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Overview of the latest government publication, which puts technology, health and wellbeing, and joined-up services at the heart of the NHS
The Government’s recently-announced 10-year plan to secure the future of the NHS has been described as ‘ambitious’ and ‘a unique moment in NHS history’.
But critics and healthcare analysts have warned that ‘significant pieces of the jigsaw are still missing’ and ‘difficult choices lie ahead’.
The comments come after NHS England chief executive, Simon Stevens, launched the eagerly-awaited NHS Long Term Plan on Monday.
This is an ambitious plan that includes a number of commitments which, if delivered, will improve the lives of many people
Following the Government’s earlier announcement that it would invest £20.5billion a year in real terms by 2023/24; the 136-page document provides a blueprint showing how to best use that funding to ensure that the NHS is fit for the future.
The report is split into seven key areas covering new service models for 21st-century prevention and health inequalities; progress on care quality and outcomes; NHS staff; digital and technology; taxpayer investment; and next steps.
It states: “We must keep all that’s good about our health service and its place in our national life. But we must tackle head-on the pressures our staff face, while making our extra funding go as far as possible.
“And, as we do so, we must accelerate the redesign of patient care to future-proof the NHS for the decade ahead. This Plan sets out how we will do that.”
Following its unveiling, Prime Minister, Theresa May, said: “The NHS has always been the country’s most-beloved public service – there to provide outstanding care to us all whenever it is needed.
“The launch of the NHS Long Term Plan marks an historic step to secure its future and offers a vision for the service for the next 10 years, with a focus on ensuring that every pound is spent in a way that will most benefit patients.
“This will help to relieve pressure on the NHS while providing the basis to transform care with world-class treatments.”
We must keep all that’s good about our health service and its place in our national life. But we must tackle head-on the pressures our staff face, while making our extra funding go as far as possible
But industry commentators are concerned the figures do not add up and that more needs to be done to lay the groundwork for the ‘ambitious’ changes laid out in the plan.
A spokesman for leading health think tank, The King’s Fund, said: “This is an ambitious plan that includes a number of commitments which, if delivered, will improve the lives of many people.
“NHS leaders should be applauded for focusing on improving services outside hospitals and moving towards more-joined-up, preventative and personalised care for patients.
“But, while NHS leaders have done what was asked of them within the constraints of the funding settlement provided by the Government, some significant pieces of the jigsaw are still missing.
“A number of decisions, notably on hospital waiting times, have been postponed, indicating that trade-offs and difficult choices lie ahead.”
And he added: “Whether the plan can be delivered relies critically on tackling workforce shortages.
“While the plan recognises this, commitments to increase international recruitment depend on decisions about immigration policy and we will need to wait for solutions until a new workforce plan is published later this year.”
In addition, he said further integration was desperately needed between health and social care services.
He warned: “The NHS and social care are two sides of the same coin, yet publication of the social care green paper has been delayed yet again.
“And, while commitments for the NHS to do more promote public health are welcome, cuts to local government funding for public health services underline the need for a more-consistent approach across government to the population’s health.
This will help to relieve pressure on the NHS while providing the basis to transform care with world-class treatments
He concluded: “We strongly support the ambition to establish integrated care systems in every part of the country by 2021.
“The plan sends a welcome signal that NHS organisations need to work with local authorities and other partners to deliver improvements in the health of local populations.
“In short, while today’s plan is a significant step forward, a number of questions remain unanswered. There should be no illusions about the scale of the challenge ahead.”
Key to the successful implementation of the plan is the widespread adoption of innovative technologies to streamline and replace largely-paper-based back-office functions.
The document states that a ‘wide-ranging and funded programme’ will enable the NHS to upgrade technology and digitally-enabled care.
“These investments enable many of the wider service changes set out in this plan,” it adds.
“Over the next 10 years they will result in an NHS where digital access to services is widespread; where patients and their carers can better manage their health and condition; where clinicians can access and interact with patient records and care plans wherever they are; where predictive techniques support local integrated care systems; and where secure, linked clinical, genomic and other data supports new medical breakthroughs and consistent quality of care.”
While the plan is a significant step forward, a number of questions remain unanswered. There should be no illusions about the scale of the challenge ahead
This focus on the role of technology moving forward has been widely welcomed.
Speaking to BBH, Dr Simon Wallace, chief clinical information officer at speech recognition software company, Nuance Communications, said: “This year, the NHS must demonstrate how it can encourage a culture shift to ensure that technology is being used to effectively boost efficiency, improve patient care, and reduce the stress and burnout seen across the healthcare profession.
“To achieve this, it is important that budget allocated to digital health is utilised in this way and not clawed back to fund other reactive needs, such as winter pressures.
“Promised budgets for digital technology must remain and, should we manage to do so, changes in management will be the next key step.
“The introduction of digital technologies will require training and support; helping trusts to ensure the technology and new approaches are embedded and adopted.
“With the proposed backing, the NHS will be able to increase the adoption of electronic patient records, integrate patient data in a meaningful way, and link with social care systems to provide a complete citizen overview; helping clinicians to provide a better services at the point of care.
The introduction of digital technologies will require training and support; helping trusts to ensure the technology and new approaches are embedded and adopted
“This time, and this announcement, also means global digital exemplar trusts, and their fast followers, have the chance to demonstrate they are the world leaders in harnessing digital technology to improve the delivery of patient care.
“This is a unique moment in NHS history.”
And James Thirkill, vice president and general manager of healthcare and public sector at supply chain management company, Virtualstock, said: “The Long-Term Plan is a great step towards the NHS’s digital future.
“However, moving our health system over to digital needs a system-wide approach.
“Properly implementing technology in the NHS requires an overhaul of everything from managing patient records and pathways, to tracking medical devices, adopting data standards and deploying interoperable technologies.
“This is an ambitious plan, but it cannot avoid the reality that the NHS must make £700m back-office savings over the next five years.
“Digital technology is critical to improving operational efficiency and core transactional services, which are just as fundamental improving quality of patient care and services as implementing the latest AI diagnostics.”
Mental health services will be bolstered under the plan
Chapter 1: This sets out how the NHS will move to a new service model in which patients get more options, better support, and properly-joined-up care at the right time in the optimal care setting.
While NHS leaders have done what was asked of them within the constraints of the funding settlement provided by the Government, some significant pieces of the jigsaw are still missing
These reforms will be backed by a new guarantee that over the next five years, investment in primary medical and community services will grow faster than the overall NHS budget. This commitment creates a ringfenced local fund worth at least an extra £4.5billion a year in real terms by 2023/24.
Chapter 2: This sets out new, funded, action the NHS will take to strengthen its contribution to prevention and health inequalities.
Wider action on prevention will help people stay healthy and also moderate demand on the NHS.
The plan funds specific new evidence-based NHS prevention programmes, including smoking cessation; reducing obesity; limiting alcohol-related A&E admissions; and tackling air pollution.
To help target health inequalities, NHS England will base its five-year funding allocations to local areas on more-accurate assessment of health inequalities and unmet need.
As a condition of receiving funding, all major national programmes and every local area across England, will be required to set out specific measurable goals and mechanisms by which they will contribute to narrowing health inequalities over the next 5-10 years.
The launch of the NHS Long Term Plan marks an historic step to secure its future and offers a vision for the service for the next 10 years, with a focus on ensuring that every pound is spent in a way that will most benefit patients
The plan also sets out specific action, for example to: cut smoking in pregnancy, and by people with long-term mental health problems; ensuring people with learning disability and/or autism get better support; providing outreach services to people experiencing homelessness; helping people with severe mental illness find and keep a job; and improving uptake of screening and early cancer diagnosis for people who currently miss out.
Chapter 3: This sets the NHS’s priorities for care quality and outcomes improvement for the decade ahead.
The Plan goes further on the NHS Five Year Forward View focus on cancer, mental health, diabetes, multi-morbidity and healthy ageing, including dementia. But it also extends its focus to children’s health, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, and learning disability and autism.
By 2028, the plan commits to dramatically improving cancer survival, partly by increasing the proportion of cancers diagnosed early, from a half to three quarters.
Other gains can happen sooner, such as halving maternity-related deaths by 2025.
The plan also allocates sufficient funds on a phased basis over the next five years to increase the number of planned operations and to cut long waits.
And it makes a renewed commitment that mental health services will grow faster than the overall NHS budget, creating a new ring-fenced local investment fund worth at least £2.3billion a year by 2023/24.
This will enable further service expansion and faster access to community and crisis mental health services for both adults and children and young people.
The plan also recognises the critical importance of research and innovation to drive future medical advancements.
Technology will be a key enabler, supporting the priorities set out in the plan
Chapter 4: This sets out how current workforce pressures will be tackled and staff better supported.
NHS staff are feeling the strain, partly because over the past decade workforce growth has not kept up with the increasing demands on the NHS.
The NHS also has not been a sufficiently-flexible and responsive employer, especially in the light of changing staff expectations for their working lives and careers.
The plan sets out a number of specific workforce actions which will be overseen by NHS Improvement that can have a positive impact.
It also sets out wider reforms which will be finalised in 2019 when the workforce education and training budget for HEE is set by the Government.
These will be included in the comprehensive NHS workforce implementation plan to be published later this year.
In the meantime the NHS Long Term Plan sets out action to expand the number of nursing and other undergraduate places.
And funding is being guaranteed for an expansion of clinical placements of up to 25% from 2019/20 and up to 50% from 2020/21.
In addition, new routes into nursing and other disciplines, including apprenticeships, nursing associates, online qualification, and ‘earn and learn’ support, are all being backed, together with a new post-qualification employment guarantee.
International recruitment will be significantly expanded over the next three years, too, and the workforce implementation plan will set out new incentives for shortage specialties and hard-to-recruit-to geographies.
To support current staff, more-flexible rostering will become mandatory across all trusts, funding for continuing professional development will increase each year, and action will be taken to support diversity and a culture of respect and fair treatment.
And staff and patients alike will benefit from a doubling of the number of volunteers helping across the NHS.
Chapter 5: This sets out a wide-ranging and well-funded programme to upgrade technology and digitally-enabled care across the NHS. These investments enable many of the wider service changes set out in the plan.
Over the next 10 years they will result in an NHS where digital access to services is widespread; where patients and their carers can better manage their health and condition; where clinicians can access and interact with patient records and care plans wherever they are, with ready access to decision support and AI, and without the administrative hassle of today; and where predictive techniques support local integrated care systems to plan and optimise care for their populations.
Linked clinical, genomic, and other data will support new medical breakthroughs and consistent quality of care.
Chapter 6: This sets out how the 3.4% five-year NHS funding settlement will help put the NHS back onto a sustainable financial path.
The plan does not assume that increased investment in community and primary care will necessarily reduce the need for hospital beds. Instead, taking a prudent approach, the Government has provided for hospital funding as if trends over the past three years continue.
In order to deliver for taxpayers, the NHS will continue to drive efficiencies – all of which are then available to local areas to reinvest in frontline care.
Properly implementing technology in the NHS requires an overhaul of everything from managing patient records and pathways, to tracking medical devices, adopting data standards and deploying interoperable technologies
The plan lays out major reforms to the NHS’s financial architecture, payment systems and incentives and establishes a new Financial Recovery Fund and ‘turnaround’ process so that on a phased basis over the next five years not only the NHS as a whole, but also the trust sector, local systems, and individual organisations progressively return to financial balance.
And it shows how the NHS will save taxpayers a further £700m in reduced administrative costs across providers and commissioners both nationally and locally.
Chapter 7: This explains next steps in implementing the plan.
A new NHS Assembly will be established this year to shape local implementation, taking account of the Clinical Standards Review and the national implementation framework being published in the spring, as well as their differential local starting points in securing the major national improvements set out in the plan.
These will be brought together in a detailed national implementation programme by the autumn, taking into account Government Spending Review decisions on workforce education and training budgets, social care, councils’ public health services, and NHS capital investment.
The plan does not require changes to the law in order to be implemented, but amendment to the primary legislation would significantly accelerate progress on service integration, on administrative efficiency, and on public accountability.
The report, therefore, recommends changes to: create publicly-accountable integrated care locally; to streamline the national administrative structures of the NHS; and remove the overly-rigid competition and procurement regime applied to the NHS.
In the meantime the NHS and its partners will be moving to create integrated care systems everywhere by April 2021.
These bring together local organisations in a pragmatic and practical way to deliver the ‘triple integration’ of primary and specialist care, physical, and mental health services, and to integrate health with social care.
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In my lab/test environment, I want to set up a large number of robots (hundreds) in my UIM environment so I can test at scale. How can I easily accomplish this?
UIM - any version - Linux robot required
Attached to this article is a script (rename it to nimdup.sh) which can be used to make numerous copies of an existing robot that can run on a single host. These will be real robots that can accept probe deployments, generate alarms and QoS, etc.
You will need one robot on Linux OS which will be used as the base robot image. You will need to place the nimdup.sh file on the robot somewhere and the robot should be installed to the default /opt/nimsoft location.
You will need to edit the nimdup.sh file as follows:
Line 34: Replace "MyDomain" with your UIM Domain.
Line 35 (optional): change "testrobot" to some other name. Robots will be named e.g. testrobot-1, testrobot-2, testrobot-3, etc. if you do not change this.
Line 36: change 22.214.171.124 to the actual IP address of the machine hosting the robot (where you are running nimdup.sh)
Line 48: change "MYHUB" to the name of the hub which the robots will connect to
Line 49: change "MYHUBROBOTNAME" to the robotname of the hub from line 48
Line 50: change "126.96.36.199" to the IP address of the hub from line 48
Once you have made the appropriate changes, run the command as follows - the first parameter/digit is the "start number" and the second parameter digit is the "finish number", e.g. if you specify "1" and "20" you will get 20 robots named testrobot-1 through testrobot-20.
./nimdup.sh 1 20
to generate 200 robots:
./nimdup.sh 1 200
If you want 100 more after that, numbered testrobot-201 through testrobot-300:
./nimdup.sh 201 300
Robots are relatively low impact; on a system with 4gb RAM I was able to run 200 robots with plenty of resources left over. The main danger is running out of ports and disk space, but you should be able to do 500 robots on a system with enough resources.
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Fixing the Schletter Brackets to the roof
The area of the installation is assessed and the tiles are removed and the brackets are fitted to the joist. The tile will have a small groove taken out of the bottom to enable the tile to be placed back over the bracket.
Fixing the rail to the brackets
Next the rail is fixed to the brackets, to enable the solar PV panels to be fitted. All the tiles have been replaced, and the cables inserted into the loft space for the inverter.
Installing the Solar PV Panels
Next we install the panels to the brackets, making sure they are level, and all the measurements are accurate for the finish of the roof installation. The panels used on this roof space are the Sanyo HIT250 watt, and are one of the best looking panels currently on the market.
Installing the Inverter
The inverter is the component that changes the DC created form the Solar Pv array to AC utilised by your household electrical system. Located next to theinverter are the DC isolators and the AC isolators for safety.
Installing the Generation meter
From the Inverter the AC cable is wired to the consumer unit in your home, or to a seperate small consumer unit should it be required. An isolation switch is located for safety, and the generation meter is where your total units generated will be shown. Once completed you will receive a hand over pack, which will include your NICEIC installation certificate, user instructions and much more information regarding your system. | <urn:uuid:cccff4fd-d057-430f-b191-d792203d9105> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.solar.periamandwilliamson.co.uk/the-installation.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.923689 | 316 | 1.929688 | 2 |
How to Resolve “Server Error in ‘/OMA’ Application” in Exchange 2003 on a Domain Controller
I recently needed to work on a client’s Exchange 2003 servers, where they claimed they could not use Outlook Mobile Access (OMA) on their server.
Each time I opened an IE browser window and browsed to this address:
After logging on with the Administrator’s credentials I got this error:
Server Error in ‘/OMA’ Application.
Access to the path “C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\Temporary ASP.NET Files\oma\4707b1f2\a6dd9810” is denied.
I also noticed that Outlook Web Access Administration (OWAAdmin) gave me the same error. However, interestingly, the ActiveSync Admin (MobileAdmin) application worked just fine.
I investigated this for a few moments and found this Microsoft KB article:
XCCC: “Server Error in ‘/OMA’ Application” Error Message When You View the Outlook Mobile Access Web Site
The article says:
“This problem occurs when you install the Microsoft .NET Framework on a server that is running Microsoft Windows 2000 or when you install Microsoft ASP.NET on a server that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 before you promote the server to the role of domain controller. When you promote the server, the access control list (ACL) permissions that you configured during the .NET Framework or during the ASP.NET installation are modified, and all ASP.NET applications are affected by this change. You must install ASP.NET after you promote the computer to a domain controller for applications that require ASP.NET.”
I turns out that indeed, as the article says, that server had IIS and ASP.NET installed on it, then it was promoted to become a Domain Controller for the client’s domain, and finally, they had Exchange Server 2003 installed on it.
BTW, to initially prevent this from happening, the proper way to install Exchange Server 2003 on a machine that is also a Domain Controller is to install Exchange Server 2003 in the following sequence:
1. Install Windows Server 2003.
2. Promote the server to the role of domain controller.
3. Install ASP.NET.
4. Install Exchange Server 2003.
Getting back to my problem, in order to fix this issue, you need to reset the ASP.NET ACLs. This is done by using the aspnet_regiis.exe command:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type CMD, and then click OK.
3. Type cd C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322, and then press ENTER.
4. Type aspnet_regiis.exe -i, and then press ENTER.
After ASP.NET was successfully re-installed, go back and try to browse to the OMA site again:
Note that the above message is pretty normal, and it is because I’m trying to get to the OMA site by using an unsupported device – an IE browser.
I clicked on OK and got to the Administrator’s mailbox.
BTW, the OWA Admin site now also works.
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(WOMENSENEWS)– The adoption of the veil among Oromo refugees living in Eastleigh, Kenya, one the largest urban refugee communities in Africa, is a recent phenomenon.
Women feel increasing pressure to cover their heads and bodies in accordance with the practices of their Somali neighbors and fellow refugees. More and more, as instability and violence escalate, Oromo women are choosing to adopt full hair, head and body covering as a kind of urban camouflage with which to conceal their ethnicity. As one female resident acknowledged, “We grew up free but here we have to cover our faces.”
Yet, just five years ago, Oromo women in Eastleigh proudly wore their cultural dress in public. For refugees with little in the way of material heritage, women’s dress, hairstyles and jewelry have served not only as a vital marker of Oromo identity in their home country of Ethiopia but also as a fundamental assertion of Oromo nationalism in the diaspora.
In the West, the emblematic removal of the veil by Muslim women is a testament to a woman’s sense of empowerment and liberation. For Oromo women, I argue the opposite is true, as only through veiling do women feel free and secure. And while the phenomenon of veiling by Muslim women as a public display of modesty has become a metaphor in Western popular media for female subordination and gender asymmetry, especially post–Sept. 11, 2001, the Oromo example is one in which women veil to protect themselves from harassment, rape and imprisonment. That they feel so threatened is hardly a recommendation for veiling.
Yet whether it is viewed as empowering or repressive by the women themselves, they speak of this choice as a strategy. While women, as reflected in their decorated bodies, have always been viewed as those who create, reproduce and transmit traditional Oromo consciousness (Oromumaa), the wearing of abaya (a long, full dress), hijab (hair, neck, and torso cover) and niqab (facial veil) is a recent and temporary tactic by refugee women to outwardly guard their ethnic affiliation.
Dress has become a central, visual strategy within the Muslim refugee community in Eastleigh, where tensions between moderate Muslims and extremists have escalated since 2004. Women’s veiling is a recent condition that communicates the social, political and economic climate of Eastleigh today. It is therefore a newsworthy topic of discussion among friends, family and neighbors, who often note how a woman dresses in public.
Muslim Oromo women and men readily provided the following seven reasons for the increased use of the hijab and niqab by women during my fieldwork.
- Reason 1: To go to nightclubs and other non-Muslim spaces undetected, removing the hijab and abaya once inside to reveal a miniskirt or jeans. This explanation was most popular among unmarried women under 25 years of age. These young women have very little opportunity to meet publicly, hear new popular music, dance and enjoy the company of members of the opposite sex in other contexts.
- Reason 2: To appear in public like rich Somali women. One husband stated, “Somali refugees eat meat every day, drink tea with milk in it every day and their women dress smartly. Oromo women see the way they dress, the ornaments they wear and ask their husbands, ‘why not them?’ Husbands feel they can’t compete and lose pride.” In this sense, Somali dress reflects women’s economic goals. Women did not necessarily view hijab and abaya as a symbol of piety or its owner as any more religious than other women in their community. Instead, the abaya and hijab represented the luxurious, transnational fashions from countries like Saudi Arabia and Oman and gave the wearer a worldly, modern air.
- Reason 3: To appear to be the recipient of support from family and friends in Western countries and thus be subject to less harassment than those who don’t have a connection to outside assistance. Women perceived as Somali, for example, felt they would be less targeted by thieves, as their dress indicates that they have access to wealth and a larger community of support. In other words, Somali men might be more likely to step in and assist a woman who is publicly assaulted on the street or when gathering water or wood away from the camps.
Seeming Religious Affiliations
- Reason 4: To garner support from the more militant mosques which provide alms for the poor and free or inexpensive education for children.
- Reason 5: To appear to embrace a nascent religious fanaticism, especially at times of crisis. This was viewed as a good and a bad thing by different individuals, but all agreed that moderate Muslims such as Shaykh Mohammed Rashad and Shaykh Bakri Saphalo, who advocated for a religious foundation in Oromo heritage, are today publicly denounced by radical Muslim sects in a campaign against moderate Islam. Women want to disassociate from the more moderate movements.
- Reason 6: To dress fashionably and to be modern in accordance with their Islamic belief. When I surveyed Somali and Oromo acquaintances on Facebook in August 2011 who either had lived in Eastleigh or had relatives there, most responded that it is the Islamic way of life to dress modern in abaya and hijab.
- And reason 7: To provide protection from Ethiopian agents. Government officials are thought to disguise themselves as civilians and kill or kidnap refugees who are viewed as anti-Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front and as Oromo Liberation Front supporters. Some Oromo feel that infiltrators are in Eastleigh in order to play one group of Oromo against another, to gather information for the government and to repress Oromo Liberation Front sympathizers and their family members.
The fact that Oromo informants did not mention Islam as the reason for their choice to veil suggests that this fundamental garment equated with Islamic conviction in the non-Muslim world needs further consideration within the African context. The veil is a powerful symbol of disguise that allows Oromo women to blend in, become Somali, appear wealthy and escape persecution. In this sense, veiling is a potent means of survival at this moment.
This essay is excerpted from “Veiling in Africa,” edited by Elisha P. Renne. Available from Indiana University Press. Copyright 2013.
Peri M. Klemm is an associate professor of art history at California State University, Northridge. Elisha P. Renne is a professor in the department of anthropology and the department for Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan. She is author of “The Politics of Polio in Northern Nigeria” (IUP, 2010).
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The dull halogen light. The spinning glass plate. The humming that terminates in a "BEEP." Today the sights, sounds, and smells of the microwave oven are immediately familiar to most Americans. There's a microwave in 90 percent of American homes, and they're heating everything from popcorn to pork rinds in a hurry.
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The microwave is beloved for its speed and ease of use. But what you might not know about this indispensable kitchen appliance is when the microwave was invented. The true story is that it was invented utterly by accident one fateful day more than 70 years ago, when a Raytheon engineer named Percy Spencer was testing a military-grade magnetron and suddenly realized his snack had melted.
Spencer was no timid lab rat. "Gramps was loud, wanted to make everything happen at all times," the inventor's grandson George "Rod" Spencer Jr. tells Popular Mechanics. "There were no 'challenges,' simply everything was a goddamn problem that needed to be solved. Everyone trusted him to do just that."
Growing up poor around the turn of the century in the wilderness of Howland, Maine, Spencer had little formal schooling and, unlike the millions of modern Americans who now heat up their lunch in his invention, often had to hunt for his food. Modern conveniences like the automobile and electricity were unfamiliar to him at young age, but he got into engineering anyway, thanks in large part to a natural curiosity that drew Spencer to the mills that populated the region.
At 12 he got a job at the spool mill one town over. At 14 Spencer got hired to install electricity at the nearby paper mill. A few years later he was so inspired by the heroic actions of the Titanic's radio operators that he joined the Navy and learned the new technology. Spencer would later explain, "I just got hold of a lot of textbooks and taught myself while I was standing watch at night."
After World War I, Spencer landed a job at the newly-established American Appliance Company, co-founded by engineer Vannevar Bush, who today is most known for organizing the Manhattan Project and predicting many of the innovations that led to the computer revolution and the internet. In 1925, the company changed its name to Raytheon Manufacturing Company. It's still around today making missiles, military training systems and electronic warfare products.
In the '20's, Spencer became one of Raytheon's most valued and well-known engineers. During World War II, while Raytheon was working on improving radar technology for Allied forces, Spencer was the company's go-to problem solver. For example, he helped to develop proximity fuses, or detonators that allowed you to trigger artillery shells so they'd explode in mid-air prior to hitting their mark. In an email to Popular Mechanics, current Raytheon engineer and part-time company historian Chet Michalak says Spencer "had a knack for finding simple solutions to manufacturing problems."
Spencer earned several patents while working on more efficient and effective ways to mass-produce radar magnetrons. A radar magnetron is a sort of electric whistle that instead of creating vibrating sound creates vibrating electromagnetic waves. According to Michalak, at the time Spencer was trying to improve the power level of the magnetron tubes to be used in radar sets. On that fateful day in 1946, Spencer was testing one of his magnetrons when he stuck his hand in his pocket, preparing for the lunch break, when he made a shocking discovery: The peanut cluster bar had melted. Says Spencer, "It was a gooey, sticky mess."
A story this good can't help but change as it's passed down over the years. Some tellings of the legend say it was a melted chocolate bar that led to Spencer's eureka. But if you ask Rod Spencer today, he'll tell you that's dead wrong.
"He loved nature (due to his childhood in Maine)... especially his little friends the squirrels and the chipmunks," the younger Spencer says of his grandfather, "so he would always carry a peanut cluster bar in his pocket to break up and feed them during lunch." This is an important distinction, and not just for the sake of accurate storytelling. Chocolate melts at a much lower temperature (about 80 degrees Fahrenheit) which means melting a peanut cluster bar with microwaves was much more remarkable.
Understandably curious just what the heck had happened, Spencer ran another test with the magnetron. This time he put an egg underneath the tube. Moments later, it exploded, covering his face in egg. "I always thought that this was the origin of the expression 'egg in your face'," Rod Spencer Jr. says with a laugh. The following day, Percy Spencer brought in corn kernels, popped them with his new invention, and shared some popcorn with the entire office. The microwave oven was born.
At this point you might be wondering: How did Spencer know cooking with microwaves was safe? According to his grandson, he didn't. Today, we know that the low doses of electromagnetic radiation emitted by microwaves are generally considered safe (though, theFDA admits that no studies have been done to assess the impact of low levels of microwaves on humans over time, and there are those who still firmly believe microwaves are killing us). But back in the 1940s, this information was not available. "He didn't care about that," Rod Spencer Jr. says. "This was when people would wear nuclear stuff around their neck to get rid of cancer."
In 1947, just a year after Spencer's snack food serendipity, the first commercial microwave oven hit the market. Called the "Radarange," it weighed nearly 750 pounds and cost more than $2,000. Needless to say, it wasn't a big seller. The first domestic microwave was introduced in 1955, but it too failed to launch because it was expensive and because microwave technology was still an unknown. It wasn't until 1967, two decades after its invention, that the microwave oven finally caught on in American homes in the form of Amana's compact "Radarange." By 1975,a million microwaves were sold every year.
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Fall in the United States means residents in most of the country will see fewer mosquitoes and less risk of the diseases they spread. However, the chikungunya outbreak in Caribbean and Central and South American countries continues to spread with no sign of slowing down. Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning that the painful mosquito-borne disease will likely continue to infect travelers to the region during the rest of this year and beyond.
The outbreak, which began last December, had caused an estimated 795,000 chikungunya fever cases in 37 countries and territories in the Western Hemisphere as of the end of October. More than 1,600 travelers returning to the United States with chikungunya fever have been reported (as of Nov. 4, 2014). Before this outbreak, an average of 28 travelers with chikungunya fever returned to the United States each year.
CDC estimates that about 9 million people travel between the United States and Caribbean each year. During fall and winter, people in the United States might not be thinking about mosquitoes as a risk for diseases. So those who will be visiting the Caribbean or Central or South America should be aware of the risk of chikungunya in these areas this fall and winter and remember their insect repellent and other tips for staying safe.
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By Perumal Narayanasamy
Healthy seeds and propagules are the elemental requirement for generating reliable grains, vegatables and fruits wanted for human survival and perpetuation. Dispersal of microbial plant pathogens through seeds and propagules has assumed extra significance than different modes of dispersal, as contaminated seeds and propagules have the capability to turn into the first assets of wearing pathogen inoculum for next plants. numerous ailments transmitted via seeds and propagules were proven to have the capability to break economies because of large quantitative and qualitative losses in several vegetation. consequently, it really is necessary to speedily discover, establish and differentiate the microbial plant pathogens found in seeds and propagules accurately and reliably, utilizing delicate techniques.
Microbial Plant Pathogens: Detection and administration in Seeds and Propagules presents a entire source on seed-borne and propagule-borne pathogens. info at the biology of microbial pathogens, together with genetic variety, an infection strategy and survival mechanisms of pathogens and epidemiology of illnesses as a result of them, are mentioned significantly and intimately to spotlight susceptible hyperlinks within the lifestyles cycles of the pathogens.
Development of powerful ailment administration structures, in line with the foundations of exclusion and eradication of pathogens and immunization of crop vegetation to reinforce the degrees of resistance of cultivars to ailments, has been powerful to maintain the pathogens at bay. the necessity for construction of disease-free seeds/propagules has been emphasised to avoid the carryover of the inoculum to the following crop or advent of the pathogens to different destinations. Effectiveness of adopting easy cultural practices and improvement of cultivars proof against illnesses via conventional breeding equipment or biotechnological method have ended in decreasing the pathogen inoculum and affliction prevalence. even if program of other chemical substances might lessen the affliction occurrence successfully, organic administration of crop illnesses, using capability organic keep watch over brokers must be hottest to maintain the agroecosystems. larger efforts need to be made to combine suitable suggestions to reinforce the effectiveness of illnesses administration structures.
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This 2 quantity set offers accomplished and up to date information regarding the economically-important teams of microbial plant pathogens carried by way of seed and propagules. Graduate scholars, researchers and academics of plant pathology, plant safeguard, microbiology, plant breeding and genetics, agriculture and horticulture, in addition to certification and quarantine group of workers will locate the data offered during this ebook useful.
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Chickasha, Oklahoma, is a city that's both beautiful and historic.
It is home to the renowned University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
Chickasha was founded by Hobart Johnstone Whitley, who was also instrumental in helping build railroads through the Indian Territory.
He helped establish a post office in 1892, eventually becoming the city's first industry.
That's not all.
When you visit Chickasha, don't forget about the art destinations.
There are plenty of galleries and artists' studios throughout the city that showcase different types of art from around the world.
To ensure the best travel experience, check out this list of the best things to do in Chickasha, Oklahoma:
Relax at Shannon Springs Park
Shannon Springs Park is a must-visit attraction in Chickasha.
It's the perfect place to spend an afternoon with your friends and family while playing with your pets,
This park offers the convenience you need in a public tourist spot.
You can find playground equipment, pavilions, picnic tables, and shelters—even a space to play sports.
Shannon Springs Park boasts gorgeous landscapes, ADA accessibility, and amenities such as an agility course and amphitheater when not hosting the Festival of Lights.
Enjoy Outdoor Adventures at Lake Chickasha
Sail away to Lake Chickasha!
It is a city-owned and man-made reservoir located in Caddo County.
Lake Chickasha offers recreation such as swimming, boating, water sports, hiking, camping, and playground usage.
Here, kids can enjoy the 10-mil coastline featuring the natural beauty of Lake Chickasha, or you can try boating on its 820 acres surface.
If you want to do other activities such as camping, this beautiful spot can also accommodate you.
It also features a playground for kids who want to try their hand at sailing boats or dragon boats.
The lake is generally safe and fun to visit, so you don't have to worry about drowning or getting lost while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Tour around Browns Farm and Garden
When you think of Oklahoma, you probably think of cowboys and Indians, but there's so much more to it.
One of the most recommended spots to explore is Browns Farm and Garden in Chickasha.
Spanning 42 acres of land, Browns Farm and Garden features a selection of pumpkins in every shape and size.
It also carries maize stalks, straw, gourds, and Indian corn, among other products.
Browns Farm and Garden is the ideal place to shop for fresh and festive fall home decor, full of options at ever-so-affordable prices.
Have Fun at Bushwood Golf and Country Club
The next time you're in Chickasha, Oklahoma, stop by Bushwood Golf and Country Club to play a round of golf.
You can also play at the nine-hole course that's part of this facility.
Bushwood Golf and Country Club also houses fancy restaurants for hungry golfers.
If you want to keep playing after dinner, they also host events at this facility all year long.
Stroll around Centennial Plaza
Stop by Centennial Plaza for an ultimate Chickasha shopping experience.
The whole place is crazy-cool with lots of different stores and restaurants.
You can even find a pet store here.
If you're searching for something exciting to do with your children, there is a mini-park on-site with various amusing playground equipment.
They even have an obstacle course.
You can also find seating areas throughout the plaza where you can sit down and relax after shopping or eating lunch.
Read about Chickasha's History at Chickasha Public Library
When you're in Chickasha, Oklahoma, you can expect to do so much.
Chickasha Public Library is ADA accessible, which means that it has ramps and wider entrances for wheelchair users and people with strollers.
There's also a bicycle rack inside, so you can bring your bike to read while enjoying a lovely day at the library.
You can hire meeting facilities at the Chickasha Public Library, including an auditorium with up to 240 seats.
Additionally, the library has free WiFi throughout the building and restrooms with baby-changing tables.
Watch Popular Sports at Chickasha Sports Complex
If you're looking for a fun, wacky, and engaging way to spend your time in the city, Chickasha Sports Complex is your next stop.
This complex is home to many sports, including baseball, basketball, softball, and football.
Chickasha Sports Complex offers plenty of activities open to anyone interested in playing a game.
There are fields where people can go golfing or throw around a frisbee.
There's also an outdoor pool where people can swim laps and exercise.
If you want to get active on your terms, plenty of fitness classes are offered at the complex, as well as yoga and Tai Chi sessions—all free of charge!
Learn about Local Farming at Grady County Farm Tours
A day at the farm is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon.
Chickasha's Grady County Farm Tours are here to help you enjoy all that Chickasha has to offer.
