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Who Experiences Homelessness?
Homelessness impacts more men than women, and it impacts them differently. Domestic violence is the number one cause of homelessness for women, while men are more likely to experience chronic homelessness. Women often have young children — and nearly half of all homeless are under the age of 25. A disproportionate number are indigenous, or born overseas. Facing barriers to things like employment and private rental, or lacking in strong social support networks place people at a higher risk of homelessness. This is why specialised community supports are a vital part of addressing the issue.
116,000 people are homeless
59% are male and 41% female
60% of those affected are under 35
20% are indigenous & 46% are born overseas
Where Do People Stay?
Although rough sleeping is a growing issue across Australian communities, the most common way that people experience homelessness is ‘severely overcrowded’ dwellings, and moving around between other kinds of insecure accommodation. This journey is often unsafe, and creates new risks for the health and wellbeing of those effected.
7% are rough sleeping, often for a short time
15% are boarding and couch surfing
18% are in supported accommodation
44% are in overcrowded dwellings
What Leads to People Becoming Homeless?
Homelessness is complex, with each person having a different journey. Homelessness is often the end point to a series of life events, and the people who are homeless are not who you may think.
Domestic violence and a the lack of affordable housing are the single largest contributors to homelessness. Other contributors include poor mental health, family breakdown, debt, poverty, leaving state care, or leaving prison.
13% suffer from mental illness
14% sudden loss of employment
34% escaping domestic violence
54% unable to afford housing
What StreetSmart is Doing to Help
We fundraise and support grassroots projects that tackle homelessness. These smaller organisations provide vital frontline services, but struggle with a lack of resources. In close collaboration with the sector, we raise funds to support the development of innovative projects, and seek to address gaps in funding.
Because homelessness is complex, we support a range of services – from people in crisis, supporting people into housing, and seed-funding good ideas that help create pathways out of homelessness. Community organisations are an important part of our social safety net, and in collaboration with individuals, business and corporate partners our mission is to lend a helping hand.
There are lots of specialist organisations that work to end homelessness, and assist our understanding of how to end it. The facts and figures you find on the StreetSmart website are compiled from these key sources.
Homelessness in the news – latest articles and reports
Homelessness Australia is the national peak body for homelessness in Australia.
The Australia Institute of Health and Welfare publish reports and data on homelessness services in Australia.
The Council to Homeless Persons is the peak body representing organisations and individuals in Victoria.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates homelessness in its Census of Population and Housing
Without a Home ABC Fact Check and RMIT University Social and Global Studies Centre
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Ugljan is the largest village on the island and is situated on its northwestern side, 11 km from Preko. It is divided into nine hamlets (Čeprljanda, Lučino Selo, Batalaža, Sušica, Gornje Selo, Muline,Guduće, Fortoština, Varoš) that lie between many idyllic coves and colorful ports.
The economy is based on agriculture, wine growing, olive and fruit plantations, fishing and tourism. Monuments from the Early Roman period, Villa rustica, late antique mausoleum, remains of the old Christian basilica and monumental oil mill from the 2nd century AD in the cove of Muline, testify to the early human presence in this area and make this village most popular for visitors.
Those who like swimming will be amazed by the beautiful sandy beaches, the loveliest of which are those in the coves of Ćinta, Mostir and Južnja Luka. There are several restaurants in Ugljan that offer domestic cuisine in beautiful Mediterranean surroundings.
There is an ancient Franciscan monastery of St. Jerome from 1430 with simple Gothic church from 1447. The cloister has interesting Roman columns.
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The Economist Magazine - Get Ready for the Phoenix 01/9/88
The World Finiancial System - Fiat Currency
The history of Fiat Money, by it's very design is one of failure. In fact, every fiat currency since the Romans in the first century has ended in devaluation and collapse. The only aspect of fiat currencies that have stood the test of time is the inability of political systems to prevent the devaluation and debasement of this toilet paper money by letting the printing presses run wild.
No one notices the slow death of a fiat currency, but one thing we do know, is that they all die. So far in the world we have seen just over 3800 fiat currencies and they have all become worthless. Meanwhile, honest money, gold, silver, or anything not created by man, still holds value; just as it held value thousands of years ago.
Prominent World Oligarchy Leaders and Central Bankers
have been promoting a Fiat world-currency scheme, preparing for a united cashless world currency using RFID and they are confident that the groundwork has been sufficiently laid to achieve the goal. Former President and current Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev has been among the most vocal supporters.
At a G-8 meeting, he actually pulled a “united future world currency” coin out of his pocket bearing the words “unity in diversity.” Then, he explained to the audience that it “means they’re getting ready.
If the U.S. dollar is being devalued so rapidly, then why does it sometimes increase in value against other global currencies? Well, it is because everybody is recklessly printing money now. The truth is that it is not just the U.S. Federal Reserve which has been printing money like there is no tomorrow but out of control money printing has also been happening in the UK, in the EU, in Japan, in China and in India.
There are times when one particular global currency will fall faster than the others, but the reality is that they are all being rapidly devalued. Unfortunately, this is a recipe for a global economic nightmare.
Right now you can almost smell the panic as it rises in global financial markets. Investors all over the world are racing to get out of paper and to get into hard assets. Just about anything that is "real" and "tangible" is hot right now. Agricultural commodities have exploded in price over the past year. Many investors are even gobbling up art and other collectibles.
Paper Money is No Longer considered to be Safe
and all over the globe investors are watching all of the reckless money printing that has been going on and they are becoming alarmed. An increasing number of investors and financial institutions are putting their wealth into hard assets that are real and tangible in an effort to preserve their wealth.
These 6 charts show how central banks all over the globe have been recklessly printing money over the last 30 years.
Monetary unions, where a collection of national governments surrender their power over money to international institutions, are popping up around the world. In recent decades, there has been a declining number of currencies as more countries abandon their own currencies to use a multinational currency, such as the euro.
Africa already contains a patchwork of regional supranational currencies, including one in West Africa, another in Central Africa, and a group of countries that use the South African Rand. A plan to introduce a continental currency - sometimes referred to as the “afro” - controlled by the already existing African Union’s African Central Bank.
In Asia, calls for a regional monetary union are growing stronger. Arabian nations, through the Gulf Cooperation Council, are planning their own common currency right now. In closer proximity to the United States, a group of Caribbean nations formed the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. All use the East Caribbean dollar.
More recently, a number of leftist Latin American regimes created the SUCRE under the leadership of socialist despot Hugo Chavez. And a South American currency is currently in the works. Significant numbers of nations have also unilaterally abandoned their own currencies and switched to the dollar, such as Ecuador and El Salvador.
In Europe, while not officially joining the Eurozone, numerous small countries have also switched to the euro and this is exactly what many proponents of a global fiat currency are promoting as a means to that end. Once there are fewer currencies and the principal of supranational currency is established, such as has already occurred with the euro, it becomes easier to simply merge them.
At recent G20 confabs, the centralization of the world’s monetary system has indeed been a hot topic. Headlines around the world announced - boldly and with good cause - the imminent arrival of a “new world order,” a global currency, a world central bank, and a planetary monetary-policy regime.
A G20 declaration for example, states, “We have agreed to support a general SDR allocation which will inject $250 billion into the world economy and increase global liquidity.” In simpler terms, printing international fiat money.
No strategy for dramatic, unpopular change would be complete without a public media campaign. So, of course, among the prominent voices throwing their weight behind a global fiat currency and a global central bank are some of the most influential media outlets in the world. The Economist wrote an article saying, “This means a big loss of economic sovereignty, but the trends that make the [new hypothetical global currency] so appealing are taking that sovereignty away in any case.”
The New York Times took up the issue with a piece from prominent Council on Foreign Relations insider and global central bank promoter Jeffrey Garten calling for a “global Fed.” After praising the development of various unconstitutional institutions in the United States, most notably the Federal Reserve, Garten wrote, “The world needs an institution that has a hand on the economic rudder when the seas become stormy. "It needs a global central bank.”
A Newsweek article entitled “We Need a Bank of the World,” Garten claimed, “The financial crisis is global, and only an International Central Bank can deal with it.” The piece called for world leaders to “begin laying the groundwork for establishing a Global Central Bank” because “the Fed no longer has the capability to lead singlehandedly.” Garten stated in Businessweek.
“If critics could suspend the hyperventilating for a few minutes, they’d realize a Global Central Bank is becoming a necessity in today’s complex, interconnected world economy.” Meanwhile, the Washington Post ran a story praising the International Monetary Fund’s transformation into a bank of the world. “Bowing to a new economic world order, the IMF would grant fresh powers to the likes of China, India and Brazil.
It would have vastly expanded authority to act as a global banker to governments rich and poor,” wrote Post staff writer Anthony Faiola. “And with more flexibility to effectively print its own money, it would have the ability to inject liquidity into global markets in a way once limited to major central banks.”
The article also mentioned “the IMF’s transformation into a veritable United Nations for the global economy” and quoted various experts praising the developments. World money, with a world central bank, seems a next logical step,” wrote Wall Street Journal editor emeritus Robert Bartley.“ The world elite is on a mission. Its plan to impose a global fiat monetary regime on humanity is well under way.
With the onset of the global financial crisis, which interestingly enough was largely brought on by an asset bubble caused via currency manipulation by the United States’ version of a central bank - the Federal Reserve - international authorities have become increasingly vocal about the supposed need for a world fiat currency controlled by a single World Central Bank.
The United Nations and the International Monetary Fund are the most prominent among them. And both of these Quasi-Governmental Institutions have recently issued reports blasting the dollar and calling for a World Fiat Currency. “A New Global Reserve System, one that no longer relies on the United States dollar as the single major reserve currency. “The dollar has proved not to be a stable store of value, which is a requisite for a stable reserve currency.”
The new UN report said that the IMF should be given the authority to print its own fiat currency, claiming that the new system “must not be based on a single currency or even multiple national currencies but instead, should permit the emission of international liquidity — such as [Special Drawing Rights] — to create a more stable global financial system.” SDRs are “assets” issued by the IMF with a value currently based on multiple national fiat currencies.
Over the last 30 years virtually the entire world has developed a great love affair with fiat currency... This is not by accident but rather it is by design with Communist Russia being conspicuously absent from the mix. Make no mistake the World Financial System is preparing all Nations for a new Global currency. One that will be controlled by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) based on a digital Gold format as a "Cashless Fiat Currency". The International Monetary System will use every “crisis as a opportunity” for “a new global currency issued by a global central bank.”
Next up: The Federal Reserve System
The UN Plot to Confiscate Civilian Weapons - Weapons Control, your Choices and your Responsibilities
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Germany's quiet economic revolution shows strain
Rising real wages and consumption have boosted German growth without a corresponding increase in productivity, generating headwinds for economic growth and corporate profitability for years to come, argue analysts at Natixis, the French investment bank.
Largely unnoticed by global markets, Germany has undergone a profound shift in its economic model in recent years that has sown the seeds of deteriorating competitiveness and declining business investment that suggests the eurozone’s largest economy will struggle to replicate its pre-global crisis growth rates.
Germany accounts for 29% of euro-area GDP, reflecting the weight of the German economy on the rest of the eurozone. Largely thanks to base effects and weak German exports, the IMF forecasts the eurozone to outgrow Germany as soon as 2015 (see graph below).
The German economy marginally avoided a recession in Q1 2013, after posting only 0.1% growth, while 2012 saw Europe’s largest economy grow by 0.9 %.
Sylvain Broyer, head of economics at Natixis, says Germany’s post-global-crisis growth potential is wavering amid challenging demographic and labour market trends.
“The problems in Germany are the demographics: the country’s population is shrinking and potential growth is very difficult to hold at the current level,” he says. “There was a positive boost on potential growth due to the reform drive of the last decade, but that’s over and now it will be difficult for Germany to compensate the demographic trends with more reforms.”
However, the knock-on effect from rising real wages and declining labour productivity appears to be weighing negatively on economic growth and corporate profitability, according to a report by Natixis.
The bank notes that rapid real-wage growth has outperformed labour productivity growth, and has brought with it a rapid decline in corporate profitability since 2010, a 2% decline in Germany’s market share in global trade and a slowdown in employment growth since 2011.
“Real wages are rising faster than labour productivity; profitability and competitiveness are deteriorating; business investment is declining; exports are stagnant; growth is driven by household demand; asset prices are rising,” states a report by Natixis.
“The question is whether this new growth model is worrying for Germany; how soon will we see the negative effects of this model on market shares, capital accumulation and employment? The most worrying part for Germany is the rapid loss of profitability due to the fact that real-wage growth is markedly higher than productivity growth.”
However, despite calls for a hike in German consumption to boost exports from the periphery, the increase in German consumption is unlikely to have a positive impact on the rest of the euro-area, given the structural nature of the eurozone debt crisis, according to Broyer.
“The relativity of Spanish, Italian or Portuguese exports to German GDP and German domestic demand is very low, although it’s better to have good consumption than weak consumption, but it’s not the way out of recession for the periphery,” he says.
The latest results of Euromoney’s Country Risk Survey signals rising German risk perception, after analysts downgraded the country’s economic assessment for the ninth consecutive quarter (see graph below).
Germany’s economic score fell 0.4 points in Q2 2013 and by one point year-on-year, as analysts downgraded four of the country’s economic indicators, bar government finances.
Its deteriorating economic fundamentals have left the country’s overall risk assessment falling by three points since June 2010 (see graph below).
With an ECR score of 80.9 and a global rank of 13, Germany is now perceived to be riskier than Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands. Germany’s deteriorating risk assessment means the sovereign was the third-worst AAA performer in the survey year-on-year and is the second-riskiest AAA sovereign, after neighbouring Austria.
Nicolas Firzli, director-general at the World Pensions Council and one of ECR’s expert contributors, attributes Germany’s riskier dynamics to under-investment in public infrastructure.
“Germany has invested 30% less in public infrastructure in GDP terms than the US and the EU average,” he says. “Germany has now reached a point where it probably has nearly exhausted its growth by labour cost-cutting and aggressive-deregulation potential.
“The delayed appearance of this infrastructure bottleneck comes at the worst possible time for Germany and the rest of the European Union.”
Firzli adds: “Tellingly, DIW Berlin, the country’s leading economic research institute, published a particularly harsh report last month showing how the country’s lack of investment in modern railroads, energy infrastructure and social housing in the past 10 years may have a very negative impact on the ability of Germany’s economy to grow.”
The core tenets of the study are summarized by Marcel Fratzscher: Investment for More Growth: An Agenda for Germany’s Future.
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The picture to the left is a vase made with the following...
- Old milk jar
- Hemp string
- Hot glue gun
- Craft paint in your favorite color
- Any variety of flowers that suit your fancy
Use the hot glue gun to wrap the jar with the hemp string. If you don't like the color of the string then you can paint the string (after you have glued it on the jar). Fill the jar with water and put your favorite flower in it. If your jar has a wider opening then you can put some fertilizer and herb seeds. Once the herbs grow you can use then for cooking.
The US Federal Trade Commission explains terms you will see when shopping for recycled products.
- If a label says "Recycled," the package must also tell you exactly how much of the product is recycled unless the product contains 100 percent recycled materials.
- "Recycled" products are made from materials that have been recovered from discarded items. These items are then (1) melted down; (2) pulverized, crushed, or ground up; or (3) rebuilt, reconditioned, or remanufactured. Items such as glass, metal, newspaper, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans typically fit into (1) or (2). Items such as used auto parts, printer cartridges, and some appliances fit into category (3). Products in the (3) category must state that their recycled content came from rebuilt, reconditioned, or remanufactured parts if it is not obvious that it contains used parts.
- "Post-consumer" material comes from previously used consumer or business products, such as plastic bottles, glass containers, aluminum cans, and newspapers. Therefore, if you buy copy paper that ways "50% post-consumer material," you know that half of the content is from recycled substances.
- "Pre-consumer" material is manufacturing waste. A plastic bottle manufacturer, for example, may collect and recycle the pieces of plastic trimmed off during manufacturing and recycle them into making other bottles.
- Product labels that claim the item or packaging uses less material or has less waste is only meaningful if exact information is provided. For example, "uses 35 percent less waste than our previous package" tells you much more than "35 percent less waste."
- Claims on product labels that say "environmentally friendly," "eco-safe," or similar statements are too vague to be meaningful. You need specific information on how or why the product is good for the environment and how to evaluate the claims.
- When you do buy products, make sure you buy those that are in containers or packaging that you can recycle in your area. A product label may say "recyclable," but if the item is not collected in your area or you have no way to recycle it, then it is not "recyclable" for you.
Other ways to green your life...
- Buy earth friendly garden products.
- Use earth friendly cleaning products, recycled toilet paper, napkins etc.
- Buy fruits and vegetables from farms or farmers markets and organic foods.
- Buy body, face and hair products that are organic (vegan friendly).
- Buy office paper made with recycled content.
- Buy organic cotton clothes and bed sheets.
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William Hogarth: Painter, Engraver, and Philosopher. Essays on the Man, the Work, and the Time. 4—The Painter's Progress [4/9]
[George A H Sala]
Essay, Biography, Serial
Claims that the philosophy of satirists is 'properly of the inductive order'. They 'owe but little to inspiration. They can move the world with the lever of wit, but they must have a fulcrum of fact. [...] Without facts, facts to reason upon, their arguments would be tedious and pointless' (567).
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Dr. Martin Capages has written an excellent new book entitled Why the Green New Deal is a Bad Deal for America. He very effectively deconstructs the “Green New Deal.” He kindly asked me to write the Foreward for the book, so I am posting a slightly revised version here.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is only the latest, in a long line of politicians, to use climate change as an excuse for world government and global control of production, distribution and exchange of goods and services, aka socialism. The global warming (or climate change, if you prefer) scare has been inexorably tied to socialism since it was conceived in the late 1980s by Maurice Strong (see the details of what Strong did in Christopher Booker’s article on him in the 5 December 2015 issue of The Telegraph, link). In short, he became the founding director of the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) and later, in 1992, he created the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change has dominated (some would say “dictated”) the global climate change agenda ever since. In 2015, the then Executive Secretary of the body, Christiana Figueres, said this:
“This is the first time in the history of mankind that we are setting ourselves the task of intentionally, within a defined period of time to change the economic development model that has been reigning for at least 150 years, since the Industrial Revolution.” (link)
Christine Stewart, the Canadian Minister of the Environment said to the editors and reporters of the Calgary Herald in 1998:
“No matter if the science of global warming is all phony … climate change [provides] the greatest opportunity to bring about justice and equality in the world.” (link)
Former Senator Timothy Wirth, who later became the Undersecretary of State for Global Affairs in the Clinton-Gore administration, said the following in 1992 at the UN Earth Climate Summit in Rio de Janeiro:
“We have got to ride the global warming issue. Even if the theory of global warming is wrong, we will be doing the right thing in terms of economic policy and environmental policy.” (link)
Thus, global warming/climate change is not a scientific issue, it is an economic and political one. By speculating that climate change is man-made, through our carbon dioxide emissions, and dangerous, the politicians can claim that to save the planet we must form a global governmental body to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and “save the planet.”
However, whether climate change is mostly natural or mostly man-made, is less important than the rate of the change and whether it is dangerous. The rate of global warming over the past 150 years is less than one degree Celsius (1.8°F) per 100 years, this is not alarming and, if anything, it appears to be slowing down in recent decades (Fyfe, et al., 2016) and Javier (2019). Further, our oceans, which cover 70% of the Earth’s surface, provide an upper limit on the Earth’s average surface temperature of around 30 degrees C according to studies by MIT atmospheric physicists Newell and Dopplick(Newell & Dopplick, 1979).
So, a climate catastrophe is not headed our way anytime in the next few hundred years, we do have plenty of time to study the matter. According to a study of the Earth’s climate history by Christopher Scotese and the Paleomap Project, at the University of Texas (Scotese, 2015), the average global surface temperature of the Earth over the past 500 million years is about 20 degrees C (68°F). This is over five degrees warmer (9°F) than today, thus we are in an unusually cold period in the Earth’s history. In the past, the Earth’s average surface temperature has been as warm as 28 degrees C (82°F), during these times dinosaurs roamed over the continent of Antarctica and palm trees grew on the North Slope of Alaska, while equatorial temperatures remained about the same as today.
Characterizing the current warming as an urgent and impending crisis is silly considering the scientific evidence we have today. There is no need to remove national boundaries, form a global government and abandon capitalism to “save the world.” Climate changes, we all accept this, perhaps it is mostly man-made, perhaps it is mostly natural, we don’t know. What we do know is that many communities may be affected by climate change. Sea level is rising, the best long-term estimates are that it is rising between 1.8 and 3 millimeters per year. This is not a large rate, perhaps seven inches to a foot in 100 years, much less than the daily tides. But, if it causes problems, seawalls can be built, people can move from dangerous areas or elevate their houses, it is a problem that can be dealt with locally, as it has been for thousands of years. Why use a global solution?
With fossil fuels or nuclear power, which the climate change alarmists want to eliminate, we can cool or heat our buildings if a community gets too cold or too hot. If we get more rain, we can improve our drainage or move out of flood plains. If it gets too dry, we can drill wells for water or move water via aqueducts. The point is, each community needs to deal with its own problems. Climate change is not a problem that must be dealt with globally, the people affected and closest to the problem will deal with it in the most effective and efficient manner, as they always have. You don’t swat flies with atomic bombs.
So, consider Dr. Capages arguments carefully. Capitalism built our current affluent society and lifted billions of people out of abject poverty. Do we really need to throw all of this away and turn all our businesses and property rights over to a world government to fight a possible climate change problem that is hundreds of years away, if it exists at all? | <urn:uuid:a6ac82bf-1d35-42c2-b33e-349818c94a58> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wattsupwiththat.com/2019/02/09/why-the-green-new-deal-is-a-bad-deal-for-america/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.947699 | 1,260 | 1.789063 | 2 |
But sometimes we get comfortable in our lives, in our boxes, in our cages. Sometimes we become convinced that how things are is how they must always be. And sometimes the Universe jumps out from behind that tree and hollers, “NEXT!”
In some languages, that sounds remarkably like, “Gotcha!”
And some of us say, “Great! Bring it on!” and others say, “Do I have to?” And sometimes people say, “No, I won’t.” That’s when it gets messy.
A woman rose to the pinnacle of her profession, only to fall hard in a political move she didn’t anticipate. For several years, she wallowed in the muck of her resentments. They took her down even further. Finally, she said, “I’m not going to let them win. I’ll show them – I’ll do it again, only bigger and better,” and she began trying to build what she’d had before just so she could realize a vendetta against those she thought had wronged her. But it didn’t work. It didn’t work because doing the same thing twice isn’t NEXT, it’s the SAME. Doing something to exact revenge on someone else isn’t what NEXT is.
A man was famous in his town – lauded for his great works and contributions and rumored to be a shoe-in for Mayor. Suddenly, through no fault of his own and completely out of his control, a series of unfortunate events caused him to fall from grace and sent him packing. He awoke in a new place where no one knew him. His fame had vanished and his new community didn’t care a lick who he thought he was or what he had accomplished in another town. Like most, his journey to NEXT was quick, but his discovery of what NEXT was was very slow. His identity had been challenged, and he wasn’t sure he knew who he was anymore. Being defined by his job, his first instinct was to try to replicate his previous role in a new place, only bigger and better so he could “show them.” The Universe said, “No, that’s not what NEXT is.” And he was forced to reinvent himself… to do what was NEXT, not what was the SAME.
A sixty year-old man – father, husband, brother, son, friend, employer, mentor, civic leader, and neighbor – made lots and lots of money for many years, but his wife wouldn’t stop spending it, he said. And one day he awoke unable to make payroll.
“Did you tell your wife about your money problems?” his friend asked him. “No,” he said. “I don’t want to worry her. She wouldn’t understand.”
So last weekend he parked in a spot overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, pulled out a handgun, and shot himself in the head.
NEXT can be a curious thing. When presented to us alone, we are much more likely to hide it from others lest they think we’re not one of them anymore. We embrace our humiliation as if it were the only thing standing between us and death, and let it control our every decision. We cling to SAME and reject NEXT. Natural disasters and mass tragedies like Hurricane Ike, though, give us an extraordinary collective gift – the gift of understanding that SAME is temporary, that everybody goes up and everybody goes down, that sharing that ride makes it all bearable, and that curiosity about NEXT makes it an adventure. Not sharing his story – rather drowning in his own fear and humiliation – killed that man just a surely as that gun did. He couldn’t see that going broke would get him out of SAME – out of that ring of tigers — by cleansing his life and taking him to NEXT.
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China’s economic growth of the first three quarters shifted from negative to positive in Q3 2020.
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter declined by 6.8% year on year and grew by 3.2% in the second quarter of 2020 according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics. The GDP in Q2 grew by 11.5% quarter on quarter.
Taobao will leverage its live streaming technology to help incubate 1,000 key opinion leaders in China’s countryside in an effort to boost rural development according to Alibaba. By helping farmers go online, Taobao aims to enable farmers to find new markets and customers from their homegrown products.
China B2B e-commerce market reached 5.48 billion yuan in Q1 2015 and 6.39 billion yuan in Q4 2015 according to Analysis.
In 2013, the e-commerce transaction value of China’s agricultural products exceeded RMB50 billion (US$8.17 billion), said Chen Xiaohua, China’s Vice Agriculture Minister. Informatization has great influence on accelerating transformation of agriculture and developing modern agriculture in China. | <urn:uuid:8092808b-ee2b-4ed2-b724-8e47ab340c13> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.chinainternetwatch.com/tag/agriculture/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.890722 | 245 | 1.726563 | 2 |
I will try and catch up with the authors as they make their tour nearby.
I could use a lot of advice like this in sprucing up my own garden.
Maybe you want to remove your lawn. Maybe you want to shrink it to make way for flowers, food plants or a shade tree. Maybe you don’t know what you want. A new book written by three of California’s most knowledgeable horticulturists lays out options.
It would be disingenuous to treat “Reimagining the California Lawn: Water-Conserving Plants, Practices, and Designs” like any other garden book. It’s not. The authors have close to rock-star status in California horticulture, something they possessed even before the publication of their first book in 2005, “California Native Plants for the Garden.”
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Korean Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 747-8F and Boeing 777F freighters, becoming the first airline in the world to operate both freighter models.
“We are very proud to become the first airline in the world to have the combined strengths of these two freighters in its fleet,” said Yang Ho Cho, chairman of Korean Air. “Our cargo fleet is being improved by these fuel-saving planes. They can help reduce carbon emissions by 17 per cent and this supports our goal to be a responsible citizen of the world.”
Korea Air is the first Boeing customer to order both versions of the new 747-8 (the Boeing 747-8 Freighter and the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental passenger jet) and is also a key supplier partner on the production program for the new aircraft.
“Boeing is honored to celebrate this historic delivery with YH Cho and the Korean Air family,” said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “It is hard to imagine reaching this day without the leadership of YH and his vision to transform Korean Air into one of the best global airlines in the world.”
The 747-8 Freighter offers a range of 4,390 nautical miles (8,130 kilometers) and a maximum structural payload capacity of 148 tons (134 tonnes), while offering an additional 4,221 cubic feet (120 m3) and 16 per cent more revenue cargo volume than the Boeing 747-400 Freighter.
The twin-engine Boeing 777 Freighter is the most capable freighter aircraft in its category. It has a cargo capacity of 103 metric tons (113 tons) with a range of 9,038 kilometers (4,880 nautical miles).
Korean Air plans to operate the Boeing 747-8 Freighter on its transpacific route, with stops in Osaka and Tokyo Narita, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The Boeing 777 Freighter is Korean Air’s first twin-engine freighter and will allow the airline to open into new markets in Europe, including Vienna, Frankfurt and London.
With a fleet of 142 aircraft, Korean Air is one of the world’s top 20 airlines in terms of revenues and has the largest freighter operation of any passenger airline.
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Monthly Archives: May 2016
Brief History of the Flag
The American flag has long been a symbol of the values held by our Founding Fathers: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Betsy Ross, a widowed seamstress living in Philadelphia, created the first flag for all of the colonies in May 1776 at the urging of General George Washington and several other members of the Continental Congress.
The flag was hand sewn just two months before the colonies declared independence from Great Britain and the crown. Prior to that time, various colonies and militias had used their own flags, ranging in design from the Rattlesnake Flag with its infamous “don’t tread on me” to those which incorporated the Union Jack, indicating loyalty to the crown.
On June 14, 1777, in an effort to promote national pride and to unify the 13 separate colonies as one United States of America,
More Than Just a Flag
The freedom we enjoy as American citizens has not, nor has ever, been given freely. It was hard fought and hard won, requiring enormous sacrifice on the parts of military service members and their families. Today that freedom is still hard fought, and the sacrifices made just as enormous.
Making sure we honor current American service members and veterans is essential. Whether you donate your time or your money, or even only fly a new flag in support of their service, we can all do more to show how grateful we are to those extraordinary individuals who give everything of themselves to make this a better country for everyone else.
Take a moment to read below and understand some of the different service flags of the United States. Knowing what the different flags mean is a simple, yet important way to honor and respect those who serve.
As a symbol of hope and unity, the American flag is without peer, serving to remind all who behold it that, so long as it flies, freedom will triumph.
Flown proudly outside of schools, churches, and government buildings alike, American flags are a solemn gesture of solidarity and patriotism for the greatest country on earth.
Our history is a remarkable one, and its struggle is evidenced in the very fabric of the flag: red for the blood spilt in the name of liberty, white for purity and equality, and blue for justice. Because of this, it is our duty to honor our flags properly as the embodiment of all that makes this country great.
The Flag Code is the formal body of instruction
Posted: May 12, 2016
The American flag is an honorable thing, embodying the very spirit and ideals upon which this country was founded, and for which so many have fought so valiantly. To honor those values as well as that sacrifice, it is important to take pride in your flag. To that end, there may come a time when your flag becomes worn or damaged, and you must appropriately and dutifully dispose of the old flag before flying anew.
Disposing of a damaged flag properly is an important part of maintaining the respect, reverence, and honor for The Stars and Stripes. Take a look below for some general information regarding proper disposal techniques.
Burning the Flag in a Respectable Manner
Contrary to what some believe, the most appropriate and respectful method of disposing of a worn or damaged flag is to burn it. In order to achieve a proper and dignified
Each morning, across America, our nation’s youth pledge allegiance to our flag. The brave men and women of our nation’s armed forces defend that flag each and every day. The “Stars and Stripes” is flown the world over as a symbol of liberty and justice, representing the great republic that we have grown from humble beginnings. From a small collection of independent colonies, through the passion and valor of brave men and women who raised first their voices and then their arms against tyranny, these colonies have grown into a continent-spanning nation.
However, the “Stars and Stripes” flag that we fly today is but the latest incarnation in a long line of flags, stretching back to the 1760s, that have represented our burgeoning nation, the groups who fought for its creation, and the growing republic birthed out of the turbulent decades of the late 18th century. Looking back at these flags is like looking back at the history of our nation itself,
The American flag in its current form (50 stars and 13 stripes) has been around since July 4, 1960. In 2007, it became the longest lasting version of the United States flag ever flown. While the American flag is one of the best known and most identifiable images in the world, flags themselves come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and meanings. Best of all, flags can have an amazing impact on your life.
Flags are versatile and can promote your organization or event in a way that no other form of marketing or advertising can. From public image and brand awareness, flags display the confidence you have in your product or service. Why else does every major business or brand utilize flags and banners?
While not everybody in our country is a patriot, the number of men and women who hold a strong sense of national pride are still the majority of your customers. Proudly displaying the American flag may not seem like much, but it can subconsciously influence your customers in a powerful way. Set yourself apart from your competition by letting everybody know that you are proud to fly the stars and stripes in and out of your establishment.
If you are a retail establishment, interior flags help draw a customer's attention to special products or displays. You can also set the exterior of your building apart with flags and banners that advertise specials or simply draw the eye to other promotions. Car dealerships often have flags on their specially priced vehicles.
Every club has a logo, and that logo belongs on a flag. From the Boy and Girl Scouts to the Rotary or Lions clubs, and the many different veterans’ organizations, if you have meetings and events, you will want to fly your flag with pride. Consider having multiple flags that are specially designed for meetings, parades, award presentations, and conventions.
