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Pennsylvania LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling PA LETRS Mod 1, 2nd Ed.: The Challenge of Learning to Read Wednesday October 04, 2017 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - PaTTAN - EAST This event is by invitation only. You must have a registration key in order to register. Module 1 focuses on why learning to read is so difficult for many students, how reading develops, and what is happening when the reading process does not progress as expected. (Focus: All grades) Module 1 Attendees will better understand: - why learning to read is difficult for many students - how good readers read - the progression of reading development - how to recognize tasks that are typical of each component of comprehensive reading instruction - that biological, genetic, cognitive, environmental, and instructional causes interact to influence reading development - characteristics of dyslexia Teachers of reading and spelling, including literacy consultants, coaches, reading specialists, special education teachers, regular education teachers, general and special education administrators, and IU TACs are invited to attend. Individuals attending this course must arrive on time and stay the duration of the course in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours. Requests for exceptions are to be brought to the attention of the individual´s Superintendent or IU Director prior to the course. All participants are required to take Module 1 prior to participation in Modules 2 through 12. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact: Kelly Kapp, at 717-901-2271, or "email@example.com(Kelly Kapp email)":mailto:firstname.lastname@example.org.
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Powering the payments experience with AI AI. We’ve read about the hype and the promise – as well as some amazing applications in many industries. Here we look at how it’s impacting payments in particular. Cloud has ignited widespread use of AI Cloud computing has made it easier than ever to build, test, and scale services in a more flexible way. From storage to security, it’s helped businesses operate with agility while experimenting with a new-found freedom armed with powerful technologies. A prime example of this is its enablement of artificial intelligence (AI). The availability and affordability of near-limitless compute resources in the cloud compared to on-premises has spurred the development of AI use cases across all industries. According to IDC, AI spend is forecast to grow 18.8% in 2022 and reach $500 billion by 2024. And it’s easy to see that bolstered by the sheer scale, speed, and affordability of data processing beyond what’s been achievable before, more companies than ever can take advantage of AI. If you wanted to develop a prototype for a self-driving car 5 or 10 years ago, for instance, you’d be looking at spending tens of millions of dollars. The hardware would fill an entire data centre. Fast forward to today, and thanks to AI you could probably do the same for $100,000. When to comes to the payments realm, AI is proving to be a game-changer in both risk and compliance, and consumer engagement. The deep connections that draw insight and de-risk The evolving payments landscape – accelerated by open banking, PSD2, and faster payments – has been driving benefits for merchants and consumers for some time in the UK and Europe. But, as with all advancements there come new challenges. Being able to run credit scores and Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, and assess risk in real-time or near real-time is more important than even. Payments providers are pivotal in this process. False positives, for instance, are a major source of revenue loss for merchants. So running all the necessary checks not only faster but smarter is key. AI is an incredibly powerful tool in doing this, with the application of machine learning (ML) enabling more effective fraud detection and increased authorisation rates. Its advantage lies in its ability to evaluate huge amounts of transaction data and recognise patterns that wouldn’t be possible manually. So it doesn’t just see a single transaction going through a digital wallet. It looks at the patterns of usage for this person’s account. Whether the current transaction is typical in terms of time, frequency, and value. But more than that, it looks at the entire ecosystem around that transaction – all the interconnects and relationships it has with other accounts and merchants. It can even make links between accounts that on the surface appear unrelated, but through deeper analysis are found to share an IP address. When stacked against each other, an ML algorithm has many advantages over manual processing in terms of the depth of the analysis it can achieve and the connections it can uncover. In doing so, it can deliver the best of both worlds: convenience and protection for the consumer, as well as faster approval rates, fewer declined transactions, and increased revenue for the merchant. Enriching engagement, the virtual way AI can also be used to develop higher levels of engagement. One aspect of this is the communication between consumers and their merchants, banks, and digital wallet providers. While we’ve all probably had a questionable experience with a chatbot in the past, the technology is becoming more sophisticated and getting better at delivering service that matches, and sometimes even exceeds, that of a human agent. Again, the differentiator is the technology’s ability to draw on a mass of consumer information – including historic transactions and behaviours – and use that to inform how the chatbot responds to the request. With a more complete view of customer requirements and expectations, the virtual agent can respond in a more tailored way and, in some instances, even predict what the customer will need next. Applied to issue resolution, this is a huge benefit. Over time, AI models get smarter too. They continue learning and improving, enhancing their usefulness and becoming more accurate and efficient. Giving the consumer what they want, when they want it Perhaps the more interesting application of AI in the realm of customer engagement is mass personalization or mass customisation. In a way, it’s applying real-time analytics and AI and ML capabilities to create the type of close consumer–merchant relationship that used to exist before big, impersonal stores took over the world. For example, you’re on holiday in Las Vegas. The brand from which you normally buy jeans in your home town realises you’re in the area, using your location information. The branch manager pings you a text message with an invitation to come into the store to have a coffee, and attaches a promotion code for 20% off your favourite style of jeans. In this scenario, the merchant knows you’re there, they know what jeans you usually buy, and they know they have your favoured style and size in stock. So by putting all this together, making those connections and tailoring outreach, they can achieve a pretty slick and highly personalised interaction. And whether you take the offer or not, you’ll definitely remember it, probably feel quite special, and maybe even get a sense of being closer to the brand as a result. An intelligent ecosystem complemented by AI AI provides a powerful set of tools to change the consumer experience. Its ability to quickly uncover links that wouldn’t otherwise be identified means merchants can both know and provide for their customers better, thereby increasing revenue. And they can protect their own businesses more effectively. As we’ve seen, the role of payments providers is central to the whole process – using AI to combat fraud faster and more efficiently, and increasing approval rates by addressing key sticking points for merchants in the transaction process. Of course, the technology is still evolving – and its use comes with ethical considerations – but the intelligent application of AI in areas where it can lend efficiency, insight, and security will result in an improved ecosystem for all.
BioWare revealed Shadow Realms last summer as a "4v1 asymmetrical online RPG," in which a party of four heroes will throw down against a mysterious, powerful figure known as the Shadowlord. It was intended to focus heavily on story, as is the way with BioWare, with a strong pencil-and-paper flavor. But rumors reported by Kotaku say that may all be changing. The site reports that two industry sources have said the game has been canceled outright, while a third—cited specifically as "reliable"—said it was actually rebooted in late October, which would be around the time that BioWare postponed the planned closed alpha test. The updated design will apparently incorporate a full single-player campaign, according to the source, and will thus push the launch target back to sometime in 2017. Kotaku claimed to have seen a photograph of an internal EA database showing that the Shadow Realms servers were recently shut down. It also explained how the change in direction may be related to plans to integrate the game with Origin: Games built around Origin get bigger budgets, according to the report, and the failure of Command & Conquer and Dawngate to do so may have hobbled their development and contributed to their cancellations. This is all entirely unverified and EA hasn't commented on the situation, but Kotaku has a pretty good record when it comes to reporting on these sorts of rumors, and the delay of the alpha and BioWare's silence since then—the Shadow Realms Twitter account has been inactive since the end of October—does appear to fit the narrative. We'll let you know as we find out more. PC Gamer Newsletter Sign up to get the best content of the week, and great gaming deals, as picked by the editors. Andy has been gaming on PCs from the very beginning, starting as a youngster with text adventures and primitive action games on a cassette-based TRS80. From there he graduated to the glory days of Sierra Online adventures and Microprose sims, ran a local BBS, learned how to build PCs, and developed a longstanding love of RPGs, immersive sims, and shooters. He began writing videogame news in 2007 for The Escapist and somehow managed to avoid getting fired until 2014, when he joined the storied ranks of PC Gamer. He covers all aspects of the industry, from new game announcements and patch notes to legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill. Lots of Henry Cavill.
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On March 29, China National Petroleum Corporation (hereinafter referred to as PetroChina) and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (hereinafter referred to as CNOOC) successively released their 2022 operating results. PetroChina achieved operating income of 3.2 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.9%, a record high; it achieved net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company of 149.38 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 62.1%. CNOOC achieved total revenue of RMB 422.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 71.6%, and net profit of RMB 141.7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 101.5%. According to the 2022 annual performance report previously released by Sinopec, the net profit of the “three barrels of oil” totaled 357.233 billion yuan, with an average daily profit of 979 million yuan. 01. PetroChina: Revenue and profits both hit record highs China National Petroleum Corporation announced that in 2022, the company’s two major oil and gas industry chains will operate efficiently and stably, the oil and gas business will achieve another good performance, the refining and chemical transformation will be accelerated across the board, and the new energy and new materials business will accelerate development. In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, the company achieved operating income of 3.2 trillion yuan (RMB, the same below), a year-on-year increase of 23.9%; net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company was 149.38 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 62.1%; free cash flow was 150.42 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.9%. An increase of 88.4%. The company’s financial condition is in good health, with operating performance indicators such as revenue, profit, and free cash flow all reaching record highs. Oil and gas production equivalent reached a record high. We vigorously enhanced exploration and development efforts, achieved a number of major breakthroughs and important discoveries, and further consolidated our resource base. In 2022, the company’s oil and gas production equivalent was 1.685 billion barrels, a record high, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%, of which crude oil production was 906 million barrels, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%; it produced 4.68 trillion cubic feet of marketable natural gas, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%. Domestic oil and gas production equivalent was 1.513 billion barrels, a year-on-year increase of 3.8%, of which crude oil production was 767 million barrels, a year-on-year increase of 1.9%; marketable natural gas production was 4.47 trillion cubic feet, a year-on-year increase of 5.9%. New breakthroughs have been made in the strategic layout of new energy, development has been accelerated across the board, a number of key projects have been completed and put into operation, the installed capacity of wind and solar power generation has exceeded 1.4 million kilowatts, and the development and utilization capacity of new energy has reached 8 million tons of standard coal per year. The oil and gas new energy business achieved an operating profit of RMB 165.75 billion. The transformation and upgrading of the refining and chemical industry has accelerated across the board. Accelerating the transformation from “fuel type” to “chemical products and organic materials type”, strategic layout and transformation and upgrading have achieved significant results. The Guangdong Petrochemical refining and chemical integration project has been completed and put into operation, and the Jilin Petrochemical and Guangxi Petrochemical large ethylene projects have started construction. Structural adjustment was accelerated across the board, adhering to the market orientation, determining production based on sales, promoting production based on production, coordinating and optimizing resources, processing load and product structure, increasing the production of special and efficient products, and the output of low-sulfur ship fuel, paraffin, and low-sulfur petroleum coke increased by 31.2%. The new material speed-up project is progressing smoothly, the output of new materials has increased by 56.3% year-on-year, 119 new chemical product brands have been developed, and the sales volume of chemical products has reached a record high. The new refining and chemical materials business achieved an operating profit of 40.57 billion yuan. The sales quality and efficiency of refined oil products continued to improve. Market-oriented and benefit-centered, we adhere to the integration of wholesale and retail, mutual promotion of oil and non-oil products, online and offline integration, and coordination of steam, coal and diesel products, actively expand the market and increase efficiency, and the market share of refined oil sales business has increased steadily; the implementation of ” With the marketing model of “oil products + goods + services”, the number of comprehensive energy service stations has grown rapidly, the country’s first refueling robot has been put into commercial use, and both non-oil gross profit and non-oil profit have reached the best level in history. International trade continues to optimize imported resources, and its ability to reduce costs and increase efficiency has been enhanced. The annual trade volume reached 380 million tons, and the overall service industry chain has been fruitful. In 2022, the company will develop 140 new gas stations and put 187 new gas stations into operation. The total number of operating gas stations will be 22,586, 416 charging and swapping stations, and 542 photovoltaic stations. The sales business achieved an operating profit of 14.37 billion yuan. The proportion of clean and low-carbon energy continues to increase. The oil and gas production structure was further optimized, and natural gas sales grew rapidly. The annual sales of natural gas were 260.3 billion cubic meters, of which domestic sales were 207.1 billion cubic meters, exceeding 200 billion cubic meters for the first time, setting a record high, with a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, and the domestic market share reached 60 % or more, equivalent to replacing 275 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 268 million tons. Continue to optimize the scale and structure of imported gas, optimize marketing strategies and market layout based on the principle of efficiency, vigorously explore high-quality markets and direct supply users, increase efforts in terminal market development, actively carry out online transactions, and achieve remarkable results in expanding sales and improving efficiency. The natural gas sales business achieved an operating profit of 12.96 billion yuan. In 2023, the company’s oil, gas and new energy business will continue to increase resource exploration and development and increase reserves and production to ensure sustainable development with a high level of reserve and production balance; promote the integration of integrated new energy bases and geothermal, centralized wind, solar, gas and electricity and other projects are implemented to consolidate and enhance the good development momentum of the new energy business. The refining and chemical sales and new materials business will continue to promote structural adjustment, transformation and upgrading, accelerate the implementation of new material speed-up projects, continue to promote “reduce oil and increase chemicals”, “reduce oil and increase specialties” and “reduce carbon and increase green” to further enhance product competitiveness; Strengthen the construction of marketing system, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall efficiency creation capabilities. Unswervingly promote green and low-carbon transformation, give full play to the advantages of technology, industry and integration, continue to optimize the energy production and supply structure, strengthen conservation and intensive use of resources, and provide more low-carbon and zero-carbon resources to the societyenergy. Continue to promote corporate governance and management improvements, strengthen ESG management, create long-term value with stakeholders, share corporate development results, and give back to shareholders and investors with excellent performance 02. CNOOC: Net profit doubled On the afternoon of March 29, CNOOC disclosed its 2022 operating results. In 2022, CNOOC will actively respond to the complex and ever-changing energy situation and international environment, make every effort to promote increased reserves and production, technological innovation and low-carbon transformation, further promote actions to reduce costs, improve quality and efficiency, and maximize benefits from the high oil price cycle. Operating performance reached a record high again. On April 21, the company was successfully listed on the main board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, becoming the largest A-share IPO in China’s energy industry in the past decade, bringing the company into a more dynamic Chinese domestic capital market, broadening future development space, and creating greater value for shareholders. . During the year, the company continued to increase its efforts in oil and gas exploration and development. A total of 18 new discoveries were made throughout the year, 28 oil and gas structures were successfully evaluated, new breakthroughs were made in new areas, new fields, and new types of exploration, and further exploration of new reserves and production was achieved. district. The company’s net proven reserves increased to 6.24 billion barrels of oil equivalent, the reserve replacement rate reached 182%, and the reserve life was stable at 10 years, laying a solid resource foundation for the company’s future development. The company efficiently promoted the construction of major projects, exceeded its capital expenditure targets, and maintained rapid growth in oil and gas production. During the year, a total of 9 new projects were successfully put into operation and more than 40 production capacity projects were under construction. The Bohai Oilfield is firmly the largest crude oil production base in China, the Eastern South China Sea Oilfield has reached its production target ahead of schedule, the quality of overseas business development has been significantly improved, and onshore unconventional natural gas production has increased significantly. The company’s net oil and gas production for the year increased to 623.8 million barrels of oil equivalent, setting a new record for the company’s net production. The company deepens cost reduction, improves quality and efficiency, and maintains leading profitability. The average realized oil price for the year was US$96.59/barrel, a year-on-year increase of 42.3%; the average realized natural gas price was US$8.58/thousand cubic feet, a year-on-year increase of 23.5%. The main cost of a barrel of oil is US$30.39, which effectively resists the pressure of rising commodity prices and continues to consolidate its cost competitive advantage. The total revenue for the year was RMB 422.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 71.6%, and the net profit was RMB 141.7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 101.5%. The outstanding performance fully demonstrated the company’s precise management results. In 2022, the company will focus on improving its independent innovation capabilities, effectively using scientific and technological achievements to empower oil and gas resource development, and further promoting digital and intelligent transformation. The Enping 15-1 oil field group has put into use China’s most intelligent offshore unmanned platform, Asia’s first deepwater jacket platform “Haiji No. 1” has been completed and put into operation, offshore super-heavy oil thermal recovery development, and underwater oil and gas production systems Important breakthroughs have been made in independent research and development applications, onshore deep coal bed methane well fracturing, offshore shale oil drilling, etc., and scientific research services and production are precise and powerful. At the same time, the company firmly practices green and low-carbon development and vigorously promotes green production in oil and gas fields. The shore power application project of the Bozhong-Kenli oilfield group is fully put into operation. The Bohai Oilfield has realized “green power entering the sea” for the first time, and it is China’s first offshore carbon storage demonstration project. built. The company has also steadily promoted the development of offshore wind power business. The Hainan CZ7 offshore wind power demonstration project has been approved. The main project of the first deep-sea floating wind power platform “CNOOC Guanlan” has been completed. The new energy business layout has been implemented in an orderly manner. The company maintained a healthy cash position, with abundant free cash flow of RMB 110.8 billion. In order to better share the company’s development results and actively fulfill its commitments to shareholders, the board of directors has recommended the distribution of a final dividend of HK$0.75 per share (tax included). Mr. Wang Dongjin, chairman of the company, said: “In 2022, facing the extremely challenging external environment, CNOOC will forge ahead, seize opportunities, and achieve new milestones in many operating results. Bravely setting the trend, we will continue to increase reserves and production. As a driving force, with the goal of building a world-class energy company, we will promote the company’s high-quality development to achieve new leaps, actively fulfill our social responsibilities, and repay the trust and support from all walks of life with outstanding results.”
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Advice from a Solicitor can overcome Court delays As the lifting of restrictions has now set to be delayed family law solicitors at Pearson are advising clients of significant delays to the court system and looking more and more at out of court settlements to benefit their clients and move proceedings forward. When children are involved it is always preferable to minimise disruption and a plan between parents putting the children at the centre of the issue will help pave the way. Alternative Dispute Resolution In addition our solicitors are focusing on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and encouraging out of court settlements. ADR also can lead to a better long term relationship with your partner as it is often more conciliatory than the more traditional court route. “With variants and changes to the lifting of lockdown the pressure is still very much on the family courts to get on with work as usual in extenuating circumstances but for clients delays can be frustrating so we are doing everything we can to minimise this and manage expectations,” said Divorce and family law solicitor, Emma Kendall. Family Law Court Delays There are currently delays in the court system of up to five months for a first hearing and so we would always advise that clients liaise with their family law solicitor about Alternative Dispute Resolution. “If someone is waiting for a Court hearing date, which may be in the distant future, this is time not spent with their children and so I would always advise that they try and sort out their arrangements,” added Emma. Where there are safeguarding issues the Court will need to get involved, but usually it is for parents to reach these decisions together. Cafcass, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, have a ‘Parenting Plan’ which can be helpful for couples to think about what issues there may be in future, this can then form the basis for the agreement, narrow the issues considerably and speed up the process. “We are finding that the courts are no longer wanting to get involved in the minutiae of arrangements as they would have done in the past and so mediation could be used for these narrow issues. We always try to negotiate with the other side to sort out arrangements and if delays are to be minimised this is more relevant now than ever. Those clients going to Court should expect the issues to be limited only to those necessary for a Judge to determine,” advised Emma Kendall. When finances are an issue it is always advisable to get good initial advice from a family law solicitor as to your rights before agreeing or entering into arrangements with your spouse, now especially so, as court delays could mean you may be compromising your rights. For advice on all family and divorce issues, divorce and your finances or to discuss divorce and what happens to your children call the Pearson Family law team on 0161 785 3500 or email email@example.com to our newsletter Please note that the information and opinions contained in this article are not intended to be comprehensive, nor to provide legal advice. No responsibility for its accuracy or correctness is assumed by Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers Ltd or any of its members or employees. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking, or refraining from taking, any action as a result of this article. This blog was posted some time ago and its contents may now be out of date. For the latest legal position relating to these issues, get in touch with the author - or make an enquiry now.
