beach in twenty years with a place big enough for your family to come and stay. You calculate the average investment returns and identify how much you need to save to reach that goal. What happens if those investment returns aren't achieved? What happens if beachside property prices rise disproportionately? What happens if the market suddenly collapses just before your are ready to purchase? You may miss out on achieving your lifetime dream and may not get another shot at achieving it. That's financial risk with a real world overlay. Risk is really about achieving or not-achieving time-sensitive life goals. Many may say that the long term returns of any given investment market are relatively predictable. They'd be right. However, long term returns are also characterised by prolonged periods of under and over performance. Who knows what conditions you'll encounter in pursuing your time-specific goal. That's where defensive investing can come to the fore. It may produce lower returns but they can be more predictable and thus offer a higher chance of achieving your goals. Investment advertising often centres around headline returns. After all, who doesn't want their money to grow by a constant rate every year. Unfortunately investing doesn't work like that. Real world returns are seldom guaranteed (even governments default on debts) and rarely operate in a straight line. Even if we accept the wisdom of average returns in the stock market (for instance), most research suggests that the average investor never gets those returns. That's because they become emotional about the investment and end up selling and buying at the worst possible times. That's when they usually promise to never go near the market again....until the next boom comes and they buy near the top (again) because they fear missing out. Many investors also forget about the damage inflation does to nominal returns. Inflation erodes the purchasing power of your money. That's why you need to concentrate on real returns - the return on your investment after accounting for inflation. It's a more accurate measure of how your wealth has grown over time. Borrowing money to invest can be a good thing or it can be a disaster. It can assist in generating better results or can send your broke much more quickly. The difference isn't always about the investment return either. Other factors like cashflow, taxation, loan ratios and interest rates all come into play. Many would be familiar with the concept of getting a mortgage to purchase an investment property. It's not uncommon to borrow around 80 percent of the purchase price from a bank. Repayments are dependent on cashflow from rents which depend on good tenants. If you maintain your mortgage in good order, the bank will rarely want to revalue your property or call in your loan. It doesn't work like that with borrowing for other investments. The prices of investments in the public markets are updated all the time. That means your financier knows exactly what your collateral is worth and how much of your debt it covers. It also means they can demand more money from you at any time to make sure their loan is safe. It won't matter if you have been an exemplary borrower, if you don't meet the extra demand for capital they will sell your investments. If you are using any borrowed money to invest then you need a strong and prudent defensive plan in place. If you are a young investor it may be tempting to simply allocate all your money to the asset offering the highest long term return. That's what I did with my children when they were born because they had two advantages over adults. The first was time and the second was having no emotional attachment to the money invested. As babies they don't know what money is or what market fluctuations mean. They can live through financial crisis after crisis blissfully unaware of what it does to their stock portfolio. However, there comes a time when they do understand the concepts of money and portfolio value. That's when coping with the short-term and long term negative performance becomes almost impossible for most people. A diversification strategy can then help make the investment journey an altogether more pleasant one. It won't stop you rueing the underperforming assets in your mix but it will help smooth out the emotional roller coaster of investing. Diversification is really just putting lumps of money into different investments to smooth out returns. The major asset classes include stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, cash and precious metals. Then there are subsets within these broad groups. Value stocks and growth stocks will often perform differently. So too will smaller companies differ from larger ones. There are corporate, 'junk' and government bonds to choose from, residential and commercial real estate, gold, silver, platinum and more. Where you invest will also impact your returns depending on market performance, currency changes and money flow. Domestic investment may seem safer but that may not always be the case. Diversification prevents you from having all your eggs in the one basket and is intended to help generate more consistent investment returns rather than just the highest theoretical ones. That's important because human emotions aren't theoretical and they have more impact on your ultimate investment performance than anything else. People hate losing money more than they like making it and that changes the way people react to wins and losses. How you will react is unknown until it actually happens. Most people sell their winners far to soon and keep their losers for far to long to ever get rich investing. Diversification will help you manage how you deal with the relative performance of the assets within your portfolio. It will force you to have the most basic plan which informs you of how to react to almost every circumstance. Join 50K+ readers of the no spin Weekly Dose of Common Sense email. It's FREE and published every Wednesday since 2009
Are you a breastfeeding mother concerned about taking tamsulosin? With so many questions surrounding the safety of medications while nursing, it's essential to understand the facts. Tamsulosin is commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland in men, but can it be taken while breastfeeding? Let's explore the potential risks and benefits to make an informed decision for you and your baby. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice on tamsulosin and breastfeeding. The Safety of Tamsulosin When it comes to the safety of tamsulosin while breastfeeding, it is essential to consider the potential risks and benefits. Tamsulosin is a medication commonly used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate in men. While there is limited data on the safety of tamsulosin during breastfeeding, it is generally advised to avoid taking the medication while nursing unless absolutely necessary. Studies suggest that tamsulosin can pass into breast milk and may cause adverse effects in infants. These effects can include drowsiness, lethargy, and difficulty feeding. It is crucial to consult with a healthcare provider before using tamsulosin while breastfeeding to weigh the potential risks and benefits. Breastfeeding Concerns When considering the use of tamsulosin while breastfeeding, it is important to be aware of the potential risks and concerns. Tamsulosin can pass into breast milk and may have an impact on the nursing infant. While the amount of tamsulosin that passes into breast milk is relatively low, there is still a possibility of adverse effects on the baby. Some potential risks associated with tamsulosin use during breastfeeding include changes in the baby's feeding patterns, irritability, drowsiness, or other side effects. It is essential to monitor your baby closely for any signs of unusual behavior or reactions if you are taking tamsulosin while breastfeeding. Consulting a Healthcare Provider Before taking tamsulosin while breastfeeding, it is crucial to consult with your healthcare provider. They can provide personalized advice based on your specific situation and offer guidance on the best course of action. Your healthcare provider can help weigh the potential risks and benefits of tamsulosin use during breastfeeding and assist you in making an informed decision. Possible Risks Consulting a healthcare provider before taking tamsulosin while breastfeeding is crucial to minimize potential risks. Your doctor can provide personalized advice based on your medical history, the dosage of tamsulosin, and the age of your baby. While tamsulosin is generally considered safe for breastfeeding mothers, there is a small chance that it could pass into breast milk and affect the baby. Possible risks may include changes in feeding patterns, drowsiness, or irritability in the infant. Consulting a Healthcare Provider When considering the use of tamsulosin while breastfeeding, it is crucial to consult with a healthcare provider. A healthcare provider, such as a doctor or a lactation consultant, can provide personalized advice based on your individual situation and medical history. They can discuss the potential risks and benefits of taking tamsulosin while breastfeeding and help you make an informed decision. What to Discuss During your consultation, be sure to discuss any concerns you may have about taking tamsulosin while breastfeeding. You should also talk about alternative treatments that may be available and suitable for your condition. Your healthcare provider can provide guidance on the best course of action to ensure the safety of both you and your baby. Questions to Ask: \| 1. What are the potential risks of taking tamsulosin while breastfeeding? \| 2. Are there any alternative treatments that are safe for breastfeeding mothers? \| 3. How can I monitor for any potential side effects in my baby? \| Discussing Options When it comes to managing your symptoms while breastfeeding, it's important to discuss all your options with a healthcare provider. They can provide valuable insight into the safety and effectiveness of different treatment strategies, including tamsulosin. Your healthcare provider will take into account your individual health history, the severity of your symptoms, and the potential risks and benefits of tamsulosin while breastfeeding. Together, you can make an informed decision about the best course of action for you and your baby. It's crucial to be open and honest about your concerns and preferences during these discussions. Your healthcare provider is there to support you and help you navigate the complexities of managing your symptoms while ensuring the safety and well-being of your baby. Alternative Treatments When considering alternatives to tamsulosin while breastfeeding, it's essential to discuss options with a healthcare provider. Some alternative treatments for urinary symptoms may include: - Behavioral Therapies: Pelvic floor exercises, bladder training, and lifestyle modifications can help manage urinary symptoms. - Herbal Remedies: Some herbs like saw palmetto or pumpkin seed extract are believed to support prostate health, but their safety during breastfeeding is uncertain. Consulting a Specialist If you are interested in alternative treatments, consult a urologist or primary care physician specializing in men's health. They can provide personalized recommendations based on your medical history and breastfeeding status.
Scunthorpe is a town within North Lincolnshire, England. It is the administrative centre of the North Lincolnshire unitary authority, and has an estimated total resident population of 72,514. A predominantly industrial town, Scunthorpe, the United Kingdom's largest steel processing centre, is also known as the 'Industrial Garden Town'. It is the third largest settlement in Lincolnshire after Grimsby and Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Nearby towns : Kingston upon Hull, Doncaster, Beverley, Selby, Lincoln, Castleford, York, Barnsley, Wakefield, Sheffield Why visit?Scunthorpe is home to the Ironstone Heritage Trail, a unique and fascinating journey through the area's industrial past. The trail takes visitors through the area's ironstone quarries, blast furnaces, and other industrial sites, giving them a unique insight into the area's history.The Scunthorpe Market is a great place to pick up some local produce and crafts. The market is held every Thursday and Saturday, and features a range of stalls selling everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to handmade crafts.Normanby Hall Country Park is a great place to spend a day out. The park is home to a range of attractions, including a Victorian walled garden, a deer park, and a range of woodland walks.
There is a growing interest in hybrid solid-state quantum systems where nuclear spins, interfaced to the electron spin qubit, are used as quantum memory or qubit register. These approaches require long nuclear spin coherence, which until now seemed impossible owing to the disruptive effect of the electron spin. Here we study InGaAs semiconductor quantum dots, demonstrating millisecond-long collective nuclear spin coherence even under inhomogeneous coupling to the electron central spin. We show that the underlying decoherence mechanism is spectral diffusion induced by a fluctuating electron spin. These results provide new understanding of the many-body coherence in central spin systems, required for development of electron-nuclear spin qubits. As a demonstration, we implement a conditional gate that encodes electron spin state onto collective nuclear spin coherence, and use it for a single-shot readout of the electron spin qubit with >99% fidelity. Similar content being viewed by others The original approach to solid-state spin qubits considered the many-body environments, such as nuclear spins, as a decoherence source1,2,3. On the other hand, nuclear spins offer uniquely long coherence storage, making them attractive as buffer memories in photonic quantum information processing systems4. Thus, the attention shifted to hybrid systems, where nuclear spins are interfaced with the electron spin qubit5,6 and used as quantum information processing resource7,8,9,10. Several material systems are of interest. In group-IV semiconductors, such as diamond and silicon, isotopic purification offers electron and nuclear spin coherence on the order of seconds11 and hours12, respectively. The states of nuclear spins, adjacent to the electron spin qubit, are individually addressable and preserve coherence for tens of milliseconds5,13, but the readout speed and fidelity are restricted by the tiny nuclear magnetic moments. In group-III–V semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) all nuclei have spins that can be probed using efficient optical techniques14. The electron spin can be controlled on a picosecond timescale15 and coherently interfaced to nuclear spin single-quantum excitations6. On the other hand, preserving nuclear spin ensemble coherence in presence of the electron central spin proved challenging16, and, due to the many-body nature, the underlying physics remain an open problem. The central spin model is described by the hyperfine Hamiltonian ${\hat{{{{{{{{\mathcal{H}}}}}}}}}}_{{{{{{{{\rm{hf}}}}}}}}}={\sum }_{j}\;{A}_{j}\hat{{{{{{{{\bf{s}}}}}}}}}\cdot \hat{{{{{{{{\bf{I}}}}}}}}}$, where constants Aj (1 ≤ j ≤ N) characterize the coupling of the single-electron spin s to the spins Ij of N lattice nuclei (Fig. 1a). Magnetic interactions between the nuclei with pairwise coupling constants bj,k, together with inhomogeneity in Aj, result in complex dynamics2,3,17,18,19, characteristic of many-body quantum phenomena20,21. In a typical epitaxial device (Fig. 1a) a Fermi reservoir of electrons is introduced, and electric field is applied through the gate voltage VG, to control the charge state of the QD. In an empty (0e) InGaAs QD the direct nuclear-nuclear interactions limit the nuclear spin coherence time to a few millisecond range16,22 ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(0e)}\propto h/\max (\| {b}_{j,k}\| )$, where h is Planck's constant. The spin of a single electron (1e) induces hyperfine shifts in precession frequencies, ranging from 0 for distant nuclei to $\max (\| {A}_{j}\| )/(2h)\approx 100$ kHz for nuclei at the center of the QD. These shifts, known as Knight shifts, result in short nuclear spin dephasing time ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}\propto 2\hslash /\sqrt{\langle {A}_{j}^{2}\rangle }\approx 3$ μs, determined simply by inhomogeneity of Aj (ℏ = h/(2π) is the reduced Planck's constant). Dephasing is reversible and can be refocused with spin echo23 to reveal the timescale T2,N of irreversible decoherence. Unlike with ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* }$, predicting T2,N is a difficult problem. Previous experiments16 gave rather short coherence ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}\approx 20$ μs, that was ascribed to indirect nuclear-nuclear interactions mediated by the electron spin. However, to fully understand the QD coherence, one must take into account the effects of the electron Fermi reservoir. By optimizing the tunnel coupling between QD and the Fermi reservoir, we achieve here an isolated-qubit regime where the lifetime of a QD electron central spin is long and therefore spectral diffusion24,25 is reduced. We find that indirect nuclear-nuclear interactions are negligible, and inhomogeneous interaction with the central spin is harmless under these conditions, allowing us to achieve long coherence ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)} \; > \; 1$ ms in a many-body nuclear spin ensemble. While many-body spin environment is often seen as a hindrance for qubits, here we design a protocol where nuclear spin coherence is harnessed for a single-shot readout of the electron spin qubit, with fidelity matching the state of the art26,27,28,29,30,31,32. Coherence of a spin ensemble coupled to the central spin We study diode structures (Fig. 1a) with tunnel barrier tB = 37 or 52 nm, thick enough to ensure long single-electron spin lifetimes T1,e up to ≈1 ms or ≈1 s, respectively33. We investigate spin-3/2 nuclei of 75As, 69Ga and 71Ga. With magnetic field Bz applied along the sample growth axis, nuclear states with spin projections Iz = ±1/2 form effective spin-1/2 ensembles that we focus on, whereas Iz = ±3/2 states are spectrally detuned and can be ignored (see Methods). Hyperfine interaction between the electron spin and nuclear spins14 (see Supplementary Note 1) provides a tool both for hyperpolarisation of the nuclei via optical pumping, and for detection of the nuclear ensemble polarization via hyperfine shifts ${E}_{{{{{{{{\rm{hf}}}}}}}}}={\sum }_{j}\;{A}_{j}{\hat{s}}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}}}\langle {\hat{I}}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}},j}\rangle$ in the optical emission spectra of the QD electrons (here $\langle {\hat{I}}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}},j}\rangle$ is the expectation value for the z projection spin operator of the j-th nuclear spin). The reciprocal hyperfine effect of the electron spin is characterized by the Knight shifts in the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) frequencies. We examine the collective coherence of the QD nuclear spins using optically detected NMR protocol (Fig. 1b). Figure 1c shows the result of an NMR experiment, where a single resonant radio-frequency (rf) burst of duration trf induces coherent Rabi oscillations between the Iz = −1/2 and +1/2 nuclear spin states. The inhomogeneous Knight shifts νe,j ∝ Aj induced by the electron (1e) result in faster damping of coherent nuclear spin rotations compared to an empty QD (0e). To characterize this inhomogeneity we use a spin echo sequence (Fig. 1b), where the initial π/2 pulse transforms nuclear spin polarization into collective (multi-quantum) coherence, followed by free evolution over time τ0, a refocusing π pulse, and a further free evolution time τ, before the final π/2 pulse converts the remaining coherence back into optically detectable nuclear spin polarization. The width of the spin echo peak observed around τ = τ0 (Fig. 1d) is proportional to dephasing time, which reduces from ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(0e)}\approx 35$ μs in a neutral QD to ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}\approx 4.3$ μs when QD is charged with a single electron. Using Fourier transform, the dephasing dynamics reveal the inhomogeneous broadening of the nuclear spin resonance (Fig. 1e). In an empty QD the broadening of ≈13 kHz is due to the second order quadrupolar shifts, whereas in presence of an electron the ≈ 126 kHz linewidth is dominated by the inhomogeneous Knight shifts. By fixing τ = τ0 we remove the dephasing and examine pure nuclear spin decoherence by measuring spin echo amplitude decay with increasing total free evolution time τevol = τ0 + τ (Fig. 1f). From exponential fitting we find the coherence time ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(0e)}\approx 1.8$ ms in a bare 69Ga nuclear spin ensemble, in good agreement with previous studies16,22. By contrast, the coherence time ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}\approx 0.7$ ms in presence of a single QD electron is a factor of ≈ 30 longer than reported earlier16. By varying the gate bias VG (Fig. 2a), we observe a clear plateau in T2,N around VG ≈ 0.42 V, confirming that QD is in single-electron (1e) Coulomb blockade. Nuclear coherence time ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}$ in this regime is measured as a function of magnetic field Bz (solid symbols in Fig. 2b). At low fields, ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}$ is nearly independent of Bz, but changes over to ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}\propto {B}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}}}^{-4}$ scaling at Bz ≳ 4 T, in stark contrast to ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}\propto {B}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}}}^{2}{A}^{-3}$ law predicted previously for hyperfine-mediated nuclear spin decoherence mechanism16. Furthermore, at high field Bz ≈ 7.8 T we find similar ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}\approx 130$ μs for 75As and 71Ga nuclei, despite a factor of ≈ 1.8 difference in their hyperfine constants A. Decoherence driven by spectral diffusion To explain the observed ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}$ values we invoke a model, historically known as "spectral diffusion"24,34 in solid-state magnetic resonance (not to be confused with physical diffusion of spins in gases and liquids). In this model, one type of spins is observed, while the second type is a source of fluctuating local fields. In our case, the nuclear spins are observed, while the single-electron spin is the fluctuating environment. The evolution of the electron spin is intertwined with the nuclear spin dynamics35, but for the present case, an adequate description is achieved by assuming that the electron spin makes uncorrelated random jumps between the sz = ±1/2 states as sketched in Fig. 1b. The validity of this telegraph-process approximation comes from the fact that the nuclear spin phase is a time-integral of the electron spin evolution sz(t) (see Supplementary Note 2). As a result, only the low-frequency components play a role, and all the relevant information about sz(t) is captured by the rate of the electron spin flips. In the studied range of magnetic fields Bz ≤ 8 T this rate 1/(2T1,e) ≲ 6000 s−1 (ref. 33) is small compared to root mean square Knight shift δνe ≈ 30 kHz, derived from NMR spectra of Fig. 1e. In this regime of slow fluctuations, the nuclear spin decoherence time due to spectral diffusion approximately equals the electron spin lifetime T2,N,SD ≈ 1.38T1,e (see derivation in Supplementary Note 2). Spectral diffusion dominates nuclear spin decoherence at high magnetic fields where electron spin lifetimes shorten as ${T}_{1,{{{{{{{\rm{e}}}}}}}}}\propto {B}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}}}^{-4}$. In an empty QD nuclear dipole-dipole interaction causes nuclear spin ensemble decoherence on a timescale ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(0e)}$—including this mechanism, we find the following approximation for nuclear spin coherence time in presence of the electron central spin: This closed form model fully describes the experimental dependence of ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}$ on Bz (lines in Fig. 2b), as well as isotope-independent ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}$ at high Bz. In the tB = 52 nm sample, T1,e is very long at Bz ≲ 3 T, making the dipole-dipole mechanism dominant – and indeed we find ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}\approx {T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(0e)}$ in that case. Qualitative understanding of spectral diffusion is found by considering two scenarios: In the absence of electron spin flips, the static inhomogeneous Knight shifts are fully refocused to form nuclear spin echo. By contrast, even a single-electron spin-flip unbalances the phases acquired by the nuclei before and after the refocusing π pulse (except for those rare flips occurring within a short interval ${\approx}{T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}$ at the start or the end or the spin echo sequence). The probability to have zero electron flips in an increasing time interval decreases exponentially, and with it decays exponentially the average nuclear spin coherence on a timescale T2,N,SD ≈ 1.38T1,e. A direct observation of this process is shown in Fig. 3a, where we plot histograms of the spin echo amplitude ΔEhf detected with single-shot probe pulses, as opposed to averaging over multiple pump-rf-probe cycles used for the data of Figs. 1 and 2. At long evolution times τevol ≈ 1300 μs the echo is destroyed by decoherence, resulting in a single peak at ΔEhf ≈ 0. At short τevol ≈ 0.4 μs the nuclear coherence is preserved in most cases, leading to a peak at ΔEhf ≈ 1.9 μeV. At intermediate τevol a bimodal distribution is observed, demonstrating the two discrete possibilities of nuclear spin echo preservation or destruction, if electron spin does not or does flip, respectively. Single-shot readout of the central spin qubit Figures 3b, c show single-shot NMR measurement with a sequence (π/2)x − τevol − (π/2)y, which generates collective nuclear spin coherence and probes its quadrature component ΔEhf following the free evolution time τevol. In an empty QD (0e, Fig. 3b) the distribution of detected ΔEhf is unimodal with a width given by the optical readout noise. By contrast, a clear bimodal distribution is observed with a single electron in a QD (1e, Fig. 3c) at τevol ≈ 0.3 μs. The two modes correspond to the two discrete electron spin qubit states sz = ±1/2, that add positive or negative phase ∝ τevol to the nuclear spin coherence. The free evolution can be seen as a quantum logic gate with unitary propagator $=\left\|\uparrow \right\rangle \left\langle \uparrow \right\|{\otimes \bigotimes }_{j = 1}^{N}{e}^{+\;\frac{i{A}_{j}{\tau }_{{{{{{{{\rm{evol}}}}}}}}}}{\hslash }{\hat{I}}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}},j}}+\left\|\downarrow \right\rangle \left\langle \downarrow \right\|{\otimes \bigotimes }_{j = 1}^{N}{e}^{-\;\frac{i{A}_{j}{\tau }_{{{{{{{{\rm{evol}}}}}}}}}}{\hslash }{\hat{I}}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}},j}}$, where the electron spin state ↑ or ↓ controls the phase of the nuclei ( ⊗ is the Kronecker product operator). Owing to the inhomogeneity of the QD electron-nuclear spin coupling, the phase acquired by the j-th individual nuclear spin (1 ≤ j ≤ N) is proportional to its hyperfine constant ∝ Aj. The final (π/2)y pulse transforms this phase into the optically detected hyperfine shift, thus implementing a single-shot readout of the electron spin qubit, which is a key ingredient in quantum information processing. In order to characterize the noise in the single-shot readout, we use the double Gaussian model36,37 for the distribution of the optically measured hyperfine shifts ΔEhf (lines in Fig. 3c). Setting the threshold level in the middle between the two Gaussian modes (ΔEhf = 0 in Fig. 3c), we interpret the above-threshold readouts ΔEhf > 0 as electron spin up sz = +1/2, and ΔEhf < 0 as electron spin down sz = −1/2. Using the fitted parameters, we calculate ≳99.8% for the probability that the single-shot measurement of ΔEhf, including Gaussian noise, gives the correct electron spin state sz (see details in Methods). Previously, single-shot readout of electron spin state sz in an optically active QD was achieved by measuring fluorescence under resonant optical excitation, which acts back on the electron spin, limiting the readout fidelity. Our approach is different, in that it first converts the fragile electron spin degree of freedom into a more robust nuclear spin ensemble polarization, which we then readout optically. The conversion approach is known to provide improved readout fidelity, for example by transforming spin into charge, as demonstrated in gate-defined quantum dots26,31, and more recently in diamond spins32. There are two factors limiting the overall readout speed and fidelity. One is the noise in the optical signal, which requires detection time on the order of 1–10 ms to achieve the estimated above single-shot accuracy of ≳0.998. These parameters can be enhanced further by optimizing the spectral resolution and collection efficiency of the optical detection setup. The other factor is related to the finite lifetime of the electron spin qubit. The flips of the electron spin during its conversion into the quadrature nuclear spin polarization impose a fidelity limit on the order of ${\approx}1-({T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}/{T}_{1,{{{{{{{\rm{e}}}}}}}}})$, where the microsecond-range nuclear spin dephasing time ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}$ is also the optimal conversion time. In the particular experiment of Fig. 3c, conducted at Bz = 7.8 T, we estimate the spin-flip fidelity limit to be ≈0.99, although this bound can be increased to >0.9999 by simply reducing the field to Bz ≤ 2 T, where the electron spin lifetimes exceed T1,e > 10 ms (see Methods). Taking the worst of the two limiting factors, we arrive to an overall fidelity estimate >0.99, comparable to the state of the art in spin26,27,30,31,32 and superconducting qubits28,29. Notably, the single-shot readout is achieved using a small fraction (<13%, see Methods) of the QD nuclei, so that the remaining nuclear spins can be used as a quantum resource. For example, it is possible to store multiple snapshots of the electron spin qubit state, by converting it into different nuclear isotope states (69Ga, 71Ga, 75As), followed by the optical retrieval at the end of operations on the qubit. The relative weights of the two modes in Fig. 3c reveal the electron spin polarization degree ρe ≈ 0.35, corresponding to equilibrium of an electron with ge ≈ −0.63, in good agreement with electron g-factors found in similar QDs38. At long evolution times ${\tau }_{{{{{{{{\rm{evol}}}}}}}}}\gg {T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}$ the coherence imprinted by the electron spin is dephased, resulting in a unimodal distribution around ΔEhf ≈ 0 (e.g., at τevol ≈ 500 μs). Dynamical decoupling of the spin ensemble Spin echo sequence with a single refocusing π pulse is the simplest case of a more general concept of dynamical decoupling39, where fast (bang-bang) rf control