They can help if you're searching for a fun family activity, a unique way to learn about local agriculture, or simply want to experience what it's like to live on a farm.
The farm offers tours of local working dairies and current oil or natural gas production custom tours.
There are available guides who will take you on an educational journey through the area's history and explain how our farms have thrived over time.
You'll learn about the different crops grown in Oklahoma and see firsthand how they are grown.
You don't need special skills or experience—just come ready for an adventure!
Witness the Chickasha Festival of Light
Have you heard about the Chickasha Festival of Light?
If not, you need to learn more about it to pique your interest.
Hurry over to Chickasha to witness the annual 3.5 million beautiful lights, including the most awaited Christmas tree lighting every year!
Be one of the average 250,000 tourists who enjoy this festival while making most of their time with family.
Not only will you appreciate the beauty, but also the technology of how the locals put up this show.
You can also buy different local handicrafts for your souvenir.
Several gift shops, souvenirs, and food stalls are put up to cater to all who attend the festival.
Go Back in Time at the Grady County Historical Society Museum
Chickasha, Oklahoma, is a great place to spend a few days.
It's home to the Grady County Historical Society Museum, housed in an antique department store building renovated by a local business owner.
The building features a wide array of historical artifacts from the first settlers of Grady County, including photographs dating back to 1895.
The museum features several artifacts from World War II and the Korean War, as well as archival materials relating to the founding of Oklahoma.
It also has a barn and homestead house exhibit that allows visitors to see what life was like on farms during different times.
Go Boating on Lake Burtschi
Lake Burtschi is another place to enjoy the day with fun and outdoor activities in Chickasha.
There are two boat ramps, five fishing jetties, two fishing piers, many picnic tables and grills, restrooms, and other amenities.
There are robust populations of largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and saugeye, a popular newcomer.
There are three kilometers of shoreline and 180 acres of the lake surface.
The lake is recognized for providing exceptional fishing opportunities year-round.
Large fish populations make the lake an excellent choice for fishermen seeking an exciting fishing experience.
Catch an Event at the Grady County Fairgrounds
The Grady County Fairgrounds is where you can find culture and entertainment.
It receives an average annual attendance of up to 500,000.
This location hosts various events, including community gatherings, concerts, sporting contests, and the county fair.
On their grounds, you'll find indoor and outdoor arenas, spacious showers, and RV hookups, among other amenities.
Its purpose is to assist the community by providing activities and facilities to ensure its welfare.
Find Something Vintage at the Muscle Car Ranch
The Muscle Car Ranch is a 100-year-old dairy farm in Chickasha, Oklahoma, that's become a mecca for classic car lovers.
You can find vintage cars, motorcycles, and even an oil and gas museum here.
The main attraction at the Muscle Car Ranch is the neon sign museum.
There are over 30 signs on display, some of which date back to the 1920s.
There are also open-air displays of rare muscle cars and bikes if you're interested in seeing them up close.
They're not just beautiful—they're also educational!
You'll learn how different models came about and what type of person would have owned one.
Have Lunch at La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant serves the best Mexican cuisine in Chickasha.
Begin your meal with a basket of chips and salsa, with a sample of the restaurant's hot salsa for something extra spicy.
You'll be hard-pressed to find better chips anywhere else.
You should not pass up this incredible opportunity to sample some of the best Mexican dishes in Chickasha and enjoy the city's beautiful sceneries.
End your meal with La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant's specialty sopaipilla—it's served with whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle!
Dinner at Mama Carol's Kitchen
Mama Carol's Kitchen is a fantastic place to eat if you're in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
It is a small restaurant that serves homemade food from scratch with an emphasis on fresh ingredients.
The menu contains delicious options, including wings, burgers, and salads.
Vegetarian options are also available for those who prefer to have their meals meatless and prepared with vegetables.
The atmosphere at Mama Carol's Kitchen is cozy and friendly, so come prepared to have some fun!
Buy Something at the Perrefitte Home & Gifts
What's not to love about Chickasha, Oklahoma?
First and foremost, why not check out Perrefitte Home & Gifts?
This store is your one-stop shop for all your holiday decorating needs.
They also have a great selection of gifts for men and women.
You'll find everything from wreaths, garlands, lights, and ornaments in their wide selection of holiday decorations.
They also stock clothing and jewelry, making any room feel like a warm, cozy home away from home.
Visit the Rock Island Depot
The Rock Island Depot is a must-see for any traveler.
Stop by the Covered Performance Area when you're done with your tour.
If you want to get out more, check out the Historic Rock Island Depot Station.
You can ride on their train or explore their museum while learning all about the depot's history.
There are plenty of other tourist spots to visit around Chickasha—just make sure to pack some comfortable shoes!
Other Things to Do Nearby
Enjoy a Unique Movie Experience at the Chief Drive-In Theatre
You can't visit Chickasha without hitting a drive-in movie theater.
Go back to the 1950s and enjoy some old-fashioned family fun.
The Chief Drive-In Theater was built in 1949, and it's one of the oldest and last standing drive-ins in the state of Oklahoma.
Located in the neighboring town of Ninnekah, the drive-in theater is less than 10 minutes away from Chickasha.
It offers covered seating, full concessions, and clean restrooms, so it's perfect for families looking for a fun night out under the stars!
It's not hard to find reasons to come over to Chickasha.
There is always something new to do and see, from exploring its top-notch museums to enjoying its beautiful nature parks.
Why not stop by Chickasha on your way down from Oklahoma City?
Of course, there's also the option to make it your primary travel destination.
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The U.S. Department of Energy today awarded $20 million to the new Oak Ridge Institute at the University of Tennessee to expand the university’s partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to train the next generation of American scientists and engineers.
“This $20 million federal grant is in support of an institute that is the culmination of 40 years of effort to merge the strengths of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory,” said U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee. “The Oak Ridge Institute will be a pipeline for a new supply of American-trained scientists and engineers, which our country sorely needs in this competitive world. It will also combine the resources and experience of the nation’s largest science and energy laboratory and a major research university. Already, the UT–Oak Ridge partnership has 250 joint faculty, five joint institutes and 250 PhD students in jointly administered energy and data programs. With such a strong foundation and such strong current leadership, I am betting that during the next 80 years, the Oak Ridge Corridor brand and the Oak Ridge Institute will be recognized as one of the most important science and engineering alliances in the world.”
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How long does it take to walk a mountain?
This rule of thumb was devised by William W. Naismith, a Scottish mountaineer, in 1892. A modern version can be formulated as follows: Allow one hour for every 3 miles (5 km) forward, plus an additional hour for every 2,000 feet (600 m) of ascent.
How far is it around the base of Stone Mountain?
Stone Mountain Park features 15 miles of hiking and walking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Enjoy the 5-mile trail around the base, the 1-mile trail to the summit and more!
How long does it take to climb down a mountain?
To summarize: It takes somewhere between 30 seconds and two months to climb a mountain.
How long does it take to hike 5 miles in the mountains?
For the average hiker, a 5 mile hike should take about one and a half to three hours. However, there are several variables that can affect that time.
How many miles is a 1 hour hike?
The distance an average person can hike in a day will vary a great deal. The average person will hike between 2 – 3 miles per hour. This will depend on several different factors, including; fitness levels, terrain, elevation, weather and pack weight.
Is 7 miles a long hike?
A 7-mile hike can become a long hike for both beginner and experienced hikers, depending on the terrain and the elevation gain. Knowing the amount of time you take on hikes is vital to handle the shifting weather and trail conditions.
Is 10 miles a long hike?
How Long Would It Generally Take to Hike 10 Miles? If your fitness level is relatively good and the hike isn’t littered with hills, mountains, or other obstacles, your 10-mile hike could be around four to five hours. However, if there are large hills or steep slopes, it’s possible a 10-mile hike could take all day.
How long will an 11 mile hike take?
Book time is a formula used to estimate the time a given hike will take. For flat or very gradual terrain, the calculation of 30 minutes for every mile is used. And an extra 30 minutes for every 1,000 feet of elevation gain (uphill) is added. Descent (downhill) is assumed to take as long as walking on a flat trail.
How long does 10 miles take to walk?
roughly 150 minutes
How much weight will I lose if I walk 10 miles a day?
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Sharing the concept of The Destroyer, a wracking van for endurance racing :) A project which I really enjoyed working on in class with my students from Uppsala University.
Wacky Challenge is a historic car-racing competition where the world's greatest scientists build and race their own invention-automobile.
The race represents 7-days racing within 24-hours around the world. The game consists of completing the 7 sets of races with multiple tracks each. Each track consists of playing through the traps set by all players among them.
Although all cars compete at the same time, there are separate classes and features. Any kind of mechanical feature is being permitted. The racing competition is won by the car that covers the greatest distance within the 7 days. Racing cars must balance the demands of speed with the cars' ability to function for 24 hours without mechanical failure.
PROF STRANGE RACING INVENTIONS
CONCEPT OF PROF STRANGE
ARTICLE ON THE RESEARCH PROCESS
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South Korea added over 100-thousand new COVID-19 cases as of 9 PM Wednesday, after its total caseload surpassed the 20 million-mark the previous day.
There were 104,490 new cases reported, marking a slight drop from the figure announced at the same time the day before.
However it's the third consecutive day where new infections were above 100-thousand.
Of the new cases, around 49 percent are concentrated in the greater Seoul area.
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Flashback to a seemingly ordinary garage sale in the mid-1980's in California, Andrea Ludden hunts for a pepper mill to replace her family's broken one. 30 years and several states later, the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg, TN houses Andrea's 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers from around the world as well as 1,500 pepper mills. Standing out from other Gatlinburg museums, Andrea Ludden's passion for her collection shines through the seemingly endless rows of salt and pepper shakers at Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum.
The History of Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum
Andrea Ludden, a Belgian archeologist who spent several years researching how people traveled and communicated in South America, found herself fascinated with salt and pepper shakers after a fairly routine garage sale hunt for a pepper mill. When one pepper mill failed to work, Andrea bought another, sitting the old on the windowsill. Soon, neighbors assumed she was starting a collection and began bringing her new shakers. Eventually after collecting 14,000 sets of shakers, Andrea's husband, Rolf, put his foot down and told Andrea that something had to be done about all of the shakers.
The Luddens then moved to Cosby, TN with the expressed goal of opening the first Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum. They have since moved locations as well as opened another salt pepper museum across the Atlantic in Guadelest, Spain that houses yet another 20,000 sets of shakers!
An Expansive Collection at Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum
Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum's massive collection holds 17th century salt cellars (what people used to house salt before the addition of magnesium carbonate which stopped clumping and allowed for the shaker's advent in the 1920's), beautiful gold and silver plated shakers from the 1800's, as well as kitschy novelty shakers from the 1940s onward. One of the primary purposes of the Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum is to display the variety and creativity of the artisans who created this oftentimes ornate objects that to the casual observer my seem quite mundane, and there is no shortage of examples to fascinate with their clever designs.
Arranged in rows like the finds of an archeological dig, the thousands of shakers in the Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum are grouped together by theme. A wall of lily-pad green frogs gaze at guests with caricatured eyes. Santas, gingerbread men, Christmas trees, and ornaments populate the Christmas section in a veritable North Pole of shaker sets. The museum even hosts a ceramic shaker vegetable garden filled with ears of corn, deep purple eggplants, and brilliant red tomatoes! From bovine to poultry, the Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum holds a true Noah's Ark of animal examples. There are even appearances from some of the most beloved cultural icons in the mix. The Beatles' shaker set gives new meaning to Sergeant Pepper, while several sets feature America's favorite redhead Lucile Ball. There is even a butterfly Dolly Parton shaker set!
What sets the Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum apart from other Gatlinburg museums is that this is a true labor of love by Andrea Ludden. This museum stands as a testament to one woman's passion for finding the beauty and history of one of the most commonplace items in everyday life. Everyone from collectors to appreciators of interesting artifacts will find Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum a fascinating experience.
Visitors should note that 3 dollar cost of admittance to the Salt & Pepper Museum goes toward any purchase made in the gift shop, and children 12 and under get in free. Take a break from the usual Gatlinburg museums and come explore history through an often forgotten household item.
Want to add more Gatlinburg Museums to your itinerary?
Visit Cabins USA's Museum Attractions page to find other museums in the area to complete your informative outing in the Smokies. Cabins USA strives to provide quality information on the area's attractions to make the stay at one of our Pigeon Forge cabin rentals as extraordinary as possible.
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How NJ’s income and property taxes compare to other states
A new study on income tax collections across the country finds some states collect more income taxes from their residents than New Jersey, but not many.
“New Jersey collects $1,479 per capita in individual income taxes, that ranks 8th highest in the country,” said Scott Drenkard, the director of state projects at the Tax Foundation.
“Maybe some Jersey residents would be a little bit surprised that it’s not higher, because it often feels pretty high," he added.
The top marginal rate in New Jersey is 8.97 percent, which is one of the highest rates in the nation.
“However, there are significant deductions and credits, and then also the benefit of some lower brackets that some get that make the tax a little less productive from a revenue standpoint," he said.
He noted the Garden State is not among the top three states for income tax collection. But the state does make up for it with the highest property tax in the country at $3,000 per person.
“You’re getting hit in a couple of different tax instruments all the time: The income tax is high, the property tax is high, the sales tax is relatively high as well,” he said.
“It seems as though there’s no place to hide if you’re a resident of New Jersey, and that’s not really the best place to be in.”
He added New Jersey is a great place to live, “but there’s always this question of whether you’re getting what you pay for in terms of the taxes that residents contribute every year.”
Drenkard pointed out the state collecting the most in per capita state and local individual income tax is New York ($2,789) followed by Connecticut ($2,279)
The state with the lowest per capita individual income tax collection is Tennessee ($46) followed by New Hampshire ($72). Both tax investment income but not wage income.
Seven states don’t levy any individual income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
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This is the story of failure: in this case, an irrigation project that never met its boosters' expectations. Between 1880 and 1930 Wichita Falls entrepreneur Joseph Kemp dreamed of an agrarian Eden on the Texas rolling plains. Kemp promoted reclamation and conservation and envisioned the Big Wichita River Valley as the “Irrigated Valley.” But the process of bringing dams and irrigation ditches to the Big Wichita River ignored knowledge of the river and local environment, which ultimately was key to making these complex systems work. The boosters faced serious ecological limitations and political obstacles in their efforts to conquer water, accomplishing only parts of the grandiose vision. Ultimately, salty waters and poor drainage doomed the project. While the livestock industry survived and the oil business thrived in the subsequent decades, the dream of idyllic irrigated farmsteads slowly disappeared. | <urn:uuid:767621d0-724e-4b0c-9c62-7146afe2101a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://read.dukeupress.edu/agricultural-history/article/85/4/493/296789/The-Wichita-Valley-Irrigation-Project-Joseph-Kemp | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.939219 | 173 | 3.484375 | 3 |
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Spectral Properties of Single-Stranded Viral DNA Fragment
Keywords:G-quadruplex, primary binding site of HIV-1 genome, DNA, fluorescence, phosphorescence, singlet and triplet electronic excitations
This article presented the results of investigations of the optical absorption (at 300 K) and steady-state and time-resolved luminescence (at 78 K) of (–)PBS and (+)PBS oligonucleotides. (–)PBS is the DNA form of the minus primer binding site (5′GTCCCTGTTCGGGCGCCA3′) of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)
genome, and (+)PBS (3′CAGGGACAAGCCCGCGGT5′) is its complementary sequence . The optical absorption spectra of (–)PBS and (+)PBS do not coincide with the correspondent equimolar sums of the spectra of nucleotides that are in their composition. The difference between them at 295 nm is related to the existence of some stable complex between bases (possibly, G-complexes). The fluorescence spectral bands of (–)PBS and (+)PBS are close to each other and to the band of oligonucleotide investigated by us in . In our opinion, the (–)PBS and (+)PBS bands are connected possibly with the fluorescence of some complexes that are manifested in the absorption. The phosphorescence spectral bands of (–)PBS and (+)PBS are close to each other and to the band of dAMP (in the wavelength interval 370–470 nm). The difference between the (–)PBS/(+)PBS and dAMP phosphorescence spectra (at 530 nm) is associated with an unknown center (possibly, G-complexes). Thus, the main centers of the triplet excitation capturing in (–)PBS and (+)PBS are A-bases and centers of an unknown nature.
S. Bourbigot, N. Ramalanjaona, C. Boudier, G.F. Salgado, B.P. Roques, Y. Mely, S. Bouaziz, N. Morellet. How the HIV-1 nucleocapsid protein binds and destabilizes the primer binding site during reverse transcription. J. Mol. Biol. 383, 1112 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2008.08.046
M. Sholokh, R. Sharma, D. Shin, R. Das, O.A. Zaporozhets, Y. Tor, Y. Mely. Conquering 2-aminopurine's deficiencies: Highly emissive isomorphic guanosine surrogate faithfully monitors guanosine conformation and dynamics in DNA. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 137(9), 3185 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1021/ja513107r
V. Yashchuk, V. Kudrya, M. Losytskyy, H. Suga, T. Ohul'chanskyy. The nature of the electronic excitations capturing centres in the DNA. J. Mol. Liq. 127 (1–3), 79 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2006.03.020
V.M. Yashchuk, V.Yu. Kudrya, M.Yu. Losytskyy, I.Ya. Dubey, H. Suga. Electronic excitation energy transfer in DNA. Nature of triplet excitations capturing centers Mol. Cryst. Liq. Cryst 467, 311 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1080/15421400701224751
V.Yu. Kudrya, V.M. Yashchuk, I.Ya. Dubey, K.I. Kovalyuk, O.I. Batsmanova, V.I. Mel'nik, G.V. Klishevich, A.P. Naumenko, Yu.M. Kudrya. The spectral properties of the telomere fragments Ukr. J. Phys 61 (6), 516 (2016).
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V.M. Yashchuk, V.Yu. Kudrya. The spectral properties of DNA and RNA macromolecules at low temperatures: Fundamental and applied aspects Methods Appl. Fluoresc.5, 014001 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1088/2050-6120/aa50c9
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Federal Highway Admin. assigns $8.7M to repair 720 traffic lights at PR intersections
Following an allocation of $8.7 million in federal funds disbursed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority (ACT, per its Spanish acronym) will repair the traffic lights at 720 intersections affected by Hurricane María.
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and ACT Executive Director Carlos Contreras made the announcement, saying the repair work has already begun by local contractors.
“Virtually 100 percent of the traffic lights in Puerto Rico suffered damages due to Hurricane María. These devices, installed at 1,200 intersections across the island, play a key role in the safety and correct flow of traffic on our roads, so their repair has always been a priority for our administration,” said Rosselló.
Since the week the hurricane made landfall, ACT staff has been doing inspections and estimates, and directing all the information to the federal agency to request the necessary funds for a prompt repair, he said.
“Thanks to this effort, we can announce today that the FHWA approved the funds for the repair of the traffic lights at the first 720 intersections, and the ACT has signed the contracts for those repairs, many of which are already being implemented,” the governor added.
Contreras explained “the process to evaluate the damage at the traffic lights has been more complex than usual, due to the lack of electrical power at the intersections.”
“Even if visual inspections were done to determine if the traffic lights suffered damage to their surfaces, or if their casings were affected, it was important to verify if their electrical and lighting system had also been affected,” he said.
“Given this situation, we had to use electric generators in most of the 1,200 intersections to test the traffic lights and be able to make a correct assessment of the damage,” Contreras added.
“Once this process was completed, we met with the directors of the FHWA, both here and in Washington, D.C., and we obtained the approval of the funds to repair the traffic lights at the first 720 intersections,” he said, noting that the government’s expectation is to obtain the approval of the funds to complete the repairs at the 480 remaining intersections. | <urn:uuid:556cc01b-0480-4305-98cb-92fd9f355aef> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://newsismybusiness.com/federal-highway-intersections/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.956361 | 484 | 1.5625 | 2 |
Bay Area Genealogical Society 2017 Annual Conference
Saturday March 25, 2017 at Rock Garden / Comfort Suites Green Bay Wisconsin
Featured Speaker: Alice Hoyt Veen, CG
Alice Hoyt Veen, a sixth-generation Iowan, has been a dedicated family historian for more than thirty years. She is a Board-certified genealogist and a full-time professional researcher and educator. Her business, Prairie Roots Research, specializes in Midwestern and territorial records, with an emphasis on military history and Midwestern connections to American colonial roots.
She serves as a trustee for the BCG Education Fund, an independent non-profit charitable trust, advancing the educational aims of the Board for Certification of Genealogists® by funding learning programs consistent with genealogical standards.
Alice also serves on the Iowa Genealogical Society education committee and writes a regular column for the IGS newsletter. Her website, http://www.prairierootsresearch.com, includes a blog dedicated to Iowa genealogical and historical topics.
Documentation and Citation: Keep Calm and Cite Your Sources
Keeping track of information sources is an important step in the research process, and it’s not as difficult as you might think. Learn the basics for documenting the sources you access for family information. Presentation includes simple, practical examples and step-by-step practice.
Therapy for Troubled Evidence: Resolving Conflicts
Different sources often provide different answers to the same question. If your findings include major inconsistencies or disagreements, it’s time to put your evidence on the analyst’s couch and provide therapeutic intervention for those troubled sources. The presentation discusses strategies for resolving conflicts in evidence and for reaching a “well-reasoned conclusion.”
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I saw the new year start from a bed in an emergency room. A sudden loss of blood pressure had left me light-headed and nervous to the point of barely being able to walk.
Though I had experienced the blood pressure loss before, lasting only a few seconds per episode at a frequency of, at most, once a year over the past 15 years, and several times during the last six months, this was the first time it was accompanied by the other symptoms, and it lasted much longer.
An electrocardiogram, blood analysis, chest x-rays, and a CT scan of my brain all came back normal. The ER doctor informed me that I likely had vasovagal syncope, a not-uncommon condition where the body has a fight-or-flight response to some stimulus; because there is no real threat, a nerve controlling blood pressure reduces the blood pressure, sometimes overcompensating and drawing too much blood from the brain. Luckily I hadn't fainted, which happens to many people with the condition. It's not life-threatening, just very annoying. The best way to treat it is to find the triggering stimulus and become desensitized to it. To cope, I'll need to drink lots of water, and try to elevate my feet if I feel an episode coming on.
The first time I heard about the fight-or-flight response was when I was researching a paper in college on the relationship between behavior and how people experience the space around them. Experiments with animal populations had shown that as competition for critical resources increases, animals become more stressed, sometimes to the point where they experience the fight-or-flight response. Because the problem is lack of resources, they can't flee, and fighting can lead to increased mortality, but the main killer – which leads to population crashes – is the physiological effects of stress that can't be alleviated by taking action, such as lowered immunity to disease.
It may be an odd coincidence that the trigger in my case may be related to a rising level of anxiety I've felt about the future of the world, which over the next two decades will likely include effects related to an impending crash of the entire human population, accompanying the already frighteningly high amount of crashes of other species that we have precipitated. Because I'm aware of this future, I'm probably reacting to it early.
Flight is, I believe, out of the question. Global environmental and social collapse will be inescapable by even the most hardened survivalists. Spaceflight, another method of escape, is similarly implausible in the time we have left, but would likely fall prey to the same underlying problems, even if it were initially successful for the small number of people lucky enough to participate. On a personal level, I could try to ignore the news and analysis, and try to live a more "normal" life; but that will just ensure that I'll be both a victim and a perpetrator, along with everyone who does the same thing.
My particular brand of fight response has involved writing and thinking about ways to avoid the crash, and, like others aware of the problem, trying to anticipate what a healthy world might look like and attempt to get a running start on creating it. That fight is going slower than I'd hoped, especially given the demands of my personal economic reality; and the success of others is mediocre at best, suggesting that no matter what I do, the outcome is practically inevitable. Because I am fundamentally opposed to the idea of giving up, a search for other approaches is a necessary part of the fight.
When I read about greedy, anti-science (read: anti-reality), authoritarian bigots gaining traction in the political process, I want to scream as loud as possible that they are dangerous for not just the U.S., but the world. I want to shake the people who share my values and have a lot more power, point to the threats I see, and make them admit that the time for incrementalism has got to be over. For once, and for all, I want all of us to have a frank, adult conversation about values, and determine who is in favor of the survival of life on Earth and who doesn't give a damn about anyone who isn't just like them, and then find a way to isolate the latter so there will be a future that doesn't involve death on a scale we've never seen. I want truth and justice, and an American way that doesn't involve rape, pillage, and murder of anybody or anything that gets in the way of our having more and more of less and less. I want realistic hope for a life worth living, instead of just holding on until it all turns to crap. That's what I've got to be successful at fighting for, so I can relieve the stress that is an annoyance now, but may kill me – and everyone else – later. | <urn:uuid:e57517f0-b03a-4262-b40d-5cff5236a9f0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://landofconscience.blogspot.com/2012/01/fight-or-flight.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.972149 | 998 | 2.1875 | 2 |
The Green Berets, the U.S. Army’s Special Forces, are the military’s premier unconventional warriors. And Richard Flaherty was, perhaps, the most unconventional Green Beret warrior to ever serve.
Flaherty served with the 101st Airborne during Vietnam. He was awarded a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts. After Vietnam, he did contract work for the CIA all over the world.
But he had to fight to even get into the Army and the Army’s Officer Candidate School (OCS), going so far as to get his congressman involved. The reason was that Richard Flaherty was just 4’9” tall.
Years after Vietnam, David Yuzuk, a career Miami Beach police officer, struck a friendship with a confident but unassuming homeless man. After 15 years the man told Yuzuk, “It’s time I tell you who I really am.” The homeless man was Richard Flaherty.
Yuzuk finally learned the man’s story and began a quest to discover all there was to know about this diminutive man who cast a giant shadow in combat.
As he began digging into Flaherty’s background, Yuzuk decided to write a book, having previously put together an award-winning documentary on the man’s fascinating life. To do so, he enlisted the help of his father, Neil. The book dives into some of the details of Flaherty’s life that weren’t in the documentary. The trailer for the documentary can be seen here.
The book begins with Flaherty’s bizarre death. He was killed by Leslie Socolov in a hit-and-run incident. Socolov who worked for the Miami-Dade homicide division and who, despite leaving the scene of a deadly accident, was never charged with any crime, recently made headlines for an anti-Semitic rant caught on camera.
Richard Flaherty was always sensitive about his height. When he was young growing up in Stamford, Connecticut, he set about achieving the best possible physical condition he could and started learning martial arts.
When he joined the Army, he was bullied and harassed by both fellow soldiers and drill sergeants. That was until he showed his mettle in the hand-to-hand combat pit against his largest and biggest bully. He went through much the same in OCS, but persevered and graduated. Evidently, his nickname, “The Giant Killer,” which was given to him back in high school, was apt.
His commander in Vietnam hated the diminutive lieutenant. Some of Flaherty’s men corroborated this. As a result of the commander’s animosity, they always got the short end of the stick when it came to operations. His men knew Flaherty to be fearless and ruthless in combat and a capable commander.
After the war, like many Army officers, Flaherty was riffed out. This was a devastating blow to him. A failed relationship, an assortment of jobs, and later the death of a fiancé devastated him and eventually left him homeless.
That’s when he met Yuzuk. After he told him his story, the veteran police officer was skeptical. He frankly thought that Flaherty’s tale of working with the CIA was pure fantasy. But after Flaherty’s death, he spoke with his fellow vets and found his awards and decorations.
Richard Flaherty then went through Flaherty’s storage unit and found his passport. It was full of stamps to the world’s hotspots: Cambodia, Venezuela, Iraq, and Jordan among other places. Why would a homeless man visit those places, and how could he afford to?
His work with the CIA in support of the Nicaraguan Contras ended up with him being arrested and spending time in prison for drug-running. That incredible chapter involves HALO jumps from aircraft over “Alligator Alley” in Florida, guns, and lots of cocaine during the wild Miami days of the 1980s. Flaherty eventually worked undercover for the ATF in an effort to stop the flow of cocaine and weapons in the Fort Bragg, NC area.
His manner of death and his adamant statement to Yuzuk not to look into his undercover work, only raised more questions.
Yuzuk’s book is a fascinating look at one of the most extraordinary characters ever to wear a Green Beret. It is a story that sounds so off the wall that it could never be true. But it is.
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At a September school board meeting in Southlake, Texas, a parent named Tara Eddins strode to the lectern during the public comment period and demanded to know why the Carroll Independent School District was paying counselors “at $90K a pop” to give students lessons on suicide prevention.
“At Carroll ISD, you are actually advertising suicide,” Eddins said, arguing that many parents in the affluent suburban school system have hired tutors because the district’s counselors are too focused on mental health instead of helping students prepare for college.
“Some of these kids, they’re just trying to get through the day, get through compacted math, get through algebra, go to cotillion on Sunday,” Eddins said. “They are not thinking about these issues.”
Two days after Eddins made the remarks, Southlake Families PAC — a group that has fought to stop a diversity plan at Carroll — sent an email to supporters calling on the school district to “Leave mental health and parenting to parents.”
Christina Edmiston, a Southlake resident and mother of two, was outraged when she saw the email. Earlier that month, Edmiston had pulled her 12-year-old son out of the Carroll district after he reported thoughts of suicide after having been bullied by classmates for his sexuality.
“You can’t expect just to teach kids arithmetic and reading and look at their test scores and expect them to be decent human beings,” Edmiston said. “I personally cannot understand why a parent would not want their children to have knowledge of what depression looks like, what anxiety looks like.”
But that’s what’s now being debated in communities across the country. As school districts struggle to address accusations that administrators are indoctrinating students in progressive ideas about race, gender and sexuality, the same parents and activists making the claims have begun targeting school initiatives centered on students’ mental health and emotional well-being.
In Carmel, Indiana, activists swarmed school board meetings this fall to demand that a district fire its mental health coordinator from what they said was a “dangerous, worthless” job. And in Fairfax County, Virginia, a national activist group condemned school officials for sending a survey to students that included questions like “During the past week, how often did you feel sad?”
Many of the school programs under attack fall under the umbrella of social emotional learning, or SEL, a teaching philosophy popularized in recent years that aims to help children manage their feelings and show empathy for others. Conservative groups argue that social emotional learning has become a “Trojan horse” for critical race theory, a separate academic concept that examines how systemic racism is embedded in society. They point to SEL lessons that encourage children to celebrate diversity, sometimes introducing students to conversations about race, gender and sexuality.
Activists have accused school districts of using the programs to ask children invasive questions — about their feelings, sexuality and the way race shapes their lives — as part of a ploy to “brainwash” them with liberal values and to trample parents’ rights. Groups across the country recently started circulating forms to get parents to opt their children out of surveys designed to measure whether students are struggling with their emotions or being bullied, describing the efforts as “data mining” and an invasion of privacy.
Asra Nomani, a mother and activist in Fairfax County, said she supports school curricula focused on character development and emotional well-being, but she said SEL programs have been hijacked by progressives.
“It took a turn in the summer of 2020, after the tragedy of George Floyd’s killing,” said Nomani, a leader of Parents Defending Education, an activist group that criticizes school diversity and equity efforts. After that, she said, social emotional learning “became a vehicle for this quote-unquote ‘social justice activism’ and the indoctrination of controversial ideas related to race, sexuality and even gender and identity.”
The attention to social emotional learning in particular has been further fueled by loyalists to former President Donald Trump. The Center for Renewing America, which was started by a former Trump administration official, published a glossary that claimed that teachers and counselors were embedding critical race theory into social emotional learning programs. And state GOP lawmakers who tried to stop certification of Joe Biden’s win in the presidential election in Wisconsin proposed legislation that would outlaw social emotional learning and other educational concepts that they labeled as “state-sanctioned racism.”
School leaders across the country deny that the initiatives teach children to judge themselves or classmates based on their race. Many districts, including several in Georgia, Missouri and Tennessee, say they launched new social emotional learning programs in response to rising youth suicide rates in recent years and to help children cope with bullying and other emotional issues that can inhibit students’ abilities to focus at school.
“It’s absolutely terrifying to think that our kids could be out there without the access to the things that they need,” said Amal Anthony, a parent in Carmel who runs a Facebook group supporting school diversity and inclusion efforts. “Because while we all like to think that our kids are going to come to us first, sometimes that’s not the reality.”
Although youth suicides remain relatively rare, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 2,756 minors died by suicide in 2019, the most recent year for which data are available, making it the second-leading cause of death among children. Early CDC data from 2020 show that the number of children who visited emergency rooms for suicide attempts increased by 31 percent compared to a year earlier, feeding concerns among parents and pediatricians that more children have struggled with depression and suicidal ideation during the pandemic.
A recent report from the student safety company Gaggle, which monitors school-issued computers and tablets, said that among students at the 1,500 schools it does business with, nearly 9,000 threats of suicide or self-harm had been flagged as so serious that they required immediate intervention by school emergency contacts in the last academic year.
But the argument that social emotional learning and other school-based mental health initiatives are part of “a new-age nanny state” has been gaining traction in conservative media for months, including on Fox News. Columns in the National Review and The Federalist have suggested that social emotional learning has become “another vehicle for anti-white racism” and may soon eclipse critical race theory as the most debated phrase in education.
Some parent groups have advanced more extreme ideas. A national activist group, No Left Turn in Education, connected social emotional learning to the potential sexual grooming of children, calling it a “dangerous” philosophy that teaches students to put their trust in educators over the instructions of their parents. The group warned that even if social emotional learning doesn’t lead to “sexual assault by an adult,” it could cause children to question their gender identity and “will likely lead to some serious mental health struggles.”
As backlash over discussions about racism causes some schools to withdraw diversity and equity efforts, educators, child welfare experts and some parents said they worry that these protests could prompt a similar pullback from mental health programming.
“I am concerned, because the people that stand to lose are the kids,” said Karen Niemi, the president of the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, or CASEL, an organization that helps schools implement the framework. “And it does worry me that we could risk prioritizing what’s good for kids because of a misunderstanding or, potentially, social emotional learning being used for any political agenda.”
Mental health director under attack
In Carmel, a suburb of Indianapolis, voters overwhelmingly approved a tax increase two years ago to hire more school resource officers and social workers. Stephanie Whiteside, the Carmel Clay School District’s first mental health coordinator, was put in charge of using the money to hire therapists based in schools, who are accessible to students with parental permission. More than 400 students have participated in therapy sessions in the last 14 months, according to the district.
Nicki McNally, a Carmel parent who helped campaign for the referendum, said she can see the new programs’ paying off in the way her teenage daughter speaks freely with her friends about panic attacks, coping methods and seeing counselors, “because they’ve been trained that that’s OK, that’s normal, and that there are resources there for that.”
But this year, as parents organized to push back against the district’s equity measures, activists made Whiteside one of their prime targets, accusing her of making “victimhood the highest social currency.”
