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WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) released the following statement about the Electoral College count after the Joint Session of Congress reconvened following a violent disruption by protestors who stormed the Capitol on Wednesday.
"The electoral process in America has been one of most defining attributes of this great nation, evolving over time to ensure the voice of every person is heard, regardless of race, creed or color. In 2020, a record number of Americans participated in the general election, entrusting their support and confidence for the office of the President of the United States and the individuals who now make up this 117th Congress.
"That's how our voices are best heard, by exercising the rights granted us by the bloodshed of countless American soldiers and the foresight of the founders of this great nation. Over the last four decades, I have witnessed many peaceful protests on Capitol grounds, as individuals freely and passionately stand for what they believe in. However, inciting violence at the Capitol, the very grounds where elected leaders gather to echo the voices of our home districts, is an un-American attack on the very foundation of our sovereign nation.
"The 2020 presidential election was unlike any other. Uncertainty and a lack of confidence began to grow amongst voters across the country as some states made late changes to the election process, resulting in mounting reports of irregularities and election fraud. Postponed election audits and legal hearings have also led to valid questions about the integrity of this election that are still unresolved.
"In fact, I received hundreds of calls and emails from people across southern and eastern Kentucky questioning the integrity of the presidential election in other states. Every American should have confidence in knowing that every fair vote is accurately counted. Therefore, on behalf of the people of Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District, I am objecting to electoral votes tied to allegations of election fraud and voting irregularities in the 2020 presidential election.
"One of the greatest signs of a healthy democracy is the peaceful transfer of power, including the process of certifying Electoral College results through a Joint Session of Congress, representing Americans from every state in the union. I love this institution and take great pride in echoing the voice of the people of Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District. While I know that an objection will not likely change the course of this election, let it be a resounding echo of all Americans who want to restore confidence in a secure election process for a stronger nation."
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As the sun was setting on the Byzantine Empire, it was the dawn of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. But before the death of the Byzantine Empire at the hands of the Turks, the two empires often allied together against common enemies, hired their troops out to one another as mercenaries, signed peace treaties, and even intermarried their royal families. When the Turks captured Constantinople in 1453, they not only became heir to the premier imperial city of the west, they became the successor state to the Byzantine Empire, ruling over the same lands and peoples and fighting the same enemies.
This course will begin with the final chapters of the history of the Byzantine Empire and trace the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire. The last lecture will be on the creation of Türkiye and the career of Kemal Mustafa Ataturk.
7. The Turks Take Constantinople.
8. The Ottoman Rise to Power.
9. The Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire.
10. Ottomanism: Turks, Greeks, Armenians, Arabs.
11. “The Sick Man of Europe.”
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We know that you wonder of everything about 20th week pregnancy. Let’s start to read. You are in your 5. month. This is the 2. month of 2. trimester. İt is the golden period of pregnancy.
The Baby Status
The baby is head to butt nearly 14-16 cm and the baby’s weight is 260 gram.
Do You Wonder İts Gender?
You can know your baby’s gender this week via ultrasound. To screening reproductive system, you can understand the gender. But even if the reproductive organs are clearly developed in terms of sex, there may be errors in the gender prediction due to the position of the baby or the model of the ultrasound device.
How About The Nails, Hairs and Skin?
The skin is getting tick. Forming layers under the protection of verniks. These layers are: Epidermis (the foreskin, which is the top layer), Dermis (90% of the skin), Subcutis (mostly fat)Hairs and nails are getting develop. İt has thin hair and eyebrows.
Baby Movements At 20. Week
With this week, you can understand your baby is real and you can feel it.
What is Happening to My Womb?
Until to this week, your womb is big to your belly button. İt is quite big. After 20. Week, the womb is growing regularly. It grows 1 cm every week. If your womb is 20 cm at 20. Week, it must be 24 cm at 14. Week.
You must have test if your womb is 28 cm. Cause may be you have twin. If the size of the uterus is 15-16 cm, it may be necessary to undergo a good ultrasound check. Possibilities such as intraabdominal retardation, other problems or an error in the calculation of pregnancy may be possible. Every woman has different womb size.
Gain Weight At 20th Week
In this week, it will be normal fi you got 2 kilos. End of the 20. Week, you probably got 4.5 kgs. In the first trimester you may got 1-3 kgs normally, 2. trimester 4-5 kgs and 3. trimester you may get 5-6 kgs. Gain slowly and regularly weight. All of the pregnancy you may got 11-14 kgs weight. If you gain weight slowly, probably you have no problem with cracks.
What’s Happening at Heart and Circulatory System?
Your circulatory system is going to work so end of this month your blood pressure can be low. Your body produce more blood. Aha will then increase the body’s red blood cell production. If you do not take the daily iron need to increase the production of red blood cells, anemia will occur due to iron deficiency, which is manifested by a decrease in red blood cells.
İs My Belly Muscles Flexible?
When your baby growing your muscles and skin are getting flex. Women body are flexible. The muscles are adjacent to the lower portion of the rib and extend vertically into the pelvis. They can be separated in the middle line. You can feel this situation when you are lying. İt feels like you swelling. İt is not dangerous.
Nutrition At 20. Week
Most women prefer sweetener instead of sweet at this week of pregnancy. Foods and drinks can be included sweetener. We don’t recommend you to use sweetener. Some researches show that they are not safe. Ask your doctor’s opinion if you want to use sweetener.
Sex At 20. Week of Pregnancy
The 2. trimester of pregnancy is most suitable period of the pregnancy. When gain weight, the sex can be hard for you. There are last 1.5 month to sex if you do not want to get hard when sex. You can keep going to sex in this period. If you recommend to position to you it will be a good recommend to say the position you are on or lying to your 2 sides. | <urn:uuid:dcdf463e-461b-459e-b5b3-f01230f321ed> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://en.lekekremi.online/20-week-of-pregnancy-babys-18-week/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.914234 | 854 | 2.078125 | 2 |
The 2020 recession was neither the first nor the worst one in India but surely it was the first recession which disrupted the big data
of the country. Companies use data to predict the future, to meet up the demands looking at the trends but what happens when this data disrupts drastically? How do you deal with this atypical data?
“To deal with this COVID
affected data, we would ideally like to observe the changes in the affected data with the usual trend of the data. This would help us benchmark the effect of COVID. To minimize the impact of disrupted data on business, you should utilize data impacted by COVID to understand changes in consumer behaviour, disruption in cash flow and supply chains to revamp and digitize business models, accelerate cost efficiencies, optimize value chains, products and pricing, and modify marketing strategies to align with the new normal,” said Paavan Choudary, Founder and CEO, Merilytics.
Last year, organizations produced a lot of unusual information, skyrocketing or disappearing demand, or sudden increase in the number of people who could not pay their mortgages or financial budgets gone wrong and many more. All these data are relevant and can help in minimizing the impact, by using this information to create disaster models.
Prashanth Kaddi, Partner at Deloitte India
helped us understand step by step how to solve this business problem.
- Plan ahead on data: COVID-19 is expected to have a far-reaching effect on businesses and geopolitical events. Identify emerging challenges and accordingly prioritize cases by case- Businesses need to have capabilities for rapid data proliferation and data harmonization to power critical decision making
- Re-prioritize Data initiatives: Organizations are under immense pressure to cut cost, but re-prioritization of initiative can help. For example, digital is expected to be a preferred channel for sales across industries going forward. Adopting more flexible data architectures will help organizations scale up and scale down quickly.
- Increase adoption: The journey of data to insights to action needs to be faster and agile. Investment in agile data solutions and architecture will help in faster adoption. Also, agile solutions which will help data scientists to focus on faster data analysis, handle disrupted data, and derive insights for action
- Scenario Planning: Organizations need to plan for a range of scenarios rather than single prediction or baseline outcome. Advanced analytics has tremendous benefits for rapid decision making, but organizations need to question models, disrupted data, adjust, and remain agile
- Business Translators: From a talent perspective, organizations need to not only have great data scientists and engineers, but also the “Business Translators” who bridge the business and analytics worlds to bring in business--oriented thinking into the whole process. This will help in aligning to business priorities, as well as minimizing risk, and increasing resilience.
“In summary, a culture of collaboration of Technology, People, Process and Machines can mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on business through data. Organizations need to scale their capacity to ingest and analyze data rapidly. Today to minimize the impact of COVID-19, one must predict what’s going to happen due to COVID-19,” Kaddi said.
But how do you not fall for this disrupted data and use it in a smarter way?
Paavan Choudary from Merilytics suggests that companies should proactively identify if COVID has affected their data trend. They can take corrective measures on the data for models for which the trend would return to normal. In parallel, they should rebuild models accounting for COVID impact for businesses with lasting effects of COVID.
“Companies can leverage valuable information lying in the data impacted by COVID to provide insights into the new normal. By leveraging statistical approaches, COVID data can be compared with pre- and post-COVID data to establish significant differences in customer purchasing preferences, industrial and market trends. These can be used to model and design standard responses and actions that could benefit the business and make them well prepared for recurring disruptions,” he concluded. | <urn:uuid:14e2820b-ae62-4d59-b6c5-7e213594e93e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/big-data/how-to-minimize-the-impact-of-recession-data-on-predictive-analytics/82789636 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.931846 | 844 | 2.046875 | 2 |
The nation's top saddle seat riders will compete at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., on December 5, in hopes of earning a spot on the 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. The Saddle Seat World Cup consists of six team members selected for both the three-gaited and five-gaited sections of rail and pattern work. Athletes selected will represent the United States in July 2016 during the International Saddle Seat World Cup competition held in South Africa.
The Saddle Seat World Cup is a bi-annual international competition originating in the early 1980s as an informal exchange of saddle seat riders between the United States and South Africa. Teams from as many as five nations now compete for the coveted World Cup titles.
Nearly 80 applications were received from 27 states, all vying for a chance to compete in the Trials. These riders represent some of the United States' most experienced and talented saddle seat riders. Similar to what they will experience in the competition, the finalists below will compete in the trials riding two unfamiliar horses. The Trials are held in two phases, each consisting of one rail ride and one pattern. Participants will ride horses donated to William Woods University that may be any breed or crossbreed suited for and trained in the saddle seat discipline.
The riders that were selected for the Trials are as follows:
Aleia Brown - Dayton, Ohio
Megan Buckley - Zionsville, Ind.
Sydney Budzinski - Mukwonago, Wis.
Molly Codeanne - Wethersfield, Conn.
Katelynn Cox - Custer, Mich.
Audrey Crites - Waukee, Iowa
Raven Gropp - Augusta, Ga.
Matt Huke - Westfield, Ind.
Ada Johnson - Stillwater, Minn.
Cameron Kay - W. Bloomfield, Mich.
Kristina Mauro - Carlsbad, Calif.
Clara McCool - Newburyport, Mass.
Courtney McGinnis - Santa Barbara, Calif.
Lauren Osborne - Oklahoma City, Okla.
Faith Robbins - Carmel, Ind.
Alice Rowland - Kansas City, Mo.
Kasey Saccocia - Halifax, Mass.
Madison Stringer - Scottsdale, Ariz.
Isabella Templeton - West Des Moines, Iowa
Victoria Walz - Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
Ashley Brandies - Jesup, Ga.
Cailin Bridges - Salisbury, Mass.
Abigail Kastenholz - Pewaukee, Wis.
Jennifer McGowan - Louisville, Ky.
Anne Pateman - New Orleans, La.
Laura Plant - Advance, N.C.
Allie Poovey - Winston-Salem, N.C.
Eleanor Rainbolt-Forbes - Oklahoma City, Okla.
Ashley Stewart - Pfafftown, N.C.
Catherine Wheeler - Keswick, Va.
Rose Marie Wheeler - Anchorage, Ky.
Jade Woods - Altoona, Iowa
Spectators are welcome to attend the Trials. The Three-Gaited Trials will be held 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT and the Five-Gaited Trials will be held 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT. For a complete schedule and information regarding hotels and directions, go to www.usasaddleseatworldcup.org.
The U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team is supported by grants from USA Equestrian Trust and the United Professional Horsemen's Association. The USEF is pleased to partner with ModJods to provide practice jods to members of the 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. Learn more about additional contribution opportunities.
For additional information or questions regarding the Saddle Seat World Cup, please contact Lori Nelson, Senior Director of National Affiliate, Competition and Alliance Partner Relationships, by phone at (859) 225-6957 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.org. | <urn:uuid:31537f37-3ec6-417e-9ecf-bf66c845a932> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://saddleandbridle.com/news-events?start=330 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.871532 | 849 | 1.578125 | 2 |
The Wall Street Journal article referred to below concerns an obscure Delaware corporation, Augustus Funding LLC. It so happens however that the LLC in question traded in the UK so we know rather more about it than normal.
One thing we know is how much it’s UK parent, Sixtus Funding Limited put into this scheme, presumably on behalf of its ultimate parent company, Barclays Bank plc. The issued capital of Augustus Funding LLC was US$6,354 million (yes, that’s $6.3 billion dollars).
Translated into sterling that’s about £3.5 billion. Which gives it a market worth of about the same sum since this is a solid asset backed company.
So where does that place this obscure LLC in the pantheon of UK companies? Well, at about 87 in the FTSE 100, for starters (data as of 30 June). It’s worth more than Schroders, Capita, Enterprise Inns, Johnson Matthey, Tate & Lyle and Rentokil, for example. It’s worth only very slightly less than Persimmon, the UK’s biggest house builder, and Royal Sun Alliance, one of its bigger life insurers. In fact, it’s worth about 10% of the whole value of Barclays.
This gives some perspective to the resources the banks will throw at tax avoidance. When we say we think it’s a core part of their business, we mean it. And this is the evidence. | <urn:uuid:625797b7-0fe8-4637-ba84-871e4d230d8c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2006/07/03/%C2%A335-billion-the-cost-of-tax-avoidance/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.935507 | 311 | 1.625 | 2 |
The Elakha Alliance was formed by tribal, nonprofit, and conservation leaders with a shared belief in a powerful vision: an Oregon coast 50 years from now where our children and grandchildren co-exist along with a thriving sea otter population and a robust and resilient marine ecosystem.
Our mission: To restore a healthy population of sea otters to the Oregon coast and to thereby make Oregon’s marine and coastal ecosystem more robust and resilient.
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Sea otters are part of a legacy of Oregon’s coastal tribes that was ripped away when sea otters were exterminated from Oregon as part of the 18th and 19th century fur trade. It’s long past time for a meaningful effort to undo that wrong.
We’re working to compile in one place a library of materials for students, interested individuals, and scientists who’re interested in learning more.
To get the latest news and interesting stories about sea otters:
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A forwarded e-mail launched by an unemployed Silicon Valley engineer blames layoffs of American workers on the H1-B visa program, which allows foreigners in high-tech fields to work in the United States. The letter was actively circulating last fall, and appeared on newsgroups and mailing lists. When interviewed, the author, who doesn’t want his name used, said companies prefer H1-B workers to Americans because they will work for less money. Techies.com, an IT job search website, found in a survey conducted shortly before Sept. 11 that 85 percent of respondents (technology professionals) were worried about losing their job to a noncitizen.
A new twist on the anti-H1-B argument has emerged from a combination of economic lethargy and terrorism-based anxiety. Rob Sanchez, a laid-off engineer in Phoenix and creator of an anti-H1-B website (www.zazona.com/shameh1b) says that apart from the pain it causes American workers, the H1-B program leads to national security risks because the visa holders “work in some of our most sensitive industries and so have the potential for setting up terrorist activities.”
H1-B program supporters see the most recent flare-up as part of a dangerous backlash against foreigners. Manjit Singh, executive director and cofounder of the Sikh Mediawatch and Resource Task Force, notes that Sikh H-1B workers have been victims of harassment since Sept. 11.
The H1-B issue isn’t likely to go away soon. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.) has filed legislation to roll back the yearly quota of visas allowed under the program to 65,000 (it’s currently at 195,000 per year through 2003) and would cut that even further if unemployment rises. Similar legislation has been defeated before, but it’s unclear what will happen in the current climate. For CIOs, it could become more difficult to fill tech jobs if the number of visas is cut back. Meantime, given the strong emotions the issue raises, CIOs with any H1-B workers on staff should be extra vigilant against bias or harassment in the workplace. | <urn:uuid:2ddbe373-a13a-408b-a63d-65fec9fe9b96> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cio.com/article/270893/it-organization-worker-visas-under-fire.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.96377 | 461 | 1.75 | 2 |
The Hill: Across the country, the jobs of manufacturing workers are being threatened by trial attorneys and politicians targeting manufacturers with baseless lawsuits based on the legal theory of “public nuisance,” attempting to hold manufacturers responsible for harms that are often far outside of their control. While trial lawyers have pursued such lawsuits for years, there has been a dramatic increase over the past year, as lawyers team up with states, cities and counties to sue manufacturers over climate change.
This is why, one year ago, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) launched the Manufacturers’ Accountability Project (MAP) to help bring attention to the coordinated campaign behind these lawsuits and has made it clear that they will do nothing to improve the environment but could do serious damage to our legal system and our manufacturing industry.
California Manufacturers and Technology Association President Dorothy Rothrock has said the law firms are in it for the money. Indeed, the private attorneys representing the municipalities stand to earn hundreds of millions of dollars if they get a favorable ruling in court.
To date, 14 municipalities and one state have filed such litigation against dozens of energy manufacturers.
So far, all of these lawsuits have been dismissed from federal court, with the judges finding several flaws in the municipalities’ arguments. In dismissing the cases brought by San Francisco and Oakland, U.S. District Judge William Alsup rightly told the plaintiffs that the court is not the proper branch of government to address the issue of climate change:
“The problem deserves a solution on a more vast scale than can be supplied by a district judge or jury in a public nuisance case,” Judge Alsup wrote in his opinion. “The Court will stay its hand in favor of solutions by the legislative and executive branches.”
U.S. District Judge Andrew Keenan agreed with Judge Alsup’s logic, dismissing New York City’s climate lawsuit against five of the country’s largest energy companies in July. Another fatal flaw in New York City’s argument, Keenan found, was that the plaintiff was attempting to hold only manufacturers accountable for climate change when it is a problem to which everyone contributes. “Aren’t the plaintiffs using the product?” Judge Keenan asked the city’s outside counsel. “Does the city have clean hands?”
These dismissals are an encouraging sign that the outstanding lawsuits against manufacturers — filed by Rhode Island, Baltimore, Boulder and others — will face a similar fate in the coming months.
It is also encouraging that a growing number of public officials are speaking out against the litigation. For example, in Colorado, the state’s newly elected attorney general Phil Weiser recently criticized the climate lawsuit filed by three municipalities in his state, saying he is “uncomfortable with the litigation because the case for it hasn’t been made.”
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter has also commented on the lawsuits, saying, “In short, the courts are no place to determine national environmental policy. And public nuisance is not a theory the judges should employ in these kind of cases.”
Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Murrill said these suits “commandeer the rightful role of Congress to pass policy for the nation and are improper in terms of trying to legislate extraterritorial economic policy from the states in which they originate.”
We will continue to fight on behalf of manufacturing workers whose jobs are at stake. Manufacturing is too critical to the American economy to allow this threat to go unanswered.
Lindsey de la Torre is the Executive Director of the Manufacturers’ Accountability Project, a project of the National Association of Manufacturers’ Center for Legal Action. She previously served in the office of Presidential Personnel in the George W. Bush White House and in the Office of Associate Attorney General at the U.S. Dept. of Justice. | <urn:uuid:00800317-75e6-43dd-9f12-91704303dec3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mfgaccountabilityproject.org/2018/11/19/map-executive-director-lindsey-de-la-torre-in-the-hill-suing-americas-manufacturers-calling-them-a-public-nuisance-wont-improve-the-environment/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.964479 | 798 | 1.820313 | 2 |
Nearly 1,2 tonne of different types of disinfectant will be used at the Sofia Open tennis tournament in 2020. Each member of the team that takes care of the disinfection of Arena Armeec covers about 15 km a day.
The epidemic measures of the last ATP Tour tournament of the year are stringent and strictly observed. The whole facility is disinfected every morning before the start of the schedule, throughout the day and after the end of the last matches. The entire court and all its accessories are also decontaminated after each match. According to the schedule, the cars that are transporting the players from the hotel to the gym and back, are also cleaned, and there cannot be more than two people in them. Disinfectants are provided by the partners of the tournament University Hospital “Sofiamed” and the largest manufacturer of disinfectants, antiseptics, professional detergents and industrial degreasers in Bulgaria Hygiene Medical Industry (HMI), are placed wherever there is a flow of people.
Hygiene Medical Industry invests in research and development of new products and services, production and distribution, information technology and human resources. Since 1994, HMI has been developing and offering high-quality disinfection tools and solutions and today is a leader on the Bulgarian market in the supply of biocides for healthcare, serving over two-thirds of medical institutions in the country.
“We have learned to wash our hands, but the effect of disinfection in Bulgaria is still underestimated. It is also essential how the procedures are performed, which are different depending on the object and its purpose. However, when done according to the rules, disinfection is very effective and is important in the fight against infections, “said Adriana Katsarova, owner of one of the companies that are on duty on the tournament -“ADRINA PEST”.
In addition to the disinfection, the other anti-epidemic measures are very strictly observed – the spectators and the journalists are accommodated through two seats, and all those that are not used are sealed. Players and organizers are subjected to regular PCR tests by the Accredited Laboratory of the official medical partner of the Sofiamed tournament. The temperature is measured when entering the hall. A unique online health questionnaire for ATP is filled out every morning.
The Arena is divided into different access zones, and in many cases, even people from one team do not have contact with each other due to the different types of duties they perform.
In addition to all anti-epidemic measures and current regulations in Bulgaria, the organization of the Sofia Open 2020 follows a strict 54 pages medical protocol of ATP, containing rules for the tournament that emphasis the protection of general health.
As part of the special anti-epidemic rules and measures of ATP for organizing a Tour even, all events with the tennis stars outside their matches from the tournament have been cancelled. Autograph sessions when leaving the court are prohibited, and no one in the audience can be in contact with a tennis player participating in the tournament. The players themselves and representatives of their staffs are obliged to observe a distance of 2 meters when moving to the court. And the movement of players is limited and according to a pre-announced plan.
“I want to say a big thank you from me and all the other tennis players who are here, to all those working on the front line – to everyone who takes care of the tournament in Sofia, to everyone in Bulgaria and everyone around the world,” said the former world doubles №1 and finalist in this year edition Sofia Open 2020 Jamie Murray.
“I thank everyone who works on the front line. Thank you very much for sacrificing yourself for the sake of our health. I appreciate it a lot. I hope you are healthy “, said top-seeded and current world №12 Denis Shapovalov. | <urn:uuid:a57a8301-5d04-41f9-8174-d5f85d70b46f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sofiaopen.bg/over-a-ton-of-disinfectants-will-be-used-at-the-sofia-open/?lang=en | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.963409 | 807 | 1.515625 | 2 |
8 Tips: Boosting Ad Revenue through Web Design’s Good Practices
Online ad revenue has become the major source of revenue for many websites. Advertising is very profitable for websites that enjoy heavy traffic. Bloggers and various websites like news websites publish ads and generate enough income to provide a boost to their bottom line.
For most of the online businesses ad revenue is important for their success and hence website designers should be able to design and develop websites which can produce revenue. Proper ad optimisation, in terms of ad’s style, position and type, is must for revenue generation. Given below are some practices that can boost ad revenue when properly applied:
Select Ad Position
Ads should be placed in places where high chances exist for visitors to notice and read them. Some of the prominent places are:
- Around the top-left/top-right part of the page under the site logo
- At the bottom of an article with long body
- Below the post title
- In between the post content
The layout of the website should be such that ads look like a part of the design and not look out of place.
Select Proper Size of Advertisement
It has been observed that wide ads are easy to read as compared to narrow ones. In a wide format, readers can comfortably read more text in one go and they don’t have to skip a line and return to the left margin after every few words.
Narrow ads like skyscrapers of size 120×600, can fit into narrow spaces but the supply of available display ads is very limited for this ad size. That is the reason; this may lead to sub-optimal ad performance and not work in your favour.
Even though web designers should always use an ad size that complements their website page, several sizes like 336×280 (Large rectangle), 300×250 (Medium rectangle), 728×90 (Leaderboard) and 160×600 (Wide skyscraper) have been found to be very effective in performance. One should position these ads effectively so that it helps to increase the earnings.
For better performance it is recommended that the colour scheme and style of your website should be such that it is able to blend in the ad. One should prefer ads without background colour and border for better results as compared to ads within borders and with background colour.
Consider the Future Scope of the Website
A web designer should discuss and consider the future plan of the website with the client in the initial stage itself. Most websites start out with few ads and slowly as they gain popularity and audience, the chances of generating more ad revenue increases. If it is taken care of in the design process itself and dedicated slots are provided to incorporate future ads, it can potentially save a designer from redesigning an entire website.
A designer can hold some spots temporarily with some website-specific content until they are needed for ads in future. Along with the client, a designer should also make an effort to analyse the impact of ads on the visitors. An ad should appeal to visitors in terms of its suitability and should be in context of the website.
Select the Type of Advertisement
The type of ad also plays a big role in deciding the kind of ad revenue one can generate. If the ad type is text or banner then there is a high probability that it will show both text and banner ads in accordance with the keywords in the article. That’s why text/banner ads are considered best in the performance as compared to other types of ads and a designer should incorporate text and banner ads in the design to enhance ad revenue.
Optimise the Web Traffic
One of the best ways to increase traffic for your website is to update its content regularly. If the site is rich in content, it will definitely help in getting more traffic. It is recommended that a designer put an AdSense unit on all the content pages of the website to optimise the traffic, thereby increasing the chances of generating more ad revenue.
Use Keywords to Enhance Web Pages
Google AdSense advertising is based on keyword targeting, and therefore, it bases its topics on the content of your website. This implies that websites which have content-rich pages of a popular topic will attract more ads and thereby generate more ad revenue.
It is advised to check the keyword density before one serves ad on a web page. It is easy to find the most effective keyword of a page using free and advanced tools like SEO Density Analyser. A designer should give enough importance to these keywords and use them in building theme-based content for the website. Also, the designer should put an effort to get the keywords into the anchor text of the incoming links.
Since AdSense gets the ads based on the keywords of your website; sometimes Google creates crawl errors for the same purpose. These errors need to be fixed and the quality of the site should be improved for enhancing the performance of ads. Revenue optimisation is the process for the same, that is, it modifies the site and ads to improve the traffic and quality of your website and thus increases the performance.
Apart from the practices mentioned above, the designers can place a custom search engine on the site to help users with the search and this might let them earn from relevant ads on the result page. Designers should also keep themselves updated regarding the trends in ads and designs to get the maximum benefit. Also, one can promote good practices and avoid bad ones like manually modifying AdSense code and clicking on own ads. Employing cloaking, asking others to click on your ads and placing Google ads on prohibited sites should also be avoided.
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As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month and kick off Construction Safety Week in North America, it's critical to start conversations that can destigmatize mental health struggles, raise awareness and connect people with support and resources. Construction work is both physically and mentally demanding. The physical, mental, and emotional health of every worker impacts their ability to be present and focused on their work.
According to the CDC’s Report on Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation, construction has the third-highest rate of suicide at 45.3 per 100,000 workers. Rather than shying away from this growing industry concern, we must first acknowledge there is a problem. While many consider there to still be a stigma around the topic of mental health on the jobsite, one of the best things we can do to improve construction workers’ mental health is to actively integrate it into existing safety programs.
Leaders play a key role in fostering and building a caring culture that addresses worker well-being, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention in construction. To dive deeper, we heard from three safety professionals who are breaking down barriers to address mental health.
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc
With a reputation for tackling the most complex construction challenges, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. combines a focus on innovation with expertise as a hands-on builder to deliver certainty for clients. At McCarthy, mental health has always been a standard topic of conversation for its safety division. However, when the pandemic surfaced, McCarthy began to recognize the ways in which mental health impacts other aspects of life outside of the jobsite.
“We recognized this need right away and our company has since done a tremendous job of pulling together resources,” said Rob Graham, CSP, CIH, vice president - national corporate safety at McCarthy. “We now have a mental health support program available to all employees, salary and craft employees alike.” Beyond implementing a mental health assistance program, McCarthy ensures its mental health resources and training are constantly communicated and reiterated to employees through new hire orientations, webinars, and on the jobsite and in the office.
Recently, McCarthy began to hand out poker chips that feature a 24/7 support line employees can call if they are struggling and need support. “We know the chips are being used, we can track how many calls have been made. Our jobsites are constantly asking us for more poker chips,” says Graham.
When it comes to destigmatizing mental health, McCarthy frequently teams up with its insurance companies and other general contractors to share best practices and boost industry support. With the combined commitment from executive leaders and employees, McCarthy plans to continue exploring new and innovative ways to improve its safety program and raise the bar.
Mono Constructions Pty Ltd
Mono Constructions is an Australian-owned, family-oriented construction company founded in 2002. The company prides itself on developing and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions in the property and construction industry.
Mono’s culture is founded on respect and kindness, and the company makes a continuous effort to regularly communicate safety information to employees through individual formal and informal conversations, team meetings, emails, and newsletters. The company also trains its teams on leadership skills, managing conflict, managing team dynamics, and how to look out for each other.
During COVID, Mono saw great success by staying connected online and extending its mental health assistance program to employees’ family and household members. In the early months of the pandemic, Mono began to focus on the well-being of the entire household, not just those showing up to work at the office or in the field. “Our executive team ultimately made the decision to expand Mono’s mental health program to employees’ household members,” said Frances Khattar, HR/HSE manager at Mono. “At the end of the day it all starts at the top, and our executives were willing to invest the time and resources to show employees that we care about their mental health.”
Mono also instituted other employee wellness initiatives. The “Hour of Power '' is an hour-long event where a health professional, such as a psychologist or nutrition coach, comes to teach Mono employees tactics for nourishing their bodies and minds. A step challenge also encouraged employees to keep physically active and socially connected.
NRP Group is a developer-builder-manager known for innovation in the multifamily segment and for building market rate, affordable, and mixed-income housing that combines high quality with intentional design.
Over the past couple years, NRP Group has made significant progress with regard to its mental health assistance program for employees. “During COVID, we had guys that were scared to come to work because of issues they were having at home,” said Ryan Berkhouse, vice president of construction safety at NRP Group. Whether employees were apprehensive because they had someone who was immunocompromised or because of other personal matters, NRP Group assured employees they were supported. Along with that messaging, Berkhouse and Taylor Brown, the president of NRP Construction, conducted a live webinar to let employees ask questions and try to ease their concerns.
In recent days, COVID has become less worrisome for some employees, but fatigue and burnout remain a top concern. However, NRP Group is committed to providing mental health resources for employees in all 18 offices across the United States.
NRP Group has also been working to reverse the negative perceptions often associated with the construction industry. “Everyone knows the old adage of the crusty construction worker, you can imagine the kind of inappropriate language or tone people think construction workers use,” said Berkhouse. Through introducing a soft skill training into the field, the company strives to promote a respectful and healthy workplace culture. The training, called Elevate U, teaches NRP Group’s up-and-coming managers how to talk to others on the jobsite respectfully and to ask questions instead of giving orders.
The common theme amongst these three different organizations is leadership’s focus to evolve and deliver effective safety programs. It's now more important than ever that safety programs bridge the gap that can sometimes be felt between leadership in the office and individual laborers in the field. Each of these leaders have taken a unique and impactful approach to leverage technology and educational content to elevate programming and ultimately place the experience of the individual in the field front and center. Through initiating open lines of communication, these companies are all effectively working to build a lasting foundation of trust and support.
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If you would like to learn more about how to make your workplace a safe space for talking about and working through mental health, consider watching our safety webinar, How Industry Leaders are Shaping the Future of Safety Through Culture.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please check out the following free resources:
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line (text “HEAL” to 741741)
- OSHA - Construction Industry - Preventing Suicides
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Trakai Castle is the only castle in Eastern Europe that is built on an island. People say that Trakai was built due to the whims of a woman. Birutė, the wife of Duke Kęstutis, did not like living in the Old Trakai, because there was not enough water in the surrounding area, unlike in her native Palanga. Thus, in the middle of the 14th century, Kęstutis started building a new castle on a peninsula surrounded by lakes in order to please his wife.
Trakai Island Castle is a Gothic castle situated in the town of Trakai, on Galvė Lake Castle Island which can be reached through a pedestrian bridge. Built under the initiative of dukes Kęstutis and Vytautas, it was one of the residences of the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The castle is now restored and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lithuania; various events are held in the castle, there are also archaeological and historical exhibits, as well as a hunting museum. A park was built on the island, near the castle.
It is believed that constructions of the castle were initiated by Kęstutis, and finished in the first half of the 15th century by his son Vytautas. Constructions of the palace of Trakai Island Castle lasted for a rather long period of time. Structures, building technique and materials were changed during the construction process. Nevertheless, essentially it is a Gothic, representational defensive structure, the external architecture of which is rather simple, while the facades and the interior are ornate. It was built as a fortress to defend itself against its enemies, and was never taken by its attackers. The most advanced 15th century fortification ideas are reflected in Trakai Castle. The castle's buildings – magnificent architectural ensemble – is a masterpiece of medieval defensive architecture of Lithuania. The architecture of the castle is of Gothic style, however some elements also had traces of the Romanesque style. All of the rooms were vaulted, while the castle's window reveals were decorated with profiled bricks. The second floor of the right wing of the palace had a representative hall with stained-glass windows.
The castle, expanded on the eve of the Battle of Žalgiris, was innovative. The corner fore-work towers were adapted for flanked defence and had 15 cannons. After the Battle of Žalgiris (1410) and after the Teutonic Order was crushed, the castle became the residence of the Grand Duke. During the same period, Trakai was a flourishing city visited by many merchants, honourable guests and foreign envoys who were received in the representative hall of the island palace.
In the 16th century, when the castle lost its military function and residency role, its value declined and the visits of grand dukes became less frequent. Lithuanian Metrics that were stored in the Island Castle were transferred to Vilnius in 1511. The Island Castle became a prison for nobles.
After the destructive invasion of Tsarist Russia in 1655–1661, Trakai city was looted and burned, the Island Castle was badly damaged and no longer restored. The city itself was no longer able to recover and became a provincial town.
19th century ideas of romanticism encouraged interest in Lithuania's past, particularly in Trakai Castle. Artists painted the ruins of the Island Castle and the remaining fragments of wall murals. And the architects and engineers were preparing castle restoration projects.
After World War II, the preservation, restoration and reconstruction works of the castle were continued by Lithuanian restorers. Castle restoration works began in 1953 – the central palace was rebuilt and the restoration works of the fore-work were completed. The restored corner fore-work towers and the western casemates also changed the volumetric spatial composition of the entire castle. The Island Castle – the symbol of Lithuania and Trakai recovered its 15th century image.