pulses are applied to filter out the unwanted interactions and increase the coherence time. For a single spin, decoupling from external environment can be achieved with a sequence of π pulses40,41, whereas for nuclear spin ensembles, sequences of π/2 and π pulses, such as CHASE22, have been designed to suppress both the ensemble inhomogeneity and the internal dipolar interactions. We examine 69Ga nuclear spin coherence under dynamical decoupling in two regimes of magnetic field. At low magnetic fields (Bz = 2.5 T), where electron-induced spectral diffusion is weak, we find that a 5-pulse sequence CHASE-5 provides an improved coherence ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}\approx 2.2$ ms, compared to a single-pulse spin echo ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}\approx 1.5$ ms. This confirms the validity of the dynamical decoupling approach for a spin ensemble inhomogeneously coupled to the central spin. Dynamical decoupling sequences are designed such that higher control rate (larger number of control pulses) converges the residual Hamiltonian to zero, progressively increasing the coherence time T2,N. Experiments with longer decoupling sequences CHASE-10 and CHASE-20 show reduction of the echo amplitude to a level where T2,N becomes unmeasurable (see Supplementary Note 5), which we ascribe to strong inhomogeneous Knight shift broadening. However, this limitation is technical, and can be addressed by increasing the rf control field amplitude and bandwidth. Since nuclear spin decoherence in both neutral (0e) and charged (1e) QDs is governed by the same mechanisms of inhomogeneous broadening and nuclear dipolar interactions, we expect that ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}$ can be at least as large as ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(0e)} \; > \; 10$ ms, as found previously in neutral QDs9,22. Thus, dynamical decoupling can be a route to long coherence storage in many-body ensembles, with coherence times comparable to dilute individual nuclear spins5. Experiments at high magnetic field (Bz = 7.8 T), where nuclear spin coherence is dominated by the random electron spin flips, show that CHASE dynamical decoupling no longer provides any improvement over spin echo (see data in Supplementary Note 5). The decoherence mechanism is similar to the case of a single-pulse spin echo. A single-electron spin-flip is sufficient to completely destroy the balance of phases accumulated by spins in the free evolution intervals of the decoupling sequence. As a result, nuclear spin coherence is essentially limited by the electron spin lifetime ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}\;\lesssim \;1.38{T}_{1,{{{{{{{\rm{e}}}}}}}}}$, and dynamical decoupling at high fields would require the control rate to be high enough to perform multiple decoupling cycles on a timescale shorter than T1,e. A more feasible approach would be to operate in the low-field regime, where electron spin is essentially static. In this case, optimal coherence of the nuclear spin environment would be achieved by synchronizing its dynamical decoupling with the coherent control of the electron central spin qubit. Spectral diffusion was previously observed for individual electron spins subject to fluctuations of the dilute nuclear spin ensembles11. Our results show that the same concept works in reverse, and describes the decoherence of 100% abundant nuclear spin ensembles subject to fluctuations of a single electron in a III–V semiconductor quantum dot. We show experimentally that many-body interactions and inhomogeneous coupling to the common central spin are not obstacles to long coherence storage in a nuclear spin ensemble, which is required to implement recent proposals for QD spin–photon networks with nuclear spin quantum memories7 and registers9. In contrast to previous studies16, we find no signature of decoherence arising from indirect hyperfine-mediated nuclear-nuclear interactions, which are expected to be prominent only below a certain magnetic field. Earlier works, not related to nuclear spin coherence, reported varying upper-boundary values 0.02 − 0.75 T, for the range of magnetic fields where hyperfine-mediated interactions play an important role42,43,44. Our results show that nuclear spin coherence is unaffected by hyperfine-mediated nuclear-nuclear couplings at least down to Bz ≈ 0.25 T, offering a wide range of magnetic fields suitable for long coherence storage. While our experiments are conducted on collective multi-quantum coherent excitations of the nuclear spin ensemble, we expect the same mechanisms and similarly long coherence times for the single-quantum spin-wave excitations. Generation of single nuclear spin waves (single magnons) in quantum dots has been reported recently6, but with short dephasing time (few microseconds). Our results suggest that once inhomogeneity is refocused, the coherence of the spin-wave quantum memories in quantum dots may be extended to milliseconds. The findings of this work on InGaAs/GaAs QDs are expected to apply to high-quality optically active GaAs/AlGaAs QDs, where small intrinsic strain9 holds a promise for even longer coherence and complete control of the hybrid electron-nuclear spin quantum system. We have demonstrated generation of the collective nuclear spin phase, controlled by the electron spin qubit state. The fidelity of this operation is limited by inhomogeneity of the electron-nuclear interactions. This problem can be addressed by operating on small subensembles of nuclear spins with similar hyperfine coupling to the electron spin. Such manipulation can be achieved with spectrally selective control pulses45—this approach is feasible with the high-sensitivity optical techniques, capable of detecting a few-percent fraction of the nuclear spin ensemble, as demonstrated in our experiments. Even without any additional development, we demonstrate that controlled-phase operation on a small fraction (<13%) of nuclear spins can be used for a single-shot high-fidelity readout of the electron spin qubit. The remaining nuclei can be used as a spin-wave quantum memory. Alternatively, the QD nuclear spins can be divided into small subensembles, e.g., by the isotope type (69Ga, 71Ga or 75As), and used to record the electron spin state at multiple timepoints. This for example, can alleviate the need to initialize the electron spin qubit prior to its coherent manipulation—both the initial and final electron spin states can be stored in the nuclei for subsequent optical retrieval. Future work will include exploration of the new opportunities offered by a highly coherent electron-nuclear spin system in individual quantum dots. Sample structures The samples are low-density InAs self-assembled QDs grown on a GaAs substrate using molecular beam epitaxy. The dots are placed between two distributed Bragg reflectors consisting of GaAs and AlAs layers and forming a λ/2 optical cavity. The low temperature ground-state optical emission of the studied QDs is at ≈ 950 nm. The Fermi reservoir is a Si doped GaAs layer (Si concentration ≈ 1.1 × 1018 cm−3), separated from QDs by a GaAs tunnel barrier layer of thickness tB. The samples are processed into planar Schottky diode structure, allowing for the charge state of the dots to be controlled by applying external bias VG to the top metal gate. The studied semiconductor device have been examined previously using photoluminescence, resonance fluorescence and spin lifetime measurement techniques—the detailed results can be found in ref. 33 and the Supplementary Information therein. Electron spin relaxation rates Γe = 1/T1,e measured at low temperature T = 4.5 K are well described by the following model33: where the first term Γe,cotun accounts for the field-independent relaxation induced by electron cotunneling and the second term describes the field-dependent relaxation induced by acoustic phonons. Equation (2) is then substituted into Eq. (1) to find a closed form dependence of the nuclear spin coherence time on the external magnetic field Bz. The phonon mechanism parameters are Γe,ph ≈ 2.27 ± 0.48 ${{{{{{{{\rm{s}}}}}}}}}^{-1}\times {{{{{{{{\rm{T}}}}}}}}}^{-{k}_{{{{{{{{\rm{ph}}}}}}}}}}$ and kph ≈ 4.1 ± 0.13 in both samples33. Cotunneling depends on the barrier thickness. For the tB = 52 nm sample the range of values is 1/Γe,cotun ≈ 1.26 − 1.65 s for different individual QDs. For the tB = 37nm sample the dot-to-dot variation is more pronounced 1/Γe,cotun ≈ 1.2 − 5.8 ms. Electron spin lifetimes have not been measured for the particular QDs used here for nuclear spin coherence studies, and thus we treat Γe,cotun in the tB = 37 nm sample as the only adjustable parameter. The best fit value plotted by the solid line in Fig. 2b is 1/Γe,cotun ≈ 0.96 ms, in good agreement with the range of rates found from direct measurements on other QDs in the same sample. Experimental techniques The sample is placed in a liquid helium bath cryostat equipped with a superconducting magnet, providing a field up to Bz = 8 T, parallel to sample growth direction and optical axis z (Faraday geometry). An aspheric lens is used for optical excitation of the QD and photoluminescence (PL) collection. Diode lasers emitting at 850 nm are used both for optical polarization of the nuclear spins (optical pump pulses) and PL excitation (optical probe pulses). The collected PL is dispersed with a 1 m double grating spectrometer and recorded with a charge-coupled device camera. The changes in the spectral splitting of a negatively charged trion X−, derived from the PL spectra, are used to measure the hyperfine shifts Ehf proportional to the nuclear spin polarization degree (see Supplementary Fig. 3). The oscillating magnetic field Bx⊥z implementing the coherent control of the collective nuclear spin state is produced by a coil placed at a distance of ≈ 0.5 mm from the QD sample. The coil is made of 10 turns of a 0.1 mm diameter enameled copper wire wound on a ≈ 0.4 mm diameter spool in five layers, with two turns in each layer. The coil is fed by a 1 kW rf amplifier through a resonant impedance matching network made of 50 Ω coaxial cables. Optically detected NMR The details of NMR implementation are given in Supplementary Note 3. Overall the experimental cycle follows the timing diagram shown in Fig. 1b. As in previous work16,22,46, the optically induced nuclear spin state is augmented with adiabatic rf frequency sweeps over the inhomogeneously broadened satellite NMR transitions −3/2 ↔ −1/2 and +1/2 ↔ +3/2. The sweeps exchange the populations of the Iz = −3/2 and −1/2 pair of states, as well as populations of the Iz = +1/2 and +3/2 pair. This way the population difference of the Iz = ±1/2 pair is maximized, prior to coherent manipulation of the Iz = ±1/2 subspace. The amplitude of the frequency-swept rf excitation is chosen to produce Rabi frequency between ≈ 1 − 4 kHz, and the typical sweep rates are between 5−10 MHz s−1. In some experiments, such as single-shot measurements of Fig. 3, the same adiabatic sweeps are applied for the second time, after the coherent manipulation, transferring the final populations of the Iz = ±1/2 states back into Iz = ±3/2 states. This gives a factor of ≈3 increase in the variation of the optically detected hyperfine shifts ΔEhf at the expense of a longer experimental time. In the case such second set of sweeps is used, all the measured ΔEhf are divided by 3 to obtain the values directly comparable with the measurements where adiabatic sweeps are applied only after the optical pumping. In all experiments, except for single-shot measurements, the hyperfine shift ΔEhf is acquired by averaging over 15 − 60 pump-rf-probe cycles shown in Fig. 1b to obtain an approximation to a statistical average NMR signal. In echo decay experiments, such as shown in Fig. 1f, the dependence of the echo amplitude on the total free evolution time τevol is fitted with stretched or compressed exponentials $\propto {{{{{{{{\rm{e}}}}}}}}}^{-{({\tau }_{{{{{{{{\rm{evol}}}}}}}}}/{T}_{{{{{{{{\rm{2,N}}}}}}}}})}^{\eta }}$, where η is the parameter describing stretching (η < 1) or compression (η > 1). Coherent control of the nuclear spins is achieved using high power rf pulse bursts with rotating-frame amplitude of up to B1 ≈ 10 mT, which corresponds to laboratory-frame amplitude Bx ≈ 20 mT and 75As Rabi frequency ν1 = 2γB1/(2π) ≈ 140 kHz, where the additional factor of 2 is from the matrix element of the spin-3/2 operator projected onto the Iz = ±1/2 subspace. Owing to the internal strain of the QDs, the quadrupolar shifts of the Iz = ±3/2 nuclear spin states are in MHz range, much larger than ν1. As a result, the Iz = ±3/2 states are strongly detuned, making it possible to perform selective coherent rotations within the Iz = ±1/2 subspace of interest. In order to achieve broadband uniform rotation of the spin ensemble, ν1 must be larger than the resonance spectral broadening of the Iz = ±1/2 subspace. While larger B1 can be achieved by increasing the rf power, the practical limitations arise from the parasitic effects of the rf electric field. Above certain level, typically corresponding to B1 ≈ 5 mT, high power rf pulses are found to induce electron spin flips, which then disrupt the formation of the nuclear spin echo. In single-shot spin echo experiments with short τevol the rf-induced electron spin flips are observed as nearly equal weights of the two modes in the histogram. Consequently, experiments shown in Fig. 3a are conducted at a reduced B1 ≈ 5 mT, where the probability of parasitic electron spin flipping is estimated from fitting to be within <0.05. The downside of a low B1 is the reduced spectral bandwidth of the control pulses, which leads to incomplete rotation for some of the spins and a reduced spin echo amplitude. In those spin echo experiments where the readout is averaged over multiple pump-probe cycles, the contributions of the cycles where electron spin is flipped by the rf field can be ignored, leading to correct spin echo decay time ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{(1e)}$ but with a reduced echo amplitude. Future work may include optimization of rf circuitry with the aim of maximizing B1 while reducing the parasitic rf electric field. Most of the pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance experiments are conducted on the 69Ga isotope due to its favorable balance between the hyperfine shift amplitude, Knight shift inhomogeneity, and the quadrupolar inhomogeneity. Additional results for 75As isotope can be found in Supplementary Note 4. Estimate of the number of nuclei used for single-shot electron spin detection The single-shot NMR experiments presented in Fig. 3 are conducted on 75As nuclei, which have 100% natural abundance and thus make up 50% of all the nuclei in a QD, the rest being the group-III Ga, In and possibly some Al nuclei. The nuclear spin polarization degree produced by optical pumping is estimated to be ∣ρN∣ ≈ 0.65 (refs. 47,48), which corresponds to a dimensionless inverse spin temperature ∣β∣ ≈ 0.98 in a Boltzmann distribution of the nuclear spin level population probabilities $p({I}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}}})\propto \exp (\beta {I}_{{{{{{{{\rm{z}}}}}}}}})$. The nuclei that are initially in the Iz = ±3/2 states are transferred into the Iz = ±1/2 states by adiabatic rf frequency sweeps—only these nuclei contribute to NMR signal, and from the p(Iz) distribution their fraction is ≈0.67. Finally, the reduced rf amplitude used in single-shot NMR (75As CT Rabi frequency ν1 ≈ 70 kHz) results in selective rf pulses, which excite only the nuclei whose NMR frequencies are within the pulse bandwidth ∝ ν1. In spin echo experiments, such lowering of the rf amplitude results in spin echo amplitude that is a factor of ≈0.38 smaller compared to the echo amplitude in experiments conducted with the highest possible rf amplitude. Combining all these factors we find an upper estimate <0.5 × 0.67 × 0.38 ≈ 0.13 of the fraction of the QD nuclei taking part in a single-shot detection of the electron spin state. With the total number of nuclei estimated to be N ≈ 4 × 104 in the studied dots33, this corresponds to ≈5000 nuclei participating in electron spin detection. Estimate of the single-shot electron spin readout fidelity and its limiting factors The histograms of the single-shot quadrature NMR signal ΔEhf shown in Fig. 3c are fitted with a double Gaussian function ${A}_{(-)}{2}^{-{\left(\frac{{{\Delta }}{E}_{{{{{{{{\rm{hf}}}}}}}}}+{{\Delta }}{E}_{{{{{{{{\rm{hf}}}}}}}},0}/2}{w/2}\right)}^{2}}+{A}_{(+)}{2}^{-{\left(\frac{{{\Delta }}{E}_{{{{{{{{\rm{hf}}}}}}}}}-{{\Delta }}{E}_{{{{{{{{\rm{hf}}}}}}}},0}/2}{w/2}\right)}^{2}}$, where ΔEhf,0 is the splitting of the two modes, w is the full width at half maximum of each mode peak and A(+) (A(−)) is the amplitude of the mode corresponding to positive (negative) average hyperfine shift variation ΔEhf. The relative difference of the amplitudes reflects the electron spin polarization degree ρe = (A(+) − A(−))/(A(+) + A(−)). For the measurement at τevol = 0.3 μs in Fig. 3c we find ΔEhf,0 ≈ 1.75 μeV, and the width w ≈ 0.67 μeV determined by collection efficiency and spectral resolution of the instruments used to analyze QD PL. When the quadrature NMR signal ΔEhf is measured, it is interpreted as electron spin state sz = +1/2 (sz = −1/2) for ΔEhf > 0 (ΔEhf < 0). Thus, the total probability of correct detection is Taking the integrals we find for the readout fidelity: where erf is the standard Gauss error function. Evaluating this for the measurement with τevol = 0.3 μs, we find F ≈ 0.9989. This is the value quoted in the main text above and it is determined by the accuracy with which the collective nuclear spin polarization of the quantum dot is readout optically. Increasing the optical probe duration TProbe increases the number of the PL photons collected and reduces w, thus improving the measurement accuracy of the spectral splitting variation ΔEhf. However, if TProbe is too long, it depolarizes the nuclei and reduces the separation ΔEhf,0 of the histogram modes, thus reducing the readout fidelity. Therefore, there is an optimal probe duration TProbe, which maximizes the fidelity F. In our experiments TProbe is set to this optimal value. Further improvement of the electron spin readout fidelity can be achieved using, e.g., solid immersion lenses49 in order to increase probe PL photon collection without the need for a longer TProbe. Even for a perfect (noise-free) optical probing, the readout fidelity is limited by the flips of the electron spin during its conversion into the nuclear spin coherence. The conversion takes place both during the free evolution time τevol, and partially during the π/2 control pulses of the (π/2)x − τevol − (π/2)y sequence. Simple calculations show that for any realistic distribution of the inhomogeneous Knight shifts, the peak amplitude of the quadrature signal generated by the (π/2)x − τevol − (π/2)y sequence is reached when the evolution time approximately equals the dephasing time ${\tau }_{{{{{{{{\rm{evol}}}}}}}}}\approx {T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}$. However, in the experiment (Fig. 3c), the quadruature signal (splitting ΔEhf,0 of the modes) is maximized at τevol = 0.3 μs, much shorter than ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}\approx 4.5$ μs. This suggests that some conversion takes place during the control pulses, whose duration is tπ/2 = 3.75 μs. Owing to the spin locking50 arising when the nuclear spin control pulses are strong (i.e., Rabi frequency of the rf pulse ν1 ≈ 70 kHz is sufficiently large compared to Knight shift broadening δνe ≈ 30 kHz), the effect of the electron spin flips during rf excitation is smaller than during the free evolution. Thus, we estimate that the effective conversion time τconv in our experiment is longer than τevol = 0.3 μs, but does not exceed ${T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}\approx 4.5$ μs. By increasing the rf field amplitude B1, one can achieve τconv ≈ τevol. The probability that the electron spin is preserved during its conversion into nuclear spin is ≈ 1 − (τconv/T1,e). Taking τconv ≈ 1 μs and T1,e ≈ 90 μs, measured previously33 at high magnetic field Bz = 7.8 T, we find the fidelity upper bound of ≈ 0.99. Electron spin flips occurring at random times during the conversion result in quadrature nuclear spin polarization values spread over the entire range [−ΔEhf,0/2, + ΔEhf,0/2]. Such additional signal must appear as broad background in the histograms of Fig. 3c, but in practice is too small to be observed directly, explaining why the fidelity derived from Gaussian fitting exceeds the upper bound associated with electron spin flips. On the other hand, the role of the electron spin flips during the conversion stage of the readout can be suppressed if magnetic field is reduced to ≤2 T, where T1,e ≥ 10 ms (ref. 33), and the fidelity would be governed by the statistical noise in the optically detected hyperfine shift ΔEhf, as derived in the previous paragraph. In summary, the overall fidelity of the electron spin readout is limited by the strongest of the two competing effects. One mechanism is due to the electron spin flips taking place during its conversion into the nuclear spin coherence—this factor is largely related to the quality of the electron spin qubit, and would affect any readout method. The resulting fundamental limit on fidelity ${\approx}1-({T}_{2,{{{{{{{\rm{N}}}}}}}}}^{* ,(1e)}/{T}_{1,{{{{{{{\rm{e}}}}}}}}})$ can exceed 0.9999 for QDs at reasonably low few-Tesla magnetic fields. The other mechanism is related to the second stage of the readout, where the nuclear spin coherence is retrieved optically. 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This Magic Kitchen Bin Turns Chicken Bones and Food Scraps Into Dirt Overnight I tested the Mill smart kitchen bin. It turns most of your kitchen scraps into future chicken feed or plant fuel for the garden. But is it worth the pricey subscription? Mill kitchen bin - Grinds most kitchen scraps into odorless dirt - Makes very little noise - Cut my kitchen waste by more than half - Meant to ease two environmental burdens: food waste and factory farming - Has a sleek, minimalist look - Cheaper than most private curbside compost services Don't like - Expensive monthly subscription - Company is not yet using material for chicken feed -Some bins turn scraps into something closer to compost No matter how much we fight food waste, there will always be some scraps destined for the landfill. Unless you're composting regularly -- be it by choice or local mandate -- you're sending far more waste out the door and into the garbage system than needed. But composting has its drawbacks. It takes time, space and planning. And then there's the odor and sliminess to consider. The past few years have seen the emergence of a new crop of kitchen composters that aim to reduce the amount of food scraps that end up in household trash cans and local landfills. The Mill bin is the latest and perhaps most ambitious at-home approach to food waste diversion. Most of these at-home food recyclers don't actually make compost, but they do jump-start the process. The Mill bin has a different eco-friendly future in mind for your spoiled meat and discarded celery stalks -- and the chickens are loving it. "Huh?" you say? Read on... The Mill bin doesn't make compost -- and that's OK Mill doesn't claim that its bin makes compost like some its competitors -- the Lomi and Reencle among them -- and that's by design. Instead, Mill's approach involves a closed-loop subscription service where apple cores, avocado pits and moldy bread are ground and dried inside a leased smart bin and sent back to be sold as an ingredient for making chicken feed. Mill argues those other machines can't make real compost that quickly anyhow. "It is scientifically impossible to make compost overnight," Mill President Harry Tannenbaum told CNET in an email, "which is why we are very careful not to call the Mill kitchen bin a composter or what it makes 'compost.' Any company or product claiming to make compost overnight is greenwashing, and taking advantage of people who want to do the right thing." Mill's novel system is meant to curb food waste in the home while also providing a sustainable source of livestock food that lessens the need for industrial farming. For context, growing food is a massive drag on the environment. It demands about 20% of US land and more than 30% of the energy we produce, according to a study by the University of California, Davis. An estimated 36% of food grown globally is used to feed livestock, as reported by National Geographic. Read more: Nope, You Can't Recycle Black Plastic Takeout Boxes. Here's What You Can Recycle Mill's idea makes good sense, and the company has received favorable legal rulings and recommendations on its way to getting the bin's output deemed suitable for use in chicken feed -- but it's not used for making chicken feed, as of this writing. I decided to see how the Mill bin worked in practice. Using the sleek smart bin was easy, and it cut my weekly household waste by at least half. It functions as efficiently as any smart home trash bin we've tested. But the bottom may fall out for some when you get to Mill's payment plan. 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It handled all the coffee grounds I threw in it and pulverized produce seeds and peels. The Mill bin starts grinding and dehydrating food at whatever time you tell it to via the mobile app. It takes about six hours to complete a cycle, depending on how much material is in the bin, so right before bed made the most sense for me. After a few audible and dog-startling grunts, the Mill eases into action and emits only a soft whirr for the remainder of the cycle. In the morning, like magic, gnarly food scraps have been transformed into something that looks a lot like rich soil or compost. I disposed of shellfish, salmon skin, moldy bread and other classically smelly things in my Mill and never once awoke to an unpleasant odor. The handy app tells you when it's time to empty the contents of the Mill into a prepaid shipping box and schedule a pickup. It's not hard to judge this on your own, though, in case you don't want another mobile app telling you what to do. I couldn't believe how many food scraps I was producing It was revelatory to have a visual representation each day of how much food waste I produce that's typically destined for the landfill. Hucking banana peels and stale crackers happens in small doses over a day or week, but boy does it add up quickly. While I was using the Mill system, I marveled at how seldom I was taking out the trash. That also meant using fewer plastic garbage bags -- another one of the brand's big selling points. What else can you do with the Mill material? Not much To test the processed food's viability, I mixed some with planting soil, roughly half and half, and tried to rehouse an aloe plant. It died within a few days. As a reminder, Mill doesn't claim the output is fit for nourishing plants. I was just hopeful, I guess. On that subject, I spoke with someone about what can be done with Mill material if you choose not to send it back. Sally Brown is a research professor at the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington and a self-proclaimed soil nerd. She told me that though dirt alone can't support plants, it can be mixed with mature soil in your yard or garden, where it'll continue to compost on its own and eventually deliver nutrients to the surrounding flora. Using a ratio of 1-to-10 (Mill dirt to soil) is recommended. While Mill is very clear about its machine not making viable compost, it does give your food scraps a huge headstart if you plan to treat them and turn them into real compost on your own. Mill material can also be safely scattered or diffused in most outdoor areas. Just don't expect a bounty of wildflowers to spring up. The Mill system is great... if you can afford it The Mill bin as an appliance gets a near-perfect score, and on its face the concept is deeply admirable. Mill's program is, in theory, a more powerful fix than most composting systems, since it addresses food waste and provides a sustainable source of food for livestock, which could curb carbon-heavy feed farming. But the cost of Mill's setup can't be ignored. If you can swing the monthly dues, Mill aims to be a more comprehensive solution to food waste than most options. (Reminder: Chicken feed isn't yet being made with the material.) But I couldn't quite justify it, particularly when my city now offers a free, albeit stinkier, way to recycle food scraps at scale. Your other options for kitchen scraps Classic composting The cheapest fix for food waste is classic at-home composting, but it's tricky to do and takes dedication and commitment. It's also an odorous affair, particularly if you live in tight quarters or up several flights of stairs and can't get the food waste outside immediately. Freezing food scraps until you can transport them to an outdoor pile helps. Here's our guide to starting a compost pile and our step-by-step explainer on how to build a (surprisingly not gross) worm farm for composting. Other curbside compost services Other private compost pickup services exist, but most don't include a smart bin. They'll retrieve your kitchen waste every week to be reused or recycled in other ways. They typically cost anywhere from $25 to $40 a month, depending on where you live. Cheaper smart kitchen bins and countertop composters All three of Mill's competitors offer countertop models that are hundreds of dollars cheaper. The Lomi by Pela, which we tested in 2022, is $500 for the machine but can be had for as little as $300 on sale. Vitamix's FoodCycler, one that we're currently testing, starts at $400 for the base FC-50 model. The Lomi and FoodCycler also have recurring costs in the form of pads and filters. For Lomi, they'll run you about $9 per month. Reencle, which makes the boldest claims about turning food scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer in two days using microbes that emulate the human digestive system, sells a composter that starts at $500. Dr. Brown, who works with Mill, told me you can't really make true compost that quickly. We're planning to test this model to see if it can. Food waste is too big a problem for one appliance. But every little bit helps An estimated 30% to 40% of the food supply is wasted each year, according to the US Department of Agriculture. That's more than 131 billion pounds of food that otherwise could be consumed. About 45% of that waste happens in the home, which is an awful lot but still leaves more than 50% that occurs in restaurants, retailers, supermarkets and on farms. As with many other proposed solutions to sprawling environmental problems, Mill's fix would be a drop in the bucket -- but every drop helps. To make a real impact in positive waste diversion, Mill's program would need to be adopted at scale. At $33 a month, that seems unlikely, but a large-scale government contract with the virtuous home tech brand might be a natural fit. Is the Mill kitchen bin worth it? As a decades-long city dweller, I've considered the curbing of kitchen waste to be a largely improbable notion. Though recent municipal composting mandates have been encouraging, including in Brooklyn, where I live. With a free compost program available to me, I couldn't justify the recurring cost for Mill. But if your budget allows or you were planning to pay for curbside recycling anyway, there's no good reason not to tag into Mill's smart food recycling system. The chickens will love you for it.
