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When you put a Mentos mint into a bottle of soda it explodes like a volcano, just like an explosive phenomenon taking place all over the country on behalf of children in poverty. In both cases this explosive phenomenon is about multiplication.
With the Mentos and soda, carbon dioxide bubbles rapidly form on the pitted surface of the mint and explode out of the bottle.
With Compassion Sunday, dedicated volunteers present Compassion in churches across the country, and tens of thousands of children are sponsored through their efforts. The purpose is to draw the attention of the Church to the needs of the world’s poorest children.
As a new child advocate in 1994, I started sharing about child sponsorships in people’s homes. One at a time, children were sponsored. Then it dawned on me that if I shared in a group, I could get more children sponsored at one time.
I shared in a Sunday School class and several children were sponsored in one day. So my next step was to speak during a worship service.
Having done that and having seen so many children sponsored all at one time made me realize that if I shared in another church or two, I could multiply the effects of my efforts even more.
Within five years, I spoke regularly in 12 different churches and would see up to a dozen children sponsored each time I spoke. It was exciting and almost addictive, this process of watching new sponsors sign up with such excitement and gratefulness. In one youth group alone, 19 kids were sponsored at once.
Within another five years, that list of church groups multiplied to an additional 25 churches because God was helping me see all of the opportunities around me.
But the multiplication effect wasn’t limited to my efforts. This is where the explosion comes in. Some of the churches began to place their own Mentos in soda bottles, so to speak.
I made a practice of returning to the same churches every two years, and alternating years (and seasons) for the large group of churches I was visiting. When I called one of the churches, they said, “No, we don’t need you to come this year. We’re going to host our own Compassion Sunday.”
And that’s what they did, gaining 10 new sponsorships. One member of the planning committee even signed up to become a Compassion Child Advocate — one who would also share in other churches besides her own. That church now has one sponsored child for about every eight church members.
One of my most special Compassion Sundays involved attending this church and hearing the pastor ask each sponsor to pray for their child, one by one, out loud in the service. As I heard the voices throughout the sanctuary, along with the names of each child affected by this love, I cried with tears of joy.
This has happened all over the world, causing the Advocates Network to expand rapidly. Why? Because the joy of leading others to sponsor children is deeply satisfying and contagious. You are changing not only the life of the child, but also the life of the new sponsor.
I can’t begin to tell you how many people have thanked me for telling them about child sponsorship. When I return to churches, they thank me for coming back, and they bring their friends and family members to the Compassion sign-up table. Multiplication. And more than 500 kids have been sponsored in our region.
I’ll never forget speaking in a tiny church of seven people, and seeing five new sponsorships. Or another little church that has faithfully added new sponsorships each time I visit.
The joy at that church was so contagious that a church in a neighboring community heard about it and asked me to come and present a Compassion Sunday. It was just a tiny one-room church (with no restroom facilities, except perhaps an outhouse in back), and yet five sponsorships came out of that visit.
Do you understand what I mean about explosions? Never underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit to multiply your efforts!
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TEHRAN: Iran blocked access to Google's popular and relatively secure Gmail service Monday amid first steps by the Islamic republic to establish a walled-off national intranet separate from the worldwide Internet.
Access to Google's search page (www.google.com) was also restricted to its unsecured version, web users in Iran found. Attempts to access it using a secure protocol (https://www.google.com) were also blocked.
The curbs were announced in a mobile phone text message quoting Abdolsamad Khoramabadi, an adviser to Iran's public prosecutor's office and the secretary of an official group tasked with detecting Internet content deemed illegal.
"Due to the repeated demands of the people, Google and Gmail will be filtered nationwide. They will remain filtered until further notice," the message read.
Google's own website tracking country-by-country access to its services did not immediately reflect the blocks (www.google.com/transparencyreport/traffic/?r=IR&l=GMAIL&csd=1230796800000&ced=1348461000000).
But several residents in Tehran told AFP they were unable to get into their Gmail accounts unless they used VPN (virtual private network) software.
VPNs are commonly used by tech-savvy Iranians to get around extensive online censorship, though bandwidth of connections through the software is routinely strangled and occasionally even cut entirely.
Gmail is used by many Iranian businessmen to communicate and exchange documents with foreign companies. Iran's economy is suffering under Western sanctions that have cut oil exports and made trade more difficult.
Iranian authorities previously and temporarily cut access to Google and Gmail in February, ahead of March parliamentary elections.
Google's popular YouTube video-sharing site has been continually censored since mid-2009, following protests and opposition claims of vote fraud in the wake of elections that returned President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to power.
Other social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, are also routinely blocked.
Iran is working on rolling out its national intranet that it says will be clean of un-Islamic content. Officials claim it will be faster and more secure, even though users' data will be more easily subject to monitoring.
Despite fears by Iranians that the new intranet would supplant the Internet, Mohammad Soleimani, a lawmaker heading a parliamentary communication committee, was quoted this week by the ISNA news agency as saying that "the establishment of the 'National Internet' will not cut access to the Internet."
He added: "Cutting access to the Internet is not possible at all, because it would amount to imposing sanctions on ourselves, which would not be logical. However, the filtering will remain in place."
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NEBRASKA DIVORCE LAW
When considering divorce in Nebraska, there are several issues that one should take into account before filing, including: a) legal separation; b) grounds for divorce; c) residency requirements; d) procedures in place for a simplified or special divorce; e) annulment; and f) division of property. The information below will address these issues and serve as a resource during the consideration process. It is important to discuss the specific laws governing divorce or legal separation with a Nebraska divorce attorney.
Nebraska Legal Separation
Legal separation allows parties to remain legally married but live apart separately. It is often used as an alternative to divorce. Even if a party does not meet the residency requirement for a divorce, he or she may file for legal separation in Nebraska. Courts in Nebraska allow either party to modify his or her legal separation decree to a divorce decree if the residency requirements are met. Additionally, courts may modify and add spousal or child support to the legal separation decree after the separation has been granted.
Nebraska Grounds for Divorce
No-fault grounds are the only grounds for divorce in Nebraska. The term "irretrievably broken" is the general claim used for no-fault divorce. Both parties must state under oath that the marriage is "irretrievably broken" In situations where one party disputes that the marriage is broken, the final decision will be made by the court only after considering all factors leading to the impending divorce. If you have any questions or concerns as to pleading that your marriage is "irretrievably broken," then you should consult a Nebraska divorce attorney.
Nebraska Divorce Residency Requirements/Where to File for Divorce
Nebraska's residency requirement is that either party must be a resident for a year before filing for divorce. It should be noted that if at any time during that year the party left the state, he or she must have maintained Nebraska as his or her primary place of residence. The divorce petition must be filed in the district court of Nebraska of either county the parties reside.
Availability of Simplified or Special Divorce Procedures in Nebraska
While Nebraska does not have any major simplified or special procedures, it does have some notable special procedures. First, Nebraska courts will not hear a divorce case until at least sixty days after the non-filing party has been legally served. This is considered a jurisdictional requirement and a divorce decree will be considered null if entered before sixty days. Additionally, courts will not grant the divorce unless they find that every possible effort to reconcile has been made between the parties. Finally, Nebraska allows parties to bring an action challenging the validity of the divorce decree within two years of the divorce. One may want to consult a Nebraska divorce attorney if they have any questions about simplified or special divorce procedures in Nebraska.
A declaration by a court that a marriage was never legally valid is an annulment. Annulments are less prevalent than divorces and are often used for religious purposes. They may be brought by either party and will be granted in Nebraska for the following reasons: a) fraud or duress was used to obtain consent to the marriage; b) a party is under the age of legal consent (seventeen) at the time of marriage; c) being mentally ill at the time of marriage; and d) either party has another husband or wife at the time of the marriage. If one has any questions or concerns about seeking an annulment, he or she should consult with a Nebraska divorce attorney.
Nebraska Division of Marital Property
Courts in Nebraska follow the principle of "equitable distribution." This means that property will be distributed fairly, but not necessarily equally. During the marital property division process, courts will consider, among other things, the following factors:
It should be noted that when considering spousal support and division of property, the two serve different purposes and as such are considered separately when deciding what is "reasonable" spousal support and "fair" property division. Due to the great importance of the property division process, one should consult a Nebraska divorce attorney if any questions or concerns arise.
Links to Nebraska Divorce Statutes
Find the following sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes at
1) Nebraska Legal Separation
2) Nebraska Causes for Divorce
3) Nebraska Divorce Residency Requirements/Where to File
4) Nebraska Simplified or Special Divorce Procedures
5) Nebraska Annulments
6) Nebraska Division of Marital Property
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Costume and Textiles
SamplerMade in Scotland, Europe
Artist/maker unknown, Scottish
Wool plain weave with silk embroidery in cross, long-armed cross, double darning, tent (petit point), back, laid and couched, satin, Byzantine, and chain stitches
1969-288-120Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Incorporated, 1969
LabelMany of the verses found on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century samplers reflect on the fragility of human life, underscoring Britain’s high mortality rate at the time. This sampler’s passage is from the Scottish Psalter, the primary hymnal for the Church of Scotland from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries. The stylized peacocks that flank the home are typical of nineteenth-century Scottish samplers. A bird native to Asia, its presence in Scotland is attributed to the strong trade links between Scotland and the Netherlands in the 1700s and 1800s. The Dutch encountered peafowl when they began to trade with Asia in the late 1600s.
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* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit.
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Local archaeologist Penny Minturn displays some of the treasures
uncovered at Risser Ranch Ruins, one of the sites once occupied by
the prehistoric people distinguished by a protrusion on the backs
of their skulls. Those attending the Arizona Archaeology Expo will
get a first hand look at the culture and lifestyle of the Rim
country's earliest inhabitants.
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CETL4HealthNE is a consortium involving the Universities of Durham, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside and NHS partner organisations (North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) with Newcastle University as our lead partner. We design and deliver innovative learning and teaching programmes and develop new ways of sharing best practice in healthcare education across the range of health professions spanning doctors, dentists, nurses, therapists and pharmacists. Through collaborative working we have developed and shared innovative ideas with support from a central Directorate in order to spread best practice. Our aim is to help future health professionals better meet the needs of a modernised NHS and the growing and changing expectations of its patients.
Our focus is on ‘Improving the experience, reducing risk’. Among the areas identified above for development, partners have agreed the following as our priorities:
- Service user and carer involvement: Understanding and impacting upon the experience of patients and relatives through improving care delivery is important in legitimating and sustaining ongoing educational development, particularly in a time of economic stringency.
- Simulation: Partners recognise the considerable potential of simulation at all levels to enhance skills and facilitate reflection on safer practice and decision making. Building on existing networks, projects will contribute to understanding ways to manage the impact of human factors in safer care.
- Inter-professional learning and working: Improving the ways in which people work together is a fundamental part of reducing risk and enhancing people’s experience of healthcare. We will build on and move beyond our earlier focus on pre-registration health professionals to develop ways of enhancing continuing development for professionals and non-professionally affiliated staff.
CETL4HealthNE has continued to work for the benefit of it communities in the North East during 2010-12.
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From an infectious disease perspective, microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses don’t recognize political borders. So an infectious disease outbreak such as SARS, HIV/AIDS, or avian influenza that begins in one country can spread to its neighbors. For diseases in which there is neither a vaccine nor effective treatment, the risk for global spread is high, particularly if the microbe is highly communicable such as a novel pandemic influenza virus. And a deadly pandemic is effective at stopping global trade and travel. The SARS outbreak is a good example, as it badly hurt the Chinese economy. If a pandemic were severe, the global economy would be adversely affected, which in turn, could impact global security.
People. Nations must have well-educated, well-trained specialists in medicine, veterinary medicine, bacteriology, virology, entomology, plant pathology, ecology, and of course, public health and epidemiology. There needs to be enough of these scientists to form a network of expertise to conduct disease surveillance, identify outbreaks, and direct an effective response.
In addition, countries that provide health care to all of their citizens have an advantage. People without health insurance delay seeking medical care, which could result in disaster in the case of a highly communicable infectious disease. Successful outbreak containment depends on early recognition and response, which is less likely to occur in a country without universal health-care coverage.
Bioterrorism is a risk for two reasons. First, if we consider that bioterrorism is just as likely to come from Mother Nature as from humans, then it poses a considerable risk. We’ve seen many novel, deadly infectious diseases emerge from wildlife. This trend won’t stop, as larger human populations contribute to deforestation, intensive agriculture, and bushmeat consumption--all of which increases the risk for pathogens to emerge.
Second, if history is any guide, then bioterrorism is a risk because people have been devising clever ways to kill each other for centuries. Indeed, there are a number of historical examples of bioterrorism and biowarfare. In the fourteenth century, Mongols catapulted plague-infected corpses over the city walls of Caffa in Crimea to harm their enemies. In 1763, the commanding general of the British forces during the French and Indian Wars authorized using smallpox-infested blankets to kill Native Americans. During World War II, the Japanese conducted biological warfare experiments against the Chinese. Sadly, this list isn’t inclusive. People have carried out acts of bioterrorism before, and they will do so again.
Many examples demonstrate how they’re inextricably linked. The introduction of West Nile virus, a zoonotic disease, in North America emphasized the need to coordinate human, veterinary, and wildlife disease disciplines in an effective public-health response. In Africa, wildlife outbreaks of Ebola virus (a potential bioterrorism agent) have preceded human outbreaks. In an outbreak of methylmercury poisoning in Japan, a neurologic disease in cats that ate fish (“dancing cat disease”) helped health authorities make the connection between sick humans and exposure to mercury-contaminated fish.
Therefore, it would be prudent to break down the barriers between those working in human and animal health. Fortunately, a “One Health” movement, which promotes closer ties between the disparate communities, has gained momentum. On June 24, 2007, the American Medical Association passed a “One Health” resolution endorsing closer ties with the veterinary medical community. And the American Veterinary Medical Association has established a “One Health” Initiative Task Force to determine how “One Health” could be implemented more widely. These are steps in the right direction, but the “One Health” movement will need additional political and public support to succeed.
It will depend on the political leadership around the world. For example, South Africa’s President Thabo Mbeki has shown disastrous leadership in confronting his nation’s AIDS epidemic. In the United States, a growing call for universal health care is receiving political attention, but it will take strong, committed leadership to stand up to special interests and meaningfully change a dysfunctional health-care system.
Scientists can develop the best vaccines in the world, but it’s up to political leaders to decide whether they’re widely used. For example, the measles vaccine has existed for decades and is incredibly cheap, but there are some nations in which the vaccination rates aren’t high enough to prevent outbreaks. Japan is a top exporter of measles to other countries. In 1994, after several severe adverse reactions to the measles vaccine, the Japanese government changed vaccination requirements from mandatory to voluntary. In 2000, the total measles cases in Japan ranged from 180,000-200,000, with 88 deaths.
All political leaders must work together to ensure global health; otherwise, they’ll be forever doomed to deal with each other’s health-care failures.
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Posts tagged John Maynard Keynes
Last week, the Bureau of Economic Analysis published a report indicating that the gross domestic product decreased by an annualized 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Everyone (at least in politics) reacted as if the GDP drop was a bad thing. Democrats blamed Congressional Republicans. Most Republicans blamed Congressional Democrats (though some blamed President Obama). But was the report really that bad?
As with so many economic questions, the answer depends on one’s perspective.
Part of the problem here is that we typically point to changes in GDP as the indicator of the economy. It’s not that GDP is a bad metric, but, like all economic metrics, it needs to be viewed in context. The private sector grew in the fourth quarter. Again. And this happened despite drawdowns in private sector inventory. (more…)
Arguably, the two leading western economists of the twentieth century were F.A. Hayek and John Maynard Keynes. Hayek championed free markets and Keynes provided the intellectual foundation for progressive government attempts to fine tune the economy.
Keynes is best known for his theory that government spending creates demand for goods and services which in turn increases GDP and jobs. Obama placed the Keynes strategy on steroids with roughly $4 trillion in federal government borrowing and spending since taking the office of President. Hayek ridiculed the idea that the government can create economic growth by taking money from one part of the economy, taking a slice for itself and then spending the remaining on goods and services the people are not demanding.
The group Econ Stories tries to make this all accessible to the layperson in a series of videos where actors playing Keynes and Hayek are rapping about their contrasting economic theories. In the second of the series, Hayek and Keynes debate the Obama stimulus. Enjoy.
- Keynes vs Hayek Rap Battles (burningcubicle.com)
- Reason.tv Replay: Keynes vs. Hayek Rap Video, Round 2 (reason.com)
- Reason.tv: Keynes vs. Hayek Rap Video, Round 2 (reason.com)
- Keynes v. Hayek, Round Two (theatlantic.com)
- Keynes and central planning (cafehayek.com)
- YOUTUBE U: Using Internet video, such as the recent rapping Keynes vs. Hayek clips, both to teach, a… (pajamasmedia.com)
- Keynes and Hayek, throwing down (cubiksrube.wordpress.com)
- Fight of the Century: Keynes vs Hayek Round 2 (themoderatevoice.com)
- Keynes vs. Hayek, Round 2: Top Down or Bottom Up? (scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org)
- Keynes vs. Hayek, Round II (truthonthemarket.com)
I mentioned in a comment yesterday that I’m working on an article discussing the relationship between income taxes and unemployment. Before I finish that and post it, I wanted to follow up on my previous fiscal analysis article.
I got some interesting feedback on that article. One conservative responded privately with what amounted to a “well, duh!” He said that my article boiled down to the following (paraphrased) statement:
Hold everything else constant, and increasing government spending, which is included in the GDP calculation, increases GDP.
On one level, he’s correct. It’s pretty obvious that, holding everything else constant, increasing government spending will increase GDP in the same year. This is why I looked for an offset impact. If spending this year increases GDP in future years, holding everything else constant, then you have a more interesting story. That’s what I was looking for.
Much discussion has happened on this site regarding income tax rates, government spending, and the health of the economy. Certainly I’ve had some preconceived notions of what’s best, as has pretty much everyone else here.
I decided to be more open-minded and run a more thorough analysis of the relationships among taxes, government spending, and the economy. I collected data on GDP, government revenues, and government spending, from 1913 to 2008. I also collected data on inflation and population, so that I could normalize the results against changes in the real value of nominal dollars, and against the inherent growth effects that result from larger populations. I chose 1913 as the starting year because it was the first year of the federal income tax.
In some cases, I have normalized government revenues and spending as a ratio to overall GDP. Where I did this, the intent is to recognize that the effect on the economy of government collecting taxes or spending money will necessarily be related to the size of the levies and expenditures relative to the overall economy. That is, government spending $1B in a $3B economy should be expected to have a substantial impact, while spending the same $1B in a $3T economy should be expected to have minimal impact, being a thousandth as much a part of the economy.
In all cases, I looked at GDP in the same year as inputs, as well as one to five years offset, to account for the time it takes for economic impact to propagate throughout the economy.
I performed regression analyses against a number of possible inputs, looking for a statistically significant correlation between the input and the output of year-over-year change in per-capita GDP in real dollars (i.e., adjusted for inflation).
It took numerous iterations, which I will be happy to explain if I’m asked to, but I don’t want to bore you with the details otherwise. Perhaps a sidebar article is in order, if you all want to read it.
The most significant correlations I found were when combining spending as a percentage of GDP at an offset of two years (S%GO2), and income tax as a percent of government revenues with an offset of one and two years (IT%RO1 and IT%RO2). The combined R2 was 0.36, indicating that these combined inputs accounted for 36% of the variance in GDP growth. The spending coefficient was 0.26, meaning that each increase of 1% in government spending relative to GDP corresponded to an increase of roughly 0.26% in GDP growth two years later. Oddly enough, the coefficients for income tax as a percent of government revenues were nearly equal but opposite for offset years one and two. That is, for a one-year offset, higher percentages of government revenues coming from income taxes corresponded to a decrease in GDP growth, while the opposite is true for a two-year offset. You can see what I mean in the below table.
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I could find no statistically significant correlation between GDP growth and any of the following:
- Income tax as a percentage of GDP
- Overall tax revenues as a percentage of GDP
- Non-income tax revenues as a percentage of GDP
- Deficit spending as a percentage of GDP
- Bottom and top income tax rates
I also tried including and excluding the size of the national debt as a percentage of GDP. While the size of the national debt was borderline statistically significant, it had a tiny R2 (0.003) and it didn’t impact the multivariable regression analysis.
I ran one other set of tests, looking for a correlation between increases in government spending and changes in private sector spending. Specifically, I was looking for evidence that increased government spending crowds out the private sector, a theory that has been brought up repeatedly in the comments on this site. Again, I looked at offsets from zero to five years. For this set, because income tax was not important, I went from 1794 to 2008, so as to have more data points. I could find no statistically significant relationship between the two.
The regression analysis suggests that the most important thing the federal government can do to improve the economy (among the fiscal levers of spending, taxing, and running deficits) is to spend money. It doesn’t matter whether it’s spending money collected via taxes or created via deficit spending.
So, based on nearly a century of data, we can conclude that there is statistically significant evidence to support the hypothesis that Keynes was right, at least within the range of values experienced over the past century. More government spending corresponds to more growth in the economy.
- Has The Fed Lost Control? (blogs.forbes.com)
- Those Jobs Numbers Were Much Worse Than They Looked (businessinsider.com)
- Could Employing Tax Cuts Tax Employment? (logarchism.com)
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When having the “talk” with your daughter, sometimes it can feel as awkward for you as you think it is for her.
I remember the first time I talked about it with my daughter. She hadn’t asked yet, but was showing signs of starting puberty. I didn’t want her to be scared or uninformed about it if she did start.
The first time I brought it up, there were butterflies in my stomach and I fumbled with my words. It wasn’t my most eloquent talk with her. When she didn’t ask any questions I was glad it was over.
A little while after, I got to thinking about it. I did NOT want her to have the experience with puberty that I had. My mom didn’t talk to me about it and I felt awkward and alone when I started. Like I told you last month I was so embarrassed I wrote a note to my mom to tell her I started. Even worse I missed out on swimming with dolphins in the Bahamas because I had no idea how to use a tampon.
This idea gave me the courage and confidence to be more open and honest with my daughter next time we talked. Here are just a few tips that helped our next talk go well.
Don’t act like its something to be embarrassed about. What women go through is nothing to be ashamed of.
Don’t expect to have all the answers. If you dont know hit the Internet and look it up together.
Don’t think silence is ackward. Sometimes she might just be thinking of what questions to ask.
Do encourage your daughter to talk to you, and stress that NO question is too embarrassing to ask. This really encourages open and honest dialogue, so she may be more apt to come to you with even bigger questions later in life.
Trust your own instincts. You know your own daughter better than anyone else. Don’t rely on schools and physicians to educate her about her body. That’s her mom’s job!
These are just some tips to help you get the conversation going, but only you will know when the time is right and what to say.
Trust me, my best friend just complimented me on how mature my eldest was. She was recently spending the night at her house and my daughter spoke open and honestly about her period, which surprised my friend. It was great to hear all of our talks made my daughter comfortable enough about her body that she can now talk to trusted female adults about this usually uncomfortable subject.
Give it a shot! What tip are you excited to try next time you talk to your daughter about that time of the month?
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Jewish stories of the supernatural are nothing new, the first being in the Bible, when Saul asks the Witch of Endor to invoke the spirit of Samuel. Ghosts and Golems is a collection breaking from tradition between its covers are contemporary tales with 21st century children as the main characters. The stories inside, each marvelously illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings, are suspenseful and haunting, as the children face not only apparitions but also loneliness and loss.
Ghosts and GolemsHaunting Tales of the Supernatural
Edited by Malka Penn
Illustrated by: Theodor Black
(128 Pages)Ages 12+ Publisher: Jewish Publication Society, 2001
The spirits found inside the pages of this volume are the force for momentous change in the lives of the children they meet helping them to gain a new understanding of themselves and Jewish tradition. So, too, will these stories and the spirits inhabiting them have a lasting impact upon young readers.
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Manson, Patrick, 1844–1922, English parasitologist. After receiving his medical degree (1866) from the university at Aberdeen, Scotland, Manson left for China where he was to spend 24 years, studying such diseases as tinea, Calabar swelling, and blackwater fever. In 1878 he observed that filariae, the worms that cause elephantiasis in man, pass part of their life cycle in the Culex mosquito; he thus led the way in the study of the transmission of diseases caused by parasites. In 1894 he made the deduction that the parasite of malaria passes part of its life cycle in the mosquito, a theory that Ronald Ross was to verify three years later. A founder of two schools devoted to the study of tropical diseases, one at Hong Kong (1886) and the other at London (1898), Manson is often described as the father of tropical medicine.
The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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I recently had a chance to chat with a Second Life community member and Exploratorium volunteer, Opal Lei, who has collaborated with the Exploratorium’s avatar-scientist Patio Plasma to create a series of machinima–videos made entirely in a virtual world, which … Continue reading
Sir Isaac Newton gets ready for Pi Day in Second life and takes you on a tour of some of the exhibits on Exploratorium Island and Sploland.
Celebrate Pi Day at our Pi Pavillion exhibit, a circular dance venue decorated with galaxies shaped like pies.
Experience a scale model of a Martian asteroid impact. The model crater is 50 m in diameter and the model runs in slow motion at 1/10th the speed of an actual event. Watch a machinima of the exhibit in Second … Continue reading
The Lift Exhibit On December 31, 2010 the exhibit “Lift” was installed on Exploratorium sim in Second Life. Volunteer Emileigh Starbrook saw the real exhibit Lift on the Outdoor Exploratorium website http://www.exploratorium.edu/outdoor/#/exhibit/lift/. She then built the exhibit in Second Life. … Continue reading
Learn more about eclipses through exhibits in Second Life that show the sun-earth-moon system to scale. Understand how eclipses happen the Second Life way, by placing your avatar into the exhibit.
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Henri Picciotto, a native speaker of French, knows English well enough to be the coeditor of National Puzzlers’ League Cryptic Crosswords (Random House, 2005). As a mathematics educator, he has taught everything from counting to calculus and has written many books and articles. Visit his website, picciotto.org.
- September 2006: Thoughts on the Art and Technique of Crossing Words
Georges Perec was a major literary figure, but it should not be forgotten that he was a serious cruciverbalist.
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Plant pathologists are watching the storm winds blowing in August to see whether they may bring Asian soybean rust spores north. The remnants of Tropical Storm Erin, which drenched Texas and Oklahoma also pushed north into Kansas and western areas.
That reduces worries that rust could turn up farther east, but it also means no break in the drought in the Ohio Valley.
With Hurricane Dean, now downgraded to a tropical storm, moving straight across Mexico, worries about rust moving north have also been relieved. It appears the northward march of Asian soybean rust is slower than first predicted, but plant pathologists are keeping a watchful eye on weather patterns not that rust has turned up in Texas, which lies in the right location to be carried into Midwest soybean country.
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Marriage amendment gets Catholic support
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Pittsburgh Catholic) - Clergy and other diocesan personnel have received information packets on a proposed Pennsylvania Marriage Protection Amendment.
With the legalization of same-sex marriages in Massachusetts and the creation of “civil unions” in six other states, it is thought to be crucial that Pennsylvania join 27 other states that have voted to amend their constitutions to protect the institution of marriage.
“We need now what is best for children, families and society. Today, more than ever, we need a concerted effort to strengthen and uphold the sacred gift of marriage and family.”
The Pennsylvania Marriage Protection Amendment would allow voters to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. It would protect the commonwealth from having to legally recognize civil unions as “marriages,” and from having to recognize alternative or non-traditional “marriages” performed in other states.
It would also protect Pennsylvania’s current marriage law — the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act — from court challenge.
Marriage between man and woman ‘a natural human reality’
In their 2004 question-and-answer booklet, the bishops of Pennsylvania noted that the challenges to human sexuality have the potential to alter the way we have always lived.
“Our understanding of marriage as a life-long covenant between a husband and wife is not the exclusive teaching of any one church or religious communion,” they wrote.
“Rather, we are dealing with a belief that is abundantly evident as a natural human reality.”
They stated that marriage is the foundation of the family. In turn, the family is the basic unit of society.
In God’s plan, they added, a man and woman come together to form a permanent life-giving union. Civil law cannot legitimately redefine this human reality.
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference strongly supports the amendment and asks Catholics to contact their local representatives on the issue. Contact information for legislators is available at: www.pacatholic.org.
