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Mosman Municipal Council – Balmoral Beach Channel Improvement Works
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“Bubble Watch” digs into trends that may indicate economic and/or housing market troubles ahead.
Buzz: Southern California gasoline prices broke the $5 barrier in March’s first week, smashing a record high that had stood for nearly a decade. But what do today’s pump prices mean in the long run for the economy?
Source: My trusty spreadsheet looked at the economic impact of pump prices using benchmarks that stretch back 40 years to the last great inflationary era of the 1980s. The analysis ends with 2019, avoiding any pandemic-related gyrations seeping into the math.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises questions about global oil supplies. A rapidly recovering economy created numerous reasons for folks to drive and fly, boosting demand for fuel. So, gasoline jumped an average 53 cents to $5.20 a gallon — topping the old peak of $4.74 set in October 2012.
The economic yardsticks pondered:
Gas: Gas prices in the Los Angeles area showed 3.4% annualized gains since 1979, according to the federal price index. Fuel went from 94 cents a gallon 40 years ago to $3.58 in 2019. Ah, the good old days! Extremes? The most painful year was a gas-price jump of 35% in 1980 vs. a 24% decline in 1995.
Unemployment: The California jobless rate went from 6.2% in 1979 to 4.3% in 2019. Biggest changes? From rocketing 12.5% higher in 2010 to tumbling 4.2% in 2012.
Home values: A federal index of values statewide showed 5.1% annualized gains in 40 years. Extreme value changes? A 24% hike in 2005 and a 20% decline in 2007.
Rents: An average of the rent slice of local Consumer Prices indexes for Los Angeles-Orange County, the Bay Area and San Diego shows 4.6% annualized gains over four decades. Extremes? Up 11% in 1980 and down 0.1% in 1992.
Local gas prices since 1980 have increased roughly half the time: up in 21 years vs. down in 19. But those jumps are higher than the depths of the drops. An average up year saw a 14% gain while the average dip was a 7% decline.
That helps explain fuel’s long-running upswing. Yet when look at the shorter run, pricier gas often precedes a chill in the following year’s economy. The inflationary whack to the wallet has widespread implications.
Unemployment: After a 12-month increase in gas prices, California joblessness rose the next year 43% of the time as unemployment increased 0.22 percentage points after these costlier fuel years. Compare that with what followed years when gas was down: Unemployment rose only 22% of the time, and overall, these years averaged an 0.4 point decline.
Home values: The year after gas increased, California house prices gained an average 3.8% since 1980 vs. 6.9% in years following falling fuel costs.
Rents: Golden State landlords upped rents on average 4.3% the year after fuel got pricier vs. 4.6% rent hikes following a cheaper year at the pumps.
On a scale of zero bubbles (no bubble here) to five bubbles (five-alarm warning) … FOUR BUBBLES!
Red-hot economies like 2022’s often can’t handle many hiccups, such as unexpected inflationary injuries. And one factor in recent soaring gasoline inflation is a robust, broad-based economic expansion that is allowing many folks to successfully absorb record-high fuel prices — so far.
Don’t forget, though, that higher fuel costs hit consumers not only when filling up. Pricey oil increases the costs to produce and deliver numerous goods, both as raw material to transportation expenses.
All this inflation anxiety will also further solidify the Federal Reserve’s resolve to hike the interest rates — tacking on another wide-reaching expense to household and corporate cash flows.
So try to temper your anger while watching the price go up at gas stations. Ignore much of the political spin that serves as energy policy analysis these days. And pray for Ukrainian peace — and the possible gas-price relief that may follow.
For your wallet’s sake, though, just look at track records: Rising gas prices, at a minimum, cool overall spending. Plan accordingly.
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As a prolific importer of pumps in Australia, we thought it would be helpful to define some of the terms that are used in the pumping industry. Today we would like to tell you about the term “head” and how it is used in the pumping industry.
Head has been called one of the most misunderstood and misused terms in the entire pumping industry. There is a short definition that is quite easy to understand, but there are other factors which tend to cloud this definition in the industry.
So, what is pumping head or just “head?” Head is the maximum height that a pump can move fluid against gravity. The purest example of this is if you have a vertical pipe extending straight up from the discharge outlet. A pump with 5m of head will pump fluid up the pipe 5m from the discharge outlet.
Obviously, a pump with more pressure will be able to produce more head by pumping the water higher. However, the height of the fluid in the tank will also exert its own force, also called “head.” The height of the water in the tank will determine how far the water can be pumped up the pipe.
To account for the height of the fluid in the tank affecting the head, another term is used: total head. The total head is computed by finding the difference between the head in the vertical discharge pipe and the level of water in the tank.
When the level of water in the discharge tank is higher, it will produce more head in the discharge pipe. When the level of water in the tank is lower, it will decrease the head because the water level will be lower.
Manufacturers can’t give an accurate level of head because they don’t know what the level of water in the tank will be. The total head will be the same, no matter how much water is in the tank. But the water level in the tank will influence the head in the discharge pipe.
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UBC Theses and Dissertations
The relationship between cohesiveness and productivity in small, leaderless, discussion groups Stokes, Rosemary
The present study was designed to investigate the relationship between cohesiveness and productivity in small groups. A review of the pertinent literature revealed various approaches to the problem and conflicting findings concerning it. This study was confined to investigating such a relationship in a leaderless, discussion-type setting. Groups representative of three degrees of cohesiveness were investigated. The three types of groups were as follows: "Highly structured", -a group in which each member is chosen by every other member, and all choices are confined within the group. (All choices were made on a sociometric basis.) "Semi-structured", -a group in which the majority of members choose other members, but the majority of choices are not mutual, and all choices are not confined within the group. "Unstructured", -a group in which no choices occur within the group. On the basis of findings from other studies conducted in similar settings two hypotheses were advanced: 1. That a group which is either partially or highly structured will be more productive in carrying out a working project than a group which is relatively unstructured. 2. That a semi-structured group will be more productive in carrying out a working project than a highly structured group. The study was carried out at a summer camp consisting of seventy-one girls aged twelve to fourteen. From the camp groups of four girls each were chosen to represent the three degrees of cohesive-ness listed above. These groups were equated as far as possible for age, motivation, and social acceptance. Each group was asked to prepare and present an original skit. Group interaction was observed in order to gain fuller and more comprehensive data concerning the relationship under investigation. Group productivity was assessed by means of judges’ ratings of the performances. These ratings indicated a direct relationship between cohesiveness and productivity in this experiment, such that the more cohesive a group the greater its productivity. Analysis of the interaction data suggested that productivity was also affected by time and by the type of interaction present, both of which may or may not be related to cohesiveness. Further investigation is indicated.
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How to Pick the Right Ultrasound Technician Training Program near Decatur Alabama
Since you have made a decision to obtain an ultrasound technician degree near Decatur AL, the next step is to start the process of choosing a college. First, you must find the ideal program that will provide the proper training to become a qualified professional. And given that a number of states do mandate that ultrasound techs be either licensed or certified, depending on where you will practice you may also need to be prepared to pass a licensing or certification examination. So it’s extremely important that you investigate each school in order to evaluate and compare your alternatives. But exactly where does one begin? Most prospective students will begin by looking for colleges that are within travelling distance of their residences and then by comparing tuition. Of course location and cost need to be considered when arriving at a decision, but there are additional important factors as well. For example, if the ultrasound technician schools have earned accreditation or if they provide internships. These and additional qualifiers will be covered more in depth later in this post. But first, let’s go over what an ultrasound tech does and the credentials and online education options that are available.
Ultrasound Tech Work Description
There are more than one professional titles for ultrasound techs (technicians). They are also called sonogram techs, diagnostic medical sonographers (or just sonographers) and ultrasound technologists. No matter what their title is, they all have the same basic job description, which is to implement diagnostic ultrasound techniques on patients. Although a number of techs practice as generalists there are specializations within the field, for instance in pediatrics and cardiology. Most work in Decatur AL hospitals, clinics, outpatient diagnostic imaging centers and even private practices. Routine daily job duties of a sonogram technician may consist of:
- Keeping records of patient case histories and details of each procedure
- Counseling patients by explaining the procedures and answering questions
- Preparing the ultrasound machines for testing and then cleaning and recalibrating them
- Transferring patients to treatment rooms and ensuring their comfort
- Using equipment while limiting patient exposure to sound waves
- Reviewing the results and determining necessity for additional testing
Sonographers must routinely evaluate the performance and safety of their machines. They also are held to a high professional standard and code of conduct as health practitioners. In order to sustain that level of professionalism and remain up to date with medical knowledge, they are required to enroll in continuing education courses on a regular basis.
Ultrasound Tech Degrees Available
Ultrasound technician students have the option to earn either an Associate or a Bachelor’s Degree. An Associate Degree will normally involve around 18 months to 2 years to finish based upon the program and class load. A Bachelor’s Degree will take longer at up to 4 years to complete. Another alternative for individuals who have already obtained a college degree is a post graduate certificate program. If you have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in any major or an Associate Degree in a related health sector, you can enroll in a certificate program that will take just 12 to 18 months to finish. One thing to keep in mind is that almost all sonographer programs do have a practical training component as a portion of their course of study. It often may be fulfilled by participating in an internship program which numerous colleges set up through Decatur AL hospitals and clinics. After you have graduated from any of the degree or certificate programs, you will then need to fulfill the licensing or certification requirements in Alabama or whichever state you choose to work in.
Ultrasound Tech Online Degrees
As aforementioned, virtually all ultrasound tech colleges have a clinical component to their programs. So although you can obtain a degree or certificate online, a substantial part of the training will be either carried out in an on-campus lab or at a sponsored off-campus medical care provider. Practical training can usually be satisfied by means of an internship at a local Decatur AL hospital, outpatient clinic or private practice. But the balance of the training and classes can be attended online in your Decatur home. This is particularly convenient for those students that continue working while earning their degrees. In addition online programs are frequently less expensive than traditional options. Expenditures for study materials and commuting may be reduced as well. But just as with any sonography program you are reviewing, make sure that the online school you choose is accredited. Among the most highly respected accrediting agencies is the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Accreditation is particularly important for certification, licensing and finding employment (more on accreditation later). So if you are disciplined enough to attend classes away from the classroom in the convenience of your own home, then an online degree could be the right option for you.
What to Ask Sonography Colleges
When you have determined which certificate or degree that you would like to obtain, you can start the procedure of assessing and comparing sonogram technician colleges. You will first probably want to decide whether you would rather access classes online or commute to a school campus in the Decatur AL area. Obviously location will be significant if you decide on the latter, and the cost of tuition no doubt will be an important qualification as well. But there are other factors that you must also take into consideration, for instance if the schools are accredited and if they provide internship programs. Therefore in order to complete your due diligence so that you can arrive at your final selection, following are some questions that you may want to ask each sonography college prior to making a decision.
Are the Sonogram Tech Colleges Accredited? A large number of sonogram tech schools have received some form of accreditation, whether national or regional. However, it’s still imperative to make sure that the program and school are accredited. Among the most highly respected accrediting organizations in the field of sonography is the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). Programs obtaining accreditation from the JRC-DMS have undergone a rigorous review of their teachers and educational materials. If the school is online it might also receive accreditation from the Distance Education and Training Council, which targets distance or online learning. All accrediting organizations should be acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. In addition to ensuring a superior education, accreditation will also assist in getting financial assistance and student loans, which are many times not available for non-accredited colleges. Accreditation may also be a pre-requisite for certification and licensing as required. And a number of Decatur AL health facilities will only hire graduates of an accredited school for entry level positions.
Are Internships Offered? Inquire if the ultrasound technician programs you are evaluating have partnerships with Decatur AL clinics or hospitals for internship programs. Internships are not only an excellent means to obtain hands on experience in a clinical environment, they are additionally a way to fulfill the clinical training requirement for most programs. As a secondary benefit, they can assist graduates and students develop professional relationships in the Decatur medical community and help with job placement.
Is Job Placement Help offered? You will undoubtedly wish to secure employment quickly after graduation, but finding that initial job in a new field can be difficult without help. Ask if the ultrasound tech programs you are assessing have job assistance programs and what their placement rates are. Rapid and high placement rates are an excellent indication that the schools have substantial networks and great relationships with Alabama healthcare employers. It also corroborates that their graduates are highly regarded and in demand.
Where is the College Located? For a lot of students, the school they select will have to be within commuting distance of their Decatur AL residence. Individuals who have decided to attend online classes obviously will not have to trouble themselves with the location of the campus. However, the availability of area internships will be of concern. Something to keep in mind is that if you choose to enroll in a program that is out of state or even out of your local area, you may have to pay a higher tuition. State colleges generally charge higher tuitions for out of state residents. And community colleges usually charge a higher tuition for those students that don’t reside within their districts.
How Large are the Classes ? Unless you are the kind of student that prefers to sit way in the rear of class or hide in the crowd, you will likely want a small class size. Smaller classes permit more individual participation and personalized instruction. Ask the colleges you are looking at what the typical teacher to student ratio is for their classrooms. If practical you may prefer to monitor one or more classes before making your ultimate decision. This will also give you a chance to converse with several of the instructors and students to get their perspectives regarding the ultrasound technician program also.
Can the College Accommodate your Schedule? And last you must verify that the sonographer college you ultimately select can provide the class schedule you need. This is especially essential if you choose to continue working while you attend classes. If you need to schedule night or weekend classes in the Decatur AL area, verify that they are available. If you can only attend part-time, find out if that is an option and how many courses or credit hours you would have to carry. Also, learn what the protocol is for making up any classes that you might miss because of illness, work or family obligations.
Enrolling in an Ultrasound Tech Program near Decatur AL?
If you are considering a Sonography Tech School near Decatur Alabama, following is some interesting background information about the location of your new school campus.
Decatur is a city in Morgan and Limestone counties in the State of Alabama. The city, nicknamed "The River City", is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County. The population in 2010 was 55,683.
Decatur is also the core city of the two-county large Decatur, Alabama metropolitan area which had an estimated population of 153,374 in 2013. Combined with the Huntsville Metropolitan Area, the two create the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area, of which Decatur is the second-largest city.
Like many southern cities in the early 19th century, Decatur's early success was based upon its location along a river. Railroad routes and boating traffic pushed the city to the front of North Alabama's economic atmosphere. The city rapidly grew into a large economic center within the Tennessee Valley and was a hub for travelers and cargo between Nashville and Mobile, as well as Chattanooga and New Orleans. Throughout the 20th century, the city experienced steady growth, but was eclipsed as the regional economic center by the fast-growing Huntsville during the space race. The city now finds its economy heavily based on manufacturing, mining, cargo transit, chemical, and high-tech companies such as Vulcan Materials,Daikin,Toray,United Launch Alliance.
Initially the area was known as "Rhodes Ferry Landing", named for Dr. Henry W. Rhodes, an early landowner who operated a ferry that crossed the Tennessee River in the 1810s at the present-day location of Rhodes Ferry Park. The city was incorporated as Decatur in 1821. It was named in honor of Stephen Decatur; after he was killed in a duel in 1820, President Monroe directed that the Alabama town be named for him.
Find the Right Ultrasound Course Decatur AL
Picking the ideal sonographer certificate or degree program is a vital first step to initiating a gratifying new profession furnishing diagnostic services to patients. Ultrasound tech colleges require that you have a high school diploma or a GED. Apart from satisfying academic requirements, you should be in at least fairly good physical health, capable of standing for prolonged periods with the ability to regularly lift weights of fifty pounds or more, as is it often necessary to adjust patients and maneuver heavy equipment. Other beneficial talents include technical aptitude, the ability to keep collected when confronted by an angry or anxious patient and the ability to converse in a clear and compassionate manner. You originally came to this website due to an interest in Ultrasound Course. However, as we have discussed in this article, there are several questions that you need to ask each school you are reviewing. This is the case whether you enroll in an online program or travel to the college campus to attend classes. And by asking the right questions so that you can assess each college, you will be able to narrow down your alternatives until you are left with the best school for your education. And with the proper training, discipline and motivation to succeed, you can achieve your objective to practice as an ultrasound technologist in Decatur AL.
Other Ultrasound Locations in Alabama
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the outflow of refugees to neighboring countries has led to renewed calls in Taiwan for the passage of a refugee act, reports said Friday (March 11).
Politicians from various parties called attention to the absence of such a law when democracy activists, students, and journalists faced arrest in Hong Kong under the Chinese-backed national security law.
At the time, Taiwan helped fugitives from Hong Kong as a special case, but a more efficient and systematic plan is needed, leaders of the opposition Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) said Friday.
The party’s proposal included support for victims of persecution based on gender identity but also featured provisions to cancel an individual’s refugee status if they are convicted of crimes, CNA reported. The party also wants a special committee to review refugee applications while providing clear information and a fair time span for applicants.
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The 600 Years from the macula on Vimeo.
Member Trey Darley sent in this absolutely stunning video mapping show done for the 600th anniversary of one of the greatest clocks ON the planet: The Astronomical Clock in Prague. This was done a few days ago on October 9th. Worth watching all the way through.
Prague has a 600 year head start on The Clock of the Long Now, maybe they will be the first to reach 10,000…
BB reader Kerray says, “The people who worked on it are themacula.com, duber.cz and michalkotek.com, and the projection itself was done by avmedia.cz. Four months of work, 5000×1200 resolution, 2x Christie 18K HD projectors.” .
From Wikipedia, this schematic explaining what the various interlocking dials on the Prague Orloj represent.
(A lot of people documented it if you want to see other vantage points)
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While saaS is an excellent solution for small enterprises and persons, the cloud-based software has its downsides. It is not made for companies that require to run complex applications slightly, and it will require a strong web connection. Additionally , a few business applications require entry to customer info or the use with it. Integrating this kind of sensitive info can be tricky, costly, and in conflict with data governance laws. Changing SaaS providers can even be difficult article source because data transfers among different applications can be time-consuming.
Another downside of SaaS software is the constant ought to update. When organizations are prepared to pay for something that does not require a significant upfront cost, they can easily neglect new features or perhaps security nicotine patches. Additionally , SaaS providers might suddenly EOL their software, resulting in lost data meant for users. Nevertheless , these down sides are outweighed by the benefits associated with SaaS program. SaaS applications will not be suitable for all of the organizations, so you should look into the positives and negatives of each before deciding on what type is best for you.
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A stimulating narrative and reference resource that guides the reader through the most significant symbols from worldwide art history.
The Hidden Language of Symbols covers a wide-ranging selection of visual culture under one unified theme: symbols. Often not immediately apparent, our day-to-day lives abound with symbols of various kinds from national emblems to emojis, allegories to logos, all of which exert a strong hold in the image-saturated, globalized world of the 21st century and have a fascinating story.
Organized across four all-encompassing themes – power, faith, hope and uncertainty – this stimulating illustrated account of forty-eight key symbols from global art history is aimed at gallery-goers, armchair art sleuths or anyone who wants to understand the history of their visual environment from an unusual and creative angle. Drawing on examples from the imaginary, natural, physical and religious worlds; from dragons to eagles, butterflies to labyrinths and rainbows to wheels; author and art historian Matthew Wilson discusses the different types of symbols from their creation, their development and why they evolved, to the various ways they have been interpreted. He also explains in what way symbols are markers of identity that have the power to unite and divide societies and looks at how they have shaped the world beyond the gallery, revealing their impact on the appearance of our cities, the language of advertising and blockbuster films and even the design of corporate logos. | <urn:uuid:c814cfc4-53c4-4ba3-98d1-bc10303e59f6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thamesandhudson.com.au/product/the-hidden-language-of-symbols/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.935489 | 291 | 2.90625 | 3 |
I don’t normally read self help books, but in a time of high uncertainty this looked to be something that may be useful and practical. It is a very simple and clear introduction to the psychology and evolutionary reasons for worry. The reader learns of how worry comes about, when it can be useful, and when it starts to become damaging. There are some quick tips that are easy to implement on the journey to worrying less. Its not too heavy either, and can give ideas for ways to start moving in the right direction straight away. | <urn:uuid:3b7c6502-51de-4445-8383-f41757ce7e2f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mrsredsreviews.com/2020/05/09/quick-read-how-not-to-worry-by-paul-mcgee/?shared=email&msg=fail | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.939572 | 109 | 1.585938 | 2 |
At least 14 people, including one child, were killed when a cable car plunged to the ground in northern Italy on Sunday, officials in the country said.
The Stresa-Mottarone cable car dropped 60 feet, Marcella Severino, mayor of the town of Stresa, told Reuters, adding that the cabin rolled several times down the steep slopes before it was stopped by the trees.
It came down as it was making the 20-minute journey from the town on the Maggiore Lake to the summit of the Mottarone mountain in the Alps, almost 4,500 feet above sea level.
A picture of the wreckage taken by Italy’s fire department showed the crushed and crumpled remains of the cable car in a clearing of a thick patch of pine trees near the mountain’s summit.
Hikers heard a loud hiss just before the crash, Severino said.
Two children were in serious condition when they arrived at the Regina Margherita hospital in nearby city of Turin, spokesman Pier Paolo Berra told NBC News by telephone.
A little boy, aged around 5, arrived conscious, but had fractured his legs and suffered trauma to his torso and abdomen, he said.
A second boy, whose age was not known, was in critical condition, Berra said, adding that he was not conscious on arrival. He had sustained severe head trauma and also fractured his legs, he added.
One child later succumbed to the injuries, but the hospital did not specify which of the two children died.
Walter Milan, a spokesperson for Italy’s Alpine rescue service, said the identities of the remaining victims were unknown.
In a separate interview with the Associated Press, Milan said that the cable line had been renovated in 2016 and had only recently reopened after coronavirus lockdowns forced the closures of ski lifts across Italy.
At the location where the cable car fell, about 300 feet before the final pilon, the cables of the lift were particularly high off the ground, he added.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi sent his condolences to the families of the victims in what he said was a “tragic accident” on Twitter.
“A special thought goes to the gravely injured children and their families,” he added.
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The Mottarone peak is popular among tourists because of its panoramic views on Lake Maggiore and its picturesque islands as well as the vista of the surrounding Alps.
The cable car service first opened in August 1970 after almost three years of works to replace a cog railway, its website said. The dual cable system is split into two sections, just over a mile between Stresa and Alpino and another three kilometres between Alpino and Mottarone, it added.
It consists of two cars, in alternate directions, with each one carrying up to 40 passengers, it said.
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The Vision for Space Exploration and the retirement of the Baby Boomers (part 1)
Is this the beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning?
by Charles E. Miller and Jeff Foust
|Any long-term projections of NASA’s budget, and the development of a national space strategy based on those projections, needs to account for the major demographic shifts the country is facing as the Baby Boomer generation retires, and the resulting effects on federal spending.|
For years—decades, even—many space program advocates have promoted the idea that NASA should receive a slightly bigger piece of the overall federal budget. In 1990, the Augustine Commission called on the US government to give NASA a 10% per year increase for an entire decade. Similar calls for significantly more money have been heard in the last few years, as the agency has struggled to maintain the shuttle and ISS programs as it ramps up its implementation of the Vision for Space Exploration, including the development of the Orion spacecraft and Ares 1 launch vehicle. Recent efforts have ranged from calls by advocacy organizations to increase NASA’s share of the federal budget from its current 0.6 percent to a full 1 percent, to repeated efforts by Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Kay Bailey Hutchison to add an additional $1 billion to NASA’s budget, and to Rep Dave Weldon’s recent “SPACE Act” proposal that would require a several-billion-dollar per year increase to continue Shuttle flights for many more years. While such efforts are well intended, we will provide historical information suggesting there is little reason for optimism.
NASA and the White House have maintained less ambitious budgetary goals. When the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE) was announced in January 2004, the “sand chart” figure (below) that showed the agency’s projected spending through 2020 anticipated only inflationary growth in NASA’s budget beyond 2009. We will demonstrate that the VSE sand chart projection of even flat spending for NASA in the next decade may be optimistic.
Consistent with the 2004 White House budget projection, Administrator Mike Griffin has repeatedly argued over the last several years that a NASA budget that keeps pace with inflation over the long term would allow the agency to take on a number of ambitious missions. “If we make the necessary strategic investments and maintain the sense of purpose that I find around the agency today, then we can indeed be back on the Moon by 2020, have a lunar base by mid-decade, and we can be on Mars by the mid-2030s,” he said in a speech last month (see “Hoping for a reality tomorrow”, The Space Review, March 10, 2008). A year earlier Griffin predicted flat but stable top-line funding for NASA for 50 years (Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 14, 2007), stating that “the U.S. today is spending more than twice as much on civil space, per capita, as any other nation, and I believe this situation is unlikely to change significantly for some time” and that this is a “reasonable yet conservative projection”.
It is certainly reasonable and appropriate to ask for that level of financial stability, and Administrator Griffin is making a valiant effort to protect NASA’s budget. However, recent history and current major trends suggest that 50 years of flat funding for NASA is optimistic.
Any long-term projections of NASA’s budget, and the development of a national space strategy based on those projections, needs to account for the major demographic shifts the country is facing as the Baby Boomer generation retires, and the resulting effects on federal spending. As Boomers retire—and the oldest ones are already eligible for Social Security—they will put an increasing strain on the federal budget as spending on Social Security, Medicare, and other so-called “mandatory” programs grows. The first Boomers who were born in 1945 are 63 years old today, and thus already eligible for early retirement. These boomers will be 65 in 2010, and will start retiring in large numbers.
Ignoring the coming wave of Boomer retirements, mandatory spending has already grown from 26 percent of the federal budget in 1962 to 53 percent in 2007, at the expense of discretionary spending (which includes NASA as well as many other federal agencies, including the Department of Defense).
According to White House Office of Management & Budget (OMB) projections, this trend will continue, if not accelerate, in the next decade as Baby Boomers retire, making significant cuts to discretionary spending increasingly likely. As can be seen from the following White House OMB chart, released with the fiscal year 2009 budget release, the White House OMB is projecting significant cuts to domestic spending between 2010 and 2020.
Obviously, these long-term trends in Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare are not sustainable, and our national leaders will be forced to do something about it. This is our point. A near-term fiscal crisis is emerging in the next decade, and solving it will be the responsibility of the next President of the United States and the US Congress.
|It is unrealistic to expect that NASA will somehow be immune to pressures to cut spending. If that happens, it will be difficult, if not impossible, for the current exploration architecture to continue in anything resembling its current form and schedule.|
Recent history provides a taste of what NASA may be facing in the very near future. During the Bush Administration NASA has done reasonably well in terms of spending: its budget, in constant 2008 dollars, has increased from $16.3 billion in fiscal year 2001 (the last Clinton Administration budget) to $17.1 billion in fiscal year 2008. This 0.7% real increase per year, on average, is far short of the increases that many space advocates have been seeking, but it is better than what some other agencies have received during the same period. However, this small budget increase has taken place during a time when balancing the budget has not been a priority for either a Republican President or the U.S. Congress.
Budget Data: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2009/hist.html
Inflation Index: http://cost.jsc.nasa.gov/inflation/nasa/inflateNASA.html
Credit also to anonymous posters on www.spacepolitics.com. See http://www.spacepolitics.com/2008/02/28/bill-clinton-hillary-supports-human-spaceflight-just-like-me/
By comparison, during the Clinton Administration, when both the Democratic White House and Republican Congress sought (and achieved) a balanced budget, NASA fared far worse: in constant 2008 dollars, its budget fell from $20 billion in fiscal year 1993 to $16.3 billion in 2001, a decline of nearly 20 percent. Considering the budgetary challenges created by the retirement of the baby boomers, the next graph may be a better guide to the austerity NASA will face in the years to come than its experience of the last few years.
These fiscal pressures will force the next president—regardless of whoever is elected in November—to make some hard decisions in the years to come about discretionary spending. It is unrealistic to expect that NASA will somehow be immune to pressures to cut spending. A budget cut in the next Administration that is equivalent to last decade’s cut would result in reduction of NASA’s budget of over $3 billion per year. If that happens, it will be difficult, if not impossible, for the current exploration architecture to continue in anything resembling its current form and schedule. It will be significantly delayed, radically altered, or even cancelled.
Should that happen, is there a way to keep the Vision for Space Exploration alive?
Is there a realistic and credible strategy that will allow us to simultaneously re-invigorate aeronautics research, to meet the critical challenges to understand the science of climate change, to aggressively search for life around other stars and in our own solar system, and to also execute the Vision for Space Exploration?
Perhaps of most interest to the readers of The Space Review: is there a national space strategy, easily understandable by the American people and our elected leaders, that will deliver clear and specific benefits to national security, to the national economy, and to science, and therefore help NASA defend itself from major budget cuts even in an era of budget cutting?
The answer to all these questions is “Yes”.
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While the role of behavioural science in the UK’s handling of the pandemic has been criticised, Peter John and Gerry Stoker argue that it is important for governments to try and influence citizens’ behaviour rather than rely on laws that are harder to enforce. They nevertheless explain why a different ‘nudging’ approach ought to have been used in this case.
Countries across the world have been turning to behavioural science in the fight against coronavirus. In May, The New Scientist proclaimed that ‘behavioural science is absolutely central to our fight against the pandemic’. The well-recognised role of epidemiologists, immunologists, and other scientists is limited ‘unless we also factor in the science of human behaviour – how real humans in the real world act and think – our understanding is incomplete, and our attempts to defeat the virus will fail’. But just as the hard sciences have struggled to come up with the answers that can be translated into policy decisions, so too has behavioural science.
It is vital, of course, to recognise the scale of the challenge faced. The novelty and complexity of the virus and its effects have made decision-making difficult. Lack of data and a shortage of information about the transmission and spread of the virus has meant more reliance on assumptions than ideal. Medical practices and interventions have developed through learning on the spot.
Although interventions are claimed to be driven by science, that interface has also proved to be problematic across the board, but especially so in the UK where politicians have been keen to use ‘the’ science as a protective cover as part of a strategy of blame avoidance and have, as ever, tended to favour the evidence that most nearly matches their political preferences. Choices about what science to follow have been made and behavioural science has played to decision-makers’ preferences for a top-down approach.
Phase 1 for behavioural science-based policy was all about developing and reinforcing a strong and clear messaging about staying at home, social distancing, and taking pressures off the NHS. Phase 2, launched for England on 13 May, has offered a new top-down brief to ‘stay alert’ and a set of rather confused messages about what it might be possible to do or not. Could the behavioural sciences have found a better path?
As we argued in Nudge, Nudge, Think, Think, much of behavioural science lends itself to that kind of top-down approach because its underlying thinking is that people tend to be limited in cognitive terms, and that a paternalistic expert-led government needs to save them from themselves. The relative secrecy and lack of transparency of British government has compounded this problem, particularly recently when its messaging has got more complicated and more likely to cause confusion. We argued in the book instead for a radically different type of behavioural science, one which is less focused on the fallibilities of human thinking and makes more of its possibilities. Many effective interventions already work with citizen reflection and deliberation and we argue it might have been better to build on that and use a wider cognitive palate for policymakers approaching citizens.
We labeled this different approach ‘nudge-plus’ and we argue for interventions inspired by recognizing that citizens are active decisionmakers would have led to better interventions in both lockdown and the coming out of lockdown. People are not simply passively compliant with government messaging. Many were taking steps to deal with the threat of the virus before the government’s instruction and many will decide in future what to do by reflecting on the latest, rather muddled government advice and deciding what best suits them and their families. Nudge plus relies on people understanding the messages and then adjusting their behaviour accordingly. It requires a bit of reflecting before carrying out the preferred action. Past interventions have worked when there was a one-off change that was needed, such as settling an annual tax return or promising to donate your organs. But COVID-19 requires behaviour change day after day. We need something that is going to work for months and months.
Citizens could have been approached in a different way. One idea is that the actions need a degree of pre-commitment. People could have been asked to commit first to the strategy, say by inviting them to pledge to stay at home. The messaging itself could have contained a reflective element, such as asking people to think of explaining their plans to an elderly relative before deciding what to do each day. The government has used a lot of text messages, to vulnerable groups, but would it have been possible for citizens to be able reply to a moderated website, or to discuss the measures with others living nearby if they wanted?
Behavioural science has got a lot of stick in recent months, especially in the early phase of the crisis. But this should not decry the importance of governments trying to influence citizens’ behaviour rather than relying on laws and commands that are hard to enforce. Governments and citizens need to work in partnership with each other as we go through this difficult phase of trying to cope with the virus long-term and where policies to prevent widespread infection are hard to explain. Telling people what not to do is easier than advising them about what to do in the right way and in the right circumstances. If we did not need the subtle practices of nudge-plus behaviour change before, we certainly do now.
Peter John is Professor of Public Policy at King’s College London.
Gerry Stoker is Professor of Politics and Governance at the University of Southampton.
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The engineering behind tackling the global food crisis…
We seem to have our hands full at the moment, with crises from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change causing destruction on a global scale.
The effects of these range from natural disasters to individual deaths. Though the introduction of Vaccines and new codes of conduct is bringing us out of the latter, the former’s results are only just rearing their ugly heads.
But we have another crisis on our hands too. The global food shortage has been a prominent issue for all of our lives.
With around 820 million people going hungry across the globe, one seemingly simple goal is a giant task.
Engineers around the world are beginning to bring together ground-breaking research and technologies to tackle this crisis.
Here are some of the ways engineers today are fighting the global food shortage and looking to create systemic change through sustainable agriculture.
Changing the western perspective that money is the route to fixing the food crisis is a first step. Strategies to begin sustainable agriculture must be long term, and must consider what is needed to implement the system consistently.
It goes without saying that engineering focusses on the practicalities and available resources when focusing on a problem this large.
Local Capacity Improvement
If a community relies on external help or importation, more issues can arise. If local farmers and local workers have the tools and engineering training to meet the needs of local communities, real change can occur.
Strong institutions are required to continue research and development of existing solutions must be created, much like the Institut Nationa Agronomique de Tunisie in Tunisia.
Vertical expansion is a relatively new concept in civil engineering, being utilised today in incredible projects and research to solve the housing crisis.
Vertical farming takes the same very basic principle into action: building upwards.
In a vertical farm, far more produce can be made on a patch of land. This kind of farming is heavily reliant upon engineered technologies, and only some crops can be made this way (those that require the least natural sunlight and water).
The resources on our planet are dwindling. A hundred years ago, this was not a concern for the everyday person.
What we once treated as abundance is now absolutely and dangerously finite.
Because of this, we must consider the best ways to minimise the use of natural food and water sources. The engineering sector is focussing on designing more effective water systems, which reduce waste drastically.
This is followed by new laws that planners, architects and other engineers must be held to.
Irrigation systems are a large part of this.
Food waste is also an issue that engineers are looking to address, down to improving travel speeds and designing containers to slow the speed at which food decays.
The food crisis is the driving centre of research into the potential for inhabiting other planets.
Of course, it is an exciting prospect. It could lead to sustainable settlements elsewhere, and could essentially solve a lot of other crises along the way.
However, attempting to visit, stay and even grow crops on planets like Mars or the moon sounds as far fetched as any recent sci-fi movie.
In reality, the investment in this kind of development is extremely prominent, and a lot of brainpower is going into the idea. Could this be the final stage to solving the global food crisis?
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In celebration of the NAACP National Convention coming to town this month, the Atlantic City Free Public Library unveiled its new exhibit – Summer of Freedom – on July 6 at the Atlantic City Experience (ACX), located in the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall lobby. The Summer of Freedom exhibit illustrates the Civil Rights struggle to seat the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party delegates at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, which was held in Atlantic City, with protests led by Fannie Lou Hamer and many others. Click here to read more.
The ongoing pandemic has put a spotlight on inequities in the healthcare system, especially among the most marginalized members of the community. Those who suffer most are new immigrants, the elderly, and people from lower incomes who lack access to medical care, technology, and health information that is necessary to make informed choices about their health. Click here to learn how the library can help!
Marker is located on North side of Atlantic Avenue between North and South Carolina Avenues
1949-1998 Known to many as "Coach Elwood," this Atlantic City native and lifelong resident was a devoted football and basketball coach who worked for the Atlantic City Board of Education. Roberts coached the Atlantic City Dolphins for many years as well as the Atlantic City High School Basketball Team and was known for his ability to teach discipline, teamwork, character building and perseverance in the face of obstacles. He was an active member of Police Athletic League (PAL) and numerous children's organizations. Roberts, both mentor and friend to two generations of youth, was respected for his humility, creativity and productivity in working with children. He attended Glassboro State College (Rowan University) and served three years in the United States Navy. As a young adult he worked at the famed Club Harlem. Roberts was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church where he sang in the male chorus and served as a Sunday school teacher.
A graduate of the Atlantic City public school system himself, Elwood Roberts did everything he could to give back to future generations of the city's students. As a coach for the High School's basketball team, Roberts made sure that school spirit was high for the Vikings, and that everyone on the team had support. Tory Cavalieri, a former member of the team that Roberts coached, said that in addition to providing support and morale, Coach Elwood could also be a disciplinarian. "He made sure everybody was in class. He made sure no one was in the hallways. If he saw you in the hallways, he would make you run at practice. He let no messing around at practice happen," said the player in an Atlantic City Press interview. If you have more information on Elwood Samuel Roberts, II, please contact the Atlantic City Free Public Library.
For more information, see these resources in the Atlantic City Free Public Library, Atlantic City Heritage Collections: Atlantic City Press, article from December 18, 1998, and obituary from August 15, 1998
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- 03 Jun 2022
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Using the Log Step
- Updated on 03 Jun 2022
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In Decisions, the platform needs a way to record issues that are encountered with the platform to logs that are saved in the Decisions program file. In a Flow that follows a certain execution path, a Log Step can be useful to create logs for when that particular path is hit. The category, level type, and message that are attached to logs created with the Log Step can be customized by the user.
