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One of Australia’s biggest waves is also the furthest from any ocean – Wave Rock rises 15 metres above the outback plain. Over 2,700 million years in the making, today it’s a popular tourist destination.
Located near the wheatbelt town of Hyden, getting there from Perth is a pleasant 340-kilometre drive (approximately three to four hours) through picturesque rolling farmlands to wide vistas of wheat and canola fields.
The great news is that you can fly to Wave Rock! The Wave Rock airstrip is walking distance to the Rock, and there is also a cafe nearby offering refreshments.
This 110-metre long multi-coloured granite cliff is shaped remarkably like a huge wave about to crash onto the bush. Pose on the rock face and surf the giant wave or see it from a different perspective by following the walk trails around the base and over the top.
After winter rains, you’ll be surrounded by a sea of dazzling colour as Western Australian wildflowers bloom in their billions.
Nearby, a collection of over 450 ancient rock paintings cover the walls of Mulka’s Cave, telling the story of a local Aboriginal legend. | <urn:uuid:fa06c73f-a551-4811-9794-c970c1b38c49> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://countryairstrips.com.au/listing/wave-rock/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.923817 | 249 | 1.9375 | 2 |
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The United States of America can experience unsettling waves of mass shootings within such small time frames. Devastating news is reported constantly, and the hope of feeling safe in public spaces continues to dim. The lives of children and adults, friends and family, should not be put on the line due to a lack of emotional intelligence that can be easily taught from a young age.
Social emotional learning (SEL) is a type of learning that teaches children and adults emotional intelligence. The higher an individual’s skill in emotional intelligence, the better they are able to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, experience empathy for others, make responsible decisions, and form and maintain positive relationships throughout their life. With five core topics in Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision Making, Relationship Skills, and Social Awareness, integrating these skills into the education system will allow children to have thirteen years of learning and practicing SEL. This will work to change society towards a positive road of less violence and apathy.
While the motive for mass shooting varies from suspect to suspect, the act of shooting others openly is a behavior that lacks empathy. For a shooter to commit to such an act, what also must be present is a lack of control over their emotions.
Social emotional learning overall aims to provide an answer to emotional problems. Emotional problems are often the cause of behavioral issues, and behavioral issues can have a larger affect on society. However, there is a paradox here. Because in today’s world behavioral problems have already affected modern society, and those societal norms affect children who now may grow up with new emotional and behavioral issues. Teaching Social Emotional Learning to children in schools can work to break this cycle. Emotional and behavioral problems will inevitably be a struggle throughout everyone’s life, but having a learning track to help guide and work through behaviors will help eliminate future problems that could affect society on a larger scale — like mass shootings.
As mentioned before, Social Emotional Learning consists of five core topics that all revolve around teaching emotional intelligence to an individual.
The core topic Self-Awareness can help a person be more attuned to their own emotions and how they affect others. Teaching Self-Awareness from kindergarten to high school will help individuals master the practice of self-confidence and staying true to themselves by the time they reach adulthood.
Self-Management will teach self-control. This module will teach students how they can develop an internal self-accountability governance, in which their choices do not need to be approved by others but rather by themselves. These lessons will give them the ability to understand what needs to be done and how to accomplish it through discipline and self-management.
Moving onto the next core topic of Social-Awareness, this module is important for learning how to be empathetic towards others. It can be easy to forget other people are living their own lives and are experiencing both hardships and successes. There is a lot to think about when it comes to empathizing with others, but it’s important to form a deeper connection by understanding the “why” behind the emotions. Empathy lets an individual learn how to embrace people of different backgrounds and personalities, and helps eliminate the potential for misunderstandings and assumptions.
There is also the topic of Relationship Skills within SEL, where individuals can learn how to create, maintain, and mend relationships. Humans are social beings, as we begin forming relationships at a young age and will continue to foster relationships for the rest of our lives. People will come and go, but knowing how to interact and deal with relationships is key towards maintaining a healthy social life. Understanding how to have open and effective conversations is important, as it is a balancing act between understanding how to control one’s own emotions while also being considerate of others.
Lastly, Responsible Decision Making and Goal Setting gives individuals a direction to work towards. This lets people learn how to collaborate with others while also carrying out one’s own responsibilities in life.
These five core topics, Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision Making, Relationship Skills, and Social Awareness work together to develop an individual into an empathetic person who is confident and humble.
Many forms of crimes and issues in society stem from various reasons; however, one commonality is the presence of emotions and whether it drives action. Emotions will always be experienced, but people need to be taught how to handle them in a stable and safe manner in order to live a healthy life. These five core topics will help individuals learn from their emotions, but not let emotions govern their actions.
Childhood is the beginning of where emotional and behavioral problems start, therefore by having social emotional learning be taught within K-12, children will know how to balance life with emotional intelligence and have an easier time managing their emotions. And once children have better skills in managing their emotions, they will have those same skills as adolescents and adults, letting them find more constructive solutions to their feelings and benefitting society as a whole. | <urn:uuid:6a265d4c-22ef-4cfe-af3e-5f023da99e3c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mylearningtools.org/parent-to-parent-self-prevents-mass-shooting/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.955709 | 1,041 | 3.90625 | 4 |
Visit an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.
No Native American language has a word for "art"—instead, it's the craftsmanship and intricate designs of everyday objects such as pottery and jewelry that communicate how deeply beauty and artistry are woven into Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Rio Grande Pueblos cultures. With older and contemporary pieces displayed side-by-side, this exhibit reveals the fascinating ways in which Southwest native tribes are carrying on—and transforming—their traditions through successive generations of skilled artisans.
This exhibit closed August 21, 2016.
The Elkus Collection
The majority of the pieces in Evolving Traditions are drawn from the nearly 1,700 objects donated to the Academy by the children of Ruth and Charles Elkus, who worked tirelessly to promote Native American art and to expand the art market for these cultures.
Generations of Jewelry
Southwest tribes have a long and beautiful history of creating ornate jewelry with stones, seashells, and pottery. The iconic turquoise and silver jewelry of the region was born in the mid-1800s, when Mexican craftsmen introduced metalworking.
In the Southwest
The Southwest has been home to the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Rio Grande Pueblos people for thousands of years. Encompassing the present-day Four Corners area of the United States, this region includes southern Utah, northeastern Arizona, northern New Mexico, and southwestern Colorado.
Traditions in Clay
People in the Southwest have been crafting pottery with a variety of clays for hundreds of years, with designs ranging from storyteller figurines surrounded by small children to wood-fired pots covered in stunning geometric patterns.
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HAVANA, May 23th( Huffintonpost)President Obama’s visit to Havana in March shined a spotlight on Cuba—a country that, one’s political views aside, is regarded warmly by people around the world. Over the last two years, a new foreign investment law has sparked the interest of many companies (especially European ones) and the re-establishment of diplomatic relations with the United States has also made the possibility of trade and investment deals with U.S. companies seem closer.
In this context, a number of corporate leaders are wondering how they should view the Cuban opportunity while avenues to move beyond the embargo are pursued in Washington. In a new article on bcgperspectives.com, we address the question of what the evolution of the Cuban economy means for multinationals.
The country clearly has great economic potential and there were high hopes that the recently concluded VII Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba would take further steps to create a more hospitable environment in which private enterprise can make greater contributions to accelerated economic growth and job creation.
Such steps—which the government officially refers to as aiming to “perfect” or “update” the Cuban economic model—could, for instance, be modeled on what the Cuban president in his main speech referred to as the processes of “reform” in China and “renewal” in Vietnam. But these market liberalization measures have not yet been adopted.
They remain works in progress. Meanwhile, the Cuban economy is lacking a growth dynamo, and its slow “brewing” runs the risk of stagnating. Without stronger economic growth, the country will lack the resources needed to maintain the social achievements of recent decades.
Foreign investors have an important role to play in a number of industries (beer included) and in the sorely needed development of all kinds of infrastructure. In areas such as information and telecommunication services, their impact (especially in a competitive market environment) could be quick, positive and pervasive.
But for the right kind of investor to be attracted—those who will contribute to adding value and jobs in Cuba—they will need more than tax holidays, incentives and special zones. They will need regulatory transparency, reliability in the implementation of policies and flexibility in the operating environment for businesses.
The experience of many countries shows that sustainable economic success cannot be built on a combination of only foreign investors and state-owned enterprises. Cuba is fortunate to have a well-educated and creative population—fertile ground for entrepreneurship, provided that an appropriate legal framework is established to facilitate private enterprise.
In addition, there is another untapped homegrown asset: a large population of professionally experienced Cubans living outside the country, many of whom might be keen to return home and contribute to its prosperity with their skills, savings and connections.
Creating an environment in which returning is an attractive possibility could produce a great growth boost and reassure potential foreign investors that Cuba is a place where business can thrive. Few, if any, countries have ever had such an opportunity. Cuba is well placed to pursue it if decisive, transparent steps are taken soon to make it possible. | <urn:uuid:8bf66dd6-c337-41d9-b0d2-83723a85b0fb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://havana-live.com/cubas-slow-brewing-economy-homegrown-opportunity/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.957969 | 644 | 1.867188 | 2 |
How much does the CHIP program cost per child?
The feds foot the bill for the bulk of CHIP expenditures, with most state governments covering less than 15 percent of the program’s cost. The average cost to families is just over $150 per child per year, according the Access Commission estimates.
How is CHIP paid for?
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is funded jointly by the federal government and states through a formula based on the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP). For example, if a state has a 50% match rate for Medicaid, they may have a 65% match rate for CHIP.
How much does CHIP cost the government?
In FY 2016, CHIP spending totaled $15.6 billion, 92.5 percent paid by the federal government and 7.5 percent by the states and territories.
How do I apply for Medicaid or chip through the marketplace?
Through the Health Insurance Marketplace® Fill out an application through the Health Insurance Marketplace®. If it looks like anyone in your household qualifies for Medicaid or CHIP, we’ll send your information to your state agency. They’ll contact you about enrollment.
Does chip affect Marketplace health insurance?
More answers. If your children are eligible for CHIP, they won’t be eligible for any savings on Marketplace insurance. CHIP coverage will probably be more affordable. Remember, you and other family members may be eligible for savings on Marketplace insurance coverage.
What does chip stand for?
This table highlights some of the critical intersections between the Marketplace, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
What does chip cover in each state?
What CHIP covers. CHIP benefits are different in each state. But all states provide comprehensive coverage, including: Routine check-ups; Immunizations; Doctor visits; Prescriptions; Dental and vision care; Inpatient and outpatient hospital care; Laboratory and X-ray services; Emergency services; States may provide more CHIP benefits. | <urn:uuid:cccfb8d6-b08c-44b1-97ca-86ed7a17bf6b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://laurenceanywaysthemovie.com/how-much-does-the-chip-program-cost-per-child/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.924534 | 422 | 2.1875 | 2 |
Terrible drivers exist everywhere — and don’t get us started on teen drivers — but some states harbor the worst among them.
Whether it’s texting while driving or switching lanes without using a blinker, another person’s bad driving could put a real damper on your road experience — and that’s the best-case scenario. Often, negligent driving can lead to serious accidents that cause critical injuries, if not worse.
But where do the worst drivers live? To find out, personal finance site SmartAsset decided to crunch some numbers using recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the FBI, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Insurance Research Council and Google Trends.
The site looked at four metrics to determine which states fall into the top 10 for bad driving: The percent of insured drivers; the rate of DUI arrests; the average number of auto fatalities; and how often people search terms like “speeding ticket” or “traffic ticket.”
SmartAsset’s findings are illuminating, to say the least. Here’s a look at the 10 states with the worst drivers:
9. Arizona (Tie)
Arizona ranked number 12 on SmartAsset’s 2017 list of states with the worst drivers but moved up to the ninth spot, in a tie with Alaska, for 2018. Two metrics could explain Arizona’s rise: Auto deaths and insurance coverage rates. A little over 89 percent of drivers in the state were insured in 2016, but that rate dropped to 88 percent the next year. Also, in 2016, Arizona only saw 1.46 fatalities by 100 million miles driven in the state — up from 1.37 deaths per 100 million miles in 2015, according to SmartAsset’s analysis. The state’s auto fatality rate, though, is falling overall; it has dropped by 37 percent since 1994.
9. Alaska (Tie)
Although Alaska ranks near the bottom of the list, the state would have taken the top spot if the study relied only on two metrics: DUI rate and fatality rate. According to SmartAsset, Alaska has the fourth-highest number of fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles driven and sixth-highest number of DUI arrests per 1,000 drivers. But the Last Frontier does have a low search volume for traffic offenses and parking tickets.
Florida saw a big change between SmartAsset’s 2017 and 2018 rankings. Last year, the Sunshine State took the top spot, but this year, it fell to No. 8. That could be because Florida saw improvements in both its DUI and auto fatality rates. In 2016, the state had 2.17 DUI arrests per 1,000 drivers, down from 2.23, and 1.42 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles driven, down from 1.47, according to SmartAsset. But the Sunshine State did see an increase in the number of insured drivers, from 76.2 percent in 2016 to 73.3 percent in 2017.
Up two spots from last year’s list, Alabama ranks in the top 10 on two metrics: auto fatalities and searches for traffic offenses. In 2016, Alabama saw 1.50 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled — a significant increase from the year before, according to SmartAsset’s analysis. Alabama had the fourth-highest rate of people Googling traffic offenses, which SmartAsset suggests could indicate a large number of drivers running afoul of the law. But the state did see a drop in DUI arrests, from 2.01 to 1.99 per 1,000 drivers.
Texas didn’t see much of a change in ranking between SmartAsset’s 2017 and 2018 lists. This year, the Lone Star State tied with New Mexico for fifth place. The number of DUI arrests has remained the same — 4.09 per 1,000 drivers. But Texas did see a drop in the rate of insured drivers, from 86.7 percent to 85.9 percent, according to SmartAsset’s findings. The state also saw a small increase in auto deaths, from 1.36 to 1.39 fatalities per 100 million miles traveled. As for people Googling traffic offenses in the state, Texas came in ninth.
5. New Mexico
Out of all the states on this list, New Mexico saw the most drastic change in ranking. The Land of Enchantment landed in the 17th spot on the 2017 list but skyrocketed this year to fifth place. That could be because New Mexico saw a significant uptick in the rate of auto fatalities. In 2015, the state had 1.09 deaths per 100 million miles driven; in 2016, that number jumped to 1.44. New Mexico still has a high number of DUI arrests (5.61 per 1,000 drivers) and low rate of insured drivers (only 79.2 percent).
Missouri is another state that saw a significant change between SmartAsset’s 2017 and 2018 lists — but in the opposite direction of Florida. Last year, the Show Me State just missed the top 10, but this year, it tied with California for third place. The rate of drivers insured dropped from 86.5 percent to 86 percent, and the number of auto deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in the state jumped from 1.21 to 1.28, according to the site’s analysis of NHTSA data. But Missouri did see a drop in DUI arrests, from 4.62 per 1,000 drivers to 4.58.
California ranked No. 8 on last year’s list but jumped to the No. 3 spot for 2018. Although the Golden State has a relatively low auto death rate, the number of fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles driven did increase from 0.95 to 1.07. The rate of drivers insured in the state also dropped, from 85.3 percent to 84.8 percent. On the positive side, California did see a decrease in the rate of DUI arrests, from 5.54 per 1,000 drivers to 5.40.
Tennessee jumped two spots to take second on this year’s ranking. The state has the fifth highest number of drivers who are uninsured, with only 80 percent of people covered. It also has high DUI rates, with 4.45 DUI arrests for every 1,000 drivers, and high auto death rates, with 1.35 fatalities per 100 million miles driven, according to SmartAsset. In fact, Tennessee found itself in the top 20 for every metric, but its lack of top 10 scores kept it from landing in first place.
Ranked second last year, Mississippi now takes the dubious top spot on SmartAsset’s 2018 list of states with the worst drivers. According to the site, roughly 1.7 people die for every 100 million miles driven in the state — the second-highest number of fatalities on the road in 2016. Mississippi also has low coverage rates, with only 76.3 percent of drivers insured, and a high number of drivers who skirt the law, according to SmartAsset’s analysis.
Meanwhile, if you’re looking for safe harbor in a sea of bad drivers, there’s some good news in an annual report from Allstate. Florida, Texas and Alabama all ranked high on the SmartAsset list of worst drivers, but certain cities in these states also ranked high on Allstate’s list of the cities with the best drivers.
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“The reality is that it’s easier to be inspired than it is to create an original idea and we are hardwired to take the path of least resistance. It’s easier to jump onto a design inspiration gallery site than it is to sit down with a blank sheet of paper and a pencil. It’s easier to follow a pattern than it is to test-drive new options. It’s easier to copy a style or idea that works than try something that might miss the mark or outright fail. Above all, it’s cheaper mentally for us to rally around what’s already been done and emulate it…”
The above excerpt is from a brilliant post by Owen over at Viget.com. Well worth the read. Do it.
Personally, I couldn’t agree more. How much time is the right amount to stroll thru galleries, troll creative sites, and watch online videos?
And what about you?
Are you too busy getting inspired by the work of others to create your own?
Do you read about the failures of others, so you don’t have to try?
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‘Haard Hesselsbierg Staebierg’ – the rather wordy name of the nature conservation area which, at 600 hectares, is Luxembourg’s largest. The reserve, officially elevated to the status of nature conservation area in 1994, is also part of Europe’s Natura 2000 network. More or less wedged in between the municipalities of Rumelange, Kayl and Dudelange, this former open-cast mining area was mined for almost a century until 1972 for minette, the mineral containing iron ore. The area, previously mostly woodland and agriculture, was transformed into a lunar landscape dominated by the extraction of raw materials. Traces of this industrial past can be found everywhere. Wherever you walk, the way is lined with imposing rock walls and former quarries, their red rocky faces still crumbling, slag heaps with blobs of slag sizzling in the sun, rusted wagons and the remains of rails. It is well worth the effort to search for the old slag carriage – the view is spectacular. Abandoned by mankind, the area has been reclaimed by nature, with the bare red sandstone now clothed in a green fairy-tale woodland. A new habitat for numerous rare plants and animals. Today, the landscape derives its special charm from the interplay of former open-cast mining areas, original cultivated spaces for agricultural purposes and almost natural woodland. With a little luck, you may encounter the nomadic shepherd, tending his flock of around 350 Ardennes sheep and goats as they graze in the nature conservation area from May to September. The soft bleating of these delightfully beautiful and gentle creatures can be heard from some distance away. Perfectly controlled by three sheepdogs, their nibbling ‘manicures’ the countryside.
The Haard – Hesselsbierg – Staebierg nature conservation area can be explored along numerous trails and paths. Official entry points, complete with information boards, can be found at all points of the compass. Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are all well catered for with excellent trails suited to their needs. There are just under 26 km of trails specially for mountain bikers and horse riders. Hikers can choose between 14 different routes. There is something here for everyone – from a short trail for children, through two nature discovery paths to a long-distance hiking trail. To ensure that visitors don’t get in each other’s way and to allow the natural world to live undisturbed in the protected areas, everyone is expected to keep to the designated trails.
On Shanks’s pony through the cradle of the mining industry
Strange black mounds of stone lie around as if cast on the ground from a mould. These are blobs of slag, transported here by rail in tilting vessels nicknamed ‘tankards’ installed on railway carriages and into which the still liquid slag was poured. Today, this lunar landscape is a sanctuary for animals and plants needing light and warmth. The sharp-eyed may be lucky enough to spot lizards, smooth snakes or the elusive wheatear. Pioneer vegetation alternating with biodiverse lime-beech woods, natural woods and dry grassland are habitats for over 25 species of orchids, more than 120 species of birds and around 25 different mammal species, many of them included on the Red List. For specific information on the fauna and flora, you are advised to follow the two well-signposted nature and cultural educational trails, complete with numerous information boards detailing the many inhabitants and plants of the nature reserve and of its cultural history. The educational trail consists of two circular walks – the red one 8.6 km and the blue one 5.8 km in length.
The two RedRock mountain bike trails ‘Haard – red’ and ‘Haard – black’ lead right through the heart of the nature conservation area. The ‘Haard – red’ trail, some 24.5 km long, is technically not too demanding but even so very full of variety. It is ideally suited to beginners aiming to gain experience on single trails. The black track ‘Haard – black’, 27.6 km long, is considerably more demanding. Rugged tracks strewn with roots and rocks, steep descents and climbs and a variety of obstacles make severe demands on physical fitness and cycling prowess. Narrow trails, precipitous cliff edges, deep holes and lofty plateaus with fantastic views of distant locations all combine to guarantee the right adrenaline kick on both trails. The nature conservation area can also be explored on horseback along many long sections of the mountain bike trails. The same applies to everyone – bikers and riders alike – that cycling and riding off the designated trails is not permitted. | <urn:uuid:80cd51ee-6b29-48e5-a988-f9b62d4bbc7c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://esch2022.lu/en/travel-stories/out-and-about-in-the-countrys-largest-nature-conservation-area/?term=105 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.938292 | 984 | 2.28125 | 2 |
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DOHA, Dec 3 2012 (IPS) - The new Green Climate Fund to help developing countries cope with climate change may one day have a bigger budget than the World Bank. At the moment, however, the Fund is empty.
No financial pledges have been made even though the Fund is supposed to begin dispensing money in 2013.
“Finance is at the heart of negotiations here,” said Oxfam International climate change policy advisor Tim Gore on the sidelines of the UN climate change negotiations at the 18th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 18), taking place in the capital of Qatar until Dec. 7.
“The issue has come to a head in Doha. Developing countries are bitter and saying rich industrialised countries are once again failing to deliver on their promises,” Gore told Tierramérica.
“The NGO community is calling on the COP president to convene a special roundtable on finance next week during the high-level segment,” he said.
Without that call by COP president Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah of Qatar, many ministers will arrive next week without the authority to do anything on finance. “I doubt the meeting will be successful without this,” added Gore.
In 2009, at COP 15 in Copenhagen, “developing countries bought into the sales pitch” by industrialised countries that they would get financial help beginning in 2013 and ramping up to 100 billion dollars a year in new and additional funding by 2020, said Gore.
In exchange for getting this Green Climate Fund – officially adopted at the following COP, in Cancún – they signed on to the Copenhagen Accord, a U.S.-backed voluntary emission reduction agreement.
This was a big compromise. Not only did developing countries want a legally binding agreement, they wanted larger emission reduction commitments from industrialised nations and they wanted a lot more money to help them cope with the impacts of climate change, said Gore.
To bridge the gap between 2010 and 2012, developed countries also agreed to a “Fast Start Finance” programme of 30 billion dollars.
But not all of that promised money has been delivered, and most of it was in the form of loans, not grants. Moreover, much of the money was not new or additional, but came out of development aid, said Nithika Mwenda of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance.
Tracking a country’s actual contribution to Fast Start Finance and where the money has come from is extremely complex, Mwenda said in a press conference.
The Green Climate Fund must have clear reporting and verification measures along with a forum to independently oversee this, he said.
Should the promised billions for the Fund materialise, this might simply be more bad news for the world’s indigenous peoples if the money goes into massive tree plantations or mega-dams that end up displacing local communities, said Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, an indigenous representative from the Philippines.
“We will be in big trouble if the money goes into the wrong projects,” Tauli-Corpuz told Tierramérica.
The Green Climate Fund is creating environmental and social safeguards intended to prevent this. However, the involvement of indigenous peoples and civil society is limited.
The Fund is run by a board of 24 representatives, 12 each from industrialised and developing nations. There are four observers, two for civil society and two for private industry. Observers cannot vote and are often not allowed inside the room where the board meets, said Mrinal Kanti, a Tripura indigenous person from Bangladesh who has attended meetings as an observer.
“We don’t even get documents in advance. That makes it very difficult for us to participate,” Kanti said at a COP 18 side event. “Many board members are unaware of indigenous issues.”
Strong safeguards will also need to be combined with monitoring and verification and a “grievance” mechanism accessible to local people should a Green Climate Fund-financed project be having a negative impact, said Nira Amerasinghe of the Centre for International Environmental Law.
“Participation by indigenous people is key. The draft rules are very poor right now,” Amerasinghe told delegates.
There is also a major issue around the Fund’s governance. Industrialised countries want the board to run it, while developing countries think it should be under the UNFCCC, which gives every country an equal vote, said Tauli-Corpuz.
“What is happening at this COP is that rich countries are withholding pledges to fund the Green Climate Fund to see what concessions they can get from developing countries,” she said.
“The biggest fight at most of these COPs is over money,” she added.
Costa Rica takes a different view. “We’re not waiting. Acting to reduce our emissions has been very good for our economy,” said Monica Araya, a member of the Costa Rican negotiating team.
Since 2007, Costa Rica has been working towards the goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2021.
This small Central American country is sometimes criticised by other developing countries for taking ambitious steps outside of the UNFCCC process. “It is can be frustrating here,” Araya said in a press briefing.
“There is no question rich countries should do more. But we have to find more countries willing to compromise and put their national interests aside,” she said.
“It is not well recognised, but developing countries have made unprecedented efforts to reduce emissions in 2012. We can do far more, especially middle-income countries, if we work together,” she maintained.
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What do you feel when you chant?
It’s been said that Sanskrit is the language of the heart, its meaning universal. But this is an act of faith that can and should be questioned. Modern neuroscience fascinates me because it is consistently validating the practices of ancient traditions such as yoga and Buddhism.
When leading Ashtanga classes, particularly beginners, I often observe apprehension as students attempt to pronounce the syllables properly. Even students in Mysore class with years of practice have learned the chants by rote. The question I’ve been asking students lately is, “what do you feel when you chant”? The general answer is not a lot.
Far from universal meaning, I see looks of doubt and heightened self-consciousness. Even though I studied the translations, memorized the words and call them in Mysore each day, I struggled to feel anything.
Keywords stuck out; samsara halahala, dharina; but I knew that I could be cultivating so much more for myself, and for my students from the bookend meditations.
It’s a scientific fact that thoughts of gratitude make you happier. The opening chant is a prayer of gratitude and cultivating these feelings leads to more positive emotions. It sets a foundation of mindfulness and compassion on which we practice. We pause to give thanks to our teachers and to reflect on the poison of conditioned existence. Complementing this is the closing chant when we should be cultivating loving kindness and compassion.
It’s one thing to read a translation and to understand the words, but to recite it in class and to feel its meaning can be more difficult. If we become self-conscious because of a fear of correct pronunciation, we can feel ill at ease, doubt may kick in, rendering the chant vacuous.
Loving-kindness training and thoughts of compassion light up a part of the brain called the insula. The insula is vital in detecting emotions in general and in mapping bodily responses to emotion like heart rate and blood pressure. Numerous studies have shown that positive emotion induced by loving-kindness meditation increase a person’s sense of ‘oneness’.
The words we chant have as much effect on our mind as asana does to our body. They stretch the brain like utthanasana (forward bend) stretches the hamstrings. In that sense, if we’re not feeling anything as we chant then we’re not practicing at our edge.
With maximum respect to tradition and short of suggesting we chant in English, (although I believe there is a good argument for it) I have been using the Memory Palace visualization technique, combining it with images that evoke feelings, so that memorization may progress to meaning. The Memory Palace is a simple device used to remember a sequence of words or images by going on a mental journey through a space you are very familiar with such as your house. Often, the crazier the images we imagine the more likely we are to remember them, however the focus for the chants should be in the feelings that are evoked as we move through the visualization.
Note: I have used simplified translations below, focusing on feeling and intent rather than literal meaning. It’s also what has worked for me, so you can change any of the visualization around and explore what works to create more feeling for you.
- When standing in Samastihi first pause to get a sense that everyone in the room, including you, is about to share this physical practice, including this chant right now. Through each breath-movement we are all embarking on the same journey.
- As you chant Om imagine that you are entering the front door of your home, or any place that you know intimately and that you feel safe and secure inside. The energetic resonance of your Om pushes the door open.
- Just inside the front door are two enormous carved stone feet with lotus petals scattered around. Standing on top is someone you know and love, someone who has been responsible for teaching you many things in life. Vande gurunam charanaravinde.
- They step off the giant stone feet and walk with you in to the lounge room where the floor is covered in sand. Feeling the sand between your toes and the sun on your face, you get a strong sense of the happiness and insight that teacher has given you. Sandarshita svatma sukavabodhe
- Turning down the hallway or walkway you stand in the niche of two bookshelves, feeling safe and secure. Nih Shreyase jangalikayamane.
- Moving in to your bedroom there is a large wheel, the kind you used to spin on in the playground as a child. Standing in the middle, the force of the spinning wheel draws all your habits from your body, flinging them away. Samsara halahala mohashantyai.
- In the next bedroom (image search Patanjali here and get a good memory for his image) is a Patanjali lamp; Abahu Purushakaram. Switching it on, the aura is so bright that you cover your eyes, but even then the bright presence and warmth is felt Shankhachakrsi dharinam
- Walking in to the bathroom you stumble in to the dunes of the Saharan dessert and all around in the air are the wondrous sounds of the chant. You are acutely aware of the union of the voices of those around you, and your own, together in chorus. Sahasra sirasam svetam.
- Looking now outside through the window, you see Patanjali hovering in the sky; luminescent, we bow to give thanks to his wisdom. Pranamami Patanjalim.
Rocco Marinelli is a former Corporate from Melbourne, Australia. When his jerry built stand-up workstation was dismantled by Occupational Health & Safety for the sake of aesthetics over ergonomics he got the sense that the office was no longer for him. Quitting his job at the end of 2011, he travelled to India to study Ashtanga Vinyasa. He now lives in Istanbul where he teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa and is subbing the Mysore program at YogaŞala. Connect with Rocco on YogaŞala.
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On the basis of reduction in endotoxin content, a number of studies have suggested that cotton dust may be "detoxified" through heat treatment (typically, 252°C,20 sec.). Attempts to separate those components of cotton dust aqueous extract (CDE) responsible for the contraction of the rat stomach fundus (RF) by thin layer chromatography (TLC), prompted an investigation into the susceptibility of these components to autoxidation. In freeze-dried form, 80% of the RF activity was lost at 100°C (1hr.) and 100% at 120°C. However, boiling solutions of CDE did not result in significant loss of potency, suggesting that the RF contractor agent(s) are more heat-stable in solution. Whist stable in freeze-dried form, in the presence of air or oxygen in solution, at least the major RF contractor agent is prone to autoxidation at room temperature. Aeration of the aqueous solution resulted in loss of potency. Following application to TLC plates, the RF activity of CDE was lost even though the maximum temperature used in the procedure was 60°C (in the "rotavap" drying stage). Silica and alumina gels are known to promote autoxidation, providing further evidence of the susceptibility of these components. Some parallels have been demonstrated between fractions of CDE active on some smooth muscle tissues and acute in vivo responses in guinea pigs. Further investigation may reveal the possibility of a measure of "detoxification" through mild treatments without significant damage to fibre quality. | <urn:uuid:8bdd9230-ed84-41b6-8ffc-93b1fff57fdb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/1996/abstracts/167.cfm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.94499 | 330 | 1.96875 | 2 |
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History of infrageneric classification, typification of supraspecific names and outstanding transfers in Curcuma (Zingiberaceae)
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In this paper we provide a thorough overview of past attempts at infrageneric classification of the genus Curcuma (Zingiberaceae). As the recent results of phylogenetic analysis of the genus confirmed that previous infrageneric classifications are not tenable, we provide a revised circumscription of Curcuma with an outline of new infrageneric classification into three subgenera, C. subg. Curcuma, C. subg. Ecomatae and C. subg. Hitcheniopsis including lists of species to be included in each subgenus. Three previously recognized genera, Laosanthus, Smithatris and Stahlianthus, are sunk to Curcuma and two species previously recognized in the genus Hitchenia, H. caulina and H. glauca, are transferred/re-recognized to Curcuma. The previously proposed transfers of the monospecific genus Paracautleya, Hedychium scaposum (Kaempferia scaposa, Monolophus scaposus) and Kaempferia candida, to Curcuma are also confirmed. All connected nomenclatural innovations, corrections and outstanding typifications, inclusive those of infrageneric names, are effected in this paper. A list of excluded names originally described as members of Curcuma, but now accepted as members of other genera is also included.
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A puzzle game thats OUT OF THIS WORLD! Literally! Tap the Planet is a space game with vibrant, gorgeous visuals and original single-click puzzle gameplay.
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Intel's new phase-change memory technology, called PRAM by Intel and PCM by others who are working on the same type of memory, is set to sample in the first half of this year. The company's flash memory group announced the news at an analyst and press event yesterday, and it was covered by the EET among others.
Intel says they plan to ship the first PRAM modules as a straight-ahead NOR flash replacement so that they can work the kinks out of the design before trying to move it up the memory hierarchy. The company claims a much higher number of read-write cycles (100 million) than flash, as well as a potential 10 years' worth of data retention. NOR flash is typically used as program storage memory for mobile devices like cell phones, while more durable but slower (for random read access, but not sequential bursts) NAND flash is used for mass storage in devices like the iPod nano.
Samsung, IBM, Intel, Hitachi, and others have all been actively researching phase change memory as a likely flash-killer. PCM's advantages over flash are numerous, and in fact the technology gets us closer to the Holy Grail of computer memory, i.e., a nonvolatile medium with a small cell size and fast access times, sort of like DRAM but without the volatility and the refresh circuitry. However, PRAM doesn't quite get us all the way there.
I haven't been able to find any access time numbers for Intel's PRAM technology, but competing technology from Hitachi boasts a 20ns read latency. This is much better than the 50ns to 90ns read latency typical of flash memory, but it's not even close to DDR2's ~3ns latency. If Intel's PRAM is in the same ballpark as Samsung's technology, then it won't be used as the main memory on your computer anytime soon.
Some consider MRAM a more likely candidate for an eventual non-volatile DRAM replacement. MRAM has many of the same advantages as PRAM, and companies like IBM and Motorola that are working on it claim that they can eventually get it down into the same read latency range as DRAM.
Intel began work on PRAM in 2000, when the company licensed a phase change memory technology from Ovonyx, Inc. The company hopes to enter production with its 128Mbit part at the end of this year.
Samsung has demonstrated a 512Mbit PRAM chip, and has announced plans to offer a full lineup of PRAM products sometime in 2008. The company began sampling 256Mbit and 512Mbit parts produced on a 90nm process to mobile phone manufacturers at the end of last month.
Update: I spoke with Intel's Greg Komoto, the product manager in charge of phase change memory, and he told me that the company is not releasing any product details at this time. The company demonstrated a 128Mbit part, but he wasn't able to tell me the size range of the parts that will begin sampling later this year.
I asked Greg about PRAM's access latency, and he couldn't give me an exact number. However, he did say that PRAM's random read access latency is very comparable to DRAM. "Phase change memory fundamentally has a very fast read speed, and how the bandwidth is depends on how it's configured in the actual end product," said Komoto.
I also asked Komoto about how Intel views Samsung's progress on the PRAM front.
"One of the things that we believe that Intel has excelled at in the past is taking a product innovation and successfully commercializing it," he said. "Intel was the first to successfully commercialize various memory technologies, like DRAM, EPROM, and the original flash memory, and bring them into high-volume production." Komoto also stressed Intel's ability to foster the market introduction of new technology, and he pointed to the company's successful NAND flash business as an example of this.
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Dr. Imad S. Enchassi is a Palestinian Arab, a devout Muslim, and an American. This memoir chronicles his quest to wrangle these identities in a world where they are often made to seem at odds. As a Palestinian Arab, he was raised to be skeptical of Jews and Israelis. But as a Muslim, he was told by the Qur’an to respect followers of the other Abrahamic religions. He cherishes his American identity—for it is this one that he chose—but some would call him a traitor for his choice. What is the truth? How can one person be so many things? Here, Dr. Enchassi offers an answer to these questions. | <urn:uuid:1d28b9ca-a931-458e-a216-36b6fa3ecc22> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://fullcirclebooks.com/event/dr-imad-s-enchassi-signs-cloud-miles/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.984825 | 143 | 1.632813 | 2 |
This is from a Tumblr called, appropriately, “Fuck Periods.” It exists solely to bitch about various feminine problems, most notably, periods. As a woman, I’m all in favor of bitching about periods, but the stereotypes that are often expressed are pretty problematic.
First of all, this isn’t even accurate. I don’t know about any other women who may be reading this, but personally, I don’t “sit in one fucking place for fear of leakage” when I’m on my period. I also don’t get pissed the fuck off by “anything with a face.” When I’m on my period, I go to class, do homework, hang out with friends, go shopping, work out, eat, and sleep just like I do when I’m not on my period. Shocker! Women don’t stop functioning just because it’s that time of the month. Life goes on.
Second, this whole public period-bashing thing makes it even more likely that others (notably men) will attribute any negative mood or opinion expressed by a woman as simply a consequence of her menstrual cycle. If you’re female, chances are you’ve said something negative or gotten upset or angry and had a (again, probably male) friend say, “Are you just on your period or something?”
Honestly, there are few things more offensive than that. The idea that a woman has no legitimate, external reasons to ever be angry or upset–only the internal vicissitudes of her hormones–is preposterous.
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Garage Floor Tiles – Garage floor cover coming in two styles, mats and tiles. Both are very easy to install and are ideal products for the DIY. This article focuses on the pros and cons of garage floor tiles. There are three basic types of garage floor tiles rigid plastic tiles, flexible rubber and plastic tiles and composite wood tiles. Each type can create a large garage plant. But their differences are worthy of consideration.
The best rigid garage floor tiles are 100 percent from PVC. They are usually about 1/4-inch thick and can cope with most chemicals, oils, greases and other nasty substances found in a garage. There is a variety of interlocking flexible garage tiles. As rigid plastic, these softer tiles are easy to install and remove. One of the main advantages of more flexible garage floor tile is that it is much easier to stand and walk in for long periods of time. Some types of interlocking rubber tiles are making for use in family rooms and day centers.
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They can handle a lot of abuse and are easily cleaning. But may not be suitable for use in cars and other types of heavy machinery. They, however, make good, comfortable garage floor tiles around a work table. The wood composite tiles have a polyethylene moisture barrier on the bottom that keeping the top drying.
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Master the Art of Making Actionable To Do List
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‘Bring mousetraps. Some fruit and veggies, but don’t forget the mousetraps. They are all disappearing.” I detected a note of panic in Sam’s voice. Apparently during my absence, mice had started to make themselves at home in our roof and voles had begun to clear cut our tomato plants. Sam was a bushman beleaguered by rodents and something out there stole the traps with the little corpses still in them.
At the store, I grabbed a few of the old-fashioned, simple traps. A trial of the clunky plastic ones, where the mouse has to pass an IQ test in the form of raising a tiny cover over the bait, had proved that our mice were none too savvy. Only the odd one bothered to be executed by its own skill and curiosity in those traps.
Another way of getting rid of mice is, of course, putting out a bucket trap where the unlucky rodent falls into water and eventually drowns. But I find that a particularly inhumane, if efficient way of killing, even if it is transporting “only” mice into the next world. If one needs to kill another creature, it seems to me that our status as an intelligent and compassionate species mandates us to kill quickly and inflict as little suffering as possible.
When I arrived at our wilderness home after my two-week stint in civilization, Sam showed only a fleeting interest in the new books, the coconut chocolate and the mangoes I had brought in. “And the traps?” he anxiously asked. Mice were step-dancing at night in the roof, right over his head. The greenhouse was slaughter field of chewed plants. As one trap after another had disappeared, Sam’s combat arsenal had dwindled down to the IQ-test traps, which remained peacefully undisturbed, while the mouse and vole population established a firm foothold in the cabin and garden.
“But where did all those traps go? Do you think an ermine made off with them?” I was baffled. Every now and then, a mouse will rattle off with a trap if it got caught only with a leg. But six or eight traps vanishing within two weeks?
“I don’t know if an ermine would bother with a mouse that’s already dead and stiff. When I went in the mornings to check the traps, they were usually still there and mice in them. But then I would go and have breakfast before emptying out the traps and next thing I knew, the traps had gone.” Sam began to feverishly tear off the plastic wrap that the traps were packaged in. “Maybe I’m going to drill a hole into these guys here, attach a wire and tie them to a nail or something. Then they can’t be dragged away anymore and maybe we’ll find out what’s carting them off all the time.”
After unpacking, I went out for a tour of the garden and greenhouse with Sam. It looked like jungle compared to when I had left. Except for the sadly diminished tomato patch. The remaining plants were fortified with metal stem protectors fashioned from tin cans. We left the scene of destruction to admire the peas.
“Those bastards!” Sam grabbed three shrivelled looking plants which immediately detached from the pea neighbour they were leaning against. Bitterly, Sam pointed at the chewed off stems. “Now they’re eating them too.”
“We’ll put up the traps right away,” I said soothingly and handed him a couple. We baited them with tomato leaves for the voles and used peanut butter for the traps around the cabin, geared at mice. Grey jays fluttered from tree to tree, eyeing our efforts, while hummingbirds zoomed by like combat aircraft. It was good to be back home, even if it meant entering the rodent war. “Lots of birds around,” I commented to Sam.
Two days later, after much grey jay activity in the mornings, we realized that they were the trap thieves. Or at least, this has remained our best guess. Pecking and tugging away at the mouse corpses in the traps, the jays kept flying into the air. But the traps, tethered to their little stakes, would not be carted off. Nervously, the grey jays landed again, pecked at the mice and flew up in another attempt to make off with their prize – in vain.
We shook the dead mice out of the traps for the birds. Satisfied that this mystery was solved, I still wonder about those other traps. Maybe a future anthropologist will be puzzled by the little pile of ancient mouse traps stashed, for some reason, up in a tree.
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“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”Psalm 23:3-4
We might think that when the Bible refers to walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death that it is talking about those incidents in life whereby we are in acute mortal danger; like on patrol in Iraq or Afghanistan for example. And it does, very much so, but it also has a much bigger perspective for us to consider. First read this account, then we will consider these thoughts:
Bruce, former B Flight, 51 Sqn, RAF Regiment, writes:
“One of the luckiest incidents of the tour (Telic 5 January 2005) was on a dawn patrol along a prominent road, in Iraq, carrying out regular route clearance and checking for possible Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threats:
On checking a particular culvert, Harry, one of the Corporals, found something very suspicious, as if something had been freshly dug in across the road. On closer inspection and with carefully searching, Harry found it. Very well positioned, and hidden in the culvert under the road, was a huge IED. Harry liaised with the patrol Team Commanders and briefed them on what he found.
Standard drills were then put into place for situations such as this. B Flight moved to safe distances and dismounted from our vehicles, getting into all round defence in case this was an attempt to draw us into an ambush. I was driving the middle vehicle at the time and my Team Commander was Jim.
We stayed in position and gave cover while the EOD boys arrived and defused the IED. I wasn’t thinking about the chances of what could have happened, but kept my focus on the job in hand. Later, when we were being debriefed, we were to hear the full report on this IED. The size of the device and the amount of explosives used would have completely wiped out the three vehicle patrol I was in if it had managed to detonate. It was also later reported by Intelligence that the device had failed to detonate and that it was almost certainly intended for our patrol, especially as we had been patrolling regularly in that area and on that particular road in the past few days.
