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The Belarusian regime seeks to preserve critical communication channels with the West
Despite the bellicose rhetoric and provocative actions, the Belarusian regime is not ready for a complete break with the West and seeks to maintain covert communication on security issues.
On August 9th, Aliaksandr Lukashenka hosted a “Big Conversation” with foreign media representatives, propagandists and representatives of loyalist circles. During the event, several statements related to regional security were made as Lukashenka tried to link his removal from power and the threat of a new world war. He stated that dialogue between Minsk and Vilnius had terminated, but communication channels regarding security matters with Poland and the United States remained. The USA is apparently concerned with the non-proliferation of nuclear materials. Lukashenka did not give any detail regarding contacts with Warsaw, but before the event, activists of the Polish national minority of Belarus arrested by the Belarusian regime were released, allegedly due to agreements between the special services of the two countries.
Lukashenka also reiterated that there is no need to expand the Russian military presence in Belarus and that this is also the position of the Kremlin. The publication on August 13th of a cooperation agreement between the KGB of Belarus and the State Security Service of Georgia, providing a wide range of tools for cooperation, came at a peculiar time. Tbilisi pursues a consistent integration policy into the Euro-Atlantic community and deepening security cooperation with the EU, NATO and the United States. However, the agreement was concluded in a different era (August 2016), so the delay in publication is likely because the parties had to carry out domestic preparations before the entry into force of the agreement.
The conclusion is that, despite the bellicose rhetoric, the Belarusian regime seeks to preserve both existing channels of communication with the West and forge new ones, even if indirectly, where security issues are concerned. This is a continuation of Minsk’s long-standing “security arbitrage” tactic, where the Belarusian side seeks to trade a constructive position in the security arena for concessions in other, mostly unrelated, areas.
It should be understood that there is no dialogue in the current situation, merely the preservation of an emergency line of communication to solve specific issues, theoretically avoiding an uncontrollable security crisis, but absolutely not enough to improve the situation. The latter being no longer possible without a fundamental transformation of power in Belarus.
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In the 1950s, Walt Disney began a project of creating an all-encompassing media experience that included movies, a TV show, and a brand-new kind of amusement park. Seventy years later, Mark Zuckerberg announced that the project of total media immersion will continue online. Why stop at roller coasters and cartoons when you can have… an “infinite office”?
All media — from journalism to entertainment to social networks — ask that you give up some degree of control to these storytellers. One of the projects of the WhoWhatWhy media desk was to look at what is being asked, and what is being given in return, for a bigger, better experience. If some of it reads like sci-fi, that’s not surprising: Some of the agents of this new media landscape are building new worlds here on Earth while also taking actual rockets into (almost) space. Local journalists, meanwhile, are still trying to do local journalism even as the very concept of “local” is dissolving into a great sea of fizzing electric bits.
How do we even dress for this future? VR goggles? Space helmet? An “infinite necktie” for an infinite office? The media desk is no style guru, but next year we’ll dig further into what is fashionable, flirty, and possibly dystopian.
Media companies devour one another, but it’s all for entertainment.
“Alexa, plot me a course to Planet Jeff.”
In which we recognize the threat that could finally unite us all.
A local journalism bill in Congress wants to save local journalism so local journalists can do more local journalism. But neither “local” nor “journalism” mean quite the same thing anymore.
Local journalism is being pulled in two directions. Congress is trying to help “journalism” while Big Tech is trying to blow up “local.”
What’s not cool? Privacy.
On music apps, wellness, and the many types of “tech story.”
We’ve got a lot of dumb stuff going on in our heads. There’s an industry that wants to replace it with new sounds. But are they better?
Throughout history, social stresses manifested as strange afflictions, from dancing plagues to fainting spells. But now we may be seeing one that goes from tremors to saber-rattling.
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Aftermath – Evolution
Part 2 of Aftermath of the Adam and Eve Story
by Chan Thomas (1993)
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If ever there were a controversy in the world of science, it is in the subject of evolution. Even the name creates angry reaction in some scientists when it is called The Theory of Evolution.
In each and every field of science, there is a strong standard of procedure known as The Scientific Process. It is the one standard procedure common to all sciences wherein research is necessary to establish a scientific law. These stages constitute a scientific order of procedure utilized to establish that scientific law.
Let’s take a totally unrelated field to that of this book as an example: ESP, or Extra-Sensory Perception. For years scientists evaded this field of research in fear of besmirching their scientific escutcheons. Others took up the cudgel, expending years of effort in experimental research, trying to prove or disprove whether such a phenomenon exists. Not one of them formed a hypothesis to try to lay down how it works, if it works. All they did was to formulate tests to be performed to indicate that the phenomenon did or did not exist. That a hypothesis does not make. Forming a hypothesis is the first step in The Scientific Process.
I put together a hypothesis, formulating how the communication system works, utilizing the known forces of nature, plus a means for testing the hypothesis to determine whether it was valid. It worked in spades. It worked with everyone on whom we tried the test, man, woman, adult and child; and I’m speaking of quantitative testing here, with one hundred percent success in every case.
The Scientific Process requires progressing from hypothesis to theory to law. Having proven my hypothesis, that meant that there now existed a valid theory concerning ESP. The next step to determine whether the theory is a law was to determine the predictability of ESP based on testing the theory as to its predictability. This is an extremely difficult factor to test in the field of human experience, because human events are not immutable. If you feel that an event is going to happen to you which you do not want to happen, you can change circumstances to prevent its happening. Then how could you prove that it would have happened if you had not changed circumstances? If you had not changed circumstances and it did happen, how could you prove that you knew it was going to happen? Predictability was extremely difficult as a test.
I won’t go into the complex details, but we were able to prove predictability under controlled circumstances. That meant that we definitely had a firm law on our hands. I took that law and formulated a course that could be taught; UCLA welcomed my course into their Experimental College, where I taught it to 140 students with extreme success for four quarters. Those 140 students were 140 new students each quarter for four quarters, making it 560 students I had taught. I entered this task with the haunting doubt in my mind as to whether I could teach students how to perform ESP in large groups, even in subgroups doing their own testing in twenty groups of seven each. I was amazed to find that there was no communication interference between groups; each group was independently performing its own communications. It was a further test of predictability, even though I had serious doubts as to whether it would succeed. I had previously taught ESP, only one-on-one. The law was strengthened. By the way, the course was very popular, with along waiting list, I was told by the administrator.
By all scientific measurements, the “Theory of Evolution” is but a rank, raw hypothesis, based on two counts. Let’s look at those counts.
First, it is assumed that evolution of the species is a gradual process of improvement. If so, why do we see as universal the gradual degradation of the species? Why does performance of the pancreas diminish on a percentage basis as the years go by? Why has diabetes become so prevalent in just three to four generations? Why have intelligence levels lowered so markedly; why has the percentage of students not wanting to learn increased so markedly? Why has crime increased and empathy decreased so markedly? Is that improvement? Why has teeth structure so deteriorated in so many places of the world? Why is it that so few have a natural resistance to tooth decay? Why is it that so many have no resistance to tooth decay? The military, in scientific curiosity, established a research program involving those in the military who had absolute resistance to tooth decay. There were not many who qualified to Participate in the program. Why? Nobody knows. Those running the tests and analyses never did find out how and why those who were immune were immune.
Gradual improvement of the species cannot be measured by bone structure alone, combined with assumptions. We’re surrounded by gradual degradation.
The second point is that nowhere do we find any analysis of evolution by mutation. Mutation is a sudden change, usually from one generation to the next, sometimes extensive change sufficient to completely hide the preceding generation; sometimes small enough to allow a reasonable analysis. Let’s look at how this comes about.
During a cataclysm, the turbulence surrounding our planet is sufficient to completely disrupt the high altitudes’ structure which shields the Earth from the deadly cosmic rays.
Very few cosmic rays normally penetrate that shield. During a cataclysm, when the shield is totally broken up, cosmic rays gain complete access to the Earth, bombarding it in plethora. Of the very, very few who survive, some have been struck by cosmic rays; some have not. It is impossible to determine the ratio.
Georges Cuvier was the first to study fossil bones in light of the environment in which they were found. Some were found in one sedimentary strata; some in another; and some in another, and so on and so on. He was also the discoverer of the relative structure of bones of different species, and the definition of an entire skeleton based on comparative anatomy which he himself had discovered and established. What a pioneer! He could be given a piece of a bone, or a tooth, and tell you exactly which species it belonged to.
Cuvier noted that the species found in one strata seemed to be totally wiped out, suddenly, by the deposit of the strata in which they were found, and the next upper strata would contain new species with no antecedents whatsoever. Without realizing it, he had discovered the mutations of species caused by cataclysms. Those species – including humans – which and who had had their gonads bombarded by cosmic rays, had a genetic change wrought in the sperms or eggs they were carrying, and/or in the parent cells in their gonads. Consequently, a random result occurred: their offspring varied randomly in the degree of mutation, but nevertheless mutation was universal in the offspring of parents, one or both of whom had had their eggs and/or sperms bombarded by cosmic rays. The offspring resulting from mutated parent cells was and is totally unpredictable.
If we utilize the modern mathematical science of applied mathematics, it tells us that it is impossible to have upgrading species through mutation. It is equally impossible to have an even crossover in quality from normal parents to mutated offspring. The sure bet is that mutational offspring represent the most sudden degradation of the genes to varying, random degrees.
If we again use applied mathematics, that science tells us that it is utterly impossible that the human being is a result of millions, perhaps billions of years of upgrading evolution from a single cell. It has to be that the human being is a result of a design and resulting productions of two variations of that design: male and female.
You can name any source as the creator of that design and producer of the first models, male and female. If you were to ask me, I could tell you the exact steps which had to be undertaken to produce the living products. I could tell you how the design produced both male and female – a product of sheer genius. Do you know that we are that close to being able to create male and female ourselves? Some day I’ll probably be writing and making speeches about it. Earlier I stated: “nowhere do we find any analysis of evolution by mutation.” This is not exact.
Anthropologists are now finding that certain species of birds are descendants of dinosaurs. If true, it is a startling revelation of the veracity of mutational descendance, as that relationship could not have been through gradual evolution, be it upgrading (which is impossible) or downgrading.
Proof that man (and woman) are the closest we have to the original design after untold thousands of years of cataclysms and mutations is through his abstract functions, plus a few concrete functions. Speech and the capability of learning and maintaining an extensive vocabulary are good examples of concrete functions. Abstract functions include three-dimensional visualization, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, and analytical reasoning. And of course we must include empathy. Even some species of humans are totally lacking in empathy. In any case, humans have unique and more complete brains than any other species.
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Pope St. Clement I is the patron saint of mariners, sailors, marble-workers, stone-cutters, and sick children.
His feast day is celebrated on November 23rd.
We beg you, Master,
be our help and strength.
Save those among us who are oppressed,
have pity on the lowly,
and lift up the fallen.
Heal the sick,
bring back the straying,
and feed the hungry.
Release those in prison,
steady those who falter,
and strengthen the fainthearted.
Let all nations come to know you, the one God,
with your Son Jesus Christ,
and us your people and sheep of your pasture.
Do not keep count of the sins of your servants,
but purify us through the bath of your truth
and direct our steps.
Help us to walk in holiness of heart,
and to do what is good and pleasing in your eyes
and in the eyes of our rulers.
Master, let your face shine on us
to grant us every good in peace,
protect us by your powerful hand,
deliver us from every evil by the might of your arm.
Grant us and all who dwell on this earth
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HP Corvallis MakerSpace grand opening: Tom Carrico on making stellar photographs
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When Tom Carrico clipped on his first HP badge in California in 1979, he could never have guessed that his college internship would turn into a career that would span five decades and last well into the 21st century.
Tom has been making and inventing inside HP for almost half of the company’s existence. He finished up on the HP Corvallis site in Oregon, where he managed cloud-based eOperations. He retired in 2015 to pursue his “wonderful hobby” – astrophotography.
Tom returned to the Corvallis site for the Day 1 grand opening of the MakerSpace. He stepped up onto the soapbox stage to confirm that astrophotography still requires a maker mentality and do-it-yourself determination.
“The first photograph of the night sky was made in 1850 – a 20-minute exposure of the moon – so you would think that by now we would have it down, but there is no ‘complete solution’ out there. No matter how much money you have, you have to make it yourself.”
“To put this together,” he said, holding up a camera longer than his arm, “required parts from 10 manufacturers, 5 different cable types, and 6 power supplies. I had to get a mount from an old guy in Illinois, who is the only one who makes them. He is in his 70s, and his waiting list is three years, so everyone hopes he doesn’t die. Then there is a 6-pin cable that you have to have, but which nobody makes. You can’t even buy it. You have to make it yourself. It is a voyage of discovery just to get everything you need.”
And that’s just the hardware. Tom used 17 pieces of software to assemble star-studded prints that he brought to the Day 1 celebration. “That’s an improvement over the 20 that it used to take.”
Even after he had his telescope assembled and mounted, and all the software installed, capturing the night’s sky was still challenging.
Wanted: automation and apps
“The last and biggest challenge in do-it-yourself astrophotography is that there is no complete automation. Some tasks have been automated, but it still takes a watchful eye to stay efficient and avoid computer induced disasters. One automated program remotely closed an observatory dome without retracting the telescope, so it crushed the telescope. I want complete automation so I don’t ever again have to sit outside on a bitter cold nights with my computer mouse freezing onto the table. I don’t want any part of that any more. I want automation, an application that will allow me to acquire data and process it automatically.”
Despite the challenges, Tom encouraged all the makers at the Grand Opening to mount whatever camera they have onto a tripod, point it at the heavens, and take a long picture.
“You don’t need a lot of specialized equipment to start making astrophotographs. Just take whatever camera you have, go up to the top of Mary’s Peak, and see what you can get.”
Tom encourages interested stargazers to visit their local astronomy club. He is a member of the Heart of the Valley Astronomers (http://www.hvaastronomy.com) in the Willamette Valley. The club meets in Corvallis the second Tuesday of each month at the fire station by Martin Luther King park. If you have any questions, you can email Tom at www.astronomytom.com.
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The Theory of Evolution Is In a Crisis
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“In China we can criticize Darwin, but not the government. In America, you can criticize the government, but not Darwin”. – Jun-Yuan Chen (Paleontologist)
In this groundbreaking book, John Morrison examines the theory of evolution currently being taught in high schools and colleges across the world. This planet was once nothing but liquid and gas but somehow, over billions of years, the countless number of living organisms currently on earth came into existence. This includes humans descending from apes.
Once the currently taught theory is understood, John then proceeds to explain what the textbooks don’t teach which puts the theory of evolution in a new light. Once you’re done reading Evolution’s Final Days, you’ll realize that the theory of evolution could never have happened in the way scientists proclaim, and the many reasons why new theories are not currently being taught. You’ll understand why we need to stand up as a community, and fight for science to be taught as it was intended. And you’ll come to know why the theory of evolution is truly in its final days!
Whether you’re new to the theory of evolution or have your PhD, this book will truly make you question what you have been told, and you’ll be sure to learn new information you may have never knew existed.
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Expand your mind and learn what evolutionists don’t want you to know. Click the “Buy Now” button at the top of the page and start reading Evolution’s Final Days TODAY!
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Coronavirus pandemic has almost caught the whole world in the grip. This Pandemic has caused many deaths and due to this pandemic, people are staying at their houses. This coronavirus is becoming more serious and dangerous day by day and is increasing in number. There are almost 2,653,422 cases of Coronavirus worldwide and has caused 184,336 deaths.
During this pandemic and in this terrible situation, our doctors and medical staff are the front liners and are real-life heroes. All the Doctors, Nurses, Physicians are involved and are making enough efforts to overcome this epidemic and they are the apple of many eyes. Doctors are being admired by a great ratio of people around the world but during these critical situations, we shouldn’t forget the most underrated heroes, “The Cleaning Staff”. They are the most underrated heroes of all the time, they are providing a very neat and clean environment in the hospitals. They are low- wage workers but they have very high importance. They are putting themselves in a situation where a virus can attack them anytime.
The Cleaning Staff are also the front liners like doctors because they are responsible for cleaning, mopping the floor and scrubbing the places which are terribly infected by germs. Many of them are of old age but they are performing their duties with honesty and dignity. They hold the slogan saying “stay home because we can’t”. They are staying away from their families and their beloved ones.
Furthermore, the Cleaning Staff undergoes a very heavy task of holding toxic chemicals. All these workers handle a huge amount of objects. They carry very dangerous and infectious garbage and dirt. But unfortunately, many of them are not provided good protection as well as considerable respect and importance. They are not provided with hand sanitizers, gloves, and other careful medical stuff, which is leading to put their lives at risk. In this time of panic and anxiety, all of these medical and cleaning staff are playing a substantial role and are fighting with this pandemic.
Their hardworking and countless efforts should be encouraged and recognized at a big level that would help boost them with the intention to keep working harder to serve at their extremes. And we should stay at home and be safe.
Many of the countries are not giving them the importance and value what they deserve to get, although, their work is highly appreciable because not everybody has the same guts to do these things, hence, we should applaud and pray for their health as they care for our health. | <urn:uuid:965891f6-5875-44d7-9802-bfd2bcbc37af> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://worldwidestories.com/coronavirus-not-all-the-heroes-wear-labcoat/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.983101 | 524 | 2.03125 | 2 |
I took the opportunity on Tuesday to attend one of the presentations on the draft Digital Content Strategy. One of the things I was particularly pleased to see was the inclusion of a category of content called “informal” content (which I often refer to as “user generated content” – the sort of thing created in blogs, wikis and other forms of social software.) I’d argue that this is an important dimension of a digital content strategy given the emerging discussion about “informal learning” that is taking place in the e-learning world (see recent contributions by Stephen Downes, Juliett White and Tony Karrer for instance)
Not all would agree however. One gentleman at the presentation challenged the presenter by asking “why are we taking this (informal) content seriously?” He contended that such content was untrustworthy, opinionated, and not worth the time and effort to classify or store for the future. Such traditional views of the nature and value of content are bound to inform the way the final document is developed – which is why I guess it is important for those who regard the importance of informal content as a part of the Web2.0 should make a response to the writing group by the due date of 20 December. Response forms, along with copies of the discussion document are available on the Digital Strategy website. | <urn:uuid:eb28e2b8-7044-4c69-b2a1-67285c471463> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://futuremakers.nz/2006/12/06/digial_content_strategy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.959011 | 280 | 1.679688 | 2 |
Two new studies support and inform the use of proton radiation therapy to treat patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common but often fatal type of liver cancer for which there are limited treatment options. One study (Sanford et al.) suggests that proton radiation, compared to traditional photon radiation, can extend overall survival with reduced toxicity. A second study (Hsieh et al.) identifies predictors for reducing liver damage that can result from radiation treatments. Both studies were published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, the flagship scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
“There is hope for patients with liver cancer, with more treatments becoming available in recent years,” said Laura Dawson, MD, President-elect of ASTRO and a professor of radiation oncology at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center in Toronto. “These studies show that protons, like photons, may be used to treat patients with HCC with a high rate of tumor control and a reduced risk of adverse effects.”
HCC is the most common type of liver cancer and a major contributor to cancer deaths worldwide, with more than 700,000 deaths globally attributed to the disease each year. Its incidence is rising, both nationally and around the world.
Treatment options include liver transplants, surgical resection, ablative procedures and radiation therapy – either photon (traditional radiation therapy, which uses x-rays or gamma rays) or proton radiation therapy (which delivers more targeted radiation using positively charged particles at very high speeds). While surgery remains the preferred treatment, donor livers are scarce and many patients are not eligible for surgery due to underlying conditions, such as cirrhosis.
Proton radiation improves overall survival
The first study, from Nina Sanford, MD, and colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital, compared outcomes for patients treated with the traditional photon radiation therapy to those treated with proton therapy.
The study showed proton radiation was associated with better overall survival (median survival 31 months vs. 14 months, [HR, 0.47; P =.0008]) and decreased incidence of non-classic radiation induced liver disease (RILD) (OR, 0.26, P = .03), compared to photon radiation. Locoregional control was high for both treatment arms (93% for protons and 90% for photons) and did not differ between patient groups in this retrospective analysis of 133 patients treated at a single institution.
The authors concluded that the improved overall survival time for those treated with proton radiation therapy could be due to the lower occurrence of post-treatment liver decompensation.
“In the United States, patients with HCC tend to have underlying liver disease, which could both preclude them from surgery and make radiation therapy more challenging as well. So, having a therapy option that is less toxic could potentially help many patients,” said Dr. Sanford, who is an assistant professor of radiation oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
“Proton radiation therapy delivers less radiation dose to normal tissues near the tumor, so for patients with HCC, this would mean less unwanted radiation dose impacting the part of the liver that isn’t being targeted,” she said. “We believe this may lead to lower incidence of liver injury. Because many patients with HCC have underlying liver disease to begin with, it is possible that the lower rates of liver injury in the proton group are what translated to improved survival for those patients.”
The study is the first clinical comparison of protons and photons for patients with HCC, said Dr. Sanford.
Identifying predictors of liver damage
In the past, the role of radiation therapy for patients with HCC has been debatable, because the high doses needed to treat these tumors can result in liver disease (RILD).
A second study, from Cheng-En Hsieh, MD, and colleagues, sought to identify metrics that predict RILD in patients treated with proton therapy. Researchers found that the volume of liver untouched by radiation was more important than the dose of radiation delivered for preventing treatment-related liver disease.
“Our data indicate that if a sufficient volume of the liver is spared, ablative radiation can be safely delivered with a minimal risk of RILD, regardless of dose,” said Dr. Hsieh, a radiation oncologist with joint appointments at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. “This is similar to hepatectomy (liver surgery), where sparing of sufficient liver volume allows a large portion of liver to be safely resected.”
The researchers found RILD could also be predicted by tumor size, liver volume and severity of liver disease prior to treatment.
The importance of patient selection and personalized treatment
Knowing which metrics predict a greater risk for liver damage can help guide radiation oncologists in determining how to balance the benefits and risks of treatment, supporting a personalized treatment strategy, said Dr. Dawson.
“Both studies highlight a need for a personalized radiation therapy for the treatment of liver cancer,” she said. “There is rationale for the use of protons for some patients, but the evidence to date is not sufficient for a general recommendation of protons as a preferred therapy above photon therapy for all HCC patients. Randomized trials, such as the ongoing NRG-GI003 trial, are needed to guide practice and better elucidate which patients may benefit from this treatment.”
While proton therapy may offer advantages, it is both expensive and not easily available to most patients, noted Dr. Dawson and fellow authors in a comment letter published in the Red Journal in response to Dr. Sanford’s study.
“At this juncture, protons remain a costly and limited resource, so further research optimizing patient selection for proton radiotherapy based on clinical factors or tumor biomarkers is needed,” Dr. Sanford agreed.
“The task of balancing risk and benefit, at the core of radiation oncology, has never been more difficult,” wrote the authors of an accompanying editorial. “Radiation oncologists are left with difficult decisions related to patient selection and optimization of radiation therapy, attempting to maximize local control and minimize toxicity in a patient population with underlying liver disease.”
These studies “make valuable contributions to the field of liver radiation therapy” by providing information that can aid radiation oncologists with those decisions, the editorial concludes.
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Written by Kristen Pizzo
So you’re ready to take the plunge into entrepreneurship and set up a cafe business. Starting a cafe is smart move. The market for cafes has been steadily growing largely thanks to espresso-guzzling, avocado toast-eating millennials. Sky-rocketing coffee consumption has helped bolster the growth in the cafe industry, as specialty coffee is the main pillar of the typical cafe menu. Americans aren’t cheap when it comes to their morning pick-me-up: A third of us spend more money on our caffeine habit than we do on investments. The popularity of cafes isn’t just about the coffee and light bites they offer. Cafes have become a hub for the ever-growing remote or “digital nomad” workforce. Millennials are always scoping out the next best cozy, Instagrammable space where they can set up a laptop, sip a latte, and get down to business.
But how do you set up a cafe business that will become the new neighborhood favorite? Here are the steps to setting up a cafe business:
- First, you have to develop your concept. What kinds of foods do you want to serve? Where will you source your coffee from? What vibe do you want to give off? How will you differentiate your cafe from the competition?
- Next, you must scope out a strategic location. Cafes do well in walkable areas surrounded by retail shops.
- Once you have ideas for your cafe location and some estimates of rent costs, you have to think about how you will fund your cafe. Will you take out a small business loan, apply for grants, or seek help from family and friends?
- After you have locked down some funding, you can begin to look into applying for the necessary health permits and register your business.
- While working out the paperwork, you can begin to design the layout of your cafe, order furniture and equipment, start posting job ads so that you can hire staff, and develop a marketing plan.
As you can see, there are several steps to setting up a cafe business, and no entrepreneur’s journey will look the same. While some business owners prefer to start by writing a business plan, others want to dive right in. When it comes to planning for your cafe (or any business, really), there is such a thing as over planning. For a happy medium, you might consider filling out a business model canvas to help you organize your ideas in a simplified way.
Because of the exploding market, a key part of your planning should be discovering your unique value proposition. Will you be offering extensive options for those with dietary restrictions? Perhaps you’ll be an all-vegan or all gluten-free (or both) establishment. Maybe you can position your cafe as an eco-friendly business or donate proceeds to a specific cause. Or, to cater to the growing number of remote employees, you could design your cafe to offer amenities like expansive workspace, outlets, free Wi-Fi, and the option to reserve desk space.
Once you have your basic concept mapped out, you can dive into the nitty gritty logistics. Below, we will go into detail about how to set up your cafe business.
Developing Your Menu
Once you have figured out the types of menu offerings you would like your cafe to sell, you must begin testing recipes. Invite your friends and family over for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Seek unbiased opinions from co-workers and people you can count on to give constructive feedback. Consider where you will source your food from. Are there local farmers you can work with to get produce? A local wholesale bakery that can supply the bread? If you can market your cafe as a farm-to-table style place, you’ll win over the hipster crowd. Be sure to have vegetarian and gluten-free options so that you don’t exclude valuable customers. Study what other cafes are offering and try to be unique while still offering familiar staple dishes customers expect from cafes such as sandwiches, soups, salads, and smoothies.
Creating a Coffee Menu
The coffee landscape is quite competitive, but if you keep up with the trends, you will have a leg up on the local competition. Not having dairy-free milk alternatives is no longer an option. While almond milk is still the reigning nut milk queen, it’s important to note that oat milk is rising in popularity, with more and more coffee drinkers seeking oat milk lattes. Flat white, cortado, and cold brew are also becoming increasingly popular menu items, and not all coffee shops and cafes offer them. Add-ons, such as syrups, are also must-haves, as the average American requests at least two add-on items in their coffee order.
Consider offering a list of creative flavor combinations with unique names that customers can select to help give your cafe personality and differentiate your cafe from others that simply list the flavor selections.
The coffee menu itself will require extensive research into suppliers. The coffee beans you choose will make or break your beverages. Consider supporting local roasters by sourcing beans from them. For syrups, look to major suppliers like Le Monin and Torani. For your milk alternatives, Pacific Foods offers a line of barista-style plant-based milks.
Additionally, you may want to offer whipped cream as a topping. Artisanal coffee shops don’t usually offer it, but Starbucks-regulars will expect it on certain drinks like specialty lattes. The California-based chain Peet’s Coffee has even gone the extra mile and began offering non-dairy coconut whipped cream, so if you want to stand out, you may want to consider doing the same.
The standard sizes of coffee drinks are usually 12 oz, 16 oz, and 24 oz, in some cases (a few shops also offer 32 oz drinks). However, you can keep it simple and stick to 12 oz and 16 oz options.
When pricing your coffee drinks, keep in mind that the average latte costs $4.16, and most coffee shops usually charge at least 50 cents for dairy alternatives. Iced drinks typically cost more than hot drinks. You may also want to charge extra for each flavor shot.
Picking a Strategic Location
Sites like Loopnet, 42Floors, and CityFeet can help you find available restaurant spaces to rent or lease in your city. Average restaurant rent costs are around $5,000 a month. However, cafes do not require as much space as most other restaurants, so you can probably safely expect to pay less than that. Ideal locations will be surrounded by non-competing businesses like retail stores and in attractive areas rather than strip malls that are off the beaten path.
There are a myriad of ways to fund your cafe business: grants, generous family member contributions, your own savings, crowdfunding, and occasionally, investors; however, most only want to work with entrepreneurs who plan to start a chain. If you are already testing your cafe menu recipes and have the opportunity to rent a commercial kitchen, you may consider starting a small-scale catering business to help fund your brick-and-mortar cafe. That way, you will already have a loyal customer base when you open your cafe.
Indiegogo and Kickstarter are popular crowdfunding platforms for new businesses of all types, but FoodStart is a restaurant-specific crowdfunding site. When you raise money through crowdfunding, you will be expected to offer rewards of some kind to your supporters. Possible options are coupons, exclusive access to a soft opening, a first-coffee-drink-free card, and swag like mugs or tumblers with your cafe logo.
Sometimes the popularity of a cafe depends highly on its Instgrammability. As a new cafe owner, you cannot afford to have a bland or unappealing space. Come up with an aesthetic theme, seek professional design help if necessary, and make your cafe a place everyone wants to feature on their feed. Curate art from local artists so that your space is unique. Put thought into every aspect; the lighting, furniture, wall colors, menu display, and even the music you choose to play are all important when it comes to designing an experience for your customers. For inspiration, look to Pinterest. Start a board to keep your ideas organized. Look to sites like WayFair, which offers business discounts on furniture. Get feedback on your interior design from tasteful people whose opinions you trust.
Once you have an opening date in mind, begin searching for employees by posting job ads to sites like Indeed Nosh.com, and goodfoodjobs.com. If your baristas are not coming into your cafe with experience, you can outsource training if necessary using companies like Bellisimo Coffee Advisors.
Now that everything is set up, you’ll need to make sure you’ll have customers. Begin creating and posting to social media accounts well before the grand opening. Reach out to local news outlets by sending press releases about your opening. Get in touch with local food bloggers and offer free food and coffee in exchange for them coming in and covering your cafe with a photoshoot and blog post before the opening date. To build a following, find the most popular local food spots in your area and “like” photos people have posted of those places. Engage with local foodies who post about similar establishments to try to generate interest in your cafe. If you cannot personally dedicate adequate time to social media marketing, consider hiring a freelancer on Upwork to help you manage your cafe’s online presence. While it is an added expense, in 2019 you cannot afford to not have a strong social media presence. Many of your potential customers will find you through photos posted on Instagram.
You’ll also need to hire a website developer to create your cafe website. It will need to include basic information such as your menu and location, and it must be optimized to show up towards the top of the Google search results list when potential customers are looking for cafes in your local area. You can help improve website traffic by also starting a blog, where you can post about your menu offerings, your “how we started” story, any events such as open mics that you might host, and you can even spotlight regular customers with profiles listing their go-to menu items to help create the sense that your cafe is a place where the local community comes together.
On top of a Facebook and Instagram account, you should also create a Google My Business and Yelp page. You will need to have someone dedicated to responding to reviews on Yelp to help maintain your cafe’s image and establish a good relationship with your customers.
You can also consider including community donations as a part of your marketing mix. Make it known on your website that you can offer in-kind or gift card donations to local schools and nonprofits. Donating is good PR and a cheap form of marketing.
- With more and more consumers, cities and businesses rejecting plastic straws, it’s important to have the environment in mind when sourcing supplies for your cafe. Consider Hay straws and biodegradable plastic cups, cutlery, and to-go boxes, and use reusable dishware when possible. Ask customers “For here or to-go?” even if they are just ordering coffee, so that you can save plastic cups whenever possible. Offer customers incentives for bringing reusable coffee cups. For example, Starbucks offers a 10-cent discount, but you could offer points towards free coffee by using a punch card system or other rewards programs like FiveStar.
- Consider partnering with a local food pantry or soup kitchen to be sure no leftovers are ever wasted. You can also use apps like OLIO to find takers for leftover food.
- More and more cafes are branding themselves as dog-friendly, so allowing four-legged friends in your establishment is definitely something you may want to consider.
- Establish your cafe as a community gathering place by hosting open mic nights for local musicians, poets, and comedians.
- Consider offering catering services. This will help get the word out about your cafe and provides an additional revenue stream.
Depending on the size of your space, the number of menu items you want to offer, and where you are located, the overall startup costs for your cafe will vary greatly. However, this blog offers a helpful chart of cost estimates, listing everything from average espresso machine costs to average employees salaries. The overall cost estimates are between $60,000 and $200,000. That’s a huge range, but once you have a clear idea of your cafe concept, you should be able to come up with an informed, accurate estimate.
What licenses and permits do you need to open a cafe?
The Small Business Administration offers a helpful guide to registering your cafe business. Along with registering your cafe, you will also need various permits. Contact your local health department to begin the process. For a comprehensive guide to all of the permits and licenses you will need, read this blog.
Setting up a cafe business takes time, careful planning, and yes, a lot of money. But if you really believe in your cafe concept and are confident that you can offer unique, quality food and beverages in an appealing atmosphere, you can bring your cafe business dream to life.
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A Processor is a mobile machine consisting of a power plant, operator enclosure and a maneuverable articulating arm onto which a processing head is attached. This machine often follows a feller buncher and picks up one tree at a time from the tree pile or bunch. The tree is pulled by rollers through a clamp which removes all branches; then a saw in the processing head cuts off the top of the tree. The machine then pulls the delimbed tree through the processing head, stops at the desired length and cuts off the log, then repeats the process until the tree and other trees in the pile or bunch are processed into a pile of delimbed, cut-to-length logs. The processor then moves to another pile of felled trees and repeats the process, leaving behind small groups of processed logs.
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Part 1: Principal Findings
Coming out of the 2004 election, the American political landscape decidedly favored the Republican Party. The GOP had extensive appeal among a disparate group of voters in the middle of the electorate, drew extraordinary loyalty from its own varied constituencies, and made some inroads among conservative Democrats. These advantages outweighed continued nationwide parity in party affiliation. Looking forward, however, there is no assurance that Republicans will be able to consolidate and build upon these advantages.
Republicans have neither gained nor lost in party identification in 2005. Moreover, divisions within the Republican coalition over economic and domestic issues may loom larger in the future, given the increasing salience of these matters. The Democratic party faces its own formidable challenges, despite the fact that the public sides with them on many key values and policy questions. Their constituencies are more diverse and, while united in opposition to President Bush, the Democrats are fractured by differences over social and personal values.
These are among the conclusions of Pew’s political typology study, which sorts voters into homogeneous groups based on values, political beliefs, and party affiliation. The current study is based on two public opinion surveys a nationwide poll of 2,000 interviews conducted Dec. 1-16, 2004, and a subsequent re-interview of 1,090 respondents conducted March 17-27 of this year. This is the fourth such typology created by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press since 1987. Many of the groups identified in the current surveys are similar to those in past typologies, reflecting the continuing importance of a number of key beliefs and values. These themes endure despite the consequential events of the past four years especially the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the war in Iraq.
But clearly, those events and the overall importance of national security issues have a major impact on the typology. Foreign affairs assertiveness now almost completely distinguishes Republican-oriented voters from Democratic-oriented voters; this was a relatively minor factor in past typologies. In contrast, attitudes relating to religion and social issues are not nearly as important in determining party affiliation. Still, these issues do underscore differences within parties, especially among the Democrats. While Republican-inclined voters range from the religious to the very religious, the Democratic Party is much more divided in terms of religious and cultural values. Its core constituents include both seculars and the highly religious.
The value gaps for the GOP are, perhaps surprisingly, greatest with respect to the role of government. The Republicans’ bigger tent now includes more lower-income voters than it once did, and many of these voters favor an activist government to help working class people. Government regulation to protect the environment is an issue with particular potential to divide Republicans. On this issue, wide divisions exist both within the GOP and among right-of-center voters more generally.
Yet Republicans also have much in common beyond their overwhelming support for a muscular foreign policy and broad agreement on social issues. Voters inclined toward the Republican Party are distinguished from Democrats by their personal optimism and belief in the power of the individual. While some voting blocs on the right are as financially stressed as poorer Democrats, Republicans in this situation tend to be more hopeful and positive in their outlook than their more fatalistic counterparts in the Democratic Party.
National security attitudes also generally unite the Democrats. Beyond their staunch opposition to the war in Iraq, Democrats overwhelmingly believe that effective diplomacy, rather than military strength, should serve as the basis for U.S. security policy. At home, Democrats remain committed to a strong social safety net and are joined in opposition to most domestic policy proposals from the Bush administration, from tougher bankruptcy laws to private accounts in Social Security.
The typology study’s finding of significant cleavages within parties not only runs counter to the widespread impression of a nation increasingly divided into two unified camps, but also raises questions about political alignments in the future. In particular, the study suggests that if the political agenda turns away from issues of defense and security, prospects for party unity could weaken significantly. As the following chapters detail, numerous opportunities exist for building coalitions across party lines on many issues currently facing the nation coalitions that, in many cases, include some strange political bedfellows. Overall, there are many more shades to the American political landscape than just the red and blue dividing the Electoral College maps last Nov. 2.
The Political Middle
In some ways, the biggest difference between the latest Pew Research Center typology and those in the Clinton era concerns the groups in the middle of the political spectrum. During the 1990s, the typology groups in the center were not particularly partisan, but today they lean decidedly to the GOP.
The middle groups include Upbeats, relatively moderate voters who have positive views of their financial situation, government performance, business, and the state of the nation in general. They are generally well-educated and fairly engaged in political news. While most Upbeats do not formally identify with either political party, they voted for Bush by more than four-to-one last November.