Begin in a Designer Folder, click the Create Flow button located on the Action Bar at the bottom of the screen.
Select 'CREATE' to use the default Flow template, name the Flow on the next screen, then select 'CREATE' again. Decisions will now redirect to the Flow Designer.
In the Flow Designer, click the 'Done' path coming from the Start Step. When the 'Add After' window appears, navigate to All Steps [Catalog] > Flow Management > Debugging and select the Log Step. Rename the Step in the text box next to it, then click 'ADD'.
Connect the 'Done' path of the Log Step to the End Step. Click the Log Step and locate the properties for it on the right side. The Type dropdown in the Setup Log section has configurable levels for the critical nature of the log that is produced when this Step is hit.
Decisions logging is configured by default to the only record Warn, Error, and Fatal type logs. The Info and Debug type logs can be recorded by changing a value in the Settings.XML file, although it is not recommended as it produces a large number of logs that can hinder performance. For the purpose of this example, the Type is set to Fatal.
The Category text-box is a space where a custom category can be configured to easily identify logs. The best practice is to use the name of the Flow or project for the category.
In the Inputs section, the Value property can be configured to show a message with content about the log. The default mapping type is Merge Plain Text, select the Show Editor option to configure the message. The message for this example reads, "Logged from Flow - FlowTrackingID:", where FlowTrackingID is mapped into the message from the Flow Data dropdown on the left.
Close the Flow Designer and save the Flow. Back in the Designer Folder, right-click the Flow to show the Action Menu for this element, then select the option to Run Flow. After the Flow has run, a notification should appear in the top right corner that the Flow was complete. Navigate to System > Administration > System Tools > Logging and notice that the Log added when the Flow was executed has the same Category, Level, and Message as configured in the Log Step.
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It’s hard to find a supermarket without a corner of the car park dedicated to recycling bins. Compared to other retailers, supermarkets have been trailblazers in leading the revolution in helping us all dispose of our waste responsibly.
Supermarket recycle centres almost all offer cardboard, plastic and metal recycling, with a growing number now having the provision for a wide variety of other materials too, including batteries, light bulbs, clothing and textiles alongside charity collection bins too.
Why You Should Recycle At Supermarkets
The most common place for people to recycle is at home using their kerbside collections, but these are nowhere near good enough to offer comprehensive coverage across the UK. That’s a big clue as to why the supermarket recycling centres are so important to our efforts to recycle.
The Local Tip
The next place that is likely to spring to mind is your local tip, or to give them their ‘proper name’, Household Waste Recycling Centre. These are usually run by your local council or outsourced to a waste management company.
In most parts of the country, these are the most comprehensive places to get your rubbish recycled, offering everything from common items like the paper, card and plastics that kerbside collections accept, to hazardous waste like asbestos.
The Convenience Of Supermarkets
Most of us visit supermarkets every week for the simple reason that we need fresh food. While a lot more people get their groceries delivered that used to be the case, the majority still visit the stores regularly.
That means that forming habits to recycle at the same time as the weekly shop makes a lot of sense. It’s somewhere you’re going anyway, and you can offload a lot of recycling from the car boot in one trip, making space for the shopping on the way home.
What’s more, with the exception of the days leading into Christmas, you should always be able to drive straight in and park up at a supermarket – more than can be said for the local tip!
What You Can Recycle At Supermarkets
The range of waste services at supermarket locations is ever expanding. While we’d never expect to see asbestos drop off points in the local Tesco (for obvious safety reasons), some are almost always available.
Common services in these locations that are not usually collected at kerbside by local authorities tend to include batteries and clothing/textiles for recycling.
It’s worth splitting them into what’s usually found in the car park and what’s likely to be in the store itself.
Car Park Recycling Points
- Paper & Card
- Plastic Bottles
- Glass Bottles & Jars (often split into clear, brown and green)
- Clothing (often raising money for charity)
In Store Recycling Points
- Light Bulbs
- Soft Plastics (carrier bags, bread bags, cling film)
Why Some Bins Are In Store Instead Of Outside
We’ve tried to get a definitive reason for why this split happens, but it would appear that there isn’t one! The best reason comes down to convenience for customers, which is something that makes a lot of sense.
Soft plastics would be the clear example here because it’s a recent hot topic – not least because of the switch to bags for life over single use plastic. For that reason, you’ll often see the recycle bins for old bags at the entrance to stores and/or near checkouts.
Don’t forget, if you have bags for life, they’ll usually be swapped for new ones for free at the checkout and the member of staff will keep the old worn or damaged one to make sure it’s recycled. If you put those in the bins, you’ll have to buy a new one!
You will often find the battery recycle points inside the store itself, rather than out in the car park. The reason here is safety. Batteries can be considered hazardous when disposed of, so some stores prefer to keep them inside the store where staff can see anyone interfering with them.
What’s more, it keeps them away from the elements – rain and varying temperatures aren’t the best environment for batteries, even once they’re spent.
While we’re on the subject, we should add that you should never put batteries in the general waste bin at home due to the fire risk if they get crushed on the dust cart.
The Problem With Recycling In The UK
There’s an argument to say that we shouldn’t need to have supermarket car parks used for recycling, and that their very existence demonstrates that we’re not doing well enough already.
Council Services Still Aren’t Good Enough
Just take a look at your road on days when the bin lorries are due and the bins are line up on the street for collection. You’ll always see the same houses overfilling their bins, and perhaps even leaving an additional pile next to the wheelie bin too.
While we should all know by now that your bin may not get emptied unless the lid fully closes, that doesn’t seem to put people off trying it on.
The problem for bin men is that they are, on the whole, helpful souls that are just trying to do their job and be helpful for their community.
Overfilled bins put them in a difficult position, because while they’re told they shouldn’t be emptying those bins, they also know that their managers will often cave in to complaints and end up sending the crew back out to empty the bin after all.
More often than not, on the return trip the bin will still be just as full as it was to start with, so it’s easy to see why it’s just easier to turn a blind eye in the first place, but that doesn’t make it right.
When we’re specifically talking about recycling bins, there’s an even bigger motivation to take all the waste – if the crew leave it behind, it’s likely that at least some of it will end up getting chucking in the general waste bin instead.
That is probably a good argument for providing bigger bins on request, or multiple bins – especially for larger households. A lot of councils do offer this, however the requirements, checks and red tape involved often puts residents off.
Regional Recycling Collections
In fact, some council areas are much better than others at encouraging recycling. For example, there’s a big split when it comes to green waste services – that’s grass from mowing the lawn along with clippings from shrubs and hedges.
Some councils offer these collections for free, others offer a paid (but in some cases claim it’s subsidised) service, and the remaining few have no provision at all.
While the green waste example is great for showing the discrepancy in services across the country, it’s less relatable to supermarket recycling services – to my knowledge I’ve never visited a supermarket where I can drop off my grass cuttings!
Should Supermarkets Need To Offer Recycling?
As we’ve made the point that council run collections could be a lot better, if that was the case then would supermarkets need to offer the bins in the corner of the car park at all? Perhaps not, but it’s also not as clear cut as to suggest that supermarkets shouldn’t play their part.
Let’s face it, a huge proportion of the waste that we generate is created as packaging from food and drink. Think about what goes into your general waste bin for each collection, and do the same exercise for plastics, paper and card and metal like tin cans.
I bet the overwhelming majority of those wheelie bins comes from food packaging, so while it’s true that the food industry has done a lot to make packaging more recyclable (and also made from recycled materials), it’s also true that they are a huge contributor to the waste that ends up in the bin.
Are Supermarkets Better Placed To Offer Recycling?
In some ways, there are potential advantages to supermarket based recycling. The biggest element comes down to the transport of the waste materials. As we mentioned earlier, if you’re going tot he supermarket anyway, it makes a lot of sense to drop of your recycling in the skips at the same time.
The same goes in the next stage of the journey too – supermarkets act as a local hub for emptying large bins and skips from one location. That’s a lot more efficient than driving up and down every street in cities, towns and villages across the country in a huge dust cart as the councils need to do.
This efficiency only works because of the nature of the end user (you, I and the rest of the general public) doubling up our shopping trip with dropping off the rubbish at the same time. If we all made a separate trip for the weekly grocery shop then it would actually result in more miles driven.
Of course, we are assuming here everyone takes the car to the supermarket. If you usually walk and regularly drop off your rubbish that’s better still.
In the case of soft plastics, there’s starting to be even more innovative recycling by the big supermarkets to reduce environmental impact. Because the usual recycling companies have been slow to address this type of plastic (they have much more widely available coverage for group 1 and 2 plastics and you can read about that here), the supermarkets have had to address this waste themselves.
As a result, when their wagons deliver stock to stores, they’re able to take the contents of their in-store soft plastic bins (to remind you this means carrier bags, bread bags, cling film etc.) away in the space in the wagon the delivery previously occupied and drop it off before they collect their next delivery.
As the lorries have to return to base regularly anyway, this end up being even more efficient than the bin lorries emptying the skips in the car parks.
The Benefits Are Clear
To pull all of this together, the result of supermarkets offering recycling services at their stores, whether in the outdoor car park areas or dedicated bins in the store itself provide several benefits.
Convenient Recycling For Shoppers
Shoppers (or people passing directly by) have a quick and easy way to dispose of recyclable material. Whether the motivation is a full wheelie bin at home until the next collection day, or a lack of a kerbside service for that type of waste, supermarkets offer quick and simple solutions.
More Environmentally Friendly Logistics
As detailed above, the emptying of bins in supermarkets is possible with large vehicles travelling much shorter distances when the local recycling centres act as hubs compared to kerbside collections, meaning fewer emissions from vehicles.
Greater Range Of Local Recycling
We need to recycle more – almost everyone agrees. Using local centres for less commonly disposed items such as batteries and light bulbs mean that many more types of waste can be processed more safely and responsibly without a significant inconvenience to members of the public.
Charities Can Benefit
Charity bins can be installed alongside recycling bins, allowing collections to be made for those less fortunate. Some items are able to be reused, while others can be processed in a way that raises money for charities or benefits them in other ways. This is clearly an option allowing good to be done with waste that would otherwise be thrown out and potentially end up in landfill.
Supermarket Recycling And Supporting Communities
Supermarkets come in for a lot of flack from time to time. That is often down to issues like staff wages, prices paid to farmers, alleged profiteering or other sensitive subjects.
What has been a big change over the last couple of decades is the support supermarkets give to the communities they serve. That might include donations to kids sports teams, providing food banks with supplies or sponsoring local schools.
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Serena Abweh is a 19-year old powerlifting sensation. However, she is recently making waves for sharing her inspirational story of overcoming anorexia to get to where she is today.
When looking at Abweh, there are many things that are very noticeable. She seems to be a pretty young lady, with dense muscle growth. This has led her to find a fair amount of success from the start of her powerlifting career, seeing her win the Raw Nationals last October.
However, what you may not be able to guess just from looking at her, is that Serena Abweh used to be anorexic. She recently shared an inspirational message to her Instagram, detailing her growth and progress. Furthermore, she shared a pair of pictures, showing the difference between how she used to look, and how she currently is.
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“In honor of it being the last day of National Eating Disorder Awareness week, I wanna share and partake in it because it’s something I hold near to my heart because it has almost stopped mine. Raising awareness around these topics is so important, it can literally save someone’s life.
Eating disorders are one of the biggest killers of any psychiatric illness. The mortality rate of Anorexia is 12x higher than the death rate of all causes of death for females between the ages of 15-24. Likeee why aren’t we talking more about this?😞
I know there are many misconceptions and stereotypes around people with this disorder. Such as “People with eating disorders starve themselves because they only want to be skinny”, “They are self centered and attention seekers”, “Only people who are underweight suffer from an ED”, and that “They are helpless”. Eating disorders are SO much more than just about losing weight and being skinny. There is a whole underlying issue and they use their eating disorder to cope with it.
Whether the issue be from trauma, family issues, low self esteem, etc… everyone story is so different.
People with EDs do not “do this” to seek attention, we most likely wish people didn’t notice our suffering. Eating disorders are very secretive. The reason why we shut people off is because we don’t want to hurt the other person or put more of a burden on their own life and have another thing to “deal” with.
People don’t need to be underweight to suffer from anorexia or an eating disorder. There are so many people at healthy weights and still struggle every single day. And it’s sad that people don’t realize how bad someone is suffering on the inside until it becomes physical.
Lastly, there is hope.
Although recovery can be an ongoing battle, we find ways to cope with the awful thoughts, acknowledge that they are there, but don’t act on the behavior. The thoughts slowly become quieter, allowing you to live your life the way YOU want. Not your ED.
I promise you, things do get better if you push and fight against this awful disorder that affect so many MEN and women of all ages.”
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Almost 30 years after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is appalling that Disabled Americans who need long term services and supports continue to be forced into unwanted institutionalization where they are stripped of their personal liberties; and, once they are shut away in institutions, have no means to return home.
The lack of affordable, accessible, integrated housing remains one of the most significant barriers to people with disabilities who want to leave institutions and transition to community living. Congress and HUD have only addressed this issue incrementally, without putting significant efforts into new policies and resources that could have real impact on expanding housing opportunities for people with disabilities. Implementation of ADAPT’s Housing vision, Access across America, would address the housing crisis at all levels, and make accessible, affordable, integrated housing a reality in every community.
The Disability Integration Act (S.117, H.R.555) builds on the years of work ADAPT has done to end the institutional bias and provide seniors and people with disabilities home and community-based services (HCBS) as an alternative to institutionalization. This bipartisan/bicameral legislation strengthens the ADA’s integration mandate and ensures no Disabled American is denied their freedom by requiring they be provided a community-based alternative to institutional placement that allows them to lead an independent life. The legislation – which has broad-based support within the Disability Community – was originally introduced at the end of 2015 in the Senate.
Senator Collins already coponsors the EMPOWER CARE act and Money Follows the Person. ADAPT is the group behind the concept of “Money Follows the Person,” which has been a wildly successful program; as a demonstration project, Money Follows the Person has provided an opportunity to live in the community to over 88,000 people nationwide. The EMPOWER Care Act (S.548, HR.1342) would reauthorize the program for another five (5) years. While five years is a good start, this program should be made permanent.
These civil rights laws and programs, despite bi-partisan support, and nearly 40 years of work, are not the law of the land. As Chair of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Senator Collins could provide tremendous support for the liberty and freedom of people with disabilities. ADAPT Demands Senator Collins:
- Meet with ADAPT.
- Endorse & Propose Funding for Access across America
- Co-sponsor the Disability Integration Act (S117)
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The Health Information Need And Seeking Strategies Of New Students (A Case Study Of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri)
This empirical study X-rayed the survey research was used. The population of the study comprises of 1000 students drawn from both the regular, evening and week end programmes in Federal Polytechnic Nekede. Questionnaire was used to collect data which were presented and analyzed using frequency tables and percentages.
The findings showed that new students actually need health information which they seek from clinic/hospitals, chemists, colleagues. The challenges to new students, access to the health information they need is poor research skill and poor organization of health records.
It recommended periodic awareness about health information available and proper organization of health records, as the possible solutions to the challenges of accessing health information by the new students.
Table Of Contents
- Title page
- Approval page
- Table of contents
- 1.1 Background to the study
- 1.2 Background of Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri
- 1.3 Statement of the problem
- 1.4 Objective of the study
- 1.5 Research questions
- 1.6 Scope of the study
- 1.7 Significance of the study
- 1.8 Definition of operational basic terms
2.0 Literature Review
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Kinds of health information needed by new students
- 2.3 Behaviours of new students
- 2.4 Strategies adopted by new students
- 2.5 Challenges of the accessing health information
- 2.6 Solutions to the challenges
3.0 Research Methodology
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Research design
- 3.3 Population of the study
- 3.4 Sample size and sampling technique
- 3.5 Instrument of data collection
- 3.5.1 Questionnaires
- 3.6 Validation of the instrument
- 3.7 Procedure for data collection
- 3.8 Method of data analysis
4.0 Data Presentation and Analysis
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Distribution and return of questionnaire
5.0 Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Summary of findings
- 5.3 Conclusion
- 5.4 Recommendations
1.1 Background Of The Study
Healthy living is a national human right (Shabi, ND). This implies that everybody is entitled to be healthy. In the words of Ediong (2000), good health should be placed first in the priorities of everyman, as it determines the extent to which an individual can strongly compete for a share of the natural resources, job and exploring of talents and potentials.
Complete physical, social and mental balance, are foundations for good health. This is why the World Health Organization WHO (1992), describes health as: not just the absence of disease or infirmity, but the state of complete mental, social and physical well – being.
Apart from balance diet and adherence to safety precautions, another important thing that promote healthy living is, access to health information.
Health information, according Roliason (1998) is the information and continuum between health education and health promotion. Health information can also be seen as the information relating to the general well-being of individuals.
Undergraduate’s students are not ostracized from health information needs. According to Nwezeh (2008), the first year students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, need health information such as those on emotiona health, personal hygiene, mental health promotion, reproductive health. She emphasized that the reproductive health information needs of those students relate to sexuality and students unwanted pregnancy, abortions and infertility.
Students may need information on diseases prevention, infections, feeding and diets/ healthy information, pertaining eating. These health information are sourced from hospitals, private clinics, friends, patents, relations, radios and personal studies (Nwezeh , 2008:5).
Access to the health information needs of students may be challenged by poor access to clinics and private hospitals, lack of awareness of current information materials and information and communication facilities ( Nwezeh 2008:14) Having X – rayed the health information needs of students generally, it is pertinent to examination, the health information needs of the new students in Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri.
1.2 Background Of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri
Imo state Edict-No 16 of April 1976 established the Federal polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. Among other things the edict empowered the polytechnic to erect, provides equipment and maintain a library.
In response to this, a chief librarian was appointed on March 1798, by the time the polytechnic open on the 5th December 1978 a clerk typist and a messenger had appointed to assist the chief librarian. By the time the polytechnic was still operating at a temporary site at the government technical college Owerri it was exactly on this date that the library started operating with an initial collection of 300 volumes including serials titles, newspapers, periodicals etc. Which were organized and consulted by users in a separate segment of the library.
Today, the polytechnic moved to its permanent site in Nekede in November 1980, with the library occupying one room in the engineering block with a separate portion for serials in January 1983, the library moved to the classroom complex where it occupied more rooms.
The polytechnic purpose built a befitting academic library which occupies a two storey building, which was constructed under the region of the former Rector, in the person of Dr C.I Osuji.
The polytechnic new college library was commissioned on May 19, 2001. By Prof. A.B, Borishade and opened to the members of the polytechnic Nekede (staff and students) in January 2002.
1.3 Statement Of The Problem
The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, new students are expected to extend lectures, do their assignments, write term papers, carry out researches and write quizzes/examinations. These are expected to contribute to their academic excellence.
Recent observations shows that the students of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, have generated the appalling habits of poor attendance to lectures and lateness to class. Observation has also proved that the library has become a dormant building to students they barely attend or visit the library to read, because they now consider it irrelevant. Submission of assignments and studying has become a major problem for most students.
These have snowballed to withdraws, repeats, high rate of carry overs, files of applications in HOD offices and poor academic performances. These have been contributed to the health status of the new students who are far away from home. They have not really accessed the health information they need and their strategies of seeking these varied information are not yet known.
It is against this backdrop that the study is proposed to examine the health information needs and seeking strategies of new students.
1.4 Objective Of The Study
The main objective of this study is to examine the Health Information needs and seeking strategies of new students.
The specific objectives are:
- To examine the kinds of Health information needed by new students of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri.
- To examine the strategies used by new students, when seeking health information needs.
- To examine the challenges encountered by new students when seeking health information needs
- To examine how new students access to health information can be improved on.
1.5 Research Questions
The researcher will be guided by the following research question?
- What kinds of health information are needed by new students of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri?
- What strategies are used by these new students when seeking health information needs?
- What are the challenges encountered by new students, when seeking health information needs?
- How can new student’s access to health information be improved upon?
1.6 Scope Of The Study
The study focuses on the health information needs and seeking strategies by new students of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri it will shed light on the kinds of health information needed by new students, their health information seeking strategies the challenges to accessing health information and how the access to health information can be improved upon.
1.7 Significance Of The Study
The benefits derivable from this study include:
- It will furnish data on the kinds of health information needed by new students in the polytechnic Nekede.
- Again, the study will shed light on the health information seeking strategies of these new students. This knowledge will assist them to access better health information.
- The challenges to accessing health information will also be exposed and solutions proffered.
- Finally, the study report will add to the quantum of documents on health information in library profession.
1.8 Definition Of Operational Basic Terms
The operational basic terms are:
These information that help new students to maintain a healthy living.
Health Information Needs:
This refers to a group in the information needed for healthy living and those available to new students.
Health Information Seeking Strategies:
This refers to how new students conduct themselves when working for health information they need.
This refers to all the students in National Diploma (ND1) and Higher National Diploma (HND)
Summary Of Findings, Conclusions And Recommendation
This chapter will discuss the following sub headings:
- Summary of findings
5.2 Summary Of Findings
The findings of this study according to the tables are:
- There are more female students in the study than male respondents.
- All new students in Federal polytechnic Nekede, need health information
- New students mainly need health information to avoid breaking down during examinations, to stop anti-social behaviours and befit from their studies.
- Health information on STD’s, abortion, disease prevention, infection and drug/alcohol are the major health information needed by new students.
- New students seek health information from clinics/hospitals, their colleagues, lecturers, parents, older siblings, chemist and herbalists.
- The main challenges encountered by new students when seeking health information includes: poor search skill, lack of fund and lack of health information.
The health information needs and seeking behaviours of new students have been examined and from the findings, it may be concluded that the new students in federal polytechnic Nekede, really need health information which they actually seek.
The health information needs of these students have not been fully accessed.
In view of the findings, the following are recommended by the researcher:
- Periodic orientation of new students on how to go about accessing health information which they need.
- Periodic awareness about available health records available in the community for students.
- Provision of more current health records in the library
- Integrating ICT in the library, so that the students will access the health records in the library from anywhere.
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Alexander of Greece with tremendous force was pushing his vehement and unhampered onward march, conquering country after country and smashing everything that came in his way. Victory accompanied him wherever he went and the realization of his dream of world lie at his feet and acclaim him the great conqueror. He blitzed Iran and conquered it but in that land of beauty he met with the first defeat of his life-time. The captivating beauty of an Iranina damsel, Rukhasana by name, made the conqueror a captive. The conqueror thus found himself conquered. Aristotle, Alexander's guide and philosopher, visualized beautys powers and youths weakness. He had accompanied Alexander up to Iran. He advised Alexander to beware of woman who was the greatest weakness of man. Alexander though he felt the sting of that advice, was not convinced. He became restless. The next morning he glanced thorugh the window and was starteld to see that Rukhsana was singing the song of spring and youth and that Aristotle appeared lost in the infatuation of beauty and melody. Alexander came down stood before them all astonishment. Aristotle raised his head and said, "Alexander, my child! Just Pause and think. If a woman can fool old heads like me, she can play havoc with young hearts like you". Alexander and Rukhsana could see through. It was a mere drama enacted by Aristotle. Alexander with his huge army of hundred and twenty thousands soldiers continued his onward thrust. He fought his way victoriously and reached the banks of the Jhelum. Here he met Raja Ambhi, the ruler of the Taxila, who extends his hand of friendship, promising his help in further expeditions in India. Ambhis sister, Parthana, resented her brothers treacherous attitude. 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Returning to the Moon has been the fevered dream of many scientists and astronauts. Ever since the Apollo Program culminated with the first astronauts setting foot on the Moon on July 20th, 1969, we have been looking for ways to go back to the Moon… and to stay there. In that time, multiple proposals have been drafted and considered. But in every case, these plans failed, despite the brave words and bold pledges made.
However, in a workshop that took place in August of 2014, representatives from NASA met with Harvard geneticist George Church, Peter Diamandis from the X Prize Foundation and other parties invested in space exploration to discuss low-cost options for returning to the Moon. The papers, which were recently made available in a special issue of New Space, describe how a settlement could be built on the Moon by 2022, and for the comparatively low cost of $10 billion.
Put simply, there are many benefits to establishing a base on the Moon. In addition to providing refueling stations that would shave billions off of future space missions – especially to Mars, which are planned for the 2030s – they would provide unique opportunities for scientific research and the testing of new technologies. But plans to build one have consistently been hampered by two key assumptions.
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The first is that funding is the largest hurdle to overcome, which is understandable given the past 50 years of space mission costs. To put it in perspective, the Apollo Program would cost taxpayers approximately $150 billion in today’s dollars. Meanwhile, NASA’s annual budget for 2015 was approximately $18 billion, while its 2016 is projected to reach $19.3 billion. In the days when space exploration is not a matter of national security, money is sure to be more scarce.
The second assumption is that a presidential mandate to “return to the Moon to stay” is all that is needed overcome this problem and make the necessary budgets available. But despite repeated attempts, no mandate for renewed lunar or space exploration has resolved the issue. In short, space exploration is hampered by conventional thinking that assumes massive budgets are needed and that administrations simply need to make them available.
In truth, a number of advances that have been made in recent years are allowing for missions that would cost significantly less. This, and how a lunar base could be a benefit to space exploration and humanity, were the topics of discussion at the 2014 workshop. As NASA astrobiologist Chris McKay – who edited the New Space journal series – told Universe Today via email, one of the key benefits of a cost-effective base on the Moon is that it will bring other missions into the realm of affordability.
“I am interested in a long term research base on Mars – not just a short term human landing,” he said. “Establishing a research base on the Moon shows that we know how to do that and can do it in a sustainable way. We have to get away from the current situation where costs are so high that a base on the Moon, a human mission to Mars, and a human mission to an asteroid are all mutually exclusive. If we can drive the costs down by 10x or more then we can do them all.”
Central to this are several key changes that have taken place over the past decade. These include the development of the space launch business, which has led to an overall reduction in the cost of individual launches. The emergence of the NewSpace industry – i.e. a general term for various private commercial aerospace ventures – is another, which has been taking recent advances in technology and finding applications for them in space.
According to McKay, these and other technological developments will help resolve the budget issue. “Beyond the launch costs, they key to driving down the costs for a base on the Moon is to make use of technologies for sustainability being developed on Earth. My favorite examples are 3D printing, electric-cars, autonomous robots, and recycling toilets (like the blue diversion toilet).”
Alexandra Hall, the former Senior Director of the X Prize Foundation and one of the series’ main authors, also expressed the importance of emerging technologies in making this lunar base functional. As she told Universe Today via email, these will have significant benefits here on Earth, especially in the coming decades where rises in population will coincide with diminishing resources.
“The advances in life support and closed loop living necessary for sustaining life for long periods on the Moon will undoubtedly provide positive spin offs that benefit both the environment and our ability to live with changing climate and diminishing resources,” she said. “If we can figure out how to build structures with what’s already on the Moon, we can use that technology to help us create infrastructure and shelter solutions out of in-situ materials on Earth. If we can use rock that’s right there, perhaps we can avoid shipping asphalt and bricks across the world!”
Another important aspect of making a lunar base cost-effective was the potential for international partnerships, as well as those between the private and public sectors. As Hall explained it:
“While there will be commercial markets for the eventual fruits of our lunar exploration endeavors, the initial markets are likely to be dominated by governments. The private sector is best able to respond in ways that provide cost effective and competitive solutions when governments specify and commit to long term exploration goals. I believe that a Google Lunar XPRIZE win will flush out other private and commercial partners for pursuing a permanent settlement on the Moon, that could eclipse the need for significant government participation. Once a small company demonstrates that it is actually possible to get to the Moon and be productive, that allows others to start to plan new business and endeavors.”
As for where this base will go and what it will do, that is described in the preface article, “Toward a Low-Cost Lunar Settlement“. In essence, the proposed lunar base would exist at one of the poles and would be modeled on the U.S. Antarctic Station at the South Pole. It would be operated by NASA or an international consortium and house a crew of about 10 people, a mix of staff and field scientists that would be rotated three times a year.
Activities on the base, which would be assisted by autonomous and remotely-operated robotic devices, would center on supporting field research, mainly by graduate students doing thesis work. Another key activity for the residents would be testing technologies and program precedents which could be put to use on Mars, where NASA hopes to be sending astronauts in the coming decades.
Several times over in the series, it is stressed that this can be done for the relatively low cost of $10 billion. This overall assessments is outlined in the paper titled “A Summary of the Economic Assessment and Systems Analysis of an Evolvable Lunar Architecture That Leverages Commercial Space Capabilities and Public–Private Partner“. As it concludes:
“Based on the experience of recent NASA program innovations, such as the COTS program, a human return to the Moon may not be as expensive as previously thought. The United States could lead a return of humans to the surface of the Moon within a period of 5–7 years from authority to proceed at an estimated total cost of about $10 billion (–30%) for two independent and competing commercial service providers, or about $5 billion for each provider, using partnership methods.”
Other issues discussed in the series are the location of the base and the nature of its life-support systems. In the article titled “Site Selection for Lunar Industrialization, Economic Development, and Settlement“, the case is made for a base located in either the northern or southern polar region. Written by Dennis Whigo, founder and CEO of Skycorp, the article identifies two potential sites for a lunar base, using input parameters developed in consultation with venture capitalists.
These include the issues of power availability, low-cost communications over wide areas, availability of possible water (or hydrogen-based molecules) and other resources, and surface mobility. According to these assessments, the northern polar region is a good location because of its ample access to solar power. The southern pole is also identified as a potential site (particularly in the Shackleton Crater) due to the presence of water ice.
Last, but certainly not least, the series explores the issue of economic opportunities that could have far-ranging benefits for people here on Earth. Foremost among these is the potential for creating space solar power (SSP), a concept which has been explored as a possible solution to humanity’s reliance on fossil fuels and the limits of Earth-based solar power.
Whereas Earth-based solar collectors are limited by meteorological phenomena (i.e. weather) and Earth’s diurnal cycle (night and day), solar collectors placed in orbit would be able to collect energy from the Sun around the clock. However, the issues of launch and wireless energy transmission costs make this option financially unattractive.
But as is laid out in “Lunar-Based Self-Replicating Solar Factory“, establishing a factory on the Moon could reduce costs by a factor of four. This factory could build solar power satellites out of lunar material, using a self-replicating system (SRS) able to construct replicas of itself, then deploy them into geostationary Earth orbit via a linear electromagnetic accelerator (aka. Mass Driver).
An overriding theme in the series is how a lunar base would present opportunities for cooperation, both between the private and public sectors and different nations. The ISS is repeatedly used an example, which has benefited greatly in the past decade from programs like NASA’s Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) – which has been very successful at acquiring cost-effective transportation service to the station.
It is therefore understandable why NASA and those companies that have benefited from COTS want to extend this model to the Moon – in what is often referred to as Lunar Commercial Orbital Transfer Services (LCOTS) program. Aside from establishing a human presence on the Moon, this endeavor is being undertaken with the knowledge that it will also push the development of technologies and capabilities that could lead to an affordable to Mars in the coming years.
It sure is an exciting idea: returning to the Moon and laying the groundwork for a permanent human settlement there. It is also exciting when considered in the larger context of space exploration, how a base on the Moon will help us to reach further into space. To Mars, to the Asteroid Belt, perhaps to the outer Solar System and beyond.
And with each step, the opportunities for resource utilization and scientific research will expand accordingly. It may sounds like the stuff of dreams; but then again, so did the idea of putting a man on the Moon before the end of the 1960s. If there’s one thing that particular experience taught us, it’s that setting foot on another world leaves lasting footprints!
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Standing in front of residents in a University of Illinois College of Medicine lecture room, UIC instructors regale their trainees on the science of pathology. The residents inside the room listen intently, but they are not alone. Maarten Bosland has created a way for pathology residents thousands of miles away, at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, the capital of the West African nation of Ghana, to learn simultaneously.
Less than 20 of the 28 million people living in Ghana are pathologists. These medical professionals play a critical role in interpreting laboratory tests and evaluating cells, tissues and organs to diagnose diseases such as cancer. By looking under the microscope at the tissue sample taken from a patient’s tumor, a pathologist can determine whether it is benign or malignant. The limited number of pathologists in Ghana make the diagnostic assessment of cancer and other diseases difficult, and often life-threatening.
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has the only accredited pathology residency program in Ghana, said Bosland, DVSc, PhD, a University of Illinois Cancer Center and Center for Global Health member and pathology professor, who spent several weeks in the African country earlier this year. There currently are 15 residents being instructed by a few fellowship-trained pathologists, none of whom are subspecialty trained and all of whom have substantial other clinical and teaching duties. This, Bosland said, poses an enormous problem.
“In Africa, most of laboratory diagnostic tests are overseen by medical technicians,” he said. “We’re trying to provide Ghanaian pathology residents with educational opportunities available to our UIC residents.”
Using an online meeting and video conferencing software, Bosland has arranged simultaneous training of the UIC and Ghanaian pathology residents three to four times weekly, all in real time. Despite occasional power supply problems in Africa and bandwidth limitations, “the approach is surprisingly effective and enriching for residents on both sides of the ocean,” Bosland said.
“The quality of images online are excellent, and the voice-transfer has been delay-free,” Bosland said. “The connectivity problems have been infrequent, but we’re still working on a microphone hook-up so the Ghanaian students can ask questions.”
Through his many travels to Ghana over the past several years, Bosland has learned that pathologists are not the only health care professionals in dire need. The country has only about 50 dentists, so he is enlisting some faculty members from the UIC College of Dentistry to assist in training students at the Komfo Anyoke Teaching Hospital and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. And he is fostering partnerships between the Center for Global Health at the UIC College of Medicine and the two Kumasi universities in the fields of mental health, oncology, cervical cancer, primary care and advanced life support.
In 2017, Bosland expanded his West African research efforts to Nigeria, a country of 190 million people that, according to the World Health Organization, has the highest cancer death rate on the continent. About 10,000 cancer deaths are recorded annually, while 250,000 new cases are reported. Only 17 percent of African countries have sufficiently funded cancer control programs, according to the WHO.
Traditional herbal medicines are widely used in West Africa for a large range of disease conditions, including cancer. However, little information is known about their therapeutic efficacy and active ingredients. Many Nigerian and other West African academic centers are interested in studying the biological activity of the medicinal herbs, but their technology and human resources are limited and compromised by electrical power problems.
Bosland is leading a UIC consortium that will assist seven Nigerian universities in identifying medicinal herbs that will first be studied in vitro and further explored in animal models and eventually human clinical trials. Adverse effects of the herbs will be studied in the animals, as will toxicity. Anti-diabetic effects will also be determined in the animal models.
He is also conducting a separate study in Nigeria to determine the prevalence of prostate cancer and its histological characteristics in prostates collected at autopsy of men of different ages who have died from causes that were unrelated to prostate cancer.
“In the United States, prostate cancer is more prevalent in African American men and tests such as a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is often used to detect the disease, but the test is not available in much of Africa,” said Bosland, who graduated from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands with a doctoral degree in veterinary science and later, from the same university, a doctorate degree in experimental pathology. “For cancer in Africa, there is little in the way of effective diagnostic services, therapies, and preventative medicine.
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Trying to apply for a credit card? Check out digital cards like LazyCard instead
There is no doubt that traditionally, credit cards have been extremely useful tools, finding applications in a myriad of scenarios and boosting the economic prosperity of millions of people around the world. The best credit cards can really make a difference in your life, and that’s why so many people apply for credit cards every year.
But just like other breakthrough technologies that have come and gone, credit card are coming out. The reason is twofold:
- Credit cards have an element of exclusivity, even the most basic ones. They are not easy to obtain for everyone.
- There are better alternatives on the market, such as the LazyCard offered by Lazy Pay.
Let’s try to understand the main differences between a traditional credit card and a new-age digital card and see if moving with the times is a good option or not.
What is a traditional credit card
A credit card is a physical, often plastic, card issued by a bank or other financial institution to an eligible customer. It allows the card holder to instantly borrow money from the issuing institution. There is a limit to the amount of credit that can be accumulated by the cardholder. The borrowed amount should be repaid during the monthly credit card bill generation. The refund amount can be the full amount or part of it (EMI).
How can you apply for a credit card
Applying for a credit card is a fairly simple process. You can connect with your bank and check the options available to you. The process can also be done online. The only caveat is that your credit card eligibility and credit limit are based on your credit score, which depends on factors from your past financial behavior.
What are the pros and cons of a credit card?
The main advantages of a credit card are:
- You benefit from very easy access to credit which can strengthen your purchasing capacities and contribute to your growth.
- Credit cards give you the ability to buy things on EMI, which can ease your spending burden.
- Using credit cards can improve your credit score long-term. You also get plenty of offers and cashback from some vendors.
- Credit cards are widely accepted in the market and can be used to make purchases in almost all spheres of the market.
- Some credit cards also allow you to withdraw cash up to 10% of your credit limit. Note that you may be required to pay interest on this amount.
The disadvantages of credit cards are:
- They can very quickly turn from instruments of empowerment to instruments of debt accumulation if not used wisely.
- There are lots of hidden fees and high annual fees.
- Interest rates on credit cards are very high.
- It can be difficult to get a credit card in the first place if you have a poor financial history.