Catholic voter support will be crucial
Representatives of Pennsylvania for Marriage outlined strategies for promoting the amendment during two presentations Jan. 8 at St. Paul Seminary in Crafton.
Eleanor Rossman, executive director, pointed out that the Catholic vote will be critical to the process.
“It’s a tough sell,” she said. “People don’t have this on their radar screen. They don’t understand the eventuality of redefining marriage.”
Rossman noted that something as simple as a five-minute call to a legislator can make a difference.
She also pointed to the efforts of Bishop Zubik, who she said was instrumental in helping to get a similar measure passed in Wisconsin while he was the bishop of Green Bay.
“He really understands what needs to happen here,” she said. “He’s very knowledgeable about it.”
In a letter to those attending the Jan. 8 presentation, Bishop Zubik noted that a constitutional amendment is the only way to protect the Defense of Marriage Act from being overturned.
“Amending the Pennsylvania Constitution is no small task,” he wrote. “In order to win, we must be prepared to mount a monumental grassroots advocacy effort. Proponents of non-traditional marriage are highly motivated and heavily financed.”
Information on the packets is available by contacting the Office for Family Life and Catechesis at 412-456-3160. Information is also available at: www.youranswermatters.com, or by e-mail at: email@example.com.
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From Staff Reports
CUMBERLAND — A rash of home fires involving chimney fires has been occurring during the first winter cold snap of the season. State Fire Marshal William Barnard is stressing the importance and value of having chimneys and flues properly inspected.
“The warmth of a fireplace or wood stove in the home should be an enjoyable experience; however, all too often the proper inspection process is overlooked, which can lead to tragedy. Citizens should take the necessary steps to ensure their safety by having chimneys properly inspected and maintained to protect themselves from the dangers of a home fire,” said Barnard.
These basic guidelines can protect resident from the effects of a chimney fire.
•Ensure chimneys are inspected and maintained annually or more frequently if used as the primary heating source.
•Never use a flammable liquid to start a fire. Only use combustible materials like newspaper, kindling or approved fire-starting products to safely create a fire in a fireplace or wood stove.
•Use properly sized fireplace screens or enclosures.
•Keep combustibles at least 3 feet away from the source of heat.
•When disposing of cooled ashes, do not use paper or plastic containers to remove them, instead use a metal container. Ashes will insulate hot embers long after the fire is considered out.
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From Classic Encyclopedia 1911
PANTUN (PANTOUM), a form of verse of Malay origin. An imitation of the form has been adopted in French and also in English verse, where it is known as "pantoum." The Malay pantun is a quatrain, the first and third and the second and fourth lines of which rhyme. The peculiarity of the verse-form resides in the fact that the first two lines have as a rule no actual connexion, in so far as meaning is concerned, with the two last, or with one another, and have for their raison d'être a means of supplying rhymes for the concluding lines. For instance: Senudoh kayu di-rimba Benang karap ber-simpul puleh: Sunggoh dudok ber-tindek riba, Jangan di-harap kata-kan buleh. The rhododendron is a wood of the jungle, The strings within the frame-work of the loom are in a tangled knot.
It is true that I sit on thy lap, But do not therefore cherish the hope that thou canst take any other liberty.
Here, it will be seen, the first two lines have no meaning, though according to the Malayan mind, on occasion, these "rhyme-making" lines are held to contain some obscure, symbolicaj reference to those which follow them. The Malay is not exacting with regard to the correctness of his rhymes, and to his ear rimba and riba rhyme as exactly as puleh and bulek. It should also be noted that in the above example, as is not infrequently the case with the Malay pantun, there is a similar attempt at rhyme between the initial words of the lines as well as between the word with which they conclude, senudoh and sunggoh, benang and , jeingan, and kdrap and karap all rhyming to the Malayan ear There are large numbers of well-known pantun with which practically all Malays are acquainted, much as the commoner proverbs are familiar to us all, and it is not an infrequent practice in conversation for the first line of a pantun- viz.: one of the two lines to which no real meaning attaches - to be quoted alone, the audience being supposed to possess the necessary knowledge to fit on the remaining lines for himself and thus to discover the significance of the allusion. Among cultured Malays, more especially those living in the neighbourhood of the raja's court, new pantun are constantly being composed, many of them being of a highly topical character, and these improvisations are quoted from man to man until they become current like the old, well-known verses, though within a far more restricted area. Often too, the pantun is used in love-making, but they are then usually composed for the exclusive use of the author and for the delectation of his lady-loves, and do not find their way into the public stock of verses. "Capping" pantun is also a not uncommon pastime, and many Malays will continue such contests for hours without once repeating the same verse, and often improvising quatrains when their stock threatens to become exhausted. When this game is played by skilled versifiers, the pantun last quoted, and very frequently the second line thereof, is used as the tag on to which to hang the succeeding verse.
The "pantoum" as a form of verse was introduced into French by Victor Hugo in Les Orientales (1829). It was also practised by Theodore de Banville and Leconte de Lisle. Austin Dobson's In Town is an example of its use, in a lighter manner, in English. In the French and English imitation the verse form is in four-line stanzas, the second and fourth line of each verse forming the first and third of the next, and so on to the last stanza, where the first and third line of the first stanza form the second and fourth line. (H. CL.)
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Construction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London.
The 72-storey building in the London Bridge Quarter will contain premium office space, a world-class hotel, luxury residences, a spa, restaurants & cafes, retail space and a 15-storey public viewing gallery. On the ground level, public piazza, restaurants and cafes will be open to the public with places to rest and changing art installations. Access to public transportation via bus line, train and underground will be directly on site. Previously at that location was the 1970’s Southwark Tower building on Bridge Street, which has already been demolished to begin construction on the new tower.
Renzo envisioned The Shard as a ‘Vertical City‘ – a mixed-use and dense development open and accessible to the public and yet luxurious , exclusive, and central enough to be a highly desirable address for companies and residents. The Shangri-La hotel group has already claimed the hotel space from floors 34-52. The office spaces were first devised by Renzo Piano for his Aurora Place skyscraper in Sydney, Australia. Each floor is multifunctional and contains 2 winter garden, which are naturally ventilated break-out and meeting areas surround in glass for stunning views and natural lighting.
The structure itself is made up of multiple facets of glass which narrow into a point at the top, but do not touch. The concept was generated by the irregular site plan, and the open top allows the building to breath naturally. At 306 meters (1,016 feet) the tower is surely to become a beacon for the city and a strong and vital center for commerce and travel. The Shard at London Bridge Station and is due for completion in 2012.
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To begin our discussion on nutrition for a healthy heart, we can think about the connection between obesity, cholesterol, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
Atherosclerosis is a disease where plaque builds up inside your arteries. That plaque consists of fat, cholesterol and many other substances found in the blood. The plaque hardens over time and can enlarge causing the arteries to narrow. When that happens, your blood flow to different organs in your body is limited; and serious problems such as heart attack, stroke or even death can occur.
There are nutrition issues that affect atherosclerosis. When you eat a diet high in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol you risk having high blood cholesterol levels. Overweight and obesity are also contributors to increase risk of developing atherosclerosis, high blood pressure or hypertension; and scientists believe obesity can predict heart disease.
According to the American Heart Association, hypertension is about 3 times more common in people who are obese versus people who have a normal weight. Stress on your heart in increased when you have hypertension. And hypertension can lead to stroke.
Here are the seven factors that the American Heart Association considers important to heart health:
- smoking status
- healthy weight
- physical activity
- healthy diet
- good cholesterol levels
- normal blood pressure levels
- normal blood sugar levels
A study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine that investigated the relationship between Body Mass Index and the incidence of heart failure found that after adjustment for established risk factors, obese study participants had doubled the risk of heart failure compared to subjects with a normal Body Mass Index.
And check out this information that was released along with the report:
According to the report, 94% of U.S. adults have at least one of these factors at poor levels; 38% of adults scored poorly on three or more. And here’s some really shocking news. Half of U.S. children ages 12 to 19 meet only four or fewer of the factors.
We can see that obesity is a huge factor in heart health. Your doctor, along with research scientists, are worried that unless we can reverse the growing trend of overweight and obesity, the number of deaths from heart disease and stroke will continue to increase, regardless of improved medical technology.
In other words we can’t just do research, find ways to manage heart disease, and hope things are going to get better. We need to get to the root of what’s causing the heart disease.
What can you do to get your cholesterol down?
How can you get to a healthy weight?
How can you lower your blood pressure?
We know at least part of the answer:
Nutrition For A Healthy Heart
Nutrition can help us improve all three of these issues, and help us build better heart health across the board.
Lifestyle will help as well: stop smoking and get regular physical activity – even walking.
We make bad choices every day. Even though we know that those choices are having a negative effect on our heart health. The Director of Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Heart Health Institute in Los Angeles is quoted in the report as saying that he “worries that our bad habits could wipe out the potential benefits of medical advances within 15 or 20 years.”
The good news is that every day when you wake up, you have new choices for the day.
What will you do with the new day?
Will you exercise or go for a walk?
Will you finally make the decision to STOP SMOKING if you smoke?
Will you look at your nutrition options for the day, and make the good choices?
- limit unhealthy fats and cholesterol
- choose mono unsaturated fats like olive oil
- stay away from fried foods
- polyunsaturated fats that are found in nuts and seeds are good choices
- eat fish twice a week or take a high quality pure fish oil supplement
- choose low fat protein sources
- eat more vegetables and fruits
- consume more whole grains
- reduce sodium in your food
- avoid packaged and processed foods
Last, control your portion size and plan ahead for healthy meal choices. You can indulge every once in awhile – we shouldn’t deprive ourselves of the occasional piece of chocolate, or even one small indulgence per day. That should be a small portion worked in around an otherwise healthy eating day.
Moderation is a good word to keep in your eating vocabulary.
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In this article, the detailed explanation of a signal generator is given. The principles of signal modulation, the block diagram of an AM signal generator and the measures needed to achieve a stable frequency output is explained below.
Like an oscillator, a signal generator is also a source of sinusoidal signals. The main difference between a signal generator and an oscillator is that a signal generator is capable of modulating its sinusoidal output signal with other signals. When signal generators are used for producing an unmodulated sinusoidal output they are said to be producing continuous height wave [CW] signal. When the produced output signal is modulated, the modulating waveforms may be either externally applied sine-waves, square waves, triangular waves, pulses or more complex signals, as well as internally generated sine-waves. Amplitude modulation (AM) or frequency modulation (FM) may be used. Normally amplitude (AM) modulation is employed. Principles of amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) are illustrated in the figure shown below.
Signal Generator – Applications
Signal generators are primarily employed for providing appropriate signals for calibration, testing and troubleshooting of the amplifier circuits used in communication, electronics such as radio and television amplifiers. They are also employed for measurement of characteristics of antennas and transmission lines.
Block diagram of a signal generator is shown in the figure below.
An RF oscillator is employed for generating a carrier waveform whose frequency can be adjusted typically from about 100 kHz to 30 MHz. Carrier wave frequency can be varied and indicated with the help of a range selector switch and a vernier dial setting. Range is selected by employing frequency dividers. Frequency stability of oscillator is kept very high at all frequency ranges.
Following measures are taken in order to achieve stable frequency output.
- Regulated power supply is used as a change in the frequency of output voltage brings a change in the supply voltage.
- Buffer amplifiers are used to isolate the oscillator circuit from output circuit so that any change in the circuit connected to the output does not affect the frequency and amplitude of the oscillator output.
- Temperature also causes change in oscillator frequency, so temperature compensating devices are used.
- The L-C oscillator should be replaced by a quartz crystal oscillator so as to make the Q-factor of L-C circuit as high as 20,000.
A modulation oscillator is also used for generating an audio-frequency modulating signal. This oscillator is highly stable. Different techniques are used in the modulation oscillator in order to change the frequency and the amplitude of the signal being generated.
There are also other steps taken in this oscillator to get various types of waveforms such as the square, triangular waves or pulses. An output amplifier is used to take in the radio-frequency and the modulation-frequency signals. The output amplifier is basically a wide-band amplifier. A meter is used to adjust and indicate the percentage of modulation.
A control device is used to adjust the modulation level up to 95%. The signal then reaches the output of signal generator after it is fed to an attenuator. Output meter is provided to read the final output signal.
Another important factor that determines the signal generator performance is the accuracy to which the frequency of the RF oscillator is known. Most laboratory type models are usually calibrated to be within 0.5 – 1.0% of the dial setting. This accuracy is usually sufficient for most measurements. If more accuracy is needed, a crystal oscillator, whose frequency is known to be within 0.01% or better, may be used as an internal RF calibration source.
Another important specification of a signal generator is its amplitude stability. As the radio frequency is always varied, it is very important that the amplitude of the output signal remains constant.
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Female Migraine Sufferers Also At Increased Risk Of Depression
A new study reported on this week suggests that women who currently suffer or have suffered migraines in the past are at an increased risk for developing depression compared to women who have never had migraine, reports Matt McMillen for Health.com.
For the study, to be released in April at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, researchers classified 36,154 women without depression and had provided information about migraine. Women were classified as either having active migraine with aura, active migraine without aura, past history of migraine (but not within the last year) or no history of migraine. Women also provided information about diagnoses of depression.
A total of 6,456 women had current or past migraine and after an average 14 years of follow-up, 3,971 of the women developed depression.
Middle-aged women were found to be roughly 40 percent more likely to become diagnosed with depression if they experience migraine headaches, the study suggested. Also, their risk of depression appears to stay elevated even if the migraines ceased. Women whose migraines had not troubled them within the past year were just as likely to become depressed as women who were still enduring the sometimes crippling headaches, the study found.
Lead author Tobias Kurth, M.D., an epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston told McMillen: “For women at least, migraine is a risk factor for depression. But there’s no good biological reason why the link would not apply to men.”
“If you have a chronic intermittent pain condition, you may be more likely to develop depressive symptoms or even depression because you’re so bothered by the pain. And it’s also possible the conditions share similar pathophysiological features in the brain.”
Dr. Joel Saper, director of the Michigan Headache and Neurological Institute, explained how the study confirms a long-suspected link between migraines and depression. “They can intermingle with each other, and they can masquerade each other,” Saper told Katie Moisse for ABC News, adding that both conditions have genetic roots. “And having one makes the other one worse.”
Previous studies have found people with depression are more likely to get migraines, suggesting the risk goes both ways. “It emphasizes the importance of treating both conditions at the same time,” said Saper. “Sometimes we can treat both with the same medication.”
So why are women suffering this more than men? Saper attributes the link to fluctuations in estrogen. “Estrogen makes both of these worse,” he said, describing the headaches and mood changes often triggered by the menstrual cycle.
“Women are more prone to depression and more prone to migraines, and women who take oral contraceptives are often worse off,” reports Moisse.
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Sydney, Nov 27: Dementia patients who fumble for words, trying to recall their usage, could now regain their word memory thanks to a new training programme.
This ability to re−learn vocabulary indicates that even in dementia, some recovery of function is possible, says a new study led by Sharon Savage at NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia).
“People with this type of dementia lose semantic memory, the memory system we use to store and remember words and their meanings,” Savage was quoted in the journal Cortex.
“For example, a person with this type of dementia usually knows what a kettle does, but they may not know what to call it and may not recognize the word ‘kettle’ when they hear it,” said Savage, according to a NeuRA statement.
Researchers utilised a simple computer training−programme that paired images of household objects such as food, appliances, utensils, tools and clothing, with their names
Savage found that after just three weeks of training for 30−60 minutes each day, patients’ ability to recall the name of the items improved, even for patients with more advanced forms of the dementia.
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Do you want to know how hot or cold it is at your desert retreat or mountain cabin, and have the ability to switch on the AC or heat before you arrive? How about being notified if a leak is detected in your home or office, or if your freezer full of albacore and wahoo from your 5-day overnighter looses AC power? When connected to a phone line, all this is possible with the Sensaphone Monitoring System.
The Sensaphone monitoring system is a fully-programmable, environmental monitoring system with the ability to dial up to four telephone numbers. Up to four sensors (zones) can be connected to the Sensaphone. Temperature limits are easily programmed, and a variety of external sensors are available for just about any application. When a zone is triggered by one or more of the sensors, the Sensaphone dials out, identifies itself through a user-recorded voice message, and recites the status of that zone. The user can also call in to the premise where the Sensaphone has been installed to obtain the current status.
The Sensaphone “out-of-the-box” can monitor the following:
- High sound levels
- AC power failure (the Sensaphone has a battery backup)
- Local temperature (via a factory installed thermistor on Zone 1)
- “Listen-In” capability
Additional external sensors can extend the monitoring capabilities to include:
- Intrusion detected by magnetic contacts, motion detectors, or pressure mats
- Water leaks and seepage
- Remote temperature
- Other conditions requiring unique monitoring solutions
In addition to being able to monitor a premise, control is possible through the use of an on-board relay. The Form-C relay can be controlled via telephone to directly switch on or off a low voltage device, such as a thermostat, or to indirectly control larger appliances or devices requiring higher power through the use of an external heavy-duty relay.
In the case of a set-back thermostat, applying 12 VDC to the thermostat will cause the ‘stat to switch between two pre-set temperature settings. For example, if the mountain cabin is vacant, preset the temp to 45 degrees. When the weekend rolls around and it’s time to head for the hills to play in the snow, call the Sensaphone, apply 12 VDC to the ‘stat via the relay to use an “occupied” setting of , let’s say, 70 degrees. Periodically call the Sensaphone at the cabin to verify that the temperature is indeed rising…it’ll be toasty warm when you get there! Check out the diagram below to see how a set-back thermostat is connected to the Sensaphone Monitoring System.
The installation of a Sensaphone Monitoring System, be it in your home, computer server room, greenhouse, wine cellar, walk-in humidor, priced tropical fish habitat, or any application requiring a stable environment, is a very effective and practical solution on being able to keep an eye on things. It’s like having your very own watchman on duty that never sleeps or leaves his post, all knowing, ready to call you at the first sign of trouble.
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Fraud was first exposed by Vital Choice in 2004; new probe confirms earlier NY Times report and continuation of profitable con game
by Craig Weatherby
The Web site of America’s leading consumer-protection and product-rating magazine features an expose slated for its August, 2006 print edition, concerning a wild salmon bait-and-switch con game.
The report echoes the point of a story first broken by the New York Times (thanks to a tip provided by Vital Choice).
To read the details of our August, 2004 trip to New York City’s Fulton Fish market—where we discovered farmed salmon being sold as wild—see “Buyer Beware: Vital Choice Discovers ‘Wild’ Salmon Scam.”
The 5 Top Reasons to Favor Wild Salmon
- Wild salmon offers far superior flavor and texture. It is preferred by leading chefs and restaurant chains, such as Legal Seafoods, P.F. Chang’s and many others.
- Wild salmon is healthier. Only wild salmon offers the ideal ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s: the exact balance that health experts recommend. Farmed salmon is high in omega-3s, but it is also high in omeg-6 fatty acids Americans eat about 30 times too much of. The results of the sole clinical trial in which scientists tested the effects of eating farmed salmon indicated that it raises inflammation levels in the body. This is a pro-aging, pro-cancer, disease-promoting effect opposite from the anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, artery-protecting influences that make omega-3s so healthful. Wild salmon has much less artery-clogging saturated fat than farmed salmon does.
- Wild sockeye salmon is the richest food source, by far, of vitamin D: an essential nutrient whose anti-cancer and bone-building powers continue to be confirmed and expanded by researchers.
- Only wild salmon is rich in natural astaxanthin: a uniquely potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory nutrient. Farmed salmon are fed synthetic, petroleum-derived astaxanthin with a different chemical structure that may impair fish growth.
- Alaska’s salmon fishery is certified as safe and sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council and nearly all other environmental organizations, while most advise us to AVOID farmed salmon (Salmon farms pose real environmental risks).
We were there to be interviewed, with Andrew Weil, M.D., for a syndicated television news story about the health benefits of omega-3s, salmon as the premier healthy source, and the distinction between wild and farmed salmon.
Here’s what we reported at the time:
- “As we roamed among the fish mongers we came upon stacks of boxes labeled “Wild King Salmon,” in an area used by a major regional distributor.
- “We knew fresh wild King salmon was out of season, so asked the product’s owner where he was getting it. To our amazement, he admitted, with no apparent shame or embarrassment, that the salmon in the boxes were actually "farmed" wild king salmon.
- “He went on to explain that the regional supermarket and restaurants he supplies are price sensitive so he seldom pays more than $2.75 per pound for salmon (well below the cost of actual wild king salmon).… Apparently the mislabeling is good for business—at least the farmed salmon business.”
Just a few months after we told New York Times food-beat reporter Marion Burros about our dismaying discovery, her newspaper published the findings of its own investigation, which revealed that the scam was widespread and commonplace.
To read the New York Times expose published on April 10, 2005, click here, and to read our summary, click here.
The New York Times purchased eight salmon labeled “wild” in area stores and sent them to a laboratory, whose tests showed that six of the eight fish were really farmed-raised.
Apparently the profit incentive is just too powerful for many sellers to resist, since the latest investigation indicates that the practice remains common, if slightly less so.
Neither sample size was large enough to offer a high degree of statistical reliability. But the evidence is adequate to demonstrate that this con is not a rare occurrence: at least in the off-season for wild salmon, which runs from October to May.
Salmon scam found more frequent when wild fish go out of season
The consumer magazine bought 23 supposedly “wild” salmon fillets in November, December, and March of 2005: three months that fall in the off-season for wild-caught salmon.
Their lab tests revealed that only 10 of the 23 fillets were salmon caught in the wild, and that the rest were from farm-raised salmon.
Fraud was not encountered when they purchased salmon labeled “wild” during the height of the salmon-harvest season in the summer of 2005, when tests showed that all 27 salmon purchased really were wild-harvested.
Interestingly, they bought two unlabeled salmon that salespeople said were “organic,” even though there’s no federal rule allowing the use of that label on fish. Lab tests showed that both fish were farm-raised.
Avoiding the salmon scam: tips for the consumer
The consumer watchdogs included some advice on how to increase the odds that you’ll actually get wild salmon, some of which made sense, but others of which were problematic. Here’s our take on their tips:
- They advised buying wilds salmon in the summer, since almost all wild fresh salmon comes from Alaska, where the harvest starts in May and ends in September. (Some King salmon is caught and sold from late fall to early spring, but only in small amounts.) OUR COMMENT: The problem with this advice is obvious: it limits you to getting wild salmon in only four to five months of the year.
- They advised picking canned Alaska salmon, which as they noted, is “wild by definition”, because the state does not permit salmon farming. OUR COMMENT: That’s sound advice, but ignores the fact that Canada also produces very high quality canned wild salmon.
- They advised going by taste, since their taste panel found—as does virtually everyone who’s tried both—that wild salmon features a deeper flavor and firmer flesh.
We offered our own scam-avoidance tip when we broke the sad story in December of 2004:
“Know your source. Unless you are very familiar with salmon, it is hard to know whether salmon sold in supermarket cases is wild Alaskan or farmed Atlantic. Those who are experienced with both may detect visual differences, and will almost certainly taste the difference.… But, by the time your senses indicate a possible salmon scam, it is too late.”
“The surest way to know you are getting authentic wild salmon is to buy it from a knowledgeable vendor… if you can find one. At Vital Choice you have our word that you’ll always get what you pay for.”
We also noted that while retailers and restaurants have a significant economic incentive to “look the other way,” some may be unwitting victims of this con game.
How the consumer cops determined salmons’ origin
The new investigation relied on lab tests that can determine the source of the pink-orange hue in a salmon fillet. Wild salmon get their coloration from eating zooplankton rich in the powerful carotenoid (cuh-rah-ten-oyd) type antioxidant called astaxanthin (ass-tuh-zan-thin).
In contrast, most salmon farms use commercial feeds containing a synthetic version of astaxanthin, which differs from naturally occurring astaxanthin in its "optical isomeric distribution”. Studies show that fish fed synthetic astaxanthin grow more slowly than fish that take in the same amount of astaxanthin from calorie-identical natural feed.
The negative impact of synthetic astaxanthin on fish growth rates indicates that it is not as beneficial to them as natural astaxanthin: a finding that suggests synthetic astaxanthin may function deficiently in people’s bodies, too.
And there is concern about the safety of canthaxanthin, another carotenoid pigment additive used in salmon feed. As Marion Burros wrote in the May 28, 2003 edition of the New York Times, "European Union officials are reducing the permissible levels of canthaxanthin in fish and poultry from 80 parts per million per kilogram of feed—the levels permitted in this country—to 25 parts per million because there is some concern that high levels may cause retinal damage. In Canada the permissible level is 30 parts per million."
- Burros M. Salmon Gone Wild, or Is It Just Sold That Way? The New York Times, April 10, 2005.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2002. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 15. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page. Accessed online at http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp.
- Fatty acid content of farmed and wild fish. Soon-Mi Shim and Charles R. Santerre, Ph.D. (2003); Department of Foods and Nutrition; Purdue University; 700 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059. (revised 1/21/2003) Accessed online at http://fn.cfs.purdue.edu/anglingindiana/AquaculturevsWildFish/FattyAcidsFarm.pdf.
- Easton MD, Luszniak D, Von der GE. Preliminary examination of contaminant loadings in farmed salmon, wild salmon and commercial salmon feed. Chemosphere. 2002 Feb;46(7):1053-74.
- Jacobs M, Ferrario J, Byrne C. Investigation of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, dibenzo-p-furans and selected coplanar biphenyls in Scottish farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Chemosphere. 2002 Apr;47(2):183-91.
- Aquaxan™ HD algal meal use in aquaculture diets: Enhancing nutritional performance and pigmentation. Technical report 2102.001. Accessed online at http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dailys/00/jun00/061900/rpt0065_tab6.pdf
- Reifenberg, A. (2000). "Taste Test: Wild vs Farmed Salmon." The Wall Street Journal, 5 January, NW3. Accessed online at http://www.sectionz.info/issue_1/Facts_Footnotes.html.
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Events on Wednesday August 29, 2012
Exhibit by Stephen Diehl
and Damselflies exhibition is a celebration of the almost magical
qualities of dragonflies, damselflies and their habitats. The prints capture
the spectacular hues and amazing detail of these flying jewels that even
existed more than 350 million years ago.
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Makers of batteries for plug-in vehicles are in something of a tight spot. They are under considerable pressure to improve their products so that electric vehicles will be attractive to more drivers. But if they actually manage to come up with a radically improved battery, their breakthrough is likely to be met with skepticism — perhaps dealing a permanent blow to their reputation.
Which brings us to DBM Energy, Lekker Energie and their converted Audi A2, powered by a Kolibri battery, which — according to DBM — traveled 375 miles without a recharge last fall. If such exceptional range didn’t inspire skepticism on its own, the fact that the A2 test car was subsequently destroyed in a warehouse fire (while sparing the battery used in the test) surely did the trick.
The inspection organization Dekra has done independent tests for DBM and, once again, the pack seems as good as promised. In a press release, DBM said Dekra tested a 63 kilowatt-hour Kolibri battery, which uses lithium-metal-polymer battery cells, in an A2 on a chassis dynamometer. It found that the car was capable of traveling 455 kilometers, about 283 miles, on a single charge.
This may seem too good to be true — especially given some claims that the pack will cost thousands of dollars less than those from other battery companies — but the miles-per-kilowatt-hour rating is not that out of line with packs that are on the road today in the Tesla Roadster.
Tesla’s lithium-ion pack has a capacity of 56 kilowatt-hours and has an official range of 245 miles. That works out to be 4.38 miles per kilowatt-hour. The Kolibri offers 4.49 miles per kilowatt-hour. This alone doesn’t prove that the Kolibri works as advertised, but suggests that it’s not as outrageous as some make it out to be.
DBM also subjected some of the Kolibri’s cells to safety tests, this time conducted in January by the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, known as BAM. After the eight tests were completed, BAM said the cells “easily passed the entire range of tests” and confirmed that the Kolibri is safe enough to use in passenger and commercial vehicles.
The latest test results should help DBM move forward with the full-scale field trial planned for this year. The results may also stoke the fires of skepticism, but what else is new?
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9. Power to make regulations.
The Central Government may, by notification, make regulations for carrying out the purposes of this Chapter.
In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may-
prescribe the functions of the members of the Corps and regulate the manner in which they may be called out for service;
regulate the organisation, appointment, conditions of service, discipline, accoutrement and clothing of members of any or all of the Corps;
prescribe the form of certificates of membership of any or all of the Corps.
