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Falling From a Ladder at a Construction Site
Falling from a ladder is one of the most common workplace accidents, especially on a construction site. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 20% of all workplace accidents involve falling from a ladder, and that statistic skyrockets to 81% when looking specifically at construction site injuries. At the Law Offices of Justin D. Brandel, our team of dedicated legal professionals understands the seriousness of falling from a ladder at a construction site and will zealously advocate for the compensation you deserve for your injuries. To learn more about your legal options after a ladder fall accident, call or contact our office today to schedule a case evaluation.
Common Causes of Ladder Falls at Construction Sites
According toOSHA, over 20% of all worker deaths were in the construction industry, and of those the number one cause of fatal accidents involved a fall. One-third of all fatal construction site accidents, a total of 338 fatalities, were caused by falling from a ladder or scaffolding. Thousands more are injured every year from falling off ladders at construction sites, and there are many reasons why ladder falls happen. Some of the most common causes of ladder falls on construction sites include the following:
- Construction site negligence
- Greasy ladder steps
- Reckless behavior
- Defective ladder or safety equipment
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Failure of ladder safety features
- Improperly installed or missing safety features, such as guard rails, base plates, and side brackets
- Installation on unstable, slippery, or uneven surfaces
- Loading a ladder beyond its capacity
- Placing a ladder in a passageway where it is likely to be moved or shifted by other workers, and more.
Injuries Caused by Ladder Falls
When a worker falls from a ladder at a construction site, the injuries can be severe, and in some cases, permanent. Falling from a height off a ladder results in a powerful and jarring force upon impact on the body that can result in both external and internal injuries. Injuries reported after a ladder fall routinely include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Skull fractures
- Facial trauma
- Neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back and spine injuries
- Broken bones
- Dislocated joints
- Nerve damage
- Soft tissue damage
- Internal bleeding
- Internal organ damage
Many injuries caused by a fall from a ladder require substantial medical treatment, including surgeries, scans, medication, and significant rehabilitation. In some cases, the injuries result in permanent disability for a worker so that they can never return to work and may require a lifetime of additional care. Ladder fall injuries cause physical, emotional, and financial harm to workers that deserve to be compensated to the fullest extent under New York law.
Compensation for Falling From a Ladder
Compensation for injuries caused by a ladder fall at a construction site include the full range of workers’ compensation benefits. This includes coverage of all related medical bills, temporary total disability while recovering, temporary partial disability for return to light work, permanent partial disability for lasting injuries, and permanent total disability for the most serious injuries in ladder falls that result in being unable to return to gainful employment. In the worst cases, ladder falls result in the death of the victim. Family members may be eligible to collect workers’ compensation death benefits, which includes payment for dependents as well as coverage of all funeral expenses.
Depending on the specifics of your case, third parties may also be personally liable in accidents involving a ladder fall. This may mean that you are eligible to receive additional compensation along with or instead of workers’ compensation benefits. This could include compensation for the economic and noneconomic harms caused by the fall, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, and the loss of enjoyment of life. To learn more about the potential compensation in your case, talk to an experienced construction site accident attorney today.
What Steps to Take After a Ladder Fall
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Have you or a loved one suffered a fall from a ladder at a construction site? You may have a claim for substantial compensation for the negligent or reckless conditions that caused the accident. To learn more about your legal options after a ladder fall, call the office or contact us today at the Law Offices of Justin D. Brandel in New York to schedule a consultation of your case. | <urn:uuid:48353a98-5068-4eab-9f37-e0edd2062133> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://callbrandel.com/2020/11/20/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.927984 | 925 | 1.765625 | 2 |
Neshoba County’s unemployment rate up 1 point
The June 2022 unemployment rate in Neshoba County increased 1 percentage point when compared to the previous month, according to figures from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES).
Historically, Mississippi’s unemployment rate increases from May to June as the full impact of students entering the labor force occurs, the MDES reported. The unemployment rate represents the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the civilian labor force for the county and state.
Neshoba County’s unemployment rate for June stood at 4.8 percent, up from 3.8 percent in May.
The Neshoba County’s labor force was 10,280 people in June, about the same as the previous month. There were 500 unemployed people in June, an increase of 110 when compared to last month.
Mississippi’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June 2022 was 4.5 percent, increasing eight-tenths of a percentage point. When compared to the June 2021 rate of 7.1 percent, the rate decreased 2.6 percentage points.
The Nation’s unemployment rate for June 2022 at 3.8 percent increased four-tenths of a percentage point over the month but was 2.3 percentage points lower than the year ago rate of 6.1 percent.
Mississippi’s nonfarm employment at 1,161,000 increased 3,700 over the month and 35,300 from one year ago.
Registering the largest monthly employment gains were the Professional & Business Services sector and the Leisure & Hospitality sector. For the month of June 2022, 30 counties in Mississippi posted unemployment rates less than or equal to the state’s rate of 4.5 percent. Rankin and Union counties posted the lowest unemployment rate for the month of June at 3.2 percent followed by Lamar County at 3.3 percent. Jefferson County had the highest unemployment rate for June at 16.4 percent followed by Claiborne County at 10.4 percent. | <urn:uuid:acd850e5-e589-4f19-b7c9-f2bbdc2fe8d6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://neshobademocrat.com/stories/neshoba-countys-unemployment-rate-up-1-point,55704? | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.944828 | 422 | 1.820313 | 2 |
S&P: Brexit increases economic risk in Central and Eastern Europe
The risk of economic slowdown in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has begun amplifying following the vote for Britain's exit from the European Union, according to the ratings agency Standard & Poor's.
The agency currently has negative outlooks for three of the 17 ratings granted to CEE states, Croatia, Poland and Montenegro, and stable outlooks for the rest of 14 sovereign ratings, including for Romania.
“Countries of the Visegrad Group (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia) and countries in the southeast of Europe such as Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania might be worried about the possibility that France and Germany would increase their dominance in the eurozone,” says the S&P.
This would further complicate the policymaking process within the EU.
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A new study suggests that mind/body therapy can increase the chance of pregnancy in in vitro fertilization treatment. The Mind/Body Program for Infertility at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center was designed as a 10-week program that would allow participants to learn stress reducing techniques through “cognitive behavior therapy, relaxation training, negative health behavior modification and social support components.” Recently, a study was conducted to examine the effects of this program on women trying to conceive through IVF. “The intersection of stress and fertility is a controversial one, but we do know that stress can reduce the probability of conception,” said principal investigator Alice Domar, Ph.D, OB/GYN, BIDMC and Executive Director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health at Boston IVF.
The study involved 100 women under the age of 40 with normal hormonal ranges. Half of the group entered into the Mind/Body Program, and the other half served as the control. Although there were minimal differences between the groups after the first round of IVF treatments, Domar believes that it was because the subjects were only in the program for a short period of time. “We noticed that only half of the study group had begun the Mind/Body Program and those who had started the program were only a couple of sessions in,” said Domar. However, the results were quite significant after the second round. “By that point, they had acquired some real life skills to deal with their stress,” said Domar. “And that’s when we saw the significant increase in pregnancy rates.”
The results showed that over half of the women in the program became pregnant compared to less than one fifth of the control group. “The study supports the theory that psychological distress may be an important detriment to IVF outcome,” wrote the authors. Domar added, “But there is a strong indication that stress levels and IVF outcomes are linked and that intervening with mind/body therapies can help.”
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By Alex MacDougall
BU News Service
HOPEDALE – Visiting the town of Hopedale today, located along the Blackstone River Valley in central Massachusetts, it looks like any other town you’d see in the area. You would never guess that it was the site of one of the most ambitious social experiments in American history.
Women and men had equal rights and everyone believed in the equality of all races. People worked jobs they liked and pursued creative interests, instead of dull and menial labor. They abstained from moral vices and instead practiced virtue.
Formerly a part of the neighboring town of Milford, the 258 acres of land that today make up the town of Hopedale were purchased by the adherents of a group following an ideology known as “Practical Christianity,” led by a preacher named Adin Ballou, who had left denomination after denomination for not being able to reconcile his radical beliefs.
Born in Cumberland, Rhode Island, in 1803, Ballou was brought up in a religious family and at age 18 began preaching in the town of Milford in a Universalist congregation. But he broke with the church over its belief in universal salvation without punishment. He was fired from the church and began preaching in the nearby town of Mendon.
During his time as a preacher, Ballou became caught up in the various causes that affected society at the time. These included abolitionism, women’s rights, early socialism and the temperance movement. Ballou adopted these causes, becoming a staunch abolitionist and championing equality between the sexes. While these views got him in trouble with the church establishment, he attracted a loyal group of followers.
“He began to become more and more popular with a certain group of people, who wanted to start a community to live up to these ideals and spread their message,” said Dan Malloy, a local historian and former schoolteacher who runs the website hope1842.com, which contains numerous archives on the history of Hopedale.
Eventually, Ballou and group of around 28 followers (40 in total, including their children) founded the Hopedale Community, where members could put their newfound convictions to practice.
With the community, Ballou founded his own movement, Practical Christianity, which advocated for a way of living based on the writings of the New Testament. Influenced by the abolitionist movement, Ballou believed in the ideal of Christian non-resistance. He thought that governments supported war, slavery and violence in general, and that this was contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The constitution of the Hopedale Community states: “Especially do I hold myself bound by its holy requirements, never, under any pretext whatsoever, to kill, assault, beat, torture, enslave, rob, oppress, persecute, defraud, corrupt, slander, revile, injure, envy, or hate any human being, even my worst enemy.”
While the community was inspired by socialist ideas emerging from 19th-century Europe, it wasn’t exactly how we think of socialism today. The community was founded as a joint-stock company, where every person received ownership of shares. People were allowed to own individual businesses, the profits of which would be reinvested in the community. People worked as soapmakers, printed notebooks and planted fruit trees, which would be sold at something like a farmer’s market. A bi-weekly newspaper called “Practical Christianity” was also distributed.
The most successful business was started by two brothers, Ebenezer and George Draper, from Uxbridge. They sold loom parts for textiles-making and invented a new type of spindle that reduced the cost and increased the quantity of yarn production. The original building where they produced the loom parts, called “The Little Red Shop”, now serves as a historical museum for the town of Hopedale.
But the success of the Draper brothers would ultimately lead to the end of the community. While Ebenezer had joined at the beginning of the community and could be considered a “true believer,” George did not join until 13 years later and had a more business-driven mindset.
“He realized that the shop that he had built was providing pretty much most of the funds for the community,” said Sue Ciaramicoli, volunteer curator at the Little Red Shop Museum. “So George, being the entrepreneur and capitalist, convinced his brother to withdraw their assets.”
When the town faced a financial crisis in 1856, the Draper brothers agreed to assume all of the town’s debts and bought out the shares of the other members of the community. After 14 years of living out their ideals, the Hopedale Community came to an end. Hopedale was incorporated as a town in 1886 and followed the standard rules of governance. The Drapers started their own company and a new factory was built for the production of textile looms, which would become the largest of its kind in the world until it too closed its doors in 1980.
The Hopedale Community wasn’t the only utopian experiment occurring in Massachusetts at the time. Around the same time, the community of Brook Farm, in West Roxbury, was established under similar ideals. Its members included the literary luminary Nathaniel Hawthorne. But while the Brook Farm experiment is more well-known due to its literary associations, the Hopedale Community lasted more than twice as long, a testament to the ideals and charisma of Ballou among his followers.
Ballou’s writings would also continue to inspire other thinkers, the most famous of which is the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, who was influenced by Ballou’s ideas of Christian non-resistance. In his book “The Kingdom of God Is Within You,” Tolstoy wrote that Ballou would be “in the future acknowledged as one of the great benefactors of mankind.” Tolstoy’s writings would go on to influence Gandhi, and later, Martin Luther King. In a sense, we have Ballou and the Hopedale Community to thank for that. | <urn:uuid:1b028ef7-1723-41de-8cd0-b3b5dfb86442> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bunewsservice.com/an-american-utopia-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-hopedale-community/?replytocom=19551 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.981953 | 1,278 | 3.34375 | 3 |
As a Digital Print Apprentice your main responsibilities will be to learn and perform the preparation, operation and maintenance of digital and lithographic presses ensuring all work is completed to deadlines and is of the highest quality.
Closing date: 04 Sep 2022
£10,004.80 to £19,760.00
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).Minimum Wage Rates
Total hours per week: 40
Possible start date
12 Sep 2022
22 Apr 2022
Level 2 (GCSE)
What will the apprentice be doing?
To learn and perform the full preparation, operation and maintenance of digital presses ensuring all work is completed to deadlines and is of the highest quality.
Keeping up to date with latest print techniques and processes
Following all health and safety procedures
Keeping workstation clean and tidy
General tidying, packing etc.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Print Operative L2 or L3
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Permanant post on completion of apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
About the employer
AXIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Level 2 (GCSE)
Before you apply
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When the Trees Say Nothing: Writings on Nature
Published by: Sorin Books
Release Date: 2003
Genre: Earth Keepers Top Books
This first collection of Thomas Merton's nature writings serves as a primer on eco-spirituality. Thomas Merton: millions know him as the author of The Seven Storey Mountain, the international bestseller and a modern spiritual classic. Now, in the first collection of his writings on nature, Merton is revealed as a man whose spirituality is rooted in nature, an environmentalist ahead of his time. These writings serve as a primer on eco-spirituality, revealing Merton's approach to ecology as a spiritual issue that exposes the degree of human alienation from the sacredness of the planet. Kathleen Deignan, Ph.D. has skillfully grouped over 300 of Merton's nature writings into thematic sections on the seasons, elements, creatures and other topics and has added an informative introduction. A foreword by renowned environmental and spiritual mentor Thomas Berry and art by John Giuliani complete this important compilation. | <urn:uuid:081848c2-2c7c-47bd-9917-36abea6db8a0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.earth-keepers.org/books/812-2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.926988 | 228 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Recent research shows that hemp protein powders have important nutritional benefits for vegans and those who follow a predominantly plant-based diet. They’re also great for people whose diets aren’t quite as good as they should be.
Before we go any further, let’s make one thing clear: Hemp, hemp seeds and hemp protein powder do not have psychoactive effects. While hemp is a type of cannabis, it contains only trace amounts of THC, which is what gives cannabis its high. Even the buds (which is where you’ll find most of the cannabinoids, including THC) don’t contain enough THC to mess with your mind.
So why has hemp been illegal in most of the world for so long? It’s all about the politics.
The Politics of Hemp
Hemp is one of the most versatile plants around. Until the 1930s, it was used all over the world for rope, clothes, paper and oil products. Doctors also used both hemp and marijuana in tinctures, ointments and salves.
Hemp was cheap, productive and easy to grow, which made it popular with poor American farmers. It would have made newspapers, clothing and oil products more affordable (and far more ecological). And it could have done wonders to relieve poverty. The American Medical Association tried to convince Congress to keep the medicine legal, but their pleas fell on deaf ears. The pressure from big business and the war on drugs put an end to both marijuana and hemp in the US, and eventually the world.
Most countries have legalized hemp by now, so there is no shortage of seeds (called hemp hearts when the shell is removed) or protein powder. That’s great news, because hemp seeds have so many health benefits. They can reduce inflammation; boost your immune system; improve heart health; make your hair, skin and nails stronger; and even reduce arthritis and joint pain.
What is Hemp?
In South Africa, hemp is defined as a cannabis plant with less than 0,2% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content. Many people think hemp is a separate variety of cannabis, but that’s not true. The distinction is legal, not botanical.
Plants with such a low level of THC often have a high CBD (cannabidiol) content, as both cannabinoids come from the same source (a lesser-known cannabinoid called cannabigerol or CBG). But don’t look for CBD in your hemp seeds or protein powder; the cannabinoids (including CBD and THC) are concentrated in the buds.
Hemp Seeds, Oil and Protein Powder
Hemp seeds can be found in health shops and supermarkets around the world in the form of protein powders, hemp hearts and even hemp seed oil. The seeds have a distinctive earthy, nutty taste.
The oil is extracted from the seeds and sold separately. It’s a great source of omega fatty acids, but most people don’t like the taste. What’s left behind is hemp protein powder, which is high in something called complete protein. Complete protein contains all nine essential amino acids, which is important if you’re on a plant-based diet. (These amino acids are “essential” because our bodies can’t make them; we must get them from food.) Hemp protein powders are typically between 30% and 70% protein.
Hemp protein is highly digestible, which means the body makes better use of this protein than the protein from other grains, nuts and seeds. This is because it contains edistin, a plant protein that’s similar to the protein found in the human body, and albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood plasma.
In addition to the nine essential amino acids, hemp is high in arginine and tyrosine. Arginine produces nitric oxide, which signals the arteries to relax. This promotes normal blood pressure.
Hemp powder also has both omega-3 (alpha-linolenic) and omega-6 (linoleic) fatty acids in the ideal ratio of 3:1. This is important for vegans and anyone following a plant-based diet; hemp is one of the few plant sources that offers this healthy ratio. This reduces the risk of cognitive decline, improves heart health and reduces inflammation.
If you want even more of those healthy fats, consider hemp hearts. Because the oil hasn’t been extracted, they’re high in omega fatty acids. And they taste a lot better than the oil. Just be aware that these fats have anti-platelet activity. If you’re taking blood thinners, consuming large amounts of hemp hearts or hempseed oil may increase your risk of bleeding.
Hemp seeds are a great source of vitamin E and minerals such as zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium and sulphur.
To stay healthy, we need to consume plenty of fibre, which is only available in plants. Recommended amounts vary, but experts tend to agree that we need at least 25g of fibre a day, with some sources suggesting 38g for men. A typical two-tablespoon serving of hemp protein powder contains 8g of fibre. Because of the higher fat content, hemp hearts contain much less.
One of the Best
All biological processes – especially the building and repair of cells, muscles and tissues – depend on protein. Finding the right protein source is essential for vegans and anyone following a plant-based diet.
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When ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips walked out of Venezuela last year instead of accepting radical changes to their previously agreed upon contracts, I think they could see the handwriting on the wall. As long as Chavez has influence down there, oil companies are not going to be allowed to consistently make money. If oil prices are up, he is going to demand a bigger cut. But if oil prices are down, he isn’t likely to reduce tax rates. So I think XOM and COP viewed the situation as high risk, low reward, and decided to exit instead of continue to play games with Chavez.
It should come as no big surprise to the companies who decided to stay – Chevron, BP, Statoil, and Total – that the deals they agreed to would be voided if it looked like they were going to start making money:
CARACAS, March 24 (Xinhua) — Venezuela will impose a new tax on oil companies for their “unexpected earnings” from the soaring global oil prices, President Hugo Chavez said Monday.
“They’re earning money that they haven’t accounted for,” Chavez said in a speech televised Monday, adding that those large additional earnings are not “a product of any extraordinary effort.”
The government has prepared a bill outlining the tax, he said, but the tax rate has not yet been determined.
The tax will represent the fourth rise in oil taxes in as many years as part of Chavez’s drive to increase revenue from the oil industry and tighten state control over oil fields.
Over the past two years, the Venezuelan government has raised taxes for oil exploration, extraction, processing and selling to foreign companies.
This is the business climate in Venezuela: Take risks, and if there is a reward Chavez will take it. This is already hurting investment there, and I think Venezuela – after seeing an initial windfall – will see much lower revenues in the future as investment there dries up. He is employing an incredibly short-sighted strategy. | <urn:uuid:1d11fec9-afe0-4660-bffe-41513ea91bf3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.rrapier.com/2008/03/newsflash-chavez-to-increase-oil-taxes/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.97797 | 416 | 1.585938 | 2 |
Tracking your hardware, software, and virtual IT assets can be challenging without a proper system. Manually handling IT assets is time-consuming, costly, and prone to errors.
To make things easier, you can use an IT asset management (ITAM) tool to do the job for you. ITAM tools give you more accurate results, save time, and help you manage your IT assets more efficiently.
In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know about IT asset management, including:
- What is IT asset management (ITAM)?
- Why is IT asset management important?
- How does IT asset management work?
- How to use IT asset management tools.
What is IT asset management (ITAM)?
IT asset management (ITAM) is a broad term covering the lifecycle management of all IT assets of a company, including the tactical and strategic decision-making related to managing those assets.
But what are IT assets, and what do they include?
An IT asset is any company-owned hardware, software, network, or information used to complete day-to-day business processes and activities.
- Infrastructure hardware: All network devices, servers, and data centers that your company owns and uses.
- In-house developed software: The software that your employees develop and use daily.
- Software licenses: Software developed by a third party for which your company purchases a license for a certain period.
- Company-owned devices: These are all of your company-purchased and -owned devices, including laptops, computers, tablets, phones, monitors, and printers.
- Lease agreements for facilities and infrastructure: If your company has lease agreements to use a facility or infrastructure owned by a third party, that’s also considered an asset.
- Digital data: These data are photos, videos, and other business-related information stored on company-owned devices.
What is an ITAM database?
An ITAM database is a data repository you collect to help answer questions about your IT assets. In addition to tracking your IT assets, this database also stores and tracks detailed information about each asset, like contractual, financial, and physical data.
The information stored in the database assists with:
- Insurance and warranties
You might use a dedicated ITAM database, but it can also overlap with a configuration management database (CMDB) or content management system (CMS) tools.
3 types of IT asset management
IT asset management can be broken down into three specific categories:
IT asset management
IT asset management (ITAM) is a subset of the IT Service Management (ITSM) System and includes the proper management of all financial, contractual, and inventory functions of the IT assets—hardware and software—and regulates the overall IT environment factors.
Digital asset management
This category manages all intellectual property stored on company-owned devices in electronic media form and other business-related information produced by the company.
Software asset management and license management
Software asset management (SAM) is a type of ITAM concerned with the management, control, and cybersecurity of company-produced software and the purchased licenses for third-party software.
This way, the company ensures no compliance conflicts and violations, and all license payments are processed correctly and on time.
Today, it’s more common to use SaaS management software to manage your software licenses rather than an ITAM tool.
Why is IT asset management important?
If you do a quick Google search, you’ll find that manual asset tracking using spreadsheets is still the industry standard today. But using Excel spreadsheets can lead to many inaccuracies, unreliability, and lost information. According to Forbes, 90% of spreadsheets contain errors.
Managing all your IT assets like hardware, software, and company networks can quickly become overwhelming. Without a proper ITAM system in place, it’s tough to track your on-premises and cloud IT inventory if you manage a huge enterprise with many departments, networks, and big IT inventories in different locations.
Companies that use ITAM save about 30% of their IT budget through optimization.
Let’s see what other benefits a fully-functioning ITAM system can bring you.
1. Informed purchasing decisions
With an IT asset management solution, you align hardware and software to better understand what assets are purchased and how many of them are used effectively. This alignment, in turn, helps you make better purchasing decisions in the future.
You can also track the quality of the product/service you’re using, the post-sale support, and other essential factors.
2. Business continuity
Natural disasters and other unforeseen events can crash your systems and cause data loss. Hence, IT asset management is essential for an IT infrastructure library’s (ITIL) processes.
With a proper ITAM, you can identify the potential problems such events might cause and be better prepared to recover and restore your services faster.
3. Enhanced IT security
ITAM software shows you which of your employees have access to what information.
You can use the software to manage employees’ access, put different restrictions where needed, and improve the security of all your IT assets.
4. Subscription and license compliance
As the average company uses 100–300+ software solutions, it becomes tough to track which tools are used efficiently and which ones are forgotten.
With an IT asset management system, you can track business-related apps usage all from one place, avoiding unjustified IT costs, compliance risks, and other liabilities.
ITAM makes it easier to standardize all your IT processes.
One process you can standardize is device issuing. For example, suppose an employee needs a work phone. Then, all they have to do is use a self-service request form through the ITAM portal.
At the same time, the IT team can track the work phone and other company devices and to whom they’re currently assigned. So if an employee quits, it’s easier for the company to get the hardware back.
6. Total cost of ownership accuracy
The total cost of ownership (TCO) shows you all expenses related to an IT asset instead of only the purchase price. TCO includes operation, support, and maintenance costs that occur during the IT asset lifecycle.
When you have a comprehensive ITAM system helping you track the total cost of ownership with accuracy, you can eliminate duplicate and useless assets.
How does IT asset management work?
IT asset management is about what you do in each stage of the asset’s lifecycle and why the process itself is systematic and continuous.
The five stages of the asset lifecycle are:
The first step in the IT asset management process is to plan your strategy.
You have to make strategic decisions on what assets the company needs, how you’re going to procure them, and how you’ll maintain and use them.
This stage often includes a total cost of ownership or cost/benefit analysis to help you make the right choice.
The next step is procurement. Here, you acquire the IT assets either through building, leasing, buying, or licensing them.
At this stage, you introduce the new assets into the company’s IT ecosystem.
This introduction usually requires installation, integration with other components, establishing support processes, and giving users access.
Each asset needs maintenance, repair, and upgrades after it’s been used for some time. This way, you maximize the value you get from it, mitigate risk, and extend the asset’s life.
The last stage is when the asset reaches the end of its useful life. That’s when you have to dispose of it, terminate license renewals, and cancel support agreements.
You also have to think about a replacement asset to which you can transition all users.
How to choose the right IT asset management tools for business optimization
With the help of ITAM tool process automation, you can quickly capture, process, manage, and analyze all your IT asset data.
Not sure which ITAM tool to pick? Here are some must-have features you should be on the lookout for:
1. Discovery feature and automated inventory
When you install a new asset in the company’s IT system, the tool will recognize it and include it in the inventory.
2. License management
The tool can detect if you’re under-licensed and at risk of compliance liabilities or over-licensed and paying for unnecessary software. Some tools can also track changes in the Terms and Conditions of each software and license expiration date.
3. Patch and version management
The tool automatically updates software and makes sure that all devices meet the security and efficiency standards.
4. Request management
Employees can place requests for new IT assets like software and devices by filling out a standardized form directly in the system. The tool can also identify different license requirements and monitor the procurement and deployment process.
5. Product or service catalog
You can access a catalog with all assets and resources used within the organization. The catalog also contains information about the asset’s name, edition, version, license agreement, and other vital information.
6. Configuration management database (CMDB)
A CMDB is usually a part of the IT service management system and supports asset management control. You can see the IT asset configuration, warranty, contracts, and other tracking information through a CMDB.
7. Fixed asset system
The fixed repository system is part of the financial management system and reports asset data needed in some financial processes.
8. Digital asset management
The digital asset management feature allows you to organize, store, and retrieve media assets and manage their copyright permissions. Such assets include photos, videos, animations, and other multimedia.
Read more: “7 IT Asset Management (ITAM) Best Practices”
Make the switch to IT asset management
Manually handling IT assets is time-consuming, costly, and the chance of making a mistake is much higher than using an ITAM platform.
And instead of wasting a month—give or take—of human labor on assembling IT asset audits, put all the information in an IT asset management tool that can do the job for you.
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The effective utilization of any plant source in food supplementation or in new product formulation is based on the knowledge of their nutritional composition and functional properties. In this study the proximate analysis, vitamin content, mineral content and antinutrient analysis of pigeon pea was investigated using, (AOAC, 1984), for proximate analysis, (Adrian, 1973) method for vitamins, and (Adrian, 1973) method for mineral analysis. Results of the proximate analysis gives the following: moisture content (7.88%), ash content (4.18%), fiber content (8.99%), fat content (2.59%), protein content (21.87%),carbohydrate content (54.48mg%).The predominant vitamin were vitamin A (64.15%), and vitamin C (87.6mg%). The mineral analysis revealed higher value for magnesium (22.04 ppm) and calcium (27.10 ppm). Pigeon pea contains little amount of antinutrients which may interfere with the utilization of the nutrients contained in it. For example, the following were observed from the experimental result; cyanogenic glycoside (1.782%), phytate (0.335%), tannin (0.952%), and cardiac glycoside (0.189%). The high protein content of the seed is essential for growth, formation of bones and muscles while the fiber content increases the metabolism rate and reduce the possibility of weight gain
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification page. ii
Table of contents. vi
1.0 Introduction. 1 1.1 Aim. 2
1.2 Objectives. 3
2.0 Literature Review. 4
2.1 Description of pigeon pea. 4
2.2 Taxonomy. 6
2.3 Health benefits of pigeon pea. 7
2.4 Uses and consumption of pigeon pea. 10
2.5 Nutritional contents of pigeon pea. 11
2.6 Vitamins. 11
2.6.1 Health benefits of vitamins. 13
2.6.2 Deficiency of vitamins. 14
2.7 Minerals. 15
2.8 Anti-nutrients. 17
2.9. Proximate analysis. 19
3.1 Materials. 22
3.1.1 Reagent 22
3.1.2 Apparatus. 23
3.2.0 Methods. 23
3.2.1 Determination of Ash content. 23
3.2.2 Determination of moisture content. 24
3.2.3 Determination of crude fat. 24
3.2.4 Determination of crude fiber. 25
3.2.5 Determination of crude protein. 25
3.2.6 Determination of carbohydrate 26
3.3 Determination of vitamin A 27
3.3.1 Determination of vitamin E. 27
3.3.2 Determination of vitamin B1 and B2. 28
3.3.3 Determination of vitamin B3. 28
3.3.4 Determination of vitamin B6 29
3.3.5 Determination of vitamin B12. 29
3.3.6 Determination of vitamin D&K 29
3.4.1 Phenol determination. 30
3.4.2 Determination of steroid content. 30
3.4.3 Determination of terpenoids. 31
3.4.4 Cardiac glycoside determination. 31
3.4.5 Tannin determination. 32
3.4.6 Phytate determination. 33
3.4.7 Oxalate determination 33
4.0 Result. 34
4.1 The Result for Proximate Content of Pigeon Pea 34
4.2 The Result for Vitamin Content of Pigeon Pea 35
4.3 The Result for Mineral Composition of Pigeon Pea 36
4.4 The Result for Anti-Nutrients Composition of Pigeon Pea 37
5.1 Discussion. 38
5.2 Conclusion 40
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig 1. Seeds of pigeon pea 5
Fig 2. The pigeon pea plant 6
Fig 4.1 The Result for Proximate Content of Pigeon Pea 34
Fig 4.2 The Result for Vitamin Content of Pigeon Pea 35
Fig 4.3 The Result for Mineral Composition of Pigeon Pea 36
Fig 4.4 The Result for Anti-Nutrients Composition of Pigeon Pea 37
Legumes are low‐priced sources of protein‐rich foods that have been important in alleviating protein malnutrition and in the tropics; they are the next important food crop after cereals (Oyarekua, 2009). Leguminous seeds include soybean, cowpea, groundnut, pigeon pea (fio-fio), mucuna (velvet beans), jack bean, oil bean, and chicken pea. The legume and grain families are by far the world’s most important sources of food; grains supply starch, whereas legumes which include bean, peas, and alfalfa supply protein and fats. Legumes are rich sources of protein, energy, vitamins, dietary fibre, minerals, and oil, especially the oil‐seeds (Arawande and Borokini, 2010). Cereals are deficient in lysine and tryptophan, but rich in methionine and cysteine, whereas legumes are deficient in sulfur‐containing amino acids such as methionine and cysteine, and rich in lysine (Sodipo and Fashakin, 2011). There is a need to combine the cereals and legumes together so as to complement each other.
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a locally available, affordable, and underutilized grain legume of the tropics and subtropics (Fasoyiro et al, 2010). Pigeon pea uses include soil improvement, agroforestry, intercropping, food, feed, wood, and pest management. Pigeon pea is reported to contain 20%–22% protein, 1%–2% fat, 65% carbohydrate, and 6.8% ash (Onweluzo and Nwabugwu, 2009) and rich in mineral quality and fibre content. It is known as “otili” in the South‐western part of Nigeria. In South‐eastern Nigeria, it is usually consumed in cooked form like cooked beans and most consumers prefer to cook “fio‐fio”, as it is usually called, with firewood due to the long period of time it takes to soften. The presence of antinutrients in pigeon pea has limited its utilization. Fermentation process had also been utilized to increase the protein and textural qualities of the seeds (Fasoyiroet al., 2010).
Proximate analysis is a set of methods to get information about the nutritional value of food. They were developed around 1850 in Germany especially for animal feed (Adeyeyeet al., 2015). It uses some chemical-physical properties of a special group of nutrients in their methods. The analysis contains: dry matter by drying at 103C; ash by incineration at 550C, crude protein by kjeldahl determination of nitrogen, crude fibre as the organic fraction remaining after acid and alkaline hydrolysis and crude fat as the fraction extracted with petroleum ether.Proximate Analysis involves the partitioning of compounds in a food into six categories based on the chemical properties of the compounds (Adeyeyeet al., 2015). The six categories are: moisture, ash, crude protein (or Kjeldahl protein), crude lipid, crude fibre, nitrogen-free extracts (digestible carbohydrates).
The aim of this work is to determine the nutritional composition of pigeon pea.
The Objectives of this research are:
- To determine the proximate analysis of pigeon pea.
- To determine the vitamin content of pigeon pea.
- To determine the mineral content of pigeon pea.
- To determine the anti-nutrient composition of pigeon pea.
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This information outlines examples of advertising claims that don’t meet the legal requirements and how to make
them compliant. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Chiropractic Board of
Australia (the Board) are sharing these examples to help you check your own advertising to ensure you comply with
your obligations under the National Law.
Why the advertising is non-compliant and how the specific examples could be corrected is based on our
assessment of advertising complaints we have received for the chiropractic profession. To do this we apply
the National Law and any further guidance that National Boards and Ahpra publish, including the Guidelines for
advertising a regulated health service and resources on our websites.
The examples are specific to chiropractors and are some of the most common mistakes we see. We have also
published common examples which highlight advertising from various regulated health professions but are still
important to help you make your advertising compliant.
Check your advertising: Chiropractic examples PDF
This document comprises examples of advertising
considered false, misleading or deceptive, because:
The limited research evidence across manual
therapies is not supportive of practitioners making
advertising claims that they can effectively treat
non-musculoskeletal conditions. However, sometimes
chiropractic care may benefit aspects of some
non-musculoskeletal conditions and syndromes.
For example, manual therapy may help with
musculoskeletal aspects of a non-musculoskeletal
condition such as muscular tension often associated
with asthma, and in these circumstances chiropractic
care could be helpful in managing the condition
alongside care from other practitioners.
If advertising refers to a specific non-musculoskeletal
condition, it should be clear that the practitioner is
treating the aspects of the condition amenable to
manual therapy and the role of the treatment should
not be overstated.
These examples highlight non-compliant advertising
by chiropractors and/or chiropractic related websites,
Facebook pages, print advertisements and/or
advertising by chiropractors or chiropractic clinics on
third party websites.
Text in green means this is okay and is unlikely to
Text in orange means it can depend. If you
have qualified your advertising by providing the
appropriate context and clarification, it is unlikely
to be misleading to consumers.
Text in red means this advertising is in breach of
the legal requirements, and you should remove it
from your advertising.
This advertising is considered false misleading and deceptive. Parts of this advertising are unqualified and/
or are not supported by acceptable evidence and therefore may mislead consumers.
Chiropractic has been proven to be a very safe and
effective healthcare modality in Australia
Chiropractic treatment can help with:
Contact us to
book an appointment!
To resolve the issues with this advertising, we suggest the following changes.
Statement 1 could be corrected to read:
Chiropractic treatment may help patients
to manage a range of musculoskeletal
conditions, as well as musculoskeletal aspects
of non-musculoskeletal conditions
See Note 1 for more information
Statement 2 could be corrected to read:
See Note 2 for more information
Do you have a young child?
Chiropractic care can assist infants and
Chiropractic offers natural, drug-free
solutions to keep your children developing at
A recent study has shown that spinal
adjustments/chiropractic care is effective
in the management of children with
The results of this study show that
chiropractic is an important non-drug
intervention for children with hyperactivity.
Statement 1 These statements cannot be corrected and must be removed
Statement 2 These statements cannot be corrected and must be removed
This advertising is considered false, misleading or deceptive. Parts of this advertising are not supported by
acceptable evidence so may not be included in advertising.
If there is not acceptable evidence to support a claim it may not be in included in advertising
Are you pregnant?
Chiropractic treatment can help pregnant women with:
Chiropractic treatment can help clear your nervous
system of interferences, which in turn can improve
fertility, and aid in conception to become pregnant.
Contact us to
book an appointment!
Chiropractic treatment can help
pregnant women with:
Statement 2 This statement cannot be corrected and
must be removed
This advertising is considered false, misleading or deceptive. Under the National Law there is no specialist
registration for chiropractic. When a practitioner does not hold specialist registration, advertising that uses
words or titles related to specialty is likely to mislead the public to believe the practitioner holds a type of
Advertising that uses the words, or variations of the words or phrases ‘specialist’, ‘specialises in’, ‘specialty’,
or ‘specialised’ is likely to mislead the public to believe the practitioner holds a type of specialist registration
approved under the National Law.
We use specialised chiropractic techniques in our
Our practice specialises in chiropractic care for
Our practice includes Dr McKenzie (chiropractor)
Our practice specialises in chiropractic care for
Chiropractors are spine experts.
We use several specific chiropractic
techniques in our practice.
Statement 3 could be corrected to read:
Our practice has a specific interest in
chiropractic care for children.
Statement4 could be corrected to read:
... who says “I have a particular interest in
musculoskeletal issues in children.”
This advertising is considered false, misleading or deceptive. There is no provision in the National Law that
prohibits a practitioner from using titles such as ‘doctor’ or ‘Dr’ but there is potential to mislead or deceive if
the title is not applied clearly.
If practitioners choose to adopt the title ‘Dr’ in their advertising and they are not registered medical
practitioners, then (whether or not they hold a Doctorate degree or PhD) they should clearly state their
Dr McKenzie has spent the last 10 years as a health
practitioner practising in the field of musculoskeletal
Dr McKenzie (chiropractor) has spent the last
10 years as a health practitioner practising
the field of musculoskeletal sports injuries.
Dr McKenzie has spent the last 10 years
as a chiropractor practising in the field of
musculoskeletal sports injuries.
This advertising is clearly a testimonial.
Testimonials or purported testimonials, that is, recommendations or positive statements about clinical
aspects of a regulated health service are prohibited under the National Law when advertising regulated
Pay particular attention to testimonials (real or fake) which can be misleading for consumers, particularly about
a clinical aspect. If you’re unsure about whether or not the feedback relates to a clinical aspect of a regulated
health service, it’s best to seek legal advice or leave it out.
Jac, 47, is one of our many patients who experienced
great results with chiropractic treatment. Jac says:
‘As a patient who has received this treatment, I
confirm that it really does work and my chronic back
pain is much improved after only five sessions’.
Statement 1 An example of a recommendation that could
be used in advertising:
Alex, 35, says: ‘The practice is in a great
spot so parking isn’t a problem. The staff are
lovely and I have been going there for many
This advertising is considered to encourage the unnecessary use of regulated health services. The
advertising is also considered to be false, misleading and deceptive as it includes claims that are
not supported by acceptable evidence.
Did you know that regular checking of newborns, toddler and children’s
spines by a chiropractor for subluxations are essential to help deal with
trauma in gestation/birth/childhood and prevent illness later in life? Book
a visit for your child now.
The birth process can, and often does, cause your baby’s first subluxation,
especially if forceps or suction is used. During birth the shape of the
baby’s head can be altered and it can also place unnecessary pressure
on parts of the brain which if not corrected can lead to subtle changes in
The sooner a baby can be checked following birth the sooner the bone
structure of the baby can be accessed and corrected if needed.
Having your child’s spine carefully assessed for spinal problems after birth
gives them a good foundation for healthy growth and development later
in life. Many parents are amazed at how such gentle and non-invasive care
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Stuart MacCorkle Collection
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains primarily a series of photographs of Dr. Stuart McCorkle throughout his adult life, ranging from informal prints to professionally made portraits. In addition, the collection originally included copies of books authored by McCorkle and have since been transferred within the Special Collections department. The financial material contains legal papers describing the gift left by both himself and his wife, now worth $1.9 million, to advance development of the politics department in particular. Of great note is the typescript of his autobiography, which provides in great detail, insight into his life and opinion of political matters such as city planning, bureaucracy, and local government.