When I was on my cot later on that day, with a few hours rest before the next patrol, I had time to think and reflect. I started to question that maybe there is a God who is watching out for me. I also thought that I’m fortunate to still be alive; had that device gone off as intended I would be DEAD. That certainly got me to sit up and think about life and what I was doing with mine…”
To explain the Bibles’ bigger picture on the shadow of death, we have to go back to the beginning:
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth……Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!”Genesis 1:1-31
Basically, the world was perfect, there was no such thing as death and there was only one rule to obey:
“You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden— except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.”Genesis 2:16
We all know what human nature is like, tell us not to ‘push that button’ and guess what…!? Perfect or not as we were back then, we were made to have minds of our own. And so, tricked by the Devil, we disobeyed the only rule there was to break. Consequently Death entered into the world, just like God said it would, and this is where we find ourselves living – in the Valley of the Shadow of Death.
We live under this shadow our whole lives and in some ways it gives life meaning and value as we make the most of the time we have been given. This reality casts a shadow over everything in life, and ultimately we all face at sometime, the pain of grief over the loss of a loved one or a friend. It hurts and confuses us because it was never meant to be that way – we were not made to suffer death. As it is though, we do.
At this point we find ourselves in the midst of the Easter story. The Death and Resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God is the event that paves the way for us to come out from under the shadow of death – if we believe that He died for the forgiveness of our sins.
“The thief [Satan] comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I [Jesus] came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”John 10:10
Although we live in the Valley of the Shadow of Death our whole lives, being on patrol in enemy territory strongly brings home the reality of our mortality to us. With this in mind, perhaps its time to ‘sit up and think‘, as when Bruce said:
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Discussing meditation, meditation techniques, how it can help in our lives and improve us as language learners. Antony Rotunno is my guest and listen out for stories, advice, tangents and maybe one or two revelations.
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The Food and Drug Administration authorized the first COVID-19 vaccines for infants and preschoolers Friday, clearing the path for health officials to begin administering the vaccines next week. One step left and it is expected Saturday: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends how to use vaccines; its independent advisers are to make a recommendation.
Government labs are only using 2% of their total capacity in testing monkeypox samples, a sluggish response pointing to how little the U.S. learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to experts.
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A party scene while making Amazon’s ‘Expats’ was followed by a COVID outbreak. Then things got complicated
On a Thursday morning in Long Beach last month, the crew of the Amazon Studios series “Expats” crowded onto a yacht. They were filming a party scene that had shots of a child pushing his way through a forest of adults, followed by star Nicole Kidman’s character, Margaret.
A few days later, the production alerted those who had worked at the location that three people on the set tested positive for COVID-19 and offered additional testing.
But some crew members were unhappy about the way the cases were communicated and raised concerns about whether quarantining protocols were being followed, according to interviews and emails reviewed by The Times.
“There was a general feeling of panic on set,” said a crew member with knowledge of the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly. “This was a very, very close-quarters set.”
COVID-19 vaccine and fisheries deals close a ‘roller coaster’ WTO meeting
WASHINGTON — Members of the World Trade Organization announced several agreements Friday at the close of their first in-person ministerial conference in four years, pledging to rein in harmful government policies that have encouraged overfishing and relax some controls on intellectual property in an effort to make coronavirus vaccines more widely available.
The agreements were hard fought, coming after several long nights of talks and extended periods when it appeared that the meeting would yield no major deals at all. Indeed, although the parties were able to reach a compromise on vaccine technology, the divide remained so deep that both sides criticized the outcome.
“It was like a roller coaster, but in the end we got there,” Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organization, said at an early-morning news conference in Geneva after the group’s members approved the final package of agreements.
COVID-19 infection levels rising in all four UK nations
LONDON — COVID-19 infections have risen in all four nations of the United Kingdom, with the increase likely to be driven by the omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5, figures show.
The number of people in hospital with COVID is also showing signs of an upward trend, suggesting the virus is once again becoming more prevalent across the country.
A total of 1.4 million people in private households are estimated to have had the virus last week, up 43% from 989,800 the previous week, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Total infections are now back at levels last seen at the start of May, but remain well below the record 4.9 million at the peak of the omicron BA.2 wave at the end of March.
The ONS said the latest increase was “likely caused by infections compatible with omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5,” which are now thought to be the most dominant variants in much of the UK.
BA.4 and BA.5 are newer strains of coronavirus that were recently classified as “variants of concern,” after analysis found both were likely to have a “growth advantage” over BA.2.
‘Everybody you know is getting infected’: Why Oregon is awash in unreported COVID-19 infections
Todd Ouzts let his guard down this week for perhaps the first time in two years and quickly regretted it.
After spending most of the pandemic isolated at home with his wife, Ouzts went to a Home Depot on Monday, maskless, to buy a garage door opener. The 60-year-old semi-retired stop-motion animator had already received four doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and figured he was as prepared as he could be to transition back to a more normal life.
But in a variation of what is now a familiar story, Ouzts had a sore throat and was coughing and sneezing the next day. He originally thought the cause was dust he breathed in his garage while installing the opener. But by the following day, his body hurt and he had a headache. He took an at-home COVID-19 test and found out he was positive for the coronavirus.
While he made the choice to go to the store maskless, Ouzts is now frustrated about what he sees as mixed messages coming from the government about what precautions to take.
“I’m angry that we haven’t solved this yet as a society,” Ouzts said. “No one wants to be inconvenienced with rules anymore.”
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|Title||Seasonal Hydroclimatic Forecasts as Innovations and the Challenges of Adoption by Water Managers|
|Publication Type||Journal Article|
|Year of Publication||2014|
|Authors||Whateley, Sarah, Palmer Richard N., and Brown Casey|
|Journal||Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management|
|Keywords||climate change, Decision support systems, forecasting, Innovation, management, water management|
Technological advances in forecasting the Earth’s climate offer a potentially useful tool to support planning and management decisions in water resources. Previous research has found that the implementation of new ideas and practices are impeded by many challenges such as low forecast skill, institutional obstacles, and political disincentives to innovation. To better understand barriers to forecast use at seasonal-to-interannual, decadal, or longer time scales, this paper evaluates a diffusion of innovations (DoI) framework to assess the adoption of hydroclimatic forecasts by water managers in the Northeast United States. Specifically, this paper seeks to understand how five innovation characteristics, relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability, influence the rate of adoption. Methods used for this analysis include the distribution of a survey, interviews, and a literature review. Results indicated that while much attention has focused on institutional obstacles, in the Connecticut River Basin obstacles were related to characteristics of the forecasts themselves. Evaluation of the DoI makes clear that the challenges to forecast use are common to all innovations. | <urn:uuid:11684939-9139-40b0-8110-c8b8e97e40c1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.umass.edu/necsc/biblio/seasonal-hydroclimatic-forecasts-innovations-and-challenges-adoption-water-managers | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.887843 | 368 | 1.804688 | 2 |
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Cancer is one of the notorious illnesses. It is such an illness that would affect not only the patient but the family of the patient as well. Cancer is a silent killer, for most of the time a person would get to know that he/she is suffering from cancer when it’s too late. But, no need to worry, you can check the risk factors and get yourself screened accordingly.
The stats of the cancer are grim, but even then the doctors and researchers have made quite a great progress in understanding the biology of cancer. Due to this, it has become way easier to diagnose and treat cancer.
So, now instead of waiting for a breakthrough in the case of cancer, you can simply opt for various ways to protect yourself from it. According to the oncologists in Lahore, screening for cancer can help you with the early diagnosis of cancer, but even then you should never neglect the symptoms of cancer. You should always be alert.
If you have difficulty remembering the symptoms of cancer, you can remember the word C-A-U-T-I-O-N. Let’s break down the word.
- C- Change in bladder or bowel habits
- A- A sore that is not healing or does not heal
- U- Unusual discharge or bleeding
- T- Thickening or the lump in the body especially the breast
- I- Indigestion or Difficulty in swallowing
- O- Obvious change in the mole or the warts
- N- Nagging hoarseness or cough
Without a doubt, it’s the best guide to help you. Most of these symptoms are caused by disorders that are nonmalignant in nature. As for cancer, it can lead to symptoms that might not be on your list. Still, it is a useful reminder that would help you make better life choices.
Now, before much a do, let’s have a look at how you can prevent cancer. If you are hearing conflicting reviews about cancer and you want to prevent cancer, you can simply opt for lifestyle changes that can make a huge difference.
You can consider the following cancer-preventing tips in this regard.
1.Avoid Using Tobacco
You must have seen the slogan “tobacco kill” multiple times even during the campaigns of tobacco products themselves. Well, there is no doubt about it. Tobacco has a direct link with cancer. Smoking is linked as a causative agent for many types of cancers. These are cancers of the mouth, larynx, throat, bladder, kidney, cervix, pancreas and oral cavity. You’ll be more likely to suffer from pancreatic or oral cavity cancer if you chew tobacco. Infact, even if you are a non-smoker, your exposure to the smoke of tobacco can increase your risk of lung cancer.
2.Go for Healthy Eating Habit
Even though you are opting for and making healthy choices at the grocery store, that doesn’t mean that you’ll be protected from cancer. To reduce the risk with healthy food choices, you need to consider these guidelines:
- Eat lots of veggies and fruits
- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Cut off the processed meat from your diet
- Reduce or simply avoid the intake of alcohol
Apart from this, studies show that women who eat mixed nuts and a Mediterranean diet with extra virgin oil, have a low rate of suffering from breast cancer.
3.Be Physically Active and Stay Healthy
A healthy body means a healthy mind and ultimately maintaining body weight thus reducing the risk of various types of cancer. These cancers include prostate, kidney, colon, lung and breast cancer.
Physical activity is necessary for maintaining a healthy body weight. In addition to where moderate exercise can keep you healthy and fit, it can reduce the risk of colon and breast cancer.
You need to at least do a moderate exercise for about 20 minutes to see good results in your health. If you can opt for more, that would be even better for yourself.
4.Limit Unnecessary Exposure to the Sun
Sunlight is a good source of vitamin D. But, it doesn’t mean that you spend hours in the sunlight. One of the most common cancers is skin cancer. However, you don’t need to panic as it is an easily preventable form of cancer.
You need to try the following tips in this regard:
- You need to avoid the sun during midday. Especially from 10 am to 4 pm. During these hours, the rays of the sun are the strongest.
- You need to stay in the shade as much as possible while you are outdoors. You should consider wearing a hat and sun-glasses in this regard.
- Wear comfy and loose-fitting clothes that cover your body properly. You should opt for a dark or bright colour that reflects most of the UV rays as compared to the pastel colour or bleached cotton clothes.
- According to the doctors of the Shaukat Khanum hospital, you need to wear sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Cloudy days shouldn’t be an exception for not wearing sunscreen.
- Sunlamps or tanning beds should be a No for you as they are nothing but damaging for your skin.
5.Get Yourself Vaccinated
One of the neglected reasons for cancer is viral infections. Yes, a viral infection can be a hidden cause of infection. You need to talk to your doctor regarding the vaccination against the following:
- Hepatitis B – Anyone suffering from hepatitis B has an increased risk of cancer. Therefore, adults who are at higher risk are recommended to be vaccinated against it. Especially in the people who have STDs, people who use intravenous drugs, men who are in a sexual relationships with men, people having polygamous relationships or the healthcare workers who are prone to be exposed to the body fluids and infected blood.
- HPV or Human Papillomavirus – It is a virus that is sexually transmitted in a person. It can cause cancers of genitalia, cervical cancer and even head and neck squamous cell cancer.
6.Avoid Certain Behaviors
There is another important factor that you need to consider regarding cancer prevention is avoiding risky behaviour. It includes:
- Practising safe intercourse. For if you have more than one partner the chances of you suffering from HIV is increased. And people who have HIV/AIDs or HPV, are more likely to suffer from liver, anus or lung cancer. HPV is mostly linked with cervical cancer. It can also increase the risk of vulvar, vaginal, throat, anus and penis cancer.
- Avoid sharing used needles. Not only, it will make you prone to HIV but also Hepatitis B and C.
7.Get Yourself Regularly Checked
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It Is Not Your Fault
While much is found out over the years about anxiety, scientists are still checking out contributing elements behind its cause. Depression has nothing to do with individual character flaws or weaknesses. Several different things might contribute to developing depression, consisting of things out of your control.
Research More about Anxiety
Learn about methods to cope– such as treatments, support groups, and self-help choices. Invest time making sense of your medical diagnosis to comprehend reasonable expectations for your journey to recovery. Collecting info assists you see you are a specific with a medical diagnosis, and the diagnosis does not specify who you are.
Check out reliable treatment options such as cognitive behavior modification and comprehend how they work. As you find out more about coping with a depressive condition, there are considerable information you’ll want to remember to assist you throughout research. As you seek recent, reputable details, consider aspects based on evidence. Such sources will have up to date information from scientists such as scholastic journals, mental health companies, and other related resources. You’ll also want to find out more about other people’s experiences with anxiety through neighborhood support system, companies, and so on. You might learn useful concepts for conquering individual difficulties.
Evaluating Treatment Choices
Even with a relentless depressive condition, recovery is possible with the best treatment plan. Upon discovering your medical diagnosis, you may have questions about treatment alternatives. Options may include a combination of medication and talk therapy. You may likewise make changes to everyday living activities to show a much healthier lifestyle. There are different ways to develop a treatment strategy, and there is no one size fits all method. It is vital to deal with your medical professional or psychological health professional to get the most gain from your treatment plan.
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1.0 About COVAW
The Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) is a national Kenyan not-for-profit women’s rights organization. We are committed to advancing women’s rights; and work towards achieving a society free from all forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). COVAW was founded in 1995 as a response to the silence of the Kenyan society to addressing VAWG. Over the years, COVAW has invested in empowering women and girls to claim their rights; enabling equitable access to services, resources and opportunities; facilitating greater access to justice for survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV); and supporting change agents opposed to and committed to eradication of all forms of VAWG. **
COVAW’s interventions deliberately address norms, attitudes, laws, policies and practices that affect women and girl’s safety and wellbeing in general. This is done through supporting development and implementation of gender progressive laws, policies and guidelines and consistent engagement with different actors to prevent and respond to VAWG and to hold perpetrators of these violations accountable. Our key actors are the community, civil society, government and private sector.
In its delivery of programs COVAW strives to uphold the highest levels of accountability guided by related finance management policies, practices and standards. To this end, COVAW would like to engage a reputable tax consultant to review its accounting and administrative processes and advise on tax compliance practices that COVAW needs to adhere to at all times.
The objectives of this assignment are:
- To carry out assessment detailed tax audit of COVAW’s accounting, operational and administrative functions and identify ALL tax and legal obligations in line with Kenya’s tax legislation that COVAW as an NGO should be adhering to;
- To address and mitigate any non-compliance to tax legislation within an agreed time period.
- To identify gaps in practice, develop systems and procedures to ensure compliance on required interventions in addition to developing day to day procedures, aimed at ensuring COVAW’s tax compliance at all times;
- Undertake the process to obtain any applicable tax waivers including tax exemption certificate for COVAW from the Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA).
3.0 KEY DELIVERABLES
The tax consultant is expected to deliver three (3) key deliverables, at the end of the assignment:
- A report on the findings of the tax assessment, as well as a tax compliance certificate from KRA;
- A handbook on accounting and administrative processes that require tax compliance based on recommendations from the assessment and how this should be applied;
- A tax exemption certificate for any applicable waivers or exemptions that may be available to COVAW.
The tax consultant will be given access to all legal documents, correspondence and any other information that may reasonably be deemed necessary to enable him/her to carry out the assignment. This should include, but not be limited to, copies of all organisational policies, copies of the previous annual audit reports, and the relevant finance management and procurement guidelines.
5.0 Duration of the assignment
The assignment shall be completed within one (1) month from the date of commencement, as well as ongoing support for one year.
6.0 Qualifications of the consultant/firm
The individual/firm MUST meet the following qualifications to be considered;
· Demonstrate that the firm holds the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies required to perform its responsibilities with due professional care.
· The firm must have been in operation continuously for the last seven years carrying out taxation duties in Kenya. **
· The firm must be registered in Kenya and adhere to all legal requirements to operate in Kenya. **
· The firm must be registered by the relevant regulating body registered in Kenya. **
· The firm and staff must be independent of COVAW.**
How to apply
7 .0 Expression of Interest
Interested and qualified (individual or institutional) consultants are invited to submit their proposal comprising the following:
I. An understanding of the consultancy requirements;
II. Methodology and work plan for performing the assignment;
III. Detailed reference list indicating the scope and magnitude of similar assignments;
IV. Relevant services undertaken in the past five (5) years;
V. Registration and other relevant statutory documents as follows;
· A copy of Certificate of Registration/Incorporation.
· A copy of PIN Certificate.
· Valid Tax Compliance Certificate.
· Company Profile and detailed CVs of the firm’s Partners.
· ICPAK Membership and Certificate of Good standing.
VI. Financial proposal showing clearly the budgeted cost for the work to be conducted by the consultant under the scope of work above.
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Poachers slaughtering Africa’s elephants and rhinos with impunity are often shielded from police by powerful connections, but a group of conservationists has turned to the anonymity of tip-offs to try to stem the killing.
The founders of WildLeaks — a sort of WikiLeaks for the environment — say it is the first secure, online whistle-blowing platform dedicated to wildlife and forest crime.
While wildlife rangers face gun battles in national parks with poachers carrying out the slaughter, the online project hopes to target the top-end traffickers who cream off millions of dollars in profit.
“We got, for example, a very interesting leak on a very powerful individual in Kenya, linked to the government, who is behind the ivory trade,” said founder Andrea Crosta, a former security consultant and longtime conservationist.
This kind of person “will never be taken out from within. They?re too powerful. You need help from outside. So right now, we?re trying to gather more evidence,” he said in rapid-fire, Italian-accented English.
– Targeting ‘corrupt’ officials –
Poaching has risen sharply across Africa in recent years fuelled by rising demand in Asia for ivory and rhino horn, coveted as a traditional medicine and a status symbol.
Interviewed in the lobby of an upmarket hotel in Tanzania’s main city Dar es Salaam, Crosta is fervent in his belief the online platform can be part of the war against poaching.
Launched in February, WildLeaks received its first tip within 24 hours.
Since then the project has gotten over 45 tips and leaks, with at least 28 deemed to be useful.
The information involved a range of topics from around the world including tiger poaching in Sumatra, illegal logging in eastern Russia and Mexico, and the smuggling of wildlife products into the United States.
WildLeaks passed on some tips to law enforcement agencies, while others were shared with trusted conservation organisations that specialise in the area.
Some were also investigated in house. Two WildLeaks probes have already been launched, with another two set to begin in September.
WildLeaks uses encryption and anonymity software to allow those with information to send it safely to those who can do something about it.
It is a new way to tackle a long-standing problem, and other conservationists have offered a cautious welcome.
“It does appear to be a new approach within the wildlife crime sector,” said Richard Thomas from TRAFFIC, the world?s leading wildlife trade monitoring network.
“It could prove its worth over time, if useful information is received and directed towards appropriate professional enforcement agencies for follow-up action.”
Representatives from the Conservation Group of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, which has partnered with WildLeaks to fight the sale of great apes in Central and West Africa, are also positive about the project.
“I think that it’s a really smart idea,” said Mimi Arandjelovic, a member of the group.
“There are also a lot of taboos that people might feel about reporting these sorts of things, so having an anonymous way of reporting it can only be positive.”
– ‘Endless supply’ of poachers –
But the problem with WildLeaks, Crosta admitted, is that in order for the project to be successful, the public needs to know about it ? and trust the people who are involved.
Crosta was in Dar es Salaam to meet potential partners and spread the word about his project.
WildLeaks has yet to receive a leak from Tanzania, even though the east African nation struggles with wildlife crime.
A third of all illegal ivory seized in Asia has come through Tanzanian ports.
Crosta, 45, has a background in both business and security consulting, often for governments and multinational companies.
In 2011, he said he self-funded an 18-month investigation, going undercover to find sources and meet with traffickers. His probe led him to suggest ivory was providing key funding for Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab insurgents.
While UN experts disputed the findings, many would back WildLeaks’ message: stopping poaching requires action against the wealthy and influential bosses of often extremely well connected organised crime gangs.
“Unlike others operating in the field… we are not after small-time poachers or traffickers, but the people above them, including corrupt government officials,” he said.
No arrests have yet been made, but Crosta attributes this to the newness of the project and the fact that it is aiming for the bigger players in poaching networks.
The spike in poaching, with animals slaughtered even inside heavily guarded national parks or conservation areas, shows that poachers have little fear of tough new laws designed to end the killing.
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Proxy list to a list-returning function
This small package provides a proxy list to a list-returning function:
>>> from lazylist import LazyList >>> l = LazyList(lambda: x) >>> x = [1, 2, 3] >>> list(l) [1, 2, 3]
More precisely, view function doesn’t have to return an exact list, but an any squence object e.g. str, tuple:
>>> x = "hello" >>> list(l) ['h', 'e', 'l', 'l', 'o']
It satisfies collections.abc.Sequence protocol:
>>> from collections import Sequence >>> isinstance(l, Sequence) True >>> l[-1] 'o' >>> len(l) 5
However, it doesn’t satisfy collections.abc.MutableSequence protocol. In other words, it’s immutable:
>>> from collections import MutableSequence >>> isinstance(l, MutableSequence) False >>> l = 'H' Traceback (most recent call last): File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module> TypeError: 'LazyList' object does not support item assignment
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The COVID-19 crisis and subsequent state-imposed economic shutdown has had profound negative consequences for early care and education providers in Pennsylvania and has exposed the fragility of our child care system.
- All Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts and Head Start classrooms are closed
- 80% of Pennsylvania child care providers are closed
In a March 2019 survey, nearly 1/3 of responding providers indicated that they will likely go out of business if closed for more than a month.
A significant loss in child care capacity is:
- Troubling for the present needs of our essential employees
- Crippling for the broader workforce when businesses reopen
- Impacting our youngest learners’ social, emotional and educational gains short and long term
See below for detailed actions lawmakers can take now to save early learning in PA!
Tell the Governor and General Assembly to Save Early Learning in PA!
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During the holiday period between Christmas and New Year’s in 2018, workers at a Tribune Co. newspaper location in South Florida found out that they couldn’t upload late-breaking sports scores to the portion of their CMS that handles printing and distribution. Later, other newspapers in the Tribune chain discovered other problems related to the printing and distribution of their papers, as did the Los Angeles Times, which used to be part of the Tribune group but still uses the printing and distribution software.
As the Tribune IT staff investigated, they found that the Ryuk malware had encrypted critical portions of their operations and that a ransom was being demanded to reverse the attack. Eventually, the newspapers were able to overcome the effects of the attack, but the newspapers were delayed; some went to press without a portion of their advertising.
At about the same time, security researcher Brian Krebs reported that cloud hosting provider DataResolution.net suffered a similar attack. There the company immediately shut down their network to avoid the further spread of the malware and then worked on a resolution. Since then, both DataResolution and the Tribune companies have moved along in their recovery. Neither has said whether they paid the ransom, but considering the time it took for each to recover, it appears that they did not.
DataResolution Identifies Hackers as Being From North Korea
The staff at DataResolution announced that the attackers were from North Korea, and that the attackers were professionals. How they knew who to attribute the attack to is unclear, but perhaps it turned up in the ransom demand.
The Ryuk malware is different from most malware in that it doesn’t really spread itself across the internet. Instead, according to Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4, the spread of Ryuk takes place slowly and carefully, and it’s usually performed manually by the bad guys once they’ve penetrated a network.
When they’re in the network, the attackers study it and prepare a “whitelist” of programs and files they don’t want attacked. This allows the victim to have enough control over the compromised server to be able to apply the fix that’s provided by the attackers once the ransom is paid. Once everything is ready, then the attackers unleash the malware.
Sjouwerman noted that the attackers who use the Ryuk ransomware specifically attack companies that cannot afford downtime and then price their ransom accordingly. He said that one recent victim paid the attackers nearly $400,000 to get the decryption key.
Normally the attackers make sure to also attack and encrypt any backups or other copies of the data that they’ve encrypted, but they’re not always successful. DataResolution said in a status update that the company was able to retrieve copies of what was encrypted from other production servers that weren’t attacked. Apparently, the decision to shut everything down was an appropriate response in this attack. But no matter how you look at it, a Ryuk attack is going to be expensive, so it’s best to prevent it from happening.
Nation-State Attackers Have Unlimited Resources
Unfortunately, keeping a nation-state attacker out of your network is tough. They have essentially unlimited resources, so they can search for compromising information until they find it, and they can pound on your network essentially forever until they find a hole that will allow them to enter.
Sjouwerman said there are basically two ways that such attackers break into your network. One is through phishing attacks, in which they will use information they’ve found about your organization to get the confidence of your employees so they can use phishing. Good training and careful control over your incoming email can minimize the success of those attacks.
The other method is an RDP attack. This happens when the remote desktop service on a computer somewhere on your network is vulnerable, then they go in through that RDP connection and effectively are free to move about your network. Because RDP credentials are widely available to attackers, this has become the most common method of attack for Ryuk attacks.
Steps to Take Now
There are some steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of a successful attack.
- Disable Remote Desktop on every computer on your network.
- Where you can’t remove RDP, replace it with a third-party version that is secure and that can provide two-factor authentication.
- Require two-factor authentication for any changes to your network devices, including your servers and to your clients. The second factor should be a physical smart card or USB key, not an SMS text message.
- Impose a password management policy on your network, including a requirement that all passwords be changed immediately. At this point, any passwords that have been in use for a while will have been compromised, so implement a policy that requires new passwords immediately, sets requirements for password age and doesn’t allow password reuse.
- Make sure your backups don’t use disk letters or any other method that allows access through the operating system. Backups must be managed by backup software that creates protected backups that cannot be otherwise accessed from the network.
- Make sure you test the ability to recover your files to confirm that you really have a backup you can use. Then store those backups off-site in a cloud location or potentially in a physical vault.
One reason to suspect North Korea in these attacks is that it’s their government hackers who have perfected the Ryuk ransomware. In addition, these attacks demand very large ransoms, and North Korea is in need of hard currency. A government-sponsored attack would serve multiple purposes.
That being said, attribution for an attack like this is very difficult. It might not be North Korea, but that hardly matters. If you’re attacked by someone using Ryuk, it’s going to be very expensive. | <urn:uuid:b91be69a-42b4-4a7f-804a-3183b19aea85> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.eweek.com/security/how-enterprises-can-avoid-the-ryuk-ransomware-with-right-strategy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.965699 | 1,212 | 1.617188 | 2 |
While the Federal Government continues to debate whether and how to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), New Jersey continues to lead the charge to regulate these substances. On September 4, 2018, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) “adopted amendments to the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) rules … to establish … a maximum contaminant level (MCL) for perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) of 0.013 micrograms per liter (ug/l) … .” (or 13 parts per trillion). The rule requires public water systems to begin monitoring for PFNA during the first quarter of 2019. Industry comments in opposition to the rule questioned both the science behind the conclusion that PFNA poses a human health risk, and the MCL adopted to address any such risk, potentially setting up a challenge to the new rule. Meanwhile, in 2017, NJDEP’s Site Remediation Program launched a webpage dedicated to “Contaminants of Emerging Concern” which requires LSRPs and parties conducting site-wide remediations to evaluate emerging contaminants generally and PFAS in particular. PFNA was added to New Jersey’s Ground Water Quality Standards (“GWQS”) list and New Jersey’s list of Hazardous Substances in January of 2018. On September 4, NJDEP increased the GWQS for PFNA from 0.01 ug/l to 0.013 ug/l to conform with the new MCL for PFNA. While several states, including Pennsylvania, are looking to EPA to provide guidance on the regulation of PFAS, New Jersey continues to blaze its own trail. | <urn:uuid:7698fb96-070e-43b8-84c9-960e118453f6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a265a7cd-fa9d-4c25-90d7-ccbe4be9d697 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.93729 | 361 | 2.375 | 2 |
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The Biodiversity Research Institute invites you to join the 2020 International Loon/Diver Symposium from October 19-21 in Portland, ME. Call for Abstracts: We invite all scientists and students who study loons/divers and their habitats to submit abstracts for consideration in the oral presentation sessions or the evening poster session. Presentations on any aspect of loon biology, ecology, research techniques, conservation, and management are invited. Submit abstracts here: www.briloon.org/2020loons/abstracts Deadline for abstract submissions is April 15, 2020. Registration is Now Open: Register here: www.briloon.org/2020-loons Register by June 1, 2020 - Save 20% Symposium Program: Loon researchers and conservationists, state and federal scientists, wildlife rehabilitators, lake association members, students, and others from across the Northern Hemisphere will gather to share information on a wide spectrum of topics and issues such as monitoring and management, behavior and demographics, contaminants, emerging health issues, tracking, impacts of wind power development, effects of climate change, the value of volunteer networks, rehabilitation, and more. Find more information and updates at: www.briloon.org/2020-loons | <urn:uuid:2179b562-61ab-4ddb-88a6-1f20ab1205ac> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ornithologyexchange.org/tags/loons/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.859629 | 271 | 1.53125 | 2 |
Selecting a smoker grill is an excellent method to add a great smoky flavor to your barbeque, however what sort of wood should you use? There are many differences between gas and also charcoal grills, yet these three different types have some standard features in common. A smoker grill chefs food with timber chips or wood pieces, which are seasoned with apples, hickory, mesquite, or whisky. These types of timbers are best for great smoky food, and ought to be included only when per cooking cycle.
The temperature level of the food must be thoroughly checked, and a good meat thermometer is crucial for correct cooking. This instrument can inform you when your food is prepared or requires to be reheated. To ensure your meat is prepared properly, make use of a meat thermostat, which is usually developed right into cigarette smoker grills. It’s not needed to invest in a different meat thermometer if you have a trustworthy meat thermostat.
Various cuts of meat require various cooking times. Lighter and thinner meats prepare faster than thick cuts of beef. Prior to you start cooking your meat, mix spices and also herbs in a hard-sided dish of water. Location this dish listed below the grill grate. The water produces moisture that helps the meat absorb the flavors and flavors. If you do not have a meat thermometer, you can constantly purchase prime cuts of meat at a neighborhood store.
While mobile smokers are ideal for camping and various other outside activities, they might also take up area on your kitchen countertop. Select a smoker that suits your lifestyle and area. You can purchase portable cigarette smokers made from ceramic or pellets and convert them to a charcoal or barbecue grill to fulfill your needs. If you like a tiny portable smoker, you can obtain an electric smoker that can be used for outdoor cooking. They likewise use a number of benefits. Contrasted to charcoal or gas grills, smokers are more convenient to use as well as have lots of added functions.
While a charcoal or wood-fired grill, a cigarette smoker makes use of reduced temperature levels and a longer cooking time. The temperature can vary from 200-275 levels Fahrenheit, relying on the size and type of meat you are cooking. Smoking cigarettes time depends on temperature level and also sort of smoker, yet it can take anywhere from half an hour to one day for large cuts of meat. To figure out when your meat is ready, try utilizing the USDA’s advised interior temperature.
The dimension of the cigarette smoker chamber is very important. Cigarette smoker grills come in different sizes and can suit big cuts of meat. Select one with a lid or one with detachable racks, whichever suits your choices. The interior space is one of the most important factor to consider in picking a cigarette smoker grill. If you plan to smoke a large piece of meat, an upright breast smoker is best for you. A chest smoker is likewise wonderful for larger cuts of meat because it has more space for the food.
A smoker has several advantages. For beginners, the temperature level of the meat is lower than that of a grill, so it can be used to cook a variety of foods, from hot dogs to ribs. Some smokers also include a rotisserie that can transform your meats into a delicious meal. Smoking cigarettes is an incredibly enriching leisure activity, as well as many people discover that the moment they invest right into their cigarette smoker is well worth it.
A smoker grill distributes reduced warmth through a chamber that gradually chefs food. A small pan of water is positioned inside the chamber to include wetness and also reflect warmth. The food is then placed on the contrary side of the banked coals. The cigarette smoker also has a grill rack. Depending upon the type of cigarette smoker, the arrangement procedure may differ slightly. Check out the supplier’s guidelines meticulously to set up your grill correctly. Bear in mind to put the smoker a minimum of 10 feet away from your residence, so it does not damage your siding. It must additionally be placed on an even surface that does not experience extreme wind.
When cooking large cuts of meat, a smoker grill is the very best choice. Its cover remains open while cooking, but can be near to maintain the food cozy later. You can additionally add flavorful timber chips to the combination. Apple, hickory, mesquite, and whisky soaked wood chips are fantastic alternatives. With many tastes to choose from, you can obtain creative with your menu. Smoked meat retains its juices, making it extra tender. Compared to its smoked equivalent, smoked meat will certainly maintain its juices when cooked.
A cigarette smoker can cook food at a reduced temperature level approximately 200 degrees. Bigger cuts need much longer cooking times, as the meat is better from the heat resource. Tiny things will take about half a hr to prepare, while big cuts will require anywhere from one to 6 hours. The moment required to smoke a pound of meat might vary, however the result will be delicious. This approach is excellent for tailgate parties, camping journeys, and also tailgates. A cigarette smoker grill likewise allows you to cook food in a reduced temperature, giving it the wood smoke taste you love.
If you’re making use of charcoal, you can get a charcoal smokeshaft or use lighter fluid. A charcoal smokeshaft will work best, however you can also use a pyramid of lit coals to replicate the impact of a smokeshaft. When the coals have cooled down, a layer of white ash will establish. Add more food to smoke up until the desired inner temperature is gotten to, and also keep an eye on the development of the procedure. It will certainly take about a hr as well as a half, depending on how much meat you’re cigarette smoking. reviews
Electric smokers are another preferred choice, but they do not have the adaptability to fit a complete packer brisket or ribs. Nevertheless, some producers have created mobile smokers that are easier to carry around, and these are typically quite small. Pellets as well as charcoal smokers are additionally mobile. A cigarette smoker grill can be used both indoors as well as outdoors, as long as it has a plug. It’s best to inspect the meat temperature often, so you can protect against the meat from drying.
Whether to purchase a smoker or a grill relies on your preference as well as time. A cigarette smoker grill is worth the money if you like cigarette smoking meat, however a grill that is created to smoke meat is the means to go for significant smokers. A smoker grill is an excellent device for both types of food, as well as will certainly assist you prepare delicious dishes all summer long. Just keep in mind to review the guidelines thoroughly and utilize it carefully. It’s not required to own both if you already possess one. | <urn:uuid:e396b1bc-3920-4974-9a5d-d13484fed15c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hdd-nagano.com/2022/05/28/heres-what-nobody-tells-you-about-smoker-grill/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.956002 | 1,394 | 1.851563 | 2 |
Google is asking the FCC for permission to conduct nationwide testing of the mystery device with employees, contractors, and developers. The device transmits across a broad swath of wireless frequencies, from 2.4 GHz to 5.8 GHz, according to the documents.
While Google redacted the details about what the device is and what it will be used for, the company listed Mike Jazayeri as one of the contacts on the filings.
Jazayeri, who joined Google in 2005, is a director of product management on the leadership team for Google's virtual reality group, according to a LinkedIn profile. He was previously involved in Google's Cardboard VR viewer.
Google recently began accepting preorders for its $79 Daydream VR headset, which customers should begin receiving in the next few weeks. The Daydream headset relies on a user's smartphone, which is inserted into the headset, to create a VR experience.
But the mystery device referred to in the documents is still just a prototype that Google wants to begin testing and demonstrating. And unlike the Daydream, it appears to have built-in radios.
One possibility is that the device could be Google's first all-in-one VR headset that doesn't require a smartphone, similar to Facebook's Oculus Rift headset. Google's Glass augmented reality headset also has built-in radios, but Google stopped selling the device to consumers in 2015, and it's unclear if the company will release a new version of it.
If you like to play fill-in-the-blanks, Google gives you this to work with:
"The Device consists of a [REDACTED]. To enable [REDACTED], the Device also has a [REDACTED]. Consistent with [REDACTED], the [REDACTED] in the Device will enable [REDACTED], as needed."
Apparently the device exceeded certain FCC limits in two frequencies during "unintentional radiated emission tests," Google noted in the filing.
While Google says the prototypes are not intended for use by the general public, that doesn't mean the final version won't be a consumer product.
Virtual reality and augmented reality, in which digital images are superimposed over the real world, are among the hottest technologies that are attracting investments from the likes of Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and Google.
Interestingly, the FCC responded to Google on Thursday, seemingly incredulous about the broad frequency listed in the filing.
"Does the one device truly transmit across the entire 2.4-5.8 GHz band? If not, this band should be broken up into sub-bands in which the device actually transmits," the FCC wrote in a letter to Google.
Google did not immediately return requests for comment from Business Insider.
Here are more details from the filings about Google's prototype testing:
"The Device will be used by professional Google employees and contractors. The Device also may be used by external trusted professional developer [REDACTED]. The Device is not intended to be used by general public. No commercial operations will be conducted under the requested authorization, and all Devices will be collected or destroyed at the end of the experimentation period.
"The proposed testing does not create a material risk of harmful interference. The Device meets all Part 15 Class A and nearly all Class B device limits for electromagnetic compatibility and radio operations. The Device exceeded Part 15 1 Class B device limits at two frequencies—43.4 MHz and 639.0 MHz—during unintentional radiated emission tests conducted by [REDACTED] at a distance of three meters." | <urn:uuid:0f9faee9-667c-400e-8114-51726c7b6047> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.businessinsider.com/google-testing-mystery-wireless-prototype-vr-team-2016-10?r=US&IR=T | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.942997 | 714 | 2.0625 | 2 |
Baron-Cohen hopes his centre’s recent findings will encourage better practical help (a lifelong support worker, for example) “so there’s a pathway from discovery in the lab through to changing people’s lives”. This is crucial because academics are often cricitised for failing to translate knowledge into practice. A 2013 report by the charity Research Autism questioned why studies to look at effective services or to fully involve autistic people. Baron-Cohen says: “The old style of doing research was, without [us] realising it, arrogant, in that the scientists thought up the questions and then did it. The new way is to involve people from the outset… to co-design the studies and check the relevance and wording.”
His theories have also been
challenged by autistic people who argue that they fuel the myth that they cannot
empathise. Autistic academic Damian Milton, a
lecturer at the Tizard Centre, University of Kent, says: “Simon’s a nice guy and
knowledgeable in a lot of areas, but the empathising and sympathising theory
suggests a lack of cognitive empathy, which many people in the autistic
community disagree with.” Milton’s double
empathy theory is a critique of Baron-Cohen’s, describing a mutual empathy problem between autistic and
In response, Baron-Cohen says that with empathy “we need to make sure it’s [moving] two ways”. He stresses that while autistic people may struggle to imagine others’ emotions, they feel emotion if others are upset (the distinction between cognitive and affective empathy).
He says of criticism: “Sometimes I have to spend a lot of time explaining what it is I’m not saying…people just take the headline and think I’m saying autistic people are macho and aggressive.” Baron-Cohen stresses that “equality between the sexes is very important”, adding that his research explores groups of males and females “on average”, adding “this is not about individuals”.
My sister Raana made this film on the theme of community – helped by her brilliant support worker Indra – for sharing at this week’s (Un)Ordinary Conference in London.
The event, held by the campaigning learning disability charity Stay Up Late, was billed as “a learning disabilities conference with a difference” because professionals from the social care sector made up much of the audience and those on the platform had a learning disability and/or autism.
The event explored learning disabled people’s views on community, relationships and employment.
I’ll write about my own thoughts later, but right now I don’t want to put my own filter on what Raana wanted to share – not least because if I did, that filter would spontaneously combust into a zillion radiant pieces of joy.
I am so incredibly proud of my creative, determined sister, a fact that will be obvious to those who’ve supported and been following the progress of the book Raana’s inspired, Made Possible.
What I will add though, for context, is that Raana has fragile x syndrome and in the past she’s found it tricky to do some of the things she does now. And while she’s done public speaking in familiar places with friends and her trusted support staff, it was a huge deal for her to travel up to London for the day and be in a place she’d never been to before with a whole new bunch of people she’d never met.
Raana didn’t fancy making a speech or taking questions, hence the film with captions.
Season’s greetings to everyone – this is me with my sister Raana, thanking everyone who’s collaborated on stories, projects and posts this past year – here’s to more of the same in 2019.
Big thanks also to all of you who’ve supported or helped publicise the crowdfunded book I’m editing, Made Possible, about the talents of people with learning disabilities. It’s
partly inspired by my sister, who has the learning disability fragile X syndrome, and aims to shatter the lazy stereotypes we have about learning disability.
Here’s hoping 2019 will bring more action, instead of just more rhetoric, as I’ve written before, and the people who have to spend the festive break in inpatient care are reunited with their families soon.
A new heritage project aims to dispel misconceptions about learning disability and the lives of people who lived in long-stay institutions. The charity CASBA (Citizen Advocacy South Birmingham Area) spent a year collating stories and archive material relating to Birmingham’s Monyhull Hospital. Myth and rumour about the hospital was rife; it was referred to as the local madhouse and the term ‘Mony’ was used as a playground insult at local schools. In what is Birmingham’s first learning disability heritage project, the free event From Institution to Community, runs on Saturday October 6th.
Guest post by Joe Peacock, heritage project coordinator, CASBA
Roland Clewley was 16 when he was first admitted to Monyhull Hospital, a long-stay institution for people with learning disabilities. It was 1966 and before Monyhull, Roland been in a pupil referral unit in North Wales for 18 months and had grown up in a care home in South Birmingham. He quickly grew to hate being locked up.
Roland spent almost 15 years in institutional care.
Roland says: “It was okay at first, but I wanted to get out, you see. I wanted my own place – a flat or something. I said that to them, but they said; ‘They’re all the same, just like you’ so I started running away.”
This was not the easiest thing to do, but he remembers: “I got through the window and then went down the pipes and ran off along the canal. It was dark down there and you couldn’t see what you were doing. We didn’t get very far, then we got picked up by the police. They put us in a van and put us in a cell for a few hours until Monyhull picked us up.”
Such attempts weren’t looked upon kindly by the hospital. Contrary to local myths, there was no alarm that went off when someone ran away, but they were punished on their return. “They put me in a side room. It was like a cell. It was a bare room with just sheets and blankets on the floor to sleep on. The first time, I did a week in there, then the next time two and then three weeks at a time.” He was let out to go to the toilet and to eat, but it was a severe punishment for someone who just wanted his freedom.
He was then sent to a stricter institution called Moss Side: “Terrible, that place was” he recalls; “You were locked in all the time. You could go out in the grounds, but there were walls all the way around – it was like a prison. I was there for nearly eleven years.” In fact, Moss Side was a high security psychiatric hospital and later merged with another similar institution to form Ashworth Hospital. Roland is reluctant to disclose much of his experiences there and it is hard to imagine how tough it would have been for him. Roland was then sent back Monyhull, and it must have been quite a relief in comparison.