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Cognates are words which are related to words in your own language and therefore recognisable.
Get to know some of them by playing the following games!
Now, cognates are fairly easy to recognise when you read them, it is more “tricky” when you hear them!
Remember to write down your scores so that you can beat your Personal Best!
“Those who seek success always seek plenty of repetitions.“
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30 May 2006 - AFGHANISTAN DOMINATES FINAL DAY OF NATO-PA SPRING SESSION [PRESS COMMUNIQUE]
NATO's involvement in Afghanistan dominated the final session of the five-day NATO-Parliamentary Assembly (NATO-PA) meeting in Paris with several key-note speakers stressing the success of the Alliance's first out of theatre mission was vital to its long-term future.
French Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie labelled the NATO presence in Afghanistan the "symbol of the campaign against international terrorism".
"We have had real successes there … (but) the work is far from complete, because the terrorist threat is still substantial and because the Afghan authorities still need our help before they can assume full sovereignty," she told NATO parliamentarians.
Ms Alliot-Marie was speaking a day after the worst anti-American riots in Kabul since the fall of the Taleban in late-2001. At least eight Afghans were killed and 100 wounded in violence sparked by a fatal road accident involving a US army truck.
The French minister however cautioned that the foreign military presence in the country needed to be limited in time and go hand in hand with efforts by the international community to address the country's huge economic and social consequences.
"We should not lose sight of the fact that in order to be tolerated, the foreign military presence should be limited in time, and that our contribution in the area of security will be lasting only if we respond - under the aegis of the UN - to the Afghan people's economic and social expectations," she declared.
She maintained Afghanistan would only be stabilized "when we have dealt seriously with the drug problem which, let us not forget, is linked to the funding of terrorism."
NATO last month backed a plan to increase foreign troop numbers in Afghanistan to around 32,500 by August. The change means NATO will gradually take over operations currently under US command in the south of the country, traditionally an area of Taleban strength.
NATO's top general in Europe, General James Jones, earlier told the NATO-PA's final plenary session that he believed the force in the country was large enough to handle all the challenges it faces. These range from a resurgent Taleban, blamed for more than 300 deaths in a spate of attacks over the last few weeks, to well-armed drug cartels.
"From my standpoint, the mission as it is currently sourced is adequate," he said, but added that military force alone would not solve the country's problems. "I would suggest very clearly that the outcome of Afghanistan will not be determined by military capabilities alone. We need to do more in Afghanistan to restore the system of justice, to reform the police," he said.
NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer told the same meeting that Afghanistan was the Alliance's "number one priority".
"It is absolutely vital, both for the people of Afghanistan and for NATO, that we are successful," he declared. He said the Alliance was being tested and needed to show "robustness and determination" in its response.
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Author: Published under the authority of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Date: Ottawa, 2003
PDF Version (258 Kb, 4 Pages)
If you think about foreign countries and what the people eat, it might all seem, well... different. But if you think about the people living in certain coastal areas of Canada, eating fresh raw oysters, you may find this different too.
We don't think about it, but our eating habits are influenced by the world around us–by our families, friends, the areas we live in and the commercials we see. We eat what we are used to, and often stay away from anything that seems too out of the ordinary.
While you may eat a hamburger and fries, young Inuit from Arctic Canada might be eating fresh caribou or char (a northern fish). Not long ago, Inuit foods came entirely from the land and waters. Even though many Inuit (both young and old) continue to enjoy traditional foods, they are no longer able to live entirely off the land.
You'll learn the answers to all these questions, and hundreds more, through the wonderful world of Inuit art.
Frozen char remains a popular menu item, but people now cook their traditional meats adding imported foods, herbs, sauces and spices.
Their traditional diet was both healthy and unique. No one–not even the First Nations people to the south–ate the same foods in the same way. It provided Inuit with everything they needed to survive in one of the coldest climates on earth, but the importance of their diet went beyond food. It also gave them materials for making clothing, tents, kayaks, bowstrings, harpoon lines and tools. Hunters used as much of an animal as possible.
During long dark winters that lasted more than half the year, neither fruits nor vegetables were available to Inuit. Although some berries were available during summer, in the winter vitamins and minerals came from one source–meats that were eaten either fresh or frozen. Cooking the meats would reduce their vitamin and mineral content.
Many foods, like Arctic char (a fish from the same family as lake trout), were often eaten frozen. Frozen char remains a popular menu item, but people now cook their traditional meats adding imported foods, herbs, sauces and spices. This has not necessarily improved the Inuit diet–it has merely changed it. More traditional/country food is eaten in remote communities than in urban areas. People over 40 years old tend to eat more traditional/country foods than younger people, and men eat more country foods than women.
In the southern part of Canada, the common diet has resulted in more Canadians becoming overweight and at risk for illnesses like heart disease. Most wild meats eaten in the North are lower in cholesterol than commercially raised beef and pork. By eating frozen Arctic char, Inuit have a reduced risk of heart problems because of special fatty acids found in fresh fish. The health value of Inuit foods cannot be replaced with canned and packaged processed foods, although these items are now a part of the Northern diet. The other reason store foods do not provide the only solution to dealing with health and nutrition problems is the cost of foods–they have to be flown on cargo planes or shipped North on ships during the summer. Normally, you would have to pay $3.50 for one litre of milk, the same for a dozen eggs, and about $5.75 for a two-kilogram bag of sugar. This is very expensive compared to prices in your area.
Normally, you would have to pay $3.50 for one litre of milk, the same for a dozen eggs, and about $5.75 for a two-kilogram bag of sugar.
Although many young Northerners like macaroni and cheese, hamburgers and crackers, they still place caribou, seal and other wild game at the top of their list of favourite foods. One traditional food that remains popular is muktuk–the skin and outer blubber (fat) from a whale. Muktuk provides vitamin C, which is priceless in a region where fresh fruits and vegetables are not readily available.
The greatest overall contributor to the Northern diet has always been the seal. Other wild meats, such as the Arctic hare, muskox, bear, walrus, geese and ptarmigan, add variety and other essential vitamins and minerals. The short Arctic summer allows for the harvest of clams and other seafood, as well as the chance for people from some areas to pick Baffin berries (similar to raspberries), blackberries, cranberries and blueberries.
Hunting and harvesting things from the wild also gives young Inuit the same connection to the land that their ancestors had, and provides them with exercise, which helps them remain healthy.
While many young Canadians in the southern part of the country sit watching television after school eating cheese and crackers, young Northern people may be doing the same thing. But, then again, they could also be snacking on something unique like frozen char or out fishing or hunting with their family.
Although many young Northerners like macaroni and cheese, hamburgers and crackers, they still place caribou, seal and other wild game at the top of their list of favourite foods.
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Pim van Boxsel was a Dutch illustrator and fine artist. He was born in Singapore as the son of an administrator with the Dutch Royal Packet Navigation Company. He has spent his childhood in Sumatra, East-Borneo, Batavia and Bandung. He was emprisoned in internment camps by the Japanese between 1942 and 1945, a period he spent making caricatures and portraits.
He settled in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in 1946 where he attended art school. In 1950 he became an illustrator for De Geïllustreerde Pers, the publisher of magazines like Margriet and Revue. He also made drawings for Vrij Nederland, Week in Beeld and Het Parool. He did cartoons and designs for Mandril, as well as many drawings for advertisements.
During the 1960s Van Boxsel made illustrations for Vara-gids and the 'Biggles' books by Het Spectrum, while publishing his surrealistic drawings in Taboe. He made the comic strip 'Cartouche' for Romance in 1961, and served as political cartoonist for De Nieuwe Linie from 1966.
His picture story 'De wonderlijke avonturen van Philomene' was published as a promotional gift in the series Kwadraatbladen by the Hilversum-based printing firm De Jong & Co in 1966. He ended his assocation with De Geïllustreerde Pers in 1967 and was hired as a drawing teacher at the Academy of Fine Arts in Arnhem. He made book illustrations and exhibited his fine art throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He passed away from heart failure in Amsterdam in 1995.
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Descartes' epistemology in a nutshell
1) We should doubt all that can be doubted, to find only that which is certain (build with firm foundation)
2) Senses can deceive us, but perhaps some sensory knowledge is certain?
3) In dreams there are clearly no senses that are certain; all is possible -- except math.
4) Even in dreams, math is certain -- no five sided squares.
5) There could be a God so powerful that he puts even math illusions into my head. Lets take this "worst case scenario."
6) But even if I am being deceived, at least I know I exist -- cogito, ergo sum.
7) Can we get to truth from that? He waxes philosophic, but gets nowhere.
8) Categorizing thoughts, he finds they vary in formal (real) vs objective (mental) reality.
9) Just as a stone cannot be heated by something will less heat, objective reality of an idea must be less then the formal reality of an idea.
10) Of all the ideas I have, the only one with so much objective reality that it cannot have come from me is an infinitely powerful God.
11) The idea of infinite perfection cannot come from me (less than perfect) or some combination of others (only unity is perfection).
12) God, being perfect and all, is not a deceiver. Thus he has given us free will, and thus the ability to avoid deception: restrain our will such that we only accept clear and distinct ideas.
13) The difference between body and mind is clear and distinct, and we can trust the clear and distinct aspects of both.
14) The body is like a machine, thus its occasional deceptions (thirst when actually full of water) are necessary because
bodies must be made that way.
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At the conclusion of one of our recent training courses, an attendee from Wyoming approached the instructor with a form to sign. It was a Wyoming Workforce Development Training Fund form. The attendee informed the instructor that the state of Wyoming would reimburse his training fees, up to $2,000, through a grant from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Essentially, the attendee was receiving free training by gaining pre-approval of the course and then providing documentation of the training fees. That seemed simple enough.
So if the state of Wyoming was providing free training fees, why wasn’t everyone taking advantage of it? Did I mention FREE training? Perhaps employees didn’t know this grant was available. Or maybe businesses weren’t informing their employees of this opportunity. Whatever the case, the Workforce Development Training Fund was established to help build a workforce of competitive and competent Wyoming workers. Training compensation is available to employees with an existing position at work who require a skill upgrade or new employees who require training in their area of work.
If you are an employed worker in the state of Wyoming this grant is for you! Below is a list of the requirements to become approved for a training grant. See if you qualify or your employer qualifies.
- A business entity that is registered with the Wyoming Secretary of State to conduct business in Wyoming.
- The business entity must be in good standing with the Wyoming Unemployment Insurance program, Wyoming Workers Compensation program, Wyoming Secretary of State’s office, and the Workforce Development Training Fund.
- Training will either correct an employee’s skill deficiency or upgrade an employee’s current skill level.
- There must be a direct relationship between the training and the trainee’s occupation or craft.
- The training is not normally provided by the business entity.
- The business entity will not substitute funds normally provided for training or funds obtained from another source with Business Training Grant funds.
- There is a need for the skill upgrade provided by the training for the business entity to remain competitive in the industry or economy.
- The skill upgrade provided by the training will enhance the business entity’s productivity or profitability, reduce employee turnover, or enhance employee wages.
Grants of up to $2,000 are renewable each fiscal year for qualified employees or businesses. You can find out more at http://soswy.state.wy.us/Rules/RULES/5535.pdf.
ASPE’s training courses have previous success of gaining grant approval. If you are a software developer working for a company that still utilizes waterfall techniques our Agile Boot Camp can help your company transition to higher productivity. See all of our course offerings at www.aspe-sdlc.com which include,
- Business Analysis
- Agile Methods & Tools
- Project Management
- Software Testing/Quality
- PMI & IIBA Certifications
- Virtual Training
Wyoming isn’t the only state to establish training grants for employees and employers. These five states also offer training compensation with similar requirements and value of compensation.
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Kids Ergonomic Desks with Functional Units – Xpert by Huelsta
Its time to organizing & decorating idea for kid rooms with some ergonomic desks and furniture set that could gives your kids a comfortable place to study. This cool kids ergonomic desks comes with functional units that can be set according to your kids requirements.
Its the EXPERT collection from Huelsta that offers desks with an extendable functional units and “grow-with-you” adjustability desks from a body size of 120 cm with a simple angular adjustment by gas pressure cylinder to any setting up to 30°. There are also individually extension fittings to complete your kids furniture collection for such as side desk extension, railing system with functional units, drawers as lower sections of desk unit. Get more details information about this Xpert kids work desks collection from Huelsta here.
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MicroFridge, the industry leader in compact specialty appliances, today introduced the next generation in small space convenience. The new product line includes patent-pending Safe Plug® technology and also features a Dual Outlet Charge Station that enables people to safely and conveniently charge a range of popular electronic devices such as laptop computers, MP3 players, cell phones, digital cameras and more.
Combining a spacious refrigerator, freezer and microwave in a single unit, a MicroFridge appliance is perfect wherever space is limited and there’s a need for food and refreshments – including hotels, college residence halls, assisted living residences, military housing, offices and at home too. The compact MicroFridge refrigerator features over two cubic feet of storage space, while the separate freezer boasts a 0.75 cubic foot capacity. For food preparation, there is a fully programmable 700-watt microwave oven. The refrigerator’s Smart Store Door allows the upright storage of two-liter bottles or half-gallon containers to eliminate leaks and spills that can result when storing tall containers on their side. And the roomy zero-degree freezer ensures that items like ice cream stay perfectly frozen.
The microwave features three, distinct “Express Cook” settings, along with pre-programmed recipes for soup, beverages, pizza and popcorn; the beeper volume is adjustable and can also be set to mute. The patent–pending Safe Plug power management system technology is another feature that makes MicroFridge truly unique, automatically shutting off the refrigerator and charging station when the microwave is on, limiting the maximum electrical draw of the unit to just 11 amps.
“This reduces utility expenses and is good for the environment,” said Jim Russo, Vice President Product Sales of Intirion Corporation – the makers of MicroFridge. “Traditional refrigerators and microwaves can pull nearly twice that amount, potentially overloading electrical systems and creating costly problems.”
MicroFridge’s Safe Plug technology also enables users to operate both the refrigerator and microwave utilizing only one electrical socket. The blue plug on the refrigerator unit plugs into the back of the microwave with only the microwave plug required to power the unit. This oneplug-to-the-wall operation saves valuable outlet space as well.
The new Dual Outlet Charge Station makes MicroFridge the only company to offer this design and technology, providing exceptional convenience to safely charge personal electronics. Located in the front of the microwave, busy consumers can power up their laptops, MP3 players, cell phones, digital cameras, or any device that draws four amps of power or less. This eliminates the need to reach into inaccessible places to plug and unplug devices that require charging. And the integrated Cord Clip prevents cables from getting tangled or caught in the doors of the fridge or freezer while the Dual Outlet Charge Station is in use.
MicroFridge is ENERGY STAR rated and has achieved the highest rating for energy efficiency: CEE Tier 3 status. In addition, the Safe Plug technology further enhances the products’ energysaving benefit by temporarily shutting off the refrigerator when the microwave is in use.
Price and Availability
The MicroFridge combination appliance is used by college students across the U.S., and is also found in hotel and motel rooms, assisted living residences and on U.S. military bases. Models are available in classic black, white and stainless steel. The MicroFridge 2.9MF-7TP model combination appliance retails for $425.00 and is available for purchase, along with other models, direct from the manufacturer online at www.microfridge.com.
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A very different sort of service trip
In May, a dozen young UIndy women ventured on a decidedly unusual Spring Term service trip to Athens, Greece—one featuring the unlikely combination of rescuing wounded sea turtles and helping Afghan refugees learn English. As part of a course led by Art & Design faculty member Marilyn McElwain, twelve students spent twenty days in Greece. While based at UIndy’s Athens campus, McElwain and her students participated in both cultural exploration and intensive service learning projects.
“The trip included two service locations, Caritas Refugee Center and Archelon Sea Turtle Rescue Center,” said Laura McGaughey, a junior from Bainbridge, Indiana.
“In order for each student to get the full experience and to best serve at the service sites, our group split into two smaller groups of six, with each group going to one location for the first week and then switching sites for the second week.”
The service projects were suggested by Dina Skias, the director of student affairs and the Odyssey program at the Athens campus. “She has been active in establishing partner-ships for service learning opportunities based on community needs for some time now,” said McElwain. “Our service projects may seem to be totally disconnected, but the service focus epitomizes what takes place when the Athens campus develops strong partnerships in the community and can identify areas of need.”
The service learning portion of the course began at the Caritas Athens Refugee Center, where students aided in a soup kitchen, distributed food and clothing, and taught lessons in the English language. Caritas primarily serves Afghan men, which presented a bit of concern for the female volunteers, who knew that in Afghanistan, girls have been attacked and beaten for going to school. The students were worried whether the refugees might object to taking lessons from young American women.
“Going in, I was worried how they would view a young American woman standing in front of the class teaching them,” said junior Elizabeth Mauk of Valparaiso. “I feel like the men almost had to push their values aside.” But she found that the men were very respectful and eager to learn.
“My most memorable moments at Caritas were the expressions on my students’ faces when I would see them in the soup kitchen and tell them how I was excited to see them later in class,” said graduate student Heather Coyle of Morristown.
“A simple comment like that seemed to make the biggest impact on their willingness to keep learning the English language.”
At the end of the two-week period, the refugees told the UIndy students how much their help had meant, and that they would never forget how the students showed that they truly cared for their well-being.The refugees weren’t the only ones affected by the experience.
“I have never worked in an environment where I was very obviously a minority, nor had I ever worked with refugees,” McGaughey said. “While I was originally hesitant to get involved at Caritas, I formed relationships with many of the refugees that I was not expecting. My perspectives on refugees and immigrants were completely transformed.”
Students also worked at the Archelon Sea Turtle Rescue Center, a facility that works to nurse injured sea turtles back to health. Duties there included cleaning the facility and surrounding beach, preparing food (cutting fish and squid), feeding and cleaning turtles, and assisting in transportation to and from medical visits.
“Most of the turtles at the site had injuries that were deliberately caused by man, such as brain damage from a hammer or blindness from having their eyes poked out,” said Mauk.
“When I asked why would someone be so cruel to such a practically harmless creature, I was told that that it was because the fishermen feel that they are a threat to their income. When the turtles get caught in the nets, most are shot and dumped back in the water. The fishermen cannot afford to have any losses, especially with the economy now in Greece.”
The students were fortunate to see how the center’s work pays off: they were present on National Sea Turtle Day, when the center released one of its turtles, Leonidis, back into the sea.
“That was one of the most rewarding experiences at Archelon. It was a great feeling to know that all of your hard work is influential in saving the life of a sea turtle,” Heather Coyle says.
Earning a break
There was more to the trip, however, than service projects. Students also took in the culture of Greece, touring the archaeological museums and sites of Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, and the Acropolis. A visit to the island of Santorini was also on the agenda. While sightseeing, the UIndy group had the opportunity to witness the Olympic flame being passed to representatives from England. There was a David Beckham sighting, too.
“I went into this trip with expectations and preconceived notions of Greece and the Greek lifestyle,” Laura McGaughey said. “But I returned with a better understanding and a fuller appreciation of a different culture that will allow me to be both a better student and overall person.”
McElwain was very proud of her students and their accomplishments on the trip.
“Our students were excellent ambassadors in accepting the challenges,” she said. “They took on every experience wholeheartedly.”
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Sad but true: Personal care and beauty products are pretty unregulated and also chock-full of confusing chemical names. Who knows what all of those weird-sounding ingredients actually do? Your best bet is to find a shampoo that doesn't contain suspicious ingredients — stuff that poses some sort of health concern, is an allergy trigger or is just too harsh on your hair.
Methylisothiazolinone, or MIT, has been shown to disrupt communication between neurons by the National Institutes of Health, according to NaturalNews.com. There's no confirmation that MIT causes actual health problems outside the test tube yet, but researchers are nonetheless concerned about its neurotoxic potential. It's a common allergen and may disrupt the immune system, too. So why is it in your shampoo? It's used as a preservative.
Parabens are chemicals that act as estrogen mimics, which means they may disrupt your reproductive hormonal functions and cause a range of disorders as a result. Parabens have been found in breast-cancer tumors, although it's not clear why. Parabens are in your shampoo because they also act as a preservative.
Avoid: PEG/Ceteareth/Polyethylene Compounds
In this case, the problem isn't the chemical itself, but rather a contaminant. A carcinogen known as 1,4-dioxane is commonly found contaminating shampoos and other cosmetics that contain polyethelene, ceteareths or PEGs.
Avoid: DMDM Hydantoin
DMDM hydantoin is another preservative used in shampoos and other cosmetics. When it breaks down, though, it produces formaldehyde. That's right, the same chemical they use to pickle dead things in a jar. Formaldehyde is a formidable allergen.
The problem with "fragrance" is that it's vague. It's impossible to tell what ingredients an added fragrance are made of, and some can contain really scary stuff. Artificial fragrances can cause serious allergic reactions. Some of their ingredients may disrupt hormone function. Fragrance-free is your best bet; products that get their natural scent from herbal ingredients or essential oils are a good second choice.
Avoid: Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
These two chemicals are simply harsh. Harsh on your hair, harsh on your skin. They're heavy-duty detergents that help your shampoo get all foamy and sudsy, but also strip your hair not only of dirt but its natural oils and moisture. They're also a major irritant — one of the reasons why getting shampoo in the eye stings so much, in fact.
What to Look For
Seek out shampoos that not only avoid these nasty chemicals but show a commitment to natural ingredients whose names you can pronounce. Try a shampoo bar or a castile-soap shampoo. Look for shampoos labeled fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, but check the labels. Organic ingredients are nice for the environment but their presence doesn't necessarily mean a shampoo is safer.
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Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth (kōˈblər-rôsˈ) [key], 1926–2004, American psychiatrist, b. Switzerland. After studying medicine at the Univ. of Zürich (M.D. 1957), Kübler-Ross became a pioneer in the field of thanatology, the study of death and dying. Her influential On Death and Dying (1969) mapped out a five-stage framework to explain the experience of dying patients, which progressed through denial, anger, "bargaining for time," depression, and acceptance. Kübler-Ross was the author of a number of other books on the subject, and her work has had lasting significance among the medical community, who have generally become more responsive to the needs of dying patients and their families. She was also a powerful force behind the movement for creating a hospice care system.
See her memoir, Wheel of Life (1997).
The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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On the Road
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CALIF.-- "My parents told me we really couldn't afford college right now and that I'd have to get a job," says 18-year-old recent high school grad Kim Dunning, "so they were pretty happy when I got the job offer from Disney. I started the Monday after graduation." Her starting salary? About $40,000.
Dunning is a graduate of Rowland High School, in Southern California, about 25 miles south of Hollywood's animation epicenter. The otherwise nondescript public high school is home to an innovative training program that has quietly become the fourth-largest supplier of talent to the burgeoning animation industry. About 50 recent grads now work at Disney Studios, 30 work at Warner Bros., and dozens of others have landed at smaller production houses.
"Most of my friends are working at places like McDonald's for $5 an hour," says Dunning. Typical entry-level salaries for animator trainees are around $40,000, with scheduled increases rapidly bringing annual pay to upwards of $80,000.
The animation classroom in Rowland High School looks like a converted industrial-arts shop. But here, rows of light tables take the place of jigsaws and vise grips. First-year students in the animation program start out with simple exercises, like animating a bouncing ball, while fourth-year students put together more advanced animated features that become portfolios required for job hunting.
"Our best students don't have to look very hard" for jobs, says Larry Kurnarsky, a professional animator and filmmaker who directs the Rowland program. "The studios come looking for them." Kurnarsky's predecessor, Dave Masters, recently left the high school to take over as head animation trainer for Warner Bros., a move that led to a real-time teleconference link between the high school and Warner's internal training department. "Now we can watch their training sessions, and they can watch ours," Kurnarsky says.
There are just a few Pentium-based computers at the Rowland High site, along with five "pencil-test systems" that capture student drawings, an Avid Systems off-line editing station, four 3-D systems for "claymation," and an audio station where sound effects are added. But the most important ingredient, says Kurnarsky, has nothing to do with fancy computers or new graphics software. "We've created a place where creativity is nurtured and rewarded. This is not about technology," he says, "it's about giving the kids the freedom to create and to grow. So much of education just pushes kids down, shuts them off, and closes them out."
At Rowland students present their story ideas to classmates, who must give each proposed project a "green light" or a "red light." "We've re-created the way studios do business in our classroom," Kurnarsky explains, "so when students graduate, the creative process is not new to them. They leave here as professionals." Advanced students also serve as "mentors" for the Rowland night school, which offers similar classes to adult students. "There's no discrimination based on age here. It's all about what you can do. The students appreciate being treated like full human beings," he says.
While the program is ideal for those with some aptitude for drawing, there are also training opportunities for those interested in film editing, special effects, and audio. "This will get me a job when I get out of high school," says David Navasartian, 16, who uses his free time to help younger students at the high school's video-editing bay. "But what I really want to do eventually," he says, "is direct."
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Picture of Fran, Stephie & Davie Quonset Point RI 1972 taken by Al
Prejudices By: Frances M. McCrory-Meservy Jan 1972 - Aug 1974
Stephanie had gone to school on base at Quonset Point. The Navy closed Quonset down because the people in the area were so prejudiced against military families.
The locals doubled the rent for Navy families and that’s why the Navy built so much housing and trailer parks. They had schools for the children on base so they would not have to experience the prejudices at the local schools.
Al had a part time job off base at a speed shop. That’s how we were managing to get caught up from the expenses of living in Denver after the Navy changed his orders. When the Navy moved us across the bay, he had to quit his job because it was too far and there was the $1 each way toll on the bridge.
The police in the Quonset area started targeting military personnel. They got tickets for speeding even though they were not speeding.
One lady at Quonset accused Stephie (age 5) of burning a house down. Thank God she was in the hospital having her tonsils out when it happened. She definitely had an alibi.
The district’s congressman told the locals that if they did not quit mistreating the Navy personnel, the Navy was going to close the base. Their answer was to elect someone else to congress. The Navy closed the base. They lost over a thousand jobs.
Al could not work a second job on Newport Island because the mob controlled the docks. They threatened him - if they ever caught him working on anyone’s electronics there they would kill him. We filed bankruptcy.
Stephie’s teacher in Newport was prejudiced against Navy children. We had to threaten to sue the school district to get them to treat Stephie without prejudice.
Good did come out of it - our children hate prejudices of any kind now.
At Quonset you really never had to leave the base. Everything we needed was there except for the part time job.
At Newport there was a hospital, commissary and exchange. There was no base schools and no base housing. The people who rented apartments and houses did not gouge military personnel. The police did not target us. It would have been perfect except that Stephanie had a teacher who was prejudice and the mob controlled the docks.
There was a fuel shortage in RI every winter and every one had to ration their fuel. We had a very efficient system where we lived but we had a friend who was not so lucky. She always ran out of fuel about a week before she could get more and would come and stay with us for close to a week - usually in December, January, February and March when it was the coldest (down to –10 degrees with –30 degree chill factor).
The reason RI had this heating fuel shortage was they would not allow the fuel companies to put storage tanks anywhere in RI because it would mess up their scenery.
RI had the best sailing and fishing of any place we ever lived. That’s probably why it was tolerable. We also found that if we went up around Providence that the Italians there were extremely friendly and nice.
We bought a station wagon up there for $150 after we filed bankruptcy. The family that sold us the car invited us into their home while they did the paperwork. They fed us wonderful Italian food and were delightful to visit with. It took us 3 hours to break away and go home. Now that’s about as friendly as you can get.
We bought a co-hog boat, motor and trailer for $100. The axles fell of the trailer as we put the boat in the water. We had to keep a tube of caulking to fill the leaks every time we went fishing. We went fishing in Narragansett bay for a year before the boat sank at the pier during an extremely hard rain. We sold the motor for $75.
After we moved to Newport, we bought a small sailboat and used it every time the weather permitted. We rented an O’Day 24-foot sloop and sailed out to the Elisabeth Islands and to the islands off Massachusetts.
We were on our boat watching the America’s cup races the year Dennis O'Conner lost the cup.
So RI was not all bad. But the part that was bad left me with a bad taste for the state.
1 Tim 5:21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality.
Exo 23:1-3 "You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. "You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice. "You shall not show partiality to a poor man in his dispute.
Prov 18:5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Prov 28:21-22 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
I've Seen & Heard of Jesus
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Bantam veterinarian provides cutting-edge medicine to special dogs in need
LITCHFIELD >> With a name inspired by a Celtic goddess who could manifest magic for the good of others, an Elkhound mix that suffered the depths of animal abuse—nearly to the point of death—is benefiting from cutting-edge veterinary medicine at a practice in Bantam.