Taking care of the child is a natural impulse. The law makes it obligatory. Besides, it would be irrational if anyone has the intention to cut and run from the duty. What Happens if You Don't Pay Child Support in Canada?- is a weird question apparently to a single parent the same way. But everyone has issues, even after paying child support. But this one is a natural one- Can I claim my own child as a dependent? Concrete knowledge of almost anything helps the best to attain an effective outcome. And, it doesn't alter for today's topic. Therefore, let's dive into our topic. Who to Claim as a Dependent? A dependent relies on another person who provides financial support. When a parent is in charge of the child, they get some benefits if that is defined as the pre-condition to be called child support. Why should it be a parent's or a guardian's concern to have a dependent, and legally? Indeed it comes with advantages. It's not about getting the benefit, but, in another way, it helps them to manage a family with a friendly and well-off environment. Lets' know everything with other 'whats'. How Can a Child be a Dependent? There are 4 types of common dependents- - Children and grandchildren - Parents and grandparent - Brother and sisters - Nieces, nephews, aunts, or uncles It's important to provide the child with at least 6 months of support. That includes shelter, food, clothing, etc. Both the conditions should meet to qualify for becoming a dependent. What qualifies your child as a dependent is roughly based on these 2 criteria. - The child must be younger than the person who claims. The age limit can be 19 and 24 at the end of the year. The second age limit is permissible if the child attends a college. - For the "permanently and totally disabled", there is no age limit. So, it is certain that answer to the question— Can I claim my own child as a dependent—is Yes. And, that follows some rules with them being qualifying. Sometimes it's also you to be eligible to some extent mentioned earlier. Who Can You Claim as a Dependent Other Than Your Child? The overall fit to be a dependent, the child can be among son, daughter, brother, sister, stepchild, eligible foster child, half-brother, half-sister, adopted child, or their offspring. In some cases, elderly parents are also considered dependent if their son or daughter has taken care of them. Like regular times, it also provides tax benefits. To claim parents as dependents, one must provide over half-year support in the respective tax year. There are some criteria and relative calculations to determine the qualification to be dependents. Therefore, it does not essentially have to be the children to be dependent. Even brothers and sisters from blood relations can also be dependent like the children are with the fundamental constraints. It is to remember that it is not possible to claim a person dependent who himself claims to have a dependent. It is also a subject to matter if the person takes personal exemption for himself. Benefits of Claiming a Child as a Dependent To have dependents, a person gets access to several personal allowances as tax credits. The taxable income will be lower than before. That ultimately reduces the tax amount one should pay, resulting in lower tax liability. For a single dependent, the tax will be reduced by $2000. The amount or the rate may change every tax year. Final Words Every parent wants the betterment of their children. And the state exactly expects so. A successful union is possible after sincerity and caring for a child. It makes individual families together as a nation. A person may take multiple steps for the same purpose. The ways or approaches can be different. Additionally, some benefits are entertained as a sign of appreciation or a reward or support. Maybe this article was merely a part of your random section. But, one shouldn't abstain from knowledge and its utilization. For now, our advice to you is to follow and gain the available offers staying in the ground of law. One last thing, if a child is married, before claiming them as a dependent, there are certain matters to contemplate, such as if they file a joint return.
As children grow up, it is important to provide them with creative outlets that can not only help them learn but also develop their motor skills. A coloring book is one such tool that helps children explore their creativity and imagination while also being fun and engaging. The Space Odyssey Coloring Book for Girls is a perfect example of a coloring book that can not only provide entertainment but also promote learning.Here are some reasons why the Space Odyssey Coloring Book for Girls is a great choice for young children:The space-themed coloring pages are not only visually appealing but also educational, as they introduce children to the vast universe and the various celestial bodies that exist within it.The coloring book is designed specifically for girls, which is a great way to promote gender-inclusivity and encourage young girls to pursue their interests in science and technology.The Space Odyssey Coloring Book for Girls is not just limited to girls, but boys can also enjoy it.The coloring book is suitable for children of all ages, making it a great gift for birthdays or holidays.Coloring is a great way to relieve stress and anxiety, and can help children develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.In conclusion, the Space Odyssey Coloring Book for Girls is a great tool for children to explore their creativity and imagination while also learning about the vast universe around them. It is a fun and engaging activity that can provide hours of entertainment for young children, while also promoting learning and development.
If you're a web developer, you're probably familiar with the endless stream of new JavaScript frameworks that seem to pop up every week. One minute it's Angular, the next it's Vue, and then React is back in style again. Trying to keep up with the latest trends in web frameworks can feel like an endless game of whack-a-mole, leaving you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. Well, fear not, because there's a new kid on the block that's worth paying attention to: Svelte. Yes, I know what you're thinking — "Not another new framework!" But trust me, Svelte is different. It's a revolutionary approach to building web applications that's both simple and powerful. In fact, Svelte is so efficient that it may even make you wonder why you bothered with those other frameworks in the first place. Introduction: The never-ending stream of JavaScript frameworks Web development can be complex, with a multitude of frameworks to choose from. React is a popular framework known for its virtual DOM and modular design, but it can have a steep learning curve and require a lot of boilerplate code. That's where Svelte comes in — a new, innovative approach that simplifies development by compiling your code at build time for faster, more efficient code that's easier to maintain and debug. In this blog post, I'll introduce you to Svelte and show you why it's the framework you've been looking for. Whether you're a seasoned web developer or just starting out, you're sure to find something to love about Svelte. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of Svelte! What is Svelte, and why should you care? At its core, Svelte is a component-based framework for building user interfaces. What sets Svelte apart is its approach to rendering — unlike other frameworks that rely on a virtual DOM to manage updates to the UI, Svelte compiles your code at build time. This means that your application doesn't have to do any heavy lifting during runtime, resulting in faster, more efficient code. So why should you care? Well, for starters, Svelte is incredibly easy to use. Its syntax is straightforward and intuitive, which means you can start building components and applications with minimal ramp-up time. Additionally, because Svelte handles most of the work at compile time, you can focus on building great user experiences instead of worrying about performance and optimization. But that's just the beginning. Svelte also offers a number of other benefits, including a small footprint, easy integration with other libraries, and a vibrant community of developers who are passionate about making web development easier and more accessible. The advantages of using Svelte So what makes Svelte such an attractive alternative to React? Here are some of the key advantages of using Svelte for your next web development project: Write Less Code Svelte is designed to help you write less code. With Svelte, you can build boilerplate-free components using the languages you already know — HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This makes it easy to build great user experiences without getting bogged down in unnecessary boilerplate code. Take the example of adding two numbers in Svelte: let a = 1; let b = 2; <input type="number" bind:value={a}> <input type="number" bind:value={b}> <p>{a} + {b} = {a + b}</p> In Svelte, all you need to do is define two variables (let a = 1; let b = 2;), bind them to input fields, and display the sum in a paragraph tag ({a} + {b} = {a + b}). Let's try to do the same thing in React: import React, { useState } from 'react'; export default () => { const [a, setA] = useState(1); const [b, setB] = useState(2); function handleChangeA(event) { function handleChangeB(event) { return ( <input type="number" value={a} onChange={handleChangeA}/> <input type="number" value={b} onChange={handleChangeB}/> <p>{a} + {b} = {a + b}</p> On the other hand, in React, you need to define state variables (useState), write event handler functions (handleChangeA and handleChangeB), bind the input fields to the state variables, and display the sum in a div tag. As you can see, Svelte allows you to achieve the same result with much less code, making it quicker and easier to develop applications. No Virtual DOM In React, the virtual DOM is a lightweight, abstract copy of the actual DOM that is used to optimize rendering performance. React compares the virtual DOM to the previous version and calculates the minimum changes required to update the real DOM accordingly, resulting in """faster """and more """efficient """ updates to the UI. Unlike React, Svelte doesn't rely on a virtual DOM to manage updates to the user interface. Instead, Svelte compiles your code to tiny, framework-less vanilla JS. This means that your app starts fast and stays fast, without any of the overhead that can slow down your application's performance. Truly Reactive With Svelte, you don't need to use complex state management libraries. Svelte brings reactivity to JavaScript itself, making it easy to build complex applications without getting bogged down in state management. This makes it easier to focus on building great user experiences, rather than worrying about the underlying implementation details. In Svelte, the equivalent of React's state management is called "stores". Svelte stores provide a better way to manage and share data across components compared to React's state management. Svelte stores are reactive, meaning that any change to the store will automatically trigger a re-render of any component that uses that store. This eliminates the need for complex and error-prone state management code. Svelte stores are also more flexible than React's state management. They can be easily shared across components, making it easy to pass data between different parts of your application. Additionally, Svelte stores can be created from any data source, including APIs or databases, making it easy to integrate with external services. Furthermore, Svelte's stores are more performant than React's state management. Svelte stores have a smaller memory footprint and are optimized for performance, which means that your application will be faster and more efficient. An example of using Svelte Stores: import { writable } from 'svelte/store'; const UsersStore = writable([ name: 'vaishnav', website: 'vaishnav.tech', gender: 'male', twitter: 'vaishnav_mk1', export default UsersStore; import UsersStore from '../Store.js'; let users; UsersStore.subscribe((data) => { users = data; Overall, Svelte stores provide a simpler, more flexible, and more performant way to manage data in your application compared to React's state management. Insanely Small Bundle Size In addition, Svelte's compiler analyzes your code and removes any unused components, resulting in even smaller bundle sizes. This means that your users are not forced to download unnecessary code, making your application more efficient and faster to load. Overall, Svelte's small bundle size is a major advantage for developers who want to build fast, lightweight web applications. Whether you're building a standalone web application or part of a larger ecosystem, Svelte makes it easier to build great user experiences with less code and fewer headaches. Learning Curve Compared to React, Svelte has a relatively shallow learning curve. This is partly due to the fact that Svelte's syntax is more straightforward and closer to traditional HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. In Svelte, you don't have to worry about learning complex concepts such as JSX or the virtual DOM. Svelte also has a smaller API surface area than React, which makes it easier to get started and build projects quickly. Additionally, Svelte's documentation is well-organized and user-friendly, with plenty of examples and explanations. The framework also has a vibrant community that is welcoming and supportive of newcomers. With Svelte, you can get up and running quickly and start building your application without getting bogged down by complex setup or configuration. So, who is using Svelte? Svelte has gained popularity among developers and companies in recent years, and it has been adopted by several well-known brands and websites. Some examples of companies using Svelte include The New York Times, Spotify, IBM, and most recently, Apple Music. These companies have chosen Svelte for its simplicity, ease of use, and ability to create high-performance applications with a small footprint. As more and more companies adopt Svelte, it is becoming an increasingly popular choice for web developers looking for a modern, efficient framework. Svelte's Popularity: The Numbers Speak for Themselves - Svelte has reached 66.6k stars on GitHub. - SvelteKit is currently considered the 2nd most loved framework, with a 75 love to 25 dread ratio. - Usage of Svelte has increased from 8% to 20% in the last 2 years, which indicates 150% growth. - Svelte provides developers with one of the highest satisfaction rates among developers. - Svelte is the first choice for developers when it comes to naming frameworks they'd like to learn in the future. The Future is Svelte In conclusion, Svelte is a blazingly fast 🚀, powerful and efficient framework that is quickly gaining popularity in the web development community. With its emphasis on minimalism, simplicity, and fast performance, it's no surprise that big companies like Apple Music, IBM, and The New York Times have adopted it. Let's face it, with the dumpster fire that is useState and useEffect in React, it's time to give Svelte a try. Plus, its growing community and its status as the second most loved framework in Stack Overflow's 2022 survey speak for themselves. So, if you're a developer who values speed, simplicity, and an intuitive development experience, give Svelte a chance. You won't regret it, and that's a promise! 💖
Murud Janjira Beach is located along the Konkan coast in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Its golden sands and clear blue water make it a perfect destination for weekened & to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The word 'Murud' is derived from the Konkani word'morod' & the Arabic word Jazeera meaning Island. One of the highlights of murud janjira beach is the historic Jala-durga (water fort) or janjira fort. This fort stands proudly in the Arabian Sea, just 500 metres off the coast. It was built in the 17th century by Malik Amber, an Abyssinian Muslim who served the Ahmednagar sultanate. Janjira Fort Marathas tried to conquer the fort but failed largely due to its impregnable defence & strategic location. The Britishers conquered this fort in the 18th century and used it as for naval base and prison. One of the remarkable features of Janjira fort is its architecture. This island fort is built entirely out of local basalt rocks. It is considered one of the strongest marine forts in India. Another island fort 'Padmadurg' or Kasa fort, can be seen near Janjira fort, which was built by Chhatrapati Sambhaji, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj, to challenge Janjira. Visitors can enter the Janjira fort by taking a short boat ride from Rajapuri village on the coast. There are several accommodation options near the beach, ranging from budget guesthouses to luxury resorts. The local seafood is a must-try. Tourists can also visit Phansad Wildlife sanctuary, located 18 km from the beach. This sanctuary offers Nature stay in the form of tents and camping inside the sanctuary. Different types of species and wildlife can be spotted here. So, if you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday, plan your trip to Murud Janjira. How to Reach? From Mumbai- Murud Janjira is approximately 150 kilometers from Mumbai. By Road: Journey takes about 3 to 4 hours by Mumbai-Goa Highway (NH66) and then the Pen-Khopoli-Mahad-Murud route to reach the beach. State transport buses and private buses also operates from Mumbai to Murud. By Train: The nearest railway station is Roha railway station, 35 kms away from murud janjira. From Roha, you can take a cab or bus to reach Murud Janjira. From Pune: By Road: Murud Janjira is approximately 180 kilometers from Pune, and the journey takes about 4 to 5 hours. You can take the Pune-Bangalore Highway (NH48) and then the Tamhini Ghat Road to reach Murud Janjira. Best time to visit: during the winter months, from November to February as the weather is pleasant with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 30°C, making it ideal for beach activities and sightseeing. Nearby Attractions- - Phansad Wildlife sanctuary - Korlai Fort - Kashid Beach - Ghosalgad Fort - Khar Amboli Dam Murud Raigad - Murud janjira, padmadurg fort
Examples of Failed Businesses in Uganda As a business enthusiast, it`s always interesting to study the successes and failures of businesses in different countries. In Uganda, the entrepreneurial spirit is strong, but not every business venture succeeds. Let`s take look Examples of Failed Businesses in Uganda learn them. Case Studies Case studies can provide valuable insights into the reasons behind business failures. One notable example is the collapse of Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda. Despite government investment and efforts to revive the airline, it ultimately failed due to mismanagement, lack of proper infrastructure, and competition from other airlines. Table: Reasons Business Failures Uganda Reason \| Percentage \| Lack Capital \| 30% \| Poor Management \| 25% \| Market Saturation \| 20% \| Legal/Regulatory Issues \| 15% \| Technological Obsolescence \| 10% \| Personal Reflections Studying the failures of businesses in Uganda has been an eye-opening experience. Clear many reasons business failures universal, lack capital poor management. However, the specific challenges faced by businesses in Uganda, such as market saturation and regulatory issues, also provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs. Learning from the mistakes of others is essential for success in the business world. By studying Examples of Failed Businesses in Uganda, gain better understanding challenges pitfalls entrepreneurs face country. Armed with this knowledge, we can strive to create stronger, more resilient businesses in the future. Legal Questions Answers Examples of Failed Businesses in Uganda Legal Question \| Answer \| 1. What are some common reasons for business failure in Uganda? \| Failed businesses in Uganda often struggle due to lack of proper financial planning, insufficient market research, and inadequate management skills. These factors can lead to unsustainable operations and eventual closure. \| 2. What legal obligations do business owners have when their business fails in Uganda? \| Business owners in Uganda are legally obligated to fulfill any outstanding financial obligations, such as paying off debts and compensating employees. Failure result legal action creditors employees. \| 3. How does bankruptcy law apply to failed businesses in Uganda? \| Bankruptcy law in Uganda provides a framework for businesses to restructure or liquidate their assets in order to settle their debts. This legal process can offer a path to financial recovery for struggling businesses. \| 4. Can business owners be held personally liable for the debts of a failed business in Uganda? \| Under certain circumstances, business owners in Uganda can be held personally liable for the debts of their failed business, especially if they engaged in fraudulent or negligent behavior. It is crucial for business owners to understand their legal responsibilities. \| 5. What legal options do employees have when a business fails to pay their salaries in Uganda? \| Employees Uganda right pursue legal action failed business failed pay salaries. They can seek compensation through labor laws and employment regulations. \| 6. Are there any government assistance programs available for failed businesses in Uganda? \| The Ugandan government offers various programs and initiatives to support struggling businesses, including financial assistance, business development resources, and access to markets. Business owners should explore these options to find potential assistance. \| 7. What legal considerations should business owners keep in mind when shutting down a failed business in Uganda? \| When shutting down a failed business in Uganda, business owners must adhere to legal requirements such as settling outstanding debts, notifying employees and stakeholders, and complying with regulatory procedures. Failure to do so can result in legal repercussions. \| 8. Can creditors seize personal assets of business owners to settle business debts in Uganda? \| In Uganda, creditors can pursue legal action to seize personal assets of business owners to settle business debts under certain circumstances. Business owners should seek legal advice to understand their rights and options in such situations. \| 9. How does company law regulate the dissolution of failed businesses in Uganda? \| Company law in Uganda outlines the legal procedures for the dissolution of failed businesses, including the distribution of assets, settlement of debts, and formal closure of the business entity. Compliance with company law is essential to avoid legal complications. \| 10. What legal implications do business owners face if they attempt to evade debts by closing a business in Uganda? \| Business owners who attempt to evade debts by closing a business in Uganda can face severe legal implications, including accusations of fraud, potential lawsuits, and damage to their professional reputation. It is crucial for business owners to prioritize legal compliance in all financial matters. \| Legal Contract: Examples of Failed Businesses in Uganda This contract entered on this day ____ ______, 20__, by between parties involved discussion Examples of Failed Businesses in Uganda. 1. Definitions \| 1.1 "Parties" means the individuals or entities involved in the discussion of failed businesses in Uganda. \| 1.2 "Examples of failed businesses" refers to specific instances of businesses in Uganda that have ceased operations due to various reasons. \| 1.3 "Uganda" refers to the Republic of Uganda, a country located in East Africa. \| 2. Purpose \| 2.1 The purpose contract facilitate legal professional discussion Examples of Failed Businesses in Uganda, including reasons failure legal implications involved. \| 3. Legal Obligations \| 3.1 Each party involved in the discussion agrees to adhere to the laws and regulations of Uganda pertaining to business practices and confidentiality. \| 3.2 Any information shared about failed businesses in Uganda shall be treated with the utmost confidentiality and shall not be disclosed to any third parties without the express consent of the disclosing party. \| 4. Governing Law \| 4.1 This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda. \| 5. Signatures \| 5. Date \| ____________________________ \| _______________ \| ____________________________ \| _______________ \|
L:O: To understand other places and their traditions. Beth wyt ti'n meddwl? 1. What can you find out about France? Green Chilli: Give 3 facts on France. Orange Chilli: List 5 facts on France. At least one must include data. Red Chilli: List 7 facts on France. At least one must include data. At least one must be linked to the capital city. Here are some resources and videos to help your research: France Research Chillis 2. The Tour de France covers a large distance. I wonder, how many kilometres do they get through? Green Chilli - Add up stages 1 to 5. How many kilometres will they cover? Orange Chilli - Add up all the "Mountain" stages. How many kilometres will they cover in the mountains? Red Chilli - Add up all the stages. How many kilometres will they cover in total this year? Click the Tour de France image for the data: ACE: What can you find out about the different jerseys for the Tour de France? Click on the Image below for information to analyse to support you: 3. The French have a motto, "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité." I wonder, what does this mean? Click on the French flag to find out more: 4. Think of the French songs and phrases we have learnt so far. Create a short script between two people greeting each other in French. Salut = Hi Bonjour = Hello Au revoir = Goodbye A plus tard = See you Ca va? = How are you? Ca va bien! = I am good Ca va mal = Not so good Comme ci comme ca = I'm ok Merci = Thank you Je m'appelle ... = My name is ... Et toi? = And you? How many can you combine in your script? 5. Recreate your own piece of art using one or more of France's famous landmarks as your inspiration. Create a travel guide (persuasive leaflet) for visiting France. Cofia: Remember your steps from literacy.