Martial (con) artist Ma Baoguo KOed by People’s Daily A master-turned-farce with a lesson for everyone: Rat's tail soup “Young people lack martial ethics” “I urge you to rat’s tail soup”. These phrases, or “年轻人不讲武德” and “我劝你耗子尾汁” in Chinese, are the latest internet memes that have captured Chinese social media, splashing across millions of smartphone screens and gaining a firm foothold in the Chinese lexicon in a matter of days. But as the memes slowly lose steam, the man who generated them, 69-year-old martial art practitioner Ma Baoguo (马保国), is sinking from public view in a much more dramatic fashion. In a scathing commentary published Saturday，the People’s Daily called out Ma by name, labeling him as a “showboat” and a “charlatan”. “The words and deeds of Ma Baoguo, speaking plainly, is a farce,” the commentary said. The commentary didn’t stop at attacking Ma, but also took a swipe at the forces that elevated Ma to public view. “What do the people behind Ma want to achieve? Any clear-eyed person can see it’s all about business interest. What’s the goal of internet platforms that promote Ma? It’s about nothing but traffic, which translates into interest. However, whether it be an internet platform or capital, the one prerequisite for marketing selling points is to follow public order, well-conscienced traditions, and correct values, otherwise, it would just be a cheap and flimsy business game.” According to Ma’s autobiography on his official Weibo account, Ma was born into a martial arts family in 1951. His grandfather and father both practiced martial arts. Ma said he lived in the UK between 2002 and 2007, allegedly accompanying his son who studied there. Ma taught martial arts during his time in the UK, at the same time maturing his own martial art theoretics, a style of Taichi called the Hunyuan Xingyi. Ma continued to promote his signature Taichi style after returning to China, accepting pupils and uploading videos of himself demonstrating almost comical Taichi moves or telling wild stories as testaments of his martial arts abilities. Ma remained off the social media radar until May this year, when he took part in a recorded fight in Zibo city, Shandong province. In this 30-second-long fight, he was knocked down twice before being knocked out. The video soon went viral, but it wasn’t until November when Ma rose to national fame, fueled by a January video showing Ma recounting an encounter with two “young men”. In the 2’47” long segment, Ma said he was approached by two young men who wanted to learn some moves. Ma said as he engaged one of the men, he first landed a punch on the man’s nose, but only lightly as “tradition demands”. As Ma pulled back the punch, the young man unexpectedly went on the offensive, catching Ma by surprise. “I did not duck and his left fist brushed against my right eye,” Ma said, adding his eye watered a bit but recovered after two minutes. Toward the end of the segment, Ma seemed to swell with emotion, accusing the young men of not following martial ethics and urging them to “keep a check on themselves”, though speaking with a slight accent, the phrase “keeping a check on oneself” sounded like “rat’s tail soup”. The video has received nearly 29 million views, with 100,000 comments, the vast majority taking a ridiculing tone against the self-fashioned master. Ma’s fortune - or misfortune, depending on your view - runs against the backdrop of a series of busts for con-artists pretending to be martial arts masters such as Ma. Once a little known yet lucrative business model, the scams gained public attention with the help of social media platforms. Ironically, self-promotional videos made by the so-called masters became the biggest source of memes and jokes. For now, it seems that the People’s Daily has decided that letting Ma’s memes live out the rest of its lifespan can be detrimental to social norms and values. The message was quickly captured by social media platforms including Bilibili, which pledged to take steps to dampen the fervor. A statement issued by Bilibili Saturday said it would “strictly restrict, verify and manage videos related to Ma”. A search Sunday on Bilibili with the keyword Ma Baoguo only yielded a few dozens of videos, all of which echoed People’s Daily’s message, while a more precise search still showed the 29-million-view segment. People’s Daily’s call was applauded by many Internet users -- its post on Weibo denouncing Ma garnered 162 thousand likes. But not all comments supported the paper’s position, with some of the most upvoted expressing displeasure. The paper is making too big a deal out of “a joke people are enjoying”, it should “rat’s tail soup”, one comment said. This newsletter is penned by Yang Liu, who will be a regular contributor to Pekingnology.
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Girls and women face disadvantage in almost all the areas that are known to affect health. Women face inequalities in jobs and income, for example through the gender pay gap, as well as in other areas including social connections, housing and education. This inequality is worse for women in other disadvantaged groups: refugees and asylum seekers, disabled women, minority ethnic women and LGBT+ women. Women are more likely to have insecure or part-time jobs, or to be affected by workplace discrimination and stereotyping. Women do most of the unpaid care work and unpaid childcare. This all adds up to reduced income during working life and beyond, with above-average gender pay and pensions gaps compared to the EU. The Covid-19 pandemic disproportionately affected women financially; they were more vulnerable to job losses, are more likely to be Universal Credit recipients, to take up more caring responsibilities and to work in frontline ‘essential worker’ jobs. Job losses affected disabled mothers the worst, while financial insecurity and food poverty affected single parents badly – 90% of whom are women. Lockdown also brought an increase in demand for domestic violence services. Stating the facts - Women spend a quarter of their lives in ill health or disability, compared to a fifth for men. - Over a quarter (26%) of young women in the UK experience a common mental disorder, such as anxiety or depression, compared to 9.1% of young men. - Across England as a whole average rents take 43% of women’s earnings and 28% of men’s. Those that have found work sometimes have to travel miles to get to their jobs which are often low paid. During the pandemic, this has meant using public transport, even though they didn’t feel safe doing so. Being able to cycle to work has given them another option. Chief Executive Officer for Living Under One Sun Our work with women and health Many of the projects we fund are run by and for women, tackling the barriers to good health by improving social connections, developing skills and growing community power. These range from groups for mothers with mental health problems to projects involving women who are migrants, refugees, or from communities experiencing racial inequity. Some groups are aimed specifically at women in communities where women are underrepresented in community action or find it more difficult to access local services, activities and opportunities. These projects can focus on practical skills for employability, educational attainment, or boosting confidence and independence. Living Under One Sun was created in 2005 by a group of mothers from different cultures who wanted to feel less isolated, improve their area, and make their neighbourhood feel safer. The Welcome Women project expands on ongoing activities such as growing food. The research on women and health United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (UN CEDAW), Concluding observations on the eighth periodic report of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Mar 2019) Confronting Gender Inequality, LSE Commission on Gender, Inequality and Power, London School of Economics (2015) Women’s equality in England, Women’s Resource Centre (2018) A year of lockdown, Refuge (2021) Unequal impact? Coronavirus and the gendered economic impact, House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee (Jan 2021) Young Women and Economic Justice, Women’s Budget Group (2020) Women and employment during Covid-19 (Women’s Budget Group (2021)
El Nido South Patitos Lead Teacher Lynn has worked with kids for 25 years, through parks and recreation centers, home daycare in Washington state, and teaching and directing in Georgia. She's been back in her hometown of West Sacramento for the past few years. Lynn adores her family, which includes her mom in West Sacramento, her daughter in Georgia, her son in Italy, and her newborn grandchild, expected in late November. She's also got an extensive animal family, which includes Cici the Australian shepherd, Glenny the deer chihuahua, and Quinn (or Burb) the cat. When she's not spending time with her family, Lynn likes to garden, caring for sick plants and flowers. She loves the outdoors and sports, especially football.
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"An ancient proverb tells us that ‘knowledge is power.’ When it comes to dealing with the persistent problem of ant nests, this adage holds true. Understanding the behavior and biology of ants, as well as effective eradication techniques, can empower individuals seeking to rid their homes and gardens of these unwanted intruders. In this article, we will delve into the intricate world of ants and their nesting habits, exploring natural remedies, chemical products, prevention tips, and professional assistance for removing ant nests. By equipping ourselves with knowledge, we can take proactive steps towards achieving an ant-free environment." Table of Contents - Observe movement patterns of ants and look for trails near food sources to identify the ants nest. - Use natural remedies like vinegar to disrupt ant communication and drown ants, providing a long-term solution. - Avoid using chemical pesticides due to negative environmental impacts and health risks, and explore non-chemical alternatives. - Implement prevention strategies such as maintaining cleanliness, sealing entry points, removing nesting sites, and using effective ant deterrents to avoid ant nests. Identifying the Ants Nest The identification of an ants nest involves observing their movement patterns and locating the source of ant activity. Ants leave behind certain signs that can help in identifying their nests. These signs include trails of ants moving back and forth, especially near food sources, as well as small piles of discarded debris or soil particles around entry points. Locating entry points is crucial for identifying the nest location. Ants often enter structures through cracks in walls, gaps in windows and doors, or holes in foundations. By closely inspecting these areas, one can determine where the ants are entering from and trace their movements back to the nest. Different ant species have varying nesting habits, such as building nests underground, inside wood structures, or even within walls. Understanding these habits allows for effective eradication techniques to be employed. Scientific research has provided evidence-based strategies for eliminating ant nests, including using baits and insecticides targeted specifically at the type of ant infestation present. It is important to approach ant nest identification with a practical mindset so that appropriate methods can be used to remove them effectively while also promoting long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes. Natural Remedies to Eliminate Ants Nest Natural remedies can effectively eliminate an ant colony by disrupting their scent trails and inflicting harm on the ants. Vinegar, a common household item, is one such remedy that can be used to eliminate ants. Its strong odor disrupts the ants’ ability to communicate through pheromones, which are essential for their navigation and foraging activities. Creating homemade ant traps using vinegar can be an effective way to target specific areas where ants are present. These traps can be made by mixing equal parts of vinegar and water in a shallow dish or container. The ants are attracted to the smell of vinegar but will drown when they come into contact with it. This method not only kills the worker ants but also disrupts the entire colony by preventing them from returning to the nest and sharing food with other members. \|Homemade Ant Traps \|1. Mix vinegar and \|Disrupts ant communication \|water in a \|shallow dish or Using Chemical Products to Eradicate Ants Nest Chemical products are commonly utilized to eliminate ant colonies by disrupting their communication and causing harm to the ants. These products can be effective in eradicating ant nests, but they also have certain drawbacks and long-term effects that should be considered. Environmental impact: Chemical pesticides can have negative effects on the environment, particularly when they contaminate soil or water sources. This can harm other organisms and disrupt the balance of ecosystems. Health risks: Some chemical products used for ant control may pose health risks to humans and pets if not handled properly or if excessive amounts are used. It is important to follow instructions carefully and use protective measures when applying these chemicals. Resistance development: Repeated use of chemical pesticides can lead to the development of resistance in ants, making them less susceptible to future treatments. This can make eradication more challenging over time. Considering these potential issues, it is advisable to explore chemical-free alternatives for ant control whenever possible. Using natural remedies or non-chemical methods can help minimize environmental impact, reduce health risks, and promote long-term solutions for managing ant nests effectively. Prevention Tips to Avoid Ants Nest Prevention of ant nest formation can be achieved through the implementation of proactive measures that disrupt their access to food sources and eliminate potential nesting sites. By understanding ant behavior, biology, and control methods, effective eradication techniques can be applied. Different species of ants have varying nesting habits, making it crucial to identify and locate nests accurately. Maintaining a clean environment is essential in deterring ants as they are attracted to food residue and easily accessible food sources. Additionally, using effective ant deterrents such as natural repellents or barriers can help discourage ants from entering homes or buildings. It is important to note that prevention is key in avoiding ant nest formations; therefore, implementing these strategies consistently will provide long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes. \|Strategies for Prevention \|Regularly clean surfaces \|Discourages ants from finding food residues \|Seal entry points \|Block gaps or cracks \|Prevents ants from entering premises \|Remove potential nesting sites \|Reduces favorable conditions for nesting activities Implementing these preventative measures helps create an environment that is less attractive to ants, reducing the likelihood of them forming nests nearby. Seeking Professional Help to Remove Ants Nest Engaging the services of a professional pest control company can be a viable option for effectively addressing and eliminating ant nests. Professionals possess the knowledge, expertise, and resources to handle ant infestations efficiently. Here are three key reasons why seeking professional help is beneficial: Expertise: Professional pest control technicians are trained in identifying different ant species and their nesting habits. They understand the biology and behavior of ants, allowing them to implement targeted eradication techniques. Advanced Techniques: Pest control companies have access to specialized equipment and products that may not be available to the general public. These tools enable professionals to safely and effectively eliminate ant nests while minimizing potential risks. Long-term Solutions: DIY methods may provide temporary relief, but professional pest control offers long-lasting results. By addressing the root cause of the infestation, professionals can prevent future ant problems through comprehensive treatment plans. Overall, opting for professional pest control provides numerous benefits over DIY methods, ensuring effective removal of ant nests and preventing further infestations.
Invite Your Friends to a Vegan Picnic Pack your basket and grab your friends—it’s peak picnicking season! Inviting your loved ones to enjoy a dope picnic spread is a great way to make them feel appreciated and show them how delicious and easy it is to be vegan. From food to games, let’s go over everything you’ll need for a flawless vegan picnic. Where to Go Choosing the perfect picnic spot is crucial. You’ll want everyone in your group to be comfy, so you may want to look for a place with shade, no loud noises, and access to picnic tables, public restrooms, and other facilities. Besides your friends’ comfort, you’ll need to consider the comfort of other species—like the many animals who live in popular picnic areas. Make sure you stay a good distance away from animals’ homes so that you don’t scare them. Check for any anthills or gopher holes before spreading out a blanket, and if you see any animals going about their day, stay put instead of approaching them. This doesn’t mean you can’t watch them from a distance. More on that later. 😉 What Food to Bring You can’t have a picnic without food, so why not come in clutch with a tasty vegan spread that everyone will love? So many summertime faves are already vegan, like watermelon, trail mix, chips and salsa, and fruit platters with berries, grapes, and melons. For vegan versions of picnic classics, try making our Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwich or Eggless Salad Sandwich—each takes only 10 minutes of prep time. You could also bring Quinoa and Kale Caesar Salad or pasta salad in a sealed container, or go for vegan chicken tenders with dipping sauces for a protein boost. What Supplies to Bring Use plates, utensils, and napkins to keep things clean while you eat. But you don’t want to make a mess for yourself or the animals to deal with. Leaving materials behind poses a choking hazard for them, and throwing away trash clutters landfills that spill into the ocean and threaten marine life. To spare animals excruciating deaths, use eco-friendly materials like biodegradable napkins. You can also bring cloth napkins and reusable plates and silverware and wash them once you’re home—this is a great money-saver, too. 🤑 Pack messier food in washable containers like Tupperware and dry food like bread or nuts in tinfoil, which is recyclable if it’s free of food residue. What Activities to Do Liven up your picnic with some pre- or post-meal activities. A deck of cards, a board game, or a Frisbee is easy to carry and can provide hours of fun. Best of all, none of these activities harm animals—just make sure you don’t hit any trees or branches when you throw the Frisbee. To take things to the next level, go beyond simply not harming animals to helping them. Bring a trash bag and clean up litter around the picnic site. Try your hand at “trash fishing” in lakes or streams—the only type of fishing PETA likes. And if you see a wild animal who appears to be injured, call your local animal control agency or wildlife rehabilitation center right away. How to Watch Animals We told you this was coming. 🥰 If you love studying other species, there’s good news: It’s a great animal-friendly activity. As long as you keep a respectful distance, observing animals doesn’t harm them at all and boosts your knowledge about different species. Remember to give animals their space and not to feed them. It may be tempting to share some nuts with an adorable squirrel, but it’s best for everyone to hold back. Feeding wildlife in areas like picnic sites can make animals lose their natural fear of humans and put them in danger. Just enjoy the food yourself and watch the animals thrive in nature. Love hosting vegan picnics, barbecues, and other get-togethers? Find food that you and your friends will love in the recipes section of peta2.com. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal, scrumptious sides and snacks, or sweet desserts, we have a tasty vegan recipe for you.
Dr. Peter Grinspoon Coaching and Consulting Dr. Peter Grinspoon Coaching and Consulting Peter Grinspoon, M.D. is a primary care doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital, an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and has been a cannabis specialist for twenty-five years. Dr. Grinspoon is a popular speaker and is frequently featured in the national media, on issues such as cannabis, addiction, and physician health. His private practice offers comprehensive cannabis coaching and education, as well as certification (only in MA). Dr. Grinspoon is also certified as a health and life coach in order to further help people find their goals and follow their dreams. He offers comprehensive health and wellness coaching on a wide variety of issues for which he is uniquely qualified to help. His latest book, “Seeing Through the Smoke: Cannabis: An Expert Doctor Untangles the Truth About Cannabis” is available wherever books are sold. (Prometheus). Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction Dr. Peter Grinspoon seemed to be a total success: a Harvard-educated M.D. with a thriving practice; married with two great kids and a gorgeous wife; a pillar of his community. But lurking beneath the thin veneer of having it all was an addict fueled on a daily boatload of prescription meds. When the police finally came calling – after a tip from a sharp-eyed pharmacist – Grinspoon’s house of cards came tumbling down fast. Seeing Through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth about Marijuana Depending on which doctor you speak with, or which websites you read, cannabis could be an appealing, low-risk medicine – even an aid to wellness – or an insidiously addictive drug rotting the brains of our youth. Seeing Through the Smoke is an unflinching examination at the grossly misunderstood drug that uses data-driven medical science and a critical historical perspective to reveal the truth behind cannabis. Latest posts on the Harvard Health Blog September 19, 2022 – There is no definitive evidence yet that microdosing with psychedelics is either effective or safe. Read more As seen in: I am a certified health and wellness coach and there’s nothing I love more than helping people clarify their goals and realize their dreams. It is fair to say that I have spent my entire adult life caring for people and helping them enact change. Most of my career has been spent as a primary care doctor at Harvard Medical taking care of patients ranging from the very well-to-do to the most impoverished inner-city residents. There are very few scenarios that I have not come across and been asked to assist with, and this wide range of experiences forms an exceptionally broad background of problem solving. I engage as a coach with respect, compassion, humility – and with a wealth of experience — with which I work with clients as they discover their own paths toward their personal goals. Click here to schedule a consultation with Dr. Grinspoon. Medical marijuana or, cannabis, is soaring in popularity, especially among baby boomers and the elderly. It has had its controversies and stigma over the previous decades – largely created by the U.S. government – but millions of people are finding it useful for chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, fibromyalgia, colitis, and a wide variety of medical conditions that our traditional medical system either treats poorly or treats with a high level of toxicity. While there is no “free lunch” with any medicine in terms of side effects, medical cannabis is relatively safe and well-tolerated. Click here to schedule a cannabis consultation with Dr. Grinspoon. Dr. Grinspoon has been a keynote speaker across the globe on many cannabis-related topics, as well as on addiction, opioids, recovery, psychedelics and physician health. According to Dr. Grinspoon, “My best talks are always those in which I go ‘off-script’ and speak extemporaneously, as during those performances my humor and passion shine through. Cannabis – I am comfortable speaking on any cannabis-related topic to any audience. Popular topics include: medical cannabis in the elderly, cannabis and harm reduction, cannabis and the opioid crisis and medical cannabis for doctors. Physician Health – I have given grand rounds on this topic at numerous institutions, based on my experiences as a physician in recovery and as an Associate Director of the Physician Health Service in Massachusetts. Addiction – I come at this issue from all angles, having barely survived an opioid addiction, and as someone who treats doctors and patients for addiction. Psychedelics – I have been following the ‘psychedelic renaissance’ since age thirteen and have a lifelong interest in psychedelic therapies, as well as lived experience. 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Sable / White Please fill out our contact form below. "*" indicates required fields Shih Tzu loosely translates to ‘Little Lion’ in Mandarin. Ironically, it was named after its looks because there is absolutely no fierceness to this adorable dog breed. From the laps of emperors in ancient China to the hearts of its present-day owners, Shih Tzus have always been leaders in the hall of fame for canine companionship. Discover more about our Shih Tzu puppies for sale below! Shih Tzus originate from honorable backgrounds in China, where they were bred as palace pets. They are among the fourteen oldest dog breeds in the world, and Chinese archaeologists have dated their uncovered bones to around 8000BC. They are rumored to have initiated initially from Tibet and were introduced to Chinese monarchs by Tibetan Monks as gifts. Other sources say the Shih Tzu is a crossbreed of the Lhasa Apso and Pekingese dog breeds. China or ancient Tibet, the Shih Tzu has proven itself worthy of adoration across generations. From 618 to 995AD, the dog breed is continuously referenced in art, paintings, sculptures, and letters. The first offshore record of Shih Tzus comes from the 19th century, where a certain woman known as Lady Brownrigg took a pair of Shih Tzus from Peking to England to start her kennel. They made their debut presence in the US in 1960 after Maureen Murdock, along with her nephew, Philip Prince, imported the breed. Since then, Shih Tzus have been officially recognized and registered in top global Dog Clubs. They come in black, grey, gold, liver, brindle, white or red coats. Shih Tzus are naturally friendly dogs. However, without early socialization, they can be timorous. They are at their best around family or anyone giving them love and attention. A Shih Tzu is made to love. They don’t chase small animals or guard, but this doesn’t mean they won’t bark at strangers. They will alert you as soon as they sense something is amiss. This dog can get stubborn and requires early training so they can grow to be disciplined and healthy dogs. If you are a small apartment owner, then the Shih Tzu is perfect for you. They do not do well in outdoor kennels but enjoy playing in yards and gardens. They love the indoors and will always warm up to you or sit on your lap. They get pretty attached – and fast! During hot seasons, their flat noses make them very prone to heatstroke. This is because their inhaled air does not cool in their lungs as fast as it would in dogs with longer muzzles. The possibility of your Shih Tzu catching heatstroke is minimal in well-ventilated and air-conditioned rooms. As small dogs, Shih Tzus are satisfied with daily short strolls. They don’t need a lot of exercise. Owners have reported that their Shih Tzus like to think they are birds, so don’t be startled if you see your dog audaciously leaping from sofa to sofa. Make sure your house is dog-proof as this breed is highly prone to internal injury due to its delicate size. No doubt, grooming a Shih Tzu is demanding. Their coats matt easily and must be daily to prevent hair knotting. If you cannot meet the grooming requirements your Shih Tzu has, you could cut the coat short. This takes away all the luxurious beauty but curtails your dog’s grooming needs. They should be bathed at least once a week. Be careful when trimming their nails as they contain blood vessels and could hurt! You don’t want your dog running away every time you bring the clippers out. Dental care is critical in small dog breeds. Regularly, brush their teeth with a soft toothbrush and clean their ears with damp wool balls to minimize infections. Our Shih Tzu puppies for sale come from either USDA licensed commercial breeders or hobby breeders with no more than 5 breeding mothers. USDA licensed commercial breeders account for less than 20% of all breeders in the country. The unregulated breeders who are selling outside of the USDA regulations and without a license are what we consider to be “Puppy Mills.” We are committed to offering Shih Tzu puppies who will grow up to become important members of your family. We only purchase puppies from the very best sources, and we stand behind every puppy we sell. Contact us today to learn more about the availability of our Shih Tzu puppies for sale. We look forward to helping you find your next family member. Our pet counselors can answer any questions you have about our Shih Tzu puppies. Ten Top Frequently Asked Questions About the Shih Tzu Are Shih Tzus hypoallergenic? Yes. They only lose hair when bathed or when their coat is combed. Are Shih Tzus good with children? The Shih Tzu is an all-round friendly dog but is better with more mature children who have been taught to handle it well. Do Shih Tzus snore? A Shih Tzu snorts and snores because of its short snout. Are Shih Tzus easy to train? With treats and rewards, a Shih Tzu is fun to train. They are, however, mischievous, and the trainer needs to be firm if any training is to be done at all. Are Shih Tzus good with other pets? Shih Tzus are pet-friendly and very accommodating of other pets. Are Shih Tzus easy to groom? No. Their luxurious coat requires daily brushing, and the services of a professional groomer need to be employed if the owner can’t keep up with the demands. What is Shih Tzus daily feeding requirement? Shih Tzus eat a cup of high-quality dry food daily with clean water. Are Shih Tzus prone to breathing problems? Due to their brachycephalic (flat snout) features, Shih Tzus will have minor difficulty breathing in poorly-ventilated environments. What is Shih Tzus life expectancy? The Shih Tzu has a lifespan of ten to eighteen years. What is Shih Tzus average weight? Shih Tzus weigh eight to eighteen pounds (four to eight kilograms). A Shih Tzu in your home is a small bit of ancient Chinese royalty. These graceful dogs will make you feel noble and will never leave your side.