Rhiannon, whose name derives from the Stevie Nicks song about the legendary goddess, is one of two patients helping to make veterinary history in Connecticut through the state’s first in-clinic stem cell regenerative therapy treatments.
Such loving care stands in stark contrast to the condition Rhiannon’s owner, Edward Milne of Cheshire, found the 14-year-old in the first time he saw her.
“I found her hanging by her neck from a tree as I was driving along a back country road in Northford, CT when she was about two years old,” Mr. Milne wrote in an e-mail to the Bantam clinic, Animal Health Practice Inc.
“When I confronted the owner,” Mr. Milne wrote, “he admitted that he had not fed her or provided her with water for some time, and when she didn’t die, he hung her from the tree to finish her off. I guess it was fate that brought us together.”
Another type of Rhiannon-esque fate brought the dog to a vet who is performing a ground-breaking procedure to treat severe arthritis in her elbow and back.
Rhiannon is the first dog to receive MediVet America’s non-controversial adipose regenerative stem cell therapy, according to a release sent by the company. MediVet is a global leader in veterinary science located in 29 countries. The company develops advanced cellular treatments and natural herbal remedies designed to maximize animal performance, repair, recovery and general wellness.
“We’re very excited to be the first veterinarians in Connecticut to offer this new technology,” said Dr. Angela Erickson-Greco Monday morning.
In addition to Rhiannon, Dr. Erickson-Greco is also administering the treatment to Dakota, a Bernese Mountain Dog and Great White Pyrenees mix, who has bilateral ACL tears, which means she has torn a crucial ligament in both of her knees.
New Milford resident Cathy Morsey said Dakota had a limp in her front leg in the shoulder area at 6 months old. “In January of last year, we had a wet snow and she slid on the snow and tore a cartilage in her knee,” said Ms. Morsey. Continued...
Ms. Morsey’s veterinarian told her Dakota would need surgery, but when she brought the dog to Dr. Erickson-Greco, she suggested acupuncture and rest as a remedy.
“She is healing really well,” said Ms. Morsey who added Dakota ended up tearing the other knee, but is now fully healed.
Ms. Morsey said given what Dakota went through with her knees, she is very prone to arthritis. “I want her to have a good life,” said Ms. Morsey. “She is doing so much better, I think this is going to be the answer to my prayers.”
In the same spirit, that grim scene Mr. Milne happened upon was the answer to Rhiannon’s prayers. “She was extremely under-nourished, hadn’t had food or water, and so I took her home and nursed her to health,” recalled Mr. Milne.
In the e-mail to the Bantam clinic, he elaborated, “I later found out through this persons neighbors that Rhiannon was chained to a tree stump with a heavy truck chain, her only path was a well-worn circle, most likely frustration of not being free. She was provided no dog house, no cover, no shade, and was left outside all year long in the extreme winter cold and snow, and the exhausting heat in the summer.
“I took her to my local Veterinarian and they nursed her back to health and I took her home. … Rhiannon had one litter and two of her males, Riley and Bruno, still live with her and keep her company,” the e-mail continued. “They have three acres of land to run and play on, all protected by Canine Fence to give them complete freedom, one of life’s biggest gifts.
“When I used to take her for walks, I would use voice commands,” the e-mail “bio” said. “However, she has lost her hearing and now when we walk, I have to use a leash which she is not happy with around her neck. I assume that it still brings back bad memories for her, even though she has complete trust in me. We now start every day with a walk in the Sleeping Giant State Forest here in [Connecticut] and she likes to roam around and enjoy the tranquility of it. I also benefit from being in that environment and it has brought us even closer together than before.
“Rhiannon has turned out to be the most loving, gentle and faithful companion that I could ever want,” Mr. Milne said in the e-mail. “She reminds me every day of the power of forgiveness. One would think that with all the horrible things that she went through in her early life, that she would be violent and angry towards humans. Being with her, I understand why God gave us dogs. To teach us what unconditional love really is.
In terms of how the stem cell regenerative therapy, works, Dr. Erickson-Greco said both patients first have about two tablespoons of fat extracted in the first short surgical procedure, and then the fat will be processed in the clinic.
“I spent the summer re-building the clinic here and this surgical suite is specifically geared toward this,” said Dr. Erickson-Greco. “It’s going to be about a three-hour process.” Continued...
According to Dr. Erickson-Greco, the fat will break down and the stem cells will be extracted. “The dog’s cells never go farther than right here,” said Dr. Erickson-Greco.
Prior to this type of procedure, fat or bone marrow samples—a far more invasive process—were sent out to labs around the country.
“It makes it more affordable. We can do this at about half the price of previous therapies and actually the cells are more active and more viable by doing it this way and not shipping them back and forth around the country,” said Dr. Erickson-Greco.
According to Dr. Erickson-Greco, having the samples transported back and forth ran the risk of damage in transit or the potential for a mix up of samples to occur, among other risks.
“We’re also not culturing cells, we’re not multiplying them. We’re just extracting them in their whole form,” said Dr. Erickson-Greco. “The good part about that is much more than stem cell therapy, we’re getting at least 15 cell types.”
Dr. Erickson-Greco said not only will the stem cell regenerate in the tissue, but the other cells they are getting by doing it this way will clean up the damaged tissue.
“The cells are going to clean the damaged tissue. There are cells that are going to decrease the inflammation by excreting certain substances. They are going to decrease the whole inflammatory process that has been there for years, [and] then the stem cells finally regenerate,” said Dr. Erickson-Greco.
Mr. Milne said Monday morning that he was looking forward to this procedure, hoping it gives Rhiannon a little more quality of life the last couple of years.
“I want to give her as much life as possible and I don’t want anything to happen to her just because of her issues,” he said, adding that he hoped the procedure and its offspring would help other animals benefit in the future.
“I am sure it’s going to apply to us eventually, grow new organs, new joints. I am looking forward to this research to benefit everybody,” said Mr. Milne. Continued...
Animal Health Practice is a veterinary outpatient clinic dedicated to providing stem cell regenerative therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic and herbal medicine as an alternative or complement to conventional veterinary care for pets, according to its Web site, www.animalhealthpractice.com.
Animal Health Practice is located at 906 Bantam Road in Bantam. For information on Animal Health Practice call 860-567-4001 or visit the Web site. For information on MediVet America, visit www.medivet-america.com.
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Smith says answer to knife crime is through the arch window
Home Office's cutting edge solution
The Home Secretary will announce plans next month for the installation of metal detectors at school gates in her effort to stop kids stabbing one another.
Jacqui Smith outlined the plans to The Observer over the weekend, saying search arches would be put in place at the country’s toughest secondary schools.
Smith appears to have taken the advice of senior police officers and head teachers; that the arches’ effectiveness in preventing knife crime far outweighs any concerns over pupil privacy.
Apparently, Smith was also told that plonking metal detectors at school gates would be less obtrusive than giving police increased powers to search youngsters for knives.
It is also seen as offsetting the dangers inherent in teachers having to frisk kids for knives – which suggests the detectors will have built-in robot arms to go through the pockets of those students who set the machines off.
Nevertheless, the plan will give some nods to students’ rights – they won’t be required to empty their pockets before going through them. (Those robot arms again.) And no one will need to feel singled out by being sent through the scanners – all students will be required to go through the arches.
There was no indication how the scheme will deal with other pointy metallic objects carried by some school children – pens, compasses, rulers and the like. Perhaps the powers that be feel pushing geometry off the national curriculum is a price worth paying.
Exactly how much of a dent the scheme could make in knife crime rates is not clear. It would seem that the vast majority of the stabbings which have caught the public imagination recently have occurred outside school gates, or nowhere near schools at all. However, in-school stabbings always get lots of attention.
One could also ask whether young thugs intent on causing mayhem inside schools will switch to other, non-metallic weapons – baseball, or even cricket bats, coshes, chairs, biology lab scalpels, their own bodies, etc.
Nevertheless, Smith is banking on the scheme to prevent gang culture being fostered in the playground, and to stop younger children becoming familiar with knives in the first place.
And at £5,000 per detector, it is probably cheaper than putting more coppers on the streets to enforce the current laws on offensive weapons, not to mention locking up kids who persist in carrying the wrong sort of hardware to school.
What does seem sure is that young people in certain schools will be undergoing the sort of security checks and surveillance normally found in airports, as they get scanned on the way in, tracked by CCTV, enter their name in the register by thumb print, before getting their school lunch by swipe card. Some of them might even have to talk to a teacher. ®
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Blogs About Reading
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Reading Rockets' children's literature expert, Maria Salvadore, brings you into her world as she explores the best ways to use kids' books both inside — and outside — of the classroom.
Books for peace?
Over 50 years ago, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) was established by Jella Lepman. Her vision for the organization was to "to promote international understanding through children's books." There are now over 70 chapters of IBBY throughout the world, including the US chapter, known as USBBY.
Each year, a committee of USBBY members selects books to appear on the Outstanding International Books for Children (and young adults). The 2010 list features books published in the previous year for children in kindergarten through grade 12.
I'm working with the committee to select titles for the 2011 list — and in fact, the committee will meet and deliberate this weekend.
Each committee member has read lots (and lots) of books published in other countries before being published in the United States. Of course, the books are evaluated on literary and artistic merit but also on how well they introduce American readers to book creators with other than American perspectives.
It's interesting when reading these books many present a distinct culture but with themes that American children can readily relate to — like the need to belong, to understand, for friendship. It's also interesting to see very different styles of illustration.
Jella Lepman was on target, I think. Even though most children won't have the chance to travel the world, they can meet people from across the globe through and in books — and isn't that what creates understanding?
Books can help eliminate the notion of "them, not me" — perhaps building empathy and maybe even one day, peace.
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As Maine’s election chief, Charlie Summers sent a letter to 206 University of Maine students with out-of-state home addresses last summer and mentioned “allegations of election law violations” against them. The letter strongly implied that the students did not meet Maine’s residency requirements before pushing them to cancel their voter registration and register elsewhere: “If, instead, you are no longer claiming to be a Maine resident, I ask that you complete the enclosed form to cancel your voter registration in Maine so that out our central voter registration system can be updated.”
Despite Summers’ intimidation campaign against out-of-state students registering to vote in Maine, the Supreme Court ruled three decades ago that students cannot be held to a different residency standard than other people within the state.
Still, his letter succeeded in frightening many of its recipients. A few told ThinkProgress they were “beyond scared and freaked out” because they thought the letter meant they were going to be sued.
As bad as the letter itself was, the reason why they were sent in the first place may be even worse. Summers received the list of students from Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster, who accused the students of committing voter fraud and called for making them pay taxes in order to vote. Webster has called for making voting more difficult because “Democrats intentionally steal elections.”
Though he is supposed to oversee elections in a fair and non-partisan manner as Secretary of State, Summers’ collusion with Webster to disenfranchise hundreds of students calls that into question.
This threatening letter wasn’t the first time Summers took steps that would prevent people from voting. Last year, he spearheaded a campaign to get rid of Election Day registration in Maine, which ultimately passed the state legislature and was signed by the Tea Party governor. However, Mainers rallied against the move, gathering signatures for a November referendum that ultimately rebuked the legislature and restored Election Day registration by a nearly two-to-one margin.
Now, Summers is one step closer to the Senate, where he would have a much larger platform to push for anti-voting measures. As he faces off against Democrat Cynthia Dill and Independent Angus King in the Maine Senate election, Summers currently has no plans to step down from his role as Maine’s elections chief.
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This morning, thousands of companies and millions of websites permanently switched on the next generation of Internet Protocol, IPv6.
Among them: Google, Facebook and Yahoo, as expected, as well as ISPs in more than 100 countries and heavy hitters all over, from Akamai to Cisco to Comcast.
Here's what you need to know:
It's necessary, because we're running out of space. The last blocks of the 4.3 billion IP addresses enabled by the current Internet Protocol -- IPv4 -- were assigned in February 2011. Asia Pacific has already run out of room. Europe will run out this year. The U.S. will run out next year. Et cetera.
The Internet of Things depends on it. IPv6 provides more than 340 trillion, trillion, trillion addresses -- "an essentially unlimited number," the Internet Society reassures -- which matters when every connected home appliance and street corner will need an IP address, nevermind the billions of people still not online.
This "holiday" had to happen. We've long-known we were going to run out of addresses, but few were willing to make the first move. The best way to accomplish that? Have the most influential players do it at the same time.
The Internet will not break. See Steven Vaughan-Nichols' post on the subject.
...but the new addresses are not virgin territory anymore. If you were hoping to somehow avoid distributed denial-of-service attacks with the switch, think again.
This isn't hype; it's serious. Internet godfather Vint Cerf says it's just not technical freedom that's at stake -- it's a matter of avoiding state censorship, too.
You can test your IPv6 connectivity here. You're welcome.
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Terra cotta pots are great gifts because they can be used all year long in a variety of ways. The seeds of creativity are in full bloom with these colorful pots that are not only personalized with photos but even have a chalkboard surface allowing you to write messages on them.
Cover the base of each terra cotta pot with masking tape, leaving the rim of the pot exposed.
There are two types of chalkboard paint you can use. The liquid paint that comes in a can is easier to use but it does not go on as evenly. Chalkboard spray paint goes on evenly but is very messy, and should only be used in a ventilated area, with goggles and a mask (under adult supervision). Paint the rim of each terra cotta pot and let dry. Next, remove the masking tape.
Cut photographs and other desired artwork to fit on the sides of the pots. It’s easier to work in sections rather than using one whole piece of art. Remember, the pots are curved so your artwork should be rounded at the top and bottom. Also, the tops of the pots are wider than the bottoms so your pictures should be wider on top as well.
Apply a layer of the decoupage glue on the side of the pot. Place your photo or artwork on the glued surface. Then apply another layer on top of the image to seal it. Keep going around the pot until the sides are covered with artwork. Let the decoupage glue dry.
Place a seed packet in each pot and write a message on the chalkboard rims.
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At no time in Pakistan’s history, spanning six decades, has the government in power been in such a serious and prolonged confrontation with the land’s highest court. This has resulted in the government’s functioning in almost all key areas coming to a grinding halt and increasing possibility of political turmoil. It is quite shocking to observe how the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Yusuf Raza Gilani, has not complied with court orders and has deliberately disregarded the court by not writing a letter to the Swiss government to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
As a result, on April 26, the Supreme Court passed a judgment that is said to have added more chaos than clarity to an already messy and murky situation. The Supreme Court handed down a symbolic punishment lasting just about 37 seconds to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, making him the first ever chief executive to be convicted for committing contempt. In a judgment in December 2009, the Supreme Court had directed the government to start proceedings against President Zardari but the prime minister had refused to comply on the pretext that Zardari being the head of state, enjoyed immunity. On May 8, 2012, the Supreme Court issued its detailed verdict in the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and set in motion a new round of heated debate and discussion on the fate of the incumbent prime minister. The Supreme Court verdict read that the premier had “willfully, deliberately and persistently defied a clear direction of the highest court of the country”. It raised the possibility that he could face a five-year disqualification from being elected to parliament or a provincial assembly.
On the other hand, the political situation in Pakistan continues to worsen by the day as political opponents in the shape of the PPP, PML (N), PTI, MQM, Jamaat e Islami, JUI and ANP prepare for the next elections. At the same time, the energy crisis continues, people are killed by target killers in the streets of Karachi, industrial production takes a nose dive, the common man continues to groan under galloping prices and the power gap widens leading to daily street battles. To cap it all, Pakistan-US ties continue to be on an uneven keel and the country’s external stability is fraught with dangers. Both Pakistan and the US continue to suffer from a huge confidence deficit while other nations in the vicinity, such as India and Afghanistan, take advantage and the US returns their sentiments with over-friendly overtures. President Barack Obama pays a surprise visit to Afghanistan and even signs a bilateral agreement with President Karzai while US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton visits India and lauds the country for taking steps to reduce its dependence on Iranian oil, saying New Delhi has put itself on the line to get Tehran back to the negotiating table. In Pakistan, everything is almost at a standstill as the constitutional crisis lumbers on with experts saying due process of law will have to be followed to oust the convicted prime minister in light of the Supreme Court’s judgment. After all, as was noted by the Supreme Court, the executive may question a court decision, but it could not flout it – a point for the PM and his advisors to ponder.
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Last week, I almost killed over when I saw the price of raspberries at a local grocery store. Eight bucks for a pint of raspberries. I don't know about you, but I go through a pint in 2-3 days. Thats a lot of money on one fruit. Of course, haven't we all noticed the higher prices in food lately?
I've been keeping my eye on it because I love food, to eat, but also, my dad is a farmer. He's growing wheat, soybeans, and corn this year because of the prices. I guess that the higher price at market offsets the higher gas prices, but I haven't crunched the numbers.
Along with this, I visited a local farmer's market, only to find that everything wasn't local. There was watermelons, peaches, and other produce not in season. One vendor said, "Wait a week or two and I'll have Georgia peaches."
However, I know peach season isn't until June depending on where they are grown. This guy wasn't going to put a veil over me. The past couple of years in Austin gave me the knowledge of seasonal produce, how to choose the right one, and the compassion to buy local. This guy was a fake.
But I took my tomatoes and my peaches home, to find the tomatoes unripened and the peaches going bad. They say, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." So I took those peaches, mixed them with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, let them marry for awhile. Then I took them and made a cobbler.
So what have I learned, research farmer's markets in local areas, and if you get some bad produce try and find something to make out it.
(adapted from Gourmet)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granola without dried fruit
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 lb peaches, sliced
1/2-1 cup sugar
Take sliced peaches mix with sugar and spice and let marry for a little bit. Then place in baking dish.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Stir together sugar, flour, granola, spices, and salt in a bowl, then work in butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture forms small clumps.
Take crumb mixture and spread over peaches.
Bake in middle of oven until topping is golden and peaches are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly and serve warm.
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Short Answer Questions
Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.
Short Answer Questions - Prologue through Chapter 5
1. Who is the Burpo family traveling to visit at the beginning of the book?
2. Preparing for the trip was nerve-wracking as the desire to remain safe at home warred with the desire to do what?
3. As they traveled through North Platte, they remembered how they spent a traumatic ______ days there, praying for Colton's survival.
4. As they pulled into _________, the parents questioned the boy about his experience.
5. Colton told them about the angels singing to him. Why did they sing to him?
6. In March of 2003, the family was planning a celebratory trip to _____________, Colorado.
7. Todd had to go to _________________, and they decided to turn it into a family...
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For Inflammatory Bowel Disease, please click here.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that occurs in men and women, with a predominance for women. Irritable bowel syndrome occurs when the muscles in your intestines contract faster or slower than normal due to various factors such as inflammation in the bowels, lack of certain key nutrients, food sensitivies and intolerances, food allergies,lack of healthy gut flora, overgrowth of certain bacteria and stress. This irregular contraction can cause a host of symptoms which are coined under " irritable bowel syndrome" - such as pain in the abdomen, cramping, bloating and stitching pain due to flatulence after eating or at random times during the day, sudden bouts of diarrhoea, and constipation.
TWO TYPES OF IBS EXIST
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
WHAT CAUSES IT?
The underlying cause remains unknown apparently, but the syndrome has no relation to actual disease, and it does not lead to other diseases. From my clinical experience as a naturopathic doctor, I have found stress, food sensitivities / allergies and lifestyle definitely play a huge role in worsening the symptoms and can actually cause irritable bowel syndrome. Hence natural/ naturopathic treatments have been extremely effective in treating and reversing symptoms of irritable bowel disease.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR PROVIDER'S OFFICE
Conventionally accepted medical approaches of assessment for this condition may include abdominal examination to check for signs of pain. If you are female, you may also have a pelvic examination. Your healthcare provider may want to conduct an ultrasound, take X rays or samples of your blood and urine, and/or utilize a sigmoidoscope - a flexible instrument inserted into the rectum - to examine your lower colon. Most times your doctor may recommend various antispasmodic medication and other prescription medications to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR NATUROPATHIC CLINIC?
The naturopathic approach to treating irritable bowel syndrome includes identifying what the root cause of the problem is using various testing methods such as comprehensive stool testing to rule out bacterial overgrowth in the intestines and parasites or yeast overgrowth, as well, specific blood testing such as food allergies / food sensitivities testing, after a comprehensive intake of your health symptoms.
At our naturopathic clinic in Toronto, during your initial one hour one-on-one consult with our Naturopathic Doctor, Sushma Shah, you will undergo a comprehensive symptom intake in detail, and at the end of the visit, you will be required to do some blood and urine testing based on the assessment. Her naturopathic assessment and treatment for irritable bowel syndrome is oriented toward determining what is impeding your body's ability to function normally. She will determine which assessment tools will be most helpful in establishing a natural treatment strategy specific to your health needs.
Sushma Shah, Naturopathic Doctor may order some additional specialized testing, if need be in order to get all the necessary physiological information and to get a more complete picture of your symptoms - to address the root cause of your symptoms and then treat the disease and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome naturally. Following this initial naturopathic visit, our naturopath may recommoned some dietary and lifestyles changes to start treating the underlying symptoms as well, get relief from your symptoms. Quite often our patients notice 70 - 90% of relief following the initial naturopathic visit and natural treatment suggestions based on their specific symptoms!
You will be required to come in for your secondary visit, in which she (our naturopathic doctor) will be doing a full physical check up, including a breast exam (for females), a traditional Chinese medicine tongue and pulse diagnosis, body fat analysis and blood glucose testing. Following this naturopathic appointment, she will be giving you an INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLAN that is specific to the symptoms you have may include naturopathic / natural supplements for irritable bowel syndrome, as well lifestyle and dietary changes and any other natural therapies that will be effective in treating you irritable bowel syndrome symptoms naturally.
NATURAL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Here are some simple suggestions that may be beneficial and helpful when you have an irritable bowel syndrome flare up. However, talk you our naturopathic doctor before changing any routines, diets or supplements to treat irritable bowel syndroome. As well, the suggestions are not intended to heal or treat your symptoms.
- Try to avoid any stressful situations or foods that have triggered IBS in the past.
- Monthly hormonal changes and some drugs can affect your condition - try to keep a log of your symptoms and correlate them with your monthly cycles - for females.
- Establishing regular bowel habits can be helpful - If you suffer from severe constipation, plenty of fiber from oat bran, flax seeds with kefir / yogurt and hydrating the body may be beneficial.
- Try to identify foods that may be affecting your symptoms as well and avoid them for the time being. Talk to your naturopathic doctor about testing you for food allergies and intolerances.
IBS/ Irritable bowel disease has many underlying causes that can often be successfully treated with alternative natural therapies. Stress reduction techniques through acupuncture, biofeedback, hypnosis, or counselling may be very beneficial to help deal with stress.
Please ask your doctor or naturopath before starting on any supplements. Its is better to first identify the cause and then treat it with the right natural remedies / natural therapies, even though those mentioned above have minimal side effects.
The information on this article is the property of Toronto Naturopath - SUSHMA SHAH, and is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any disease. To schedule an appointment, for any questions, or concerns, please contact us at 416 913 4325 (HEAL) or email us at firstname.lastname@example.org
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I am currently finishing my engineering studies, I am making some CFD analysis with Fluent for plasma simulation.
Anyway, I have a few questions about turbulence models.
I am using the k-e RANS model, but I am doing unsteady simulations.
And I know that RANS model are based on the fact that we are simplifying turbulence by looking only for the time averaged flow.
So, how can we use it for UNsteady simulations? RANS shouldn't only be used in steady analysis? I have seen that RANS is very commonly and widely used for unsteady simulations but I don't really understand that. I'm not very comfortable with this.
I know there are U-RANS (unsteady RANS) methods but I don't have them with my version of Fluent and, anyway, I am very curious on how this could work?
I mean, how can we pretend that we are only seeking for the time-averaged flow but making unsteady calculus.
I think these RANS model are merging volumic and time average, so may be we are calculating volumic average instead of time average? I could understand that but, really, I am a bit confused.
Could someone help me by explaining this?
Thanks a lot!
What actually change between RANS and URANS is the time over which you perform the average (infinity for RANS, a critical period for URANS)
Because of its commutative property with derivative operators, the time average of RANS and URANS does not appear anywhere in the equations so the URANS can just be performed with the extra time derivative and nothing else, the same is for the turbulence models (so URANS model are present in Fluent, they are the same as for RANS)
A very important issue is the significance of this kind of simulation. URANS has a sense only when the critical period is very different from the turbulent time scale. The other issue is the implicit time filtering associated with the grid you are using (a sort of volume average).
It's a very complex argument (in the sense of physical interpretation of your simulation) and the late time, my poor english, my personal comprension of the argument and the place (a forum) are not the right conditions to explain this in the right way.
However i think that the most meaningful approach to this is the LES approach with a general time-space filter; in this case RANS and URANS are just a subset of the general case. In the LES framework is more easy to understand the roles of your grid, your numerical time step, the assumed critical period for the time average and how each of these parameters influences each other
Thanks for your answers.
I know that LES is much better than RANS, but it also needs more computational effort.
Anyway, I am using RANS and I am not supposed to change it for LES, I am supposed to keep RANS.
I just wanted to know what U-RANS exactly is, and from what I understood I would say this is exactly the same as RANS but running unsteady, right? And this approach has a physical meaning only if the time step is good. You say that the critical period should be very different from the turbulence time scale? What's the critical period?
In fact, I have a teacher very tough in turbulence and I am pretty sure he will ask me precise and difficult questions about this.
That is why I wanted to know how I could explain to him that I could use RANS in unsteady calculations without doing anything stupid.
Mathematically speaking, RANS and U-RANS are exactly the same?
I'm sorry maybe i was not so clear, but i didn't mean that you should switch your simulation from URANS to LES.
What i said is that the theoretical framework of LES is much more general and is very useful for understanding (really and deeply) also the RANS and URANS approach.
You could start giving a look to the Amazon excerpt of the book of Sagaut: Large Eddy Simulation of Incompressible Flows
In the very first pages (that are present on the amazon site, you have to click on "look inside" in the book page) there is a very easy to follow explanation of the differences between RANS, URANS and LES.
Computationally speaking, the URANS is just an unsteady RANS; that's all. All the turbulence RANS models are actually the same with the additional time derivative.
Physically speking, what this kind of simulation is? This is somehow still an open question. The right approach is to use it when there is a known external time scale (what i called "critical period") very different from the turbulent ones. Two right cases are vortex shedding in some situations and low frequency pulsatile flows in ducts.
In all the other cases it's very difficult to say what the result actually means due to the interactions between different time scales and time and grid scales (anyway it wiil actually be something wrong).
As stated in the other post, this is the much i can say about a so general and complex argument; if you have some more specific questions about your exam maybe i can be of much more help.
However, what is usually enough in exams is that you say that (maybe in a more correct english, because this is not my original language) "the period over which you perform the average in the URANS approach has to be large compared to that of the turbulent fluctuations and small compared to that of the external forcing" (it is usually assumed that the need for URANS comes from the presence of a known unsteady external forcing field; in the case of vortex shedding the period is that of the shedding).
I hope i've been much more clear now
Thank you for these details.
Don't worry about your english, I am french, so english isn't my native langage either ;)
I will go and have a look at the book you mentioned.
Where do I select the period of averaging in Fluent? I have never seen this parameter. All I can do is selecting the turbulence model, and I don't think this is possible at all to give any period like this. Is it?
You can't select it in Fluent or other codes; the only place where it emerges in the URANS equations is the Reynolds stress tensor.
In fact when you time averages the N.S. equations (it doesn't mean what period you uses) every single term will transform linearly with the original variable replaced by it's time-averaged counterpart. This is due to the commutative property of the time-average operator (but this is an other story).
However, the only term for which this doesn't happen is the nonlinear convective term, due to it's nonlinearity. So, in it, the time average operator, and so the time period choosed, is still formally visible.
But, actually, because you are going to change this term with some turbulence model, this is not going to be, in practice, true.
That is, the only way the time period could be apparent is that the turbulent model explicitly treats it as a model parameter.
Today, in my knowledge (which is not so deep, so you could check this by yourself) there is no turbulent model which actually contains the time-average period as an explicit parameter.
As stated before the only difference between RANS and URANS turbulence models is the presence of a time derivative.
In theory, if you would like to develops your own turbulence model for URANS, an idea would be that you decide to implement the time-average period as a parameter.