Alvin Lui, who co-founded a group called Unify Carmel to fight the district’s diversity efforts, called the mental health coordinator’s job a “dangerous, worthless” position and circulated dossiers about Whiteside that included an analysis of posts she had liked or shared on social media that Lui said showed she held animus toward police.
Lui also criticized the district’s use of social emotional learning as “an extremely deceptive indoctrination system.” If schools want to address students’ mental health, he said, the best approach is “to involve parents if there’s an issue.”
“But focus the kids on academics,” Lui said. “Focus them on something productive and useful so that they feel competent and confident that they’re doing well in school. They shouldn’t be questioning their gender identity and worrying about marching and worrying about social justice.”
The district declined to make Whiteside available for an interview. In response to the criticism, administrators sent a letter to parents on Sept. 30 noting that she is married to a police officer and that her work in Carmel “has genuinely saved students’ lives.”
Carmel Clay Schools also defended the district’s reliance on social emotional learning programs in a statement issued by a spokeswoman, Emily Bauer. The lessons can be as straightforward as having elementary school students draw self-portraits to portray their strengths, Bauer said, or initiating group projects or discussions to help students learn how to better communicate.
The district said it completed 101 suicide screenings from the beginning of the school year through Oct. 18, more than twice as many as in the same period last year.
“This rhetoric that the mental health coordinator and mental health services are dangerous really sets us back,” McNally said. “We’re supposed to be moving forward to remove the stigma of mental health services.”
‘A lever for equity’
Some critics said they believe social emotional learning, first introduced in some schools beginning in the 1990s, has become entwined with progressive values.
Many point to CASEL, a nonprofit organization that is considered the leading authority on social emotional learning. After the protests for racial justice last year, CASEL updated language on its website to describe social emotional learning as “a lever for equity” that “affirms diverse cultures and backgrounds” and plays a role in eliminating “deep-seated inequities in the education system” — all phrases that conservatives have branded this year as critical race theory.
Niemi, CASEL’s president, said the backlash to the language around equity reflects a misunderstanding of social emotional learning, which is meant to adapt to whatever issues specific students might be struggling with, whether it’s stress, bullying or racism.
“When you’re in a classroom where racial issues are heightened, it is necessary for kids to have the skills to understand who they are, how to relate to other people, how to get along, how to solve problems,” Niemi said. “It’s not about telling them what to think or telling them how to feel.”
A survey of 2,000 parents released this year by the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, a conservative-leaning think tank, found that people broadly supported the ideas behind social emotional learning. However, the support dropped when surveyors used the terms “social emotional learning,” “soft skills” and “whole child development.”
SEL often involves “a lot of jargon and ideas that may sound kind of ivory tower or foreign to a lot of parents,” said Adam Tyner, who analyzed the survey for the foundation. “It doesn’t surprise me that some of those parents expect the worst.”
Some parent groups have made more radical claims about social emotional learning, echoing baseless conspiracy theories popular among followers of QAnon.
At an event at a church in Whiteland, Indiana, last month hosted by the activist group Purple for Parents Indiana, Rhonda Miller, the group’s president, said grade school lessons centered on emotions are meant to prepare children for sex trafficking by teaching them to be accepting of LGBTQ identities and introducing them to books about sex, gender and sexuality.
“The schools are too dangerous,” Miller told the audience, according to a video of the meeting posted online. “They are doing exactly what they were designed to do. They’re not broken. When you go back and you look at the history of public education, it’s doing exactly what it was designed to do, which was to take our system down from within.”
Purple for Parents has been working with a state legislator to introduce a measure that would outlaw social emotional learning in Indiana schools. The group didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Parents raise privacy concerns
In Fairfax County, Virginia, where parents have spent months protesting the district’s diversity and equity initiatives, activists affiliated with Parents Defending Education have shifted the focus of their outrage in recent months to surveys that the school system has been sending to students as part of its social emotional learning initiatives.
The activist group has raised alarm that the Northern Virginia district of 178,000 students allocated $1.8 million in federal Covid-19 emergency funds to a five-year contract with Panorama Education, a Boston-based company, to survey students districtwide about their emotional well-being. The district said the survey will help it address mental health challenges worsened by the pandemic.
The surveys, which parents can opt their children out of, ask questions like “Overall, how much do you feel like you belong at your school?” Surveys intended for middle and high school students ask about their sexuality and gender identities, information that the company says is meant to help schools identify whether certain groups of students are struggling more than others.
Panorama said the surveys — used in more than 21,000 schools across the country — are designed to help educators track students’ well-being, identify those who may be struggling and suggest interventions to help them. Although some of the surveys ask about students’ experiences with racism, Panorama said the questionnaires are “not a tool for teaching critical race theory,” adding that it “does not market, sell, or rent any student’s personal information” to any outside companies.
Fairfax County Public Schools said survey answers are accessible only to educators who are directly involved with the students who responded and aren’t shared with the state or any company other than Panorama.
But Nomani, the vice president of Parents Defending Education, said schools shouldn’t be relying on outside companies and algorithms to address students’ mental and emotional well-being. And she said she doesn’t believe it’s appropriate for schools to survey children about their sexuality.
“What we need to do is to separate the authenticity of social and emotional learning from the activist, divisive agendas of profiteer consulting groups that are basically using our children to increase their bottom line,” she said, suggesting that the money spent to hire companies like Panorama could instead be used to hire more school counselors and therapists.
‘Shame on them’
Some conservative groups have explicitly targeted school-based anti-suicide initiatives this year, particularly those aimed at helping children younger than 12, arguing that the efforts distract from academics and introduce mental health issues to children who aren’t struggling.
Utah Parents Unite, an activist group that says it’s fighting indoctrination and mask mandates in schools, urged its members to lobby against a bill to expand suicide prevention programs to elementary schools, where, the group said, “suicides are not happening.” (National data obtained by NBC News show that the number of children ages 6-12 who visited children’s hospitals for suicidal thoughts or self-harm has more than doubled since 2016.)
“It’s not age appropriate,” Utah Parents Unite wrote of suicide prevention in elementary school, “and it’s not a topic we need to introduce into the minds of young children.”
Despite the objections, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that was signed into law in March.
Parent activists elsewhere have continued to make the argument, including in Southlake, a suburb 30 miles northwest of Dallas that was the subject of an NBC News podcast about the community’s fight over a school diversity plan.
Neither Southlake Families PAC, which sent an email to supporters in September claiming that “social emotional learning is critical race theory,” nor Eddins, the mom who accused counselors of “promoting suicide,” were willing to be interviewed.
In response to questions about the Carroll school system’s support for social emotional learning and whether it was appropriate for school counselors to focus on anti-suicide efforts, Karen Fitzgerald, a spokeswoman, said the district “is focused on what is in the best interest of all students.”
Edmiston, the Carroll parent whose child struggled with depression after classmates teased him over his sexuality, said the district needs more counselors and programs centered on the mental well-being of students, not fewer. NBC News isn’t naming her son, because he is a victim of harassment.
“I personally cannot understand why a parent would not want their child to understand — even if their child doesn’t have any mental health issues — … what depression looks like, what anxiety looks like,” Edmiston said. “That doesn’t make sense to me, as a mom, as someone who’s a part of society.”
Edmiston said that classmates started teasing her son about his sexuality last school year after he came out as bisexual, and that by September, the harassment had escalated. Her son, a sixth-grader, said he had told a friend at school that he wanted to die. Afterward, according to her son, some of his classmates responded by grabbing a rope from gym class and stringing it over a goalpost like a noose at recess.
In an interview, Edmiston’s son said he started struggling with depression when he was 10 and has relied on therapists to cope. He said comments by parents claiming that most young children don’t need emotional support at school were “highly insolent.”
“I’ve had to have help with my mental health,” he said. “And if there’s other people who are having to struggle like me, or even worse, and a parent can’t recognize that because they think a child is younger and can’t have those feelings, then shame on them.”
As for Edmiston — starting this month, she said, she’s sending her son to a private school.
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Actinomycosis is a rare, infectious disease in which bacteria spread from one part of the body to another through body tissues. Over time, it can result in linked abscesses, pain, and inflammation.
It can affect the skin or deeper areas within the body and sometimes the blood.
Many people have actinomycosis bacteria in their body, but the bacteria usually stay in one place and do not cause disease in healthy tissues.
If damage occurs in the area around where the bacteria live, due to injury or trauma, the bacteria can move to other areas.
As the condition progresses, the deep tissue can become inflamed and pus-filled. It can result in abscesses, tissue death, cavities, and masses of fibrous tissue in the body.
According to an article published in Clinical Microbiology Reviews, infection is not contagious, because these bacteria cannot survive outside the human body and infections typically occur after tissue damage.
Find out more about actinomycosis and the treatment options available.
Actinomycosis happens when the Actinomyces species of bacteria spread through the body because of tissue damage.
Most people have Actinomyces bacteria in the lining of the mouth, throat, digestive tract, and urinary tract, and it is present in the female genital tract.
The bacteria live harmlessly in the body, but they become dangerous if they spread out of their usual environment.
This can happen as a result of:
- tissue damage due, for example, to injury or surgery
If something sharp pierces the internal body tissues, such as a fish bone in the esophagus, the bacteria can spread.
Actinomycosis can also happen if there is tooth decay or gum disease.
As the infection progresses, painful abscesses can form and grow in size. This usually takes several months.
Sometimes, it can be so severe that the infection enters the surrounding bone and muscle. In severe cases, the skin can break open, leaking large amounts of pus.
Actinomyces bacteria are anaerobic. This means they live deep inside body tissues, where oxygen levels are very low.
This type of bacterial infection can be harder to diagnose and often takes longer to treat than other types.
Actinomycosis can affect almost any part of the human body.
Jaw or mouth
Orocervicofacial actinomycosis affects the mouth, jaw, or neck. The bacteria that cause this infection typically live in dental plaque.
It can result from:
- dental problems, such as decay and poor oral hygiene
- trauma to the mouth or face, if particles of dental plaque enter the mucous membrane
It can also develop after a dental procedure.
The person may notice the infection within hours of injury, or it may take several weeks for symptoms to appear.
There may be:
- a hard, painful swelling in the soft tissue of the mouth, known as a “woody” fibrosis
- an abscess
This is the most common form of infection caused by Actinomyces. It accounts for 50 percent of all cases, according to an article published in Antimicrobe.
Thoracic actinomycosis can develop in the airways and lungs.
It often happens when people breathe bacteria from the mouth and throat into the lungs.
The symptoms affect the lungs first. Then they can extend to the area around the lungs, the chest cavity, and the upper spine.
The person may experience:
- a fever
- a productive cough
- severe weight loss
Abdominal actinomycosis occurs in the abdomen, but it can affect any part of the digestive system, from the food pipe to the anus.
It can happen after an appendix bursts, or after a person has surgery for appendicitis.
The individual may have:
The type of infection can spread.
It can reach
- the pericardium, which is the sac around the heart
- the liver or spleen
Sometimes, it can go on to affect the pelvis.
Pelvic actinomycosis can spread from the vagina to other areas in the pelvis. Certain gynecological procedures can increase the risk.
Sometimes, using an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control for a long time can increase the chance of developing this type of infection.
If this occurs, the individual may notice:
- vaginal discharge
- pain or a lump or swelling in the lower abdomen or pelvis
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) note that around 7 percent of women with an IUD have Actinomyces bacteria, usually without symptoms. Tests usually find the bacteria by chance.
ACOG guidelines published in 2016 recommend that the IUD can remain in place for its recommended time of use. No treatment is necessary.
However, people should not leave an IUD in place longer than recommended. Depending on the type, this may be 5 or 10 years.
The bacteria can also cause abscesses in the ovaries and fallopian tubes. These can lead to complications with other organs within the abdomen and pelvis.
Anyone with an IUD who experiences pain or discomfort or signs of a fever should see a doctor.
Rare types of actinomycosis
Without treatment, actinomycosis can affect the central nervous system (CNS). This is rare.
Another rare type affects the skin and bones, usually when the infection spreads from deeper tissues.
Actinomycosis can take a variety of forms. It can also resemble other infections, and even neoplasms, or tumors.
It typically features a number of small, interlinked abscesses.
The symptoms depend on the type of actinomycosis, but they may include:
- swelling and inflammation at the site of the infection
- tissue damage and scar tissue
- abscesses, or pus-filled lumps
- small holes or tunnels in tissue called fistulas that can leak a kind of lumpy pus
The severity of symptoms mostly depends on where in the body the infection occurs
There may be pain and fever, along with body aches, fatigue and a general feeling of being unwell.
To diagnose actinomycosis, a doctor may take a sample of sputum, pus, or tissue to send for microscopic investigation in a laboratory. Sometimes, the laboratory will make a culture of the bacteria.
If the infection is present, the pus or tissue will usually contain yellow sulfur granules.
It is important to rule out other causes of similar symptoms.
In some cases, a surgeon may drain an abscess or remove an infected part. After this, the person may need a 3-month course of antibiotics to resolve the problem.
Actinomycosis develops slowly, but it can have a serious impact on a person’s health. It is important to get early treatment if it occurs.
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- maintaining good overall health
- keeping long-term medical conditions under control
- practicing good dental and oral hygiene
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America’s Frontline Doctors—a nonprofit organization—filed a motion on July 19 seeking immediate injunctive relief to stop the emergency use authorization (EUA) of COVID-19 vaccines for three groups of Americans: anyone under 18 years old, anyone recovered from COVID-19, and those who haven’t received informed consent as defined by federal law.
The motion was filed against Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other defendants in a federal district court in the Northern District of Alabama.
“The emergency declaration and its multiple renewals are illegal,” the complaint (pdf) alleges.
According to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, when the Secretary of HHS declares that an emergency use is appropriate, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) may then authorize unapproved use or EUA of the vaccines.
On Feb. 4, 2020, then-Secretary of HHS Alex Azar declared a public health emergency, saying that existing circumstances justify the emergency use authorization.
The complaint alleges that the legal requirements to issue and maintain COVID-19 vaccine EUAs are not met.
Firstly, there is no underlying emergency and no “serious or life-threatening disease or condition,” the complaint notes.
According to defendants’ death data, the CCP virus has an overall survivability rate of 99.8 percent globally, “on a par with the seasonal flu.”
However, the defendants’ data is deliberately inflated, the complaint alleges, saying that HHS has changed the rules applicable to persons responsible for writing death certificates and requires them to make cause of death determinations primarily attributable to COVID-19. From last March, death certificates indicated “COVID-19 [as] being the underlying cause more often than not.”
The way in which COVID-19 is diagnosed—using magnified values from PCR tests, which were also authorized for emergency use—guarantees “an unacceptably high number of false-positive results,” the complaint continued.
Secondly, COVID-19 vaccines are not effective in diagnosing, treating, or preventing a disease or condition, which fails another requirement for issuing and maintaining EUAs.
The complaint cited data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): a total of 10,262 CCP virus breakthrough infections (detection of SARS-COV-2, 14 or more days after receiving required dosages) of those fully vaccinated were reported between Jan. 1 and April 30.
“It is important to note that the vaccines were only shown to reduce symptoms—not block transmission,” the complaint added.
Thirdly, the benefits do not outweigh the known and potential risks of each vaccine. Those risks are especially increased in reproductive health, potential death, neurological damage, more virulent strains, and others.
Lastly, there are adequate, approved, and available alternatives to the vaccines, such as Ivermectin, Budesonide, Hydroxychloroquine, and others.
The plaintiffs also allege that healthcare professionals and vaccine candidates are not being adequately informed, as the federal law requires.
“No one ever provided me with any information regarding possible adverse reactions, nor did they provide me with any information regarding alternative treatments. I did not understand this was gene therapy rather than a traditional vaccine. Again, I also did not understand that the vaccines were not ‘approved’ by the FDA,” plaintiff Angelia Deselle said in a declaration included in the lawsuit.
This is an excerpt from The Epoch Times.
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What’s your superpower?
Let me ask you a question – what was your favourite movie or television series as a child? Personally, I loved superhero films and television series such as Airwolf, the Greatest American Hero and Knight Rider. I dreamed that one day I might own a self-driving car and talk to my watch… and as the owner of a Tesla car and an Apple Watch, I guess I’m sort of there…
Ask me to pick an overall favourite movie and I would choose Superman II. Christopher Reeve’s man of steel was somewhat of an icon to me. I wanted to be him. And I confess to you now that I have an autographed photo of him on the wall in my home office.
It may not surprise you to learn that I haven’t stumbled upon any superpowers of my own yet – unless you count exaggeration (which I can categorically state I’m 100 million times better at than you!). That said, I can’t completely dismiss the idea that I have a superpower. Afterall, they say you can’t prove a negative! I sometimes wonder if it’s just that I haven’t yet discovered mine.
Perhaps some of us never do. Let’s say your superpower is something really innocuous, like the ability to stick a post-it-note to a camel in a rainstorm. How would you ever know!? And then one day you find yourself in the middle of nowhere with only a camel for company and you need to get an urgent message to a nearby village. As you start searching your pockets for an old post-it-note and pen, it starts to rain…
Jokes and stationery essentials aside…
A common theme running through all the movies and tv programmes I have mentioned in my article is one of making a positive impact on others.
I grew up wanting to make a difference – and that’s something that continues to drive me. I’ve come to appreciate that we can all make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the world in which we live – we don’t need to possess superpowers to do it.
Man of steel
I have very fond memories of watching Christopher Reeve’s Superman films in my childhood. And I believe a definite parallel exists that having portrayed the Superman character on screen as an actor, he went on to become a real-life Superman following his tragic accident in 1994. I remember feeling genuine sorrow when, as a fifteen-year-old boy, I heard about his accident on the news. And that feeling was echoed ever more deeply when I heard of his sad passing in 2005.
What I wasn’t fully aware of until now is just how much of a positive influence Christopher Reeve had in the eleven years between his accident and death…
Nothing is impossible
In 1994, Reeve was taking part in an equestrian competition. As his horse prepared to jump the third fence, it made a sudden refusal, projecting Reeve forward off the horse and onto the ground; snapping his neck and shattering the first and second vertebrae in his spine.
Although Doctors skillfully and successfully operated to reconnect Reeve’s skull to his spine, he was left paralysed from the neck down and was put on a ventilator – something he would remain on for the rest of his life. Despite initially contemplating suicide, having awoken to discover he was a vent-dependent quadriplegic, Reeve set out on a determined new path – one that would make an enormous impact. Supported by his wife Dana and his family and friends, not only did he set himself a goal to walk again, but he also continued to direct films, act and, importantly, become a spearhead and spokesman for research into treating spinal cord injuries.
As well as being elected Chairman of the American Paralysis Association and Vice Chairman of the National Organization on Disability, Reeve also co-founded the Reeve-Irvine Research Centre. This is now regarded as a leading spinal cord research centre. In addition to this, he founded the Christopher Reeve Foundation (now the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation) to fund research. To-date the foundation has helped generate more than $22m in quality-of-life grants and $138m for research, leading to new developments in technology that have helped paralyzed patients walk again.
In 2006 the Reeve-Irvine Research Centre said, “in the years following his injury, Christopher did more to promote research on spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders than any other person before or since.”
And although he wasn’t quite able to achieve his personal goal of walking again, Reeve’s steely determination and hard work to maintain fitness and muscle health meant that he confounded specialists by regaining some motor function and recovering movement in his fingers and legs. I find myself wondering just how far along his recovery would have reached today, had a reaction to an antibiotic not robbed him of his life.
“I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
– Christopher Reeve
Keep on making a difference
And so for me, Christopher Reeve will always be an icon and an inspiration. He was a man of steel; inner steel. He sets an incredible example of the fact that sometimes life throws us a massive kryptonite curveball we’re not expecting. It’s then up to us to decide what to do next.
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Today we’ll talk a plant known for its medicinal properties, but also for being a taboo subject in some areas, today we’ll talk about what the Kratom. Among beneficial and controversial, today we will give you not only the positive effects but also the side effects of it. Do not leave with doubt, be encouraged to read this report and learn more about the Kratom.
This plant contains an organic chemical compound which is apparently very popular in the regions of Southeast Asia thanks to its medicinal properties. Also commonly it used in other countries like the United States. The original plant is a member of the family of the coffee bean, and arises from a huge tree that grows in Thailand. This plant was banned in Thailand for over 70 years, because it is very positive for health and competed with some products of the pharmaceutical industry.
Kratom is administered in small doses, producing a stimulant similar to cocaine, and in large quantities has an effect similar to morphine or other narcotic sedative. The downside of this is that some studies show that it can become addictive in the long term, but very few studies have been checking these possibilities. Overall, the US government generally prohibits certain substances and then checks the public reactions to the ban.
This plant is often used to replace marijuana, because it contains properties resulting relaxants for people with nerves. Apparently, it is a good hope for drug addicts who have serious drug dependence, but being a controversial issue for some people given the negative effects, not used regularly.
Alternatively usually ingested and can be through liquid beers or certain types of food. Seems not yet be legal intake consumption, but to legalize marijuana in many places seems not lost hope that the Kratom is legal too.
Now you know what the Kratom, if you want to use it, it is better be informed about this. You must find out what dose to use within legal, to avoid suffering some kind of accident or future addiction. Always make sure you have as much information as possible about what you want to do. What do you think about the Kratom? | <urn:uuid:bf75063c-5d75-4fb7-9846-98e3ba54b07e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.foroes.net/what-is-kratom/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.967587 | 426 | 1.921875 | 2 |
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The USA, like its parent colonial power the British Empire, before it, has had its undeservedly wealthy elite through their private speculative investment banks continually investing in genocide inorder to both maintain its power over society and accumulate capital extend its power wherever and whenever regardless of laws, including regardless of common law.
If genocide means killing people of a group, race or nation until a desired profitable arrangement is accepted by them, then US banks have invested in profitable genocide non-stop over the entire life of the nation up to today and have their CIA and Pentagon laying plans for more genocide as we read.
-USA's AFRICAN genocide 1776-1864: New England banks financed deadly but lucrative slave trade, forced labor in the North, before massive forced labor in South; millions died during seizure and transport from Africa and millions died in forced labor. (For the first time in recorded history of slavery, inhumanity toward slaves as practiced in the USA and Colonial Powers, eventually became based on having inculcating society with fear-fostered ignorance and a preposterous insistence of racial superiority, sanding on its head white feelings of inferiority in the face of the far more accomplished cultures pale-skinned Europeans had conquered.
-NATIVE AMERICAN 1776-onward: Genocidal theft of habitats of a thousand Native American nations instigated by banks speculating in land; forced captive marches, broken treaties, wars, deaths from malnutrition certainly reached more than one million deaths already long ago.
-CHINA 1900 murderous sacking of Beijing, orgy of killing and stripping away all the cultural treasures for sale that the American and British could load into a few boxcars of a train.
-SOVIET UNION 1917-20: Two US Armies invade along with armies of thirteen other capitalist nations, participate in, aid, foster and support of8civil war; seven to nine million new Soviet citizens die, three million just from typhoid.
-GERMANY 1933-37: US investments and joint-ventures of 50 largest US corporations build the Nazi Wehrmacht up to world's #1, facilitating WW II and Holocaust, the magna return on investment making USA the single superpower, the investments and joint-venturing done in full knowledge of Hitler's continually announced plans for ridding Germany of Jews and communists uand to fulfill Germany's historic 'Drang nach Osten' [Push to the East] into the Soviet Union; circa 40 million die, just in Europe./ 1945 US makes sure Nuremberg Trials do not indict Nazi industrialists and bankers with whom American corporations, investors and banks had partnered.
-CHINA 1944-49: US funding and military aid draws out civil war. CIA incursions; many millions starve.
-JAPAN 1945: Two cities of civilians Atom-Bombed, sixty fire-bombed, nearly one million civilian lives taken. At Tokyo Trials of Japanese War Criminals, a US general of highest rank, commented off the record, "If the Japanese had won the war they would have tried us."
PALESTINE: 1947-2014 US forces through with threats a UN approval of a farcical and outrageously thieving plan to partition the Holy Land, a colonial crime against humanity against the residents of the Palestine, in full knowledge that permanent civil war would result and obviously intended to create deadly conflict, permanent hostilities, destabilization and facilitate Western imperialist penetration. The financial establishment in the US has its colony in the heart of Middle East oil reserves at the cost of tens of thousands of lives, some of which from families of Jewish survivors of the Holocaust denied US refuge before, during and after the Holocaust which itself would have been impossible without the heavy US investment and joint venturing in Nazi Germany. [US Economic Facilitation of Holocaust and Middle East Destabilizing Partition
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-USA ITSELF 1947 onward: Operation MOCKINGBIRD -- CIA recruits news organizations and journalists to become spies and disseminators of propaganda. Washington Post becomes a major CIA player. Eventually CIA's media assets include ABC, NBC, CBS, Time, Newsweek, Associated Press, United Press International, Reuters, Hearst Newspapers, Scripps-Howard, Copley News Service and more.
-GUATEMALA 1954 President 'Ike' Eisenhower ordered CIA overthrow bombing of first elected democracy; years of mass murders follow. [1964 Author performing and learning, read Noble laureate Asturias' horribly descriptive "El Seà or Presidente".]
-ETHIOPIA 1960s: US huge military arms sales build up for Emperor Selassie /1977 US switches and backs and arms Somalia invasion of People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia/Late 1980s US Heritage Foundation involvement ending in bloodbath civil war; for using Ethiopia and Somalia as pawns in Cold War a million est. starve to death.
July 4 Weekend Reality-Check Chronology of US Speculative Investment Banking Instigated Genocide
Before and after July 4, 2015, genocide for profit (In speculative investment driven Western Colonialism never was a different reason for it) is taking place thanks to participating and cooperating Americans in uniform and CIA in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia and Yemen, and surely further lives are being planned to be taken in the Ukraine and Venezuela and elsewhere as profits therefrom appear sure.
This article closes with a reminder that all the above mentioned are prosecutable crimes against humanity under Nuremberg Principles law and US economic power wanes in the world economy, lawsuits for indemnity, reparations and compensation by survivors can be expected to be so enormous in number as to make American investment in genocide unprofitable and thus inoperable.
The reader is invited to check out the website of a strong lawsuit against American citizens by an Iraqi mother that is being assisted by former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark at the lawsuits website below and spate of articles:
- Why an Iraqi Single Mom Is Suing George W ... - Truthout
- Aug 20, 2013 - 9 posts - "5 authorsWhy an Iraqi Single Mom Is Suing George W. Bush for War Crimes by ... a long- time Iraq activist who cofounded the conference, told Truthout.
- Jim Dean VT 6-18-15... "Ramsey Clark leads lawsuit against ...
- Federal judge tosses Iraqi woman's suit against George W ...www.sfgate.com/.../Federal-judge-tosses- Iraqi-w...Dec 25, 2014 - An Iraqi woman's suit against former President George W. Bush and other ... 19 ruling, U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar of San Francisco said the suit had ... Her suit, filed last year as a proposed class action on behalf of other ...San Francisco Chronicle
- Jun 18, 2015 - Former US Attorney General brings legal challenge against Iraq War officials ... Benjamin Ferencz, the last living prosecutor of the Nuremberg trials and advocate for ... Saleh's suit was dismissed in December 2014 by the United StatesDistrict .... How about, "men, women, and children", as God defines us?RT | <urn:uuid:d50fa57a-2aad-4324-95e9-5d771978de9d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.opednews.com/articles/July-4th-Reviewing-a-Hist-by-Jay-Janson-Capitalism-Over-Humanity_July-4th-150704-933.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.938324 | 1,498 | 3.125 | 3 |
An unknown fact is that many digital cameras can be used as webcams. The digital camera
needs to have a line-out feature as well as a video feature. If you own a Lumix DMC-ZS3 camera, your camera already has those features. With a few easy steps, connect your Lumix to your computer and use it as a webcam. There are no other items needed other than your camera and USB cord.
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You’ll benefit from their mentorship and coaching in real-life laboratories and other settings. It’s a complete mixture of theoretical and hands-on preparation for a career in the area. The City of Ontario continues to make appreciable investments in modernizing its Information Systems with large backing and help of the City Council, City Management and all City Departments. Information technology impacts all elements of City operations and repair supply. The 15th annual CTIC Conservation in Action Tour will take guests to St. Louis, Missouri!
But for her, this grew to become a chance to study to be able to work effectively and effectively whatever the situation. “In this competitors we, have to analyze social media for promotion and there are various terms related to technology-based promotion. For me, this is already acquainted, because in SI UPH we’ve discovered using technology to do enterprise,” Angel stated. But Angel acknowledged, in addition to being geared up with the data in the classroom, the support and motivation from lecturers have been also essential. This piece of ad content was created by Rasmussen University to support its educational applications. Rasmussen University may not prepare students for all positions featured within this content material.
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This isa first-class study of the complicated processes of knowledge flows betweencitizens and authorities. Drawing upon well-known consultants and a diverserange of instances, the research offers provocative and important insights intoprocesses of political communications, the uses and limits of informationtechnologies, and the transformation of contemporary governments. MIT Press began publishing journals in 1970 with the primary volumes of Linguistic Inquiry and the Journal of Interdisciplinary History.
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Leave it to Bud Selig to crash his own party. By all but the most cynical accounts, the World Baseball Classic has been a success, and, in no region has that been more true than the Caribbean. As Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic get ready to take their longstanding rivalry to the global stage, baseball should basking in the glow of the international spotlight. Instead, the sport seems more interested in using the event as a backdrop for cost containment.
While baseball nations have been battling it out for the WBC championship, the lords of the realm have been quietly trying to figure out a way to cultivate the talent on display in a more cost effective manner. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, sources inside the game have indicated the owners are willing to make several economic concessions in exchange for an international draft, which, undoubtedly, would have slotting and budgetary requirements similar to those recently imposed on amateur players in the United States. This isn't the first time baseball's powers-that-be have floated the idea of extending the draft abroad, but it is the most ironic.
Over the last 25 years, the baseball fortunes of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico have taken divergent paths. Many believe the reason for this is the amateur draft, and the impact can been seen by the names on each team's roster at the WBC. Whereas Puerto Rico is comprised mostly of local players and journeyman, the Dominican squad is a veritable Major League All Star team. However, if the tournament had been held three decades ago, the opposite might have been true. What caused the about-face? In 1989, Puerto Rican players were annexed by the Rule IV draft, and since then, the number of major leaguers from the island have declined precipitously. That's something the major leaguers on the Dominican roster might want to keep in mind when they look across the field tonight. There, but for the grace of their own convictions, goes the future of baseball in their country.
It doesn't make sense for teams to invest in Puerto Rican baseball. After all, why spend millions of dollars building academies and promoting the game, when the players you develop can be drafted by one of your competitors? That's why major league teams and even independent investors have increasingly poured their time and money into mining talent in unregulated places like the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. When you think about all the star players that hail from these two countries alone, it's hard to imagine Major League Baseball enjoying the same amount of domestic and international popularity without maintaining its access to a deep, global talent pool. So, why exactly is the sport trying to kill its golden goose?
Much to the chagrin of baseball owners, the amount of foreign born talent isn't the only thing that has grown exponentially. The signing bonuses paid to these players have as well. In the last CBA, spending restraints were placed on foreign signings, but one element wasn't removed from the process: competitive bidding. As long as teams are free to compete with each other for talent, the costs will continue to rise. That's what makes an international draft so appealing. By obtaining exclusive rights to players, teams no longer have to worry about paying them what the market says they are worth. For many draft picks, it's "take it or leave it", and, considering the relative poverty in several countries that serve as a pipeline to the majors, it stands to reason that international amateurs will be particularly vulnerable when confronted by this negotiating tactic.
It seems foolish that baseball would simultaneously attempt to grow global interest in the game, while limiting its own investment in international infrastructure. Or, does it? Maybe the WBC was intended to serve a dual role? Fermenting international interest in baseball is the obvious objective, and the one Bud Selig likes to promote? However, encouraging surrogates might be the more subtle driving force at play.
If major league baseball wanted to get out of the development business, it would need national programs to take over, and what better way to induce their participation than by creating an event that is a source of national pride? The complexity and expense of playing baseball has made organic global growth a challenge, but the lack of an international tournament, such as the World Cup or Olympic basketball, probably hasn't helped much either. If the WBC can encourage more countries to spend money on the sport, baseball can have its cake without paying for as many of the ingredients.
Luckily for amateur players in places like the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, their fate is not subject to the whim of Bud Selig and MLB owners. Because any changes to their status must be negotiated with the MLBPA, their fellow countrymen, who make up a large percentage of the union, have the opportunity to stand up for their interests. All tournament long, players have talked about how much it means to represent their country's baseball heritage. Hopefully, they'll remember that pride before agreeing to negotiate away the privileges the made the honor possible.
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The intelligent analysis and computation of cinematic elements including placement of virtual cameras, transitions between shots and lighting, shows great promise to extend the communicative power of the film arts into the artificial environments of games and virtual worlds. When paired with emerging depth-sensing cameras and computer vision algorithms, intelligent cinematography algorithms increasingly find applications in real-world cinematography as well.
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Bruxism is one of the oral health conditions prevalent in dental patients. It entails the habit of clenching or grinding teeth. The condition might seem very harmless, but it adversely affects oral health. We will discuss bruxism, its symptoms, and its effects on dental health.
Types and Symptoms of Bruxism
Bruxism is related to unconscious grinding and clenching of teeth. Awake bruxism happens when you grind or clench teeth during the day. Sleep bruxism happens when you brux at night. Sleep bruxism is commonly related to sleeping disorders. It occurs with other conditions such as sleep apnea. Mild bruxism may not require as much attention. Some people may have severe bruxism that may lead to other complications such as jaw pains.
Most signs and symptoms of bruxism are uncomplicated, including clenching or grinding of teeth. The grinding may be loud and can affect partners and friends. Signs of bruxism indicate cases of fractured, loose, chipped, or flattened teeth. Additionally, patients experience increased sensitivity and pain in the teeth. The jaw muscles get locked, while jaws sometimes get soreness that may spread to the neck. Patients experience sleep disruption because of sleep bruxism and developing pain that feels like ringing ears.
Stress is a major cause of bruxism. The unconscious feeling of pressure may lead to grinding or clenching of teeth. Age is another key factor of bruxism disorder. Young children get the condition more, and it fades as they grow older. Family members with bruxism may pass it down to their children and kin.
Furthermore, certain substances and medication intake may commonly cause bruxism. Smoking tobacco and alcohol induces stress, leading to teeth clenching and grinding. Bruxism may be caused by some mental disorders such as Parkinson's, epilepsy, night terrors, and sleep-related disorders. The implications of bruxism include teeth damage and jaws experiencing wear and tear.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT TIGER CUB PETTING DISPLAYS IN MALLS
By Howard Baskin, JD, MBA, Advisory Board Chairman of Big Cat Rescue, Tampa, FL
Breeders who charge the public to pet and take photos with young tiger cubs tell venues and customers some or all of the following lies:
1) That the exhibitors are “rescuers” and operate “sanctuaries”
2) That the cubs have a good life while being used to make money:
a) they enjoy being carted around the country in a semi and repeatedly awakened and handled by dozens of people all day
b) that blowing in the cubs face “calms” them down
c) that dangling them by holding under their front arms and bouncing them up and down “resets” them
d) that close up photos with flash does not harm the cubs
3) that it is safe for the cubs and for humans, and legal, to allow contact with cubs from when they are only a few weeks old to when they are six months or more old.