- 1928 - 1981
Conditions Governing Use
The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Stuart MacCorkle was born in Murat, Virginia in 1903 and graduated in 1924 from Washington and Lee University. After completing a premedical track as an undergraduate, MacCorkle was admitted to University of Virginia for a Master's program in political science and later Johns Hopkins University for a doctorate in political science. Shortly after, MacCorkle accepted a position as a faculty member of the government department at the University of Texas. During World War II, he took leave and worked for the Division of Organizational Planning and then the Office of Civilian Defense. MacCorkle returned to the University of Texas in 1943 and began his career as a civil servant. His appointed positions included Chairman of the Governor's Tax Study Commission, Executive Director of the Texas Economy Commission, and a member of Austin's Planning and Zoning Commission. He later ran and attained a position in Austin's city hall for two consecutive terms (1949-1953). From 1958 to 1960, he lived and worked in Korea as an academic adviser at Seoul National University in a successful attempt to develop a program in public administration. In 1967, MacCorkle resigned his position at the University of Texas and shortly returned to Austin's city hall in the spring of 1969. Stuart MacCorkle has since passed away in April of 1982.
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“I was dead, but look, I am alive forever and ever” ~Jesus
Without doubt, the most important event on the calendar for followers of Christ, is what is known as Easter or Resurrection Sunday. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important moment in the history of the world. Three days prior to His resurrection, He had completed the most agonizing part of his triumphant purpose by willingly giving his life to pain and death, crumpled on Calvary’s cross. However, that was only the beginning, not the end.
After three days in the tomb, Jesus rose, shed His death clothes and spent 40 days giving final instructions to His disciples. And because of that, we too have the promise of eternal life just as He gave to the thief on the cross beside him, “I assure you: Today you will be with Me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the focal point of our hope as found in the following Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 15:13-14, 19 “But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is futile and your faith is empty—For if only in this life we have hope in Christ, we should be pitied more than anyone.”
Acts 2:24, 32 “God raised Him up, ending the pains of death, because it was not possible for Him to be held by it—God has resurrected this Jesus. We are all witnesses of this.”
Matthew 28:1-10 “Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (the mother of James and Joseph and the mother of the sons of Zebedee) went out to visit the tomb. Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint.
“Then the angel spoke to the women, “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you.”
Luke 24:46-48 He also said to them: “This is what is written: the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”
1 Corinthians 15:1-8 “Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters, of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still stand firm in it. It is this Good News that saves you if you continue to believe the message I told you—unless, of course, you believed something that was never true in the first place. I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. He was seen by Peter and then by the Twelve. After that, he was seen by more than 500 of his followers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he was seen by James and later by all the apostles. Last of all, as though I had been born at the wrong time, I also saw him.”
Acts 4:33 “And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus—”
Acts 26:22-23 “I teach nothing except what the Prophets and Moses said—that the Messiah would suffer and be the First to rise from the dead, to bring light to Jews and Gentiles alike.”
Romans 10:9-10 If you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
There are many scriptures which relate the risen Lord being seen as a living testimony of His resurrection. His absolute victory over death and its decay gives all the believers in Jesus Christ an unwavering hope of everlasting life with Him. Although we shall die, unless Jesus returns with the trumpet blast and angelic shout first, we shall not perish but taste life that never ends, residing in the New Jerusalem with Almighty God and the resurrected Son. | <urn:uuid:45f2ec0d-9e39-4acd-a56f-582989ee6bfc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://douloschristos.org/tag/resurrection/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.984456 | 1,034 | 2.09375 | 2 |
The reason for the popularity of White 2 in this enclosure opening position is that after White 4, White's group is actually alive. Black 5 is required to finish the joseki, so White has actually achieved that in sente. (If Black wants to take sente here, the normal idea is to play more lightly, with Black 3 at a).
Since White's strategy in the medium term is to invade in the area of the marked points, White's idea of making life on the left corresponds to wanting only to have one weak group on this side (see do not create two weak groups). White has made few points in the left corner, but that isn't the major point.
In the follow-up to the diagonal attachment 4-4 point joseki, White often invades the corner at 3-3 as shown here, even though the two marked stones on the outside will be weakened by Black 2. (In this diagram Black's marked stone is in an attacking position, but the idea applies in many such situations.)
Now White plays a or b. While a is the more common play, White at b is used when White wants immediate life, settling the corner group.
This is a standard sequence for White to make life in the corner. White will play this way in order to turn next to the defence of the outside stones, having given Black a minimum of plays that affect them.
White 1 played this way is normal, but White will have to play further moves on the left side, and Black will have a stronger wall.
You could say that making immediate life relates naturally to the karami idea: you don't want to have two weak groups in the same part of the board. settling one group denies the opponent the chance of making double-purpose attacking moves.
The first example applies this to a possible weak group and a virtual group, thought of as a possible future invasion. The second example relates to an invading group and an existing weak group. The example at 4-4 point one-space low pincer invasion, interception, hane underneath is similar to the second. | <urn:uuid:d108e1a1-b234-4df5-89bd-634fd2b0c1ee> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://senseis.xmp.net/?ImmediateLife | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.947501 | 436 | 2.25 | 2 |
Tyler, the Creator has spent most of his career knee-deep in controversy and thrives off of his unique ideas and shocking subject matter. His unique evolution as an artist and personal sense of style influence much of society and entertain his followers to a massive degree.
At the 62nd Grammy Awards last Sunday, he raised concerns which have always been known among the Black community but have been rarely brought up on a national stage.
His 2019 album “IGOR” was critically acclaimed by fans and music critics alike, with both groups praising the change of style and incredible consistency and storytelling Tyler displayed on the album. Additionally, it was nominated and won the Best Rap Album award at the Grammy Awards.
Yet, his album was only nominated for Best Rap Album, and it contains less than 30% actual rapping. The rest of the album is brilliantly orchestrated instrumentation, singing, chords, synthesizers and melodies that could well be considered pop ballads.
“EARFQUAKE” clearly takes inspiration from genre-bending producers such as Timbaland and Pharrell, and “IGOR’S THEME” is a mostly instrumental track which contains a bridge that brings chills to the average listener who enjoys different song structures and unique instrumentation. The album is genre-bending and takes inspiration from many different styles of music.
To call “IGOR” a rap album could be compared to calling “Thriller” by Michael Jackson just a pop album or calling King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard just a rock band. By characterizing Black music in such a way, the value of the art is diminished and much of its depth and impact is nullified.
During his speech after the Grammy ceremony, Tyler expressed how the win felt like a “backhanded compliment” as he felt like his album did not fit the criteria for the category it was placed in.
While he was happy his art was being recognized on a national stage, he also pointed out the systematic problem when Black people create art: No matter what they create, their creations will not receive the same amount of coverage or representation that they deserve.
The art will continue to be restricted to a certain category such as “urban” due to the lack of people of color who control who earns awards. The confining misrepresentation of putting his album in the “rap category” displays a larger problem among the community of individuals who vote for these types of awards.
While calls to abolish genres cite the limiting nature of characterizing music this way, Tyler expresses a more specific belief of exclusivity in which I agree with. Rap and other genres should be able to expand their influence beyond their perceived boundaries. Blackness continues to be shown as detrimental to showcasing art to a wider audience.
The Grammy and other award shows have a well-known history of suppressing Black art or limiting the amount of Black art that is showcased on a natural scale. Black art has constantly been snubbed, embarrassed or pigeonholed to a certain set of categories even if the categorization refuses to be accurate to the art being shown.
Artists of color tend to win in “racialized” categories such as rap and R&B, but rarely win major categories such as Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best New Artist. This consistent lack of representation illustrates the glass ceiling which Black artists are trapped beneath.
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The national jobless rate was 14.7 percent in April, the highest since the Great Depression, and many economists expect it will near 20 percent in May, a sign companies are still slashing jobs.
Roughly 2.1 million people applied for US unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs in the face of a deep recession even as more businesses reopen and rehire some laid-off employees.
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
The labour department's report on Thursday includes a count of all the people now receiving unemployment aid: 21 million. That is a rough measure of the number of unemployed Americans.
The national jobless rate was 14.7 percent in April, the highest since the Great Depression, and many economists expect it will near 20 percent in May.
States are gradually restarting their economies by letting some businesses — from gyms, retail shops and restaurants to hair and nail salons — reopen with some restrictions. As some of these employers, including automakers, have recalled a portion of their laid-off employees, the number of people receiving unemployment benefits has fallen.
First-time applications for unemployment aid, though still high by historical standards, have now fallen for eight straight weeks.
In addition to those who applied last week, 1.2 million applied under a new programme for self-employed and gig workers, who are eligible for jobless aid for the first time.
These figures aren’t adjusted for seasonal variations, so the government doesn’t include them in the overall data.
Analysts are monitoring incoming economic data to gauge how consumers are responding as many retail establishments gradually reopen.
Jobs won’t return in any significant way as long as Americans remain slow to resume spending at their previous levels.
Data from Chase Bank credit and debit cards shows that consumers have slowly increased their spending since the government distributed stimulus checks in mid-April.
Consumer spending had plunged 40 percent in March compared with a year earlier but has since rebounded to 20 percent below year-ago levels.
Most of that increase has occurred in online shopping, which has recovered to pre-virus levels after having tumbled about 20 percent.
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Modern India has been ravaged by rampant misogyny – from the abominable rape culture to the hypersexualisation and objectification of women in the Indian Film industry. Every chauvinistic nook and cranny found in India stems from deep-rooted cultural issues, unfortunately imbibed in Indian society today.
Although there are a myriad of intersectional feminists who are fighting to dismantle the pillars of patriarchy, they seem to lack a certain brand of feminism that has been missing from India for so long – a brand of feminism that combines fighting against the oppression of women in India and simultaneously fighting for the sexual freedom, financial independence and greater recognition of the strength and power of your average Desi woman.
This void is steadily being filled by Chuskipop, an hour long, biweekly podcast by Sweety and Pappu, two proud Indian women who are unapologetically vocal about their body, sexuality, intellect and the power they yield as brown women.
Chuskipop, “the Brainchild of Sweety”, as Pappu endearingly calls it, was created by Sweety as a “creative outlet to deal with the stress of moving” to Canada, far away from loved ones. Sweety, an artist based in Canada, decided to reach out to Pappu, a writer based in the Middle East and a childhood friend, to create something special, something that would help them connect with other Desi women all around the world. Pappu recalls being initially terrified and simultaneously flattered that Sweety chose to reach out to her. “I tend to be an introvert and I’m not the kind of person to openly voice my opinions a lot – but something stirred inside of me, which prompted me to say yes”.
We wanted to create something entertaining, raw and rebellious – something that celebrates Desi Female friendship”, quips Sweety. “We did this so we could create a safe space online, to voice our dissent through creativity”.
What’s interesting, puzzling and slightly melancholy is both women have decided to remain anonymous, adopting traditional Indian monikers Sweety and Pappu. “Well, both of us were born in the Middle East so we still have family there and Pappu still lives there – living in the Middle East, it’s kind of scary”, Sweety ponders, with slight discontent. The lack of freedom of speech and oppression against women in many parts of the region discouraged the Chuskipop duo to openly speak out. India’s conservative nature acted as an added deterrent – “a lot of our topics may not be taken the right way, especially in relation to relatives; we just didn’t want to run the risk of rubbing someone in the wrong way”.
Chuskipop’s popularity is evident from its steadily increasing social media following, which is no surprise at all. The hilarious, authentic podcasts range from topics about periods to the archaic concepts of marriage in the Indian community – topics that are incredibly relevant and relatable to the majority of Indian women, who want to speak up but may be scared of the repercussions it may bring. When talking about the possible expansion of the Chuskipop brand, Sweety mentions working towards making short films and animated shorts while Pappu talks about wanting to collaborate with specific charities who are involved in elevating the already powerful feminist movement in India.
The Chuskipop duo are also incredibly passionate about helping social causes, ranging from women’s empowerment to increasing the rights of the LGBTQI+ community in India. When asked about whether they had any interested in joining the Indian political scene, both of them fervently deny having any interest. “India has a very intense and frightening political landscape that neither Pappu nor I see ourselves being a part of. Although, we absolutely want to be part of the overarching social justice movement and fight alongside our peers, who need our support” muses Sweety.
In addition to the podcasts, Sweety also creates a very distinctive flavor of artwork that is inspired by 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Bollywood Heroines. The backdrop of the artwork consists of these golden divas, draped in heavy kajal and colourful prints, is fronted by powerful quotes such as ‘A woman does not have to be modest in order to be respected’ and ‘Behind every successful woman in a tribe of other successful women who have her back’. “We have been getting so many requests for prints, so we might work on that”, says Pappu.
The juxerposition of the quotes with the many actresses representing the stereotypical, submissive Indian woman is a direct hit to the Indian film industry and to the patriarchy that is, unfortunately, ruling India today.
Talking about 90’s Bollywood Heroines leads to Sweety reminiscing about her childhood and how almost every Bollywood movie was written through the ‘male gaze’ and male point of view – “it was honestly exhausting and boring. Growing up in the 90’s and being exposed to rape scene after rape scene was incredibly harmful for young girls – I grew up feeling very confused about sexuality and couldn’t process as to why men kept on physically abusing women in every single Bollywood movie I watched”.
“What frustrated me even more was every movie showing the Indian hero stalking his heroine until she succumbed to his advances and magically fell in love with him. The violent rape scenes, men slapping women to put them in their place or trying to steal their honor – it was horrifying. If this is all Indian men watched growing up, no wonder they feel like they are entitled to a woman’s time”.
Talking about whether the Indian film Industry has been sexually empowering towards woman, Pappu adds that the difference between objectifying women and sexually liberating them is “simple a matter of finding out who is writing/directing the specific movie and who its being written for. More often than not, Bollywood masala films with “Item songs” are written and directed by men, with men in mind as the audience”.
Although, Sweety does mention watching positive Bollywood sexual role models such as Helen, Rekha and Sridevi, woman who would “dance and strut around, blending naturally refined sexuality with power, humour and a whole load of sass”.
One of the aspects that are admiring and refreshing about Chuskipop is how sex positive if is – India, like most South Asian countries, is a very conservative country, where sex is a taboo subject in most households of almost every socio-economic level.
Sweety believes that India has a long way to go to become a sex positive nation for both men and women. “The nation harbors a very sexist and uninformed idea of women’s sexuality and it shocks me that we come from a culture that used to be very sex positive but is now so fearful of discussing a subject that is so natural and primal – sex plays such a big role in our daily lives”. Although, she has hope that things will eventually change, Pappu adds that India needs a massive overhaul in social norms and the media’s portrayal of women. “The government can possible play a bigger role in education people about human sexuality, as long as they are well informed about it.”
But, for India to move towards becoming a more progressive, sex positive society, the horrifying and uncontrollable rape culture needs to end. “Sex being a taboo subject does play a small role in fueling rape culture, but it stems more from our patriarchal society and a strong desire for Indian men to be in constant control. The average Indian men is raised to believe that they are entitled to a woman’s body and her time whereas the average Indian woman is raised to be quiet and subservient”, says Sweety.
“Also, there is a strong tendency for victim blaming – the fact that the Indian legal system does not even recognize martial rape shows how broken our system is”, says Pappu. She adds, “When it comes to consent classes in India, our sex education does not impart clearly instructions on asking for consent and giving consent. We constantly mention on our podcast of how traumatic the extended rape scenes of 90’s Bollywood were – it was such a weird, hypocritical time where natural acts of showing affection were considered scandalous while no one batted an eye over rape scenes. Although, I can’t really say that the movies nowadays are any better”.
Marital rape not being considered illegal in India, when a spouse is over the age of fifteen, a fact which has sent shockwaves of disgust all over the feminist movement in India. It is also an issue that visibly angers the Chuskipop duo very much.
“Honestly, I’m used to conservative Desi women playing into the patriarchy”, sighs Sweety.
Maneka Gandhi, the Union Cabinet minister for women & children has justified this (might I add pathetically) by stating that the international definition of marital rape ‘can’t be suitably applied in the Indian context due to various factors like level of education/illiteracy, poverty, myriad social customs and values, religious beliefs etc.’. Sweety adds, “I’m not sure why illiteracy and poverty should be an issue, because martial rape can happen to anyone, regardless of their caste and creed. Obviously Maneka Gandhi has it very, very wrong, either she’s incredibly uninformed or playing a political game of chess. I know she used to be against marital rape, so I wonder if someone is pressuring her to say otherwise. There’s definitely no exceptions when it comes to marital rape – a man does not have any right over a woman’s body, no means NO. I’m not sure when it will be overturned, but from reading the news, there’s enough dissent around this issue so I’m hoping that things will change soon.
Pappu explains that “The most dangerous tide against the feminist movement in India is in the form of those who knowingly or unknowingly prescribe to an inherently patriarchal view of the world. Their inculcated social mores and codes are from a patriarchal standpoint. The fact that Maneka Gandhi, as the Minister for Women & Child Development, with her inherent patriarchy fails to recognize the basic human right for example the right to your own body, is shameful to say the least”.
Pappu and Sweety are also invested in changing the racist and ridiculous standards of beauty, embedded in Indian culture. Sweety described not even being shocked at VOGUE India’s decision to put Kendall Jenner as the cover model for their 10th anniversary.
“They’ve always been tone deaf when it comes to women of colour. VOGUE India is fixated on the same archaic concept of beauty – that light skin is more attractive and that brown, Desi women don’t have a place in this world. They are perpetuating the concept of India women, with their brown skin, curvy bodies and thick lips are just not good enough.”
Sweety also outlines the inherent misogyny in putting Sushant Singh Rajput, a Bollywood actor with Jenner. “Why did they replace Rajput with Channing Tatum – oh yeah, Desi men have to have a place in Indian society, why not cater to Indian male ego”.
I ask whether we’ll be able to know the identities of these two modern day Jhansi ranis.
Sweety answers, with a lot of conviction. “When we are ready to come out, we will”.
“I guess anonymity does have its inherent benefits – one of them is that the listener to place us to be anyone. We could be that girl riding next to you in the subway or that someone sitting across you at a café”, Pappu mentions.
Hopefully, one day, their candor will bring eventual change in India, enabling them to express their thoughts openly and freely.
All Photos by Sweety and Pappu of Chuskipop
You can find Chuskipop on social media:
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Winter, a time of maximum yin. We can harmonise with the natural cycles of yin-yang Qi in winter to support our health and vitality.
Do you experience any of the following?
- Weakened digestion
- Low immunity
- Inflammatory heat conditions
- Dry skin
- Dry eyes, nose or lips
- High blood pressure
- Fluid retention
It is possible that chronic dehydration is a factor – underlying the cause, contributing to an exacerbation of the condition, or limiting your body’s attempts at healing.
My patients will be familiar with me harping on (ALL. THE. TIME) about the importance of hydration. It’s because it’s so important – for your overall health, and for the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments.
When I perform acupuncture I am stimulating the Qi through acupoints and channels in the body. Qi is dynamic movement or potential, it is relatively yang in nature – insubstantial, we might say ethereal or ‘energetic’. Stimulating the Qi invites a response in the body, and on the level of physiology it will require yin substance (fluids and Blood) in the body to flow and to nourish the Qi. We see this yin-yang interdependence in many forms in a healthy body.
For example, the Liver in Chinese medicine stores the Blood, and is the system responsible for smooth movement of Qi. When the Blood (yin) is deficient, the Liver tightens up to attempt to store the little Blood reserves available and consequently the flow of Qi (yang) is restrained. It is said the Liver is “in excess”. This may manifest as headaches, menstrual pain or a tight body. Women who have very heavy periods and are low in Blood may experience tension or pain on a regular basis or during and just after their period.
For my acupuncture treatments to be effective, I require you to have sufficient fluids to support the body’s response to the message being transmitted by the Qi.
The same concept applies to why hydration and healthy fluids are needed for efficient daily functioning.
Your immune system relies on healthy fluids to support sweating and a functioning mucosa. Healthy fluids are the yin that supports the (yang) Qi response commanding the body to generate a fever and efficiently eliminate the pathogens. Elimination may occur through sweating, coughing, urination, sneezing and defecation – all of which require fluids.
Fluids are also required on a daily basis to be distributed out to the exterior and nourish the skin, to be ascended to the head to nourish the sensory organs, to calm and hydrate the digestive tract, to build Blood and so on. Good digestive function supported by healthy fluids ensures your body can extract and make the vital substances you need from the food you eat to sustain all activities in the body.
Many people are chronically dehydrated.
If you are living off a diet of toast, chips, tea and coffee, skipping meals and eating whilst worried, you won’t be generating the fluids you need. Further, if you are not taking in enough fluids in the diet, the body will take fluids away from other places in the body – the lymph, blood, muscles, interstitial spaces, digestive tract,… leave the body desiccated.
So how do we ensure we generate sufficient healthy fluids?
All fluids utilised by the body are manufactured in the Stomach, so we need to take enough fluids in through our diet. Drinking plain water helps flush our system but it is not the best to hydrate. To hydrate we need wet-cooked foods in our daily diet. Think soups, stews, congee, porridges, broths, casseroles. Anything that is cooked in plenty of water allows slow-release hydration into your body as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract and you digest the food. Soups used to be a common accompaniment to main meals; a practice that has fallen away in the last few decades much to our detriment.
Also important is to avoid foods that desiccate fluids and inflame. This includes sugar, garlic, onion, chocolate, caffeine and alcohol.
Personally one of my favourite ways to achieve daily hydration is by eating a breakfast congee – made from either rice or millet and served with a boiled egg, sauerkraut, grated ginger and tamari. It is delicious and since making this a regular feature in the AM I have noticed improvements in my digestion and skin.
What is your favourite wet-cooked food?
If you’ve enjoyed this article and would like to work together, please reach out.
A common diagnosis in the Chinese medicine clinic, particularly among menstruating women, is one of “Blood deficiency”. This may be associated with issues such as headaches, body aches, fatigue, cold extremities, poor sleep, anxiety and menstrual disorders (missing, very light, or very heavy periods, fertility issues).
This post provides information on what Blood means in Chinese medicine and simple ways to build and nourish the Blood if it’s depleted.
What is Blood in Chinese medicine?
Chinese medicine describes the basic physiological substances of the body as Qi, Blood and body fluids. Blood forms a yin-yang pairing with Qi. It is said that the Blood nourishes the Qi, and the Qi leads the Blood. Qi is the yang aspect of bodily function while Blood is the relatively yin aspect, providing substance and nourishment to the body. Blood nourishes all the body tissues and structures. Whilst it incorporates blood as we understand it in western medicine, the red substance that circulates within the vessels, Blood in Chinese medicine also relates to mental, emotional and spiritual components.
The 2000 year old Chinese medical text tells us:
‘The heart stores the vital circulation (mai) and the mai are the dwelling place of the spirits.’Lingshu chapter 8
In another classic text we read:
‘This is why to maintain (to nourish) the life of the spirits it is necessary to know the state of repletion or emaciation of the body; the rising of power or the decline of blood and qi. The blood and qi are the spirits of a human being. One cannot but pay attention to their maintenance.’Suwen chapter 26
The health of the body, the Blood and Qi, is inextricably linked with spirit and our mental-emotional wellbeing. This is why strategies to nourish and build Blood also involve lifestyle, not just dietary additions.
When Blood is sufficient and healthy, the complexion has a healthy glow, the body feels warm with clear sensation throughout. The hair is lustrous, nails are strong, the eyesight is clear, and the body is relaxed and limber. There is a feeling of being calm and grounded. Menstruation is not too heavy, not too light.
What does it look like when Blood is depleted?
When Blood is depleted there may be dryness, tension and spasms in the body, numbness or feeling cold especially in the extremities. The face, tongue and fingernail beds may appear pale. There can be spots in the visual field, thin dry hair, hair loss, prematurely greying hair, headaches (particularly following the period), for women – light or missing periods or very heavy periods, and fatigue. Sleep may be disturbed or light; it may be difficult to fall to sleep or you commonly wake at around 3am.
With insufficient Blood, someone can experience nervousness or anxiety and be less resilient to emotional waves and daily ups and downs.
There may be a western medicine diagnosis of anaemia, although this is not a one-to-one equivalent diagnosis to Blood depletion in Chinese medicine.
How does Blood become depleted?
A modern lifestyle is extremely taxing on Blood. Overworking, working late at night, emotional stress and worry all consume Blood and impact on organ systems (such as the Heart) that govern or produce Blood.
A poor diet of too much refined foods, fried foods, coffee, alcohol, sugar, prescription or recreational drugs damages the digestive system and stresses the Liver function. A healthy digestive system is needed to efficiently extract nutrients from the food and drink we consume, to produce healthy and plentiful Blood. The Liver in Chinese medicine theory “stores the Blood”, detoxes and assists its smooth flow in the body. A weak digestion and stressed Liver leads to deficient Blood.
For a woman, the monthly loss of menstrual blood means extra attention is required to ensure Blood is nourished. When periods are particularly heavy or long, Blood can easily become depleted.
Looking at screens for too long, and into the night, depletes the Blood through taxing the Liver. There is a correspondence between the Liver and the eyes in Chinese medicine.
How can Blood be rebuilt or maintained?
Lifestyle and dietary factors are equally important in maintaining or building Blood.
It is essential to maintain a healthy working digestion to produce Blood. This means eating a balanced wholefood diet, adequate hydration, eating at regular meal times, avoiding cold foods and drinks (such as straight from the fridge) and getting to know what supports your individual digestion. If your digestion is out of sorts, it can be helpful to consult a natural health practitioner to work towards a healthy digestion.
Find ways to support your mental and emotional wellbeing, and reduce stress and overwork. A meditation practice, daily supportive physical exercise (yoga, walking, swimming etc), having fun with friends, can all be helpful here.
For women, the time of menstruation is particularly important. While menstruating get plenty of rest, avoid over-exertion, and keep your body warm especially the legs and feet. You may also start to notice that if you’ve had a particularly stressful phase leading up to your period, that you get more discomfort and feel fatigued during menstruation, and the monthly migraine/headache is more likely to appear.
Nurture your emotional wellbeing. Being creative can help – dance, draw, sing, write,… whatever it is that brings joy and flow. At times you may need to deep dive and do your emotional work. In Chinese medicine, emotional blockages lead to Blood stasis and the Blood no longer flows freely carrying the spirit. To build Blood, the Blood must move. Working on clearing unresolved emotional issues frees the flow of Blood, and allows your system to make new Blood.
Get enough sleep. This means going to bed by 10pm at the latest so that you can be deeply asleep during the most regenerative yin time of the night – from 11pm to 1am.
Avoid eating late at night; finish eating dinner two to three hours before going to bed. This has to do with the energetics of the Stomach (digestion) and the Liver in Chinese medicine. We want to Liver to turn its attention to nourishing and storing Blood during the night time, however if there is food in the digestive system, the Liver Qi will be directed to the Stomach instead. Thus Blood nourishment is compromised.
From a western medicine perspective, iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 are needed to help build blood. Adequate protein is also needed. To help absorb iron, B-vitamins, copper and vitamin C are necessary.
From a Chinese medicine perspective, it is interesting to know that the foods that nourish Blood contain the minerals and vitamins that build the physical substance of blood. However, these foods have been recognised through their forms, colours, organ associations and energetics.
Understanding food energetics makes it easy to remember the properties of the foods, without needing to recall long lists of random food items. I like to summarise Blood-nourishing choices by recommending that people include “green and red” foods. So these include:
Red foods: beetroots, berries, grapes, pomegranates, goji berries (better digested after soaking in hot water), chinese red dates (jujube), red meat and bone broth
Green foods: green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach, silverbeet), compact vegetables (broccoli, cabbage), nettles and nettle tea, seaweeds and micro-algae (spirulina, chlorella), sprouts (lightly steamed to temper their excessive cooling properties)
Other foods that are important additions for building blood include: grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. Black beans, sweet potato, pumpkin and carrot.
For severe blood deficiency, animal liver is a strong blood tonic.
When a variety of whole foods are consumed, abundant nutrients and vitamins are usually available to assist iron absorption.
Sometimes we need additional support to help nourish and build our Blood. This can take the form of Chinese herbal medicine to provide stronger blood tonics than can be gained through diet alone; and acupuncture to help manage stress, alleviate emotional stagnation, and support efficient functioning of organ systems involved in building or governing Blood.
I hope you found this helpful!
Feel free to get in touch if you have questions, or you’d like to work with me in clinic.
Photo by Karyna Panchenko on Unsplash
I love supporting women to regain their strength and re-balance postpartum. There are increasingly more resources available on the Golden month as we collectively become aware of how important this phase is to the health of our mothers, and our communities. This month I was reading a sweet little book “Golden Month” on supporting women in the post-partum. The author, a Chinese medicine practitioner, has collected stories of the post-partum period from around the world and found many commonalities of what constitutes good care across many traditions.
The four essential ingredients in postpartum care:
- massage and warmth
- mother warming
- nutrient dense food for new mothers.
I think we could add emotional support and social connection to this list. This was intrinsic to traditional practices the author learned of where mothers were often surrounded by family, but may be missing in many modern settings.
A new mother recently shared with me that she wants to eat SO much at the moment, even though “all she is doing is sitting all day breastfeeding” her 3-week old baby. As Jenny tells us in Golden Month “lactation demands more of the mother’s energy than any other stage of reproduction: her energy requirements increase by 25-30%” And this is after the Qi expended and Blood lost during labouring and birth. So don’t hold back on feeding yourself, your body needs it! Food and rest… so necessary.
Mother warming is a practice from Chinese medicine where the lower pelvis and lower back are warmed with moxa (a burning herb compressed into a stick). This boosts the Jing, is soothing and supports energy.
There is so much we can do to support our new mothers by following the wisdom of our elders.
Feel free to reach out, get in touch, if you or someone you know would benefit from some TLC during the post-partum. A couple of acupuncture treatments (including moxibustion) in the 4 weeks after birth can be really supportive.
There are also many local businesses that support new mothers, with home-delivered nutritious food and other services – check out the Coal Coast Baby magazine for a bunch of amazing people to help!
I get asked this question all the time by my patients, and there are a few facets to the answer, so I thought it would be helpful to lay it all out here in a post.
In brief, dry needling is a form of acupuncture, but the main points of difference are:
- The system and intent in which it is applied; and
- The level of training and experience with needles of the person applying the acupuncture.
There are several things to understand within each of these points, and I’ll go through these below.
Dry needling is a form of acupuncture
Dry needling is a trigger-point therapy where fine needles are inserted into areas of tight muscle fibres, usually to achieve a twitch response in order to relieve pain. The term ‘dry needling’ was coined by Dr Janet Travell in the 1940s in her book ‘Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: Trigger Point Manual’.
Dry needling is a form of acupuncture, a modern term applied to a practice that has been described in Chinese medicine texts written more than 1300 years ago. ‘Ashi’ points were described in Chinese medicine in 652 A.D. as points that are tender to touch. Ashi translates as “Ah Yes!” It’s the point of muscle tension where your body is telling you that’s the place. Ashi points include (but are not limited to) ‘myofascial trigger points’ in modern terminology.
Acupuncture performed by an ‘Acupuncturist’ is a therapy of Chinese medicine; dry needling by a non-Acupuncturist is applied through a different lens
Dry needling is specific to using needles in cases of musculoskeletal pain. When practiced by a non-Acupuncturist (someone not trained in Chinese medicine) it is applied with an understanding of muscles and joints with a specific intent to generate a twitch response and/or help to relieve muscular tension. In the right hands it can be very helpful and assist with an overall physical treatment.
When acupuncture (including dry needling) is practiced by an Acupuncturist, we employ the knowledge of Chinese medicine which is based on a multi-layered channel system. This includes the sinew channels of muscles/tendons/ligaments as well as channel systems that are related to the many functions of the body and include connections with the organs. When we look at a tight muscle band, we also look at the whole sinew channel of which it is one part, which may travel from the head all the way to the feet (which is why you might end up with needles in your ankle or toes for a back problem).
An Acupuncturist will consider a multitude of signs and symptoms, including feeling the pulse, before deciding on the course of needling and other therapies. Other therapies include moxibustion, cupping, guasha and dietary therapy.
Dry needling is just one technique an Acupuncturist might use to relieve muscular pain. Personally, I very rarely use this form of needling. Needles applied very shallowly with the intent to access the sinew/muscle layer of the body can be extremely effective for relieving pain and improving movement and function.
The intent and system within which a form of needling has been learned is important because this informs its appropriate use in practice. An Acupuncturist works with the body’s flow of Qi and Blood, and we are trained to understand the interactions of Qi throughout the channel systems and organs. This means we apply acupuncture to assist in a variety of health presentations from pain through to digestive upset, fertility and menstrual disorders to pregnancy and birth preparation. A ‘dry-needler’ has learned to use needles to facilitate a trigger-response or relieve muscle tightness and thus their use of needles within this context is appropriate.
I once had a patient tell me that their chiropractor was using needles to help them prepare for birth, using points within the Chinese medicine system and not in a context of pain relief. This is highly inappropriate because a dry-needling training does not equip one to understand the impact of needles on the body’s Qi, or to understand the subtly of the Chinese medicine system of channels, and such an application could well cause (unintended) harm.
Acupuncturists have more extensive training with needles
Chinese medicine and acupuncture are regulated under the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) and the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA). As such, only those practitioners who are registered with AHPRA may claim to be ‘Acupuncturists’. To be a registered Acupuncturist or Chinese medicine practitioner requires completion of a four-year full-time University (or equivalent) degree in Chinese medicine, maintaining relevant insurances, membership with a professional body such as AACMA and ongoing continuing professional development. It is a breach of national law to claim to be an acupuncturist or to imply you are an acupuncturist without being registered.
Acupuncturists must complete 750+ clinical hours as part of their training. The course also includes detailed instruction in needling technique and point location with focussed instruction on safe practice to prevent issues such as organ puncture and nerve damage. A dry-needling practitioner may have as little as 16 hours of training in the use of needles.
Dry needling is a form of acupuncture and may be used appropriately to help relieve muscular tension. Before receiving needling from a practitioner, be clear on the training they have received and what their intent of treatment is. Is your practitioner an Acupuncturist (Chinese medicine practitioner) registered with AHPRA? What do they propose to use needles for in your treatment – muscular pain or something else? With the elements presented above, you should now be able to make an informed decision as to the appropriate use of needling for your condition.
It feels like it’s been a strange summer this year in the Illawarra, with frequent bouts of cold, wet, windy weather dispersing the usual fine, hot days. Nonetheless, we are still riding the Qi of Summer in these final weeks of February.
We can enhance our mental-emotional-physical health by harmonising our body’s Qi with that of the season. This applies to what we eat, how we behave and our attitudes. A classic text of Chinese medicine (which is 2000 years old), the Huangdi Neijing Suwen, tells us about Summer:
“The three months of summer, they denote opulence and blossoming. The qi of heaven and earth interact and the myriad beings bloom and bear fruit.“ (Suwen 2)
Yang has reached its maximum. The days are longest, it is a time of growth and activity – look outside and observe the trees full of vigour and rustling with birds as the young are learning the ways of the world. Summer is ruled by the fire phase which corresponds with the organ of the Heart (the emperor of our body), the emotion of joy, sound of laughter, and the colour red.
To be in harmony with the atmosphere of summer we want to cultivate our yang energy:
- rise early and go to bed later
- be inspired, move, get outside and enjoy the sun
- welcome a joyful mood, express the principles of lightness, brightness, creativity and expansion.
Summer is a time to favour brightly coloured fruits and vegetables, lightly cooked. Plenty of variety in the diet helps to replace the minerals and oils sweated out. Cooking methods to use are a light steam/simmer; or saute on high heat for a very short time.
It is OK to use some pungent or spicy flavours to align with the season ruled by fire. A little hot spice (such as fresh ginger, black pepper) brings body heat out the surface to be dispersed. Take care to use only a little, as too many dispersing foods lead to loss of yang which makes us ill-prepared for staying warm in the approaching cooler seasons. In a similar line, taking warm showers and drinking hot liquids helps to bring warmth to the exterior to generate sweat and cool the body. This is counter to using overly cold ways to reduce our heat such as iced drinks and ice cream. Using cold causes contraction which blocks sweating, holds in heat and interferes with digestion.
On hot days instead of using ice-cold foods, make use of naturally cooling fresh foods to balance the heat. These foods help the body cool, even if served at room temperature. Good choices are salads, sprouts, fruit (watermelon, apples, lemons, limes), cucumber, tofu, flower teas (chrysanthemum, chamomile).
But I get it, it’s summer and who doesn’t love ice-cream! If you’re lucky enough to have plenty of yang you’ll likely get away with eating ice-cream more often than someone who tends to feel the cold. The joy that ice-cream brings my partner is priceless (and summer is the season of joy!). As with most things, trust your own knowledge of your body and apply this information in a way that works for you. If you tend to feel the cold and have excess fluids/damp/phlegm, then steer clear of cold foods, even in summer.
Take care of your Heart during summer, the organ of the fire element. The Heart connects to our speech and our mind. Practice being aware of the words you choose to speak to strengthen the Heart. Avoiding mental hyperactivity (e.g. screens at night time, refined sugar, caffeine, late-night eating) can also help maintain a calm and anchored Heart.
Please note that this blog provides general lifestyle seasonal information and does not constitute health advice. Please contact your health professional for individual-tailored advice.
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Pregnancy and birth can be a major transformative life journey on many levels – physical, emotional, spiritual and sexual. Acupuncture and acupressure are valuable tools to support a woman and her partner on this journey.
In the weeks leading up to birth, acupuncture is a wonderful support to help prepare the mind and body. I recommend starting regular acupuncture from 36 or 37 weeks, and evidence suggests this is more helpful than only seeking acupuncture as an alternate method of induction at term. During these weeks, acupuncture promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, prepares your ligaments for the coming birth, and enhances cervical ripening. When the nervous system is in a parasympathetic (rest/relaxed) mode, blood flow is directed to the uterus, hormones are supportive (increased oxytocin and endorphins) and muscle tension and the perception of pain is reduced. This is a state of mind and body that supports the approaching birthing process. Giving yourself the dedicated “time out” for regular acupuncture sessions in the final weeks can go a long way to support this natural process.
Acupressure can be continued at home to help prepare for birth, and specifically used during labour. Evidence has shown that acupressure during labour can reduce the pain intensity and the need for pharmacological pain relief, as well as reducing the likelihood of needing a caesarean section. Acupressure also provides the support person (such as the woman’s partner) a valuable and central role to support her throughout the labouring; building intimacy, trust and a shared experience in the journey.
The literature suggests that greater satisfaction with childbirth is linked with a woman’s sense of agency in decision-making and participation during pregnancy and birth. For this reason, as well as for women who desire a natural birth without pharmacological analgesia, acupressure can provide a sense of empowerment and agency through the labour.
The acupressure points to use are easy to learn, and can be accessed freely online here. If a personal session is preferred, you can also book a session with me to go through the points or keep an eye out on my Events page for group workshops.
Beyond birth, it is from Chinese medicine that the “zuo yuezi” practice of postnatal care (literally “confinement”) comes – the 40 days after birth where the all needs of the new mother are taken care of traditionally by her extended family, so she can be nourished, bond with her new baby and rebuild her strength. But that is a subject for another time…
As always, if you have any questions you are welcome to get in touch.
Spring has sprung in the Illawarra! And just as the movement of Qi in Spring is “upwards and outwards”, my little beets are pushing up through the soil in my garden, eager to be plucked.