In 1962, the Island Castle was transferred to Trakai History Museum. After the restoration of independent Lithuania, honourable guests were once again received and various contract were signed here. Various displays and exhibitions were installed in the castle which also holds concerts, festivals and events. Thousands of visitors visit the castle every year. | <urn:uuid:a857b3c0-f458-4f94-9348-4a5af50277cb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://daytrip.lt/en/objects/trakai-castle/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.987566 | 885 | 2.703125 | 3 |
"God"/"deity") is the COSMIC entity and origin/author of life whose existence is certain and cannot be denied.
The author/origin of life is a surety, but the BELIEF/acknowledgement of His existence has been stygmatized and dramatized like a game/fairy tale anecdote so that He is not taken seriously (badmouthed).
GOD is the origin (or essence of) NATURE, and also life (as if there is a difference).
Hebrews 11:6 says that there are TWO REQUIREMENTS that need to be met in order to know Him properly. The first is...
1) you must believe that HE EXISTS (yes, "deity" is the ORIGIN of everything).
2) you must believe that He is a REWARDER, not a punisher (He is a good God).
Luke 7:21 says that the kingdom of God is WITHIN a person (if you WELCOME it by being peaceful and just).
If you will keep Him in remembrance (a reasonable thing to do), God is not OUTSIDE OF YOU, He is INSIDE of you (your MIND)....
....you cannot "pray TO Him" if He is INTERNAL, only if "GOD" is EXTERNAL TO YOU).....DO NOT make God EXTERNAL to you, keep Hi,m INTERNAL to you......DON"T pray to Him, that's right,...DON'T PRAY.
Socrates taught the youth of ATHENS about proper living. Centuries later, the Apostle Paul spoke to the Athenians about their righteous/peaceful and just lifestyle beliefs.
Paul found NO REASON to mention the name of Jesus at all (because they were RIGHTEOUS already).
"GOD" is not about deeds/efforts/works,...
..."GOD" is about your MIND (and explains to us how to avoid what is INSIDE...."fiery darts").
....(read scripture carefully to see that).
Do you have an ideology of peace and justice?
Be a friend of God and He will be your friend, do not cause injustice.
"Christian" (pagan) teachings have badmouthed/crucified Him with LIES, but do not afraid of Him, they're just LIES.
EVERY human being has the deity's DNA inside of them (DEEP inside).
Some will manage to find it during their time here on earth, but many will have chosen instead to allow the distraction of man's traditional teachings.
1John 2:27 and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie
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Printers are very handy and still in use by most households. Whether it’s flight tickets or the occasional letter, they’re there and ready whenever we need them.
Unless of course if they are used too infrequently and the print heads can become blocked with dried ink.
You may have left your printer for months only to find that when you try and print something, the paper comes out with a patchy print or the black is missing completely
If you have checked the cartridges and they still have ink, then it’s most likely that they need a head clean. Usually, all printers have a head cleaning function built-in, sometimes you need to run this cleaning process 3 or 4 times to get things working. If you’ve run it 5 times and the nozzle check print is still patchy, that’s probably as good as it’s going to get and it may be time for a new printer. | <urn:uuid:eb2dc229-2c71-408b-be77-a78baedd2fbb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.logiccomputerservices.co.uk/printer-head-cleaning/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.960278 | 195 | 1.804688 | 2 |
Uh-oh. But remember, correlation does not imply causation: Fracking Tied To Unusual Rise in Earthquakes in U. S.
A spate of earthquakes across the middle of the U.S. is “almost certainly” man-made, and may be caused by wastewater from oil or gas drilling injected into the ground, U.S. government scientists said in a study.
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey said that for the three decades until 2000, seismic events in the nation’s midsection averaged 21 a year. They jumped to 50 in 2009, 87 in 2010 and 134 in 2011.
Those statistics, included in the abstract of a research paper to be discussed at the Seismological Society of America conference next week in San Diego, will add pressure on an energy industry already confronting more regulation of the process of hydraulic fracturing.
“Our scientists cite a series of examples for which an uptick in seismic activity is observed in areas where the disposal of wastewater through deep-well injection increased significantly,” David Hayes, the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior, said in a blog post yesterday, describing research by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey.
But before everyone panics, there are a few things to consider.
First, the evidence is still very scant. USGS scientists can only point to a coincidence between the location of the increased seismic activity and the proximity of newly-drilled deep injection wells used to dispose of water recovered from the process of hydraulic fracturing. Also, the use of disposal wells is itself tied to government regulations, which now prohibit the use of open air evaporation pits as a disposal mechanism for fracking wastewater. And there is no correlation between hydraulic fracturing wells themselves, and any observed seismic activity. Only wastewater disposal wells are cited in the study. Finally, the full report, which hopefully will be made public after its formal presentation next week, is still not available.
But I have to say that as a resident of Oklahoma who got rattled and rolled by a couple of good sized quakes a few months ago, I am more than a little concerned. The story notes that according to current seismic theories, a rapid increase in tremblors similar to what has been observed in the central US would either be the result of volcanic activity, or the result of a major shock. Neither has been observed by the USGS.
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Jude Binkley staff writer
It’s not uncommon for many children to have a lemonade stand at some point to help make a little extra cash. When students get to high school they may work in retail or wrap burritos at Chipotle on Beverly Drive. But for senior Marco Riesgo, his job is much more than part-time. Riesgo is the founder and CEO of SAFE Tech, a wearable technology company that focuses on safety.
Riesgo got the idea for the company after a crime was committed against a family member. He wanted to find a way to help others from becoming victims of similar crimes.
“We’re producing hardware that is going to ensure interconnectivity and security for people,” Riesgo said. “We’re going to do that through direct contact with police, and automate and optimize the intelligence through pulse and body temperature monitoring. So when someone is in danger, their temperature and heart rate increases. When we detect the rates are getting over the limit, then we detect that it is an emergency and we send the police to that person.”
Starting a company has been so large a task that Riesgo is now in independent studies so he can focus more on the startup. The planning and development of SAFE Tech date back to the beginning of this year.
“I’ve been working now for the past seven months. I work around 15 hours a day when I don’t have school. When I do have school, I work until 2 a.m. every single night,” Riesgo said.
In addition to the time commitment, there are many factors that contribute to making a technology like the watches that SAFE Tech has designed. To get help, Riesgo placed an ad and received 60 applicants. From these, he was able to hire a CTO, technical officers, and a design team to help code the program and refine the hardware through automated computer design.
“My goal with SAFE Tech is to get as many users as we can. I’m trying to get 10 percent of the market share of personal security and location services, which would amount to 15 million users,” Riesgo said. “And if we are able to do that, we’re going to be able to save a lot of lives. Because one out of six women in the United States is sexually harassed in their lifetime, and every 98 seconds a person is a victim of a violent crime. So, if we’re able to even get to 1 percent of the people who suffer through all of this, then it’s going to be very beneficial for society.”
SAFE Tech’s watches are still in pre-production, as they are currently looking for seed funding and are developing the hardware and coding the application and web server. Riesgo plans to launch before the summer of 2019 and has set a goal to reach 7500 users in the first nine months after their launch.
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Kinross Gold Corporation runs the Fort Knox Gold Mine near Fairbanks, Alaska. The mine, located 26 miles North of Fairbanks is one of the best producing gold mines in Alaska. The company is run with four (4) core values. Those values are:
A. Putting People First
B. Outstanding Corporate Citizenship
C. High Performance Culture
D. Rigorous Financial Discipline
Each business and managerial decision is made, in view of these four core values. As we read this, the thought occurs “what are your core values?”
Does your firm have core values? If not, why not? Perhaps these are some core values that you may wish to consider.
A. Put people first. Seems like common sense– do what is best for the person, either the client or the employee. If you do this, you will see handsome dividends, even though it may cost more initially.
B. Outstanding Corporate Citizenship. Do you give back to the community? The food bank? The Homeless shelter? The Secret Santa program? The truth is that it makes no difference what program you give to, as a member of the community, you need to give back. If you live in the community, you need to share what you have been given with the community.
C. High Performance Culture. Establish high standards and hold everyone to them. Notice, we did not say impossible standards– high standards. Using core value A, Putting People First and holding high standards/high performance results in actions and changes that are not often discovered. Everyone likes a high performance culture– the expectations are higher, however, the rewards are also higher.
D. Rigorous Financial Discipline. Make sure that every decision made has a rigorous financial thread through it. If it does not make good financial sense, don’t do it. Ask the hard financial questions all the time– it does make a difference.
Kimross Gold Corporation is a very successful mining company. Your company can be just as successful, perhaps on a different scale, however, the principles are exactly the same. Think about it– if it works for a big company, rest assured that it will work for you as well. | <urn:uuid:9ce8db6d-a0b9-40d6-a010-32fd0b0e8edf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://solomonbruce.com/kinross-core-values/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.955433 | 449 | 1.710938 | 2 |
Reimagining the Car: The Future of Vehicles, Part 1
Part one of a series on the future of vehicles
Over the past decade or so, we’ve seen technology completely overhaul familiar appliances and tools. For example, televisions transformed from showing episodes airing in real-time on a limited number of channels, to supporting multiple streaming services and apps that can produce virtually any show, movie, or even trainer-led workouts on demand. It goes without saying that phones have evolved from a device for talking to powerful pocket computers for work, socializing, activism, and entertainment.
The future of vehicles will see a similar transformation and reimagination. Let’s explore what the future holds.
Interest in electric cars has slowly ticked upward over the past five years. But in the past several months, consumers have started to see the possibilities of this technology beyond simply an alternative to gasoline-fueled cars. Following Tesla’s entry into the market, others have followed suit with luxury vehicles like the Audi e-tron, made for both comfortable and efficient communing as well as performance. Then, Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck caught everyone’s attention in November 2019 with its display of power and performance. The electric truck received more than a quarter of a million pre-sales within a week of its unveiling, with now more than 650,000 pre-sales. This shows that the future is electric.
New operating system
Up until now, a human was the primary “operating system” of a car, responsible for everything from physically driving to navigating with a paper map. Over the years more digital upgrades have started to supplement with technology such as driver assist to keep vehicles in their lanes and navigational guidance that announces turn-by-turn directions. In the future, more, and more of the operations will be controlled by the car itself, which goes beyond autonomous self-driving abilities. “The car of the future—achievable in less than five years—will have the convenience and the user experience of an iPhone, and the capabilities of a datacenter connected to the personal cloud,” predicts Frederic Filloux, former Senior Research Fellow at Stanford University and expert on digital business models and technology. “The vehicle will carry an OS, with an ecosystem of apps to deal with any situation.” As an example, Filloux illustrates in the future of vehicles how a car could arrive at the airport, download a real-time map updated with construction and available parking space information, and once its passengers and luggage are offloaded, the car will park itself.
In the distant past, all computers were the size of buildings, or at least large rooms. Today computing power comes in all sizes, depending on the need. It could be the size of a watch, small Chromebooks, and Macbook Airs for basic functions, more powerful laptops for video editing and production, larger desktop models for design, and connected networks of supercomputers. Users pick and choose their model depending on their needs, perhaps switching between modes depending on if they’re at work or at home. The same applies for vehicles, which can alternate between commuting, hauling, towing, cruising, vacationing or traveling. New vehicles will be designed to be as small or big as the situation needs.
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More Than A Mission - Flipbook - Page 15
Domestic disaster response has seen (incredible)
growth over the past two decades. However,
around the world, millions, particularly vulnerable
populations, are still impacted by the increased
frequency of disasters.
As the number of people in need increases, available
resources are struggling to keep up. The denser
populations become, the higher the risk of hazards.
And as Western Nations look inward, the urgency and
necessity for international need becomes more and
more critical. The need for action couldn’t be greater.
MORE THAN A MISSION
As populations continue to grow, and local resources
around the globe continue to be tapped, more and
more people around the world need our help.
The higher risk of hazards, the greater the cost in
mitigating and responding when disaster strikes.
And as the cost for losses increases, the availability
of resources—especially provided by the federal
government—continues to be tapped.
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Teacher Supplies List for Human Anatomy and Physiology
Updated: Jul 22
It's back-to-school season and you just got thrown into teaching an Anatomy and Physiology course. You know this class should have lots of lab activities and hands-on lessons, but you don't know where to start. Here is a list of supplies and equipment traditionally used for an Anatomy and Physiology course:
Modeling clay or play dough - perfect for modeling organs/tissues or completing a directional term dissection at the start of the year!
Chalk markers - for drawing or creating visuals on desks, they are easily wiped off with a damp paper towel or wet wipe
Sidewalk chalk - great for taking the class outdoors and drawing diagrams in the parking lot (blood flow through the heart is a great one!)
Pipe cleaners - use for modeling DNA or long molecules like actin and myosin during a muscle contraction lesson
Dissection tools and trays - Practice using these by doing an introductory dissection lab with pickles or bananas!
Large oval disposable plates - These are great for specimens that don’t need to be pinned down because they can be thrown away for easy cleanup
Dissection specimens, gloves, and aprons - chicken wings, cow eyes, hearts, kidneys, brains, cats, and fetal pigs are all great specimens for a human anatomy class! If you're new to dissecting, I have some tips for teaching dissections.
Various craft materials for modeling & demos (beads, saran wrap, straws, tape, scissors, glue, rulers, yarn, rubber bands, beads) - Having students think critically about how to accurately model a structure or process with limited materials can be a great learning activity.
Skeleton - A large or small anatomically correct mode is great for identifying bones or the location of body cavities, organs, etc. Or grab inexpensive ones at big box stores during Halloween and identify the structural errors!
Dish soap, brushes, sponges - for lab clean up
Colored expo markers for everyday writing
Colored pencils, markers, sharpies, crayons, and watercolor paints - great for making colored diagrams or Anatomy doodle notes
Page protectors - use for important diagrams or protecting handouts at lab stations
Microscopes/slide sets - If you don't have the budget for this, check out virtual slide sets at histologyguide.com
Real medical tools - stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs
Index cards - These are perfect for independent studying or you can use them for learning Greek and Latin roots to build scientific literacy.
Whiteboards and markers for informal assessment in class- For a budget-friendly option, try laminate floor tiles!
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Tech4Ed: how to use technology for global campaigns
How do you harness the power of business to make a big noise about global education?
That was the theme of a fantastic event when business, NGO and technology leaders gathered at Facebook headquarters in London.
The gathering – the first of the 2014 Tech4Ed series – was hosted by the Global Business Coalition for Education and discussed campaign strategies which use technology to advance the cause of education around the world.
Several A World at School partners that are supported by GBC-Education were featured at the event.
The event – full title Tech4Ed: London – Harnessing the Digital Power of Business for Education Campaigns – heard from experienced campaigners from 38 Degrees, ONE and Change.org. They shared a wealth of knowledge of how to create digital communities and use personal stories to make a big impact.
Among those featured was Chime For Change and its video for #chimehack – Discovering Tech-driven Solutions to Support Girls and Women Around the World. Watch the video here:
Tech4Ed also saw the video trailer for the amazing film Girl Rising, which you can watch here:
Also shown was the video HP at the Global Citizen Festival, which you can see here:
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By Jack Kelley gracethrufaith.com
Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood. But if you do warn the wicked man to turn from his ways and he does not do so, he will die for his sin, but you will have saved yourself. (Ezekiel 33:7-9)
Ezekiel 33:7-9 tells of the Lord appointing Ezekiel to be a watchman over Israel, which at the time consisted only of the Southern Kingdom. (This confirmed His earlier statement to that effect in Ezekiel 3:17). God had also said the prophets He sent to the Northern Kingdom earlier were also His watchmen (Hosea 9:8). Like Ezekiel, these watchmen were also prophets God had appointed to speak to Israel on His behalf.
These are the only two places where God speaks of appointing a watchman to warn the people of the consequences of their sinfulness, and both are in the Old Testament and were intended for Israel. And only Ezekiel was held personally accountable for conveying the warning.
There is only one mention of a watchman in the New Testament (John 10:3) and then only in a few English translations. The KJV calls him a porter. Most translations use gate-keeper or door-keeper. His job was to open the gate of the community sheep pen so the shepherds could retrieve their sheep. He was not a lookout, or “watchman on the wall.”
A porter is also mentioned in Mark 13:34. Here the Lord was telling believers who will be on Earth at the time of the Second Coming to be on guard and be alert, like a porter who stands at the door and awaits His master’s return. The door keeper/porter was not commanded to warn the people of impending events in either of these cases.
In summary, I believe Ezekiel 33:7-9 was intended specifically for Ezekiel as God’s prophet to Israel. It was not meant to have general application in the Church today.
But that doesn’t mean God has left the Church in the dark where His plan is concerned. In fact Paul specifically said that we should not be in the dark concerning the things to come (1 Thess. 5:4). You see, the church has something the people of Ezekiel’s day didn’t have. We have the completed Word of God and it contains everything we need in order to know where we are on God’s timeline.
Therefore, although I periodically draw comparisons between current events and Bible prophecy, I don’t see myself or anyone else alive today as a God-appointed “watchman on the wall.” As a church we don’t need specially appointed prophets/watchmen to warn us of what’s coming. Each of us is supposed to become our own watchman by studying His word. In this way we come out of the darkness (spiritual ignorance) and into the light (spiritual awareness). We will not be taken by surprise but will see the signs of the coming Day of the Lord for what they are and will encourage one another because we are not appointed to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thes. 5:8-11).
If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Another …
With that in mind, let’s look at some of the things the Bible tells us about the times in which we live.
Jesus used the symbolism of a woman in labor in reference to the Second Coming. Birth pangs begin well ahead of time to alert the woman of the nearness of her child’s birth. Jesus said in the same way wars, famine, earthquakes, and pestilence alert us to the nearness of His coming (Matt. 24: 4-8, Luke 21:11). In both cases, the increasing frequency and intensity of the occurrences signal movement toward the culmination of the event. After years of denial, most people agree the signs Jesus identified are in evidence all around us and are rapidly increasing in both frequency and intensity.
Of particular importance is the Lord’s mention of a growing hatred of the Jewish people as the end approaches that will result in them being hated by all nations (Matt. 24:9). Who can deny that we’re seeing a dramatic rise in antisemitism as a general trend in the world, as well as the abandonment of pro Israel positions by nations who have traditionally been Israel’s friends.
Paul added other signs that would indicate the end was approaching.
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (1 Timothy 4:1)
As I look at the current state of what passes for Christianity today, I’m convinced that Paul was really using his letters to Timothy to warn us, not just him.
To me, much of the “emerging church” movement has abandoned the fundamentals of our faith in an effort to attract everyone while offending no one, turning Sunday services into up-tempo variety shows and mistaking attendance figures and bank balances for evangelistic success. Lately there’s even been a blending of Christianity and Islam into “Chrislam” in another attempt to appeal to everyone while offending no one.
But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God – having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. (2 Timothy 3:1-5)
People regularly comment to me about the mean spirited nature of some who frequent Christian forums. They ask if these people are really believers. The name calling, personal insults, and pronouncements of judgment against those with differing opinions would make a reasonable person wonder. I tell them the less confident people are in their beliefs the more abusive they can become in defending them. If you have limited knowledge you’re forced to resort to personal attacks in response to questions.
It’s said that many thousands of new believers are born-again every day, mostly in China, India, and Africa. Are these third world converts responding to the construction of huge campuses in their towns, and the arrival of professional musicians and cast members to entertain them? No. They meet secretly in homes, barns, caves, and forests, often without professional leadership of any kind, and respond to signs and wonders as the Holy Spirit moves powerfully among them. Where are the miracles in the emerging church? Or are they just practicing a form of godliness while denying its power?
For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
One of the great myths in the church today is the “inclusivism” taught in some liberal denominations. It claims there are many roads to eternal life and as long as people are sincere in their beliefs, no matter who they worship as God, they’ll find their way to salvation.
But Jesus said, Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it”. (Matt 7:13-14)I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. (John 10:9) I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.(John 14:6) Sounds pretty exclusive to me.
Another is the elevation of dreams, visions and prophetic messages above the written word as the preferred source of information concerning God’s plans. It is true that Peter spoke of dreams, visions, and prophetic messages as signs that the last days are upon us (Acts 2:17-18). But these were meant to support the written word, not replace it.
Because of this misuse use of Spiritual gifts, a growing number of Christians believe the time of God’s wrath will actually be a time of glory for believers who are spiritually prepared, a time for the “Manifestation of the Sons of God.” They don’t believe Jesus is coming to take His Church to heaven. Instead they believe the Church will create heaven here and when it’s ready we’ll summon the Lord to come and lead us. By relying primarily on these dreams and visions they’ve re-written God’s plan for the end of the age, making it into a human centered elevation of man to godhood. But God said His word is the lamp for our feet and the light for our path (Psalm 119:105) not our dreams and visions. Paul’s admonition to “search the Scriptures daily to see if these things be true” (Acts 17:11) seems to have been forgotten where these dreams, visions and prophecies are concerned.
These examples of false teaching in the Church were predicted by Paul as part of the apostasy that would precede the Day of the Lord (2 Thes. 2:3).
… Or Another
In past articles I’ve pointed out the similarities between Islamic prophecies of al Mahdi and Biblical prophecies of the anti-Christ. For example, both show a leader coming on the scene during a time of great turmoil on Earth. Both depict him as man who will initially appear to be a peacemaker who will have a seven year reign, head up a one world religion and one world government, and claim supernatural origins. Both prophecies culminate in a battle between good and evil that brings about Earth’s final judgment. It’s as if they’re pointing to the same person. The difference is that in Islam he’s a good guy, while the Bible calls him evil.
Take this charismatic (in the secular sense) political and religious leader with his supernatural power, add the widely held but incorrect belief that God and Allah are the same, and that Islam is a religion of peace, and then subtract the spirit of discernment that will disappear with the Church and you can see how this Islamic leader could unite a frightened world on the brink of disaster.
All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world. (Rev. 13:8)
The Mahdi / anti-Christ’s arrival will be a time of great excitement, with people everywhere believing that the savior of the world has come to bring the peace they’ve longed for. They’ll all marvel at the power and presence of their pseudo savior. For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. (Romans 1:21)
While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. (1 Thes. 5:3)
But alas, all too soon they’ll realize he’s an imposter and they’re stuck in the deadliest period of time in history, a time that half of them won’t survive.
But Wait, There’s More
So far, we’ve looked at signs that have an indeterminate rate of acceleration from which we can only make general observations. Does the Bible give us anything more specific to watch for?
The first clear sign Jesus gave the disciples when they asked about the end times was the Abomination of Desolation standing in the Holy Place (Matt. 24:15). Within a few years of His death and resurrection the Temple was destroyed. Shortly after that the nation ceased to exist altogether. In order to have an abomination of desolation you have to have a Temple, and in order to have a Temple you have to have a nation of covenant keeping Jewish people in Israel. These conditions have not been met since 70AD.
Therefore the rebirth of the nation was the first major sign that the time of the end was upon us. But Israel is not yet a nation of covenant keeping people, and won’t be until after the Battle of Ezekiel 38 (Ezekiel 39:22). Out of that battle a seven year covenant will emerge, which will start the clock on Daniel’s missing 70th Week (Daniel 9:24-27). At that time they will build a temple. In the middle of the 70th week the Abomination of Desolation will occur and the Great Tribulation will begin (Daniel 9:27, Matt. 24:15). 1260 days later it will end and shortly after that, on a day and at an hour no one could have known in advance (Matt. 24:36, Matt. 24:42,44, Matt. 24:50, Matt. 25:13) the Lord will return to establish His Kingdom. In Matt. 24:34 Jesus hinted that all these things will happen within the lifetimes of people being born when the first sign, the rebirth of Israel, appears.
In Psalm 90:10, Moses wrote about man’s lifespan, saying it would level out at 70-80 years on average. Current UN statistics show that average lifespans in much of the world fall within that range today. Counting forward from the birth of Israel in 1948 gives us a window of opportunity from 2018-2028.
The Rapture Of The Church
In Acts 15:13-18 James said Israel was being set aside while the Lord went among the Gentiles to take out of them a people for Himself. After that He would rebuild David’s fallen Tabernacle, a reference to the Temple. The Greek phrase translated “to take out of” literally means “to carry away from the time and place.” The Church will be carried away from the time (the 70th Week) and place (planet Earth) of the Temple’s rebuilding before it takes place.
Paul, who heard James say this at the Council of Jerusalem, confirmed it in his letter to the Romans. He said Israel has been hardened in part (against God) until the full number of Gentiles has come in. After that all Israel will be saved (Romans 11:25-26). The Greek phrase translated “full number” indicates a specified or predetermined number. To “come in” means to arrive at one’s scheduled destination” as when a ship or train “comes in.” Paul was saying the Church has a predetermined number and when that number is reached we will come in to our scheduled destination. Jesus said our scheduled destination is His Father’s house (John 14:2-3). After that He will turn to Israel again. The Temple will be built and the remaining seven years of Daniel’s 70 weeks prophecy, known as the time of God’s Wrath will be fulfilled. During this time Israel will be purified in preparation for the Kingdom Age.
These two statements confirm that the rapture of the Church will take place before the restoration of Israel’s covenant with God, which will take place 7 years before the Lord’s return to establish His Kingdom on Earth.
It Doesn’t Take A Watchman
In closing, I advise everyone to stop watching the network news and instead scroll through the daily headline summaries that many websites (including this one) offer, to gain a more complete understanding of the state of our world. Then, as you become more familiar with these and other similar passages of Scripture you can gain a perspective on current events that those who are not knowledgeable simply cannot acquire. You’ll discover you can literally have your Bible in one hand and a cross section of world news in the other and see how it’s all unfolding.
During His first coming Jesus accused the religious leaders of the day of being better at predicting the weather than they were at recognizing the signs of his coming (Matt. 16:2-3) even though those signs were clearly identified in their Scriptures. As you can see the same can be said about most of our leaders today. But because we have the completed Word of God we don’t have to depend on anyone else to tell us where we are on God’s time table. You can almost hear the footsteps of the Messiah. | <urn:uuid:f8659cf0-bd42-42c7-8174-0b114af4c99b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://prophecytracker.org/sunday-post-the-watchman/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571284.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811103305-20220811133305-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.963291 | 3,604 | 1.742188 | 2 |
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Simpson, a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice. Among Mr. Simpson’s many accomplishments, he authored a friend-of-the-court brief in the landmark case Citizens United v. FEC, served as lead counsel in SpeechNow.org v. FEC, helped overturn aspects of Colorado’s campaign finance laws that restricted people’s ability to fund political speech, and helped overturn New York’s ban on direct shipping of wine. Simpson has contributed articles to Legal Times, The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and The Washington Times, among other outlets. He is also the author of “Citizens United and the Battle for Free Speech in America,” which was published in the Spring 2010 edition of The Objective Standard. —Ari Armstrong
Ari Armstrong: Following the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision of 2010, the left has continued to evade the fact that corporations—including newspapers, nonprofits, and businesses large and small—are composed of individuals with inalienable rights. This enables the left to systematically ignore the violations of individual rights inherent in the censorship of corporations’ political speech. How does the left get away with this? And what motivates them?
Steve Simpson: I think the answer ultimately comes down to what Objectivists would call the anti-conceptual mentality, which results in two key errors in this context. First is the failure to distinguish between economic “power” and political power, or efforts to convince and efforts to compel.
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New opportunities and perspective given by Art. 9 Law 53/2000
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|Tomás Pereira, S.J. 1646-1708 : life, work and world|
|Tomás Pereira, S.J. 1646-1708 : life, work and world / edited by Luís Filipe Barreto.|
Published: Lisboa: Centro Científico e Cultural de Macau : Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia.
Proceedings from an international symposium held in Lisbon, October 13-15, 2008.
Primarily in English with occasional excerpts from documents in Latin, Portuguese, Italian, or French.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 408-432).
Local access only.
Education and culture in Portugal in the 16th and 17th centuries and the humanistic training of the Jesuit Tomás Pereira / João Francisco Marques -- Tomás Pereira : family and training in Portugal / Ana Cristina da Costa Gomes -- Jesuit Orientalism : correspondence between Tomás Pereira and Fernão de Queiros / Ines G. Županov -- Engineering in the missions and missions as engineering : Claudio Filippo Grimaldi until his return to Beijing (1694) / Ugo Baldini -- From Lisbon to Beijing / Isabel Murta Pina -- Between "centers" and "peripheries" : the definition of Tomás Pereira's field of politico-religious action : an analysis of correspondence sent from Beijing to Europe / Pedro Lage Reis Correia -- Practical music and the practice of music before the arrival of Tomás Pereira, S.J. in Beijing / Elisabetta Corsi -- Tomás Pereira S.J. and the Sino-Russian Treaty of Nerchinsk / James K. Chin -- Fiction or Reality? : a voyage round the world by Dr. John Francis Gemelli Careri / Elisabetta Colla -- F. Verbiest, G. Magalhães, T. Pereyra and the others : the Jesuit Xitang College in Peking (1670-1688) as an extra-ordinary professional milieu / Noël Golvers -- Tomás Pereira and the Italian Jesuits in China / Mariagrazia Russo -- The first political borders of the Eurasian continent at the northern "entrances" to the Son of Heaven? / Daniela Dumbravă -- Tomás Pereira, French Jesuits, and the Kangxi Emperor / Ronnie Po-chia Hsia -- Geographical intelligence on the Tartar Lands in Pereyra's time : the Peking-Moscow-Amsterdam connection / Willy F. Vande Walle.
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Visual aids can be a very useful part of a business presentation – but not if you just stick to boring PowerPoint slides.
There are only three reasons for using visual aids: 1) to make a point crystal clear to your audience 2) to make your point memorable 3) to make an impact so that your audience remembers YOU.
Dorothea Stuart from Toastmasters International reviews the creative opportunities visual aids give you as a presenter and how they add value:
You are a visual aid!
Remember you are one of your visual aids! Your overall style of delivery, including your clothes, has visual impact. If you’re talking about your organisation going through culture change how will you behave and dress? Is your image in conflict with the new, vibrant, fast-paced culture you are describing? For maximum impact your visual appearance needs to be in synch with your message.
Visual aids for emotional connection
We remember best when we are emotionally connected to the subject. Even in informative business presentations we need emotional engagement. For example, start with: “We’re here to discuss a subject of vital importance to you.”
The creative use of props can evoke a strong emotional response. Imagine you’re fundraising for a charity for premature babies. What’s likely to happen when, after some well-chosen words, you pause and hold up a tiny suit of baby clothes?
Visual aids create iconic moments
At an event with many presentations the audience can’t remember everything. Carefully picked, impactful visual aids will make you and your presentation stand out.
There are famous examples of iconic aids: Steve Job with the MacBook Air in an envelope, Bill Gates talking about malaria, releasing mosquitos into the audience. I recall a formally dressed Scandinavian colleague suddenly putting on Smurf-blue Viking hat with horns. Once seen, never forgotten!
Pictures and graphics pack a punch
Pictures can make a point powerfully. If you’re talking about in-store merchandising, showing your sales force photographs of the good, bad and ugly will be more efficient and effective than elaborate verbal descriptions.
Graphics can be distracting if they are too complex. For example, if you are describing a year of sales growth do you need the horizontal and vertical marks for every 100k? A dramatic upward sweeping arrow might be more powerful.
Some members of your audience may need the detail – therefore follow-up with hand-outs if necessary.
Show senior executives the product
In large organisations it is easy to get distanced from reality. I recall a meeting with a board of directors who resisted increasing a development budget. It was only when they tried using the prototype product during the presentation that they fully appreciated the problem which the focus groups had highlighted.
Stories and metaphors – the invisible visuals!
A well told story or metaphor will create the visuals in your audience’s heads. Your story should paint a scene that people can relate to but be broadly described. That way they can fill in detail themselves.
For example, if you’re talking about stress reduction you might contrast a relaxing Saturday on the beach with a work day. Rather than saying “imagine walking on the golden sand” say “imagine walking by the sea.” Some people like sandy beaches some like gravel beaches with rock pools. They can decide which it is. It’ll make the story meaningful and memorable for each listener.
Low tech or high tech?
Let’s not forget the humble flipchart – so long as everyone in the room can read it. They can be prepared in advance or used during a meeting. Just make sure your handwriting is legible.
What about PowerPoint etc.? Visual aid software has many benefits. If you are clear on your message the software helps you support your key points with words, pictures and other graphics. Just remember to keep it in its place. It’s the support act not the presentation.
By using visual aids appropriately they can enhance a presentation and make it memorable – for all the right reasons. But don’t fall into the trap of cluttering a presentation with unnecessary visuals – that could do more harm than good. | <urn:uuid:033c5fab-d41f-479e-9d94-cf16c60f1543> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.here4business.co.uk/toastmasters-international-advice-on-using-visual-aids-for-business-presentation/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.906477 | 865 | 1.976563 | 2 |
On September 18, Russia’s Federal Securities Commission (FSC) released the latest draft of its Corporate Governance Code, a much-awaited document likely to be instrumental in improving the country’s investment climate. The new code is to be based on a set of international best practices. Although this document is not designed to be legally binding, there will be strong incentives for publicly traded companies to follow its provisions. The seventy-page, ten-chapter draft code describes in detail principles of corporate conduct, sets rules for shareholders’ general meetings and defines the functions of a company board and executive bodies, as well as the procedures for their election or appointment. It also covers corporate information disclosure, payment of dividends and settlement of corporate conflicts. In the future, the code will be modified as new standards of best practice are introduced.
The FSC suggests that the code should be applicable to joint stock companies with more than 1,000 shareholders, that is, essentially all publicly traded corporations. Smaller companies that cannot afford to implement all of the best practices will be encouraged to follow as many of the code’s provisions as possible. The FSC is planning to monitor violations of the code and to publicize them. In addition, each publicly held corporation will be expected to publish on a regular basis (for example, in annual reports) a list of the code’s requirements that it has not met, with explanations of the reasons for not complying with those rules. The FSC is thus confident that there will be strong incentives for publicly traded companies to follow the guidelines of the code.
Legislation that currently regulates corporate governance includes the Law on Joint Stock Companies and the Law on Securities Markets. During the autumn session of the Duma, the FSC will continue to push for the adoption of amendments to the Criminal Code that would allow criminal charges to be brought for violation of information disclosure rules affecting shareholder value (Renaissance Capital, September 19). According to FSC head Igor Kostikov, the main focus of the commission at present is to make sure that companies provide complete and reliable information about themselves to the public. The Corporate Governance Code was drafted with the help of the international law firm Coudert Brothers. The code will be up for public discussion for the next two months and is to be submitted for the government’s approval by the end of November (United Financial Group, September 19).
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Effect of Soil Compaction on the Growth and Nutrient Uptake of Zea Mays L.