“It was a bit better second time – it changed a lot. When we used to be on the ward it was a male ward and you’d have male staff, but the next time I was there it was all mixed – you’d got male and female staff working there.”
He also felt more optimistic that he would be allowed out with the increased emphasis on care in the community and deinstitutionalisation in the 1980s: “What else changed is that they were taking the patients out of there. Before, you don’t know how long you’re there for, or anything like that. I thought I was going to be there until I was about 80.”
He began to be given more responsibilities, helping the physiotherapist to get patients to appointments and was even paid for working with the porters; collecting laundry from the wards. Some of the porters befriended him and they would socialise as well as work together.
He was quite a decent sportsman, too, who won a snooker tournament and has a photograph on his wall of him being presented with the trophy to remember it by. There was a table in his ward and he’d play with anyone who was up for it or just practice on his own. He also played table tennis, football and was keen to try any other activities on offer.
Perhaps, one of the most surprising things he did, due to his close work with the physiotherapist was to go skiing in Italy. “Went for a week. I kept on standing up when I fell over all the time. You want to do it – it’s a laugh.”
Another way in which he’d try to beat the boredom of institutional life was to sneak off to the local pub, the Cartland Arms. More often, though, he remembers that they would smuggle cans of cider in from a nearby shop and sit in bed drinking those after lights out.
In 1980, he was moved out of the hospital into a hostel and then into a flat where he still lives. Ironically, for a man desperate to escape the hospital, his flat overlooks the site of the former institution he was in. Surprisingly, he continued going back to Monyhull to work with the porters them even after he’d moved out and right up until the time it was closed down and demolished. He retained his income, was fed and had a social life.
Now, in his late 60s, Roland seems happy enough with his life, although when I asked when he’d last been on holiday, he replied that it was 25 years ago. With limited mobility, he must be in danger of becoming more and more isolated.
The biggest shame of his life for me, though, is all those wasted years when he was locked away. With the right support and encouragement, he was capable of doing so much more.
• Joe Peacock is heritage project coordinator at learning disability advocacy charity CASBA
• CASBA’s From Institution to Commununity is at Monyhull Church from 1.30pm on Saturday October 6th and you can watch a trailer about the project here
So I’ve spent the last few months working with some incredible essayists for my crowdfunded book Made Possible. The book is a collection of essays on success by (note: ‘by” and not “about”) high achieving people with learning disabilities. Some pieces are still being written while others are almost complete. I’m delighted – but not surprised – to say that the ideas and stories across the essay collection are quite astounding.
The pieces of writing cover very different successes in a range of contrasting areas like the arts, campaigning and sports. But what unites these varied essays is the fact that the writers’ voices are so honest, powerful and at times just plain funny (intentionally so). This is how Made Possible will give a two-fingered salute to the outdated perceptions that exist about learning disability. The book will not only document the hugely impressive achievements of talented people with learning disabilities, but will do so in an engaging, authentic way.
On the issue of talent, my sister Raana’s always been a creative type, from her childhood fancy dress days to her current love for woodwork and baking. When she was younger though, art was her thing, and I’m delighted that a creation she made a few years ago featured in the recent national disability conference at Lancaster University.
The ninth biennial Lancaster Disability Conference run by the Centre for Disability Research (CeDR) incorporates Raana’s intricate Mosaic in its event information and publicity. If you follow #cedr18 and @CeDRLancs on Twitter you might get a glimpse of my sister’s handiwork which usually hangs in my hallway (so as many people as possible get to see it). Raana’s family and friends are so proud to see Mosaic shared more widely – a big thank you to Lancaster University and its Made Possible supporters for the opportunity to show more people what our sister – daughter – aunt – cousin – niece – friend – housemate – colleague- neighbour (because Raana is many things) can do.
The fact that learning disabled people’s talents are overlooked is an issue that cropped up in a recent interview I did for the Guardian. In conversation with Sam Clark, the new chief executive of campaigning organisation Learning Disability England, Sam’s words reflect what lies at the heart of my book: “We all bring gifts and talents, and I think it would be brilliant if we could understand that’s the case for everyone.”
I think it would be brilliant too. When I launched the crowdfunding campaign for Made Possible, I explained that shattering the tired stereotypes of “superhero” and “scrounger” is what drives this book. It also influences my articles on disability issues, some of which were recently shortlisted for a British Journalism Award for Specialist Media. Specialist writers cover issues that can be otherwise overlooked in mainstream media – my focus is the 1.5m people in the UK with a learning disability, the inequality they face and their untapped potential.
Thanks, as ever, to everyone who’s helping to get Made Possible published; by backing this book you’re helping create something that challenges the current narratives.
If you’ve not done so already, do link up with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or using the hashtag #MadePossible
As the Twitter screenshot above says, I’m on a break from blogging and tweeting so I can progress the book, Made Possible, a collection of essays on success by high achieving people with learning disabilities (yes, you read that right – this book’s all about shattering stereotypes!).
You can find out more about this crowdfunded collection of essays here which is being published thanks to some incredible support from its patrons (a list of supporters so far is available on this page if you scroll down to ‘supporters’).
Scrounger or superhero – and little in between. This is how people like my sister, who happens to have a learning disability, are generally seen in society and the media.
The missing part of the equation is what led me to develop the book Made Possible, a crowdfunded collection of essays on success by high-achieving people with learning disabilities. I’m currently working on the anthology with the publisher Unbound and it’s available for pre-order here.
I wanted to support the event because of its aim to bring together a diverse range of people, including campaigners, families, self-advocates and professionals (check out #LeavingNoOneBehind #WHIS to get a feel for the debate).
This post is based on the discussions at the event, and on my views as the sibling of someone with a learning disability and as a social affairs journalist. I’ve focused on print and online media influences perceptions; broadcast media clearly has a major role – but it’s not where my experience over the past 20 years lies.
Firstly, here’s Raana:
Raana’s 28. She loves Chinese food. She adores listening to music (current favourite activity: exploring Queen’s back catalogue – loud). She’s a talented baker and has just started a woodwork course. She has a wicked, dry sense of humour (proof here).
She also also has the moderate learning disability fragile x syndrome. She lives in supported housing and will need lifelong care and support.
The way I describe Raana – with her character, abilities first, diagnosis, label and support needs second, is how I see her. It’s how her family, friends and support staff see her.
But it’s not how she would be portrayed in the mainstream press.
Instead, this comment from the writer and activist Paul Hunt, reflects how she and other learning disabled people are seen:
“We are tired of being statistics, cases, wonderfully courageous examples to the world, pitiable objects to stimulate funding”. Paul Hunt wrote these words in 1966 – his comment is 51 years old, but it’s still relevant (charity fundraising has changed since then, but the rest of the words are spot on – sadly).
Say the words “learning disability” to most people and they will think of headlines about care scandals or welfare cuts.
These reinforce stereotypes of learning disabled as individuals to be pitied or patronised. The middle ground is absent; the gap between Raana’s reality and how she’s represented is huge.
How often, for example, do you read an article about learning disability in the mainstream media which includes a direct quote from someone with a learning disability?
Stories are about people, not with people.
Caveat: as a former national newspaper reporter, I know only too well that the fast-pace of the newsroom and the pressure of deadlines mean it’s not always possible to get all the interviews you’d like. This is harder for general news reporters reacting to breaking stories than it is for specialists or feature writers who have just the right contacts and/or the time to reflect every angle of the story. But there’s still more than can be done – and much of it is very simple.
Take the language used in news and features.
There’s a huge amount of research shows how media influences public attitudes. One focus group project by Glasgow University a few years ago showed people thought up to 70% of disability benefit claims were fraudulent. People said they came to this conclusion based on articles about ‘scroungers’.
The real figure of fraudulent benefit claims? Just 1 per cent.
The language used in mainstream media is often problematic. I wince when I read about people “suffering from autism” – “coping with a learning disability” – or being “vulnerable”.
Images used in stories often don’t help.
As a quick – but very unscientific – litmus test – I typed the words “learning disability” into Google’s image search.
This is a flavor of what I found – the most common pictures that came up were the dreadful “headclutcher” stock image that often accompanies articles about learning disability.
These images say, defeat, frustration, confusion, negativity.
This is not how I see my sister, her friends or the learning disabled campaigners I know.
This is more how I see them:
This shot is from a story I did a few days ago about Martin, Martin’s 22 and works part-time as a DJ at a local radio station (you can read about him here). Martin also happens to have a moderate learning disability and cerebral palsy.
We need more of this.
An obvious – but nonetheless important – point to make here is about the disability and employment gap. A more diverse workforce in the creative sector will impact on representation. Only 6% of people with learning disabilities work, for example, but around 65% want to (I wrote about this issue in the Guardian recently)
But there is cause for optimism. There is a slow but significant shift in the representation of learning disabled people thanks to the rise in grassroots activism, family campaigning, self-advocacy and the growing empowerment agenda.
Social media is helping spread awareness and spread a different narrative.
This rise in self-advocacy is what led me to develop Made Possible. The book’s aim is to challenge stereotypes; it targets a mainstream readership and introduces readers to learning disabled people in areas like arts, politics and campaigning. Their achievements are impressive regardless of their disability.
While I’m researching the book, I’m trying to keep three words in mind – attitude, ability, aspiration:
Am I sharing experiences that help shift public attitudes?
Am I reporting people’s abilities, not just their disabilities?
Am I reflecting people’s potential – what do they aspire to achieve, and how can this happen?
And although I’m focusing on positive representation of learning disability, it’s worth stressing that there’s an equally vital need to highlight the challenges.
The two go hand – a more authentic portrayal of people’s lives (their qualities, hopes and aspirations) and reporting the inequalities they face.
Because readers are more likely to care about the inequality and support the need to solve it if they feel closer to the real people experiencing that inequality – if they stop seeing learning disabled people as “the other”, or as statistics (as Paul Hunt wrote over 50 years ago..) and as people first.
It’s often said that media should reflect, serve and strengthen society. Which means we have to be more accurate and authentic about how we include and portray a huge section of that society – including my sister – which happens to have a disability.
Martin, who has a mild learning disability and cerebral palsy, recently interviewed two engineers from the PWL production company and the experience boosted his confidence. “That was my first interview. I was nervous but I nailed it,” he says. “We recorded it first and then we edited it. I enjoyed coming up with questions.”
He also won the station’s producer of the year award for 2016-17. What would he do if was not at the station? “I wouldn’t know everyone here – they are like my family. I would be at home doing nothing or going out and spending money, but I want to save and become more independent.”
Online station Direction Radio is part of social care provider Surrey Choices’ day service programme. It helps people with physical or learning disabilities to develop skills in broadcast and production.
Some 19 DJs produce and present the shows reflecting all musical genres – from rock to pop, R&B and classical. Station manager Chris Fenn (who does not have a disability) explains that DJs have “a blank canvas” to create their slots, which last between one and three hours, and decide on everything from the jingle to the playlist. “I say to all the guys, ‘You do what you want to do with it’,” says Fenn. “It’s all their choice and that’s why it’s so diverse.”
You can read my report on Martin and his fellow DJs on the Guardian website (all photos from Surrey Choices).
Six weeks ago I launched a crowdfunding campaign for Made Possible, a groundbreaking collection of essays on success by high-achieving people with learning disabilities.
The book is inspired by my sister, who has the learning disability fragile x syndrome, as well as by some of the remarkable, succesful people I’ve met and interviewed over the last few years – all of whom happen to have a learning disability.
I’m delighted to say the book is now 100% funded, such has been the fast pace and mounting enthusiasm for the project. More than 200 diverse people and organisations have got behind the book since its launch on 6 September.
Made Possible presents the authentic experiences of a range of professionals who have a learning disability in different areas like theatre, music, art and campaigning. And, for the first time, these high achievers tell their own personal stories of success, in their own words.
It is a book to change the current narratives about learning disabled people, narratives that mean they are talked about as somehow less than human.
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The World’s Largest Ferris Wheel will be in New York soon
The New York will get soon a new attraction alongside the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building: World’s largest Ferris wheel. This giant Ferris wheel will be located on the northeastern side of Staten Island (St. George) and it will be the tallest observation wheel in the world and the only one in New York City. The 630-foot, or roughly 60-story, New York Ferris Wheel will be ready on New Years Eve 12/31/15 and it is expected to begin construction in early 2014.
Thirty-six capsules, each carrying up to 40 passengers, will rotate 10 inches per second to offer incomparable views of Lower and Midtown Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor, all the way up beyond the George Washington Bridge, for the duration of the 38-minute ride.
The Wheel will accommodate up to 1,440 people per ride, welcoming as many as 30,000 visitors per day and an anticipated 4.5 million visitors per year.
The New York Wheel will be open 7 days a week, 365 days per year (except on severe weather days and required maintenance days) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the fall, winter and spring, and staying open as late as 2 a.m. or even all night in the summer and on special occasions. | <urn:uuid:8f4e7a7b-486b-434b-b4ca-fe4f55fae461> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://expensiveplaces.com/wheel-the-worlds-largest-ferris-wheel-will-be-in-new-york-soon/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.911898 | 293 | 2.078125 | 2 |
South Africa :: Western Cape (Winelands)
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Ceres, the centre of a major deciduous fruit producing district, lies in the Warmbokkeveld Valley about 170 km north-east of Cape Town. It is named after the Roman goddess of agriculture, Ceres, which is apt as the valley is extremely fertile. Ceres is known for it's fruit juices exported worldwide bearing the town's name. It is also famous locally for winter snow and cherries. The district offers a variety of arts and crafts shops, coffee shops and restaurants in a quiet and peaceful environment.
|Address :||Tourism office/o Voortrekker & Owen St, Ceres, 6835|
|Contact :||Tourism office|
|Tel :||+27(0)23 316 1287|
|Tel2 :||+27(0)23 316 1051|
|Fax :||+27(0)23 312 3708|
|Fax2 :||+27(0)86 5050 455|
|Email :||Click Here|
|Cellphone Reception :||Good||Main Cellular Network :||MTN. Vodacom. CellC|
|Police Station :||Yes||Police Telephone :||+27(0)23 316 8600|
|Hospital :||Yes||Hospital Telephone :||+27(0)23 316 1304|
|Doctor :||Yes||Doctor Telephone :||+27(0)23 312 1350|
|Tourist Information :||Yes||Tourist Information Telephone :||+27(0)23 316 1287|
|Petrol :||Yes||Petrol Type :||Unleaded & Leaded|
|Facilities :||Gas Refill, Shopping Centre, Shops, General Dealer, Bank, ATM, Lodging, Camping, Butchery, Bakery, Liquor, Restaurant, Pharmacy, Airfield, Tyre Repair, Tyre Sales, Mechanical Repair|
|Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking, Golf, Fishing, Swimming, Canoeing, Bird Watching|
|More Activities :||Paintball. Zipline Adventures.|
|Notes on Activities :||(Some activities may be offered nearby).|
Hospital given is Ceres Private Hospital. Doctors are Marias, Laubscher, Kruger.
The R355 from Ceres, past the Tankwa Karoo NP, to Calvinia, is generally in good condition. It has been reported that due to the small hard stones on the surface, it could cause tyre punctures. But the road is well graded, not many potholes, and can be comfortably driven with a sedan. (January 2015).
This is a nice town to visit in winter for snow.
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Kemper County IGCC Power Plant is a 582MW gas fired power project. It is located in Mississippi, the US. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in August 2014.
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The project is currently owned by Mississippi Power with a stake of 100%.
It is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant that is used for Baseload. The power plant run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant is natural gas. In case of shortage of natural gas the plant can also run on Syngas.
The project generated 3,772,408MWh of electricity. The project cost is $2,880m.
The project got commissioned in August 2014.
The Gas fired project have been supplied by Siemens and Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions.
Siemens supplied Air Cooled electric generator for the project.
Nooter/Eriksen supplied steam boiler for the project.
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By Paul Biegler
My kids really loved the St Kilda Adventure Playground. Then management started taking things away.
We used to fly down the concrete ramp on a billy cart and bang into a wall of tyres at the end. The ramp’s still there, but the cart is gone. Last October the flying fox bit the dust too, after some “safety incidents”. Our desire to hang out there has waned.
“I don’t want to go to the adventure playground any more. Because it’s not an adventure. It’s boring,” says my eldest daughter, who just turned 12.
Far from being novel, our local experience is part of a decades-long trend towards the eradication of risk and greater safety in playgrounds that, on the surface, seems laudable. Few, after all, would bring back those dreaded monkey bars perched over concrete.
But there are rumblings we’ve gone too far.
In Britain, Office for Standards in Education chief inspector Amanda Spielman told an early education conference in November that “we don’t expect you to take away the climbing frame in case someone falls” and voiced her concern that we’re “creating overly risk-free environments”.
Beneath those concerns lie disturbing doubts. Is our push to remove risk really making kids any safer at all? Could we in fact, insidiously, be harming them?
“I think we are. I think we are hampering their development,” says Ellen Sandseter, professor of psychology at Queen Maud University in Trondheim, Norway.
It’s a startling claim, but one backed by mounting evidence.
“We know that children doing more risk-taking play have a higher self-confidence … risky play can have an anti-phobic effect. Psychologically it can make you more robust, more resilient,” she says.
Sandseter’s claims stem from two theories. A basic in phobia treatment, fear of heights for example, is not to avoid heights but to face them in a controlled and graded way, something that can stamp out fear.
Understanding that, it’s not surprising that children who suffer falls from a height between the ages of five and nine are less likely to be scared of heights as adults. It also makes sense that if you want to get good at something risky – climbing, balancing, swinging, whatever – you have to practice it.
A Belgian study published last year found four to six-year-olds given a three-month crash course in doing risky stuff, such as climbing and jumping from crate to crate, were better able to detect and handle risk afterwards.
And a study involving Macquarie University published this year found mums and dads who adopt “challenging parenting behaviour” – pushing their tackers to take risks rather than holding them back – are raising less anxious kids.
But if risk is so good, why are we taking it away?
The elephant casting a shadow over playgrounds is a complex beast, but the push to minimise litigation is a big part of its anatomy.
“It’s all about getting risk down to the lowest possible number,” says Peter Rozen, a barrister who lectures in workplace health and safety at Melbourne Law School.
In the workplace, where risk has little to no benefit, that is precisely what you want. But if risk is part and parcel of healthy play could governments, perhaps on the advice of legal teams and insurers, be applying over-rigorous workplace standards to the playground?
“I'm sure that occurs, and the approach of lawyers and insurers would necessarily be informed by that workplace paradigm because historically that has been their focus,” says Rozen.
That approach, however, sits uneasily with law reforms dating back to 2002 that aim to limit personal injury claims and make it easier to offer risky things up to the public.
Back then, Australia was in the midst of an insurance crisis, with ballooning public liability premiums putting hundreds of organisations out of business, from footy clubs to trail ride operators. The Ipp Review prompted legislation that raised the bar for injured people wanting to sue.
“Prior to that if you had an accident you just knocked on the door of the organisation with the deepest pockets, which was by and large the council,” says David Eager, professor of risk management and injury prevention at the University of Technology Sydney.
These days you have to prove the operator is negligent, failing in its duty of care to take reasonable precautions to prevent injury. A much bigger ask. But the changes go further.
The law now takes into account the “social utility” of the risky activity. In other words, if it’s a “good” risk (think a slightly scary swing bridge with no rails) it is much harder to sue someone for not having prevented it.
“In the workplace we have zero tolerance to accidents. When kids are at play it is not a workplace so it is not a zero-tolerance affair,” says Eager. “What we want is for the kids to be able to make mistakes. Because they learn by making mistakes.”
Accordingly, Eager, who chairs the committee that developed Australia’s latest standards for playground equipment and surfacing, released in August 2017, built into them a need to gauge “good” risk.
“[Playground] operator(s) shall also take into account ... the need for benefit assessment procedures instead of standard risk removal,” they read.
That might not seem earth-shattering but it copped a mention in a recent New York Times piece, placing Australia alongside Sweden and Canada in the vanguard of change. Indeed, Eager cuts something of a maverick figure in the often staid world of the safety engineer.
He has overseen changes, which came into effect in 2014, allowing designers to let kids climb to 3 metres, up from 2.5 metres, above fall-breaking surfaces such as bark. You can now also fall 600 millimetres onto a hard surface which, for busloads of kids, gives the green light to fun.
“Landscape architects and psychologists were telling us children need exposure to dry creek beds, boulders and sand, jumping from this rock to that rock, or that little log to the next one,” says Eager.
“You get people saying, ‘Oh Gee. A kid could trip and fall on that and they’ll say, ‘We can’t do that.’ What we’re saying in the playground standard is yes you can ... we give you licence.”
It is a licence, however, that butts up hard against a safety culture in which any injury is bad, not merely the price of learning through play. The tagline of the US National Safety Council, for example, reads, “playgrounds don’t have to hurt”.
But Sandseter thinks we need to look closely at what is causing the pain.
“It is very important to distinguish risk from hazard. Hazards are hidden dangers that children are not capable of assessing or being aware of,” she says.
Last July, Fairfax Media reported the case of seven-year-old Phoenix Clucas, who was strangled and nearly died when her necklace caught on a spiral slide and acted as a noose. No one argues against rooting out and eliminating such hazards.
“But when children take risks with intent, and they are actually doing it in their play and they are doing it voluntarily, we should let them do that,” says Sandseter.
She also points out a disturbing paradox when it comes to kids and risk.
“I’ve seen a lot of examples of boring playground equipment. It is supposed to be safe, but it is so boring that children start to use it in a way the manufacturer hasn’t intended,” says Sandseter.
It’s called “risk compensation”. Fed-up kids will, for example, get their kicks climbing onto the roof of the house at the top of the slide, which can quickly turn the feature into a hazard.
Sandseter has just co-authored a chapter on risky play in a book published by the prestigious MIT Press. It is called Pseudoscience: The Conspiracy Against Science. So where is the shonky science in playgrounds?
“Total injury rates have not decreased after regulation of play was introduced,” the authors write. “Safety measures may well have made parents and authorities feel safer without doing anything for children’s safety.”
It’s a claim that goes against all intuition, not unlike the findings of a small but fascinating study conducted in the Parish School in Houston, Texas, published in February.
The researchers split nearly 600 students into two play groups and watched them for five years. One group got an off-the-rack playground from the catalogue. The other group lucked out with a ramshackle adventure playground complete with fort, loose tyres, reclaimed timber, saws, hammers and buckets of paint. Each group recorded over 200,000 hours of play.
The hurt tally? Nine serious injuries. Seven from the “safe” side and just two from the "adventure" side.
How could wilder possibly be safer than milder?
“When things are looking risky, more dangerous, and you feel more exposed, you are more cautious. You are more concentrated and more aware of what you are doing,” says Sandseter.
There is also, according to Sandseter, another playground myth in circulation.
“The knowledge that seems to spread that playgrounds are dangerous is not true. There is no science that actually can support that,” she says.
Her book chapter includes a sobering graph. It tots up the number of sporting injuries presenting to emergency departments per 100,000 hours of play. Rugby tops the table at 290. Soccer is second at 130. Public playgrounds? They fit snugly between fishing and sailing with a measly four injuries.
So why are we so focused on play equipment safety?
“There is an asset that can be linked to an accident,” says Eager. Get hurt in a standard footy field tangle and it’s often hard to know who’s at fault. Injuries from play kit track a more direct course back to manufacturers and operators, making them understandably risk-shy.
According to Sandseter, manufacturers (who occupy one of 13 seats on Eager’s committee) also have a glaring conflict of interest. In order to conform to tighter safety standards they have to make new equipment, all good for the bottom line.
None of which makes the view from the doctor’s chair any less disturbing.
A major report released last year found injury is the leading cause of death in Australian children, leading to hospital costs of over $2 billion in the decade to 2012. The most common injury mechanism was falls (38.4 per cent), most often from playground equipment (8.3 per cent), with over 56,000 recorded during the study period. The authors were so worried they called for a new injury prevention plan to protect Australian children.
“We need to be very careful about the assumptions and the recommendations that are being made on these injury statistics,” says Helen Little, a senior lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies at Macquarie University.
“Is it actually playground equipment in a park that has been constructed to meet the standards? Or is it stuff that a parent has gone and bought at Kmart and put up - a play gym for example - in the backyard?” she asks.
The report finds, in fact, that most injuries (24.5 per cent) occur at home, with less than 10 per cent happening in schools and public areas.
It’s worth noting, too, that Aussie kids got a D- on their 2016 physical activity report card, with less than one in five doing the recommended 60 minutes daily. That problem, says Little, is not helped if playgrounds get so boring that kids won’t go there.
“We are seeing children who are getting through primary school without having mastered some of the core fundamental movement skills such as jumping, kicking, throwing, catching,” she says.
One issue is that playground operators have leeway in what risk they choose to accept. What if some are thumbing their noses at “good risk” in favour of grinding it down to the lowest number?
“Why supply the stuff in the first place then?” says Little. “If the benefits in terms of children’s play and outcomes aren’t important, why do we provide playgrounds in the first place?”
Some providers are grasping that logic with both hands.
Melbourne’s Royal Park Nature Play Playground, featuring dizzying heights and water play, was voted best playground in Australia in 2016. And last October, the Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden opened at Sydney’s Centennial Park, featuring, yes, a bridge with no rails. It is, says executive director Kim Ellis, “a place where kids can get muddy and dirty and climb and fall”.
Back in St Kilda, Port Phillip Council mayor Bernadene Voss says our beloved billy cart was damaged and unsafe and that decisions to remove it and the flying fox “were in the best interests of children attending the playground”. In good news for my kids, she also says “a new flying fox may be considered in future developments”.
Whatever is decided, there seems a growing consensus that avoiding risk does not, necessarily, make you safer.
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The Benefits of a Plant-based Diet
The Benefits of a Plant-based Diet
You’ve heard the term plant-based, but do you know what it really means? Is it synonymous with being a vegan or a vegetarian? Perhaps you imagine a squirrel-like diet in which you subsist on nuts and seeds?
I’m a licensed nutritionist who follows a whole food, plant based diet and I’m here to demystify some common misconceptions and concerns, while hopefully convincing you to lead a more plant-based lifestyle.
What do you eat on a plant-based diet?
A plant-based way of eating focuses on consuming plant-derived whole foods that are unrefined and minimally processed. This means pure, unadulterated ingredients that are as close to their original form as nature intended.
Whole grains (oats, millet, barley, rye, amaranth, quinoa), fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, tubers (sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes, beets and potatoes), and legumes (beans, lentils and chick peas) are the dietary staples. These are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals and provide an abundance of nutrients for your body.
Despite what you might have heard, following a plant-based lifestyle doesn’t necessarily mean fully avoiding animal products like a vegan or vegetarian. It is not an all-or-nothing program. Animal proteins can fit into the plant based eating lifestyle, yet they serve as more of a supporting role to your veggies and whole grains.
Vegan versus plant-based
Technically, a vegan doesn’t consume any animal products that involve the exploitation of animals -including meat, eggs, milk, dairy, and honey. For many, the primary reason for leading a vegan lifestyle is related to ethics and animal welfare. However, a vegan diet is not always as nutritious or virtuous as a diet based on unprocessed plant-based whole foods. Think of “fake” sausages and greasy fries.
One of the biggest concerns clients have when contemplating a plant-based lifestyle is whether eating in this manner is balanced and nutritionally sound. I reassure them that it most certainly is!
But you need to be knowledgeable about the foods that you’re eating. A healthy, plant-based diet requires planning and discipline. It’s essential to make sure that you are consuming a fresh, colourful and diverse diet in order to optimize your nutrition.
But where do I get my protein?
Protein is important for growth and repair, our immune health, our skin and brain function. But problems arise when people get a disproportionate amount of their protein from animals. Whatever your personal views on including meat as part of your regular diet, there is no denying that meat consumption is causing major environmental, health and humanitarian problems. If we truly care about our planet and our health we need to start embracing sustainable alternatives – and that’s where plants come in.
“Am I getting enough high quality protein?” It’s a common concern for people considering a plant-based way of life. And while protein needs differ depending on your age, health status and physical activity, satisfying all your protein needs from a plant-based diet is simple and achievable. Beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are all plant-based sources of protein that are also filled with vitamins, minerals, and fibre.
The health benefits
One of the best reasons to start following a plant-based diet is for the health benefits. It can also help you lose weight and keep it off. This is because a plant-based lifestyle consists of foods that are full of fibre and have a high water content, which promotes feelings of fullness.
Research also shows that a plant-based diet helps balance your blood sugar levels. This means a lower risk of insulin resistance and diabetes-related medical conditions.
Your digestion will benefit too, as a fibre-rich plant-based diet helps move things along, preventing constipation, and promoting regular bowel movements. It also provides nourishment for the healthy bacteria that live in your gut – which helps strengthen your immune system and much more.
Another major reason to jump on the plant-based eating train is for the external benefits. Plant-based foods are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, which improve skin clarity and help you get that healthy glow.
Most fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant – especially broccoli, papaya, apricot, and bell peppers. They assist in stimulating collagen production, smoothing lines, and reducing wrinkles.
Feeling more energized and alert is another benefit of following a plant-based diet. Our modern-day diet is filled with processed foods, sugar, and white flour, which de-energize your system and make you fatigued. These foods cause spikes and rapid declines in sugar levels, which can result in spurts of energy followed by extreme tiredness.
Whole foods, whether complex carbohydrates from grains, healthy fats from nuts, seeds and avocado or non-sweet fruits like berries, apples and kiwis, sustain your energy more naturally. High fibre foods result in a gradual and steady rise and fall in blood sugar levels, so you avoid the sugar rush and the crash.
Set the plant-based intention
Transitioning away from processed and animal based foods to a more plant-based way of life will help your body function at optimal level and improve your overall health. You can expect your digestion to improve, your skin to start glowing, and your total energy to increase due to the nutrient-dense characteristics and high quality of the foods you’re eating – and you’ll be doing something positive for the environment too- see this post for more details on why a plant-based diet can help the environment.
Here’s some inspiration for a popular family meal – loaded with complex carbs, healthy fats and plant protein. It’s a favourite at my house!
Clever Vegetarian Chili
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 can diced tomatoes, with their liquid (or equivalent fresh if you have on hand)
- 1 cup green or coral lentils (or brown or whatever you have around)
- 3 cups cooked red kidney beans, drained (or the equivalent dried and soaked overnight)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, drained (optional)
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onions, carrots, celery, peppers and garlic and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until vegetables are softened but not browned.
Add lentils, beans, oregano, cumin, chili powder and salt. Stir to blend. Add tomatoes and 8 cups water.
Gently simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Add more water if necessary and simmer an additional 30 minutes. Add more water if your chili becomes dry. Garnish individual bowls with green or red onions, chili peppers or plain yogurt, if desired.
For a completely balanced meal, eat with rice, quinoa, tacos or any other favourite whole grains.
(about 230 calories per serving)
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How To Keep a LED Lamp IP65?
The arrival of spring means it’s time to bring out the grill. As the snow melts and the weather start to warm up, your party can now move out of the house and turn your garden into an awesome feast of barbecue and beer. Unfortunately, for every outdoor event, there will be some uninvited guests. And we’re not talking about people.
Bugs can completely ruin a party — whether day or night. Mosquitoes, moths, wasps and other annoying insects could force you back inside if they start swarming your visitors. Sometimes they even follow you into the living room if the windows are accidentally left open.
Bugs are attracted to light. It may be the sun, the moon, street lights, or any luminous item you have at home. If you are using outdoor LED lighting, there is a tendency for flying insects to turn it into a nest. This could spell trouble for your little efficient LED lamp.
What Does IP Mean?
First of all, it’s very important to understand what IP means.
- IP65 is rated as dust-tight and protected against water from a nozzle
- IP66 is rated as dust-tight and protected against strong jets of water
- IP67 is rated as dust-tight and protected against water immersion
What kind of characteristics have the IP 65/67 LED lamp??
1. These LED lamps (IP65, IP 66 and IP67) are warm colour temperature around 3000k.
2. The LED lamp in IP65 or even IP66, IP67 is dust-proof and waterproof.
3. Seal the gasket around the LED with special silica gel.
4. Clean the LED lamp regularly.
5. Strategic LED lamp installation.
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Constitutional democracies – moving beyond abstraction and reflection – a politics of bodies, things and relations
Part of an unpublished paper by Linda Stewart
“These days it’s the rights of man that provide our eternal values. It’s the constitutional state and other notions everyone recognizes as very abstract. And it’s in the name of all this that thinking’s fettered, that any analysis in terms of movements is blocked. But if we’re so oppressed, it’s because our movement’s being restricted, not because our eternal values are being violated. In barren times philosophy retreats to reflecting “on” things. If it’s not itself creating anything, what can it do but reflect on something? So it reflects on eternal or historical things, but can itself no longer make any move (Deleuze Negotiations 121-122, emphasis added).”
Since the end of World War II, modern human has been ‘consecrated’ with a range of abstract human rights protecting the body from state abuse along with guaranteeing certain rights aimed at the material welfare of the body. These human rights are supposedly directed to curtail the juridical powers (see discussion on power in the Foucaultian sense) of the state along with guaranteeing the livelihood of the body. It has been created and adopted by international organisations (such as the United Nations and International Labour Organisation); it trickled down to regional bodies (such as the European Charter and the African Charter); and found a home in most western societies and more recently in modern democracies in Africa. In the neo-colonial nation state, the concept of democracy and components thereof such as human rights and constitutionalism created a new world in already multitude of worlds. Anthropologist, John Comaroff explains that since 1989, one hundred and five new constitutions have been written. All have very similar features, stressing the rule of law and incorporating a variety of civil political social and cultural rights. In South Africa, the constitution (as most modern constitutions) contains a bill of rights containing what is known as constitutional rights, which plays a primary part in the judiciary’s interpretation of the constitutional text and other legislation including policy. Human rights have also attached itself to discursive and non-discursive practices in neo-colonial South Africa (Stewart LDD 1 – 21). As such it is used as a political tool (of an already negotiated settlement between the former oppressor and the oppressed) used by both the left and right of the political spectra to speak in terms of these rights that originated from a piece of paper and wrapped in total abstraction to fight each other not in the political playing fields as such but within the confines of courts of law in front of a single or number of “wise men” trained and bred in the law.
Although jurists are specialists in the law, they are often separated from other worlds such as the world vulnerable bodies find themselves in. They are furthermore constrained by legal convention, history and interpretative rules that prohibits or discourage them to perceive the constitutional text as a creative component of democracy. In sum, instead of viewing the text and other law instruments as components to creatively solve a singular problematic relation, resist the flow of capital and the resentment contained in a culture of sadness, the judiciary most often rely on approaches/recipes (purposivism and intentionalism) and attach their judgment to abstract and external values and previous case law. However projecting the past into the future is anything but functional. Abstractions need to be explained because it explains little of itself.
Deleuze and Guattari (2, 108) in What is Philosophy, presents us with a challenge. Instead of perceiving philosophy historically, they describe it as the creation of new concepts, where these concepts ‘in itself calls for a future form, for a new earth and people that do not yet exist’. They call on us to create new concepts which questions whether a particular concept works, and whether it unlocks the series of possibilities in a given situation. Philosophical concepts therefore have a transformative power, when inserted into actual fields or assemblages, to produce a change. Deleuze (in Control and Becoming) further argues that the law is a question of jurisprudence that is the creation of new concepts to address relations in specific situations. He remarks, “What interests me isn’t the law or laws (the former being an empty notion, the latter uncritical notions), nor even law or rights, but jurisprudence. It’s jurisprudence, ultimately, that creates law, and we mustn’t go on leaving this to judges.”
Kleinherenbrink in his introduction on his translation of Deleuze’s course on Rousseau explain that Deleuze
“.. reminds us that the Sovereign only has the law itself as its object, in a purely formal sense. In other words, after the completion of the fourth stage, we know how to legislate, but we do not know what to do. One more thing must be added, and this is precisely the relation with things or with concrete situations which confront the people: ‘to determine a law, the general will does not suffice. The formal determination of the will must be joined to the content of objective circumstances of a given society’ and adapt itself to concrete situations. Deleuze sees the figure of the legislator as referring to this ‘injection’ of material circumstances: without the legislator, the general will formally know what it wants. But it needs him to be determined materially. A good law must not consider particular persons – formal aspect – and adapt itself to concrete situations – material aspect- (p. 27) (A politics of things p.5).
The focus of this essay is to explore ways to open the confined spaces of the judiciary in which abstractions such as constitutionalism, democracy and jurisprudence operates. The judiciary when expected to interpret legislation or determining whether a law or conduct is invalid with the Constitution are inter alia confronted with legal constraint and jurisprudential conservatism. Legal constraint is seen as “a particular kind of experience a legal actor has (or may have) in the course of doing legal-interpretive work with legal materials” and includes the perception that judges are only guided by legal factors when confronted with choices (Van Marle Stell LR p. 289). Jurisprudential conservatism is ‘a kind of intellectual caution that discourages appropriate constitutional innovation and leads to less generous and innovative interpretations and applications of the Constitution than are permitted by the text and drafting history’ (Klare SAJHR p. 161). A further point of critique on the judiciary is its overreliance of legislative history. Put differently the judiciary projects the past into the future. Another cause of concern is when the interpreter deals with a text it is done from her perspective and her own historically positioned horizon (Gadamer Truth and Method p. 302). As such the interpreter is inclined to project her pre-understandings onto the text. There exist no method or approach to legal interpretation (be it intentionalism or purposivism) that enables the interpreter to ‘correctly’ reconstruct the past because every understanding of a text is accompanied by the interpreter’s preunderstandings and present position. Furthermore, the search for truth in legal text is a futile exercise because a text does not contain a “true” meaning. Fish (Doing what comes naturally p. 360). We start by analysing the notion that a static/abstract conception of democracy, constitutionalism and human rights order, label and measure bodies relative to its form (Stagoll Concepts p. 53). It creates the illusion of a subject/bearer of human rights (Deleuze Nietzsche and Philosophy p. 134 and see Stewart LDD 1 – 21). In the conclusion we explore the plurality of relations in a constitutional democracy instead of treating it as a binary tension between constitutionalism and democracy. What is indeed needed is a re-thinking of concepts such as democracy, constitutionalism and human rights and the avoidance to project the past into the future by the abstraction of rights and values.
Deleuze’s course on Rousseau corresponds with arguments on human rights. Deleuze explains that
“first of all how a public is formed and reject the idea of a common (democratic) will, followed by a rejection of the social contract (which in many ways reflect on constitutionalism). He argues that “For Rousseau, an association is needed first, product of the reunion proposed to the poor by the rich: a public is formed. But the mystification is such that there is a defect at the origin: the poor can perceive that the will is not common. Thus a contract of governance is necessarily required. This is the second mystification. Because however honest magistrates may be, because of the original defect, it is the rich who will be magistrates” (Deleuze Course on Rousseau 16).
Secondly, Deleuze (ABC) argues that human rights are meaningless, empty, a pure abstraction. For Deleuze, transcendence is a major mistake in human rights discourse. With transcendence he includes idealism (the world is a project of our minds) and religion. He gives the example where the notion of freedom of speech in terms of human rights is a pure abstraction because it merely encloses our freedom in an eminent document like a constitution. Deleuze favours materialism which presuppose an objective world where suffering and exploitation exists and which can be changed by objective interventions. Deleuze thus rejects the idea of a defined and a-historical list of invented human rights and the traditions (such as constitutionalism and democracy) that advance human rights. He criticises human rights as unresponsiveness to move beyond the formal legal construct of a subject in thought. He further criticises our conviction in human rights. He explains that it blinds us to see the suffering of others and it justifies everyday violence as part of the natural ordering of economic affairs in a constitutional state. (Deleuze/Parnet Dialogues pp. 84-98). This brings us to the relationship between the concepts, democracy, constitutionalism and human rights.
Constitutionalism “is the idea that government should derive its powers from a written constitution and its powers should be limited to those set out in the constitution” (Currie & De Waal The Bill of Rights p. 8). On the other hand the concept democracy has no single definition although it is often curtailed with the right to vote, and with it some form of representation and majority rule. Democracy in modernity can be described as “a set of rules (primary or basic) which establish who is authorized to take collective decisions and which procedures are to be used” (Bobbio The future of democracy p. 24). The question of what to legislate is not addressed (Deleuze Course on Rousseau) as Kleinherenbrink (A politics of things p.5) explain “we know how to legislate, but we do not know what to do”. The notions of constitutionalism and democracy in legal and political thought furthermore attributes a fixed identity (what Deleuze refers to as the illusion of a subject) on the bearer of human rights and envisions power as repressive and fixed in the different branches of government. As such it illustrates the inability of constitutional systems to move beyond pre-established conventions (the constitution as a product of history) and the idea of a fixed subject of legal and political thought. On this note before continuing it is necessary to explain what is meant by this typical Weberian notion of ‘power’ in a constitutional text. As explained above the constitution bestows powers on different branches of government. Michel Foucault rejects this juridical model of power which presumes that the individual is a fully shaped, constant and united beings that gets trapped in external power relations that exists irrespective of the individual’s own formation. For Foucault power is not centralised in the state or the administrative and executive bodies governing the state. He perceives power as relational and it exists between individuals or is strategically utilised by networks of groups of individuals. The state is thus a particular permutation of multifaceted arrangements of power relations (Foucault The birth of biopolitics). Similar to Deleuze and Guattari’s argument that certain assemblages produce the subject, Foucault also contends that institutions and knowledge transforms the individual into a subject thereby managing the individual as a part of the population. He explains that his conception of power (sovereign power) no longer deals with subjects over whom the ultimate domination was death. This has been replaced by power over the human body a power directed at life itself (Foucault The history of sexuality Vol 1 pp. 142–143). Foucault explains, “[b]y power… I do not understand a general system of domination exercised by one element or one group over another, whose effects… traverse the entire body social…” He emphasis that the condition of possibility of power should not be sought in the key existence of a central point (in other words the existence of a supreme constitution). He argues power “is the moving base of relations of force that incessantly induce, by their inequality, states of power, but always local and unstable”. For him power regroups everything under its invincible unity, but because it is produced at every instant, at every point, or moreover in every relation between one point and another. “Power is everywhere: not that it engulfs everything, but that it comes from everywhere” (Foucault ibid p. 121-122).
As we return to the constitution as a text that separates the juridical power between different branches of government one should not loose track of Foucault’s exposition of power as not merely repressive but also take into account the productive nature thereof and the relations between political power and the body. Put differently, the way we perceive power as fixed in the sovereign may be part of our expectation and ideals that the constitutional text presents as with a formula to address human rights infringements. Nonetheless, the possible functions of these branches of government are curtailed by stratified constitutional procedures and conventions preventing smooth space where possible creative and constructive solutions may originate. It remains static on the question who or which branch of government should decide (“will it be mommy-daddy-or me”) destroying the possibility of creative solutions between these branches denying a departure from the text and historical conventions.