Alternatives: Lazy Card
The latest revolution in digital payments has been brought about by the BNPL model. It means buy now pay later. At BNPL, you can buy something without paying anything out of pocket at the time, much like a credit card. You are required to pay the amount in a lump sum or EMI at a later date, much like a credit card. But unlike the credit card, no interest is charged on the amount.
Under this program, companies like LazyPay offer digital (and in some cases physical) cards that work like credit cards but fix many of their shortcomings.
Let’s see how.
How is a lazy card different from a credit card?
- The first major difference is in the application process. It’s hassle-free and fast. You can apply for a lazy card on the LazyPay app. You just need basic documents like your PAN card. The credit limit of a lazy card starts at Rs. 2000, and can improve once you use it regularly. From monthly groceries to large purchases of up to Rs. 5 Lacs, A Lazy Card can bring the buying power of interest-free credit to your pocket in the blink of an eye.
- If you continue to pay your bills on time, your overall credit score may also improve. Unlike a credit card where interest charges can get in the way of your spending habits, you can truly exercise your credit without limits and improve your credit score over time.
- Unlike a credit card, where tracking purchases is relatively complex, a Lazy Card lets you track your spending in real time through the LazyPay app.
- There is absolute transparency regarding maintenance fees and other charges, because there is none. It’s true. The Lazy Card is free for life, with no hidden fees or annual fees.
Other than these differences, you get the benefits of exclusive offers, high acceptance, and a hassle-free shopping experience.
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Of late, this kind of poetry is accepted world over for its liberal quality. Since the early 20th century, the majority of published lyric poetry has been written in
Nonmetrical, nonrhyming lines that closely follow the natural rhythms of speech, but recognised as ‘poetry’ by virtue of complex patterns of one sort or another that readers can perceive to be part of a coherent whole.
Inspite of its simplicity,to this day,freeverse stands as the most difficult form for a rhyme struck person like me 😉 But still,i tried…
I aint have conditions,
to love me or not to love
But just ask you,
to follow your heart
Cos, I myself am not sure
and don’t know what it is?
As love is one such feeling,
which is even new to me
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Cleveland.com, the online home of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, recently covered the 2012 Noritz Continuous Hot Water Report and also touted the energy savings of tankless water heaters.
The Hot Water Report details the importance of hot, continuous water among homeowners and looks at how American bathing habits range from efficient to excessive. Also included in the report from Noritz are telling infographics about age and gender differences and positive data about homeowner willingness to save energy and reduce strain on utilities.
Reporter Jill Sell noted that “58 percent of consumers would replace a water heater if it meant lowering utility bills and saving energy,” and highlighted the energy savings offered by Noritz tankless water heaters.
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Mckinsey research* suggests 4 leadership behaviors make the difference between strong and weak leadership. Top 20 Leadership Behaviors: Be supportive. Champion desired change. Clarify objectives, rewards, and consequences. Communicate prolifically and enthusiastically. Develop others. Develop and share a collective mission. Differentiate among followers. Facilitate group collaboration. Foster mutual respect. Give praise. Keep groups organized and […]
via 4 Behaviors Account for 89% of Leadership Effectiveness — Leadership Freak
Dan Rockwell consistently and concisely offers good insights for leadership. Probably you have been in meetings where things seem to be going very wrong. I know it is frustrating. I know it is frustrating for people who are trying to lead as well as for people who can’t understand why there is tyranny or confusion. Leadership skills can be learned. So can character skills. Of course, it is best if character is built in childhood and then leadership is built on top of that. I talk about both. Be the educator and be the leader you want the world to have. | <urn:uuid:6dd395fb-898b-4144-989a-3c541bdec215> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://orgstrat.net/2016/07/30/4-behaviors-account-for-89-of-leadership-effectiveness/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.967823 | 216 | 2.140625 | 2 |
"Viva Piñata is a life simulation game developed by Rare, for the Xbox 360 video game console. The project was headed by Gregg Mayles and the team behind the Banjo-Kazooie series, based on an idea from Tim Stamper. Although rumors of the title circulated among fans for some time, Viva Piñata was officially announced on March 15, 2006, and first released in November 2006. With a "general audiences" or "everyone" rating, the game provides bright, colorful visuals, intended to appeal to children and more casual gamers. The game received a positive reaction from game critics, despite its poor sales and pre-release advertising.
Likened to The Sims, Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, the game tasks the player with turning a neglected plot of land into a beautiful garden. As with many sandbox games, the game is open-ended, with no strict winning or losing requirements. Instead, players are guided only generally towards the objectives of increasing their garden's value and attracting piñata residents. Players are free to determine their own sub-goals and work towards them.
Developing a successful garden requires setting up the land and foliage appropriately to attract piñatas, as well as purchasing various items to place within the garden (e.g., homes for the piñatas). When certain requirements are fulfilled, the garden will attract a simple black-and-white version of a given piñata species. After fulfilling additional requirements, the piñata will become a resident, changing into a full-color version. Once two piñatas of the same species are residents and their mating (romance) requirements are met, they can perform a romance dance, resulting in a baby piñata egg. No piñata has a gender specific design, and hence any two piñatas of the same species can mate (with inter-species romances possible as well in a few cases). After a given piñata species has successfully romanced, the player no longer needs to fulfill the full romance requirements for piñata of that type, but can instead simply have the piñata eat a specific type of candy."
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Georgian Interior Design Ideas and Styles. The Georgian era covered the years from 1714 to 1830, when King Georges was on the throne for four consecutive years. For their beauty and lightness of touch, Georgian architecture and interiors were remembered. The Neo-classical styles, based on Roman and Greek architecture and championed by architects such as Robert Adam, were among the most enduring.
Georgian Interior Design
The interior of Georgia is also the best to decorate and restore. Let the appealing, harmonious proportions speak for themselves and leave the Victorians with great piles of furniture, says architectural historian Oliver Gerrish in his historical home design tips. While in modern historical interiors, grey has become prevalent, don’t be afraid of bright and vivid colors-they can be taken by the calm and serene proportions.
- Making the walls a focal point.
- Choose a color scheme for coordination.
- Just let in the light.
- Build an interior design that is traditional and clean.
- Go for beautiful floors, cozy furniture, and accessories.
Also Read: Most Popular 1920s Interior Design Ideas
Modern Georgian Interior Design
The richest Georgians tried their palettes to be absolutely surprising. A wide range of styles was experimented with by the architects of this period, including Egyptian (as seen in the Goodwood House dining room), Indo-Chinese (Brighton’s Royal Pavilion), and heavy Greek. With Art Deco bits and well-proportioned, simple furniture, this approach works well today.
Also Read: English Interior Design Ideas for Home Decor
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API Praises Congressional Action to Rein in EPA
Posted April 6, 2011
Editor's Note: API President and CEO Jack Gerard applauded members of Congress who today voted to preserve American jobs by blocking EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. Gerard noted that while no single amendment won enough votes to pass in the Senate, "more than 60 Senators - an overwhelming majority - voted in one way or another to keep the EPA from moving forward." Gerard also called on President Obama to work with this bipartisan group to come to an agreement:
"Today is another step toward victory for American consumers who can't afford EPA's unnecessary regulations that could raise the cost of the energy and destroy jobs. Today's votes show that a growing bipartisan coalition recognizes that Congress, not unelected agency officials, should be setting the energy and economic policy of the United States.
"President Obama needs to work with this coalition and come to an agreement on efforts to block these regulations and help businesses create the jobs Americans need. The president himself has called for the elimination of federal regulations that are overly burdensome on businesses trying to create jobs, and the EPA's greenhouse gas regulations should be at the top of that list.
"Congress has rightfully taken steps to restore the intended purpose of the Clean Air Act by protecting aspects of the law that improve air quality while stopping the EPA from overreaching its authority."
About The Author
Jack N. Gerard is president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. He also has served as the president and CEO of trade associations representing the chemical and mining industries. Jack understands how Washington works. He spent several years working in the U.S. Senate and House, and co-founded a Washington-based government relations consulting firm. A native of Idaho, Jack also is very active in the Boy Scouts of America, a university graduate program on politics, and his church’s leadership. He and his wife are the proud parents of eight children, including twin boys adopted from Guatemala. | <urn:uuid:9389a279-ac96-4e33-b79f-b18ad07ba736> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/blog/2011/04/06/api-praises-congressional-action-to-rein | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.969268 | 419 | 1.820313 | 2 |
By Pat Loeb
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Twenty crew members have been stuck aboard a cargo ship in the Delaware River since April, and it's uncertain when they'll be allowed to come ashore.
The ship needs repairs in order to resume its voyage, and its owner is too broke to pay. The crew is confined to the ship, and there's no sign that they'll be able to leave anytime soon.
The freighter Nikol H needs a berth so it can get repairs the US Coast Guard has ordered, but there's a problem: it's already accrued more than $1 million in debt since it arrived in April.
As Pastor Bill Rex, of the Seamen's Church Institute in Philadelphia, says, "It doesn't take a whole lot of logic to figure out that if debts have not been paid up to this point and all the litigants are in court trying to get their money, that any other company's not going to jump right in."
So, the ship sits at anchor and the crewmembers can't get off because of a 100-year-old law that says foreign sailors can come ashore for only 29 days after they arrive at a port.
Rex has been tending to their spiritual needs since April and he says morale is good. But of the crew, he notes, "You're on board a very small space."
He says the crew -- mostly Filipino-- would like to come ashore for a bit and stretch their legs.
If the ship is sold, that could break the logjam. In the meantime, Rex says, "These men are caught between a rock and a hard place -- between the company and their debtors."
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How much energy does a battery contain?
Power capacity is how much energy is stored in the battery. This power is often expressed in Watt-hours (the symbol Wh). A Watt-hour is the voltage (V) that the battery provides multiplied by how much current (Amps) the battery can provide for some amount of time (generally in hours). Voltage * Amps * hours = Wh.
How much energy does a 12v car battery have?
For example, a 12 volt battery with a capacity of 500 Ah battery allows energy storage of approximately 100 Ah x 12 V = 1,200 Wh or 1.2 KWh.
How many kW does a battery hold?
To estimate the energy capacity of a battery in kilowatt-hours, multiply the typical operating voltage by the amp-hour rating then divide by 1,000. A 400 amp-hour battery that generates 6 volts can supply approximately 2.4 kilowatt-hours.
Is 11.8 volts enough to start a car?
This voltage range means the battery is in good condition for starting the vehicle. If the measured reading is less than 12.2 volts, the battery’s resting voltage is weak, which means it most likely needs to be charged or replaced. … With the motor running, the multimeter rating should stay in the 14 to 14.5 volt range.
How long will a 7Ah battery last?
Look for the energy rating listed in units of Ah, that is Ampere-hours. For example, a 12V 7Ah battery will last for 7Ah/10A = 0.7 h = 42 minutes while supplying 10A.
How many kWh does a 12 volt battery produce?
How many Watt-Hours in a battery?: Watts are pretty simple – it is just battery voltage times amp-hours. A 12 volt 105 AH battery can supply (under perfect conditions and to 100% discharge) 12 x 105, or 1260 Watt-hours (1.26 kWh).
Where is energy stored in a battery?
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Workplace fitness challenges are a great way to build teamwork while helping employees get fit and have fun. Set up challenges that are simple enough for everyone to enjoy and can be done without interfering with the rigors of the daily workload. Once you have planned a challenge and gained managerial approval, remember to promote the activity so everyone in the organization has an opportunity to participate. Most off all, keep the fitness challenges fun!
Physical fitness challenges are a terrific way to get employees out of their chairs and moving. Everyone comes out a winner, whether your company stages a walk-a-mile-a-day challenge, puts together a team for corporate marathon training or simply pits department against department to see which team can rack up the most steps in a month. Not only does physical exercise burn off unwanted calories, it helps clear the mind and keep the blood pumping.
If the candy machine on your floor sees more action than the cafeteria salad bar, a nutrition challenge may be just the ticket to urge employees to eat better. Hold a team food day with a nutritional or all-natural theme, or consider putting together a nutritional company cookbook. Ask employees to donate healthy recipes for the cookbook, then have a company cook-off featuring recipes in the book. You could invite a nutrition expert to judge the contest and offer lunch hour meetings to discuss the importance of good nutrition.
Don't forget to promote personal growth during workplace fitness challenges. Hold a recognition ceremony for all the volunteers in your organization. As part of the ceremony, all volunteers can discuss why they volunteer and what they like about their favorite charity. You can give out coupons for free lattes for each self-improvement book read during the month, or provide free postage for greeting cards to encourage employees to reach out to friends and family for the holidays.
Lowered health risks can often lead to lowered absenteeism and reduced insurance rates. Do your part by sponsoring a workplace weight loss challenge. Divide participants up in teams with fun names such as Delicious Diva Delights and Carrot Stick Crunches. Provide free gym memberships or personal trainers to the team that loses the most combined weight over the course of a month. Set up a points system for every serving of fruits and vegetables employees eat during the workday. The points can be accumulated over six months and traded in for gift cards, time off or chocolate. No, wait. Chocolate would be just wrong—yummy, but wrong. | <urn:uuid:80cc02bc-d699-4357-8ae6-54583928f4f8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://woman.thenest.com/workplace-fitness-challenges-6357.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.947367 | 506 | 1.53125 | 2 |
When we send our kiddos off to school we think of things like did they get enough sleep, are they well-fed, are they warm enough, are they prepared for class? These are basic things we want to ensure happen daily so our children function at an optimum level and stay healthy, right? We have all had that experience in the morning when our kids are crabby from lack of sleep. Then we tossed some over-sugared cereal at them with absolutely no protein to fuel them and ran out the door and left their sweater on the couch.
Okay, so now you’ve dropped them off, and you sigh a little relief that you made it, but that common sense factor kicks in telling us that we probably did not set them up well for the day. Well, much how things like sleep, diet, and comfort effect how our children function at school during the day, there is more you should be paying attention to!
Beware of the backpack! An increasingly high number of children are reporting neck pain, shoulder pain, and low back pain due to a combination of things. First, many kids carry their backpacks incorrectly. Particularly older children, carry their backpack on one shoulder, or just use a bag that is meant to only go on one shoulder. This uneven distribution of weight puts increased unnecessary strain on their back, neck and shoulders. Having all been kids ourselves, I think we know how important it is for kids to “feel cool”; however, we really need to stress to our children the harm they are doing to their bodies by carrying their book bags like this!
Now for Mom and Dad. We have something to do with the dangers of backpacks too! How does your child’s backpack look when it’s on their back(assuming they are wearing it correctly with both shoulder straps)? Does it hang below the small of their back? Are the straps narrow and digging into their shoulders? When you buy a backpack for your child it’s important the bag not fall below the small of their back, otherwise, the bag will force their back to arch and they will end up leaning forward when walking to compensate. This also causes unnecessary strain on the back, neck and shoulders. As far as the shoulder straps,you should make sure that they are wide and padded, as not to dig into your child’s shoulders. Little things we may not think of now, but if you recollect walking all day with your backpack, I bet you remember red marks from your bag digging into your shoulders. Ouch!
What else do you remember about your backpack? I remember in ninth grade weighing my one shoulder strap book bag and it weighing in at 42 pounds! Um, probably not good. Actually, definitely not good! A child’s backpack should not weigh more than 10% of their body weight. Therefore, a 50 pound child’s bag should not exceed 5 pounds. Hmm, I guess my teachers missed that memo. If your daughter or son’s backpack weighs more than 10% of their body weight you should ask their teachers if there are certain books or supplies that could be left at school.
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Executive Director, and Chair, Ostrom Workshop, and Indiana University-Bloomington Cybersecurity Program, USA.
PTC provides a coffee-break update to an emerging threat. Or is it an emerging opportunity?
In the Internet of Things era, we may be hitting an inflection point in the importance of cybersecurity. Billions of connected devices in smart homes, smart offices, smart factories, smart cars, and smart planes potentially mean billions of points of vulnerability. The systemic complexity has taken a leap forward with 5G, AI, and machine learning all in the mix. With the stakes so high, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity professional vacancies suggest they are in much more demand than nurses, according to some reports.
In this podcast, Professor Scott J. Shackelford of Indiana University gives an overview of the problems, practices, and possibilities of what’s happening globally and discusses the outlook for the C-suite and the regulator alike, in an era where the risks have arguably become very real. International moves suggest policy makers and leaders are more concerned than ever about offensive and defensive action in cyberspace and the place of national sovereignty. But there seems little international consensus about what to do.
In the meantime, what are the threats? What happens about protection? Can consumers trust service providers? What reassurance do they need? How should businesses in the ICT space respond? Are cybersecurity experts about to be “the helping profession of the 21st century?” How do we ensure that they have the right skill sets moving forward?
The podcast covers:
- The increasing urgency of the cybersecurity threat.
- How far can consumers be aware? Should they be aware? How can they be aware?
- In an era of IoT, what are the prospective regulatory and legal approaches in cybersecurity?
- What advice should CEOs get? Could we see the end of cybersecurity as a cost center in business?
- How can we train and capacity build professionals for the future? What should they look like?
- What is the outlook for 2020?
Scott J. Shackelford is an associate professor of Business Law and Ethics, Cybersecurity Program Chair, and director of the Ostrom Workshop Program on Cybersecurity and Internet Governance at Indiana University-Bloomington. He is the author of a series of books on cyberspace and its risks, including the upcoming The Internet of Things: What Everyone Needs to Know, Oxford University Press 2020. | <urn:uuid:592a7eea-72cb-410f-80f1-91efe8fe02fc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ptc.org/2020/03/podcast-is-iot-going-to-be-a-major-challenge-for-global-cybersecurity/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.930888 | 517 | 2.09375 | 2 |
Differential development of learning strategies on a Pictorial Verbal Learning Test (PVLT) in primary-school children.
SourceChild Neuropsychology, 15, 3, (2009), pp. 247-261
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The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that developmental differences exist in the use of learning strategies in primary school children. Serial and subjective clustering in a multitrial Pictorial Verbal Learning Test (PVLT) were compared in 79 children aged 6-12. Correlation analyses indicated that serial clustering yielded better performance when information was presented on the initial trials of the test. Subjective clustering was superior when information was presented repeatedly, i.e., after three or more trials. Analyses of variance indicated that subjective clustering was used more often in older children with repeated presentations. On the other hand, there was no increase in the use of serial clustering with age and with repeated presentations. The findings imply that training in the use of proper strategies could have benefit for children who use an inefficient learning strategy and/or have a learning problem. In addition, they point to the importance of the factor "age" in relation to the way information is presented to children.
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Impact of inflation already widespread, but data suggests worse to come
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Multiple potential benefits await Greece if it can clinch QE eligibility
If it manages to conclude the second review, Athens has its heart set on the inclusion of Greek government bonds (GGBs) in the European Central Bank’s quantitative easing (QE) programme, which requires the eurozone central bank to deem Greece’s debt sustainable.
Such a development would greatly help Greece’s effort to tap markets so it can refinance its debt and improve foreign investors’ confidence about the prospects of the Greek economy, the Bank of Greece (BoG) recently noted in its annual report.
The notable positive effects are expected to occur despite the limited size of GGBs that could be purchased by the ECB and the National Central Banks in the context of the Public Sector Purchase Programme (PSPP) due to certain restrictions.
These mainly consist of the issue and issuer limits of 33 percent each and the 1 to 30-year range of residual maturity applied to the universe of eligible assets. The maturity range was initially set between 2 to 30 years, but the minimum remaining maturity was reduced from two years to one year by the ECB last December. The maturity range is applied on a rolling basis.
On the back of those restrictions, we estimate that the eligible notional pool of GGBs that could be purchased by the Eurosystem currently stands at around 2.9 billion euros. It will increase to almost 4.2 billion between mid-July and April 2018 and to more than 5 billion after August 2018. The PSPP is due to run at least until December 2017.
The monthly notional amount of GGBs that could be purchased is close to 1.5 billion. This results from the application of the ECB capital key (of around 2.9 percent for Greece) on the maximum monthly amount of 60 billion for ECB expanded asset purchase programme (APP), also taking into account that 90 percent of total purchases is allocated to PSPP.
Impact on GGB yields
Based on certain assumptions and econometric estimates on the correlation between government bond yields, credit ratings and monetary policies in a wide sample of countries, the BoG recently concluded that the direct impact from the announcement of Greece’s eligibility to the QE programme would result in a reduction of 200 basis points of the 10-year GGB yields from the level of around 7 percent in mid-January.
This would mainly stem from the improved investor confidence as the markets will discount the positive impact of future transactions on current bond prices, while the execution of future bond transactions would drive GGB yields even lower, the BoG stressed.
However, the central bank noted that if the inclusion of GGBs in QE is delayed significantly, the impact on bond yields would be lower than initially estimated and would be also dependent on the residual duration until the expiration of the QE programme.
Impact on Greek banks
Lower GGB yields will have a direct positive impact on banks’ capital due to the revaluation gains of their GGB portfolios. At the end of September, Greek banks held GGBs of 5.7 billion euros. Piraeus’s holding stood at 370 million, while the other three systemic banks held GGBs of 1.7 to 1.9 billion each.
Indicatively, Alpha Bank noted in its 9-month results’ presentation that the book value of its GGBs (marked at 70 percent of nominal value), which stood at 1.9 billion in September, could reach their nominal value of 2.6 billion in case the GGB yield would tighten towards Portuguese levels (of 3.7 percent at that time) with a significant benefit (compared to September 2016 levels) of around 700 million on its capital.
Similar positive impact on capital should be expected for Eurobank and National Bank (NBG), which hold GGB portfolios similar to Alpha’s. The benefit for Piraeus would be much lower due to its small GGB exposure.
Greek banks have been participating in the ECB PSPP since last May, having sold more than 10 billion euros of EFSF bonds and recording trading gains of around 230 million in the last three quarters of 2016. As a result, their EFSF holdings have been reduced to less than 29 billion.
Greek banks may not be willing to sell their GGBs to the ECB and might consider increasing their exposure to Greek sovereign debt if it becomes QE eligible, according to banking sources.
In addition, they would also examine their own bond issues as well as increased interbank repos using GGBs, T-Bills and covered bonds as collateral if GGBs are included in the QE programme, allowing them to reap the benefits of improved investor confidence.
Meanwhile, the conclusion of the second programme review coupled with inclusion of GGBs in the QE programme is expected to improve depositor sentiment, which was recently harmed due to a new round of uncertainty, and a portion of cash and funds that still remain outside the banking system could return again to Greek banks.
As we recently noted, banknotes worth 7.7 billion euros have been re-deposited in the Greek banking system in the July 2015 – December 2016 period, while another 7.9 billion were repatriated from funds and deposits abroad over the same period, according to BoG.
Improved depositor sentiment along with further inflows of banknotes and repatriated funds in the wake of QE eligibility is expected to pave the way for the further relaxation of capital controls.
Summing up, the potential inclusion of GGBs in the QE programme, is expected to have a number of direct and indirect positive effects for Greece: It could significantly improve investors’ confidence in the domestic economy and its prospects, facilitate re-access to markets for the state as well as for banks and corporates, and enhance banks’ capital and deposit base.
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Putting together an eye-catching resume is a great way to start hunting for a job. While some people lack enough education and experience, others have the exactly opposite challenge. Some applicants have too much experience for the position they are applying for.
You know that you are overqualified if you not only meet but exceed every requirement. Also, if your current or previous jobs paid higher salaries and the job you are applying for isn’t challenging enough for you.
Unfortunately, the employers might think that they cannot pay you well enough since your expectations are higher than what the position pays. However, you shouldn’t give up hope as your credentials can give you the upper hand.
Take advantage of the following tips to avoid appearing overqualified:
1. Simplify Your Resume
If you are overqualified, the hiring department might be concerned that you’ll be dissatisfied with a position that doesn’t use your full talents. In most cases, you’ll receive a rejection letter citing that the job isn’t challenging enough for a candidate of your caliber. Also, the employer may not be willing to pay for qualifications that may be irrelevant to that position.
If you have 10 years’ experience and only five of those relate to the position you are applying for, you can chop off a few pages from your CV. Keeping your resume simple and leaving out the unrelated details allows you to focus only on what the position requires. If asked about the employment gaps, use the opportunity to highlight the hands-on skills that you gained.
2. Focus On Your Technical Skills
Employers need to know that despite your expertise in management, you have great technical skills that can benefit the company. If you have held supervisory roles before, you might be tempted to spill the beans. If the position is non-managerial, it requires more technical than supervisory skills.
So, avoid selling your managerial skills that might lead the hiring manager to put your CV in the ‘overqualified’ group. For example, if you are applying for an accounting job, discuss your skills in bookkeeping, spreadsheets, payroll, and databases.
3. Customize Your Resume
If you are labeled as overqualified, it means that you have more extensive education, work experience, and hands-on skills than the recruiters need. In most cases, your experience can work against you. Regardless of your abilities and willingness to do the job, the HR department might screen your resume.
Despite the managerial positions that you’ve held before, it’s vital to tone them down. While you will list the companies that you’ve worked for and how long you were there, you need to focus on what you did rather than the position you held.
Write down the job requirements of the position you are seeking. Then, highlight the skills required to do that job. Edit your current resume by picking the relevant skills and leaving out what you think might be unnecessary. Being selective will help you to focus on the skills that match the job requirements.
4. Show Your Commitment
Sometimes, you might need to apply for a less-pay job or one that’s not challenging enough. However, potential employers might feel that you only want to work on a temporary basis until you find another opportunity. Since the employers feel that you will be bored by the job, they won’t hire you unless you prove your commitment.
Instead of working against you, your experience and education can work to your advantage if you promise to give it your all. You can show your commitment by:
- Proving that your experience will be a great asset to the company
- Highlighting the challenges in the position that require your expertise
- Citing various solutions to the challenges in that position
- Being flexible on your expectations in terms of the salary and prestige
All this goes down during your interview as the interviewer analyses your resume and asks follow up questions.
5. Stand Out
Having 15 years’ experience instead of 10 is not a bad thing. Being more knowledgeable on various aspects of your field will not hurt either. Being confident that you have the required skills, education, and experience to back it up will help you to stand out among the other applicants.
Most importantly, you need to enumerate the reasons why you think the job perfectly fits you. Employers need to know that you won’t see it as a lesser job but an opportunity for growth. Under qualified candidates will have to navigate the learning curve before they get up to speed with various aspects of the job.
You, on the other hand, have what it takes to hit the ground running. Your ability to think outside the box and suggest clever ways that can benefit your department will tip the scales in your favor.
Even if you are overqualified, you can receive the appointment letter if you:
- Highlight that the job will help you to sharpen your technical skills
- Focus on how the job will help you to achieve your career goals
- Show great interest in the company and its future
- Enumerate the benefits your great skills bring to the company
For the best outcomes, you need to check your attitude. Thinking that the company would be lucky to have you is a self-defeating notion. Since the skills that make you overqualified are irrelevant to that position, avoid giving off vibes of self-importance and tone everything down. Acknowledge that some of your skills might not be applicable to that position but you look forward to contributing to the best of your abilities.
Use Your Expertise To Your Advantage
Hiring overqualified candidates can help organizations grow and achieve much higher productivity. Employers know that hiring and retaining the best talent in the industry can help them to open a wide range of opportunities. Overqualified applicants ought to be team players that can challenge their peers to exceed their current expectations through teamwork and mentorship.
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During the late 19th and early 20th century Birmingham was at the centre of the jewellery trade in the UK. It was also a centre for the Arts and Crafts Movement, with artists drawing inspiration from William Morris’ decorative, patterned designs of the natural world. Georgina ‘Georgie’ Gaskin (1866-1934) was one of these artists, who turned from illustration to jewellery design, celebrating craftsmanship and botanical imagery in her unique, elegant pieces, which are still popular today.
Arts and Crafts Movement: from fine art to jewellery
William Morris was one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts Movement, along with the theorist and critic John Ruskin. He was disillusioned with the mass-produced goods being made in an increasingly industrial Victorian Britain. Instead, he promoted and focused on the execution of traditional designs – across art, architecture, design, furniture, jewellery and textiles – handmade by skilled artists.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was strongly influenced by the paintings of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, who sought to modernise art by reviving the practices of the Middle Ages and turning to imagery of the natural world. Whilst studying at the University of Oxford in the 1850s William Morris became friends with the painter Edward Burne-Jones: together they teamed up with Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Arthur Hughes and others to decorate the Oxford Union debating chamber with Arthurian murals. From there, Morris, Burne-Jones, Rossetti and others founded a decorative arts firm, Morris & Co, inaugurating the Arts and Crafts Movement through a celebration of natural forms, artisanal craftsmanship and collaboration.
In contrast to mainstream goods, machine-made to perfection, the Arts and Crafts style embraced flaws because they highlighted the work of the individual. Equally important to Morris and his followers was the search for a new English style, inspired by images from folklore, the medieval age and nature.
Georgie and Arthur Gaskin
It was against this backdrop that Georgie was first studying, and then teaching, at the Birmingham Municipal School of Art. Here she met her husband Arthur Gaskin, and both became influential members of the Birmingham Group of Artist-Craftsmen in the 1890s. William Morris visited the Birmingham School of Art on several occasions with Edward Burne-Jones, and the Gaskins moved in the same circles as the Pre-Raphaelites. Their house was at the centre of Birmingham’s bohemian circle at the time: they held regular soirees, recitals and discussions for local artists and designers, counting amongst their friends Burne-Jones and his wife Georgiana, whilst William Morris’ daughter May was a godmother to Margaret, one of the Gaskins’ two daughters.
The Gaskins were established artists before they became jewellery makers. Their early illustrations reflect the influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement, which they then began to apply to jewellery-making at the start of the 20th century. They embraced the city’s tradition of metal work, drawing on its strength of small, independent workshops.
Gem stones and garden designs
Although they always exhibited their jewellery under their joint names, ‘Mr & Mrs Arthur Gaskin’, contemporary accounts note that it was Georgie who designed the jewellery, while Arthur focused on the enamelling.
Georgie created elegant designs inspired by nature and organic forms in which leaves and flowers are common motifs. As she developed as a jeweller, the work became increasingly ornate: pendant necklaces typically feature entwined flowers and swirling leaves, set with colourful gemstones and adorned by intricate enamelwork. The influence of William Morris’ decorative designs is very clear.
“I did all the designing and he did all the enamel, and we both executed the work with our assistants” – Georgie Gaskin.
Typical of Arts and Crafts jewellers, the Gaskins chose to use less precious metals, like silver, than the typical diamond-encrusted gold most popular in Victorian jewellery. Silver also revealed the construction of the piece and touch of the jeweller. Gemstones were primarily used just as accents rather than focal points and stones were often chosen for their colours, rather than their monetary value. Pearls were popular , though the ones used were not perfectly rounded, in contrast to mass-produced jewellery.
Women in the arts
The Arts and Crafts Movement is remembered as a period of change for women artists; female students were able to study art and design to a similar level as their male counterparts. Subsequently, there was an outpouring of talented young female artists during this period, who were greatly attracted to the principles and aesthetic of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Women, such as Georgie, exhibited their works and taught at the schools, marking a leap forward in equality within the art world.
The Gaskins started to exhibit their exquisite jewellery in 1901 at the Glasgow International Exhibition. In 1907 they exhibited some of their early jewellery designs as part of a Birmingham Group show at the Fine Art Society and then at The Arts and Crafts Society Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery in 1912. Retrospective exhibitions have been held at the National Museum Zurich (2017) and at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (1982).
Georgie continued to design and make jewellery with her husband until after the First World War. The couple’s importance in disseminating the English Arts and Crafts style to an international audience in the early 20th century is unmistakable. Pupils of Georgie and Arthur include Kate Eadie and Bernard Instone, whose work is in a similar style.
All that glitters is… in Birmingham Museums
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Alleged North Korean hackers known as the Lazarus Group have hacked a crypto exchange, in what is now being called Operation Applejeus by Kaspersky Lab, who has done an in-depth study on this hacking. Lazarus Group has a long history of attacks on South Korea, banks and crypto exchange since 2007.
Operation Applejeus marks the first time that Lazarus Group has created malware for Mac OS, since they wanted to be sure that there was no operating system barrier for people downloading the malware. For jeus, the codename the hacker gave to this program, they updated a powerful piece of malware known as Fallchill that has been attributed to Lazarus Group in the past.
The group went to great lengths to make crypto trading software and an associated crypto website that looked completely legitimate. They went as far as having proper digital signatures and company info, although upon further research, it was revealed that the company’s address was in the middle of the woods. There were many levels of encryption and spoofing to disguise the malware, which was fully functional as a crypto trading app.
An employee of an undisclosed crypto exchange downloaded the software believing it to be legitimate, leading to the hack. Applejeus sends info from an infected computer to Lazarus Group, believed to be aiming at private keys which would give Lazarus Group the ability to transfer crypto out of hacked wallets.
For Lazarus Group, the only difference from past incidents is they are getting progressively more advanced. In 2009, Lazarus Group began a 3-year distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on the South Korean government and the United States. During the “Ten Days of Rain”, the Lazarus Group used highly sophisticated attacks to ruin critical infrastructure in Seoul. The Lazarus Group has stolen USD 12 million from Banco del Austro in Ecuador, USD 1 million from Tien Phong Bank in Vietnam and USD 60 million from the Far Eastern International Bank of Taiwan.
More recently, since the crypto rally in 2017, the Lazarus Group has been focusing their efforts on stealing cryptocurrency. They hacked USD 7 million from Bithumb and stole so much from Youbit that it had to declare bankruptcy. Both of these are South Korean exchanges.
Lazarus Group is incredibly sophisticated and anonymous and have escaped detection. Crypto users worldwide have to be careful not to download 3rd party applications that aren’t from extremely trusted sources, no matter how legitimate the applications look.
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Fred was part of the Commissioning Crew and Paying Off crew for HMCS West York. While on the West York his action station was the forward gun. After the war Fred joined the police force and eventually became the Chief of Police for the Town of Hespeler Police Department. He went on to be a Senior Officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Force in 1973 when the City of Cambridge amalgamated Galt, Preston and Hespeler and Waterloo Regional Police Force.
As of Feb 2019, Fred is alive and well at the young age of 93 and still living on his own.
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HMCS WEST YORK - Commissioning / Paying Off crew
HMCS SAULT STE MARIE - Served in the Soo for 6 months after the end of WW2
Seaman Fred Stewart
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How is the Healthy Gums Color?
You may wonder how the healthy gums color is. Without you watch it properly, it is indeed not simply known whether the gum is in a good condition or not. One of the characteristics of healthy gum is placed on its color. So, how should the gum’s color be? Here is the explanation.
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The Color of Healthy Gum
Healthy Gums Color: When your gum is healthy enough, it is shown by the color of pink. However, it can be a little bit different from one person to another. The healthy gum for some people can be a little bit red although the pink is still dominant. On the other hand, some others have pale pink without any problems. In other words, there is a range of gradation to indicate healthy gum but the entire of them is still around pink color.
The Colors of Unhealthy Gum
If the healthy gum is around pink, does it mean that other colors indicate the unhealthy gum? It can be concluded that way indeed although in some cases people don’t find any problems when their gum’s color is too red, too pale, or even too dark. In fact, dark gum is found in the African people and this case is known as hyper-pigmentation.
However, be aware of dark-colored gum if you have bad habits like smoking and alcohol or drug consumption. The exposure of cigarette smoke is known for being toxic so that it can just damage your gum. The same trouble is also experienced if you are an alcoholic or drug addict. Besides, there are also some endocrine diseases that cause the gum is getting darkened. Those diseases are namely Nelson Syndrome and Acromegaly.
Well, how is about a kind of gum which is too red? Such a gum indicates that you have some problems like vitamin C deficiency. If it is not treated immediately, the conditions can be worse as the gum is swollen and bleeding.
How to Solve the Gum’s Problems
Changing your lifestyle is the key point for healthier gum anyway. It is by consuming healthy foods like fruits and vegetables as well as stopping the bad habits like smoking and alcohol and drug consumption.
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Sick of the ineffective, chemical laden, and watered down commercial products he’d tried in the past, he sat down to design ‘from the ground up’ an entirely new way of making products
The task set was to create a new ‘gold standard’ in cosmetics that followed 3 simple rules
1. They had to be 100% natural and contain no nasty, irritating or harmful chemicals. Healthy Gums Color
2. They had to be ‘professional strength’, contain the highest levels of active ingredients possible and not be watered down in any way shape or form (production costs were of no object). Healthy Gums Color
3. They had to ‘actually work’ and get real results based on real science (not hear say)
After about a year of non stop testing, tweaking, and reformulating, Daniel was absolutely blown away with the results of the new products
…So much so, he knew from that day forward he could potentially help thousands of other people too
… so in 2005 our company “Call Nature” was born
A year later we’d already helped thousands of people across the world and we’ve been growing rapidly (mainly by word of mouth and recommendations) ever since
Hopefully you’ll be our next success story
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The Diver: a suggestion
This is a painting which originally decorated the underside of the roof of a Greek sarcophagus. It was discovered at Paestum, in Campania, in Italy south of Naples. It dates from the fifth century BC [I think ].
Most classical scholars believe that the figure diving into the water is diving into the afterworld. I think that the water is a metaphor for the journey to the spirit world [as per David Lewis-Williams’s writings: see Rock Art Research Institute: Johannesburg] , or the Red Sea and the Jordan in Old Testament stories]. The trees and and the diving board may be a clue, as the form of the drawing emulates visual hallucinations often seen in trance, meditation or hypnosis.