Whether it's to support a sports team, a candidate, your state or country, or to promote a message, car flags are certain to get noticed. Due to the conditions that they fly under, car flags should be constructed of the proper material and of a size that will be seen but which will not hinder driving for you or another motorists. All car flags from AmericanFlags.com are 12 inches by 15 inches. They are double-sided, digitally printed on a durable material, and attached to 21-inch car window brackets.
What would golf be without its flags? Most people don't give golf flags a second thought, but the flag that marks each pin needs to come from someplace. AmericanFlags.com not only produces golf flags, but they can customize those flags in any manner you desire. Do you need to promote your new set of clubs, clothing line, or specials at the 19th hole? Golf flags are seen by hundreds to thousands of niche customers each and every day. Adding to the impact of golf flags, golfers must interact with the flag as part of their game, so they are sure to be noticed.
The next time you go into your house of worship, look around
The American flag is not just a colored piece of cloth. It is a symbol of our country. From its inception, to the Flag Act of 1777, the United States was creating a symbol that its men and women could rally around. Yet, until 1912, there was not a specific rule as to the size of the flag, its proportions, or the arrangement of the stars. This was changed by Executive Order on June 24, 1912. The current form of the United States flag with its 50 stars and 13 stripes was made official on July 4, 1960.
Since the American flag represents our country, it should be treated with the utmost respect. Countless men and women have given their lives in support of this flag. When you show respect to the flag, you honor them, as well.
Let's take a brief look at 10 of the most common rules of flag courtesy.
The American flag represents the United States of America. It is an important part of our country and should be cared for in the manner it deserves.
The American flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset at all government buildings and schools. The flag should be attached to a stationary flagstaff that has a prominent place out in the open so the flag can fly free and unencumbered. The flag should only be flown in good weather unless a flag that is constructed of weather resistant material is used. Flying a torn and tattered flag is not respectful.
The United States flag is not to be flown in the dark unless it is illuminated. Should you desire to fly your flag at all hours and in all conditions, AmericanFlags.com
Flags are everywhere—not just American flags and state flags, but flags of every shape, size, and color in almost every area of our lives. You may not notice them, because they are such a common sight, but if one day they were suddenly not there ... you would most assuredly miss them.
Consider these 10 areas where flags exist, but which you may not even think about:
Next time you take a drive down your local street, take a look at the street lights and various other posts that line the drive. In most areas of the country, there are many colorful flags and banners announcing everything from sales to celebrations. Others proudly declare historic routes or attractions. One thing is certain: If the flags were to suddenly go missing, the streets would be | <urn:uuid:3a8c443b-9830-47f9-ac14-9597731c3b55> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.americanflags.com/blog/archive/2016-05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.955209 | 2,036 | 2.671875 | 3 |
On Monday I attended a discussion of James Stazicker‘s paper Attention, Visual Knowledge, and Psychophysics. I have talked about Block’s argument before that recent experimental work on attention suggests that there is mental paint (i.e. that there is more to phenomenology than what’s in the world or in our representations of it). In this paper Stazicker wanted to offer an account of the representational contents of vision that denied any kind of illusion (like Block) but at the same time rejected Block’s argument for mental paint (Stazicker says that his view is compatible with mental paint but not with the argument that Block gives for it).
The basic idea that Stazicker wants to develop is that vision represents determinable properties rather than determinate properties. That is to say that our visual representations while we are looking at a line of (say) 5 centimeters will be something to the effect of a line that is, say, 4.5-5.25 centimeters long. If this is right then there are many different ways of veridically representing the line of 5 cm length. We could represent it, as above, or as 4.75-5.5 or many others. Stazicker wants to maintain that these two different representations will produce different phenomenologies but that each is perfectly veridical. If this is what happens in Carrassco type cases then we can still say that our belief are veridical even though we agree that attention changes our phenomenology. He also argues that we have independent reason to think that vision does deal in determinable representations stemming from considerations about the limited spatial resolution of our representations.
Block is aware of this kind of objection and responds to it in Attention and Mental Paint. As he says,
The problem with this proposal is that it if the phenomenology of perception flows from representational content, then indeterminacy in content would have to be reflected in an indeterminacy of look. But there need be no such indeterminacy.
If our experience represents something indeterminately as, say, 4.5-5.25 cm in length then we should expect the phenomenology to be indeterminate as well, but since our phenomenology isn’t this way we have some evidence that there is more to it than the indeterminate representation; there is also the phenomenological mode of presentation, that is what it is like for the subject to have that conscious experience.
Stazicker responds to this line of argument in the paper. He argues that there is no problem with saying that our phenomenology is indeterminate. He denies that saying that conscious experience is indeterminate is the same as saying that it is blurry (though blurriness does involve indeterminacy, it also involves something else, something like the phenomenology of blurriness), nor is it the same as representing a disjunct of possibilities. He rather appeals to notions of seeing things in the distance. When one sees something that is far away one’s representations are indeterminate but without being burry or fuzzy or disjointed.
During the discussion Dan Shargel brought up the issue of how we can tell if our normal conscious vision is blurry or not. He reported an experience of having his prescription updated on his glasses. Suddenly he realized that his vision had been blurry before but had not realized that it was that way before the update. Perhaps that is what conscious vision is like for us. Block argued that there is a phenomenological difference between seeing a clear image blurrily and seeing a blurry image clearly. In each case one would be tempted to say that a subject would draw the same ‘pixel array’ even though there is a distinct phenomenological difference (the difference between feeling like you see it clearly or blurrily). Block also argued that one could not cash this out merely in terms of determinable versus determinate contents. Chalmers suggested that you might be able to capture that difference representationally in the following way. In the case of seeing the blurry image clearly one has a visual experience which represents the various smudges in a very determinate way (so one has a determinate representation of the indeterminate thing itself), whereas when one see a clear image blurrily one has an indeterminate visual experience in that one represents the determinate thing in a smudged way. Block insisted that this did not meet his objection since one would end up drawing the same thing in both cases.
I have to admit that I lean towards Block view here. It does seem to me that conscious visual experience presents things as being some determinate way. So, when I look at the frame of a painting it seems to me that the frame has some determinate length even though I am unsure what that length is. One interpretation I have long been attracted to is to see higher-order thought-like states as (phenomenal) modes of presentations for first-order sensory qualities. The higher-order states may very well represent the indeterminate first-order states as being determinate. This would allow one to endorse Block’s view that experience doesn’t seem indeterminate while also taking the empirical evidence to suggest that first-order states are indeterminate. | <urn:uuid:ec513e0a-934d-47ef-b3c4-35582be94f50> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://onemorebrown.com/2011/09/14/stazicker-on-attention-and-mental-paint/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.964783 | 1,077 | 1.726563 | 2 |
In a bid to control the spread of the virus and create awareness, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency has screened 2000 market men and women for HIV and AIDS at Ebute Oluwo Fish Market in Epe.
This was done under the agency’s free HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) programme.
The market’s Baba Oja-General Alhaji Dauda Kayode praised the turnout, stating the fact that the market population was quite high.
According to Mrs. Folashade Ojikutu, the market’s Iyalaje, women were the major beneficiaries because the about 95 per cent of the market population are women.
She also said that the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and AIDS awareness campaign was important to their existence as market women.
No one wants to die and leave her baby behind” – Mrs Ojikutu said.
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In episode 3 Miriam addresses a topic very dear to me, and that I have researched for over 2 decades “What is the impact of culture/race on people’s life experience”. The answer was insightful. Here is a soundbite “culture is made for the people, if it does not work for the people we should evolve it”.
Meet Miriam Njoku. She is a Trauma Recovery Coach. You probably never heard of this type of coaching. That is a problem. I believe this type of coaching is needed by everyone, and especially Black people and other minorities. Listen to the first episode of our conversation to know more.
Mental health is the biggest gift you can give others and yourself. Spread the word!
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What Is an Operations Consultant?
Operations consulting is a specialized field that helps various types of businesses to evaluate their internal procedures and enhance their overall operation. Although many people think of this job as a manufacturing facility, operations consultants are also beneficial to service-based companies. The following are some of the benefits that these consultants may provide. Read on to discover what makes an operations consultant great for your business. The scope of this job is broad. Here are three reasons why you might need this service. digital transformation business strategy
The work of an operations consultant is complex. He or she must understand the company’s current procedures and organizational structure before offering advice on how to improve certain operational functions. An operations consultant will note those procedures and systems that serve the company’s best interest, as well as those that could be improved. This is one of the most difficult tasks for an operations consultant, as the client’s resistance may be strong. The consultant should be prepared to deal with these challenges and provide a fee schedule according to the time spent on the project. complacency in business term
The salary ranges for an operations consultant, depending on the type of consulting and the specific area of expertise. Some are advisory consultants, others work closely with internal teams, providing recommendations and ensuring that changes are implemented. Many consultants work in various disciplines, including supply chain management, sourcing & procurement, maintenance, business process management, research and development, distribution and logistics, and more. But the range for a single consultant is remarkably wide. business consulting services list
Another reason to hire an operations consultant is to reduce the risk of hiring a full-time COO. Consultants can help you define KPIs and calculate performance metrics for your business, as well as identify the best team structure, contract structure, and reporting systems for your needs. As an added bonus, you’ll be less likely to make mistakes by hiring a consultant. Fractional COOs can also ramp up faster and bring more diverse skills to your team. gym business goals and objectives
Unlike other consultants, operations consultants require formal qualifications. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required for this job. They should also have extensive experience within their specific industry. Typically, they have extensive experience in the area of their choice and should possess strong analytical and communication skills. A degree in business administration or another related field is the best choice. Alternatively, if you have a technical background in an industry, you can become an operations consultant. example of organizational chart
An operations consultant can help you develop a sales team that’s focused on bringing in more customers. While the sales team is an important aspect of a business, it’s not always as simple as putting a new product on the shelf. A consultant can help your team strengthen their skills and look at things in a new way. Successful salespeople understand their niche market and where to sell. And they know how to sell. process management consulting | <urn:uuid:c7cac265-a4dd-4488-9226-405b933270b6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://erbusinessconsulting.com/what-is-an-operations-consultant/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.959841 | 604 | 2.0625 | 2 |
WM crossed the Potomac River for the 6th time within only 10 miles here across the river from Paw Paw, West Virginia. For many people this is all they ever see of the Western Maryland Railway as the bridge here also crossed Maryland Route 51. The bridge still reads "WESTERN MARYLAND RAILWAY", left over from WM's steam days. Many of WM's bridges were later painted silver and lettered in black Western Maryland "speed" lettering. This bridge and a few others on the WM never got to see the silver paint as the various routes were abandoned and removed before the paint was applied. The bridge remains as a decaying reminder of the once "Fast Freight Line" that ran up the Potomac River Valley. Today the bridge has been barricaded off and is difficult to cross. There is talk that this location and bridge will be the starting point for a possible railtrail thru the Paw Paw bends to Pearre, Md. connecting with the Western Maryland Rail Trail. There are also plans to extend the possible trail west to the current end of the WM/CSX rails at North Branch 39 rail miles to the west. The bridge is also near the C&O Canal's Paw Paw Tunnel. Visitors to the canal and tunnel pass under and turn into the canal parking lot here under the WM bridge. If you get a chance to visit the tunnel, take a look around the WM too.
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Bronco Apache | The Last of the Wild
On May 6th, 1877, just ten months after the battle of Little Big Horn, the legendary Crazy Horse led nearly 900 Lakota & Cheyenne to Fort Robinson, Nebraska. It was time to surrender.
Five months later in October of 1877 Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce would do the same. To fight no more, forever.
Sitting Bull of the Lakota would hold out until May of 1881, when he too would lay down his arms.
And then finally - on September 4th, 1886 - the mighty Apache leader Geronimo surrendered to the U.S. Army, in Skeleton Canyon, in present day southeastern Arizona. The last American Indian warrior to formerly surrender to the United States. And with him, so went the Indian Wars. The buffalo were gone, the railroads and churches were here to stay, and the wild west – for the most part – was over.
But what if I were to tell you that not ALL of the Apache surrendered? That there were a few holdouts that not only continued to live free but continued to make war with their enemies as well. For the next 45 years!
Find out more on this holy crap, I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this before I’m about to pee my pants with excitement episode of Bloody Beaver Podcast!
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New Online Discussion: Critical digital and media literacy
EBSN is glad to announce that the next online discussion in the framework of Capacity Building Series on Epale is scheduled at the end of August with the title:
Critical digital and media literacy
Digital skills and competences are today increasingly seen as a significant part of basic skills. There are a number of initiatives that aim at conceptualising and defining digital skills and competences. In many cases, however, and especially at policy level, critical thinking and reflection on digital content do not receive the attention that would be necessary to safely guide European citizens through current challenges.
In the discussion we invite participants to share their experiences and good practices answering the following questions:
- To what extent is the use of critical information and media literacy present in the current provision of digital skills in your country?
- To what extent are policy makers and other basic skills stakeholders aware of the need to develop critical media literacy among adults with low levels of qualifications?
- What do you think the most important challenges when teaching critical information and media literacy?
- How would you describe the most important factots that constitute a functional level of media literacy?
- Can you describe any initiatives in your professional network that address critical information or media literacy in the realm of digital skills and competence development?
The discussion will be moderated by Graciela Sbertoli, Secretary General of EBSN. It is starting on 28 August (Wednesday) 12:00 CET and will be concluded on 29 August (Thursday) 17:00 CET.
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A Stochastic Modeling for the Characterization of Random Tool Motion during Machining
This paper presents the development of a new stochastic approach to characterize random tool motion during machining. The complexity of cutting mechanism is represented by a random excitation system related to physical ...
Analysis of Surface Quality in Machining of Metals and Advanced Ceramics
Of all the processes used to shape metals, it is machining in which the conditions of operation are most varied. Good dimensional accuracy and surface quality from machining processes should be maintained such that the ...
Chemo-Mechanical Effects on the Efficiency of Machining Ceramics
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Despite opposition from a coalition of advocacy groups, the State Board of Education voted 4-3 to approve new rules Wednesday that would eliminate a seven-year ban on diet soda in high schools.
The split vote means the new rules won’t be officially adopted until the board votes on them a second time at its September meeting.
If approved, the rules will clear the way for diet soda to be sold in high school vending machines and school stores, though individual school districts could decide not to stock the drinks. Regular soda will continue to be banned because it exceeds maximum calorie limits under state and federal rules.
Opponents of the state rule changes, including a dozen health organizations, argued in written comments that Colorado was ahead of the curve in banning soda from schools in 2009 and now stands to roll back that progress, offering kids artificially sweetened beverages that tempt them away from healthier choices like water.
A dietician who opposed the change was the only person to comment in person at the board’s meeting in Grand Junction.
Education department officials said they recommended the change to align Colorado rules with new federal rules and reduce schools’ regulatory burden.
The board members in favor of the new rules—all Republicans—said it is the job of parents, not schools to determine whether kids make healthy choices. Some also said the original ban did nothing to reduce obesity.
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Deep learning news stories
H2O.ai democratises deep learning with H2O Hydrogen Torch
H2O.ai announces H2O Hydrogen Torch, a deep learning training engine that makes it easy to make no-code image, video and natural language processing models.
SenSen Networks' AI breakthrough granted new US patent
Enterprise AI software and solution provider, SenSen Networks, has announced it's been granted an additional patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Newcomer VinAI debuts its impressive AI-based product portfolio at CES 2022
AI research-based company VinAI has made the first in-person debut of its new product suite at CES 2022.
Majority of CTOs have implemented machine learning at their organisation - report
This makes it overwhelmingly the most popular subset of artificial intelligence.
Robopreneurs to emerge amid pandemic triggered disruptions
Tech analytics company 5Jewels Research has predicted that robopreneurs will emerge aggressively amid frequent disruptions triggered by the pandemic.
Fujitsu develops behavioural recognition tech, completes world first
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed technology designed to achieve the world’s most accurate recognition of complex actions and behaviours based on skeleton data.
Intel announces portfolio update for AI-focused solutions
Includes new processor, memory, storage and FPGA solutions designed to tackle deep learning and analytics.
Video: Every PC decision is a security decision
HP personal systems product evangelist Carlin Diprose walks us through how HP can provide vital security in a work from home world.
Lucidworks develops deep learning solution to make chatbots smarter
The company recently launched Smart Answers for chatbots and virtual assistants to avoid poor CX and long waiting times.
Supermicro announces integrated A100 GPU-powered systems
Includes full support for the New NVIDIA A100 GPUs, third-generation NVIDIA NVLink, and NVIDIA NVSwitch.
Deep learning seeing widespread adoption in APAC region
As a sub-category of machine learning, deep learning is fast becoming part of mainstream AI deployments – new software to join the likes of Siri, Alexa and Cortana is currently being developed and will likely be introduced in the next few years, says GlobalData.
Internet of Things
Avnet brings Mipsology FPGA deep learning to APAC
This agreement extends Avnet’s IoT ecosystem, bringing Mipsology’s deep learning inference acceleration solution to its customers.
AI Chipmaker Hailo releases new deep learning processor
"We are excited to help customers drive their intelligent devices to new limits."
Inventec collaborates with AMD to provide deep learning solutions
These technologies provide customers with solutions for quick deep learning project deployments.
Fujitsu develops deep learning acceleration technology
With the spread of deep learning in recent years, there has been a demand for algorithms that can execute machine learning processing at high speeds.
'Fathers of the deep learning revolution' win Turing Award
Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton, and Yann LeCun have been hailed for their conceptual and engineering breakthroughs that have enabled deep neural networks to become a critical part of computing.
How AI can transform doodles into photorealistic landscapes
The tool leverages generative adversarial networks, or GANs, to convert segmentation maps into lifelike images.
German firm’s camera platform could monitor your mood
MOBOTIX and Konica Minolta are developing a platform for camera networks that will allow AI-powered surveillance of people and places.
Opinion: Reinventing cybersecurity with deep learning
Business continuity and financial damage are critical challenges for cybersecurity leaders today.
Security platform provider Deep Instinct expands local presence
The company has made two A/NZ specific leadership hires and formed several partnerships with organisations in the region.
The challenges of large-scale AI training
To improve the accuracy of AI models, the average size of training datasets has increased by more than 300 times.
How Sony is using distributed learning to create enterprise AI
The results of this experiment demonstrate that learning/execution carried out using Neural Network Libraries can achieve world-class speeds.
Toshiba develops a high-speed algorithm for deep learning processors
Toshiba is continuously focusing on the research and development of AI technologies.
Hyundai invests in Israel-based deep learning startup
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Volume 11, Number 5
Christ and Preachers at Work
Graduation ceremonies celebrate what has taken place and they anticipate what will take place. The ascension of Jesus Christ celebrates what has been and what will be. Jesus Christ ascended into heaven, but he doesn’t leave you alone, anywhere. Not even in the pulpit.
The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching
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Here's why everyone's talking about Planned Parenthood
This year’s presidential election is right around the corner! Because less than three weeks stand between now and November 8, each party’s candidate is putting forth a last-minute push to tackle topics like education, taxes...and Planned Parenthood. Ever wondered what makes the nonprofit organization such a primary part of so many conversations? In honor of Planned Parenthood’s 100th anniversary, we’ve got the scoop on its past, present and presence in politics—plus plenty of positive tweets.
Planned Parenthood’s Services
There’s no shortage of services offered by Planned Parenthood. According to its official website, the org covers everything from healthcare to sex ed and advocacy. Those who visit Planned Parenthood have access to a variety of resources, including STD testing, breast exams, cancer screenings, pregnancy tests, prenatal services care and abortion procedures. Staff members and volunteer educators cover nearly 30 contents areas (teen pregnancy, women’s health, HIV/AIDS, etc.) during the educational programs they deliver to people of all ages and backgrounds. As if that weren’t enough, Planned Parenthood also fights for federal and state policy changes and says it “works around the world to increase access to sexual and reproductive health information and services.”
Planned Parenthood’s Place in History
Planned Parenthood may work to increase access now, but gaining the ability to offer its services in the first place was a tough task. Planned Parenthood states that it “was founded on the revolutionary idea that women should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams.” That’s exactly why Margaret Sanger, Ethel Byrne and Fania Mindell decided to open a birth control clinic in 1916. The Brooklyn clinic provided information and advice—until police put a stop to it and charged the women for handing out “obscene” information.
Why was distributing details about birth control considered obscene? Well, look no further than the Comstock Act. This act made it illegal to possess, publish and share anything related to contraception. Fortunately, a 1936 review led to the ruling that birth control could finally be discussed.
The following decades defined what Planned Parenthood is today. In 1951, researchers began to look into the creation of the birth control pill. Married couples received permission to use birth control in 1965, unmarried people got the green light in 1972 and the 1973 case of Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide. Since then, the Plan B emergency contraceptive was approved (1999), and President Obama’s administration required health insurance agencies to cover every birth control option that’s been approved by the FDA.
Planned Parenthood’s Place in Politics
The road to reproductive rights has been paved with Planned Parenthood’s countless efforts. President Obama is all for the org. In fact, he even tweeted his support!
For a century, Planned Parenthood has made it possible for women to determine their own lives. Here's to another #100YearsStrong.— President Obama (@POTUS) October 16, 2016
Although the current leader of our country stands in favor of Planned Parenthood, not every politician agrees with the org’s mission. Planned Parenthood points out that, in 2007, “the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the first-ever federal law banning abortion procedures.” Some states have even banned doctors from performing abortions after the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. These politicians want to limit access to Planned Parenthood’s services, and many hope to close clinics altogether.
President Obama’s not the only person who’s taken to Twitter to show his support for Planned Parenthood. Because the org officially reached its 100th birthday, #100YearsStrong has been a trending topic. Check out a few tweets praising PP:
Planned Parenthood has truly changed the name of the healthcare game. Sure, the org deals with a decent number of disses. But the services it shares and the knowledge it spreads have touched lives in a way that will, hopefully, continue for years to come.
Did you learn something new about Planned Parenthood? Let us know below!
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Last week, I updated you on the status of our partners at Cure Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Today, I have fresh news about the incredible work that providers there are doing amid the recent turmoil in that city.
The political situation in Afghanistan remains uncertain, and the security situation is fraught with danger—as we saw last week with the explosion in Kabul that killed 13 U.S. service members, along with scores of Afghan civilians. Yet doctors and other staff members at Cure Hospital press on. Since the Taliban took control of Kabul in mid-August, the hospital has admitted more than 120 patients, delivered nearly 100 babies, and performed more than 90 operations, including surgeries to treat four women with fistula.
Equally impressive is the remarkable dedication of the Cure team in Kabul. Last week, about 20 members of the senior leadership team met to discuss their plans. All of them affirmed their desire to stay in Afghanistan.
Every patient who enters Cure Hospital during this difficult time has a compelling story to tell. Let me share the story of Bibigul, one of four women who recently underwent surgery for fistula at the hospital. Here, lightly edited, is an account sent to us by Dr. Homa Dost, one of the team of brave female surgeons who have continued to deliver care even as violence erupts in their strife-torn country.
Bibigul is from a farming community in northern Afghanistan (Kunduz Province). She was married to her cousin when she was 15 years old. She had 12 successful home deliveries. When contractions started for her 13th delivery, she stayed at home with her mother, believing that everything would be okay. Unfortunately, after two days of labor, she still had not delivered the baby. A traditional birth attendant recommended that she go to the [local] hospital, where they performed a cesarean section on her. After the operation, she discovered that she was constantly leaking urine.
The local hospital lacked the skilled surgical capacity needed to treat the fistula. Doctors there advised Bibigul to go to Cure Hospital, but the ongoing war kept her from traveling to Kabul. So she stayed home, avoided social contact, and suffered both physically and psychologically. The report from Dr. Dost continues:
Eventually, she and an attendant braved the hazardous journey to Cure Hospital, where she underwent a fistula repair days after the fighting ended in Kabul. She is recovering in the hospital and undergoing psychological counselling. We are hopeful that she will soon be able to return home dry and continent.
Reflecting on the time before she learned about Cure Hospital, Bibigul said, “I thought, ‘I am the only person with this terrible injury.’” Not only do facilities like Cure relieve women of the pain of fistula; they also relieve patients of the burden of loneliness.
I am hopeful that leaders of the new government will recognize the value of allowing doctors to continue performing fistula repair surgeries and other life-changing procedures. I am also enormously thankful to you for helping us preserve a lifeline of support for patients like Bibigul and surgeons like Dr. Dost.
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Bibliographic Control of Special Collections: Issues and Trends
Includes an overview of U.S. cataloging and standards work in the area of special collections ca. 1980-1986, with an emphasis on the integration of rare materials cataloging into local and national automated systems. It also proposes a set of goals and objectives for the rare book and special collections community including the development of additional standards, the creation of national collaborative bibliographic initiatives, and engagement with new technologies, including digitization.
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18 Dec Leiden Islam Blog: ‘Ethnic cleansing brought on by democracy: The appalling case of the Rohingya’
The state-sanctioned persecution of the Rohingya in Myanmar has caused worldwide outrage. But why is this happening just when Myanmar has become democratic? And how should we react to this outrageous tyranny? Read more.
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London hums with energy. One of the world’s great cities, it is truly a unique place to live. The heart of the city is full of culture, cuisine, beautiful architecture and history.
A modern city steeped in tradition, London is the largest in Europe and makes an ideal home port. With excellent career opportunities, real estate options, and cultural attractions, it is truly world class.
Many of the biggest companies in the world have an office based in London, whether technology or banking - from Apple to HSBC. As the financial capital of the world, London is the city leaders think of when they think big business.
Some of the most beautiful properties in the world are tucked amongst historical architecture in neighbourhoods such as Soho, Knightsbridge and Belgravia.
The ‘golden postcodes’ of these areas are world famous for proximity to shops, garden squares and the wide-open spaces of Hyde Park. The area has the appeal of walking to Royal Albert Hall or Harrod’s.
Home to Her Royal Highness The Queen, Buckingham Palace is one of the few working palaces in the world. Originally built in 1703 as the principal workplace of the reigning monarch, this is where Queen Elizabeth II spends the majority of her time. Each summer the Palace opens its State Rooms to the public as well as a special exhibition, and tickets are hugely popular. In 2018 the dates for visitors is 21 July – 30 September.
To see an exquisite collection of modern and contemporary art from around the world, plan a visit to the Tate Modern. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the Thames, you can see the works of Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Pollock, Warhol and Cézanne amongst others, as well as special exhibitions throughout the year. And the best part is that entry is free. The 2018 programme includes an exhibition by Anni Albers, one of the best-known textile artists of the 20th century. For more information http://www.tate.org.uk
Perhaps the signature musical experience in London is the Royal Albert Hall. Held each summer, the Proms. Formally known as the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, Proms is an eight-week season of daily orchestral classical music concerts. Tickets sell out quickly as it is one of the signature music events of the year. https://www.royalalberthall.com/
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The more successful people are in life — and I’ve found this to be true — have this resiliency about them, where no matter what comes down the pike, they’re not going to quit. They’re not going to be blown out of the water, and they’re not going to exit from the game, unless it’s their choice. And if it’s their choice to exit from the game, they’re exiting because they’ve got something else to do. It’s like the old expression, it’s better to not succeed than it is to not try. If you don’t try, you’re guilty of a crime that, in business, or in sports, or whatever, would be considered the cardinal sin. Always give your best effort, always try. You might come up a little bit short, but have this intestinal fortitude within you. Have this attitude programmed. Understand who you are, what you can bring to the table, and then bring that to the table. Where the pieces fall, they fall. I think that the resiliency to deal with good times, as well as bad times, and still remain focused, and still remain purposeful and true in your quest for worthy things in life is part of the character that one has to have to be successful. There are a lot of technical things that you have to understand, a lot of fundamental things that you need to be a part of your make-up. But you’re way ahead of the game if you have this knack for being resilient, resourceful. | <urn:uuid:d9231325-33c5-41ee-a150-7d045087c419> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://achievement.org/video/julius-erving-14/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.966826 | 337 | 1.539063 | 2 |
If you're in your 20s or 30s and feel pretty strong and energized, you probably don't think too much about
health conditions you could get when you're young. Until you start noticing specific symptoms, you might not think too much about your physical health. But you may be surprised to learn that there are a number of conditions that might seem like they're for older folks, but can actually affect younger people as well, according to experts.
Seeing your doctor regularly is an important part of preventing and detecting health problems. If you know your family history, filling your doctor in can help them look out for issues that you're specifically more likely to have, so that you might be able to catch them early,
Dr. Kristine Gedroic, M.D. a medical researcher and clinician with specialization in chronic illness, author of and director of The Gedroic Medical Institute, tells Bustle. "If we identify the underlying imbalance in the body, most medical conditions can be avoided today," she says. "This includes high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, and even cancer." A Nation of Unwell,
But other factors, like what you eat, your environment, and your overall lifestyle, are be even more important than your genetics, Gedroic says. When you have a relationship with a
primary-care doctor, they can help guide you toward lifestyle choices that will keep you feeling the strongest and happiest.
Here are some health conditions that you can get when you are young, according to experts.
1 High Blood Pressure Doctor using sphygmomanometer with stethoscope checking blood pressure to a patient in the hospital. Shutterstock
"Awareness and treatment of hypertension (
high blood pressure) in older adults has improved significantly over the past 10 years," Dr. Anthony Kouri, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Toledo Medical Center, tells Bustle. But you might not realize that you can have high blood pressure even at an early age. Kouri says that 50% of young adults diagnosed with hypertension still go untreated, and this can lead to heart disease and increased mortality. Because hypertension usually doesn't present with symptoms, it's critical to get an annual checkup so that your doctor can make sure that you don't have the condition, Kouri says. 2 Vitamin D Deficiency
If you've spent time with grandparents or other older folks, you've probably learned that vitamin D is crucial for bone health in older adults. A deficiency in the vitamin can be a real issue for people who are still young as well, Kouri says, and up to 50% of
young adults are deficient in vitamin D.
What does the vitamin even do? It helps your immune system work properly, helps your nerves function, and helps your body absorb calcium, he says. Making sure that you're getting enough vitamin D in your 20s means that you'll be at a lower risk of osteoporosis and fractures later on, so now is the time to start. Foods like salmon, tuna, egg yolks, milk, and fortified orange juice are all rich in the vitamin, but if you still aren't absorbing enough, your doctor might recommend a supplement.
3 Skin Cancer Dermatologist examining patient in clinic, closeup view Shutterstock
"The biggest trend I've been noticing is the increased incidence in skin cancer diagnoses for my patients in their 20s and 30s,"
Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist specializing in non-invasive face and body rejuvenation, tells Bustle. "Much of this is attributable to increased use of tanning beds, which is literally the absolute worst thing you can do to your skin," he says. If you notice scaly red spots, or pimple-like lesions that don't go away on their own, those might be signs of skin cancers. It's also important to watch out for melanomas, which generally present as irregular looking moles which can be asymmetric, have irregular borders, multiple colors, and large diameters, Mudgil says. If you notice something out of the ordinary, see a dermatologist to get it checked out. 4 Infertility Woman doctor is talking and examining female patient in hospital office. Healthcare and medical service. Shutterstock
When you're still in your early 20s or 30s, you might not have even decided whether you want to get pregnant one day. But being aware of infertility conditions early can help you understand your options. "
Infertility is a health condition that many young people do not expect can impact them, especially before they are trying to start a family," Dr. Robert Mordkin, MD, FACS, a clinical physician specializing in urology and chief medical officer for LetsGetChecked, tells Bustle. But the condition is fairly common and can be easily tested, he says. If you have an infertility condition, you might experience a hormone imbalance or irregular menstrual cycles. After receiving a diagnosis, there are a number of treatment options available to you if you choose to pursue them, like hormone medications, IVF, and artificial insemination, Mordkin says. 5 Liver Disease
Liver disease is a condition that can impact younger patients, despite the general assumption that this illness is reserved for the older population," Mordkin says. "Due to factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, Hepatitis and hemochromatosis, liver disease can impact individuals as young as their 20s or 30s." Some symptoms of liver disease include a loss of appetite, swelling of the stomach, dark urine, light-colored stool, nausea, fatigue, and jaundice, he says. If you notice these symptoms, talk to your doctor, who may recommend treatment options like lifestyle changes, medications, long-term liver repair treatments, and in serious cases, a liver transplant. 6 Sleep Apnea A woman sleeping soundly Shutterstock
"One health condition that I think is frequently overlooked by people in their 20s and 30s is sleep apnea,"
Dr. Jagdeep Bijwadia, MD, a pulmonologist specializing in sleep studies and chief medical officer at Beddr, tells Bustle. "People of all ages and body types can have sleep apnea." When you have this sleep disorder, you stop breathing multiple times throughout the night, and you could be at risk for irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, depression, heart attack, stroke, and sudden death, Bijwadia says. If you find yourself waking up gasping for breath or are inexplicably exhausted during the day, check in with your doctor. 7 Autoimmune Disease
autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and Type 1 diabetes, have been diagnosed primarily in people in their 40s and older. "But now we’re seeing these occur in people in their 20s and 30s," Gedroic says. Things like pesticides and herbicides used in your foods, environmental pollution, and even too much sugar, can throw the body out of whack and set it up for autoimmune diseases, she says. Beginning warning signs of an autoimmune disease include symptoms like fatigue, mild joint pain, and less mental acuity, so mention anything out of the ordinary to your doctor so that they can treat a problem before it's full-blown.