Polypropylene is the polymer material that make up the majority of hernia and pelvic meshes even though there are known problems with the material. Women today diagnosed with incontinence will likely be presented with a mesh option. She needs to understand the difference between a TOT and TVT pelvic mesh so she can make an informed choice. Reports on the Essure birth control device are still being gathered by the FDA even though the device was taken off the market in late 2018. Essure was another questionable device marketed to women. Mesh Medical Device News Desk No matter what stage you are in your journey with polypropylene (PP) pelvic and hernia mesh, this free e-book is a val… Monique Sanders is a prolapse expert who turned to natural remedies to resolve her own problems. She turned to natural remedies and shares what you might ask your doctor who suggests mesh or surgery. You are not the patient, you are the physician, is the mantra of an education program promoted by the Whole Woman program, created by RN Christine Kent When women were injured by the birth control device Essure, they became the driving force behind the removal of the controversial device from the market. Members of the Mesh Awareness Movement (MAM) are featured in the new documentary, The Bleeding Edge, which premiered in NYC in April 2018, highlighting women's medical devices that harm. Dr. Vladimir Iakovlev is a pathologist who has studied more than 500 explanted polypropylene and bovine/ porcine meshes for hernia and pelvic repair. Scar tissue shrinks mesh. Infections can be fatal. Dr. Robert Bendavid, Shouldice Clinic, Toronto, flew to London to participate in the Parliamentary debate initiated by the patient group, Sling the Mesh. Dr. Robert Bendavid, Shouldice Hospital, Toronto Mesh Medical Device News Desk, September 2017 ~ Dr. Robert Bendavid is a leading hernia surgeon wit… What the heck is polypropylene? It's the polymer plastic that makes up many medical devices. But is it biocompatible? When Money Mixes with Medicine, Industry Influences get a Foothold with the FDA due to financial influences. Breast Implants, particularly textured variety, have been linked to biofilm and small cell lymphoma. Failed Pelvic Mesh to be Used to Lift Breasts According to its patent application filed by one of the founding fathers of pelvic mesh. Using Plastic for Permanent Implants may not have been the most biocompatible choice of industry, especially when you consider a lifetime of contact with bodily fluids. Public Citizen is going back in time 25 years to look at the big picture of penalties Big Pharma has paid for violating consumer protection laws - $35.7 billion. Fantastic researcher and friend, Suzanne McClain has always been the most competent person in digging through the U.S. Food and Drug data on the origins of mesh. Johnson & Johnson was supposed to be holding thousands of pages of documents in preparation for defective mesh trials, instead, the documents disappeared, destroyed by the company. Was it intentional? The following was sent from a consultancy group, Frost & Sullivan. An analyst says more work is needed to determine if polypropylene is safe for human implantation. Polypropylene (PP) mesh September 28, 2012 ~ The following was sent from a consultancy group, Frost & Sullivan. Chemical, Materials and Research Ana… The front-page headlines in Europe concern substandard and defective breast implants made by the French company Poly Implants Protheses (PIP), made with machine grade silicone. WikiCommons, woman in Mexico, Adam Jones PhD Mesh Medical Device News Desk, January 18, 2017 ~ The woman is 34 years old and lives in a southern stat… Judge Joseph Goodwin Part Two - Mesh Medical Device News Desk, June 29, 2017 ~ The Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) system allows a select few law firm… Judge Joseph R. Goodwin, Charleston, WV Judge Goodwin instructed the jury just before 5pm on this Day 8 of the Huskey v. Ethicon. The Judge who has ... Vitamin D Walgreens October 8, 2012 ~ The purpose of this evaluation was to determine if vitamin D deficiency was linked to women with pelvic floor …
Introduction to Management Accounting Information Welcome to the exciting business of Management Accounting, where timely information is essential to unlocking more effective decisions-making strategies. In the current business climate, staying ahead of the curve requires more than simply crunching figures – it requires real-time information that allows leaders to deal with challenges with agility and accuracy. Let's explore the importance of accurate management accounting data and discover how it can transform your strategy for achieving the success of your business. The Role of Timeliness in Management Accounting In the field of management accounting timing plays a vital function in providing precise and current information that aids in decisions. The timely management accounting data allows managers to remain active and flexible in the fast-paced world of business. Insuring that financial information is current and readily accessible whenever needed, companies are able to make quick, informed decisions. Real-time monitoring of the key performance indicators allows proactive steps to be implemented quickly. It also improves the accuracy of budget projections and forecasts since historical data is relevant and reflects the actual situation. With this information businesses are able to adjust plans energetically to changes in external and market conditions. Furthermore, having easy access to management accounting information, which helps leaders spot patterns early and take advantage of opportunities before they are lost. It aids in strategic planning by providing an accurate picture about the overall financial condition of an company at any point in moment. Advantages of Timely Management Accounting Information A timely accounting system for management offers numerous benefits to companies that are striving to succeed. Being able to access current financial information allows decision makers to recognize patterns and trends quickly. This data in real time allows for proactive actions instead of reactive ones and enables agility when responding to changes in the market. A timely management accounting report improves forecasting accuracy because it provides an accurate view of the company's financial condition. With this information companies can make educated forecasts about the future and adapt their strategies to meet these expectations. Furthermore, quick access to relevant information allows managers to find gaps in efficiency or opportunities to save money quickly. Through addressing issues quickly businesses can improve their processes and increase profits over the long term. The benefits of having timely Management Accounting Information are undisputed – from better capacity to make decisions, to better management of financial outcome and planning for strategic purposes. Real Life Examples of Timely Management Accounting Impacting Decision Making Imagine a company in the manufacturing industry experiencing an abrupt improve in the cost of raw materials because of unexpected market fluctuations. With accurate management accounting information, the finance team swiftly determines the problem and sends cost analysis reports for people who make the decisions. Based on the information The company is able to modify pricing strategies and look into alternatives to suppliers prior to competitors. This proactive strategy will not only benefit to maintain profit margins, but improves the trust of customers by avoiding price increases. In another instance the retail chain utilizes real-time sales information in their accounting management system, to pinpoint products that are not performing well. By quickly reallocating funds and prioritizing high margin items, they maximize the profitability of their business without compromising satisfaction with customers. How to Ensure Timely Management Accounting Information To assure accurate management accounting information businesses must set up efficient processes and systems. This involves the creation of regular schedules for reporting and making use of technology to speed up data gathering and analysis. Automation plays an important part in streamlining the collection of financial data, decreasing errors made by humans, and making the process of reporting faster. Cloud-based accounting software can provide real-time access to crucial data from any place anytime. Communication between departments is vital for a timely management accounting. It is essential to establish clear guidelines on the frequency of communication and what kind of information should be provided to aid decisions quickly. The importance of timely reporting to provide accurate financial data is crucial. Through fostering a culture that is a fan of timely reporting, companies can assure that managers have access to the most current information for making quick and informed decisions. Challenges and Solutions for Timely Management Accounting In order to ensure timely accounting and management data, companies typically face a variety of challenges. A common problem is the dependence upon manual entry processes which are susceptible to delays and errors. This could result in incorrect or outdated financial reports being provided to decision makers. Another issue is the lack of integration between various systems that track financial information, resulting in scattered data that are difficult to consolidate quickly. In addition, the lack of resources and knowledge in the department of finance could make it difficult to prepare timely and efficient Management Accounting Information. To tackle these issues organizations should invest in automated tools that can streamline data collection and reporting procedures. With an integrated solution for software development, companies can increase the speed and accuracy of producing management accounting data. The training of employees on desirable methods to enter data and analyze it could help benefit increase efficiency and decrease the number of errors that occur in reporting. Conclusion: The Crucial Role of Timeliness in Driving Better Decision Making In today's business environment that is constantly changing and a constant flow of information on management accounting plays an essential role in improving decision-making. Through accessing current and accurate financial information, businesses are able to make educated strategic choices which positively affect the bottom line. It allows businesses to respond quickly to changes in market conditions and identify growth opportunities and identify the potential risk before they become overwhelming. Making sure that the management accounting information is available quickly requires efficient methods and systems. When they prioritize timeliness in their management accounting, companies can procure an advantage in the marketplace through making quick and decisive decisions based upon accurate information. In a world which rapidity and flexibility are the primary elements of success, making use of current financial information is crucial to stay ahead of the pack and growing sustainably. Remember that time is money, especially when making good business decisions based on solid management accounting information.
An LLC offers personal liability protections for actions of the business, but also has tax advantages. Is an LLC the right structure for startups like. Double taxation. Both the corporation and its shareholders pay tax on their income, leading to double taxation. A corporation also pays corporate taxes. An LLC. No, you do not need a separate LLC tax filing or return. Because LLCs are registered with the states they do not require federal returns. So, unless the LLC. Form is just the personal tax return individuals file each year. However, LLC members have to attach Schedule E or Schedule C for their share of profits. Federal Income Tax. When it comes to federal income tax, an LLC is a "pass-through entity." This means that the LLC itself does not pay taxes on business income. Members can choose how they are taxed. They can be treated as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation. The most common tax option of an LLC is. Otherwise, an LLC's default filing status determines how it reports and pays income taxes, as outlined: The member (owner) reports the LLC's income tax. Under Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Section and the related regulations, an LLC must have the same classification for both California and federal tax. File Form online for Partnership & Multi-Member LLC business taxes with TaxAct. View our additional products, resources, tools and more. What is the LLC Default Tax Classification? By default, a single-member LLC is taxed as an entity disregarded as separate from its owner (a sole proprietorship). Members must report self-employment taxes on a Schedule SE. LLC members are responsible for paying the entire % (% for Social Security and % for. The Texas franchise tax is a privilege tax imposed on each taxable entity formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas. Filing as a single-member LLC. For tax, the IRS treats one-member LLCs equal to sole-proprietorships. Sole member LLCs report all losses and profits on the. LLC/Partnership Tax Information. All Domestic and Foreign Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, and General Partnerships formed or registered in. Multiple-member LLCs (Partnership): Form ; S Corporation: Form S; Corporation: Form LLCs can also consult IRS Publication Tax Issues for. How are Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) taxed for Louisiana income and franchise tax purposes? An LLC is treated and taxed in the same manner for Louisiana. An LLC isn't a separate tax entity. Instead, LLCs are taxed as corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships. Learn how an LLC and its members are. For example, if the LLC is treated as a sole proprietorship for federal income tax purposes and its income is reported on its owner's federal Form , U.S. This essentially means that an LLC will need to pay a percentage on its "net surplus" (all net assets of the LLC minus contributions by members). The "No Tax. taxes and fees, processing nearly $ billion and more than 10 million tax If the LLC filing its federal income tax return as a partnership has other. By default, an LLC pays taxes as a sole proprietorship, which includes self-employment tax on your total profits. An LLC can elect to instead be taxed as an S. If an LLC is taxed as a partnership or a disregarded entity, its tax items will flow through to the member(s). The LLC will not have to pay any entity-level tax. LLCs do not pay taxes on their profits directly. Their profits and losses are passed through to members, who report them on their individual tax returns. Many states require LLCs to file an annual or biennial report and pay an accompanying tax or fee. Your LLC will likely also have to pay some form of business. Corporations, partnerships, or LLCs that do business or own property in Georgia or receive income from Georgia sources; Any partnership or LLC that is treated. The pass-through taxation of an LLC means that business income is not taxed at the entity level. Instead, any LLC income or loss as shown on this return is. Single-member LLCs are automatically taxed like sole proprietorships. The LLC's income and expenses are reported on Schedule C of their personal income tax. LLC members are subject to the % combined self-employment tax (% for social security and % for Medicare). A benefit of doing business in Texas is. The tax imposed by KRS is a tax imposed on those entities with limited liability in the state of Kentucky and not an income tax. Therefore, the.
Recalls are a well-established global practice; from time to time they are announced by almost all manufacturers of not only cars, but also any other industrial products. But since a car is considered a source of increased danger, it is recalls in the automotive industry that attract the most attention and cause the greatest resonance. Check if your car is covered by a recall campaign. Sometimes manufacturers will recall their cars because of substandard parts or workmanship and repair them for free, regardless of the warranty. This is called a recall campaign. More information on 2013 INFINITI JX35 recalls can be found in this database. It may be useful to use online problems resource that shows automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by vehicle owners. The problems are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, component, and specific issue. See also an updated list of 2013 INFINITI JX35 problems before buying a used car. 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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ or TMD) is a discomforting condition that affects millions across the globe. Characterized jaw pain or stiffness in the jaw, it can lead to a significant disruption in a person's daily life. Among the various symptoms that manifest, the occurrence of TMJ flare-ups is quite common. Knowing how to treat TMJ flare up can be of immense help in these scenarios. This article explores the different aspects of TMJ flare-up, its causes, symptoms, and most importantly, how to combat it. Understanding TMJ Flare Up TMJ flare-up is a condition where a person with TMJ undergoes a sudden onset or worsening of symptoms. It could be due to various factors, from dietary habits to emotional stress. Recognizing these triggers is the first step towards knowing how to treat TMJ flare up. Identifying the Triggers of TMJ Flare Up TMJ flare-ups are often triggered by certain actions or behaviors that strain the temporomandibular joint. The following are some common triggers: Emotional stress can lead to involuntary teeth grinding or jaw clenching, which can exacerbate TMJ symptoms. Teeth Grinding Known as bruxism, this habit, especially during sleep, puts additional pressure on the jaw, leading to a TMJ flare-up. Sleep Disordered Breathing Issues A sleep disordered breathing issue especially at night time can trigger a TMJ flare-up. Poor Posture A forward head posture or slouching can lead to neck strain and jaw discomfort, thereby triggering TMJ symptoms. Recognizing the Symptoms of TMJ Flare Up Understanding how to treat TMJ flare up involves recognizing TMD symptoms. The symptoms may vary from person to person, but here are some commonly observed ones: increased tenderness around the facial muscles, a decrease in the range of motion of the jaw, popping or cracking sounds with jaw movement, intense, band-like headaches, a dull, non-specific ear pain, muscle pain, neck pain and shoulder, swelling around the TMJ area, and/or tension or clenching in the jaw. Duration and Relief A TMJ flare-up's duration can vary vastly among individuals, ranging from a few hours to several weeks. The key here is to act swiftly because, with TMJ disorders, pain often leads to more pain, setting the stage for a more severe flare-up. How Long Do TMJ Flare Ups Last? The duration of a TMJ flare-up can range from a few hours to several weeks, depending on the individual and the severity of the condition. It's crucial to start addressing the symptoms right away to prevent them from escalating. Providing Relief for TMJ Flare Up The treatment for TMJ flare-ups needs to be tailored to the individual's unique needs. An optimal approach is a multi-modal one, combining various techniques. Here's a protocol, coined as the HEALS protocol, that can provide significant relief: H: Hot/Cold Therapy Alternating between hot and cold compresses can provide relief from pain. E: Exercises Gentle exercises can help increase the jaw's range of motion. A: Analgesics Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often preferred for pain relief. L: Lifestyle Incorporating good sleep hygiene and stress reduction techniques can help manage TMJ flare-ups. S: Stress and Strain Reduction Following a TMJ-friendly diet and using an intraoral appliance can alleviate symptoms. Natural Remedies for TMJ Pain Relief In addition to the above, several natural remedies can provide relief from a TMJ flare-up. Targeted Exercises Gentle jaw stretches and muscle exercises can enhance the jaw's range of motion, helping reduce TMJ symptoms. Consult a healthcare provider to learn about TMJ-specific exercises. Adjust Your Diet Switching to an anti-inflammatory diet consisting of easy-to-eat cooked foods can reduce joint deterioration and swelling. Avoid foods that might exacerbate joint inflammation, such as those containing refined grains or added sugars. Rest and Relax Stress is a known trigger for TMJ symptoms. Incorporating self-care and relaxation techniques like deep breathing, mediating, stretching, exercising, guided imagery, massage therapy, and yoga can help reduce stress and promote better sleep. Hot and Cold Therapy Applying hot or cold packs to the affected area can improve circulation and relax tense jaw muscles. Some people find more relief using ice as it can decrease nerve transmissions in pain fibers and override pain sensations while heat can be used to increase blood flow. Wear a Bite Guard If you have a habit of grinding or clenching your teeth, wearing a bite guard can prevent these habits, thereby helping manage TMJ symptoms. Seeking Professional Help for TMJ Flare Up While these home remedies can provide temporary relief, it's essential to seek professional help for long-term solutions. A TMJ specialist or a neuromuscular dentist can help identify the cause of your TMJ flare-ups and develop a personalized treatment plan. Living with temporomandibular disorders can be challenging, and flare-ups can significantly impact your quality of life. Knowing how to treat TMJ flare up can equip you to manage these episodes better. Remember to seek help from professionals like the team at Comprehensive Family Dental for a thorough evaluation and customized treatment plan. With the right care and management strategies, you can reduce the frequency and severity of TMJ flare-ups, paving the way for a pain-free life.
In the fast-paced world of venture capital-backed startups, founders face immense pressures that can take a toll on their mental health. Managing a business with high stakes and high expectations often leads to stress, anxiety, and even burnout. Yet, a founder's mental well-being is crucial not only for personal health but also for the success and sustainability of their business. As a licensed psychologist and successful entrepreneur myself, I understand these challenges firsthand. I'm trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an empirically-validated approach that effectively treats depression, anxiety, and burnout. ACT incorporates a significant focus on mindfulness and teaching skills to manage stress and emotional turbulence effectively. This blog aims to explore how mindfulness and ACT can help VC-backed founders maintain their mental and physical health without compromising their business demands. Understanding Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Mindfulness involves maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment with openness, curiosity, and non-judgment. It is practiced through methods like meditation, which involves sitting quietly and paying attention to thoughts, sounds, the sensations of breathing, or parts of the body. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) expands on these principles by employing mindfulness-based strategies to help individuals engage fully in present activities and change or persist in behavior that aligns with personal values despite potential psychological obstacles. For entrepreneurs, ACT offers a framework to deal with the challenges of running a startup by promoting acceptance of the uncontrollable and focusing on action that enriches life and business. Scientific Evidence Supporting Mindfulness and ACT Research consistently shows that mindfulness meditation can help decrease anxiety and depression and improve emotional reactivity and cognitive focus. ACT, particularly, has been evidenced to reduce work-related stress in numerous studies. One notable study reported that employees trained in ACT showed significantly lower stress levels and higher mental health compared to a control group. Furthermore, ACT's effectiveness extends beyond typical therapeutic settings, showing promise in high-pressure environments akin to those faced by founders and CEOs, making it especially relevant for entrepreneurs. Practical Guide to Incorporating ACT and Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine Incorporating ACT and mindfulness into a busy entrepreneurial schedule can start with simple steps: - Set aside time for daily mindfulness practice. Even 10 minutes each day can be beneficial. Use guided meditations from mindfulness apps or simply set a timer and focus on your breath. - Integrate ACT techniques into your weekly routine. Activities like identifying your values and committing to actions that align with those values can be done during quieter moments, such as weekend mornings. - Use mindfulness breaks throughout the day. These can be brief pauses (1-2 minutes) to center yourself amidst a hectic schedule. Focus on your senses or your breathing, acknowledging and then letting go of any intrusive thoughts. How ACT and Mindfulness Enhance Business Decision-Making Mindfulness and ACT foster better decision-making by enhancing psychological flexibility, which allows founders to respond to business challenges with openness and creativity. This mental state helps in reducing impulsivity—making decisions more deliberate and thought-out. Improved focus and clarity can lead to more innovative solutions and strategies, directly benefiting business operations and growth. Linking Counseling, ACT, Mindfulness, and Business Growth Professional counseling, particularly when combined with ACT, offers a structured approach to managing stress and enhancing personal effectiveness. For VC-backed founders, this combination not only supports mental health but also provides tools for sustaining business growth. Counseling can help explore deeper personal challenges that may affect business decisions, while ACT strategies can be directly applied to improve resilience and adaptability in business practices. For VC-backed founders, embracing mindfulness and ACT is not just about improving personal well-being—it is a strategic investment in their business's health and longevity. These practices equip founders with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of their roles, enhancing their ability to lead with resilience and insight. Therapy For VC-Founders Who Realize Their Business Growth Will Always Be Impacted By Their Mental Health As a VC-backed founder, the pressures of business can often lead to neglect of personal and family well-being, but it doesn't have to be this way. By understanding and applying the strategies discussed, from managing stress and anxiety to engaging in professional counseling, you can maintain your mental health and enhance your business performance. Remember, taking care of your mental health benefits you personally and has a direct impact on your business's success. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of entrepreneurship and need support, don't hesitate to reach out for professional counseling. I'm a fellow founder that works with other founders who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and burnout. Please note that I can only see residents in the states listed HERE. 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Uroleucon is one of the largest genera of Macrosiphini, with 216 known species; it is one of the few genera of Aphidinae to have a diversification in South America, with 15 native species and 1 subspecies. Moreover, 7 introduced species have been recorded in South America. Five new species from Argentina are described herein: Uroleucon malarguense Ortego and Nieto Nafría, sp. nov., U. mendocinum Mier Durante and Ortego, sp. nov., U. patagonicum Nieto Nafría and Seco Fernández, sp. nov., U. payuniense Ortego and Nieto Nafría, sp. nov., and U. riojanum Nieto Nafría and Mier Durante, sp. nov. One Palearctic species, U. jaceae (Linnaeus), has been recorded for the first time in South America, and thus 28 species and 1 subspecies are now known from South America. Uroleucon essigi Carvalho and U. chilense (Essig) are recorded for the first time from Argentina, and 20 of these 29 taxa are known for this country. New morphological and bionomic data from some previously known species are given. Alate viviparous females of U. gochnatiae Delfino and oviparae and males of U. bereticum (Blanchard) and U. macolai (Blanchard) are described. A taxonomic discussion about native South American species of Uroleucon is given, and we include them at present in the subgenus Lambersius. A key is provided for the identification of apterous and alate viviparous females. How to translate text using browser tools 1 March 2007 The genus Uroleucon (Hemiptera: Aphididae: Macrosiphini) in Argentina, with descriptions five new species Juan M. Nieto Nafría, M. Pilar Mier Durante, Jaime Ortego, M. Victoria Seco Fernández It is not available for individual sale. This article is only available to subscribers. It is not available for individual sale. It is not available for individual sale.