- Obafemi Olutola Olubanjo
- Mouiz Aremou Yessoufou
Agricultural mechanization and open livestock grazing contribute to soil compaction and consequently on crop productivity. This study used a greenhouse experiment to identify the effects of soil compaction on the growth, productivity and nutrient uptake of maize plant seedlings grown at three bulk density (1.17, 1.37, and 1.45 g cm-3) and three water contents (0.12, 0.18, and 0.30 g/g soil). Shoot elongation and leaf area decreased significantly by 27.1 and 67.8% respectively at high compaction (P<0.05). Fresh and dry root mass also decreased significantly at high compaction by 39.1 and 37.8% respectively. Increase in soil compaction also reduced the grain yield by 18.8%. The adverse soil conditions created by increasing soil compaction accounted for the reduction in nutrient uptake. Increase in penetration resistance of the soil reduced the plants ability to absorb nitrogen (13.5%), potassium (51.4%), magnesium (50.4%) and sodium (51.5%) whereas the concentration of calcium and phosphorous were higher when soil resistance varied between 3 and 4 MPa. The relationship between root production, shoot elongation, root biomass and soil strength shows that increase in soil strength/compaction was detrimental to maize production. High soil compaction negatively influenced plant ability to absorb minerals from the soil thus decreased the yield performance.
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Epoxy flooring is an incredibly durable and beautiful way to protect your home. It’s made of two parts: a resin and a hardener.
When the two are mixed together, they bond with each other to form a solid surface that can be painted or stained in any color of your choosing.
Epoxy flooring is popular in commercial spaces because it withstands heavy wear from people walking on it every day but is also used in homes as well because it creates a floor that looks just like tile but costs less money than installing real tiles would cost.
What are the disadvantages of epoxy flooring?
Epoxy flooring is not without its disadvantages. Though it can be very durable, epoxy floors are quite expensive to install and maintain. Some people find that the curing process takes too long as well—up to two weeks!
Epoxy floors are also difficult to install by yourself, so if you’re going DIY-style you’ll need some help. And while cleaning them isn’t too much of a chore, you’ll need to do it regularly (more on this below).
If your home has a lot of traffic or moisture—or both—you should probably think twice about installing an epoxy flooring system in these areas since they may get damaged over time due to their slippery nature.
Are epoxy floors worth it?
Epoxy floors are durable and long-lasting. They’re a good choice for high-traffic areas, as they can withstand heavy wear without losing their shine or gloss.
Epoxy also stands up well to moisture and humidity, so it’s perfect for kitchens and bathrooms (and anywhere else with lots of water).
If you’re considering switching out your old ceramic tile or vinyl flooring with new epoxy flooring, here are some things to keep in mind:
- When choosing an epoxy product, look at the number of coats—the more coats there are, the better protection against scratching will be provided by the finish.
- Make sure that any existing cracks have been filled before applying any coating over them. Otherwise, you’ll risk having these areas peel off when you apply new layers on top of them later on down the road!
Is epoxy flooring permanent?
Epoxy flooring is a long-lasting and durable option for any room in your house. Epoxy floors are ideal for areas with high traffic, like kitchens and entryways, because they can withstand scratches and scuffs.
Epoxy is resistant to water, stains, and scratches, so you can take it outside to the backyard or patio without worrying about getting it dirty or damaged by weather conditions.
If you do manage to scratch your epoxy flooring (or if someone else does), repairing an epoxy floor is easy—just apply more of the same material over the scratch!
You’ll have no problem adding a layer of paint on top of an existing finish when you’re ready to give a new look to your kitchen or bathroom design.
Does epoxy last longer than concrete?
You may think that concrete is more durable than epoxy, but you’d be wrong. Concrete can crack, but epoxy won’t. In fact, it can take years for cracks to form on an epoxy floor.
Epoxy is also more resistant to water damage than concrete; it’s often used in wet environments like hospitals and kitchens where there are lots of spills and splashes.
Do epoxy floors scratch easily?
Epoxy floors can scratch easily. Scratches are common on epoxy floors, and they can be repaired by sanding and repainting them.
Scratches are not permanent; if you don’t like the way your floor looks after a scratch, you can simply repair it by sanding and repainting it.
Scratches usually occur when heavy furniture is moved across the floor without using felt pads to protect against scratches.
You can prevent these scratches by placing felt pads beneath pieces of furniture that might otherwise scratch your flooring (such as heavy dining room chairs).
Should I epoxy my living room floor?
If you’re looking to epoxy your living room floor, you’re in luck. Epoxy is ideal for living rooms because it’s so easy to clean and maintain.
The only drawback is that if you have pets or children, they may scratch the surface of the coating with their claws or nails.
If this is a concern of yours, we recommend having a durable layer of padding underneath your epoxy coating so that it doesn’t get damaged by small accidents or household pets.
If you’re thinking about doing an epoxy flooring project in another room (such as a kitchen), then we recommend against doing so unless absolutely necessary!
Not only are there many other materials out there that will last longer than epoxy (like ceramic tile), but it will also be very difficult to clean these high-traffic areas once they’re coated with this type of material because any spills become nearly impossible to remove without damaging whatever else has been painted over top them – which makes cleanup even more challenging since now we’re talking about removing multiple layers instead one single layer at a time.”
Will epoxy floors crack?
While epoxy flooring is one of the toughest flooring options, it can still crack if not installed properly or if exposed to extreme heat or cold.
Epoxy floors can also crack if they are exposed to water or moisture. This is especially common in bathrooms and kitchens because of their constant exposure to water from showers and sinks.
How do you maintain an epoxy floor?
- Cleaning your floor with a vacuum is best for general cleaning, but it can leave behind a scratch-like appearance.
- Cleaning your floor with a soft mop is best for general cleaning, but it can leave behind a scratch-like appearance.
- Cleaning your floor with a hard mop is best for general cleaning, but it can leave behind a scratch-like appearance.
- Cleaning your floor with a damp cloth will clean the epoxy without leaving behind any marks or scratches. A dry cloth works just as well as long as you don’t use one that’s too abrasive on the surface of your epoxy coating.
- Cleaning your floor with an oil-based cleanser will remove dirt and grime from any surface that has been exposed to spills or accidents over time (such as those caused by pets). Use caution when applying this type of cleaner to make sure not to damage anything else in the room! Water-based cleaners work just fine if needed instead – follow these steps carefully so nothing gets damaged accidentally by mistake!
The durability of epoxy floor coating depends on the type of application, but it will last for years with proper maintenance.
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Crypto currency is a collective term for any project that uses coins or tokens and uses cryptography for security reasons. Crypto-currency, also called crypto-money, is a digital means of payment based on cryptographic tools such as blockchains and digital signatures. As a payment system, they should be independent, distributed and secure. They are not currencies in the true sense. In 2009 Bitcoin was the first crypto-currency to be publicly traded. In 2018, over 4,500 crypto-currencies were in use.
Through cryptographically secured protocols and decentralized data storage, crypto-currencies enable digital payment transactions without central authorities such as banks. The possession of a cryptological key represents the ownership of cryptologically signed credit balances in a joint accounting system in the form of a separate storage form (block chain). As a rule, a predetermined number of currency units is collectively generated by the entire system, whereby the rate is predetermined and published or limited by the cryptographic mode of generation.
Thus, an essential difference between most crypto-currencies and everyday money is that a single party alone is not able to accelerate, impair or in any way substantially misuse the production of currency units. Crypto-currencies do not require a central bank and are therefore not subject to any authority or other organization. Due to their decentralised structure, crypto-currencies, unlike central bank money, do not generally have a single point of failure that could endanger or even manipulate the currency. However, this has to be put into perspective in that some crypto-currencies are produced quasi-centrally by owner-managed, private-sector companies, such as Ripple. | <urn:uuid:6ef8b7ab-19ea-4c91-9a9a-d7711413c4eb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cvj.ch/en/glossary/cryptocurrencies/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.9494 | 329 | 3.34375 | 3 |
MET Office forecasters expect temperatures to remain high across Nottinghamshire for another few weeks. While Sunday, July 10, is expected to see highs of 28C at around 5pm, Monday, July 11, is expected to be even hotter with people being warned to brace for 30C heat.
Temperatures are expected to peak in the later afternoon on Monday with temperatures building slowly throughout the day. The MET Office is forecasting temperatures across the region to remain warm for the next week.
BBC weather is reporting temperatures could rocket up to 31C on Monday, dipping slightly to 23C on Wednesday, July 13 before rising again to a predicted 28C on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17.
The BBC is also reporting the temperatures will remain in the 20s until the end of next week. Temperatures are expected to dip to around 22C on Tuesday, July 19.
It looks like we're going to be in for a coupe of warm weeks yet but MET Office's long range forecast has a mire mixed picture. It says sunny spells are expected until July 23, with some rain possible in the north of the country. It's longer term outlook heading into early August states settled conditions are likely to extend more widely across the UK. However, periods of cloud and rain remain likely in the northwest. | <urn:uuid:a2fa0525-f1e8-4009-b63b-da3f6cc1d073> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/heatwave-end-nottingham-met-office-7314077 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.981317 | 270 | 1.695313 | 2 |
There are many different types of buckeye nuts, and they last for different amounts of time. The cashew nut lasts from 2-6 months, the Brazil nut can last up to nine years, and the hazelnut is good for just a few days.
Buckeye nuts are a type of nut that is harvested from the Ohio buckeye tree. They can last for up to six months if stored properly.
Buckeye seeds from Ohio should not be allowed to dry out. If not allowed to dry out, they may be kept in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to a year.
What’s more, how can you keep Buckeye nuts fresh?
Spread the buckeyes in a single layer in a box or on a tray to dry. Allow a few days for the buckeyes to dry. Warm the buckeyes on a baking sheet in a 200-degree-Fahrenheit oven for a couple of hours if you wish. If desired, spray the buckeyes with a clear acrylic spray once they have dried.
Also, is it true that eating a Buckeye will kill you? 1. Buckeyes are toxic to humans. You will die from the nuts and leaves of the Ohio Buckeye tree, Aesculus glabra. You’ve shattered your incisors in two when biting into the buckeye, yet the buckeye is still intact.
What can you do with a buckeye nut, for example?
Medicinal Applications Buckeyes were historically utilized by Native Americans for both sustenance and medicine. The nuts were crushed and kneaded into a salve for rashes and wounds by these tribes. Some people now feel that buckeyes may help with rheumatism and arthritis. Prescription opioids were first developed only to alleviate pain.
How long do Buckeyes take to dry?
Here’s how you go about it: Dry your buckeye nuts for a few days in the sun. If you want to save time, dry them in the oven for two hours at 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93.3 degrees Celsius) [source: Buckeyetree].
Answers to Related Questions
What’s the point of carrying a buckeye in your pocket?
It is said that carrying a buckeye in your pocket will bring you good fortune. The buckeye, like a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or a four-leaf clover, draws good luck. The buckeye is smooth and spherical when you first put it in your pocket in the autumn, immediately after the nut-like seed has developed.
Is it possible to plant a Buckeye and have it develop into a tree?
Buckeye and many other tree species’ seeds do not germinate until they have been exposed to cold, damp conditions for 3 to 4 months. Buckeye seeds may be planted immediately outdoors in the autumn or stratified inside and planted in the spring. Seeds should be planted 1 to 2 inches deep.
How long does it take a buckeye tree to grow?
The Development of Seedlings
Buckeye seeds germinate in 21 days on average after planting, with a transplanted survival rate of around 90%. Check to determine whether the seedlings are getting rootbound after they have several sets of genuine leaves.
What is the best way to drill a hole in a Buckeye?
Using a power drill, drill holes through the buckeyes. Place a little drill bit in the middle of the sides of the nuts, just big enough for jewelry string or wire to pass through. Slowly and carefully force the drill through the buckeye.
What’s the best way to choose a Buckeye?
Buckeye seeds mature in September and continue to fall from the trees until early October. Collect your seeds as soon as they fall to the ground and extract them from the husk. Take special precautions to prevent them from drying out. Pulling seed pods from the tree before the Buckeyes have matured is not recommended.
Are chestnuts and Buckeyes the same thing?
Buckeyes and chestnuts are not the same thing, despite their similar appearance. Buckeyes and American chestnuts are indigenous to the United States; however, other chestnuts, such as the horse chestnut, are imported. With their size, huge leaves, clusters of white or yellow blooms, and unusual fruit, all three trees are remarkable.
What is the best way to start a buckeye tree from seed?
- When the greenish fruit cracks apart to expose the glossy, light brown seeds in mid-autumn, gather buckeye seeds.
- Remove the peel off the fruit and throw it away.
- Mix 1 part sand with 3 parts garden soil in 10-inch nursery pots.
- In each container, sow one buckeye seed.
What is the best way to dry horse chestnuts for crafts?
If you don’t have access to a food dehydrator, preheat your oven to the lowest temperature possible and dry chestnuts on a baking sheet for 5+ hours. The longer you can leave them in the oven, the faster they’ll dry up in the end. Remove the chestnuts from the oven and allow them air dry for another 3-7 days.
Buckeyes are eaten by deer.
– Buckeyes should not be consumed. Buckeyes are bitter and toxic unless they’re made of chocolate and filled with peanut butter fudge.
Is it safe to touch Buckeyes?
If swallowed, any part of the plant is toxic, although just touching it is not hazardous. Farmers have been known to remove buckeye trees from cow grazing pastures in order to prevent the animals from consuming any of the tree’s parts. Paralysis, vomiting, diarrhea, and stupor are all possible side effects.
Buckeye nuts are consumed by squirrels.
Squirrels don’t seem to read any of the warnings that the buckeye nut is poisonous. Squirrels are thought to be the only animals that can consume buckeyes without harming themselves. Because of substances that induce muscular weakness, paralysis, digestive upset, and vomiting, the tree’s leaves, bark, and nuts are all hazardous.
Is it true that Buckeye nuts are harmful to dogs?
Glycosides, including a saponin termed aesculin and a narcotic alkaloid, are the most dangerous chemicals in the buckeye. Toxins may be found in the leaves, nuts, bark, and shoots of the tree. They are harmful to dogs and may cause vomiting and diarrhea in the intestines.
Is it possible to consume acorns?
Acorns are typically considered safe to consume.
When acorns are processed for eating — usually by soaking or boiling — the majority of the tannins leak off. Although no research on the toxicity of raw acorns in humans have been conducted, these nuts are seldom consumed uncooked (1, 4 ).
Is it possible for Horse Chestnut to be poisonous?
Because of the presence of esculin, raw horse chestnut seed, leaf, bark, and flower are poisonous and should not be consumed. The FDA considers horse chestnut seed to be a dangerous herb. The glycoside and saponin components are both poisonous. The pseudoscientific Bach flower remedies include Aesculus hippocastanum.
Is it possible for chipmunks to consume Buckeyes?
Not all animals are poisoned by buckeyes. Humans and cattle may be poisoned by them, while squirrels and certain birds can consume them without harm. However, they aren’t always the most popular nut.
What is the toxic side of a buckeye?
The buckeye tree, although beautiful and noble, poses a risk to people and animals that consume any part of it. That’s correct. Except for one, apparently, every component of the plant, from the leaves to the bark to the fruit that falls from the branches, is exceedingly dangerous to all living things.
Is it true that Buckeyes are toxic to Wolverines?
“We have grounds to assume that the genus Aesculus glabra, more often known as the ‘Buckeye nut,’ has moved north to Michigan and into the Wolverine environment,” Arborsux said. “It will be devastating once these Buckeyes infiltrate the Wolverines’ food chain.”
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America meets the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 09, 1964
First session of the U.S. Supreme Court: At approximately 8:12 p.m. Eastern time, Sunday, February 9, 1964, The Ed Sullivan Show returned from a commercial (for Anacin pain reliever), and there was Ed Sullivan standing before a restless crowd. He tried to begin his next introduction, but then stopped and extended his arms in the universal sign for “Settle Down.” “Quiet!” he said with mock gravity, and the noise died down just a little. Then he resumed: “Here’s a very amusing magician we saw in Europe and signed last summer….Let’s have a nice hand for him—Fred Kaps!”
For the record, Fred Kaps proceeded to be quite charming and funny over the next five minutes. In fact, Fred Kaps is revered to this day by magicians around the world as the only three-time Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques Grand Prix winner. But Fred Kaps had the horrific bad luck on this day in 1964 to be the guest that followed the Beatles on Ed Sullivan—possibly the hardest act to follow in the history of show business.
It is estimated that 73 million Americans were watching that night as the Beatles made their live U.S. television debut. Roughly eight minutes before Fred Kaps took the stage, Sullivan gave his now-famous intro, “Ladies and gentlemen…the Beatles!” and after a few seconds of rapturous cheering from the audience, the band kicked into “All My Lovin”. Fifty seconds in, the first audience-reaction shot of the performance shows a teenage girl beaming and possibly hyperventilating. Two minutes later, Paul is singing another pretty, mid-tempo number: “Til There Was You”, from the Broadway musical Music Man. There’s screaming at the end of every phrase in the lyrics, of course, but to view the broadcast today, it seems driven more by anticipation than by the relatively low-key performance itself. And then came “She Loves You”, and the place seems to explode. What followed was perhaps the most important two minutes and 16 seconds of music ever broadcast on American television—a sequence that still sends chills down the spine almost half a century later.
The Beatles would return later in the show to perform “I Saw Her Standing There” and “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” as the audience remained at the same fever pitch it had reached during “She Loves You”. This time it was Wells & the Four Fays, a troupe of comic acrobats, who had to suffer what Fred Kaps had after the Beatles’ first set. Perhaps the only non-Beatle on Sullivan’s stage that night who did not consider the evening a total loss was the young man from the Broadway cast of Oliver! who sang “I’d Do Anything” as the Artful Dodger midway through the show. His name was Davy Jones, and less than three years later, he’d star in a TV show of his own that owed a rather significant debt to the hysteria that began on this night in 1964: The Monkees.
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Understanding Military Terminology - Military Postal Service
(DOD) The command, organization, personnel, and facilities established to provide a means for the transmission of mail to and from the Department of Defense, members of the US Armed Forces, and other authorized agencies and individuals. Also called MPS.
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“Tales of Legendary Ghost Ships”
Legend of the SS Valencia
The most famous ghost ship of the maritime coast of Nova Scotia, hails from Lunenburg County is said to appear in the waters between Mahone Bay and Chester. The Teaser, or the Teaser Light as some locals call it, is the spectre of a burning ship. The Teaser was a typical sailing schooner of the 1800s, employed as a privateer. A privateer is a licensed pirate ship that stalked the waters around Mahone Bay during the War of 1812. Using the Bay’s many coves and islands as cover, the ship would prey upon unarmed British merchant ships, taking them back to Boston to be sold for prize money.
It was common practice among countries to allow privateers in times of war to attack enemy merchant ships and claim any loot they found. This was a big help because it robbed the enemy of needed supplies. It also gave naval ships more time to fight battles. Privateering was a very dangerous way to make a living, but many ship owners participated for it was a quick way to make a fortune. During the War of 1812 many American privateers chased down British ships along the southeastern coast of Nova Scotia, just as did the American own schooner Teazer.
In June of 1813 one of these American privateers, the Young Teazer, became the hunted instead of the hunter. On June 27th the HMS Hogue encountered the Young Teazer and forced her into Halifax Harbour (spelled: Harbor in U.S.) but the Young Teazer managed to escape. A few days later the frigate HMS Orpheus chased the Teazer into Luneburg Harbour. But the Orpheus lost her near Mahone Bay due to light winds. The chase lasted all day, with the Young Teaser desperately searching for a place to hide or escape. She was shelled by the battery at Lunenburg, and eventually made her way into the mouth of Chester Harbour where she ran aground near Quaker Island.
The Hogue then picked up the chase again, after 18 hours she was able to trap the Young Teazer in Mahone Bay. The Hogue began to fire upon the Teazer viciously. Soon the Orpheus joined in.
That evening the Hogue readied five boats to board the Teazer. Meanwhile, Captain Dobson on board the Young Teazer discussed plans to defend his privateer with his 38-man crew. Lieutenant Johnson known for erratic behavior on previous cruises, argued with the captain and then disappeared below. The schooner exploded a few minutes later.
Johnson, who was a British deserter, knew that once his identity was discovered he would be hanged. In desperation he threw a lit torch into the ship’s supply of gunpowder blowing the Teazer to smithereens.
Only eight of the ship’s 36-man crew survived, and most were horribly maimed. A few of the Teazer’s men who survived the explosion were badly burned. They were found by local residents clinging to the burning spars and bow of the shattered hull of the schooner. Approximately, 30 of the Teazer crew died. The local militias secured the survivors including the captain and were sent to Melville Island prisoner war camp in Halifax.
Some of the men who died were buried in St. Stephen’s cemetery in Chester in unmarked graves.
Almost a year later to the day the ghost ship Teazer was first seen near Chester in Mahone Bay. This was only the beginning of many appearances. Hundreds have seen a burning ship out on the bay. Many state this ship just appears out of nowhere. Some report seeing this burning ship head right for them. Terrified, they felt it was about to run them down– only to see it vanish at the last second. Sometimes this ship passes so close to the shore witnesses on the beach can even make out seamen up in its riggings. They have even stated they heard the tortured cries of the men who were trying to escape this flaming ghost ship.
The Young Teazer is most often seen near the anniversary of when it exploded and in the exact spot where it exploded Once seen the firey ship vanishes into thin air!
When the moon is nearly full and a fog blows in from offshore, residents claim that a ghostly Teaser replays her last voyage across Mahone Bay over and over again…
Sadly there aren’t as many sightings in recent years. A possible reason for this being the encroachment of civilization—lights from homes, marinas etc. making it much harder to see out over the bay. Others claim that they have debunked these sightings. They state that when a bank of fog covers the moon as it raises over the horizon it causes the illusion of a ship on fire.
The number of the crewmembers and how many were killed in the explosion are not known so approximate numbers are given.
Some of the wreckage salvaged was used for building materials. One store near Mahone Bay was built from this salvaged wood. Other materials where turned into souvenirs. A piece of the keel was used to build a cross—the same cross that stands inside the St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Chester today. Another fragment of the scotched oak wood keel is displayed at the Maritime Museum of the Atlanta in Halifax.
“I’m Just Sayin”
have always encountered violent opposition
from mediocre minds.”
~ Albert Einstein.
“Thought for the Day”
“Don’t let the same dog bite you twice.”
~ Chuck Berry
“What I Have Learned”
“There is always,
always something to be
Bizarre News (we couldn’t make up stuff this good – real news story)
Oregon's Freak-Out Over Pumping Your Own Gas Shows Why Many Dumb Regulations Still Exist
Oregon and New Jersey are the only two states that ban self-service gas stations. But thanks to a new law that went into effect on January 1, customers can now pump their own gas in Oregon, though only at stand-alone gas stations in counties with fewer than 40,000 residents. Elsewhere, the ban still holds.
But even this tiny increase in freedom was apparently too much for some Oregonians. In a Facebook post that’s now gone viral, local news station KTVL polled their fans for their thoughts about the new law. Some did not take the news well.
Here are a few premium selections:
“Many people are not capable of knowing how to pump gas and the hazards of not doing it correctly. Besides I don't want to go to work smelling of gas when I get it on my hands or clothes. I agree Very bad idea.”
“I don't even know HOW to pump gas and I am 62, native Oregonian.....I say NO THANKS! I don't want to smell like gasoline!”
“I've lived in this state all my life and I REFUSE to pump my own gas. I had to do it once in California while visiting my brother and almost died doing it. This a service only qualified people should perform. I will literally park at the pump and wait until someone pumps my gas. I can't even...”
Of course, every day, tens of millions of Americans in 48 states pump their own gas and—miraculously—manage to avoid setting themselves on fire or drowning in gas.
Yet as hysterical as those reactions are, unfortunately, they’re actually not that far off from the state’s official justifications for the ban. As part of the Oregon law, legislators listed a staggering 17 different reasons to defend the state’s “prohibition on the self-service dispensing of Class 1 flammable liquids at retail.” According to the legislature, pumping your own gas is a “health hazard”, whereas requiring “properly trained” attendants to pump gas “reduces fire hazards.” In addition, self-service stations expose customers to “the dangers of crime and slick surfaces”, while leaving small children in the car to pay for gas “creates a dangerous situation.”
Meanwhile, established businesses are more than happy to fuel and exploit public panic for their own gain. For instance, New Jersey’s ban on self-service was heavily backed by the Gasoline Retailers Association, which faced greater competition from rival gas stations that allowed their customers to pump their own gas.
Since those newer stations had no need for attendants, they cut costs, and passed on the savings to consumers in the form of cheaper gas. That threatened the bottom line for incumbent gas station owners, who lobbied the state legislature to ban self-service in 1949. (Oregon’s ban arrived two years later.)
A combination of fear-mongering and rent-seeking is one reason why many regulations that seem so obviously silly or pointless persist. A new book by the Institute for Justice details how “bottleneckers” thrive on regulatory bottlenecks, particularly in the field of occupational licensing.
The Buffalo News (12/01/2017)
Mr. Answer Man Please Tell Us: What Are Quarks?
Quarks and Leptons are the building blocks which build up matter, i.e., they are seen as the “elementary particles”.
Quarks are the main components of protons. We have concluded through experimental probing of the proton with high energy electrons that inside the proton there are three massive objects, and based on Murray Gell-Mann’s theory, we call these quarks.
(There are other things inside the nucleus, such as gluons, but they are lighter in weight. The mass is dominated by the quarks.)
The biggest surprise about quarks is that we cannot extract them. If we put enough energy to pull one out, that energy is transformed into the creation of additional quarks, including an antiquark, which binds with the one we extracted, to make (for example) a quark-antiquark pi meson. This feature is a consequence of the fact that the forces between quarks do not decrease with distance. Pi mesons consist of quark-anti-quark pairs.
This property is called confinement, and it means that in the macroscopic world, we will never see a free quark. Quarks can be semi-free in what we call a quark-gluon plasma, but that’s similar to saying that an electron is free when it conducts inside a metal. And unlike the electron, we can’t pull the quark off the surface of the plasma.
Christian Science Monitor
• Georgia State University HyperPhysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu
• What are Quarks? (YouTube Search)
NAVSPEAK aka U.S. Navy Slang
Roach Coach: A snack or lunch truck that stops at each pier where the ships are berthed. Usually announced over the 1MC - “Navy Exchange Mobile Canteen is on the pier” or at great risk to the announcer: “The Roach Coach is making its approach.”
Road Mark: Also referred to as a “Street Mark”, a form of point deduction during Boot Camp, when a sailor is either out of step during marching, failure to salute an officer, or an RDC, or any other form of noticeable infraction, the infraction usually results in a deduction of five points form the company's overall score.
R.O.A.D. Program: Retired On Active Duty, refers to someone who is approaching retirement so they don't care about getting any real work accomplished.
Just for you MARINE
STOL: Short TakeOff/Landing, takeoff and landing technique needing only a short runway to become airborne. See also STOVL, VTOL & V/STOL.
STOVL: Short TakeOff, Vertical Landing, takeoff and landing technique where a V/STOL aircraft will make a non-vertical take-off to carry greater weight, such as fuel and weapons, expend that weight, and make a vertical landing. See also STOL, VTOL & V/STOL.
STEAL: Stealthily Transport Equipment to Another Location.
The Suck: Miserable situation or place, often used to describe the Marine Corps or a combat zone.
Naval Aviation Squadron Nicknames
VFA-25 - “Fist of the Fleet”
CVW-9 - Naval Air Station Lemoore, Fresno counties, near Lemoore, California. - Established January 1, 1943
Where Did That Saying Come From?
“No Spring Chicken” Meaning: Someone who is past his prime.
Origin: New England chicken farmers generally sold chickens in the spring, so the chickens born in the springtime yielded better earnings than the chickens that survived the winter.
Sometimes, farmers tried to sell old birds for the price of a new spring chicken. Clever buyers complained that the fowl was “no spring chicken”, and the term came to represent anyone past their prime.
We find the expression 'now past a chicken,' meaning 'no longer young,' recorded as early as 1711 by Steele in 'The Spectator':
“You ought to consider you are now past a chicken.”
The figurative meaning comes from the literal meaning: a young chicken, having tender meat. Some restaurant menus describe an offering as spring chicken to convince customers that the bird was slaughtered at the peak of perfection. This phrase doesn't seem to be applied to people very often anymore. Middle-aged and elderly women used to say "I'm no spring chicken," meaning they were past young adulthood, when talking about their attractiveness or their health and energy level.
Science & Technology
Study suggests air pollution breathed in the months before and after conception increases chance of birth defects
• Chemists discover plausible recipe for early life on Earth
• Scientist's work may provide answer to Martian mystery
• Pond scum explains evolution of first animals
• New model measures characteristics of carbon nanotube structures for energy storage and water desalination applications
• Genome size affects whether plants become invasive
• Disease discoveries unlock door to diagnosis and new treatments
• Gravitational waves measure the universe
Phys.org / MedicalXpress / TechXplore
The Strange, Mysterious or Downright Weird
Try These Cold-Weather Science Experiments
And while summer is typically the time to crack open a bottle of bubbles, there's a way to make them work in the winter. If it's cold enough outside (Steve Spangler Science recommends temperatures below freezing, though he says the colder it is the better), you can make the bubbles freeze. The trick is to blow them up in the air so that they have time to freeze before hitting the ground or another surface. The bubbles will form crystalline patterns and some might break, looking a bit like the shell of a cracked egg.
Maple syrup candy
Do just like Half Pint did in the “Little House on the Prairie” books and make your own maple syrup candy. Just heat butter and syrup together, according to this recipe, and after it cools, you can pour it onto fresh snow and it will harden into something like maple taffy.
Just inflate a balloon and and tie the end, then stick it outside and watch it deflate. Bring it back inside to warm up and watch it re-inflate. (This is a nice lesson in how the volume of a gas, in this case, air, changes with temperature, shrinking in the cold, as its density increases, and expanding in the heat, as its density decreases.)
Make your own snow
This one is for those of you experiencing really cold temperatures. Meteorologist Eric Holthaus demonstrates it nicely in a video posted to Youtube: If it's cold enough outside, you can take some boiling water throw it up in the air (make sure it will blow away from you), and it will freeze into snow. When Holthaus did his experiment in Viroqua, Wisconsin, it was minus 21 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 29 degrees Celsius) with a wind chill of minus 51 degrees F (minus 46 degrees C).
Don't run outside with a bowl of super-hot water just yet. Yes, the water will surely freeze into snow (temperatures are in the single digits and below in many spots), but before it does so some of the scalding water could burn someone.
In a YouTube video posted Jan. 6, 2014, a Chicago man threw a pot of boiling water off his balcony, with some of the hot water landing on his girlfriend and him. In that same year, news reports suggest that some 50 people burned themselves with the icy experiment.
How does water turn into snow in the first place? Colder air holds less water vapor than warmer air, while the boiling water is giving off lots of water vapor (that's the steam you see rising from the pot). When the hot water is thrown into the cold air, the air gets more water vapor than it can hold, so the water vapor clings to tiny particles in the air, crystallizing into snow. The air must be quite cold to attempt this one, somewhere in the region of minus 30 degrees F (minus 34 degrees C) or lower.
On Dec. 28, 2017, atop Mount Washington in New Hampshire, where temperatures dropped to minus 31 degrees F (minus 35 degrees C), weather observer Adam Gill, of Mount Washington Observatory, carried out the snow-making trick, with the boiling water immediately freezing into crystals and rushing away in hurricane-force winds, according to a video of the experiment on Facebook.
Live Science (01/02/2018)
“School's Out” - Alice Cooper
Album: School's Out
The title (and song) were inspired by a warning often said in The Bowery Boys movies in which one of the characters declares to another, “School is out”, meaning “to wise up”.
The Bowery Boys were characters featured in 48 movies that ran from 1946-1958. They were young tough guys in New York City who were always finding trouble. The movies ran on American TV throughout the '60s and '70s, eating up a lot of air time on independent stations. It was one of these TV viewings that Cooper saw. In the film, the character Sach (Huntz Hall) did something dumb, which prompted one of the other guys to say, “Hey, Sach, School's Out!“ Alice Cooper liked the way the phrase sounded and used it as the basis for this song.
This is a fixture at Cooper's concerts. He says the difference between him and guys like Marilyn Manson is that he leaves the crowd in a good mood. His shows are meant to be fun, not depressing.
This was released in the summer of 1972, when school really was out. It's since become an anthem for summer vacation.
Cooper wrote this song with his guitarist Michael Bruce. At the time, “Alice Cooper” was the name of the band, not just the lead singer, and all members contributed to their songwriting.
Bruce also wrote the group's songs “ Caught In A Dream”
and “Be My Lover” ,
and co-wrote “No More Mr. Nice Guy” with Cooper.
This was Cooper's biggest hit; it was especially popular in the UK where it topped the chart for three weeks. A concert staple, it is usually the last song he plays at his shows.
The chorus of children who sing on this was put together by producer Bob Ezrin. In 1979, Ezrin used another kid's chorus when he produced "Another Brick In The Wall (part II)" for Pink Floyd. He liked the idea of hearing children's voices on songs about school. In this song, they sing the children's rhyme “No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks.”
In a 2008 Esquire interview, Cooper said: “When we did 'School's Out,' I knew we had just done the national anthem. I've become the Francis Scott Key of the last day of school.”
The album opened like a school desk and contained a pair of paper panties. This is the kind of “added value” you just don't get with CDs.
Alice Cooper official website / Billboard / All Music / Song Facts / Ultimate Classic Rock / Wikipedia
Image: “School's Out (album)” by Alice Cooper
Three of the first presidents died on July 4th - (though not the same year): John Adams (1826), Thomas Jefferson (1826), James Monroe (1831).
Romulus and Remus, mythological twins, raised by wolves were the founders of Rome.
At the 1984 Olympics, Mary Lou Retton became the first American ever to win the Gold Medal in the women's gymnastics all around competition - she won it with a perfect 10 in her final competition.
What is the name of the John Philip Sousa march named after a famous newspaper? THE WASHINGTON POST.
A Test for People Who Know Everything
From the Jeopardy Archives Category - “POISONOUS PLANTS” ($200):
“Alliterative name for a line of people who pass pails of water to help put out a fire.”
● Answer for People Who Do Not Know Everything, or Want to Verify Their Answer Mayo Clinic.org
From the Jeopardy Archives Category - “THE BUCKET LIST” ($800):
“Bucket seats in cars were popularized by this make's Monza & Corvair & soon took over.”
● Answer for People Who Do Not Know Everything, or Want to Verify Their Answer How Stuff Works
From the Jeopardy Archives Category - “THE BUCKET LIST” ($1,000):
“This character 'appeared on the sidewalk with a bucket of whitewash and a long-handled brush'.”