While you can't anticipate exactly what your health future will look like, being informed about what to watch out for is important. And having a doctor you trust can bring you lots of peace of mind.
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Master of Studies in Law - Ethics & Compliance
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Colorado Law’s Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in ethics and compliance degree is a one-year, 28-credit, no LSAT required program that enables students who hold at least an undergraduate degree to obtain legal training short of a full Juris Doctor (JD). A part-time option is also available for students who want to advance their education and obtain their degree with their existing employment.
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Strides made in opioid crisis benefit injured federal workers | Opinion
Injured workers receiving workers’ compensation benefits were among a large group of individuals often over-prescribed opioids
- Julia Hearthway is the Director of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor.
One of the many tragedies of the opioid crisis is the large number of individuals who unknowingly become dependent or addicted while taking prescription opioids for pain. Injured workers receiving workers’ compensation benefits were among this group of individuals often over-prescribed opioids.
In 2017, when President Donald Trump took office, a significant number of injured federal workers were being routinely prescribed opioids for extended periods of time; most prescription regimens exceeded 30 days, with a large portion exceeding a year. Many federal workers had also been prescribed dangerously high opioid dose levels.
Based on this nationwide epidemic, the Trump Administration immediately prioritized work to end the opioid crisis and later that year declared a national public health emergency. At the President’s directive, the Department of Labor (DOL) focused on curtailing opioid use among injured federal workers. This approach respects the dignity of the individual and the dignity of their work.
The results have been encouraging
Our latest data shows 34% decline in overall opioid use, 25% decline in new opioid prescriptions, 54% decline in new opioid prescriptions lasting more than 30 days, 71% drop in claimants with a morphine equivalent dose (MED) of 500 or more, and a 43% drop in users with an MED of 90 or more.
A top priority has been injured workers prescribed high doses of opioids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cautions against increasing the dosage of opioids to 90 Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME)/day or greater. MME, sometimes calculated as a Morphine Equivalent Dose (MED), is an assigned value representing the relative potency of an opioid. Higher dose levels often coincide with the use of opioids over an extended period of time.
For these high-risk workers, DOL began conducting in-depth case reviews, contacting the injured worker and their treating medical provider, assigning field nurses, and authorizing alternative treatments for pain. Additionally, while in the midst of the process to obtain a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), DOL inserted an emergency exception to allow a PBM to immediately assist those injured workers prescribed high doses of opioids.
The PBM works with the injured worker’s physician to discuss opioid dose levels, provide tapering and reduction plans, assist with addiction treatment, and recommend non-opioid therapies.
Efforts aimed at providing compassionate, personal treatment
Each federal injured worker has unique medical needs; determining appropriate treatment that successfully manages pain and addresses potential opioid misuse requires a personalized, human touch. Simply reducing, or even eliminating, opioids without the additional care and attention to underlying causes and conditions, is ineffective.
Our goal is to assist in formulating rehabilitation plans that seek to achieve a reduction of pain and discomfort, improve physical function, treat any psychological distress that often accompanies chronic pain, and taper an injured worker off or down from high risk opioid medications.
In addition to continuing to help the most at-risk federal workers, we need to ensure that federal workers who are newly prescribed opioids for the first time do not become dependent on opioids long-term, with ever increasing dose levels. Some medical providers still prescribe opioids for extended periods of time without appropriate medical justification.
A new policy is being implemented in the fall of this year
For all newly prescribed opioids, injured federal workers will have: a seven-day limit on an initial fill, three subsequent seven-day refills, and prior authorization required after initial 28 days.
Additional prescriptions exceeding the initial 28-day period will require the prescribing physician to first obtain approval from our Medical Benefits Examiners at DOL. Approval will be granted only after a certification has been completed by the treating physician indicating that a detailed evaluation of the injured worker has been completed and the opioids are medically necessary.
These controls are aimed at reducing the number of injured workers exposed to the potential risk of long-term misuse while still allowing an exception based, tailored approach based on medical need and individual circumstances. For too long, opioids were the go-to drug for any pain. These new policies are another way to stop opioids’ destructive effects and protect the federal workforce.
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Embed from Getty Images On Tuesday, news broke that some of the most beloved television and film stars were charged in a college admissions cheating scam, according to Huffington Post. Celebrities, Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, along with prestigious CEOs and real estate agents, were accused of bribing college officials to ensure their children were accepted into elite colleges across the country. Here are the facts, according to Huffington Post:• Parents paid anywhere from $250,000 to $400,000 to cheat on college exams and apply to elite colleges, posing as student athletes. • Money was paid to William Rick Singer, who ran a for-profit admissions firm that masqueraded as a non-for-profit that sought to “provide educational and self-enrichment programs to disadvantaged youth.” • In action, parents funded and were complicit in the following: having others pose as their children during classes and college entrance exams to get better grades, bribing exam administrators to give their children answers during the actual test, falsely stating their children had learning disabilities to garner more time on tests and staging photo shoots or Photoshopping children playing sports so that they would qualify for admissions as student athletes, regardless of their actual skill level or intent to play.• Over 50 people in six states on both coasts have been arrested over the course of the year, such as parents, college entrance exam administrators and varsity coaches and directors. • Just some of the schools these students were applying to include: Yale, Stanford, the University of Texas, the University of Southern California, the University of California at Los Angeles, the University of San Diego and Wake Forest University. While this situation seemingly only affects those that were caught, the implications of these parents and their children cheating the college admissions system has a trickle-down effect. For every child that was admitted under false pretenses, a student that had worked hard on their own merit was denied entry into one of these prestigious colleges and universities.While this scandal has exposed cheating in college admissions on a very large scale, it’s a lot more common than you think. Students exaggerate on applications, cheat on standardized tests and falsify FAFSA or tax information. And though at the time, it can seem insignificant, the consequences are not. Falsifying information or cheating on admissions exams can result in prison sentences, paying thousands of dollars in fines and getting kicked out of school. Any financial aid dollars that were distributed would have to be paid back. Test administrators would not allow you to retest. Essentially, your chances of getting into and paying for college would be nonexistent. What you can learn from the mistakes of others is that the best way to get into college is the right way. Depend on your own merits, skills and abilities. Make college choices that are realistic to your academic achievements, extracurricular activities and financial situation. And most importantly, don’t cheat. As the old saying goes: cheaters never prosper, and this celebrity cheating scandal more than proves it. | <urn:uuid:4d7dfa4b-58c2-4f07-a222-7ea9c6844745> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.fastweb.com/student-news/articles/felicity-huffman-lori-loughlin-caught-in-admissions-cheating-scandal | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.980217 | 619 | 1.9375 | 2 |
The Black Girls In Tech Mentoring Program is intended to associate black women at all phases of their journey with a mentor, offering encouragement and direction, to help mentees understand their untapped capacity and accomplish individual and expert objectives. Overall, our goal is to support them in manoeuvring within their field.
Mentees will be matched with mentors dependent on various factors including, area, industry, and skills these will be discovered during the process of enrolment.
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George William Hannaford was born on 4 January 1852, the son of farmer George Williams Hannaford and his wife Ann (née Cornish) of ‘Hatchlands’ in Hartley Vale, near Gumeracha, South Australia. His parents had both emigrated from Devon, England, with their families, aboard the Brightman in 1840 and were married a few years later. The Hannaford family made a prominent contribution to local affairs and to the horticultural industry around Gumeracha and Cudlee Creek. George Williams Hannaford was one of the pioneer apple growers of the colony and also planted a vineyard, grew wheat and grazed cattle. He is reputed to have built the first wheat stack in South Australia.
Young George and his siblings attended the school at Tungkillo, boarding in the town during the week. Their father would drive them there each Monday and at the end of the week they would walk home, a distance of fourteen miles. George Hannaford actively assisted his father in his apple growing and farming activities. In his early years he also helped his brother Samuel to move cattle during a drought and from 1865 worked on the family farm ‘Wattle Vale’ at Riverton.
In 1873 he obtained farming land on Yorke Peninsula and took a prominent role in the formation of a local branch of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society. He was also appointed a Justice of the Peace and served on the local Board of Advice and Main Roads Board on the Peninsula. He identified himself with a number of progressive movements in the state and frequently contributed to the press. He was a wide reader and an effective public speaker, serving for some years as a lay preacher for the Baptist Church.
Following the establishment of the North-East Experimental Farm at Mannahill, Hannaford was appointed overseer there. He frequently held a police court and also acted as coroner. On 3 February 1876 he married a widow, Bertha Hayler Whibly (née Linfield), and they had three sons and three daughters.
With the farm’s closure in 1880 he resettled at ‘Dingo Vale’ near Cudlee Creek, where he planted apples and pears and engaged in fruit export, forestry, hop growing, wattle cultivation and bee-keeping. He planted more than 100 acres of orchards and in 1896 successfully exported apples to England, Germany and South Africa. They were packed by his sons and on arrival at the overseas markets brought high prices.
At the same time as pursuing apple growing, Hannaford established his ‘Gipsy Apiary’ which comprised several hundred bee-hives housing queen bees imported from Italy. He thus pioneered the production of honey in the Adelaide hills.
In 1907 he retired to Kent Town and died there on 7 November 1927. He was buried in the family vault at Cudlee Creek.
His son, Ernest Hayler Hannaford (1879-1955), took over ‘The Briars’ at Millbrook, where he developed an orchard of fifty acres, growing apples, pears and plums, and exporting several varieties of apple. He also kept 360 colonies of bees, which produced ten tons of honey per year. He grew wattles for bark tanning and was responsible for planting the pine forest around the Millbrook Reservoir. He served as the Mayor of St Peter’s for a total of seven years and in 1927-30 held the seat of Murray in the House of Assembly.
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Transforming carbon dioxide released from power stations into high protein animal feed, is the aim of REACT-FIRST, an initiative that aims to create the UK’s first scalable route to the sustainable protein generation.
The project, which will contribute to meeting the UK’s Net Zero climate change commitment as well as to the circular economy, has gained £3M from Innovate UK as part of the government’s Transforming Food Production strand of the Industrial Strategy.
Protein from waste gas
REACT-FIRST is led by Deep Branch, a carbon recycling biotechnology company that has pioneered a process that uses microbes to convert carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and turns them into high-value proteins.
Members of the REACT-FIRST consortium are:
Deep Branch, Drax, BioMar, AB Agri, Sainsbury’s, Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), Synthetic Biology Research Centre at the University of Nottingham (SBRC Nottingham), The Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling, Nottingham Trent University’s School of Animal Rural and Environmental Sciences, and Innogen at the University of Edinburgh.
An alternative to imported protein
REACT-FIRST uses technology developed by Deep Branch, which employs microbes to convert carbon dioxide directly from industrial emissions into a new type of single-cell protein, called Proton .
Peter Rowe, CEO of Deep Branch, explains that most animal feed protein sources are imported from overseas, making the UK dependent on complicated and fragile supply chains. “Deep Branch’s technology represents a new way of generating more sustainable animal feeds. Creating protein from waste gas.”
REACT-FIRST will obtain critical data about cost, digestibility, nutritional quality and carbon footprint of Proton, creating a sustainable source of will contribute to reducing the environmental impact of meat production systems.
REACT-FIRST, with its consortium of industrial and academic organisations, is the first time that the resources and expertise of all parties have been unified towards a single goal.
Contribution to Net Zero
Speaking about the REACT-FIRST project, Science Minister Amanda Solloway said: “To protect our environment and meet our world-leading target of Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, we must harness the very best of UK innovation across all sectors, supporting the most creative and pioneering ideas.
“From robotics assisting our farmers in fruit picking, to technology that converts CO2-to clean animal feed, the incredible and cutting-edge projects we are backing today represent the future of farming. Working with the best of British science, we are accelerating the transition to net zero food production, boosting jobs and productivity and driving forward the UK’s economic recovery.”
Melanie Welham, Executive Director, BBSRC, part of UK Research and Innovation, adds: “This project, and others like it will help increase UK agricultural productivity and global competitiveness. At UKRI our aim is to turn the food production sector into a beacon of innovation. Brilliant ideas like this one go a long way to making food production more sustainable, efficient and less carbon intensive but they need support to get them from the drawing board to the farm.
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Pets are an incredible source of love, affection, and joy for many people across the world. Many of us are taking advantage of the benefits of having a furry, feathery, or scaly friend to call our own. In fact, in 2017/2018, 68 percent of US households have a pet.
Unfortunately, for all the great things about having a pet, there’s also an inevitable fact that at some point they’ll get sick or injured and need medical treatment. For low income families especially, the question of how to pay for vet bills, especially unexpected emergencies, is one that may loom large.
What’s more, the cost of paying for veterinary care has been drastically increasing over the last several years. It’s estimated that US pet parents will spend an astounding $18 billion on vet bills in 2017 alone.
And, because these costs are rising so dramatically, many people are reporting an increase in what’s known as “economic euthanasia,” the tragic situation where a pet parent decides to put down their companion animal because they can’t afford necessary medical treatment.
Still, many nonprofits and charitable organizations have come to rescue, recognizing the fact that no one should have to face losing their companion animal because they cannot afford their medical care. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 40+ organizations that offer financial assistance for pet parents, financial aid for sick pets, and pet surgery assistance for low-income families.
Local Resources for Pet Financial Aid
One of your best options when searching for financial assistance for your pet is to check with local organizations that might have a food pantry, low-cost or sliding scale vet services, or other options to help you afford care for your companion.
These sites offer state-by-state listings of helpful resources:
Financial Aid Programs for Dogs
You can get help for your canine companion from these organizations:
- Pit Bulls Against Misinformation. Despite their name, this organization provides emergency medical assistance of up to $2,500 to families of dogs of all different breeds. They prioritize individuals who are on government assistance or who have been denied payment assistance through CareCredit. They may also be able to cover spay and neuter services as well as euthanasia costs. Contact them for information on how to apply.
- Brown Dog Foundation. Brown Dog helps families of dogs with life-threatening medical conditions bridge the gap in order to be able to pay for their pet’s care. They work with the pet parents and the veterinary clinic to find the most affordable path for saving a pet, which may or may not include financial assistance.
- Magic Bullet Fund. Magic Bullet specifically provides funds to families with dogs whose pet has been diagnosed with cancer. In order to qualify, you’ll need to present documentation of your financial situation or proof that you’re on SSI or disability, plus a diagnosis from your vet.
- The Mosby Foundation. The Mosby Foundation provides assistance for critical, non-routine medical care, cancer care, and spay and neuter services for low and moderate income families with dogs.
National organizations offering pet financial assistance
These organizations offer financial assistance for pet parents across the country:
- American Humane. This organization offers the Second Chance Grant, a financial assistance program for animals who have been homeless and/or victims of abuse or neglect. These grants are intended to offset the cost of lifesaving medical care and training to ensure these animals can live happy and healthy lives.
- American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). Veterinarians who are licensed members of AVMF can receive financial assistance to offer low or no-cost services to folks who might otherwise have to surrender or put down their pets through their Veterinary Care Charitable Fund. They don’t offer grants directly to individuals, but you should check with your vet to see if they’re an AVMF member and are willing to make a request for funds to help your pet.
- Bialy’s Wellness Foundation. Bialy’s sponsors families and shelters caring for animals with special needs, particularly mobility issues including neurological or birth defects, paralysis, and amputation. They prioritize households with incomes under $50,000 and request that folks have made an effort to raise funds on their own in advance of requesting assistance. Apply for sponsorship here.
- Big Hearts Fund. Big Hearts works specifically to support pet parents whose dogs or cats have been diagnosed with heart disease. They currently have a freeze on new applications, but check back to see when they open them again.
- Dylan’s Hearts. This nonprofit provides financial assistance to veterinarians of low income families whose companion animals need emergency care. In order to qualify, you’ll need to meet the US WIC guidelines or have other proof of financial hardship such as a Medicaid Card, EBT Food Stamp Card, or proof that you receive welfare, disability, or unemployment assistance. They only cover urgent, life-threatening procedures for animals that have a good prognosis and can’t offer assistance for chronic conditions.
- FluffyRX. Many individuals aren’t aware that you can fill some pet prescriptions at your local human pharmacy, but it’s true! Purchasing your pet’s medication at your local pharmacy will often be cheaper, plus when you sign up for the FluffyRX program, you’ll get a discount card that can save you extra money on your pet’s medications.
- Frankie’s Fund. Frankie’s Fund is nonprofit that provides grants to families who cannot afford the emergency or specialty veterinary care their pet needs through their National Frankie’s Fund. They only provide funding to pets with a good prognosis and you’ll be responsible for any initial assessments and diagnostics. However, if you’re selected, you may receive up to $500 and Frankie’s Friends will request a 25% discount from your veterinarian. If you’re not selected through Frankie’s Funds or don’t receive enough to cover your costs, they also have the Hope Fund available at partnering Blue Pearl Veterinary Practices across the US.
- Friends And Vets Helping Pets. This nonprofit offers grants to individuals whose pets have curable medical issues including tumors, broken bones, diseases that can be treated with medication, and ambulatory issues. They aim to assist low-income families, but anyone with a household income of up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines is eligible to submit an application.
- Harley’s Hope Foundation. Harley’s Hope provides a few different services to pet parents in need. First is the Pet Assistance Fund, a grant for pets in need of emergency or major medical care or behavioral or specialty training. Pets must already have a diagnosis as well as a good prognosis to qualify. The second program is their Service Animal Aid Fund which offers assistance for service or assistance animals, with no restrictions on diagnosis, location, or types of services needed. Finally, the Special Services Project is an additional grant program that provides funding for people with disabilities and elder individuals, as well as animals with disabilities and older animals. These funds are available for families whose pets may need special care outside of that covered by the Pet Assistance Fund.
- Hope Mending Hearts. This organization provides grants of $100 to $200 to pet parents whose pet need urgent medical care, have been diagnosed by a vet, and have a good prognosis. In order to qualify, you’ll need to prove financial need, make a concerted fundraising effort to cover the costs of care, and apply to see if you qualify for CareCredit, a payment program that helps you pay for your veterinary bills over time.
- Joshua Lewis Animal Cancer Foundation. This nonprofit has donated over $100,000 to families who can’t afford cancer treatments for their pets. They are currently not accepting applications, but check back with them to see when they re-open.
- Meals on Wheels. This international nonprofit that brings meals to low-income seniors also offers pet food to their clients in some locations. If you’re a Meals on Wheels member, ask if your local branch can provide food for your companion animal.
- Pet Assistance, Inc. This organization offers emergency assistance to longtime pet families whose companion animals have been diagnosed with an urgent medical issue that they cannot afford. Unfortunately, they don’t provide assistance to young animals or recently acquired pets. Check here for information on how to apply.
- Pet Chow Pantry. Pet Chow Pantry provides food, treats, and sometimes cat litter to families with pets in challenging financial circumstances. You’ll need to provide proof of unemployment, disability or low-income status to qualify. If your application is accepted, they’ll send you a month’s supply of pet food for up to six consecutive months. Families who need assistance for longer can have their application re-evaluated at the end of that period.
- Pets of the Homeless. Pets of the Homeless provide resources and support for homeless individuals with companion animals. Check out their Get Help page to find listings of homeless shelters that allow pets, food banks that supply pet food, and free and low-cost veterinary care near you.
- Red Rover. Established in 1987, Red Rover has several different programs to support people and animals in crisis. Through their Red Rover Relief program, they offer grants to low-income individuals whose pets need urgent lifesaving care. They also offer assistance and housing grants for folks who are escaping domestic violence and wish to bring their pets. Grants are available for people throughout the US and are typically around $200.
- Reidel & Cody Fund. Reidel & Cody is dedicated to helping families who cannot afford treatment for their pets who have been diagnosed with cancer. Applicants must have proof of a diagnosis from a board-certified veterinary oncologist or a specialist working in integrative medicine, and all funds will be sent directly to your vet. Find out how to here.
- Rose’s Fund. This fund offers financial assistance to pet parents whose pets are dealing with urgent, life-threatening health concerns and whose prognosis after treatment is good. They only provide donations to families who have exhausted all other options, so you’ll need to apply for CareCredit before trying Rose’s Fund. Fill out your application here.
- The Onyx and Breezy Foundation. Since 2004, The Onyx and Breezy Foundation have provided grants to folks who cannot afford urgent and emergency medical care for their pets. In order to qualify, you’ll need to present documentation of your financial situation, and you’ll need to show that you’ve been rejected for full or partial costs from CareCredit.
- Tripawds ASAP. Tripawds offers grants of up to $500 to low-income and economically disadvantaged pet parents whose dog or cat needs to undergo an amputation procedure. Grants are distributed based solely on financial need, so you will need to prove significant hardship in order to receive funding.
- Veterinary Care Foundation (VCF). Veterinarians who are members of the VCF can make requests for funding on behalf of their clients. Members accept donations to their personal fundraisers through the VCF website and can receive money from those fundraisers when they have a patient in need. Check with your vet to see if they’re a VCF member.
- Violet’s Friends. A program by Oscar Newman Luxury Pet Couture, Violet’s Friends provides financial assistance to pet parents for surgeries, therapies, urgent or critical veterinary care, and mobility solutions that can’t otherwise afford it. Funds are distributed based on urgency of need, and your pet will need to have a good prognosis to receive assistance.
- Veterinary schools. Many veterinary schools offer free or low-cost services from students in training. Check here to find an accredited vet school near you and ask if they have discounted options for care.
Wheelchairs and mobility assistance for pets
If your pet has a disability and needs a device to help them get around, these organizations can offer assistance:
- Handicapped Pets Foundation. This organization donates wheelchairs to pets with injuries or disabilities. In order to ensure low-income families are prioritized for these donations, you’ll need to provide proof that you receive benefits from a state or local assistance program such as Medicaid, disability, food stamps, welfare, or Section 8 housing.
- Rescued Rollers. Rescued Rollers refurbishes used wheelchairs for dogs and sends them to families in need. They describe their service as “last resort,” meaning that their targets are families who truly can’t afford to purchase a wheelchair for their pets. Request a wheelchair for your dog here.
- Wheeling Superheroes. Wheeling Superheroes is an entirely volunteer-run organization, with 100% of their donations going directly to provide wheelchairs to pets with mobility challenges. You can submit an application for a wheelchair for your pet here.
Crowdfunding and payment plan
Of course, many of the grant and donation programs are completely swamped with requests, and it may just be a matter of luck if you’re able to get funding or not. That’s where crowdfunding and pet care payment plans can come in handy. If you do need to cover the complete costs of your pet’s medical care, consider these options:
- CareCredit. Care Credit is a healthcare credit card that can help you cover your pet’s financial expenses. You can use the card to pay for your pet’s procedures or routine medical care, and then set up a payment plan so you don’t need to cover all of the costs up front. Some financial assistance programs will request that you apply for CareCredit first before applying for aid, so it’s a good idea to do some research and apply if you suspect you may need assistance.
- Plumfund. This general crowdfunding site is a great option for creating a campaign for your pet. They have options that are 100% free with low transaction fees, and they’ll even help you to raise money through offline payments at no cost to you. Check out their Animal Crowdfunding page for more details.
- Scratchpay. Scratchpay allows you to find a payment plan for immediate pet care at thousands of clinics. You can apply on their site and click “Find a Payment Plan” to start your application. Once they accept a payment option, your clinic receives a confirmation email.
- Waggle. Waggle is a crowdfunding platform specifically dedicated to ending economic euthanasia, meaning situations where pet parents are forced to put down their pets because they can’t afford medical care. In order to create a campaign, you’ll need to speak with your veterinarian to see if you’re a good candidate for the program. Then, they’ll help you get your crowdfunding page up and running and people can donate to you to help offset your veterinary costs.
- Wag!. This popular dog walking app now offers a service to help you crowdfund emergency medical service of over $2,000 for your pet. If selected, Wag! will agree to donate a certain dollar amount for each walk that happens through the app on a given day while promoting your crowdfunding campaign. You’ll need to have a crowdfunding campaign already set up in order to qualify, but the funds raised may be sent directly to your veterinarian or your crowdfunding campaign.
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Saint Lucia is monitoring two tropical waves, but according to the Island’s Meteorological Services, the weather systems currently show no potential for becoming cyclones over the next five days.
One of the waves is over the Western Tropical Atlantic.
And Meteorologist Vigil Saltibus told St Lucia Times that the Met Office expects it to affect Saint Lucia Sunday night into early Monday morning.
The system was moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/hr.
“Further East there’s another tropical wave that’s expected within the next day or two,” Saltibus disclosed.
She explained that every wave is different, but they usually bring some thunderstorm activity and possibly locally heavy showers at some locations.
“Some of them pass over us, and we don’t have any rainfall generated. Others pass, and you have rainfall and possibly some isolated thunderstorms,” Saltibus stated.
On the other hand, she revealed that some waves could be active, generating excessive rainfall.
“Most of the time the waves start within 24 hours,” the Meteorologist stated.
Regarding the approaching tropical wave, she indicated that it was moving ‘quite rapidly’.
As a result, Saltibus said forecasters do not expect the system to linger over the Island.
Nevertheless, she said they expect a chance of locally heavy showers within a short period.
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State Sen. Tina Maharath addresses violence against the Asian American community
A new bipartisan bill in the Ohio Senate would create a state commission and office dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander affairs
Discrimination and violence against Asian American and Pacific Island (AAPI) people existed before a recent shooting spree in Georgia left eight dead, most of whom were of Asian descent. And it existed well before the early 2020 arrival of COVID-19, which has incited an uptick in attacks against the AAPI community, driven in part by the racist terms (“China virus,” “kung flu”) embraced by former president Donald Trump and his many acolytes on the right.
“I hate to say this, but we’re so used to it,” said State Sen. Tina Maharath, who is the daughter of Laotian refugees. “The Asian American and Pacific Islander community, let alone us refugees in general, we already felt discriminated against before the pandemic, before Georgia. I’ve been told to go back where I came from my whole life. My eyes have been [mocked]. This is not new. So when I got all of the COVID-19 hate, I just internalized it because it’s something I’m used to, even if it’s not the way I know it’s supposed to be.”
Maharath’s lifelong experiences are part of what initially drove her to propose a commission to help combat violence against Asian Americans, which she said would serve as an acknowledgment of the community’s existence in Ohio and an important first step that could lead to other public policy advancements for the group.
The senator first proposed the commission during the previous General Assembly, though the bill was never taken up. In recent weeks, however, Republican State Sen. Niraj Antani signed on as co-sponsor of the bill, SB87, which would create a state commission and office dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander affairs.
“The commission’s primary responsibility would be to collect and disseminate information about the AAPI community,” said Maharath, who noted the state is working with a dearth of data related to the AAPI populace. “It’s very hard to get the data currently because that community doesn’t have the sense of comfort … to reach out to their elected officials because often they’re people who don’t look like them, don’t act like them and don’t have the slightest clue what the needs of their communities are.”
In addition to providing a safe space to traffic information, Maharath said the commission would advocate for the AAPI community through education, coordinate and assist other public and private organizations serving Asian Americans and provide resources for culturally appropriate organizations and language services. “This commission will be an important step forward to ensure that the state government is equal to us all here in Ohio,” she said.
And there appears to be momentum behind the bill this time around, too, Maharath said, not only because of the tragic events in Georgia but also due to the uptick in violence the AAPI community has experienced during coronavirus shutdowns of the last year.
“I would hear really bad things from my own constituents and other Ohioans who weren’t comfortable enough to go to law enforcement or to their own state senator,” Maharath said. “I heard stories about people being called a virus, or being told to go back to China, or that this was their fault. … It’s not a comfortable position for anyone to be put in, and no one should feel that way. They should feel safe here, but they’re living in fear because of the color of their skin.”
Recent discussions among some in the local AAPI community have centered on taking steps to mitigate violence before it has a chance to take root in Ohio the same way it has in communities where Asian Americans are more exposed by circumstance.
“In Columbus, you’re kind of siloed in your home right now; it’s not like New York City or San Francisco or Oakland, which are very much walkable communities, and where you’re more visible,” Sharon Kim said in February. “But I know as things open up, other people are anticipating an increase [in violence], which is why it’s important that we bring attention to the issue now and really try to mitigate things before they can get worse.”
According to Maharath, this is part of the drive behind engaging in these conversations early. “For us Asian Americans, we’ve always been labeled the ‘model minority,’ and it’s a myth. We’re always faced with the stereotype that we are the ones who stay quiet, don’t cause any problems, don’t say anything and just take what America gives us,” she said. “It’s time to break that model minority myth and say something and speak up. That’s why these discussions need to happen now, or this is something that’s going to snowball over time.”
Like Kim and Jona Hilario, one of the co-directors of Ohio Progressive Asian Women’s Leadership (OPAWL), Maharath sees this current push in support of AAPI people as part of the larger racial justice movement. (In February, Hilario said she hoped minority groups could come together and address the spike in violence against the AAPI community without falling back on an increased police presence that could “endanger our Black neighbors, or endanger Asian folks who maybe don’t speak the language and maybe get confused [when approached by the police],” increasing the potential for a negative interaction.)
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This is the story of an animal rescue and a homecoming that could save the brush tailed rock wallaby from extinction. This nimble rock hopper was hit badly by the Canberra fires last year - threatening the species future survival. Their only hope was on a small island in New Zealand. Catalyst reporter Jonica Newby travels to tropical Kawau Island where remarkably a small colony of brush-tailed rock wallabies were placed 150 years ago. But here the wallabies have become a major pest, and local farmers are planning to kill them. Now the race against time is on to save as many of the wallabies as possible and then bring them back home where they belong.
Narration: This is a race against time
Narration: We're in New Zealand, on the ground with Jim Reside and his team, as they embark on a nerve-wracking quest: find and bring back to Australia the rare, elusive brush tailed rock wallaby.
But time is desperately short. Here, wallabies are pests. They're all about to be poisoned.
For Jim, 13 years of a personally painful struggle to save this species from extinction has come down to this one crucial fortnight.
Can he bring the wallabies home?
Jim Reside: this is the last island that is hosting brush tailed rock wallabies. This is it we can't get them out. They're probably lost to us we have to do it now if we're going to succeed.
Narration: It was in the late 80's back in the Snowy Mountains that Jim first fell in love with the amazing brush tailed rock wallaby - affectionately known as the Rocky.
Jim Reside: I mean it's cute, it's pretty it, it takes you in, you think it's bloody wonderful, but then all of a sudden it goes bouncing up this vertical cliff face and you think oh.. my golly, how can an animal do that?
Narration: And the rockies were in desperate need of a hero.
In Victoria, they hadn't been seen for years.
Jim decided in 1993 to go in search of the rare Victorian subspecies. To his horror, after three years of searching, he found there were only a dozen left.
Jim Reside: If we hadn't found them, we probably wouldn't have found them at all, they would be gone by now.
Narration: Drastic measures were needed.
