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Tattoo Animal Symbolism For Child
Animal tattoo designs make an excellent selection if you wish to emphasize particular elements of your originality. Animal tattoos are additionally the most effective way to represent your preferred traits by acknowledging the different animals that share them with you via the art. First of all, you need to comprehend what they really suggest. Equally as blossoms have various definitions in various languages, so do tattoos have different significances for various societies. A wolf tattoo symbolizes power, while a leopard tattoo symbolizes liberty. Currently depending on the significance of the animal, the type and also dimension of the tattoo can differ fairly substantially. Tattoo Animal Symbolism For Child
A bear tattoo signifies toughness as well as virility; this is a terrific animal for a biker or other individuals who such as to stand out their very own. It fits well when one wishes to project a tough, masculine photo. Occasionally a bear tattoo symbolizes being in the military, given that they are typically illustrated as intense animals tat.Tattoo Animal Symbolism For Child
Tattoo Animal Symbolism For Child
On the other hand, some animals represent gentleness as well as sweetness. Cats and dogs are often depicted as wonderful and lovely animals. Fish symbolsizes healing and also all the best, such as the healing powers of a fish that can recover wounds. Additionally, there are angels and fairies that are thought about as great pets for kids.Tattoo Animal Symbolism For Child
The word “tattoo” originates from the Tahitian word tautau. Tattoos were made use of by native individuals to protect themselves from evil spirits. These animal tattoos frequently have tribal impacts, and they typically stand for an animal that is seen as a protector and also solid animal. Among the prominent pets made use of for animal tattoos are lions, tigers, dolphins, sharks, dragons, scorpions as well as panthers. Lions have a number of one-of-a-kind meanings; you can include your own to the animal tattoo, based on the definition of the animal you make use of.
Lions are usually connected with rumbling, an indication of fantastic pressure. The stamina and nerve revealed by the lion have a deep and also smart significance. According to scriptural messages, lions normally secure the cubs in the mother’s womb. It is additionally said that the mom lion will increasingly shield her cubs if danger approaches. Because of its innate toughness, it is an animal that is likewise typically used as a boxer in fight.
A bear tattoo represents vitality, as well as it is made use of by a number of different pets. These include, elephants, fish, hippos and swan. A bear is an additional animal with a number of distinct depictions. As an example, it is typically paired with a lion or a dragon given that the lion is expected to be the king of beasts.
Dolphins are likewise viewed as good luck pets. The symbol of Dolphin represents love as well as friendship. Dolphins are always seen with friendly and also joyous faces. There are also tales concerning Dolphins that were captured as well as made to act as lure by pirates. Due to this, the icon of Dolphin has not lost its definition align to this date.
There are lots of people who select a details animal for their tattoos, they need to bear in mind that the sign they have actually selected need to constantly stand for something favorable for them. It should never be plain symbolism, due to the fact that after that it would lose its relevance. On top of that, a tattoo is a permanent mark on the skin. For that reason, one need to be sure that what they have actually picked is actually the best selection for them. The tattoo needs to additionally be something that they will certainly constantly be proud to show off.
Peacock Tattoos is probably the most common among all tattoos. There are several reasons behind its appeal. First is that Peacocks are birds. This meaning implies that peacocks are lucky. It also stands for the sophistication as well as majesty of the bird. Therefore, many individuals take into consideration having peacock tattoo designs because of its favorable significances plus its being among one of the most versatile tattoos you can have.
Another reason people take into consideration having Peacock Tattoo is that the icon has bird like significances. One of these definitions is that Peacocks stand for elegance and also elegance. This is why individuals who intend to have such a tattoo get one to flaunt it to others. On top of that, they get this tattoo due to the fact that they like the artistic layouts. With such a design, it can be ensured that they can quickly modify it based upon their preferences when the moment comes that they intend to alter the layout.
Nevertheless, there are some individuals that do not really like the suggestion of animal tattoos in general. Some believe that tattoos have adverse meanings and it is instead improper for them to have it. This might be true given that tattoos have different meanings for different individuals. Also if it may be real for some, it does not matter what people believe since having animal tattoos inked on their bodies will certainly still make them feel good about themselves. | <urn:uuid:97c4cac3-0649-47c7-a70d-1697a5877ba4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.designmytattoos.com/tattoo-animal-symbolism-for-child/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.973306 | 1,066 | 1.804688 | 2 |
THE RAZOR’S EDGE (1946, 1984)
PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES: Meaning of life, Hindu philosophy
CHARACTERS: Larry (Tyrone Power 1946/Bill Murray 1984), Isabel (Larry’s first fiancée), Gray (Isabel’s husband), Sophie (Larry’s second fiancée), Bob (Sophie’s former husband), Elliot (Isabel’s uncle), Somerset Maugham (narrator)
OTHER FILMS BY EDMUND GOULDING (1946 DIRECTOR): Grand Hotel (1932), Dark Victory (1939), Of Human Bondage (1946)
OTHER FILMS BY JOHN BYRUM (1984 DIRECTOR): Heart Beat (1980), Duets (2000)
SYNOPSIS: Somerset Maugham’s The Razor’s Edge (1944) was adapted for film in 1946 and 1984. Both films follow the quest of a young man named Larry to find life’s meaning. On the fringe of Chicago’s social elite, Larry serves in a WWI ambulance crew and returns traumatized by his experience. He postpones his engagement to wealthy heiress Isabel, and travels to France to resolve his issues. Still discontent a year later, he cancels his marriage plans, travels to India and learns Hinduism from a guru. He returns to France and some years later becomes ensnared in a love triangle with Isabel and Sophie, an old friend from Chicago. Isabel foils Larry’s and Sophie’s marriage plans, ultimately resulting in Sophie’s death. The 1946 film was nominated for several Academy Awards, including best picture.
1. The 1946 film begins after Larry returns from WWI, and only once or twice is there a passing reference to Larry’s war experience. Did the 1984 film’s emphasis on Larry’s war experience make him appear too shell shocked, thereby devaluing his quest for meaning?
2. The title of the movie comes from a passage in the Hindu Kath Upanishad: “The sharp edge of a razor is difficult to pass over; thus the wise say the path to salvation is hard.” The point is that, although we are all in reality one with the ultimate, it is quite a difficult and painful task for us to discover the ultimate within ourselves. Does anything in the film suggest that Larry experienced union with God?
3. Did the movie confuse achieving enlightenment with simply being good?
4. One reviewer stated that the 1984 movie had enough plots for four movies. Did the love triangle plot trivialize the quest for meaning plot?
5. There are a lot of staircases in the movie, including the final scene to the 1984 movie. What’s the significance?
6. Maugham scholar Anthony Curtis writes, “We cannot help but wonder if Larry is homosexual. In 1962, toward the end of his life, Maugham publicly confessed his homosexuality, but he never put an admittedly homosexual character into his fiction.” Does the movie preserve any sexual ambiguity that may or may not have existed in Larry’s character in the original novel? If so, does this impact on our interpretation of his quest for meaning?
7. Maugham wrote a screenplay of the novel, which the producers never actually used. In the opening of the script he wrote “Please note that this is, on the whole, a comedy, and should be played lightly by everyone except in the definitely serious passages.” Did Bill Murray set the right comedic tone? That is, was he either too deadpan or too over the top?
I find The Razor's Edge to have many relevant philosophical topics,
especially in the genre of existentialism. This movie is rich with
content and is an easy watch at the same time. The successful mixture
of entertainment and thought provoking content is a feat in which most
philosophically oriented films fail miserably. I feel that a person
could be ignorant of some of the philosophical themes in the movie and
could still enjoy watching this film. In exploring some themes in the movie, I find that the anguish of
freedom was central to the life of Larry. No decision came easy to
Larry throughout the movie, and each decision which he was forced to
make was followed by negative consequences. This is exemplified by
his choice to abandon a married life with Isabel where he would have a
vast amount of material wealth, but yet he would be acting contrary to
his belief that material wealth would not lead him to happiness. Also, choosing the contrary, as he did, led Larry away from the woman
whom he loved. In addition to the comment concerning the mere
inclusion of this philosophical topic, the film does an superb job of
illustrating the anguish of freedom.
As another existential theme, the film uses tragic tone and seems to
emphasize the inability of Larry to achieve a contented or happy life.
I find that the perfect example of this is his relationship with
Sophie after his long bout with the meaning of life. Larry, along
with the audience, assume that Larry has found his contented place in
life when he and Sophie fall mutually in love. Soon, Larry and the
audience find out that this version of happiness is an illusion when
Sophie decides that she is not worthy of Larry's love and dies not
long after. And, again, the film does a masterful job of conveying
this theme to the viewer. -- Sleepy Town
I enjoyed Larry’s quest through life and his search for meaning. It was encouraging to see his character give up everything and sacrifice so much in order to find a better understanding of life. Everyone wants to know what this life is all about, but when most realize the sacrifices they will have to make and the hardships they will have to endure in order to obtain that (especially when nothing is guaranteed) they feel it is better to stay in their air conditioned homes and just watch others do it on TV. Larry gave up the ideal life he had been planning on having for so long and went outside his comfort zone to obtain something much more important than a quaint home, gracious wife, and sufficient job. When he returned home, he was much wiser and had experienced so much. He still experiences trails in the midst of a love triangle with his previous fiancée and other friends from his past. As suggested in the questions, I feel that this may have trivialized the plot for the movie. He experiences so much enlightenment from traveling the world and after all that, he comes home to find his ex fiancée married to an old friend, so he settles for another childhood friend who is now a drug addicted French prostitute. Even though this was necessary for the traumatic ending, it still felt a little out of place after seeing Larry spend time in Tibet learning from a lama at a monastery. Regardless, the film was very entertaining for that small town philosophy student out there searching for the meaning of life. -- Back from the Dead
“The Razor’s Edge” is a movie set in the early twentieth century that effectively portrays a man in his search for meaning in life. In the movie, Larry (the main character) plans to marry Isabel (his fiancée) after he returns from the war. Larry serves as and ambulance crewman in World War I, and comes back in a state of semi-shock, resigning his days to drinking and lounging around. He tells Isabel that he plans to postpone the marriage, because he is not happy with his life as it is. He goes to Paris for a year, where he finds some happiness in areas most people would not see it. Working small time jobs and reading countless books. He decides going back to his former life in the states would be impossible at this point, because he feels that life would no longer be fulfilling. As far as philosophical messages and metaphors from the movie go, one of the clearest was the use of staircases, as we discussed in class. Staircases were used and seen in the movie as sort of an allegory for ascending to a higher lever of thinking, consciousness, and/or awareness. One of the most memorable uses of this allegory is with Larry and Sophie climbing staircases together. It’s very easy for Larry to do, because he is enlightened and a good person. Conversely, it is very hard for Sophie because she had become a bad person, or maybe she was just out of shape (just kidding). -- Cardinal Sinner | <urn:uuid:d13a275a-f0d8-4e7b-aae0-cf9c81ab940c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.philfilms.utm.edu/1/razors.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.967426 | 1,802 | 1.96875 | 2 |
Eddyline brewery in Nelson is working with a carbon capture expert from the us to address both a shortage of CO2 plaguing new zealand as well as improving its sustainability credentials.
The business is investing “hundreds of thousands” of dollars to install the technology developed by Earthly Labs, which will allow it to capture and reuse its carbon dioxide CO2 emissions.
It will be the first craft brewer in New Zealand to import the system, which is more commonly used in the US.
Breweries typically produce excess CO2 during fermentation that is not captured but rather vented into the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas. Then they will buy fossil-fuel-derived CO2 for their production and packaging needs.
The technology keeps CO2 emissions out of the atmosphere and gives the brewery independence from outside supply chains. It is a significant investment for Eddyline, but is considered an important part of their sustainability focus. Although the original driver was to minimise their carbon footprint, the closure of the Marsden Point refinery in March and subsequent squeeze on domestic CO2 supply was the catalyst required to get the deal over the line.
“Eddyline has always sought to ensure its environmental footprint is as small as possible using sustainable processes. It is shameful to be producing CO2 that is usable, yet wasting it into the environment. Recapturing CO2 is a better way for the planet and creates superb beer too” co-founder Mic Heynekamp said in a press release.
“We have been looking for a solution for several years and had been in the process of designing our own system, when we learned of Earthly Labs’ recapturing unit. We knew this was going to be the perfect solution.
“CO2 is critical to the brewing industry and recent moves such as the closure of the Marsden refinery highlight how important it is for businesses to be forward-thinking. This investment, along with our centrifuge processes to reduce our water use, and soon-to-be installed solar panels, will ensure our carbon footprint is as minimal as possible.”
Earthly Labs has miniaturised the carbon capture technology that has long been reserved for large-scale brewers, making it affordable for smaller craft players like Eddyline, which produces around 200,000 litres of beer a year from the former Pic’s peanut butter building in Stoke, where it is based.
“Eddyline is an example of how small businesses can tackle the climate change challenge with practical solutions that deliver a compelling payback,” says Earthly Labs CEO Amy George.
“We are inspired by all the ways Eddyline is meeting their commitment to their community and the environment, making great beer, creating jobs, adding solar, saving water, and now recycling CO2. It is great to see them be the first New Zealand craft brewery among sustainability leaders in the world.” | <urn:uuid:7754adea-759d-44da-859a-6fb42cb9103c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hoppiness.co.nz/eddyline-tackles-co2-shortage | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.965962 | 598 | 2.53125 | 3 |
I was talking with the St Paul’s Boys School, Christian Union, on Sunday afternoon. They are a great bunch of young people and I always come away from our encounters filled with hope for the church. They are deeply concerned for our world, its environment and its people and use their faith to inform their thinking and action, as I said these encounters and encouraging and hope filled.
For many people, including some Christians, politics and religion must be kept apart. As well as it being the unwritten rule of a fight free night down the boozer. Because people argue, politics deals with our outward human relationships and religion deals the relationship of our spirit to God, both deeply personal. Yet, I believe the bible makes no such distinction, but portrays the Way of God as permeating and some would say governing, every aspect of our life. If politics is the agreement of people to be controlled by others then we have been involved in politics since the third chapter of Genesis, here God tells Eve “Your husband… shall rule over you.” (3:16) The first two chapters offer us a vision of some kind of bliss, humans are given permission to rule over the earth by God as co-workers under his direction, but not other humans, however, it all comes crashing down when Eve eats of the forbidden fruit. Oh dear, it’s always the woman’s fault!
Democracy by contrast, had a slightly more problematic birth, not everybody was keen to extend the franchise as it was though this would undermine God’s authority and place into human hands that which properly belonged to God. The Lord’s Spiritual (Anglican diocesan bishops) weren’t too happy with the Great Reform Act, a few smashed episcopal palace windows and the odd overturned episcopal coach caused a reluctant, but inevitable episcopal rethink! However, the pressure to change came much earlier when William Tindale, who was no democrat, (see his book “The Obedience of a Christian man”) and his followers translated the bible into the vernacular. Pressure to extend the franchise to the humblest man was an unintended, but logical, consequence of this translation. If people were now competent to decide for themselves their eternal salvation, as this new evangelical theology asserted – (justification by faith alone), then they were competent to judge who should be involved in the formation of the nations laws. What ever our history, the extension of the franchise was hard fought, it is our duty to vote, see you in the polling station.
Psephologists and political historians will be chewing over the finer details of Thursday’s General Election for many years to come. There will be countless PhD’s devoted to the minutiae of the election and there will be any number of surprises as the results come filtering in. Some big names will be decapitated politically, and constitutionally – depending on the result – we could well find ourselves in uncharted waters. I love elections and am a bit of a political geek. It was a great joy to discover that my first wife’s father was an MP and he used to take me onto the terrace of the House of Commons for the odd social libation. Once the great Frank Dobson MP was on the terrace and he lifted his drink to a passing tourist boat and shouted out “And it’s all free!”
I suspect Jesus would strongly encourage us to vote, to make a difference, to exercise our democratic right to choose a government. To elect people to govern us who will strive to make our society fairer, more inclusive and more generous. A society too, that educates it’s children properly, that looks after the sick and respects the elderly. Immigration is a hot topic this election and UKIP is predicted to return some MP’s to the Commons. Keeping people out of this country is basically a way of saying that they’re not welcome. Or to put it another way that there is no room in the inn. Next time you head out for a Chinese meal, have a Polish builder fix your fence, see a Filipino nanny playing with children in the park, have your teeth fixed by an Indian dentist or your car repaired by an Australian mechanic give thanks for the very many gifts and skills that have entered this country. How we treat others counts. It marks us out. It differentiates us. As Matthew reminds us “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me”. These are strong and inspiring words to guide us. Our new MP’s could do a lot worse than have them on their desks.
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It was a lesson that Norman Lamont learnt the hard way when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1992. You can’t buck the markets when they really turn against you. Back in the day, sterling was part of the Exchange Rate Mechanism, following a disastrous decision by John Major to enter the economically illiterate and ill-fated arrangement in 1990.
The pound had joined at 2.95 Deutsche Mark to the pound, way too high, and couldn’t fall any lower than 2.778. Sadly for the British economy, the Mark was strong at the time, propped up by high interest rates to counter inflation. The UK was in deep trouble, having just suffered a bust after the collapse of the Lawson boom of the late 1980s. George Soros, then the world’s preeminent currency trader, spotted a great opportunity to make a mint.
As the markets started to short sterling in ever greater volumes, the UK authorities became desperate to prop up the pound. Interest rates had already been hiked to a mad 10pc; the Bank then started buying sterling and selling foreign currencies from its reserves. The idea was that higher rates attract support for a currency: global investors want to put their cash in high yielding assets. The theory failed disastrously: traders were delighted to offload their depreciating sterling, convinced that the government would fail.
The next day - September 16, 1992 - the government hiked interest rates to 12pc. The Bank of England wasn’t independent and rates could be changed by direct order of the Chancellor. Given that UK homeowners relied even more heavily on floating rate mortgages in those days, this horribly misguided decision to put up rates to such an elevated levels destroyed the aspiring classes’ trust in the Tory party. Within hours, matters had worsened yet further: it was announced that interest rates would be going up to 15pc, a level which after a few months would have bankrupted much of the country. Traders just laughed.
By 7pm that evening, the government gave up: it quit the ERM, allowing the pound to float freely once more, followed by a reduction in rates back to 10pc the next day. Soros made a fortune, the UK’s reserves were depleted and the Tories had ruined their economic credibility, paving the way for the electoral disaster of 1997. But the massive devaluation of sterling that followed helped British exporters and aided the great economic renaissance of the 1990s and 2000s.
As it happens, there have been plenty of even more misguided attempts at hiking rates to push up the value of currencies over the years. In 1992, the Swedish central bank briefly hiked rates to 500pc, for example.
There are many great parallels between the ERM crisis and latter-day Russia, and also many differences, of course. The daft decision by the Russian central bank to jack up interest rates from 10.5pc to 17pc on Monday night failed miserably to stem the rouble’s collapse. The Russian currency is now down by well over half since Vladimir Putin's disastrous decision to pick a fight with Ukraine.
Russia’s problem is that it is a country that derives virtually all of its foreign exchange revenues from oil and commodities, the price of which it has no influence over - and yet it grew arrogant, believing that its cash was somehow guaranteed. Its large debt pile is denominated in foreign currencies - and without its petrodollars, it will eventually run out of reserves to pay what it owes, triggering another sovereign default. It is astonishing that a country with such bad macroeconomic fundamentals thought that it would be a good idea to start circling Ukraine last year, thus incurring the world’s wrath at no discernible geopolitical benefit. Putin made a terrible miscalculation; he is weaker than he has ever been.
As Fathom Economics points out, the country is stuck between a rock and a hard place. If its desperate bid to prop up the rouble is successful, its real rate of interest close to 8pc (once inflation is removed from the nominal 17pc), together with the deterioration in Russia’s terms of trade, will push the economy into what Fathom describes as “a recession deeper than that observed following the crisis of 1998”. If the rouble continues to fall and then remains at the current ultra-depressed levels, the short-term consequences for the economy would be less severe but a sovereign default would become “almost inevitable.” That sounds like a pretty accurate forecast.
As I have argued in the past, however, a severe but contained recession in Russia wouldn’t actually affect the West as much as is usually thought. Sure, Apple was temporarily forced to stop its online sales in Russia because of the wildly fluctuating rouble. But the pure economic data are reassuring.
As Capital Economics points out, Russia is worth just 2.7pc of global GDP at market exchange rates and falling fast. It accounts for 2.2pc of the world’s stock of foreign direct investment and 1.7pc of world trade. It’s not nothing - but even a 10pc collapse in Russian GDP wouldn’t send the rest of the world into recession. There won’t be a financial crisis in the West either, though a few players will be hit: US bank lending to Russia accounts for only 0.1pc of US GDP. For Japan, the UK and Germany, the figures are less than 1pc of GDP. The City doesn’t depend on oligarch money - and in any case, turmoil in Russia might actually swell the numbers of still relatively wealthy Russians in London, even in the event of capital controls, spending money that has already been shipped out of the country.
Last but by no means least, the fact that some countries are suffering so much from the collapse in oil prices should not blind us to the fact that most economies - those that consume more oil than they produce - will benefit immensely.
That said, the world does face two major risks from the Russian crisis. The first is that a nuclear nation could soon be engulfed in intense political turmoil and thus start to behave even more irrationally. The second is that other emerging markets could be contaminated, triggering intense chaos in bond, currency, equity and property markets, culminating in bankruptcies and mini credit-crunches. Under such a doomsday scenario, we would all be badly hit - but such an outcome remains pretty unlikely. The outlook is grim for ordinary Russians - but the rest of the world should not panic just yet. | <urn:uuid:794382ba-6be8-44e6-8170-fc8ca102e182> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11297915/Russias-economic-crisis-could-easily-end-in-yet-another-sovereign-default.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.964558 | 1,365 | 1.890625 | 2 |
1. Directions: In these questions each sentence has three or four underlined words or phrases. Identify the ONE underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence grammatically correct. In the where only three words or phrases are underlined; the fourth option is ‘no change’.
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People who work with wood immediately know which tree it belongs to, or at least they should. The magnificent diversity of trees reflects on different ways people use the associated wood. A proper woodworker is putting a lot of love in his work, and his customers recognise his efforts. Wood and the trees it comes from can seem common, but they can also be endangered or exceedingly rare. Sometimes, the best types are more obscure. There are so many options out there, from the ridiculously hard African blackwood to soft pines, from the colourful purpleheart to the patterned Koa, from the ordinary cypress to the lovely-smelling cedar.
A COLLAGE OF DIVERSITY
The picture bellow can help you find your favourite wood, and also what tree it came from. Different trees come from different parts of the world and sometimes the story behind some of them is quite remarkable. I suggest you discover your own favourite and its story will unveil to you layer by layer. | <urn:uuid:67d3d5ae-889a-40ea-b55d-a3f66c807bf9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.woodz.co/journal/52-types-wood/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.963203 | 208 | 2.0625 | 2 |
The Pichia pastoris expression system is widely used for the production of recombinant proteins. A simple and efficient experimental set-up allowing on-line monitoring of the methanol concentration during the fermentation of P. pastorisbased on the detection of the methanol vapor concentration in the exhaust air from fermenter by a tin dioxide (SnO2) semiconductor sensor is described. An experimental procedure to allow precise calibration of the system and to reduce methanol sensor's interferences (>95% reduction) are also presented and discussed. Accuracy and measurement error were estimated about 0.05 g · l-1 and 6%, respectively. The efficient monitoring of methanol will help to advanced control of recombinant protein production and process optimization. © 2004 Kluwer Academic Publishers.
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- Fermentation monitoring
- On-line methanol
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Before Taking On Junk Food at Your Kid’s School, READ THIS
|September 18, 2014||Posted by Stacy under Classroom parties, Improving school food, Junk food in school, Making change, School food, School lunch|
Fed up with all the junk food at your child’s school? Wondering why your efforts to teach healthy eating habits are being undermined? A few years ago, I was where you are now. Unable to just live with it, I found myself compelled to fight for change–or die trying! Since then, I’ve learned valuable lessons on how to be a successful advocate for a healthy school environment. So just in time for back-to-school–six tips to help you in your efforts:
As tempting as it may be to kvetch about the seemingly endless stream of cookies and cupcakes, complaining won’t change anything–and it could turn off other people. Of course, we all need to vent once in awhile. But try to keep it to a minimum and instead focus your energy on helping make positive change. (See Calling All Moms: Here’s How YOU Can Make a Difference in the Fight for a Healthier School.)
Use positive language.
Talk of cupcake and candy bans is apt to be met with opposition. So re-frame the discussion to promote positive actions and intentions. In other words, advocate the idea of healthy classrooms with nutritious snacks that will help keep kids nourished and ready to learn. It’s OK to mention the overload of junk food and sugar in the classroom (or elsewhere at your child’s school) and its potential impact on student health, but make the point quickly and move on to constructive actions and solutions. (See The Learning Connection: What You Need to Know to Ensure Your Kids are Healthy and Ready to Learn from Action for Healthy Kids.).
Form a team.
It’s easy to write off one parent. It’s a lot less easy to write off a group. So work on identifying and recruiting other parents–along with community members such as physicians and registered dietitians–who would like to see healthier food in the classroom. This guide–Creating Healthy Schools: Tips & Tricks for Using Grassroots Organizing to Protect Kids from Fast Food Marketing–from Corporate Accountability International has some fantastic tips for getting others on board.
Offer to help.
School teachers and administrators have a lot on their plates. So don’t just march into their offices and make demands. Offer to spearhead the effort by making healthy classroom snack lists to distribute to parents, organizing healthy class parties, or running a healthy school fundraiser. Ask for their input and volunteer to roll up your sleeves.
Check your wellness policy.
Every school participating in the National School Lunch Program is required to have a wellness policy include should include goals for food served in the classroom. You may find yours posted on your school district website. If not, contact district administration to get a copy. It could be your secret weapon to making change. (See Getting Junk Food Out of School: How Your School Wellness Policy Can Help and What to Do if Your School Wellness Policy Isn’t Being Enforced: A Guide for Parents.).
Don’t let fear stop you!
I still get nervous speaking up about offering healthier food and beverage choices to kids at school, soccer games and after-school programs. But voicing my concerns has led to positive changes (and sometimes even dramatic improvements) about nine times out of 10. Never ONCE have I regretted asking a teacher, program director, sports league or coach to bring on the fresh fruit or stop serving candy and soda. Our kids need and deserve healthy, fresh food. So don’t let fear of rejection stop you from advocating for healthy change. If you don’t try, you’ll never succeed. And if teachers or school administrators DO turn down your ideas, don’t fight with them or back down. Instead, try a new approach.
Focus on the big picture.
Change is hard and can take time. To avoid getting discouraged, keep your expectations realistic, ignore small setbacks and resolve to keep at it no matter what. Rather than putting lots of time and energy into fighting small battles, consider steps that you can take that will have a bigger impact. (SEE Healthy Classrooms Initiative: Educating Teachers on Healthy Celebrations, Non-food Rewards & More! for an example of broader-impact measure.).
While advocating for change isn’t for the faint of heart (See Taking a Stand Against Junk Food: Why It’s Hard–But We Need to Anyway!), it can be incredibly rewarding. One parent CAN make a difference–especially if you use the right approach. Two, three, or four parents is even better. So stand up and insist on a healthier food environment for your child–and other kids!
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With Jill Doctoroff, Executive Director of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) Canada
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 6 pm EST
This presentation will start with a brief historic context of abortion in Canada to better understand the contemporary landscape. There will be an overview of myths surrounding abortion care and information on accessibility. Barriers and facilitators to access to abortion will be discussed as well as gaps that still need to be addressed. Finally, potential implications of increasingly restrictive abortion legislation in the United States will be discussed.
Jill Doctoroff is the Executive Director of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) Canada and the Canadian Director at the National Abortion Federation. The bulk of Jill’s career has been in the non-profit sector focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights. She briefly worked in the public sector as a Public Health Program Manager with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.
Prior to that, Jill was the Executive Director of the Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic, a community-based facility that provides abortion care. Jill has also worked as the Executive Director at the Asian Society for the Intervention of AIDS, an organization working with Asian Canadians living with or at risk of contracting HIV/AIDs, and Planned Parenthood Ottawa, which focused on education, information, outreach and pregnancy options support counselling.
Jill has international work experience both as a Regional Program Officer with Canadian Crossroads International focusing on Latin America and with a national women’s organization in El Salvador. Jill’s adult education experience started when she taught English mainly to employees in the automotive industry in Japan.
Jill has served on the Boards of Directors with Canadians for Choice, NAF and Options for Sexual Health. She is currently on the Executive of 100 Women who Care Vancouver, a giving group that harnesses the power of community. | <urn:uuid:1f849ca4-1c0a-46fd-bb5e-408ddccf4afa> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.humanistcanada.ca/webinar-series-2022-abortion-care-in-canada/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.955053 | 362 | 1.921875 | 2 |
As we all know Mars is a cold, dry and inhospitable to any life. Even if there is still some hearty microorganism living on the Red Planet, it’s not suitable for human habitation without a great deal of protective equipment. A NASA report given at the recent Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop presented a potential way to make Mars more habitable by giving it an artificial magnetic field. This could protect human residents from radiation and bring back some of the planet’s ancient oceans.
Data from missions like NASA’s MAVEN and the ESA’s Mars Express supports the idea that Mars was once more Earth-like. A few billion years ago, Mars had a magnetic field that shielded it from radiation and the solar wind. Then, the magnetic field died out roughly 4.2 billion years ago, and the Martian atmosphere as slowly tears away over the next 500 million years. If we want to colonize the planet, we need to bring that Mars back.
Even if we were to dump more atmosphere into Mars, it would just be stripped away again. It’s not clear how we would go about restoring Mars’ magnetic field, but we might be able to build an artificial one. According to NASA Planetary Science Division director Jim Green, a powerful magnetic dipole positioned at the Mars L1 Lagrange Point could potentially deflect the solar wind like a natural magnetic field. The L1 Lagrange Point is a location of gravitational equilibrium that ensures the structure remains between Mars and the sun.
Green notes that advances coming out of plasma physics could allow for the future development of inflatable structures that can generate a magnetic dipole of 1 or 2 tesla. That could en enough to shield Mars against the solar wind, and it wouldn’t need to be anything near as large as the planet itself.
The Planetary Science Division worked with scientists from Ames Research Center, the Goddard Space Flight Center, and a number of universities to run simulations of this scenario (PDF). The team found that a magnetic shield would allow Mars’ atmosphere to find a new equilibrium. Currently, it has stabilized at roughly 1% the density of Earth’s atmosphere, thanks to the release of gasses from internal pockets. With the shield, that could increase by several times and allow the surface temperature to rise to an average of 4 degrees Celsius.
The thicker, warmer atmosphere could release the frozen carbon dioxide in the Martian ice caps, leading to even more temperature increases from the greenhouse effect. The frozen water hiding under the surface could also thaw and fill some of those ancient basins. Not only would Mars be warmer, but human residents wouldn’t have to worry about high radiation levels, or, you know, suffocating the instant they step outside.
Green and his colleagues admit this idea is “fanciful,” but it’s not completely outside the realm of possibility. We might have the ability to build a magnetic shield for Mars in the next few decades.
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According to Erna Victor of the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) in the Seychelles, the La Gogue dam, which is currently being rehabilitated, will be operational again in 2022. The structure located south of Mount Howard will have a retention capacity of 1.6 million m3 of water.
The drinking water supply capacity of La Gogue in the Seychelles will increase with the reactivation of its dam. According to Erna Victor, the manager of the drinking water project at the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC), the dam will be re-commissioned in 2022, two years later than the planned deadline of June 2020. Erna Victor also reported that the work is already 97% complete.
The PUC has entrusted the modernization of the homogeneous earthen embankment dam to Sinohydro. At this stage, the Chinese company has raised the dam of the water reservoir by 6 m with an artificial waterproofing system, which consists of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane anchored in a trench dug in the existing core. “The only remaining work is being done at the south saddle dam, while piling work is expected to begin on the right abutment to address seepage through the main dam structure,” explains Erna Victor. The additional work underway is expected to cost about $7 million, financed through a loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB). This funding is in addition to the $13 million already committed to the project.
The 35-meter high dam will again store its first m3 of fresh water in early 2023, with an expected capacity of 1.6 million m3 to supply thousands of Seychellois, compared to 600,000 m3 before the work.