Please fill out our contact form below. "*" indicates required fields The Cavalier King Charles was introduced to the United States in 1956 by W. Lyon Brown. Also known as the Cavalier or King Charles for short, this breed has grown to be a very sought after one in the United States for decades. The Cavalier King Charles descended from a toy spaniel and has appeared in many 16th, 17th, and 18th Century paintings of northern Europe throughout history. This breed was initially bred as a companion dog for royalty. They make great lapdogs and helped keep their owners warm on carriage rides. Rumor has it that King Charles II liked this breed so much that he refused to go anywhere without at least three of them. The Cavalier King Charles' popularity is what it is today much thanks to its joyful, sweet, and loving personality. They have very calm and easy-going demeanors and adore their family. They are known to quickly form bonds with those they love and do excellent in families that have children and other pets in the home. They almost never show signs of aggression and are always anxiously waiting for you to get home. This is one of those breeds that will steal your heart in no time at all. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a luxurious coat that is slick, smooth, soft, and silky. They can be found in several solid colors or blended colors such as Chestnut, tan, white, tricolor, and ruby. They do appreciate a thorough daily brushing which will help keep their beautiful coats smooth and clean. Many Cavalier King Charles Spaniels owners use a medium bristle brush which helps to evenly brush the dog's coat. A bi-weekly bath will help this dog look and feel her best. Nail clipping and routine teeth cleanings are also highly recommended. For the first six months of their life, Cavalier King Charles pups should be fed three times a day. The feeding should be broken up into eight-hour intervals. A proper and nutritious diet is crucial in the early months of this dog's life for both physical and mental development. This breed does do well alone; however, owners must remember this is a companion dog who does thrive from human interaction. Legend has it that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were initially bred in England to keep their royal owners warm inside their drafty castles on chilly evenings. This breed was made famous by its association with King Charles II and has been linked with British royalty since the time of Queen Mary I. Fact: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is considered the largest dog within the toy breed. Fact: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is ranked in the Top 50 smartest breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs." Fact: Despite being a smaller lapdog, this breed is very agile and loves to run and swim. Fact: Cavaliers have been used as therapy dogs. Petland is honored to offer the highest quality Cavalier King Charles puppies that will be an instant fit on your lap and in your family. Are Cavaliers a good choice for first-time owners? Yes. They are known to be very affectionate and caring and eager to please their owners. They crave family time and will bond with their owners easily. Do Cavaliers have prey drive? No. They are very friendly dogs with zero aggression so they play with dogs and cats alike. They don’t have a high prey drive. Are they playful? Extremely. They love to be entertained and also to entertain. They will get to learn what pleases you quite fast and will stick to it. Do Cavaliers adapt easily? Yes, they do. They really do not mind where they live as long as it is with their owner. They adapt easily to any kind of life. Do Cavaliers bark excessively? No, they do not. They are quite friendly and are likely to get along with everyone. They should, however, be socialized early. Are Cavaliers good watchdogs? They are not. They are too friendly and will get along with everyone they meet so they are definitely not the kind of dog that would bark at strangers. What health challenges do Cavaliers have? They could have mitral valve disease, eye disorders, and obesity if not treated early. Do Cavaliers love water? Some of them do while others do not. You should watch out for your dog. Are Cavaliers easy to train? They are always eager to please so they are easy to train. How long do Cavaliers live? The average life expectancy of a Cavalier is 9 to 14 years. A Cavalier is one dog breed you should want as a pet. First off, they are royalty and they are quite affectionate too.
Consultation With Best Medium Psychics Phone Call in Auburn, NY Medium psychic in Auburn, NY helps you find answers in a cheap phone consultation In recent years, it is not uncommon to go to a psychic consultation to find help. In fact, there are more and more people who claim to be psychics, psychic reader, mediums and others. However, most of them are not really and they take advantage of people's gullibility and distress which is very negative especially when you are a serious psychic in New York like me who is very well reputed. But I can assure you that this did not happen overnight and without any effort on my part. It is good to remember that the divinatory arts are wonderful tools to help people in doubt but they must be used well and unfortunately this is not very often the case. Fortunately, there are still psychic offices in Auburn like mine that are serious and offer a cheap phone consultation. 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For those with neurological diseases and disorders, life can be tough to navigate. Public perception rarely helps. Neuroscientist and author Dr. Lisa Genova has focused her writing and speeches on examining public perception of disease. Genova’s award-winning fiction has been inspired by neuroscience and the human spirit. Genova brings her unique blend of neuroscience and storytelling as part of RMU’s Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall.
By Stephen McIndoe, VP Consulting, Be4ward Packaging artwork is often a forgotten back room process in most pharmaceutical companies, but the changing business environment has brought issues from this capability to the fore. Pharmaceutical and other healthcare companies are facing one of the most difficult periods in their history. Current products are rapidly going off patent leaving significant revenue challenges. At the same time, weak product pipelines are failing to fill the gap. Furthermore, global markets are changing rapidly, traditional markets are stagnating, and new markets are evolving at a rapid pace. Everywhere, key healthcare purchasers are putting increasing pressure on drug prices. In response to these significant challenges, pharmaceutical companies are looking to make the most out of their current assets. This often manifests itself in a drive to launch as many product variants in as many markets as possible. For the traditional molecule-based global pharmaceutical companies, this represents a significant change in strategy. The rapid growth in the number of drugs coming off patent, together with the increasing pressure on price from the major purchasers, has led to a huge opportunity and growth for generic pharmaceutical companies. For them, the challenges are very similar to the pharmaceutical companies — namely to market as many product variants in as many markets, as quickly as possible. In today’s world, all drug companies have an increasing need to develop and maintain an excellent reputation with a diverse group of stakeholders. Pharmaceutical companies are looking to develop and maintain trust with governments and purchasing groups in order to help maintain the product prices necessary to support their significant drug development spending. The increasing competition amongst generic companies means that they each need to develop and sustain their reputation in order to win business and maintain their production licenses. Maintaining this reputation while rapidly growing the number of products is particularly challenging, considering that one of the largest single causes of product recall is due to packaging errors. Regulators around the world recognize this and have focused on driving improvement in all business capabilities associated with the management of packaging design and manufacture. When launching product variants in new markets, much if not all of the physical packaging design is already established. The text and graphics, or artwork as it is known, that are placed on these physical components is what changes every time. It is this artwork design and maintenance capability that becomes critical to achieving and maintaining the objectives of both pharmaceutical and generic drug companies. For a large global pharmaceutical company, developing artwork for tens of thousands of products is typically a process involving thousands of people, in over a hundred countries, from tens of different organizations. To orchestrate all of this activity, the right combination of business processes, organization design, information technology, facilities, and suppliers has to be managed. For smaller organizations, though on a lesser scale, face the same challenges. Packaging Artwork Errors To Avoid So, what are the types of packaging labelling and artwork errors (which we refer to as “artwork errors”) that occur and how do their significant and far reaching impacts affect the companies involved? We categorize artwork errors into four groups for the purposes of discussion: This is where significant information is omitted from an artwork. An example would be completely missing the need to change a piece of artwork in response to a new regulatory requirement. Context and meaning errors This means that information is presented in an ambiguous or incorrect way on the artwork. An example of this might be the inappropriate use of hyphenation, causing ambiguous or incorrect meaning. Where there are errors and omissions in the detailed content of the artwork. An example of this would be incorrect symbols being used in the artwork. In this case, there are errors or omissions in the technical aspects of the artwork. An example of this would be the wrong specification of barcode being used in an artwork. The Harmful Implications Of An Artwork Error The implications of an artwork error can be as far-reaching and serious as any other error with the supplied product. Artwork text and graphics describe the product and provide information and instruction for its safe and effective use. Impact On Patients: The bond between the patient and their medicine is deep-rooted. Patients trust that the product will make them better and expect that it has been developed, manufactured, and supplied to the highest quality and ethical standards. Errors in the information provided with the product are significant and can be life-threatening. We are sure that you will agree that this risk to the patient’s well-being is not acceptable, and their confidence in the treatments they are taking must be maintained. Trust is easily lost and almost impossible to recover. Impact On Prescribers: All prescribers (whether doctors, pharmacists, nurses, or other healthcare professionals) are busy people with a clear mission – to make the patients they treat better. They expect that the products and information they are provided with are fit for purpose, error-free, and safe to use. They don’t want to administer products that will make their patients sicker. Rectifying the patient issues created by artwork errors is a burden they neither want nor welcome. Furthermore, the remedial action following an incident diverts their limited resources away from their core purpose These healthcare professionals are often the final decision makers when it comes to selecting the product that is prescribed or used in the future. Hence, any lack of confidence that they may have in a particular product, brand, or company can have a direct impact on the products that get used. Also, it must not be forgotten that there is a serious personal impact for some prescribers involved in incidents leading to patient harm. Indeed, a number of prescribers involved in such incidents go on to leave their chosen profession altogether. Impact On Regulators: The remit of the pharmaceutical regulators, among other things, is to set and enforce the standards by which the industry must operate to ensure patient safety. They have the authority to allow or block product use and the power to take punitive action against companies who they see fail to meet expected standards. The regulatory environment is becoming ever more complex and stringent, and there is less and less tolerance for artwork error. Moreover, as we have already observed, the information age means that an incident in any country has visibility to all regulators worldwide. It is therefore understandable that regulators expect companies to be continually striving to eliminate artwork errors, and take appropriate actions to reinforce that view. Impact On Pharmaceutical CompanyStaff: Two groups of pharmaceutical company staff are typically impacted by an artwork error: the team managing the recall and the operations teams who support the artwork process in which the error occurred. The team managing the recall needs to focus on the immediate and urgent tasks related to identifying the impacted product, withdrawing it from the supply-chain, and reinstating adequate supply as quickly as possible. While challenging, this work is, more often than not, very motivating for those involved — as a great deal of satisfaction can be derived from solving the immediate and significant recall problem. The impact on the staff involved in the operation of the artwork process is somewhat different. Not only are they likely to be involved in the rectification activity, they will be heavily involved in the incident enquiry and corrective and preventative actions. Furthermore, there are the undoubted performance and morale issues that will likely need to be addressed. Impact On The Company: The impact on the company can be significant. The patient safety implications are counter to any pharmaceutical company’s core values. This is compounded by the sales, reputation, and sanction impacts, through unfavorable publicity, loss of customer confidence, possible loss of licence, and increased regulator scrutiny and action. As we discussed earlier, in today’s business environment, these impacts are potentially significant to the success of the company. The cost impacts of these errors are also substantial. There are the immediate tangible costs of recall, product write-off, repacking, and market re-supply. However, these can be overshadowed by the less tangible follow-on costs occurring through loss of sales and market share, customer reimbursement, and litigation. In the extreme, these not only impact the bottom line, but can directly influence the company’s share price. So How Do These Errors Occur? There are a number of causes of artwork errors and we we have divided them into eight categories to discuss below. Process gaps and inconsistencies : Alternatively termed as systematic errors, these occur when the design of the business processes are incomplete or conflicting, leading to errors in the content of the artwork. A typical example of this would be a gap in the process definition for the provision of a particular piece of information. Lack of competence : Here, operators do not have the necessary skills, knowledge or instructions to carry out the tasks that are required of them in the business process. This may be due to issues such as an inadequate level of process definition or inadequate training and competence assessment. An issue of particular concern in artwork processes which we discuss later is that of ensuring the competence of people who only perform tasks in the process very infrequently. Lack of quality time : It does not matter how competent people are, if they do not have enough quality time to perform the tasks required of them then they are likely to make forced errors of one form or another. A lack of quality time to perform tasks is typically due to unrealistic process step times being expected, or an overall lack of adequate resource headcount. Clearly, this may also be a symptom of ineffective process and/or tool design. Inappropriate decision-making : In this type of situation, people will make inappropriate decisions during the execution of the business process which lead to errors in the resulting artwork. For example, management may set priorities which are interpreted by operations staff to put moving an artwork to the next stage of the process ahead of doing a task completely and correctly. Ambiguity : The artwork process involves many individuals providing detailed instructions to other individuals in the process, with the resulting opportunity for ambiguity in these instructions to lead to errors in the artwork. A lack of templates or instructions on how to pass on information and instructions in an unambiguous way can be examples of this type of issue. It must be remembered that many people working in the artwork process do so in their second language. This in itself significantly increases the possibility of individuals misinterpreting instructions which are not entirely clear. Errors in source information: The age-old phrase “garbage in, garbage out” applies very well to the artwork process. If incorrect source information is used in the process then it is highly likely to cause errors in the resulting artwork. Typical examples of this type of issue include: people using the wrong or incorrect versions of documents; the use of uncontrolled information sources such as ad hoc personal spreadsheets. Human error : A typical artwork process includes many steps where people are directly responsible for carrying out activities such as: transcribing information from one source to another; performing multiple complex or repetitive tasks. It is the nature of human beings that we make mistakes for many reasons. Sometimes it will be due to limitations described elsewhere in this article, sometimes it may just be because we are having a bad day. While many steps can be taken to help reduce the possibility of human error, the fact remains that it can still happen and needs to be taken account of when designing artwork capabilities. Technology errors : Technology in the form of computer software and tools is often used to perform or aid many artwork process steps. However, without careful design and control, this technology can introduce errors into an artwork. Examples of the types of issues which may cause such errors include: software operating incorrectly; systems not providing the user with a true image of a particular document; font transcription errors when moving information from one document to another. The Benefits Of Getting It Right Achieving excellence in this area can help deliver many significant strategic benefits: • Increased patient safety. • Improved regulatory compliance. • Increased sales. • Improved profit margin. • Improved reputation. • Reduced cost and valuable resource absorption. Now that we have looked at the types of errors which occur and their causes, we are in a position to start to focus on how to prevent them and create right-first-time packaging artwork. In the next article, we will start to explore some of the capabilities required to deliver right first time artwork.
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Tracy Delaney, Ph.D. is founding director of the Public Health Alliance of Southern California, a regional coalition of eight local health departments whose members have statutory responsibility for the health of 50% of California’s population. Her work advances population health and equity through multi- sector initiatives addressing policy, systems and environmental change. She has spearheaded multidisciplinary projects integrating land use and transportation, food systems, climate and water resources and community equity indicators. During her tenure at the County of San Diego, she was Principal Investigator for Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant, the nation’s largest federal obesity prevention award, and the CDC’s Community Transformation Grant. She holds a doctorate in Nutrition from University of California, Davis. Dr. Delaney was honored with the 2014 Leadership Award by the Southern California Public Health Association. She has a voluntary Clinical Professor faculty appointment with the University of California Department of Family Medicine and Public Health.
The news about sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax campaigns frequently reported the health harms of SSBs and exposed the beverage industry’s outsized campaign spending, but rarely named the benefits of SSB taxes or how they can act as a tool for industry accountability, found a new study from researchers at the Berkeley Media Studies Group, a program of the Public Health Institute; the University of California Berkeley’s School of Public Health; and the University of California San Francisco’s School of Medicine. The study, Pro- and Anti-Tax Framing in News Articles About California Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Campaigns from 2014-2018, recently published in the Journal of Health Communication. The study analyzed news coverage of tax campaigns of four California cities (Berkeley, San Francisco, Oakland, and Albany), between 2014 and 2018, which were successful in passing excise taxes on SSBs to improve public health and hold the beverage industry responsible for their contributions to health inequities. To date, three other cities in the United States and the Diné (Navajo) Nation, along with more than 50 countries around the world, have instituted SSB taxes. These communities have experienced real benefits as a result of SSB taxes. However, in their media analysis, BMSG and partners found that less than one-third of articles (27%) contained arguments describing the potential benefits of SSB taxes for communities during campaigns, or sustained coverage after taxes were implemented to highlight such benefits. The media play a critical role in the public’s understanding of public health initiatives like SSB taxes. We’re happy to see the media covering the relationship between sugary drinks and health, as well as some of the beverage industry’s underhanded tactics during SSB campaigns. However, going forward we’d like to see reporters draw on all the recent research that we now have about the benefits of SSB taxes and their implications for health equity.Kim Garcia, MPH Media Researcher & Lead Author, Berkeley Media Studies Group, Public Health Institute Evidence shows that the SSB industry intentionally targets communities of color – including children and youth – and profits from unregulated, racialized marketing practices. These unchecked practices worsen health outcomes, especially for lower-income communities and communities of color, yet the news from these early SSB tax campaigns rarely discussed predatory practices or how they contribute to health inequities. “We know a lot more now about predatory SSB industry practices, in part due to the advocacy work of the people who lead the campaigns we studied. As other communities pursue taxes, we’d love to see greater public recognition of these actions so that companies can start working toward accountability, especially in communities of color that the industry targets,” said Pamela Mejia, BMSG head of research and co-author of the study. “In the same way that the news played an important role in holding the tobacco industry responsible for the harms it causes — and its efforts to thwart public health interventions — journalists now can apply similar approaches to their reporting on the beverage industry.” BMSG’s research also showed that media coverage privileged the expertise of health professionals when it comes to SSB taxes but often excluded voices of community members and pro-tax coalition supporters — voices that should be elevated to convey the public health value of SSB taxes. - Representatives from the beverage industry, industry-funded front groups, and other retail groups were most often quoted in articles about SSB taxes; together, they appeared in 55% of articles - Medical and public health professionals were the second-most quoted sources (34%). Many cited evidence on the rates of diet-related diseases to emphasize the need for SSB taxes. - Spokespeople from pro-tax coalitions seldom appeared (8% of articles) – half the number of articles compared to spokespeople from industry-funded front groups. - Community voices, such as those of parents, youth, and residents, were quoted in 21% of articles; they often shared their personal experiences with diet-related diseases and described the significant impacts of these illnesses on their communities. In future campaigns, supporters can leverage the experiences of communities that have implemented an SSB tax and structure arguments about the benefits of SSB taxes by drawing on recent evidence showing the local benefits of SSB taxes. About Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG) BMSG, a program of the Public Health Institute, was founded in 1993 and is dedicated to expanding the ability of public health professionals, journalists, and community groups to improve the systems and structures that determine health and safety. Our approach is grounded in three decades of examining — and working to shift — narratives around public health and social justice issues to achieve racial and health equity. About Public Health Institute (PHI) The Public Health Institute and its programs improve health, equity, and wellness by discovering new research, strengthening key partnerships and programs, and advancing sound public health policies. Our hundreds of programs have impacted millions of people, creating an architecture that will continue to impact communities for generations to come. Media Researcher, BMSG Head of Research, BMSG Originally published by Berkeley Media Studies Group
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GNU Highlights Of 2018 From Hurd To GCC The GNU project in 2018 saw the release of the feature-packed GCC 8 and great progress made towards releasing GCC 9 earlier next year, major updates to the GDB and Glibc and other key GNU toolchain components, the GNU Linux-libre kernel punctually re-basing against new upstream releases, Hurd still moving along, and more. Here's a look back at the biggest (most popular) highlights of the year. The D Language Front-End Finally Merged Into GCC 9 The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) has a new language front-end! The D language support has finally been merged. The Big Features & Improvements Of The GCC 8 Compiler The GCC 8 compiler will likely be introduced as stable this week or next in the form of the GCC 8.1 premiere release. Here's a look at the prominent changes for this annual update to the GNU Compiler Collection. GCC's Conversion To Git Is Being Held Up By RAM, a.k.a. 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Glibc Support For Statx Is Finally Under Review Red Hat developer Florian Weimer sent out a patch this week adding the statx function to the GNU C Library (glibc). 2018 Isn't The Year Of The GNU Hurd We are now half-way through 2018 and the work on GNU Hurd and related components like GNU March have been very light. GCC 9 Looks Set To Remove Intel MPX Support Last year we reported on GCC deprecating Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX) and now it looks like with GCC 9 they will be dropping the support entirely. What Makes GLIBC 2.27 Exciting To The Clear Linux Folks Released at the beginning of February was Glibc 2.27 and it's comprised of a lot of new features and performance improvements. But what's the best of Glibc 2.27? Nano 3.0 Text Editor Released - Reads Files 70% Faster, ~2x Faster ASCII Text Handling For fans of the Nano text editor, version 3.0 was released today with some significant performance improvements among other enhancements for this common Linux command-line program. GCC9 Lands Initial C++ Networking TS Implementation The GCC9 compiler code as of Friday has an initial implementation of the C++ networking technical specification. GCC 8 Hasn't Been Performing As Fast As It Should For Skylake With "-march=native" It turns out that when using GCC 8 since April (or GCC 9 development code) if running on Intel Skylake (or newer architectures like the yet-to-be-out Cannonlake or Icelake) and compile your code with the "-march=native" flag for what should tune for your CPU microarchitecture's full capabilities, that hasn't entirely been the case. A fix is en route that can correct the performance by as much as 60%. TLS 1.3 Via GnuTLS Is Planned For Fedora 29 The feature list for Fedora 29 continues growing and the latest is about shipping GnuTLS with TLS 1.3 support enabled. GCC 8.2 Released, GCC 8.3 Coming Around Year's End Jakub Jelinek of Red Hat today announced the relase of GCC 8.2 stable as the first point relase to the stable GCC 8 compiler that debuted earlier this year. Red Hat Compiler Developer Working On Compiler-Assisted Performance Analysis For GCC Longtime GNU toolchain developer at Red Hat, David Malcolm, has announced the work he is pursuing on compiler-assisted performance analysis with GCC. GNU Hurd Hardware Support Remains In Very Rough Shape For 2018 Yesterday at FOSDEM 2018 Hurd developer Samuel Thibault talked about the work done on this GNU kernel for a PCI arbiter to allow different user-land drivers to access PCI devices concurrently. During this PCI arbiter talk he also went over the current state of the hardware support and recent achievements for GNU Hurd. GNU FreeDink - One Of The Few Fully Free Software Games - Now Runs On The Web When it comes to obscure projects under the official GNU Project umbrella, GNU FreeDink is one of them as being a free software game whose lineage traces back to the Dink Smallwood title from the late 90's. Nearly twenty years after the game's original release, the latest GNU FreeDink release is now available that allows it to be played within web-browsers. GCC 9 Drops Support For Older ARM Microarchitecture Versions Next year's GCC 9 compiler release will be eliminating support for older ARM versions. H1-2018 Was Certainly Eventful For The GCC Compiler The first half of 2018 was certainly eventful for the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) with the stable release of GCC8, feature development on GCC9 kicking off, and all the associated fun. Glibc 2.28 Adds Unicode 11.0 Support, RenameAt2 In addition to working on statx() for glibc, landing in the GNU C Library this week was Unicode 11.0 support along with a renameat2() function.