Have a look at my CAJ article and then look at this. Don’t you think the diving board is a great case of tessellopsia? And the trees – which don’t resemble the kind of trees you find in that part of Italy – look like dendropsia… | <urn:uuid:8165a549-9262-477c-882e-e4164ed57277> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://davidgmwilson.wixsite.com/david/diver | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.939838 | 219 | 2.484375 | 2 |
1748 Williams v. UAW-Chrysler Department
Case No: 1748
An argument could be made that Williams was entitled to a warning before being terminated for pure speech unaccompanied by any violent act. There was no other evidence of misconduct, except for the alarming content of the statement Williams presented to Labor Relations on August 28, 2013. Williams’s letter presents the narrative of an extremely angry and disturbed individual. Once management became aware of Williams’s mental state, it had a responsibility to consider the likelihood that he would eventually succumb to his irrational fears and engage in some kind of violent act. At the same time, the record supports a conclusion that Williams’s local union representatives vigorously pursued a grievance on his behalf following his dismissal. The local representatives met with management on several occasions and raised the possibility of a conditional reinstatement agreement, but management was adamant in its refusal to allow Williams back into the plant. Despite some weaknesses in the employer’s case against Williams, an arbitrator would have access to the letter Williams submitted to Labor Relations on August 28, 2013. An arbitrator would have been unlikely to order Chrysler to reinstate Williams at the Sterling Stamping Plant given the irrational distress and violent impulses revealed by that letter. | <urn:uuid:eda2d60d-332d-4aa2-b78e-379693ecf95e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://prbuaw.org/2020/02/williams-v-uaw-chrysler-department/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.96615 | 255 | 1.828125 | 2 |
Tropical Storm Warning now in effect for St. Mary`s County Maryland
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CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for St. Marys
CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for St. Marys
- About 460 miles south-southwest of Washington DC or about 490
miles south-southwest of Baltimore MD
- 32.5N 79.1W
- Storm Intensity 110 mph
- Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 8 mph
The center of Hurricane Dorian is expected to pass well southeast
of Point Lookout MD Friday afternoon. However, hazardous impacts are
expected to extend into Saint Mary`s County and the adjacent waters.
Strong winds will spread onshore beginning Friday morning continuing into Friday night. Onshore winds ahead of Dorian are expected to raise
water levels along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and lower tidal
Potomac River. Minor tidal flooding is expected in some areas.
Moderate tidal flooding of shoreline areas is possible on Saturday.
Rainfall will likely reach southern Maryland, but flooding from rainfall is not expected at this time.
- Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
St. Marys County. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. Unsecured lightweight objects are blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broke off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow-rooted. Some fences and roadway signs have blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across Eastern West Virginia, Central and Western Maryland,
Northern and Northwestern Virginia and District of Columbia, little to no impact is anticipated.
WATCH/WARNING PHASE – Listen to the local officials for recommended preparedness actions.
OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
- Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds.
- Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly ventilated area.
- If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of strong winds or flooding.
- Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
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ONE of the things Europeans find incomprehensible about America is its love of guns. There are two reasons they don't get it. One is that Europeans live in a much more urbanised, regulated and crowded part of the world. More importantly the concept of owning a gun as an essential civil liberty is entirely absent. There is no second amendment guaranteeing the right to bear arms, and there is little sense that it is up to the individual to defend one's family and property.
The organisation most associated with America's culture of guns is the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA's lobbying arm, the Institute for Legislative Action, and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)—which drafts model legislation—have been enormously successful at pushing pro-gun laws in state legislatures. These days the debate is no longer whether assault rifles ought to be banned, but whether they should be allowed in bars, churches and schools. One group, Students for Concealed Carry, even argues that carrying concealed weapons on university campuses would be an effective means of self defence.
On the face of things, then, the NRA is a wealthy and powerful organisation. At a recent event, one speaker boasted about the political pain the organisation caused Bill Clinton during his presidency. More recently, according to OpenSecrets.org, it spent $7.2m during the 2010 election cycle. Its influence can also be seen in the way politicians respond to its demands. For example, at the height of its powers in the 1990s it succeeded in quashing research into gun-related injuries and deaths by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
But Paul Waldman, of the American Prospect, has recently argued that the NRA's dominance is a myth. He has looked closely at the figures and writes, “Despite what the NRA has long claimed, it neither delivered Congress to the Republican party in 1994 nor delivered the White House to George W. Bush in 2000.” He also argues that NRA money has no impact on congressional elections, as it spreads its money over so many races, and that NRA endorsements are “almost meaningless” as most go to incumbent Republicans with little chance of losing. | <urn:uuid:f484c01a-dda4-4447-be45-3e6ccd744bc9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.economist.com/democracy-in-america/2012/04/19/the-nras-star-may-be-on-the-wane | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.969463 | 437 | 2.03125 | 2 |
DEALING WITH ANGRY BIRDS (AKA Anti-zombie defenses)
Now and then you’ll get people that are just generally miserable or who have had a rough day / week / year / life. Or people who just like attention and complaining is how they get it. Their faces are long, they are tired or frustrated, had a long day or they look at you with contempt (this will happen too).
Your best defense against this? Listen, empathize, and smile. Give them extra love.
Smile. It’s so simple, it’s stupid, and almost sounds too simple and easy to be effective, doesn’t it? People cannot stay angry at you if you smile. It doesn’t have to be a full on grin ( that might make things worse), but a friendly smile will go a very long way.
Well, people develop their own techniques. I like to think of amusing newspaper stories.
Try thinking of something funny that you remember, something someone said earlier on (Resto people are great for witticisms and snappy lines). The point is to keep your spirits up. Have a perma-smile and people will flock to you. In some contexts, this silly trick might be referred to as ”charisma.”
Smiling works like magic —even the angriest patron will see a smile and might even start reconsidering their own anger. Try it with family or friends, you’ll see it’s true. A smile helps set the tone, you are unflappable; and don’t forget: things always work out in the restaurant. Remember the importance of the kayfabe element here.
KILL THEM WITH KINDNESS
Related to the above, someone I worked with once told me, “the best thing to do with mean people is to be extra nice to them. It drives them insane.” There is a lot of wisdom here.
If you do everything you can, if you are extra nice to them and they are still unhappy, there is the remote chance that they may look at themselves and reconsider their feelings. Nobody can stay angry forever in the face of kindness and an honest disposition.
This is the part where filtering clients into categories comes into play. You will notice that there are patterns to customers, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, etc. . . Marketers call this ‘customer personnas’
Here is where a combination of sharp observational skills and a subtle accommodation in your behavior can help you make bigger sales. While there is a direct relationship between sales and tips, there is also a limit to how far that can go.
As always, be subtle and firm, yet flexible.. Don’t argue, but encourage. Don’t push, but persuade. The ideal sale is where you meet the guests’ expectations while finding yourself in a reasonable spot profit wise and making the place look great. Should be an all around win-win-win situation or at least it should feel that way. (remember the Kayfabe?)
The keys here are:
- Increasing your sales
- Increasing the edge of the house (look to push the most profitable items if you can’t push the sales up)
- Make people happy with their choices
- Make sure to leave something to intrigue and encourage a return visit.
- Always encourage guests about their choices and remain positive.
Ultimately, you want people to come back over and over again.
Long term recurring profit > one time.
AGAIN, RECURRING PROFIT IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN ONE-TIME PROFIT.
This above is a great lesson in business as well. Most times, you want the customer coming back, even if it is very occasionally. Small profits over time can become large sums over the years.
HANDY LINES TO BUMP SALES
These are some of the most useful lines that I have used over the years. Simple, but highly effective, and when used with the right crowd, they can make the difference between a low sale and a grand night out for your guests.
“I nearly forgot to mention . . . “
“The specialty of the house is xyz…”
“A great match for x is y… would you like to try it?”
“Have you tried our xyz..? It is Great“
“Choice is important, we are here to make you happy. . . “
“ If you like x, you’ll love y . . .”
“You may be missing out on. . . “
Reading a table and choosing the most fitting service approach is the second most important part of the job. The first one is, as we know, MAINTAINING THE KAYFABE. Dealing with people,their many desires, and shifting expectations can be challenging, but if we break it down by patterns and ranges (as we have discussed above) we can identify and implement strategic choices that give our guests a better experience and service triage. Marketers call this “customer segmentation” and “customer personas”.
So how do you deal with a hipster crowd? What do they consider good service or desirable in the restaurant interaction? Can you go above and beyond to a generation used to so-so service? YES YOU CAN.
By their actions you will know them . . .
GUEST ETHNOGRAPHIC PROFILES
Here is a more detailed breakdown of the guest types you will encounter.
Finally: ethnography put to use in terms waiters can use!
These are the background stories of the characters you will meet. I’ll be describing how these types of clients relate to themselves and each other, and what their attitudes are towards food,wine, and service staff. Even if we consider ourselves as unique as snowflakes, there are types of snowflakes and ways of cataloging them (seriously, there is a snow museum in Japan where the research focus is the study of snowflakes).
The profiles are based on years of careful observation about what different clients eat, drink, and chat about during their meals, how they approach the waitstaff, and how they interact with them.
Since class and taste are debatable, best left for another date. Same for religion (but you can infer that the Singh’s, Goldman’s and the Smiths’ have very different consumption desires).
This guide is meant to give you an insight on what these groups hold as valuable in a restaurant experience , and on their preferences regarding manners and style of interaction with “the other”, meaning with you, me, and everyone else outside their table.
The intent here is to give you tools to adapt your service style and approach to different kinds of clients, insights that come from field observations and many years of interactions in the restaurant setting. You will notice that there are categories that overlap with my other classifications, and it is your job to figure out what fits best with the table you are about to serve. See for yourself, young Padawan. And what gives me the right to write a goddamn ethnography? Well, I did my time at a fancy-pants school, and god damn it, I will max out that degree as much as I can!
|WHO?||PROFILE: AGE RANGE, EDUCATION, NOTES, SPOTTING THEM|
|Campers||25-55, broad range of education, much more noticeable in groups of 3 or 4, rarely more than 6 (the flow of conversation implodes). Usually after a meal tend to linger anywhere from 20 minutes after check to 2+ hours. Can be anyone. Telltale: flowing conversation from start. Overlaps with gabbers. However, dates going well can be campers too (and don’t interrupt!).|
|Gabbers||Overlaps with Campers. Education varies. Groups of 2-6, ages 25-40. There to chat. Rarely interested in food or the wine, there to chat and preen. Sales can target the instinct to compete, sales by popularity and consensus, ‘healthy eating,’ current food trends and ‘sharing’ of dishes.Staff will be indistinct to them. Telltale: indifference after table greeting.|
|Princesses||Baby Boomers heavily represented, upper-middle to upper-crust, college-educated, average to high disposable income. 22-55. Narcissist to the core, attention-seeking, the world revolves around them. There to be ‘seen’ and ‘hand-held.’ Often peculiar food fixations, imagined allergies are common, attention-seeking, disruptive requests, followers of food trends. May or may not read the menu. Important to allocate time dedicated to them, regardless of other factors (Saturday night snowflakes). Staff seen as ‘the help.’ Short, multiple to-the-point interactions will save you.Telltale: Peculiar fashion and loud accessories.|
|‘Foodies’||Mid-class, average to high disposable income. Hipster. 20-45. Millennials and generation-Y heavy. Groups of 2 – 6, rarely 8. Hunters of cool via proxy of food and savviness of food as culture; this makes a status marker and creates ‘cool quotient’. Access to the latest and greatest food fad important. Game to at least order new and strange items and combinations of flavors, pursuit of new experiences always high on the list. Sales focus: whatever is cool at the moment, or has a degree of originality and daring. Rarely anything left after, lots of pictures taken (to document proof of coolness), staff can make a difference, game for ‘magic carpet,’ since usually more travelled than average. Will study menu carefully, ask poignant questions. Game for sharing dishes and complimentary side dishes, multiple apps and mains likely. Telltale: questions about the food will be more in-depth, game to try unusual. Cameras at the ready too (lol).Can overlap with Indie Jones, but much tamer.|
|Granola crunch||25 – 45 (then seemingly most give up), then Baby Boomers. Educated, college and up. Average to above average disposable income. Healthy eating a priority and defining of self. Mostly healthy eater out of self-interest for health reasons. Self-denying and opposed to hedonism. Sporty, consumes food as fuel and medicine. Rarely will eat meat, sauce on the sides, fear of fat; local and organic important. Can be self-righteous or preachy about choices. Allergies and food intolerances (gluten, etc.) are common. May try to construct custom meals from menu without asking. Will lean heavily on staff product knowledge to make decisions. Sales should stress the health benefits of the menu items, gloss over the less healthy options, emphasize and push veg alternatives. Empathy and understanding of healthy eating will be very useful and beneficial here for kayfabe. Can overlap with Gabbers. Knowingly or not, shapes markets and influences others. Telltale: Sportsy outfits, shoppers bags from farmers markets, distinctive ‘earthy’ clothing and jewellery.|
|Status seekers||25 & up, rarely younger. Broad range of education. Blue collar heavily represented. Groups of 4-12+. Above average disposable income, material spending seen as a sign of taste and wealth. Table full of food and drink idealized. Seeks recognition and respect by extravagant spending or moderate spending but demanding requests. Priciest items on the menu of interest, same for alcohol. Seek ‘known’ or recognizable labels, branding important. Food secondary to entertaining or company. Staff seen as little above servants, but if staff shows backbone and product knowledge may upgrade to ‘useful’ (and respectable). Telltale sign: Flashy clothing and accessories. Name-dropping brands at greeting, requests for large amounts of food.|
|Suits||30+ up to early Baby Boomers. College education and up. Average to above average disposable income (hard to know if company is paying). Groups of 2-6 common, rarely more (unless during the holidays). Boasting and showing off not unusual, but often measured. Proving to others provider capacity central to identity. Good deals are welcome, not as keen on what’s popular, but what is ‘good.’ Staff as co-conspirators ideal scenario but be there and invisible; military style welcomed. Will tip and prefer waitress > waiters. Red over white wine, seen as more masculine. Telltale signs: suit and tie on a Tuesday night.|
|Indie Jones||30+, College education, extensive travel or exposure, high curiosity, high risk tolerance. Can be industry or outsiders, average to above average disposable income, groups rarely more than 4 unless a special event, lots of pictures and mementos expected. Showing off via social media possible, but often sharing the experience with each other is the goal, s. times share views with chefs. Extreme experiences sought in other realms, so can be a point of bonding with staff, game for new wines. Will tip equally, but competence is highly regarded. Telltale signs: Requests for obscure drinks or food from get go|
|Vanilla||This one cuts a wide spectrum. The least adventurous of the pack, they like what they like and rarely will try things outside their comfort zone. However, if you can make things relatable to them without being patronizing, you are golden. Don’t be too obvious about it, and don’t stereotype, remember that some of the above categories can overlap. Baby Boomers, X-ers, and older generation tend to fall in this category. Large groups not unusual, will defer often to one person making the choice of drink, and the amount of food ordered. Rare to boast, rare expenditure on big ticket items, more there for the socializing aspect of the meal than the show itself or to be seen by others. Dinner becomes social capital more with the ingroup than outsiders. A friendly approach will do well, efficient, and control situation is ideal, though often defer to the organizer. Often drinks will be conservative and few (or one type and plentiful).Telltale signs: require clarification of most things on menu. Requests for simple, plain food or drink.|
Like this? Useful? let me know, I will expand on many others.
SORTING OUT ‘THE UNKNOWNS’
Ruling out unpredictable variables can be half the job sometimes. The ukns are what you can’t anticipate on any given day, such as, which dish will sell better, or how many daiquiris will be sold in one night. But one can learn patterns overtime, and the best preparation for ukns is to be ready for anything at all times.
So give yourself this little piece of homework everyday. See if you can identify the particular patterns of your establishment. There are seasonal, weekly, and daily patterns to any operation. One day computers will help sort this out, but for now, try. And then SHARE IT.
If you prepare for everyday as if you are gonna get destroyed, you’ll get destroyed a little less, or at least feel that you had more of a fighting chance. It’s a small thing that will do much for your sanity.
So a good mise en place (‘a plan to have things ready,” in french) is key. Have all of your items, like sugar bowls, polished cutlery, etc., ready to go. That is why the house makes you do it, it’s not work for work’s sake. | <urn:uuid:e9f6ce4a-73bd-49d7-ad1d-787f09f5626c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.agaru.me/en/blog/6/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.93833 | 3,345 | 1.890625 | 2 |
When someone is elderly or disabled, they may need the assistance of a personal care provider. A skilled nursing assistant can provide a wide range of services. A home health aide can assist in grocery shopping, preparing healthy meals, and transportation. In addition, a personal care specialist can help a client attend medical appointments. To determine whether a service is right for a particular client, Medicaid will first determine if they are eligible.
A personal care service can be provided in the home or outside of it, as long as it is approved by a physician. In both settings, a personal care specialist ensures the safety of the individual. In addition to keeping the participant clean and hygienic, a personal care specialist can ensure that bathing activities do not pose a hazard to the individual. Moreover, a personal care specialist can help an individual maintain a high level of self-esteem, as maintaining one’s hygiene is important for good health and self-esteem.
Personal care providers can also assist individuals with toileting and grooming. Some will also be trained to help with medications and teach family members how to administer them properly. Another type of personal care provider may offer companionship. These professionals can be helpful in running errands or teaching the patient about their medications. A personal care provider can help a person maintain their dignity and independence. They can also teach a patient how to use their medications.
Personal care services are not covered by insurance. However, many Medicaid programs and Veterans Affairs programs may pay for the service. The number of personal care agencies operating in the United States has decreased significantly since the recession hit. In addition, personal care providers may be required to use care plans. These programs require the use of trained employees and may undergo periodic inspections. As such, there are several factors to consider when choosing a personal care agency.
The role of a personal care provider is crucial. Not only does a PCP assist with daily activities, but he or she can also assist with housekeeping and other tasks. Typically, a personal care provider can provide hands-on assistance with ADLs, IADLs, and hygiene. These services can range from light housekeeping to doing laundry to assisting a client with daily tasks. This type of provider may visit several clients each day and take them on errands.
A personal care provider assists in dressing, bathing, and other physical activities. In addition to these tasks, a PCA will also assist in teaching patients about their medications. They will also assist with emotional support. These services are provided by a professional. The PCA will provide physical assistance, companionship, and health care. A personal care provider is a valuable part of the overall care team. They can provide assistance in all areas of daily living.
Personal care providers provide companionship to clients in their homes. They can also help with tasks such as meal preparation and light housekeeping. Additionally, they can help with medications and errands. They can also help with medication reminders and errands. These services are crucial in reducing the risk of senior isolation and deprivation. Further, they can reduce the risk of loneliness and improve quality of life. They can help with routine activities such as a daily walk.
A personal care provider may have many different titles, including home health aide, homemaker, and professional caregiver. They must possess basic medical training and have experience in providing care. HCBS waiver services may also limit the scope of services that personal care providers can provide. Nevertheless, the service is essential for those with disabilities and their families. A high-quality caregiver is important for an individual’s overall health. While personal care is a vital part of daily living, it can also be a valuable way to help a family member or loved one live independently.
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MLTC plans may use task-based assessment. There is no federal or state standard for 24-hour care, but it is often considered a personal care service. In both cases, the services must be medically necessary. Moreover, they must be affordable to the client. It is important to note that there is no national standard for the quality of services provided by a personal care provider. This is especially true for the latter. The availability of a spouse affects a person’s ability to pay for the service. | <urn:uuid:98c4e4fc-9b83-42da-90ae-cdd1d4855280> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://thirstydonkeytaphouse.com/index.php/2021/11/20/the-role-of-a-personal-care-provider/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.96422 | 878 | 2.375 | 2 |
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM
15 July 2022
16 September 2022
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Knees Road Park Orchards
Enhance and learn new skills in a friendly and supportive environment, this class is suited to those of all abilities who wish to find self expression through art.
Come along and work on group tasks or work on your individual projects.
Learn how to use a variety of mediums and styles to create artworks including but not limited to;
* Watercolour painting
* Acrylic painting
About your Trainer:
Helen has been teaching for over 14 years, she is passionate about teaching people with all abilities, She started her career in the disability sector working as a personal care assistant, than went on to teaching.
Helen is very kind, approachable and understanding.
* Students are welcome to bring their own support worker.
** Learn Local (ACFE) funded places for eligible students at only $100 per term. Enrol any time.
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Learn Local (ACFE) funded places are for those wishing to try for a new career, return to study, volunteer or to upskill regardless of prior training, employment status or income.
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Use of Nitrogen in Reflow soldering in the PCBA process consideration is becomes a common during reflow soldering. In reflow soldering process, components are placed on top of the printed circuit boards on solder pads with solder paste applied, when paste is heated in presence of oxygen will form oxides which are non-solderable surfaces and results poor wetting of molten alloy on printed circuit boards.
The nitrogen is used to minimises oxidation of the surfaces to be soldered. The chemical reactions necessary for soldering require high temperatures but metal oxidizes at a faster rate with heat applied and oxidation weakens the solder. Therefore, nitrogen gas is used in order to create a clean, dry, inert atmosphere that eliminates the presence of oxygen.
Refineries, pharmaceutical companies, the petrochemical industry use tank blanketing to prevent contact with oxygen and as a way to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. The blanketing process controls the atmosphere above a combustible or flammable liquid, and this reduces the ignition potential. Manufacturers use the method for storage of adhesives, chemicals, fuels, pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, inks, and soaps.
Selective Soldering is a process used in electronics manufacturing as an alternative or follow-up to reflow soldering where the heat of the reflow oven may be too high for particular surface mounted components on printed circuit boards. Selective Soldering may follow the reflow oven process for soldering other surface mount components able to withstand that level of heat. In these cases, great care must be taken in the selective soldering of additional components to the printed circuit board in order to avoid damaging those reflow soldered components.
Nitrogen gas may be used in the process of Selective Soldering to eliminate the possibility of oxidation that would weaken the solder. The chances of oxidation increase with the added heat that is required for soldering. Nitrogen is a clean, dry, inert gas that, when applied during the soldering process, can work to displace the presence of oxygen and therefore avoid the threat of oxidation.
Using gaseous nitrogen to generate an inert atmosphere during wave soldering to minimize solder oxidation is well known, which not only saves solder material and lessens maintenance requirement but also improves solder wetting and ensures the quality of the formed solder joints. This nitrogen inerting technology can be applied in an existing wave soldering machine by inserting in molten solder pot a protective housing with Nitrogen diffusers mounted inside. Nitrogen gas blanket across the solder pot can be formed, thus reducing the tendency of solder oxidation.
A dry box is a completely enclosed chamber designed for working in a preferred atmosphere, which is inerted using Nitrogen. The dry boxes are constructed of acrylic polymers, they are permeable to moisture.
Continuous purging a dry box involves flushing moisture and oxygen laden air out of the cabinet using a steady flow of nitrogen. A purge of nitrogen gas is generally preferred in a large cabinet because such systems achieve a uniformly low-humidity storage environment more quickly than desiccant-based systems, particularly where ultra-low RH levels are required. Nitrogen can be fed into multiple locations in a large cabinet, often using a rear plenum as a distribution chamber. Nitrogen purged dry box also prevent contact with oxygen, making them ideal for anaerobic applications.
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Durham, North Carolina – Durham leaders celebrated a milestone today: the completion of the city’s first affordable apartment complex in the city center.
Willard Street Apartments have become the new standard for affordable housing in the town of Bull, providing stable housing to over 100 residents – people who were once homeless, unemployed, or just never believed they could get by. allow a quality life.
There are 82 units within walking distance of public transit and jobs.
âI have security here. I can travel without having to worry about robbing Peter to pay Paul, âsaid resident Akeem Ledbetter.
Ledbetter applied when he learned apartments made up a mix of 30% and 60% of the area’s media revenue. Now, as a resident, he says he can focus more on running his own business.
âIt’s so many opportunities here and so much networking,â he said.
Another resident, William Taylor, said: âWith the current state of the economy, it’s just a struggle for a lot of people. “
Every square inch of the complex reflects the history of Durham.
Taylor was shown the views from his apartment, where he feels a spark of hope and inspiration for what is to come.
âIt’s a touching situation for us because it allows us to be more relaxed. It’s nice to live in an environment that allows you not only to be comfortable, but to be happy, âhe said.
This is exactly what dozens of city leaders gathered to celebrate.
“I think this represents the vision that we will have a racially diverse downtown economically,” said Steve Schewel, Mayor of Durham, who said affordable downtown housing could help fight gentrification .
The building’s plaza was dedicated in honor of the late Dr Phail Wynn, a leader in higher education at both Durham Tech and Duke University, who fought tirelessly to create more options housing like this.
âPhail understands that safe and affordable housing is a fundamental issue,â said Vincent Price, president of Duke University. “Everything from student success to health outcomes and its legacy is perpetuated.”
Residents are equally enthusiastic. One of them said, âThis is what you want. What you can call your own. When I put the key in my door for the first two weeks, I got goose bumps. “
The Downtown Housing Improvement Corporation and Self-Help are two organizations behind the development of the site with the City of Durham. Capitol Broadcasting, WRAL’s parent company, was also a partner in this project.
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Drug And Alcohol Addiction In San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino, known for its location along Route 66, seems like a relatively small population compared to other California cities, like Los Angeles and San Diego, but it still has a population of over 200,000 people. Such a large population lends itself to public health concerns related to substance abuse like addiction, related crimes, and health conditions. While the county of San Bernardino has a lower rate of drug-related deaths compared to the state, the county has seen a steady increase since 2018. Additionally, deaths caused by chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, which are often associated with substance use disorder (SUD), have worsened.
While there are precautionary measures that can be made to prevent people from trying substances like alcohol or Opioids, there will always be options for individuals who have reached beyond the point of healing on their own. Specifically in California, the number of options for treatment facilities are plentiful. While San Bernardino has local centers for treatment, traveling outside of the city may provide an individual physical and mental distance from where their substance abuse began.
The Fight Against Prescription Opioids In San Bernardino
In 2017, San Bernardino County suffered 2.7 deaths from Opioids for every 100,000 people. This number well below the national and state averages, and one of the lowest in the country. That totals out to only 57 deaths across an area of over 2 million people. However, that number is almost double the 36 deaths that happened in 2016. So, while many areas have seen improvement from 2016 to 2017, it looks like San Bernardino County may be declining.
Despite the county’s low death-rate, the local government has put into place an organization to better oversee the growing Opioid crisis. There are 4 different narcotic treatment programs that address Opioid addiction across San Bernardino County. One of them, the Inland Empire Safe Opioid Prescribing Medical Task Force, is focused on addressing the addiction concerns from prescribers. Guidelines like limiting the number of prescribing physicians one can have and not prescribing drugs that have high potential for abuse, like OxyContin, Fentanyl, and other long-acting Opioids. While some hospitals have already signed up, the task force is trying to push the guidelines out to more across the county and state.
Despite these new procedures, there is still a huge number of Opioids being prescribed across San Bernardino. There were 1,408,704 opioids prescribed in 2017. That comes out to 660 prescriptions for every 1,000 people.
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Methamphetamine Addiction In San Bernardino
While the Opioid issue is growing in San Bernardino County, Methamphetamines are still a present issue for the past decade. Looking at the admissions to county funded treatment services, there have been over 2,000 admissions a year since 2009 and almost 3,000 in 2016. 2017 was the first year that there were more admissions into treatment facilities for people suffering from an Opioid addiction than a Meth addiction. However, when looked at collectively, more people in San Bernardino County are entering rehab year after year.
Across San Bernardino County, there are roughly 660 prescriptions for an Opioid per 1,000 people.
2014 saw the height of people entering rehab for Meth addictions, at 2,936 admissions.
By 2016, admissions into treatment facilities for Opioid addiction had jumped to 2,753. Not only does this number eclipse treatment for people suffering from Meth addictions, but that number also double over the course of 4 years.
Treatment In San Bernardino
San Bernardino is a large area with a large population. That being said, some may want to consider leaving the area for treatment. Sometimes, the person struggling needs to get away from where their addiction was born and go somewhere where they aren’t surrounded by familiar faces or triggers.
Cooper Smith earned his Bachelor’s in Writing for Entertainment from Full Sail University. While he was initially interested in a career in television, he saw an issue in his community and felt compelled to do something more. Now, he uses his knowledge to reach out to people who may need help and make the public aware of issues we are facing as a society. When he isn’t behind a computer, Cooper travels somewhere new.
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- California Opioid Overdose Surveillance Dashboard. (2018). San Bernardino Numbers at a Glance. Retrieved on November 5th, 2018, from https://discovery.cdph.ca.gov/CDIC/ODdash/
- Inland Empire Safe Opioid Prescribing Medical Task Force. (2016). TOOLKIT: Safe Opioid Prescribing in Emergency Departments. Retrieved on November 5th, 2018, from http://www.hasc.org/sites/main/files/safe_opioid_prescribing_ie_toolkit_revised1_version.pdf
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Money is seen in many and opposing methods ranging from Serious prosperity being the ultimate aim, to income staying the foundation of all evil. Undoubtedly, the truth lays somewhere in the middle, and definitely, a person's way of thinking consequences their speedy and long term economic circumstance.
Being a country, We have now occur considerably from the system and trading and bartering. Cash is really a necessity, but just isn't in and of by itself the answer to economic independence or possibly a lessening of troubles. How over and over has the millionaire publicly ashamed himself by submitting for personal bankruptcy, or the favored singer/songwriter struggled with habit? Quite the opposite, a little degree of prosperity from the palms of the dependable social gathering goes a great distance with lasting final results. Extended-phrase wealth begins with a favourable revenue mentality.
Next, using a beneficial income frame of mind signifies accepting The truth that plenty of great can come from revenue as well as people who have it. The Invoice and Melinda Gates foundation assists countless sick and poverty ridden people today on a yearly basis. Quite a few common television personalities take part in relays and raffles to bring revenue and recognition into a charity, usually meeting the quantity donated greenback for dollar with their particular checkbook. A door of philanthropy opens to the individual who gains a optimistic cash way of thinking.
Even so, possessing a positive revenue frame of mind is simpler said than finished. Generally mother and father unknowingly plant counter-active seeds of their young children once the matter of cash arises. Sayings which include "dollars isn't going to grow on trees" and "dollars will not speak it swears" surrounds Ashleigh Evans financial money mindset The complete discipline of finance with negativity. These unconstructive assumptions are only fostered by a lack of interaction about funds in general leaving a kid to ponder exactly where dollars does come from. Regrettably, Lots of individuals may have to start from scratch and retrain their total see on revenue in an effort to have a nutritious and optimistic revenue frame of mind.
An easy position for someone to start is with the money they have already got. The more someone appears on the brilliant side in their monetary condition, the brighter the specific situation appears to be. Regrettably, most Us residents reside with out a budget, which leaves them experience frequently stressed and uneasy. If anyone wishes to obtain any little number of wealth, they need to become answerable for the current funds they regulate, and they need to experience confident with their finances and skills.
Only by using a positive funds mentality will somebody have the capacity to move from a detrimental past, and into a secure and enjoyable potential.
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- Year Published: 1913
- Language: English
- Country of Origin: United States of America
- Source: Dunbar, P.L. (1913). The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar. New York: Dodd, Mead, and Company.
- Flesch–Kincaid Level: 6.5
- Word Count: 270
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Paul Laurence Dunbar, "James Whitcomb Riley," Miscellaneous Poems, Lit2Go Edition, (1913), accessed August 08, 2022,.
(From a Westerner’s Point of View.)
No matter what you call it,
Whether genius, or art,
He sings the simple songs that come
The closest to your heart.
Fur trim an’ skillful phrases,
I do not keer a jot;
‘Tain’t the words alone, but feelin’s,
That tech the tender spot.
An’ that’s jest why I love him,—
Why, he’s got sech human feelin’,
An’ in ev’ry song he gives us,
You kin see it creepin’, stealin’,
Through the core the tears go tricklin’,
But the edge is bright an’ smiley;
I never saw a poet
Like that poet Whitcomb Riley.
His heart keeps beatin’ time with our’n
In measures fast or slow;
He tells us jest the same ol’ things
Our souls have learned to know.
He paints our joys an’ sorrers
In a way so stric’ly true,
That a body can’t help knowin’
That he has felt them too.
If there’s a lesson to be taught,
He never fears to teach it,
An’ he puts the food so good an’ low
That the humblest one kin reach it.
Now in our time, when poets rhyme
For money, fun, or fashion,
‘Tis good to hear one voice so clear
That thrills with honest passion.
So let the others build their songs,
An’ strive to polish highly,—
There’s none of them kin tech the heart
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10 Rwanda Travel Tips
10 Rwanda Travel Tips are some of the key points that are noted for a traveler to be able to have a successful and interesting Rwanda Safari tour. Rwanda in recent years has become the go-to destination for luxury safaris in Africa especially Gorilla trekking safaris. Being one of the three countries with the endangered mountain gorillas living in their natural habitats, Rwanda receives thousands of tourists each year who come to the country for gorillas trekking safaris in Volcanoes National park.
With two other National parks the tourists top up their gorilla trekking safaris with chimpanzee trekking and canopy walks in Nyungwe National Park and game drives and nature experiences in Akagera National Park; not forgetting city tours that include visits to the genocide memorial centers across the country’s capital Kigali.
Because of its past, that is filled with incidences of violence; whenever the name Rwanda pops up anywhere the first thing that comes to one’s mind is the genocide, insecurities, tribalism, etc. However, that’s not the case the country is very safe for any tourist activity; in fact, the country is categorically listed as one of the safest countries in Africa. The small National has healed from its past and for the past couple of years has rebuilt the ruins to become one of the top tourist destinations in Africa.
Tourists who visit Rwanda are not only treated to a wide variety of game safaris but they are treated to a homely reception and a luxury filled time that leaves one yearning to return to the city of a thousand hills. Some tourists travel on their own and others travel with tour operators, either way, they are assured of a great time while in the country.
It’s important to note that just like any other country Rwanda has travel rules and regulations that one should follow as they are in the country, some are similar to the regulations of other countries and others are unique to Rwanda as a nation.
So to better prepare you for your safari in Rwanda here are a few things to keep in mind as you plan to travel to Rwanda:
Tip 1: Rwanda is a clean country and it maintains policies that will keep its communities and cities clean at all times. This is one of the top 10 Rwanda Travel tips since its evident once you enter the Country. The Rwandan government in 2008 banned the use of non-biodegradable polyethylene plastic bags and at all the country’s entry points there are visible signs that forbid you from entering the country with plastic bags; more so at all these entry points you can be subjected to a luggage search and when found with a plastic bag, you pay a fine of USD 61, if you refuse to pay the fine you may earn yourself a night in jail. So as you plan to enter Rwanda please don’t carry any plastic bags with you.
Tip 2: Safety Tip is one of the 10 Rwanda Travel Tips. Rwanda is a safe country, one of the safest countries to visit in Africa whether you are traveling alone or with a tour operator; the country has a very low crime rate compared to other African countries. So as a traveler you are also expected to keep the safety of the country by not engaging in criminal activities whatsoever, the police posts are spread across the country and in case you have a problem, you can easily report to the police station for help. That said in some places like crowded markets, bus parks, etc you may encounter pickpocketers and a few minor crimes but nothing major.
Tip 4: The dressing in Rwanda is liberal there is no strict code on what to wear or not, however, all travelers are advised to dress modestly in respect of the culture of the locals in the country.
Tip 5: The hospital infrastructure in Rwanda is growing and currently offers basic services to most conditions especially to tropically related medical conditions which mean in some instances the facilities may not handle complicated medical conditions and if they are not tropical it even becomes harder. For that reason, the Rwanda law requires any person traveling to the country to have travel insurance so that in case of a medical condition that cannot be handled by the country’s facilities your able to access sufficient medical care even air evacuation if the need arises. If you enter the country without travel insurance, the country gives you 30 days to work on getting the insurance, if you fail to do so; the authorities may not necessarily hold you for it but if anything happens to you, the authorities are not in position to legally help you; so it’s for your good that you get this insurance.
Tip 5: Rwanda’s transport system is well set up to facilitate your movements within the country and the country has a good bus network to get you different cities and towns of the country. You can also opt to have private transport by hiring a car from one of the car rentals or you can use a licensed taxi, these taxis are available at the airport – they can be identified from the white color, orange strip, and a roof sign or if you are using a tour operator the company will provide you with a car to get around. The road infrastructure is well constructed with labeled streets and several landmarks to help you get around to your desired location. If you opt to use a bus to get around the city make sure you purchase a bus ticket from the bus company counter for you to be able to use the bus services; however you should know for long distances buses are not the most comfortable. You should also know that private transport is a bit pricier than public transport.
Tip 6: The country’s border entry points: Rwanda has 3 border points that you can use to access the country if you are not using the airport, the commonest being the Rwanda- Uganda Border, but this border has been affected by political issues between the two countries and currently it’s operating under restrictions enforced by the authorities of either country. The Rwanda government closed the border earlier this year before it was reopened in August. While this border is open and operational it’s advisable to check with the different governments before you embark on a journey to use this border to enter Rwanda. Other alternative borders to Rwanda are Rwanda – Burundi and Rwanda –DRC borders; Burundi, as a nation is facing quite a number of political conflicts and the relations between Rwanda and Burundi, are strained; so the use of this border is not reliable. The Rwanda –DRC border though operational, has a huge security risk because of the DRC’s political instabilities and the Ebola outbreak in DRC; also the border can close at any time without prior communication, so you shouldn’t rely on it. That said the most reliable Rwanda border is Uganda – Rwanda and for as long as the two governments can agree on the different terms of operations, the border is the best entry point to Rwanda after the airport.