The water pumped from the La Gogue dam reservoir will be treated before distribution to households. The future drinking water plant will be built downstream of the dam. The PUC estimates that the plant will have a production capacity of 4,400 m3 of drinking water per day when it is commissioned. The plant will be used to supply drinking water to Mahé, the largest island in the Seychelles archipelago. | <urn:uuid:b728b810-18bf-4173-b4c2-71fedd81aac4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.afrik21.africa/en/seychelles-sinohydro-will-finally-deliver-la-gogue-dam-in-2022/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.952363 | 454 | 2.328125 | 2 |
Aclu Immigrants Rights Project Prolonged Immigration Detention Issue Brief 2009
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ISSUE BRIEF Prolonged Immigration Detention of Individuals Who are Challenging Removal* On an average day, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detains roughly 33,400 non-citizens in federal detention facilities and local jails across the country, over a threefold increase in its detention population since just over a decade ago. The government’s hugely expanded use of immigration detention has meant that thousands of immigrants are detained for prolonged periods of time—for months, if not years, and often in inhuman and cruel conditions—while the immigration courts and federal courts resolve their cases. Many individuals are imprisoned without ever receiving the most basic element of due process: a bond hearing to determine whether their detention is even necessary. Thus, these individuals are needlessly subjected to prolonged imprisonment even though they may have substantial challenges to removal from the United States and pose no significant danger to society or flight risk. Many are also forced to choose between being locked up indefinitely and giving up their immigration claims. Prolonged immigration detention is arbitrary and unfair, and imposes tremendous hardship on immigrants and their relatives, many of whom are U.S. citizens or otherwise residing lawfully within the United States. The ACLU has long been at the forefront of efforts to challenge prolonged immigration detention. Recently, the ACLU, with the leadership of the Immigrants’ Rights Project (IRP), has won a number of major cases imposing statutory and constitutional constraints on prolonged immigration detention.1 The ACLU also engages in ongoing administrative and legislative advocacy in this area. Why has prolonged immigration detention become a problem? The problem of prolonged detention is due in part to the extraordinary expansion of immigration detention in general as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of DHS, has ramped up its enforcement efforts and Congress has authorized more and more detention beds. In just over a decade, immigration detention has tripled. In 1996, immigration authorities had a daily detention capacity of less than 10,000.2 Today, ICE holds on average roughly 33,400 individuals in its custody on any given day,3 and this number is likely to increase even further in 2009. More than 311,000 men, women and children were detained by ICE in fiscal year 2007,4 and ICE planned to detain over 440,000 in fiscal year 2009.5 Under the immigration laws, many immigrants are subject to mandatory detention during the pendency of their immigration cases. Mandatory detainees are held without any right to a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge (IJ) or other review over their custody. In 1996, Congress significantly expanded the categories of individuals who are subject to mandatory detention to include immigrants convicted of essentially any crimes, including non-violent misdemeanor convictions without any jail sentence.6 *Note: This Issue Brief addresses the prolonged detention of non-citizens who are continuing to challenge their removal, either in administrative removal proceedings or in federal court. Many non-citizens who are no longer fighting their removal are also subject to prolonged and indefinite detention. Their detention raises a number of separate legal and policy issues which are addressed in a forthcoming Issue Brief on indefinite detention. ACLU IRP Issue Brief: Prolonged Immigration Detention July 2009 1 In Demore v. Kim, 538 U.S. 510 (2003), a case litigated by the ACLU, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of mandatory detention. However, the Court only did so where the immigrant had conceded deportability and where detention lasted for the “brief period necessary for [completing] removal proceedings”—a period that typically “lasts roughly a month and a half in the vast majority of cases . . . and about five months in the minority of cases in which the alien chooses to appeal [to the Board of Immigration Appeals].”7 Despite the limits set forth in Demore, ICE presently interprets the mandatory detention statute to require detention regardless of length. As a result, many immigrants whom the government subjects to mandatory detention often face prolonged periods of imprisonment while they fight their cases. This problem has only worsened under the government’s constructions of the statute that dramatically expand the reach of mandatory detention. The government currently applies the mandatory detention regime to individuals who have bona fide challenges to removal8 and to individuals with decade-old offenses,9 even though these individuals are most likely to be long-term residents of the United States, with strong community and family ties, records of rehabilitation, and other factors that can weigh against their deportation. The ACLU contends that these policies are in violation of the statute. Finally, lengthy delays in immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the federal courts, and the complex nature of immigration cases also cause many immigrants to languish in detention for months or even years while they wait for their cases to be decided. 10 Who is subject to prolonged immigration detention? DHS subjects three main categories of individuals to prolonged detention without bond hearings. The first category consists of individuals, often long-time legal residents of the United States, whom the government claims are subject to mandatory detention because they are allegedly removable on certain criminal grounds. Some of the convictions at issue are very minor, such as shoplifting or turnstile jumping.11 ICE takes the position that the mandatory detention statute includes individuals facing prolonged, rather than only brief, detention. The ACLU contends that this policy misapplies the statute. The mandatory detention statute does not require prolonged mandatory detention and, if it did, it would violate due process. ACLU IRP Issue Brief: Prolonged Immigration Detention Gary Anderson, a lawful permanent resident (LPR) suffering from schizophrenia and mild mental retardation who has lived in the United States since he was a teenager, spent two years in mandatory detention while litigating his removal case. The government sought to deport Mr. Anderson based on two misdemeanor convictions for simple possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, for which he served a total of five days of imprisonment. Mr. Anderson’s detention caused tremendous hardship to him and his family, which includes numerous U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, and in particular his mother, who is also mentally ill and relied on him for household help and emotional support. Ultimately, in light of the strong equities in his case, the IJ granted Mr. Anderson cancellation of removal— a permanent form of immigration relief. During his two years of detention, Mr. Anderson never received a bond hearing because the government argued that he was subject to mandatory detention. Mr. Anderson was represented by attorneys from the Legal Aid Society of New York and the Center for Constitutional Rights. July 2009 2 Luis Casas-Castrillon, a longtime LPR, spent seven years in immigration detention challenging the government’s attempt to remove him. After fighting his case all the way to the Ninth Circuit, an IJ ultimately determined that he was not even deportable, terminated his proceedings, and restored him to lawful permanent residency. Though prior to his imprisonment Mr. Casas-Castrillon had a strong employment history, having worked in financial services and the Census Bureau, and strong ties to family and community in the United States, his lengthy incarceration has left his life in ruins. During his seven years of detention, Mr. Casas-Castrillon never received a bond hearing to determine if his detention was necessary. Instead, the only review he received was a single custody review that summarily deemed him a flight risk, misstated his criminal history, and erroneously asserted that he had received a personal interview regarding his detention. The government was finally ordered to provide him a bond hearing only after his habeas petition—filed with the assistance of Federal Defenders—was granted by the Ninth Circuit. Second, DHS detains many individuals pending judicial review of their removal orders in the federal courts of appeals. Detention can span months and years while detainees wait for courts of appeals to work through backlogs and decide their cases. 12 Notwithstanding the merits of their cases, or how long their detention extends, ICE takes the position that these individuals are not entitled to any independent review of their detention by an IJ. Instead, all they receive are perfunctory and “rubber stamp” custody reviews by ICE itself that routinely deny release without any meaningful assessment of whether an individual’s detention is even justified. These custody reviews lack basic due process minimums in that they are non-adversarial; conducted by ICE, which has an institutional investment in detention and removal, rather than a neutral decision-maker such as an IJ; and place the burden on the individual to justify release rather than on the government to justify continued detention. The ACLU contends that this policy is unlawful. Due process principles dictate that detention statutes cannot authorize prolonged detention without meaningful review. The third category consists of individuals who are detained upon arrival to the United States, including asylum seekers who have established a “credible fear” of persecution, and lawful permanent residents (LPR’s) with longstanding ties to the United States who are returning from brief trips abroad. DHS takes the position that, pursuant to current regulations, an IJ is precluded from reviewing ICE’s decision to detain such individuals, no matter how long such detention lasts. 13 The ACLU contends that the statute does not authorize the prolonged detention of these individuals without adequate procedures and would violate due process if it did so. Saluja Thangaraja fled the brutal beatings and torture that she suffered in a prison camp during the Sri Lankan civil war only to endure more than four years of immigration detention. In 2004, the Ninth Circuit granted Ms. Thangaraja withholding of removal and found her eligible for asylum, concluding that the immigration judge and the BIA’s previous rejection of her claims lacked a “reasonable basis in law and fact.” Despite this reprimand, the government continued to doggedly pursue Ms. Thangaraja’s removal, appealing the IJ’s subsequent grant of asylum and detaining her throughout this process. Ms. Thangaraja finally gained her freedom in March 2006 only after the ACLU of Southern California filed a habeas petition for her release. Victor Molina de la Villa, an LPR since 1980, was detained by ICE while returning from a brief trip to Colombia in 2002 on the basis of a single, decade-old conviction. Mr. Molina, a former serviceman in the U.S. Navy with a U.S. citizen wife and three children, had no other criminal history. Nonetheless, he was detained by ICE for two and a imposed half years until he ultimately won release through a petition for habeas corpus. His imprisonment tremendous hardship on his family, ultimately leading them to lose their home. Since winning his release three years ago, Mr. Molina has lived under minimal conditions of supervision with no violations. ACLU IRP Issue Brief: Prolonged Immigration Detention July 2009 3 Notably, only approximately 16 percent of immigration detainees are represented by counsel, 16 and the often remote location of their incarceration and the complexity of the immigration laws makes it difficult for them to pursue their cases. Prolonged detention also has perverse policy effects. Individuals with the strongest challenges to removability or claims to immigration relief are the most likely to fight their cases and thus face the greatest risk of prolonged imprisonment. The prospect of continued detention coerces many of them to abandon their meritorious claims to stay in the United States.15 Ms. G-Z*, a nineteen-year-old woman from Colombia was abducted twice by members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)—a leftist guerilla insurgent group—as a result of her association with military officers and policemen. After a third kidnapping in 2006, the young woman fled to the United States in search of refuge. She arrived at Newark Liberty International airport, where she was arrested and detained in New Jersey. Though the IJ found her testimony credible, the judge concluded that she did not meet the definition of a refugee. ICE ignored her request for release on parole while her appeal was pending, despite a diagnosis for anxiety and depression that was aggravated by her detention. In January 2008— after 17 and a half months in detention—Ms. G-Z decided to accept deportation, “averr[ing] that despite the fact that her ‘fear of persecution is as strong as ever [,]’ the detention was . . . ‘affecting me physically and destroying me mentally’ and . . . served as a daily and unwelcome reminder of the indignity of detention at the hands of the FARC.” After her deportation, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals found that she had a wellfounded fear of future persecution. How many people are subject to prolonged immigration detention? Unfortunately, we do not yet have comprehensive data on the number of individuals subjected to prolonged immigration detention while continuing to challenge their removal. While ICE reported an average detention stay of 37 days in 2007 16, this number is significantly skewed by the number of Mexican nationals subject to expedited removal—a fast-track procedure that allows immigration officers to issue removal orders with no hearing or review by an IJ—at the Southern border. 17 It has long been recognized that many immigrants are detained for months or even years as they go through proceedings that will determine whether or not they are eligible to remain in the United States. A national “snapshot” of a single day of ICE detention obtained by the Associated Press provides some information on the scope of prolonged detention. 18 On the evening of January 25, 2009, at least 4,170 individuals, and possibly more, had been subject to detention for six months or longer, and 1,334 of those individuals had been subjected to detention for one year or longer. In extreme cases, some individuals had been detained as long as five, nine, or, in one case, 15 years. Of these individuals, 2,362 persons were still fighting their removal cases before the immigration courts. Moreover, many of the 1,808 detainees identified as having final orders of removal were likely seeking review of those removal orders in federal court. (The ICE statistics do not indicate whether a removal order was stayed pending such federal court review.) ICE statistics for fiscal year 2006 also indicate that at least 1,559 asylum seekers were detained for more than 6 months. 19 *Note: Name redacted in light of the risk of persecution that the individual faces in Columbia. ACLU IRP Issue Brief: Prolonged Immigration Detention July 2009 4 Where are individuals facing prolonged immigration detention? The following chart provides a state-by-state breakdown showing the location of individuals subject to detention for six months or longer. Information about specific facilities, along with the database as a whole, is available upon request. State AL Prolonged Detainees Without a Final Removal Order 52 Prolonged Detainees With a Final Removal Order 82 AZ CA CO FL GA HI IA IL IN KS KY LA MA ME MD MI MN MO ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA SC TX UT VA WA WI Total 419 354 17 179 50 1 2 21 5 0 5 41 91 4 10 21 6 3 0 7 0 130 40 7 66 17 1 1 88 10 553 7 55 94 5 2,362 173 253 11 169 33 3 1 21 2 3 8 118 84 1 23 14 13 6 5 7 5 99 25 12 96 14 5 0 104 13 300 5 47 51 2 1,808 ACLU IRP Issue Brief: Prolonged Immigration Detention July 2009 5 Why is prolonged immigration detention unlawful? Prolonged immigration detention deprives individuals of their liberty without a sufficient justification and adequate procedural safeguards. In Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), the U.S. Supreme Court recognized that “[f]reedom from imprisonment—from Government custody, detention, or other forms of physical restraint—lies at the heart of the liberty that [the Due Process] Clause protects.” For this reason, the Court held that detention violates due process unless it is reasonably related to its purpose. Due process requires a sufficiently strong special justification for detention that outweighs its significant deprivation of liberty as well as “strong procedural protections.” 20 As detention becomes prolonged, the deprivation of liberty becomes greater, requiring an even stronger justification and more rigorous procedural protections. 21 Yet the government subjects thousands of individuals to detention for prolonged periods of time without a sufficient justification or adequate procedural review. The Immigration and Nationality Act does not expressly authorize prolonged detention without adequate procedures. Consequently, a number of courts in cases brought by the ACLU have construed the statute to require a bond hearing where detention has become unreasonably prolonged and thereby avoid the serious due process concerns that would otherwise be raised by prolonged detention without adequate review.22 Why is prolonged immigration detention bad public policy? Prolonged immigration detention is also bad public policy for a number of reasons: Unfair: prolonged immigration detention is profoundly unfair. Prolonged detention forces many immigrants fighting the government’s efforts to remove them to choose between being locked up indefinitely and giving up their meritorious immigration cases. • Perverse Effects: prolonged detention has perverse effects in that individuals with the strongest challenges to removal are most likely to fight their cases and thus face the greatest risk of lengthy imprisonment. • Arbitrary and Unnecessary: prolonged immigration detention is often unnecessary given that many detainees pose neither a flight risk nor a danger to the community and also have substantial challenges to their removal. The lack of sufficient procedures means that the government makes no adequate determination about whether detention is justified. Where individuals do pose a flight risk such that some supervision is necessary, alternatives to detention—such as curfews or electronic monitoring—are often more than sufficient to ensure appearance for removal proceedings. • Costly: prolonged immigration detention places significant and unnecessary financial burdens on the government as the daily cost of detention amounts to approximately $141 per day. 23 • Hardship to Families: prolonged immigration detention creates hardship for families, many of whose members are U.S. citizens or otherwise lawfully residing in the United States, and who are unnecessarily deprived of financial and emotional support by their loved ones’ imprisonment. • ACLU IRP Issue Brief: Prolonged Immigration Detention July 2009 6 What are possible government solutions? Given the serious due process and public policy concerns raised by prolonged immigration detention, the government can and should implement several immediate reforms to significantly reduce the use of arbitrary and unnecessary imprisonment; bring cost-savings for the government; and alleviate the hardship that prolonged detention imposes on immigrants and their families: Provide Adequate Review. The government should take the minimal step of providing for independent and impartial review of all ICE detention decisions (e.g., bond hearings before an IJ) except where detention is clearly mandated by statute. Such review should be provided to all individuals detained for more than six months, the period of time deemed presumptively reasonable for effectuating removal, and in excess of the period of time typically necessary to conclude removal proceedings. • Increase Alternatives to Detention. For those individuals who cannot be released on bond, either because their detention is mandated by statute or because they would otherwise pose too great a flight risk, the government should consider their release under other forms of custody such as curfews or electronic monitoring that are significantly less costly and create less hardship to their families. • Apply Reasonable Interpretation of Federal Law. Finally, the government should also abandon its overly broad interpretations of the mandatory detention statute and stop applying it against individuals with bona fide challenges to removal and individuals who were released from criminal custody for old offenses. • The ACLU is currently pursuing all these solutions through litigation and administrative and legislative advocacy. For more information on prolonged detention and IRP’s work in this area, please contact Judy Rabinovitz, IRP Deputy Director, at 212-549-2618 or email@example.com. ACLU IRP Issue Brief: Prolonged Immigration Detention July 2009 7 See, e.g., Ly v. Hansen, 351 F.3d 263 (6th Cir. 2003); Tijani v. Willis, 430 F.3d 1241 (9th Cir. 2005); Nadarajah v. Gonzales, 443 F.3d 1069 (9th Cir. 2006); Casas-Castrillon v. Dep't of Homeland Security, 535 F.3d 942 (9th Cir. 2008); Wilks v. U.S. Dep’t Homeland Security, No. 07-2171, 2008 WL 4820654 (M.D. Pa. Nov. 3, 2008). 1 2 Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice, Audit Report 97-05 (1/97), Immigration and Naturalization Service Contracting for Detention Space, Jan. 1997, at 2. 3 Testimony of the Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary, U.S. Deparment of Homeland Security, before the Senate Judiciary Committee, May 6, 2009. U.S. Government Accountability Office, Alien Detention Standards: Observations on the Adherence to ICE’s Medical Standards in Detention Facilities, June 4, 2008, at 1. 4 Testimony of James T. Hayes, Jr., Director, Office of Detention and Removal Operations, “Hearing on Health Services for Detainees in ICE Custody,” before the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Mar. 3, 2009. 5 6 See INA § 236(c); 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c). 7 Demore, 538 U.S. at 513 (emphasis added). 8 See Matter of Joseph, 22 I&N Dec. 660 (BIA 1999). 9 See Matter of Saysana, 24 I&N Dec. 602 (BIA 2008); Matter of Rojas, 23 I&N Dec. 117 (BIA 2001). 10 See, e.g., Brad Heath, Immigration courts face huge backlog, USA TODAY, Mar. 29, 2009 (reporting, pursuant to review of immigration court dockets from 2003 to present, that “nearly 90,000 people accused of being in the United States illegally waited at least two years for a judge to decide whether they must leave” and that 14,000 “cases took more than five years to decide and a few that took more than a decade.”). For example, in 2005, according to the Office of Immigration Statistics, 56% of criminal convictions forming the basis for deportations were non-violent drug or illegal reentry crimes; an additional 14.6% were non-specified but non-violent crimes. See, e.g., Mary Dougherty, Denise Wilson, and Amy Wu, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics, Immigration Enforcement Actions: 2005, Table 4, November 2006, at 5; see also Human Rights Watch, Forced Apart: Families Separated and Immigrants Harmed by United States Deportation Policy (July 16, 2007). In a more recent report analyzing enforcement data from 1997 to 2007, HRW found that some of the most common crimes for which people were deported were relatively minor offenses, such as marijuana and cocaine possession or traffic offenses. Among legal immigrants who were deported, 77 % had been convicted for such nonviolent crimes. Human Rights Watch, Forced Apart (By the Numbers): NonCitizens Deported Mostly for Nonviolent Offenses (Apr. 15, 2009). 11 12 Casas-Castrillon v. Department of Homeland Security, 535 F.3d 942 (9th Cir. 2008). 13 See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(h)(2)(i)(B). 14 According to the federal Executive Office of Immigration Review, between October 1, 2006, and September 20, 2007, approximately 84 percent of detained respondents who completed immigration court proceedings were unrepresented. Nina Siulc, Zhifen Cheng, Arnold Son, and Olga Byrne, Improving Efficiency and Promoting Justice in the Immigration System: Lessons from the Legal Orientation Program, Report Summary (Vera Institute of Justice, May 2008). 15 See, e.g., Gomez-Zuluaga v. AG of the United States, 527 F.3d 330, 339 (3rd Cir. 2008). 16 GAO, Alien Detention Standards, supra note 4. 17 See INA § 235; 8 U.S.C. § 1225. 18 See Roberts, Michelle, AP Impact: Immigrants face detention, few rights, Wash. Post. Mar. 13, 2009. 19 Human Rights First, U.S. Detention of Asylum Seekers: Seeking Protection, Finding Prison (Apr. 2009), at 39. 20 Zadvydas, 533 U.S. at 690-91. 21 See Kansas v. Hendricks, 521 U.S. 346, 368 (1997). See, e.g., Tijani v. Willis, 430 F.3d 1241, 1242 (9th Cir. 2005); Casas-Castrillon v. Dep’t of Homeland Security, 535 F.3d 942, 950 (9th Cir. 2008); Wilks v. U.S. Dep’t Homeland Security, No. 07-2171, 2008 WL 4820654, at *2 (M.D. Pa. Nov. 3, 2008); Scarlett v. U.S. Dep’t Homeland Security, --F.Supp.2d ---, 2009 WL 2025336 (W.D.N.Y. 2009); Occelin v. ICE, No. 09-00164, 2009 WL 1743742 (M.D. Pa. June 17, 2009). 22 23 See Roberts, Michelle, AP Impact: Immigrants face detention, few rights, Wash. Post. Mar. 13, 2009. 24 See, e.g., ACLU of Massachusetts, Detention and Deportation in the Age of ICE: Immigrants and Human Rights in Massachusetts (Dec. 2008). 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Many Mac users still think their devices cannot be infected by viruses, but this is not true. Even such reliable computers can be a target for hackers who create harmful software to get control of Mac devices lately. Of course, there are no reasons to be scared and worried but you must know how to define if the computer has any viruses and malware, and what you have to do if something happens.
Needless to say, any kind of device can be infected by any virus, and it may attack the computer, delete and modify information on it, or a hacker can even get control of the Mac. Usually, a virus may get on your computer when you’re downloading a file from a non-reliable source. In our article, you will read easy and effective tips on how to detect and remove viruses from the device.
How the Mac can Be Infected
There are many ways how a computer can get attacked by viruses:
- Downloading files. Everyone loves films and music but nobody likes to pay for it, that’s why people are looking for downloading files for free. Please be attentive that free downloads can contain malware inside. That’s why it’s better to open only trusted sites and download files only from reliable sources.
- Attachments from the emails. Sometimes you can open emails with an attachment and download it with a virus. Check out every email and open attachments only if you are 100% sure doesn’t contain any spam.
- Unreliable applications. If you download applications from untrusted sources, there are high chances to get a virus. Use the App Store to get applications from there because their reliability is guaranteed.
How to Understand Your Device is Infected
The best way to know it is to scan the Mac via an antivirus program. Remember that even if you have got a notification about the virus, this can be a scam that asks you to click an unknown link and install another non-reliable app.
There are several signs that can tell that your Mac needs your attention:
- The computer works slower than usually
- You see some weird files and apps you didn’t install before
- You see many annoying ads during work on your Mac
- It’s not possible to change some application settings
How to Remove Viruses
Follow these tips to get rid of viruses on the computer without wasting time:
- Install an antivirus program. Use reliable software to find and delete malware and other viruses. Even if you have no experience with such programs, it’s quite easy to scan your computer automatically. You can remove suspicious files and apps without problems.
- Delete apps you don’t use. We suggest checking the folder with applications and deleting those you don’t use. The fewer programs you have on your computer, the higher performance it will have. We also suggest using cleanup tools to scan on Mac regularly and remove old and unused apps to boost up the computer.
- Check out the extensions of the browser. Just open your browser and find the list of all the extensions. Delete those you never use to speed up your device and keep it free from viruses.
- Clean downloads regularly. In your downloads folder, there are plenty of files, and some of them may contain viruses and harmful apps. Move those files you want to keep to other folders and remove other data. Don’t forget to empty the trash after this.
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When you think about the types of hacking techniques, you’ll realize that in our world today, we perform a lot of activities over the internet and hackers now have more opportunities to gain unauthorized access to unclassified data.
There are now more attempts by hackers to gain access to vital information such as user credentials, email addresses, and credit card information being stored on personal devices and freely transmitted over the internet. The techniques used by hackers are constantly evolving; you, therefore, need to keep up with new tactics to remain protected.
Types of Hacking Techniques: What is hacking?
Hacking is the process of taking advantage of vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to a tablet, smartphone, computer, or network system. Hackers gain unauthorized access to information by changing the features of a network or system, or exploiting any loopholes.
They make use of advanced computer skills to exploit and get into the system of a victim without them knowing. After they do this, they’ll be able to view personal information such as financial data and passwords.
Though most hackers use their knowledge for greed, revenge, and fun, not all hackers use their skills for exploitative purposes; there are some types of hacking techniques that are used to protect confidential data from being stolen. They are known as ethical or white hat hackers.
Types of Hacking Techniques
Below are some common hacking techniques you should know to remain protected:
1. Bait and switch
Most hackers have used this technique for many years. They offer their victims something they want and then swap it out for something different when they’re distracted.
This hacking trick has different variations in this digital age. One of the most popular is that used by cyber-criminals on websites that sell advertising spaces.
Hackers can gain these advertising spaces by registering with a different email address and link it to a site that looks legitimate – which is the one that the site owner sees when he or she visits the link. However, as soon as the ad gets active, people clicking on the link may be sent to a page that has been infected with a virus.
This is simply software that records the strokes and key sequence of your keyboard into a log file on your device. Your email and passwords can be found in these log files.
Keylogger is also referred to as keyboard capturing, and it can be either software or hardware. Software-based keyloggers target programs that have been installed on a system, while the hardware version targets keyboards, phone sensors, electromagnetic emissions, and so on.
This is why online banking sites provide users the option of using their virtual keyboards. Therefore, any time you’re operating a computer in a public space, take extra caution to avoid being a victim of this attack.
3. Denial of Service (DoS\DDoS)
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a way that cybercriminals make a server unavailable by crashing the server by using bots. The main aim of the bots is to send several requests to the website, and because of this, the server will be unable to process all of the received requests – causing it to eventually crash.
The most dangerous thing about this technique is that a hacker can crash the server within a few minutes. The size of DDoS attacks keeps getting advanced with each passing year.
4. Obtaining passwords
Hackers can crack your passwords through various means. They could make you download software that records your keystrokes and saves your usernames and passwords when you input them. Attackers can release malware on the machine of users if they are in a nearby location and obtain your login details.
Additionally, we now have password cracking programs that can run letter and character combinations, guessing passwords within a few minutes. A five-character password for instance could have about 100 combinations, and a good password cracker could run through them all in some seconds.
The best thing to do to remain protected will be to use a password management tool that can house your credentials securely. You can use these tools to auto-generate long, diverse character passwords that will be hard for hackers to guess. Also, consider using encryption and multi-factor authentication methods to protect your data using various layers of protection.
Hackers use this passive method to listen in on a network connection and record as much valuable information as they can get. They may use interception of data transmissions, packet sniffing, and other monitoring methods; however, this attack will only be successful if the hacker goes undetected.
The networks at the greatest risk of eavesdroppers are those that are unsecured. Those that use public WiFi should use a VPN when connecting to protect themselves. Corporate networks may use IDS or IPS to protect their systems from eavesdropping.
6. Fake wireless access point (WAP)
An attacker could make use of software to fake a wireless access point, just for the fun of it. This access point connects to the official public place WAP. Once a user gets connected to the fake WAP, an attacker can gain access to their data.
This technique is one of the easier to accomplish. You only need a simple software and wireless network to carry it out. A WAP connection can appear legit and hard to determine its legitimacy. It is best to use a good VPN to protect yourself from such attacks.
7. Non-targeted website attack
Most times, hackers don’t target a particular website. They are more interested in carrying out a large-scale attack. A user can easily fall victim to a non-targeted attack. Just overlook any CMS, plugin, or template vulnerability because the hacker can use any loophole to get into the network of a victim.
An attacker can easily get websites that have similar weaknesses. They can use the hacking database of Google to get a list of websites that are vulnerable. For instance, a hacker can find all indexed websites that have installed a vulnerable plugin or websites that have catalogs that are not hidden.
The basis of a phishing attack is using email messages that have been specifically created to induce a recipient into revealing personal or financial information. Today, hackers have improved on this technique by using social engineering to include an element of urgency into the attack.
They could tempt users by telling them there’s a not-to-be-missed financial deal, a free software download, a court summons from the power company over your unpaid bill, or an alert regarding your browsing activity. Hackers can use these techniques to lure users into visiting a spoofed website where they obtain their credentials or send malware into their system.
In addition to taking caution, you should also employ common sense. If a message appears suspicious, verify by calling or visiting the person that sent it. Corporate users need to undergo security awareness training to keep them informed about recent threats and phishing scams.
9. Cookie theft
When using your browser website store cookies. This includes your search history, passwords of some accounts, and other vital information. When a hacker views the cookie session of your browser, he or she can get authenticated as you on a browser and then can carry out an attack. It’s best to regularly clear the cache and search history of your browser to guarantee protection from such attacks.
Cookies can store personal data such as usernames, passwords, and browsing history for various sites we visit. A popular for a hacker to carry out this attack is to manipulate the IP packets of a user to pass through their device. This attack is also known as SideJacking or Session Hijacking, and it is easy to carry out if the user is not using SSL.
10. Malware or virus attack
Hackers can visit any website and insert codes or malware into its database or files. There are various viruses, each causing different impacts on websites.
Viruses are dangerous programs that can get installed into the system of a victim and keeps sending the data of victims to the hacker. They can also lock the victim’s files, serve malicious advertisements, divert traffic, sniff data, or spread to other computers connected to that network.
To prevent these attacks, you should be cautious when opening email messages and attached files. Disable pop-up windows in your browser, to avoid the temptation of clicking them. Only download software from approved app stores and reputable companies. You should also keep your anti-malware and security software up-to-date.
What are the Types of Hacking Techniques: Bottom line
It can be difficult for users to believe that they can fall victim to hacking attempts within a few minutes. The only thing a hacker needs is to get the right criteria by using the hacking database of Google and search it with the parameters. Depending on the criteria a hacker chooses, he or she can take the required actions to hack a system.
If your website is vulnerable, get ready for regular updating, cleaning, and repairing. Your top priority should be to remain protected against these attacks. You can do that by installing a quality antivirus to protect your website from all forms of hacking attacks. It can also locate existing viruses and malicious codes.
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The Institute for Palliative Medicine (IPM) at San Diego Hospice is committed to relieving suffering by improving the quality and accessibility of palliative care.
San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine was established as the original hospice program in San Diego County in 1977. Today, the organization is one of the largest hospice and palliative care programs in the United States. More than 800 hospice staff and 600 volunteers annually care for over 4,000 adult and pediatric patients and their families, as well as more than 12,000 bereaved clients.
The Institute for Palliative Medicine (IPM) faculty members serve on the Hospice interdisciplinary teams, facilitating the transfer of critical knowledge between academic and clinical settings. IPM formally known as the Center for Palliative Studies was established in 1989. For over 20 years, IPM has achieved international recognition for its innovative education programs, patient/family-centered research and evidence-based advocacy.
IPM advances the art and science of palliative care through the work of its centers and programs.
IPM is a teaching and research affiliate of the University of California San Diego, San Diego State University and the University of San Diego.
To discover, demonstrate, and disseminate successful strategies for palliative care in existing healthcare systems.
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Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program. This one-year program is the largest palliative medicine fellowship program in North America.
International Programs. The IPM International Programs help countries and healthcare systems build palliative care programs that fit with their expressed needs, available resources, and cultural values.
Psychiatry Care Programs. In its commitment to innovation in the relief of suffering, IPM is home to one of the country’s first palliative care psychiatry programs.
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Glossary of Terms
Alchemical Weddings is a story of magical charms, dream destinations, travel through time pieces and other essential elements of true romance. This realm has only just been born, through an act of Tsimtsum.
Tsimtsum is, essentially, a Kabalistic term. The omnipotent God generated the void in which to create a universe by withdrawing from a certain space; a space that might then be filled by God’s creation. Tsimtsum is the act of that withdrawal, contraction or concentration of energy into a primordial point. Psychologically, tsimtsum relates to the shrinking of the self and the understanding that power does not make an individual infallible or the same as God. The act of tsimtsum in a by nature active individual through meditation might bring about a zen-like state of mind, thereby elevating the mind over matter.
Think of the tree of life, or the mystical place where the kabbalah meets yin and yang, where and when God arrives and departs again.
For as Lao Tzu said: “They who tell do not know, they who know do not tell.” Why then, one might ask, did he go so far as to reveal this much? The concept of Ying and Yang sheds light on this as this expresses the idea that two opposites contain between them the totality of all things in perfect harmony; Positive and negative combine to form a neutral state of calm, a diffusion of the turmoil of chaos arising as each force transmits its essence. Zen is strongly related - conceptually, at the very least - to the idea of Tsimtsum, as seen above.
Written of by Homer and Virgil. The Elysian fields refer to the classical notion of Heaven and the location of creativity. A place of perfect happiness and repose for divine beings and the souls of excellent people.
An idea developed by Plato and explored by Carl Jung in his theories of human psychology. An Archetype is, essentially, a primordial and ideal form, a prototype for all future manifestations of the idea of that form. This word incorporates the Greek term ‘arche’, which means source or origin. In Christian Gnosticism and Pauline theology, Christ is seen as the archetypal man, the spiritual Adam.
This is both a Platonic and a Gnostic philosophy. Most commonly understood in relation to time as being the age of a universe or immeasurable eternity. An aeon is an emanation of the supreme deity.
To an Aeon, Time would have no meaning and yet to mortals it is a measured construct with which we define our existence. Humans refer to their action as having occurred in the past, present or future, yet we often question the possibility of their being infinitely dimensional parallel universes through which each moment occurs perpetually for eternity. The modern, linear view of time inhibits human potential for frequenting parallel universes beyond the instances of personal experience. A more liberal and empowering view is the one in which time is more than a straightforward progression and is truthfully accompanied by an opposite karmic force, which is timeless.
Uncontrolled matter and energy without form or direction. Chaos theory, however, attempts to find an order in apparently random observed phenomenon or other data. Proposes that there is an underlying force, design or determination behind the behaviour of all things. The butterfly effect is one of the most famous aspects of chaos theory and is also known as sensitive dependence on initial conditions, proposing that minute changes in initial conditions can ultimately bring about far-reaching, long-term behaviour or conditions.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, these are mentions in official dispatches.
A Mystery is that which defies understanding or attempts at rationalization and usually also arouses curiosity. It may be a profound secret, the unraveling of which might depend upon initiation into a particular group, sect or cult, or upon a personal revelation or experience of enlightenment. A mystery is something inexplicable. The word is also used to describe incidents in the life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, including the incarnation, passion, crucifixion, resurrection, annunciation or ascension, as meditated upon during recitation of the Rosary in Roman Catholic tradition. In the ancient world deities such as Demeter, Cybele, Isis, Mithras and Dionysus stimulated the growth of mystery and mystical religions.
According to its etymology, ‘mystic’ implies relation to ‘mysteries’. An initiate into mysteries would therefore be considered a mystic and mysticism is concerned with the nature of reality and the individual’s struggle to achieve a clear vision of reality. A transformation of consciousness would accompany such a vision. Something mystical is spiritually allegorical or symbolic, is of an esoteric nature and contains hidden meanings. A Mystic is one who seeks by contemplation and self-surrender to obtain union with the divine and who believes in spiritual apprehension of truths beyond reason or understanding. Most major world religions contain mystical traditions, including Judaism (especially through the Kabbalah), Christianity (especially through Gnosticism), Islam/Sufism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism. One famous English mystical text, written anonymously by a monk in the 14th Century, is called the Cloud of Unknowing. Mysticism has strongly influenced many philosophies, constituting either the basis of whole systems or specific elements of certain systems. For example, Plato’s world of ideas is a mystical construct. The Alexandrian Jew, Philo, taught that a human being, by freeing him or herself from matter and receiving illumination from God, might reach a prophetic state of mystical ecstasy. The most systematic attempt to form a mystical philosophical world view occurred at the Neo-Platonism School of Alexandria, particularly through the work of Plotinus, who proposed that the end of human life and philosophy itself is to realize the mystical return of the soul to God by freeing and purifying itself from the sensuous world.
A kingdom, sphere or domain. The word often has fantastical, romantic and spiritual connotations.
This means ownership. An individual would naturally wish to be in full possession of his or her own body, mind and soul. In a case of demonic possession, the soul, mind or spirit of an undesirable other might be said to have occupied the body of a particular person. Such an interloper may well prove difficult to expel without help from an intermediary.
An evil, malignant, destructive, fierce and supernatural force, to be avoided, repelled or defeated wherever possible. A devilish entity which might try to influence or even possess another being for no good reason.
Yin and Yang is an ancient Chinese, holistic concept about the way in which things work and which flow goes. The Yellow Emperor described it thus: "The principle of Yin and Yang is the foundation of the entire universe."
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With as many as 70 oil trains rumbling across Pennsylvania each week, the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday released a series of recommendations meant to reduce the risk of a catastrophic derailment, including reduced speeds through cities, beefed-up track inspections and a call for trackside communities to plan for an emergency.
Wolf has expressed “grave concern” about the trains’ safety in the wake of several fiery crashes. CSX and Norfolk Southern carry huge volumes of crude through Pennsylvania to refineries in Philadelphia and elsewhere.
The crude, from the Bakken Shale region of North Dakota, is unusually volatile. A train carrying Bakken crude derailed in Quebec two years ago, causing a fire and explosion that killed 47 people and leveled the downtown.
Wolf hired Allan Zarembski, a University of Delaware professor and a specialist in railroad engineering and safety, to identify areas of high risk and to issue safety recommendations. Zarembski’s report, released Monday, contains 27 recommendations, primarily focused on maintenance of tracks and equipment, routing, speed, inspections and emergency planning.
The report noted CSX and Norfolk Southern already follow many of the best practices it identified.
“Protecting Pennsylvanians is my top priority and Dr. Zarembski’s report is important in helping my administration take the necessary steps,” Wolf said in a statement. “I will also continue to work with CSX and Norfolk Southern, both of which have demonstrated concern for rail safety and an interest in working with my administration.”Norfolk, Virginia-based Norfolk Southern issued a statement Monday saying it is already increasing inspections of tracks that carry oil trains and taking other measures that show its “strong commitment to safety and to the communities through which we operate.”
Jacksonville, Florida-based CSX did not immediately issue a response to the Pennsylvania recommendations.
Zarembski’s report said the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency should conduct an emergency response exercise with communities along the tracks and ensure that those communities have their own emergency plans.
It also called on CSX and Norfolk Southern to voluntarily slow their trains to 35 mph through Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
The federal government, which has primary responsibility for regulating railroads, has mandated a 40 mph speed limit through cities with populations of at least 100,000. But at least one railroad, BNSF Railway, which operates in the West, has committed to a 35 mph limit in major urban areas.
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A protective or supportive device that is easily removable by the
individual without a staff member's assistance is not restraint.
(1) A protective or supportive device may only be used
with the consent of the individual.
(2) A supportive device must allow greater freedom
of mobility than would be possible without the use of the device.
(3) Use of a protective or supportive device shall
be based upon a prior order of a physician, physician's assistant,
or advanced practice registered nurse.
(4) If an individual uses a protective or supportive
device, the individual's treatment team shall include an occupational
or physical therapist and the individualized treatment plan shall
specify that a protective or supportive device is to be used and shall:
(A) include any special considerations for the use
of the device based on the findings of the comprehensive initial assessment
performed at admission or intake;
(B) include an outcome oriented goal;
(C) describe the specific type of device to be used;
(D) specify who is responsible for applying the device;
(E) describe the plan for monitoring the individual;
(F) reflect periodic assessment, intervention, and
evaluation by the treatment team, including the physical therapist,
on an ongoing basis.
(5) The facility shall have written policies and procedures
that address the proper implementation of this subsection and monitoring
requirements with reference to individuals with particular types of
protective and supportive devices.
(b) Involuntary use of protective and supportive devices.
A protective or supportive device that is not easily removable by
the individual without a staff member's assistance constitutes a restraint,
and becomes subject to the requirements for restraint or seclusion,
as applicable, described in this subchapter.
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It’s hard to find a person who hasn’t seen the “Sovtransavto” logo. A blue letter “S” against the white background in the form of two arrows running towards each other has been a symbol of reliability, quality and permanent professional competence for many years in a row. This unique system has become not only the forebear of international transportations in Russia, but also an important part of our country’s history.
“Sovtransavto-Moskva” OJSC is one of the biggest international transport and logistics enterprises. Its history is a constant process of development and improvement which began 70 years ago.
The company began its journey long ago in 1945. Back then by order of “Glavavtotrans” of the People’s Commissariat for Motor Transport of the RSFSR motor vehicle column No.34 was established and located at Lyublino (station Pererva) of Moscow Oblast. Its first appointed head was captain G. Sidorov. In 1955 the motor vehicle column moved to Kuntsevo, and three years later to Rabochiy Poselok of Moscow Oblast, whereupon it got its new name – “Kuntsevo motor vehicle column No.2”.
In 1963 the USSR Government ordered the Ministry of Motor Transport of the RSFSR to arrange regular freight transportation by motor transport within international traffic. This was the task imposed on the Kuntsevo auto-transport enterprise. The motor vehicle column got under the jurisdiction of “Glavmezhavtotrans” and by Order No.181 of the Ministry of Motor Vehicles and Motorways of the RSFSR started to carry out regular centralized interregional and inter-republic freight transportations. Later it was rearranged as “Kuntsevo motor transport establishment of the intercity traffic”.
Starting point of international transportations
The 12th of August 1963 saw a landmark event in the history of the enterprise. Drivers A.A. Efimov and A.Ya. Volchkov, driving road-trains made up of tractor trucks MAZ-200 M – MOM 74-39, MAZ-200 M – MOM-74-46 and semitrailer cars MO-72-37 and MO-72-41, started for the city of Warsaw of the People’s Republic of Poland for transporting the freight of organization “Knigoeksport”. That was the trip which marked the starting point of international transportations in our country, and the drivers, who performed the trip, can be justly known to be heroes and trailblazers on European routes.
In the following years the number of international trips increased rapidly, and the geography of transportations expanded. Trips to Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Germany and other countries began to be arranged. The main customer at that time appeared to be foreign trade association “Soyuzvneshtrans”.
Establishment of the “Sovtransavto” system
As foreign economic relations developed, the necessity of arranging the far-reaching international motor transportations in the country became apparent. In this connection the autumn of 1968 saw issuing of a special decree of the Soviet Union government on establishment of the Main Directorate of the international motor service which was named “Sovtransavto”.
One of the first enterprises included in the “Sovtransavto” system was the “Kuntsevo motor transport establishment of the intercity traffic”, thereafter it was renamed as “Motor transport enterprise for the international transportation ‘Sovavto-Moskva’”” by the order of the Ministry of Motor Vehicles and Motorways.
In 1970 the position of the director of “Sovavto-Moskva” went to Vladimir Mikhailovich Zolin. Initially he went through major efforts coming in grips with the West-European transport market by establishing contacts with many freight forwarding companies from foreign countries.
After all the legal questions had been settled, new difficulties emerged on the way of formation of the new branch. First of all, this was the subject to the technological infrastructure of the truck fleet. The rolling stock comprised few units, the conditions of centralized planned economics forced the production of native car industry to be registered in advance for months and years ahead. In order to solve this difficult situation the direction of “Sovtransavto” had to try to ask the State Planning Committee to register the delivery of freight vehicles for the established Directorate in the budget separately. Since 1973 the truck fleet of the enterprise has been completed with vehicles of West-European production: Volvo and Mercedes.
In this period the “Sovavto-Moskva” enterprise under Zolin’s direction saw a real technical revolution. The workshops were equipped with utilities, new machine tool stations were purchased, a technical class was organized, where experts could share experience. Working conditions for employees were also actively improved.
In 1976 V. Zolin passed the directorship to the chief engineer of the enterprise Mikhail Kudinov who headed “Sovavto-Moskva” during 25 years of follow-up. Just like his predecessor, Kudinov continued the work on creation of a unified, powerful and, most significantly, efficient transport structure. Owing to his coherent professional actions, the transportation volumes increased every year, and the quality of the rendered services improved continuously.
By that time the transport market had already developed in European countries. But it was rather problematic to reach, considering that the Soviet Union had been isolated from the capitalistic part of the world for a long time. Owing to a very strong support on the part of the state alone, the enterprise managed to enter the international markets, thus making a worthy competition for foreign carriers.
On the wave of success
The peak of the most successful and profitable work of the Soviet “Sovtransavto”, spread literally all around the world, falls on the middle of the eighties. In those years the enterprise had three and a half thousand freight vehicles, including ones of foreign origin (Mercedes-Benz, Volvo), and about fifteen thousand employees and workers. Geography of transportations expanded constantly, by that time covering the whole Western Europe, Scandinavia, and Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Mongolia in the east.
The state allocated significant funds for equipping the production areas of the enterprise with new technological facilities. This led to constant improvement of the services rendered, and the “Sovtransavto” system maintained the adequate level of competition with western carriers.
From the very beginning the leading personnel of “Sovtransavto-Moskva” has paid a great attention to establishment of the personnel. The most reliable drivers were then chosen to work at the international routes, and they were much influenced by the necessary propaganda. It was almost impossible to obtain employment at “Sovtransavto” without solid experience and recommendations at that time.
International drivers were trained very seriously. For this task the enterprise arranged permanent training courses covering the questions of vehicle driving and safety, study of customs regulations, requirements to the movement of export-import goods, foreign languages. Corresponding phrasebooks were developed for the drivers. The program also included the studies of special aspects of a particular country’s driving regulations.
After completion of a training course the authorized representatives of the General Directorate of “Sovtransavto” arranged regular examinations of the work of the drivers setting out on international trips.
Everything was analyzed, starting from technical and economic characteristics of the transport means, and ending with the drivers’ behavior on the road. If a driver didn’t pass the examination in some aspects, he had to take a training course once again and only then could drive abroad.
Several notes from an instruction on the obligations of a driver carrying out freight transportation in international traffic: “A driver must go abroad wearing uniform clothing of “Sovtransavto”, observe the workplace and labor discipline strictly, be familiar with the construction and particularities of the entrusted rolling stock, comply with the laws and customs regulations of the countries where the transportation is carried out, be familiar with the details of the transportation routes…”.
Owing to such a careful training, the executives of “Sovtransavto-Moskva” established a body of high-level drivers, real experts in solving any questions connected to freight transportation.
With the beginning of perestroika, market reformations and dissolution of the USSR the branch ministry stopped exercising economic functions; the processes of corporatization and voucher privatization started. The hardships that our country faced at that difficult time affected motor transportation entirely as well.
Those were the times of trials and falls for “Sovtransavto”. The worldwide famous system went through a whole range of rearrangements. Thus, in 1988 the basic administration of ”Sovtransavto” was transformed into a foreign trade association upon the terms of full-scale economic responsibility and self-financing. In 1990 the association became a foreign economic concern, and two years later acquired a status of a closed joint-stock company. The former “Sovavto-Moskva” was merged into “Sovtransavto-Moskva” OJSC.
The established business environment and the rapidly increasing competition at the market prompted the executives of the enterprise to make a decision to readjust the Company’s work. Thus, in 1995 “Sovtransavto-Moskva” OJSC began implementing new activity types and entered the market with a proposal of services in customs registration of the export-import freights. In 2000 a temporary storage warehouse was built at the territory of the enterprise, and in 2001 it got a status of a base warehouse with customs registration.
All the measures assumed by the leading personnel at that complicated time worked towards maintenance of the famous brand, and also ensured sustainable activity of the Company.
Establishment of “RUSTA” Group of Companies
In 2004 the position of Chairman of Board of Directors of “Sovtransavto” Holding CJSC was shifted to Dvoynykh Alexey Viktorovich, thus making a turning point in the Company’s history.
The situation was rather complicated in those years. New conditions emerged, market relations evolved, the legal system changed. It was impossible to develop the renew company only on the basis of the former company. Therefore the executives of “Sovtransavto” tried to use the lessons learned to the full completing them with things that were much-in-demand at the modern market.
In order to work efficiently in a competitive environment, the Company expanded the range of the provided services and renewed the vehicle fleet entirely. Young human resources were drawn to the management, and they did a great work in financial rehabilitation of the Company in close interaction with the experienced employees.
The following step on the path of development was a new project of “Sovtransavto-Moskva”, implemented in conjunction with Belorussian enterprise “Westavto” – the establishment of “RUSTA” Managing Company.
Developing rapidly, the Group of Companies began to open a vast network of branch offices in many regions of Russia, gradually acquiring the status of one of the biggest holding enterprises that provided freight transportation services in the territory of Russia and the former CIS countries.
Thus, the following enterprises entered “RUSTA” Group of Companies:
- “RustaLogistic” LLC (international transportation logistics and full range of services in delivering the freights “from door to door”)
- “Rusta-Broker” LLC (customs registration of foreign trade freights)
- “Rustaconsulting (consulting services and legal support)
Equally high standards of the provided services at all the branches, promptness of service and of information presentation – all these factors became a calling card of “RUSTA” Group of Companies distinguishing it from other enterprises. These factors are responsible for earning confidence of such major customers as: Aeroflot, Michelin, Ehrmann, Adidas, Gazprom Tsentrremont, Ikea, Icopal, TheCoca-ColaCompany.
New life of “Sovtransavto-Moskva”
2011 marked the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the enterprise. By this time the long-term experience of successful work and the lessons learned had allowed the executives of the Company making a decision of further independent development. A group of shareholders led by Dvoynykh A.V. exchanged its owned shares at the Holding for the shares of enterprises “Sovtransavto-Moskva” OJSC and “Westavto” OJSC, discovering the possibility of a more serious concentration upon managing the new project – “RUSTA” Group of Companies. And the result of their work wasn’t too long in coming.
In 2011 3.5 thousand m2 of office and warehousing premises were put into service, and the rolling stock was increased by 20%. In addition to the 40 present branch offices the “Rusta-Broker” Company opened three branches more in Novosibirsk, Kazan and Birobidzhan, and the “RustaLogistic” Company became a member of AIAC (Association of International Automobile Carriers) and Freight Forwarders Association of the Russian Federation.
The year 2012 was also eventful for the “Sovtransavto-Moskva” Company:
March 2012 – Chairman of Board of Directors of “Sovtransavto-Moskva” OJSC and “RUSTA” Managing Company Dvoynykh Alexey Viktorovich was elected to the composition of the Council of Carriers of AIAC of the city of Moscow by the Central Federal District.
July 2012 – Preliminary round of the IX Open All-Russian Contest in mastership of drivers of line-haul trains “AIAC-Profi 2012” was carried out in Smolensk. In the course of difficult competition the “Sovtransavto-Moskva” drivers’ team showed the best results and took the premier place at the contest.
Furthermore this year “Sovtransavto-Moskva” became the general transporter of the APEC Summit (city of Vladivostok, Russky Island) and regarding the results of work in 2012 it was acknowledged as Recipient of International Public Award “Zolotaya Kolesnitsa” in the category: “Leader of international motor transportation”.
Since 2013 the position of Director General of “Sovtransavto-Moskva” OJSC has been filled by Burago Sergey Vladimirovich who previously worked in the capacity of Deputy Director General.
In 2013 the Company celebrated a landmark event – 50 years since the first international transportation. And in October 2013 it was awarded with a mark of distinction of AIAC for contribution to the development of international transportation.
In 2014 Customs Agent “Rusta-Broker” LLC secured the honorable 10th place in the rating of biggest customs agents.
In May 2014 Alexey Viktorovich Dvoynykh headed the Council of International Carriers of Moscow Region.
This year our Company celebrates a landmark event – its 70th anniversary! Over the last years the “Sovtransavto-Moskva” Company withstood not only the test of time but also the test of crisis conditions in the country. Hundreds of routes were discovered, thousands of kilometers were covered, and millions of tons of freight were transported. This impressive experience is the key to infallible and professional activity that turns any transportation into a successful business. | <urn:uuid:e7ae7537-c22e-449a-81ba-4534bc3d1f1e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rusta.pro/en/history | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.952096 | 3,335 | 1.703125 | 2 |
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The 1st of March, the Institute of Geography held a meeting on the theme “Safety of children is our responsibility”.