We can enhance our own mental-emotional-physical health by harmonising our body’s Qi with that of the season. This applies to what we eat, how we behave and our attitudes. The Classic of Chinese medicine (which is 2000 years old), the Suwen, tells us thus about Spring:
“The three months of spring, they denote effusion and spreading. In heaven and earth everything comes to life; the myriad beings prosper. Go to rest late at night and rise early. Move through the courtyard with long strides. Dishevel the hair and relax the physical appearance, thereby cause the mind to come to life. Generate and do not kill. Give and do not take. Reward and do not punish. This is correspondence with the qi of spring, and it is the Way to nourish life. Opposing it harms the liver. In summer, this causes changes to cold, and there is little to support growth.” (Suwen 2)
Yang is rising. Spring is ruled by the wood phase and it is a time of opening and spreading. It is a time to eat less and lightly – young plants, fresh greens, sprouts. Raw and sprouted foods can be taken (though take care and moderate if your digestion is weak). The rising quality of sweet-pungent foods is beneficial. E.g. drink honey/mint tea, use basil, fennel, and rosemary herbs in cooking; and eat young beets and carrots for a refreshingly sweet flavour. Favoured cooking methods are light – saute and light steaming, which is a change from the longer stewing methods of winter.
Take care of your Liver (the organ of the wood element). Emotionally this means staying calm, breathe, minimising stress, and not holding on to anger or frustration – find a way to release or express these healthily. Opening and nourishing your Heart can assist the Liver to flow naturally and minimise emotional stagnation or repression. Physically this means moving, relaxing a little, opening the body – walking or a flowing yoga sequence can be great.
On a more sombre note, but one which I feel needs to be raised given the year we’re in, is that suicide rates are highest in Spring. This is most pronounced in the northern hemisphere where the seasonal changes are more dramatic, however with COVID-19 lockdowns we may be more at risk than usual in Australia. Why is this? We really don’t know. One social theory proposed is that the pressure of social connection after the winter hibernation can be a significant source of stress for some. Another theory is the physiological inflammation that occurs in Spring (think hayfever!) is connected to mood disorders. A friend of mine from Sweden once suggested to me that the reappearance of the light is simply too much for some, coming out of the long darkness of winter. Whatever the cause, the statistics show this to be real.
Thinking in Chinese medicine terms, the Liver is associated with anger, and stress or repressed emotions can disrupt its smooth flow. A Liver disharmony is commonly diagnosed in people with mental-emotional challenges, and these people are likely to be most at risk of imbalances at the start of Spring when the energy of the Liver rises. I expect this risk may be compounded this year when the bloom of Spring coincides with a year of lock-down, especially for those just emerging in Melbourne – it’s like a double Spring.
Spring is a beautiful time. Maybe it’s even my favourite season. Let your hair down, munch on young beets, move, and also be particularly mindful of your emotional health. Pick up the phone, check in on someone. Melbourne peeps, please take extra care and look after one another.
Acupuncture is effective to reduce the symptoms of hayfever. But what do you do if you need treatment for hayfever in the time of COVID-19? Read on!
Headache is one of the most common health problems we suffer. People can suffer from migraines or tension headaches for years and begin to accept this as how life is, a new normal. But it’s not normal, it’s a sign that something is not working properly in your body-mind. We can use Chinese medicine and acupuncture to identify what is not working and re-establish health so that headaches no longer occur.
What is a headache and what causes them?
Migraine is a severe form of recurrent headache, lasting from four to 72 hours, on one side of the head and often associated with nausea and vomiting, light and sound sensitivity. Migraine is commonly triggered by stress, fatigue, menstruation and weather changes.
A tension headache is usually felt as bilateral severe continuous pressure. It may last a few weeks or longer and is commonly associated with stress and depression.
Other common causes of headaches include pregnancy, poor posture, sinus congestion, high blood pressure, overwork and fatigue.
How can acupuncture help?
Acupuncture is an effective and natural approach for relieving migraine and tension headaches.
Taking a painkiller simply masks the symptoms of a headache. It may be helpful in the short term however it will not resolve the issue and headaches will continue to recur. You can instead use acupuncture to move towards long-term resolution.
The Chinese medicine system identifies headaches arising from dysfunction in various organ systems or channels (meridians), each of which will present differently in terms of location and nature of pain. We will identify which type of headache you suffer from and what is causing it, and then we use acupuncture to help your body-mind re-establish health and correct the cause of the headaches.
What can I expect in an acupuncture treatment?
I will initially ask you many questions – about the nature and location of pain (is the pain dull or sharp, is it mostly on your forehead or temples, behind the eyes or base of the neck), and about your overall health (your digestion, skin, diet, work habits and personal history). This helps me identify where the dysfunction is occurring, and what may be causing it in the first place.
A key to understanding your health is that symptoms are a sign that something in your life is not working. By simply masking symptoms we keep living lives that are out of balance and the issue doesn’t resolve. Through the course of treatment, we need to understand what’s really going on for you and tailor the treatment accordingly. It is highly individualised. You may also discover changes you need to make in your life – such as changing unhelpful habits – that will assist long-term resolution.
How many treatments do I need?
How many treatments you need will depend on how long you have had suffered from migraines/ headaches and how quickly you respond to acupuncture. In recent clinical trials, patient’s with migraines typically received 15 acupuncture treatments over a 12-week period to experience a significant reduction in frequency of attacks.
What other resources are available?
I have found that patients who present with migraine commonly experience stress and anxiety, and stress is a common trigger for tension headaches. I developed a routine of simple meditation-acupressure-qigong-relaxation techniques to help bring a sense of calm and groundedness, suitable for anyone to do. It’s available to download as a video, here for free.
Where to from here?
Keen to delve into the scientific literature supporting acupuncture for headaches?
Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, Fei Y, Mehring M, Vertosick EA, et al. ‘Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine’. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016(6):Cd001218. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001218.pub3
- Acupuncture is effective to relieve migraine. Acupuncture can reduce the frequency of attacks and is at least as effective as prophylactic drugs but with fewer reported side effects. Patient’s with migraines typically received 15 acupuncture treatments over a 12 week period to experience a significant reduction in frequency of attacks.
Linde, K., Allais, G., Brinkhaus, B., Fei, Y., Mehring, M., Shin, B.-C., Vickers, A. & White, A.R. 2016, ‘Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache’, The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, vol. 4, p. CD007587.
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Advanced manufacturing will be charged up with $800,000 in funding for lithium battery manufacturing in Victoria.
The federal government will fund Calix to develop the BATMn reactor, alongside partners the Institute for Frontier Materials, BAT-TRI Hub at Deakin University, and Boron Molecular.
According to Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, the facility will allow Australia to locally produce value-added products, building off a natural advantage.
“As the world’s largest producer of lithium, we have an enormous opportunity to leverage off this rapidly-growing industry.
“Calix is a fantastic example of an advanced manufacturer using Australia’s abundant lithium reserves to create high-value products for domestic and international markets,” said Andrews.
The partnership had already won $3 million in funding through the Cooperative Research Centre Projects program, which awards funding to specific projects that combine industry and academia to develop new products and services.
The grant identifies the growing global demand for lithium-based energy sources such as batteries for electric vehicles and utility energy storage. The project hopes to create a platform that can sustainably manufacturing batteries in Australia.
According to Senator for Victoria, David Van, the project demonstrates how Australia can take advantage of emerging markets.
“Calix’s BATMn reactor is evidence of Australia’s bright future in advanced manufacturing,” said Van.
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GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- No child should suffer because a parent is incarcerated.
That’s the message from the group leading a Genesee County toy drive wants to send children with parents in the Genesee County Jail.
To ensure that the children of the inmates have a happy holiday, the Genesee County Ambassadors are reaching out to the community to donate to a toy drive that will supply approximately 450 kids with a present for Christmas.
Kids tend to feel lost when a parent is behind bars, said Percy Glover, a member of the Ambassadors group.
The toy drive also looks to tackle societal issues for children that come with having a parent in the correctional system.
“Not only is the parent not there to support them through the holidays, but the stress the child feels from a parent being in prison is also huge in itself,” Glover said. “What’s even more significant and most important is that something like a toy drive helps address generational incarceration. It gives children hope, that spirit, that energy that there are people out there that care about them. They’re thinking ‘my mom, dad, made a mistake. Let me not make that same mistake.’ That’s the bigger theme around this.”
The Genesee County Ambassadors are four individuals with prison experience who have been brought into the sheriff’s department to help work with inmates.
“We understand how significant it is to support all our youth in the community, especially those that may be not in a good home situation because a parent is away or struggling,” said Glover. “As a community, it’s important to address generational incarceration. It’s important we teach our young people early to stay away from crime and not make certain choices.”
The sheriff’s office recognizes that it is important to have mentors and coaches with incarceration experience available to inmates, he added.
“We’ve been there, we’ve experienced it -- and our personal and professional experiences around incarceration gives us a different perspective,” Glover said.
About a month ago, the Genesee County Ambassadors were deputized by the sheriff’s office.
“That’s just to show the important of restorative justice and that prison reentry needs to look different,” Glover said. “If you’re going to put people in place in roles as coach and mentors, we need to be treated equally like the Genesee County staff.”
In addition to working with inmates, the group looks to improve community engagement to address inequities in the prison system and break cycles of incarceration.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, community events have been difficult, Glover said.
The group is hoping to host a forum in January addressing systemic issues around the disproportionate percentage of incarcerated Black men in the prison system.
Since the group’s toy drive began Monday, Dec. 7, almost $2,000 has already been raised, Glover said.
Toys and donations will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 21 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Genesee County Jail, 1002 Saginaw St., in Flint, and from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Walmart Super Center, 5323 E. Court St. North, in Burton.
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Braskem announces its investments in advanced recycling. To explain this technology to the public and what the differential is, the company has invested in a video campaign, produced by Publicis, which illustrates the process in detail.
Aligned with UN sustainable development goals, Braskem has undertaken new commitments for 2030 and 2050, firmly guided by solutions for a transition towards circular economy. The company has set plastic waste elimination as its goal by expanding production and marketing of 1 million tons of thermoplastic resins and chemical products with recycled content by 2030 - and advanced recycling will decisively contribute towards this.
Advanced recycling consists of a process that transforms plastic waste into circular raw material for manufacturing new plastic or chemical products, resulting in less waste in the environment.
"Advanced recycling enables turning plastic waste that is more difficult for mechanical recycling, into certified circular raw material. This initiative is supplementary to mechanical recycling, directly related to the Braskem strategy of eliminating plastic waste and a major step towards achieving our sustainable development goals. In partnership with highly qualified companies to expand advanced recycling and accelerate circular economy, we develop initiatives that contribute to joining the links of the production chain and creating solutions for a more sustainable future", says Edison Terra, VP of Olefins and Polyolefins at Braskem South America.
"The new campaign shows this approach in an interesting way, with straightforward, accessible and clear language on the advanced recycling process, underlining the importance of investing in innovation in order to accelerate Circular Economy, and, as a result, contributing towards eliminating plastic waste from the environment", explains Ana Laura Sivieri, Braskem Marketing and Communications Director.
The first video of the campaign is to be shown on Globo News and CNN. There is also additional investment in Branded Content in key business and economy players in Brazil, such as Info Money, Money Times, Seu Dinheiro, Bloomberg and Estadão. On digital media, the campaign is to be extended on LinkedIn, YouTube and Mídia Programática.
Over the next two months, two more videos will be shown on the topic reporting on partnerships and a unique technology developed by Braskem. The second video will focus on Braskem partnerships to achieve this goal, such as with Valoren, a technology development company as well as waste management for transformation into recycled products, for construction of the first advanced recycling plant in Brazil. The new facility, with a joint outlay of BRL 44 million, will transform non-mechanically recyclable plastic waste by means of a pyrolysis process into certified circular raw material, which will be used in the production of new virgin resins or chemical products. The facility is located in Indaiatuba (SP) and is set to go online in the first quarter of 2023, with circular production capacity of 6,000 tons/year.
The third video in the campaign will report on Braskem's pioneering and proprietary technology, which, besides contributing to eliminating plastic waste, it is also relevant in terms of the company goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
Watch the first campaign video at:
Technical information on the two agencies
Campaign: Advanced Recycling
Title: Braskem Advanced Recycling
CCO: Domenico Massareto
ECD: Dani Ribeiro and Fábio Astolpho
DC: Arturo Marenda and Deh Bastos
Creation and Content: Renato Botelho and Otávio Mastrogiuseppe
Account VP: Gabriela Borges
Account Service: Beatriz Pedrosa, Mariana Corrales and Bárbara Medrado
Media VP: Mauricio Almeida
Media: Ester Ribeiro, Renata Oliveira, Felipe Peres, Vanessa Vieira, Bruna Moraes and Fernanda Lima
Head of Production: Renata Sayão
RTV: Luize Oliveira, Renan Salles and Edivânia Coimbra
Artbuyer: Raphael Macedo
Tech and Project Head: Márcio Bueno
Projects: Rafael Mello, André Medeiros and Thais Bertoldo
CCO: Rafael Pitanguy
ECD: Rafael Gil, Rodrigo Almeida
Creation Director: Guilherme Aché
Editor: Chico Veron
Art Director: Diego Silva
ACCOUNT SERVICE: Leo Balbi, Paula Americano and Samia Derbas.
RTV: Nicole Godoy | Anderson Rocha | Ian Inglez.
Director: Daniel Soro and Alexandre Chalabi
Executive production director: Natalia Souza
Executive production: Ciça Bertoche and Larissa Luisi
Executive production assistant: Willian Sousa
Account Service: Regina Knapp, Roberta Frederico and Marília Raffaeli
Head of Post: Rafael Bozzi
Post Project Manager: Ana Flavia Monteiro
Post Project Analyst: Hugo Ferriolli
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Finishing Assistants: Junior Fernandes and Rafael Cereda
Artwork assistant: Victor Further and Tais Nonato
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Audio Production: A9 Audio
Musical Production Director: Apollo Nove
Musical Production: Equipe A9
Account Service: Nicole Bonani
Narrator: Steffanie Ventura (PT)
Pamela Martini (UK EN)
Kaley Michelle (US EN)
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Can Christians believe evolution?
As CMI has often stated, we regard evolution as contrary to Scripture, but Christians can still be saved despite believing in it (see related articles, below). Indeed, its founding chairman, the late Prof. John Rendle-Short, said he was a saved theistic evolutionist for 40 years before becoming a creationist.
So how can Christians hold to an anti-biblical doctrine? Here are a few things one should remember when considering whether a Christian can be an evolutionist:
(1) There are a range of biblical doctrines; and, while it’s important to be as consistent and biblical as we can, not every one is as “essential” as every other (even when we consider only true doctrines, as opposed to various misinterpretations). The Bible itself contrasts the “milk”, or “basic principles of the oracles of God”, with “solid food” for the “mature” (Hebrews 5).
Most Christians understand that there are certain “essential” doctrines, belief in which would define a Christian. A continuum might be made from “essential” to “important but non-essential” to “relatively unimportant” to “almost trivial,” and toward the bottom end there might be a wide variety of potential arrangements. But most true Christians would agree on the most important doctrines, which would be considered essential, at least some of which would be: the deity of Christ, His sacrificial death on our behalf, and His bodily resurrection from the dead.
Nearer the bottom of the list might be such things as whether Adam had a belly-button, the identity of the Nephilim of Genesis 6:4, etc. While even these things may be answerable from Scripture, few would consider them even remotely essential for genuine Christian belief.
Somewhere in that continuum would be one’s views on evolution. While I would put it far from the bottom of the list myself, I would place it some ways down from the top as well (i.e., below the “essential” doctrines).
(2) No Christian is instantly (or even completely) mature. A brand-new believer shouldn’t be expected to have a reasoned position on the age of the earth, let alone on something as non-essential as the identity of the Nephilim. Few Christians have read the Bible through, so it would be asking a bit much to expect a new Christian to have even heard of the Nephilim, let alone have a position on them.
I once read a tract from a group of people I at first admired for being Christian witnesses to those they came across on the street. I was disappointed, though, to see how their tract strongly pushed baptism as a requirement for salvation and speaking in tongues as a required evidence of salvation. I disagree with both views; but even if I agreed with the positions, I would still think it very foolish to include in one’s potentially first-time hearing of the Gospel two of the most divisive issues in Christianity, although I can understand that if one considered baptism essential for salvation, he’d want to include it—but why include the other if, as a “required” proof of one’s salvation, it would happen anyway? (Who tells someone to be sure his water boils when he brings it to 100°C? “Required” evidence is just that: it will happen. You don’t need to be told to “make sure” it does.)
Similarly, although I would always support the presentation of evidence against evolution in a general sense—and even promoting Genesis creation as the basis for the Gospel teaching on sin and the kinsman-redeemer and other Christian doctrines—I think it would be unwise to insist on the rejection of evolution as necessary for one’s salvation. Why shove a stumbling block in front of a new believer before he’s even had a chance to understand the ramifications of his belief or what Scripture teaches or how the two don’t really go together? I have a friend who’s spent most of his life studying and promoting evolution. Whatever evidence for Christianity he may (hopefully someday) accept in a moment in time, I don’t expect him just as quickly to reject his lifetime of evolutionary belief—regardless how contrary to Christianity he may eventually understand it to be. For example, South African geneticist Dr Jim Allan says he had a ‘double conversion’—his spiritual conversion and his conversion from evolution to accepting creation.
(3) It’s because no Christian is instantly mature, especially in his knowledge of all that the Bible teaches, that I believe there can be true Christians even in a cult group. Let me explain, before you gasp: I hear many say otherwise, although it may only be their lack of specificity concerning exceptions. In principle, though, I would guess most of them would agree with me about the following: A brand-new Christian may not understand the differences among denominations or even realize that some “denominations” are actually non-Christian cults. A true and growing Christian would (hopefully) soon realize that the teaching he’s receiving in such a group is unbiblical and leave for something better. Any person who’s fully aware of an actual cult’s teachings and accepts them can’t, I believe, properly be considered a Christian. Such is what “cult” (a non-Christian sect ostensibly based on Scripture) means. (It might be tempting at this point to get into the sidetrack of further defining a “cult”; but that’s not my point here.) Similarly, if a theistic evolutionist is shown conclusively that Jesus believed in a young earth and global Flood, but replies that Jesus was mistaken here, then his Christian faith is in question. My point is that for a short time a new Christian may not even be aware of the false teaching that the cult is known for (or even that it is a cult)—not that all of the cult’s positions can be considered mere “non-essential differences.” The fact that someone may darken the doorway of a “Kingdom Hall” of the Jehovah’s Witnesses (for instance), without fully understanding the cult’s position, doesn’t immediately render him a non-Christian.
A consistent Christian who knows the Word will believe in a young earth. I can say that dogmatically, without any qualifications—except that “he’s consistent”. But inconsistency itself would hardly seem a true test of one’s salvation (otherwise the mere fact that we still sin would nullify it); or, as has been said, considered the “unforgivable sin”; and few new Christians can be expected to have a full understanding—or even familiarity—with Scripture. When people in the Bible became believers, it was often after hearing a brief sermon or hearing a passage out of God’s Word (e.g., Acts 2:1-41; 3:11-4:4; 8:12, 26-39; 11:19-21; 13:44-48; 14:1; 16:13-14, 25-34; 17:1-4, 10-12). It was rarely, if ever, after having the entire Bible (at the time) read to them, with all its doctrines—essential and otherwise—fully explained and cross-referenced. To think that a true believer can’t have some less-important beliefs that are inconsistent with the bare-bones gospel—at least for some amount of time—is unreasonable. Belief in an old earth can, when consistently applied and thought through, lead to compromise on and/or acceptance of evolution and indirectly to other worse doctrines. But it doesn’t have to (similar to how it doesn’t have to lead every evolutionist into dictatorial genocide as it did, if only by its influence, to Hitler) and, by itself, is “merely” (if I may use the word in a relative sense) an incorrect belief.
Certainly, older (and presumably more mature) Christians should be able to see the inconsistencies of claiming to believe Scripture while also believing in evolution. But they still can’t be ruled out as true believers, as though we know at what point in his growth each Christian should know better. God’s grace can cover our sins—it can surely cover our errors and inconsistencies as well. Sometimes it can take a while—after all, even CMI’s founding chairman, Prof. John Rendle-Short, was a theistic evolutionist for 40 years.
While some may perceive a conflict in “allowing” a Christian to believe in evolution while vigorously opposing it at the same time, the fact is that rejection of clear biblical doctrine can lead to compromise in other areas (John 3:12), a weakening of faith, and in the worst cases a rejection of Christianity altogether—even if such symptoms don’t appear until the next generation. This is why Creation Ministries International often presents articles on the effects of evolutionary thinking. Such articles are frequently disparaged by critics, who complain that they don’t prove evolution wrong, as though everything published here must present the case for creation. Much of CMI’s ministry is intended not necessarily for skeptics, but for believers, who often ask what difference evolutionary belief makes.
In all of this, I certainly don’t want to imply that cultic beliefs (or even the idea of an old earth) shouldn’t be corrected or fought against or that a new Christian shouldn’t, gently, be corrected according to 2 Timothy 3:16. My main point is that someone isn’t automatically not a Christian because of his mere presence in a group about which he (hopefully only temporarily) knows no better—nor because he hasn’t thought through the implications of a belief in the false doctrine of an old earth. While I strongly oppose the idea of an old earth, few Christians would consider that it contradicts an “essential” belief (especially given that most of them already compromise on this point).
Don’t make the mistake of thinking I’m soft on evolution or long ages. There are likely few who are more opposed to evolutionism, geological or biological, than I am—even among those who are more knowledgeable, better debaters, or better presenters of creation evidence. All the same, I can’t consider the rejection of evolution as an essential belief for one to be a true Christian, regardless of how contrary it is to true Christian doctrine. My strong opposition to evolution, as I’ve indicated, isn’t dependent on my being the most knowledgeable person on Christian apologetics, although I have a reasonable understanding of the subject. But surely if there are more knowledgeable people than me (and there are many of them), there are also some who are less knowledgeable. It would be wrong for me to expect everyone “below” me to have the same understanding of the issues and the perception of how they relate to each other that I do, just as I don’t have the same abilities of everyone “above” me. | <urn:uuid:fa1be8dd-bcdf-492e-9a00-6aae7c8b3abd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://creation.com/can-christians-believe-evolution | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.959649 | 2,376 | 1.59375 | 2 |
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Ray Nash collection of student penmanship
The collection contains examples of student writing exercises, probably written in penmanship classes under the guidance of a writing master. The collection dates from the late colonial into the federal period. Dartmouth College professor Ray Nash likely used the collection as teaching aids in his courses at Dartmouth College.
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- Nash, Ray, 1905-1982 (Collector, Person)
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Ray Nash, Dartmouth College professor of Art. The collection contains student penmanship exercises from the late 18th and early 19th Century.
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30+ Words To Avoid Writing In A Resume And Why
“Why should we hire you?”
This is the underlying question recruiters are asking themselves when they review your resume.
If your resume uses some power words and responds with:
- “I’m responsible.”
- “I’m capable.”
- “I’m confident.”
It is not answering the question; rather it provides a subjective description of who you think you are.
Recruiting and hiring managers have seen it all before. They go through hundreds of resumes every day. Every person who applies for a position in the company says he or she is responsible, capable and confident.
If you put yourself behind the lens of the hiring manager, one question will pop in your head every time you go through the same litany of adjectives:
“Why should we believe you?”
The Monotony of Words
For years, hiring managers have privately lamented the death of the resume. It was not a statement of fact but largely voicing out their collective frustration on how the resume has become a by- the- numbers production.
If you go through the same descriptors, adjectives and phrases the resume does not become representative of the individual but a subset of the entire job market. Everyone is mass producing essentially the same resumes under different identities.
Resumes remain a valuable document to help you land the job. But it has to answer the important questions. It has to clearly communicate your message to the hiring manager on why they should hire you over everyone else.
Remember that your resume has to initiate conversation; it must communicate with the hiring manager and communication is a 2- way avenue:
Hiring Manager: “What made you think you are cut out for the job?”
You: “I’m responsible.”
Hiring Manager: “What can you do for the company?”
You: “I’m capable.”
Hiring Manager: “Why should we be interested in what you have to offer?”
You: “I’m confident.”
In this conversational thread, you are not telling the hiring manager what you can do or what you are capable of. You are merely giving self- serving answers that do not differentiate you from others.
When writing your resume keep that conversation going and provide the answers hiring managers are looking for.
4 Types of Words and Phrases You Should Not Use in Your Resume
Hiring managers are experienced enough to easily identify these 4 types of words which offer no value to your resume. In fact, it could send your resume to the trash bin.
If you think using buzzwords or industry jargon is a good way to impress the hiring manager, think again. Consider this buzzword- heavy phrase many hiring managers encounter in a sales resume:
Goal-oriented team player who consistently meets or exceeds established sales quotas.
All it shows the hiring manager is how highly you think of yourself.
“But what can you do for us?”
Let’s re-write the phrase to this:
Designed a scheduling system which reduced the hours spent by each sales team member on sales calls by 50% to help improve focus, presentation and thus improve total productivity by an additional 11 hours.
Clearly, the re-write tells the hiring manager what he or she wants to know.
2. Filler Words
These are words and phrases which are unnecessary in a resume because they can be repetitive or exaggerated.
For example, the following phrases are repetitive because the meaning is implied once you are required to state your duties and responsibilities:
- “I was responsible for…”
- I was tasked with…”
- “I have extensive experience in…”
Go straight to the point and tell the hiring manager what your tasks and responsibilities were.
A phrase such as “I worked hard to…” or “I single-handedly resolved…” are exaggerations because the hiring manager has no direct knowledge of the degree of difficulty covering the specific tasks.
3. Unsubstantiated Words
These are claims often made on the resume but have no evidence to support their validity.
Here’s an example:
Created a software program designed to improve efficiency.
The hiring manager reads your claim but has no idea on its authenticity. Now if it were re-written to read as:
Created a software program which introduced scheduling shifts based on the net productive hours of every employee over an 8 hour period that led to an overall increase in output by 72% within the first 6 months of implementation.
By simply adding more depth to the statement, you have made a truly compelling and believable claim which will increase interest in your overall value proposition.
Lying in any shape, way or form is unacceptable. In a resume there are no half- truths or white lies. A lie is a lie.
Yet according to a 2015 survey, 56% of employers have identified lies in a resume.
If you worked in a company for 1 year and 4 months, not 2 years as stated in your resume, those “un-credited” may not be worth it if you are caught. There is no “rounding off” when it comes to work experience.
30 Words You Should Avoid Using In Your Resume
This is a short-list of words you should avoid using because these do not add value to your resume:
- Capable – The hiring manager expects you to describe yourself as “capable”, why shouldn’t you? You are after all applying for a specific position.
- Scalable – Candidates often use this word because it is standard business jargon but for hiring managers its meaning is vague at best.
- Hard-Working – An overused, highly subjective word that could be perceived as an exaggeration.
- Problem-Solver –It connotes dynamism but has a negative connotation to it. The implication might be your work history has been inundated with problems and you were asked to correct them.
- Creative – An overused word that would work better if used as a phrase that implies application such as “worked with a team of creative people”.
- Innovative – This word used to carry weight especially when technology became a significant contributor to business. Today, it is overused and so often re-hashed it only carries dead weight on your resume. Instead of using “innovative” use a phrase such as “introduced a contemporary approach”.
- Motivated – Instead of using this as a singular descriptor, why not include it within a phrase to inform the hiring manager what you are motivated about? An example would be, “motivated to expand my learning horizons and competencies.”
- Skilful – Redundant because everyone has skills. Your proficiency is subjective; unless you can substantiate it with facts and figures.
- Communication Skills – Another example of a self- serving, unsubstantiated claim without any clear parameters to validate your case.
- Highly Qualified – Similar to “capable”; it would only lead the hiring manager to ask “who isn’t?”
- Results Focused – A strong claim that needs to be substantiated. Unless you have the statistics to back it up, you may end up embellishing your resume.
- Effectual Leader – Self- serving, strongly worded phrase which reeks of nothing except a bold claim that needs facts based evidence. Can the hiring manager speak with your followers? Otherwise, the hiring manager will just think you like patting yourself in the back.
- Energetic – How would you qualify one as energetic? It is a vague descriptor with a highly subjective meaning.
- Confident – Shouldn’t everyone be confident especially when applying for a job? It does not differentiate you from anyone.
- Professional – A descriptor that will only cause the hiring manager to roll his or her eyes and think, “That remains to be seen.”
- Successfully – An adverb that begs proof of validity.
- Team Player – This phrase has become cliché; everyone wants to call themselves team player but includes no proof to the claim.
- Including but not limited to – Redundant; including means “not limited to”.
- Responsible for – Highly repetitive and redundant when discussing your scope of work.
- Entrepreneurial – If you plan to work within a corporate environment, be judicious when using this word because the connotation with entrepreneurs are “risk takers” and concerned only with their self- interests.
- Best of Breed – Rated by many hiring managers as the most annoying term in a resume. Hiring managers want specific reasons and examples not general terms.
- Detail oriented – Highly subjective and leaves you open to criticism if your own resume lacks detail.
- Seasoned – Definitely not recommended for young candidates, this word conjures images of a much older person.
- References available by request – An outdated and unnecessary term as you will be asked to submit references if you make it to the interview.
- Ambitious – Self-serving adjective that can only be proven in real, hands-on experience.
- Honest – This is a quality that is best proven not told.
- Punctual – Punctuality is a characteristic that is expected of everyone who works.
- Go-getter – Another highly annoying term for hiring managers; implies someone who acts before thinking.
- Synergy – A word candidates like to use to sound technical but end up sounding vague.
- Strategic Thinker – Another self-serving word which needs proof through actual experience.
There are other words and phrases that you are probably familiar with. What you need to keep in mind is that the resume as a career marketing tool needs to connect with the hiring manager right away.
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The Wonderful Nature of the Vaisnava
Śrīla Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswāmī Mahārāj
Śrīla Gurudev describes the glory of the Lord’s eternal servants.
17 October 1993.
Every day for our benefit we must sing some particular songs. First humility is necessary for us, and humility will come to us through songs like Gurudev! Kṛpā bindu diyā kara ei dāse and Ohe Vaiṣṇava Ṭhākura dayāra sāgara. There is no doubt that our Guru is supreme in our life, but the Vaiṣṇava is also not less than that. The Vaiṣṇava can give us Kṛṣṇa.
kṛṣṇa se tomāra kṛṣṇa dite pāra
tomāra śakati āchhe
[“Kṛṣṇa is yours. You can give Him. You have that power.”]
Generally, we see that the Guru’s position is on an elevated and exclusive level in Indian society, but the character of the Vaiṣṇava is very broad and very merciful. The goswāmīs showed this. Neither Śrīla Rūpa Goswāmī nor Śrīla Sanātan Goswāmī was the Dīkṣā-guru of Raghunāth Dās Goswāmī. His Dīkṣā-guru was Yadu Nandan Āchārya. But in his literature, Raghunāth Dās Gowāmī named Yadu Nandan Āchārya only one or twice and always praised Śrī Rūpa and Śrī Sanātan. They are Vaiṣṇavas. The Śikṣā-guru and the Vaiṣṇava are the same. Sometimes juniority and seniority are effective, but Śrīla Guru Mahārāj gave the example that the football always comes to the foot of someone who can play football, and someone who cannot play well may run up and down the field but not get the ball. Everything depends upon the person. All jīva-souls are independent, and jīva-souls have their own personality. Through that, they proceed. So, everybody’s prescription will not be the same. The disease may be the same, but the prescription will be different for everyone. Like this, many things are considerable. Everything is to be considered.
When a wave comes, then everyone, be they small, big, or medium-sized, are carried by that wave. In the time of Prabhupād Śrīla Saraswatī Ṭhākur, one wave came. In the time of Śrīla Narottam Ṭhākur, another wave came, and in the time of Śrīla Swāmī Mahārāj Prabhupād, another type of wave came.
Listener: Now your wave is coming.
Śrīla Govinda Mahārāj: No, no [laughter]. I am only trying to serve them. I have no other duty. Guru Mahārāj took everything from me, and now I am living with the remnants of the Vaiṣṇava, the devotees. That is my life. I am trying as possible by me, and I do not know how many days I have, but if I can spend all my time for the satisfaction of the Vaiṣṇavas and the satisfaction of Guru Mahārāj, then I must be benefitted and also benefit others. Kṛṣṇa consciousness always produces good and nothing bad.
bhūmau skhalita-pādānāṁ bhūmir evāvalambanam
We may fall down, but again we will get up and try to walk ahead. We may fall down again, but we must go on.
kṣurasya dhārā niśitā duratyayā
The path is slippery, and there is always the possibility of falling. We are very tiny jīva-souls; we do not have much power, but we can gain power from others, the Vaiṣṇavas. When kāma, krodha, lobha, mada, moha, and mātsarya attack us, what should we do? What is the advice given by Raghunāth Dās Goswāmī? He said we should loudly call out the names of the Vaiṣṇavas and ask them for help.*
We are always praising the Vaiṣṇavas. We sing,
kabe śrī-chaitanya more karibena dayā
kabe āmi pāiba vaiṣṇava-pada-chhāyā
[“When will Śrī Chaitanya bless me? When will I reach the shade of the feet of the Vaiṣṇavas?”]
Guru always lives on a higher level of honour, but the Vaiṣṇava is the general helper for the conditioned soul. The Vaiṣṇava’s position is very merciful for the conditioned soul. The Vaiṣṇavas also very affectionately try to help each other.
Śrīla Bhakti Vinod Ṭhākur wrote,
apūrva vaiṣṇava-tattva! ātmāra ānanda-
prasravaṇa! nāhi yāra tulanā saṁsāre
sva-dharma baliyā yāra āchhe parichaya
e jagate! e tattvera śuna vivaraṇa
[“Wonderful is the nature of the Vaiṣṇava! It is the wellspring of joy for the soul! It has no comparison within material existence and is known in this world as the dharma of the self. Please hear a description of this nature.”]
This is not actually a song but a poem written in the style known as amṛtākṣar chhanda [blank verse]. It is found in Kalyāṇa-kalpa-taru; it is very nice.
We are so fortunate that we are trying to glorify Guru and Vaiṣṇava today, especially Prabhupād Śrīla Saraswatī Ṭhākur, whose mercy has now been spread all over the world by his dearmost associates. Chaitanya Mahāprabhu gave Kṛṣṇa consciousness, but that was given in a very wide and exclusive way by Śrī Rūpa and Śrī Sanātan. Following that line, Śrīla Saraswatī Ṭhākur spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and after that by divine will, Śrīla Swāmī Mahārāj Prabhupād and Śrīla Guru Mahārāj are now present here as only our hope. Through that, we are also so fortunate no doubt.
When we hear once the Name of Kṛṣṇa, that is sufficient for us when it comes to us from a living source.
Śrīmad Bhāgavatam gave us this verse about Śrī Chaitanya Mahāprabhu.
kṛṣṇa-varṇaṁ tviṣākṛṣṇaṁ sāṅgopāṅgāstra-pārṣadam
yajñaiḥ saṅkīrtana-prāyair yajanti hi sumedhasaḥ
(Śrīmad Bhāgavatam: 11.5.32)
[“The wise worship Śrīman Mahāprabhu, who chants the Name of Kṛṣṇa, has a golden complexion, and is accompanied by His expansions, sub-expansions, weapons, and associates, through the sacrifice primarily of saṅkīrtan.”]
Yajña means sacrifice. The Upaniṣads say Ātmānaṁ viddhi. Nijeke jānte habe. Know yourself. But more than that: sacrifice yourself. That is the meaning of the mantras in the sacrifices. Svāhā means sacrifice. Sva-āhā: the word is divided in this way, and for the meaning we always use nimittārtha chaturthī, meaning, “Kṛṣṇa is the enjoyer, and you are to be enjoyed. Satisfy yourself with this.” This is the meaning of the gāyatrī-mantra and the goal of our life. But when can we do that? When will we offer ourselves in that way? Whether we can or not depends upon us as a person.
gale baddhvā hanye ’ham iti bakabhid-vartmapa-gaṇe
kuru tvaṁ phutkārān avati sa yathā tvaṁ mana itaḥ
“I am being bound tightly around the neck by the fearsome highwaymen of lust, anger, and so forth with the painful, fearsome ropes of my wicked deeds; I am being killed!” Cry out in this way to the Vaiṣṇavas, the guardians on the path to Kṛṣṇa, the slayer of Baka, so that they save you from these foes, O mind!” | <urn:uuid:686aec32-b1ac-42d3-b7b2-315d977a32ec> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://govindamaharaj.com/en/articles/the-wonderful-nature-of-the-vaisnava--.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.915089 | 2,353 | 1.742188 | 2 |
It is a process of moving an incorporated business from one province to another. A corporation can also be moved from Federal to province and vice versa.
This process allows a corporation to be exported out of its current Province (jurisdiction) and imported into another province (jurisdiction). The advantage of this process is that the corporation will have uninterrupted existence with its incorporation date remaining the same as its original date .
- Continuing a Company into B.C.
- Change Jurisdiction
- Moving a corporation to BC
Who can apply for the process:
- A director of the company.
What is required to Continue in/out:
- Written authorization from the home jurisdiction of the corporation.
- Certificate of existence.
- Corporation documents – certificate & articles.
- A name approval number from BC for the company (if it is to be a named corporation)
- A physical address or street address in the new Province.
- For incorporation process, a minimum of one Director, one Incorporator and one contact person is required. The same person can fill in all three roles.
- For operations purposes and to fully comply, a minimum of one officer and one shareholders are also required.
Time required to complete this process greatly varies depending upon the provinces involved. In most case a name approval is also required.
Expected time to complete this is 20-40 days.
Can I operate in the previous jurisdiction after the process?
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September Tips for Beef Cattle/Forage ProducersSeptember Tips for Beef Cattle/Forage Producers
SEPTEMBER TIPS FOR BEEF CATTLE AND FORAGE PRODUCERS
Spring Calving Herds
- Cow herd performance is an opportunity to use production data to aid in replacement heifer selection or cull cows due to poor performance. A herd performance test involves weighing cows and calves, frame and muscle scoring calves and body condition cows.
- Walk through your cattle working facilities and take note of repairs and maintenance before fall weaning. Test all weak spots. These are supposed to be “working” facilities not “work-out” facilities. Facilities should be maintained for your safety as well as safety for your cattle.
- Start making plans for weaning calves. Retained ownership can often increase gross income, but to be profitable, cost of feed cannot be too excessive. Hay and supplement based programs are more costly than pasture and supplement programs, so good fall pasture management is important.
- Consider fence line weaning suckling calves. This reduces stress on the cows and calves. In addition calves continue to gain weight and respiratory disease is greatly reduced compared to conventional weaning. Training cattle to respect electric fencing prior to weaning can facilitate the weaning process. Fence line weaning also allows high-quality pastures to be used as weaning facilities in place of dusty drylots.
- Implement a precondition program. Precondition programs include weaning calves at least 45 days to sale or according to the requirements of the specific preconditioning program, castrating bull calves, dehorning if necessary and a vaccination program. Preconditioned calves will sell for higher selling price. Remember to follow BQA guidelines when giving vaccinations.
- Pregnancy tests all cows. Cull all open cows and cull all cows with physical problems such as bad eyes, poor udders, lameness, missing teeth, etc.
- Select replacement heifers based on pre-weaning performance and phenotypic expression. Also select heifers that were born early in the calving season.
- Vaccinate heifers for brucellosis.
- Forage test and plan for winter feeding program.
Fall Calving Herds
- Cows should be calving. Check cows often throughout the calving season. Check first calf heifers more often.
- Vaccinate replacement heifers 30 to 60 days before the breeding season.
- Evaluate and select sires for breeding season.
- Take care of newborn calves; dip navel, ear tag, castrate bull calves, etc.
- Forage test and plan for winter feeding program
Forage/Grazing Management Tips
- Plant small grains such as rye or wheat.
- Winter annual legumes such as crimson clover, arrowleaf clover, and hairy vetch potentially provide multiple benefits, including grazing and improving soil fertility. Plant them in mid to late September for northern Arkansas. These legumes can be no-till drilled into warm-season grass stubble (bermudagrass) in early October.
- No-till drills need to be kept clean and in good working order to plant at consistent depth and seeding rates.
- Be on the alert for prussic acid poisoning when grazing johnsongrass, sorghum-sudan hybrids, grain sorghum or sudangrass.
- Stockpile fescue for winter grazing.
- Clip or graze fescue pastures to 4” stubble by September 1 and fertilize with 50-60 lbs/acre of nitrogen by mid-September.