For now, we can conclude that the language and strategies used by the judiciary function as a deferring mechanism of the judiciary to avoid dealing with the material content (“the what”) of these rights given the specific situations and singularities involved in every individual case (for examples see Stewart DPCE: Una costituzione al lavero). An attachment to deference and an over emphasis on the principle of separation of powers along with the pretext of institutional incapability highlights a kind of idealism attached to the constitutional text, the absolute abstraction of dealing with human rights and the inability of judges to deal creatively with a specific relation. It calls into question the very idea of constitutional democracies as part of a representationalist world. It also stresses that the stratified nature of complex constitutional arrangements and how it obscure the ability of the affected and vulnerable body to participate, engage and oppose decisions made by formal political structures and government.
3 A continues direct confrontation between democratic will and constitutional reason – Is it “either or” or “or” and “and” and “and”?
The nature between the democratic will of a sovereign people (democracy) and the constitutional framework (constitutionalism) that purports to represent the people by containing the expression of its will is often treated as binary. It forms the core of constitutional democracies (Christodoulidis J.S.Afr.L p. 108). Put differently, the constitutional model incorporating the separation of powers, democratic accountability and the promotion and protection of human rights composes an problematic/adversarial relationship between the courts and the other branches of government which may result in an uneven outcome between democratic will and constitutional reason (Davis PER p. 4). It raises the issue whether there is a justification to limit the right of a sovereign citizenry to decide the terms of public life in the name of the constitutional rights. Christodoulidis (pp. J.S.Afr.L 108-112) points out that that instead of viewing the problem posed between democratic will and constitutional reason as binary, we should rather approach it as a triangular relationship between the role of the courts in terms of constitutionalism (or constitutional reason), the representative branches of government (democratic will) and the people (the sovereign people). Brand (Stell LR p. 631) argues that this will shift the perspective and will force the judiciary to focus on the problem presented before them instead of shifting the responsibility to other branches of government to deal with the issue. Such an approach ‘would in fact seek both to engage with these problems [of institutional illegitimacy] in every case in which they arise, and to do so by looking for inventive solutions to them elsewhere than simply in a deferral to the other branches of government’. Thus a possible way for courts to address the tension between democratic will and constitutional law is to adapt their perspective on the tension between themselves and other branches of government different. Instead of perceiving the problem as a tension between democratic will and constitutional reason, the court should view it as problem between the sovereign people, constitutional reason and democratic will. Nonetheless we are doubtful whether a form of added direct participation by bodies will necessarily transform current practices.
4 A minor conclusion
Given what is said above, the constitutional model incorporating the separation of powers, democratic accountability and the promotion and protection of human rights composes an problematic/adversarial relationship between the courts and the other branches of government which may result in an uneven outcome between democratic will and constitutional reason (Davis PER p. 4). It raises the issue whether there is a justification to limit the right of a sovereign citizenry to decide the terms of public life in the name of the constitutional rights. Instead of treating this tension as either as binary or triangular, we argue that although the problem is perceived in these terms it is far more complex. A possible third, fourth, fifth, etc. root of tension is also possible. We thus not only face constitutionalism (or constitutional reason) versus the representative branches of government (democratic will), but also the need to take into account the people (the sovereign people), and specifically the relations between things where bodies is incorporated in the latter.
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Strategic plans and policies are important planning documents that outline long-term visions or goals and identify the ways to achieve them. Strategic plans address economic, social, environmental, and land use policy areas.
Relevant strategic plans must be considered by proponents of State significant projects when preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS). The EIS should identify how the strategic plans provide direct or implied support, or lack of support, for the project. The Department also consider strategic plans when it is assessing an application for a State significant project.
Examples of some relevant strategic plans/policies are provided below.
NSW State Infrastructure Strategy 2018-2038
The strategy sets out the NSW government’s priorities for the next 20 years and, combined with the Future Transport Strategy 2056, the Greater Sydney Region Plan and the Regional Development Framework, brings together infrastructure investment and land-use planning for our cities and regions. The strategy includes priorities associated with the transport, energy, water, health, education, justice, and culture, sport and tourism sectors.
The Greater Sydney Region Plan - A Metropolis of Three Cities
This plan aims to rebalance growth and deliver its benefits more equally and equitably to residents across Greater Sydney. The plan was prepared with the Future Transport 2056 and the State Infrastructure Strategy, and aligns land use, transport and infrastructure planning to reshape Greater Sydney as three unique but connected cities.
Other Regional Plans
Nine regional plans for NSW have been developed to support future community needs, including plans for homes, jobs, community infrastructure and a healthy environment. The nine regions are: Central Coast; Central West and Orana; Hunter Region; Illawarra Shoalhaven; New England North West; North Coast; Riverina Murray; South East and Tablelands; and Far West.
This plan aims to capitalise on investment in aviation, transport, education, health and tourism in Greater Newcastle. The Plan also helps to achieve the vision set in the Hunter Regional Plan 2036 and sets out strategies and actions that will drive sustainable growth across Greater Newcastle (i.e. Cessnock City, Lake Macquarie City, Maitland City, Newcastle City and Port Stephens).
Go Jindabyne – Draft Masterplan
This draft Masterplan aims to make Jindabyne Australia's premier alpine destination and a fantastic place to visit all year round. The Masterplan will consider all tourism, jobs, services, accommodation, housing, roads, local products and local character aspects. The draft Masterplan will support and progress the South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036.
Draft Urban Design for Regional NSW
The draft guide recognises and celebrates the diversity of urban environments, natural landscapes, climates and communities that exist across regional NSW. The draft guide also plays an important role in implementing the nine regional plans for NSW by responding to actions to prepare regional urban design guidelines for planning, designing and developing healthy built environments.
District plans for each of Greater Sydney's Districts have been developed by the Greater Sydney Commission to ensure well-coordinated, integrated and effective planning for land use, transport and infrastructure. District plans will guide the implementation of the Greater Sydney Region Plan across the five Districts that form the metropolitan area (i.e. Western City, Central City, Eastern City, North District and South District).
Local plans provide opportunities for new homes, jobs, community services and open spaces at a local community level.
State Significant Precincts
State Significant Precincts are areas with state or regional planning significance because of their social, economic or environmental characteristics. They are typically large sites owned by the government and are associated with urban renewal projects.
Future Transport 2056
This plan was developed with the Greater Sydney Region Plan, the NSW State Infrastructure Strategy, and NSW regional plans to provide an integrated vision for the State.
NSW Freight and Ports Strategy 2018-2023
This Plan aims to make the NSW freight system more efficient, more accessible, safer and more sustainable for the benefit of producers, operators, customers and communities across NSW.
Other Relevant Strategic Documents
NSW Renewable Energy Action Plan 2013 and Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2013
This plan supports the national target of 20% renewable energy by 2020 and positions NSW to increase the use of energy from renewable sources at least cost to the energy customer and with maximum benefits to NSW.
The NSW Renewable Energy Action Plan is being implemented with the Energy Efficiency Action Plan, which recognises the common purposes of attracting investment, growing expertise, building community support and containing electricity costs for customers.
NSW Transmission Infrastructure Strategy 2018
This strategy aims to increase investment in priority energy infrastructure projects to deliver least-cost energy to customers to 2040 and beyond. The strategy forms part of the NSW government’s broader plan to make energy more affordable, secure investment in new power stations and network infrastructure and ensure new technologies deliver benefits for consumers.
National Waste Policy: Less Waste, More Resources 2009
This policy aims to improve the efficiency with which resources are used, reduce the impact on the environment of waste disposal, and improve the management of hazardous wastes. The policy sets a clear direction for Australia over the next 10 years.
Marine Estate Management Strategy 2018 – 2028
The strategy is designed to reduce the major threats to the NSW marine estate and provides for the range of multiple uses and associated benefits that contribute to the wellbeing of the NSW community now and into the future.
Risk-based Framework for Considering Waterway Health Outcomes in Strategic Land-use Planning 2017
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Helpful Resources for Men in Nursing
Did you know that nearly 11 percent of all nurses are men? Men have always played a big role in nursing, going all the way back to the first nursing school, in India in 250 B.C. While men are currently among the minority in the nursing profession, the number of male nurses in today’s workforce has dramatically increased from 2.7 percent in the 1970s.
Nurses interested in connecting with a community of male nurses can join the American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN). The purpose of AAMN is to provide a framework for nurses, as a group, to meet, discuss and influence factors which affect men as nurses.
This year, the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future is thrilled to announce a new scholarship program to support the advancement of men in nursing. Three $5,000 educational scholarships will be disbursed directly to schools of nursing and awarded to male students who are members of AAMN, are currently enrolled in school and have completed at least one academic term in an accredited nursing program. The new scholarship program simultaneously addresses two recommendations from the Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing initiative: the promotion of diversity in the profession and the provision of a vehicle that will encourage nurses to practice to their fullest potential.
Additionally, the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future is committed to providing men in nursing with the tools and resources they need to be successful in both their career, and every day life. Some of these include links to organizations to help them stay informed on what is going on in the professional realm, tools to advance their career growth and articles and books to explore related topics about their profession.
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What makes Bayeux world famous?
The great epic of William the Conqueror is illustrated in the Tapestry of Queen Mathilde. This tapestry was embroidered in coloured wool on a piece of linen, 70m long, and was commissioned by Odon, the Bishop of Bayeux and William’s half-brother, to hang in the nave of the Cathedral. It describes the circumstances and the progress of the William’s conquest of England. There is an impressive illustration of the battle of Hastings (1066) which led to William being crowned King of England. This tapestry gives many details in a naive and colourful manner about the life during the 11th century.
Liberation:. Bayeux was the first French town to be liberated in June 1944, and this opened the way to Europe’s liberation by the Allied Forces. Charles de Gaulle walked along the streets acclaimed by a jubilant crowd.
Bayeux is also an architectural jewel, miraculously unscathed after the bombings and battles in 1944. Walking through the narrow alleys in the old city, it is an absolute delight to discover:
. The Cathedral, visible from any road leading to Bayeux. It was consecrated in the presence of William and his wife Mathilde (1077). From this period still remain the two East towers and the crypt. Today it is a blend of outstanding Romanesque and Gothic styles, the copper dome of the central tower having been reroofed in the 19th century.
. Old timber-framed houses, some of them decorated with wooden sculptures,and manor houses (15th century) with towers housing outside staircases.
. Many large religious buildings and sumptuous private houses where grace and strict elegance of the 18th century blend together
Bayeux is also famous for its outstanding lace and fine porcelains over the last 2 centuries
The 5 D-Day Landing Beaches, Pegasus Bridge, the artificial harbour at Arromanches, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, are all worth a visit as historical places.
Many museums recall the various battles of the region, namely the Musee Memorial de la Bataille de Nortmandie at Bayeux, and the Peace Memorial at Caen.
The Normandy American Cemetery and its Memorial are situated on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach. Buried there are 9387 American soldiers who gave their lives for Freedom. 307 of them remain unknown.
The British Military Cemetery at Bayeux has 4648 graves, some of them unidentified. Opposite, there is a Memorial to those who died in battle, and who did not receive burial places.
At the German Military Cemetery at La Cambe there are graves of 21500 German soldiers who fell in battle.
Bayeux lies in a unique position. At the heart of the bocage, it is also close to the seaside and rich arable plains. The surrounding countryside provides numerous walks along the beaches and the narrow country roads, which are so enchanting in the sunshine at the end of the afternoon. In any village one can find beautiful churches, fortified farms,and country estates.
There are beautiful châteaux and churches nearby: the château de Balleroy built by F.Mansart in 1631 and its Balloon Museum; the châteaux de Fontaine-Henry(15th-16th century); Creully(11th century); Colombières(14th century); the château de Brécy with its hanging gardens; the abbey churches of Cerisy-la-Forêt(11th century) and Mondaye(18th century).
Visiting Honfleur on foot is delightful: the old harbour, narrow streets, the church of Sainte-Catherine, the salt loft. The exceptional quality of light above the Seine estuary has been immortalised by the painter E.Boudin and many others such as Borrington, Jongkind, Monet, and Braque, Dufy.
The Mont-Saint-Michel, situated on a rocky outcrop in the middle of a bay, is a unique marvel listed in the UNESCO World Heritage. The Abbey (11th/16th century) includes the church, superb Gothic buildings (the “Merveille”), and a cloister. Walking all around the city walls or up the Grande-Rue (main street of Mont St. Michel), looking at the bay, its quick sands and its changing colours is an unforgettable experience.
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David is an inmate at HMP Leicester. He had never written anything creatively until he got involved with a sci-arts project put together by Alistair Fruish, Leicester Prison writer in residence, producer Dorigen Hammond and the HMP Leicester Library called Space is the Place. What follows is his first published piece of work.
An unusual event recently took place recently at HMP Leicester. A former inmate came back to jail. But this was a little bit of a different visit.
In came award winning actor, author and well known political activist the great Ricky Tomlinson. As an inmate myself, I was given the honour of introducing the great man to a packed Chapel of both prisoners and staff alike.
The afternoon began with Ricky telling tales of his life’s ups and downs. I was astounded at the attention he commanded in a room full of inmates. He talked of the time he spent behind the very walls he now filled with laughter, about the injustice of his criminal conviction (after 30 years of protest he was in fact officially recognised by Amnesty International as being a prisoner of conscience). He reminisced about his childhood and the struggles he and his family had faced, but his overall message was one of hope. He was a living testament that we all have the power and strength to succeed if we work hard and persevere.
Ricky told us he had never had an acting lesson in his life and this is where his work ethic with a sprinkle of luck had paid off. He had, he said, a love of writing. He talked of poetry and the stories he wrote whilst in prison and as a child, admitting that he would write things and tear them up afterwards for fear of ridicule from his brothers, because of his working-class roots. It made me think of Billy Elliot. Most of the audience empathised with him. He was keen to tell all the lads about the power of the written word and how it could help them if they just wrote down their thoughts and words as a form of release.
He also spoke of an old Governor, Norman Hill, who, he said, “changed my life. ” Hill told Ricky that he thought his imprisonment was wrong, saying that in his view he was a political prisoner. Ricky said this was the first time anyone had acknowledged this, as it was what he had thought all along and this was the reason for his protest. He gave Ricky a book, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist and urged him to read it. This book was the catalyst for Ricky’s future political views and his fight for socialism. It changed his life.
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Company culture is the way an organization’s people act, treat each other, and think about their workplace. You may also think of it as the company’s personality or social environment. Although it is mostly unspoken and informal, it can be influenced by such things as formal company values and mission statements. Language used in all company communications and promotional materials will help set the cultural tone, as will the way management talks to lower ranking workers. Here are lots of different ways to think about company culture.
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It’s usually easy to tell when you have good company culture. Essentially, everyone is happy any productive, and the company’s needs are being met. Some signs that your culture is positive and healthy are:
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- Low turnover — When many employees have been there a while, it shows the company is good to its people and that those people believe in the company. It also helps create a sense of job security for others, which helps build positive culture too.
- Good humor — If you hear your employees laughing and see them greeting each other with smiles in the morning, that’s a sign they are getting along well.
- Stockpile of resumes — Having plenty of people who want to work for you can mean that you have built up a reputation as a great place to work, for more reasons that just a good salary and benefits.
It might be harder to notice (or admit) that your culture isn’t doing so well. Some signs that your company culture needs improvement are:
- Frequent complaints — This one seems obvious. If workers are letting you know they are unhappy, something needs to change.
- Lack of productivity — Are your company goals not being met? Or perhaps you expected improvement, but numbers are barely holding steady? Poor company culture may help explain why.
- Low engagement — Perhaps your weekly meeting was nearly silent, or you asked for email feedback and received only a few replies. This usually happens when employees feel like their voice doesn’t matter, and they’re only coming to work for the paycheck. Not every CEO wants an open door policy with entry-level workers, and that’s okay, but every worker should know that their voice is valuable. If employees are unwilling to share ideas in any setting, it’s a sign that they don’t think they will be taken seriously or treated respectfully.
- High turnover — If your workers are jumping ship, they may be leaving for a company with better personality. If you’re seeing a need for a lot of terminations, perhaps it’s because these employees were not productive within the current company culture.
- Lack of patience — When employees and leaders make decisions without considering long-term effects or waiting for input from others, the company may suffer. This can happen when people don’t value their coworkers or their company mission.
- Cliques — Small, tight-knit groups in organizations are dangerous because they can prevent all employees from receiving necessary information and providing input on weighty decisions.
- Lack of empathy — Being able to understand the position of others is a core value of many companies, so when employees begin to act without empathy, doing what benefits themselves most and blaming others for mistakes, it should send up a company culture red flag.
- Decrease in leadership quality — Good leaders don’t just give orders, point out mistakes, and solve simple problems. They might do these things, but they also set examples for attitude and behavior and keep people involved in their work.
- Open disrespect — No one should fear being ridiculed, ignored, or otherwise disrespected in their place of work. If employees aren’t treating each other or their superiors with respect, company culture needs some attention.
Improve Company Culture
You can’t entirely determine your own company culture; it’s as organic as the people who make up your business. But you can do a lot to build the culture you’d like to see.
- Assess and set a goal. Determine the type of culture you have and the type you want. This article shows the four main categories of company culture. Perhaps you’ve been operating with a strict Hierarchy but you’d like to transition to a more innovative Adhocracy. Or, you may have structured an environment for a family-like Clan culture, but most of your employees are leaning toward a competitive Market culture. All four have benefits and drawbacks; just choose the culture that best fits your business.
- Attitude reflects leadership. Whether you’re a company executive or a shift supervisor, you’re responsible for the culture of your team, and your own actions and attitude have a lot of influence over it. Stay upbeat and focused if that’s how you expect your employees to be. Respectfully address behavior that is out of line with your expectations. Be honest and open with those you manage if you want to build trust and communication.
- Focus on your mission. People are driven by purpose, so it’s important to establish your company’s reason from the moment you set out as a new organization. If you didn’t do this, it’s not necessarily too late. Take time to bring company leaders together and establish common language for a mission statement. Ask employees for input. Get everyone on the same page and keep them there. Make sure everyday actions reflect your organization’s purpose.
- There is value in values. Establish a list of core principles that every member at every level of your organization does—or should—share. Once you have them, implement them into different aspects of your programming. Use them when hiring new talent. Remind employees of them when you come to bumps in the road. Make them a unifying force in your culture.
- Place shapes culture. If you’re just beginning your company and you have some freedom in selecting your location, consider how the culture of the city or neighborhood might affect your business. Choose architecture and interior design that facilitates the level of socialization you like. If you don’t have that much freedom, think about what changes you can make in your current space. Don’t seclude executives in high-level, walled-off offices if you want them to seem accessible. At the very least, open the door, and encourage other employees with offices to do the same. Keep snacks, seating, and small kitchen appliances available in a common area. Allow unoccupied meeting rooms to be used as common work areas for employees who would like a change of scenery and some company. Provide comfortable furniture and encourage reasonable breaks. Some of this may sound expensive, but the benefit to your culture and productivity will be well worth the investment.
- Hire them right, treat them well. Not just any employee whose resume checks your boxes will benefit your company culture. Behaviors and attitudes are hard to change, so look for the right character in your new hires. Try to imagine how they would fit in with the team—or better yet, have some team members interview them after they’ve gone through one or two initial interviews. Once you’ve found the right person, make sure they get the benefits, compensation, and job support they need to keep them with your company, especially if you’ve had issues with high-turnover before. Listen to their concerns and address them as best you can. If you can’t, at least explain why not.
- Take honesty seriously. Nothing matters more to company culture than trust. You cannot demand truthfulness of your workers without providing it to them, so answer questions and tell the whole story even when it’s difficult to do so. Then, take steps to build employees’ trust in each other so that there are no little spats about who took whose lunch out of the break room fridge or frantic name-labeling sessions because supplies have gone missing. Don’t blame those who leave their sandwiches or staplers unattended; remind employees that respect and trust are important, and taking others’ property without permission is never okay.
- Maintain self-awareness. As tempting as it often is to put up a strong front, employees respect leaders who show an understanding of their weaknesses. This helps workers be more comfortable admitting their weaknesses, too, so they may be less likely to take on projects they can’t handle, which can help avoid costly mistakes. Ultimately, everyone feels less pressured, more encouraged, and more successful.
- Find your cheerleaders. Most companies already have a few workers who go above and beyond usual levels of job enthusiasm. They get excited at announcements, support their coworkers’ initiatives, and constantly demonstrate an understanding and belief in the company’s core purpose. Build your company culture around these cultural advocates or cheerleaders. They can tell you what matters to them in their career environment, what is going well, what needs improvement, and what other employees have said to them. Support these people just as they support your company, and make them a constant developer of your culture as your brand grows.
- Encourage optimism. Disbelief is often a self-fulfilling prophecy. Use posters, slogans, cheers, and anything else you can think of to keep workers looking at the future with promise. Organize events to lift spirits. Get team members and leaders to write positive notes to those having a hard time. Reward employees with the best attitudes. Find out what you can do to improve attitudes of pessimistic employees instead of reprimanding them.
- Teach and learn. Let everyone take a role in continuing professional development. Allow all employees to lead seminars on the skills at which they excel, if they would like to do so. Let them research new industry developments on their own as part of their job roles and periodically report their findings to their teams or the whole company—whatever makes the most sense. And of course, provide opportunities to attend more traditional professional development as well, including certification or college courses relevant not only to their current positions, but to their professional aspirations as well.
- Tell your story. A company’s unique history can be a powerful unifying force. Through it, workers can find ways to relate not only to the organization’s values, but to each other. Regularly revisit the company’s past, and let employees participate by presenting what they see as their own contribution to the company narrative.
Here are some links for more information about the tips above:
- 6 Steps to Building a Strong Company Culture
- 5 Building Blocks of a Great Company Culture
- Six Components of a Great Corporate Culture
- What Is Company Culture, and How Do You Change It?
- 10 Examples of Companies With Fantastic Cultures
Internal Newsletter Culture
An internal employee newsletter is a fantastic tool you can start using right now to help build the company culture you want. In fact, a newsletter goes a long way in accomplishing most of the above tips for improving culture.
You can use a newsletter to survey your employees to find out what type of culture they think you have and what type they want. Ask what signs of a good or bad culture they see in their daily routines. Surveys are good for getting input on a mission statement and values if you don’t already have those. Also, request suggestions for what physical changes to make in the workspace to make it more employee-friendly (like rearranging furniture, adding a common work station, getting a coffee maker, etc.).
Use a newsletter to publish leadership columns. These might be articles written by management and executives to foster transparency between them and their employees, or it might be articles about good leadership qualities and how the company has displayed them well or could display them better.
Review you mission and values in a newsletter, especially when things are getting off track. Spotlight employees and events that do a particularly fantastic job of living out your company’s ideals.
Advertise a safe space or an anonymous line for submitting complaints or suggestions through the newsletter. You can’t address concerns that you never hear, but not everyone will always feel comfortable coming to a superior to let them know something is wrong. Letting them know you’re listening and then showing them—either through action or through another newsletter article—that you’ve taken their words seriously can help build trust and positive culture.
Hard times in your company often mean explaining mistakes while trying to maintain morale. Newsletters can help with both. If you’ve committed a blunder, don’t hide from your workers: write an article explaining what happened and why. This helps build trust and a culture of admitting mistakes in order to learn from them. For boosting morale, add an inspirational quote each issue, include entertaining elements, and allow employees to make their own contributions.
Include your cheerleaders in your newsletter. They’ll likely want to be involved somehow, so if they’re not already the editors, make sure they’re regular contributors. Have them write positive messages in addition to keeping regular news upbeat.
Make a learning corner in your newsletter so employees can share their insights, work-related or not, and use this space to announce professional development opportunities.
Finally, a newsletter makes the perfect medium for storytelling, both past and present. You’ll be recording your history as you make it, and you’ll have a built-in way to revisit your beginnings or let employees make contributions.
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This article appeared in Rock and Ice issue 190 (December 2010).
On the day of the Summer Solstice, it was windy, dry and cool at Sinks Canyon, just outside Lander, Wyoming. A small band of climbers were enjoying perfect conditions at the area’s choicest wall, the Killer Cave. Suddenly, the blunt sickening noise of a body impacting the earth reverberated through the amphitheater. A girl had just fallen 50 to the ground.
Dan Robertson, a schoolteacher from Colorado on summer vacation, untied his knot and ran down the grassy ridge to where the fallen climber had rolled and come to rest. He found her sitting up, slumped over, and despite a complaint about some hip pain, she appeared, surprisingly, to be OK. Firefighters soon arrived, and helped her out of the canyon.
After the incident, Robertson panted back up the hill, tied in and, with no expectations, redpointed Busload of Faith (5.14a), a route he had previously hung all over. Then his wife, Wendy Williams, sent her project, Nirvana (5.13a), in good style. After a few other climbers there fired their rigs, too, all began wondering if they weren’t experiencing the Low Gravity Day of climbing lore.
After all, what else could explain such rampant redpointing, not to mention a climber coming away from a 50-foot digger more or less intact?
If any cliff in the U.S. could have such a thing as low-gravity days, Sinks Canyon would be it. This jewel situated at 7,400 feet in the crown of the Rocky Mountains has a whopping 320 climbable days per year. In the summer, Sinks gets afternoon shade. In the winter, the lower arc of the sun keeps the Big Horn dolomite toasty all morning and well into the early p.m., while the cliff’s architecture protects much of the climbing from the harsh Wyoming wind. Better still, this comprehensive cliff band is just 12 minutes’ drive from downtown Lander. If the weather turns, you’re never very far from a nice cold (or hot) drink.
Perhaps this sheer number of good climbing days is what inspired some devious local to start the rumor that each spring a rattlesnake migration overruns the canyon and essentially closes it down. It is said that there are so many rattlesnakes you can’t walk without stepping on one. Best to stay away. While Sinks has its fair share of slithering serpents, there is no Biblical influx, yet this classic story lives on. Ask any local, he’ll swear it’s true.
The local community is as strong, passionate and tight-knit as the Italian mafia, and includes climbers from as far away as Cody, Jackson Hole and Colorado. Lander is a small town of students, NOLS teachers and general outdoor enthusiasts, with many young couples settling into their first mortgages and raising families in between climbing trips and alpine expeditions.
Others have been here for decades. Tom Hargis, 62, a part owner of Exum Mountain Guides and an AMGA examiner, now finds himself at Sinks about four days a week. Hargis will hit the crag for only a few hours but has the place so dialed he can pump out a handful of 5.12s before racing down canyon to pick up his kids from soccer. Last winter he pulled his right hamstring doing a heel hook, but was still hiking up to the crag with a huge pack and stick clip, ready to crank.
In recent years, a new generation has added enduro extensions to routes in the Killer Cave, and unearthed V-double-digit sequences on blank-looking stone. In the last five years, about 40 new routes (mostly moderate) have gone up, with most of the work done by Steve Bechtel, BJ Tilden and Vance White (aka Victor Blanco, aka The White Knight).
The White Knight —a fit, striking specimen with pasty-white skin — thrusts himself to center stage, doing things like climbing Killer (5.12c) in a giant black Afro wig. Tilden, on the other hand, a soft-spoken carpenter, has an unassuming demeanor, but within his skinny frame are some of the strongest tendons in climbing. In fact, there are only two ways you’d ever know what a bone-crusher Tilden is: either watch him climb, or flip through his copy of Lander Sport Climbs by Steve Bechtel, in which he has checked almost every single route listed, in addition to the recent FAs he has had to write in himself. In the last two years, Tilden has ticked Wyoming’s two hardest climbs, repeating Jason Campbell’s Genetic Drifter (5.14c) at nearby Wild Iris and doing the first ascent of Orange For Anguish (5.14c) at Baldwin Creek, also near Lander.
Driving into the canyon, you pass bands of red and black sandstone with a few vertical cracks — home to the area’s earliest rock climbs. As you gain elevation, you get to the goods — the Big Horn dolomite limestone — while higher yet, another strata appears, of granite.
The Lycra age of the late 1980s brought the first rap-bolted lines, by Greg Collins, Frank Dusl and Paul Piana, who established routes in the area over the next 15 years. They will tell you there was never a dull moment. When the preternaturally strong Dusl went for a flash of the power-endurance testpiece Mr. Majestic (5.13b), Collins, in a good-natured way, fed him a load of bad beta to see if he could slow him down. To Collins’ awe, Dusl still pulled off the ascent.
Todd Skinner and Steve Bechtel came in the mid 1990s and unearthed a few more gems to add to the area’s growing cache. Bechtel dedicated his guidebook to his late friend.
As Bechtel recalls, Skinner showed him how to be humble in an ego-driven sport and how one can always try and push himself harder. Skinner, who died in 2006 when his belay loop failed on Yosemite’s Leaning Tower, was an icon in the climbing world, but was especially revered by Lander climbers. Tilden remembers that, after his death, It seemed like every single climber in Lander went out the next day and bought a new harness.
In the 1990s, as word about the awesome climbing in Sinks spread, Greg Collins and his wife, Sue Miller, invited some leading climbers to come test their mettle on these new routes. Many of the era’s standouts, like Tiffany Campbell, Kurt Smith and Doug Englekirk, went on flashing sprees, while Collins, Piana, Bechtel and Skinner kept putting up lines. Collins describes Sinks in the 1990s as a decade well spent.
Collins is hard to miss. He’s 6’4″, sports a hippie ponytail and has massive Hulk hands. This all-around unsung badass has established big walls in Yosemite, thin new alpine lines in Alaska, and now routes in the Tetons, outside of his home of Jackson Hole. His latest project is a 5.13b/c crack on Middle Teton with a seven-mile approach and 6,000 feet of elevation gain. Despite a lifetime of accomplishments, Collins has always shied away from the limelight. If there was ever anyone who simply climbs for himself without any fanfare, he is it.
Today there are about 400 sport and trad routes in the canyon, with 250 classics in the quarter-mile (25-minute walk) stretch that is the main limestone wall. Routes range from 5.6 to 5.14, 50 to 110 feet tall, all within close proximity. The walls of Sinks are renowned for a plethora of pockets, which range from sharp, painful monos to wrapper jugs.
The Killer Cave, with its consistent 110-degree angle and beautiful ivory and tangerine hues, is the cream of the crop. Friendly, well-bolted lines like Action Candy (5.9), Firecracker Kid (5.9), Global Warm-up (5.10c) and Second Hand Nova (5.11a) complement main attractions like Bush Doctor (5.12a), Killer (5.12c), Nirvana (5.13a), Samsara (5.13b) and Endeavor to Persevere (5.13c). Roof features, aretes and giant dihedrals extend down the cliff line for over two miles.Scattered around the sweeping hillside above and below are large juniper trees, sagebrush and limestone boulders.Sadly, last year an arsonist set fire to the bluff directly beneath the Killer Cave, where the climbers’ trail is, destroying much of the hedge and undergrowth. Though the perpetrator was never caught or a motive determined, another fire set at one of the sandstone buttresses caused locals to speculate that the fires were directed at climbers.
The geological phenomena of Sinks Canyon extend beyond climbable rock. Sinks gets its name from the spot where the Popo Agie River abruptly vanishes into the cracks and fissures at the back of a large cavern, only to reemerge two hours later in a trout-filled pool called the Rise half a mile down canyon. Rumors abound of cars being driven into the Sinks, or people being tossed in. There is even a story about a cowboy who rode his horse into the hole, only to emerge at the downstream pool a few minutes later, still in the saddle. Cowboy towns have the best tall tales but at Sinks it’s probably better just to credit the ones about climbing.
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This call was closed on the 10th of March 2018
The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) opens a competitive call for applications for a Postdoctoral contract in the context of a project financed by the European Commission H-2020 Program – COACCH: CO-designing the Assessment of Climate CHange costs.
COACCH aims to produce an improved downscaled assessment of the risks and costs of climate change in Europe that can respond to the different needs of end-users. The project will advance the knowledge and evidence-base on climate change and will explore potential tipping points.
BC3 is involved in the development of heatwave risk mapping at European level to support adaptation in vulnerable areas. A methodological framework for risk assessment will be built addressing three dimensions: hazard, exposure and vulnerability. BC3 will develop relevant indicators for heatwaves and study their relations with other stressors such as air pollution. A potential end-use of the framework is the appraisal of heat warning systems and action plans.
- Characterising health hazards related to heatwaves, based on selected meteorological indicators and concurrent episodes of air pollution (e.g. ozone).
- Contributing to the development of the methodological framework for heatwave risk mapping.
- Modelling health impacts and projections under future climate scenarios for selected areas, taking into account relevant epidemiological parameters.
- Geo-spatial mapping and analysis superposing the identified risk dimensions.
Essential qualifications and skills:
- PhD in health sciences, atmospheric sciences, geosciences or engineering, with strong emphasis on statistical analysis, and demonstration of a track record of peer-reviewed publications as well as the ability to initiate and complete original research.
- Strong background in stochastic modelling, quantitative analysis and programming.
- Good interpersonal as well communication skills (both written and oral) in English.
Desirable qualifications and skills:
- Expertise in health- and environmental impact assessment and epidemiology.
Envisaged starting date of the contract: June 2018.
Term of contract: The position will be for a period of 24 months (with possible extension).
Salary: The position will carry competitive salary, matching the academic and professional profile of the applicant, and excellent conditions of work.
Location: Basque Centre for Climate Change, Bilbao (Spain).
Interested applicants are invited to send their application by email to the Human Resources department of the Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) (firstname.lastname@example.org) with subject line: “Postdoctoral application for COACCH project”.
The application should include:
- A letter of interest up to 1000 words (2 pages) in English,
- Explaining the motivation for working in this project.
- Explaining the applicant’s background and expertise, with a focus on the skills, knowledge and aptitude they would bring to the position.
- Curriculum Vitae, including: education (bachelor degree, master degree, PhD), courses taken as relevant for the position, peer-reviewed publications related to the topic, specific technical skills, and previous work related to the topic.
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Posted On: Nov 27, 2020
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Ground Station announces a new antenna location in Hawaii, USA. This is now the eighth Ground Station location connected to the AWS Global Network.
AWS Ground Station is a fully managed service that lets you control satellite communications, process satellite data, and scale your satellite operations. A mid-latitude AWS Ground Station located in the middle of the Pacific reduces the time between contacts for Low-Earth Orbit satellites and is useful for customers whose operations require downlink in this area of the world. Global expansion to Hawaii now enables satellite owners and operators to connect with their satellites and process their space workloads more frequently. Governments, businesses, and universities can benefit from more timely satellite data to make precise, data driven decisions.
Customers can easily integrate their space workloads with other AWS services in real-time using Amazon’s low-latency, high-bandwidth global network. Customers can stream their satellite data to Amazon EC2 for real-time processing, store data in Amazon S3 for low cost archiving, or apply AI/ML algorithms to satellite images with Amazon SageMaker. With AWS Ground Station, you pay only for the actual antenna time that you use.
Each Ground Station antenna location consists of multiple antennas. AWS Ground Station is now available in the US West (Oregon), US East (Ohio), Middle East (Bahrain), EU (Stockholm), Asia Pacific (Sydney), EU (Ireland), and Africa (Cape Town) regions and the new antenna location in Hawaii, US. More regions and antenna locations coming soon! | <urn:uuid:f13e5796-03b1-45a9-9a82-0c083b136ec7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2020/11/aws-ground-station-launches-new-antenna-location-in-hawaii-usa/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.901381 | 328 | 2.140625 | 2 |
|West Field |
Gurguan Point Airfield
|Part of Twentieth Air Force|
|West Field, Tinian, 8 July 1945|
|Controlled by||United States Army Air Forces|
West Field at Tinian Naval Base was a base for Twentieth Air Force B-29 Superfortress operations against the Japanese Home Islands in 1944–5, and the base for the B-29 Superfortress 58th Bombardment Wing.
Tinian, with its sister islands of the Marianas, had passed through Spanish and German hands prior to becoming a Protectorate of Japan following World War I. Under Japanese administration, Tinian was largely a sugar plantation. The island had two good airfields with a third under construction by the Japanese in 1944. West Field originated as the Japanese Gurguan Point Airfield, having two parallel runways.
By mid-1944, the Americans had advanced inside the Japanese ring of defense in the Pacific Theater. On Tinian, the United States Army Air Forces could establish bases to conduct long-range strategic offensive air operations over the Japanese Home Islands with the new B-29 Superfortress. Assaulted on July 24, 1944 by United States Marines from Saipan, which had just been taken the previous month. After a fierce bombardment, the 4th Marine division landed. The Japanese were taken by surprise, and the offensive was regarded as one of the best-executed amphibious operation of the war.
Once under American control, a massive construction project was begun on the island, and the Japanese airfield was repaired and expanded, being named as West Field due to its geographical location. West Field became operationally ready in the early spring of 1945, and the Twentieth Air Force XXI Bomber Command 58th Bombardment Wing was assigned to the field, being reassigned from Hijli Base Area, India.
The 58th Bomb Wing had been operating from airfields in India, and at times staging through fields in China since the summer of 1944 as part of Operation Matterhorn. The groups had struck such Japanese targets as transportation centers, naval installations, iron works, and aircraft plants in Burma, Thailand, China, Japan, the Netherlands East Indies, and Formosa. However, By late 1944, it was becoming apparent that B-29 operations against Japan staged out of bases in India and China were far too expensive in men and materials and would have to be stopped. In December 1944, the Joint Chiefs of Staff made the decision that the 58th Bombardment Wing's B-29s would be moved to the newly captured islands in the Marianas in the central Pacific with airfields built on them to support their operations. The 58th Bomb Wing flew its last operations from India and China on 8 February 1945.
From West Field, the 58th Bomb Wing consisted of the assigned groups:
B-29s of the wing initiated strategic bombardment operations directly against the Japanese Home Islands. Its units made daylight attacks from high altitudes on strategic targets, participated in nighttime incendiary raids on urban areas, and dropped mines in Japanese shipping lanes. After the Japanese surrender, groups of the 58th Bomb Wing dropped food and supplies to Allied prisoners of war in Japan, Korea, and Formosa, and took part in show of force missions.
Beginning in September, the vast majority of its fleet of B-29 superfortresses were returned to the United States as part of "Operation Sunset". The 58th Bomb Wing returned to the United States on 15 November 1945, and its subordinate units were either inactivated or reassigned to other bases in Okinawa or returned to the United States. With the departure of the B-29s, West Field was placed in a standby, caretaker status.
With the departure of the USAAF in 1946, a part of the former wartime airfield was converted to a commercial airport and for general aviation use.
Tinian is still considered an important strategic asset by the US to ensure the ongoing availability of a potential forward basing location in the Pacific. Plans were made in 1974 to re-establish a military presence on Tinian, with a joint-service base taking over almost 3/4 of the island. Those plans never materialized, however in 1983, a lease agreement covering these lands was signed and the United States DoD assumed control and possession over the northern two-thirds of Tinian. The lease agreement was for 50 years, with a renewal option for an additional 50 years.
The United States Navy leases the area north of the Airport for artillery training, and offers tours of the area when not being used for training. In 2013, the United States Marine Corps Wing Support Squadron-171 conducted an arrestment landing exercise using two M-31 Marine Corps expeditionary aircraft arresting gear systems, said systems being similar to those on aircraft carriers, on 5 December at Tinian's West Field during Exercise Forager Fury II. | <urn:uuid:adc5050e-0f6c-4c6f-a577-28536952590d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.knowpia.com/knowpedia/West_Field_(Tinian) | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.972582 | 1,039 | 2.9375 | 3 |
Looking for case studies of data analytics or predictive analytics, or for Big Data applications?
You can hardly do better, on a first cut, than peruse the material now available from October’s Analytics 2013 Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Presented by SAS, dozens of presentations and posters from the Conference can be downloaded as zip files, unbundling as PDF files.
I also took an hour to look at the Keynote Presentation of Dr. Sven Crone of Lancaster University in the UK, now available on YouTube.
Crone, who also is affiliated with the Lancaster Centre for Forecasting, gave a Keynote which was, in places, fascinating, and technical and a little obscure elsewhere – worth watching if you time, or can run it in the background while you sort through your desk, for example.
A couple of slides caught my attention.
One segment gave concrete meaning to the explosion of data available to forecasters and analysts. For example, for electric power load forecasting, it used be the case that you had, perhaps, monthly total loads for the system or several of its parts, or perhaps daily system loads. Now, Crone notes the data to be modeled has increased by orders of magnitude, for example, with Smart Meters recording customer demand at fifteen minute intervals.
Another part of Crone’s talk which grabbed my attention was his discussion of forecasting techniques employed by 300 large manufacturing concerns, some apparently multinational in scale. The following graph – which is definitely obscure by virtue of its use of acronyms for types of forecasting systems, like SOP for Sales and Operation Planning – highlights that almost no company uses anything except the simplest methods for forecasting, relying largely on judgmental approaches. This aligns with a survey I once did which found almost no utilities used anything except the simplest per capita forecasting approaches. Perhaps things have changed now.
Crone suggests relying strictly on judgment becomes sort of silly in the face of the explosion of information now available to management.
Another theme Crone spins in an amusing, graphic way is that the workhorses of business forecasting, such as exponential smoothing, are really products from many decades ago. He uses funny pics of old business/office environments, asking whether this characterizes your business today.
The analytic meat of the presentation comes with exposition of bagging and boosting, as well as creative uses for k-means clustering in time series analysis.
At which point he descends into a technical wonderland of complexity.
Incidentally, Analytics 2014 is scheduled for Frankfurt, Germany June 4-5 this coming Spring.
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Overheating problems can come from two areas:
The cooling circuit or the hydraulic system.
If the indications are that the cooling circuit is functioning satisfactorily but the system is overheating – then we need to locate the source of the ‘abnormal’ heat load.
When fluid moves from a high pressure zone to a low pressure zone we call this pressure drop.
When a pressure drop occurs WITHOUT useful work, heat is generated. For example, the pressure drop across the ports of a properly functioning motor produces torque at the motor’s drive shaft and ultimately useful work.
On the other hand, the pressure drop across a relief valve doesn’t produce any work, so this energy is converted to heat – which is an undesirable heat load on the system.
Because a pressure drop without useful work creates heat, an infra-red thermometer can often be used as a quick and effective means of locating abnormal heat load.
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When people talk about tax loopholes and other shenanigans, it’s usually very small or illegal.
We don’t want to waste time doing anything small… and we want to avoid anything illegal. We definitely want to avoid anything illegal.
Taxes are a pretty easy game to understand. There are just two pieces to this vexing puzzle – income and expenses.
Income is when you take in money, whether from a day job or from investments, and you are taxed on that income based on the type of income. Some income is taxed at a higher rate than others. It’s all about what actions the government has decided to incentivize.
Expenses are when you pay out money, whether to your mortgage company or to the local grocery store, and you may be able to deduct that from your income depending on what expenses the government has decided to incentivize.