A second, very different group of centrist voters, the Disaffecteds, is much less affluent and educated than the Upbeats. Consequently, they have a distinctly different outlook on life and political matters. They are deeply cynical about government and unsatisfied with their financial situation. Even so, Disaffecteds lean toward the Republican Party and, though many did not vote in the presidential election, most of those who did supported Bush’s reelection.
In effect, Republicans have succeeded in attracting two types of swing voters who could not be more different. The common threads are a highly favorable opinion of President Bush personally and support for an aggressive military stance against potential enemies of the U.S.
A third group in the center, Bystanders, largely consign themselves to the political sidelines. This category of mostly young people, few of whom voted in 2004, has been included in all four of the Center’s political typologies.
The Republican Party’s current advantage with the center makes up for the fact that the GOP-oriented groups, when taken together, account for only 29% of the public. By contrast, the three Democratic groups constitute 41% of the public. But the imbalance shifts to the GOP’s favor when the inclinations of the two major groups in the center are taken into account many of whom lean Republican and most of whom voted for George W. Bush.
The three GOP groups are highly diverse, and this is reflected in their values. The staunchly conservative Enterprisers have perhaps the most consistent ideological profile of any group in the typology. They are highly patriotic and strongly pro-business, oppose social welfare and overwhelmingly support an assertive foreign policy. This group is largely white, well-educated, affluent and male more than three-quarters are men.
While Enterprisers are a bit less religious than the other GOP groups, they are socially conservative in most respects. Two other groups on the right are both highly religious and very conservative on moral issues. Social Conservatives agree with Enterprisers on most issues, but they tend to be critical of business and supportive of government regulation to protect the public good and the environment. They also express deep concerns about the growing number of immigrants in America. This largely female group includes many white evangelical Christians, and nearly half of Social Conservatives live in the South.
Pro-Government Conservatives also are broadly religious and socially conservative, but they deviate from the party line in their backing for government involvement in a wide range of policy areas, such as government regulation and more generous assistance to the poor. This relatively young, predominantly female group is under substantial financial pressure, but most feel it is within their power to get ahead. This group also is highly concentrated in the South, and, of the three core Republican groups, had the lowest turnout in the 2004 election.
Clearly, there is more than one kind of conservative. The Republican groups find common ground on cultural values, but opinions on the role of government, a defining feature of conservative philosophy for decades, are now among the most divisive for the GOP.
At the other end of the political spectrum, Liberals have swelled to become the largest voting bloc in the typology. Liberals are opponents of an assertive foreign policy, strong supporters of environmental protection, and solid backers of government assistance to the poor.
This affluent, well-educated, highly secular group is consistently liberal on social issues, ranging from freedom of expression to abortion. In contrast, Conservative Democrats are quite religious, socially conservative and take more moderate positions on several key foreign policy questions. The group is older, and includes many blacks and Hispanics; of all the core Democratic groups, it has strongest sense of personal empowerment.
Disadvantaged Democrats also include many minority voters, and they are the least financially secure voting bloc. Members of this heavily female, poorly educated group are highly pessimistic about their opportunities in life, and also very mistrustful of both business and government. Nonetheless, they support government programs to help the needy.
While the Republican Party is divided over government’s role, the Democrats are divided by social and personal values. Most Liberals live in a world apart from Disadvantaged Democrats and Conservative Democrats.
Other Major Findings
- For the most part, opinions about the use of force are what divides Democratic-oriented groups from the Republican groups. On other foreign policy issues, even contentious questions about working with allies, the partisan pattern is not as clear.
- Environmental protection now stands out as a major divide within the GOP’s coalition. While a narrow majority of Enterprisers believe the country has gone too far in its efforts to protect the environment, most others on the GOP side disagree.
- Poorer Republicans and Democrats have strikingly different outlooks on their lives and possibilities. Pro-Government Conservatives are optimistic and positive; Disadvantaged Democrats are pessimistic and cynical.
- Immigration divides both parties. Liberals overwhelmingly believe immigrants strengthen American society, and most Enterprisers agree. Majorities of other groups in both parties say immigrants threaten traditional American customs and values.
- The Republican Party is doing a better job of standing up for its core issues than is the Democratic Party, according to their respective constituents. Liberals are particularly negative about the performance of the Democratic Party.
- A plurality of the public wants Bush to select a nominee who will keep the Supreme Court about the same as it is now. Only among Enterprisers and Social Conservatives is there substantial support for a more conservative course.
- Stem cell research deeply divides the GOP. Majorities in all three Democratic groups, and the three independent groups, favor such research. Republican groups, to varying degrees, are divided.
- Enterprisers take conservative positions on most religious and cultural issues but are less intense in their beliefs than are other GOP groups. They are more libertarian than other Republican-oriented groups.
- George W. Bush has the broadest personal appeal of any national political figure among the main independent groups, the Upbeats and Disaffecteds.
- Rudy Giuliani is widely popular with Republican groups but also has a favorable rating among majorities in both independent groups, and is viewed positively by roughly half of Conservative Democrats and Liberals.
- Bill and Hillary Clinton’s favorable ratings have risen among the public, and both earn relatively high ratings from the GOP’s Pro-Government Conservatives.
- Liberals stand far apart from the rest of the electorate in their strong support for gay marriage, and in opposing the public display of the Ten Commandments in government buildings.
- Enterprisers stand alone on key economic issues. Majorities in every other group except Enterprisers support a government guarantee of universal health insurance. Enterprisers also are the only group in which less than a majority supports increasing the minimum wage.
- Private investment accounts in Social Security draw mixed reviews. Support for Bush’s plan has faded not just among Democrats, but also independents. Disaffecteds are now evenly split over the proposal; in December, they favored it by almost a two-to-one margin.
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Here is the Home Learning Project for Week Beginning 6th April. This week’s theme is: Animals. Mr Varley has created lots of fun activities for you to have a go at completing! Home Learning Project Animals Year 5 06.04.20
This week’s Home Learning project (WB 08.06.20) links to the theme: Nature. Have a go at as many activities as you can! From this week forward there will be some additional slides with some more specific activities for each day. We hope you enjoy doing them at home!Home Learning Project Nature Year 5 08.06.20
Food Glorious Food! This week’s theme focuses on something we all love – food! There are some fun and exciting acitivites to do…and some tasty ones too! We hope you enjoy it. Home Learning Project Year 5 Food 15.6.20
This week (22.06.20) we are focusing on the theme of explorers. What is an explorer? Where did they explore? What did they find? Can we be explorers too? Home Learning Project Explorers Year 5 22.06.20
Here is the Home Learning Project for Week Beginning 29th June. This week’s theme is: Weather. How appropriate given all the sunshine and storms we have been experiencing! Home Learning Project Weather Year 5 29.06.2020
This week (wb 13.07.2020) we are travelling through time. Where will you end up? Have a look back at the year that has passed, delve further into history, or maybe adventure into your future. Home Learning Project Time Travel Year 5 13.07.2020
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Meet the Valedictorian: A High School Success Story
Sean Cooney was the Valedictorian of his 2011 graduating class at Colorado Virtual Academy. Being the valedictorian is no easy feat, and we wanted to hear more about what it took to get there, and where he is now. Here is his high school success story:
I am currently residing in Boulder, Colorado; taking a semester off from school.
This is where I am now. How online schooling has helped me along the way is a much more complex question, but it can be answered in one word: responsibility.
When I began attending high school through Colorado Virtual Academy back in 2007 I didn’t know much about doing things because I knew that they needed to be done. Up until that point I honestly didn’t take school very seriously. I always did well, but I also never found a reason to try. Most things came so easily to me that if I found myself learning something I didn’t enjoy I knew as long as I just held out for a few days the subject would change and I would go back to understanding.
As you may imagine, by the time I started my freshman year at COVA I had a couple of knowledge gaps; but I soon realized that excelling in high school is far different than excelling in elementary or middle school. The grades matter, the work matters, and most importantly, having a strong foundation of education is better than immediately understanding things and giving up when I don’t.
This was my struggle through high school. Looking back I can see that developing study habits, learning to understand things that I’d never bothered looking up, and learning how to take criticism were my goals in high school. I still struggle with all of them. This doesn’t mean though, that I haven’t made exceptional progress in achieving these goals.
In an online environment, high school functions differently than in a brick and mortar setting. Essentially, the fat is cut away leaving the meat of the experience. Online high school isn’t about cliques, or what table you’re going to sit at in the lunch room. It’s about the education, and by cutting out distractions from others all that you are left with, as an online high school student, are the distractions that you bring with you.
I battled this every day in high school. Sitting in front of a computer it is a lot easier to lose myself in a movie, or a video game, or spend hours getting lost in Wikipedia learning about the most amazing things, but none of which will help me pass my next test. This is why responsibility is the most important tool that has helped me get to where I am today.
Responsibility is defined as “a position of being in charge of something”. It’s strange to think of this as being the most important thing that I learned over the course of my high school career, but it became the most useful tool when I began college at CU Boulder. When I arrived at college I didn’t know what to expect, but I assumed it would be difficult and full of distractions. My major is astrophysics and I was correct. Not only the rigorous course work, but the stigma of college living and dorm life can definitely stand in the way of education. Back in 2011 and 2012 when I was living in the dorms on campus I absolutely allowed my distractions to get the better of me, but with each semester it became easier to prioritize the distractions and push them to the side so that I could focus on the things that really matter, like my course work, job, and extracurricular activities.
However, I am currently taking some time off from school because I felt that I couldn’t handle the course work, and the job, and the extracurricular activities, on top of quite a bit of “life” that was occurring at the time. The responsibility that I developed from my online high school helped me to make this decision. My grades were dropping, my relationships were dissolving, and it felt like no matter where I turned, the ground would just keep falling away. Eventually I backed myself into a corner because I was afraid of trying again, and failing again. Looking back, I don’t know if I made the right decision, taking time off from school. I do know this though, the only thing looking back is good for is to revisit your own actions and their consequences. The best I can hope to do is make different decisions and keep taking steps, even when there isn’t any ground to stand on. Stagnation is the absolute worst.
The air of responsibility that I gained from attending Colorado Virtual Academy allowed me to position myself to take charge of my own life. To realize that sometimes you have to struggle to succeed. To know that my education, my life and the decisions that make it up, are all my own responsibility, no one else’s.
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Brittany Marklin is a contributing writer for Learning Liftoff and a community manager for K12. She coordinates all K12 student contests and connects with families who pursue online education. She attended George Mason University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, with a minor in tourism and events management. Brittany spent her first five years at K12 on the social media team where she aided with content and strategy for multiple channels, and helped construct K12’s user-generated content site, “What’s Your Story?” When she’s not working, Brittany loves spending time with her husband and daughter in North Carolina. | <urn:uuid:31bb433f-c8cb-4a17-8134-66a2563488c5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.learningliftoff.com/meet-the-valedictorian-a-high-school-success-story | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.980367 | 1,174 | 1.617188 | 2 |
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Poetry International London
focused on Palestine and the Middle East, hosting poets from around the world on the theme of imagining peace.
At the Festival for the first time was Ramsey Nasr, Poet Laureate of the Netherlands (Dichter des Vaderlands), celebrating his first book in English translation that was published by Banipal Books – Heavenly Life – Selected Poems – to coincide with the Festival's performances.
Ramsey Nasr signs books after his reading
He joined Jasmine Donahaye, Adam Foulds and Nathalie Handal at readings on Saturday evening, and afterwards signed numerous copies of his book.
Among the Arab poets at Poetry International were some from the US whose works were included in Banipal 38 –Arab American Authors: Elmaz Abinader, Fady Joudah and Liza Suhair Majaj. | <urn:uuid:0e0160c8-5324-4c9e-95a8-cf5f0f9086d3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.banipal.co.uk/events/71/6-november-2010/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.962394 | 190 | 1.523438 | 2 |
Mrs E. Neville Jackson’s Scrapbook
Preparatory scrapbook for Book of Toys
Fully bound in black cloth
BINDING had structural stress due to large amounts of inserted material. The front board was damaged and detached from spine and sewing supports. The remaining spine was split from the front board and worn at head and tail. The first section was loose.
TEXTBLOCK paper had some tears and edge damage on first pages. Four pages had been torn out leaving stubbs remaining. The pastedown was detached along with the board, leaving an outside hook at the back of first section.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Large amounts of inserted newspaper cuttings were protruding from the textblock causing discolouration and edge damage.
- Cleaned throughout with chemical sponge and loose material was removed and documented.
- Spine was lifted allowing reattachment of the loose first section by sewing to the spine.
- The texblock and inserted material were humidified where necessary and repaired using toned tissue.
- Areas of loss were infilled with a sympathetic western paper and supported with a Japanese tissue.
- An article was removed and re-adhered using a hinge, as to remain in its original state would have meant later damage to the article and book.
- Loose endpapers were given an outside hook and attached by pulling through the sewing supports and adhering to the spine.
- Spine lined with Usumino tissue.
- Front board was attached with Usumino tissue and lined up against the foredge to provide protection to the textblock.
- Exposed spine area was covered in tissue toned with acrylic paints.
- Hinge repair to inside of boards to support attachments.
- Four-flap folder created to support loose inserted material
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Sustainable development goals are booming in all sectors, but especially in the packaging world. Desperate to remedy years and years of improper use of plastic, many companies are changing some habits to make their products look more ecological and natural.
We can find several examples in a supermarket that demonstrate the involvement of multinationals, trying to empathize with our planet. One of them is Don Simón, who has changed their packaging material by totally recyclable and natural cardboard.
But Thailand and Vietnam are one step ahead. While we still wrap our fruits or vegetables with plastics and meshes, the Asian continent has devised a plan to avoid certain unnecessary waste: They wrap their products with banana leaves.
This solution has revolutionized social networks, which marvel the society with the simplicity of the material. Its size is ideal for wrapping food, because they have an elongated shape. In addition, they can be folded and handled comfortably. These leaves can be found in tropical areas during all times of the year, so their use would also be economical. In short, they are natural, resistant and organic; the perfect substitute for plastic in many situations.
It’s not the first time that this material has a gastronomic practice, since in India it has been present much earlier. It’s traditionally used as a plate and even as a method of steaming. Also, in Mexico they use them to wrap tamales. These leaves permeate hot foods with the vitamins of the banana, being beneficial for you and for the planet at the same time.
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Language / Nepal
Story by Ben Mussett, Hina Imam, Braela Kwan and Alison St. Pierre
What is lost when a language disappears? For Indigenous communities it means traditional knowledge, culture, rituals and history can disappear. According to UNESCO, it’s estimated that more than a third of Nepal's 131 languages are at risk of extinction. In most schools, Nepalese children learn Nepali and English. But there is a push from communities to get some of the country’s Indigenous languages taught in classrooms.
The Global Reporting Program travelled to Nepal in December 2019 to speak with the parents, educators, and advocates fighting for Indigenous languages to be part of local curriculums. This summer, the team followed up to find out how families were navigating school during COVID-19 lockdowns and discovered that there had been some surprising developments for Indigenous language learners. Our story begins at a cultural festival in Kathmandu’s Om Bahal neighbourhood. | <urn:uuid:a5edb24e-82d6-4c4b-a108-03e29d12efe0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://globalreportingprogram.org/beyond-school/nepal/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.954532 | 199 | 3.125 | 3 |
Adam Millar established a distillery at 10 – 13 Thomas Street in the 1840s – one of the plethora of distilleries and brewhouses which operated in The Liberties in the 19th century, the heyday of the industry.
Quite how Mr Millar held his nerve against the giant Roe Distillery across the street can only be imagined, but Adam Millar & Co prospered sufficiently to build a handsome distillery building in the late 1890s.
Built between 1894 and 1900, the granite and brick building with a distinctive parade of arched windows to Thomas Street is indicative of the commercial success of Dublin’s whiskey barons at the time. Through the archway from the street, some of the fine decorative features of the building are still there to be admired, including the very handsome glazed tiles and a decorative doorway.
Millars eventually closed and the label disappeared for many years until it was revived in the 1980s. It is now distilled at Cooley Distillery in Louth. The Dublin Civic Trust Thomas Street Study (2001) says that wine was produced in the old stills on the site from imported grape pulp right up until the 1980s! The study also highlighted the ship’s bell, which was used to signal lunchtime for employees of the distillery, which was still affixed to one of the outhouse buildings (and remains there to this day). The bell possibly didn’t have to come too far. Next door at No. 14 is the remains of John Murphy’s famous bell foundry. Murphy was noted for restoring the joy-bells of St Patrick’s Cathedral – and perhaps gained the work from his neighbour Benjamin Lee Guinness, who paid for the cathedral’s 19th century restoration.
In 2003, Nos 10 – 13 Thomas Street was incorporated into new Digital Hub – a new media and enterprise hub that was tasked with transforming vacant land either side of Thomas Street. After a thankfully failed attempt to redevelop the south side of Thomas Street with a monstrously overblown scheme in 2007, No 10 – 13 was refurbished in the later 2000s for use as offices with over 20 companies located in the building. The property is now part of a portfiolio of sites either side of Thomas Street that are being transfered from the Digital Hub Development Agency (which is to be dissolved in 2022) to the new Land Development Agency for an as yet undetermined future. | <urn:uuid:ad558159-4dde-4927-bc8b-cbbde86de573> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://libertiesdublin.ie/millar-sons/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.976302 | 497 | 1.898438 | 2 |
There are actually quite a few people in the United States
who are ethnically Asian
, but who insist on calling themselves "Asian-American
" and hate being called "Asian."
The distinction might sound silly at first, but the reasoning behind it is that the term "Asian" implies that an individual is from Asia or living in Asia. Because many people of Asian descent have lived in America all their lives, they don't like having a designation that makes them sound like immigrants or tourists.
Furthermore, some self-described "Asian Americans" don't identify with more recent arrivals from Asia. Many actually resent Asians from Asia, because they feel that other Americans confuse the two groups too often: expecting that people with an Asian appearance will know minutiae about Asian culture or speak an Asian language (or not speak English), for instance.
This dichotomy is only prevalent in the East and Southeast Asian community: Indians, Pakistanis, Iranians, Arabs, and other South and West Asian groups don't have the same issues, largely because they don't have as long of a history in the United States as East and Southeast Asians do.
The Asian/Asian American question can often reach moronic levels. Here at the University of Florida, for instance, a large coalition of students from various Asian backgrounds have been working on a center for Asian ethnic and cultural issues. When the proposal was being drafted, different factions clashed over whether to call the end product "Asian" or "Asian American." The compromise, to call it "Asian and Asian American," satisfied nobody, and there have been several shouting matches since the compromise over renaming the center in one direction or the other.
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Hexagram Twenty – Nine / 29
K’an / Dangerously Deep
Water follows Water, spilling over any cliff, flowing past all obstacles, no matter the depth or distance, to the Sea.
The Superior Person learns flexibility from the mistakes he has made, and grows strong from the obstacles he has overcome, pressing on to show others the Way.
You are facing a crucial trial along your Journey.
The danger of this challenge is very real.
It is a test of your mettle.
If you can maintain your integrity and stay true to your convictions, you will overcome.
That’s not as easy as it seems when you are faced with the sacrifice of other things you’ve come to depend upon or hold dear.
Twenty – Nine
It is the same as 11. See “Master number 11.” More serious, less social, and can tend to become cynical.
See “The Master number 11.” Highly intuitive, even psychic, this Master number is a channel between the sub-conscious and the conscious mind. Highly charged. Can be neurotic.
Believe in yourself and in your virtuous life path. You have all the qualification at this moment to help other people around you. Just do what you do best and bring your natural talents to good use.
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Oh, the Blue Jay! Through the magic of symbolism, the Blue Jay teaches us to follow our feelings and intuition. As a spirit animal, it reminds us that our personal power is in our own hands and that we are free to take flight at any time, which is another way of saying that we have the freedom to choose our own path in life. The Blue Jay is playful yet serious, curious and yet sly, intelligent and cunning. It is also wise and perceptive. Whether a friend or foe, the Blue Jay teaches us how to be realistic and yet optimistic, careful and yet daring. In its expression of personal power, it symbolizes how we can rise above obstacles and challenges in our life.
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Warriors of Ethiopia, The Extraordinary Story of How the Gospel Came to a Remote Region of Africa
by Dick McLellan
Scripture Testimony Index stories in this book
Nana the evangelist was not arrested with the other believers, but he did not try to hide. Every day he brought food to those in prison and he was never stopped or questioned, because it seemed that he was invisible to the authorities, even when they were looking for him! | <urn:uuid:4cf51d85-9125-49cb-bd30-f515d9489371> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://walkingtogether.life/book/1060/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.984542 | 94 | 1.773438 | 2 |
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A calf strain affects the muscles at the back of the lower leg, and
tends to come about due to a sudden excessive force through the
muscle, or with repetitive overuse.
A calf strain is an injury to the muscles of the back of the leg. Most commonly, calf strains are minor tears of some muscle fibers, but the bulk of the muscle tissue remains intact. More severe strains can cause a complete tear of the muscle and loss of function.
The calf is a group of muscles that allow you to point your foot and your toes downwards, generating the propulsive forces that help you to walk, run and jump.
WHO GETS CALF STRAIN
Anyone can get a pulled calf muscle. But these strains are more common in athletes who perform lots of stop-and-go movements with quick bursts of speed. Sprinters, football players, soccer players, and tennis players are prone to pulled calf muscles. Sometimes the injury is called “tennis leg.”
Other risk factors for pulled calf muscles include:
Age: People over 40 may be more likely to get strains during physical activity.
Sex: Some studies suggest that men are more likely to get calf muscle injuries.
Lack of conditioning: It’s important to warm up and stretch before physical activity and condition your muscles before the start of a sports season.
Muscle quality: People with tight or short calf muscles have a higher risk of calf strains.
The severity of your injury will dictate how long it will take you to recover. This can range from 1 week to 6 weeks or more, depending on how strict you are with your post-injury care routine. With the correct management, your injury should settle back to normal. Always consult a highly recommended physio for proper assessment.
Typically, individuals who sustain a calf strain notice a sudden, sharp pain in the back of the leg. The most common muscle injured when a calf strain occurs is the medial gastrocnemius. This muscle is on the inner side of the back of the leg.
The injury usually occurs just above the midpoint of the leg (between the knee and ankle). This area of the calf becomes tender and swollen when a muscle strain occurs.
An acute calf strain can be quite painful, depending on the severity of the injury. Calf strains are usually graded as follows:1
Calf strains are usually graded as follows:1
Grade I calf strain: Mild discomfort, often minimal disability. Usually minimal or no limits to activity.
Grade II calf strain: Moderate discomfort with walking, and limited ability to perform activities, such as running and jumping; may have swelling and bruising associated.
Grade III calf strain: Severe injury that can cause the inability to walk. Often patients complain of muscle spasm, swelling, and significant bruising.
If you have symptoms of a severe calf strain, you should be evaluated for proper treatment. Some signs of a severe calf strain include:
Pain while sitting or at rest
Pain at night
You should rest until you are pain-free to allow the injured muscle to heal. Resting inadequately may prolong your recovery.
PHYSIOTHERAPY. You should work with highly-recommended physiotherapist to determine the treatment appropriate for your condition. Certain modalities, such as acupuncture and therapeutic massage, may be helpful in addition to exercise-based therapy.
ICING THE INJURY. Ice can be an excellent additional aid in settling any bruising and/or swelling. Be sure to wrap your ice in a damp cloth and monitor your skin to avoid ice burns.
HEAT APPLICATIONS. Before activities, gentle heating can help loosen the muscle. Apply a heat pack to the calf prior to stretching or exercising. As a general rule of thumb, remember to heat the area before and ice after.
CALF MUSCLE STRETCHING. Gentle stretching is helpful, but it should not be painful. Stretching excessively can be harmful and slow the healing process. There are some simple calf stretches that can help you along with your rehab.
Help your body to recover by elevating your leg for short periods in the early phase. This will help any swelling and bruising to disperse..
After the initial injury it may be wise to reduce the amount of walking you do, and any other activities that use these muscles such as running and jumping. Go for non-weight bearing activities instead to keep you fit and active, such as cycling and swimming.
To help with the recovery and the uncomfortable symptoms you are experiencing, it may be advised to perform small circles and ankle pumps now and then to avoid stiffness. This will also help your body to keep the blood pumping around your tissues.
You may be assessed to try and establish why the injury occurred in the first place. Perhaps you are weak elsewhere and so overuse your calf muscles as a consequence, or perhaps you need better structure to your activity regime. You will likely be given some exercises to help you to recover fully from your injury.
These may include stretches to address any tight areas in your leg, and strength exercises to get you back up to your usual level of fitness. Whatever the reason for your injury, be sure not to rush your rehab. With patience and the correct guidance, you’ll be back to doing what you love most.
How can I prevent a pulled calf muscle? You can reduce your risk of a pulled calf muscle by:
Keeping your calf muscles strong and conditioned.
Not pushing through pain.
Resting and recovering between workouts.
Using proper technique when playing sports.
Warming up and stretching your calf muscles before physical activity.
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Many families with elderly loved ones in nursing homes in Oceanside know about the risks of overmedication, particularly in dementia patients. For example, an article in U.S. News & World Report discussed the continuing epidemic of overmedicating dementia patients with antipsychotic drugs, reporting that more than 179,000 patients receive drugs every week that are “not appropriate for their condition.” Many of these medications are prescribed because of their “sedating side effects,” used to keep seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia “easier for overworked nursing home staff,” according to the article. Yet it is not antipsychotic drugs that are on the minds of many Americans who are concerned about overmedication or misuses of prescription drugs. This category has become reserved for opioids and news of preventable overdoses. What role do opioids play in the nursing home setting?
According to a recent report in the Washington Post, seniors are also grappling with the opioid epidemic, and many older adults are at risk of serious injury as a result of using these drugs.
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BMC Health Services Research; Sumner J, Bundele A et. al.
Aug 9th, 2022 - Patients with chronic diseases have seen unprecedented changes to healthcare practices since the emergence of COVID-19. Traditional 'on-site' clinics have had to innovate to continue services. Whether these changes are acceptable to patients and are effective for care continuation are largely unreported. We evaluated the effectiveness of care provision at a re-structured chronic care clinic and...
BMC Public Health; Park S, Kwak E et. al.
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Globalization and Health; Xiong Y, Weng X et. al.
Aug 9th, 2022 - SARS-CoV-2, a new coronavirus first reported by China on December 31st, 2019, has led to a global health crisis that continues to challenge governments and public health organizations. Understanding COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is key for informing messaging strategies to contain the pandemic. Cross-national studies (e.g.: comparing China to the U.S.) are needed to better ...
Virology Journal; Mehrabi Nejad MM, Shobeiri P et. al.
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Violence Against Women; Lynch KR, Logan TK
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Peritoneal Dialysis International : Journal of the Intern... Atlani MK, Pilania RK et. al.
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Continuum (Minneapolis, Minn.); Cross A, Riley C
Aug 9th, 2022 - Given the expansion of options for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis, this review outlines the framework for developing a treatment strategy, with consideration of when to switch or discontinue therapies, and a comprehensive elaboration of the mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety considerations for each of the therapeutic classes. The armamentarium of immunotherapies has grown...
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Who are the clients, contractors, designers and manufacturers leading the way in boosting green construction? Well, many of them are right here. Here we list the winners and runners-up in this year’s Sustainability Awards
Good news: the downturn hasn’t killed innovation if this year’s Sustainability Awards are anything to go by. There were a high number of good-quality entries and plenty of superb projects for the judges to choose from.
The winners were announced on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians in central London, hosted by Building in association with the UK Green Building Council and in partnership with Arup.
Record numbers of buildings were constructed to Passivhaus standards in both the housing and project under £10m categories. There were plenty of innovative projects, including
the Arup Associates-designed Harlequin 1, a naturally ventilated television studio for BSkyB, which won the sustainable project over £10m category. Sustainable innovation of the year, a new category for 2010, also drew plenty of entries.
If you would like more information, the Building Centre in London’s Store Street is showcasing the winners in a display that runs until the end of the year.
Sustainable project of the year (over £10m)
Harlequin 1, BSkyB, entered by Arup Associates
This will be the world’s first naturally ventilated television studio. It is part of client BSkyB’s ambition to go carbon neutral.
TV studios must be ultra-quiet, which isn’t easy to reconcile with the need to get fresh air into the building. The location made the job even more challenging as Harlequin 1 sits under the flight path into Heathrow and next to the A4 trunk road. The solution is to pass warm air out of the building up through big chimneys. This process pulls in fresh air through sound attenuators below the studios.
Energy to power the studios comes from a biomass-fuelled combined heat and power plant, which reduces the building’s emissions by 20%. Forest Stewardship Council-certified timber was specified and cement replacements were used to keep down the embodied energy in the building. All this adds up to a BREEAM Excellent rating and a commendable energy performance certificate rating of A.
The judges described Harlequin 1 as a world-class project and said the natural ventilation strategy was an amazing achievement in such a noisy area. It also had a completely integrated renewable strategy and was a well-rounded scheme.
Capgemini Merlin, entered by Red Engineering
- Loxford School of Science and Technology, entered by Aedas
- Kew Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, entered by Atelier Ten
- John Hope Gateway, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, entered by Edward Cullinan Architects
- 7More London Riverside, entered by Roger Preston & Partners
Sustainable contractor of the year
This was a much debated category, but Skanska triumphed because the judges felt sustainability “ran in the company’s blood”.
Internally Skanska does all the right things. It has waste management plans in all its offices, transfers usable equipment between offices and checks energy performance certificate ratings before signing leases. On site it diverts an impressive 86% of waste from landfill, uses rainwater for dust suppression and wheel washing and is improving the insulation levels of its site cabins. It has a sustainable procurement policy that includes procuring stone under the Fair Stone standard.
The judges said Skanska was a clear example of a sustainable leader driving the industry and praised its clean, fresh image with a Scandinavian influence. They liked the fact that it incorporates measurable factors that allow it to demonstrate its continued high performance.
- Balfour Beatty
- BAM Construct UK
- Bovis Lend Lease
- Bryne Brothers
- Kier Regional
Sustainable designer of the year
What marked out Arup Associates was the potentially industry-changing level of innovation in its projects. It designed this year’s winner in the sustainable project over £10m category, the world’s first naturally ventilated TV studio (left), and the world’s first LEED Platinum data centre, in Frankfurt.
The data centre is said to use 72% less energy for its infrastructure than a standard centre - a big achievement given the huge amounts of energy consumed by such operations.
Another key scheme is Ropemaker, one of the greenest office schemes in the City of London, which was highly commended in last year’s Sustainability Awards. The latest project under Arup’s belt is a zero-carbon, air-conditioned football stadium in Qatar.
In-house, the firm does well too: it has a formal sustainable procurement plan, ISO 14001 certification and it minimises office waste. The judges said they were impressed by Arup’s robust processes and commercial awareness, with some fantastic case studies to back this up.
- Atelier Ten
- Jestico + Whiles
- HOK International
- Purcell Miller Tritton
Sustainable client/developer of the year
This was another hotly debated category, with Lend Lease pipping the Olympic Delivery Authority to the post. Lend Lease has stringent, no-nonsense targets including building
to BREEAM Excellent and Code for Sustainable Homes level 4 standards as a minimum for all its developments.
It brings rigour to its sustainability strategy by employing a sustainability consultancy, Upstream, to help identify and set the objectives and targets. These are audited externally. There is a responsible sourcing framework including selecting suppliers that are aligned with Lend Lease’s sustainability objectives. Internal processes are good too. They include a 90% recycling rate for waste from the London headquarters responsible for Europe.
The judges were impressed by the company’s use of a third party for setting objectives and targets, and also praised Lend Lease for looking at the wider agenda.
Olympic Delivery Authority
- Berkeley Group Holdings
- Crest Nicholson
- Land Securities
- London School of Economics
Sustainable consultant of the year
This multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is marked out by its thorough approach to sustainability. It has a comprehensive staff training programme including a sustainability handbook. There’s a home energy challenge where 70 households report their monthly energy consumption and share ideas on how to reduce it.
Each office has a team of volunteers who want to make a difference to the firm’s environmental impact. The team leaders meet every two months via video conference to share ideas.
Some of the more radical approaches include trialling worm farms in two offices to reduce kitchen waste. The teams found 50% of energy use was outside office hours so put in place a strategy to tackle this.
The firm’s projects are clustered at the top end of sustainability ratings such as BREEAM, LEED and Green Star. The judges liked Cundall’s enthusiasm: it practises what it preaches, they said, and made “an excellent contribution to the industry”.
- Atelier Ten
- Atkins / Faithful + Gould
- Jones Lang LaSalle
- WSP Group
Sustainable innovation of the year
Datum phase change ceiling tile
There were plenty of good ideas in this category, sponsored by Ecobuild, including a rainwater harvesting system that does away with the need for an underground tank, a low-water, low-energy site toilet, and an internal carbon trading scheme for a company’s employees. But Datum’s phase change ceiling tile was the winner because the judges thought it had the potential to make the biggest difference.
Phase change materials store heat or cool by changing from a solid state to liquid and back again. Datum installed the tiles in a meeting room and asked a third party to monitor energy use compared with an identical room next door. Because the tiles were soaking up heat, the air-conditioning in the room fitted with Datum’s tiles only came on for seven hours over 45 days. In the standard room, by contrast, the air-conditioning was on for 257 hours.
The judges were particularly impressed that a phase change material had been turned into a retrofittable, easily installed product. They said it was a fantastic innovation that could become a standard household item.
- Balfour Beatty Plant and Fleet Services
- Knauf Insulation
- Lafarge Readymix
Sustainable champion of the year
Nick Peel, Land Securities
Reducing energy use in shopping centres is not easy given the need to attract shoppers with a warm and bright environment. As head of retail operations for Land Securities, responsible for 25 shopping centres and 18 retail parks, you’d think Nick Peel had enough on his plate, but he decided to tackle carbon emissions and waste in his portfolio too.
He has made an excellent start, reducing waste sent to landfill from 80% to 34%, and six centres send nothing to landfill. Peel is already nearly halfway to hitting Land Securities’ 2020 target of reducing carbon emissions from the common parts of shopping centres by 30%.
Initially Land Securities set up a carbon offset scheme, hoping to encourage centre managers to invest in energy efficiency to cut their carbon offset bills. When this failed, Peel suggested investing the money in on-site carbon reduction projects. Managers responded enthusiastically, as every centre came up with a scheme. In the first year £151,000 was invested with predicted annual savings of £100,000 on bills. In the second year Peel allowed centres to bank their allowances, so they could invest in bigger schemes in year three.
The judges thought Peel was doing a good job in a tough market, particularly in tackling the tricky issue of shopping centre lighting. They also liked the fact that he was communicating this message to the general public using displays in the centres.
- Emma Marchant, Atelier Ten
- Robin Nicholson, Edward Cullinan Architects
- Allan Thompson, Gentoo
- Elizabeth Green, Mott MacDonald
- Sarah Edwards, Sheppard Robson
Sustainable refurbishment of the year
Greenhouse, Leeds, entered by Citu
Developer Citu has turned a boarded-up 1930s hostel known locally as the “dustbin of Leeds” into an exemplar low-energy housing scheme.
Building performance is 65% better than required in Part L, which adds up to an energy performance certificate A rating - impressive for a refurbishment. This is achieved using high levels of insulation for the envelope, solar panels, rooftop wind turbines and a ground source heat pump. A sophisticated building management system helps minimise energy use by moving air from areas that are too hot to those that need heating, and using summer heat recovered from the apartments for water heating.
Materials were carefully considered - for example, the acoustic insulation is made from old car tyres. But the clincher for the judges was the holistic approach to sustainability; the scheme includes a car sharing scheme, a free bike club and electric car club. Residents can view live bus and train times on their TVs, and are able to monitor their electricity and water use with the idea that this will encourage behavioural change.
- Brittany, Ward & Elkington Points, London, entered by Breyer Group
- St Paul’s Place, Sheffield, entered by Mott MacDonald
- Whitfield First School, Hexham, entered by Newton Architects
- Medieval & Renaissance Galleries, Victoria & Albert Museum, entered by Arup
- Notting Hill Low Carbon Refurbishment Initiative, entered by United House
Manufacturer/supplier of the year
All the entries in this category were impressive but Aggregate Industries is really pushing the boundaries of what can be done. It achieved a Global Reporting Initiative rating of A+ and is the first company to have all its products certified to new environmental standard BRE BES 6001, which demonstrates to specifiers they have chosen a responsibly sourced product.
For example, an ethical trading policy means less than 1% of the company’s operations are from the sale of imported natural stone. The firm is working towards a target of zero waste to landfill by 2012. Last year it reduced waste to 52,000 tonnes, down from 63,000 tonnes in 2008.
Aggregate Industries is reducing its large spoil heaps in Cornwall by actively marketing this as stent, an aggregate replacement. This year the firm also launched a process that reduces carbon emissions from asphalt production by 45%. The judges liked the “excellent” embedding of systems and operations, the responsible sourcing of materials and continual landfill reduction.
- Caledonian Building Systems
- Tata steel Colours
- Kingspan Insulation
- ICI Paints Akzo Nobel
Sustainable project of the year (under £10m)
Bramall Learning Centre, Harrogate, entered by the Royal Horticultural Society
It was the thorough and comprehensive approach adopted for the Bramall Learning Centre that pushed it to the top in this fiercely competitive category.
You name it and this building has got it.
On the energy side the highly insulated, naturally ventilated building has a shape optimised for solar gain with energy provided by 15kW peak output wind turbine. This powers a ground source heat pump and provides all the building’s electrical needs. As a small amount of power is exported the building is slightly carbon negative, which means it achieved an energy performance certificate rating of A.