- Defer grazing until late November or early December.
- Strip-grazing will yield twice as many grazing days as compared to giving access to the whole pasture.
Bermudagrass Winter Pasture
- Prepare bermudagrass pastures for interseeding ryegrass or small grains to use as winter pasture.
- Graze bermuda to a 2-3” height in September.
- Plant winter annuals with no-till drill or broadcast/drag in early October in bermuda.
- In bermuda, plant small grain at 100-120 lbs/acre; plant ryegrass at 20-25 lbs/acre.
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The Cooperative Extension Service
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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Published 3 May 2022
What is SOP in Housekeeping?
A housekeeping SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) is a documented, step-by-step process on how to effectively perform housekeeping procedures, such as daily cleaning and maintenance tasks. SOP in housekeeping is primarily used by hotel housekeeping supervisors to help maids and commercial cleaners observe housekeeping standards, deliver consistent quality service, and support positive reviews.
A Housekeeping SOP Checklist is used as a guide to ensure that the standard cleaning protocols set by an establishment are followed. This checklist can be used by housekeepers, cleaners, and housekeeping managers to ensure that rooms are clean and adequately prepared before allowing the next guest to check in.
- Ensure that doors, lights, windows, and amenities are working properly.
- Check if the room and bathroom is clean and toiletries and other necessities are provided for the next guest.
- Confirm that hotel brochures, along with the hotel's food and drink menu is available.
- Sign-off with a digital signature from inspector or assigned housekeeper.
- Share reports by exporting as PDF, Word, Excel or Web Link.
This article will briefly discuss:
- the importance and benefits
- best housekeeping SOP’s for hotels;
- housekeeping SOPs in other industries;
- technology you can use to ensure compliance; and
- housekeeping SOP checklists you can download, use, and customize.
Housekeeping SOPs are critical because they uphold the standards of an organization’s housekeeping procedures. The benefits of having cleaning standard operating procedures include:
- Continuous Education – It can be used as a teaching tool to educate workers on the correct housekeeping procedures and keep them updated regarding any process changes.
- Accountability – SOPs in housekeeping encourage compliance with organizational standards through accountability. They provide intuitive, easy-to-follow steps to avoid any discrepancy or misunderstanding.
- Branding – Maintaining high standards of housekeeping procedures is the first step toward maintaining credibility with customers by providing a consistent customer experience.
- Improved compliance rates – Clear and defined housekeeping SOPs help ensure that an organization’s processes comply with health and safety laws.
Housekeeping procedures (SOPs) are particularly important in the hospitality industry as cleanliness is a basic expectation of any hotel guest. A hotel housekeeping standard for cleaning rooms upon check out, for example, helps ensure that the housekeeper always changes the bedsheets and empties the trash bins before allowing the next guest to check in.
Well-implemented hotel housekeeping SOPs can help establish a welcoming atmosphere for the guests and ensure reliable and courteous service from staff. Here are some of the best hotel SOPs for three of the most common housekeeping room status:
- Room for Check-In
These are standard housekeeping procedures for hotel staff when preparing rooms for new set of guests:
- Make bed with fresh linen and pillow cases.
- Check power switches and other electronic appliances for any damages.
- Clean up ashtrays and trash bins.
- Restock desk stationery and vanity supplies
- Clean the bathroom: floor, walls, toilet, shower area, and tub.
Perform the following sample proper housekeeping procedures for an occupied room and use the housekeeping SOP checklist to record task completion:
- Clear the dustbins.
- Collect and replace used bedroom and bathroom linen.
- Make the bed.
- Vacuum floor carpets and rugs.
- Clean the bathroom and replenish bathroom supplies.
- Room for Check-out
It can be used as a teaching tool to educate workers on the correct housekeeping procedures and keep them updated regarding any process changes.
- Assemble bed, chairs, settees, and other furniture and placing it appropriately.
- Wipe guest room floor with a wet mop.
- Cleaning the writing tables, assembling and placing stationery appropriately.
- Check for any articles the guest left behind.
- Clean bathroom equipment and ensure adequate supply of toiletries according to SOPs for bathroom cleaning.
- Clean all electric appliances such as microwave, fan, refrigerator, and others.
Housekeeping SOP is not limited to hotels, it also applies across other industries such as manufacturing, medical, education, construction, and others. It helps maintain a safe and secure environment not just for customers but for employees as well. Here’s how housekeeping SOP helps the following businesses:
Housekeeping SOP for Hospitals
A hospital housekeeping SOP aims to maintain a sterile environment in all areas of the hospital. It guides cleaning personnel in prioritizing the task to maintain high standards of cleanliness especially in the crucial areas including high-touch surfaces and high-risk areas.
Housekeeping SOP for Restaurants
A restaurant housekeeping SOP ensures high standard cleaning operations to avoid food contamination and foodborne illnesses. It helps restaurants build exceptional ambiance and cleanliness to impress their clients.
Housekeeping SOP for Warehouses
A warehouse housekeeping SOP helps maintain a clean workplace that is free of debris and clutter to keep a safe environment. It helps prevent workplace hazards including incidents, near misses and injuries.
Housekeeping SOP for Public Areas
A public area housekeeping SOP helps maintain a safe and hygienic community. It ensures proper waste management is in place to eliminate environmental pollution and pathogenic diseases.
With dozens of rooms to service and multiple housekeeping tasks to perform for each one, there is a chance that housekeepers may miss critical SOP points. With iAuditor by SafetyCulture, a web and mobile inspection app, housekeeping supervisors can strengthen compliance with housekeeping standards and enjoy the following benefits:
- Use this checklist technology for hotels to develop paperless housekeeping SOP checklists for a variety of tasks
- Confirm compliance with housekeeping procedures on handheld devices
- Capture photo evidence of compliance and non-compliance for reporting
- Update housekeeping SOP templates without the hassle of paper printing
- Capture electronic signatures for sign off
- Enable cleaners to save time and send auto-generated reports on accomplished housekeeping SOP (PDF, Word, CSV, or JSON)
- Submit housekeeping SOP reports to your supervisor anytime, anywhere
- Secure all SOPs and reports via unlimited cloud storage
To help get you started, we have created 6 of the best housekeeping SOP checklists you can download, use, and customize for your purpose.
Top 6 SOP Checklists
This comprehensive checklist can be used by supervisors to check the duties of the housekeeper and evaluate their adherence to housekeeping SOPs. It can also be utilized to verify if hotel staff and amenities comply with hotel safety regulations and housekeeping standards. This checklist converted using iAuditor uses dynamic field feature which allows you to label or identify individual rooms and conduct inspections with specific recurring questions.
Housekeepers and cleaners can use this Bathroom Cleaning SOP Checklist as a step-by-step guide to the proper process for cleaning bathroom tiles, mirrors, and drains. This tool can help housekeeping managers train staff and ensure strict compliance to SOPs for bathroom cleaning.
Foodservice employees can use this SOP checklist to ensure that kitchen equipment and kitchenware are cleaned and sanitized before and after use to avoid foodborne illnesses and allergies.
This General Kitchen Cleaning Checklist can help maintain a clean and sanitized restaurant. Conduct your inspections using this checklist to evaluate if employees wear hygienic clothing and if food is properly handled. This also checks if kitchen facilities are cleaned and sanitized properly after use, and waste materials are segregated and properly disposed of. Provide your recommendations and overall assessment after the inspection. Use iAuditor on your mobile device to generate on-site reports and capture photo evidence of defective items.
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“A school nurtures future not just of an individual but of the entire nation” and at KVA this realization lies at the core. We strive to create thinkers and preserve the innate, curiosity and ingenuity of every learner so that he/she ventures out to transform and not just to confirm. I believe in the magic of the teacher-student bond and have witnessed the miracles created by my colleagues by bestowing unconditional support and faith upon the students.
We, as a team, work every day with all our hearts to create a learning abode where students feel that they belong, they are valued, they are learning and they are growing every day. The zeal and excitement with which our kids enter the premises keep us going each day !!
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KVA has weathered 17 academic sessions and has delivered what it has envisioned and worked towards, incessantly. Collaborative learning in the most child centric way has been the game plan and proudly so, holistic education has been delivered which is evident in all the alumni as they stride into the global society, their achievements talking tall of their abilities.
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Cosmic ray interactions with the solar atmosphere are expected to generate energetic neutrinos that might be observable with the neutrino telescopes. These so called solar atmospheric neutrinos are expected to have a distinguishable shape in the energy spectrum compared with atmospheric neutrinos generated in the Earth. The difference originates from the lower atmospheric density on the Sun, which allows secondary particles to decay rather than interact with the medium and lose energy. We present the first search for a signal of solar atmospheric neutrinos, using 8 years of data collected with the worlds largest neutrino telescope IceCube, which shows optimal sensitivity for the energetic neutrinos. To distinguish signal from backgrounds we perform a likelihood analysis using directional and energy spectral information. The analysis method and optimization will be introduced and sensitivities presented. | <urn:uuid:baf441e3-ad6e-4ddd-aa40-24937502cf87> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://indico.cern.ch/event/686555/contributions/2956908/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.85163 | 165 | 2.671875 | 3 |
OMAHA - This weekly program features educators from across the University of Nebraska system.
On Friday, Sept. 1, KVNO aired McDermott's interview with Jeremy Baguyos, a UNO professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Informatics. During the interview, Baguyos discusses how art, creativity, and information intersect.
Brandon McDermott: Thank you for coming on the show.
Jeremy Baguyos: Well thank you for having me. It's an honor.
McDermott: How long have you been here at UNO and has your time here been fruitful?
Baguyos: I have been here 10 years. I came here in 2007 and yes it's been very fruitful. This is the kind of university -- really kind of rare nowadays -- that really lets an artist, a creative type, be a true creative spirit (and) really pursue what they want to do.
McDermott: You're collaborating here with UNMC. Can you kind of told the listeners about that?
Baguyos: Yes, that actually started about eight months ago and we've just been kind of chipping away at it. Our end here at UNO is to visualize heartbeat data in the hopes that we have two approaches here -- our low hanging fruit approach is to make sure that we have visualizations that will help med students recognize different types of heart murmurs. But the dream here is to have an automated heart murmur detection system, so right now we're collecting, cataloguing and visualizing a large database of heart murmurs. We're working with a team over there they are capturing and over here we are analyzing. I don't want to commit to this, but the dream is to have a Shazam type of app for heart murmurs. There are some inherent difficulties with that we're looking at what is feasible and what isn't but we're hoping that if we can get close that will be a lot better than what people have now.
McDermott: I also see you have an interest here with innovation in music primarily were art information and creativity intersects. Can you kind of explain that?
Baguyos: I think that the best way to explain is when I first got here it was really big to create artificially intelligent computers that will become a musical partner for me and more often than not these were made by the partner. I was I was in collaboration with other people from outside of the university trying to create software that would be intelligent enough to play music with me, not just to follow me but to recognize what I'm doing and then to create musical ideas that were similar to what I was doing and then that we would have kind of a chamber music type of interplay between each other. That has been around actually long before I came to UNO and I bumped up against the same problems that most computer musicians who tried to do interactive computer music bump up into in that computers cannot make us that judgments they cannot make judgments about what is beautiful. Therefore the music sounds like it's written by a computer -- let's put it that way. If a computer has no sense of aesthetic judgment then you can kind of guess what that will sound like, not very good to put it bluntly.
McDermott: Talk about the real time interactive computer music composition does that play at all and with that is that the specifically what you are talking about?
Baguyos: Yes the composition part we think of composition interactive computer music as the software. Some older generation electronic musicians will completely disagree with me in they'll probably call in and argue with me -- if this were live. What it is – is that instead of writing notes on a piece of paper you write code. This code would then be the creation and this code could listen or this code could simply generate music or it could do both. Ideally it would do both, so that it can react to a performer and ultimately become that performer’s chamber music partner.
McDermott: Why do this? I mean are we having a tough time finding a partner to play with or is it just “why not?”
Baguyos: Wow. That is a great question that's something that I should be asked more often. There's definitely a science experiment type of mentality. Music technology, computer music definitely straddles both music and the sciences. Sometimes you just want to see if you can do it. It's very much looking into that pool and wanting to see yourself and David Cope, one of the heroes of the field, even said so that ultimately I'm just I was just trying to create a version of myself in software.
McDermott: Is there anything else you'd like to add, maybe a topic we didn't touch on before we go?
Baguyos: Everyone laments, as useful as they are for some things, the metrics of standardized tests in K-12 and the ACT for getting into college. The ACT only measures a student's ability to find the right answer that already exists, as opposed to finding the answers that don't exist -- but more importantly finding the right questions to ask in the first place. This is something that musicians and artists have been doing for years.
McDermott: Jeremy Baguyos, thanks again for coming on.
Baguyos: Thank you so much.
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- Site Established: 1872
- Current Bldg. Erected: 1934
- Height of Light Structure: 45 ft.
- Focal Plane of Light: 52 ft.
- Active: Yes
- Lens: 250 MMl
- Beacon Visibility: 20 Miles
Historic Significance Score: 2
Upon being settled by Dutch immigrants in 1847, Holland, Michigan was established on Lake Macatawa.
Realizing the importance of trade, Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte wrote the federal government on the community’s behalf requesting financial assistance to establish a harbor for the town.
After a string of delays in the anticipated financing to Holland, which helped competing harbors establish themselves first, the work ethic of the settlers pre-empted Washington as they took the project upon themselves and dug through the huge sand bars to establish a harbor in 1859.
After the establishment of a harbor, a lighthouse for navigation was necessary. In 1872 a small wooden light station was established.
But it wasn’t until 1934, that the current “Big Red” came into existence. The lighthouse was encased in metal plates to protect it from the wind, weather and crashing waves.
In 1970, the Coast Guard tried to abandon “Big Red”, seeing the light as surplus.
In 1974, The Holland Harbor Lighthouse Historical Commission saved the lighthouse and took over its preservation and restoration.
Majesty Score: 4
Those who visit this light will somewhat find it misnomered. It is not a very large lighthouse at 45 ft. It actually looks even smaller when you view it from Holland Park across the channel. Sometimes I think the nickname might prejudice people and prevent them from enjoying this light.
However, it does have strong character due to its Dutch architecture and fire engine red paint. These factors alone give this light a rating of 4 on majesty.
Water View Score: 3
Holland has a nice water view. Holland, Michigan, is not on Lake Michigan as one would think. It is on Lake Macatawa. This somewhat affects the feel of the water surrounding this light.
Preservation Score: 5
Holland takes very good care of their native light. It is always well painted and maintained. The park across the street is very nice with royal blue painted railings on the pier, which are very common in Michigan, and an abundance of beige, floury sand.
Surrounding Area Score: 4
Holland, Michigan, recognizes their heritage and capitalizes on it! There are many stores and landmarks in town with a Dutch theme. Wood shoes and windmills a specialty!
The big attraction in Holland is their annual May Tulip Festival featuring 6 million tulips!
Holland also features the Dutch Village Theme Park amusement park and Windmill Island which has a 240 year old windmill that was brought in from the Netherlands.
Accessibility Score: 3
For the most part, visitors to the light will have to view it from across the channel at Holland Park. There are special visits where one can get on the same side of the channel as the lighthouse, and be able to touch it, but these visits are regulated because the access is through a private neighborhood. One might want to contact the town to inquire on this access.
Beacon Score: 3
Currently, the light has a 250 MM beacon light that is active in its tower. The original 6th order Fresnel lens is on display at the Holland Museum
Overall Score and Overview: 24
“Big Red” makes a great stop on a lighthouse tour of western Michigan. The tower’s architecture is very unique and makes for great photo op’s.
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Tango Foundations course, Week 1 class notes
18th January 2010
Week 1 Notes
- Connecting with your partner
- Leading and following a step
- Establishing and transferring weight
- Sidesteps ("balanceo")
- Forwards / back steps
- For more information
I started off by describing the topics we'll be covering in this course, and demonstrating dancing to music, using the steps and technique that we'll be covering in the course.
(The main practice music played throughout the class was "Bahia Blanca" by Carlos Di Sarli)
Natalie led us into a few minutes of warming up exercises, then we partnered up and simply walked to the music, just to get some feeling for moving to tango rhythms.
- Relax whilst you dance; if you don't, your partner will feel it
- Confidence: Leaders, don't be gentlemen, be clear and definite about what you want. Leaders must continuously project a sure and confident lead.
- Trust: Similarly, followers must continuously follow the lead, and must trust the leader, and their own instincts.
Connection in Tango is continuous - you need to be connected to your partner at all times.
In tango dancing, there are no "moves" or "patterns" - each single step is led, and followed, individually. So leaders have to lead, and followers have to follow, continuously.
We started off with the followers' hands on the leaders' shoulders ("practice hold"), and working on listening to our partner:
- Lowering and lifting.
- Walking forwards and back.
- Stepping to the side.
This exercise should help getting followers used to listening, and the leaders used to leading, continuously.
We then swapped roles - leaders became followers and vice versa - and repeated this exercise. We did this role-reveral a few times in the course of the class; the idea is that it allows you to feel what it's like on "the other side of the fence".
- Connect with your partner at all times.
- If you lose connection, stop and re-establish it.
- There's no rush. Take time at the start of the dance to connect. Take time during the dance to connect.
For each step you both take, the sequence is:
- Leader initiates the lead (chest movement)
- Follower starts to move her free leg, based on the lead
- Leader starts to step into the gap created by the follower moving her leg back; follower transfers her weight to complete the step.
Leaders: lead the followers to take a (side)step simply using the chests, without moving our feet.
The key thing for leaders to avoid is to step before the follower - leading with the foot. Don't do this. Lead from the chest - project first with your chest, and wait for the follower to move her feet back before you start to step forward.
Similarly, followers should not take their cue from the leader's feet movement, but from the leader's chest.
Both leaders and followers should only ever stand with weight on a single foot - the other foot ("free leg") should simply be resting on the floor.
The only time your weight should be distributed across both feet is when you're transferring weight from one foot to the other.
We spent some time transferring weight - both leading a transfer of weight, and following it.
- Leaders, it's essential that you always know what foot the follower is on. The best way to ensure this is to put her on that foot to start with.
- Followers, it's essential that you don't change your weight without it being led. Don't "mark the beat" by shifting from one foot to the other, for example. If your weight is on one foot, keep it there.
Lead a sidestep, in both directions.
Lead a combination of sidesteps and weight transfers.
- Soften your knees to yourself slightly before leading a sidestep - that's one of the differences between leading a change of weight and a side step.
- Keep the feet together when at rest - for both leaders and followers.
Most of the time in social dancing, followers will be walking back and leaders will be walking forwards.
Lead a forwards step, then several.
Combine this with transfers of weight, and sidesteps.
- Take your time with walking, you don't need to step on each beat. Good steps are better than on-time steps.
- Ensure you walk in a straight line - no diagonal steps.
- Leaders: when walking forward, place your forward foot at the inside of the follower's forward foot - especially important with the left foot, as otherwise there's a tendency to place the foot on the outside of the follower's fowards foot.
You can use the rock-step to navigate around corners, to pause in the dance, and to decorate / vary the steps.
Like a normal step, it's done either forwards or backwards. And like a normal step, any rotation should only happen after taking the step - so don't step diagonally or to the side.
The forwards-and-back rock-step is similar to the side-to-side transfer of weight used to establish connection at the start of the dance.
- You're still walking forwards and back, just smaller (and typically, in double-time)
- You don't need to transfer your whole weight with rocksteps
- Rotate at the end points, not whilst walking
- Keep rotation angles small
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The high energy physics group at the VUB (HEP @ VUB) aims at unraveling the laws of nature at the most fundamental level. The HEP @ VUB collaboration is a concerted initiative involving theoretical and experimental physicist.
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What happens when the same method gives different retention times on different instruments?
What happens when the same method gives different retention times on different instruments?
This month's installment comes from a question submitted by a regular reader (Justin Chow), which developed into a joint troubleshooting project. Before we get into the question, let me remind and encourage you to send me questions about problems you are having (see contact information at the end of this article). I'm happy to give you my input, and who knows . . . your problem may form the basis of one of the "LC Troubleshooting" discussions, as is the case this month.
The problem has to do with differences in retention time that were observed when the same method was run on three different brands of liquid chromatographs, which we'll refer to as system A, system B, and system C. As often is the case, the method was one that was transferred from another laboratory, so complete details about the logic behind the method are not available. The method comprises an isocratic segment for 62 min at 95% A and 5% B followed by a 23-min gradient segment of 5–95% B. Finally, the mobile phase is stepped back to the initial conditions and allowed to equilibrate for the next injection. Both mobile-phase A and B contain buffer and organic solvent, with more organic in B. Note that both buffers A and B are prepared using volumetric glassware to eliminate variations from graduated cylinders. The column is a 150 mm × 3.0 mm, 2.6-µm particle diameter (dp), C18 column operated at 0.6 mL/min. As part of the method transfer process, the same method was used to compare the chromatography on the three LC systems, all of which are four-solvent, low-pressure mixing systems. The dwell volumes for all systems are approximately the same. The main peak gave different retention times on each system: 49 min (system A), 55 min (system B), and 61 min (system C). Although the variability between systems A and B (49 vs. 55 min) is within the range observed by workers in other laboratories, the retention time for system C (61 min) is excessively long. Furthermore, later-eluted peaks that normally appeared in the isocratic segment now came off the column during the gradient segment and were not adequately separated. The problem, of course, is why are the retention differences observed, how can the problem source be verified, and how can it be fixed? This problem also serves to illustrate how we can use some simple calculations to evaluate the probable cause of the problem.
It is a bit unusual to have such a long isocratic portion in the method, but it works for the present application and is part of a validated method that is best not modified, if possible. However, it should be noted that the peak properties will suffer from such large retention times. The column plate number, N, is calculated as
where t R and w are the retention time and baseline peak width, respectively. We can estimate the plate number for a column when real samples are run as
where L is the column length (in millimeters) and d p is the particle diameter (in micrometers). So for our 150 mm × 3.0 mm, 2.6-µm d p column, N ≈ 17,000. Solving equation 1 for w and using N = 17,000 and t R = 50, we can estimate w = 1.5 min or 0.9 mL at 0.6 mL/min flow rate. A peak eluted at 10 min would have one-fifth this width and consequently five times the height — not a small change in response. Therefore, the long retention time means that method sensitivity (peak height) may be poor.
Another check we can make on the quality of the chromatography is to consider the retention factor, k. For the best isocratic methods, we like 2 ≤ k ≤ 10, but in some cases all the peaks won't fit within this range so we accept 1 ≤ k ≤ 20. When the retention range exceeds this, a gradient method usually is preferred. Recall that k is calculated as
where t 0 is the column dead time. The column volume can be estimated as
where V M is the column volume (in milliliters) and d c is the column internal diameter (in millimeters). Our 150 mm × 3.0 mm column will have a volume of ≈ 0.675 mL, and at a flow rate of 0.6 mL/min, t0 ≈ 1.125 min. Thus, for tR = 50, we get k = (50 – 1.125)/1.125 = 43; this is much larger than the maximum desired k ≈ 20, so a gradient method probably would be a better choice. But we have to work with the current method to separate some very closely related compounds, so let's try how to figure out what's wrong.
The Effect of Mobile-Phase Errors
Because the same method is used on all three instruments, one possible cause of the problem is that the systems are not producing the same blend of mobile phase. We can estimate how much the mobile phase will change retention by taking advantage of the relationship between mobile-phase strength and retention:
where k w is the retention time in 100% water and Φ is the %B as a decimal (Φ = 0.01 = 1% B). S is a constant for a given compound and can be estimated as S ≈ 0.25.MW0.5 , where MW is the molecular weight. If we assume a 400 Da compound, we can use S = 5 for our present calculations. Let's consider two cases, first the 49 min (k ≈ 42.6, system A) vs. 55 min (k ≈ 47.9, system B) "normal" variation and the unexpected 52 min (k ≈ 45.2, average for systems A and B) vs. 61 min (k ≈ 53.2, system C) change.
For the first case, log 42.6 = 1.629 and log 47.9 = 1.680, so Δ log k = (1.680 – 1.629) = 0.05 (note that I've rounded the numbers for convenience, so if you try to reproduce these calculations, don't round during the process). Divide by S and we get ΔΦ = 0.010. This suggests that systems A and B differ by 1% B, which is marginally within the normal calibration range of ±1% B (see discussion below). For the second case, log 45.2 = 1.655 and log 53.2 = 1.726, so Δ log k = (1.726 – 1.655) = 0.070, so ΔΦ = 0.070/5 or 1.4% B. In other words, we can account for the difference between the longest retention time (61 min, system C) and the average retention from systems A and B (52 min) by a difference of 0.4% B in the mobile-phase composition. This small variation is probably within normal error, but it is possible that system C may be out of calibration. Next, we need to check the calibration of the mixing system for system C.
Checking Mixer Calibration
A check of the calibration of the mobile-phase mixing system is part of system performance qualification (1), which we recommend performing every 6–12 months on each LC system in your laboratory. The mixing can be tested quite easily with the gradient step-test. This test is performed as follows:
The test should be run for each LC system and each combination of solvents that might be used for a method. Currently we're only concerned about the A- and B-solvents, but C and D should be tested as well.
The results for a test of system C are shown in Figure 1. Measure the difference between the 0% and 100% steps and use this to determine the height of each intermediate step. In Figure 1, you can see that most of the steps vary a little from the target values (even 10% increments), but the worst deviation is the 20% step, which comes out 0.6% low at 19.4%. Pump specifications typically are ±0.5–1%, so ±1% is a reasonable acceptance limit for this test. Everything looks OK for system C from the step test.
For cases in which subtle solvent proportioning errors are suspected, such as in the present example, it may make sense to make finer step sizes around the suspect region — 0–10% in 1% steps in this case. The results are shown in Figure 2. The absolute %B obtained is shown above each step and the actual step size shown to the right of each step. Here, as in the 10% steps of Figure 1, the absolute value of each of the steps is within 1% of the set-point, so the instrument passes specifications in the 0–10% region (note that from Figure 1, we know that this is 0–9.8%; Figure 2 reflects this). Furthermore, the anticipated 0.4% deviation at 5% B, determined from the earlier calculations, is not observed. The 5% step in Figure 2 measures 4.8%, only 0.2% from the ideal. However, the step sizes in Figure 2 are a bit odd. Note in Figure 1 that all the steps except 0 and 100% are low by 0.1–0.6%, with a general trend of larger deviations at lower %B-values. But in Figure 2, the step 1–2 and 2–3 intervals are 0.8% and the step 0–1 and 3–4 intervals are 1.2%. This inconsistency in step sizes was the only difference that could be linked to system C, so the proportioning valve assembly was replaced as a precautionary measure. System C with the new proportioning valve gave a retention time of 57.7 min for the main peak, which was still a bit longer than the other laboratories were finding. However, the poorly separated peaks that were eluted during the early part of the gradient segment now are eluted in the isocratic separation and have adequate separation. At this point, the problem was considered solved and the method was put into routine use on system C.
A Simpler Solution
The above problem highlights the challenge of obtaining sufficient precision and accuracy with on-line mixing to obtain consistent retention times for strongly retained peaks. A much simpler solution to the problem of instrument-to-instrument differences would be to use hand-mixed mobile phase for the isocratic portion. That is, hand mix a mobile phase of 95% A and 5% B and put this in the A-reservoir. Separately, hand mix a mobile phase of 5% A and 95% B and put this in the B-reservoir. Now, run the program for 62 min at 0% reservoir-B and then program a gradient to 100% reservoir-B in 23 min. This suggestion was tested and the retention time of the main peak came out much later. A further minor adjustment of the initial mobile-phase composition (by adding a little more of the B-solvent for the initial isocratic hold) should bring the retention time back to the target value.
We've looked at a problem of instrument-to-instrument differences in retention time and speculated that the most likely cause was a difference in mobile-phase proportioning between the systems. We used simple back-of-the-envelope calculations based on normal chromatographic behavior to estimate the magnitude of mobile-phase composition errors. After we knew what to look for in terms of the scale of the problem, we used the gradient step-test as a means of checking instrument calibration. Although the test results showed compositional differences that would most likely be unimportant for methods with shorter retention times, a replacement of the mobile-phase proportioning valve corrected the problem. If you would like to see more examples of problems related to proportioning errors, consult reference 3.
Justin Chow is an associate scientist at Gilead Sciences, Inc., in Foster City, California. He specializes in HPLC method development, separation of closely related compounds, impurity elucidation using LC–MS, and instrument troubleshooting.
John W. Dolan "LC Troubleshooting" Editor John Dolan has been writing "LC Troubleshooting" for LCGC for more than 25 years. One of the industry's most respected professionals, John is currently the Vice President of and a principal instructor for LC Resources, Walnut Creek, California. He is also a member of LCGC's editorial advisory board. Direct correspondence about this column via e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org.
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(1) G. Hall and J.W. Dolan, LCGC 20(9), 842–848 (2002).
(2) J.J. Gilroy and J.W. Dolan, LCGC 22(10), 982–988 (2004).
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John Nelson reports that the Spilhaus projection will be supported in the next version of ArcGIS—version 2.5, to be released in a few months. This odd projection, which centres Antarctica on a world map showing the oceans as a single, uninterrupted body of water; went viral last year. Requests for ArcGIS support soon followed. Thing is, ArcGIS support requires the math behind the projection: figuring out that math took some sleuthing. The Spilhaus is, it turns out, basically an oblique aspect of the Adams World in a Square II projection.
Previously: About the Spilhaus Projection.
It looks like every map style is doomed to be replicated in ArcGIS Pro. See, for example, Warren Davidson’s Vintage Road Atlas: which renders Toronto and its surrounding area in the style of a 1950s tourist map. It’s double-sided and is designed to be folded (which is to say that there are some upside-down bits). The ArcGIS Pro style—which is called Are We There Yet? and can be downloaded here—even simulates the creases and weathering of an old folded map, though it does so a little too regularly if you look closely. (Also there are some inconsistencies in road lines and highway markers: the map is prisoner of its data.)
John M. Nelson’s ArcGIS style emulating the maps of Middle-earth is only one of several styles he’s been working on recently. He’s also created other ArcGIS styles emulating classic cartographic designs, including 19th-century physical geography diagrams, Eduard Imhof’s topographic maps, and hachures. Five of these styles, including the Tolkien style, have been collected in a short PDF booklet from Esri, Mapping with Style, Vol. 1, the title of which all but promises at least one sequel.
Previously: Maps Middle-earth Style: By Hand and by ArcGIS.
Dan Bell’s career drawing maps of real-world places in the style of maps of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth continues apace; a recent piece, a map of San Francisco, got written up in the San Francisco Chronicle, and his website is full of other recent works.
But computer mapping may be about to overtake hand-drawn illustration. John M. Nelson has created an ArcGIS style that does the very thing Dan Bell does by hand: emulate the maps of Middle-earth executed by Christopher Tolkien and Pauline Baynes. The style is called, naturally, My Precious: John explains it here and here, and demonstrates the style with this map of the Americas.
There are, of course, some flaws in this method: a mechanical representation of a hand-drawn style risks falling into the uncanny valley’s cartographic equivalent, especially when mountain and forest signs are clone-stamped over large areas. And to be honest I’m not a fan of the Aniron font: those letterforms were used in the Lord of the Rings movies, but never the books’ maps, and now they’re found on damn near every Tolkien-style map, and we hates it, precious, we hates it forever. But Nelson is basically emulating modern fantasy map practice: modern fantasy maps are invariably done in Illustrator, labels are computer generated rather than hand-drawn, and hill signs are clone stamped. Applying it to real-world maps, and GIS software, is new, but a difference in degree.
Previously: Dan Bell’s ‘Tolkien-Style’ Maps of the Lake District.
John Nelson’s map of tornado migration in the United States, showing the seasonal variations in tornado occurrence, is a master class in data visualization and design—in deciding on the right way to present geographic information. The map combines three styles—impressionistic choropleth, weighted mean centre movement diagram, and small multiple—to present month-by-month information all at once; in the accompanying text (also here), Nelson discusses some of the alternatives he could have chosen instead. And in a separate post he talks about how he made the map. [Esri]
Previously: Mapping Tornado Tracks.
Yesterday’s updates to Apple Maps include four new Flyover cities, traffic data for Hong Kong and Mexico, public transit data for Los Angeles, and Nearby search for the Netherlands.
Google Earth Blog reports on the mid-January imagery update for Google Earth.
Google Earth Blog also reports that version 1.0 of ArcGIS Earth is now available. Announced last June and previously available as a series of public betas, ArcGIS Earth appears to be aimed at filling the gap left by Google when Google Earth Enterprise was discontinued last year.
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Experts say that Legionnaires disease is directly linked to the presence of Legionella in hospital drinking water, and that disinfecting the drinking water system is an effective preventive measure. Yusen E. Lin PhD, MBA, of the National Kaohsiung Normal University in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and colleagues at the Special Pathogens Laboratory in Pittsburgh, Pa., assert that the efficacy of any disinfection measures should be validated in a stepwise fashion from laboratory assessment to a controlled multiple-hospital evaluation over a prolonged period of time.
In their review, Yusen, et al. evaluate systemic disinfection methods (copper-silver ionization, chlorine dioxide, monochloramine, ultraviolet light, and hyperchlorination), a focal disinfection method (point-of-use filtration), and short-term disinfection methods in outbreak situations (superheat-and-flush with or without hyperchlorination). The researchers say that the hospital's infection prevention and control professional should take the lead in selection of the disinfection system and the vendor.
The researchers conclude that routine performance of surveillance cultures of drinking water to detect Legionella and monitoring of disinfectant concentrations are necessary to ensure long-term efficacy of preventive measures.
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Yesterday, the Catalan government has overwelmingly voted for independence from Spain and to establish an independent republic. 70 were in favour, 10 were against, and 2 votes were blank. Unfortunately, it was rejected by the central governments of Spain and many other countries. Nonetheless, the Catalan case may inspire the other independence movements in Europe.
In this post I’d like to provide a philosophical case for the ethical right of secession based on a libertarian perspective of self-ownership. My argument is exclusively theoretical, although a discussion on how secession could be achieved practically would be interesting as well. I may save that for a post in the future.
Below, you can find a map of other places in Europe with strong secessionist movements:
Structure of my argument
My argument is deductive and runs as follows:
- People have the right of self-ownership in accordance with the non-aggression principle, and based on the natural rights philosophy put forward by the political philosopher Murray Rothbard;
- If people have the right of self-ownership, they also have the right of voluntary association, voluntary formation of communities, and the right to choose their own leaders;
- Sometimes the state that the individual belongs to, violates the rights of the individual to the extent that the individual does not feel associated with it anymore;
- Under such circumstances the individual may perceive the state as an unacceptable aggressor, and he is justified to revolt by separating himself from the state. He can form communal associations to secede as a new political unit;
- There is no limit to secession. Provinces have the right to secede from a state, a district from the province, a town from the district, a neighbourhood from the town, a household from the neighbourhood, and an individual from the household.
The right of self-ownership and property rights
In For a New Liberty (1973), Murray Rothbard deduces natural law from the essential nature of human beings. He writes that it is in man’s nature to use his mind in order to select values, ends and the means to attain these ends so that he can “act purposively to maintain himself and advance his life”. He furthermore contends that it is absolutely “antihuman” to interfere violently with a man’s “learning and choices” as “it violates the natural law of man’s needs”. Therefore, man’s nature should be protected through his right of self-ownership. This right asserts that man has the absolute right to “own” his body and “to control that body free of coercive interferences”. This right includes the practice of such essential activities as thinking, learning, valuing, and choosing ends and means without any coercion, since such activities are necessary for the enhancement of man’s life.
From this natural right follows the right to do anything with one’s body, including the right to form free associations and communities, and the right not to be violated in one’s self-ownership. Thus, one has the right to associate oneself with the leader of one’s choice, but not the right to impose a leader unto someone else. Likewise, people should be free to join and to leave communities voluntarily.
In addition to the right of free association, people also have property rights. Rothbardian property rights are directly derived from self-ownership rights, and are based on the Lockean homesteading theory. It states that since man owns his person, he owns his labour, and therefore he also owns the fruits thereof. John Locke (1689) has put homesteading theory in the following way:
… every man has a property in his own person. … The labour of his body and the work of his hands, we may say, are properly his. Whatsoever, then, he removes out of the state of nature hath provided and left it in, he hath mixed his labour with it, and joined it to something that is his own, and thereby makes it his property.
Given that man has the right of self-ownership, and that he must employ natural objects for his survival, then the sculptor has the right to own the product he has made through the mixing of his labour. In other words, by producing something with one’s energy through the utilization of unowned nature, one has, as Rothbard calls it, “placed the stamp of his person upon the raw material”. One therefore rightfully owns the product. Any violation of self-ownership and property rights should hence be regarded as an act of aggression.
The state is nonetheless a social institution that has historically interfered most often with people’s self-ownership and property rights. Max Weber has recognized it as an institution with a territorial monopoly of compulsion in his essay ‘Politics as a Vocation’ (1919). Hoppe, in Democracy – the God that failed (2001), asserts that every government will use this monopoly to exploit its citizens in order to increase its wealth and income.
“Hence every government should be expected to have an inherent tendency toward growth”. (Hoppe)
State exploitation happens in the form of expropriation, taxation, and regulation of private property owners. A state at best respects the rights of individual sovereignty and private property, but because its functioning is dependent on the expropriation of its citizens’ wealth there is a natural conflict between the state and its citizens. According to Franz Oppenheimer (1908), the state can impossibly finance itself without its productive citizens. It can only take that what has already been produced, and therefore it can only exist as a result of the “economic means”. However, this confiscation often involves state violence and aggression as nearly no one is willing to give up on his property voluntarily.
Under such circumstances, it is understandable that conflicts may arise between citizens and the state; sometimes resulting in citizens’ feelings of dissociation from their governments.
Frédérik Bastiat maintains in The Law (1850) that if everyone has the right to “his person, his liberty, and his property”, then
“a number of men have the right to combine together to extend, to organize a common force to provide regularly for this defense.”
Following Bastiat’s reasoning, I believe that citizens who feel dissociated can then revolt and opt for secession as a form of self-defense against state aggression on their self-ownership and property. Any state that does not recognize its citizens’ rights of secession does not sufficiently recognize the sovereignty of its people. Secession is a powerful means of political action to show the people’s discontent with their leaders. If secession would be impermissible, then the people who want to disassociate themselves from the state have the following three options:
(1) continue living under the oppressive state rule;
or (2) revolt against the state;
or (3) emigrate to another state.
By doing (1), the people continue living under perpetual state aggression, and their sovereignty is continually violated.
If the people choose option (2), then there will be severe and costly consequences which can involve war and destruction of private property. In addition, there are also no guarantees that the revolt against the state will be successful. For these two reasons, this option seems to most secessionists to be the least preferable of the three.
The people can alternatively choose (3) and emigrate to another state. This alternative is often used as an argument against secession under the presumption that those who are unhappy within one particular state, should simply emigrate. However, the cost of emigration can be so significantly high that it is unfeasible. One has for example the costs of finding information on the procedure of emigration, becoming accepted by the other state, finding a new workplace etc… The state can also exert barriers of emigration through tedious bureaucratic processes and passport controls, which makes emigration even more unattractive.
Who are morally justified to secede?
Following man’s right of free association, the answer should be: anyone, as long as it happens on a voluntary basis. Even though most secessionist movements are built on a common ethnicity or common cultural heritage, such precepts are not necessary to justify secession. Moreover, secessionists should not be prescribed any form of social organization as they should be free to choose their own form of government. This means that a multitude of social organizations are possible, including those that are currently non-existent. By being epistemologically modest of what governmental form is best, communities are allowed to experiment and find their own form of government. This will eventually add to our understanding of human social organizations.
Lastly, it is important to note that if secession is ethical, ultimately based on the principle of self-ownership, then it follows that the individual has the right to secede as well.
This right cannot be exclusively granted to groups, because only individuals can have ownership of their own bodies. Self-ownership cannot be shared, just like the mind cannot be shared. The mind is an attribute, inherent only to individuals, and collectives only derive their rights from the rights of their individual members. Therefore the right of self-ownership must necessarily imply the right to practice unlimited secession.