Tip 7: When visiting it’s important to keep these laws at the back of your mind, make sure you are not breaking any of them. Caution: these are some of the most important 10 Rwanda Travel Tips.
- Divisive talk about the Rwandan people and genocide earns is highly forbidden and talks like this or any activity like this earns you jail time, financial penalties and a ban from entering the country ever again.
- Drug possession- it’s illegal to use and have drugs in Rwanda and if caught you get jail time and hefty fines plus a ban from this beautiful country.
- Photography and Videography of military buildings and property is highly forbidden if caught in the act you go to jail.
- Drinking and driving, use of cell phones while driving; this earns you some days in jail and fines.
Though there are many laws to put into consideration these laws are the ones that are most broken by travelers, so keep them in check during your stay in Rwanda.
Tip 8: Rwanda is a liberal country so LGBTQ communities are able to live in the country however because of its African roots in some local communities LGBTQ persons are not fully accepted. The capital Kigali has a few LGBTQ spots that are cozy and friendly plus the Rwanda government is doing its best to protect these minority communities. Though for a traveler’s benefit we advise that if they are an LGBTQ traveler they remain discrete. This is one of the important 10 Rwanda Travel Tips.
Tip 9: Vaccination is yet another of the 10 Rwanda Travel Tips. All travelers to Rwanda must have a yellow fever vaccination; without a certificate of vaccination, you may not be granted entry in the country. In some instances, there are vaccination points at the point of entry but they cost an arm and a leg, so they it’s for your own sake that you’re vaccinated before you plan your trip to Rwanda.
Tip 10: Malaria is prevalent in Rwanda so as you plan to enter Rwanda, it would be wise for your own health to have preventive treatment for malaria or carry mosquito repellents or any form of protection against mosquito bites so that you don’t get malaria.
Overall, like any other country, there are rules and regulations that help the country’s communities to stay in harmony and peace as a traveler, it’s a good and wise thing for you to keep them. Therefore follow the above 10 Rwanda travel tips and have a happy stay in the country. | <urn:uuid:4700c556-0694-47da-8192-e442377b3290> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ugandarwandagorillatours.com/safaris-blog/10-rwanda-travel-tips.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.955234 | 1,921 | 1.546875 | 2 |
The research study describes the findings of an action research project conducted at a local primary school to overcome students' "cut and paste" mentality when using information sourced from the World Wide Web for writing project reports. This paper reviews the introduction of self-organised learning (S-O-L) developed by Thomas and Harri-Augstein (1985) as an enabling framework for knowledge management. Based on the dual notions of social constructivism and reflective conversational learning, S-O-L offers the action researcher tools such as the Personal Learning Contract and the Purpose-Strategy-Outcome-Review grid for project management. For the student, Learning Plans built upon learning events designed as small tasks related to real life contexts allow for critical thinking to be modelled. As a flexible, content-free technology, students scaffold their own learning and manage the information, which they encounter. As Knowledge Elicitation Systems (KES), these are learner-centred and systematic models of learning based on social constructivism that lead to the ease of knowledge management (Coombs, 1995). The use of S-O-L has been found to increase students' interest in learning and critical thinking dispositions, such as a willingness to self-correct and persist. It is recommended that the sound integration of LPs into the curriculum require teachers to play their roles as facilitators more competently. As such a review of current professional development practices is called for if teachers are to be competent in guiding critical thinking amongst students. | <urn:uuid:c3c7640c-42db-4c24-9570-80fb28ea2f72> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.aare.edu.au/publications/aare-conference-papers/show/3025/evaluating-critical-thinking-pedagogy-to-support-primary-school-project-work-using-an-action-research-approach | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.939382 | 309 | 2.78125 | 3 |
Lidia Stoyanova (1901–1988) was born in the town of Lovetch in the family of the professor in surgery Paraskev Stoyanov and the midwife Nina Leyn. Lidia Stoyanova was one of the pioneers of the education of mentally retarded children in the 1920es in Bulgaria and published a lot of articles about her experience in the 1930-es and aftermaths. She graduated Sofia Univeristy in 1923 in pedagogy and philosophy. In 1924, she specialised in Paris and Brussels. In Brussels she studied the methods of the Belgian educator Ovide Decroly and was trained to apply his global reading method. Later, she implemented Decroly’s method in her practice in Bulgaria based on children centres of interest and educative games. She specialized in Rome in 1930 by Maria Montessori’s where she got familiar with child-centred educational approach method based on the scientific observations of children. She implemented first the Montesorri method teaching to children with disabilities in Sofia where she had to overcome a lot of difficulties of this pioneer work. In 1937 she took part in the initiative a school for mentally retired children to be opened in Sofia. In 1949 she became a director of such a school and parallel to that she took part in research of children with disabilities. She had also a special interest in the training of children with different communication disorders and disabilities and offered the first course on stuttering treatment for adults who stutter in 1953 and began to offer training for logopaedists outside of the university system.
During the 1945–1968 period, Lidia Stoyanova became one of the first pedagogues involved in stuttering and aphasia treatment in Bulgaria. Her achievements and merit for organisation and enlargement of the logopaedic service for different age groups of clients with communication disorders are indisputable. Stoyanova was involved later as a speech-language pathologist.
Lidia Stoyanova left her memoirs ‘My path in the pedagogy towrd the children hearts’ which remained unpublished.
Sourse: Dobrinka Georgieva, Zhivko Zhekov, The History of Logopaedics in Bulgaria: Challenges from a Global European Union Perspective, Logoperia Silesiana, 8, 1/2019.
Milka Terziyska. LIDIA STOYANOVA AND THE METHOD OF MARIA MONTESORI IN BULGARIA, Bulgarian Journal of Education, 2, 2017. | <urn:uuid:843b6a78-6ad7-49d4-93f2-a3e320f4741e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://womeninscience.swu.bg/?p=2359 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.96299 | 520 | 2.4375 | 2 |
Why seperate pipes are used for storm water and for sewage?
During flood, the heavy water runoff is termed as storm water. Therefore it is clear that the flow of storm water is much heavier than the sewage water. Thus the pipe line of storm water should always be bigger and wider than to sewage disposal pipe to control the heavy flow of water during flood. Otherwise narrower pipes may break due to the pressure of storm water. That is why, seperate pipes are used for storm water and for sewage. | <urn:uuid:45b4345d-40e0-48b3-907b-81e5c452dab6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://aakashdigitalsrv1.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/why-seperate-pipes-are-used-for-storm-water-and-for-sewage/wastewater-story/7010020 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.958161 | 102 | 3.015625 | 3 |
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The mission of the American Tiny House Association is to promote tiny house as a viable, formally acceptable dwelling option for a wide variety of people. The goal is to support tiny house enthusiasts who are seeking creative and affordable housing as a part of a more sustainable and self-reliant lifestyle. https://americantinyhouseassociation.org/
The Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA) primarily focuses on the tiny home building and safety standards, as well as promoting best practices to benefit the industry, consumers and municipalities to support acceptance as permissible and permanent housing. https://tinyhomeindustryassociation.org/
Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons, documentary filmmakers, educators and advocates on an extraordinary "Journey with a Purpose" with their DIY home on wheels. As so-founders of Tiny House Expedition, they seek to inspire others to redefine home and rethink housing through thought-provoking storytelling, resource sharing, and educational events. They have the world's most traveled tiny house on wheels, www.tinyhouseexpedition.com
Join Ethan Waldman each week as he interviews tiny house luminaries and every day tiny house dwellers. Each week you'll hear about various topics in a podcast that's not only entertaining but educational. www.thetinyhouse.net
From the folks that bring you Tiny House Expedition, Living Tiny Legally explores the potential benefits tiny houses can bring to a community, the legal obstacles and how these are being overcome in a growing number of cities in model building codes. This educational documentary series provides an in-depth, inside look into how policy makers from all over the country, with grassroots supporters, are making legal tiny housing and legal tiny house communities, a reality.. www.tinyhouseexpedition.com
The SearchTinyHomeVillages website focuses on communities to solve the biggest hurdle facing the tiny house movement - Where to park it? It offers an extensive database coupled with a powerful search engine that allows people to find their ideal Tiny House community. www.searchtinyhousevillages.com
Jenna at Tiny House Giant Journey visits tiny homes and tiny home villages all across the United States.
Local North Texas tiny house community website with a goal of providing information and resources needed to transition and maintain a tiny lifestyle within the Dallas / Fort Worth Area.
Are you interested in building your own tiny house? Maybe you’re not sure if you want to, or maybe you want to buy a shell and finish it yourself? These resources will help you ask the right questions and learn more about the whole process.
Are you interested in living tiny, but want to know more about what the day-to-day experience is like? You can learn more about it through these books, videos, and TV shows.
Are you interested in learning more about the process of implementing codes that make living tiny legal? Check out the videos and book below for information on how other cities are addressing it, and how you can research the ordinances in your own city.
If you’re interested in guided learning, workshops provide a great learning experience! Research the contents of each workshop before signing up to make sure it will cover what you expect to learn. Some are hands-on, some are lecture-only.
Groups on the internet are a wealth of information. Check out the posts in the group, and use the search feature to find past conversations related to what you’d like to learn more about!
One of the best ways of learning what your preferences for tiny homes is to step inside a lot of them. The quickest opportunity to do so is to visit a tiny house festival. They feature many varieties of tiny homes on trailers, and also sometimes include RVs, buses, and other small dwellings.
If you need insurance to cover your tiny home, these businesses have covered them in the past. You’ll need to provide them information about your tiny house so they can determine if their insurance product is a good fit.
Are you looking for a builder to construct all or part of your tiny house? Here are a few builders and suppliers whose work is impressive! Please do your research, and get referrals from past customers before agreeing to any work!
· American Tiny House (Longview, TX)
· Decathlon Tiny Homes (Sachse, TX)
· Indigo River Tiny Homes (Garland, TX)
· Little Tiny Homes of Texas (Conroe, TX)
· Minimaliste Houses (Quebec, Canada)
· New Frontier Tiny Homes (Nashville, TN)
· Rewild Homes (Vancouver Island, Canada)
· Shelterwise (Portland, OR)
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Slightly different from the GP circuit, Club uses a short cut so that the corner isn't as sharp. The turn in point for Brooklands is towards the end of the kerb on the right hand side. Take a small amount of kerb on the left and then a lot more on the left in an effort to try and straighten the exit out. On the exit of Chapel, run right out to the kerb and then try to straighten the wheel as much as you can on the exit as the final section can be very slippery in the wet. There's not much to do for the next few seconds while you head down Hanger Straight, so check for faster cars in your mirrors. It then went on to host the first British F1 Championship round in 1950. The race at Silverstone in 1950 was the first in the newly created Formula One World Championship. Passengers are allowed. The exit is the kerb right out on the outside of the corner.
Lotus on Track is not the official track day company of Lotus Cars. Maggots is a fast entry from the left-hand side, using the kerbing to allow a fast turn to use the mid-apex point on the right. The International circuit makes use of the new Wing complex and pit garages, with two long straights broken up by two fast corners and a pair of tight complexes to break up the lap.
From 1955 to 1986 the British GP rotated between Silverstone, Aintree & Brands Hatch, but has been held solely at Silverstone since 1987 and following the failure of Donington Park to secure the funding Silverstone has secured the rights until 2026. Carry this speed through to Becketts, trying to keep the left-hand side for the controlled right-hand turn, for a fast exit through Chapel and onto the Hanger Straight. After securing F1 for another eight years Silverstone will continue to be many of the drivers favorite circuit for many years.
In 1950 the circuit was re-configured to use the perimeter road, and remained largely unchanged for ~40yrs, when average speeds for a GP car exceeding 160mph became unacceptable. The turn in point is the tarmac access road on the left and from the point it's a very gradual turn through the very fast Stowe corner.
It’s a circuit that has been driven and tamed by many famous names in racing, in single seaters, tin tops and some rather specialised cars and bikes over the years. Let the car run all the way out to the exit; it is unlikely you will have time to get all the back to the left so about one third out is fine. It’s a circuit that has been driven and tamed by many famous names in racing, in single seaters, tin tops and some rather specialised cars and bikes over the years. Starting a flying lap, in the shadow of the Wing on the International Pits Straight is turn 1, Abbey, which in many cars will be a slight lift with a committed and almost blind turn. Drive in a straight line towards this marker using the gantry and the countdown boards to judge your braking. Turn in at the service road - the apex is very apparent. A major re-design was completed for the British GP in 1991, which Nigel Mansell won, famously giving Ayrton Senna a lift back the pits on the back of his Williams. Through Farm Curve try and stay with the kerb for as long as possible and if the car’s speed and balance will allow, use a little of the left-hand kerbing to hold a tighter line.
Maintaining speed with patience on the throttle through the Maggots, Becketts complex is key. A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Includes a corner-by-corner analysis together with dates and start times for all the sessions, together with details of previous winners of the race and current lap record. After the bridge bring the car back to the left and gauge your braking from the white line that crosses the circuit.
For Brooklands, the balance under-braking is vital to enable the car to carry as much speed into a late apex. With 18 turns on track, there is plenty of scope to improve speed on the straights with good balance and speed through the corners, improving times by huge amounts in the process. The first races used the original runways, with long straights separated by tight hairpins, and hay bales to demarcate the track. Silverstone is roughly equidistant from Milton Keynes, Northampton and Oxford, with half the circuit in Northamptonshire, half in Buckinghamshire. With a long straight to follow and the fast Abbey turn, the exit from the second part of Club is vital as there is no significant deceleration until Village Corner almost a mile later. Silverstone International LENGTH: 1.85 miles. The home of British Racing and with 18 bends, the annual 300,000 fans that flock to watch the F1 must know something. The race at Silverstone in 1950 was the first in the newly created Formula One World Championship. Station d'Essence La Plus Proche:Fuel is available on site but be careful not to fill up your car with the RACING fuel as this is quite expensive and not suitable for most cars. The next corner is a true favourite among drivers: the ultra fast Bridge. Time along the Wellington Straight is made good by the entrance and exit through The Loop. Silverstone circuit is built on the site of a World War II bomber base, RAF Silverstone, which opened in 1943. Overtaking opportunities are a dime a dozen on this layout. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. It is best known as the home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted in 1948. Carry this speed into Luffield using the first part of the kerb on the right. From here there is plenty of room on the exit to let the car run all the way out to the kerb. The run down to Abbey is very fast and you can use the road that comes from the international circuit as a brake reference. NN12 8TN, Circuit Length (Miles):GP: 3.66International: 1.851National: 1.64Stowe:1.08.
Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Allow the car to run wide through the middle section of the turn. From the turn in look to the inside where there are more of the floppy markers. It is clearly signposted off the A43, about 10 miles NW of Milton Keynes, accessible from the M1 (J15a) or M40 (J10). Entering the National Pits Straight, the speed through Woodcote will push the car to the left-hand side of the straight in preparation for a blind and very fast turn into Copse.
This is the slowest corner of the lap, (remember that a current F1 car only turns in at 55 MPH) so it's extremely unlikely you can match this. The speed that you can carry through Brooklands will force you wide and to the right-hand kerb at the start of Luffield. The apex is at the second floppy marker and you can let the car run all the way out to the exit kerb as there is plenty of tarmac run off on. Look for the end of the kerb on the inside for your apex and from there let the car run all the way out to the exit using some kerb if needed. From the apex, which you need to prolong, you feel like you're waiting forever to get back on the power but be patient. Turn back to the right taking a small amount of kerb on the right as this will help keep the car straighter for Beckets. You should apply power all the way through, moving out from the apex all the way through the corner.
(update coming soon:) Heading over the start finish line and into Copse there are a choice of reference points to pick for a braking point, but the turn in point is at the arrow board on the left hand side of the circuit. The run downhill to Vale requires a firm but late braking in order to balance the car into a late turn in to clip a late apex, so the car remains balanced and ready for a mid-track right turn into the first part of Club Corner. An iconic circuit that hosts all classes of racing from F1, through Classics to Motorcycle GP, it’s a hugely fast but nevertheless technical circuit.
Try not to use the kerb on the left hand side. New Silverstone Track Guide Silverstone Circuit is probably one of the most famous racing circuit in the UK being the host of the British F1 Grand Prix. The Hanger Straight at 770 metres long is fast and the setup for a fast entry turn to the slightly uphill Stowe Corner.
On the entry to Maggots turn in before braking so you can brake in a straight line. From here it is important to let the car run right out to the left as this will stop you loading the car more than is necessary. With the car rotated at the apex, accelerate hard through The Loop using all of the kerb to the right of the exit and stay wide to allow a fast entry and exit through Aintree, bringing you onto the Wellington Straight. So, if there is room and you run wide, stay there – the pit wall does not move for anyone.
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On this September morning, Artur sits in a small apartment on the east side of the Vistula River in Warsaw and shares his story of a falling-out with a member of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family and his subsequent arrest, life sentence, and months in prison before Polish authorities secured his release. Now free, what he wants most of all is for the world to know about his friend, Ahmed Mansoor, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) highest-profile dissident, who hasn’t been heard from since his enforced disappearance in March 2017. Artur’s account of his time with Ahmed is the first detailed report of the circumstances of the rights defender since he was detained.
Ahmed Mansoor’s Twitter account has a following of over 16,000 people. Before his arrest, he often used it to criticize the UAE’s prosecution of activists for speech-related offenses and to draw attention to human rights violations across the region.
Prior to his arrest, Ahmed was the last activist standing in the UAE, and the last glimmer of light in a country that has become a black hole for human rights activism. The UAE authorities have no tolerance for critics, and a raft of repressive laws designed to quash dissent ensures that little criticism gets out. For years, Ahmed refused to be cowed, and eventually the UAE authorities moved in on him. Ahmed suffered the same consequences as the Emirati men and women he long fought for: a late-night visit from the state security apparatus in blacked out 4x4s, and whisked off in shackles to prison.
Artur claims a falling-out with a member of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family was the real reason behind his arrest on drugs charges in April 2018. Five months in pretrial detention in Dubai central jail was followed by a life sentence without parole, of which he served those eight months before the Polish authorities secured his release in May.
Though he is now free, Artur bears the scars of his traumatic experience. He is now seeing a specialist to deal with the post-traumatic stress disorder he attributes to the brutality he saw in prison and for the rape by prison guards he says he experienced. Now back in Poland and trying to rebuild his life, he paints a picture of Ahmed’s life that is grim but tinged with hope.
In April, Human Rights Watch again called on the UAE authorities to release Ahmed, who has been a vocal proponent of political reform and a vociferous critic of the UAE’s grim record on free speech and other basic rights. The statement, and many others like it, were spurred by news that Ahmed had gone on hunger strike to protest his mistreatment in detention. The source was Artur.
News headlines about Ahmed Mansoor’s detention in the UAE since 2018.
“I never saw any physical violence against Ahmed,” Artur says. “But you sit in the four square-meter cell, you have no rights to go to [the] library. They know that you are [an] intellectual person. You have no rights to write. You have no right even to have the lights [on] in your cell. So you don’t have to have physical violence. This is terrible, and disaster, mental torture. We had to suffer.” Artur managed to keep a notebook of his time in prison and on page 150 is a sketch of his cell: a dank, insect-infested hole, four meters square, with a hole in the ground for a toilet.
Ahmed somehow managed to survive these conditions without breaking until December 2018. By that point, it had been nearly 2 years since his arrest, and 7 months after a court sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment for insulting the “status and prestige of the UAE and its symbols,” including its leaders. He’d survived a great deal before that too – a seven-month spell in jail in 2011 for calling for political reform, public death threats, two physical assaults, the suspicious theft of his car, and the mysterious disappearance of thousands of US dollars’ worth of life savings from his bank account. Through it all, he persisted.
But in December 2018, when the Federal Supreme Court upheld his 10-year sentence, the news shook him. “I remember the day when he lost the appeal,” says Artur. “He came [back] to the isolation ward and he start[ed] to shout.” Shortly after, Ahmed decided to go on hunger strike. Artur, who unlike Ahmed was allowed to leave the isolation ward to go to the canteen, caught glimpses of Ahmed’s physical deterioration as he passed by the tiny window to Ahmed’s cell. “He lost immediately a lot of weight. Changed color of the face.”
Four weeks into the hunger strike, Artur says, Ahmed looked at death’s door. By this point, Ahmed had been moved to Cell 1 and direct communication between the two was no longer easy. But via the other English-speaking prisoners, Artur managed to get a hold of two phone numbers from Ahmed. “Ahmed always was saying [to] me stories about you guys. About his friends in human rights activism all around the world. And he always knew that no matter what would happen, you guys [are] going to stay next to him.” Artur, who was in the process of appealing his life sentence, dialed the numbers. Only one of the numbers still worked, and it belonged to Kristina Stockwood, a friend of Ahmed’s from the Gulf Center for Human Rights. Fortunately, Kristina picked up. In the days that followed, news of Ahmed’s month-long hunger strike ricocheted around the world.
In the years before his arrest, Ahmed was utterly isolated in the UAE. Many of the international and regional human rights groups he looked to for support are effectively banned from entering the country. The UAE spent an estimated million dollars devising spyware to hack his iPhone – spyware so sophisticated that Apple had to release a security update to all iPhone users in August 2016. In Skype calls to Human Rights Watch researchers that the UAE authorities undoubtedly listened to, Ahmed casually acknowledged the impossibility of his situation but refused to back down. “If they come for me, they come for me.” It’s chilling to realize he must have burned these two phone numbers so deeply into his memory that no amount of psychological torture could remove them.
When news of Ahmed’s hunger strike went public, things got slightly better for Ahmed, recalls Artur. He was able to leave his cell to go to the canteen, call his mother, and go outside. “I remember he was crying like a baby.”
Artur’s account of his interactions with Ahmed can’t be independently verified. After a group of United Nations human rights experts issued a statement in May 2019 saying they were “gravely concerned over imprisoned activist Ahmed Mansoor’s physical well-being,” the UAE issued a statement saying the claims were “false and unsubstantiated” and aimed at “distorting and falsifying facts.”
The only sure way of knowing Mansoor’s condition would be for the UAE to allow UN experts into Al Sadr prison – which is highly unlikely.
Before the interview ends, Artur relays one more remarkable snippet of information about Ahmed’s case: prison authorities told Ahmed that they had no control over his conditions and that all instructions came direct from the Presidential Palace. Ahmed has picked one hell of a fight.
The story of how the lives of the Polish businessman and the Emirati engineer, poet, and rights activist Ahmed Mansoor became intertwined is a tragedy for both men. One man free but shattered, another in limbo, disappeared, locked up in a dank, squalid cell and deprived of his freedom because he had the courage to fight for the freedoms of others. Yet there is hope. Even in an isolation ward in one of the most repressive countries imaginable, Ahmed managed to make a human connection and get his message out. He’s still here, and he’s still fighting. | <urn:uuid:4c48f9d7-dc6f-49df-a06b-9d088aeedf0a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/01/08/artur-and-ahmed-prison-mates-uae-hell?utm_source=miragenews&utm_medium=miragenews&utm_campaign=news | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.979391 | 1,714 | 1.71875 | 2 |
If you spend a lot of time online, odds are you’ve come across ads about buying or selling electronics. If you’re like most people, you probably skipped right over them without a second thought. The thing is, these ads represent a fast, easy way for you to make some money with no strings attached, even if you have absolutely no experience buying or selling anything on the internet.
Electronics companies make money off of enticing people to want the next big thing. There’s nothing wrong with that, but some electronics can end up being obsolete less than a year after they’re released! This means that, if you’re like the average internet user, you probably have a bunch of mobile devices, like cell phones, that are just sitting around your house. You might even have an old laptop or two. If that’s true, have you considered selling electronics? It’s the single best way to make some fast money, clean up your home a little, and help out someone who needs a new device.
Selling electronics might sound complicated if you haven’t done it before. If you’re thinking of opening an online shop, things like buying stock, setting up a web presence, and marketing your business can certainly become hard work. Fortunately, if you’re just looking to get rid of some old or broken electronic devices, you don’t need to go to those lengths. You can unload your unwanted junk through a used electronics dealer, and have a much easier, more profitable experience than you would selling electronics yourself.
To sell used electronics yourself, you’d have to:
– Get a stockpile of used electronics.
– Be able to fix them up, delete their data, and refurbish them to “like new” condition.
– Pay for web space for your website.
– Set up your website.
– Advertise your website.
– Wait for interested customers to find you.
– Pay for packaging and shipping to send your used electronics to your customers.
– Deal with customer complaints, lost packages, scams, and disputes.
When you sell used electronics through a used electronics dealer, you have to:
– Visit their website.
– Enter your device’s brand, model, and condition for a price quote.
– Request a free shipping container. electronic stores rt nagar
– Mail your device in.
– Collect your money.
Even an absolute beginner can see that selling electronics through a used electronics site is the fastest, simplest way to get money for your old devices. There really are only a few steps to it. You visit the website of a used electronics company for a free, no obligation, thirty second price quote. If you like it, you can ask for a pre-paid mailer. When you get that, you mail your device in. When it’s received, you’ll be contacted to finalize everything and start the payment process. A few days later, you’ll have your money. It beats selling electronics yourself hands down.
Not only is selling electronics an easy way to make some money, it’s the most responsible thing you can do with your old devices. Throwing them away lets them pollute a landfill for years and years. Your old electronics can also be stolen out of your trash, by someone who now potentially has access to all of the personal information that was stored on your device. Even recycling isn’t a great idea if an item can be salvaged. Recycling your device creates pollution, and takes up a lot of energy. Sell your old electronics instead, and you’ll reduce pollution and save energy while you make money. | <urn:uuid:b42de356-2ab3-48e2-b3af-3f5e4adf1ca8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ufabet1888.online/electronic-check-conversion/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.935711 | 773 | 1.507813 | 2 |
It’s no secret that Germany is big on its beer and bratwurst, so few would automatically regard it as a major wine-producing country. But Germany’s wine industry is surprisingly vast and varied, and we’re not just talking about Riesling.
1. Germany has a long winemaking history
Germany has been making wine for almost two thousand years. In the Sachsen region – one of the more recent regions to receive official wine-producing status – records of winemaking go back to 1161. Historians say that Romans were cultivating vines in the Mosel as far back as 330 AD, while Saale-Unstrut, Europe’s northernmost wine-growing region, has been producing wine since 998 AD.
2. Germany is a top 10 wine-producing country
The latest figures from Statista place Germany ninth in the top 10 wine-producing countries of the world – just shy of South Africa and ahead of China. With an annual production of around nine million hectolitres it might trail behind wine powerhouses such as Italy and France, but it’s ahead of more commonly-cited winemaking countries such as Portugal, New Zealand and Hungary.
3. Germany doesn’t only produce Riesling
Riesling is to Germany as Malbec is to Argentina, but the country has a much wider grape variety than you might think. The Muller-Thurgau, the second most commonly planted grape in Germany, is a cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royale. This type of grape is used to make wine with a light, aromatic and floral taste. The third most planted grape is the Spätburgunder, also known as the Pinot Noir. This type of grape produces wine that emphasises purity and precision of the fruity flavour through the use of oak barrels. Then you’ve got your Gewurtztraminers, Schwartzrieslings, Weissburgunders and more, including more well-known grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc.
4. And its Rieslings aren’t always sweet
Riesling might be synonymous with sweetness, but in Germany Riesling comes in pretty much whatever form you want. For a very dry Riesling look for ‘trocken’ on the label – this signifies a dryer wine with fewer than nine grams of residual sugar per litre. ‘Halbtrocken’, meanwhile, is considered semi-dry and has no more than 18 grams of sugar per litre. Many labels will bear the words ‘kabinett’, ‘spätlese’, ‘auslese’, ‘beerenauslese’, ‘trockenbeerenauslese’, or ‘eiswein’ on the label. This denotes the ripeness of the grapes when picked, with kabinett being the least ripe, followed by spätlese and so on. The longer the grapes stay on the vine, the more sugar they will develop.
5. Germany is the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Noir
While Riesling will almost certainly spring to mind when you consider German wine, the grape – and indeed the country’s white wines overall – are really only part of the picture. After France and the US, Germany is the world’s third-biggest producer of Pinot Noir, known as Spätburgunder. In fact, it accounts for more than 60% of the grape plantings in the rocky hillsides of the Ahr region, known as Germany’s ‘red wine paradise’. If you prefer your reds on the lighter side try Trollinger, which boasts slightly smoky strawberry flavours, while velvety Dornfelder from the Pfalz or the Rheinhessen is a good choice if you’re looking for a red with a bit more weight to it.
6. Germany’s wine have great ageing potential
Many German winemakers have a deep affinity for oak barrels, which means their vintages – even their whites – will maintain depth and quality long into the future. Quality Riesling in particular has the ability to age well. Over time, the fruit recedes and yields to aromas and flavours of beeswax, butter, smoke, pine, honey, butterscotch, mushroom, and citrus preserve. Any residual sweetness also bonds with the acidity resulting in a more cohesive textural component and drier expression of the wine. In 2008, the first Riesling Fellowship saw Rieslings dating back to 1900 tasted by a panel of experts, all to great acclaim.
7. Germany’s vineyards are steep
Many of Germany’s vineyards are worked completely by hand, and not because of tradition, but because they’re terraced into hills so steep that machinery can’t reach them. The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region, for example, is famous for having the steepest vineyard in the world, with a 60% gradient and a height of 951 feet.
8. Germany has a ‘Wine Queen’
Every year the German Wine Institute chooses a German Wine Queen from one of the country’s 13 wine-producing regions. The queen – chosen by a 70-member jury of industry professionals and press – must show a strong dedication to German wine, and will spend her year-long reign communicating the world of German wine to the global public. The current and 72nd German Wine Queen is 22-year-old Eva Lanzerath, from the Ahr region. | <urn:uuid:5fb2f643-db0b-4ca9-9285-8409617ef518> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wineinvestment.com/learn/magazine/2021/02/eight-things-you-need-to-know-about-german-wine/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.937192 | 1,193 | 2.640625 | 3 |
Is there a name of a group of languages that try to remove instead of adding things? Examples:
- Newspeak: reduces words (e.g. bad will be ungood (prefix "un" meaning not), eliminate expression that are not "good" (more here
- the Sij: according to author it has 10 word (or at least morpheme).
So in other words makes a language that (one or more):
- is less complex
- has less word
- has less tenses
- just "less" of something
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By Choekyi Lhamo
DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 2: The Dharamshala-based Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy on Thursday launched a website that unpacks Chinese Communist Party’s jargon, including slogans, vague terms, official innuendos used in the public domain to create clarity on a global platform. ‘Decoding CCP’ online guide informs think-tanks, analysts, human rights defenders, campaigners, and investment advisers among others to debunk Chinese vocabulary and make conclusions that help contextualize China.
TCHRD Director Tsering Tsomo in the press release said that there is an immediate need globally to decode what the Chinese model says it has to offer. “As China codifies its agenda for a new order, with distinct Chinese characteristics, and as propaganda slogans are issued with greater frequency, we need reliable guidance that unpacks and decodes the proliferating building blocks of discourse power. This matters globally,” she further argued.
The rights group stressed that this platform is not propagandist, but an immersive channel through which meanings and connotations of critically important phrases are made available for the public. “Where Google Translate fails, Decoding CCP comes in,” claims TCHRD on their website, highlighting that multiple interpretations to large audiences could come in handy when contextualizing the Asian superpower. After over a year of deliberation, the Tibetan researchers have created this space for their intelligent users to “make up their own conclusions” after apprising themselves of the available information.
One of the principal researchers of ‘Decoding CCP’, Tsering Dorje, said in the press statement that it is a key that unlocks inner meanings, to help anyone to gauge where all of us are headed, “China takes itself so seriously, which is a bit comical. There is a deep history implanted in China’s claim to be the exemplary civilization everyone must bow to. Tibetans know the backstory well, and navigate their stateless place in the world, through unpacking those slogans.” As China’s power grows internationally, the country’s attempt to insert national vocabulary as a framework for other governments and institutions also grows.
The handbook examines concepts that seem familiar, and contains hundreds of entries which are included in hyperlinked entries and tags attached to the searches. The trilingual search engine will go beyond the simple translation from Chinese to English that most use, as it will offer deeper insight into what is happening inside China, often in remote, minority nationality areas. “Neither Tibetans nor the wider world dismiss China’s propaganda as nonsense. It requires careful consideration, not kneejerk opposition. So Decoding CCP takes care not to propose counter-propaganda to China’s official propaganda,” the website distinguishes carefully.
TCHRD said that it will carefully contextualize Chinese government vocabulary, “Decoding CCP entries avoid lecturing and instead unmask declamations riddled with unconscious biases and assumptions.” The deliberate ‘distillation’ would help coming to terms with the changing world where China continues to dominate its discourse. The live website will update its definitions as and when the group detects sudden shift of policy and slogans, and as newer meanings emerge out of China. | <urn:uuid:c6edb418-520a-4a83-9574-2dcd0b429620> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.phayul.com/2021/12/02/46481/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.92772 | 679 | 2 | 2 |
|This course may be repeated for credit.|
|Course Cluster: African Studies|
West African dance is a gateway to the cultures and ways of life of its people. It is the medium on which the very existence of the people is reinforced and celebrated. In this introductory course students will learn the fundamental principles and aesthetics of West African dance through learning to embody basic movement vocabulary and selected traditional dances from Ghana. The physical embodiment of these cultures will be complemented with videos, lectures, readings, and discussions to give students an in-depth perspective on the people and cultures of Ghana. Students will also learn dances from other West Africa countries periodically.
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Regular registration. If class is full please submit an enrollment request. Do not contact instructor. Students will perform in the West African Drumming and Dance Concert at the end of the semester.
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Thanks to daily stressful lives, sun-damage, lack of proper nutrition and indulging excessively in processed and fast food, our skin, the largest organ in our body, is slowly giving up.
Women in their late 20s and early 30s are already beginning to show signs of ageing. Here are some simple steps you can take to prevent it…
– Eat the correct foods Cells in your body and skin regenerate daily — however, without healthy food that is not possible. Eat fresh and non-processed food to encourage your skin to renew itself. Similarly, you skin also needs water to replenish itself. Drinking at least three to four litres of water daily will keep your skin hydrated, supple, clear and youthful because toxins are flushed out and cells are internally hydrated.
– Follow a moisturising regime Instead of carelessly applying products on your face, work them into your skin with light upwards strokes. This TLC and massage of your skin keeps it rejuvenated. Avoid tugging or stretching your skin to prevent premature lines.
– Have herbal tea Green teas and herbal teas have a significant level of antioxidants that can hold back ageing. Switch coffee with tea because diuretics (caffeinated drinks) could cause internal dehydration and make your skin dry and mature.
– Exercise Daily Any kind of exercise will help your skin stay youthful. Aerobic activities increase circulation in your body and help deliver all nutrients to the right places.
– Stay stress free Stress produces free radicals that can damage cells and so there is a risk of premature ageing. Meditation, yoga, gardening, walking, playing with your pets, etc can help you stay stress and wrinkle free.
Foods that keep your skin young and healthy
Vitamin C Powerful antioxidants like these are essential to produce collagen that is responsible for our skin’s youthful elasticity — it encourages skin strength and produces elastin in cell walls.
Include in your diet: Amla, oranges, lemons, kiwi, capsicum, yellow and red bell pepper.
Beta Carotene This antioxidant prevents your skin from ageing quickly by promoting regeneration of cells. Include in your diet: Apricots, carrots and squash. This important skin vitamin is also a fat soluble and potent antioxidant that slows down the ageing of cells and takes care of tissues.
Include in your diet: Sunflower seeds, almonds, wheatgerm oil, vegetable oils.
Zinc For cell growth and repair, we need to consume zinc.
Include in your diet: Seafood, whole grains and onions
Essential fats Fatty acids are essential if you want to maintain proper skin and tissue repair and functioning.
Include in your diet: Omega 3 fats are present in flaxseeds, walnuts, salmon and sardines.
Selenium The antioxidant properties of selenium helps stop free radicals from damaging the cell membranes and prevents ageing.
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23 Jul How To Manage Time Better
Do you ever ask yourself how you can better manage your time?
If managing people is making choices about how to maximize their potential, than you can easily say that managing time is making choices about how to maximize its potential as well.
One of the most useful tools I have found to most effectively manage time is Pareto’s Principle. Pareto was an Italian Economist who in 1906 observed that 80% of Italy’s land was owned by 20% of the population. From this comes The Pareto Principle, more commonly known as the 80/20 rule. Simply put, 20% inputs yield 80% output
How does this help you manage your time?
Let’s look at 3 relevant examples:
- 80% of results are accomplished in 20% of the time – if it takes 1 hour of work on a project to yield 80% of the result, then it will take 5 hours to yield 100% of the result. Your job, when managing your time, is to evaluate when 80% is good enough. We’ve all been conditioned to think that we have to give 100% all the time. But rethinking this helps us be more productive. Not all work is 100% worthy. When I answer emails I go for 80% – maybe they aren’t perfect, but if I invested the time to make them perfect I would have little time for the work that supports my goals. I typically spend 2 hours a day on email – if I made them 100% perfect I’d be spending 10 – not worth it! Financials, proposals, writing – yes these are worth improving the output; email, not so much.