Like chess, the pieces are easy to understand but the game is still difficult. You know how the pieces move with respect to taxes, here’s how to move them in concert to reduce your tax burden.
Table of Contents
Defer Income, Accelerate Expenses
You only pay taxes when you take in money.
When you are paid a salary, your company withholds some portion of your income in every paycheck. You may get some of it back at tax time but whatever you owe is being paid at the time you are paid. If you defer some of your income, such as into a 401(k), you aren’t taxed on that contribution on payday. That’s a tax deferred retirement vehicle so your taxes are owed whenever you start taking disbursements in retirement.
The theory behind tax-deferred retirement investing is that your tax rate in retirement will likely be lower than your tax rate now. You’re working a full-time job with a salary right now, so your marginal tax rate is theoretically higher than when you’re just pulling in payments from your retirement accounts and Social Security.
The key is to defer income as long as you can bear, financially.
For expenses, you deduct them in the year you spend the money. If you can accelerate expenses from next year to this year, you can deduct it against your income and lower your tax burden. In some cases, like a mortgage interest deduction, acceleration seems to only give you an advantage in the first year (the first year you do it, you have 13 payments – in subsequent years, you still only have 12 because your January went to the previous year). For those, the idea is that you may want to accelerate and then defer so you have years where it’s 13 payments and years where it’s 11. There may be some advantage for those 13 payment years there, your individual tax situation will dictate that.
Defer income and accelerate expenses.
All Income Is Not Taxed Equally
Many experts will tell you that we have a progressive tax system where the rich pay the most taxes.
If you look at the tax brackets, you might believe them.
When someone works a regular job with income reported on a W-2, they pay federal and state income taxes on all income. They also pay a payroll tax, which is for Medicare and Social Security and known as FICA. The Social Security portion, 6.2%, is only assessed on income up to the wage base ($128,400 for 2018). The Medicare portion, 1.45%, is assessed on all income.
If someone is self-employed with income reported on a Form 1099, they pay federal and state income on all income. They also pay a payroll tax but it’s called self-employment tax because they pay both sides – employer and employee. The tax works out to be 15.3% for all income up to the wage base and then 2.9% on income above it.
Let’s say you are not working a W2/1099 job and the only income you earn are dividends and interest.
Qualified dividends are taxed extremely favorably. If you are in the 10% or 15% tax bracket, they are taxed 0%. If you are the others, it’s taxed at 15%. No payroll tax. (if you are a high earner, you may be subject to the net investment income tax of 3.8%) If you sell a business and have the proceeds taxed as long term capital gains, it’s treated the exact same way.
If you are a small business owner, it is better for you, tax-wise, if you reinvest all income and build equity in the business that you can sell in the future. Any income you earn from the business will immediately get hammered by FICA for 15.3% and then for your tax rate. If you sell it, you are only burdened by long term capital gains.
If you have a choice, you want to earn (or pass along) your income in this order:
- Estate tax – technically not “income” but assets get step up tax basis and the transfer is not taxed up to a large amount (currently $11.4mm per person in 2020), this is after you take full advantage of the structure of gift taxes before you pass
- Capital gain on a home – tax free on the first $250,000 ($500,000 for couples), more on this below
- Long term capital gains – Taxed at long term capital gains rates
- Qualified dividend income – Taxed at long term capital gains rates
- Short term capital gains / interest income – Taxed at your marginal tax rate but not subject to FICA
- Regular income – Taxed at your marginal tax rate but subject to employee’s side of FICA
- Self-employment income – Taxed at your marginal tax rate but subject to employer and employee FICA (self-employment tax)
The rich do pay more in taxes but their tax rate may be much lower. This is why Warren Buffett famously said he pays a less in taxes than his secretary.
Defer taxes with 1031 Exchanges
If you thought long term gains were sexy, wait until you hear about 1031 Exchanges.
1031 refers to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. What it lets you do is avoid taxes on gains when you sell something if you immediately (within 45 days) reinvest the proceeds into a similar property as part of a “like-kind exchange.” The tax is deferred, so it’s not tax-free, much like a 401(k).
It can get pretty complex as to the mechanics but the idea is straightforward. There are a few other rules, like property can’t be for personal use (you can’t exchange your primary residence), and it can’t be inventory, securities (stocks, bonds, notes), etc. The IRS keeps a whole list if you’re interested.
RealtyMogul, a popular real estate crowdfunding platform, goes as far as identifying 1031 Eligible properties for you to invest in. As more investing platforms do this, regular folks will be able to take take advantage of 1031 Exchanges.
Savings Offer Flexibility
If you have monthly fixed costs of $1,000 and you make $1,500 each month, you have no financial flexibility. You can’t defer income easily. By accumulating savings, you give yourself the ability to play accounting games with your money so you can defer less in taxes. Up your savings rate and up your tax game.
If you were a business owner, this is especially powerful because you have a tool a regular employee doesn’t – equity. If you don’t have savings, you have to take a salary because you have bills to pay. If you have flexibility, you can reinvest your income into the business to try to build equity. You convert that equity into cash whenever you sell the business and if you held it for over a year, you pay long term capital gains. That is taxed far better than income.
You need to save as much as you can, bank the cash and let it grow, so you can live off savings if the tax situation calls for it.
Claim Paper Losses
Loss harvesting sucks. No one likes admitting they made a mistake and no one wants to realize a loss… except tax-advantageous people.
Tax-loss harvesting is when you sell a losing investment, capturing a realized loss, and use it to offset gains you want to bank. The stock market will regularly go through massive drops and investors use these times to capture losses. The two most recent ones were the Dot-com bubble burst and the Great Recession.
When people do this, they sell a losing investment and immediately invest it in something that is similar but not identical (known as the wash sale rule). So they may sell an S&P 500 index fund and reinvest that money into a Total Market index fund. The rule is you can’t reinvest it into “substantially similar assets” but it’s not clear what that means. I wouldn’t sell an S&P 500 index fund and immediately buy an S&P 500 ETF, but what if you bought a small-cap index fund? No one really knows.
The losses carry over from year to year, so you can bank a lot of loss and just use it when you want to capture gains. You can also use $3,000 per year to offset regular income, which is an even bigger tax benefit.
Losing money sucks but it’s part of investing, so lose it the right way and maximize the tax benefits.
Move to a Lower Tax State
We often overlook state taxes because federal taxes are a more popular subject but state taxes are significant.
State and local governments need taxes to fund their budgets but each state goes about it differently. Some states have high personal income taxes. Some states have a high sales tax. Others rely on property taxes or business taxes.
(Maryland also has a 6% sales tax with a higher 9% rate on alcoholic beverages!)
When deciding where to live, and this is a common concern of folks who have retired early and have that flexibility, it’s important to look at all taxes in an area.
There are seven states with no personal income tax (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming) and two more that only tax interest and dividend income (Tennessee and New Hampshire).
There are five states with no state sales tax (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon) but local municipalities may charge a sales tax.
Donor advised funds & stock winners
If you routinely donate money to charities, there is a better way to do it other than giving straight cash. (if you opt to donate items rather than money, donor-advised funds won’t help)
The two most efficient ways are to start a donor-advised fund and/or donate stock winners.
A donor-advised fund is like a philanthropic or charitable savings account. You make cash or asset (securities) contributions to the fund whenever you want. Those contributions are tax-deductible as charitable donations. Then, whenever you like, you can recommend grants to your favorite charities. While the money sits in the account, it can be invested in various instruments so it can continue to grow.
The benefit of a donor-advised fund is that your donation and your grants don’t happen at the same time. If you have a high-income year, you may want to increase your charitable donations since the tax benefit is higher (you’re in a higher tax bracket). Your donor-advised fund can continue to make grants on a regular schedule.
The second way is to stocks with significant unrealized gains. When you donate appreciated stock, you claim the market value of the shares as a charitable contribution. If you were to sell the shares, you’d have to pay capital gains on the gain and the charity gets less than it would.
Here’s where the magic happens – you can donate stock to your donor-advised funds. You can make one big donation, which may be larger than what you want to give to any single charity, and then multiple grants to those charities. It makes tax sense and it makes logistics a lot easier, especially if the charity is not equipped to handle donations of stock.
(Life) Insurance Proceeds Aren’t Taxed
If you, as the beneficiary, receive life insurance proceeds, it is not considered income and you do not need to report them. When insurance salespeople tout the tax benefits of life insurance, this is what they’re talking about.
Life insurance comes in essentially two major flavors – term and whole. Term life insurance is “pure” life insurance. You get a policy that has a set term (X years) and a set death benefit and pay a monthly or annual premium. An example is a $1,000,000 30-year term life insurance policy. If you make your premium payments and die within the next 30 years, your beneficiary will get a million bucks tax-free.
Whole life insurance is a little trickier because there’s no set time period, it’s lifelong coverage and has a cash value because of the investing component. With whole life, you can borrow against it (since it has value). There is still a death benefit, the cash value grows because of the investment component, and the premium doesn’t change. It’s often more expensive than term because you accumulate cash value (and term is “temporary” in that it expires valueless after the term).
Whole life insurance offers you the ability to shelter some of your wealth from the estate tax. By paying the premiums, you are taking the money and moving it into the cash value of the whole life insurance policy. You still pay, since the whole life policy will have fees and whatnot, but it’s likely less than the estate tax.
(if you want to dig a little deeper into estate taxes, understanding the gift tax is the first step)
Keep Good Home Records
When you sell your primary residence, you do not have to to pay $250,000 of capital gains. If you are married, you don’t have to pay $500,000 of capital gains.
A lot of real estate investors take advantage of this rule because your primary residence is determined by where you’ve lived for two out of the last five years. If you’ve lived someplace for two out of the last five years, then it can be considered a primary residence. (the only exception to this is if you took advantage of this tax break in the two years leading up to the sale)
An investor will buy a house they hope to flip, live in it for two years while they renovate it, and then sell it for a tax-free gain.
Keep very good records of your home repairs, maintenance, and improvements. Repairs and maintenance are not deductible but home improvements are. The difference between maintenance and improvement is that improvements increase the value of your home. Repairs and maintenance are things that keep your home in good working order.
You may not be able to take advantage of many of these tax secrets today but keep them in the back of your mind. There may come a time when they will come in very handy. 🙂
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The German town of Wesel was heavily bombed in Allied air raids during World War II. Between this and the attacks in support of the crossing of the Rhine, the town was devastated.
Wesel became a target of the Allies, particularly in its strategic position with a depot and the Wesel Railway Bridge over the Rhine. On the 16, 17, 18 and 19 February 1945, the town was attacked by the British Royal Air Force with impact and air-burst weapons and almost entirely destroyed.
The Rhine and Lippe bridges were blown by the Wehrmacht, among others, on 10 March 1945. The 1,950m long railway bridge was the last Rhine bridge remaining in German hands.
On 23 March, Wesel came under the fire of over 3,000 guns when it was bombarded anew, in preparation for Operation Plunder. That day 80 Lancasters from No. 3 Group RAF attacked Wesel. Then that night of 23/24 March, 195 Lancasters and 23 Mosquitos of RAF Bomber Command No. 5 Group aided in the softening up of the German defenders. 97% of the town was destroyed before it was finally taken by Allied troops and the population had fallen from almost 25,000 in 1939 to 1,900 in May 1945.
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Republicans in the U.S. Senate last week released a plan for overhauling the federal tax code that differs on a number of key provisions from the proposal by U.S. House Republicans.
As Alert went to print, proposed changes to the Senate plan were being discussed, including a repeal of the individual mandate to have health insurance. The House Republican plan passed on Thursday.
Individual impacts from the Senate and House plans may differ depending on business or personal situations. Of particular concern to Californians is the deductibility of state income taxes, the cap on mortgage deductions in the House proposal, and the tax brackets because California is a higher-cost state in which to live.
The Senate plan eliminates all state and local tax deductions, whereas the House proposal permits property tax deductions up to $10,000.
The Senate plan retains the current mortgage interest deduction ($1 million), rather than capping it at $500,000, as the House plan does.
Like the House proposal, the Senate plan cuts the top corporate tax rate to 20% (from 35%), but delays the start of the lower rate until 2019 (versus 2018 for the House proposal).
The Senate plan keeps the seven individual tax brackets (the House plan reduces the number of brackets to four), but drops the top rate slightly, to 38.5% (from the current 39.6%).
Like the House plan, the Senate proposal raises the threshold for the estate tax to $11 million of inheritance (versus $5.49 million today). But the Senate plan retains the estate tax, rather than repealing it in 2024 as the House plan does.
The Senate proposal preserves the deductibility of medical expenses, rather than eliminating that option as the House plan does.
For many small businesses organized as “pass-through” companies, like sole proprietorships, partnerships and S corporations that currently pay taxes at the owners’ individual rates, the Senate plan will create a 17.4% income deduction. The effect will be to lower the top rate to 31.8% compared to the current 39.6%. Some “service businesses,” such as consulting, engineering, law, medicine and financial services companies making more than $75,000 a year ($150,000 for married couples) may not take the deduction.
The House plan proposes a tax rate of 25% for pass-through businesses.
The Senate proposes a 12.5% tax on certain foreign profits from intangible assets like patents and copyrights, whether those assets are located in the United States or abroad. The House proposes a new global minimum tax of 10% on income that subsidiaries of U.S. companies earn anywhere in the world.
Similarities between the Senate and House plans include:
• nearly doubling the standard deduction to $12,000 individual/$24,000 married filing joint (Senate) or $12,200 individual/$24,400 married filing joint (House), versus $6,530/$12,700 today.
• eliminating the personal exemption.
• eliminating the alternative minimum tax.
• net operating losses (NOL). Both plans repeal the two-year carryback except for farm losses. Losses are limited to 90% of taxable income in future years. The 20-year limit on NOL carryforwards is repealed.
• leaving 401(k) retirement plans largely unchanged.
• changing the current unlimited deduction for business interest to limit net interest to 30% of modified taxable income.
• increasing the child tax credit. This week the Senate tax committee chair proposed increasing the credit from the current $1,000 per child to $2,000 (versus $1,650 in last week’s proposal); the House increases the credit to $1,600 per child. | <urn:uuid:84295abf-d911-4efb-a402-216cd36b6701> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://calchamberalert.com/2017/11/17/gop-senators-offer-variations-on-house-tax-code-rewrite/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.94459 | 771 | 1.6875 | 2 |
Collagen is a key structural protein of the skin. Unfortunately, the skin decreases collagen production as we age, which results in wrinkles, fine lines, and hollowness. More than 80 percent of the skin is composed of collagen, holding together ligaments and tendons as well. Collagen creams have been around for decades, however, they haven’t proven to be very successful.
What Stimulates The Production of Collagen?
Fraxel is one of the most effective ways to stimulate collagen production. It Is a laser that performs fractional resurfacing and results show a 15 to 50 percent renewal of skin and ultimately reverse the signs of aging. A microscopic-deep column treats the skin in microscopic sections at a time. Once damage is created, the skin replaces each tiny area with new collagen over and over again, creating a skin tightening effect with a newer layer of skin. The body’s natural healing process creates the new and healthy tissue to replace skin imperfections, making Fraxel one of the most effective ways to create new collagen.
Can You Rebuild Collagen in Your Skin?
Skin tightening and new collagen production can also be achieved with Thermage. Thermage uses radiofrequency technology to deliver heat to collagen into the deeper layers of the skin and its underlying tissue while simultaneously helping to protect the outer layer of skin with its cooling system, ThermaCool. Dr. Rokhsar was involved in several research projects to investigate the effectiveness of Thermage for skin tightening following liposuction of the abdomen and breasts.
What Foods Boost Collagen Production?
If you’re not ready to commit to laser or heat therapy for collagen production and skin tightening, then changing your diet could bring about some youth-enhancing results. Foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin B3 and copper all provide broken tissue repair and enhancing collagen production. Vitamin C can be found in watermelon, cooked leafy green, spinach, mango, green peppers, oranges and blueberries. Foods rich in vitamin B3 include tuna, peanuts, swordfish, beets and sunflower seeds. Foods that contain copper are in enriches cereals, mushrooms, peanuts and clams. | <urn:uuid:7f2b161f-6e4f-46c2-9603-42e8d7bd0831> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cosmeticlaserskinsurgery.com/blog/tips-to-stimulating-collagen-production-the-skin-tightening-protein/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.9134 | 447 | 2.0625 | 2 |
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Dasiphora dryadanthoides Juz., Fl. USSR. 10: 72. 1941. (syn: Pentaphylloides dryadanthoides (Juz.) Soják ; Potentilla dryadanthoides (Juz.) Vorosch.; Potentilla dryadanthoides (Juz.) Vorosch. ex M.Shah ; Potentilla phyllocalyx subsp. dryadanthoides (Juz.) Podlech );
C-Asia, Pakistani Kashmir (Gilgit, Baltistan), Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh, Rupshu, Zanskar) as per Catalogue of Life ;
070722 JM 3: 7 images.
From Changla pass (17600 ft) to Pangong (14000 ft.) on 17.6.22, in Ladakh
Dasiphora dryadanthoides Juz.
Thanks, …, for the wonderful id.
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There have been a lot of nomenclatural and taxonomic changes to what was known as Potentilla fruticosa and its varieties in the past. A very polymorphic ‘species’ varying in habit, indumentum, leaflet number, calyx and epicalyx size.
I shall leave it to you to decide who to follow as to its current ‘Accepted Name’. I am at this time following Dickore & Klimes Ladakh Checklist (2005)- Dasiphora dryadanthoides Juzepczuk
There appears to be no entry for this in eFI – under any name.
Flowers of the Himalaya knew it as Potentilla fruticosa var. pumila – common in the dry Tibetan borderlands to 5500m; a low prostrate shrub with tiny silvery-haired leaves. There is a line drawing.
Stewart also knew it as Potentilla fruticosa var. pumila from N.Pakistan & Ladakh @ 3900-5180m.
I am familiar with it from Ladakh and at Zingzingbar at the base of the Baralacha, Lahoul.
‘Flora of Lahaul-Spiti’ knew it as Potentilla arbuscula var. pumila – common on rocks and sandy-gravely slopes between Patseo and Zingzingbar.
‘Flora of Bhutan’ (1987) knew it as P.arbuscula var. pumila – from exposed stony slopes @ 3900-4200m in Bhutan & Sikkim.
See: http://photos.v-d-brink.eu/Flora-and-Fauna/Asia/Pakistan-new/i-sWGrnHx and other images taken in Baltistan
I am attaching a fine image taken by Feroze Khan & Mudita Badwhar thanks to Deepak Badwhar -illustrates the habit of this plant very well indeed.
Plus a shot scanned in from a slide taken in the 1980s – showing the habitat of the plant beside the Durung Drung glacier in Zanskar. The ‘soil’ it grew in was largely sand. | <urn:uuid:f262f7ef-904d-49ff-a3ba-bca2b46adb0d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://efloraofindia.com/2016/12/24/dasiphora-dryadanthoides/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.775931 | 825 | 1.84375 | 2 |
Hash is nothing new to the weed world, but is becoming more popular now than ever with the expansion of legal markets. Not only is hash an easy-to-make marijuana product, but it delivers potent highs from a variety of consumption methods.
You could say, hash is quite possibly the most versatile form of cannabis available on the market today. Even better? It’s one of the most affordable, too. So while you may have thought ‘hash’ was just a nickname for weed, at one point, it’s turning out to be much, much, more. That’s why we’ve put together out in-depth guide to hash, to explore how the substance is made, the different types available, and most important – how to consume it.
What is Hash?
Technically the word ‘hash’ comes from ‘hashish’ which is an Arabic word that translates to ‘grass’. Hence, why there’s some confusion on whether regular flower weed is ‘hash’ since it is somewhat like ‘grass’. Hash, in appearance, couldn’t be more different from the green blades or flowery buds. For one, hash has a solid and pressed consistency and depending on the type will vary in colour from green to deep rich browns.
Hash is one of the oldest extracts known to the cannabis world. While we’re used to shiny, golden and translucent shatters, waxes, and live resin goods today, hash was the first form of concentrates around.
By definition, hash is the end-product of extracting or isolating the resin or trichomes that are found on marijuana buds, or sugar leaves. You know, the sticky-icky crystals that make most buds glisten and contain the compounds that produce weed’s elevated highs.
Regardless of the process used to make hash, the final product is those trichomes hard-pressed into a stone, ball or coin like shape. Unlike the concentrates we’re used to now, there’s no fancy equipment necessary to produce hash although it can help.
In fact, many growers accumulate quite a bit of ‘glove’ or ‘hand-hash’ that builds up on their hands when handling crops. But one thing remains the same – both extracts are highly potent with the types of effects they can provide.
History of Hash
Before we get too far into the modern world of hash, let’s first cover its long history to see how the simple way of making it then, has (or hasn’t) transformed over the years. Most classic forms of hash come from the Middle-East and Asian region.
Specifically, Afghanistan, Morocco and India. Although the three countries did vary in the way they collected the material, way back when. Uniquely, people in the India region only used their hands just like the ‘hand-hash’ we already referenced. After rolling cannabis flower back and forth over their hands, they’d roll the material into balls and sell them at markets as ‘charas’.
In Afghanistan and Morocco, hash would be made through kief. Like, the kind you find at the bottom of your grinder. Essentially, they would use the same process to produce the light, airy and fluff form. Using fine sieves, people in this region would rub cannabis flower over the material creating the fine dust underneath. They’d then heat this material, press it, and have blocks of hash material like you can purchase now, too. Today, hash is made by consumers the same way. Usually implementing a heating tool like a clothing iron or hair straightener to do so.
Different Types of Hash & What Makes Hash Different
Professionally, of course, there are other processes to make hash for commercial purposes and sale. The most common being BHO, bubble hash, and rosin. BHO and bubble hash use solvents to extract and isolate the trichomes, while ‘rosin’ does not.
Since hash contains the most potent and pungent part of the cannabis plant, the effects and taste can vary quite a bit from regular flower weed. Flavor wise, hash is typically more earthy and less floral or herbal from losing the plant material in the process to make it. You’ll be treated to the rich aromas of weed just in a concentrated form.
Because hash is a simplified form of the concentrates we’re used it, it has a higher potency just like those extracts, too. But depending on the way that you make your hash, will determine just how potent the hash will be. Here’s a quick breakdown on the different types of hash, and what makes each unique.
- BHO – To effectively isolate cannabinoids and compounds, flower material can be ‘blasted’ with butane to do so. The end product is BHO or butane hash oil.
- The most potent form of hash reaching THC levels of 90%+
- Bubble Hash – Bubble hash uses an ice-water process where freezing temperatures and physical agitation are used to isolate trichomes from the flower material.
- Rosin – Rosin is made more like the old-fashion types of hash, with a type of heating method that presses out the beneficial extract.
- Bubble hash and rosin is more potent in comparison to normal cannabis flower, but not as potent as BHO. For reference, most weed strains in flower form contain THC levels of 15-25%. For hash, not made with a solvent like butane, you can expect levels of THC around 40-60%.
How to Consume Hash
Like any other concentrate, hash can be used a variety of consumption methods. Most recently, dabbing hash has become popular as it’s a cost-effective way to enjoy frequent dabs for intense effects. Other than dabbing you can use hash by –
- Adding on top of bowls or sprinkled on joints.
- Depending on consistency or type, hash can be vaporized in a vape pen or portable dab rig
A Bash for Hash
You could say there’s been a recent ‘bash for hash’ as the old-time material comes back into style. Whether making the material at home, or purchasing online, or in a dispensary, hash is a dynamic type of extract that can be used in a number of ways for elevated effects. Like many things, sometimes what’s old becomes new again, and that’s definitely the case for the resurgence of hash, too. If you’re looking for quality made hash goods, look no further than Greenz. | <urn:uuid:170e8c4e-3674-4b57-8f3d-3629b8bde869> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://greenz.store/all-about-hash/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.930063 | 1,392 | 1.796875 | 2 |
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The ongoing tensions between academic institutions and publishers have been escalating the last few months, but those tensions have existed for many years. The term “Big Deal” has been coined to describe a long-standing, industry-wide practice of journal bundling that forces libraries to subscribe to unwanted and unneeded publications rather than paying more for a limited number of individual subscriptions. This is a practice you see in other industries – for example, cable packages that provide hundreds of channels, even if you only want one or two specific channels.
What is especially problematic in higher education is that academics produce and review the content that gets published in the journals (for free), and then the universities have to pay the publishers a subscription fee to access the content. Imagine if YouTube required a subscription fee to watch any videos, including the ones you had posted. It’s a system that makes research harder to access and inhibits global scientific progress, all so publishers can earn an enormous profit margin.
Right now, academic publishing is controlled by five publishers (the “Big Five”) – a monopoly that makes it very difficult for libraries to negotiate better deals. Only very large organizations or consortia, like the University of California, have been able to start pushing back against the system. It will likely take large shake-ups like this for any large changes to take hold, but it in the meantime there may be ways to situate ourselves for making better purchasing decisions.
At Duke, we often review our usage of specific journal titles as we prepare to make purchasing decisions. Usage data comes in a variety of forms, but the most popular are counts of Duke views and downloads that come directly from the publishers and the number of times Duke authors publish in or cite a particular journal. There are many other kinds of data that might be of interest, however, including Duke participation on editorial boards, usage differences across disciplines, and even whether or not the journal is fully open access. Blending various data sources and optimizing the search decisions for a given budget cycle can be overwhelming.
Last fall, Duke University Libraries decided to propose a project for Duke’s Data+ summer program – a summer research experience in data science for undergraduate students. Our project, “Breaking the Bundle: Analyzing Duke’s Journal Subscriptions“, focuses on Duke’s subscriptions to journals published by Elsevier. The program is in its third week, and our team of two incredibly-sharp undergraduates has been hard at work building and blending our datasets. Our goal by the end of summer is to have a proof-of-concept dashboard that lets collection managers adjust the weights of various usage measures to generate an ideal collection of journals for a particular budget.
It is still very early in the process, but the students have been hard at work and have made great progress. We decided it would be best to develop the analysis software and dashboard using R, a statistical computing project with a rich history and many helpful development tools. In addition to publisher-provided views and downloads, the students have been able to use websites and APIs to collect data on journal open access status, editorial boards, numbers of publications, and numbers of citations. All Data+ teams present publicly on the projects twice during the summer, and we hope to schedule a third talk for a library audience before the end of the program on August 2.
We look forward to seeing what the summer will bring! While this project is just one small step, automating the collection and analysis of journal usage will position us well, both for responsible purchases and for a hopefully-changing publishing landscape. | <urn:uuid:84b3245e-1e03-4ea0-8bcc-9eef4e7cc425> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blogs.library.duke.edu/bitstreams/2019/06/14/data-sciencing-our-journal-subscriptions/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.944151 | 731 | 1.9375 | 2 |
PRAY FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR
1 Timothy 2:1–8
This time of year brings an unofficial holiday you may not have on your calendar. Each year, the first Tuesday of August is National Night Out. Designed to promote good relations between neighbors and law enforcement, this fun event began almost 40 years ago. Those who participate usually fill their streets with the smell of cookouts, laughter and games. It is a way to promote solidarity and fellowship among neighbors. Sharing a meal and polite conversations with your neighbors is beneficial, but we will see this week there is something even greater we can do for them.
We are to pray for our neighbors. (1–4)
Sometimes neighbors may borrow from each other, but when we lift them up in prayer we are bestowing upon them something of the highest value. When we pray for others, we are intentionally and submissively placing ourselves, our hopes and our desires at the feet of Jesus. In the opening verse Paul notes the distinction between four different varieties of prayers. There are petitions (need based), prayers (conversation with God), intercession (prayer for others) and thanksgiving (expressing gratitude to God).
When we pray for others, we are loving them in an expressive way that goes deeper than a superficial relationship. We may think we are good neighbors if we know the names and occupations of those sharing a street with us, or even better, if we give them a gift at Christmas. As Christians we can and should represent Christ better than that.
We are to pray that our neighbors recognize Jesus is the only way to salvation. (5–6)
The key to praying for your neighbors is in the building of relationships. My backyard is enclosed with a privacy fence 8 feet in height. It is good to have at times, but it could also be a hindrance if I do not care for those on the other side. Many times your home is a place to hide from the stress and cares of your job or the world. We all need a place of rest and solitude but we cannot isolate constantly. As I strive to know and care for my neighbors, God will give me wonderful opportunities to share and show my faith. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us we are in a connected society, and we share society with countless others.
We are to pray with the right attitude. (7–8)
I have heard it said that sometimes a person’s mind drifts during prayer. Do not feel bad about this. God knows your heart. Let me suggest a prayer exercise. Before you pray, jot down on note cards or a piece of paper things you wish to express in your prayer. Then pray with your eyes open (no, there is nothing wrong with open-eyed prayers) and work your way through the list. Do not make it a checklist per se or something that makes you rigid, but use it as a guide. You can use this same list to later see how God responded to your requests.
For me personally there is nothing I want to do more of, understand less and need constantly than prayer. Make the time for prayer to be a priority in your life. When you are praying be honest, be open and most of all be ready to listen. You are talking to your Best Friend. Spend time catching up with Him today.
By Bobby McKay
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A recruiter and candidate relationship is no less than a tricky process. In order to reach the ultimate goal, both need to be on the same page. It can easily slide towards failure if any one of the individual stops working for the same goal. However, there are some traditional ways, easiest way so to speak to turn the tide in your way and get you selected.
The recruiter at a time wears many hats. He has a lot of work on his part which starts from sourcing, interviewing, to negotiating offer. As a candidate it’s important for you to take the process very seriously. On your part, resume and cover letter are everything that can help you to advance in the hiring process. These are the essential marketing tools that are intended to generate interest in you and are supposed to get the reader excited about reviewing your accompanying resume and cover letter.
The senior sales recruiter, Kristin Carlson hired around 253 employees during her time at the $3 billion company, Yelp. According to her there are three major components that are the most searched elements in the eyes of the recruiters in a job application.
The cover letter is something that articulates your interest. Employers prefer candidates who want to work, are professional and courteous. Therefore let your personality come through in your cover letter. According to Carlson, job application that shows real dedication, creativity, and thoughtfulness are preferred most among the recruiters.
They look out for details:
A cover letter should necessarily be based on correct information. It should not contain any wrong numbers, wrong job titles, or a wrong company name.
Know your audience:
Cover letter should also illustrate how well the candidate is aware of the company. It’s good to show them that you have researched their organization and make a convincing case for why you want to work for them.
It’s not just enough for you to know that you have skills and experiences that are an excellent fit for the positions and organization to which you are applying. You need to make a connection on what’s on your resume and what is required by the company. Therefore prepare a unique cover letter or resume for each position. | <urn:uuid:7441a2de-f16a-46e8-b080-1f4d682a1385> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.beingguru.com/2019/09/easiest-way-to-get-a-job/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.969603 | 449 | 1.585938 | 2 |
Entrepreneurs have faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, with business survival on a knife edge for many. Under such enormous pressure, it is their resilience that has enabled them to keep their businesses running or pivot their way to survival, an attribute that in a time of crisis can make the difference between success and failure.
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has encountered some huge challenges over the years, but describes the last year as “the toughest time that many businesses have faced in our lifetime.” The Virgin Group, in particular the aviation and leisure businesses, has faced enormous difficulties.
He says: “A year on since the start of the pandemic, I believe this experience has helped me, my team, and the Virgin businesses build even greater resilience. Resilience comes from making mistakes and learning from them. I always encourage entrepreneurs to try and find opportunities in challenges, And this past year, there have been plenty of challenges.”
One important skill that he has learned over the years is that in times of adversity you rest when you need to, rather than quit.
“When you feel overwhelmed, if you can, I’d suggest taking some downtime so that you can reassess the problem from a different angle,” says Branson. “Have you ever noticed that something you forgot might just appear in your mind whilst you’re out on a walk or in the shower? It’s because you can think more clearly when you give yourself some space to do so. I often have my best thinking time when I’m playing a game of tennis, or cycling.”
Sophia Procter launched Munchy Play, a children's plate with a built-in track for toy cars and trains, during lockdown last June. With retail closed for business and the uncertainty of Brexit looming, it couldn’t have been a more hostile time to bring a product to market.
“Overnight, I had to pivot our well-honed business plan from a high-street model to online,” says Procter.
However, a decade of working in the press office at British Airways had taught her that mental resilience is everything during crisis mode. Despite the many challenges, she focused on the business strengths and looked for new opportunities, which included the use of Amazon’s fulfillment services to distribute products quickly and efficiently.
She says. “Being agile and adaptable is part of my mental resilience, as it helps me to find new and creative ways to address and solve problems. Wellbeing also plays its part, and I’ve learned to find a better balance and take time out of work to reset and reboot. Without this, you’re unable to function to your best.”
As a testament to her resilience, in December, just six months into trading, Munchyplay was named one of the most promising start-ups of 2021 by Emma Jones MBE, founder of Enterprise Nation.
Neil Sheth is the founder of London-based content marketing agency Bubbli Digital. He launched the business in 2017 and has eight members of staff. When the pandemic struck, the business lost 60% of its customers in the space of four weeks, and he admits that it was panic stations.
“I was married, with a young child, a mortgage, and a team who depend on salaries, so there was no other option,” he says. “An entrepreneur should always have a Plan B, which includes reducing your risk by diversifying your products within the industries you serve. We launched a new service and training program that enabled clients to work more flexibly with us, kept existing customers happy, and moved us back in the right direction.”
Seth says that growing up with very little money had a big part to play in his mental resilience. “I remember having to use my neighbor’s old trainers, as we couldn’t afford to buy new trainers,” he says. “I’m grateful for my upbringing though, as I realized the importance of working hard and taking ownership of my bank balance early on.
Resilience isn't about being perfect, and the good news for entrepreneurs is that it can be learned. Performance coach Agnes Cserhati, CEO of AC PowerCoaching, says: “For high performers, mental resilience is a powerful source of competitive advantage. It’s not about being tough and emotionless, but about your mental capacity to turn things around and recover fast from difficulties.”
Her tips for strengthening resilience include not fearing the negative emotions but facing them as fast as you can while reflecting on what you will do differently next time, focusing on what you can control and influence, learning not to be concerned about things outside your control zone, and relentlessly seeking an opportunity in every crisis, because there always is one.
She says: “Resilience lives outside your comfort zone. It is conscious and can be developed, but it must be practiced. Therefore a step-by-step approach of gaining confidence and strengthening your so-called ‘resilience muscle’ is key to success.”
Given that nearly half a million new businesses were registered in the U.K. in 2020, Richard Branson is optimistic about the reserves of resilience within the entrepreneurial sector.
He says: “It’s positive to see that even in the midst of such uncertainty the U.K.’s entrepreneurial spirit is stronger than ever. Research from our not-for-profit entrepreneurship hub, Virgin StartUp found that one in three Brits dream of becoming an entrepreneur and would like to set up their own business. Entrepreneurs are the dreamers, the innovators and the job creators, and they are vital to the U.K.’s economic recovery as we begin to rebuild.” | <urn:uuid:6b4bfa74-5b0b-4f78-8387-03fb3636c176> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisoncoleman/2021/06/08/richard-branson-and-resilience-rest-when-you-need-to-rather-than-quit/?sh=3f034ef46d5b | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.969742 | 1,217 | 1.742188 | 2 |
"He who walks with wise men will be wise"(Proverbs 13:20)
In ll Kings 2:1-7 we find a story of loyalty and wisdom.
It was Elijah's last day one this earth. Together with Elisha, the one selected to take his place, they take a tour through the school of the prophets. In the beginning of the journey, and at each stop Elijah invites (almost pleads with) Elisha to stay and not continue on with him. Elisha's answer was the same each time. "As the Lord lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you."
Their journey ends on the banks of the Jordan river. At this point Elijah has completed his earthly ministry and was ready to depart. Elijah says to Elisha, "Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken away from you." And Elisha said, "Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me".
Every time I read this passage I am always struck with some questions: What if Elisha had not followed through in following his teacher? What if he had not been consistent in "staying the course?" Loyalty is a wonderful thing, but it does not come, or is it given without a cost. When I reflect on the story of Elijah and Elisha, I am struck with the realization that when you couple loyalty and consistency, you always seem to find wisdom. But, make note, wisdom follows loyalty and consistency, not the other way around!
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1 John 1
J. N. Darby.
The great purpose of God, in all His dealings in grace, is to bring us - and to bring us individually too - into fellowship with Himself. "Truly our fellowship is with the Father." Thus we have the full knowledge of God, as far as it can be known by men, and that in full communion with Himself: not in the way of creation - that is, not merely as creatures, but in "union"; and we are made partakers of the Holy Ghost that there may be power; "we dwell in him and he in us." There cannot be anything more intimate.
It is not knowledge or science that has anything to do with this; for if it be but the human mind working on the things of God, it is but that "high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God." Babes in Christ have possession of these things, they have not to seek for them, they are in possession of them, though of course they have to ripen in acquaintance with them. Knowledge itself, mere knowledge, puffs up; but, being brought low, the Spirit of God can act upon the soul and give knowledge in communion with God.
Although the Epistle of John is very abstract, yet it is abstract about things that the very feeblest saint knows in Christ. God is brought down to our nature, for God can come down to us in our weakness in Christ. The difference between the writings of Paul and John is this, that Paul unfolds to us the counsels of God in creation - the counsels of God towards the Jews (there are various developments of Christ's Person, as in Hebrews and Colossians); but John may be called more abstract, because he speaks of the nature of God Himself. The purpose and object of God is to bring us into full fellowship with Himself.
There are three things I would here notice. First, the work of God by which we can stand in His presence perfectly free from any question of sin, so that we can enjoy all that God is. Second, justification by faith and acceptance in the Beloved - the perfect cleansing of the conscience, knowing we are accepted so as to be able to be before Him in perfect peace. Third, the new birth, commonly called regeneration. There must be a new nature capable of affections towards God. An orphan who never knew a father has the affections of a child, is capable of loving a father, and is often very unhappy because without the object towards whom those affections would naturally flow. So the capacity to love God is that which we get by being partakers of the divine nature. The Holy Ghost is that which gives us competency to enjoy these things. We have an unction from the Holy One given to us, to enable us to enjoy what God has given to us. There must be our standing in the presence of God without our conscience being at work at all; a nature capable of enjoying God - a new nature; and power to walk in that new nature, which is by the Holy Ghost dwelling in us.
254 The thing brought especially before us is what that is we are to enjoy: the nature of the thing brought down to the understanding of a poor sinner; and that tries the conscience, just as it moves the affections. God is light, and if I am brought into the blessedness of what God is, it must put the conscience to the test; and I ask, am I standing in it? If I am capable of it, then I enjoy all the blessedness of standing in the light, and am in a position to test all that pretends to possess this character. "God is light." He is bringing this home to the hearts of the saints. And this must be by presenting Christ Himself. There was, at the time this Epistle was written, a great deal made of development, and He wants to bring them back to the truth. Science, so called, had got in. The character of apostolic teaching was to bring them back "earnestly to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints." "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned." "That which was from the beginning." My soul ought to know Christ better every day. The moment I get "God manifest in the flesh," I cannot know anything out of Him, but that which is false. The question of knowledge is to give place to Christ. If I get there, nothing can shake me. I am in Christ. "These things write we unto you that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." Do you believe on the Son? Then rest there.
Verse 1. First, it was from the beginning; second, it was a real substantial Person they had known familiarly, not a doctrine; that is the blessed secret of all. If they have Christ, then they have all that the Father has, all that is revealed of Him: and they cannot go from that without being wrong. They have got eternal life, the perfect revelation of God - the power of life in Christ. This is what is presented to us as the full enjoyment and the safeguard of the saint. It is ours, though that which was with the Father, yet was so near to us; not union, but so near to us that nothing could be so near as Christ Himself. Instead of wanting anything between myself and Christ, it is revealed to me, so that nothing could be so near to me as Christ Himself. This is the eternal life that was with the Father.
255 And it is as we study the Lord Jesus Christ that we shall have affections established towards Him, which nothing can break. The poor woman who was a sinner had such confidence in Him that she had come to Him, and loved Him; but the secret of our joy is to know the love of Christ to us; and then we have confidence in Him, understanding that God has come so near as to reveal Himself, and inspire confidence. The more we go out and study Christ - the more we penetrate into His ways - the more we learn the depth of all these riches in Him, the more is His divine fulness revealed to us. If it is His taking little children up in His arms, I see in it what God's character is. "He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father." Having truth thus revealed in a Person, I get it for the humblest, lowest, poorest, sinner, because it is a personal act of our Lord Jesus Christ. "That which was from the beginning." And now, mark, this "Word of life," while it shews what God was in Christ, shews it communicated to us; and everything, true or false, is tested by this. So he asks, "Is there love?" No. Then it is not of God. "He that loveth not knoweth not God." This is now what John teaches, he brings me up to the object - what God was. "That which we have seen with our eyes"; "God is light"; "the blood of Jesus Christ his Son, cleanseth us from all sin"; the communication of life to the Christian; the height of the source of the life communicated to us. But in the Gospel of John you will find, "of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace," "which thing is true in him and in you." "An old commandment which was from the beginning"; now a new commandment, become true in Him and in you. He called it a new commandment, though an old one - a simple truth that Christ Himself is become our life, "that the life of Jesus might be manifest in our mortal bodies." If a poor sinner is converted, he has the life communicated from Jesus up there, which comes down to the lowest need in us; and yet how high it rises!
256 This Gospel begins before creation. Genesis begins with creation, and gives the scene in which all is to be acted; but John gives Him who created, and states the pre-existence of God. "Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth," "thou art the same" - we get Christ before the creation, and then in creation. "The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us," and became the source of life; and we receive our life from Him who existed, before all worlds, from everlasting. We receive our new nature from Him, and are united to Him who was before the world, and who created the world. This has a double effect (if right with God), lifting our hearts up in ten thousand thousand thanks, while it manifests the life of Jesus. The least thing manifests the life of Jesus. Whatever does not manifest Him is of the world; whatever is not the manifestation of the life of Christ in our souls, it is sin. And do not think that a hardship. No; rejoice in it. I would have your hearts enlarged; as the apostle says, "be ye also enlarged." Oh to have Christ so before the eye as to be able to judge everything in His light! Do not think it is great learning; no, there may be the lust of the mind as well as the lust of the flesh; but if in communion with God, we discern all things.
I call your minds back to see the way we received the life; it was in the humblest and simplest way. He who came into the world to save sinners, He has made us vessels of His fulness. Thus we have fellowship with the Father and with the Son, and display it. "Truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ." The effect is, we have the Father and the Son, and we have nothing more to seek. I have the Father and the Son. Can I get truth outside the Father and the Son? I may have more to learn. If a man is on the ocean, there may be a great deal he has to discover of it, but he has not to get there; he says, I am there. So I am in the truth. I have got a great deal to learn; but I am in the Father and the Son, and I am in the truth. I do not want to seek it if I am in it. I have the very eternal God in whom I dwell - I have come to the Father. When there is a consciousness of this, O what comfort and what peace! It not only guards us from evils without, but it gives spiritual rest within. If I am striving to get something, I have no communion. If I want to get to the sovereign, when I am in His presence already, I have no communion; and if I am not brought up there, I cannot have the sense of what the conscience ought to be in God's presence. The joy is, that our fellowship is with the Father, and not that of getting there.