● Answer for People Who Do Not Know Everything, or Want to Verify Their Answer Cliffs Notes
Answer to Last Week's Test
From the Jeopardy Archives Category - “THE LETTER OF THE LAW” ($200):
“M: If it can go wrong, it will.”
● Answer: Murphy's Law. Urban Dictionary
From the Jeopardy Archives Category - “PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES” ($200):
“With a machine gun part of its design, the WWI Fokker Eindecker has been called the first true example of this type of plane.”
● Answer: A Fighter Plane. WWI Aviation
Joke of the Day
“When students took the entrance exam for medical school”
When students took the entrance exam for medical school, they were perplexed by this question:
“Rearrange the letters P-N-E-S-I to spell out the part of the human body that is most useful when erect.”
Those who spelled SPINE became doctors.
The rest are in Congress.
Researchers found a tiny Frog!
Researchers have found a frog in new guinea that is so tiny, they believe it's the smallest vertebrate on the planet.
It has the tiniest backbone of any living creature, except members of Congress.
A Fishing Story and a Donkey!
The king wanted to go fishing, so he called on the royal weather forecaster and inquired as to the weather forecast for the next few hours.
The weatherman assured him that there was no chance of rain in the coming days, So the king went fishing with his wife, the queen. On the way he met a farmer on his donkey.
Upon seeing the king the farmer said, “Your Majesty, you should return to the palace! In just a short time I expect a huge amount of rain to fall in this area”.
The king was polite and considerate, he replied: “I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an extensively educated and experienced professional. And besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him.”
So the king continued on his way. However, a short time later a torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and Queen were totally soaked and their entourage chuckled upon seeing them in such a shameful condition.
Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the professional. Then he summoned the farmer and offered him the prestigious and high paying role of royal forecaster.
The farmer said, “Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that it will rain.”
So the king hired the donkey.
And thus began the practice of hiring dumb asses to work in the government and occupy its highest and most influential positions.
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Schade has developed a solution for the intake facility at the Kaluzhskiy Cement plant in Russia. Once completed in 2014, the modern plant will have a capacity of 3.5 million tpa. It is built to the Best Practice engineering and environmental standards to comply with European and World Bank standards.
Though limestone will be sourced from the local deposits throughout the Kaluga Oblast, other materials including bauxite, iron ore, gypsum and slag will be imported by rail and road. Schade designed the intake facility specifically for the plant’s unique requirements. Schade’s ‘Pivot-Frame’ system was chosen both for its flexibility in plant layout and its ability to combine the tippler with an automated wagon charger to move the wagons into and out of the tippler working zone. Using this design, the associated hopper can be placed beside the tippler, enabling road trucks to discharge to a common feeder.
The rail track routing to and from the tippler presented a potential problem, given the fact that the ground falls sharply away on the exit side. Schade engineers surveyed the site and realised that to level the track would require many thousands of tonnes of backfilling, so instead they devised a solution whereby wagons can enter and exit from the same side of the tippler location. The wagon traverser uses parallel track, which also enables the introduction of a second track hopper for bottom discharge wagons using a common conveying system. This work will be undertaken in phase 2 of the project.
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If you have placed your loved one in the care of a nursing home, you expect that they will receive the necessary care to keep them as healthy as possible. Unfortunately, some nursing homes do not provide adequate care and may be guilty of abuse and neglect in some instances.
According to The Mayo Clinic, patients that advance to septic shock have a 40 percent mortality rate. If you lost a loved one due to septic shock, it could have been due to abuse or neglect at a nursing home.
What Is Septic Shock?
Sepsis is a body’s immune response to an infection. It can result from a shallow cut or bedsore or an internal infection, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI) or appendicitis.
If treatment is not received, sepsis can worsen quickly and lead to death. Organ failure may occur, blood pressure drops dangerously low, weakening the heart, and a patient can develop septic shock. Organ failure can cascade quickly, causing lung, kidney, and liver failure.
According to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), the causes of sepsis include bacterial infections, viral infections, or traumatic injuries. As the body responds, immune protein mediators are released, triggering inflammation, leaky blood vessels, and blood clots. The disruption to blood flow means organs don’t get enough oxygen and nutrients to sustain them.
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Why Septic Shock Is a Concern in Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents have different degrees of health problems brought on by aging. In a nursing home setting, these can increase the possibility of sepsis. Some of the risk factors for residents include:
- Previous disorders (kidney disease, heart conditions)
- Muscle atrophy from inactivity
- Prescription medications
- Gastrointestinal imbalances
- Pathophysiology (normal aging)
- Lower T-cell activity
- Reduced recognition of infected cells in the body
If symptoms are not recognized early, sepsis can quickly lead to septic shock.
How to Minimize the Risks of Septic Shock Death
Better hospital-based care is the only effective mediator in sepsis cases. Awareness of early symptoms in nursing home patients and referring them for hospital care before the septic shock occurs is helpful in some cases.
Symptoms to Watch for in Your Loved One
Taking a proactive role in caring for your loved one is essential to avoid nursing home abuse or neglect. It can also help you identify early warning signs that staff may ignore or not notice.
According to NIGMS, common symptoms of sepsis include:
- Pain or discomfort
- Rapid heart rate and breathing
- Confusion or disorientation
- Clammy skin
- Unexplained rash or pale skin
- Decreased urine output
If you notice any signs of possible sepsis, address them with staff immediately. We recommend keeping a notebook with dates, times, and names of personnel you speak with regarding neglectful or abusive care.
Septic Shock Death May Result From Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
Sepsis is sometimes the result of inadequate care at a nursing facility. Some signs that your loved one’s sepsis may be related to nursing home negligence include:
- Unclean restroom facilities
- Dirty kitchens and dining areas
- Messy common areas
- Dirty bed linens
- Laundry that isn’t cleaned regularly or properly
- Not bathing patients regularly
- Low staffing levels
- No hot water
- Staff ignoring or minimizing complaints from patients or family
- Slow response to emergencies
If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect, report it to the nursing home administration and take steps to remove your loved one from danger. You may move them to a different facility. You can also explore your legal options for recovering compensation that can help you care for your loved one.
Diagnosing Septic Shock
To receive a diagnosis of septic shock, a noted blood pressure drop and other symptoms will be present. Blood tests may reveal abnormal blood count readings and the presence of bacteria. Suppose the infection is suspected to be pneumonia. In that case, a chest x-ray may help locate the origin of the sepsis.
Because many of the symptoms of septic shock may overlap with other problems, including organ failure. Blood samples may be withdrawn from two locations to pinpoint the infection. Doctors may also use urine tests, wound seepage, and lung secretions. Doctors may sometimes request CT scans, MRIs, or ultrasounds to pinpoint an infection.
Alarming Statistics about Septic Shock Death
Anyone can get sepsis, but some people are more susceptible than others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 1.7 million adults develop sepsis yearly. Sepsis-related deaths number almost 270,000. Although sepsis begins outside a hospital environment in 87 percent of cases, one in three patient deaths in a hospital is sepsis-related.
Our Attorneys Can Help if You Lost Your Loved One to Septic Shock in a Nursing Home
If you suspect nursing home abuse and neglect played a role in your loved one’s septic shock, an attorney from Brown & Barron can help.
You can discuss your legal options for compensation during a free case evaluation. Our nursing home abuse and neglect team can fight for justice and help you honor your loved one’s memory. You and your family deserve to grieve in peace. You can leave the legal work to us. Call us today!
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Kartik Poornima - A Mystical Festival
A beautiful mystical religious festival, Kartik Poornima is celebrated on the full moon night in the auspicious Hindu month of 'Kartik', usually in November. It is believed that all worship done in this month contributes to the spiritual upliftment of the individual. When Lord Ganesha (son of Lord Shiva- The Destroyer in the Hindu Trinity) was designated as Pratham Pujya (the first deity to be worshiped), his younger brother Kartikeya questioned the decision and it was then determined that an entire month in the year would be dedicated to Kartikeya to be called Kartik. During Kartik Poornima at the onset of winter and on this night the moon is at its brightest.
Kartik Poornima is the only day of the year when Lord Brahma, the Creator of the Universe, is worshiped. As the legend goes, Lord Brahma wished to perform a 'Yajna' or sacrifice on earth and therefore selected a hill on which he would perform. Here he followed his penance for 1000 years prior to performing the 'Yajna'. From the sky, he then dropped a lotus flower, which is said to have created the holy lake of Pushkar (which means 'lotus'). The Lord Brahma temple at Pushkar is considered the most sacred amongst the very few Lord Brahma temples in India.
Just before Lord Brahma was set to commence the sacrifice, his eldest wife, Savitri was nowhere to be seen, so he impatiently commenced the 'Yajna' with his younger wife, Gayatri. When Savitri learnt of this, she was outraged and cursed him, stating that, henceforth he would only be worshiped on one particular day of the year-Kartik Poornima.
It is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva with the help of Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu destroyed the demon, Tripur. Tripur had the boon that neither God nor humans would be able to kill him. With no fear of death, he started harassing everyone and so all the Gods asked Lord Shiva to destroy Tripur.
Kartik Poornima - Experience the mystique of life!
A beautiful mystical religious festival, Kartik Poornima is celebrated on the full moon night in the auspicious Hindu month of 'Kartik', usually in November. It is believed that all worship done in this month contributes to the spiritual upliftment of the individual.
When Lord Ganesha (son of Lord Shiva-The Destroyer in the Hindu Trinity) was designated as Pratham Pujya (the first deity to be worshiped), his elder brother Kartikeya questioned the decision and it was then determined that an entire month in the year would be dedicated to Kartikeya to be called Kartik.
During Kartik Poornima at the onset of winter and on this night the moon is at its brightest. Kartik Poornima is the only day of the year when Lord Brahma, the Creator of the Universe, is worshiped.
History shows that Mewar has managed to keep an open vision with regard to all that is beyond her realm, whilst at the same time, protecting and preserving the age-old traditions, culture and values that give meaning to human life. The backbone of Mewar's culture has survived many vicissitudes and human turmoil. It is founded on open-mindedness, a deep insight into the goodness and greatness of God's creations, recognition of Man's special status in the hierarchy of all creations, the purity and power of the awakened human soul, and universal compassion.
We are in an age of invention and rapidly advancing technology, an age which was beyond our dreams even a few decades ago. But with all our technology and achievement, we can be left with a pervasive feeling of desolation and meaninglessness. Our concern at this time is to work towards finding an affirmation of life; our goal is to achieve integration between man and environment. It is the beauty of creation, which needs to be recognised and understood. Life in itself is the ultimate manifestation. Lord Brahma, in whose honour this day of Kartik Poornima is celebrated, is the foremost amongst the Hindu trinity of Gods. As the Hindu mythology has it, Lord Brahma possesses the unique quality of inspiring in others the spontaneous creation of literary works or providing authenticity to those works already created. It is its way into the other Southeast Asian cultures.
These celebrations are in remembrance of the creation of the Universe by the creator Lord Brahma. Celebration of Kartik Poornima at the Manek Chowk is an example of the diversity in nature and the variety of human creativity, brought together beyond caste-creed, religion and cultural homogeneity. We witness Ragini Chandershekar a senior Bharatanatyam exponent, a rare combination of grace, talent and creativity; she is ranked amongst the finest Bharatanatyam dancers of the younger generation.
Through this classical performance, we endeavour to symbolize the worship of our creator - Lord Brahma. Tonight, we present a confluence of the melody and rhythm which we hope to transport to you, the seat of Universal divine love where the Creator and Creation are one.
Ms. Geeta Chandran and her Natya Vriksha Dance Company
A celebrated artist, star-performer and reputed dance guru, in her artistic presentations, Dancer / Choreographer Geeta Chandran skilfully weaves abstract notions of Joy, Beauty, Values, Aspirations, Myth and Spirituality.
Geeta Chandran began learning Bharatanatyam from the tender age of 5 years under the tutelage of Smt. Swarna Saraswathy, who hailed from the traditional Thanjavoor dasi parampara. Subsequently, Geeta continued learning diverse aspects of the classical dance from a galaxy of eminent dance Gurus including Guru K.N. Dakshinamurthi, Smt. Jamuna Krishnan and Guru Karaikudi Sivakumar. Guru Acharya Shrivatsa Goswami has guided her in her journeys through philosophy, religion and spirituality.
Geeta is Founder-President of Natya-Vriksha and leads her Natya Vriksha Dance Company as its Artistic Director.
Firmly believing in the multiplier effect of her art, she aspires to "en-dance the universe!" Towards this objective, she engages in a strategic range of dance-related activities: performing, teaching, conducting, singing, collaborating, organizing, writing and speaking to new youth audiences.
Niche interests include environmental protection, gender equity issues, hygiene and cleanliness, arts education and being a spokesperson for larger cultural issues that affect artists. Geeta Chandran is member on several school and college Boards and on Government of India committees.
Geeta was awarded the prestigious national award 'Padmashri' by the President of India in 2007. She has also just been conferred the equally prestigious national Sangeeta Natak Akademi Award for Bharatanatyam for 2016, which she received from the Hon. President of India on 17 January 2018. Geeta has also been made (the most prestigious) Tagore National Fellow (2017-2018) bestowed by the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.
In July 2017, Geeta received the Nirbhaya Puruskar for mainstreaming gender equality issues in her dance. And in January 2018 she was conferred the International Women Achievers' Award in Bahrain by the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO). Geeta is also Brand Ambassador for IGL (Indraprastha Gas Ltd.) a leading public sector energy company.
Ms. Vidha Lal - Mr. Abhimanyu Lal and Group Choreographer - Guru Smt. Geetanjali Lal, Kathak Exponent
Abhimanyu Lal and Vidha Lal are disciples and son and daughter-in-law of Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee Guru Smt. Geetanjali Lal of Jaipur Gharana. Both learnt this art form, under the tutelage of their Guru Smt. Geetanjali Lal at the National Institute of Kathak, New Delhi. and later continued their training under guru – shishya parampara. Vidha Lal and Abhimanyu Lal are 'A' grade artists from Delhi Doordarshan and empanelled artists of I.C.C.R., Delhi.
They are performing extensively in major dance festivals in India and abroad to name a few are Music Academy Chennai 2018; Kathak Dance Ballet for the Korean President Moon Jae organised by ICCR-2018; Incredible India organised by SCZCC at Nagpur 2018; Kathak duet at Vasantotsava -80th birthday celebration of legendry Pandit Birju Maharaj organised by Kalaashram in 2018; Ganga to Kaveri dance ballet organised by Utsav Music, New Delhi in 2018; Kathak duet Rasrang Festival organised by Rastriya Kathak Sansthan, Lucknow 2018; Vasantotsava organized by Kalaashram 2018 - New Delhi; World Book Fair 2018 - New Delhi; Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017 and 2018; Khajuraho Dance Festival – 2017; Pandit Ravishankar Dance Festival 2016; BRICS summit; ASEAN summit organized by ICCR; Dance India Asia Pacific at Esplanade theater on the bay 2018, Singapore organised by Apsaras Arts; Mosaic Festival, Canada 2018, organised by Ashakiran Dance School - Netherlands; India Festival in Ukarine 2017 organised by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India; Sydney Dance Festival 2017, Australia organized by Madhuram Academy for performing arts; Tallinn Philharmonic Music and Dance Festival - Estonia 2017; Naad Dance Festival - Los Angeles 2016; Gharana Mahotsava Los Angeles 2016; Riturang festival Dubai 2015; Europalia Dance festival 2013, 4 country tour (Bulgaria, Moscow, Brussels, Cuba) organized by ICCR - New Delhi 2013; Olympics 2012, London.
Both have been awarded Sri Krishna Gana Sabha endowment award and Nritya Jayantika award from Guru Mayadhar Raut Odissi Dance school. Both of them have recently received Utthan Natraj Samman by Utthan Samiti 2018. Recently, Vidha Lal has been conferred with the very prestigious Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the year 2017 by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, FICCI Young Women Achievers Award 2017, National Devdasi Award, Kalpana Chawala Excellence Award, Jaidev Yuva Pratibha Puraskar, and registered her name in the Guinness Book of World Records for taking 103 spins in a minute in the year 2011. Both have been conducting workshops, demonstrations and Lec dem organized by Spic Macay and IRCEN in the Government Schools of India. Presently Abhimanyu Lal is teaching at the National Institute of Kathak Dance (Kathak Kendra), New Delhi and Vidha Lal is the founder Director of AV Dance Company Kathak Resonance and teaches at the Devi Durga Kathak Sansthan, an Institute of Guru Geetanjali Lal in New Delhi.
A rare combination of beauty, grace, talent and creativity, Ragini Chandershekar is ranked amongst the finest Bharatanatyam dancers of the younger generation. Trained in Bharatanatyam by her mother Guru Jamuna Krishnan and by Late Guru K.J. Govindarajan, Ragini’s advanced training in the art form has been under the tutelage of Late Kalaimamani Guru K.N. Dakshinamoorthy Pillai, Padmabhushan Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan and Late Smt. Usha Srinivasan of Chennai. An accomplished classical singer, her love for music was nurtured under the guidance of Late Guru S. Gopalakrishnan, whose disciple she was for 15 years. She is also trained in Nattuvangam and has conducted several performances of other dancers.
Equipped with her superlative training in dance, her art reflects her own unique sensibilities. Her dance glows with the rare magic of purity and adherence to the traditional form. While her ‘nritta’ (pure dance) sparkles with the kinetics of movement and space, her ‘abhinaya’ (art of expression) flows into the subtle spaces within. Her deep understanding of music and its nuances lends her dance a rare performance quality, where the twin forms of dance and music seamlessly coalesce.
Guru Shubahada Vardkar
Guru Shubhada Varadkar is a fine exponent of the Odissi form of Indian Classical Dance. A disciple of the late Padmavibhushan Guru Shri Kelucharan Mohapatra. She is recipient of Senior Fellowship by Ministry of Culture; Government of India. She is an ‘A’ grade artist of Television (Doordarshan) and empanelled artist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi. Shubhada has been awarded prestigious awards such as ‘Singar Mani’ ‘Priyadarshini’ ‘Maharashtra Gourav’. Recently she has received ‘Mahari’ Award in 2011 and ‘Natyaveda’ Award in 2014. She has performed at various festivals including the Elephanta Festival, Kalidas Festival, Ellora Festival, Pune Festival, Art in Action Festival - UK, Natyanjali Festival - Chidambaram, Puri Festival, Mumbai Festival, Taj Mahotsav - Agra, ICCR’s Malhar Mahotsav - New Delhi, ‘Virasat Festival’ to name a few. She is a founder director and chairperson of Sanskrita Foundation, a registered cultural trust operating from Mumbai. Shubhada was also trained in Bharatnatyam under the tutelage of late Guru Shri Mani. Yet she has dedicated herself to Odissi and has been performing and teaching Odissi dance extensively. A Prima Dona in Odissi Shubhada’s deep 5 commitment to Odissi enables her to portray intensely emotional and lyrical artistry of this magnificent dance form. She brings out its true spirit as dance of love and passion in all its purity. Her dance is a fascinating union of eloquent expressions, graceful movements and captivating postures right out of Odissi’s legendary heritage. Performance through spontaneous Nritya and Abhinaya comes to her as natural as breathing, giving an experience that critics hail as joie de vivre. For her, dance is not merely a creative art form, but also a means of enriching and developing life. Her major productions include ‘Kanupriya’ based on Dr. Dharmvir Bharti’s poetry by the same name. ‘Amrutghanu’ based on
Sant Dnyaneshwar’s literature, ‘Journey to Divinity’ based on the life and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, ‘Prakriti Nartan’ based on Pandit Vijay Raghav Rao’s music, and ‘Miracles of Splendours’ on Kalidasa’s Ritusamharam and Ravindranath Tagore’s ‘Chitrangada’. Her dance productions are well received for their rich tapestry of music, choreography, and literature. Within the boundaries of the traditional format, she has enthralled the audience with her artistic excellence and creative spirit. Ragasswaa, UK had released the DVD of her dance. She is also a prolific writer. Here-book ‘The Glimpses of Indian Classical Dance’ is available for worldwide audience. She has also penned her autobiographical account in Marathi book titled ‘Mayurpankh’. Both these books are published by Krimiga Books. In fact, ‘Mayurpankh’ is the first Marathi book to be published simultaneously in print, audio book, and e-book format. A postgraduate, She was a lecturer of Economics in R.R. Ruia College, Mumbai. She was also a newscaster with Indian television. But the calls of tinkling anklets made her give up all other careers and devote all her time and energy to Odissi. Accompanying artists: Ms. Mitali Vardkar, Ms. Shreya Sabharwal, Ms. Atrrayee Chowdhury, Ms. Anaya A Shringarpure, Ms. Sushmna Billore and Ms. Dhruvi Haiin. Co-ordinator: Ms. Neeru Sabharwal, Mumbai.
Raghunath Manet, from Pondicherry who lives in France, is a Veena player, classical Indian Carnatic Music composer, dancer of Bharatanatyam and choreographer. Raghunath studied vocal music under his grand father Gnanamani Pillai, and Veena with Rajeswari Padmanaban the leading exponent of the Karaikudi style, and then with Ranganayaki Rajagopalan. He is also graduated from the esteemed Kalakshetra in 1989 and he founded the dance and music school TALA SRUTI in Pondicherry for poor children. Since 1990, Raghunath Manet showed his graceful silhouette all over the world, appearing in festivals. He is the first Indian to have been invited to perform at the Opera de Paris in France. His touring has taken him to all over France, Italy, U.K., Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Australia, Sri Lanka, Africa, Singapore, India, Mauritius, USA, Caledonia Islands and the Reunion Islands. Raghunath has been awarded scholarships, fellowships and several titles for his outstanding services to the performing Art: CHEVALlER from the French Ministry of Culture, OFFICER IN Order of Arts and Letters, Natiya Siromani, Natya Nayagan, Natya Barani, Gold Medal and 1st Class Diploma and GOPIO Community Award. He is doctorated in Cultural-Anthropolgy and published 5 books on temple dancers of Villenour (Pondicherry). Moreover, he confronts a traditional art to modernity on stage by unexpected encounters with great creators of our time such as Michel Portal, Archie Shepp, Didier Lockwood, Richard Galliano, Carolyn Carlson. He was crowned best dancer from Tamilnadu. Although noted for the purity of his style, Raghunath has also been involved in creative and innovative performances in particular dancing and providing choreography for the landmark dance drama Angika by Chandralekha, the internationally acclaimed dance-choreographer. Raghunath's 'purity of style' and his scrupulously correct adavus laced with a perfect rhythmic sense have rendered him an admired performer all over the world. He gave his first veena recital at the age of 17, and played with all the Great mrundangam maestros like Umayalpuram Sivaraman, Madras Kananan, Guruvayur Durai. T.K. Murthy, Palghat Raghu, T.V. Gopalakrishnan, Tiruvarur Bakthvatchalam, Hari Shankar, Subbash Chandra, Munish, Madurai T. Srinivasan, E.M. Subbramaniam and Drums Sivamani. Sony Music brought his latest album 'Babaji Dreams' along with Drums Sivamani. With his Indian jazz quartet, he has composed a new score from Indian music virtuoso to timeless contemporary as well as carnatic classical to world music, inspired by Afro-Caribbean groove. As a multiple artist, he opens the horizons and liberates music. He is specialised in 'Shiva-Tandavas' and plays Saraswathi Veena both in the traditional and modern form. He has released more than 26 CDs and 5 DVDs both dance and music including with Dr. Balamurali Krishna and Drums Sivamani. He received 'The best performer Award' at the Chennai Music and Dance Festival which took place on 31st December 2014.
(Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur - 2014)
Uma Sharma is renowned classical dancer who has been awarded Padma Bhushan for her unique contribution to the cultural tradition of this country. She has revolutionised the repertoire of the classical form of her chosen field of dance "Kathak" by enriching it with literary and intellectual substance by drawing upon and interpreting the works of great poets of our country from ancient to modern time. In spearheading the transformation of this art form, Uma Sharma has been at the centre stage of events in the country. Her themes have etched out the color of concern about issues that matter.
(Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur - 2013)
Dakshina Vaidyanathan belongs to a family of eminent Bharatanatyam dancers. She has undergone rigorous training in her own home Ganesa Natyalaya under the able tutelage of her Grand Mother Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan and her mother Rama Vaidyanathan. She was awarded the CCRT scholarship by the Department of Culture Govt.Of India in 2003, The Kalpana Chawala Award, in the Young Achievers' category in 2005 and the Sahitya Kala Parishad Scholarship in 2012. She is a Diploma holder in Bharatanatyam from Indira kala Sangit Vidyalaya and a B.Tech degree holder in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology. Right from age 10 Dakshina has been accompanying her Grand Mother and her Mother for various performance tours in India and abroad. She has also traveled individually on her own merit for various youth Festivals.
(Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur - 2013)
A leading exponent of Bharatanatyam, a popular classical dance form of India. She is undoubtedly one of the most sought after artistes of her generation having carved a name for herself in the Bharatanatyam World. She has trained intensively under the legendary dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy and the renowned Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan. Everyone who has seen Rama perform is struck by her unique thought process and fresh approach to dance. While deeply routed in tradition She has evolved her own individual style without forsaking the core principles of Bharata Natyam. She brings to her dance a rare sense of devotion and dedication, which leaves the audience with a sense of spiritual fulfillment.
(Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur - 2012)
'Radha Raas' - sufi kathak and qawwali conceptualized, directed and performed by Sufi Kathak Danseuse Ms. Manjari Chaturvedi along with Qawwals from Awadh and classical musicians from Delhi was performed. An initiative of the Sufi Kathak Foundation, the concept of 'Radha Raas' defines how a secular cultural spirit emerges when Hindu and Muslim identities merge into one another and transcend into love beyond the confines of religion, which is very relevant in today's time and is an idea that we think would find resonance with the vision and belief.
Jeff Lang and Bobby Singh
(Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur - 2011)
Jeff Lang and Bobby Singh first joined music forces in the Aria award winning world music super group, Djan Djan, with Malian kora virtuoso, Mamadou Diabate. However, the pairs' musical meeting has extended even further to a highly acclaimed duo performance at the Adelaide International Guitar festival. This rare duo performance is a true cross-cultural collaboration highlighting how modern composition, song writing and blues/roots infused guitar playing can blend seamlessly with classical Indian music. Creating a musical language that can only be described as a miraculous and non-clichéd fusion.
with The Madras Chamber Orchestra and Bernard Wystraëte
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex, Udaipur - 2010)
In 2008 Bernard Wacheux created The Chamber Orchestra of Madras (India), which he conducted and with which he performed as a soloist. Bernard Wacheux is a co-producer and artistic director of the Theater Mozart, association for which he produced and managed seven representations of the Don Giovanni by Mozart.
The western classical musicians of the city, recognizing Monsieur's Wacheux's rare capacity and vision, have now gathered under his leadership and formed the city's first string orchestra 'MADRAS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA' having 24 professional musicians. Under his leadership the Orchestra has resumed strength and vigor and for nearly two years, the majority of the best western classical musicians in Chennai have decided to pool their talents around him.
Bernard Wystraëte, a Multi-instrumentalist, award winner of the National Superior Conservatory of Paris, improviser and flute specialist, including the most bass 'octobass' flute. Founder and musical director of the 'FLUTE ORCHESTRA', a 12 flutists staff, playing an exclusive and eclectic repertoire; 'FLUTAMANIA' with Realcimo 'NENÊ' Filha. As a soloist, he has already created more than fifty works, as a dedicatee. He is a graduate of State for flute teaching. He is territorial Director of artistique teaching institution agreed by French Culture Department.
Pandit Ronu Majumdar
(Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur - 2009)
India's Ace Flutist, by virtue of his phenomenal talent, he and the Bansuri are literally synonymous. Ronu Majumdar began playing the flute under the guidance of his father Dr. Bhanu Majumdar, late Pandit Lakshman Prasad Jaipurwale and finally the revered Pandit Vijay Raghav Rao. He was also fortunate to receive training from his grand guru Pandit Ravi Shankar. A powerhouse performer, Ronu Majumdar is firmly rooted in the Maihar Gharana which has also given shape to sturdy musical oaks like Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.
Ronuji has created an enviable niche for himself in the field of contemporary popular music which is exemplified by his Grammy Nomination in 1996.
Shree Biru Bireshwar Gautam
(Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur - 2006)
A performing artist of Kathak Dance and Thumri / Dadra / Khayal style of singing. A rare quality of being an ace Kathak dancer and an accomplished Thumri / Dadra vocalist.
His first Guru was Smt. Bandana Sen who cultivated in him the desire to excel in the classical dance form; Kathak. The late Padmashree Pandit Gopi Krishna imparted the knowledge of Benaras Gharana in Kathak. Padmashree Damayanti Joshi has been training him for many years in the intricacies and nuances of the dance form, and is the one who has sculpted and fine-tuned all his ability in it.
He was awarded a fellowship by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, for further research in the history of Kathak dance and Thumri. He is the Founder Director of the institution, Kathak Darpan, through which he conduct workshops, and instruct many students in Kathak, thus training them individually as future artists.
(Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur - 2008)
Zia Lambrou is a teacher and performing artist of The Sacred Dances. Zia specializes in the rare and ancient dance form of the Sufi Sacred Dances and The Gurdjieff Movements. Originated in the Sufi ancient esoteric temples of the middle east and brought out into the world by Armenian mystic George Gurdjieff, these dances were originally used as a language to transpire and preserve ancient truths. Zia has been involved in these dances since the past 15 years. Actively teaching in Mumbai, Pune and South Africa, Zia has now a team of professional dancers from Mumbai with whom she presents the Sacred Dances on a more glamourous platform. In the past, these dance forms were appreciated in spiritual retreats, ashrams and meditation centers.
Zia also specializes in Sufi Whirling, in which she has given several performances. Recently Zia has also embraced the study and performances of the Odissi dance form. This gives her unlimited vistas for choreography and creation of The Sacred Dances.
(Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur - 2006)
The theme for Kartik Poornima 2006 was Sufism, the global theme for the 21st century. The theme was introduced by Ms. Zia Lambrou, a teacher of sacred Sufi dances. The audience listened to the soulful poetry of the mysticpoet Rumi as well as the stories of the witty Mullah Naseeruddin. Connecting the thread of the Creator, Creation and Creativity, the performing art for the evening was Sufi Kathak - A moving meditation' performed by Ms. Manjari Chaturvedi, the pioneer of this stunning dance form. A danseuse representing Lucknow Gharana of Kathak, Manjari is trained in classical Kathak by Guru Pandit Arjun Mishra. In her efforts to rediscover Kathak from its classical form Manjari has introduced the mystique of Sufism. Manjari, a performing artist for over a decade has performed in more than two hundred concerts.
Shree Biru Bireshwar Gautam
(Jagmandir Island Palace -16th November 2005)
Day two of the Kartik Poornima Festival 2005 featured the multi-talented performer, Guru Bireshwar Gautam. Guruji, a Kathak dancer and an accomplished vocalist has been a regular performer at music concerts and festivals at home and abroad. He has performed at prestigious festivals like Vitaan - Bombay, Ellora, Puri, Vrindavan, Pune, Haridas Sammelan, Kala Ghoda, Rain Drops - Bombay, Nehru Centre, ISKCON, Gopi Krishna festival - Nashik, Sarat Chandrika - Delhi, Spirit of Unity Concerts for International Integration- Chennai and Kalidas Festival - Nagpur to name a few.
He has been honored by the All India Radio, Doordarshan and the National Centre of performing Arts (N.C.P.A.) as a performing artiste of distinction.
(Jagmandir Island Palace - 15th November 2005)
Hema Malini has emerged as a consummate artiste, par excellence. A keenly sought-after danseuse, Hema Malini holds audiences in India and overseas spell-bound for hours together. Hema Malini exploded on the Indian film scene while she was at the pinnacle of her dancing career.
Drawing from her vast knowledge of classical dance, she has choreographed stage musicals such as the Ramayana, Meera, Savitri, Durga, Mahalakshmi, Radha Krishna, Geet Govind and Draupadi. At the two day Kartik Poornima festival 2005, Hema Malini performed 'Yashoda Krishna' on the first day, demonstrating one of the strongest and enduring emotions as between a mother and her child. The child here happens to be the child-god Krishna, and the emotions of the mother, Yashoda transcend the human boundaries, engulfing her and the audience in a totally divine experience.
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex - 2004)
As one of the leading exponents of the 'Odissi' style, Ranjana has been honoured with the prestigious Padamshree award by the President of India. Ranjana has, trained and experimented with chhau, successfully blending it with her inimitable style of odissi. Enchanted audiences have raved that watching her is an experience in sublime spiritual odyssey.
Ranjana views life as an extension of her dance. While her other interest include theatre, painting and choreography, she is also actively involved in projects for disabled children. She had produced and directed a number of Ballets depicting modern and mythological themes. She is also an independent film producer, researcher and scriptwriter and has successfully produced many television serials, films and documentaries.
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex - 2003)
An Italian by birth, Rosella's desire to explore spirituality brought her to India in 1986. She traveled extensively studying the scriptures, staying in ashrams and mastering Indian Classical Dance and Yoga. Destiny brought her to Lucknow, the cultural capital of India. Here she saw a Kathak performance by Pandit Arjun Mishra and was completely captivated. Since then, Rosella has dedicated her life to Kathak, finding a medium to express her emotions and space to explore the dynamism of the body. Rosella has performed at most Indian Dance Festivals across the globe for television, international meets and award ceremonies. She has been presenting Solo Kathak Recital for more than eleven years now.
Shanta Rati Misra
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex - 2002)
She is a multi-faceted danseuse of repute. Driven with a passion for the arts, versatile artist Shanta has been practicing Bharatnatyam, Kathakali and Kuchipudi with equal grace and has been concentrating on Kuchipudi dance at the moment. She took her early training in Kuchipudi under the well-known dance duo, Padmabhushan Raja and Radha Reddy as well as from Padmabhushan Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam. She is among the few women to perform Kathakali. Brought up in Singapore, Shanta was attracted to the artistic environment in India and her love for its art and culture pulled her back to her roots in India.
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex - 2001)
Sharmistha Mukherjee, highly accomplished Kathak dancer, with over fifteen years of performing experience with unique personal style, which is natural, spontaneous and full of joyous abandon. She has performed extensively in India and abroad. She also conceptualised and directed a 6-episode Indian Tele Serial 'Taal Mel' on dance. To tap the inner potential of each child and help them channelise and express their talent through creative means she has laid the foundation of an institution for children named 'Jagriti: Center for Creative Learning through Visual and Performing Arts.'