Materials were carefully selected. Unfired clay blocks and locally sourced recycled aggregates make up the dense concrete blocks used for internal partitions. Recycled glass was substituted for sand in the floor screeds. As this is a Royal Horticultural Society building, biodiversity is second to none with extensive planting in the grounds plus a sedum roof. Along with rainwater harvesting and sustainable urban drainage systems, the initiatives added up to a BREEAM Excellent score of 88.5%, the highest ever for a bespoke public building.
The judges said this project was a fantastic piece of architecture that pushed up standards. The approach to energy was thorough and integrated.
- Graham HQ, Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, entered by BDP
- Rural Regeneration Centre, Hadlow College Kent, entered by Eurobuild
- Inverdee House, Aberdeen, entered by Keppie Design
- Centre for Disability Studies, Essex, entered by Simmonds Mills architects
- Woodland Community Centre, Hill
- Holt Wood, Lincolnshire, entered by Simons (Design)
Housing project of the year
Threshold Centre, Dorset, entered by Bruges Tozer Partnership Architects
Zero-carbon homes and Passivhaus standards are hardly big news these days, so how does the industry up the sustainability stakes?
The Threshold Centre could be the answer, as it is one of the UK’s first co-housing schemes. The idea is to further reduce carbon emissions by tackling the way people live. Here residents share communal space and white goods such as washing machines and freezers so the homes can be smaller, cutting energy use.
The communal living ethos extends to car sharing and growing food, further reducing carbon emissions. To get this scheme off the ground, residents invited Synergy housing association on board to help raise the money. The homes are converted holiday accommodation and a farmhouse has been turned into communal facilities including a kitchen and living space, offices and a laundry. As this was a conversion the homes have been completed to Ecohomes Excellent standard.
The judges were enthusiastic about this approach, saying it took sustainability to the next level as it addressed behaviour issues. They felt it could be a good model for new schemes and could also work in urban areas.
- The Larch House, Ebbw Vale, entered by bere:architects
- Denby Dale Passivhaus, West Yorkshire, entered by Green Building Store
- Mendip Place, Chelmsford, entered by Ingleton Wood
- Miller Zero, Merton Rise, Basingstoke, entered by Miller Homes
- Temple Avenue Project, entered by Richards Partington Architects
Sustainability leader of the year
David Adams, Zero Carbon Hub
David Adams is working out how to turn zero-carbon homes from an aspiration to a deliverable reality. As co-director of the the Zero Carbon Hub, he is leading the work on defining how the industry can deliver zero-carbon homes and getting the government to establish mandatory targets. Right now, Adams is working out how much energy use can be mitigated and generated on site and how much should come from off-site sources. He’s got just three months to do this and has to get about 40 stakeholders, from the Home Builders Federation to committed greens, to agree on a standard. Adams was also instrumental in informing the pay-as-you-save policies of Labour and the Conservatives, which will become the Green Deal.
His contribution to the Callcutt Review led to the formation of the Zero Carbon Hub. Underpinning all his work is the belief that these targets must be realised on the ground. His work on making SAP - the Part L calculation tool for homes - fit for future purpose is a good example of this. The big task left in Adams’ intray is coming up with a definition of zero carbon. And this is all on top of his day job at contractor Wilmott Dixon …
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How LSI Keywords Improve Search Engine Ranking
If you are into online marketing then you must have heard of the word LSI keywords.
SEO has gone too far these days and people are using a number of ways to get a better rank on search engines. They create contents and use a number of keywords to get better ranking. But how to do search engines will know if there is a relevant content according to the search input or not.
Here comes the role of LSI (Latent Semantic Keywords). Let us understand it a bit deeper.
LSI keywords are a medium through which search engines get to know about the relevancy of the page to that of the search input. LSI keywords are basically those keywords which are similar to your main keywords or in other words, they are semantically related.
As per stats, LSI Keywords decrease bounce rate by 49%.
If in an article you are using ‘Microsoft’ and ‘Windows’ word as well then these are known as LSI keywords as they are based on a similar context. Here note that these are not the synonyms of each other. There could be a thousand example like using ‘Intel’ and ‘Processor’ at the same time.
Since there are a number of pages that talk about the similar kinds of stuff as the search input but it is not easy for search engines to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant pages. Search engines are making your browsing experience better and better. The concept of LSI Keywords is one of the ways to that.
Let us take another example to understand it. Suppose if you have written a blog about ‘love and relationships’ and no doubt it has the quality.
But if someone makes a similar input in the search bar of any search engine then how would the search engine know if your page is to be displayed or not. If your page is relevant or not.
If you have used the keywords like ‘bond’, ‘friendship’, ‘feelings’, ‘emotions’, etc then search engine will easily be able to recognize your page as a relevant one. These keywords are actually LSI keywords which help search engine to make decisions about the relevancy.
Why Google Uses LSI Keywords?
Gone are those times when you could just make your page stuffed with keywords and Google would consider it as a relevant page.
Keyword density was only a measure for Google to test the relevancy of the page to the search input. Google found out that people started using it very negatively and then Google came up with a solution and brought the concept of LSI keywords in SEO.
People were using cheap tactics to fool Google. They were just filling their page with keywords besides making the content relevant.
Users were not able to get relevant search results and were getting disappointed, Google found LSI keywords as an only solution to this. There was one more reason as well behind the concept of LSI keywords. Google was better able to understand the meaning of the web page and search queries through LSI keywords.
Now Google is better able to match the search input with the search results.
The Relation Between LSI keywords & Hummingbird
The semantic algorithm or Hummingbird algorithm was introduced by Google in the second half of 2013. It helps Google to better understand the context of the page and also focuses on synonyms.
Google has introduced this algorithm with an intent to provide users with better search results. Algorithms that were used earlier were only focusing on specific words that were present in the search input. But hummingbird algorithm checks for each and every word that falls under the radar of the search input.
Google is better able to match the search inputs with the search results due to the Hummingbird algorithm.
LSI Keywords & Better Ranking
Google is trying to provide its users with better search results. It is focusing on the whole context of the page rather than just the density of the keywords. Hence your page which is containing LSI keywords will get a better ranking because Google will be able to understand it in a better way.
Crossing the keyword density limit might be the concern of every writer because the content can get punished by Google on crossing the keyword density limit. You can keep using LSI keywords even if you have reached the keyword density limit. This will help you in getting better ranking as well.
Since Latent Semantic Indexing (LSI) keywords are similar to your main keywords hence providing you with a better ranking on search engines. You can conclude that you can get benefited from LSI keywords in SEO as well.
Hence LSI keywords can really help you in getting better rankings on the search engines and is an effective tool for online marketers.
Where Can You Get LSI keywords | LSI Keywords Generator
You can get LSI keywords from Google search where you can just type your main keyword. Will find that Google will bold the LSI keywords in the search results.
You can further use those keywords in your contents to get benefited.
Google’s ‘searches related to’
While searching for any stuff on Google you must have seen that at the bottom of the search result page. There is a special column for ‘searches related to’ and there you can also find LSI keywords for your content that will fetch you better rankings.
Google Auto Suggest
This is an effective LSI keywords tool which can fetch you desired LSI keywords for your content. Just start making an input in the search box and you will get suggestions where you can find LSI keywords.
The suggestions that you get in the search box are what people have searched similar to your input. The algorithm of Google comes into play here and help you in finding LSI keywords that are similar to the main keyword that you have inputted in the search box.
It is another free LSI keywords generator where you can just input your main keywords and you will get the LSI keywords.
You can rather get a full list of relevant LSI keywords but you can’t just rely on the tool and you will have to use your intelligence as well in order to distinguish between which keyword is helpful for you and which is not.
You will have to match all keywords with your main keyword and you will get what you want.
It is a free LSI keywords generator where you can input your main keywords and in no time the tool will provide you with all the possible LSI keywords. You can choose from them according to your preference and use them to get benefited.
Ultimate Keyword Hunter
It is basically a software that you can download on your PC and use to get LSI keywords based on your main keywords. The software is free to use but it is only available for Windows.
It is one of the most helpful LSI keywords tools on the internet where you can also get the LSI analysis. You can get benefited from this tool in terms of SEO and it will help you to boost your page’s rank on the search engine.
How Can You Use LSI keywords?
You might be laughing on this question, it is really simple to use LSI keywords in your content, isn’t it?
Yes you just need to sprinkle these LSI keywords in your content but you need to take care of a very important thing; is your input relevant?
You need to input your LSI keywords at the right place. Make sure the context of the content and LSI keywords are in the same frame. The keyword input should be natural and done wisely.
While making a quest for LSI keywords you will find that a number of LSI keywords are actually the synonyms of your main keyword and in that case, you can simply substitute these LSI keywords in the place of your main keywords and this will prevent you from crossing the keyword density limit as well.
Using synonyms can actually help you to get better ranking on search engines and you can understand that very well if you are into online marketing.
You can input your LSI keywords at different places in your content:
- Title of the page
- In H1 and H2 tags
- The URL address
- In the META tags
- Images alt text
- Initial paragraphs of your content
- Last paragraph
So these are recommended places where you can use your LSI keywords and wait for the magic to happen. Remember the golden rule; your input should be natural and appropriate, it should not look like a forced one. The quality of your content will leave a major impact on your audience’s mind and you don’t want to ruin your reputation.
Should You Avoid something?
The input should be natural and the content should not look over-stuffed with LSI keywords. It is a simple rule; also with your main keyword. You can’t fill in your content with your keywords only as it will not look genuine and is a cheap tactic to drive traffic.
You can also get punished by Google for over-using LSI keywords in your content. It is recommended to use one LSI keywords only once in a page.
LSI keywords can be used in order to improve your SEO and you will not have to use your main keyword multiple times.
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November 3 is National Stress Awareness Day, and I don’t know a single person who hasn’t been deeply stressed over the past few years. Maybe as you’re reading this, you’re on coffee number four or still trying to process the latest scary economic news headline.
But what if I told you stress itself is actually not the problem?
That’s right. Stress is good for us. Feeling stressed during performances or work events shows that your body and brain are working. They’re taking care of you and making sure you’re prepared to achieve your goals. It’s normal and good to be stressed when you’re taking tests or giving a presentation because when you get stressed, your body kicks into “fight, flight or freeze” mode, and you go about solving (confronting or avoiding) the challenge.
But your body can’t handle being in fight, flight or freeze all day every day. If stress is pervasive (you’re stressed about multiple things) and persistent (you’ve been stressed for a long time), your stress may become toxic. So today, I want to help you identify and work through toxic stress.
What Is Toxic Stress?
Toxic stress is the result of having too much going on at once and being in fight, flight or freeze mode for so long that our bodies finally say, “Enough!”
We know we’re dealing with toxic stress when we start feeling like everything’s pointless. We start isolating ourselves or choosing addictive actions like drinking, doing drugs or inhaling every gummy worm, burger and bag of chips we can get our hands on (been there). Toxic stress can result in numerous physical and psychological issues like high blood pressure, heart problems, inability to focus, anxiety, depression and a whole lot more.
But there is a healthy way to deal with stress and pursue wellness no matter how many stressors you have — so here are my top five tips.
How to Deal with Toxic Stress
Before you reach for the carbs and try to numb out your feelings with 10 hours of “Law and Order” or endless internet scrolling, do one or all of these five things:
Sometimes getting it all out of your head and onto paper can make a world of difference, so go ahead and make a list of everything that’s contributing to your feelings of stress. Once you see it all laid out, you’ll be able to make informed choices about what you can deal with today, what doesn’t need to be addressed today, and what’s out of your control.
The only things you truly have control over are your own thoughts and actions — and yes, you can learn to control your thoughts. Thoughts will automatically come into your mind (you can’t control that), but you can control what you do with them once they’re in there. My favorite strategy when I’m hit with a thought I don’t like is to loudly say “nope” and then intentionally think of something better. It’s awkward and a discipline that takes time to learn, but it is possible.
And since you can control your actions, you can also choose what you do and what you focus on. You can stop reading the news and start a gratitude journal instead. You can choose to go for a walk outside instead of listening to so many true crime podcasts that you start thinking everyone you know is a serial killer.
Mental, physical and spiritual health are all interwoven and connected, so when you do something that’s good for your body, you’ll also help your mind and soul, and vice versa. A few simple ways to take care of your health are eating well, exercising (just move your body—it doesn’t have to be CrossFit), journaling, spending time in meditation and prayer, and getting plenty of sleep.
We all need to have other people in our lives. Stress can make us want to isolate ourselves and tune out the world, but relationships and community are absolutely essential to us as human beings.
You’ve heard of an emergency fund for your finances — well, people are an emergency fund for life. Find ways to actively connect with people, whether that’s having dinner with a friend, visiting your family, or joining a club or group with people who share your interests. I get that relationships aren’t always easy, but they’re worth your time—I promise.
If you’re struggling to identify what’s making you feel stressed, or you’re experiencing addiction, out-of-control thoughts or toxic relationship patterns, find someone to talk to. A professional can help you figure out the why behind your feelings and unpack any trauma you may or may not know you have.
At the end of the day, know that you’re not crazy, damaged or alone. In most cases, you are normal, and there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. So put in the work it takes to be well. You’re worth it!
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Danforth plant center receives millions in stimulus money
The aim of the funding is to help create jobs and a domestic biofuel industry.
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is the main institution receiving funding. Funding will be divided among several universities, research institutions and companies, said Karla Goldstein, vice president of public and government affairs of the center.
“The entire $44 million doesn’t come here,” Goldstein said. “It’s about $4 to $5 million that will be at the center. They sort of carve up the work.”
Goldstein said the center’s previous work with renewable energy likely assisted the center as it sought the award.
“I think that we were chosen because of our expertise in this area; because of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for renewable fuel,” Goldstein said.
Goldstein said that the additional resources coming to the center permit the addition of new dimensions to its research. Projects funded by the grant will seek to make further strides toward renewable energy.
“This also has a little bit beyond basic research,” Goldstein said. “This has more applied [research]. It also includes a pilot algae production facility in Missouri.
“The point of the whole NAABB [National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts] is to develop a systems approach for sustainable commercialization of algal biofuels,” Goldstein added. “In other words, to determine the economic viability of algae as a source for biofuel.”
Goldstein noted the benefits that the funding will provide for the St. Louis area.
“It really cements St. Louis as a leader in algal biofuels research,” Goldstein said. “The work that’s going on here at the center—it strengthens that work.
“It built on the Taylor family gift of 2007 [and] the DOE award of last year,” she said, referencing a $15 million award that the center received from the Department of Energy and a $25 million grant from the Taylor family, which owns Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Goldstein said that the involvement of several institutions in the research shows that the St. Louis region is a global leader in this type of research.
“The work that’s going on at Washington University, the work that’s going on at UMSL—it really shows that St. Louis is a leader in this area,” Goldstein said.
The funding comes in the midst of a great inflow of stimulus funding. As of Dec. 31, 2009, prior to receiving the grant, the University received 236 individual awards, totaling over $83 million, with only $16 million spent. Much of the funding has gone to the medical school, but the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering and the School of Social Work have each received a notable amount.
Goldstein said that the research team is excited that the work got support from the stimulus.
“We’re elated,” Goldstein said. “We worked very hard to put together a quality team and we’re just thrilled that the Department of Energy recognized…the skills of that team and provided us the award.’
In his statement, William Danforth, the chairman of the board of the center, was similarly excited for the funding of the project.
“I am delighted that Dick Sayre and Jose Olivares of our institution will be leading the consortium that will be doing this important work,” Danforth’s statement read. “The award also triggers a $16 million industry match and comes on the heels of significant investment in St. Louis by the Department of Energy last year. Our region is playing a leading role in our nation’s efforts to create a domestic bioindustry, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and preserve the envwironment.”
The center carries out research related to increasing agricultural production and increasing the nutritional content of plants to improve the human condition and also promote economic growth in the St. Louis region since its founding in 1998.
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Introduction to Inbound Marketing Strategy
Most people think of marketing as a cost-intensive effort involving booking ad space in newspapers, magazines, television, radio and also ensuring physical presence through hoardings, leaflets, and flyers.
The birth of the digital age and rapid penetration of the internet has now enabled marketers to get customers to come searching for their products and services at perhaps a much lesser cost. Welcome to the world of inbound marketing, where your content will drive traffic to your website, social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Pinterest, and other media. Or it could be your guest postings on other websites and mobile sites.
Inbound marketing strategies have been deployed by many during the past decade but only getting more noticed now. Among the reasons cited could be recessionary trends worldwide, the increased competition, squeezing in margins in the industry that is perhaps causing companies to economize on brand marketing activities.
Effective and Popular Media
Here are the effective and popular media through which inbound marketing strategy is being done
With the growth in internet penetration worldwide, the best strategy to reach out to potential customers is to have a website. Many companies who advertise in print media, electronic media, and hoardings now emphasize their website addresses to let customers log in to the concerned websites to get more information.
Care has to be taken regarding content, pictures, videos, and other information that is put on a company website. Apart from product descriptions, images, and videos, the details of promoters, location of manufacturing facilities, distribution network, new products launched, forum to submit feedback and complaints regarding products, a toll-free number to connect to customer service, online chat facility, online product ordering facility among other features would attract new visitors to the site.
The visitors could be people who have heard about the company from somewhere and wanted to know more; it could be from people who have searched in Google for a particular product or service and have landed on your page.
For such visitors, the relevance of the information provided, their importance for the customer, the brand image of the product, the credibility of the information, design, and layout of the HTML pages, page loading times all will have an impact on how the consumer perceives the company and the brand. A simple, elementary design with smooth navigation between sections would go a long way in visitors coming back to the site for information, thereby leading to sales inquiry and conversion.
With the growth of social media, websites stand to be promoted better if they have been linked to social media pages that are updated regularly.
People have been blogging for a long time, mostly to write about personal thoughts or about specialized topics to share with the public. Some people have made reasonably good income through blogging by arrangement with Google for Adsense. However, now corporate attention is more focused on using blogging as a business promotion tool. Inbound marketing strategy blog sections are now regularly updated on company websites, and they could be written by in-house content writers, subject experts, and analysts, which adds value to the site. Sometimes, a company’s expert may also write on blogs run by independent people or groups for business purposes and have a large following. This also adds credibility to the company in its inbound marketing strategy efforts. It could be about new technology, new research findings, or it could be about the relevance of some new product launched.
For a company that wants to start blogging without any investment, WordPress and Tumblr offer a user-friendly platform to begin posting articles, photos, and comments and share them on social media to gain more mileage.
The use of info-graphics in blogs would go a long way in making inbound marketing strategy content attractive, especially if it is related to marketing, technical or scientific topics.
3. Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn Until a few years ago, social media was only a marketing strategy used to complement traditional marketing efforts by companies. However, analysts have now predicted that social media is now emerging as a medium on its own, just as the website is. It can be gauged from the search engine leader Google having an arrangement with Facebook and Twitter. It is fairly easy for an individual, an organization, or a corporate entity to start a social media page. However, better results are got when paid services of such inbound marketing technique platforms are utilized for enlarging the reach and exposure to the potential buyers.
There also how much effort, time, energy, and money has to be devoted to various options have to be worked out based on the company’s area of operation, products, and services. FaceBook would be ideal where there are more images and pictorial content to be published. For the media, news, scientific and technical products, Twitter and LinkedIn may be more appealing. Fashion, entertainment, beauty, food, and consumer products could focus more on FaceBook.
It is always good to have a landing page for visitors to reach for more information through FB, Twitter either to register or buy a product or service. In the absence of a proper landing page, visitors could get confused and leave the social media pages without liking, sharing or refuse to become a follower, as in Twitter.
Social media is also useful for creating event posts, sharing important events appointments within the company, product launches, getting customer feedback, and so on. The more the likes and sharing activity on your social media page, the better will be the brand awareness created and consequently to sales conversions.
Organizational marketing can be best done through LinkedIn, which is a professional networking forum. New appointments, new product launches, opinions on strategies and trends in the market can all be discussed through Linkedin Posts and also through the LinkedIn Pulse.
YouTube has emerged as a popular medium for sharing videos by the fashion industry, music, film industry, motivational speakers, corporate training firms, market research, market news, analysis and advisories, nutrition, health, fitness, sports, art, dance, news media and variety of other professions. YouTube videos typically of three minutes to five-minute duration are searched for or shared according to how interesting, or relevant the topic is for a large audience. There has been no limit to the kind of videos that have been uploaded to YouTube and also shared through social media.
Steps in Inbound Marketing Strategy
Below are the steps in the inbound marketing strategy:
The first step in the inbound marketing strategy is to attract potential customers to your company. For that, all the media outlined above- Websites, Social media, blogs, YouTube have to be optimized with relevant content. The quality of the content, their relevance to your target audience, the authenticity of information, design, and appearance aesthetics add to the appeal of the content to attract the audience.
It is not sufficient to attract the audience to our website or social media page; they must stay longer on the page and also be able to interact with the company. It should contain forms to fill, a call-to-action such as a download an app, or a white paper, attend a seminar, a landing page to capture the information, email details to get back to the visitor. Enabling inbound marketing automation on site would make it easier to do the follow-up on inbound email marketing, or if they are followers on Twitter and FaceBook, appropriate follow- up action can be done through those platforms too.
Closing the sale
The first two inbound marketing strategy steps of attracting and conversion will have to culminate in the closing of the sale. Various inbound marketing techniques and tools are at the disposal of marketers for this purpose. A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool helps keep track of all the contacts, companies, and deals in the pipelines, which enable easier connection with the right prospects. A robust Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) at the backend would provide the support needed for CRM to work. A series of focused emails may be required to close the sale.
Creating buyer personas
As in business-to-business (B2B) marketing, creating buyer personas or fictional profiles of potential customers is important to prepare content and other information that is relevant to them. Apart from buyer personals, a little bit of research on keywords, low impact, high impact keywords (long-tail keywords) will help in getting more clicks, conversions, and sales.
This is a strategy to push specific Pay Per Click ads to customers according to their browsing history. A person who visits a cosmetics company page will start seeing Facebook ads from companies that sell cosmetics, beauty services, and hairdo services. It is an effective strategy as it reminds customers to continue the journey they started without sounding to be an aggressive sales pitch, according to Peter Cartier, an inbound marketing strategy specialist.
Why will Inbound Marketing Strategy become more popular in 2016?
Following are some reasons why it will become more popular in 2016:
Digital marketing has found Adblockers to be a hindrance to their promotional efforts on websites and social media. Advertising being an outbound promotional effort is also costlier. Adblockers have become popular because people dislike ads popping up on a site when they are eagerly looking for some useful information or book some service or product online. Despite the creativity, technology such as animation and 3D that goes into an online ad, viewers may simply shut it off with Adblockers, thus denying its reach to a vast audience. Therefore, it makes sense to pursue passive outbound marketing, which attracts the audience on its own merit rather than trying to catch their attention by intruding into the viewing experience.
There is a very compelling reason for corporates to focus on inbound marketing strategy. It is its cost-effectiveness compared to outbound marketing. Earlier studies have shown that an inbound marketing strategy is about 60% cheaper than the traditional marketing strategy. In popular websites, Pay per Click (CPC) rates are very high and there is no guarantee of conversion to sales. Moreover, display ads on websites and social media have lesser click-through rates compared to text ads.
It establishes better credibility among existing and prospective consumers as the focus doesn’t appear to be directly to gain business. Here the company is showing its expertise, products, technology, human resources strength, and research capabilities to a large audience. A pure-play outbound strategy will be seen as an all-out effort to persuade and sell the product hence not sufficient to create credibility among the public.
Inbound strategy in marketing has been around for a decade and many have gained better return on investment (ROI) compared to traditional marketing. This is partly due to the recessionary trends that were unleashed by the US financial crisis of 2008 and thereafter its repercussions spread across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
It should not be considered a one-off operation and needs sustained effort to get better results. So the fact that some people have liked and turned customers don’t mean it would happen forever. Therefore, the companies need to engage them, delight them and make them promoters of the products through word-of-mouth or shares through the digital medium. To achieve these surveys, smart calls to action, smart text, and social monitoring have to be done on a regular basis.
Customers can be given survey questionnaires to find out their feedback and what new products they are looking for. There should be smart calls-to-action- register, vote, or signup for an event, product or service. The existing inbound marketing technique platforms- website, blog, social media should continue to have compelling inbound marketing strategy content tailored to the interests and requirements of the audience. This should help them find a solution to the problem they are facing, achieve their goals by the introduction of new products and ideas.
The inbound marketing strategy content need not be with the intention to sell or market, sometimes it can just be to inform and make consumers aware of their rights, or in the case of the health and nutrition industry, it could be an about how to overcome the trauma of a disease, how to keep healthy, how to choose the right nutrition mix for age and so on. If it is the paint industry, it could be some tips on how to keep the exterior and interior walls fungus-free, moisture free and termite-proof or related issues. A company that has the problems of the consumer paramount than selling its product will establish better credibility and brand value. It will enable them to outpace the competition in the long run.
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Jesus has a way of getting into people’s hearts and minds. John captures a variety of these encounters in chapters 3-5 of his gospel. From a highly respected religious leader to an outcast Samaritan woman, from a royal official to an invalid without real hope, Jesus encounters people who are so different but all of whom he wants to see come alive. He is doing the same thing today, inviting people into life and then inviting them to introduce him to others. This is Jesus. This week we begin with someone who looks like he has his life together – but he really doesn’t. | <urn:uuid:994a9878-471a-4e12-89d9-d8108a5bfd88> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://plcc.org/sermons/a-turbulent-conversation/?player=audio | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.97955 | 130 | 1.625 | 2 |
Taking extra vitamins “does more harm than good” and increases the risk of cancer and heart disease, a major study has revealed.
Around 18 million Brits down supplements thinking they are getting a health boost, but research has found they can have the opposite effect.
Dr Tim Byers – one of the world’s top cancer experts – examined research papers spanning 30 years.
He looked at three widely taken over-the-counter pills and supplements, vitamin E tablets, beta-carotene and folic acid, and warned against exceeding the recommended daily amount.
Dr Byers said: “We are not sure why this is happening but evidence shows that people who take more dietary supplements than needed tend to have a higher risk of developing cancer.
“When we first tested dietary supplements in animal models we found that the results were promising.
“Eventually we were able to move on to humans. We studied thousands of patients for 10 years who were taking dietary supplements and placebos.
“We found that the supplements were actually not beneficial for their health. In fact, some people actually got more cancer while on the vitamins.”
Folic acid supplements are thought to be taken by more than 230,000 pregnant UK women each year as it can help prevent spina bifida and other birth defects affecting the brain and spine.
But one study examined by Dr Byers’ team found too much increased the chances of getting cancer by 56%.
The acid – also known as vitamin – is also taken to cut the risk of heart disease and polyps in a colon, which lead to cancer.
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But the research found too much in supplement form in fact increased the number of dangerous polyps.
Two trials of beta-carotene supplements found taking more than the recommended dose increased the risk of developing lung cancer and heart disease by 20%.
Meanwhile another trial of 35,000 people between 2001 and 2014 in the States found taking too many vitamin E tablets increased the risk of developing prostate cancer by 17%.
Dr Byers, associate director for prevention and control at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, US, began his study after it emerged two decades ago that people eating more fruit and vegetables were less likely to get cancer.
He wanted to see if vitamin supplements – now an estimated £385million market in the UK – would reduce the threat of the killer disease even further.
But long term studies since the 1980s have found taking too many has the opposite effect.
One trial found the chances of lung cancer increased by 18% while another showed an rise of 28%.
Dr Byers said: “We have discovered that taking extra vitamins and minerals do more harm than good.”
He added that most people got their daily recommended doses of vitamins and minerals by eating healthy meals.
He said: “This is not to say that people need to be afraid of taking vitamins and minerals. If taken at the correct dosage multivitamins can be good for you.
"But there is no substitute for good food.”
Folic acid is naturally found in green veg such as broccoli.
Vitamin E is found in foods such as kale and almonds and is taken to boost the immune system.
And Beta-carotene – an antioxidant taken to cut the risk of heart disease and cancer – is found in carrot and mango.
The findings will be presented a US cancer summit this year.
Top UK nutritionist Dr Carina Norris insisted the problem lies with people exceeding the recommended dose.
She said: “GPs recommend folic acid to reduce the risk of birth defects and this is not some weird, wacky supplement.
“But I think there is an assumption that if a nutrient is good for you, then more is better.
"But in some cases increasing the dose can increase the risk of cancer and other diseases.”
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The Apple Watch has been a good fitness tracker since its launch in 2015. With each subsequent generation, it’s gained additional hardware features. The latest Apple Watches can detect and monitor a few different health conditions.
Caution: The Apple Watch Isn’t a Medical Device
First, I must mention two big caveats. The Apple Watch is in no way a replacement for your doctor, nor is the internet, nor am I (check my bio: I’m just a writer).
This article will give you an overview of the different health conditions the Apple Watch can potentially detect. Just keep in mind, the device can’t diagnose you. If you’re at all concerned about the different readings or results you get from any of the sensors, contact your doctor.
Also, the Apple Watch is still relatively new. A lot of research is still being done (you can even participate if you want) on which conditions it can potentially monitor. Of course, we won’t see the results of those studies for a while.
The Apple Watch isn’t a medical device—it’s a smartwatch. If you have a condition (or are concerned you might) that needs to be monitored, you know what to do: contact your doctor.
Now, let’s take a look at what all an Apple Watch can detect right now (with the research to back it up).
High and Low Heart Rates
The Apple Watch has two ways of measuring your heart rate:
- Apple Watch Series 1 or later: Uses an optical heart rate sensor.
- Apple Watch Series 4 or later (excluding the first SE model released in 2020): Uses an electrical heart sensor used by the ECG app.
In every Watch that has it, the optical heart rate sensor can detect if you have an abnormally high or low heart rate. By default, if your heart rate stays above 120 bpm after 10 minutes of inactivity or falls below 40 bpm for 10 minutes, you’ll get a notification.
If you want to change the thresholds, you can do so in the Watch app on your iPhone. Just go to “Heart” and set a new value for “High Heart Rate” and “Low Heart Rate.”
The electrical heart sensor only works when you use the ECG app. It’s like those beeping machines you see in medical dramas, and it takes a far more accurate measure of your heart rhythm. If you experience intermittent heart symptoms—like your heart skipping a beat or a rapid heart rate—you can record an ECG with the app, and then share it with your doctor. During a telemedicine consultation, your doctor might even ask you to use it.
Keep in mind, though, with heart rate monitoring, what’s normal for one person might be abnormal for another. For example, I don’t have low heart rate alerts turned on because I have a relatively low resting heart rate—it hovers just below 45 bpm.
For someone else, a heart rate below 50 bpm might be cause for alarm. Similarly, the high heart rate alerts only trigger if your heart rate is high and you’re inactive. So, don’t worry—you won’t set it off if you go for a run.
Always remember, if you’re worried about anything, call your doctor.
Abnormal Heart Rhythms
In addition to your heart rate, the Apple Watch can also measure your heart’s rhythm. In particular, it checks for atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is when the upper chambers of your heart beat irregularly. It can be a serious medical condition or a symptom of one.
The Apple Watch can be particularly helpful with AFib because it can detect intermittent events. Conditions like AFib can be hard to diagnose because they don’t always happen when you’re conveniently sitting in a doctor’s office.
Again, there’s a fairly heavy dose of caveats with this feature:
- The Apple Watch’s ability to detect irregular heart rates is backed up by a large-scale study, but it isn’t constantly measuring. You could have AFib and never get a notification. There could also be false positives, meaning you get a notification but you don’t have AFib.
- This feature is only available in certain countries due to varying requirements. In Australia, for example, the Apple Watch would have to be approved as a medical device to enable this feature.
- It isn’t meant to be used on people under the age of 22, or those who’ve already been diagnosed with AFib.
You also have to enable irregular heart rate detection. To do so, open the Health app on your iPhone, go to Heart > Irregular Rhythm Notifications, and then tap “Set Up Notifications.” You’ll then have to provide some information to confirm it’s suitable for you to use.
Warning: The Apple Watch does not monitor for heart attacks. If you’re experiencing any heart attack symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.
Warns You About Loud Environments
Hearing loss doesn’t normally happen quickly, but rather, it develops slowly, over time. The more time you spend in loud environments, the worse things are likely to get. However, you can do something to prevent this.
The Noise app (available on the Apple Watch SE, and Series 4 or later) can measure the level of background sound and let you know if it rises above a certain threshold (80 dB, by default). Then you can use earplugs or go somewhere quieter. At the very least, you’ll know you’re potentially damaging your ears.
To set up this feature or change the threshold, go to Settings > Noise on your Watch.
Detects When You Fall
Older people aren’t the ones who need to worry about slipping or falling. Anyone can fall off their bike, slip in the shower, or take a tumble off a ladder. Fortunately, your Apple Watch can tell when this happens and automatically call emergency services, which could save your life.
As always, there are some caveats, though. There’s no guarantee your Apple Watch will detect all falls. You can also trigger false positives, especially if you’re young and active.
When you set up your Watch, you’ll be given the option to enable fall detection. If you didn’t do so or want to double-check, here’s how.
What the Future Looks Like
The Apple Watch Series 6 added a blood oxygenation sensor (SpO2), a feature that is now also found in the Apple Watch Series 7. For the time being, it’s explicitly a fitness and wellness tool, rather than a medical or health-monitoring feature. We can safely assume, however, that this will change in the future. Low blood oxygen saturation levels are associated with common conditions, like asthma, sleep apnea, and COVID-19.
Apple recently announced that studies are being conducted on a variety of health conditions, including asthma, heart failure, influenza, and COVID-19. Just a few years ago, a research paper showed how an Apple Watch could predict diabetes and hypertension.
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The city of Calvia stands out for its old town that is located in the center of the municipality. It has a great geographical location at the foot of La Serra de Tramuntana where it can be easily accessed from the hotels and resorts around.
Tourism in this area did not occur until the mid-nineteenth century, and it was then that it began to attract people who sought to find nature and relax at this municipality.
Despite this great flow of tourism, Calvia still keeps the peace that has always characterized it. There are only a few shops and cafés; it is far from the coastal centers of the region which are full of entertainment stores.
Although it may look like a modest municipality, the evidence of wealth is very clear through the modern sports facilities of Calvia, which contrasts with the traditional aesthetic of the rest of the town.
But in general, the municipality of Calvia is in itself a point of tourism interest. It is full of old architectural constructions that provide the municipality with a historic environment capable of attracting thousands of visitors every year. Most of these buildings were built in the seventeenth century.
The tourism interest does not end here. Among some historical buildings of Calvia you can find the ruins of an ancient Roman villa. And speaking of ruins, the impressive church of Sant Joan Baptista was built on the ruins of a twelfth century church.
This area is very quiet, the perfect place to take a break and relax on its small beaches or getting lost among its mountains.
Easily accessible by its proximity to the foot of La Sierra de Tramuntana and close to a large number of hiking routes and mountain bikers. Calvia is also a municipality committed to the environment and conscious of the use of bicycles regarding transportation. Therefore, there is a bike path that surrounds the municipality and has a wide and easy selection of routes.
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Avoiding ticks and fleas this season
A few easy-to-follow tips for a flea- and tick-free season
For pet owners, warm weather can mean fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and other disease-carrying bugs. Fleas feed on animal blood and can trigger problems including skin irritation, allergic reactions and anemia. They can also carry tapeworms, which can infest your pet.
Fleas alone can each bite you or your pet up to hundreds of times a day, so it’s vital to keep control of these pests before they have the chance to bite, hurt and potentially spread disease.
Here are a few easy-to-follow tips for a flea- and tick-free season:
- Treat your pet with a flea and tick treatment. There are dozens of brands of flea and tick products available at supermarkets, pet supply stores, and veterinary offices, including shampoos, spot-ons, sprays, wipes, collars, and dusts .Some flea control products are only active against adult fleas, whereas other products can also target other stages of the flea life cycle, such as eggs and larvae. In some cases, your veterinarian may recommend more than one product in order to most effectively kill fleas and break the flea life cycle.
- Water really does work! Since fleas do not grasp onto the hair shafts, they fall off in the water and drown. A good dip in a tub of water will wash away most, if not all of the fleas on your pet. Using a gentle shampoo will go a long way toward ridding your pet’s body of fleas.
- If you think you may have a flea infestation but aren’t sure, start by checking your house and yard. Fleas must be completely removed from the affected pet’s environment. Therefore, all other animals in the house must also be treated with flea control products, and the house and yard may need to be treated as well. Vacuuming rugs, throwing out old pet bedding, and laundering other items may also be recommended by your veterinarian to help remove fleas from your pet’s environment.
- After a run outdoors, thoroughly check your pet for ticks or any signs of itching or blood stains. Be sure to look underneath the hair for visible bugs. To check your pet for fleas, run a flea comb through your pet’s fur and dump any hair and debris onto a white paper towel. Dampen it slightly with water. Any small, dark specks that stain the towel red are a clear indication your pet has fleas. But be aware that the largest part of an infestation – flea eggs, larvae and pupae – are almost impossible to see in a quick check. That’s why prevention is key!
- Prevention also includes keeping pets out of “tick habitats,” such as heavily wooded areas or tall grass. As much as possible, create tick-free zones in your yard by keeping grass mown short and bushes cut back.
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An optician is responsible for maintaining records of sales as well as person prescriptions. Opticians must have excellent communication and client service abilities in addition to mastery and also decision-making abilities. Opticians work in stores, medical professional’s offices, as well as various other big retail facilities. Their job tasks are different as well as diverse, and they can operate in any kind of setting. However, there are some common characteristics of a fantastic lens, as well as here are a few of the high qualities to search for when choosing a lens.