257 "These things write we unto you that your joy may be full." There is where God brings the saint if there is humbleness. And if there is not humbleness, we shall slip. When we lose the sense of God's presence, the sense of it, I say (because we are always in His presence in truth), we are at the point to sin. My natural character or flesh will shew itself if I am out of His presence. There is such a thing as the saint's dwelling in the conscious presence of God without fear. If there is anything between me and God, my conscience will be at work; but when the Spirit is not grieved, the soul is in the presence of God for joy; learning holiness, it is true, but in joy, because occupied in communion instead of in detection; and that is a great thing. There is such a thing as being in His presence without the conscience having to be exercised, and in perfect joy. "My peace I give unto you." What was that peace? There were no vagabond affections - there could not be, and so there was full peace of heart with God. Christ was divinely perfect - all His affections always in tune with God. Now, through the grace and power of God, we may be brought to that, Christ having been revealed to the soul, the world is cast out, and Christ is everything, and there is perfect joy. This is often what our experience is after conversion, but afterwards the love to Christ grows less fervent - the world creeps in little by little, and we have less joy.
There are three things which characterise a Christian. First, "he is in the light as God is in the light." Now God had said to Israel, "I will dwell in the thick darkness"; and at Sinai told them to keep off; "for if so much as a beast touch the mountain it shall be stoned." There was a great deal of good there, but He was in His pavilion of darkness, not seen. God acted towards Israel, but did not shew Himself. Now the veil is rent from top to bottom, and all is light. It is the very nature of the truth we are in, that God is now manifestly revealed, and he that is come in through the veil stands in the light of God's holiness, perfect purity in itself, and it shews everything that is not so. Second, "Fellowship one with another." We are there together, and all have fellowship by the same Holy Ghost dwelling in all. Third, We can be there because "the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin." The more thoroughly in the light, the more it is seen that there is no spot on us through that blood. This could not be said of a Jew; but now the righteousness of God is set forth, and we are brought into the light as He is in the light. Is this a thing that makes you unhappy, or gives you joy of heart? If we are true of heart, we shall be glad of the light to detect the darkness in us. "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." We do not want to escape from the light, but to be searched by it - not with a pretension that we have no sin, but the consciousness that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin. For the effect of being in the light is, that we confess our sins. "In whose spirit there is no guile." There are two things there, the confession and the love.
258 Verses 1-4 are that there may be no deception. Then in verse 5, "This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." Now that is the test when Christ is known in the presence of God: there is no question about sin. How came I there? I came through the blood - then I have got peace. If I am reasoning about God, this is another thing; but if we have got there, we got there through the blood, and this gives peace, a peace which is never lost. There is a peace which may be lost: happy at first, while fresh from conversion, and all is easy and smooth with us, our hearts attracted by the grace of Christ; but if failure comes in, conscience is awakened, sin alarms, and we lose our peace, so that we do not know where we are. Until we have apprehended that we are brought to God - where we never could be brought if there remained a spot of sin upon us - we cannot know settled peace in our souls, as spoken of in Hebrews, "no more conscience of sin[s]"; and that is enduring peace. The power of the affections of the new nature forms a link of fellowship with God; and only as we keep in the light, shall we know the practical enjoyment of it. We must be in the light that evil thoughts may be shut out, so that we may have fellowship with God. In how many things, in our intercourse with one another or with the world, self comes in and is not judged by us! There is a practical consciousness in the Christian that he cannot go on without God, and he judges, waits, and confesses, trusting in God, and thus his heart is kept calm and in peace.
259 There are two things. First, The manifestation of the eternal life - for it has been manifested to us. Second, We are partakers of it, I have fellowship with the Father and the Son. He has communicated to us that nature, so that we can delight in His fellowship.
The Lord give us to keep ourselves in the love of God - in His presence, in the light, detecting everything that is not of Him, judging it, and thus to be in the enjoyment of His love.
If our hearts were as simple as the word of God, our perception of its truths would be as simple and as easy. But it is not so. In a certain sense it could not be so; nor ought it to be so, till our hearts and thoughts are brought into subjection to God's thoughts. There will be no simplicity till the conscience is purged; because, till the soul is brought to God, all is confusion and darkness on account of sin. In partial and dimmer light there is often terror, because everything is confused. So when the conscience is at work, until we are brought to set to our seal that God is true, and learn that all our thoughts perish, all our ways are foolishness, terror and confusion reign in the soul. But when brought to this, our hearts become as simple as the word. It is a great matter to have the heart exercised. God would have, and will have, the mind and conscience exercised. But till our thoughts are brought into subjection to God's thoughts - our own thoughts utterly set aside - we cannot have blessed and happy thoughts of God. When our thoughts flow in the current of God's thoughts - when His thoughts become ours - it is blessed in every sense. The conscience is blessed, the heart is blessed; and you go on cheerfully. Not so when God speaks, and we begin to reason; setting up our thoughts against, or mingling them with, God's revelation. That is not simplicity. Till the soul is bowed to receive God's thoughts you cannot, and ought not, to have perfect peace. I have sin in me; how then can I have peace? Here is the difficulty. For, "if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." If the revelation of God in Christ shines into me, I cannot say, "I have no sin." What follows? "If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father." Here, then, I find how I can have fellowship with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. Christ the Advocate with the Father, maintains us in the communion we are apt to lose. This is the great secret which breaks down human pride - entire subjection to God's thoughts. If God has given a revelation, and I am not subject to it, it is unbelief and rebellion. God says, "the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanseth us from all sin." If I say, "I have done this or that, and God cannot forget; He knows all, and He must remember"; I am found reasoning, and not submitting to God's thoughts. I am concluding what God must be, from what I find in myself, consequent on the light which has shined in.
260 How then can I have peace? God does not mean us to take up things lightly, without exercise of soul. When the light of God shines into the conscience, sin is felt, and seen too, where it never was seen before. God shines in, and I find darkness. God cannot have to do with darkness. I find that in me which God cannot accept. How can God accept me?
I am always glad to see a conscience exercised thus. It is all useful to convict of sin. It is good for the light to probe to the bottom of the heart. It is awful to think what the human heart is - I do not mean in the gross forms of evil. There is something in the selfishness, the cold calculating reasoning of man's heart, worse than all the sins one could enumerate - yes, even of the decent man who keeps his character! Is there one single motive which governs your heart, decent and sober as you are, which governed Christ? Is there one feeling in your breast which was in Christ? Not one. What governs men? Selfishness. Not so Christ. There was no selfishness in Christ. In Him all was love. Love it was that brought Him down. Love gave Him energy when hungry and weary at the well. Love carried Him on, one constant unfailing stream of love. Never was He betrayed into anything contrary to it. Deserted, abandoned, betrayed, still there was one unwearying action of love. Selfishness can feel love. It is even lovely to man's mind, though he is the very opposite of it. Yet some are amiable and beautiful characters. But how do they use their amiability? To attract to self! self governs man. Selfishness need not be put into him; it is there. All is sin from beginning to end - all self. Whatever be the form it takes, it is vanity. Is it not true of every one that will read this, that some personal gratification, perhaps some little bit of dress, has more power to occupy the thoughts, than the agony of Christ? Not that He would have us always occupied with that; He would have us occupied with His Person and glory.
261 When I want to prove, then, is that we cannot think badly enough of what our hearts are. It is well that we should know it, for we cannot have the truth without in some measure judging the root and principle of evil within. But then have we any power to remedy the evil? No, none. But when brought to God, happily we get miserable about it. When there are desires after truth, I hope, because I see some goodness in God; but hope is dashed by seeing some evil in myself. That is not simplicity. It is judging God by some sort of knowledge of what I am. It may be true and righteous; but it is law. The principle of law is, that God is towards man according to what man is towards God. It is the principle which conscience always will act on; for according to conscience it is right. The evil is not in this, but in the fact that I am not brought to total despair. The light has not yet broken down the will, so as to make me cry out, "I am vile, and abhor myself in dust and ashes."
Beloved friends, if I take the ground of expecting anything from God, in virtue of what I am towards Him, all is over! there is nothing but condemnation. God is holy, and I am not. God is righteous, and I am a sinner. The end of all these exercises of soul is to make you cry out, "I am vile," and that is all. God is holy, and I am not. He is holy, and must be holy, and ought to be holy. Would you have Him lower Himself down to what you are? No, never. I may tremble before Him when I think of it, but I would not have it otherwise. No person quickened into the divine nature could deliberately wish God to come down from His holiness, to spare one sin; because he has learnt by that same nature to hate sin. My heart has tasted a little of love in God Himself; for He cannot reveal Himself without revealing love. The law shews man what he ought to be, but does not shew what God is. It says, love God, and it shews me that I ought to love, but does not tell me who or what the God is I am to love. Job said, if I could but find Him! However distracted and broken to pieces under the hand of God, he felt that if he could only find Him, he would love Him. "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him!" Flesh is always under the law. Realising by faith the precious truth that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses from all sin, then all is easy, all is peace. Flesh comes in and troubles, and the soul is down; and it is up and down; and the evil is that the soul gets habituated to such alternations, and not to walking in communion with God.
262 To think that God is going to condemn me is not fellowship with His thoughts. What is fellowship? Common thoughts together; common feelings, affections, objects; one heart, one mind. Thus we have fellowship with God! How wonderful! Fellowship with the Father and the Son. How so? Why; what have I received, if I have not received God's thoughts? Does not the Father delight in the Son? and do not I delight in that there is all beauty and perfectness in Him? Do not I delight in a soul being converted? Is it not your delight that Christ should be perfectly honoured and glorified? and is it not God's too? If God's thoughts are the spring of our thoughts, can we wonder that our joy should be full? The Holy Ghost gives thoughts, and our hearts are too narrow to take them in in all their fulness and power; but our joy is full, nay so full that it runs over. It is not that we are not inconsistent to the end. The peace and rest that we get is, that there is no modification, no change, in God Himself.
If we say there is this or that inconsistency in me, and how can such as I look to God, and begin questioning, we get back to law - to judging by my own good-for-nothing heart of what God is. Would I have you indifferent to sins? No! but I would you had so settled and constant a judgment of the flesh, as vile and cannot please God, as to give yourself entirely up. Many of us have to learn this by detail - by failing, and failing, and failing. It is better to learn it by a ray of light shot from God's credited word - to believe, from His report that, from the first shoot it puts forth from the earth to the last fruit it bears, it is the old tree, and will never bring forth anything but wild grapes. A hard lesson this, but a true one. Are your hearts brought to say, in God's presence, I know that "I am carnal, sold under sin?" Have you come to this point, to accept the entire judgment of God against yourself? Terrible! But you must get there to know more full blessedness. Have you ever sat down satisfied to know that the self that is sitting there cannot please God? When it comes to that I give up all thoughts of judging God by what I am; for then He could only cast me out of His presence! I am not looking to gain eternal life. I cannot; I have failed. Where then shall I find that which I so desperately want? Why in this was manifested the love of God (v. 2). Himself is manifested.
263 The life you want is come by another. "Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." You are just the opposite to Jesus. How did you find that out? Jesus is manifested, the eternal life which came down from the Father, to you, because you could never have got your heart up to it. If Christ is not my life, where is it? Is Christ my life? Yes! and what a life I have. It makes me see sin in me - true. But if I have the sin, have I an imperfect life? A life which, perhaps, God cannot be pleased with? No; it is given from God, because I am mere sin. God sent His Son that I might live through Him. It is God's free gift. Where is responsibility then? As regards getting, there is none. It is in the using! Do I weaken responsibility? Nay, I give it all its force. If you are under the law, you are either weakening its authority (for if I say God is merciful and will give a reprieve, I destroy the law), or you established the law, proving its utter condemnation, and that you are dead through it - a lost sinner - alive by the life of Christ.
"This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all" (v. 5). God comes in as light. Sin is darkness. Light has no fellowship with darkness. Light being come in, we must so stand in the presence of God that, in the full light of His holiness, no spot at all is seen in us. Do you walk thus in the light? It is a real thing. The walk is what a man really is. Can you stand in the light, as God is in it without a veil between, walking, not according to the light, but in the light? Have you ever walked in such sort, knowing, without an effort in your conscience, that you are in the presence of God? If not, how have you been walking - going on for a few brief years? Whither you know not - in the awful folly of the human heart - in a constant state of moral madness! Have you ever had it all told out in your conscience, alone with God, all that you ever did? A long tale! That is what you have done, that is what you have thought, and I saw it all! Would you like thus to be told out, alone with God, the things that perhaps were not done before men, just proving that you thought more of man than of God? Is it all going to sink into oblivion? Have you thus been manifested to God, as the apostle speaks?
264 Here is a message - mark who brings it! A message by Christ. To bring me to Christ - to God - to judge? No! But to bring me to One who has come to put away all that He has made manifest! I breathe again: what a comfort! I can desire now that everything should be known, everything I have even thought of, because it is to Him who came to put it all away - not to hide, nor excuse, but to put it all away. The Son of God has died for it all. It is God putting my sin away, instead of putting me away. I am in the light, but the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses me from all sin. I get the witness of God Himself, God who is light. If He does not shew a spot in me, who will? Do I say, there is no spot in my nature? No. But it does not depend on what I am; it depends on God, in whose light I am. The God who manifests me tells me that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses me from all sin! God has loved me perfectly. How do I know that? Because of what I am? No: I know it from what God is, and from what He has done; and my soul rests in constant, perfect, undisturbed peace; for God has revealed Himself to be what He is, and has revealed what He has done, in that Christ died; and what He has done never can change - He never changes. It is in the power of an accomplished salvation that the soul rests, and not on anything that is yet to be done; so that there can be no change. The blood of Christ alone blots out my sin. If Christ did not do it perfectly, when will it be done? But He has done it. "By one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified." When faith, by divine teaching, has laid hold on this, faith does not change either. "The worshippers once purged have no more conscience of sins."
One word at the close on that which is important to us all - communion or fellowship. Is communion never interrupted? Yes! But God's love is not interrupted, nor my confidence, though my communion may often be; for God cannot have communion with a single sin - with an idle trifling thought - so that, when such come into the mind, we cannot have communion. What is the resource then? The answer is given in chapter 2:1, "My little children, these things write I unto you that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." It is not here the Mediator with God, but the Advocate with the Father. Communion with the Father has been interrupted. Advocacy is founded on two points: that He, the righteous One is in God's presence, and that He has made propitiation for us. We have fellowship with the Father and the Son, and we lose it through sin or folly. Christ comes in as the Advocate, and the Spirit of Christ works according to advocacy, and restores communion, brings us back to fellowship with the Father and the Son. Here is the remedy for daily failure. Our position is fellowship with the Father and the Son.
265 "That our joy may be full." Have you been brought to this? He has made peace. Have you got it? Take no rest till you have it. Tolerate no sin; but see that God has put it all away by the blood of the cross. God forbid there should be any levity about sin. Nothing is so impossible as that God can brook sin. But He can put it away. Have you, by faith, attained this rest, rest in that eternal life which came by the shed blood, never to be shed again? Beloved friends, only be sure of this, that God is love; that in all His ways with you, He is love, and He would have you happy. You cannot be happy in evil. Because He is love, He would bring us to know this love and find therein our rest. Aye, and He would have us reckon on Him as regards our failures. I have sin in me, and I have no strength save in Him. If I cannot, or do not, go to Him when there is sin and failure, where am I to go for strength? Moses said, Exodus 34:9, "If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it is a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheritance." Could you go up with the stiffneckedness you have without God? "Go with us," says Moses, "because it is a stiffnecked people." You will never get the victory over sin, nor indeed properly judge it, unless you have God with you. Christ can give us to hate the sin and strengthen us against the thing we hate. God is love. I know it in Christ, and I have Him against the evil that would hinder me - the thing I feared would be too much for me. "We have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love, and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him."
It is a great mercy that God has not left us in the dark as to our state before Him. Now men, by nature, have a notion of judgment. Even the heathen have this; and much of the Christianity of the present day is little more. Men try to conduct themselves in such sort as to stand in judgment, tempered perhaps by mercy. They confound what is never confounded in the word of God - judgment and mercy.
266 Now Christ did not come to leave men there; He did not die to leave men there. He came to put men in a totally different condition. If the Son of man came into the world and died, it must have been for some great purpose. He brought down into this world the whole light of grace and truth - all that was needed to change the whole relation of a man to God; He came with it.
In verse 3 we get the object of writing this scripture, that we may have fellowship with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. It speaks of such an entire putting away of sin, and such a knowledge of God's thoughts about the Father and the Son as that we may have fellowship with them. What a wonderful thing! Not a mere natural thought of judgment, but companionship of heart with the Father and the Son. Does this leave any uncertainty as to our state at the great day? No. He is not to have fellowship and intimate friendship with us and then condemn us. No. There is such a cleansing as that all that could hinder this fellowship is for ever put away.
Mark how far a man's thought is from that naturally. He says, I have not this fellowship, this joy: God is in heaven and I on the earth. Well, if it is so, you have not got the good of the gospel. If you have not fellowship with the Father, you are not thinking about Him at all, or else you are dreading Him. You have not fellowship, you cannot have fellowship, if you feel criminal before Him. It is anything but fellowship. The will is not broken down when there is dread. But how is this? Why! is not your heart given to pleasure, to money? Are you not after the flesh, after things which are quite contrary to God, and contrary to fellowship with God? "The carnal mind is enmity to God." This is our state naturally, and what the word of God calls darkness; not merely being in the dark, but darkness itself, just as God is light. It is in you that the evil is. There is the insensibility of a drunkard; but besides this, there is the fact that he loves to gratify a vile lust. "Ye were sometimes darkness."
And what is this darkness? Corruption of nature. Compare yourself with Christ. He is the pattern of what is good. Are you not just the very opposite? How came you to be so? All the objects for which you are living are just the opposite of that for which Christ was living. You are living for pleasure, for money, for fame, and for a thousand other things, while He was ever living unto God. I am not speaking of your outward life, but of your motives. All that is governing your life is the opposite of what governed Christ. Suppose a person brought up in filth from his youth; he does not know that it is filth. He has got accustomed to it; and why? Because his heart is as filthy as his clothes or his house.
267 Now we are so accustomed to sin that we do not see it to be sin. What does that prove? Just that we love it. "This is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil." The rejection of Jesus is the proof of it. You may say that, if you had lived then, you would not have done as they did, you would not reject Him. Are you sure of that? What are you doing now? Do you see any beauty in Him? Do you see one bit of darkness in yourself? When He is brought in testimony before you, you do not see beauty in Him. That is darkness. We love our lusts, and we do not love the Lord Jesus Christ. That is our state. Christ is not the thing that governs and possesses our hearts day by day. If so, how can we have fellowship? "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." But you are darkness, and how can you have fellowship with Him? You are darkness in your conduct, in your will, and in your judgment; for your judgment is governed by your will, your motives, desires, etc. He is holiness itself, "light," which is pure and which manifests everything. But if He manifests everything in you, how then can you have fellowship with Him?
Now this is a message of what God is, "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." He cannot give up His light, He cannot have fellowship with darkness; and it would not be a blessing if He did. But it is a message brought down here. It is not in heaven, but here that we have the message, "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." "If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth." If you call yourself a Christian, you are saying that you have fellowship with Him; but if you are walking in darkness you are deceiving yourself. This is a fearful thing. God is so totally out of men's minds, that they have not the sense that they have got away from Him. God is light. There cannot be the slightest communion with darkness. God cannot undo Himself, and destroy His own holiness to have fellowship with darkness. You are deceiving yourself.
268 Now there is another thing; "If we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another; and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." God will not leave you away from Himself. If He makes you happy, it is in Himself. Now this is what natural conscience dreads - to be in God's presence. God, as He is, without modifying one bit of His holiness, puts us there in the light. Then I am in the light as God is in the light. This was in Christ. What do we see in Christ? Holiness in every thought. Israel undertook to obey God under terror, Christ in love. Men undertake this as Israel did, under terror of judgment. Men do undertake to do God's will in view of judgment. Now Christ said, "Lo, I come to do thy will, O God." That is what Israel undertook, and we know how they failed. That is what men are doing - undertaking to have to do with God in prospect of judgment. God dealt with Israel so to prove that they could not do it. But that is what Christ did in grace. So when He came on earth He was all obedience and love Christ comes, and what do we find in all His ways? Separation from evil. He kept evil outside of Him in passing through it. He touched the leper and was undefiled. He was love; He never did anything but love. He was the living expression of the holiness and love of God in the midst of sin.
When the truth of that is brought into the conscience, when I see that I have slighted the Christ, and preferred idle vanities to Him, how it shews me what I am! When I see the love of Christ, does not that come and say, "O you are a wretch to prefer a bit of dress to Christ, to take anything when Christ is disliked for it!" And when thus brought into the light, in the presence of God, we judge ourselves. I judge rightly what I am, and what I have been doing, all the while I have been in darkness. I must, of course, see the light; therefore it is by faith. Not that I may realise all, but yet I judge all in God's presence and hate myself. And it is just when we begin to think that God does not hate us that we begin to hate ourselves. When the spirituality of the law comes, we hate sin, but dread the consequences; but when the light of Christ comes, we hate sin through and through, and there is humbleness. I hate sin and abhor myself. Now, there is a real moral change. I am brought into the true light. O what a difference when a man is brought to God; not in terror which makes him run away, nor in full peace, but yet to a God who, in love, has brought me into His presence to shew me what I am. Then, I repeat, it is getting into the light. There is distress at first, but so much the better, for the heart is set right.
269 "The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." Here is something more than hating sin. We are in the light. God will not enfeeble that light so as to allow one shade of darkness. He loves us so much as not to dim one ray of His glory, but He is doing that which will make us happy in it. Instead of allowing sin, He cleanses it away.
If walking in the light as He is in the light, how do I get there? Not in Christ's life merely, for I need His death. There the light was more shewn than in His life. There God is shewn to be intolerant of all sin. God Himself has marked there, in the cross, that He cannot tolerate sin. And if Christ was holiness Himself, it shews more clearly the fearfulness of sin put upon Him. If God and Christ are to settle the question of sin between them, they must do it according to the perfection of their own knowledge of it. There light and sin met. Light is turned into judgment against sin. Light did meet the sin, and in judgment. Where are we to get the fruit of this? Now take the cross; there He was giving Himself up, all that He was for us. There never was a time in which light and love came out so as on the cross - the perfection of light, because of obedience; of love, because of giving up of self. Never was there such obedience as when Christ was made sin. All is brought to the same focus, that I may see light and love in Christ. Why all this? That the blood of Jesus Christ His Son may cleanse us from all sin.
Now that I am brought into the light, what do I see? Sin on me? No, I see it was laid on Christ. I see light dealing with sin on Him. When I learn the extent of sin, then I learn the extent of love. When brought into the light as God is - in the cross, I see that Christ has put my sins away; and my being in the light it is that enables me to see it. When I come to see sin in its fulness, I see that it is on Christ. And now there is not merely the cleansing of my conscience, but peace with God. It is in the light. I am in the light, as God is in the light; and the very thing that brings me to see sin, brings me to see sin put away. I know too that God is love, and here I have peace. Then we get truth in the inward parts. If I confess sin - own all sin as such, that is truth in the inward parts. See Psalm 32. So we are brought in the consciousness of forgiveness into the presence of God; and there I know I am cleansed according to God's mind. Then I learn God's love. In Isaiah 43 God says, "Thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities." What then? "I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own name's sake."
270 Now this is the message that "God is light." He cannot change; you must. The place where this takes place is the cross. The message is God's perfect love. God, in love to your souls, has not waited till judgment to tell you what sin is, but has told it out in Christ as in His sight, and He has done so in putting it away. Hence the fearful guilt of despising such grace.
The special point in what we have before us here, as I may say in all the writings of John, is such a manifestation of the Father in the Son as should bring us into fellowship and association with both. We have difficulties: there is the holy nature and character of God, and our state. He first puts this blessed thought and purpose of God, giving us fellowship with the Father and the Son, and then goes on to shew where the difficulty lies.
As Christians we have a new nature and capacity of enjoying God, as born of God, a divine nature - "that which is born of the Spirit is spirit"; and we have the power of the Holy Ghost. Evil nature has some special delight; and so the divine nature in us delights in divine things. If this were simply so, all would be very simple; but the flesh is there. Yet it is true for all that, that we should never have had the same kind of fellowship with the Father and the Son if we had not these exercises with other things that are not the Father and the Son. We have to go through temptation; but all this brings out the love and thoughtfulness of God about us that we never should have learned if we were not what we are. Man in Eden would be in innocence, thanking God and enjoying himself; but we have had Christ, that is, God revealing Himself fully in grace above all the sin. It was natural to God, if I may so speak, to love creation, but something more than natural, when God in sovereign grace commends His love to us when we are sinners. There I find what rises above all my thoughts of simple goodness; One absolutely holy, not merely good, but a perfectly holy nature dealing with one that is evil. That is infinite goodness, and yet it brings us in this increased knowledge of what God is to where there has been no evil at all.
271 This revelation makes us know God as we never could have known Him otherwise. The angels delight to look into it, but it applies to the affections of our hearts as applied to ourselves; for He does not take hold of angels but of the seed of Abraham. I get then the Lord Jesus Christ becoming a man, shewing His holiness where sin was - not where sin never could enter - and then the patience and the goodness of the love, the perfect revelation of the Father. He could say, "Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father." "No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him." Even if we take the highest character of this, we have the Father's delight in the Son Himself revealed to us, and we are brought into it in Christ, the very thing that should occupy us. He puts us, by the love that sought us while sinners, into this love; we have fellowship with the Father and with His Son; it is there that we are and thus so blessedly brought in.
I see a Man (one who is God over all, but still a man) the object of the Father's delight, and the One who had His delight in the Father. "As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you." And "I have declared unto them thy name and will declare it, that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them and I in them." It is all sovereign grace towards me, it is true, but redemption has brought us thus (Christ having become our life) into the apprehension of all these delights; so that, while we are brought to the dust as to ourselves, it brings us to full joy. And when God revealed Himself thus, He does not say "this is my beloved Son, you ought to love Him," but "this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased" - "I love Him." He reveals His own affections to the Son. When we come to the death of the Lord Jesus, "now is the Son of man glorified and God is glorified in him." I see the sinless One, in the very place of sin where He was made sin, perfect in love to His Father and perfect in obedience. I say, was there ever anything like it? This perfect One, perfect in dependence when as a victim forsaken of God, perfect in His love, perfect in obedience: everything was tested to the uttermost - "the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?" When I see all this, my soul as taught of God adoringly delights in it, humbled to the dust as to ourselves, still looking at the perfectness of this wondrous One. I suppose the soul has had peace, sin all gone; then Christ is the blessed object of my soul, and I learn the kind of feelings I never should have otherwise known. He could say "therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life," and I say therefore do I love Him. I have got the thought of the Father about Him. It is not merely that my sins are put away; but by the Father thus revealing all His thoughts and ways in Christ as He has, my soul in looking at Christ sees all this perfectness, enough to draw out the affections of the Father because of His perfectness of love to Him and obedience. He has set Him at His own right hand in glory; I sit down to gaze at Him, and see infinite perfectness. The Father could not but delight in, and love Him; and as taught of God I have fellowship with the Father in the very most blessed objects of His affections, the closest fullest object of His love. He has centred all my affections; as it is said in the Epistle to the Ephesians, "that in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness towards us in Christ Jesus" - even to angels and principalities and powers in the heavens.
272 It is there where a soul is brought, when there is peace of heart - not merely of conscience - but peace of heart through the Holy Ghost, when peace of conscience has nothing to do with it. If my affections are concentrated on the object of the Father's whole delight, I know the infiniteness of the object, and this gives peace of heart. Through sovereign grace I have my delight in Him. My affections are feeble and weak; but still if they are centred on this object, I am at the infiniteness of the source of delight. He is the Father's constant delight. His delight was to do His Father's will - His meat and drink to do the will of Him that sent Him. With Him I have all things; the object is there; with Him I know the Father. I have His Father my Father, His God my God. I have the Spirit of adoption whereby I cry, Abba Father. The affections flow out according to the new nature and the Spirit of Christ. It is not supposing that our affections are adequate: they never are even in human things, but they can be concentrated - not let out to other things. We are finite: the object is infinite; confidence grows in the apprehension of it.
273 We are brought then in this new nature and the power of the Holy Ghost - the Father has brought me - into the very same place and title and name that Christ is in. "Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us that we should be called the sons of God. Beloved, now are we. the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is." "As we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly." The soul goes on in fellowship with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. It cannot be otherwise if you merely take the truth, because it is the Holy Ghost that is the spring of the affections and thoughts, and He cannot give us different ones from those of the Father and the Son. For though the Holy Ghost is down here and working in us, He brings down the things that belong there and communicates them to us.
When I speak of my need as a sinner, it is not fellowship; I must come as a sinner to the cross, wanting to be cleansed, and justified. This brings me into that; but I must come as a sinner, I must come by my conscience, though my heart may be attracted by the Lord Jesus; if my conscience is not reached, nothing is done. His holy love, not mine, attracts me; but if I come into God's presence, He is light, and my conscience is reached. If I anon with joy receive the gospel, there is no root, though there may be sincerity at the moment; where love works, it always brings light, because God is love as well as light, and the love gives me confidence to come into the light when I find I am a sinner.
You will always find these two things where a soul has to do with God: you cannot have confidence without finding out both. Why did the woman that was a sinner come into the Pharisee's house? Because the love of Christ was in her heart. It is the same with every soul. God is both light and love. He has really revealed Christ to us, and I have confidence. The righteousness of God against sin is revealed and love to the sinner. We walk in the light as God is in the light. It is the only way we can go to God; I cannot come but through the cross of Christ. Then, when I am come, I find in passing through the veil, there is not a morsel of sin left on me in the sight of God. I am fit for the light, and then I come to enjoy God's way in it. I have this side in coming to God, I want the cross; but then when I pass through, I am reconciled to God, and begin to learn His thoughts - to look on the cross from God's side. I come to Him, and there I see all the wondrous blessedness of what God is, and therefore my heart can adore, being in peace. Having come, I have fellowship with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.
274 First is brought out simply and absolutely that as such he that is born of God cannot sin. Christ is his life: sin cannot touch it - "he that is born of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not." But it gives us what our portion, our place is. If I only get a mixed condition, I cannot have God's complacency in it. It is in complacency and fellowship: our proper life is proper fellowship, and that in divine complacency. Our proper divine life is fellowship with the Father and with the Son. It is not a question of being able to stand before God in righteousness; that is the claim of His holiness and righteousness, not fellowship. If it be a question of righteousness, He is estimating in a judicial way what is before Him. And, Christ being before Him, it is all settled. But here it is the full joy that should be ours in this fellowship, and that by the perfect blessed revelation of the eternal life which was with the Father.
"For the life was manifested and we have seen it, and bear witness and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested unto us: that which we have seen and heard declare we unto you that ye also may have fellowship with us." We have seen all that is in the Father's heart close to ourselves in a man (v. 1). "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us; and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father" - He was constantly before us, and we looking on Him.
Here I get this blessed object before me, this eternal life come down to me in which the Father has been perfectly revealed, revealed in Him so that that which is my life reveals the Father. It is a wonderful blessedness, a truly blessed joy. That which perfectly reveals the Father and represents Him has come down here in my nature. Therefore the apostle so insists on it - we have heard Him, we have seen Him with our eyes, we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life. There is what he first presents; "these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full."
275 Now comes the other side, the grace having been all brought out. This is that which was from the beginning (mark the word); now what does he reveal? He has a message, "that God is light," which is, that He is absolute purity, and reveals everything. This is what light does, it makes all things manifest. "God is light and in him is no darkness at all" - no mixture. "If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in darkness, we lie and do not the truth." It is the nature of God in its purity, applied as a test of communion. This is the message that Christ has brought, that God is light. And we walk in the light - that is, in the thorough knowledge of God. Darkness is no knowledge of God at all. If I take the world, the light shines in darkness, and the darkness comprehends it not. That is, man's heart was the very opposite of God's. "Ye were sometime darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord." "If we walk in the light" - here it is not merely according to the light, but "in the light," that is, the full revelation of God, though of course we ought to walk accordingly.
Now mark another point of importance. It is an entirely new thing that is given to us; it is that which was "from the beginning." It is not as in the Gospel - "in the beginning"; because the Word is before the creation. In the beginning God created; but before this Christ was there and had no beginning: when nothing was created He was - that is where the Gospel begins. But here we have got a question of associating man with God in a new standing, that is, in grace, and this is what was "from the beginning." The old man is set aside; it is a new start-point, God's Son, still a man. He is the First-born, the man of God's delight and God's counsels; others are brought into the place by grace. But the cross has come in and closed the history of man as a lost sinner, and begun the history of the accepted man - that is, of Christ. "Let that therefore abide in you which ye have heard from the beginning" - it is Christ. The law and the prophets were before Him, but are all entirely set aside for faith; and, Christ taking the place of everything, I have got that which was from the beginning. "Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old; it was then I was by him as one brought up with him, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him." Therefore the angels say "glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good pleasure in men," Luke 2.
276 Now, dealing in detail as to this fellowship with God, God is light; where therefore there is growth, if there is a thing in which the flesh is active, this comes to the light. The Person with whom I have fellowship is light; the light detects if my conscience is right. I cannot have fellowship really without my conscience being brought into the light. He unfolds this both as to the nature, and as to the acting of it. We have to walk in the light as God is in the light. We could not have got it in Adam, blessed and happy and peaceful as he was; but here I have got it. Christ is the revelation of God in light; and if I am made partaker of the divine nature, it is in the last Adam. "In him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not." Darkness does not comprehend light, but light that is of the same nature does.
"But if we walk in the light"; for mark here that it is not now the law. Do not call the law light. In the law I get the measure of what man ought to be, and therefore God says, "I dwell in the thick darkness." Christ meets it for us; but when I have got this new nature, this light that comes down from heaven, it is not what a man ought to be, but what is fit to be in the light as God is. Thus you cannot go back to innocence. Here I am, a lost sinner, and now I have found God revealed in Christ, the light of the world. This brings me in through the rent veil, and I must be fit for God's presence in glory.
Thus it is in John 13. In the chapter before "the hour is come that the Son of man should be glorified." It is the third character in which He is presented in these chapters - as Son of man. The Greeks come up, and He says, "except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone." Then in chapter 13, "He riseth from supper and laid aside his garment and took a towel and girded himself." What was the meaning of that? "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me" - I cannot sit with you as your companion: I cannot go on; I am going to my Father, and I must have you fit to be there. You are going through the world and will pick up dirt, and I cannot have it. He is shewing this, that it is not now any return to a condition of man, responsible as man, but to walk in the light, even as God is in the light. If I am not fit for that, I cannot be with God at all. There is where the difficulties come in. It is not the question can I answer to God? No, I cannot. The veil is rent now: the question is, Have you got such a new condition and standing that you can be in the light with God, where the flesh cannot be? There is where He puts us.
277 "If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another." There is no selfishness there. Suppose I enjoy the love of God, do you think bringing another in makes it less? No; you enjoy the light, and it is not a bit the less for others. In human things, if I have a loaf and another comes in to share it, there is only half a loaf left for me. In divine things we have fellowship one with another, and there is no diminution.
Then I come to the third point. Here I am in the light as God is, in this blessed fellowship, "and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." It is not 'has cleansed' or 'will cleanse,' but very simply an abstract statement; just as when I say 'that medicine cures the ague,' I am talking of its nature. I have to do with God in the light as He is in the light. I have got this blessed knowledge, that the light has come out through the cross, and I am as white as snow. The thing that let out the light made me fit for it. Thus there are these three great elements of my condition - in the light as God is, the fellowship of the Spirit, and the blood of Jesus that cleanses from all sin.
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us." I cannot say the flesh is not there (it is not sinning), but the existence of sin in the flesh does not give a bad conscience. My conscience is bad (I mean practically) if I let the sin, the flesh, act. The old man in its nature is always there. In the cross of Christ I have what meets the case - our old man is crucified with Him, and I have to reckon it dead; but still there it is in itself too truly.
Then I get the next step. Suppose it does act - "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." It is not "if we confess our sin" - I have nothing to do with confessing sin. People will confess their sin, not their sins; for the heart is deceitful enough to excuse the sins by admitting sin in the flesh. I admit the flesh is there; but why did not you keep it down in the power of Christ so as not to let it act? Therefore it is we have to confess our sins: and mark, we have to walk with that. When he speaks of sin (v. 8), it is the present tense; I never can say I have no sin: but when of sins it is, "if we say that we have not sinned" (v. 10). I ought not to be sinning; I may be thinking of the blessedness of Christ. If so, I am not sinning; my mind may be occupied with Him. But if I say that I have not sinned, I make God a liar, because He declares all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Here I get the distinction.
278 It is surprising that people do not see the difference between 'sin' and 'sins.' Peter speaks of sinning, that is, of the lust that comes when the flesh is active; but when I come to Paul and John, they speak of the nature of the flesh, of sin in the flesh. "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us: if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Observe in the Epistle to the Hebrews, it is not communion exactly which is the main object of the teaching there. Here it is, and therefore I get the Father and the Son, the highest expression of it. In Hebrews I enter into the holiest. It is a question of whether I can approach God who is holy and righteous, and does not give up His holiness and righteousness because He is love; and there I get this, that I am perfected for ever (the words "for ever" meaning not merely for eternity, but what is uninterrupted). As Christ is always at the right hand of God, so we are uninterruptedly before God. There is never a moment that the believer is not the righteousness of God as standing in Christ. Therefore priesthood in the Epistle to the Hebrews does not apply to sins. What it does apply to is this: - I am perfected for ever and He who is my righteousness, by whom I am perfected for ever, has sat down at the right hand of God. But I am here walking in this world, where I cannot take a step without mercy and grace to help. I have difficulties and trials; I go to the throne of God and get help in time of need. The thing in Hebrews is whether I can go as a mere sinner into God's presence. Yes, the veil is rent, and the Person that put away my sins is sitting there. He is my witness that I am perfect - "for by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified" - a perfection that never changes, for He is sitting there for me, "expecting till his enemies be made his footstool." He is sitting there because He has nothing more to do. There are these two points in the Epistle: having by Himself purged our sins, He sat down; and, being perfected for ever, I am walking on this earth with temptation, but He is always getting grace to help me through this world of difficulty and contradiction of sinners. There is a daily dependence on grace to help me to walk a holy life, without a question of my being perfect before God, and the constant supply of grace through Christ who is there.
279 Now here the question is raised of how I can have fellowship with the light, where, if I have for a moment a thought not spiritual or charitable, it is sin. The instant I come to fellowship or communion, if I let my own thoughts come in, it is gone. The smallest thing interrupts communion; even supposing I recollect myself, yet for the moment it is gone. The holy God cannot have communion with that which is unholy. Now I get what Christ is as the Advocate: "if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, and he is the propitiation for our sins." What is the ground of it? Jesus Christ the righteous. The righteous One is there, my righteousness is always there (as in the Hebrews). Thus not a question of imputation arises, but of communion. I cannot bear the thought that I should grieve the Spirit of God and turn Him into a reprover, instead of communicating the joy of God to me, the One that gives me fellowship with the Father. The moment that is all settled, Jesus Christ the righteous One is there, and He is the propitiation for my sins, I must not have one thought that is inconsistent with the place. But what makes me find it out? My Advocate has been there about it to bring my soul back into fellowship with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ, which had been entirely interrupted: but the righteousness has not been interrupted. Therefore he says "an Advocate with the Father," and does not talk about God in that sense, because it is a question of communion with the Father, not of righteousness.
Thus I have got grace acting, not the law; no question of imputation, but no allowance of sin at all as a matter of holiness. It does not put me back to the law, nor its righteousness; but Christ being Advocate for me there, and the Spirit of God in me to act in my conscience, it brings me into utter humiliation before God, and restores the communion of my soul. Some chastening or other comes. But there is not the smallest allowance of anything that hinders communion. nor the smallest imputation of sins. It is the maintenance of communion practically, or the restoration of it when broken, with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ; while the righteousness and propitiation remain, so that it is advocacy, not imputation.
280 We must walk in the light as God is in the light. Nothing unfit for God is tolerated. There is propitiation, there is provision of grace if we sin. As to imputation, all is settled, perfected for ever. But we are to walk worthily of God who has called us unto His kingdom and glory, to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, worthy of the vocation wherewith we are called. Now let me ask, do we really believe we are called to fellowship of that kind? How is it in our hearts? I am sure there is growth in this fellowship with the Father and with the Son. Is this where our souls live? It is what we are called to. It is not saying we have no sin. The sin is there, but in the power of Christ dwelling in us we are called into this fellowship. The power is there, so that I have no excuse for letting in anything that will interrupt communion. We do, when careless about prayer or something of the sort; but there is no excuse for it. Our place is to walk in fellowship with the Father and the Son always. If we do fail, we have the Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, and, as with poor Peter, He restores us. Do you suppose that the work of Christ has not put you in the light as God is, that there is not the perfecting us for ever? There is grace for you to walk aright. It is not saying I am weak: if we always said that, we should get the strength we wanted.
The Lord give us to have the blessed consciousness, that we have been reconciled to God as revealed in Christ, loved as Christ is loved, and called to walk in the sense of this, so that there is the constant dependence on Christ, the constant supply of grace to depend on, the constant testimony to the One we are dependent on.
It is not saying, I am perfected and that is all about it. You have to go through a world of temptation. When Israel was redeemed, they had to go through the wilderness: there is where all the "ifs" come in. If I am in Christ, there is no "if" at all. But I am walking through the wilderness with that which keeps me constantly dependent. I have the revelation of Christ's power. We are kept by the power of God, and we are kept because we want to be kept; I need this power every moment, there is all necessity for it.
281 I know this power, and there ought to be this blessed dependence on God. He does not raise the question of righteousness in it, but puts me in this place, and then leaves me to go through the world to have the senses exercised to discern both good and evil. If I do fail, there is my Advocate with the Father, to restore my soul. Unceasing grace and unceasing dependence are the true ground.
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Indiana grant of $225K to start up free after-school program
Kids and parents to benefit at Roosevelt, Pierre Moran
ELKHART — A free after-school program for kids and parents will start up next fall at Roosevelt STEAM Academy and Pierre Moran Middle School, thanks to a $225,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Education.
Details of the program are still in the works, but it will bring fun activities that boost academics, literacy and other skills for up about 200 students from both schools, along with adult-education classes for their parents, said Tonda Hines, the program’s new director.
It is the only outside financing for the new program, said Hines, who has served as a parent and community liaison in Elkhart Community Schools until now.