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Best of all, you can spend a night or two in a bungalow right on the sand at Coral Island Resort (subject to availability, obviously) Of course, with such a fantastic setting and so close to Phuket, Coral Island became the victim of mass tourism, and a few years ago we would have discouraged anyone from going to Long Beach and walking to the next beach instead. But things have changed. We unexpectedly spent most of our day here and enjoyed the quality of the sand and the tropical blue background. The many trees provided plenty of shade to relax under, and a breeze gently flowed through. As we didn’t want to go back to the crowded buffet lunch included in our package, we stayed and ordered chicken cashew nuts at Coral Island Resort. The food came slow, but it was relaxing and peaceful. You can book a day trip from any tour counter in Phuket to go to Long Beach. It often comes as a package including a speedboat, lunch and snorkelling equipment for about 1,700 baht per person. You can also self-drive to Chalong pier and join one of the boats departing from there. More photos of Long Beach Banana Beach used to be an unknown beach. There were an abandoned restaurant and a couple of longtail boats. It was a great escape from the madness of Long Beach, but very few would make an effort to walk there. Today, everything has changed! Massive Restaurants and shops accommodate a non-stop flow of tourists disembarking by speed boats starting at 9.30 in the morning. First, the staff will assign each tourist a beach chair in a dedicated row. Someone will then give an orientation speech on what to do and when to do it when the buffet lunch is, and of course, how much each activity costs. (The package only includes the boat transfer, snorkelling gear and the buffet lunch). If you arrive with the first speedboat, you may have the beach for yourself for 30 mn. More boats will soon come and disembark more tourists who take their selfies exceptionally seriously. Every girl seems to think she is a model, and many dress up for the occasion. Watching it would almost be funny if it wasn’t so loud and crowded. Many Asian tourists seem satisfied with such a fully assisted way of spending the day on such a beautiful island. But this was a little much for us, so we walked away, searching for a bit of peace, and we found it! If you want to spend a day on Banana Beach to enjoy the many activities, you can easily book it from any street agency or hotel. The cost is 2,200 baht, including hotel transfer to Chalong Pier, boat ride, snorkel equipment, lunch set and a beach chair. More photos of Banana Beach How to find a bit of peace on Coral Island? 1. Walk away from Banana Beach If you don’t like crowds on the beach and the overwhelming infrastructure built all over the place to accommodate hundreds of tourists, walk to the left end of the beach when facing the sea. There is a small dirt path leading to the other beach, just a ten to fifteen minutes walk, but you’ll be quieter there. Just remember to come back in time for your trip back! 2. Move to the end of the main beach Right in front of the Coral Island Resort is a good place, but the hotel might reserve the use of their beach chairs for their customers. Still, it is quiet, and you can have a nice swim with plenty of fish to play with. 3. Stay at the Coral Island Resort is the best option Spend a night there; the island is all yours once the last boat has left. It’s not very sophisticated, but bungalows come with a hot shower and air-con, and the resort has a large pool, a restaurant, a bar and even a dive centre. Dining and breakfast on the beach is the romantic highlight, and it’s a great way to get away from the day trip crowd. If you want a bungalow facing the sea, you should book in advance. As mentioned earlier, the cottages on the beachfront are the most demanded, but out of the 64 villas, there are only 11 beachfront rooms, so book early! Fast Facts about Coral Island \|⛱️ Beach condition: \|Banana beach, Long Beach \|snorkelling, scuba diving, swimming and some water sports \|🧳 Hotel on the island: \|Coral Island Resort \|🚤 How to go: \|15 mn Speedboat from Rawai \|🚤 Distance to Phuket Island: \|✈️ Distance from Phuket International Airport: Coral Island Map
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The key areas covered by this course include: - Legislative requirements and standards for managing equipment inspection - The importance of equipment inspection - How to prepare to inspect equipment and set-up your work area - Viewing various types of equipment and what to look for when inspecting - Common failure modes across equipment categories - The inspection process and identifying faults - The difference between user-serviceable components and non-user-serviceable components - How to identify non-compliance and recommend remedial action - Procedures for tagging equipment out of service - Record-keeping requirements Participants are required to complete both theoretical and practical observation assessment activities. The practical observation assessment activities require participants to provide video evidence of activities undertaken in a simulated workplace environment. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who can inspect height safety equipment? A: Australian Standards declare that periodic inspections on height safety equipment must be carried out by a height safety equipment inspector. A height safety equipment inspector is: “A person who is competent in the skills needed to detect faults in height safety equipment and to determine remedial action.” (AS/NZS 1891.4 2009 Appendix E pages 75-78) Q: What is a “competent person”? A: Australian Standard AS 1891 defines a competent person as a person “who has, through a combination of training, qualification and experience, acquired knowledge and skills enabling that person to correctly perform a specified task”. Determining competence to inspect equipment is the responsibility of the workplace/PCBU in question. It is important to remember that an individual claiming to be competent may need to justify such a claim in a court in the event of an incident or investigation. Successful completion of this course proves an individual has undergone training and is qualified in equipment inspection, but it does not prove (nor is a substitute for) a depth of real-world experience in the use of height safety equipment, which is a necessary element required to demonstrate an individual is competent to inspect equipment. Q: What type of equipment does this course teach me to inspect? A: The course is focussed entirely on height safety equipment. This includes a range of: - Lanyards (single and twin tail) - Type 1, 2 and 3 fall arrest devices - Connectors (carabiners, snap hooks, scaff hooks, mallions) - Anchors (temporary) - It also teaches acceptable and unacceptable types of wear on material and metal components and equipment that you are able to apply to equipment that is not covered. Q: Is this a “Test and Tag” course? A: No. The term “Test and Tag” relates to electrical equipment. In this course you will learn the skills to inspect, as well as tag height safety equipment. Q: Is this course a manufacturer-approved course? A: No. Some manufacturers offer training courses to certify individuals to conduct testing, inspection and maintenance on certain pieces of proprietary equipment. If required, these courses should be taken in addition to this course. Q: What certification will I get out of this course? A: You will receive a statement of attainment that confirms you have attained competency against the nationally recognised unit of competency PUAEQU001 - Prepare, maintain and test response equipment. This nationally recognised course equips you with the foundational skills to become a height safety equipment inspector. This course will provide you with the training and certification required to inspect height safety equipment at a basic level. - Our online course was built from the ground up by industry experts. It is designed to be easy to use, easy to understand and works on multiple devices and platforms. - Our course is heavily video-based and participants will learn directly from an industry expert, just as if they were in a classroom. - Upon completion of the course, participants will be given access to a selection of free downloadable equipment inspection checklist templates they may modify for their own use. Each Trainee Must Provide - Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills - Have the ability to read and write English - Have a sound level of computer skills to navigate through the e-Learning course - Use a device that meets the minimum System Requirements of Pinnacle’s e-Learning system (we officially support and recommend modern desktop or laptop computers running Google Chrome web browser). Other personal devices (e.g. phones and tablets) may be compatible, but due to the variety available, we do not officially support these devices. - Have access to video recording equipment (i.e. webcam, phone, etc) - Have access to a suitable harness to conduct the equipment inspection practical assessment - Have a stable internet connection, with bandwidth capable of streaming video - Use a device that can play sound. - Strongly recommended: Current Working at Heights qualification. - Working at Heights - Online Theory + Half Day Practical - Working at Heights - 1 day - Working at Heights - 2 day - Working at Heights and Confined Space Combined - Working at Heights - Half day Refresher - Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Under 11m - Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Over 11m - Rope Access Training (IRATA) - Tower Climbing & Rescue Training - Height Safety Equipment Inspection - Tower Rescue Refresher - Vertical Rescue - Stormseal Accredited Installer - Working at Heights Awareness This e-Learning course was fantastic as I am so busy with work and live remote I can’t get time to travel to perform onsite training. James G. - Goomeri, QLDJames Giles Plumbing Pty Ltd It was straightforward. The video part of the course was well presented and I believe it would be easy to understand for anyone who has had minimum exposure to the different types of equipment covered by the course.
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\|Because of the offshore reefs, Florida Keys beaches have little surf. Here on Anne's Beach, a toddler inspects the one-inch breakers "Key West or Bust" - Day 131 I'm talking about natural, not cultural. I expect I'll have to wait for Key West for the latter. But I'm more a nature kinda guy. Well, I like monuments to human achievement too - things that have stood the test of time. I got my first solid exposure to Henry Flagler's Folly - the miles and miles of Overseas Railroad bridges bringing land transportation to Key West, which he completed in 1912. Here's the two-mile Long Key Viaduct. The railroad route was converted to an automobile road in the 1930's, and served as the route of US 1 until the early 1980's. Some of this has now been converted to a bike path and fishing pier. Other parts have not been converted. Here's a section that the birds have taken over. When I last visited the Keys on a Christmas Break driving trip back in the late 1960's I drove this old bridge. The Keys don't have a lot of long beach strands. Sea Oats Beach on Lower Matecumbe Key is one of them. Anne's beach, shown in the headline photo, is the more common situation - pockets of coral sand protected by mangroves. The great thing about Anne's beach is that it has a quarter-mile boardwalk beside the water connecting two paved parking areas. It is one of the few places where I could get off the bike path. Other stuff today in the nature department included my introduction to this tropical shrub, the Florida Keys Blackbead, Pithecellobium keyense. The curly seed pods (Pithecellobium translates to 'monkey's earring') hold a colorful surprise. For me there's nothing like the super-fragrant Plumeria to give me that tropical vibe. They're everywhere in Hawaii--a common flower used in leis--not so common here. Finally, crossing the boundary between nature and culture, is this manatee mailbox. The 'Force' was strongest on Lower Matecumbe Key where the ocean side was lined with nice waterfront homes that provided me with frequent glimpses of the glistening Atlantic Ocean. Weather was comfortably cool with wall-to-wall sunshine. It was the Keys experience I had been hoping for. Here's a map of the route hiked today, with links to more photos. Islamorada at EveryTrail EveryTrail - Find the best hikes in California and beyond
Sanner of America Inc. is relocating its U.S. offices from Marlton, N.J., to Hebron, Ky., a decision that could lead to “production capacities.” Sanner of America is a subsidiary of Sanner GmbH of Germany, which makes plastic packaging for pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products. “Moving to the new offices in Hebron enables us to offer our customers even better support on-site,” said Sanner CEO Holger Frank in a statement. The U.S. office of the company provides sales and service support to customers. “The U.S. market is very important for Sanner, especially in the fields of pharma desiccant packaging and test strip packaging,” Frank said. The Hebron site offers what the company calls “better infrastructure, as well as expansion options.” “We see a great deal of potential in the U.S. market. At the new location in Hebron, we have the possibility to establish production capacities,” Frank said in the statement.
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In addition to hosting our annual NASCAR event race weekend, Pocono Raceway proudly hosts over 200 additional events throughout the year at our facility. This calendar highlights all of those various events that will take place here in 2024. Additional 2024 events will be added soon and as they are confirmed. Please Note: Specific events may be private, require a membership, and may not be open to spectators. Please click on the individual event to find out more details. If spectators are permitted tickets would be likely be sold directly through the event organizer and not Pocono Raceway. To view our 2024 NASCAR Weekend Schedule please click here. All times and events are subject to change without notice. To expand each event for more info, simply click the the (+) symbol in the upper right corner of that specific event.
Audlem Lass Boat Service 1130. Rodney Cottrell Rodney Cottrell, from Cheshire, is a champion for community waterway services in his local community. In 2010, Rodney launched ‘Audlem Lass Boat Service’, a unique volunteer-run service that operates every weekend from Easter to October, with trips from the Overwater marina to the picturesque canal village of Audlem. Today the service is supported by 40 volunteers and has since transported 37,000 passengers, raising £15000 for the RNLI and becoming one of south Cheshire’s most popular mini tourist attractions. Rodney has also worked to improve the boat service’s accessibility for people with disabilities, launching ‘The Overwater Wheelyboat Project’, which, in conjunction with ‘The Wheelyboat Trust’ provides free scenic boat tours on the Shropshire Union Canal for disabled and special needs children and adults. Through his work, Rodney has promoted a strong community spirit in the village of Audlem. In a personal letter to Rodney, Prime Minister Theresa May said: “You should be very proud of your work fundraising and launching ‘Audlem Lass Boat Service’ and for providing opportunities for disabled people to enjoy Britain’s beautiful waterways. I wish you well as your work continues.” Antoinette Sandbach, Rodney’s local MP, said: “Rodney is the epitome of the Audlem village’s amazing community spirit, which is driven by a desire to help and make other people’s lives better. His kindness and get-up-and-go attitude is an inspiration to all he meets, which is reflected by the dedicated group of volunteers that he has motivated to run the services. I warmly congratulate Rodney on his Points of Light award.” “I am honoured that the ‘Audlem Overwater Wheelyboat Service’ has been recognised by the Prime Minister. “The award is testament to the hard-work and dedication of the team of volunteers, without whom the service simply would not exist.”
“Taking stock of Cambodia 20 years after the Paris Peace Agreement” Date: February 1, 2011 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM Where: CGIS Building, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, 1737 Cambridge Street, Room N-262, Cambridge MA Contact Chair: Donna Hicks (firstname.lastname@example.org). Kevin Doyle is the editor-in-chief of The Cambodia Daily newspaper in Phnom Penh where he has lived for more than 13 years. The first English-language daily newspaper in Cambodia, The Cambodia Daily is a not-for-profit publication dedicated to strengthening a free press and training a new generation of Cambodian journalists. Kevin has been arrested in pursuit of his work in Cambodia and, most recently, convicted on charges of defamation in 2009 for publishing the comments of a member of the country’s opposition party that were critical of senior military officials. Prior to his appointment as editor-in-chief, Kevin worked for Reuters news agency in Phnom Penh and has written on Cambodia for TIME Magazine and several other international publications. A graduate of the MA in journalism course at Dublin City University, Ireland, Kevin is currently a 2011 Nieman fellow at Harvard. Stephen Marks is the François-Xavier Bagnoud Professor of Health and Human Rights at the Harvard School of Public Health and Senior Fellow at the University Committee on Human Rights Studies. His research focuses on the interface of health and human rights, drawing on the disciplines of international law, international politics, international organizations, and international economics. Professor Marks’s recent research has focused on integrating human rights into sustainable human development; biotechnology and human rights; impunity for mass atrocities; terrorism and human rights; cultural rights; tobacco control; and human rights education. He has published recent books, articles or book chapters in each of these areas. He directs Harvard Series on Health and Human Rights at Harvard University Press. He recently co-edited a book on Development as a Human Right: Legal, Political and Economic Dimensions and a reader on Perspectives on Health and Human Rights, will be published in its second edition in 2010. In his capacity as Senior Fellow at the University Committee on Human Rights Studies, he has developed a strategy for human rights learning in Harvard College in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and is teaching two courses in the college as part of the expanded human rights curriculum. About the Herbert C. Kelman Seminar Series The 2010-2011 Herbert C. Kelman Seminar on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution series is sponsored by the Program on Negotiation, the Nieman Foundation for Journalism, the Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics, and Public Policy, The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, and Boston area members of the Alliance for Peacebuilding. The theme for this year’s Kelman Seminar is “Negotiation, Conflict and the News Media”.
Yesterday, I went to the mall to get the Christmas presents for myself, courtesy of a check my mom sent me last week. It’s kind of an annual tradition in our family. Problem is, the last few times I’ve been shopping, nothing has really looked cute on me. (This is entirely an issue with my self-image and not the clothes, and I know that.) But I also know that I would’ve gotten hell if I had used my Christmas money for something like groceries or utility bills, so I was determined to find clothes that I liked. I hit at least 9 different stores, but by god, I found a few things that didn’t look too awful. So hooray for that, Christmas shopping is officially over for me. For the most part, my encounters with mall employees were pleasant or unnoteworthy, except for two little things that I thought would make funny anecdotes. Number one: While passing through the fragrance section of a department store, I stopped to smell a couple of things I hadn’t seen before. As I started to leave, one of the fragrance ladies jumped out with her little piece of paper that had been sprayed with perfume to offer it to me. I’m actually a big fan of this type of marketing, as opposed to the women who try to assault you by spraying you with the actual perfume. Sure, give me the piece of paper, I can throw it away in 5 seconds after I’ve decided I don’t like it. I’ll be much happier doing that, rather than having to take a shower to get rid of the smell. So she comes up to me and says “New fragrance?”, and starts to hand me the paper. As soon as my hand touches it, she says in a voice about 10 times quieter than before, “… by Paris Hilton.” Doh! Too late now, I’ve already agreed to take the piece of paper by reaching for it. There’s no backing out of this little perfume transaction at this point. The funny part was that she was so clearly embarassed to have to push Paris Hilton’s perfume on people, I almost didn’t hear her say the name over the mall noise. So I took the paper and walked away, and it took every ounce of self-control in my body not to sniff it, turn around and say “Gee, it doesn’t smell like skank ho.” And of course, because I fought the urge and didn’t say it, I then got a wicked case of the church giggles in the middle of the mall. I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing out loud. I’m sure people thought I was nuts. The other incident took place on my way out. As I finished shopping, it suddenly occurred to me that I hadn’t eaten in something like 7 1/2 hours. I skipped hungry, and went straight to “If I don’t eat something now, I’m either going to faint or kill someone.” So I decided that on my way out of the mall, I would stop to get a pretzel dog. [Aside: If any of you have not yet experienced this most wondrous creation of the mall food court, do so immediately. It’s like a hot dog, only more buttery and salty. Translation: heaven.] There was a kiosk in the middle of the hallway that had perfumes and lotions, and as I walked past it, the guy working there asked me if I’d like to try something. I don’t know what it was, he had a bottle of something blue in his hands, and I wasn’t listening – I was a woman on a mission. I shook my head and said “no thanks.” That’s actually excessively polite for me when I have low blood sugar. Then he says, “Can I ask you something?” Um, ok. I stopped walking and turned around. He said, “Are your nails real or fake?” I was so confused, I don’t know why I didn’t realize that this was part of a sales pitch. I said, “They’re real,” and held my hand out to show him. He grabbed my hand and started to pull me toward his kiosk. He said, “Can I show you something that would be just amazing for your nails?” This guy obviously had no clue that he had just taken his life into his own hands by delaying me on my Quest for Pretzel Dog Bliss. So I gave him my biggest, sweetest “I’m being polite because that’s how my parents raised me, but if you don’t let go of my hand this instant, so help me, I’m leaving this mall with one of your eyeballs as a rearview mirror decoration” southern girl smiles, and I said, “No.” Very firm, no room for negotiation. A fleeting look of terror crossed his face, and he let go of my hand. I decided to let him live, despite the fact that I would’ve been at least 10 seconds closer to my pretzel dog if he hadn’t stopped me. Oh well. Also, I have to give a shout-out to Sally over at Catoptric, who now has me completely and totally hooked on Project Runway. If any of you haven’t seen it, tune in immediately. The bitchiness is rampant. Rampant, I tell you! It’s so great. There are two of the gayest gay men I have ever seen in my life on that show. (And I used to be friends with a drag queen, so that’s saying something.) There’s also a guy on that show with cornrows, who I find oddly attractive. Which is kind of alarming, as I’m not typically a cornrow-loving kind of gal. Last night, they got rid of the girl with the constant sourpuss look on her face. And thank god, I was tired of looking at her, and her dresses were ugly.