The reason for which this has never been done is that in your URANS simulation there are two more subtle effects, the time and space discretization, which acts as a sort of time and space average but they acts and interacts with each other in a non trivial way.
So, in the end, the pratical approach is:
1) Use URANS where an external unsteady forcing field is present; this is correct only if the caracteristic frequency of the external field is low and however far from the turbulent ones
2) Use a time step for your simulation that can accurately represents the time evolution of the external unsteady forcing field
3) Use RANS criteria for the grid
Ok, thank you very much for these explanations. I'll check this out!
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September 10, 2009
Flu outbreak not affecting game preparation
MADISON, Wis. - Should the news that at least 10 players on the Wisconsin football team having flu-like have hit in April or May, hysteria would have likely ensued.
Back then, H1N1, or swine flu, coverage was embedded within each network and cable channel and discussed as the next natural disaster poised to wipe out copious amounts of people worldwide.
When news finally did break Tuesday evening at UW football headquarters, it seemed the trainers and coaching staff had a plan in place that would effectively quarantine the problem and allow the team to proceed with game preparation.
But for the players, it still hit a little too close. So much so that precautions were no longer suggestions. Instead, washing hands, using sanitizer and staying plenty hydrated became a must in daily routines.
"I have never been one of those guys to really get sick," UW senior O'Brien Schofield said following Wednesday's practice. "So when I do, I'm very dramatic about it. I'm just lucky on the safe end to be healthy. But, I'm still taking those precautionary measures because I'm still around it everyday."
According to UW officials, two players with flu-like symptoms were reported as early as Sunday. On Monday, two more fell ill only to have several more feel sick Tuesday. As of the end of Wednesday's practice, though, it seems the worst of the bug may be over.
"The training staff has done an amazing job getting us back," Schofield said. "Coach is giving us some time off to get some rest just to hydrate and stay off our feet. So I think that's nice that he's cutting back.
"Then again, we have to do overtime and do extra work in the film room so we can replace those reps that we're missing on the practice field."
With its week two opponent waiting in the wings, the Badgers have not had much time to deal with in recuperating from this illness. With at least 10 players affected, it is of legitimate concern that preparation leading into Saturday's game could be effected.
However, that simply is not the case according to several UW players.
"Some people are kind of sick, but everybody has been out here practicing hard," sophomore John Clay said. "You really can't tell who's sick or not even 100 percent because this is a big game coming up."
Fellow running back Zach Brown, who has been washing his hands religiously over the past few days, agrees with Clay.
"The doctors, they know it takes to get us right for Saturday," Brown said. "That's what we've been doing so I think we'll be fine."
As of Thursday afternoon, no cases can be confirmed as H1N1. And the team is focused on Fresno State and not allowing the sickness to prohibit themselves from performing well Saturday afternoon.
"I think it's a challenge for our mental and physical toughness," Schofield said. "This is something, just because guys aren't feeling well, Fresno State doesn't care about that. That's not going to stop them from coming in here and being eager to win.
"So, it's something that we got to bounce back from and be ready to play and come prepared willing to win and fight our hardest."
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In 2008, the Obama campaign enlisted the help of Facebook and Google bigwigs to help raise massive sums from a lot of small donors. Back then, the key was just a few pieces of data—today, that data mining effort has been expanded to a huge and very creepy degree.
Mother Jones has a great profile of Obama for America's data czar Harper Reed and how he's transformed the campaign into an information crunching machine that knows more about you than you think. Maybe you're like the two million people who signed up for OFA 's social network back in 2008? Poof, the campaign has the information on your Facebook profile. Did you sign up for OFA's online organizing tool, Dashboard? Then virtually everything you do from signing petitions to writing messages is mined for information that's used to make sure you get the right fundraising email, the correctly scripted call from a phone bank, and the right pitch when a canvasser knocks on your door.
And that's just the beginning. Even if you haven't volunteered yourself to the campaign, they've got a ton of information that comes from five major sources. Mother Jones reports:
There's your basic voter file, publicly available information provided by each state, which includes your name, address, and voting record. The party's file, compiled by partisan organizations like VoteBuilder, includes more detailed information. Did you vote in a caucus? Did you show up at a straw poll? Did you volunteer for a candidate? Did you bring snacks to a grassroots meet-up? Did you talk to a canvasser about cap-and-trade? Contribution data, which the campaign compiles itself, includes both public information that campaigns disclose to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and nonpublic data like the names of small-dollar donors.
Of course, data collection isn't especially new in politics, but what's surprising is the size and scope of the Obama campaign's efforts. Rather than outsource its data problem to a shadowy political consulting firm, OFA is doing the work house with experienced technology startup gurus at the helm. We'll know in November whether or not it works, but in the meantime, we can't help but feel a little exposed. [Mother Jones]
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The pattern that was established from the stories was clear: complaints from employees and inmates were being passed up to the chain of command and then—nothing.
In the hands of the TYC Board of Supervisors, which consisted almost entirely of major GOP donors rather than qualified criminal justice professionals, the complaints had a tendency to die. (Texas' Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice, Don Clemmer, later testified that his office didn't have the resources to investigate allegations of sexual abuse at a TYC facility in Ward County because at the time the local agent was busy investigating charges of voter fraud by a 68-year-old Hispanic woman.)
In response to the outcry, Perry appointed his former chief of staff, Jay Kimbrough, to investigate the abuses, and hired an independent ombudsman to sit on the board.
But reports continued to pile up. In late 2007, Texas shut down three TYC facilities in quick succession, the last coming in October, when it shuttered a Coke County juvenile detention center after the ombudsman reported unsanitary conditions, such as feces in the shower and blocked-off emergency exits. Two months later, seven former inmates filed suit alleging that they had been sexually abused by guards at the facility, which was operated by the Florida-based private contractor, GEO Group.
Perry, for his part, would go on to benefit richly from those efforts, taking in $65,000 from GEO lobbyists and executives during his 2010 reelection campaign.
Kimbrough eventually put forward a list of 56 recommended reforms designed to consolidate management of the TYC facilities and reduce overcrowding. Thousands of kids, like Martinez's son Jimmy, were spending years at state facilities for non-violent offenses, and the juvenile detention system had the opposite of the intended effect; rather than rehabilitating kids and preparing them for reentry, it was a breeding ground for mental illness and a stepping stone to recidivism. Investigators criticized the TYC for its "culture" of punishment—a pervasive use of pepper spray, for instance, for even the most marginal of missteps.
With a nudge from activists like Yanez-Correa, the state pushed through a parents' bill of rights, a prohibition on housing non-violent offenders at TYC facilities, and renewed emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation. The state's chief executive, stayed on the sidelines for the most part, but signed off on the final package. "Perry didn't block it, he didn't say no, he didn't do anything to stop it," she says.
But the reform effort was complicated by the involvement of the GEO Group, and more broadly, the Perry administration's support for prison privatization at the expense of quality control. GEO's response to the Coke County scandal, said State Sen. John Whitmire, the Democratic chair of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, was to spend more money on lobbyists. As an exasperated Whitmire told the Dallas Morning News, "Now enters GEO with their paid lobbyists attempting to put a good face on this. I'm saying the corporation should back off."
In the year following the scandal, GEO scaled up its lobbying efforts dramatically, pouring $625,000 into lobbying efforts in Austin—more than 10 times what it had spent during the previous legislative session in 2005. Perry, for his part, would go on to benefit richly from those efforts, taking in $65,000 from GEO lobbyists and executives during his 2010 reelection campaign. Even as the stories of the TYC scandal were still trickling out, the blog Grits for Breakfast reported that the agency was taking steps to put even more children under contract care—specifically, it moved to place all 10 to 13 year-olds (about 20 percent of the state's juvenile residents) in privately operated facilities. (The plan was scrapped after local papers began snooping around.)
Even as Perry signed off on sentencing reform designed to reduce overcrowding and improve conditions, GEO got off with a slap on the wrist. With the exception of the shuttered Coke County facility, the company remained in good standing in Texas.
"There's no accountability other than the government will sometimes cancel an individual contract," says Bob Libal, who writes about the state corrections industry at the blog Texas Prison Bid'ness. "But there's never a bad performance clause that says we're not going to contract for you anymore if you cant maintain basic human rights at your facilities."
Even in the face of horrifying abuses, money had a way of opening doors. To wit, with reports of abuse still trickling out in 2007, Kimbrough, Perry's hand-picked choice to overhaul the TYC, awarded a $275,000 no-bid contract to Gregg Phillips, a friend of a Republican state representative with deep connections to Austin lobbyists but virtually no experience in corrections. As Kimbrough explained, "It doesn't matter to me if Gregg Phillips was on the grassy knoll in Dallas, Texas, if he has a solution that is good for the youth of TYC." Except there was nothing in in Phillips' record to suggest he had any—and Kimbrough hadn't checked.
Now, four years after the scandal broke, conditions at TYC facilities have improved substantially, but the fundmental concerns remain.
"It's been happening for years—how can you be acting like you just opened your eyes?" Martinez says now. "He knew what was going on. He knew!"
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The Pakistani version of Sesame Street was hailed by the U.S. government as “a mesmerizing reflection of national culture, regional flavors, and a mix of urban and rural Pakistan” after it debuted last December on state-run television. Six months later, citing allegations of corruption, the U.S. has pulled back funding from Sim Sim Hamara—the local name for the show. The future of the hearts-and-minds project—and its 120 Pakistani staff—is now uncertain.
Bankrolled by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the show was supposed to highlight the “diversity of people, customs, and cultures in Pakistan” as well as to “reflect messages of inclusion, mutual respect, and equal opportunity.” And, ironically, that’s just where the show may have failed. For some, USAID’s abrupt decision to cut funding to the popular program, on the basis of an anonymous call to its anticorruption hotline, is further evidence that the Americans just don’t get Pakistanis. “We Pakistanis have a habit of pulling down the handful of people in our country who might be doing some good work,” says artist Salima Hashmi, who worked on Sesame Street’s Urdu-dubbed version in 1999. “This is a national illness.”
If the U.S. is unaware of this collective character flaw, it ought to know better. “How can they do this on the basis of a call?” says Faizaan Peerzada, chief executive of the family-run Lahore-based Rafi Peer Theater Workshop, which beat out more than 300 applicants for the USAID-funded project in early 2010. The 54-year-old says the U.S. agency has not shared the charges with his company, let alone the chance to refute them. “We have not been included in the inquiry,” he said. “We have the right to know what we did wrong.”
On June 5, Pakistan Today ran a story attributed to “reliable sources” leveling sensational allegations against Rafi Peer. It spoke of “rampant” and “severe irregularities” in Rafi Peer’s “$20 million” contract with USAID; said the Pakistani company had used U.S. funds to pay off old debts and put family members on the payroll; took kickbacks from equipment suppliers; bribed USAID officials; and lavished funds on “expensive security systems.” Rafi Peer denies all the charges and has sued the English-language daily for some $10 million.
“During the last three decades, the Rafi Peer Theater Workshop has hosted 48 international festivals in the field of dance, drama, music, and puppetry and is solely responsible for keeping the traditional art of folk puppetry alive in Pakistan,” the company said in a press statement responding to the story. For such work, Rafi Peer has come into the crosshairs of militants. In May 2010῀ a Sufi music event at Peeru’s Café—where Sim Sim Hamara is shot—was bombed, leaving nine wounded. The compound was also attacked in 2009 and in 2008, the same year that bombs disrupted its World Performing Arts Festival in Lahore.
“It is also pertinent to mention that USAID has, throughout the life of the project, been closely involved in the management, operations, procurement, and auditing of the project,” reads Rafi Peer’s statement. Nexia International, the auditing firm hired by USAID for Sim Sim Hamara, says it found no irregularities in the accounts for the financial year that ended on June 30, 2011. “When we audit a USAID project, we do it on their terms of reference,” Sarfraz Mahmood, the company’s Pakistan representative, told Newsweek. “We report directly to USAID.” The agency’s spokesman in Islamabad, Robert Raines, affirmed his organization has “a strict monitoring system” and is “involved in all levels of auditing of our projects.”
While the project was in development, Rafi Peer and the show’s U.S. licensor, Sesame Workshop, had to work through some cultural differences. “We had to explain there were certain things that cannot be shown in Pakistan,” says Moneeza Hashmi, who competed with Rafi Peer for the project and then joined as script supervisor. “Some of what they wanted us to use was culturally insensitive.” She recalls one exchange over a segment about an animal farm. “I had to explain why we cannot show pigs in Pakistan!”
The project was originally to have received $16–$20 million until 2014. The U.S. Congress shaved this down to $10 million, of which 30 percent was allocated to the Sesame Workshop. With the $6.7 million that came to Rafi Peer—a fraction of the annual $300 million USAID says it spends on various projects in Pakistan—the company completed 26 half-hour episodes, scripts for Season 2, and 13 episodes dubbed in the Pashto language.
Even though it debuted months later than initially planned, Sim Sim Hamara was averaging 18.7 million unique viewers—or about 10 percent of the total population—each month from its first broadcast through the end of April. And yet in May, USAID told Rafi Peer it had run short of funds and would not be able to continue assistance beyond Sept. 30. This deadline was later moved forward by the U.S., citing “credible allegations of fraud and abuse.” In its May 24 letter to Rafi Peer, the agency writes: “USAID would like to underscore our respect for [Rafi Peer’s] creative talent and commitment to furthering the objectives of Sim Sim Hamara.” It also states that it would “encourage the continuation of the program.”
Like its Indian counterpart, Sim Sim Hamara was slated to eventually become self-sustaining—something Peerzada had been working toward. He recently met with Sesame Workshop executives who visited him in Lahore after USAID’s decision, and he says they want the show to go on. But more than the shifted goal post, it is the corruption allegations against his company that make his job harder, if not impossible. “Today, Rafi Peer cannot raise a single dollar,” he says. “The whole world is calling us names. I wish USAID had handled this more responsibly.”
For all practical purposes, Sim Sim Hamara’s fate appears to be sealed. Work on road shows, radio programs, and episodes in other regional languages have stopped. Half a dozen staff members have already been let go. And the show’s official YouTube channel, which prominently featured the USAID logo, has been “terminated” by the social-media website over an apparent copyright violation.
“The wonderful work Rafi Peer has done for the children in this country is absolutely undeniable,” says Moneeza Hashmi, who worked on the project scripts for three months. “I don’t know if it became the victim of some political quagmire, you never know.” U.S. funding to Palestinian initiatives, including their Arabic version of Sesame Street, was stopped in January in response to the Palestinians’ bid at the U.N. for statehood.
The Norwegian government, which has worked with Rafi Peer for almost two decades and helped fund its Museum of Puppetry—which has hosted some 600,000 children since opening its doors eight years ago—has also withdrawn support. “We have put our collaboration on hold,” Terje Barstad of the Norwegian embassy told Newsweek. “However, we have no reason to believe anything was wrong during our collaboration with Rafi Peer.”
“I’m more concerned about the reputation of my family, my organization, and my country,” says Peerzada about the future of Sim Sim Hamara. “It is very sad. We are an artistic group of people. We are liberals. We have been left tumbling.”
Fasih Ahmed is the editor of Newsweek Pakistan, where Benazir Shah is a staff reporter.
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"I built it myself to take an event like this. And it looks like a freight train hit it," the station quoted building owner Dewey Lineberry as saying. "It's just destroyed. It laid the building down on top of cars, it put the building on top of people. It's unbelievable."
Workers who were inside the building when the storm hit took cover under mattresses, the station said.
The storm came dangerously close to WSMV, the station reported: Workers had to move to a safe room when a buzzer in the newsroom alerted them of storm danger around 4 a.m. Wednesday, the station reported.
CNN iReporter Matt Davis said overnight storms damaged a historic brick structure on Fairvue Plantation in Gallatin, Tenn.
"The plantation was a horse farm. Those (structures) have been standing there for 100 to 200 years. It was sad to see those collapsed and caved in. It's historic to the neighborhood," the high school student said.
On Tuesday, the storms raked Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, among other places, with heavy rain and high wind.
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Dust mites thrive when there is enough to eat (human skin flakes), and the air is moist and warm. Their droppings trigger allergy reactions in allergic children.
Cover pillows, mattress, and box spring in allergen-proof casings. These keep the mites inside.
If a comforter is used, cover it with an allergen-proof cover to keep the mites out.
Wash bed sheets and pillow cases once a week in hot water (130 F).
Clean blankets monthly.
High heat (in the dryer at 130 F for 20 minutes) or extreme cold ( the freezer -1 to -4 F) overnight once per month will kill mites. This may be useful for items that cannot be washed. But washing is preferable To drying or freezing since it can kill mites and remove the droppings.
Avoid sleeping on floors or upholstered furniture.
Optimal home humidity level is less that 50%. Use a dehumidifier with adequate capacity (at least 40 pints). Keep the air as cool as possible too.
Hardwood or other easily cleaned flooring and washable area rugs are the best choices for allergy sufferers.
If installing carpet, low pile carpet will be a better choice.
When vacuuming carpet or upholstered furniture, use a HEPA filter in the vacuum or use a 2-ply vacuum bag.
Vacuum weekly and stay out of room for 30 minutes after vacuuming. Use a damp cloth to dust.
Do not sweep with a broom in the bedroom as this will stir up dust. It will not be collected.
Avoid clutter, especially on the bed and floor.
Use blinds or curtains that can be washed.
We can measure dust mite allergen content in dust samples to assess risk.
Dander is found in the material from glands in the skin, saliva, urine and blood. The allergens stick to hair and skin flakes. Even hairless pets can cause allergic reactions!
Non-allergenic cats pr dogs do not exist.
Once you are sensitized to animal dander, there is no evidence that you can grow out of it.
Removal of the animal from the home is the most effective control measure. Rugs should be removed (cleaning is less effective) Furniture should be cleaned. Walls should be washed and painted.
Even after animal removal and thorough cleaning, it may take 6-12 months for allergen level to fall to a point where symptoms improve.
If an animal does remain at home, it is best if the pet lives outside, or in an isolated area.
Pets should never be allowed in the bedroom, especially not on the bed.
Remove carpets in the bedroom if possible.
Use an air cleaner with a HEPA filter in the bedroom and living room, or in the room that the child spends the most time. The air cleaner works best if there are no rugs.
Cover pillow, mattress, and box spring in allergen-proof casings.
Washing a pet weekly may temporarily decrease the amount of allergen on the pet, but washing will not be very helpful to reduce symptoms.
Pets should not be in the car with an allergic person for extended periods.
Wash hands after direct contact with an animal.
Avoid facial contact with animals and contact with the pet's toys.
Change clothes and take a bath or shower after visiting a home with an animal.
If your child has eczema, bathe the child before bed and do not allow contact with the pet before the child goes to sleep.
Molds thrive in damp areas with decaying materials.
Avoid damp and dusty places such as attics and basements.
Regularly clean and ventilate basements, bathrooms and kitchens.
A dehumidifier with adequate capacity may be needed to keep a basement dry. Use a unit with an adequate capacity (at least 40 pints). Empty collected water often, or drain.
Clean cool mist vaporizers weekly. Inspect air conditioner filters weekly.
Keep houseplants to a minimum and out of the bedroom.
Use window air conditioners with the vent to the outside closed.
Do not use carpeting in damp areas.
Repair leaks in roof, walls, and windows.
Vent the clothes dryer to the outside.
Outdoor molds can blow into the home through open windows and doors.
Stirring up piles of leaves during the fall season releases mold and pollens.
Roaches thrive in areas with food and moisture.
Elimination may be very difficult.
Exterminate/fumigate (professional), then thoroughly clean. Add bleach to the wash water.
Keep the stove and all kitchen areas clean, dry and free of food particles.
Keep the house dry. Allow sinks, tubs, and floors to dry every day. Remove sources of standing water.
Keep food tightly sealed and all surfaces clean.
Use strategically place roach baits.
Vacuum and wet wash home thoroughly.
Place trash outside nightly.
Seal all cracks.
Exposure to tobacco smoke has been proven over and over to worsen asthma in all ages, even if exposure is only second hand.
Avoid being in confined areas with smokers: riding in cars, public places, home.
Avoid spraying insecticides or other strong smelling products in the house.
Avoid smoke from fireplaces and wood burning stoves.
Avoid strong cooking orders, especially from frying.
Limit physical activity during periods of high air pollution or ozone alert days.
Use an adequate air filtration system with a HEPA filter.
Avoid painting in enclosed areas and avoid spending extended periods of time in freshly painted areas.
Do not spray room deodorizers or dust sprays in the bedroom.
Use air conditioners, they filter our pollens and allow you to close your windows.
Do not use window or ceiling fans, especially with the windows open.
Highest pollen count is in the morning.
Avoid physical activity outdoors during peak pollen seasons.
Pollen and mold accumulated in grass and leaves is stirred up during mowing, raking, and playing.
Wear a face mask if outdoor activity cannot be avoided during peak seasons. If possible, do not hang clothes to dry.
Exterminate (professionally), then thoroughly clean.
Keep food in tightly sealed containers.
Seal all cracks.
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Date: February 2009
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There are two species of kinglet in North America: Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned. Both species of kinglet prefer mixed woods and eat mainly insects. Both are small plump birds with lively musical songs.
Members of the family Paridae, chickadees and titmice are small perching birds with strong feet. They also have short thin bills used for gleaning insects and seeds. Both nest in cavities and will sometimes use bird boxes.
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Hinchey Questions EIA's Handling of Shale Gas Reserve Estimates
Following several reports in The New York Times, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today sent letters to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA) questioning the manner in which both bodies have handled shale gas reserve estimates. One report revealed that rule changes and oversight problems at SEC may have caused natural gas companies to overestimate their reserves. A separate report detailed the use of data from industry-biased sources and intra-agency disagreements regarding gas reserve estimates at EIA.
"These reports raise serious questions about the economics behind the shale gas rush," said Hinchey. "Now it's up to the SEC and the EIA to get to the bottom of these charges and ensure that the public has accurate and honest information about our country's shale gas reserves. EIA has some serious questions to answer and the SEC needs to investigate whether investors have been intentionally mislead."
In the letter to EIA Administrator Richard Newell, Hinchey questioned the agency's handling of internal disagreements regarding shale gas reserve estimates. Hinchey also questioned EIA's internal rules governing the selection of contractors who may have financial conflicts of interests.
In the letter to SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro, Hinchey urged the SEC to quickly investigate whether investors have been intentionally misled and to consider updating its oil and gas reserve reporting requirements to provide greater disclosure to investors and the public by, for example, requiring third party audits and requiring companies to reveal the methodologies and technologies they use to develop reserve estimates.
Hinchey is a co-author of the FRAC Act, which would mandate disclosure of chemicals used in frack fluid and allow the EPA to regulate fracking activities under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Hinchey also authored the appropriations language that led to the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study on hydraulic fracturing.
The full text Hinchey's letters to SEC and EAI:
June 27, 2011
Mr. Richard G. Newell
U.S. Energy Information Administration
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
Dear Administrator Newell:
As you know, over the past several years, I have been working to ensure that our federal energy policies, specifically our natural gas policies, rely on the best available science. In the past I have written to you expressing my concerns regarding estimates of how much natural gas may be economically recoverable in shale plays across the country.
Today, The New York Times has run a front page story outlining serious concerns about the way in which the Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates shale gas reserves, and its reliance on private contractors that may have financial conflicts of interest.
The EIA plays an important role in providing the public and policy makers with critical information concerning, among other things, estimates of domestically available oil and gas reserves. The information your agency provides helps drive our nation's energy policy, is used by the private sector to make key investment decisions, supports research at our universities and labs, and more. As such, it is critically important that EIA's data and analysis be above reproach.
Unfortunately, the revelations in the Times story raise questions about EIA's approach to shale gas. From the documents and emails cited in the story, it is clear that there are significant concerns within EIA about the shale gas industry. While differences of opinion within an agency like EIA are to be expected, it is important that when concerns are expressed they are taken seriously and are not papered over.
I am also very concerned about your agency's use of private contractors to develop important EIA documents and publications that affect the shale gas market. According to the Times, some of these contractors also had major clients in the shale gas industry. This raises questions about the independence of their work product, as well as questions about the process EIA uses to select private contractors.
In light of these concerns, I request your prompt attention to the following questions:
• Analysts at EIA raised very serious concerns about shale gas. One analyst is quoted as saying: “Am I just totally crazy, or does it seem like everyone and their mothers are endorsing shale gas without getting a really good understanding of the economics at the business level?” Another senior official says there is an "irrational exuberance" around shale gas. Were you, or your Deputy, aware of these concerns regarding the economics behind shale gas, specifically well production and reserve estimates, prior to the publication of today's Times story? If so, what was your response to these concerns? If you were not aware of these concerns, please detail your response to them and whether they could affect EIA's projections for natural gas use and or supply.
• Two private contractors hired to assist in the preparation of EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2011 apparently also had major clients in the oil and gas sector. Was EIA aware of these financial relationships prior to hiring these contractors? What are EIA's rules governing contractors that may have financial conflicts of interest? Does EIA consider hiring academics or research organizations to assist with its work before considering hiring private contractors? If not, why not?
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.
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Visiting the University of Leeds
Information on how to get to the University from various directions and by different methods can be found on the University's Getting Here Page. You can also link to Google Maps and enter our postcode LS2 9JT.
You can also download a copy of our Campus Map which shows the location of the School (location 23 on the map). The School is located at the heart of the campus and can be found on Level 7 in the EC Stoner Building. There are a number of entrances to the EC Stoner Building, but for the School of Computing please use the entrance opposite the Clothworkers' Centenary Concert Hall (location 25).
The main entrance to the University campus, which also provides access to the visitors car park, is situated on Woodhouse Lane, next to the distinctive Parkinson Building.
Click on the map to download a copy. In order to view or print the map you will need to have installed Adobe Acrobat ™.
Travelling to Leeds
Coming by RailLeeds has direct rail links to London Kings Cross (a bit over 2 hours), Manchester (1 hour), Liverpool (2 hours), Birmingham (2 hours), Edinburgh (3 hours) and many other UK cities. Details of UK rail travel can be found at the National Rail web site. The walk from the station to campus takes around 20 minutes. There is a free shuttle bus which takes about the same time. A taxi would take about 10 minutes.
Coming by BusThere is a direct bus service from London Heathrow to Leeds (6 hours) by National Express.
Coming by Car
Leeds is linked to the major motorways M1 and M62. Parking on campus is £3.50 and places are limited. See the University's Getting Here Page for further details. An alternative car park can be found on the map below:
Coming by AirLeeds-Bradford Airport, about 9 miles north of Leeds, is by far the most convenient airport to use. There are regular connecting flights to/from London Heathrow and Amsterdam. A taxi between Leeds/Bradford International Airport and the University will will about 40 minutes, though this can be dramatically longer in the rush hour.
Manchester Airport is a major international airport with services to all points of the globe. There is a direct rail connection between Manchester Airport and Leeds - the journey takes just over an hour and costs around £24.00 return.
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NEW YORK — A proposal to eliminate the reporting requirement of the city's plan to sustainably manage the discharge of billions of gallons of stormwater that can contaminate rivers, bays and other water bodies is being criticized as a potential blow to accountability.
A city commission is expected to vote today on whether to eliminate more than a dozen reports and advisory committees that are no longer considered useful, including the little-known reporting requirement of the stormwater management plan.
Environmental groups say they are perplexed by the push to eliminate the reporting requirement of the stormwater management plan, especially in light of the strong possibility of more severe storms like Hurricane Sandy that can cause overflows.
"If we have that problem already, and we have potential storm surges and flooding, the concern is that they can overwhelm the storm sewage system," said Phillip Musegaas, program Director at Hudson Riverkeeper.
He said that if the reporting requirement is eliminated, there will be "no overarching process" that looks at stormwater management city-wide.
Between one-half to two-thirds of the city relies on an overflow sewer system comprised of two sets of linked pipes. One set of pipes moves raw sewage toward treatment plants, while the other drains rainwater from the streets toward the city’s waterways. In the event of sustained rainfall, rainwater from the streets eventually backs into the sewage pipes and the city must release both raw sewage and storm water into local waterways.
Stormwater is considered a possible public health hazard, with untreated discharge potentially carrying bacteria and other pollutants into the city's waterways. Developing a more sustainable stormwater system is seen as critical to advancing water quality.