And a state grant of $200,000 will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County to continue its after-school programs for about 700 kids at three Elkhart schools: Osolo Elementary, Beardsley Elementary and North Side Middle, said the clubs’ CEO, Kevin Deary.
Students there often end up improving their math and reading levels, Deary said, thanks to mentors and tutors who ensure that kids do their homework.
They were among 57 after-school programs across the state that were recently awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Grants, or a total of nearly $10.3 million.
Roosevelt and Pierre Moran are less than a block from each other. The nearby Agape Missionary Baptist Church will provide space for the programs for parents, and the nonprofit Child & Parent Services will provide some of those classes, Hines said. Other partners include the nonprofit Premier Arts and the University of Notre Dame.
Each of the grants are for one year, beginning with the 2017-18 school year, and are renewable for up to four years, pending annual reviews.
Deary said that the Boys & Girls Clubs is finishing a four-year cycle of the grants. Recipients get 10 percent less after the first four years, he said, citing the 21st Century’s guidelines.
The Boys & Girls Clubs provides before- and after-school programs at 20 sites across Elkhart County. This grant applies only to its three after-school sites in Elkhart schools.
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- Daily briefings indicate UK behind France in covid-19 deaths ‘curve’
- But France’s figure includes non-hospital deaths
- Hospital deaths in France more than 1,000 less than in UK
The government’s daily coronavirus briefings have repeatedly and incorrectly indicated that the UK has fewer coronavirus deaths than France, based on the numbers of deaths in hospitals, HSJ has learned.
The global death comparison chart used in the televised briefing on Monday 13 April showed covid-19 fatalities in France were just above 14,000, as compared to the UK total of 11,329 confirmed hospitalised deaths. Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said the chart only “looks at deaths in hospital”.
But, according to Public Health France, the figure for France included deaths from outside hospitals, such as in care and nursing homes. In fact, on 13 April, there had been a total of 9,588 reported deaths of covid-19 patients in French hospitals, from the total of 14,967 deaths in all settings.
It means the UK is in fact above France’s trajectory of reported covid-19 deaths, along with that of countries such as China, Germany and South Korea — even though the UK is further behind France in development of the outbreak (with fewer days passed since 50 cumulative deaths were reported).
There is huge public debate over how the UK is faring in terms of deaths compared to other European nations and the government and its advisers have constantly referrred to the ’global death comparison’ data to defend their position.
Yesterday’s slide from the UK government. Orange cross added by HSJ indicates the actual reported hospital covid-19 deaths for France.
At the briefing on 13 April, Sir Patrick said the global deaths comparison chart “doesn’t carry all deaths in this, it looks at the deaths in hospital”.
He said: “And the reason it looks at deaths in hospital is that’s the international standard and which everyone else is doing in terms of reporting deaths.
“There are of course unfortunately many deaths that also occur outside hospital. We’re tracking behind Italy, we’re following the same sort of path.
“I think this week we’re going to see a further increase, thereafter we should see a plateau as the effects of the social distancing come through. That plateau may last for some time then begin to decrease.”
The UK was again shown as being below France’s deaths trajectory during the briefing on 14 April.
When asked about the discrepancy at the 14 April briefing, neither Yvonne Doyle, medical director of Public Health England, nor Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England, acknoweldged the error or apologised.
Professor Doyle: “There are so many measures of death […] that it can be very difficult to understand what exactly you’re looking at.
“One of the things we’re doing all the time is speaking to our European neighbours to understand not just what they’re measuring but what they consider best practice to be and how we can learn together about that.”
Professor Powis added: “There are differences in the reporting of all sorts of statistics from different countries and it’s really important to ensure that is taken into account when you are doing that comparison.”
Data released today (14 April) from the Office of National Statistics, based on death registrations, indicates that about 90 per cent of covid-19 deaths in the week to 3 April occurred in hospital — meaning the UK’s total fatalities may well be at least 10 per cent larger than currently reported by the Department of Health and Social Care.
A study by researchers at the London School of Economics has suggested between 42 per cent and 57 per cent of coronavirus deaths in Italy, Spain, France, Ireland and Belgium have been taken place in care homes.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said: ‘’We are completely transparent about how we are reporting data.
“France changed their reporting process on 2 April from reporting just hospitals deaths to reporting all deaths. As a result, figures that day showed an increase from 509 to 1355 deaths.’’
‘’Health systems and processes vary tremendously between countries. We’re confident that our reporting systems are amongst the best in the world.’’
Updated on 5:30pm, 15 April to include comment from Department of Health and Social Care.
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Once upon a time, Superman: Space Age would have been part of DC Comics 5G and the new DC Comics Timeline that would have seen Clark Kent become Superman in the nineteen sixties. That was all done away with, but you can see the vestigial aspects in Superman & The Authority, and now from Marc Russell and Michael Allred who have taken it further, probably than they may have been allowed at the time – now that it is out of continuity and supposedly doesn’t matter. But we know that everything happened and everything matters. So a story of Superman, Clark Kent and Lois Lane in the nineteen sixties can afford to be a little more meta. Such as with Lois Lane, talking to jailed Freedom Riders, including John Lewis who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia’s 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020 and who, as a young man, was a prominent civil rights activist and who led the first of three Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. And she gets to talk to him about comic books.
Freedom Riders such as Lewis were civil rights activists who rode buses to challenge the non-enforcement of the Supreme Court decisions that segregated public buses were unconstitutional. They were frequently arrested, beaten and jailed. In 2013, Lewis became the first member of Congress to write a graphic novel, with the launch of a trilogy titled March, a black and white comics trilogy about the Civil Rights Movement, told through his own perspective, written by Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated and lettered by Nate Powell.
Lewis cited the influence of a 1958 comic book, Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story, on his decision to adapt his experience to the graphic novel format. In 2018, Lewis and Andrew Aydin co-wrote another graphic novel as a sequel to the March series entitled Run. The graphic novel picks up the events in Lewis’s life after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, drawn by Afua Richardson. And, in this issue, crossing over with Superman… of course it could have been worse. Remember everything happened, everything matters… including Superman quoting John lewis decades later…
SUPERMAN SPACE AGE #1 (OF 3) CVR A MIKE ALLRED
(W) Mark Russell (A/CA) Mike Allred
Meet Clark Kent, a young reporter who just learned that the world will soon come to an end (Crisis on Infinite Earths) and there is nothing he can do to save it. Sounds like a job for his alter ego…Superman! After years of standing idle, the young man from Krypton defies the wishes of his fathers to come out to the world as the first superhero of the Space Age. As each decade passes and each new danger emerges, he wonders if this is the one that will kill him and everyone he loves. Superman realizes that even good intentions are not without their backlash as the world around him transforms into a place as determined to destroy itself as he is to save it. Uniting the critically acclaimed writer Mark Russell (One-Star Squadron, The Flintstones) and Eisner-winner Mike Allred (Silver Surfer, Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams) for the first time, this series promises fans an unforgettable journey through U.S. history and culture starring our beloved characters. Retail: $9.99 07/26/2022 | <urn:uuid:a6ae5039-fa23-4588-9613-56a3533f0d6b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://techcodex.com/space-age-sees-lois-lane-meet-rep-john-lewis-in-jail/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.969294 | 700 | 1.765625 | 2 |
WhatsApp is a popular chat app used by billions of people worldwide. WhatsApp collects a lot of data about you, such as your phone number, information about your location, your user habits, and your contacts.
WhatsApp claims it only uses this information to improve the user experience. Even so, ever since Facebook bought the app in 2014, users have been concerned about their privacy. There are a number of measures you can take to protect your privacy:
- Use a VPN for greater online security. ExpressVPN is an especially good service
- Adjust WhatsApp’s privacy settings.
- Choose a safe, alternative chat app.
WhatsApp has more than 2 billion users worldwide and is an incredibly popular chat app. It was created with the idea of providing a private, secure platform for messaging. How secure is this platform now? The app has been in the hands of Facebook since 2014. WhatsApp has indicated that it will continue to operate as an independent company and comply with all obligations regarding security and privacy. Nevertheless, users are worried. You might be surprised to learn that WhatsApp collects a great deal of information on its users.
So, what exactly does WhatsApp know about you? Does this app actively gather information about you? These are the questions we’ll be addressing in this article. We’ll also give you some tips on how to protect your privacy.
WhatsApp and Facebook: What About Your Privacy?
WhatsApp was created with privacy in mind and managed to serve its users well for many years. However, things changed when WhatsApp was sold to Facebook a couple of years ago. Many people have expressed growing concern over how Facebook collects and uses information. This affects all of its services, including WhatsApp.
In an interview published in 2014, WhatsApp founder Jan Koum said, “We don’t have to know a lot about our users. To target advertisements well, companies need to know where you are, what you might be doing, who you might be with, what you might like or not like. That’s an insane amount of data.” Hence Koum aimed to keep WhatsApp free of ads: it’s all about personal communication, after all. It shouldn’t be about marketing.
Under this philosophy, WhatsApp grew at a rapid pace. This drew the attention of the largest social media platform in the world. WhatsApp’s founders saw their app as a tool to help friends communicate. Facebook saw the possibility of obtaining a goldmine of advertising information.
In 2014, Facebook acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion. While Facebook brings in billions of dollars of revenue each quarter, this was still a significant amount of capital spent to buy out a competitor. Still, the data held by WhatsApp makes even this extravagant price a worthy investment.
For Facebook, it can be commercially interesting to access messages, videos, audio, and other content sent through WhatsApp. However, WhatsApp has often stressed that they don’t have access to this content. This is because the messaging service uses so-called end-to-end encryption. The messages are encrypted and can only be read by the sender and receiver. Nobody else, not even WhatsApp, is able to see this communication. However, WhatsApp and Facebook do exchange certain metadata about your use of the app.
How to Request Your WhatsApp Account Information
If you ask, WhatsApp will give you access to all information the company has about you. Follow the step-by-step plan below to gain insight into what WhatsApp knows about you.
Step-by-step plan: requesting your WhatsApp information
- Open WhatsApp and go to your settings.
- Click on “Account” and then on “Request Account Info”.
- Request a report with all your WhatsApp account information and settings.
- Your report will be available within approximately three days.
Please make sure that you don’t make any important changes to your account during your request – such as changing your phone number – otherwise your request might be cancelled.
You’ll receive a notification from WhatsApp when your report is ready. Don’t wait too long to download your report, as it will be deleted automatically after a couple of weeks. The report is available as an HTML file or JSON file, which will be sent to you as a .zip file.
Which information will you find in the report?
Your personal WhatsApp report contains all kinds of information. Among other things, you’ll see:
- Your phone number
- The IP addresses you’ve used
- The brand and type of your phone (or other device)
- Your profile picture
- The phone numbers of your contacts
- All WhatsApp groups you’re a member of
- Blocked contacts
This may not sound all that exciting, but this information can be very interesting for many companies. Parent company Facebook, for example, might be planning to share your phone number with third parties, who will then be able to communicate with you through WhatsApp.
Although WhatsApp is currently free from ads, there are rumors that WhatsApp may exchange information with Facebook for advertising purposes in the future. WhatsApp itself has contradicted this prediction, but it’s good to be aware of the fact that this could be a possibility.
Does WhatsApp Share My Chat History?
You won’t find your chat history in the report WhatsApp sends you. As mentioned earlier, WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, which means no one but you and the recipient(s) can see the messages, photos, videos, voice messages and attachments you send. Even WhatsApp itself can’t see this content. Messages leave your phone encrypted and only the recipient has the key to decrypt your message. This encryption and decryption happens automatically: as a sender or receiver, you don’t have to do anything at all.
WhatsApp stores a daily automatic backup of your chats in your phone’s memory. You’ll find these backup files in a number of subfolders in a folder that might be called something like /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases/. If you wish, you can use your file manager to delete this database.
Basic Data Collected by WhatsApp
WhatsApp needs to collect some basic information to be able to provide its service. This is absolutely normal and to be expected. First of all, WhatsApp will save your phone number, as this is used to log into the service, provide you with your unique account and messages, and allows you to connect with others. The app also collects information about your mobile service provider. This data is used to make sure information is sent to and from your device in the right way.
Moreover, WhatsApp collects information about the type of phone you use and the operating system installed on it. The app also collects other relevant information about your connection and signal strength. This kind of data collection might be understandable, if collected and used in a responsible way.
Unusual Information Collected by WhatsApp
Now that we know a bit about the kind of information WhatsApp collects about you in order to be able to provide you with their basic service, it’s time to dive even deeper. Here’s a list of some additional things this popular chat app tracks.
Habits and preferences
WhatsApp collects information regarding your use of the app. This includes both data on when you use the app and how often you use it. Furthermore, the company keeps a record on how much time you spend in conversation with particular users, and how you choose interact with them.
The exact information the company is tracking, allows them to deduce whether you’re more likely to send a picture or a text message, and whether you prefer to spend time on friends that send pictures over texts. It might make sense that WhatsApp needs to know when you’re using their app. However, keeping a more specific record of usage definitely feels like an invasion of privacy, even if the exact content of communication between users can’t be read.
WhatsApp also tracks your location. This location is determined by analyzing which cell towers your phone uses to connect. WhatsApp also tracks you through nearby Wi-Fi access points and Bluetooth signals. Since communication with cell towers and internet access points is essential in order to use your device, it’s near impossible to stop WhatsApp from collecting this data.
WhatsApp also collects information you might have about your friends and other contacts through the app. While you can choose to add contacts one at a time, most people allow WhatsApp to add their entire contact list to the app in one go. This means WhatsApp automatically has access to all this information: phone numbers, names, and whether or not they use WhatsApp themselves.
This has far-reaching consequences: even if you don’t use WhatsApp yourself, one of your friends probably does. WhatsApp may get your contact information through their contact list. In other words, WhatsApp could have your phone number, email, and other contact information in its database, even when you’ve never downloaded the app yourself. All thanks to one of your friends and their contact list.
Of course, this applies the other way around as well. WhatsApp might have access to all contacts in your phone, even if these people don’t use WhatsApp. As long as you have the app and allow it to look at your contact list, their data is no longer completely private.
What Does WhatsApp Do With This Information?
If WhatsApp uses the information they collect solely to enhance user experience, it would be justified. That isn’t exactly the case, though. While Facebook doesn’t break down its income by product, Forbes estimated WhatsApp would be generating $5 billion per year by 2020. As of now, WhatsApp doesn’t show advertisements in its app. Facebook does, however, enhance its ad targeting profiles using information gained through the app. In other words, with the gathered WhatsApp information, Facebook is able to better sell ads on its other products.
Generating ads based on your contact list
Facebook takes information about your WhatsApp contacts and compares it to contact information used in other Facebook products. This allows the company to learn a great deal about your social life. If the company discovers one of your WhatsApp contacts isn’t on Instagram yet, for example, they may start seeing Instagram ads online.
Generating ads based on your location
Your location history might just be one of the most valuable pieces of information about your life. By tracking your location, WhatsApp can discover a wealth of information about you. This includes where you live, where you work, where you like to shop, and more. If you drop off your children at school on a regular basis, WhatsApp will know. By analyzing your location data, they could determine whether you have kids and what their approximate ages are.
If you visit a plastic surgeon on a regular basis, WhatsApp can share that information with advertisers as well. This way, you could become a target of companies with ads for cosmetic surgery or cosmetics. If you visit a reproductive specialist, it could be deduced that you may need pharmaceuticals for erectile dysfunction, birth control aids, or pregnancy tests. Even when WhatsApp doesn’t directly advertise to you, your data makes advertising more valuable in other services, and advertisers will pay good money for that data.
After announcing these changes, many WhatsApp users started to switch to other platforms, such as Telegram and Signal. As a result, WhatsApp has extended the period in which it asks its users to agree to these new terms until May 16, 2021. After that date, users who don’t consent will no longer be able to use WhatsApp.
You Don’t Have to Be Paranoid to Guard Your Privacy
Some people think it’s ridiculous to be worried about your privacy when it comes to popular apps like WhatsApp. We don’t think so. Given the amount of data WhatsApp and other companies collect about you, it’s hard not to have some genuine concern for your online privacy. The data collected about you reveals much about who you are. This information should be used and collected in the right way, without damaging you.
Luckily, it’s possible to take reasonable precautions to safeguard your privacy without it taking up too much of your time. Below are a number of simple ways in which you can enhance your online privacy.
Use a VPN
The first and most important step towards guarding your online privacy, is to use a Virtual Private Network (or VPN). A VPN creates a barrier between you and the internet and allows you to keep many of your online activities anonymous and secure. Although a VPN won’t make you anonymous to WhatsApp, as the app will still collect your phone number, contacts, and other information, it can help in many other ways.
Besides online protection, a VPN can also give additional benefits such as getting around geographic restrictions. This is particularly useful when using WhatsApp, as access to WhatsApp is blocked in some countries. A VPN allows you to redirect your internet traffic via a VPN server in another country. This means that, by connecting to a VPN server in a country where WhatsApp is not blocked, you can still access WhatsApp even when the app should be blocked in your location.
A great VPN we like to recommend, is ExpressVPN. This VPN has consistently been at the top of our list of best VPN providers for years, because it offers excellent connection speeds and is very easy to use.
- Very easy to use VPN
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Privacy settings WhatsApp
Customizing your privacy settings is an easy method to limit the data other WhatsApp users are able to see about you. By taking a few minutes to update your privacy settings, you can keep your information more secure. WhatsApp provides several tools to help you take charge of your privacy while using the service. Why not take advantage of them?
If you go to “Settings” > “Account” > “Privacy Settings”, you can access WhatsApp’s privacy settings. Here, you can adjust serveral settings, for example one that dictates who can see certain data, such as your profile picture and status. The three options you have are: anyone, just your contacts, or no one. Another option you can either enable or disable is “read receipts”, meaning other users will be able to see when you’ve read a message (the “blue ticks”). Aside from more options like this, you’ll also find a list of blocked contacts in this part of your settings.
Adjusting your privacy settings is very important for your privacy towards other users. However, it’s impossible to fully privatize your profile for WhatsApp, because they still need certain information to keep the app working.
The chat app has made a number of improvements after much criticism on the way they deal with online security and privacy. For example, all messages you send via WhatsApp are now encrypted. Only the sender and the recipient are able to see the content. However, it seems that, for now, we have to accept that using WhatsApp automatically means sacrificing significant parts of our online privacy.
Use a secure alternative to WhatsApp
If your privacy is more important to you than WhatsApp is, it might be a good idea to switch to one of the safer alternatives to Whatsapp. You could, for example, try one of these six secure alternatives to WhatsApp:
WhatsApp is a convenient messaging service used by countless people all over the world. The chat app provides you with strong encryption of messages. However, it still comes with some possible threats to your privacy. WhatsApp collects a lot of information about you, such as your phone number, location, and contacts. Since Facebook bought the app in 2014, users have been considerably more concerned about their privacy. Who knows what the mass media company will do with your data?
There are a number of measures you can take to improve your privacy on WhatsApp. First of all, you can take a few minutes to adjust your privacy settings. A VPN can also increase online anonymity. Of course, it’s always possible to consider switching to a different secure chat service as well.
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WhatsApp collects some basic information about you, which is needed to make the app function. For example, it knows your phone number, information about your mobile service provider, and the type of phone you use. The app also collects other, sometimes less relevant, information about your connection, signal strength, location, app usage, and contacts. Read more about WhatsApp and data collection right here.
No, WhatsApp doesn’t have access to your chat history. WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption. Messages are encrypted before they’re sent, so the only person able to read them, is the recipient. This goes for text messages as well as, photos, voice messages, videos, and other attachments you send.
There are a number of measures you can take to protect your privacy on WhatsApp:
- Use a VPN for greater online security (and to be able to unblock the app in certain circumstances).
- Adjust WhatsApp’s privacy settings.
- Choose a safer, alternative chat app.
WhatsApp emphasizes that they only use your data to improve user experience. Still, there are some worrying rumors going around. Facebook, for example, might be planning to place ads in WhatsApp.
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Cantemus Children’s Choir
The Cantemus Children’s Choir (founded in 1975 by Dénes Szabó) is the multi international prize winning senior pupils’ choir of the odály Zoltán Primary School in Nyiregyháza, Hungary. Since its formation in 1975 the choir has achieved the highest of standards in choral performance and has travelled extensively to give concerts, compete, and take part in festivals in countries throughout Europe and the rest of the world – including Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, South America and the United States of America.
The successes of the choir are founded on the principles of the Kodály music teaching method implemented under the leadership of Dénes Szabó, who teaches music to children in the senior years at the school, conducts and directs the choir and is the Director of the Cantemus Choral Institute.
The choir’s extensive repertoire is focussed on the the beauty of choral music – ranging from Gregorian chant through the Renaissance and Romantic periods to contemporary works. Some of the Hungarian repertoire is based on traditional folk music – including works by Bartók and Kodály – and some have been written especially with the choir in mind by leading contemporary Hungarian composers. As such the choir has become a standard bearer for both traditional and contemporary Hungarian music. | <urn:uuid:c4cf5264-624d-4161-ad62-8b70c913f567> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://cantemus.org.hu/choirs/children-choir/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.957316 | 280 | 1.570313 | 2 |
Nicholas Culpeper wrote these descriptions of physical appearance according to a person’s Rising Sign. He collected these in 1647 and they were published in 1654.
By Nicholas Culpeper in Opus Astrologicum:
Under Aries are born men of thick hair, white or yellowish, curling, long visage, crooked nose, hazle eyes, little ears, short legs, little feet; the first 15 degrees give a more gross body then the later.
Under Taurus are born men of a short and thick stature, big, broad men, high forehead, wide nose, great mouth, fat short neck, dark ruddy colour, short arms, thick hands, thick black hair, big buttocks, short legs, slowe to anger; but if once angered, hardly ever pleased again.
Gemini gives a delicate, strait, well-composed, and well-set body, good colour, bright clear eyes, good sight, and piercing; long arms, long hands and feet, large brest, brown hair, good wit, fluent tongue, and apt discourse; yet a man of no great fidelity.
Cancer gives but a little short stature; yet the later fifteen degrees give a more full body then the former: you know one Sprat may be something bigger then another: the upper parts of the body are more thick then the lower; disorder in the teeth, little eyes, blackish hair, a lowe whining voice.
Leo arising, gives great head and eyes, quick sight, a large, lusty, strong body; full of metal, courageous, stout-hearted; thick, broad shoulders, yellowish or flaxen hair; a big great voice, resolute spirit, aspiring brain, of a generous, free-hearted, and courteous disposition.
Virgo arising at a Nativity, gives a spare body, yet well composed; a mean stature, lovely brown complexion, great eyes, thick black hair, subtil wit, no great fidelity, aiming at self-ends.
Scorpio gives but short stature, yet a big-limbed, full, and well-set body, strong and active, willful, malicious, false, and deceitful; sad-brown hair, dark sallow complexion, a short neck; quick in motion of body, but of reserved thoughts.
‘Twere pity to have missed Libra, the comeliest of person, and uprightest in condition of all the Zodiack.
Libra gives a delicate, comely, strait body; a round, fair, and well-favoured face, hair for the most part flaxen or light-brown, but sometimes black: a cheerful well-spoken creature; red lips, cherry-cheeks; a tall slender body; courteous, impartial, just and upright in all their dealings.
Under Sagittarius are born strait, well-proportioned-bodies, strong and well-set; of a loving cheerful countenance, high colour, oval visages, good horse-men, and great shooters; stout hearts, brown hair; and quickly bald.
Capricorn gives a very slender weakly man, dry and mean, the face lean and thin; blackish hair, and is exceeding [thick] [missing word/s] pale; man as big about the middle as about the brests; long neck, a disproportioned body; witty, cholerick, and [missing word].
Under Aquarius are born men of a middle stature, well shaped, clear skin, fair visage, yet more lovely than beautiful or curious, yet a handsome composed body, a whitish-bright hair, and sometimes yellow.
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PROMETRIC is a US-based testing agency which conducts the eligibility examinations for healthcare professionals in Oman, Qatar and Kuwait.
The Oman PROMETRIC and Qatar PROMETRIC may be taken either before or after completing the DATAFLOW. On the other hand, completion of DATAFLOW verification is a necessary prerequisite for the Saudi PROMETRIC.
The format involves answering 100 multiple-choice questions. For Oman and Qatar PROMETRIC, the test duration is 2.5 hours. Saudi PROMETRIC has two different exams. One is for registered nurses and the other is for nurse technicians. A candidate will have to answer 150 MCQs in 3 hours. The questions are based on practical aspects of nursing.
*All these test details are subject to frequent changes and updates.
The PROMETRIC test preparation in Medcity is a 3-day crash course which analyses all the previously asked questions and other possible questions. The most significant topics of nursing curriculum are recapitulated to reinforce the individual revisionary work. Each candidate who registers for the crash course is given access to an application that can be downloaded onto a system and practised. The reasons for the answer and why another option is not possible are all detailed in the application itself upon review.
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Most other language assessment tests are for a general audience. This simply means that anyone irrespective of their professional background can attend the same test. But in the case of OET, the test is designed for medical professionals.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an exam that tests a candidate’s English proficiency across the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. This test is co-owned by the British Council, the IDP Australia and Cambridge ESOL Examinations division. The onus of conducting the tests across the globe lies on the British Council and the IDP.
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Since its organization in 1845 in Augusta, Georgia, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has grown to over 16 million members who worship in more than 45,000 churches in the United States. Southern Baptists sponsor about 5,000 missionaries serving the United States and its territories, Canada, and the Caribbean, as well as sponsoring more than 5,000 foreign missionaries in 153 nations of the world.
The term "Southern Baptist Convention" refers to both the convention and its annual meeting. Working through 1,175 local associations and 42 state conventions, Southern Baptists share a common bond of basic Biblical beliefs and a commitment to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the entire world.
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The Nerello Mascalese is the classic and defining red vine on Mount Etna. It seems to origin from the planes of Mascali where it has been first documented early in the 18th century. It is, however, assumed that it might be much older.
Its surname, „il mulo“, literally „the mule“, shows the crucial importance of this vine in the peculiar, sometimes cool and rainy climate around the Etna.
To give the Etna-wines a final touch of taste and class, 20% of Nerello Cappuccio is added to create the classic Etna Rosso DOC.
The Nerello Cappuccio is another local grape from the Etna region and the name of the plant is derived from the black Capuchin robes as the grapes are very dark. Combined, the two creates a wine that with its complex set of tastes is often compared to the wines from the Bourgogne. | <urn:uuid:9ac81625-6a58-4ceb-ab18-849f4004aba6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.palmentolarosa.com/english/monastra-the-wine/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.947063 | 204 | 2.140625 | 2 |
White House Turnover Overview
The changing of the White House living and working space typically focuses on lighter storylines surrounding topics such as the new furniture, design, and installation of esteemed historical artifacts. Traditionally, the transfer includes meetings with the outgoing and incoming administrations, including First Ladies, to ensure the physical moving experience is seamless and efficient. As the United States presidential leadership changes hands in the midst of a global pandemic, many are wondering how to make the White House clean for the incoming staff. Cleaning the White House has never been a more critical part of this historical ritual.
In any inauguration, the White House changeover process takes place in just 5 hours, as the ceremony itself unfolds before millions of eyes physically and virtually at the U.S. Capitol. This year, this turnover period may even be shorter due to the circumstances surrounding the inauguration. Cleaning is always part of the government change-over process, and the importance of cleaning the White House during COVID-19 makes the changing of administrations all the more complex.
How does the White House get a deep clean?
With the possibility of the droplets spreading so easily, it is essential to regularly clean and disinfect high traffic areas. A key area of focus as the Trump Administration makes way for the Biden Administration is the West Wing. It is in the West Wing where most of the political business is conducted within the White House. Since its construction by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902 and through several expansions and renovations, the West Wing is the President’s workplace. Today, the West Wing is where the Situation Room, the Cabinet Room, the Rose Garden, the Press Room, and, perhaps most importantly, the Oval Office are all located, among several other key government gathering areas.
With the health and safety of United States leaders and staff of utmost importance, especially during the pandemic, many cleaning protocols have been in place for months, not just in the West Wing, but also in the Executive Residences, all corners of the White House and throughout all of Washington D.C.’s government offices. It has been reported that a regular disinfectant “misting” has been in place since the Fall in the White House.
In the case of changing shifts, or, in the case of the White House, changing administrations, a deeper clean is advised to ensure safety for the incoming workers. When co-Founder & CEO of Jitjatjo, Tim Chatfield, spoke with Inside Edition about how to keep the White House clean & safe as the Biden Administration moves in, he shared that the cleaning equipment and technology to be used at the White House is the same equipment and technology Jitjatjo uses for every CleanDisinfect assignment. Interestingly, this is also the same equipment used by United Airlines to keep travelers safe on planes. A machine like this could disinfect the 55,000 square feet of the White House very quickly. However, the forensic level of cleaning is what takes a bit more time, which is why White House cleaners will likely use as much time as possible during the 5-hour transition.
Businesses may vary slightly in their approach to cleaning offices and living space. Jitjatjo’s CleanDisinfect approach is centered on supplying on-demand, certified cleaners to retailers, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, government authorities, and more as they plan to reopen or change shifts. While Jitjatjo is not cleaning the White House, the steps to cleaning anywhere and its talent-base of COVID-19-accredited cleaners, janitors/custodians, and disinfection technicians are available to help businesses meet new health and sanitation standards in accordance with state and local guidelines. Jitjatjo’s CleanDisinfect 3-Step process to properly disinfect a business is: Clean, Disinfect, Protect.
Clean: A team of accredited professionals will start by performing a forensic cleaning of the facility from top to bottom and corner to corner.
Disinfect: Using EPA N-Listed, hospital-grade disinfectants, the team will treat every inch of the facility.
Protect: Once clean and disinfected, the team will then apply an anti-microbial coating to create an invisible barrier that will work to inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, and other germs.
During the “Clean” phase, Chatfield asserts that, while plain soap might not seem like much, it’s an incredibly powerful part of the overall process. Soap works by sticking to bacteria and viruses on a molecular level and then attaching to water for easy removal of harmful materials from surfaces, including COVID-19. Teams cleaning the White House will likely utilize this basic product for overall cleaning.
Up next is the “Disinfect” phase, when the Jitjatjo team utilizes EPA N-listed, hospital-grade disinfectants in the EMIST 360. These products contain chemicals that destroy viruses and bacteria’s structure on a cellular level, effectively making them harmless. The exact disinfectant likely varies between businesses, but it is likely that the disinfectant used at the White House is the same as what Jitjatjo teams use because key Biden administration leaders would apply the same stringent health and safety requirements as with any products used in this important location.
The final step of the CleanDisinfect process is “Protect”. With all surfaces scrubbed clean and the disinfectants sprayed to eliminate any germs or viruses, White House cleaners will want to ensure the Biden administration and its staff are kept safe as long as possible. An anti-microbial coating will likely be applied to all surfaces, or at least the high-touch areas to prolong the safety of those utilizing the space. This is likely to include door handles, desks, and countertops.
As the Biden administration has taken a proactive stance aligned with CDC and top health experts, it is likely that there will be many eyes and minds on ensuring a safe transition of administrations on Inauguration Day 2021.
Everything changed for restaurants, venues, and hospitality businesses during the Covid pandemic. Even though for many Covid may seem to be “over,” there are so many lingering changes we think are here to stay in 2022.
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Plastic is a hot topic and so we’re doing our part to reduce how much we use
and make it easier to recycle.
We are committed to working with our suppliers and industry-wide organisations –
such as WRAP – to seek better solutions.
As part of The UK Plastics Pact, by 2025 we are committed to:
Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single use packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all plastic packaging.
WHY DO WE USE PLASTIC?
Before the 1960’s, crisps were sold in tins or waxed bags which meant they went stale within a few days. Golden Wonder pioneered the introduction of plastic packets which allowed crisps to stay fresh for weeks. Over time, advances in packaging materials mean that our crisps now stay as fresh as the day they were made – for at least 10 weeks.
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO REDUCE PLASTIC?
Over the past 5 years we have reduced our use of plastic by over 130 Tonnes a year
through a number of initiatives:
We have made our packs
as small as possible to reduce the amount of plastic used
in each bag.
Our packs are made up of
very thin layers – measured
in millionths of a metre.
By making each of these layers even thinner we have reduced the plastic in each bag.
This can make it feel more flimsy but can reduce the amount of plastic by over 10%. We’ve also reduced the thickness of the outer packaging on our multi-packs saving even more plastic.
All of our multi-packs now
use a clever film that has micro-bubbles of air within the film. These holes (or cavities) in the film reduce the amount of plastic used by over 20% compared to standard plastic film. It doesn’t feel any thinner – we just use less plastic.
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO RECYCLE MORE PLASTIC?
All of Golden Wonder’s packs (main packs and multi-pack outers) can now be recycled
at many stores alongside other flexible plastics. This is a fairly recent change so,
to help let people know, we are updating all our packs to include this message but
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More than 100 years ago, petite sirah was first planted in the Healdsburg area of California and was the initial wine to be made by Foppiano Vineyards. Foppiano today is considered to be one of the finest petite sirah producers in the United States.
Foppiano Vineyards began winemaking in the 1860s, when Giovanni Foppiano bought Riverside Farm. He had emi-grated from Genoa, Italy, to make his fortune in gold. When the hunt for gold did not pan out, he turned to winemaking. His son, Louis, joined him; and together they sold their wine to Italian families in the area and in the North Beach (Italian) neighborhood of San Francisco. After a dispute with his father in 1910, Louis bought the winery.
For the next eight years, Foppiano Vineyards became the most prosperous winery in the Healdsburg area, due primarily to its production of petite sirah. Then, in 1919, came Prohibition. Louis kept the vineyard in business by planting prunes, apples, and pears as an adjunct to grapes. Grape production was still viable, however, because individuals were granted an annual allotment of 200 gallons of homemade wine for personal consumption. Foppiano also began shipping large quantities of grapes to the eastern part of the country.
In 1924, Louis A. died, leaving the winery and vineyards to his son, Louis J. Federal agents discovered that a considerable portion of Foppiano’s wine was being sold to San Francisco restaurants. The winery became the most popular watering spot the day the Feds opened the taps on 100,000 gallons of petite sirah and the rest of the Foppiano wine inventory. As the creek ran red, locals brought containers to scoop up the residue.
Louis’ ingenuity in dealing with Prohibition allowed the winery to resume full-scale production when Prohibition ended. Most other wineries had either let equipment fall into disrepair or lost everything due to insolvency. After creating new distribution in the East, Louis built a more modern winery on the site of the old one, and Foppiano became one of the first wineries to bottle its own production.
With the start of the World War II, European imports to the United States halted. The lack of wine coming from France and Italy was a boon to West Coast wineries. Foppiano began shipping six rail cars of wine a week to Eastern cities in 1941 and increased production to 800,000 gallons a year.
Other vineyard owners saw the opportu-nity created by Foppiano’s ingenuity. This resulted in major grape plantings and many new wineries in California’s Central Valley. Foppiano’s jug wines could not compete in price with Central Valley wineries, which were getting higher yields from their soil and climate conditions.
The resulting competition forced Foppiano to deviate from the low-price wine market. They began making premium wines in 750ml bottles. Through adversity came renewed success, as they began winning medals at competitions nationwide.
Today they market wines under three separate labels. The Foppiano label is for red wines only, including petite sirah, cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, merlot, sangiovese, and pinot noir. Fox Mountain is their label for premium white wines: chardonnay and a sau-vignon blanc/viognier blend. The bargain Riverside label includes chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and white zinfandel.
With the Foppiano transition to premium wines, the family hired winemaker Bill Regan, who has handcrafted most of their production for the last 25 years.
The fourth generation of the family is now in charge of the winery, and Louis M. is the head man, with his sister Susan in charge of hospitality and the tasting room. Under their direction, Bill has maintained the historic quality of the flagship petite sirah.
If you cannot find Foppiano wines at your store, e-mail us at email@example.com and we will help you locate them.
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2004 Spring Commencement Address
Thank you very much President Crow for the very kind and warm introduction. To the Board of Regents, the administration, faculty, parents and friends, and, especially, to the graduating class of 2004, congratulations – heartiest congratulations.
I remember some commencements of my own and some I’ll never forget.
Not for what the speakers had to say, but for how eternally long it took them to say it. And I certainly don’t want you to remember me that way.
I am more than pleased to be able to participate in this commencement of this great university.
Your president, Dr. Michael Crow, has done a fantastic job during his tenure.
His vision and commitment, combined with matchless natural energy, will show that this university's star is still in ascendancy. I had occasion to meet with him earlier this year when we were attending a symposium at the University of Texas in Austin, where we both participated in speaking about diversity.
The great philosopher Aristotle said if all men were friends there would be no need for justice.
But we know that all men are not friends. And justice unfortunately has kept so busy sometimes it never really gets around to some people, it seems.
Events around the world and here at home are also reminders of how unsettling things really can be. This nation emerged from two world wars victoriously, through the great sacrifices by some and with great loss of human life and untold casualties.
We in this nation fought and saved the cause of freedom in South Korea and stand ready to defend her again. We here in this nation staved off the tide of communism and freed Europe from Soviet domination. We thwarted the advances of Saddam Hussein on Kuwait as well as bordering Arab states in the gulf.
We heeded the call to cease the butchering in Bosnia by Milosevic.
We are called on time and time again in all quarters of the planet to aid and to assist in the cause of government and justice.
We are in Afghanistan now in an effort to rid the world of the terrorist threats of the Al Qaida and Osama Bin Laden, and we are once again in Iraq destroying the last vestiges of the Saddam Hussein domination.
It never seems to end. Many in this nation, however, raise questions as to whether we have seriously addressed the ills affecting many of our own.
In a true democracy issues never fade away.
They may linger and hang around, but the problems that people face in their everyday lives can't be resolved in one fell swoop.
We must make certain that people don't lose sight of things that need to be done, and, if we're lucky, we make some progress and then we pass on the torch to someone else who cares enough to keep trying.
If we fail, we hope that someone remembers our efforts and gives them another try.
But make no mistake, problems just don't vanish and disappear.
Times never change.
Times remain the same.
There’s still 24 hours in the day, 12 months in the year, 60 minutes to an hour.
That doesn’t change!
And who are we talking about? You and me.
All of the progress that we've made and witnessed in our lifetimes in science,
technology, the law, human rights, all came as a result of the dogged determination of some with a belief that day by day we can and we must make the world a better place.
Life in America and indeed the world took on a new meaning on 11 September 2001.
We were made to feel vulnerable, more vulnerable, in terms of our own personal security, as well as having our concerns exacerbated about the threat to the American political ideals and American values. And that there are those who wish America harm is no question.
In the weeks following 9/11, the outpouring of American citizens indicated the potential for a democratic renewal. In public opinion polls, letters to the editors of the country's newspapers, college teach-ins on Islam and on anti-American feelings in the world and memorial services and prayer meetings, citizen to citizen conversations in coffee shops, Barber shops and most of all in volunteer efforts to help the attacks victims and their families, Americans have demonstrated a desire to understand the situation that the country faced and to act upon it.
We’ve been put on yellow and orange alerts, but constantly told to go back to our normal lives and to leave the war on terrorism to those who know best.
Two years later, one of the most frightening indicators remains that many Americans have a willingness to accept this recognition and slip back into a passive complacency.
That is directly contrary to the ideal of a democratic citizenry.
No one would disagree that the international security environment in which we live has changed dramatically, and even before the 9/11 attacks by the terrorists, the end of the cold war had altered the nature of how the American nation interacted with the rest of the world and what continues to be at stake as we speak is the preservation of America's democratic values.
A proper education should stress who we are as a nation and what we are as a people, and it should not just be the job of the educator, but rather that of the community.
We must stress that secrecy, centralization, repression and distortion in government only impede our ability to respond effectively to our security needs.
The knowledge and wisdom of all Americans will be needed to find the best ways to address the security concerns of today's worlds, and those concerns indeed are your concerns.
And it is a very difficult job, very difficult indeed, because in many instances there is no help.
The media is more concerned with which celebrity got divorced or who didn't, who has been convicted and who is going to jail, or who isn’t, and who has survived on some make-believe fantasy contrived to resemble real life situations.
Today we’ve come a long way from the days when the federal and state governments sponsored the injustices of social discrimination and segregation.
But the problem of race, as Dr. W.E. DeBois predicted, is still at the forefront of American life.
More than ever we need to value the diversity within the one race that exists on planet earth, and that is the human race. And that, too, is your challenge.
I was so pleased yesterday to have an occasion to meet and talk with some of ASU’s honors students.
They asked me some tough questions.
That's what it’s about, the tough questions.
If I don't have the answers, I need to find them.
I was so impressed because they recognize that they have a role to play.
They want to know is there room for them.
I don't mind telling you, oh, yes, they're leaders now, because, if qualified men and women sit back and wait for the party leaders, the pundits and the self-appointed gurus to hand them the baton, they've got a long wait coming.
They’ll never give it up.
They’ll never pass it to you.
Take the leadership.
Tell them, “move over, move aside, I need it and I'm ready to participate in helping make this country great as I see it and I will work with you to do it but don't count me out. I'll be involved.”
Public service is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. And one doesn't have to be a revolutionary to want the good life shared by others to be shared by him and his or her family.
All one should want is an equal chance to be equal.
All anyone should ask is that anyone with ability and perseverance get a chance to walk through the door of success.
We're celebrating this year the Brown vs. Board of Education decision.
No more effective or eloquent a spokesperson for the cause of equality and justice in America existed than that of Thurgood Marshall.
He was the lead counsel in the Brown versus Board of Education case decided some 50 years ago this Monday, and I intend to be at Howard university, his alma mater, where we will participate in recounting those years.
That year, the nation witnessed the outlawing of separate but equal school desegregation, and yet, as we know, Mr. Marshall became the first African-American to serve as a justice on that Supreme Court.
I'm reminded of something he said, speaking from a wheelchair on July 4th on the conditions of America in 1992. This is what he said, because this was his challenge:
Those observations by Justice Marshall are as relevant today as they were in 1992. The challenge is ongoing. Because he charges us all, every race, every religion, every creed, rich and poor, educated and uneducated, no one group can escape that challenge, nor should they.
The election of a president this November, new or incumbent, won’t eliminate the necessity for the American people, you and me, to take back our country, to take it back from those who seek to divide, rather than to unite.
To take it back from the special interest lobbyists, who ply their trade with their own brand of snake oil.
To take it back from the greed and the corruption that too often has invaded our corporate board rooms.
We must not be afraid to denounce the demagoguery of religious zealots who feed and prey upon prejudice and division, and we must take our streets back from the thugs and criminals who victimize those least able to protect themselves.
There were things that inhibited me from moving ahead in life. But I learned early on, because I learned the declaration of independence when I was a little boy, about five years old, and I asked my mother, ‘what do those words mean when it says that all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights? What does that mean?’
She said, it means no one can take it away from you.
She told me that there was nothing that could stop me from being any of the things that I needed to be if I took the steps to do that.