Chairman of the Commission for Emergency Situations of the Institute, doc. Maharram Hasanov, noted the importance of the International Day of Civil Defense dedicated to the safety of children.
He drew attention to such violations of the rules as uncontrollable devices, their use by children, overloading power lines, fires in the forest left without attention and other similar actions that can cause a fire, explosion, poisoning.
The head of the Civil Defense dept., Namazali Mustafayev, notedthat the main purpose of this day is to inform the public about natural and technical accidents, explosions and fire protection, industrial and transport accidents.
He answered questions from participants in the meeting.
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- 1 Is Venus Morning Star?
- 2 How often is Venus the morning star?
- 3 How do I find out what sign my Venus is in?
- 4 Which star is morning or evening star?
- 5 What is Earth’s nickname?
- 6 Why is Venus so bright?
- 7 Is Venus visible every night?
- 8 Why is Venus always in the same spot?
- 9 What planet can be seen in the night sky tonight?
- 10 What Venus signs are compatible?
- 11 What your Venus sign says about you?
- 12 How important is Venus sign?
- 13 What is the first star to come out at night?
- 14 Who is the Son of the Morning Star?
- 15 Which plant is also called the Evening Star?
Is Venus Morning Star?
Why is Venus called “the Morning Star ” or “the Evening Star?” Venus shines so brightly that it is the first “ star ” to appear in the sky after the Sun sets, or the last to disappear before the Sun rises. Unlike stars that emit their own light, Venus reflects the light from the Sun.
How often is Venus the morning star?
At the end of these 8 days, Venus reappears as a morning star, and the cycle begins again. The entire cycle—263 as a morning star, 50 days absent, 263 days as an evening star, and finally, 8 days absent—takes 584 days, an interval also known as the synodic period of Venus.
How do I find out what sign my Venus is in?
To find your Venus Sign:
- Jump to your year of birth.
- Find the last entry preceding your birth date.
- Read the Venus Sign written to the right end of that entry. This is the sign of the astrology guide you should download. Head to our horoscope guide shop here to buy yours now.
Which star is morning or evening star?
Mercury may be seen as an evening “star ” near where the sun has set, or as a morning “star ” near where the sun will rise. The ancient Greeks called the evening star Hermes and the morning star Apollo, believing them to be different objects.
What is Earth’s nickname?
Earth has earned the nickname the “ Blue Planet” because more than 70 percent of its surface is covered by oceans. Winds, waves, currents, tides, and plate tectonics continually change our planet and have altered Earth’s early rock record.
Why is Venus so bright?
How best we see Venus depends on its position relative to Earth and the Sun. Venus has an albedo of 0.7, which means that it reflects about 70 per cent of the sunlight that falls on it. So, that’s why Venus is shining so brightly at the moment, and it makes for wonderful viewing in the evening sky.
Is Venus visible every night?
Venus is always brilliant, and shining with a steady, silvery light. It is visible in the morning in the eastern sky at dawn from Jan. 1 to 23. It appears in the evening in the western sky at dusk from May 24 to Dec.
Why is Venus always in the same spot?
The pattern repeats itself every 583.92 days (approximately 19 months). This is Venus ‘ “synodic period,” or the time it takes for the planet to return to the same alignment relative to Earth. So nearly every eight years, Venus returns to the same area of sky at the same time of year.
What planet can be seen in the night sky tonight?
Visible tonight, Apr 16 – Apr 17, 2021
|Mercury:||Extremely difficult to see|
|Venus:||Until Fri 8:02 pm|
|Mars:||Until Sat 12:34 am|
|Jupiter:||From Sat 3:52 am|
|Saturn:||From Sat 3:13 am|
What Venus signs are compatible?
Elemental Love The elements are fire, earth, air, and water. Venus in masculine signs (Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius) tends to make love sparks of passion and drama. Venus in feminine signs (Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces) shares a flowing harmony that’s more receptive.
What your Venus sign says about you?
Because Venus is about value, it governs our relationship to money, aesthetics, and what we find luxurious. But perhaps more notoriously, our Venus signs tell us about our style of loving and romancing — how we flirt, show affection, experience sensual pleasure, fall in love, derive value from relationships, and more.
How important is Venus sign?
Introducing your Venus sign, aka the sign that Venus was in when you were born. As you might already know, Venus is the planet of love, beauty, pleasure, and money. Venus shows us what kinds of relationships we thrive in and what sparks our pleasure. Basically, our Venus sign shows us what makes us happy ~in love~.
What is the first star to come out at night?
You may know the nursery rhyme, but do you know whether you’ve been wishing on an actual star? The first star-like object to become visible after sunset these days is no star. It’s the planet Venus. Venus is in the west and so bright you can see it easily before it’s completely dark.
Who is the Son of the Morning Star?
Son of the Morning Star is a 1991 American two-part Western television miniseries released by Chrysalis based on Evan S. Connell’s best-selling book of the same name. It starred Gary Cole (George Armstrong Custer) and featured Dean Stockwell (General Philip Sheridan), Rosanna Arquette (Elizabeth Custer), Rodney A.
Which plant is also called the Evening Star?
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Optimum design of steel space frames including soil-structure interaction
The effect of soil-structure interaction on the optimum design of steel space frames is investigated using metaheuristic algorithms. Three-parameter elastic foundation model is used to incorporate soil-structure interaction. A computer program is developed in MATLAB interacting with SAP2000-OAPI for two way data flow in all optimization procedures. Optimum design of space frames is formulated according to LRFD-AISC (Load and Resistance Factor Design, American Institute of Steel Construction) specifications. The parameters of foundation model are obtained by using soil surface displacements. It is concluded that consideration of soil-structure interaction ends up with heavier frames, and method is applicable for practical purposes. © 2016, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
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Chiropractic Care For Colic
The Fort Collins Chiropractors at Elevate Chiropractic want you to know the positive impact on your health that chiropractic can bring. Take a look at what the latest research shows about the benefits of ongoing chiropractic care.
Chiropractic Benefits for Your Health
Did you know that the benefits of chiropractic care extend to a wide range of health concerns? Chiropractic care is most often associated with neck pain, back pain and spinal issues, but a growing list of research studies demonstrate that the services provided by chiropractors are clinically effective, safe and cost effective.
Take a look at recent studies spotlighted below. They show that ongoing chiropractic care can have positive effects on colic.
Chiropractic Benefits for Colic
The National Health Service in Ballerup (Copenhagen, Denmark) conducted a study involving 50 infants with diagnoses infantile colic. Half of the group was given the drug dimethicon while the other half was given chiropractic care. In this study nine of the 25 taking the drug dropped out of the study because the infants were getting worse. These infants were then not counted in the final results which would have shown a worse result for the drug than published.
Even with the removal from the tabulations of the infants who got worst using the drug, the results showed a significant improvement in the group that were under chiropractic care. By days 4 to 7 of the study, the infants remaining in the drug group had reduced their hours of crying by only one hour while the entire chiropractic group had reduced crying hours by an average of 2.4 hours. The results after 8 to 10 day into the study continued to show the drug therapy infants at a one hour improvement while the chiropractic group further improved to 2.7 hours less of crying. The researchers noted that the removal from the study of the infants that got worse from the drug made the results from the drug look better than they actually were.
Chiropractic Care Conquers Colic
The above title appeared in the December 1998 issue of Country Living’s Healthy Living, beginning on page 53. The article details the concerns of a mom whose new baby was suffering from colic. The article featured the mother’s account of the situation starting from her initial phone call to the pediatrician. “When I phoned my doctor to ask if he thought it was safe (to see a chiropractor), he was ambivalent: Chiropractic would neither harm nor help. He told me that if it was colic, it would run its course in three months.”
After this advice, her next stop was to take the child to the chiropractor. She recalled that the first visit was an extended one with a lot of time spent caring for the child and the parents. Following the first adjustment, the child seemed to be more reactive and colicky, but she followed the instructions given her by the chiropractor and the baby calmed right down. “We had five more sessions with the chiropractor. Each lasted 20 minutes and Lucy (the infant!) really seemed to enjoy them. It completely changed what was fast becoming a nightmare. I’d like to recommend to everyone with a colicky infant see a chiropractor. It certainly worked for us.”
Probably one of the most frustrating situations new parents find themselves in is having to deal with a child that is suffering from colic. For these parents a recent study conducted in South Africa offers some good news. In a study by Mercer and Cook, thirty infants who had been diagnosed medically with colic were randomly divided into two groups. One group received chiropractic care while the other group did not. All infants in this study were newborn to 8 weeks old and had been diagnosed with colic by a pediatrician. For the purposes of this study, the infants in the chiropractic group received care for a two-week period with a maximum of six adjustments. The results of the study were very impressive. In the group that received chiropractic care, there was complete resolution of symptoms in 93% of the infants within the two-week period. Even more impressive was that in a follow up survey performed one month later, none of the infants had experienced a reoccurrence of problems from colic. The chiropractic care rendered in this study was spinal adjusting.
Differential compliance instrument in the treatment of infantile colic: A report of two cases Leach RA, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics January 2002, Volume 25, Number 1
Case 1: A 6-week-old female infant crying almost continuously since birth, which the mother described as often “violent screaming,” had steadily gotten worse. She slept only 3 hours a night and had 15 minutes of rest 3 or 4 times per day from brief periods of feeding or riding in a car.
Her pediatrician diagnosed the infant with infantile colic, and the mother brought the infant for chiropractic evaluation after a nurse suggested that adjustments might help.
[Diagnosis of] T8 segmental dysfunction was made on the basis of the mother’s statements and observation of the child’s behaviors since entering the clinic. After a single adjustment the child rested for 11 hours during the following 24-hour period and slept for 9 uninterrupted hours during the night. The infant awakened smiling and laughing.
Case 2: A 9-week-old male infant had infantile colic. The mother had been taking Lorazepam T, Paxil T, Zyprexa T, and Wellbutrin T for the first 4 months of her pregnancy until she discovered she was pregnant. At that time she discontinued all medications except Zyprexa, which she continued throughout her pregnancy.
Child was diagnosed with acid reflux as a result of crying day and night; unrelieved by normal parenting behaviors, and Zantac T was prescribed. On entrance to the office 3 weeks later, the parents stated the crying had progressed to about 14 hours per day in spite of these interventions.
After 4 consecutive daily adjustments crying was reduced to 7 hours, uninterrupted sleep increased to 5 hours (from 3 hours before care), and total sleep in a 24-hour period increased to 13 hours (from 5 hours before care).
After 9 adjustments over 2 weeks, the infant was crying an average of only 2 hours per day, was sleeping 5 hours per night and averaging 14 hours of total sleep per day. The baby no longer screamed but smiled and remained awake without crying for long periods and responded appropriately to normal parenting efforts. On subsequent consultation with the pediatrician, all medications were discontinued except Benadryl T as needed. However, the mother occasionally gave the infant Mylicon T on occasion. Colicky behaviors, such as inconsolable crying and clenching of fists, did not return.
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“He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.” – George Herbert
How important is it to forgive? Eternally important.
The past is consuming to the person who doesn’t forgive.
We become stuck.
We fantasize vindication.
We look at relationships surrounding the offense in a possessive manner.
We cling to bitterness as our beverage of choice.
We talk about it to people who have no business hearing of it.
We dream going back, doing things differently, saying something more damaging, and avoiding the offense.
My unwillingness to love and forgive makes life about me and NOT the Incarnation of Jesus who longs to abide in me. God silences His voice because He sees only one thing in the past: The Cross-the ultimate iconoclast of unforgiveness.
Lord, when You were on trial, You would not speak to save Your life. Teach me the art of trust and forgiveness even when I am in the midst of wrongs done to me. Teach me to speak grace and truth, not so much in a desire to be seen as right, but rather to humbly participate in the ministry of reconciliation.
The One who created life became obedient unto death.
When we forgive we forfeit our miseries and choose to live in the presence. We no longer have the need to marinade in the poison of nurtured malice. We lose our self-important disappointments. We embrace everything that Jesus, on the cross, suffered to apprehend.
Who have you harmed?
Who has harmed you?
Are you willing to forgive today?
Choosing not to forgive is choosing to live backwards. Forgiveness frees up the energy it takes to bear the burden of anger indefinitely. Because God has forgiven all our sins, we should not withhold forgiveness from others. | <urn:uuid:a4af6fe9-c757-4fc0-9239-06553b3d3c48> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://matttullos.com/forgiveness/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571284.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811103305-20220811133305-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.940795 | 393 | 1.570313 | 2 |
Original poster depicting the death of Scarpia
La bohème and Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini consistently head lists of the most-frequently performed operas in the United States, and two others, Tosca and Turandot, are rarely much farther behind them in ranking. All these works are treasured for their powerfully expressive music and poignant depictions of human emotions.
Musicologist Daniel E. Freeman offers a survey of Puccini’s four most popular operas with an emphasis on the ways in which they reflect the composer’s approach to musical setting and character development. Analysis of the principal musical and dramatic components of each work includes video recordings of performances staged at the world’s leading opera houses.
Freeman teaches at the University of Minnesota and lectures nationally and internationally on classical music and opera
November 1 Puccini’s Operatic Style
In his youth, Giacomo Puccini assiduously studied operatic masterpieces composed in Italy, Germany, and France and drew freely on each of these national styles for inspiration. His approach to operatic composition was deeply rooted in traditions of 19th-century musical Romanticism, but despite his reputation as an isolated and backward-looking composer, Puccini was very much aware of contemporary trends in composition, and he did incorporate some of them into his works.
November 8 La bohème (1896)
Puccini’s La bohème is a quintessential example of verismo (realist) opera of late 19th-century Italy. Instead of serious works set in the distant past, it became possible to set them in modern times among ordinary people rather than royalty or nobles. La bohème explores the harsh lives of Parisian writers and artists and features a conventional tragic love story that ends in death.
November 15 Tosca (1900)
Set in Rome in the year 1800, the dramatic story of opera singer Floria Tosca and her lover Mario, a painter, finds them trapped in dangerous political circumstances. Early audiences were shocked at its portrayal of a female murderer, who dies at the end along with her lover.
November 22 Madame Butterfly (1904)
In the tradition of verismo opera, this tragic love story of a Japanese geisha and an American naval officer was set in contemporary times. Some audience members were uncomfortable with its interracial love story when it was first performed, whereas many modern audience members take offence at its patronizing portrayal of Asians. The score is famous for its occasional introduction of Asian musical idioms.
November 29 Turandot (1924)
In a radical departure, Puccini’s last opera is based on an 18th-century play, and it follows certain important conventions of that century’s Italian opera. In particular, the story is set in ancient times with the heroine a Chinese princess, and a happy marriage is proclaimed at the end instead of the death of one or both principal lovers. The music has a much harsher sound than Puccini’s earlier scores due to influences from leading avant-garde composers of the early 20th century.
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A Woman in Pieces Crossed a Sea by Denise Bergman, winner of the West End Press
2013 Patricia Clark Smith Poetry Prize, West End Press, 2014, 72pp/, $14.95
The subtle, fierce poems in Denise Bergman’s new collection, A Woman in Pieces Crossed a Sea, offer a biography of the Statue of Liberty, beginning with the titanic Statue’s birth in France in the mind of sculptor Batholdi, her dismemberment into 350 “pieces” packed in 214 crates, her journey “in pieces” across the sea to Bedloe’s Island, her unpacking and re-assembling by “workers [who] break their lives into distinctions,” and her resurrection and presence as symbol and sign of all that America has long promised to its citizens and the world.
Bergman’s story of the giant copper and steel “woman…born with broken/shackles on her feet” begins with a demand from the heart: “Hey Lady!/…Give us/what you promised, or give us/an honest truth.” The poet holds the hugeness of the symbolic content the Statue was endowed against past and ongoing injustices of her adopted country. Her request for “an honest truth,” rather than “the honest truth” establishes the quiet irony that seeps through the meticulously crafted book. “An honest truth” measures all too precisely what we can ask for in a land where poverty of truth is a daily condition.
Was the “woman in pieces” a more accurate symbol of what our nation really offers than the re-assembled colossus? This “woman,” created from a man’s “colossal notion,”
like so many women bears too much. She was “born dragging her symbol self up the pedestal stair…born from concept, pregnant possibility.” Her passport from France was “stamped change/and be the same,” a deadly paradox written as stone. The Statue carries the burden of overblown concept, where “Concept is that child/clinging, begging to be lifted and held” but comes up empty as the air the Statue is filled with.
All is not well in the land at the time of the “woman’s” coming:
Eight months before she opens her copper blind eyes
Dragged from his cell…
The mob lynched “the wrong Negro”
(“The Diadem Spikes Point to the Horizon”)
The ten year old is out there working….
(“The Diadem Spikes Point to Labor”)
Five hundred Chiricahuas torn from their land…
…Prisoners of war for twenty-seven years
(“The Diadem Spikes Point to Permissions Granted”)
The final poem of the book, “What if She Wants to Change,” imagines the “woman,” desiring to escape her frozen life in the harbor:
What if she wants to disobey…
…and lug her half-shackled feet
off the pedestal,
…kick the illusion apart.
In a far hemisphere…
…Sever her feet if she has to—
With the determination of an animal caught in a trap, the Lady could free herself, stage a rebirth of the real, a “first step” that might lead us forward to a future that offers more than a show of Liberty.
A few days after I read A Woman in Pieces Crossed a Sea, I drove to Manhattan from Brooklyn, spied the Lady lifting her torch to the sky, and got a visceral hit of how a symbol can confuse and thereby oppress with meanings that do not manifest as concrete benefit in our lives and in the lives of others. These graceful, articulate poems recalibrated the way I see the Statue of Liberty. I will not forget them. | <urn:uuid:3bbc9e38-0cff-4ce2-9695-7618fe348aff> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://solsticelitmag.org/content/review-a-woman-in-pieces-crossed-a-sea-by-denise-bergman/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.947554 | 855 | 2.546875 | 3 |
Car seats for dogs are a mandatory part of traveling. If you really want to enjoy yourself with your pet then you have no point to neglect this. The safest thanks to transport your puppies are to shield them with seat belts or dog car harnesses. Not only does the belt secure your furry friend but also keeps him safe in the event of an accident — potentially seriously injuring or killing an unruly dog. We can never deny the importance of car seats for dogs.
Do dogs need a stimulant seat?
Yes, like you, your dog has to be banned from the car. In the event of an accident, the dog can fly through the windshield or an open window. Like you, your uncontrollable dog is often seriously injured – or killed – if you get into an accident.
Car seats for dogs are mandatory:
Yes. per enforcement officials and animal advocates, seat belts, car seats, and other varieties of pet restraint make travel safer for everybody. An unrestricted pet is “dangerous,” said St. Louis.
The dog with its head out of the window, wagging its tail, sounds like a soothing and happy picture. Dog owners know the reality. Dogs that are liberal to roam the car often demand the eye of their owners who must concentrate on driving. a decent dog seat provides a snug place for the dogs to relax while offering the choice of tying it securely.
Dogs need the maximum amount of human protection as they are doing to avoid flying from their seats while the motive force applies the brakes. altogether likelihood, whatever travel convenience or safety measures people need, dogs can even get pleasure from it. Car seats for dogs can help with common travel complaints like motion sickness, damaged car interior, or dog discomfort during long hours within the car.
Simple Tips to stay Your Dog Safe within the Car
1. Fasten Dog Seat Belts
Like their pet parents, dogs should be tied to the road! The safest thanks to transport your puppies are to safeguard them with seat belts or dog car harnesses. Not only does the belt secure your furry friend but also keeps him safe in the event of an accident — potentially seriously injuring or killing an unruly dog.
2. Crates: Road Home
If your dog is stuffed with visuals and car ride sounds, otherwise you want to make him a cushy cave, there’s nothing better than a walking crate.
With a crate within the car, your dog can sleep safely and ride comfortably. If your dog barks at other dogs or pulls out a window, you’ll be able to cover the crate with a blanket to push quiet. Your dog is happy in its familiar environment and can adapt to the new environment soon.
3. Barriers: Keeping Your Dog From getting in Your Feet
Dogs like to ride guns. But if you’ve got a contented or anxious puppy who wants to move you, a bar will facilitate you. Let’s face it: a puppy’s kiss could also be a bit overwhelming while driving — both.
Depending on the kind of car you have got, your dog is often protected within the back of your car with a special phone, as an example. There are several varieties of barriers that will be installed behind SUVs, hatchbacks, and vans.
take care you order the exact size of your car. And once you do, check to form sure your dog isn’t slipping into space and visiting you within the front seat.
4. On the Way Again: Take Vacations
On an extended road trip, your dog needs car snacks, water, and pot breaks, even as you are doing. pee-pee is easily available to your puppy to avoid dehydration. Food, handling, and chewing toys are good distractions for a busy dog within the car, as long as your pet isn’t at home getting sick from the car.
An old-fashioned KONG filled with delicacies or spread is often a serious distraction while driving for puppies capable of handling street picks. the paste is often contaminated, of course …
If you want to know the best toys for your dogs while traveling Read the article: The 10 Best Dog Toys of the Year-2022
Here are some best car seats for dogs
• Calm, HAPPY DOGS. Dogs wish to look out of a window, but most small dogs are too short to work out outside. The Lookout luxury seat is good for sick or anxious dogs, as seen outside the window can alleviate anxiety and reduce fainting. Even dogs that don’t prefer to drive can learn to love it once they need a secure, comfortable place to snooze.
• SAFETY and luxury. The high-end Lookout dumpster car hooks up the safety harness to stay within the back seat, while the inner strap keeps your dog within the Lookout by attaching it to their harness. No more roaming within the back seat or riding upfront while driving.
• MADE to finish. Outside, the zipper cover is straightforward to get rid of for cleaning. the posh you’ll be able to clean Lookout gives this product an extended life.
• material: With a poly-cotton cover, this seat is soft to the touch and durable enough to resist daily wear and tear. Our poly-cotton cotton exterior is non-abrasive, proof against wrinkles, and non-abrasive, which suggests it adheres to regular use and regular cleaning while still prosperous. the inside of the Sherpa provides a soft and comfy environment for your dog to be comfortable with great comfort.
Size. This Small Lookout is merely recommended for animals weighing up to 18 pounds and weighs 19 ″ H X 15 ″ W X 17 ″ L (outside) and 12 ”W x 14” L (inside). Before buying a Lookout always measure the dimensions of your tending/sleeping and also the size of your seat and compare the interior and external measurements of Lookout. the dimensions you order will must show the dimensions of the space available in your car and therefore the size of your pet.
Auto Part Position Front
Service Type Car
• Material: Oxford fabric, keep pets warm and comfy, biting and robust.
• Easy to put in, flexible design, will be installed quickly, suitable for various varieties of vehicles.
• Seat belts maintain the security of your pet and don’t worry that your pet will disturb you while driving.
• may be fitted to the front seat or back seat supported your preference; There are storage pockets on each side, which may hold the daily needs of pets.
• Dog Seat Cover Design will be easy to wash; A booster chair with an honest heating function may be like an animal bed. Note: This Encouraging Chair is merely suitable for little pets (up to 35 lbs)
• nil compromise – This dog safety car seat is a NEED-OWN luxury, with a safe, toy pockets, and toys.
• zip escape – I will memorize our games ‘Where’d You Go Doggo?’ but my safety is important # 1! That’s why the smart people behind this Woof-tastic puppy seat have developed a Smart Snap and Strap phone system. Can those other dog car seats do that? I. Musa. Oops. So!
• ZERO worries – Are You realizing a little Is not there? Like My Cry? Chewing? Walking? I feel very secure in the seatbelt so that my fears do not bother me. With all the luxury of home in my snack packs and easily accessible toys, I am one child with happy fur.
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Italian industrial output plummeted 28.4% in March from the previous month, more than expected and the steepest drop on record, as a lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic shuttered most businesses.
The fall in output was larger than any of the 18 forecasts in a Reuters survey of analysts which pointed to a 20.0% decline.
National statistics bureau ISTAT, which issued the data on Monday, said it was the steepest fall in industrial production since the current series began in 1990.
February’s data was revised to show a 1.0% decline, originally reported at -1.2%.
On a work-day adjusted year-on-year basis, output in March was down 29.3%, also the steepest drop since the start of the series, following a 2.3% fall in February.
The restrictions to contain one of Europe’s worst outbreaks of the coronavirus were in place through most of March and closed all factories except those considered essential to the supply chain. They were partially eased from May 4.
In the first quarter, output in the euro zone’s third largest economy was down 8.4% compared with the previous three months, ISTAT said, following a 1.1% drop in the fourth quarter of last year.
Industrial production plunged across the board in March, ISTAT said, with output of consumer goods, investment goods, intermediate goods and energy products all down by between 10% and 40% from the month before.
The euro zone’s third-largest economy shrank 4.7% in the first quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed last week, as the lockdown took a heavy toll on activity.
The government forecasts gross domestic product to post a full-year contraction of 8.0%.
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It was announced on Tuesday that Intel has chosen the German city of Magdeburg as the location for its next major chip production facility, continuing a huge expansion that aims to reduce reliance on Asian facilities for critical components.
As part of its plan to begin production in Ohio in late January, the Silicon Valley giant said it aimed to establish at least two semiconductor plants in the eastern German city for around 17 billion euros, or almost $19 billion. Intel said that the Magdeburg site, as well as investments in France, Ireland, Italy, Poland, and Spain, may get up to $90 billion in financing over a ten-year period to create more plants, similar to what the company accomplished in Ohio.
The German location is projected to employ around 3,000 permanent staff, as well as 7,000 construction workers during its development phase.
Intel’s action is the latest in a series of responses to a persistent scarcity of semiconductors, which was exacerbated initially by the epidemic and has hampered automakers and other firms in both Europe and the United States. Customers’ dependence on chip makers in Taiwan and South Korea, especially for the most modern goods, was brought into sharp relief by the supply chain disruption.
Patrick Gelsinger, who took over as Intel’s CEO a year ago, has set a target of increasing the United States’ share of global chip manufacturing to around 30 percent over the next decade, up from the current 12 percent share. In addition, he has said that he aims to boost Europe’s contribution from 9 percent to about 20% during the same time span.
In an interview, Mr. Gelsinger said that the conflict in Ukraine had caused the company’s announcement to be delayed by several weeks. However, after consultations with business leaders in Germany and other European nations, the corporation chose to persist with the investment strategy.
The move will be welcomed by officials in the European Union, who recently announced a plan to spend around $17 billion in public and private investment in the semiconductor business through 2030. The strategy is expected to be implemented by the end of this year. This proposal would add about $34 billion in public investments to the approximately $34 billion in public investments that were previously planned.
Following the announcement of the Ohio investment, Mr. Gelsinger got an invitation to President Biden’s State of the Union speech in the United States of America. Legislators in Congress are considering a package of incentives for the semiconductor sector that includes $52 billion in cash payments. The plan cleared the House in February after a version was approved by the Senate in June. During the talks between the two houses of Congress, it will be necessary to bring the two versions of the bill together.
In his argument, Mr. Gelsinger argues that government subsidies are essential in order to bring the prices of constructing factories into line with the costs of establishing facilities in Asia. According to him, government help may influence how far and how quickly Intel develops in both the United States and Europe. He has persuaded politicians in both countries for parallel subsidy packages that might include grants to establish chip plants.
At the same time, Mr. Gelsinger and other Intel executives have met with representatives from at least seven nations in Europe to discuss the possibility of establishing a new facility. Intel currently has manufacturing facilities in Ireland and Israel, in addition to its existing facilities in Arizona, Oregon, and New Mexico.
Germany had seemed to be a promising choice, in part because of the concentration of automobile manufacturers that had become important consumers for chip manufacturers. Mr. Gelsinger spoke at an auto industry trade event in Munich in September, showcasing driver-assistance technology from Intel’s Mobileye business and uploading a selfie of himself fist-bumping with Angela Merkel, who was the German chancellor at the time of the speech.
In the field of chip fabrication, the nation is no stranger. Dresden is a prominent semiconductor manufacturing centre, where companies such as Infineon, GlobalFoundries, and Bosch have semiconductor manufacturing facilities. It is about 150 miles northwest of Dresden and 100 miles west of Berlin to find Magdeburg, which is located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Mr. Gelsinger said that the speed and magnitude of Intel’s investments were “very reliant” on the amount of financing provided by the European Union for chip manufacture as well as subsidies provided by the nations and areas where Intel planned to establish facilities. He described the appropriation of the E.U. chip as “not complete yet,” but as “quite far along.” | <urn:uuid:0ff531f8-9ae6-4396-9465-fea64abe4075> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thenationalera.com/intel-plans-to-invest-at-least-19-billion-on-a-new-chip-manufacturing-facility-in-germany/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.975006 | 949 | 1.828125 | 2 |
MPs and their Lordships must move out of their uncomfortable debating chambers in London while billions of pounds are spent repairing the long neglected Palace of Westminster. What can we do with a homeless cannon of nearly 1,500 MPs and Lords? I think democracy should return to its roots in Shropshire, where the first parliament was held nearly 750 years ago. Our county was not just the heart of the industrial revolution but also right up front of the democratic forces that created the “mother of all democracies.”
I think it is worth the money for the repairs to Westminster Palace. It will cost billions but it is just as an important part of our national fabric as Stonehenge, late running rail services and Strictly Come Dancing. But what do we do with all those “very important people” after they are evicted for this essential maintenance? (Maintenance to the building, not the MPs and Lords, I think.)
Many towns and cities have pitched to be at the temporary centre of Britain’s democracy. My view is that we should bring the whole political circus to Shropshire. MPs and Lords should come to Acton Burnell where the first full commoners’ parliament was held in 1283.
The roof on the Palace of Westminster leaks like mad. The castle at Acton Burnell also needs one or two minor repairs. A complete set of walls and a roof would help. But I am sure we can manage that with a quick whip round and a few bob piled on the parish precept.
There are, of course, transport issues. We are rather too close to Wales for Westminster’s comfort. But Shropshire Council leader Peter Nutting has been promoting the idea of an international airport in Shropshire. MPs will be able to fly in to our green county on specially charted flights. And once MPs realise the long journey times, they’ll divert HS2 to head directly into Shrewsbury. That should mean that while we will be bringing a lot of hot air to Shropshire, we won’t be upping the anti on greenhouse gas emissions.
Parliament takes a lot of getting used to as a political body. The building where our political leaders meet is the same. There are long awkward corridors and pokey meeting rooms. Curious lobby areas buzz with everyone trying to bump into everyone else, but if they think they might be important. There are statues galore. I took my hat off to Gladstone as I passed his marble edifice last year. I don’t suppose he noticed. But you need a route map or a guide to find somewhere to have a pee.
I have always gone to parliament on business. That means I have never got to the bars. Sigh!
Many informal contacts happen outside the palace estate.
I remember walking out of St Stevens Tavern with a colleague very late one night in the early 1990s. We bumped into a man on Whitehall. The director of a business school I had been socialising with said to me: “Have you met Tony Blair?” I said no. I had never heard of him. Blair and I had a brief conversation about the importance of social science, which was my brief at the time. My companion said afterwards that Blair was going places and he was right. But I have never been happy with where Blair went and I will never shake his hand again.
It is this casual environment that makes Whitehall and Westminster work for better or for worse. So, why we can’t bring it all to Shropshire? It will take a decade to repair the Palace of Westminster. Shropshire could benefit hugely in the meantime from politicians and the huge cohort of support staff that must accompany the political elite everywhere. They are people with money in their pockets.
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Amazing Grace is a sweet little girl who teaches children that you can do anything you set your mind to. Our students today need more of this. They need encouragement and uplifting in believing in their dreams. I would read this to a third or fourth grade class and then have them write about their own dreams. Also I would love to have read the story and have students perform their own play. | <urn:uuid:3074b592-3a50-49de-94f2-6acb62c29b83> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://victoriabutler94.booklikes.com/post/1360401/post | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.986571 | 79 | 1.929688 | 2 |
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What is the meaning of symbols in Ten of Cups Tarot Card?
No other card in the Minor Arcana deck of Tarot cards offers such a state of happiness as the Ten of Cups.
We see a happy family. Two adults stand with their backs to us, hugging each other. Children dance happily alongside. A bright rainbow is visible ahead. Everything immediately becomes clear. There is no feigned joy, people do not look into the lens, putting on fake smiles. Sparkling happiness can be seen here and from the backs of people. This is moral satisfaction, emotions are overflowing here.
The picture breathes with happiness and tranquility. Only warmth and harmony, no trick.
The embodiment of all stages of life in one emotional being. Masculine and feminine qualities work together in harmony. Symbolizes gratitude and shared happiness.
Man (in red)
Woman (in blue)
Man and Woman Turning Their Backs to the Viewer
This means that they cherish their happiness, keeping it within the family.
Testify to the strength of the feelings of a couple in love. The harmony of relationships, cooperation.
A symbol of family and carelessness.
Symbol of beauty, enlightenment, creative and smooth flow of energy. Vital influences and spirit. It is also a harbinger of hopes for tomorrow and a stronghold of prosperity in the present and future.
It is the symbol of happiness, joy, creativity, emotional stability and self-expression, spiritual and emotional flow without obstacles.
A symbol of comfort, home and reliability.
Symbolizes the inner and outer nature, Spiritual needs and feelings. It can also be a symbol of the modesty of being.
Symbolizes the resources needed to replenish an emotionally fulfilling partnership available. An all-pervading sense of purity and a useful connection without losing your sense of self.
The number Ten symbolizes perfection, the achievement of balance in your life. This card personifies a happy family life and lasting happiness, although here satisfaction (joy) comes not only from material success and emotional peace, but also from spiritual achievements, as the cups are located in the sky. This card symbolizes the highest phase of your personal relationship and shows that you feel harmony in all areas of your life. Your personal hopes and dreams have come true.
Ten of Cups indicates stability in the emotional sphere and the culminating fulfillment of all our desires. It reflects the harmony of feelings, peace and true happiness.
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Nine of Swords
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Have you ever stuffed your emotions because you thought they couldn’t be trusted?
I did, for most of my young adult life. In fact, I stuffed my emotions because I thought it was the “Christian” thing to do. I would tell myself things like:
I’m not lonely. I have Jesus.
I don’t need therapy. I pray.
What shame? My identity is in Christ.
I’m not angry. I forgive.
Somehow, I thought my relationship with Christ made me immune to normal human emotions. A part of me even looked down on emotions.
I could not have been more wrong.
I was guilty of what psychologists call “spiritual bypassing.” The term is tossed around a lot these days, and it’s important to understand it. Spiritual bypassing simply means that you use spiritual concepts, platitudes, or activities to “bypass” or avoid dealing with your true feelings, especially the hard ones like anger, grief, fear, loneliness, envy, and shame.
It doesn’t work.
And Christians are not immune to this problem.
For example, have you ever shared a hard situation with members of your church community and heard a version of the following response?
“You don’t need to feel depressed. God has given you so much.”
“Pray more – ask God to take your addiction away.”
“God forgave you, so you should forgive your abuser. Just turn the other cheek!”
“Starve your fear! It’s the enemy of your faith.”
I’m not saying these comments aren’t true on some level. In Christ, we have access to tremendous spiritual resources (Ephesians 1:19). And we do seek to be people of prayer, faithfulness, and forgiveness, no matter our circumstances.
But spiritual fruit doesn’t grow without doing the hard work of tilling the soil. And, when such Christian platitudes are slapped on top of suffering, it’s the equivalent of holding out a plastic apple to someone who is famished.
“You Shouldn’t Feel That Way”
Instead of entering into the pain of a hurting soul with compassion, humility, and the gift of our loving presence, we minimize, spiritualize, and make faulty assumptions. In effect, we’re wounding the already-wounded. We’re saying, if you were a better Christian, you wouldn’t be feeling this way.
We become the very people Jesus rebuked when He said: “They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.” (Matthew 23:4).
We tell the hurting person to be more spiritual, instead of doing the holier, more important work of entering into their pain with them. It’s the Christian version of spiritual bypassing.
Sometimes, we do this to ourselves.
Instead of seeking to understand our emotions, we ask God to “remove them” or “work a miracle in our life.” Instead of letting our pain or anger lead us to healthier boundaries with others, we bury these emotions in the name of “love” or “sacrifice.”
Or more subtly, we simply avoid time alone so that we don’t have to face these feelings at all. We use otherwise “good” activities, like Bible study, small groups, or church work to stay preoccupied and far away from what we really think and feel.
Your Emotions Will Always Catch Up With You
The problem is that bypassing your emotions doesn’t work. Your emotions WILL catch up with you. In my case, unacknowledged loneliness and pain came out in an avalanche of anxiety that I couldn’t ignore. I had to face the buried feelings and learn to care for myself. For others, unacknowledged pain might come out as depression. It might lead to an affair or a violent outburst. It might even lead you to reject your faith or hurt others.
Spiritual bypassing is not what Scripture recommends. (See Job 42:7-8, Isaiah 53:4; John 11:33; Matthew 5:3-5, etc.) Jesus welcomes the beat up, downtrodden, hopeless, even doubting souls he encounters. He does not exile them. Likewise, don’t exile your own emotions. They are telling you something about yourself and your experiences.
In life and work, getting to the heart of vulnerability is holy ground. Jesus is never closer than when you get really honest with yourself about what you’re really feeling. You can’t heal what you don’t acknowledge. You can’t transform what you’ve pretended doesn’t exist.
Of course you don’t want to be ruled by your emotions. There’s a healthy way of setting boundaries with emotions when you’re struggling. But, please hear me say: emotions are not the enemy. Anger. Sadness. Guilt. Fear, even Shame are CUES. They need your attention, compassion, and understanding, not nice-sounding spiritual platitudes.
The Antidote to Spiritual Bypassing
If you’re noticing an unwanted emotion, get curious about it. Instead of bypassing it, seek to understand it with God’s help. “The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper” (Proverbs 19:8).
Getting curious about your emotions starts with these 3 steps:
1.) Focus on the challenging or overwhelming emotion. It sounds counter-intuitive, but when you focus on the unwanted emotion, you differentiate (or gain distance) from it. You recognize that it is just one part of who you are.
2.) Extend compassion toward yourself as you experience this emotion. Your first response to an unwanted emotion is typically to beat yourself up or try to will it away. Neither works. Instead, practice extending compassion toward yourself for having this emotion. It’s likely there for a reason. You don’t have to let it take you over. But you also don’t have to hate yourself for feeling that way.
3.) Invite Jesus to draw near. What would it be like to ask Jesus to enter into your experience of anger, sorrow, jealousy, or unforgiveness? Instead of trying to will those feelings away, simply be with them and ask Jesus to be with you as you experience them, too. You might be surprised at what you discover.
As you engage your emotions with compassion, they’ll soften and you’ll gain clarity. Your anger, once acknowledged, might help you understand where you need to set a healthy boundary. Your sadness might help you discover a wound that needs healing. Your envy might help you identify a desire deep within you’ve been afraid to face.
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Speeches 1999 - Maribor, 19 September 1999
Dear Israelis and Palestinian Young People,
A few weeks ago, the voice of hope and satisfaction was heard around the world when your leaders signed an historic accord. Now people everywhere look to this agreement in trust and expectation, hoping that it will grow ever stronger and lead to an effective and lasting peace.
You young people, and all those whom you represent, must be the first to realize the hopes of your peoples and of the world at large. The decisions you make concerning yourselves and your vocation in society will decide the prospects for peace, both today and tomorrow.
Dear young Israelis and Palestinians, Jews, Muslims and Christians: I renew to you today the invitation I addressed to all young people on the occasion of the 1985 World Day of Peace, stressing the role that youth is called to play in efforts to promote peace. At the threshold of the new millennium, you must come to see more clearly that the future of peace, and therefore the future of all humanity, depends upon the fundamental choices which your generation will make. In a few years, your generation will be responsible for shaping the destiny of your peoples, your nations, and of the world. It is a moral imperative that you help to construct a new society, to build a new civilization, based ever more solidly on mutual respect, brotherhood and the spirit of cooperation. None of us is alone in this world; each of us is a vital piece of the great mosaic of humanity as a whole.
Do not be afraid of the challenge which awaits you: your hope and your youthfulness will stand by you in this exacting task. But you will be able to accomplish it only if you can instill in your own hearts that peace which you plan to bring to your peoples and to the world – no longer a peace based solely on accords and agreements, however noble and necessary they may be, but a peace born from within each person. This is essential if peace is to be stable and lasting.
In conclusion, I say to you in a special way what I said to the young people of the world in the Message mentioned above: “The future of peace lies in your hearts. To build history, as you can and must, you must free history from the false paths it is now pursuing. To do this, you must be people with a deep trust in man and a deep trust in the grandeur of the human vocation, a vocation to be pursued with respect for truth and for the dignity and inviolable rights of the human person”.
You know that, if God wills, I plan to go to the Holy Land on a pilgrimage tracing the stages of the history of salvation. God willing, therefore, we shall have the chance to meet again on your own soil. I trust that by then you will have begun your venture and that together we will be able to see its first fruits. Good-bye until then, and may God abundantly bless your efforts.
From the Vatican, 22 september 1999
To Mr Paolo Scandaletti
President of the Catholic Union of the Italian Press
1. The 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Catholic Union of the Italian Press offers me the welcome occasion to extend a cordial greeting to you and to all the members of this association. I willingly express my appreciation for the service that the CUIP renders to evangelization through the efforts of skilled professionals in the vast field of social communications, especially in the press sector.
I am well aware, in this regard, of how careful it is to contribute to spreading Christian values through strong and active networking in newspapers and periodicals. Praise should therefore be given to the Catholic professionals who are its members, for the apostolic concern which inspires their daily work: the courageous witness of faith that each one offers within the mass media sector constitutes a precious service for the protection and promotion of the real good of the person and of the community.
2. The constant development of the means of social communication has a growing influence on people and public opinion and this increases the responsibility of those who are directly involved in the sector, because it induces them to make inspired choices in the search for truth and in serving the common good.
In this regard, it should be stressed that in a large strata of today's society there is a strong desire for good which is not always adequately acknowledged in newspapers and radio-television news bulletins, where the parameters for evaluating events are often marked by commercial rather than by social criteria. There is a tendency to favour "what hits the headlines", what is "sensational", instead of what would help people understand world events better. The danger is the distortion of the truth. To prevent this it is urgent that Christians involved in the information sector work together with all people of good will for greater respect of the truth. By stressing themes such as peace, honesty, life, the family, and by not giving excessive importance to negative facts, they can help establish a new humanism that opens the doors to hope.