A lens’s task overview is intense. According to the United State Bureau of Labor Data, lens tasks are projected to expand by 27% by 2024. This is a strong rise for job security, especially when considering the average American’s life span of nearly 60 years. However, lens who are not yet 60 might not be fairly as lucky. Nonetheless, eye doctors delight in a stable work with solid growth potential customers. optiker efz
Opticians who are registered with the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) are able to utilize the same devices as those operating in healthcare facilities as well as private practices. ABO certification will enhance your credentials and boost your chance of landing a great work. The ABO website teems with information on upgrading your credentials. Further, you can find details on a vast array of subjects associated with lens. You can also discover a checklist of lens that have taken the same examinations as you.
Interested in becoming a lens? Begin your education and learning with an Affiliate’s Level in Ophthalmic Dispensing at a recognized college. This degree is recognized by the payment on lens’ education and learning. The Associate’s Level program covers topics such as optical principles, call lens giving, glasses construction, and also the physiology of the eye. Afterward, you can function towards becoming a certified eye doctor.
Work hazards are among the major reasons why people put on eyeglasses. A dispensing lens is accredited to suggest and also fit eyeglasses. Opticians take the demands of their clients into account prior to prescribing any type of eyewear. A giving optician may additionally help clients select get in touch with lenses or various other reduced vision help. You can consult or arbitration from the Optical Consumer Complaints Solution. You can also submit a grievance with NHS England.
The credentials of a Lens differ. Lots of select this occupation. A high school diploma is essential, along with an associate’s level in opticianry. Lens additionally use prescriptions created by an Optometrist. They fit glasses and also dispense get in touch with lenses, along with suggest prescription eyeglasses. They additionally have actually specialized training in eye illness as well as conditions. Nevertheless, an eye doctor is an ophthalmologist, so you require to have a medical permit to practice in this area. optiker luzern
Historically, glasses were a deluxe for the rich. Nonetheless, colonial Americans imported eyeglasses from Europe. These were mainly for upscale colonists. Using spectacles boosted during the 19th century. In the 1780s, bifocal lenses were established by Benjamin Franklin. This was adhered to by the development of trifocals by John Isaac Hawkins in London in 1827. A patent was provided to B. M. Hanna for two kinds of bifocals in 1859, which later on ended up being the typical type of sunglasses.
Opticians are educated to take a look at and also detect eye disorders as well as execute eye surgical treatment. Nevertheless, they do not perform complicated eye surgeries. Opticians carry out various other procedures like laser treatments as well as small ocular surgeries. A credible lens can likewise do straightforward eye exercises as well as suggest vision treatment to aid people with various health issues. This can make them the best clinical service provider for the individual. So, before you pick a lens for your vision care, ensure you know what they do!
An additional essential aspect is experience. Those with even more experience are extra knowledgeable in diagnosing and dealing with eye disorders. They are additionally most likely to specialize in a certain condition. If you are uncertain which eye care professional to choose, speak with individuals to see if they had an outstanding experience with their eye doctors. Inevitably, a good eye physician can refer you to an ophthalmologist if required. The very best method to guarantee that you are obtaining the highest quality care is to make regular check outs to your regional eye doctor.
The NHS recommends having an eye test every two years, however you can get it more often if your ophthalmic professional feels you require more constant checks. NHS eye examinations are totally free for those in eligible teams. Nonetheless, if you do not satisfy this need, you’ll need to pay independently for your eye treatment. Opticians should provide a declaration of recommendation and an optical prescription. So, when you’re trying to find an optician, choose carefully.
An optician is a highly-skilled professional in the optical market. She or he takes care of an optical shop, maintains stocks, as well as writes prescriptions. In addition to having strong business and communication abilities, lens must have outstanding mastery and also decision-making abilities. Opticians operate in numerous setups, including doctor’s offices, small retailers, and also bigger retail establishments. They likewise work with little, customized tools.
A bachelor’s level is not called for, yet employers do choose that candidates have at the very least some college-level training. Partner’s level programs generally include coursework in math, service, optics, and also eye physiology, together with professional experience under a qualified manager. In addition, lens require a senior high school diploma and also some on-the-job training. The typical lens works up until he or she remains in his or her sixties.
Opticians in Canada need to be registered with the Optical Board of Ontario or the University of Opticians of Ontario, which manages opticians’ licensing and also education. The board of Ontario has its very own enrollment program and compensation, which establishes criteria for opticians. The ABO also has various resources that offer pointers for updating opticians’ credentials. ABO participants need to complete an application and must satisfy specific needs to be licensed by their respective boards. bern corpino
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I’ve spent a good chunk of this weekend at a storytelling workshop, learning how to hone my stories and give them a bigger life than my current version gives them. It was tough, standing up in front of a group of other tellers, telling this story that wasn’t quite ready to be told* because I didn’t have all the details down, I hadn’t quite found the right path into the story yet. This wasn’t a vicious group, not by any means (storytellers are invariably able to tell you the good things they found in your story) but it was still unnerving.
It was very much worth the discomfort of the situation though, because I want to be a better storyteller. It was another of those types of situations where I could put aside my immediate pain for the gain of improving my stories (I like how many of those I have discovered lately – good to use as reminders that I can do that).
A certain level of storytelling comes naturally to me. I come from a family where stories are valued, and being able to remember the odd things someone said, or a funny thing that someone did, is encouraged. We love to use stories as round about ways of explaining things, and we can draw parallels between pretty disparate things by using a good narrative. When I began visiting friends on my own as a kid, I was surprised to discover that not everyone’s family does this, that not everyone knows about the foolish tricks their father played on their uncles as a kid, or the way their mom used to wear her jeans as a teenager.
But as much as that comes naturally to me, I still have a lot to learn. I still need a lot of practice, and I still need to increase my repetoire, and not just to have stories to drag out as entertainment. I need all of these storylines so I can help people. I’ve found that having so many stories at my disposal has helped me figure out how to comfort people in many tough situations, it has helped me reframe people’s self-narrative so it becomes more empowering to them, and it has helped me show others where their opponents might be coming from in an argument. Being able to say ‘What about if…’ and either run with a story I know, or develop one on the spot, is one of the skills I value most and so I want to hone that to as sharp a point as possible. If standing up in front of a group with a half-done story is the way to do that, well, I will suffer through.
Telling people stories is one gift I can give, telling people a kinder version of their own stories is a far greater one.
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World leaders react to "new dawn in America" under Biden administration
World leaders have pledged to work with President Biden on issues including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, with many praising his move to begin the formal process for the U.S. to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement.
What they're saying:
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament in Brussels, "Once again, after four long years, Europe has a friend in the White House. This new dawn in America is the moment we've been waiting for so long. Europe is ready for a new start with our oldest and most trusted partner."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who on Friday is due to become the first world leader to speak over the phone with the president, noted the U.S. and Canada's close ties and said he would work with Biden "to make our countries safer, more prosperous, and more resilient."
- Trudeau later issued a statement expressing his disappointment that Biden had signed an executive order revoking the Keystone XL oil pipeline's permit.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, one of the last leaders to congratulate Biden after his election win, said he's optimistic "there is going to be a good relationship" with the new U.S. president, per AFP.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, another of the final holdouts to congratulate Biden for his win, noted in a tweet that the relationship of the U.S. and Brazil was "long, solid and based on high values."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted that he looked forward to working with Biden to strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance, "expanding peace between Israel and the Arab world and to confront common challenges, chief among them the threat posed by Iran."
- Netanyahu issued a separate statement thanking Trump "for all the great things you have done for Israel."
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani told state television that a "tyrant's era came to an end" with Trump's departure and said "the ball is in Washington's court" in regards to the nuclear deal that the former president withdrew the U.S. from.
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted, "We will be stronger to face the challenges of our time. Stronger to build our future. Stronger to protect our planet. Welcome back to the Paris Agreement!"
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, "America's leadership is vital on the issues that matter to us all, from climate change to COVID, and I look forward to working with President Biden."
Cui Tiankai, China's ambassador to the U.S., tweeted: "China looks forward to working with the new administration to promote sound & steady development of China-U.S. relations and jointly address global challenges in public health, climate change & growth."
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In the face of a global pandemic and budget cuts, the New Mexico State University library system will be getting a much needed breath of fresh air, thanks in part to the student government.
According to the official press release, $80,000 will be appropriated to the library system from the Associated Students of New Mexico State University, whose funding comes from student fees.
“I’m a firm believer in still making sure that the student fees get back to students some way or another,” ASNMSU President Mathew Madrid said. “I don’t know if you want to call it fate, but the day after the story broke, there was a meeting for the Library Student Academic Advisory Council, or LSAAC for short, and quite frankly in that meeting, we just asked very candidly, like, ‘what can ASNMSU do to help?'”
“I was just so surprised and in awe that Mathew Madrid and the ASNMSU senators voted to support this one-time appropriation. We’re extremely touched, and we are just amazed that they wanted to do this. We didn’t ask; they wanted to do this on their own.”
The story in question broke in February when it was announced that the library system would not renew subscriptions to 433 scholarly journals, according to the ASNMSU press release. A wide range of subscriptions were included in the cut, ranging from the “Annals of the Entomological Society of America” to “Trends in Biochemical Sciences.”
With the loss of scholarly content, the interim dean of library administration, Katherine Terpis, feels that this boost of funding will help in the long run. “I think that the benefit is offering access to content, and that is a huge, huge ability to be able to do in times where the funding is not as sustainable,” she said.
The allocation will be used to pay for new content, which includes the Alexander Street Press subscription, Interlibrary Loans, Patron Driven Acquisitions and the Suggest a Purchase program.
“I was just so surprised and in awe that Mathew Madrid and the ASNMSU senators voted to support this one-time appropriation,” Terpis said. “We’re extremely touched, and we are just amazed that they wanted to do this. We didn’t ask; they wanted to do this on their own. That’s huge. I’m just in awe of that. I just am.” | <urn:uuid:63a58660-7811-4d5b-b13b-aaad87df99e5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://kokopelli-nmsu.com/library-receives-new-funding-from-asnmsu/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.971997 | 536 | 1.546875 | 2 |
INDIA STATES TIMES NEWS DESK
- India reported 2,64,202 new COVID-19 cases and 1,09,345 recoveries in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- A United Nations report said that the “deadly wave” of COVID-19 Delta variant “stole 2,40,000 lives in India between April and June” 2021 and disrupted economic recovery.
- Voters in COVID-19 containment zones will be able to cast their votes between 4-5 pm in the upcoming Municipal elections in West Bengal, the state Election Commission said.
- Parties in Jammu and Kashmir have objected to an order by the Union Territory’s administration directing schools and colleges to ensure the participation of students and teachers in ‘surya namaskar’ events on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today.
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Foundation Studies: Computing & IT - Level 1
A hands-on and practical course to develop basic and more advanced IT, Computing, multimedia and digital skills.
In this mainly practical course you will cover specialist computing and IT related skills to enable progression to further study and eventual employment. In addition, you will study core units that focus on key transferable skills such as research and planning, time management and working with others.
There are a mixture of core theory and practical units to study within our specialist IT suites, ranging from solving IT challenges to computer programming skills. You will be coached in developing your job seeking and interview skills. You will also study English and Maths, which are essential for future job roles.
Qualification: BTEC Level 1 Certificate / Diploma in Computing and IT
Duration: One year
You will cover a range of topics throughout the course such as:
- Solving Technical IT Problems
- Creating a Computer Program
- Developing a Digital Product
- Creating a Website
- Developing Digital Information
- Using Digital Communication Technologies
Assessment is continuous, with assignment projects and practical work. You will be given opportunities to carry out practical tasks, present information that you have gathered, keep working logbooks, records and reflective journals, practise English and Mathematical skills, and take part in oral or written presentations. All full-time students are required to study Maths and English at the appropriate level.
Maths and English
All students following a full-time programme of study at HLC will study English and maths as part of their studies, please refer to the Study Programmes page of this website.
- No formal entry qualifications are required
- All applicants will undergo an initial assessment in literacy and numeracy
- Places will be offered following a satisfactory interview
- Applicants will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the chosen subject area
There are various opportunities for further study or employment upon successful completion of your course.
Study options may include:
Foundation Studies in other subjects:
- Foundation Studies: Construction & Building Services - Level 1
- Foundation Studies: Employability Skills - Level 1 & Level 2
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A wealth of opportunity
Wealth managers will need to take account of a changing client base to sustain business growth in coming years. Caroline Allen picks out some details from the latest report from Barclays Wealth Insight.
This article appears courtesy of Global Investor.
The report, the second of a series examining the changing dynamics in the sector, concludes that globally women carry greater economic and financial weight than ever before, raising questions about how they think and act financially, how their attitudes differ from those of male clients and what organisations can do to capture the new source of business.
"A Question of Gender" says the commercial world is now taking notice of women's growing spending power. "The challenge for financial institutions is to take notice of these differences and recognise that a one-size-fits-all approach to how they communicate with their clients doesn't work."
Aware of the different approaches and requirement of the genders, private banks and other financial services providers are now paying considerable attention towards making their products and services more female-focused.
The BWI study found that marriage is a significant source of wealth for around one-quarter of women, compared with just one in 10 men. Globally, men still make most of the financial decisions in a marriage or partnership, but this is changing for younger generations as the Internet, newspapers and specialist publications help women become better informed. | <urn:uuid:d57ddc91-5ada-43cd-99ba-ca8221b3d0bc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.euromoney.com/article/b13224vhpxdkqm/a-wealth-of-opportunity | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.960003 | 275 | 1.804688 | 2 |
The story of Modlich Monument Company follows four generations of a family dedicated to creating beautiful stone memorials for central Ohio families. Our long family tradition began with Linus Modlich, a skilled stone cutter who owned his own monument company in Germany. In 1927, Linus moved to America to showcase his talent at Zenker Monuments, a former company of the central Ohio area. During the height of the Great Depression business suffered, and Mr. Zenker could no longer afford to pay Linus enough to support his wife and four children. Linus had no choice but to leave Zenker Monuments and start his own company.
In 1936, Linus founded Franklin Monument Company on Mound Street with a $1,000 loan from a relative. Initially, Linus worked alone in the shop and did sporadic work for other monument companies in order to support his family. He would borrow a portable compressor from a friend in Dayton when he needed to do on-site engraving. His wife looked after the shop while he was out working other jobs. In 1964, the second generation of the family took ownership of the business when Linus retired and his son John purchased the company.
John began working for the company in 1939, spending his evenings after school in the shop. After graduating, John worked full-time until he joined the military. In 1946, John returned home to Columbus and immediately began his career with the family business. John continued to develop the company, even as it was forced to relocate due to the construction of Interstate-70. The company was moved to its current location on Hague Avenue in 1971. The success and growth of the company required its facility to be expanded in 1983. Now known as Modlich Monument Company, it had grown from the smallest to one of the largest monument dealers in central Ohio. In 1990, the company transitioned to the third generation as John retired and his sons Jerry and Dan purchased the business.
Each of John’s nine children worked for the company. Of his six sons, five are still involved in the stone industry. The commercial fabrication company, Modlich Stoneworks, split off in 1986. Modlich Monument Company now employs the fourth generation, which is rare in many family businesses. All of its employees, including the family members, have many years of experience in the memorial industry and contribute to the company’s legacy of producing monuments of lasting quality and craftsmanship. | <urn:uuid:4810aea0-342d-493b-8461-d97ceae17797> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://modlich-monument.com/our-story | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.983656 | 490 | 1.65625 | 2 |
BOSTON (CBS) – There are so many diets out there and many can be hard to follow, but local researchers have found a simple way to lose weight without all of the fuss. Dr. Mallika Marshall tells us about a new diet that gets results.
The American Heart Association (AHA) diet is highly regarded as effective and healthy, but it can be complicated with lots of goals and targets for things like total calories, fats, proteins, carbohydrates and sodium.
In a new study, researchers at University of Massachusetts Medical School wanted to simplify things for dieters and give them one goal to aim for…eating 30 grams of fiber a day.
Participants were told to load up on legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and they didn’t have to restrict where their other calories came from. | <urn:uuid:3a7718bc-398c-425a-927b-538511ba753a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.washingtoninformer.com/health-watch-high-fiber-diet-binge-watching-warning/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.955923 | 172 | 2.125 | 2 |
Skylights are windows placed on a ceiling or other structure to let the natural light come through to the room below. Skylights come in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit both residential and commercial facilities, and they often add beauty and class to any room they are a part of. Companies that sell skylights make high-quality products that come in such a wide selection that anyone who wishes to have one is certain to find one that they like.
Skylights Offer Many Advantages
Thanks to the interest that many people have in protecting the environment and leaving a smaller carbon footprint, the trend towards using more all-natural products is becoming more and more popular. Instead of using harsh lights with strong-wattage light bulbs, installing a skylight is a great alternative that can save money and landfill space. Skylights come in a variety of styles that include:
Traditional metal deck lights, corrugated roof lights, tile roof lights, and tube lights
A variety of roof windows that include fixed roof and opening roof types
Hatchways that provide a more open look and come in sliding-access, skylight-access, and metal-access types
Architectural skylights that can be round or pyramid-shaped
Overhead glazings and glass roofs
Tubular skylights that are attached to a shaft, so they are more adaptable to the surface they are on
Barrel vaults that are large and come in a variety of shapes and sizes
Best of all, most skylight prices are very reasonable. If you are considering installing any type of skylight in your home or office, there is no need to worry that it will be too expensive. Skylights are appropriate for homes of all sizes, as well as school gyms, corporate buildings, retail outlets, gift shops and even restaurants. If you want to save money, and use a more natural alternative to regular lighting, skylights are an excellent choice.
How to View the Choices for Skylights
Although skylight costs are fairly low considering what you are getting in return, doing some comparative shopping is not a bad idea. All companies offering this product are different, and all will have different selections and different price ranges, so shopping around is a smart choice. Fortunately, it is very simple to do this nowadays because you can simply go to the Internet and view the selection that is available. Company websites also show you full-colour photographs of all their products, so you can see exactly what you are getting before you purchase anything.
One of the biggest advantages to purchasing skylights is that they look great regardless of the facility they are in. Whether it’s for a home or business, small or large, contemporary or traditional, you can find the perfect skylight that will look great and will reduce the need for traditional lighting. Skylights come in such a wide selection that everyone can find what they want. Whether you are purchasing these lights for practical reasons only, or because you want to make the room look more attractive, you can find exactly what you want by simply going online. | <urn:uuid:cda8a66c-5bed-4a29-9717-da3bd3fc5809> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://impressivemagazine.com/skylights-add-a-touch-of-class-to-any-room/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.957749 | 650 | 1.765625 | 2 |
Insomnia in the time of COVID
Insomnia has been part of the human experience for hundreds (if not thousands) of years, triggered by upheaval or significant stress; health or financial threats; change in routines; grief and loss.
Enter COVID. Homeschooling for the first time? Unemployment, under-employment, over-employment? Financial stress? Change in relationship status? Plans (remember those?) cancelled? Drinking more? Eating more? Napping more? Spending more time with children and partners with no hope of escape? This all likely sounds familiar. These changes alone often precipitate a bout of sleeplessness, even when all else is stable. And ironically, the very thing we may be craving—a respite, an ability to recharge, the elixir to life’s stressors – aka sleep, may feel out of reach, adding to our already long list of depleted personal resources.
What is happening? It is likely that you are experiencing a bout of “acute” insomnia (symptoms that go on for days or weeks). This is distinct from chronic insomnia, when symptoms persist for three or more months. Why is this distinction an important one? Because most people can tolerate a few days or weeks of insomnia. While frustrating and unsettling, it can be considered adaptive, allowing our “fight or flight” response to kick in, perhaps granting us some extra time to get things done and make necessary adjustments amidst the crisis at hand. Acute sleep struggles will typically resolve on their own within a matter of weeks. However, if we respond by developing poor sleep habits, these compensatory behaviors can end up being counterproductive and perpetuate insomnia in the long-term.
How do I avoid chronic insomnia?
Keep the same rise (wakeup) time, no matter what. Yes, even on weekends and no matter how poorly you slept the previous night. This will help you stick to a regular rhythm, allow for morning light exposure, and allow your sleep drive (the intense sleepiness we need to have at night to enable good sleep) to take over on a regular basis.
Give up sleep effort. Our colleague Donn Posner, Ph.D likes to say that trying to sleep is like trying to digest food. The more you try and the more effort you expend, the harder it is to achieve. Frustration (and more sleep loss) ensues. What to do instead? Stop trying so hard. Get out of bed, go do something else (a pleasant, not stressful activity), and IF sleepiness returns, get back in bed and allow it to happen. If not, trust that sleep will return, if not that night, likely the next. And remember: no matter how poorly you sleep (even if you feel like you fell asleep just before your alarm goes off) get up at your usual wake time!
Beware of over-extending your time in bed. Going to bed too early, sleeping much later than usual once you finally get to sleep at 3am, and napping as an effort to “catch up” on lost sleep, all serve to disrupt one’s circadian (biological) rhythm. These behaviors will dysregulate your sleep drive, siphoning away the high level of sleepiness you need at bedtime to produce sufficient sleep overnight.
Practice stimulus control. If you are trying to work from home with kids around, your bedroom has likely become an office, a place to hide, an entertainment center, a snacking spot, etc. Bottom line: use the bed (and ideally bedroom) for sleep and intimacy only. Allow your bed to be a signal (aka stimulus) for sleep…not all of the other late-breaking COVID-news, Dr. Google, Tik-Tok viewing, etc. If you wake up during the night, get out of bed, go somewhere else, and do something else, until the sandman comes to knock on your door…then go ahead and get back into bed and see if sleep comes again. And, if not tonight, tomorrow night will likely be better.
Be careful of the sleep “lies” you tell yourself. We often get attached to unhelpful beliefs and attitudes about sleep out of anxiety, experience, misinformation in the media, or just because they seem to make sense. Often we tell ourselves: “My day will be completely ruined if I don’t sleep tonight,” “I am going to get COVID-19 if I don’t get sleep”, “I will never sleep again”. These types of thoughts are activating, make us feel anxious, and in turn, fuel our insomnia, making it even more difficult to fall asleep. Realize that these thoughts represent your insomnia “talking.” Push back against it! What is the evidence for these statements? The evidence against? Try to “reframe” these statements into healthier and more positive messages. Consider using mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation strategies to help calm your mind as well.
Avoid the middle-of-the night snacking! We are all about comfort right now, and there’s nothing like a pint of Dulce de Leche or a bag of potato chips to soothe the soul. Using food to help you get back to sleep can create a slippery slope of sleep-related eating disorders and even more insomnia, leading to more maladaptive health habits that need breaking over the long-term. Keep it simple: don’t go to bed hungry, consider having a light snack an hour or more before bedtime, and avoid using food as a middle-of-the night pacifier.
Be patient. Change doesn’t happen overnight (pun intended). It may take several weeks or even a month or two to turn things around, especially in this climate. By practicing healthy sleep habits you are more likely than not to find sleep again. It may be a little different right now, and that’s OK too, but the goal is to respond in a way that is protective and fosters healthy sleep behaviors. If you get discouraged, or feel overwhelmed, please know that there are many resources and experts out there to help.
Resources for Finding Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Therapists in your area:
Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine
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Urban trees help to filter air and water, control storm water, conserve energy and provide shade and animal habitat. They add beauty, form and structure to urban landscapes while reducing noise and creating spaces for social interactions. The urban campus environment presents trees with a number of challenges, including limited root and canopy space, poor soil quality, deficiencies or excess water and light, heat pollution, mechanical and chemical damage.
In an effort to minimize additional unnecessary stress on the trees, maintain the health and vitality of the trees and vegetation and minimize personal safety risks for all users, the University prohibits the use and attachment of weight bearing ropes, slings, belts, bands, and assorted other attachments to trees within the boundaries of the campus. However, some installations are allowed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison if the following restrictions are met and followed.
This policy is applicable to everyone who uses campus outdoor spaces on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, including the campus natural areas. Arboretum, Agricultural Research Stations, UW-Extension facilities and other non-contiguous properties are not included at this time. | <urn:uuid:fe84fc53-898f-4fb1-8746-a8fc22025906> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-6055 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.907036 | 229 | 2.5 | 2 |
It’s always optimal to train for a race in similar conditions in which you will be running. So if you are running a marathon outside, then it’s best to train outside if you can. Don’t despair if a treadmill is the only way you can train because it’s still possible to do well. You may experience more muscle soreness as you won’t have trained to adjust for running on pavement. Set your treadmill for negative incline and do several runs at minus two percent. This will increase the pounding on your legs that you will surely experience on race day. | <urn:uuid:8e8c778e-239c-4eee-9426-0d53485285f2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.fitandfabliving.com/cardio/4164-training-for-a-race-on-a-treadmill/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.934168 | 124 | 1.96875 | 2 |
Mesolithic flint objects NE of Cawley's Covert
Findspot - flint objects, dating to the Mesolithic period, were found 400m north east of Cawley's Covert.
1 Mesolithic flint cores and blades were among the material recovered from around Highwall Spinney, Brailes Hill after reports of flint finds from the farmer.
2 Two other possible Mesolithic flints, in the possession of the farmer, were brought in for identification.
3 A quantity of other flint objects were picked up from the surface.
4 OS card
5 Fourteen waste flakes, no retouch. Undated.
6 Drawing of one of the flints in 2. | <urn:uuid:4e925af1-10fa-4e0a-89a4-002223c3a6da> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/catalogue_her/mesolithic-flint-objects-ne-of-cawleys-covert | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.949273 | 146 | 2.40625 | 2 |
HTML::Entity::Fast - Encode / Decode HTML entities faster
say encode-html-entities '<ent> & ©'; # <ent> & ©
say decode-html-entities '<ent> & ©' # <ent> & ©
HTML::Entity::Fast provides two subroutines, one for encoding HTML entities in a string, and one for decoding them.
Elizabeth Mattijsen firstname.lastname@example.org
Source can be located at: https://github.com/lizmat/HTML-Entity-Fast . Comments and Pull Requests are welcome.
If you like this module, or what I’m doing more generally, committing to a small sponsorship would mean a great deal to me!
COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE
Copyright 2022 Elizabeth Mattijsen
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The last couple of weeks, we have been discussing the power that your donations have on the students of Cherokee County. Last week in our blog, When Little Ears are Straining to Listen, we went into the details of an IMPACT grant that went towards devices that helped students who may have auditory struggles hear their teachers and classmates better. This helped students focus better and gave them a fun way to contribute to classroom conversations. This week, we will be discussing another approved grant that has helped students develop additional skills. This program will ultimately help students obtain skills that will help them as they head into high school, higher education, and the workforce.
As information is obtained regarding Makerspace, the hope is that teachers will be able to use this tool to enhance the learning process for students. Through Makerspace, learning is centered around the students, and the teacher becomes a facilitator of learning. The objectives included:
- Complete graduating class legacy project
- Spread awareness of Makerspace among teachers
- Provide coaching opportunities for teachers to incorporate Makerspace into their classrooms
Through this program, students are shown that learning doesn't always take place in textbooks and homework. Sometimes learning can happen through art, fun experiments, or a number of other creative outlets. This school has certainly captured the importance of forward-thinking teaching philosophies to implement for their students.
These opportunities would not be available if it weren't for the generosity of our donors! We want to thank all of those who have contributed, big or small! If you would like to learn more about the foundation, click here or perhaps consider donating, so we can continue to make grants like this one a reality! | <urn:uuid:7780dc93-d2d7-4eb1-ba1e-4a37bd22aec2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cherokeecountyeducationalfoundation.org/news/making-makerspace?tmpl=component&print=1&format=print | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.968159 | 347 | 2.875 | 3 |
Ιf y᧐u’ｒe selling а house ԝith mold problems, ｙou neｅԀ tⲟ understand ʏ᧐ur options t᧐ ցｅt tһe Ƅest ⲣossible ρrice. Mold removal ⅽɑn cost as much ɑs $6,000, nd that’s just рart of the mold remediation cost. Уοu’ll аlso neеԀ to understand:
Τhｅ risks ᧐f mold tο people ɑnd your home’ѕ structure
Wһat mold looks ⅼike and һow tо fіnd it аnd identify іt
Ꭲһe legal proceedings tߋ tɑke declaring it in California
Ⲩߋur three options tօ selling у᧐ur house ԝith mold, including һow tο appraise аnd stage tһе һome fоr sale
Ⲩ᧐u’ll neеԀ tⲟ ցｅt it appraised and stage the house afterward tߋ mаke іt presentable fоr showing.
Нere’ѕ everything ｙоu neｅԁ tⲟ knoԝ ɑbout selling ｙοur house with mold ⲣroblems.
nderstand the Health & Structural Risks of Mold Damage
Structural damage fгom Mold
Mold аffects Ьoth the structure оf үߋur һome аnd yⲟur health, ɑnd іt cɑn grow visibly ᧐n thе оutside ߋr inside ʏօur walls.
Ɗifferent types оf mold affect yоu аnd үߋur һome Ԁifferently, which іs tο say а mold tһat ｃauses allergies ԝօn’t damage tһe wood.
Mold thrives in dampness аnd ցrows ߋn wood, paper, cardboard, carpet, eᴠеn food.
Common sources ⲟf mold ρroblems include:
Damp crawl spaces, attics, and basements
Wet clothes іn tһe laundry room
Avoiding ⲟr controlling/limiting thеѕｅ moisture sources ɡoes a long ԝay іn preventing mold spores fгom growing аnd creating рroblems indoors.
Ƭһe Center fօr Disease Control аnd Prevention ⲣoints ᧐ut thаt mold enters үⲟur home tһrough doors, windows, ɑnd long-term exposure ⅽan сause asthma ɑnd respiratory allergies, ｅspecially in children, tһｅ elderly, ɑnd those ԝith compromised immune systems.
California’ѕ Department օf Public Health goes eνｅn further, correlating mold exposure tⲟ tһе risk ⲟf eczema, eye irritation, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, ɑnd congestion.
Τһе agency points օut tһаt dampness in living spaces leads tο ɑ code inspector marking ｙօur home aѕ substandard.
Іn fɑct, tһe California Residential Building Code specifically lists dampness and mold іn the fߋllowing passage:
Аѕ mentioned above, however, there агｅ thousands ᧐f ԁifferent species ⲟf molds, and ｅach affects ｙⲟur һome ɑnd health іn ɗifferent ᴡays.
Black mold iѕ mоst ⲟften cited ԝhen selling ɑ house ѡith mold problems, Ƅut іt ᧐nly affects у᧐ur health. Οther molds ϲause wood rot, ᴡhich compromises tһе structural integrity ߋf а house, ɑnd ⅽould lead tߋ major repairs.
Assess tһe Damage – Ԝһere and Ꮋow Bad Ιs Ιt?
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differentiates Ƅetween mold fungi, ᴡhich discolors wood ԝithout damaging it, and decay fungi, ԝhich ⅽauses brown rot, dry rot, and օther structural damage tо thｅ wood.
Locating ɑnd diagnosing the damage fгom tһesе ɗifferent mold types ϲɑn ƅｅ difficult since οne is mоｒｅ visible.
Нow to Find Mold іn Уⲟur House
Black molds, like tһе infamous Stachybotrys chartarum, ɑre easy t᧐ see. Ƭhey’гｅ dark black in color with ɑ rough, fuzzy surface tһat discolors ԝhatever surface they’ге оn.
Ꭲhese molds often grow ߋn walls (especially in cracks where moisture builds ᥙр), ᧐n tile mortar, ceilings, and іn furniture ɑnd carpets. Thе discoloration left Ьehind іѕ referred tߋ аs mildew.
Musty odors aｒe a strong indication οf mold, ｅspecially invisible molds inside уοur walls. Ꭺ flashlight ⅽаn help find discolorations, ɑnd a thermal imaging device iѕ օften սsed t᧐ detect mold Ƅeyond the naked eye.
Օther common locations f᧐r mold ɑｒе ɑгound air conditioning units (inspect drain pans, drain lines, evaporator coils, ɑnd ɑnywhere үⲟu ѕee leaks), vents, sinks, kitchens, bathrooms, leaky windows, laundry rooms, аnd ɑnywhere consistently damp ᧐r гecently flooded.
Мore thаn just wood, mold loves thе cellulose contained іn drywall. Ᏼe wary оf any ɑreas with exposed drywall, wet carpet, аnd other telltale signs оf mold.
Ԝhɑt Ɗoes Mold Lⲟⲟk Like in а House?
any forms оf mold ɑrｅ visible, аnd they ѕhow aѕ fuzzy, leathery, textured surfaces. They’ге οften circular and overlap tߋ сreate а polka dot pattern, аnd ʏⲟu’ll find tһеѕｅ patterns ߋn walls, floors, and ceilings, ƅoth inside аnd ⲟut.
Аѕ іt builds ᥙp, іt resembles fіne orange dust that cаn easily be mistaken fߋr sawdust. Ιf tһose spores агｅ ɡiven moisture, tһey grow ᴡhite hyphae strands, which germinate t᧐ fοrm mycelium, which ƅecomes a fruiting body tһɑt produces mօгe spores.
Once үou Ƅegin seeing the fruiting bodies of tһіs mold, іt’s neϲessary tօ remove аll thｅ decayed wood аnd spores, ԝhich raises tһе mold removal cost. Ꭲһіѕ is mսch mⲟｒе expensive thɑn black mold, which ｃan Ьｅ cleaned ѡith soap, water, bleach, аnd elbow grease.
Dry rot is particularly damaging ᴡhen it ɑffects tһｅ structural integrity օf thе house. Ӏn thеsｅ сases, іt’s ᥙnlikely ｙοur house ᴡill pass inspection and еνｅr sell tⲟ ɑ traditional buyer.
Аlthough ԁifferent types оf mold ⅽause varying levels ⲟf damage, ɑny signs оf аny species ⲟf mold ѡill throw ᥙⲣ red flags ߋn ɑny home inspection. Ƭһiѕ drastically reduces the selling рrice, fair market ᴠalue ɑnd еᴠｅn үоur ability tߋ sell ʏоur һome.
Legalities оf Selling Yоur House ѡith Mold
Ԝhen selling а house ԝith mold іn California, ｙߋu’ll neеԁ tօ disclose ᴡhether you’гe aware оf tһе ρroblem іn writing. Tһіs іs done սsing thｅ California Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Ϝorm.
Іn аddition, mold iѕ listed in California Civil Code 1102-1102.17, ɑnd tһe ѕtate maintains a Code Enforcement database оf ᴡhom to contact tο report mold ⲣroblems.
Іf үou ɗⲟn’t disclose tһе existence οf mold, ԁоn’t for one ѕecond think tһe next owner іѕ ɡoing tօ Ьｅ օk ѡith it. Օnce they discover tһe mold (and tһey ѡill), they’rе ցoing to ѡant remediation.
Аlso, іf үօu’re hoping t᧐ rent ᧐ut ү᧐ur home instead օf selling it, your tenants have tѡо legal pathways in tһe ѕtate օf California: «rent withholding» ɑnd «repair and deduct.»
In each case, ʏօu ѡill lose revenue іf ʏ᧐u Ԁon’t қeep үοur house іn ɑ habitable condition аccording tօ state law.
Ꭰоn’t eᴠеn tһink about selling ᧐r renting а house until ɑfter mold remediation.
Mold Remediation – Іs Ιt Worth thе Cost?
Deciding ᴡhether t᧐ ɡet mold remediation isn’t а decision аt аll – іt’s going tⲟ neeⅾ tο ƅe ԁоne оne way ߋr ɑnother. Like cancer, tһе faster үօu fiⲭ а mold ρroblem, thе ⅼess damaging іt іѕ. Mold remediation costs ᴠary wildly tһough.
Α small mold issue ｃan Ƅｅ cleaned ԝith a pair ᧐f rubber gloves, ɑ fɑсe mask and goggles, а scrub brush, аnd ѕome mold-killing cleaner ⅼike Tilex.
Ꭺ few additional cleaners ʏօu ｃаn ᥙse аrｅ:
tea tree oil
Αre аlso powerful mold killers. While tһｅѕe cleaners kill mold, іt ɗoesn’t always fіⲭ tһe mildew stains thаt іt leaves ƅehind. Stained ɑreas ߋf carpet, grout, ɑnd drywall will Ƅе һome improvements tߋ mɑke before selling.
Dry rot аnd ⅼarge аreas οf mold require professional inspection and cleaning. Тhese inspections cost an average ⲟf $300-$400 f᧐r houses ƅelow 4,000 square feet, while thе average cost fοr mold remediation іѕ $2,226. Тһе рrice range is аnywhere fгom $50 оf cleaning supplies uр tо $6,000 ԝith several experts involved.
Ηow tο Sell a House ԝith Mold Рroblems
Νow thаt yⲟu қnoᴡ tһе costs involved, tһｅ ultimate question is wһɑt to ⅾο?
There агe tһree options fⲟr selling a house ᴡith mold.
Үߋu ⅽаn еither:
fіх іt ɑnd list it
drop thе ρrice аnd list
оr sell tһe house ɑs-iѕ.
Еach haѕ pros and cons, ѕօ ⅼеt’ѕ ɡо ονеr thеm!
Fix and List
Fixing ɑnd listing ｙ᧐ur house іs thе ideal solution f᧐r small mold рroblems. Ιf it’ѕ ѕomething уоu ⅽаn simply clean (і.е. ɑ small patch ߋf mold ⲟn үօur shower tile’s grout), ʏߋu ϲɑn dⲟ ѕߋ ɑnd list tһе home.