That’s why, in this great nation of ours, I am hopeful for this generation. I know that history will record that no greater minds have existed ever than do exist today. That is why our challenge is great, but you can do it, and I have every confidence that you will do it.
God bless you and thank you for the occasion of being here.
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A little bit of extra attention to your attic space can go a long way. Whether you are building a new house or considering insulation for a finished home, attic insulation can serve as a great investment for making a huge difference in your cooling/heating bills. Without attic insulation, even the most energy-efficient HVAC systems will be forced to work extra hard.
In addition to energy efficiency, most homeowners are also looking to maintain comfort all year round. If your upstairs rooms are hotter than downstairs, and the temperature is different in every room, it can affect your home’s comfortable environment. Attic insulation ensures that your home is not the direct target of the extreme outside weather and the temperature in your home remains stable at all times.
Attic insulation is not an extensive renovation project, if you think you can handle it, take it as a DIY weekend project or call a professional and he/she can do the work for you in a few hours.
We have put together this easy guide to help you in your DIY project. Even if you are not doing it on your own, having basic knowledge can help you make an informed decision when buying attic insulation.
This guide explores:
- Importance of attic insulation
- Factors to consider when shopping for insulation
- Various types of attic insulation
- How to tackle DIY insulation
- Pros and cons of different insulation types
- Attic insulation cost
- Tips for maintaining your attic insulation
- Attic vs. roof insulation
- Maintaining the best temperature settings in your attic
Why Is Attic Insulation Important?
Attic insulation provides a barrier that inhibits energy loss from the interior of your house to the exterior. It also protects your home when the outside temperature gets to an extreme level during both summer and winter. As the majority of hot and cold air enters and exits through the roof, attic insulation is vital.
During summers, your attic bears the brunt of the hot sun falling directly on your house, especially in the afternoon, and heat is then passed to the rest of the house. In winters, without insulation, your home could lose up to 85% of the heat through the attic.
You can imagine the situation of your electricity bills if you run your cooling/heating appliances without insulation. According to the EPA, you can save on average 15% on energy bills by insulating your attic. In addition to bills, fluctuating temperatures also cause your HVAC unit to work harder, increasing wear and tear. So, attic insulation greatly helps in minimizing the impact of weather fluctuations in your home.
Attic insulation also helps with your indoor air quality. Outdoor pollutants can enter your home if it is poorly insulated, which can compromise the air quality over time. Insulating your attic prevents the pollutants from spreading throughout your entire house. It also helps in avoiding moisture build-up in your home. Molds thrive in a damp environment, and water vapor can seep in and damage your walls when the humidity gets high in summers.
Before Considering Attic Insulation
Attic insulation involves different components that you should consider when buying insulation for your attic.
R-value is the measure of resistance per inch of thickness. It calculates the ability of your insulation to resist heat flow. You would want to go for a higher value as it means better performance and better energy efficiency. The R-value varies depending on the type of your insulation, the recommended level for most attics is R3.8.
How Much Insulated is Needed?
When deciding how much insulation your attic needs, keep in mind these factors:
- Climate: If your area faces extreme weather, you would need more insulation with higher R values.
- Age of your house: If you live in an older home, you would need more insulation.
- Size of your attic: How much insulation you require also depends on the size of your attic. Do consult an expert for professional advice.
One thing to keep in mind is that you should aim to cover all the joists in your attic. If you easily see your joists, consider adding more insulation. Your attic insulation needs to be evenly distributed.
Types of Insulating Materials
Attic insulation is created using a wide range of materials. Before buying attic insulation, you should be aware of different materials used for insulating attics.
- Polystyrene: It has an R-value of 3.8 to 5 per inch and is mainly used in foam board insulation.
- Liquid polyurethane: The R-value of this type of insulation ranges from 3.5 per inch to 6.5 per inch. The value varies depending on whether it is being used in open cell or closed cell insulation.
- Cellulose: It is created from materials like cardboard, straw, and newspapers. It has been used for decades as an insulating material. It has an R-value of 3.8 per inch.
- Fiberglass: Fiberglass insulation is made from light woven fiber that you can easily cut. It is commonly used in blanket insulation and has an R-value of 2.7 on average.
- Denim: It is made from denim cotton. It is non-toxic, easy to install but is generally more expensive than other materials. Its R-value is 3.5 and works best for blocking airflow.
- Mineral wool: It further comes in two forms: rock wool and slag wool. Rock wool is made from natural minerals, while slag is made from waste products of molten metal. It has an R-value of 3.3. It is fire resistant but more expensive than other options.
When to Avoid Attic Insulation?
If you live in an older home, you should be cautious when going for attic insulation. Older homes were built with large spaces between walls. These spaces allow the moisture to dry without causing damage, but if they are filled with insulation, they can absorb the moisture leading to mold growth.
You also cannot do insulation on your old home’s wood-shingled roof. These older roofing materials were made to get wet and dry on their own. Stuffing insulation can cause them to accumulate moisture.
Types of Attic Insulation: Which One Is Best Suited for Your Home
When carefully considering different types of attic insulation and determining which will best work for your home, take into account the ease of installation and R-value to get the best results.
Here, we have outlined five commonly used options:
|Type of Insulation||Materials Used||Most Suitable For|
|Foam Board Insulation||Polyurethane, polystyrene, or polyisocyanurate.||Unfinished floors and ceilings|
|Spray Foam Insulation||Liquid polyurethane||Small, hard to reach spaces in the attic|
|Blanket Insulation||Fiberglass, cotton, plastic fiber, and wool||Unfinished attic ceiling|
|Blown-in or Loose Fill Insulation||Fiberglass, rock wool, or cellulose material such as recycled newspapers||Finished attics or hard to reach spaces in attics|
|Radiant and Reflective Insulation||A reflective barrier made up of aluminum foil and substrate material created from kraft paper or polyethylene||Attic ceilings|
Foam Board Insulation
Foam boards have a high R-value with a minimum thickness, ranging from 4 to 6.5. They are created from materials such as polyurethane, polystyrene, or polyisocyanurate. They provide two times greater thermal resistance compared to other materials of the same thickness.
The foam board does not accumulate moisture, so it is ideal for areas with high humidity.
Spray Foam Insulation
As the name indicates, liquid polyurethane is sprayed in the wall’s cavities and attic surfaces where it solidifies. Its advantage is that it can fill the smallest of spaces and is effective at reducing air leakage. This type is costly but most effective in reducing the transmission of hot and cold air. If you haven’t used spray foam before, consider calling a professional, as it is not as simple as it sounds.
Spray foam insulation has two types:
- Closed-cell: In this type, the cells are filled with gas that helps the foam expand to fill the spaces around it. It has the highest R-value – 6.2/inch.
- Open-cell: The cells are filled with air, which gives them a spongy texture. This one has an R-value of 3.7.
Note: Avoid urea-formaldehyde spray foam insulation because it emits dangerous vapors.
One of the popular insulations for attic spaces, blanket insulation, mainly consists of fiberglass. It is also constructed using cotton, mineral wool, and plastic fibers. Also, it comes in the form of batts and rolls. It is quite inexpensive but is not as effective as foam insulation. Typical batts and rolls have an R-value between R-2.9 and R-3.8 per inch of thickness. Medium-density and high-density blankets have R-values between R-3.7 and R-4.3. You can cut the batts and rolls to fit in gaps. Make sure to wear a mask and gloves as fiberglass is a lung and skin irritant.
Blown-In Attic Insulation or Loose Fill Insulation
As the name suggests, you blow in a paper-like material to the space that needs to be insulated. This insulation type comprises of fiberglass, cellulose material, or rock wool designed to fit any area. For fiberglass, the R-value is 2.2, while for cellulose, the value is 3.8. It is quite suitable for areas where you cannot install any other type of insulation.
Radiant and Reflective Insulation
Radiant and reflective insulation is different from other insulation types as it works by reflecting away the heat and is used in areas with hot summers. Most other insulation types work to reduce heat flow in a place instead of reflecting.
This insulation is created using a reflective barrier such as aluminum foil placed over material like polyethylene. This creates a pocket of air between two substances, which minimizes heat transfer. The attic’s roof gets direct sun and gains most of the heat energy. Radiant insulation reduces the transfer of heat from the roof to the other surfaces in the attic.
They are the best insulation for attics in hot climates and can lower 5% to 10% of your cooling costs.
How to Insulate an Attic?
When installing attic insulation on your own, you should opt for a blanket or loose-fill insulation as they are the most DIY-friendly types.
When installing blanket insulation, begin from the walls and work towards the center of the floor. Be sure to place the insulation in the joists carefully. For more protection, you can go a little overboard and install insulation across the tops of the joists.
With a loose-fill or blown-in insulation, begin by completing the gap between joists, starting from the walls. Furthermore, it’s best to have a helper around so one can hold the hose and the other can control the flow from the blower. Fill every space; just make sure to leave the air vents uninsulated.
Moreover, with a finished attic you won’t be able to fill every nook and cranny, so contact a professional and let them decide the best insulation for your attic.
Pros & Cons of Different Types of Attic Insulation
Some insulating materials are DIY friendly while some are not; some emit dangerous vapors while others do not pose any health hazard. Each insulation type comes with its own pros and cons.
|Type of Insulation||Pros||Cons|
|Spray Foam Insulation||
|Blown-In Attic Insulation||
|Radiant and Reflective Insulation||
|Foam Board Insulation||
Attic Insulation Cost
Depending on the type of material you are using, attic insulation cost ranges from $1,500 to $3,500 or $1 to $ 7 per square foot.
To calculate the cost according to the type attic of insulation, refer to this table by Home Advisor:
|Type||Price Range per square foot|
|Spray Foam||$2 – $5|
|Loose Fill||$2 – $5|
|Blown-In||$1 – $4|
|Radiant & Reflective||$0.50 – $1.50|
|Batt Insulation||$2 – $4|
Tips for Maintaining Attic Insulation
To properly insulate your attic and maintain it in optimal condition, try to incorporate the tips and best practices listed down below:
- Cover the ceiling joists so that your insulation stays in the place firmly and reaches its target R-value.
- Always measure the area where you need insulation before cutting the product.
- Never compress the insulation to fit it in a place as it causes it to lose its R-value, especially blanket insulation loses its effectiveness when it is forcefully compacted.
- When installing insulation, do not block the airflow at the eaves. This comprises the insulation’s effectiveness in winter.
- Avoid installation insulation over electrical wiring systems as it can be a fire hazard.
- Don’t place blanket insulation over air vents as it can cause dangerous particles to circulate your home.
- Do not cover the air vents in your attic as they are needed for adequate airflow.
Attic vs. Roof Insulation
For homeowners, it can be ambiguous to distinguish between attic and roof/ceiling insulation. At first glance, both may look the same, but that is not the case.
You install attic insulation on the attic ceiling and floors, while roof insulation installs on the roof slope, above, and below the rafters.
Just like attic insulation, roof insulation also comes with a set of advantages. For homes with air conditioning ducts installed within the attic, roof insulation can provide a more relaxed environment in summers. Furthermore, roof insulation protects against moisture damage when snow piles up on the roof in winters.
Maintain the Best Temperature Settings in Your Attic
After getting done with the insulation, you would want to maintain ideal temperature and humidity levels in your attic throughout the year. However, frequently managing the settings can be a big hassle. You can opt for a smart thermostat or a smart AC controller that works with ductless mini-split, window, or portable AC. These smart devices learn about your heating/cooling needs and adjust temperature and humidity levels according to your preferences, so you don’t have to micromanage the climate in your attic. By connecting the device to your smartphone, you can easily cool your attic in summers and make it extra cozy in winters with just a click.
Moreover, they also help with energy savings. The smart AC controller, for instance, sends you monthly reports about your energy usage and can help you save up to 25% on your bills!
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Travel around the world without ever leaving the classroom. Ross Sheppard offers five different language courses for you to choose from within the following areas: Spanish, French and Chinese Mandarin.
IB courses for the group 2 component of the programme are offered in the following languages:
Chinese (AB initio, Language, BHL, SL), French (Language, B, SL), and Spanish (Ab initio).
Impact of Second-Language Learning is a great read on the benefits of having a second language skill!
Chinese Language and Culture
This course is designed for those with no prior experience with Chinese. The course is spread over 3 years, and trains students to read and speak basic Chinese, as well as providing them with a cursory look at prominent themes in Chinese Culture.
Chinese Language Arts
Designed for those of that have previous experience with the language. It aims to further develop your language abilities and cultural competence through study and use of a variety of language materials.
Parlez-vous français? Study French at Ross Sheppard offers you a window to the Edmonton Francophone community as well as all the French-spaking countries of the world. Courses offered for beginners to advanced students.
Parlez-vous déjà français? This program aims to further develop your French language abilities by immersing you in the French culture. You will studying literature, the sciences and the arts all in the language of romance. Courses offered in French include: FLA, Etudes Sociales, les Mathématiques et les Sciences up to the grade 12 level.
Bienvenidos! Spanish Language and Culture 3-Y program is intended for students who have had little or no previous instruction in Spanish. Students will develop their proficiency in all four language skills: oral and written production and reading and listening comprehension. The focus is on building the students’ confidence as they experience the diverse aspects of the Spanish speaking world,while using the language in everyday situations. | <urn:uuid:ec3e9785-58b3-4f98-a317-7313fb177c10> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rosssheppard.epsb.ca/academics/global-languages/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.930337 | 419 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings or other structures. Areas of architecture include general architecture and environmental design. Architects may work in architectural firms, as a sole proprietor, or as a consultant.
Some jobs in architecture:
In architecture internships, an intern may perform any of the following tasks:
Assist with project documents, presentations, and specs
Drafting, 3D modeling, Solidworks, CAD, 3D printer
Learn about phases of architecture from concept to construction
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Pay day loans are for all a trap that is vicious. We’ll have a look at just exactly https://badcreditloanzone.com/payday-loans-sd/ how payday advances works and just why they cause a great deal economic dilemmas.
The Cash Advance Process:
- The debtor visits an online payday loan shop to acquire a little loan this is certainly payable in complete, plus charges, in the borrower’s next payday.
- Frequently, some type of income verification is necessary, such as for example a pay stub or bank declaration.
- A credit check might or may possibly not be needed.
- Regarding the after payday, the debtor is anticipated to go back to the shop to settle the mortgage in complete, such as the relevant costs.
- The payment is not made, it used to be that the borrower was required to provide a post-dated cheque for the repayment amount to protect the lender in the event. It’s now more widespread that a void is provided by the borrower cheque so the loan provider have access to the borrower’s banking account straight.
Why payday advances are Popular & How They Can result in Financial Difficulty
For somebody in hopeless need of money without any other options, the benefit of payday advances goes without saying. Although the charges are significant, the harm could be minimal in the event that need is just a situation that is one-time there clearly was the capability to repay the loan next payday. Nevertheless, it really is a tremendously slope that is slippery a cash advance will be utilized to cover regular household bills or other debts.
You a new loan to cover the initial amount, plus the fees if you are unable to repay the loan, many stores will provide. This period, if it continues, just implies that the monetary responsibility grows with every pay duration via a revolving group of loans.
If you fail to get back on payday to either repay the loan or get a fresh loan, the shop will try to process the repayment straight from your own bank-account. If you can find inadequate funds within the account, you shall have NSF charges in the bank, as well as the loan nevertheless being outstanding. They may try to get around the “stop” by slightly changing the payee name or the amount of the payment if you go to the bank to stop payment to the store.
Exactly what do i really do to split the loan cycle that is payday?
Step one is always to close the compromised bank-account. When you have no other debts, the essential strategy would be to focus on spending less to settle the mortgage in full (without an innovative new loan) in as short a period of time possible. This really is extremely tough to complete whenever you don’t have control of your money.
If payday advances are just one loan among many more (like personal credit card debt, income tax financial obligation or other bank loans), you should look at conversing with a bankruptcy trustee on how to cope with your entire debts and acquire out from the cash advance cycle.
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Bankruptcy Canada is just a service that is free by bankruptcy trustees in Canada to describe just exactly just how bankruptcy works, exactly exactly exactly how it is possible to avoid bankruptcy, and can help you determine whether bankruptcy may be the right selection for your household.
Know that the prices given by the business might make a dent that is critical your month-to-month cost range, therefore go after one of these brilliant loan only when completely important. More over, failing woefully to make payments prior to your agreement will incur extortionate penalties while having an influence on your total credit rating.
The wonderful news is, just in case you may be someone that may repay the home loan through the next payday, your home loan can undoubtedly be pretty manageable. Poor funds can indicate expenses and trigger more debt, and in actual fact is not one thing you can consider if you’re attempting to consolidate an institution that is financial or an auto loan.
At first appearance you discover their touchdown that is clean web with all the needed links and information to start out your energy length of.
Then your business will process the loan and deposit funds in your bank account. Realize that your loan is at the mercy of origination costs along with payment that is late if you don’t spend in your deadline. The trigger you’re inquisitive in a online quick money finance is really caused by the fact that you probably really didn’t budget unforeseen costs because well as possess extremely bit, if any type of, funds spared.
With a few loans being funded day that is similar you might have the possibility of accessing your cash considerably faster than old-fashioned financing techniques.
Like sharks , payday loan providers have reached all times transferring. But also for now, the tide is apparently favor that is delivering of and legislation enforcement. Let’s wish it remains that manner.
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A cybersecurity specialist has warned 672,000 subscribers to NFT artist Mike Winkelman of an attack on their cryptocurrency wallets.
Blockchain security expert harry.ETH posted a warning about the phishing attack via Twitter from the creator of non-fungible tokens Mike Winkelmann.
Harry.ETH reported that winkelman’s page, known as BEEPLE, had been hacked. Hackers posted a phishing link on the artist’s compromised page to go to the supposedly official website, where you can register for the NFT draw. We are talking about the Louis The Game competition, in which the fashion designer Louis Vuitton (Louis Vuitton) commissioned BEEPLE to create an NFT series for the award to the winners.
Harry.ETH urged Winkelman’s 672,000 followers not to click on a phishing link and to warn other Twitter users not to fall victim to scammers. According to Harry.ETH, already several users who clicked on the phishing link have been subjected to a cyber attack and lost a total of 35 ETH worth about $ 71,000. So far, neither Mike Winkelman nor Twitter’s support team has confirmed the incident or reported on the action taken.
This week, representatives of the gaming blockchain project Axie Infinity reported that as a result of a cyber attack, attackers were able to hack into the project’s account on Discord and mark up fake messages there. In early May, unknown hackers posted a link to a phishing site on the channel of the largest trading platform of non-fungible tokens OpenSea. Last month, on the official account of the developers of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) on Instagram, unknown persons posted information about the distribution of tokens and stole 91 NFT from deceived users for $ 2.8 million.
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Stimulants produced by plants are among the most widely used drugs in the world. In the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering News, we look at why plants make these compounds and the ways in which the molecules produce stimulant effects. View the full graphic on the C&EN site.
Today (8 March) is International Women’s Day, so here’s another edition of the ‘Women in Chemistry History’ series. It highlights the contributions of another 12 women in chemistry, covering innovations from understanding cell ageing to testing for diseases.
COVID has generated unprecedented levels of interest in antiviral medicines, but they’re just the latest in a long line of antivirals going back almost 70 years. The latest edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering News looks at some of the key drugs, from the first antiviral to be approved to antivirals for HIV […]
For plant milk manufacturers, business is booming. In 2021, 32% of British people surveyed drank plant-based milk as part of their diet, compared to 25% in 2020. How are these milks made, and how do they compare to cow’s milk when it comes to their environmental impact and nutritional value? This graphic takes a look.
In 2020, science news was dominated by COVID and vaccine development. In many ways, 2021 has been little different, but away from the virus we’re now overly familiar with there were plenty of other chemistry-related news stories. This graphic highlights a selection of them – see below for more details as well as links to […]
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A project, set up in response to Covid-19, is working to ensure young people leaving care amid the pandemic are not disproportionately affected by social isolation as they transition into their own homes.
Set up and run by child and young person charity Kibble, and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, Connect 19 is addressing social isolation and mental health concerns for young people leaving care across Scotland through mentoring, arranged activities and a networking service.
Throughout the pandemic a lot of social interaction has been through virtual platforms such as Zoom and Skype, however young people leaving care wont always have access to Wi-Fi or a device to use such platforms. The Connect 19 project is also providing the technology required for young people, ensuring they can remain connected and can utilise online courses.
The team have been liaising with social work departments across Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, North, South and East Ayrshire, and East and West Dunbartonshire to identify young people who may need support.
Photo: Completed Nutella cheesecake by young person
Once the team have set the young people up with the technology required, they can access regular activities online such as baking, cooking, self-care evenings and get fit videos, while socially distanced outdoor activities such as walks, fishing or gardening have also been put in place. Where cooking or baking is involved, a box of ingredients is delivered to the young person to ensure they can participate, with healthy eating promoted throughout.
Additionally, practical life admin is also on offer to help young people settle into independent living, covering subjects such as benefit entitlement, debt management, legal issues, and housing and welfare. The team are also helping the young people with setting up further education courses and how to access them virtually, while helping the young people understand lockdown rules, keeping safe online and general wellbeing.
Services also include 1:1 and group mental health support delivered by trained youth counsellors and practitioners offered virtually and in person, while regular video group calls are set up for young people as part of the befriending and mentoring service available.
Sandra Guiney, project manager for Kibble’s Connect 19, said “Ahead of the pandemic when young people were leaving care, there were groups in place and social activities for them to take part in, ensuring that they weren’t left isolated. Now that a great deal of our lives has moved online, it’s important that we’ve got the support in place to remove barriers for young people to access socialisation, support and advice.
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Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care
Dr. Kirsten Setrakov - ONE Wellness Group talks about the benefits of Chiropractic as a mother goes through body changes during pregnancy.
We’ve all heard the phrase “I’m eating for two”, right? But have we ever stopped to think that during pregnancy, we are not only “eating for two”, but “walking for two”, “sitting for two”, and “moving for two”? All these added stressors on the body can lead to pain and discomfort.
Did you know that over 50% of pregnant women experience low back pain? Some other pregnancy-related aches and pains that women have reported are:
• Neck pain
• Pelvic pain
• Sleep disturbance
• Carpal Tunnel
And these are just to name a few! Chiropractors can help relieve pain and discomfort, before, during, and after pregnancy (even during labour)!
Some of the ways that chiropractors can help include:
• Manual therapy/ adjustments
• Soft tissue therapy
• Pregnancy-safe exercise recommendations
Some things to consider:
• As pregnancy progresses, the hormone relaxin increases in the body and softens the ligaments to help facilitate childbirth
• This hormone can cause the joints to feel lax and unstable, especially in the third trimester
• These loosened ligaments and joints can cause back pain
• Chiropractic care is a safe, conservative, and effective approach to treating back pain
Academic references: Berg G, Hammer M et al. (1988). Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 71: 701-775. Borg-Stein J, Dugan SA. (2007). Musculoskeletal disorders of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 18(3):459–476. Diakow P, Gladsby T et al. (1991). Back Pain During Pregnancy and Labour. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Vol 14: 116-118. Fallon J. (1991). The Effect of Chiropractic Treatment on Pregnancy and Labour: A Comprehensive Study. Proceedings of the World Federation of Chiropractic. 24-31. Shaw G. (2003). When to adjust: chiropractic and pregnancy. J Am Chiropr Assoc. 40(11):8–16. Wang, S., Dezinno, P., Maranets, I., Berman, M., Caldwell-Andrews, A., Kain, Z. (2004). Low back pain during pregnancy: prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes. Obstet Gynecol. 104(1): 65-70. Zerdecki, L., Passmore, S. (2008). Chiropractic evaluation and management of the pregnant patient: an update from recent literature. Midwifery Today Int Midwife. 28(9): 67-68. | <urn:uuid:f5f8bdf2-e449-47dd-955b-086c237fc583> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.klusster.com/klussters/one-life-hamilton-live-your-best-life/publications/pregnancy-and-chiropractic-care-10920-22866?code=9de532b6-8a6c-4229-9f26-2491465c698f | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.84785 | 636 | 1.71875 | 2 |
The Body Compass
Treatment for Balance Problems
Balance problems can cause feelings of disorientation, vertigo and dizziness. We rely on balance in everything that we do — from walking to work to going to sleep — so lacking it can be very debilitating.
As a chiropractor with a special interest in balance, I can help those who suffer from vertigo, nausea and feeling faint with vestibular rehabilitation in Bristol.
What are Balance Problems?
Balance problems can be loosely explained as a feeling of spinning, vertigo, or dizziness. However, different people experience balance problems in different ways. Many people describe it as a feeling of:
- Light headedness
- Feeling wobbly
It’s frightening when you lose your balance, and this can be a constant feeling for those whose balance systems aren’t communicating properly.
Causes of Balance Problems
Control of your balance depends on the integration of three systems: your inner ear semicircular canals, your visual system and responses from your joints and muscles.
Balance problems happen when any one of these systems doesn’t work properly - either on their own, or in the way that they communicate with each other. As a chiropractor with a special interest in dizziness and vertigo, I take a functional approach to assess which parts of your nervous system and body are involved and then work out what can be done to improve it.
Here, you can find out more about the Causes of Balance Problems and common diagnoses.
A Bristol Chiropractor with a Special Interest in Balance
At my Clifton clinic, I can help those suffering from balance problems with a programme of vestibular rehabilitation.
If you’re looking for balance disorder rehabilitation treatment in Bristol, or just want to talk to me about how I can help, why not get in touch?
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There is more to mascot design than meets the eye! The official mascot for Euro 2020, Skillzy, is a "larger-than-life character inspired by freestyling, street and panna culture." What mascot would your kids design and what would it represent?
Design a Mascot for Euro 2020
Can you find a word for each letter of the alphabet, linked to Euro 2020? I expect there might be a footballer's surname or two for some of the harder letters!
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Ultimately, care providers want to be part of programs that help them serve their patients. McGaffigan suspects that organizations that promote transparency and navigate medical errors with the patient or family will better satisfy all parties involved.
“Let’s ensure that we’re putting on programs that we know are meaningful,” McGaffigan says. “For example, putting peer support programs and communication and resolution programs in place. If there’s an event, whether there was harm or not, I should feel comfortable to communicate that to that patient and family member. If we do that and are transparent, timely, and honest with that communication, then patients and the workforce can navigate these events with better outcomes.”
Reducing variation to improve error tracking
One of the challenges in tracking medical errors is the wide variation among programs. When there is no standardized method of tracking medical errors, each institution must essentially create its own process.
“Unwarranted variation is endemic in health care,” Makary commented in a news release at the time his analysis was published. “Developing consensus protocols that streamline the delivery of medicine and reduce variability can improve quality and lower costs in health care. More research on preventing medical errors from occurring is needed to address the problem.”
In fact, a December 2016 report from the National Quality Forum (NQF) focused on that variation, noting that though the use of quality measurement in healthcare has grown rapidly, this growth has also led to “a proliferation of measures across a diverse range of clinical areas, settings, data sources, and programs” (NQF, 2016).
“Quality measures are essential building blocks in large-scale public- and private-payer efforts to reform the nation’s healthcare system. But slightly different versions of the same measure contribute to waste through reporting burden for providers and make performance comparisons more difficult,” commented Helen Darling, MA, NQF’s interim president and CEO, in a news release issued on the report.
The analysis from Bailit and Associates, commissioned in 2013 by NQF, identifies 1,367 quality measures being used across 48 state and regional programs. Of these measures, more than 800 have a similar focus, with one or more variations in the specifications. The report notes that variation is often due to the availability of data, the complexity of the issue being measured, and communication hurdles. | <urn:uuid:c8208f4f-e48e-41e3-bc55-4069ab139f70> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.psqh.com/analysis/why-are-medical-errors-still-a-leading-cause-of-death/4/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.95756 | 499 | 1.953125 | 2 |
The Universality and Uniqueness of Prophecy
Prophecy is the means whereby God offers guidance to human beings through human intermediaries. Just as God's mercy takes precedence over his wrath and thereby determines the nature of wrath, so also God's guidance takes precedence over his misguidance. Guidance itself demands the existence of misguidance. Without the misguidance that is embodied by Satan, the prophetic messages would be meaningless. Without distance, there can be no nearness; without wrong, no right; without darkness, no perception of light. All the distinctions that allow for a cosmos to exist depend upon the diversification and differentiation of the divine qualities. On the moral and spiritual level, this diversification becomes manifest through the paths of guidance and misguidance, represented by the prophets and the satans.
Wherever there have been prophets, there have been satans. The Koran uses the word satans to refer both to some of the jinn and to some human beings. To be a satan is to be an enemy of the prophets and an embodiment of misguidance:
We have appointed to every prophet an enemy-satans from among mankind and jinn, revealing fancy words to each other as delusion. Yet, had thy Lord willed, they would never have done it. So leave them with what they are fabricating. (Quran 6:112)
Just as Adam, our father and the first prophet, was faced with Iblis, so also we are faced with Iblis, his offspring, and their followers. Misguidance is a universal phenomenon, found in the outside world and within ourselves. In the same way, guidance is a universal phenomenon. In other words, the human race is inconceivable without both prophets and satans, because human beings are defined by the freedom they received when they were made in the divine form. They are able to choose among the divine attributes, because all the divine attributes are found within themselves. Just as they can choose God's right hand by following guidance, so also they can choose his left hand by following misguidance. Without that choice, they would not have been free to accept the Trust.
As we have seen, the fundamental message of the prophets is tawhid. In the Islamic perspective, all prophets have brought the first Shahadah: "We never sent a messenger before thee save that We revealed to him, saying, There is no god but I, so worship Me'" (Quran 21:25). In contrast to the first Shahadah, which designates a divine guidance that is embodied by all prophets, the second Shahadah refers to the domain of the specific message brought by Muhammad. Other prophets had their own messages that correspond to the second Shahadah:
Every nation has its messenger. (Quran 10:47)
We have sent no messenger save with the tongue of his people. (Quran 14:4)
To every one of you [messengers] We have appointed a right way and an open road. (Quran 5:48)
The Koran insists that Muslims should not differentiate among the prophets of God. Each prophet, after all, was sent by God with guidance, and the primary message of each is the same:
Say: We have faith in God, and in that which has been sent down on Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, and Jacob, and the Tribes, and that which was given to Moses and Jesus and the prophets by their Lord. We make no distinction among any of them, and to Him we have submitted. (Quran 2:136; cf. 2:285, 3:84)
The Koran tells us in several verses that the later prophets came to confirm the messages of the earlier prophets:
And when Jesus son of Mary said, "Children of Israel, I am indeed God's messenger to you, confirming the Torah that has gone before me... ."(Quran 61:6)
He has sent down upon thee the Book with the truth, confirming what was before it, and He sent down the Torah and the Gospel aforetime, as guidance to the people. (Quran 3:3)
At the same time, the Koran makes clear that the details of the messages differ. Any distinction that can be made among the messengers has to be made on the basis of the difference in their messages:
And those messengers-some We have preferred above others. Among them was he to whom God spoke, and He raised some in degrees. And We gave Jesus son of Mary the clear explications, and We confirmed him with the Holy Spirit. (Quran 2:253)
And We have preferred some prophets over others, and We gave David the Psalms. (Quran 17:55)
The idea that every messenger comes with a message that is specific to the people to whom he was sent and that differs in details from other messages is deeply rooted in the Islamic consciousness and is reflected in the titles that are customarily given to the great messengers in Islamic texts. Each title designates the special quality of the messenger that distinguishes him from other messengers. Thus, one of the verses just quoted refers to him "to whom God spoke." Most commentators think that this is a reference to Moses, to whom Islamic sources give the title kalim (speaking companion), because God spoke to him from the burning bush without the intermediary of Gabriel, and because the Koran says, "And unto Moses We spoke directly" (Quran 4:164). But the commentators add that it may also refer to Adam, to whom God spoke in the Garden, and to Muhammad, to whom God spoke during Muhammad's ascent to God (the mir'aj). In a similar way, Jesus is usually called God's "spirit," and Abraham his "close friend" (khalil).
In Islamic countries, especially among people untouched by modern education, there is a common belief that all religions accept the first Shahadah, but that each religion has a specific second Shahadah that differs from that of the Muslims. Thus it is thought that the Christians say, 'There is no god but God and Jesus is the spirit of God," while the Jews say, 'There is no god but God and Moses is God's speaking companion."
The Koran recognizes explicitly that, although the first Shahadah never changes, the domain covered by the second Shahadah differs from message to message. Hence, all the laws that are proper to Jews, for example, are not necessarily proper for Christians, nor do the rulings of the Muslim Shariah have any universality (despite the claims of some Muslims). For example, in the following verse, God explains that the Jews have prohibitions that do not apply to Muslims:
And to the Jewry We have forbidden every beast with claws; and of oxen and sheep We have forbidden them the fat of them, save what their backs carry, or their entrails, or what is mingled with the bone. (Quran 6:145)
Similarly, the Koran places the following words, which are directed at the Children of Israel, in Jesus' mouth, thus indicating that his Shariah differs from that of Moses.
[I have been sent] to confirm the truth of the Torah that is before me, and to make lawful to you certain things that before were forbidden unto you. (Quran 3:50)
An often recited prayer at the end of Sura 2 of the Koran says, "Our Lord ..., charge us not with a burden such as Thou didst lay upon those before us" (Quran 2:286). The commentators say that this refers to the Torah, which is a heavy burden, in contrast to the Muslim Shariah, which, in the words of a hadith, is "easy, congenial" (sahl samh).
One of the most delightful expressions of the differing messages entrusted to the prophets is found in the standard accounts of the Prophet's ascent to God, the mi'raj. Muhammad met a number of prophets on his way up through the heavens. When he met God, God gave him instructions for his community. On the way back down, Muhammad stopped in each heaven to bid farewell to the prophets. In the sixth heaven, right below the seventh, he met Moses. Moses asked him what sort of acts of worship God had given him for his community. He replied that God had given him fifty salats per day. Moses told him that he had better go back and ask God to lighten the burden. He knew from sorry experience that the people would not be able to carry out such difficult instructions. The Prophet continues:
I went back, and when He had reduced them by ten, I returned to Moses. Moses said the same as before, so I went back, and when He had reduced them by ten more, I returned to Moses....
Finally, after Muhammad had moved back and forth between God and Moses several times, God reduced the salats to five. Moses then said to Muhammad:
Your people are not capable of observing five salats. I have tested people before your time and have labored earnestly to prevail over the Children of Israel. So go back to your Lord and ask Him to make things lighter for your people.
But by this point, the Prophet was too embarrassed to continue asking for reductions. Hence he said: "I have asked my Lord till I am ashamed, but now I am satisfied and I submit."
Nowadays, discussion of Islamic teachings about prophecy can quickly raise emotions among Muslims. Probably the main reason for this is that in many Islamic countries, religion plays a far greater role in daily life than it does in Europe and America. Hence, generally speaking, political positions are posed in religious terms, and opposition to the policies of other countries can take the form of criticism of other religions.
A second factor that helps keep emotions high in discussions of prophecy is that modernized Muslims commonly take the attitude - as do many people in the West as well - that it is not they who are at fault. Shortcomings must belong to other people, and so whatever the problem may be, the blame must lie in the opponent's court. This attitude is common throughout the world. For those who recognize the truth of myth, it is highly significant that Iblis was the first person to put the blame in the other's court. It is he who said, "Now, because You have led me astray . . ." (Quran 7:16). If people followed the example of Adam and Eve, they would look more closely at themselves and find room to recognize that "We have wronged ourselves" (Quran 7:23).
Do not think that Iblis's position is found only in politics. It is an everyday reality for all of us. For example, think about the way in which students react when they receive their grades. It is not uncommon to hear someone say, "I got an A in physics, but that lousy English teacher gave me a C-." This is Iblis's reaction-the light is mine, but he led me astray. I did good, but any evil is someone else's fault. The reaction of Adam and Eve would be the following: "How kind of that physics teacher to give me an A, but I really messed up in English and received a C-, so I will have to work much harder to make up for my own shortcomings."
In short, in the contemporary political situation, ideology is often posed in terms of the war of good against evil. In such a situation, those who would stress the universality of the Koranic message rarely meet with much success. It is too easy to think that the other guy is at fault and we are fine. And in order to think that way, it is necessary to forget that God's mercy extends to all creatures. If people did remember that God's mercy takes precedence over his wrath, they might have to start searching for faults in themselves and to leave the others to God. They might have to accept that the C- was a gift and that they should have flunked.
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precedence over his misguidance". God does not misguide mankind, it is
Satan (Iblees)that misguides by whispering.
In the Qur'an it says Allah guides whom He wills and whoever goes
astray, there is none to guide him except Allah. This means clearly
that man is himself responsible for his misdeeds and sins. Allah
guides but does not misguide. May Allah guide all of us and forgive
Submission to the WILL of One God. All Prophets reinforced Islam
(Submission to the will of One God with full Obedience)
Quran 3:85 And whoever desires other than Islam as religion - never
will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among
ALL other religions were innovated by MEN. Idolatry started at the time
of Prophet Noah (in Quran). People of Nuh A (Noah) had assigned
many more gods for themselves besides worshipping the idols of
Wadd, Suwa", Yaghuth, Ya'uq and Nasr.
Quran 71:23 "And they have said: 'You shall not leave your gods: nor
shall You leave Wadd, nor Suwa", nor Yaghuth, nor Ya'uq nor Nasr.
(these are the names of their idols).
Therefore, Idol worship is the oldest innovated religion.
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Maybe you have an aspiring Einstein on your holiday gift list. Or perhaps you’re just looking to add a little something different to the collection of Star Wars toys, video games and assorted digital devices under the tree.
Either way, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists have put together a gift list for the scientifically inclined child. “Kids are naturally curious,” said OMRF researcher Tim Griffin, Ph.D. “The best toys support creativity and thinking.”
- It’s electric!
Snap Circuits Electronic Discovery kits (Ages 8 and up; $34.99 and up)
OMRF’s Courtney Sansam, Ph.D., recommends these kits for engineers-in-training. Each set contains easy and fun electronic building blocks that allow children to channel their inner inventors. “Our son loved being able to connect pieces together to see what would happen,” said Sansam. “He made a doorbell and a light switch, and we’ve continued to add more kits to his collection.”
- A whole new (digital) world
Osmo Gaming System for iPad (Ages 5 to 13; $79.99)
For computer-savvy youngsters, Sansam’s husband, OMRF scientist Chris Sansam, Ph.D., suggests this educational game system for iPad. Using a mix of digital technology and real-life objects like puzzle pieces or your child’s favorite toys, Osmo allows kids to create virtual worlds and games that they can control. Time magazine chose this gaming system as one of its best inventions of 2014.
- You go, girl
GoldieBlox building kits (Ages 3 and up; assorted kits $10.99 and up)
Created with the mission of encouraging girls to develop an interest in engineering, these story-themed construction sets combine action figures with parts and instructions for building everything from a dunk tank to a rocket ride. Husband-and-wife scientists Tim Griffin, Ph.D., and Courtney Griffin, Ph.D. recommend GoldieBlox to enhance any girl’s interest in learning through experience. “Science is all about discovery and possessing the tools to learn something new,” said Tim Griffin.
- Cracking the genetic code
Thames & Kosmos Biology Genetics and DNA kit (Ages 10 and up; $36.95)
This gift provides kids with a do-it-themselves introduction to genetics. With it, they can isolate DNA from fruits and vegetables, learn how traits are passed from parents to children, and even discover how to analyze DNA to solve crimes. “Hands-on science activities foster excitement about experimentation and discovery of how the world works,” said OMRF researcher Susan Kovats, Ph.D. | <urn:uuid:b23c4628-b348-4245-bfef-fd5527240aa2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://omrf.org/2015/12/17/nerdy-holidays-to-you-gift-ideas-for-budding-scientists/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.91896 | 585 | 2.59375 | 3 |
Gerry Steinberg, who has died aged 70, was a moderate and popular Labour MP for his home city of Durham from 1987 to 2005; a constituency neighbour of Tony Blair, he was generally supportive of New Labour, though with reservations over student tuition fees and efforts to curb the benefits budget.
Until his election, Steinberg was head teacher of a special-needs school. He had abandoned the cane after three years, and when in 1996 its re-introduction was mooted, he told the Commons: “The children who are chastised are the ones who come back for it, time and again. Moreover, if a teacher gave a child a good hiding, the child’s parent is likely to come and give the teacher a hiding. The majority of parents want corporal punishment, but for someone else’s kids.”
Failing the 11-plus made Steinberg a lifelong opponent of selection; after hearing the results, “I ran away from school to my grandmother’s because I was unable to face my mother who had placed such store on my passing that dreadful exam.” He was equally opposed to the Conservatives’ Assisted Places Scheme, saying it overwhelmingly benefited middle-class children, not the truly disadvantaged.
Steinberg chaired the Parliamentary Labour Party’s education committee from 1990 to 1996, and the manner of his departure briefly made him a hero to his colleagues. Resigning in “disgust” at Harriet Harman sending her son to a selective secondary school, he was cheered when he entered the Members’ Dining Room. Cross-party recognition of his expertise promptly earned him a place on the Education and Skills Select Committee.
A Eurosceptic and a committed supporter of Israel, Steinberg voted for tighter abortion laws and promoted ultimately successful legislation to ban fur farming. He also voted against military action to recover Kuwait after Saddam Hussein seized the Gulf state in 1990.
Gerald Neil Steinberg was born in Durham on April 20 1945. Despite being Jewish, he attended a Church of England primary school. He went on to Whinney Hill secondary modern and, after passing his O-levels, to Johnston Grammar School. He trained at Sheffield City College of Education, and later took a Cert Ed for teaching children with learning difficulties at Newcastle Polytechnic. He started teaching in 1966 and in 1979 was appointed head teacher at Whitworth House special school, Spennymoor.
He joined the Labour Party in 1969 and from 1973 was election agent for Durham’s Labour MP, Dr Mark Hughes. In 1975 was elected to Durham City Council, becoming its co-leader in 1983. Three years later he took a council deputation to complain to the local government minister Angela Rumbold that Durham – unlike some more prosperous authorities – had to increase the rates, despite observing government spending guidelines. Her response was unexpectedly sympathetic.
Dr Hughes’s majority in a seat Labour had held for half a century slumped in 1983 to just 1,973 over the Liberal/SDP Alliance. Under pressure to submit to reselection, Hughes stood down and Steinberg was chosen to fight the seat. At the 1987 election he more than trebled Hughes’s majority.
Steinberg scored an early success at Westminster by securing an amendment to Kenneth Baker’s Education Reform Bill to benefit children with special needs, after arguing that only a 10th were diagnosed.
When Blair swept to power in 1997, Steinberg’s majority peaked at 22,504. He was not in the running for office, but took the chair of the influential Northern group of Labour MPs . From 1998 until he left the House in 2005, he served on the Public Accounts Committee.
Gerry Steinberg married Margaret Thornton in 1969; she survives him with their son and daughter.
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