Gangaur Ghoomar Group
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex -1999 and 2000)
Ghoomar, a traditional ladies dance from the state of Rajasthan was facing the danger of extinction. To meet this challenge, Rajmata Govardhan Kumariji established the Gangaur Ghoomar Group. Being the princess of Kishangarh, the erstwhile princely state of Rajasthan famed for its lyrical miniature paintings, she had ample opportunity to learn and participate in different forms of Ghoomar from various parts of Rajasthan. In order to revive and preserve it, she has researched all the different aspects of Ghoomar. From a humble beginning in 1984, the Gangaur Ghoomar Group has come a long way. Today, the Rajmata has several students learning under her and several successful performances to her credit, both in India and abroad.
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex -1998)
Tripti started learning Kathak at a very early age but later turned to Bharat Natyam after witnessing the recital of Smt. Yamini Krishnamoorthi. Tripti was invited to join the famous Dance Institute Kalakshetra, founded by Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale in 1936. In 1987, Tripti was selected to participate in the Festival of India in Russia. She has also performed for various Associations, Cultural Organisations in the UAE. Besides all this, Tripti has choreographed a number of Folk and Classical Dances.
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex -1997)
Reela Hota started learning the Odissi dance at the Odissi Dance Academy under the tutelage of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan at the age of eight and continued to learn from him till she was twelve. Later she learnt this dance form under the guidance of Padmashree Madhavji Mudgal at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in New Delhi.
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex - 1996)
From the age of eleven, Nirmala has appeared regularly in the Singapore dance scene for her unusual talent in the classical dance, Bharat Natyam. She has performed in various cities in India and has also performed at the annual Dance Festival of Madras and on Doordarshan. sur Singar Sansad - Mumbai awarded Nirmala the title of ‘Singar Mani’ in 1990. Nirmala was the first Indian dancer to receive the Young Artists from the National Arts Council of Singapore.
Dr. Mallika Sarabhai
(The Manek Chowk, The City Palace Complex - 1995)
She is a famous Kuchipudi dancer and has performed all over India, Western Europe, Japan, China and the United States. In 1984, she was chosen to create the role of Draupadi in an International production of Mahabharat, which was staged, in several European countries. In 1991, Mallika Sarabhai received the ‘Gaurav Puraskar’ for her contributions to arts.
Maestro Sergio Synder
(Jagmandir Island Palace - 1992 and 1993)
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Applications based on LoRaWAN are naturally used in smart citiy and smart factory applications as part of the still developing trend related to the Industry 4.0. Intelligent devices require a combination of many areas and during their design, there may arise problems with choosing an appropriate hardware, ensuring appropriate connectivity and software. However, smart devices producers can take advantage of ready-made solutions On the market we can find universal modules that significantly facilitate and improve the work of engineers and constructors. Such modules enable a quick transfer of an idea from the virtual area to a prototype, and then a commercial solution.
IoT applications – challenges with hardware
In practice, adaptation and implementation of the Internet of Things solutions face many problems. The most significant challenge for engineers and designers is focused on the constraints in the area of energy consumption and range, which means that minimum energy requirements must be met with maximum range.
Lack of sufficient amount of energy over a long time unit for battery solutions that do not possess the possibility of recharging from renewable sources (e.g. photovoltaic panels, mechanical and piezoelectric generators, etc.) means the necessity to limit the frequency of interaction of devices with data storage systems.
Insufficient energy level in IoT applications usually generates the need to limit the power of the communication part, which in turn reduces the range. This means reducing the business value of the solution and makes investments and implementation on the market unprofitable, which is what we as users ultimately lose.
Striving to ensure wireless communication in IoT solutions requires making a decision on the selection of the appropriate communication technique, which is associated with the choice between working in licensed and unlicensed bands.
Basing communication on the GSM network makes it possible to transfer a large part of the burden to the telecommunications infrastructure, but it has consequences in the form of fees and restrictions related to with increased energy consumption. Choosing CAT.M or NB-IoT communication significantly improves the energy balance. However, for many solutions it is still an unacceptable level.
In such a case, a solution worth considering is to use a communication technique operating in the unlicensed band, closest to the security level and universality of the GSM network. The second aspect is to ensure that energy consumption is reduced by several orders of magnitude.
LoRa WAN – how does it work and what are the benefits?
Only a few years have passed and LoRaWAN has become one of the most popular communication techniques used in Internet of Things devices. Increasing popularity is favoured by the continuous increase in demand for possibly maintenance-free battery solutions or powered by publicly available energy. The dynamic increase in the number of applications is the result of the properties that underlie the assumptions of this network. The most important goal is to ensure the maximum range while optimizing energy consumption. Transmission takes place in unlicensed bands in a star topology in two logical layers:
- physical – LoRa modulation with spectrum spreading that changes the frequency over time while maintaining a specific bandwidth
- MAC – defining the protocol enabling communication within the LoRaWAN network.
This type of solution guarantees high resistance to interference. As a result, the appropriate level of propagation translates into ranges. In non-urbanized areas it is up to 30 km, and in highly urbanized areas up to 2 km depending on propagation conditions.
As a result, the LoRa transmission capacity is available in the range of 0.3 – 50 kbps. The solution is suitable for services that do not require real-time data transmission where periodic communication is acceptable.
The LoRaWAN extended star topology consists of end-points and gateways. The purpose of the gate is to aggregate communication from devices and send data to a dedicated, indicated network server. By design, the gate for end devices should be transparent. The exception is the management of access rights.
The continuous development of LoRaWAN now makes it possible to successfully locate end devices by measuring the level of signals using a mathematical triangulation method.
From an idea, through a prototype to a commercial solution
Prototyping is a necessary, but unfortunately, expensive design stage. Prototyping precedes implementation, engages resources and valuable time of project teams. By definition, it is complex and uncertain about the end result. The purpose of prototyping is to enable the verification of mechanical and electronic assumptions, identify functional problems before starting production, and ensure optimization of mass production costs. As a result of all these activities, the prototype serves as a demonstration device with the possibility of transferring some or all of the know-how directly to a commercial solution.
Masters evaluation board with world’s first LoRa SoC accelerating the prototyping phase.
Masters evaluation board is based on the STM32WL radio chip from ST Microelectronics. The module is made in SoC technology. It integrates a transceiver with LoRa modulation with an efficient microcontroller equipped with a Cortex M4 core. The STM32WL chip is a prioneer of the STM32 family for sub-GHz wireless connectivity, offering ease of use and reliability.
The distinguishing feature of the Masters STM32WL evaluation board is that it provides the user with a prototype platform that is equipped with the most essential elements necessary at the prototyping stage without the need to run additional cables. The board contains a built-in PIFA antenna by Proant, which is characterized by high stability and resistance to frequency detuning, even in close proximity to metal elements or hands.
Masters evaluation board with STM32WL has an SMA socket for external antennas and gives the possibility of testing wherever the requirement during application adaptation is the need to use a remote antenna with high energy gain.
Switching between the PIFA antenna and the SMA connector is programmable to ensure maximum usability and convenience for the user. The system also uses the HTS221 sensor so that real and time-varying data appear during the tests. The use of a battery means that the system can be a stand-alone solution. The module enables to run the first stage of prototyping in the PoC testing phase.
The module’s microcontroller is based on the well-known Arm® Cortex®-M4 core, and the radio system is based on the IP core SX126x. The system can operate not only with the LoRa® modulation. It also provides many standard modulations (G) FSK, (G) MSK, BPSK. Thanks to these features, it flexibly fits into wireless applications with LoRaWAN® or with another protocol, e.g. for the needs of IoT applications. The LoRaWAN® stack is available as an option.
The system was developed in the same technology as the STM32L4 microcontroller, thanks to which the STM32WL contains a similar set of digital and analog peripherals and has extremely low power consumption ensuring long battery life.
For worldwide compatibility, STM32WL MCUs are equipped with two high-frequency power amplifiers (15dBm and 22dBm) and a wide operating frequency range (150MHz to 960MHz) to operate in the unlicensed RF Sub-GHz band. STM32WL microcontrollers include built-in hardware features: AES 128- / 256-bit encryption, PCROP read / write protection, and public key cryptography with an elliptic curve encryption engine.
The STM32WLE5 line includes a wide variety of communication features, including up to 43 GPIOs, Integrated DC / DC Converter (SMPS) to optimize power consumption, multiple low-power modes to maximize battery life.
End-to-End service – communication tailored to your application
Ease of prototyping means providing comprehensive solutions, access to the latest evaluation systems and providing access to scalable cloud environments. Masters STM32WL evaluation board is a ready-to-use system that includes hardware and programming. Its use significantly accelerates the prototyping and testing phase. Thanks to the business partnership of Masters and Orange Polska, we can extend the offer with the missing element, i.e. connectivity to LoRaWAN.
Masters and Orange Polska provide customer support at every stage of project development, from knowledge transfer in the form of technical seminars and engineering consultations, through the provision of a hardware platform such as evaluation boards with a comprehensive data collection environment, to design services and large-scale production. Thanks to a holistic approach, customers gain time, save funds and bring the product to market faster. If you are interested, please email us email@example.com.
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Knit the perfect fit! This 2-day, 8-hour intensive workshop showcases Julie Weisenberger’s renowned method of top-down, set-in sleeve sweater construction – the Cocoknits Method. This innovative, step-by-step method features French-tailored shoulders and set-in sleeves, plus a plan to adjust the yoke and bust as needed for the perfect-for-you fit every time. The Cocoknits Method is a unique and fun way to knit a sweater that is just right for all body types. This workshop will be lead by our professional knitting instructor, Kris Redmond, and we will be joined by “virtual Julie” at times thanks to her helpful video series. Taught over two, four-hour sessions, May 25 & 26 from 10am-2pm, this format will allow time to practice techniques and work on the sweater between classes. We will meet at the Audubon Room at The Environmental Center, located at 16 NW Kansas Ave. in Bend. Coffee, tea and nibbles will be provided. Please bring a brown bag lunch. In partnership with the Environmental Center, we strongly encourage all participants to make a conscious effort to prevent waste and produce as few recyclables, compostables, and trash as possible. Please consider this when packing your lunch for the day. Early sign-up is suggested as there are a limited number of seats available for the class. All participants in the workshop should have previously completed at least one sweater. To prepare for the workshop, purchase the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop book (available at Fancywork) and choose a sweater to knit. Either Emma or Molly is recommended, however any sweater in the book will work. Choose yarn and circular needles to match the gauge you have chosen. (Please read the description for the needle requirements listed at the beginning of your pattern.) Cocoknits stitch markers will be provided and are yours to keep! We are also pleased to offer $10 OFF your purchase of $100 or more of yarn for your Cocoknits sweater with registration! | <urn:uuid:ad63640a-c216-4b71-847e-441761efe4ff> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cocoknits.com/blogs/events/cocoknits-sweater-workshop-2 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.93564 | 425 | 1.585938 | 2 |
Bi-polar Disorder and the Healing Power of Music Authored by Mark Lincoln 03/31/2016 JamPlay, LLC Guitar Lessons Articles General Bi-polar Disorder and the Healing Power of Music Tweet Manic depression is touching my soul I know what I want but I just don't know How to, go about gettin' it Feeling sweet feeling, Drops from my fingers, fingers Manic depression is catchin' my soul Jimi Hendrix At a performance at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, Jimi Hendrix was heard conveying to the crowd "I'd like to do a frustrating type of song for you, it's called Manic Depression, a story about a cat wishing he could make love to music instead of the same everyday woman." While Hendrix himself was never diagnosed with the infirmity, a great many people worldwide suffer from the intense mood swings and crippling depression that often characterize what is commonly known as bipolar disorder. The incidence of bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression) in this country has increased in prevalence over the last ten years to where it currently affects over 2.6%, or over 5.7 million of American adults. Estimated numbers of affected children and teens vary in lieu of the fact that the criteria for those groups is seen as widely subjective and prone to some controversy amongst the scientific community. But according to the Child and Adolescent Bipolar foundation, at least three quarters of a million children and teens may be suffering the symptoms of bipolar disorder despite the fact that they haven't been officially diagnosed. This is partly due to the fact that symptoms can differ enormously between adults and children suffering from the disorder. For example, an adult may simply become depressed during the "low" cycle, whereas a child may be more prone to complain of physical types of symptoms including stomach aches, fatigue or what is known in the field as somatization (psychological symptoms expressed in physical form). Diagnosis in children is further complicated by the fact that the symptoms for bipolar disorder can look like other common problems often associated with younger populations like Attention Deficit Disorder and drug and alcohol addiction. The incidence of bipolar disorder occurs virtually equally amongst males and females and symptoms begin to manifest themselves usually between the ages of 15 to 30 years of age. As is the case with many mental ailments, you are more likely to develop bipolar disorder if you have a close relative (i.e. parent, brother, sister etc.) suffering from it and those with a close relative are 4-6 times more likely to develop the disorder. But researchers in the field are finding that stress, trauma, drugs as well as other environmental factors can be the main catalysts to triggering the symptoms. In fact about 60% of all people who have been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder also struggle with some type of drug addiction although whether these individuals wrestled with their addictions before the onset of symptoms is yet to be documented. In other words, establishing causality between drug use and the onset of bipolarity has yet to be established in the general psychiatric community. Bipolar disorder can be broken down into four distinct subcategories: 1. Bipolar 1 - This type of bipolarity can be distinguished by manic episodes (extended period of feeling elated, overly outgoing relative to one's routine state, agitated, jumpy, restless, impulsive) or mixed episodes (agitation, trouble sleeping, changes in appetite, suicidal thoughts; sadness and hopelessness can accompany highly energized periods in this state) that last at least seven days. Depressive episodes are also likely to occur that last at least two weeks. 2. Bipolar 2 - This type is likely to manifest itself in alternating forms between depressive periods and hypomanic (similar in form to manic state although with full behavioral functionality; creative flood, mild euphoria). 3. Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (BP-NOS) - This diagnoses is forth-coming when the client's symptoms do not fit in with the accepted criteria for either Bipolar 1 or 2, either in terms of the duration or number of symptoms. 4. Cyclothymic Disorder or Cyclothemia - This is the mildest form of bipolar disorder characterized by occurrences of hypomania and alternating periods of mild depression (from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders or DSM-IV-TR). Keep in mind that the above definitions are specified in terms of the amount of time that symptoms last as well as their qualitative nature as delineated and reported by the client. This is an important point to recognize in lieu of the fact that manic states can be what the psychiatric industry deems "ego syntonic" or fitting in with one's needs or beliefs. Many sufferers of bipolar disorder have battled for years with the hopelessness and anguish of depression and find that manic states give them the strength and energy that they need to function. Subsequently they may be less likely to report those periods of mania or hypomania because they don't necessarily see them as abnormal or even pejorative in nature. This phenomenon contributes to many misdiagnoses that can hinder proper assessment and impede mental health professionals from creating effective treatment strategies for their clients. It's of the utmost importance that if you are concerned about your own mental state of well-being and wish to know whether or not you are indeed suffering from bipolar disorder, or something else altogether, that you are as honest as possible with your mental practitioner about your symptoms in order to get the most accurate assessment. Although the subcategories can be helpful to take a rudimentary glance at one's symptoms in hopes of gaining insight, they're constantly being updated and reorganized to accommodate the inscrutable anomalies of the human condition and are not intended as a means to self-diagnoses. So how do you know if you indeed suffer from bipolar disorder or if you're simply having an off day, week, life? Keep in mind that we all have difficult periods in our lives and low-sad times are as natural as happy-joy joy. A bipolar diagnosis is more likely when extremes of emotion and extended periods of one or the other become predominant. The first step to take is to see an MD who will work to eliminate certain physical variants which may be causing your particular symptoms( i.e brain injuries, strokes etc). He or she will likely conduct a physical exam, take the necessary bodily fluids and ask some simple questions. If necessary the doctor will then likely refer you to a mental health professional who will take the reins from there and ask you a series of questions as to your particular feelings, thoughts and actions as well as their relative lengths and frequencies, over the last months. Although bipolarity cannot be ascertained from a simple blood test, there are exciting new technologies on the forefront which are helping to pinpoint the causes and establish the presence of bipolar disorder. The use of PET (or Positron Emission Tomography) is now becoming an integral tool in the process of molecular imaging and the subsequent detection of Bipolar disorder. The use of PET scans has shown that in those individuals suffering from the disorder, Serotonin levels are measurably lower in the hippocampus (the area of the brain associated with stress regulation as well as other functions) than "healthy" subjects. The statistically lower levels of Serotonin in this area of the brain have been shown to lead to functional impairment in relationships as well as other problems commonly associated with Bipolar disorder. (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2008/imaging-identifies-brain-regions-and-chemicals-underlying-mood-disorders-may-lead-to-better-treatments.shtml). A Myriad of studies conducted involving information gleaned from the human genome (the combined entire genetic information of any given organism) have also helped scientists to better understand the genetic basis behind certain infirmities including bipolar disorder. One such study conducted in 2007 found that small variations in a number of genes work in combination to produce the physical and mental manifestations of bipolarity, although none are powerful enough to cause the disease by itself. One of the genes found to be associated with the disorder though is called DGKH which is active in the bio-chemical pathway through which Lithium is supposed to travel and mediate depression (Lithium is currently the most prescribed medication for treatment of bipolar disorder as well). The gene produces an enzyme which functions more efficiently and accurately than Lithium itself which gives scientists a specific genetic target to focus upon and emulate. This understanding of the brain's endogenous chemical interactions can inevitably help scientists to develop medications that are more effective treatments for bipolar disorder (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2007/genetic-roots-of-bipolar-disorder-revealed-by-first-genome-wide-study-of-illness.shtml). So, you have an inkling that you may actually have one of the varieties of bipolar disorder, what now? Well, the truth is there are numerous ways to treat the disorder ranging from a number of effective medications, to family therapy, to the power of music. Yes, that's right, music. A man by the name of Christian Huygens is known for (amongst other things) the discovery of the concept of entrainment which simply means that there is a "tendency for two oscillating bodies to lock into phase so that they vibrate in harmony" (http://www.soundfeelings.com/products/alternative_medicine/music_therapy/entrainment.htm). Huygen's insights were initially applied to his discovery that when two clocks were placed on the same surface, their pendulums would, within a short period of time, become synchronized. This observation culminated in the idea of entrainment which can be applied to various areas of science, including biology where the "two bodies" alluded to above can be two pulsing heart cells that when brought together will pulse in synchrony; or two women who live in the same household will sometimes have concurrent menstrual cycles or rhythms. In nature, entrainment can be witnessed in the synchronous chirping of crickets or the mutual and simultaneous flashing of fireflies. Examples of entrainment can be witnessed in virtually every facet of our world and indeed humans are no exception to this rule. The concept of rhythm comes into play here and fits in neatly with Huygen's theories. Human beings function in cooperation with a series of rhythms that are both physiological as well as psychological in nature, when those rhythms are out of sync we often experience problems ranging from simple moodiness to full blown pathologies like bipolar disorder. Circadian rhythms, or our 24-internal clocks which dictate when we should sleep and wake, are one excellent example of this phenomenon and research has shown that even simple organisms that lived billions of years ago had "fully functional Circadian clocks" (Menaker, M. (2002). Biological clocks at the end of the 20th century. In V. Kumar (Ed.), Biological rhythms (pp.1-4). Berlin: Springer-Verlag.) Circadian rhythms have much more complicated implications though to the welfare of the human organism including the balance of the endocrinal system and the mediation of body temperature. It follows then that when our Circadian rhythms are off beat, as a function of lack of sleep or other interruptions in our daily or nightly routines, other integral systems can also become maladjusted creating potentially disruptive pathologies and disorders like bipolarity. Musical entrainment has many forms including the tendency for two or more musicians to synchronize rhythmically, or the idea that individual's every day movements like walking and running can become synchronized with the particular rhythms associated with their culture (ethno-musicology). More importantly for our discussion though is the tendency for brain waves to become synchronized or entrained to the rhythm of music and the potential for change in behavior as a result. Electroencephalograms or EEG's are the best tool that we have in measuring the amplitude of brain waves which also appear to exist in a rhythmic state as well . Countless studies have shown that lower amplitude Beta waves (14-30 Hz) tend to correspond to alert and active states of consciousness while Alpha waves with larger amplitudes tend to correlate with inactive, inattentive and relaxed states of consciousness. An early experiment done with EEG's discovered that brain waves themselves can actually be entrained and consequently synchronized to the frequency of a strobe light. Subjects exposed to the strobe reported feeling "...deep peacefulness, dream-like visions, and other unexpected sensations." (Walter, W.G. (1953). The living brain. New York:Norton). Later studies showed the relationship between particular rhythmic sounds and the same sort of relaxed states in the subjects, and a subsequent change in brain wave amplitude as well. This raises a series of questions the least of which is: what is the primary mechanism behind this change in brain waves and the accompanying change in sensation-feeling-emotion as well? Research is, as yet, unclear on the exact mechanism but studies to this day continue to show music's virtually unlimited potential to calm and even improve the conditions surrounding mental infirmities. Many of these types of studies report very generalized findings though such as "the cause of change to the subject's EEG was due to the exposure of pleasurable stimuli" leaving the scientific community as well as the layperson to wonder if the study really has any significance to themselves or others suffering from a disorder. What then is "pleasurable stimuli?" One problem that hinders the application of generalized types of findings is the non-linear nature of human beings, at a behavioral as well as cellular level. Drug as well as therapeutic interventions are variable and need to be prescribed based on a number of factors including age, behavior, developmental level, gender as well as other factors of a subjective nature. One example of this is the use of stimulants to treat adolescents for Attention Deficit Disorders with the goal of calming the individual's behavior and helping them to focus. The same type of medication ingested in an adult patient could be ineffective or even dangerous. Because brain chemistry is markedly different from adolescent to adulthood and is in fact constantly dynamic and changing, different drug treatments will have different effects over time. Musical types of interventions will also have varying effects on different people and this is the primary reason why one person may be more likely to experience an improvement in their condition after listening to a Strauss Waltz in Eb while another might benefit more from the good 'ol twelve bar blues in E major. Further, a musical intervention will likely need to be tailor-made to the specific behavioral component demanding attention at that time and in the case of bipolar treatment, that could be a broad range of behaviors from deep depression to highly excited manic states. It's unlikely that one song, or particular type of music will re-mediate all of the symptoms of such a broad spectrum. According to some music therapists though, there are specific ways to match music with the individual's symptoms that are being targeted in an effective and palliative manner. One study in 1998 delineated between three separate modes of musical entrainment with the goal of changing certain behaviors. They are as follows: 1. Primary Entrainment - "The music, or some attribute of it, is matched directly to the physical or cognitive behavior of the client. Once synchronized, modulation of the music causes change in those personal behaviors." In other words, music is matched based on the particular behavior that the subject is exhibiting at the time: slower paced (for example) to depressive states; faster-paced to manic states, then the music is changed, modulated to effect a change in behavior. This is similar to EEG biofeedback (which we'll be discussing shortly) in that the subject begins with music, or sound that matches their current state, and is then gradually modified to a more natural state reflecting "normal" or comfortable states of being. 2. Secondary Entrainment - "The music is synchronized with the material, skill, or concept to be learned. Many of the mnemonic uses of music utilize this process." This type of entrainment simply looks to match the type and/or quality of the music to the skills one desires to acquire. An example of this might be to play soothing music (Mozart?) while studying or attempting to learn relaxation strategies or anger management in the grips of a manic state. 3. Tertiary Entrainment - "The music is matched to the individual's functioning or preference level to cause a change in an unrelated behavior..."(Rider, M. S. and Eagle, C.T. (1986). Rhythmic entrainment as a mechanism for learning in music therapy. In J.R. Evans and M. Clynes (Eds.),Rhythm in psychological, linguistic, and musical processes. Springfield, IL, U.S.A.: C.C. Thomas.) This type of entrainment is directed towards individuals having lower functioning skills such as those suffering from mental or behavioral defects (i.e. severe retardation, autism) and in an effort to break through to them on a therapeutic level. One important note here is that entrainment is found to be most effective as a behavioral modification tool when the individual first synchronizes to music that matches their current state. This is an important point to recognize especially in lieu of the fact that many sufferers looking for solace from their symptoms may not experience any changes in their condition simply by listening to music. Primary entrainment addresses this element and is likely the most valuable level of entrainment in terms of treatment effectiveness and symptom modification in bipolar disorder. Other types of interventions using sound and video seem to be helping individuals cope with the sometimes debilitating effects of bipolar disorder. EEG biofeedback training is one example of an intervention that has helped a number of people suffering from the disorder to live ordinary lives away from the shackles and often draining effects of medication. Here's how it's done: an initial consultation is done with the clinician to establish health and family history, and the first EEG measurement is often done as well. Measurements are taken by placing sensors on the scalp as well as on each ear to establish "baseline" or brain wave patterns that seem to be normal for the individual. The biofeedback process itself is done in the same fashion although the patient is able to see the brain waves displayed on a video screen. The feedback appears in the form of a video game along with audio signals and the subject is asked to "make the video game go with his brain ." (http://www.eegbiofeedback.cz/english/english.php?menu=faq). As brain wave activity corresponds with "desirable" wavelengths the game moves faster or rewards the subject in another way. As wave activity moves in less desirable rhythms the game slows. Eventually the brain alters, or entrains its overall wave activity and "learns" to resemble the desired patterns, patterns which more closely resemble EEG's of non-sufferers. A study done in 1995 used EEG biofeedback training incorporating low beta wave frequencies (12-18 hertz) and tailor-making the frequencies to align with the particular state of the subject at the time of the biofeedback. The subject underwent treatment intensively to recover from acute depression but after a long series of treatments (over 100 in this case) the assessment of bipolarity was no longer applicable to the subject, and he no longer relies in Lithium for symptom alleviation. Keep in mind that the number of treatments that this particular subject underwent is not typical and symptom alleviation is usually achieved through significantly less exposure to the EEG biofeedback. (http://www.eegspectrum.com/Applications/Depression/EEGBipolarDisorder/) Although there is no guarantee that EEG biofeedback will help to modify the negative effects of bipolar disorder, there is an enormous amount of evidence supporting the curative nature of the treatment and about 90% of subjects who undergo the process see some improvement in their symptoms. In fact, EEG biofeedback has been found to be effective in treating a number of disorders including ADHD, alcoholism, certain anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, depression, epilepsy, chronic headaches and may also lead to improved test performance for school-aged children. Bipolar disorder can be a crippling and life-changing malady, but there's hope on the horizon for sufferers. Through the use of modern miracles like PET scans and genetic mapping, scientists can gain a better understanding of the chemical interplay that underlies the disorder and learn to treat the disorder more effectively. 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I have an open position on my team and another colleague out on leave. Half of the year is gone and we are slightly behind our midyear goal. As I am trying to decide how to push the team more, and as I pick up some team work to help, my manager tells me I’m doing too much and to slow down.
So, the plan is to talk to my doctor about my ADHD symptoms. I’m still having trouble finger-pointing at having ADHD because my symptoms match many other conditions as well. Which condition do I have??? Or am I just plain old overwhelmed or burnt out?
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Cheops, ESA’s new exoplanet mission, has successfully completed its almost three months of in-orbit commissioning, exceeding expectations for its performance. The satellite, which will commence routine science operations by the end of April, has already obtained promising observations of known exoplanet-hosting stars, with many exciting discoveries to come.
“The in-orbit commissioning phase was an exciting period, and we are pleased we were able to meet all requirements,” says Nicola Rando, Cheops project manager at ESA. “The satellite platform and instrument performed remarkably, and both the Mission and Science Operation Centres supported operations impeccably.”
Launched in December 2019, Cheops, or the Characterising Exoplanet Satellite, opened its eye to the Universe at the end of January and shortly after took its first, intentionally blurred images of stars. The deliberate defocusing is at the core of the mission’s observing strategy, which improves the measurement precision by spreading the light coming from distant stars over many pixels of its detector.
Precision is key in today’s exoplanet research. More than 4000 planets – and counting – are known to be orbiting stars other than the Sun. A key follow-on is to start to characterize these planets, providing constraints on their structure, formation, and evolution.
Taking the steps to characterize exoplanets through the precise measurement of their sizes – in particular those of smaller planets – is exactly the mission of Cheops. Before being declared ready for the task, however, the small, 1.5-meter sized satellite had to pass a large number of tests.
With the first series of in-flight tests, performed between January and February, the mission experts started analyzing the response of the satellite, and in particular of the telescope and detector, in the actual space environment. Proceeding into March, Cheops focused on well-studied stars.
“To measure how well Cheops performs we first needed to observe stars whose properties are well known, stars that are well-behaved – hand-picked to be very stable, with no signs of activity,” says Kate Isaak, Cheops project scientist at ESA.
This approach enabled the teams at ESA, the mission consortium, and Airbus Spain – the prime contractor – to verify that the satellite is as precise and stable as needed to meet its ambitious goals.
“The pointing is extremely stable: this means that while the telescope observes a star for hours while the spacecraft moves along its orbit, the image of the star remains always within the same group of pixels in the detector,” explains Carlos Corral van Damme, ESA’s System Principal Engineer for Cheops.
“Such a great stability is a combination of the excellent performance of the equipment and of the bespoke pointing algorithms, and will be especially important to fulfill the scientific objectives of the mission. The thermal stability of the telescope and the detector has also proven to be even better than required,” adds Carlos.
The commissioning period demonstrated that Cheops achieves the required photometric precision and, importantly, it also showed that the satellite can be commanded by the ground segment team as needed to perform its science observations.
“We were thrilled when we realized that all the systems worked as expected or even better than expected,” says Cheops Instrument Scientist Andrea Fortier, who led the commissioning team of the consortium for the University of Bern, Switzerland.
Time for exoplanets
During the final two weeks of in-orbit commissioning, Cheops observed two exoplanet-hosting stars as the planets ‘transited’ in front of their host star and blocked a fraction of starlight. Observing transits of known exoplanets is what the mission was built for – to measure planet sizes with unprecedented precision and accuracy and to determine their densities by combining these with independent measurements of their masses.
One of the targets was HD 93396, a subgiant yellow star located 320 light-years away, slightly cooler and three times larger than our Sun. The focus of the observations was KELT-11b, a puffy gaseous planet about 30% larger in size than Jupiter, in an orbit that is much closer to the star than Mercury is to the Sun.
The light curve of this star shows a clear dip caused by the eight hour-long transit of KELT-11b. From these data, the scientists have determined very precisely the diameter of the planet: 181,600 km – with an uncertainty just under 4300 km.
The measurements made by Cheops are five times more accurate than those from Earth, explains Willy Benz, Principal Investigator of the Cheops mission consortium, and professor of astrophysics at the University of Bern. “That gives us a foretaste for what we can achieve with Cheops over the months and years to come,” he says.
A formal review of the satellite performance and ground segment operations was held on 25 March, and Cheops passed it with flying colors. With this, ESA handed over responsibility for operating the mission to the consortium led by Willy Benz.
Fortunately, the commissioning activities were not affected much by the ensuing emergency caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which resulted in social distancing measures and restrictions to movement across Europe to prevent the spread of the virus.
“The ground segment has been working very smoothly from early on, which enabled us to fully automate most of the operations for commanding the satellite and downlinking the data already in the first few weeks after launch,” explains Carlos. “By the time the crisis emerged in March, with the new rules and regulations that came with it, the automated systems meant that the impact on the mission was minimal.”
Cheops is currently transitioning towards routine science operations, which are expected to begin before the end of April. Scientists have started observing some of the ‘early science targets’ – a selection of stars and planetary systems chosen to showcase examples of what the mission can achieve: these include a ‘hot super-Earth’ planet known as 55 Cancri e, which is covered in a lava ocean, as well as the ‘warm Neptune’ GJ 436b, which is losing its atmosphere due to the glare from its host star. Another star on the list of upcoming Cheops observations is a white dwarf, the first target from ESA’s Guest Observers Programme, which provides scientists from beyond the mission consortium with the opportunity to use the mission and capitalize on its observational capabilities.
More about Cheops
Cheops is an ESA mission developed in partnership with Switzerland, with a dedicated consortium led by the University of Bern, and with important contributions from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
ESA is the Cheops mission architect, responsible for procurement and testing of the satellite, launch, the launch and early operations phase, in-orbit commissioning, as well as the Guest Observers’ Programme. The consortium of 11 ESA Member States led by Switzerland provided essential elements of the mission. The prime contractor for the design and construction of the spacecraft is Airbus Defence and Space in Madrid, Spain.
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The World Health Organization has reiterated its commitment to helping the Government of Ghana achieve its set target for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout by presenting 1,000 pieces of digital tablets to support the ongoing vaccination campaign.
Presenting the items to the Ghana Health Service, Dr Sally-Ann Ohene, Disease Prevention and Control Officer at the World Health Organization Ghana Country Office said the tablets were to be used to scale up e-registration at the various vaccination centres and help reduce delays in data entry.
“With funding support from the Government of Canada, WHO Ghana plans to present additional 500 digital tablets to the Ghana Health Service”, Dr Ohene hinted. The Programme Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) at the Ghana Health Service, Dr Kwame Amponsa-Achiano, who received the items on behalf of the Ghana Health Service, expressed appreciation to the kind gesture.
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Tupper’s self-referential formula is a self-referential formula defined by Jeff Tupper that, when graphed in two dimensions, can visually reproduce the formula itself. It is used in various math and computer science courses as an exercise in graphing formulae.
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where [.] denotes the floor function and mod is the modulo operation. If one graphs the set of points (x,y-k) with
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What can you make with colored Goldfish crackers, peanut butter, and pretzels sticks? A snack AND a math game, that’s what.
First I had my son cut out a pond from blue construction paper. Then I gave him a small bowl of colored Goldfish crackers and asked him to put some fish in his lake.
Then he started reading and answering questions on a custom-made worksheet, counting the total number of fish in the pond, as well as the number of red, orange, yellow, and green fish.
Then the real fun began.
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I asked my son to dip his fishing rod (a pretzel stick) in peanut butter and "catch" the number of fish specified in the next question. After these fish were caught, how many remained in the pond? What about after you throw some back in?
This was the yummiest math activity we’ve ever done. I know this because my son said, “I like to eat the fishing poles, Mom.” HA!
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In this article, we’ll be looking at the focus or object of logical analysis called arguments. You’ll learn how arguments are structured and the components that make up arguments. In future lessons, you’ll learn how to construct arguments and practice on your own.
Every science has a focal point or object of its study and the object of logic is arguments. Put another way, arguments are the way we structure our thinking.
We use the word argument in every day usage to usually mean a verbal fight. If you get in an argument with a friend, co-worker or family member, it usually means that you have some disagreement and you’re talking (or yelling) about your position and how it differs from the person you’re arguing with.