One of the keys to a sound financial strategy is spending less than you take in, and then finding a way to put your excess to work. A money management approach involves creating budgets to understand and make decisions about where your money is going. It also involves knowing where you may be able to put your excess cash to work. Saving for College 101 Here's a crash course on saving for college. Have A Question About This Topic? How to Budget as a Couple Conversations about finances about budgeting can be a touchy subject, especially if you have different views about spending. Setting Your Family's Financial Values Set your family's financial values; cast a vision for the future. Talk to your parents and kids. Discuss all options. What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances. Financially Savvy at Six Figures Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income. Understanding FDIC Insurance FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question. Are You in the "Sandwich Generation?" Are you part of the "sandwich generation" that's raising your kids and caring for your parents? These insights are for you. View all articles Paying Off a Credit Card Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card. What Is My Current Cash Flow? Assess whether you are running "in the black" or "in the red" each month. Historical Inflation This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power. View all calculators Saving for College 101 Here's a crash course on saving for college. Once Upon a Goal Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does. The Power of Compound Interest Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments. The Latte Lie and Other Myths Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction. Keeping Up with the Joneses Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff? The Cost of Procrastination Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time. View all videos
Global climate response to anthropogenic aerosol indirect effects: Present day and year 2100 Aerosol indirect effects (AIE) are a principal source of uncertainty in future climate predictions. The present study investigates the equilibrium response of the climate system to present-day and future AIE using the general circulation model (GCM), Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) III. A diagnostic formulation correlating cloud droplet number concentration (N_c) with concentrations of aerosol soluble ions is developed as a basis for the calculation. Explicit dependence on N_c is introduced in the treatments of liquid-phase stratiform clouds in GISS III. The model is able to reproduce the general patterns of present-day cloud frequency, droplet size, and radiative balance observed by CloudSat, Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer, and Earth Radiation Budget Experiment. For perturbations of N_c from preindustrial to present day, a net AIE forcing of −1.67 W m^(−2) is estimated, with a global mean surface cooling of 1.12 K, precipitation reduction of 3.36%, a southward shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and a hydrological sensitivity of +3.00% K^(−1). For estimated perturbations of N_c from present day to year 2100, a net AIE forcing of −0.58 W m^(−2), a surface cooling of 0.47 K, and a decrease in precipitation of 1.7% are predicted. Sensitivity calculations show that the assumption of a background minimum N_c value has more significant effects on AIE forcing in the future than on that in present day. When AIE-related processes are included in the GCM, a decrease in stratiform precipitation is predicted over future greenhouse gas (GHG)-induced warming scenario, as opposed to the predicted increase when only GHG and aerosol direct effects are considered. Additional Information © 2010 by the American Geophysical Union. Received 12 December 2008; revised 6 January 2010; accepted 7 January 2010; published 26 June 2010. The authors would like to thank Nicholas Meskhidze and Rafaella Sotiropoulou for providing the MODIS data set and Jefferey Jonas for assisting the computation of Q‐flux fields. This work was supported by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Earth Observing System Interdisciplinary Science Program (EOS‐IDS) and NASA grant NNX08AL85G. Athanasios Nenes acknowledges support from a NASA New Investigator Award. Hong Liao was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (grants 90711004 and 40775083) and by National Basic Research Program of China (grant 2006CB403706).Attached Files Published - Chen2010p10797J_Geophys_Res-Atmos.pdf Name \| Size \| Download all \| 4.4 MB \| Preview Download \| Additional details - Eprint ID - 19117 - Resolver ID - CaltechAUTHORS:20100720-085423874 - 90711004 - National Natural Science Foundation of China - 40775083 - National Natural Science Foundation of China - National Basic Research Program of China - Created 2010-07-30Created from EPrint's datestamp field - Updated 2023-02-22Created from EPrint's last_modified field
Within the subject of medication, efficient intervention ceaselessly is dependent upon early detection. Alzheimer's illness is a neurological dysfunction that progresses over time and poses a big problem due to its delicate onset and complex development. And when IT involves the tough enterprise of Alzheimer's illness – that reminiscence maze all of us hope to keep away from – the sport is altering, due to the superhero duo of medication and synthetic intelligence (AI). 1. Understanding the Alzheimer Mysteries Alzheimer's is a neurological dysfunction that performs hide-and-seek with our minds. IT tiptoes in and not using a grand entrance, making early detection a puzzle that healthcare professionals desperately need to resolve. The delicate onset and complex development of this reminiscence thief have been a big problem. Conventionally, prognosis comes later, after signs seem, which restricts out there remedies and worsens the prognosis for sufferers. 2. The Promise of AI Healthcare is being remodeled by synthetic intelligence, notably within the prognosis of Alzheimer's. AI helps medical professionals perceive how atmosphere, way of life, and genes have an effect on the chance of Alzheimer's illness by using huge quantities of information and cutting-edge Technology. IT makes use of a wide range of information sources, together with mind scans, genetics, and each day routines, to foretell Alzheimer's illness early on in some circumstances, even earlier than signs manifest. 3. Unveiling Early Threat Components The power of AI to establish early danger elements which will elude conventional diagnostic strategies is without doubt one of the most superb achievements in Alzheimer's analysis. AI makes use of complicated algorithms to comb by way of monumental datasets to establish minute patterns and correlations. This permits the detection of predictive biomarkers, which point out the onset of Alzheimer's lengthy earlier than signs seem. AI sheds mild on the intricate net of variables that contribute to the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's illness, starting from modifications in mind connectivity to aberrant protein deposition and metabolic dysregulation. 4. The Function of Neuroimaging AI's secret weapon? Neuroimaging! IT is like giving AI a pair of tremendous spy glasses to see what goes down in our brains. AI seems to be at issues like cortical thinning, hippocampal atrophy, and the sneaky amyloid-beta deposition. With this data, medical doctors could make a transfer earlier than the villain takes over. 5. From Genomics to Life-style Components AI goes past neuroimaging into the sector of genomics, analyzing genetic variants related to an elevated danger of Alzheimer's illness. AI makes use of genetic profiles to establish high-risk people, offering alternatives for tailor-made therapies and focused interventions. AI isn't just brainy; IT is your way of life buddy too, preserving a verify on sleep, train, and mind video games to chop the percentages of assembly Alzheimer's. 6. Empowering Precision Drugs A brand new period of precision medication in Alzheimer's care is being ushered in by the mixing of AI-driven predictive fashions into medical apply. AI assists medical doctors in early detection, paving the way in which for tailor-made remedies and way of life tweaks years earlier than signs pop up. Within the epic battle in opposition to Alzheimer's, AI is our undercover hero, predicting the unhealthy man's strikes and giving us a head begin. IT isn't just about early detection; IT is about crafting a customized plan to kick Alzheimer's to the curb. So, right here is to AI – our cool buddy within the quest for a world the place Alzheimer's has turn out to be a factor of the previous. Keep tuned, of us, as a result of, with AI on our aspect, the longer term seems to be brighter than ever!
Uterine Disease The uterus must be free of obstructions to properly prepare to support the growth of an embryo. Women with uterine disease often have obstructions and/or abnormalities that interfere with the embryo's implantation and growth. Some obstructions, like fibroids and tumours, can be removed laparoscopically or by hysteroscopy. Other abnormalities can be corrected surgically. Pelvic infections, if caught early and treated with antibiotics, can limit damage to the uterus and other reproductive organs. However, serious infections can leave the uterus and fallopian tubes permanently scarred. Related Posts About the PCRM Blog Welcome to the Pacific Fertility Centre for Reproductive Medicine Blog! Nationally and internationally recognized for providing exceptional reproductive care, our team believes in empowering people with the knowledge they need to navigate their unique fertility journeys. From information on the latest fertility treatments to valuable insights on egg donation, surrogacy, and everything in between, the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine Blog is your ultimate resource for all things reproductive care and support. Read on to learn more, and contact us today if you have any questions or want to schedule a new patient appointment.
In the realm of personal injury law, navigating the intricacies of state statutes is crucial for both attorneys and their clients. Missouri's "No Pay No Play" statute stands as a unique provision with significant implications for residents involved in car wrecks. Enacted with the intention of addressing insurance fraud and reducing premiums, this statute has far-reaching consequences for those seeking compensation after an accident. In this article, we delve into the details of Missouri's No Pay No Play law, its impact on personal injury claims, and recent developments in Missouri courts. Understanding Missouri's No Pay No Play Statute Missouri's No Pay No Play statute, codified as Section 303.390 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, essentially limits the ability of uninsured motorists to recover certain damages in personal injury claims arising from car accidents. The statute provides that if a motorist is involved in an accident while uninsured, the motorist may be barred from recovering non-economic damages from the at-fault party, regardless of the severity of their injuries. Non-economic damages typically include compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life—elements that can significantly impact the overall compensation awarded in a personal injury case. By restricting access to these damages, the law is supposed to incentivize drivers to maintain proper insurance coverage, thereby reducing the overall number of uninsured motorists on Missouri's roads. The statute exempts certain individuals from its provisions, such as passengers in uninsured vehicles and pedestrians. It also exempts uninsured motorists harmed by drunk drivers. Moreover, the law provides latitude in cases where the driver's insurance lapsed within the six months preceding the accident due to non-payment or if they reasonably believed they were insured, unaware of their coverage's lapse because of their insurer's failure to communicate effectively. These exceptions acknowledge the varying circumstances of accidents and aim to ensure that innocent parties are not unduly penalized. Impact on Missouri Drivers Non-economic damages are a major component of a personal injury claim for compensation, including those stemming from car wrecks. Medical bills are often adjusted by health insurance companies and the amount actually paid by the health provider and owed by the injured party may be substantially smaller as an item to be reimbursed. Lost income depends on the injured party's employment status and rate of pay and may be non-existent or difficult to prove for homemakers, retirees, and small business owners who do not have a regular salary. These "economic" damage items are finite and can be calculated to the penny. Non-economic damages, which is primarily pain and suffering, on the other hand, are entirely subjective. They could be tremendous depending the severity of the injury, length and difficulty of recovery, or potential progression or permanence of injury. Non-economic damages are often considered a multiplier of the hard costs described above when considering an award for damages in an insurance claim or a lawsuit. So, applying the No Pay No Play statute and preventing recovery for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering is likely to have a drastic effect on the value of a claim by an uninsured motorist in Missouri. In this sense, opponents of the law argue that it robs Missouri citizens of their right to a fair jury trial. Recent Cases from Missouri Courts To gain further insight into the application and interpretation of Missouri's No Pay No Play statute, it is essential to examine recent cases decided by Missouri courts. The issue at this time is that neither the Missouri Supreme Court nor the Missouri appellate courts have yet to address the substance of Section 303.390, so the various trial courts have reached conflicting conclusions. The treatment of the statute in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri is the most recent example of this inconsistency. In Jiles v. Schuster Co., Judge Steven Bough ruled that the No Pay No Play statute violated the constitutional right of Missouri residents to a jury trial and rejected its application. According to Judge Bough: "This statutory language expressly requires a change to the jury's determination of damages and therefore violates the right to jury trial as stated in the Missouri Constitution." Id at 916. In a similar case, Hassell v. Howard, however, his colleague, Chief Judge Beth Phillips, subsequently ruled the statute was not unconstitutional and within the legislature's authority "to abrogate old rights recognized by the common law." 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 253916, *8 (W.D. Mo. 2023). Missouri's No Pay No Play statute represents a significant departure from traditional personal injury law principles and has profound implications for residents involved in car wrecks. By restricting the ability of uninsured motorists to recover certain damages, the statute helps to ensure motorists on our roads are adequately insured. It also, however, severely restricts the claim or lawsuit of the uninsured motorist. The application and interpretation of the statute is still developing and can be confusing, as evidenced by differing opinions from trial courts . Attorneys and their clients must stay informed about developments in the law and seek expert legal guidance to navigate the nuances of Missouri's No Pay No Play statute effectively. Ultimately, understanding the intricacies of this statute is essential for anyone involved in a car wreck in Missouri, whether as a plaintiff, defendant, or insurance provider. If you or a loved one were uninsured during a car wreck, do not hesitate to reach out to Bautista LeRoy's injury lawyers for advice. You must protect your right to fair compensation and may have the No Pay No Play statute improperly applied to your situation.
Israel To Use "Anti-Terrorism" Digital Means to Track Corona Cases, Says Netanyahu While Israel has yet to announce the complete lockdown China enforced when the first infection cases started popping up in Wuhan, it seems to be taking a leaf from China and SARS-veterans like South Korea on another front: digital tracking and monitoring As the number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Israel continues to climb, Israel has announced stricter restrictions such as limiting gatherings to up to 10 people and shutting down all educational institutions, further advising people to work from home, avoid public transportation, and keep a 2-meter distance from one another. All these measures are intended to achieve one thing: flatten the infection curve and limit the spread of the virus in Israel as much as possible to relieve the burden on the healthcare system. While Israel has yet to announce the complete lockdown China enforced when the first infection cases started popping up in Wuhan, the largest city in the Chinese Hubei province, it seems to be taking a leaf from China and from SARS-veterans like South Korea on another front: digital tracking and monitoring. Coronavirus. Photo: Reuters "The aim is to save lives," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a press conference Saturday, urging citizens to abide by the restrictions and do anything in their power to avoid spreading the infection. "The enemy is invisible and we want to detect it. First, we need to identify those that are sick and we operate every tool we have, including digital tools we obtained to fight terrorism." The government does not have a choice on the matter, Netanyahu said. "We are facing a war that demands unique steps, steps that are not simple and it requires some invasion of privacy. This measure was trialed in Wuhan and Israel is one of the only countries that have this ability—and we will use it." Monitoring tools such as those Netanyahu mentioned have been employed in countries such as China and South Korea to help contain the virus. Last week, South Korea announced it would escalate its monitoring with a government-developed smart city system that will utilize data such as surveillance camera footage and credit card transactions to trace patient movements. Taiwan is tracking people via sim cards and through its many containment measures has managed to slow down the spread admirably, though officials warn communal contagion is only a matter of time. Related stories: - Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Trial Postponed as He Upps Domestic Coronavirus Restrictions - Mid-Pandemic, Microsoft Israel Wants to Hire 200 New Employees - Israel Shuts Down Non-Essential Activity as Number of Patients Jumps to 200 While growing anxiety about the virus means people are at least somewhat adhering to restrictions—use of public transportation has dropped by 30% in recent days—there are those who warn of the new measures announced Sunday. Israeli lawyer Jonathan Klinger, who serves as a legal advisor for non-profit organization the Digital Rights Movement, told Israeli news outlet Ynet Saturday that while such cellular monitoring measures are legal in Israel, collecting information on those who are suspected of violating quarantine laws requires a warrant from a judge—but that such warrants require reasonable suspicion and that he hopes no judge will agree to act as a rubber stamp on the issue. Verizon senior developer and activist hacker Ran Bar-Zik and the president of the Israel Internet Association, Karine Nahon, tweeted similar sentiments, and Nitzan Horowitz, leader of left-wing party Meretz, petitioned the Attorney General of Israel, asking no such measures will be enacted until a dedicated parliamentary committee is established to oversee it.
The earliest of a seven-period chronological construction used in Peruvian archaeology, c 9000-1800 BC, starting with the first human occupation and ending with the introduction of ceramic artifacts. It is usually subdivided into six periods and is characterized by a variety of subsistence patterns and by a lack of ceramics. The first two periods (up to 8000 BC) represent a subsistence based on hunting. The third period, c 8000-6000 BC is seen as transitional from hunting to hunting and gathering. Period four c 6000-4000 BC had cyclical, seasonal migration. In Preceramic V, c 4000-2500 BC, the lomas dried up and people tended to be sedentary; agriculture supplied an increasing part of the diet. Large habitation sites, ceremonial centers and agriculture appear increasingly in Preceramic VI c 2500-1800 BC. There are lithic complexes in the Early Preceramic, followed by an Archaic Period with foraging populations and the beginning of domestic and ceremonial architecture. The Preceramic was followed by the Initial Period.
Contract of Adhesion: Legal Definition, Standard Form, Unfair Terms and Legal Protection What is a Contract of Adhesion? A contract of adhesion, commonly referred to as a "standard form contract" or "boilerplate contract," is a pre-drafted agreement presented by the party with superior bargaining power to the other party on a take-it-or-leave-it basis without providing the latter with an opportunity to negotiate its terms, potentially leading to imbalances or inequities favouring the drafter. Contract of Adhesion Legal Meaning In the vast world of contracts and legal agreements, one type of contract often provokes intense debate and scrutiny: the contract of adhesion. From cell phone plans to software licensing agreements, many of us have probably encountered a contract of adhesion without realising it. Contract of Adhesion in Context A contract of adhesion is a standard form agreement drafted unilaterally by the party with superior bargaining power and presented to the other party—usually a consumer or individual—on a non-negotiable, take-it-or-leave-it basis, often containing terms that disproportionately favour the drafter and limit the ability of the weaker party to negotiate or modify the conditions set forth in the contract. These contracts are ubiquitous in modern commerce. When you download software, open a bank account, or book a plane ticket, you often agree to a contract of adhesion. Characteristics of a Contract of Adhesion - Standardised Form: The contract is usually pre-drafted and is standardized for all consumers or users. - No Negotiation: The consumer generally has no chance to negotiate terms and must accept or reject the contract. - Power Imbalance: Typically drafted by the party with more bargaining power, these contracts can heavily favour the drafter's interests. Why Do Contracts of Adhesion Exist? Efficiency: It is impractical for companies to negotiate terms with every consumer individually. Using standard-form contracts speeds up transactions and reduces administrative burdens for many businesses. Consistency: Companies can ensure that the terms of their agreements are consistent across the board, eliminating potential discrepancies or misunderstandings. Risk Management: By setting the terms themselves, businesses can manage risks more effectively, often shifting more liability to the consumer. Potential Issues with Contracts of Adhesion - Unfair Terms: Given the power disparity, there's a potential for terms that are extremely favourable to the drafter and detrimental to the consumer. - Lack of Awareness: Many people don't read the fine print. They may agree to terms without fully understanding their implications. - Enforceability: Some jurisdictions may deem certain clauses or even entire adhesive contracts unenforceable if found unconscionable or oppressive. Legal Protections Against Unfair Adhesive Contracts Recognising the potential for abuse in contracts of adhesion, many legal systems around the world have put in place safeguards: - Unconscionability Doctrine: This common law doctrine, prevalent in U.S. and English law, allows courts to invalidate contracts or clauses that are overly one-sided or oppressive. - Consumer Protection Laws: Many countries have laws to protect consumers from unfair contract terms. In the European Union, for instance, the Unfair Contract Terms Directive protects consumers from unfair terms, likewise the Consumer Rights Act in the UK. - Mandatory Clarity: Some jurisdictions require adhesive contracts to be written in plain, understandable language, ensuring consumers can more easily comprehend their terms. - Voiding of Certain Clauses: Some jurisdictions automatically void certain clauses in adhesive contracts, such as those that waive fundamental rights or remedies. Why Don't Most People Read Or Challenge Contracts of Adhesion? First, the contract of adhesion's sheer length and complexity can be daunting, making them appear complex to those without legal expertise. The legal jargon and fine print often deter individuals from understanding the complete terms. Second, there is a prevalent assumption that these contracts of adhesion are non-negotiable, fostering a sense of resignation. Consumers might feel they lack the power to contest or influence pre-drafted terms. Additionally, the ubiquity of these contracts in everyday transactions, like software installations or online purchases, creates a sense of routine acceptance. Time constraints also play a role; individuals might prioritise immediate benefits over comprehending contract intricacies in fast-paced settings. Furthermore, there is an inherent trust that businesses won't incorporate egregiously unfair terms, though this isn't always warranted. Consequently, many forego detailed scrutiny, relying on good faith or external regulatory protections. Are There Any Industries Where Contracts of Adhesion Are Prohibited Or Restricted? Certain industries and jurisdictions have regulations that either prohibit or restrict the use of contracts of adhesion due to concerns about potential power imbalances and the protection of vulnerable parties. For instance, in the insurance sector, some jurisdictions have laws that ensure policy terms are clear and fair, given the often complex and non-negotiable nature of insurance agreements. Additionally, there might be restrictions to prevent predatory practices in consumer finance and lending, ensuring that consumers fully understand their obligations. Healthcare, especially concerning patient rights, may have guidelines to ensure that individuals are not unknowingly waiving their rights through non-negotiated agreements. Residential housing markets in some places may have limits on certain rental agreement clauses to protect tenants' rights. However, the exact restrictions vary by jurisdiction and are influenced by local legal frameworks and societal values. How Does Arbitration Or Mediation Work With Disputes Arising From Contracts of Adhesion? Arbitration and mediation are alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms often embedded in contracts of adhesion as the primary methods for resolving disagreements. Their inclusion bypasses the traditional, often more time-consuming and expensive, court litigation process. In many contracts of adhesion, especially in consumer service agreements, a mandatory arbitration clause requires disputes to be settled through arbitration rather than court litigation. Such clauses usually detail the arbitration rules, including the arbitrator's appointment and the governing law. Given the nature of these contracts, the terms are standardised and non-negotiable, leading to criticisms that they potentially disadvantage the weaker party. Mediation, on the other hand, is a less formal process wherein a neutral third party facilitates dialogue between disputing parties to reach a mutual resolution. It's less binding than arbitration, and while its use is less common in contracts of adhesion, when present, it serves as a preliminary step before arbitration or litigation. Are There Any Ethical Considerations Associated With The Drafting Of Contracts of Adhesion? Ethical considerations arise when terms are deliberately obfuscated, making them difficult for the average person to understand, or when they surreptitiously waive fundamental rights. Also, hidden fees, penalties, or restrictive clauses can be considered predatory. Lawyers and businesses should, ethically, ensure that such contracts are transparent, fair, and conscionable, not leveraging them as tools to advantage one party at the expense of another unduly. Contracts of adhesion are a double-edged sword. While they are undoubtedly beneficial for streamlining business operations and ensuring consistency, they come with inherent risks due to the power imbalance between the drafting party and the consumer. As with many aspects of law and business, the key lies in achieving a balance: allowing businesses to operate efficiently without sacrificing the rights and interests of consumers.