Green infrastructure solutions — such as the restoration of wetlands and the use of water permeable pavement — tracked by the reporting requirement could assist in mitigating the impact of storm-related flooding and storm surges, the groups argue.
They also say eliminating the reporting requirement will remove public accountability for stormwater management planning in outlying sections of the city such as the Rockaways, Northern Staten Island, South Brooklyn, and large sections of Queens are left out of current reporting.
“Why is this happening? The city is saving tens of millions of dollars on the green infrastructure plan," said Rob Crauderueff, coordinator of the Stormwater Infrastructure Matters coalition. "Would it not make sense to continue reporting — to encourage creative thinking?"
He added, "Reporting is a way to make sure that there is a continued relationship between the policies that the city puts out and the public.”
Councilman James Gennaro, D-Queens, the chair of the committee on environmental protection who sponsored the legislation creating the stormwater management plan, said Friday a deal had been reached with the mayor's office to retain the requirements for the storm water management plan within other reports generated by the city.
“I don’t have a problem with the Bloomberg administration cutting back — but we have to be careful," he said.
Details of the deal weren't made public ahead of the commission's meeting.
The mayor's office, which supports eliminating the reporting requirement, seemed to confirm Gennaro's claim.
A spokeswoman for Bloomberg's office, Lauren Passalacqua, said the stormwater management initiatives would instead be reported in the annual progress report of the city's sustainability blueprint, known as PlaNYC.
The commission will also weigh whether to eliminate some clearly outdated or unusual boards and reports, such as a committee to advise the Health Department on tattoo-related health issues and a report on horse-drawn cab stands.
Also flagged as unnecessary by the commission are a biannual report on class size, an annual report on housing needs and a commission on foster care of children.
Any vote by the commission to eliminate the reporting requirement for the stormwater management plan will require City Council approval.
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Just as the blueprint of a building is the specific plan that will be used to guide construction efforts, the blueprint of an essay is a tool that an author uses in order to define structure. It’s a lot easier to add a new door, move a room from one side of the house to the other, or replace a whole storey if you do it on the blueprint. When writers create a specific plan for their paper before they start churning out paragraphs, they save themselves time that they might otherwise have to aspend frantically crossing out and rewriting just before the due date.
Expanded and maintained by Dennis G. Jerz
The blueprint is a brief list of the points you plan to make, presented in the same order in which they appear in the body of your paper. The blueprint would ordinarily be found in the thesis paragraph, where you introduce all the major points your paper will cover; this page uses examples such as A, B, and C, but your paper might instead refer to “the economic, racial, and religious messages in Huckleberry Finn” or “the Great Depression’s lasting impact on the structure of the working class family, the goals of public school education, and the social attitudes of a whole generation“.
The list of topics you plan to address in the body of your paper is important, but I’m using letters so that you can focus more closely on the structures that link those ideas.
This paper will talk about A, B, and C.
That’s a very weak reasoning blueprint; this paper lacks a purpose. All it does is introduce a list of subpoints. An academic paper has do more than “talk about” a string of topics. A strong reasoning blueprint will knit those topics together in order to defened a claim.
X is better than Y.
That’s kind of stark; this paper has a purpose, but the thesis statement doesn’t really help the reader figure out what is going to happen on the journey you’re about to embark on together.A good reasoning blueprint will at least mention the important landmarks you’re going to see on your way to your paper’s conclusion.
Examples of thesis statements with a reasoning blueprint:
Note that the reasoning blueprint introduces subpoints that the reader will expect you to cover in the same order.
For reasons A, B, and C, X is better than Y.
(Readers will expect the paper to have sections on A, B, and C, and they will expect each of those sections to talk bout both X and Y. Or, you might have an X section that covers sections A, B, and C, then a Y section that covers the same points.)
Because of problems P and Q, Smith’s plan X will not actually deliver all the benefits that Smith promises when he rejectes Y.
(Likewise, your reader will expect a section on P and Q, then a section on why Smith rejected Y and preferred X, then probably another section in which you explain why your solution will avoid the problems Smith’s solution would cause.)
Although Jones is right to point out that X does a better job than Y does when it comes to A, in truth A is so rare that we should still stick with Y, because only Y will help us avoid common problems B and C.
(The body of this paper would need a section in which you explain what Jones said about X and Y in situation A, then it would need a section supporting your claim that A is rare, and then a section on how Y will help us avoid B and C.)
While experts Smith, Jones, Brown, and Lee all support X instead of Y, they all fail to account for special case W, which would cause big disasters A, B, and C if exposed to X, and which will provide huge benefits P and Q if exposed to Y. Although X is still a good option in most cases, no solution will be complete unless people affected by W have the freedom to choose Y.
(The above is a very complex blueprint; as you can see, the idea here is so complex that the author has split the thesis statement and the reasoning blueprint up into separate sentences. That’s perfectly fine.)
For a very short paper (2 pages or less), the blueprint may be part of the thesis statement. No matter how long your paper, as you introduce each major new point, remind the reader of your thesis (see “Reminders of Thesis” for tips on how to do that without being redundant).
Sample of a good thesis statement, with the blueprint highlighted:
Black Elk Speaks accurately represents Indian lifestyle through its attention to cultural detail, its use of Indian words, and its direct quotes from Black Elk.
Note about “accurately represents”: After I started assigning this handout, I started seeing the phrase “accurately represents” in a large proportion of student papers. There is nothing magical about the words “accurately represents.” You might instead want to argue that some text “borrows ineffectively” or “forces us to question our assumptions” or “provides a useful contrast” or “invites thoughtful comparisons.”
A reader who encounters the “attention to cultural detail, use of Indian words, and direct quotes from Black Elk” will expect your paper to treat each of those subjects, in that order. A five-paragraph paper might have an introduction, one supporting paragraph on each topic, and a conclusion. A longer paper might devote several pages to each supporting point.
If, instead of a clear reasoning blueprint, your paper begins with a rambling introduction that serves up chunks and nuggets that you remember from lectures, the reader will have a hard time picking out just what it is you plan to talk about.
|The Great Depression was an important time in our nation’s history. Unemployment, urban decay, and a sense of hopelessness filled almost every part of human life. Yet, even in the midst of great misery, people needed to entertain themselves. People tried many different ways to relieve their tensions, from religious revivals, to Jazz music, to membership in the Communist party. But a whole lot of average people who were suffering in their daily lives often sought escapist entertainment in the form of movies. One such movie was Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times. In Modern Times, ”The Little Tramp” symbolizes the simple human values that are threatened by industrialism.|
|The author of the above passage not only wastes time composing six sentences before getting to her thesis (the very last sentence), she also clouds the issue by bringing up topics (religion, music, and Communism) that she has no intention of ever mentioning again.|
|In Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times, “The Little Tramp” symbolizes the simple human values that are threatened by industrialism – leisure, self-reliance, and compassion.|
|The revised example is simply the [slightly edited] last sentence of the original wordy and vague paragraph. This clear, direct thesis statement helps the student and reader focus on the task at hand. The blueprint is very short — just a list of three terms; but even that is enough to communicate how the author is going to try to support these claims.|
Varieties of Blueprints
These are all acceptable ways to blueprint in a thesis statement.
|Renting a new apartment during college is exciting because it promotes independence, rewards responsibility, and allows creativity.|
|This is one sentence, with commas separating each blueprint item.
|Going to college is a good idea; it is intellectually stimulating, it creates responsibility, and it will provide security for the future.|
|This is one sentence with a semicolon to separate the thesis from the blueprint.
|Taking Professor Jerz’s Technical writing course is a wise choice. It focuses on correct grammar. It allows students to gain experience in the outside world. And it permits students to budget their time.|
|This example is a bit choppy — here, having a separate sentence for each point is pretty much a waste of words. (But see revision, below.)
|Taking Professor Jerz’s Technical writing course is a wise choice. It focuses on one of Jerz’s favorite things: correct grammar. It amplifies textbook knowledge by providing students with valuable experiences outside the classroom. And it forces students to learn time management – a skill that many college students lack.|
|This example is a bit more complex — the sentences which introduce the blueprint items are actually delivering some of the paper’s argument; hence, there’s a reason why each point needs a separate sentence.A student who has nothing more to say about a point than, for instance, “time management is a skill that many college students lack” is not going to want to give away that one idea in the blueprint; instead, he or she will try to create an entire paragraph around that one idea.The result will be wordy and boring. By contrast, a student who can slip an interesting observation into the blueprint, and then follow up with even moreintelligent and insightful things in the body of the paper, is demonstrating much more advanced academic writing skill.|
Use Parallel Structure
The order of the points in the blueprint should perfectly parallel the points in the essay.
If you say you are going to talk about “ships, shoes, and sealing wax,” but your essay starts with “sealing wax,” then your blueprint is distorted.
Note: I am amazed at how many students make this easily-correctible mistake. –DGJ
The phrasing of the points in the blueprint should all follow the same pattern.
Here is an example of a distorted (or unparalleled) blueprint structure:
|Taking Professor Jerz’s Technical Writing course is a wise choice because it focuses on correct grammar and allowing students to gain experience in the outside world. Students are also permitted to budget their time.|
|What is wrong with this example? How could it be fixed?Here are a few reasons the above example is inappropriate:
Note: A thesis statement amounts to nothing if the paper is not completely focused on that main point. Proper blueprinting facilitates the coherency of the thesis throughout the rest of the essay.
05 Nov 2000; by Nicci Jordan, UWEC Junior
17 Jan 2001 — updated and expanded by Prof. Jerz
21 May 2002 — minor tweaks
23 Mar 2012 — modest updates
|Jordan and Jerz
A thesis statement is the main idea that your essay supports. The thesis statement has 3 main parts: thelimited subject, the precise opinion, and the blueprint.Hochstein, Jordan, and Jerz
A thesis reminder is a direct echo of the thesis statement. In a short paper, the topic sentence of each paragraph should repeat words or phrases from the thesis statement.
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(from Volkswagen Press Release) At the 42nd Annual
Meeting of Stockholders of Volkswagen AG in Hamburg, the most
economical car in the world is presented: the 1-litre car. The
prototype, which until now has been kept closely under wraps,
and which many people never believed could be built, was
driven under its own power from Wolfsburg to the Annual
Meeting in Hamburg. Before the Annual Meeting, the current
Chairman of the Board of Management, Dr. Ferdinand Piëch,
drove this research vehicle to Hamburg from the company's
headquarters at an average fuel consumption of 0.89 litres per
100 kilometres. This has once against impressively
demonstrated Volkswagen's position at the cutting edge of
The objective of developing a
roadworthy vehicle that consumes just 1.0 litre of fuel per
100 kilometres could not be achieved through compromise. All
existing technical solutions were examined, and in close
cooperation with numerous suppliers, replaced by better, and
principally lighter versions. The result is a vehicle that
looks more like a sports car than a typical research vehicle.
The conceptual necessity for a
small frontal area led to an unusually narrow and very flat
body form being chosen. The body was developed in a wind
tunnel, is 3.47 metres long, but just 1.25 metres wide and
just over a metre in height, and is made completely of carbon
fibre composites. To save weight, it is of course not painted.
The carbon-fibre-reinforced outer skin is tensioned over a
spaceframe that is not made of aluminium, but rather of
magnesium, which is even lighter.
The 1-litre car is powered by a
one-cylinder diesel engine, centrally positioned in front of
the rear axle and combined with an automated direct shift
gearbox. The crankcase and cylinder head of the 0.3-litre
engine are of an aluminium monobloc construction.
The naturally aspirated, direct-injection diesel engine
employs advanced high-pressure unit injection technology to
generate 6.3 kW (8.5 bhp) at 4,000 rpm. This gives the
vehicle, which weights just 290 kg, an astonishingly lively
Fuel consumption is a mere 0.99
litre per 100 kilometres. With a 6.5-litre tank, this gives a
range of some 650 kilometres without refuelling.
Due to the restriction of
space, it was not possible to adapt an existing gearbox. For
this reason, a compact, automated 6-speed gearbox is employed,
which is controlled from a turn switch in the cockpit.
Running gear made of
lightweight alloy, tyres that offer optimised rolling
resistance and 16-inch wheels made of extremely lightweight
composite material perfectly complement the economical drive
The interior is sportingly
simple in design, yet offers enough space for two people, who
can comfortably get in after folding back the turret-like
gullwing door. An extremely lightweight construction has also
been employed for the seats. The seat frames are made of
magnesium, and firm, yet comfortable fabric covers are used
instead of a classic upholstery.
Despite the lightweight
construction of all components, safety has been a major
element in all phases of the development of the 1-litre car.
For example, the concept vehicle's safety equipment includes
anti-lock brakes, ESP electronic stability program and a
driver's airbag. Deformation elements at the front end and the
spaceframe construction provide impact and roll-over
protection comparable to that of a GT racing car.
The sports-car-like design
demonstrates that Volkswagen's 1-litre car is not a spartan
research vehicle, but a high-tech special vehicle. It starts
with the special seating arrangement. The driver and passenger
sit centrally as if in a monoposto, but in tandem. The
mid-engine is installed transversely in front of the rear
axle. With its complex design (double wishbones at front,
DeDion suspension at rear) and combined with the low centre of
gravity and low overall vehicle weight, the lightweight
running gear results in very agile handling.
The project team have
impressively succeeded in combining driving pleasure with a
level of fuel consumption never seen before.
The 1-litre car also
incorporates numerous details of a practical and convenient
nature. For example, there is an easily accessible stowage
compartment with a capacity of 80 litres under a separate flap
in the rear; a reversing camera that helps when manoeuvring;
automatic locking/unlocking of the gullwing door and a starter
button in the cockpit that together allow keyless operation.
The concept of the 1-litre car
- four wheels, low height, with two seats in tandem - gives an
idea for a possible new family of vehicles, which could cover
new requirements ranging from the ultra-economical vehicle,
through the low-lost everyday touring vehicle for young people
to the high-performance sports supercar.
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I have a moss ball and java moss in my 20L and find that's alot of moss. Unless you really want a moss ball, you can probably get away with just the java moss. It'll grow well enough it'll start needing to be thinned out regularly. A floating plant is a good idea and they're good for removing excess nutrients, which will help keep your algae population in check.
I wouldn't buy a new light; the one you have is fine. More lighting nerdery below:
The importantthing to know is that plants uselight in the 450-700nm wavelength. Kelvin is largely for human benefit, but I think there's some correlation between it and depth of the tank. If you stay between 5K and 10K you should be okay (though I would be *REALLY* surprised if you could find a 10K bulb for a 5g tank). The lower the Kelvin, the more red the light will look and subsequently, the more it will affect the colors you perceive in your tank.
I would do a water test before you put it in. The reason pool filter sand is recommended is because:
- It's larger grained and less prone to stay suspended in your water column
- It's generally (always? I'm not sure about this) made of silica sand, which is chemically inert. Play sand seems to have an equal chance of being harvested from somewhere local and mineral composition of it can vary by region.
- This can complicate your water chemistry, though I don't know how much or whether it matters. (I'm an engineer by profession, so I tend to stick pretty closely to numbers)
It doesn't necessarily need to be a toothpick. You just want to basically jab the substrate to collapse any bubbles that are formed from anaerobic decomposition before they burp and send soil spewing into your water column.
With plants, you should be able to support a higher bioload, but I've done zero research on it. I generally just ignore snails as part of the bioload, though I just recently read that they can be massive ammonia producers when dead.
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I am looking for information on the lines of Maria Regina Ybarbo and John Cordova (also known as John Cordway, Cordiway,Cordaway.) They married in Nacogdoches in 1858. I believe that Maria Regina's parents were John Ybarbo (Ebarb) and Alafrances. She also had a brother Vetal Ybarbo who served in Regiment 27 of the Confederacy with John Cordway. I know that both families came from the Los Adaes area of Louisiana. Any new or corroborative information would be much appreciated.
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Retail sales in the U.S. increased in August by the most in six months, easing concern about a larger pullback in the biggest part of the economy.
The 0.9 percent gain followed a revised 0.6 percent advance in July that was smaller than initially reported, the Commerce Department said today in Washington. The median forecast of 84 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News called for an increase of 0.8 percent. Demand rose for automobiles and higher gas prices boosted receipts at service stations, while back-to-school sales slowed at department stores.
Higher food and fuel costs along with smaller gains in payrolls and wages may take a toll on household finances, making it challenging for merchants such as Kohl’s Corp. and Macy’s Inc. Labor-market weakness prompted Federal Reserve policy makers yesterday to take another step to spur the three-year expansion.
“You can take some encouragement from this but it’s probably not as strong as the headline number suggests,” said Millan Mulraine, a senior U.S. strategist at TD Securities in New York. “The price of gas will probably make a dent as it diverts from discretionary spending.”
Stock-index futures maintained gains as markets rallied around the world on the Fed’s bond-purchase program. The contract on the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index expiring in December rose 0.3 percent to 1,454 at 9:08 a.m. in New York.
A report from the Labor Department today showed average hourly earnings adjusted for inflation decreased 0.7 percent in August from the previous month, the biggest drop since June 2009. Real wages were unchanged from August 2011.
Consumer prices climbed 0.6 percent in August, the most since June 2009, as Americans paid more at the gas pump, the Labor Department also said.
Economists’ estimates in the Bloomberg survey ranged from increases of 0.3 percent to 1.5 percent.
Sales excluding automobiles and gasoline rose 0.1 percent, less than the 0.4 percent gain forecast in the survey. Seven of 13 major categories showed an increase last month.
Purchases increased 1.3 percent at automobile dealers, the most since February, after a 0.1 percent gain the prior month, today’s report showed. Retail purchases excluding autos climbed 0.8 percent, today’s report showed. Economists in the Bloomberg survey projected a gain of 0.7 percent.
Cars and light trucks sold at a 14.5 million annual rate in August, the industry’s strongest month since 2009, compared with a 14.1 million pace in July, Ward’s Automotive Group data show. Among U.S.-based carmakers, sales rose 10 percent at General Motors Co. and 14 percent at Chrysler Group LLC.
“Economic fundamentals remain modest but stable,” Jenny Lin, a senior U.S. economist at Ford, said during a Sept. 4 conference call. Ford car and light-truck sales rose 13 percent last month, more than estimated. “Consumer confidence is stable as compared to July. The housing sector shows signs of revival.”
Service-station sales, driven by higher gasoline prices, surged 5.5 percent in August, the most since November 2009. The Commerce Department’s figures aren’t adjusted for inflation. Regular-grade gas prices have climbed to an average of $3.87 per gallon, up 54 cents since the start of July, according to AAA, the nation’s largest motoring organization.
Demand at building-material establishments rose 1 percent. Today’s report showed core retail sales, the category used to calculate gross domestic product that excludes sales at auto dealers, building material stores and service stations, decreased 0.1 percent in August after a 0.8 percent rise.
Consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of the economy, rose at a 1.7 percent annual rate in the second quarter, the weakest pace since the third quarter of 2011, Commerce Department data show.
Spending fell 0.1 percent at clothing stores and 0.3 percent at general merchandise stores. Purchases at restaurants and furniture outlets increased.
In a bid to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment, the Federal Reserve yesterday said it will continue to buy mortgage debt and hold interest rates low at least through mid- 2015.
The economy added 96,000 workers in August, fewer than the 130,000 projected by the median forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent after 368,000 Americans left the workforce. Last week, the number of people filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose to their highest in almost two months.
Sales of home products still trying to recover from the recession that ended in June 2009. Industry sales have yet to return to their 2005 peak despite population gains, said Jim Black, chief financial officer of Mattress Firm Holdings Co. in Houston.
“Housing is starting to show some positive signs, but hasn’t rebounded and we haven’t seen consumer sentiment and or unemployment improve to the levels that we have seen pre- recession,” Black said on a Sept. 6 earnings call. “When the election cycle is over and there is less noise about the potential economy, we certainly see that there could be some tailwind in that. And we know that the consumers have been on the sidelines.”
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Recovery for All: May 2012
In honor of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 2012 (May 9), this issue of Recovery for All features personal stories and histories of experiences of youth and young adults involved in NAMI, current research in interest of better supporting the mental health of diverse youth and recent and upcoming new resources that aim to strengthen and empower youth.
Growing Up Strong with NAMI
by Destin Strauss, Stigma Buster and Advisory Member of the Board, NAMI Lexington (Ky.)
“Life happens and you have to stay strong as you go on the journey. I had to grow up quickly when my Mom suddenly stopped teaching in 2004 due to health issues. I started attending NAMI events in 2006 after my mom took Family-to-Family… I began to learn about mental illness and became a Stigma Buster… At age 12, I became active with Family-to-Family and the NAMI Family Support Group. I supported my mom's leadership roles and attempted to start a youth support group…” Click here to read the full story.
by Kim, former intern of NAMI Augusta (Ga.)
“My teenage years started off on a good foot, starting high school with a new perspective—a new start to a whole new life. For a little while the new experience welcomed me with open arms, then reality hit… I battled with major depression, anxiety disorder, slight multi-personality disorder, and other mental illness diagnoses. I was no longer the same girl… I had to create the will to live and that’s when I began to recover. As senior year came along I decided to expand on my personal experience and create a support group for my senior project.” Click here to read the full story.
Beacon of Light: My Path to Becoming a NAMI Leader
by Jinneh Dyson, Executive Director, NAMI Metropolitan Houston
“I knew that it was my passion and life calling to work with others that had been affected by mental illness. After many years working in the field, I realized that my voice and my story were needed in a different capacity. I was needed to advocate for others. In 2008 I started working as a director of education for a NAMI Oklahoma and soon after I was promoted to executive director, making me one of few African Americans in this leadership role and, being under 30, one of the youngest. After a recent move closer to my childhood home, I am now the executive director of NAMI Metropolitan Houston.” Click here to read the full story.
Supporting Students: Addressing Mental Health on College Campuses
by Dana Markey, program manager, NAMI
In an effort to equip colleges with this important information, NAMI recently completed a national survey of young adults living with mental illness currently enrolled in school or who were enrolled in the past five years… Among the major conclusions of the survey, stigma continues to be the number one barrier to accessing mental health services and supports for college students. Click here to read the full story.
Learning to Support LGBT Children’s Mental Health and Well-Being
by Caitlin Ryan, Ph.D., A.C.S.W., Director, Family Acceptance Project, San Francisco State University
While there are a range of support services for LGBT youth, few services have focused on the role or needs of families of LGBT adolescents, particularly families that are Spanish-speaking. This prompted and Dr. Rafael Diaz and myself to start the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) in 2002—the first research, education, family intervention and policy project to help ethnically and religiously diverse families support their LGBT children. FAP is affiliated with San Francisco State University. Our team has conducted the first in-depth research on what happens in Latino families when LGBT young people come out during adolescence. Click here to read the full story.
Getting Ready for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, July 2012
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month which offers organizations of all types and sizes a wonderful opportunity to create mental health awareness in diverse communities. This year we mark the fifth anniversary of this effort and our fourth year of NAMI’s partnership in celebration with the National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED). Along the way, many organizations have hosted a variety of events and activities in communities across the country. Join the celebration this year and bring awareness and much needed information to your community! Visit the NAMI web site to learn how this month was established in honor of best-selling author and mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell and to access resources such as an activity guide, logos, flyers and sample press releases.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Planning Webinar: June 5, 1 p.m. ET
In order to help you get started and to share ideas of activities you could implement, we will be hosting a planning webinar on Tuesday, June 5 at 1 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide strategies, tips and ideas you could use to mark the month. It will focus on social media related activities and on activities you could host at the community level. This will provide a broad array of options that you could implement. You will hear from people who have successfully implemented celebration activities before and who will share lessons learned. Register to receive participation details.
Let us know your plans!
Like us on Facebook and join the conversation! Post your plans to celebrate the month with the name of the activity, date and a web link to more information, photos or video, etc. Selected posts that receive the most comments or likes will be featured in our Celebration Webinar on July 10th at 1pm EST (save the date!) and elsewhere by the NNED and NAMI.
Must Watch Videos
In case you missed them...
- “That’s my people” a public service announcement developed at the 2011 National Intertribal Youth Summit
- Moving short videos feature NAMI African American and Latino leaders discussing personal experiences of mental health recovery and support with hope for all families and individuals living with mental illness to know how to find support through NAMI.
NAMI 2012 Convention is June 27-30
See you in Seattle!
- To take part in the “Heroes of Hope” national event sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, you can join in via live stream at www.samhsa.gov/children from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., EDT, on Wednesday, May 9. The event will honor young people in juvenile justice, child welfare, and education systems who have demonstrated resilience from trauma.
- Asian Pacific American Mental Health Day – May 10, first established in 2010 by the State of California and the City & County of San Francisco in align ment of Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
- NAMI 2012 Convention, “Think, Learn and Live: Wellness, Resiliency and Recovery,” June 27-30, Seattle Sheraton Hotel; Program information now available
- Alternatives Conference 2012, October 10-14, 2012, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront; Scholarship applications due June 5
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It’s hard for a lot of people, particularly on the right, to recognize that the conservative movement’s problems are mostly problems of success. The Republican Party’s problems are much more recognizable as the problems of failure, including the failure to recognize the limits of that movement’s success.
American conservatism began as a kind of intellectual hobbyist’s group with little hope of changing the broader society. Albert Jay Nock, the cape-wearing libertarian intellectual — he called himself a “philosophical anarchist” — who inspired a very young William F. Buckley Jr., argued that political change was impossible because the masses were rubes, goons, fools or sheep, victims of the eternal tendency of the powerful to exploit the powerless.
Buckley, who rightly admired Nock for many things, rightly disagreed on this point. Buckley trusted the people more than the intellectuals. Moreover, as Buckley’s friend Richard Weaver said, “ideas have consequences” and, consequently, it is possible to rally the public to your cause.
It took time. In an age when conservative books make millions, it’s hard to imagine how difficult it once was get a right-of-center book published. Henry L. Regnery, the founder of the publishing house that bears his name, started his venture to break the wall of groupthink censorship surrounding the publishing industry. With a few exceptions, Regnery was the only game in town for decades.
That’s hardly the case anymore. While there’s a higher bar for conservative authors at mainstream publishers (which remain overwhelmingly liberal), profit tends to trump ideology.
And publishing is a lagging indicator. In cable news, think tanks, talk radio and, of course, the Internet, conservatives have at least rough parity with, and often superiority to, liberals. It’s only in the legacy institutions — newspapers, the broadcast networks and most especially academia and Hollywood — where conservatism is still largely frozen out. Nonetheless, conservatism is a mass-market enterprise these days, for good and for ill.
The good is obvious. The ill is less understood. For starters, the movement has an unhealthy share of hucksters eager to make money from stirring rage, paranoia and an ill-defined sense of betrayal with little concern for the real political success that can only come with persuading the unconverted.
A conservative journalist or activist can now make a decent living while never once bothering to persuade a liberal. Telling people only what they want to hear has become a vocation. Worse, it’s possible to be a rank-and-file conservative without once being exposed to a good liberal argument. Many liberals lived in such an ideological cocoon for decades, which is one reason conservatives won so many arguments early on. Having the right emulate that echo chamber helps no one.
Ironically, the institution in which conservatives had their greatest success is the one most besieged by conservatives today: the Republican Party. To listen to many grassroots conservatives, the GOP establishment is a cabal of weak-kneed sellouts who regularly light votive candles to a poster of liberal Republican icon Nelson Rockefeller.
This is not only not true, it’s a destructive myth. The Rockefeller Republicans were purged from the GOP decades ago. Their high-water mark was in 1960, when the Goldwater insurgency was temporarily crushed. Richard Nixon agreed to run on a platform all but dictated by Rockefeller and to tap Rockefeller’s minion Henry Cabot Lodge as his running mate. When the forebears of today’s tea partiers threatened to stay home or bolt the party in 1960, Sen. Barry Goldwater proclaimed, “Let’s grow up, conservatives!”
It’s still good advice. It’s not that the GOP isn’t conservative enough, it’s that it isn’t tactically smart or persuasive enough to move the rest of the nation in a more conservative direction. Moreover, thanks in part to the myth that all that stands between conservatives and total victory is a philosophically pure GOP, party leaders suffer from a debilitating lack of trust — some of it well earned — from the rank and file.
But politics is about persuasion, and a party consumed by the need to prove its purity to its base is going to have a very hard time proving anything else to the rest of the country.
Jonah Goldberg is the author of the new book “The Tyranny of Clichés.” You can write to him at JonahsColumn@aol.com, or via Twitter @JonahNRO.