- 80% of what you use comes from 20% of what you have – I bet you wear 20% of your shoes 80% of the time. I bet you use 20% of your pens, and papers, and notebooks 80% of the time. I bet you reference 20% of your files 80% of the time. If you can move the 80% of the things you rarely use into “non-prime real estate” you will be able to access your most important things much more easily, find them when you need them and waste less time looking for your important things.
- 80% of the results you want comes from 20% of the work you do – when evaluating how to spend your time consider which tasks on your to-do lists will help you to best reach your goals. If you cut out the tasks that are off strategy, you’ll be working smarter. When reviewing your to do list ask yourself – is this on strategy. Imagine how much more productive you’ll be when you focus on the 20% that gives you 80% of the results.
Using the 80/20 rule does in fact help you become more effective and efficient. Your choices, decisions and efforts will be focused on things that matter and you’ll be streamlined and productive. | <urn:uuid:cb7b80e2-09e7-4e54-858a-31b1191c14f4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ellenfaye.com/blog/how-to-manage-time-better/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.961208 | 618 | 1.78125 | 2 |
Under the Eisenhower Doctrine
, a Middle Eastern country could request American economic assistance or aid from U.S.
While scholars have dug up American and British archives to challenge these assumptions and demonstrate that the Eisenhower Doctrine
had the implicit objective of containing revolutionary Arab nationalists rather than Soviet supported entities, Chehab's analyses and perceptions primarily fed into the Cold War lens.
It was based on what is popularly known as the Eisenhower Doctrine
, which reaffirms American readiness to defend the security and stability of Gulf countries.
This left him with little choice but to declare the Eisenhower Doctrine
, which embraced American responsibility to prop up pro- Western rulers (Hahn 2006, 39).
Eisenhower proposed assistance to countries to help them resist Communist aggression in what became known as the Eisenhower Doctrine
There are six chapters: Syria in its environment; coups and covert action, 1949; the Shishakli era, 1949-54; Syria between Nasser and the West, 1954-56; battling the Eisenhower Doctrine
, 1957-58; the United Arab Republic, 1958-61.
war diplomacy: After Truman sent troops to Korea following the North's invasion of the South, his successor pronounced the Dwight Eisenhower Doctrine
of lending military assistance to those nations who fear communist insurgency or threat and who request help.
Just a few months later, in January 1957, Eisenhower made a speech that launched what would become known as the Eisenhower Doctrine
, pledging the United States to secure the region, and its interests, against communist aggression.
Chamoun chose close alignment with the West led by the US and was the only Arab Head of State to come out in open support of the Eisenhower Doctrine
in 1957 (this would be the subject of a separate forthcoming article in this series).
Five of the book's chapters are preoccupied directly or indirectly with Nasser including discussion of the 1956 Suez War, the Eisenhower Doctrine
which addressed Nasser's erosion of traditional Arab monarchies, and the 1967 Six-Day War that so discredited pan-Arabism and Nasser that ideological room was made for Islamist radicalism.
The "Eisenhower Doctrine
", as the proposal was later known, laid the foundation for perceiving the Middle East as the battlefield for the Cold War.
Eisenhower was in office during this historical juncture and many people may recall the Eisenhower Doctrine
, delivered as a message to Congress on Jan. | <urn:uuid:73aaedf0-3175-421a-bafc-2b06f2f7630d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Eisenhower+Doctrine | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.951795 | 492 | 3.453125 | 3 |
SpliSense Israeli Startup Offers Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
The company just raised $28.5 million.
Israeli medtech startup SpilSense develops transformative mRNA-altering therapies for cystic fibrosis (CF) and other genetic pulmonary diseases. The company just raised $28.5 million in a Series B funding round. Orbimed, Israel Biotech Fund, Biotel Limited, Integra Holdings and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation participated in the round.
Israel is not just about high tech firms in the fields of cybersecurity or e commerce. Startup Nation boasts a wealth of successful companies in the field of medical technologies. Like EyeYon Medical which is a medtech startup which develops and markets medical ophthalmic devices. It says that its devices offer relief to the unmet clinical needs of millions of patients. And Ibex Medical Analytics uses artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer diagnosis. Israeli MedTech startup Lumen has a new device that people can use to check their own metabolism. And there is also all of the medical research to find cures for a variety of diseases.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation explains that Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. In people with CF, mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene cause the CFTR protein to become dysfunctional. When the protein is not working correctly, it’s unable to help move chloride — a component of salt — to the cell surface. Without the chloride to attract water to the cell surface, the mucus in various organs becomes thick and sticky.
In the lungs, the mucus clogs the airways and traps germs, like bacteria, leading to infections, inflammation, respiratory failure, and other complications. For this reason, minimizing contact with germs is a top concern for people with CF.
SpliSense utilizes short, precisely targeted proprietary RNA stretches called ASOs to correct various mutations in the CFTR mRNA. In particular, the ASO binds to the mutated CFTR RNA in the desired spot, leading to the elimination of the mutated region from the mRNA and allowing the cell to produce functional CFTR proteins. The ASOs are administered directly and preferentially to the lungs via inhalation where it is taken up by the lung cells and drive the production of corrected CFTR mRNA and eventually functional CFTR proteins. SpliSense utilizes proprietary algorithms to support the design of optimized ASOs, thereby maximizing efficiency and reducing the potential for undesired effects.
SpliSense’ technology is based on the research of Prof. Batsheva Kerem, PhD, a renowned geneticist from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who was part of the research team that identified and cloned the CFTR gene. The technology was licensed from Yissum, the technology transfer office of Hebrew University.
“This successful funding round is a vote of confidence of in our platform technology and early-stage therapeutic pipeline,” said Gili Hart, PhD, Executive Officer, SpliSense. “CF is a debilitating disease, leading to frequent lung infections, breathing difficulties and reduced life expectancy. Currently available treatments focus on treating the symptoms of the disease, such as channel function and protein modulators, antibiotics to treat lung infections, or mucus thinning drugs. However, they do not treat the root cause of the disease. Our technology addresses the underlying genetic cause, thereby offering, for the first time, hope of restoring adequate lung function to CF patients. We look forward to using this funding and the support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to advance our pipeline for the benefit of CF patients.”
Dr. Nissim Darvish, MD, Chairman of the Board, SpliSense, “SpliSense couples Prof. Kerem’s pioneering research on the genetic underpinnings of CF together with a strong track record in developing ASO therapies and inhaled treatments. We have great faith in SpliSense’s transformative technology for the genetic treatment of CF and await with interest the advancement of its pipeline into the clinic, as well as its expansion to additional indications.” | <urn:uuid:8e0f6181-9a5a-435e-afd7-35288720ea64> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://jewishreview.co.il/splisense-israeli-startup-offers-cystic-fibrosis-treatment-13683/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.925439 | 870 | 1.976563 | 2 |
Violet is a new exhibition by photographer and Trebah gardener James Meredew
Saturday 16 July - Wednesday 31 August
Having worked at Trebah for over 10 years, James is now showing several bodies of work created within the garden.
Exhibiting for the first time is the ‘Trebah Garden at Night’ images; a series of photographs made at night using a flash gun throughout 2019.
Using both photography and film, the show will also play videos James has made using camera traps at night to document the wildlife that inhabit the garden. As well as this, is a series of portraits of the gardeners and volunteers that have contributed to Trebah over the years.
“I feel very grateful to be a gardener at Trebah and even more so to be constantly inspired to take photographs of the natural world, learn about the garden, its environment and history.”
Having studied photography at University, James now runs a publishing project called Ancient Magic Editions specialising in photography books and prints.
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Meet Lukas the Turtle (pictured below). Lukas is a loggerhead sea turtle who’s about 50 years old and lives in the Mediterranean Sea. The photo below shows Lukas suffering from a traumatic blunt force to his carapace. The force trapped air under his shell, forcing him to stay afloat and leaving him unable to dive down for food or to cool his body temperature. Injuries like these, caused by boats and fisherman, leave turtles to starve and dehydrate. So why am I sharing the story of Lukas with you all? Well, Lukas is what inspired me to pursue my degree in Environmental Science and Policy from the Nicholas School.
The story begins with my application to the DukeEngage program in Dalyan, Turkey. DukeEngage was established by Melinda Gates to provide undergraduate students with service-based summer projects, with themes focusing on issues abroad and in the United States. As a freshman, I was very undecided on what I wanted to study, but had grown up by the ocean and was always fascinated by sea life. I saw a program advertising a summer working on the Mediterranean at a sea turtle rehabilitation center and thought I’d give it a try. Little did I know how much this summer would affect the trajectory of my life.
The pictures above showcase just a few of my daily tasks at the center. The first picture was preparing temperature recorders that would be placed in nests to study the effect of nest temperature on sex determination. The second is a morning patrol in which Taylor Johnson (Duke ’16), Çisem Sezgin (a graduate student at Pamukkale) and I caged the nest of a turtle to prevent predators from disturbing the nest.
So where does Lukas come into play with all of this? Lukas the Turtle was found with two fishing hooks stuck in his upper-right flipper, leaving him stranded in a dirty harbor. The center got the call at around 11:30 p.m., and as the only intern awake, I was selected to assist in the rescue. We drove to the marina, which was about 45 minutes away, and saw the turtle aimlessly trying to free himself from the fishing line of which he was ensnared. Initially thinking I was just going to tape the rescue, I found myself in the water of the marina, attempting to bring Lukas back to the dock where the rest of the team would be there to hoist him up to safety. In a blur of adrenaline and pure luck, I managed to get both arms around his shell and swim him over to the dock. Within minutes both of us were out of the water and on the way back to the center. The next morning I awoke to find that the head staff at the center had a tradition of naming the turtle after its rescuer and that rescuer was me. After about a year in the care of the center, Lukas was finally released back into the sea.
The summer of 2015 left me feeling inspired to continue the work of con in the U.S. From this experience, I learned about conducting field work and the workings of a nonprofit organization. It also ignited a passion for fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. Every time I have some hard exam or 10-page paper to write, I think about Lukas the Turtle, who is now swimming freely throughout the Mediterranean because of a Duke undergrad from Little River, South Carolina. | <urn:uuid:00a926e6-1855-48b2-8e9e-4fce0029e779> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blogs.nicholas.duke.edu/discovery-durham-to-denmark/how-a-turtle-inspired-me-to-get-into-environmentalism/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.979748 | 701 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:29 PM IST
Google Maps on Wednesday introduced its new street view service in ten cities of India including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Nashik, Vadodara, Ahmednagar, and Amritsar.
Meanwhile, a new Street View Camera was also unveiled by Google in May this year as Google Street View celebrated its 15th anniversary.
What Is Google's Street View Camera?
The company, in addition to the Google Street View car and trekker, introduced a new camera that has a weight of less than 15 pounds. It is as same as the size of a house cat and can easily be carried anywhere. Additionally, it can fit on any car which has a roof rack and can be operated from a mobile device.
What Is Street View Car?
Google with the help of Street View cars collects street imagery. Each car is equipped with nine cameras that capture the picture from every possible point. Each car has its own photo processing center and lidar sensors that use laser beams in order to measure the accurate distance, Once the photos are collected by Google, it uses a technique called photogrammetry to align and stitch together a single set of images.
Apart from this, there is also the Street View trekker, a backpack that collects imagery from places where driving isn’t possible. These trekkers are carried by boats, sheep, camels, and even scout troops to gather high-quality photos from multiple angles, often in some of the hardest-to-map places around the world.
The Google Street View feature in India is launched in partnership with Tech Mahindra and Genesys. Sajid Malik, Managing Director of Genesys International, while speaking about the same said, "We were the first Indian firm to perform street imaging of all major cities in India. Our fleet is still swiftly photographing Indian cities, bringing to life our city's amazing tapestry of streets and landmarks and allowing us to comfortably visit our old neighbourhoods or plan our trips. Google Maps has always been at the forefront of geospatial technology, and we are honoured to be an enabler of their efforts by offering the best technology to India and its people." | <urn:uuid:26c64505-6800-48dd-b7e1-e5beb1ade5eb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://english.jagran.com/technology/google-maps-street-view-what-is-street-view-car-and-how-it-works-10046545 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.958107 | 460 | 1.992188 | 2 |
There is not a person in the world who enjoys hearing the words oral surgery – but there are some oral surgeries that are quite commonplace. These include dealing with impacted wisdom teeth, surgery to install dental implants, and more.
Here are five types of oral surgery you may not be familiar with, but you can bet your dentist is:
· Impacted Wisdom Teeth. The final molars to form in the mouth, wisdom teeth like to show up underneath of the teeth in front of them. But most people do not have space in their mouths for wisdom teeth. If these teeth do not have enough room to emerge and get stuck in your jaw, it is called an impaction. Oral surgery may be necessary to remove impacted wisdom teeth. Oftentimes, wisdom teeth are extracted before they can become impacted.
· Dental Implants. If you’ve lost a tooth, you may opt to replace it with a dental implant, which involves surgically installing the dental implant into your jaw. A dental implant is a titanium screw that is anchored into the jawbone where the tooth was. After the implant and jaw have a chance to fuse together, usually about 4-6 months, the final crown is affixed to the implant. The result is a tooth that looks, feels, and functions like your natural teeth.
· Tooth Extraction. If a tooth is significantly cracked, decayed, or infected, it may be necessary to pull it. Tooth extraction is relatively straightforward, although it may become a more complex type of oral surgery if the tooth is impacted or too fragile to remove whole.
· Signs of Oral Cancer. A biopsy is required to confirm a diagnosis of oral cancer. This involves cutting a sample of the suspect tissue from the gums, lips, or inside of the cheeks. Your dentist may perform the biopsy, but if cancer is confirmed, you may require the services of an oral surgeon to ensure removal of all cancerous cells.
· Root Canals. When tooth decay involves the innermost core of the tooth – the pulp – it may require a root canal. Oral surgery may be a part of a root canal procedure if the tooth root or nearby bone are damaged and require treatment, or to remove calcium deposits in the root itself.
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The following is a sampling of the questions and answers from this month's installment. Questions are edited for brevity. Feel free to email firstname.lastname@example.org with a question or comment, and don't forget to check back regularly at www.SchoolSafetySeries.com for this and other great resources.
In a larger metro area, how would you recommend developing/maintaining relationships with media when there can be lots of movement among reporters/beats? How much “engagement” from me is too much?
Granted there are more reporters and journalists, and frequent turnover, in a large metro area. In my 12 years in the Twin Cities area, the primary daily newspaper has had no less than half a dozen education reporters. I still find incredible value making connections and forming relationships despite the turnover frequency. Actually, I view those new connections as an opportunity to help new reporters, and become the “go to” person for stories they are working on. They may be new to the area and learning the ropes, so any help they can get will be much appreciated. So, there’s more benefit than downsides. Once the relationships are created, I touch base with reporters and journalists from time to time, just to let them know we are here … and, certainly when you have a great story to share.
We have had recent drills with local PD/FD where the PD says that they are taking the lead with all messaging even though we have our own messaging needs to get out. How do you balance the need for PD to take over all communications with your own needs?
In no circumstances should any school district cede control of its messaging to its stakeholders. Even in an incident or crisis, your stakeholders want and NEED to hear from you. It is best to have a working relationship with local law enforcement authorities, before any crisis and come to an understanding of roles, responsibilities and expectations. As long as you don’t attempt to become the investigative agency, and conversely law enforcement does not speak for the school system, a symbiotic relationship even in the midst of a crisis is workable.
In addition to conducting a mock press conference, how else can I improve my skills at answering tough media questions during a crisis?
The best learning is trial by fire. Seriously. The more interactions you have in responding to reporters and journalists, the more comfortable you become. Always think about what you are saying and how you are saying it. Have a team member listen to you as you respond and offer constructive criticism. Early in my career a colleague told me I was divulging too much information in response to a reporter’s questions. Was that tough to hear? You bet, but as I reflected my colleague was right. So, I worked at truly listening to the reporter’s questions, and responding only to the question. We have a tendency to want to say more thinking the reporter will “get it.” Reporters have a specific angle in mind when asking a question, it is best to understand that going into an interview.
Press conferences are rare today. You’ll interact with media more one-on-one, so it is important to prepare for any interview with the media.
In the Federal Commission’s Report on School Safety that was released in December, features a chapter on Excessive Media coverage after a crisis and it makes the case for a “No Notoriety” protocol for media. What’s your opinion that media will begin shifting to that type of operating procedure and focus instead on survivors, responders and heroic acts?
It’s interesting that the authors state “this is the first federal report to examine the issue of media coverage as it relates to the perpetuation of violence.” In the summer of 1999, just months after the Columbine tragedy the FBI held a symposium to study many aspects of the growing active shooter in a school setting, including the media’s coverage. It is one of the factors that led to the Radio Television Digital News Association’s (RTNDA) Guidelines on covering mass shootings. Emotions may impact media covering these tragedies, but their own professional ethics tell them they still have to do their job of reporting on all aspects of the incident.
So how do you respond to the media when they ask a question that you know the answer to but cannot say? Sometimes we know too much and need to hold back.
You shared a guideline for responding to sexual assault or other negative staff and student behaviors. What do you say when they call you? Do they continue to question you about why?
Some variation of, “We are not at liberty to share information on that matter as it is protected by federal and state statutes with respect to data privacy.” Always remember the mantra, “Speak with one clear voice and stay on message.”
I have a protocol that as a district we only provide a written statement in response to questions of alleged sexual assault, intimidation or harassment related incidents. If a reporter is interested in why? We simply respond that’s our district’s protocol. I don’t engage in debates with reporters about the whys? or reasons for our protocol. It is what it is, and if they want a comment from us, we’ll provide one in writing. A pre-developed relationship noted in an earlier response makes these instances easier to address, as I remind reporters and journalists we won’t be making public comments on these specific incidents at the time that they are allegations. Should an allegation become one in which evidence is overwhelming as to determine a level of culpability, then we may take the opportunity to respond to reinforce our professional and student conduct expectations.
We have a culture that is news interview weary. We always provide statements but haven’t gone on air for negative news stories, only positive. When should we go on air when a negative story is brewing?
Depends on your district’s protocols. It is important to find balance to responding to media. If you focus on an effective and constructive response it may contribute to a more positive portrayal during a difficult situation. An ineffective or antagonistic approach might make a negative situation even worse in the public’s eye.
What’s the best advice you can give to a former journalist who is new to school PR and struggling with the change in roles? One tip to help them?
As a journalist you managed your time based on the stories you were assigned to report, but with some latitude with respect to the story angle, focus, balance, etc. These skills you acquired as a journalist may serve you well in your new role. Starting in a new field is always a challenge because there is a learning curve (which takes time) and a desire to be impactful or helpful (which creates internal stress). Without understanding what you are struggling with in your new role, it may be best that you focus on what you are good at from your time as a journalist. That may be writing, looking at issues from the public and media perspective, etc. So, set yourself some measurable goals with those you can easily attain building up to more challenging aspects of the job. No one should expect that you will come in and know all the ins-and-outs of the profession, much less the school system. Sadly, many superintendents feel like if they hire a journalist, they’ll get all kinds of positive press. This is simply not the case, and it’s important you clear this expectation up if this is a factor in your struggles. Feel free to email or call me (952-681-6404) to discuss specific challenges with your new role.
If someone is monitoring social media during a crisis and they notice an error in a post, should that be addressed directly as a comment to that post, in the next press release or how?
One of the more debatable steps in the SM crisis management world is whether to remove inflammatory comments or respond to inaccurate posts. Some believe the question is not so much about allowing comments to remain, but how to respond to them. I strongly advocate school districts adopt a SM policy that address what is and is not acceptable comments and responses. Then adhere to those guidelines. A policy provides the legal safety net should your actions be challenged.
Now, if your guidelines suggest you respond to an inaccurate post, then it should be on that medium. Addressing the inaccuracy through other mediums, like a press conference, runs the risk of exposing the issue in question to a larger audience, and thus, creating more of a buzz or interest that may not have been initially present.
Sometimes we get calls from media working on a story with a one-hour deadline for a newscast, not for intense crisis situations, but in general. In some cases, we don’t even get the message until it is too late. I always follow up, but just curious if others experience this and how they handle it?
Your practice of following up is admirable. And, may be an opportune time to discuss why you did not respond within their short timeframe. My experience is reporters and journalists will cover their bases by seeking info or comments from more than one source in the hopes that they will get one of us to respond within their deadline.
Do you have any advice for coordinating the flow of the message? Given the presence of phones, etc., it isn’t hard for the media to get ahead of formal messages we might put out. We don’t want to make statements until we know what is going on, and we know that families want to get the details from us, not read it or hear it from media.
As a general rule, be as forthright as possible. Share what you know: a) what is happening; b) where and when; c) who is involved and what is being done to respond to the issue/incident. Commit to providing frequent updates as more info becomes available.
In most cases, you will not have all the information as to “what’s going on.” Initially acknowledging you are aware of the incident and will share more information as it becomes available is a critical first step in taking charge. The essential element to crisis communication - in addition to clear, accurate and consistent messages - is the need for rapid delivery of critical information. Even the best crisis management plans and personnel play catch up when school systems have no crisis communication infrastructure already in place
Rick J. Kaufman, APR is the executive director of community relations and emergency management for Bloomington (MN) Public Schools. He is a nationally respected consultant, trainer and author on crisis management and communication. He served as the Crisis Response Team lead for the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999, and continues to work with school districts across the country to manage and recover from school violence incidents, including Broward County Public Schools and San Bernardino City Unified Public Schools. Mr. Kaufman is the author of the Complete Crisis Communication Management Manual for Schools (2016, NSPRA). | <urn:uuid:871bc2c4-55d3-47c9-9ca4-621850ac4276> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.peachjar.com/webinar-questions-preparing-for-and-working-with-media-in-a-school-crisis | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.959498 | 2,277 | 1.765625 | 2 |
Samia Hassan Suluhu a public administrator and economist by profession is Tanzania’s Vice President and currently the acting President after the death of President John Magufuli.
In recent years, Suluhu had become the political face of Tanzania, representing the country at all high level global and regional political meetings not held in Tanzania.
She joined politics in 2000 and was elected as a special seat member to the Zanzibar House of Representatives and was appointed a minister by President Amani Karume.
Suluhu was re-elected in 2005 and was re-appointed as a minister in another portfolio.
In 2010, she sought election to the National Assembly, standing in the parliamentary constituency of Makunduchi and winning by more than 80%.
President Jakaya Kikwete appointed her as the Minister of State for Union Affairs.
In 2014, Suluhu was elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Constituent Assembly tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution.
In July 2015, the ruling political party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential nominee John Pombe Magufuli chose her as his running mate for the 2015 election making her the first female running mate in the party’s history.
Suluhu subsequently became Tanzania’s first female vice-President in the history of the country upon Magufuli’s victory in the 2015 election.
She also became the second female vice-president in the East Africa after Uganda’s Specioza Naigaga Wandira Kazibwe who was in office from 1994 to 2003 and made history as Africa’s first vice president.
The duo of Suluhu and Magufuli last year were re-elected to a second term.
But on the night of Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Suluhu had the difficult task to break the news to Tanzania, East Africa, Africa, and the world about the passing away of President Magufuli following weeks of speculation about his health and wellbeing as the coronavirus pandemic persists.
Last year, Magufuli made headlines, when he dismissed the seriousness of coronavirus in Tanzania, urging his citizens to pray coronavirus away, believing the satanic virus can’t live in the body of Jesus Christ.
He also blamed the growing number of positive cases on faulty test kits.
Also in June last year, he claimed his country had eradicated coronavirus by the grace of God, and questioned the safety of foreign Covid-19 vaccines, and made no plan to procure any shots for his country.
He pushed for the use of herbal medicine and steam treatments.
Following his disappearance from the public scene, and growing concern on his whereabouts, and health, in a televised announcement, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan explained that the 61-year-old president died of a heart condition that he had suffered from for 10 years.
What the announcement meant in terms of leadership
Article 37(5) of the Tanzanian Constitution says when “the Office of the President becomes vacant by reason of death, resignation, loss of electoral qualifications or inability to perform his functions due to physical infirmity or failure to discharge the duties and functions of the Office of the President, then the Vice President shall be sworn in and become the President for the unexpired period of the term of five years and in accordance with conditions set in Article 40.
Upon the death of President Magufuli on March 17, 2021, Suluhu is designated to become the 6th President of Tanzania, the country’s first female president, also the first Zanzibari since Ali Hassan Mwinyi to become president and likely the first female muslim head of state.
However, some media reports from Tanzania claim Suluhu is not popular across the CCM’s different factions.
A Tanzanian political analyst according to media reports disclosed that hardline Magufuli supporters and Christian nationalists oppose Suluhu replacing Suluhu.
But other reports state that she is backed by factions within the ruling party that support former president Jakaya Kikwete, especially those from Muslim communities.
The 61 years-old Suluhu was born in the semi-autonomous Zanzibar on January 27, 1960. She also served in the government of Zanzibar in different capacities.
She served as Minister for Tourism in Zanzibar between 2005 and 2010, and served as a Minister of Youth Employment, Women and Children Development in Zanzibar between 2000 and 2005.
After consulting with her CCM party, Suluhu will propose her possible successor as Vice-President who has to be confirmed by the National Assembly via votes of no less than 50% of all the Members of Parliament.
If she is sworn in, Suluhu will make history as the first female president in Tanzania, she will also become the second female head of state in East Africa after Sylvie Kinigi of Burundi who was acting president between October 1993 and February 1994 following the assignation of President Mechior Ndadaye.
In the wider Eastern Africa region Suluhu will become the third female president after Ethiopia’s Sahle-Work Zewde who has been president since October 2018, but whose post is only ceremonial.
On taking over the presidency Suluhu will lead for the remainder of Magufuli’s term until 2025.
She will also be eligible to contest for one more five-year term as this will be deemed her first term.
Suluhu pursued a number of short-courses on a part-time basis after completing her secondary education in 1977.
She had got herself employed by the Ministry of Planning and Development as a clerk upon completing her secondary education.
She got educated in Zanzibar and studied statistics at the Zanzibar Institute of Financial Administration.
She later in 1986, graduated from the Institute of Development Management (present-day Mzumbe University) with an advanced diploma in public administration before joining the Institute of Management for Leaders, Hyderabad in India for a course in management.
Between 1992 and 1994, she attended the University of Manchester and graduated with a postgraduate diploma in economics.
In 2015, she obtained her Master of Science in Community Economic Development via a joint-programme between the Open University of Tanzania and the Southern New Hampshire University.
Suluhu is married to Hafidh Ameir a retired agriculture officer since 1978.
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There are many reasons why you might want to paint your motorcycle helmet. If you're looking for a way to make your helmet stand out, or if you want to give it an updated look, then painting is the perfect solution. Maybe you want to change the color scheme, or maybe you want to add a design or logo. Whatever the reason, painting a motorcycle helmet is a relatively simple process.
Follow these step-by-step instructions and get ready to paint like a pro in no time!
Decide What Type of Finish You Want
Before you start painting your helmet, you need to decide what kind of finish you want. There are three basic kinds of motorcycle helmet paint finishes: matte, semi-gloss, and high gloss. Matte finishes are the least shiny and are good for helmet designs that require a lot of contrast. Semi-gloss finishes are a bit shinier than matte finishes, and they're good for helmets with simple designs. High gloss finishes are the shiniest and are best for logos or designs that use small shapes.
Remove all possible parts from the helmet: screws, visor, visor mounts, goggles, chin strap, visor, and all insides. Tape over the parts that cannot be removed and painted. You also need to tape up the visor hole, but here it is better to use mounting tape (better glued to the rubber lining) and then from the inside of the helmet glue to this tape a piece of A4 sheet the size of the visor.
Sand the Helmet
Now that you've decided on a finish and protected the parts of your helmet, sand your helmet with fine-grain sandpaper to rough up the surface of the helmet and to remove old paint. If your helmet has been used too long, the paint may be soft from old age, and then sandpaper is not likely to help. In that case, use a toothbrush and solvent to remove the paint. Using a circular motion, you should be able to remove the paint from the entire helmet in about 40-60 minutes.
Apply primer to your Helmet for a solid foundation for painting. The primer will hide irregularities and scratches, level the surface of the helmet, and improve adhesion to the paint. After the primer dries, it is recommended to sand the helmet again.
You can choose from Krylon Fusion All-In-One Paint & Primer or Rust-Oleum Automotive Primer. Both primers come in a variety of colors and are paintable. Let the primer dry according to its instructions, then go on to the next step.
Paint Your Helmet
Once you've let the paint primer coat dry, it's time to apply your chosen finish color. For the best results, spray the paint on in thin, even coats. Let each coat dry completely before applying the next one. To paint your helmet you will need 50-80 grams of car paint and the same amount of varnish.
It is recommended to use any alkyd or acrylic compositions for helmet restoration. The first type of paint is more reliable because it is resistant to temperature changes and various weather conditions (rain, snow, frost, etc.). A properly applied layer of alkyd compound will last several years without problems.
But acrylic products are suitable for those who like to change their image frequently. If you don't like the way your motorcycle helmet is painted, you can easily remove the coating and apply a new layer of composition.
Use painter's tape to form the curves and straight lines, especially if you want to use more than one color or make a pattern on the helmet. Or you can buy special stickers and decorate your helmet that way.
Apply a Clearcoat
Once you've finished painting your helmet, apply a clearcoat over the top to protect the paint from scratches and chips and give it a nice shine. You can also use Rust-Oleum Clearсoat or any other coat you buy. It comes in a variety of colors, so choose whichever one matches best with your paint job.
Attach the Visor and Chin Strap
Once you've painted your motorcycle helmet, all that's left to do is attach the visor, chin strap and other parts.
Check out a Video Guide on How to Paint a Motorcycle Helmet.
Painting your helmet is an easy process that can be completed in one afternoon. By following these simple steps, you can create a finished product that will protect your head and make you stand out from the crowd. Remember to use a clearcoat to protect your paint job, and be sure to attach the visor and chin strap before you hit the road. Enjoy your new helmet!
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Kathmandu: Nepal has completed reconstruction of around 40 percent of cultural and archaeological monuments that were damaged in the earthquake of 2015, according to National Reconstruction Authority (NRA).
The latest reconstruction update provided by NRA states that out of total 891 cultural heritages damaged in the disaster, reconstruction of 380 sites including 96 within the world heritage sites and 284 within the other cultural sites has been completed so far.
A total of Rs 2.12 billion (18.66 million U.S. dollars)has been spent on the rebuilding of these damaged monuments in the last over four years.
"We have intensified the reconstruction task of cultural heritages. But it is true that construction has not been in speed pace as compared to other sectors like infrastructures, schools or hospitals," Pitambar Ghimire, joint secretary and NRA spokesperson told Xinhua on Sunday.
Ghimire explained that the reconstruction of heritages sites faces several challenges like maintaining originality of the rich heritage, availability of manpower skilled in art and architecture, availability of traditional construction materials among others.
"Reconstruction of ancient and culturally rich sites requires cooperation from local communities and archaeological experts as well. We have been trying our best to complete the remaining works soon," spokesperson Ghimire added.
In coordination with NRA, Department of Archaeology has been entrusted with the reconstruction of heritage sites, which has to fully comply with archaeological principles like using only traditional bricks and timber to maintain the originality and avoiding modern construction materials among others.
According to Damodar Gautam, Director General at Department of Archaeology, at least 150 heritage sites would be constructed in the current fiscal year, for which budget has already been allocated.
"Since we have around two years left to complete the overall reconstruction process, we are hopeful that the remaining heritage sites will be built on time, Gautam informed Xinhua.
The major heritage sites being reconstructed currently are Kasthamandap and Nine-Storey Tower located in Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, Nine-Storey Dharahara Tower, Machhindranath temple, Ranipokhari or Queen's Pond among others.
Besides the internal resources of the government, the monuments are being reconstructed with the assistance of different countries like China, India, the United States, Japan, Switzerland and Sri Lanka among others. Nine-Storey Tower located inside the UNESCO world heritage site in capital and Seven-Storey Nuwakot Palace in the neighboring district are undergoing reconstruction under China's aid.
According to the Post Disaster Needs Assessment conducted by National Planning Commission, Nepal faced a financial loss of around Rs 806 billion in the earthquake, which is more than one third of the country's GDP.
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Stopping Eating Disorders
Eating disorders occur when the individual has an unhealthy relationship to food and diet and allow these relationships to become overly prominent in their lives. Eating disorders can occur at any time to any person and are often related to other traumatic events that have not been addressed.
Disorders include over-eating anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and compulsive eating disorder.
Over-Eating: Sufferers experience a total lack of control over eating and binge excessively on food until they can eat no more. They binge even when not hungry and it is most often done in secret. Over-eaters can sometimes eat all day long with constant ‘grazing’ on snacks between meals. Over-eating carries a risk of obesity, development of personality disorders, substance abuse and depression.
Anorexia Nervosa: Intentional starvation and food deprivation, distorted body image and a fear of ingesting calories.
Bulimia Nervosa: Episodes of total lack of control over eating involving binge eating followed by purging the body of the food usually by vomiting and excessive use of laxatives. Suffers of bulimia nervosa are at risk of organ failure, poor dental hygiene and depression.
Compulsive Eating: Compulsive Eaters often crave certain food types and binge on this to satisfy their craving. Binges are usually on sugary foods that help the sufferer experience a ‘high’ followed by a low that needs lifting by ingesting more sugar. Again, compulsive eaters can eat large volumes of food, even when not hungry.
How Do Eating Disorders Develop?Eating disorders are very complex and experts continue to research and understand the illnesses.It is believed the main issues surrounding eating disorders involve control, concealment of emotions and as a coping mechanism to help overcome another traumatic event.
Sufferers use their disorder as a way of regaining control over aspects of their life that they otherwise feel they have no management of. The emotional, psychological and physical outcomes of eating disorders can be extremely dangerous and even fatal.
How to Overcome the DisorderSufferers should be addressed in a non-confrontational and supportive manner; help and support should be offered in an informative and understanding way.
Sufferers can be treated as an out-patient if their life is not in imminent danger; this can be arranged by the GP or practice nurse.Therapy often includes behavioural therapy from a qualified therapist combined with counseling and family therapy.Dieticians and nutritionalists can be used to help re-establish healthy attitudes towards food and diet, and both can help find a suitable diet plan that is acceptable to the sufferer and the family.
Initially the advice and help may seem too harsh for the sufferer, but the plan must be followed in order to achieve the desired results.If an in-patient programme is advised, the sufferer will find they are offered all of these therapies in an environment staffed by professionals who are very familiar with all issues surrounding the disorders along with treatments for re-hydration, re-balancing of the body’s metabolism and chemicals and intensive treatments from psychiatrists and/or psychotherapists.Treatment centres are often specialized to treat eating-disorders meaning all therapies are aimed for this problem and patients can discuss their fears and anxieties in an understanding environment.
Eating disorders are very serious and are increasingly developing at younger ages and across both sexes. They can be as upsetting for the family and friends as they are dangerous for the sufferer. Help and advice should be sought as soon as an eating disorder is suspected. If there is any uncertainty about what to do, speak to your GP or phone a specialist help line for advice on how to take the next step. | <urn:uuid:cc62340c-9a02-47ca-8443-fde799d800c6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.beatingaddictions.co.uk/StoppingEatingDisorders.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.961627 | 770 | 3.5625 | 4 |
The best times to visit Karlovac for ideal weather are
April 30th to October 7th
based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.
Karlovac Travel Guide
Other Karlovac Travel Info
Weather in Karlovac
Average temperatures in Karlovac vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 27th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Karlovac, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 85.5°F (29.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 61°F (16.1°C) at night.
Karlovac Temperatures (Fahrenheit)
Karlovac Temperatures (Celsius)
The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.
Karlovac Perceived Temperature (F)
Karlovac Perceived Temperature (C)
Average Karlovac Temperatures by Month
Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.
|Month||Avg. High (°F)||Avg. Mean (°F)||Avg. Low (°F)|
|Month||Avg. High (°C)||Avg. Mean (°C)||Avg. Low (°C)|
Precipitation (Rain or Snow)
If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Karlovac are August, April, and then March. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid July. For example, on the week of July 9th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early November with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of November 5th.
When can you find snow in Karlovac? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to early to mid February. The best time to ski (if at all) in Karlovac is often around around February 12th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.
Chance of Precipitation
The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Karlovac.
Snow on the Ground
The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Karlovac (in).
Average Rain and Snow by Month
|Month||Daily Chance of Rain||Average Snow Depth (in)||Total Precipitation (in)|
|Month||Daily Chance of Rain||Average Snow Depth (cm)||Total Precipitation (cm)|
Humidity and Wind
Karlovac has some extremely humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is April (58.7% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (85.3%).
Wind in Karlovac is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is March, followed by April and May. March’s average wind speed of around 3.9 knots (4.5 MPH or 7.3 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early March where average top sustained speeds reach 8.3 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.
Relative Humidity (%)
The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Karlovac.
The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.
Average Wind Speeds
Show Wind Speeds
All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.
|Month||Avg. Wind||Avg. Wind Feel||Sustained High Wind||High Wind Feel|
|Jan||2.7||Barely noticeable||4.8||Light breeze|
|Feb||2.9||Barely noticeable||5.6||Light breeze|
|Mar||3.9||Barely noticeable||8||Light breeze|
|Apr||3.6||Barely noticeable||7.5||Gentle breeze|
|May||3.4||Barely noticeable||7||Light breeze|
|Jun||3.2||Barely noticeable||6.3||Light breeze|
|Jul||2.9||Barely noticeable||5.7||Light breeze|
|Aug||2.9||Barely noticeable||5.8||Light breeze|
|Sep||2.8||Barely noticeable||5.7||Light breeze|
|Oct||2.8||Barely noticeable||5.3||Light breeze|
|Nov||2.9||Barely noticeable||5.1||Light breeze|
|Dec||2.9||Barely noticeable||5||Light breeze|
Show Relative Humidity by Month
|Month||Avg. Relative Humidity|
Is it Safe to Travel to Karlovac?
Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Oct 07, 2019 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Croatia; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Aug 22, 2019.
The Busiest and Least Crowded Months
The busiest month for tourism in Karlovac, Croatia is July, followed by June and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Karlovac in October. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.
Estimated Tourism by Month
Most Popular Months to Visit
Overall Karlovac Travel Experience by Season
Spring (March through May)
Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 75.2°F (24°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 6 to 9 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.
Summer (June through August)
The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 6 to 7 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Karlovac, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.
Fall (September through November)
Fall daily highs range from 75.7°F (24.3°C) and 44.3°F (6.8°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 7 to 8 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.
Winter (December through February)
Weather is far too cold this time of year in Karlovac to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 52.1°F (11.2°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 7 to 8 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists. | <urn:uuid:e6fdad01-0c20-4c2c-a366-57a6f8485bef> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://championtraveler.com/dates/best-time-to-visit-karlovac-hr/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.860903 | 2,576 | 1.945313 | 2 |
Morphology-enhanced conductivity in dry ionic liquids
Ionic liquids exhibit fascinating nanoscale morphological phases and are promising materials for energy storage applications. Liquid crystalline order emerges in ionic liquids with specific chemical structures. Here, we investigate the phase behaviour and related ionic conductivities of dry ionic liquids, using extensive molecular dynamics simulations. Temperature dependence, properties of polymeric tail and excluded volume symmetry of the amphiphilic ionic liquid molecules are investigated in large scale systems with both short and long-range Coulomb interactions. Our results suggest that by adjusting stiffness and steric interactions of the amphiphilic molecules, lamellar or 3D continuous phases result in these molecular salts. The resulting phases are composed of ion rich and ion pure domains. In 3D phases, ion rich clusters form ionic channels and have significant effects on the conductive properties of the observed nano-phases. If there is no excluded-volume asymmetry along the molecules, mostly lamellar phases with anisotropic conductivities emerge. If the steric interactions become asymmetric, lamellar phases are replaced by complex 3D continuous phases. Within the temperature ranges for which morphological phases are observed, conductivities exhibit low-temperature maxima in accord with experiments on ionic liquid crystals. Stiffer molecules increase the high-conductivity interval and strengthen temperature-resistance of morphological phases. Increasing the steric interactions of cation leads to higher conductivities. Moreover, at low monomeric volume fractions and at low temperatures, cavities are observed in the nano-phases of flexible ionic liquids. We also demonstrate that, in the absence of electrostatic interactions, the morphology is distorted. Our findings inspire new design principles for room temperature ionic liquids and help explain previously-reported experimental data. | <urn:uuid:ac4f32e8-46cd-417c-9d2a-8c476cd380cb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2016/cp/c5cp07090b | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.877512 | 371 | 1.9375 | 2 |
The weight of your van will affect the speed limits and the class of licence you require to drive the Motorhome.
Motorhomes are one of the few vehicles on the road that spend their lives in a very near to fully loaded state. The only variation is the number of passengers , quantity of water on board and personal items we have stowed in the garage and lockers. It is very much like a fire engine , complete with all their escape equipment, Breathing sets, not to mention the water !
Thus there is not a lot wiggle room on the 3500 kg vans for your full wardrobe of clothing and months of your UK favourite food supplies.
The Manufacturers ( Dethleffs ) work very closely with the base vehicle manufacturer ( Fiat, Ford, Mercedes) and depending on how well equipped your van is on the day it leaves the factory, that will be the weight/s used for the axle limits, unladen weight and Maximum weight. The will appear on the Dethleffs Plate and these weights will supersede the base vehicle plated weights .
The real excitement starts when you load up with food, water, gas cylinders, clothes, passengers and other occupants. This also includes additions you may have put on post Isny, i.e. self levelling legs, air suspension, an additional TV, microwave, inverter and additional batteries .
Example : A different brand of van) , one owner loading the van with 2 months worth of large dog food tins for two dogs because he may not find a Lidl’s in EUROPE. Surprise !, when he had to call for help to rebuild his under bed storage area as the weight had caused extra strain and pulled some joints away , causing the bed to collapse .
Hence the only way to know ‘How much does my van weigh’ is to go to a certified weigh bridge in the van, and weigh the front axle, the full vehicle, and rear axle . Exceeding the axle weights alone is a European legal requirement . Not many of us can afford the cost or aggravation of getting ex factory uprated springs , chassis reinforcement and adapted suspension fitted. Also remember the additional weight , including the trailer weight, ( Train Weight) could jump you into full HGV class of licence ( out of C1 class) and lower speed limits.
Then starts the legal aspects of Speed limits and Licence classification. (no, we have not gone there yet!) | <urn:uuid:cbb79a97-5a42-41ea-af2f-67010fd2787f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.dethleffsowners.co.uk/faq-items/how-much-does-my-van-weigh-weight-limits/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.953883 | 506 | 1.835938 | 2 |
These figures are for 1978, but I doubt that they’ve changed much.
Class A Freightliner box truck $30,000 to $35,000 (average)
Class B Ford F700 box truck $12,000 to $28,500
Class C Chevrolet and GMC trailers (10 x 22) range from $6200 to $13,800
Class C straight trucks $7100
Average cost of automobile in 1979: $9600 ($20,400 today adjusted for inflation) Average cost of house with land: $60-80k Today the average new home costs: shy of half a million dollars. So you could buy 600 homes by utilizing your income on rental houses.
How much does freight shipping cost?
What’s the weight of a shipping container and what platforms are you looking to ship on land or open water?
How to calculate freight cost per unit?
Cost Per Unit (CpU) = Total Cost of Goods Sold (TCOGS) / Quantity Sold Revenue per unit _ OPEX = 1000 Income per month X 12 months =
How to calculate air freight cost?
The formula would depend on which city and airport pair you’re looking at, but in most cases:
How much does a freight container cost?
It really depends on what kind of freighter container you want. But in Europe, a 40 ft shipping container would cost around $900-$1500.
How much does a freight ship cost?
It largely depends on the size of the ship. Larger ships range from about $200 million to $1 Billion (No Billion dollar ships yet). The more specialized a ship is the higher cost. A tanker can range from $500k to $250 million, while a bulk carrier or container ship can range anywhere from half a billion to over two billion dollars depending upon its size and features. Bulk carriers also need to be able to carry heavy cargo as well so they cost more than tankers, but less than container ships which contain other cargo as well. We ship quite regularly through reputable brokers who arrange deals worldwide on various types of vessels and would recommend connecting with them for quotes!
How much does sea freight cost?
Seafrth carries a lot of cargo every year. So much in fact that it’s over 5.5 million TEU annually and is responsible for 90% of the world trade by volume. Because international shipping costs are so high, anything that ships has to be packaged and prepared very carefully in order not to be damaged or lost on its journey. The most popular form of shipping today is called intermodal transportation (“piggybacking”). These vessels carry nearly everything including automobiles, machinery, railroads and even animals bound for slaughterhouses and their final destinations.
Because the rates depend upon the type of commodities being shipped, exact logistics may vary contingent on your specific business needs but all sea freight contracts consist of quotes based on measurements – weight, length/width, special conditions (for example need pallets etc.), date/time delivery and parties involved in the transaction. A typical contract could go as little as $1 per cubic foot all the way to $2-$3 per cubic foot (depending on the type of goods). But again these estimates are just for reference purposes since each cargo shipment requires it’s own unique proposal for packaging, labeling and scheduling transportation needs.
How much does a freight farm cost?
I own a calf stud with 32 cows. I calved out over 25 heifers and sold 35 additional calves this past year, more than 3 times my cost of production. My two hired men cost me less than $15k total (salaries, driver’s pay, fuel, feed and materials) to run the entire operation. We generate annual sales of between 100-150 calves averaging $1,500 each before taxes. We do this with very little overhead. An Acre of grass will easily cost the rancher nearly $2k per acre in seed and fertilizer plus multiple weed control applications but if you make sure to get your price for grass when seeded for hay in May or June that alone can range from $12-$18 per month or as high as $240 per month on an average stand grassless crop of minimum productivity pasture 8′ tall that has a soil fertility enhancement application applied (minimum mineral application).
My gross costs excluding depreciation living here under 9% state tax is around 10cents to 14 cents per lb we gain depending on the specific cattle price market fluctuation at any given time which is less than my labor of love input cost & any other expense involved in making income such as interest earned capitalizing on value
How is air freight cost calculated?
It is calculated per kilogram, and the distance it travels. Thats about it!
For example if the freight sent is a 2 ton (4000 kg) load shipped from a factory to an airport – this means I need to calculate airline costs. An example would be something like: Madrid > London (£250) + Paris> Madrid (£125) = £375 total; or London > Rome – £125 (1 flight). | <urn:uuid:3634b743-aa53-4eae-a881-94c968598db1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://freightquotefinder.com/how-much-does-a-freight-truck-cost/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.942831 | 1,057 | 2.046875 | 2 |
Supervisor Christy Price of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Crime Scene Search unit has just returned from a task that would have ruined most people's day and put them off food for a week. A homeless man died in one of the city's wooded areas. His body was reported several weeks after his demise and it had been in a tent during one of the worst heat waves in the Southeast in years. Price says processing the scene wasn't that bad; most of the flies had left the tent.
Price is one of the shift supervisors for the 27-person CMPD crime scene unit. And despite the grisly task she's just completed, she gives me the impression that she truly loves her job. One of Price's colleagues later tells me, "If you weren't meant for this job, you don't last long."
Tools of the Trade
Price eagerly shows off all of the unit's cool high-tech equipment, including her favorite tool of all, a Faro 3D scanner that has made scene diagramming much easier and faster. Price is one of the unit's experts on the device. She sits down at a computer assigned specifically for use with the scanner and shows me how to make models from its scans in CrimeZone software. She is working on how to animate the models.
At my request she assembles the scanner to demonstrate how it works. It goes together in minutes and Price starts making a quick demo scan of the room.
The crime scene unit's Faro is used for major scenes and at all homicide and officer-involved shooting scenes, Price says. Every crime scene tech in the unit has been trained to use it, and it is kept in a hard plastic case in the unit's offices waiting to go into the field. Inside the box is a Powerpoint instruction sheet on how to operate the scanner that the techs can refer to if they forget how to do something. There are also multiple 4GB SD flash memory cards. Each Faro scan is made on a new card, Price explains.
After the 3D scanner demonstration, Price, fellow Crime Scene Supervisor Michelle Scheuerman, and Crime Scene Tech Kristine Woodhouse sit around a table in the bullpen area of their offices and explain how to handle body dumps, what it's like when the department investigates the exceedingly rare "true whodunit" murder, the intricacies of collecting trace evidence, and the frustrations of the job. "Of all the evidence we collect, only a very small portion is actually used." says Woodhouse. "But out at the scene we have no way of knowing what will be used."
CMPD's crime scene techs travel out to the scenes in a variety of vehicles parked just outside their offices and accessed through the unit's vehicle bay.
Price opens up the back and side doors of one of the unit's full-size vans. It's full of gear, ranging from a Hilti PD 42 laser measurement device to digital camera equipment with multiple flash options to such no-glamour tools as rakes, shovels, and ladders.
At the other end of the parking lot is the unit's mobile crime lab. Built on a Ford F550 chassis, the CMPD's mobile crime lab is a combination command vehicle and crime tech van, and it only rolls out on the big jobs.
The CMPD's mobile crime lab is loaded with all of the stuff in the crime scene vans, and it's equipped with a generator, special lighting, and a computer workstation. It's also essentially a rolling office, complete with coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator for when the crime scene techs spend long hours at a complicated scene.
CMPD crime scene techs say their work can be very physically demanding and officers often don't realize what is involved. "I don't know how many times I have shown up on a scene and the officers have said to me, 'It's just going to be pictures,'" says Crime Scene Supervisor Roy Patterson. "But it doesn't work like that. We have to document everything. We have to search for evidence that the officers did not see, even though they have searched. We have more training in finding evidence. I've been out on a scene for hours where officers told me it would 'just be photos.'"
Scheuerman has a quick answer to the longest time she's spent at a scene. "Twenty-six hours. It was an officer-involved. After working my eight-hour shift I went home. I was home for two hours and then I had to come back and work for 26 hours straight. The guy had shot at officers from a tri-level house. There were 60 discharged pistol cartridges and 12 spent shotgun shells. We had to process the scene in and out. It was a very long day. There were boxes and boxes of evidence."
The boxes of evidence collected by Scheuerman and her fellow crime scene techs at that massive scene may still be in the basement property room of the CMPD's headquarters. Each property control sheet for each piece of evidence from that 2009 incident was filled out by hand and then keyed into the department's database. Last year the department started streamlining its evidence management workflow.
On a shelf deep inside the CMPD's property room and surrounded by hundreds of other items of tagged and inventoried evidence there is a Corona Light beer box. It's one of many curious items inside the facility, and it spurs a question from me to Lt. Brian Russell, commander of the department's property and evidence division who is giving me the tour. "What's the story behind that?" I ask. Russell answers: "I don't know. I would lose my mind if I tried to figure out why all these things are in here."
That's probably true. The CMPD's property room is as expansive as any other major law enforcement agency's evidence repository. It is organized into shelf after shelf of general evidence, vaults for handguns, vaults for long guns, vaults for drugs, coolers for DUI blood samples, and safes for small valuables. The collection of some 220,000 items of evidence is overwhelming.
Making sure that all of this property is available to detectives for their investigations and returned to owners or properly disposed of when the time comes is one of Russell's primary responsibilities. It's his goal to implement technologies and policies that will reduce the amount of time officers and crime scene techs have to spend on property reports. He also wants to make sure property is returned to owners or disposed of in a timely fashion in order to reduce the amount of evidence the department is holding.
Since last spring Russell has, with the support of the department's command staff, implemented a computerized evidence management system. The heart of the system is software from Porter Lee Corp. called PLIMS (Property and Laboratory Information Management System). Evidence is entered into the system usually by officers or crime scene techs via PLIMS and assigned a barcode so that all concerned personnel can easily track it.
Russell says PLIMS is a vast improvement over the department's previous system. "If an officer brought in guns, drugs, and money, he or she would have to fill out three different property sheets because of the way we stored the stuff in the past," he explains. The old system was even more taxing on the department's crime scene techs. "It wasn't uncommon that for a major crime scene our crime scene search people had to do 50 property sheets. They love the new system."
The PLIMS database in use at the CMPD streamlines the evidence intake process because officers and techs only have to enter the basic information on the case once; after that they can add each piece of evidence to the case with just a few key strokes. The software runs on the department's secure intranet, and officers can even create records for evidence in their cars.
Which is good because all evidence collected by CMPD officers must be driven to headquarters and turned over to the property room. That's become quite a problem for the department, which has more than 1,800 sworn officers in 13 divisions around Charlotte and Mecklenburg County plus responsibility for the city's Douglas International Airport. Currently, officers can easily burn an hour of what could be patrol time bringing evidence to headquarters.
Russell's solution for this problem is about to go into effect. He plans to leverage the capabilities of PLIMS to let officers not only fill out record information in the field but temporarily store the evidence in their division headquarters.
The department has purchased Sentinel evidence lockers and is installing them in 12 of the division stations and at the airport station. When the lockers are in place toward the end of this summer, officers will be able to use PLIMS to fill out property management forms and assign barcodes, print out the barcodes, and secure the evidence in lockers at their divisions for pickup, thereby avoiding the trip to HQ. "The evidence lockers will be a force multiplier by letting officers turn in evidence at their divisions for pickup by one of my employees. They will no longer have to drive the evidence here themselves and they can get back on the street sooner," says Russell. | <urn:uuid:c58778c7-f4c5-467e-9763-80244ffc41ac> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.policemag.com/341860/streamlining-the-chain-of-evidence | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.971536 | 1,902 | 1.539063 | 2 |
Shabbat Shekalim is one of the four special Shabbatot leading up to the Holiday of Pesach. Shabbat Shekalim is the first of the four in a chronological order. It has a special Haftarah and a special Maftir and the regular Parasha. It is always read on the Shabbat prior to Rosh Chodesh Adar or in Leap Years prior to Rosh Chodesh Adar Bet.
The Maftir is 5 Verses from Exodus Chapter 30. They are Verses 11 - 16.
Here are the verses and their translations. In my opinion they are grossly mistranslated as we shall see.
וידבר יהוה אל-משה לאמר
כי תשא את-ראש בני-ישראל לפקדיהם ונתנו איש כפר נפשו ליהוה בפקד אתם ולא-יהיה בהם נגף בפקד אתם
זה יתנו כל-העבר על-הפקדים מחצית השקל בשקל הקדש עשרים גרה השקל מחצית השקל תרומה ליהוה
כל העבר על-הפקדים מבן עשרים שנה ומעלה יתן תרומת יהוה
העשיר לא-ירבה והדל לא ימעיט ממחצית השקל לתת את-תרומת יהוה לכפר על-נפשתיכם
ולקחת את-כסף הכפרים מאת בני ישראל ונתת אתו על-עבדת אהל מועד והיה לבני ישראל לזכרון לפני יהוה לכפר על-נפשתיכם
And HaShem spoke unto Moses, saying:
chanoch suggests that after you finish reading this page take the link to his commentary about this very usual/unusual verse from the Tanach. It is unique in that it is constantly being repeated sometimes as a stand-alone verse and sometimes as a phrase within a verse. It also sometimes has Aaron added to the verse as well. It is a verse that begs to be analyzed from the kabbalistic perspective.
"When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel, according to their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto HaShem, when thou numberest them; that there be no plague among them, when thou numberest them.
This they shall give, every one that passeth among them that are numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary--the shekel is twenty gerahs--half a shekel for an offering to HaShem.
Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the offering of HaShem.
The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less, than the half shekel, when they give the offering of HaShem, to make atonement for your souls.
And thou shalt take the atonement money from the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tent of meeting, that it may be a memorial for the children of Israel before HaShem, to make atonement for your souls."
HaShem spoke to Moshe, Saying
If one takes from the Heads of the Children of Israel, a ransom, one must count the ransom for his soul. that each man gives to HaShem to ransom his soul, that there not be a plague among them. Whenever you count them.
They shall give - every one that will be connected to the Light - 1/2 Shekel of the Holy Shekel. The shekel is 20 Gerahs - 1/2 Shekel for an offering to HaShem.
Every clean one connected to the Light over the age of twenty will give HaShem's offering.
The important ones shall not give more and the lacking ones shall not give less than the 1/2 Shekel, when making HaShem's contribution, which is a request to forgive their Nefesh/Soul.
And you shall accept the request for forgiveness money from the children of Israel, and use it for the service of the tent of meeting, that it may be a remembrance for the Children of Israel before HaShem to request forgiveness for your souls.
This translation should help you answer the question asked in the email if it will be necessary to continue the 1/2 Shekel donation after the Third Temple is revealed. Will we still need forgiveness?
Shekalim Discussion from 5773 E-Mail
This Shabbat is the Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar. During Temple times on Rosh Chodesh Adar there would be an announcement reminder to donate your half shekel to the Temple. This money was to be used as an annual census as well as used towards the Temple Maintenance. Today there is a Kabbalistic Minhag to donate to your favorite email writer or Kabbalah website the equivalent amount in today's dollars. That is $17 (gematria of tov-good). This money was a requirement during Temple times to be donated prior to Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Rosh Chodesh Nissan is the anniversary of the dedication of the First Temple.
What is the spiritual reason behind this ½ Shekel?
There are actually two questions that must be asked in order to understand the spiritual reasons. Question 1 and its corollary: Why is the amount a ½ Shekel? And Why can someone not give more than ½ shekel?
Let me answer the second question first. The usual answer given to this question is that we are all equal in the eyes of HaShem. Of course this is true. Yet there is a deeper understanding than the surface level of these words. HaShem created all of us to reveal His Light. Therefore in the eyes of HaShem equal means revealing his light. It is not limited to the American understanding of equal being equal under the law. Or the limited meaning of equal being equal right to pursue happiness. In the eyes of HaShem equal means reaching the level where the pursuit of happiness is the effect of happiness. When we reach the level of “loving the process” we reach the answer to the other question of why it's a 1/2 Shekel.
A Shekel is 20 Gerah. Gerah is a root that means to initiate, to stimulate, to encourage, and to provoke. In money a Gerah stimulates additional money. This is why in the physical world it is said that money makes money. A Gerah is the smallest coin in the money of the Torah. Smallness implies a lessening of the ego which allows a greater connection to the Creator.
½ a Shekel is 10 Gerah. This ten represents the level of the 10 Sefirot which are not 10 but a unity of one. A ½ Shekel leads to a full shekel. It is hinting at “if one is leading to another one than there can be unity among the two.” And also a ½ shekel teaches that we must lead ourselves to help the other half of the Shekel. We must realize that we are not alone. There is me and there is you, or there is me and there is HaShem since each person is a channel and tool of HaShem except for myself. My ego of being ½ a Shekel keeps me from being unified with HaShem. Of course when I unify with another by sharing, I become unified with them which makes me unified with HaShem. This is the idea of unity within diversity.
A new section added in Adar Beit 5774
A question that also needs to be added from the reading of the Maftir is "What is the meaning of a shekel Hakodesh - a Holy Shekel?" To answer this question, we need to truly understand the concept of money. You are going to find this discussion very interesting.
We all know that many people find money an item that they worship as in Avodah Zarah or idol worship. In that sense it is not a good thing. People make money the item of pursuit. They desire money for its own sake not for what they can do with it in the form of sharing.
King Solomon said "and money answers everything." Since it does not seem to buy happiness or enjoyment we must ask what King Solomon means. In Hebrew, money is kesef spelled כסף. Kesef, the Talmud tells us, is a coin system (Today it includes banknotes and wire transfers as well). This coin system is a medium of exchange created by a government and supported by the people. If the Kesef loses the support of the people we get a new government. This has happened many times in history. The coin called a Holy Shekel is created by HaShem and will never lose the support of the people.
Actually, the money in the Torah is indexed to silver. Today a Holy Shekel has the value of 8 grams of silver. Below we will see the relationship from kesef to silver.
Historically money includes Silver coins alongside Gold coins. The Talmud discusses the exchange of money for goods. In that discussion the Aramaic terms used are currency/money טבעא and goods פירא. Literally the word for goods is the word for fruit. The Talmud asks the question when one exchanges gold coins for silver coins or vice versa, which is the money and which the goods. The answer is Gold is goods and Silver is money. On a physical level this is why the Shekel is made from silver.
As King Solomon said money answers everything. This is the concept of trade where a monetary value is put on everything. Therefore, a medium of exchange is created. If someone wants something and is willing to pay for it at the number of coins a market is created. It is interesting to note that in gematria the word for coin + the word for fruit is equal to the word for chaos. This in my opinion is the meaning of King Solomon. "Money answers everything going round and round to create chaos."
Kabbalah teaches that silver is Chesed or Loving Kindness while gold is Gevurah or Judgment. A spiritual person has a desire for loving kindness over judgment we are taught. This is the spiritual reason for Kesef to be made from silver. Since the desire for loving kindness is money while the desire for physical goods brings us to judgment.
Of course a human soul can not be bought. Yet HaShem in his mercy allows us to atone with a 1/2 shekel of silver. This 1/2 shekel being 10 Gerar represents the creation of a completed structure of Loving Kindness - Chesed with 10 levels or Sefirot. This is why we continue to donate the 1/2 shekel even while the Temple appears to be destroyed. This donation connects us to the loving kindness of HaShem since HaShem is perfect and His nature is Loving Kindness or Sharing.
In practice the Ashkenazim follow the practice of mourning for the Temple and do not avail themselves of this Mitzvah. The Sefardim do donate the 1/2 Shekel. The present value of a 1/2 Shekel (8 grams of silver) is approaching $22. Yet in the interest of a merchant we discount this to $17 so as to entice some people to donate their Tzedakah to this practice and help themselves.
It is the common practice to make this donation prior to Purim. Of course it can be made any time prior to Rosh Chodesh Nissan. If you are reading this after Purim and before Rosh Chodesh Nissan, we at Yeshshem will still do this ritual of raising 5 silver coins - one for each world - from Malchut to Keter five times. The result is we are connecting or reconnecting the soul of the person to HaShem. Please for your own sake consider doing this ritual or allowing Yeshshem to do so by making the discounted Tzedakah of $17.00 per person. Just send us the person's name and his parents' names. At the present time (2019/5779) my address is Chanoch Ben Yaakov or Henry Borenstein 3156 Howell Mill Rd #207 Atlanta, Ga 30327. Email Address is www.yeshshem.com or you may reach me at 1-605-475-6333. You may include children and grandchildren.
The donation to the Temple allows me to become unified with HaShem because the effect of these donations improved the physical structure of the Temple.
When the third Temple is revealed, will the ½ Shekel donation still be required? I will leave this to you to answer.
In a 5774 - 2014 email i asked, "How does the 1/2 Shekel relate to both Purim and Nissan?"
The reason appears to be separate but is really the same reason. Nissan is the New Year of the Kings. For most people this means that they started to count the years of the reign of a king on Rosh Chodesh Nissan. This relates to someone being elevated to being King in Israel in the month of Adar. The King would start his second year on Rosh Chodesh Nissan even if he had not completed a full 12 months in his first year. This is one of the reasons that the historical classification and calculation of years is so complex.
This is how the 1/2 Shekel relates to Nissan - See above. Now see how it relates to Purim - See below.
In the Megillah Esther - the revelation of the concealed Haman paid 10,000 golden Shekels in order for his plan to "kill all the Jews" be approved by King Ahashverosh. Later the Megillah hints that Mordechai found it necessary to bribe the King to send out the protection plan. The midrash teaches that this payment was made from the 1/2 Shekels that the Sefardic Community made then and still make today.
Also, the midrash explains that the mistake that the Jews made that caused Haman's plan to be accepted in the upper worlds was going to the 6 months of partying where Ahashverosh took out his "spoils of war" like the Clothing of the High Priest from the Temple and the other items like the Menorah and Table. By not objecting to these displays they incurred the death penalty and by using the 1/2 Shekel donation they atoned for their mistake and returned to HaShem.
The Haftarah is Kings Bet Chapter 11 Verse 17 to Chapter 12 Verse 17.
In the Scrolls, this is essentially two paragraphs. (Spaces create Paragraphs in the Scrolls.) The simple story has included within it a change in the way the 1/2 Shekel offering was collected and accounted.
From the Zohar Beraisheet A Section 40 - Waters Conceive and Give Birth to Darkness.
Pasook 387. from the Zohar Sulam Commentary on Parasha Beraisheet
רַבִּי יוֹסֵי אֲמַר טִיפְסָא דְּשִׁיקְלָא בְּאֶמְצָעִיתָא קַיְימָא, וְסִימָן בְּמִדָּה בְּמִשְׁקָל וגו'. מִשְׁקָל לִישָׁן דְּקַיְימָא בְּאֶמְצָעִיתָא, וְרָזָא דָא שֶׁקֶל הַקֹּדֶשׁ כְּתִיב, וּמֹאזְנַיִם בֵּיהּ קַיְימָן וְאִתְקָלוּ, מָאן מֹאזְנַיִם, כד"א מֹאזְנֵי צֶדֶק, וְכָלְהוֹ קָיְימִין בְּמִשְׁקָל, בְּשֶׁקֶל הַקֹּדֶשׁ. רַבִּי יְהוּדָה אֲמַר בְּשֶׁקֶל הַקֹּדֶשׁ, דָּא רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ.
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Rabbi Yosi said: The tip of the scales stands in the middle. Its portent may be found in the verse, "In weight, or in measure" (Vayikra 19:35), in which "in weight (Heb. mishkal)" means that the tongue of the scales is in the middle, because the scales are just. This is the secret of what is written: "After the shekel of the sanctuary" (Shemot 30:13); and the scales that weigh the Mochin are set upon the point in the middle. He asks: What are the scales by which, as you say, the Mochin are weighed? He answers, This is according to what is written: "Just balances" (Vayikra 19:36), meaning that justice is weighed by them. And all Mochin are established by this weight "after the shekel of the sanctuary." Rabbi Yehuda said that the phrase: "After the shekel of the sanctuary (lit. 'holy shekel')" is an allusion to the Spirit of holiness.
This verse hints to the 1/2 Shekel offering since this offering has the purpose of redeeming the soul to create holiness. The offering is the half shekel which is a hint to us to realize that we are never alone. HaShem is always with us. Also, that we need other people to learn / help in our spiritual tikune. We also learn from the half shekel that redemption of our souls depends on others to inject the consciousness of holiness
A remarkable thing happened on the way to the Temple. With the imminent restoration of the fulfillment of the Commandment of giving a Holy Half-Shekel, the question arose; "What blessing do you say when you give the Half-Shekel?"
We asked high and low, and found that no one knew. We set out to find the answer and several weeks ago were rewarded with the teachings of the RaShBa (13th century), which informed us that indeed, there is no blessing recited. Okay we said, although I had personally felt there should be a blessing, as it is the fulfillment of a Torah Commandment in and of itself. So we posted our findings and announced that no blessing is recited. And we did not stop searching. We went back another 100 years and what do we find? Rabbi Yehudah ben Yakar (12th century) not only teaches that we do make a blessing, he even brings down its text. Amen!
Now the good stuff starts. We will have to extract a P'sak Din (Halachacic ruling) from today's Rabbanim, informing us of which opinion is the accepted one. Do we make a blessing or not?
Perhaps prior to the rebuilding of the Temple we don't, and once it stands, we do. Or perhaps the fulfillment of the Commandment is fully carried out in its giving, thereby allowing for a blessing even prior to rebuilding the Temple. Stay tuned ...
Whenever there is a machlochet - argument for the sake of heaven - the Halacha is to not say the Blessing and that is what we do now in the Kabbalistic Minhag.
Teachings Regarding the Blessing for the Half-Shekel
RaShBa we don't
Rabbi Yehudah ben Yakar we do
Chacham Zvi for Trumat Halishka we do
Sefer Zichron Eleazer we don't
Sefer Shem MeShimon we don't
The Hebrew Name of the half shekel Offering is MaHatzeet Hashekel מהצית השקל.
When we permute the word MaHatzeet we get a middle letter Tzadi which balances the Name of HaShem Yood Hey from the word Met which means death. This allows us to translate the word as "the Tzadik stands between life and death." The word shekel can be translated as "passion of the light".
What we learn from this discussion is that "by giving MaHatzeet HaShekel we bring the passion of the light to assist the Tzadik to stand against death and promote life. This is why it is important to make the 1/2 shekel offering.
Responsum of HaRav Yisrael Ariel
The Temple Institute, Jerusalem
Question: ... I would appreciate your replying to my question can the commandment of MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel be fulfilled with Torah validity at the present time?
Response: It is widely known that after the destruction of the First Temple the Jews returning from Babylonia, upon reaching the country, rebuilt the altar and offered sacrifices up on it for twenty-two years, before the Temple was rebuilt. The question arises: How did the Babylonian returnees contribute the MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel and how did they bring sacrifices for the altar, for the Second Temple had not yet been rebuilt, and the commandment of sh'kalim can only be fulfilled in the presence of the Temple (Shekalim 8:8)?
However, halakha rules, without dispute, that sacrifices are offered up even when the Temple itself is in ruins, as Rabbi Yehoshua is quoted in Tractate Eduyot (8:6) "I heard that [sacrifices] are offered up though there is no Temple", and as Maimonides adduces in his Hilkhot Beit Ha-Behira (2:4 and also 6:15). In light of this halakha, it can be understood why Second Temple officials collected MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel from the returnees as they arrived, rebuilt an altar and offered sacrifices up on it, for the offering up of sacrifices is not conditional upon the Temple itself being rebuilt.
Regarding the Mishna which states that the commandment of MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel applies "in the presence of the Temple", the Mishna is indicating a period of time, i.e., the commandment of MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel applies only "in the Temple period", i.e., when preparations are being made to rebuild the Temple, MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel is collected, though the Temple itself is as yet in ruins, while, at the same time, initial steps are taken for the rebuilding of the altar, for the offering-up of sacrifices and for the reconstruction of the Temple building. The obligation to donate MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel even before the rebuilding of the Temple has begun derives from the Torah source of the commandment of MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel: "This they shall give ... half a shekel [measured] in the holy shekel's and to give the money of atonement ... and you shall give it for the worship in the Ohel Mo�ed," i.e., the money is needed for the purposes of erecting the Sanctuary and its ritual. In other words, the commandment of MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel is a preliminary step before the Sanctuary is erected.
The Talmud Yerushalmi states (Shekalim 1:1) regarding MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel �Three contributions are mentioned in this context [in Teruma and in Ki Thissa] the contribution of the Sanctuary for the Sanctuary can be of any amount found suitable; the contribution of Shekalim for the sacrifices can be of any amount found suitable; and the contribution of the Foundations for the foundations: the rich may bring no more, and the poor no less�. The three contributions in the verse are the basis and the infrastructure for building the Sanctuary and for the offering-up of the sacrifices, without which there would be neither Sanctuary nor altar worship.
At any rate, even at the present time, the commandment of MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel precedes the rebuilding of the Temple, and just as in the days of the Sanctuary and in the early days of the Second Temple Period, the commandment of MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel served to initiate the construction of the Temple, so should it be with the building of the Third Temple may it be built speedily, in our days! the first step should be the fulfilling of the commandment of MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel.
When the time comes, G-d willing, the appropriate agency will announce the collection of MaHatzeet Ha-Shekel. The altar will be rebuilt on the Temple Mount and the kohanim will begin to offer up sacrifices. While the worship is in progress, the builders will complete the construction of the Temple upon its foundations just as the people of the Second Temple Era succeeded in doing.
The first marriage of which we read in the Torah is the marriage of Adam and Eve. Theirs, of course, was a marriage wholly made in Heaven: G‑d Himself created the bride, perfumed and bejeweled her, and presented her to the groom. The first instance in which the Torah tells the story of a marriage achieved by human effort is in the chapter that describes the search for a bride for Isaac. Here are detailed the workings of a conventional shidduch: a matchmaker (Abraham’s servant Eliezer), an investigation into the prospective bride’s family and character, a dowry, the initial encounter between the bride and groom, and so on.
The Torah, which often conveys complex laws by means of a single word or letter, devotes no less than 67 verses to the marriage of Isaac and Rebecca. Many of the details are related twice—first in the Torah’s account of their occurrence, and a second time in Eliezer’s speech to Rebecca’s parents. For here we are being presented with a prototype to guide our own approach to marriage—both in the conventional sense as the union of two human beings, and in the cosmic sense as the relationship between G‑d and man.
Half of Twenty
One of the details which the Torah includes in its account is the fact that a ring, a half-shekel in weight, was one of the gifts that Eliezer presented to Rebecca at their meeting at the well in Rebecca’s hometown of Aram Naharayim.
The man took a golden ring, a half-shekel in weight; and two bracelets of ten shekels’ weight of gold for her hands. (Genesis 24:22)
Our sages explain that this was an allusion to, and the forerunner of, the half-shekel contributed by each Jew towards the building of the Sanctuary. As G‑d instructs Moses in the 30th chapter of Exodus:
Each man shall give the ransom of his soul to G‑d. . . . This they shall give: . . . a half-shekel. . . . A shekel is twenty gerah; a half-shekel [shall be given] as an offering to G‑d. . . . The rich man should not give more, and the pauper should not give less, than the half-shekel . . .
Why half a shekel? Maimonides writes that as a rule, everything that is for the sake of G‑d should be of the best and most beautiful. When one builds a house of prayer, it should be more beautiful than his own dwelling. When one feeds the hungry, he should feed him of the best and sweetest of his table. . . . Whenever one designates something for a holy purpose, he should sanctify the finest of his possessions, as it is written (Leviticus 3:16), ‘The choicest to G‑d’” (Mishneh Torah, Hil. Issurei Mizbe’ach 7:11).
Indeed, in many cases Torah law mandates that the object of a mitzvah (Divine commandment) be tamim, whole: a blemished animal cannot be brought as an offering to G‑d, nor can a blemished etrog be included in the Four Species taken on the festival of Sukkot. Even when this is not an absolute requirement, the law states that whenever possible, one should strive to fulfill a mitzvah with a whole object. For example, it is preferable to recite a blessing on a whole fruit or a whole loaf of bread, rather than on a slice (hence our use of two whole loaves at all Shabbat and festival meals).
Why, then, does the Torah instruct that each Jew contribute half a shekel towards the building of a dwelling for G‑d within the Israelite camp?
The Torah’s repeated reference to this contribution as a “half-shekel” is all the more puzzling in light of the fact that in these very same verses the Torah finds it necessary to clarify that a shekel consists of twenty gerah. In other words, the amount contributed by each Jew as “the ransom of his soul” was ten gerah. Ten is a number that connotes completeness and perfection: the entire Torah is encapsulated within the Ten Commandments; the world was created with ten Divine utterances; G‑d relates to His creation via ten sefirot (Divine attributes); and the soul of man, formed in the image of G‑d, is likewise comprised of ten powers. But instead of instructing to give ten gerah, the Torah says to give half of a twenty-gerah shekel, deliberately avoiding mention of the number ten and emphasizing the “half” element of our contribution to the Divine dwelling in our midst.