Desi Ghee - A Glorified Myth? What is Ghee? Ghee is a clarified butter. It doesn't contain water or milk solids. As compared to fat, it is more concentrated. It has been used in Indian cooking since ancient times. 'Ghee' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'Sprinkled'. Ghee does not need to be stored in refrigerators, it is stable at room temperature for many weeks and it may become solid when kept in the refrigerator. Ghee has a longer shelf life than butter. It can be stored in a refrigerator for up to 1 year. What is Ghee made of? Ghee can be made at home using one ingredient only (unsalted butter). The procedure hardly takes 15- 20 minutes. A pound of butter is cut into pieces and added to a pan on low heat. The butter is allowed to melt while removing any milk solids that float on the surface. The butter is heated until the water completely evaporates leaving milk solids in the pan which turn dark brown. The remaining oil is the clarified liquid fat (the ghee). It is allowed to cool and then a coffee filter or cheesecloth is used to strain the ghee into a container with a lid. It is more nutritious than standard clarified butter because it is treated with low heat (under 100 F). What are the uses of ghee? To add flavor to the food. To cook vegetables and meats. As an alternative to butter for lactose-intolerant people. In Indian cuisines like halwa, biryani, naan, etc. Along with ayurvedic medicines which it is called 'Ghrita'. What are the benefits of using ghee? Ghee is a good source of fat for people who are lactose intolerant. Only trace amounts of lactose and casein are present in ghee, which are milk sugars and proteins. One tablespoon of ghee contains 130 grams of calories and 15 grams of fat. Ghee is a saturated fat. One should not consume more than 6 % of calories coming from saturated fats. For eg: In a 2000 kilo-calorie diet per day, 120 calories may come from saturated fats (eg butter, ghee, etc). That means about 2 1/2 teaspoons of ghee (per day). Do not glorify ghee just because Ayurveda says so. All saturated fats are bad, ghee is just one example. Note: For cooking purposes, prefer unsaturated fats: eg vegetable sources (they remain liquid at room temp). Saturated fats are solid at room temp (eg ghee, butter, coconut oil). Avoid trans fat, of course. Dr. Munish Kumar Raizada, MD (Neonatologist), Founder and CEO of MedBound & MedBound Times There are certain benefits of ghee: 1. Good for heart: Ghee has a high concentration of monosaturated omega-3 fatty acids, which is good for the heart and blood vessels. According to various studies, using ghee in a diet can reduce unhealthy cholesterol levels in the body. 2. Good for skin: Ghee helps in the faster healing of wounds by increasing collagen in the skin and making it strong. 3. Less toxic compound: Studies have found that heating ghee can produce a toxic compound called Acrylamide and it is less toxic than the compounds produced by cooking oil. 4. Anti-inflammatory: Ghee contains butyrate, a fatty acid that is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Ghee has been used alongside herbal medicines since ancient times. It is used to treat skin burns and swelling. 5. Increase Vitamin A intake: Ghee boosts vitamin A intake, hence helping to improve eye health and immune functions. 6. Reduce obesity: Ghee contains conjugated linoleic acid which helps to fight obesity and cut body fat. What are the adverse effects of Ghee? 1. Weight Gain: The conjugated linoleic acid has been shown to reduce obesity in people. However, the fact cannot be denied that ghee is a calorie and fat-rich food. Eating excess ghee can cause weight gain. 2. Heart Diseases: When the ghee is produced at high temperature, its cholesterol can oxidize and this oxidized cholesterol is not good for heart health. It can cause blockage in the blood supply causing various conditions. 1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ghee 2. https://www.webmd.com/diet/ghee-good-for-you 3. https://pharmeasy.in/blog/15-amazing-health-benefits-of-ghee/
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common among Australian men over the age of 45 years; most men with LUTS will have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), overactive bladder (OAB), or both. The cause of LUTS should be diagnosed by assessing symptom severity and excluding of medical or pharmaceutical causes. All men with LUTS should undergo digital rectal examination; other diagnostic tools include urine and blood testing, voiding charts and imaging. Depending on disease severity, impact on quality of life, patient preference, presence of complications and fitness for surgery, BPH is managed with watchful waiting, pharmacotherapy (α-blockers or 5-α-reductase inhibitors), minimally invasive surgical therapies or surgery. OAB is initially treated with behavioural therapy; if this is ineffective, pharmacotherapy (usually antimuscarinics) can be used. Patients with LUTS with a provisional diagnosis other than BPH or OAB, or with complications or poor response to pharmacotherapy, should be referred to a urologist. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common among Australian men, with prevalence of one or more symptoms increasing from less than 20% among men aged under 45 years to 48% of men aged 65–79 years1 and 70% of men aged 80 years and over.2 Not all men with LUTS have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and not all men with BPH have LUTS.3 Additionally, symptoms caused by BPH can be difficult to distinguish from those resulting from an overactive bladder (OAB). Most men with LUTS will have either BPH or OAB, or both.4 As BPH can be difficult to distinguish from OAB, it may be more practical to determine whether (a) either BPH or OAB is likely or (b) neither are probable, as patients with BPH and OAB can often be managed in the primary care setting, whereas those with uncertain or other diagnoses may require referral to a urologist. OAB is characterised by urinary frequency, urgency and nocturia,5 whereas patients with BPH may present with any combination of voiding, storage (usually most bothersome) or post-micturition symptoms (Box 1).6 The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) (Box 2) is a validated tool that is used to help determine need for therapy and monitor treatment response. The IPSS ranks symptoms as mild (IPSS 0–7), moderate (8–18) or severe (19–35), and impact on quality of life is rated from 0 (best) to 6 (worst). Although symptom scoring systems are underused in general practice,7 use of the IPSS is encouraged. The IPSS is not a reliable diagnostic tool for LUTS, but serves as a measure of LUTS after the diagnosis is established. Box 3 summarises the investigations recommended for men who present with LUTS. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing should only be considered to support differential diagnosis (to exclude advanced prostate cancer among older men with symptoms of bladder overflow obstruction), treatment decisions and monitoring (when managed with watchful waiting or 5-α-reductase inhibitors [5ARIs]). Although most patients with LUTS due to BPH remain clinically stable in the short-to-medium term,8 BPH is a progressive condition and, over time, patients are at increasing risk of symptom deterioration, acute urinary retention and the need for surgical intervention.9 Risk factors for symptom progression should be considered, as they influence treatment choice (Box 4). The initial approach to a man presenting with LUTS should be to determine whether BPH, OAB or neither is likely (Box 5). Patients with provisional diagnoses other than BPH or OAB should be considered for referral, as should those with disease complications. Patients with a provisional diagnosis of BPH can be treated initially for BPH; if symptoms do not improve, a trial of OAB therapy should be considered. A corresponding approach is applied to patients with a provisional diagnosis of OAB. We recommend that patients whose conditions fail to respond to both BPH and OAB therapy are referred to a urologist. Other indications for referral are summarised in Box 6. There are four types of treatment available for BPH — watchful waiting, pharmacotherapy, minimally invasive surgical therapies (MISTs) and surgery. Selection depends on disease severity, impact on quality of life, patient preference, presence of complications and fitness for surgery.11 Watchful waiting is the monitoring of a patient without medical or surgical intervention; it generally entails education, reassurance, periodic review and lifestyle advice.8 Its rationale is that BPH, left untreated, does not clinically progress in most men with LUTS (about 85% have stable disease 4 years after diagnosis) and few develop urinary retention or other complications.9 Watchful waiting is generally recommended for men with mild-to-moderate symptoms whose quality of life is not impaired and who have no disease complications. There are two classes of medications for BPH — α-blockers and 5ARIs.11 α-Blockers can provide prompt symptom relief but do not prevent disease progression, whereas 5ARIs slow disease progression but may take up to 6 months to alleviate symptoms. Treatment choice depends primarily on prostate size (as estimated by DRE and/or PSA level), impact on quality of life, likelihood of progression and affordability (Box 7). α-Blockers are the main pharmacological treatment for LUTS due to BPH. They act by blocking α1-adrenoceptors in the prostate, with consequent reduction of smooth muscle tone.13 There are three known subtypes of α1-receptors — α1A is predominately expressed in the prostate, α1B in vascular tissue and α1D in the bladder.13 Of the four available α1-blockers, tamsulosin demonstrates selective affinity for α1A and α1D receptors; alfuzosin, prazosin and terazosin show equal affinity for all α1-receptor subtypes.13 Alfuzosin has selective tissue distribution to the prostate. Prazosin has a less favourable side-effect profile than the other medications and requires multiple daily dosing; it is consequently not recommended by overseas BPH guidelines.8,14-16 A comprehensive review of studies comparing α1-blockers concluded that alfuzosin, tamsulosin and terazosin have comparable efficacy with regard to mean improvement in symptom score (30%–45%) and maximal urinary flow rate (15%–30%).13 Alfuzosin and tamsulosin are considered to be better tolerated than terazosin, with fewer cardiovascular adverse effects (dizziness and orthostatic hypotension) and lower rates of treatment discontinuation.13 Other common adverse effects of α-blockers include headaches, asthenia, drowsiness and nasal congestion, although prevalence is similar to placebo.8 With regard to sexual function, abnormal ejaculation is mainly associated with tamsulosin use (incidence, 4%–5%)13 but not with alfuzosin. Patients taking α-blockers should be reviewed 1 month and 6 months after initiation of therapy. Prazosin and terazosin require dose titration, whereas alfuzosin and tamsulosin are commenced at full therapeutic dose.17 Postural blood pressure changes should be monitored upon initiation and dose titration, with caution exercised in patients using concurrent hypotensive therapy. For the one-third of men who do not experience significant symptom reduction with α1-blockers, treatment should be ceased after 1 month.8 5ARIs are recommended for use by men with large prostates (> 30 mL)18 or PSA levels ≥ 1.4 ng/mL.19 By preventing conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, they reduce prostatic volume by 18% to 30% and result in decreased risk of clinical progression, acute urinary retention and surgical intervention.19 5ARIs are less effective than α1-blockers at improving IPSS score (15% v 30%–45%, respectively) and urinary flow rate. Symptomatic benefit can take over 3–6 months of treatment. Accordingly, patients with large prostates and bothersome symptoms requiring prompt relief may benefit from combined therapy. Dutasteride and finasteride are available in Australia.20 Both are similarly efficacious in terms of symptom score and urinary flow rate improvement, with comparable tolerability. Adverse events associated with finasteride include decreased libido (6.4%), impotence (8.1%), decreased ejaculate (3.7%) and uncommonly (< 1%) rash, breast enlargement and breast tenderness.8 Long-term treatment with finasteride reduces PSA; PSA should be multiplied by 2.0 after 1–2 years of treatment, by 2.3 after 2–7 years of treatment and by 2.5 thereafter to allow correct interpretation.21 Patients taking 5ARIs are commonly reviewed 3 and 6 months after initiation. A double-blind, randomised, parallel-group trial of 4844 men with moderate-to-severe symptoms of BPH demonstrated that the combined use of an α1-blocker (tamsulosin) and a 5ARI (dutasteride) conferred significant improvement in symptom score and quality of life than either drug alone (P < 0.001).20 Significant improvements observed from 3 months were maintained for the 4-year follow-up. Recently, fixed-dose combination pills containing tamsulosin 0.4 mg and dutasteride 0.5 mg have become available at a lower cost than the combined cost of the two single agents. These results are consistent with those of another trial that showed combination therapy conferred greater clinical benefit than single drug treatment (P < 0.001).9 Accordingly, men with enlarged prostates should be offered combination therapy after balancing costs and side-effect risks. Saw palmetto, African plum, South African star grass, stinging nettle, and rye pollen are popular herbal remedies for LUTS in Australia. Saw palmetto is the most extensively studied; however, a Cochrane review concluded that it confers "little or no efficacy" in the treatment of BPH symptoms.22 As morbidity from TURP is common, laser surgery is gaining significant popularity. MISTs generally have lower morbidity, but are less effective and are characterised by a higher reoperation rate than more invasive procedures.23 TUIP has symptomatic improvement equivalent to TURP in smaller prostates (≤ 30 mL), but higher rates of subsequent surgery.8 Open prostatectomy is principally considered for very large prostates. Prostatic stents are advocated only in high-risk patients due to common associated morbidity.23 Patients should be advised that these procedures all commonly result in transient storage LUTS. Common early complications following TURP include postoperative bleeding and urinary tract infection. Early urgency incontinence is common (20%–30%) but is unlikely to persist (< 0.5%), and permanent ejaculatory dysfunction occurs in 53%–75% of patients.24 All patients with suspected OAB should be educated regarding bladder training.25 A common approach is as follows: Gradually increase the time between toilet stops, aiming to reduce the number of voids per day to normal (4–6 voids/day and 1–2 voids at night). Upon feeling the urge to urinate, delay urination for 1 minute. Gradually increase the delay to 5 minutes. If the urge passes, don't urinate until the urge returns. Refrain from pre-emptive voids. The abnormal and involuntary contractions of the bladder's detrusor muscle result from stimulation of muscarinic receptors; muscarinic receptor antagonists are accordingly the mainstay of pharmacotherapy. Tricyclic antidepressants (particularly imipramine) and α-blockers can be considered for patients with contraindications to antimuscarinic agents.5 Five antimuscarinics are approved for OAB treatment in Australia: oxybutynin, tolterodine, propantheline (rarely prescribed), solifenacin and darifenacin.17 Oxybutynin is a relatively non-selective antimuscarinic with many years of clinical use; tolterodine is a newer agent and has a similar efficacy and adverse-effect profile. Solifenacin (a competitive, selective M1- and M3-receptor antagonist) and darifenacin (a selective M3-receptor antagonist) are being increasingly used due to their superior adverse effect profiles. The adverse effects of and contraindications to antimuscarinic agents are summarised in Box 8. The approach to management of LUTS among men has changed significantly over the past decade. Much of this has been on the basis of improved understanding of the natural history of LUTS and clinical trials of newer therapeutic options. This process continues to evolve, and it is anticipated that further understanding of individualised risk for BPH progression will see a more tailored approach with the greater use of different combinations of drug therapy in the future. There are currently several newer pharmacological and MIST options at advanced stages of clinical trials, and it is anticipated that a significant additional number of treatment options will become available over the next 5 to 10 years. Resources for doctors and patients are shown in Box 9. 2 The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) 3 Investigations recommended for men presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms Urinalysis and urine microscopy Blood glucose level to screen for diabetes mellitus Creatinine level to exclude renal impairment Prostate-specific antigen level to support differential diagnosis (ie, to exclude advanced prostate cancer among older men with bladder overflow obstruction) and treatment decisions, and to monitor response to therapy (watchful waiting or 5-α-reductase inhibitor use) Involves the recording of date, time of day and night, volume voided and fluid intake over at least 3 days Helps exclude polyuria, which may be misinterpreted as increased frequency, and conditions associated with nocturnal diuresis (eg, heart failure) Postvoid residual (PVR) ultrasound PVR volume > 50 mL has been associated with a higher risk of disease progression in controlled clinical trials; however, PVR may be influenced by voided volume and test conditions. For practical purposes, urology referral should be considered for patients with PVR > 250 mL 4 Risk factors for progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia Age > 70 years10 Increased prostate-specific antigen level (≥ 1.5 ng/mL)10 Enlarged prostate (> 30 mL)9 Severity of lower urinary tract symptoms or worsening of symptoms over time9 Poor urinary flow rate9 Postvoid residual volume > 50 mL Failure to respond to medical therapy Previous episode of acute urinary retention 6 Indications for referral to a urologist Conditions other than benign prostatic hyperplasia and overactive bladder, including: Suspected prostate cancer Meatal stenosis Potential neurological cause Complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia: Urinary retention Urinary tract infection Haematuria or benign prostatic bleeding Uncertain diagnosis Symptoms impair quality of life Poor response to pharmacotherapy Prior genitourinary surgery or trauma Postvoid residual urine volume > 250 mL 7 Pharmacotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia 8 Prescribing antimuscarinic agents 9 Resources for doctors and patients Andrology Australia (http://www.andrologyaustralia.org) provides information on prostate health, including LUTS, PSA testing, BPH and prostate cancer. The Continence Foundation of Australia (http://www.continence. org.au) provides information and courses about prostate disorders and urinary incontinence, and distributes maps of public toilet locations. FingerTip Urology (http://www.bjui.org/FingertipUrology.aspx) provides illustrated slides on "Lower urinary tract symptoms in middle-aged and elderly men". Provenance: Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed. - Henry H Woo1,2 - Michael P Gillman3 - Robert Gardiner4 - Villis Marshall5 - William J Lynch6 - 1 Sydney Urological Associates, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Sydney, NSW. - 2 Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW. - 3 Shore Street West Medical Centre, Brisbane, QLD. - 4 University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD. - 5 Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA. - 6 Department of Urology, St George Medical Centre, Sydney, NSW. We thank Scius Solutions for assistance in the preparation of this manuscript. This contribution was funded by an unrestricted educational grant from Sanofi-Aventis. Henry Woo has received honoraria from Sanofi-Aventis, is a board member for Sanofi-Aventis (Xatral), Ipsen (Diphereline), Hospira (Eligard) and GlaxoSmithKline (Avodart), and has received consultancy fees from American Medical Systems (Greenlight Laser), Janssen-Cilag (Abiraterone), Medivation (MDV3100) and Neotract (Urolift); he also owns stocks in Urolift. He has received payment from AstraZeneca for being a conference organiser, and from Sanofi-Aventis for a conference presentation. He has received payment from GlaxoSmithKline, CSL and Australian Doctor for development of educational presentations. Michael Gillman has received honoraria from Sanofi-Aventis and is a board member for Sanofi-Aventis (Xatral). Robert Gardiner has received honoraria and support to travel to meetings from Sanofi-Aventis. Villis Marshall has received honoraria from Sanofi-Aventis. 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5 Smart College Planning Strategies Unveiled Embarking on the college journey can be as thrilling as it is daunting. With the right strategies in hand, this pivotal chapter can lead to a story of success and personal growth. College planning is more than choosing a school; it's strategic. Think of it as setting the stage for your future. Consider academic fit, finances, and career prospects. Like chess, planning, balancing dreams, and practicalities. Getting it right means a smoother transition to higher education. 1. Financial Forecasting Financial forecasting is the backbone of savvy college planning. It's about more than just saving up; it's predicting future costs, understanding financial aid intricacies, and planning for incidental expenses (because let's face it, those late-night pizza cravings aren't going to pay for themselves). A detailed forecast includes tuition, room, board, books, and personal expenses. 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Karen Horney was a pioneering figure in the field of psychology, whose contributions and theories have had a lasting impact on our understanding of human behavior and development. As one of the first female psychoanalysts, Horney challenged the dominant theories of her time and offered a unique perspective on the role of culture and society in shaping individual personalities. Her work on neurosis, self-psychology, and the influence of early childhood experiences has greatly influenced modern psychoanalytic thought and continues to be a source of inspiration for psychologists and therapists. In this essay, we will explore the major contributions and theories of Karen Horney and their significance in the field of psychology. Karen Horney Karen Horney born Danielsen (16 September 1885 – 4 December 1952) was a German-American psychoanalyst. Her theories questioned some traditional Freudian views, particularly his theory of sexuality, as well as the instinct orientation of psychoanalysis and its genetic psychology. As such, she is often classified as Neo-Freudian. Career and works In 1920, Horney took up a position within the Institute for Psychoanalysis in Berlin, where she lectured on psychoanalysis for several years. She also taught at The New School in New York City. Karl Abraham, a correspondent of Sigmund Freud, regarded Karen Horney as an extensively gifted analyst and teacher of psychoanalysis. By 1923, Oskar Horney's firm had become insolvent, with Oskar developing meningitis soon thereafter. Oskar rapidly became embittered, morose and argumentative. It was also in 1923 that Karen's brother died of a pulmonary infection. Both these events contributed to a worsening of Karen's mental health. She entered into a second state of abject depression; she swam out to sea during a vacation and considered committing suicide. In 1926, Karen and her three daughters moved out of Oskar's house. Four years later, they immigrated to the United States, eventually settling in Brooklyn. Brooklyn was home to a large intellectual community; this was due in part to a high influx of Jewish refugees from Europe, particularly Germany. It was in Brooklyn that Karen became friends with academics such as Erich Fromm and Harry Stack Sullivan, at one point embarking on an intimate relationship with the former, which ended bitterly. Horney quickly set about establishing herself. Her first career posting in the United States was as the Associate Director of the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis. It was while living in Brooklyn that Horney developed and advanced her composite theories regarding neurosis and personality, based on experiences gained from working in psychotherapy. In 1937 she published the book The Neurotic Personality of Our Time, which had wide popular readership. By 1941, Horney was Dean of the American Institute of Psychoanalysis, a training institute for those who were interested in Horney's own organization, the Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis. Horney founded this organization after becoming dissatisfied with the generally strict, orthodox nature of the psychoanalytic community. Horney's deviation from Freudian psychology led to her resigning from her post, and she soon took up teaching in the New York Medical College. She also founded a journal, named the American Journal of Psychoanalysis. She taught at the New York Medical College and continued practicing as a psychiatrist until her death in 1952. Theory of neurosis Horney looked at neurosis in a different light from other psychoanalysts of the time. Her expansive interest in the subject led her to compile a detailed theory of neurosis, with data from her patients. Horney believed neurosis to be a continuous process—with neuroses commonly occurring sporadically in one's lifetime. This was in contrast to the opinions of her contemporaries who believed neurosis was, like more severe mental conditions, a negative malfunction of the mind in response to external stimuli, such as bereavement, divorce or negative experiences during childhood and adolescence. Horney believed these assumptions to be less important, except for influences during childhood. Rather, she placed significant emphasis on parental indifference towards the child, believing that a child's perception of events, as opposed to the parent's intentions, is the key to understanding a person's neurosis. For instance, a child might feel a lack of warmth and affection should a parent make fun of the child's feelings. The parent may also casually neglect to fulfill promises, which in turn could have a detrimental effect on the child's mental state. From her experiences as a psychiatrist, Horney named ten patterns of neurotic needs. These ten needs are based upon things which she thought all humans require to succeed in life. Horney modified these needs somewhat to correspond with what she believed were individuals' neuroses. A neurotic person could theoretically exhibit all of these needs, though in practice much fewer than the ten here need to be present for a person to be considered a neurotic. The ten needs, as set out by Horney, (classified according to her so-called coping strategies) are as follows: Moving Toward People - The need for affection and approval; pleasing others and being liked by them. - The need for a partner; one whom they can love and who will solve all problems. Moving Against People - The need for power; the ability to bend wills and achieve control over others—while most persons seek strength, the neurotic may be desperate for it. - The need to exploit others; to get the better of them. To become manipulative, fostering the belief that people are there simply to be used. - The need for social recognition; prestige and limelight. - The need for personal admiration; for both inner and outer qualities—to be valued. - The need for personal achievement; though virtually all persons wish to make achievements, as with No. 3, the neurotic may be desperate for achievement. Moving Away from People - The need for self sufficiency and independence; while most desire some autonomy, the neurotic may simply wish to discard other individuals entirely. - The need for perfection; while many are driven to perfect their lives in the form of well being, the neurotic may display a fear of being slightly flawed. - Lastly, the need to restrict life practices to within narrow borders; to live as inconspicuous a life as possible. Upon investigating the ten needs further, Horney found she was able to condense them into three broad categories: - Compliance Needs one and two were assimilated into the "compliance" category. This category is seen as a process of "moving towards people", or self-effacement. Under Horney's theory children facing difficulties with parents often use this strategy. Fear of helplessness and abandonment occurs—phenomena Horney refers to as "basic anxiety". Those within the compliance category tend to exhibit a need for affection and approval on the part of their peers. They may also seek out a partner, somebody to confide in, fostering the belief that, in turn, all of life's problems would be solved by the new cohort. A lack of demands and a desire for inconspicuousness both occur in these individuals. - Aggression Needs three through seven were assimilated into the "aggression" category, also called the "moving against people", or the "expansive" solution. Neurotic children or adults within this category often exhibit anger or basic hostility to those around them. That is, there is a need for power, a need for control and exploitation, and a maintenance of a facade of omnipotence. Manipulative qualities aside, under Horney's assertions the aggressive individual may also wish for social recognition, not necessarily in terms of limelight, but in terms of simply being known (perhaps feared) by subordinates and peers alike. In addition, the individual has needs for a degree of personal admiration by those within this person's social circle and, lastly, for raw personal achievement. These characteristics comprise the "aggressive" neurotic type. Aggressive types also tend to keep people away from them. On the other hand, they only care about their wants and needs. They would do whatever they can to be happy and wouldn't desist from hurting anyone. - Detachment Needs eight through ten were assimilated into the "detachment" category, also called the "moving-away-from" or "resigning" solution or a detached personality. As neither aggression nor compliance solve parental indifference, Horney recognized that children might simply try to become self sufficient. The withdrawing neurotic may disregard others in a non-aggressive manner, regarding solitude and independence as the way forth. The stringent needs for perfection comprise another part of this category; those withdrawing may strive for perfection above all else, to the point where being flawed is utterly unacceptable. Everything the "detached" type does must be unassailable and refined. They suppress or deny all feelings towards others, particularly love and hate. Horney saw narcissism quite differently from Freud, Kohut and other mainstream psychoanalytic theorists in that she did not posit a primary narcissism but saw the narcissistic personality as the product of a certain kind of early environment acting on a certain kind of temperament. For her, narcissistic needs and tendencies are not inherent in human nature. Narcissism is different from Horney's other major defensive strategies or solutions in that it is not compensatory. Self-idealization is compensatory in her theory, but it differs from narcissism. All the defensive strategies involve self-idealization, but in the narcissistic solution it tends to be the product of indulgence rather than of deprivation. The narcissist's self-esteem is not strong, however, because it is not based on genuine accomplishments. Mature theory Near the end of her career, Karen Horney summarized her ideas in Neurosis and Human Growth: The Struggle Toward Self-Realization, her major work published in 1950. It is in this book that she summarizes her ideas regarding neurosis, clarifying her three neurotic "solutions" to the stresses of life. The expansive solution became a tripartite combination of narcissistic, perfectionistic and arrogant-vindictive approaches to life. (Horney had previously focused on the psychiatric concept of narcissism in a book published in 1939, New Ways in Psychoanalysis). Her other two neurotic "solutions" were also a refinement of her previous views: self-effacement, or submission to others, and resignation, or detachment from others. She described case studies of symbiotic relationships between arrogant-vindictive and self-effacing individuals, labeling such a relationship bordering on sadomasochism as a morbid dependency. She believed that individuals in the neurotic categories of narcissism and resignation were much less susceptible to such relationships of co-dependency with an arrogant-vindictive neurotic. While non-neurotic individuals may strive for these needs, neurotics exhibit a much deeper, more willful and concentrated desire to fulfill the said needs. Horney, together with fellow psychoanalyst Alfred Adler, formed the Neo-Freudian discipline. While Horney acknowledged and agreed with Freud on many issues, she was also critical of him on several key beliefs. Freud's notion of "penis envy" in particular was subject to genital criticism by Horney. She thought Freud had merely stumbled upon women's jealousy of men's generic power in the world. Horney accepted that penis envy might occur occasionally in neurotic women, but stated that "womb envy" occurs just as much in men: Horney felt that men were envious of a woman's ability to bear children. The degree to which men are driven to success may be merely a substitute for the fact that they cannot carry, nurture and bear children. Horney was bewildered by psychiatrists' tendency to place so much emphasis on the male sexual organ. Horney also reworked the Freudian Oedipal complex of the sexual elements, claiming that the clinging to one parent and jealousy of the other was simply the result of anxiety, caused by a disturbance in the parent-child relationship. Despite these variances with the prevalent Freudian view, Horney strove to reformulate Freudian thought, presenting a holistic, humanistic view of the individual psyche which placed much emphasis on cultural and social differences worldwide. Theory of the self Horney also shared Abraham Maslow's view that self-actualization is something that all people strive for. By "self" she understood the core of one's own being and potential. Horney believed that if we have an accurate conception of our own self, then we are free to realize our potential and achieve what we wish, within reasonable boundaries. Thus, she believed that self-actualization is the healthy person's aim through life—as opposed to the neurotic's clinging to a set of key needs. According to Horney we can have two views of our self: the "real self" and the "ideal self". The real self is who and what we actually are. The ideal self is the type of person we feel that we should be. The real self has the potential for growth, happiness, will power, realization of gifts, etc., but it also has deficiencies. The ideal self is used as a model to assist the real self in developing its potential and achieving self-actualization. (Engler 125) But it is important to know the differences between our ideal and real self. The neurotic person's self is split between an idealized self and a real self. As a result, neurotic individuals feel that they somehow do not live up to the ideal self. They feel that there is a flaw somewhere in comparison to what they "should" be. The goals set out by the neurotic are not realistic, or indeed possible. The real self then degenerates into a "despised self", and the neurotic person assumes that this is the "true" self. Thus, the neurotic is like a clock's pendulum, oscillating between a fallacious "perfection" and a manifestation of self-hate. Horney referred to this phenomenon as the "tyranny of the shoulds" and the neurotic's hopeless "search for glory". She concluded that these ingrained traits of the psyche forever prevent an individual's potential from being actualized unless the cycle of neurosis is somehow broken, through treatment or otherwise. Feminine psychology Horney was also a pioneer in the discipline of feminine psychiatry. As one of the first female psychiatrists, she was the first of her gender to present a paper regarding feminine psychiatry. The fourteen papers she wrote between 1922 and 1937 were amalgamated into a single volume titled Feminine Psychology. As a woman, she felt that the mapping out of trends in female behaviour was a neglected issue. In her essay entitled "The Problem of Feminine Masochism" Horney felt she proved that cultures and societies worldwide encouraged women to be dependent on men for their love, prestige, wealth, care and protection. She pointed out that in the society, a will to please, satiate and overvalue men had emerged. Women were regarded as objects of charm and beauty—at variance with every human being's ultimate purpose of self-actualization. Women, according to Horney, traditionally gain value only through their children and the wider family. She touched further on this subject in her essay "The Distrust Between the Sexes" in which she compared the husband-wife relationship to a parent-child relationship—one of misunderstanding and one which breeds detrimental neuroses. Most notably her work "The Problem of the Monogamous Ideal" was fixed upon marriage, as were six other of Horney's papers. Her essay "Maternal Conflicts" attempted to shed new light on the problems women experience when raising adolescents. Horney believed that both men and women have a motive to be ingenious and productive. Women are able to satisfy this need normally and interiorly—to do this they become pregnant and give birth. Men please this need only through external ways; Horney proposed that the striking accomplishments of men in work or some other field can be viewed as compensation for their inability to give birth to children. Horney developed her ideas to the extent that she released one of the first "self-help" books in 1946, entitled Are You Considering Psychoanalysis?. The book asserted that those, both male and female, with relatively minor neurotic problems could, in effect, be their own psychiatrists. She continually stressed that self-awareness was a part of becoming a better, stronger, richer human being. Karen Horney Clinic The Karen Horney Clinic opened on May 6, 1955 in New York City, in honor of Horney's achievements. The institution seeks to research and train medical professionals, particularly in the psychiatric fields, as well as serving as a low-cost treatment center.