Ⲟf ⅽourse, yօu’ll neеԀ а home inspector tο validate that tһe mold іѕ removed, аnd іt’s bｅst tߋ ⅾo tһiѕ prior t᧐ listing tһe house. Ιf potential buyers and agents catch wind there’ѕ a mold issue, they mɑｙ Ƅe deterred fгom buying.
Fixing ɑnd listing a house ɡets уou thｅ mߋst money ⲣossible on thｅ sale, Ьut іt аlso гequires ʏ᧐u tօ dо ɑ full mold remediation job ｙourself. Տߋ long аs tһere’ѕ no structural damage, tһіѕ іѕ easy.
Ιf tһe underlying ρroblem (і.е. faulty plumbing ߋr ɑ leaky roof) ѕtill exists, simply removing thｅ mold ᴡon’t ƅe enough t᧐ ցｅt thｅ fᥙll listing ⲣrice.
Drop thе Ꮲrice аnd list
Ꮃhen fixing isn’t аѕ easy, tһе reality іs уоu wօn’t ցｅt thｅ full listing ρrice. Тһere aгe tіmeѕ уߋu’ll Ƅｅ ɑble tⲟ remove tһe mold Ьut аｒе unable t᧐ afford thｅ costs ߋf fixing tһе root ⲣroblem օr cosmetic damages caused (ⅾоn’t worry tһough; үou ⅽɑn ѕtіll sell а house tһat neеds major repairs).
Dropping thе listing price of а һome below fair market ѵalue is а strategic moᴠｅ tο roll associated costs οf damage into thｅ ｖalue.
Tһiѕ essentially admits t᧐ issues ᴡith the һome (уοu ԝill ƅｅ disclosing thеm tߋ tһe buyer) and ɡiving financial ⲟr seller concessions t᧐ ɡive tһe buyer liquidity tо fiх thｅѕе issues moving forward.
Ꮤhile this option саn squeeze аѕ mᥙch ｖalue аs рossible оut ߋf tһе һome, ʏօu’ll ѕtill neｅԁ tⲟ pay for a real estate agent, listing fees, staging costs, аnd ߋther associated costs ⲟf selling үour house ᧐n tһe open real estate market.
Selling the House ‘Aѕ Ιѕ’
Τһe final option іs t᧐ simply sell үօur house ‘аs is’ tо а real estate investment company, or cash buyer, ⅼike SoCal Ηome Buyers. Тһіs saves ｙοu timｅ, money, ɑnd stress in both fixing tһｅ mold рroblem and selling yοur house, ɑnd it’s tһｅ quickest ᴡay tо ɡｅt cash in hand fօr ʏοur house.
Eѵｅn іf you fiⲭ the mold ρroblem, residual effects of іt ｃɑn leave your house sitting ᧐n the market longer, costing уou еѵery mіnute.
Ԝｅ ɡive ｙօu а cash offer fοr уour house in ‘aѕ іѕ’ condition tօ mɑke selling a house ɑfter mold remediation or Ьefore, easy. Selling ɑ house ᴡith mold ρroblems ｃаn cost ʏou thousands, ｅνеn tens of thousands ᧐f dollars, еspecially when іt involves broken plumbing, roof leaks, and օther detrimental ρroblems.
Contact uѕ tߋɗay ⲟr ɡive uѕ a cаll tߋ discuss the ｖalue οf ʏour house ѡith mold ⲣroblems.
Ꭱegardless ⲟf wһɑt you choose, ʏ᧐u neеⅾ tօ ցｅt ѕtarted now.
Τhe longer mold iѕ ⅼeft alone, thе mօгe spores іt releases into tһｅ air аnd tһｅ fսrther іt grows іnto its life stages. Once mold ｒeaches tһe fruiting stage, іt’ѕ а lot harder tօ fully remove from yߋur house.
Mold іs a term used tο ⅾescribe hundreds οf thousands ⲟf species οf microorganisms tһɑt live everywhere агound ｙοu. Іt lives ᧐n ү᧐ur clothing, іn the wood ᧐f ʏοur home, ɑnd eѵen іn уοur food.
Ⴝome molds ϲause wood rot that damage thｅ structure οf үօur house, ѡhile ⲟthers ɑｒｅ toxic tо humans, causing allergies, respiratory issues, and ρossibly eｖen death.
Cleaning mold cаn Ƅе a hassle. First, you һave tߋ scrub everything clean with а mold-killing cleaner. Ƭhen уοu neｅԀ tо fiх discoloration caused Ьʏ it ԝhile ɑlso reducing moisture ɑnd improving airflow, ventilation, ɑnd filtration іn yоur һome.
From there, it’ѕ neсessary tⲟ fіҳ tһе underlying рroblem tһat caused tһe mold. Should you cherished this post and also you wish to acquire more information about we buy Omaha NE kindly stop by the web-site. Тhіs ϲan Ƅｅ faulty plumbing, leaky roofs/windows, օr flooding, ⲟr in ⲟther ԝords, ɑ һome ԝith major repairs!
At SoCal Home Buyers, ᴡе understand thｅ difficulty οf selling а house ԝith mold ⲣroblems. Ꮤe buy houses ‘аs iѕ’ fߋr cash, ѕo yоu not օnly сan sell а house with major mold damage, Ьut ʏ᧐u ɡｅt tһe moѕt money possible ɑs fast aѕ ρossible.
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The 2020 MLB season is on hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic, so we’ve got some time to burn and a baseball void to fill. Fortunately, there are decades of Oakland A’s history to look back on, and even rerunball is better than no ball at all. Let’s reminisce!
Here’s the latest “this date in history” from A’s info manager Mike Selleck:
Before Bo and Deion there was Ace Parker. On April 30, 1937 Parker hit a pinch hit home run in his first Major League at bat. The Duke All-American would later be elected to the Football Hall of Fame. #ThisDateInAthleticsHistory— Mike Selleck (@MikeSelleck) April 30, 2020
It was nice of Selleck to mention Bo and Deion as his examples of two-sport athletes. Of course, the name most recently on the minds of Oakland A’s fans is Kyler Murray, the 1st-round draft pick who chose pro football over baseball.
Ace Parker isn’t anywhere near as famous as any of them, but he still qualifies as someone who played in both the NFL and MLB. And while his baseball career lasted only 94 games in the majors, his work on the grid-iron earned him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so he’s certainly not a nobody.
A distinguished old-timey two-sport athlete who played for the A’s back in Philadelphia? Let’s take a closer look! Here’s what the Pro Football HOF has to say about him:
Ace Parker never really intended to play pro football when he completed his career as an All-American tailback at Duke University in 1936. His ambition was to be a major league baseball player and he signed a contract with the Philadelphia Athletics. But after the 1937 baseball season, he obtained permission from the Athletics to give pro football a try.
He joined the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League, still really expecting to play out just one pro football season and then call it a career. History now records that the 1937 season wasn’t “the end of it” for the 5-10, 178-pound fireball. Ace stayed with the Dodgers until World War II military service interrupted his career in 1942.
He returned to the pros in 1945 with the Boston Yanks then added a brilliant final campaign with the New York Yankees of the All-America Football Conference in 1946.
Interestingly, it was baseball and not the huge NFL linemen that Ace faced every weekend that proved to be the biggest stumbling block in his career. Broken ankles twice endangered his pro football career and, in 1940, he won Most Valuable Player honors in the NFL even though he had suffered a broken left ankle in a summer baseball game that year. For the first three weeks of the season, he had to wear a 10-pound brace that extended from his ankle to his knee.
Ace wasn’t exceptionally fast anyway, but he continued doing just what he had always done – running, passing, catching passes, punting, placekicking, returning punts and kickoffs and playing defense. The Brooklyn Dodgers of the early 1940s were a constant threat to the New York Giants and Washington Redskins for supremacy in their division and Parker was the guiding force of the Dodgers attack.
As for how he came to be with the A’s specifically, SABR has the explanation in their long profile of Parker:
Former Philadelphia Athletics hurler Jack Coombs was the baseball coach at Duke when Parker arrived. ...
Coombs had played for Connie Mack, who was still managing the Philadelphia Athletics. Mack was also familiar with Duke second baseman Wayne Ambler and reportedly helped to pay his tuition. These relationships created a Blue Devils/Athletics pipeline of sorts. When Parker’s Duke teammate Chubby Dean joined the Athletics in 1936, he insisted that Parker come to Philadelphia in the summer of 1936 and work out with the team.
Pleased with what he saw in the visit, Mack made a tentative agreement that Parker would sign with the Athletics when college concluded. That timetable was moved forward by a few months when Parker signed with Mack in early February 1937. Mack added him to the roster heading to Mexico City on February 15 for spring training.
Unfortunately, Parker’s baseball career didn’t amount to much, though it did have an exciting start. He made his MLB debut on April 24 as a pinch-runner, entering in the 9th inning and scoring the tying run en route to a comeback victory. His next appearance came on this day, April 30 — on the wrong end of a 15-3 blowout, he entered as a pinch-hitter in the 9th and knocked a two-run homer off Wes Ferrell of the Red Sox, who made the All-Star team that year.
That dinger made Parker the first player in AL history (second in MLB) to hit a pinch-hit homer in his first career at-bat. To date, that specific feat has only been done 19 times. (One of the other times was Joe Keough, of the 1968 Oakland A’s.)
He played parts of two seasons for the A’s as a middle infielder, in 1937-38 through age 26, but never appeared in the majors after that. His numbers, in 228 plate appearances:
Parker, MLB career: .179/.231/.242, 19 wRC+, 2 HR, -1.9 WAR
He did spend quite a bit of time in the minors, though, sticking around through age 40 in 1952. He had more success there, batting .294 in 694 games (2,520 PAs). He later managed the Durham Bulls for a few years, and then at the college level he was the coach of Duke baseball, his alma mater, for over a decade.
Parker lived to 101 years old. According to Wikipedia, “He is the first and so far only member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to have lived past their hundredth birthday.” Here’s a nice story that a local news station did about him upon his passing in 2013.
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The entire year 2009 scratching the newest 200th wedding of the birth out of the Russian creator Nestor Vasilievich Kukolnik. Eclipsed by the higher Gogol’s anniversary, Kukolnik’s will most likely wade unnoticed. The writer immediately after seriously considered Pushkin’s literary competitor was forgotten today – as undeservedly when he was once extravagantly extolled. Nestor Kukolnik, who had been not just Gogol’s modern-day also their classmate from the the newest Nezhinsky university, now is probably appreciated only due to the fact a buddy off Karl Briullov and you can Mikhail Glinka. I owe to that particular relationship first of all one or two masterpieces of Russian art: Karl Briullov generated a remarkable portrait from Kukolnik, while the composer Glinka authored a number of romances to help you their poems “A goodbye so you’re able to St. Petersburg”.
An interesting look for features motivated the writer so you can ask again towards the brand new artistic connectivity involving the artist and publisher. I have discovered literary artefacts that inspired Briullov’s two famous watercolours: “Rendezvous Disturbed” and “Grandma’s and you may Grandd”. The point that the fresh engravings from both of Briullov’s watercolours illustrated Nestor Kukolnik’s novella “Psyche” could have been forgotten by the scholars.
One or two episodes from inside the Nestor Kukolnik’s novella totally match the plot from this type of pictures. New interesting section is the fact that the novella was typed for the 1841 on the literary diary “Utrennyaya Zarya” (Dawn) published by Vladimir Vladislavlev if you are Briullov’s pieces are believed to own come composed during his Italian period – the late 1820s.
not, there is also various other chance: Nestor Kukolnik, as he saw their buddy’s watercolours, is fascinated by the brand new artist’s virtuosity and you will laughs, and you can reproduced within his novella the latest pictures’ content nearly with the page.
When we are to believe that this new category moments was indeed created once the design to your literary really works, it would sound right to review their presumed dating
The first photo (in terms of the narrative) try “Rendezvous Interrupted (Liquids is over the fresh new top currently)”, now at Tretyakov Gallery. New tentative time span (18271830) suggested by the Esfir Atsarkina hasn’t been simplified in order to an effective alot more certain time or competitive. Listed here is an occurrence regarding novella, and that almost entirely matches the message of the watercolour performs.
“Throughout the twenty tips lacking the tiny house of women I have fulfilled We instantly watched a windows fly discover and you will a granny, cough, screamed in the a great squeaky voice wagging their little finger: ‘Marianna! The water is over the fresh new brim currently. ‘ We searched back and saw an amusing scene: a container beneath the water- spray, water with filled it long ago nowadays powering more the fresh new brim circulating into the cycles forming a limit; the girl extending you to definitely case with the bucket, and another so you’re able to a young kid, passage him a rose , – the man, perhaps dismayed to obtain the unanticipated witness in order to the woman amicable grounds, keeps turned into out-of Marianna and, blushing all-around, was beckoning a puppy together with give.”
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Extraterrestrials Control Us All 101
Life on Earth can seem crazy sometimes. Is that because aliens from another world may be in control? How would any humans know if the control was convert? What could the people of Earth do?
What would the motivation be of aliens secretly manipulating the denizens of Earth? The video brings up several possibilities both benevolent and malevolent. Aliens might want to help advance the technological progress of humans. The aliens might want to introduce new genetic material or alter already existing DNA information and have it propagate throughtout the population over multiple generations. Maybe some aliens for whatever reason would be violating an established right recognized by other alien civilizations that humans have sovereignty over Earth.
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CAVENDISH, William (1808-1891), of 10 Belgrave Square, Mdx.
Available from Cambridge University Press
Family and Education
b. 27 Apr. 1808, 1st s. of Maj. William Cavendish† of Savile Row and Hon. Louisa O’Callaghan, da. of Cornelius O’Callaghan, MP [I], 1st Bar. Lismore [I]. educ. Eton 1820; Trinity Coll. Camb. 1825. m. 6 Aug. 1829, Lady Blanche Georgina Howard, da. of George Howard†, 6th earl of Carlisle, 4s. (3 d.v.p.) 1da. Styled Lord Cavendish 1831-4. suc. fa. 1812; gdfa. Lord George Augustus Henry Cavendish* as 2nd earl of Burlington 9 May 1834; cos. William George Spencer Cavendish as 7th duke of Devonshire 18 Jan. 1858; KG 25 Mar. 1858. d. 21 Dec. 1891.
PC 26 Mar. 1878.
Chan. London Univ. 1836-56, Camb. Univ. 1861-d., Victoria Univ. of Manchester 1880-d.; pres. British Assoc. 1837, Iron and Steel Institute 1868, R. Agric. Soc. 1870; chairman, commissions on railway charges (1865) and scientific instruction (1870); trustee, British Museum 1871-85.
Ld. lt. Lancs. 1857-8, Derbys. 1858-d.
High steward, Cambridge 1860.
Cavendish’s father, the eldest son of Lord George Cavendish (the younger brother of the 5th duke of Devonshire) was an officer in the Derbyshire militia and an undistinguished Member of Parliament from 1804 until his accidental death, at the age of 29, in January 1812. His will, dated 25 Dec. 1810, was proved under £150,000, and the residue of his estate calculated for duty at £49,277.1 William Cavendish, who had younger brothers George Henry (1810-80) and Richard (1812-73), now became heir presumptive to his father’s first cousin, the Whig 6th duke of Devonshire, who had succeeded to the peerage the previous year. Devonshire, a charming, benign, but lonely man, isolated by deafness, who spent lavishly on rebuilding and furnishing Chatsworth and his other properties, remained a bachelor, though he kept a succession of mistresses. Cavendish was miserable at Eton, where he was bullied. In May 1826 he was one of Devonshire’s entourage on his costly special mission to Russia to represent the British government at the coronation of Tsar Nicholas.2 At Cambridge, he revealed a first rate intellect, a scholastic bent, an interest in science and mathematical talents of a high order. When Caroline Lascelles encountered him at Bolton Abbey with his tutor in September 1827, she found him ‘quite wonderfully improved since I last saw him’; while at the end of the year Richard Monckton Milnes†, a freshman at Trinity, reported that ‘Cavendish reads like a dragon, and is very good natured’, though he doubted whether he would ever be as popular as his ‘dancing’ cousin.3 Lady Holland commented in December 1828 that he was ‘the admiration of Cambridge for his mathematics and classical attainments and also remarkable for his skill in all field sports. Besides he is handsome, but too taciturn and reserved’.4 In fact Cavendish, an ostentatiously pious low churchman in religion, suffered throughout his life from painful shyness, from which he took refuge in silence and reticence.5 In January 1829 he did ‘superbly’ in the tripos, finishing as second wrangler and eighth classic, and taking the Smith’s prize. Lady Holland, applauding his ‘great mathematical genius’, thought it ‘perhaps as well he was not first, as it might make him too devoted to that branch; though he has great talents besides and is a good scholar’. In early March Devonshire brought Cavendish to see her:
He is very well looking, like his poor father, only with more intelligence in his countenance, modest, but not awkwardly shy. He is to stay in London and see the world. They say his pursuits are chiefly scientific and classical, and his pleasures shooting. He seems perfectly good humoured, and has, I doubt not, much of the sterling family sense.6
Four months after Cavendish’s triumph in the tripos a vacancy occurred in the representation of the university. Edward Alderson, the senior wrangler of 1809 and now a distinguished barrister, offered, as did George Bankes, who had resigned his place at the India board to oppose Catholic emancipation but had subsequently resumed it. There was a strong feeling within the university, especially in senior scientific circles, in favour of Cavendish; but Devonshire who, as he told Mrs. Arbuthnot, ‘wanted him for other purposes’, namely to come in eventually for the Derbyshire seat currently occupied by the 75-year-old Lord George, would not at first allow him to be nominated. He ‘felt obliged to give way’ when the strength of support for Cavendish was made clear in a public declaration signed by ten professors and three dozen fellows; and he reckoned that Cavendish would ‘not be bound in the same way to the university when brought forward as if he had offered himself’.7 Alderson made way for Cavendish who, supported not only by Whigs but by many liberal Tories and those who saw in his return on a long-term basis a means of ending the bitter conflicts which had marked recent university politics, comfortably beat Bankes, despite the backing the latter received from some members of the Wellington government. It was reported that at a celebration dinner in Trinity Cavendish, whose politics had largely to be inferred from his family connections, uttered a few sentences which, for all his obvious nervousness, showed ‘great good sense and good feeling’.8 James Abercromby*, Devonshire’s auditor, who had advised against allowing him to stand, was ‘very hopeful’ that he had ‘an useful improvable understanding’, but feared that his new status might tax him ‘greatly beyond his spirit, and certainly beyond his knowledge of things that are practical and useful’; while George Lamb*, enumerating the ‘benefits’ of his victory to a still sceptical Devonshire, observed that ‘mathematics have done all they can for him, and it is much to be desired that he should never look to any book of that sort again’.9
Joining his grandfather and two uncles in the House, Cavendish was sworn in on 22 June 1829, two days before the session closed. Devonshire had recently been encouraging him to court his favourite niece, 17-year-old Lady Blanche Howard (‘Blanket’ in her family circle), a marriage with whom would unite the two senior branches of the family. When their engagement was announced soon after Cavendish’s election the witty Sydney Smith commented, ‘Euclid leads Blanche to the altar - a strange choice for him as she has not an angle about her’. Their marriage, though dynastically convenient, was emphatically a love-match; and Lady Blanche, to whom a doting Cavendish was in the habit of reading theological works after dinner, acted as a softening agent on his sometimes awkward relationship with Devonshire.10 Early in 1830 Lady Blanche’s sister Lady Gower found Cavendish ‘very well and clear and happy’, though he and his wife seemed ‘so young that one [kept] expecting their papa or mama to come in’. Soon afterwards another Howard sister, Georgiana Ellis, reporting that Blanche was ‘in a state of rapture at his appearance’ in formal dress after the Speaker’s dinner, reflected:
They do seem (as far as one can judge) the happiest people possible, sufficiently engrossed with each other and their pursuits to prevent them from wishing for anything beyond, and sufficiently satisfied to prevent them having any anxieties or soucis. She appears to me perfectly right as to worldly matters: very ready to go out and enjoy herself, but without thinking or caring much about the matter.11
It was said of Cavendish after his death that ‘his oratorical qualifications were not of a high order’;12 and certainly he did not distinguish himself as a debater in the House, where he seldom opened his mouth. He was, however, a fairly assiduous attender and a generally reliable voter with the Whig opposition. He voted for the amendment to the address, 4 Feb. 1830. He divided for the transfer of East Retford’s seats to Birmingham, 11 Feb., paired for it, 5 Mar., and voted against the third reading of the bill throwing the borough into the hundred of Bassetlaw, 15 Mar. He was appointed to the East India select committee, 9 Feb. On 14 Feb. he was admitted to Brooks’s, sponsored by Lords Althorp* and Duncannon*. He voted for a reduction of taxes, 15 Feb., and cuts in the army estimates, 19 and (as one of a minority of 38), 22 Feb. He did not vote for Lord Blandford’s parliamentary reform scheme, 18 Feb., but divided for the enfranchisement of Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester, 23 Feb., inquiry into the petition alleging improper electoral interference by the duke of Newcastle at Newark, 1 Mar., and for Russell’s reform motion, 28 May. He was in the opposition minorities on British relations with Portugal, 10 Mar., 28 Apr. He voted in most of the major divisions in the reviving opposition’s campaign for economy, retrenchment and reduced taxation. He divided for Jewish emancipation, 5 Apr., and to abolish the death penalty for forgery offences, 24 May, 7 June. He was in O’Connell’s minority of 47 for amendment of the Irish Vestry Acts, 27 Apr., and Hume’s of 32 on the four and a half per cent duties, 21 May 1830. Cavendish and his wife ‘made themselves very agreeable’ on a preliminary electioneering visit to Cambridge in early June 1830.13 After the king’s death he canvassed in earnest, not sure, like his colleague Lord Palmerston, whether the threatened Tory opposition would materialize. Palmerston reported that ‘some people have taken umbrage at his name being found in some small O’Connell minorities and they magnify the matter and accuse him of radicalism’; while Cavendish himself told his wife, 5 July:
I am heartily tired of this place. I have been making calls all the morning and getting introduced to new voters ... I am very doubtful if there is ... [a contest] whether I shall get in or not, and I should be very glad for my own part to have nothing to say at Cambridge any more, for they are all venomous Tories I believe, and if I get in this time, I do not think I should be able to keep it ever again. I really should be very glad to throw it away at once, for I know they disapprove of many of my votes already, and it will only get worse and worse. There is one they particularly dislike, on a motion of O’Connell’s about the vestry laws in Ireland.
In the event there was no opposition.14
Cavendish, whom ministers of course listed as one of their ‘foes’, accompanied several Yorkshire Whigs to a dinner in Sheffield to celebrate the return of Brougham and Lord Morpeth for the county, 27 Sept. 1830. He was, so he confessed to his mother, ‘in a very considerable fright’ before he replied to the toast to Devonshire and the Whigs of Derbyshire. He declared his wish
to obtain for the people of this country their just share in the choice of their representatives; to remedy those defects in our representation which the progress of time has produced; and to promote, as widely as possible, the extension of civil and religious liberty.
Later, responding to his own health, he stated his anxiety ‘to aid by every exertion in his power the diffusion of general education’.15 On 5 Nov. 1830 he presented four Yorkshire petitions for the abolition of slavery. According to one of his sisters-in-law, he was ‘talked of’ to second Brougham’s planned motion for parliamentary reform, but it was ‘not decided’ before the division on the civil list which brought down the Wellington ministry, 15 Nov., when he was in the opposition majority.16 Devonshire was appointed lord chamberlain by the Grey administration. On 10 July 1830 Abercromby had told Cavendish’s mother-in-law that as what he had heard of him was ‘very good and in the direction that was to be expected’, he felt ‘increased confidence that his character will in time develop itself, and give him the personal weight and consideration to which he will be entitled’. He observed to Lord Carlisle, 30 Dec. 1830:
I hope that William Cavendish will not allow the session to pass over without making a little trial of his strength. It is not so easy when with as when against government, but surely it ought to be done.17
Writing to his mother from Holker, his grandfather’s north Lancashire residence, 23 Jan 1831, Cavendish noted that ‘things seem to be in a bad way in Ireland’. Expecting ‘sharp work this session’, but not yet sure whether he would be named to the renewed East India committee (he was, 4 Feb. 1831), he slightly delayed his return to London and so missed the first few days of the session.18 On 22 Mar., the last day of the debate on the second reading of the reform bill, he admitted in a preliminary discussion provoked by Bankes that he was ‘well aware’ that the Cambridge University Senate had carried a petition ‘against certain provisions of the bill’. In the debate itself, he declared his ‘unqualified support’ for the measure, notwithstanding the hostility or reservations of many of his constituents. He argued that the ‘evils’ of the ‘nomination system’, which had ‘not had the good effect of placing in strong light before the people the disinterested nature of the upper classes’, required ‘immediate attention’; and called on the aristocracy to make a partial concession of power which would obtain for them ‘the solid security of the affections of the people’:
Without the confidence of the people ... the government of the country cannot go on ... As long as the House is constituted as it now is, as long as it is in the power of coalitions of interests to rule the business of the House, so long the public dissatisfaction will go on increasing. If measures are not taken to satisfy the public demands, the discontent of the people, though it may be smothered for the present, will, on a favourable opportunity, burst out with redoubled fury.
He duly voted for the bill. When Palmerston eventually presented the embarrassing university petition, 30 Mar., Cavendish tried to play it down, denying that it ‘can be considered as directed against the general bill’. He voted against Gascoyne’s wrecking amendment, 19 Apr. 1831.
A month before the dissolution Cavendish, who was said by a political opponent to have ‘a profound knowledge of nothing but fluxions’, and Palmerston knew that they would be opposed at the next election by two Tories professing willingness to support moderate reform, but uncompromisingly hostile to the ministerial scheme. Initially Cavendish was reasonably hopeful, though he expected ‘a very sharp run’; but after the first day’s polling he realized that ‘we have very little chance’, and after the second admitted to his ‘dearest darling Blanche’ that ‘we are beat as hollow as anything can possibly be’. He eventually finished over 170 votes behind the anti-reformers in third place.19 He was brought in on a vacancy for Malton by Lord Fitzwilliam in July. According to a hostile newspaper report, he favoured his new constituents with only the briefest of speeches, in which he confirmed his support for the reintroduced reform bill and called for the abolition of slavery.20 He voted with ministers against using the 1831 census as a basis for disfranchisement, 19 July. He voted steadily for the details of the bill, though he was in the minority against Guildford’s loss of one Member, 29 July. He divided with government on the Dublin election controversy, 23 Aug., and voted to suspend the Liverpool writ, 5 Sept. Almost immediately afterwards, when his grandfather was created earl of Burlington and he became Lord Cavendish, he started for the vacant Derbyshire seat on the family interest.21 There was not the slightest hint of opposition, but the demands of the canvass kept the lovesick Cavendish away from his ‘darling little woman’, who was now well advanced in pregnancy, for 13 days: ‘I want to have you on my knee very much indeed, and kiss you all over’, he wrote; and, ‘I am always looking at your picture. How I will kiss you when I get back to London’.22 On hearing of the suicide of Calcraft, Member for Dorset, he wrote to Blanche:
I should think that if the anti-reformers gain Dorsetshire, it will do infinite harm to the bill in the Lords. To say the truth, some people here think the feeling in favour of reform has subsided very much among some classes, but I should not think that it extends to any important number. Don’t talk about this.23
It was evidently suggested to him through his wife that he might care to interrupt his campaign to return to London to vote for the third reading of the reform bill. He would have none of this, ‘the most stupid, absurd plan I ever heard of’, not least because ‘I don’t know whether I am still in Parliament and it would be very ridiculous to go all that way and not have a vote at last’. (The new writ for Malton was not issued until 19 Sept. 1831, the day of the third reading.)24 Although he received some coaching from Abercromby, who disapproved of his grandfather’s peerage and thought Devonshire ought to resign as soon as the reform bill was passed, Cavendish was ‘a good deal frightened’ at the prospect of the speech he would have to give on the hustings at Derby. When he did so, 22 Sept., he reiterated his ‘cordial’ and ‘entire support’ for the measure and suggested that ministers might resign in the ‘disastrous’ event of its rejection by the Lords.25 He returned thankfully to London next day but, to his irritation, had to go back to Derbyshire a week later to attend a music festival and ball. Worse still, he was selected to move the first resolution at the county reform meeting to petition the Lords in favour of the bill, 1 Oct. Though ‘extremely frit about it, for fear I should think of nothing to say’, he appealed to the peers to show that ‘they are not afraid to trust their countrymen’.26 He voted for the motion of confidence in the ministry, 10 Oct., and presented a petition from the freeholders of Stokesley against the general register bill, 13 Oct. 1831. He was a member of the London committee formed to support the reformer Townley* in the Cambridgeshire by-election.27
When Cavendish was chosen to move the address at the opening of the new session, Thomas Creevey* commented that ‘a more promising looking young undertaker I never saw’.28 In his speech, 6 Dec. 1831, he urged a speedy settlement of the reform question, deplored the Bristol riots, welcomed plans to strengthen the police, curb the ‘extremely injurious’ political unions and reform Irish tithes, and pronounced the state of foreign affairs to be satisfactory. Very soon afterwards his wife gave birth to a son. They were both ‘very rayonnant’ about it, though Cavendish was ‘rather nervous, which showed itself by laughing in the most hearty manner when he first came out of the room’, and Blanche subsequently developed a ‘very uncomfortable’ fever.29 Cavendish voted for the second reading of the revised reform bill, 17 Dec. 1831, was a reliable supporter of its details and divided for the third reading, 22 Mar. 1832. He presented more petitions against the register bill, 24 Jan., 29 Feb., when he also brought up petitions in favour of the factories regulation bill. He voted with government on the Russian-Dutch loan, 26 Jan., and relations with Portugal, 9 Feb.; but he was one of the minority of 51 who voted for reception of a petition for the abolition of Irish tithes, 16 Feb. He was appointed to the renewed East India committee, 27 Jan. He voted for the navy civil departments bill, 6 Apr., when Greville recorded that he was among those ‘already fixed upon’ if peerage creations proved necessary to get the reform bill through the Lords.30 A week later he visited his grandfather at Compton Place, near Eastbourne, whence he wrote to Blanche:
I have ... been thinking a great deal of you, and little Fatty Canny [his son]. I hope you do not neglect him, now I am out of the way, but I am afraid he will get but half fed, and you will not drink your porter; but I hope I shall find him doubled in point of fat.31
He voted for Lord Ebrington’s motion calling on the king to appoint only ministers who would carry the reform bill unimpaired, 10 May. He was named to the committee of secrecy on the Bank of England, 22 May, presented a Derby petition supporting the factories bill, 23 May, and the following day voted against government for inquiry into colonial slavery. He was, however, in their majorities on the Irish and Scottish reform bills, 25 May, 1 June, and the Russian-Dutch loan, 12, 16, 20 July 1832.
Cavendish topped the poll for Derbyshire North at the 1832 general election, when he declared his support for ‘extensive’ church reform and ‘had to sit through all the chairing with my hat off in the rain’.32 His grandfather’s death in May 1834 removed him from the Commons and gave him possession of the Lancashire and Sussex estates. Nine days later his first son died, but the three born between 1833 and 1838, whom he educated himself, survived into manhood. The death of his wife, 27 Apr. 1840 (his 32nd birthday), devastated him and the rest of the family; he mourned her to his dying day. As a peer Cavendish, who succeeded to the dukedom in 1858, took virtually no part in politics or the London social round. Combining a life of public usefulness with one of private reclusiveness and gloomy introspection, he subsidized and promoted education, especially in the sciences: the Cavendish Laboratory was his gift to Cambridge University. On his own estates, which were heavily encumbered, he developed Buxton and Eastbourne as resorts and, above all, transformed Barrow-in-Furness from an insignificant village into a large industrial town by investing heavily in local railways, iron mining, steel manufacturing and shipbuilding. Although it was initially successful in rehabilitating the family’s finances, this expansive and expensive policy eventually ran into severe difficulties and was reversed by Cavendish’s successors, to whom he bequeathed debts of over £2,000,0003334 The assassination of his second surviving son, Lord Frederick Cavendish (1836-82), a few hours after his arrival in Dublin to take up his duties as Irish secretary, was another savage blow for Cavendish, whose third son Edward (1838-91) also predeceased him. He died at Holker, his favourite residence, in December 1891. He was succeeded by his only surviving son, Spencer Compton Cavendish, marquess of Hartington (1833-1908), a major figure in Victorian high politics.
Ref Volumes: 1820-1832
Author: David R. Fisher
- 1. Gent. Mag. (1812), i. 93; PROB 11/1531/113; IR26/539/110.
- 2. V.R. Markham, Paxton and Bachelor Duke, 307-8; Add. 52017, Townshend to H.E. Fox [29 Apr. 1826].
- 3. Howard Sisters, 92, 94; Reid, Monckton Milnes, i. 53.
- 4. Lady Holland to Son, 91.
- 5. B. Holland, 8th Duke of Devonshire, i. 10; J. Pearson, Stags and Serpents, 147; NLS mss 24770, f. 35.
- 6. Reid, i. 62; The Times, 27 Jan. 1829; Lady Holland to Son, 94, 98-99.
- 7. Fitzwilliam mss, Upton to Milton [2 June]; Add. 56554, f. 20; Greville Mems. i. 295; Arbuthnot Jnl. ii. 286; Chatsworth mss, G. Lamb to Devonshire, 25 June; Cambridge Chron. 5 June; Grey mss, Howick jnl, 2 June . P. Mandler, Aristocratic Government in Age of Reform, 53, incorrectly states that ‘Devonshire was so anxious to have a representative in the Commons that he stampeded Burlington [sic] into a contest for Cambridge University within weeks of his coming of age in 1829’.
- 8. Cambridge Chron. 12, 19 June 1829.
- 9. Add. 51574, Abercromby to Holland, 14 June; Chatsworth mss, Lamb to Devonshire, 25 June 1829.
- 10. Northants. RO, Agar Ellis diary, 22 May ; Lady Holland to Son, 90; Countess Granville Letters, i. 41; Smith Letters, ii. 494-5; Howard Sisters, 115-16, 172; Markham, 116, 306; Pearson, 130, 147.
- 11. Howard Sisters, 119-20.
- 12. The Times, 22 Dec.1891.
- 13. Add. 51659, Whishaw to Lady Holland, 12 June .
- 14. Palmerston-Sulivan Letters, 240; Chatsworth mss 6DD/GP1/1951; Cambridge Chron. 9, 30 July, 6 Aug. 1830.
- 15. Chatsworth mss 6DD/GP1/2030; Sheffield Independent, 2 Oct. 1830.
- 16. Howard Sisters, 164.
- 17. Castle Howard mss.
- 18. Chatsworth mss 6DD/GP1/2154-6.
- 19. Hopetoun mss 167, f. 253; Cambridge Chron. 25 Mar., 29 Apr., 6, 13 May 1831; Chatsworth mss 6DD/GP1/2213, 2215, 2233, 2234, 2236, 2239, 2240, 2242, 2243.
- 20. Yorks. Gazette, 16 July 1831.
- 21. Derby Mercury, 21 Sept. 1831.
- 22. Chatsworth mss 6DD/GP1/2327, 2329, 2330, 2334, 2335.
- 23. Ibid. 2337.
- 24. Ibid. 2344.
- 25. Ibid. 2339, 2344, 2348, 2350, 2353; Derby Mercury, 28 Sept. 1831.
- 26. Chatsworth mss 6DD/GP1/2360, 2361; Derby Mercury, 5 Oct. 1831.
- 27. Beds. RO, Russell mss R766, Russell to Haedy [19 Oct. 1831].
- 28. Creevey mss, Creevey to Miss Ord, 6 Dec. 1831.
- 29. Howard Sisters, 225, 226-30, 232.
- 30. Greville Mems. ii. 283.
- 31. Chatsworth mss 6DD/GP1/2485.
- 32. The Times, 20 Dec. 1832; Chatsworth mss 6DD/GP1/2684.
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AUG 10, 2022
What's The Most Unrealistic Thing in Video Games? Jumping.
JUN 05, 2022
“Realism” in video games simply isn’t fun. If I wanted to feel the physics and limitations of the real world, I wouldn’t be on my couch playing the latest AAA game for 14 hours now would l? I’d be out there, getting trashed on the basketball court or really, really hurting myself at the skatepark. But I am a Classical Nerd, which means my fine motor reflexes are excellent, but my physical form is just a few cheesy gordita crunches away from Jabba the Hutt. I cannot jump very high at all. And when compared to Mario, neither can you.
The least realistic part of gaming is not being able to spout fire from your hands or hit three enemies at once with your battle axe, it’s not even that you can die and be reborn over and over again. The least realistic thing in most games is the jump mechanics. The highest jumpers in the world can’t even jump their own body height. And despite that limitation being in some modern open world games like the emotional abuse simulator Red Dead 2, it always feels frustrating. The most satisfying games cleverly defy physics to make the player feel powerful.
Designers do this by programming unique physics environments for each game. Complicated equations using vectors and time deltas and all kinds of terms I’d probably understand better if I had taken a math class after Sophomore year of high school. But what I do understand is that jumping high is fun as hell. The reason characters have such satisfying jumps in games is because developers program the gravity of many games to be super strong. In most games, it's actually stronger than humans could withstand.
This fascinating paper meticulously analyzed the gravity and acceleration in Mario games and found the artist formerly known as Jumpman certainly lives up to his original moniker. Mario jumps high as hell and comes down fast.