4) that the exhibitor must keep constantly breeding and using the cubs to make money because that is the only way he can support the adult animals he keeps.
5) that the exhibitor is doing this to promote conservation in the wild.
6) that the exhibitor is teaching people not to have exotic animals as pets
And the biggest lie of all:
7) that the cubs will have good homes after they get too big to be used to make money from petting
THE FACTS ARE
1) Breeders/Exhibitors are not sanctuaries.
True rescuers and sanctuaries do not breed. Breeding more tigers simply adds to the number of big cats that end up living in deplorable conditions or being destroyed to supply the illegal trade in tiger parts. The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is the most highly respected body that defines what a true sanctuary is and sets standards of animal care and practices that sanctuaries must meet in order to be accredited. Facilities that breed or subject the animals to the stress of being carted around to exhibit definition are not sanctuaries. For more about the difference between real and “pseudo” sanctuaries, visit the GFAS website at http://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/gfas/for-public/truth-about-sanctuaries/
In addition to not being a sanctuary because they breed and do offsite exhibits, these people who claim to love animals so much typically operate facilities where the animal care, while it may comply with USDA’s minimal standards, is far below the standards set by GFAS as humane, and in many cases is deplorable.
2) Life on the road means being torn from mother, denied natural behaviors, and mistreated.
The cubs used for petting exhibits are torn from their mothers shortly after birth, causing emotional pain to both the cubs and the mothers. Imagine what that mother tiger experiences after enduring the long pregnancy and finally giving birth, filled with the instincts to nurture her cubs, and then having them snatched away. The breeders take them away and have people handle them so the cubs will “imprint” on the people instead of doing what is natural and imprinting on their mothers.
And what is life like during the months they are used to make money for their owners? Cubs this age want roam, explore, test their young muscles to develop coordination, and sleep for extended periods of time without interruption. Watch what happens during these exhibits. The cubs are repeatedly awakened so a customer can pet them instead of being allowed the sleep their young bodies need. When they try to wander they are repeatedly yanked back. And where are they when not on exhibit? They spend endless hours in small cages in trucks, hardly a suitable environment for inquisitive, active young cubs.
While used for petting by the public or held for photos with the public, the cubs squirm and try to get away. What do the exhibitors do to control them?
One technique used by exhibitors to get the cubs to stop squirming is blowing in the cub’s face. Contrary to what the exhibitors say, this does not “calm” the cub. The cub does not like this any more than you would. This blowing in the face is a way mother tigers discipline their cubs. It is a punishment. The cub becomes inactive temporarily not because the cub is calm. The cub becomes inactive hoping that not moving will cause the exhibitor to stop blowing in its face.
The other technique is to dangle the cub from under their front armpits and toss them up and down in the air. One notorious exhibitor tells customers this is to “reset” the cubs. Another tells customers that this is how the mother tiger holds the cubs, which is equally ridiculous. Being held under the arms and tossed up in the air is just another unnatural and unpleasant experience that causes the cub stress, making them temporarily stop doing the behavior that is natural, i.e. trying to squirm away from being held.
What happens when the cubs are sick? The video at www.TigerCubAbuse.com shows cubs with severe diarrhea kept on display. The keepers simply follow them around wiping diarrhea off the floor, and then use the same towel to wipe the cubs’ irritated rear ends as the poor cubs scream in pain.
How would you feel if you were their mother and knew this was the life they had been torn from you to endure?
3) Cubs are routinely used to make money both below and above the legal age.
While cub displays are inherently cruel for the reasons given in this fact sheet, USDA regulations do allow them, but only for a few weeks. USDA has ruled that there should be no public contact with the cubs until they are at least 8 weeks old because that is when they receive their first injections to prevent disease. USDA has ruled that there should be no public contact after the cubs are 12 weeks old because they are large enough to be dangerous. So, the only time it is “legal” to have the public pet cubs is when they are between the ages of 8 weeks and 12 weeks.
However, because enforcement resources are limited, exhibitors flagrantly violate these rules, putting the cubs and the public at risk. Videos at www.TigerCubAbuse.com and www.TigerCubAbuse2.com show exhibitors freely admitting on camera that the cubs are under 8 weeks old. The video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE8CXQLKfq0 shows people playing with 5 and 7 month old cubs at G.W. Exotic Animal Park, home base for Joe Schreibvogel and Beth Corley, who operate the most notorious mall exhibit road show. Twenty-three of this exhibitor’s cubs died in 2010.
4) Abusing cubs is not a necessary or justifiable way to make money to support adult cats.
The exhibitors often claim they have no choice, that they must breed and exploit cubs to make money to support their other animals. Joe Schreibvogel posts on Facebook “I don’t think none of us like to be forced to be in the entertainment of animals (sic).” But the truth is that true sanctuaries all over the country support their animals without abusing some in order to make money to feed the others. They do this by providing a great home for the animals that far exceeds the minimal legal requirements and then learning how to attract donors who appreciate the excellent home they are providing. Lacking the ability to do this is not an excuse for abusing tiger cubs to make money. People who are not capable of operating a real sanctuary simply should not own animals. No true animal lover could justify abusing some animals to provide financial support for others.
5) Paying to pet tigers does not support conservation in the wild.
No money the public spends to pet or take photos with tiger cubs ever goes to support conservation in the wild. In fact, the opposite is true. There is a huge and growing market for tiger parts like the skins pictured here, and tiger “derivatives”, i.e. products made out of tiger parts like tiger bone wine. A dead tiger is worth up to $50,000 for its parts. Breeding what US Fish and Wildlife Service calls “generic” tigers like the ones used in the mall exhibits is not tracked. So there is no way to know how many U.S. born tigers are killed to have their parts illegally sold into this trade. And, the more that trade expands, the more incentive the poachers have to kill tigers in the wild.
6) Petting cubs sends the wrong message about exotic animals as pets.
Exhibitors often claim that they are teaching people that exotic animals should not be pets. But what example do they set as they handle the animals and let others do so? Saying that exotic animals do not make good pets while charging people to pet them is a little bit like someone telling people not to use heroin while having a needle sticking in their arm. “Do as I say, not as I do” is not a message that works. The websites of these exhibitors frequently show photos or videos of the exhibitor handling, hugging or kissing adult tigers. This encourages other people to want to be “special” like the exhibitor.
The way to encourage people not to want exotic animals as pets is to set an example by never having physical contact with them. This is what true sanctuaries, people who truly care about the animals, do. Meantime, exhibitors like Joe Schreibvogel actively support of private ownership of exotic animals as pets. He has conducted a fundraiser for an organization devoted to, “fighting for the rights of everyday people….to keep, house and maintain exotic animals”. Schreibvogel’s 2010 fund raising event was attended by people who brought their pet primates. He created an “association” whose website has a page offering baby white tigers for sale. Many of the followers on the “Joe Exotic” Facebook page are obviously exotic pet owners. The G.W. Exotic website actively rails against the steady trend of laws banning private ownership to protect the public and stop abuse of the animals.
Private ownership of exotic animals results in widespread abuse as cute young animals mature and end up being kept in deplorable conditions. While some exhibitors claim they are teaching people not to get exotic animals as pets, others actively promote the trade. But all of them, by their behavior, encourage people to own exotic animals in order to be one of the “special” people who can have contact with these animals.
7) The cubs are destined for a horrible existence after they are too big to use to make money.
This is the single biggest reason not to permit cub displays. If asked, exhibitors tell venues and patrons that the cubs will end up in some wonderful home, either at their facilities or elsewhere. Current USDA rules allow an owner to keep a tiger in a concrete floored, chain link jail cell not much bigger than a parking space, often with nothing to do but walk in circles or stare out. Enforcement of the rules that do exist is limited because it would be economically unfeasible to have enough inspectors to adequately monitor the thousands of tigers owned by people licensed by USDA to exhibit animals. These are animals built to live in the wild, roaming and hunting. They are very intelligent and they experience a broad range of emotions.
We treat criminals in prison far better than the way most owners end up treating captive tigers, whose only crime was being bred by a breeder/exhibitor to make money. Attached are photos that are not exceptions. They are typical of the conditions in which the cubs that are bred by private owners will end up.
PUBLIC IMAGE ISSUE FOR VENUES
Changes in values in our society do not happen suddenly. It took decades of educating and changing people’s minds before women finally got the right to vote, something we take for granted today. A similar progression occurred in the area of civil rights. The same shift is taking place at an accelerating rate with respect to our society’s view of private ownership of big cats.
Compelling evidence of this is found in the trend in state laws. Just since 2005, eight more states have banned private ownership of big cats, generally recognizing that such ownership is dangerous to people and results in the animals being kept in deplorable conditions.
Many people innocently support the abuse by patronizing the cub displays. The cubs are adorable, and the exhibitors are skilled at telling their lies. But, increasingly numbers of people are aware of the issues presented in this fact sheet, or on their own simply see the displays and find them repellant. As the number of people of people who find such displays objectionable grows, venues like malls increasingly make a negative impression on patrons in a way they cannot necessarily measure. Venues like Petsmart stores, Alton Square Mall in Alton, IL, and Metro North Mall in Kansas City, MO have led by banning exotic animal displays.
As more and more people become aware of what happens “behind the scenes” and actively object to the cub displays, more and more venues will ban the displays. In the meantime, venues who allow the displays make a negative impression on many customers who care about animals while many tiny cubs are condemned to lifelong misery.
As a venue, you can make a wonderful contribution to society by helping stop this abuse, while at the same time sending a very positive branding image to the many customers who love animals and do not want to see them being abused when they come to shop.
We hope the information in this fact sheet is useful. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Susan Bass, Director of Public Relations at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida at 813-431-2720 or email@example.com. Venues that these exhibitors lie to in making their pitch to be allowed to display have a critical choice. They can be part of the problem, encouraging this abuse by permitting it, or part of the solution. We hope you will send a positive public relations image to your many animal loving patrons and help save these innocent tigers from abuse by banning such exhibits in your venue.
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- South Africa's moving to phase out a host of products that contain mercury.
- The country's latest draft regulations for the Management of Mercury in South Africa were gazetted for public comment on Monday.
- This phase-out plan will prohibit the export, import, and manufacturing of some light bulbs, batteries, cosmetics, and pesticides.
- All products identified within the gazette, referenced with a threshold for mercury content, are scheduled to be banned from 1 April 2023.
- For more stories go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za.
South Africa is phasing out products containing mercury, with the aim of banning the import, export, and manufacturing of certain goods by April 2023.
The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the toxic heavy metal. South Africa is a part of this treaty and, in aligning with the convention's aims, has developed draft regulations for the Management of Mercury in South Africa.
These draft regulations, gazetted for public comment by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment on Monday, include a detailed phase-out and phase-down plan affecting products and processes containing mercury above certain concentration levels.
Several mercury-added products, or MAPs, have been highlighted by the department for the first part of the phase-out plan. The import, export, and manufacturing of these products will "not be allowed" beyond 1 April 2023, according to the draft regulations.
These MAPs include batteries, except for button zinc silver oxide batteries and button zinc-air batteries with a mercury content of less than 2%. These are the type of round, flat batteries most commonly found in wristwatches and other small electrical appliances.
Mercury is also found in some switches and relays. These are also being phased out, except for "very high accuracy capacitance and loss measurement bridges", "high-frequency radio frequency switches", and "relays in monitoring and control instruments" with a maximum mercury content of 20mg per bridge, switch, or relay.
Many lightbulbs and lamps will also be affected by South Africa's phase-out plan. Lights to be banned after April 2023 include compact fluorescent lamps that are equal to or less than 30 watts with more than 5mg of mercury per lamp burner.
Linear fluorescent lamps under 60 watts with more than 5mg of mercury will also be outlawed if of the tri-band phosphor variety, while halophosphate phosphor lights under or equal to 40 watts won't be allowed to have more than 10mg of mercury.
High-Pressure Mercury Vapour Lamps or HPMVs for general lighting purposes will be banned entirely. Cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), commonly used in neon lighting, and External Electrode Fluorescent Lamps (EEFLs) will also face restrictions if containing between 3.5mg and 13mg – depending on the lamp's size – of mercury.
Cosmetic products, including skin lightening soaps and creams, with a mercury content above 1ppm (parts per million), will be banned, except for "eye area cosmetics where mercury is used as a preservative, and no effective and safe substitute preservatives are available."
Any pesticides, biocides, and typical antiseptics containing mercury will also be banned.
While the draft regulations have a potentially far-reaching impact on many products, some MAPs, used under very specific circumstances, have been excluded from the phase-out programme. If, for example, one of these products is "essential for civil protection and military uses", it will not be banned. Similarly, those used in research applications and traditional or religious practices will also be excluded. | <urn:uuid:d05297dd-efdc-491c-b40a-d9bb2938d7cf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.businessinsider.co.za/south-africa-ban-mercury-containing-batteries-lights-and-skin-lightening-cream-2022-7 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.924477 | 773 | 2.125 | 2 |
One of the social values among the members of royal family, the courtiers, the officials, and the nobles, was to send their daughters as ladies-in-waiting, with hope that they would be educated both in knowledge and also social etiquette.
Title: Sending Young Noble Ladies to be Ladies-in-waiting
Creator: Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Date Created: 1919
Location Created: Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
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The Tao of Physics
Here is the book that brought the mystical implications of subatomic physics to popular consciousness for the very first time- way back in 1975. This special edition celebrates the thirty-fifth anniversary of this early Shambhala best seller that has gone on to become a classic. It includes a new preface by the author, in which he reflects on the further discoveries and developments that have occurred in the years since the book’s original publication. “Physicists do not need mysticism,” Dr. Capra says, “and mystics do not need physics, but humanity needs both.” It’s a message of timeless importance.
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Depreciation has several different meanings, depending on the context in which it's being used. Each type of depreciation is important to understand, especially if you are a small business owner or an investor in a company.
Understanding depreciation could help you potentially change your view on the outlook of a company, and in some instances even help you lower your taxes and save money. At its most basic, though, what exactly is depreciation?
When something depreciates, it reduces in value. This can be a tangible value reduction, such as a currency being worth less, or a property being sold for less than it was first bought. But it is also very often used as an accounting and tax term for when companies purchase assets with lifespans where their value is certain to decline.
In business accounting, depreciation is a method used to allocate the cost of a purchased asset over the period of time the asset is expected to be of use. This way, when calculating the business' net income for a fiscal year, they deduct a smaller amount of the cost over a number of years instead of one large deduction in the year it was purchased.
This is especially helpful for a company's financial statements if they have made a particularly expensive purchase this fiscal year, such as a new office building or costly machinery required to help produce goods. This can also be done if something intangible is purchased, such as a patent or a trademark. In these instances, it is known as amortization.
Why Should I Care About Depreciation?
There are plenty of reasons you should understand the depreciation of assets, particularly if you're starting a business or invest in one.
As a business owner, using depreciation when purchasing an asset can be extremely helpful. If something was purchased for $50,000, you can determine how long that asset will last, determine the depreciation expense per year, and the result is a smaller deduction for a larger net income. This is good for those looking to finish the year with a more impressive earnings per share figure. Certain forms of depreciation may allow for help with your business' taxes, as a larger yearly depreciation means less net income, leading to lower taxes.
As an investor, you may be inclined to look at the income statement or balance sheet of a company you have a stake in to analyze their current and future finances. The depreciation expense lets you know where the company is with that asset, and how close they are to needing replacement assets that will impact future net income.
Straight Line Depreciation
There are a few different methods of depreciation that a business can use. One of the more common ones, and more simple methods, is straight line depreciation.
Straight line depreciation can be helpful for accounting purposes because it doesn't involve as many variables and inconsistencies as other methods. The three things you need to know for straight line depreciation: How much the asset cost, how long you think the asset will be useful before it requires replacement, and the scrap value or salvage value, aka an estimation of the value of the asset at the end of that time period of usefulness.
Straight Line Depreciation Formula
For example, let's say your business purchased important machinery for $250,000. You estimate that this machine will be useful for 10 years, and that at the end of those 10 years its scrap value will be about $50,000. We can place these figures into the following formula: (Asset cost - salvage value)/Useful lifespan of asset.
So here, it would be (250,000-50,000)/10, aka 200,000/10, aka $20,000. That is what your annual depreciation expense for the machine would be instead of an upfront $250,000 expense that would put a significant dent in your company's net income.
Some businesses, though, prefer an accelerated depreciation method that means paying higher expenses early on and lower expenses toward the end of the asset's lifespan.
Why would a business willingly choose costlier early expenses on the asset? One reason is it can be a help come tax season. The first year of that asset's use, using an accelerated depreciation method will mean a lower net income than the business would have had with straight-line depreciation, but they believe the loss will be made up in taxes - that lower net income could mean lower taxes on it.
One of the notable examples of accelerated depreciation is the double-declining depreciation method. With double-declining appreciation, you are using parts of the straight-line depreciation formula, but focusing more on percentages than actual dollar amounts.
The other important type of accelerated depreciation is the "Sum-of-the-Years' Digits" depreciation method, or SYD. This also focuses on the percentage of the asset's cost you pay for the deduction expense, but takes into account how old the asset currently is.
Double-Declining Depreciation Formula
Let's return to the earlier example of a $250,000 piece of machinery that your company expects will last 10 years. With straight-line depreciation, you'd pay $20,000 each year until you can sell it for the salvage value.
For double-declining depreciation, though, your formula is (2 x straight-line depreciation rate) x Book value of the asset at the beginning of the year. The straight line depreciation rate is the percentage of the asset's cost minus salvage value that you are paying; here that is $20,000 out of $200,000, or 10%. Multiple that by 2 and the rate is 20%. You will deduct 20% of the asset's value each year.
In year 1, your depreciation deduction would be 20% of $250,000, or $50,000. Year 2, it would be 20% of the remaining $200,000, which is $40,000. Year 3, with $160,000 remaining on the machine, 20% of that comes to $32,000. Repeat this each year of the asset's lifespan until you reach the salvage value.
Sum-of-the-Years' Digits Formula
With the SYD depreciation formula, you'll be adding together the years the asset is of use. The formula here: (Years left on the asset/Sum of the years' digits) x (Original cost - salvage value).
Plug in the example we've been using into this equation. If it lasts ten years, the sum of the years' digits (10+9+8+7+6+5+4+3+2+1) is 55. The first year, it would be (10/55) x (250,000-50,000) aka 0.18 x 200,000 aka $36,000.
So consistently, you are dividing the number of years are left by 55 in this example, and then multiplying that by 200,000. In year 2, it would be (9/55) x 200,000, for a depreciation expense of $32,727.
Rental Property Depreciation
Depreciation isn't only important in business; if you are interested in owning or investing in rental property, you should know about it, too.
In the context of a rental property, depreciation is a tax deduction for the expenses used to purchase and enhance the property. The IRS allows you a depreciation expense for your rental property depending on certain circumstances. You have to own the property, and be using it as a source of income (aka renting it). The property must also have a useful lifespan that you can not only determine, but determine will be longer than one year.
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A movement of three hundred thousand, with 3,000 blockades, what is the Gilets Jaunes movement?
The Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests) movement emerged in France in November. It got its name from the high visibility tabards that those who take part in the actions wear. It is a movement mobilising around rising taxation, in particular the tax on diesel. It was able to undertake actions in rural areas like the Aveyron department where 2,000 took part in blockades in villages, in small towns like Villefranche de Lauragais where 300 demonstrated and Montgiscard, where 200 came out on the streets. On November 17th more than 300,000 took part in blockades of roundabouts, supermarkets and petrol stations. This action continued on the following two days. However the demonstrations have seen large scale brandishings of the tricolour, the French national flag. Indeed the extreme right is one of the components of the movement, with groups like the monarchist (and anti-Semitic) Action Francaise, the openly fascist GUD, etc. A Muslim woman wearing the veil was forced to take it off by some demonstrators and there were many racist insults against black and Arab people. At one blockade Yellow Vests saw immigrants hiding in a truck and called the police. People perceived as homosexual by these demonstrators were insulted or held up longer in the blockades. These acts are partly attributable to the far-right groups. But, and a big but, in many places there were attempts at self-organisation, with social and ecological demands that went beyond the Macron tax on diesel.
The movement is very mixed, with on one hand, the aggressive waving of the tricolour as already mentioned and on the other, crowds made up of families with their children in a festive mood. Various self-proclaimed spokespeople have come forward to speak on behalf of the Yellow Vests. These have included local bosses, right-wing and far right activists. This shows the attempt by these different interest groups to claim the movement for their own. However, the spreading of blockades then caused the bosses organisations MEDEF and SME to call for the end of these blockades.
The Macron government has imposed a tax on diesel in the name of environmental concerns. But this is the same government that has no tax on fuel for airplanes and private jets and cruise ships. It is the same government that has closed railway lines, forcing people to use cars. It is the same government that has closed down hospitals, maternity centres, tax centres and post offices, forcing people to travel miles.
The broad slogan of “Ras-Le-Bol Fiscal” (Fed Up With Tax) has united the working class, shopkeepers, craftspeople and employers in a vaguely defined movement. Some transport employers joined the demonstrations because they saw an attack on their profits. The far right quickly participated in the movement followed by different currents of the left and right who did not want to miss the opportunity of taking part in a movement of such size.
Among some Yellow Vests there were opinions expressed going beyond the opposition to fuel tax rises to include opposition to contributions to social assistance and social security and pensions. These neo-liberal opinions would certainly legitimise the plans of the Macron regime for further attacks on public services and social security.
All the same, the Yellow Vests movement has given a strong indication of the simmering anger throughout France, a France of precarity and austerity. In particular, that anger is being expressed in what are now rural deserts where transport, health services and schools have been wiped out. It could point to the emergence of new social movements in opposition to the planned attacks by the government. Many pensioners are living under the poverty line whilst the very rich and the shareholders are increasing their wealth.
Unfortunately the uniting of bosses and workers around a common slogan has shown how class consciousness among French workers has been eroded over the last few decades. Anarchists in France must react to the movement with clear ideas about class opposition, and one of the key demands must be the renewing of public transport which will be free of charge.
As the movement developed there was widespread police violence against the Yellow Vests. A concerted police attack on demonstrators at Puy en Velay led them to attack the prefecture (seat of local administration). In Paris, police blocked the Champs-Élysées , using tear gas and water cannons. This caused a dispersal into the surrounding wealthy areas. Windows of luxury stores were attacked with an attempted attack on the Bourse (Stock Exchange). In Martigues and Vichy, the Yellow Vests were joined by workers marching behind union banners, although they were not apparent in other cities and towns. In some areas lorry drivers were willing captives of the blockades and mingled with the Yellow Vests.
One of the new slogans to emerge within the Yellow Vest movement has been for the resignation of Macron, who is seen as a symbol of the arrogant ruling class and as the controller of the recent austerity measures. Macron is now considerably rattled and he and his En Marche party are now looking for leaders of the Yellow Vests to negotiate with. But this movement by its very nature is diffuse and disparate and any such self-styled leaders that emerge will be quickly co-opted by the regime. It is all the more important to carry out revolutionary propaganda within the Yellow Vest movements and to call for general assemblies and mandated delegates than can make fighting co-option, racism , sexism, homophobia and fascism that much easier. As the organisation Alternative Libertaire commented:
“The movement of yellow vests is a real popular revolt, with an obvious class dimension, but whose political colouring depends on local contexts. The worst is next to the best. That the fascist and nationalist leprosy infects several points of the mobilization and flowers in the words of some of the yellow vests is not surprising given the current political context. But to believe that the far right could monopolize a popular struggle of magnitude is an incredible admission of weakness.”
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This is Indonesian version of spicy and sour vegetable soup. Sayur asem (sayur asam) is a tamarind based vegetable soup with various Asian vegetables such as chayote squash, Chinese long beans, raw peanut, unripe jackfruit, belinjo fruits and leaves (seeds and leaves of Gnetum Gnemon). The broth is seasoned with spices such as galangal, bay leaves, candlenut, red hot chili and shrimp paste.
Sayur asem is served with steamed rice, fried salty fish (ikan asin goreng) or traditional fried chicken, raw salad and hot fiery sambal (chili sauce/paste). This soup is usually enjoyed during hot summer day.
There are two variants of sayur asem: sayur asem Sunda (Sundanese, West Java) and sayur asem Betawi (Jakarta syle). Sundanese sayur asem has clear broth compare to Jakarta style sayur asem.
Here is vegetarian version of sayur asem. But if prefer non vegetarian version, use beef broth instead of water.
What You Need
Serves 4 - 8
1 ear corn, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 oz Chinese long beans
1 chayote squash, diced
1 can unripe jackfruit (17oz), drained
2 salam leaves (Indonesian bay leaves)
1/2 cup raw peanut, peeled
1 piece galangal (1 1/2-inch piece)
1/2 tsp tamarind pulp
5 Asian shallot
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp sambal Oelek (chili paste)
3 kemiri (candlenut)
1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp terasi (shrimp paste)
How to Fix
- Put shallot. garlic, chili paste, candlenut, brown sugar, salt and shrimp paste in a food processor then grind the spices to form a paste. Set aside.
- Bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add raw peanut, galangal, tamarind pulp and bay leaves. Simmer about 30 minutes or until the peanut is tender.
- Add unripe jackfruit, corn and spice paste. Simmer for another 15 minutes or until the jackfruit is tender.
- Add Chinese long beans and chayote squash and simmer for about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the flavors if necessary. Add salt, sugar, or tamarind paste.
- Remove from the heat. Transfer to serving bowl. Serve it warm steamed rice, blanched or raw salad, and sambal (chili paste).
More Indonesian Recipes
- Indonesian Stir-Fried Noodles Recipe (Mie Goreng)
- Indonesian Blanched Vegetables Salad With Savory Peanut Sauce Recipe (Lotek)
- Indonesian Shrimp And Vegetable Fritters Recipe (Bakwan Sayur Udang)
- Indonesian Pancakes With Palm Sugar Syrup Recipe (Serabi Kinca)
How to prepare Chayote squash
jojokaya (author) from USA on March 25, 2012:
@anglnwu: If you are using Belinjo, boil the belinjo nut with raw peanut and spices. Unfortunately, I have never seen belinjo nut here.
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anglnwu on March 21, 2012:
My goodness, I would love to have this dish. I like any hot, spicy, sour concoction and this dish fits my liking. When do you add the belinjo fruits? I think I can ony make it when I go home to Singapore--it's hard to find unripe jackfruit here. Thanks for sharing and rated up. | <urn:uuid:a8fc79f1-bc4c-4e97-8c4b-32a130e70b5b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://discover.hubpages.com/food/Indonesian-Sour-And-Spicy-Vegetables-Soup-Recipe-Sayur-Asem | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.782348 | 847 | 1.523438 | 2 |
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I've got a few days to kill in LA. We found the Planes of fame museum in Chino is somewhat open - hangar doors open but you can only go so far in before encountering a barrier. Nonetheless, it was better than sitting in a hotel room. Since this site is about all things IHC I noticed an old truck attached to a trailer towing what looked like a B29 fuselage. Well it turned out to be a B50 post war fuselage with an interesting story: It was the first non-stop circumnavigation of the globe aircraft. It was aerial refueled by a unique method of a grapple and hose and took nearly four days flown by three crews in four hour shifts. Average speed was less than 250 MPH. Sometime after that mission it was belly landed allegedly due to fuel mismanagement so was set on a trailer and used as a recruiting tool in the early '50s. It's been in the museum lot for years. The small picture below is from 18 years ago and it's accumulated lots of dirt since then. There's plenty to see even though restricted to mostly outside viewing. We were among the few visiting during the week and during the pandemic so the docents were happy to have a couple of older pilots to talk with. EDIT: the tanker is a B29 type. Note the taller tail and bigger R4360 engines on the B50. | <urn:uuid:99745599-a8d4-4304-89f7-8de83f11d0a7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.redpowermagazine.com/forums/tags/b50/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.985612 | 300 | 1.664063 | 2 |
Everyone gathers behind Google. Nearly 90 percent of American web searches take place on Google. This makes it the most popular website in the world in terms of web traffic.
The popularity leaves opportunities for social media marketing. But it also means that one gesture cannot attract a lot of attention. This is where an SEO specialist comes in.
What are the practices that go into SEO? How can it help companies that are initiating new advertising campaigns? What does it do for companies that are caught up in long-term campaigns?
Answer these questions and you can find the perfect SEO specialist for your company. Here is your quick guide.
What You Must Know About SEO
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a process that incorporates many techniques to increase a company’s presence online. The goal is to rank high on search results, namely Google and Yahoo.
Content creation is a crucial element of SEO. A company must produce content that search algorithms can scan and judge as appealing. This means writing in abbreviated paragraphs that contain keywords that users look for.
An individual page should be part of a whole website. It should contain links to other pages on its website and to other websites. Google ranks pages that contain educational links very highly.
Web design is equally important. A page must appear captivating to the eye, with readable text and high-quality graphics. Web designers must follow page optimization, updating posts, so they reflect current marketing trends.
Starting New Initiatives
SEO is great for companies who are looking to launch new marketing campaigns. Engaging with the Internet in and of itself makes a company seem modern. Many Internet users are young, so a company can court teenagers and young adults through a campaign.
Any SEO campaign should draw from previous marketing efforts. It should fit with how a company has developed its brand. You can hire an SEO consultant who has worked with traditional companies on modernizing themselves.
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For companies in the middle of ongoing campaigns, SEO can help sharpen their messages. They can perform keyword research, determining what their customers are looking for on Google. They can then run ads and make blog posts that reflect the concerns in the keywords.
SEO is writing-heavy. It involves writing social media posts, website copy, and descriptions of a company’s services.
Most of this content is very short. Some companies choose to write blog posts that are fewer than 500 words long. This lets a marketing team hone its writing skills, particularly in generating concise yet purposeful content.
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- Psychological abuse is sometimes called psychological violence, emotional abuse, or mental abuse
- It involves someone saying or doing things to make you feel bad
- Psychological abuse can be a type of domestic and family violence
- If you or someone you know is experiencing psychological abuse, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or through the online chat.
What is psychological abuse?
Psychological abuse is behaviour that aims to cause emotional or mental harm. It may not hurt your body, but can be just as painful and distressing in other ways.
No one behaves perfectly in their relationships all the time. However, when someone deliberately hurts you over and over again it becomes abusive. Behaviour from others that aims to make you feel scared or bad about yourself is not OK.
Psychological abuse can include someone regularly:
- Embarrassing you in public or in front of family, friends, support workers or people you work with
- Calling you names
- Threatening to harm you, your pets, children, or other people who are important to you
- Treating you badly because of things you can’t change — for example, your religion, race, past, disability, gender, sexuality, or family
- Ignoring you or pretending you aren’t there
- Doing and saying things that make you feel confused. This might include someone moving or changing things and then denying they have done this.
- Always correcting what you say with the aim of making you look or feel foolish.
There may be a pattern to the behaviour that happens again and again. Sometimes other types of abuse are going on at the same time. If this kind of abuse is being used to scare and control you it may be domestic or family violence.
No one behaves perfectly in their relationships all the time. However, when someone deliberately hurts you over and over again it becomes abusive.
Who is responsible for psychological abuse?
Psychological abuse can happen in any relationship, including with:
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Prabhupāda: [japa] ..sinful activities, fishing. Just see. Killing another animal, beginning of life, of the day. Such a nice civilization they have created = waste of time and sinful activities.
Bali-mardana: The more they have extra time, the more they commit sins.
Prabhupāda: Yes. [break] ...śuddhyed. Life is meant for purifying the existence. They do not know it. Rascal education, no education---still, they are Nobel Prize winner. Just see the kind. Mūḍha. So how many books distributed? Who is a book distributor? Nobody?
Sudāmā: Ah, I am not sure of the count...
Prabhupāda: [aside:] Oh, your child has also come. [laughing]
Hari-Vallabha: Ātmārāma dāsa.
Prabhupāda: Oh, that's nice. Eh?
Sudāmā: I don't know the count for yes..., the day before yesterday.
Bali-mardana: In New York last month we paid, er, the month before, we paid forty-five thousand dollars into the book fund in one month. It's a new record.
Prabhupāda: Hmm. Forty-five thousand?
Bali-mardana: In one month.
Prabhupāda: Oh. [break] ...distributed with books, from the very beginning.
Bali-mardana: And samosās.
Prabhupāda: And samosās, yes. [laughs]
Bali-mardana: One bookseller in New York.
Prabhupāda: Yes, Paradise. Paradise?
Bali-mardana: Yes, I think that is it. The woman was telling us.
Prabhupāda: Yes. She was very friendly. Mrs. Max Linder. Her husband is the proprietor, and she would call her husband, "Max, why don't you take these books?" like this. She was friendly. And that Mr. Max was first-class businessman. He will extract as much profit as pos... [laughs] Hare Kṛṣṇa. This sold, practically, in the beginning, they were selling. I was getting some money. There was no other income. Another bookseller, Oriental.
Bali-mardana: Yes, Oriental.
Prabhupāda: Orientalia, yes. That lady was secretary of Dr. Mishra. [japa] [to child:] Oh, you cannot walk? That's not good. You must walk. She cannot... [japa] She's walking?
Prabhupāda: [japa] [break]
Bali-mardana: ...the are, he talks real funny, sort of Spanish way?
Prabhupāda: I don't know.
Bali-mardana: He's been coming for many, many years. He's a old..., older man.
Prabhupāda: Hmm. I don't... [break] ...and their exercise is to keep the body fit. Tapasya means to keep the soul fit. [end] | <urn:uuid:0a1b9781-59ae-43c8-b715-04d54cf5a181> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://prabhupadavani.org/transcriptions/740121mwhon/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.953675 | 759 | 1.789063 | 2 |
Victims of pedophilia reveal abuses by known British politicians who have been protected by the system.
Absolute power corrupts. The highest levels of corruption are usually seen when people in powerful positions become so drunk with power that they have to double down on their level of corruption to satisfy their sick minds.
People who uncontrollably use their power to commit acts that violate all existing moral laws are those who believe they will never be caught, and that even if they get caught, they will never have to face justice.
This is what has happened in Britain for many, many years. Politicians in important positions of power have used and abused that power to molest, abuse and rape children as young as 6 years of age.
If you haven’t heard about these abuses committed by people in the highest political positions in Britain is because main stream media have refused to cover it. They have agreed to keep it secret.