The Victorian rockies only hope was a radical captive breeding program using NSW rockies as surrogate parents.
This little fella, born August 1999, was the first success. More joeys soon followed. But just as it appeared the Rocky could be saved, disaster struck.
Narration: In January last year, bushfire swept through the Snowy Mountains. The last dozen Victorian Rockies living in the wild were directly in the fires path.
Jim Reside: The helicopters and the planes flew back and forth fighting the fires they just looked down into this gorge and they said "We're, you know, we're- we're sorry fellas but that looks like it's all over // nothing could have survived. And- and that really tore us apart. I mean we- we just - yeah, shed a few tears. Sat down and yeah, just thought well, we tried, we tried our hardest, but it's all over.
Narration: But when Jim returned, to his astonishment, the gorge was, untouched. The wild rockies were still alive.
Jim Reside: And we couldn't believe it. Again we sat down, had another cry. [laugh] You know, we seemed to be doing that a lot.
Narration: But with the all important captive program, the news wasn't so good. The Canberra bushfire torched the nature reserve holding the wallabies.
Nearly all of the captive rockies were killed.
Only five survived.
Jim Reside: It- it was great to see them but- but again, you know, we thought oh no we've only got five animals, it's going to take us years to start it all again, get it going.
Narration: The captive breeding plan was in tatters. It was too risky to bring in the few remaining wild rockies.
But Jim knew of one last chance.
Remarkably, it wasn't even in Australia. It was far across the ocean ...
...tiny Kawau Island in New Zealand.
150 years ago the then Governor of New Zealand brought 5 different species of wallaby here for his private zoo.
But today, local landowners like Ray Weaver, say the wallabies are destroying the island.
Ray Weaver: This is a monoculture of kanuka, it's the only native tree on the island that the wallabies don't find palatable. They eat everything else. So every seedling that comes up, before it's fifty millimetres high ah, it's eaten by the wallabies. As you can see the ground is absolutely bare.
Narration: Ray predicts the ravaging wallabies will eventually wipe out all the remaining native forest.
Ray Weaver: Without intervention the present native trees on the island are the last generation.
Ray Weaver: The whole island will be like this unless the wallabies are totally removed.
Narration: So Ray has set a deadline for the capture and removal of wallabies from Kawau. After that a poisoning campaign will begin.
The pressure is now on Jim and his team. They have only two weeks on Kawau to trap as many Rockies as they can.
But this is unfamiliar territory.
In Australia, Rockies live in rugged mountain gorges. There's nothing like that on Kawau.
For three days the team have searched the steepest sections of island without finding any trace at all. Jim's putting a brave face on it.
Jim Reside: we have to work a lot harder to find the ledges and fallen trees and stuff that we know only the rockies will hop onto.
Narration: Its now a week and a half later.
It's been hard going. Bad weather has kept animals away from the traps.
But now the sun is shining, and hopes are running high.
The first of twenty traps immediately looks promising.
Jim Reside: It's closed too, so it looks like we've caught something.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Fingers crossed.
Jim Reside: Yeah, fingers crossed, let's go
Narration: Could this at last be the first Rockie?
Jim Reside: that's a little Tammar.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Oh, not a rock wallaby.
Jim Reside: It's not a rock wallaby.
Narration: Jim knows he's technically supposed to kill any non target wallabies. But it's too hard to turn from saviour to exterminator.
Jim Reside: there you go mate.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Whoo, they move don't they?
Jim Reside: They go, yeah, they're pretty swift little things. And there's thousands of them on the island.
Narration: As the day wears on, trap after trap fails to deliver.
Jim Reside: No it's empty!
Narration: The only captures are rats or one of the abundant Tammar and Parma wallabies.
There's just one more trap to check.
Suddenly Jim's heart is racing.
Jim Reside: We've got one.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: He's a male, female?...
Jim Reside: Don't know yet mate, we'll just get it in the bag.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Is it a rocky?
Jim Reside: It's a rocky, we've got one, let's go. Oh he's beautiful, big too, look, just have a look.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Look at him.
Jim Reside: Oh, he's beautiful, it's a boy.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Boy, we've got a boy.
Jim Reside: An adult male too, and he's just beautiful, look at that face.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Look at that face.
Jim Reside: Oh he's just lovely, oh it's so exciting, righto we've got to get him in the bag, ready, he's done, he's bagged. Fantastic!! We got one.
Narration: Back at the rendezvous point, there's even better news waiting.
Jim Reside: How'd you go?
Jim Reside: 2 Rockies? Unbelievable! Rock Wallabies? Aw Fantastic! You bewdy, well done Colin!
Shaun: We got a female and a little Joey.
Jim Reside: So it's mother and Young?
Narration: This Joey is the most prized capture of all. Being young, he should thrive in his new country.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Oh... look at you.
Jim Reside: Isn't that the most beautiful little animal you've ever seen in your life. Isn't that fantastic. He is beautiful.
Narration: The tally of one Joey and two adults has Jim simply over the moon.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Have you ever had a day like this?
Jim Reside: Absolutely never! I've never been out in the field working on rock wallabies and- and caught this number of rock wallabies.
Jonica Newby, Reporter: Best day ever?
Jim Reside: Best day ever, yeah.
Narration: But an anxious few days lay ahead. The rocky's still have to survive the long boat, truck and plane trip back to Australia.
Jim Reside: Until they come out of the box, yeah, your heart's in your hands hoping that they're okay.
Narration: For now, though, these three wallabies seem safe enough.
As they begin their journey to help save their species, Jim's hopes and dreams are riding with them, all the way home.
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Women’s Rights Today
By Esther Motia
Little Women is a compelling story written by Louisa May Alcott which is gaining popularity amongst women of today. This story is about four sisters, Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth, expressing struggles women face today. Little Women touches on topics that women activists have been fighting so hard for, like equal rights in the world of men-based work.
In society today, activists like Susan B. Anthony are fighting hard for equality and the right to vote for women. Anthony started the women’s suffrage movement, a group dedicated to the fight for gender equality for women. She also started her newspaper The Revolution, and her famous quote was, “Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.” This quote implies that men are worth no more than women, and women are worth no less than men. A good friend to Anthony and editor to The Revolution, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, was also a very vital member of the women’s suffrage movement. In 1848 Stanton also held the very first women’s suffrage convention in Seneca Falls, New York.
But there are also bigger problems at hand.
80% of the population is working class. Women especially are employees of hard jobs in farms and factories and when women marry and when having children the amount of housework is endless. Also due to the Civil War most men went to fight in the war. Upon this, new opportunities opened for women, taking one step forward in the fight for equity by becoming nurses and seamstresses. But activists like Anthony and Stanton stand up to these unjust and unfair rules. Linking back to Louisa May Alcott’s book, Little Women encounters themes of defying gender stereotypes and the journey towards adulthood. We see each of these girls struggle through their own personal challenges that include expression of creativity and the journey to self-discovery. We see these young women cope with oppressive behavior that many women in our society struggle with today. But with the help of these activists and courageous women we can put a end to these discriminatory actions.
Britannia — https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Revolution
National Endowment for the Humanities — https://www.neh.gov/humanities/2014/julyaugust/feature/old-friends-elizabeth-cady-stanton-and-susan-b-anthony-made-histo
Women’s History — https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-cady-stanton
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During the Fall 2021 semester, 826NYC’s journalism class, Write All About It, dug deep into our local Brooklyn history with support from historians at the Center for Brooklyn History and the New-York Historical Society, alongside independent research. In emulation of one of the first Black-owned newspapers in the country, The Freedman’s Torchlight — which was published in the town of Weeksville, now part of Crown Heights, in the 1860s — students wrote about the news and culture of 1860s Brooklyn in this time-hop special edition of The 826NYC Post. | <urn:uuid:9ff56f89-e529-4c16-b5bd-6524708ae31c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://medium.com/826nyc-write-all-about-it/womens-rights-today-72202a6474c5?source=user_profile---------7---------------------------- | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.952499 | 679 | 3.578125 | 4 |
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By Michael Irving
May 20, 2020
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system. Now, a new study from the University of Rochester has shown that its effects may be prevented and even reversed in mice, by transplanting certain brain cells.
MS is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, a material that covers nerves and neurons like insulation, as well as oligodendrocytes, the supporting brain cells that produce myelin. As this myelin disappears, signals become lost and disrupted, resulting in the sensory, motor and cognitive problems characteristic of the disease.
So for the new study, the researchers set out to find a way to replenish these oligodendrocytes. But to do that, the researchers had to go a few steps upstream. First, they manipulated the chemical signaling of stem cells to make them produce a type of brain cell called glia. Then they isolated a subtype of these, known as glial progenitor cells, which in turn produce new oligodendrocytes.
In tests, the team then transplanted these glial progenitor cells into MS-afflicted mice. As hoped, these cells were observed migrating to where in the brain they were needed, before creating new oligodendrocytes. Those in turn helped to replenish the missing myelin. Better yet, motor function appeared to be restored in these treated mice.
“These findings demonstrate that through the transplantation of human glial cells, we can effectively achieve remyelination in the adult brain,” says Steve Goldman, lead author of the study. “These findings have significant therapeutics implications and represent a proof-of-concept for future clinical trials for multiple sclerosis and potential other neurodegenerative diseases.”
Other studies have found similar success with a variety of methods. That includes introducing new stem cells or reinvigorating existing ones, injecting nanoparticles that switch off the immune response against myelin, and using other synthetic molecules that repair the damage.
The team says that the technique is currently under early FDA review for clinical trials.
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Model planes to fly above Norwich during festival
Model planes are to appear in the sky above Norwich to highlight the scale of invisible aircraft emissions.
Artists Helen Evans and Heiko Hansen will be flying the model planes, which will trail a plume of vapour above the city, during the Norfolk and Norwich Festival in May.
At timely intervals, the models will spray out non-polluting disco fog, to highlight the environmental damage low-cost flights are doing to the world, say the artists.
'It is so cheap now to get a flight anywhere, but at the same time they are bad for the environment,' said Ms Evans. 'They do not have visible emissions except for take-off and landing.
'Pollution used to be very tangible. People know about the London smog. Now we do have air-quality issues, but they are invisible.
'Our project is about making emissions more visible in a very small and humble way. By releasing plumes of vapour at timely intervals, it is hoped people will consider the damage low-cost airlines are causing.'
Ms Evans, 39, who now lives in Paris with Mr Hansen, said: 'At moments, when seen against the backdrop of the sky, it gives the illusion of a real plane flying above the city and leaving a smoky trail behind it.'
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Yesterday they tried out a prototype of the planes at the Outcast gallery in Norwich.
The pair are doing a research residency at the University of East Anglia and will be publishing a book about 'man-made clouds' next year. The locations of the planes has not yet been decided and although the artists have plans in the pipelines, they are hoping to find an office block or other multi-storey building.
They were hoping to fly the planes from Westlegate House, HMSO Sovereign House in Anglia Square and Norwich Union building on St Stephens Street. However, all the unused buildings are condemned and cannot be accessed.
The aeroplanes will be suspended on a steel cable, connected between two buildings above the street. A motor will turn a wheel at one end like a cable car or ski lift. The planes release remote controlled emissions at moments throughout the day.
Both Ms Evans and Mr Hansen studied at the Royal College of Art.
If you have a building the pair could suspend the aeroplanes from contact assistant producer Molly Rigg at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival on 01603 877768.
For more information about the artists and their work go to www.hehe.org.
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Outdoor activity ideas and inspiration
From mid-March to the end of May 2020, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT) posted a simple outdoor activity idea and nature riddle for kids every weekday. Some days we also posted other resources, like downloadable chapters of the Junior Ranger Activity Book.
Created to support parents who found themselves homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic, these activity ideas are a great jumping off point for any outdoor adventure. Click here for a list with links to all 50 activity ideas.
A few days ago I saw this animal for the first time this year. Usually this reptile lives on the bottom of ponds and wetlands, where it blends in with its surroundings and often goes unnoticed by humans. But in the spring a pregnant female will travel long distances to find the right place to lay her eggs. She digs a hole, deposits 20–50 white eggs the size of ping pong balls and covers the nest with sand and vegetation. Click here to read more about this fascinating animal.
Help the bees
Nobody likes to get a bee sting, but as the flowers start to bloom and the bees come out to pollinate them, remember that bees are very important creatures for us and the environment. Bees are a keystone species, meaning that they play a very valuable role in the food web. If they die out, everything that depends on them could die too. Humans depend on bees for our food supply because bees are pollinators, meaning they help plants to reproduce. Without bees, we wouldn’t have many of our favorite flowers, fruits and vegetables, and many creatures in the wild wouldn’t have a food supply either.
Unfortunately, climate change, habitat loss and the use of chemicals and pesticides on agricultural crops means that bee populations across the world are struggling. But there are things we all can do to help!
Here are some suggestions:
- Help your family plant a bee-friendly garden! Try to plant native flowers that bloom in different seasons. Click here for more resources about native flowers.
- Go chemical-free! Make sure that fertilizers, plant feed or sprays you use on your gardens won’t hurt the bees, or any other creatures.
- Build a bee bath! Take a large tub or bowl and fill it with clean water. Place some large stones in the tub so they’re a little above the surface of the water. Bees can land on the stones to take a nice, refreshing drink!
- Make a safe home for the bees! Many bee species actually live underground, so take care to leave spaces in your landscape undisturbed to give the bees a safe place to nest and live.
If you’re interested in learning more about bees, check out organizations like The Honeybee Conservancy or Planet Bee, which are working to find more ways to help the bees, and have many more suggestions of how you can join the cause.
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What is the makeup of the lower back?
To recognize various sources of lower back pain, it is necessary to value the typical layout (composition) of the cells of this location of the body. Essential structures of the lower back that can be related to signs and symptoms in this area include the bony lumbar back (vertebrae, singular = vertebra), discs in between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spinal column and discs, spine as well as nerves, muscle mass of the lower back, inner body organs of the pelvis as well as abdominal area, as well as the skin covering the lumbar area. What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
The bony lumbar spinal column is created to make sure that vertebrae “stacked” together can offer a movable assistance framework while likewise safeguarding the spine from injury. The spine is made up of anxious tissue that expands down the spinal column from the mind.
Each vertebra has a spinous process, a bony importance behind the spine, which guards the cable’s anxious tissue from influence trauma. Spine additionally have a strong bony “body” (vertebral body) in front of the spine to supply a system ideal for weight bearing of all cells above the butts. The back vertebrae stack quickly atop the sacrum bone that is situated in between the buttocks.
On each side, the sacrum fulfills the iliac bone of the hips to create the sacroiliac joints of the buttocks.
What prevail reasons of lower back pain?
Common root causes of low back pain ( lumbar backache) include lumbar pressure, nerve irritability, back radiculopathy, bony infringement, and also conditions of the bone as well as joints. Each of these is examined listed below.
Lumbar pressure (acute, chronic): A lumbar stress is a stretch injury to the ligaments, ligaments, and/or muscular tissues of the lower back. The stretching case lead to tiny rips of differing degrees in these tissues. Lumbar pressure is thought about one of the most typical sources of lower neck and back pain. What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
The injury can happen due to overuse, inappropriate use, or trauma. Soft-tissue injury is commonly classified as “severe” if it has been present for days to weeks. If the pressure lasts longer than 3 months, it is described as “persistent.” Back pressure most often takes place in individuals in their 40s, however it can take place at any type of age. The problem is identified by localized discomfort in the lower back area with beginning after an event that mechanically emphasized the lumbar cells. The intensity of the injury ranges from light to extreme, relying on the degree of stress and resulting convulsion of the muscles of the lower back.
The medical diagnosis of back stress is based on the background of injury, the location of the pain, and exclusion of nervous system injury. Normally, X-ray testing is just handy to exclude bone irregularities.
The treatment of back pressure includes resting the back (to prevent reinjury), medications to relieve pain as well as muscle spasm, local warm applications, massage, as well as eventual (after the acute episode resolves) replacing exercises to strengthen the lower back and also stomach muscles. What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
Initial therapy in the house could consist of heat application as well as staying clear of reinjury and also heavy lifting. Prescription drugs that are sometimes utilized for intense lower back pain include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, by injection or by mouth, muscular tissue depressants,
Long periods of inactivity in bed are no more suggested, as this treatment might really slow recovery. Spine adjustment for durations of up to one month has actually been located to be handy in some individuals who do not have signs of nerve irritability.
Future injury is avoided by using back-protection techniques during tasks as well as assistance tools as needed at home or work.
Muscular Tissue Pressure and also Ligament Sprain
A lower back sprain or pressure can take place unexpectedly, or can create slowly in time from recurring movements. What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
Strains occur when a muscle is extended as well far and also rips, harming the muscle mass itself.
Sprains take place when over-stretching and tearing impacts ligaments, which link the bones with each other.
For functional purposes, it does not matter whether the muscle mass or ligament is damaged, as the symptoms and therapy are the same.
Usual causes of strain and also strain include:
- Lifting a heavy things, or turning the spine while lifting
- Unexpected movements that put way too much anxiety on the lower back, such as a fall
- Poor posture in time
- Sports injuries, specifically in sports that involve turning or big forces of effect What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
While sprains and also strains do not seem severe as well as do not normally create durable pain, the sharp pain can be quite extreme.
Causes of Chronic Lower Pain In The Back
Pain is taken into consideration persistent when it lasts for more than 3 months and exceeds the body’s natural recovery process. Chronic pain in the low back frequently involves a disc problem, a joint problem, and/or an inflamed nerve root. Typical reasons include:
Back herniated disc. The jelly-like facility of a lumbar disc can appear the hard external layer as well as aggravate a neighboring nerve origin. The herniated portion of the disc has plenty of healthy proteins that trigger inflammation when they reach a nerve root, and swelling, in addition to nerve compression, create nerve root pain. The disc wall is additionally highly provided by nerve fibers, and a tear with the wall surface can cause serious pain.
Degenerative disc disease. At birth, intervertebral discs contain water and also at their healthiest. As individuals age gradually, discs lose hydration as well as wear down. As the disc sheds hydration, it can not withstand forces also, and transfers pressure to the disc wall surface that might create tears as well as create pain or weakening that can bring about a herniation. The disc can likewise collapse as well as contribute to stenosis. What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
Ways to Handle Lower Pain In The Back at Home
Chill it What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
Ice is best in the first 24 to 48 hours after an injury since it reduces inflammation. Even though the warmth feels great because it aids cover the pain as well as it does assist loosen up the muscular tissues, the warm in fact inflames the inflammatory procedures. After two days, you can change to warm if you choose. Whether you make use of warm or ice– take it off after around 20 mins to give your skin a remainder. If pain lingers, talk with a medical professional.
Keep doing your everyday tasks. Make the beds, most likely to function, stroll the dog. When you’re really feeling far better, routine cardiovascular workouts like swimming, biking, and also walking can keep you– and your back– even more mobile. Simply don’t overdo it. There’s no demand to run a marathon when your back aches.
When your lower pain in the back has actually declined, you can help prevent future episodes of back pain by functioning the muscular tissues that sustain your lower back, consisting of the back extensor muscle mass. They aid you maintain the proper pose and placement of your spine. Having solid hip, pelvic, and also stomach muscles also gives you extra back support. Prevent abdominal problems, since they can really put even more pressure on your back.
Stretch What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
Don’t rest dropped in your desk chair throughout the day. Get up every 20 mins or two and stretch the other method. Because the majority of us invest a lot of time bending onward in our jobs, it’s important to stand as well as stretch backward throughout the day. Don’t fail to remember to likewise extend your legs. Some people find remedy for their pain in the back by doing a regular stretching regular, like yoga. What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
Exactly how To Reinforce Your Lower Back
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When it concerns strengthening the lower back, focusing on your transverse abdominals which are wrapped around the midline of your body is one of the very best ways to do it. These muscular tissues are really type in sustaining your back and also lower back. While individuals often in the direction of crises for their transverse abs, individuals can accidentally throw out their lower back if their core isn’t strong sufficient.
Just how to do it: In a standing setting, take a deep breath and attract your stubborn belly switch in towards your spinal column, having and involving your ab muscular tissues as you do so. Envision if somebody was mosting likely to show up and punch you in the stomach and also you desire your gut to be tough and also able to take it; that’s what it needs to feel like. Hold it, and release slowly. Repeat a couple of more times.
2. Bridge present
Working your glutes draws double-duty for back toughness, too. The gluteus maximus is among 3 muscle mass that wrap right into the glutes and also is truly the greatest and also biggest muscle in the entire body. They are accountable for all our activity, which is why reinforcing them actually aids your lower back.
3. Donkey kicks What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Of Your Head
This is one more glutes exercise move that functions as a lower-back helper.
Just how to do it: Get down on your hands as well as knees, with your hands directly over your shoulders. Raise up your right leg, maintaining your knee at a 90-degree angle, until your leg is alongside the ground. Gradually lower it back down to the ground. Repeat for 90 seconds, after that switch over legs.
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Lithuania’s exports of agricultural and food products to Belarus almost doubled from €180 million to about €350 million in the first eleven months of 2014. With Russian markets no longer accessible or attractive for exports, Lithuanian companies are increasingly turning to Belarus.
“If Lithuanian companies are able to successfully export their products even at a time of such high political uncertainty and economic instability, when there is depreciation of the currency, then those companies can only be congratulated. I think that there is no exporter who does not see the risks in Belarus, Russia or in other member states of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and there is no over-reliance on the region,” said economist Nerijus Mačiulis.
At a recent meeting between the Lithuanian deputy minister of Agriculture Vilius Martusevičius and the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Deputy Alexander Subotin, it was agreed that Lithuanian companies would be again allowed to export fish products to Belarus from today, February 1.
In 2015 most of the exported Lithuanian goods to Belarus were bread, bakery products, products used for animal feed, beef, frozen fish, whey powder, cheese and curd, lactose and fructose. The majority of Lithuanian imports from Belarus were accounted for by rapeseed oil (54% of total imports), blueberries, oilseed cake, malt beer, chanterelle, and vodka.
Mačiulis said that exporting to a range of EU and eastern markets could only be good for Lithuania. “There is no need or capability to further enhance Lithuanian exports to the EU. It is healthy to diversify risks, in case of a slower EU growth or a recession in the region, we will have other markets. The CIS and the Belarusian market are attractive for their size and their purchasing power will only increase.”
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The founder of shopper’s paradise Odel began her business in the boot of a car, selling factory surpluses to raise money for street dogs.
About 10 minutes into the interview, Otara Gunawardene says: “There’s one under your table.” I look and find Rusty, a fawn and white dog, lying there calmly. When I entered the room earlier, I had noticed only Browny, Gunawardene’s other equally-poised dog.
Gunawardene is the founder of Odel, that famous store in Colombo that has been drawing Indian tourists for decades. “Many Indians would tell me they made trips to Sri Lanka just so they could shop at Odel,” says Gunawardene. And it’s quite true: forget the Temple of Buddha’s Tooth or the famous frescoes of Sigiriya, shopaholic friends who know you are headed to Sri Lanka will urgently implore you to first visit this lifestyle store. “This was before India’s retail boom, but they continued coming even after that. It was flattering,” says Gunawardene.
What many people don’t know is why Gunawardene started the store. In the decade after Sri Lanka liberalised its economy in 1977, numerous factories came up in different parts of the country. It was a time when the island was witnessing a revolution in its garment manufacturing sector. The world’s top apparel and lingerie brands suddenly found a ready and cheap labour market here. Production scaled up and factories spewed out surpluses. Eager to make a little extra money, Gunawardene decided to supplement her modelling income by buying factory surpluses and selling them out of the boot of her car. The money was used to rescue and treat street animals.
“I started Odel for just that,” she says. The first store was formally set up in 1989, in a 400-sq.ft. space on Dickman’s Road, which now bears the name of acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Dr. Lester James Peries. The chain, which got its name from hers (Otara Del Gunawardene), would soon become a favourite spot for shoppers and tourists. She quit modelling and became a full-time businesswoman. In 10 years, she launched her flagship store in a massive colonial building spanning 33,000 sq. ft. in Alexandra Place in the heart of Colombo. The footfall and captive customer base prompted her to expand further. By 2014, she had opened 20 outlets in and around Colombo.
Today, the model-turned-entrepreneur has turned full-time animal lover. She is ‘Director of Passion’ in an organisation called Embark that works with street dogs in Sri Lanka. “Dogs are like children,” she says.
Embark is located in one of Colombo’s busy neighbourhoods. The lobby walls are filled with photographs — all of them taken in lighting that glints on even the briefest brown streak in her cropped hair. With the photographs superimposed with motivational lines — ‘Compassion: learn it, teach it, share it’ or ‘The universe will always give you a wakeup call when it’s needed. Just make sure you are listening’ — the interiors evoke a new-age, spiritual spa.
The 52-year-old’s own wake-up call came in 2014, when she sold Odel, three decades after she had founded the store. By then, the single shop had expanded into a retail empire. Gunawardene had initially taken accounting lessons from her brother to read financial statements and balance sheets, but her business sense came intuitively. She travelled all over the world, sourcing products and designs seldom found in the region.
To raise money for expansion, Odel made an initial public offering in 2010, and was converted to a public limited company. “That meant even more responsibility,” says Gunawardene. Odel continued to grow, and in 2014, the company recorded a net profit of nearly LKR 2 billion.
Meanwhile, Gunawardene had begun Embark as a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. Only to find that it was inadequate. It could, at most, be a “by-the-way” aspect of life, but nothing more. “The corporate world is too restrictive and does not let you work with your heart. It obsesses over numbers and growth. We get trapped in the pressure and tend to lose sight of the bigger picture.”
All the same, she did not think she would end up selling Odel, a brand she had painstakingly built. “But I have no regrets now,” she says, two years after she sold 45 per cent of Odel’s stakes to well-known local conglomerate Softlogic Holdings for LKR 2.7 billion (about $20 million) and exited the company.
Sri Lanka was once a country that was very compassionate, she says, worrying that increasingly people are “disconnected” from nature. “The world was given to us to live together, not tear part and take what we think is right for us.”
Now, at Embark, she and her team design and sell products across 10 outlets. They make T-shirts, bags, wrist bands and a small collection of dog leashes and other pet accessories — all advocating adoption of street dogs. Profits go to her foundation that has, since 2007, found homes for nearly 2,700 street dogs and rescued and treated 15,000. During the floods earlier this year, Embark was at the forefront of rescuing and treating street dogs.
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Punched cards were, in the 1960's the universal symbol of computing, and even in the 1930's, they were a symbol of modernity. Today, cards are all but forgotten, surviving in a few applicatons such as turnpike toll receipts and automatic voting systems.
There were multiple mappings between the 12 holes of one card column and the character sets of various machines and keypunches.
The following software is available to encourage the development of museum quality emulators for antique computing and punched-card tabulating equipment:
The file format used by these programs is available, and I hope that emulators for historical computer architectures will support interchangable punched card I/O using this format and that a suite of emulated punched card data processing machines will be developed.
Paul Mattes has created an 026 keypunch emulator that supports this format and runs under X11 on Linux and some other Unix compatible systems! See x026 for a demo and an animated GIF of the user interface.
Punched cards were still commercially available from the California Tab Card Company of Whittier California as late as 2016, but their web site has since disappeared.
Cardamation was the last place to rent or buy punched-card data processing equipment. The owner, Robert G. Swartz died on Dec. 16, 2011, and it appears that Cardamation is no longer.
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It's Self-Healing or NO healing
Updated: Sep 28, 2020
Vibrational Self-Healing is all about Communication on a cellular level & beyond….
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I will be showing independent testing by Dr Kune using the GDV bio-photonic camera, Blood Microscopy, as well as Thermography. I will also be asking for a few volunteers for a series of Neurological demonstrations of the brain's ability to communicate under stress in the presence of the Vibranz technology. Vibranz, Using the Invisible to Heal the Visible…
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The PHE Screening inequalities strategy sets out our commitment to make sure all eligible individuals have equitable access to NHS screening programmes.
People in prisons and other secure and detained settings often come from under-served populations with health problems and a higher risk of many conditions for which the NHS screens. In addition, commissioners and providers face a number of challenges in delivering NHS screening services in secure settings that are equivalent to those in the community.
That is why we have developed and published new national guidance on reducing screening inequalities in prisons and other secure settings.
This new publication includes:
- roles and responsibilities of all partners involved in the provision of screening in secure and detained settings
- guidance for commissioners
- guidance for local screening providers
- guidance for prison healthcare teams
- feedback from a panel of former prisoners
- programme-specific information on the provision of each of the national NHS screening programmes in secure and detained settings
Dr Éamonn O’Moore, PHE National Lead for Health & Justice, said:
I welcome this new guidance and commend it to everyone involved in the provision of screening in secure settings. People in prison are NHS patients who are entitled to the same level of healthcare as people in the community, including access to screening services. Healthcare commissioners, providers and prison services should all ensure that people in prison have appropriate access to screening, and this guidance supports them in doing that.
Dr Jake Hard, clinical lead for the new Health and Justice Information system and chair of the Royal College of GPs Secure Environments Group, said:
Ensuring timely access to national NHS screening programmes is an important step in reducing health inequalities and providing equivalent healthcare to people in secure settings. PHE has produced this useful resource to help ensure all the information needed by both commissioners and providers is located centrally, thereby helping to improve the quality and consistency of the approach to the uptake of screening services.
Settings covered by the guidance include immigration removal centres, secure children’s homes, secure training centres and young offender institutions as well as prisons.
Information on screening people in high, medium and low secure hospitals is already included in another national guidance publication, Population screening: access for people with severe mental illness.
Input from lived experience panel
In developing the guidance, we consulted with:
- the national NHS screening programme teams in PHE
- national and regional NHSEI health and justice (H&J) teams
- the NHSEI national public health commissioning team
- the PHE national H&J team
- North West screening and immunisation teams
- NHS Digital
- the East Midlands Health and Justice Lived Experience Panel
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- stresses the importance of continuity of care on admission to prison, on release and when being transferred between establishments
- recommends the automatic and immediate transfer of health information between establishments and community primary care systems
- recommends all prisons have health champions who can provide peer support, information and reassurance about screening to fellow prisoners
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Skimmia is a genus of the Rutaceae family and is native to Asia. Skimmia leaves are positioned at the end of the shoots and the small flowers are clustered. The flowers are between 6-15mm in diameter, (depending on the variety), and have between 4-7 petals on each. Skimmia has a very pungent small when crushed.
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An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 6 - Records and record keeping
Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.
Ahhh... records, records and more records. Record keeping may very well be the single task that many horse owners would prefer to put on the bottom of the list of daily activities in regards to chores around the farm. Understandably, taking care of and spending time with your equine investment takes top priority. However, record keeping can be used as an essential management tool around the farm and serves as a baseline for all aspects related to taking care of a horse, including horse manure management. Knowing how much manure is produced, how it is stored, when, how and where it is applied, utilized or transported are key components to developing a sustainable manure management plan for your farm in the future.
Creating a record keeping system may seem like a daunting endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. First and foremost, finding a documentation method that works efficiently for you is the first step. This can be as easy as notes in a three ring binder, on a calendar, in an app on your phone or in some type of program on your electronic device. Do keep in mind that records should be easy to read, understood by someone else, and have the capability to be printed.
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Points of consideration for your record keeping activities:
- Document the actions you have taken to implement your manure management plan.
- Include information such as soil and manure lab analysis, manure and fertilizer spreading details by field, crops grown and yield by field.
- If composting manure: amount of manure, temperature of pile, when it was turned or aerated, etc.
- If applying manure: document date, time, air temperature, how many loads, acres covered, wind direction, etc.
- If temporarily stockpiling: record amount stockpiled for each respective month
- If manure is being picked up by someone off the farm: document the date and how much was transported off the farm. For example, if you have a neighbor that comes to your farm to get horse manure for their roses, document the date, volume removed and who it was removed by.
In the end, consider thinking of your manure management records and record keeping in this way: Commit to documenting manure management practices in a way that holds you Responsible for managing manure in an appropriate way. This will hold you Accountable for the by-product that your horses are producing and will help you avoid any Problems in the future. CRAP!
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Patrick George and Erynne Jones co-authored this article.