UnCurve free trial Follow these simple steps, submit the form, and we will correct your interlace to clear out the lens distortions. Make a sequence of five images in solid colors: R, G, B, K (black), and W. Print an interlaced picture of this sequence with a pitch which is optimized for your lens and the viewing distance. The size of the printed interlaced should be the same as the size of the intended picture. An excerpt of the resulting print is shown to the right. Important: the color order must be as shown here. Put the print on a flat surface and cover it with the lens. After adjustment, cover the lens with a glass plate. A fringe pattern will be displayed. Make a photograph of this pattern from the designed viewing distance. This is the fringe pattern photo. Note: the correction of fringe patterns with two colors or less is not worth the effort. Upload the fringe pattern photo and your interlaced image to shareable cloud storage. Fill in the form and submit it. We will create for you a warped version of your interlaced image which suits your lens distortions. Note: It is common to use a very high pixel density for the interlaced image in both directions. As a result, it tends to occupy an enormous amount of storage (often over 1GB). To save storage space and internet traffic, we recommend using for the pixel density in the vertical direction a value which equals approximately to twice the pitch. For example, if your pitch is nearly 40lpi, we recommend using 80lpi for the vertical pixel density (the horizontal pixel density must remain intact). This has no effect on picture quality.
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › One of the things we think a lot about here at Popular Science is how to do more with less. That often means repurposing scraps, finding out-of-the-box solutions, or simply stocking our homes with products singularly capable of making our lives easier. This year, the best home products include a utility knife that turns into a scraper, a robotic vacuum-mop that knows how to avoid wetting your carpet, and shingles that very well could contain recycled asphalt from your neighbor’s old roof. Looking for the complete list of 100 winners? Check it out here. Grand Award Winner: A tangle-proof vacuum head Anyone living with a long-haired person or pet knows all-too-well the struggle of clearing a vacuum brush head after a thorough cleaning. Those formerly luscious locks love to loop, loop, loop around the rotating cylinder until it’s so clogged you have to wield scissors or a utility knife to free it—barely able to tell which bristles are built in and which used to be on someone’s dome. Dyson solved this modern woe by eschewing the standard tubular brush head shape for a cone inspired by the ancient design of Archimedes’ screw. Pop one of these onto the end of a compatible Dyson vacuum (including the V8, V10, V11, Outsize, and V15) and those obnoxious hairs will find it harder to hang on. As the screw spins, it funnels follicle-grown filaments off its skinniest end, where the bristles are also softer to shake off any hairy grasps. There, they’re helpless against the suction of the vacuum—leaving more hair in the dustbin and less cleanup when you should be done cleaning. A transforming utility knife A utility knife is a toolbox must-have. A scraper is much more specialized, but there are plenty of jobs—say cleaning up paint on and around a window—that demand both. ToughBuilt’s first-of-its-kind cutter morphs into a scraper. Press the button on the side of this 6.5-inch-long tool and push it forward to unsheathe the razor; keep going and the blade will flick 90 degrees, locking in place for scraping. There’s also a paint-can opener on the back for when you need it. Any frozen ingredient can be ice cream Traditional ice cream makers can spend 20 to 40 minutes churning ingredients into the tasty treat we all love. The Ninja Creami spits out its chilled desserts in just 5 minutes. Drop frozen ingredients like fruit into one of the machine’s pint containers, and the appliance shaves them into fine ice particles that match the creamy texture of a well-made dairy delight. When it comes to recipes, you’re essentially limited only by your imagination—if you can freeze it, it’s dessert. No mistakenly mopped carpets If your floors are a mix of carpet and wood—or any other hard surface—it can be risky to buy a cleaning robot that vacuums and mops. Without significant babysitting, a bumbling device can easily soak a shag by dragging its wet, dirty sponge into the wrong room. Not the Roborock S7, which can detect carpet and lift its mopping attachment to avoid making a mess. It knows what’s underfoot thanks to an ultrasonic sensor that blasts sound at the floor, reading the echo to determine what’s soft and what’s not. We like to think it screams so you don’t have to. The lightest, quickest cookware More than six years of metal research turned into seven patents and one line of All-Clad pans. The stainless steel and aluminum bodies have pyrolytic graphite cores that heat up faster than copper thanks to the arrangement of the carbon atoms inside. They’re also 80 percent lighter, making these pans good for tossing onions and flippin’ pancakes. Not only will the pans withstand the highs of your oven or broiler, but they’re so eager to take on heat that they work well at even the very low temps that delicate foods like fish demand. A lighter, more powerful tool battery DeWalt’s new Powerstack pouch battery represents a whole new approach to energizing cordless tools. While standard lithium-ion bricks are stuffed with vertical, cylindrical cells—and have only been getting bigger as manufacturers look to add more power and runtime to their products—DeWalt’s batteries use stacked cells, so there’s no wasted space. This both reduces weight and boosts output: They’re 25 percent smaller than the previous generation and 50 percent more powerful. They also fit existing 20V Max tools and use the same charger as all DeWalt lithium-ion batteries, so you won’t have to buy new gear to add them to your kit. The first shingles to contain recycled asphalt Discarded roofing shingles typically end up tossed in landfills or incinerated. Those that do get reused are usually melted down and packed into roads. GAF, however, has figured out how to turn about 90 percent of this demolition scrap into usable material for new shingles. Once the discarded sheets of asphalt are cleaned of construction debris, they’re cut into 4-inch squares and two carpet beater-like machines remove any grippy granules that may degrade the quality of the mix. The clean 4-by-4s get ground into a powder, sieved, and separated to get the asphalt in one place, packed into briquettes, and tossed back into the standard shingle manufacturing process. The new ones contain up to 15 percent recycled material. Two types of washing in one machine Some top-loading washing machines have an agitator in the center—a bulky rod that jostles clothes around to get them clean—while others rely more on your garments rubbing against one another to scrub themselves clean. Whirlpool’s new top-loaders do both. Leave the 1.15-pound agitator in place for heavy washing jobs (say, all your jeans) and pull it out for a gentler cycle. A spring-loaded cap plugs the hole so your clothes won’t get snagged and torn. A doorbell camera that won’t bug ya Most home security sensors are passive, in that they gather information from the environment and try to interpret it. This can lead to frequent false positives, like if a motion detector clocks a curious crow as a potential intruder. Ring’s newest video doorbells and camera-equipped floodlights have gone the active route, becoming the first home security devices to use radar to visualize the world. These little gadgets broadcast waves up to 30 feet (you set the distance). Radar excels at tracking motion, and the cameras’ computer vision is good at identifying objects. Combined, the technologies make the system better at interpreting what’s actually in front of it.
The Barbie Doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959 by toy maker, Mattel. This date is also used as Barbie's official birthday. Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line. The Barbie Doll is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. Barbie has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parodies of the doll and her lifestyle.The doll has transformed the toy business in affluent communities worldwide by becoming a vehicle for the sale of related merchandise (accessories, clothes, friends of Barbie, etc.). She has a significant impact on social values by conveying characteristics of female independence, and with her multitude of accessories, an idealized upscale life-style that can be shared with affluent friends. Here is a clip of the history of the Barbie Doll: Ruth Handler watched her daughter Barbara play with paper dolls, and noticed that she often enjoyed giving them adult roles. At the time, most children's toy dolls were representations of infants. Realizing that there could be a gap in the market, Handler suggested the idea of an adult-bodied doll to her husband Elliot, a co-founder of the Mattel toy company. He was unenthusiastic about the idea, as were Mattel's directors. During a trip to Europe in 1956 with her children Barbara and Kenneth, Ruth Handler came across a German toy doll called Bild Lilli. The adult-figured doll was exactly what Handler had in mind, so she purchased three of them. She gave one to her daughter and took the others back to Mattel. The Lilli doll was based on a popular character appearing in a comic strip drawn by Reinhard Beuthin for the newspaper Bild. Lilli was a blonde bombshell, a working girl who knew what she wanted and was not above using men to get it. The Lilli doll was first sold in Germany in 1955, and although it was initially sold to adults, it became popular with children who enjoyed dressing her up in outfits that were available separately. Upon her return to the United States, Handler redesigned the doll (with help from engineer Jack Ryan) and the doll was given a new name, Barbie, after Handler's daughter Barbara. A clip featuring the first Barbie Doll commercial: The first Barbie doll wore a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit and signature topknot ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette. The doll was marketed as a "Teen-age Fashion Model," with her clothes created by Mattel fashion designer Charlotte Johnson. The first Barbie dolls were manufactured in Japan, with their clothes hand-stitched by Japanese homeworkers. Around 350,000 Barbie dolls were sold during the first year of production. Louis Marx and Company sued Mattel in March 1961. After licensing Lilli, they claimed that Mattel had “infringed on Greiner & Hausser's patent for Bild-Lilli's hip joint, and also claimed that Barbie was "a direct take-off and copy" of Bild-Lilli. The company additionally claimed that Mattel "falsely and misleadingly represented itself as having originated the design". Mattel counter-claimed and the case was settled out of court in 1963. In 1964, Mattel bought Greiner & Hausser's copyright and patent rights for the Bild-Lilli doll for $21,600. Ruth Handler believed that it was important for Barbie to have an adult appearance, and early market research showed that some parents were unhappy about the doll's chest, which had distinct breasts. Barbie's appearance has been changed many times, most notably in 1971 when the doll's eyes were adjusted to look forwards rather than having the demure sideways glance of the original model. A clip with the evolution of the Barbie Doll from the 1950's to today: Barbie was one of the first toys to have a marketing strategy based extensively on television advertising, which has been copied widely by other toys. It is estimated that over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide in over 150 countries, with Mattel claiming that three Barbie dolls are sold every second. The standard range of Barbie dolls and related accessories are manufactured to approximately 1/6 scale, which is also known as playscale. The standard dolls are approximately 11½ inches tall. Barbie has become a cultural icon and has been given honors that are rare in the toy world. In 1974, a section of Times Square in New York City was renamed Barbie Boulevard for a week. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris at the Louvre held a Barbie exhibit in 2016. The exhibit featured 700 Barbie dolls over two floors as well as works by contemporary artists and documents (newspapers, photos, video) that contextualize Barbie. In 1986, the artist Andy Warhol created a painting of Barbie. The painting sold at auction at Christie's, London for $1.1 million. In 2015, The Andy Warhol Foundation then teamed up with Mattel to create an Andy Warhol Barbie. Artist Al Carbee took thousands of photographs of Barbie and created countless collages and dioramas featuring Barbie in various settings. Carbee was the subject of the feature-length documentary Magical Universe. Carbee's collage art was presented in the 2016 Barbie exhibit at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris in the section about visuals artists who have been inspired by Barbie. From the start, some have complained that "the blonde, plastic doll conveyed an unrealistic body image to girls." Criticisms of Barbie are often centered around concerns that children consider Barbie a role model and will attempt to emulate her. Although Barbie had been criticized for its unrealistic-looking "tall and petite" dolls, the company has been offering more dolls set to more realistic standards in order to help promote a positive body image. A clip featuring the designer center at Mattel: Barbie products include not only the range of dolls with their clothes and accessories, but also a large range of Barbie branded goods such as books, apparel, cosmetics, and video games. Barbie has had a media franchise starting with Barbie in the Nutcracker in 2001, when she began appearing in a series of animated films. Barbie's direct-to-DVD animated films have sold over 110 million units worldwide, as of 2013. In addition, the brand has had two television specials in 1987, Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World and Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to Earth, as well as a hit song, "Barbie Girl" (1997) by Aqua. She is also a supporting character in the My Scene films as well as in the Pixar films Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3. In 2009, Barbie celebrated her 50th birthday. The celebrations included a runway show in New York for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The event showcased fashions contributed by fifty well-known haute couturiers including Diane von Fürstenberg, Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Bob Mackie, and Christian Louboutin. In 2018, Mattel released a new “Inspiring Women” collection that features three ground-breaking, history-making women—Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo and Katherine Johnson. In 2019, with the marking of Barbie's 60th anniversary, Mattel released a new Barbie body type that featured a smaller bust, less defined waist and more defined arms. The addition was just the latest in Barbie's expanded line featuring a wider array of body shapes. In 2020, Mattel sold $1.35 billion worth of Barbie dolls and accessories and this was their best sales growth in two decades This is an increase from the $950 million the brand sold during 2017. Press the Cool Button to be notified when new Blog of Fame posts are published.
The Best Fall Makeup Looks Our Editors Are Loving Right Now — For Less Than $50 Nine times out of 10, you'll see more change in Trader Joe's inventory come Fall than you will your beauty routine, and that's fine and cool. But in a case for switching up something other than your pumpkin pie order: the best makeup trends of the season can be created with a handful of affordable products that do little damage on your wallet, but leave a big impact. Want proof? We challenged four editors to share the makeup staples behind their newly-adopted Fall beauty looks, with one caveat: the final results have to total up to less than $50. Cheap and oh-so-gourd thrills, coming right up. Fall Makeup Look: The New Neutral Senior beauty editor Kelsey Castañon's approach to a Fall product haul: the quintessential you-but-better effect in makeup form. Physicians Formula Butter Highlighter "I'm a pretty bare-minimum kind of person, meaning the odds of me using the Physicians Formula Butter Highlighter ($11) for its intended purposes is slim. Still, I think the pinkish-beige color and shimmery finish looks even prettier as an eye shadow, so I've been sweeping it across my eyelids and in my inner tear ducts on days I want to look like I've gotten more sleep than I have (so, every day?)." Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Relentless Stay Put Eyeliner "In Summer, I run in the opposite direction of pencil eyeliners (before they can run all over my face). But this Fall's modern smoky eye trend has me reconsidering my methods, and the Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Relentless Stay Put Eyeliner ($18) has made the transition infinitely easier. Not only does it have the familiar darker-than-dark pigment payoff of a liquid, it's also equally budgeproof." Clinique Even Better Pop Lip Color Foundation Lipstick "I don't wear a lot of neutral lipsticks (I'll usually opt for a pink if anything at all) but when I tried the Clinique Even Better Pop Lip Color Foundation Lipstick in Delicate ($20) and got a big thumbs up from my girlfriend — who usually dislikes when I wear lipstick because the color almost always ends up on her — I changed my mind. Somehow, the shade feels like it was made for me, and for good reason: turns out the team at Clinique used color-matching technology across thousands of people to pinpoint exactly what lipstick hue works best with each skin tone. I can't vouch for the rest of the line, but for me? This was damn near perfect." Fall Makeup Look: Pops of Color Strategically placed punches of pigment are the name of social media editor Rachael Edwards's game, and her affordable picks are packed with pretty Fall colors you're going to want STAT. Be The Boss Lip Gloss Be The Boss Lip Gloss Need Help? Looking To Buy? "I opt for nude lips when my eye shadow colors are dark or super pigmented, and this Be The Boss Lip Gloss in Time After Time ($18) is a perfect finish to my look. It's both non-sticky and easy to build." Fall Makeup Look: Gilded and Glowy Like the glow you get from standing under the twinkle lights at dusk, assistant beauty editor Jesa Marie Calaor's picks are all about highlighting your best assets. E.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. xo Nabela Noor Gleaming Loose Highlighter "The E.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. xo Nabela Noor Gleaming Loose Highlighter ($8) is a finely-milled, golden shimmer that never fails to create a gorgeous reflective glow on my medium-tan skin tone, whether I decide to sweep it on with a brush or mix a tiny amount with my liquid foundation. It's the perfect way to get a pretty Fall glow that matches the season's color palette, and for just $8, the versatile, high-impact highlighter is a steal." Florence by Mills Cheek Me Later Cream Blush "If you're a fan of the 'backseat face beat' (you know, when you apply your makeup in the back of a car), you need products you can use on-the-go. That's why I love the new Florence by Mills Cheek Me Later Cream Blush ($14). A few dabs of this cream blush buffs onto skin to give it a pop of color, without leaving behind any stickiness. My go-to for my medium skin with red undertones is the Zen Z shade, which is a brownish-mauve." Nyx Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil "Nyx Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil ($8) has been a part of my beauty collection since I first got my hands on it a few years ago because of its highly pigmented and creamy consistency that allows tons of playtime before it sets. Once it does, the pigment stays locked in (so long as the area doesn't get too oily). I'm bringing it back out this season because it's now a key part of the brand's new Wonderland After Dark bundles, which are curated to create some of the most memorable Halloween costume makeup of all time." Sigma Liquid Lipstick in Fable "A good lipstick, to me, withstands what I call the ice cream test. If it doesn't budge and remains just as bright after I devour a scoop of Cookies and Cream, it's earned a permanent place in my lipstick collection. Two coats of Sigma Liquid Lipstick ($20) does exactly that. One swipe creates a vibrant, opaque lip look across my lips, while additional layers just ensure it stays on all day. My go-to shade is Fable, which swipes on to be a neutral pink against my medium-tan skin tone." Fall Makeup Look: Bolder Than Thou For anyone with a penchant for in-your-face lipstick and dark color palettes, assistant beauty editor Sarah Siegel's picks will be your new go-tos. 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Saudi-Israel Agreement: Precursor To The Antichrist's Covenant With Many? By Mark Hitchcock/ Harbingers DailyAugust 28, 2023 Share this article: One of the key events of the End Times is a coming peace treaty between Israel and her neighbors which the coming antichrist will broker. We read about this in Daniel 9:27, "And he, [the antichrist, referred to in the previous verse as 'the prince that shall come'] shall confirm the covenant with many for one week [one set of seven years] and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate..." There's a lot to unpack in this verse: The antichrist is going to make a covenant or treaty with the many in Israel for a seven-year period of time. In the middle of that seven years, he's going to put an end to sacrifice and offerings, which can only happen in a rebuilt temple. At the temple, he'll set up an "abomination that causes desolation." The antichrist will enter the temple, declaring that he is God, and will set up an image in the temple that people must worship in order to buy or sell (see Revelation 13). The first part of this passage tells us that he will "confirm" a covenant with Israel for seven years. Bible translations differ, saying he will "make a covenant," "compel a covenant," or "make a strong covenant." Some take it as a covenant that already exists, while others suggest the antichrist will compel this covenant, bringing the parties to the table and giving them a take-it-or-leave-it deal. Whatever the exact meaning, there's one thing that's clear: The antichrist is going to forge a sweeping peace agreement between Israel and her neighbors that's going to have to do with the Temple Mount area and Israel renewing its sacrifices. This event will mark the start of the seven-year tribulation. Recent events strikingly foreshadow this coming peace compact. August 13th was the third anniversary of the announcement of the Abraham Accords, which were ratified the following month. These arrangements heralded a new beginning of peace in the Middle East as several Arab nations agreed to normalize relations with Israel. The previous five American presidents tried everything they could with Palestinian leaders and failed. Finally, that streak was broken with the Abraham Accords, which resulted in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan all signing peace treaties or normalized relations with Israel. That added to Israel's peace treaty with Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, bringing the current total to six neighboring nations. The "big fish" is clearly Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Netanyahu has called the normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia and Israel "the deal of the century." Last week, a top Israeli diplomat said that a normalization agreement would be "a historic opportunity for a peace process that will change the face of the Middle East and the whole world." That's a dramatic statement in light of Bible prophecy. A lot of headlines about this are very striking to me: Times of Israel -- "Foreign Minister Cohen to Arabic outlet: Israel will make gestures to Palestinians for Saudi deal." Israel is willing to make some concessions to the Palestinians to make this deal happen. Times of Israel -- "Any deal must be done before Biden leaves office, Israel reportedly tells Saudis." They believe this is going to have to happen before President Biden leaves office, which obviously, doesn't give a lot of time. Times of Israel -- "Leading Saudi columnist says it's 'highly likely' peace with Israel is possible." Wall Street Journal -- "Saudis Agree With U.S. on Path to Normalize Kingdom's Ties With Israel" subtitle, "Officials are negotiating details of agreement they hope to cement within nine-to-12 months, though obstacles remain." While some say there's no fixed timetable, the US wants to wrap all of this up by next March. You can imagine the political reasons. This would be a huge feather in the cap for President Biden to be able to be in the middle of this deal or take credit for it. There are several serious obstacles to all of this. One is the current turmoil in Israel. Saudi Arabia will likely wait on the sidelines until Israel can figure things out internally. The other major obstacle, as always, is the Palestinian question. What's going to happen with the Palestinians? What's Israel going to have to give up? What's Saudi Arabia going to demand to have normalized relations? Last Saturday, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Jordan presented his credentials to begin serving as Saudi Arabia's first-ever non-resident ambassador to Palestine. Is this simply Saudi Arabia checking a box with the Palestinians before normalizing relations with Israel? The New York Times reported: Saudi Arabia has appointed its first envoy to the Palestinian administration in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a move widely seen as linked to efforts led by the United States to forge diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The announcement came amid escalating efforts by the United States to establish formal relations for the first time between Israel and Saudi Arabia. It also followed speculation in Israel that Saudi Arabia -- which has long opposed enacting formal ties until the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been resolved -- might now be prepared to do so without Israel's providing the Palestinians with greater autonomy. The fact that Saudi Arabia has placed this envoy in the Palestinian Authority area suggests they may be backing off of making demands that Israel give the Palestinians greater autonomy. This opens the door and paves the way for this agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia to take place. There are a lot of moving parts to this agreement. The US additionally wants Saudi Arabia to roll back some of its growing ties with China, which of course, would help the United States. This peace process may be complicated and fraught with difficulties, but the fact that it is even being discussed is astounding. Who would have believed a few years ago this would even be a possibility? But now here we are, with this prophetic scenario lining up. The next event on God's prophetic calendar is the rapture of the church. Sometime after the rapture, the antichrist is going to catapult onto the world scene, and his major breakthrough will be to broker this comprehensive peace deal for Israel that allows the Jews to rebuild the temple and offer sacrifices. The antichrist will probably get the Nobel Peace Prize and be the Times Person of the Year. We're not there yet, but here on the third anniversary of these Abraham Accords, with momentum building for peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel, the stage is more set than ever before. The rapture will move the final pieces into place. The antichrist will rise into the chaos and aftermath of the rapture to bring calm, and part of that will be this Middle East peace deal. We are witnessing the setup for that coming treaty right before our eyes. I don't know about you, but I consider it a great privilege to live in these times. It's incredible to see the things that are prophesied so clearly in the Bible. My prayer for myself and all of us is that we will live faithfully in light of the rapture because all the signs are pointing to it coming very soon.