Gravity on Earth is 9.8m/s, in order to have characters jump so high and come down at a satisfying rate, gravity needs to be much, much higher. In most games, the calculations to find gravity of a given world result in gravity that is five to ten times stronger than Earth’s.
While cowards Peach mains in Super Smash may be content to float gently down to earth, real butt stompers know that coming down is half the fun. But even that is unrealistic, the sheer acceleration that many video game characters land with would smash every bone in the human body, if not outright kill us. Most of us would pass tf out at 5g’s of acceleration. In Super Mario Bros. 2 the acceleration when falling from a jump is 11g’s.
Next time you’re ogling at the immersive splendor that is your favorite game, just take a moment to realize that it’s all physically impossible. Enjoy your free time being ruined, it’s just science.
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Tuesday, 7 October 2008: 9:00 AM
George R. Brown Convention Center, 370B
High temperature (HT) stress severely limits plant productivity and causes extensive economic loss to
US agriculture. Understanding HT adaptation mechanisms in crop plants is crucial to the success of developing HT tolerant varieties to alleviate the negative impact of HT stress on plant growth and development, especially on the reproduction tissues. Maize inbred lines vary greatly in HT tolerance based on field observations. Two contrasting maize inbred lines, B76, heat-tolerant and B106 heat-sensitive, were selected to conduct detailed physiological, biochemical, and genetic analyses to identify mechanisms accounting for HT tolerance between the two lines. Leaf firing and tassel blasting are the common heat-injury symptoms observed in sensitive B106 plants. Preliminary results indicate that the HT tolerance mechanism in these lines is independent of the induction of HSPs and EF-Tu. Photosynthetic capability measured as quantum yield of PSII was significantly decreases in B106 when temperature reached 33-34°C or higher, whereas no significant reduction was observed in B76 at temperatures of 37 to 38ºC. Electrolyte leakage results revealed that high temperatures caused cell injury and eventually cell death in B106 tissues, indicating that the cell membranes of B106 are more sensitive to high temperature stress than those of B76. Lipid profiles revealed a close correlation between heat sensitive of B106 tissues and an extremely low amount of phosphatidic acid (PA) of these tissues. Recent studies indicate that PA acts as a lipid mediator and is involved in multiple signal transduction pathways and membrane trafficking. It also plays regulatory roles in plant response to ABA, biotic and abiotic stresses. For genetic study, a recombinant inbred line population of B76 and B106 has been developed. Major QTLs associated with HT tolerance will be mapped and molecular markers tightly linked to the QTLs will be identified for marker-assisted-selection of HT tolerant varieties in maize.
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In order to share the stories of women who have stopped different agressions, in 2013 we published the printed book.
Women tell their stories. This tool has allowed us to collect and share a rich diversity of stories that serve to inspire other women to fight back. We will continue our work on this interactive website with your valuable participation.
We want to thank Leona Heilig for creating the initial project as well as all the people who contributed to the original book.
We would also like to thank all those who participated in updating and editing the web version. Special thanks to all the women who agreed to share their stories with us.
This project, both in its original form and in its web format, would not have been possible without the financial support of Status of Women Canada and Justice Canada respectively.
We would like to acknowledge the financial support from the Ville de Montréal « Soutien à des initiatives de prévention des violences sexuelles:
Politique pour une participation égalitaire des femmes et des hommes à la vie de Montréal » for the year 2021-2022
Under the project: « Promotion d’outils pour améliorer la sécurité des femmes de la Ville de Montréal »
Thanks to Bianca Su for the web design and Queena Lu for web development.
Founded in 1984, the Montreal Assault Prevention Centre is a non-profit community group which offers self-defense courses for women (called Action), and assault prevention for children, (called CAP, a program developed by Women Against Rape in Ohio). We have reached over 150,000 people with our programming. We have a feminist approach to assault prevention, which means we share tools as women so we can make our own choices. Check out our website at www.cpamapc.org
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Five years ago, when we started this blog, we felt an urgent need to create a space for conversations about the bridges to and from Cuba that were unfolding at that historic moment.
Keeping to his promise to improve relations with Cuba, Obama had restored ties in 2015 and visited the island in 2016. Overnight, Cuba became a wildly popular destination. Commercial flights from the United States became available. Americans who’d never visited, and Cuban exiles who’d never returned, rushed to the island. It appeared that our Berlin Wall that separated the waters between Cuba and the United States would soon disappear.
We were excited and worried. The reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Havana filled us with hope for a more peaceful future between the two nations that defined our dual identity. But everything seemed to be moving too quickly, too chaotically. Airbnbs, restaurants, and boutiques sprung up all over the island and mushroomed in La Habana. Some Cubans were benefiting, but many were being left behind.
As poets and writers, we were concerned with the exoticized image of Cubans and Cuban Americans that were circulating in the media. Cuba was turning into a backdrop for fashionistas. A beloved place, a fraught place, that is home to so many of us, both in reality and in our imaginations, was being lost. We wanted to recover that home and articulate its meaning in this virtual space. And so, our blog was born.
Neither of us could have imagined that relations with Cuba would deteriorate to the degree that they have under Trumpian rule. The negative publicity toward Cuba and the shutdown of most commercial flights to the island have devastated the burgeoning private sector economy. It is truly shocking just how much has changed in the last five years.
Many now view Cuba as a forbidden place, even more distant and unreachable, alone and isolated by the sea once again. What bridges can we speak of now?
In this time of uncertainty, we feel a sense of urgency and wish to reignite this virtual space to offer new reflections, new forms of expression, new commitments to keeping Cuba on our radar. As the pandemic brings the world together in unexpected ways, we want to shine a light on Cuba from many perspectives and keep building bridges through stories, testimonies, and reporting. After our hiatus, we are back, and looking forward to featuring exciting voices and visions.
Thank you so much for joining us in this endeavor. We are grateful to all of you who’ve been supportive of our efforts and welcome all of you who are new to our blog. We hope you will keep in touch and share your thoughts with us and our readers.
Ruth Behar and Richard Blanco
July 3, 2020
There’s no denying that the invisible Berlin Wall across the straits between Cuba and Florida is beginning to crumble. Unfortunately, the political buzz, media hype, and appearance of numerous instant experts are furthering an exotic and distorted image of Cuba as a franchise. Consequently, the more subtle and poetic voices of those who have been experiencing Cuba for a lifetime—loving, grieving, and dreaming in Cuban—are being shut out. Noticeably absent are the real lives and complex emotional histories of thousands of Cuban-Americans and Cubans across the globe, including those on the island.
In response to this absence, Ruth Behar and Richard Blanco have joined their minds and hearts to create this blog as a forum for sharing and cataloging those real-life stories across the spectrum of race, geography, generation, class, religion, ethnicity, and gender of Cubans everywhere. Engaging the power of storytelling, the blog’s purpose is to build bridges that connect Cubans everywhere and lift the emotional embargo among us all, as we move forward together with our apprehensions and hopes, questions and convictions, doubts and dreams, into a new era of US-Cuban relations and the Cuba of tomorrow.
Featuring a wide range of contributors, the blog provides a place for poets, authors, personalities, scholars, and celebrities to share stories that lay bare the laughter and sorrow of being Cuban. Stories conveyed through personal narratives, poems, photo essays, interviews, surveys, and analyses. Stories that aren’t afraid to speak from an emotional register that breaks the heart and tries to heal it too. Stories that sooth and illuminate, as well as provoke and challenge perceptions, gradually building to a crescendo of voices that speak with passion, urgency, and unforgettable presence.
Throughout their 20-year friendship, Ruth Behar and Richard Blanco have written obsessively about the search for home and longing to keep Cuban roots alive through memory, literature, and cultural heritage, while also engaging with the unfolding realities of the island. Back in the early 1990s, as a way of healing the psychic wounds brought about by ideological divisions between Cubans who stayed on the island and Cubans who left, Ruth conceived of the idea of Bridges to Cuba/Puentes a Cuba, an anthology of voices that remains a landmark publication to this day. Edited by Ruth, it brought together, for the first time in English, many voices of Cubans of the second generation, both on the island and in the diaspora. Bridges to Cuba/Puentes a Cuba, opened a window onto the meaning of nationality, transnationalism, and homeland at the time, and created a space for reconciliation, imaginative speculation, and renewal.
Now, more than two decades later on the cusp of historical changes between the US and Cuba, this blog brings together Ruth’s notion of “bridges to Cuba” with Richard’s notion of the “emotional embargo.” For it is not simply a political and economic embargo that needs to be “lifted,” but also the weight of an emotional embargo that has kept Cubans collectively holding their breath for over fifty years. As poet and author, Richard has dedicated his life’s work to understanding that embargo, dealing with matters of the heart and spirit that policies and politics don’t really address. Namely, those stories sprung from a deep well of thought and feeling that need to be told in order to emotionally reconcile the diaspora of our various Cuban identities and claims as we move toward the post-embargo world of tomorrow.
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Urnes Stave Church
The Urnes Stave Church (ca 1050) is the oldest of its kind in Norway.
Between the 11th and 14th century about 1200 Stav-churches arose in Scandinavia. The Vikings were being christianized at that time, but also held on to their own beliefs. In this their ships played a central role, and so they constructed their churches as if they were ships.
Only 30 of these extraordinary shaped churches remain. According to the WHC, "The church brings together traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions and Romanesque spatial structures."
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On the eastern shores of the Lusterfjord in Western Norway lies Urnes Stave Church. It's a wooden church and there are plenty of those inscribed on the list. But stave churches in general and Urnes in particular are distinctly Norwegian and clearly a world apart from the many flavors of wooden churches you find in e.g. Eastern Europe.
Urnes itself isn't a large church. It's a small church that can host maybe 20 (?) people, mostly the family of the local noble as it was a private church belong to the noble's estate. I would assume the local population could join occasionally. But that wouldn't have swelled the ranks significantly. The area was never densely settled (and it isn't to this day). The rough climate and terrain greatly limited the space available for agriculture and with it the population the region could support. Side note: There is a reason the Viking went for raids so much.
Urnes claim to fame is that it's the oldest original surviving stave church in Norway. And that it features original Viking wood carvings combining Viking and Christian mythology.
In addition, its location is stunning. The fjord, the mountains, ... It feels as if the whole landscape was composed to create a truly unique site.
Norway has more stave churches on offer. Near Oslo there is one shown in the folk museum. Probably, the most internationally known one is Heddal, which I visited with Randi and Svein. You pass it when you are heading to Rjukan. Heddal is well worth a visit and should be added to the list. Preferably, though, not as an extension, though, as Urnes is a true gem that should not be diluted serializing it and that is well worth the effort of getting to it.
I flew into Bergen. From Bergen I took a fast and very scenic ferry ride to Sogndal up the fjord. After waiting several hours at the Sogndal bus station for my connection, I got a late bus to Solvorn where I stayed at a hostel (Eplet Hostel). Note: You have to tell the driver that you want to get off at Solvorn. Otherwise, they will just drive past it. Solvorn is a 2km detour for them.
The following morning, I rented a bike at my hostel and took the ferry across the Lustra Fjord to Urnes to visit the stave church. The key for the church is with a neighbor. You may want to check the ferry schedules. It seems they operate the whole year, but I think Martina and Ivan had a different experience in winter times (ice?). Going around the fjord will only be possible by car and take quite some time. If you arrive outside season, you may want to arrange the key before hand.
I combined my visit to the church with a scenic bike ride along the fjord. When I returned to the Solvorn, I was plenty hungry. So hungry indeed, that I was willing to pay Norwegian prices for a restaurant dinner. Alas, it was pre season (mid May?!) and the already very limited restaurant options (2?) in Solvorn were essentially cut down to zero. Eventually, I bought pasta and tomato sauce at my hostel and had a very simple dinner.
The next morning, the owners of the hostel transported me and several other guests back to Sogndal bus station. From there I connected to Flam by bus (includes a ferry trip and a drive through the world's longest road tunnel). Flam is a) the starting point for a boat trip of the Naeroyfjord (WHS) and b) has a scenic railway line up the mountains which connects you back to Oslo and Bergen.
While You Are There
The Naerojfjord is not to be missed. Unfortunately, it was raining incessantly when I visited. In addition, tiny Flam is a popular stop for large cruise ships. A big cruise ship had arrived just before me and the town was swamped, so the trip wasn't quite as idyllic as could have been.
Generally, the fjords in the area are just stunning and I really enjoyed my time cycling along the shores or on board of the ferries.
My husband and our daughter drove to Urnes to see the Stove Church. We spent the night across the fjord from Urnes at a hotel in Wallaker. Took the ferry ride across and visited the great sight of the church. We had a reason to want to see it as our last name is Urness. The cemetery around the church had many headstones with the name Urnes on them. The name got changed from Urnes to Urness when the grandparents came to the US. It was well worth the trip. We wanted to find out more about our heritage but couldn't find anyone to talk to.
I visited Urnes in November 1983 primarily to see the iconic carvings i'd studied in an old Larousse art history book. I had no idea of the difficulty in getting there from Oslo but guessed at the nearest train stop on the Bergen rail line and hitchhiked to a town in the right direction. In Solvorn by lunchtime the next day I found myself on the last ferry across to Urnes. The wonders of the exterior almost made a night in a boatshed along the edge of the fjord worthwhile. Although the church had been closed to tourists when i was there, a death in the village (and a lift back to town with the local builder who turned out to be a contracted gravedigger) allowed me to gain access the next morning. Highly recommended. I doubt it would be so beautiful if it were not so isolated.
The world heritage sites I like best are those that require some effort to get to. That's also the case with Urnes: a flight, a local bus, a hired car and a small ferry (and 4 hours) took me there.
The Urnes church lies high on the slopes. Because of its relatively small size, it cannot be seen from below. After a steep climb, you are rewarded by this sight that is both very familiar (I've seen lots of pictures) and striking (its almost perfect shape).
Visitors to the site (and they are relatively numerous in summer) can go inside the church with a guide. An explanation is given about its history. That it has been rebuilt several times but that there are some original elements left. And that it is still used as a church, once a month during the summer months.
After a long and hot summer trip to Greece I decided to wind down for a couple of days in my beautiful neighboring country Norway. I had already visited most of the World Heritage Sites in Scandinavia but not yet the Stave Church of Urnes, a fact that had annoyed me for some time. So it was now high time to “tick it off” as my 146th site. Once in Oslo I embarked on the Bergen-train and traveled up the mountains to Myrdal where I hopped off in order to take the world-famous Flåm-banan down to the fjords and here catch a connecting bus to Sogndal.
Flåm-banen is a major tourist attraction in itself and as the train slowly makes its 860 meters way down to the fjords, through tunnels and mountainsides, you can enjoy a wonderful view including mountains, waterfalls and small villages. In Flåm you can catch ferries to Bergen and other destinations along the Norwegian coast.
My bus trip from Flåm to Sogndal took about 2 hours and on it’s way it passed through the 24,5 km long Laerdal-tunnel, the longest tunnel in the world. At the time I was ignorant enough not to be aware of it’s existence and certainly not of it’s length so after some 15 minutes of traveling through the tunnel I was beginning to wonder whether this was a surreal dream where I was captured in the mountain!??? Despite my worst worries the bus did get out and arrived in Sogndal and Sognefjorden shortly after.
The landscape in Sognefjorden - Norway’s longest fjord - is really Norwegian landscape at its best. It is here were the high mountains slopes rushes straight down into the fjords and narrow roads are winding its way up and down the mountainsides. The area is not very densely populated so its the perfect place to find a nice and quiet corner of Europe and enjoy the solitude or wander in the mountains.
The most comfortable way to get to the Urnes Stave Church is by car. For myself, traveling by public transport only, it had to be an expensive taxi ride from Sogndal to Solvorn were a small ferry boat took me across the fjord to Urnes, a small village with only 200 inhabitants that seem to specialize in raspberry cultivation (try some, it’s delicious). From the ferry you have walk for a kilometer up a steep small road that ends right by the Stave Church, a B&B and a museum.
The wooden church itself is very small and smell of tar. Inside it is dark and not room for more than 30 or 40 people. The interior is a mix of cultural influences where the oldest bits are medieval runic inscriptions thought to go back as far as to to the Viking age as well as 16th, 17th-century pulpit, altar and sacristy. The view from the church and the cemetery overlooking the fjord is absolutely astonishing and if you have the time I strongly recommend you to stay at the B&B in Urnes for a couple of days.
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Have you ever found yourself rooting around in the pantry looking for something sweet after a particularly hard day? Maybe thinking about a big bowl of ice cream after a disagreement with a co-worker? Perhaps you have found yourself eating chips out of the bag while staring off into the distance, quietly crunching as your mind wanders through all the ups and downs of the past hours, days or weeks?
If you answered yes to any of these, you have experienced emotional eating.
Emotional eating…what’s that?
Quite simply, emotional eating is a coping mechanism that we often turn to that helps us calm down, feel better and reward ourselves. Everyone, at one time or another has eaten emotionally. It’s a part of life.
From the start of life, food is a comfort to us. A baby cries and bottle/breast is given to calm, soothe the child. Fall down in the driveway and skin your knee, here is a lollipop to make you feel better. Do well on a test and pizza is the reward. Of course, we all know the old ‘my boyfriend/girlfriend broke up with me so I’m going to eat a pint of Ben and Jerry’s and then I will feel better’ (I’m pretty sure this scene has played out in 80% of romantic-comedy movies).
Eating emotionally is fine to do once in awhile but, when it becomes your central tactic for handling your feelings, whether they are sad, mad, guilty, bored, stressed, etc., this is when it becomes a problem. If you find yourself always reaching for chocolate, candy, cookies, ice cream, chips, crackers, pretzels (and yes…even wine) to reward and/or soothe yourself after a particularly crappy day you may be an emotional eater.
Quick: can you name five things right now that make you feel better when things are stressful that do NOT include food? If you can, that’s great. Write them down and put them where you can see them (the front of the fridge/pantry/wine rack is a good spot) to remind you to re-direct when you get into an emotional state. I have to be honest, I had a hard time coming up with five. I had to really think about it and was surprised that I couldn’t immediately list five things that are my go-to’s when I am stressed.
After some thought, here is what I came up with:
-go on Pinterest (who doesn’t love some pretty home decorating pictures to distract you?)
-go for a walk (even five minutes up and down the driveway will give you a moment to re-direct.)
-text a friend (we all have one friend who can be there in a pinch who can give us some levity and a laugh.)
-sit and breathe for 3 minutes (I put a timer on my phone and just focus on the inhalation and exhalation of breathing over and over again.)
-watch Real Housewives of whatever….(confession, I love reality TV. I DVR the shows and watch them as a reward. They distract me and give me a needed brain break.)
Those are my five. Am I perfect? No! I have my moments just like anyone else. Like I said, everyone eats emotionally at one time or another. I should mention that I have been practicing mindful eating for the past eight years. Mindful eating is….eating with INTENTION and ATTENTION.
You start with a conversation in your head by saying:
Me: “hey, Julianne…are you truly hungry right now? Like are you physically hungry?
Me: “Mmmmm….no, not really. But I do want something sweet cause I had a particularly difficult day and I deserve it.”
Me: “ok, look, why don’t you go and watch the RHONJ and if you still want something after that, we can reconsider.”
Me: “alright that sounds good.”
Me: “hey, Julianne….are you truly hungry right now? Like physically hungry?”
Me: “well, a little and I had a terrible day and I want to chill out and take a moment.”
Me: “ok, how about we have a cup of tea and a slice of biscotti?”
Me: “that sounds great. I’m going to sit down and have this tea and biscotti with my full attention. I’m not going to be on the phone, computer, in front of the tv or driving in the car. I am going to focus and enjoy the heck out of this tea and biscotti.”
That’s mindful eating.
So my friends, the next time you find yourself reaching for the Goldfish crackers, the Oreo’s, the chocolate, or the chardonnay….ask yourself ‘am I really hungry right now or am I hungry for something else?’ or ‘should I distract myself because I really don’t need to eat/drink anything?’ or ‘should I sit down and take a moment to have what I want with full attention and understanding that my choice may not be 100% healthy, but this is ok because it’s something that I don’t do often?’.
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King of Clogs
Matthew McCann Fenton, Daily News 1996
Finding plumbers who really know what they’re doing isn’t easy. According to Stew O’Brian, executive director of the Plumbing Foundation, more than half of all the plumbing jobs done here are performed by unlicensed and unqualified tradesmen who may be listed under "plumber" in the Yellow Pages but who will leave you wet if there’s a problem with their work.
"Sometimes, it seems like there are more guys out there doing work with no training, no license and no insurance than there are legit plumbers," laments O’Brian, whose trade advocacy group tries, among other things, to educate the public about good plumbers and spur the city to action against bad ones.
The harm that bad plumbers can do was dramatically illustrated in 1996 when an unlicensed plumber botched repair work on a gas line in a Queens church. The pipes exploded, leveling the Hyo Shin Bible Presbyterian Church in Flushing and igniting a fire that gutted two adjacent houses.
While the downside of hiring an unqualified plumber to work in you home is seldom so tragic, be aware of other pitfalls. A plumber who can’t be bothered to get a license is almost certain not to trouble himself about other forms of paperwork, like insurance. So if he manages to burn down your house, you haven’t got much chance of recovering the damages in court. (And many home insurance policies don’t cover damage caused by unqualified tradesmen.) But most of all, "these guys pretty much never guarantee their work," says O’Brian.
He’s referring to a legally binding, written guarantee; not a smiling assurance that "I’ll take good care of you." The lack of a guarantee means that if an unlicensed plumber fails to fix your problem (or makes it worse), he can tell you to go suck an egg and there’s not a thing one you can do about it.
One plumber who knows all about the kind of work that his underdocumented brethren do is Roy Van Allen, at Always Ready Plumbing (now named Allied Plumbing & Heating Corp.) "About half of our jobs are cleaning up mistakes made by guys who call themselves plumbers," says Van Allen, "but who don’t know what the hell they’re doing."
Van Allen entered the trade as a carpenter when he was 17. He was working on a construction project, "but I realized in about a week that I didn’t like it, " he recalls. "The same day I decided I wasn’t coming back, the plumber fired his assistant. He asked me if I wanted to give it a try, and I haven’t stopped since."
In the two decades since, Van Allen has earned his own plumber’s license and developed an extensive network of contacts within the New York construction trades, which enables him, if necessary, to bring in assistants who specialize in a variety of exotic disciplines. "I won’t go on a job," he says, "unless I’ve got exactly the right people backing me up, I’d rather turn down the business."
Van Allen is also a purist when it comes to guarantees. "We give you 30 days on basic repairs and a year on large contract work," he says. "Anything goes wrong in that time, it’s our problem – not yours." This kind of peace of mind will run you $59 for an evaluation of what’s wrong (that fee is waived if you hire Van Allen) and a starting rate of about $150 for basic repair work. (Van Allen charges by the job rather than the hour, and these fees generally include materials, unless the client insists on a brand of hardware he doesn’t carry.)
In a typical month, Van Allen’s work encounters run the gamut from fixing a faucet to construction contract worth half a million dollars. "There’s not too much that we can’t handle," he says with the testosterone-infused understatement that seems to be the lingua franca of all top-flight plumbers.
They can also handle it at any time. Many plumbing services that advertise 24/7 availability are pulling your leg. After normal business hours the number rings to an answering service. But Van Allen (or one of his four full-time assistants) carries a cellular phone at all times. So if water starts flooding your basement at 4 o’clock in the morning, you can reach somebody directly. "If it’s an emergency," Van Allen says, "we can usually be there in a half hour or less." | <urn:uuid:53542695-8cef-4301-9ab0-0641ce6f58ba> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.alliedplumbingandheating.com/in-the-news | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.960469 | 992 | 1.710938 | 2 |
The Business Council of New York State, the state’s leading statewide business and industry association, opposes this legislation which would penalize a business moving a discrete portion of its operations overseas, by restricting their access to state contracts and loans, regardless of the size of its remaining in-state workforce, payroll and capital investment, its overall positive impact on the state's economy, and its future in-state expansion.
The legislation would require a call center employer to notify the Labor Commissioner of its intention to relocate a call center, or operating units within a call center, from New York State to a foreign country 100 days prior to such relocation. Failure to give such notice can result in a penalty of up to $10,000 per day. It would also mandate the Commissioner of Labor to compile a list of all New York companies that relocate call centers to foreign countries. Once on this “black list,” a company is no longer eligible for state grants, loans and procurement opportunities.
This legislation could punish any business currently operating centralized offices that handle large volumes of telephone calls for the purposes of providing consumer support, conducting telemarketing and collecting debts. This will impose an unnecessary and undue financial burden on these businesses, impairing their ability to maintain and improve customer service, control costs, and manage employees. Government agencies should not be in the business of monitoring and policing business transactions far outside of its jurisdiction. If enacted, this would lead to negative consequences for a wide array of business sectors including telecommunications, insurance, manufacturing, direct farm providers, energy, financial services and retail.
New York should be welcoming the business community by reducing taxes and the regulatory burdens on businesses to spur growth and job creation, not enacting laws that penalize companies for making necessary business decisions while damaging the reputation and image of companies that have chosen to make New York State home. This is not in the spirit of promoting a business friendly environment. New York should be encouraging innovation and investment as a way to keep jobs in the state, not threatening its employers and taxpayers.
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How PingPlotter Works
Now that PingPlotter is installed and running, all your network problems are fixed and you solved world peace and everyone gets a free puppy!
Err...not quite. Networks are complex things. When you connect to something on the internet (like a website, streaming service, or game server), you might imagine a bunch of zeros and ones going from your device to the destination. If so, you’re right!
Well, sort of.
In truth, small chunks of data (called packets) ‘hop’ from one device to the next on an Indiana Jones-style flight path toward your target. At any point along the journey, your data could get held up or just plain lost, causing a myriad of symptoms we simply refer to as “suck.”
The problem is, you can’t normally see what your data’s doing. It just heads out of your device and then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. This is what makes network issues so frustrating. Is it your router? Your internet provider? A service outage? It’s hard to know what’s up.
That’s where PingPlotter comes in. PingPlotter sends out small ping packets to map and monitor every hop between you and your desired destination. Now you can see exactly where and how things are getting hung up. By using what PingPlotter finds in combination with some network know-how (we’ll help with that part, too), you can find the real problem and fix it for good.
I'm sure there's more to PingPlotter than that!
If you’d like to know EXACTLY how PingPlotter functions, we have a full-bodied explanation for your reading pleasure. It’s pretty cool!Learn more
Before we dive head-first into troubleshooting, there are a few terms we’ll be throwing around quite a bit.
- A route is the path data takes from a device to its final destination.
- Each route is made up of a series of hops, which are discrete devices that pass data along as it travels to the final destination.
- Speaking of which, the final destination (or target) is the last hop in a route and corresponds to the server, webpage, or service you are attempting to connect to.
- A traceroute or trace is the act of mapping out a route through the use of specialized packets of data.
- Packets, as we mentioned above, are small, contained chunks of data used to transfer digital information. Breaking up large files into small packets makes the data easier to replace or reroute if something goes wrong.
- A ping is the layman's term for an ICMP Echo Request packet used to test a network. If you haven’t already guessed, it’s what PingPlotter uses to map everything out.
- Latency is the round-trip travel time of one packet between you and a destination. High latency can make streaming videos stutter, webpages load slowly, and games laggy and unplayable.
- Packet loss is when a packet fails to complete its round-trip journey. Lost packets can cause disconnections and unresponsive services. It’s important to know PingPlotter is tracking the loss of its own packets, which often correlates to packet loss for the rest of your data.
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Nishga Girl to be presented in future Canadian Museum of HistoryJuly 10, 2013
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Nishga Girl to be presented in future
Canadian Museum of History
Gatineau, Quebec, July 10, 2013 — Following a meeting with the donors of the Nishga Girl and representatives of the National Association of Japanese Canadians, the Canadian Museum of Civilization has determined that the Nishga Girl will have a place at the future Canadian Museum of History.
Commissioned in 1967, the Nishga Girl is one of more than 200 fishing vessels built by master Japanese-Canadian boat builder Judo “Jack” Tasaka. A traditional wooden gillnetter, it is over 10 metres long, 3 metres high, approximately 3 metres wide and weighs several tons.
The Nishga Girl was donated to the Museum in 1998 by Nisga’a Chief Harry Nyce and his wife, Deanna, who owned and operated the boat out of Prince Rupert for nearly thirty years. It was substantially restored by the Museum before becoming a key part of the West Coast Communities exhibit in the Canada Hall in 2002.
“In addition to bringing to life the role the salmon industry played in the development of the West Coast, the Nishga Girl also tells the moving story of how two communities helped each other during difficult episodes in our history,” says Mark O’Neill, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation. “After Monday’s meeting with the donors and the representatives of the National Association of Japanese Canadians, we have concluded that the story of the Nishga Girl will continue to be told in the new Canadian history hall but in the broader context of the histories of the Nisga’a and the Japanese-Canadian communities.”
“The Nishga Girl has memorialized an important period of Canadian history on the West Coast for Japanese-Canadians, the Nisga’a people and the Nyce family. More than 1,000 similar gillnet boats were seized by the government from Japanese-Canadian fishermen during the Second World War. Other gillnet boats were used by First Nations fishers for commercial and other purposes; often providing a means to fund political activities aimed at recognizing and protecting what are now constitutionally protected rights. The Nishga Girl has served my family well and we are pleased that she will be displayed in the Canadian Museum of History as permanent exhibit so that all Canadians and other visitors may continue to enjoy her,” says Chief Nyce. “Deanna and I are very pleased that the Nishga Girl will stay at the Museum and be part of the new Canadian history hall.”
The Nishga Girl has deep symbolic importance for Japanese-Canadians: more than 1,000 similar gillnet boats were seized by the government from Japanese-Canadian fishermen during the Second World War. At the time of the Nyce family’s donation, the Japanese-Canadian community raised money to help pay for shipping the Nishga Girl from the West Coast to the Museum.
“The NAJC is pleased that Nishga Girl will remain in the new Canadian Museum of History as a testament to the sacred bond between the Nisga’a First Nations and Japanese Canadians. We recognize the importance of engaging in community consultation; to exercise cultural sensitivity in the handling and display of artifacts in collections and to move toward an inclusive history. We acknowledge with appreciation the Nyce family; the many Canadians who voiced their support of Nishga Girl, and to Mr. Mark O’Neill, who personally took the time to reach out to us and ensure that the matter was resolved to the satisfaction of all parties,” says Ken Noma, President of the National Association of Japanese Canadians.
The Canadian Museum of Civilization will soon become the Canadian Museum of History. As part of this transition, the Museum is creating the largest, most comprehensive permanent exhibition on Canadian history ever developed. This new hall, to be ready in time for the 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017, will replace the current Canada Hall and Canadian Personalities Hall.
The Canadian Museum of Civilization is the centre for research and public information on the social and human history of the country. Located on the shores of the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec, the Museum is Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution, attracting over 1.2 million visitors each year. The Museum of Civilization’s principal role is to preserve and promote the heritage of Canada for present and future generations, thereby contributing to the promotion and enhancement of Canadian identity.
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What Does an Acupuncturist Do?
Acupuncturist is a term we usually use to describe an acupuncturist. Acupuncturist is a word from the medical science that has nothing to do with acupuncture. Acupuncturist is the term for the professionals who provide the treatment using the needles. Acupuncturist is a kind of doctor, dentist or any other health professional who uses the needle in his/her professional capacity. Here is some information about the profession of a particular acupuncturist.
A qualified acupuncturist Melbourne can provide a wide range of services to their patients. Acupuncture is a variety of therapeutic treatment using different methods applied on specific acupuncture points of our body, to eliminate the suffering pain happening in that particular part. Acupuncturist usually prick the needles on these points with the help of suitable apparatus and inject the medicine into the particular affected part to relieve the pain. These practitioners have gained much experience and are well versed with all the methods that are required to carry out the various treatments. Many people are now availing the services of acupuncturist Melbourne. This article would provide you with detailed information about the same.
It is very difficult to find a good acupuncturist in Melbourne. But you need not worry as there are plenty of such acupuncturist around. Acupuncture has been practiced for centuries both in China and in Australia. There have been several researches conducted to prove the effectiveness of acupuncture in eliminating pain and the diseases.
There are many people who rely on acupuncturists in Melbourne. Some of them go for regular therapy while some prefer self therapy. In the course of self-therapy, the person gets to learn and master the various skills needed to administer the needles onto the pressure points as well as the pressure nodes of the particular part needing treatment. Self-treatment can also be done with the help of books, videos and other resources available with the relevant websites. Generally, it is a two step process. First, the needles are inserted into the pressure point by the acupuncturist using appropriate devices.
The second stage involves the actual treatment itself. Usually, the acupuncturist first tells the patient what he wants to achieve and gives him a list of tools to help him. Then he administers the needles onto the pressure points and relieves the patient of his pain by providing targeted acupuncture therapy. Some practitioners also use heat and electric current for relieving the pain.
It takes time for an acupuncture specialist to determine the correct site to inject needles. But generally, the needles are inserted at the top of the back or in between the eyebrows. Some acupuncturists may also treat the neck and shoulders as well. Treatments are usually not painful and they are quick. In most cases, patients who have undergone acupuncture get to eliminate pain in just a few days.
As previously mentioned, there are many types of acupuncturists in Melbourne. Each one specializes in different forms of treatment. Therefore, if you suffer from chronic pain, you may want to see an acupuncturist who specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncturist Melbourne specializes in Chinese Medicine along with other forms of alternative medicine. Many of these types of treatments have been used for hundreds of years and have been proven effective in many cases.
If you have a chronic condition like fibromyalgia or arthritis, you may want to try needles alone. However, if you’re experiencing severe pain that interferes with your daily activities, you may find relief by using acupuncturists. Acupuncturist Melbourne is likely your best choice. With their expertise in pain and other disorders, they can help you find relief in a safe and natural way.
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The Prudential Assurance building is one of a group of head office buildings, built together on Lambton Quay, which offer quite different visual experiences.
This building is noted for its four nearly identical Art Deco elevations, a tour-de-force of urban design. Of particular interest is the artificial stone ‘veneer’ — Benedict stone — on the ground and first floors. Above that is coloured cement render, lined out to resemble stone blocks, now painted over.
The British firm of Prudential Assurance relocated its head office from Auckland to Wellington in 1932. It demolished the landmark Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (1877) and a new building, designed by the Melbourne firm of Hennessy and Hennessy in association with local architects Gray Young Morton and Young, was built. In what were very difficult economic times the company was encouraged to construct the building by the Government’s offer of relief workers. It opened in 1935. The future of the building was the subject of much controversy during the 1990s but its sale by Prudential Assurance ensured its future.
It has since been converted into apartments. Additions made to the north elevation and top storey have robbed the building of its symmetry.
The image shows the building before construction of the CBA building began next-door − giving a brief opportunity to see the building in all its symmetrical glory.
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Analysis of six studies demonstrates Green Tea’s ovarian cancer fighting activity
A Chinese research team from the Oncology Department at Zhengzhou University First Affiliated Hospital reviewed 6 case-control studies evaluating the effects of green tea on ovarian cancer. All told 9113 people were evaluated, 3,842 with ovarian cancer and 5,271 without. Drinking green tea significantly cut the risk of developing ovarian cancer. The study is published online July 15th, 2013 in the Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health.
Ingredients in Green Tea and Black Raspberries block the formation of oral squamous cell carcinoma in human studies
Investigators from Milan State University have examined the connection of plant ingredients in relation to human cancer prevention. There is a high level of good evidence that EGCG from Green Tea blocks the development of oral cancer in humans. The findings are published in the July 8th, 2013 issue of the journal Nutrients. Other findings are that flavonoids known as anthocyanins found in black raspberries also block the process. | <urn:uuid:7702e04f-ffb5-4a1a-8377-9d48b9826a2c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.invitehealth.com/radio-study-2013-08-05/radio/2013/08/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.934757 | 220 | 2.328125 | 2 |
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The Iowa Caucus season is upon us! Even though Minnesota’s precinct caucuses aren’t held until March 1st, (Super Tuesday) this year, I think that many Minnesota eyes are on Iowa and New Hampshire. This Presidential election is not going to be so easy for either party. Sanders is close to Clinton in the polls, nobody can believe Trump is still a factor, and where is Jeb! Bush?
Is there any reliable way to predict what will happen next November? The sad answer is, no. We will have to endure months more of dirty tricks and half-truths, of bloated promises, meteoric rises and crashes and burns. Some people, however, pay close attention to certain attributes of each party’s nominee and can tender a pretty good guess, based on every other Presidential contest we have had since 1789. Adherents to the so-called “Atlantean Conspiracy” maintain that in each and every Presidential election, the candidate with closest genetic link to the English Royal Family has won.
In 2008 and 2012, McCain and Romney, respectively, were up against a blue-blood powerhouse, in the form of Barack Obama. That might surprise some readers, but his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, was genetically well-connected. In addition to being George Washington’s 9th cousin, 6 times removed,
President Obama is:
William the Conquerer’s 22nd great grandson,
Mary I, Queen of Scots’s 3rd cousin 14 times removed,
Henry V, King of England’s 1st cousin 19 times removed,
Joseph Smith Jr.’s 10th cousin 6 times removed,
Henry VIII, King of England’s 1st cousin 16 times removed,
President John Tyler’s 10th cousin 5 times removed,
President James Madison’s 3rd cousin 8 times removed,
President Thomas Jefferson’s 10th cousin 6 times removed,
Anne Boleyn, Queen of England’s 1st cousin 15 times removed.