Members of the pedophile ring include Lords, police officers and intelligence agents whose heinous acts were kept secret for decades.
But the truth about the long running British pedophile ring has begun to come out. A recent report produced by 60 minutes Australia, features some of the victims of abuses, who have come out of the shadows to denounce what they know.
Below is the report produced by 60 Minutes titled “Spies Lords and Predators“, which promises to start he biggest political scandal in the history of Great Britain.
Sadly, the children who were abused by British politicians, police officers and intelligence agents were victimized while they were in the hands of the State. Most of the children who experienced sexual abuse were taken from their parentes, placed in foster homes of shelters from where they were snatched to become sexual slaves.
What is perhaps the most sickening of all facts, is that there are people who believe that children as young as 4 years of age have the mental maturity to consent to being abused by adults. Those people, however, are incapable of put into words their understanding of how is it that a child that young would consent to being molested or raped.
As the report shows, the psychological scars caused by years of sexual abuse remain in the minds of children for many years, even into their adulthood. Yet, pedophilia supporters believe that children do have the capacity to consent to being abused, because, according to them, it is not the abuse what scars children, but the fact that they are told that they were abused.
Here is a visual how those elite pedophiles might look from the ‘inside’ …
Picture from the Satanic Bible This is a handsign of the devil worshippers (goat horns).
Horned Hand or The Mano Cornuto: this gesture is the Satanic salute, a sign of recognition between and allegiance of members of Satanism or other unholy groups.
Anton Lavey, founder of the Church of Satan
Former Pope Joseph Ratzinger kissing a young parishioner Getty Images
Inverted (satanic) cross:
B16 with Bent Crucifix – Piers Compton, in his book, “The Broken Cross: Hidden Hand In the Vatican,” 1981, explains. This Bent Crucifix is “… a sinister symbol, used by Satanists in the sixth century, that had been revived at the time of Vatican II. This was a bent or broken cross, on which was displayed a repulsive and distorted figure of Christ, which the black magicians and sorcerers of the Middle Ages had made use of to represent the Biblical term “Mark of the Beast.” Yet, not only Paul VI, but his successors, the two John-Pauls, (and now B16) carried that object and held it up to be revered by crowds, who had not the slightest idea that it stood for anti-Christ.”
Former Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert Weakland routinely shredded copies of weekly reports about sexual abuse by priests, according to formerly sealed testimony turned over to Milwaukee County’s district attorney on Thursday.
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A smartphone is a device that has become a staple of our modern-day culture. We use them for everything from calling and texting to surfing the web, playing games, taking pictures and videos, watching movies or TV shows on apps like Netflix or Disney Plus, etc. It’s difficult to picture living without one in today’s generation! But with all this technology comes many phone accessories that are necessary for its protection and functionality. In this blog post, we will be reading and discussing some of the most common and important phone accessories in Parramatta that are available today so you can get ahead of the game in protecting your investment!
- Mobile Phone Cases & Covers:
For the great majority of people, mobile phone cases or covers are the most important phone accessories they acquire for their devices. Indeed, it is crucial since mobile phones are prone to be dropped, which may result in small scratches or even a shattered display screen in certain situations. Despite the fact that there are several various kinds of phone cases available to choose from, you should always choose the one which is shockproof for your phone’s safety.
- Nowadays, Power Banks Are an Absolute Need:
Power banks or portable chargers are a phone accessory that practically everyone today owns, and this is due to the fact that, no matter how large the battery capacity of your mobile phone is, it is seldom sufficient.
You Must Use Screen Guards or Protectors That Are Appropriate
Screen Protectors are a kind of protective film that is placed over the screen of mobile phones. Screen Protectors, also known as screen guards, are another very vital accessory since they protect the screen of your phone from scratches that may arise over time. As a result, it is suitable for placing a screen protector to the display of your device.
- To Be Included, Selfie Sticks Are an Absolute Must:
The popularity of selfies has exploded in recent years, and if you like taking selfies, you might consider investing in a high-quality selfie stick. There are a variety of selfie sticks available that you might use with your mobile phone to take pictures.
- Bluetooth-enabled Headsets Are Essential:
When it comes to running or working out while listening to music, wireless headphones are an excellent piece of equipment to have. Bluetooth is based on low-force transmissions, and the technology utilises very little energy in the process of transmitting and receiving signals.
- Various Gaming Controllers and Game Pads:
While the majority of the games available on the Google Play and Apple App Stores are designed to be played on a touchscreen, certain games may be played more effectively with a controller. When played with a regulator, virtual reality games or games running in emulators will be far more fun.
- Bluetooth Speakers:
However, although some mobile phones are equipped with amazing speakers, the sound quality of others is dismal. Choose a portable Bluetooth speaker that you can easily transfer to your various trip places over a stationary Bluetooth speaker whenever possible.
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by WorldTribune Staff, December 5, 2021
A physicist and professor emeritus at Princeton University not only contends that climate change is “not a problem” but that extra CO2 is beneficial to humanity.
Dr. Will Happer said during a lecture in Amsterdam last month:
“The rationale for the crusade against CO2, it’s almost a religious thing people believe in. … What are the facts? Is climate change a problem? The answer is NO, it’s not a problem at all and co2 is not a problem at all.”
Happer, who was a climate advisor in the Trump administration and is founder of the U.S. think tank the CO2 Coalition, restated his contention that extra CO2 is no problem for the climate and for humanity. He even thinks that it is beneficial because of the positive effects on plant growth and agriculture. | <urn:uuid:d103644a-7a89-4eb1-a64d-214a04f6972c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.worldtribune.com/princeton-physicist-climate-change-is-not-a-problem-co2-a-good-thing/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.966303 | 186 | 2.03125 | 2 |
It seems logical that the answer to road traffic congestion is to build more road space. The evidence shows this doesn’t work.
Much of the discussion about the A27 is based on outdated thinking. Here are some of the issues and the facts. (Information sources are listed at the bottom and indicated in brackets)
It seems inevitable that as the economy and population expand, so must road traffic. This is not true. Traffic levels on the A27 are similar now to levels in the late 90s (1). Since then 7,000 homes were built in Arun District and the economy has grown by around a third (2).
Most traffic on the A27 travels less than 15 miles.
Increasing road capacity increases traffic levels. New roads generate:
- traffic from other roads (which can be a good thing);
- new trips (previously suppressed due to congestion); and
- longer journeys (particularly by commuters).
Those new and longer journeys have to start and end somewhere, so increased capacity also generates more traffic away from the new road, in residential and business areas. (3)
Old thinking was that building development generates increasing traffic and the need for more road space. Evidence shows that it is road building that generates more traffic and increases building development. This largely happens by making longer distances commutable and creating demand for housing further from workplaces and space for business and retail areas accessible by lorries.
Highways England (HE) and Department for Transport (DfT) studies (4) say that traffic levels within Arundel itself will not reduce with the building of a bypass, but are likely to slightly increase due to the increased traffic.
Digital technology is changing business, shopping and working patterns, meaning conventional patterns of travel are changing.
Car driving has declined in the UK over the last 20 years, particularly amongst younger people. For men below the age of 35, this fall is by nearly half. (5) Cars are not aspirational for the young any more, just practical tools.
Technologies are now available for more cost effective, better value, smart transport management systems for all transport modes.
Everybody drives now?
Not so. Over half the population of Arundel does not have access to a car for much of the time! Nearly two thirds of households h
The answers to traffic problems around Arundel lies within the urban conurbations along the south coast.
Long term solutions are in better urban land use, improvement sustainable transport and a walking and cycling environment, freeing up large areas of car park land for development.
1 www.dft.gov.uk/traffic-counts, Department for Transport (counter data).
2 www.ons.gov.uk/economy, Regional GVA NUTS3 1997-2015 south west Sussex
3 Standing Advisory Committee on Trunk Road Appraisal, 1994 (and others)
4 SoCoMMS, Halcrow, 2002; A27 Feasibility Study Report 3 (5.4.4), Parsons Brinkerhoff, 2015
5 Recent trends in road and rail travel: What do they tell us? Independent Transport Commission, 2016
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With its science program, Franklin College has developed a curriculum based on “learning science by doing science.” One of its students had the opportunity to learn by doing as a construction intern on the newly dedicated Franklin College science center.
The college participates in a “3+2” program with the Purdue University School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The program allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics from Franklin College and a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in one of three engineering fields, typically during a five-year period. The math degree requires an internship, an opportunity that aligned well with Hagerman’s commitment to facilitate a student enrichment program on the science center project through The Hagerman Institute of Learning.
Colton Polter is participating in the “3+2” program and took advantage of the Hagerman internship opportunity.
“I hadn’t experienced construction, other than doing renovations at home,” Colton said. “I learned how to read the drawings, understand the specifications, and determine what had to be done to comply with OSHA regulations. Once you get into it, you realize how much detail is involved, and how important those details are. The biggest thing I learned is how long lead times can be on materials, so it’s important to account for that.”
With his interest in mechanical engineering, Colton said the internship also helped him grasp how his studies applied to construction. “There are so many ways you can use knowledge in engineering and math,” he said. “The internship helped me understand how it applies in the field.”
Colton also enjoyed seeing the building progress.
“When I started, they were pouring concrete, and when I finished, they were painting and hanging whiteboards,” Colton said. “I was in charge of the restrooms—checking the accuracy of blueprints and ordering parts and materials. When the spaces were complete, it was great to know I had a role in making sure everything was correct.”
While Colton hasn’t taken a class in the new science building, he spends a lot of time there.
“A lot of students from the math department like to study together, and once we stepped into the science center, we decided it was the place we were going to spend time. It’s a great environment,” Colton said. “Everyone I’ve talked to really likes the science center.”
Colton’s internship working on the building sparked an interest he’s continuing this summer. He’s back at The Hagerman Group, working as an intern in the estimating department.
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An APG40 is an Input-output Sytem
it allows to comminicate to the CP, and remote site
using telnet for example
APG40 is seen as one system of two windows server (node A, node B)
When one system is Active, the other one is passive
The Operating System, is embedded in a card (The System Board)
on the system board you have two connection in order to communicate to the CP (IPN Connection) you have as well mousse and keyboard connection.
The other connection that allows to communicate with the external (Ethernet Public port,Maintenance Port)are on the Peripheral board.
All data are collected and sent to the data disks (embedded in PSU/HDD Board).
Only the active node can access to the data disk and we have two data disks boards:
one in node A, and one in node B, that are mirrored thanks to the RAID-1
We have as well an alarm board, on which we can connect an alarm display | <urn:uuid:8f79d4a2-0215-41b5-b48c-15e93eb85787> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.erlang.com/reply/40970/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.934011 | 220 | 2.546875 | 3 |
Ports, the centres for trade, need to become a smart link to connect intelligent supply chains.
This is a view shared by Wolfgang Lehmacher, an authority on supply chain matters and a well-respected WEF expert, and many other Port Technology technical paper authors, who view the entire supply chain as one mechanism.
Below are four technologies forging the connections for smart-port centric supply chains.
AI allows computers and machines to function in an intelligent manner
Artificial Intelligence (AI):
AI is an intimidating, complicated topic not free from controversy.
Individuals around the world, and not just those working in ports, are faced with discomfort and uncertainty when relinquishing control, and ultimately responsibility, to automated processes operated by AI.
A technical paper by 1-Stop Communications' CEO Michael Bouari recently explained that an AI-empowered system could provide special advantages to ports by recognising patterns in the logistics chain that humans cannot, “even though the result looks exactly like the kind of judgement a human being would make.”
It is important, of course, that these various systems and technologies revolutionizing ports work together. Dr. Yvo Saanen, Commercial Director and Founder of TBA, warned in 2017 that a lack of solid, quality data across the supply chain could hinder the adoption of AI.
“We’re dealing with input which is at best so-so, and we’re trying to feed powerful algorithms with that,” he argues. “We have to address that.”
This is where big data comes into play, as a massive field of data points and information, all integrated in one place, can enable AI to reach its maximum potential.
Operations at Muscat Port, Oman
It is not difficult to understand where the name ‘Big Data’ originates from when, according to Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg Marine Systems, the maritime industry generates up to 120 million data points every day.
“Companies can analyse these data points to identify efficiencies such as quicker routes or preferred ports,” reveals Hepworth, “resulting in an extra 5-10% increase in performance.”
By collating this information on one integrated system, which requires ports to first transition from inefficient paper-based operations, many small areas of improvement will be easier to identify and implement.
In Oman, Trelleborg unified disparate data from multiple projects to provide a comprehensive overview of the port’s operations, as well as the potential to optimise working practice and boost efficiency.
Another example of this taking place is at ports located in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, which are utilizing computer-generated big data to produce detailed statistics at a faster pace than humans can master.
Mining tools extract data from hundreds of thousands of websites
The Internet of Things (IoT):
The integration of interconnected, embedded devices, which can work together to produce accurate and specific data, is a pivotal tool for the smart port of the future.
By connecting command centres with real time information, data creates decisions that improve performance and efficiency.
However, large, intricate ports and terminals have a vast number of parameters and factors that IoT systems must account for, such as the harsh environment that the technology has to withstand.
As Paul Smits, Chief Financial Officer of the Rotterdam Port Authority, underlines, many se
nsor suppliers are not aware of the impact salt water and temperature fluctuations can have on their systems, presenting a risk to the supply chain.
However, with the help of a new IoT system currently in operation at Rotterdam, shipping companies “know well in advance what weather and water conditions will be like,” and “can anticipate these circumstances with targeted measures.”
A container vessel travels through the Port of Rotterdam
Terminal Operating System (TOS):
The TOS is the brain of an automated port or terminal.
Opinions are divided, with Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Department of Global Studies & Geography at Hofstra University, arguing that there is a “ceiling representing what level of automation can be effectively implemented at a terminal from a cost/benefit perspective”.
Other commentators, such as Timo Lehto, Jari Hamalainen and Heimo Poutanen of Kalmar, have called for a systemic approach, in which open interfaces allow port operators to interact directly with automation technology.[LD4]
“In order to be usable, the open interfaces of an automation system require full support from the system provider,” they suggest.
This is one example of the cargo lifting company presenting
a strong case for more standardization in the industry.
By encouraging a common global port interface, the process of moving goods in and out of terminals will be expedited, resulting in a streamlined global supply chain that meets the demand of global consumerism.
On the other hand, Rodrigue points out that lower than anticipated demand, faced by major carriers such as Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in recent years, might render such a technological transition inert.
“Terminal automation must be considered in a wider context that affects both the technical aspects of terminal operations, but also the derived demand of maritime shipping.”
Maersk containers in the Harbour of Ancona
However, one thing is certain.
The ongoing system revolution witnessed in ports must operate in conjunction with each other.
No innovation is an island, and integrating the latest operational developments is crucial if they are to be as effective as the industry hopes.
The future may remain unclear, but it is obvious that change is on the horizon.
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How to make beef tips in a slow cooker. Season the beef tips generously with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, whisk together beef broth and beef gravy until combined, then pour over beef and onion in slow cooker.
Beef tips and gravy for slow cooker. Dump mixed ingredients over top of beef, stir. In bowl combine soup mix, soup & broth, whisk to combine thoroughly. Pour the gravy mixture into the slow cooker.
Beef tips beef tips are usually the tender parts of the tenderloin top. Cook on low for 8 hours. Season beef with salt and pepper and sprinlkle with flour;
Add beef cubes to slow cooker, season with salt & pepper. Add the seared beef, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker. Pour the broth over the meat in the slow cooker.add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Cast iron is always my first choice for this task. Slow cooker beef tips with gravy. Mix all of the other ingredients and pour over the meat.
Mix both packets of brown gravy mix with 1 cup of water, and pour over the beef tips. Do not overcrow the pan). For a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch and water to make a smooth paste, and stir into the gravy.
Pour gravy into slow cooker, and stir. How to make beef tips in the slow cooker. If gravy is desired, remove about 1 cup of the liquid.
To the same skillet the beef was seared in, add the butter and flour. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and allow gravy to simmer until thickened to the consistency of thick gravy. Put the beef tips in your slow cooker.
Whisk in the flour until dissolved, then add remaining gravy ingredients. Transfer meat to slow cooker and sprinkle flour and thyme over. 2 lb cubed beef stew meat 1 envelope brown gravy mix 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup ginger ale (you can use water, but seriously, use ginger ale) instructions.
Simmer about 2 minutes to thicken. For this version, use only 2 cups of beef broth. Add the mushrooms and liquid.
Take 1/2 cup slow cooker liquids and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Served with buttered noodles or mashed potatoes, it’s the perfect meal for a chilly. Slow cooker beef tips with gravy — this simple slow cooker meal is total comfort food.
Add the beef tips back into the slow cooker and cook on high for about 10 minutes or until the liquid starts to thicken and turns into a gravy. A delicious way to serve steak in the fall and winter months. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg.
Serve over hot mashed potatoes. Start by searing the beef, in batches, in a heavy pan. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet, season beef with salt and pepper, and brown beef on all sides, working in batches if needed.
Turn heat to low, and simmer until the meat is very tender, about 3 hours. Pour cornstarch mixture into remaining liquid in the crock pot and mix well. Place the cubed beef and chopped onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Whats a good made up word?
How do you create a made up word?
Let’s look at five ways Shakespeare invented words that will help you invent your own words for your content.
- Change nouns into verbs (verbing) …
- Transform verbs into adjectives. …
- Connect words never used together before. …
- Add prefixes and suffixes. …
- Invent the word you need.
Is DORD a word?
You see, “dord” isn’t a real word, even though it appeared in a dictionary. It was the result of someone misreading a note written by Austin M. Paterson, Webster’s chemistry editor at the time.
Why did Shakespeare make up words?
Primarily by adding prefixes and suffixes to known words; this way, audiences would be able to generally comprehend what he was getting at, since they would be inherently familiar with both the root words and their additions.
What was the first word ever?
The word is of Hebrew origin(it is found in the 30th chapter of Exodus). Also according to Wiki answers,the first word ever uttered was “Aa,” which meant “Hey!” This was said by an australopithecine in Ethiopia more than a million years ago.
What is the oldest word in the world?
Mother, bark and spit are just three of 23 words that researchers believe date back 15,000 years, making them the oldest known words.
What do ghost words mean?
A ghost word is a word published in a dictionary or similarly authoritative reference work, having rarely, if ever, been used in practice, and previously having been meaningless.
What is DERD?
DERD. Diesel Electric Reduction Drive. Copyright 1988-2018 AcronymFinder.com, All rights reserved.
Is dord a Scrabble word?
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Everywhere you go, someone is giving advice regarding selling real estate. There’s no way to discern if the information they’re giving you is high quality, or if it’s a bit of bad advice. This article will give you the useful information you are looking for regarding selling real estate.
It can be a nuisance at times to attend to those little odd jobs around the house, such as minor repairs or touch-up painting. That said, not doing these jobs will cause the problem to snowball, which means doing a lot of work before the house can be put on the market.
If you plan to list your home for sale, it doesn’t hurt to add a few energy-efficient upgrades to communicate value to potential buyers. If you install energy star rated items, such as energy monitors, LED bulbs, and solar motion lights outdoors, people may be more likely to buy the house because they can save a great deal of money not having to buy those things themselves.
Have the relevant information that a potential buyer may ask about at hand when selling your home. Keep records of the companies and professionals who have worked on the house, complete with details of the jobs performed. Doing this will allow potential buyers to see how much effort was put into maintaining the property while you owned it.
Sometimes creating competitive bidding wars can really pay off. Setting a competitive listing price is important. Potential buyers want to buy a home that is priced at a fair rate, and competitively pricing a home is a great way to do that. The more parties that are interested in your property, the more likely you are to get the full asking price, if not more.
Using lots of options is imperative when you are trying to sell some real estate. The more avenues you explore, the better your odds are of finding prospective buyers. So make sure you use a real estate agent, the Internet, papers, and other sellers tools. Utilize every possible strategy to increase your chance for success and profit.
If you plan to paint the inside spaces of the home before placing it on the market, try to avoid being influenced by your own color preferences when selecting paint shades. Rather, select traditional, neutral colors like off-white, eggshell, or taupe. Painting your home will make it more attractive for potential buyers.
In conclusion, it can be trying to listen to so-called experts give you their opinion on selling real estate. The tips and tricks in this article have been widely proven time and time again. Hopefully this article will help to either clear up what you were unsure about, or give you some new information. | <urn:uuid:54d1a9e0-4af3-4d47-9819-7e9f13fff799> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://realestateinvestmentgame.com/tag/regarding-selling-real/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.954653 | 540 | 1.59375 | 2 |
To sanction or not to sanction; that's the question legislators, public onlookers and federal workers have been waffling about since the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breaches, and even dating back to the cyberattack on Sony Pictures in 2014.
In the latter debilitating attack, the U.S. government imposed sanctions on North Korea, the apparent perpetrator. But the government has dragged its feet on putting forth sanctions in the OPM breach, even though it pointed to China as the likely conductor of the major espionage campaign that turned over more than 20 million federal workers' personal information, including that of informants based in foreign countries.
The contentious relationship between the two countries appeared to come to a head over the weekend, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House later this month. China's state news agency, Xinhuanet, reported on September 12 that the two countries reached an “important consensus on combating cyber crime.”
Jinping's Special Envoy Meng Jianzhu reportedly met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, as well as Jeh Johnson, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Susan Rice, U.S. national security advisor.
The Chinese media outlet reports that this meeting involved both countries stressing their desire to curb cyber incidents. They also emphasized the necessity of enhancing “mutual trust and cooperation in the sphere of cybersecurity.”
Meanwhile, U.S. officials remain relatively mum about their diplomatic cybersecurity accomplishments. Rice reportedly told Reuters she had a “frank and open exchange about cyber issues.”
While some might point to sanctions against North Korea as evidence enough for imposing sanctions in retaliation for the compromising of OPM's databases, Paul Kurtz, former White House cybersecurity advisor and current CEO and founder of TruSTAR Technology, reminded of the serious implications behind that kind of move during an interview with SCMagazine.com.
“It's silly not to have the tool of sanctions available in cyberspace,” he said. “But the ability to use that tool is developed over time.”
In other words, even if sanctions were imposed on individuals or specific groups, it would take months for them to truly take effect.
Instead, he suggested looking at all the tools available to the U.S. government and then determining the best course of action before “pulling the trigger.” | <urn:uuid:372e7df0-924c-48ac-8e6a-155b4d4c84a3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.scmagazine.com/news/incident-response/china-claims-deal-made-with-u-s-over-cybersecurity-u-s-officials-not-talking | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.962701 | 494 | 1.875 | 2 |
Last Friday North Korea announced that it would soon be adopting its own time zone — putting the country half an hour behind South Korea and Japan and half an hour ahead of China. Now, this isn’t actually unprecedented; Foreign Policy pointed out that there’s a “long history of what might be described as time zone manipulation for political ends,” including Hugo Chavez’s decision to move Venezuela’s time zone by half an hour in 2007. There’s even a kind of logic to this particular move: it returns North Korea to the time it used before being forced onto Japanese time when that country ruled Korea. (South Korea did the same thing from 1954 to 1961.) As North Korea’s state news agency put it:
The wicked Japanese imperialists committed such unpardonable crimes as depriving Korea of even its standard time while mercilessly trampling down its land with 5 000 year-long history and culture and pursuing the unheard-of policy of obliterating the Korean nation.
The change to the new time zone will take place on August 15, the seventieth anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II.
But one South Korean scholar, Chang Yong-seok, told the New York Times that the move chiefly serves to underscore the isolation and total power of the North Korean state: “With the new time zone, Kim Jong-un is reasserting his code words of self-reliance and national dignity to his people… Whatever difficulties and inconveniences the new time zone may cause are nothing to his government, compared with its propaganda value at home.”
While this news just underscores how repulsive Kim’s regime truly is, I suspect it mostly evokes three responses from most readers in the West: bemusement (Can North Korea get any more bizarre?), annoyance (This isn’t going to inconvenience me, is it?), or boredom (Who cares about time zones, anyway?).
But I wonder if — oddly — this announcement shouldn’t make us pause to think about the nature of time and how it’s structured.
First, while time zones might seem rather mundane to us, they are a relatively recent invention that epitomize several themes of modernity: standardization and rationalization (though in practice they’re actually quite confusing and irrational), but also the rise of certain kinds of economy and empire. While most Americans are probably happy that the railroads replaced the hundreds of local “sun times” with four time zones, if I were African, Asian, Latin American, or Native American, I might not scoff at North Korea’s complaint that standard time zones reflect an imperial structuring of time. (Much like many of the world’s boundaries reflect an imperial structuring of space.)
Now, as a sometime world traveler and as an international historian whose job involves telling stories embedded in time, I’m perfectly fine that we don’t have thousands of time zones around the world. And there are probably less disruptive and more effective ways to right the wrongs of empire than to shift the clocks back thirty minutes.
But the very fact that we take time zones for granted — and snicker nervously at crazy-scary dictators who deviate from accepted practice — should at least remind modern Christians how little thought we give to time, which is, after all, one of the central features of Creation.
How many of us truly honor the Sabbath, which Lauren Winner calls “a basic unit of Christian time,” a set-apart break that is distinct from “time as we know it” (Mudhouse Sabbath, p. 3)? How many of us interrupt our work and leisure to do like Jesus, the apostles, and millions of earlier believers and pause to pray at fixed times in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night?
As Phyllis Tickle points out in the introduction to each part of her Divine Hours prayer manuals, “praying the hours” enabled early Jewish followers of the Way to adapt a distinctive spiritual tradition to life in a Roman empire “whose efficiency and commerce depended in no small part upon the orderly and organized conduct of each business day.” Sound familiar?
As a people called to live “in the world, but not of it,” Christians should expect to live within a certain structuring of time that enables “orderly and organized conduct,” but not to the point that we forget the sacredness of time and simply define its use in terms of “efficiency and commerce.” | <urn:uuid:bfa7c779-d245-4c4c-8637-2f32e00ebbde> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pietistschoolman.com/2015/08/10/north-korea-and-a-christian-view-of-time/?replytocom=70778 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.933237 | 946 | 2.65625 | 3 |
This is a framework which helps to structure the approach to each market. The mix is a bundle of variables offered to the customer. This is a tactical/operational part of a marketing plan. It is composed of the elements below
- Product -refers to anything that can be offered to a market for attention, use, or consumption that might satisfy a want or need
- Price – This is the amount of money charged for a good or service. This is the sum of value consumers exchange for the benefit of having or using a good or service.
- Place – refers to channel of distribution or the route or path followed by a product as it moves from the producer to the consumer/final user.
- Promotion – Promotion is a function of marketing mix and is a technique used in creating awareness on the company’s product as well as the company itself.
- Process – involves taking into accounts all elements that translates to satisfaction of customer needs and wants.
- People – this are the living creatures that are willing and able to transact.
- Physical evidence – this are elements that can be seen, felt, heard or smelt.
- Probe – this basically refers to asking questions or carrying out a market research. | <urn:uuid:04744d2b-58d0-4206-ac70-625bec71f7f2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://knecnotes.com/marketing-mixes/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.950109 | 250 | 1.914063 | 2 |
David Attenborough’s latest series, Great Barrier Reef, received a rousing premier at the Australian High Commission in London.
Celebrities strolling down the red carpet at Australia House on Wednesday night included Barry Humphries, Helena Bonham Carter, Heston Blumenthal , Prince Phillip and the world’s most famous naturalist himself.
“I dreamt of the Barrier Reef as a boy,” Attenborough said at the special screening.
The 89-year-old legendary film maker and wildlife advocate said, apart from his home, Australia’s north-east coast was his favourite part of the world.
“North Queensland is a wonderful place – it has everything. It has mountains, tropical rainforests, the Barrier Reef,” he said.
“It has wonderful creatures that occur nowhere else. It’s a great place.”
Attenborough’s three-part series about the Great Barrier Reef, funded in part by Tourism Australia, debuts in the UK on the BBC on Boxing Day before being broadcast around the world.
The documentary comes as scientific evidence mounts against the survival of the reef in the face of global warming and sea water acidity. | <urn:uuid:06aba43d-49f9-46a6-9252-625b95e86ae0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.australiantimes.co.uk/news/celebrities-flock-to-attenborough-premiere-at-australia-house-in-london/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.944874 | 254 | 1.632813 | 2 |
Chamseddine Bourassine, a Tunisian fisherman in his 50s, says he and his colleagues are on the front lines of a growing humanitarian disaster as waves of African and Arab migrants take to the sea bound for Italy. Bourassine does his best to save who he can, but his boat is not big enough to save the flood of African and Middle Eastern migrants who run into trouble on the overcrowded boats of migrants seeking a new life in Europe. He estimates he has saved more than 1,000 migrants on four separate occasions while out in his fishing boat, twice since the Libyan uprising in 2011.
The other day, with my boat, I brought back 107 people, three or four died before my eyes, they fell in the water and they didn’t know how to swim. My stability [of the boat] didn’t allow me to act.
Chamseddine Bourassine, a Tunisian fisherman
The fishermen complain that the authorities are turning a blind eye. The fishermen don’t keep track of the number of migrants they recover—dead or alive. But they are unanimous in saying the numbers are rising. Last week, two bodies were pulled out the water off the nearby coastal resort of Djerba. Yet they’ve seen up 30 boats of migrants leaving each day for Italy, each with a capacity of between 50 and 250 people. The Italian navy say they had rescued more than 93,000 migrants since the start of the year. Despite the risks, migrants see the journey as their only option. Abou Bakr Boudjan is a Gambian who found his way to Libya last year. Two months ago, he took a boat trying to reach Europe but was caught by the coast guard at sea. His dreams are simple: having a normal life and a job.
Anywhere I can now have freedom is OK. Here, Libya, Italy … anywhere.
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Qeshm Travel Guide
Things to do in Qeshm, Activities, and Attractions
Qeshm Island is the largest Island in the Persian Gulf. This Island is larger than 20 countries in the world and is full of wonders and beauties .Qeshm Island is known for its unique natural attractions and stunning landscapes. This magnificent Island is also a valuable Geopark . In addition, Qeshm, is an important trade center in the area, thus includes many shopping centers .The interesting geological sites , the breathtaking sceneries ,various aquatic activities available alongside the opportunity to get a sense of the culture of the Southern part of Iran, has made this heavenly Island a popular holiday destination. Qeshm Island attracts many travelers yearly, whether they’re looking for adventure or just want to relax. | <urn:uuid:d9fde057-edf5-4945-8656-13f929b3c5b5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cheetah-adventures.com/iran-destinations/qeshm-travel-guide/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.937761 | 166 | 1.671875 | 2 |
Agoseris glauca facts for kids
Quick facts for kidsAgoseris glauca
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Agoseris glauca is a perennial herb which varies in general appearance. It produces a basal patch of leaves of various shapes which may be as long as the plant is high.
There is no stem but the plant flowers in a stemlike inflorescence which is sometimes erect, reaching heights near half a meter or taller. The flower head is one to three centimeters wide with layers of pointed phyllaries. The head is ligulate, bearing many yellow ray florets but no disc florets.
The fruit is an achene with a body up to a centimeter long and a pappus which may be almost 2 centimeters in length.
- Agoseris glauca var. dasycephala (Torr. & A. Gray) Jeps.
- Agoseris glauca var. glauca
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Making mistakes is a guarantee in life. You can’t avoid them entirely, no matter what you do. What matters more than any blunder or its magnitude is your response afterward.
Most, if not all, of your mistakes, can be excellent learning opportunities. In fact, learning from failure is often the key to success. By getting things wrong, you’ll improve your skills and grow in various ways.
If you’re learning, you won't go wrong.
It's important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst thing that can happen is you become memorable.
Sara Blakely, Founder and CEO of Spanx
What are mistakes? Why are they associated with failure?
A mistake is an error in judgment, misunderstanding, or misguided action. You won’t always have poor intentions when making mistakes — in fact, many mistakes are accidents. They can occur because you simply didn’t know better, whether in your personal or professional life.
Alternatively, failure usually comes from a lack of success, or an inability to meet expectations. Everyone’s definition of failure is different.
Several consecutive mistakes could lead to failure, but the terms aren’t synonymous. Fear of failure is natural. But since humans aren’t perfect, errors are inevitable, and both mistakes and failure are great learning experiences.
What matters most is what we take away from our mistakes, and how we learn not to make them again.
Are there any benefits to making mistakes?
Though it may not seem so, making mistakes always has benefits. But this is only the case if you follow these steps after an error:
1. Acknowledge mistakes
The first step to achieving growth is admitting when you’ve done wrong. Don’t try to cover it up, deny it, or push it aside. Doing so will only make things worse, increase your stress, and in some cases, damage your reputation.
If you need to apologize to someone, apologize.
Think of the biggest mistake you’ve ever made. Does anyone remember it? Did you learn something from it? Honesty and ownership are acts of courage. People will remember your bravery and grace over your accidents or clumsiness.
2. Reframe and analyze the mistake
Changing your perspective is the second step to the learning process. Putting in a dedicated effort to step back from the situation will help you see the bigger picture and increase your resilience. This is important for personal and professional development alike.
Ask yourself the following questions: What was I trying to do? What went wrong? When did it go wrong? Why did it go wrong?
Any life lessons, and insight into how to avoid repeating the same mistake, are somewhere in the answers.
3. Ask yourself the hard questions
Self-reflection is difficult but crucial to the learning journey. Similar to ownership, you can’t take steps to change things if you don’t know what you did. Take the time to consider what led up to the mistake, including errors you made along the way.
4. Put the lessons you've learned into practice
Introspection is healthy, but it can only get you so far. Eventually, you’ll have to take action to ensure you grow as a person.
Take what you’ve learned from your mistake and adjust accordingly. That may mean improving your communication skills, or putting in place strategies so you don’t lose track of time or neglect important details.
Practice makes perfect. The more frequently you train your mind and body to think and react in a certain way, the quicker the improvement.
5. Review your progress
Two good ways of tracking your progress include carving out time to evaluate yourself or asking a trusted family member, friend, or colleague to act as an accountability partner.
Having another uninvolved person in the issue can offer an objective perspective and usually a clearer, more positive opinion about your personal development. This person can help you stay on the right track, and encourage you along the way.
Coaches can also play the role of an accountability partner.
6. Recognize that it's okay to feel vulnerable
When we make mistakes, we tend to feel discouraged and vulnerable. That’s normal, and that’s okay. Only when we are willing to be open-minded to these feelings can we improve and help others do the same.
7. Remember that we can't avoid making mistakes
Change is perhaps one of the only constant things about our world. Everything around us — technology, our careers, where we live, whom we love, and what we value — is constantly shifting.
Change leads to unfamiliar territory, and with unfamiliar territory comes mistakes. It’s impossible to anticipate everything that will happen; all we can do is try our best, ask for help, and support others. Rest assured, you aren’t alone in whatever it is you're dealing with.