As public affairs professionals, engaging the public often means casting a net wide enough that most of the intended audience has a strong chance of being impacted.
But the big net isn’t always the right approach when the client’s goal is Hard-to-Reach populations. Those populations include members of minority groups, undocumented or immigrant populations, those lacking adequate literacy skills, residents of rural areas, the homeless, the physically- and neuro-diverse, and individuals in vulnerable social and economic situations. Many times, individuals within these subgroups may fall into multiple categories.
Traditional means of outreach fail to resonate with, or even reach, many HTR populations. And when the client’s objectives are related to public health, education, emergency preparedness, or social issues, successfully communicating with these groups is critical — not only to achieve the client’s short-term public relations goals, but to ensure long-term impact of their initiatives.
When the vulnerable, remote, disenfranchised or socially excluded are not reached through public education/awareness initiatives, marginalization increases. Worse, this void institutionalizes inequality.
In California, the most diverse state according to a 2018 analysis and the first large majority-minority state as of the 2000 Census, HTR populations are a critical audience for public awareness campaigns for many reasons, including socio-economic dynamics. If HTR audiences aren’t reached regarding the importance of the California Census 2020 and avoid being counted, for example, the state risks losing federal matching funds for important public programs upon which some of these populations depend.
In our work with education, energy and public health clients, we’ve learned to put the “wide net” aside and use a specialized approach with HTR populations, from program design and implementation, to its conclusion. The following guiding principles can be used across a variety of HTR audiences to achieve maximum impact:
Invest time and resources into understanding the audience. Just as communications to individual stakeholder groups are nuanced and varied, so should messaging and outreach be for individual HTR audiences. As the campaign begins, practitioners should create a landscape assessment of former HTR outreach initiatives, carefully considering what worked and what didn’t. An analysis of existing barriers and resources that can be used to improve outreach efforts in reaching these communities can help identify targeted solutions.
Engage target populations throughout the process. Distinct cultural and linguistic factors impact how communications are “received” by HTR audiences, by whom those audiences are influenced and what specifically leads to behavior change. An assumption that simply disseminating information will lead to this change for niche audiences is a recipe for failure. Rather than flying blind, involve stakeholders in the planning process early and often. This ensures messages are tailored to and resonate with the communities being targeted. Use focus groups to ensure that messaging is on track, placed effectively, and accurate, appropriate and sensitive.
Too often, agencies view “minority outreach” as a throwaway tactic, believing materials translated into another language are adequate. Instead, translation should be done using a translation company (rather than relying on an online translation tool) and tested among focus groups to ensure messaging gets across as intended. Materials should be ADA-compliant and available for individuals that may have a disability, using appropriate auxiliary aids and services such as large print, braille, or closed captioning. Language should be simple and easy to understand, including translated materials, and should incorporate the use of visuals when possible.
Leverage existing networks. Certain populations are called “hard-to-reach” for a reason. Focus on reaching HTR audiences where they “live/play/work/pray.” The best way to do that is through trusted networks within those communities. For example, we partner with community based organizations such as faith-based groups and community centers and enlist key opinion leaders to serve as champions. Information can be better disseminated by arming navigators with tailored talking points, op-eds and community events, as well as providing customizable toolkits that community groups can use in their own outreach efforts.
Keep it simple. Keeping messages simple with straightforward, actionable steps helps ensure impact. Before embarking on a campaign, take inventory of the tools and resources that target stakeholders use regularly. Make sure participation is easy for the target audience and that tools are readily available to help participants understand the process. This includes mobile-friendly web-based applications, social media outreach, on-demand videos, printed materials, telephone support, dedicated inboxes and community events in public forums.
Assess, don’t guess. Results in public awareness and education campaigns are more challenging to quantify than in, say, awareness of the Widget Company, success for which can be measured by increased widget sales. And public awareness campaigns take time; after all, they’re intended to guide audiences from Point A (awareness) to Point B (behavior change). Goals should be set early and in close alignment with the client. Depending on the campaign, assessment could include measuring institutional diffusion, such as the numbers of media outlets/community groups/individuals who agreed to distribute information; quantitative tracking for content resonance, including content viewed or shared across key platforms; and contextual factors, such as long-term commitment from HTR representatives or allocation of community resources to the campaign’s sustainability.
Importantly, measurement should occur at regular, multiple intervals during the campaign. If the assessment suggests the campaign is missing its mark, tactics can quickly be adjusted to meet objectives.
Just because an audience is less accessible doesn’t mean its members should remain powerless and isolated. There’s an urgent and pressing need to better deliver important information to HTR audiences, and we can help do that through collaboratively designed and creatively implemented PR campaigns, taking into account the unique needs and values of the groups we wish to reach.
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So you've decided to go camping. What a fantastic idea! Camping is a fun, healthful, and reasonably priced way to connect with nature. You get to turn off the screens, get away from the rush and bustle of city life, and reconnect with nature by eating and sleeping under the stars.
This article will show you how to organize a camping trip and provide tips for having a successful – and pleasurable – journey beneath the stars.
1. Make A Decision About Where You Wish To Go
Knowing where you want to go camping necessitates determining the type of camping you want to do. Backpacking entails carrying everything on your back and hiking into a distant location, whereas car camping entails loading up the car and driving to a paid campsite. There's also RV and pop-up camping if you don't want to put up a tent.
The more minimalist – and daring – approach will be backpacking. Because you can only bring what you can carry, you'll need a sturdy backpack, some lightweight gear (such as a one-person tent), and some knowledge of outdoor safety and navigation. You'll also want to be prepared for no amenities that you don't bring.
If you'd rather stay in a constructed campground with amenities such as toilets and picnic tables, you can drive in, which means you're not limited in what you can bring. It won't be as raw and wild – you'll almost probably be sharing campgrounds with other people – but it will be a nice way to ease into camping.
Camping in a campervan or RV also opens up a world of possibilities. The biggest advantage is that there is no need to set up camp. You can simply park and sleep once you arrive. But there's also the issue of obtaining a legal parking spot. You'll want to check ahead of time to see whether any campgrounds accept RVs so you don't end yourself camping in a truck driver's rest stop. On that subject, if you're camping in a tent and want to enjoy a peaceful night, choose a park that doesn't accept RVs so you don't have to listen to the hum of generators and motors all night.
2. Book Your Campground
If you've chosen a developed campground, don't expect to be able to walk in and get a spot. Camping is becoming increasingly popular, and constructed campgrounds are particularly popular with families during the summer months. Campsites in National Parks can be requested up to a year in advance, and competition for a spot can be severe. To avoid disappointment, make sure you've reserved your campsite ahead of time; otherwise, you can end up spending the evening traveling about seeking a spot to sleep.
Although you cannot make a reservation for wild camping, you should investigate the location where you intend to pitch your tent to ensure that it is permitted — not all public land is open to the public.
3. Do Some Research On Your Intended Destination
When you've determined where you want to go, do some research on the campground and the surrounding area. This can include dull information such as what amenities are available and whether or not bear lockers are available, as well as more exciting information such as what activities are available nearby. This will help you make sure you've packed everything you'll need since you won't be able to use the internet to search up things like nearby food stores and hiking trails after you arrive.
4. Make A Meal Plan
One of the most enjoyable aspects of camping is meal preparation. You'll need to rely on cold, ready-to-eat food or have a lightweight camping stove if you're planning backpacking meals. You'll be able to enjoy a hot dinner and possibly even coffee with the best camping stoves, but you'll still want to bring light, quick dishes like freeze-dried meals, packed tuna, and boxed noodles.
Your menu might be much more diversified whether you camp in a car or a van. You can bring frying pans to use over the fire or a BBQ grill in addition to a larger double-burner camping stove. You can even slice and dice vegetables to go in your meals if there are picnic tables available or if you bring a folding table. When it comes to perishable foods like meat and vegetables, however, keep in mind that how much ice you have in your cooler is a factor. You might be able to find a campsite that sells ice, but if not, make sure to eat any perishable foods first before switching to non-perishables.
5. Be Ready For Any Type Of Weather
Although you can't change the weather, you can prepare for it. The problem with getting soaked while camping is that there's no way to dry off. Wet clothes inside your tent indicate damp, uncomfortable conditions, and if you're sleeping in a down sleeping bag, you can be in for a chilly night. Regardless of the weather prediction, the most crucial item to have is a waterproof jacket. These are small and lightweight, yet they will keep your underwear dry and your body warm. If you're anticipating a lot of rain, you'll also want to think about waterproof trousers and shoes.
Even in hot desert places, temperatures can drop dramatically overnight, so bring base layers that pack down tiny but provide plenty of warmth, as well as one warmer upper layer, such as a fleece that can also serve as a cushion.
If you're going vehicle camping, bring a tarp or pop-up tent to protect yourself from the weather. If the weather is a little too nice, these also give good sun cover. | <urn:uuid:79a8cb21-f276-4972-8d5c-c0c2e5e4dbf0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.grabnewstyle.com/plan-a-camping-trip-5-things-to-do | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.960462 | 1,147 | 1.671875 | 2 |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-- Florida’s hepatitis A outbreak continues, with 2,349 cases reported this year and 82 cases reported last week, state Department of Health numbers show.
Pasco County led the state with 377 cases reported as of Saturday, followed by Pinellas County with 349 cases and Volusia County with 215 cases.
Dixie County, meanwhile, had its first reported case of hepatitis A last week. That brings to 57 the number of counties that have reported at least one case of the virus this year.
The 10 counties without cases are largely rural.
A News Service of Florida analysis of the data shows that Brevard and Volusia counties had the largest increases in the number of cases last week, each with seven. Lee and Lake counties each had six new reported cases.
State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees, who doubles as secretary of the Department of Health, issued a public health emergency Aug. 1 that warned about the spread of the virus and encouraged citizens to get vaccinated.
The department said 7,850 first doses of the vaccine were administered last week, with 35 percent done at county health departments.
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Next Generation 911: Why your agency's success and community's safety depends on having updated technology
NG911 technology breaks down borders and removes the roadblocks that hinder responders from doing their job – saving lives
Content provided by CentralSquare Technologies
In 2021, NBC Washington reported that nearly 100,000 emergency 911 calls in the D.C. region were sent to the wrong call centers or required transfers to reach the correct jurisdiction due to outdated technology.
Those 100,000 calls represented 100,000 lives possibly facing life-threatening situations. Over the years, the country has felt the adverse effects of 911 call centers using antiquated technology.
Service issues, faulty phone software, overwhelming call volumes and even hackers have demonstrated that older systems are vulnerable. Our communities need efficient, responsive and updated technologies.
What Is NG911?
Most 911 systems were originally built using analog as opposed to digital technologies or Internet Protocol (IP)-based 911 systems. This digital system is what is referred to as Next Generation 911 (NG911).
NG911 is a necessary technology update to handle today's emergency needs. In a world where almost all aspects of life are digital, NG911 offers the capability of allowing the public to share critical information with responders such as videos, images and texts.
Interoperability is also a key function of NG911. Capabilities include faster network communication and data sharing between public safety answering points (PSAPs) and first responders. Additionally, in cases such as mass casualty incidents or natural disasters, NG911 allows for calls to be transferred and accepted by available 911 call centers.
Why we need to accelerate NG911 implementation
In the same way that mere seconds can determine the severity of an emergency situation, the accelerated implementation of NG911 can also make the difference in creating safer communities at a much more rapid pace. NG911 technology breaks down borders and removes the roadblocks that hinder responders from doing their job – saving lives.
This technology increases flexibility and reliability in 911 systems across the country. In states and regions that experience natural disasters such as storms, hurricanes and freezing temperatures, even public entities are exposed to the dangers of these harsh conditions.
So, what happens when the nearest 911 call center loses power? Updated emergency response technology combats this issue, allowing network routing options to mitigate outages and reduce susceptibilities to failure.
The public also gains improved access to emergency response services. After all, the average household does not have a landline. We are in a mobile society. Having the capability to share information with responders, outside of a traditional phone call, enhances situational awareness. Therefore, 911 call centers can make more educated decisions and send the right responder to the scene.
Investing in the right modernized solution
Growing demands in the area of public safety have strained personnel and local government employees. With increased threats to public safety, agencies need an interconnected and interoperable system.
CentralSquare's Public Safety Suites offer CAD+911, mobile, records, jail and analytics. This software offers the ability of a coordinated response to emergency situations between agencies, police and fire, sheriffs with county municipalities, dispatchers with responders and departments with citizens. There is also the benefit of enhanced field operations. With the mobile capabilities, responders are not chained to laptops. They can complete in-field reporting in the palms of their hands.
CentralSquare's CAD+911 systems can help 911 centers handle the complexity of emergency response with technology to automatically locate cellphone caller location, identify the nearest first responder and even prioritize calls to send responders to the most urgent incidents. Efficient resource utilization is a key component of this system. The correct units are dispatched in the quickest amount of time to help citizens in need while giving responders access to shared information that improves their situational awareness to keep everyone safer.
Secure funding with these resources
Budget and funding resources cannot hinder agencies from acquiring the technology needed to serve the community. Government funding and grant opportunities exist to support.
Through the American Rescue Plan, the government has created provisions for investments in the modernization of technology and services to aid in a more effective response to public health emergencies.
Additionally, CentralSquare provides a free, unlimited and customized Grant Assistance Program to help secure additional funding to meet your budgeting needs. Services include:
- Access grant database: Gain access to the most extensive grant listing database available, GrantFinder, to easily identify the best grant to fit your agency's needs.
- 1:1 grant consulting: Unlimited, personalized grant research assistance and coaching from our team of grant experts specific to your agency's project.
- Grant application help: Let our grant experts help you best position your grant application for success with detailed application reviews, editing or proofreading.
The goal is public safety
Technology is ever-changing and continuously advancing to meet societal needs. The public safety sector must also progress in all aspects – starting with its emergency response systems to create safer communities. And, now is an opportune time.
The government has created more opportunities than ever to secure funding for technology updates. With increased access to funding and resources, the most important question to ask is: Is your department NG911 ready? If you're unsure or have not taken the time to assess your department's technology, start today with a conversation to see if CentralSquare's NG911 solution may be right for you. | <urn:uuid:141808a3-a2e0-43f7-baba-c6bcc3a10f68> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.gov1.com/products/community-development/articles/next-generation-911-why-your-agencys-success-and-communitys-safety-depends-on-having-updated-technology-6uVsJDLTolxnIuCQ/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.925738 | 1,090 | 2.40625 | 2 |
The Bounce Between Chaos and Rigidity
When it comes to food and body, many people can go into extremes in an attempt to deal with the array of challenging emotions (which makes you feel physically heavier – this is fact!). Stress (sympathetic nervous system dominance), scientifically can increase** your appetite. You don’t have to have a diagnosable eating disorder to experience this! The goal is not to control your appetite (your body is doing what it is supposed to), but manage and cope with the stress…that is the source many times.
The two extremes are…CHAOS and RIGIDITY. The goal is to recognize when you are headed into an extreme, offer yourself grace, and work on coming back to neutral/balance. Allow me to provide examples to help…
This is where you tend to go into “whatever mode” and react to triggers and emotions. Perhaps, you overeat continually OR even binge (ravenous/can’t stop) OR give in to whatever overwhelming urge you have.
One particular strategy for you to come back to neutral/balance is to create some structure and regular rhythm without condemning expectations. Read that again! This STARTS in the morning: wake up at a specific time before 9am, have a morning self-care ritual, and eat a balanced healthy breakfast.
Extra tip: Ask, “How can I add more nutrient-dense foods each day?”
This is where you go into “must control this mode” and attempt to restrict and set high achieving goals to feel better. Perhaps, you take on an elimination diet (restricting certain foods) without a health/medical need to do so OR count calories meticulously OR over-exercise. Side note: the challenge with falling into The Rigidity Camp is that our society praises these attempts; however, anything taken to an extreme is NOT healthy!!
One very specific strategy for you to come back to neutral/balance is to remove rules and unsustainable goals. Read that again! This STARTS with catching the thought that begins with “I should….” and then reminding yourself that rules and restrictions can cause a self-imposed prison of false security seeking impossible perfection.
Extra tip: Ask, “How can I add some pleasure each day?”
MANY people bounce between CHAOS and RIGIDITY. Going back and forth between “whatever” to “need control.” This is because the ability to trust oneself to have balance and withstand uncomfortable emotions is never fully embraced. There is constant judgment of self.
Wherever you find yourself today….
- Acknowledge how you feel emotionally
- Be aware of the transference to your physical body
- Identify and be mindful of how this impacts your behavioral urges with food and activity levels
- Then determine how you can come back to neutral
The idea is not to get rid of negative emotions, yet to become aware of thoughts and triggers that create them and then find healthier ways to surf the waves and come back to shore. I know this was long…but I hope it touches who needed it!
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She and her curiosity always stayed indoors.
Her heart trapped behind the bars inside the wooden doors.
Her soul traveled miles even if she did not move an inch.
The desires pricked her like the thorns of the cactus making her flinch!
She was as lonely as the Cactus plant and the deserted street.
She needed permission to sit or squat or to just stand on her feet.
The Cactus still had the pot and the floor as companions.
She was unwanted and inside the doors buried were her passions!
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If she boldly stepped out of the door any time of the day,
She had to face the wrath of the master who would love to fray.
Her child hood, youth and women hood are all seamless.
For she knew only slave-hood which was always loveless!
Slavery to “men” whom she feared to accept or deny.
Slavery to the beasts and their erotic desires which made her cry.
Behind those closed doors painted blue she was beaten black and blue.
There was no one to understand her blues even if she gave a cue.
To sing or dance or to even talk to some other is an offense.
Even to think of thinking of her tiniest wishes she always had to pretense.
The doors and the floor were cleaned and even the Cactus was fed.
She was the most used commodity in that house which is thrashed till it bled.
She eagerly used to watch the road as if to meet a human outside the bars.
She used to dream of the moment when she would finally fly and reach the stars.
A smile used to dance on her lips by the mere thought of an escapade.
She knew it was just her dream which slowly would submerge and fade!
She dreaded the evenings when her master would return and bang the door.
If she looked beautiful he would doubt her and call her a whore.
She got used to the treatment and tears dried up and cries became muffled.
Even if she felt sick, vomited or fainted the master remained unruffled!
Her sullen face and bloodied breasts hide in darkness and in shame.
She lives every passing day with a beastly monster who she cannot tame.
She counts her days only to die and leave the hell to travel to the heaven’s gate.
She wants to question the God and know what she did to meet this fate!!
Today I am very sad. When ever I read news like this – “The Eight year old who didnt make it past her wedding night” I shudder , feel sick to the stomach , feel extremely helpless!
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We also located the bulk of BLAST hits with an E worth 10 3 weren’t to viruses, but to bacteria, which is viewed in other of viral metagenomes. In some libraries, hits to viral sequences exceeded these to bacterial sequences, but hits to non viral sequences are normally widespread. Whilst this could reflect bacterial contamination, some have speculated gene transfer agents may very well be accountable. GTAs are virus like particles carrying random fragments of DNA sampled from the host from which they derive. We are unable to conclusively rule out the presence of both bacterial contamination or GTAs as source of bacterial signal in our library, but beneath we talk about evi dence that suggests viral DNA dominates our library.
We didn’t detect bacterial cells among the viruses harvested from the CsCl gradient, which suggests that contamination with cells from the unique sample, if present, was low. Moreover, our empirical estimate of DNA material per recovered virus is somewhat reduce than a previously reported regular of 5. five ten L-Mimosine price 17 g virus one to get a wide variety of marine habitats, but is inside the selection of values from which that aver age was calculated. This suggests the amount of virus like particles extracted can account to the main ity from the DNA. Should the viral DNA is dominated by dou ble stranded genomes, as was just lately observed in Chesapeake Bay, the calculated DNA written content per virus implies an average viral genome size of 38 kb. With 390 kb of total sequence analyzed from our library, a single copy viral gene could appear up to about 10 occasions if each of the DNA is of viral origin, but only if current and recognizable in every single virus.
Most practical categories of viral genes had been existing fewer than ten times, but there were nine clones by using a major hit to phage terminases. This complementary analysis is also constant using the bulk of DNA being derived from viruses, and bacteriophages particularly, rather then GTAs. If our library is dominated by viral DNA, then the predominance of hits inhibitor expert to bacteria and microbial meta genomes, instead of to viruses and viral metagenomes, may be most effective explained as an artifact of biased sequence representation in GenBank along with the presence of undocu mented viral sequences inside of bacterial genome sequences. It’s been mentioned that even genome sequences from purified viral isolates can make a lot of best BLAST hits to bacteria.
The dramatic enhance in the recognition of hits to phages inside the most recent model of MG RAST suggests that this bias is staying diminished as far more viral sequences become obtainable. Our manual annotation uncovered a lot of far more significant hits to viruses, even so, suggesting that this kind of automated pipelines even now have limitations. Microbial metagenomes include a lot of viral sequences that could derive from your capture of totally free or adsorbed viruses, prophages, and contaminated cells. Identifying the viral sequences within the big background of cell derived sequences in the microbial metagenome is chal lenging and needs a conservative technique. Given that it truly is impossible to organize a microbial metagenome absolutely free of viruses, but viruses might be prepared pretty much cell free of charge, analyses of targeted viral metagenomes might be useful in determining the likely sources of DNA sequences in microbial metagenomes. Sequence analysis Considering that our supply material was DNA from what appears to have been remarkably purified virus like particles, the break stage within the hit distribution is really a practical empirical indicator of a threshold beyond which the top quality of hits rapidly degrades. | <urn:uuid:83ab451b-534b-4ecc-9149-52a4e4fdfc55> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://anhydrase-signal.com/2014/12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.957297 | 727 | 2.859375 | 3 |
Potandon Produce LLC of Idaho Falls, ID, is recalling Green Giant Fresh certain whole yellow, white and red onions because of possible Salmonella contamination.
The recalled onions were delivered directly to three UNFI retail distribution centers in Fargo, ND, Bismarck, ND and Hopkins, MN. Further distribution information was not included in the company’s recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled onions were sourced from ProSource Produce LLC, and have been traced to a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that has infected more than 650 people. Federal officials say the outbreak has been traced to the fresh onions from Mexico. The implicated onions originated with ProSource Produce Inc. of Hailey, ID, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Anyone who has the recalled whole onions in their possession or has used them as an ingredient in a dish should not consume them and should either dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers who cannot tell whether they have the implicated onions should not eat the onions and should throw them away.
About Salmonella infections
Food that is contaminated with Salmonella bacteria usually does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection, but infants, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients need to be hospitalized.
Older adults, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
It is possible for some people to be infected with the bacteria and to not get sick or show any symptoms, but to still be able to spread the infection to others.
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Hobbies & Hazards
Hobbies, no matter how enjoyable, have some sort of risk or danger associated with them. Take for example these hobbies and their inherent dangers:
- sore finger from a hammer swing and a miss
- cut to skin or loss of digit from saw
- Stained glass:
- hazardous fumes from solder
- cuts to fingers/skin from glass and/or the tool used to cut the glass
- Even quilting has a few dangers associated with it:
- pin pricks
- finger caught in sewing machine needle
- buying too much fabric = empty wallet (jk)
- skin burned by contact with hot surface of iron and/or steam
The occupational hazard I think about most is the injuries that can occur from a rotary cutter. Rotary cutters are incredibly sharp. The thin round blade attached to the handle easily and quickly cuts through fabric. As a result, they can cut through many other things as well. Of the non-fabric items that I have sliced through, these are the two things that come to mind:
- My cat’s ear: My cats just love to be by me, no matter where I am. One of my cats found out the hard way just how sharp a rotary blade is and how quickly damage can be done. After trying to discourage her presence, on my table, too no avail, I gave up and went about my business. As I prepared to swipe through a segment of fabric she just happened to slide her head and her ear in the direct path of the rotary cutter. The tip of her ear and the blade of my rotary cutter ended up in the same place at the same time. Needless to say the rotary cutter won out. Cat = 0 Rotary Cutter = 1
- My skin
There are two kinds of rotary cutters. The first and older version of the rotary cutter has a safety guard that must be manually unlocked/locked. The fancier rotary cutter has an automatic guard that slides out-of-the-way when the two-part handle is squeezed together. I have the manual version.
The built-in manual safety feature isn’t fool-proof for obvious reasons. In order for it to be affective it must be engaged. The other reason is, even with the safety on, one can still get cut by the blade. I had first-hand experience with just such a mishap.
As is usually the case, the manual safety for my rotary cutter was engaged. Out of clumsiness I dropped the rotary cutter off my table. When it landed it first hit my leg, then the floor. The floor was not damaged but my leg was. The “protected” cutting blade somehow cut my skin. So to those quilters that insist that a covered blade is a safe blade I say hog-wash. Never assume a rotary cutting blade is safe.
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Register for the Design2Innovate professional learning course for middle leaders and classroom teachers
If you'd like to learn how to drive change in your school or classroom, the Design2Innovate: introduction to design thinking course can help.
The course will be delivered in each region over 3 separate days, in terms 3 and 4, 2022. In the course, you will learn how to use design thinking to improve teaching and learning programs, classroom practice, and leadership practice.
The department developed the course in partnership with teachers, the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, and international design-thinking experts.
Design2Innovate is particularly beneficial for teachers interested in exploring more collaborative styles of teaching.
Teachers passionate about inspiring change in their schools found the course rewarding, with a previous participant noting, 'I really appreciate the warmth, transparency and support in preparing me for this new phase of teaching methodology that will be fused into our school program.'
What is design thinking?
Design thinking is a problem-solving strategy that helps us to move away from developed patterns of thinking and open up new ways of seeing and solving problems. It is based on an empathetic understanding of the real-world problems people face.
tech schools have embraced design thinking as a core methodology in their approach. In the classroom, this approach generates student agency, engagement with learning, and development of new skills.
A Year 12 maths methods teacher who applied the lessons from Design2Innovate in the classroom said it had noticeable benefits.
'Who would have thought that sharing feelings could help students come together to encourage each other to have a go at maths in Year 12,' they said.
'Student confidence is higher, the class feels like a community, students are asking more questions, more homework is being completed and students are happy to have a go.'
The course will give you the skills, knowledge and mindset of design thinking.
You will learn about:
- design thinking, its phases and operation, and its application in practice
- how to integrate design thinking into classroom practice
- how design thinking may be implemented more broadly in your school.
Design2Innovate is delivered as a mix of face-to-face learning and online support, by various tech schools across Victoria.
In the course, you will produce a project, lesson or unit of work for the classroom using design thinking.
As part of the collaborative course approach, you will implement this in your classroom and showcase it to other course participants for their feedback.
Teachers have found the facilitators practical and engaging, with one teacher saying:
'All facilitators were incredible and brought great expertise and a realistic approach to the program with an understanding of the challenges teachers face in schools'.
Starting dates for term 3 and 4:
The course is free for all Victorian government schools. Schools are reimbursed for casual relief teacher costs through the
Schools Targeted Funding Portal.
How to apply
The course is designed for classroom teachers and middle leaders from a school, such as lead teacher, subject coordinator or those involved in curriculum change.
To register for the course, refer to the
Design2Innovate Channel on Arc.
Find out more
For further enquiries about each event, contact the relevant tech school.
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Spain’s Health Minister Carolina Darias on Thursday announced that the country’s Public Health Commission, the body responsible for advising the ministry on Spain’s Covid vaccination strategy, has said there should be a fourth dose offered to all of Spain’s 47 million inhabitants.
What hasn’t been fully decided yet is when the rollout will begin, although Darias did hint that it’s likely to take place during the autumn.
“We’re waiting for the arrival of new vaccines adapted to Covid-19 variants by that date, as stated in the contracts we have signed with the pharmaceutical companies,” Darias said on La Sexta TV channel.
The decision also still requires full approval from the Public Health Commission. There’s unlikely to be a u-turn on the matter, although Spanish health authorities have at different stages of the pandemic taken some time to execute decisions they initially announced.
Until now, only people over 80, those in care homes and people classified as vulnerable (cancer, HIV, transplant, dialysis patients) have been approved to have a second booster dose in Spain, which is milder than the initial two-shot vaccination given in 2021.
In April 2022, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) considered that at that time it was too early to speak of a fourth dose for all age groups, but they have given the go ahead to high-risk groups.
Around 50 percent of Spain’s population has had one Covid-19 booster dose (third dose), but the rates are lower among younger people.
Spain’s Public Health Commission is in favour of waiting to see how the country’s epidemiological situation evolves and for the new messenger RNA vaccines adapted to the new variants to be made available.
These new serums are expected to be ready in October and the two pharmaceutical companies developing them, Pfizer and Moderna, have already submitted the results of their clinical trials to the European Medicines Agency.
Although for the past months Spain has only been counting Covid-19 infections in people aged 60 and over as well as serious cases, health authorities have recorded an increase in recent weeks.
On Tuesday, they confirmed there were 36,133 new infections over the previous 7 days and 131 Covid deaths.
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(WJBK) - The Detroit Zoo is putting the pedal to the metal in its ongoing efforts to be environmentally sustainable with the installation of the smart flower.
It's an all-in-one, ground-mounted solar panel that can generate 40 percent more energy than a traditional solar power system, enough to power the Wildlife Carosel next to it as well as other areas of the zoo.
Officials say it not only generates energy for the zoo, but visitors tend to stop and ask what it is -- opening the door for an educational conversation about sustainable energy.
The zoo also doesn't sell water bottles, but provides filtered water stations for free. Along with the smart flower, the Detroit Zoo has also partnered with the Smart Bus.
If you can prove that you took the Smart Bus to the zoo, you'll get $2 off your admission fee, a wristband for a free drink, and a free ride back on the Smart Bus.
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Greece’s territory will expand for the first time since 1947 when the Italian-occupied Dodecanese islands became a part of the Greek state.
“This is the first time since 1947 that the Greek parliament has been called upon to vote for the increase of national sovereignty,” Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said in a speech at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Greece’s expansion is because of the territorial waters in the Ionian Sea increasing to 12 nautical miles.
Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, speaking at the beginning of the meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense, where the relevant bill is being discussed, stated that the increase of national sovereignty exceeds 13,000 square kilometers.
This is about 10% of the total area of Greek territory or one and a half the size of Crete.
“The government is proposing to exercise its inalienable right to increase territorial waters from 6 to 12 miles,” Dendias said.
“This will increase the area of national sovereignty by 10,079 sq.km, and if one takes into account the area created by the legal closure of bays, it exceeds 13 thousand sq.km,” he continued.
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Everyone knows that, on average, women earn less than their male counterparts. But did you know that many women earn 20% less than the Caucasian men they work with? In addition, men of color earn 30% less than their Caucasian male coworkers.
Unfortunately, this inequality has remained strong and valid throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, even getting worse for some groups of people.
Much research has been done on the subject of why this happens. As a result, many actions have been taken in an attempt to reduce inequality. However, much of the problem remains unchanged, with recessions exacerbating the issue and creating an even bigger divide between groups of workers before returning to what we consider to be "normal."
Today we're diving into one of the main reasons why we just can't get a grip on this issue -- conscious bias. In general, people want to hire and provide good things for people who are similar to them. So, with the majority of businesses being owned and operated by Caucasian individuals, both hiring and payment are skewed by conscious bias, or the need to make the workplace as ideal as possible for Caucasian workers.
A 2014 study found that 83% of today's corporations are managed by Caucasian men. Since 2014 not much has changed, which leads to the question of what steps do we, here at ConnectE, take to reduce the size of the divide?
Well, first of all, let's agree that technology is the enabler. At ConnectE, we start with a level playing ground for all employees -- if you have the skills and experience, we want to give you the correct compensation and will do everything in our power to do so.
Using our method, corporations select candidates based on skill and the budgets they have for technical projects needing to be completed. Hiring managers don't know who the candidates are or what they look like until they have bid on the open and available projects -where the bids are based on skills and budgets as we said- and not gender or skin tone.
Using this method, we've witnessed a 30-50% increase in how much candidates are being paid, equating to them earning more money than they would have through a full-time job to which they were hired in the traditional method. Companies are securing the best candidates for 30% less in terms of cost, as well.