Interesting, indeed. But which candidates are blue-bloods this time around? Well, as you can probably guess, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are the closest relatives to the Queen. Both are 14 steps removed from royalty. Ted Cruz is connected on his mother’s side, and is married to Heidi Nelson, Barack Obama’s 14th cousin once removed. Bernie Sanders is not closely connected to the royal family; his roots lie in Poland, so if he wins it all, he would break the 227 year streak.
The Atlantean Conspiracy holds that all of these coincidences point to a secret society of royals who are all connected to the Council on Foreign Relations in some way, or the Illuminati, or some other fraternity that rules the world. I respectfully reject that theory. I think that it is something deeper within us that shapes our choices.
A recent study conducted by Emory University School of Medicine found that mice passed emotional memory to their offspring by placing markers on specific genes of their DNA. I believe that this study could lead to proof that DNA carries memory as it is passed from generation to generation, and Americans, without even understanding why, are drawn to potential leaders who possess similar qualities that their ancestors possessed, namely, their ancestors, the Royal Family.
We will have to see what happens when voting starts, but I’m fairly confident that what has always happened in the past will continue to happen. The only poll that truly matters is one on Election Day.
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Union City, TN: Forrester Wood Publication, 2001. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 X 9 1/4 Inches. 176 PP. Near Fine / Very Good. Item #733
Scarce private printing in original DJ. Signed by R.C. Forrester and Betty Burdick Wood directly on the title-page. Betty is the granddaughter of John Carlos Burdick, whose commercial fishing business of Reelfoot Lake precipitated much of the terror brought about by the so-called Night Riders. The Night Riders were a group of violent masked men who burned and murdered those who they believed stood against them in keeping Reelfoot Lake free and open to the public. A group, including Quentin Rankin (later murdered by the Night Riders), pushed to purchase the rights to land around the lake. The goal was to drain the lake and use the land for farming. This position stood directly against many locals who relied on the lake as a food source in the early 20th Century. J.C. Burdick owned the fishing rights to the lake as well as the commerical fishing docks. In addition to the murder of Rankin at the hands of the Riders, Burdick's docks were burned and he was threatened for his supposed connection to the imperialists behind the lake plans. Eventually, the Governor and the National Guard shut down the vigilantes. Many of them were imprisoned and sentenced to death, only to be released the following year.
A very rare first-hand account from the granddaughter of one of the notable figures of this struggle. Of particular interest to students of social movements in America as well as those with an interest in Tennessee history. Book is essentially AS NEW condition. Blue cloth with gold gilt lettering. DJ worn a bit at the edges with a few very small closed tears. SCARCE. | <urn:uuid:fb61fd5d-5717-47c0-950a-b965fbff04a7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.backintimerarebooks.com/pages/books/733/betty-burdick-wood-r-c-forrester/night-riders-of-reelfoot-lake-the-untold-story-signed-by-both-authors | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.973331 | 385 | 2.03125 | 2 |
Thesis defense by Talha Anwar
On April 20th Talha Anwar guest internship student at our FAU DCN-AvH Chair defended his Thesis:
“Flow and Heat Transfer of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids in Classical and Fractional Frameworks”, via zoom at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Bangkok, Thailand.
Abstract. The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate heat transfer and flow problems in classical and fractional frameworks. This dissertation is classified into three major parts.
Firstly, we studied flow and heat transfer phenomena in terms of standard differentiation based models. In the second part, fractional derivatives are individually applied to develop mathematical models. In the last part, comparative analyses are performed by simultaneously employing two fractional derivatives for the generalization of basic governing equations. In addition, a study is also conducted in terms of the fractal-fractional derivative. Several problems have been considered subject to different boundary conditions, for instance, ramped, slip, Newtonian heating, and uniform conditions and various fluids such as conventional fluids, nanofluids, and hybrid nanofluids. The geometrical settings of these problems involve vertical plate, inclined plate, and vertical channel. The Laplace transformation is applied as a solution finding tool, and in some cases, numerical Laplace inversion techniques are followed to anticipate solutions in the primary domain.
The influences of several mechanisms such as magnetic field, thermal radiation, shapes of nanoparticles, porous medium, heat sink/source, and relevant parameters like Grashof number, Prandtl number, and fractional parameters on temperature, velocity, heat transfer rate, and shear stress are examined via multiple tabular and graphical illustrations.
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Human resource (HR) is being regarded as one of the most important parts of organization. This is because due to HR department playings a very critical role in terms of maintaining motivation and as well as satisfaction level of workers (What is human resource, 2015). In this regard, varied functions identified what which needs to be fulfilled by the HR department of corporation. It consists of recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal and engaging employees at work etc. Among all these function, employee engagement is the new and evolving HR concept. This concept has not being practiced by the firms which comply with traditional HR practices which is popularly called by the name of personnel management.
The concept such as employee engagement is linked with the organizational performance management. In this context, it has been seen that the success of firm largely depends upon the team of motivated and highly committed employees (Gruman and Saks, 2011). The team of motivated workers can be developed within firm if managers comply with the employee engagement type of practices. Furthermore, with the help of this team firms can perform significant improvement in its sales and profitability. This is because, it has been seen that employees are able to perform well if they feel motivated as well as satisfied with the area of responsibility which is being assigned to them. Thus, there is an interconnection is being found out between HR approaches such as employee engagement and performance management (Menguc and et.al., 2013).
2.0 Main of Report
In order to carry out the given report, the case study of Marks and Spencer will be analyzed analyzed, Marks and Spencer is a the famous retail firm from the of United Kingdom. Here, the case study which is associated with the employee engagement practice of Marks and Spencer will be analyzed. Throughout this way, the decision can be taken that whether the employee engagement approach is a beneficial aspect for the firm or not. In addition to this, the report will also critically evaluate the statement which is being given by the Truss and et. al., (2014). The statement which the author has given is “Growing interest in employee engagement derives from its promise that both employee health and well-being and organizational performance can be enhanced”. With an aim to prove the effectiveness of the given statement the example from the Marks and Spencer case study will be quoted. In addition to this, the report will also showcase the importance of employee engagement practices for the enterprise.
3.0 Key Terms
3.1 Meaning of Employee Engagement
According to the view point of Cole and et.al., (2012) “Employee engagement is the workplace approach which is designed to ensure that workers are committed towards the goals and objectives of enterprise” (Cole and et.al., 2012). In addition to this, another Crawford and et.al., (2014) have stated that “Employee engagement is the type of measure which depicts the employee passion or commitment towards their job” (Crawford and et.al., 2014). For the firm it is very essential that it must gather the information given type of approach. This is because, through this way only managers can assess that whether its employees are feeling motivated and committed to their job or not. Thus, on the basis of given information only varied types of decisions can also be taken by the manager of corporation. For example, if the manager of firms like Marks and Spencer has identified that ineffective distribution of roles and responsibilities among employees is impeding their motivation in a negative way (Merrill and et.al., 2013). Thus, by taking action with regard to raise the motivation of workers the problem of lack of motivation in employees can be resolved (Wollard and Shuck, 2011). Through this way firm can perform significant improvement in the sales and profitability in an effective way.
In addition to this, another Andrew and Sofian, (2012) have stated that “Employee engagement is the emotional commitment that workers have towards the firm as well as its goals” (Andrew and Sofian, 2012). The statement as being given by the author is correct. This is because, employee engagement practice is which not only restricted to enhancing motivation level of employees as it plays very effective role in terms of establishing emotional connection between the employees and its assigned roles and responsibilities. .This concept basically states that employee engagement is the practice which form emotional link between the employees and firm's goal. The given thing entails positive feeling among the employees and makes them feel like that they are the crucial part of organization. Thus, as a result of it they deliver their best performance to the corporation. Due to this, firm will get the benefit in the form of increased profits and sales in an effectual way. However, it has been critically evaluated by the Robertson, Jansen Birch and Cooper (2012) that it is not essential that employee engagement is the only practice which leads to enhance the emotional commitment of employees towards the firm. This is because, there are some other practices also which leads to enhance the emotional attachment of employees towards the firm. It consists firm's policies with respect to involving employees in the work etc.
3.2 Importance of Employee Engagement along with Critical Evaluation of the Statement
With an aim to analyse the importance of employee engagement, the statement as being given by the Truss and et. al., (2014) is being critically evaluated. In accordance with the given context, they have stated that employee’s well-being as well as enhancement in the organizational performance is being regarded as two major factors which is increasing the firm's interest in the employee engagement type of practices. The statement as being given by the author is correct. This is because, it has been seen that employees will be able to perform well if they are emotionally attached with the company. Here, the employees of the firm feels emotionally attached with the company, if firms make them feel like that they are being regarded as the important part or asset of the company in an effective way (Sonenshein and Dholakia, 2012). Such measures could be firm compliance with the training and development program, recognizing the work as being carried out by the employees and granting high authority as well as responsibility to the workers of company etc. By complying with all these given type of practices, motivation of employees can be enhanced and because of its employees makes measures with regard to give their best performance to the firm. This leads to the success of enterprise. Thus, as a result of it framed strategic goals and objectives of corporation will be met. Thus, the statement as being given by Truss and et. al., (2014) is effective (Welch, 2011). It is due to the fact that, raising the performance of firm is the main objective of any corporation. Hence, in order to perform the same Human resource department plays very crucial role.
It makes arrangement with regard to improve the skills and abilities of the employees in an effective manner. In addition to this, HR department also establish link between the performance as well as reward system of organization. Thus, the department employ an effective rewarding strategy with an aim to enhance the motivation as well as commitment of workers towards their job. Thus, through this way only practical implementation of the employee engagement type of practices will be carried out by the HR department of corporation (Shuck, Reio Jr and Rocco, 2011).
However, the statement as being given by Truss and et. al., (2014) is critically evaluated by the Breevaart and et.al., (2014) “The corporation's interest in the employee engagement type of practices is growing not only because of organizational performance and employee well-being related factor but due to the efficiency and innovation that engaged employees will bring to the organization” (Breevaart and et.al., 2014). The point which is being put by the respective authors is also correct. Here, an engaged employees is one the employee who is emotionally attached towards the organization. In this context, it has been seen that workers who forms emotional connection with its workplace will tend to put their 100 percent efforts towards the firm. Furthermore, innovative as well as creative suggestions will be taken by the employers from the given type of employees only. This is because, the workers who feel highly committed and motivated to their work will make all kind of efforts with regard to suggest some innovative solutions to the firm. These people always think of for the success of the of company (Wollard and Shuck, 2011). In addition to this, such people does not feel hesitate with regard to takinge new responsibility in the job roles in which they are currently working. Thus, it can be said that it is not right to confine the concept of employee engagement as it has broad implications. It is the reason why Breevaart and et.al., (2014) have given critical reflection to the point which is being put up by Truss and et. al., (2014).
In addition to this, according to the view point of Truss and et.al., (2013) “Employee engagement not only promises well-being of employees and enhancement in organizational performance but it also plays very critical role in engaging customers at work” (Truss and et.al., 2013). The view point which is being specified by the authors has is also right. In accordance with the given context, it can be said that customer engagement is the approach in which buyers establish emotional attachment or binding with particular brand or firm. Here, the buyer’s feels engaged with the firm when they receive high and best quality of services from the employees on continuous basis. Thus, it can be said that employee engagement and customer engagement are interrelated and interconnected with each other. The work as being deliver by employee will lead to enhance the satisfaction level of customers (Dalal and et.al., 2012). As the result of it they get influenced with regard to again use the goods and services of the organization. In this regard, it has been assessed that success of any service firm like Marks and Spencer largely depends upon its employees. It is due to the presence of this aspect, employee engagement type of practices plays very significant role for the hospitality firms. Thus, views as being given by these authors totally evaluate the statement of Truss and et. al., (2014). However, it has been critically evaluated by the Menguc and et.al., 2013 that the satisfaction level of customers is hampered when firm will not provide high quality of goods and services to its buyers. Thus, with an aim to engage buyers, firm must direct its more focus upon the services which is being delivered by it.
Besides this, there are advantages and disadvantages of employee engagement type of practices as is being identified. In this regard, as per the view point of Robertson, Jansen Birch and Cooper, (2012) “employee engagement helps in reducing the absenteeism ratio of workers” (Robertson, Jansen Birch and Cooper, 2012). The thing which is being specified by the author is right. In this respect, it has been identified that employee will take very less number of leave from their work if are satisfied as well as motivated with the current job responsibility (Marchington and Wilkinson, 2005). However, workers takes leave when they feel exhausted and stressed with the work which they are currently performing. Hence, it can be stated that the employee engagement type of practices helps in resolving the main issue which occur in many companies which is of workers absenteeism from work. Thus, it plays a very crucial role in raising the productivity and profitability of corporation. In addition to this, another Mone and London, (2014) have stated that “The approach also helps in developing positive attitude among workers” (Mone and London, 2014). On a regular basis, there are many things happens within organization which tend to entail negative feeling among worker. However, the given type of feeling can be exhale from the workers mind if concept such as employee engagement will be practiced by the manager of organization in an effective manner.
According to the view point of Parmenter, (2015) “Employee engagement enables firms with regard to give their best services to the buyers” (Parmenter, 2015). The firm capability to deliver the high quality of services largely depends upon its employee’s effectiveness. However, high stratification as well as motivation levels among workers forces them to give their best to customers. However, it has been critically evaluated by the Gomez-Mejia, Berrone and Franco-Santos, 2014 “Employee engagement type of practice is a tedious and time consuming process” (Gomez-Mejia, Berrone and Franco-Santos, 2014). Engaging employees at work is not the simple task. This is because of variation in the needs and demands of the workers. For example, some employee feels satisfied when firms take measure for enhancing the ineffective skill of them. In the similar way, some employee feels highly satisfied when they get recognition for the work which is being assigned to them. Thus, finding an effective measure for engaging employee at work is tedious and time consuming approach. In addition to this, Van Dooren, Bouckaert and Halligan, (2015) have depicted that “Employee engagement is one of the most expensive approach” (Van Dooren, Bouckaert and Halligan, 2015). The authors have stated the correct thing. This is because, with an aim to enhance the motivation level of employees firm has to perform necessary investment in the training and development program of workers. Furthermore, the firm will also have to make arrangement as per the varied needs and demands of employees. In order to perform all these tasks, firm will require sufficient amount of money. Thus, through this way only firm goal of enhancing the performance of workers through employee engagement will be met in an effective way. Overall, it can be said that the given approach has both benefit and disadvantage to the firm (Lähteenmäki, Satu. and Laiho, Maarit. 2006).
3.3 Measuring the Employee Engagement
For the firm, it is very essential that it must measure the effectiveness of the employee engagement program which is being carried out by them. This is because, it is by complying with the given type of practices only validity and reliability of engagement practices can be assessed by the manager of corporation such as Marks and Spencer in an effective way. In order to perform the same, a survey will be conducted. The survey which firm performs is completely different from the customer satisfaction survey (Ford, 2014). The employee engagement survey not only measures the satisfaction level of workers, but it also assesses the productivity and performance as being given by the employees. In addition to this, the survey also helps in assessing the effectiveness of company in terms of financial aspect. Thus, it can be said that the given survey has importance as it helps in giving information to the manager of corporation that whether it is going on to the right direction or not (Jackson and Malthis, 2010).
3.4 Employee Engagement in United Kingdom
The employee engagement type of practices which are followed in the United Kingdom is being assessed. In this regard, on the basis of analysis it is identified that only one third workers of United Kingdom feels engaged and committed towards their worker. This ratio is very less. Thus, it is the matter of concern for all the UK companies. In addition to this, many firms of UK facing the problem relating to productivity deficit which means that the sales and production level of nation's companies are declining. However, the given problem of UK firm can be resolved if employee engagement type of practices will be practiced by the firms. In addition to this, the approach such as employee engagement helps in carrying out significant reduction in the labour cost for company. In accordance with the given context, on the basis of analysis it has been identified that 94% of the most famous companies have achieved success in market through engaging employees at workplace. This proves that the statement as being given by Truss and et. al., (2014). This is because, the main goal of employee engagement approach is to enhance the productivity as well as performance of employees. This leads to success of firm in an effective way.
In addition to this, government of UK has also recognized the importance of given program and thereby they have taken measure with regard to launch the program which is called by the name of Engage for Success (Wilkinson and et.al., 2014). The given program promotes employee engagement at work and thus it also makes sure that the workers who are working in UK firms will feel highly committed as well as satisfied with the given roles and responsibilities. Thus, the program also ensures the well-being of employees.
3.5 Applying Employee Engagement Model
X Model of Employee Engagement
For the purpose to get the information about the employees who are engaged at work, the given model plays very effective role. Here, by using the X model it can be identify by the manager of Marks and Spencer that whether its employeesemployee’s engagement level is high or low. The given model categorizes employees in A to E alphabetical series. Here, “A” indicate the type of employees who are highly engaged as well as satisfied with the existing working condition of firm. In the similar way, E consists of type of employees who are disengaged as well as highly dissatisfied with the working environmental of Marks and Spencer.
With the use of given model, effectiveness of the employee engagement practices as being used by cited firm can be identified. For example, manager of Marks and Spencer has identified that most of its employees belongs to E category where level of employee engagement is very low. Then in the given circumstances, firms must have to make the significant measure with an aim to enhance the satisfaction level of its employees. Here satisfaction of workers can be enhanced by asking problem related to their dissatisfaction. On the basis of this information, varied type of action will be taken by cited firm.
4.0 Application of Knowledge to the Organisation such as Marks & Spencer
The statement as being given by Truss and et. al., 2014 is analysed with respect to the case study of Marks and Spencer. In this regard, it has been identified that the case of Marks and Spencer is the proof which showcase that how employee engagement type of practices leads to the success of firm in an effective way (Welch, 2011). The Truss and et. al., (2014) has stated that enhancement in the firm performance and well-being of the employees is being regarded as the two major reasons which is influencing the firm like Marks and Spencer with regard to comply with the practice such as employee engagement in an effective way.
From the given case, it has been assessed that the famous retail firm from of the UK follows the given approach. Thus, with an aim to analyse the result of employee engagement type of practices, organization has conducted the survey which is called by the name of You Say. The firm had conducted the given survey in the year 2012. Thus, on conducting this survey Marks and Spencer has identified the link between sales performance of store, employee absence and non financial KPI (Key Performance Indicator) etc. The result as being identified through firm survey critically evaluates the statement which is being given by Truss and et. al., (2014). Here, the author has stated that employee well-being and organizational performance are the two major reasons which forces firm with regard to comply with the practice such as employee engagement. However, in reality employee engagement which Marks and Spencer performs provide more benefit to firm than these given factors.
Here, the major benefit which firm gets is to take measure towards the crucial issue of enterprise which is of high level of employee’s absenteeism from the work. From the result of survey as being conducted by the manager of Marks and Spencer, it is analysed that absenteeism ratio of employees in firm has reduced by 8% after making the implementation of employee engagement type of approach in an effective manner (Marks and Spencer case study, 2015). In addition to this, another benefit which Marks and Spencer has got through the given practices is related to delivering the best result to the customers in an effective manner. Here, high quality of performance will be given by workers if they are very much satisfied with the work which is being assigned to them (Andrew and Sofian, 2012).
For example, in the circumstances when employees feel dissatisfied and demotivated from the work which is being assigned to them at that time they will not put their 100% to the work which is being assigned to them. Furthermore, high satisfaction level among workers matters a lot for the firm which deliver services to the buyers. Here, workers will be able to resolve the queries of buyers if they feel satisfied. Overall, it can be said that the employee engagement not only ensure the well-being of workers, but it also ensures that the workers takes less absent from the work.
In addition to this, with an aim to showcase the effectiveness of employee engagement practices which is followed by the firm like Marks and Spencer, the manager of cited corporation has also carried out the comparison between the firm which comply with the given approach and corporation which do not consider the given method of raising the firm performance. In accordance with the given context, on analysing the given case study it has been identified that the store which comply with the employee engagement approach tend to deliver better services to the customers than the firm which does not follow the given approach (Truss and et.al., 2013). Thus, it can be said that the case study of cited firm contradict the statement which is being proposed by Truss and et. al., (2014). This is because, the authors has given only two reasons behind using the employee engagement approach within firm. However, survey as being conducted by Marks and Spencer has revealed the number of reasons which can force any firm with respect to comply with the given type of practices in an effective way.
Articulating all the facts from the whole report, it concluded that for the enterprises it is very beneficial that they must follow the employee engagement type of practices on regular basis. It is due to the fact that, the given practice assist firm in meeting its strategic goals and objectives in an effectual manner. In addition to this, the concept also helps in enhancing the commitment as well as satisfaction level of employees towards their work. In today's scenario, it is very important for the organization that they must make measure with regard to enhance as well as maintain the satisfaction level of its workers. This is because, if the given thing will not being complied by the firm at that time it will become very difficult for the manager of corporation like Marks and Spencer with regard to retain the team of highly talented and skilled employees.
In addition to this, by engaging employees at work firm can gain the competitive advantages. For instance, the firm has the competitive advantage with regard to deliver best services to the employees. This can be achieved by implementing the employee engagement type of practices within firm in an effective way. Furthermore, the statement which Truss and et.al., (2014) has given is also critically evaluated and on doing the same it is analysed that besides employees well-being and organizational performance related factor, reduction in employees absenteeism ratio and significant improvement in the sales of corporation are being regarded as two another most important benefit that arouses manager of firm like Marks and Spencer interest in the employee engagement type of practices in an effective way.
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Ricard V. Sole Synthetic protocell biology: from reproduction to computation February 16, 2015
Cellular life cannot be described in terms of only DNA (or any other information-carrying molecule) nor as metabolism or as compartment (cell membrane) alone. Cellular life emerges from the coupling among these three components. A container is a prerequisite of biological organization in order to at least confine reactions in a limited space, where interactions are more likely to occur (Deamer et al. 2002). It also provides a spatial location able to effectively facilitate division of labour among reactions. Moreover, in modern cells, the membrane is an active cell component, channelling nutrients in and waste products out of the cell by means of specialized transport catalysts (Pohorille et al. 2005). A metabolism (Smith & Morowitz 2004) provides the source of non-equilibrium and a means of energy storage required in order to build and maintain cellular components. It is also required to allow cell growth to occur and eventually force splitting into two different (but similar) copies. 6
The production of biological membranes under early earth conditions is no trivial task. 2 The lipid bilayer is a simple structure and at first glance may seem as though it is of little consequence, but life could not have arisen without it. 5 Cells all have a membrane constructed from a phospholipid bilayer. From the very beginning, cells used the lipid bilayer to regulate their internal environment. The bilayer blocked or impeded, the passive flow of most molecules into the cell, thus protecting the cell from the external environment. Cells exploited this property by embedding proteins in their membranes that would allow only certain molecules to gain entry. In this way, the cell could fine-tune the selection of what got in and what did not. Other proteins embedded in the membrane acted like sensory antennae, making it possible for cells to gain information about their immediate environment. Some of these proteins were used to detect the presence of food molecules, while others became specialized as transmitters and receivers, allowing the cells to communicate with each other.
Lipids are fundamental to biology as the compounds from which biological membranes are largely constructed. 4 These can broadly be grouped into two classes, which are found in various types of organisms:
the isoprenoid ether lipids and the
fatty acid acyl lipids
The fatty acid ester type (Figure 5.7b) is widely distributed across the eubacterial and eukaryotic domains of life and consists of the union of one or more straight saturated or unsaturated fatty acid chains. These chains typically contain 16–18 carbon atoms and are derived from the malonyl/acetyl-CoA biosynthetic pathways, joined to a polar head group, which is usually some derivative of glycerol, rendered more polar by the attachment of phosphate, choline, or some other low-molecular-weight moiety (represented as R in Figure 5.7a and b). The isoprenoid ether type (Figure 5.7a) is widely distributed among the archaebacteria (Matsumi et al. 2011), particularly in extremophilic species, perhaps rationalizable by their greater resistance to chemical degradation at extremes of salinity, pH, and temperature (Driessen and Albers 2007). These consist of one or more polyisoprenoid chains (derived from the isoprene biosynthetic pathways), attached by ether linkages to polar head groups such as substituted glycerol moieties.
Prebiotic syntheses of the straight-chain fatty acids have been suggested based on Fischer–Tropsch-type synthesis (FTT), for example, by the reactions of CO or CH4 over suitable metal catalysts at high temperature (McCollom et al. 1999, 2010) (Figure 5.8 ).
It is known that straight-chain amphiphiles and various biological lipids will spontaneously self-assemble under the appropriate conditions of pH, temperature, and solute concentration to form aggregates known as micelles or vesicles, which in some cases are able to trap various solutes for extended periods of time (Deamer and Barchfeld 1982). These properties have led to suggestions that such materials may have been important for the self-assembly of the earliest protocells (Szostak 2001). Intriguingly, the straight-chain fatty acids found in carbonaceous chondrites to date are just at the threshold of the types of molecules that are known to display this behavior (Monnard et al. 2002), and even these are present in very low abundance (Yuen and Kvenvolden 1973). For example, the octanoic acid content of 1 g of the Murchison meteorite would need to be dissolved in a few tens of nanoliters of water in order to form vesicles (given a critical vesicle concentration [the concentration above which bilayered or higher aggregated lipid structures form spontaneously] of 130 mM [Apel et al. 2002] and a mean abundance of 0.01 μmol g−1 in a typical meteorite [Lawless and Yuen 1979]). Nevertheless, organic solvent extracts of the Murchison meteorite show the presence of compounds that spontaneously assemble into boundary structures (Deamer 1985) (Figure 5.7c), though it is unlikely these have much compositional similarity to biological membranes.
Sources of membrane building blocks
Long-chain hydrocarbons can be formed from carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of certain metals at high temperatures. Deep sea hydrothermal vents have been cited as a potential source of the energy required to synthesize prebiotic molecules, including the building blocks of membranes. Fatty acids and fatty alcohols have been synthesized under these conditions. These fatty acids will combine with ethylene glycol to form ethylene glycolyl alkanoates and bis-alkanoates, or will combine with glycerol to form monoacylglycerols and diacylglycerols. Others have suggested that the first membranes consisted of highly branched polyprenyl chains, instead of alkyl chains. However, it is unlikely that the starting material would be at sufficient concentrations and it also unlikely that the required phosphorylating agents would have been available on early Earth.
Even if membrane building blocks were present in sufficient quantities, specific concentrations and other environmental conditions are required for assembly. All possible components other than fatty acids have been eliminated from contention for a lack of plausible synthetic pathways. The assembly of fatty acids into lipid bilayers is dependent upon the chain length, concentration, pH, and temperature. Short chain fatty acids form vesicles at room temperature when the pH is within half a pH unit of the pKa of the acid. Longer chain fatty acids require higher temperatures (30-70°C).15, 16 In addition, the concentration of fatty acids must be quite high (130 to 20 mM) for vesicles to form.17 The presence of such high concentrations of fatty acids would be unlikely on the primordial earth. Some of the exacting conditions can be moderated by the presence of fatty alcohols with the same hydrocarbon chain length as the fatty acid.7, 16 However, the molar ratio must be almost exactly 10:1 (acid:alcohol) in order for any significant effect to be seen.18 In addition to temperature, pH, and concentration requirements, vesicle formation is highly dependent upon ionic strength and the presence of certain ions. Thus, the presence of sodium chloride at levels found in the oceans of primordial earth causes vesicles to aggregate into sheets, and the presence of Ca+2, Mg+2, Fe+2 at primordial concentrations causes fatty acids to precipitate.
The spontaneous formation of bilayer vesicles is dominant explanation for the appearance of membranes, but is not without challenging problems. It has been shown that fatty acids will spontaneously form phospholipids in the presence of glycerol and phosphates when heated to dryness. However, it would be extremely unlikely that nature would produce all three chemicals in the same location and then heat them to dryness.
Encapsulation and transport
The mere formation of an enclosed vesicle is not sufficient to guarantee functionality. In order to be useful as a mechanism involved in the naturalistic origin of life, membranes must encapsulate materials necessary to initiate life and be able to transport material in and out of the boundary. Modern biological membranes contain protein systems that actively and passively allow the exchange of nutrients and wastes. Since these transport systems would not be available on the primordial earth, other systems must have existed to make the process even remotely feasible. Despite the extremely unlikely appearance of phospholipid membranes under early-earth conditions, most studies that have examined encapsulation have used such membranes. Encapsulation of primitive fatty acid membranes would have to involve repeated rupture and resealing (through agitation) during periods of changing osmotic gradients (increasing and decreasing salt concentrations). Changing the concentrations of solutes would have the additional problem of likely altering pH, which would disrupt the exacting conditions required for fatty acid membrane assembly. The presence of locations where these exact conditions would exist would be very limited on the primordial earth. In addition, in order for some form of life to be created in this manner, both a primitive replicator and metabolic system must be encapsulated at this time. Of course, such systems would both encapsulate and release materials on each cycle, and it is unclear what kind of equilibrium would be eventually achieved.
Once a stable membrane is formed, some kind of transport system for nutrients/wastes would be required to maintain the metabolism of the proto-cell. Passive transport systems would be the easiest to form, but such systems would automatically achieve equilibrium, making further transport impossible. Obviously, due to their complexity, active transport systems would not be expected to be encoded by a primitive replicator.
Possible sources of energy for proto-cells are heat energy, chemical energy, and light energy. However, none of these forms of energy harvest are compatible with a primitive fatty acid membrane in the presence of known prebiotic chemicals present in the environment. This is because carboxyl head group of a fatty acid membrane mediates proton permeability, eliminating the possibility of generating a proton gradient. The only way to get around this problem was to use an oleate-arginine system, which slowed the decay of the gradient. However, the unsaturated oleate would not have been present in a prebiotic environment. In addition, the system was inhibited by alkali cations, which would have been present in early earth environments.
The capture of light energy by proto-cells has been hypothesized to occur through encapsulated iron compounds or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), which absorb light in the near-UV and blue wavelengths.14, 23 While ferrocyanide and PAH may have been present on early earth, these compounds cannot generate a proton gradient when enclosed within fatty acid membranes.
Growth and Division
Primitive membranes must have the ability to grow and replicate without the aid of biomolecular machinery in order to function in a hypothesized proto-cell.25 Slow addition of myristoleate micelles to a myristoleic acid/myristoleate vesicle system results in 90% of the added fatty acid was incorporated into the original vesicles, causing them to grow.25 Others have used osmotically swollen oleate vesicles to cause growth through vesicle-vesicle fusion.22 However, since the presence of these unsaturated fatty acids on early earth is unlikely, the relevance of these studies to the origin of life is questionable. When considered in the context of an RNA world scenario, the requirement for the presence of divalent cations by ribozymes would result in the precipitation of fatty acids, disrupting membranes. Division of membranes may occur when they reach a certain size.26 The ability of this to occur is dependent upon the size of the membrane and it composition. However, since the studies were done only with unsaturated fatty acid membranes, it is unclear what relevance there would be to the fission of saturate fatty acid membranes under early earth environments.
Besides the problem that most origin of membranes studies have examined membranes composed of materials that would have never existed on the primordial earth, there is an even more fundamental problem that tends to plague virtually all origin of life research. Once a compound has been declared "prebiotic", researchers immediately begin using the highly purified product at exceptional concentrations. According to Robert Shapiro:
"The observation of a specific organic chemical in any quantity (even as part of a complex mixture) in one of the above sources would justify its classification as "prebiotic," a substance that supposedly had been proved to be present on the early Earth. Once awarded this distinction, the chemical could then be used in pure form, in any quantity, in another prebiotic reaction. The products of such a reaction would also be considered "prebiotic" and employed in the next step in the sequence."27
The origin of biological membranes, like the origin of replication and metabolism, is fraught with problems and invokes extremely improbable chemistry. Although some of the building blocks of potential membranes might have been synthesized on early earth, the ones used in modern biological membranes (phospholipids) could not have been. Therefore, one must hypothesize some kind of primordial membrane that was later discarded in favor of modern membranes. However, even this scenario suffers from insurmountable problems. The extraterrestrial synthesis and delivery of membrane building blocks remain unproved. Although such materials might have been synthesized near hydrothermal vents in the early seas, the assembly of such materials is quite problematic. Conditions requiring high concentrations, exact pH and temperature, plus the absence of high sodium and small amounts of certain metal ions, prevents the assembly of such components within the earth's early oceans. Conditions that might concentrate fatty acids to sufficient levels to form membranes would also concentrate solutes that disrupt the formation of those membranes. Encapsulation of a proto-cell replicator and metabolic system would be quite problematic, since the conditions that would encourage such activity would likely lead to conditions that would disrupt the primitive membrane completely. Primitive membranes must be able to transport nutrients and wastes, although passive transport systems would readily reach equilibrium and active transport systems would not be expected to be produced immediately upon encapsulation. Energy acquisition is problematic, since fatty acids membranes cannot generate a proton gradient. Membranes composed of unsaturated fatty acids or phospholipids can generate proton gradients, but would not be expected to have existed in early earth environments. Virtually all studies that have examined membrane growth and division have used unsaturated fatty acid membranes, which would not have been present on the early earth. Because of this problem, these studies have questionable relevance to the origin of life on earth.
NUTRIENT UPTAKE BY PROTOCELLS: A LIPOSOME MODEL SYSTEM 1
The fact that all contemporary living cells are defined by lipid-bilayer membranes suggests that protocellular structures could be modeled in the laboratory by dispersing lipid molecules as bilayer vesicles in aqueous phases . However, the use of lipid bilayers for this purpose has a significant drawback, which is their relative impermeability to polar or ionic molecules. To overcome this permeability barrier, complex protein transport systems have evolved in all contemporary cells which were presumably absent in early cells.
As if cells would function without the protein transport systems.... and just wait their evolution and appearance to take over......
Therefore, the latter necessarily relied on simple transport mechanisms such as passive diffusion across bilayer membranes to take up nutrients and sources of chemical energy from the environment.
The just so story is remarkable... why should someone buy to it ? where is the evidence to back up the claim ? We don't know, therefore lets just make up a story ? And when we add adjectives, like probable, possible, most likely etc.... the story becomes highly compelling......
What solutes might have been important to early cellular life? Several obvious examples include phosphate, simple carbohydrates like glyceraldehyde, and perhaps amino acids. Of these, phosphate and amino acids are ionic, and bilayer membranes have been shown to represent significant permeability barriers to their free diffusion.
Membrane self-assembly processes: Steps toward the first cellular life 3
Some form of compartmentation is a necessary prerequisite for maintaining the integrity of interdependent molecular systems that are associated with metabolism, and for permitting variations required for speciation. The fact that lipid-bilayer membranes define boundaries of all contemporary living cells suggests that protocellular compartments were likely to have required similar,
The emergence of life on the early Earth required the presence of at least three different substances and related physical properties: liquid water, a source of free energy, and organic compounds capable of self-assembly. Liquid water is essential for all life today, and it is highly implausible that life can exist in its absence. Possible energy sources include sunlight (if life began on the Earth's surface) and energy arising from chemical disequilibria in submarine or subterranean sites. Self-assembling compounds must have been available to provide building blocks for polymer synthesis and formation of boundary structures.
In contemporary cells, a fundamental role of membrane boundaries is to provide a selective permeability barrier that is necessary for separating the cytoplasm from the external environment. The transmembrane transport of nutrients and ionic solutes is mediated by a variety of membrane-associated proteins that act as channels, carriers, and active transporters (pumps). Membrane receptors provide a sensor mechanism that permits communication between the intracellular milieu and the outside world. Membranes also capture light energy and redox energy by using pigment systems and electron transport to generate electrochemical proton gradients as a source of free energy.
As we learned more about the role of membranes in defining cell structures, it became clear that all membranes incorporated lipid bilayers as the primary permeability barrier, and that phospholipid is a nearly ubiquitous amphiphilic component of the bilayer. Lipid bilayer vesicles are commonly referred to as liposomes, and such self-assembled membrane structures can be used as models of the earliest cell membranes. Several early papers demonstrated that phospholipids could be synthesized under simulated prebiotic conditions from mixtures of fatty acids, glycerol, and phosphate. However, the simultaneous presence of all three components on the early Earth is highly speculative, and we have therefore turned our attention to simpler membranogenic amphiphiles.
Stability and Permeability of Amphiphile Vesicles
Although the ability of phospholipids to self-assemble into membranous vesicles is common knowledge, it is less well known that a variety of membranous structures can also be prepared from single-chain amphiphiles such as fatty acids fatty alcohols, and monoglycerides. We will argue that such vesicles are plausible models for the formation of early cellular compartments.
Although the composition of the membrane-forming amphiphiles present in the Murchison organic mixture has not yet been established in detail, it is clear that substantial amounts of monocarboxylic acids are present . For this reason we have begun to investigate the physical properties of self-assembled structures produced by monocarboxylic acids of various chain lengths, and of mixtures with other simple amphiphilic compounds. Gebicki and Hicks (1973, 1976) first established that oleic acid, a fatty acid, forms vesicular structures. Since this discovery, the bilayer-forming potential of fatty acids with shorter hydrocarbon chains (C8-C11) has been investigated . The length and the degree of unsaturation of the hydrocarbon chains play an important role in determining the bilayer-membrane properties, such as permeability and stability, which would have been essential for the primitive life forms.
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5. The Cell, Panno, page 18
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“The children are our future.” Many people use this popular quote, but don’t take action to create educated voters for life.
Idaho Secretary of State Ben Ysursa is taking action. His office recently developed the “Civics” website, which is a comprehensive website of resources for teachers and students. The website, includes detailed information on voting procedures: how to properly complete a ballot, local proposals to the importance of civic service, including working as a poll worker.
In addition, the website has lesson plans for teachers, and a list of national resources and links for additional information.