Why is it important to see mistakes as learning experiences?
We’re not going to sugarcoat it: Life is hard. But with the lows come the highs, and your situation will get better.
If you or someone you know is feeling down, try reading the following inspirational quotations. They’re guaranteed to put a smile on your face and give you the spark you need to gather all you’ve learned and keep going.
"Ah yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.” - Walt Disney
"Learn from every mistake because every experience, encounter, and particularly your mistakes are there to teach you and force you into being more of who you are." - Oprah Winfrey
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” - Elbert Hubbard
“One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect... Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist.” - Stephen Hawking
Being compassionate toward oneself after making a mistake
It can be challenging to maintain a positive outlook, especially when we get caught up in the torrent of daily life. We all have bad days or bad weeks. Don’t be afraid to mess up. It is part of building and fine-tuning your mental fitness to become the best version of yourself.
How you see yourself and view your actions is a significant aspect of handling any errors you make. Your mindset is everything.
It may seem small, but showing compassion toward yourself does wonders for your self-esteem.
BetterUp was created precisely for that purpose: to empower and guide you through life’s tough spots. Whether you’re looking to assert yourself more, fine-tune your career and leadership skills, or take steps to change your perspective, we are here to help you find the transformative power within yourself to do so. | <urn:uuid:5d7c41af-5162-4cab-ad59-64fad0ddabda> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.betterup.com/blog/learning-from-your-mistakes | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.948244 | 1,447 | 2.96875 | 3 |
MUSICAL MANUSCRIPT autograph signed "Norbert Schultze", Lili Marleen, 1938-1948; 2 pages oblong in-8 of cardboard music paper (13.5 x 17.5 cm) with 10 lines (folded, a little soiled and stained);in German.
Manuscript of his mythical song LiliMarleen. It was at the
request of the singer Lale Andersen that Schultze set to music in 1938 the poem Lied eines jungen Wachtpostens written in 1915 by the soldier Hans Leip (1893-1983); Lili Marleen was first a commercial failure, before becoming a worldwide success during the war, taken up in 1944 by Marlene Dietrich who renamed her Lili Marlene
Under the title Lili Marleen, and the name of the lyricist "(Hans Leip 1915)", Norbert Schultze wrote the melody (12 bars) of the song, Moderato, with the lyrics of the five verses: "Vor der Kaserne, vor dem großen Tor"; he signed and dated it at the top: "Norbert Schultze 1938
On the back, in 1948, Schultze inscribed this dedication: "Für meinen Freund Gilbert Johnson und seine reizende Frau Liselotte zur Erinnerung an den Braunschweiger Heimatkomponisten Norbert Schultze. Braunschweig, 22.II.48". | <urn:uuid:3ba2a8e8-d532-447c-bdf5-61b2b9a0fa7a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.collections-aristophil.com/en/lot/107794/13568688-schultze-norbert-19112002music | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.805539 | 319 | 2.125 | 2 |
This section is from the book "Modern Buildings, Their Planning, Construction And Equipment Vol2", by G. A. T. Middleton. Also available from Amazon: Modern Buildings.
179). The disadvantage of this method of fixing is that cracks are liable to occur round the edges of the soldered dot.
The Secret Tack. A better method of fixing dormer cheeks is shown by Fig. 180.
This is formed by hollowing out the boarding and soldering a lead tack or copper clip to the back of the lead covering. The loose end is passed through a slot in the boarding, and copper nailed on the inside. This secures the lead as firmly as the soldered dot, and is not so unsightly.
These may be executed in either iron or lead.
The following are the weights of lead soil pipes:-
Weight per 10 Feet length not less than
Lead soil pipes are durable, easily cleaned, and less corrosive than iron; their wiped soldered joints (Fig. 181) are more reliable than the caulked leaded joints of cast-iron pipes, and there are fewer joints in lead than in iron pipes.
The joints in soil pipes should be "wiped." This operation is performed by opening the upper end of the lead pipe by means of a tan pin, when the end of the remaining piece is filed to a sharp edge on the external face, the pipes are then fitted together and the internal faces kept true. The two ends are covered with "soil" for about 3 inches from the extremities, and the pipes for about 1 1/2 inch from each end are scraped bright by a shave hook. The pipes are then placed together and secured in position, molten solder being poured on from a ladle and wiped round to shape with a greased cloth. The solder adheres to the part that has been shaved, and forms a sharp line at its junction near the soil (see Fig. 181).
Plumber's solder is composed of three parts, by weight, of lead to one part of tin.
To prevent sagging or telescoping, lead soil pipes are supported every 5 feet by a pair of tacks soldered to the soil pipe and securely nailed to the walls.
Lead soil pipes can be obtained tinned inside. The tinning, however, is liable to chip and present a rough surface to collect foul matter.
Fig. 182 shows the connection of a lead soil pipe with the drain. A brass or gun-metal sleeve piece or thimble is threaded on to the end of the pipe, and the lead is bossed over the projecting fillet of the thimble. The top part of the thimble is secured to the soil pipe by a wiped joint. The thimble is then placed in the drain socket, and the joint made with Portland cement 1 to 1.
Soil pipes should be continued up full bore as ventilators, and protected as stated in the Chapter on Drainage.
These are generally of lead, and vary in sizes from 1 1/2 to 3 inches. They are secured to the wall by lead tacks, and connected to the drains in a similar manner to the soil pipes, except when discharging over an open channel.
The following are the weights for different sizes of lead pipes:-
1 1/4 Inch.
1 1/2 Inch.
Iron soil pipes are generally used at the present time on account of their strength, as they stand expansion and contraction better than lead. No iron soil pipe should be less than 1/4 inch thick for outside situations, and joints should not be made in the walls. Iron soil pipes have more joints than lead pipes have, the former being cast in 6-feet lengths, whilst the latter are made in lengths of from 10 to 12 feet.
The pipes should be fixed clear of the wall - by being nailed through lugs which are cast on the pipes, or they should be secured by wrought-iron collars, the back part of which is built into the wall, and then the two parts are screwed together.
The following table gives the weights of cast-iron soil pipes:-
Thickness of Metal not less than
Weight per 6 feet length (including Socket and beaded Spigot or Flanges at least 1/4 inch thick) not less than:-
Iron soil pipes are finished at the top in the same manner as lead pipes, and the joint connecting them to the drain is made by first placing a ring of spun yarn, or a lead flange cut to fit, inside the socket of the stoneware pipe. The beaded spigot is then inserted into the drain pipe, and the joint made in cement 1 to 1.
In modern practice sink, bath, and lavatory wastes are executed in iron, as there is less expansion and contraction by the hot and cold water. They are secured to the wall and connected to the drains in a similar manner to the soil pipes.
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Lipid droplets (LDs), which are ubiquitous organelles consisting of a neutral lipid core coated with a phospholipid monolayer, play key roles in the regulation of cellular lipid metabolism. Although it is well known that mammalian oocytes and embryos contain LDs and that the amount of LDs varies among animal species, their physiological functions remain unclear. In this study, we have developed a method based on two-step centrifugation for efficient removal of almost all LDs from mouse MII oocytes (delipidation). We found that delipidated MII oocytes could be fertilized in vitro, and developed normally to the blastocyst stage even when the embryos were cultured in the absence of a fatty acid supply. LDs were newly synthesized and accumulated soon after delipidation, but chemical inhibition of long chain acyl-CoA synthetases (ACSLs) blocked this process, resulting in severe impairment of early embryonic development. Furthermore, we found that overabundance of LDs is detrimental to early embryonic development. Our findings demonstrate the importance of synthesis and maintenance of LDs, mediated in part by ACSL activity, during preimplantation embryonic development.
Lipid droplets (LDs) are dynamic organelles with important roles in lipid metabolism. LDs consist largely of neutral lipids, predominantly triglyceride (TG) and cholesterol ester (CE), and provide substrates for energy production, membrane components and signaling lipids (Walther and Farese, 2012; Welte, 2015). LDs are thought to be formed de novo in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) because the proteins required for neutral lipid synthesis and LD formation both reside in the ER (Brasaemle et al., 2004; Buhman et al., 2001). LD growth is a complex process requiring the activities of multiple enzymes (Pol et al., 2014). Mature LDs consist of a neutral lipid core coated with a phospholipid monolayer (Tauchi-Sato et al., 2002) containing structural proteins [such as perilipins (Bickel et al., 2009)] that regulate LD function. In addition to their association with the ER, LDs also interact with several other organelles, including mitochondria, Golgi, peroxisomes and lysosomes in order to help the cell adapt to the nutrient environment (Valm et al., 2017). Although LDs have been observed in most cell types throughout the animal kingdom, their function is much broader than previously anticipated; LDs are not only important for energy storage and as sources of lipids for steroid hormone production, but also act as storage sites for nuclear proteins (Cermelli et al., 2006; Welte, 2015).
During mammalian oogenesis, LDs are stored in the cytoplasm, although for unknown reasons the exact content of LDs varies widely among species (Bradley and Swann, 2019; Dunning et al., 2014). Mouse oocytes/embryos store very few LDs relative to pig, which contain high levels of stored lipids [fatty acid lipid content: 25.7×10−5 ng/µm3 in porcine oocytes versus 2.05×10−5 ng/µm3 in mouse (Bradley and Swann, 2019)]. Because the level of LDs may reflect the extent of β-oxidation, fatty acids produced by lipolysis and/or lipophagy (Zechner et al., 2017) might be the primary energy source in porcine oocytes/embryos. By contrast, probably owing to the lower level of LDs, mouse oocytes/embryos have long been thought to use pyruvate, lactate and glucose as their principal energy substrates, although these substrates are strictly regulated during preimplantation development (Gardner and Leese, 1986; Leese and Barton, 1984). However, several lines of evidence suggest that LD biogenesis is physiologically important during early embryonic development: (1) LD morphology changes dynamically during embryonic development and in response to culture conditions (Bradley et al., 2016; Watanabe et al., 2010); (2) preimplantation embryos can take up exogenous FAs for storage as neutral lipid (mainly TG), and for use in β-oxidation (Hillman and Flynn, 1980); and (3) β-oxidation plays a vital role in the development of preimplantation embryos (Dunning et al., 2010).
To elucidate the roles of LDs, we recently developed a selective autophagy-based method, termed forced lipophagy, to achieve LD depletion (Tatsumi et al., 2018). Forced lipophagy relies on autophagic activity and expression of the autophagic adaptor p62, also known as Sqstm1 (Ichimura et al., 2008), on the surface of LDs. p62 facilitates the interaction of LDs with LC3, which stably binds to the autophagosomal membrane, forming a bridge between LDs and the membrane. LDs sequestered by the autophagosome ultimately fuse with the lysosome, where they are degraded. Using a forced lipophagy system, we could decrease LD size and number, as well as TG content. Under these conditions, ∼50% of embryos were developmentally retarded until the blastocyst stage, suggesting that a proper level of LDs is essential for normal preimplantation embryonic development. Although forced lipophagy is a useful approach for studying LD function in living oocytes and embryos, one limitation is that the efficiency of forced lipophagy depends on intrinsic autophagic activity; consequently, not all LDs are eliminated. Therefore, in order to determine the precise function of LDs during early embryonic development, a more specific method that completely removes LDs from mouse oocytes and/or embryos is required.
In this study, we developed a delipidation method for efficiently removing LDs from mouse MII oocytes. Using the method, we found that, even after delipidation, MII oocytes could be fertilized and developed normally. Unexpectedly, we found that immediately after delipidation, LDs were newly synthesized and accumulated through induction of fatty acids mediated by acyl-CoA synthetase activity. These newly synthesized LDs, as well as their proper storage, were crucial for preimplantation embryonic development.
Complete removal of LDs (delipidation) from MII oocytes by two-step centrifugation
While delipidation based on centrifugation has been used frequently in porcine oocytes/embryos (Nagashima et al., 1995, 1994; Yoneda et al., 2004), no method has been previously developed for mouse. Hence, we sought to optimize a delipidation method for application to mouse oocytes and embryos.
To determine the most efficient delipidation condition, we collected MII oocytes from superovulated C57BL/6 females and performed an initial centrifugation at 4200 g for 10 min (Fig. 1A). We found that this centrifugation caused aggregation of LDs in the cell periphery (Fig. 1B, left). However, because the aggregated LDs remained tightly associated with cellular structures, it was difficult to remove them completely without also depleting other cytoplasmic contents, and the subsequent procedure (removal of aggregated LDs using a micropipette) tended to cause severe damage, leading to oocyte death (data not shown).
To overcome these problems, we centrifuged MII oocytes at 9500 g for 10 min under hyperosmolar conditions (∼440 mOsm). This manipulation increased the size of the perivitelline (PV) space, and the aggregated LDs were released into the larger PV space (Fig. 1A); a similar procedure has previously been demonstrated in porcine embryos (Men et al., 2015). Strikingly, these additional treatments led to the release of nearly all aggregated LDs into the PV space with less damage to the oocyte (Fig. 1B, right); more than 95% of MII oocytes survived after two-step centrifugation (Fig. 1C, left) and nearly 90% of their LDs were released into the PV space (Fig. 1C, right). In the final step, the released LDs were successfully isolated using a micropipette (Fig. 1D, Movie 1). We also verified that this method could be applied to MII oocytes, which were derived from different mouse strains, including B6 (used in this study), C3H and ICR (Fig. S1).
Specific isolation of LDs without cytoplasmic contamination
We confirmed that our method resulted in highly efficient removal of LDs from MII oocytes without extra cytoplasmic contamination. Staining of individual organelles with specific fluorescent dyes revealed that the ER, lysosome and mitochondria were retained in the cytoplasm even after the second centrifugation, whereas almost all LDs (which were labeled with the fluorescent neutral lipid dye BODIPY 493/503) were localized in the PV space (Fig. 2A). Consistent results were obtained by EM analysis: LDs were clustered and aggregated at the cell periphery after the first centrifugation (Fig. 2B, left), and were released into the PV space with very little accompanying cytoplasmic content after the second centrifugation (Fig. 2B, right). Furthermore, we performed LC-MS analysis to determine the level of TG species in non-delipidated or delipidated MII oocytes, and found that the levels of most TG species measured [primarily oleic (18:1), linoleic (18:2) and palmitic acids (16:0)] were significantly reduced after delipidation (Fig. 2C). Together, these results clearly demonstrate that LDs can be specifically removed from the cytoplasm of mouse MII oocytes by two-step centrifugation combined with hyperosmotic treatment.
Delipidated MII oocytes were fertilized and developed normally
Next, to determine whether LD depletion would influence the developmental potential of MII oocytes, we performed in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and analyzed the subsequent development of the embryos. The results revealed that although the IVF rate of delipidated MII oocytes was significantly reduced to about 50% of the level in non-delipidated MII oocytes (Fig. 3A, left; P<0.01, Student's t-test), MII oocytes could be efficiently fertilized by ICSI despite delipidation (Fig. 3A, right; P=0.221, Student's t-test). These results indicate that delipidation, especially a two-step centrifugation or hyperosmotic treatment, might affect the zona pellucida (ZP), thus preventing sperm-egg interactions. We found that ZP-free delipidated MII oocytes were efficiently fertilized by IVF relative to ZP-free non-delipidated MII oocytes (Fig. 3B, left, P=0.158, Student's t-test). Consistent with this, ZP drilling greatly improved IVF efficiency (Fig. 3B, right, P=0.453, Student's t-test). These results support our prediction that changing the characteristics of ZP, but not the plasma membrane, during the delipidation procedure is responsible for the lower IVF success rate. However, once the delipidated MII oocytes were fertilized by IVF or ICSI, their subsequent developmental potential was comparable with that of non-delipidated MII oocytes, even when the embryos were cultured in the absence of an extracellular FA supply (Fig. 3C,D and Movie 2).
LDs are newly synthesized immediately after delipidation
The fact that delipidation did not affect developmental potential implied that LDs stored in MII oocytes may be dispensable. However, when observing the delipidated MII oocytes/embryos in more detail, we noticed that a few small LDs, possibly representing newly forming LDs, appeared soon after delipidation (Fig. 4A, left panel, MII). The number of new small LDs increased over the course of embryonic development (Fig. 4A, middle to right; one- to two-cell stage). As a result, LD distribution became similar to that of non-delipidated embryos, likely owing to the continuous production of new LDs.
Consistent results were obtained by electron microscopy (EM): non-delipidated MII oocytes contained a large number of clustered LDs, and numerous LDs were observed at the two-cell stage (Fig. 4B, top), in accordance with earlier findings (Bradley et al., 2016). In contrast, delipidated MII oocytes contained very few LDs, but many small LDs appeared at the two-cell stage (Fig. 4B, bottom). Quantitative analysis revealed a significant decrease in both LD area (16.7%) and LD number (12.8%) in delipidated MII oocytes relative to those in non-delipidated MII oocytes (Fig. 4C), whereas at the two-cell stage, LD area and number were 50.0% and 54.4%, respectively, relative to non-delipidated two-cell embryos (Fig. 4C).
The increase in abundance of new LDs was also observed when the delipidated MII oocytes were cultured in BSA-free medium (FHM supplemented with PVP instead of FA-free BSA, Fig. S2), indicating that new LD synthesis occurs regardless of the presence of albumin, which acts as an FA carrier. Based on these results, we presumed that these newly synthesized LDs might contribute to normal embryonic development after delipidation.
To exclude the possibility that newly synthesized LDs were due to growth of pre-existing (previously synthesized) LDs, we sought to visualize the formation and subsequent growth of new LDs. For this purpose, we used BODIPY 558/568 C12 (BODIPY-C12) combined with BODIPY 493/503. BODIPY-C12 is a widely used fluorescent long-chain FA analogue consisting of a 12-carbon saturated FA bound to the BODIPY fluorophore at its hydrophobic end, which is esterified within the cell and incorporated into LD-specific neutral lipids, allowing visualization of the earliest steps of FA-derived LD formation (Kassan et al., 2013; Rambold et al., 2015). Non-delipidated or delipidated MII oocytes were incubated with BODIPY-C12 followed by BODIPY 493/503 staining, and were then observed by confocal fluorescence microscopy. We found that the number of small structures labeled by BODIPY-C12 were remarkably increased in delipidated MII oocytes, whereas such structures were less prominent in non-delipidated MII oocytes (Fig. 4D, top). Importantly, not all structures were detectable with BODIPY 493/503: more of the larger structures were preferentially labeled using BODIPY 493/503, presumably because nascent (small) LDs had very low lipid mass and were therefore difficult to detect using this labeling method. These features indicate that these abundant small structures represent newly forming LDs. Consistent results were obtained at the two-cell stage: most of the LDs, labeled using BODIPY-C12, were clearly visible and hence detectable using BODIPY 493/503 (Fig. 4D, bottom), suggesting that they are mature LDs. In addition, time-lapse imaging of delipidated MII oocytes revealed that BODIPY-C12 fluorescence, which initially appeared in a reticular pattern resembling the ER (Fig. S3A), subsequently accumulated in tiny puncta (likely representing newly LDs) and ultimately became detectable using BODIPY 493/503 (Fig. S3B). Taken together, these findings indicate that LD biogenesis is highly activated after delipidation.
Regulation of LD content through ACSL activity is important for embryonic development
LD formation is a stepwise process that requires multiple enzymatic activities (Pol et al., 2014). Because free FAs are chemically inert, once inside the cell, they must be activated by esterification by acyl-CoA synthetases. Several different types of acyl-CoA synthetase exist. The long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase (ACSL) proteins activate long-chain fatty acids to acyl-CoA, which are then used for the synthesis of esterified lipids, such as TG and CE. There are five different mammalian isoforms of the ACSL family (ACSL1, 3, 4, 5 and 6) (Mashek et al., 2004), which have different FA preferences and tissue specificity of expression (Fujino et al., 1996; Kang et al., 1997). Among them, ACSL3 is found in growing and mature LDs (Fujimoto et al., 2004; Kassan et al., 2013). Inhibition of this enzymatic activity using triacsin C (Tomoda et al., 1987) greatly reduces TG synthesis (Igal and Coleman, 1996), and thereby blocks FA-induced formation of LDs (Herms et al., 2013; Kassan et al., 2013).
We hypothesized that the newly synthesized LDs observed soon after delipidation might be catalyzed by ACSLs activity. To explore this possibility, we fertilized delipidated MII oocytes, co-cultured them with triacsin C, and stained them using BODIPY 493/503. In triacsin C-treated embryos, LDs labeled with BODIPY 493/503 were significantly less abundant in two-cell embryos, and very few LDs were detectable at the four-cell stage, whereas no obvious changes were detected in DMSO-treated embryos (Fig. 5A, right panels). Consistent with this observation, quantification of the BODIPY 493/503 signal in delipidated embryos revealed that the area occupied by LDs at the two-cell and four-cell stage was 72.9% and 86.9% lower, respectively, than in DMSO-treated embryos (white bars in Fig. 5B), indicating that triacsin C specifically inhibits new LD formation. Analysis of the developmental potential of these embryos revealed that their development was normal up to the eight-cell stage. However, all the embryos failed to develop further, subsequently fragmented or died around the morula stage. By contrast, delipidated embryos co-cultured with DMSO continued to develop to the blastocyst stage (Fig. 5C,D and Movie 3).
We assumed that triacsin C would have no effect on the development of non-delipidated embryos, as they contain pre-existing LDs and consequently have no need to re-synthesize LDs. Unexpectedly, however, we found that triacsin C caused a marked reduction in the number of preexisting LDs over time (Fig. 5A, left panels). Consistent with this, quantification of the BODIPY 493/503 signal in non-delipidated embryos demonstrated that the total LD areas at the two- and four-cell stages decreased 78.1% and 74.9%, respectively, relative to DMSO-treated embryos (black bars in Fig. 5B). As a result, triacsin C treatment caused developmental arrest before the morula stage, a result similar to that observed in the delipidated embryos (Fig. 5C,D and Movie 3). These results imply that cellular lipolysis activity (i.e. lipase activity) is exceptionally high, facilitating the degradation of pre-existing LDs and leading to LD depletion, explaining why non-delipidated embryos did not develop beyond the eight-cell stage. An alternative possibility is that ACSL activity is required not only for new LD synthesis but also for their storage, as has been demonstrated in mammalian cultured cells (Fujimoto et al., 2007).
At the concentration used in this study, triacsin C is highly specific for ACSL1, ACSL3 and ACSL4, but does not inhibit ACSL5 or ACSL6 (Vessey et al., 2004), and our quantitative RT-PCR analysis of non-delipidated or delipidated MII oocytes revealed that the level of Acsl3 mRNA was higher than the levels of Acsl1, Acsl4, Acsl5 and Acsl6 mRNAs (Fig. S4). These observations imply that ACSL activity in oocytes and/or early embryos is highly dependent on ACSL3.
Although we cannot exclude the possibility that triacsin C plays a role beyond LD biogenesis, our results suggest that ACSL activity has an important function not only in new LD synthesis but also in their maintenance during preimplantation embryonic development.
An overabundance of LDs influences embryonic development
Our results indicate that an imbalance between LD synthesis and use (i.e. LD overabundance) influences early embryonic development. To directly demonstrate the impact of LD overabundance in early embryonic development, we isolated LDs from MII oocytes and transplanted them into the individual blastomeres of two-cell embryos, which were developed from non-delipidated or delipidated MII oocytes (Fig. 6A and Movie 4), and examined their preimplantation development. However, such LD-transplanted embryos developed normally to the blastocyst stage despite delipidation (Fig. 6B).
We presumed that transplanted LDs might be degraded by cellular lipases, which contribute in this manner to normal embryonic development in LD-transplanted embryos. To test this possibility, we cultured LD-transplanted embryos with the lipase inhibitor diethylumbelliferyl phosphate (DEUP). As we expected, the proportion of embryos that reached the blastocyst stage was substantially lower in non-delipidated embryos (53.4%) than in delipidated embryos (91.2%, Fig. 6C,D). By contrast, the developmental rate was not significantly changed when the non-delipidated or delipidated embryos were cultured with DMSO (as a control) following LD transplantation (77.0% in non-delipidated embryos versus 87.0% in delipidated embryos, Fig. 6C,D). BODIPY 493/503 staining revealed that DEUP treatment caused substantial LD accumulation in these LD-transplanted embryos relative to DMSO-treated embryos (Fig. 6E), indicating that these effects were specific for lipase activity. Similar results were obtained when these LD-transplanted embryos were cultured with another lipase inhibitor (atglistatin, data not shown). Together, our results support the prediction that cellular lipase activity contributes at least in part to degradation of excess LDs in preimplantation embryos. The results also indicate that LD overabundance influences early embryonic development.
Finally, we sought to rescue the triacsin C-induced developmental defect by LD transplantation. However, LD transplantation was not sufficient to rescue the embryonic impairment: neither non-delipidated nor delipidated embryos that received transplanted LDs developed beyond the eight-cell stage (Fig. S5A). In addition, LDs were degraded even when the LD-transplanted embryos were cultured with triacsin C and DEUP simultaneously, as in the case of triacsin C treatment alone (Fig. S5B). Again, these results suggest that ACSL activity is important not only for new LD formation, but also for their maintenance.
Although delipidation methods based on centrifugation have frequently been used in porcine oocytes and embryos, which contain high levels of LDs, this study is the first to adapt such a system to mouse oocytes with lower levels of LDs, and to isolate intact LDs from oocytes without cytoplasmic contamination. Our method enabled us to investigate the nature of LDs in detail during early embryonic development. We found that oocytes were fertilized and developed normally even after delipidation, and that LDs were newly synthesized through FA activation catalyzed by ACSLs, even in the absence of FAs in the cultured media. Inhibition of ACSL activity caused not only blockage of new LD synthesis but also a reduction in the number of pre-existing LDs, which led to developmental impairment. In addition, we showed that overabundance of LDs had a negative effect on embryonic development. These results suggest the importance of synthesis and maintenance of LDs, likely mediated ACSL activity, during preimplantation embryonic development.
One limitation of forced lipophagy, our previously established method for degradation of LDs, is that its efficiency depends on intrinsic autophagic activity (Tatsumi et al., 2018). Consequently, LDs might not be selectively degraded when autophagic activity is low. After fertilization, autophagy is strongly induced, but its activity is reduced during the first cleavage (from the late one- to early two-cell stage), and reactivated subsequently (Tsukamoto et al., 2008). The precise mechanism of autophagy induction after fertilization remains unknown [although we previously revealed that fertilization-induced autophagy is independent of mTORC1, which inactivates autophagy (Yamamoto et al., 2014)]; therefore, the level of forced lipophagy cannot be artificially controlled. As a consequence, LDs are not completely degraded after the induction of forced lipophagy and LD remnants may mask subsequent phenotypes.
To overcome the limitation, we developed an approach for removing LDs from mouse MII oocytes based on two-step centrifugation. This method enabled us to study embryonic development in the complete absence of LDs, and to demonstrate the existence of newly synthesized LDs. However, as with forced lipophagy, our developed method also has limitations.
First, although our new method is suitable for isolating almost all LDs from MII oocytes, it cannot efficiently remove LDs from fertilized embryos, including one- and two-cell embryos: in these contexts, small LDs are retained inside the cytoplasm even after two-step centrifugation (data not shown). The reason for these differences is currently unknown, but we speculate that LD morphology, as well as LD content at each developmental stage, might affect delipidation efficiency: LDs tend to be more clustered in MII oocytes relative to fertilized embryos with dispersed LDs (Bradley et al., 2016). Alternatively, considering that cytoplasmic LDs physically interact with other organelles, including mitochondria, lysosomes and the ER (Valm et al., 2017), and even the nucleus (Romanauska and Kohler, 2018), these associations may be tighter after fertilization, preventing LDs from being released outside the cytoplasm even after two-step centrifugation.
Second, our finding that the IVF success rate decreased nearly 50% after delipidation, whereas both ZP removal and ZP drilling increased this rate, suggested that delipidation, especially two-step centrifugation and/or hyperosmotic treatment, might change some feature of the ZP (e.g. induction of ZP hardening), resulting in inhibition of sperm-ZP penetration. However, we found that once the delipidated MII oocytes were fertilized by IVF or ICSI, their subsequent developmental potential was comparable with normal MII oocytes, indicating that delipidation did not affect oocyte competence. However, future studies into the developmental potential of embryos derived from delipidated MII oocytes are required, e.g. embryo transfer experiments.
Third, using the new method, we also successfully removed LDs from MII oocytes collected from different mouse strains, but the efficiency differed among strains: MII oocytes collected from B6 mice (used in this study) and C3H mice were delipidated more efficiently than those of ICR mice (Fig. S1 and data not shown). This may be related to the difference in lipid metabolism (metabolic response) between mouse strains, as reported previously (Montgomery et al., 2017). In any case, additional efforts to optimize our technique, depending on each experimental condition, are required.
Why can embryos depleted of newly synthesized LDs develop to the eight-cell stage but not beyond that? In this study, we found that all delipidated and non-delipidated embryos cultured with triacsin C failed to develop beyond the eight-cell stage. Although this indicates that LD biogenesis does not make a major contribution to early embryonic development before the eight-cell stage, it seems likely that endogenous lipid or glycogen, or exogenous energy substrates such as pyruvate, lactate and amino acids in culture media, can partially compensate for loss of LDs during early embryonic development after delipidation. Alternatively, endogenous FAs, likely produced by lipolysis or lipophagy from TG stored in LDs, may be used as phospholipids (rather than as an energy source) to generate new cellular membrane during preimplantation embryonic development. Given that the membrane surface increases 33% and 74% between the oocyte and the two- and four-cell stages, respectively (Pratt and George, 1989), there may be an even larger expansion after the eight-cell stage. Another possibility is that under LD-depleted conditions, the increase in free FAs originating from de novo synthesis may compromise cellular integrity and become incorporated into cytotoxic lipid species, such as acylcarnitine (McCoin et al., 2015). Thus, LDs could serve to sequester excess FAs into LDs to prevent lipotoxicity.
Which is more important as a source of newly synthesized LDs: intracellular or extracellular FAs? The origin of FAs in oocytes and embryos remains unresolved, but given our finding that BODIPY-C12 (a long-chain fatty acid analogue) was rapidly taken up and mobilized into newly synthesized LDs (Fig. 4D and Fig. S3), extracellular FAs are likely to be the preferential source for new LD production. On the other hand, we observed that LDs were newly synthesized even when delipidated MII oocytes were cultured in BSA- and FA-free conditions (Fig. S2), suggesting that endogenous FAs may contribute to newly synthesized LDs.
Our study raises an important question: how is LD content maintained during early embryonic development? Considering that LD biogenesis is strongly induced immediately after delipidation and that the new LDs accumulate stably, it is reasonable to consider the existence of mechanism(s) that regulate the balance between LD synthesis (TG storage) and LD lipolysis (TG hydrolysis). Hypothetically, during normal development, hydrolysis (lipase) activity could be exceptionally high to prevent overabundance of LDs (to keep LD amounts constant), whereas under LD-depleted conditions, newly synthesized LDs are stored stably, likely owing to a reduction in lipase activity, leading to restoration of LD content to the proper level. Our observation that non-delipidated embryos cultured with DEUP following LD transplantation, which led to unusual LD accumulation, tended to decrease their developmental ability, whereas no such decrease was observed in delipidated embryos, supports the ‘balance’ hypothesis. Although almost 50% of the non-delipidated embryos still developed into blastocysts when cultured with DEUP following LD transplantation (Fig. 6C,D), those embryos exhibited a delay in development before the morula stage (data not shown), indicating that LD overabundance may influence cleavage speed (cell cycles) during early embryonic development. It will be interesting to examine this issue in future studies.
In addition, a recent study revealed the existence of LD size-based degradation machinery in hepatocytes (Schott et al., 2019): larger LDs are preferentially degraded by lipases, whereas smaller (newly synthesized) LDs are consumed by lipophagy, a selective turnover of LDs by autophagy. Given our findings that a number of tiny new LDs appeared soon after delipidation, such small (non-clustered) LDs may be protected against degradation by cellular lipases, and therefore accumulate stably throughout embryonic development.
We also found that triacsin C treatment of non-delipidated embryos caused massive degradation of pre-existing LDs, and this degradation was not prevented by the pharmacological inhibition of lipase activity (Fig. S5B). These results suggest that ACSL activity was more important for both LD synthesis and their maintenance, as has been reported in hepatocytes (Fujimoto et al., 2007). Consistent with this, we found that the mRNA levels of Acsl family genes were differentially expressed in MII oocytes (Acsl3 mRNA was very abundant among the family), and that inhibition of ACSL enzymatic activity by triacsin C caused severe embryonic developmental defects. Therefore, we speculate that ACSL activity (predominantly ACSL3) is a key regulator of LD biogenesis during preimplantation embryonic development. The precise role of ACSLs needs to be further addressed.
Finally, given that maternal high-fat diet and obesity negatively affect oocyte quality, leading to impaired preimplantation development, alterations of epigenetic modification and defects in fetal development (Han et al., 2018), it is tempting to speculate that the protein and lipid composition of LDs might be changed by a high-fat environment. Consistent with this idea, we found that a high-fat diet leads to an increase in delipidation efficiency (R.A. and S.T., unpublished), implying a relationship between dietary fat and LD content in MII oocytes. Given that our new method can successfully isolate LDs from MII oocytes with high purity, it could be applied to proteomics and lipidomics analysis of the isolated LDs. Such an intensive study would shed some light on the functional link between LD biogenesis and oocyte quality during early embryonic development.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Mice used in this study were 8- to 12-week-old C57BL/6J mice (Japan SLC), except for C3H mice (Japan SLC) and ICR mice (CLEA Japan) used for the experiment described in Fig. S1. Mice were fed a standard diet (MBR-1, Funabashi Farm) and maintained under specific pathogen-free conditions. All animal experiments were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and were approved by the Animal Care and Use Committee of the National Institute of Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology.