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Sidebar: Analyzing Amnesia Throughout human history, countless metaphors have emerged to encapsulate the foundational experience of recalling the past. As outlined in a 1980 paper on the subject by APS Past President Henry L. Roediger, III, these metaphors can be as far ranging as a subway map of interconnected experiences, Plato’s wax tablet, and “melodies on a piano” that gesture toward the way our memories can change over time. More recently, indie rock musician Andrew Bird’s 2012 song “Lazy Projector” characterized the mind as a “forgetting, embellishing, lying machine” that can cause two people to recall the same relationship completely differently. Even when focusing solely on empirical findings, psychological scientists position their understanding of memory through metaphor as well, Roediger added, often through drawing parallels between mental and physical behaviors. Terms such as “recollection” and “open-mindedness” arise from this kind of thinking, as did Freud’s comparatively ornate conception of conscious and unconscious memory as a house with two rooms managed by a discerning doorkeeper who can repress certain thoughts from conscious awareness. Regardless of the particular metaphor used, Roediger wrote, the way we talk about memory generally positions the mind as a physical space and the memories we “store” in it as physical objects that can be lost, found, or broken. Memory processes are also often equated with the most modern technology of the time, causing our understanding of memory to morph alongside the development of increasingly precise tools—from wax tablets, to projectors, to computers. Although none of these metaphors offer a perfect analogy for how memory actually works, Roediger continued, they can nonetheless help laypeople and scientists alike to conceptualize complex phenomena in everyday terms. Heightened awareness of memory’s malleability may have led to an overcorrection in favor of the idea that our memories simply cannot be trusted. Recently, memory metaphors have been employed as a way of demonstrating the unreliability—or “malleability”—of our memories. Decades of evidence suggest that our memories can be altered in both subtle and extreme ways, said Nicholas B. Diamond (University of Pennsylvania) in an interview with the Observer, but heightened awareness of these findings may have led to an overcorrection in favor of the idea that our memories simply cannot be trusted. “Just as the science of perceptual illusions should not necessarily be taken to call into question the veracity of what you’re seeing at every moment, the science of false memory should not be taken to entirely undermine the reliability of a person’s recollection without pointing to specific, evidence-based factors,” Diamond said. An unreliable start Beyond the everyday experience of forgetting names or what we had for breakfast, there is, of course, significant experimental evidence of our imperfect memories. In one study, Shazia Akhtar (University of London) and colleagues found that nearly 40% of 6,313 participants claimed that the earliest memory they could recall was formed when they were 2 years old or even younger. This is highly improbable, given that humans generally struggle to recall experiences from this preverbal period of development, even when it comes to highly unique events such as the birth of a sibling, Akhtar and colleagues explained in a 2018 Psychological Science article. Participants who reported that their first memory occurred between 2 and 5 years of age tended to mention more detailed events such as family holidays, starting school, or even dreams. Participants with improbably early memories, on the other hand, often reported impressions of experiences typical of very early childhood, such as being pushed in a stroller or feeling sad, without necessarily referring to a specific event. These more impressionistic memories of typical early-childhood experiences may result from people grasping onto the image of an object or action from later experience, photographs, or stories about their early life, the researchers suggested. “Such episodic-memory-like mental representations come, over time, to be recollectively experienced when they come to mind, and so for the individual, they quite simply are ‘memories,’ memories that their content indicates date to a particular time: infancy,” Akhtar and colleagues explained. “Indeed, in the constructive view of memory, all memories contain some degree of fiction.” Visit the APS archive for much more on eyewitness memory and wrongful convictions. Featured content includes: - 2021 supplemental issue of Psychological Science in the Public Interest by APS Fellows John T. Wixted, Gary L. Wells, Elizabeth F. Loftus, and Brandon L. Garrett - April 2022 PSPI Live webinar with Judge Jed Rakoff and John T. Wixted (the webinar recording is also available on APS’s YouTube channel, under the PSPI Playlist). - Interview with Wixted in a November 2021 episode of Under the Cortex, the APS podcast. Research also indicates that the way we interpret our existing memories can be intentionally manipulated after the fact. In a pair of 2019 studies in Clinical Psychological Science, Lawrence Patihis (University of Southern Mississippi) and colleagues asked 500 people to write about childhood memories of their mothers. Participants who responded to prompts about negative moments—in which their mother demonstrated an absence of love, warmth, and other supportive behaviors—reported fewer loving memories and current feelings of love for their mothers than those who responded to positive prompts. These self-reported effects lasted an average of 4 weeks but began to fade back to normal by 8 weeks after the experiment. “Love for one’s parents has been a timeless and precious part of the human experience throughout history,” Patihis and colleagues wrote. “That memory of love is malleable is an uncomfortable but important finding.” This malleability allows us to reconstruct memories in a way that may help people maintain a consistent life narrative, Akhtar and colleagues suggested in their Clinical Psychological Science article. Using impressionistic memories to extend this narrative into the early stages of our lives may even support a positive self-image and social interactions, the researchers added. The ability to “make and remake” memory is also a huge part of how we learn, a phenomenon APS Fellow Lynn Nadel (University of Arizona) discussed in his 2018 Fred Kavli Keynote address at the 30th APS Annual Convention in San Francisco. This allows us to integrate new information with our existing knowledge—but each time a memory is reactivated, it is also at risk of being rewritten in a way that may not accurately reflect the past. Memory on trial In a 2002 study led by Kimberley A. Wade (Victoria University of Wellington), researchers were able to convince 10 out of 20 participants to agree that they had taken a fictional hot air balloon ride as a child using fake photographs and guided-imagery exercises. Far more seriously, as discussed by APS Fellow Michael P. Toglia (Cornell University) and Garrett L. Berman (Roger Williams University) in the September/October 2021 issue of the Observer, misidentification of suspects by eyewitnesses—particularly non-White suspects misidentified by White witnesses—has been shown to be one of the leading causes of known wrongful convictions for violent crimes in the United States. One of the most straightforward ways to rule yourself out as a suspect in a criminal case is to provide investigators with a solid alibi—an explanation for where you were at the time of the crime, supported by evidence and eyewitness accounts. In a 2021 Psychological Science study of 51 adults, Elizabeth Laliberte (University of Melbourne) and colleagues put participants’ memory for “where” and “when” to the test using a GPS tracking app. A week later, participants self-reported their locations incorrectly 36% of the time despite being given four options to choose from, one of which was guaranteed to be correct. The malleable nature of memory can also contribute to false confessions, wrote Julia Shaw (University of Bedfordshire) and Stephen Porter (University of British Columbia) in a 2015 Psychological Science article. Using leading interview techniques, including false evidence allegedly provided by a childhood caregiver, Shaw and Porter were able to convince 70% of 60 participants with no history of police contact to report believing that they had committed a serious theft or had assaulted someone when they were 11 to 14 years old. Participants were provided with a narrative of the fictional event alongside real memories of their childhood and were pressured to recall the experience over the course of three interview sessions. “In the context of a highly suggestive interview, people can quite readily generate rich false memories of committing crime,” Shaw and Porter wrote. “The kind of research presented here is essential in the quest to help prevent memory-related miscarriages of justice.” Trust, but verify Even as the “memory wars” surrounding these and other possible memory errors play out in courtrooms and other venues worldwide, it can be difficult to determine the actual prevalence of misremembering under real-world conditions, Diamond told the Observer. Diamond and colleagues explored that prevalence by analyzing 74 participants’ recollections of two verifiable events at Baycrest hospital in Ontario, Canada. The first group of 34 participants took part in a standardized mask-fitting procedure for hospital staff during the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak. The remaining 40 participants experienced a staged tour of a small art exhibition on the hospital’s ground floor. In both cases, participants were invited days to years later to share their memories of the event with a researcher who encouraged them to volunteer additional details using general statements such as, “Is there anything else you can tell me about this event?” The memories were recorded and scored based on whether each detail constituted a specific episodic memory and whether the researchers could objectively verify that the event had occurred as recalled. Mask-fit participants, most of whom were interviewed years after the fact, recalled a total of 61 unique details about the event, with an average of 23 details reported per person. Tour participants, some of whom spoke with researchers just days later, recalled 209 unique details. Tour participants ages 19 to 35 recalled an average of 79 details, whereas participants ages 65 to 75 recalled an average of 52. Despite the significant decline in the number of details recalled by participants who were older or whose interviews took place later, one finding was consistent across groups: The vast majority of verifiable details that participants freely reported in the interviews were accurate. In fact, the lowest accuracy of any group was 93%, on average, for older tour participants, and no participant in any group was found to be less than 70% accurate. “Consistent with centuries of past work, participants in our study forgot a great deal of information, and they recalled fewer and fewer details with greater retention intervals (e.g., 2 years vs. 2 days) and in older age,” Diamond explained. The accuracy of information that participants did recall was very high, however, suggesting that when people aren’t pressed for details in a leading manner, they’re likely to share only information they are confident they can remember. “As we forget, we’re more likely to omit information than make it up,” Diamond summarized. Unclouding the past While many researchers continue to wrestle with the extent to which our memories can be relied on, others are exploring how this malleability can be harnessed to improve well-being. Conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are both accompanied by memory impairments, explained Maryam Piltan (Tarbiat Modarres University) and colleagues in a 2021 Clinical Psychological Science article. PTSD is most commonly defined by the presence of intrusive memories related to a traumatic event, the researchers continued, but it has also been shown to cloud patients’ memories of events unrelated to that trauma. Hierarchical theories of memory suggest that recollections of our past may be organized on two levels: At the top of the hierarchy are general memories about different categories of events, such as “going to the grocery store” or “birthday parties”; beneath these, we store specific memories of individual instances of these events, like “going to the grocery store this morning” or “my 31st birthday party.” Amnesia, the loss of some or all of one’s memories, has become so common in fiction, it’s basically a cliché. Although movies like The Bourne Identity and Total Recall can take creative license with the concept, the clinical diagnosis of amnesia should be far more standardized. Unfortunately, this consistency is sometimes lacking in practice, as Ivan Mangiulli (KU Leuven) and colleagues revealed in a 2021 article in Clinical Psychological Science. Mangiulli and colleagues reviewed the cases of 128 people who were described as having “dissociative amnesia” in English-language journals between 2000 and 2020. This term generally refers to memory loss that appears to occur without any specific physical cause, such as a head injury, possibly following a traumatic event. Some patients were evaluated using neuroimaging and other proven diagnostic measures. Others were described as having dissociative amnesia on the basis of self-reports, even if they did not meet all of the prerequisites for the condition laid out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. “Dissociative amnesia, as sketched in these case studies, appeared to be a rather elastic and openly defined construct that described various types of memory loss,” Mangiulli and colleagues wrote. “Without proper examination that rules out differential diagnosis and alternative explanations, the diagnostic label of dissociative amnesia as currently known may be deceiving.” In separate research, McKenna M. Garland (University of Tulsa) and colleagues zeroed in on anterograde amnesia, a difficulty or inability to store new information, through a Psychological Science study of seven patients with damage to their medial temporal lobes. The patients and their caregivers reported on the patients’ personality five times over the span of a year following their injury. Personality assessments were made using the Big Five Inventory, which scores participants on neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. Patients and caregivers were found to have significantly different perceptions of patients’ current personalities—but not of patients’ personalities before their brain injury. “The amnesic patients maintained a keen sense of who they were before their brain injury but were stuck in the past, in that they failed to form an accurate perception of who they are now,” Garland and colleagues wrote. “We interpret our findings to indicate that the ability to form new declarative memories is not required for maintaining a stable sense of self but may be important for updating one’s sense of self over time.” According to this theory, attempting not to think about a traumatic memory may hinder individuals’ access not only to that memory in particular but to an entire store of specific memories, said Piltan and colleagues. “Attempts to avoid the trauma memory can overgeneralize to all autobiographical memories such that individuals begin to experience difficulty in retrieving specific memories of other single-incident events from their personal past,” Piltan and colleagues wrote. The clarity of individuals’ autobiographical memories is highly predictive of long-term PTSD severity, and improving this process may also lead to better outcomes for patients, added coauthor Caitlin Hitchcock in an interview with the Observer. The researchers demonstrated the relationship among memory inflexibility, lack of specificity, and PTSD through a study of 43 people who had experienced a serious car accident in Tehran, Iran. After being admitted to Sina Hospital, half of these participants had symptoms severe enough for a clinical diagnosis of PTSD. In addition to being assessed for symptoms of PTSD, participants completed the Alternating Instructions Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT-AI). In this test, individuals are asked to retrieve specific or general memories from their past in response to positive, negative, or neutral cue words. Participants who were diagnosed with PTSD had more incorrect responses when asked to retrieve specific memories than those who did not have clinically significant levels of PTSD despite also experiencing a car accident. The PTSD group also had more difficulty alternating between recall of specific and general memories during mixed trials. Participants without PTSD performed similarly to a community sample of participants who had not experienced an accident on measures of memory specificity, but they had worse memory flexibility. “Memories from our past play a key role in how we think about ourselves and the world around us, so improving the ability to access autobiographical memories of different levels of detail and emotional valence may help to promote balanced and flexible views about the self and world,” Hitchcock said. In a related study, Piltan, Hitchcock, and colleagues, including lead author Ali Reza Moradi (Kharazmi University), explored this theory by investigating how a memory-flexibility intervention called MemFlex might be used to improve outcomes for people with PTSD. In this proof-of-concept study, the researchers worked with a different group of 43 people in Iran who had survived car accidents and had PTSD. All participants completed the AMT-AI and were assessed for symptoms of PTSD before being split into two groups: one that received the MemFlex intervention and another that served as a waitlist control group. Although both groups received ongoing therapy and medication to manage their PTSD, the MemFlex group also received a paper workbook of eight autobiographical-memory exercises. Similar to the AMT-AI, these exercises involved journaling about positive and neutral memories that were general or specific in nature. At this point, a researcher met with the participants in person to explain how memory inflexibility relates to PTSD, help them practice the exercises, and encourage them to complete two exercise sessions per week over a period of 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, the researchers collected the workbooks and participants in both groups completed the AMT-AI and PTSD symptom measures again. They were also tested at a follow-up appointment approximately 3 months later. Participants in the MemFlex group performed better on the AMT-AI. More importantly, 70% had a clinically meaningful reduction in PTSD symptoms, compared to just 40% of those in the control condition. After completing their follow-up appointment, control participants were also given the opportunity to complete the MemFlex intervention. “Training someone to flexibly move between specific events and generalized representations of the past may help to constrain overly generalized, negative beliefs,” the researchers wrote. MemFlex has a number of advantages over other commonly used PTSD interventions, Hitchcock added. The intervention is low cost, can be delivered digitally or as a workbook to people without internet access, and is still effective when provided by someone without any training in psychology. Additionally, it allows patients to confront the symptoms of PTSD without having to revisit traumatic memories. “MemFlex focuses on improving access to positive memories from your own life, and individuals who have completed the intervention have told us that they like that the focus is purely on increasing the positive,” Hitchcock said. As her work and that of other researchers demonstrates, it’s certainly reasonable to question the reliability of our memories. Traumatic experiences and the fog of time alike can cloud the particulars of events, as well as how we felt about those events when they were happening. 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Word count: 237 words Reading time: about 1 minute Easter offers a four-day long weekend in Canada. That’s why, on Monday, my husband and I could be found taking a 90-minute walk along the beaches of Boundary Bay. This spectacular area, only a 30-minute drive from where we live, offers water, wide open spaces and striking views of the mountains that surround Vancouver. My husband’s love of places like Boundary Bay centres on watching birds while mine relates to walking and thinking so I try not to get too irritated when he pulls out his binoculars and slows us down. That said, at one point I was the one who stopped us to look at some poster boards put up by the municipality. And one of these boards gave me my word of the week: raptor. I’d been around my husband long enough to know already that a raptor is a bird of prey (think: eagles, hawks, owls). But what I didn’t know was the origin of the word. “Raptor means ‘thief’ in Latin,” said the board. Even my bird-smart husband didn’t know this! When I returned home, I checked my etymological dictionary which disagreed only slightly. It said that ornithological use dates back to 1873 and it comes from the Latin word raptor meaning “raviser or abductor.” But I guess a kidnapper (of mice or small mammals) can also be seen as a thief. Mostly, however, I was interested to know the precise meaning of a word I’d been hearing for decades.
Though spread across fifty years, there are striking commonalities between the McCartneys. Not least, that all three are unafraid or embracing the less commercial aspects of music, even though, McCartney being McCartney, he can’t help slipping in the occasional damnably catchy melody. All three were written, performed and produced in their entirety by McCartney alone. McCartney I was released in 1970, signalling the end of The Beatles. Quite lovely and winsome with its homespun, deceptively unfinished feel, it clearly came as a massive relief to McCartney to follow wherever his adventurous artistic spirit took him. Vilified at the time for contributing to the break-up of The Beatles, it has aged brilliantly. McCartney II came along at the end of Wings’ career in 1980. It feels experimental and of its time – songs like (the dubiously titled) Frozen Jap and Coming Up embraced the new wave, in particular synthesisers and electronica. Again critically derided at the time, it too has since attained cult status, not least thanks to the “wonky electropop” (NME) of the Marmite 12-inch single Temporary Secretary. McCartney III came out in 2020 – two years after Egypt Station, McCartney’s first US No.1 album in four decades – and feels like a change of pace again, with songs like Long Tailed Winter Bird and Seize The Day being more similar to the lo-fi pastoral imaginings of his debut solo album than to any of his music from recent decades. This time around it was critically well-received, and deservedly so.
An IPL photofacial helps to treat any photo damage on the skin. The IPL treatment is widely known to help diminish brown spots and any redness on the skin with minimal to no downtime. Most patients need 6 treatments to see a noticeable difference. What to avoid before & after your treatment? - Stop the use of all Salicylic and Glycolic Acids as well as any Retinol, Tretinoin & Retin-A for 3-5 days pre/post treatment. - Staying out of the sun when the UV rays are at their peak as any chemical peels make your skin more photosensitive. - Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment - No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment (includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.) - Some medications or supplements may increase the risk of bruising. Consult with your physician. - Notify clinic with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment - History of herpes or cold sores may require an antiviral prescription prior to treatment Is there any downtime with IPL? Depending on whether you are being treated for redness or brown spots your downtime will vary. Patients being treated for redness will have minimal to zero downtime. If you are being treated for brown spots, the pigmentation may come to the surface more prominently on the second or third day after the treatment. Those spots will have a texture similar to ‘coffee grounds’. We ask that you do not pick, scratch, or rub the spots as it can cause more discoloration. We do recommend for any laser treatment to stay out of the sun for 3-5 days after the treatment
WHO WE ARE Pure Wealth Strategies began from a vision to create a team of individuals that shared similar faith-driven values to serve other families as an extension of their own. We are ordinary people with ordinary lives, and we do not put on a different identity at the office. We strive to emulate Jesus in everything we do, whether that is loving our families or serving our clients. As financial professionals, our desire is to ensure each aspect of our clients’ financial lives are in order and work together efficiently. Our team has various areas of planning expertise and life experience so we can serve our clients at all stages of their life and business. Our individualized planning “begins with the end in mind.” This approach determines which strategies to use for each family and makes transitions between life stages seamless and less stressful. We will be honest with you about your progress toward your goals, and we are not afraid to challenge you to step out of your comfort zone if we believe it would serve you better. We want you to feel confident in your choices that impact your family’s finances, today and for generations to come.