As I wrote in the Message for the 33rd World Day of Social Communications: "The Church's culture of wisdom can save the media culture of information from becoming a meaningless accumulation of facts; and the media can help the Church's wisdom to remain alert to the array of new knowledge now emerging" (n. 3). In this perspective, information appears as an increasingly indispensable value constituting a social good to which all its users should be ensured equal access.
3. The digital revolution which characterizes the world of information at the end of the millennium introduces a new way of understanding communications. The paradigms known until now have been changed: no longer are there only sources able to spread information and fields of receivers to gather messages. A network of interconnected computers makes it possible to hierarchically recognize those who emit messages and those who receive them, with reciprocity of emission. This extraordinary opportunity is endowed with an unprecedented cultural potential, with reflections on the social and political order to the advantage of the poorest and the less welloff. The full scope of its potential, however, may not be expressed, unless the users are offered equal access to other information networks.
The communication flow is capable of breaking down the traditional barriers of time and space by crossing frontiers and avoiding practically every type of censorship. The impossibility of controlling it creates a veritable flood of information which the individual has practically no means of checking. This risks creating a system based on a great mass of information which, at the national and supernational levels, can cause a complete "deregulation", re-creating conditions of superiority and therefore of cultural subjection.
4. A simple appeal to the individual responsibility of those who work in social communications is insufficient to ensure the control of this complex process of change. The commitment of government authorities is necessary. What is necessary in particular is an overall new awareness on the part of users, who must be put in a position where they can refuse their condition as passive receivers of the messages that flood their homes, involving their families. The "mass media" often risk becoming a substitute for educational bodies, indicating cultural and behavioural models which are not always positive and to which young people are especially vulnerable. It is therefore essential to provide everyone with suitable cultural instruments for dialogue with the means of social communication, so as to direct their information choices in a positive direction, with respect for man and his conscience.
These problems of great moral importance call for the action of the Church and lay groups at the central level and at territorial, diocesan and parish levels. The pastoral care of communications appears increasingly important as a reference point, both for "media" workers and for their users. I therefore encourage you to intensify your apostolic work with awareness of your responsibility in the Church and in society.
5. The 40 years' history of the Catholic Union of the Italian Press show that the laity's involvement, even in this special sector of cultural intervention, must be sought and developed through renewed pastoral awareness. The tradition of Catholic journalism in Italy has had indisputable importance in the formation of generations of believers enlivened by sincere faith. How many journalists have left a deep mark and how many others continue to work with a spirit of sacrifice and skill in the "media" sector! With regard to the development of the so-called "media culture", the idea, recently re-launched, of a Committee of media ethics that would be alert to the possible manipulation of information, fits in with the cultural tradition of the Church's social teaching and confirms the principle that even in the world of social communications not everything that is technically possible is morally lawful.
We are on our way to the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000. I know that in preparing for this extraordinary event, under the guidance of the diocesan Bishops you are rereading the Letters of St Paul and are meditating on the most significant passages of Sacred Scripture. This is the way of preparing to enter the new millennium that is most in line with the strong conviction that everyone who works in social communications, when carrying out his mission with seriousness and consciousness, actively takes part in the great plan of salvation which the Jubilee proposes anew in its deepest reality. May the approaching Holy Year reawaken in all this association's members a renewed desire to serve Christ and his kingdom.
With these wishes, I invoke Mary's motherly protection on each one of you and I impart my Apostolic Blessing as a token of abundant heavenly graces to you, Mr President, and indeed to all the members of your praiseworthy association.
From Castel Gandolfo, 22 September 1999.
To my Venerable Brother
The Most Reverend Vasco Giuseppe Bertelli
Bishop of Volterra
I learned with great satisfaction that this Diocese is preparing to commemorate with special celebrations the Pastoral Visit that I had the joy of making 10 years ago to the ancient and noble city of Volterra.
I have a vivid and joyful memory of the warm welcome I received from the Volterra community, the various meetings I had with the faithful and the citizens, and the strong witness of faith by which Volterra honours its rich Christian heritage. I hope that the heartfelt commemoration of that happy day may lead this Diocese to strengthen the exceptional bonds of ecclesial communion linking it with Rome since the dawn of Christianity, that is, from the time when Providence called St Linus Martyr, according to an ancient tradition in Volterra, to be the immediate successor of the Apostle Peter as head of the Church of Rome. I sincerely hope that the Church of Volterra may preserve and continue to foster this long tradition of apostolic faith and of spiritual closeness to the See of Peter.
Venerable and dear Brother, I wish to reaffirm today the exhortation I made 10 years ago during my visit: "My wish is that this Church of Volterra may truly be a family: God's family" (Address to representatives of the local Church, 23 September 1989; L'Osservatore Romano, 9 October 1989, p. 11). With the active contribution of all its members, may this diocesan community truly experience an ever deeper life of communion - a family life - to bear effective witness at the close of this century to the message of salvation and to cross the threshold of the third millennium inwardly renewed and ready to face the challenges of the new evangelization.
With these wishes, as I entrust the joys and hopes, the intentions and commitments of the beloved Church of Volterra to the heavenly intercession of Our Lady, particularly revered in your ancient cathedral, and to that of St Linus Martyr, patron of the Diocese, I affectionately impart my Apostolic Blessing to you, Venerable Brother, to the clergy, to the consecrated persons and to the entire community of Volterra.
From Castel Gandolfo, 23 September 1999, feast of St Linus, Pope and Martyr.
Dear Brother Bishops,
1. In the love of the Holy Spirit, I greet you, the Bishops of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, joined today by Cardinal Ambrozic and the Auxiliary Bishops of Toronto, as you come on pilgrimage ad Limina Apostolorum: "Grace and peace to you in all abundance through knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord" (2P 1,2). Here in Rome, at the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul, you renew the bonds of communion which bind you to the Successor of Peter and you rekindle the spiritual energies which your ministry demands. These are the tombs of martyrs, and they recall the power of Christian witness in every age and remind us that the Church is born from the shedding of blood - the blood of the Lamb which flows for ever in the heavens, and the blood of those who have washed their robes white in his blood (cf. Rv Ap 7,14). Here you celebrate the Eucharistic Sacrifice on altars raised in memory of "those who were slain for the witness they bore to the word of God" (Ap 6,9); and you join them in singing the great hymn of the Church: "To the One who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and power, for ever" (Rv 5: 13). You journey back in time to the very origins of Christianity, but you do so in order to see more clearly and confidently the future which God has in mind for the Church in the millennium about to dawn.
2. At the heart of God's plan for the Church today there stands that great moment of grace, the Second Vatican Council. The decades since the Council have not been untroubled, but everywhere there are signs of the wondrous fruits which the Spirit can bring when we respond in faith to his promptings. Unquestionably, one of the fruits of the Spirit in the years since the Council has been the stirring of new spiritual vitality and apostolic energies among the lay faithful. Catholic lay women and men are living the grace of their Baptism in ways which show forth more splendidly the full array of charisms which invigorate and beautify the Church. We cannot cease to praise God for this.
Continuing the reflection begun with the previous groups of Canadian Bishops in this series of ad Limina visits, today I wish to share with you some brief thoughts on the relationship between priests and lay faithful in the pastoral life of your communities and in the Church's witness before society. We readily speak of Bishops and priests as "pastors", drawing upon the biblical and patristic tradition, in which the image of the shepherd is rich and evocative. Sometimes, though, this has been accompanied by a certain reluctance to speak of lay people as "the flock", as if to do so condemned the laity to a strictly passive and dependent role. Certainly this is not what the Council had in mind, nor is it what the Church needs now. It is therefore worthwhile to revisit the biblical image in order to rediscover the sense of complementarity and communion which it implies.
The image comes from a world in which the flock was the cornerstone of economic life and the key to human survival. The shepherd fed and watered the sheep and protected them day and night against predators and disease; and in that sense, the sheep lived because of the shepherd. The flock in turn provided food, clothing and even shelter not only to the shepherd but also to the entire family or tribe. In that sense the shepherd was as dependent upon the flock as the flock was upon him. What the biblical image offers therefore is a vision of life-giving reciprocity: the sheep live by the shepherd and the shepherd lives by the sheep. The same vision finds expression in what Saint Paul writes to the Church in Thessalonica: "Now we live, for you stand firm in the Lord" (1Th 3,8). The Apostle has given life to the community and now, by their fidelity, they give life to him.
3. More radically still, the sheep become the body of the shepherd especially as the source of food. Here the imagery is so profound that it introduces us to the notion of the Church as the Body of Christ. Jesus Christ is the eternal Shepherd of the flock in whose name all pastors serve; but the flock is Christ's Body in the world. Again we have a dramatic reciprocity of self-giving, which in this case is not just a matter of material life and human survival, but the great mystery of Jesus' self-giving sacrifice for the world's salvation, made present whenever the Eucharist is celebrated. Here we come to the very heart of the mystery of Christian shepherding, since Christ the Shepherd is also the Lamb. Indeed, he is the Shepherd because he is the Lamb. No pastor can be a true shepherd of God's flock unless he is one with the Lamb of God, slain for the sins of the world. We cannot hope to be shepherds conformed to Christ unless we live the mystery of his Cross (cf. Phil Ph 3,10). This is no less true of pastors in the Church today than it was of the Apostles to whose tombs you come as pilgrims. In dying a martyr's death, they were made completely one with the Lamb of God and thus they are for ever the shepherds who "from their place in heaven. . . guide us still" (Preface of the Apostles I). What is true of the pastors is also true of the whole Church, the priestly People of God, in the world. The heart of all pastoral activity and of every form of apostolate is union with Christ's Paschal Mystery. By becoming one with the crucified and risen Lord through the grace of the Holy Spirit, all the baptized become capable of taking part in the Church's evangelizing mission and in her service to the human family. Shepherd and sheep have complementary vocations of service.
4. Une telle vision de la complémentarité et de communion entre prêtres et laïcs entraîne des formes de vies spécifiques pour les prêtres et pour la formation dans les séminaires, qui font apparaître clairement que le prêtre est un homme mis à part pour un service particulier. Dans la liturgie et dans la charge pastorale des communautés, les prêtres continuent l'unique sacerdoce de Jésus Christ, "le Chef des pasteurs" (1P 5,4). En conduisant le troupeau et en présidant ses prières, le prêtre l'élève vers Dieu et ennoblit la vocation chrétienne de tous les fidèles, dont il est le serviteur. Il est important que les prêtres soient en même temps "mis à part" et "serviteurs", l'un étant la condition de l'autre. Si le prêtre n'est pas clairement mis à part, il ne pourra pas remplir le service que l'Eglise lui demande; s'il n'est pas un véritable serviteur, il sera conduit à une solitude vide et stérile qui est étrangère à un pasteur authentique. Le célibat sacerdotal, la discipline de prière, la simplicité de vie et l'habit ecclésiastique constituent des signes évidents que le prêtre est un homme mis à part pour le service de l'Evangile. Il est indéniable que de tels signes sont porteurs de fruits, spécialement dans une culture qui cherche de manière angoissée des signes de la transcendance, une culture qui est à la recherche de vrais pasteurs et de témoins convaincants.
5. La complémentarité de la vocation différente des prêtres et des laïcs doit constituer le cadre dans lequel se déploient les efforts pour rassembler les forces de l'Eglise en vue de la nouvelle évangélisation au Canada. Cette complémentarité, qui répond au caractère symphonique du Corps du Christ, dont tous sont membres mais dans lequel tous n'ont pas les mêmes fonctions, est la condition d'une coopération porteuse de grâce à la mission de l'Eglise. La charge pastorale des prêtres n'est en aucun cas une manière d'étouffer les initiatives des laïcs ni de réduire le peuple à une attitude de passivité ou de dépendance. Il convient au contraire de favoriser des formes de témoignages laïques qui non seulement rendront plus efficacement l'Eglise présente au coeur du monde, mais feront naître d'abondantes et de bonnes vocations sacerdotales. Il faut prendre soin cependant d'éviter d'atténuer la distinction entre le sacerdoce ministériel et la vocation laïque, car ce n'est certainement pas ce que les Pères conciliaires avaient en vue lorsqu'ils demandaient une plus grande coopération entre les prêtres et les laïcs, cherchant en particulier à affermir la vocation des laïcs dans l'Eglise et dans le monde. Une notion imprécise de la mission différente des prêtres et des laïcs a parfois conduit à une crise d'identité et de confiance au sein du clergé, mais aussi à des formes d'activité laïques qui sont soit trop cléricalisées, soit trop "politisées".
Le premier domaine de la vocation laïque est la vie de la société, de la culture et de l'entreprise, qui s'étend bien au-delà des limites visibles de l'Eglise. Les laïcs, hommes et femmes, y sont appelés à remplir leur vocation baptismale et à promouvoir l'art d'être chrétiens dans le monde. A notre époque où diminuent les entrées dans l'Eglise et la pratique religieuse, il peut sembler étrange que l'Eglise veuille mettre l'accent sur la vocation séculière des laïcs. C'est précisément la mission évangélisatrice des laïcs dans le monde qui constitue la réponse de l'Eglise au malaise de l'indifférence, que l'on décrit souvent comme la "sécularisation". La tâche spécifique des laïcs d'aujourd'hui, hommes et femmes, était un des thèmes prépondérants de l'Exhortation apostolique post-synodale Ecclesia in America, qui dit entre autre: "Bien que l'apostolat intra-ecclésial des laïcs doive être stimulé, il faut faire en sorte qu'il coexiste avec l'activité propre des laïcs pour laquelle ils ne peuvent être substitués par des prêtres, à savoir le domaine des réalités temporelles" (n. 44).
6. We must not forget that the intention of the Second Vatican Council was to unleash new evangelizing forces within the Church, in the wake of the devastation caused by the two World Wars and looking to the prospects of the new millennium. A new kind of missionary commitment was required, a new evangelization, and the Council, through the grace of the Holy Spirit, became the means of setting that dynamism in motion. This has been the overriding purpose of every new provision for the life of the Church resulting from the Council. Therefore, we must carefully avoid any form of ecclesial introversion that would be unfaithful to the Council's intention, since it would diminish rather than increase the missionary thrust needed to meet the needs of the new century.
Dear Brother Bishops, we are called to listen with a disciple's ear to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches (cf. Rv Ap 2,7), so that we may speak as teachers in Christ's name, joyfully declaring with Saint John Damascene: "O glorious people of the Church, towering mountain, pure and clear, you who rely on the help of God, you in whom God takes his rest, receive from our lips the true faith of Christ untainted by error as it is handed down to us, which builds up and strengthens the Church" (Statement of Faith, 1). I pray most fervently that you will succeed in this great pastoral task, so that the Church in Canada will shine forth in all her glory as the Bride of Christ, whom he has taken to himself in infinite love. Entrusting your apostolic mission to the intercession of the Virgin Mary, who in every age is the bright Star of Evangelization, I gladly impart my Apostolic Blessing to you, and to the priests, the women and men religious, and the lay faithful of your Dioceses.
Castel Gandolfo, 25 September 1999
Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate,
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
1. This special audience, on the occasion of the world meeting of those entrusted by Episcopal Conferences with responsibility for university chaplaincies, is a joy for me since it affords me an opportunity, among other things, to express my keen appreciation of the work you are doing in the universities of your respective nations. I greet Cardinal Pio Laghi, whom I thank for his noble expression of the sentiments you all share. I also greet Cardinal Paul Poupard and the other prelates here, along with the academic authorities present. And I extend my greetings to all of you who devote your energies to such an important sphere as the university world.
This world meeting is certainly a worthwhile enrichment for you all, since it allows you to have a profitable exchange of experiences at the level of the local Churches. It also gives you the opportunity to work together on preparing the Jubilee for university students, which next year will bring to Rome numerous representatives of universities and scholastic institutes from every part of the world.
I know you are preparing for this event with commitment and dedication. In this regard, I wish to express my great pleasure with the booklet compiled by the Congregation for Catholic Education, together with the Pontifical Council for Culture and the Diocese of Rome, to awaken the interest of university students in the Great Jubilee and to prepare them for it. I entrust it to you and to all who work in university chaplaincies: it offers themes for reflection and practical suggestions which will find a creative response on each local scene, in order to converge again, with joy and enthusiasm, in the common celebration of the World Youth Day and, especially, in the Jubilee for university teachers next year.
2. The theme you have chosen - the university for a new humanism - is boldly situated at the critical point where the dynamics of knowledge intersect with the word of the Gospel. I am sure that, entrusted to your care and to that of Catholic and ecclesiastical universities, it will not fail to bear abundant fruit. It is your intention to involve the whole university community in its various composite dimensions (students, teachers, administrative personnel) and in its specific nature as a privileged place for fostering and transmitting culture: the Gospel is the basis for a conception of the world and of man that continually bears cultural, humanistic and ethic values which can influence one's entire view of life and history.
This confirms the university's primary vocation, sometimes jeopardized by distracting and pragmatic pressures: to be a place rich in formation and humanitas, serving the quality of life according to the integral truth about man on his journey through history. It is a culture of man and for man, which is spread and invigorated in the various fields of knowledge, in the ways and forms of morality, in the correct and harmonious ordering of society.
In this regard there are many problems that must be faced by university chaplaincies in their daily activity. New problems have appeared following the profound changes that have occurred in these final years of the millennium. At their root lies the constant challenge posed by the relationship between faith and reason, between faith and culture, between faith and scientific progress. In the university setting, the appearance of new knowledge and new cultural currents is always tied, directly or indirectly, to the great questions about man, about the meaning of his existence and action, about the value of conscience and the interpretation of freedom. This is why the priority task for Catholic intellectuals is to promote a renewed and vital synthesis between faith and culture, without ever forgetting that in their multifaceted educational activity the central reference-point remains Christ, the one Saviour of the world.
3. Dear brothers and sisters, proclaim by your life and your work the great news: "Ecce natus est nobis Salvator mundi"! This mystery is the very centre of the Jubilee celebration, which invites every believer to become a tireless messenger of this joyful truth.
To fulfil this apostolic task, however, he must let himself be docilely guided by the divine Word. This is inferred from St Paul's apostolic legacy to the elders of Ephesus: "I commend you", he said, "to God and to the Word of his grace" (Ac 20,32). The Apostle commends the elders to the Word, convinced that they, before being bearers of the Word, have been borne by the Word of God. This is precisely because the Word is powerful and effective. As something living and active (He 4,12), it has the power to save souls (Jc 1,21), to grant an inheritance among all who are sanctified (Ac 20,32), to impart the wisdom that leads to salvation (2Tm 3,15), because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who has faith (Rm 1,16).
In this connection, the Second Vatican Council states that the Gospel has the power continually to renew life and culture, to purify and elevate them (cf. Gaudium et spes, GS 58). We should not be discouraged when we see how inadequate our own forces are in relation to the problems we face. This was the drama St Paul lived, but, knowing the power of the Gospel, he told the Corinthians: "We have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us" (2Co 4,7).
4. The aim of every apostolic effort in a university setting must be to enable young people, teachers and everyone who works in the academic world to meet Christ personally.
To this end, the specific service of a university ministry, which is committed to encouraging and coordinating these various ecclesial realities active in this field, proves very useful: from chaplaincies to the colleges, from parish groups to faculty groups. The horizons for the evangelization of culture, in fact, cannot be restricted to the confines of the university campus. It permeates all the Church's activity and becomes more effective the more it is integrated into an organized pastoral ministry.
In this framework, it is desirable that a chaplaincy, the heart of university ministry, be set up at every university. It should be the driving force of formation and of the specific cultural programmes for evangelization. Its task will be to foster a frank and open dialogue with the various components of the university, offering suitable paths for seeking a personal encounter with Christ.
It will also be useful to promote significant initiatives at the national level, such as a committee on university ministry within the Episcopal Conference and a University Day, organized as a time of prayer, reflection and planning. As has already occurred on the European level, it would be beneficial to set up ways to coordinate the chaplains on every continent, in collaboration with the pastoral offices of the Episcopal Conferences, in order to strengthen cooperation between the manifold resources of the local programmes.
5. The Church invites you, dear brothers and sisters, to be evangelizers of culture. The believer, enlightened and guided by the Word of God, is not afraid to confront human thought. On the contrary, he embraces it as his own, in the certainty of the transcendence of revealed truth, which enlightens and makes the most of human effort. Wisdom and truth come from God: wherever there is an effort to reflect honestly, wherever there is unbiased passion for the truth, a way is already open to Christ, the Saviour of mankind.
Dear brothers and sisters, be convinced that you are not alone in this demanding missionary task. Christ is walking with you! Therefore, courageously proclaim him and bear witness to him: this message has the strength and the power to stir and astonish those who hear it, moving them to make a personal decision in its regard (cf. Lk Lc 2,34-35).
I invoke the protection of Mary, Sedes Sapientiae, on you, on your university communities and on everyone you meet in your daily ministry, and, as I assure you of a special remembrance in my prayer, I cordially impart to you my affectionate Blessing.
Castel Gandolfo, 25 september 1999
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Navratri festival is celebrated twice in a year with great devotion and fervour in all over India. First time it is celebrated as Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri in the month of March-April and second time as Sharad Navratri in the months of September-October. There are millions, like me who observe fast or special diet during Navratri, and people find it difficult with food choices during Navratri puja days. I have got a list of Navratri food recipes (or upvas recipes) for you to try out this Navratri. Since most people eat only once, you may as well call these recipe as Navratri dinner recipes.
- What is Navratri?
- Sabudana Kheer
- Makhane Ke Kheer or Lotus / Foxnut seed Pudding – Navratri Recipe
- Sabudana Vada
- Roasted Makhana
- Aalo Ka Halwa
- Lauki Ki Kheer / Bottle Gourd Pudding
- Makhane – Lotus seeds Cutlet
- No Onion Garlic Potato Curry
- Kuttu Ka Dosa / Buckwheat flour Pancake:
- Rajgira Paneer Patty
- Gajar Burfi
- Paneer Potato Cutlet
- Kuttu Ke Poori
- Sabudana Khichdi
- Singhara Burfi
- Amaranth Paratha
What is Navratri?
It is that auspicious time of the year when many pray, observe fast and worship Goddess Durga. Durga Goddess has 108 names and 9 incarnations of Durga are worshiped in these 9 days (Navratri). Navratri, one of the biggest Hindu festivals is celebrated twice a year across india and abroad. Devotees worship the different avatars of Goddess Durga for nine days. All the 9 incarnations of Durga signifies distinct power. ‘Navratri’ refers to the nine pious nights during which Goddess Durga is worshiped and lot people observe fasts. During Navratris generally people give up non-vegetarian food while many others try reducing intake of onion and garlic from their meals.
According to Hindu calendar, Chaitra Navratri is celebrated in the month of Chaitra or Vasant, which is also the starting of the spring season. Second time it is celebrated in the Ashwin month with the name Sharad Navratri also known as Maha navratri.
Autumn Navratri also co-related to Dandia festival. Navratri festivities gives one a chance to get back to the roots and cleanse oneself, be it thoughts, or body . It is great way to detox and many observe fast by eating selective fasting food, or vrat or upvas food.
Get ready for the joy of the festival with some of my fasting recipes. These recipes are made from ingredients suitable to be consumed whilst on fast e.g. Sabudana / Sago, Water chestnut, Carrot, Paneer, Milk, etc.
A perfect dessert, why navratri food has to be boring? This sago pudding is one common Navratri recipe and uses commonly found “sabudana“.
Makhane Ke Kheer or Lotus / Foxnut seed Pudding – Navratri Recipe
Quick dessert recipe of super healthy makhana. Add dry fruits and make “dry fruit kheer”. Foxnuts are great source of energy and this kheer offers great taste as well as desired energy.
Fasting or not, sabudana vada is a great snack item. Follow the recipe for making it during Navratri days.
Fasting or not fasting! Roasted makhana are any day hit as snack. Super easy to make and great source of energy when fasting, what stops you from a nice crunch munch? Go make it in minutes, so easy!
Surely you won’t be able to say no to the great taste of this potato based dessert. No fancy ingredients required for this delicious aloo halwa, however, offers instant energy with carbs in it.
Enjoy your fast with a lip smacking dessert made of simple ingredients (Bottle Groud and Milk). I have to confess that this lauki kheer is one of my favourite, I can have it any day, be it navrati or not, who cares?
Innovative recipe using healthy Makhane / Foxnut / Lotus seeds. If you bored of usual navratri recipe, try out this cutlets of makhana, a sure shot hit any day, at the same time, these cutlets are easy to make.
Traditional recipe to make “aloo ke vrat wali sabzi” with minimal ingredients. Unbelievably quick and easy to make, with taste that will put best of spices to shame. Don’t go on my words, try yourself to check this! This is a recipe with minimal ingredients, and one to make while observing navratri fast.
Who said dosa is for normal non-fasting days? Check out this amazing kuttu (buckwheat) dosa. Eat this yummy pancake / crepe / dosa in your meal packed with energy and taste, and do not forget to pair it with no onion garlic potato stuffing.
Enjoy festivities with this great starter / snack made from Paneer. Paneer is a wonderful ingredient and suitable to have it in diet even on Navratri fasting days. This paneer patty with amaranth flour is simply fabulous in taste.
Love gajar halwa? Have its modified Navratri friendly version with this gajar burfi. So bloody good in taste!
Another firm favourite of mine, this paneer cutlet or tikki is delight on dinning table on any day, totally scrumptious in taste.
If you do not fancy kutti dosa, you can stick to more traditional kuttu poori. Check the recipe to see how to make this buckwheat flour poori easily at home, and pair with “vrat-friendly” aloo sabzi.
The good old Sabudana / Sago Khichdi, will pack you with energy and taste, if you have not tried it yet, you should!
Water Chestnut / Singhara can be used to make this soft, sweet and tasty dessert. I am a sucker of these singhara burfis, however Kapil does not like these much (he does not like sweets!), hence I make these less often. I will strongly recommend you to try our this water chestnut fudge.
One of my most loved recipe is this amaranth aka rajgira paratha. Beauty of this paratha is that you can have it when fasting or on a normal day, this paratha is suitable for anyone with gluten free needs. | <urn:uuid:d51761cc-89cf-43f8-81fb-5ca0c103343c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://yourfoodfantasy.com/navratri-recipes-vrat-fasting-food/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.93296 | 1,463 | 2.15625 | 2 |
Can someone suggest free tools for video editing and video making? If you can include the feature much better. Hope to be able to get some of your advice. I need it badly. I am really not into technology but greatly needed to make a simple video. Thanks!
Why not try this list. All of this are basic software and very easy to use and learn. Hope this helps!
- Movie Maker
- Media Composer
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
Try also to visit this link http://www.techyv.com/questions/software-required-making-vedios-and-editing I believe this will going to be very helpful to you too.
Q:Best Video Editor for Windows (Free) A:
Windows Movie Maker Windows Movie Maker is a free video editing tool for Windows and users can make home movies by simple drag-and-drop. It contains features such as video effects, video transitions, adding titles/credits, audio track, timeline narration, and Auto Movie. What's more, new effects and transitions can be added and existing ones can be modified using XML code.
VirtualDub VirtualDub is a powerful free video editing software for Windows with many amazing features, such as compression, video splitting, and the addition of audio tracks. As a free movie editing software, it has batch-processing capabilities for dealing with large numbers of files and can be extended with third-party video filters.
Wax Wax is a high performance and flexible video editing program which is good for both home users and professionals. It can be used as a stand-alone application, or as a plug-in to other video editors.However, its video editing functions are quite limited. If you want more advanced video editing features like Mosaic, Jump Cut, Flashhold, or need more transitional effects, picture-in-picture, titles, sound effects, you can turn to Wondershare Video Editor software, which make your video go to the next level.
Avidemux Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. It supports various file types, including AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF, using a variety of codecs.
FFMpeg FFmpeg is a paid video editing tool for Windows, but a collection of free software that can record, convert and stream digital audio and video, including libavcodec (a leading audio/video codec library), and libavformat (a leading audio/video container mux and demux library).
Blender Blender is the free open source 3D content creation which supports all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License. Blender has many advanced features, such as modifier-based modeling tools, powerful character animation tools, a node-based material, etc. and is one of the best video editors for both Windows and Mac.
ZS4 Video Editor ZS4 Video Editor is another great free video editing and compositing software that provides media experts with a facility to combine photos, videos and audio files into one or more output files.
Cinefx Jashaka Jahshaka is the first OpenSource Realtime Editing and Effects System in the world. With the power of OpenGL and OpenML, it gives users exceptional levels of performance. It currently supports Linux, OS X, Irix and Windows and is considered one of the best free video editor for Windows.
Zwei-Stein Zwei-Stein is a great free video editor featured with many video effects. It can edit up to 256 video, audio, and still image clips. But the user interface is very technical so many people find it hard to use.
Movica Movica uses some fine programs to edit your movies and receives good reputation. The keyboard shortcuts make video editing easier than ever. It's one of the best free video editor for Windows and fully supports WMV, FLV and MPG files.
Q: Top Mac Video Editor here (Free of course): http://www.wondershare.com/video-editor/free-video-editing-software-mac.html
Don't tell me that i'm the affiliate of this company, actually i'm the contributor for that site, and those articles are wrote by me. And i wish i can help here. Thanks
Both windows and the Apple IOS have free video editors that work well enough for basic stuff. (I used the windows one for a bit before buying Elements)
Windows Movie Maker http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/get-movie-maker
GoPro gives away a quite capable video editor: GoPro Studio. Nothing prevents you to use it with no GoPro cameras media. Sometimes you have to do some conversions, but it is quite easy to use, has a lot of tutorials, works in Windows and Mac, and makes it easy to publish everywhere. Have I told you that it is free? | <urn:uuid:566af8a8-d1a8-476a-9c6a-c9b57b4bdd2e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://video.stackexchange.com/questions/4233/simple-video-editing-tool?noredirect=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.908692 | 1,023 | 1.773438 | 2 |
Library, collection of books, manuscripts, films, musical recordings, and other materials arranged in convenient order for use but not for sale. The earliest libraries were kept by the ancient peoples of Mesopotamia; inscribed clay tablets have been found going back to about 3500 B.C. The first public library in Greece was established in 330 B.C. The most famous library of the ancient world was begun at Alexandria, in Egypt, by Ptolemy I Soter (305–283 B.C.). The Roman Empire acquired many libraries through their conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, and Syria (1st–2nd century B.C.). During the Middle Ages the Church kept the library tradition alive in Europe. The Renaissance saw the formation of many new libraries, such as the Vatican Library (1447), the oldest public library in Europe. The growth of libraries was further stimulated by the invention of printing in the 15th century. The Bodleian Library, Oxford, England, dates from 1602. It was the 18th century that saw the formation of many of the great national libraries: the British Museum Library (1753), Italy's National Central Library at Florence (1741), and the USSR's Saltykov-Shchedrin Library in Leningrad.
The oldest library in the United States originated in 320 books bequeathed by John Harvard (1638), Harvard University's chief benefactor. The present Library of Congress developed from a purchase (1814–15) of Thomas Jefferson's personal library by Congress. One of the first tax-supported public libraries in the United States was established in New Hampshire in 1833. The American Library Association, a professional association to foster the development of the nation's libraries, was founded in 1876. An important figure in library history is Melvil Dewey, whose decimal classification system has now been adopted in many countries. In the late 19th century the industrialist Andrew Carnegie was an important benefactor of libraries. In the 20th century the public library system has been extended and consolidated and has at its disposal such technological innovations as computer data banks. | <urn:uuid:be9d61cd-f427-4eeb-8fdf-cb5c4187211d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.jrank.org/encyclopedia/pages/cm7l61pvzg/Library.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.96059 | 431 | 3.28125 | 3 |
What Is the Eccles Building Thinking Today? II: The Reasonable People Are Very Unreasonable Indeed
What Should the Fed Do and Have Done?: “The Federal Reserve… has strongly signaled that it will raise rates…:
…Given the strength of the signals that have been sent it would be credibility-destroying not to carry through with the rate increase, so there is no interesting discussion to be had about what should be done on Wednesday…
This seems to me to be wrong: credibility that one will stubbornly pursue bad policies is not worth gaining, or preserving.
If the FOMC were to end today’s discussion convinced that on balance it would be a mistake to raise interest rates right now, the right communique would be: “While we entered this meeting believing that raising interest rates was appropriate, we find–to our surprise–that today’s discussion has changed our minds.”
If–as is more likely than not–they will in the future wish that they had backed off their policy and surprised markets with lower interest rates, better to have the smaller surprise sooner than the bigger surprise later.
But was it right to move at this juncture? This requires weighing relative risks. A decision to keep rates at zero would have…risk[ed] an overheating economy and an acceleration of inflation, possibly necessitating a sharp and destabilizing hike in rates later… encourag[ed] financial instability, particularly if there became a perception that the Fed would never raise rates… [left] the Fed with less room to lower rates in response to problems than it would have if it increased rates. Finally, perhaps… economic actors take… zero rates as evidence that the Fed is worried and so they should be…. Some believe that… we no longer have a pathological economy and so no longer should have zero rates…. Perhaps there is a fear that when rates go up something catastrophic will happen and this source of uncertainty can only be removed by raising rates.
These arguments do not seem hugely compelling to me.
An excessive delay in raising rates can be remedied eight weeks later at the next FOMC meeting by raising them then. On the other hand, if rates are raised and it proves to be a mistake… inflation expectations move down, financial turbulence… the economy… tips towards recession. Reversing the rate increase would be unlikely to eliminate these consequences. Moreover, reversing the direction of policy would hardly be helpful for central bank credibility…
And then comes a sentence I really do not understand:
Reasonable people can come to different judgements on all of this…
How can reasonable people come to different judgments? If the FOMC concludes that it is behind the curve on raising interest rates, it can immediately catch up. As Larry says: “An excessive delay in raising rates can be remedied eight weeks later…” If the FOMC concludes that it is ahead of the curve on raising interest rates, it cannot then recover by dropping them below zero. The asymmetry of the zero lower bound makes it unwise to start liftoff as long as there remains a material chance that the short-run neutral rate will again kiss zero in the near future. And there does remain such a material chance.
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“Our recent valuation measurements do not quite add up – can this be right?”
This is a question we are faced with quite regularly, especially now that insurance valuations have become compulsory for sectional title schemes. Most often, the square meters of buildings as shown on the valuers’ report differs slightly from that shown on the pq schedule incorporated in the sectional plan documents.
We often get asked whether the valuer has made a mistake; however, the fact is that this actually indicates that the valuer is in fact doing their job properly. In fact, it is often a telltale sign that a valuer has not measured the buildings with their wheel if they simply use the sectional plan or participation quota (PQ) page as their measurements.
Some valuers do revert back to the sectional plan figures for simplicity but usually state the difference in these cases.
An obvious solution
The sectional plan measures from the median line of a section. For starters, there should be about a 110 mm difference around the entire diameter of the building as any valuer will measure the outside line of the buildings.
Let’s take the ideal example of a 10-unit scheme with 10 stand-alone units of 10m x 10m, i.e. 100sqm as shown on the sectional plan.
So 10m x 4 sides of each unit/building = 40m in circumference. This effectively measures the median line circumference which is the size of the section on the sectional title plan.
What is missing now, is the part of the building from the median line to the outside wall which is not reflected on the sectional title plan. To calculate this, we do the following: 40m in circumference x 110mm = 4,400 mm = 4.4 square meters.
Therefore, the sectional plan measures 100 square meters but the valuer’s measurement should be 104 square meters (assuming a 220mm double brick wall all round). The difference will likely be even more in the case of cavity walls etc.
When considering all 10 units in the scheme (1,000 square meters), your figures may show 40 sqm difference. This is even without accounting for any stairwells, landings, etc.
Ensure proper insurance cover
When the managing agent or broker prepares the Schedule of Replacement Values, one can adjust the sqm back to sectional plan figures and proportionately adjust the rate per sqm to match.
We do recommend that any additional buildings not shown on the sectional plan are listed separately as these will form part of the common property until properly accounted for. Additional improvements (extensions) should also be shown separately so the insurer will know to includes these extended buildings.
Illegal or unapproved extensions or improvements that affect the size of sections or living areas can be a bone of contention – valuers must seek these out and advise accordingly. The measuring wheel finds these very quickly. An experienced eye will be able to quickly identify any potential problems on the plan or whether it’s simply accounting for the outer skin of the median line.
Author: Mike Addison
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Famous Tree Sparks Debate On Discovery Of NZ
Famous Tree Sparks Debate On Discovery Of New Zealand
A pohutukawa tree at 'the end of the world' has stirred up debate on whether the Spanish were the first Europeans to reach New Zealand, ahead of the Dutch and the British.
The giant pohutukawa is a big attraction in the Spanish north-west coastal city of La Corunna, capital of the province of Galicia. This province was thought until the time of Columbus to be at the end of the world.
La Corunna's mayor has chosen the tree as the city's floral emblem, and many locals believe it to be 400 to 500 years old. However, because the tree is a New Zealand native, this could mean that the Spanish sailed to New Zealand before Captain James Cook in 1769, or Abel Tasman in 1642. A Spanish helmet found in Wellington harbour about 1880 is one clue that the Spanish were here earlier.
Landcare Research botanist Dr Warwick Harris has recently returned to New Zealand after a tour that included an invitation to talk about New Zealand native plants in La Corunna. He caused a flurry of local media coverage when he stated his belief that the tree could not be more than 200 years old.
"No-one knows exactly how the tree got to La Corunna, and it has not been scientifically aged.
"However, I have the romantic idea that it was brought into Spain by the British during the Napoleonic wars and can be linked to the heroic story of Sir John Moore."
Moore took a small British army into Spain in 1808 to check the French invasion, but was forced t o make a strategic retreat over mountains, pursued by Bonaparte himself and a huge army. Neverthele ss, the British mission saved Spain from full occupation by the French. Moore eventually led his me n more than 400 kilometres to La Corunna where British ships were waiting, but in the last phase of the evacuation his arm was blown off by a French cannon. He saw the end of the battle and died, a nd his hurried burial was immortalised in a famous poem by Sir Charles Wolfe.
Dr Harris says the history relating to Moore indicates it is likely there was a British garrison in La Corunna in the early 1800s. "At some stage the British must have recovered Moore's body, and laid him in a tomb in what is now the Garden of San Carlos, created in 1834. Most likely there was a British involvement in the creation of the garden, and it is a romantic thought that the pohutuk awa came to La Corunna at that time.
"We know that Captain Cook brought back plants from his first voyage to New Zealand, and within ten years there was commerce in those plants in England. We don't know about pohutukawa specifically , but we do know that the British were largely responsible for introducing New Zealand plants to Europe".
Links to Christchurch Dr Harris says the mayor of La Corunna, Dr Francisco Vasquez, is interested in forming a sister relationship with Christchurch, its antipodal city.
"If you drilled a whole through the earth from Christchurch, the nearest city you'd come out at is La Corunna.
"So the famous pohutukawa is about as far away from home as it could possibly get."
Pohutukawa quite at home in Spain While pohutukawa struggle in some parts of New Zealand, Dr Harris says they thrive in the coastal regions of Galicia.
"Pohutukawa there are not subjected to possums. The frost-free conditions in coastal areas suit them nicely. New Zealand cabbage trees are also common in La Corunna, as are flaxes.
"There's actually some concern that New Zealand plants might become invasive, as have Australian Eucalypts, which create a fire risk.
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Age 12: A teacher enters your classroom of German and Turkish students with a pamphlet about homosexuality. Your friend Mehmet shouts out from behind you; “We don’t have gays in Turkey, only Germany does!”
Age 18: Your first boyfriend, a German, introduces you to his fellow gay friends. What do you hear? “Here’s my cute little Turk!”
Age 25: While watching television with your brother, you muster all your strength to repeat the simple yet dreaded words that you’ve rehearsed for days. You’re gay. His response? “You’re not really a Turk anymore!”
Age 28: At a cafe in Schöneberg, a cute guy flirts with you and asks where you’re from. You respond and he’s surprised because you don’t fulfill any of the stereotypes. So he decides to compliment you with, “Oh, you’re not Turkish at all!”
Many gay Turks attempt to mask the double lives they lead, as sexually active members of the gay community and as upstanding men of the Turkish community.
So what do you think you are, after all?
Cemil: “I say that no human being will ever understand me, because I will never…my inner—Cemil—will never be open to anybody. No human will ever understand me. I always play. This is the truth” [Mercan, 2004].
Homosexual males from Turkish migrant backgrounds belong to two minorities in Germany, but feel at home in neither. Their dual identities appear to be mutually exclusive; in order to be accepted by one community, a gay Turk believes he must reject the other. As a result, many gay Turks attempt to mask the double lives they lead, as sexually active members of the gay community and as upstanding men of the Turkish community—sometimes as husbands and fathers. Others, however, are making these so-called parallel societies intersect. They are forging a new hybrid community that integrates openly gay Turkish men as full members of both the gay and Turkish community in Germany.
Growing Up Turkish
Older generations in the Turkish migrant diaspora have preserved a forty-year-old culture coming from rural Eastern Anatolia, a culture more conservative than that of both their home and their host country today. The family is key in the reproduction of this culture through the socialization of new generations into patriarchal gender roles and strict expectations towards sexuality. Sons in Turkish families appear as future patriarchs, economic breadwinners, and the defenders of honor and order within the family. Sexuality plays a pivotal role in the construction of the gender roles embodied in the dominant male and the submissive female.
“We don’t have gays in Turkey, only in Germany”
Bali Saygili is the federal appointee for Turkish Gays and Lesbians for the LSVD, the federal organization of gays and lesbians in Germany. His office handles the needs of the gay migrant community and their families. Whenever he travels to Berlin schools with large Turkish populations, the first reaction to any discussion of homosexuality is; “We don’t have gays in Turkey, only in Germany”. The Western homosexual-heterosexual binary does not exist in traditional Turkish society. Indeed, Turkish men often engage in open displays of affection like kissing and hugging with intimate male friends, which Western heterosexual men would consider “gay”. Whereas the West defines homosexuality by the sexual act, Turkish society does so through gender roles. Those who refute patriarchal gender roles – exclusive homosexuals, lesbians, and male bottoms – are socially disgraced and excluded. Ibne, effeminate men, are deemed sexually perverse because they do not fulfill patriarchal gender roles in public or in bed. Patriarchal Turkish society only tolerates occasional and discreet acts for male top homosexuality. On the other hand, Kulampara, very masculine men, are permitted to penetrate whatever they want, women, donkeys or ibne, because they sustain the stereotype of man as the active and dominant sexual being; “Nobody would consider himself as ‘abnormal’, ‘perverse’, ‘sinful’, let alone ‘homosexual’ for fucking an ibne” (Bochow, 2004).