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Foods That Can Wreck Your Mood
Migraines? Bad moods? Even swollen ankles! This is what could happen to you from the following foods:
Potato Chips: They’re filled with a certain kind of fat that blocks the brain chemicals that make you feel good.
Holiday Ham: Ham comes from factory farms where pigs are pumped full of antibiotics. The hams are also injected with sugar, salt, fillers and nitrate preservatives that can trigger low moods, migraines and even swollen ankles.
Soda: These drinks turn to fat inside our bodies, sending our moods plummeting after the initial sugar rush.
Bagels: These big hunks of refined carbs result in major energy crashes before lunchtime.
Peantus; High in sodium and additives such as monosodium glutamate (MSG), peanuts have been linked to migraines, weakness, burning sensations, wheezing, and difficulty breathing in some people.
No wonder I’ve been feeling like crap!
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Thus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. When Moses turned again into the camp, his assistant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, would not depart from the tent.
Moses said to the LORD, “See, you say to me, ‘Bring up this people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.’ Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people.” (Exodus 33:11-13)
I Know Thee By Name; I have Engraven Thee Upon The Palms Of My Hands
Above we see that Moses, the prophet and lawgiver whom God raised up to lead His chosen people Israel out of bondage and into the promised land, desired a close relationship with the Lord. He not only had an intimate walk with God, but he was also graciously granted a relationship where he and the Lord would actually converse with one another face to face! Here’s a bit of important background about what had been going on around the time described in our text. Moses, whom the Bible informs us in Numbers 12:3 was very meek (KJV) and a very humble man (NASB) had been up on Mount Sinai for 40 days as Yahweh Elohim, the LORD God Himself, gave His Law to His humble servant.
However, while Moses was gone the Israelites had grown impatient and had begun to rebel against the prophet. In a similar fashion we’re seeing something similar today with evangelicalism turning away from sola Scriptura, the final authoority of the Bible, in favor of corrupt Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism. But as we know from the Master, the Lord Jesus, to rebel against those whom God sends to speak for Him is to actually rebel against the Lord Himself — “The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me” (Luke 10:16).
Now because Moses had been away so long the Hebrew people began to do things their own way, and started running their lives the way they wanted to, instead of the way their Creator had commanded them to. This is a also vivid picture of our own day: Our Great Shepherd, Jesus Christ, has been away for a long time; and today the unbelieving pagans are busy doing what was right in his own eyes (cf. Judges 17:6). And sadly, many who would call themselves Christians in the Emerging Church are busy imitating them as well. In Exodus 33:5 we read of God’s anger against this rebellious people — For the LORD had said to Moses, “Say to the people of Israel, ‘You are a stiff-necked people; if for a single moment I should go up among you, I would consume you.’”
But Moses, instead of causing division among his people—his congregation as it were—and rather than being “holier than thou,” humbly identified himself with this flock he’d been called to shepherd and interceded on their behalf in prayer to the Lord. This type of identification with, and intercession for, God’s people is something that you will see over and over from Yahweh’s true prophets in the Old Testament. No matter how much spiritual insight we may feel we have, we need always remember, but for the grace of God we ourselves would be those for whom we’re interceding (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:10).
Now let me draw your attention to the “b part,” or the last part of verse 12 above. Moses says to the Lord — “you have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.’” The King James Version says — “I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in My sight.” Now to us the phrase, “I know you by name” may sound a little odd; but to the Hebrew people, to know someone “by name” signified an intimate personal relationship. As professor of Semitic Languages and Old Testament Dr. Walter Kaiser points out, “I know you by name” (v.12) is tantamount to saying, “I have singled you out” or “I have chosen/selected you.” And this is also a picture of the relationship that we as Christians have with God as well; He knows each of us by name, having singled us out from the world.
In fact Ephesians 1:4 says that the Lord — chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. So even though sometimes people think: “I’m not that important; God is too big and too remote to really hear my prayers,” the Scripture we just read in Ephesians clearly tells us that every Christian has been specifically chosen by God because He knows each of us by name. Why, even the very hairs of your head are all numbered as Jesus tells us in Luke 12:7. And granted, for some of us this numbering of the hairs grows easier as it disappears.
Yes, beloved of God we do live in troubling times. But no matter how difficult your current trial may be, or whatever you may have done since you were born again, you can trust that God still knows thee by name; and if you will but turn from your sin, it’s not too late for you to begin all over again (cf. 1 John 1:9). And don’t you ever forget how very precious you are to the Lord; so much so dear Christian, that He wrote your name on His palms at his crucifixion (cf. Isaiah 49:16), and those nail-scarred hands of Christ Jesus are vivid proof of His love for all eternity!
Today, may you hear the voice of the Lord as He says to you, “Welcome home.”
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North Carolina's State Capitol is one of the Nation's most intact examples of a Greek Revival public building. Built of local stone, the building replaced the previous stuccoed-brick State House destroyed by fire in 1831. Ithiel Town and Alexander Jackson Davis of New York served as principal architects, while the supervising architect, David Paton from Scotland, is credited with much of the interior's design. The cornerstone of the building was laid July 4, 1833. To haul locally quarried granite to the building site, an experimental wooden-track railway was developed, using mule power to pull the cars. In the spring of 1840 the building was completed. The final cost exceeded $530,000--more than six times the state's 1840 revenue.
All branches of state government were housed in the Capitol until the Supreme Court moved into its own building in 1888. The General Assembly met in the Capitol until 1963, when it moved into the Legislative Building. Offices of the Governor and Secretary of State remain in the building. While several remodelings and additions to the building have been suggested over the years, actual changes have been minimal. Recent work has restored the original senate and house chambers. The North Carolina State Capitol is a designated Raleigh Historic Landmark.
The North Carolina State Capitol, a National Historic Landmark, is located on Capitol Square in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The building is open Monday-Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; closed Sundays and most major state holidays. Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation. Guided tours are offered Saturday at 11:00am and 2:00pm. The grounds are open at all times. Call 919-733-4994 or visit the capitol's website for further information. The North Carolina State Capitol has also been documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey.
The North Carolina State Capitol is the subject of an online lesson plan produced by Teaching with Historic Places, a National Park Service program that offers classroom-ready lesson plans on properties listed in the National Register. To learn more, visit the Teaching with Historic Places home page.
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Conflict continues to take toll on civilians in AfghanistanListen /
Civilians continue to be killed and injured in the conflict involving Taliban insurgents and the NATO-backed government in Afghanistan, according to a report issued on Wednesday.
In its 2012 midyear report on the protection of civilians, the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says that more than 1, 100 civilians have been killed and over 1, 900 others injured.
It says that 925 of these people were women or children, representing 30 per cent of all casualties.
James Rodehaver, acting-Chief of the Human Rights Unit of UNAMA says the report shows that civilians continue to be disproportionately impacted by the armed conflict despite a reduction in civilian casualties.
"The number of civilians killed or injured as a result of the fighting has actually reduced by 15 per cent in the first six months of this year if you compare it to the same period of last year. The reduction in civilian casualties is, of course, welcome but we are afraid that these gains are very fragile and that they do not reflect a real move towards ending the fighting or towards a negotiated peace process."
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The study, published in the Nature Medicine journal shows that carnitine substances in red meat can be decomposed by bacteria in the intestine. This could lead to increase in cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease. (more…)
Jogging or running could be said as a favorite exercise for most people. Without requiring a lot of equipment and cost, jogging effectively improve health care quality. But, if you like jogging, you should notice the rhythm and duration.
Studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia, shows, excess rhythm and duration like marathon running, actually increase the risk of permanent heart damage. (more…)
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'The Pill' May Reduce Asthma Symptoms
FRIDAY Nov. 13, 2009 -- Women with asthma may notice that their asthma symptoms get worse at certain times of the month. Now, a new study confirms that fluctuating female hormone levels appear to affect airway inflammation, but oral contraceptives might help ease those changes.
In women who were not using birth control pills, the study found that increased levels of estrogen were associated with decreased levels of exhaled nitric oxide -- indicating decreased airway inflammation. In these same women, increased levels of progesterone were associated with increased levels of exhaled nitric oxide, indicating increased airway inflammation.
However, birth control pills lessen dramatic hormone fluctuations, and researchers didn't find differences in asthma symptoms throughout the month for women who took them.
"This study is a first step in looking at the relationship between hormones and asthma," said the study's lead author, Dr. Piush Mandhane, an assistant professor of pediatric pulmonology at the University of Alberta in Canada. The findings might be of use in managing asthma among premenopausal women, the researchers said.
"Among women not on oral contraceptives, we did have changes in exhaled nitric oxide that were related to estrogen and progesterone levels. We didn't have an association with estrogen and progesterone in women on oral contraceptives," said Mandhane.
Results of the study are published in the November issue of the journal Chest.
Mandhane said that because many women report a change in asthma symptoms related to menstrual cycles, it's often assumed that there is an association. But, he said, the relationship between hormonal fluctuations and asthma symptoms hasn't been well-studied.
The current study included 17 women. Eight were on birth control pills that contained estrogen and progesterone. The average age of the women using oral contraceptives was 25.5, while the average age of the women not taking birth control pills was 37.5.
Three of the women in the group not on birth control reported experiencing menstrual-cycle related asthma prior to the study, while just one woman in the birth control group did.
The researchers gathered daily information about symptoms and conducted blood tests to measure estrogen and progesterone levels, performed spirometry (a lung function test) and took measurements of exhaled nitric oxide. They also conducted allergy tests, via skin pricks every other day.
They found that women who didn't take birth control pills had an average exhaled nitric oxide level of 48.2 parts per billion (ppb), while those on oral contraceptives had an average level of 27 ppb. In women who weren't taking oral contraceptives, each increase in estrogen levels was associated with a decrease in exhaled nitric oxide, while each increase in progesterone was associated with an increase in exhaled nitric oxide. That means when progesterone levels are elevated (before menstruation), asthma symptoms are likely to be worse.
Progesterone increases also aggravated allergy symptoms, with more severe allergic reactions evident on skin prick tests when progesterone levels were elevated.
The researchers didn't find any statistically significant differences in allergic reactions during the month for women on birth control pills.
Mandhane said that "birth control works by flattening out the fluctuations in hormone levels," and that's likely why there weren't many differences in asthma symptoms for women taking birth control pills.
"Hormones do play a role," said Mandhane, "and women need to be aware that there's a potential relationship between their asthma symptoms and their menstrual cycles."
Dr. Jennifer Appleyard, chief of allergy and immunology at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, said that this study "lends credence to the fact that asthma is affected by hormones. This is definitely not something women should just write off. It's not just all in their minds."
But she also pointed out that this was a small study, and that the women in each group were very different from each other. "There were a lot of older women in one group who took more asthma medication. It's not really comparing apples to apples," she said.
Because birth control pills can have some serious side effects, Appleyard said she would not advise someone to go on oral contraceptives just to help their asthma. However, if a woman notices a difference in her symptoms throughout her menstrual cycle, she may want to talk to her doctor about increasing her asthma medications during that particular time in her cycle, she said.
To learn more about asthma, visit the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Posted: November 2009
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Q: What is the plan for future development in Plainfield?
A: The plan for future development in Plainfield is called the "Comprehensive Plan" and can be found under Available Ordinances. The Comprehensive Plan provides the location for recommended land uses twenty years into the future until the year 2025. It is an effort to have managed, controlled growth so that conflicting land uses are generally not located next to one another. It also provides a Transportation Plan that recommends road improvements needed to handle future growth. Other important elements of the Comprehensive Plan are guides for future housing needs, employment needs, commercial needs, recreational needs and how utilities can be provided. The Future Land Use Map can be viewed by clicking on Planning Maps under Available Ordinances.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Llama Llama Missing Mama
Llama Llama Missing Mama by Anna Dewdney
Anna Dewdney has written another Llama book and after reading it aloud I had a student declare that it was her favorite in the picture book series. I think this title is really relevant to K-1 kids because it is about Llama missing mom while at her first day of school. Llama begins her day a bit shy and unsure. She goes through the school day a bit hesitant about all the new routines when suddenly she misses her Mama. Little Llama's sadness is interrupted when a group of friends say..."Llama, llama, please don't fuss. Have some fun and play with us! Llama's sad day turns around when she realizes just how much she loves her Mama and her new school. This will be a great book for the beginning of the year! Right now it fits nicely into our basket of books that rhyme. With three in this series, next year it may need a basket of its own!
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Below is a list of the most common ingredients available in August, along with tips and healthy recipes you can make with them. Availability varies from state to state, so check Field to Plate's Seasonal Lookup Guide and the National Resources Defense Council's Local Food Guide to see what's freshest near you.
Seasonal Produce Guide
You've heard it time and again, but it's worth repeating: Eat locally. It's better for the environment (fewer natural resources wasted and less pollution, contributing to fewer incidents of respiratory illnesses, among other dangers) and for you (fresher, tastier and healthier).
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In his recent book entitled The Righteous Mind, Jonathan Haidt argues that decent, honest, intelligent people can come to opposite conclusions on public issues.
Mr. Haidt, is a self-proclaimed liberal, active Democrat and moral psychologist at the University of Virginia. In his book, he maintains that political attitudes are extensions of our moral reasoning and that our moral responses are basically instinctual, despite our personal attempts to rationalize them. He says, “Today’s political parties are more hysterical on their sacred issues. For the right, it’s taxes. For the left, it’s the sacred issues of race and gender. Our moral instincts are tribal, adaptive, intuitive and shaped by evolution to strengthen ‘us’ against “them.”
Mr. Haidt also argues that demographic curves are very hard to bend, and unless something changes in Europe in this century, Europe will become a Muslim continent. He adds, “Let me say it more diplomatically: Most religions are tribal to some degree. Islam, in its holy books, seems more so. Christianity has undergone a ‘reformation’ and gotten some distance from its holy books to allow many different lives to flourish in Christian societies, and this has not happened in Islam.”
You would think that most historians could see this Islamic distinction. Ronald Reagan in his speech before the British parliament in 1982 said, “If history teaches us anything, it teaches self-delusion in the face of unpleasant facts is folly.”
What Mr. Haidt is saying, is that Islam has been less “syncretistic” over the last 1,400 years than Christianity — or to put it in simple terms, Islam is less capable of reconciling opposing views, as expressed and demonstrated by the prophet Muhammad, through al-hijra and jihad — those being the “migration” and “holy war” of the Islamic proselytizing process. This is process Muhammad and his faithful brutally demonstrated throughout the Middle East, after he was forced to move from Mecca to Yathrib (Medina) in the 622 AD.
From here, Muhammad and his faithful conquered all by force and executed the Jews, who had been in Yathrib since 600 B.C. These were the same Jews who had welcomed him into their city with open arms.
Consider the testimony of Mr. Ayrd Jamaluddin, who wrote “Political Islam and the Battle of Najaf” in the July 17 edition of the Wall Street Journal. Mr. Jamaluddin, a former member of the Iraqi parliament and Shiite said, “We are living through a turning point in the history of religion. Islam, the faith held by more than a billion people, is a declining civilization. Political Islam is the new faith replacing it. The transformation began with Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s revolution in Iran in 1979. Khomeini was a product of the old traditional Islam. … Khomeini wanted to use religion as a weapon for achieving his political ambitions.” He goes on to say, “Khomeinism is based on a doctrine called Willayat al-faqih, or ‘government by religious scholar.’ Shariah Law is its foundation.
Prof. Bill Andrews uses the term “some” to describe the rapidly growing number of traditional Islamists that he referred to in his Aug. 2 Herald column entitled “Shariah Law’s many Interpretations.” The Islamist “faithful” are governed by the elaborate, inhumane legal system of Shariah Law that comes from Q’uran and the Hadith. This Shariah-based Islamist practice of the law is issued through Fatwas (rulings of Islamic scholars), and include honor killings, female genital mutilation, hygiene, sexual purity of women, gender apartheid, forced or child marriages, polygamy, death for conversion, instant divorce for men, stoning for adultery, cutting off hands and feet for misdemeanor crimes, whipping, flogging and beatings for minor violations of the law. To see the affect on real human beings, visit www.womenagainstshariah.com, and look at hundreds of examples of what a real boogey man under our bed does. This is not, loving your neighbor, as yourself.
After World War II, the liberal political leadership throughout Europe made the conscientious decision to promote a multi-cultural society through expanded immigration. Over the last 50 years the result has been transforming. Today’s Europe has more than 56 million Muslim’s within its borders. The birth rate of the “faithful” is 2.5 times that of non-Muslim. A 2006 European Pew Center survey found 35 percent of the French Muslims and 25 percent of the British and Spanish Muslims believed that suicide bombing against innocent civilians is justified in defense of Islam. 40 percent of the British Muslims believe British law should be replaced with Shariah law. In the Netherlands, 48 percent of Muslim’s believe that Osama bin Laden and his followers were justified in their attacks on America on 9/11/01. In America, we don’t know how many Muslims live here, because the US census doesn’t collect this data. We do know that before 1960 there were only 52 mosques in the US. Today there are over 1200 in the US, and more going up every week.
This sounds like a lot more than “some” Muslims being traditionalists and it sounds like more than an irrational fear of a five year old that’s frightened by an imaginary boogey man under the bed. It sounds like in Europe at least, the boogey man is in the child’s bed and he’s not there to cuddle or alleviate those real fears.
Mike Bennett is a retired autoworker who resides in Spring Hill. E-mail him at email@example.com.
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More than 80 percent of crop insurance protects farm revenues, regardless of crop yields. No drought or flood or plague of locusts is required for the policies to pay off. (CHICAGO TRIBUNE 2001)
It's hard to imagine a duller subject than crop insurance, and that suits the farm lobby just fine. If the facts about the billions of taxpayer dollars being wasted on this boondoggle were widely known, no one would stand for it.
Perhaps because it's poorly understood, crop insurance is on the verge of being expanded in the 2012 Farm Bill. Lawmakers evidently see it as a way to stuff more money into the pockets of favored constituents whose pockets already are overflowing.
Unlike practically every other sector of the economy, farming is awash in profits. The embarrassment of riches has made it difficult to justify any of the usual farm subsidies, especially in light of runaway budget deficits. Big agriculture and its supporters have settled on crop insurance as the means to keep federal dollars flowing.
It's not too late to stop it.
You might assume that crop insurance is designed to insure farmers against a poor crop. Not so.
More than 80 percent of crop insurance protects farm revenues, regardless of crop yields. No drought or flood or plague of locusts is required for the policies to pay off. A farm might have a bumper crop, but if commodity prices fall short of its projections, it still could be eligible to collect on its crop insurance. The coverage can be used to guarantee that these private businesses lock in a profit.
Any business would love insurance like that, but it would be unaffordable. It would be too expensive for farmers too, were it not for Uncle Sam. The federal government heavily subsidizes crop insurance. So farmers sign up for top-of-the-line policies that cost much more than they would spend if they had to pay for it themselves.
Over the past decade, taxpayers have committed $60 billion to crop insurance, according to an Iowa State University analysis. Of that money, about $30 billion was paid back to farmers who collected on their policies. The rest went to private insurance companies and their richly compensated agents. So $1 is being siphoned off for every $1 in net benefits delivered. That amounts to a $30 billion windfall for the crop-insurance middleman.
It came from you, taxpayers. You're being ripped off.
The scale of the ripoff is growing year after year. In 2002, the federal government spent $1.7 billion on crop insurance premium subsidies. By 2011, it was spending $7.4 billion. Crop insurance has become America's biggest farm subsidy.
Last month, the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a 2012 Farm Bill that would expand crop insurance. Among the goals: Cover the deductible that farmers now have to cover themselves before collecting on their policies, and add a new crop-insurance program for cotton growers.
The Iowa State analysis showed that crop insurance already is so costly that it would be cheaper for taxpayers to give it away. We're not recommending that government give any business free insurance. But the facts reveal just how much money is being wasted:
By cutting out the middleman, the government could furnish every row-crop farmer in America with free insurance in the event yields fall short. The policies would not guarantee revenues. They would cover crop losses, at the full market price — providing the robust "safety net" that farmers claim is all they ever wanted. Compared to the current system, handing out yield insurance would save taxpayers $6 billion over 10 years. It would deliver $5.6 billion more in benefits to producers over the same period, the Iowa State report calculated.
Besides wasting taxpayer money, agricultural subsidies like crop insurance distort the marketplace and ultimately weaken American agriculture. When government shields an industry from the consequences of market forces, it creates what's called "moral hazard." We've seen it in banking: Traders were encouraged to make big bets that enriched them when they paid off, and led to federal bailouts when they didn't.
When crop insurance guarantees a profit on every planted acre, farmers face moral hazard too. The excessive coverage tends to reward poor land stewardship, conservation abuses and insurance fraud — problems that would barely exist if farmers had to personally bear more risk.
A few senators have proposed limits on crop insurance, including Sen. Dick Durbin, the Illinois Democrat, and Sen. Tom Coburn, the Oklahoma Republican. They are expected to offer an amendment that would cap the total amount of premium subsidies a single farm would receive. We support their efforts, and urge lawmakers in the House, who are still formulating their version of the Farm Bill, to do a better job protecting taxpayers and saving a pampered industry from itself.
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Friendships are some of your child's most important relationships. These friendships can help teach communication skills, self-confidence, and a sense of self and belonging. Get to know your child's friends and their parents, and be sure to communicate your expectations and ground rules for your child when they are with their friends.
© Copyright 2009 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved.
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The rod protects the tank from rusting out and rupturing prematurely (it is sacrificial to corrosive agents in the water). If you remove it, it may stop the odor, but expect the tank to rust through quickly. If your tank is in a location where a major water leak could cause substantial damage, I would NOT remove the anode rod.
I have seen some postings about anode rods made of other metals (like aluminum) which may solve the odor problem. Ask around, but do not leave the rod out entirely.
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The fragments can then be assembled into a larger molecule that better fills up the target protein’s binding pocket.
“It’s a modular approach to drug discovery. In principle, it’s like screening a much larger library of compounds,” explains Fesik. “And you’re tailoring the molecule for binding to
This method, he says, “is a great way to create molecules that have never been made before and therefore would not have been found in a traditional high-throughput screen.”
And clinical trials are now bearing out the utility of this strategy. A drug candidate that
targets a protein (called Bcl2) involved in programmed cell death (apoptosis) – which Fesik developed at Abbott using fragment-based drug design – is now entering Phase II clinical trials and showing promise against some lymphomas, leukemias and other cancer types.
“It’s a great strategy,” says Marnett. “The targets he is going after are ones that others have tried and failed. This is exactly the kind of thing we should be doing.”
Having an industry-like drug development capability – and the expertise of a leader in the field of drug discovery – will also help other Vanderbilt cancer researchers take their findings about drug targets a step beyond what had been previously available in academia.
Marnett’s lab, for example, has identified a molecule that helps cancer cells ward off toxic stressors like chemotherapy. Cancer cells tend to evolve ways to escape the body’s natural immune defenses that would otherwise kill them off. Marnett’s target is, interestingly, a chaperone protein that binds to the Bcl2
proteins that Fesik worked on previously at Abbott.
“We believe that by eliminating this
chaperone – and we’re hoping to do that with drug-like molecules – that the cancer cells will become sensitive to compounds like the Bcl2 antagonist (drug developed at Abbott),” says Marnett, who also directs the A. B. Hancock Jr. laboratories, Vanderbilt’s first cancer research lab founded in 1972.
Industrious in academia
But why would researchers at an academic institution be able to accomplish what industry has not been able to?
Because, Fesik says, Vanderbilt has assembled the infrastructure – including strong
centers in structural biology, chemical biology, imaging and proteomics – to go after these high-risk, undruggable targets.
“At Vanderbilt, I can carry these studies out and do things that might be against the ‘dogma’ about what’s doable and not doable. It’s a great environment to do high quality, innovative science and, in particular, cancer drug discovery,” he says.
“Even though (drugging these targets) might be technically challenging, if we get it, it will affect the lives of many patients.”
The hope is to, in time, establish a formal cancer drug discovery program similar to Vanderbilt’s Program in Drug Discovery in neuroscience. It may take time – and additional funding – to realize that dream.
But this is exactly what academia should be doing, says Marnett.
“In the area of drug discovery, (academia) should not try to replicate what’s going on in industry – because the resources are just so totally different – but we should be looking at projects that are very high risk and relatively low cost. We can take things up to a point, but it all comes down to resources.”
Marnett predicts that Vanderbilt’s cancer drug discovery efforts will show real results on fairly short order.
“I think we can definitely get drug candidates that work in animals. And once you’ve got something that works in an animal and have validated your target, that’s a pretty valuable package (for a drug company to then license and continue developing),” he says.
With Fesik’s focus on cancer drugs coupled with the existing research infrastructure at Vanderbilt, “we’ve now got all the tools in place,” says Marnett.
“We will test new therapeutic hypotheses, and we’ll definitely have molecules that will get as far as the clinic. I can’t promise they’re going to work in the clinic. But I’m very convinced that Vanderbilt has the strongest academic drug discovery program in the country.”
Fesik agrees that the potential exists to make important advances in cancer drug discovery. That’s why he chose to leave industry and come to Vanderbilt.
“What’s driving me the most is the dramatic effects we may be able to have
on the lives of cancer patients,” Fesik says. “The only thing that can stop this is the lack of funding.”
“We want to do risky things. The reason the pharmaceutical industry is
successful from a monetary viewpoint is that they don’t. They can still make money with less risk,” Fesik explains. “But we’re not a company. We have different goals. However, to succeed at reaching our goals we need additional funding from the outside.”
Tailor-made drugs on the menu
Fesik’s fragment-based drug design, which essentially “tailors” a drug compound to fit a target protein, goes hand-in-hand with the goal of personalized medicine, which “tailors” therapy to fit the particular genetic profile of an individual’s cancer.
For decades, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation have been the gold standard treatments for cancer. But they are essentially “one-size-fits-all” treatments.
One of the most important advances in recent years has been the development of targeted therapies – drugs designed to kill only cells with particular molecular malfunctions as opposed to the less discriminating assault of traditional chemotherapy and radiation (which tend to kill all rapidly dividing cells).
These targeted drugs – like Iressa, Tarceva and Erbitux – have certainly helped some cancer patients live longer, but most
targeted therapies only work in a small percentage of patients. And, when they do work, they seem to add only another few weeks to months of disease-free survival.
The disappointing results – again due to the fact that no two cancers are the same – highlight the importance of developing new anti-cancer drugs that will allow physicians more options in achieving truly personalized cancer care.
“Personalized medicine was a fantasy a few years ago because we didn’t have much targeted therapy,” Fesik says. “It didn’t much matter whether you could determine what is driving the tumor if you have nothing to offer the patient that takes advantage of that knowledge.”
Now that more and more targeted therapies are being developed – and hopefully several more that Fesik and colleagues will add to
the list – personalized medicine seems within our reach.
“In the future, you could envision that you would diagnose the patient – not by tissue type but by the genetics – and then you would have this arsenal of weapons that you could use to treat the specific genetic malfunctions that are keeping the tumor alive,” he says. “These are exciting times in cancer research as we get one step further to effectively treat cancer patients with new,
For more information about the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology, see: www.vanderbilt.edu/vicb
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The Minibot is an Arduino-compatible platform which makes it ideal for people just learning to program as well as experienced Arduino users. And since it's built on the ProtoSnap architecture, once you've exhausted the potential of the kit as-is, you can break it apart and use the components to make other robots.
The ProtoSnap Minibot is designed to act as a versatile platform for teaching and learning robotics by providing an Arduino-compatible controller, motor controller board, IR proximity sensors and lots of prototyping space all on one simple board. It even comes pre-programmed with a simple obstacle-avoidance sketch which calibrates the IR sensors to the ambient light then rolls forward until it detects a wall, then turns and keeps on going.
This kit comes with everything you need to get your Minibot up and running, including an assembly guide with step-by-step instructions. You can also check out the tutorial below!
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Schematic design DEV-11012
Choose a currency below to display product prices in the selected currency.
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Growing slums ‘face water crisis’
Rapid urbanisation in developing nations threatens to trigger a water and sanitation crisis in quickly expanding slums, a report has warned.
Charity WaterAid said chronic water shortages in many of the world’s slums were being exacerbated by the arrival of millions of people each week.
Populations in developing nations are set to triple over the next 30 years.
The authors called on the international community to take urgent action to tackle the problem.