In addition, the talent in question have the opportunity to choose when they want to work, which is a big advantage for employees who have extensive home lives to manage alongside their career.
In general, Gig work platforms are a wonderful tool for bridging the gap between groups. They give everyone equal opportunity to land jobs, and because they are flexible and can be done at home, they also offer the potential for many workers to make more money than they would at a regular out-of-house job.
We have a campaign dedicated to women and diverse candidates. Qualifying workers can apply on our website www.connecte.co. The process is quick and simple, and gets your foot in the door.
Now that we've taken the first step to bridging the great divide, we'd love for you to join us! It's truly a win-win for everyone involved.
More than 80% of today's relevant corporations are run by caucasian men.
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The Five Kedars
The Mahabharata is one of the oldest epics in the world and was written by the sage Vyasa. There is no subject on which it doesn’t deal with. However all the various subjects are woven into the story of the Kuru dynasty which ruled over India about five thousand years ago. Modern Delhi is built over their capital city of Indraprastha. The epic deals with the rivalry between the cousins known collectively as the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It ends in the internecine war between the two factions. The Pandavas were five in number and are said to be the sons of the gods in as much as they were all extremely noble. Arjuna, the hero of the epic and the middle one amongst the Pandavas is the one to whom Lord Krishna gave the discourse of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. This discourse comes in the middle portion of the Mahabharata and deals with the human problem – how to attain liberation from the coils of material life. However it also deals with the very practical aspect of how to deal with our day-to-day life.
Pandavas with dog Dharma
At the end of their life, the Pandavas decided to give up their kingdom and go to the Himalayas and meditate on their favourite deity, Lord Shiva. So they set out accompanied by their wife, Draupadi. When they reached the place called Rudraprayag, they thought they had a glimpse of Lord Shiva. They tried to chase him but he took on the form of a buffalo and dashed off towards the north. They followed in hot pursuit and eventually caught up with him at the place that is now known as Kedarnath. The Lord now dived into the earth. Only the hind portion of the buffalo was sticking out. This was caught by one of the brothers called, Bhima. But pull as he might, he couldn’t get the rest of the buffalo out of the ground. The hump now turned into a Shiva Lingam and remained at this place. Each of the other parts appeared at four other places and came to be collectively known as the Panch Kedars or the five Kedars. All these lie in the Garwal Himalayas in the modern state known as Uttranchal.
The Garwal Himalayas lie to the north east of the Indian peninsula and is known as the Valley of the Gods. The air is fragrant with the aroma of spirituality. When one gazes at the snow clad peaks and hear the gurgling of the Ganga as she jumps over boulders and rocks and watch the mists rise up from the rivers and valleys one can easily believe that this is indeed the playground of the devas. (Gods). This is the place where countless sages have meditated and become enlightened and the very air is fragrant with the perfume of their amazing vibrations that have lasted through the centuries. The Himalayas are filled with the power and passion of Lord Shiva and in this part of India, we find more shrines to this deity than to any other. The most famous of them is the temple of Kedarnath. Cradled in the bosom of the Himalayan ranges there are four other temples, which along with Kedarnath that go under the name of the Panch Kedars or the five Kedars. They are situated in inaccessible places and provide a challenge to any devotee of Shiva who wishes to worship him in places that are far away from the madding crowd. Shiva is noted for his love of lonely peaks and solitary ranges. His true worshippers should always be prepared to take the leap into the unknown and face all the challenges that he places in their way, as the Pandavas did. Those intrepid ones who actually dare to go to these places will find that they are amply rewarded for their determination and devotion. The air is saturated with Shiva Shakti and one can easily imagine him striding across mountain crags and peaks, his matted hair mingling with the clouds and snakes twirling around his neck!
These five temples are sprawled all over the vast Kedar valley at altitudes ranging from 1500 m. to 3680 m. Out of these Tunganath is the highest at 3,810 m, Kedarnath is 3584 m., Madmaheswar is 3289 m., Rudranath is 2286 m. and Kalpeshwar, 2134 m.
Descent of Ganga at Bhagirathi
Painting Thanks to Exotic India Art
Of these Kedarnath is the biggest of the temples and the most popular. The Shiva Lingam (sign of Shiva) here is a natural rock in the shape of a buffalo’s hump. Rudranath is the place where his face appeared, Madmaheswar is where his navel is said to have fallen, his arms appeared at Tunganath and his tresses at Kalpeshwar.
Kedarnath is situated at the head of the Mandakini River. It is at an altitude of 3,584 m. with a breathtaking view of the snow capped Himalayas in the background. The temple is made out of huge granite slabs. Adi Shankaracharya, the founder of the Advaita philosophy is supposed to have worshipped here and fixed the method of puja. With his usual foresight, he made a rule that the pujaris (priests) of this temple should be brought from the state of Karnataka in the south and the priests of Garwal should go to the Shiva temple of Rameshwaram in the south. This is the custom up to this day.
The journey to Kedarnath starts from the pilgrim town of Rishikesh at the foothills of the Himalayas. The railway track ends in Rishikesh. From here one can take a car or bus and go up to Rudraprayag. This is a famous confluence of two rivers where the River Mandakini, which comes from Kedarnath, meets the River Alagananda, which comes from Badrinath. From here one has to take the route to the place called Gaurikund, which is as far as the motorable road goes. This place, which is dedicated to the goddess Gauri, the consort of Shiva, has a beautiful hot water spring in which all pilgrims are supposed to take a bath. There is a lovely shrine to the goddess close to the spring.
The 14 km. trek to Kedarnath begins from Gaurikund. Those who find it difficult to walk can take ponies and old people can be carried in something called a doli, which is a kind of hammock, carried by four people. En route we come to a halting place called Rambara. The track is made out of cobbled stones and is quite difficult to walk on. But the problems of the trek are forgotten when we gaze at the breathtaking vistas that open out before our astounded eyes at every turn. All through we are followed by the gurgling sound of the Mandakini as she rushes down the deep gorges and valleys. Actually most of the fascination of the route is spoilt for the earnest pilgrim who goes on foot, by the ponies that come behind and threaten to nudge him off the cliff. The track clings to the hillside that overlooks valleys that are more than 500 km deep so the prospect of being nudged off these cliffs is not such a happy one.
However our first view of the temple as we come up is enough to take away all the fatigue of the journey. The fantastic snow mountain at the back sets off the stark granite structure of the shrine. You literally give a gasp of delight when you see this view. Unfortunately the approach road is now filled with modern restaurants and shops so part of the charm is lost.
Hindu pilgrims are always required to take a bath before they enter any temple. There is no hot spring here as there is at Badrinath so one has to take a bath in the icy waters of the Mandakini. However in the past few years two and three-star hotels have sprung up so hot and cold showers are available in the bathrooms. I always feel that comforts are always at the cost of sanctity - the more the comforts, the less the sanctity! Another problem is that the more the comforts, the more the pilgrims who behave more like tourists than true pilgrims. A special feeling is generated when one dips in the freezing waters and stays in an ill-ventilated, tiny room and runs to the temple at the crack of dawn to be present for the first puja. Unlike Vishnu temples where the devotee is not allowed into the sanctum sanctorum, in Shiva temples you can go right up to the lingam and do one’s own abhishekam (ritual powering of water over the idol) as well as touch the idol.
This is a great thrill for everybody. The pujari (priest) is there and will also do a puja for you if you so wish. In fact there are many pujas during the course of the day in which you can participate. The lingam is a huge hump-shaped rock that is anointed and decorated very beautifully. Shiva is supposed to be “abhisheka priya” (one who loves to have water poured over him) while Vishnu is said to be “alankaara priya” (one who loves to be beautifully dressed), so you will find that Shiva Lingams are never as beautifully decorated as the idols of Vishnu.
Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath
Two other spots worth visiting here are the samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya and the Gandhi Sarovar. There is a lot of debate about the place where Adi Shankaracharya actually passed away. One faction claims that it was at Kedarnath so there is a shrine here to this most renowned teacher of the Advaita philosophy, which is the philosophy of non-duality. Gandhi Sarovar is a glacial lake in which some of the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were scattered. Of course there are many other beautiful treks in and around the place which one can do if there is time and inclination.
The return journey is also to be covered in one day. There is a short stop at Rambara and then on to Gaurikund where one has to stay the night and then proceed to the next shrine known as Madmaheswar.
A pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrines can be undertaken only by those who are not haunted by the spectre of Time looming behind them with the proverbial scythe. To these adventurous types, the Himalayan shrines offers a vast storehouse of not mere spiritual merit but also a feeling of profound fullness and satisfaction on all levels of the personality – physical, mental and aesthetic.
Madmaheswar is situated at the foot of the Chaukamba Peak at an altitude of 3,500m. This is the place where Shiva’s navel is supposed to have emerged. After finishing our Kedar trek we have to return to Gaurikund for the night halt. From here one can take a vehicle to Guptakashi. Kashi is the old name for Varanasi and “gupta” means secret or hidden. Guptakashi has an ancient temple of Shiva and derives its name from the fact that this is the place where Shiva is supposed to have hidden himself when the Pandavas chased him. At this place he disappeared and hid himself in a cave. Hence this place is known as Guptakashi or the “hidden Kashi”.
Those who are keen on a longer trek like us can get off the bus or car at a place called Devidhar from where there is a delightful forest track up to Kalimath, which is our first halting place. The three kilometer walk took us through a thickly wooded slope carpeted with the leaves of pines and deodars, which are centuries old and which muffle our footsteps. This track leads to the stream called Kali. From here the track winds up to the tiny village in which is situated the temple of Kali Mata or the Goddess Kali. The temple is open on all sides and is surrounded by striking red wooden pillars. It is a siddha peeth in which one of the parts of the Goddess Sati is supposed to have fallen. Siddha peeths are said to have the ability to fulfill all our wishes.
Legend goes that the Goddess Chandi Devi was sitting on a rock, combing her hair when two demons that were the servitors of the two brothers Shumba and Nishumba saw her and were totally captivated by her intoxicating beauty. They ran back to their masters and reported the matter to them. The whole story is narrated in the Devi Mahatmyam. The rock on which she was sitting is close to this temple.
After an overnight stay at Kali Math the trek continued along an undulated terrain with thickly terraced slopes. The river known as the Madmaheswar Ganga could be seen far below, glinting and sparkling in the sunlight. Seven kilometers from Kali Math we reached the little hamlet known as Raun Lek where we stayed at a humble homestead. We had decided not to be hustled on our journey but to go slowly and thus enjoy the scenic beauty and the feel of the land by staying with the peasants. The little room that they gave us was not as clean as one would have liked but the cobbled terrace where they gave us dinner had a breathtaking view of the entire valley with the roar of the river thrown in for extra measure. In the distance was the magnificent Chaukamba peak on which the setting sun was giving special light effects. No five star hotel could ever boast of such idyllic surroundings. The long Himalayan twilight drifted into an enchanted night with a sky, studded with huge stars hanging low over our heads! This was not a five-star hotel but a million-star one! Very soon the eighth-day moon came out to enhance the beauty of the scene. We sat on the terrace and soaked in the atmosphere while our host regaled us with surprising bits of information coming from one living in such a remote spot. He also told us of an alternate route from Gaundhar which could be reached by taxi from Guptakashi. Of course this route would totally cut out the beautiful temple of Kali Mata.
Chandi Devi Temple
It is always good to set out as early as possible when you are trekking in the hills. In summer the day gets light by 4.30am and we covered the 8 kilometers to Ransi in a fairly short time since the terrain was not hilly. Here there was an ancient temple to the Goddess Rakheswari and we rested a while in the dim recesses of this temple, enfolded in the benign waves emanating from the goddess. Our night halt was at Gaundhar so we set out as fast as possible. The walk to Gaundhar was really charming. The track winds up for a while and then started going down through pine forests. Many a turn in the path brought us face to face with fantastic waterfalls and secret pools. Wild strawberries nestled in clusters of dark green leaves. We didn’t have time to gather them but just then a “pahari” (hill) belle approached us and thrust some of the delicious berries into our hands. What could we offer in exchange for this manna from the gods? Sacrilegious to think of giving biscuits and artificially flavoured sweets.
The priest at Ransi had warned us not to stay at Gaundhar, which is where all pilgrims halt, but to push on another 1 kilometer to Vantoli, which is actually the base camp for the ascent to Madmaheswar. This spot was one of the most charming we had ever stayed so far. There is a confluence of two rivers here and the tiny homestead where we halted nestles in the lap of a vale with towering peaks on one side and the roar of the waters as they rush to meet each other at the confluence. We had an exhilarating bath in the icy waters, clinging on to a branch of a tree for fear of being swept away by the current. After this we were ravenous. Never had we eaten such a delicious meal. Just plain chapattis with some green leaves that the little boy ran and plucked from the adjoining fields and some thick curds. The milk and curds in these hills are really wonderful – thick and creamy from cows fed on green grass and leaves alone. Potatoes were a luxury since that year’s crop had not been harvested and most of them were too poor to go to the nearest town to buy such “luxuries”!
Magic moments when we wandered along the river and sat on sun-bleached rocks, sprinkled with the icy spray from the foaming, swirling, dancing waters around. I wonder if any sophisticated mountain resort could compare with this pristine beauty!
The next day was the last and most difficult part of our journey. We had to do nine kilometers of really stiff climbing with only one hamlet in between where we might get some refreshments. The track wound its way through shady pine-clad slopes to the hamlet. After a short break we commenced the hard climb, sometimes through forests and sometimes over bare slopes. The river was only a silver streak far down below from which the wind wafted the faint sounds of the roaring waters which had turned into a whisper. Even though it was a hard climb, the sight of the pink and red rhododendron flowers encouraged us to push on. Creepers trailed their vines across our tired faces as if to comfort us. We had been warned to be on the look out for bears but nary a one did we ever see! However we did see a couple of playful creatures resembling back and white badgers who were not in the least bit put out by this invasion of their privacy. One of the nicest things about this trip compared to the one to Kedar was the fact that we didn’t have to jostle our way between frisky mules and coolies carrying people on their backs in baskets! Due to its inaccessibility Madmaheswar is off the beaten track for most rich pilgrims and the poor ones cannot afford ponies and baskets! We felt as if the whole world belonged to us alone. The only sound to assail our ears was the mournful screech of the Himalayan eagle and the muted murmur of the waters below.
But this final assault was really arduous. The nine kilometers took seven hours. At last when we had almost given up hope of reaching our destination before the sun set, a turn in the track gave us a breathtaking view of the valley, with flower-studded slopes and a gushing stream meandering across it. The towering peak of the Chaukamba formed the backdrop and the tiny temple nestled at its foot looking as if it was a painted canvas. Another ten minutes brought us right up to the temple where the priest and a swami were basking on a rock in front of the shrine trying to catch the last rays of the precious sun.
The priest was a young man hailing from the southern state of Karnataka. He informed us that the four priests of the Shiva temples of Kedar, Madmaheswar, Ukhimath and Guptakashi came from Karnataka as decreed by Adi Shankaracharya and every year, they kept rotating between these temples. The temple is a replica of the Kedar temple but on a miniature scale. There are only two pujas here, one at 8 am and an evening arati at 7 pm. The priest kindly invited us to lunch with him since the only shop which the place possessed was closed since the proprietor had gone down to procure provisions. Luckily he was right behind us and arrived with a great haul of atta (wheat flour) and lentils. We were invited to wash ourselves in the little spring that seemed to gush out from beneath the root of a gnarled tree. We rested in the accommodation provided by the temple authorities, which was luxurious compared to the huts we had stayed in. We explored the beautiful surroundings till the tinkle of the temple bells summoned us for the evening arati. Inside the sanctum was a beautifully decorated lingam, which seemed to shine with a radiance of its own. The lingam was the middle portion of Shiva and was encased in a silver covering with the inevitable snake emblem above it. The exquisite puja articles were all made of silver and were exact replicas of the ones at Kedar. The arati was a prolonged affair with much clanging of gongs and bells by the shopkeeper’s children.
The two small shrines outside contained priceless carvings of Shiva and Parvati in a most unusual pose and another of the goddess, Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of the demon- Mahishasura. The former was similar to the one we had seen in Kali math but the latter was unique.
After the puja was over we retired to our exclusive hotel for our humble fare of chapattis and dal with a few boiled potatoes thrown in. These had been dug out by the shopkeeper’s son from the hard earth. It was the left over of last year’s crop. Then we went to the priest’s room to listen to his interesting tales of adventures in the hills.
He told us the history of the temple. One of the ancient kings of that region was annoyed to find that one of his prize mulch cows always came back dry. Determined to find out the reason for this, the king followed the cow and saw her shedding her milk over a stone at this spot. The irate king brought his sword down on the innocent cow’s head but the blow missed its mark and fell on the stone, which started to bleed. The king cleared the grass from round it and discovered that it was a lingam. Even today the mark of the sword is seen on top of the lingam. The remorseful king atoned for his sin by building a temple round the lingam. He died before he could complete it and later on someone else completed it. One of the stones on the right side gives some information about the date and name of the person who completed it but the priest said that though the archeologists had made a through study of it no one had been able to decipher it. However the method of the rituals to be conducted here as in all the Himalayan shrines had been augmented by Adi Shankaracharya, the master trekker of all times. He is supposed to have covered all this terrain on foot and laid down the rules and regulations concerning the type of worship to be offered at all places. By decreeing that the priests of the Himalayan shrines should come from the south and those at Rameswaram in the south, should come from the Himalayas, he saw to it that there was a good intermingling of the cultures of the north and south.
Next morning bright and early we trekked up to the highest point in that place to the temple of Buddha Madmaheswar. The hills were really alive with the sound of divine music as we clambered up the grassy slopes dotted wildly with myriads of white and yellow flowers with little clusters of red here and there and violets behind mossy stones. Walking in the shadow of these majestic snow peaks we feared to tread hard for fear of defiling this holy spot. Who knew what treasures lay beneath the unwary foot that carelessly crushed a million tiny sparkling flowers? Here the rhododendrons had been reduced to dwarf size and hung in clusters of waxy, mauve flowers which dropped unheeded on to the grassy carpet - an unceasing offering to the great Lord -Mahadeva (Shiva).
The whole valley was rolled out like a carpet below us with an unhampered view right up to Raum Lek. On one side towered the glittering, spectacular peak of Chaukamba Devi; home of eternal snows that had been inspiring us all through our trek. Now it appeared as if it was only a short distance away, spotlighted by the rays of the early morning sun. Impossible to describe the beauty of that scene with the valley below and the snow peaks all around. All the peaks were mirrored in the glacial lake below giving the amazing impression of a double exposure. Glacial lakes are perfectly still and mirror the surroundings with absolute accuracy. We threw ourselves on the velvety grass and imbibed the fragrance of that perfumed air. Words are poor instruments and hardly likely to do justice to the exquisite charm of that blissful spot. Even photographs could only give a faint idea.
We had to tear ourselves away from this sanctified spot and come down for the puja at 8 o’clock. The silver covering of the lingam was removed and saw the cleft on the crown. Unlike other Shiva temples in the north, the devotees are not allowed to enter the sanctum and do the abhishekam. We could only observe from the adjoining room.
The villagers around donated the flowers, rice and other offerings for puja. These villages were far below the temple but to these hardy hill tribes a walk of five or six kilometers with an ascent of a thousand meters was nothing. Every morning one of the villagers would come with the daily offering. They would wait for the prasadam that was distributed after the puja.
By god’s grace we were not pressed for time and we spent a couple of days in this idyllic spot roaming round the mountains, watching the sunset and sunrise and generally saturating ourselves in this divine atmosphere so that it would remain an indelible memory for us.
What can be said about the journey back to the twentieth century. It took half the time according to our watches but over two centuries as far as culture was concerned. Back to a world of roaring, tearing traffic, jostling crowds, noise and screech of vehicles and people rushing madly all the time not knowing that they were getting nowhere – back to a world of chips and cheese and chay (tea) from which we had escaped for a few glorious, enchanted days!
If there is one thing that the Himalayas teaches you it is that one should have absolute faith in God alone. Nothing and nobody can help you in those high reaches except the almighty. Without this faith and total surrender there is not much point in doing these treks. The value of the trek doesn’t lie in reaching the place but in the effort of getting there. Each step and each vista can either be a dream or a scream depending on your metal preparation.
After having done Madmaheswar we thought that Rudranath would be quite easy but of course even though Madmaheswar is actually a longer trek, there are villages en route where we can take rest as well as get some sort of sustenance. Here there was nothing. We had absolutely no idea what we were letting ourselves in for and had not thought of carrying any food with us. All we had was water and a packet of biscuits. On top of which we had decided not to take either a porter or a guide as most people do. We were sure that our belief in God alone would get us to the temple. The only guide we wanted was Sri Rudranath himself!
The trek to Rudranath starts from the village of Sagar. For this one has to go to the town of Gopeshwar and get a jeep from there to Sagar, which is 6 km away. From Sagar to Rudranath is a tough 22 km. trek that has to be done in one day since there are no villages en route where one can take shelter. However we were travelling on the proverbial shoestring and had just invested in modern backpacks with a lot of facilities so we dared to do it without any porter or guide.
An hour after we started we came to a dense forest with absolutely no trails. It was a unusually thick and we just kept climbing without much idea of where we were going. It is one of the most exciting things in the world to walk in a trackless silent forest, with only the steady tramp of our feet and a few birdcalls from here and there. Now and again a fallen tree trunk blocks your way. They look like souls who are prostrating to the divine in absolute surrender. Sometimes golden rods of sunshine fall through the chinks in the canopy above and stroke our faces with love and warmth. I just love that feeling of total dependence on divine providence alone. My poor son and brother were burdened with their backpacks so maybe they didn’t quite have the same feeling as I did.
We had hardly walked a couple of hours when the sky became overcast and rumbling sounds could be heard. Soon it started drizzling and then it came pouring down. Had we been in the open we would have been totally drenched but thanks to the dense canopy above us we didn’t get soaked. We had come with some plastic sheets and raincoats so we covered the packs with the sheets and huddled together under our raincoats. We thought it better to wait till the weather cleared a bit before proceeding. We were also famished after the two-hour walk so the biscuits finished in a trice. Just then it was nothing short of a miracle, but we heard the sound of tramping feet behind us and who should appear but a Squadron Leader of the Indian Air Force accompanied by his team of men who were doing the Panch Kedar trek. Of course they were loaded with food and tents and all types of modern equipments, which made trekking easy. They gave us all encouragement and told us that they would meet us on the plateau, which was an hour away. They had brought packed lunches and we were welcome to join them. My eyes filled with tears when I thought of the grace of God who had sent a whole squadron from the Indian Air Force to help us despite the fact that we were so foolish as to go without any food!
By this time the rain was letting up so we also started trekking with added vigour. When we reached the bugyal or meadow they had already set up a small cooking unit and gave us a welcome cup of tea as soon as we arrived. The view from there was really something. It was truly incredible. The meadow was dotted with wild flowers and down below the valley stretched out with the sides carpeted with tiny flowers. We still had a long way to our destination and we knew that we would have to start walking if we wanted to reach before sunset. So we reluctantly refused their offer of lunch but did take some sandwiches that they had packed and kept ready.
By this time the sun was up so it was a real delight to climb up those grassy slopes with hardly any tracks except those made by goats and shepherds.
Since I was very slow my companions were soon well ahead of me. This was really what I wanted since I love the sense of being all alone on the hillside with only the sounds of the insects, the occasional ripple of streams in the distance and the brilliant sunlight. Suddenly a host of butterflies, which had just come out of their cocoons, rose up before me like a cloud. They were all bright yellow and it almost seemed as if the flowers had suddenly decided that they had enough of being tied down to their stems and wanted to experience the joy of flying in the air! Now and again I would see a clump of wild strawberries, small and bright red, nestling in their cluster of dark green leaves. The sky above was the peculiar intense blue, which is found only in the mountains. Not a cloud marred the sky. I was glad of my sun-hat without which I would certainly had sunstroke. It was wonderful to walk through these ancient trails completely alone, meeting not one human being and best of all not one tourist on a pony!
I knew that my companions would be getting restless so I hurried a little and reached Panar, which was a sort of old deserted encampment. A shepherd was sitting there chewing tobacco while his sheep chewed the grass on the hillside. My brother and son were having an interesting, if a little one-sided conversation with him. They were happy to see me and the shepherd advised us to hurry up since we still had about ten kilometres to reach our destination.
After some time to my joy the clouds arrived and covered the face of the burning sun. Once we had crossed the bugyals the landscape changed to crags and peaks and cliffs and sheer drops. At one place there was a ridge between two high peaks on either side with stones placed in asymmetrical dedication, perhaps as a homage to the ancestors. Now that the sun was setting, the long and purple Himalayan twilight set in. Barren, grey mountains flanked us on either side. The path was rough and rugged, most fitting for yogis. Then suddenly the landscape changed and in the gloaming I saw that the slopes of the mountain were clad in lavender rhododendrons like my clothes.
The long twilight was fading into the darkness of a mountain night and stars were dotting the dark sky when we heard the sound of temple bells in the far distance. My son and brother were getting rather worried at my tardiness. The Air Force had passed us a long while ago. The thought of spending a night on the Himalayan slopes with our inadequate supplies was not a happy thought to them. However luckily for me such thoughts never crossed my mind. In fact to walk through the night without knowing anything about your destination except its name and without knowing if and where we would get a place to rest was something which has always thrilled me to the core. Thank God these rare Himalayan shrines are still untouched by the tourist trade and thus we could not make advance bookings! God was our only guide and I always felt sure that He would provide! But the body has its limitations and I must admit that I was totally exhausted by the time we got to the small arch with a bell in the centre that normally heralded the entrance to all Himalayan shrines.
The night puja was going on. The Squadron Leader and a few of his men were attending it. We went straight in even though my upbringing normally forbade me to enter a temple without having a bath. However I figured that Rudranath would forgive me for having waved such formalities. My feet were getting really frozen, standing on the bare granite floor of the ancient shrine that had no pretences to any embellishments. In fact it was a cave set deep in the rock. The lingam was covered with a silver face, which had quite a fierce aspect. It was only the next morning when the mask was removed that I saw the actual lingam, with Shiva’s face. It was benign and beautiful with half closed eyes.
After the arati we approached the pujari and asked him if he could tell us where we could spend the night. He was a dour, old man and obviously his solitary stay in such a holy spot had not softened him. In fact it had made him rough and rude quite unlike the other priests we had met at the other shrines. He was most unwelcoming and told us that the only accommodation was a shepherd’s hut, which we could use if we liked. Since there was not much option we went there only to be met with a cloud of smoke when we opened the wooden door. We couldn’t make out much in the beginning but as our eyes got accustomed to the smoke we saw that it was a small granite hut with a fire in the middle. It was already crowded with four shepherds who were adding their bit to the general atmosphere with smoke from their beedies (country cigarettes)!
However beggars can’t be choosers so since I was the only woman, they were kind enough to give me a corner in which I laid my sleeping bag and was flanked on the sides by my son and brother. We went out for a small bit of fresh air and our nostrils were assailed by the smell of delicious cooking which was coming from the impromptu kitchen which had been set up by the Squadron. Of course they had their own tents for sleeping. We joined them for a delicious meal. Just imagine the fare that the Lord had provided for us on top of this solitary mountain where we would surely have had to starve had these people not been there. It was very doubtful if the surly pujari would have offered us a meal.
After this we retired to our sleeping quarters. Of course I must admit that due to the bitter cold, the smoke and the bad odour, I didn’t manage to sleep much.
Nandi Devi (7816 meters)
When I went out in the morning all my pains and aches vanished with the breathtaking sight that met my eyes. The soaring peaks of Trishul and Nanda Devi could be seen unbelievably close and the purple rhododendrons could be admired in all their glory. The peaks were touched with gold as the sun slowly rose. Temple bells were ringing so I ran to the shrine to see the Lord’s face without the mask and watched the abhishekam or ritual bath. This time I was all alone with the pujari who didn’t even deign to glance at me. However I was least bothered. My heart was bursting with gratitude for the grace, which had allowed a person like me who was most un-equipped for such things to come and have darshan. Tears streamed down my eyes and all I could do was to fall down in full prostrations and thank Him again and again.
I was sorely tempted to stay a couple of days as we had planned to do and go and see the Surya Kund, Chandra Kund, Tara Kund and Manasa Kund. The Vaitarani River is also here. This is the river that has to be crossed by the departing souls before they enter the next world. So some hardy people do come here to do rites for their departed ancestors. Both my son and brother were very anxious to leave as fast as possible since they didn’t fancy spending another day in the shepherd’s hut and least of all did they fancy having anything to do with the unfriendly pujari. Added to this was the fact that our source of sustenance (the squadron), was leaving for their next destination, which was Tunganath. So I had to comply with their wishes. We took a fond farewell of the peaks and the shrine and started our downward trek.
It was an incredibly long and tiring trek to Mandal where we were told we would find a PWD rest house. The journey took us through rugged tracks and dense forests. We had an occasional glimpse of a flock of deer gambolling in the distance and always the deep silence with the sound of gurgling rivulets somewhere in the distance.
We managed to reach the rest house as the shades of night were falling and fell into the hard beds which seemed soft as down after our experiences of the past few days. It is indeed strange how the body demands its comforts even when the mind is saturated with beauty and abundance.
The return to civilization was a kind of drop from the heights of ecstasy to which we had been taken. I always feel like crying when I reach the plains and my heart yearns to make another trip to the inaccessible peaks of the Himalayas with their unbelievably holy atmosphere. Who were these ancestors of ours who had discovered these spots? How did they reach there and who were the people who continued to keep up the tradition through the centuries and conduct the daily pujas of these lonely shrines is a mystery which has always fascinated me. The comfort of a soft bed and the prospect of a delicious meal were never enough to tempt me to return to a mundane life.
Panch kedar trek
Badrinath & the Valley of Flowers Kuari Pass Khero Valley Chenap Bughyal 7 others...
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Cradled in the Garhwal Himalaya's ranges are five of Hinduism's most important temples
inspired by the five religious forms of Lord Shiva, known as the Panch Kedar.
The Panch Kedar trek includes all the shrines associated with these legends.
Kedarnath is situated at the head of the Mandakini River,
where the Linga is a natural rock that resembles the hump of a bull.
Madhmaheshwar, at the base of the Chaukhamba Peak, is at the altitude of 3500 m.
The Linga is here worshipped in the form of a navel.
Tungnath, where the arm of Shiva appeared, is the highest temple in Garhwal (3810 m).
500 m above the temple at Tungnath is Chandrashila, with a breathtaking view of the Himalayas.
Rudranath is situated where the face of Shiva is said to have appeared.
There is a natural rock temple in which the Shiva Mukha is worshipped.
Nearby the temple, there are many little lakes like the Surya Kund, Tara Kund and Manas Kund.
Kalpeshwar is situated in the beautiful valley of Urgam.
There is a cave temple and Shiva is worshipped in his matted hair form,
when He tried to flee from the Pandavas at Kedarnath.
Trek route / Best time: June to October / 170 km circuit / 13 days (moderate).
Rishikesh – Kedarnath – Madmaheshwar – Tungnath –Rudranath – Kalpeshwar - Joshimath.
It is a trek through dense forest and lush meadows full of colours,
passing through a few rustic villages steeped in old culture.
... One can also trek to the temples dedicated to Vishnu, the Dhayan Badri and Bansi Narayan ones.
But they are not in this Panch Kedar Circuit. They have more local importance...
Valley of Flowers
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Modifying vehicles is one of the things car enthusiasts often enjoy. Car enthusiasts can opt to modify the exterior, interior or performance of a vehicle, according to their preferences. However, car enthusiasts should be careful while modifying cars for a number of reasons. The performance attributes, resale value and life expectancy of the modified cars can be adversely affected if the vehicle modifications are not carefully chosen.
It is important for the car enthusiasts to know that not every vehicle is compatible to every kind of modification. If the unsuitable exterior element or engine modification is chosen by the car enthusiasts it can compromise the performance of a car.
Therefore, car enthusiasts who prefer car modification in Dubai should have some helpful information first so they can choose the most suitable type of modifications. One of the ways vehicles are modified is by upgrading their suspension. Car enthusiasts must have some useful information regarding the suspension modifications so they can make the most of it and have a smooth and enjoyable driving experience.