Patriarchal Turkish society only tolerates occasional and discreet acts for male top homosexuality.
Coming Out Turkish?
When Turkish migrant families encounter the open and exclusive homosexuality in Germany, which Germans define as “gay behavior”, they dismiss it as a German mental sickness. To many migrant families, homosexuality is dually understood as a disease and a choice. Gays and lesbians from the Turkish migrant community have chosen to infect themselves with this German disease and have betrayed their own culture by assimilating into the perverse Other. According to Bali Saygili, any discussions of sexuality, let alone homosexuality, are strictly taboo in the Turkish migrant community. To prevent their kids from being confronted with topics of sexuality, some Turkish parents excuse their children from sex education courses in school. As a result, new generations of German Turks remain severely under-informed about sexuality and sexual health and, thus, fall pray to the traditional prejudices that feed homophobia.
Turkish gays are well socialized into these attitudes towards gender and sexuality when they discover their homosexuality in their adolescence. For the first time, their emotions and hormones lie in direct conflict with their socialization and gay Turks discover what Abdurrahman Mercan calls “a disjunction between their personal and their social identity” (Mercan, 2004). With homosexual desires come severe shame, alienation, and fear of a family disowning them and social exclusion. Saygili observes that socialization leaves a unique imprint on gay Turks’ view of their own sexuality, which many German counselors have difficulty to understand; “Even today, many Turks who come out still think of their homosexuality as somehow a disease”, which shapes their self-confidence, lifestyle choices, and behavior patterns. Closeted gay Turks need an emotional outlet to navigate these feelings of shame. Hard-pressed to find it among their Turkish family and friends, closeted Turks experience a newfound alienation within their tightly knit community.
In one study, 64 percent of Turkish parents said they would rather see their children be alcoholics and 21 percent be heroin addicts rather than be gay.
Suat, a 30-year-old gay Turk who came to Hamburg when he was a teenager, does not plan to come out to his parents because he is “afraid of the consequences” of being disowned by his family and shunned by his community. In one study (Ramazan, 2003) 64 percent of Turkish parents said they would rather see their children be alcoholics and 21 percent be heroin addicts rather than be gay. According to another survey of the coming out reactions of Turkish parents, 38 percent of Turkish parents get their children married and 23 percent send them to a psychologist. (Mercan, 2004) Families also regularly sever all ties, including financial, and leave the homosexual impoverished, which can be catastrophic in working class migrant communities; Saygili noted, “Many times those with the courage to come out to their parents are those with the luxury to be financially independent”. Ipek Ipekçiog˜lu explains the cultural price of exclusion for homosexuals of migrant descent in Germany. Since queers of the German majority belong to the dominant culture, they can easily substitute their families within new majority queer communities that reproduce the dominant culture and aesthetic; “So even if they have to leave their biological family, they are not losing access to their culture of origin and their positive self-image” (Ipekçioglu, 2003). For Turkish queers, in contrast, family exclusion means losing access to the social connections of the family and migrant community that reproduce their culture of origin in the host country. Coming out transforms Turkish queers into aliens to both the mainstream German culture and to their migrant culture: “Because of a lack of substitute communities, [Turkish queers] step further into self-isolation” (Ipekçioglu, 2003).
Either gay Turks pursue anonymous and promiscuous gay life or they develop an intimate long-standing relationship with a gay partner who “had to accept that they would always remain a secret that would be ignored if they passed each other on the street.”
A Game of Hide and Seek
Due to the profound personal and social toll of coming out in the Turkish community, the vast majority of gay Turks in Germany maintains the taboo of silence and remains in the closet. The compounded fears of coming out have led gay Turks in Germany to live a double life as married men with wives and children. Hakan Tandogan, an organizer of the oldest and most successful gay Turkish dance party, Gayhane, looked back at his own coming out; “In the beginning—we’re talking eight years ago—everybody led a double life”. According to Saygili, either gay Turks pursue anonymous and promiscuous gay life or they develop an intimate long-standing relationship with a gay partner who “had to accept that they would always remain a secret that would be ignored if they passed each other on the street”. Ali, a 21 year-old immigrant, has been the lover of his married older cousin for seven years whom he continues to visit in Turkey: “His wife serves us tea and he plays with my feet—I said; ‘you know what? You’re Gay too’…‘What about it?’ [He replies]. Two kids and…his wife—somehow hurts me, for her, it isn’t easy either, being cheated on by a gay husband…and sometime I feel ashamed looking in her face. But then I tell myself—He was my first man, before she was even there” (Bochow, 2004). Even though this case occurred in Turkey, many of our interviewers insisted this behavior is as widespread in Germany.
Other gay Turks remain in the closet to their family but come out in the gay community as they attempt to balance double lives, as an out gay man and as a good Turkish son or brother. Their sexuality is intensely restricted to private or anonymous gay spaces like underground gay bars, virtual chat-rooms, or private parties. Saygili alleges; “Normally gay Turks shy away from public expressions of their sexuality… which leads them to discreet chat rooms where they don’t even expose their face… [they have] this instinct to hide themselves for fear of being ‘outed’ and publicly shamed by families and friends”. Suat confirms that his sexuality is “a personal matter that doesn’t concern family” because “family is too important to be put at risk for sexual matters”. The choice to be out in the gay community but not at home is sometimes painful and isolating, but absolutely necessary, he declares; “[I am] willing to refrain from things for my own personal well-being like coming out for the sake of my family”.
“I wish he had never told us the truth.”
Indeed, many Turkish migrant families also prefer to maintain this taboo of silence rather than confront the shock that their son or husband may be infected with the German mental disease of homosexuality. One Turkish mother revealed; “We already guessed that our son is gay. But when he told us… a whole world crashed down before our eyes. I wish he had never told us the truth. How, we suffer every day when he comes home late. We ask ourselves if he’s been together with a man” (Mercan, 2004). Within the Turkish migrant community, both closeted homosexuals and their families are willing to engage in the game of “double lives”.
Breaking Out: Forging a Gay Turkish Community
When Bali Saygili, an immigrant from Turkey, decided to come out twenty years ago in Munich, he thought he must be the only gay Turk in Munich. But after he posted ads in a local paper, he quickly discovered twenty other gay and lesbian Turks and organized them into the first gay and lesbian Turkish organization in Munich. Compared to a 2001 Emnid Institute study where 4.1% of German men and 3.1 percent of German women identified as homosexual, openly gay and lesbian Turks comprise an estimated 0.6 percent, or 15,000, of the 2.7 million people of Turkish descent in Germany today, with a significantly higher number still in the closet.
Over the last five years, a number of organizations for gays and lesbians of Turkish origin have sprung up within the Berlin gay community to assist queer Turkish migrants to discover the self-confidence and sense of belonging needed to embrace their sexuality. GLADT (Gays and Lesbians of Turkish Backgrounds) was initially founded in 1997 as a subsection of LSVD and later broke away in order to become more independent in representing the interests of migrants. LSVD still retains MILES, a specific office dedicated exclusively to the needs of queers from migrant backgrounds.
In November 2003, MILES conducted the first conference on Turkish queers with over three hundred attendees from throughout Europe.
These specialized organizations like GLADT and MILES attempt to fill Ipekçioglu’s “lack of substitute communities” within the gay community. Cemil, a fluent German speaker, needed a Turkish-speaking counselor as Turkish was the language of his emotions, not German, which was the language of his education and work. MILES overcomes the limitations of conventional German-language gay therapy with counseling services for each of the queer migrant subgroups, Turkish, Greek, Yugoslav, Russian-speakers, etc. They allow homosexuals to speak to one another in their mother tongue about shared experiences and challenges. In November 2003, MILES conducted the first conference on Turkish queers with over three hundred attendees from throughout Europe, which culminated in the publication of a series of essays, Muslims under the Rainbow (2004).
The Negative and Positive of Discrimination in the Gay Community
Florencio Chicote of the Anti-Discrimination Network (ADN) in Berlin identifies the gay Turkish community as a prime example of compounded discrimination, which cuts across different minority and majority groups. Queer Turks are often the victims of triple discrimination: racism and Islamophobia from the German straight and gay community and homophobia from the straight German and Turkish migrant communities. Ipekçioğlu frames the identity split between queer and Turkish as an absurd paradox; “If [queer Turks] are perceived as existent, the straight migrant community considers them as assimilated into the German dominant culture or as ‘fallen out’ of the Turkish community and thus ‘Not really a Turk anymore’ but the German queers use the same statement as a compliment, ‘You’re not Turkish at all!” (Ipekçioglu, 2003)
One needs to look no further than the back-page personal ads of box.de magazine for the fetishization of gay Turks in Germany as dominant, bisexual, and hairy exotic lovers to act out the fantasies of ethnic Germans.
Racism against gay Turks within the gay mainstream has diminished over the past twenty years. When Saygili came out of the closet in 1980s Munich, the gay mainstream society did not embrace gay Turks out of “fear and skepticism of foreign cultures”. Hakan Tan, a middle-aged Turkish migrant journalist, lamented in a 2004 article that Turks “still face racism in the (gay) scene” based on criminal stereotypes of Turks as “pickpockets or callboys”. Murat Bahs¸i, former board member of GLADT, believes that hidden racism or misperceptions of racism are a significant cause of breakups in interethnic couples. Moreover, gay Turks point to concrete racist entry-policies at certain gay bars and clubs that refuse to let Turks through the door.
Gay Turks also suffered from exoticization, which, contrary to racism, is a form of positive discrimination where the German gay mainstream ascribes certain attractive racial stereotypes to gay Turks. One needs to look no further than the back-page personal ads of box.de magazine for the fetishization of gay Turks in Germany as dominant, bisexual, and hairy exotic lovers to act out the fantasies of ethnic Germans. The very fact of dating a Turk can even be perceived as something exotic. When Suat started dating men ten years ago, his German boyfriend flaunted him to his German friends as “my cute little Turk”. Many gay Turks fear that their exoticization and objectification by the gay mainstream pigeonholes them to the inferior role of exotic lover or one-night-stand and not as a serious romantic partner. Bali Saygili believes that the use of exoticized stereotypes by Germans and Turks has lessened over the years; “we were once the exotic lovers and now we are considered more or less normal”. GLADT helped to counter these stereotypes with an award-winning poster campaign representing a map of Europe with photos of callboys in every country. With the slogan “you accept them only for some hours”, the campaign argued that gay men needed to stop indulging in foreigners only as one-night fantasies.
The most important factor in interethnic relationships is openness to different cultural sensitivities, socializations, and expectations.
“Race is not the problem but the difference of lifestyles is” Murat Bahşi provocatively claims. Turkish-German relationships in the current gay community suffer most from misunderstandings of cultural differences and lifestyles. The most important factor in interethnic relationships is openness to different cultural sensitivities, socializations, and expectations. Many gay Turks do not pursue relationships with gay Germans because they fear that Germans will not try or want to understand their unique life experiences as a gay Turk living in Germany. Some ethnically German men, like Bali Saygili’s partner of eleven years, will admit to being skeptical about a clash of cultures and lifestyles.
The representatives of GLADT and MILES give different estimates of interethnic relationships between German and Turkish gays. Mehmet of GLADT speculated that Germans and Turks are deeply intermixed with the percentage of interethnic relationships at fifty-fifty. GLADT believes that the two communities are not simply integrated, but intimate. In contrast, Bali Saygili of MILES argues that the gay community has a long way to go to counter misunderstandings and fears of lifestyle clashes by both the German and Turkish gay community. Saygili presents a much lower percentage of interethnic relationships at ten percent. (Official statistics don’t exist.)
Bali Saygili of MILES argues that the gay community has a long way to go to counter misunderstandings and fears of lifestyle clashes by both the German and Turkish gay community.
Germans often find it difficult to accept the double lives of their Turkish partners, the paramount importance of family, the taboo of silence, and their divergent expectations of coming out. Many of Suat’s German boyfriends did not understand why it was so essential to keep his two lives separate. He nervously avoided requests by German boyfriends to meet his parents. Mehmet’s mother pleaded with him not to move out of the family home but stay until marriage as expected; [My German boyfriend] always answered me immediately when I told him that I had problems at home ‘just move out, plain and simple’. I thought it’s so dumb because [my German boyfriends] didn’t know my situation and that it is not so easy to just move out…They just followed the German way of thinking”. Instead of confronting cultural misunderstandings, many gay Turks choose to pursue relationships exclusively with Turks who share the same lifestyle and cultural background. Suat, who had previously only dated German men, discovered in his current half-Turkish boyfriend “[someone] who understands all the little things which I had to explain to my German partners all the time”.
Hesitant to respond negatively and appear racist, many skeptical respondents tended to be overtolerant, with 75 percent of gay men surveyed agreeing to date pregnant women.
“If he’s cute, he can come”: Integration and Acceptance in the Gay Community
Despite the need to assuage fears of mutual misunderstanding, the gay Turks have established a permanent home in the current gay mainstream. The German gay community provides a good model of integration for its straight counterparts, since most gay Turks feel more comfortable in the gay community than most Turks feel in greater German society. To test the acceptance of gay migrants within the gay mainstream, we conducted an unofficial survey of seventy gay German men ages eighteen to fifty at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Parade at Nollendorfplatz. The questionnaire asked the respondents if they would date an American, a German, an African, a Turk, an Asian, and a pregnant woman. We believe that the survey was less representative of discrimination within the gay community. Hesitant to respond negatively and appear racist, many skeptical respondents tended to be overtolerant, with 75 percent of gay men surveyed agreeing to date pregnant women. Surprisingly, the group most discriminated against was not pregnant women, but Asians, with 30 percent of respondents declining to date them. German respondents next discriminated against Turks (14%) and Africans (8%). Few gay Germans continue to accord migrant gays an inferior status based on racial stereotyping. In bars and clubs, the vast majority of gay Germans do not consider race important in choosing partners; “Hey, if he’s cute, he can come!”, one respondent retorted. As a an often victimized minority, the modern gay community in Germany perhaps does not merely accept racial and cultural differences but looks beyond them.
Gay Turkish dance parties have become the most popular places of encounter and exchange between communities.
The gay community has opened new spaces for German and Turkish homosexuals to meet and party together. More than discussion groups, cultural organizations, and counseling services, gay Turkish dance parties have become the most popular places of encounter and exchange between communities. GLADT established the Gay Orient Party to help Germans and Turks meet and find partners. Since 1996, the popular club SO-36, located at the nexus of the gay and Turkish community on the Oranienstraße in Kreuzberg, has hosted Gayhane, an oriental gay party every last Saturday of the month. Hakan Tandogan, an organizer and renowned cross-dressing belly dancer of Gayhane, points to the dance floor as a symbol of the possibilities of integration of gays, straights, Germans, and migrants; “The Gayhane, which started for Turks, has ended up drawing everybody you can think of—Arabs, immigrants, Germans, anyone who feels like partying with us”. The Mr. Gay Deutschland contest has also become a sign of the deep integration of Turks and German in shared spaces of celebration. For two years in a row, gay Turks have won the representative title of Mr. Gay Deutschland.
Homophobia: A Turkish Problem?
Several Turkish men are sitting on the benches of a Turkish bar in Kreuzberg, impassively observing the street. Two gay men pass by holding hands. Suddenly the Turks are alive, shouting in a broken rhythm. That kind of scene can easily be observed in migrant neighborhoods of Berlin today. It may be easy to assume at first that Turks are homophobic by nature, but to what extent is it true?
Florencio Chicote from the ADN argues that homophobia is not a culturally or religiously “Turkish” problem. Among the extremely heterogeneous Turkish community in Germany of different ages, origins, and citizenships, culture and religion are no more to blame for homophobia than they are in mainstream German society. In Chicote’s view, it is not the specificity of Turkish culture that leads to violent homophobic actions, but rather the generally low educational level of migrants. Most immigrants of Turkish descent come from poorly educated regions of Turkey and often fall through the cracks of the German education system. The disparity in education level between immigrants and natives in Germany manifests itself in the high levels of aggressive homophobic responses by poorly educated people of Turkish descent.
They shouted that he betrayed the culture of his homeland by engaging in this perverse German lifestyle.
Bali Saygili disagrees entirely; “there is a specific Turkish reaction to homosexuality”. Out of a crowd of straight and gay employees of the LSVD who were hanging gay posters in the densely Turkish neighborhood of Neukölln, only Saygili, the Turkish in their midst, was picked out by a group of Turkish youngsters and harassed. They shouted that he betrayed the culture of his homeland by engaging in this perverse German lifestyle. Saygili blames virulent homophobia among Turkish men on a rise of religiosity and traditionalism due in large part to feelings of socio-economic exclusion from the German mainstream.
The stance on homophobia among Turks has become a dividing line between the major gay Turkish organizations in Germany. MILES identifies the problem of homophobia in the Turkish community as cultural and insists on discussing it openly. In contrast, GLADT considers that there is nothing ethno-specific in the homophobic acts by people of Turkish descent. In their view, ascribing special homophobic tendencies to Turkish culture is discriminative, if not outright racist. It hints that MILES, being a subsection of LSVD, has succumbed to the prejudices of the German gay mainstream. The disagreement came to a boiling point when, after a particular MILES publication that addressed Turkish homophobia, GLADT “refused all contact” with LSVD (MILES) or “decided to distance itself” from it (GLADT).
Volunteers hanging posters in Kreuzberg and Neukölln encountered episodes from verbal to violent aggression.
Whatever its origins, few gay Turks would disagree that homophobia within the Turkish community requires action. MILES, in cooperation with Turkish Bund of Berlin-Brandenburg, took the first step with an awareness campaign aimed at breaking the taboo of silence among gay migrants and their home communities. MILES displayed two sets of 12,000 posters and 50 billboards all over Berlin in 2004 illustrating a group of gay Turkish and German youths with the motto ““Kai ist Schwul und Murat auch. Sie gehören zu uns, jeder Zeit“ (i.e. Kai – a German name – is gay, and so is Murat: They are a part of us—Always). An alternative version in 2005 featured a group of young women.
The campaign has produced unequivocal responses. Volunteers hanging posters in Kreuzberg and Neukölln encountered episodes from verbal to violent aggression. On the other hand, the campaign produced many positive phone calls from Turkish queers and their families asking for information and counseling. “We even had parents who rang to ask, ‘My son just told me he is gay, how do I react’ or ‘How can we reconnect with our child’ because the family has had problems dealing with their child’s homosexuality”.
Gay Turks are still Turks: Re-integration of Gay Turks into Family Life
The formation of gay Turkish organizations within gay Berlin has offered gay Turks the foothold to set a new campaign into motion: the re-integration of gay Turks into the Turkish community. Both GLADT and MILES plan to offer gay Turks and their families the services necessary to cope with homosexuality and the rough process of coming out. A group of sixty Turkish women (men were notably absent from the word-of-mouth invitation) sit around for a potluck dinner of Turkish specialties for a closed meeting held by MILES. They do not identify themselves as the sisters, mothers, or grandmothers of a Turkish gay or lesbian. They attend a “general interest” discussion in Turkish about homosexuality. This was the scene in June 2005 at MILES’ first culturally sensitive counseling service for Turkish parents. MILES informs these women in a non-confrontational manner through role-playing and hypothetical situations in order to discuss how these women would react to one of their relatives’ coming out. The moderator addresses misconceptions of homosexuality as a disease or as a choice and the women learn what services are available to queer Turks and their families. Bali Saygili hopes that these meetings will prepare these women to discuss the topic of homosexuality and to break the taboo of silence within Turkish families.
Perhaps integration is all about intimacy; perhaps integration really starts in the bedroom.
So what do you think you are, after all? As victims of compounded discrimination and exclusion, some gay Turks like Cemil have resigned themselves that they will never be fully accepted by anyone, gay or straight, German or Turkish. Unfortunately, the straight German and, more so, the straight Turkish community have much work ahead to combat homophobia. The challenge for organizations like GLADT and MILES today is the re-integration of openly gay Turks as full members of the Turkish community life. Conversely, nearly thirty years after the start of the gay rights movement, gay Turks have finally established their own minority community within the German gay minority, despite struggles with racism and exoticization. Most gay Turks like Suat feel more integrated and “at home” in the German gay scene than in the straight Turkish community.
What lessons does the strong inclusion of gay Turks into the gay community carry for the contemporary integration debate in Germany? Dr. Bernhard Santel’s passing thought that “integration does not require intimacy” reflects a broader assumption in European nations; a host culture does not have to be intimate with its immigrant communities to create an integrated society. But in the case of gay Turks in Germany, sexuality, the utmost expression of intimacy, appears to be more of a bridge than a barrier to integration. Some time in between overlooking the pulsating crowd on the Gayhane dance floor and spotting an interethnic couple secretly holding hands under a café table in Kreuzberg, the provocative prospect popped into our heads. Perhaps integration is all about intimacy; perhaps integration really starts in the bedroom.
Abdurrahman Mercan, “Identität und Emanzipation bei türkischen Homosexuellen am Beispiel von TürkGay&Lesbian LSVD,” in: Muslime unter dem Regenbogen: Homosexualität, Migration und Islam, (Berlin, 2004) pp. 152-167
Ipek Ipekçioğlu, Dokumentation des 1. Bundeskongresses türkeistämmiger Lesben, Schwuler, Bisexueller, Transsexueller und Transgender, (Berlin, 2003) pp. 21-24
Michael Bochow, “Junge schwule Türken in Deutschland: Biographische Brüche und Bewältigungsstrategien,” in: Muslime unter dem Regenbogen: Homosexualität, Migration und Islam, (Berlin, 2004) pp. 168-188
Salman Ramazan, “AIDS-Prävention und Migration”, (Hannover, 1992) p. 125
Cem Rifat Sey, “When Turkish Men Love Men,” January 1, 2004, www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,1564,1079381,00.html
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Zentrum für Migranten, Lesben und Schwule, June 27, 2005
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The speed at which LED technology is growing is incredible and undeniable. Even though they have been around for many years, LED technology has come a long way to change the lighting we know today completely. LEDs stand for Light-emitting diodes, and they are a type of electronic light source. Up to date, they are considered the most efficient way of lighting and illuminating light.
As compared to traditional lightings like halogen, incandescent, and CFL bulbs, LED bulbs to remain the greatest, smarter solution, most energy-saving, and reliable lighting you trust. However, the process has not been consumer-friendly a while back as it is now.
Some of the beneficial factors for LED lighting are that they last longer, emit very little heat, and consume less energy. They are more durable since they don’t normally feature fragile substances like filaments and glass tubes. In addition, they do not contain lead or mercury, and that’s why LED are considered safer than others. Remember, LED is measured in lumens, not watts. In most cases, they cost slightly higher than others, but it’s worthwhile, especially due to their durability and lesser energy consumption.
Factors To Consider When Buying LEDs Bulbs
You may think shopping for light bulbs is a simple task, but aren’t there various factors to consider, especially for someone who knows what s/he wants. Furthermore, these bulbs are designed to suit specific areas in our homes like living rooms, bathrooms, study rooms, bedrooms, basements, etc. The cost varies regarding different sizes and designs, plus many other features we will discuss here. Some of the factors you need to look out for includes;
Check Your Fittings
It is more paining to buy new light bulbs of your choice after many considerations, only to find out that the lamp is intended for does not fit. To avoid such disappointment, if you have an old light bulb to compare its cap against, take it with you to the replacing store. If that’s not possible, write down the fitting reference number and compare it. When purchasing it online, read out the in-depth guide to cap types plus bases while making a comparison. It’s very important that it fits its cap or it will be rendered useless for your use.
Light Bulb Type
The LED light bulb comes in different types to choose from as well as its fitting. If you want to replace your existing bulb and don’t know what it’s calLED, compare it with different types until you find your match. Check types like GLS, GU 10, candle, globe, and golf, and find the most appropriate choice.
Colour And Color Temperature
It’s pretty important to check the color and color temperature rating of your bulb. Whether you like warm white, daylight, cool light is entirely upon you. Generally, choosing a simple white light seems easy, although it’s complicated than you can imagine as it needs your total concentration.
The color temperature of your light bulb usually makes a big difference when it comes to the type of light it emits. A four-digit number denotes the color temperature, then the letter ‘K’ (stands for Kelvins) that follows after. Many lights bulb has a color temperature between 2000k-6500k.
For a warm and cozy bedroom or living room light bulb, consider 2000k ones. A daylight bulb is supposed to have 6500k as it’s meant to recreate exactly that. Yellow light is around 2,700k, white light is about 3,000k, bright white light is 3,500 to 4,100k, while the bluish-white light exceeds 5000k. So, make your decision wisely and pick which is best for you.
Compared with their counterparts, LED light bulbs have a longer lifespan. The average rated life labeLED on those bulb packaging will approximate the total hours of life one should get roughly before it fails. Please note, it is not a good idea to mix the manufacturer warranty period and the rated life up because it may not be the same.
Generally, if the LED bulb fails within the warranty period, then you are entitled to a replacement. But if it fails outside that period, you are not entitled to replacement even if the light bulb has not reached its average rated life stated.
The cost might be your determining factor, and the only way out is to choose the one that will suit your budget but offers maximum benefits. Even though durability, reliability, and quality go hand in hand, you cannot always get an affordable product with the greatest features.
Cost is also affected by the design, size, quality, and additional features such as finishing, adjustable lights, or voice control bulbs. However, it’s worthwhile to spend more and enjoy the extinct benefits that come with it if you can. As they say, cheap is expensive, and it does apply in real life, but it’s up to your financial stability.
Choose Your Finishing
A while back ago, LED light bulbs had a limited type of finishing than they have today. Nowadays, you have different styles you can pick from as much as most LED bulbs are durable thanks to their thermal plastic materials. There are ones made of glass and filaments, too, like stylish traditional glass light bulbs.
To add a retro style to your rooms, consider a vintage-effect light bulb. On the other hand, Opal, normally referred to as frosted or pearl finish lights, gives out more diffuse, softer lights than transparent light bulbs. These are the perfect light bulb, especially if they will be exposed since it reduces glare. However, it’s not essential if the lampshade will hide the lights because the light will soften anyway.
Number Of Bulbs
It is more likely that you will need multiple lights to light up different rooms for your new house. Various companies package their product in pack sizes ranging from 4 pack, 6 pack up to 8 pack, etc.; mostly, the large pack results in a better value for money for someone who wants multiple bulbs.
Be sure of the number of bulbs you need and buy a perfect pack for you. Although there that doesn’t mean you can’t order one or multiple but different bulbs from one another. If it does make you happy, go for it if you can afford it.
Luckily, most LED bulbs are dimmable. So, if you don’t like bright lights, you’ll find a light bulb that allows adjustments on how bright they can be.
These kinds of bulbs are suitable for outdoor lighting, entry-ways, among others. Even though we know, it’s something you will not like in your living room.
Other Things You Should Know About LEDs,
1. Efficiency– compared to their counterparts, LED lights are more durable and last longer. It’s estimated to be five times more efficient than others. You can only use the LED bulb in 2 to 3 watts of electricity.
2. Brightness– they are measured in lumens and not watts
3. Cool, Not Hot– typically LED converts electricity to lights so as not to cause any heat build-up
When it comes to the end of their lifespan, they slowly dim rather than burning out abruptly.
4. The Design– LED compact size makes manufacturers and designers create shapes, silhouettes, and technology that were not available before due to its ultra-flexible elements.
5. Cost– the additional fixtures in LED lightings make a higher upfront cost, although they will have a longer lifespan.
Review Of Six Top-Rated Smallest LED Light Bulb
LEDVANCE 73886 046135738883 SYLVANIA
This great value pack of 4 bulbs by Sylvania with a 60W equivalent LED bulb is something you can consider for your home lighting. The company is one of the greatest manufacturers in the industry who offer their product in different styles and packaging, i.e., 1, 2,4,6,12,24 or 48 pack. Each bulb in the pack comes with 800 Lumens of light and its output at 8.5 watts.
With this type of bulb, you don’t need to change your lighting bulb frequently since they have a prolonged lifespan of up to 11,000 hours. You do not need to worry about your electricity bills because these bulbs can save you up to 85% of the total bill.
What makes them even more mesmerizing is that they are instantaneous, so when you turn it on/ off, there is no need for a warm-up time. They are safe for home use because they are mercury and lead-free and don’t produce any harmful ultraviolet radiation. These soft white bulbs with a color temperature of 2700k are suitable for your living room, dining room, or nightstand.
1. They are long-lasting, with an estimated life span of 11000 hours
2. Safe for home use because they are mercury and lead-free
3. The energy-saving bulb that can save you energy bill up to 85%
4. They don’t need warm-up time because you can turn it on/off instantaneously
5. Eco friendly
6. 3-year warranty
1. Cost a bit higher compared to other lighting bulbs in the market
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|Item Model Number||73888|
|Colour||Soft white (2700k)|
Philips Hue White 2700k A19 LED Smart Bulb
This magnificent bulb from the Philips hue brand can be controlled easily by your voice. You only need to connect your Smart Philips hue Bluetooth lighting straight to google assistant or Alexa. It works well with all echo smart speakers and googles net devices. However, you need to purchase them separately. Moreover, integrating hue products into your current ecosystem, especially for previous clients, is possible and easy.
The product is certified for human use; furthermore, they are stress, struggle, and inker free. They are long-lasting with an estimation of up to 25000 hours’ lifetime.
1. 3year warranty
2. Durable with estimation life of 22 years
3. Very simple to get started by basically touching a button on your phone or voice assistant
4. capacity to control your lights away from home
1. To enjoy a full hue experience, you need to purchase Philip hue hub separately.
|Item Model Number||476861|
|Colour||white (dimmable only)|
Vintage LED Edison Bulbs
Vintage light bulbs seem so classy; no wonder trendy restaurants nowadays use them in breathtaking chandeliers to interior design and sconces and hanging pendants. The LED bulb light will bring out your color and home interior back to life with its bright yet beautiful white daylight lighting. They are easy to install and saves you money by cutting down your electricity bill up to 90%.
Vintage bulbs are known as Edison bulbs sometimes, and they usually turn on at full brightness with 700 lumens and 4000k white daylight light. Its lifespan is approximated to be 20,000 hours or more. Interestingly this bulb does not cause flicker nor strobe. The ETL-Listed on these quality LED bulbs allows it to avoid electric shock or fire hazards.
1. Easy to install, plus they are suitable for your children and family since they protect eyesight’s from exhaustion normally caused by the conventional light bulb.
2. An energy-saving bulb that can save up to 90% electricity bill of lighting
3. Great customer service after purchase for 18 months
4. Long-lasting bulb with 20000 hours’ lifetime.
5. High color rendering index that brings out natural colors perfectly.
1. Not dimmable
|Colour||Daylight white (4000k)|
LE RGB Color Changing Light Bulb
Choose your favorite color lighting with these RGBW color-changing light bulbs to create a desirable atmosphere. You can also turn it on to general illumination with soft white light. Plus, one can easily turn the light on/off in your comfort zone, change color, dim/bright your bulb using a remote control. You have four lighting modes at your disposal to choose from, i.e., flash/strobe/fade or smooth.
When you turn off the light, these kinds of bulbs have a memory function that helps them remember the last settings of your bulbs when turning them back on. LE lights are multipurpose and ideal for indoor or outdoor lighting decorations for clubs, casinos, parties, weddings, café, etc.
1. Very easy to install and use
2. The 4pack will give you the value of your money.
3. Wide range of applications from both indoor and outdoor decorations lightings.
4. Convenient remote control that offers you chances to change your bulb colors and lighting mode.
1. Slightly expensive than other models
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Philip LED Frosted A19 Soft White Light
The Philips LED soft white light bulb with 8.5 watts, equivalent to 60watts in an incandescent bulb, comes in two different styles. The soft light gives off warmer and more cozy energy, which is good for a relaxed mood, especially for our bedroom lamps, reading lamps, living room, and cabinet or task lighting.
They are long-lasting and are expected to last you up to ten years, thus saving you the replacement cost and electricity lighting bill. These bulbs are eco-friendly as well as comfortable lighting designed to meet our eye comfort requirement. Please note they are not compatible with Philips Hue developed by the same brand even though they can fit perfectly in the E26 medium screw base.
1. Durable bulbs with an expected lifetime of 10 years
2. Energy-saving LED bulbs
3. Eco-friendly and comfortable lighting bulbs that meet eye comfort requirements
4. High CRL at 2700k for a crisp and bright color
5. 3year warranty
- Non- dimmable
2. Not compatible with Philips Hue product fixtures
|Item Model Number||461129|
TCP 9W LED Light Bulb
A great lighting bulb manufactured by a most influential company in LED innovation, i.e., TCP lighting. With it, you can save up to a maximum of 80% on your electricity lighting bill. They are regular A19 shaped bulb that has a medium E26 screw base. These bulbs are easy to install and can last up to 20 years when used correctly.
They are also versatile and can be used for different lighting purposes, for example, in the living room, bedrooms, floor lamps, tables, hallways, or ceiling fixtures. These soft white (2700k) bulbs can light up your room brightly.
1. 3-year warranty
2. Quick and easy to install
3. LED energy-efficient light bulb
4. Long-lasting bulb with an expected lifetime of twenty years
1. Slightly expensive
|Item Model Number||LA1027KND6|
Are LED Lighting Safe?
Yes, they are much safer since they do not contain mercury, like compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Moreover, they give out little heat, which makes them safe to handle over a long period in use. The absence of fragile parts like glass and glass enclosures reduces the breakage chances, and you don’t have to worry about broken glasses.
Why Are LED Lights Considered Eco-Friendly?
They are considered eco-friendly because LED lights are not harmful to our environment. The use of LED lights rather than CFL bulbs cuts harmful carbon emissions being released into the air as its LED lights use less energy, energy which power plants generate by burning oil and fossil fuels. So, the less energy needed by power plants generated by the burning of fuels, the less carbon level emissions being released into the environment.
Unlike incandescent bulbs that consume more energy but have minimal light luminance, LED lights don’t waste energy. Meaning excess energy is converted to heat then released into the environment. On top of that, LED lights don’t contain harmful metals such as mercury and lead. These elements are considered the most toxic heavy metal worldwide.
Unfortunately, CFLs, halogen, incandescent lighting has these heavy metals. When disposing of these bulbs, the mercury and lead content can spill and mix to our water source or, better yet, as a vapor into the air we breathe. And since it’s our responsibility to preserve our environment for our future generation, we should adopt the LED lighting as soon as we can. These kinds of bulbs don’t have any harmful metals at all.
Will LEDs Lighting Operates In Cold Temperature Or Outdoor?
In contrast to CFLs lighting, LED are suitable for use under cold and low temperatures settings. They are also very durable because the sturdy component is used that can withstand tough conditions. Additionally, LED lightings are resistant to shock, external impacts, and vibration, thus making a perfect choice for many outdoor and cold temperature lighting systems.
How Long Do LEDs Last?
The major beneficial factor in LED bulbs is their magnificent lifespan expectation brought by their efficient thermal management. The LED bulb can remove heat via a heat sink to expand their life expectancy by ensuring the depreciation of lumens is slowed down.
Good thermal management and well-built LED lighting can last you up to 50,000 hours. Be very careful with the retailers that exaggerate the life expectancy of their products. Yes, LED bulbs have a longer lifespan, but they are not forever, and depending on how you use and handle them will also determine their lifetime.
How Quickly Do LED Take To Get Its Maximum Brightness
Unlike the CFLs bulb, LED lighting takes milli-seconds to output its maximum brightness. While it takes up to fifteen minutes to get brighter, slowly and evenly produce a dull and dim light. Also, when you turn your light on and off, it’s instant, unlike their counterparts. This explains why car lights, traffic lights use LED lighting as their reaction time is much faster.
Using LED bulbs is a great alternative to buying other bulb types because it’s more energy-efficient. Ensure you purchase the right LED bulb that will fit perfectly in the fixtures where it’s supposed to be. First, you need to decide the base configuration, size, shape that will fit and determine the color and how many lumens suit best. Afterward, go for a good LED bulb deal that there is in the market.
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King’s Lynn Heritage Day 2022
September 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join in England’s annual celebration of local history and architecture. This is your chance to have a wonderful FREE day out exploring King’s Lynn’s historic buildings. The King’s Lynn Civic Society working with the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, the Red Badge Town Guides, businesses, residents and friends groups have arranged a great programme so you can visit houses, offices, gardens, churches, chapels, towers and tunnels not normally open to the public. Look out for special events, colourful re-enactors, children’s activities, music, dancing, miniature trains, boats, classic cars and exhibitions. Heritage Open Day is England’s most popular grassroots cultural event. | <urn:uuid:50c9ec7b-e335-4b1d-911e-6c3e51ab51e2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://kl1radio.co.uk/fromtheguide/kings-lynn-heritage-day-2022/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.863243 | 171 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Can fizzy drinks make you eat more?
Sugary fizzy drinks are notoriously unhealthy, as these commonly contain about eight teaspoons of sugar per can. But how much healthier are sugar-free alternatives, such as diet colas or even sparkling water?
Recent reports have suggested the sugar in fizzy drinks may not be the only factor leading to weight gain, but that the fizz itself may contribute.
Researchers at Birzeit University in Palestine found that, in laboratory tests, rats given carbonated drinks ate more food than rats given non-fizzy equivalents.
Trust Me, I’m a Doctor wanted to explore this further by doing our own experiment with human volunteers.
We teamed up with Dr. James Brown from Aston University in Birmingham to run our experiment. We recruited 20 volunteers to test whether fizzy drinks would make them feel hungrier than flat drinks, and eat more as a result.
To ensure a level playing field at the start of each day, all our participants were asked to fast for 10 hours and were then each given a cheese sandwich with exactly the same calories.
An hour later, each volunteer was given one of several different soft drinks, allocated at random:
• a fizzy sugar drink
• a flattened sugar drink
• a fizzy diet drink
• fizzy water
• flat water
To measure their hunger, we used three methods:
• Ten minutes after their drink, we measured the level of the hormone ghrelin in the participants’ blood. This hormone is secreted by the stomach when it’s empty to tell the brain we’re hungry. The Birzeit research group found that consuming fizzy drinks led to higher levels of it.
• Later in the day, our participants reported their perceived levels of hunger using a questionnaire.
• They also kept a food diary so that we could calculate how many calories they’d actually eaten.
Our volunteers repeated this for each of the different drinks on successive days. To minimize any influence the volunteers’ expectations might have on the experimental outcomes, they were not told what the experiment was designed to test.
The combined results for the carbonated drinks showed approximately 50% higher ghrelin levels than the combined results for the non-carbonated drinks.
This increase in the production of ghrelin was not only seen after drinking sugary fizzy drinks, as there was also a slight increase in ghrelin levels after drinking carbonated water.
Fig 1: levels of hormone ghrelin in the blood after drinking carbonated Vs non-carbonated drinks (combined results)
For the food diary results, which recorded how much food was actually consumed following each drink, on average the participants ate around 120 calories more after drinking carbonated drinks, compared to the non-carbonated drinks. This was a statistically significant increase in food consumption.
Figure 2: food consumed after drinking carbonated Vs non-carbonated drinks (combined results)
Our result showed that drinking fizzy drinks led to an increase of the levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin and made our volunteers eat significantly more food.
Two possible explanations for this surprising result are:
1) The carbon dioxide from the carbonated drink is released in the stomach, where chemical receptors which detect carbon dioxide cause the cells at the top of the stomach to release ghrelin, leading to a feeling of hunger.
2) A mechanical process whereby the stomach bloats and stretches a little from the extra gas, and this stimulates cells to release ghrelin.
Whatever the mechanism, it is important not to switch from fizzy non-sugary drinks to flat sugary drinks, as the additional calories of the sugary versions will outweigh the effects of the carbonation. Based on these results, the best option (though perhaps not the most exciting) is to drink flat water. | <urn:uuid:36059d24-5d85-426a-8eeb-2c6d69237a68> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/29tx4RFjTKZnBsPv9R4W3DV/can-fizzy-drinks-make-you-eat-more | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.946032 | 804 | 2.796875 | 3 |
Effect of Distance between Two Optical Single Mode Fibers on Minimum Splice Losses by Using Arc Fusion Splicer
Engineering and Technology Journal,
2014, Volume 32, Issue 8, Pages 1982-1991
AbstractOld Researches were worked to find the splice losses between two single mode fibers (SMF-28/SMF-28) by using different arc fusion splicer without taking the effect of distance between them. We have conducted numerous experiments on this fiber where the fiber is cut and weld many times in order to find the fusion splice loss when the arc fusion power is fixed at (20 step) for different fusion times ( 1s , 3s , 6s , 9s ), the fusion time and fusion power were used with changing of the distance to (10um,20um,30um). another splice losses were achieved by using another arc fusion power ( 30 step,40 step,50 step ) by using the same arc fusion time and the distance between fibers as shown in fig's below , the minimum splice losses have been extracted from the different figures as below , these minimum splice losses compared with different arc fusion power and distance by using three-dimensional program ,Obviously when the distance between two fibers is increased(25-30)um, the minimum splice loss is decreased and vice versa when the distance is (10)um.
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First lunar orbiter launched
The country’s first lunar orbiter has launched on a year-long mission to observe the moon, Seoul said yesterday. Danuri — a portmanteau of the Korean words for “noon” and “enjoy” — was launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida by SpaceX. It aims to reach the moon by the middle of December. “South Korea’s first lunar orbiter ‘Danuri’ left for space at 8:08am on August 5, 2022,” the Ministry of Science and ICT wrote on Twitter, sharing a video of the rocket blasting off. Danuri “successfully entered orbit toward the moon,” Vice Minister of Science and ICT Oh Tae-seok told reporters, adding that researchers were communicating with Danuri through NASA’s deep-space antenna in Canberra. Danuri is equipped with six instruments to conduct research, including investigating the lunar surface to identify potential landing sites.