As Rothbard would assert, provinces should have the right to secede from a state, a district from the province, a town from the district, a neighbourhood from the town, a household from the neighbourhood, and an individual from the household. This logical consequence is anarchism.
In setting forward a natural rights defense of self-ownership, I have concluded that individuals have the right to free association and property rights. Unfortunately, states sometimes violate these rights to the extent that its people do not want to be associated with their state anymore. Under such circumstances they retain the right to secede. Secession should however not only be limited to communities. Single individuals also bear the right to secede, since only individuals can possess self-ownership, and since groups can only derive their rights from its individual members. | <urn:uuid:9985fbbc-ee4b-4123-80dc-8b8f08513f13> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://notesonliberty.com/tag/independence-movement/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.972703 | 2,116 | 2.8125 | 3 |
What Kind Of Paint Can You Use on Composite Decking
Paints You Can Use on Composite Decking
Marketed as resistant to fade and “no need to paint”, composite decking is one of the most preferred decking options. All types of decking fade, including composites, despite what you may read, hear and think. It may not be as fast as wood, but it will lose colour due to many factors over time. One of the most common causes of fading is prolonged exposure to UV rays and heat.
Whether due to old age or prolonged sun exposure, your deck fades, and you may want to recolour it. One option for doing so is using paint. But before making changes to your deck, you may want to know what kind of paint you can use.
Kinds of Paint to Use
Yes, not all kinds of paint are suitable for painting composite decking. You will need to use the right type for many reasons. The main concern is using the wrong type of paint is that it may rub off easily, which means you’ll only waste money on paint. So the question is, what kind of paint can you use?
The best type of paint to use for composite decking is high-quality latex paint. To have that shiny and sheen look, you may want to get a semi-gloss or satin finish paint. However, it’s best to remember to ask your manufacturer about what kind of paint you can use. They may give you a recommendation. It’s also important to note that painting a deck sometimes voids the warranty, depending on the manufacturer.
Aside from the type of paint that you’ll be using, there are other things to remember when painting composite decking. What are those things?
Prepping the Deck for Painting
Even if you have the right type of paint for composite decking without properly prepping the deck, it may not work well. So how do you prepare your patio for painting? Here are the steps to do it.
- Clean the deck – Before painting, you should clean your deck thoroughly. Remove all furniture and decorations and cover your plants. Then proceed to clean your deck. You can use a homemade mixture of soap and water. You can also use commercial cleaning products like Trisodium Phosphate cleaner. As always, check with your manufacturer on which type of cleaning materials you can use. Use a low-pressure power washer or brush to remove dirt and grime. Rinse with water.
- Sand The Deck – Next, you want to sand your patio with 220 to 240 grit sandpaper. It would help if you did this to remove the gloss and smooth out the deck’s surface. However, you want to do this gently as you don’t want to damage the deck. Remove the sanding dust with a brush or broom, then rinse off with water and leave to dry.
- Prime The Deck – Next is the most crucial part. Before applying the paint, you have to prime the decking to allow the paint to stick and increase the paint’s durability. For this, use an acrylic latex-based primer. Let it dry for two hours, or according to the product instructions.
After these steps, you are now ready to paint your deck. When painting, make sure to go along the length of the boards. For best results, apply a second coating after the first one dries.
Why Use Paint to Recolour Your Deck
Painting is only one way to recolour your deck to any colour you want; another way is by staining the patio. While paints are generally more expensive than stains, there are many advantages to using them. Paints can last longer than stains. It may take as long as ten years before you need to repaint a deck, whereas stains need to be re-applied in one to eight years. Paint also offers more protection from UV and moisture. Paints are also easier to maintain than stains. They also offer more variety of colours than stains. So if you like a long-lasting, unique, and easy-to-clean deck, painting is an excellent choice for you. | <urn:uuid:ab7d42d2-852a-4f70-9171-e7052d909d08> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ultradecking.co.uk/paint-used-on-composite-decking/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.952218 | 864 | 1.632813 | 2 |
In an effort to improve equality between women and men in the workplace the government is requiring all organisations with 250 or more ‘relevant’ employees to publish annual details of their gender pay gap.
The snapshot report will examine the mean and median gender pay gap in annual salary and bonuses and which gender receives those bonuses.
Pay inequality appears to be a relatively simple area to resolve on the surface, but the evidence says otherwise. The World Economic forum believes that it could take 170 years to eradicate disparity of pay and employment opportunities for women and men unless drastic action is taken.
Here in the UK the gap has actually widened in the past 4 years, regressing to levels experienced during the height of the financial crisis in 2008. In the past 11 years the gap has closed by only four percentage points. By requesting the publication of this information the government hopes to bring this topic into the light and open it to scrutiny and resolution.
Yet it would be wrong to argue that pay is the only gendered workplace issue. Health and Safety is another area where there is a clear and growing gap between women and men.
The argument for gender targeted health and safety advice is growing in evidence-based support. ‘Women’s work’ is traditionally under assessed and often assumed to be safer than ‘men’s work’. Not only does this mean that risks are not necessarily properly managed, it means that in too many cases, there’s no understanding or recognition of their existence.
Even seemingly benign workplace aspects such as clothing (high heels for example), environmental stresses (sitting for long periods) and work-life balance problems (child or elder care responsibilities) can disproportionally affect women.
In response to these growing concerns, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), last August, launched a toolkit targeted at managing health and safety issues specific to women.
The STUC sites workplace risks such as lifting and twisting, exposure to chemicals, stress, long working hours etc, which can all affect women more seriously than men because of physical differences and external pressures.
The STUC have provided guidance information covering areas such as:
- domestic violence
- sexual harassment
- pregnant workers and new mothers
- stress & mental health
- the menopause and
The, often, ‘domestic’ nature of women’s jobs, for example cleaning or caring, warn the STUC, can be repetitive and result in ‘doubling up’ of exposure to chemicals, heavy lifting or certain physical actions.
Generalised discrimination against women can heighten the risk of safety hazards, night shifts can be more threatening, lack of understanding around menopause can create undue pressure and domestic violence can create added mental and physical strains.
Another area where the requirements of women can often be overlooked is musculoskeletal risk. The focus is generally on heavy lifting, dangerous and physical jobs usually carried out by men. Women, however, can be required to carry out repetitive tasks with fewer breaks, although on the surface these activities appear safer they can in fact lead to serious issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic motor disorders if not properly managed.
When women are working in traditionally male workplaces another set of factors need to be considered. For example the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( HYPERLINK “https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/99-140” NIOSH) in the US looked at Providing Safety and Health Protection for a Diverse Construction Workforce.
They found that women faced specific practical issues such as inadequatate health and safety training, incorrectly sized protective clothing, inappropriate tool design and insufficient toilet facilities. Additionally, there were the more obvious issues such as hostile workplace cultures, sexual harassment and a lack of respected reporting systems for these issues, without fear for job security.
Organisations also need to be mindful of the pressures placed on women outside of the workplace. Working women are still generally the primary carer for children or elderly relatives, the latter being a growing concern.
According to Business in the Community (BITC) 38% of employed women have dependent children (aged 18 and under) and 43.6% of mothers (with dependent children) in employment, work full-time, while 1 in 5 women aged 45-59 is a carer.
This has significant implications for shift work, long hours and general health and wellbeing, as for many of these women, the end of the working day is the beginning of the caring role.
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Arthritis is associated with pain, stiffness, swelling, joint inflammation, wear and tear of joints, and muscular strains. There are many existing pharmaceuticals such as NSAIDs and steroids, that are prescribed to treat symptoms such as pain and inflammation caused by arthritis. However, as physical therapists, we try to find alternative ways to improve joint pain with joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilizations, as well as prescribing cardiovascular exercise, muscle strengthening, etc to avoid the potential side effects that these pharmaceuticals may cause.
Something I’ve been personally interested in lately is the use of turmeric in addressing joint pain, inflammation, muscle soreness, and more. Tumeric is a bright yellow colored powder ground from the root of the turmeric plant. It has been claimed to reduce pain, inflammation, and improve digestion and has been used for well over 100 years in China and India for the treatment of all symptoms listed above.
The current research is as follows:
1. "Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials” published in the Journal of Medicinal Food in 2016 by J. Daily, M. Yang, S. Park.
-Subjects included middle aged to elderly men and women suffering from knee osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis with pain rated at or above 5/10.
-Each subject added turmeric extract to their daily routine for 8-12 weeks.
-Subjects found significant pain relief caused by their osteoarthris and rheumatoid arthritis.
2. According to Arthritis.org (https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/natural/supplements-herbs/guide/turmeric.php), multiple studies have been found to support the use of turmeric supplements in the treatment of joint pain. A 2006 study found that turmeric supplements helped PREVENT joint inflammation and a 2010 clinical trial found that turmeric provided significant and long term pain relief in 100 patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Lastly, a small study completed in 2012 found that turmeric was MORE effective in reduced joint pain and swelling in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis than the use of an NSAID.
I’ll be incorporating turmeric into my daily diet starting next week and will update you with how I feel! If you’re experiencing joint pain, muscle soreness, or inflammation, come on in! We can help eliminate your pain with manual therapy and skilled exercise prescription and get you back to the life you love!
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How do you raise a genius? At age 11, Taylor Wilson told his parents that he wanted to build a nuclear reactor in the family garage. His parents never guessed he would do it, but three years later Taylor made history as the youngest person ever to build a fusion reactor. Since then he’s continued to amaze everyone around him with inventions like a cheaper way to make medical isotopes to treat cancer, and a better way to detect dirty bombs. Rock Center’s Harry Smith hikes in the mountains of Western Nevada with this boy wonder to learn what makes Taylor Wilson tick. | <urn:uuid:88b1fafd-171e-49de-be25-6ab431de78c1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/19-year-old-hopes-to-revolutionize-nuclear-power/60182 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.974361 | 119 | 2.4375 | 2 |
Weather and turbidity flows
August 3, 2013
Over the last week, we’ve had incredibly calm (foggy, but calm) weather. This weekend however, the winds at Eel Canyon were hovering around and above 30 knots. As a general rule the crew and pilots avoid operating the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Doc Ricketts when winds are above 25 knots because the high winds make deployment and recovery much more difficult.
Eel Canyon is north of Cape Mendocino. On Saturday, the swell was heading south along the coast, so we went south in the lee of the cape to find better weather. There are at least 10 canyons along the California coast between Monterey Bay and Eel Canyon. For marine geologists like Charlie Paull and his team, this gives them lots of options should the weather in one area cause them to have to find another place to work.
On Saturday morning, we were able to find favorable weather to work at the head of Mendocino Canyon. This was a rare occasion when the team worked in an area without a detailed bathymetric map. The goal was to transect and collect cores across the canyon head, but it was somewhat difficult to figure out exactly where we landed. While feeling our way around this canyon head by following depth profiles, we experienced something that Charlie has been studying for years—a turbidity current. A turbidity current is a sediment-laden, rapidly moving current moving down slope. It can be caused by slumping events (underwater avalanches) in canyons that may be triggered by an overload of sediment that finally gives way, or by earthquakes. Storm surge in rivers can also result in turbidity currents because riverine water with high sediment load can become more dense than seawater, pushing the water down canyon.
As we worked around the head of Mendocino Canyon, we found ourselves surrounded by sediment, high currents, and warmer water. To quote ROV pilot Mark Talkovic, “It was like flying the ROV in a tornado!” The ROV moved 150 meters away from where it started and Mark could do little to stop that from happening because the currents were so strong. As we monitored the conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) data, we saw that the water had gotten warmer and fresher. We had experienced a turbidity current firsthand, something that Charlie has been deploying instruments in Monterey Canyon to monitor for years. I don’t think he ever thought he’d be in the right place and the right time to measure one directly with the ROV. We are not sure what caused the event, but knowing the exact timing of an event is a rare opportunity. Normally, Charlie and his team date layers from cores to try to estimate when the layers formed, but these dates can only be estimated within decades, certainly not to the day. Considering that it is impossible to predict when turbidity events will occur, we’re feeling pretty lucky that we witnessed it!
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CASTE-BASED RESERVATION IN INDIA: MEANS TO POLITICAL ENDS OR UPLIFTING THE UNDERPRIVILEGED
By Alisha Verma
Since the enforcement of the Constitution of India reservation has been an integral part of it. The intent of the constituent assembly was clear by the introduction of the scheme with a ten-year clause in it. It was added initially to uplift the less privileged class of society and now it has become a means to political advantage of parties. The people belonging to reserved class even let themselves used by the parties. It is manifest by the fact that after sixty-two years of the Constitution of India the reservation still exists in the Indian society not only this but also increasing with each passing year. It has been observed in last two decades that many casts have secured reservation for themselves, and the list of casts in the category is expanding day by day. Nationwide protest by Jaat and Gurjars of Rajasthan is known to everyone. The present paper is an analysis of the present format of the policy and how it has not been able to fulfil the purpose it was introduced for.
Constitution of India, Casts, Political advantage, Upliftment, Reservation.
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You’ve heard about a career in the building trades and know that it’s an exceptional choice, offering great pay, incredible benefits, and almost limitless opportunities. You’re sold (and why wouldn’t you be?).
There’s nothing more satisfying than a job well done. But what might be even more satisfying is the day off after you finish a hard week’s work. All work and no play is no way to live. We don’t get up and go to work every day for the sake of working, we get up to make a living. A living for ourselves and for our families. And not just a living, a good living.
What is a good living? When summer rolls around, we want time off to go on vacations with our family and friends. We want a nice car or truck that gets us to work and then gets us out on the weekends. We want to play video games with our friends, go fishing, go water skiing, or have the family over for a holiday barbecue. The American dream looks different for everybody, but one thing is the same - PlayStations, fishing rods, water skis, and gas grills aren’t cheap. And time off to enjoy them isn’t always easy to get. Coming up on the 4th of July, it’s important to think about what independence really means.
Independence is the freedom to make what you want of your life, and that takes time and money. For decades, the construction trades have ensured that our workers have those freedoms. The building trades focus on what matters most - giving our craftspeople the kind of life they deserve after a hard day’s work. The world seems to squeeze harder and harder each year, but a tradesperson has great wages, vacation time, pension, and benefits. In the building trades, we don’t make do; we make a living.
Join us! The construction trades have room for every worker in America. Start making more money today without taking out a mountain of student loans that will weigh you down for decades. We’ll teach you what you need to know to start your new career and pay you while you learn. Come enjoy a fulfilling career and the independence that the American dream is built on in the building trades.
Happy Independence Day!
There are a myriad of misconceptions and myths about work in the construction trades: that it’s grueling work, it’s dangerous, and, maybe the most common misconception, that it doesn’t pay well.
But the truth is the building trades don’t just offer good pay, they offer great pay. Did you know that some tradespeople earn high five-figure salaries, and can even make north of six figures as they progress in their career? The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook shows some impressive numbers for 2021 median pay in the trades:
There’s no doubt about it: lineworkers have one of the most important jobs in our country. They keep our lights on, quite literally. Lineworkers are responsible for setting up, maintaining, and repairing the power lines that bring electricity from the powerplant to our homes, businesses, and communities.
After a major storm, natural disaster, or other emergency, lineworkers are often some of the first on the scene, bravely facing the elements and risky situations to repair power lines and restore power. In between major events, lineworkers are always hard at work, delivering power to new developments and areas, and making sure our power lines are safe and secure.
It’s a big job, and with great power (pun intended) comes great responsibility: the responsibility to keep our nation up and running.
Everybody loves a good comeback story, and skilled tradespeople are about to have their moment, or perhaps decade, in the sun. If you’ve ever considered pursuing a career in the building trades, NOW is the time!
Construction is booming. 2022 and 2023 are poised to be big years in construction, and, thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed in November of 2021, the demand for men and women in the skilled workforce has never been greater.
The IIJA bill contains an estimated $550 billion in new spending that will be used to improve U.S. roads, bridges, and water systems, and includes funding for projects in public transportation and broadband. Who will be needed to do the majority of that work? You guessed it: skilled tradespeople. President Biden was quoted as saying that the bill will create millions of union jobs all across the country. Plus, new IIJA work aside, the American Institutes of Architects’ Consensus Construction Forecast predicts non-residential construction in the United States will grow 4.6% in 2022, and Oxford Economics and ConstructConnect predict a 9% growth in the residential sector. Those are staggering numbers!
For the women and men who have pursued or are pursuing a career in the building trades, the opportunities are bountiful and almost limitless in the years and decade(s) to come. With boomers retiring from the skilled labor workforce and many younger generations choosing 4-year degrees over trade school in hopes of “more opportunity,” the pool of skilled labor is shrinking, while the need is great and only growing. In the current market, skilled tradespeople are already reaping all the benefits that come with high demand for their unique skills - job security, rich benefits, rising pay, and endless opportunity - and we’ve only scratched the surface of the level of demand to come.
What’s more, tradesmen and tradeswomen will be doing some of the most meaningful, rewarding, and exciting work in the years to come. They will be, quite literally, building a better America with their hands. Talk about work you can hang your hat on and be proud of!
If you’ve been considering a career in the building trades, what are you waiting for? The time is now, and the future is brighter than ever before!
We’d love to have you join us. Learn how to get started with a rich and rewarding career in the building trades today.
A new year, a fresh start. Around this time of year, you likely spend some time reflecting on the past year - how you spent it, how you wish you had spent it - and thinking about what you want the year ahead to be like. What are your goals, dreams, and aspirations? What will you change? What will you keep the same?
While the most common new year’s resolutions revolve around health and fitness - eating healthier, exercising more, etc. - 21% of people listed pursuing a career ambition as one of their top resolutions last year, and for good reason. We spend roughly 90,000 hours, which equates to ⅓ of our lifetime, at work. That’s a lot of time! And yet, in a recent survey, 50% of respondents said they disliked their jobs, citing reasons like unfair pay, underappreciation, being overworked, and no opportunity for advancement.
As you’re reflecting on the past year and your career, does this sound like you? Are you unhappy where you are, and ready to make a change? Are you ready to pursue a new career that is rewarding, fulfilling, and never boring? One that you actually love? Consider joining the thousands of men and women who are pursuing a career in the building trades as electricians, sheet metal workers, plumbers, roofers, glaziers, painters, and more!
Year after year, those in the skilled trades report higher job satisfaction than other professions. Why? The building trades offer:
Veterans are some of the most dedicated, disciplined, hardworking members of our society. Yet, many veterans struggle when it comes to assimilating to civilian life. One of their greatest worries is being able to find a well-paying, stable career where their unique and valuable experience, skills, and talents can not only be used, but honored and celebrated.
It’s no wonder so many veterans have found great success when transitioning to a career in the building trades. The skills that military service members and veterans are known and revered for, such as their problem-solving ability, strong work ethic, leadership, self-confidence, and handiness, are the same skills and attributes that make a truly great tradesperson. It’s a natural match. Also, the trades offer great pay, work-life balance, job security and stability, and have some of the highest satisfaction rates.
What’s more, the building trades also have a reverence for veterans that few other industries have. For decades, the building trades have been committed to providing quality career opportunities for veterans and helping them successfully transition back into civilian life. There are many initiatives across and between trade groups that help to ease the transition by providing ways for active military to get started in their new career, even before they’ve officially left the military. Examples of popular programs include:
As a kid, the scariest things in life were the dark and things that lived in the dark: goblins, ghouls, monsters under the bed, and ghosts. As we got older, our fear of ghosts and the dark may have faded but we are still often scared of the new or the unknown.
If you’ve ever considered a major career shift, you know this type of fear well - the fear that comes with not knowing what lies ahead and feeling unprepared. Will it be worth it? What if I fail? What if I’m not qualified or don’t have the training for the job I’d love to have? Is it worth it to start over, when I’ve already invested time and energy in my current career? What If I’m not good at it? And on the other hand, what if you don’t make a change? If you stay in your current career, will that lead to a life of regret? Will you be unhappy and unfulfilled day in and day out? These are big and hard questions. No wonder it feels scary!
But it doesn’t have to be. By entering an apprenticeship to begin a rewarding career in the building trades, most, if not all, of the what-ifs are covered for you:
What if we told you that you could create for a living and make good money while doing it? You’d probably be skeptical, and we wouldn’t blame you. But a creative career that pays well, with amazing benefits no less, is possible through a career in the building trades.
“Artist” isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you think of someone who is working on a construction site. Chances are you think of someone with physical toughness, and not a well-trained and delicate hand like that of an artist or artisan.
But now consider what you think of when you hear about someone who is an artist, artisan, or creative. You think of someone who has a talent for making something out of nothing. Someone who is extremely and specially skilled, likely works with their hands, and creates things that are new and original. They have unique talents, and a honed craft. Many of the building trades, such as carpenters, metalworkers, bricklayers, painters, electrical workers, are all known for the very same things, and require the same creative skills to master their craft.
In the building trades, workers get to create all day long, using their hands to build tangible and beautiful objects and systems. There’s true artistry in every facet of their jobs, and at the end of each day they get to stand back with pride and marvel at their masterpieces. Whether it’s a field of solar panels, an architectural sheet metal roof on a museum, the decorative painting on the side of a building, or the metalwork that holds up a skyscraper, the men and women who work construction are building things that are beautiful and lasting.
The pay and benefits for this work are great, too! Not only do tradesmen and women have careers that are fulfilling and rewarding, they earn good wages, and have access to great benefits like health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, unemployment insurance, job security, a pension, and so much more! And as a bonus, the hours are consistent, providing a great work-life balance that allows time for continuing to create outside of work, too.
If you have a creative mind, love working with your hands, but are struggling to find a career that can feed your passions while paying the bills, we encourage you to explore the building trades. Learn more about the trades and how to get started with an apprenticeship today!
Back to school. For many, that means the start of another year of long hours in classes and lectures, writing papers, doing projects, studying, and working towards a future career. There’s a ton of merit to higher education and working hard towards a long term goal, but for many, slogging through years of coursework just to graduate with debt, no real-world experience, and only a prayer of finding a job isn’t an exciting or viable option. | <urn:uuid:4320af51-c3ca-4fd4-8d76-6112833cb4e9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.constructyourfuture.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.960569 | 2,760 | 1.851563 | 2 |
DMH Well being and Wellness is a venture of Decatur Memorial Hospital, designed to enhance the health and fitness of our neighborhood and DMH employees. Not solely can exercise help a person keep an ideal weight, but it also helps alleviate – or even stave off – bodily and psychological health problems, like hypertension and stress. Salt Ayre boasts all kinds of fitness classes, appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Canada’s new food guide , released in January 2019, is a mobile-pleasant net utility that gives Canadians with easier access to dietary steerage.
Get your profession in health and fitness moving with the ACE Well being Coach Career Information. Join this seminar on Wednesday 36th June 2019 to hear about Setting Canterbury’s Cleaner Residence Heating Programme for households, and knowledge on local air high quality. Palm oil and coconut oil include excessive levels of saturated fat which can increase your threat of coronary heart illness.
It doesn’t assist that many web sites and commercials, particularly those belonging to corporations that sell weight-reduction plan medication or different weight-loss products, promote misinformation about losing a few pounds. Naturally candy vegetables—such as carrots, beets, candy potatoes, yams, onions, bell peppers, and squash—add sweetness to your meals and cut back your cravings for added sugar.
For example, on the subject of individuals disabled by mental illness , well being care providers need to be aware of and respond to the total array of medical, physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual issues associated with—and separate from—a person’s mental disorder They should recognize that psychological diseases, as other disabling conditions, need to be handled within the larger context of the individual, including the range of different health care wants which may require medical consideration ( U.S. Department of Well being and Human Services, 2000 ; U.S. Division of Health and Human Services 2003 ).
Consuming properly does not imply you should be a well being meals freak – a great weight-reduction plan allows for your favourite junk meals occasionally. You might say, “That is scrumptious, however I’m full, so I will stop consuming.” Similarly, parents who are at all times dieting or complaining about their bodies may foster these same unfavorable emotions in their youngsters. | <urn:uuid:a68c15a3-a891-4a75-89ad-63eb0710675c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://baenscriptions.com/healthy-body.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.946307 | 489 | 2.078125 | 2 |
A long-term clinical trial showed significant results when it comes to an experimental drug manufactured by Eli Lilly to be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. And researchers hope that more good news is on the way on this front.
Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at the results of this promising clinical trial.
A Potential Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Research
Not only is there no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there’s also no real reliable course of treatment for the fatal disease. But drug company Eli Lilly announced the results of a study that found the drug, called donanemab, had slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s by 32% compared to a placebo.
The study followed 257 people over a 76-week period; 131 people took the drug, while 126 were given a placebo.
So over an 18-month period, those taking the drug had a six-month slower progression. It may not sound like much, but for a disease that doesn’t have much in the way of treatments, it’s encouraging news for doctors and families of those suffering.
“That’s six more months of better cognition, better memories, better enjoyable times with your family,” Maria Carillo, chief science officer of the Alzheimer’s Association, said in a press release.
How Does the Drug Work?
Eli Lilly said the drug works by targeting a hard plaque made by the protein in the brain that it’s believed Alzheimer’s develops from.
Researchers say there are several other drugs either in development or going through clinical trials that are hopeful to, in combination with donanemab, change the way doctors look at and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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What Are the Department of Labor Guidelines for Religious Expression in Private Work Areas?
In the private work area (an area not regularly open to the public), the DOL allows religious expression to the same extent that non-religious private expression is allowed. Supervisors are allowed to limit religious expression if it interferes with the agency’s ability to do its work properly. However the restriction is not to be of the content or viewpoints of the religious expression. For example the supervisor may ban posters in general, regardless of content, but may not specifically ban or endorse the hanging of religious/anti-religious posters.
What Are the Department of Labor Guidelines for Religious Expression in Official Communications?
Departments and agencies have the right to determine what is appropriate in their official correspondence, this includes email messages. Supervisors may limit correspondence strictly to the business matter being discussed and bar the inclusion of extraneous information religious or otherwise.
What Are the Department of Labor Guidelines for Religious Expression at Office Parties?
Typically many agencies organize end-of-year festivities in December during work hours. Many of these gatherings include decorations like Christmas trees and lights which have been deemed secular symbols by the Supreme Court. However the DOL recognizes the diversity of their employees and encourages supervisors to plan end-of-year functions in an inclusive spirit.
What Are the Department of Labor Guidelines for Religious Expression with Regard to Co-workers?
Religious expression and conversation is permissible in the same way that employees express themselves about non-religious issues. General discussion of religious views in cafeterias and hallways is permitted, as is clothing displaying religious messages.
However if the religious expression is directed at a co-worker and the co-worker asks that it stop, then the employee must refrain from such expression. If the unwelcome behavior continues it may be taken as unlawful religious harassment.
What are the Department of Labor Guidelines for religious expression in public work areas?
In areas accessible to the public it is important that there is no impression that the government itself is endorsing or sponsoring a religion or for that matter prohibiting religion. Favoring or disfavoring a particular religion is also not allowed. However personal religious expression is still allowed in public workplaces if it is clear that it is that of an employee acting in a personal capacity and not on behalf of the government. Employees may wear religious jewelry as long as there is no existing ban on jewelry for safety reasons. Specifically religious art or literature is not to be favored or disfavored in a public work area. | <urn:uuid:5338fef1-1cde-427b-bcae-01a6bfa1d041> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.redbanklegal.com/question-type/employment-discrimination-attorney/religious-discrimination/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.947083 | 515 | 1.703125 | 2 |
An MRI scan is a noninvasive, safe way for healthcare professionals to examine a patient's organs, tissues, and skeletal system. MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, is diagnostic technology that uses a powerful magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed, 3D images of the organs and tissues of the body that can be viewed from many different angles. The magnetic field temporarily realigns water molecules in the body. Radio waves cause these realigned atoms to produce signals, which are used to create the cross-sectional MRI images. MRI is often the standard of care for examining areas of the body including:
Types of MRI Scanners
One type of MRI scanner is a large tube called a “bore.” This opening is commonly two feet in diameter. When a patient is placed inside the bore, they are inserted with the MRI’s sliding table. A common question asked is if someone will go inside the MRI head or feet first. The answer will depend upon the type of MRI being performed. The area of the patient’s body that is being scanned needs to be at Iso-center, a scientific term that can be summarized in layman’s terms meaning to be in the center of the magnet. If a patient is having an MRI of the brain, the patient will go in head first. If it is an MRI of the ankle, they will go in feet first.
Because of the duration of a typical study (often up to 90 minutes), and the closed environment, some patients who are inserted head first may experience a bout of claustrophobia. For larger bariatric patients, their physical size may not fit comfortably within the bore.
Fortunately, Capitol Imaging Services offers MRI scanners that do not have a bore. Instead, these magnets are designed as an “open” MRI and are available to accommodate these patients. Once a patient is placed correctly inside the open MRI, they have a wide ranging view of the exam room, creating a more comfortable, relaxed imaging environment.
Are MRI Scans Safe?
An estimated 150 million patients have had MRI examinations. Every year, approximately 10 million patients undergo MRI procedures. MRI has been shown to be extremely safe as long as proper safety precautions are taken. In general, the MRI procedure produces no pain and causes no known short-term or long-term tissue damage of any kind.
The powerful magnetic field of the scanner can attract certain metallic objects known as “ferromagnetic” objects, causing them to move suddenly and with great force towards the center of the MR system. This may pose a risk to the patient or anyone in the way of the object. Therefore, great care is taken to prevent ferromagnetic objects from entering the MR system room. It is vital that you remove metallic objects in advance of an MRI exam, including watches, jewelry, and items of clothing that have metallic threads or fasteners.
Not everyone can undergo an MRI
MRI facilities have screening procedures that, when carefully followed, will ensure that the MRI technologist and radiologist knows about the presence of metallic implants and materials so that special precautions can be taken (see below). In some unusual cases the examination may be canceled because of concern related to a particular implant or device.
In some unusual cases the examination may be canceled because of concern related to a particular implant or device. An MRI may be determined to be inappropriate if the patient has a ferromagnetic aneurysm clip because of the risk of dislodging the clip from the blood vessel. Also, the magnetic field of the scanner can damage an external hearing aid or cause a heart pacemaker to malfunction. If you have a bullet or other metallic fragment in your body there is a potential risk that it could change position, possibly causing injury.
Our centers will pre-screen each patient in order to qualify them as being eligible to safely undergo an MRI. If it is determined that an MRI is not safe for a patient, we often recommend that a Computed Tomography (CT) scan as the best diagnostic alternative.
MRI preparations and what to expect
In the majority of common MRI scans, there is no special preparation required. What is required is the removal of all metals and metallic objects such as jewelry, pins or ornaments that may be in the hair. A patient cannot wear any clothes containing metal, such as zippers or buttons. No eye makeup should be worn. Medication patches and metal dentures should also be removed.
MRI should also be used with caution in early pregnancy. MRI is generally not used in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy unless there is a strong medical need to do so. There are other methods of imaging that can be used if a woman is pregnant.
The MRI machine makes a variety of loud clicking, knocking and banging noises. In a closed MRI machine, you may have difficulty hearing. Special earphones or earplugs are provided to minimize noise levels and allow a patient to hear any instructions or questions that are being asked by the MRI technologist.
After the exam is completed, most often, you can return to your normal activities. However, if a patient is given sedation as part of the scan, they will not be allowed to drive themselves. Alternate transportation will be required.
Images acquired by the MRI will be reviewed by a Capitol Imaging Services radiologist. In some cases, a radiology subspecialist may be assigned to the scan as they have advanced training in certain medical areas such as neurology, joints, extremities and women’s health. Once reviewed, the radiologist will produce a detailed report and send the findings to the prescribing medical or healthcare provider.
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Capitol Imaging Services facilities are accredited to perform an MRI scan. This means we meet or exceed the standards set by the American College of Radiology and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for quality, patient safety, reporting and technological expertise. Your safety is our priority.
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The Committee to Protect Journalists is one of 35 press freedom groups calling on the U.N. General Assembly to appoint a Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary General for the Safety of Journalists as soon as possible. A joint letter from the groups proposes that the representative could work closely with the secretary-general to coordinate with U.N. bodies and member states to implement the U.N. Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
The U.N., through its plan of action and a flurry of resolutions since 2012, has recognized that journalists are at risk from killing, imprisonment, and impunity, but a chasm between rhetoric and action remains. The killers of journalists for instance, go free nine times out of 10, a statistic that has scarcely budged since 2012, CPJ research shows.
The letter highlights how a special representative would bring added attention to the risks faced by journalists and, by working closely with the secretary-general, would have the political weight and legitimacy to take concrete action to protect journalists and to hold U.N. agencies accountable for integrating the action plan into their work.
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The puzzle of the warming pause that stopped continues to perplex. Scientists now think the global climate hiatus never started anyway, writes Tim Radford, a founding editor of Climate News Network.
Just weeks after one group of scientists officially declared an end to the global warming pause, the so-called hiatus, another group has returned to the argument.
They argue that there never was a pause in global warming. There was instead a global misperception that warming slowed between 1998 and 2012, but only because of gaps in the data, in particular from the Arctic, the fastest-warming region of the planet.
“We recalculated the average global temperatures from 1998 to 2012 and found that the rate of global warming had continued to rise at 0.112°C per decade instead of slowing down to 0.05°C per decade as previously thought,” said Xiangdong Zhang, of the International Arctic Research Centre at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
He and colleagues report in the journal Nature Climate Change that their new estimates suggest that the Arctic had warmed by more than six times the global average during the first dozen or so years of this century.
The argument about the apparent slowdown in the rate of increase in global warming – that warming slowed but never stopped – provides a case study of science in action.
From the mid-1980s to almost the century’s end, atmospheric levels of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide continued to rise as economies expanded, energy demand increased and humans burned ever more coal, oil and natural gas. And in the course of this, global temperatures inched up, in line with the greenhouse gas ratios.
And then, after the hottest year ever, in 1998 – a year in which a natural cyclic climate phenomenon called El Niño bumped up the temperatures even more – the rate of warming seemed to slow to a dawdle, even though carbon dioxide ratios continued to increase.
Scientists don’t care for readings they cannot explain. In Asia, Europe and America, researchers went back to the calculations. Some groups blamed it on shifts in a natural cycle of oceanic warming and cooling, some on volcanic eruptions that could have subtly screened solar radiation, and some on changes in the trade winds.
Others challenged the conclusion: perhaps the so-called slowdown was a problem of perspective. Perhaps the increases in extremes of temperatureover the last decade and a half had distorted the dataset.
And even if the dip in the rate of increase of global warming was indeed real, it made no difference to the long-term predictions. So the latest study may not be the last word on the subject.
“We recalculated the average global temperatures from 1998 to 2012 and found that the rate of global warming had continued to rise at 0.112°C per decade instead of slowing down to 0.05°C per decade as previously thought”
There is now no doubt that warming has resumed at a predictable rate and each of the last three years 2014-16 has been the hottest ever recorded, with 2017 likely to be listed among the hottest three.
And the continued warming of the world would have been registered more plainly had instrumentation in the Arctic been more complete.
To recalculate, the Fairbanks team used temperature data from the University of Washington’s International Arctic Buoy programme and newly-corrected sea surface temperatures from the US government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Until the last few years, researchers had not thought changes in the Arctic – and in November 2016, Arctic temperatures were 20°C above the normal for the time of year – would be huge enough to influence average global temperatures.
“The Arctic is remote only in terms of physical distance,” Professor Zhang said. “In terms of science, it’s close to every one of us. It’s a necessary part of the equation and the answer affects us all.”
This article has been cross-posted from the Climate News Network.
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As you make your through the School location in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, you will realize the importance of knowing how to heelflip for the sixth challenge. Sadly, it has not been explained in detail in the game. However, when you got to know the control, it is not that hard to perform Heelflip in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 Plus 2.
If you want to learn how to Heelflip in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, here’s everything you need to know:
How to Heelflip in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2
You must know that the foundation of every trick to perform is the Ollie. Here’s how to do Heelflip in PS4, XboxOne and PC:
Xbox One: Hold A and release it to go airborne, when you release A, you will be flying in the air for a while. Before you hit the ground, you need to do press right on the D-Pad/Analog Stick and X at the same time while in the air.
PlayStation 4: Hold X and release it to go airborne, when you release X you will be flying in the air for a while. Before you hit the ground, press right on the D-Pad/Analog Stick and Square simultaneously while in the air.
PC: Hold and release the space bar to go airborne, press D and the left arrow key at the same time while in the air.
If you managed to perform the above-mentioned instructions correctly then you will land a Heelflip. It is to be noted that your board should not be in perpendicular to the direction you are moving or else you will end up getting zero points.
And if you really want to perform a Double Heelflip, you can do the same by pressing Square or X twice instead of just once before you hit the ground. Since the board will be rotating twice, it would be a bit harder to land this trick on the flat ground unless your timing is perfect.
If you are finding it hard to finish the ‘Heelflip the Kicker Gap’ challenge then you should know the location of Kicker Gap to perform heelflip. Fortunately, it is not much difficult to locate Kicker Gap and as you can find the same in the main courtyard.
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Richard discusses the possible causes and solutions for a frozen air conditioner; Tom fixes an end cap on a stair railing that keeps coming loose; Ross travels to Napa to tour a house that’s testing out a variety of interconnected smart home devices.
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Air filters on HVAC equipment should be changed or cleaned periodically. Replacement air filters come in many sizes and can be purchased at home centers. Reusable filters should be cleaned at least once per season, more regularly in homes with pets. Outdoor units should be cleaned with a vacuum brush attachment and kept clear of bushes and other obstructions. A professional HVAC contractor can help assess if a system may be oversized and need replacement or if the refrigerant is recharged incorrectly.
Railing parts to fit a variety of applications can be found at home centers, as can both the railing bolt with a wood thread and machine thread and the spring-style connection. Tom used Clear Gorilla Glue to hold the railing pieces together, which can be found at home centers.
Jason Johnson is the CEO of August Smart Lock, which manufactures the doorbell video cameras and smart lock system that integrates with a traditional deadbolt.
The "smart windows" used a combination of technologies to work. The motorized windows were manufactured by Loewen and were connected to IFTTT using a Z-Wave controller. IFTTT was connected to the local weather station and the Ecobee thermostats to determine indoor and outdoor temperatures and open and close the windows according to programmed parameters. Expert assistance with this project was provided by TE2 Engineering.
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Alzheimer’s: A Public Health Crisis
02/18/2021 | 26m 46s | Video has closed captioning.
Alzheimer’s disease is an under-recognized public health crisis. Not only does Alzheimer’s come with a tremendous cost to our healthcare system, it takes an emotional toll on families as they care for their loved ones, while watching them slip away. Leeza Gibbons shares her experience as a daughter and a caregiver to her mom who was diagnosed with this devastating illness.
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Fate Of Bill That Changes COVID-19 Data Lies With The Ohio Senate
The Ohio Senate is being asked to consider a bill passed along party lines in the House that requires new reporting standards for COVID19.
Republican Ohio House Rep. Diane Grendell’s bill would require the state and local health departments to change the types of coronavirus data they collect. Grendell says the way stats are being reported scares Ohioans with information she considers to be misrepresented at best.
“They’re entitled to know the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Unfortunately, this has not been the case in the last four months," Grendell says.
The DeWine administration has always said it’s been transparent with data. Democrats say some information being sought is repetitive, some violates privacy laws and says the reporting requirement is an unfunded mandate. The Ohio Senate has yet to take up the bill.
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The effectiveness of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very promising. Still, many individuals are still deciding whether to get immunized, among them, pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Julie Braga, MD, section chief, General Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, says that a pregnant or breastfeeding mother’s choice to get vaccinated should be a personal decision based on conversations with her health care provider.
“It really is about balancing the potential benefits and risks of getting the vaccine,” says Braga.
In making your decision, Braga offers the following:
- The vaccine does reduce your chance of getting COVID-19. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have proven to be highly effective in clinical trials. Those clinical trials, however, do not include pregnant woman, so there is limited data on whether the vaccine is safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women. “Based on the technology for how the vaccine was created, there is no evidence to suggest it would be dangerous for pregnant or breastfeeding women or their babies,” says Braga.