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Implementation Strategies for BCS in SharePoint Planning and Preparation for BCS Integration When you are introducing BCS into SharePoint, the approach is simple- organize things correctly from the very beginning. Imagine this process as you would be making a road trip map in which you list all the interesting destinations you want to pass by (you external data) on the way to your destination. You'll have to gain an understanding of the course environment – meaning that you get to understand what kind of devices you are going to be dealing with and in what form you would like to bring in data into your SharePoint environment. Planning also means that your SharePoint environment needs to be BCS-ready as well. You should have the right prerequisites and permissions in place for this and the tools ready to use at any time. It's just like making sure that a person's car has the enough fuel it needs and also the right navigation tools before starting out on a journey. Steps for Creating External Content Types and External Lists Once you have your plan in place, it's time to start creating those key components that make BCS work: External Content Types (ECTs) and External Lists. Think of ECTs as custom passports that grant SharePoint permission to access data in external systems. They define what this data looks like and how to interact with it. Then, using these ECTs, you create External Lists – essentially windows in SharePoint through which your users can view and interact with this external data. It's like bringing back souvenirs from your trip for friends to see and experience. What is Business Connectivity Services in SharePoint? The creation process involves using SharePoint Designer or Visual Studio. These tools help map out the connection between SharePoint and the external data neatly and efficiently. Security Configuration for Safe Data Access Now, talking about data access is like discussing the safety measures for your road trip. 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It's about making that seamless connection between your SharePoint environment and external data, enhancing productivity and decision-making in your organization. Challenges and Considerations When integrating Business Connectivity Services (BCS) with SharePoint, several challenges and considerations emerge, particularly around security, performance, and maintenance. It's like making sure our road trip remains enjoyable, safe, and without any unexpected detours. Security and Permission Management for External Data Access Just like how we confirm our home is secure before we go on a trip, managing security and consent for accessing external data is vital. Here's the turn – it's not just about locking the door; it's about knowing who has the keys. In the empire of BCS, this involves setting up good confirmation and confirming only official personnel can access or operate the external data. Think of it as giving out keys to trusted family members only. Directing this requires a careful balancing act to maintain security without impeding access to necessary data for daily operations. Performance Considerations Now, picture this: your road trip is all planned out, but you're driving a car that can't handle the terrain or the long distance. Similarly, when dealing with large volumes of data or complex queries in BCS, performance can become a bottleneck. The key here is to optimize your systems so that they can handle the load smoothly, confirming that your data access turns into a manageable crawl. This might involve leveraging caching, adjusting query designs, or sometimes, rethinking how much data needs to be accessed at once. It's all about making the drive smooth and enjoyable. Maintenance and Updating of BCS Connections and Models Just like any long road trip requires occasional stops to refuel, check the map, or even recalibrate directions based on new information, maintaining and updating BCS connections and models is an ongoing process. External systems evolve, data structures change, and business needs shift. This means regularly checking that your BCS connections are still accurate, relevant, and performing as expected. Perhaps it's tweaking a connection setting here, updating a data model there, or even re-establishing connections that might have gone awry. Regular maintenance ensures that your BCS integration remains a reliable bridge between SharePoint and your external data, keeping the data flow smooth and effective. 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Table of Contents Understanding API Documentation: Navigating the complexities In the realm of technology, where digital interactions are the norm, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) stand as the silent enablers, powering seamless communication between various software components and systems. However, delving into the world of APIs can be a daunting task, especially when faced with the intricacies of API documentation. This guide aims to unravel the complexities surrounding API documentation, empowering you to navigate through with confidence. Demystifying API Documentation API documentation serves as a roadmap for developers, offering insights into how to interact with an API effectively. At its core, it provides detailed instructions on endpoints, request parameters, response formats, authentication methods, and error handling. While each API documentation may vary in structure and format, the underlying goal remains consistent: to facilitate seamless integration and utilization of the API. Understanding the Components - Endpoints: These are the entry points to an API, representing specific URLs that correspond to different functionalities or resources. Understanding the purpose and usage of each endpoint is crucial for leveraging the API efficiently. - Request Parameters: Parameters are the data elements passed along with the API request to modify its behavior or filter results. It's imperative to grasp the significance of each parameter and how it influences the API response. - Response Formats: APIs typically return data in various formats such as JSON, XML, or HTML. Familiarizing yourself with the response format enables you to parse and utilize the data effectively within your application. - Authentication: Many APIs require authentication to access protected resources. API documentation elucidates the authentication mechanisms, be it through API keys, OAuth tokens, or other methods, ensuring secure access to the API. - Error Handling: Errors are inevitable in any software interaction. API documentation outlines the possible error codes, along with their meanings and suggested troubleshooting steps, aiding developers in diagnosing and resolving issues swiftly. Navigating the Documentation - Structured Navigation: API documentation is often organized into logical sections or categories, making it easier to locate relevant information. Utilize the table of contents or navigation bar to jump to specific sections of interest. - Search Functionality: Most API documentation platforms incorporate search functionality, allowing you to quickly find relevant endpoints, parameters, or concepts. Leveraging the search feature can expedite the documentation exploration process. - Examples and Tutorials: Many API documentation includes comprehensive examples and tutorials to illustrate usage scenarios and best practices. Leveraging these resources can enhance your understanding and proficiency in working with the API. Best Practices for Utilization - Thorough Read-through: Take the time to read the API documentation thoroughly, paying attention to detail. Understanding the nuances of the API upfront can save considerable time and effort in the long run. - Experimentation and Testing: Don't hesitate to experiment with the API endpoints and parameters in a sandbox environment. Testing different scenarios allows you to gain hands-on experience and uncover any undocumented behaviors. - Community and Support: Engage with the developer community or seek support forums provided by the API provider. 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Common approaches include feature branching, where each new feature is developed on a separate branch, and git flow, a branching model that defines a strict structure for managing feature development and releases. - Regularly Update and Sync: Ensure that team members regularly pull changes from the central repository to stay up-to-date with the latest developments. This minimizes conflicts and ensures that everyone is working on the most recent version of the codebase. - Code Reviews: Implement a code review process to maintain code quality and catch potential issues early on. Code reviews provide an opportunity for knowledge sharing and help spread best practices across the team. - Automated Testing: Integrate automated testing into your version control workflow to validate changes automatically. This includes unit tests, integration tests, and continuous integration (CI) pipelines, which run tests whenever new code is pushed to the repository. 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In addition to version control, it offers features such as CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and Kubernetes integration, providing a comprehensive solution for software development and deployment. Authentication and Authorization: Security hurdles in API usage In today's digital landscape, where interconnectedness reigns supreme, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) serve as the backbone of seamless data exchange between applications. However, amid the convenience and efficiency they offer, ensuring robust security measures is paramount, particularly concerning authentication and authorization. Authentication and authorization are two fundamental pillars of API security, working hand in hand to safeguard sensitive data and resources from unauthorized access. Let's delve into the challenges associated with these aspects and explore strategies to overcome them effectively. Understanding Authentication: Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or application attempting to access an API. Traditional methods like API keys and basic authentication have their shortcomings, such as susceptibility to interception and replay attacks. Additionally, managing and securing a plethora of API keys can be daunting, especially in large-scale applications. To mitigate these challenges, modern authentication mechanisms like OAuth 2.0 and JSON Web Tokens (JWT) have gained prominence. OAuth 2.0 facilitates secure authorization by enabling delegated access, while JWT provides a compact and self-contained way to transmit authentication credentials. However, implementing these protocols requires meticulous configuration and adherence to best practices to prevent vulnerabilities like token leakage and injection attacks. Addressing Authorization Challenges: Authorization determines what actions a user or application can perform within an API based on their authenticated identity and assigned privileges. Role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) are common authorization models employed to enforce granular access policies. Nevertheless, configuring and managing access control lists (ACLs) can be complex, especially in dynamic environments where permissions evolve frequently. To streamline authorization processes, employing policy enforcement points (PEPs) and policy decision points (PDPs) can automate access control enforcement based on predefined rules and conditions. Implementing fine-grained access control ensures that only authorized entities can access specific resources or perform designated operations, bolstering overall API security. Overcoming Security Hurdles: Despite the advancements in authentication and authorization mechanisms, several challenges persist in securing API usage: - Insufficient Token Management: Improper handling and storage of authentication tokens can lead to security vulnerabilities like token leakage and man-in-the-middle attacks. Implementing token rotation, encryption, and stringent access token lifetimes can mitigate these risks. - Inadequate Logging and Monitoring: Without comprehensive logging and real-time monitoring capabilities, detecting and responding to security incidents becomes arduous. Leveraging robust logging frameworks and intrusion detection systems (IDS) enables proactive threat detection and incident response. - API Versioning and Compatibility: Managing multiple API versions while ensuring backward compatibility introduces complexities in maintaining consistent security measures across different iterations. Employing versioning strategies like semantic versioning and API gateways can streamline version management and ensure uniform security protocols. - Third-Party Integration Risks: Integrating third-party APIs introduces inherent security risks, as it involves trusting external entities with access to sensitive data. Performing thorough vendor assessments, enforcing secure communication protocols, and implementing data encryption can mitigate the risks associated with third-party integrations. Rate Limiting and Quotas: Managing usage restrictions In today's digitally driven world, where the demand for online services is ever-increasing, managing usage restrictions has become paramount for businesses. Rate limiting and quotas emerge as indispensable tools in this endeavor, allowing organizations to maintain service quality, prevent abuse, and optimize resource allocation. Let's delve deeper into these concepts and explore how they can be effectively managed. Understanding Rate Limiting and Quotas: Rate limiting involves controlling the number of requests a client can make to a server within a specified timeframe. This mechanism prevents systems from being overwhelmed by excessive traffic, ensuring smooth operation for all users. Quotas, on the other hand, set limits on the total amount of resources or data that a client can consume over a given period. They serve as a means of resource allocation and cost control, safeguarding against misuse and ensuring fair access for all users. Benefits of Rate Limiting and Quotas: Implementing rate limiting and quotas offers several benefits for both service providers and users: - Enhanced Performance: By regulating the flow of requests, rate limiting prevents server overload, minimizing latency, and ensuring consistent performance for users. - Improved Security: Rate limiting acts as a deterrent against malicious activities such as DDoS attacks and brute force login attempts, safeguarding system integrity and user data. - Resource Optimization: Quotas help optimize resource allocation by allocating resources based on user needs and priorities, thereby maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. - Fair Usage: Quotas ensure fair access to resources for all users by preventing individuals or entities from monopolizing resources, promoting equitable usage across the board. Effective Management Strategies: To leverage the full potential of rate limiting and quotas, organizations must adopt effective management strategies: - Set Realistic Limits: Establishing appropriate limits requires a careful balance between preventing abuse and accommodating legitimate usage. Analyze past usage patterns and user behavior to set realistic limits that meet the needs of your user base. - Monitor and Adjust: Regularly monitor system usage and performance metrics to identify any anomalies or bottlenecks. Adjust rate limits and quotas dynamically based on traffic patterns and resource availability to ensure optimal performance. - Prioritize Critical Services: Identify critical services or APIs that require priority access and allocate resources accordingly. Implement tiered quotas to differentiate between essential and non-essential functionalities, ensuring uninterrupted service for mission-critical operations. - Communicate Transparently: Transparent communication is key to managing user expectations and fostering trust. Clearly articulate usage restrictions, including rate limits and quotas, in your service agreements and documentation. Provide users with visibility into their usage metrics and notifications when they approach or exceed their limits. - Implement Scalable Solutions: As your user base grows and usage patterns evolve, scalability becomes crucial. Implement scalable rate limiting and quota management solutions that can accommodate increasing demand without compromising performance or user experience. Data Formatting and Parsing: Ensuring compatibility and accuracy In the ever-expanding realm of data management, one crucial aspect stands out: formatting and parsing. These twin processes are the bedrock of ensuring data compatibility and accuracy across various platforms, systems, and applications. Whether you're a seasoned data scientist, a software engineer, or a business analyst, understanding the nuances of data formatting and parsing is paramount for efficient and effective data utilization. Understanding Data Formatting Data formatting refers to the process of structuring raw data into a predefined layout or pattern. This transformation makes data readable and interpretable by both humans and machines. It involves organizing data in a consistent manner, typically adhering to specific standards or protocols. The goal is to facilitate seamless data exchange and interpretation. Importance of Data Formatting - Interoperability: Standardized data formats enable interoperability between different systems and applications. For instance, XML, JSON, CSV, and YAML are widely used formats that promote data exchange and integration across diverse platforms. - Clarity and Readability: Well-formatted data is easier to comprehend and manipulate. Clear formatting conventions enhance data readability, reducing the likelihood of errors during processing. - Consistency: Consistent formatting simplifies data management and analysis. It streamlines workflows and promotes uniformity across datasets, enhancing overall data quality. The Significance of Data Parsing Data parsing complements formatting by extracting relevant information from formatted data structures. Parsing involves breaking down raw data into its constituent parts and interpreting their meanings. This process is indispensable for extracting actionable insights and facilitating decision-making. Key Aspects of Data Parsing - Syntax Analysis: Parsing entails analyzing the syntactic structure of data to identify meaningful elements. This involves recognizing patterns, delimiters, and markers that delineate different data components. - Data Validation: Parsing often includes data validation to ensure integrity and accuracy. Validating parsed data against predefined rules helps identify discrepancies or anomalies that may compromise data quality. - Error Handling: Effective parsing strategies incorporate robust error handling mechanisms to address unexpected data formats or errors gracefully. Error detection and recovery mechanisms mitigate the risk of processing failures and data corruption. Ensuring Compatibility and Accuracy Achieving compatibility and accuracy in data formatting and parsing requires a systematic approach and adherence to best practices. Best Practices: - Standardization: Adhere to established data formatting standards and conventions such as XML, JSON, or CSV to promote compatibility and interoperability. - Robust Parsing Algorithms: Utilize robust parsing algorithms capable of handling diverse data formats and structures effectively. Consider employing libraries or frameworks specifically designed for parsing tasks. - Data Validation: Implement comprehensive data validation routines to verify the integrity and accuracy of parsed data. Perform sanity checks and boundary validations to detect and mitigate errors. - Error Handling: Develop robust error handling mechanisms to gracefully handle parsing errors and exceptions. Incorporate logging and notification mechanisms to facilitate troubleshooting and debugging. - Testing and Validation: Thoroughly test data formatting and parsing workflows using diverse datasets and edge cases. Conduct validation tests to verify data accuracy, completeness, and conformance to specifications. Error Handling: Strategies for effective troubleshooting In the realm of software development, errors are an inevitable part of the process. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, encountering errors and knowing how to effectively troubleshoot them is crucial for ensuring smooth operations and delivering high-quality products. In this article, we'll delve into the world of error handling and explore strategies for efficient troubleshooting. Understanding Errors: Before delving into strategies for handling errors, it's essential to understand the types of errors that can occur. Errors in software development can range from syntax errors and runtime errors to logical errors. Each type requires a different approach for effective resolution. - Syntax Errors: These errors occur when the code violates the syntax rules of the programming language. They are usually identified by the compiler or interpreter during the compilation or execution phase. - Runtime Errors: Runtime errors occur during the execution of the program and are often caused by issues such as division by zero, out-of-bounds array access, or invalid input. - Logical Errors: Logical errors, also known as bugs, occur when the program produces unexpected results due to flaws in the algorithm or logic of the code. Strategies for Effective Error Handling: - Logging and Monitoring: Implement robust logging mechanisms to capture relevant information about errors. Logging can provide insights into the context in which errors occur, making it easier to diagnose and troubleshoot issues. Additionally, monitoring systems can alert developers to potential errors in real-time, allowing for proactive resolution. - Graceful Error Handling: Design your application to handle errors gracefully. Instead of crashing the entire program, implement error handling mechanisms to gracefully recover from errors and maintain application stability. This may involve displaying user-friendly error messages, logging the error details, and providing alternative paths for users to continue their workflow. - Testing and Debugging: Thorough testing and debugging are essential for identifying and resolving errors early in the development process. Adopt a systematic approach to testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and regression tests, to uncover potential issues before they manifest in production environments. Utilize debugging tools and techniques to trace the root cause of errors and validate fixes. - Error Recovery and Retry Mechanisms: Implement error recovery mechanisms to automatically recover from transient errors without manual intervention. This may involve retrying failed operations, implementing exponential backoff strategies, or failing over to alternative resources or services. By automating error recovery, you can minimize downtime and improve the resilience of your application. - Error Analysis and Root Cause Investigation: Invest time in analyzing errors and investigating their root causes. Use data-driven approaches such as error analytics and performance monitoring to identify patterns and trends in error occurrences. Conduct thorough root cause analysis to understand the underlying factors contributing to errors and implement preventative measures to mitigate future occurrences. - Continuous Improvement: Error handling is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement. Solicit feedback from users and stakeholders to identify areas for enhancement and prioritize error resolution based on impact and severity. Regularly review and refine your error handling strategies to adapt to evolving requirements and challenges. Performance Optimization: Enhancing speed and efficiency In today's fast-paced digital world, where every millisecond counts, ensuring your website, application, or system operates at peak performance is paramount. Performance optimization isn't just about making things faster; it's about enhancing speed and efficiency to deliver a seamless user experience while maximizing resources. In this guide, we'll delve into the strategies and techniques you can employ to unlock the full potential of your digital assets. Understanding Performance Optimization: Performance optimization is the process of fine-tuning various aspects of your system to achieve better responsiveness, faster load times, and overall efficiency. It encompasses a range of factors, including code optimization, server configuration, network optimization, and resource management. Identifying Performance Bottlenecks: The first step in optimizing performance is to identify the bottlenecks that are slowing down your system. This could be inefficient code, excessive server requests, bulky assets, database queries, or network latency. Utilize tools like profiling, monitoring, and analytics to pinpoint areas for improvement. Streamlining Code and Algorithms: Optimizing code and algorithms is crucial for improving the speed and efficiency of your system. This involves writing clean, efficient code, minimizing unnecessary operations, and utilizing data structures and algorithms optimized for performance. Regular code reviews and refactoring can help identify and eliminate bottlenecks. Leveraging Caching Mechanisms: Caching is a powerful technique for reducing load times and server load by storing frequently accessed data in temporary storage. Implement caching mechanisms at various levels, including browser caching, server-side caching, and database caching, to serve content faster and reduce the need for redundant processing. Optimizing Server and Network Resources: Server configuration and network optimization play a significant role in overall performance. Fine-tune server settings, such as memory allocation, thread pools, and connection limits, to handle incoming requests efficiently. Implement content delivery networks (CDNs) and optimize network protocols to reduce latency and speed up data transmission. Managing Resources Effectively: Resource management is essential for maintaining optimal performance under varying loads. Implement techniques like load balancing, scalability, and resource pooling to distribute workloads evenly across servers and prevent resource contention. Monitor resource usage regularly and scale infrastructure dynamically to accommodate changing demand. Dependency Management: Dealing with interconnected APIs In the ever-expanding landscape of software development, dependency management stands as a crucial pillar. At the heart of this practice lies the intricate web of interconnected APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), each serving as a vital conduit for data exchange and functionality integration. In this article, we delve into the nuances of dependency management, exploring strategies to navigate and optimize the utilization of interconnected APIs effectively. Understanding the Dependency Web In contemporary software development, applications rarely operate in isolation. Instead, they rely on a myriad of external services and libraries, often accessed via APIs. These APIs act as gateways, facilitating seamless communication between disparate systems and enabling developers to leverage functionalities without reinventing the wheel. However, this interconnectedness introduces a layer of complexity in managing dependencies. A change or disruption in one API can potentially cascade across multiple interconnected components, leading to compatibility issues, downtime, or even system failures. Thus, adeptly managing these dependencies becomes paramount for ensuring the reliability and robustness of software systems. Challenges in Dependency Management The proliferation