Delipidation for MII oocytes and LD transplantation
MII oocytes from superovulated females were collected as previously described (Tsukamoto et al., 2013). For delipidation, MII oocytes from superovulated females were incubated in FHM medium (270 mOsm) containing 10 µg/ml cytochalasin B (C2743, Sigma-Aldrich) and supplemented with either fatty acid-free BSA (4 mg/ml, A8806, Sigma-Aldrich; hereafter, FHM FA-free BSA) or polyvinylpyrrolidone (2 mg/ml, PVP360, Sigma-Aldrich; hereafter, FHM-PVP), and then treated with hyaluronidase (H4272, Sigma-Aldrich) to remove cumulus cells. After several washes with FHM FA-free BSA or FHM-PVP, 50-70 MII oocytes were transferred to a sterile 1.5 ml tube (72.692.210, SARSTEDS) containing 500 µl of FHM FA-free BSA or FHM-PVP, and initially centrifuged for 10 min at 4200 g to aggregate intracellular LDs in the cell periphery (Fig. 1A). After initial centrifugation, an equal amount of pre-warmed hyperosmotic FHM (630 mOsm, prepared by adding sucrose to FHM) was immediately added to the tube, yielding a final osmolality of ∼440 mOsm; mixed gently by pipetting; and subjected to secondary centrifugation for 10 min at 9500 g to release aggregated LDs into the expanded perivitelline (PV) space (Fig. 1A). All centrifugation steps were performed at room temperature. After the second centrifugation, MII oocytes were collected and observed individually to assess oocyte death and delipidation efficiency (Fig. 1C). LDs released into the perivitelline space were removed using a micropipette (inner diameter∼15 µm) and a piezo micromanipulator (PMM-150FU, PrimeTech and PiezoXpert, Eppendorf). Osmolality was measured using an OSMOMAT 030 (Gonotec). Culture medium was produced according to a published protocol (Kito et al., 2004). We used FA-free BSA to minimize the contribution of BSA-derived lipids to the embryo cultures, with the exception of the experiments shown in Fig. 2C and Fig. S2, in which PVP was used instead of FA-free BSA.
For LD transplantation, a cluster of LDs isolated from MII oocytes were divided into two pieces, and each half was injected into individual blastomeres of non-delipidated or delipidated two-cell embryos (Fig. 6A and Movie 4) that had been treated with FHM FA-free BSA containing cytochalasin B for 30 min prior to the LD transplantation. After LD transplantation, these two-cell embryos were washed and further cultured under the indicated conditions in KSOM supplemented with FA-free BSA.
IVF and ICSI, and embryo culture
For in vitro fertilization (IVF), MII oocytes were incubated in cytochalasin B-free HTF supplemented with FA-free BSA (HTF with FA-free BSA), and then inseminated with sperm that had been capacitated for 1-2 h in TYH supplemented with FA-free BSA. Embryos were considered to be fertilized when a second polar body and two pronuclei were observed 6-7 h after insemination, and were cultured in KSOM supplemented with FA-free BSA until the blastocyst stage. To dissolve the ZP of MII oocytes, MII oocytes with or without delipidation were briefly incubated (∼1 min) in acidic Tyrode's solution [136.9 mM NaCl, 2.68 mM KCl, 2.16 mM CaCl2, 0.49 mM MgCl2· 6H2O, 5.55 mM glucose, 4 mg/ml PVP (pH 2.5), 278 mOsm]. The resulting ZP-free MII oocytes were cultured for 30 min prior to IVF in HTF with FA-free BSA and then inseminated as described above. When necessary, a microhole was drilled into the ZP of the MII oocyte (ZP drilling) using a piezo micromanipulator just prior to IVF.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was carried out according to a published protocol (Yoshida and Perry, 2007) with some modifications. Sperm collected from the cauda epididymis was cultured for 30-45 min in a 100 µl drop of TYH (with FA-free BSA) covered with mineral oil, and the sperm suspension was mixed with FHM medium containing 12% polyvinylpyrrolidone. Individual sperm heads were separated by applying a few piezo pulses, and then injected into an MII oocyte with or without delipidation using a piezo micromanipulator. After ICSI, surviving MII oocytes were maintained in KSOM supplemented with FA-free BSA. Fertilized oocytes with two pronuclei and a second polar body were selected and cultured until the blastocyst stage.
For time-lapse observation (Movies 2 and 3), embryos were cultured in 40 µl of KSOM supplemented with FA-free BSA in a LinKID micro25 dish (Dai Nippon Printing). Images were captured at 15 min intervals using a real-time cultured cell monitoring system (CCM-MULTI, ASTEC) equipped with a 10× objective lens (Plan, NA0.25, WD 10.5, Nikon).
In some experiments, embryos were cultured with 5 µM triacsin C (an ACSL inhibitor, 10007448, Cayman Chemical) or with 100 µM diethylumbelliferyl phosphate (DEUP, a lipase inhibitor, D7692, Sigma), which were dissolved in DMSO (D2650, Sigma-Aldrich). Embryos were cultured with the indicated chemicals from the one-cell stage (6–7 h after IVF) until the DMSO-treated embryos had reached the blastocyst stage (96-98 h after IVF). LD-transplanted embryos were cultured with the indicated chemicals from the two-cell stage (24-26 h after IVF). Embryo culture was performed at 37°C under low-oxygen condition (90% N2, 5% O2, 5% CO2).
To visualize individual organelles, live oocytes or embryos were incubated with BODIPY 493/503 (1-2 µg/ml, D3922, ThermoFisher Scientific), LysoTracker Red Lysosomal Probe (2 µM, PA-3015, Lonza Walkersville), MitoTracker Red CMXRos (40 nM, M7512, ThermoFisher Scientific) or ER-Tracker Red (2 µM, E34250, ThermoFisher Scientific) in PB1 FA-free BSA for 30-60 min, washed once and transferred to PB1 FA-free BSA in a glass-bottom dish (D11140H, Matsunami Glass) covered with mineral oil. Images were acquired using a spinning disk confocal (X-Light V2, Molecular Devices) set up on an inverted microscope (IX83, Olympus) using a 63× Plan APO 1.4 NA oil immersion objective (Olympus), a CCD camera (Prime 95B, Photometrics) and LaserLED Hybrid fluorescence (X-Cite TURBO, Excelitas Technologies). The microscope apparatus was controlled using the MetaMorph software (Molecular Devices). All fluorescence images were acquired in a single plane, except for those in Fig. 6E, in which z-stack images are shown (10 sections, 2 µm steps).
For imaging of BODIPY 558/568 C12, MII oocytes/embryos were incubated with 10 μM BODIPY 558/568 C12 (D3835, ThermoFisher Scientific; 20 mM BODIPY 558/568 C12 stock solution in DMSO was diluted in PB1 FA-free BSA) for 30 min, washed several times with PB1 FA-free BSA and immediately observed using the X-Light V2 spinning disk confocal as described above, except that a Tokai Hit Stage Top incubator was attached to the microscope. Time-lapse images were acquired every 2 min for 30 or 60 min (Fig. S3A,B). In some experiments, after staining with BODIPY 558/568 C12, MII oocytes or embryos were further incubated with BODIPY 493/503 for 30 min, to visualize both the earliest steps of LD formation and mature LDs. When necessary, embryos were co-cultured with the indicated inhibitors.
For quantification of cellular LDs, the area of BODIPY 493/503-stained LDs was manually quantified from three independent experiments using the MetaMorph software. The lower fluorescence intensity threshold was chosen such that BODIPY 493/503-stained LDs appeared as single and non-clustered circular particles (ranging from 0.1 to 5 µm in diameter), and the resultant area was measured. Identical thresholds were applied to all experimental conditions.
Electron microscopy was performed as described previously (Tsukamoto et al., 2013). The number of individual LDs with single and non-clustered morphology was counted manually, and the area of interest was measured using ImageJ (NIH) and imported into Microsoft Excel. The number of analyzed oocytes/embryos (n) is indicated in each figure.
TG species analysis was conducted in MII oocytes maintained in FHM-PVP medium. One-hundred MII oocytes, with or without delipidation, were washed several times with PBS supplemented with PVP, transferred into a sterile microtube containing 20 µl Ultrapure water (43001-1B, Kanto Chemical) and stored at −80°C until use. Sample preparation and liquid chromatography/Fourier transform-type mass spectrometry (LC/FT-MS) analysis was performed at the Environmental Technology Department at the Chemicals Evaluation and Research Institute, Japan (CERI, Tokyo). The details of sample preparation and LC/FT-MS analysis have been described previously (Namekawa et al., 2018).
Quantitative real-time PCR
Total RNA from 30-40 MII oocytes was extracted using CellAmp Direct RNA Prep Kit (Takara) and subjected to real-time PCR using One Step TB Green PrimeScript RT-PCR Kit III (Takara). Real-time PCR was performed with a Thermal Cycler Dice Real Time System (Takara). The relative expression ratio was calculated using the comparative Ct method, and Actb (β-actin) was used for normalization. Primers for Acsl1 (MA175328, Takara), Acsl3 (MA169187, Takara), Acsl4 (MA108448, Takara), Ascl5 (MA057264, Takara), Acsl6 (MA115382, Takara) and Actb (MA050368, Takara) were used.
Statistical significance was analyzed using two-tailed Student's t-test for normally distributed data sets, the Mann-Whitney U-test for two nonparametric data sets, and one-way ANOVA with Tukey's multiple comparison test when more than two groups were analyzed. All analyses were performed in Prism 6 (GraphPad). Data represent either means±s.e.m. or means±s.d., as indicated in the figure legends. Significance levels: n.s., non-significant, *P<0.05, **P<0.01, ***P<0.001, ****P<0.0001.
We thank Yasutomo Kubota and Jun Kudo (Molecular Devices, Japan) for advice on imaging analysis, Yosuke Ishihara (Tokai EMA) for EM analysis, Hidenori Yamanaka and Seto Ryoya (CERI, Tokyo) for TG analysis, and Ayako Wada and Tomomi Hatakeyama for excellent technical assistance.
Conceptualization: R.A., S.T.; Methodology: R.A., S.T.; Validation: R.A., M.I., T.T., A.Y., K.S., S.I., N. Minami, S.T.; Investigation: R.A., M.I., T.T., S.T.; Data curation: R.A.; Writing - original draft: S.T.; Writing - review & editing: R.A., M.I., T.T., A.Y., T.K., N. Miyasaka, K.S., S.I., N. Minami; Supervision: S.T.; Project administration: S.T.; Funding acquisition: N. Minami, S.T.
N. Minami was supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (KAKENHI program; 19H03136 and 16H05042). S.T. was supported by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (16gk0110015h0001), the Japan Science and Technology Agency (ERATO program, MIZUSHIMA Intracellular Degradation; JPMJER1702), the joint research program of the Institute for Molecular and Cellular Regulation, Gunma University (18009) and the Takeda Science Foundation.
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MUSIC
There is a new movement afoot to get those seeking music scholarships a little respect.
One is never sure whether to think of them as high school band geeks or future Mick Jaggers.
But now, more than ever, there is increasing evidence that the brain certainly agrees with the study of music. In fact, students who take music courses—which, incidentally, lead to music scholarships—score higher on the SAT and get better grades.
It is unclear, of course, whether the smarter kids are drawn to music or if they are somehow made smarter and more disciplined by playing music. And where do music scholarships fit into all this?
We have our suspicions, but for now we will simply say that music is a very good thing indeed.
And how could it not be? Everybody adores music. One may like jazz while the other likes pop music, but it is all music.
Almost all music scholarships come from foundations or music colleges. Music scholarships are perhaps the most fiercely contested of all scholarships for a variety of reasons. Number one on the list is that music scholarships are worth some serious coin and often can fund a student’s entire education.
Music consumption continues to grow by leaps and bounds. One would think that this means that the music industry is reaping unprecedented profits. This is not true, however.
What is true is that the sale of CDs is way down thanks in large part to new technologies that allow music lovers to immediately download a favorite song rather than go buy that song along with ten others they won’t necessarily like.
The good part for the consumer is that they don’t have to listen to a bunch of horrible songs and pay ten times the price to listen to one song they like. Of course this hurts the profits of the music industry as a whole and robs the consumer of the opportunity to ever hear songs that don’t get consistent radio play.
Many in the music business decry this turn of events. They say it hurts the artistic integrity of music and makes it so that hit songs are often the only ones that get recorded.
Critics of that point of view will tell you that music is better for it and, by the way, unknown artists are getting more exposure than they ever did. They will point to artists like Ray LaMontagne, a virtual unknown who got no mainstream radio play, but became a star nevertheless because of internet exposure combined with satellite radio. His saving grace? He writes and sings great songs, but he may have never been known if not for the new media.
The music business can offer many financial challenges and many financial rewards. It is important for the student seeking music scholarships to be aware of both.
As part of the future of the music business you will come to embrace these new and emerging business models. With only 250,000 full-time musicians employed in the United States—virtually all of them in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville and Las Vegas—those who understand and adapt to the new music realities will thrive. | <urn:uuid:277f4bc0-632f-4cd1-9d1e-9e1905afa26a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/scholarships-music.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.968251 | 630 | 1.96875 | 2 |
The Definitive Guide to Underworld Survival!
This tome contains the collected wisdom of legendary dwarven delver Dugmore Dumple. Dugmore takes you through crystalline caverns, fungal jungles and maze-like passages of his home beneath the surface, even skirting the upper regions of Hel itself.
Survival in the Underworld is no mean feat, but this massive tome contains all you need to exist and endure, nay, prosper in and profit from the lightless realms below. Dugmore’s sage advice, carefully balanced by seasoned traveler and guide Fin Starling, provides all the tools you require to enhance your experience while exploring the fabled caverns and tunnels below the surface.
This book includes an array of modular tools and rules to customize your games.
- A comprehensive taxonomy of cave types
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- Modular rules for momentum and chases
- Rules for mining minerals and exotic ores
- Streamlined rules for tracking supplies
- Foraging and hunting rules
- Detailed segmented spellcasting and combat maneuvers
- Rules to make tactical combat puzzles
- Highly modular hazard generators
- Comprehensive notes on light and darkness
- A breath-engine for exploration of flooded caverns or spore-choked jungles
- Rules for hypothermia, hyperthermia, and more exotic afflictions like Shroomitis
- The lethal hazards of elemental border regions
- A glimpse at the lightless abyss and the upper regions of Hel
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Rat Podoplanin soluble, his-tag recombinant Protein
Pdpn, E11, Gp38, OTS-8, RTI40, T1-alpha.
Description of Rat Podoplanin soluble, his-tag
Podoplanin, also known as glycoprotein 38 (gp38), PA2.26 antigen, T1alpha (T1A), and aggrus, is a 38 kDa type I transmembrane sialoglycoprotein and member of the podoplanin family. Podoplanin is synthesized as a 172 amino acid (aa) precursor with a 22 aa signal sequence, a 119 aa extracellular domain (ECD), a 21 aa transmembrane region, and a short, 10 aa cytoplasmic tail. The ECD contains abundant Ser/Thr residues as potential sites for Oglycosylation, and the cytoplasmic region contains putative sites for kinase C and cAMP phosphorylation. Murine Podoplanin shares 77% and 46% aa sequence identity with rat and human Podoplanin, respectively. Podoplanin is expressed on glomerular epithelial cells (podocytes), type I lung alveolar cells, lymphatic endothelial cells, and on numerous tumors including colorectal tumors, squamous cell carcinomas, testicular seminoma, and brain tumors. One study shows high expression of Podoplanin mRNA in placenta, lung, skeletal muscle, and heart, and weaker levels in brain, kidney, and liver. Podoplanin is the ligand for Ctype lectin like receptor 2 (CLEC2). Their association is dependent on sialic acid on Oglycans of Podoplanin. Through its association with CLEC2, Podoplanin induces platelet aggregation and tumor metastasis. Podoplanin is also necessary for lymphatic vessel formation, normal lung cell proliferation and alveolus formation at birth.
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We recommend a quick spin followed by reconstitution in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0mg/ml. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for future use.
Amino Acid Sequence
GAIGALEDDL VTPGPGDDMV NPGLEDRIET TDTTGELDKS TAKAPLVPTQ PPIEELPTSG TSDHDHKEHE STTTVKAVTS HSTDKKTTHP NRDNAGGETQ TTDKKDGLAV VTLEHHHHHH
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On January 10th, 2022, Uganda’s schools reopened after what may be the world’s longest pandemic-related closure. Since the closure of schools in March 2020, there have been limited opportunities for in-person education and schools had not been fully reopened until this month. An estimated one-third of students will not return to school in Uganda this month. Given the length of the shutdown, many students were pressured to find work and help their families financially. Without school to attend, many secondary school students got married and began families of their own. Additionally, a significant number of teachers have left their teaching positions to find alternative employment and other schools have had to close their doors due to financial constraints. According to a recent article in the New York Times, an estimated 3,507 elementary and 832 high schools in Uganda will remain permanently closed.
PCAU is working to ensure the Road to Hope children have the resources they need to return to school and be successful this month. The PCAU team shared that “All of our children have been eagerly and anxiously waiting to go back to school. They were tired of staying home!” For students whose schools did not reopen, PCAU is seeking alternative school placements that provide a high-quality education and strong social support for the RTH children.
Current estimates suggest that 4% of Uganda’s population is fully vaccinated and 22.8% have received at least one dose. To reopen schools safely, teachers are one of the Ministry of Health’s priority groups. In an article from Bloomberg earlier this month, it was reported by Uganda’s Ministry of Education that 73% of teachers have had their first dose. While vaccination rates rise daily, low vaccine accessibility, shortages of cold chain storage equipment and myths surrounding the vaccine remain hurdles to Uganda’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts. | <urn:uuid:e67c25ba-766e-4e74-9e5d-47c08324d17e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://roadtohopefund.org/2022/01/27/uganda-reopens-schools/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.98391 | 380 | 2.25 | 2 |
"Oleaceae" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A plant family of the order Lamiales. The leaves are usually opposite and the flowers usually have four sepals, four petals, two stamens, and two fused carpels that form a single superior ovary.
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Each year hundreds of mobile applications get developed and launched across the world. Whether they are designed for personal or business usage, they honestly fulfill the altering needs of the customers remarkably. One such application is Snapchat that is a messaging application for a mobile and meant for sharing texts, images, drawings and videos as well.
The Snapchat received released in 2011, and now’s available for each iPhone and Android devices. It is free to use and has turn out to be well-liked quickly. Younger folks particularly youngsters are just loopy about using this application and since ‘selfies’ have turn out to be a norm; Snapchat is the simpler means to switch them quickly. The fascinating facet of Snapchat is that the photo that gets transferred self-destructs within seconds after it has been acquired by the other person. However this app can even ship a false sense of safety for the teenagers who consider that they can send the humiliating pictures without the consequences.
Working of Snapchat and its Issues
Snapchat is the right app for taking selfies both singly or a gaggle of friends. It will also be used to receive the photograph as well. The choice to change the length of the video or a photograph enables the user to ship the desired content be within ten seconds. When the other particular person receives the photograph or the ‘snap’, he needs to press and hold to view the video or the photo. But when there is a delay, then the snap can no longer be viewed.
Regardless of being a novel app, Snapchat surely comes with some concerns. It has grow to be fashionable amongst teenagers who are tempted enough to send all types of photos and movies to each other. They do it regardless of the truth that the content cannot be saved or shared respectively. That’s why the photos cannot stay tagged up but they find yourself associated with the respective particular person on the Facebook forever. Thus, there might be no restriction towards sharing of any varied types of content material at all.
For example, your good friend may take a screenshot of your photo. Although he would want deft fingers and that you will be notified by the service when the screenshot has been taken, but it may be shared with others easily.
Privacy settings for Snapchat
The consumer has only received some options while utilizing Snapchat. He or she can use a setting to allow only just a few mates to send the snaps. He can select this option under the Settings where he can change the option of ‘Everybody to ‘My Mates’ respectively.
A person can block another from sending him the pictures. For this, he has to find the name on his pal’s list, then click on and hold the name for a second to carry up a number of the icons. The ‘Gear’ icon has to be clicked that may block the other from sending the pictures.
How can dad and mom monitor children that use Snapchat?
These days the teenagers have immersed themselves within the new sorts of social media websites. This means there could be more issues and in some cases, dad and mom need to check their children for what they’re doing at any time. Given below are a couple of ideas and particulars that oldsters should know will enable them to manage their children as they use Snapchat respectively.
1. Snapchat is an engaging and fun way to stay in contact buddies by sharing dependless crazy images and videos. The images can vary either being taken at school, on the mall or even the bathroom. Thus, aside from being a communication device, Snapchat could be overly misused as well. So, a parent ought to focus on the appropriate way of using the app with their kid or children to keep away from any issues from happening at all.
2. The teenagers imagine that Snapchat is harmless since photo texts and movies can disappear in only ten seconds. However this software gives the possibility to save the screenshots conveniently. This is the place there could be a main concern for the mother and father because they merely do not have the control over their child’s screen at any moment. Moreover, children can create episodes of cyber bullying sooner or later as well.
3. Every app comes with a help guide and phrases of utilization respectively. The facet about ‘Phrases of Use’ needs to be read by the dad and mom who should then discuss them with their kids. Two major phrases are the eligibility of the consumer for utilizing the app, and the other is the parental permission for using the app. Snapchat can only be used by those who are a minimum of 13 years old and if they are underneath 18, then they require permission from the parents.
Moreover, the person additionally agrees to allow the application to have access to the address book that can then allow the uploading of the knowledge to the servers. This implies that the consumer has shared his private particulars with household and mates without their consent respectively.
4. When the image or the snap is distributed to other individual, you grant the non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, worldwide, and sub-licensable license to Snapchat. So, the app can modify, edit, reproduce, create, use and publish the works in affiliation with the services which are utilized by the user. However the access is subjected to the utilization of the privacy settings of the respective individual that allows him to restrict or give access to the opposite for viewing the content.
5. Nowadays a modified version of ‘Snapkidz’ can also be available to use by the kids which might be below 13 years. By this version, they can capture snaps, create captions and even draw on the snaps as well. However the operate of receiving and sending photos isn’t supported with this app. The whole process of utilizing the application only takes place on the user’s gadget the place the snaps get stored.
6. Verizon that could be a mobile mobile firm provides valuable info to the mother and father about Snapchat. This is essential since Snapchat may also be used for ‘sexting’ that enables users to ship nude or sexually express content easily. So, youngsters discover it humorous to flow into private images for the reason that screen seize capability of Snapchat is useful indeed.
7. The reality is that teens nowadays, have turn out to be tech savvy and may simply outsmart the parents. As a guardian, one just wants to talk to his child concerning the utilization of social media websites and even Snapchat. The kids have to learn about the good and the bad side of various apps and why they must follow some rules. The teenagers, in this regard, must be made to realize what the misuse of Snapchat can lead to in a while in life. As anything posted on-line, can surface after they least expect it as they grow old.
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Information Security History
This exhibit gives a history of the evolution of users, key technologies, threats, concerns, and security techniques in information security since 1960. Click on the links in the pre-web computing (1960s-'90s), open web (1990s-2000s), and mobile and cloud (2000s-future) section. What were the threats and concerns of each time period? How did security technology or techniques develop in response to those threats?
The Open Web (1990s-2000s)
Threats and Concerns
Threats and Concerns in the Open Web
As the Web opened its doors for eCommerce, one motivating security concern was whether and how users could safely provide credit card numbers and related information to sites across the Internet. As users connected to this new resource, they were also concerned about malware infiltrating their computers.
What were the threats and concerns?
Malware: Viruses, Trojan Horses, and Botnets
Malware proliferated, and it became expected practice (at least on Microsoft Windows platforms) that scanning programs with current signature subscriptions should be installed and running on users' machines as a defensive measure. Later in the era, it became increasingly common for attackers to infect users' machines with malware that enabled the attackers to control the infected systems, not only compromising their sensitive information but also assembling victims into botnets to attack other targets.
Users became concerned that their financial or other personal information would be stolen from them, enabling miscreants to impersonate them. Beginning in 2002, U.S. states enact laws requiring detected security breaches to be disclosed.
Phishing and Social Engineering
Users were misled into accessing impostor sites that appear like legitimate sites but are actually malicious. Initially, this was most commonly achieved via links sent in email messages. Site names may confuse users by appearing similar to those of sites they intend to access.
Government Control of Cryptography
In the security community, there were major debates through the 1990s about use, strength, and export of cryptography, a fundamental building block for distributed security, as the campaign button suggests. Participants included Government officials, technology developers, and an emerging cypherpunk movement. In 2000, US restrictions on export of cryptographic technology were relaxed significantly.
Remote Command Security
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Does your canine friend have bad breath? Or has problems with their teeth? Dogs are very similar to people and may have these issues. Some dogs may have perfect teeth and may not need any help. Some of these oral hygiene issues your dog may have may be caused by simply your pets diet or anything else they may chew.
Just like humans, dogs can have better outcomes in maintaining oral hygiene, which includes:
- Good resistance to oral infections
- Less plaque build up
- More pleasant breath
- Soothing of gums
- Prevention of problems that result in gum inflammation
Most dog periodontal problems are caused by many common factors such as gingivitis which is the most common and is more than likely to be the reason for your pets bad breath. Gingivitis is usually the bad bacteria in the mouth that may turn the gums a reddish color and inflame them and it builds up between the teeth and the gum line. If your dog is experiencing these problems you should treat them as soon as it occurs to reverse the effect.
Your canine’s periodontal health is something every owner must be aware of once the dog has reached the ages between 2-3 since these multiple factors of the oral status is more critical as the dog ages. Untreated, your dog may end up losing teeth and you wouldn’t want that to happen, so taking care of the problem with the right product would give your furry friend proper relief.
How can oral hygiene in dogs be treated?
The best way in treating oral hygiene and periodontal health in dogs is by using a more natural and holistic way. A potent infused herbal product with added nutrients may alleviate these symptoms without using any harsh chemicals and inducing any bad reactions to your dogs system.
One of the best treatments out there is Healthy Gums, from Pet Wellbeing, which will lessen the inflammation of the gums and kill off the bad breath while soothing the gums and oral membranes and also reduce the bacteria growth in the dogs mouth. Healthy Gums is formulated to maintain the natural immunity of the tissues within the gums and skins barriers.
Pet Wellbeing was founded in 2001, and is both based here in America and also in Vancouver, Canada. They are strongly dedicated to achieving the best results in all of your pets health problems. All of the products they use were designed as holistic and all natural. Because of this they are very confident in all their treatments that they have a 90 day money back guarantee refund policy assuring that your pets symptoms will get better and not worse.
All of the products that Pet Wellbeing has like I mentioned are all holistic and natural. Healthy Gums, has many different herbal ingredients which contains, Calendula flower, which is used to support the normal healing of the skin. Also, marshmallow root, which has the extract from the marshmallow root that soothes the soft skin around the gums that are inflamed and helps heal those tissues. You can also find Goldenseal root, which helps to maintain the immunity function throughout the body. Healthy Gums has many more all natural ingredients which you can also find in the list of ingredients on the web-page.
In order for your dog to start feeling like themselves again the best and easiest way to apply Healthy Gums is by using a dropper and apply it directly on to the gums and administer twice a day. Each dog is definitely different in size so be aware of the dosing depending on how much your dog weighs on the back of the bottle.
However, keep in mind to make sure that there is enough to coat the entire affected area of the gums. You may also find it useful to gently use your fingertip to spread it around easier, just pay attention to your dog and be mindful that you aren’t actually adding anymore discomfort.
So if you want your canine pal to get rid of that nasty old dog breath and don’t want the periodontal health to get any worse, and you don’t want unnecessary trips to the vet, this product may be what you need. Healthy Gums, is the best holistic and all natural remedy to treat those gums with no added harsh chemicals and it is right for you and your pet. Get rid of any of those oral hygiene problems in just the matter of a few weeks. Get yours today by clicking on any of the links and order yours now!! | <urn:uuid:327f5f91-9006-499d-a1b9-6ec1dc305f7a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://herbaldogremedies.com/all-natural-periodontal-oral-treatments-for-dogs/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.964453 | 904 | 2.78125 | 3 |
How To Make An Electric Spinner. Your end product, should go. You can customize your own spinner with your own labels using the tools below the spinner.
Electric spinners do not have a treadle and therefore don't require your foot to get started and keep spinning. 4lbs 2oz with jumbo bobbin. Your end product, should go.
Electric Spinners Do Not Have A Treadle And Therefore Don't Require Your Foot To Get Started And Keep Spinning.
Learn how to use an if statement to run code run code depending on whether a. They can be set on a table and started manually. They do not feature a wheel, only a flyer.
Prior Learning/Place Of Lesson In Scheme Of Work.
They are not completely automatic since the spinner still determines the size of the yarn and must from time to time. I also painted a wooden ball (with a flat surface) for the center…i used craft paint, but it finishes it off nicely. Multiple colors with a spinner click sound and applause.
Workmanlike Wiring Is Easier To Achieve With A Wire Spinner.
The neodymium magnets are very powerful and will try to get attracted to the electromagnet if you are spinning it with the free hand. 3lbs 14.5oz with standard bobbin. Staple the romex in an x in the center of your 12 2×4.
Why An Electric Spinner Might Suit You;
Ball bearing swivel used for fishing. You can customize your own spinner with your own labels using the tools below the spinner. Glue the wheel onto your board with this fab glue…allow it to dry.
Here Are Some Example Spinners:
Press submit (your spinner is visible immediately). Electronic spinners & carding machines (electric) anything else is a compromise email us:: To mount, simply bolt the smaller ring in front of the prop, and after dremelling out the slots for the prop blades, screw the thing up either from behind, or, if that's not feasible, with a couple of holes drilled in the front part of the spinner. | <urn:uuid:8b6eae2a-27ae-42da-916d-2b8238d3ed85> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://guineeweb.org/how-to-make-an-electric-spinner/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.872595 | 447 | 1.859375 | 2 |
More and more companies are directly engaging with social media influencers for advertising and marketing purposes, making Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations for influencers a necessity. When handled appropriately, paid partnerships can be mutually beneficial to the company, the influencer, and the influencer’s followers.
Newly Issued “Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers”
Cognizant of the rapidly changing marketing landscape, the FTC recently released a new publication, “Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers.” These guidelines, which should be considered cumulatively with the FTC’s previously issued endorsement guidelines, set forth when an influencer’s relationship with a company needs to be disclosed, how to appropriately disclose such information, and the content that must be included in the disclosure. Ultimately, the disclosure is intended ensure that the influencer’s followers understand that they are viewing sponsored content. If you are being paid to promote products or services through either a personal or professional social media account, you need to comply with the FTC’s endorsement and disclosure guidelines.
My next article will focus on the nature of the relationship between companies that hire others to create sponsored social media posts and the individuals being engaged for this purpose. Where is the line between customer and business partner? At what point does a purported professional business offer devolve into an unfair marketing practice? | <urn:uuid:7fae8b78-0f7d-4fdc-823c-909a5f5816fe> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bfvlaw.com/the-business-of-being-cool-ftc-guidelines-for-social-media-influencers/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.942883 | 286 | 1.640625 | 2 |
Wildlife Gardening for Everyone and Everything
With handy charts tailored to the needs of every size and style of garden, this easy-to-use book also includes practical projects such as making bee hotels or creating wildlife ponds, compost corners and wildflower meadows, as well as fact files for the UK's most common garden species.
Everyone can garden with wildlife in mind, and in this practical new guide, Kate has teamed up with the Wildlife Trusts and the RHS to help you discover how you can make your garden, balcony, doorstep or patio a haven for garden wildlife.Includes a number of realistic DIY projects, including how to make a bug hotel, a bee bank and a reptile tin.
Softback, 176pp, 300 colour photographs
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US President, Barack Obama, has expressed disappointment at Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni’s plan to enact a legislation that would criminalise homosexuality.
Obama warned that the move would complicate US relations with Uganda and would be a step backward for all Ugandans.
The warning came after Museveni said he would sign the bill into law, following an explanation by medical experts that homosexuality is not genetic.
The US president said “once the anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda becomes a law, it will be more than an affront and a danger to the gay community in that country.
“It will be a step backward for all Ugandans and will reflect poorly on Uganda’s commitment to protect the rights of the people.
“People should be treated equally and should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, no matter who they are or whom they love,’’ Obama said. | <urn:uuid:8fa853c4-bbc5-46ce-843a-3cb2f80af493> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://newmail-ng.com/obama-warns-uganda-anti-gay-bill/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.954863 | 195 | 1.945313 | 2 |
If it seems like your commute is getting longer every day, that’s not your imagination.
Commercial Cafe—the commercial real estate arm of the online rental platform Rent Cafe—claims that the average San Francisco commuter spends an additional 39 hours per year driving (or taking public transit) to and from work compared to 2008, and San Jose workers are stuck commuting almost a full two days extra relative to a decade ago, 47.7 more hours yearly in all.
Tragically, those are the two highest commute time hikes among the cities that Commercial Cafe surveyed in its report with the in this case redundant title of “Are You Living in One of the Cities Where Commuting Time Increased the Most or Least?”
The average SF commuter spends 67.6 minutes commuting every day, according to the report, compared to 58.6 in 2008. Multiply those eight minutes across a 50-week working year and it comes out to nearly 39 hours.
In San Jose, an average 2008 commute was 51.6 hours, but that’s spiked to 67.6 now. The data used to reach these conclusions comes out of the US Census and the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
“We extracted commuting characteristics by one-year estimates (2017 and 2008) and analyzed cities with a population larger than 500,000 people,” Commercial Cafe writer Robert Demeter says, adding that “[featured] cities were selected based on the most and least time spent in traffic.”
Looking at census surveys for 2017—the census does not have 2018 data available for commute times yet—32.4 percent of SF commuters say they usually drive to work alone, whereas 34.7 percent took public transit, 12 percent walked, 3.1 percent biked, and 7.2 percent. just worked at home.
The average (mean) travel time for SF in the census data is indeed what Commercial Cafe records—33.8 minutes, which the rental site doubles 67.6 minutes for the day to account for the trip home.
Technically, it’s likely that many return commutes are longer or shorter than the morning trip, but the census only asks about “travel time to work,” so while the doubling formula is probably not strictly accurate it’s still technically the best estimate available.
In 2010—the time of the last full census, which means a larger sample size and generally more accurate data compared to the surveys for years like 2008—the mean SF commute was 30.3 minutes, and the five-year estimate calculated that year just 29.4 minutes.
Alameda County gets overlooked in the commutes survey because few cities there break the 500,000 population mark, but Oakland’s mean commute is 33.9 minutes one way, way up from 26.9 in 2010.
In Fremont the average is 34.9 up from 27.9 previously. Whereas in Berkeley it’s just 29.8 minutes, versus 26.2 nearly a decade ago. | <urn:uuid:c320b382-ba56-465f-a431-752978ecd009> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sf.curbed.com/2019/8/16/20808814/san-francisco-commute-increase-2017-2008-census-commercial-cafe | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.939873 | 626 | 1.546875 | 2 |
Living in northern Europe has some serious disadvantages for astrophotography. We mostly miss out on seeing the galactic core, with all its incredible sights. Light pollution is pretty bad. We’re also forced to down tools as twilight veils the night sky for a couple of months near the summer solstice. Washing out all but the brightest stars. Last night was one of the final dark nights before these light nights begin. Conditions were pretty bad with a lot high cloud and haziness, but I carried on regardless.