Here are five prominent ways car owners can easily upgrade the suspension of their cars.
Shocks and Springs of a Car
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Wheel and Tyres of a Car
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Air Suspension Kits
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Tubular Control Arms
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The sway bars are also known as anti-roll bars that are some of the most basic types of suspension upgrade in modified cars. A sway bar is a lever that connects the two front wheels or the rear wheels. While taking a turn, the suspension of a car and the wheel on the outer side are under most pressure as compared to the wheel on the inner side. This makes it difficult for the motorists to take a clean turn even on sharp corners. However, if a vehicle is equipped with a sway or anti-roll bar, the wheel on the inner side will be lifted and the pressure will be distributed to help the motorists take a clean and sharp turn without any roll. The anti-roll bars are stiff and enable all tires to maintain contact with the surface, resulting in a smoother and more stable driving experience. Therefore, if this suspension upgrade is compatible with a vehicle then car owners should opt for this.
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Bills Aim to Address Disparities in Maternal Mortality Rates Between African-American and White Women
In a collaborative effort to raise awareness, provide education and offer evidence-based solutions for a growing problem in our communities–maternal deaths–the Assembly Health and Senior Services, and Women and Children Committees will hold a joint hearing to discuss a 14-bill maternal health package that was introduced Thursday.
New Jersey ranks 47th among the states in maternal mortality, with a rate of 37.3 deaths per every 100,000 live births. Black women in New Jersey are five times more likely than their white counterparts to die from pregnancy-related complications.
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Genencor, A Danisco Division, Rochester, NY
Closed-Cell, Non-Halogen Armaflex Meets Unique Needs for Enzyme Process at Genencor
Project: Genencor, a Danisco Division
Location: Rochester, NY
Objectives: Maintain critical cooling temperatures of 304 Stainless Steel Process tanks while minimizing microbial growth, and preserving structural integrity of tanks and insulation in a challenging process environment.
Mechanical Contractor: Griffin Insulation Co. Inc., Rochester, NY
Distributor: Specialty Products & Insulation Co. Rochester, NY
PROBLEM: Genencor, a company which produces industrial enzymes, was having difficulty maintaining steady temperatures of 10-12°C in four stainless steel process tanks. Thermal insulation was required, but the chemical laden environment ruled out such options such as fiberglass and blown ceramic.
SOLUTION: Closed-cell ArmaFlex provided all the thermal and structural protection Genencor needed. NH/ArmaFlex (Halogen-Free) provided greater reliability in a corrosive environment with large temperature swings.
As in most process applications, temperature and environmental issues are serious considerations for Genencor, a division of Danisco which designs and produces innovative enzymes used by industrial manufacturers around the world.
The company had transferred four 6000 gallon 304 stainless steel tanks to its plant in Rochester to be used for specialized enzyme production. Because it was critical that the contents of the tanks be maintained at 10-12°C (50–53.6°F) during production, Genencor installed external cooling panels utilizing chilled glycol on the tanks, and installing a heat transfer cement between the panels and steel walls of the tanks to aid cooling efficiency. While they had managed to use the tanks temporarily without insulation, they found that it was very difficult to maintain the temperatures. The process was also imposing large loads on their chiller plant. It was clear that the tanks would have to be insulated; selecting the right insulation for the job was the challenge.
Process engineer Adam Shanebrook and Jay Griffin of Griffin Insulation appreciated the structural integrity and flexibility that ArmaFlex closed-cell insulation provided. Both knew there was a chance that the tank insulation might require repair or alternations one day; he was also aware that accidental cuts or punctures could occur. If he chose an open cell insulation such as fiberglass, these cuts or punctures would leave the insulation vulnerable to moisture intrusion and harsh chemicals. Since closed-cell Armaflex does not absorb moisture of any kind, proper installation ensures that neither moisture nor process chemicals would penetrate the insulation. This is the case even without the vapor barrier that is required by fibrous glass insulations.
Ease and speed of installation were also important. While blown ceramic insulation offered closed-cell protection and was chemically resistant, installing the material would interrupt plant production. Installing fiberglass would also present challenges since the production materials would have to be safely isolated from exposure to fibers.
“Using ArmaFlex made it much easier for us to execute the installation without upsetting Genencor’s production schedule,” said Jay Griffin of Griffin Insulation Company, Inc., a company that prides itself on value-added services and attention to detail. “Their production team worked closely with us on timing so that we were able to work on one tank while the other tanks were in full operation. It was good teamwork all around.” The material was supplied to Griffin by Specialty Products & Insulation Co.
Given these concerns, ArmaFlex seemed to be the perfect choice. Simple calculations assured that ArmaFlex would provide the thermal efficiency required for the application.
For all stainless steel applications above 125°F (52°C) Armacell recommends a specialized closed cell product: NH/ArmaFlex (non-halogen), originally developed for demanding marine applications.
Although Genencor’s typical process temperatures were much lower than this, wash down temperatures exceeded 125°F, necessitating a non-halogen product.
“We always offer NH/ArmaFlex on any stainless steel application over 125 degrees Fahrenheit,” said Robert Dizel, Sales & Market Manager for Armacell.
According to Dizel, all stainless steel systems are susceptible to transcrystalline stress corrosion, especially at temperatures over 125°F. Armacell developed NH ArmaFlex with these particular applications in mind. NH/ArmaFlex contains no chlorides, bromides or fluorides. At the same time, NH/ArmaFlex has very good water vapor transmission and thermal properties. As an extra precaution, Mr. Shanebrook conducted tests to evaluate NH/ArmaFlex’s resistance to various chemicals used in the Genencor process. These chemical tests included 100% ethanol, 10% sodium hydroxide/90% water (pH 13.9), and 100% Glacial Acetic Acid (pH 1.77). He placed 2 x 4 samples of NH/ArmaFlex in these solutions at room temperature for 16 hours, after which he personally examined them for signs of degradation.
“None of the samples showed any sort of reaction to the chemicals,” said Mr. Shanebrook. “No discoloration, no loss in mechanical strength or change in texture was seen.”
The NH/ ArmaFlex was installed at the Genencor plant in March of 2007, by Griffin Insulation. After 4 to 5 months of operation, Mr. Shanebrook confirms that the product has thoroughly met their expectations in terms of durability and thermal performance. Furthermore, by maintaining consistently low process temperatures, Genencor has reduced the number of routine filtration measures required to keep contaminate counts sufficiently low. To this end, ArmaFlex is not only ensuring accurate process work, it is helping to eliminate some labor.
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2 edition of Apostleship found in the catalog.
Karl Heinrich Rengstorf
|Other titles||Theologisches Wörterbuch zum Neuen Testament|
|Statement||by Karl Heinrich Rengstorf ; translated from the German first edition, Stuttgart, with additional notes by J. R. Coates.|
|Series||Bible key words -- 6.|
|Contributions||Kittel, Gerhard, 1888-1948, Coates, John Rider, 1879-|
|LC Classifications||BS2385 .R46|
|The Physical Object|
|Pagination||xii, 76 p.|
|Number of Pages||76|
The prayer book includes brief, seasonally inspired quotes from Popes Francis, Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II, and guides readers to read, reflect, pray, and respond to the Word of God in a way that is both familiar and fresh. Sacred Reading for Lent () by Apostleship of PrayerBrand: Ave Maria Press. The Greek word for the spiritual gift of administration is kubernesis. This is a unique term that refers to a shipmaster or captain. The literal meaning is “to steer,” or “to rule or govern.”. It carries the idea of someone who guides and directs a group of people toward a goal or destination.
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer Thee my prayers, works, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Thy sacred Heart, in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all our associates, and in particular for the intention recommended this month by the Holy Father. Saint Paul the Apostle, one of the early Christian leaders, often considered to be the most important person after Jesus in the history of Christianity. Of the 27 books of the New Testament, 13 are traditionally attributed to Saint Paul, though several may have been written by his disciples.
The Apostleship of Prayer is an international Jesuit prayer ministry that reaches more than 50 million members worldwide through retreats, talks, publications, and its popular website, Known as "the pope's prayer group," the Apostleship's mission is to encourage Christians to make a daily offering of themselves to the Lord and at whose center is the love of the Brand: Ave Maria Press. It was founded at Vals, France, in by Francis X. Gautrelet. It owes its popularity largely to the Reverend Henry Ramiere, S.J., who, in , adapted its organization for parishes and various Catholic institutions, and made it known by his book “The Apostleship of Prayer”, which has been translated into many languages.
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Alan Pateman, a modern day apostle (ascension) looks to reflect on their testimony in this wonderful book “The Age of Apostolic Apostleship.” Compiled in four parts: •Laying Foundations•Apostles and the Local Church•Preparations for Ministry•Developments and ProvisionAuthor: Alan Pateman.
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The book of acts is the book of World Apostleship and Discipleship. Whatever the apostles accomplished in the book of acts it was the Holy Spirit who worked with them.
Thus is why world apostleship is Holy Spirit special : this book is the quintessential model for 21st century apostleship. I recommend it to any individual who wants a clear and concise interpretation of the ofiice of the apostle.
price should be applauded for her divine wisdom on this subject/5(8). Beginning with the first Sunday in Advent and continuing through the entire Church year, this book engages readers with the daily scripture readings and introduces Catholics and other Christians to the traditional spiritual devotion known as the lectio divina, or “sacred reading,” in a new way.
The spiritual gift of apostleship is Apostleship book confused with the office of Apostle. The office of Apostle was held by a limited number of men chosen by Jesus including the twelve disciples (Mark ) and Paul (Romans ).
Answer: An apostle (“one sent on a mission”) is one whom God has sent on an errand or with a message. An apostle is accountable to his Sender and carries the authority of his Sender.
An apostleship is the office an apostle holds. One of the twelve was. The Acts of the Apostles, often referred to simply as Acts, or formally the Book of Acts, is the fifth book of the New Testament; it tells of the founding of the Christian church and the spread of its message to the Roman Empire.
Acts and the Gospel of Luke make up a two-part work, Luke–Acts, by the same anonymous author, usually dated to around 80–90 AD. The first part, the Gospel of Luke, tells how.
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THE MEANING OF APOSTLESHIP. Since the meaning of the word “apostle” is “the sent one,” the meaning of apostleship is quite plain, that is, the office of the sent one. Apostles are not primarily men of special gifts; they are men of special commission. Everyone who is sent of God is an apostle.
The Apostleship of the Cross is a Catholic association of Christians who, moved by the Holy Spirit, follow Jesus Christ Priest and Victim, Contemplative and Solidary, and in communion with Jesus, collaborate with His salvific mission. Apostleship and othe ministries of the five fold are until He stops calling at His second coming.
Theological interpretation of the Word of God is a tool in the hands of Satan to add to or take from the sacred Word of shall punish those who attempt to mutilate the Word of God. The Bible does not indicate when the gift of apostleship was bestowed; however, the position of apostle was well known among the apostles and understood to be men chosen by divine appointment and shared in Jesus’ entire ministry from His baptism by John to the witness of the resurrected Christ (Acts ).It is on Pentecost that there is a manifest display of supernatural power promised.
The Book of Acts chronicles the birth and development of the early church. After Jesus ascended back to heaven, the eleven disciples (Judas Iscariot had betrayed Jesus and died) recognized both a ministry (“διακονίας”) and an apostleship (“ἀποστολῆς”) from which Judas “turned aside to go to his own place” (Actspage ).
Paul Defends His Apostleship. In response to further opposition, 2 Corinthians records Paul's determined defense of his apostleship and authority.
Apparently there were those who denied that he was truly an apostle. They perhaps wished for a following of their own and thus set out to slander and criticize Paul (see ,7,8,10). Apostleship Of Prayer is the author of Sacred Reading ( avg rating, 8 ratings, 4 reviews, published ), Sacred Reading ( avg rating, 5 ratings /5.
Greek usage --Jewish usage --New Testament usage --Christian apostleship --Jesus as apostle --Index. Series Title: Bible key words, 6. Responsibility: by Karl Heinrich Rengstorf ; translated from the German 1st ed.
with additional notes by J.R. Coates.For now, I do want you open you Bible to the first chapter of Galatians. We are working our way through Galatians. Now we live in a day when culture does not tolerate absolute truth. If that is escap. The Paperback of the The ABCs of Apostleship: Student Workbook, Book One by Paula A.
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How Alcohol Use Disorder Occurs & What Happens During Detox
Addiction creates dependency, a situation in which your brain’s chemistry is altered. When this happens, a person loses the ability to simply say no to the substance. They need it because their brain demands it. At some point, a person may no longer be able to stop using on their own. Recognizing addiction is the first step. Then, professional treatment can help, beginning with alcohol detox.
Do You Have an Addiction to Alcohol?
Because alcohol is so easy to access and often thought of as a safe drug, it can be very worrisome. You may not realize you have an addiction or that you’re overusing the substance until it becomes impossible to stop using. What makes it even harder to manage is that so many people use alcohol on a routine basis and in social settings. It seems normal. How can you develop an addiction when others do not?
About 5.8 percent of the U.S. adult population has developed alcohol use disorder (AUD). That amounts to 14.4 million people, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. AUD can have several causes, such as:
- Drinking at an early age, which can increase the risk of developing dependency as an adult
- Drinking to minimize high-stress situations, especially when stress is constant
- Genetic makeup and predisposition for dependency on alcohol or other drugs
- Polysubstance abuse, in which a person using drugs along with alcohol
- Untreated mental health disorders in which alcohol is used as a type of self-help
If you use alcohol often, you are at risk for developing alcohol use disorder. You are also at risk if you binge drink a few times a month. There is no set amount of consumption that means you’ll become addicted.
Why Addiction Happens – Why Can’t You Stop?
Alcohol can cause dependence. Within your brain are chemicals known as neurotransmitters. They are made up of small molecules that help the brain communicate with the body, regulating body functions and behaviors. Alcohol changes the way neurotransmitters communicate. This forces the brain to change how it interacts with the body.
Over time, with ongoing exposure to alcohol, the brain adapts to these chemical imbalances. Eventually, the brain requires alcohol to accommodate the new “normal.” When you stop using alcohol, you disrupt the function of the brain. You deprive it of the substance it has learned to rely on. The brain reacts by causing you to feel cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Your brain is trying to demand that you drink so it can function. That’s why it is so hard to stop drinking on your own.
What Happens During Alcohol Detox?
When the brain has become dependent on alcohol, discontinuing use of alcohol will cause detox to begin. During this time, your body and brain are forced to learn to cope without access to the drug. This learning process is accompanied by a range of mild to severe side effects depending on length and severity of use.
- Cravings and withdrawal symptoms, which may include nausea, physical pain, and headaches. Some people with more serious dependence may even experience seizures.
- Sickness, vomiting, and racing pulse as your body, particularly your kidneys and liver, starts removing the toxins from your system. This process can take several days. The length of time depends on your metabolism, severity of your addiction, and organ function.
- Anxiety, insomnia, and possible hallucinations as your mind adjusts to the lack of alcohol in your system.
Why Inpatient Detox Is Important
Inpatient alcohol detox is an opportunity for you to step away from your daily life and live in a drug-free environment. In a drug and alcohol detox center, you will have access to medications to help minimize the pain and discomfort of withdrawal. Healthcare practitioners will be available 24/7 to provide you with immediate help should you need it.
As your body begins to recover, you’ll also start working on your mental health needs. You’ll work with a therapist to learn about addiction and to engage in cognitive behavioral therapy. You’ll receive support through one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and experiential therapy. Most importantly, you’ll gain control over your future again.
There’s no pressure, judgment, or lecturing involved in this process. You’ll have the option to transition into traditional residential treatment after detox to continue to help support your healing.
Alcohol detox is your opportunity to break through the limitations you’re facing right now and find a way forward to a healthier, happier self. For many people, detox is the beginning of the journey to finally reclaim their lives.
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After multiple generations in the United States, the Volkswagen Passat nameplate might not have a long future ahead of it in America. An EV could replace it.
Gallery: 2020 Volkswagen Passat: First Drive
"[The] Passat is a car that has a finite lifespan in terms of our planning," Volkswagen of America Chief Operating Officer Johan de Nysschen said to Roadshow. "It's probably a reasonable assumption that when this Passat reaches the end of its lifecycle, its successor will probably not feature an internal combustion engine," the boss added.
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Volkswagen has lots of electric vehicles on the way, and the de Nysschen's statement makes us wonder if the Passat successor could take cues from the ID. Vizzion concept (gallery below). The company positioned the vehicle as what an EV sedan could look like it 2030.
Gallery: VW I.D. Vizzion at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
For its first two generations, Volkswagen named the Passat the Dasher and Quantum, respectively, in the United States. The name didn't arrive in the country until the third generation in the 1990 model year. Starting with the 2012 model year, the company differentiated the version of the sedan for the North American and European markets.
VW introduced a refreshed American Passat for the 2020 model year. The company gave it a revised look on the outside and updated dashboard design inside. At the same time, the automaker reduced the price by $2,300. With the refresh of the Passat being so recent, we wouldn't expect the model to go away for a few years. | <urn:uuid:f4072ecf-e40d-4f44-90c5-2bdd56b99a0a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.motor1.com/news/397281/vw-passat-leaving-ev-replacement/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.935117 | 348 | 1.585938 | 2 |
Anti-Aging Secrets: Essential Tips to Slow Down Aging
We all envy those people who seem to be immuned to the effects of the aging process. Why some individuals still look young despite their old age? How come quite a number of elderly still think sharp? On the other hand, why some people appeared wrinkled and old at a very young age? What must have been done by the former than were not executed by the later? What is the secret of looking forever young?
1. Focus on What You Eat
It is no secret that healthy eating is linked to our overall well-being. Therefore, we need to consume foods that are packed with nutrients to sustain the body. No matter how expensive the products you put on your skin if you are eating poorly, it will not make sense. When it comes to appearing ageless, a healthy diet matters.
It is interesting to note that antioxidant-rich foods protect us from the damaging effects of free radicals. Antioxidants act as police that saves our cells that are in distress. Aside from foods loaded with antioxidants, fruits and vegetables, and fatty fish are also recommended.
2. Make Time for Regular Exercise
Physical activity is good for the mind and body. For one, study shows that regular exercise is related to decreased levels of inflammation which contributes to slowing down aging process. Moreover, strength training workouts aid in bone density thereby preventing osteoporosis. According to Dr. Neil Resnik of the University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging, the secret to longevity and healthy life is exercise. In addition, another good news is that even people with chronic illnesses can benefit from a regular physical activity that fits their condition.
3. Have a Good Night Sleep
Some cells are reproducing while others undergo cell death. Relaxation and rest is a must in order to defeat the symptoms of fast aging. When we sleep, our body cells undergo repair and regenerate. For this reason, it is very likely to look stressed out and old when we snooze inadequately. To promote a good night slumber, develop a regular sleep-wake cycle, sleep in a dimly lit room and avoid drinking stimulants such as coffee.
4. Drink Adequate Amount of Water
There are plenty of reasons why we are always reminded to drink more water. In fact, water is one of the keys for anti-aging. It makes our skin moist and elastic. It helps in the prevention of memory loss and other degenerative diseases. It also plays a role in removing toxins from the body. Moreover, if our cells are not adequately hydrated, it could lead to deterioration or cell death. Keep in mind that it is necessary to drink regularly not only when you feel thirsty.
Getting old cannot be prevented. However, the symptoms of aging can be halted or the process can be slowed down. The secret is basic: In order to defy aging, optimum nutrition, adequate rest and sleep, regular physical activity and adequate intake of pure water are all necessary.
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Civilian staff and contraband control
Basic contraband control is one of the easiest ways corrections support staff can buttress overall security
By Joe Bouchard
Civilian staff must know how to work on both sides of the hyphen. For instance, Corrections-Teachers need to know how to educate, but must also have a solid command of other corrections functions. Corrections-Librarians must serve as information resources, but must always do so with security in mind. A foundation of security best practices makes, ultimately, for a safer institution.
Basic contraband control is one of the easiest ways corrections support staff can buttress overall security. It is the key to safety both within the prison and outside the walls, and, as a result, contraband control should be practiced by every single staff member.
Here are some basics that all civilian staff should know:
• Contraband control is everyone’s duty
• Custody staff welcomes a partnership with civilian staff
• A good security base diminishes abuse of programs and disruptions, paving the way for stronger programming
• Security-conscious staff are less likely to be the targets of inmate manipulation
• A contraband-free area increases personal safety for all staff
• Cooperation with custody staff can foster overall unity, making the facility a more pleasant place to work
There may be — for a variety of reasons — a very small percentage of security staff that don’t want the help of civilian staff. Civilians, they may think, are a nuisance and a danger to the facility. The good news is that most corrections staff do not believe this, and they would welcome the help of civilian workers.
So, how can civilian staff earn more respect and trust from skeptical custody staff?
• By accepting pat downs and contraband searches maturely and professionally
• Showing their basic corrections skills by securing their area of control
• Writing misconduct reports and always saving a copy
• Observing and reporting unusual pairings to inspectors, communicating them to other areas affected, and passing them up the chain of command — for example, if illegal correspondence is intercepted in the library about a kitchen incident, report it to the kitchen in addition to informing your manager
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What you need to know:
- For easier pumping, it is helpful to have a few nursing tops and bras that you can wear to work.
- The best way to ensure success is to be prepared and have a plan.
Are you a breastfeeding mother who is returning to work? Are you feeling overwhelmed and scared about how you can continue breastfeeding while working? Many mothers feel the same way. It can be difficult to balance work and breastfeeding, but it is possible with planning.
Embrace breast pumping
If you are going to be away from your baby during the day, you will need to pump breast milk. This can be a bit of a learning curve, but it is doable with practice. It is wise to start earlier while still on maternity leave to get the hang of it.
Tips for pumping:
- Invest in an excellent quality breast pump that will fit your needs
- Get comfortable with pumping before you go back to work
- Pump at regular intervals during the day to maintain your milk supply
- Store your breast milk properly
Bottle-train the baby
This means getting them used to drinking breast milk from a bottle. It is best to start this process before you return to work so that they are comfortable with it by the time you return.
Tips for bottle training:
- Give the bottle to someone else to feed the baby so that they are not associating it with you
- Use a slow-flow method to avoid nipple confusion
- Start with short periods and gradually increase the amount of time the baby is away from you
- Be patient; it may take a few tries before the baby gets used to it
Ask for help where need be
Do not be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Whether it is from your partner, your friends, or your family, a support system will make a world of difference.
Create a schedule
One of the best ways to successfully breastfeed while working is to create a schedule. This will help you plan your pumping and breastfeeding breaks ahead of time so you can make the most of them.
It will also help you stay on track and not forget to pump or breastfeed. Having a schedule will help to make breastfeeding while working a success.
It would be best if you start while still on maternity leave to get into the swing of things before returning to work.
Keep your nursing clothes
For easier pumping, it is helpful to have a few nursing tops and bras that you can wear to work. This way, you can efficiently pump or breastfeed without having to strip down completely.
Wearing nursing clothes will also make you feel more comfortable and confident while breastfeeding at work.
You can find nursing clothes that are stylish and professional so that you do not have to sacrifice your fashion sense for function.
Your baby's photo or video could help when pumping
If you are struggling with pumping while working, consider placing an image or video of your baby near where you pump or breastfeed. This can help to trigger the let-down reflex and make it easier. It is also an excellent way to feel connected to your baby during the day.
A baby blanket could also help to trigger the let-down reflex.
Hydrate and take care of yourself
Staying hydrated is important for both you and your baby. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your milk supply up.
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As a mom to four and a child care provider of many over the years, I thoroughly enjoy feeding children healthy meals. I love seeing kids eat foods that are healthy and actually enjoying them. There are many ways to encourage healthy eating in our kids – of all ages – but today I am going to focus on lunch. With school starting soon, it’s time to think about packing lunches. Sadly, the school lunches are full of processed foods and not many fresh fruits or veggies and my own kids choose not to buy lunch. Thankfully, I have some great eaters and get to pack them some awesome lunches!
I have a few lunchboxes that encourage me to fill their lunches with lots of amazing things and have fun doing it! And the best part? Nothing to throw away!
Berries and Peach
Green Salad with Cucumbers and Garbanzo Beans
Baby Peppers and Donut Hole
|Mango and Peach|
Cucumber, Baby Peppers, and Carrot
Plain Greek Yogurt with Honey
You can find divided lunch boxes, Bento boxes and accessories in local stores (Daiso, Cost Plus, etc.), online or enjoy a trip to San Francisco’s Chinatown for some shopping, or you can get creative with what you already own! Start with plastic lidded containers, pick up some silicone baking cups (or throwaway paper ones, if you’d like) and some plastic toothpicks and have fun! If you are like me, you might already have some divided Tupperware containers as well! Those work great too!
Watermelon and Cantaloupe
Cheddar Cheese Cubes
Baby Peppers and Plum
Cantaloupe and Watermelon
Fill up your child’s lunch with small servings of many different foods. For example, a lunch could include yogurt, mixed berries, cantaloupe, carrot sticks, broccoli, and whole wheat pretzels. Another lunch could include hardboiled egg (check the store or online for egg shapers! SO cute!), strawberries, peaches, kiwi, cherry tomatoes, and pita chips. Have fun, think of all the fruits and veggies your child likes, try some new ones, and give them small servings and fill up the container with yummy goodness!
Pineapple and Cutie
Shredded Cheese (to add to salad)
Green Salad with Peppers and Chicken
Croutons and Cutie
There's a great group of parents on Facebook who share pictures of their kid's lunches - most of which are simple - NOT the complex things you see on many blogs. Click here to check it out. Also, if you Google “Bento lunches” you will find dozens of blogs and sites featuring tons more ideas and tips and, if you are like me, you will be greatly inspired this school year!
|Green salad with Sunflower Seeds|
Cucumber and Baby Peppers
Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Strawberry, and Persimmon
|Green Salad with Sunflower Seeds, Garbanzo and Kidney Beans|
Cucumbers and Baby Peppers
Be sure to keep a wide variety of healthy foods, fruits, veggies, snacks and leftovers on hand to put together some fun and creative, yet healthy, lunches the kids will love! I also love using up leftovers to pack lunches. To help you with ideas to cover all of the food groups, here’s a great list I created after completing a Children’s Nutrition course:
Protein: This is one of the most important part of your child's meal. Protein contains Nitrogen, an important chemical essential for the production of antibodies.
- Cheese (added to a sandwich, string cheese, or shredded cheese)
- Ham (sliced or cubed, by itself or added to a sandwich)
- Turkey (see Ham)
- Chicken (see Ham, also great served by the piece such as a leftover chicken leg, cold or heated)
- Eggs (kids love hard boiled eggs)
- Tuna (sandwich or with crackers)
- Peanut Butter
- Beans (Kidney, Garbanzo, etc.)
- Bean Dip
- Pizza (mine happily eat cold pizza or "make your own" pizzas for lunch at school)
- Nuts (homemade trail mix is always a hit)
Fruits & Veggies: Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can help you ward off heart disease and stroke, control blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent some types of cancer, avoid a painful intestinal ailment called diverticulitis, and guard against cataract and macular degeneration, two common causes of vision loss. They often also contain fiber which is important for children and adults!
Fruits: Minimum of 5 servings of fruits and/or veggies per day is recommended.
- Mango (fresh & dried)
- Prunes (yes, kids like them!)
- Raisins/Cranberries and other Dried Fruits
- Snap Peas
- Corn (on the cob or off)
- Beans (Kidney and Garbanzo are kid favorites!)
- Green Salad
- Bell Peppers
- Whole Grain Bread
- Whole Grain Pita Pocket
- Tortilla (the whole grain ones are great!)
- Granola Bar
- Cereal Bar
- Pasta (available in whole wheat also)
- Pizza Crust
- English Muffins (perfect for DIY pizzas)
- Rice Cakes
- Naan Bread
- Water (a partially frozen bottle helps keep their food cold)
- Milk (cartons which do not require refrigeration are now available!)
- 100% Juice (no more than 4-6 oz. per day)
- Goldfish Crackers
- Graham Crackers
- Teddy Grahams
- 1 or 2 Cookies
- Granola Bar
- Cereal Bar
- Tortilla Chips
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Several food items are extreme choking hazards, especially for young children (age 4 and under). Please avoid the following items for children 4 years old and younger:
- Hot Dogs
- Peanuts and other nuts
- Grapes (MUST be cut!)
- Raw Carrots
- Most Raw Veggies
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Okay, parents, here's a pop quiz. Say you're at the sandbox and your two-year-old bops another toddler on the head. You tell him not to. He does it again.
Do you a) apologize to the kid's mom and explain that your son is teething/overstimulated/going through a tough developmental stage, then offer your little guy a snack to calm him down?
Or b) pull your son from the play area and tell him that if he hits again, he will be strapped into his stroller and taken home?
If you answered (a), your parenting style follows the prevailing trend of the past couple decades.
If you chose (b), however, you may be part of a backlash against what some experts call indulgent childrearing.
Soft parenting has created a generation of spoiled brats, according to Maggie Mamen, author of The Pampered Child Syndrome: How to Recognize It, How to Manage It, and How to Avoid It.
Holy terrors and their lax parents are disturbing the peace in airports and restaurants, grocery stores and schools, she says.
The Ottawa-based psychologist treats children diagnosed with depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorder and behavioural problems. In many cases, Dr. Mamen says, her patients are not suffering from actual mental disorders - they're showing the effects of spineless parenting.
"There are parents who will not say no to their child because they truly believe this is bad for their child to hear."
Marshmallow parents produce amoral children, according to American psychiatrist Robert Shaw, author of The Epidemic: The Rot of American Culture, Absentee and Permissive Parenting, and the Resultant Plague of Joyless, Selfish Children. In the book, Dr. Shaw attributes even the 1999 Columbine High School massacre to permissive parenting. Compared to the plague of insolent, narcissistic children he describes, swine flu looks like the common cold.
Nevertheless, there are signs that "no-nonsense" discipline strategies are being revived.
Parents are tuning in to reality shows such as Nanny 911 to see modern-day governesses whip unruly broods into shape. Others are searching for tips in books such as The Rules of Parenting by Richard Templar and Loving Without Spoiling: And 100 Other Timeless Tips for Raising Terrific Kids by Nancy Samalin .
Meanwhile, media outlets are publishing headline-grabbing research on the benefits of tough love.
Children raised with a balance of warmth and discipline are more likely to be empathetic and able to regulate their emotions and complete tasks, according to a recent survey of 9,000 families in Britain.
Researchers from Boston University have found that kids who receive both love and clear limits from their parents are less likely to be overweight when they start school than those with permissive or domineering parents.
And data from a 20-year study of Minnesotan twins suggest that even if children of firm yet loving parents break the rules, they are more likely to assume leadership positions later in life than those raised with other parenting styles.
Nevertheless, advocates of a more democratic approach say that children learn interdependence by having a say in family life. The need for rigid rules may disappear when troubling behaviour is seen as a problem to be solved together, rather than as an infraction that must be punished, says Alfie Kohn, author of Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community.
"Your child needs a human being - flawed, caring and vulnerable - more than he or she needs someone pretending to be a crisply competent Perfect Parent," he writes.
But Dr. Mamen insists that children need to know who's boss.
As their offices fill up with sullen, self-entitled youth, she and other child psychologists are calling for a return to the parenting model championed by Diana Baumrind in the 1960s.
Dr. Baumrind came up with the notion of three parenting styles: authoritarian (too hard), permissive (too soft) and authoritative (just right).
Older parents may recognize them as the brick-wall, jellyfish and backbone parents popularized by Barbara Coloroso in her bestselling book Kids Are Worth It.
While the model is hardly new, parenting with a firm grip fell out of favour in the 1980s and 1990s.
In many households, the values rooted in the United Nations 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child were taken too far, Dr. Mamen says.
Reluctant to deny their children anything, parents cave in to demands for cellphones, flexible curfews and freedom from surveillance. "What used to be privileges have now become rights."
The California-based self-esteem movement was another blow to authoritative parenting, says Steven Hughes, a pediatric neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota.