- Research shows that if you are pregnant you are more likely to have complications and require intensive care if you were to get COVID-19. These risks increase if you also have diabetes, are obese or older in age.
- Some individuals after getting the vaccine have had side effects including fatigue, muscle aches, headaches and fevers. Having a high temperature can be harmful to the fetus, so pregnant women who choose to have the vaccine and get a fever over 100.4 F should make sure they take acetaminophen.
- If you work in health care, are a frontline worker or live in a community with high rates of COVID-19, you are at a higher risk of contracting the virus.
- If you’ve had a severe allergic reaction to any other vaccine you should not be vaccinated.
- Braga recommends that women who are breastfeeding get the vaccine. “There is no reason to think that this vaccine would be dangerous while lactating,” says Braga. Women who receive the vaccine do not need to stop or pause breastfeeding after receiving the vaccine.
It is still not known how long the vaccine lasts or whether people can still spread the virus after receiving it, so anyone who receives one should continue to maintain physical distancing, practice safe hand hygiene and wear a mask.
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Rolls-Royce unveils newest test stand
Published 12:00 pm Thursday, October 17, 2013
Rolls-Royce officially opened a second outdoor jet engine test stand at John C. Stennis Space Center in Hancock County on Wednesday morning. Rolls-Royce built the first outdoor jet engine test stand at Stennis Space Center in 2007.
“Many of you remember, rewinding the clock 18 months ago, this area we are standing on was wetlands, and to see what we have here today is an absolute joy and a testament to the team that put it together,” said Anthony Woodard, general manager of the Stennis Outdoor Test Facility at a presentation Wednesday morning.
Rolls-Royce invested $50 million in the second outdoor jet engine test stand and $42 million for the first outdoor jet engine test stand, said Joel Reuter, head of communications for Rolls-Royce.
According to a Rolls-Royce press release, the new test stand is designed for specialized development engine testing and used to conduct research, development, crosswind, thrust reverse, cyclic and endurance tests on all the latest Rolls-Royce civil aerospace engines. These engines include the Trent 1000, which powers the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the Trent XWB, which powers the Airbus A350 XWB.
James Guyette, president and chief executive officer of Rolls-Royce, said the company is here for the long run and wouldn’t pour this much investment into a project, just to abandon it. He said when he joined Rolls-Royce in 1997, he never thought the company would be located in Mississippi and on a NASA site.
Guyette said by locating the jet stands in Hancock County, the county becomes “directly connected to that global economy. I think for the citizens here, that’s important.”
One of the obstacles Rolls-Royce had to overcome in the construction of the second jet engine test stand was soil condition. Guyette said when the company built the first jet stand, the soil condition was stable. At the new location, it was unstable and cost the company more money “to make it (test stand) a reality.”
Rolls-Royce also has locations in Pascagoula and Meridian. In Pascagoula, the company operates a marine propeller and water jet foundry and a defense regional field office at the Naval Air Station in Meridian, Guyette said.
Guyette said what drew Rolls-Royce to build the jet engine test stand at Stennis was the center’s ability to provide the amount of energy needed to run the engines, and the buffer zone. The buffer zone allows the company to run the engines at full power without disturbing residents.
Brent Christensen, executive director of Mississippi Development Authority, said Stennis Space Center is the site of Rolls-Royce’s first jet engine test stand to be located outside of the United Kingdom, which is where Rolls-Royce’s headquarters are located.
“Them choosing Mississippi and the reflection on our business climate is almost immeasurable,” Christensen said.
Christensen said Area Development Magazine recently ranked Mississippi number nine among the top states for doing business, number two for competitive utility cost and permit speed, and number five for overall cost of doing business.
“The aerospace industry in Mississippi is one of our fastest growing sectors, and the Gulf Coast region is home to some of the world’s most leading aerospace companies,” said Christensen.
The new jet engine test stand will create 35 new positions at Rolls-Royce’s Stennis Space Center location and the building of both testing stands required many local contractors and builders, he said.
When asked about why Rolls-Royce chose Stennis Space Center, Christensen said, “Essentially, it’s a good, solid, strong work force. It’s a work force that comes to work on time, gives an honest, good day’s work, doesn’t mind working overtime, will do what it takes… to get things done. It has a tremendous skill set that these companies are looking for. And it’s the business climate we offer. That starts in Jackson with a legislature that is attuned to the business needs and making sure business needs are met. Then all the way down to the community level, like Hancock County Board of Supervisors or Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, making sure they roll out the red carpet and are doing the things they have to do to attract businesses like this.”
Martin Flinders, the facilities engineering manager for Rolls-Royce, said the company has been trying to use as many local resources as possible. He said 60 German engineers came to Hancock County for nine months during construction and stayed at local area hotels and representatives of Rolls-Royce stayed at Bay Town Inn Bed and Breakfast while in town for the official opening of the testing stand.
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The Laboratory of My Life
Updated: Jul 16
When I was a little girl, I had a chemistry kit. It was a hand me down from my sisters who are seven and 10 years older than me. The kit contained several different chemicals, all in neat little labeled jars, and some basic equipment such as a beaker, pipet, and test tubes with a rack.
But the kit lacked an instruction book. Somewhere along the way over the years, it had become lost. So one day I decided to start experimenting with the chemicals based not on hypotheses, but purely on my intuition and most playful imagination. I had no experience working in a chemistry lab or with any of the individual chemicals, and I had no idea that mixing chemicals could be dangerous; the world was, to me, a safe and happy place.
And so with the help of an almost as mischievous as me friend, we began to experiment. And by experiment, I mean mixing chemicals together until we got a result — a small but not dangerous explosion.
You would think that I would have learned my lesson, but probably about five years later, when visiting a cousin who was my summer sister, we decided to bleach our jeans by mixing hydrogen peroxide and ammonia (obviously, it was the 1980s). My aunt arrived home as the jeans soaked in the tub and our innocent little lungs soaked up the noxious fumes. She clearly set us straight by shouting as she ran around the house opening all of the windows.
Never again have I ever mixed chemicals outside of a lab under the instruction of a professor. A professor at DeSales University to be exact, whose name I cannot remember but I recall he lived in Delaware and had a long commute every day.
Our lives are like ongoing experiments, one in which many, many resources are available. It may be a cliche, but it is true that life doesn’t come with an instruction book. We can play with these the resources — ideas, places, people, things, colors, sounds — by forming unique combinations, even when the results are unknown. While we have the benefit of being able to form hypotheses based on our life experience, we sometimes need to overlook these as our own life experience represents only a small range of human possibility. The most bold, and the most potentially transformational, hypotheses are those that integrate a piece of ourselves with something external that somehow comes into our field of consciousness.
For example, I might form a hypothesis that I am moody because I am bipolar. And I can collect a lot of evidence to support this educated guess! A whole lot, some of my friends and family might tell you. But this hypothesis could be transformed into a crutch upon which I lean when I discover evidence in my life and am too lazy and uncreative to explore other possible meanings. It can be used as an excuse for bad behavior, and that is not acceptable to me. Therefore, this hypothesis is faulty and should be eliminated from my life experiments. At least as it is written.
I could alternatively form a hypothesis that the social construct of bipolar disorder provides a lens through which a beautiful kaleidoscope of emotions swirls through my brain. It may not be a perfect representation of reality, or my interpretation thereof, but it is certainly more liberating than simply blaming my rapidly changing, complex moods on a medical condition. One which shapes them, no doubt, but not one that prohibits me from openly exploring other options.
In our life, we make hypotheses all the time without even being aware. These hypothesis limit our minds and our actions. I try to pay attention to the assumptions behind the hypotheses that I make, and eliminate those that do not promote emotional freedom and well-being. It isn’t always easy, because they are tricky little ideas that disguise themselves as protection, but I try nonetheless. | <urn:uuid:882b1c9b-928b-4a68-b0c0-0aee13a8e1df> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.jessicadreistadt.com/post/the-laboratory-of-my-life | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.973079 | 786 | 1.570313 | 2 |
SEROUS MUCOUS EXUDATION INTO THE MIDDLE EAR
Categories: Diseases of The Eye and Ear
The disease just described
is often associated with an (exudation) watery oozing of fluid into the
middle ear, but the following condition is different. Sometimes a
comparatively normal middle ear is found to contain a variable amount of
either fluid or mucus, or a fluid which represents a combination of both.
The failure of the fluid to absorb is due first to the fact that the
drainage through the eustachian tube is still ob
tructed; second, that the
absorbing process in the cavity is not acting normally.
Symptom. Sudden change from somewhat poor to good hearing and the
reverse. It is due to the changing in the position of the fluid. The
hearing may be normal when the head is thrown far backward, for the fluid
then escapes into the antrum, or when the chin is resting upon the chest.
Another symptom that is peculiar is a feeling of something moving in the
ear. This is only felt when the head is moved suddenly. Sometimes the
patient says: "I went in bathing and got some water into my ear, and I am
unable to get it out." He thinks the water went into the ear by the way of
the external ear canal. It was due to the chilling of the surface of the
body, or the water accidentally entered into the ear through the mouth, or
nose, throat, and eustachian tube, and this caused an exudation of fluid
to take place in the middle ear. Hearing gurgling sounds in the ear during
coughing, sneezing and swallowing is an important symptom. The drum on
being examined varies greatly. The simplest case is seen when fluid
contained in the cavity is small in quantity and consists of a thin serum.
The upper level of this fluid can then be seen like a hair crossing the
drum in a more or less horizontal direction. It retains its horizontal
position when the patient moves his head backward and forward.
Treatment. The fluid can be evacuated by an opening made into the drum,
but it usually accumulates again. The proper treatment is to treat the
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All Movendi International member Organisations from the Asia-Pacific region
The Asia-Pacific region is a bedrock of the global Movendi movement, with vibrant and thriving civil society organizations in the Indian subcontinent, in South-East Asia and in Australia.
In Asia, the Movendi movement is represented through 31 Member Organizations in 12 countries, including the Indian subcontinent.
The Dalgarno Institute is a growing coalition of groups, agencies and individuals, all founded on over 150 years of heritage in social and cultural impact. This community-based and community empowered lay Institute continues to build on the incredible service of past groups, organisations and unions across Australia.
The Dalgarno Institute seeks to shift the community and particularly adolescent, young adult and family attitudes about alcohol and other drugs away from the cultural expectation of participation, toward the proactive and protective option of ‘not having to’. Through Education, Advocacy and Resource processes The Dalgarno Institute seeks to relevantly engage, educate and recalibrate cultural perceptions and values through ‘Fence building’ processes including curriculum delivery, strategic partnerships and sponsorship of other proactive community based harm prevention – ‘don’t need to’ strategies.
Its mission is to assist Australian Governments, Communities, Schools, Sporting Clubs, Churches and Service Clubs to rediscover the proactive and protective options of best practice prevention models in the alcohol and other drug arena. In so doing to present society and the emerging generation in particular, with positive and viable prevention and demand reduction options around alcohol and substance use and abuse.
The Dalgarno Institute works to create
Healthier and Safer Communities
Greater concern and protections for women and children
Positive alternatives to alcohol fuelled ‘self-medicating’ activities.
Jatiya Tarun Sangha
Jatiya Tarun Sangha (JTS), the National Youth and Social Welfare Council of Bangladesh was founded October 1,1966.
It was started as a school for poor children with a library, a sewing center and First Aid center. Today the organisation has more than five million members of both sexes with branches all over Bangladesh.
Young Power in Social Action
YPSA (Young Power in Social Action) is a voluntary, nonprofit, social development organization that exists to protect and promote the interests and rights of the poor and vulnerable population with all commitment to bring about their own and society’s sustainable development.
YPSA envisions a society without poverty where everyone’s basic needs and rights are ensured.
Khmer Youth Association
Khmer Youth Association (KYA) is a humanitarian, politically independent non-governmental Cambodian youth organization founded in 1992.
KYA is committed to working with and for youth for positive social change by improving and promoting youth participation on different social issues relevant to Cambodia.
KYA strives towards an improved framework for respecting human rights, democracy, gender, health, and the empowerment of young people by the government and other stakeholders utilizing principles that encourage youth participation and recognize youth’s role and contributions.
People Center for Development and Peace
The People Center for Development and Peace (PDP-Center) is a grass-roots NGO, established in 2004.
PDP-Center works to promote freedom, transparency, the rule of law and democracy in Cambodia.
The main goal is to poverty, corruption, impunity, loss of land, trafficking of women and children, drug trafficking, and access to healthcare.
PDP-Center wants to tackle these issues and believes that an effective approach is to gather people in the affected communities with a strong commitment to finding solutions.
HRIDAY (Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth) is a Delhi based voluntary organization of health professionals, public health researchers, social scientist and lawyers, engaged in research, awareness and advocacy towards prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through health promotion in multiple settings including schools, communities and workplaces, since 1992.
HRIDAY focuses on empowering youth through youth engagement and participation and health education enabling them to act as “change agents” for enhancing the health of their community.
Research to guide, design, develop and implementation of health promotion strategies and intervention models.
Advocate and support healthy lifestyles and practices and create an enabling environment for appropriate health policies and programs.
Promote informed health activism and create a healthy environment at schools, homes, communities and workplaces through awareness generation and sensitization.
Build legal and technical capacities of key stakeholders to deal with national health concerns and effective implementation of related governmental health programs.
Work towards forging partnerships and building alliances among government and civil societies for sustained health promotion initiatives.
The Sarvodaya Samiti is a politically independent, not-for-profit NGO committed to the development of tribal, rural and other underprivileged communities in Indian society. The area of operation of Sarvodaya Samiti is throughout the state of Orissa.
Brain Society is a Not-For-Profit Organization serving for the empowerment of society. Brain society works to promote self-help groups of marginalized women in villages and rural areas and linking them to the main stream of society.
Brain Society works to integrate and link the activities of the self-help groups to employment opportunities for women and income generation activities to empower women economically, socially and personally.
Brain Society works from the understanding that empowering women has positive influence on family, and the wider society around them. Brain Society conducts integrated rural development programs, workshops and seminars.
Nada India Foundation
Nada India started working in 2001. The sole objective of the organization was to promote inclusive non-pharmacological approaches and methods like acudetox, peer education for protection and recovery. Today, Nada India envisions communities of marginalized and vulnerable population, especially adolescents, women and senior citizen, capable of making healthy choices. Nada India also trains and provides technical assistance in setting up NADA Acudetox services in diverse settings like correction institutions,peer led rehabilitation programs, Uniformed services, drug treatment, rehabilitation and drop in centers, Productivity Enhancement Program in the countries of South Asia.
Nepal Health Society
Nepal Health Society is a nationally recognized non-government, non-profit making social organization working for improvement in peoples’ lives through united efforts of community health. Nepal Health Society is politically independent.
It was registered in 1991 under Narcotics Control section of the Ministry of Home Affairs and is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) of Nepal.
Since its inception, Nepal Health Society has been actively working as a pioneer in the sector of drug use prevention, prison health promotion and prison reform, HIV/AIDS/STI prevention and care programs and safe abroad migration as well as suicide prevention and research.
Sunny Trust International
Sunny Trust International is an addiction treatment and rehabilitation center. Its vision is to be one of the most innovative, accessible and effective NGOs responding to the needs of persons with substance abuse and psychological problems.
Citizens Crime Watch
Citizens Crime Watch is a private, non sectarian, non profit organization.
Citizens Crime Watch (CCW) operates as community initiative to improve public safety, government accountability and to reduce the number of victims of harmful substances and crimes.
CCW disseminates information about crime prevention and the justice system to the community. Through Citizens Crime Watch, citizens are educated in areas such as personal protection, home security, all kinds of crime reporting, environmental education, micro-economic, human and peace development programs.
Healthy Lanka Alliance for Development
Healthy Lanka Alliance for Development envisions a world in peace and without poverty, where all are secured with Human Rights, Social Justice, where alcohol and drugs do not prevent people’s well being, and fulfillment of human potential. Guided by scientific, evidence based knowledge, we aim to create community change towards a happy and healthy environment conducive to development and the fulfillment of human rights. Our main areas of focus are alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention; gender equity; child rights protection and promotion; and peace and reconciliation. In achieving our goals, we work to strengthen the civil society and mobilize communities. Our programmes cover a wide spectrum of society, taking place at the community, divisional, district, and national levels.
Foundation for Innovative Social Development
The Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD) is a national non-governmental organization in Sri Lanka working towards the uplifting of living standards of local communities. FISD enlists civil society participation and social mobilization in order to enhance the status of women, to build a healthy environment for children, and to create a society free from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. FISD stands out as a pioneering nongovernmental organization in the field of social development. FISD’s mission is to provide innovative solutions for sustainable social development through meaningful methodologies and practices to stakeholders towards creating a dynamic Civil Society with justice, and equity.
Lanka Jatilka Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement
Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne founded Sarvodaya in 1958, when he established the concept of Shramadana (“Sharing of one’s Time, Thoughts, Labor and Energy”); gathering volunteers to come together and build a road in an impoverished rural village of Sri Lanka. Today, the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement is Sri Lanka’s most broadly embedded community-based development organization network. Sarvodaya works with 26 district centres, 325 divisional centres and over 3,000 legally independent village societies in districts across the country, including war-torn northern and eastern provinces.
The Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement seeks a no-poverty, no-affluence society in Sri Lanka through community based efforts and volunteerism. One can travel for days to the most remote mountain settlements and still find signs of Sarvodaya: a seamstress who got her start from a loan through her village bank; a healthy child who benefits from home visits by a young mother trained by Sarvodaya in early childhood development; a well tapped with a hand pump made through Sarvodaya efforts. Or perhaps a hand-hewn road that brings poor villages into physical and psychological touch with the outside world. It is in the building of such roads that the movement actualizes its most moving testimony of greatness. In village after village where hopelessness and poverty ruled, Sarvodaya has engaged people to live by the motto: “We build the road and the road builds us.”
ADIC Sri Lanka
The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) – Sri Lanka was inaugurated in April 1987 and was established as an independent organization in 1990. Today the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) Sri Lanka has developed to be a well recognized Resource Centre, promoting drug demand reduction.
For more than 25 years, ADIC has contributed substantially by introducing innovative and science-based drug demand reduction strategies in Sri Lanka and to other countries especially in the South-Asian and South-East Asian region. UNODC has identified ADIC as the leading agency in the Asian region.
ADIC’s vision is to create a world where every person realizes that use of whatever drug at whatever level is an impediment to happiness. And ADIC’s mission is to prevent drug use through social change and effective education.
ADIC designs interventions to foster demand reduction in drug use based on a holistic approach and the organizational structure is designed to reflect this thinking, comprising six different programmes:
Human Development and Innovative Intervention Programme,
Strategic Intervention Programme,
Social Mobilization Programme,
Policy Advocacy and Litigation Programme,
Research & Information Programme,
Media advocacy programme and
Finance & Administration Programme.
ADIC’s work to empower the grassroots reaches diverse communities. Collaborations with a range of government organizations, non-government organizations, and community based organizations have resulted in implementation of a large number of interventions directed at numerous target groups across the entire country.
StopDrink Network is a youth campaign in Thailand build on cheerful volunteering to build a healthier society safe from alcohol and other risk factors. SDN is a social movement, building on synergies in communities for social awareness and active involvement in preventing and solving alcohol-related problems.
IOGT Thailand promotes a lifestyle free from alcohol and other drugs through the example of their own members.
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- Research article
- Open Access
Loneliness among mothers raising children under the age of 3 years and predictors with special reference to the use of SNS: a community-based cross-sectional study
BMC Women's Health volume 18, Article number: 131 (2018)
Loneliness in mothers raising children can adversely impact the health of their children and lead to child abuse, depression, and deterioration of mothers’ health. Few studies to date have specifically assessed the association between loneliness and social factors, including the use of social network sites (SNSs), and personal factors. This study aimed to identify predictors of loneliness in mothers raising children, with special reference to SNS use.
This cross-sectional study involved an anonymous self-reported questionnaire survey of mothers participating in the health check-ups for their children in Nagahama City, Japan, from July 28 to September 29, 2014. The following items were assessed: revised UCLA Loneliness Scale, “Secure” subscale of the Internal Working Model Scale (IWMS-S), psychological distress scale (K6), abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6), and types of communication devices and information sources. Multiple regression analysis was performed using the Loneliness Scale score as the dependent variable.
Among 763 mothers attending health check-ups for children in Nagahama City, 715 were available for the survey. Among a total of 638 respondents, data from 523 mothers were analyzed (valid response rate: 73.1%). The mean Loneliness Scale score ± standard deviation was 36.1 ± 9.7. The multiple regression analysis revealed that loneliness was significantly associated with being financially worse-off (β = − 3.35, p = 0.004) and struggling (β = − 2.47, p = 0.047); having a smaller family social network (β = − 0.32, p = 0.032), having fewer friends (β = − 0.49, p = 0.001), and having a smaller SNS network (β = − 0.21, p = 0.018); a lower secure subscale score on the IWMS-S (β = − 0.56, p < 0.001); and a K6 score of ≥5 (β = 4.24, p < 0.001).
The degree of loneliness in mothers raising children was associated with a smaller social network, lower secure attachment style, and a higher possibility of psychological distress. These factors should be considered when developing effective interventions against loneliness in mothers raising children.
Of the various mental health issues that can follow childbirth, a fair amount is known about post-partum depression . However, our understanding of loneliness following childbirth is limited. There is considerable evidence among the elderly that social relationships have a significant impact on health [2,3,4]. However, whether a similar relationship exists among mothers raising children is unknown. Peplau and Perlman defined loneliness as “the unpleasant experience that occurs when a person’s network of social relations is deficient in some important way, either quantitatively or qualitatively” . Official statistics in Japan have shown that one third of families had a nuclear structure, and 1.6% of families were fatherless . Furthermore, the time spent on childcare by Japanese men with children younger than 6 years is the lowest among many countries [7,8,9]. In addition to one’s own personal social network, social trust in the neighborhood was reported to be independently associated with the risk of child physical abuse . In general, women with children are considered blessed, likely to be surrounded by friends and family such as their child(ren) and spouse, and are therefore often considered to be immune to loneliness. However, as nuclear families have become the more predominant family structure, and with increasingly weaker regional connections, information pertaining to childrearing is often sparse and difficult to come by, leading to concerns about loneliness in mothers raising children . Mothers who experience a high degree of loneliness are likely to be depressed, which in turn leads to decreased self-esteem and poor health, and consequently the poor health of their children and, in some cases, child abuse .
Loneliness is influenced by both personal and social factors . Personal factors include introverted personalities or low self-esteem. Our self-conception is largely based on our relationships with other people . Attachment theory assumes that as individuals construct relationships with others around them, their actions are influenced by whether the other person is useful, as well as by their estimations of whether they are accepted . This theory led to the formation of the Internal Working Model of attachment. Internal Working Models are based on infants’ expectations regarding the accessibility and responsiveness of their caregivers. Hazan and Shaver proposed three patterns of working models in adults that corresponded conceptually to the attachment patterns of children, i.e., “secure,” “anxious/ambivalent,” and “avoidant” . The attachment styles are also personal factors .
On the other hand, social factors include social networks and support . Social networks have structural aspects, and social support has subjective traits. Loneliness is likely to be correlated with measures of both social network and social support .With the proliferation of Internet use, mothers raising children can now obtain a large amount of information on medical care and child health via the Internet . Social network sites (SNSs) are defined as “web-based services that allow individuals to (1) construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system, (2) articulate a list of other users with whom they share a connection, and (3) view and traverse their list of connection may vary from site to site” . SNSs, such as Facebook and Twitter, are web services aimed at members who see value in user-user communication. The current generation of women who experience pregnancy, childbirth, and childrearing uses SNSs on a daily basis . However, no study has examined how SNS use affects loneliness in mothers raising children. It is also unclear how loneliness is associated with personal attachment styles in these mothers. To increase support for this population, it is important to assess the actual level of loneliness experienced by such mothers, and to identify social and personal factors associated with loneliness.
This study aimed to identify predictors of loneliness among mothers raising children in Japan, with special reference to SNS use.
This was a cross-sectional study that used the opportunity provided by health check-ups to conduct a questionnaire survey. Health check-ups are held in accordance with the Japanese health care system. Regular collective health check-ups are provided to children during the first four years after birth by each municipal government . A total of 28 group health check-ups for children were held at two local public venues in Nagahama City, Japan, between July and September 2014.
All mothers who attended the health check-ups between July and September 2014 were recruited. Mothers who received questionnaires were registered, and those who completed the questionnaire were considered to have consented to participate in the study.
All participants were mothers raising children under the age of three who resided in Nagahama City at the time of the survey. Participation was voluntary, and all mothers received a verbal and written explanation that they could skip over difficult questions. In order to address any emotional discomfort resulting from filling out the questionnaire, each participant was provided with a tissue package that had the contact information of the researchers and the Nagahama City childrearing consultation center. Women who were unable to answer the Japanese questionnaire (including those who could have answered through a translator) were excluded.
The questionnaire was developed based on results of an interview and previous studies on loneliness. The pretest was conducted among women aged 19–39 years, and was followed by revisions. A researcher and local government officials explained the study both in person and in writing to mothers who came for the health check-ups. Mothers who consented to participate were given questionnaires, which were then collected directly from the mother at the site. We used an anonymous self-reported questionnaire.
The questionnaire contained 71 items with the following content: basic characteristics, attachment patterns (patterns showing the tendency towards easy acceptance of help from others), loneliness, psychological distress, social networks (number of associated people and support) , and types of communication devices and information sources (see Additional files 1 and 2).
Attachment patterns were evaluated using the Internal Working Model Scale (IWMS) based on the Attachment theory [14, 15, 22]. This model reveals construction patterns of human relationships, which are strongly correlated with loneliness. Interpersonal differences in the Internal Working Model include four patterns that correspond to the attachment patterns observed in infancy/toddlerhood. IWMS comprises three subscales: the “secure scale,” “ambivalent scale,” and the “avoidant scale.” Each subscale has 6 items rated on a 6-point scale. Subscale scores range from 6 to 36 points, with higher scores indicating the distinctive characteristics of attachment patterns. However, we used only the “secure scale” (6 items, score range: 6–36 points), since the concept of “secure” is the most basic of attachment patterns, and to avoid burdening (physically and psychologically) participants in view of the pretest results and previous reports . We used the revised version of the UCLA Loneliness Scale to measure loneliness [24, 25]. This instrument comprises 20 items rated on a 4-point scale. Scores (hereafter, “Loneliness Scale scores”) range from 20 to 80 points, with higher scores indicating a stronger loneliness. Psychological distress was evaluated using the K6 scale . To evaluate social networks, we used the Japanese version of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6) [4, 27, 28]. For each item on this instrument, the number of associated people in the social network was measured on a 6-point scale. Possible scores range from 0 to 15 points, with higher scores indicating a larger social network. We added “mom friends” and “friends from SNS” as additional options along with “family” and “friend” categories. “Mom friends” were defined as other friends who are mothers acquainted through one’s children.
The primary outcome was loneliness, as evaluated by Loneliness Scale scores. First, we summarized the results from each item of the scale using descriptive statistics. To examine factors associated with Loneliness Scale scores, we calculated mean scores of the revised UCLA Loneliness Scale for each item, and performed either a t-test or analysis of variance (ANOVA). Bonferroni corrections for multiple comparisons were also made to reduce the chance of obtaining Type I errors. Any variable deemed significant by univariate analysis, or those found to have a p value < 0.2 and were important (either clinically or as reported by previous studies) were identified, and their correlations with Loneliness Scale scores were confirmed using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Following this, the forced entry method was applied in the multiple regression analysis. Loneliness Scale scores were set as the dependent variable, which yielded an estimated partial regression coefficient. The test was two-tailed, and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Participants with missing data on the UCLA Loneliness Scale or with missing data for four or more items were excluded. Missing data for each item were not excluded, but treated as one category in univariable analyses. JMP® Pro 11.0.0 was used for statistical analyses.
This study was approved by the Kyoto University Graduate School and Faculty of Medicine Ethics Committee (Approval No. E2248).
Among 763 mothers attending health check-ups for children in Nagahama City, 715 were available for the survey. Two were excluded due to repeated participation, and 46 failed to hand in the questionnaires. A total of 638 mothers returned the questionnaires (89.2%). Of these, those who omitted responses to at least one of the items in the UCLA Loneliness Scale, those with four or more items missing from basic characteristics, or those who may have potentially used a translator were excluded (total of 115 mothers). The remaining 523 questionnaires were subject to analysis (valid response rate: 73.1%) (Fig. 1).
Table 1 summarizes the basic characteristics of participants. Mean age (±SD) was 32.2 (±5.1) years, and 511 participants (98%) were married. Mean Loneliness Scale scores according to each group as categorized by basic characteristics are shown in Table 2. The mean (±SD) Loneliness Scale score for all study participants was 36.1(±9.7) (median, 35; range, 20–74). Even after applying Bonferroni’s correction (p < 0.0015), health status (p < 0.001) and subjective economic status (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with loneliness score. Loneliness Scale scores were highest among teenagers, followed by participants in their 40s and 20s, with the lowest scores observed among those in their 30s. Among married women, those with spouses who did not help with childrearing and housework had higher levels of loneliness. With respect to health status, loneliness tended to increase as health status worsened. For subjective economic status, the lowest loneliness scores were observed in those who reported that they were economically “somewhat stable,” followed by those who reported that they were “stable” and “somewhat unstable.” The highest level of loneliness was reported among those who were economically “unstable.” For education level, graduates of college/graduate school had the lowest Loneliness Scale scores, followed by graduates of trade school/junior college and graduates of junior high, with high school graduates reporting the highest degree of loneliness. Cronbach’s α for the UCLA Loneliness Scale in the present study was 0.77.
Data regarding the secure subscale of the IWMS (IWMS-S), abbreviated version of the LSNS-6, and K6, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient ρ for Loneliness Scale scores are shown in Table 3. Significant correlations with Loneliness Scale scores were found for the LSNS-6 items of family, friends, mom friends, SNS, IWMS-S, and K6.
Table 4 shows the results of communication device use and Loneliness Scale scores. All participants used communication devices, of which smartphones were used widely by mothers. Mothers who spent an average of 1–2 h (daily) on the phone within the last 3 months showed the lowest level of loneliness. On the other hand, mothers who spent more than 2 h or fewer than 0.5 h on phones showed higher levels of loneliness. Most mothers did not own a tablet or traditional cell phone. While tablet users tended to show higher levels of loneliness with increased tablet use, no significant correlation was found between Loneliness Scale scores and time spent on personal computers. As the duration of smartphone use became longer, the frequency of SNS use tended to increase (see Additional file 3).
Tables 5 and 6 shows Loneliness Scale scores and frequency of consulting with various information sources. Most participants had contacts with “parents”and “friends” as information sources. For these sources, a higher frequency of consultation was correlated with lower levels of loneliness. Relative to those who did not use SNS as an information source, those who did tended to have lower levels of loneliness. A comparison of the various information sources used twice or more per week revealed that Loneliness Scale scores among SNS users were lower than among those who used traditional information sources such as parents, friends, neighbors, specialists and medical personnel (e.g., doctors, midwives, nurses, pharmacists, daycare personnel), television (TV)/radio/newspapers, childrearing seminars, and mothering classes. A higher frequency of consultation with parents and friends (more than once/week) was correlated with a higher frequency of SNS use (see Additional file 4). IWMS-S and frequency of consulting were positively associated with SNS use (see Additional file 5).
Results from multiple regression analysis are presented in Table 7. Explanatory variables, from the perspective of characteristics, included subjective economic status, health status, IWMS-S (considered an important personal factor), and K6. Age was not selected as an explanatory variable based on previous studies [22, 29] and possible collinearity with other variables. From the perspective of a mother’s relationship with her child, we selected “daycare enrollment” and the four items of LSNS-6 considered to be important social factors (“family,” “friends,” “mom friends,” and “SNS”). Finally, we selected “use frequency of books and magazines” from information sources, and “smartphone use time” from communication devices. Correlation coefficients between explanatory variables were all 0.6 or lower.
These 11 variables were used as explanatory variables to predict Loneliness Scale scores. Significant associations with high levels of loneliness were found for low scores for the LSNS-6 items of “family,” “friends,” and “SNS”; low IWMS-S scores; and high K6 scores. With regard to subjective economic status, the level of loneliness was significantly higher among people with the highest economic status relative to those with intermediate status. Moreover, those with the lowest economic status had a higher level of loneliness relative to that among those with the highest economic status.
The present study found that low support from SNS friends significantly correlated with high levels of loneliness among mothers raising children, even after adjusting for economic instability, low support from family and friends, low IWMS-S score, and psychological distress. This study is the first to report “personal factors,” “actual use status of communication devices,” and “information sources” as factors associated with loneliness among mothers raising children under the age of 3 years.
We found that loneliness tended to be lower as personal networks created through SNSs as well as traditional networks of family and friends grew. A higher frequency of consultation with parents and friends (more than once/week) was correlated with a higher frequency of SNS use. A previous study reported that Internet communications may reduce feelings of loneliness among the elderly and adolescents [30, 31]. Similarly, the present study showed that SNS use may also reduce loneliness among mothers raising children. The beneficial role of bidirectional information support, including SNSs, provided by public or commercial services warrants further research. Interestingly, loneliness levels among those who used SNSs at a rate of twice or more/week tended to be lower than those of mothers who obtained their information from other sources. The number of friends on SNSs among university students was reported to be associated with social support and health . Thus, the potential of social relationships via SNSs to alleviate loneliness among mothers raising children is worth investigating.
Our results also suggest a U-shaped relationship between the time spent on smartphones and loneliness. The time spent on smartphones by mothers raising children was significant; namely, relative to those who did not have a smartphone, and very little smartphone use (< 0.5 h) was associated with higher levels of loneliness. Longer smartphone use (2–3 h, > 3 h) was also associated with higher levels of loneliness. These results suggest an optimal range of smartphone use which may be associated with lower levels of loneliness. Although determining whether a causal relationship exists will require further investigation, this finding allows us to understand the characteristics of those requiring support, and may provide basic resources and information as we develop ways to support them. Among the few mothers who used tablets/gaming devices, those who spent more time on tablets/gaming devices tended to be lonelier. The length of time on these devices may also reflect the time spent alone in the house, and could indicate that these individuals are moving farther and farther away from social support, e.g., actual human relationships.
A low secure attachment style and psychological distress (K6) were associated with loneliness. The IWMS reveals construction patterns of human relationships, which are strongly correlated with loneliness. Secure attachment represents one’s ability to control negative emotions and behaviors appropriately and achieve a sense of safety through the effective use of assistance received from others. A low secure attachment style increases loneliness because one cannot effectively receive support from others. Ultimately, this is thought to influence one’s responses to changes in actual social relationships, as well as how an individual effectively avoids loneliness by minimizing or lessening it . The fact that loneliness was associated with psychological distress, in the context of mental health of mothers raising children, suggests the need to provide support to these mothers to reduce their loneliness. When providing support to prevent anxiety and child abuse among mothers raising children, in addition to social factors (e.g., SNS use), personal factors such as the tendency to be positively aware of support from others, and the potential for psychological distress should be considered.
With regard to subjective economic status, we found higher levels of loneliness in the lowest economic class, and, unexpectedly, in the highest class. A previous study showed that a low income increased the prevalence of loneliness in an aged population . In addition, Sperlich reported that higher psychosocial stress was found in low income mothers as well as those who were more highly educated . Kahneman argued that above a certain level of stable income, an individual’s emotional well-being is constrained by other factors in their temperament and life circumstances . Our results suggest that mothers derive little psychological benefit from income when economic status is not a daily concern.
Finally, we found that loneliness among teenage mothers raising children was higher than that among mothers older in age. Teenage mothers have characteristically high social and psychological risks [36, 37]. As such, collaboration between medical and public administration personnel becomes increasingly important in the creation of a proactive and continuous social network of support from the time of pregnancy.
Study limitations and future directions
The present study has several limitations. First, we cannot confirm any causality given the cross-sectional nature of the study. Second, generalizability of the results may be an issue because the questionnaire survey was conducted among mothers who came for regular health check-ups for their children during a specified time period. However, the mean age and employment rate of the participants were similar to those reported in national surveys [38, 39]. Furthermore, the mean Loneliness Scale score for the present study was 36.1; previous domestic studies reported scores of 34–39 [23, 29], suggesting that our participants did not substantially differ from other mothers raising children in Japan. Third, the attendance rate for regular health check-ups for children in Nagahama City is over 90%. Some mothers fail to show up due to illness, a weak household nurturing environment, or work. Women with such backgrounds likely would have higher levels of loneliness due to health and economic issues. As such mothers were not included in the analysis, we may have underestimated the effects of health status and economic stability on loneliness. Fourth, the abbreviated version of the LSNS-6 was originally developed for use with older adult populations. The individual items are not specific to older adults and, since there were no alternatives that targeted young women, we considered it appropriate to use this scale [40,41,42]. Fifth, we found an association between loneliness and teenage mothers, but our sample size was small. Nonetheless, their loneliness scores were all high (> 40). In addition, the main objective for using various communication devices can vary by use status, but we asked about the time spent on these devices comprehensively as one question, without asking why mothers used their communication devices. Thus, it is unclear whether loneliness was affected specifically by tablet use or gaming devices, or by SNS use or talking. Further studies will be needed regarding how communication device use may impact the loneliness of mothers raising children.
Despite these limitations, our study is the first to demonstrate the importance of considering social networks, including communication device and SNS use, as potential ways to target loneliness among mothers raising children.
Loneliness among mothers raising children was found to be associated with sparse social relationships with others including family, friends, and SNSs; low sense of “secure” in the Internal Working Model Scale; and a high likelihood for psychological distress. Our findings may serve as a basic resource when considering how to provide the appropriate support structure to mothers raising children.
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We thank the survey participants in Nagahama City, the Nagahama City Health Promotion Division, members of the School of Public Health for their instruction and support, and Takanori Hiroe of the Department of Biostatistics Kyoto University School of Public Health for valuable suggestions.
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Questionnaire. The study questionnaire translated into English. The questionnaire contained 71 items with the following content: basic characteristics, attachment patterns (patterns showing the tendency towards easy acceptance of help from others), loneliness, psychological distress, social networks (number of associated people and support), and types of communication devices and information sources. (DOCX 40 kb)
Questionnaire (Japanese). The study questionnaire in Japanese. (DOCX 57 kb)
Time of smartphone use and frequency of SNS. (DOCX 18 kb)
Consultation frequency of parents, friends, and SNS. (DOCX 18 kb)
“Secure” subscale scores of the Internal Working Model Scale (Mean, Standard division) and frequency of various consultations and channels. (DOCX 21 kb)
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Mandai, M., Kaso, M., Takahashi, Y. et al. Loneliness among mothers raising children under the age of 3 years and predictors with special reference to the use of SNS: a community-based cross-sectional study. BMC Women's Health 18, 131 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-018-0625-x
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation departments are comprised of examination rooms, physiotherapy rooms and exercise halls, which are equipped with state-of-the-art medical devices, and outpatient, inpatient and critical-care patients are managed by our experienced physicians and physiotherapists.
Considering the diseases or injuries which are within field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by nature, aim of physiotherapy and rehabilitation is to enhance life quality of patients, who have conditions which lead to disability of various body parts or threaten life.
Principally, contemporary rehabilitation techniques are performed to increase independent mobility potential, alleviate pain and ensure maximum mobility.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department deals with rehabilitation of sports injuries, post-fracture rehabilitation, rehabilitation in postoperative period of meniscus surgery and rehabilitation of post-arthroplasty within scope of orthopedic rehabilitation.
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Muscle spasms, joint blocks, compressed nerves, and strained and stiffened myofascial structures can cause pain and severely disturb daily life of a person. Manual therapy is performed to eliminate dysfunctions of these structures by taking anatomic and physiological processes into account. In other words, this treatment modality intends healthy functioning of tissues without use of any medication. Tissue functioning is restored using unique mobilization, manipulation, stretching, relaxing and muscle-energy techniques. This effective, pain- and side effect-free method principally helps following conditions;
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Lymphedema is a disease which may worsen if left untreated . The disease begins in arm, dorsum of hand or ankle. If it is left untreated, swelling spreads and impairs healthy structure of skin. This disease, colloquially called elephant disease, should be treated immediately.