Below is a 75 minute stacked shot of the M81 & M82 galaxies at 400mm. The last time I photographed the pair was 6.5 years ago when a supernova erupted in the cigar galaxy. Although the result is low in contrast, I think it’s pretty good considering the conditions! The combination of haziness and shooting wide open seemed to exasperate the star bloating effect. Next time I’ll make sure it’s completely clear and also stop down to f8 to sharpen up the stars. | <urn:uuid:8477d3f1-34a3-42bc-9db5-c22115c0559c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://noctilove.co.uk/bodes-galaxy-m81-m82/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.956131 | 216 | 1.5625 | 2 |
Créditos de las imagenes: Nitzan Zohar, Technion spokesperson's office.
After winning last year’s Israeli Formula Race, the team is preparing for the European Formula Student Competitions, which will be taking place this summer.
On Wednesday (June 22, 2022), the Formula Technion team unveiled its new car. For the first time, in view of the upcoming summer 2022 motor racing season, the team presented an autonomous electric vehicle (A-EV).
The Formula Technion project was established in 2012 in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and has grown steadily since.
Today, the project is open to students from a variety of faculties at the Technion, who work together to build the car that competes in the Formula Student competitions in Europe.
First-Time Autonomous Electric Vehicle.
To date, the cars built by the Formula Technion teams have met with great success in these competitions, and now, the team is presenting its first-ever A-EV.
Muans Omari, currently leader of the team, commented: “The car world of today is shifting to electric and autonomous vehicles, and the Formula Student competitions have embraced this trend. In the new car we have just unveiled, we expressed the tech revolution through a change of color, from red/black to blue, white, and light grey, colors that today stand for electric propulsion.
Making the transition from an internal combustion engine to an electric propulsion system is far from easy and took a lot of work and learning. But we believe in our chances of achieving good results in the upcoming competitions, which will be taking place in Germany and Spain.”
The Technion team won first place.
The Formula Student competition is a platform for new technological developments. Teams are tested and their performance is rated based on a combination of engineering challenges plus driving skills demonstrated on the track.
The goal of the project is to enable engineering students – and students in other fields – to acquire practical knowledge in planning as well as manufacturing, and in this way, to prepare them for professional life.
Last year, following travel restrictions imposed due to the pandemic, the first Israeli Formula Student Race was held, with the participation of the Technion, Tel Aviv University, and Ben-Gurion University. The Technion team won first place. | <urn:uuid:cca02bc3-39ae-42c6-9fa6-03657dec6c45> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://latamisrael.com/primer-vehiculo-electrico-autonomo-universitario-de-israel/?lang=en | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.956539 | 476 | 1.757813 | 2 |
According to research from CA Technologies, over half of cybersecurity professionals, or 53 percent, have confirmed an insider attack against their own organization in the past 12 months. These insider threats have had disastrous, sometimes even tragic results, for governments and businesses alike. There is a widespread desire to better protect against insider threats, with the same research noting that 90 percent of organizations recognize it’s necessary to monitor and profile how insiders are accessing sensitive data.
However, most companies still need to enact best practices to combat internal actors that might pose a risk – be it through accident, negligence or malice. It’s crucial for cybersecurity organizations to have plans in place to identify, access, and address insider threats. This means deploying the right policies, increasing awareness and training, shifting culture, and rationalizing technology. Not all insider threats are malicious. Many are honest mistakes or careless behavior, but that doesn’t change what’s at stake.
State of Risk
An insider threat is the potential for an individual who has/had authorized access to an organization’s sensitive data or assets to put the organization at risk and negatively impact various aspects of the business. An insider attack can be expensive or impossible to remedy, not to mention the cost of rebuilding brand trust and image. According to further research from CA Technologies, 66 percent of organizations consider malicious insider attacks more likely than external attacks.
There are various behavioral traits that can help identify the risk of an insider threat. Common ones include resignations, being let go, a lack of proper training and education, and discontent, as identified by voiced grievances about dissatisfaction regarding the company.
Insider threats can have access to everything from IP-related data, company financials, privileged account information, personal employee data, and operational and infrastructural data. As security stacks are becoming more complex and many firms are not properly training employees on secure use, insider threats have only grown.
The best way to mitigate insider threats is to take a checklist approach against the various components of preparation, protection and ongoing training that organizations need to help mitigate the risk of insider threats or the impact thereof.
For example, policy and process is crucial. Does your team have processes in place to reduce the likeliness of insider threats? Do you have the right team in place to do this, e.g. a task force that includes leadership, IT, HR and other stakeholders? Are these processes being monitored for effectiveness and updated when necessary? Do you have the right tech in place to support policy compliance the same way that you plan for, deploy, monitor and adjust technology used in other facets of your business?
Of the utmost importance is awareness and training. Companies should have programs in place and ensure C-suite level folks as well as managers across the board as well as internal communication teams are reinforcing that program. Organizations should all have a security culture improvement program, but especially those within the cybersecurity industry.
Government enterprises can face additional challenges, like the recent 35-day partial government shutdown, that can exacerbate the risk of internal threats. It’s very difficult to show your employees that they are valued when they are being furloughed or asked to work without pay. But across industries, employees need to feel like they’re important and part of a greater team working towards the same goal. This makes it less likely that you will have disgruntled employees who seek to harm the company or are careless and cause accidental harm.
A More Balanced Internal and External Threat Investment
Organizations must both evaluate current risk and the measures in place to mitigate internal, as well as external threats. While threats can come from unlikely places and people, there are well-known and tracible triggers for insider attacks that allow security teams to organize effective detection and barriers to harm.
Ultimately, companies must invest the same level of technology that they do externally, within their own walls. Best practice calls for identification, proactive, and reactionary measures. While we will never have ultimate control over risk associated with any attack, organizations have a much greater opportunity to take measures to understand and combat internal risks. It’s time to act on that opportunity. | <urn:uuid:d797a7dc-a42e-4c50-ac34-64442da242ed> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://techspective.net/2019/04/26/insider-threats-how-can-enterprises-better-protect-against-this-growing-danger/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.955895 | 846 | 2.015625 | 2 |
Cloud computing helps businesses to stay cohesive and connected both with each other and with those who they serve. However, many people are not aware how this system is able to do what it does. Read on to learn more about how cloud computing works.
In most cases, a business provides its employees with an array of applications that are necessary in order for them to perform their duties. However, this can be expensive and may require licensure; the more computers your business uses, the more money it costs. With cloud computing, however, business computers or the “front end” will only need to download one application. Everything else that they need will then be sourced from that one application, which leads to the cloud computing system. This system is widely used by many online e-mail servers.
The other side of this system, or the “back end,” is made up of computers and servers. This is how cloud of data is stored. This is an extensive network that allows clients to access their information at any given time and from any given location. The back end could also be referred to as the data storage system. Many servers are needed in order to supply such a high quantity of information, and many computers are needed in order to provide efficiency and security. The data storage system can host any type of computer program that its client desires.
SERVER VIRTUALIZATION AND REDUNDANCY
Cloud computing is monitored by a central server using a specific set of protocols. The power of these servers can be maximized using server virtualization, which is when a server is split into factions with different operating systems. Redundancy helps to secure information by copying it and storing it in multiple locations; if this is not done and a computer crashes, the information may be permanently lost.
If you would like further help in understanding how cloud computing works, contact the IT professionals at UDT. We are a Florida based data center that offers business systems integration, web-based collaboration, and more. For more information about our services, please visit our website or call (800) 882-9919. | <urn:uuid:44806369-aedb-4a51-9ea9-115ffbd14be2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://udtonline.com/understanding-how-cloud-computing-works/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572212.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815205848-20220815235848-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.955803 | 438 | 2.796875 | 3 |
I recently took a trip to visit family. They live in a large city. The trip was during the hottest time of the year. There is something about the lack of trees, the reflection of the sun on windows and concrete and riding hot public transportation with hundreds of equally sweaty people that can make me feel like I am being forced to listen to fingernails on a chalkboard.
Hot bus, summer in the city
In the middle of one of these hot afternoons, I found myself on a city bus on my way back to my family’s apartment. Trying to forget about my aching feet and beads of sweat that would not go away, I closed my eyes. However, my attempts at finding a moment of zen were harshly and frequently interrupted. Every few blocks when the bus driver would open the doors to let people on and off (and keep the doors open for some unknown reason), there was a seemingly-endless round of the following noises:
- The “stop requested” bell – repeating itself at one-second intervals
- A recorded female voice saying “please exit through the rear door” – repeating itself at two-second intervals
I expected the bus driver make a general announcement: “stop repeatedly pressing the stop requested button!” No announcement – the dings continued. I expected a bus rider to yell “stop repeatedly pressing the stop requested button!” No yelling – the dings continued.
I decided this out-of-towner needed to take matters into her own hands. I looked around the bus to see if I could send the “stop repeatedly pressing the button” message to someone. I determined the culprit. It was not what I expected. I expected that someone was knowingly bothering the bus or that a technical glitch was happening. What I discovered was neither.
A boy (about 13 years old) was holding one of the polls where the waist-level “stop requested” buttons was located. He was mindlessly and obliviously doing what I could only call the “belly bump” with the “stop requested button.” He was riding solo, so he was not trying to impress his friends with his “belly pressing” skills. I believe on this hot day he had found his own moment of zen in his mindless swaying and leaning. However in his zen state, his ears had become temporarily disconnected.
These discoveries happened in a matter of seconds for me, so for the next few seconds I tried to imagine the scenarios in which the annoying noises would stop. As I mentioned, no announcements or communications were being made to the boy. I was pretty far away from him, so I did not want to scar him for life by yelling across the bus “Hey kid, your belly is ringing the bell. Cut it out!” I did mumble to the guy next to me “that kid’s belly is ringing the bell” in hopes that my seat-mate would have less compunction about yelling something to the boy (he did not). I had an idea that people who live here should take action first, as opposed to an out-of-towner like me. I wanted to do something – but I felt pretty helpless…and irritated.*
The bystander effect
After I got off the bus, I got a flashback from freshman year psychology 101 class. We learned about the ‘bystander effect.’ This term describes a psychological phenomenon when individuals do not offer to help a victim when other people are present. And generally, the more bystanders, the less likely it is that any one of them will help. One explanation for this is that people feel the responsibility is diffused when others are around.
It was clear that no one (not even me) stepped forward to stop that boy from ringing the bell with his stomach. Maybe this was an example of the bystander effect (albeit there was no real harm being done, which is perhaps why none of us stopped the boy. Plus many of us may have thought that stopping the boy would cause harm through embarrassment to the boy. So this situation was ambiguous in those ways). Nevertheless, since I had this occasion to think about the bystander effect – I started applying it to my life as a nonprofit geek.
Kudos to you
It occurred to me that people who work for nonprofit organizations are not bystanders. Each one has jumped in to help; to right a societal wrong; to work on making the world a better place. You have made altruistic and activist choices – and I am giving a big nonprofit geek standing ovation to you for that. Hooray for you!
And there is something else that has earned you bigtime geek points from this nonprofit geek. Your activism has compelled you to learn ways to help even more! (You are reading this blog, aren’t you?) As Dacher Keltner, Ph.D. of the Greater Good Science Center says:
“… much of the bystander research suggests that one’s personality only determines so much. To offer the right kind of help, one also needs the relevant skills or knowledge demanded by a particular situation.”
So feel good! Feel good for helping (and not standing by) and for learning more ways to help. You are making the world a better place – with more bus rides of zen and less annoying ‘dings.’ Thank you for your work with nonprofit organizations.
*So what did I do? I pulled out my cell phone and recorded it so I could maybe smile about it later.
Brett Weinstein, Sundown on a City.
Howard Brier, Coney Island and Brighton Beach
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What would you have done on this bus trip?
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What is the hardest hike in Yosemite National Park?
So what is the most difficult hike in Yosemite Valley? For various reasons, Clouds Rest takes the top spot. Elevation changes, enormous, sheer granite cliffs, and fast-changing weather conditions characterize this hiking spot in Yosemite Valley. The most difficult hikes in Yosemite are often more difficult than those in other parks. As a result, hikes in this area need physical fitness, commitment, and mental fortitude.
Nevertheless, the effort is worthwhile. The crest is unlike anything else in the valley, and Clouds Rest offers some of Yosemite’s greatest sights. Hence, the end of the route will make you feel rewarded.
However, before gearing up to give your hike a challenge, here is more information you’ll need for a better experience.
Is Clouds Rest harder than Half Dome?
Both of these walks are widely sought after by adventurers from all over the state since they are two of Yosemite’s greatest. However, a thorough understanding is required to prepare for any hike and enjoy it to the utmost. As a result, here’s some background to better answer this question.
The scenery of Clouds Rest will keep you interested during the trek, but the final reward will come once you reach the peak. You could see the whole wildness of Yosemite National Park, as well as several of its notable monuments. Moreover, you can also see Nebraska in the east and Hawaii in the west, thanks to the 360-degree panoramic.
The hike is considered quite exhausting and can soon leave you physically drained. It is advised that you should not attempt this hike if you are not accustomed to walking for long periods. Because the height is very high, this trek will necessitate some physical ability.
The scenery is breathtaking during the ride. You’ll see a lot of old-growth trees, flowers, and waterfalls right away. Hence, you’ll be able to view the river going through the waterfalls and will be surrounded by splendor the entire way up. Furthermore, from the damp steps to the cable climbing, you’ll be surrounded by natural splendor. It makes the whole exhausting ordeal worthwhile.
In addition, it is, without a doubt, one of Yosemite’s most difficult walks, and you must be physically prepared to do it. To complete the path, you’ll need climbing experience and sufficient strength. The trek itself is rather long, so if you get out of breath easily, this is not the trip for you.
Despite having a challenging trail, these two provide breathtaking views of Yosemite National Park. Clouds Rest is a good alternative if you want a less crowded trek; although, Half Dome is a great choice if you want to climb one of Yosemite’s most famous peaks.
Do you need a permit for Clouds Rest Yosemite?
Day hikes in Yosemite National Park do not require permits. However, all overnight backpacking requires it. You’ll need a Sunrise Lakes permit for Clouds Rest, and it is highly recommended to schedule this one because it’s a popular route. The National Park Service allows you to reserve your permit in advance online (NPS).
Furthermore, you may also use this page to determine which trailheads still offer permits. Yosemite reserves roughly 40% of trail permits for first-come, first-served hikers, which implies you must arrive at the permit-issuing facility earlier the day of your trip.
What time should I start hiking Clouds Rest?
If you’re planning to take on an overnight trip, it would be a great choice to start your journey before 9 AM. This is because you need to have a permit for this trip. On the other hand, if you’re not planning to spend the night in the mountains, you could start as early as 6 AM.
However, mornings between 6:00 and 9:00 AM and afternoons between 3:00 and 7:00 PM are the finest times for trekking. According to scientific research, your body is at its peak functioning and abundant vitality throughout these hours.
Moreover, to further understand the conditions in hiking in the morning, noon, afternoon, or evening, here is a more elaborate explanation.
Early in the Morning (6 AM to 10 AM)
The morning is often one of the best times to start your hike, and here are some of the reasons why.
- It’s the start of the day, so the daily routine hasn’t yet set in. As a result, your mind is the most liberated for this exercise, and your body is the most energetic.
- The energy you gain from a morning trek lasts the remainder of the day.
- You don’t sweat nearly as much when the temperatures are at their lowest.
- An early hike serves as your morning workout. According to studies, morning activities are the most effective at burning calories and boosting your heart and lungs.
- It’s most likely a working person’s only truly free period of the day.
Noon (10 AM to 3 PM)
Here are some of the conditions that you and your body will face when you choose to hike at this hour.
- A midday stroll or hike might help you re-energize for the rest of the day.
- If you’re a working individual, this may be your lunch break.
- If you’re only taking a lunch break, you can be limited by time. There isn’t enough time for a climb; perhaps a stroll around the neighborhood would suffice.
- If you’re a working individual, this may be your lunch break.
- According to studies, your lungs are not at their best during these hours.
Afternoon (3 PM to 7 PM)
You might plan to start your hike in the afternoon. But before that, here is some information about your body when you get active in the afternoon.
- This is the time of the day when your muscles are at their most supple.
- You can burn off the calories, particularly if you eat a large lunch.
- This is an excellent time to relieve work-related tension before unwinding in the evening.
- Scientific research shows that your body is at its peak performance in the afternoon.
- Your lungs are also performing at their peak.
Hiking in the evening can be one of your choices to start your hike in Cloud Rest. However, you may want to hold on to that thought, and here’s why.
- This entails incorporating more into your nightly routine.
- In general, evening exercise may be beneficial, and many individuals enjoy this time of day.
- Many individuals may be fatigued by this time. Therefore, hiking may become a duty rather than an enjoyable activity.
- On the other hand, hiking in the dark is a pretty restricted experience. Your surroundings aren’t well lighted. As a result, you’ll have difficulty taking in the scenery and noticing obstructions and possibly harmful animals.
- You may need a couple of hours to relax afterward or find it difficult to fall asleep.
How long does it take to hike Clouds Rest?
Clouds Rest is a spectacular mountain that can be viewed from all across the park, including Tunnel View and Olmsted Point, with an elevation over 1000 feet higher than Half Dome and gigantic bare sides that slope thousands of feet down into Tenaya Canyon.
While it is possible to trek from Yosemite Valley to Clouds Rest’s summit, the 16-mile round route with 6000′ of elevation gain is too difficult for anyone but the most experienced hikers.
With that in mind, the climb to Cloud Rest’s top and back should take between 6-10 hours, depending on your speed and the amount of time you need for breaks. If your physique permits it, you can even finish the hike in around 5 hours.
What month is best to hike Clouds Rest?
Along Tioga Road, you’ll find the Cloud’s Rest path. As a result, Tioga Road must be open for you to visit Cloud’s Rest. Therefore, you may only visit around June and October. Nevertheless, if there isn’t any rain or thunderstorms in the vicinity, It is strongly recommended to go trekking. Additionally, if the mountain’s peak is covered with snow, you must avoid going there.
However, it is highly recommended to trek Clouds Rest in September for the finest weather and circumstances. Hence, it will provide you with a snow-free route while avoiding the significantly higher temperatures that might occur throughout the summer.
There will be a lot of floating clouds in the region, as the name implies. Although it is best to visit the region with no clouds in the vicinity since clouds may easily obscure the view, this climb is well worth the effort.
What can you see from the top of Clouds Rest?
Clouds Rest is a wonderful day trek in Yosemite National Park that will take you to one of the greatest sights in the area. It is one of the greatest in the park while being one of the most demanding routes.
As an illustration, once you reach the summit of Clouds Rest Mountain, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panorama of Yosemite Valley. However, the vista with Clouds Rest in front and Half Dome in the background is highly recommended by experts. Moreover, Tenaya Canyon, Mt. Clark, Sentinel Dome, and North Dome can also be seen at the top of Cloud Rest.
There’s a lot to do at Yosemite National Park, but some activities stick out above the top. Clouds Rest wins the award for capturing all of the breathtaking scenery while also providing hands-on activity.
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This, unequivocally, is the 800-pound gorilla of reversing tools. It has been around as freeware and as a commercial product since 2005. We know of no serious malware analyst who is not familiar with - or, in fact, uses - IDA Pro in one of its forms. The company also produces a C/C++ decompiler one of the first, if not the first, in the industry. That said, this is a tool for experienced software reverse engineers. It is, of course, not limited to malware.
IDA Pro actually is a collection of tools that give all the information about a binary file under examination. When reversing malware one of the most useful functions is "strings." This is where you may find URLs, IPs and other network information embedded in the sample without the need to dig into the assembly language code. But, make no mistake, a knowledge of assembly language is a prerequisite for getting the most useful results out of a reversing exercise.
In addition to the strings function, IDA Pro has its own display of the reversed binary, shown in assembler (the "IDA View"). This is accompanied by a function graph that shows connections and flows between functions in the sample. The tool also provides hex views so by placing the IDA views on the screen with the hex views it is possible to correlate data with functionality within the sample.
This ability to coordinate data is very useful in several contexts. For example, suppose that you want to locate a string - perhaps a URL - with its location in the code. IDA Pro allows that by showing in the IDA view and/or the hex view the string that you highlight in the strings view. Expanding that set of views to the function graph gives a complete context for the string.
We used IDA Pro to teach malware forensics at a university for several years. One of the more useful functions was the ability to set break points and circumvent encryption in a malware sample that uses a crypter for obfuscation. Since the code is encrypted until it fires, placing a break point strategically and then single-stepping through the execution reveals the decrypted code.
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There are many reasons why people emigrate to another country. Some are transferred abroad by their employer, others follow their partner, and some are simply looking for a job that brings them more money.
Are you looking for opportunities to work abroad? To help you find out what these places are, we’ve created this list. Introducing the top 10 countries with the highest salaries in the world. You will find out in which country you can find a decent income and where it is worth staying to live.
10. Iceland, $ 2700
Iceland ranks tenth in the list of countries with the highest wages. It is one of the countries with the highest income equality and also the country with the lowest risk of poverty in Europe.
Iceland is one of the largest energy producers in the world (per capita). The point is that the previous economic policy based on the fish market has been rather successfully replaced by the recent diversification in the software, financial and manufacturing sectors.
In addition, this country has one of the highest indicators of the level of medical services and other social guarantees. Also Iceland has a very low crime rate.
9. the US $ 2800
In ninth place in this ranking is the United States , which is one of the largest economies in the world. This country has a large amount of natural resources, a well-developed infrastructure, many industries, and is also the cradle of the largest technology companies. However, in this vast country, salaries can vary greatly depending on where you work.
Despite a developed economy and vast geopolitics, the United States, with its administrative structure, has states in which the level of poverty, unemployment and crime is approaching alarming levels. But overall, this is one of the countries with the highest average wages in the world.
8. Denmark, 3000 $
This Scandinavian country ranks eighth in the ranking of states, with the highest average salary. Denmark is a country with one of the most comfortable living standards in the world.
The stable economy of this country stems from foreign trade, agriculture and natural resources.
There is also a developed system for protecting the rights of hired workers, so Denmark has a very comfortable labor market for both employers and labor emigrants.
In addition to objectively high salaries (even in comparison with the average European indicator), it is worth noting the high standard of living of the Danes, which is also available to people who came to work in this country under an employment contract.
First of all, this concerns the enviable economic stability, comfortable social environment, low crime rate, observance of basic human rights, as well as the great attention of the authorities and the population to the protection of the environment.
7. Singapore, $ 3100
Wages in Singapore , the land of the accomplished economic miracle, are extremely high. The vast majority of economic expats in Singapore claim to earn more than at home, with 25 percent of them even claiming that their family’s current income exceeds $ 100,000 a year.
The bad news is that life in Singapore is so expensive – especially rentals – that high salaries are needed to cover basic expenses.
6. Norway, $ 3100
Norway is also among the countries with the highest average wages in the world. The economy of this country is largely dependent on natural resources, which include oil production as well as hydropower.
Oil-rich Norway attracts well-trained ex-pats. 33 percent even claim to earn much more than at home. In addition, the work-life balance is quite attractive here – for every working citizen, there are 42.9 hours of working time per week. This figure is much lower than the world average.
However, life here is also more expensive than, for example, in Germany. 71 percent of respondents say they also have to spend much more than in their home country.
5. the United Arab Emirates, $ 3100
If you have a lot of oil and little technical know-how in the country, you will have to buy it from abroad, including in the form of labor. 72 percent of labor emigrants in the UAE claim to earn more than in their home country. 16 percent even report family income in excess of $ 150,000 a year.
However, life is very expensive here. 67 percent say that rents in this country are extremely high, 27 percent of those surveyed say that their salaries are barely enough for a more or less decent life.
4. Australia, $ 3300
Australia has the fourth-highest salary in the world. Who wouldn’t want to spend a season in Australia or perhaps stay here for permanent residence? This is one of the most comfortable countries in the world. Australia offers a unique lifestyle with one of the most enviable economies in the world.
In addition to the fact that the level of education in Australia is considered one of the highest in the world, specialists from other countries are in great demand in this country, especially if their profession concerns innovative technologies.
3. Kuwait, $ 3300
The fact that so many Gulf states figure on this list is, of course, related to the rich oil and gas reserves. This allows these countries to pay high salaries, which they also need to attract foreign specialists.
However, Kuwait is a special case of its high average wages due to the fact that large numbers of workers come here from poor countries in India and the Philippines. Overall, 62 percent of respondents say they earn less than $ 50,000 a year in Kuwait.
2. Luxembourg, $ 4800
In second place on this list is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg . Many major insurers reside in the richest country in the European Union and one of the richest in the world.
Not surprisingly, wages in Luxembourg are very high, with 76 percent of labor migrants claiming that they earn much more here than in their home country.
Luxembourg is one of the so-called dwarf countries in Europe, and the rent is therefore very high here. But thanks to the Schengen agreements, many Europeans living near Luxembourg can live near the border and travel there every day to work.
1. Switzerland, 5400 $
The Swiss really by far the highest average salaries in the world, however, and the cost of living is quite high.
It is a country with one of the most stable economies in the world and is also home to huge fortunes, world institutions and organizations such as the International Red Cross, CERN, the World Economic Forum or FIFA.
More than 50 percent of labor emigrants report household incomes in excess of $ 100,000 a year, 14 percent – even more than $ 200,000.
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Keywords: higher education,, competitiveness, student mobility, standardization, unification. 1. Introduction The development of systems of higher education in various countries around the world is increasingly characterized by a trend towards unification and standardization. The Bologna Declaration on the European Space for Higher Education, signed on June 19, 1999 by 29 countries (47 countries taking part in the process at present), marks the transition of higher education to a new international level. This includes the systems of higher education of Asia's following leading states: China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Russia.
Higher Education for Development (HED) was an organization that worked in close partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Higher Education for Development (HED) was an organization that worked in close partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and operated with the advice and counsel of the six major . higher education associations to support the engagement of higher education in development issues worldwide. The contract with USAID came to a close at the end of FY 2015, and HED operations ceased at that time.
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By definition, a commencement ceremony marks the official beginning of a new phase of life for graduating students. Some are headed to new jobs or to advanced programs of study. Some will take time to travel abroad or do community service. Some will take time to unwind and contemplate their futures.
As the more than 3,100 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree candidates at Washington University in St. Louis are ready to begin a new chapter, the university will first recognize their achievements during its 157th Commencement this morning.
The graduating students will be surrounded in Brookings Quadrangle by more than 12,000 family and friends, as well as university professors, staff, administrators, trustees and alumni from the Class of 1968.
They will hear from inspiring speakers, including Anne-Marie Slaughter, a renowned foreign policy expert, scholar and former top State Department official, who will talk about American renewal and how the Class of 2018 will be at the heart of that process.
In addition to Slaughter, other speakers include Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, the senior class president and a graduate student speaker.
The 3,150 candidates at Washington University’s Commencement will receive 3,319 degrees, of which 1,587 are undergraduate; 1,205 are master’s; and two are associate’s in arts.
There are 525 doctoral and professional degree candidates, including 114 for the doctor of philosophy degree and one for the doctor of liberal arts degree from the Graduate School; two for the doctor of business administration degree from Olin Business School; 197 for the juris doctoris degree and one for the juris scientiae doctoris degree from the School of Law; and 210 for degrees from the School of Medicine.
Some of the graduating students have been showcased through stories, images and videos throughout the year. Visit 2018 Class Acts to see a sampling of our undergraduate, graduate and professional students who are changing the world through research, service and innovation.
Commencement will take place in Brookings Quadrangle rain or shine. However, if threatening weather endangers safety, the severe weather plan will be activated by 7 a.m.
Under the plan, the universitywide Commencement ceremony in Brookings Quadrangle will be canceled. If that happens, a ceremony for undergraduates only will be held starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Athletic Complex Field House.
The ceremonies for all graduate and professional degree candidates will be held at their schools’ individual recognition ceremonies.
If the plan is activated, it will be announced on the university’s homepage, wustl.edu, in an email to the graduating students and on social media.
Streaming video of the ceremony will be broadcast on the Commencement website. A live televised broadcast of the ceremony also can be viewed at the following locations: Brown Hall, Room 100; Busch Hall, Room 100; Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons; and Mallinckrodt Center, Edison Theatre. All rooms are wheelchair accessible.
Speaker, honorary degree recipients
Slaughter, known for writing a widely read article that sparked a national debate around women’s work-life balance, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree.
Slaughter is president and CEO of New America, a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic platform dedicated to renewing America in an age of rapid technological and social change.
She is also the Bert G. Kerstetter ’66 University Professor Emerita of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, where she has been on the faculty since 2002.
From 2009-11, she served as the first female director of policy planning for the State Department, reporting directly to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. It was a position she referred to as her “dream job.”
When she accepted the position, knowing she would need to be away from her husband and two young boys during the week, she was confident she could juggle the demands of her position in Washington with the responsibilities of her family in Princeton, N.J.
But then life intervened, and parenting needs led her to leave the State Department after her initial two-year commitment and return to an academic career that gave her more family time.
The reactions to her choice to leave Washington because of her children led her to question the feminist narrative she grew up with. Her subsequent 2012 article for The Atlantic, “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” quickly became the most-read article in the magazine’s history and sparked intense national debate on the continued obstacles to full male-female equality.
She followed up the article with “Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, Family,” which was named one of the best books of 2015 by The Washington Post, The Economist and National Public Radio.
For more on Slaughter, visit the Washington University Source.
Honorary degrees also will be awarded to:
- Eric D. Green, MD, PhD, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), who has helped to shape the field of genomics and its application to medicine, doctor of science;
- Chris Krehmeyer, president and CEO of St. Louis-based Beyond Housing, where he works to build and support thriving communities by helping provide affordable housing and create economic development, doctor of humane letters;
- Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, the nation’s largest private provider of scholarships and other educational support to African-American students, doctor of humane letters; and
- Francis G. Slay, St. Louis’ longest-serving mayor who, during his 16-year term, led a successful downtown and city neighborhood revival, doctor of humane letters.
Commencement will begin with the traditional academic procession into the Quad, which will be led by grand marshal John N. Drobak, the George Alexander Madill Professor of Real Property & Equity Jurisprudence in the School of Law and professor of economics in Arts & Sciences, who is chair of the Commencement Committee.
Edward S. Macias, honorary grand marshal
Also leading the procession into the Quad will be the honorary grand marshal, Edward S. Macias, provost emeritus and the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Arts & Sciences.
For nearly 50 years, Macias’ professional life has been focused on Washington University, where he has served in many key leadership roles, including 25 years as provost.
Macias joined the Arts & Sciences faculty in 1970 as an assistant professor of chemistry and became a full professor in 1984. In the 1980s, he added administrative roles to his full-time teaching and research, serving as director of the Summer School and chair of the Department of Chemistry.
The author of two books and more than 90 articles, his research interests include environmental and nuclear chemistry, focusing on the chemistry and physics of atmospheric particles and the effect of these particles on haze and air pollution.
He pursued seminal research, including a study demonstrating that the atmospheric haze obscuring the Grand Canyon was made up of pollutants from Los Angeles.
In 1988, Macias was named provost, a position he held until 2013. In 1995, he was named executive vice chancellor and dean of Arts & Sciences.
In his work as provost, he partnered closely with the seven school deans to promote diversity and to provide leadership in curriculum, budget and capital project development.
Macias was especially involved in cross-school collaborations, and he led the university on initiatives with online education. He worked closely with senior administrators, bringing an academic voice to central decision-making and strategic-planning processes.
During his tenure as dean, Arts & Sciences advanced to the first tier of the nation’s best undergraduate and graduate liberal arts programs.
Approximately 100 alumni from the Class of 1968, celebrating their 50th reunion, will march in the opening procession.
For the 38th consecutive Commencement, the program will begin with music by The Mighty Mississippi Concert Band of St. Louis, under the direction of Dan Presgrave, retired music director/conductor of the Washington University Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.
Nathan T. Ruggles, who earned a bachelor’s degree in music in 1999 and a master’s in music in 2003 from Arts & Sciences, will sing “America the Beautiful” to open the ceremony. Ruggles is a teacher of applied music in the Department of Music.
Dereck W. Basinger, a candidate for a master’s in classics from Arts & Sciences, will conclude the ceremony by singing the “Alma Mater.”
William Feng, president of the senior class, will deliver the undergraduate student Commencement greeting. Feng, from Portland, Ore., is a candidate for a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an economics and strategy major, from Olin Business School.
Donald Gerke, a candidate for a doctorate in social work from the Brown School, was selected to give the graduate student address. He is from Missoula, Mont.
The deans of each of the schools and Provost Holden Thorp will assist Wrighton in the conferral of academic degrees. After the conferral of degrees, Wrighton will deliver his message to the Class of 2018.
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The City of San Antonio wants to light up the night.
News Radio 1200 WOAI reports Council voted to spend $500,000 on a Downtown Lighting Master Plan, which will include 'streetlights, pedestrian lighitng, and architectural lighting.Downtown Councilman Roberto Trevino says all types of lighting will enhance safety and will show off the city's unique downtown spaces.
"This urban core has some unique and amazing history," he said. "It is peppered with amazing spaces, amazing environments, and lighting is going to help enhance all that."
Several cities have creatively used lighting not just to keep streets safer, but to draw attention in dramatic ways to the unique landscape, parks, and buildings in the city, enhancing the atmosphere for both tourists and local residents.
There were questions asked about the price of the project, half of which will be paid by CPS Energy, but northside Councilman Greg Brockhouse asked why it is only being limited to two narrow areas of downtown.
"That's a very small footprint," he said. "I would like to engage the staff to make sure each of us has an individual lilghting plan for their individual district."
Brockhouse said one of the key concerns he hears from residents is that streets aren't safe after dark due to inadequate lighting.
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Fischer’s Opening Secret 6
So far we’ve learned that…
…the best players study more than just the chess openings they play.
…the best players study the variations that “never” get played.
…there is software that levels the playing field so that anyone can master the opening with limited time.
But here’s the concept about chess openings that most chess players never realize:
Studying a new, different opening adds understanding to the one you play.
You’re probably afraid to “waste” any precious study time on an opening you don’t plan to play. But it’s no waste at all.
Some tactics don’t work in your opening… but they do work in other openings.
Some pawn levers don’t work in your opening… but they do in other openings.
Some sacrifices don’t work in your opening… but they do in different openings.
Studying another opening makes you better at playing your favorite opening. You will understand your chess opening better by seeing what works and doesn’t work in other openings.
It’s what Bobby Fischer knew. He never played queen pawn openings – and yet he was confident enough to play one in a world championship match just to show the Russians that he could!
You’re probably skeptical. How can studying queen pawn openings increase your understanding of the Sicilian?
And I know right now you can’t imagine finding the time to study two chess openings when you can barely find the time to study just one.
That’s where Bookup comes in. With opening ebooks you can learn two chess openings in the time you’re currently spending on one. You can use our ebooks even with the free Express program. Guaranteed. Really.
What would you like to do?
Find out how one grandmaster picks his chess openings
See descriptions of the opening ebooks
Download the free Chess Openings Wizard Trial with sample ebooks
Buy Chess Openings Wizard Express or Professional
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