In logic, an argument takes on a much more specific purpose and has a formal structure. Specifically, an argument is a structured set of sentences designed to convince someone of something. The structure is very important. It’s so important in fact that logicians have given names to the parts of an argument. So here is a textbook definition of an argument: | <urn:uuid:6fa3cd8f-e197-478f-8b38-d3e8f318fb03> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://gradevision.in/introduction-to-logic-arguments/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.928526 | 241 | 4.375 | 4 |
Bianca Capello, Capello also spelled Cappello, (born 1548, Venice [Italy]—died Oct. 20, 1587, Poggio, near Florence), Venetian noblewoman, renowned for her beauty and intelligence, whose court intrigues were the scandal of her time.
Against the will of her family, Bianca ran off and married a young Florentine named Pietro Buonaventuri. She soon became the mistress of Francesco I de’ Medici, at first secretly and then openly after the murder of her husband (1569). She succeeded in marrying Francesco (1578) by means of a bizarre plot in which she feigned a pregnancy and presented him the baby of a common woman as her own son.
Her conduct and machinations aroused much enmity at the Florentine court, especially that of the powerful Cardinal Ferdinando I de’ Medici, brother of Francesco. Bianca and Francesco fell ill at Poggio and died within a day of each other; they may have been poisoned with the consent of Ferdinando. | <urn:uuid:e19cb00d-b19b-4173-819f-c8c88ef476fc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bianca-Capello | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.971499 | 232 | 2.390625 | 2 |
Summarize the End Of America 2008 Full Film
Summarize the End Of America 2008 Full Film. Write the paper in three parts, The first part should include summary of the film, second part ought to include three assertions, facts and statements made by the film. Finally, the writer should update his facts, assertions and statements from the documentary by stating if they still occur in the current society. Therefore, the research should be 3 pages, with word count ranging between 825 and 900. Please redo the work adhering to the clients instructions.
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What is Cloud Computing?
Simply put, cloud computing is the delivery of sought-after computing services, such as applications to storage and processing power, mostly over the internet. Instead of owning computing setup or data hubs, businesses can rent access to things like applications to storage from an internet provider. One advantage of employing cloud computing services is that businesses can avoid the upfront costs and complexity of maintaining their own IT infrastructure by just paying for what they use, when they use it. Cloud computing service providers, on the other hand, can benefit from significant economies of scale by providing the same services to a wide range of consumers.
Cloud security is a collection of tactics and controls that work together to protect cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure. While formulating verification rules for specific people and devices, these security procedures are designed to protect cloud data, support supervisory compliance, and preserve customers’ privacy. Cloud security can be tailored to the specific needs of the company, from access validation to traffic sorting. Furthermore, because these rules can be created and managed in one location, administration costs are decreased, and IT teams are free to focus on other aspects of the business. The business owner and the solution provider should share responsibilities for implementing cloud security processes.
6 biggest threats to cloud computing
Businesses to be aware of cyber threats, and should therefore enlist the support of leading cybersecurity services to counter this problem. Here are the top threats to cloud computing:
- Data breaches
A data breach can be the primary goal of an attack in which sensitive information such as health, financial, personal identity, academic, and other related data is viewed, stolen, or exploited by an unauthorized user. Data protection can be evaluated throughout design and run time to solve the problem. As a result, businesses must restrict data access while nevertheless adhering to industry norms and conformity.
- Insufficient identity, credential and access management
Insufficient security of credentials may result in security threats. Unauthorized users are likely to view, alter, or delete data. Contractors, third-party users, and employees should all be aware of security and its different components in order to combat this threat. In order to detect breaches, firms must also recognize and access rights.
- Insecure interfaces and APIs
Software user interfaces (SUIs) and application programming interfaces (APIs) are frequently offered by customers and third-party users. Unauthorized users may gain access to these APIs or credentials, allowing them to send material, obtain authorizations, and log data. The problem can be solved by employing API frameworks and a robust security paradigm for software interfaces.
- System weakness
Security breaches may occur as a result of exploitable viruses in applications that stay on a system, letting a hacker get access to sensitive data or disrupt service operations. This problem can be solved if organizations monitor data evaluations and system disclosure, or deconstruction, on a regular basis. It’s also critical to check the quality and integrity of systems and services on a regular basis.
- Account or service hijacking
Account or service hijacking can be carried out to gain access and misuse extremely privileged accounts. Attack systems like deception, phishing, and abuse of software susceptibility are conducted typically using the stolen passwords. The problem can be remedied by utilizing strong two-factor verification methods where possible.
- Wicked insider
With little or no danger of detection, a malicious intruder can gain access to the system administrator’s sensitive data or even gain control over internet services at a higher level. A wicked insider can harm a company’s brand while also causing financial damage. To meet this challenge, it’s critical that businesses understand the techniques used by internet service providers. Organizations should standardize their practices and implement technology that scans for misconfigured resources on a regular basis and detect unusual activity in real-time.
Given the current state of the cyber world, stopping hackers from carrying out their criminal actions and launching cyberattacks is nearly impossible. However, most of these attacks may be avoided if businesses take the necessary precautions, such as hiring the help of best-in-class cybersecurity firms. Companies should have secure and elegant hardware that is password-protected and backed up by two-factor authentication. It’s critical that you don’t overlook the need of protecting your physical storage discs; otherwise, hackers or anybody else could steal your company’s sensitive data.
While cloud computing has greatly facilitated the sharing of information and resources, it has also resulted in some grave security concerns. Cloud computing is expected to be a difficult force since it will affect how technology is deployed and used. The cloud, like mainframes, minicomputers, PCs, servers, smart phones, and other technologies that have changed the world, could be a force to be reckoned with in the future. | <urn:uuid:704b51c9-52e7-4742-9f61-a1c84ce9e423> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://diggiweb.com/ways-to-protect-your-cloud/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.928494 | 990 | 2.953125 | 3 |
There have been scandals of child sexual abuses over the past fifteen years which opened a dramatic crisis among the Catholic faithful, turning the spotlight on a terrible plague and undermining the credibility of the Catholic Church itself.
The scandal came to light in 2001 in the Archdiocese of Boston (USA) thanks to the complaints and the Boston Globe journalist called “Il Caso Spotlight” (The Spotlight case). After the inquiry, about seventy priests were accused of abuses committed over the course of several decades in Boston. In other countries such as Ireland, Australia, Chile, dramatic fronts have been opened up against priests and religious about this scourge caused by men from 2001 to today. Even other nations, though in a minor tone, have been touched by the wickedness of the sacred ministers.
Sexual abuse within the Church has opened up more reflections. The first issue we face is related to the formation of candidates for the priesthood and the ongoing formation of the priests themselves. The second question he has dealt with is the relationship between civil and canonical justice.
Unfortunately, paedophilia is not a new problem in the society, nor can it be said that it affects only the Church (even if this is not excusable). The history of humanity is marked by this crime. The paedophile conceives the other as a sexual object. The lack of meaningful relationships is filled with a need that turns into sexual domination, justified by disordered affection.
Today we run the risk, as are many mass media or power lobbies in search of Pharaonic compensation, to criminalize all educational institutions including Catholic ones in a special way. In the church there are paedophiles, but we cannot say that all priests or religious are paedophiles. Paedophiles must be dismissed, relieved of their ecclesial duties and also judged in civil proceedings.
In a dramatic way, two Pontiffs, in their letters, denounced the paedophilia scandal and took unprecedented measures. Pope Benedict XVI, with a letter addressed in 2010 to the Catholics of Ireland, demanded penance and protection in the future towards the little ones; the second letter is from Pope Francis to the bishops of Chile, where he refers to “many victims of serious abuses of conscience and power” and to “sexual abuse committed against minors by several consecrated persons in your country, who were denied at the time and who have stolen their innocence”. The same mass discharge of the Chilean hierarchy is a unique fact in the Church that will have consequences over the next decades on the whole governance of the Catholic Church.
The Holy See is fighting with all its strength this scourge by lifting from its responsibilities all those who have stained this crime and forcefully intervening in the structures of power and educational fallacy to protect the weakest. Will the civil society be able to carry out the same process with its structures of power and education? Not enough to denounce the abuser but also build a mentality that always protects the weakest from the abuses of the strongest.
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Currently, it is estimated that an average middle-income family in the United States can expect to spend about $245,000 over 18 years to raise a child. This is from the Department of Agriculture’s annual “Cost of Raising a Child” report.
1. If you adjust for inflation, how much more will an average middle-income family in the United States spend on each child?
2. What are the two largest costs and approximately how many dollars are each? Discuss whether these are fixed, mixed or variable costs and give examples.
3. How much less do larger families, those with three or more children, spend per child than families with two children, (a) in percentage, (b) in current dollars, (c) in inflated dollars?
Krasny, R. (2014). Cost of raising a child in U.S. tops $245,000, USDA says. Reuters.com, Aug. 18 (Retrievable online at http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/18/us-usa-economy-children-idUSKBN0GI1DJ20140818) | <urn:uuid:7d918367-3e01-4e5a-a024-691a3dbc29ec> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wileyaccountingupdates.com/2014/08/18/an-expensive-proposition/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.923012 | 248 | 2.796875 | 3 |
A $2.7 million multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional NSF-Frontiers of Earth Science grant has been awarded to a team led by Carnegie’s Lara Wagner to study an active flat slab in Colombia. A flat slab is produced when a tectonic plate descends to depths of about 30 to 60 miles (~50-100 km) then flattens and travels horizontally for hundreds of miles before descending farther into Earth’s mantle. Flat slabs are unlike standard subduction, in which a tectonic plate descends more steeply beneath another plate directly into the Earth.
Because flat slabs travel horizontally directly beneath the overriding continents for hundreds of miles, they have more extensive effects on the continental crust including mountain building far from plate boundaries, ore formation, and geochemical modifications that can affect the long-term stability of the overriding plate. Furthermore, large earthquakes within flat slabs, such as the Magnitude 7.1 Mexico City earthquake that occurred in 2017 or the Magnitude 8 earthquake in Peru that occurred this May can cause extensive damage far from plate boundaries, where earthquakes are uncommon and local communities are therefore less prepared.
Unlike previously studied flat slabs, the Colombian flat slab has broken into two parts, one of which has recently sunk back down into the mantle to resume a normal subduction geometry. By comparing the still-existing flat slab region to the recently foundered flat slab region, the researchers will be able to study the initial migration and cessation of volcanism, the development of modern analogues to the Rocky Mountains called basement cored uplifts, the formation of ore deposits, and ultimately the return to normal arc volcanism—the complete flat slab cycle.
The coordinated multi-disciplinary approach, with co-principal investigators Brian Horton and Thorsten Becker at the University of Texas-Austin and Christy Till at Arizona State University includes funding for a 70-station, 2-year seismic deployment across much of central Colombia. The grant has a major education and outreach component to be led by the Carnegie Academy for Science Education (CASE). Teachers from Washington, D.C., Austin, and Phoenix will go into the field, which will help them prepare bilingual educational lesson plans, multimedia, and web materials on the Earth sciences.
For more information contact Carnegie’s Lara Wagner: email@example.com
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Providence House aims to strengthen family life and dignity by offering a program that allows mothers and their children to transition out of homelessness and into self-sufficiency.
They are not chronically homeless, rather they are the situationally homeless, who lack the long-term support necessary to acquire the assets foundational to re-establishing their families. They are motivated and ready to work hard for the changes they desire. They are homeless due to unexpected hardships including loss of full-time employment, the ending of a relationship, or domestic violence.
The two-year accountability program not only encourages the development of self-efficacy, but it also provides women and their children with resources that they need to become independent. By working one-on-one with a Case Manager weekly, each participant in the program graduates from the two-year program with goals that lead to long-term stability and independence.
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The Biggest Challenge
Casey is seated at his desk reviewing his human resource strategic plan when Lily walks in, obviously upset. Her facial expressions show she is upset, and after she enters, she crosses her arms while standing in front of Casey’s desk. Casey thinks Lily is a very hard worker and does an excellent job managing people as the manager of her marketing department. Lately, she has been having trouble with some of her employees.
“Casey,” she says, “I really need to vent. Can I sit down and talk with you?” Casey offers Lily a seat and she sits down. She tells Casey that Sam, a marketing manager, made snide and underhanded comments during a meeting this morning. “For example, when I asked the status on one of our projects, Sam said snidely, ‘Why don’t you ask one of your marketing assistants? They are doing such a great job, after all.’ I suspect he is upset with something I wrote on my blog last week. As you know, I started the blog to continually let employees know of changes in the department and to provide feedback. In last week’s blog, I wrote about what a great job the marketing assistants are doing in my department.”
Lily goes on, “So I pulled him aside after the meeting and asked him about his comment. He said that he was upset that I had given feedback to the marketing assistants because he feels that as their manager, it is his job to do that. He felt I had stepped on his toes and the toes of other marketing managers.”
Casey thinks about the situation and asks Lily if she apologized. Lily responds, “I didn’t feel like I needed to. I do think the marketing assistants are doing a good job, and I don’t need to apologize for mentioning that. I am just trying to raise morale among them. You know, two marketing assistants have quit in the last three months.”
Casey leans back in his chair and gives some thought as to how to advise Lily. He suggests that Lily speak with Sam directly (not via e-mail) and tell him that her intention was only positive and not meant to be harmful, and see what happens. Lily thinks about that and says she will try to see Sam later today. When she leaves, Casey sits back and thinks about how communication is one of the biggest challenges in any job, but especially in human resources. | <urn:uuid:2cd8b777-3cd3-4190-8101-c8aa4db048b7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Book%3A_Beginning_Management_of_Human_Resources/09%3A_Successful_Employee_Communication/9.01%3A_Introduction | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.990227 | 519 | 1.71875 | 2 |
So said Joni Mitchell, some years ago. The same thought was echoed by Chrissie Hynde, when she wrote, My pretty countryside had been paved down the middle, by a government that had no pride. The farms of Ohio had been replaced by shopping malls.
Travel/transportation is another technology which has advanced greatly over the last couple of centuries, and especially the last 50 or 60 years. Some will say that’s a good thing. Some will claim it’s necessary. It has definitely opened up North America, and Americans’ social eyes, but old guys like me still miss the old days a bit, even if they weren’t “good.”
Travel used to be difficult and time-consuming. BrainRants can rant about taking 36 hours to get from Afghanistan to Kansas, but it’s not too long ago that it would have taken 36 days, and before that, 36 weeks. I’m reading a series of books about a Virginia town, transported back to 1632 Germany. In those days not many people travelled more than 20 miles from where they were born. The Americans found travel particularly difficult, because of what they had been used to.
Twenty miles was about as far as you could go in one day. The word journey comes from the French word, journée, a day’s work or travel. Most people had to walk. A lucky few had riding horses, somewhat faster and less tiring, but not terribly comfortable. Merchants and the like had wagons, but roads were rutted, pot-holed, and often muddy, and wagons had no shock absorbers. It was rough on the butt and back.
The Romans built a bunch of good roads which lasted, but were still hard on the feet and spines of travellers. It was not until the 1880s that the idea of mixing tar or asphalt with sand and small stones allowed the construction of “permanent”, smooth roads, and speeds and personal comfort to increase.
Even a hundred years ago, most freight and passengers moved around the country on trains. The U.S. has maintained a lot of track, but sadly, much of Canada’s has been torn up. Both countries now rely heavily on motorised vehicles. To serve them, roads and parking areas have burgeoned. The big, multi-lane highways are fenced off, preventing both humans and animals from crossing. You can’t get on, and you can’t get off. They’re finally getting smart, and building animal overpasses on the Trans-Canada Highway in a couple of the big National parks
In the areas of Michigan where I’ve driven, instead of blacktop, they’ve built their roads from poured concrete. Concrete expands and contracts differently from asphalt. It is laid down in 50-foot sections, with rubberized joints between them. This creates a most annoying tick, tick, tick, as you drive over them, almost like the steel wheels of the old trains. The concrete lasts longer than asphalt, but when it does need repair, pouring concrete into a pothole is more difficult, it takes longer to set, and the repair falls apart faster than blacktop.
The American Interstates, and Ontario’s 400-series highways didn’t come into existence until the mid-60s. As a child, about 1950, I hadn’t even visited the little neighboring town, 5 miles away, and my Father took us to Niagara Falls on vacation. Nowadays, it’s a four-hour, 200 mile trip. Back then it took most of a day; even paved roads were only 2-lanes, they ran into and out of every little town, signage was poor, or non-existent. I don’t know how Dad managed to find the place.
We rented a little cabin for an overnight stay. Dad was paranoid enough, that he put his wallet under his pillow. The next day we crossed the border to visit some relatives in upstate New York. It wasn’t until Dad tried to buy some gas for the trip back, that he realized his wallet was missing. Two adults, and two little kids got into the States without a shred of I.D., almost no money, and not a bit of fuss raised. Imagine trying that at the border today. The owner of the cabins was holding the wallet when we got back. An honest cleaning lady had turned it in.
If only roads went only where very little grows. Sadly, that is not the case. Here in Southern Ontario, and many other places, 10 and 12 lane super-roads are eating up hundreds of square miles of the best farmland in the world. Recharge areas for underground aquifers which supply drinking water to our cities are being paved over for roads and parking lots. All that black paving sucks up the heat of the sun, making cities up to five degrees C. hotter than the surrounding countryside.
As a small-town boy, I appreciate the ability to get to interesting places quickly and easily. I like having all the conveniences that a city can provide, but there are an increasing number of times I wish we could go back to a simpler, more pastoral time. Do any of you feel the same way? Residents of Newfoundland need not reply. Void where society is already 50 years behind the times. | <urn:uuid:5c2637eb-d15c-4dd9-b7bd-8b5bbf82d73b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://archonsden.wordpress.com/2013/08/31/they-paved-paradise/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.978956 | 1,122 | 2.296875 | 2 |
What makes a story worth telling, and what compels others to listen? In this creative nonfiction workshop, we will explore answers to these questions through four primary means: reading creative nonfiction, reflecting on your travels, writing about your experiences, and revising your compositions. Reading creative nonfiction—both model texts and also your peers’ prose—is a foundational step in the process of discovering what makes factual stories effective and engaging. You will learn how some exemplary writers have narrativized their lived experiences through travel writing, episodic essays, and memoir. Then, in light of your Semester at Sea journey, you will try your hand at these genres, drawing on literary elements such as setting, characterization, description, dialogue, conflict, and resolution to capture your own lived experiences in vivid detail. Reviewing your peers’ drafts and workshopping your works-in-progress will provide ample opportunity for thoughtful consideration of structure, voice, and style as well as preparation for an in-class presentation of one of your revised pieces. By semester’s end, you will have produced a travel narrative, an episodic essay, and a short memoir reflective of your intercontinental voyage.
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Identities and Resilience in Times of Enhanced Nationalisms: Perspectives from Finland and the UK
25th October 2019 : 11:30 - 17:00
Research Group: Philosophy, Religion and Education
Speaker: Ann Phoenix, UCL Institute of Education; Essi Viding, University College, London; Quassim Cassam, Warwick University; Masooda Bano, University of Oxford; Arto Kallioniemi, University of Helsinki
Location: Department of Education, Seminar Rooms G/H
A bilateral Finland-UK symposium on the role of education in addressing societal polarization funded by the Finnish Institute London, and part of the conveners’ Academy of Finland research grant ‘Growing up radical? The role of educational institutions in guiding young people’s worldview construction’
This symposium aims to offer some critical multi-disciplinary analyses of these geopolitical complexities by focusing on young people’s values and worldviews constructions. With particular regard, then, to impacts on the identity construction of children and youth residing in Europe, the symposium and the research team have specific interests in developing new multi-disciplinary framings of knowledge and understanding of: (1) how school and teacher education contributes to creating and or ameliorating those societal tensions that for some young people may lead to the development of extremist worldviews; (2) community contexts and their role in developing self-knowledge, identity, resilience and approaches to risk amongst young people; (3) critical conceptual interrogation of ‘extremism’, ‘radicalisation’, ‘resilience’, ‘identity’, ‘worldview’.
Numbers for this event are strictly limited, to ensure a place at the symposium advance booking and registration must be made to Liam Gearon at firstname.lastname@example.org
A reception will follow from 17.30 at Harris Manchester College, hosted by Professor Jane Shaw, Principal of Harris Manchester College and Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford
About the speakers
Professor Ann Phoenix is a Professor of Psychosocial Studies at UCL Institute of Education
Professor Essi Viding is a Professor of Development Psychopathology at the Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London
Professor Quassim Cassam is a Professor of Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Warwick University
Professor Masooda Bano is a Professor of Development Studies at the Department of International Development, University of Oxford
Professor Arto Kallioniemi is a Professor of Religious Education at the University of Helsinki, and UNESCO Chair on Values, Dialogue and Human Rights
Dr Saija Benjamin, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki
Dr Pia-Maria Niemi, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki
About The Department of Education
In 2019, the University of Oxford’s Department of Education celebrates the 100th year since the passing of a statute creating what was known in 1919 as the University Department for the Training of Teachers. To celebrate our centenary a year-long series of activities will be delivered to address some of the department’s top initiatives for 2019, answer some of the big questions facing education today and to reveal the advancements the department has made to the study of and research in the field of education. Join us as we mark our 100th year and discover more about our anniversary here.
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Dubai: Doctors in the UAE are advising residents to get rid of their vaccine fatigue in the wake of the pandemic and go for the flu shot to protect themselves from influenza.
Dr Leena Kapoor, specialist internal medicine, Prime Medical Centre, Al Barsha, explained: “The flu season usually peaks in December and January and continues until April. Taking vaccination for flu prepares the immune system. Every year, a new updated batch of vaccines is introduced for flu, which is tweaked to include protection against the prevalent strains. While these shots effectively prevent flu, it is also a good way to keep one’s immunity strong. In older people or those with comorbidities, getting flu can further weaken their immunity. A severe flu can cause chest infections.”
Take flu shots simultaneously with COVID-19 vaccine
Doctors say the flu shots can be taken simultaneously with COVID-19 vaccination. Dr Kapoor added: “According to CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines, it is absolutely safe to take flu vaccines even while you are getting vaccinated for COVID-19. You can take the flu shot the same day on different arms, along with the COVID-19 shot. If that is a problem, then one can also take it with a one-week or a couple of days’ gap, but it is important that people do not get vaccine fatigue and skip their flu shot.”
Prevention is always better than cure and the best way to ward off the flu virus is to maintain a strong immune system. Dr Ritu Manchanda, homoeopath with the German Medical Centre (GMC), Dubai, said: “The bottom line for good health is strong immunity. Our immunity in simple terms is our body’s coping mechanism in the face of any external threat. There are immune cells that adapt to fight back an invasion by external viruses.
"Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with nutritionally balanced food, proper hydration, eight hours of restful sleep and regular exercise helps strengthen our immunity.”
Curative impact of plant-based medicines
Dr Manchanda who practises curative and preventive care with homoeopathic medicines feels it works best in the case of children and seniors. “Homoeopathic medicines have excellent preventative and curative results in case of Influenza. Parents are often wary of putting their children on antibiotics. So preventive care with homoeopathy is very effective.”
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Hoverboards have become all the rage with individuals buying them worldwide plus they marketed like hot cakes in the holidays. Whilst they acquired immense popularity there are also safety concerns with individuals claiming that they explode because of the lithium ion batteries and unstable power control amounts. But reputed brands have taken appropriate measures to make certain appropriate security degrees of the products here is everything you need to know about this enigmatic ‘toy’ and check for yourself exactly how these interesting playthings work and if you should receive them.
The fundamental basic principle for the working of a hoverboard is they have structures that pivot inside the middle and also the electrical engines and detectors which can be contained in the wheels. You can find tilt angles, gyroscopes and other sensors that ensure the hoverboard is upright at all times and you will not need to bother about dropping lower at all. You can find changes which can be provided below each footpad and they also get triggered through the feet’s motion which can be supervised by infrared Directed sensors that send signals dependant upon the status of the ft. As long as you keep the feet level it does not move but as you low fat forward the engines will get a signal that the person piloting it wants to move and the motherboard immediately turns on the motors as well as the hoverboard becomes transferring whichever direction you aviator it towards. There is a lot of possible inside the technologies and we can get hoverboards to come with a lot more sophisticated functions and sensors. All the tires get their own sensors plus they are impartial of each other so that you can move around in circles and maneuver your self just how you will want.
The best way to determine high quality hoverboards?
Should you take the time to go through the minute specifications of those hoverboards from your top of the line brand names you will notice that high-quality types have all types of accreditations like CC, FCC and RoHS. Good businesses always great higher-quality batteries from well-known producers which can be safe to use and also have absolutely no way of exploding throughout usage unless there is certainly some damage completed externally or internally. Another thing that you need to bear in mind when riding is you should make use of the official charger that comes with the product to make certain optimum durability of your hoverboard and it will also prevent any type of damage to rsxpox battery power. High-quality hoverboards will never ever overheat and that is certainly what makes them stand above inexpensive variants. You are able to journey them for hours without the difficulties. When you are buying a hoverboard ensure that you check the specs completely to ensure you are receiving a product that is certainly safe to use and you will definitely not have any issues in any way.
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What Is an ICO in Cryptocurrency?
ICO is quick for Initial Coin Presenting. When launching a new cryptocurrency or crypto-token, the builders offer you traders a confined range of units in exchange for other important crypto cash this sort of as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
ICOs are awesome tools for promptly raining development money to help new cryptocurrencies. The tokens supplied throughout an ICO can be sold and traded on cryptocurrency exchanges, assuming there is sufficient desire for them.
The Ethereum ICO is just one of the most notable successes and the recognition of Initial Coin Choices is rising as we converse.
A short record of ICOs
Ripple is likely the to start with cryptocurrency dispersed by way of an ICO. At the start of 2013, Ripple Labs commenced to produce the Ripple payment technique and generated roughly 100 billion XRP tokens. These had been bought by an ICO to fund Ripple’s platform improvement.
Mastercoin is one more cryptocurrency that has sold a several million tokens for Bitcoin through an ICO, also in 2013. Mastercoin aimed to tokenize Bitcoin transactions and execute intelligent contracts by developing a new layer on prime of the current Bitcoin code.
Of class, there are other cryptocurrencies that have been properly funded through ICOs. Back in 2016, Lisk gathered somewhere around $5 million for the duration of their Preliminary Coin Offering.
Nevertheless, Ethereum’s ICO that took put in 2014 is almost certainly the most distinguished a single so considerably. In the course of their ICO, the Ethereum Foundation offered ETH for .0005 Bitcoin each, boosting virtually $twenty million. With Ethereum harnessing the electricity of clever contracts, it paved the way for the up coming technology of Original Coin Offerings.
Ethereum’s ICO, a recipe for accomplishment
Ethereum’s sensible contracts method has implemented the ERC20 protocol common that sets the core procedures for making other compliant tokens which can be transacted on Ethereum’s blockchain. This permitted many others to create their own tokens, compliant with the ERC20 conventional that can be traded for ETH straight on Ethereum’s community.
The DAO is a notable example of efficiently using Ethereum’s good contracts. The expense firm elevated $100 million worthy of of ETH and the traders acquired in exchange DAO tokens permitting them to take part in the governance of the system. Unfortunately, the DAO failed immediately after it was hacked.
Ethereum’s ICO and their ERC20 protocol have outlined the most up-to-date era of crowdfunding blockchain-primarily based assignments via Initial Coin Offerings.
It also produced it very uncomplicated to spend in other ERC20 tokens. You basically transfer ETH, paste the contract in your wallet and the new tokens will exhibit up in your account so you can use them on the other hand you you should.
Of course, not all cryptocurrencies have ERC20 tokens dwelling on Ethereum ‘s network but really much any new blockchain-centered undertaking can start an First Coin Presenting.
The authorized point out of ICOs
When it comes to the legality of ICOs, it is a bit of a jungle out there. In idea, tokens are bought as digital items, not money belongings. Most jurisdictions haven’t regulated ICOs yet so assuming the founders have a seasoned attorney on their team, the total course of action should be paperless.
Even so, www.noveltiescrypto.com have grow to be knowledgeable of ICOs and are already doing work on regulating them in a related way to profits of shares and securities.
Back in December 2017, the U.S. Securities And Trade Fee (SEC) classified ICO tokens as securities. In other words, the SEC was getting ready to halt ICOs they take into account to be deceptive investors.
There are some conditions in which the token is just a utility token. This indicates the proprietor can simply just use it to access a sure community or protocol in which case they may well not be defined as a monetary safety. Even so, equity tokens whose reason is to recognize in worth are very shut to the idea of protection. Fact be informed, most token buys are produced precisely for expense reasons.
Even with the endeavours of regulators, ICOs are nonetheless lingering in a grey legal region and right until a clearer set of restrictions is imposed business people will try to reward from Initial Coin Offerings.
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Master of Business Administration
This course is available to study as an Online Course.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) course offered by Lincoln University College (LUC) focuses on the development of the self-reflective mindset, the analytic mindset, the collaborative mindset, the worldly mindset and the action mindset of the graduates.
The MBA course is designed for mid-career professionals, whose careers and management responsibilities transcend a single functional specialty and require a broad array of specialized knowledge and skills. The emphasis of this interdisciplinary, integrated and applied program is on the significant organizational as well as management processes of the public or private institutions doing business on a global scale.
For successful completion of Masters degree in LUC, each candidate should publish minimum of Two research articles in scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.
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Day One, March 5
The world has a fever. A fever for blockchain. But that’s not the only infectious substance in the room. The spectre of the spiralling Coronavirus crisis looms large over today’s conference in the United Kingdom. London has sold out of hand sanitizer and some of blockchain’s biggest names are fist-bumping and elbow-tapping at London Blockchain Week to avoid hand contact.
Although the summit is about extolling the virtues of blockchain, coronavirus is the elephant in the room. And there’s certainly room for an elephant in the cavernous main hall of 8 Northumberland Avenue, in the beating heart of the U.K. capital, with many of the speakers subject to travel bans or self-isolation.
But organisers of the event are taking a rosy view of a grim situation, and that’s not only due to the intense pink neon lighting that illuminates the venue. Organizer Dr. Jane Thomason kicked off the blockchain bonanza by acknowledging the impact of coronavirus on the event:
‘We’ve had a lot of dropouts, a lot of our international speakers haven’t been able to make it. No one knows what’s going on but you need to wash your hands a lot and don’t sneeze on anyone!”
Blockchain is changing finance and our online reality
Founder and CEO of Outlier Ventures Jamie Burke, opened proceedings by ribbing the audience about the fact they were even there in the first place, “I wondered who’d be stupid enough to come to a conference now. I didn’t have a choice!” he said.
Burke spoke passionately about the potential for blockchain to bring about Web 3.0, a new phase in which advanced machine learning fundamentally changes the way in which the internet functions.
Burke told the audience that blockchain can alter the way that predatory platforms use our data, often without consent. “Sovereign software restores the world,” Burke said, adding that Web 3.0 could see a “Cambrian explosion of machine learning,” in which users would experience a new internet framework where it was possible to “bring your own data.”
He doesn’t think we will have to wait long to see big changes: “Sovereign identity will be the thing this year to catalyse web 3.0,” he said.
The industry can’t rest on its laurels
You might expect a blockchain conference to be full of slavish boosterism, but London Blockchain Week included some pointed criticisms. While crypto media often gives the impression that nothing stands in the way of blockchain technology, some heavy-hitters in today’s conference were cautious about how much impact crypto and blockchain will have in the short term.
Parim Solutions Pty Managing Director Joanne Thornton said that despite the progress that has been made, there was still a long way to go before wholesale investors are ready to get involved in a meaningful way:
“Wholesale investors require regulatory certainty and a high degree of liquidity. There isn’t sufficient liquidity, and a lot of evolution is required for the majority of wholesale investors to be involved in that space.”
Swen Werner, Managing Director of State Street, echoed Thornton’s reservations about the lack of a concrete regulatory framework and insufficient liquidity. Rockaway Capital managing partner Viktor Ficher added: “Liquidity is still the endgame that we are trying to reach. The biggest point is the lack of good assets to invest in.”
DeFi needs more work
DeFi, or decentralized finance, is fast becoming one of the buzzwords of 2020. But speakers today were split over the issue. Jonathan Dunsmoor, founder and principal of Dunsmoor Law, P.C., asked the audience how many of them had a digital wallet and suggested the fact that nearly half did not as evidence there’s still much more work to be done for DeFi to become a reality.
Not one to mince words, Dunsmoor was the enfant terrible of the day, stating that digital currencies are an unsuitable basis for DeFi due to their volatility. Dunsmoor’s provocative statements drew criticism from the crowd, with one attendee bellowing “Bull—-”.
Daniel Coheur, COO of Luxembourg-based Tokeny, criticised the term ‘DeFi ‘and argued the direction the burgeoning industry was going in was toxic for growth:
“I think we should stop talking about DeFi. What we do is centralized finance on a decentralized network. What we must avoid is fragmentation. This market will never grow if we start building silos. We need something standardized because it is killing the market. We need critical mass.”
Francesco Roda, Chief Risk Officer at Koine, agreed. “There are so many different initiatives taking place,” she said. “Interoperability is the key element for adoption. We should have critical mass on one particular standard.
For now, it seems the conference will soldier on despite the impact Coronavirus has had. But since I sat down to write this update, the UK has announced its first death from Covid-19. The day’s first speaker Jamie Burke, had ended on a morbid note, telling attendees he would “try and see you next year, no guarantees on that.”
My next update from London Blockchain Week is due tomorrow. Let’s see how that pans out.
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Invasion of Ukraine highlights nation’s unpreparedness for crisis
Nikkei staff writers
TOKYO — Subways in Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv stopped operations following the launch of attacks by Russian troops. Stations, as deep as 105 meters underground, became temporary bomb shelters as citizens brought in blankets and tents to protect themselves from Russia’s threat of nuclear attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with CNN that “all of the countries of the world” should be prepared for the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could use nuclear weapons in his war on Ukraine.
The war has shown the international community that any country can suddenly become a field of battle. Japan, located next to Russia, China and North Korea, is no exception.
Subway systems in Japan are among the most advanced in the world, and people ride them more often than in most other countries. The systems are still growing, and in many major cities are connected to underground shopping malls, maximizing the use of space in crowded urban areas. But whether Japanese can use them as shelters is open to question.
Most subway stations in Japan are unsuitable as shelters because they lie at a shallow depth. “Tokyo has only a limited number of facilities that can be safe shelters, such as stations on the Toei Oedo Line that lie more than 40 meters underground,” said Mitsuru Fukuda, professor of risk management at Nihon University.
Facilities designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for use as shelters in case Japan is attacked include no subway stations. Although some other local governments, such as the prefecture of Osaka, do include subway stations among their designated shelters, none are deeper than 30 meters. In short, Japan does not have subways running as deep under the ground as those in Ukraine.
In the 2017 election for the House of Representatives, the governing Liberal Democratic Party adopted the first-ever campaign pledge to “secure emergency shelters by making use of existing underground space in addition to the reinforcement of underground shelters.” But momentum toward the prompt construction of underground facilities resistant to blasts from nuclear and other explosions has failed to grow.