“Sanitation and water are integral to urban development and yet there is no coherent commitment by governments and donors to address this crisis,” said Timeyin Uwejamomere, the report’s author.
“It needs to be given the highest priority and recognition that water and sanitation brings massive health, education and economic benefits.”
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A couple of weeks ago John Baldessari graced the stage of the Bing Theater in conversation with LACMA’s director, Michael Govan. The talk was part of The Director’s Series, which has previously seen Govan in conversation with, among others, Chris Burden, Jorge Pardo, Robert Irwin, and Jeff Koons (many of which you can see in full in our Screening Room). The next one, by the way, will be with Barbara Kruger. (The event is free but tickets are required. But if you want my advice—if you find that the event is sold out, take a risk and try the standby line on the night of.)
The entire Baldessari conversation was really interesting, giving a brief overview of the artist’s career and whetting appetites for the retrospective of his work that will go on view here next year (and is opening next week at the Tate Modern). One segment that got my mind working was their discussion of his text paintings, which involve Baldessari using text written by someone else and then painted onto the canvas by a sign painter. Their discussion of what makes something “art” only begins here; if you’ve got the time, watch the conversation in full.
Another moment in the talk stuck out at me as well, since not long before Allison had done her series of posts on keeping tabs on the art collection. In her post about the backs of paintings, which contain documentation of everywhere they’ve been, one commenter asked what happens when the back of the painting is filled up. Baldessari clearly wrestled with that same problem at least once, and came up with a worthy solution:
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The RAF's V-bomber force consisted of three high peformance strategic bombers, the Valient, Victor and Vulcan forming the United Kingdom's strategic nuclear strike force duing the 1950s and 1960s. Under the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) system, the aircraft could be scrambled in under 2 minutes in response to an attack. This was made possible using a system called "Mass Rapid Startup" which allowed the entire aircraft and all 4 engines to be started with one button. The Vulcan was armed first with the fission weapon Blue Danube, superseded by the thermonuclear Yellow Sun.
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Mary Martin wonders if her readers have some advice for helping a vegetarian friend go vegan. Her hang-up is cheese. She just loves cheese (Mary’s friend, not Mary).
How many times have you heard that before? “I’d go vegan except I just love cheese too much.” The answer is simple: get that far. If someone says they can’t give up cheese, tell them to forget about the cheese, work on everything else. They can probably stop eating pigs, cows, chickens, and fish. So get that far. Become a lacto-vegetarian.
Then later, bring up the cheese again. Most people change gradually, not quickly. So if they’re not ready to go 100% vegan overnight, help them ease into veganism slowly. Once they’ve gotten to the stage where they’re almost vegan, they just need to stop eating cheese, you can give them suggestions.
Here are my suggestions for overcoming cheese:
- Read The China Study. The health argument against dairy products is strong. It helped convince me to ditch dairy for good.
- Remind yourself that cheese is very similar to butter – it’s mostly fat and if consumed, should be consumed in very small amounts. That can help you wean yourself off.
- You can order vegan “cheese” products online and have them shipped if you don’t have a store that sells vegan “cheeses.” For blue cheese and gouda, I’d suggest the brand Shreese. For mozzarella I suggest the brand Teese. For feta I recommend the brand Sunergia.
- Give it up cold turkey. It’s a bad habit like smoking.
- Don’t be too hard on yourself at first. If you slip up, it’s fine, just get back on the wagon.
- I’ve heard the book, “Breaking the Food Seduction” by Dr. Neal D. Barnard is good for this purpose. He talks about addictive foods: sugar, chocolate, and… cheese! Many vegans tell me it helped them stop eating cheese.
And of course, there’s the humane discussion. Mary says, “Sending her to HumaneMyth won’t necessarily help, but I suppose it can’t hurt.” Likewise, HumaneFacts could be persuasive. Or videos like these ones:
What are your thoughts? How did you give up cheese? What would you say to someone who says, “I’d go vegan except I just love cheese too much.”
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Inventory Management isn't easy. If it were, more companies would be good at it. But being competent at managing your inventory isn't all that difficult either. It just requires that you invest the time to develop an understanding of the factors that should be affecting your inventory management decisions. Then use this understanding to start to put...
Inventory Management isn't easy. If it were, more companies would be good at it. But being competent at managing your inventory isn't all that difficult either. It just requires that you invest the time to develop an understanding of the factors that should be affecting your inventory management decisions. Then use this understanding to start to put together the calculations and decision logic you will use to manage your inventory. Explained. Calculations for forecasting, lot sizing, and safety stock are well known to the inventory management community, but are generally not understood to the level necessary to effectively use them. This lack of understanding results in incomplete calculations, incorrect inputs, flawed logic, or a fall-back to less effective, keep-it-simple approaches. Inventory Management Explained helps readers build a solid understanding of the key planning aspects of inventory management. It does this by clearly explaining what inventory management is, but then goes well beyond typical inventory management books by tearing apart the calculations and logic we use in inventory management and exposing the hidden (or not so hidden) flaws and limitations. It then builds on this by showing readers how they can use their understanding of inventory management and their specific business needs to modify these calculations or develop their own calculations to more effectively manage their inventory. The emphasis on practical solutions means readers can actually use what they've learned. For those new to inventory management, the author includes highly detailed explanations and numerous examples. Instead of archaic mathematical syntax, the author explains the calculations in plain English and uses Excel formulas and spreadsheet examples for many of them. For the experienced practitioner, the author provides insights and a level of detail they likely have not previously experienced. Overall, Inventory Management Explained does actually explain inventory management, and in doing so, exposes the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of it. But more importantly, it leaves the readers knowing enough to be able to start making smart decisions about how they manage their inventory. Topics covered include: - History-based forecasting methods including Exponential Smoothing, Adaptive Smoothing, Moving Average, and Weighted Moving Average. - Seasonality Indexes , Trend Adjustments, and Forecast Overrides. - Excel's Regression Analysis tool, Forecast Function, and Solver Add-in. - Why Keep-it-simple methods for calculating safety stock don't work. - The Normal Distribution model and why it applies to safety stock calculations. - How to modify your safety stock calculation to account for your forecast, lead time, and order cycles. - What EOQ is, where it came from, and what all the numbers mean. - What goes into Order Cost and Carrying Cost. - Setting up an order quantity calculation in Excel that takes into account Quantity Discounts. - Dealing with seasonality and trend in your order quantity calculations. - Periodic Review, Fixed Order Point, Min-Max, Multi-bin, Kanban, and ordering systems that directly utilize your forecast. - The real difference between Push Systems and Pull Systems. - Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) - Gross Requirements, Net Requirements, Planned Orders, Bills of Materials, Routings, Master Production Scheduling (MPS) - How to put together an effective Fair-Share Distribution system. - Fill Rates, On-Time Delivery, ABC stratification, Out-of-stock analysis, Excess and Obsolete inventory.
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“celebrating the world’s rich heritage of traditional stories – and the universal art of storytelling….”
Beyond The Border is Wales’ leading international festival of storytelling, a celebration of world myth, legend and folktale featuring storytellers, musicians, poets, singers, writers and artists from around the globe.
BTB began life in 1993, born out of the desire to:
- raise the status and increase understanding of storytelling as an artform suitable for all ages, adults as well as children
- showcase performances by leading practitioners from Wales and the World involved in exploring the retelling of traditional stories for a contemporary audience
- help develop and provide a platform for an emerging new generation of performance storytellers
At the heart of what we do is our spectacular 3-day summer festival, held every other year in the beautiful South Wales countryside.
At the same time, BTB has become very much a year-round project, with a variety of outreach events and innovative projects taking place in locations across S Wales, culminating in the festival weekend every two years.
“A Festival like no other”
The Times July 2002
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Jan. 10, 2011 An international, NOAA-led research team took a significant step forward in understanding the atmosphere's ability to cleanse itself of air pollutants and some other gases, except carbon dioxide. The issue has been controversial for many years, with some studies suggesting the self-cleaning power of the atmosphere is fragile and sensitive to environmental changes, while others suggest greater stability. And what researchers are finding is that the atmosphere's self-cleaning capacity is rather stable.
New analysis recently published in the journal Science shows that global levels of the hydroxyl radical, a critical player in atmospheric chemistry, do not vary much from year to year. Levels of hydroxyl, which help clear the atmosphere of many hazardous air pollutants and some important greenhouse gases -- but not carbon dioxide -- dip and rise by only a few percent every year; not by up to 25 percent, as was once estimated.
"The new hydroxyl measurements give researchers a broad view of the 'oxidizing' or self-cleaning capacity of the atmosphere," said Stephen Montzka, the study's lead author and a research chemist at the Global Monitoring Division of NOAA's Boulder, Colo., laboratory.
"Now we know that the atmosphere's ability to rid itself of many pollutants is generally well buffered or stable," said Montzka. "This fundamental property of the atmosphere was one we hadn't been able to confirm before."
The new finding adds confidence to projections of future air pollutant loads. The hydroxyl radical, comprised of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom, is formed and broken down so quickly in the atmosphere that it has been extremely difficult to measure on global scales.
"In the daytime, hydroxyl's lifetime is about one second and is present at exceedingly low concentrations," said Montzka. "Once created, it doesn't take long to find something to react with."
The radical is central to the chemistry of the atmosphere. It is involved in the formation and breakdown of surface-level ozone, a lung- and crop-damaging pollutant. It also reacts with and destroys the powerful greenhouse gas methane and air pollutants including hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide. However, hydroxyl radicals do not remove carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide or chlorofluorocarbons.
To estimate variability in global hydroxyl levels -- and thus the cleansing capacity of the atmosphere -- researchers turned to studying longer-lived chemicals that react with hydroxyl.
The industrial chemical methyl chloroform, for example, is destroyed in the atmosphere primarily by hydroxyl radicals. By comparing levels of methyl chloroform emitted into the atmosphere with levels measured in the atmosphere, researchers can estimate the concentration of hydroxyl and how it varies from year to year.
This technique produced estimates of hydroxyl that swung wildly in the 1980s and 1990s. Researchers struggled to understand whether the ups and downs were due to errors in emissions estimates for methyl chloroform, for example, or to real swings in hydroxyl levels. The swings would be of concern: Large fluctuations in hydroxyl radicals would mean the atmosphere's self-cleaning ability was very sensitive to human-caused or natural changes in the atmosphere.
To complicate matters, when scientists tried to measure the concentration of hydroxyl radical levels compared to other gases, such as methane, they were seeing only small variations from year to year. The same small fluctuation was occurring when scientists ran the standard global chemistry models.
An international agreement helped resolve the issue. In response to the Montreal Protocol -- the international agreement to phase out chemicals that are destroying the Earth's protective stratospheric ozone layer -- production of methyl chloroform all but stopped in the mid 1990s. As a result, emissions of this potent ozone-depleting gas dropped precipitously.
Without the confounding effect of any appreciable methyl chloroform emissions, a more precise picture of hydroxyl variability emerged based on the observed decay of remaining methyl chloroform. The scientists studied hydroxyl radicals both by making measurements of methyl chloroform from NOAA's international cooperative air sampling program and also by modeling results with state-of-the-art models.
The group's findings improve confidence in projecting the future of Earth's atmosphere.
"Say we wanted to know how much we'd need to reduce human-derived emissions of methane to cut its climate influence by half," Montzka said. "That would require an understanding of hydroxyl and its variability. Since the new results suggest that large hydroxyl radical changes are unlikely, such projections become more reliable."
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- S. A. Montzka, M. Krol, E. Dlugokencky, B. Hall, P. Jockel, J. Lelieveld. Small Interannual Variability of Global Atmospheric Hydroxyl. Science, 2011; 331 (6013): 67 DOI: 10.1126/science.1197640
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What Is the Gospel?
Source: The Resurgence
Christian theology is about the gospel, which is focused on who Jesus is and what he said and did. Jesus is the hero of history and the centerpiece of the entire Bible.
God made us to worship him. He was our Father, living and walking among us, giving us everything we needed to live, and yet we chose to sin against him-a cosmic act of treason punishable by death (Gen 2:17; Romans 6:23). As a result, we were separated from God, and we try to be our own gods, declaring what is right and wrong, and living life by our own standards.
Despite our pride and ignorance, Jesus, who created the world and is God, lovingly came into human history as a man (John 1:14; Romans 1:3; 8:3; Galatians 4:4; Philemon 2:7, 8; Colossians 1:22; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 2:14; 1 John 4:2; 2 John 7). He was born of a virgin, (Mt 1:23; Isaiah 7:14) and he lived a life without sin, (Heb 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5) though he was tempted in every way as we are.
Because of his great love for us, he went to the cross and took on the punishment of death that we justly deserved (Rm 3:25; 1 John 2:2). Before his death and after his resurrection, he preached that the good news of God’s kingdom, love, promise, forgiveness, and acceptance was fulfilled in him, in both his life and death.
Our first parents in the garden substituted themselves for God, and, at the cross, Jesus reversed that substitution, substituting himself for sinners (1 Cor 15:45-48). When Jesus went to the cross, he willingly took upon himself the sin of those who would come to trust in him. That means that if you trust him as you Lord and Savior, Jesus went to the cross and took upon himself all your sin-past, present, and future-and that he died in your place, paying your debt to God and purchasing your salvation (Rm 10:9; Matthew 10:32; Luke 12:8).
Jesus not only took the punishment for your sin, but he also lived a perfectly righteous life. When you trust in Christ, your sins are forgiven and you are declared righteous by God, the ultimate judge. The righteous of Christ is attributed to you as if you lived a perfect life. 2 Corinthians 5:21 tells us this: “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
We are the villains, turned into the adopted, children of God.
Martin Luther called this the Great Exchange: “Lord Jesus, you are my righteousness, just as I am your sin. You have taken upon yourself what is mine and have given me what is yours. You have taken upon yourself what you were not and have given to me what I was not.” The famous Christian hymn, “Rock of Ages,” says the same thing: “Be of sin the double cure. Save from wrath and make me pure.”
Jesus’ dead body was then laid in a tomb, where he lay buried for three days. On the third day, Jesus rose in victory over Satan, sin, death, demons, and hell (Lk 42:1; Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8; John 20:1). After spending some more time eating, drinking, laughing, and teaching with his closest friends, (Jn 20-21) he ascended into heaven, and today is alive and well (Acts 1:6-11).
He is seated on a throne, and he is ruling and reigning over all nations, cultures, philosophies, races, and periods of time. Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead, and those who trust in him will enjoy eternity in his kingdom of heaven forever. Those who do not will suffer apart from him in the conscious, eternal torments of hell (Rev 21).
He is King of kings and he is Lord of lords (Rev 17:14), and he is ruling and reigning over all people, commanding everyone everywhere to repent. And now he commissions us with the Holy Spirit to be missionaries, telling this amazingly good news that there is a God who passionately, lovingly, continually, and relentlessly pursues us.
To be gospel-centered means to focus on Jesus, who he is and what he has done, not on who we are and what we have done or will do for God. The gospel is the good news about Jesus Christ (Mk 1:1) who came “to seek and save the lost" (Lk 19:10).
The gospel is for every one, every day, and every moment.
In 1 Corinthians 15:4-6, Paul declares and defines the gospel clearly: “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures … he was buried … he was raised on the third day … he appeared." Paul says these facts are “of first importance" (1 Cor 15:3).
To hold this gospel message as “of first importance” is what it means for one’s theology to be “gospel-centered.” The gospel should have a central place in Christian theology and ministry. The gospel is clearly the center of the purpose of Jesus’ ministry and the Bible. It should also to be the center of what every Christian and church believes because the gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe (Romans 1:16).
God Remains Faithful
The focus of the gospel is not on the inadequacy of humankind but rather on the character and glory of God: “If we are faithless, he remains faithful” (2 Tim 2:13). However, we are transformed when we live “in line with the gospel” (Gal 2:14)-avoiding both legalism and licentiousness-and pursuing the joy found in complete and utter surrender of our unrighteous life in exchange for his righteous life (Gal 2:20). The gospel is what makes us right with God (justification) and it is also what frees us to delight in God (sanctification). The gospel changes everything.
Calling the gospel the “power of God for the salvation of all who believe” (Rm 1:16) means that it is the power to accomplish the whole matter of salvation from beginning to end without a scrap of human effort. We cannot and dare not ever move “beyond” the gospel. There is no such “beyond” for Christians, just a “different gospel,” (Gal 1:6-7; 2 Corinthians 11:4; 1 Timothy 1:3) which is not good news at all. Apart from the gospel there is no forgiveness of sins, no hope, and no transformation into Christ’s likeness.
A gospel-centered reading of the Bible sees it not as a record of good people earning God’s blessing, but bad people receiving God’s blessing because Jesus earned it for them. At the center of the Bible is the good news that God treated Jesus the way we deserved and he daily treats us the way Jesus deserved. The center of the Bible is Jesus. He is the hero. We are the villains, turned into the adopted, children of God.
Jesus, Not Religion
Because of the amazing and radical message of the gospel, it’s important that we don’t confuse the gospel with religion. At Mars Hill, we intentionally talk about Jesus (who he is and what he has done) all the time. We worship Jesus, not religion. As such we desire to talk more about what Jesus has done rather than what people should do (Gal 1:6-9).
There is a God who passionately, lovingly, continually, and relentlessly pursues us.
The beauty of the gospel is that once you truly understand what Jesus has done for you, you desire to do what he calls you to do. Trying to do it the other way around is futile.
The message of Jesus was, “Repent!” not, “Be better!” As Martin Luther said in his first of his 95 Theses: “When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said ‘Repent,’ he intended that the entire life of believers should be repentance.” So, echoing Luther, we affirm that all of the Christian life is repentance. Turning from sin and trusting in the good news that Jesus saves sinners isn’t merely a one-time inaugural experience but instead the daily substance of Christianity. The gospel is for every one, every day, and every moment.
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- BS Electrical Engineering 1961
Paul Williams is a graduate of Negaunee High School and the only member of his family to attend college. He graduated from Michigan Tech with a BSEE in 1961 and spent most of his career in the aerospace industry with Hughes Aircraft.
Paul credits Michigan Tech with changing his life forever by creating career opportunities he never thought possible. In 2011, Paul established an endowed scholarship for Negaunee High School seniors enrolling at Michigan Tech and was a major benefactor of the new Paul and Susan Williams Center for Computer Systems Research, located on the fifth floor of the Electrical Energy Resources Center. The 10,000-square-foot, high-performance computing center was established to foster a close collaboration among the researchers across multiple disciplines at Michigan Tech.
Excerpted from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Academy induction ceremony program August 2012
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Did you maybe mean childbearing?
- child + rearing (Wiktionary)
“Among couples that include a non-white partner, childrearing is substantially higher.”
“Excellence in childrearing - August 30, 2009 added by AliceH | Images mcs+ to rate”
“She might, one supposes, argue that you could say childrearing is one among several important functions of marriage, but that people are more likely to draw the “no relation” inference.”
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“It’s never going to be a man’s problem as long as childrearing is associated with women.”
“In addition to childrearing, which is a particular stress situation with every additional baby, the numerous tasks of women in rural Africa amount to average work loads of 16 hours a day.”
“It can be sad to see the effects that this kind of childrearing practice can have into adulthood.”
“Described as an 'exceptional debut' (Kirkus Reviews), 'a testimonial to the regenerative power of female friendship '(Library Journal) and compared to Fried Green Tomatoes; Going To Bend's portrayal of issues such as childrearing, friendship and self-determination, clearly position it as a book targeted at women and, if the publishers have their wish, book clubs.”
“Yet one does not have to be locked away on some dope-smoking commune to be influenced by this kind of childrearing mentality.”
“Just as the language of good and evil strikes a chord with religious Americans, so does a childrearing philosophy centered on obedience.”
These user-created lists contain the word ‘childrearing’.
... to use these words in spoken English and reap esteem. In the SPOKEN corpus of the COCA (full corpus: 450 million words) none of these occur.
Looking for tweets for childrearing.
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01 March OBrien Monument | Liscannor
Cornelius O'Brien (1782-1857) represented the county of Clare in Parliament for over 20 years. He is regarded as a visionary who was way ahead of his time particularly when it came to tourism.......
Cornelius O'Brien Monument | Liscannor
.........Cornelius was of the opinion that the people of the area would prosper economically if a serious effort was put in to promoting the natural resources and beauty of county Clare, places like the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and the Loop Peninsula..... He had a point!
Apart from being a sitting M.P. (1832-1847) his other major claims to fame is the folly now referred to as O'Briens Tower which he constructed in 1835 and the wall of Liscannor flagstones he laid along the Cliffs indeed so prolific was he at construction that the locals say he built everything but the Cliffs themselves.
The monument, pictured above bears the inscription 'Erected by public subscription as a lasting record of his public conduct and private worth' and it goes on to praise his 'genorosity and foresight in accomodating strangers who were visiting this magnificent neighborhood', it was signed on behalf of the commitee by Colman M O'Lochlen Bart the chairman.
The pillar was erected in 1853 four years before his death, his remains were buried in the O'Brien vault in the Graveyard at St Bridget's Well which is located beside it on the Liscannor to Cliffs of Moher road.[Read full text of the inscription as it appears on the monument]
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A key component of the Australian Government’s National Health Reforms is the establishment of a new nation-wide network of Medicare Locals.
Medicare Locals are primary health care organisations established to coordinate primary health care delivery and tackle local health care needs and service gaps. They will drive improvements in primary health care and ensure that services are better tailored to meet the needs of local communities.
Medicare Locals have a number of key roles in improving primary health care services for local communities.
- They will make it easier for patients to access the services they need, by linking local GPs, nursing and other health professionals, hospitals and aged care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health organisations, and maintaining up to date local service directories.
- They will work closely with Local Hospital Networks to make sure that primary health care services and hospitals work well together for their patients.
- They will plan and support local after hours face-to-face GP services.
- They will identify where local communities are missing out on services they might need and coordinate services to address those gaps.
- They will support local primary care providers, such as GPs, practice nurses and allied health providers, to adopt and meet quality standards.
- They will be accountable to local communities to make sure the services are effective and of high quality.
The National Body is known as the Australian Medicare Local Alliance.
Medicare Locals Operational Guidelines April 2013
Medicare Locals Guidelines for after hours primary care responsibilities until 30 June 2013
Medicare Locals Guidelines and Information for Applicants
Medicare Locals Discussion Paper on Governance and Functions
Medicare Locals Video
Contact DetailsFor further information contact the Department of Health and Ageing at firstname.lastname@example.org
The Tobacco Plain Packaging Information Kit provides practical information on the responsibilities and obligations of retailers and other suppliers of tobacco products under the new Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011.
eHealth.gov.au is your gateway to Australia's personally controlled electronic health record system, linking you to information about eHealth records and the system itself. Visit www.ehealth.gov.au
On 20 April 2012, the Prime Minister and Minister Butler unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms to build a better, fairer, more sustainable and more nationally consistent aged care system.
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This hands-on project provides step-by-step instructions for building a vertical axis wind turbine in secondary classrooms. The 17-page construction plans may be freely downloaded and are organized for first-time builders. Comprehensive background information on wind energy and renewable energy are provided. Registered teacher-users also have access to supporting lesson plans. All of the materials are readily available in hardware or grocery stores. This resource, which meets multiple national science standards, was developed to spark students' interest in learning more about renewable energy sources and the science and engineering principles that underlie the harnessing of renewable power.
Editor's Note:Wind turbines work by using an internal generator to convert the mechanical energy of the spinning turbine shaft into electricity. This particular project is modeled after the Savonius rotor system, which uses uses drag -- not lift -- to capture energy for making electricity. Although it isn't as efficient as a conventional horizontal axis turbine, it is much easier to build.
clean energy, clean energy project, energy, energy sources, engineering design, green energy, renewable energy, wind energy, wind turbine
Metadata instance created
October 25, 2007
by Caroline Hall
September 27, 2012
by Caroline Hall
Last Update when Cataloged:
January 1, 2007
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)
3. The Nature of Technology
3A. Technology and Science
6-8: 3A/M3. Engineers, architects, and others who engage in design and technology use scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. They also usually have to take human values and limitations into account.
9-12: 3A/H3a. Technology usually affects society more directly than science does because technology solves practical problems and serves human needs (and also creates new problems and needs).
9-12: 3A/H4. Engineers use knowledge of science and technology, together with strategies of design, to solve practical problems. Scientific knowledge provides a means of estimating what the behavior of things will be even before they are made. Moreover, science often suggests new kinds of behavior that had not even been imagined before, and so leads to new technologies.
3C. Issues in Technology
6-8: 3C/M8. Scientific laws, engineering principles, properties of materials, and construction techniques must be taken into account in designing engineering solutions to problems.
4. The Physical Setting
4E. Energy Transformations
6-8: 4E/M2. Energy can be transferred from one system to another (or from a system to its environment) in different ways: 1) thermally, when a warmer object is in contact with a cooler one; 2) mechanically, when two objects push or pull on each other over a distance; 3) electrically, when an electrical source such as a battery or generator is connected in a complete circuit to an electrical device; or 4) by electromagnetic waves.
6-8: 4E/M4. Energy appears in different forms and can be transformed within a system. Motion energy is associated with the speed of an object. Thermal energy is associated with the temperature of an object. Gravitational energy is associated with the height of an object above a reference point. Elastic energy is associated with the stretching or compressing of an elastic object. Chemical energy is associated with the composition of a substance. Electrical energy is associated with an electric current in a circuit. Light energy is associated with the frequency of electromagnetic waves.
4G. Forces of Nature
6-8: 4G/M3. Electric currents and magnets can exert a force on each other.
6-8: 4G/M4. Electrical circuits require a complete loop through which an electrical current can pass.
9-12: 4G/H5ab. Magnetic forces are very closely related to electric forces and are thought of as different aspects of a single electromagnetic force. Moving electrically charged objects produces magnetic forces and moving magnets produces electric forces.
9-12: 4G/H5c. The interplay of electric and magnetic forces is the basis for many modern technologies, including electric motors, generators, and devices that produce or receive electromagnetic waves.
8. The Designed World
8C. Energy Sources and Use
6-8: 8C/M2. Different ways of obtaining, transforming, and distributing energy have different environmental consequences.
6-8: 8C/M4. Electrical energy can be generated from a variety of energy resources and can be transformed into almost any other form of energy. Electric circuits are used to distribute energy quickly and conveniently to distant locations.
6-8: 8C/M8. People have invented ingenious ways of deliberately bringing about energy transformations that are useful to them.
9-12: 8C/H5. Decisions to slow the depletion of energy resources can be made at many levels, from personal to national, and they always involve trade-offs involving economic costs and social values.
11. Common Themes
9-12: 11A/H2. Understanding how things work and designing solutions to problems of almost any kind can be facilitated by systems analysis. In defining a system, it is important to specify its boundaries and subsystems, indicate its relation to other systems, and identify what its input and output are expected to be.
6-8: 11B/M6. A model can sometimes be used to get ideas about how the thing being modeled actually works, but there is no guarantee that these ideas are correct if they are based on the model alone.
9-12: 11B/H5. The behavior of a physical model cannot ever be expected to represent the full-scale phenomenon with complete accuracy, not even in the limited set of characteristics being studied. The inappropriateness of a model may be related to differences between the model and what is being modeled.
12. Habits of Mind
12C. Manipulation and Observation
9-12: 12C/H1. Follow instructions in manuals or seek help from an experienced user to learn how to operate new mechanical or electrical devices.
Common Core State Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 6—12
Key Ideas and Details (6-12)
RST.9-10.3 Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
Craft and Structure (6-12)
RST.9-10.5 Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force, energy).
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (6-12)
RST.11-12.9 Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity (6-12)
RST.9-10.10 By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 9—10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.
Topic: Conservation of Energy Unit Title: Energy Forms and Sources
This resource gives step-by-step instructions for building a vertical axis wind turbine in secondary classrooms. The 17-page construction plans may be freely downloaded and are organized for first-time builders. A printable lesson plan is provided, as well as comprehensive background information on wind energy.
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I searched through the threads and did not find anything on the topic.
Our application, a web-based CRM, offers a number of reports. When designing
the report, I formatted the reports so that field labels appear smaller and
paler than values. The rationale: focus the attention of people to the data
not to the labels.
Some colleagues of mine strongly oppose this approach and want field labels
to be bold and the same font size as values, claiming that this is a
standard way of doing it. My objection is that this way labels become too
heavily emphasized and distract the eyes of the viewer from the data.
I will appreciate some thoughts and references to research.
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