of APIs poses several challenges for developers: - Version Compatibility: Different versions of APIs may introduce changes in functionality or data formats, necessitating careful version management to ensure compatibility across interconnected components. - Dependency Conflicts: Integrating multiple APIs may result in conflicts between dependencies, where one API relies on a different version of a shared library than another, leading to runtime errors or unexpected behaviors. - Reliability and Stability: Relying on external APIs introduces dependencies on third-party services, making the application vulnerable to service outages, downtime, or changes in API behavior. - Security Concerns: Integrating external APIs requires handling sensitive data, raising security concerns such as data privacy, authentication, and authorization. Strategies for Effective Dependency Management To mitigate these challenges and navigate the web of dependencies successfully, developers can adopt the following strategies: - Dependency Versioning: Employ semantic versioning and dependency lock files to manage and track API versions rigorously, ensuring consistent behavior across environments. - Isolation and Modularity: Encapsulate API interactions within modular components, minimizing dependencies and facilitating easier maintenance and updates. - Monitoring and Fault Tolerance: Implement robust monitoring and error handling mechanisms to detect and gracefully handle failures in external API dependencies, ensuring the resilience of the overall system. - Fallback Mechanisms: Implement fallback mechanisms or alternative paths for critical functionalities, enabling the application to gracefully degrade in the face of API failures or disruptions. - Security Best Practices: Adhere to security best practices such as encryption, authentication, and rate limiting to safeguard data integrity and mitigate security risks associated with external API integrations. - Documentation and Communication: Maintain comprehensive documentation outlining API usage, dependencies, and integration guidelines, fostering clear communication among development teams and stakeholders. API Lifecycle Management: Balancing maintenance and development In the realm of modern software development, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have become the backbone of connectivity, enabling seamless interaction between diverse systems and applications. However, the journey of an API from inception to retirement is not a one-time affair but a continuous lifecycle marked by various stages, including creation, deployment, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning. In this dynamic process, striking a delicate balance between maintenance and development is paramount to ensure the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of APIs. Understanding the API Lifecycle: The API lifecycle encompasses several distinct phases, each demanding meticulous attention and strategic planning: - Design: This initial phase lays the foundation for the API, defining its purpose, functionality, and structure. Here, developers must carefully consider factors like usability, scalability, and security to ensure the API meets the needs of its intended users. - Development: With the design blueprint in hand, developers embark on the implementation phase, where they write code, integrate necessary features, and conduct thorough testing to ensure the API functions as intended. Agile methodologies often govern this stage, allowing for iterative improvements and quick adaptation to changing requirements. - Deployment: Once developed, the API is deployed to production environments, making it accessible to consumers. Effective deployment strategies, such as versioning and environment management, play a crucial role in ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing disruptions for end-users. - Maintenance: The maintenance phase represents the longest and most critical stage of the API lifecycle. Here, developers address bugs, implement enhancements, and manage evolving dependencies to uphold the API's performance, security, and compatibility. Proactive monitoring and regular updates are essential to preemptively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact users. - Decommissioning: As technology evolves and business priorities shift, some APIs may outlive their usefulness or become obsolete. The decommissioning phase involves gracefully retiring outdated APIs, migrating users to newer alternatives, and mitigating any associated risks or disruptions. Striking the Balance: Achieving harmony between API maintenance and development requires a strategic approach that prioritizes both short-term stability and long-term innovation. Here are some key considerations to help strike this balance effectively: - Establish Clear Governance: Define robust governance policies and procedures to govern the entire API lifecycle, including version control, documentation standards, and change management protocols. Clear guidelines empower developers to make informed decisions while ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization. - Prioritize Maintenance Tasks: Regularly assess the health and performance of APIs to identify areas requiring maintenance or optimization. Prioritize tasks based on their impact on user experience, security vulnerabilities, and business priorities. Implement automated monitoring and alerting systems to detect issues proactively and streamline maintenance efforts. - Embrace Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within your development team, encouraging experimentation, feedback, and knowledge sharing. Embrace DevOps practices to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and accelerate the delivery of enhancements and bug fixes without sacrificing stability. - Foster Collaboration: Foster collaboration between development, operations, and business stakeholders to align API initiatives with organizational goals and customer needs. Regular communication and feedback loops facilitate transparency, identify emerging requirements, and ensure that maintenance efforts are aligned with strategic objectives. - Plan for Evolution: Anticipate future scalability and evolution requirements during the initial design phase to minimize technical debt and facilitate seamless transitions between development and maintenance activities. Embrace scalable architectures, microservices, and API management platforms to adapt to changing business dynamics and technological landscapes. Top Challenges of Working with APIs Development Companies In today's digitally-driven world, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are the linchpin of connectivity and functionality for countless applications and services. They enable seamless integration and communication between disparate systems, unlocking a world of possibilities for businesses. However, while APIs offer immense potential, collaborating with API development companies comes with its own set of challenges. Let's delve into some of the top hurdles that organizations may encounter in this process. Next Big Technology: Next Big Technology is the leading mobile app and web development company in India. They offer high-quality outcomes for every project according to the requirements of the client. They have an excellent in-house team of skilled and experienced developers. They provide timely project delivery as per the given deadline and always deliver client-oriented and requirement-specific projects.Next Big Technology is one of the top development companies for the high-quality development of mobile apps and web development services. They have having experienced in-house team of developers who provide top-notch development services according to the business requirements. NBT provides highly business-oriented services and implements all the latest and trending tools and technologies. They always work hard to deliver a top-notch solution at an affordable cost. They are having experience of more than 13 years and delivered lots of projects around the globe to businesses and clients.NBT is highly focused on providing top-notch development solutions at a very affordable cost. By using their market experience and development experience, they are delivering proper solutions to clients and various industries for their custom requirements.Location: India, USA, UK, AustraliaHourly Rate :< $25 per HourEmployees: 50 – 249Focus Area - Mobile App Development - App Designing (UI/UX) - Software Development - Web Development - AR & VR Development - Big Data & BI - Cloud Computing Services - DevOps - E-commerce Development Industries Focus - Art, Entertainment & Music - Business Services - Consumer Products - Designing - Education - Financial & Payments - Gaming - Government - Healthcare & Medical - Hospitality - Information Technology - Legal & Compliance - Manufacturing - Media - Misaligned Expectations: Misunderstandings regarding project scope, timelines, and deliverables often arise when expectations are not clearly defined from the outset. API development projects can be complex, and discrepancies in understanding can lead to frustration and delays. To mitigate this challenge, it's crucial to establish a comprehensive project plan with well-defined goals, milestones, and success criteria. - Quality Assurance: Ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of APIs is paramount, yet quality assurance can pose significant challenges. Testing APIs thoroughly across various use cases, platforms, and devices requires meticulous planning and execution. Moreover, maintaining consistency and compatibility with evolving technologies and standards adds another layer of complexity to the QA process. - Scalability and Flexibility: As businesses grow and evolve, their API requirements may change, necessitating scalability and flexibility in the solutions provided by API development companies. Building APIs that can accommodate future expansion while maintaining backward compatibility requires careful architectural design and strategic planning. Failure to anticipate scalability needs can result in costly rework down the line. - Security Concerns: Security breaches and data vulnerabilities pose serious risks to both businesses and their customers. Collaborating with API development companies requires a robust approach to security throughout the development lifecycle. From implementing encryption protocols and access controls to conducting regular security audits and updates, prioritizing security is non-negotiable in today's threat landscape. - Integration Complexity: Integrating APIs with existing systems and third-party services can be a complex undertaking, particularly in heterogeneous IT environments. Compatibility issues, data format discrepancies, and dependency management challenges may arise, complicating the integration process. Thorough testing and documentation, along with proactive support from API developers, can help streamline integration efforts. - Cost Management: Budget constraints and cost overruns are common challenges faced by organizations embarking on API development projects. Balancing the need for quality and innovation with financial considerations requires careful budgeting and resource allocation. API development companies must provide transparent pricing models and cost estimates upfront, enabling businesses to make informed decisions and avoid financial surprises. FAQs On Challenges of Working with APIs In today's interconnected digital landscape, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) serve as the backbone of modern software development, enabling seamless communication and data exchange between different applications and systems. However, despite their undeniable benefits, working with APIs presents its own set of challenges. Let's delve into some frequently asked questions regarding these challenges: 1. What are the common challenges encountered when working with APIs? Working with APIs can pose several challenges, including: - Security Concerns: Ensuring the security of data transmitted via APIs is paramount. Vulnerabilities such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and injection attacks must be addressed. - Compatibility Issues: Integrating APIs across different platforms and versions can lead to compatibility issues, requiring careful planning and testing. - Reliability and Performance: API reliability and performance can fluctuate, leading to downtime, latency issues, and degraded user experiences. - Documentation and Support: Inadequate documentation and lack of robust support can hinder developers' ability to effectively utilize APIs. - Rate Limiting and Throttling: APIs often impose rate limits and throttling mechanisms to manage traffic, which can impact application functionality and user experience. 2. How can security concerns associated with APIs be mitigated? To mitigate security concerns, developers should implement robust authentication mechanisms such as OAuth or API keys, encrypt sensitive data during transmission using HTTPS, and employ techniques like input validation and output encoding to prevent injection attacks. Regular security audits and penetration testing can also help identify and address vulnerabilities proactively. 3. What strategies can be adopted to address compatibility issues with APIs? Adopting standardized protocols like REST or GraphQL can enhance interoperability between different systems. Additionally, versioning APIs, maintaining backward compatibility, and employing comprehensive testing methodologies across various environments can help identify and resolve compatibility issues early in the development lifecycle. 4. How can developers ensure the reliability and performance of APIs? Developers can ensure API reliability and performance by implementing effective error handling mechanisms, monitoring API usage and performance metrics, employing caching strategies to reduce latency, and leveraging content delivery networks (CDNs) for optimized content delivery. Load testing and scalability planning are also essential to anticipate and address performance bottlenecks. 5. What steps should developers take to improve API documentation and support? Developers should prioritize clear and comprehensive API documentation, including usage examples, error codes, and troubleshooting guidelines. Additionally, establishing dedicated support channels, such as forums, ticketing systems, or developer portals, can facilitate timely assistance and foster a supportive developer community. 6. How can developers manage rate limiting and throttling challenges effectively? Developers can mitigate rate limiting and throttling challenges by implementing adaptive throttling mechanisms based on API usage patterns, optimizing API requests to minimize unnecessary calls, and utilizing caching mechanisms to reduce the frequency of repetitive requests. Effective communication of rate limits and proactive monitoring can also help manage user expectations and mitigate disruptions. Thanks for reading our post "Challenges of Working with APIs from Developers' Perspective". Please connect with us to learn more about Best Challenges of Working with APIs.
Estonia is one of the countries in Europe with a high risk of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. However, it is good to know that it is possible to modify the risk factors for cardiovascular disease by making lifestyle adjustments and thereby improve one's health. The main objectives of cardiovascular disease prevention in the European Society of Cardiology Guidelines are: - 2,5-5h of moderate aerobic exercise per week or 30-60 min most days - Blood pressure < 140/90 mmHg - Body mass index 20.25 kg/m2; waist circumference < 94 cm M, < 80 cm F Simply put, these indicators show that physical activity has a positive effect on a number of risk factors for atherosclerosis, and it is recommended that moderate physical activity and daily exercise are recommended. LOW \| Golf (with car) Golf (18 holes walking) Table tennis (pairs) Table tennis (solo) Shooting Curling Bowling \| Shot put (recreational) Discus throw (recreational) Alpine skiing (recreational) \| Football (adapted) Basketball (adapted) Handball (adapted) \| Jogging Long distance walking Swimming (recreational) \| AVERAGE \| Sailing Sailing Horse riding \| Short distance running Long jump Discus throw Cross-country skiing Judo/karate \| Volleyball Tennis (doubles) \| Fast track Long run Dancing (style) \| HIGH \| Powerlifting Wrestling Boxing \| Ice Hockey Hockey Rugby Fencing Tennis (alone) Water polo Football (competitive) Basketball (competitive) Handball (competitive) \| Cycling (on the road) Long distance swimming Long-distance skating Pentathlon Rowing Canoeing Cross-country skiing Decathlon Triathlon \| Regular exercise reduces the risk of many adverse health outcomes, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity. Consequently, the European guidelines recommend that healthy adults of all ages should undertake at least 150 min of moderate-intensity endurance exercise over 5 days or 75 min of vigorous-intensity exercise per week on at least three different days, with the additional benefit of doubling 300 min of moderate-intensity or 150 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week. For patients with high blood pressure Moderate-intensity physical activity (golf, walking, jogging, cycling or swimming) should be recommended for at least 30 minutes a day. This is because regular aerobic exercise is a good way of lowering blood pressure and can postpone the need for treatment with tablets. Cholesterol and sport As a result of regular exercise, the level of HDL, or good cholesterol, in the body increases by as much as 5-10%. Elevated levels of HDL cholesterol are predictive of the progression of atrosclerosis, and low levels of HDL are associated with higher rates of coronary heart disease (heart attack) and mortality. Exercise reduces bad cholesterol, or LDL, by 5% (high LDL cholesterol increases cardiovascular risk). Diabetes and diabetes mellitus Physical inactivity is a major cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The risk of developing T2DM is 50-80% higher in individuals who are physically inactive compared to their active counterparts. For people in a pre-diabetic state, both aerobic and endurance exercise can be more likely to help on the road to recovery. Golf is healthy There are many reasons why golf is good exercise and improves health. Exercising at a moderate pace in the fresh air and burning calories at a steady pace can help you lose weight. In a single round of golf, a player moves about 10 000 steps. It is a social game that can be enjoyed with family and friends. Less isolation and more socialising reduces stress and has a very positive effect on mental health. Importantly for health, it is also a sport which, like swimming, has a very low risk of injury. Golf is therefore a suitable and beneficial sport for people of all ages, bringing the joy of exercise, improving heart function and increasing healthy life expectancy. It's easy to start playing golf A social pastime in the great outdoors or a physically demanding sport? Golf is a good combination of both, as it is a sport that offers maximum versatility for both body and mind. A single game can cover about 10 kilometres at a moderate walking pace on the wide, scenic golf courses, of which there are almost a dozen in Estonia. Don't be intimidated by the fact that this is a centuries-old game of skill. Golf is easy to get started with and an enjoyable game for all. For beginners and pros alike, for young and old alike. It is important to remember that patience, perseverance and the ability to concentrate are the key to success. For beginners, it's worth getting the basic shots smooth and steady on the course first, so it's more enjoyable to play and enjoy the thrill of success later on. When starting out, it's definitely a good idea to take lessons from a professional golf instructor who can help you improve your body position and your strokes. All you need to play the game is a willingness to learn. If you're keen to get started, the following golf courses offer regular green card courses: - Estonian Golf & Country Club - Pärnu Bay Golf Links - Rae Golf - Niitvälja Golf - Otepää Golf - White Beach Golf Loe lisaks: There are currently 10 operational fields in Estonia. Just find the one nearest you:
Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ. As we journey through mortality, we are at times beset by trials: the severe pain of the loss of loved ones, the arduous fight against illness, the sting of injustice, the harrowing experiences of harassment or abuse, the shadow of unemployment, familial tribulations, the silent cry of loneliness, or the heartrending consequences of armed conflicts.1 In such moments, our souls yearn for refuge.2 We seek earnestly to know: Where may we find the balm of peace?3 In whom can we place our trust to help us with the confidence and strength to surmount these challenges?4 Who possesses the patience, the encompassing love, and the omnipotent hand to uplift and sustain us? The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.5 In Him, and through the promised blessings of His restored gospel,6 we find the answers we seek. It is through His infinite Atonement that we are offered a gift beyond measure—one of hope, healing, and the assurance of His constant, enduring presence in our lives.7 This gift is available to all who reach out with faith, embracing the peace and redemption He so freely offers. The Lord extends His hand to each of us, a gesture that is the very essence of His divine love and kindness. His invitation to us transcends a simple call; it is a divine pledge, reinforced by the enduring power of His grace. In the scriptures, He lovingly assures us: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."8 The clarity of His invitation "come unto me" and "take my yoke" affirms the profound nature of His promise—a promise so vast and complete that it embodies His love, offering us a solemn guarantee: "Ye shall find rest." As we diligently seek spiritual guidance,9 we embark on a deeply transformative odyssey that strengthens our testimonies. As we comprehend the vastness of our Heavenly Father's and Jesus Christ's perfect love,10 our hearts are filled with gratitude, humility,11 and a renewed desire to pursue the path of discipleship.12 President Russell M. Nelson taught that "when the focus of our lives is on God's plan of salvation … and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives. Joy comes from and because of Him."13 Alma, speaking to his son Helaman, declared: "And now, O my son Helaman, behold, thou art in thy youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day."14 Helaman, speaking to his sons, taught about this eternal principle of putting the Savior at the center of our lives: "Remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation."15 In Matthew 14 we learn that after hearing of John the Baptist's death, Jesus sought solitude. However, a large crowd followed Him. Moved by compassion and love, and not allowing His grief to distract Him from His mission, Jesus welcomed them, healing the sick among them. As evening approached, the disciples faced a daunting challenge: a multitude of people with scant food available. They proposed that Jesus send the crowd away to procure food, but Jesus, with high love and high expectations, asked the disciples to feed them instead. While the disciples were preoccupied with the immediate challenge, Jesus demonstrated His trust in and love for His Father, coupled with an unwavering love for the people. He directed the crowd to sit on the grass, and taking only five loaves and two fish, He chose to give thanks to His Father, acknowledging God's provision over His authority and power. After He gave thanks, Jesus broke the bread, and the disciples distributed it to the people. Miraculously, the food not only sufficed but was abundant, with 12 baskets of leftovers. The group fed included five thousand men, along with women and children.16 This miracle teaches a profound lesson: when confronted with challenges, it's easy to become engrossed in our difficulties. However, Jesus Christ exemplified the power of focusing on His Father, offering gratitude, and acknowledging that solutions to our trials do not always lie within ourselves but with God.17 When we encounter difficulties, we naturally tend to concentrate on the obstacles we face. Our challenges are tangible and command our attention, yet the principle of surmounting them is in our focus. By placing Christ at the core of our thoughts and deeds, we align ourselves with His outlook and strength.18 This adjustment does not discount our struggles; instead, it helps us to navigate through them under divine guidance.19 As a result, we discover solutions and support that arise from a higher wisdom. Adopting this Christ-centric perspective empowers us with the fortitude and insight to turn our trials into victories,20 reminding us that with the Savior, what seems like a major problem can become a pathway to greater spiritual progress. The story of Alma the Younger in the Book of Mormon presents a compelling narrative of redemption and the profound impact of centering one's life around Christ. At first, Alma stood as an opponent of the Lord's Church, leading many astray from the path of righteousness. However, a divine intervention, marked by an angelic visitation, awakened him from his wrongdoings. In his darkest hour, tormented by guilt and desperate to find a way out of his spiritual anguish, Alma remembered his father's teachings about Jesus Christ and the power of His Atonement. With a heart yearning for redemption, he earnestly repented and pleaded fervently for the Lord's mercy. This crucial moment of complete surrender, bringing Christ to the forefront of his thoughts as Alma earnestly sought His mercy, triggered a remarkable transformation. The heavy chains of guilt and despair vanished and were replaced by an overwhelming sense of joy and peace.21 Jesus Christ is our hope and the answer to life's greatest pains. Through His sacrifice, He paid for our sins and took upon Himself all of our suffering—pain, injustice, sorrow, and fear—and He forgives and heals us when we trust in Him and seek to change our lives for the better. He is our Healer,22 comforting and repairing our hearts through His love and power, just like He healed many during His time on earth.23 He is the living water, fulfilling the deepest needs of our souls with His constant love and kindness. This is like the promise He made to the Samaritan woman at the well, offering "a well of water springing up into everlasting life."24 I bear solemn witness that Jesus Christ lives, that He presides over this, His sacred Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.25 I testify that He is the Savior of the world, the Prince of Peace,26 the King of kings, the Lord of lords,27 the Redeemer of the world. I affirm with certainty that we are ever present in His mind and heart. As a testament to this, He has restored His Church in these latter days and has called President Russell M. Nelson as His prophet and the President of the Church at this time.28 I know that Jesus Christ gave His life so that we might have eternal life. As we strive to place Him at the center of our lives, revelations unfold to us, His profound peace envelops us, and His infinite Atonement brings about our forgiveness and healing.29 It is in Him that we discover the strength to overcome, the courage to persevere, and the peace that surpasses all understanding. May we strive each day to draw nearer to Him, the source of all that is good,30 the beacon of hope in our journey back to the presence of our Heavenly Father. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

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