There were 51,994 robust concrete facilities for temporary emergency evacuation across Japan as of April 2021, according to the Cabinet Secretariat. They included only 1,278 subway stations and other underground facilities. In the capital’s Shinjuku Ward, which contains the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the Ministry of Defense and many other key offices staffed with a large number of workers, there are no underground escape facilities.
The lack of preparedness is not limited to evacuation facilities. Although in 2017, 29 local governments started drills for the evacuation of residents in case of a missile attack from North Korea, no drills have been held since June 2018, on the grounds that the summit meeting between South and North Korea that year has eased the crisis.
Yet now, four years later, North Korea again is repeatedly test-firing missiles. China has continued its military buildup and, according to the U.S. Department of Defense, now possesses more than 1,250 medium-range ballistic missiles. The Japanese government on April 15 announced the resumption of evacuation drills for the first time in four years but has yet to decide when to conduct them.
There also are concerns from a legal standpoint. What could Japan do, for example, if faced with precursors to war like those observed before Russia launched attacks on Ukraine? In the event of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, it is highly likely that Chinese forces would mass in waters near Taiwan and that the U.S. would dispatch troops to surrounding areas on a large scale.
In such a case, the maneuvering of U.S. troops in Japan would be restricted by the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement. Many officials in the Japanese government consider that American military planes can use commercial airports for takeoff and landing, but it is difficult to interpret the accord as permitting the U.S. to use commercial airports as bases.
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces are allowed to provide logistic support to the U.S. military only if a situation is recognized as directly threatening Japan’s peace and security — a possible armed attack on Japan — in accordance with security-related laws. But such support would be difficult to justify at a stage when U.S. and Chinese forces were just beginning to gather.
Is it possible for Japan to exercise the right to collective self-defense with other nations? Legally, doing so must meet the standard that Japan is in an “existential” crisis in which an armed attack against “a foreign state that is in a close relationship with Japan” threatens Japan’s survival. If, therefore, the U.S. is attacked by China, Japan may be able to exercise this right.
But it is a different matter whether Japan could exercise the right if Taiwan were attacked. Beijing treats Taiwan as part of mainland China under its “One China” principle, and Japan does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state.
The legal underpinnings to, for instance, evacuate residents from the islands of Sakishima, which might be enmeshed in a Taiwan emergency, are also unsolid. The civil protection law, which allows the mandatory evacuation of citizens through restrictions on certain private rights invoked by the central and local governments, is applicable only when an armed attack is expected. Recent events have also underscored how Japan has no law allowing for the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine in significant numbers.
“Japan’s system of law is unable to catch up with changes in international environments and forms of warfare,” said Kiyofumi Iwata, a former chief of staff of the Ground Self-Defense Force, noting delays in legal preparedness for electronic and cyber warfare.
Deliberations on military affairs have been somewhat taboo in postwar Japan. The Japan Socialist Party, which long was the biggest opposition party, finally recognized the Self-Defense Forces as constitutional 40 years after their establishment. The change of stance became necessary largely because the head of the party, Tomiichi Murayama, became prime minister.
In discussing security, Japan has been traditionally criticized as shutting its eyes on worst-case scenarios and refusing to act until the necessity arises. With the Ukraine crisis having aroused even the possibility of nuclear war, there will be no greater opportunity than now for Japan to advance preparations for an emergency. | <urn:uuid:9f44ce51-d42e-4e31-86f1-7c5387f7008d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://jmh.usembassy.gov/20220502189733/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.965944 | 1,331 | 2.109375 | 2 |
The fact is that integrating solid email etiquette skills in your business communication activities will help to make you a more efficient communicator. Okay, I won’t bold any more “e”s.
Those who you email regularly will no doubt appreciate any effort you make to communicate with clarity. Primarily because you will help to make doing business with you easier. With the added benefit of assisting them to be more efficient as well!
Email and Efficiency
I thought about this recently as I was reviewing my overflowing inbox. I discovered several emails that required I review previous emails before responding. Requests that had already been answered re-asking because they didn’t want to look up previous emails. Also included were a few inquiries that were vague at best.
This caused me to have to dig out my previous replies and resend them to the same individuals. Not sure why they didn’t have their copies.
I also had to reply to some by asking questions for more information. Otherwise I could not answer with confidence.
A couple emails required I weed through previous back and forth threads. I had a hard time figuring out what the Sender was precisely referring to. No clarity to be found.
I thought about how these type of emails make me inefficient. What ran through my mind next? “This will make a great topic for Business Email Etiquette!”
Here are the issues that I took note of this morning. Issues that made both sides spend more time than necessary on their email communications. All of which can easily be resolved with just a little thought and effort.
Quick Email Organization Tips
- Before responding to an email, order your emails by Sender. This will help you see any subsequent emails from that Sender. This allows you to combine into just one reply on the same topic. I hate when I forget to do this myself! I respond to one email to only discover subsequent emails from the same Sender. Emails that negated the email I just responded to. Drat! Minimizing the number of emails is a benefit to everyone involved.
- Consolidate your thoughts and put them in one email using a bulleted list as I am doing here. Sending numerous emails with just one thought, concern or question takes unnecessary time for the Sender to send and the Recipient to have to weed through.
- Down-editing your replies is the sign of a tech savvy skilled communicator. Always remove what is no longer necessary to the conversation. Only leave what you are specifically replying to so the Recipient knows what your comments correspond to.
- Do a quick search in your email program for previous emails that may include the info you are seeking.
- Before assuming that a request was not acknowledged or response received, check your junk or spam folders. Add important contacts to your address book or whitelist to make sure your contact’s emails do not get send to Junk.
- When making a request, be sure to do your best to include all the possible information you believe the other side will need to assist you. By providing all the necessary details and required information, you increase your chances of receiving the response you desire.
Quick Steps to Efficiency
These are just a few issues that stuck out and caused me lost time and efficiency today. Business Email Etiquette serves to assist all involved to be more efficient.
And spend less time tapping away at these keyboards! That then frees us all up to have more time to do our jobs and run our businesses.
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Sri Lanka raises its electricity prices by more than 800% and announces a two-week halt to oil sales in response to the country’s energy crisis, after energy ministers were sent to Russia and Qatar to buy cheap oil while domestic oil reserves are nearly depleted.
The company that monopolizes state electricity sales in Sri Lanka is suffering heavy losses. The announced 835% increase in electricity prices for low-income customers further exacerbates the struggle for survival of Sri Lankans who had previously suffered an economic collapse.
The Sri Lanka Electricity Board (CEB) lost 65 billion rupees in the first quarter. This led to a request to raise the electricity price for end users by 835%, as currently those using less than 30 kilowatts of electricity per month pay 54.27 rupees ($0.15) for electricity, which CEB wants to raise to 507.65 rupees ($1.44).
The chairman of the Sri Lanka Public Utilities Commission acknowledged that most consumers in the country cannot be held responsible for such high costs. He proposed a direct subsidy from the Ministry of Finance to reduce electricity costs to less than half the amount requested by the CEB.
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Ston and Mali Ston are adjacent “blink-and-you’ll-miss-them” towns at the isthmus where Pelješac meets the Croatian mainland less than 1 hr. northwest of Dubrovnik (58km/36 miles). However, both bedroom community Mali Ston and its working-class sister Ston were important strategic locations for the Republic of Dubrovnik, which acquired them in the 14th century. The city-state’s officials then built an amazing system of fortified walls and fortresses that still run up the southern slope of Sveti Mihaljo (St. Michael) Hill behind the town, serving to limit enemy access to the rest of the Pelješac Peninsula in medieval times.
You can climb to a lookout point on the wall via stone stairs. Some sets of stairs are overgrown and only appear to lead up from various streets in town to the top of the wall. These are dead ends, so approach from the right.
The town of Ston is a small area scored with a number of very narrow streets designed to flummox would-be intruders. In addition to the walls, the towns prize their salt pans and oyster beds, which still are active today. Stay for dinner at one of the area’s good restaurants to feast on oysters taken directly from nearby beds and to drink Pelješac’s fine wines. | <urn:uuid:ce805c76-90d6-4853-be28-d1112c6e59f6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.frommers.com/destinations/ston-and-mali-ston | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.963898 | 296 | 2.015625 | 2 |
Home » Spine Conditions » Facet Syndrome » Facet syndrome: risk factors for developing this condition
Facet syndrome occurs when the cartilage that lines the spinal facet joints wears down, causing the joints to become inflamed. This can lead to aches, pains and stiffness as well as the potential for nerve compression that can cause radiating symptoms.
The primary factor associated with facet syndrome is unavoidable — age. While there is still research on what exactly causes facet joint syndrome, the drying out of cartilage that comes with the natural aging process is a main contributor. While no one can prevent getting older, there are other lifestyle-associated risk factors that can negatively affect the health of the spine and increase the chances of developing this condition.
Risk factors for facet syndrome you can avoid
The spine is responsible for supporting the weight of the upper body, which puts a tremendous amount of pressure on spinal anatomy, especially the joints and discs. Anything that adds to the pressure being placed on the spine can speed up the degeneration that leads to conditions like facet syndrome. This can include the following:
- Carrying extra body weight
- Poor posture and improper lifting technique
- Engaging in high-impact sports
- Traumatic injury
- An overly sedentary lifestyle
Additionally, smoking, poor nutrition and excessive alcohol consumption are facet syndrome risk factors because they can decrease blood flow and the replenishment of important nutrients to joint cartilage. If any of these risk factors apply to you, work with your doctor to make the appropriate lifestyle changes that can potentially preventthis condition from developing.
Treatment options for facet syndrome
People who are diagnosed with this condition usually begin with a course of conservative, nonsurgical treatments prescribed by their doctor to manage symptoms. Conservative treatments often include pain medications, hot/cold therapy, physical therapy, massage or other options. In many cases, lifestyle changes such as posture improvement, weight management, quitting smoking and avoiding high-impact activities may also be recommended.
However, if symptoms persist after months of conservative treatment, your physician may recommend spine surgery. If this is your situation, we encourage you to contact USA Spine Care and learn about our safer and effective alternative to traditional open back procedures.^ We provide minimally invasive spine surgery that can treat facet syndrome on an outpatient basis using a less than 1-inch incision and other muscle-sparing techniques.
Learn more by contacting our team today. We are happy to offer a review of your MRI or CT scan at no cost* to determine if you may be a candidate for one of our procedures.
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During the eight-day period between 1-8 July 2020, 4,422 passengers arrived by air and sea in North Cyprus. However, only 1,000 of these people were tourists, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Those involved in the tourism sector have stated that they had gained no benefits from the arrivals so far. They noted that even if all the passengers were tourists staying at hotels, they would still not have full occupancy.
Sales and marketing director of the Merit Hotel in Nicosia, Tugce Unsal, told ‘Yeniduzen’ that the hotel has a capacity of 116 rooms and that only 7 are full. “This situation will continue until there are more flights and crossings from the south,” he added. | <urn:uuid:489726b8-68fa-4db3-a2ac-f5524bf6d9bd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://lgcnews.com/very-few-tourists-arriving-in-north-cyprus/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.987597 | 165 | 1.570313 | 2 |
We have just experienced the fastest and largest reverse transfer of wealth in human history.
A year ago the owners of the world’s oil reserves—nations like Russia, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Venezuela, plus the major oil companies—were collecting $2.6 trillion per year, or 3 percent of global gross domestic product (GDP), as rents on their oil fields—bringing in profits above and beyond the costs of capital and extraction operations. Two-thirds of these rents were paid by major oil importers, or countries like the U.S., Japan, China, India, and European Union member states. Today, global petroleum rents have fallen by two-thirds, shifting roughly $1.4 trillion annually from oil exporters back to oil-importing consumers.
That’s the difference the price of oil makes. Low oil prices that stay low are good for the economies of the world, good for people—and, believe it or not, even for the environment, or at least they can be (more on that later).
So how do we achieve low, stable prices? Simple: The classic American values of competition and choice.
The current climate
This enormous game-changer took only a slight loosening of oil markets, with a five percent drop in demand cutting the price of oil in half.
First, let’s take a look at how we got here. The events that precipitated the low prices were as follows: An effective doubling of North American oil production since 2005 collided with an equally unprecedented decline in expected U.S. oil demand—a decline of 16 percent in U.S. consumption of oil per dollar of real GDP. Meanwhile, Chinese and Indian economic growth sputtered under the burden of $120 (a barrel) oil imports, so Asian demand didn’t fully make up for the soft North American market.
Since most oil producers don’t turn their fields off once they develop them, and Saudi Arabia declined to shut down production, supply kept growing, and prices collapsed.
Around the world, importing nations are seeing the economic benefits. Japan has seen a major economic stimulus. The Reserve Bank of India has lowered interest rates, resulting in soaring investment. The Government of Indonesia was able to get rid of subsidies for gasoline and diesel. And here in the U.S., low-income families in California’s Central Valley got an effective family-income boost of 10-15 percent. Even Eurozone economies began growing again.
This enormous game-changer took only a slight loosening of oil markets, with a five percent drop in demand relative to supply cutting the price of oil in half.
Now that we’re in a strong position with low oil prices, the trick is to make this temporary good fortune permanent. On the surface this may seem impossible, since we’ve always lived in a world of rising and falling oil prices. Thanks to new technology, it doesn’t have to be.
We can’t rely on supply keeping up with growth indefinitely; with the $40-$60/barrel prices today, the oil industry has stopped developing new fields. Development of “frontier oil” costs $90-100, so today’s prices don’t warrant the investment.
Meanwhile, consumers are trapped by the oil industry’s monopoly over the transportation sector. Whether you drive a truck or car, you’ll pay whatever it takes to fill your tank. You have no choice.
Sure, consumers can buy electric vehicles (EVs), but most of the models currently available don’t quite provide sufficient range, and an adequately robust public charging network is not yet in place. Truckers, meanwhile, can’t convert to natural gas because they don’t have access to enough fuel stops offering it—in spite of the fact that natural gas costs a fraction of the price of diesel to carry the same load.
If the U.S. and other oil importers doubled down on encouraging both transportation-sector fuel diversity and competition between road and rail (both passenger and freight), the oil industry would have no choice but to keep prices down. That’s what competition does.
The result is that we would pay less for oil and burn less of it as well. Better still, increased energy competition in the transportation sector, with its resulting lower prices for petroleum, is actually the key to progress on climate change. More than a third of the world’s CO2 emissions come from burning oil, and more than 90 percent of our transportation energy is petroleum. So to bring down CO2 emissions and stabilize the climate, we need to begin reducing our consumption of oil.
The only climate safe pathway is energy efficiency and diversity in the transportation sector.
As the world economy grows, the demand for transportation soars with it. The only climate safe pathway is thus energy efficiency and diversity in the transportation sector. In addition to increasing the use of clean technologies, that diversity, the competition it creates, and the reduction in oil demand that follows will eliminate the need for exorbitantly expensive-to-extract and environmentally catastrophic extreme crudes—e.g., tar sands, remote off-shore Arctic platforms, and ultra-deep ocean drilling.
The environment, our economy, and our nation’s security would all benefit enormously.
What’s all the more attractive is how well the economics work. Goldman Sachs has estimated that shifting the U.S. passenger fleet from gasoline to electricity even with 2014 battery prices and performance would return a 17 percent profit over six years. Fuelling trucks with natural gas, meanwhile, would pay for itself in only two years for the trucker.
Yet we are stymied in the status quo. Car purchasers can’t find decent lease terms for EVs in most U.S. states since most of the auto industry, with too much invested in its traditional technology, doesn’t want a rapid shift away from gasoline engines to EVs. And truckers can’t convert to natural gas because the oil industry will never compete with itself by letting service stations offer the gasoline alternative.
Now, with the price of oil temporarily at $60 barrel and not $100, the auto industry is already arguing that it can’t meet the new fuel economy standards it agreed to in 2010. Meanwhile, it’s becoming harder for entrepreneurs to finance all kinds of alternatives to oil, from landfill-waste bio CNG to electric U.S. Postal Service mail trucks.
The pathway to a new normal
Given this stalemate—and given that policy drives the entire energy sector—getting passed the perennial petroleum monopoly requires the crafting of sound policy. Government should keep investing in battery R&D, and should provide the capital to enable business to build fueling infrastructure for EV’s and natural gas, and purchase incentives for alternative vehicle consumers. A strong purchase incentive program would recovered by fees on the vehicles over their life-cycle, so that consumers are cash flow positive from the start.
Low oil prices work for combatting climate change.
Again, economics and environment sync up remarkably well. Low oil prices work for combatting climate change. Carbon Tracker and HSBC Bank have calculated that the climate-friendly price of oil is $50 for the next few decades. At that price, oil markets will pump only as much oil as is consistent with a two degree warming cap. Whenever oil costs more than $50, we are sending a signal to producers to develop oil fields that ought to remain underground if we are going to stabilize the climate.
So, low oil prices resulting from competition from other fuels as well as efficiency are the key pathway to a more secure and prosperous future. It’s within our grasp.
Yet, of course, low oil prices bring a risk. Like Charlie Brown when Lucy puts down the football, we may look at temporary low prices and say, “Hey, oil dependence isn’t so bad after all.” We could relax and go back to driving gas-guzzling SUVs, forgetting about the need to get an electric fleet on the road.
That, at least, is what Vladimir Putin is hoping for, and what the Iranian Ayatollahs are betting on.
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Winter is coming
Helping you with the urgent pressures being faced in the forthcoming reporting season: accounting and auditing.
Preparing 2020 accounts – COVID-19
COVID-19 is having a devastating effect on people’s health, way of life and on the economy. Many businesses are suffering from the consequences of the disease as it continues to affect their ability to trade as normal. Some will be seeking new opportunities and perhaps investing while success is particularly uncertain.
Directors will need to consider how to reflect the impact of COVID-19 on not just the numbers but also the disclosures in the financial statements. Also, COVID-19 could be an opportunity for some reporting entities to bury bad news with 'big bath' or 'kitchen sink' provisions being a temptation for some companies.
The ICAEW Financial Reporting Faculty has created the following checklists highlighting the key factors to consider when planning and preparing accounts in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. They suggest that careful consideration will need to be given to the deferral of filing deadlines, the recoverability of assets, conditions that existed at and post the balance sheet date, the measurement and classification of liabilities, treatments for the various government grants/loans and directors’ going concern assessments:
To find out more and to access the wealth of specialist financial reporting help including guides and factsheets on topics such as impairment of assets, pointers on going concern considerations, improving disclosures or other general financial reporting resources, visit the financial reporting hub.
IFAC has issued a summary of COVID-19 financial reporting considerations and in the UK, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has also issued guidance on a range of implications. To find out more visit the external resources section of the financial reporting hub.
The Faculty is constantly reviewing the need for guidance to help members focus on what is important and achieve consistency of accounting practice given COVID-19. We would love to hear about financial reporting issues you are facing that we may not have yet covered. If you have insight and ideas for guidance or policy input to standard setters and regulators, please let us know by emailing the Financial Reporting Faculty.
Preparing 2020 accounts – Brexit
Over the past few years Brexit has dominated news in the UK but in recent months it has been side-lined by COVID-19. Brexit is now back as the current transition period comes to an end on 31 December 2020 and organisations are in the process of considering how it will impact their business and taking appropriate actions.
ICAEW has published a quick-start guide to help organisations prepare for when the transition period has ended including on key business issues such as how you get goods across borders etc. But these businesses will also have to prepare accounts and get through an audit in coming months.
In February 2020, the Financial Reporting Council and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published joint letters for accountants and auditors with information regarding auditing, accounting and corporate reporting standards during the transition period following the UK’s exit from the EU.
The ICAEW Financial Reporting Faculty has created a short guide sharing some of the typical areas in the accounts that would be affected in times of uncertainty, the need to provide for additional costs, and the extent to which companies should take account of additional information that comes to light after the balance sheet date. It also covers the disclosures required and those that might be useful to provide.
To find out more and to access the wealth of specialist financial reporting help including guides and factsheets on topics including 2020 IFRS accounts, 2019 IFRS accounts and 2019 UK GAAP accounts or for other general financial reporting resources visit the brexit financial reporting hub.
The Faculty is constantly reviewing the need for guidance to help members focus on what is important and achieve consistency of accounting practice. We would love to hear about financial reporting issues that we may not have yet covered. If you have insight and ideas for guidance or policy input to standard setters and regulators, please let us know by emailing the Financial Reporting Faculty.
Auditing 2020 accounts – COVID-19 and Brexit
COVID-19 has caused significant market upheaval and uncertainty for business and the end of the Brexit transition period is on the horizon.
Many businesses have faced mandatory closures and reduced customer demand due to lockdown measures. While many governments have pledged financial support for businesses through loan programmes and wage grants, business survival may still be uncertain. Also, the National Crime Agency has warned that criminals are seeking to capitalise on the crisis - most notably with fraudulent claims for the various support schemes.
The forthcoming reporting season will be extremely challenging for directors and auditors, particularly around complex issues such as going concern assessments, consideration of fraud and error, and accounting for unusual circumstances never foreseen by accounting or auditing standards.
COVID-19 could also be an opportunity for some reporting entities to bury bad news. 'Big bath' or 'kitchen sink' provisions may be a temptation for some companies. The ICAEW Financial Reporting Faculty has created a range of resources sharing some of the typical areas in the accounts that would be affected in times of uncertainty.
Audit firms will be aware, now more than ever, of the need not only to exercise professional scepticism but to demonstrate that they have done so. On top of this, widespread changes in audit practices driven by COVID-19 have accelerated change and trends already underway in the market including the use of technology. This means that 2020 audits – and many audits in future years – will be different to those performed in the past.
Importantly, given the various reviews within the audit reform agenda there will be increased regulatory expectations and how the audit profession performs within this crisis will be fundamental for how the future looks. These expectations are set against the backdrop of increased business and financial reporting uncertainty, different audit risk assessments to reflect changes to business systems and internal controls, evolving methodologies to adopt and prepare for important new auditing standards and a move to remote working by finance professionals and auditors.
IFAC has issued a summary of COVID-19 audit considerations and IFIAR has issued COVID-19 updates, Accountancy Europe has issued a factsheet for European auditors and the PCAOB has issued its response to COVID-19.
In the UK, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued guidance on a range of Brexit-related implications and in February 2020, along with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy the FRC published joint letters for accountants and auditors in respect of the transition period following the UK’s exit from the EU.
The ICAEW Audit and Assurance Faculty and Technical Enquiries Service has produced a range of resources addressing and offering practical support on audit considerations relating to COVID-19 and preparing auditors in the run up to Brexit.
In the June edition of its Audit & Beyond magazine, the Faculty provided practical pointers on a range of issues including auditing the completeness of revenue and the various accounting treatments for financial support schemes. In the October edition, the Faculty looks at the key concerns over how auditors can maintain professional scepticism during the next reporting season. Further articles will be published in the Faculty’s magazine over coming months.
The Faculty has also created help on the most challenging issues such as how to:
On top of this, auditors may be adopting new auditing standards for the first time or introducing new methodologies for December 2020 year ends, for example, ISA 540: Auditing accounting estimates. In due course, the Faculty will also develop guidance on ISA 315 (Revised 2019): Identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement, and the new quality management standards recently approved by IAASB.
The Audit and Assurance Faculty is working hard to create further guidance in the light of COVID-19, on key areas such as how to report on fraud/irregularity and materiality - these will be published in the coming months. We would love to hear any ideas you have for new resources or practical help that we are not yet covering. If you have insight and ideas for additional guidance or policy input to standard setters and regulators, please let us know by emailing the Audit and Assurance Faculty.
Further resources on the 2020/21 reporting season
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California Has Officially Ditched Car-Centric ‘Level of Service’
Ding, dong…LOS is dead.
At least as far as the state of California is concerned.
Level of Service (LOS) has been the standard by which the state measures the transportation impacts of major developments and changes to roads. Level of Service is basically a measurement of how many cars can be pushed through an intersection in a given time. If a project reduced a road’s Level of Service it was considered bad — no matter how many other benefits the project might create.
Now, thanks to legislation passed last year and a yearlong effort by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), California will no longer consider “bad” LOS a problem that needs fixing under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . This won’t just lead to good projects being approved more quickly and easily, but also to better mitigation measures for transportation impacts.
OPR today released a draft of its revised guidelines [PDF], proposing to substitute Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) for LOS.
In short, instead of measuring whether or not a project makes it less convenient to drive, it will now measure whether or not a project contributes to other state goals, like reducing greenhouse gas emissions, developing multimodal transportation, preserving open spaces, and promoting diverse land uses and infill development.
“This is exciting,” said Jeffrey Tumlin, principal and director of strategy at Nelson\Nygaard. “Changing from LOS to VMT does away with a contradiction that applicants currently face under CEQA. The contradiction between the state’s greenhouse gas reduction requirements and the transportation analysis requirements is no more.”
This revision in state law promises many positive changes.
The most obvious one is that sponsors of projects that aim to reduce car dependency will no longer have to spend time and money measuring their potential to delay cars. VMT is easier and faster to estimate, and it produces a measure of a project’s effect on overall travel, rather than just focusing on delay caused to cars at certain intersections.
In an extreme example of LOS wreaking havoc, a lawsuit in 2009 forced San Francisco to spend more money studying the traffic impacts of its bike plan than it will take to completely implement it.
Such a study will no longer be necessary.
But perhaps a larger change will be what kind of development the law now encourages. When the state measured transportation impacts of a project based on car delay, it was fighting against its own environmental goals. Using LOS, it was easier and cheaper to build projects in outlying areas where individual intersections would show less delay resulting from new development. At the same time it was much harder and more expensive to build in dense areas where there was already a lot of traffic, and where measured LOS impacts would require expensive mitigations or reduced project size — but also where higher density would make transit, walking, and bicycling more viable transportation choices.
Now, projects that are shown to decrease vehicle miles traveled — for example, bike lanes or pedestrian paths, or a grocery store that allows local residents to travel shorter distances to shop — may be automatically considered to have a “less than significant” impact under CEQA.
Another change will come in how developments mitigate their transportation impacts. In many urban areas, under LOS analysis the only way a development could lessen its impact would be to slim the sidewalk and widen the roadway. This was particularly frustrating along major bus routes or near rail transit stations, or anywhere bicyclists wanted to travel safely.
Under the new rules, the hypothetical development would instead be able to mitigate transportation impacts by funding better transit, creating better access to transit, building better pedestrian facilities, or a host of other improvements that would actually improve travel choices.
The change in law does not require individual cities and local governments to change the way they analyze traffic impacts for other purposes, although some cities have already been working on more creative analysis than LOS.
While the change from LOS to VMT is clearly a good one in many respects, many of the state’s most progressive transportation leaders hope this is just the first step towards more progressive transportation planning in the state. In her confirmation hearings, incoming Los Angeles Department of Transportation General Manager Seleta Reynolds argued that when projects are analyzed, they should be scored on their value in creating a stronger community by providing better housing, cleaner air, more transportation options, or something else.
Tumlin agrees. “Ultimately, what we need is a process and tool to help us imagine what a better California would look like and what we would need to move toward that vision,” he said. “Even with these improvements, CEQA can’t do that.”
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Rep. Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, warned corporate American to fix its diversity problem because she chairs the powerful U.S. House Financial Services Committee, and she’s not afraid to use her gavel.
Her remarks came at the 50th NAACP Image Awards Saturday when she won the prestigious Chairman’s Award, which is bestowed on agents of change for their exemplary public service.
“To America’s institutions that have historically overlooked women and minorities – the jig is up. I have created the first Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion in the history of the U.S. Congress. I have the gavel, and I’m not afraid to use it,” Waters said in her acceptance speech.
After Democrats swept House Republicans out of power in the 2018 midterm elections, Waters made history on Jan. 3 as the first woman and first African-American chair of the House Financial Services Committee. That enables her to turn up the heat on American’s wealthiest corporations.
The lack of diversity at Fortune 500 companies is shameful. About 73 percent of whites hold senior executive positions, according to Fortune. Asians represent 21 percent of business leaders, while Latinx and Blacks hold just 3 percent and 2 percent of those positions respectively.
White male dominance on corporate boards drew national attention last June when Mellody Hobson moved up into the role of Starbucks’ vice chair after the departure of Executive Chairman Howard Schultz.
She is one of the few African-Americans who holds multiple board memberships on the nation’s wealthiest companies. Hobson, who has served on Starbucks’ board since 2005, has defied the odds. JP Morgan Chase & Co. also appointed her to its board, and she has been on Estee Lauder‘s board since 2004.
Behind the scenes, some firms were reportedly panicking at the thought of Congress putting them under a public microscope over their hiring practices.
“They have a right to be nervous. They should feel the fire is getting started and will burn, at least for two years, and hopefully beyond,” Missouri’s Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, who is a member of the financial services committee and the Congressional Black Caucus, said in January.
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"The candies are hers."
Translation:Le caramelle sono le sue.
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That just happened to me too, and no hearts left!!!
I am now going off to cry :(
Le sue can mean his, or hers, or its, depending on context. Without context the translator of the sentence gets to choose. That is because -
Possessive pronouns must agree in gender with what they are possessing.
È il suo gatto It is her/his cat
È la sua birra It is her/his beer
È lo suo zucchero It is her/his sugar
I think you should be careful about the emphasis. Usually when you want to emphasis the owner you will double the article: "Le caramele sono le sue.", which is also implied in English sentence. Otherwise it would be: "They are her candies." and the more appropriate translation in this case would be: "Sono le caramele sue."
But yeah .... sth I feel the same , as duolingo would make this rules very arbitrary .....
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A speedometer is a type of gauge that shows the speed a vehicle is moving. It usually shows the speed in miles per hour (mph) for countries that use the statute mile for distances or Kilometres per hour (kph) for countries that use the metric system. Originally, a speedometer was an option that car owners could buy to put on their car. Beginning about 1910 it was built into all cars.
The electric speedometer was invented by the Croatian Josip Belušić in 1888, and was originally called a velocimeter. Charles Babbage is credited with creating an early type of a speedometer. These were usually fitted to locomotives.
A speedometer was patented by a German, Otto Schulze on October 7, 1902, it uses a rotating flexible cable usually driven by gearing linked to the output of the vehicle's transmission. The early Volkswagen Beetle and many motorcycles, however, use a cable driven from a front wheel.
Most speedometers have tolerances of some ±10%, mainly due to variations in tire diameter. Sources of error due to tire diameter variations are wear, temperature, pressure, vehicle load, and nominal tire size. Vehicle manufacturers usually calibrate speedometers to show the vehicle is going faster.
When a tire has less air pressure than it should, it is underinflated. Underinflation causes excessive heat and reduces the diameter of the tires. This causes it to rotate faster than the speedometer shows it is. Tires underinflated by only 10 psi can mean a car or truck reading 70 mph on the speedometer is actually traveling at 72 mph.
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- Frank Markus (April 2002). "Speedometer Scandal!". Car and Driver/Hearst Communications, Inc. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
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Before figuring out how to find the pitch of a roof, you need to know what a slope is. This measurement is easiest to do on a bare roof, as curled up roofing shingles will hinder accurate measurement. For this process, you can use a roof pitch calculator or chart. Here are some examples of roof pitches, ranging from 7 to 12:
Calculate the slope of a roof
Trying to calculate the slope of a roof? Using the slope calculator on your phone may be the solution. A smartphone app can take pictures of your roof and calculate the slope for you. Make sure you have a clear view of the gable end to determine the exact slope. The accuracy of these applications varies, but can be acceptable. If you want to know more about this procedure, check out these other helpful tips.
A carpenter’s level and rake board are essential tools when calculating the slope of your roof. Make sure you have a level that’s perfectly level. Put the level’s end against the bottom edge of the rake board, and measure the number of inches your roof rises in a twelve-inch interval. You’ll need to use a flat surface to measure the slope, so you’ll need a straight 2-x4 board or 48-inch carpenter’s level to do this.
Another important calculation for calculating the slope of a roof is its pitch. Pitch and slope are often confused, but they’re both important and related. The slope of a roof refers to the amount of incline the roof has. It’s measured in inches per foot of horizontal run, and is expressed as a ratio of the two. For example, if your roof’s slope is six inches per foot, it would be 6 in 12.
Measuring a roof’s pitch
Measuring the pitch of a house’s roof can be a difficult task, but there are several methods to accurately measure this factor. One method involves using a bubble level. This instrument can be a handy tool if you need to accurately determine the slope of your roof. It should be at least 12 inches long and be level. Some levels come with markings that indicate the exact pitch, but others are not. To measure the roof’s pitch, hold the level with one end touching the surface of the roof and place the tape measure at this mark.
The pitch of a roof is an important measurement to determine how steep your roof is. A typical roof has a flat pitch of one and a half inches, while steeper pitches can be as steep as 12 or 24 inches. The pitch is usually expressed in fractions, so 1/6 represents one-quarter of a degree. In many cases, the terms pitch and slope are used interchangeably, but they both provide valuable information for determining the slope of a roof.
The pitch can be measured in degrees, or you can measure it by using the degrees. Using a calculator is much easier and more accurate. It is important to note that when you are measuring the pitch of a roof, you should do it on a bare roof without curled-up shingles, since they can make the measurements inaccurate. You can also use the underside of the roof to get the correct measurement.
Using a calculator
Using a calculator to find the pitch on a roof is an easy way to convert your roofing measurement into percent or inches. First, you need to know how to measure the height of your roof. You can also measure the width of the roof. The width and the height of your roof are called the run and rise. Once you have this information, you can use a calculator to determine the pitch of your roof.
The traditional roof has a pitch of 4:12, which is 33.3 percent. It is the safest to walk on and is the easiest to construct. High-pitched roofs can reach 21:12, which is nearly as steep as a 20-degree slope. To find the pitch, first calculate the height of the roof by measuring the length of the roof run. Then, divide that number by the run length.
If you’re not familiar with this term, roof pitch is simply the ratio between the rise of the roof and its span. Generally, a roof’s pitch can be expressed as a percentage, ratio, or fraction. Once you have those numbers, you can use a calculator to calculate the rafter heights. You can also use a diagram to input the rise and run of the roof. You will then be able to interpret the results that you have obtained by using the calculator.
Using a rafter as a guide
A rafter is a good place to measure the pitch of a roof. Its base should lie against the underside of the rafter or roof deck, and the angle should be measured vertically from the eave to the peak. You can also use a rafter as a guide to measure the length of a rafter without overhanging.
A rafter can be used to measure the pitch of a roof, and this measurement is easy to do without the use of a spirit level. Simply lay the rafter square against the surface and let gravity do the rest. If the rafter square is at a 45 degree angle from plumb, the surface is level. If it is at an odd angle, it must be adjusted.