All ‘fever cases’ recovered
Pyongyang yesterday reported zero “fever cases” for a seventh straight day, state media said, adding that everyone who had fallen sick since the country confirmed its first COVID-19 cases had recovered. After maintaining a rigid COVID-19 blockade since the start of the pandemic, Pyongyang in May said it detected an outbreak of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 and activated a “maximum emergency epidemic prevention system,” with leader Kim Jong-un putting himself front and center of the government’s response. Authorities refer to “fever patients” rather than “COVID-19 patients” in case reports, apparently due to a lack of testing capacity. Yesterday, state media said “the overall anti-epidemic situation of the DPRK [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea] has entered a definite phase of stability.”
Face scans mandated
Migrants who have been convicted of a criminal offense would be required to scan their faces up to five times a day using smartwatches with facial recognition technology under plans from the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice. In May, the government awarded a contract to technology firm Buddi Limited to deliver “non-fitted devices” to monitor “specific cohorts” as part of the Home Office Satellite Tracking Service. The scheme is due to be introduced from the autumn across the kingdom. Locations would be tracked “24/7, allowing trail monitoring data to be recorded,” the Home Office said. Campaigners say 24-hour surveillance of asylum seekers breaches human rights. “Facial recognition is known to be an imperfect and dangerous technology that tends to discriminate against people of color and marginalized communities. These innovations in policing and surveillance are often driven by private companies who profit from governments’ race toward total surveillance and control of populations,” said Lucie Audibert, a lawyer for Privacy International.
Four struck near White House
Four people have been critically injured after a lightning strike outside the White House in Washington, fire officials said late on Thursday. The four victims — two men and two women — were injured in Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House complex, they said. Secret Service and Park Police officers witnessed the lightning strike and ran over to render first aid, they said. Emergency medical crews were called to the scene just before 7pm and transported the victims to hospital with “critical, life-threatening injures,” Washington Fire Department spokesman Vito Maggiolo said.
RE-EDUCATION: The ambassador to Australia told reporters that he understood there ‘might be a process for the people in Taiwan to have a correct understanding of China’ China’s ambassador to Australia yesterday said that Beijing is prepared to use “all necessary means” to prevent Taiwan from being independent, saying there can be “no compromise” on its “one China” principle. Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian (肖千) repeatedly told the National Press Club in Canberra that the US was to blame for the recent escalation in tensions, adding that China’s decision to launch ballistic missiles in live-fire exercises in response to US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan was “legitimate and justified.” Xiao said that after a “good start” with the new government of Australian Prime Minister
PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS: Seoul voiced ‘strong regret’ as Kim’s sister threatened to eradicate South Korean authorities for sending the virus across the border North Korean leader Kim Jong-un suffered from a “high fever” during a recent COVID-19 outbreak, his sister Kim Yo-jong said yesterday, as she vowed to “eradicate” South Korean authorities if they continued to tolerate propaganda leaflets the regime blames for spreading the virus. Kim Yo-jong blamed “South Korean puppets” for sending “dirty objects” across the border in leaflets carried by balloons, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. The revelation of her brother’s illness marked an unusual admission for a regime that rarely comments on the leader’s health — and then only to show that he shares the struggles of
Screams from soldiers being tortured, overflowing cells, inhuman conditions, a regime of intimidation and murder. Inedible gruel, no communication with the outside world and days marked off with a home-made calendar written on a box of tea. This is what conditions are like inside Olenivka, a notorious detention center where dozens of Ukrainian soldiers burned to death late last month, said a former prisoner of the camp outside Donetsk in the Russian-occupied east of Ukraine. Anna Vorosheva — a 45-year-old Ukrainian entrepreneur — gave a harrowing account to the Observer of her time inside the jail. She spent 100 days in Olenivka
A landmark sexual harassment case in China yesterday returned to court after an earlier ruling dealt a blow to the country’s fledgling #MeToo movement. Zhou Xiaoxuan (周曉璇) stepped forward in 2018 to accuse state TV host Zhu Jun (朱軍) of forcibly kissing and groping her during her 2014 internship at the broadcaster. While the case of Zhou, now 29, inspired many others to share their experiences of sexual assault publicly and sparked a social media storm, a court ruled last year there was insufficient evidence to back her allegation. Zhou appealed, and returned to court for another hearing yesterday in Beijing. “I still feel | <urn:uuid:2a4f6a23-bc25-4fc2-9faa-2c9d7f0590a3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2022/08/06/2003783081 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.950326 | 1,394 | 2.46875 | 2 |
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Assessing payment for environmental services models for progress towards sustainably produced cocoa
With sustainability becoming a key part of how chocolatiers market their products globally, major companies and state actors are increasingly committing to eliminating deforestation from cocoa supply chains. In tropical forest countries, small-scale producers contribute a large share of the cocoa traded globally.
Smallholder farmers – central to the transition towards sustainable production – struggle however to invest in sustainable practices when they live below the poverty line and have limited access to finance. For this reason, some large companies that have committed to eliminate deforestation from their cocoa supply chains are encouraging smallholders and communities to implement sustainable practices in exchange for technical and financial support.
The Facility has deep experience with designing and testing payment for environmental services (PES) approaches for smallholder sustainable cocoa production and forest restoration. In 2020 we used this experience to do a stocktake of PES experiences in Côte d’Ivoire, conducted in cooperation with Ivorian Forest and Environment ministries.
Our assessment confirmed that incentive mechanisms are important for covering the initial investment costs of shifting to sustainable production. For change to happen at scale, it is essential to ensure that these initiatives not only support the initial costs of agroforestry and replantation, but also provide solid income diversification opportunities.
Nonetheless, our conclusion is that PES approaches should be viewed as a means and not an end. In some cases, similar results can be achieved without financial incentives through actions such as legal reform, higher or less volatile commodity prices, or developing timber or non-timber forest product value chains.
To strengthen analysis of the economic viability of cocoa agroforestry systems, the ‘1 for 20 Partnership’ – which aims to scale up financing for sustainable agricultural production in Côte d’Ivoire – collected additional data. These insights were shared with cocoa and forest stakeholders. In addition, we worked closely with Cargill, a major cocoa trader, and the PUR Projet, a French social enterprise, to assess revenue impact of agroforestry on smallholders. | <urn:uuid:61e2ef74-f05f-4c8e-941c-5563c491294e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://euredd.efi.int/eu-redd-facility-highlights-2020/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.937614 | 428 | 2.171875 | 2 |
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Ditching the land lord and taking the leap into the realm of home ownership? While it can be frightening, consumers who have the resources to buy a home shouldn't shy away from this type of financial decision. But you must be prepared and you much have the money to do so, or you may incur years of unavoidable debt. With the help of your Real Estate Associate and some research, buying a home for the first time will be less daunting and complicated. The best thing you should do is to not rush into a decision and to prepare well ahead of time.
Here are some tips, guidelines and advice for those who are thinking of buying a home:
Knowing that you’re ready: Before you even look at homes online or in the newspaper, make sure that you have the ability to buy a home. Check your finances, your credit score and budget accordingly. Ask your real estate professional or your representative at your bank to check over you financial situation to determine whether or not you’re ready. If you aren't or if you feel like you aren't, start saving what you can. Even if you choose to buy a home, you’re going to have to cut your spending considerably.
Know how much you’re going to spend before you look: After you have found out that you’re ready to buy a home, it’s time to budget yourself. Determine how much you’re willing to spend to purchase a new home, as well as for down-payments – something that usually gets left until the last minute.
Finding the right real estate representative: If you haven’t already, you should acquire the assistance of a real estate professional. As a first-time buyer, you should never go solo when buying a home. A real estate professional can give you advice on what home is best for you, as well help you search for the most fitting home for your needs.
Knowing what you need: Once you acquire the assistance of a Real Estate Associate, start looking for a home that suits your needs. If you’re thinking for the future, take that into account when deciding which home is best for you. But don’t be over the top—be realistic when searching for that first home.
Getting a home appraised and inspected: To receive a quality mortgage, homeowners will need to hire an appraiser. An appraiser values your home based on the surrounding market and the condition of the home. Finding a reputable appraiser is crucial because an overvaluation can be detrimental to your economic health. An inspector is someone who comes in to check out the physical condition of your home. Hiring an inspector will let you know if you have to spend extra money on renovations or construction. Do this before you close on the deal – you don’t want to spend considerable money after you've bought the home.
Understanding your options for mortgages: Do a bunch of research before you choose a mortgage. Go to various lenders and understand their rates and policies. You could also ask your real estate agent for some help or hire a mortgage broker. There are different options, so find the one that suits you.
Getting a Lawyer/Notary: Before you make a deal, have a lawyer or a notary read over the financial documents. This is to ensure that you’re not getting into a deal that looks shaky or fraudulent. The lawyer or notary has to be a real estate specialist.
Don’t forget about those closing costs: After purchasing a home, you may be faced with “extra charges”. Understand the various fees that you’ll have to pay before the close of the sale so you could save accordingly. These fees can include legal costs, land transfer taxes, disbursements and many others.
Buying a home should be an exciting period for you, and while it seems complicated and difficult at first, prevailing through the challenges isn't as hard as you think. With the help of a real estate professional on your side, you’ll get a favourable deal. So if you decide that buying is the right decision for you, just do your research and you’ll be good to go.
Thank you for visiting my website! I have taken the time to provide you with as many resources and tools as possible in one spot so to try and help make the home buying experience as easy as possible.
Buyers: Check out my new Microsoft Bing Mapping tool to look around town and see the community you might like to live in. Then use the ‘points of interest’ buttons to search for nearby schools, parks or even the closest coffee shop!
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Facts about Vitamin E
by Steven Litvak
• There are at least eight different naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Do NOT trust any article that treats Vitamin E as a single substance.
• Medical authorities often wrongly refer to d-gamma-tocopherol as being the natural form of Vitamin E; as justification for NOT taking supplements of Vitamin E….
• D-alpha-tocopherol is considered to have the highest biological activity, of all the different forms of Vitamin E, because it is continually being recycled by the liver.
• Take the mixed form, or better, of Vitamin E twice a day……
Vitamin E is defined by chemists as eight naturally occurring forms which can be found in food: four tocopherols (d-alpha-tocopherol, d-beta-tocopherol, d-gamma-tocopherol, and d-delta-tocopherol) and four tocotrienols (d-alpha-tocotrienol, d-beta-tocotrienol, d-gamma-tocotrienol, d-delta-tocotrienol).
Normal blood plasma consists of 83% d-alpha-tocopherol and 13% d-gamma-tocopherol4 forms of Vitamin E. Long term supplementation with just an d-alpha-tocopherol Vitamin E supplement results in blood plasma levels of d-gamma-tocopherols being lowered by 30-50%.5,6 This negative is offset by an increase in alphas Vitamin E by 200-400%.6
There are many benefits of Vitamin E. The d-alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E protects against lipid peroxidation and polyunsaturated fat.11 D-gamma-tocopherol protects against nitrogen free radicals.8 Tocotrienols can help to unblock arteries.10
The dietary intake of the d-gamma-tocopherol form of Vitamin E by North Americans is generally higher than that of d-alpha-tocopherol. Thus, some medical authorities incorrectly refer to d-gamma-tocopherol as being the natural form of Vitamin E. Nevertheless, total Vitamin E daily intake from diet alone rarely goes higher than 30 IU’s a day.11 While the d-alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E is considered to have the highest biological activity9,11 (i.e., d-alpha-tocopherol is continually being recycled by the liver9,11) and comprises the highest molar concentration of lipid soluble antioxidants in man; d-gamma-tocopherol, at least in vitro, is the stronger antioxidant.8
In rats approximately 50% of the d-alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E is bound to high density lipoproteins (HDL).9 There is also a preferential enrichment of very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) with the d-alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E.3 After intestinal absorption and transport with chylomicrons, d-alpha-tocopherol is mostly transferred to the parenchymal cells of the liver, with a transfer protein that is specific for d-alpha-tocopherol, where most of the fat-soluble Vitamin E is stored.9
Chylomicrons are a class of lipoproteins that transport exogenous (dietary) cholesterol and triglycerides from the small intestine to tissues after meals. Synthesized in the intestinal mucosa and carried via the intestinal lacteals and lymphatic system to the blood stream, they are then degraded to chylomicron remnants in the capillaries of muscle and adipose tissue through cleavage of most of their triglycerides by endothelial lipoprotein lipase. These remnants are rapidly cleared by the liver by receptor-mediated endocytosis.
Taking supplements that contain equal amounts of both the d-alpha-tocopherol and the d-gamma-tocopherol forms of Vitamin E results in equal increases of both tocopherols in the blood plasma.3 This is because there is no discrimination between the tocopherols during absorption and secretion in the chylomicrons where Vitamin E is absorbed in the Small Intestine.1,3 However, in fasting humans, the plasma tocotrienol concentration is NOT significantly increased after tocotrienol supplementation.2 Thus, the transport, tissue concentration, and relative biologic functions of the tocopherols and the tocotrienols are disparate and possibly unrelated.2
The d-alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E is detectable in blood after three hours, the concentration increases up to the tenth hour then starts declining to a plateau till the 24th hour, afterwards it decreases.1,7 Plasma d-gamma-tocopherol concentrations are significantly increased among the 6th and 12th hours, levels then start to decline rapidly, and at the 24th hour plasma levels of d-gamma-tocopherol is approaching zero.1,7
The tocopherols are handled differently by the liver. In the rat about 90% of total body mass of the d-alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E is recovered (i.e., recycled) in the liver, skeletal muscle and adipose tissue.9 The liver, however, secretes all the d-gamma-tocopherol into the bile.1 D-gamma-tocopherol is then eliminated from the body. Thus, the liver rather than the intestine is where the body discriminates between d-alpha-tocopherol and d-gamma-tocopherol.1 The d-alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E is reused, but d-gamma-tocopherol is NOT. D-gamma-tocopherol behaves in many respects like a water soluble vitamin. Thus, taking several small dosages throughout the day of d-gamma-tocopherol should be better than taking a single huge dose.
So, what is a person to do? Since both the d-gamma-tocopherol and the d-alpha-tocopherol forms of Vitamin E are important, you should maintain high plasma levels of both by taking supplements of both.
In conclusion: the cost-effective approach is:
1) The biggest bang for the buck comes from using ONLY the standard Mixed formula that contains 80% of the d-alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E . This assures that a supply of d-gamma-tocopherol is supplied along with d-alpha-tocopherol that approximates the ratios of both found in normal human blood.4
2) A better choice would be to alternate the Mixed form of Vitamin E with a Specialty Vitamin E product that contains more d-gamma-tocopherol than d-alpha-tocopherol. This type is hard to find, but a few of them are out there. These product names usually include the word gamma.
3) The best for your health, and most costly approach, would be to take just the specialty d-gamma-tocopherol product.
Supplementing with tocotrienols is for individuals with money to burn.
We recommend the following:
E TOCO 400: (PL) 1 or 2 soft gels daily.
Super E Plus (MON) 1 or 2 soft gels daily.
1. Traber MG; Kayden HJ. Preferential incorporation of alpha-tocopherol vs gamma-tocopherol in human lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr, 1989 Mar, 49:3, 517-26.
2. Hayes KC; Pronczuk A; Liang JS. Differences in the plasma transport and tissue concentrations of tocopherols and tocotrienols: observations in humans and hamsters. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med, 1993 Mar, 202:3, 353-9.
3. Traber MG; Burton GW; Hughes L. Discrimination between forms of vitamin E by humans with and without genetic abnormalities of lipoprotein metabolism. J Lipid Res, 1992 Aug, 33:8, 1171-82.
4. Chow CK. Distribution of tocopherols in human plasma and red blood cells. Am J Clin Nutr, 1975 Jul, 28:7, 756-60.
5. Baker H; Handelman GJ; Short S. Comparison of plasma alpha and gamma tocopherol levels following chronic oral administration of either all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate or RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acetate in normal adult male subjects. Am J Clin Nutr, 1986 Mar, 43:3, 382-7.
6. Handelman GJ; Machlin LJ; Fitch K. Oral alpha-tocopherol supplements decrease plasma gamma-tocopherol levels in humans. J Nutr, 1985 Jun, 115:6, 807-13
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This program is for individuals intent on changing the world who want a legal foundation from which to operate. Kevin was a student fellow while a JD-Candidate at Stanford Law School. His design and research focus is on reimagining the Internet as a portal for legal help and information for strange shoppers. Prior to law college, Kevin served for 3 years within the Obama Administration as a political appointee at the White House and the U.S. Department of Commerce, focusing on policy communications and media relations. Before joining the Administration, he labored as a media strategist in Malaysia and a political marketing campaign staffer and fundraiser in New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Massachusetts.
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As a legal system, Roman law has affected the development of law worldwide. It additionally varieties the basis for the law codes of most countries of continental Europe and has played an essential role in the creation of the thought of a standard European culture (Stein, Roman Law in European History, 2, 104–107). In the 18th century, Adam Smith presented a philosophical basis for explaining the connection between law and economics.
Do law students specialize?
Short answer: yes. Granted, if you choose to specialize in law school, your academic and extracurricular experience will be a little more focused on that specialty. But law school is designed to give you the foundational knowledge and experience you need to succeed in the legal field, wherever it may take you.
Second, the frequent law evolves by way of a collection of gradual steps, that progressively works out all the details, in order that over a decade or more, the law can change substantially however with no sharp break, thereby lowering disruptive effects. In distinction to widespread law incrementalism, the legislative course of is very difficult to get began, as legislatures are inclined to delay action until a scenario is insupportable.
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Because we focus on one kind of shopper – HOAs – we now have the abilities and expertise to characterize your HOA in reaching environment friendly and optimistic outcomes to all of your legal challenges. The Center for Experiential Learning supplies college students with comfortable individual workspace, convention rooms, entry to permitted pleadings, and the latest expertise. Satellite office house additionally exists in several local people Law & Legal areas. Clinical faculty supply close supervision as skilled attorneys to students working in the area as apprentices. Housed inside our Center for Experiential Learning, LAB provides cases and shoppers for college kids in theCivil Litigation,Community Enterprise,Entrepreneurship & Innovation,Housing,Juvenile Rights,Immigration,Ninth Circuit, andCivil Rights Clinicpractice areas. Join leaders in LGBTI rights for a dialogue on using knowledge and research in their work.
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One source of potential confusion at this level is that we now have already referred to US civil law in contrast to legal law. Other legal and political methods are very different from the US system, which came from English widespread-law traditions and the framers of the US Constitution. Our legal and political traditions are totally different both in what kinds of laws we make and honor and in how disputes are resolved in court. Give one example of the place widespread law was overridden by the passage of a federal statute. Constitutions, statutes, rules, treaties, and court docket selections can provide a legal basis within the positive law.
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At 2160 km south of Cape Town, the Prince Edward Islands are the southernmost part of South Africa. The Prince Edward Islands consist of Marion Island and Prince Edward Island (46°36’S, 37°57’E). Prince Edward Island, 19 km to the north-east of Marion, has an area of about 45 km2 and its highest peak is 672 m above sea level. The islands lie more-or-less 2,180 km south-east of Cape Town and 1,770 km south south-east of Port Elizabeth.
Discovered in 1663 by Barent Barentzoon Lam of the Dutch East India Company, it wasn’t until 100 years later that the Islands were revisited, this time by a French naval officer named M. M. Marion du Fresne. Eventually, Captain Cook named them the Prince Edward Islands in 1776, after the fourth son of the British King at the time.
Prince Edward has never been permanently occupied by humans and has no permanent infrastructure. Because it has largely escaped human attention, Prince Edward has relatively few introduced species. Prince Edward can also boast about its 7,000 pairs of Indian Yellow-nosed Albatrosses, a species which doesn’t breed at Marion.
Because of its exceptional conservation value, visits to Prince Edward Island are extremely strictly controlled. According to the new management plan, the island may only be visited once every fourth year, by up to 10 people, for a maximum of eight days.. Read more in the Prince Edward Islands Conservation Handbook by Steven Chown, John Cooper and Marienne de Villers. PDF available on the ALSA repository.
The Prince Edward Islands Management Plan attempts to ensure that the necessary protection is afforded to the Islands’ fragile ecosystems, within the context of both national and international legal obligations, whi!c facilitating the scientific research necessary: to underpin its effective implementation. The Plan constitutes a milestone in that it is attached to the first proclamation of a Special Nature Reserve under the Environment Conservation Act (Act No 73 of !989). Also see the An Introductory guide to the Marion and Prince Edward Island Special Nature Reserves; 50 years after annexation, by C Hänel, S Chown and J Cooper.
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Facebook’s new Timeline layout will soon be every user’s default, and it will be like all other layout updates – a big pain.
It will be annoying, confusing and frustrating. Facebook pages will be made to protest it which will like all the protest pages before it, be useless.
The new layout presents issues that have Facebook users worried and techie bloggers in an uproar.
A new series of security issues have come up since the Timeline layout was first presented by Facebook in late 2011.
Butler University students need to learn from these security issues and take into account the dangers of carelessly posting information online.
Facebook has sent some users warnings to “clean up” their profile within seven days before the Timeline layout goes into effect.
In other words Facebook is saying to take down that picture somebody took of you shotgunning a beer last weekend, or that nasty post you made the other day. Employers can and will find these things and, when they do, best of luck finding a job.
The Timeline layout is designed with pictures as the main focus, blown up on users’ walls, and the ability to look at your entire Facebook history just a click away.
Now, Facebook users have to worry not just about the pictures and posts that have been put up recently but items that were put online years ago.
Jordan Murphy, a freshman computer engineering and computer science major and IT Helpdesk technician, does not use Facebook because of the security risks.
“Facebook takes so much of your information.,” Murphy said, “People put their lives on Facebook, and they have that information, and people can find it. I’ve also heard of companies hiring other companies to look into potential employees’ Facebook accounts and other online information. They can get a hold of nearly anything that is put online.”
Regardless of what Facebook has or has yet to do with user information, Butler students would be wise to double-and triple-check their privacy settings on sites like Facebook and Twitter. Students should be careful of what they post and what pictures are on their accounts.
The whole Facebook phenomenon and the numerous incidents that have happened as a result should be a lesson for everyone that uses the Internet. Do not post anything that a grandparent should not see, and always act like an employer is watching when online.
Nobody wants to be the person who loses their job or gets kicked out of school because of something they posted on Facebook.
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Such questions are asked by a person, for the first time thinking about whether to borrow or not. Interest can be understood because all loans impose obligations, and not everyone knows what a personal loan is. Therefore, it is quite expected that the borrower has questions when he draws it up — what is it, and in what cases is it profitable to issue it?
Meanwhile, banks themselves are in no hurry to lend their money to everyone in a row and put forward rather stringent requirements for a potential borrower, thereby trying to minimize their risks. Despite tempting advertisements by banks that talk about the availability of online payday loans instant approval for everyone, many applicants hear denials of lending, and there are more than enough reasons for this. | <urn:uuid:b2ca8126-250c-4995-a10a-f314858c7bdb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mvshelp.com/2021/04/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.97012 | 145 | 1.859375 | 2 |
The Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities (HKBCF), located on a new artificial island next to the Hong Kong International Airport, serves to process cars, coaches and goods vehicles travelling between Hong Kong and Zhuhai/Macau via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
Upon the three governments of Guangdong Province, Macau and Hong Kong agreeing to adopt the concept of ‘separate locations of BCF mode’ in 2006, Arup undertook a study to identify the possible site options and recommend the best option for the BCF within the Hong Kong territory.
An artificial island at the north-eastern waters of the Airport Island has been created for the HKBCF, which has major benefits in terms of convenience to the travelers and connectivity to nearby highways and airport. The location can also avoid the principal fairway of Urmston Road and Tung Chung Navigation Channel and reduce environmental impact by integrating the reclamation of southern landfall of the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Tunnel.
Arup was also commissioned for the detailed design of the reclamation of the HKBCF. Apart from traditional treatment of in-situ marine mud using band drain with surcharge in the main body of reclamation, we formulated an innovative fully non-dredged reclamation scheme involving maximum 32m diameter steel circular cofferdam comprising thin steel sheet piles with ground treatment, in the form of stone columns, for the seawalls to form 150ha artificial island with all the in-situ marine sediment left in place.
Negating the removal of soft subsea sediment, reducing the construction vessel traffic density as well as seeking a suitable marine dump site for the excavated sediment has resulted in a holistic sustainable solution. The works also reduce the impact on the marine habitat, such as Chinese white dolphins, which can be seen in the nearby waters. Arup also proposed an unconventional finished sloping seawall profile to minimise the wave impact to the island.
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Simultaneously, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest night of the year on their Winter Solstice while the Southern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year on their Summer Solstice. And six months later, around June 21st every year, each experiences the opposite Solstice.
Both the dark and the light are healthy parts of the whole. The light is a time of growth and expansion. And the dark as a time of retaining only what is essential and needed.
As far as technology is concerned, we were all metaphorically in our Winter Solstice before the Industrial Revolution, living only with what is needed. Taking the metaphor farther, modern humans from industrialized nations are experiencing the Summer Solstice. But is there an end to growth in sight? Can we turn this dogmatic growth-imperative around?
Mathematically, we cannot all live as those from Industrialized nations do, at least not at the level of waste currently expressed. Not with 7.6 billion of us each using more than our share of resources.
So metaphorically speaking, which way should we all break? Towards the dark or towards the light?
The solution is a little bit of both. We need a new way where those with more than enough learn to live with less while those with less are provided enough to have more of the modern conveniences. With the modern development of communication, refrigeration, transportation, and medicine, clearly most humans desire benefit from these advancements.
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How would you describe your team?
Are they productive, focused and efficient? Or do you struggle keep them on track and work together towards the clinic goals.
Regardless of the size of the clinic there are certain standards that need to be established that all the team members need to follow.
1) PLANNING – Productivity begins with planning. Start the day right, each and every day with a morning huddle. This way all are clear of their role and what is expected of them.
Ensure that there is a list of the patients visiting and time allotted to each so the receptionist and dentist can sail through the day without unpleasant surprises.
2) ORGANIZATION – Training your dental assistants to take the right steps to ensure that everything is prepared prior to starting a procedure by sterilizing the equipment, setting the trays so that they can be relaxed and reassuring at the time of the appointment.
3) MANAGING THEIR TIME – Scheduling their back end work in windows between appointments. Assistants must optimize their time well in coordination with the dentist and front office so they are not compromising on important duties like infection control and patient entries. Ever so often we see assistants wanting to run home at the end of their work day there by affecting the maintenance protocols and sterilization of the practice. If these time blocks are slotted like appointments in their work day they will be able to provide a better standard of service.
4) EFFECTIVE REPORTING – in order to ensure that a staff is going to work well and efficiently it’s important that we communicate clearly so that the entire team is well informed and one can address issues if any. Staff must follow checklists to communicate their work quality and efficiency. End of the day reporting with these checklists is a great practice to follow to measure productivity.
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Roche and Stratos Genomics entered into a research collaboration to further development of a method applied to single molecule sequencing of DNA fragments using protein nanopores.
Stratos has pioneered a Sequencing By Expansion™ (SBX) method, which is a single molecule detection process that converts DNA into a larger surrogate molecule called an Xpandomer™. These Xpandomer molecules, 10–100 times longer than the original DNA, pass through a nanopore which has a detector to read out the signal. A polymerase can be used to synthesize the Xpandomers from a DNA template by incorporating customized expandable nucleotides and increasing the surrogate molecule through a rapid chemical reaction, according to the company.
During the collaboration, a research team at Roche will work with Stratos scientists to support the development of efficient, low-cost sample preparation methods for DNA Xpandomers and also improve sequencing performance, by leveraging Roche’s expertise in protein design, polymerase mutagenesis, modified nucleotide chemistries, and rare reagent manufacturing.
“The recent advancements of the SBX method for detection of single molecule reads using protein nanopore detectors further demonstrates the possibility of using single molecule platforms for whole-
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“MADAM THORNEY: SHE TOLD FORTUNES” By: J.A. George AKA; The GYPSY
Acrylic On 16” x 20” Gallery Stretched Canvas
“SHE TOLD FORTUNES, This English Gypsy called Madam Thorney, and she held my right hand tight. I expected her to study my open palm; instead, she searched my face.” – Bart McDowell, National Geographic Senior Editor-
THE STORY OF “MADAM THORNEY: SHE TOLD FORTUNES”
So what inspired “Madam Thorney: She Told Fortunes”? That is a long story…
When I was 15 years old my mother, Shirley Elizabeth Hummel, gave me a hard cover book she had ordered from National Geographic; ‘GYPSIES WANDERERS OF THE WORLD’. “Read this”, she said as she handed it to me, “it should answer most of your questions.” I had grown up knowing we were Gypsy and as I got older I had more and more questions. My mother suffered from mental illness and my endless questions must have been taxing on her. She smiled as she handed me the book, “It will fill in the gaps after you read this.”
I was an avid reader, I still am when I can find the time to do it, so reading this marvelous hard cover edition was no problem for me. I quickly read it cover to cover. My mother was wise in giving the book to me because it answered most of my questions. As I closed the book for the last time the only questions, I was left with were those that concerned my own family.
I found the history and life of my people contained in this volume fascinating and intriguing. The book made me even prouder of my heritage but the thing that captivated me the most was the photographs by Bruce Dale, a National Geographic Photographer. What author Bart McDowell had captured in words Bruce Dale had captured in his photographs. It was the perfect blending of words and images in this one book that started me on my own path of combining my words with the images I create.
As I looked at the marvelous photographs that documented the life of my people in the late 1960’s, I could see my own face within their faces. I told my mother, “Someday I will paint the people in the book.” My mother had always been encouraging of my artistic endeavors. “I know you will”, she said. Life moved on and I was well into adulthood before I did my first painting based on a photo from the book; ‘Romani Messiah: Tattered Canvas’.
LOST AND FOUND
The flood of 1993 robbed me of the cherished book my mother had given me in 1971 and I thought it was gone forever. Until one day in 2001 I received a package in the mail that contained a first edition copy of ‘GYPSIES WANDERERS OF THE WORLD’. Scrawled on the face page was, “To Gypsy, the only real Gypsy I know, (first name illegible) Dempsay. I wish I knew who this person was so I could thank them, but alas, I never found out. I was overjoyed to have the book again and I re-read it. I renewed my commitment to paint my version of the photographs in the book.
When I painted my first version of ‘Romani Messiah: Tattered Canvas’ in 2007 and I was not happy with it. There was a time I would destroy things I created I was not happy with but this painting I gave away to someone that liked it. I tackled ‘Romani Messiah: Tattered Canvas’ again in 2020 and was happier with the result which encouraged me to tackle the next photograph that had inspired me to paint my versions of them; ‘Madam Thorney: She Told Fortunes’.
ART CANNOT BE MEASURED IN TIME
At this point you may be looking at the large gaps in time between my first commitment to paint the photographs that inspired me to the point that I am doing it. Any artist can tell you that distraction is our curse. It is way to easy for us to get distracted with other projects and put other things on the back burner. The other curse for an artist is that when they are dissatisfied with a project, they walk away from it. There are projects an artist will walk away from and never come back to; there are projects that take a while to come back to. So, it is with this project. But with my satisfaction with ‘Romani Messiah: Tattered Canvas’ and now ‘Madam Thorney: She Told Fortunes’ I am encouraged to create more of my versions of the photographs from the book.
The photograph of Madam Thorney and her description intrigued me:
“I studied this fortune-teller with puzzled respect: her arresting, heavy lidded eyes and her strong, gentle features – a face suggesting nose-jewels and saris.”
As I set about to capture Madam Thorney, I took quite a few artistic liberties with my rendition of the photo. Those things in my painting that remain unchanged are her sign, her posture, general features and eyes. Notice that I said, “General Features”. As I looked at the photograph of Madam Thorney by Bruce Dale and Bart McDowell’s description of her, I saw all her ancestors that had made her who she was. As I painted, I did not even try to copy the photograph, that was not my intent. My goal was to capture the spirit of what the photograph had captured, her heritage, her history and her bloodline.
Madam Thorney, in the photo, appears to be in her late sixties or maybe early seventies. The photo was taken at her wagon where she was telling fortunes at Epsom Downs for Derby Days in 1968. I am sure that Madam Thorney left to meet her ancestors an exceptionally long time ago. But here she is, still smiling and reading fortunes within the pages of this book and her essence now captured upon my canvas.
The day that Bart McDowell met Madam Thorney she told him, “You are writing something, a book perhaps. And you are planning a journey. Yes, a very long journey. Where are you going?” Bart McDowell took his journey to trace the history of my people, the Romani people; he wrote our story.
For a one pound note Madam Thorney pulled out a small crystal ball and gave Mr. McDowell this final warning: “Be careful. Beware of things others may write down or tell you. Write only what you find for yourself.” I would like to believe that Madam Thorney would be pleased if she knew that her insights and warning had reached across time to touch me. For I too am taking a journey, a journey to capture in paint upon my canvas the essence of the Gypsies, my people. I will always write only what I find for myself but more that that I will only paint what I see with my heart and soul.
-The GYPSY: January 24, 2021 – Topeka, Kansas-
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Half neon orange emergency radio, half Gordon Gekko brick phone, the Grattacielo (Italian for ‘skyscraper’) Radio Speaker looks like the kind of device modern color block artist Piet Mondrian would own. The original AM/FM version of the Grattacielo was actually designed back in 1965 by architect Marco Zanuso and has now been updated for the 21st Century with DAB/DAB+, Bluetooth connectivity, USB charging, AUX input, and a rechargeable lithium battery for easy transport. The monochromatic LCD screen and telescoping antenna are great throwbacks, and the huge tuning frequency numbers make for easy legibility. Plus, you can easily tip this skyscraper on its side since there are horizontally and vertically arranged numerals. If you’re truly desperate for privacy, you can even hold it up to your ear with the antenna deployed to make it look like you’re on a very important phone call with Strategic Air Command. | <urn:uuid:9d08bf0b-d07f-4d77-8c35-9d091f9a27c5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://coolmaterial.com/tech/grattacielo-radio-speaker-by-brionvega/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.930621 | 204 | 1.578125 | 2 |
Every dog owner has experienced leaving their beloved pets at home whenever they go to work.
And despite their four-legged pal’s whimpers and pouts, these canine lovers must face the reality that they just can’t bring their dogs to the office.
Luckily for citizens of Scotland, there’s a special workday that allows them to bring their pets to the office and it’s called Bring Your Dog to Work Day!
On June 21, businesses throughout the city of Glasgow will allow employees to bring their tail-wagging BFFs with them to work.
Not only will these employees benefit from an extra set of paws in the workplace, but they will also get the chance to assist animal welfare organizations through donations.
By simply uploading a dog selfie and donating a small amount to bringyourdogtoworkday.co.uk, participants help out All Dogs Matter — an organization dedicated to re-housing neglected canines. A portion of the proceeds will also be given to Animals Asia — a company dedicated to protecting the lives of cats and dogs in China and Vietnam.
Bring Your Dog to Work organizers further add that having a pet in the workplace can improve the overall environment and efficiency at the office. An organizer explains to the Evening Times: “Increased job satisfaction, team cooperation and morale have all been reported in employees that spend the workday with their pets.”
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But Gary Campbell, president of the Official Loch Ness Monster Fan Club, said: "The Americans always like to go bigger and better but this is one fish that they won't be able to hook.
What does LNM stand for?
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Claims of "evidence" of the Loch Ness Monster have been around for decades.
London, June 26 ( ANI ): Thousands of students in US will be taught that the Loch Ness monster is a living dinosaur, trashing the theory of evolution.
The Loch Ness monster visited Year 2 and told us about Scotland.
THE home of the elusive Loch Ness Monster today come top in a poll of the nation's favourite visitor attractions.
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Immunogenicity of the Covaxin booster dose lasts up to 12 months of vaccination despite a decline in the antibodies according to a report published in the medical journal Nature Scientific Reports. Covaxin is developed in India against SARS-Cov 2. It is an inactivated Covid 19 vaccine.
Covaxin has been widely used in India in government and private hospitals. Booster doses are now being given free by the government.
The emerging variants of SARS-Cov 2 raise concern about whether the existing vaccines will be able to protect the population. Primary doses are the first two doses for protection. A booster dose is for the vulnerable population of senior citizens, those suffering from co-morbid conditions of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and other long-term ailments.
Does Covaxin Booster Dose offer long-term protection?
The study was conducted in 184 subjects who were randomized 1:1 and received either a booster dose or a placebo, six months after the primary series of two doses.
They were evaluated for safety, neutralizing antibody responses against variants of concern, binding antibodies against spike protein, RBD, N proteins, and for memory T and B cell responses to demonstrate cell-mediated immunity.
The study found persistence of humoral and cell-mediated immunity up to 12 months after vaccination. This means that the cell can identify the SARS-Cov 2 virus and its variants and the body's immunity is prepared to fight it.
Dr. Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Biotech International Limited, said, "Our team has now demonstrated that COVAXIN is a multi-epitope vaccine with antibodies against spike, RBD and N proteins. Post booster dose, it has proven to neutralize antibody responses against variants of concern and long-term protection through memory T and B cell responses. We have now achieved our goal of developing a safe and efficacious vaccine with long-term protection against a spectrum of SARS-Cov 2 variants."
Research with more participants required
More people need to be followed to understand the efficacy of vaccination. With different population groups in India, antibodies have been a challenge and it is the yardstick for protection against the disease.
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Have you ever sung, complete with YMCA-style arm gestures, a song to help a dead soul travel safely to the afterlife? Nope, me neither. Until last night that is.
Along with explaining that we don’t use a hole punch on our hair, it ranks quite high on the list of things I never thought I’d find myself doing in the name of being a parent.
I took my eight-year-old to the opening night of Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians as she’s been studying the Egyptians at school and is about to play the bearded female pharaoh Hatshepsut in her class show, but found myself just as engrossed as she was.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Horrible Histories concept, it stems from some 50 books written over the past 25 years by Terry Deary. 25 million copies sold around the globe are testament to his ability to bring history to life for children.
As the name suggests, Horrible Histories grabs children’s interest by focussing on the exciting and yucky parts of the past. Like vegetables hidden in spaghetti bolognese, it delivers facts but disguises the fact that children are being taught. The books became a TV series and later a string of stage shows.
The run of shows at The Regent includes alternate productions of Awful Egyptians and Terrible Tudors.
They’re by The Birmingham Stage Company, which was also behind the stage adaptations of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny and Awful Auntie.
This is a theatre company that knows how to grab, and hold, the attention of children and their accompanying grown-ups alike.
It was frenetic, fast-paced and delivered by a cast of just three actors, who sang and danced their way through around an hour and a half of stage action.
At times it’s very silly. At times it’s almost panto-like, with the audience split into sections for a singing contest.
There are gory parts with severed limbs and internal organs, yet the recommended age is five and over and my daughter found it fascinating rather than scary.
If anything the 3D effects in the second half of the show, with snakes, spiders and more appearing to reach out to the audience, elicited more squeals.
You don’t need to take a small child with you to enjoy this show. All you need is a sense of humour and a passing interest in the past.
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As a consequence of the Korean War, Lockheed developed the
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Authors: Paula Marantz Cohen
“Don’t think these modern Austenites are any less fun to read about than their nineteenth-century counterparts just because they’re wearing golf pants instead of Empire dresses.”
“Borrowing from Jane Austen with witty panache, Cohen shows us a social world percolating with its own brew of prejudice and mistaken assumptions.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer
“[An] amusing, kvetchy take on
Pride and Prejudice.”
“Finally, a love story involving characters with grandchildren, Social Security checks, and membership in AARP! Her novel, set against a Jewish retirement community in Boca Raton, is both satirical and touching. Snowbirds in Florida will be glued to every page, but ‘Golden Girls’ everywhere are sure to get a big kick out of the book.”
—Jane Heller, author of
“Clever and fun.”
“Will amuse readers everywhere.”
“Cohen offers gimlet-eyed and uproariously funny critiques of everything from the significance of the color turquoise in Jewish home décor to the dynamics of trying on clothes at Loehmann’s.”
“Fun poolside reading.”
Palm Beach Post
For Gert, who laughed,
Ruth, who would have laughed
Although some of the settings in this novel are real, the characters and events described are fictitious.
JANE AUSTEN IN BOCA.
Copyright © 2002 by Paula Marantz Cohen. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.
Book Design by Jonathan Bennett
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Cohen, Paula Marantz, 1953-
Jane Austen in Boca / Paula Marantz Cohen.—1st St. Martin’s Griffin ed.
ISBN 0-312-29088-8 (hc)
ISBN 0-312-31975-4 (pbk)
1. Boca Raton (Fl.)—Fiction. 2. Mothers-in-law—Fiction. 3. Jewish women—Fiction. 4.Widowers—Fiction. 5. Retirees—Fiction. I.Austen, Jane, 1775-1817. Pride and Prejudice. II.Title.
10 9 8 7
I would like to thank the following people for their advice on early drafts of the book: Ian Abrams, Rosetta Marantz Cohen, Alan S. Penziner, Gertrude Penziner, and Lauren Weinberger. I would also like to thank Albert DiBartolomeo for encouraging me to take the leap into fiction writing and Don Riggs for staging the Drexel University Writing Gala, in which the germ of this novel was first presented. Additional thanks go to my agent, Felicia Eth, who saw something in the earliest draft, and to my editor, Hope Dellon, at St. Martin’s Press, who guided me in shaping the book into its present form.
Take it from me. A nice widower with a comfortable
living can be nudged into settling down by a not-so-
young woman who plays her cards right.
Lila Katz to Flo Kliman and May Newman
RAFSTEIN IS DEAD!”
“Uh-huh.” Alan Newman nodded without raising his head from the stock market page.
“Hel-lo!” Carol Newman leaned toward her husband, her face, like a small, high-intensity lamp, positioned above the top of his paper. “Can I have your attention, please?”
He looked up.
“Listen to this—” Carol cleared her throat and read aloud crisply from her section of
The Star Ledger
: “ ‘Norman Grafstein, former owner of Grafstein Leather Imports, will be honored for his generous gift to the South Orange Beautification Committee in memory of his late wife, Marilyn. Grafstein, formerly of South Orange, now resides in Boca Raton, Florida. His son, Mark, of Scotch Plains will be present at the committee breakfast to receive the plaque in his father’s honor.’ ” Carol put the paper down and looked meaningfully across at her husband.
“So?” Alan responded.
“Did you know Norman Grafstein had lost his wife?”
“How would I know? I haven’t seen Mark since our last high-school reunion.”
Carol sighed. “Honey, don’t you get it?” She tapped a long, mauve fingernail on the table between them. “Norman Grafstein. Boca Raton. Your mother.”