- Curricular Field Chair: Associate Professor Abdullah A Al-Arian - Curricular Dean: Dean Morgan Fisher Processes of historical change have become increasingly global during recent centuries. The major in International History (IHIS) combines a broad introduction to the analysis of historical changes that transcend national boundaries with the opportunity to explore a particular theme or question in the context of a self-designed major concentration. The major goes beyond study of the formal relations between states – the traditional subject matter of diplomatic history – to address themes in social, cultural, and intellectual history. Historical scholarship today draws on ideas and data from subjects as varied as anthropology, philosophy, sociology, political science, religious studies, and literature, and this mix is reflected in the coursework for the International History major. In addition, the major exposes students to a range of theoretical tools and methodological approaches to historical analysis, and places special emphasis on the development of critical thinking, argumentation and writing skills. What IHIS Majors Learn: - Develop the ability to explain and contextualize change over time on the basis of evidence - Distinguish between types and genres of sources and between evidence-based conclusions and unfounded statements - Use sources to formulate questions and construct original arguments, and develop their ability to support their conclusions orally and in writing with evidence and appropriate documentation - Identify, evaluate, and compare historians’ different interpretations of the past, thus understanding the discipline of history as an ongoing conversation between sources, scholars, and students - Identify and trace major themes, issues, and developments in comparative, international, and global history, and gain the ability to formulate comparative questions and arguments about different societies and cultures International History Major Requirements (8 Courses) Majors must take Global History, and seven electives as detailed below. At least two but no more than three of the courses applied to the IHIS major must be non-history courses and at least one of these non-history courses must be in the concentration. These courses contain integrated writing requirements. - HIST 3105 Global History (Fall Year 3) - Four IHIS electives - Three courses toward self-designated concentration Sample Elective Courses - ARAB 4403: Islam and Arabic Culture in the Golden Age - HIST 2418: History of International Law - HIST 4202: Africa and the Politico-Economics - HIST 4208: Topics in African Women’s History - HIST 4301: The Silk Road - HIST 3609: America and the Muslim World - INAF 4370: Revolutions in Comparative Perspective - CULP 4370: Women and Law - IPOL 3394: Islamic Movements Integrated Writing Requirements The major in International History (IHIS) in the School of Foreign Service is rooted in the history of diplomacy and international relations but it goes beyond the study of the formal relationships between states—the traditional subject matter of diplomatic history—to address themes in comparative, trans-regional and global history. Interdisciplinary in focus, the major draws on ideas and methodologies from subjects as varied as anthropology, philosophy, sociology, political science, religious studies, and literature. It is grounded in History, a discipline which places special emphasis on the development of critical thinking, textual analysis, argumentation, and writing skills. Integrated Writing in the IHIS Major As they move through the SFS Core Curriculum and meet the requirements towards their major, IHIS students repeatedly encounter and practice various forms of historical writing. Students of history are typically asked to write many kinds of papers, including document analyses, book reviews, response papers, bibliographic surveys, historiographical essays, research or exhibit proposals, or research papers. They might also be asked to develop a digital history project, which would involve writing text to accompany any digital maps or images. All SFS students, including IHIS majors, take history courses as part of the Core Curriculum, and go on to complete courses which progressively engage with literature in the field. - HIST 1401-2804: These core courses introduce students to writing in the discipline of history through the careful reading and discussion of primary sources and writing assignments that require engagement with the past based on evidence-based analysis and interpretation. - HIST 2001-2821: Courses in this range continue to engage students in work on primary sources, but they will more frequently encounter differing interpretations of modern scholars. They will become more fully cognizant of the wide variety of sources available for historical analysis, and they will experiment with different types of written assignments that further hone their ability to select and interpret reliable evidence, to contextualize that evidence, and to build and support analytical arguments in written form. - HIST 4101+: These discussion-based seminars require more substantial reading (in both primary and secondary sources) and more complex and substantial writing assignments, including those that require historical research and extensive use of the library. - Optional Honors: Many IHIS majors go on to complete the year-long Senior Honors Seminar, in which they research and write a significant and original historical thesis under the mentorship of the Seminar director and individual faculty members. In the Honors Seminar, students routinely review and comment on each other’s drafts. This feedback, combined with that provided by faculty, allows students to continually develop and revise their writing across the academic year. Writing Competencies in the Discipline of History Providing Evidence and Analysis The study of history and writing are inseparable. As a form of knowledge based on the interpretation of fragmentary records that survive from the past, all historians use the written word to posit an argument and defend it with evidence. Because historical sources reveal only part of the whole story, no single historical work can ever be fully comprehensive or definitive. As a result historians continually debate the varying interpretations that emerge between different schools of thought. Ultimately, the quality of historical writing is determined by the successful collection, organization, and presentation of evidence in support of a coherent and convincing thesis. Engaging with Sources At its core, historical writing depends on judgment: the thoughtful selection of good research questions and the identification and interpretation of historical sources. Historians use two types of evidence: primary and secondary sources. Primary sources are documents or other records created at the time of the events under analysis; they come directly from the participants themselves. Secondary sources are the findings of writers who were not direct participants in a historical episode but those who have subsequently investigated primary evidence of it. Works of scholarship are the most common secondary sources students of history will encounter. In certain situations, a secondary source can become a primary one. Sources, whether primary or secondary, do not answer historical questions themselves. Students of history must sift with a critical eye through the information provided in their sources and then rely on their own judgment to construct a historical argument grounded in evidence. In order to determine the reliability of their sources, historians read documents closely and place them in historical context. They ask critical questions to determine who wrote the document, when and where it was created, and for what purpose. The capacity to determine what matters—to think critically about what evidence to include and what to exclude and how to frame one’s analysis—is one of the core skills students of history acquire through writing. Writing in Various Formats and Styles Writing in history takes many forms. Some history papers are organized as narratives that tell stories of people and events in the past; others are more analytical and organized as an essay. Most historical writing incorporates both narrative and analysis. Some papers deal with historiography, that is, how different historians or schools of thought have approached the history of a particular subject. Other papers deal directly with history, analyzing not simply what happened but why and how it happened. Whatever the format, history students must begin with a thesis statement and the evidence bolstering their argument must always be divulged using a responsible and consistent citation style. How to Declare During the first semester of their sophomore year, students meet with their academic advisor to declare their major. When declaring a major, sophomores prepare a declaration proposal outlining the reasons why they are pursuing one of the majors offered at GU-Q, including how the intended major coincides with their academic interests and possible career goals. Furthermore, students declaring the IHIS major will be expected to articulate their self-designated concentration and explain why they have chosen it. Honors in the Major The honors program allows the student to examine a significant scholarly issue in detail and to focus his or her time and attention on an important issue in which he or she is deeply interested. Honors theses are original works of thought and research, not merely summaries of the work and ideas of others. - GPA: Have a GPA of 3.5, or strong evidence of the capacity to achieve it - Thesis Proposal: Submit a thesis proposal to the IHIS faculty chairperson or curricular dean on or before March 1 - Seminar: Complete the IHIS Honors Seminar in the senior year - Thesis: Submit a final written thesis that is approved by the IHIS faculty. Honors theses are ordinarily 50-80 pages long, however students should work with their thesis advisor to determine a suitable length - Presentation: Give a formal, public presentation of his or her research in the spring semester in which the thesis is completed. The entire Georgetown community is invited to this event - GPA: Earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and a grade point average of 3.67 in the major by the date of graduation Frequently Asked Questions Students who elect this major often pursue careers in teaching, journalism, banking, law, consulting, intelligence, and government. All GU-Q students, regardless of their major, take a number of free electives that allow students to explore courses and issues that interest them but that do not directly relate to their specific major. The CULP major focuses broadly on the factors that shape cultures (religion, gender, ethnicity, etc.) and how those factors affect relations between states, communities, and people. The IHIS major is similar in scope, but very specifically trains students to understand, analyze, and interpret the myriad factors affecting human and state relations from a historical perspective. One cannot pursue Honors and a Certificate simultaneously, given the heavy workload. If the student insists on doing both, he or she MUST complete the Certificate thesis in the junior year. The deadline for submitting the certificate thesis in its approved form would be the first day of classes in the student’s senior year.
Come and work off those Holiday Season excesses with a canal clean up. We have planned a session of litter picking and cutting back vegetation along the towpath from Kensal Green to Little Venice (approx. 2 miles). We’ll meet Saturday 17th January 2015 at the back of Sainsbury’s Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AA. Starting at 10am and running through the morning until 2pm. We will be working alongside the Canal and River Trust who care for 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales. The stretch of waterway we will be walking along is approximately two miles in total, so please remember to wear sensible warm clothes and sturdy shoes or boots (if you have them). On reaching Little Venice we can celebrate with hot soup and rolls. We hope to see you there. Your Neighbourhood! Get Involved!
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Towards the end of the 2016 British Grand Prix Nico Rosberg’s Mercedes W07 suffered a failure in his transmission. The exact nature of this failure is not yet clear but initially saw the car stick in 7th gear (like all 2016 F1 cars the W07 has an 8 speed ‘box), then Rosberg was able to get out of 7th and radioed in to his team to report the issue. After some feedback from the pitwall, Rosberg was able to continue in the race and crossed the line in second position. But even before the race had ended the radio communications were under investigation by the race stewards. Ultimately this cost the Finnish/German/Monegasque a ten second penalty and with it his second position finish in the race. At the start of the 2016 season the FIA clamped down on pit to car radio as it was felt that the drivers were getting far too much assistance from the engineers on the pit wall. “What we’re trying to do is to make sure the driver is driving the car on his own, that he’s not being told how to drive the car. Simple as that, really” the FIA’s Charlie Whiting told the press at the start of the season. “We heard many, many complaints from viewers who were a bit fed up of hearing the continual engineering assistance the driver was getting. That’s fundamentally what we want to cut out. But the driver is allowed to say anything he wants – there’s no restrictions in what he says; it’s what the team can say to him. You’ll still get what I would call the juicy content – if someone has done something silly on track, the driver can call him an idiot and all that sort of stuff. Those are the things that generally I think people like to hear.” At least two technical directives detailing what is an is not allowed to be said during a race have been issued and they are quite specific in what is allowed. What was said by Rosberg’s engineer at Silverstone was deemed to have been outside what was allowable. When Mercedes detected that the transmission had failure they contacted the FIA to ask if they were allowed to inform Rosberg of what steps to take, permission was given and and the following exchange was had: Rosberg: Gearbox problem I have a gearbox…. (engineer cuts off Rosberg) Engineer: Yeah driver default 0-1, chassis default 0-1, chassis default 0-1, you are stuck in 7th gear (the mention of ‘driver default’ is thought to be an error as the engineer stumbled on his words). This change in software setting on the car is specifically allowed by the technical directive on the radio transmissions which state the following; “Instructions to select driver defaults for the sole purpose of mitigating loss of function of a sensor, actuator or controller whose degradation or failure was not detected and handled by the on-board software. In accordance with Article 8.2.4, any new setting chosen in this way must not enhance the performance of the car beyond that prior to the loss of function.” In this case it would be a failure of an actuator or controller which meant that Rosberg could not select 7th gear. Following the initial exchange there was a lengthy follow up conversation and this is where the race stewards felt that the rules were breached, exactly what element of what follows breached the rules is unclear. Engineer: Avoid 7th gear Nico, avoid 7th Gear Telling the driver to avoid 7th gear could be argued to be ‘driver coaching’ which is outlawed, but alternatively it could also be argued that it complies with the following of the allowed areas stated in the technical directives; “Indication of a critical problem with the car. Any message of this sort may only be used if failure of a component or system is imminent and potentially terminal.” Mercedes and Rosberg later claimed that the transmission issue was potentially terminal. Telling the driver to avoid the problem however could also be argued to be overstepping the mark. Rosberg: Well what does that mean? I have to shift through it Engineer: Affim Nico you need to shift through it, Affim you just need to shift through it. Rosberg was clearly not entirely certain on how to deal with the issue and asked the pitwall for clarification, and the engineer responded seemingly confirming Rosberg”s suggested course of action and this seems to be outside of the rules as stated in the TD. However it could also be argued that the engineer was in compliance with another line in the directives which states; “Acknowledgement that a driver’s message has been heard, this may include repeating the message back to the driver for the sole purpose of confirmation” it perhaps could be argued that this was all the Mercedes engineer was doing when responding to Rosberg about ‘shifting through 7th’, though to most it did rather seem like a question and answer. But the conversation did not stop there. Engineer: So Nico if it gets stuck again it will downshift out of 7th Rosberg: What do I do if it gets stuck again? Engineer: So Nico just try to avoid 7th If it happens downshift out of it, you are doing a really good job. Rosberg: I tried to downshift out of it last time – it didn’t work Engineer: Ok, copy, copy This additional section of conversation was not initially played out on most television coverage or indeed in the press room, so many stories detailing the radio messages and what elements in them were not permissable in the eyes of the stewards are simply incorrect (including ones with titles like Rosberg radio messages in full). Some of the comments in this section seem difficult to contest as not being ‘driver coaching’ unless a downshift is considered ‘a driver default’ which could be argued. There has been growing dissatisfaction with radio communication ban from some corners of the paddock, especially following the Austrian Grand Prix when a number of drivers were not able to be told about brake problems, and the situation was already coming to a head and the Rosberg situation has forced it even more into the spotlight. Many had expected the stewards to fully explain and clarify the position on team radio but the decision text was surprisingly brief and did not fully explain which comments or why specifically those comments were not in compliance with the Sporting Regulations. Having considered the matter extensively, the Stewards determined that th team gave some instruction to the driver that were specifically permitted under Technical Directive 014-16. However, the Stewards determined that the team then went further and gave instructions to the driver that were not permitted under the Technical Directive and were in Breach of Art. 27.1 of th Sporting Regulations, that the driver must drive the car alone and unaided. The Stewards then hit Rosberg with the aforementioned 10 second penalty. In terms of penalties this is the first time one has been issued for breaching the ban on pit to car communication and seems, according to comments made by Whiting at the start of the season to be of the fairly applied to a severe level breach of the regulations. “I think it would depend on the level of the breach. If it was a simple one, I think we would let them get away with a warning, at least. If it were slightly more serious the stewards might consider a reprimand, but if they were to do something which really helped the driver do something he should be doing himself then I suspect a time penalty might be more appropriate.” Mercedes was hit with a 10 second penalty, losing it one position on the podium, but ensuring that its car finished the race, something which has seen some criticise the penalty as being too soft. Regardless Mercedes has decided to announce its intention to appeal the penalty, perhaps in an effort to force more clarification on what is and is not allowed in terms of pit to car communication. The full list of what is and is not allowed: The following is a list of the permitted messages. Any other message, including any of those below which we suspect has been used as a coded message for a different purpose (including a prompt to a driver). is likely to be considered a breach of Article 27.1 of the Sporting Regulations and will be reported to the stewards accordingly. 1. Acknowledgement that a driver’s message has been heard, this may include repeating the message back to the driver for the sole purpose of confirmation. 2. Indication of a critical problem with the car. Any message of this sort may only be used if failure of a component or system is imminent and potentially terminal. 3. Information concerning damage to the car. 4. Instructions to select driver defaults for the sole purpose of mitigating loss of function of a sensor, actuator or controller whose degradation or failure was not detected and handled by the on-board software. In accordance with Article 8.2.4, any new setting chosen in this way must not enhance the performance of the car beyond that prior to the loss of function. 5. Instruction to enter the pit lane in order to fix or retire the car. 6. Indication of a problem with a competitor’s car. 7. Marshalling information (yellow ﬂag, red flag, blue ﬂag, Safety Car, Virtual Safety Car, race start aborted or other similar instructions or information from race control). This would include a reminder to switch off the SC ‘delta time’ function after crossing the first safety car line twice from the time the SC was deployed. 8. Passing on messages from race control (this would include a countdown to the start of the formation lap and telling a driver that the last car has taken up position on the grid at the end of the formation lap). 9. Wet track, oil or debris in certain corners. 10. Weather information. 11. Information concerning the driver’s own lap time or sector times. 12. Lap time of a competitor. 13. Helping with warning of traffic and gaps to other competitors during a practice session or race. 14. Instructions to swap position with other drivers. 15. Number of laps or time remaining during a practice session or race. 16. Position during a practice session or race. 17. ‘Push hard’, ‘push now’, ‘you will be racing xx’, ‘take it easy’ or similar (you are reminded about suspected use of coded messages when giving these messages or any words of encouragement). 18. When to enter the pits (or go to the grid during reconnaissance laps), any message of this sort may only be used if the driver is to enter the pits on that lap. Having been told when to enter the pits drivers may also be told to stay out if there has been a change of circumstances. 19. Reminders to use the pit speed limiter, change tyre settings to match the tyres fitted to the car orto check for white lines, bollards, weighbridge lights when entering or leaving the pits. 20. Driving breaches by team driver or competitor, e.g. missing chicanes, running off track, time penalty will be applied etc. 21. Notiﬁcation that DRS is enabled or disabled. 22. Dealing with a DRS system failure. 23. Oil transfer. 24. Test sequence information during practice sessions (P1 and P2 only), e.g. aero-mapping.
An angiogram is a test that Radiologic Technologists perform using x-ray technology to produce images of blood vessels. Often this test is used to study narrow, blocked, enlarged, or malformed arteries or veins in the body including your heart, abdomen, brain, and your legs. A test is called an arteriogram when the arteries are studied and a venogram when the veins are studied. A liquid dye is injected through a thin small flexible tube called a catheter to create the images. The catheter is then put into an access point which is usually in your groin, your arm or less commonly a blood vessel in another location. This “dye” which is properly called a contrast, makes the blood flowing inside the blood vessels visible on an x-ray. The contrast is eliminated through your kidneys and your urine later. Angiography is good for diagnosing a variety of vascular conditions such as peripheral artery diease (PAD), aneurysms, renovascular conditions, aortic arch conditions which are problems in the arteries that branch off the aorta. Also malformed arteries and problems with your veins, such as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots in the lungs called pulmonary emboli. Also a doctor can treat a problem during an angiogram like dissolve a clot that they discovered during the procedure. They may also perform an angioplasty and stenting procedure to clear blocked arteries. Angiograms can help your doctor plan operations to repair the arteries for more extensive problems as well.
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Best-Performing Asset Classes According to Yale University's Crash Confidence Index, only about 24% of investors are confident the stock market will not crash sometime during the next six months.1 If fear leads investors to avoid the entire investment class, they may limit their potential returns. For example, for most of the 10-year period between 2012 and 2022, stocks outperformed both cash and the 10-year treasury. Cash pulled ahead twice, once in 2018 and again in 2022. The 10-year treasury pulled ahead only once, in 2015.2 But the stock market is volatile. Between February 12, 2020, and March 23, 2020, the Dow lost 37% of its value due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, recovery was swift, and by November 2020, US markets had returned to their pre-pandemic highs.3 If the impulse to be safe keeps investors out of the stock market, it may also keep them from taking advantage of the potential returns the stock market has to offer. A sound investing strategy considers short-term volatility without losing sight of long-term objectives. A sound strategy can involve diversifying capital between different classes of investments. That way, under-performance in one type of asset may be offset by the performance of another. Bear in mind, though, that diversification and asset allocation are approaches to help manage investment risk. They do not eliminate the risk of loss if a security price declines. The asset class that performs best one year may not do so the next. Diversifying your holdings among several different investment types and understanding that asset classes can move in and out of favor may help you manage the risk in your investment portfolio. The asset class that performs best one year doesn’t necessarily do so the next.2 1. Yale University, 2022 2. PortfolioVisualizer, 2022. Cash is represented by 3-month Treasury Bills. 10-Year Treasury Bond is represented by data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data. Stocks are represented by the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund, which is an unmanaged fund that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. Index performance is not indicative of past performance of a particular investment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Individuals cannot invest directly in an index. The 2022 asset numbers are as of October 31, 2022. Mutual funds are sold only by prospectus. Please consider the charges, risks, expenses, and investment objectives carefully before investing. A prospectus containing this and other information about the investment company can be obtained from your financial professional. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. The content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. It may not be used for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Please consult legal or tax professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation. This material was developed and produced by FMG Suite to provide information on a topic that may be of interest. FMG Suite is not affiliated with the named broker-dealer, state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. The opinions expressed and material provided are for general information, and should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Copyright FMG Suite.