After finding the pitch of a roof, lay the framing square against the rafter’s tongue. This measurement is important for the rafter’s stability and strength. If the rafter is sloping downward, the rafter will not be level. This is where the framing square comes in handy. By using this measurement, you can accurately determine the pitch of a roof.
The second way to find the pitch of a roof is to measure the run and rise. If the rafter is 42 inches long and 96 inches long, then the slope is eight feet long. Then divide the run and rise by 12 inches and you will have a 5:12 pitch. By using a rafter as a guide, you can measure the pitch of a roof in inches per foot, or a fraction of a degree.
Using a rafter as a reference
If you are building a house with a pitched roof, it is often helpful to know the rafter pitch first. A rafter has an angle of about 90 degrees. If you plan on building overhangs, the rafter members will need to be longer. In addition, the rafter pitch is a measure of how steep a roof is. It is usually calculated as the ratio of the rise to the span, which is about twice the run.
The span of a rafter may be a bit off from the Code, but the rafter’s length is still useful. The length of the rafter is 3.340 metres. The eaves’ width is 0.60 metres, and the overhang is 0.76 metres, or about a half-metre longer than the rafter’s length.
Roof pitches can range from four to nine inches. The easiest way to measure the pitch of a roof is to measure the height of one rafter in relation to its span. To do this, place a level on the underside of a rafter. Mark it with a tape measure or a 12-inch mark. Then, measure the vertical distance from the level to the rafter.
Using a rafter as a reference to find the pitch of o a roof is a simple process and will save you a lot of time in the long run. You can do this yourself if you are skilled and have a level and ladder, and you will be happy you did. If you are working with a rafter that is not perfectly flat, you will need to add a small slope to allow water to run off.
Measuring a roof’s pitch from the bottom
To measure a roof’s pitch from the bottom, you must first figure out the height of the top of the roof. To get a rough estimate, use a level as a guide. You can place the level at any spot on the slope, including the center of the bubble. Then, measure the vertical distance from the level to the top of the roof, keeping it level. After measuring the height, calculate the slope of the roof by finding the ratio of the run to the rise.
To measure the pitch of a roof, you can use a carpenter’s level or a tape measure. The first method involves climbing a ladder, while the second requires climbing onto the roof. Depending on the roof’s pitch, you may need a spotter to ensure your safety. Make sure to have some safety gear on hand, too. Once you have the roof pitch measurements, you can move on to the next step.
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March 7, 2021 at 10:00 am
WTUC’s Zoom Worship Service
HOSEA: A Lenten message from the prophet Hosea about “holy jealousy”
Is “jealous†a good word or a bad word for you? Why does God describe himself as a “jealous� Could there be such a thing as “holy jealousy�
The prophet Hosea has something to teach us during Lent about this. His message is just as relevant today as it was more than two millennia ago. Malcolm Foster will be sharing.
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Date: Wed, August 10, 2005
During the early history of Keoland and the Sheldomar Valley, a question has always lingered about the Suel were who came to the area before the Rhola, Neheli, and others that passed through Slerotin’s Tunnel after the Rain of Colorless Fire. There are no details about these people, although various Greyhawk books have characterized them as evil, cheating, and otherwise debased. In lieu of detailing them specifically, the term “Firstcomer” has been coined to to refer to them as a group, reflecting on their status as those who were the first non-Flan humans to come to the Sheldomar Valley. The following essay expands on their background.
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Origins of the Term
During early development of Keoland and the history of the Sheldomar, an important issue that kept coming up was the Suel who came to the area before the Rhola, Neheli, and others that passed through Slerotin’s Tunnel after the Rain of Colorless Fire. No details exist about these people, although the various Greyhawk books have characterized them as vile and evil, lying, cheating, stealing, and enslaving the various peoples they met (typically meaning the Flan or demi-humans). In lieu of detailing them specifically, the term “Firstcomer” has been coined to to refer to them as a group, reflecting their status as those who were the first non-Flan humans to come to the Sheldomar Valley. This essay now expands on their background.
The term Firstcomers encompasses three separate groups. The first were a limited number of colonists sent by the Suel Empire at its height to establish mining and lumbering colonies. Both were in increasingly short supply back home, and the prices on both were high enough to justify the transportation costs. The second are the dissidents, criminals, and exiles who fled to the Sheldomar prior to the last Suel-Baklunish war. The final group was the refugees from that war, leaving to avoid the destruction that would culminate in the Twin Cataclysms. These latter two groups characterized the worst elements of the Suloise (although even the colonists were not particularly pleasant), and their actions have tainted the legacy of the Suloise ever since.
Very little of these Firstcomers is known as most all of their settlements were overrun and absorbed by later refugees. Most of those settlements were in and near the hills and mountains of what is now the Yeomanry, although they had farming settlements across the plains to support them, and some few lumbering camps existed as far east as the Javan River, and south to Jeklea Bay. All of these colonies were established by force, seizing lands and mines from the native Flan, Dwur, and Olve. Oddly, the Imperial overseers preferred to use regular shipments of convicted criminals rather than locally captured slave labor in the deep mines, so aside from the initial violence in establishing the colonies, they managed to exist in relative peace afterwards. In many ways, this ensured their later conquest by the Refugees, as they never had the need to build significant fortifications against outside assault.
This group also includes the explorers, those bold enough to travel well beyond the bounds of Imperial authority, and controlled enough to deal with the Flan and demi-humans they encountered. These men had explored as far the Pomarj, bringing back lightweight but valuable resources, as well as valuable information as to what lay beyond.
Those who had worn out their welcome in the Suel Imperium had fled across the Crystalmists for centuries. Although few in number, they were just as vile as the larger groups that would follow. It was only the disorder of the Sheldomar left by Vecna that allowed them to seize what small areas they could. Their small numbers and violent racism limited their power and the number of people they could control, with villages representing the upper limit of the settlements, and how far they could reach. But over the centuries those settlements stretched as far as the Jewel River beyond the Lortmils.
The largest group came only in the last quarter century of the final war between the Suel and Baklunish empires before the Twin Cataclysms. Some were legitimate refugees, their lands ravaged by the wars. Others were the losers in various internal conflicts, or disgraced military commanders, fleeing to avoid the executions of their entire families. Some simply fled, afraid of the losses they would suffer in the war, and hoping they could make conquests in the new lands beyond the Hellfurnaces at lower cost. A very few objected to the war on moral grounds. While admirable, such attitudes led to their swift destruction at the hands of the other refugees in the Sheldomar Valley. These larger groups began to seize significant stretches of land, and expand those holdings into something approaching full sized nations.
Settling the Valley
For the most part, the Firstcomers who came to the Sheldomar preferred to do as little as possible to build new homes. Wherever possible, they would conquer an existing settlement, enslave the survivors, and settle down to rule their new “ancestral lands.” If that was not possible, or if they lost such a battle, they would move on in an effort to find someone less able to defend their lands than the last people. Only in the most extreme cases would they bother trying establishing new farms and plantations, carving them from the vast forests that covered the lower Sheldomar in those days. While this certainly saved time, it also outraged the people they enslaved. The previous Suel inhabitants accepted this as a matter of course. The Flan and demi-humans took it less well, and began a constant, low-level war against the invaders. This worked well for the demi-humans, and the Firstcomers were soon barred from the woods and hills of the Sheldomar. The Flan were not as successful. With the rise of Vecna to the north, their old associations had been shattered, and they could do little to resist as wave after wave of Firstcomers spread out across the Javan. Thousands were slain, and more thousands enslaved until the establishment of Keoland and the outlawing of slavery within its borders.
Having conquered their new homes, the Firstcomers saw to three critical elements. First, defense so they would not be expelled by the next refugees to come along. Second, to securing sufficient slaves to maintain themselves in the lifestyle to which they were accustomed. And finally, to recreating the lifestyle they had enjoyed in the old Suel Imperium as best they could. Said lifestyle involving gaining more slaves, settling old scores with rival Houses, creating new ones, and engaging in magical research. All of this served to keep them weak. Unable to form alliances with the native inhabitants, unwilling to form them with their fellow refugees, they remained only as strong as their own resources could produce. As a result, most Firstcomer Principalities were little more than the size of an average Barony. (About 1,000 square miles.) Some few managed to conquer a few of their neighbors, and leave enough of them alive, to form “Kingdoms,” but the largest of these was less than half the size of the Duchies of Gradsul and Dorlin at the time of the founding of Keoland. Not well known, but also forming a barrier to their expansion was Vecna. The lich lord had very little concern for who exactly he ruled, provided they acknowledged that rule. Those that refused survived no longer than the leaders of the Flan they had enslaved. Likewise those who thought to build nations strong enough to challenge the authority of Vecna.
The Fate of the Firstcomers
With the destruction of the Suel Imperium and the coming of the Rhola and Neheli to the Sheldomar, the era of the Firstcomers came to a close. Unlike previous refugees, the Rhola and Neheli desired more than just recreating the incessant infighting of the now dead Suel Imperium. They wanted to build something more, and they were willing to do what none of their predecessors was. They were willing to cooperate. First with various minor Houses that had come to the Sheldomar through Slerotin’s tunnel with them, then each other, and finally the native inhabitants that they found, primarily with the Flan and Olve. And when Vecna fell, they were both willing, after some brief conflicts, to form a large scale alliance with the Oeridians that came south, particularly the powerful Keogh Tribe. It was from this alliance that the Kingdom of Keoland was formed, with the express intent of subduing the valley. Less than two years after the founding, they had their excuse to begin eliminating the Firstcomers. It came from the Malhel, another House that had come to the Sheldomar through Slerotin’s tunnel. Excluded from the new Kingdom for refusing to surrender their magical resources to the new order colloquially known as the Silent Ones, the Malhel had managed to attack the stronghold of that order, and make off with a significant amount of magical lore and items. Seizing on the “threat” to the Kingdom, Nyhan I began the first stage of what came to be known as the House Wars that lasted for a decade. Twenty years later they would be completed in another decade long campaign under Malv I, the Defender. The House Wars were savage affairs. Driven primarily by revenge, the campaigns typically ended with the target Firstcomer House fleeing the Sheldomar or being utterly destroyed. The Rhola, Neheli, and Keogh had each other and the few allies they had chosen. They wanted to eliminate any possible threat to their rule once and be done with it, and few prisoners were taken. In the process, they freed thousands of slaves who they were willing to accept as allies, setting the stage for future expansion.
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The federal government has thrown a lifeline to people using e-cigarettes with nicotine as a means to ending their smoking addiction.
Nicotine vaping products are currently banned under state and territory regulations.
Earlier this month, Health Minister Greg Hunt extended the import ban, which can only be lifted for a doctor's prescription.
The ban will remain in place for 12 months to allow for public consultation through the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
The TGA is considering an amendment to the Poisons Standard which would require a valid prescription for vaporiser nicotine products.
However, Mr Hunt said in a statement on Friday further time would be allowed to put in place a streamlined process for patients obtaining prescriptions through their GP.
"For this reason, the implementation time frame will be extended by six months to January 1, 2021," the minister said.
"This will give patients time to talk with the GP, discuss the best way to give up smoking, such as using other products including patches or sprays, and if still required, will be able to gain a prescription."
He said it was important the TGA review continued.
The Victorian Poisons Centre reported a near doubling of nicotine poisonings between 2018 (21 cases) and 2019 (41 cases), primarily caused by imported products of dubious safety and quality.
A Victorian toddler died from nicotine poisoning in July 2018.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison earlier in the day said the minister had been listening to concerns being raised by coalition colleagues about the toughness of the e-cigarette restrictions.
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Should cross-border banking benefit from the financial safety net?
Type : Article
Publication Status : published
Access : openAccess
Using bank-level data from 84 countries, we find that a higher degree of bank internationalization is associated with higher interest expenses. Internationalization is proxied by a bank's share of foreign liabilities in total liabilities or a Herfindahl index of international liability concentration. Bank interest expenses rise relatively more with internationalization if the bank is underperforming or headquartered in a country with weak public finances, and especially at times of weak world output growth. These results suggest that liability holders of distressed internationalized banks expect less from the financial safety net since lack of an efficient recovery and resolution regime for international banks can make their insolvency very costly to deal with.
Source : Journal of Financial Intermediation
Date : 2016
Publisher : Elsevier
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Challenging differential diagnosis, Rare diseaseAfaf Haddad12BDEF*, Kareem Marwan3B
Am J Case Rep 2021; 22:e934752
BACKGROUND: Benign tumors of the lymph nodes are rare and are not usually considered in the differential diagnosis in cases of lymphadenopathy because reactive hyperplasia, lymphoma, and metastatic carcinoma are the most likely causes of enlarged nodes. Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma (IPM) is a very rare benign mesenchymal tumor of the lymph nodes most often affecting but not limited to the inguinal region, with up to 92 cases reported in the English literature. The cell of origin is the intranodal differentiated smooth muscle cell or myofibroblast. Although the pathophysiology of IPM remains unclear, theories about viral oncogenesis and mutational changes in the β-catenin gene with subsequent abnormal expression of β-catenin and cyclin D1 have been raised.
CASE REPORT: We report a case of IPM in a 48-year-old man who presented with a mass in the left groin, with inconclusive imaging. The typical histologic findings of smooth muscle actin, cyclin D1, and β-catenin positive intranodal spindle cell proliferation with characteristic palisades, amianthoid fibers, collagenous bodies, lack of atypia, and very low mitotic count, together with characteristic profile on ancillary testing, confirmed the diagnosis. In addition to staining with smooth muscle actin, cyclin D1 and β-catenin, immunohistochemical studies showed focal positivity with desmin, a finding previously reported in 2 of the published cases. Surgical excision is usually curative, with a 6% recurrence rate and no reported cases of locally aggressive disease or malignant transformation.
CONCLUSIONS: Although rare, IPM should be included in the differential diagnosis of isolated lymphadenopathy.
Keywords: beta Catenin, lymphadenopathy, Soft Tissue Neoplasms
Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma (IPM), also known as intranodal hemorrhagic spindle cell tumor with amianthoid fibers, is a benign tumor of the lymph node. Originally thought to be of neural origin, more recent studies highlight characteristic immunohistochemical and molecular features, confirming myoid or myofibroblastic differentiation with a likely mutational activation of the β-catenin gene .
It was described concurrently in 1989 by Weiss et al as “palisaded myofibroblastoma” and Suster et al as “intranodal hemorrhagic spindle cell tumor with amianthoid fibers” , followed by Lee et al who called it “solitary spindle cell tumor with myeloid differentiation” in the same year. Earlier reports of lesions with identical characteristic morphology have been considered intranodal leiomyoma or schwannoma, with the earliest description by Deligdish et al in 1968 referring to it as an identical tumor to malignant neurilemmoma .
A 48-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of a 2-cm firm and mobile lump in the left groin with no associated generalized lymphadenopathy or other symptoms. The results of full blood examination and chemistry panels were within normal limits. On ultrasound, the mass was thought to represent an unusual infection with abscess formation or a necrotic lymph node. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed a 2-cm mildly heterogeneous lesion with a hypointense rim demonstrating minimal enhancement following contrast administration, perilesional T2 hyperintensity, and probable intralesional calcification, likely a calcified lymph node or other entity warranting excision.
The specimen was a 2-cm tan nodule with attached fat and a hemorrhagic cut surface. Microscopic examination showed a spindle cell proliferation surrounded by a well-defined collagenous capsule and a thin rim of lymph node tissue perfo-rated by amianthoid fibers highlighted with elastic stain (Van Gieson), marked hemorrhage, and pigmented macrophages (Figure 1). The spindle cells were quite monotonous, with oval nuclei, granular cytoplasm, and round eosinophilic bodies, the latter also seen extracellularly (Figure 2). The tumor stained with cyclin-D1, β-catenin, smooth muscle actin, myosin, and vimentin and focally with desmin (Figure 3). It showed a Ki-67 proliferative fraction averaging 4%. Immunohistochemical stains for S100, keratin, EMA, CD31, and HHV8 were negative. The lesion was diagnosed as IPM. The main differential diagnosis was schwannoma, which was excluded based on the absence of amianthoid fibers, characteristic hypocellular and hypercellular “biphasic” pattern, and immunohistochemical profile, particularly positive S100.
IPM is a relatively rare intranodal mesenchymal tumor of smooth muscle fibers or myofibroblasts, typically presenting in the inguinal nodes and infrequently at other sites such as cervical , submandibular [7,8], supraclavicular , axillary , mediastinal , and retroperitoneal nodes . Although mostly seen in middle-age, IPM can affect a broad age group (19–71 years) , with a single case reported in an infant . IPM is more commonly reported in males than females (ratio 2: 1), with no ethnic predisposition and with reports in White, Black, and Asian populations .
IPM presents usually as a single unilateral painless mass, although large forms can cause discomfort and pain by local compression . When palpable, IPM is firm, mobile, and well delineated from adjacent tissue. It is usually asymptomatic and can be associated with trauma . Chief radiological investigations include static and functional ultrasound imaging; CT and MRI can also be used to better characterize the lesion or plan for surgical excision.
B-mode ultrasound used in the evaluation of superficial soft-tissue tumors confirms a homogenous or heterogenous echo-genic solid lesion. Color Doppler ultrasound defines a single vascular pole, supportive of a benign tumor. CT scan shows a well-demarcated tumor separate from adjacent structures . Most IPMs are subcutaneous and amenable to cytological assessment using fine needle aspiration technique , which presents diagnostic challenges for the inexperienced cytopathologist as cellular pigmented areas can be confused with other soft-tissue tumors, such as schwannomas or, more concerningly, sarcomas and melanomas.
Macroscopically, IPM is well circumscribed with a white cut surface and areas of hemorrhage. The characteristic histological features include a well-delineated encapsulated cellular tumor usually with a rim of residual lymph node, encompassing cellular areas of bland and monotonous spindle cells forming typical palisades of nuclei, amianthoid fibers, and extravasated red blood cells with evidence of old hemorrhage and hemosiderin pigment. On high-power magnification, intracellular perinuclear intracytoplasmic and extracellular fuchsinophilic or collagenous bodies are seen [1,14]. Mitotic figures are absent or sparse (up to 8 per 50 high-power field) , and abnormal forms have never been reported. No necrosis nor cellular atypia has been identified. The immunohistochemical profile of IPM is useful in confirming the diagnosis and to exclude other soft-tissue tumors with nuclear palisades, spindle cells, and pigment. Typically, the spindle cells stain with smooth muscle actin, vimentin, cyclin D1, and β-catenin, with a low Ki-67 proliferative index of less than 5%. Desmin is usually negative, although our case and 2 other previously reported cases were immunoreactive [16,17]. Epithelial, vascular, neural, and melanocytic markers including keratin, EMA, CD31, factor VIII, S100, synaptophysin, GFAP, and HHV8 are negative. Amianthoid fibers are highlighted on histochemical connective tissue stains, including trichrome, collagen, and elastic stains [5,14].
Molecular testing for mutations in the β-catenin gene glycogen synthase kinase-3 β phosphorylation mutational “hotspot” region in exon 3 using PCR amplification and Sanger sequencing identifies missense mutations due to single-nucleotide substitutions in 88% of cases analyzed, leading to abnormal expression of β-catenin and cyclin D1 [1,18].
Electron microscopy shows smooth muscle myofilaments and rough endoplasmic reticulum cisternae. The “amianthoid fibers” are in fact found to be collagen fibers with a smaller width (80–150 nm) than previously known amianthoid fibers (280–1000 nm) .
IPM must be distinguished from schwannoma, a spindle cell proliferation arranged in cellular areas (Antoni A) with palisades forming the so-called Verocay bodies, paucicellular areas (Antoni B), and, unlike IPM, stains with S100. Kaposi sarcoma can also mimic IPM with proliferating spindle cells and hemorrhage but is readily differentiated with the slit-like vascular network, PAS positive hyaline globules, absence of amianthoid fibers, and positive HHV8. Lymph node metastases from sarcomatoid carcinoma, melanoma, and sarcoma can be confused with IPM, especially in patients with a known past history of malignancy, and are readily excluded due to lack of amianthoid fibers and characteristic immunohistochemical profile with positive epithelial, melanocytic, and specific stromal markers, respectively.
IPM is a benign mesenchymal intranodal proliferation of spindle cells with amianthoid fibers and hemosiderin pigment. It is crucial to recognize the typical morphology to avoid diagnostic pitfalls. Although rare (less than 100 cases reported in the English literature), IPM should be considered in the differential diagnosis of localized lymphadenopathy, particularly of the inguinal region.
FiguresFigure 1.. Spindle cell proliferation with typical amianthoid fibers and hemosiderin pigment (Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, 100× magnification). Figure 2.. High-power view of amianthoid fibers and pigmented macrophages (hematoxylin and eosin staining, 200× magnification). Figure 3.. Diffuse intense positivity of tumor cells with smooth muscle actin (SMA, 40× magnification).
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We’re trying to install a new environnement for CA 14 Sp2 via an Oracle DB.
I’m on the enterprise manager name EM-H01.intranet.mrn.gouXX
My DBA send me those information for the MDB creation:
Compatibility : OracleServer: chiefs.intranet.mrn.gouXXX
DB : d0511,
Service: DGA_D (Service)
BD Administrator : CA_ITRM
Password : ********
I’ve gave the information on Page 1 and 2 of the install shield wizard:
Here, I’m missing something, what is ORACLE_HOME? I kind of not understand the documentation...
Whatever I type in it, I got an error.
ORACLE_HOME refers to a directory where the Oracle software is installed
Check the documentation:
Preparing to Work with an Oracle MDB - CA Client Automation - 14.0 - CA Technologies Documentation
A Oracle client should installed on the computer where you are planning to install the Domain Manager.
Also be advised ITCM is a 32-bit application, and therefore requires a 32-bit oracle client application to be installed. The remote database can be 64-bit though.
After two weeks of work, we're now stuck while installing DSM Manager... with an error code 110.
The log show that MDBAdmin is unable to connect to Oracle... but if I try to connect with SQLPLUS it work...
Have you verified the Oracle client is 32-bit?
Has the tnsnames.ora file on the client side been configured for a connection to the remote database? You can use the NetCA tool (network configuration tool) from Oracle to manage or add this connection to the tnsnames.ora file.
Sample location for the tnsnames.ora file:
Does the sqlnet.ora file specify the EZConnect method as being available?
NAMES.DIRECTORY_PATH= (TNSNAMES, EZCONNECT)
Sample location for the sqlnet.ora file:
Alternatively, you can try running the standalone mdb installer:
<ITCM DVD Media) --> WindowsProductFiles_x86 --> mdb --> setup.bat
It's the same mdb database, just wrapped in a java based installer. You can try it as an alternative, to see if it will get you further along. If it succeeds, then you can run the normal installer, and the result should be different now that the database and user accounts exist, versus having to create them in the first place.
IT was the Oracle Client that had problem , we reinstalled it and everything kinda work...
We had to do many installation test.
now we have this little problem I can't seem to find the solution...
We installed the DM then the EM
When I go in the EM to add the new Domain:
Does anyone know of a simple command to release the DM from an inexistant Enterprise???
Open DSM Explorer on the DM and see if this option exists:
Nope I don't have that option:
maybe a command to force reregistreing a domain to enterprise...
If that's the case, and you are sure the DM does not belong to some non-existent Enterprise, then you can follow the steps on this document:
Obviously you can ignore the steps for cleaning up the Enterprise database, since it does not exist.
A note to anyone reviewing this posting:
I DO NOT recommend using this procedure to unlink a DM from an EM, in substitution for using the normal DSM Explorer method to unlink a DM from an EM. The reason being that this document does not drop the triggers on the individual replicated tables that keep track of records deleted from the DM database tables. These triggers are added when a DM is linked to an EM, and they feed deleted data into the ca_replication_history table on the DM. Thus if you used these steps to permanently unlink a DM from the EM, months from now (depending on the size of your environment) you would be calling for an issue where either your database is running out of disk space or performing poorly, because the ca_replication_history table will slowly be growing without an upper limit in the background.
Does those SQL query work under Oracle?
if so, can I do them in SQLPLUS?
Isn't there a simple CMD command like de cserver to register on another Enterprise...
Unfortunately there is no command and it's not that simple! The "cserver" commands are for changing registrations of scalability servers to DMs. When it comes to Enterprise and Domains that are linked together, there is much more complexity involved, as both managers replicate data to each others databases.
I believe a colleague of mine (Mr. Joe Puccio) had to translate that technical document to Oracle, for another customer. Let me contact him and see if we have this on-hand...
Well, I'm kind of lost...
I've asked our DBA to reset both MDB and I've uninstalled and delete all of CA on both manager and reinstalled :
1- DM --> Standalone
2- SS --> To DM
3 - EM --> To SS
then done the same thing with order:
1 EM --> To SS
2 DM --> Pointing directly to EM
3 SS --> To DM
There's something I don't understand...
Run these two queries on the DM database and let us know the output:
select domain_uuid, label, domain_type from ca_n_tierselect domain_uuid, label from ca_manager
Also, put the DSM Explorer in which you are attempting the link, into detail mode:
cftrace -c set -l detail -s 20000 -ln 4
Reproduce the error message, and attach the TRC_GUI* log files...
I've join the Log.
here are the queries result:
on the DM MDB:
I don't know if it can help but the same queries on the EM MDB:
So the results of the query do not show the DM is linked to any EM. So we need to see the TRC_GUI log, to understand why it's giving an error that the DM is still linked to an EM.
If the DM was still linked to an EM, we would see it listed in the ca_n_tier and ca_manager tables.
I've add the log in the attached files a the top...
but for what I can see:
300418-14:14:45.7981640L|003832|000017b8|GUI |cmObjectManager |dataaccess.cpp |003273|DETAIL | COAPI_CDataAccess::GetLinkEnterpriseDomainStatusCb entered300418-14:14:45.7982310L|003832|000017b8|GUI |cmObjectManager |dataaccess.cpp |003292|DETAIL | COAPI_CDataAccess::GetLinkEnterpriseDomainStatusCb link handle 4300418-14:14:45.7982555L|003832|000017b8|GUI |cmObjectManager |dataaccess.cpp |003309|DETAIL | COAPI_CDataAccess::GetLinkEnterpriseDomainStatusCb status 235, curr=0, total=0300418-14:14:45.7982812L|003832|000017b8|GUI |cmObjectManager |dataaccess.cpp |003321|ERROR | COAPI_CDataAccess::GetLinkEnterpriseDomainStatusCb operation has errored300418-14:14:45.7983074L|003832|000017b8|GUI |cmObjectManager |dataaccess.cpp |003835|ERROR | COAPI_CDataAccess::HandleError rc=CMM000235, component=cmnObjectDAI, errorInfo=300418-14:14:45.7983315L|003832|000017b8|GUI |co_mapi |co_mapi.cpp |002624|ERROR | LinkEnterpriseDomainCb error trying to get status of operation300418-14:14:45.7983506L|003832|000017b8|GUI |cmObjectManager |dataaccess.cpp |001435|DETAIL | COAPI_CDataAccess::~COAPI_CDataAccess no database connection to close300418-14:14:45.8078239L|003832|000017b8|GUI |GUI_CM |messagebox.cpp |000207|INFO | MessageBox (Single item) - Item: ? (?) Message: "The Domain being linked is already member of an Enterprise [CMM000235]"
I see what the problem is...
From your earlier screenshots... both EM and DM have the same domain_uuid !!! One must be a copy of the other. Hence it fools the DSM Explorer link process into thinking the two managers are already linked, since that domain_uuid, already exists in the Enterprise manager's database.
You need to do a fresh install for one of the managers, and allow the installer to create a new database, which will generate a new domain_uuid.
I'm guessing you attempted to shortcut the process, by copying the database from one of the existing managers, and then tried to install a new manager, to a copy of an existing database. This would not be allowed.
Thank you so much...
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This manual page documents briefly the rtmon command.
rtmon listens on netlink socket and monitors routing table
rtmon can be started before the first network configuration
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rtmon file /var/log/rtmon.log
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rtmon supports the following options:-Version
Print version and exit.
help Show summary of options.
file FILE [ all | LISTofOBJECTS ]
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-family [ inet | inet6 | link | help ]
Specify protocol family. 'inet' is IPv4, 'inet6' is IPv6,
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Elder abuse and neglect, which includes 7 distinguishable categories, tragically occurs all too frequently. About 5 million elders experience abuse each year, though, this number likely doesn’t fully capture the exact number. Unfortunately, many cases go unreported because behaviors indicative of elder abuse can be difficult to spot, particularly if the abuse or neglect does not manifest itself in physical injuries. However, identifying dramatic shifts in behavior could be a possible indicator of elder abuse or neglect, and is the first step to taking action to prevent the mistreatment of the vulnerable.
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Learning stations, also called interactive stations, usually involve small groups of students rotating through several “stations” in different parts of the classroom and completing various activities at each one.
Here are some useful related resources (please suggest more):
Using Stations to Engage Secondary Students: 3 Ways to Incorporate Movement Into Learning is from Literary Maven.
Create Small Learning Communities with the Station Rotation Model is from Catlin Tucker.
Using centers to differentiate for English learners is from Multi-Briefs.
Student-Led Learning Centers in Secondary Classrooms is from ASCD.
Literacy Centers for Multilingual Students is from the Teaching Channel:
Literary Analysis Through Interactive Stations is from The Teaching Channel:
Station Learning Engages High School English Students is by Starr Sackstein.
Power Lesson: Note-Taking Stations appeared in Cult of Pedagogy.
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Dryer sheets are designed to soften and freshen clothing, but they've got loads of other uses—and we've made a laundry list of them.
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Fresh dryer sheets are an inexpensive, subtle alternative to air freshener sprays or plug-ins. Tuck them into areas that attract a lot of traffic, bad smells, or both. Some candidates include the bottom of a trashcan, musty storage areas, or your sweaty gym bag.
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Throughout our 160 year history, Kibble has put the needs of young people first by providing integrated and innovative services. Our dedicated staff, whatever role they have in the Kibble family, are essential to making this happen. We are all frontline workers, determined every day to improve the lives of young people.
The #KibbleInspires series looks at some of the services that make up the Kibble family, and highlights the roles that they play in ensuring that we can provide the best care and education for young people across Scotland.
Kibble’s ICT Team
Whether at work or home, technology has changed the way we live our lives. We have come to rely on it for much of what we do, and Kibble is no different.
So how does an organisation like Kibble, with hundreds of young people and staff, use ICT to provide sector-leading care and education?
ICT is critical to much of what Kibble does. As part of our culture of innovation, we have recognised and embraced digital technology from the dawn of the internet age. This means that whether it is for staff tools, educational purposes, communications for young people, or business continuity, the team is ready for anything.
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Just as important as the front-facing work with young people and staff is the huge amount that goes on in the background. From installing and maintaining core infrastructure, networks, servers, and backups, there’s a huge amount required to keep Kibble operating and providing the care and education that our young people rely on.
With over 80 years’ worth of expertise in their field, you might think there is nothing new for the team to tackle. But in a world where technology changes daily, a big emphasis is put on continuous professional development ensuring that Kibble can meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
There is no such thing as a typical day. Recently, with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, our ICT team helped put their skills into facilitating our organisational response.
This new way of life for Kibble has included increasing the number of people working remotely, therefore the team stepped up to provide remote and secure access to support home working. In addition, to ensure young people stayed connected with friends and family, where face-to-face visits were restricted, the ICT team ensured that the technology was in place to retain these important connections. Perhaps one of the most momentous moments of achievement in the last few months has been stretching our purpose-built Wi-Fi to broadcast a virtual fashion show exhibiting the work of our young people.
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I watched the following video on ditches and culverts and he refers to another set of videos (2:03) and a workbook (2:47) but I can't seem to find them on LearnServer. Anyone have any tricks to "Google" LearnServer? lol
We understand it is difficult to find courses on LEARN and we are working on making this easier really soon.
The course referred at 2:03 can be found here: https://learn.bentley.com/app/Public/ViewLearningPathWithMasterCourseExpanded?lpId=112668&mcId=103304
I will work on finding the reference workbook as well.
Awesome! Thank you Prita. If you can find the workbook that would be even better!
You may find the document in the hands-on section of this course: https://learn.bentley.com/app/Public/ViewLearningPathWithMasterCourseExpanded?lpId=111748&mcId=103721
Let me know if that helps.
Prita Bhattacharya said:easier really soon.
It is more than high time to replace it altogether. The issues were there from the beginning.
And ever since the promise was. I guess I spent more with digging around than with learning. Until I gave up years ago. Obviously nothing has changed.
Without a definite date of publication I must assume that it will be on the "the 12th of Never"
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By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Feb. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Black American small children have bigger costs of shellfish and fish allergies than white kids, a new study finds.
The investigate confirms the critical part that race plays in kid’s foodstuff allergies, the analyze authors claimed.
“Food allergy is a common ailment in the U.S., and we know from our past investigation that there are significant variations involving African American and white young children with foodstuff allergy, but there is so much we have to have to know to be capable to support our sufferers from minority teams,” said analyze co-author Dr. Mahboobeh Mahdavinia. She is main of allergy and immunology at Rush University Professional medical Center in Chicago.
“In this present-day paper, our goal was to comprehend irrespective of whether small children from unique races are allergic to similar food items, or if there is a difference based mostly on their racial track record,” Mahdavinia said in a medical middle information release.
The investigate team studied 664 children, aged 12 and underneath, who’d been diagnosed with a food allergy. Of those people, 36% were being Black and 64% have been white.
As opposed to white children, Black children had been additional probable to have shellfish and fin fish allergy, and to have a wheat allergy, the investigators discovered.
Cockroach exposure can cause shellfish and fin fish allergy in kids, and there are greater levels of cockroach allergens in poorer interior-city neighborhoods exactly where quite a few Black small children are living, the review authors pointed out.
The findings aid the worth of decreasing Black children’s exposure to cockroaches, the researchers claimed.
According to study co-creator Susan Fox, an allergy and immunology doctor assistant at Rush, “This details can help us treatment for not only a kid’s food allergy, but all of their allergic diseases, which includes bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis [hay fever] and atopic dermatitis [eczema].”
The examine also uncovered that Black little ones with food allergic reactions have been a lot more possible to have asthma than white kids with meals allergy symptoms, and that little ones with a shellfish allergy were far more probably to have additional intense bronchial asthma.
Asthma accompanies about 70% of deaths from severe allergic reactions [anaphylaxis] to food items, the study authors claimed.
“African American young children are at a two- to threefold danger of lethal anaphylaxis in comparison to white children,” Mahdavinia mentioned. “By knowing this information and facts, it can detect most at-hazard patients.”
The report was printed in the February situation of the Journal of Allergy and Medical Immunology: In Practice.
Supply: Rush College Healthcare Center, information launch, Jan. 27, 2021
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