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Lacerations, burns and scratches may cause infections.
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Spraining and straining activities should be avoided.
Heat and sun light should be avoided
Comfortable clothes should be preferred rather than tight clothes.
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The stage of breast cancer is determined by your general health, how large the tumor is in relation to your breast, the results of further testing and biopsies, and if you have gone through menopause. Some tumors are fed by hormones and this needs to be determined to decide which stage you are in, and what treatment you will need.
Stage 0 is a precancerous stage. This means that a woman may have cells that appear as precancerous. Lobular carcinoma in situ or LCIS does not need treatment. You will be told of the problem and your doctor will ask you to have regular checkups for any signs of breast cancer. The healthcare provider may also suggest taking Tamoxifen to reduce the chances of developing breast cancer. This new drug does have some side effects but most agree the side effects are small compared to the danger of breast cancer. Others may be asked to take part in studies that are looking into preventive treatments for breast cancer. If you have LCIS in one breast, it increases the possibility of cancer in both breasts. Occasionally, a doctor may recommend the removal of both breasts. This is called bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. This radical approach has lost its appeal since new research has given scientists hope for a cure and extended life.
Stages II, III, and IIIA are considered operable breast cancer. Your doctor will help you decide if you are a good candidate for breast-saving surgery or a mastectomy. Most women who have Stage I or Stage II breast cancer will have a partial mastectomy and follow that up with radiation therapy. Most women will have underarm lymph nodes removed at the time of the surgery. If no cancer cells are found in these lymph nodes, your doctor may decide if radiation treatment is needed. If cancer cells are found in the lymph nodes, or the tumor is especially big, then further treatments will be recommended. A woman may choose to have radiation or chemotherapy treatment before surgery to shrink the tumor to a size where the removal of the entire breast is not necessary.
Stages IIIB and Inoperable will usually be treated with chemotherapy. These stages also include inflammatory breast cancer. If radiation or chemotherapy reduces the tumor, then surgery can be considered.
Stage IV cancer will have many different forms of therapy. Hormone, biological, chemotherapy, or a combination of these may be considered as treatments. Supportive care is important for anyone with these stages of breast cancer. Treatment may come from one place, while pain management is taken care of at another location. Supportive care focuses on making the woman’s life better both emotionally and physically.
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RunSafe Sic: the dry running solution for magnetic drive pump
One of the defects of the silicon carbide bushes that are traditionally mounted on magnetic drive pumps is the poor resistance to dry running. Mag drive pumps are highly secure and reliable machines and the bushes usually work with low friction, if the centrifugal pumps are used correctly.
However, when there is a risk of dry run or there is a lack in pump lubrication, the heat generated by the friction between the bushes raises so much the temperature inside the pump that the standard SiC bushes become damaged within a few seconds. CDR Pompe has developed a solution that allows to protect the pump against dry running or against a non correct start-up of the centrifugal pumps. This solution consists of a layer of amorphous material with a crystalline diamond coating on the SiC surfaces of the bushes applied by a special chemical-physical process that guarantees the continuous and solid adhesion of the coating itself.
The so obtained RunSafe SiC rotating bushes, axial thrusts and shafts ensure an impressive reduction in the coefficient of friction compared to the same components made in traditional SiC (0.04 μrs of RSSiC instead of 0.4 to 0.7 μrs of SiC), while maintaining a high resistance to corrosion and wear. The reduced friction coefficient (about 80%) of the bushes results in a decrease in heat generated under critical running conditions, dry running or poor lubrication, thus preventing the classic wear of the bushes. RSSIC bushes are available on the following pump models: ETNevo, UTN, UTS. | <urn:uuid:5728f06f-fd63-4f35-b0e8-625090c6d955> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cdrpompe.com/en/news/runsafe-sic-the-dry-running-solution-for-magnetic-drive-pump/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.93799 | 325 | 1.8125 | 2 |
Light construction materials are the future of construction. Both the construction industry and scientists are constantly on the lookout for ever more energy efficient, strong, environmentally friendly, and light construction materials that can make it possible for us to build safer, stronger, and more eco-friendly buildings in shorter amounts of time. Here are just a few of the newest innovations in light construction materials that will soon become a part of all our building construction.
- Aerographite: hollow tubes of carbon. Aerographite Is an amazing product that was invented in Germany in 2012. It is a tremendously strong material that can also bend and is 75 times lighter than Styrofoam. It can also be compressed to just 95% of its normal area and yet still pop back into its original form without sustaining any damage. Even more than this: the stress of this maneuver will actually make the material stronger! There are many light construction materials that can be compressed, but very few that can stand the tension and none that come out stronger on the other side. The implications that this has for aerospace and even for earthquake resistant construction are enormous.
- Bactera can help make self-healing concrete. Naturally, concrete is some of the most important high-performance construction material we have available today. Insulated concrete and ICF blocks are green building materials that are changing the construction game even as we speak. Yet things are likely to get even better. Concrete is vulnerable to moisture and chemicals that can, over time, seep into tiny fissures within the concrete and make them larger. The Dutch have developed a type of bacteria that can mix into the concrete before it’s poured and protect it from these issues. When water gets into fissures in the concrete, the bacteria comes to life and produces calcite that fills up the crack completely and keeps it from growing and causing any issues with the structural integrity of the concrete.
- Graphene: pure carbon in a honeycomb pattern. Graphene is extremely strong and also extremely thin. It’s flexible, conducts electricity, and can be made so thin that it is almost transparent. Currently, this particular material is being looked at for use in touchscreens, aerospace materials, and transistors, but in the future it may have application to the construction industry as well.
- Light anti-earthquake reinforcement material. There is a new thermoplastic carbon fiber. The Japanese invented it, and it currently goes by the name of CABKOMA Strand Rod. It is basically a carbon fiber that has been covered with fibers, both synthetic and inorganic, and then coated over with a resin made from thermoplastic. It is currently being tested at the headquarters of the company that invented it, and so far it’s proving to be one of the most amazing light construction materials on the market. Expect to see a lot more of this in the very near future.
- Bricks that absorb your pollutants. There are many places in the world where air pollution is a serious issue. Not only are scientists looking for light and eco-friendly construction materials that don’t generate pollution as they are made or installed, but also materials that can help deal with the problems we already have. A professor in California has developed the Breathe Brick, a tiny vacuum cleaner within a strong building brick that is capable of pulling heavy pollution out of the air and dropping it into a hopper at the base of the building. The bricks that make up the building can do this passively or mechanically and then pass the filtered air into the wall and the buildings interior.
We are always on the lookout for light building materials and game-changing home construction materials of any kind. The future will be lighter, faster, and greener than ever before. | <urn:uuid:ff10100c-4e53-486e-b624-0468e640e6e7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://homeimprovementtax.net/5-new-game-changing-construction-materials/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.956855 | 769 | 3.203125 | 3 |
Food+ for neighbors
How Does it Work?
Food+ for Neighbors provides access to healthy local emergency food and assistance to improve our neighbor’s food security. Sheboygan County Food Bank accomplishes this by distributing food through its network and coordinating a dignified client intake process at its own Sheboygan Cares Food Pantry and in partnership with partner food pantries.
The client intake process ensures the right amount of food is given to clients and creates an opportunity for personalized support for clients beyond directly providing access to emergency food. In this way, SCFB is expanding from the traditional food bank model by going a step further and connecting our neighbors to community resources and federal nutrition programs that directly help increase their food security. | <urn:uuid:1f280ea4-826a-4b53-8ba1-f5efe242f8ce> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/food-for-neighbors/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.951338 | 148 | 1.5625 | 2 |
A Guide to Fuel Transfer and Fuel Storage on Construction Sites: OSHA Requirements
Storing fuel on-site is a convenient option but there are specific requirements and regulations that you are required by law to follow regarding fuel storage on construction sites. Risks significantly increase when you incorrectly store and transfer fuel. It’s a fire hazard and could result in property damage, injury, or fatalities.
The aim of this guide is to give you a summary of the OSHA Guidelines for fuel storage and handling. These are legal guidelines and all construction sites must adhere to them to ensure the safety of all workers and residents. Here is a breakdown of the guidelines for fuel storage and transfer on construction sites.
OSHA Guidelines for Fuel Storage
These are requirements for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline or diesel as outlined by OSHA. Here is a summary of the laws in place for storing fuel in containers or a fuel tank on construction sites.
- Only approved containers and portable tanks can be used to store flammable liquids.
- This means safety cans or containers need to be approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
- For safety reasons, only approved closed containers of a maximum capacity of five gallons can be used.
- The containers must be designed so that they will safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure.
- Other safety features the containers must have are a flash-arresting screen, spring-closing lid, and spout cover.
- The equipment can only be “approved” by certain bodies, such as a nationally recognized testing laboratory, for example, Factory Mutual Engineering Corp, or Underwriters’ Laboratory Inc., or Federal agencies such as Bureau of Mines or U.S. Coast Guard.
- Transfer of flammable liquids from one storage container to another must only be done when containers are electrically interconnected. This rule only applies to the direct transfer of flammable and combustible liquids between storage containers, and not for refueling or final use. Different guidelines apply for handling liquids at point of final use (see below).
Storage tanks also have to be marked with the name of the fuel contents, and a six-inch high, legible sign saying “FLAMMABLE – KEEP FIRE AND FLAME AWAY”. This is a requirement by law and if it’s not labeled, you will be liable for any damages. Tank saddles are also a legal requirement. These ensure the tank is protected against corrosion.
Fuel Tank Refills – Use a tank that is suitable for outdoor use and has an Underwriters Listed (UL) stamp. Tanks of this nature can hold large supplies of fuel, for up to weeks or even months. Therefore, keeping refills to a minimum reduces risks of spillage, leaks, and fire. Allow space for expansion so never refill tanks more than 95% of their capacity.
Fuel Tank Location – Tanks should be installed in an east-west orientation to avoid as much sunlight as possible. They should be placed on a high well-drained site, a minimum of 40 feet from any buildings, water tributary, or combustible materials, for safety reasons. Ensure the storage area is free of weeds and foliage and this is also a fire hazard. Tanks must be kept away from any risk of ignition. No welding or cutting with torches can go on nearby. If this type of work is expected then it’s not a safe area to store fuel.
OSHA Guidelines for Fuel Transfer
These OSHA safety guidelines are for the transfer of flammable and combustible liquids intended for end-use, when refueling for example, or any other fuel transfer. It’s important to follow these carefully when dealing with fuel storage on construction sites.
- Flammable and combustible liquids should always be kept in approved storage containers when not in use.
- Any leakage or spillage should be disposed of quickly and with caution.
- If you intend to use flammable liquids, ensure there are no open flames or other sources of ignition within 50 feet of operation.
- The only exception to this measurement is if conditions warrant greater clearance.
- To transfer fuel, it’s critical that all tank trucks comply with the requirements covered in the Standards for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
- The hose and nozzle type also need to be approved. The nozzle, in particular, must be an automatic-closing type, without a latch open device.
- Underground tanks must not be abandoned at any point.
- All switches on dispensing devices should be clearly identified and provided at a remote location. This allows you to switch off all the power to these devices from a safe location in the event of an emergency.
- Absolutely no smoking or open flames near fuel is allowed. This includes areas where fuel is received or dispensed.
- You must ensure all “no smoking” signs are clearly visible and legible.
- The motors of all equipment being fueled must be shut down for the entirety of the process.
- You must have at least one fire extinguisher within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication in the area. The fire extinguisher must have a rating of no less than 20-B:C.
These guidelines must be followed by all employees on the site. Fuel storage and transfer on construction sites can be a fire hazard and could cause an explosion if the proper safety guidelines are not complied with. Here are some more safety tips for storing your diesel.
Fuel Transfer Pumps for Construction Sites
GPI offers a variety of fuel transfer pumps that meet OSHA requirements for fuel transfer and are cycle tested to exceed industry standards.
GPI/GPRO mobile pump options for construction sites include:
G20 – This 12 VDC has the capacity to pump 20 GPM and and can operate efficiently in temperatures between -20°F TO 125°F. This mobile pump transfers gasoline (up to 15% alcohol blends such as E15), diesel fuel (up to 20% biodiesel blends such as B20), and kerosene.
V25 – This 12VDC fuel transfer pump cranks out 25 GPM withstand extreme temperatures from -40°F to 125°F (see XTS model). This pump is intended for the transfer of gasoline (up to 15% alcohol blends such as E-15), diesel fuel (up to 20% biodiesel blends such as B20), and kerosene.
If you follow the OSHA guidelines above and train all of your crew on the correct protocols for fuel storage and transfer, you will ensure a safe and compliant construction site.
GPI pumps offer a variety of flow rates from 5 to 25 GPM. All of our pumps are constructed of all aluminum parts with powder-coated motor housings that resist corrosion and are designed to withstand the test of time.
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Earthworks produced some of the most iconic images of political activism in the 1970s, including ‘Give Frazer the Razor’. Posted up at night around Sydney these posters helped politicize a generation of Australian youth.
Earthworks was founded in 1971 by Colin Little – an ex-engineering student and university dropout. Drawing both graphic inspiration from the times (the late 60s English counter culture and the psychedelic posters from the USA) and armed with the knowledge that posters had long been used as propaganda – most recently at that time by the Chinese government and the ‘Atelier Populaire’ French student movement in May 1968, Earthworks set out to marry the two and produce posters which reflected both the social and political concerns of the 70s.
The Earthworks symbol – stamped on every poster was the ancient symbol of the all seeing eye within the grounds of an equilateral triangle – a new symbol popularized by the ‘New Age’ movement. The alternative lifestyle movement of the time with its emphasis on collectivism became the driving management force and in 1972 the Earthworks Poster Collective was formed.
Early members included Mitch Johnson, Tim Burns and Mostyn Bramley-Moore and the Optronics Kinetics. Public access was encouraged. Now operated out of the Tin Sheds at Sydney University, students from the Architecture faculty were also involved with formal classes beginning in 1973. In 1974 the collective expanded with Toni Robertson, Chips Mackinolty and Mark Arbuz joining. In 1976/7 joined by recent art graduates - Michael Callaghan, Marie McMahon and Jan Mackay followed by Ray Young and Jan Fieldsent in 1978. The all-male environment had changed together with the discipline brought by art school training.
As Therese Kenyon said ‘The Tin Sheds at the time acted as a catalyst for many activities. Photo stencils printed in sharp flat colours with increasing professionalism produced posters of iconic power. Pasted up at night around Sydney, these posters helped politicize a generation of Australian youth.’ Therese Kenyon, ‘Under a hot tin roof: art, passion and politics at the Tin Sheds Art Workshops.’ State Library of New South Wales Press.
Earthworks Posters became more political in focus with dance posters and one-off social commentary been replaced by targeted campaigns – Aboriginal land rights, gay and lesbian rights, the women’s movement, anti-nuclear movement, the unemployed and worker’s rights and environmental campaigns.’ | <urn:uuid:acc4ed89-a6a1-4118-ae59-41e87f40e2b2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://redbackgraphix.com.au/ProductGroup/Details/26fb83b0-e409-4675-a51e-0ecb0f5b9751 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.960914 | 520 | 2.21875 | 2 |
This is the third in a planned series of data papers presenting modelled vector distributions produced during the ECDC and EFSA funded VectorNet project. The data package presented here includes those Culicoides vectors species first modelled in 2015 as part of the VectorNet gap analysis work namely C. imicola, C. obsoletus, C. scoticus, C. dewulfi, C. chiopterus, C. pulicaris, C. lupicaris, C. punctatus, and C. newsteadi. The known distributions of these species within the Project area (Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, North Africa, and Eurasia) are currently incomplete to a greater or lesser degree. The models are designed to fill the gaps with predicted distributions, to provide a) first indication of vector species distributions across the project geographical extent, and b) assistance in targeting surveys to collect distribution data for those areas with no field validated information. The models are based on input data from light trap surveillance of adult Culicoides across continental Europe and surrounding regions (71.8°N –33.5°S, – 11.2°W – 62°E), concentrated in Western countries, supplemented by transect samples in eastern and northern Europe. Data from central EU are relatively sparse. | <urn:uuid:1353006f-860b-4711-9264-358617e84a7e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/publications/vectornet-data-series-3-culicoides-abundance-distribution-models- | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.899114 | 267 | 1.898438 | 2 |
As is tradition for Apple opening a new store, hundreds of people lined up to be the first to plow through the doors.
Apple should be encouraged by the response this store received.
The Journal says one person flew almost 1,000 miles to be among the first people to enter the store. He stood in line for five days and was holding a homemade poster for Steve Jobs.
He wasn't alone in line. The night before the store opened, 150 people were waiting outside. | <urn:uuid:b583b735-000a-4cbe-aa18-f9876ff5d141> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-apples-amazing-store-in-china-2010-7 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.970463 | 102 | 1.546875 | 2 |
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Celibacy for the Kingdom & the Fulfillment of Human Sexuality
John Paul II demonstrates that, far from devaluing sexuality and marriage, true Christian celibacy actually points to their ultimate fulfillment. In fact, we simply can't understand the Christian meaning of sex and marriage unless we understand the Christian meaning of celibacy.
"For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to receive this let him receive it" (Mt 19:12).
A eunuch is someone incapable of sexual relations. Thus, when Christ speaks of eunuchs from birth, he's referring to people who are incapable of sexual union because of some birth-defect. When he speaks of those who have been made eunuchs by men, he's probably referring to those sorry souls who have fallen under the blade of castration. But what is a eunuch for the kingdom?
Place yourself in the shoes (or sandals) of one of the descendents of Abraham who was hearing Christ utter these words. You've known and understood from your youth that God's promise to your father in the faith was to make him exceedingly fruitful, the father of a multitude of nations (Gn 17:2-6). In fact, every time God established a covenant with his people, whether it was with Adam (Gn 1:28), Noah (Gn 9:1), Jacob (Gn 35:10-12), or Moses (Lv 26:9), God called them to be "fruitful and multiply."
God's kingdom would be established by the multitude of Abraham's descendents. Indeed, the messiah was to come from Abraham's seed. Hence, those who couldn't engage in sexual union (i.e., eunuchs) were seen as cursed by God, and even excluded from "the kingdom."
Yet this Jesus is saying that some men and women who are perfectly capable of sexual union might actually choose to abstain for the whole duration of their lives specifically for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. WHAT?
Christ's words mark a dramatic turning point in God's revelation. Such a choice is almost too difficult for the sons and daughters of Abraham to comprehend. Indeed, many of Christ's followers throughout history would also find the celibate vocation difficult to understand. Some, in fact, as Christ seemed to acknowledge, would not be able to "receive" it at all.
Marriage, Sex, & Celibacy Are Interrelated
John Paul II offers us a refreshing perspective on the meaning of celibacy for the kingdom in his series of general audiences known as the "theology of the body" (TB). He demonstrates that, far from devaluing sexuality and marriage, true Christian celibacy actually points to their ultimate fulfillment. In fact, we simply can't understand the Christian meaning of sex and marriage unless we understand the Christian meaning of celibacy.
Marriage, sex, and the celibate vocation are much more interrelated than we might first think. They're also interdependent. When each is given proper esteem and respect, the delicate balance among them is maintained.
On the other hand, if any of the three (marriage, sex, or celibacy) is devalued, overvalued, or otherwise disrespected, the others inevitably suffer. It's no coincidence, for example, that the sexual revolution brought both a dramatic rise in divorce and a dramatic decline in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Nor is it any coincidence that historical misinterpretations of the celibate vocation have led to a disparagement of sex and marriage.
All such error stems from failure to deal with the tension of paradox. To say that celibacy demonstrates the fulfillment of sexuality is not a contradiction of terms. It's a paradox. There's something mentally torturous about reconciling the (seemingly) irreconcilable poles of paradox. So, to avoid the discomfort we focus on one aspect of a truth and end up denying others.
But it's precisely by pressing into the tension of paradox that we discover the fullness of truth. We must find our home in that tension. Only then can we properly understand the profound interrelationship among marriage, sex, and the celibate vocation. Let's press in.
The Kingdom, the Resurrection, & Marriage
In chapter 22 of the Gospel of Matthew (see also Mk 12 and Lk 20), the Sadducees, a group of Jews who didn't believe in the resurrection of the dead, came to Jesus with a scenario that they thought would corner him into denying the resurrection as well. A man had a wife and he died. One of his brothers married her to give his deceased brother offspring, but he died too. This happened again and again until seven brothers had all been married to the same woman in succession. The Sadducees then asked Christ whose wife she will be in the resurrection.
Christ responded, "You are wrong because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God. For in the resurrection, they neither marry nor are given in marriage..." (v. 29-30).
For many this teaching of Christ strikes a sour note. Why? Because we know neither the scriptures nor the power of God. If we did we would rejoice in these words. Christ's statement is not a devaluation of marriage; rather, it points to the ultimate purpose and meaning of this wonderful sacrament.
Marriage in this life is meant to foreshadow heaven where, for all eternity, we will celebrate the "marriage of the Lamb" (Rev 19:7), the marriage of Christ and the Church. This is the deepest desire of the human heart to live in the eternal bliss of communion with God himself. As wonderful as marriage and marital intimacy can be in this life, it's only a sign, a foretaste, a sacrament of what's to come. Earthly marriage is simply preparation for heavenly marriage.
It's the same with all the sacraments. They prepare us for heaven. There are no sacraments in heaven, not because they are simply done away with, but because they all will have come to fruition. Men and women will no longer need signs to point them to heaven when they're in heaven. Think of it in terms of road signs. If you're headed to Denver, you no longer need a sign to point you to Denver once you've arrived.
Spouses sometimes wonder if this means they won't be together in heaven. Of course they will, if they both accept Christ's marriage proposal and live in fidelity to him in this life. In fact, every member of the human race who accepts the invitation to the heavenly wedding feast will be in the most intimate possible communion with everyone else.
This is what we call the "communion of saints." As the Catechism says, this "will be the final realization of the unity of the human race, which God willed from creation. ...Those who are united with Christ will form the community of the redeemed, 'the holy city' of God, 'the Bride, the wife of the Lamb'" (CCC, n. 1045).
Using the spousal image as an analogy, we can say that God's plan from all eternity is to "marry" us (see Hos 2:19). And this eternal plan was foreshadowed and revealed "from the beginning" by our creation as male and female and our call to become "one flesh." The human body has a "nuptial meaning," according to John Paul, because it proclaims and reveals God's eternal plan of love his plan for nuptial union between man and woman and, analogously speaking, between Christ and the Church.
As St. Paul says quoting from Genesis, "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. This is a great mystery, and I mean in reference to Christ and the Church" (Eph 5:31, 32).
Christ left his Father in heaven. He left the home of his mother on earth to give up his body for his Bride, so that we might become "one flesh" with him and be taken up into the life of the Trinity for all eternity.
As John Paul says, this means that "marriage and procreation in itself did not determine definitively the original and fundamental meaning of being a body or of being, as a body, male and female. Marriage and procreation merely give a concrete reality to that meaning in the dimensions of history" (TB, Jan 13, 1982). When the "dimensions of history" are fulfilled, so too will the "nuptial meaning of the body" be fulfilled not just in the union of one man and one woman, but in the communion of all men and women united by the vision of God face to face (see TB, Dec 9, 1981).
The Nuptial Meaning of Celibacy
Only by looking towards this heavenly reality can we properly understand the celibate vocation as Christ intends it. Christ doesn't call some of his followers to embrace celibacy for celibacy's sake, but "for the sake of the kingdom." The kingdom is precisely the heavenly marriage. In short, those who choose celibacy are "skipping" the sacrament in anticipation of the real thing.
Celibate men and women step beyond the dimensions of history while still living within the dimensions of history and dramatically declare to the world that the kingdom of God is here (Mt 12:28). Christian celibacy, then, is not a rejection of sexuality and marriage. It's a participation in the ultimate truth and meaning of sexuality and marriage.
Both vocations, in their own particular way, are a fulfillment of the call to "nuptial love" revealed through our bodies. As John Paul II says: "On the basis of the same nuptial meaning of being as a body, male or female, there can be formed the love that commits man to marriage for the whole duration of his life, but there can be formed also the love that commits man to a life of continence for the sake of the kingdom of heaven" (TB, Apr 28, 1982).
We can't escape the call of our sexuality. Every man is called to be both a husband and a father; every woman is called to be both a wife and a mother either through marriage or through the celibate vocation. In a certain sense, celibate men become an "icon" of Christ; their bride is the Church. Celibate women become an "icon" of the Church; their bridegroom is Christ. And both bear many spiritual children.
Thus, the terms bridegroom and bride, father and mother, brother and sister are applicable to marriage and celibacy. Both vocations are indispensable in building the family of God. Each vocation complements the other and demonstrates the other's meaning. Marriage reveals the nuptial character of celibacy, and celibacy reveals that the ultimate purpose of marriage is to prepare us for heaven.
Celibacy: the "Higher" Calling?
History has seen some grave distortions of St. Paul's teaching that he who marries does "well," but he who refrains does "better" (1Co 7:38). It's led some to view marriage as a "second class" vocation for those who can't "handle" celibacy. It's also solidified people's erroneous suspicions that sex is inherently tainted, and only those who abstain can be truly "holy."
Such errors led John Paul II to assert firmly: "The 'superiority' of continence to matrimony in the authentic Tradition of the Church never means disparagement of marriage or belittlement of its essential value. It does not mean any shift whatsoever in a Manichean direction" (TB, Apr 7, 1982). (Manicheanism is an ancient heresy that views bodily things as evil, placing all emphasis on spiritual realities.)
Celibacy is "better" or "higher" than marriage in the sense that heaven is better or higher than earth. Celibacy, unlike marriage, is not a sacrament of the heavenly marriage on earth. Celibacy is a sign of life beyond sacraments when we'll be united with God directly through the "Marriage of the Lamb."
In fact, I think it's somewhat unfortunate that we define this vocation based on what it has "given up" rather than defining it in terms of what it has embraced. It seems a lot of confusion could be avoided if we described the celibate vocation as the "heavenly marriage," for instance.
Of course, few who choose the celibate vocation would claim to experience "heaven on earth" every day of their lives. Celibates forego a great good, and that entails sacrifice. That entails a fruitful suffering "for the sake of the kingdom."
Here it becomes clear that the Church does not hold the celibate vocation in such high regard because she believes sex is somehow tainted. She holds celibacy in such high regard precisely because she holds that which is sacrificed for the sake of God genital sexual expression in such high regard.
If sex were something unclean and unholy, offering it as a gift to God would be an act of sacrilege (we all know that there's no merit in fasting from sin for Lent, right?). But, since sex is one of the most precious treasures God has given humanity, making a gift of it back to God is one of the most genuine expressions of thanksgiving (eucharistia) for such a great gift. The other is receiving it from God's hands and living it as the expression of the marital covenant.
Everyone is called to a life of holiness by responding to the call to "nuptial love" stamped in his body. But not everyone is called in the same way. "Each has a particular gift from God, one of one kind and one of another" (1Co 7:7).
Each person should respond to the gift he's been given. If one is called to celibacy, then he shouldn't choose marriage. If one is called to marriage, then he shouldn't choose celibacy. Hence the important need to discern one's vocation prayerfully.
Celibacy: Witness to Freedom
The celibate vocation also provides a much needed witness in our sex-saturated world to the reality of human freedom. Christ's own words, "some make themselves eunuchs," demonstrate the voluntary character of this vocation. It's not something forced on people by the Church. It's a gift freely given by God and freely chosen by some of his followers.
Why do people spay or neuter their pets? Because animals can't say no to their urge to mate. Despite what the typical prime-time sitcom would have us believe, we can.
Herein lies one of the key differences between animals and human beings the gift and responsibility of freedom. We're not bound by instinct. We can determine our own actions. We can say "yes" to a given behavior or we can say "no." If we can't say no, we're not free.
Society has much to say about "sexual freedom." But sexual freedom, in the popular sense, means the license to have sex without ever having to say no. This is not sexual freedom. This is bondage to libido.
The man or woman who chooses to forego genital sexual expression "for the sake of the kingdom" demonstrates that he or she is not bound by an uncontrollable libido but is truly free free to love God and love others in a dramatic and unreserved gift of self. And it should be added that this is a bodily, and in this sense sexual, gift of self.
Angels can't be celibates. They don't have bodies. They're not sexual beings. In fact, according to John Paul II, the very impetus of the celibate vocation, like that of Christian marriage, is a desire to live out the truth of sexuality, redeemed and purified in Christ.
God gave us sexual desire "in the beginning," according to John Paul, to be the very power to love in the image of God through the sincere gift of self. This is why he calls the sexual urge "a vector of aspiration along which [our] whole existence develops and perfects itself from within" (Love & Responsibility p. 46). According to Christian revelation, there are two ways of fulfilling this fundamental call to love: marriage or celibacy (see Familiaris Consortio n. 11).
Of course, due to sin, the sexual urge doesn't simply well up in us as the desire to make the sincere gift of self. Everyone single, married, or consecrated celibate must contend with the manifold disorders and confusions of lust. But what hope we have when we realize, as John Paul stresses, that the heart is deeper than lust, and Christ "reactivate[s] that deeper heritage and give[s] it real power in man's life" (TB, Oct 29, 1980).
This means through an ongoing conversion to Christ we can experience a "real and deep victory" over lust (TB, Oct 22, 1980). If we open ourselves to the work of redemption, the Holy Spirit actually impregnates our sexual desire "with everything that is noble and beautiful," with "the supreme value which is love" (TB, Oct 29, 1980). Through this ongoing process of transformation we rediscover God's original plan for sexual desire and are enabled to put that desire at the service of the marital or the celibate gift of self.
Again and again it must be stressed: The celibate vocation is not a rejection of sexuality. Nor are consecrated celibates meant to condemn themselves to a life of isolation from the opposite sex. If some approach it this way, according to John Paul II, they're not living in accord with Christ's words (see TB, Apr 28, 1982).
"Human life, by its nature, is 'coeducative'" (TB, Oct 8, 1980). By this the Holy Father means that the sexes need one another, and they need to learn to love one another rightly if human life is to maintain its proper dignity and balance. This is just as true for consecrated celibates as it is for married people.
Men and women such as Francis and Clare of Assisi, John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila, and Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal all had healthy, holy, intimate, and celibate relationships with one another. Yes, it's truly possible. And what a witness to freedom these saints are!
If we think this is impossible if we immediately suspect "monkey business" going on in such relationships then we can count ourselves among those whom John Paul II labels "the masters of suspicion." The masters of suspicion do not believe in the gift and power of redemption. Since bondage to lust is all they know in their own hearts, they project that on to everyone else.
But as the Pope insists, "Man cannot stop at putting the heart in a state of continual and irreversible suspicion due to the manifestations of the lust of the flesh and libido.... Redemption is a truth, a reality, in the name of which man must feel called, and called with efficacy." In fact, he says, "The meaning of life is the antithesis of the interpretation 'of suspicion'" (TB, Oct 29, 1980).
Celibacy is Supernatural
It is precisely these "masters of suspicion" who contend that celibacy is to blame for the various sexual problems of the clergy writ large in our newspapers. "Celibacy is simply unnatural," they say.
In some sense these people are right to say celibacy isn't natural. As the saying goes, and as Christ reveals, it's supernatural. It's celibacy for the sake of the kingdom. By calling some to renounce the natural call to marriage, Christ established an entirely new way of life, and, by doing so, he demonstrated the power of the Cross to transform lives.
For those who are "stuck" in a fallen view of the sexual urge with no concept of the freedom to which we're called in Christ, the idea of life-long celibacy is complete nonsense. But for those who have experienced the transformation of their sexual desires in Christ, the idea of making a complete gift of one's sexuality to God not only becomes a possibility, it becomes very attractive.
Celibacy is a grace, a gift. A minority of Christ's followers are called to embrace this gift. But, to those who are given this gift, they're also given the grace to be faithful to their vows, just as married people are given the grace to be faithful to their vows.
In both vocations people can and do reject this grace and violate their vows. Certainly there's a need in the typical Catholic diocese for greater openness about sexual woundedness and for development and promotion of ministries that bring Christ's healing to those in need, including priests. But the solution to marital and celibate infidelity is not to concede to human weakness and redefine the nature of the commitments. The solution is to point to the Cross as the font of grace that it is, a font from which we can drink freely and receive real power to live and love as we're called.
Furthermore, the statistical rates of sexual misconduct among celibate priests is no higher than that of married clergy in other Christian denominations. There is simply no evidence that having a married clergy would solve or even alleviate this problem.
There's also a dangerously misguided approach to marriage inherent in the idea that marriage is the solution to the sexual scandal of some priests. Marriage does not provide a "legitimate outlet" for disordered sexual desire. Married people, no less than celibates, must come to experience the redemption of their sexual desires in Christ. Only then can they love each other in God's image. If a man were to enter marriage with deep-seated sexual disorders, he would be condemning his wife to a life of sexual objectification.
Celibacy does not cause sexual disorder. Sin does. Simply getting married does not cure sexual disorder. Christ does. The only way the scandal of sexual sin (whether committed by priests or others) will end is if people experience the redemption of their sexuality in Christ.
In a world that has lost sight of heaven, those who are "eunuchs for the kingdom" shine as a bright witness to us all of the ultimate destiny of human life. They witness to what Saint Augustine said so well: "You have made us for yourself, oh God, and our hearts are restless until we rest in you."
As we learn in John Paul II's theology of the body, sexual desire and the nuptial meaning of the body are ultimately fulfilled in the eternal nuptials of heaven. From this perspective it becomes clear that all of the sexual confusion in our world is simply the human desire for heaven gone berserk.
Only by "untwisting" this sexual confusion can we begin to understand God's plan for nuptial union as a revelation and foreshadowing of the beatific vision. Only then can we see that celibacy for the kingdom, far from devaluing sexuality, anticipates and participates in its ultimate fulfillment.
Author's note: I add the following as an aside:
Celibacy Is Not Intrinsic to the Priesthood
Contrary to the opinion of many, celibacy is not essential to a valid priesthood. It's simply a discipline upheld in the Western Church in order to conform more closely to the example of Christ, who himself was celibate.
We often forget in the West that there are many Catholic Churches of the Eastern rite (i.e. Churches of the East in full communion with the Pope) that have married priests. They are no less Catholic priests than priests of the Roman rite which maintains a celibate priesthood. Moreover, in some cases, married priests from other denominations (Anglican, for example) who convert to Catholicism are able to be ordained as married priests in the Roman rite.
Some appeal to the practical benefits of a celibate clergy to explain the Western Church's practice. Many a Protestant pastor or married priest can attest to the difficulties of trying to shepherd his flock and care for his family at the same time. As St. Paul said, the celibate is not "divided" in his service but is able to devote himself entirely to the service of the Church (1Co 7:32-34). Even so, without undermining the practical value of celibacy, there is a deeper, theological reason for the discipline of a celibate clergy in the West.
Christ was not married to one particular woman because he came to marry the whole human race. The Church is his eternal Bride. Ordained priests become a sacrament of Christ. They make the love of the Heavenly Bridegroom efficaciously present to the Church, particularly in the Eucharistic sacrifice. Acting in the person of Christ, priests also "marry" the Church.
This important symbolism is better retained when a priest is not also married to a particular woman. But, again, it isn't essential. The Church could very well change the discipline of the Latin rite at some time in the future and it would not change the essential nature of ordination to the priesthood.
An additional point to be made is that if the Church ever did change the discipline of a celibate clergy in the West, those already ordained could not then marry. The sacrament of Holy Orders imprints an indelible mark on the soul of the man who receives it. This mark consecrates a man in service to Christ and the Church in such a unique way as to take precedence over the consecration of marriage.
A man who is already married can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders (in the Latin rite this is limited to the diaconate), but a single man who has received the sacrament of Holy Orders cannot subsequently marry. Even a married permanent deacon cannot subsequently remarry if his wife dies.
Christopher West "Celibacy for the Kingdom & the Fulfillment of Human Sexuality."
Reprinted with permission of Christopher West.
Christopher West teaches the theology of the body at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver and at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Melbourne, Australia. He also serves as the Theology of the Body Staff Advisor for the GIFT Foundation. He is the author of Theology of the Body for Beginners: A Basic Introduction to Pope John Paul II's Sexual Revolution, Good News about Sex and Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching and Theology of the Body Explained: A Commentary on John Paul II's "Gospel of the Body". Christopher West is married to Wendy and has three children. For other resources, books, CDs, DVDs, and Videos, click here. Visit his web site here.
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Student-athletes encounter many struggles when competing in a college sport—scheduling, injuries, and worrying about their performance, to name a few. Universities provide resources to help student-athletes through many of these difficulties, so that they can thrive under the pressure of their environment.
- Madi Costigan
But there is one hardship that many face, perhaps without ever knowing about it or receiving the help they need to combat it. This “hidden opponent” is mental illness. Despite mental health awareness increasing in our society, a stigma remains. This is especially true in the world of sports. Mental health is often seen as less serious than a physical injury, because it may not physically affect an athlete’s ability to play. But it will still deeply affect their mindset and ability to participate in a sport.
I was interested in learning more about this because I am a first-year student-athlete, preparing for the challenges of playing in college. It is especially difficult this year with the realities of the pandemic and online learning. I know many other athletes who have faced disappointments and problems with mental health this year, or throughout their athletic careers, so I know how relevant this topic is.
I know athletes often have trouble discussing their mental health due to the stigmas surrounding those conversations. Those suffering from these problems often refrain from acknowledging their internal conflicts and seeking to get help out of fear that they will be judged, or even punished. Student-athletes often worry about the consequences that come from missing practices or struggling during competition due to their mental health, because coaches or teammates may not see it as a valid excuse.
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The Hidden Opponent is encouraging student-athletes at Arcadia to open up about their mental health struggles and have those conversations within teams and the athletic community. Student- athletes may not know what resources or opportunities are available, so the organization wants to help those students gain access to the support they need. Currently, the chapter offers an Instagram account, a website, and student campus captains as resources for raising awareness and reaching students through the initiative. They are also making efforts to add new resources and increase their availability at Arcadia.
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Sublimation is an incredible form of printing due to its versatile and diverse nature. You can print on a lot of different surfaces with amazing and beautiful results. One such way of producing artistic results is to do sublimation on acrylic surfaces. The sublimation printing that can be produced on an acrylic surface is beautiful and sharp and entirely fits the description of a fantastic decoration or accessory item.
The nature and fundamental outlook of sublimation on acrylic is pretty similar to other such surfaces. It is a pretty good and efficient business because of how good these objects can look when sublimated. So get to know all the important details about the acrylic sublimation printing process with this article.
What Is An Acrylic Surface:
Acrylic is a plastic surface that is pretty similar to glass in appearance. It is a stiff surface with incredible strength and clarity. What makes it great for sublimation is its ease of getting fabricated and bonding with adhesives and solvents. This makes sublimation print and ink easily attach with acrylic surface giving a proper and clear final print. It is also very durable and can take a lot more impact than glass does.
Things You Need: For Acrylic Sublimation ⭐
There are a few essential equipment and accessories that you will need before you can start sublimating on acrylic surfaces. Let’s review them:
Unsurprisingly, your most important and necessary requirement for any kind of sublimation printing is the best sublimation printer that is according to your needs. Try to make the best choice when purchasing a sublimation printer. If you already have one, then that’s one less item on the buy list.
Sublimation Ink & Paper:
Same as sublimation printers, they are a necessary requirement for sublimation printing. Special types of sublimation paper and quality sublimation ink are needed for sublimation printing. You can easily find a lot of options for both accessories.
As we are performing acrylic sublimation printing, you will need an acrylic surface or item. You can use both, a white surface or transparent acrylic. Vinyl can also be used to create a background on a transparent acrylic surface. Do use cast acrylic instead of extruded acrylic as sublimation is compatible with cast acrylic.