When pundits blamed low self-esteem for everything from alcoholism to teenage pregnancy, parents and teachers went overboard to praise kids, regardless of their talents or efforts. Parents then set out to convince the world that their child was exceptional.
"What we have is at least a generation of parents who are absolutely unmoored from their instincts," says Dr. Hughes, who gives talks on the subject throughout North America.
Not all parents have become human jellyfish, though.
Deanna Dahlsad, a mother of three in Fargo, N.D., says she frowns on parents who "prize their children kind of like begonias or pets."
Her own parents had firm boundaries and presented a united front, an approach she takes with her own children, says Ms. Dahlsad, who writes for online publications.
In a post titled "Permissive Parents, Stop Ruining Your Children," Ms. Dahlsad blogged about "lazy parents" who defend their kids' right to run amok in shopping centres or rummage through doctors' offices.
"I was kind of surprised my post didn't get more hate mail," she says.
Building self-esteem doesn't mean ensuring a child is happy all the time, or free to do as he or she pleases, Dr. Mamen says.
Parents need to set limits with their children and let them discover they are capable of solving problems even when they don't get what they want.
"We are a hierarchical species," she says. "It's our job
as the adults to guide children and essentially train them to be self-sufficient adults who can form good relationships."
Mothers and fathers of children with behavioural problems are relieved when she urges them to stand up to their kids, she adds: It's never too late to grow a backbone.
Quiz: Are you a backbone parent?
What's your parenting style? Take our quiz to see how you rate.
1. Your daughter didn't eat dinner and now demands a snack before bed. Do you:
A) Let her choose what to eat (it's great that she's in touch with her body's needs)
B) Refuse a snack and say "that's what you get for not eating dinner"
C) Give her a choice between two healthy snacks and remind her to eat more dinner next time
2. Your teenager returns your car with an empty gas tank. Do you:
A) Tell him he should fill it up (but you'll take care of it this time because he has a test to study for)
B) Yell at him for being irresponsible, then take away his car privileges
C) Tell him to drive to the gas station pronto and warn him that next time, he'll have to wash and vacuum the car too
3. Your five-year-old daughter is tantrumming while getting dressed for a birthday party. Do you:
A) Let her wear her favourite pink nightie - after all, it's a special occasion
B) Make her wear the green velvet dress from grandma "or you're not going to the party"
C) Lay out a few acceptable outfits and let her choose
4. Your two-year-old is pulling things off the supermarket shelves. Do you:
A) Admire his creativity and let other shoppers wheel their carts around his sculpture of tomato soup cans
B) Seize the child and threaten to put him in a "time out" if he doesn't stop touching things
C) Show him how to put the cans back, then involve him in helping you carry the cans you need
5. Your six-year-old daughter is on a rampage at a restaurant. Do you:
A) Wolf down your meal so you can get her out of there quick
B) Grab by the arm and threaten to take her toys away when you get home
C) Remind her about table manners and if she won't settle down, have someone wait with her outside
6. Your four-year-old points at a stranger on the bus and says "he smells!" Do you:
A) Whisper in his ear "I know, honey" (he's speaking the truth and you want him to be authentic)
B) Tell him to shut his mouth "and don't say another word until we get off the bus"
C) Explain that it's not polite to say mean things about others, and ask him to apologize
If your answers tend to be A, your parenting may be on the soft side.
If B describes your usualy MO, you could stand to loosen your grip.
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One species, Dyseriocrania griseocapitella (Figs. 1, 2), is common and widespread in Illinois. The larva is a full-depth blotch leaf miner on black oak, Quercus velutina (Fagaceae). Smaller trees (under 20 feet in height) are preferred, and most leaf mines occur at a height of about six to eight feet above ground level. The leaf mine is very similar to the mines of some chrysomelid beetles, in that it is rather puffy and contains a good deal of stringy frass. The moth is univoltine. In central Illinois, the larva matures in early May. It then leaves the mine and burrows underground, where it spins a small ovate cocoon, inside which it remains as a larva until the following spring, when it pupates and then emerges as an adult in late April. The pupa (Fig. 2) is unusual for a lepidopteran in having large mandibles, which are typically positioned in crossed lateral orientation. The adult sits with the wings held rooflike over the body. The moth is unmistakable in its extremely shaggy head vestiture, homoneurous venation (i.e., hindwing with venation complete and similar to that of forewing), and jugate forewing with all scales displaying metallic, structural (rather than pigment-based) coloration, so that the apparent color of the wing changes radically with differing angles of incident light, from entirely shining blackish in appearance, to golden with many small, sparkling points of blue and violet as seen in Fig. 1.
Adults of D. griseocapitella can be collected by setting up a UV light among a stand of small black oaks at the appropriate time of year (late April in the central part of the state). To rear D. griseocapitella from field-collected larvae, first place a 1/2-inch deep layer of sifted sand into a "plastic shoebox" (or similar container), and mist the sand with distilled water so that it is slightly damp throughout, but not wet. Collect D. griseocapitella larvae by collecting infested oak leaves, at the time when the D. griseocapitella larvae are mature (~ 1/2 inch long). Lay the leaves onto the sand in the container. Remove the leaves from the container as they become evacuated by the larvae entering the sand. Keep the container in a cool room throughout summer and fall; during that time, mist the sand very lightly with distilled water once every three weeks or so. Once the weather turns permanently cool for the year (usually by the end of October), place the container (ideally) onto an unheated north-facing enclosed porch, for overwintering; alternatively, keep the container indoors all winter, in the coolest area possible.
Figure 1. Dyseriocrania griseocapitella. Adult, and leaf mine on black oak, Quercus velutina (Fagaceae).
Figure 2. Dyseriocrania griseocapitella, pupa.
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We share a just released scientific article about Covid-19, which was published by Dr.Attilio Cavezzi, together with Dr. Troiani and Prof. Corrao. This publication aims to provide a complementary and possibly useful view of this pandemic, in order to improve its biomedical management. 1271-Article Text-10358-2-10-20200528 (1)
Obesity epidemic responsible for increase in diabetes, heart diseases, infections and cancer shows no signs of abating. Obesity in children is also on rise, indicating the urgent need of strategies for prevention and intervention that must begin in early life. Continue..
Effects of MaquiBright® on improving eye dryness and fatigue in humans: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
This study aims to investigate the effects of MaquiBright®, also known as BrightSight®, a standardized maqui berry extract, on improving eye dryness and fatigue in Japanese subjects (aged 30–60 years) experiencing eye dryness, eye fatigue, and ≥4 h of visual display terminal (VDT) work daily. Continue.. | <urn:uuid:f125466b-b019-4a2a-8225-9495fa0c029a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://nutrage.eu/en/news/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571147.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810040253-20220810070253-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.925898 | 232 | 1.96875 | 2 |
This unusual name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is a locational surname from the place called "Morpeth" in Northumberland. The placename is recorded in the Assize Rolls of Northumberland of 1256 as "Morthpath" and derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century compound "Morthpaeth", with the literal meaning of "murder-path", presumably a place notorious for murderous attacks by bandits and robbers or well-known for a particularly infamous murder. There have been many variations of the surname, ranging from the dialectual variants of "Morphet" and "Morpheth" to "Moorpeth", "Moorepath", Morfett, Murfett and "Morpitt".Henry Morpet was christened in London in 1630 and in Whitburn, Co. Durham, Elizabeth Morphet married John Allen on the 23rd May 1799. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Roger de Morpath, which was dated 1273, in the Yorkshire Hundred Rolls, during the reign of King Edward l, known as "The Hammer of the Scots", 1272 - 1307. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.
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A Complete Guide to Weaning your Babyby Your Baby Club
When your baby starts getting towards five to six months old, a lot of your conversations will center around weaning. You'll receive no end of advice from friends and family about when to start and what foods to start with.
Bear in mind that the official guidance and recommendations have probably changed since your own upbringing The World Health Organization recommends that mothers breastfeed their child exclusively for six months. After six months, it is recommended that the mother begins to integrate complementary foods while still breastfeeding. This allows the child's digestive system and kidneys to have developed enough to cope with solid foods, and without causing shock to their digestion. This is also the recommendation outlined by the US Center for Disease Control.
For children born with special conditions or birth defects, it is still recommended to breastfeed, even more so in fact. According to the CDC, babies with birth defects may need extra support in order to breastfeed adequately but states that it is still vitally important for them to consume breast milk. Mothers of these children may need to use alternative means like bottle feeding or nursing support in order to successfully breastfeed but should still try to exclusively breastfeed for the recommended six months, or as long as is possible.
“Is my baby ready?”
There are a number of signs to look for to see whether your baby is ready for weaning. These signs typically apply to any baby, whether they are weaning from a boob or bottle.
The first signs are related to physical development. Your baby should be able to lift and hold their head up independently, and without eventual slouching or rolling forward. They should be able to focus on an item and attempt to pick up it up and bring it to their mouth. Be mindful that these items they grab for are actually edible as babies are fascinated with this new skill and will try to put many things in their mouths. They will miss on occasions, but this motion is great for encouraging their understanding of feeding and encourages them to exercise grabbing and lifting. As you may expect, the beginning stages of weaning results in a lot of “Here comes the airplane” feeding theatrics until your baby can successfully get enough food into their actual mouth, and not just on their face.
The final physical sign is whether your baby can chew and swallow foods. This is obviously a tricky one to test out before you have actually started weaning, so keep an eye on what happens when they bring a toy or spoon to their mouth. If they are showing signs of a chewing motion in their mouth, they may be ready for introducing some soft foods. Your child can begin weaning even if their first teeth have not appeared yet, as their gums are hard enough to ‘mash’ soft foods to a consistency that can be swallowed.
You will notice that your baby will watch you when eating, and may attempt to put their little hands on your food. This is a normal sign of bonding! They are beginning to recognize that you are eating, and to them, it means that they should also be eating. When they first begin weaning and learning how to eat normal foods, much of their behaviour will be a result of mimicking you, since they frankly have no idea where to start, so expect to see them staring at you while you eat.
The Process of Weaning
“How should I wean my baby?”
There are two approaches to weaning that are most popular and effective across the board. Every baby is a little different though, so don’t be discouraged if a popular technique does not work for your little one. It will become a hot topic of conversation but try not to compare your baby's progress or likes and dislikes to others. It is important to note that throughout weaning, your baby is still breastfeeding or formula feeding. Weaning is a slow process and you still have to ensure they’re consuming enough calories and nutrients to continue growing.
Traditional or spoon-fed weaning has been used by parents for hundreds of years. The principle behind it is that you start with feeding your baby basic tastes and smooth textures, and then build up to incorporate all food types. You are responsible for feeding your baby, with a spoon or fork or airplane, in some cases.
Most parents like to start with pureed food when weaning their baby, and manufactured lines of baby food now offer a number system for what level of weaning they are at, much like diaper sizing. Warm cereal like cream of wheat or grits may also be a good starting point since they have a very soft texture that you can make more or less liquidy. Since you are only complementing their diet of breastmilk or formula at this point, you also have to option to make their cereal with breastmilk or formula. Yogurt may also be a good option but you should be picky about the type you choose. Dairy may be difficult at this point for your baby’s digestion so a lactose-free option may be better to start with. You also want to be mindful of sugar content in yogurt if you do go that route.
Baby-led weaning contrasts the spoon-fed approach in that the baby has control over how they eat. The principle is that you give your baby finger foods to eat, and they feed themselves. You may also give your child some food in a bowl and they use the spoon. If you choose this approach, you will still spend some time supervising to ensure no choking happens. There will also be a good amount of clean up afterwards, as you can imagine.
An example of soft foods to start with, farther along in weaning;
- Cooked vegetable sticks like baby carrots
- Omelette strips
- Mini breadsticks
- Baby rice snacks, which typically dissolve in their mouths
A lot of parents do not incorporate meat into their baby’s diet until they are fully capable to chew and swallow freely. You will want to start small, like with cut up hot dogs, before moving up to more complex chewing tasks like with most other meats. It is advised not to feed your baby fish until you are aware of any food allergies they may have developed, which usually is determined by 6 months of age, but takes careful testing in small portions.
Many parents are anxious about weaning because they are worried that their baby will choke on foods. However, the risks of choking are low if you take some simple steps at each meal.
Start mushy, and work your way up. Weaning takes time and you may have your baby on purees for months before they’re ready to start chewing. When you do start with solid foods, keep an eye on the size of pieces of food or spoonfuls that your baby can comfortably fit in their mouth.
Don’t be afraid to step in if they do put too much in their mouth, it’s a good lesson in portion control. During the first few stages of weaning, stay with your baby at all times when they are eating, especially if you are taking the baby-led approach. Make sure you cut up items such as grapes and cherry tomatoes which could get stuck in your baby’s throat. There is a risk of botulism from honey, so do not give that to your baby until they are over twelve months. You should also steer clear of shark, swordfish and marlin. You will also want to take the time to carefully introduce your baby to common food allergies, some of which include fruit. You can always have them tested to avoid any mishaps, but introducing it in very small amounts will only prompt a very subtle reaction in most cases. If you have any doubt about an allergic reaction, consult your baby’s pediatrician before running any trials to know what to look for and when to seek emergency help.
What will I need to buy?
There are a few items that you may not already have which you will need to purchase for weaning, and for their growth in general.
You will need some form of a seat for your baby to sit in whilst feeding, with most parents choosing a traditional highchair. There are many options to choose from including booster seats and seats which attach to your table. Whichever one you choose, make sure that there is enough room for your baby to wiggle around but not with so much room that they can slide out. Your child needs to be sitting upright to allow their food to move through their digestive system properly. In the early stages, you could use extra padding to keep your baby in position but make sure this is not restrictive.
If you are concerned about your baby getting their clothes messy, you may want to invest in some different bibs or protective clothing. The normal cloth bibs will absorb foods and liquids very quickly which can be difficult to fully clean off; nothing stains more than sweet potato puree! Other options you could look at are plastic bibs or ‘coveralls’ or you could use some old t-shirts or shirts cut to size. Make sure that whatever you buy is will either wipe clean or is machine washable or disposable.
You don’t necessarily need to buy extra feeding bowls or plates, but it may be in the best interest of your dishes if you plan to keep them very long. Look out for ‘picnic’ ranges of plastic items, as these tend to be cheaper than specific baby items. You will need to buy some soft spoons though, to avoid scratching your baby’s mouth. These tend to have long handles for easy grabbing.
Weaning is messy, there is no avoiding that fact. Even if you are doing baby-led weaning and no purees, you will still need a dustpan and brush and something to clean off the inevitable finger painting that will occur. If you have carpet, try to find something you can put under the highchair to absorb spills. It will need to be a good distance wider than the highchair too. Old newspapers spread out would work fine, or a small tarp. Feeding and weaning to solid foods really is best done over tile or wipeable floors.
You may want to buy some ‘easy’ cleaning products such as wipes or spray mop. Although standard baby wipes are great for a quick wipe over, it is advisable to give the highchair and other surfaces a good clean at least once a week. When things do get messy, try not to ‘hover’ with a cloth or wipe, especially around your child as this can give them the wrong message about eating. Their eating habits will improve and the level of mess will reduce quickly. Let them finish entirely and start by cleaning them off first and get them situated somewhere else or with something to do, then go to clean the highchair.
A healthy approach
However you decide to wean your baby, whether that’s following a traditional or baby-led approach, make sure it’s right for your baby and your family as a whole. The most important thing is not how many different foods your baby likes, but promoting a positive relationship with food and eating. There will be many more ‘phases’ of eating for your child, possibly including a ‘fussy’ phase just when you think you’ve got it nailed. If you can demonstrate that food is there to be enjoyed and nourishes their body, they will grow into adulthood with the right attitude. | <urn:uuid:118118f5-f6d2-4295-a08c-0eb5aaf60f37> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.yourbabyclub.com:/home/article/a-complete-guide-to-weaning-your-baby-753/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.971294 | 2,395 | 2.421875 | 2 |
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has released details of their plan to create the world’s first commercial Hyperloop system in Abu Dhabi. Situated on the border between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in close proximity to both the Al Maktoum International Airport and World Expo 2020 site, the HyperloopTT will begin with the construction of six miles (ten kilometers) of infrastructure, with future development potentially creating a commercial Hyperloop network across the United Arab Emirates and beyond.
While the concept of magnetically-levitating Hyperloop has existed for decades, the ability to construct an operational system has only emerged in recent years, spurred in 2013 by Elon Musk’s opening of intellectual property to any company which could develop the technology. If implemented and developed, the Hyperloop will connect people and goods at extremely high speeds, potentially up to the speed of sound (760mph), thus tackling key challenges facing the built environment, including overpopulation, traffic congestion, and pollution.
This agreement creates the basis for the first commercial Hyperloop system in the world here in the Emirates, with the goal of eventually connecting Abu Dhabi to Al Ain, Dubai, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With regulatory support, we hope the first section will be operational in time for Expo 2020.
-Bibop Gresta, Chairman, HyperloopTT
In the development of the UAE project, HyperloopTT began construction in April of the first full-scale passenger and freight prototype system in Toulouse, France. Once assembled and optimized in Toulouse, the capsules will be implemented in the UAE, where the project will be complemented by the construction of the HyperloopTT’s XO Innovation Center and Hyperloop Visitor Center.
The HyperloopTT system is powered by a combination of alternative energy sources to enhance sustainability, with potential for excess energy production made possible through solar panels located along the lines and stations, and energy recovered during regenerative braking.
A forward-thinking nation like the UAE is ideal for building the most revolutionary, most efficient, and fastest transportation system in the world. With this historic agreement in Abu Dhabi, we take a big step towards the world’s first commercial system.
-Dirk Ahlborn, CEO, HyperloopTT
The first phase of HyperloopTT is expected to be completed in time for the World Expo 2020 in the UAE. You can learn more about the project’s infrastructural components on the HyperloopTT official website here.
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Legislation to deliver a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations after nearly half a century under EU rules is being introduced into Parliament today (12 September).
The Agriculture Bill sets out how farmers and land managers will in future be paid for “public goods”, such as better air and water quality, improved soil health, higher animal welfare standards, public access to the countryside and measures to reduce flooding.
This will replace the current subsidy system of Direct Payments, which is ineffective and pays farmers based on the total amount of land farmed. These payments are skewed towards the largest landowners and are not linked to any specific public benefits. The top 10% of recipients currently receive almost 50% of total payments, while the bottom 20% receive just 2%.
In its place, a new Environmental Land Management system will start from next year. The government will work together with farmers to design, develop and trial the new approach. Under the new system, farmers and land managers who provide the greatest environmental benefits will secure the largest rewards, laying the foundations for a Green Brexit.
The Bill will also be underpinned by measures to increase productivity and invest in (R&D).
For example, there will be funding available for farmers to come together to develop and get the research projects that they want and need, whether that be on soil health or sustainable livestock farming . This will lead to practical gains for farmers that help them become more profitable and reduce their environmental footprint.
The government will also be able to make payments during the seven year transition period for famers to invest in new technologies and methods that boost productivity.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove said:
The introduction of the Agriculture Bill is an historic moment as we leave the EU and move towards a brighter future for farming.
After nearly 50 years of being tied to burdensome and outdated EU rules, we have an opportunity to deliver a Green Brexit.
This Bill will allow us to reward farmers who protect our environment, leaving the countryside in a cleaner, greener and healthier state for future generations.
Critically, we will also provide the smooth and gradual transition that farmers and land managers need to plan ahead.
Farmers will be supported over a seven year transition period as we as leave the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
For 2019, Direct Payments will be made on the same basis as now, subject to simplifications where possible. Direct Payments for 2020 will also be made in much the same way as now. Simplifications will be made as soon as possible, subject to the terms of the overall Brexit implementation period. There will then be an agricultural transition period in England between 2021 and 2027 as payments are gradually phased out.
During consultation, there was a widespread support for applying reductions to Direct Payments more widely. All farmers will therefore see some reduction to their payments from the start of the transition, although those who receive the highest payments will see bigger reductions initially. This will free up funds to invest in public goods.
To help new entrants get into the sector and give farmers flexibility to plan for the future, Direct Payments during the agricultural transition period up until 2027 will be “delinked” from the requirement to farm the land.
These payments, which may be calculated according to money received in previous years, can be used by farmers to invest in their business, diversify their activities or else retire from farming and give way for new people to enter.
The Bill also sets out how the government will strengthen transparency in the supply chain to help farmers get a better deal in the marketplace.
By collecting data from across the supply chain, the government will help food producers strengthen their negotiating position at the farm gate and seek a fairer return.
The introduction of the Agriculture Bill now means that all the necessary measures will be in place for the start of the agricultural transition in 2021, delivering a smooth transition to the new domestic policy.
For more information or advice please contact a member of our Farm Business Team:
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The position of Solicitor General of the United States was created in 1870 by Congress in the Act to Establish the Department of Justice. The law provides for “an officer learned in the law, to assist the Attorney-General in the performance of his duties, to be called the solicitor-general.” The Department of Justice’s short history of the position notes that the Solicitor General was originally second-in-command to the Attorney General. While the Solicitor General no longer holds that distinction, he or she wields enormous authority and influence in the development of legal policy in America’s courts, which is why the Solicitor General is often referred to as the “Tenth Justice.”
Yesterday, President Obama nominated White House Deputy Counsel Donald Verrilli Jr. to replace Justice Elena Kagan as Solicitor General. Don without question meets the requirement of an individual “learned in the law.” His law practice at Jenner & Block was focused on appellate advocacy and, as Marcia Coyle writes at the Blog of Legal Times, “His cases have ranged from the intricacies of intellectual property, such as his defense of music industry copyrights in 2005, to the complexities of the death penalty, such as his pro bono work in Wiggins v. Smith.”
WLF is proud to have benefited from Don’s generous donation of his time and expertise. He appeared on several occasions as a featured speaker at our Media Nosh events on the U.S. Supreme Court and its free enterprise cases; spoke at a Web Seminar program on securities fraud litigation; represented WLF on a pro bono basis on an amicus brief we filed supporting a cert petition in a Commerce Clause case; and authored two instructive WLF Legal Backgrounders on Supreme Court decisions. | <urn:uuid:5afb240b-880d-4db4-b79e-8dc0cb4c283b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wlf.org/2011/01/25/wlf-legal-pulse/donald-verrilli-to-be-the-next-10th-justice/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.970054 | 380 | 2.640625 | 3 |
Over the course of 2021 the number of valid DMARC policies observed in use rose by 84%, to a total of nearly 5 million unique records, compared to the prior calendar year. This doubles the percentage increase seen in 2020, and reflects an acceleration of growth in the second half of the year. Starting with June, the number of new records seen each month was between three and six times the number seen in the first five months of the year. These findings are based on analysis of DNS request data generously supplied by DomainTools.
The following graph shows the total valid records observed at six month intervals since the end of 2016.
The average number of new records each month was roughly 218,000 over the entire year, but looking at the first half versus the second half the averages are roughly 147,500 and 288,000. More graphs and statistics regarding DMARC are available on this page.
DMARC.org uses DNS transaction data supplied by DomainTools (formerly Farsight Security) that includes anonymized requests for DMARC records, and the corresponding responses, captured by their sensors at various strategic points on the Internet. DMARC.org weeds out invalid and malformed DMARC records, and makes sure the remaining records are still being served by looking them up in DNS.
Since this validation is performed in the month following the end of the most recent quarter in which the data was captured, the result is a reasonable point-in-time figure for the portion of the Internet covered by DomainTool’s sensors. It is unlikely to include all DMARC records published or in use on the Internet, but it is a stable subset that provides a useful picture of adoption and usage over time.
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Below ground fuel tanks
Below ground double skinned storage tanks supplied by the company are constructed to BS EN 12285-1 from steel approved to BS799. Below ground double skinned petrol tanks are also suitable for storing diesel, gas oil, and other associated oil products.
Below ground fuel storage tanks are available to suit a wide range of applications and can be supplied with storage capacity from as little as 2000 litres up to in excess of 100,000 litres. Site works to accommodate a below ground tank are generally more complicated than those required for above ground tanks and should only be carried out by an experienced and specialised contractor such as TSG, who is able to offer a complete supply and installation service for below ground petrol and diesel tanks.
Double skinned below ground petrol and diesel tanks are constantly monitored for leaks by filling the space between the inner and outer skins (the interstitial space) with an inhibiting fluid, the level of which is continuously monitored by placing a probe in a header tank. Any loss of the inhibiting fluid will be sensed by the electronic probe and cause an audible alarm to sound or send a message to any integrated leak detection system that will complement the overall installation.
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President Joe Biden traveled to Buffalo Tuesday to grieve with residents of the city, after 10 people were killed over the weekend in an anti-Black racist attack.
During a speech at Buffalo’s Delavan Grider Community Center, Biden recalled the names of the 10 victims and who they were to their community. Biden said evil came to Buffalo through a hateful individual, just as it has recently in cities such as Charleston, Pittsburgh and El Paso.
He added Americans cannot remain silent about the dangers of white supremacy and racism, and how people have been radicalized through politics and social media.
“White supremacy is a poison, running through our body politic,” Biden asserted. “And it’s been allowed to fester and grow right in front of our eyes. We need to say as clearly and forcefully as we can that the ideology of white supremacy has no place in America.”
The gunman, an 18-year-old white man, is believed to have been motivated by white-supremacist ideology. He’s alleged to have posted online about the “Great Replacement theory,” a conspiracy theory alleging nonwhite people are immigrating to the United States and other Western countries specifically to diminish the influence of white people.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is from Buffalo, said hearts are broken in the city after the loss and attack, but emphasized she hopes the tragedy can be a national call to action to eradicate white supremacy.
“He targeted this community, intentionally coming to this ZIP code because he could do maximum damage and death to people,” Hochul stated. “Not just any New Yorkers, but he was targeting and wanted to execute Black New Yorkers.”
The shooter was able to legally purchase a gun in Pennsylvania in December despite previously having undergone a mental-health evaluation. During his remarks, Biden acknowledged there is very little he can do when it comes to executive action on gun reform, and stressed it is up to him to convince Congress to pass legislation.
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A cooperative is a business that is owned and democratically controlled by its members. Cooperatives around the world generally operate according to the same core principles and values, adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance in 1995. Cooperatives trace the roots of these principles to the first modern cooperative founded in Rochdale, England in 1844.
All cooperatives follow seven cooperative principles listed below.
Voluntary & Open Membership
Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all people able to use its services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
Democratic Member Control
Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members—those who buy the goods or use the services of the cooperative—who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions.
Members' Economic Participation
Members contribute equally to, and democratically control, the capital of the cooperative. This benefits members in proportion to the business they conduct with the cooperative rather than on the capital invested.
Autonomy & Independence
Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If the co-op enters into agreements with other organizations or raises capital from external sources, it is done so based on terms that ensure democratic control by the members and maintains the cooperative’s autonomy.
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of communities through policies and programs accepted by the members.
Education, Training & Information
Cooperatives provide education and training for members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperative. Members also inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperatives.
Formed May 20, 2014, the Barbados Cooperative Business Association Ltd is a cooperative business that is owned and democratically controlled by its member cooperatives. We are a member of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) a body based in Brussels that represents all cooperatives worldwide.
Barbados Coop is led by a volunteer group of persons devoted to the development of cooperatives in Barbados and the wider Caribbean region.
We are working on a number of projects at this time. The major emphasis is to resuscitate those cooperatives that appear to be dormant and, to expand our membership to include the new cooperative businesses now emerging.
MEET THE TEAM
Our mission is to empower and improve the lives of Barbadians by supporting democratically organized businesses, promoting the principles of the international cooperative movement, and growing the cooperative economy.
We envision a vibrant and growing network of cooperative enterprises that operate in all sectors of the economy to build a better Barbados —providing essential services, strengthening democratic organizations, creating quality jobs, building community wealth, reducing poverty, strengthening our local economy, protecting the environment and increasing community engagement.
Our current membership includes the following cooperatives.
Prudential Cooperative Credit Union Ltd
Barbados Pig Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd.
St. George Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd
Addis Alem Cooperative Society Ltd
Women Entrepreneurs Cooperative Society Ltd
The Cooperative Investment Fund Ltd
South-Eastern Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd
Barbados Sustainable Energy Co-operative Society Ltd
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Developing Cooperative Initiatives:
The Cooperative Investment Fund- accepting deposits and investing in the entire cooperative sector.
The Cooperative Technology Fund - Financing the use of modern technology within the sector.
The Cooperative Property Development Fund- expanding the ownership structure in Barbados.
Accounting and Auditing Services.
Importing of equipment and products for cooperatives and their members.
Establishing relationships with regional and international cooperatives.
Market and promote the cooperative sector.
Pursue joint ventures in an effort to further the cause of the cooperative movement.
Training and education in all aspects of Co-operative development.
Providing financial advice towards improving the income generation capacity of the co-operative sector.
Representation at the national, regional, and international level.
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by Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that will show the electrical activity of the brain.
Reasons for Test
An EEG may be done to look for changes in brain activity after an injury or illness such as:
It may also be used to look for disorders of the brain, such as seizures.
There are no major problems that can happen from having this test.
What to Expect
Prior to Test
Before the test:
Electrodes will be placed around your scalp for the test. Shampoo your hair the day of the test so that they attach better. Do not use hair styling products.
People who have seizures should arrange for a ride to and from the test.
Description of Test
You will be asked to sit in a chair or lie on a bed. Electrodes will be placed on your scalp with special gel or paste. The electrodes may also be part of a cap that is slipped over your head. They will record the brain's electrical activity. You will be asked to close your eyes and be still for most of the test. You may also need to:
A video of the test may be taken.
The electrodes will be taken off and you will be able to go home. You may need to stay longer if you are being treated for another problem.
How Long Will It Take?
The test will take about 1 hour. People who are in the hospital may have the test done over a number of days.
Will It Hurt?
No. The EEG electrodes sit on top of the skin and do not cause pain.
The results will be reviewed by a specialist. It will take 1 to 2 weeks for the doctor to get the results and share them with you.
Call Your Doctor
If you have had seizures, call your doctor if your seizures change after the test.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
EEG (electroencephalogram). Kid's Health—Nemours Foundation website. Available at:
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Last reviewed February 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Rimas Lukas, MD
Last Updated: 4/6/2020
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|Made for Love
Made for Love
Father Michael Schmitz addresses the teachings of the Catholic Church on the issue of same-sex attraction. With compassion and clarity, he shows that the Church’s teachings are rooted in the yearnings for authentic love that are shared by all who are made in the image and likeness of God. With his trademark fresh and engaging style, Fr. Schmitz addresses:
• Different types of love
Above all, Made for Love is about genuine love: how we can truly love each other, how the Bible teaches us to love, and how God is not simply loving, but love itself.
About the Author
Fr. Mike Schmitz is one of the leading speakers in the Catholic church today. He preaches to youth and young adults across the country about the love of God and the call of Jesus Christ for saints to be raised up in the Church. He serves as both the director of youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and as the chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. His ministry focuses on being fed by the Sacraments and a solid theological formation as the foundation for true discipleship and evangelization. Fr. Michael is known nationally for his inspiring homilies, his presentations and talks to university students, and his tremendous sense of humor.
Praise for Made for Love
“Fr. Michael Schmitz strikes all the right notes, explaining what the Church teaches (the true), why it’s the right path (the good), and how it leads to happiness (the beautiful). He explains the Church’s full teachings on homosexuality but with remarkable ‘gentleness and reverence’ (1 Pt 3:15).”
– Brandon Vogt, founder of ClaritasU and author of RETURN: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church
“When others would muddy the waters of Our Lord’s love for all, Fr. Schmitz’s book filters the pure and renewing love of God for those who experience same-sex attraction and helps their loved ones understand this particular struggle.”
– Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS
“In a culture that confuses love with moral relativism, many people have difficulties with the Church’s teaching on homosexuality. Fr. Schmitz helps us approach this topic with compassion and clarity, showing how the Church’s teaching on this topic is all about love—that we are made from love, by love, and for love.”
– Edward Sri, author of Who Am I to Judge?
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7 Big Myths About The Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church has long been the target of suspicion and hostility. But how much of this is based on ignorance and prejudice and how much is the fruit of thoughtful consideration of the facts?
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