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Lisa Michels, General Counsel and regulatory affairs expert at Regulatory Compliance Associates® Inc., discusses regulatory strategies for software as a medical device (SaMD), artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. She presents insights on working with regulatory bodies on novel devices such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and algorithms. When powerful new technologies emerge, unbridled excitement often reigns. The possibilities are endless and markets are undoubtedly huge. Artificial intelligence and machine learning in medicine are at an early stage and the potential to improve medical care is solidifying. Many opportunities are being pursued including enhancing and supporting the decision-making process of physicians, individualizing patient care with precision medicine and using near real-time information to improve care. AI in Healthcare Early ideas such as wearables that monitor activity levels or heart rate have been on the market for some time and have mixed results as tools for patient health management. Technology platforms such as Watson from IBM have shown amazing capabilities. AI- related applications have progressed to a point where formal medical device development is occurring, but challenges remain. Innovators are often fearless and can be blind to the real risks and business difficulties to commercialize emerging technology. On the other hand, the mainstream medical device community can perceive that innovation exposes threat of the long-timelines, high-costs and painful failures. The reality is probably in between both extremes and risk can be mitigated with a deliberate approach to regulatory strategy. Regulatory requirements require transparency and regulators need to understand how and why a result came about. Many AI applications are a black box with little transparency and daunting complexities. AI applications can produce valid conclusions that are counter intuitive to those which individuals or even teams of experts derive. Traditionally to gain marketing clearance for a medical device, substantial equivalence to a predicate device needs to be demonstrated. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Regulators review and clear a device as a system that will not change without considerable deliberation; in fact, manufacturers go to great lengths to ensure that a device manufactured years after initial clearances demonstrates the same performance as the original device. However, one of the more powerful aspects of some AI applications is that the accuracy of output information can continually improve with continued use. This will produce a perpetually dynamic system by design. There are solutions to this dynamic situation. Making applications as seamless as possible is where the challenges and opportunities are. Independent demonstration of the safety and effectiveness of the dynamic system through the Pre-Market Approval (PMA) process could be necessitated, albeit this regulatory path is much more costly, complex and difficult. The FDA and industry has since finalized a new medical device user fee agreement that lays out the application process and expectations regarding medical devices being submitted for regulatory approval. The agreement calls for: - A new digital health unit overseeing Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and software inside of medical devices (SiMD) - Opportunities to support 510(k), premarket approval and clearance pathways tailored to SaMD, SiMD, and take into account real world evidence - Participation in international harmonization efforts for digital health initiatives 1. Strategy begins with build your case, if regulators cannot or do not yet understand a technology, they will struggle to establish ways to assess the safety and effectiveness of your product. - Find clinical and regulatory information throughout the world that is supportive of what you are trying to achieve. If negative information is uncovered, do not ignore it; instead, address it. - Do not plan on submitting a “black box.” Spend the time to develop ways to communicate how and why a particular result comes about. - Seek related credible sources, publications, guidance documents and experts, reference them, and utilize them. 2. Plan on early and frequent meetings with regulatory authorities. Gaining regulatory clearances for emerging technologies benefits from building solid working relationships with regulatory bodies. These relationships are built over a series of meetings that begin early in the development process, aiding both parties as they learn together. These early collaboration meetings provide a venue for industry to explore new ideas through regulatory communication. Based on working with many novel products, we recommend the following considerations, particularly in working with the FDA. - Start with a solid pre-submission package. Make certain to follow established guidelines for pre-submissions, setting the tone that your organization has done its homework. Additionally, a complete pre-submission package enables regulators to prepare for the meeting and identify the appropriate experts needed. - Be ready for questions surrounding mechanism of action. In traditional medical devices, a key component of the submission surrounds the mechanism of action, or how the device is perceived to work. Be prepared to explain what your novel technology does and how it does it. - Prepare for the meeting. Before the meeting or teleconference, identify your question areas and structure your questions to get the specific information needed without using open-ended formats. Avoid introducing new information that the FDA is not prepared to discuss. - Set an open tone during the meeting. Be transparent about the information you have and the areas that are lacking. In early development cycles, gaps exist and it is important to be candid so you get accurate early feedback. Set aside any fears that your organization is setting precedent by not having complete information and instead, work to close those gaps as you progress through the product development process. - Set specific but realistic expectations for meetings. Your device is novel and that means regulators have not seen anything like it before. Expect regulators will have questions that will be challenging to answer. Remember, agencies can only provide feedback on what you have presented–what your device is currently– and not what you hope it will be in the future. - At all times, be professional and seek to understand their questions. Early collaboration around emerging technologies is a two-way street. When you provide information the FDA needs, they will provide direction to guide your product development. And remember, the agency is a resource. Be open to the answers you receive, so your processes can evolve and improve. There are cultural differences that exist between the Silicon Valley visionaries that are pushing novel technologies forward versus the deliberately cautious, stepwise approach taken by traditional medical device development teams. In advance of nearly any new, disruptive technology being adopted by broader medical establishments and nearly always in advance of solid profitability. These teams of brilliant visionaries must still possess the regulatory assets needed to receive FDA approval. Data science has been embraced by many regulatory agencies and included in traditional medical device development organizations. - Build effective multidisciplinary teams by addressing cultural divides. When building regulated medical products based on AI, organizations will benefit from vertical structures. Software engineers must connect with key leaders from the company early in the development cycle. - Building SaMD medical device products requires deep subject matter expertise. Combining subject matter with technical expertise and embracing the multidisciplinary approach drives innovation, making it possible to accurately model the vision, answer the key questions and realistically hold leaders accountable for results. Team evolution needs to be intentional and designed. - If you are unable to set the joint domain early, one side dominates, and it becomes a challenge to bring in world-class experts from the other side. Top people recognize such unbalance and the byproduct that they will not achieve the parity in authority and respect. Regulatory Compliance Software Creating solid regulatory affairs teams with prior experience in addressing uncertainty surrounding quality systems and regulatory approval, specifically: - Members who understand quality management system compliance for ISO 13485 & 21 CFR 820. - Members with a focused subject matter expertise in the AI/machine learning space and the mindset/ability required to work in a highly complex multidisciplinary environment. - Regulatory expertise introducing and gaining FDA clearance or approval for new technologies and with the intention and ability to communicate with the developers. - Direct expertise developing software for medical devices and developing and managing quality systems for software development. - Where clinical trial work is required, the CRO and strategic regulatory experts need to work closely together to generate the type of clinical data that supports the safety and effectiveness of the underlying product. Also the regulatory team needs to develop and conduct the studies in ways that bring transparency and simplify the “black box” aspects of the product. - Embrace and enforce the multidisciplinary approach. - Break down the problem and bring subject matter experts to the table to solve each. - Beware of thinking you can do all. Inventors and software developers are uniquely brilliant but not necessarily the best at navigating regulatory challenges. - Don’t assume the person with the most RA experience should lead the FDA strategy. The RA and especially QA mindset can limit creativity and curiosity that propels novel technologies forward. QA is a support mechanism to the RA strategy. - Leverage working with RA SMEs experienced in emerging technologies and with prior nontraditional submissions. About RCA’s Medical Device Consulting Services The regulatory compliance process surrounding the medical device industry involves a strict adherence to pre/post market information throughout a device’s life-cycle. Even a single compliance issue you have can turn into a significant effect on your business. Regulatory Compliance Associates medical device consultants can help guide you through any stage of this strategic process, with capabilities during product development through the regulatory clearance/approval of your product. Our team of over 500 medical device consulting Experts — including former FDA officials and regulatory compliance leaders in the field of medical device regulation — will work with your company to create a quality assurance and regulatory compliance approach tailored to your products and regulatory needs. Regulatory Compliance Associates works with international Fortune 100 companies, venture capital start ups, and companies of all sizes and shapes. our compliance enforcement solutions for law firms include remediation for warning letters, FDA 483’s, import bans or consent decrees. Very few regulatory compliance services have the same regulatory compliance expertise in a variety of medical fields. For medical device manufacturers, technology can be a double-edged sword. The innovative technologies that elevate the quality of life for patients can also be used to potentially undermine the organization using the device. The consequences can affect the device itself if Regulatory Compliance Associates medtech consultants do not implement good IoT cybersecurity and FDA cybersecurity protocols. At Regulatory Compliance Associates, we offer a wide variety of services for medical devices security to help ensure that your product is protected from cyber-attacks. With a well-planned design, along with full visibility of product development and the supply chain, Regulatory Compliance Associates medical device consultant Experts can help strengthen your device’s cybersecurity. We partner with medical device companies in each phase of the design cycle, including protecting inputs from threat exposure and hardening outputs for regulatory compliance & FDA submission approval of your medical technology. Regulatory affairs is Regulatory Compliance Associates® backbone, and we handle more submissions in a month than many manufacturers do in a lifetime. Our regulatory compliance consulting Experts have experience working with the FDA, global regulatory bodies and / or agencies, and notified bodies worldwide. Therefore, you can count on us for in-depth and up-to-date insights which increase speed-to-market. As a trusted regulatory affairs consultant, our FDA veterans and industry experts represent Regulatory Compliance Associates® as one of the top medical device consulting firms. We’re here to help you navigate the difficulties associated with new product submissions. Regulatory Compliance Associates® medical device consulting company has expertise in both the approval process and post-approval support. - New Product Approval - Post-Approval Support - Outsourced Staffing - EU MDR - Combination Products Increasingly, life science companies are feeling the pressure of greater scrutiny by regulators, and responding by developing sustainable compliance strategies. Whether it’s preparing for an audit, developing a response to an FDA finding, or remediation to an adverse event, Regulatory Compliance Associates® can help. Our network of over 500 medical device consultant & FDA, MHRA & EMA veterans are industry professionals offers a unique blend of expertise. 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Interestingly enough I think I have been more inspired by friends and coworkers and bosses that didn't do the right thing by people, and I made it my goal to never treat people the way that they did. I want people to know they are allowed to SHINE BRIGHT LIKE THE STARS THAT THEY ARE! I love being the kind of leader that gets to celebrate everyone's wins. I never thought of myself as a leader until early on in my career when the person I was working for pointed out that I had leadership potential. I didn't realise that what I was doing or saying was being emulated by others, I was just focussed on doing a really good job. This one conversation unlocked many doors for me as I started to explore what a career in leadership might look like, My early days as a young leader were filled with difficult challenges but I knew I was supported by someone who believed in me. 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I think we all know that unless we bring our whole selves to work with us, we aren't being authentic and it can be difficult to be the best versions of us. I am proud to work for a business that embraces the full person and not just part of them. We are lucky that our business understands personal challenges and how they impact our people and takes steps to create flexibility for our people to accommodate any personal circumstances or challenges that come up. We are blessed to be part of Rebuild Relief, an organisation that genuinely cares for its staff. It's disheartening to hear from many friends about the toxic environments at their workplaces, primarily due to a lack of concern for staff well-being. Fortunately, we don't face that issue here at Rebuild Relief. However, like any workplace, we do encounter our own set of challenges. In my view, one of the most significant challenges we face at Rebuild Relief is identifying and prioritising tasks, with an emphasis on tackling the more challenging ones first. Given our fast-paced environment, there's a tendency to focus on urgent but less critical tasks, sidestepping the more complex ones due to their intimidating nature. This approach can lead to inefficiency and opportunities for growth. Key Strategies to Overcome This Challenge: Use of Calendar/Time Blocking: Leveraging work calendars to schedule specific times of the day for the more challenging tasks is crucial. If a task isn't in the calendar, there's a high chance it won't get done. Prioritise these times when your energy and focus are at their peak. Set Deadlines: By establishing clear deadlines for each task, we can create a sense of urgency that aids in effective prioritisation. Reflect and Adjust: It's important to regularly review our prioritisation strategy. This allows us to identify what's working, what isn't, and make the necessary adjustments. Addressing the challenge of prioritisation and adopting a strategy to confront the more demanding tasks first can significantly enhance our productivity and contribute to our professional development. At Rebuild Relief, overcoming these challenges together not only strengthens our team but also aligns with our organisational values of growth and efficiency. Q. As a leader, what role do you believe mentorship and sponsorship play in fostering the professional development of individuals in the workplace? Having a mentor or coach who you can look up to has been a total game changer in my career. Often by discussing challenges or situations you need to handle, with someone more experienced, you can see that most of the time these are not new issues, they are things other people have gone through and overcome. By taking the opportunity to learn from other people it will save you having to reinvent the wheel every time something new happens to you I am really lucky to have had strong mentors throughout my career. I have also had the privilege of mentoring many young leaders and helping them to grow and develop their skills. My biggest passion as a leader is supporting and growing new leaders and knowing that they have a support, guide and coach makes the leadership journey so much easier. New leaders face significant challenges as they navigate their way through their early days of people management and having a mentor or sponsor is a safety net and support for those more difficult challenges. The advice from my mentor, "you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with," really hits home because it shows just how much the people around us shape who we are. This idea highlights why having great mentors in the workplace is so crucial. Mentorship is all about learning from someone who's been there and done that. They give you the inside knowledge on how to tackle work problems, upgrade skills, and make smart moves in our career. Mentors are also there to give us a pat on the back and push us to challenge ourselves, boosting our confidence every step of the way. Essentially, having a mentor is like having a guide and a cheerleader all rolled into one, making the journey a lot less daunting and a lot more rewarding. Q. What advice would you give to professionals, regardless of gender, who aspire to reach leadership positions in their careers? Take opportunities that are offered to you, even if you aren't quite sure how you will handle it, because 99% of the time you will figure it out when you get there. Just say yes first, then figure out how later. Do not wait for the leadership title to start being a leader! A leader is so much more than a title and some of the best leaders I have had the pleasure of witnessing do not have a leadership title at all. Throughout my career, I never waited for opportunities to present themselves but rather always behaved and delivered results based on the next role I wanted. If you think and act in the mindset of the position you want to have in the future, you are very likely to be the person who is chosen when that position becomes available. For professionals who aspire leadership roles, my tip is straightforward: Dress for the position you aim for. Strive to be punctual, or even better, arrive early, ready to dive in and go first. Achieve your KPIs. Show a keen willingness to learn and be open to feedback, making adjustments as needed. Encourage your peers and carry yourself as a leader. Ensure your actions are in harmony with the role you're targeting. Ask meaningful questions, show appreciation/gratitude and crucially embody your company's core values At Rebuild Relief, we recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in leadership positions. Megan, Lucy, and Melissa exemplify the spirit of empowerment and resilience, driving our company forward with their dedication and expertise. As we honour International Women's Day 2024, let's continue championing gender equality and creating opportunities for women to thrive in all aspects of life. Join us in celebrating the achievements of women worldwide, today and every day. Happy International Women's Day!
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We will respray your existing kitchen to any colour of your choice We will repair and refurbish any existing damage to your cupboards We repaint all non removable parts on site We will recoat all cupboards in either matt or silk finish Your kitchen will be renovated and have a new modern look Why spend a fortune on a new kitchen - when we can create a whole new look for a fraction of the cost! Here are some pictures of our work. Please visit the portfolio page for more. When your tired of your old kitchen, having a new kitchen installed or having to replace kitchen doors, is usually expensive and time consuming. In most kitchens it is possible to utilise the existing units and respray your kitchen doors, end panels, plinths and cooker hoods etc. It is a lot cheaper and far less time consuming to reuse the existing pannels and doors. It's also much better for the environment. We will remove and collect all doors, drawer fronts and all trim parts. We can also repair or renew any damaged kitchen units, doors and drawer fronts. You will be able to select the colour and finish of your choice to be re-sprayed.
Online Train Ticket Booking from Deoria to Mansi Looking to book Deoria to Mansi trains? Booking a train ticket from Deoria to Mansi is now easier than ever on redRail. Whether you want to check the timetable for Deoria to Mansi trains or find the train seat availability from Deoria to Mansi, redRail is one-stop for all train enquiries. Deoria to Mansi are two of the popular cities in India, and trains are considered as one of the most efficient and convenient ways to travel between these cities. To book a train from Deoria to Mansi, all you need to do is to enter your travel details on the top of the page, choose from the list of trains available, check out the desired train seat availability, and proceed to train ticket booking by entering your details and paying the cost. You can then receive the confirmed tickets shortly. The easy-to-understand and adaptable interface, easy railway ticket booking process, and affordable train fare make redRail a great choice for those looking to book a Deoria to Mansi train. There are 19 trains running from Deoria to Mansi covering an approximate distance of 393 kms. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly. A large number of travelers choose to reach Mansi from Deoria by train. The first train from Deoria to Mansi is AVADH ASSAM EXP (15910), departing at 00:47 from Deoria Sadar (DEOS). UDZ NJP EXP (19601) is the fastest among the Deoria to Mansi Trains. It departs from Deoria Sadar (DEOS) at 05:53 and arrives at Khagaria Junction (KGG) at 13:00, covering the distance in just 7 hrs 7 mins. The last train from Deoria to Mansi is LJN BJU EXPRESS (15204), departing at 23:30 from Deoria Sadar (DEOS). You can get detailed information about Deoria to Mansi train timetable, availability, fare, running status, coach position, and PNR on redRail.
Red Hat, the leading provider of open source solutions, and Oracle Corporation, the largest provider of software for e-business, today announced the availability of the Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition product line that has been optimised for Oracle8i to support high-volume e-business and enterprise applications. Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition for Oracle8i will be available within 30 days through Compaq's and Red Hat's value-added distribution channels, including Keylink/Pioneer and Hallmark/AVNet. Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition for Oracle delivers on Red Hat's commitment to provide reliable, scalable and highly available open source solutions in the enterprise environment. Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition for Oracle offers performance and usability improvements for enterprise-class database operations. Performance and Usability Enhancements Raw I/O: Supports direct access to disks to increase Oracle disk throughput, resulting in faster database access and decreased memory pressure for more efficient use of memory. Large Memory: Increases physical RAM used to 4 GB. 64-bit file I/O: Allows access to files greater than 2 GB in size, enabling scalable database production servers. Integrated Java Run-time Environment (JRE): Allows efficient configuration of Oracle database systems from Linux desktop using Oracle's Java configuration tools. Motif 2.1: Provides GUI libraries for Oracle development and "Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition for Oracle is a clear indication of Linux's ascension into the most business-critical applications in the enterprise,'' said Colin Tenwick, Vice President and General Manager, Red Hat Europe. "As we continue to develop innovations with leaders such as Oracle, we will seek to meet the growing demand for Linux in enterprise applications.'' "Once again Red Hat has delivered improved Linux database performance to the growing number of corporate enterprises that demand the performance of Oracle8i and the reliability of Red Hat Linux,'' said Michael Rocha, senior vice president, Platform Technologies Division, Oracle. "Demanding e-business environments need the scalability and wider data access made possible by this new enterprise offering from Red Hat.'' "Customers are assured of successful system deployment when leading industry players combine to provide value through integration,'' said Ray Villareal, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Solutions and Services Group, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Certified and supported solutions from Compaq, Red Hat and Oracle mean that Linux customers can now implement their e-business solutions at the lowest cost with minimum risk.'' Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition for Oracle includes enterprise incident-based support and an annual maintenance subscription to ensure that production servers are fully and consistently supported by Red Hat. Pricing and Availability The Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition product line is a collaborative effort between Red Hat and industry leading application providers designed to deliver optimised solutions, incorporating support and simplified configuration of well-known enterprise and Internet applications, to enterprise customers. Red Hat and its partners then work together to produce a tested, integrated and configured enterprise solution that assures maximum reliability, performance and availability. In keeping with its commitment to open source and the open source development community, Red Hat will continue to freely share all modifications to the Linux OS with the open source community under public Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition which has been optimised for Oracle8i will be available within 30 days through Compaq's and Red Hat's value-added distribution channels, including Keylink/Pioneer (www.keylink.pios.com) and Hallmark/AVNet Available in the U.S. and internationally, the enterprise edition can be purchased through value-added distribution channels and can be ordered directly Open Source Momentum International Data Corp. (IDC) research states that Linux-based operating systems were the fastest-growing server operating environment in 1998, growing more than 190 percent in that year alone and capturing more than 15.8 percent of the 4.4 million revenue shipment server operating environment market. Red Hat's numerous alliances with industry leaders and the demand for Linux-based applications has created open source support from many of the industry's leading software and hardware manufacturers, including Compaq(r), Computer Associates, Corel, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Netscape, Novell, Oracle(r) and SAP(r). Red Hat Linux runs on Intel, Alpha and Sun About Oracle Corporation Oracle Corporation provides the software that powers the Internet. For more information about Oracle, please call Oracle Public Relations at 650/506-4176, or visit http://www.oracle.com/. About Red Hat, Inc. Founded in 1994, Red Hat is a leader in the development of Linux-based operating system software (OS) and services. Based in Durham, N.C., Red Hat builds the most accessible and advanced server OS available anywhere with technical innovations such as RPM and the disk druid installation tool. Red Hat Linux is available for Intel, Compaq Alpha and Sun SPARC platforms. Red Hat Linux available directly from the company and through Red Hat's partner, distributor and reseller programs, which include top PC and server manufacturers like Dell, IBM and Hewlett-Packard. Red Hat Linux was named InfoWorld's Product of the Year for four years in a row, was given a productivity accolade in Software Development's Jolt Awards, was named an environment/desktop finalist in the Ziff-Davis European Excellence Awards, won the editor's choice awards from the Linux Journal and Australian Personal Computing magazines, and won the 'Just Plain Cool' award from Australian Personal Computing magazine. At March's LinuxWorld Expo, more than 8,000 members of the Linux community voted Red Hat a 'LinuxWorld Favorite'. Red Hat Linux recently won a Product Excellence award from Software Development Magazine. LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. RED HAT is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. 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Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: risks related to delays or reductions in information technology spending; the effects of industry consolidation; the ability of the Company to compete effectively; the integration of acquisitions and the ability to market successfully acquired technologies and products; uncertainty and adverse results in litigation and related settlements; the inability to adequately protect Company intellectual property and the potential for infringement or breach of license claims of or relating to third party intellectual property; the ability to deliver and stimulate demand for new products and technological innovations on a timely basis; risks related to data and information security vulnerabilities; ineffective management of, and control over, the Company’s growth and international operations; fluctuations in exchange rates; and changes in and a dependence on key personnel, as well as other factors contained in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (copies of which may be accessed through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov), including those found therein under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". 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