“Carol, please …”
“Alan—” Her voice took the sharper tone generally reserved for their seven-year-old. “Do you want your mother to be
loved, to be happy, to have someone to take her to dinner? Why don’t you exert yourself? Call up Mark Grafstein, tell him you’re sorry about his mother”—she gave her hand a wave to suggest the routine preliminaries that would need to take place—“and tell him your mother’s in Boca. Arrange a meeting with his father.”
“Carol, my mother doesn’t want to meet anyone. She’s fine the way she is. Leave her alone.”
“She’s not fine,” countered Carol. “She’s miserable.”
Alan began to feel dizzy.
“You want her to be miserable”—Carol picked up a magazine and began to thumb through it—“let her be miserable.”
Alan shifted uneasily in his chair, anticipating defeat. It was possible to be irritated by Carol, but it was hard to oppose her for long. The fact was that she had a big heart—literally (the result of twice-a-week classes in high-impact aerobics at the JCC) and figuratively. Carol not only felt for the plight of others, she saw it as her mission to set things right for them. Last year, she helped the homeless in their town by organizing crisis career workshops and a low-fat soup kitchen in the library annex. The year before that, she raised math scores by 60 percent in the district by taking charge of the after-school homework program (even poor Jimmy Hahn, said to be ineducable, buckled down so as not to have her fingernail poked in his shoulder one more time). Carol was not one to sit idly by in the face of adversity, human weakness, and error. She was constantly striving to improve the lives of those around her, whether they liked it or not.
Alan vaguely understood that Carol carried a great weight of responsibility on her small shoulders. It fell to her to sustain that network of human relations called civilization—at least as it existed in the northern New Jersey suburbs. She was forever sending her friends to her hairdresser, passing the word about a new
caterer, and arranging large family gatherings that involved hunting down estranged cousins and convincing them to let go of the grudge they’d been holding for thirty years and attend. She had been committee chair of last year’s most successful event at their synagogue—an interfaith hootenanny in which Methodists, Baptists, and Jews, all wearing yarmulkes, crowded inside the cavernous blond-wood sanctuary, whose astronomical cost her herculean fund-raising efforts had helped pay for.
You could take one of two tacks upon finding yourself married to someone like Carol. You could resist and be caught in a debilitating struggle that you could not win. Or you could succumb and discover the pleasures of being managed by an expert.
Alan Newman, an accountant by profession, was a philosophical man. Life was hard. Life was short. He saw no point in swimming against the tide of this powerful and well-meaning force that was his wife. And so he succumbed and was, as far as such things are possible, happy.
EWMAN, WIDOWED FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS, HAD BEEN
living undisturbed in her Florida condominium until the day the previous spring when her son and daughter-in-law, arriving earlier than expected, had found her in her kitchenette in a housecoat. Alan had seen nothing noteworthy in this, but Carol insisted that it could only mean one thing: His mother was lonely and depressed.
“Any woman wearing a housecoat at two in the afternoon is depressed!” she declared. “And why shouldn’t she be?” she added when Alan attempted to argue on behalf of the comforts of a housecoat. “It would be more surprising, given the circumstances, if she weren’t!”
From then on, May’s case had been a theme in the Newman household to be picked up and examined at those odd intervals of the day or night when Carol found herself with nothing else to do.
“Your mother needs to move in with us,” Carol announced one night, just after Alan had fallen into the deathlike slumber that preceded his six A.M. wake-up to catch the early commuter train into the city.
“Wuh?” mumbled Alan groggily. He had been enjoying a dream of skiing down a mountain in Aspen.
“Your mother. It’s our duty to take her in.”
“Fine,” he said, rolling over to continue the downward run, the wind whipping at his face. He was in no mood to put up even the semblance of a fight.
But the next day, when Carol broached the idea with her mother-in-law, she was surprised to find opposition from this quarter.
“No, dear,” said May, “I’d rather stay where I am.”
“But Mom, you’d be happier with us. You’d get to see the children all the time.”
“I’m not sure the children would want to see me as much as that,” demurred May gently. And though Carol cajoled and bullied, May would not budge.
This left Carol with a definite challenge. If her mother-in-law were nearby, she could drag her to senior functions, sign her up for art appreciation classes, and take her on as an assistant to her own numerous charitable and community activities. But directing May’s social life from a distance of a thousand miles was another story. It required more elaborate intervention.
“Did you see the announcement about the senior bagels-and-lox brunch at the Reform temple?” Carol asked her mother-in-law over the phone as she ran her eye over the
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July 2nd 2013
The prestigious Paracelsus Medal awarded to Emeritus Fellow of the Collegium Ramazzini, Professor Hans-Joachim Woitowitz (Germany), for his outstanding contribution to occupational health, his life's work on Asbestos research and regulation and his unbending fight for Asbestos-victims and their compensation. The Paracelsus Medal is the highest distinction of the German Federal Medical Association, the chamber representation of all 400.000 German physicians. Among the recipients are distinguished names such as Albert Schweitzer.
The award has been granted annually since 1952 during the General Medical Assembly, usually to three physicians for outstanding academic achievement, for exemplary conduct or for contribution to the medical profession. Hans Joachim Woitowitz has fulfilled not only one, but all three selection criteria: He received the honor for his clinical and scientific work as well as for his great commitment to occupa-tional and general public health and for his diligent work towards ensuring good professionalism among the generation of occupational physicians to come.
Hans Joachim Woitowitz was the chair of the Institute and Outpatient Clinic for Occupational and Social Medicine of the University Giessen for nearly 30 years. His main interest focused on occupational cancer risk, especially through the exposure to Asbestos. He was one of the first to raise his voice against the uncontrolled and ubiquitous use of Asbestos and has significantly contributed to Asbestos regulation and compensation practice in Germany through high-level policy advice. He still provides expert opinion on suspected Asbestos-related disease to most of the German Social Law Courts and voluntarily assists Asbestos victims in their fight for receiving justice and compensation, often in charity work.
Hans Joachim Woitowitz was born in Allenstein (East Prussia) on October, 18, 1935 and grew up in Saxo-ny and later Westphalia where his family had taken refuge. He attended Medical School in Marburg and Koln. After finishing his doctoral thesis, he followed Helmut Valentin, his scientific teacher at that time, in 1965 to the University Erlangen-Nurnberg to establishing a new Institute for Occupational Medicine and Social Medicine. After board qualification in Internal Medicine in 1969 and later in Occupational Medicine, he received the E. W. Baader Award for outstanding scientific work by the German Association for Occupational Medicine. His PhD Thesis "Occupational medial and epidemiologi-cal investigations of the immediate health risks of Asbestos" was honored again with the E. W. Baader Award. Work on Asbestos became his calling. The intensive research and occupation with the intricacies of Asbestos soon lead to the recognition of the severe danger to human health through ubiquitous use of the substance and helped to elucidate also the more hidden and delayed forms of Asbestosis-related disease such as the various forms of malignancies in several organ systems. In 1974, Hans Joachim Woitowitz became Chair of the Institute and Outpatient Clinic for Occupational and Social Medicine of the University Giessen and filled the position until his retirement in 2004.
His profound expertise was widely recognized far beyond the world of science. He has served as a key policy advisor, participating and chairing various high-level working groups. His advice was essential in leading to the German Ban of Asbestos in 1993. Of equal importance was his influence on the regulation of the recognition occupational disease.
He was extremely committed to the formation of a future generation of occupational physicians through personal teaching, as well as through using all influence to establish an Academy for Occupational Medicine and Social Medicine in Bad Nauheim, and through his active involvement into the modernization of the occupational physicians' training curriculum in adaptation to the changing world of work during recent decades. He served as a longstanding member of the Permanent Conference on Occupational Medicine of the German Federal Medical Association.
Hans Joachim Woitowitz was an influential member of the executive board of the German Society for Occupational Medicine from 1991 to 2000. In 1987 he was elected Fellow of the Collegium Ramazzini. He was member of the executive board of the Ramazzini Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health Research in Solomons, Washington, USA. He is author of more than 500 scientific publications.
His untiring commitment was publicly recognized and honored at many occasions: The double decoration with the E. Baader Award was followed by the Federal Cross of Merit, the Ernst-von-Bergmann-Plakette of the German Federal Medical Association, the Ramazzini Award of the Collegium Ramazzini, and others more.
He has been married to physician Dr. Rotraud Helga Woitowitz for 54 years, they have two daughters and three grandchildren.
The General Secretariat of the Collegium is located in the Castle of Bentivoglio, near Bologna.
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Last Thursday marked the 60th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, a work based on the novella by Voltaire, which falls somewhere between musical theater and operetta. It isn’t often that an overture stops the show, but that’s one of the details Barbara Cook, who played the role of Cunégonde, remembers from the night of December 1, 1956.
I am extremely proud to have been part of the original cast of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide. I have two distinct memories of opening night in New York, December 1, 1956 at the Martin Beck Theatre. First is that the overture stopped the show — people loved it, and to this day it’s one of the most frequently played pieces by symphony orchestras around the world. My second big memory from opening night was Lenny coming backstage to wish me luck. He was just about to leave when he added, “Oh yes, Maria Callas is out front.” I said, “Oh my God, I could have done without knowing that.” Lenny laughed and said “Don’t be ridiculous. She’d kill for your high E-Flats.” The show did great things for my career. More than any other show, Candide has given me a certain musical credibility I wouldn’t have acquired otherwise, especially within the classical music world.
Barbara Cook’s vocal range is on display in her performance of Glitter and Be Gay on the original cast album. It’s one of Candide‘s most enduring excerpts, along with The Best of All Possible Worlds, Oh Happy We, and Make Our Garden Grow. Listen carefully to the melody and the persistently ascending scale lines in this final number, Candide‘s finale, and you’ll hear a not-so-subtle reference to the finale of Stravinsky’s The Firebird.
The Candide Overture is one of music history’s most thrilling, humor-filled romps. It’s a wild ride in which clownish characters practically leap out at us, unleashing one prank after another, right down to the final cadence. The irregular sense of rhythm amid constantly changing meters never allows us to catch our bearing, instead pulling us along, feverishly. (Listen to all the dizzying cross-rhythms in this passage, allowing your ear to focus on each individual part). Sly historical influences were constantly creeping into Bernstein’s music. Towards the end of the Candide Overture, he pays tribute to the long, gradually building crescendo which closes a typical Rossini opera overture. It’s a device so exhilarating that it never gets old.
Here is my favorite recording of this piece, from a live concert in the early 1980s. Leonard Bernstein is conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic:
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Sure, the sun feels good\u2014all warm and happy and Insta filter-y\u2014but, as you already know, it\u2019s got a dark side. Yup, cancer and wrinkles. Even if you don\u2019t burn- burn in the turning-lobster-red sense, practicing unsafe suncare can still do all sorts of nasty stuff to your skin. Wearing sunscreen is skincare 101, but honestly, it can be a little confusing. Don\u2019t feel bad if you aren\u2019t even really sure what SPF means: Fewer than half of the people in one survey knew how the numbers worked, according to a study in JAMA Dermatology . That\u2019s why we\u2019re downloading you on all the deets, from a quick glossary of terms you\u2019ll see on labels to the difference between physical and chemical blockers. Consider sunscreen school officially in session. Sun protection factor, or the level of protection a product delivers against the sun\u2019s UVB rays. Protection comes in the form of either physical or chemical sunscreens. Universal protection factor; essentially, it\u2019s the SPF for clothes, signaling how well a fabric protects against all UV rays. Ultraviolet A rays, which penetrate deep layers of skin, are thought of as "aging rays" because they contribute predominantly to wrinkles and age spots but may also cause skin cancer. Present from sun-up to sun-down, they\u2019re 30 to 50 times more prevalent than UVB rays and they can go straight through windows and clouds, so you're never safe from their exposure. Ultraviolet B rays primarily burn skin (hence why they're known as "burning rays") and play a key role in skin cancer\u2014plus, they\u2019re strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This means that a product protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Physical Sunscreens Also known as mineral blockers, these are made of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or a combo of the two. \u201cThe minerals sit on the top layer of skin and form a physical shield or barrier, so the sun\u2019s rays bounce or reflect off,\u201d says Shari Marchbein, M.D., NYC-based board-certified dermatologist. Make sure to blend your sunscreen in very well so you're fully covered and it doesn't leave a white cast. Pro tip: dot the product onto one area of the body at a time, rubbing it in completely before moving onto the next spot. If you have sensitive skin, go for mineral blockers. Try CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 50 and Hydrating Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 30 , which contain both titanium and zinc. They\u2019re constantly recommended by derms because they\u2019re gentle. Chemical Sunscreens These typically use a combination of ingredients like avobenzone, oxybenzone, and octocrylene, which absorb into the top layer of skin. \u201cThese chemical blockers then absorb the sun\u2019s rays and inactivate them,\u201d Dr. Marchbein says. For example, LaRoche Posay Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60 contains five separate sunscreen ingredients plus antioxidants that work together to render damaging rays impotent. Sometimes called chemical filters, they're known for being lightweight. Though now, formulations and ingredients are so good that both chemical and physical sunscreens can feel as light as moisturizer. Don't forget these tricky areas Think: your feet and the backs of your hands\u2014two places people often miss when applying, Dr. Marchbein says. Other areas that tend to get the shaft: your ears, sides, the back of your neck, around the eyes, and on your eyelids. It\u2019s also easy to miss spots if you\u2019re trying to avoid clothes and swimsuit straps, so if you can, apply in front of a mirror (totally naked), which will make covering every exposed spot easier. And get a friend to help with your back! Be sure to reapply every one to two hours Or, as soon as you come out of the water and towel off. \u201cWater proof sunscreen doesn\u2019t exist; sunscreen sweats and washes off in the water,\u201d Dr. Marchbein says. Water-resistant products hold up longer in the water, but only 40 or 80 minutes while you\u2019re swimming or sweating, she says. The label should tell you how much time you\u2019ve got. Treat your face and body differently \u201cSunscreen specifically formulated for faces often has added skincare benefits,\u201d Dr. Marchbein says. For example, CeraVe\u2019s face sunscreen contains niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, which helps calm and soothe skin. Plus, if you have sensitive skin, always side with mineral sunscreens. | <urn:uuid:0a0bf42f-905a-452f-824f-89e74c5db6bb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a27409706/mineral-chemical-sunscreen/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.924541 | 1,064 | 2.484375 | 2 |
Climate activists have plastered spoof adverts on the London Underground to take aim at Barclays’ fossil fuel links as the bank releases its half yearly financial results.
The fake ads on the Jubilee and Hammersmith & City Tube lines stated: “Stealing your future one oil and gas project at a time” and: “Your bank is funding a world on fire.” They were stamped with the distinct blue Barclays brand and camouflaged amongst other legitimate ads.
Transport for London (TfL) said they were being removed but not before Fossil Free London posted photos of the ‘brandalism’ on social media. The group says it aims to “spread the message and put public pressure” on companies sponsoring and investing in fossil fuel.
They have previously been involved with a series of actions against fossil fuels, notable acts include protesting outside Barclays Annual General Meeting where shareholders vote on climate policies, protesting outside the bank’s branches during Pride in response to a ‘pink wash’ ad campaign in which Barclays expressed solidarity with the LGBTQ+ communities – despite investing in the cause of climate crisis that will disproportionately affect marginalised groups worldwide.
The fake posters were also spotted by commuters on the Tube. One tweet said: “Liking the new Barclays ads, another stated: “Loving the new tube ad.”
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1. We believe that we need to create a fairer relationship with animals.
Our current relationship with the rest of the animal world is unfair. We have been on the wrong path for a long time, one in which we have been using our superior intellect to exploit animals for our benefit instead of finding ways to coexist with them harmoniously. This selfish way of treating animals must change. Abusing animals, killing them for food or for sport, using them for our clothes, research, or entertainment, abandoning pets - all of these things have to be left behind if we want to progress as individuals and as a society.
2. We believe that there are negative consequences to mistreating and killing animals.
We believe in cause and effect, and that positive actions will have positive consequences, while negative actions will have negative consequences. The great amount of suffering that we cause to millions of animals around the world daily creates a lot of negative energy. This negative energy is responsible for many of the problems that we face in our lives. As long as we keep causing animals to suffer and die, and as long as we keep ignoring their suffering, our lives will not become better.
3. We believe that helping animals has positive consequences.
Helping animals is very important. In the same way that the bad treatment of animals creates negative energy, the act of helping them creates positive energy. This is especially true because animals are innocent beings, and helping an innocent being is one of the most noble things one can do. The more positive energy one creates, the more positive consequences there will be.
4. We believe in the importance of "animal empathy enlightenment".
"Animal empathy enlightenment" refers to type of compassion that resides deep inside you, one that makes it easy to make decisions about what is right and what is wrong when it comes to our relationship with animals. This is true empathy, a realization of the suffering of animals, and the desire to do all one can to help build a better relationship with them. We believe that with the right guidance, and with the right choices, most people can attain AEE. There are three things that you can do to help you get there: cut down on or (preferably) stop eating meat, to investigate and to contemplate the way animals are mistreated, and to do all you can to help animals, in any way you can. These are noble actions that will help in fostering the type of compassion that will help you to eventually attain this higher level of understanding.
5. We believe that vegetarianism and especially veganism represent progress for the world.
The fact that we kill animals for food is one of the biggest problems in our current relationship with the animal word. Doing so is both ethically wrong and physically unnecessary. Most of the animals whose meat we currently eat, though not as intellectually advanced as we are, feel pain and have emotions just like we do, which is reason enough not to kill them. The meat industry downplays or ignores this fact, and often even causes these animals to suffer in terrible conditions before slaughtering them. By eating meat, we are saying that all this doesn't bother us, when in fact it should. We should spread the word about the benefits of a meat-free diet in order to help others attain a higher level of consciousness.
6. We believe that hurting, abusing, or killing animals in the name of religion, culture, research, or sport is unacceptable. Sports in which animals are made to suffer and die should be prohibited.
7. We believe that any step in the right direction is a good step.
We value every step that someone takes to improve his or her relationship with animals. It is important to remember that most people don't attain a higher level of consciousness overnight. For many people, the road to a compassionate way of life is a gradual one, involving many such steps. While we should always encourage people to take even more steps towards a better interaction with the rest of the animal world, we should not forget to acknowledge and praise the progress that someone has already made.
BELIEFS ABOUT A PLANT-BASED DIET
1) Going meat-free is healthy.
You can lead a perfectly healthy life without eating meat. All of the basic nutritional elements that your body needs can be found in a vegetarian or vegan diet. In fact, a well-balanced meat-free diet can actually help you avoid and counteract some of the serious diseases caused by a meat-centric diet. There are plenty of healthy vegetarians and vegans out there who are living proof that it is possible to live without animal products.
2) It's not "unnatural" to not eat meat.
Most societies are meat-centric, so eating meat seems natural to most people. We should understand that this is mostly a question of perspective and conditioning. For people raised in a vegetarian/vegan household, for example, eating meat seems unnatural. What's more important is to focus on the consequences of eating meat, on all of the suffering and death caused by the meat industry. We believe that you shouldn't use the word "natural" to justify bad choices, especially since there are more and more ethical alternatives out there.
3) We don't believe that humans should be part of the so-called "food chain".
The food chain argument is another justification of bad choices. "Other animals kill each other all the time for food, so why shouldn't we?" Unlike animals, we were given the ability to think, the ability to make a choice. Other animals don't have that luxury, they just go on instinct. As a "higher" life form, we shouldn't lower ourselves to the realm of instincts, as if we didn't have a choice, but should, instead, use our power of choice to choose a more moral, compassionate way of life.
4) Eating a vegetable and eating the meat of an animal is not the same.
Plants and vegetables are also living things, but they don't have a brain or a central nervous system, therefore they are unable to feel pain or other emotions like humans and animals do. Even though plants sometimes appear to feel "pain", since they have no nerve-endings, brains, or hormones, it would be incorrect to compare this physical reaction to the pain felt by humans and animals. In fact, this is a dangerous comparison, as it undermines the predicament of the animals we kill for food.
5) There are situations in life when one has to eat meat, but these are extreme situations that don't apply to the vast majority of people.
If you are faced with a situation of either starving to death or eating meat, then you will obviously eat meat. Also, there are some isolated regions of the world where, due to geography, infrastructure limitations, etc., it is very hard to get by being a vegetarian. That said, the above-mentioned situations only apply to a small minority of the world's inhabitants, so unless you belong to that small minority, you should do your best to follow a plant-based diet.
Below are some common reasons that people give for eating meat. Each response if followed by our rebuttal:
1. "Not eating meat would be unhealthy. We need meat to survive."
Our Response: There has been tons of research conducted on this topic in the recent and not-so-recent past - on whether or not vegetarianism is healthy or not. Although most of these studies show that it is perfectly healthy, there are some that conclude that it may be unhealthy. So, whatever your dietary preference, you'll find something to prove you are "right". It boils down to choice. We believe in the results that will prevent more animals from suffering and being killed instead of the results that promote the killing of animals. When faced with moral decisions, you should always make the compassionate choice. Remember: One of the great things about our ability to choose is that it allows us to choose an ethical path.
2. "I like the taste of meat. I can't imagine giving it up completely."
Our Response: Many people who eat meat find it very tasty. However, the fact that meat is tasty doesn't make it OK to eat. We shouldn't forget how this meat got to our table. We at EFFA believe that the taste of meat is actually part of the temptation, part of the test of how advanced we are in our compassion. A conscious, empathetic individual will realize that the life of the animal is more important than this taste, and that just because something is pleasurable doesn't make it right. When pleasure comes at the expense of a sentient being's life, this pleasure will have negative consequences. Also important to remember is that while it's best to give up eating meat completely, any step you take to minimize your meat consumption is a good one.
3. "If God didn't want us to eat meat, He would not have made it so tasty!"
Our Response: By using the same logic, - If God didn't want us to overindulge in alcohol, He would not have made it so tasty. If God didn't want us to get addicted to cocaine, He would not have made it so pleasurable. If God did want us have sex with our friends' wives or husbands, He would not have made them so attractive. Using these examples, we can see how flawed the initial argument is.
4. "I don't care if a cow dies... or a pig, let alone a chicken!"
Our Response: This type of thinking usually comes from a lack of empathy for the suffering of sentient beings. Humans are, in many cases, more intelligent than animals, but this does not give us the right to make them suffer for our benefit. Over the course of many centuries, we have created and clung to the belief that animals are here to serve us and to be our food. We believe this because it allows us to continue killing them and making them suffer. We are here to remind you that animals suffer and feel pain, fear, and depression much like we do. We believe that it is very important to open our hearts to the suffering of others, especially innocent beings (which is what animals are) and to help them in any way we can. Concentrating only on our immediate problems might seem alright, but, in fact, it will lead to a wasted life. Even if you're not interested in growing your compassion towards other sentient life-forms, we encourage you to at least respect their right to live. All animals have the right to live, not only humans. These days, there are many alternatives to eating meat, ones that do not involve causing suffering and death.
5. "Becoming vegan/vegetarian is too much of a hassle/too hard/too expensive."
Our Response: Becoming vegan (or vegetarian) is not hard. The hard part is to break free from one's habit of eating meat. It's not easy to leave behind something you're been doing your whole life. This can be done more easily if you have the motivation of compassion behind you, and the desire to end the cycle of suffering. Finding meat-free alternatives to your typical meat dishes is fairly easy these days, and there are lots of tasty and healthy recipes online that you can try. Even if you have to make a bit more of an effort to get food, the positive change you create by not having animals killed in your name will be worth it. Sometimes, we have to go the extra mile to create a fairer relationship with animals. As for cost, a plant-based diet does not have to be expensive. There are many websites out there which provide ideas for tasty, low-cost cruelty-free dishes.
GOOD HABITS FOR TRUE ANIMAL LOVERS
Here is a list of lifestyle choices that will improve our interaction with the animal world:
1. Respect all animals, and act to help them.
Not everyone comes to the realization that animals, just like humans, are sentient beings that should be treated with respect, not as toys, commodities, food, or entertainment. The fact that you have come to this realization makes you special. But being special, being aware about the way things are is not enough. You have to act on your principles in order to give them power. The current way we interact with animals is just plain wrong. It's up to us as individuals to do all we can to try to change the state of things as much as we can. If you don't know where to start, check out our HOW TO HELP ANIMALS
2. Don't think it's naive to believe in change.
Many of us hear phrases such as "what you're doing is just a drop in the ocean", or "things will never change". In fact, things do change. Take a look at the past 100 years. Sure, we don't live in a perfect world, but there have been positive changes in the way we interact with one another, in the way we work, even in the way we treat animals. 100 years ago "animal rights" as a movement was virtually non-existent. Now there are more and more laws protecting animals from abuse and mistreatment. It's up to us to make sure that this trend continues. Apart from that, there's another important truth to remember: helping just one animal makes it all worthwhile. If you manage to save just one animal from suffering and/or death, you have done a very good thing.
3. Do not eat meat, eggs, or dairy.
One of the biggest deceptions is that there's nothing wrong with eating meat, eggs or dairy. This goes hand in hand with the myth that "veganism is unhealthy". All of this is simply not true. Since eating these products involves the acceptance of the killing and suffering of sentient beings, it is one of the worst things you can do both for yourself and for the world. Making animals suffer and killing them for food (or having others kill them for you) is ethically wrong, and doing so results in direct negative consequences both for the meat eater and the world s/he lives in. Adopting a plant-based diet is the most direct and effective way to communicate that you don't accept our current unfair treatment of animals.
4. Do not wear fur, leather, or any other part of a dead animal.
Also avoid wearing wool, as this industry involves a lot of animal suffering as well.
5. Do not support any sports/activities in which animals are made to suffer, or are killed.
Examples of such sports/activities include bullfighting, dog fighting, cock fighting, hunting, fishing, etc. We do not believe in the "overpopulation" myth. We believe that when left alone, nature is able to control the population of species without our help. It is when we interfere with nature that we disrupt its balance, often leading to an overpopulation of a species (such as deer). Then, to make things even worse, we start killing them. We also do not support any religious ritual that involves killing or hurting an animal.
6. Stay positive.
This is not an empty slogan, but a very important part of our philosophy. Many people who feel true empathy for animals are overwhelmed by the massive amounts of animal suffering in the world. Any compassionate person will feel disgusted and appalled by the type of cruelty that exists in the world today. Often, such emotions lead to negativity, and the person either becomes violent or (in the majority of cases) depressed. Instead of focusing on "how awful the world is", let's focus on how great it is that we are aware of the injustices that animals face, and can do something about it. This is very important. The fact that you have been given a gift, the ability to feel compassion for animals, and to see beyond the status quo, should not be wasted on sulking and complaining. It should manifest itself in direct, positive action to help as many animals as possible.
7. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
This is another important guideline that we encourage people to live by. Laziness is a powerful force. It makes you think that it's OK to wait until tomorrow, or the next day, etc. The truth is, if you have to do something to help an animal, do it today. If you know what has to be done, do it. Don't put it off. People who kill animals, who make life miserable for them, who treat them cruelly don't wait until the next day. You shouldn't either.
8. Put aside at least 10% of your disposable income every month to help animals.
If this sounds like a lot of money, it isn't. Many of us spend a lot of money every month on going out, on new clothes or gadgets, and other forms of entertainment. We should set aside a little bit of this money and donate it to animal shelters or any other organizations that help animals in need. It is a simple concept, and, more importantly, a very easy and very rewarding way to help. While it's important to pressure government (on all levels) to provide more funding to organizations and programs that help animals, we should also actively help as well, and this is a perfect way to do so. If these animals can't depend on conscious people like us, who can they depend on?
9. Do not be afraid to speak your mind.
Do not be afraid to show people that you care about animals, and that you are willing to stand up for what you believe in. Many people in the world believe that the current way we treat animals is acceptable, when in fact it isn't. We believe that many of the negative things that happen in our world are partially caused by the mass suffering that we inflict on animals. The fact that animals deserve the right to live (and to do so without suffering) is a powerful realization. If you have come to this realization, you should be proud, not afraid. One thing to remember, however, is to make sure you know what you're talking about. That's why we encourage everyone to inform and educate themselves as thoroughly as possible before entering into any debate about animal rights, vegetarianism, etc.
10. Stay focused.
You are the voice of the animals. By coming to the realization of the suffering that millions of animals have to endure on the streets, shelters, and slaughterhouses of the world, you have assumed a very important responsibility: to let people know that we have to improve our relationship with the rest of the animal world. When you lose your focus, the animals lose their voice, since they can't speak for themselves. We're not saying that you should devote all your time to helping animals, but that it's important to not lose sight of the goal. Helping animals is an extremely satisfying experience, especially when you help out of compassion and love. Remember, knowing the truth is not good enough. One should also act to help create a better world in which humans and animals coexist peacefully. | <urn:uuid:d2a5c7ff-9d30-4037-a463-b40d17ac3ad2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.effanow.com/beliefs.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.967564 | 3,938 | 2.390625 | 2 |
Help for the youngest victims of domestic violence
December 4, 2017
‘My mom was on the ground. I remember being terrified and I didn’t know what to do,’ she said.”
Lucy (21) and her brother Mark (23) grew up with CDV and are now facing many of the negative effects that we know all too well. Lucy says she has experienced abusive relationships in adulthood, as we know CDV is the single best predictor of DV later in life. Mark was affected differently, developing a stutter and consistently feeling depressed and anxious.
CDV effects everyone who experiences it differently, even those who may have grown up in the same home. Yet, with proper intervention, these effects can be mitigated and those who grow up with CDV can lead happy and healthy lives.
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Geometry of implant abutment surface improving cement effectiveness: An In vitro study
Aradhana Rathod1, Mohammad Jalaluddin2, Shrinivas3, Trupti Jagannath Devadiga4, Shruti Jha5, Khaled M Alzahrani6
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Al-Badar Rural Dental College and Hospital, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
3 Department of Dentistry, Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal, Karnataka, India
4 Department Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, M. A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
5 Department of Pedodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
6 Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University, 11942 Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
Department of Dentistry, Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal, Karnataka
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate whether the surface geometry or topography of implant abutments affects the retentive strength of prosthesis cemented with zinc phosphate on standard machined, sandblasted, and grooved implant abutments and to compare the results between them. Materials and Methods: Fifteen similarly shaped implant abutments (MDcpk61; MIS Implant Technologies Ltd.,) (height 6.0 mm and 6-degree taper) were divided into three groups (n = 05): Group I – standard machined abutments without grooves, Group II – sandblasted abutments (same as Group I but sandblasted with 50 μ aluminum oxide), and Group III – abutment with prefabricated circumferential grooves. Further in these groups of 15 abutments, 5 abutments each are to be taken to check the retentive force of zinc phosphate cement. Fifteen identical cast copings was prepared to fit all 15 abutments. The castings will be cemented to each group of abutments with an above-mentioned luting agent. After thermal cycling and storage for 6 days in a water bath, a retention test is to be done with a tensile testing machine (Instron) (5 mm/min) and retentive forces will be recorded. Data will be subjected to one-way ANOVA test and Student's t-test. Results: For zinc phosphate cement, F = 30.53 (>3.59 for P = 0.05) shows a statistically significant difference between all the three groups. Conclusion: Circumferential grooves on implant abutments give better retention when compared with standard machined (plain) and sandblasted abutments despite marked difference.
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Onboarding is the process of integrating a new employee and getting them the tools and information they need to become a productive member of the team. Given that AI, and in particular its large subset, machine learning, will be joining your company soon, if it hasn't already, successfully onboarding AI will be critical to many firms.
SEE: 5G: What it means for IoT (ZDNet/TechRepublic special feature) | Download the free PDF version (TechRepublic)
CES 2020 featured lots of smartwashed products: "smart" coffeemakers, washing machines, etc. Really? Not much different than the promise of "fuzzy logic" a decade ago, and about as important.
The nascent trend: figuring out how to build machine learning and AI into our daily lives without forcing average people to learn the AI equivalent of a command line interface. AI doesn't replace people - not yet anyway - it augments them. The challenge is getting the proper fit.
Large scale AI today resides in the cloud, powering apps on smartphones. But that's the mass market. We have to learn how to integrate AI into ever-smaller niches over the next several decades, much as we've integrated computers into pretty much everything since 1950.
William Gibson says the future is already here, it just isn't evenly distributed. My corollary: the future is already here, it just isn't integrated.
What I saw at CES 2020 were all the elements needed to onboard AI. But no one has put all the pieces together. Those pieces include IoT data sources, edge devices and apps, business tools, and the UI.
IoT, the feedstock for AI
http://www.murata.com was showing off its range of low-cost edge sensors, along with the networking and software, required to instrument any physical plant - buildings, ports, hospitals, offices, retail - to feed needed data to a range of AI subsystems. USIS was highlighting its drone surveillance systems, which include remote, automated landing and charging stations for unmanned operations.
The most tantalizing IoT tech was Smart Dust, from Epic Semiconductors, which claimed "A Battery-Free, Energy Harvesting Sensor with Integrated Pre-Quantum Superposition Processor and Artificial Intelligence that Communicates Wirelessly and Bidirectionally to the Cloud (RF-Free & Zero Power)." The sensors are tiny cubes, 0.3mm on a side.
I'm not sure Smart Dust is real - the marketing hype is over the top - but there's no reason such a device couldn't be built. Maybe CES 2021 will offer more proof.
Edge devices and software
On the hardware front, Google and Kneron were promoting their low-power AI engines for edge computing. Google was pushing its Coral tensor processing unit (TPU) ASIC for machine vision.
Kneron offers an AI co-processor system on a chip that includes a Dual ARM CPU and a neural processor. They offer visual recognition SDKs for recognizing faces, objects, scenes, and gestures.
On the facial recognition front, CyberLink offers their FaceMe cross platform facial recognition engine. They claim a better than 97 percent accuracy rate and it runs on iOS, Android, Linux, and Windows.
Prevision.io, whose motto is AI-first, promises to automate your data science with an end-to-end platform, on cloud or on-premise. Enables you to create and analyze predictive models and deploy them in real business applications dashboards or smartapps.
Commerce.ai offers a "Deep Product Learning" platform that can read, see, hear, and understand product feedback from websites, product reviews, customer reviews and videos, and more. The platform digests the data to help product teams discover new markets and document product requirements.
Virtual humans: the UI for AI
Our "social" networks seem to have left us more isolated than ever. Amazing how shifting our gaze from a face to a screen can do that.
Technology's answer: a screen with a fake human on it. Samsung made a stir with Neon, a virtual human intended as an interface to AI systems. I don't know if it will work, but it's clearly an idea worth exploring as machine learning systems grow in expertise and usefulness.
Gatebox offers a personal version of Neon, intended as a companion. Well done, but I'm left feeling sad for the people who don't have real humans to to talk to. But as birth rates drop, populations age, and helping millions of older people manage on their own becomes a real and pressing challenge.
The Storage Bits take
I'm a professional sceptic, and I'm sure some of these companies are claiming more than they can deliver. But the needs they are responding to are real. If AI is going to radically improve human productivity, hundreds of millions of people are going to have to get comfortable with using it every day.
Today AI is where computers were in the 60s, when you needed to know FORTRAN or COBOL to get work done. In the coming decades we need to go from that to conversational integration that non-specialists can use, much as billions of people use smartphones to get real work done.
That's the challenge. And the opportunity.
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Art history, with its seemingly endless variety of movements, artists, and styles, is one of those subjects that can feel daunting to dive into on your own. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a novice looking to expand your knowledge, or an artist in your own right looking for inspiration, it can be hard to know what is important to educate yourself on and where to start.
I have compiled a list of the 10 best art history books that will help you develop a deeper understanding of modern and contemporary art, art movements, and the beloved and obscure artists that shaped art history as we understand it today.
50 Artists You Should Know – Thomas Koester, Lars Roeper
If you are a beginner looking to expand your knowledge on notable artists who have influenced our world with their work, I highly recommend this book as it is an excellent place to start.
This reference guide has a clean and modern layout that is pleasant to read. The information on each artist is broken up into 2-3 pages for easy reading and skimming. It also makes a lovely coffee table book that will impress your guests.
Interested in Artist Biographies? Check our our Buying Guide on the Best Biographies of Artists!
In addition to beautiful illustrations and eye-catching colors, the book features a helpful glossary that can help break down complex movements and styles for people of all levels of understanding. It is also brief, applying descriptions and history in an accessible format that won’t bog down someone new to art.
The artists in this book are arranged in chronological order, going back as far as the Gothic period. Many of the featured artists are well-known names in the Western art world. There are memorable but brief biographies of each artist that highlight the influential aspects of their lives. The book includes high-quality reproductions of their most famous works of art and critical analyses of their pieces.
The Collins Big Book of Art: From Cave Art to Pop Art – David G. Wilkins
For a more complete look at art from around the world, this highly visual and engaging art history book will educate and inspire a new appreciation for art. It is accessible without being pedestrian and is perfect for artists and enthusiasts with a wide range of experiences.
This book was first released in November of 2005. The book features over 1200 works of art that cover movements and styles from classical art and the Renaissance to Impressionism, Pop Art, and modern art. The images are large, high-quality reproductions that allow you to get a good feel for the works of art.
The book is laid out chronologically, with examinations of works that start as far back as 38,000 BC. Each piece is laid out in a visual timeline, with historical context provided in addition to the important identifying information such as the title, date, artist name, and current location.
Overarching themes and movements are also represented throughout the book to give a broader understanding of art as a whole. Furthermore, the book details artist techniques throughout history, cultural, religious, and political happenings that helped influence paintings, and various analyses of styles through the decades.
The Lives of the Artists – Giorgio Vasari
Giorgio Vasari, a painter, architect, historian, and writer, penned this classic book on Italian Renaissance artists. The book was written in the mid-sixteenth century. It takes a look at the lives, works, and habits of artists like Leonardo de Vinci, Filippo Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, and Fra Lippi.
What makes this book so unique is the fact that the author was a contemporary of many of the artists. He wrote their biographies from the perspective of someone who was there. He sheds light on their social standings, interactions with patrons, thoughts, and feelings.
Giorgio Vasari is considered the world’s first real art historian. His artist portrayal and passion for making sure their work was remembered laid the foundation for modern art historians’ work.
I would recommend this book for those who want to expand their art education on the old masters. It provides a more in-depth look at the lives of these famous artists and reads as though it were written yesterday rather than hundreds of years ago. However, if you are new to art history, this may go a bit over your head at times.
Classical Art: From Greece to Rome – Mary Beard, John Henderson
Western art and culture were largely influenced by the masterpieces from Ancient Greece and Rome. This text and its accompanying illustrations reinforce the idea that the ancient Romans reinterpreted and reinvented classic Greek art. It is as much a critique of historical Roman art as it is an educational look at what we consider classic sculpture, paintings, and architecture.
This book is not an easy read, by any means, but it is chock-full of incredibly detailed and complex information. It requires a base-level understanding of Roman and Greek art. The book would be a great addition to the personal reference libraries of art historians and archeologists alike.
The Story of Art – E.H. Gombrich
No art history library is complete without the classic book The Story of Art. This book is wildly popular and has been a bestseller for decades, even making it on Time Magazine’s 100 best nonfiction book list.
First published in 1950, this book was intended to cater to beginners. As a result, it is informative while remaining accessible. It reads in a lively and conversational tone. The author has a passion for art history, and his enthusiasm makes this book an enjoyable read.
The content covers a wide range of periods and movements. It has 27 chapters that break down everything from the classical art of Greece and Rome all the way to early 19th-century art in Europe and America. There are extensive bibliographies on each artist as well as an impressive number of colored illustrations.
The book has 16 editions, the most recent of which was published in 1998. The newest edition covers several contemporary artists not included in the original text.
Pictures of Nothing: Abstract Art since Pollock – Kirk Varnedoe
Although abstract art may feel like a newer concept to some and therefore lacking in history, it is an art style with a complex and detailed story that has colored both the art world and the everyday lives of modern man.
It was written by Kirk Varnedoe, an expert art historian who held the position of Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the MOMA in New York City for over a decade. His writing is easy to read and comprehend, and he utilizes humor, wit, and years of experience to share his passion for the subject. It is both informative and philosophical.
This book makes the argument that abstract art has earned its place in the art world and has the reader question what abstract art is good for and who it serves. It addresses movements like postmodernism, pop art, and minimalism, as well as biographies of the movement’s most famous artists.
Overall, this is a must-have book for anyone interested in art history and a desire to expand their knowledge on the importance of abstract art in modern life. It is not overly technical and would make an excellent gift for the art lover in your life.
What Great Paintings Say: 100 Masterpieces in Detail – Rainer Hagen and Rose-Marie Hagen
Both art students, artists, and enthusiasts will enjoy Hagen’s analysis of symbolism and visual elements artists use when creating their works of art. Although the focus of this book is narrow, the content is intriguing while also being fun to read. If you like solving mysteries or putting together complex puzzles, this book is something you will want to add to your bookshelves.
Hint: This book also made our list for the Best Books on Paintings!
As the title suggests, the book covers one hundred familiar and unusual paintings and breaks them down into individual details. The authors essentially decode what the artist was trying to say or communicate historically with the choices and details of their painting and describe it to the reader in an accessible way.
The paintings and accompanying history span hundreds of years as well. From Ancient Egypt, all the way to art from 1920s America, the artists, and their subjects are scrutinized for historical events, fashion trends, and more.
Techniques of the Great Masters of Art – Waldemar Januszczak
Museum curators, art restorers, and art specialists alike will find this technical book an important addition to their art history library. The author is an English art critic and former arts editor for The Guardian with a passion for art history.
There are over 400 color illustrations and reproductions throughout the 540-page book. I appreciated how the author covers works of art from the old masters to 20th-century artists and Impressionists like Manet and Degas.
Although biographies are included for each artist, the focus of the book is on their individual artistic techniques, materials, composition, and paint production. It tackles the often overlooked technical aspects of painting and includes large, detailed illustrations that help readers visualize the techniques being described.
It is a highly-technical read that may also serve as a reference guide or be used for research. It includes an expansive and detailed glossary of techniques as well.
A History of Pictures: From the Cave to the Computer Screen – David Hockney, Martin Gayford
What do you get when you pair a famous artist and a famous art critic and have them write a book? A poignant, educational, and colorful collaboration that dives deep into the minds of artists throughout time.
David Hockney and Martin Gayford’s book is a non-traditional take on art history. It explores art in a dialogue format, as though the reader were observing the pair give a lecture on the topic rather than reading it alone. The result is a bit unusual but succeeds in being a source of both information and entertainment that reads almost like a novel.