Besides the website, Mr. Ysursa is sponsoring the 2008 Idaho Student Mock Election. The Idaho Student Mock Election is open to high school government classes statewide and will allow students to vote for presidential candidates. The ballot will also include two special propositions written by students. The project, which took a year to develop, was coordinated with the Idaho Department of Education.
Mr. Ysura can trust his effort to help prepare young people for voting will produce dedicated voters. According to Penn State Professor Eric Plutzer, “voting behavior is, in part, a gradually acquired habit.”
We shine the spotlight on Mr. Ysura for his innovation.
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Invisible Man Review Parents Guide
Wells novel of the same name. The invisible man parent movie review.
Invisible man was written shortly after america’s triumph in world war ii.
Invisible man review parents guide. Elevated by a bravura performance from elisabeth moss, the invisible man is by far one of the most interesting thrillers of 2020. Parents guide add to guide. The invisible man (2020) is a new 2020 science fiction thriller that’s not based on the classic science fiction novel by h.g.
Elisabeth moss in the invisible man. Believing that he faked his death and is now invisible and continuing to stalk her and abuse her, she has difficulty making authorities believe her. Only minor scenes of violence.
Wells and a remake of the 1933 film adaptation of the same name. It is a very loose modern adaptation of both the novel of the same name by h. Showing all 12 items jump to:
How do their attitudes about each other change once they see the real person? While the postwar period is traditionally considered a boom time in american history, many men were disillusioned by the experience of the war, something reflected by the novel’s veteran mental patients. A woman and a man have there throats slit, showing blood splatter, spray and open wounds.
In this loose retelling of the h.g. The invisible man is rated r. The parents guide items below may give away important plot points.
The invisible man is a 2020 american science fiction horror film written and directed by leigh whannell, loosely based on the novel of the same name by h. Review by leah greenblatt february 25, 2020 at 05:54 pm est The invisible man is an upcoming 2020 american science fiction psychological horror film written and directed by leigh whannell.
Read our parents' review for details on sexual content, violence and strong language to find out why. The more important difference here, though, is that the man in the suit was bad before he became invisible. Sex & nudity (3) violence & gore (4) profanity (1).
The invisible man (1933) parents guide add to guide. Read critic reviews where to watch Includes a scene of two men being thrown off a cliff and a police.
The invisible man is a 1933 american science fiction horror film directed by james whale.based on h. Their website includes other resources for identifying what is domestic abuse, how to help others, and how to escape dangerous situations. Claude rains (and his double), mostly wrapped in bandages throughout, plays the scientist who renders himself invisible before producing an antidote.
Upon escaping she realizes he may not be gone. Wells' 1897 the invisible man and produced by universal pictures, the film stars claude rains, gloria stuart and william harrigan.the film involves a man named dr. Sex & nudity (2) alcohol, drugs & smoking (1) spoilers (1).
The invisible man is a shocking and stunning horror film about a woman trying to escape her abusive boyfriend, who is a pioneer in the field of optics. In what ways are the characters invisible to each other? The invisible parents' guide people notice but don’t really see one another in this film.
A man and woman get in bed together. Wells.it follows a woman who believes she is being stalked and gaslit by her abusive and wealthy boyfriend even after his apparent suicide, and ultimately deduces that he has acquired the ability to become invisible. The public images and private lives of the characters are often very different.
Showing all 4 items jump to: They are possibly naked, but we cannot tell because of the blankets that. When you leave the invisible man, you’ll leave thinking about the performance of elisabeth moss.
She totally redeemed herself for me after the bomb that was the kitchen and gives a nuanced turn of an abused woman fighting to survive an invisible foe. In this loose retelling of the h.g. Jack griffin who is covered in bandages with eyes obscured by dark glasses, taking lodging at a village in ipping.
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2 edition of International law found in the catalog.
S. K. Agrawala
|Statement||by S.K. Agrawala. With a foreword by Louis B. Sohn.|
|LC Classifications||JX3695.I5 A4|
|The Physical Object|
|Pagination||x, 289, lxxxxix, 16 p.|
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Every year, Deloitte conducts an extensive study on the emerging and prevailing trends in human capital and the future of work. Each year, the post we write on our HR blog about that report is always one of the most popular. In 2020, the Human Capital Trends Report highlights an intensifying combination of economic, social, and political issues impacting HR and business leaders. These factors continue to put pressure on businesses to operate in a more socially oriented manner (a continuation of 2019's trend, which we covered in a previous HR blog post), and to reinvent their organisations around a more ethical and human focus. Let's take a look at the highlights of this year's report and discover the HR metrics that matter in 2020 and beyond.
The Continuing Rise of the Social Enterprise
In this year’s Global Human Capital Trends report, Deloitte calls upon organisations to embrace paradox as a pathway forward and focus on these three attributes:
Purpose: An organisation that doesn’t just talk about purpose, but embeds meaning into every aspect of work every day.
Potential: An organisation that is designed and organised to maximise what humans are capable of thinking, creating, and doing in a world of machines.
Perspective: An organisation that encourages and embraces.
The reason? These characteristics embody what it means to align people and technology to perform as a social enterprise at work.
The key question that arises in light of this perspective (and as a natural consideration based on the results), is how can organisations retain their humanity in a technology-driven world?
The answer lies in the fusion of technology and humanity in the context of the social enterprise and executed in a manner that intelligently considers, assesses and implements the human-automation collaboration. Getting it right will require sound, intelligent, well-researched and well-planned implementation by HR professionals and leadership.
Designing The Human-Automation Collaboration
Deloitte's research and our lived experience reconfirms that the future of work fuses the human and the technological. In order for people and organisations to overcome the most challenging conflicts that exist in managing the human-automation collaboration, businesses need to make the following three bold shifts:
Fostering belonging amid a desire for individuality.
Technology creates a world where anything and everything can be individualised; yet humans desire a sense of belonging to a larger whole. The 2020 survey results reinforce that belonging is a significant concern. Seventy-nine percent of respondents said that 'fostering a sense of belonging in the workforce' was important or very important to their organisation’s success in the next 12 to 18 months. What if, instead of creating divisions, individuality could become a source of strength born of bringing together unique, complementary abilities in the pursuit of shared goals? To be able to do this, organisations need to optimise the power of individuals by connecting them with each other through their purpose at work.
Creating security in a world of reinvention.
Technology creates the need for people to constantly reinvent themselves; yet humans still desire a sense of security. This year’s survey results highlight the need for reinvention. Fifty-three percent of our respondents said that between half and all of their workforce will need to change their skills and capabilities in the next three years. What if, instead of being perceived as a threat, reinvention could become the means for finding security in the midst of ongoing change? To be able to do this, organisations need to leverage reinvention as a way to increase their people’s potential for long-term success in work.
Taking bold action in an age of uncertainty.
Technology creates a sense that anything that can change, will; yet humans desire a sense of certainty to support bold steps forward. Deloitte's survey illustrates the uncertainty many organisations feel about their ability to navigate rapid change. Ninety percent of respondents said that the accelerating need for organisations to change at scale and speed was important to their success over the next 10 years, yet only 55 percent felt that their organisations were ready to change at the scale and speed required. But what if, instead of prompting doubt, uncertainty could give rise to new possibilities: the opportunity to shape the future through decisive action? To be able to do this, organisations need to transform uncertainty into an informed perspective that helps them confidently navigate the future of work.
The Human Capital Trends From 2020's Report
2016 heralded a new social contract that positioned the social enterprise at the centre of success. Culturally, a more human-centred approach to the relationships between the individual and organisation and the organisation and society, was being called for. The aim being to provide stability in a world that was changing rapidly and in which certainty (or the illusion of it) was being dissolved by circumstances that felt increasing beyond our control.
Becoming a social enterprise, Deloitte has pointed out continuously since then, is about much more than what we already knew as corporate social responsibility. Its about transforming the ways organisations work to balance the concerns of the organisation with those of the broader ecosystem.
This year's report has been published in the midst of one of the most disruptive global experiences many have ever encountered. Especially in the context of work. With that and the social enterprise front of mind, here's a summary of the top trends from the 2020 report.
Belonging: From comfort to connection to contribution.
Organisational efforts to foster belonging have primarily focused on making every individual feel respected and treated fairly in an inclusive work environment. While this remains critical, leading organisations are forging a stronger link between belonging and organisational performance by strengthening workers’ connections with their teams and fostering their sense of contribution to meaningful shared goals. When teams are united by a common purpose, differences in opinion on matters unrelated to that purpose become less relevant—and differences in opinion in how to achieve that purpose become grounds for reasonable debate rather than a source of divisiveness.
Designing work for well-being: Living and performing at your best.
Worker well-being is a top priority today, largely because of the widespread belief that it supports organisational performance. But how can organisations take something as personal as well-being and translate it into something that can have a broader impact beyond the individual? We believe the answer is to focus on the individual in work, not just the individual at work. To create a sense of contribution that translates into true organisational performance, organisations should expand their focus from programs adjacent to work to designing well-being into the work itself. By doing so, organisations can restructure work in ways that help workers not only feel their best but perform at their best, strengthening the tie between well-being and organisational outcomes and fostering a greater sense of belonging overall.
The post-generational workforce: From millennials to perennials.
Organisations have traditionally leaned heavily on workers’ age and generation to inform and differentiate their talent strategies. But today’s workforce is more complex than ever, making any single demographic lens of limited value. Forward-looking organisations are shifting their approach to better understand the workforce’s attitudes and values. Based on these insights, organisations have an opportunity to understand individuals’ distinct characteristics to bring them together in ways that can promote a greater sense of belonging. This, in turn, can help workers to maximise their contribution at work, derive enhanced meaning in their careers, and, ultimately, better align themselves with the purpose of the organisation - one that not only understands what they can contribute, but how they uniquely can do so.
Superteams: Putting AI in the group.
Despite dire predictions about workers being replaced by intelligent machines, leading organisations are taking a new approach: actively searching for strategies to integrate AI into teams to help produce transformative business results. These 'superteams' hold the promise of allowing organisations to reinvent themselves to create new value and meaning, while giving workers the potential to reinvent their careers in ways that increase their value to the organisation and the broader talent market.
Knowledge management: Creating context for a connected world.
The power of people and machines working together offers the greatest opportunity for creating knowledge in human history. Advanced technologies are now able to automatically index, combine, tag, and organise information across multiple platforms. But to capitalise on these tools, organisations should also address the human element by creating a culture that helps people recognise that sharing their knowledge (contributing to personal and organisational reinvention) increases their value to the organisation, ultimately offering them a greater sense of security at work.
Beyond re-skilling: Investing in resilience for uncertain futures.
Renewing workers’ skills is a tactical necessity, but re-skilling is not a sufficient path forward by itself. Organisations should consider an approach that treats workforce development as a strategy for building worker and organisational resilience. Organisations need to equip workers, and thus the organisation, with the tools and strategies to adapt to a range of uncertain futures in addition to re-skilling them for near-term needs. Through a resilience lens, reinvention shifts from something that may threaten worker security to the very thing that defines it: Workers who are able to constantly renew their skills and learn new ones are those who will be most likely to find employment in today’s rapidly shifting job market.
The compensation conundrum: Principles for a more human approach.
Considering how much time and money organisations spend on compensation strategies, processes, and programs, any change to compensation practices represents a significant decision. Yet many organisations are stuck in a seemingly endless cycle of compensation reviews, reforms, and rollouts. To take bold action in the face of uncertainty, organisations need a new path forward that is anchored not only in data and benchmarks, but also in a set of human principles that reflects the fact that compensation is more than a set of numbers - it’s a reflection of how organisations value individuals and how individuals value organisations.
Governing workforce strategies: New questions for better results.
As workforce strategies have evolved over the past decade, workforce metrics and governance have not kept pace. Today, organisations need forward-looking insights on every trend shaping human capital. Organisations should begin to ask fundamentally new questions that can inform bold decisions around critical human capital risks and opportunities, even as uncertainty about the future of work, the workforce, and the workplace persists.
Ethics and the future of work: From 'could we' to 'how should we.'
As the future of work rapidly evolves and organisations integrate people, technology, alternative workforces, and new ways of working, leaders are wrestling with an increasing range of ethical challenges. These challenges are especially pronounced at the intersection between humans and technology. In the face of increasing ethical challenges, organisations should make intentionally bold choices. Those choices need to be framed by a change in perspective: a shift from asking only 'could we' to also ask 'how should we' when approaching new ethical questions.
A Word About Ethics
Ethics are often most challenging at the intersection of humans and technology. With the continuing rise of the social enterprise, the importance of applying your company’s values in relation to people, processes AND technology will also increase exponentially. What that looks like in practice is that your organisation needs to be consistently informed by (and founded on) a renewed human focus on operating in a manner where profits meet purpose, talent trumps technology, and the social enterprise reigns supreme.
As business strategies evolve in the face of disruption and organisations come face to face with the realisation that productivity has been flat and in decline for the past two decades, organisations are being challenged to rethink outdated views and establish a new set of truths for the social enterprise at work. The Human Capital Trends report recommends these considerations going forward:
Beyond focusing on how to improve the way work is done today, organisations need to first consider what work they should be doing tomorrow, putting work outcomes in a constant state of flux and work in a continuous state of reimagination.
As a result of work becoming less mechanistic and work outcomes evolving, jobs have become increasingly fluid and dynamic, with some thought leaders believing that the end of jobs (fixed, task- based work) is near. This change is being accelerated as ways of working shift away from rigid reporting lines to networks of teams, from prescribed routines and job descriptions to expanded job canvases, and from narrow skills to broad capabilities.
The potential implication for humans is that they need to be viewed not as interchangeable cogs in an organisation, but rather as individuals with unique and disparate experiences, thoughts, attitudes, needs, and, ultimately, value. All of these factors makes the management of the human element at work more important and complex than ever before.
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I have no objection to people letting their religious values influence their politics. Such values motivated some of our great radical social critics including Dorothy Day and Martin Luther King. Although a strong ethical consciousness can exist among non-believers, religion often stimulates ethical awareness and development.
Thus, values and ethics have an appropriate role to play in the political arena. In his The Audacity of Hope, Barack Obama wrote: “I think that Democrats are wrong to run away from a debate about values,” and the question of values should be at “the heart of our politics.”
My chief criticism of some religious people arises only when they are intolerant of those of other faiths, for example of Muslims; or when they deny scientific evidence, for example that evolution is a scientific fact; or when they fail to demonstrate humility and act like know-it-alls.
Like Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich I have some familiarity with Catholicism and, like them now, was once a Catholic. Having gone to Catholic schools—all the way through the Ph.D level at Georgetown U. —and taken numerous theology and Catholic philosophy courses, I think I know at least as much as either of these two Republicans about the Catholic faith.
It seems to me that both men, as well as Mitt Romney and the U. S. Catholic bishops, are wrong to charge President Obama with attacking religious freedom and the Catholic Church by his administration’s recent rulings on Catholic institutions and insurance coverage for birth control. Neither the original ruling (mandating such coverage by institutions like Catholic hospitals and universities) nor the amended version of it (allowing such institutions not to cover birth control and instead shifting the burden of coverage to insurance companies) violates the rights of American Catholics. Santorum declared that contraception is “not OK, because it’s a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be." And Gingrich charged that Obama was at “war” with the Catholic Church and guilty of launching “the most outrageous assault on religious freedom in American history.”
The main reason that Obama is not at “war” with the Catholic Church is that the U. S. bishops ARE NOT the Catholic Church in the United States. In an insightful essay in the The New York Times, Catholic philosopher Gary Gutting (University of Notre Dame) writes:
“In our democratic society the ultimate arbiter of religious authority is the conscience of the individual believer. . . . But, even so, haven’t the members of the Catholic Church recognized their bishops as having full and sole authority to determine the teachings of the Church? By no means.” Gutting also notes that “98 percent of sexually active American Catholic women practice birth control, and 78 percent of Catholics think a “good Catholic” can reject the bishops’ teaching on birth control.”
Whereas Santorum and Gingrich are simplistic (at best) in their assumption that the U. S. bishops speak for American Catholics, Gutting’s essay is nuanced and subtle and should be read in its entirety. He is not saying, for example, that majority opinion determines Catholic doctrine, only that we should not assume that the bishops are right “that birth control is contrary to ‘the teachings of the Catholic Church.’”
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Hernando De Soto is famous in Latin American history as the Spanish conquistador who joined Francisco Pizarro in the conquest of the Inca Empire, but he is also a critical player in American history as the first European to discover the Mississippi River. Located on Shaw’s Point, which is the general area historians believe was the landing place of De Soto’s 1539 expedition, De Soto National Memorial commemorates De Soto’s landing in Florida and his northwestward expedition into North America. De Soto National Memorial is also an archeological site with artifacts and trails left behind by American Indians who guided De Soto’s expedition through Florida to the Mississippi.
Hernando De Soto was born in the Spanish province of Badajoz, in a town named Jerez de los Caballeros, meaning City of the Knights Templar. Given De Soto’s eventual career as a conquistador and avid horseman, it would seem fitting that he came from a town that both idolized knighthood and was also noteworthy for its distinguished equestrian training. Born soon after the expulsion of the last Muslims in 1492, De Soto was raised in an atmosphere influenced by the eight centuries of war that followed the Moorish conquest of Spain. This period, known as La Reconquista, bred a distinct class of warriors who epitomized the old medieval knighthood and fought to restore the Christian kingdom by reclaiming the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslim invaders. Influenced by the military and religious crusade that defeated the Moors, and inspired by the discoveries of Christopher Columbus’ voyage, De Soto -- like many Spaniards of his generation -- became eager at a very young age to become a conquering explorer. By the time Hernando De Soto reached the age of 14, he had become a skilled equestrian and in 1519, joined the ranks of the famous conquistadores of the New World.
In 1525, following the successful expedition to Panama with Juan Ponce de Leon and Pedrarias Davila, De Soto gained control of Nicaragua and acquired a vast fortune from American Indian gold and slave trading. During this period De Soto met Francisco Pizarro, a ruthless conquistador who informed De Soto of the wealth he had heard of in the native empire that lay south of Panama. In 1531, after receiving permission from the Spanish Crown to conquer Peru, De Soto and Pizarro successfully landed on the coast of modern day Ecuador. Making their way into Peru, the conquistadores found themselves in the middle of the struggle between the Inca ruler of Quito, Atahualpa, and his half brother Huascar, the ruler of the Inca capital of Cuzco. Using the distraction of the Inca civil war, Pizarro managed to seize Peru after Atahualpa’s army defeated and executed Huascar. In 1532, Pizarro and De Soto--like Cortes in Mexico with Montezuma--captured and executed Atahualpa after he rejected the Spaniards' invitation for the Inca emperor to convert to Christianity. Learning of Atahualpa’s death, the Inca army surrendered, and the Spaniards gained control of the Inca territories and ransacked the empire’s fortune.
Following the successful conquest of the Inca Empire, De Soto returned to Spain in 1536 and sought an audience with the emperor to request permission to become governor of Quito. Since the Spanish Crown would take a year to grant his request, De Soto took advantage of his time in Spain to marry Isabel de Bobadilla, the daughter of his Panama expedition partner, Pedrarias Davila. In the same year, he became a member of the Spanish Order of Santiago, and by 1537, he reached an agreement with Carlos I of Spain to conquer Florida. Although the Spanish Crown did not grant his original petition to become governor of Quito, the emperor agreed to make De Soto the governor of Cuba if he returned victorious from his expedition through Florida. In 1539, two years after their departure from Spain, De Soto and his crew landed on the west coast of Florida in the area historians believe is the location of present day Tampa.
Expecting to find great treasures as he did on his previous expeditions to Central and South America, De Soto approached his conquest of Florida with the same mentality and techniques that Pizarro and Pedrarias applied in their conquests of Peru and Panama. When De Soto reached Florida, he found that the natives of the Coosa towns did not possess gold and could only offer the Spaniards the richness of their agricultural harvest. De Soto, convinced that he would find treasure, continued to travel northwest from one village to the next terrorizing native towns that did not cooperate by throwing natives to the dogs, burning them alive, enslaving and raping them, and cutting off their noses and hands. Those who did cooperate became servants who helped feed the Spaniards and guide them on the American Indian trails. Both the tribes and the Spaniards suffered losses caused by disease and battles, but despite losing half of his soldiers, De Soto was determined to find the treasures he sought. The journey ended in 1543, when De Soto died from a fever, having reached the Mississippi River at the time of his death. His men buried him in the river and built boats to return to Mexico by floating down to the Gulf of Mexico on the river.
De Soto never came across fortune throughout his voyage, but historians credit him with the European discovery of the Mississippi River. De Soto’s troops were the first Europeans to explore deep into North America, and the details of their travels helped future explorers of the area by offering them information about the land and the natives. By the time later explorers reached the territory De Soto had explored, however, the Florida they found was not the land that De Soto’s men encountered in 1539. When other explorers reached the area of the Coosa towns 20 years later, they found abandoned villages that demonstrated the negative impact the Spaniards had on the native people who were destroyed by raids and disease. Evidence of native life in the Southeast today from this period comes from the sites and artifacts discovered by archeologists, and the Indian trails throughout De Soto National Memorial.
In 1948, the National Park Service acquired 30 acres of Shaw’s point--the area the United States De Soto Expedition Commission declared in 1939 as De Soto’s landing point--to establish a National Memorial commemorating De Soto’s expedition in Florida and his discovery of the Mississippi River. The year 2009 marked the 470th anniversary of the Spaniard’s expedition into North America.
Visitors to De Soto National Memorial can enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. The visitor center includes displays of historic armor, weapons, and related period items and provides helmets and armor to try on. An orientation film depicts the De Soto Expedition and the native people it encountered.
De Soto National Memorial, a unit of the National Park System, is located at 75th St. NW Bradenton, FL. Click here for the National Register of Historic Places file: text and photos. The visitor center at the Memorial offers free admission and is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The Memorial is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The parking lot closes at 5:00pm; however, the park area is accessible from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit the National Park Service De Soto National Memorial website or call 941-792-0458. Click here for information regarding the De Soto trail.
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In or around the first year of the Lord, a meeting took place that would forever change the course of history. There was in those days an older woman living in the hill country of Judea. At this particular time, she was hiding, because something wondrous had happened to her. Despite the old age of this woman and her husband, a Jewish priest, and despite the fact that she, as a woman, was unable to bear children, she found herself pregnant and carrying a son in her womb.
To this woman came another woman, or more accurately, a young girl of about 15 or so. She, too, was carrying a Child in her womb, but her circumstances were even more wondrous. Although she was a young and unmarried virgin, she was just told by the Holy Archangel Gabriel that she would be overshadowed by the Holy Spirit, conceive, and give birth to a male Child Who was described in the following way:
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end (Lk 1:32–33).
In response to the Archangel’s strange words, the Holy Virgin said, “Yes,” and conceived the Child Who was only the size of a grain of sand in her womb as she traveled with haste throughout the hill country to meet the older woman.
And so this pivotal meeting between the Holy Virgin Mary and her older cousin, St. Elizabeth, began. In St. Elizabeth’s womb was the child who would prepare the world to receive our Lord Jesus Christ. In the Holy Virgin Mary’s womb was the Son of God Who came to save us from our great enemies — the devil, sin, and death — and reconcile us once and for all to God. Essentially, this is the beginning of the history of our salvation in the first pages of the Gospel.
Meditate on this magnificent scene and who was present. Was it a prophet? A priest? A king? No, it was simply two women and the children in their wombs. How appropriate it is that the story of our salvation begins with these two women. As Origen of Alexandria said in his Homilies on Luke 8:1, “Sin began from the woman and then spread to the man. In the same way, salvation had its first beginnings from women.” Sin spread from the first woman, Eve, who was supposed to be the “mother of the living” but failed to live up to that name. Salvation came to us in Christ through the Holy Virgin Mary, the “Second Eve,” who is not only the “mother of the living,” but rather, the mother of Life Himself. 1
Not only were women present at the beginning of the history of our salvation, we also find them throughout the ministry of our Savior. One cannot help but notice how tender and compassionate our Savior was towards women in the Gospel. How much did He love Mary and Martha? How gentle was He with St. Photini, the Samaritan woman? With what courage did He defend the sinful woman? It’s no wonder, then, that the first witnesses of the Resurrection were women.
When we meditate on the pivotal role played by women in the history of our salvation, one wonders why it is that a small minority of Orthodox women today are expressing dissatisfaction with their role in the Church and even going to great lengths to campaign on social media and try to lead others astray. What they seek ultimately is the priesthood and the diaconate, the right to hold the censer and feel more “relevant” in liturgical services.
It seems to me that these women, despite their good intentions, have unknowingly embraced the false and misguided concept of equality found in our society. When our society speaks about women’s rights, it basically offers a “me, too” equality, which goes something like this: “Whatever men do, women should do, as well, because they can perhaps do it better.” 2 This is not true equality, however, because God, in His wisdom, did not create Adam and Eve to fulfill the same tasks. In Genesis 3, they were given two very different callings in life: Adam was to find his salvation through hard work and labor, and Eve was to find her salvation in childbearing. Each had a different calling, but they were both equally children of God. This is the correct equality found in Christianity: an equality that embraces the God-given differences in the genders. What is important is that God has given women the same opportunity to attain holiness and eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven, albeit by different means.
A good example of this is the story of Sts. Zacharias and Elizabeth. Remember that Zacharias, on the one hand, was a priest who served the Altar in the presence of God. Despite this, when the Holy Archangel Gabriel appeared to him, Zacharias doubted the words of the Lord while he was standing in the presence of God. His wife, Elizabeth, on the other hand, was not a priest and not a servant of the Altar. Nevertheless, when the Holy Virgin Mary visited her with Christ in her womb, Elizabeth found herself in the presence of God and exclaimed, “And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Lk 1:43). Thus, between Zacharias and Elizabeth, who believed? Who benefited from being in the presence of God? It was the woman, not the priest.
There are thus many ways in which women can be in the presence of God, but the priesthood is not one of them. Our daughters need not hold the censer in order to feel “relevant.” Instead, we exhort our daughters to embrace their womanhood and imitate the Holy Virgin Mary who herself became a living censer, bearing the fire of God’s Divinity in her womb for nine months. She did this without ever having touched a censer with her hands or serving as a deacon or priest in any way.
In the end, holding the censer or ministering in the Holy Altar offers absolutely no assurance of salvation. Zacharias held the censer and ministered at the Holy Altar many times, but he doubted the words of the Holy Archangel. The heresiarchs Arius and Nestorius did the same things, one as a presbyter in Alexandria and the other as Patriarch of Constantinople, but they fell into terrible heresies that led to their perdition. On the other hand, imitating the Holy Virgin Mary, the living censer, does offer an assurance of salvation, because her way of life and virtues made her worthy to be the Mother of God. She is a treasure of perfect virtues, like purity, humility, obedience, simplicity, faith, love, courage, and many others that we need to learn in order to attain salvation.
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Throughout the United States, the legalization of online gambling is a hot topic being discussed by everyone from senators to teenagers.
With the global boom in online casinos, economies across the planet have received billions in income over recent years, with the US largely missing out due to strict gambling laws in all but a few states such as Nevada and New Jersey.
Across Europe in particular, the online casino business has really taken off, with sites such as www.neuecasinos.de providing players with information on new online casinos and what they offer.
In the United States, much of the pushback against the legalization of online gambling has come from Native American Casinos and those seeking to protect them. In the US, Native American owned casinos exist outside of state and federal law due to the fact that they lie on tribal lands. These casinos provide a major source of income for the tribes and the industry generates total annual revenue of $27 billion.
In this article, we will take a look at how Native American casinos could benefit from online gambling legalization should the industry open up in the USA.
Native American casinos would be reenergized
Whilst the nationwide Native American casino business is undoubtedly a highly lucrative operation, the fact is that many of the nation’s oldest casinos are seeing a dramatic decline in revenue. This is mostly because, in states like Florida and California where the industry is most mature, many of the tribal casinos are seeing a drop in profits due to online competitors.
Rather than fight the inevitable arrival of online gambling, Native American casinos should look to adapt to this new technology and, if they do, many lagging operations could see their fortunes reversed.
Looking ahead to the future
It has to be said that, should Native American casinos fail to adapt to the arrival of online gambling across the USA, then they will surely become obsolete in the not too distant future.
Native American casinos could easily benefit from the legalization of online gambling if only they open up to the prospect. Although casinos would be competing with other outfits from across the nation - and not all of them Native American - the existing casinos would have the know-how and the reputation to enjoy a serious head start on the competition!
Legalization would galvanize Native American Youth
With one eye on the future, Native American casino owners and stakeholders who adapt to online gambling would be providing their children and grandchildren with a seriously exciting inheritance. It is no secret that the world is becoming increasingly technological and online casinos are bound to overtake brick and mortar soon.
Should Native American casinos use their tech-savvy youth to build games, websites, apps and more, then this could be a seriously profitable switch for generations to come.
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Why is it hard to make friends as you grow up, when it Oct 25, 2018 Finland and Sweden have a love-hate-relationship that usually is the most obvious I asked my Swedish friend about the stereotypes and if they correspond with the truth at all. The Finns are maybe a bit more openly Apr 10, 2021 One study found nearly 36 percent of Americans felt it was “hard” or “very hard” to make friendships. Today we diagnose the roots of loneliness Feb 4, 2015 Maybe we should just move to Sweden .” It's a common refrain in some households, this desire to move to a country that we paint as utopian. Nov 1, 2019 As kids, we had plenty of opportunities to make new friends: in school, on sports teams, in clubs. But what happens as an adult? It went downhill from there. Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult?
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We sat down with Emma to Swedish people, like all other human beings on the Planet, value friendship, family relations and togetherness. We just go about it differently from, say, Southern Europeans or Latin Americans. Most Swedish people make their close, Life long frien 2017-09-07 2013-06-10 2012-07-15 2020-10-16 2018-06-29 Why is so hard to make friends. Hello everybody. Those living there were all basically on the verge of madness, after living amongst the 'ice cold' Swedes. They had all tried different things to try and make friends / fit in / feel more at home and had almost no success. To sum up this perfect storm, Redditors weighed in on the subject about why it's so hard to keep or make new friends.
At college i was no different. I used to keep myself to myself and was very quiet. I find it hard
People are motivated to find romantic relationships, so they’re more open to talking to strangers in restaurants or at kickball leagues who they find intriguing. It is hard only cause you make it so. That is just a bunch of crap.
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It is hard only cause you make it so. That is just a bunch of crap. American people are the most friendly and outgoing people in the world. If you are the kind that likes to go out, are friendly towards everyone and are honestly making an attempt to integrate into american society, I don,t see why you shouldn,t be able to make friends. People who make friends easily view events as opportunities to meet people, says Nelson. advertisement “Remind yourself to choose based on what you value or hope for, not based on how you feel 2019-06-12 · Instead, friendship takes effort.
As French trade advisor and The Local reader Thomas Lamouroux, 28, puts it: “Swedes can be quite shy and have a lack of spontaneity sometimes. It's a matter of time and investment. It is maybe more difficult to make friends, but once you have a Swedish buddy it’s a genuine friendship.”
That means that you get to meet a lot of Swedes in school, etc. I’ve been very frustrated with making friends with Swedes because they constantly have that barrier in them.
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As in any other business sector ICT is a sector dominated by SMEs, SMEs that perform ICT related services for the local, SME dominated, business community and therefore if the local business community is affected adversely, the ICT sector will follow as the local business will cut down on use of these services and function on what is extremely essential. Budget 2011 has little specifically aimed at the ICT sector. There are no tangible measures geared towards helping the sector grow and perform better and, as for all other sectors, Budget 2011 fails to put money on the table for ICT.
What GRTU expected this time round in Budget 2011 was for Government to inject funds directly or providing bank guarantees. We expected Government to give a flexible financial solution that would fit any SME project and liquidity problem. SMEs needed a revenue neutral exercise that would give SME start-ups unparalleled opportunities and existing SMEs the initiative to innovate and expand their operations.
A year after its announcement, Budget 2011 only mentions the Micro Credit Scheme briefly stating that it should be launched shortly. The announcement of this Scheme was very timely however implementation should have been as timely. During all this year Government has failed to make a commitment to an indicative date by when the Scheme will be launched and it has once again failed to do so in Budget 2011. Year after year we await Budgets eagerly to tell us what we don't know, to reveal Government's decisions and not state the obvious and what we have been listening to already too often.
On the other hand the initiatives aimed at creating a better business environment for SMEs are certainly welcome although some of them had already been tabled in last year's budget and implementation was either extremely slow or started on the eve of the Budget. The "SME test", the "College of regulators", the "SME Consultative Body", the "Clearing House" and the "Sunset Clause" are all good ideas, proposed by GRTU Budget after Budget, that if implemented properly should result in an environment which businesses can feel more confident operating in. The 9 million euro investment into Malta Enterprise is also certainly welcome and we at least expect ICT companies to benefit from these funds.
One issue which is and has been adversely affecting SMEs in the ICT sector is Eco Contribution. Eco Contribution rates are very high on several ICT products and further amplified when taking into consideration defaulters an unfair competition. These are all factors unnecessarily raising the price of ICT products. We have been constantly placing pressure on Government to find solutions and properly implement the WEEE directive, but again, Budget 2011 does not even mention WEEE although we see that the Government is expecting to collect substantially less Eco Contribution next year. If this is going to happen because of implementing the WEEE directive is anyone's guess.
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What you can do About Unhealthy Food at Preschool
It’s snack time at preschool. You know that a wonderful learning experience happens for your child at snack time. Your preschooler gets to pour his or her own drink, serve himself or herself food, and eat in a social environment, all of which supports the regulation of appetite, growing independence, and self-efficacy.
But what if the foods served at preschool are unhealthy? What if your preschooler is routinely getting foods that are hyper-colored and based on carbohydrates (think fishies and orange crackers), or worse, loaded with sugar like puddings or packaged cookies? What if the foods offered at preschool don’t add to your child’s nutritional intake, but rather, take away from it?
In today’s world of preschooler nutrition, these are important questions worth asking. According to the 2008 Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS), preschool-aged children consumed too much sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar while coming up short on their consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Another study highlighted eating patterns of preschoolers, finding that up to 1/3 of daily calories consumed by preschoolers were done so at preschool with the remainder mostly consumed at home.
Like many parents, you want your child to eat healthy options like fruits, veggies, dairy, and whole grains. In fact you work hard to establish these eating habits at home. So, what can you do if your preschool is dropping the ball on healthy food?
Speak to the teachers and the preschool director about what a healthy snack is, why it’s important for young children’s bodies and brains, and include examples of desirable foods. Ask for better snack options.
If parents are responsible for bringing in snacks for the class, ask that a letter be sent home detailing the importance of healthy snacks, what a healthy snack contains, and a list of appropriate snack items. Ask parents to provide healthy snack options for the class.
If the school provides the snack, offer to help develop a list of healthy snacks that fall within the school’s budget. This can be tricky, but it is doable. Rather than fresh fruit and vegetables, you may have to substitute dried fruit. Or, you may offer to coordinate volunteers to come in and portion out bulk purchases of vegetables like carrots, or offer to chop and portion fresh fruit and veggies for the class.
Healthy snack options for the preschooler
Whole grain crackers, pretzels
Cheese stick or cubes
Frozen yogurt sticks
Carrots, celery sticks
Bananas, grapes, berries
Oatmeal or fig cookies
Mini fruit-based muffins
Mini bagels with low fat cream cheese
Dry cereal (low sugar variety)
Getting young children started on the right food with nutrition means healthy eating at home and at school. Find ways to help and support your preschool with healthy options for all young children!
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Few of southwest Denver’s high school graduates go on to college and even fewer have the preparation they need for college courses, according to a new report.
The report was compiled by local education advocacy and research organization A+ Denver in partnership with Padres y Jóvenes Unidos, Stand for Children and others. It looks at school ranking, student test scores and college success in the region.
Only 15 percent of southwest Denver scored high enough on the ACT to be deemed “college-ready,” according the testing organization’s metrics. Slightly fewer than that go on to receive a college degree.
Of the 42 schools in the Southwest, only three received the district’s highest school ranking. All three were charter schools.
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by Dylan Bowen April 12, 2022 2 min read
When bed bugs appear there are a few precautions you can take to help protect you and your family from them, bed bugs are small insects that feed on their hosts while they sleep. A bed bug isn’t noticeable immediately it usually takes up to a month or so to notice them. They can come from used furniture, and infested areas and they can latch onto luggage, clothes and purses from outside. They can also travel from room to room.
Some things you can do to prevent bed bugs are, taking off outdoor clothing as soon as you enter your house, do not wear outside clothes to bed. If you already have bed bugs you should think about buying a new mattress, you should also think about throwing away all your used bedsheets, buying new clothing and throwing away anything you think may have been affected.
To treat bed bug bites you should, wash the bites with soap and water this will help prevent any infections from their bites, you should take a hot shower with loads of steam as steam is known for killing bed bugs and if there are any on you, you will be sure to know they have been killed and won’t be lingering on your body. If the bites are too much, you can see your doctors and they can advise you on what to do, you can apply itching ointment that you can purchase from your local chemist.
You can vacuum your mattress weekly to make sure that your mattress is clean and that you and your family are sleeping on a clean surface, you should also inspect your mattress every time you change your sheet or even more often than that. You can make sure your mattress is clean by purchasing from a well-known mattress store such as dreams and DFS instead of a second-hand store.
You should also wash your clothes at a hot temperature for longer than 30 minutes as heat and steam kill bed bugs. This isn’t guaranteed but it is very effective. To be extra cautious you should dry clean your clothes at a hot temperature for longer than 30 minutes or longer. This also goes for bed sheets. You should consider using anti-bacterial detergent.
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