For the pressing of the print on the acrylic or any other surface, a heat press is needed. The most recommended is the standard heat press machine. However, you can also use an easy press with not much decline in the results.
A dependent accessory. Vinyl is not the most necessary item. You can use a vinyl background or as a more clean attaching surface for transparent acrylic. A colored vinyl can also give you a colorful background to work with.
Designing and adjusting the size of your print requires software. You can avoid this by getting a ready-made print, but if you are looking to do stuff yourself, you can use many kinds of design and sublimation design software for editing and for adjusting the size and other factors according to your needs.
Heat Tape & Butcher Paper:
A heating tape is always a welcome accessory to have when performing sublimation printing. It helps in keeping the paper and the surface together, and also, the tape is not affected by the heat due to the resistance feature. Butcher paper is also an important accessory. It prevents the print paper or the acrylic surface from getting affected by the heat from the heat press.
⭐ The Working Of Acrylic Sublimation ⭐
Now we will discuss the main topic of our discussion: the process of performing acrylic sublimation. As mentioned above, the basic steps are pretty similar to wood, canvas, or other kinds of sublimation done on such surfaces. Let’s get into the process:
1) The first thing you should be looking at is what your print needs to be. According to the size of your surface, you need to adjust the size of the paper print. Using the software, change the size of the print image according to the acrylic.
➡ Do keep in mind to keep the size of the paper print larger than the acrylic. This prevents indentations from appearing on the acrylic if the print paper size is smaller than the acrylic surface.
2) The next step is to remove any kind of protective sheet that is on the acrylic. Remove any such sheet or covering as they can make your final print wrinkled or soft as heat affects these sheets.
3) Now do any extra work you want to do on your acrylic. You are either working with a white acrylic, a transparent one, or a transparent acrylic on which you have attached a vinyl as background. You can also use repositionable adhesive spray on the acrylic. Similarly, you can also use transparent vinyl on the acrylic.
Don’t Forget To:
4) Cut the vinyl according to the acrylic size so you can remove the extra vinyl and use it later for another sublimation. You can use glitter with transparent acrylic to give a different attractive look to the final product.
➡ Once this is done, attach the print paper and the acrylic with the image facing the acrylic. Use heat tape to keep them in the same place.
5) Wrap the two attached objects in butcher paper and place them in a heat press or the easy press with another set of butcher paper on both sides. Set the temperature to around 380-400 degrees with light to medium pressure and press it for approximately 60 seconds.
6) Remove the subject from the heat press. Be careful as the butcher paper and subject will be hot. You can use a bit heavy object to cool off the heat by putting it on the subject.
➡ If you are looking to curve or bend your acrylic, this is the right time as the acrylic is soft due to the heat. Use a curved object and press the acrylic on it to give it the cylindrical curve.
7) Once it has cooled off, remove the tape and the paper. Now the paper does stick to the acrylic when pressed with heat. Paper residue and marks are left when you remove the paper. To get rid of this paper stuck to the acrylic, you can use a water sponge to remove it or clean it with water in the sink. A magic eraser is also good to quickly remove the paper.
8) With the paper removed, you will have your sublimated acrylic.
Acrylic sublimation is such an easy and fantastic form of sublimation printing. You can print beautiful prints on acrylic blanks, with the results being clean, sharp, mesmerizing to look at. With sublimation printing, acrylic can be converted into decoration items that you can gift to others, put in your rooms to make your room look even more satisfying. You can even create picture frames with this.
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As G.I. Joe, everyone’s favorite patriotic cartoon, used to tell us, “Knowing is half the battle.” Knowledge is power. And there are at least a dozen more cliches we could throw out to emphasize the importance of furthering one’s understanding of the world around us. This is perhaps never more evident than when talking about medical procedures – even common procedures. Since many of us did not go to medical school, we are not always exactly sure what our physicians are talking about during our checkups. And while most physicians are more than happy to explain these procedures and other industry jargon we may not understand, it is often easier to do a little research yourself. This way you can ask educated questions during your checkup instead of just trying to understand what’s going on.
For instance, when your eye doctor – optometrist or ophthalmologist – tells you they are performing Gonioscopy, do you have any idea what they are talking about?
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Primary Open Angle Glaucoma: With POAG, the most common form of glaucoma, a blockage develops within the eye’s drainage canals. This traps fluid and causes an increase in IOP. Think about a clogged pipe. Everything may look okay on the outside, but there is an issue under the surface, an issue that could cause a lot of problems if not diagnosed and rectified early. And, just like a clogged pipe, there may be no symptoms or no early warning signs. This is why, as we have already said, regular eye exams are so important.
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Under normal circumstances, the angle cannot be seen. Gonioscopy is performed using a special contact lens prism placed on the surface of the eye, after the eye has been numbed using drops. A beam of light is then used to illuminate the angle.
There is no pain typically associated with this exam, and the entire procedure takes only a couple minutes.
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All participating countries send four students to compete, but the entire competition is done on an individual basis. Their ages must be between 16 and 19 years old (inclusive) on 30 June of the year that the Olympiad takes place. All students will compete in a multi-media multiple choice exam, a short-answer exam, and a fieldwork exercise. There is also a poster competition, as well. The students with the top overall scores, factoring in each part of the competition receive medals, and the top performing countries are recognized as well.
Subsequent iGeos will be held in Paris (2022), Bandung, Indonesia (2023), and Dublin (2024).
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For more information on the past 2019 Geography Olympiad in Hong Kong, see: https://www.eduhk.hk/igeo2019/
For more information on the past 2018 Geography Olympiad in Quebec City, Canada, see: http://igeo2018.ulaval.ca/
For more information on the past 2017 Geography Olympiad in Belgrade, Serbia, see: http://igeobelgrade.edu.rs/
For more information on the past 2016 Geography Olympiad in Beijing, China, see: www.igeo2016.org
For more information on the past 2015 Geography Olympiad in Tver, Russia, see: http://igeo2015.com/conf2015/
For more information on the past 2014 Geography Olympiad in Krakow, Poland, see: www.geoolympiad.org/2014/index.shtml
For more information on the past 2013 Geography Olympiad in Kyoto, Japan, see: http://japan-igeo.com/english/
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We provide a one-stop solution for all of your learning needs, starting with comprehending the concepts. Now you can learn with us whenever and wherever you choose. Our app is the go-to solution for students in 10th standard who find maths tough around the country.
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by Northern Arizona Pain Institutes
Pain management is a branch of medicine that applies science to the reduction of pain. It covers a wide spectrum of conditions including neuropathic pain, sciatica, postoperative pain and more.
Pain management is a rapidly growing medical specialty that takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating all kinds of pain. At Northern Arizona Pain Institutes we put heavy emphasis on in-depth diagnostic evaluations with highly integrated physician teams that take therapeutic approaches to care.
While some types of pain come from primary sources such as headaches and others from secondary sources such as surgery, the field of pain management treats all of it as a disease. This allows for the application of science and the latest advances in medicine to relieve your pain. We have many modalities, including medication management, interventional pain techniques (epidural injections, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulators and many more), along with physical therapy and alternative medicine to help reduce pain.
Goals of Pain Management
The goal of pain management is to minimize it, rather than eliminate it. This is because quite often it is not possible to completely do away with it. Our doctors and physicians can give the right tools to manage your pain. Two other goals are to improve function and to increase the quality of life. These three goals go hand-in-hand.
As a first-time patient in a pain management clinic, you might experience the following:
- Diagnostic tests, if necessary, as determined in evaluations
- Referral to a surgeon, if indicated by the tests and evaluations
- Interventional treatments recommended by your physician
- Physical therapy to increase range-of-motion and strength
- Psych evaluations to deal with, anxiety, and/or other issues that may accompany your chronic pain
- Alternative medicine to provide a complement to your other treatments
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How much webserver load can be served from 1m² of sunlight?
Timothy Downs uses a one meter square solar panel to find how much load can be sustained by a webserver powered by the solar energy.
Let’s set up a webserver and power it only from sunlight, plus a battery for night-time. We’ll see how much load we can handle. Our testing setup is:
200-watt solar panel (1.48m by 0.67m,~1 square meter)
12v MPPT to convert solar panel variable voltage to battery fixed voltage
12v 100ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery — 92% efficient
12v to 240v inverter — 92% efficient
An AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS CPU (in a laptop with the screen turned off)
An electricity meter to measure how many watts of power the computer is drawing
A 4.6b year old yellow dwarf as a light source
Based on recent data, spring on the east coast of Australia gives sunshine for 3 full hours of panel capacity daily (after night-time and weather), or 600 watt-hours of energy per day. Divide 600Wh (daily energy available) by 24 (hours in a day), is around 25W of constant power available without depleting the battery. Removing the efficiency losses from battery and inverter, this brings it down to a constant supply of 21W. Our energy budget: 21W
We’re spending 14 watts of our energy budget just to power the idle CPU & RAM. The additional 7 watts we have for our constant energy budget of 21W is already exceeded from one client repeating their request as it drains 26W — so to reduce to utilisation to 21W we need to make a request (300ms of processing), then 500ms pause before making the next request. This gives us 1.2 RPS and averages our consumption at 21 watts.
Doubling the energy budget from 21W to 42W, a load test with 4 simultaneous users achieves a total energy consumption of 42w — and gives 12.48 RPS. By doubling the power consumption, processing goes from ~1 RPS to ~12 RPS. By increasing the utilization rate, it has increased power efficiency by a factor of 6.
Stop breadboarding and soldering – start making immediately! Adafruit’s Circuit Playground is jam-packed with LEDs, sensors, buttons, alligator clip pads and more. Build projects with Circuit Playground in a few minutes with the drag-and-drop MakeCode programming site, learn computer science using the CS Discoveries class on code.org, jump into CircuitPython to learn Python and hardware together, TinyGO, or even use the Arduino IDE. Circuit Playground Express is the newest and best Circuit Playground board, with support for CircuitPython, MakeCode, and Arduino. It has a powerful processor, 10 NeoPixels, mini speaker, InfraRed receive and transmit, two buttons, a switch, 14 alligator clip pads, and lots of sensors: capacitive touch, IR proximity, temperature, light, motion and sound. A whole wide world of electronics and coding is waiting for you, and it fits in the palm of your hand. | <urn:uuid:f94cb17e-ea7a-4ff8-8c63-944748e3b85b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.adafruit.com/2021/11/04/how-much-webserver-load-can-be-served-from-1m%C2%B2-of-sunlight/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.887588 | 668 | 2.859375 | 3 |
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
To take an anchoring position as one of the top departments of the college in making Electronics engineering diploma holders who are ready to face the demands of Industrial developments and national commitment.
To prepare students of the department of electronics engineering for a brilliant Career and to be good entrepreneur along with development of knowledge, skills attitude and teamwork ideal for professional through the designed programme. The Faculty of the department continually seek to enhance their knowledge and give best to students.
The Electronics Engineering Department is successfully running in the institute from year 2006. The department have all the fully equipped practical labs & workshop. all the basic knowledge & skill is developed to students so that they can become a good engineering professional. The department also have highly qualified and experienced faculty so that the students can be given good exposure to industrial and technical knowledge.
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We need a safe and effective vaccine to prevent infections by SARS-CoV-2, and we need it soon. Candidate vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 have been coming out of research laboratories with great speed -- a welcome sign of good things to come. But in our zeal, we need to ensure that large, randomized, placebo-controlled phase III clinical studies are completed before candidate vaccines are released for public use.
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, recently said the agency could consider emergency use authorization (EUA) of a vaccine, which would allow its use outside of a clinical trial. That is a risk I do not think the FDA should take.
While many vaccine candidates are in various phases of clinical development for use against SARS-CoV-2 infection, these must go through large phase III studies that provide critical information regarding safety and efficacy. Releasing a vaccine that is either unsafe or ineffective would be a major setback. And, the sheer investments needed to manufacture and dispense a vaccine are important considerations.
Vaccines for clinical use will need to be manufactured on a large scale, which will require significant investment and regulatory oversight. Once manufactured, the delivery of vaccines to those in need is going to present significant challenges, including some that will be unique to particular vaccine candidates. For example, some products may need to be kept deeply frozen until just before they are used. The infrastructure that will be required to maintain a cold chain throughout transportation will be immense and expensive.
I am not arguing to hold up a vaccine because of cost. Certainly, a safe and effective vaccine will be worth investments in manufacturing, distribution, and oversight. But we cannot afford to build such capacities for products that are either unsafe or ineffective.
Vaccines save lives. A barrier to immunization uptake has been the rise of vaccine hesitancy, based on unfounded concerns of safety (such as the long-debunked role of immunizations in the development of autism spectrum disorders). What we do not need is the release of a vaccine with a lopsided risk-benefit ratio that exacerbates general fear of this vital method of disease prevention. Only through carefully conducted phase III clinical trials can we properly evaluate the risks and benefits of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.
I cannot recall a time in my lifetime when the entire world was more eager for a vaccine to arrive. The triumphant release of vaccines to prevent poliovirus infections predated my arrival on this blue marble, and we are still awaiting an effective vaccine against the human immunodeficiency virus (a goal I hope I live to see achieved).
We need to get this right, lest we cause harm, prolong human suffering from COVID-19, fail to block this pandemic, and potentially lose public confidence in the great power of immunizations to improve the human condition.
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Source: Hinduism Today
With the message that the 21st century belongs to the Hindus, the three-day 11th International Executive Committee Meeting of the World Hindu Federation (WHF) ended on May 4, 1996, on top of the world at Kathmandu, Nepal. After reading a message of goodwill from His Majesty, the King, Nepal's Prime Minister, Bher Bahadur Deuba, inaugurated the meeting of WHF and told the multi-national audience that religious tolerance and communal harmony remain the national character of Nepal. Christian and Muslim conversion concerns dominated the meeting. WHF president Krishna Gopal Tandon noted with satisfaction that reconversion efforts were taking place with greater success in Nepal.
Nepal's State Minister for Land Reforms, Buddhi Man Tamang, (a Buddhist) reported that in the Dhading district he managed to reconvert nearly 7,000 Christians to Buddhism. Dhading has experienced more conversion than other districts in Nepal, particularly in the remote parts. Tamang said he had to apply force to chase Christian missionaries away from the districts. To the same end, he has launched various social service activities to offset the social service-based promulgation campaign of the Christians. Tamang proposed the establishment of a Hindu Training Centre where young boys and girls would be given training to thwart conversion of poor and uneducated people. He reported that missionaries are attempting to create a rift between Hindus and Buddhists. He complained that Non-Governmental Organizations, who are supposed to be doing humanitarian work, are instead helping in the conversion efforts. The number of NGOs has increased from a few hundred before the political change in 1990 to 20,000 today. Billions of rupees are spent by Christian and Muslim missionaries for the conversion of the Nepalese people.
Ashok Singhal, Executive President of World Hindu Federation, India Chapter, and General Secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of India, concurred that the Nepal government should control the flow of money through NGOs if it really wants to preserve its indigenous culture, religion and Hindu identity. | <urn:uuid:91128167-63d2-4ff0-9caf-f03fd71224ee> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hwpi.harvard.edu/pluralismarchive/news/whf-augurs-21st-century-belongs-hindus | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.95355 | 419 | 2.390625 | 2 |
Fennel is a versatile winter vegetable that adapts beautifully to all sorts of preparations, but not everyone knows it. Recently when I served this dish, one of our dinner guests not only had never eaten fennel, he had never even heard of it. But he loved this dish! It made me very happy to make a new fennel convert. If you aren’t yet familiar with fennel you are in for a treat!
I’ve eaten fennel–and cooked it–as long as I can remember: it is a staple on the Italian table and was one of my favorite winter vegetables growing up. Italians prepare fennel any number of ways, but one of my go-to preparations is fennel gratin (in Italian: Finocchi Gratinati), a super-simple side dish that appeals equally to newcomers and to those who have grown up eating fennel.
A cold-weather crop, in California winter is the perfect time to grow fennel or find it in local farmers markets or grocers (I know, 70℉ days may not seem like winter, but the days are short so the plants know what season it is, more or less). On a mid-January visit to our local farmers market in Los Angeles, it was everywhere and in abundance. Fennel can be braised, roasted, pureed in soups and included in pastas. One of the most memorable fennel dishes is the classic Christmastime dish Orange, Fennel, and Black Olive Salad, which uses thin slices of raw fennel for texture as well as flavor.
The preparation below is one of the simplest, most delicious ways to enjoy cooked fennel. It lets the subtle licorice flavor come through and adds a crunch and a bit of saltiness.Print
- 2 large fennel bulbs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or combine with Pecorino Romano cheese)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Lightly oil a baking dish or for easier clean-up, line a baking dish with a piece of parchment paper large enough to keep liquids from leaking onto the baking dish.
- Prepare the fennel by removing the stalks and any discolored or dry outer leaves. Slice each bulb into 6 wedges, with a portion of the root end in each wedge to keep it intact. Trim any brown bits from the root end.
- In a medium bowl, toss the fennel wedges with olive oil, salt and pepper to coat well.
- In a small bowl, mix the cheese(s), breadcrumbs and thyme. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour out the fennel wedges into the prepared baking dish and arrange so the fennel doesn’t overlap. Sprinkle on a layer of the breadcrumb/cheese mixture covering all the fennel pieces.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes or so, until the fennel is nicely browned.
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Perhaps the most challenging problems we face in life are family problems. I could enumerate the kinds of issues, but you already know them. Some families seem to give a wide berth to each member while others are deeply intertwined. Still, under quiet waters, there can be deep currents that pull, push, pummel, and punish individuals or whole families.
The blog is a fascinating, well-written article. I don’t agree with everything Mr. Weiss says, but I do find his article thought provoking. For me, the best take-away from the blog post is a quote from Melody Beattie. Who is Melody Beattie? I don’t know, but I like her quote.
“Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress.” — Melody Beattie
As we we grow in Jesus, let’s be selective shoppers. Let’s add to our lives only things that are pleasing to Jesus; any more or any less will make our lives unnecessarily difficult. I’m sure we have enough challenges without hanging onto things that are beyond our control.
The idea of letting go is pointed out in this familiar passage of Scripture:
Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.“
Just as we do before checking out at our favorite grocery store, it helps if we rummage through the shopping carts of our lives. There may be people we need to let go of, and there may be people we need to add to our lives. Your spirit and mine will thank us for it. (1 Corinthians 2:11) | <urn:uuid:490b351c-4c63-4ee0-9211-04cbd843c617> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rockexcavationservice.org/2019/08/31/letting-go/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.951321 | 464 | 1.539063 | 2 |
ISSC 451 AMU Cyber Espionage Question
The assignment must be a minimum of 1-full page in length with a minimum of 2 outside sources. Please be sure to follow APA guidelines for citing and referencing sources.
Cyber espionage has become common in the last decade. Can you name at least two cyber espionage incidents that occurred in 2020-2021?
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Wild foraging for edible plants is a fascinating activity, as well as a way to add variety and nutrition to your diet. As you learn about the plants in your area, it's important to keep a record of what you find and where you found it. This foraging journal is designed to give you a portable book to record your findings in. There is space for 50 local plants. You will have space to record the botanical name, identifying features, uses, recipes, and more. There is also ample space to either draw a picture of the plant, or paste in a photo. As you spend more time foraging, you will also be building a growing collection of information about your local flora. You will have your own personal foraging field guide.
This product is a downloadable PDF. You will not receive a physical item.
This book is designed to be printed 5.5 by 8.5 inches, just like a half sheet of paper, a perfect size to throw in your bag when you go out to explore. There are two pages on one sheet, so you can just cut the paper in half after printing. | <urn:uuid:171e1ac3-c1d5-4bf0-a195-9015aee03d88> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.torahfamilyliving.com/printables/torah-copywork/My-Foraging-Field-Guide-PDF-printable-p468735414 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.957455 | 229 | 2.171875 | 2 |
You might well have heard of the Man Booker Prize, one of the most famous literary awards in the world. It was created in 1968 by a wealthy private company that dealt, amongst other things, in sugar and rum. Since that time the Booker Prize has truly become a magnet for the rich and famous, not to mention an army of snobbish commentators! The Elysian heights of their contemplations are so far removed from the lives of ordinary people that the Prize might as well be reserved for residents of another planet. Of course, there are numerous other literary awards, most of which need to be submitted via a proactive publisher. But rare is the occasion where an unknown and comparatively disadvantaged author is awarded with a prize.
So we wanted to create an award which, unlike the Bookers of this world, has a clear focus on disadvantaged authors. At the same time, it should aim to recognise and award an outstanding piece of work, inspiring others to explore their creative potential. After much deliberation, we decided to call it:
THE ZOOKER AWARD!
Every book published through Arkbound, and indeed any other publisher, is eligible to enter the Zooker Award. However, its primary focus is on disadvantaged authors. They may be from a poor background, unemployed, disabled, or spent time in prison. They may have faced insurmountable obstacles in getting published that few others have encountered . Disadvantaged, then, can be quite broad, but generally it should encompass a state of extreme hardship, which an author may be struggling to overcome or has already done so.
The second aim of the Zooker Award is to recognise works of wider social value. A book may be entirely fictional, but it can still encourage us to dwell on social and environmental issues of present relevance. If an author inspires us to think about such issues, in a way that could lead to positive changes of mind and behaviour, then clearly they should be rewarded.
Can you sponsor the Zooker Award?
The Zooker Award is currently open to sponsors.
All sponsors will receive recognition and extensive coverage, as well as being able to help disadvantaged authors and reward works of social value.
Currently there is just one prize, amounting to £500.
In the event that there is insufficient sponsorship or entry fees, the Award will be carried over to the next year.
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SAFER SPACES POLICY & READING ROOM
SAFER SPACES POLICY
PLATFORM Centre for Photographic and Digital Art (PLATFORM) began in 1981 as Floating Gallery, a dedicated venue for lens-based art in Winnipeg. We are and always have been located on Treaty 1 territory, ancestral homeland of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.
All people have the right to feel safe in our space; everything from our exhibition openings to our workshops, we are responsible for the safety of our community therein.
For PLATFORM to truly represent any facet of the arts community adequately, it is required of our organization to commit to an on-going practice of antiracism and commitment to maintaining a safer space.
What is a “safer space”?
The terminology of safer space makes note that no space is completely devoid of harm. It acknowledges the responsibility of the staff and board of directors to actively foster a space that addresses harm responsibly and reflexively. It is a fact that racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, fat-phobia, ableism, whorephobia and ageism happen everywhere, but in creating this policy, PLATFORM pledges to do what is necessary to keep people safer.
We recognize that our organization is imperfect, and we are committed to doing the work required to be safer, responsible, accountable to our community.
The creation of this document does not signify its completion; it is a living policy and can be amended at any time to reflect the needs of our community. Feedback and criticism is always welcome, and can be sent to [email protected]
The following behaviour from patrons, exhibiting artists, staff and board members are not welcome at PLATFORM:
- Misogyny in all of its forms: misogynoir, transmisogyny, et al.
These behaviors present themselves in both overt and covert ways, and we believe people when they say they have had harmful experiences. As an organization, it is our responsibility to centre the harmed person(s) feelings and experiences in dealing with damaging or violent behaviour.
PLATFORM is invested in transformative justice. We are interested in assisting those who cause harm in their education and accountability. We may do so through one-on-one conversations, inviting individuals in our bi-annual anti-oppression training sessions, or hiring counsellors or mediators to aid in addressing issues. There is not one single solution that fits every scenario that may arise, and we will address each situation with consideration of this.
How does PLATFORM define harmful behavior?
We define harmful behavior as anything that causes a person(s) distress, crosses personal boundaries, and disrupts the organization’s efforts to maintain a safer environment for all. This includes but is not limited to:
– Non-consensual touching of any kind
– Sexual harassment or catcalling of any kind
– Physical violence of any kind
– Racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, whorephobic, fat-phobic, ageist, xenophobic,or misogynistic comments or artwork of any kind, whether in person or on our online platforms
– Offensive attire, including but not limited to hate symbols or culturally appropriative attire
Who is protected by this policy?
This policy extends to:
- All people employed or volunteering with PLATFORM, including but not limited to staff, board, exhibiting artists, curators, and workshop facilitators
- Members and nonmembers of PLATFORM who are attending a PLATFORM event or workshop
- All visitors during gallery hours
We accept that we are not above our own policies, and the above applies to all staff and board members in equal measure. The above also applies to event partners, our social media platforms, communication, and promotional artwork distributed by the gallery. If an incident occurs online via our social media platforms, it is taken just as seriously as an in-person incident.
How do I make a report and what happens when I make one?
If an incident occurs where staff are present, anyone who experiences said behaviour and feels comfortable notifying us is encouraged to do so. If someone is not comfortable, they may designate someone else to notify us. Alternatively, there will be a labeled box located at our door, where reports and other comments about a patron’s experience can be deposited. This box will be checked and responded to weekly.
At events such as exhibition openings, there will be a designated staff member wearing a button that indicates that they are the Safer Spaces point-of-contact for the event. Upon communicating with said staff member, the harmed person(s) will be guided to a private area to discuss what they need in the moment to feel safer, and what PLATFORM can do to help beyond the initial incident.
Each individual and situation are different, and how incidents are handled is determined on a case-by-case basis. Staff will respond to the individual needs of community members, which could include connecting with other resources if desired.
If necessary, we may cancel exhibitions, curatorships or workshops if an individual working with us causes harm. All people working with PLATFORM are supplied with a contract detailing the expectation to comply with our Safer Spaces policy. Failure to meet this expectation or participate in education/accountability processes may result in ending a working contract with PLATFORM.
If getting in touch via phone or emailing us suits an individual better than approaching staff in public, they are encouraged to do so.
Collin Zipp, Director, he/him (ON LEAVE)
Tayler Buss, Administrative Coordinator, she/her
How does PLATFORM feel about the police?
The police are our absolute last resort in dealing with harm or violence, and will not be called until every last effort to de-escalate a situation has been exhausted. We recognize the harm perpetrated by police and all their permutations: Downtown Watch, Cadets, etc. All staff at PLATFORM have access to a list of police alternatives and crisis lines. Staff are committed to staying informed regarding methods of avoiding police involvement through online education, workshops, and information provided by local groups such as Winnipeg Police Cause Harm, Bar None, and Manitoba Harm Reduction Network.
Accessibility & Washrooms on-site
PLATFORM is a barrier free space located on the first floor of 100 Arthur Street. When accessing 100 Arthur from street level, there are two entrance options. The doors at King and Bannatyne feature a wheelchair lift, while the doors at Arthur and Bannatyne do not. The King and Bannatyne entrance features 9 stairs, while the Arthur and Bannatyne entrance has 10 steps. Both entrances have handrails and automatic door buttons. We are located on the main floor of the building, directly across from the Cinematheque box office. On the main floor there is an elevator that can be used to access all levels of the building.
There are gendered public restrooms with signage on the main floor of the building, down the hall from PLATFORM. These restrooms feature accessible stalls, but no automatic door buttons. There are two gender neutral, single stall restrooms with signage on the second floor. Both stalls have hand rails, but neither have an automatic door button. Our darkrooms are located on the 4th floor, where two single-stall gender neutral restrooms with signage can be accessed with a key (found inside darkrooms). Both stalls have handrails, but neither have automatic door buttons.
The building is located near many public transit routes; the closest bus stops to the building are at King and Bannatyne (#29 bus) or Arthur and McDermot (#17 bus). There are many transit options two blocks east of the building on Main Street as well, including the #16, 18, 20, 31, 32, 35, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 58, and the #1 & 2 Downtown Spirit, which operates as a free shuttle with limited hours.
PLATFORM offers sensory-friendly gallery hours every day from 11am – 12pm, during which time scent, lighting and audio levels will be reduced. Visitors — both members and nonmembers — with access needs aside from scent, light or sound sensitivity are encouraged to communicate their needs, and staff will be as accommodating as possible. | <urn:uuid:226f005b-d8af-4eb8-bed0-887fc8994a9d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://platformgallery.org/contact/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.946914 | 1,790 | 2.1875 | 2 |
FRANKFURT Because the procedure lasts one to two years, however, this will only be clearly noticeable in 2023 and 2024, said Ruesch. “Currently we only have a slight increase.” The specialist publisher Argetra regularly publishes reports on compulsory real estate auctions and evaluates the corresponding dates at all of the almost 500 district courts in Germany.
Researchers at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) had recently warned of more foreclosures. Higher interest rates could hit all those whose fixed interest rates expire in the near future, DIW researcher Markus Grabka recently told Business Insider. “Many people with mortgages are still paying low interest rates because their fixed interest rates, often 10 to 15 years, do not reflect the ECB’s current and future rate hikes,” he explained. However, as soon as the fixed interest rate ended, the repayments would be pushed up noticeably.
Interest rates have skyrocketed over the past few months. The effective interest rate for ten-year financing has recently risen above the 3 percent mark for the first time in more than ten years, as reported by the Frankfurt-based FMH financial consultancy. Because of the high inflation, interest rates on the capital markets are rising. Central banks are under pressure to raise interest rates.
The number of foreclosures in Germany has fallen steadily in recent years. The reasons for this were the good economy for a long time and the low interest rates, which kept the burden of credit for debtors low and drove demand for real estate. According to research by Argetra, a national average of 32 out of 100,000 households were affected by foreclosures last year. The publisher intends to present the report for the first half of the year in July.
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A Coyote in My Neighborhood or Yard
Coyotes are found throughout Illinois—in rural, suburban and highly urban areas. So if you see a coyote resting in or crossing a backyard, golf course, park or field—that is normal coyote behavior. It is also common to see coyotes out during the day. As long as they are given their space, coyotes do not typically pose a threat to people or pets.
For more information about coyotes in urban areas check out the Urban Coyote Project.
Here are some steps to prevent human–coyote conflicts:
- Do not run if a coyote approaches you. Safety procedures for dealing with coyotes are different than those for dealing with an unknown dog. Yell, stand up straight, and wave your arms (the goal is to make yourself appear larger), or throw something at the coyote to make it move away (the goal is to scare it away, not to injure it).
- Teach your kids what to do if they see a coyote. Have them throw their arms up in the air and yell “like a monster” to scare the coyote away.
- Do not leave small pets unattended when they are outside, especially at night. Consider the use of fencing or kennel runs to protect small pets.
- Do not feed coyotes. Property owners should limit the availability of unintentional food sources, such as bird food, pet food, ripe fruit, or trash.
- Comply with local ordinances that require oversight/restraint of pets. Coyotes that are protecting their den or young will vigorously defend the area. Simply walking your dog in another area keeps everyone safe.
- Target the responsible coyote(s) when a pattern of “undesirable” behavior develops. Usually it will be easier to change human and domestic animal use of an area than to capture the coyote(s). Recognize that coyote population reduction (removing some or all of the coyotes in an area) is usually unrealistic and always temporary. Removal of coyotes also requires time, effort, and funding.
- Alert residents of the neighborhood and the local municipality (e.g., police, public safety officer) if, and as soon as, a problem develops with a coyote.
- If removal of a coyote is deemed necessary, hire a nuisance wildlife control operator who is licensed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Coyote removals approved by the IDNR usually involve the use of cage (live) traps or padded foot-hold traps. These animals are humanely euthanized, not relocated. | <urn:uuid:9199ea1a-9e2e-4468-8059-a83ec4db365b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wildlifeillinois.org/sightings/coyote-in-my-neighborhood-or-yard/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.929762 | 542 | 3.0625 | 3 |
A dispatcher truck is a heavy-duty vehicle that’s used by businesses to move goods around. It’s a great choice for businesses that need to move large quantities of freight quickly and efficiently. In this blog post, we’ll show you five cool uses for dispatcher trucks that will help you get the most out of your vehicle. So read on and start using your dispatch truck to its full potential!
What Is a Dispatcher Truck?
A dispatcher truck is a large vehicle that is perfect for cargo transport, warehousing, and delivery services. They come in different shapes and sizes, so it’s important to choose the right one for your business needs. A dispatcher truck is a versatile vehicle that can be used in a variety of industries, so it’s a good investment choice if you’re looking for versatility and cost-effective transportation solutions.
5 Cool Uses for a Dispatch Truck
A dispatch truck can do it all! It’s the ideal location for a photo shoot, video shoot, or just a fun day out. With storage options and an environment that is safe and organized, the truck is the perfect location for any special event. Check out these 5 cool uses for a dispatch truck that will have you wondering how you ever lived without one:
There are endless possibilities when it comes to using a dispatch truck for your business. You can use it for delivering items, moving objects indoors and outdoors, or even as a platform for advertising your business.
In case you’re wondering – the delivery service is one of the most popular uses of trucks in today’s market! So take advantage of this versatile tool and see what kind of results you can achieve.
If you’re the type of businessperson who likes to be in control, a van might not be the best option for you. That’s because vans are big and take up a lot of space. They can also be tricky to manoeuvre, which can make parking difficult.
However, if you’re looking for an efficient way to transport large items or work from home on occasion, a van could be perfect for your needs. Additionally, they often come with built-in offices – making it ideal for small businesses that don’t have the budget or space for an office setup outside the workplace.
Traffic control is a crucial tool that can be used to efficiently move large objects or supplies around in a hurry. A dispatch truck can be used for a variety of purposes such as traffic control and emergency response. It is perfect for events where there are many people and vehicles involved, such as concerts and trade shows. By managing the flow of traffic, it helps keep roads clear and makes transport more efficient overall.
If you’re looking for a unique and creative way to celebrate your special events, then hiring an event truck might just be the perfect solution. With its capabilities of transporting food and drink as well as flowers, cake, etc., it can make all the difference. Plus, having a truck at your disposal makes for terrific photo opportunities – something that will surely capture everyone’s imagination!
There are countless occasions where a truck can come in handy. Whether you need it to transport food or drinks, or to serve as a mobile photo booth, the options are endless! To achieve this, follow dispatch training.
Another great use for trucks is during special events like weddings and bar mitzvahs. Not only can they be used for transportation purposes, but also as an extra set of hands when setting up the venue! And if you’re transporting any large items along with them – tables and chairs being the most common example – a truck will make life much easier for you.
Dispatching trucks are essential for businesses of all sizes, as they play a crucial role in the smooth running of the business. In this blog, we’ve outlined five cool uses for dispatcher trucks that will help you to understand the importance of this truck and how it can benefit your business. So, don’t wait any longer and get your dispatcher truck today! | <urn:uuid:6812ab29-80bb-438e-8210-f21b54454644> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://iutconference.org/dispatcher-truck/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.947464 | 858 | 1.546875 | 2 |
In a recent blog, Our nearest neighbour? , I reported about the discovery of the planet Proxima b, orbiting around a star, “only” 4.22 lightyear away from Earth. In several media it was suggested that within a few decades a spaceship could be launched to reach this planet. A spaceship is science-fiction, but there exists an ambitious plan to send a swarm of space-chips to Proxima b within a few decades. I promised to write a separate blog about this Breakthrough Starshot Here it is.
In 1865 the French novelist Jules Verne wrote De la Terre à la Lune (From the Earth to the Moon), in which he describes how three adventurers travel to the moon in a projectile, shot from the earth by a large cannon. I have read it spellbound when I was a teenager. You can read it online here , it is fascinating (and hilarious too).
Why this introduction? We know now that this method is not used in our space age. We don’t shoot our spacecraft to the moon or other planets, we use rocket propulsion. The Voyager 1 (825 kg) was launched by a Titan-Centaur rocket (600.000 kg). The images show the launch, the Voyager spacecraft and a structure diagram of the rocket. The Centaur is mounted on top of the Titan. A huge amount of fuel is needed to launch a “tiny” payload!
After completing its mission, the Voyager is now leaving our Solar System with a speed of more than 60.000 km/h That is fast but it would still take about 75.000 year to reach Proxima b, if it was going in that direction (which is not the case).
So we can forget about space travel to the stars, using rocket propulsion, at least in the foreseeable future. Is there another option, more in the style of Jules Verne?
Actually there may be one…:-)
One year ago Travis Brashears, a graduate student at the University of Santa Barbara in California, and his supervisor, Philip Lubin, professor of astrophysics and cosmology at the same university, published a paper Directed Energy Interstellar Propulsion of WaferSats in which powerful lasers “shoot” miniature (~ 1 gram only!) electronic chips away from earth in the direction of a nearby star, with a speed approaching the speed of light! Here are the (main) writers , Brashears left and Lubin right.
Does this sound as science fiction? For me it does. But apparently not for these guys.
Sure, light exerts pressure, there are several projects going on, using sunlight propelling a solar sail , a bit similar to the sail of a sailing boat being blown by the wind. One successful project is IKAROS, a solar sail of 196 m2 (!) , launched in 2010 by Japan. Here an artist impression of the sail, with Venus, its destination. The sail is so big. because the thrust of the sunlight is only small.
Next year March the LightSail 2 will be launched. To the left the actual spacecraft, a so-called cubesat. To the right an artist impression of the LightSail in space, with a deployed sail. Notice how small the cubesat is compared to the sail!
These projects are using sunlight. The project of Brashears and Lubin is futuristiic.
- A ground-based laser will be used as a “shotgun” Estimated power needed 100 GW. That is a lot! The Three Gorges Dam in China, the largest power plant in the world, generates 22.5 GW.
- The spacecraft will be a chip with a mass of about 1 gram, with a light sail of ~ 1 m2 . The plan is to prepare about 1000 of these miniature “spacechips” and launch them simultaneously in a mothership, orbiting the earth. From there the starchips will be shot, one after another on a daily basis, during 3 year.
- The laser will give a spacechip in about 10 minutes a speed of 20% of the speed of light. That is fast , 60.000 km/s
- The spacechips will reach Proxima b in about 20 year. Hopefully at least a few of them will have survived the journey.
- They will send back pictures to earth.
- Estimated cost of the project US$ 5-10 billion.
- Proposed launch date about 20-30 years from now.
Here is an artist impression of the launch. Mind you, the spacechip is the tiny dot in the center of the light sail!
Futuristic indeed. The time span of 20-30 year is because much of the technology still has to be developed. Designing a spacecraft on a centimeter-size, gram-scale chip, developing a light sail with a thickness of 1 micron or less, building a 100 GW laser and many more challenges.
Here another artist impression. The plan is to build a so-called “phased” array of smaller lasers, with a combined power of 100 GW. If you use 100 kW lasers ( at the moment the maximum power available), you need a staggering 1 million of them.
I am skeptic, as usual…:-) But not everybody is. Yuri Milner, for example is optimistic. This Russian/American tech entrepreneur and multi-billionaire, started as a physicist and is very interested in the big question “Are we alone in the universe“. In July 2015 he announced, together with the British physicist Stephen Hawking, the Breakthrough Initiatives , a program to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. At that time the program consisted of two parts.
- Breakthrough Listen. Basically a large-scale version of the SETI project. Funded by Milner with US$100 million.
- Breakthrough Message. A prize pool of 1 US$ 1 million for the best (digital) messages that could be sent out into deep space. No concrete plan to actually send these messages, because for example Hawking thinks it might not be advisable to do that. See my blog Anybody Out There?
In April 2016, part 3, Breakthrough Starshot, was announced by Milner and Hawking. Milner and Mark Zuckerberg (FaceBook) will contribute another US$ 100 million to explore the technological feasibility of the program outlined above.
From left to right Yuri Milner (holding a protoype of a spacechip in his hand), Stephen Hawking and “eminence grise” Freeman Dyson, a physicist and cosmologist, now 93 year old. If you are interested in really futuristic ideas, have a look at his Dyson Sphere 🙂
Below is an animation of the process. A few comments may be useful.
- There are 135 lasers in the array. You need at least 1 million.
- The spacechips are launched simultaneously in a container, but released and shot one after another.
- When they reach Proxima b after ~ 20 years, they will pass the planet at full speed (60.000 km/s). So fast that the camera on board can only take a few pictures. Also data will be collected about magnetic fields etc.
- These data will be sent back to earth, using miniature lasers on the spacechip, focused with the help of the light-sail.
- About 4.22 year later, the ground-based laser array will receive these data. Hopefully…:-)
I have been working about two weeks on this blog, reading and collecting as much information as I could find. To be honest, I became more and more skeptic.
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