The book is made up of 360 pages with hundreds of gorgeous reproductions scattered throughout. The layout is clean and minimalistic which allows for greater emphasis to be placed on the artwork being discussed. It also highlights a wide variety of movements, styles, and methods.
I found this entire book to be a fresh and exciting way to learn about the history of art and would recommend it to young and emerging artists, students, and people who are simply passionate about art in all of its forms.
Women, Art, and Society (6th Edition) – Whitney Chadwick
It is no secret that historians have looked down upon women in art for centuries, ignoring their contributions and accomplishments in favor of famous male artists time and time again. Author Whitney Chadwick seeks to bring these overlooked women to the forefront in her book, Women, Art, and Society, originally published in 1996.
The book covers the experiences of female artists through the ages and addresses the misconception many historians have that women artists overcame their gender to produce great art. Themes of misogyny, feminism, race, class, and sexuality are explored through the lens of female artists.
There are over 300 colored illustrations and reproductions printed throughout the book’s 560 pages. I had never heard of many of the artists featured in this book, which made it a refreshing read that helped expand my understanding of the role of women in art history. I believe this book is perfect for students and female artists seeking inspiration from the women that came before.
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11:00AM, Thursday 27 October 2016
If foster parents are the unsung heroes of the care system, what about their children?
All this month, the Fostering Network has been highlighting the lesser-known role the youngsters play in helping some of society’s most vulnerable.
As part of Sons and Daughters Month, the charity has been promoting their role in welcoming foster children into new homes.
Maidenhead foster parents Angela and David Hedges have been working with the Royal Borough for more than a decade, welcoming about 16 placements into their home.
During this time the pair have also been raising their own son, Nathan, 10.
Speaking about why the couple had decided to take the plunge into the fostering system, Angela said: “I suppose it was for quite personal reasons at the time.
“We very much felt that because we hadn’t had children ourselves, we weren’t in the best position to offer the experience we would have been expected to be able to.
“But we were assured that we did have something to offer and so, from that, I think you just take it a bit at a time.”
The couple ended up going to fostering information evenings run by the borough before being approved to take on their first placement in May 2005.
Then, a year-and-a-half later, their son Nathan was born, about six weeks after that first placement had come to an end.
For the next two-and-a-half years, the couple didn’t take on any more foster children, finding that one of their own was enough to keep them occupied.
But they eventually returned to the fold, with Nathan playing an ever more important part.
“It’s been hard,” he said, when asked how he felt about having to regularly welcome new additions.
“Every time I get someone new to play with they move on. They can come in and be here for up to a year and then they’re gone.”
Adjusting to their new environment is usually the hardest part for new arrivals.
Even so, it’s rarely more than a couple of days before Nathan manages to break the ice.
He said: “After they’ve had a few days of crying because they’re new, they get used to it and they’re ready to start playing games.”
The sense is very much that Nathan himself is as much an integral part of the process in helping vulnerable children settle into their new surroundings as Angela and David themselves.
“Nathan is probably one of the most important parts of our fostering team, as a family,” Angela said.
“He does a lot more of the settling and the welcoming than we [David and I] do and it’s amazing how children are able to immediately settle into the routine we have.
“He is also the one who is able to make them feel the most at home.
“And he knows it too – it just wouldn’t be the same without him.”
As well as helping the foster children they take in, Angela also thinks it has helped mature Nathan beyond his 10 years.
She said: “He has gained empathy, he has gained resilience and I think he is much more selfless as a result.
“He has an additional maturity that I don’t think would have come otherwise.”
Despite the tireless work of families like the Hedges, finding enough foster parents remains a continuing problem for all local authorities, hence campaigns like the Fostering Network’s Sons and Daughters Month.
Cllr Natasha Airey, the Royal Borough’s cabinet member for children’s services, said: “Families like Angela’s work selflessly all year round to look after children and teenagers when they need some support.
“We are looking to recruit more foster carers and I encourage any one who is interested to pop along to an information evening and chat to people like Angela who are already doing the role.”
Visit www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk to find out more about Sons and Daughters Month.
W Information evenings for prospective new foster carers are due to be held on Wednesday, November 16, and Tuesday, December 13, in Maidenhead Town Hall, in St Ives Road, at 6.30pm.
For more details, visit www.rbwm.gov.uk
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The first thing you should know about compare and contrast essay is that it can be a really nice experience for those who have never written such type of academic paper before. Moreover, this task isn’t as complicated as it seems from the very beginning since you just need to follow some simple steps to cope with it.
Today we are going to reveal these steps so even if you don’t have any idea how to write a compare and contrast essay – keep on reading!
What is a compare and contrast essay?
Before going any further, let’s figure out what a compare and contrast essay is all about because it will help us understand whether we can cope with writing such academic papers or not. It means that your next step would be reading brief information which is presented below.
A compare and contrast essay is all about sharing your ideas on at least two topics that are very similar yet different in some ways. The main objective of this type of academic paper is to show whether these two subjects are alike or not, how they’re similar and different, what the major similarities and differences between them are, etc. So if you want to write a great paper – make sure you read our tips given below!
What should be done to cope with writing a compare and contrast essay?
As it was already mentioned above, firstly you need to gather some knowledge on both of the chosen topics which will be analyzed later on. It means that before you start writing anything at all from scratch) read everything you can discover about your chosen matter.
Having read all this information you should know what the basic similarities and differences between these two topics are so it would be a great advantage for you to write such a paper successfully. As soon as you’ve figured out what the major similarities and differences between your chosen topics are, it’s time to move further and start having fun with writing!
The best way to write a compare and contrast essay is to create an outline that will help you organize all of the ideas in a proper manner. At least it’ll make everything look much neater and more structured which can definitely give you some benefits when it comes to coping with such academic papers.
Now we’re at the point when we need to share our secrets on how to write a compare and contrast essay. As it was already mentioned above, the best way to cope with such type of academic paper is creating an outline (if you can’t handle even this task we recommend you to read some tips about it).
So, what should be done next?
This part of our guide will reveal all secrets concerning writing:
- An introductory paragraph for your compare and contrast essay;
- Body paragraphs which include several sentences for each of chosen topics;
- A conclusion that includes brief summarization.
You also need to take into account that an efficient introduction doesn’t mean that you should forget about all requirements concerning formatting style. At least you’re expected to use just one citation style when writing such a type of academic paper.
What are the requirements concerning formatting style?
Keep in mind that formal requirements must be followed when writing a compare and contrast essay. This type of academic paper is created according to MLA or APA formatting style which means you should use only one citation style throughout your entire work.
How to cope with an introduction for your compare and contrast essay?
As soon as you already know what the major similarities and differences between your chosen topics are, it’s time to create an introduction part of your paper. You should write this section very carefully because it’ll determine whether you’re going to write a good paper at all!
If you’re not sure how to write a successful introduction just follow our recommendations presented below:
- Remember that word limit plays a crucial role in writing a good compare and contrast essay. Thus, you should always give yourself a word count that must be followed.
- Your introduction should attract your reader’s attention to the main idea of this type of academic paper;
- Make sure that your introduction contains several sentences which will highlight both of chosen topics;
- It’s better to avoid using any reference sources while creating an introductory part for such types of academic papers.
How can you cope with body paragraphs?
Body paragraphs are responsible for elaborating all the ideas concerning what the major similarities and differences between selected topics consist in. This is why it’s very important to write these sections carefully otherwise, you’re going to fail to impress your readers!
What mistakes do students make while writing body paragraphs for compare and contrast essays?
Students often make the following mistakes:
- Paragraphs that contain no useful information or ideas;
- Highlighting major similarities and differences between topics but without giving any detailed explanation.
What should you do to avoid such mistakes?
There are several tips that can help you write efficient body paragraphs for your compare and contrast essay :
- Make sure that each of these sections consists from 4 to 5 sentences at least;
- Don’t forget about including a transitional sentence before mentioning both of chosen topics in order to create a smooth transition from the previous paragraph to this section. This way, it’ll be much easier for readers to identify commonalities and differences between the two subjects being discussed right now;
- Each sentence should focus only on one idea or similarity/difference;
- Remember that it’s much easier to argue for something than against. Thus, you should always try to find at least one advantage and disadvantage for each of chosen subjects;
- Don’t use personal experience because this type of academic paper is not an autobiography!
How many body paragraphs are expected?
You can choose any number of body paragraphs which depend on the volume of information concerning main similarities/ differences between your chosen topics. At least each section must consist of 4 sentences (but if you think that this number isn’t enough just add another paragraph). This means that at least there should be 4 paragraphs in total.
What about the conclusion for compare and contrast essay?
- It’s better to use a conclusion in order to remind your reader of the major similarities and differences you have already mentioned in your previous paragraphs;
- Don’t forget about providing answers to questions which were put in introduction. If such questions exist, this means that they must be answered at the end!
What else should you remember concerning writing conclusions?
Here are some other tips:
- Don’t include any new information or facts because it won’t be counted as proper academic content;
- Your conclusion shouldn’t consist of more than 1 paragraph and every section should contain only 1 idea/ sentence;
- Make sure that all references used within compare and contrast essay correctly reflect cited facts and ideas. Otherwise, you’ll get a negative mark for plagiarism.
How to cope with a conclusion for a compare and contrast essay?
It’s a good idea to check your conclusion before submitting your work. You can ask a friend or teacher who will be able to show you possible improvements. Also, make sure that every sentence within this section is relevant and belongs to major ideas/ differences mentioned previously in order to avoid any misunderstandings! If you want more tips on writing conclusions for such types of academic papers, feel free to read through other articles concerning this particular topic.
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The noun (and verb) rollback on Stack Exchange means to undo or reverse an edit. I'm not sure if there is a difference between the two, but that's how I understand it.
Recently, I posted the past participle rollbacked, in a comment, and after a bit I looked at it and realised I should have written rolled back.
The problem is that rollback is spelt as one word, so adding the suffix -ed was an automatic gesture. And if I think about it, backed is an adjective, and back is also a verb. Here's another example, double-click, is the past tense doubled-click or double-clicked?
Was I so wrong to write rollbacked?
Why should it have been rolled back (two words)?
Are there cases of compound nouns (and verbs) where either the first noun/verb or the second can be placed in the simple past tense with no changing in meaning? I can't think of any on the top of my head. | <urn:uuid:3cd160db-d68c-424d-a0e5-1605f75165f1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/106534/rollbacked-or-rolled-back-the-edit-and-what-about-double-click | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.968826 | 210 | 1.828125 | 2 |
Many people enjoy cookies as a snack at any time of the day. Some love them for breakfast because they contain a good quantity of calories. Others love them for an evening snack, and children enjoy cookies as a snack any time of the day. Buying cookies online can solve all your cookie needs, especially when you need them in bulk.
Today in this article, we will inform you about where you can buy cookies online to meet your need, either for your child’s birthday party celebration, for a snack, or as a gift to someone.
Why Buy Cookies Online
Maybe you have ever bought a pack of cookies at the shop near you and enjoyed eating them. But have you ever wondered where they come from and who bake them? There are many different types of cookies with different flavors and tastes depending on the baker’s style of baking and their interest.
The local supplier might fail.
Thanks to technology because the world has gone digital. Today you can shop for almost everything you need online. Well, bakers are not behind, too; they have come out and marketed their products online and brought them even closer to you.
Have you ever needed some cookies and gone to your nearest shop and the shopkeeper told you that there were no cookies? I bet you have ever had such an awkward situation. You don’t need to worry anymore because there is a way out.
It is cheaper to buy in bulk.
Anything you buy at the local shop is at a retail price; a packet of cookies at the shop will cost higher than when you buy it online. Buying cookies online can be directly from producers, and they will sell to you at a better price.
Secondly, you can buy as many cookies as you wish. Since cookies can last up to three weeks, you can comfortably shop enough for those three weeks and relieve yourself of the burden of walking to and from the shop every day.
Guarantee of the right product
The online market is regulated, and every seller must meet the required standards to be allowed to sell online. Many sellers are selling the same product, and each of them strives to give the best to their customers. This competition is healthy and increases the quality of the products.Buying cookies online guarantees quality and quantity because online effects are examined to ensure customers receive the correct item.
Also, buying cookies online from the producer gives you confidence that you will consume a safe snack.
How to Buy Cookies Online
The best way to Buy Best gourmet shortbread cookies is to google for the leading bakers and check the one near you, and they will reach you.
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The Ministry of Health wants a Bill that seeks to legalise abortion withdrawn from the Senate to facilitate further consultations and redrafting.
The ministry termed the Reproductive Health Bill, 2019 as “fundamentally defective” and called for its withdrawal.
“The Reproductive Health Bill, 2019 is fundamentally defective, is vague on the emotive technical issues of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and assisted reproductive technology (ART), needs to broaden its scope on reproductive health, and excludes principle constituencies of content and population,” Mercy Mwangangi, the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) told the Senate committee on Health yesterday.
The ministry said the provision on termination of pregnancy should be deleted since abortion is not permitted unless in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or the health of the mother is in danger.
“The proposed provisions in this part normalise abortion on demand contrary to the Constitution and the values the country,” Dr Mwangagi sad during the scrutiny of the Bill sponsored by Nakuru senator Susan Kihika.
“It introduces loophole for termination of pregnancy as a method of family planning.”
Dr Mwangangi said the opinion to determine a pregnancy is pathological to warrant termination.
The CAS reckons that the Bill seeks to transfer a highly technical output such as opinion to terminate pregnancy, to cadres of health care providers not proficient to make such a decision, a move that is not consistent with the Kenyan Medical Proficiency Training.
“Any health care provider can be trained to terminate a pregnancy, but an opinion to terminate a pregnancy is a complex decision that must be left to cadres competent to make that decision,” she said.
“In Kenyan training, this falls under medical practitioners and often necessitates a multi-disciplinary input, especially in crisis pregnancies,” she said.
Several lobby groups including the Catholic Parliamentarians caucus and the Kenyan Conference of Catholic Bishops have opposed the Bill arguing that provisions on termination of pregnancy are meant to provide a cover for abortion which is illegal in Kenya.
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|Arthur Bisguier, born 1929, is a US chess International Grandmaster. On March 18, 2005, the United States Chess Federation (USCF) proclaimed him "Dean of American Chess". He is believed to have played more people, of all standards, than any other grandmaster in history.|
He was taught chess at the age of four by his father, a mathematician. In 1944, aged 15, he was third at the Bronx Empire Chess Club. In 1946, aged 17, he came fifth in the U.S. Open at Pittsburgh, followed by seventh place in 1948. Later that year, he took the U.S. Junior Championship and was invited to the New York 1948-49 International Tournament.
In 1949, he retained the U.S. Junior Championship and also won the Manhattan C.C. championship. In 1950, he won the first of his three U.S. Open titles.
Army service interrupted his U.S. chess career during 1951-1953, but he played in the Helsinki Olympiad in 1952, amd later that year won the third annual Christmas tournament in Vienna with a 9-2 score and a 2680 performance rating.
After a poor performance in the U.S. Open in 1953, he entered the Philadelphia Candidates" Tournament for the U.S. Championship and came through with a first place finish and another over-2600 performance. His meteoric rise culminated with a winning score in the 1954 U.S. Championship. In 1956, he added the U.S. Open title to his U.S. championship. Most of his play after that was limited to U.S. events. He won National Opens in 1970 (jointly), 1974 and 1978. He won the Lone Pine tournament in 1973, second place in the internal tournament in Puerto Rico in 1969, first place in the first ever Grand Prix in 1980 and first place in the U.S. Senior Open in 1989, thus winning a U.S. championship at every age level of chess. He won the Senior Open again in 1997 and 1998.
For many years, Bisguier was hired to play in towns throughout the U.S. in order to give exhibitions and popularise chess and the USCF. For about 20 years, Bisguier was the representative they sent to a state for one or two days to play at a hospital or college or a prison, all so the public could get a chance to play the grandmaster and former U.S. champion. He said, "I was delighted to do it. I was very lucky to get so much out of chess. I tried to give something back." | <urn:uuid:2d77d7ad-c399-4940-8a03-866bcfd716c6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.mychess.de/Arthur_Bisguier_ChessWiki.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.983948 | 545 | 1.84375 | 2 |
Every person has an individual identity. Every person has an ideological stand. Every person has a different way of thinking. Every person has something that make him different than others. But it is true that we all think that whole world is thinking like us. And that is the start of injustice in our society.
Powerful sides of the world think that every people of the country thinks like them and they start to establish their thoughts in their country. Is it human nature? I don’t know. But I think if the ill-fated populations are powerful, they will do the same thing. Selflessness is now like a daydream. So, there was a small number of people, like, Hazrat Muhammad (SM), Gautam Buddha who work really selflessly. That’s why, they are the makers of the paths that we follow. We can’t deny that now-a-days humanitarians also has some intention for developing their situation. No one is selfless now.
Lawmakers see their own sake too. So, the thing which we say justice, is the reflection of lawmaker’s intention. They are not always thinking about you. You are in a chain. A developed country has a well educated society and practice of democracy make the development sustainable. But in developing and underdeveloped countries are lagging behind in education sector. Government don’t think about their education seriously not always. Because if the people become well educated, they will not able to establish their strong position in power. I think this is one of the major problems of spreading injustice in the society. It should be solved early for a better future.
I think if we know how injustice comes in our society, we will able to establish justice in our society. Proper justice is harmful for ruling the people. That’s why, the proverb came “Justice delayed, justice denied.” Our strong stand will eradicate injustice from our loving world. It is badly needed now. We should believe that we are different, no one is like me but our world will more peaceful, if we work together. This is the truth and the truth is beauty. | <urn:uuid:bac67762-e8d4-400f-a4b6-0b2bdb16dffc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.young-diplomats.com/harmony-of-differences/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.974087 | 442 | 2.359375 | 2 |
Ireland facts from all over
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Amusing Irish Facts
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Amusing Irish Facts
Ballygally Castle in County Antrim, currently a hotel owned by a major chain, is allegedly one of the most haunted places in the country. Lady Isobel Shaw, whose husband built the castle in 1625, is said to knock on doors at night and then disappear. While alive, Ms. Shaw was locked in her room by her husband and starved, until she leapt to her death from a window.
Ireland's top star in the sport of hurling is Sean Og O'Hailpin, who was born to an Irish father and Fijian mother on the tiny island of Rotuma, an isolated atoll about 400 miles north of Fiji. O'Hailpin, whose very Pacific appearance is a bit of an anomoly in Irish sports, has been declared "Hurler of the Year" and "Sports Personality of the Year" by RTE. He plays for the Cork County team.
A village known as "Dun Bleisce" recently won the right to change it's name back to an old-time local favorite. The town will now be called "Fort of the Harlot," as it was in the distant past. After a variety of names were used to describe the town over the years, the government christened it "An Dun," which translates simply into "The Fort," in 2003. But a recent petition by townspeople has prompted officials to put "the Harlot" back into the name. The historical harlot involved here may have simply been a powerful woman, and not a harlot in the modern sense of the word.
Late Show host David Letterman once described the uilleann pipes as "a sofa cushion hooked up to a stick."
On April 15th, Mike Morgan of County Donegal was crowned Irish National Surfing Champion after a two-day competition in the brutally cold waters off Easkey, County Sligo.
The longest place name in Ireland is Muckanaghederdauhaulia, in County Galway.
An odd Irish birthday tradition is to lift the birthday child upside down and give his head a few gentle bumps on the floor for good luck. The number of bumps should allegedly correspond to the child’s age plus one.
So long paddy wacker. Wooden truncheons, which have been carried by Irish police since the 1800s, will finally be phased out this year, and replaced by lightweight retractable batons. The truncheons, with notches, fancy carvings and names cut into them, were often passed down generations of gardai.
The original Guinness Brewery in Dublin has a 9,000 year lease on it's property, at a perpetual rate of 45 Irish pounds per year.
IRELAND FACT: A ROUGH HANGOVER CURE...I’ll just take the hangover, thanks: One traditional Irish cure for a hangover was to be buried up to the neck in moist river sand.
The island of Montserrat is sometimes called "The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean," and has a shamrock carved above the door of the governor's home, areas called Cork and Kinsale, and people with names like O'Garra and Riley. This is because the island was originally settled in 1633 by Irish-Catholics, who came from the nearby island of St. Kitts. (After a major volcanic eruption from 1995 - 2003, Montserrat is now partially open to tourism again.)
IRELAND FACTS: HANDMADE GOLF COURSE...County Mayo's Carne Golf Links, which was built between 1987 and 1993, was constructed mainly by farmers using hand spades and rakes. Read "Carne, A Northwestern Gem"
Celtic rock group the Pogues were originally called "Pogue Mahone," which translates into "kiss my a**" in Gaelic.
The "Oscar" statuette handed out at the Academy Awards was designed by Cedric Gibbons, who was born in Dublin in 1823. Gibbons emigrated to the US, and was considered MGM’s top set designer from the twenties right on through the fifties, working on over 1,500 films. Besides designing the coveted prize, Mr. Gibbons managed to win a dozen of them himself.
The Irish Academy of Engineers has recommended that a tunnel be built under the sea linking Ireland and Wales. The IAE has offered a futuristic vision of trains running at speeds of 150 mph between Rosslare and Fishguard, Wales. Currently, there is no financial backer for such a project.
Couples in Ireland could marry legally on St. Brigid's Day (February 1st) in Teltown, County Meath, as recently as the 1920’s by simply walking towards each other. If the marriage failed, they could "divorce'" by walking away from each other at the same spot, on St. Brigid’s day the following year. The custom was a holdover from old Irish Brehon laws, which allowed temporary marriage contracts.
One of the most popular radio shows in rural Ireland is still the weekly broadcast of local obituaries.
An old legend says that, while Christ will judge all nations on judgment day, St. Patrick will be the judge of the Irish.
The last witch in Ireland was supposedly Dame Alice Kytler, born in Kilkenny in 1280. All four of her husbands died, and she was accused of poisioning them. Today you can dine at Kytler's Inn in Kilkenny, which operates in her old home.
The word quiz was allegedly invented in the 1830’s by a Dublin theater owner named Richard Daly, who made a bet that he could make a nonsense word known throughout the city in just 48 hours. Legend says that Daly gave his employees cards with the word “quiz" written on them, and told them to write it on walls all over the city. Some historians argue that the word was already in use at this time, but most agree that it did not acquire it’s current definition – "to question or interrogate" – until sometime in the 19th century.
Facts About Old Ireland
Odd Irish Facts
- Achill Island is the largest island off Ireland’s coast. It’s 56 miles square, with dramatic landscape featuring wild cliffs and moors.
- The northern Spanish town of Santiago de Compostela is known as "el Dingle de Santiago" in memory of a journey that Irish religious pilgrims made there in medieval times.
- Killary Bay, on the Mayo-Galway border, is the only true fjord in Ireland. A fjord is a long, narrow inlet from the sea between high slopes.
- Ireland’s 15 principal railway stations are named after the leaders of the 1916 uprising.
- An “An Fáinne" is a lapel pin, worn by some fluent Irish speakers to invite others to speak to them in the traditional language.
- Director John Huston filmed the New Bedford, Massachusetts scenes in his 1956 movie "Moby Dick" in Youghal, County Cork.
- Famed Hollywood movie director John Ford was born Sean O’Feeney in 1894, in Spiddal, County Galway.
- The scenic “Wicklow Way" is the oldest and most popular hiking route in Ireland. Stretching from the Dublin suburb of Rathfarnham in a south-westerly direction toward the village of Clonegal, in County Carlow, the 25 year old public walking route is traversed by over 20,000 people each year.
- James Joyce once called Guinness stout "the wine of Ireland."
- Ireland has virtually no coal deposits, even though it’s just 60 miles from Wales, one of the world’s richest coal fields.
- Muhammad Ali has some Irish heritage. His great grandfather was born in Ennis, County Clare, and emigrated to Kentucky in the 1860s. There, he married an African-American woman. A son born to this couple also married and African-American woman, who gave birth to Ali's mother, Odessa Grady. She married a man named Cassius Clay, and the two moved to Louisville, where the future champ was born.
- Baileys Irish Cream which was launched in Ireland in the early seventies, is now the most popular liqueur in the world.
- Louth is the smallest county in Ireland; Cork is the largest.
- About 30% of the people in Australia are of Irish descent.
- Ireland is the world’s only country with a musical instrument for a national symbol: the harp.
- It’s not the custom in Ireland to wear green ties, hats or other green clothes on St. Patrick's Day. A sprig of shamrock in the coat lapel is the preferred display.
- One old Irish superstition holds that May is an unlucky month to get married in, because of its association with the Virgin Mary. This superstition seems to have lost its power, however, since May is now one of the most popular wedding months for Irish people.
- The Irish tricolor flag, created in 1848, was designed to reflect the country's political realities. Orange stands for Irish Protestants, green for Irish Catholics and the white stripe for the hope that peace might eventually be reached between them.
- The tallest identical twins ever born were the Knipe Brothers from Magherafelt in County Derry who were 7ft 2in. They were born in 1761.
- Actor Kenneth Branagh hails from Belfast.
- The red kite, an almost extinct species, will be reintroduced in County Wicklow Ireland in the fall of 2007. The red kite is a raptor that has been supported by special breeding and release programs in England. It has not been seen in Ireland since the 19th century.
- Ireland’s highest mountain is Carrantouhill, in County Kerry (3,445 feet).
- Trinity College in Dublin, which happens to be Ireland's oldest university, has famous alumni including Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker.
- Pop singer Christina Aguilera’s mother is Irish-American.
- Belleek Pottery will celebrate it’s 150th anniversary by reissuing 15 items from deep within it’s archives, including a 19th century Round Tower centerpiece.
- President Barack Obama’s maternal great, great, great grandfather Fulmuth Kearney came from Moneygall, in County Offaly. Mr. Kearney came to America in 1850. | <urn:uuid:8de99955-5a94-41a6-9472-e1d86bc0ff0b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ireland-fun-facts.com/ireland-facts.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.970217 | 2,310 | 2.3125 | 2 |
The service from Australia's Bureau of Meteorology provides real-time weather forecasts and observation reports. Data provide national summaries and local reports of temperature, precipitation, wind, barometric pressure, and significant weather events across Australia. The service can also provide text forecasts and warnings for Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory. UV index and agricultural reports are available, as well.
Weather APIs (Application Programming Interface) are used in developing various Climate, Meteorology or Weather Applications by programmers. Developers can search for a Weather API, sample source code and how-tos / tutorials for their Apps within our directory, whether paid, free or freemium.
This article features ProgrammableWeb's Top 10 Weather APIs, selected on a variety of metrics, including PW followers, GitHub and Twitter activity, and recent news. Our Top Weather and Climate APIs include but are not limited to, BloomSky, AccuWeather, Open Weather Map, and Weather Underground. | <urn:uuid:b9a0aadc-dd6c-46a4-969f-b02708f6683b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.programmableweb.com/api/australian-bureau-meteorology-rest-api | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.87647 | 196 | 2.171875 | 2 |
A selection of interesting exercises that will help to diversify literature lessons.
Writing an essay is a real challenge for many students. Sometimes it is quite difficult to express one’s own thoughts orally, let alone in writing. Especially if it interferes with one’s own “inner critic”, because of which the student fears that his thoughts will be devalued and ridiculed by adults.
Meanwhile, the skill of writing one’s own thoughts is extremely important in the process of developing thinking in general and creativity in particular.
How to teach students to express their own thoughts in an original, exciting, argumentative and witty way? We offer a selection of interesting exercises that will definitely be useful for language teachers and help to diversify lessons.
An essay about the person who impressed or changed his life for the better
Everyone in life has a person who influenced the formation of personality, became an example to follow or even one who had to see only once, but she was remembered for a lifetime for a certain good deed.
Principle of performance: Invite students to write an essay about a well-known person or stranger who pleasantly surprised them at one time. What kind of person was she, what did she remember and why did the student impress her.
This exercise helps students learn to analyze and express their thoughts on any topic, as well as effortlessly cultivates the understanding that doing good deeds is not difficult at all, but it is extremely important!
A letter to yourself in the past
Many famous and successful people write their own memoirs, in which they tell about their lives, the thorny path to success and share their own experiences. However, to write such memoirs it is not necessary to be famous or even an adult!
How it works: Invite students to remember their little ones and write a letter to themselves in the past: to make them want to tell their little one how to inspire, what to warn, or just analyze what each of them has already achieved. After all, at any age, each of us has our own achievements that we can be proud of!
In one of the previous materials, Letter to the Future: A Simple and Interesting Technique That Helps Achieve Goals and Casual Self-Analysis, we wrote about the exercise of writing a personal letter to the future in which to describe your dreams and goals, for example, next year. This exercise allows not only to analyze their own desires, but also to master the skill of goal setting and awareness of their own priorities for students and adults.
Using both of these exercises is a great way to introspect, develop critical and creative thinking.
Most students, especially junior and middle school students, enjoy making up a variety of stories. This exercise perfectly stimulates the development of creative thinking and imagination.
How it works: Write three random questions on the board and ask students to make up a story with a random plot. Prerequisite – the plot of the story should be based on fictional answers to questions suggested by the teacher.
The first example of questions:
- What is under the school building at a depth of one kilometer?
- How can this be used?
- What will change in 1000 years?
The second example of questions:
- What flew out the window?
- Why was she happy?
- What do they dream about?
Principle of execution:
For high school students, you can complicate the task by offering to write an essay in a certain style.
Noisy city. Autumn cold rain breaks down. People are in a hurry to hide in a warm and dry place. Others walk quietly under an umbrella. And only a homeless kitten sitting under a bench near the supermarket has nowhere to run. He froze and got completely wet.
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Mobile credentials allow you to authenticate a smartphone and let one use it as a key to open passages and access spaces and resources. The access control virtualization process transforms the physical keys, or badges, into mobile secure credentials that operate through the user's personal smartphone. This tecnology provides several economic and safety related advantages, in addition to the innumerable possibilities of developing smart solutions for all security needs.
HOW MOBILE CREDENTIALS WORK
The user receives the instructions to authorize his smartphone through a link contained, for example, in an email; he then downloads a dedicated App (Sofia Locks provides compatible Apps for iOS and Android), logs in by choosing a personal password, and he is ready to open all the gates for which authorization has been granted. Such simple interaction is also unrelated to where both the user and the manager who is taking care of his authorization are: the user's email address is all that is needed to deliver the virtual keys. Freedom from space and time constraints is the first advantage of access control virtualization, made possible by cloud technology, which transforms traditional solutions into services always available where and when they are needed.
MOBILE CREDENTIALS UNMATCHED SECURITY LEVEL
Traditional keys, such as badges, can be lost or copied, posing a serious threat to corporate security and secure perimeters. Mobile credentials significantly increase security, solving all problems related to traditional access methods:
- Credentials cannot be copied
- Credentials are tied to the device on which they are authorized, they cannot be transferred to others
- Credentials are always under the control of the manager and can be deactivated at any time with immediate effect
- Credentials can be defined according to time plans
- The access map of each credentials set can be modified according to requirements, adding or removing gates
- Accesses are registered and the updated log is always available to the manager
- Mobile credentials can be integrated with other digital services to increase security and flexibility
Mobile credentials are impossible to copy and always under manager's control. They are also associated with the user's personal device, which he will hardly lend to third parties.
Sofia Lock's access control solutions
Sofia Locks offers professional cloud access control systems.
- Plug & play, compatible with any operating system, installs in a snap
- Simple and intuitive interfaces for users and managers
- Mobile app for iOS and Android
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When Religion Goes Bad
The French mathematician Blaise
Pascal once said, “People never do evil so cheerfully as when they do
it in the name of God.” Indeed, religion can become a platform for
all sorts of actions and attitudes that are immoral and hurtful.
Mark 12:38-40 Jesus indicts the religious leaders of his generation
for such oppressive evil. In their case, they were secretly devouring
the income of widows, the most vulnerable in their society, all the
while maintaining pretence of religiosity in public. One need only to
consult the annals of church history to find other examples of such
behavior. In the fourth century, the followers of Arius concocted
stories of verbal abuse, violence and even murder to try to discredit
Athenasius. Under the guise of service to God, these critics slandered
a godly person with whom they disagreed.
episode about the widow’s offering (12:41-44) serves as an example of
his indictment against the scribes. Although we tend to read the
widow’s offering as an example of extravagant devotion (and indeed it
is that), just as much it is further proof of how the scribes have
devoured the income of widows. This poor widow with only two copper
coins is in such a condition, presumably, precisely because of the
actions of the scribes. People need look no further than the temple
courts themselves for evidence of Jesus’ criticism. Because she gave
out of her poverty, she gave more than everyone else. But she gave out
of her poverty because of the injustice of the scribes.
12:38-44 serves to warn followers of Jesus today of the subtle
temptations to use their faith as a cloak for oppression and evil.
Once in the church I serve, I caught a church member using our
congregation’s phone directory to make sales contacts. When
confronted about it, he protested that he was just trying to
“fellowship” with church members, but later he reluctantly admitted
to using the phone directory in a way inappropriate to its purpose.
This is a small example, but an important one, because it illustrates
just how tempting it can be to exploit the rich resources of our
faith for personal gain.
Sermon brief provided by Timothy Peck, Pastor, Life Bible
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9. The issue of multiple strokes and continuing current
Up to this point, only a flash having a single stroke has been considered. These are rare. According to (‘IGRE TB 549 (2013). a typical negative cloud-to-ground flash is composed of three to five strokes (leader/return stroke sequences), with typical interstroke intervals of some tens of milliseconds. The largest number of strokes in a flash reported in clause 2.5 ofCIGRE TB 549(2013) is 26 strokes, although no upper limit has been established. Annex A5.4 of MIL-STD-464 [B 19] describes an extreme multi-surge environment consisting of a 200 kA 6/69 first stroke followed by twenty-three 50 kA 3/35 subsequent strokes spaced 10 ms to 200 ins apart.
Flash strokes do not always occur in the same place. According to 2.7 ofCIGRE TB 549 (2013), one-third to one-hall of all lightning discharges to earth, both single- and multiple-stroke hashes, strike ground at more than one point with the spatial separation between the channel terminations being up to many kilometers. Clause 2.7 of CIGRE TB 549 (2013) talks about strikes to ground, and it is not clear if this observation also applies to strikes to towers. The worst case is to assume that all strokes hit the tower.
Figure 10 illustrates the case of multiple flashes, and also includes continuing current (which can last from a millisecond to hundreds of milliseconds).
Annex A5 .4 of MI L-STD-464- I 997 shows an extreme case where a first stroke can transfer 10 C, a subsequent stroke can transfer 2.5 C. and continuing current can transfer 200 C (400 A for 0.5 s).
Depending on the interval between strokes and the thermal time constant of a device, the thermal energy due to the strokes might accumulate in the device, which could impact its functionality. This view is supported in a paper by Sargent Ct at. [B23] in which halfof a set of 18 mm MOV samples subjected to multi-surge burst 8/20 surges at rated current showed signs of damage; whereas the other halfof the samples tested with a single 8/20 surge at rated current repeated at intervals of 60 s or more showed no damage. Analysis of the failed samples showed cracking and alteration of the material near the surge current conduction channel. Examination of this material suggested that local hot spots formed when a current pulse was passed through the MOV. The material in these hot spots likely resulted from a plasma formed during the current pulse, which rapidly cooled afterwards due to heat conduction to the surrounding ZnO grains. Creation of the altered material was thought to require a local temperature around 1000 °C. which would occur if the pulse energy was concentrated in about 2°/s of the MOV volume. This is an important observation, because a calculation of the energy absorbed in the multi-surge burst test showcd that the temperature rise of the MOV would have been 231 °C if the temperature distribution were uniform, much less than the temperature thought to have caused the damage.
In another multi-surge burst test. Rousseau et al. (1322] subjected an MOV to sixty 20 kA 8/20 surges spaced 60 s apart, with no failure. But when the same type of MOV was subjected to as few as five 20 kA 8/20 surges spaced 50 ms apart, failure occurred.
In addition to forming hot spots, an MOV can fail by surface flashover, as noted in a paper by Darveniza and Merccr [B4]. Surface flashover can occur due to plasma generation. manufacturing defects of the MOV.IEEE Std C62.55-2020 pdf free download.
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One of the most amazing things about altcoins is that no one knows exactly how many there are.
This is an incredible fact with all the firepower of the computer and the plethora of marketing and branding surrounding altcoins and crypto.
The miners and creators of these coins are clamoring for new coins to be released – some of which will change the world, while others will have no use.
Separating the wheat from the chaff is by far the most difficult aspect of investing in cryptocurrency.
Coinmarketcap.com lists 9,425 coins. More than all the fiat currencies in the world combined. It’s hard to believe that the only cryptocurrency available 13 years ago was Bitcoin. Every sector of the economy now has a cryptocurrency.
These cryptocurrencies are geared towards using blockchain technology to transform a wide range of industries, from finance and healthcare to energy, data storage, machine learning, payments on social media, sourcing and logistics to content ownership.
How can this happen when there are already so many cryptocurrencies?
There are a variety of cryptos, each with a unique set of features. We see so many cryptocurrencies because they all use existing underlying blockchain technology. As a result, you can generate different digital currencies for different purposes using the same platform as your base.
Cryptocurrencies are digital coins that you can exchange for real-world currencies. We can use them like traditional fiat – like a store of value.
Some serve this purpose – others are for people who need a utility to work with their altcoins. It is a collection of cryptocurrencies under development as a system. These can be used and built on top of an existing blockchain. For example, one network that has enabled the creation of token currency using its own protocols is Ethereum.
What we call application or platform cryptocurrencies are the other main source of cryptocurrency. The developers have also built them in addition to the currently used utility currencies. Many altcoins have been launched using Ethereum blockchain technology, for example.
The proliferation of altcoins is simply due to the fact that no one is in charge of this blockchain technology. However, you can create your own play money if you know enough about how it works.
Satoshi Nakamoto, the supposed creator of Bitcoin, was the first to use blockchain technology to create a coin. But it wasn’t long before other programmers understood and realized that they too could use the same technology to create a superior “version” of this new “Bitcoin”.
Ultimately, professionals like Charlie Lee, a former Google programmer, helped establish Litecoin, one of the first altcoins. He was not the only one. Others who were trying to create something comparable or better then followed suit.
Bitcoin and a few other altcoins have been hugely successful, which is why there are so many cryptocurrencies. But, remember, when Bitcoin was first introduced, not many people were interested. People ignored it or didn’t bother to look at it because it was thought to have no intrinsic value.
However, its value has increased over time. As recently as early 2017, Ethereum was considered virtually worthless. However, even those who bought the Ether cryptocurrency saw colossal gains.
In 2017 Bitcoin and other altcoins exploded in popularity. At its all-time high, Bitcoin reached around $20,000 per BTC. Everyone understood what was happening. Cryptocurrency was the new holy grail of investing. Everyone wanted to come in.
Another reason for the rise of new cryptocurrencies is “forking”. Although the fork is not the main cause of the wealth of various cryptocurrencies, it does play a role. For example, at least four known cryptocurrencies that “spun off” from Bitcoin – Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Gold, and Litecoin make up this group.
If you’re interested in Litecoin, you’ll want to check out Litecoin Cash (ETH). Even newer cryptocurrencies are forced to invent new ones. A good example is Zcash, which resulted in Zclassic (ZCL) and then a double fork between ZCL and Bitcoin, which led to Bitcoin Private (BTC).
The growing demand for cryptocurrencies is driven by the inherent nature of innovation and the human need to continually improve. Take the example of the 3.4 million applications available from providers like Apple or Google. There are many, but many of them do the same thing. Imagine a music streaming application, for example. There are hundreds of them, not just one. Then, of course, we have our favorites and our enemies. However, new ones are always being created, hoping to be the next best thing.
That’s what it’s like to use cryptocurrencies. More and more smart contracts are being developed, even though they all work the same way. All the coin developers do is change a few things about the protocol and then claim to have the next breakthrough platform for smart contracts.
Smart contracts will thrive on the Ethereum platform. There are now a multitude of media using the same type of token and network. Ethereum is being overtaken by competitors including NEO (the Chinese Ethereum), Cardano (the Japanese Ethereum), Stellar (the Stellar Blockchain), and EOS (the EOS Blockchain).
Another factor in the proliferation of cryptocurrencies is the boom in ICOs. Following the success of some of these token sales, cryptocurrency designers and developers hope to follow these releases.
The lack of regulatory oversight in the ICO ecosystem has made this process even simpler. They will market these initial coin offerings as cryptocurrency tokens on exchanges like Bittrex. Mastercoin was the first coin to be offered for sale in 2013. After the successful public sales of Ethereum, NXT, IOTA, and Stratis, among others, other cryptocurrencies soon followed in their wake.
There have been ICOs in the financial sector, in the supply and logistics, gambling and insurance sectors – to name a few. Inevitably, this use in a wide range of applications will lead to a massive increase in the number of cryptocurrencies.
While developers have built ICOs on Ethereum’s host platform, many more are creating their own blockchains and launching their own independent ICOs.
Network transactions are based on the native currency of each country. Accordingly, if a thousand ICOs are successful, there will be an equal number of cryptocurrencies. So there’s no need to worry as many more haven’t made it past the planning stage.
Having many cryptocurrencies is not necessarily a negative thing. However, the contribution of each altcoin to society is the most critical factor.
For some, speculation is the primary purpose of their existence. Most speculative coins will go bankrupt when the bubble collapses if that is the driving force behind them. The audience may adopt none or only a few ideas.
Back to the birth of the Internet, who could have predicted the success of Google, Apple, Amazon or Facebook?
This is where we are with altcoins right now.
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A tropical oasis has blossomed inside Manhattan’s concrete jungle. Greenery NYC recently unveiled the city’s largest public living green wall in Korean beauty brand Innisfree’s flagship store in Union Square earlier this month. Lush, textured, and evergreen, the beautiful 1,820-square-foot wall grows nearly 10,000 plants with eleven different tropical varieties that can be enjoyed year-round.
Korean beauty brand Innisfree prides itself on its use of natural materials and is no stranger to the use of green walls in their shops. The living wall at this new Union Square location, however, is at a much larger scale than the company typically handles. Measuring 76 feet in length and 24 feet in height, this lush living wall of plants fills up an entire wall and is equipped with a custom-designed irrigation system that minimizes water use and maintenance.
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