Separated at Birth
For such is the essence of marriage. If each partner approaches the marriage with a sense of his or her self as a complete entity, they will at best achieve only a “relationship” between two distinct, self-contained lives. But marriage is much more than that. The Kabbalists explain that husband and wife are the male and female aspects of a single soul, born into two different bodies; for many years they live separate lives, often at a great distance from each other and wholly unaware of the other’s existence. But Divine providence contrives to bring them together again under the wedding canopy and accord them the opportunity to become one again: not only one in essence, but also one on all levels—in their conscious thoughts and feelings and in their physical lives.
Marriage is thus more than the union of two individuals. It is the reunion of a halved soul, the fusion of two lives originally and intrinsically one.
To experience this reunion, each must approach his or her life together not as a “ten,” but as a half. This half-shekel consists of ten gerah—each must give their all to the marriage, devoting to it the full array of resources and potentials they possess. But each must regard him- or herself not as a complete being, but as a partner—a part seeking its other part to make it whole again.
The half-shekel ring given to Rebecca for her marriage to Isaac was the forerunner of the half-shekel contributed by each Jew towards the building of the Sanctuary, the marital home in the marriage between G‑d and man.
The soul of man is “a part of G‑d above”—a part that descended to a world whose mundanity and materiality conspire to distance it from its supernal source. So even a soul who is in full possession of her ten powers is still but a part. And even when G‑d fully manifests the ten attributes of His involvement with His creation, He is still only partly present in our world. It is only when these two parts unite in marriage that their original wholeness and integrity is restored.
So to build G‑d a home on earth, we must contribute half of a 20-gerah shekel. We must give ourselves fully to Him, devoting the full spectrum of our ten powers and potentials to our marriage with Him. But even as we achieve the utmost in self-realization in our relationship with G‑d, we must be permeated with a sense of our halfness—with the recognition and appreciation that we, as He, are incomplete without each other.
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(Other names: Saagar, Saager, Sager, King sagara, king sagara story, Son of King Bahuka)
King Sagar was from the famous Isvaku lineage of Ayodhya. King Bahuka was the father of King Sagara. King Bahuk was vicious, but at the same time very ambitious. With the help of Taljandhas and Shakas, Bahuk had snatched away the kingdom of Haihaya family. On getting an opportunity, the Haihayas attacked Bahuk and took back their kingdom.
Bahuk got very depressed with this attack and went away into the jungle with his wife Yadavi. Bahuk’s other wives were jealous of Yadavi and so they poisoned her. This poison confined the child in the womb for seven years, and in the interim Bahuk died. The pregnant wife wished to ascend his pyre, but just then Bhriguvanshi (of Bhrigu lineage) Sage Aurva came there. He sympathized with Yadavi and took her away to his Ashram. Sage Aurva forbade her to end her life predicting that she would give birth to a valiant universal monarch.
“When the child was born, Aurva gave him the name of Sagar (SA, ‘with,’ and gar, ‘poison’). ”Sage Aurva gave Sagar the knowledge of the Vedas (the sacred scripture of the Hindus revealed by Brahma and arranged in the present form by Vyasji namely-) and also gifted him with the extremely powerful weapon Agneyastra (fire weapon). ”Even the Devtas (deities) were afraid of this weapon.
With the help of the Agneyastra, King Sagar defeated the Haihaya Kshatriyas and got back the lost kingdom of his father Bahuk. He later won over the whole world and also removed the religion of Taljandhas and Shakas after defeating them. King Sagar had two wives, Sumati, the daughter of Kashyap, and Keshini, the daughter of Raja Vidarbha.
Keshini gave birth to a son named Asamanjas. Asamanjas had a son named Anshuman, grandson named Dilip and great grandson named Bhagiratha who brought Ganga down to the earth. Sumati gave birth to 60,000 sons who were reduced to ashes due to the curse of Kapil Muni.
According to the story of King Sagara and his 60,000 sons as said in Mahabharata, Queen Sumati observed penance in Aurva Muni’s ashram to get a son. ”From her womb a Tumbi (a small pot of hollowed gourd) full of seeds (nucleus) was obtained. King Sagar took out the seeds and put each one individually in a pot full of ghee. These grew in to embryos and sixty thousand sons were born.
”With a desire to win over the world, King Sagara performed an Ashvamedh Yagya and let the horse of the yagya loose for world conquest. Lord Indra got nervous over this and he thought that King Sagar wanted to take away Indra’s stature by performing this “Ashvamedh Yagya”. So he stole the horse of the yagya and left him outside Kapil Muni’s ashram. When King Sagar’s 60,000 sons reached Kapil Muni’s ashram while searching for the horse, and seeing the horse standing outside the ashram they thought Kapil to be guilty of stealing their horse.
Neither Anshuman nor his son Dilip was successful in this task. But Dilip’s son, Bhagirath was determined to get this task done .”He started meditating intensely for several years and finally Ganga got pleased and descended to the earth. To prevent the earth from flooding, Lord Shiva received Ganga in his matted locks. King Bhagirath then worshipped Lord Shiva, and finally Shiva blessed him and released Ganga from his locks in seven streams. The water of Ganga touched the ashes of sons of Sagar, whose souls were liberated. | <urn:uuid:bc1c966c-ca24-49f9-86c4-a31b523ea3ef> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.sagarworld.com/itihaas/king-sagara-and-his-60000-sons/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.980164 | 887 | 2.25 | 2 |
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Another black boy was killed by police, this time in Texas.
His name was Jordan Edwards.
Jordan was 15, a “model student,” a “popular football player” and “a kid that did everything right.”
He was a freshman at Mesquite High School, in a suburb east of Dallas.
In a recorded message to the school community, principal Kevin Samples described Jordan as “a good student who was very well-liked by his teachers, coaches and his fellow students.” Samples added that the “entire district — especially the staff and students of Mesquite High School — are mourning this terrible loss.”
Head football coach Jeff Fleener posted on social media: “Nothing can prepare you for a day like today. … I have felt a range of emotions from extreme sadness, sick to my stomach, anger, questioning, and simply asking, ‘Why?’ My faith tells me that only God can tell me why, but that answer will come in His time. But knowing Jordan, his huge heart, his big smile, and his constant, positivity, God is putting him to work.”
I wanted to start with these details about Jordan, because how else can we even try to comprehend his loss? I am writing from the city of Cleveland, where less than three years ago, another black boy, 12-year-old Tamir Rice, was shot and killed by police. If I learned anything from the immediate coverage after his death, it’s that we must emphasize early that this boy — this black boy — did not deserve to die.
Jordan Edwards spent his last conscious moments in a car driven by his 16-year-old brother in another Dallas suburb. As has been subsequently reported, the teens in the car — Jordan, his two brothers and two friends — had no weapons, and they were not drunk. None of them has been charged with any crime.
At first, Balch Springs Police Department Chief Jonathan Haber claimed that one of his officers, later identified as Roy Oliver, fired at the teens’ car because it was backing down the street in an “aggressive manner” toward officers called to break up a teen party.
Hours later, the police chief walked that story back, saying body camera footage showed the car driving away when the officer raised his rifle and began shooting.
“After reviewing the video,” Haber said, “I don’t believe that (the shooting) met our core values.”
The Dallas County medical examiner has ruled Jordan’s death a homicide. Cause of death: rifle wound to the head.
The police officer has been fired. We await further news about what happens next.
Meanwhile, Jordan Edwards’ family is not the family it used to be, before Jordan was shot in the head.
“This entire ordeal has been inescapable,” family members said in a statement released through their lawyer. They described Jordan as a “loving child, with a humble and sharing spirit,” sharing a bond with his siblings that was “indescribable.”
His brothers, the family continued, will never be the same.
“Not only have Jordan’s brothers lost their best friend; they witnessed firsthand his violent, senseless, murder. Their young lives will forever be altered. No one, let alone young children, should witness such horrific, unexplainable violence.”
We too often fail to mention this, let alone dwell on it, when children are killed. Family members — parents and grandparents, siblings and cousins, aunts and uncles — all of them are shattered in their own ways, none of which we want to imagine.
Jordan Edwards’ family is asking that we try. It is the very least we can do. Our discomfort is irrelevant.
The Washington Post editorial board asks, “Will this latest, utterly needless death of a young African American male make ‘Black Lives Matter’ more than a hashtag by spurring needed police reforms?”
As the Post reported, about 25 percent of the 330 people shot and killed this year by police were black, and 7 percent of them were unarmed.
If you think Black Lives Matter is only a hashtag, get off Twitter and start talking to the families in our communities — emphasis on “our” — who worry every day that the black sons they kiss goodbye in the morning will be dead by midnight.
We’d rather not think about that, either.
Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and professional in residence at Kent State University’s school of journalism. She is the author of two books, including “…and His Lovely Wife,” which chronicled the successful race of her husband, Sherrod Brown, for the U.S. Senate. To find out more about Connie Schultz (firstname.lastname@example.org) and read her past columns, please visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com. | <urn:uuid:1ecc15aa-4be8-43d1-aba0-aa197a9d4c66> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.nationalmemo.com/name-jordan-edwards | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.980107 | 1,063 | 1.65625 | 2 |
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Stop-Motion - An Enduring Cinematic Artform
Wallace and Gromit are the fantastic plasticine characters that star in a series of films made by the Oscar-winning studio Aardvark Animations and their creator Nick Park. Using a store of plasticine models, model soundstages and immense patience, Wallace and Gromit are brought to life through an act of considerable coordination, and the use of stop-motion cameras.
Stop-motion cameras are ones whose shutters can be controlled to open only once and when instructed; traditionally this was by means of a remote but with advances in digital photography, this can be done by pressing a key on a keyboard.
Another advance in photography is the camera phone, and thanks to a superb Android camera app, it is now possible to create stop motion films on your mobile!
Stop-Motion Lite for Android Camera Phones
Available via the Android Market, Stop-Motion - Lite is a free version of a more fully featured application. Used in conjunction with your imagination, it can yield remarkable results, thanks to its simple user interface.
For instance, a basic animation can be created with a few common desktop items, such as a few pencils and a pair of scissors. In five minutes you can create a film that portrays the items snaking their way across a desk; the only drawback might be that the film lasts only 5 seconds.
Ideally, Stop-Motion - Lite should be used in conjunction with a mobile phone camera tripod for the best results – this will ensure that the subject of your animation is perfectly lined up at all times.
Before proceeding, you will need to have downloaded Stop-Motion - Lite from the Android Market; it will run on devices using Android version 1.5 and later. Note that the full version is just $1.99, so you might opt to use this instead; the full version is fully featured and allows you to record movies in whatever resolution your camera is capable of. You can also download via AppBrain.com.
How to Create a Stop-Motion Movie with Your Android Camera
Using the example above, we’ll look at how to create a stop-motion movie with an Android camera. For more in-depth tips, our Guide to Making a Stop-Motion Video offers plenty of ideas.
Run Stop-Motion - Lite; use the Capture New tab, where you can alter the playback rate by selecting an FPS (frames per second) as well as check what memory you have remaining. When you’re happy with these, select Ready.
The app will then display an image from your Android camera viewfinder – however it will be in the form of a grid, ideal for lining up images.
Next, position the item you wish to animate on your desk. When it is in position, touch the grid in order to capture the image. Then, move the item, and capture another image. You should repeat this until your item has completed its journey, whereupon you should press the Save button in the top right of the screen.
Once saved the stop-motion clip will be saved in the My Stop-Motions menu – simply select and press Play to view the results! You can also upload your clips to YouTube using the Upload button!
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IL VEI is the Braghieri family Savino, Anna and their son Riccardo run winery located in a small village named Piozzano in the suburbs of Piacenza. It’s on the beautiful hill surrounded by unspoiled rich nature that chemical fertilizers and agricultural chemicals have never been used all around here. Savino and Anna started to grow grapes on 1 hectare of land, increase it to 8 hectares now. They make wines in the traditional local method that it is bottled during the fermentation and performs a secondary fermentation in a bottle. Thus carbon dioxide is generated in a bottle and prevents the oxidation of wine. So they never use SO2 when bottling.
Region : Emilia Romagna - Piozzano/Piacenza/Italy
Wine Maker : Savino Braghieri
Vines Area : 8 ha
Annual Production : Sold by measure, bottled to order
Toward wine is made, regular customers come directly and buy large quantities of wine in a damigiana. They also enjoy drinking, eating and catching up on each other’s lives at that moment. The Braghieri family sells most of their wine production by measure in this way, and bottles wine to order for selling to local restaurants and wine shops. We can seldom drink these locally grown and locally consumed wines even in Italy.
Every item has a different color of wine cap. Savino, Anna and Riccardo discussed and decided it among themselves. Ladybug became their trademark by being drawn on the wine label. It hadn’t been planned, ladybug had happened to rest on the grape vine when they had taken a photo for a label. Their personalities are also simple, natural and warm. They possess all virtue that farmers are expected to have: honesty, humility and rectitude. Their wine is “The Terroir Wine" that make us feel warm at home.
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Mouth cancer is a serious matter and remains one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the UK. In 2020/2021 the disease claimed the lives of over 2,700 people. However, what makes this figure a real concern is that it is almost double the figure from just a decade ago.
What’s also concerning is research that suggests that the majority of people (64%) don’t check their mouths for any signs of the disease, while 27% of individuals don’t know any of the early signs of the disease at all.[i]
A quick check for symptoms on a regular basis is an excellent way to catch the disease before it becomes more severe and more difficult to treat.
Common symptoms of mouth cancer include ulcers that do not heal for long periods of time (over three weeks) any red or white patches on the inner cheeks, tongue or gums, lumps and swellings with no discernible cause and, in some cases, persistent hoarseness.
While finding one of these signs is not guaranteed proof that you have mouth cancer, these anomalies are all signs that should be seen by a professional for further evaluation.
A full mouth check only need take a couple of minutes, and it’s important to check thoroughly using a light and a mirror so that you can see places that are trickier to view.
To lower your chance of developing mouth cancer further, you can also change any behaviour that may be putting you at higher risk. There are a range of habits that have been linked to higher incidence of mouth cancer, including drinking alcohol, smoking, chewing tobacco, use of sun beds and poor diet. There are also other factors that may cause higher risk, including HPV, previous cancer elsewhere in the body, a weak immune system and genetic predispositions to cancer.[ii]
As you can see, not all of these risks can be avoided, so a daily check really is the best way to keep on top of mouth cancer and to help ensure that if you do develop the disease, it’s caught as early as possible.
Ultimately, cancer remains a very real risk for us all. But by understanding how to perform a quick self check, knowing the symptoms and keeping your risk factors in mind, you can do all in your power to prevent the disease and, if the worst case scenario happens and you do find something unusual during one of your checks, you can get it seen by a professional as soon as possible.
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[i] Oral Health Foundation. A Simple Check For Mouth Cancer Could Save Your Life. Link: https://www.dentalhealth.org/news/a-simple-check-for-mouth-cancer-could-save-your-life [Last accessed December 21].
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Internationalisation of Toyota
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Toyota is Japan’s biggest car company and the second largest in the world after General Motors. It produces around eight million vehicles per year, about a million fewer than the number produced by General Motors. Toyota markets vehicles in over 160 countries. The company dominates the market in Japan, with about 45% of all new cars registered in 2004 being Toyotas. Toyota also has entered in the uropean and North American market . It has significant market shares in several fast-growing south-east Asian countries.
Toyota has factories all over the world, manufacturing or assembling vehicles for local markets, including its most popular model, the Corolla. Toyota has manufacturing or assembly plants in the United States, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Poland, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, and more recently India and Argentina. Toyota New Zealand assembled vehicles until 1998, when it switched to importing cars from Japan and Australia. Cars from these plants are often exported to other countries. For example, the South African-built Toyota Corolla is exported to Australia, while the Australian-built Camry is exported (in left hand drive) to countries in the Middle East. Between 1997 and 2000, the number one selling car in the U.S. was the Toyota Camry. It was dethroned in 2001 by the Honda Accord, only to regain its place in 2002, with the introduction of a redesigned model.
2. EXPANSION OF THE JAPANESE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Japan’s automobile export was the centre of trade resistance with the US and the European Community in the 1980s. That was partly because Japanese manufacturers tried to reduce the conflict that they began local production. Foreign direct investment to facilitate the local production had other virtues as well: for the Japanese manufacturers it enabled them to avoid the risk of exchange rate fluctuation and to respond more directly to the needs of local markets. For the host region of the investment, it meant not only the creation of job, but also eventual transfer of certain technologies via sub-contracting that raised the productivity of the local firms.
In addition to overseas production, which is part of the response to market globalization by the Japanese automobile sector, the production system they adopted also has a significant implication to the globalization of the industry. That is, Japanese manufacturers led departure from Fordism mass production system to post-Fordism in order to respond to more variable and flexible demands, which introduced organisational innovations. One way to express such post-Fordism is the lean production system, which began to replace the Fordism mass-production system even in the United States.
Lean production , according to Womack, Jones and Roos, is not the only feature of Japanese industry, but they present it as a group of universal ideas applicable anywhere by anyone. Mass-production system of Fordism had an important socio-political implication , whereas post-Fordism is also bringing change in the social environment, such as a different style of industrial relations. The spread lean production to the US manufacturers indicates the change of commitment-rules, in which sense the production system originated from some Japanese firms conveyed a certain globalization effect. In short, the Japanese automobile manufacturers (or at least some of them) were leaders in globalization, adjusting their system to market globalization.
The Competitive advantages derived from the lean system spread in various areas of the automobile sector: designing of a new model, the entire manufacturing process, the distribution to end users, and even financing. Most important case is Toyota, like Ford before World War II; Toyota is not dependent on external finance.
3. PROCESS OF INTERNATIONALISATION
3.1. The beginning
The important demand for fuel-efficient in the 1970s provided Japanese manufacturers with opportunities to establish a global internationalization strategy which were based on local production in export market countries, transcending the framework of exports from Japan.
Joint ventures with foreign manufacturers marked the beginning of this new approach. At the time, the U.S. manufacturers General Motors and Ford were beginning to promote their cars plans aimed at producing small passenger cars on a global scale to meet the rising demand for these cars.
As part of this strategy, Isuzu and Suzuki entered into international manufacturing tie-ups with GM; Toyota established a joint venture company, New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI), with GM in the United States; and Ford expanded and reinforced its ties with Toyo Kogyo (now Mazda) in a strategy centred on Asia and the Pacific region.
Joint ventures were also established with European manufacturers during this period: between Honda and British Leyland in the United Kingdom, between Nissan and Motor Iberica in Spain, and between Nissan and Alfa Romeo in Italy. And in early 1984, Nissan was to begin production of Volkswagen’s Santana at its Zama plant in Kanagawa, Japan.
* Joint Ventures
A joint venture is along-term alliance in which is member has an equity stake and exercises control and influence over decision-making.
Joint ventures can offer more rapid and successful entry into a new location than trying to enter it alone. These benefits may spring from a partner’s local knowledge, the presence of existing distribution channels or the increased likelihood of a successful tender because of the presence of a local partner. In some instances, joint ventures have been formed because of restrictions on FDI.
3.2. The process itself
Toyota Motor Corporation is the biggest automobile industry after General Motors, and produces a large variety of models from “minis” to trucks.
Its sales, including the subsidiaries Lexus and Daihatsu, increased from 4.1 million of vehicles in 1994 to 6.3 in 2003. Meanwhile the level of sales kept as 36% in Japan, in foreign countries increased, especially in North America (32%), Europe (12%) and Oriental Asia (10%). Its structure of production covers 12 manufacturer plants and 11 subsidiaries in Japan, and around 45 plants in 25 countries. They employ almost 250,000 people (111,000 in 1994) and assign their products to 160 countries.
Since 1959, the company began to develop an original strategy of internationalisation with a little investment in Brazil. This was basically caused by barriers of commerce, and later on because of the installation of modest plants in markets where its exports were not able to entry from Japan. The attempt of establishing an international and regional system of production began seriously in 1984. In 1985 the production out of Japan was 3.6%, in 1990 reached 14%, in 1995 28.3%, and in 2002 38.2%.
The global structure of production of Toyota is integrated by a group of plants which have different strategies. Toyota has in Japan very efficient and productive plants in order to exploit the international market.
There are also plants out of Japan which form part of an integrated system of regional and global production in order to exploit the regional market. Toyota has made an important system of production in North America in the name of NUMMI (1984), TMMK (1988), TMMC (1988), TMMWV (1998), TMMAL (2003), and, in progress, TMMBC (2004), and TMMTX (2006). Today, Toyota is bringing forward the investments programmed for this market. For European market, Toyota has a system based in plants in United Kingdom (TMUK in 1994), Turkey (TMMT in 2000), France (TMMF in 2001), Poland (TMMP in 2002) and Check Republic (TPCA in 2005) .For the Asian market, Toyota restructured a plant in Thailand (Siam in 1989 and TMT in 1995) in order to start its regional system. Finally, they have a system for Oceania based on the restructuring of its plant in Australia.
There are a few plants of scale and efficient productive in Japan, and most of them in development countries whose their production is destined for local markets.
Since the late 50’s, Toyota has invested in Brazil (1959), Thailand (1964), Malaysia (1968), Portugal (1969), Indonesia (1970), Venezuela (1981), Bangladesh (1982), Taiwan (1986), Filipinas (1989), Colombia (1992), Pakistan (1993), India (1999), and China (2000). The plants in china may be formed part of an Asiatic regional system.
The advantages of Toyota per region indicate that in 2002, 32% corresponded to the Japanese market. In the rest of the world, Toyota sold more than four million of units, mainly in North America with 49% of the total (1.9 million of units), Europe 19% of the total, and oriental Asia 15%. Meridian Asia, Oceania, Latin America, and Africa represent, 6%, 5%, 4%, and 2% of the total sales respectively.
The competitivity of Toyota was demonstrated not only in the market share, but also in the value in the stock exchange regarding to GM and Ford.
4. THE TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Company started to incorporate Ford production, Statistical Process Control and other techniques into an approach called Toyota Production System or Just in Time.
Toyota recognized that the Ford system had some conflictive internal problems, particularly with respect to their workers. With General Douglas Macarthur actively promoting labour unions through his career, the Ford’s attitudes and its demeaning job structures were not viable in post-war Japan. They were also not viable in the American context, but that would not be evident for some years.
Toyota discovered very soon that the workers of the factories had far more to contribute than just physical power.
One of the most important discoveries was related to product variety. The Ford system was built around a single, never changing product. It did not cope well with multiple or new products.
5. LEAN MANUFACTURING
Lean Manufacturing was based on the ideas of the manufacturing people in many different countries.
They do not considerably differ from the techniques developed by Ohno, Shingo and the people at Toyota. The application in any specific factory does change. Just as many firms copied Ford techniques in careless ways, many firms copy Toyota’s techniques in careless ways and with poor results.
6. SWOT ANALYSIS OF TOYOTA
In 2004 Toyota’s new investments in factories in the United States and China produced an important profits rise, against the worldwide motor industry trend. Net profits rose 0.8% to 1.17 trillion yen, while sales were 7.3% higher at 18.55 trillion yen. It is argued that this is because the company has the right mix of products for the markets that it serves. This is an example of much focused segmentation, targeting and positioning in a number of countries.
* Japan’s largest car manufacturer
In 2003 Toyota relegated its rivals Ford into third spot, to become the World’s second largest carmaker with 6.78 million units. The company is still behind rivals General Motors with 8.59 million units in the same period. Its strong industry position is based upon a number of factors including a diversified product range, highly targeted marketing and a commitment to lean manufacturing and quality. The company makes a large range of vehicles for both private customers and commercial organisations. The company uses marketing techniques to identify and satisfy customer needs. Its brand is a household name. The company also maximizes profit through efficient manufacturing approaches (e.g. Total Quality Management).
* Foreign exchange rate
The World market for cars is in a condition of over supply and so car manufacturers need to make sure that it is their models that consumers want. Toyota markets most of its products in the US and in Japan. Therefore it is exposed to fluctuating economic and political conditions those markets. Perhaps that is why the company is beginning to shift its attentions to the emerging Chinese market. Movements in exchange rates could see the already narrow margins in the car market being reduced.
* Operational weakness
The company needs to keep producing cars in order to retain its operational efficiency. Car plants represent a huge investment in expensive fixed costs, as well as the high costs of training and retaining labour. Therefore, if the car market experiences a down turn, the company could see over capacity. If on the other hand the car market experiences an upturn, then the company may leave out on potential sales due to under capacity i.e. it takes time to accommodate. This is a typical problem with high volume car manufacturing.
* Active R&D / Technology Advance
Toyota is based on advance technologies developed by the organisation. Improving oil prices have seen sales of the new hybrid vehicles increase. Toyota has also sold on its technology to other motor manufacturers, for example Ford has bought into the technology for its new Explorer SUV Hybrid. Such moves can only firm up Toyota’s interest and investment in hybrid R&D.
Toyota is to target the ‘urban youth’ market. The company has launched its new Aygo, which is targeted at the streetwise youth market and captures (or attempts to) the nature of dance and DJ culture in a very competitive segment.
* Regulation change
The automotive industry is always seeing new legislation appearing on matters such as safety and environment. For example, legislation on “end of life” of vehicles changed the practices of many car manufacturers in 2002 and 2003 regarding materials used in car manufacture and other factors. New legislation often means new research and development costs for companies as well as supply chain changes.
* Strong Competition
As with any car manufacturer, Toyota faces tremendous competitive rivalry in the car market. Competition is increasing almost daily, with new entrants coming into the market from China, South Korea and new plants in Eastern Europe. The company is also exposed to any movement in the price of raw materials such as rubber, steel and fuel. Competition has also intensified in the try to make low pollution cars. These could be an important advantage in competition.
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While Milton Keynes is often seen as the city of the car, the planners didn’t forget about pedestrians and cyclists and the result was the Redway network. We have over 200 miles of paths dedicated to walking and cycling, covering most of the city estates with some extending out to connect to the older towns like Stony Stratford. Punctuated at intervals by bright yellow bollards, the Redways are generally three metres wide with a red tarmac surface.
Redways were intended to show for the first time on a city-wide scale how travel for pedestrians and cyclists can be made convenient, safe, and pleasant.
An original plan for Redways proposed a secondary grid throughout the new town, passing through the centres of estates and bisecting the primary grid of main roads. The corners of estates would also be linked to those adjacent. In practice this strategy has hardly ever been implemented. Instead, most of the original Redways were constructed as a maze of largely indirect local paths, which need to be linked for the purpose of making through journeys and most of locals used them as a leisure facility rather than as a serious transport system.
Complaints about the indirectness of paths, and recognition of the increasing number of cyclists who preferred to use the grid roads, led to the introduction of cross-city Redways in the late 1980s, which generally run alongside the main roads. Another trend since the mid-80s is the routing of most other Redways alongside estate roads. This is largely in response to public fears about using more isolated paths, but has led to significant problems of its own, particularly as cyclists here encounter many more crossings of side roads and driveways than a cyclist using the estate road itself.
A network of 13 Super Routes criss-cross the city creating direct routes for cycle commuters. These routes closely follow the grid roads and link residential areas to key destinations such as employment areas, train stations and CMK.
In ordinary times I think the Redways are brilliant, not least for the variety. They pass through residential areas, industrial areas, passing shops, taking you through parks, winding past rivers, lakes and through woodland. You see sides of MK that you would never see from the road.
But as things stand, I’d go further and say they’ve been a bit of a sanity saver in recent months. Regular readers will know that we love walking. This area is very heavy clay and when it gets saturated (as it has been for some months) the ground takes forever to dry out. So, walking across the fields has been impossible until quite recently (unless, of course, you don’t mind taking a mud bath).
The Redways allowed us to get some daily air and exercise even in the worst weather when all rugged up, we sallied forth. It was with slightly gritted teeth at times, but sally forth we did.
Now that spring has sprung, we’re seeing a little nature along the way. The hawthorns which line many of our walks are looking beautifully soft and demure, belying their underlying thorns. A galaxy of daisies and violets – both white and purple – grow in the grass along Watling Street and cowslips can be seen against the warehouses of Kiln Farm. We’ve even seen butterflies crossing the paths on some of our warmer days. At this time of year, we are also surrounded by daffodils. I think the original planners must have got them at heavily discounted prices back in the 70s because there are whole armies of them across Milton Keynes, radiating charm and cheerfulness.
A complete map of the Redway network can be seen on an interactive map or you can download the Redway Map in full.
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When we think of stilted bungalows, we picture the Maldives. But Brunei’s overwater mini-city isn’t about luxurious vacations; the centuries-old Kampong Ayer has and still does house many of the capital’s residents.
Here’s the fascinating story of the mini-metropolis sprawling above the Brunei River, written by Sam Bedford.
The City on Stilts
Unlike other floating villages in Southeast Asia, the one in Bandar Seri Begawan resembles more of a mini-city than anything else. A whopping 38 kilometres (23.6 miles) of wooden and concrete boardwalks connect the 42 or so villages.
Timber houses with sun-faded exteriors sit next to mosques, schools and restaurants. Children sit in classrooms as old men fish from their verandas.
Speedboats carry the local police force and fire brigade as well as passengers around the maze. Everyone has access to electricity, running water and television.
And of course, Wi-Fi is available throughout!
Some residents spend most of their lives above the land while others commute by boat to work in the city centre.
The Original 'Venice of The East'
Flashback five hundred years to the European Age of Exploration. Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan travelled with Venetian scholar Antonio Pigafetta. When they sailed near Brunei in 1521, Antonia saw similarities between the stilted village and his hometown.
While the houses in Kampong Ayer stood over the river, wooden boats ferried residents and merchants from one floating village to the next. Just like in Venice.
Today, the term refers to more than 40 destinations in places as diverse as China and Thailand to Iraq. Almost everywhere surrounded by water, rivers or canals earns this clichéd title. But Brunei’s was the original and still holds a much deeper significance.
A 1000-year-old Settlement
According to records made by ancient Chinese merchants, Bajau Sea Nomads built houses above the Brunei River more than 1,000 years ago.
Over the centuries, this grew and expanded into a series of loosely connected villages and neighbourhoods. By the time the Europeans arrived, Kampong Ayer was the centre of the Bruneian Empire.
Everyone from wealthy nobles to peasants lived in the floating village. They didn’t build their houses on the muddy and swampy river banks. Until the arrival of the British in the 19th century.
Early colonials unfamiliar with the traditional river lifestyle began to encourage the residents to move onto land. As the decades passed, more people gave up their ancestor’s way in exchange for life on land. In the early 1900s, more than half of the population still lived in Kampong Ayer.
Kampong Ayer Today
Despite its appearance, not everyone maintains a traditional lifestyle. The flashy cars parked along the Waterfront belong to the wealthier residents who live in two-storied concentre houses.
They live in Kampong Ayer’s more exclusive neighbourhoods away from the shanty towns, corrugated roofs and weathered exteriors.
Both areas become apparent when walking over the boardwalks. Sadly, Kampong Ayer’s population is in decline as more than half the residents have moved to land in the last 40 years.
Those who resisted the pressure to move onto the land keep the ancient customs and traditions of the former Bruneian Empire alive.
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About Everything DiSC: Theory and Research
Everything DiSC® is a learning experience for personal development that is based on the DiSC® model and assesses an individual's preferences and inclinations in accordance with that model. However, what exactly does the DiSC model entail?
The DiSC Model is the bedrock upon which each individual Everything DiSC program is built. This model, which outlines the four fundamental behavioral patterns of D, I S, and C, is deceptively straightforward despite its potency. | <urn:uuid:bcf97454-f3e9-41b7-95e4-63dfc60babe6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://learningunlimited.com/about-everything-disc-ebook/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.953689 | 103 | 1.96875 | 2 |
My boys have become Lego crazy in the last six months. I think it may have something to do with their growing obsession with Minecraft, combined with a couple of recent stops at the Lego Store in Downtown Disney. They can’t wait to see what’s under the Christmas tree and in their Three Kings Day shoes. So what’s the connection between Lego and Minecraft?
Both activities involve stacking blocks, one digital, one physical, into anything you can think of. I’m great with that. I enjoy watching quietly from afar and listening as their imaginations begin to take flight. By way of example, it was really cool watching my younger boy think his way through how to build a replica of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge on both Minecraft and with Legos, especially when it came to those curvy cables. The best part was watching him test different possible solutions with Legos.
Anyway, all this Lego play means we have to have a sensible way to manage the inevitable mess. The kids’ room is pretty small, so we’ve let them play Lego in the front room. But this means we’ve had to find a way to keep the Lego from becoming an eyesore or a walking hazard.
First, we’ve given them an old unfitted bed sheet to use on the floor or on top of the card table. As long as they play on top of the sheet, clean up is a snap. And second, I made a storage bin out of a five gallon Lowe’s bucket and modified it for use as an ottoman in the front room. It’s not super fancy, so the kids don’t have to be afraid of it, but it’s a functional ottoman when the kids are not playing Lego, which I like.
Here is a list of what I used:
- Lowe’s bucket with lid
- Blue Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Multi-color Dazzle twine
- Glue gun
- Pillow filler
- Staple gun and staples
- Piece of thin plywood (meassurement)
So, first we cut a round of plywood to match the diameter of the bucket lid.
To do this we used our Rockwell BladeRunner saw which made fast work of it.
Next we stole some pillow filler from a worn out pillow, placed it on top of the round, covered it with fabric, pulled the fabric tight around to the other side, and heavy-duty stapled the fabric to the bottom.
Next, I used a bobby pin to thread a simple design with different colors onto the burlap.
I painted the bucket with some blue paint to cover the white parts and used a hot glue gun to attach the fabric-covered, wood round to the top of the plastic lid. Then I glued one end of the burlap to the bucket at the bottom and wrapped the whole bucket all the way around until it overlapped a bit. Then I glued the bottom edge of the burlap to the bucket all the way around and glued the burlap to itself at the seam.
It’s rustic and simple and perfect for the boys. They just wrap up the sheet and place it in the bucket when done.
Feeling like adding a little order to your chaos? Why not register for the Lowe’s Creative Ideas magazine? It’s free, is published every three months, comes directly to your home, and is full of creative ideas to inspire you.
The Ideas Creativas Facebook page has lots of interesting projects as well, all in Spanish, too!
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by Chris Ritter, Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration
November 18, 2019
Whenever NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer plans to explore off the southeast coast of the United States, we know there will be challenges. No matter how much we anticipate and plan for them, it’s always disappointing when we’re unable to deploy the remotely operated vehicles (ROV) and share the wonders of the deep with scientists and other dedicated followers who join us live online. The 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration cruise has certainly had its fair share of challenges and lost dive days. Here’s a little insight into the factors that have been guiding our dive/no dive decisions.
Potentially dangerous situations are inherent in ROV operations during launch and recovery and while operating at depth. During launch and recovery, deck crew and ROV engineers are on the back deck of the ship assisting with operations. In rough weather (i.e., wind over ~25 knots or 29 miles per hour and waves over ~6 feet), the ship motions could become so extreme that the deck crew could lose footing on deck, or the ROVs could swing unsafely while being lifted by the crane. It’s part of the dive supervisor’s job to help minimize the operational risks for personnel on deck.
The dangers of operations are not limited to launch and recovery. While descending and ascending in the water column, the cable that attaches the ROVs to the ship can become entangled in the ship’s propellers or rudders if the ship is not making proper forward way through the water. On the seafloor, there are concerns that the currents could push the vehicles into geological features. The dive supervisor helps manage ship speed and movements so that both the ROVs and ship are not harmed during operations.
There is no formula that we can use to decide whether or not it’s safe to dive. When preparing for a deepwater ROV dive, the navigator, dive supervisor, and ship operators study the three major forces acting on the ship. These major forces are the wind, the seas (i.e., the waves), and the currents.
At most dive locations around the world, the wind and seas are the predominant forces. If these two forces are minimal, the dive supervisor and commanding officer usually give the “green light” for a dive. This is not the case in the waters of the Atlantic off the Southeastern U.S. because of the Gulf Stream, which is a strong ocean current that brings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico into the Atlantic Ocean and extends along the eastern coast of the United States and Canada.
For almost all the ROV dives during the 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration, the Gulf Stream has been the predominant force on the ship. Surface currents such as the Gulf Stream affect the ship’s ability to hold position during a dive and affect how the vehicles stream behind the ship during launch and recovery when the vehicles are in the water column. Since the Gulf Stream is such a large, consistent, and high-magnitude force, there are also subsurface currents that affect the ROVs during their descent, ascent, and throughout the dive while on bottom.
The ROV team on the Okeanos Explorer uses an acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) to estimate surface and subsurface currents. The figures below show readings from the ADCP taken at a dive site that was deemed unsafe for dive operations on the day we were there. The figure on the left displays the surface current direction and magnitude and the figure on the right displays the subsurface current profile throughout the water column. Although the 2.2 knots (2.5 miles per hour) of surface current are much higher than seen at a typical dive site, this alone did not lead to the decision to cancel the dive. With a bottom depth of about 500 meters (1,640 feet), the subsurface current profile shows about a 0.5 meter/second (~ 1 knot, or 1.7 miles per hour) current close to the bottom. This situation isn’t safe for the ROVs, and thus we made the difficult decision to cancel the dive.
The Gulf Stream isn’t all bad though! It’s a big reason why these dive sites are so valuable to the scientific community (and so interesting for those who follow the dives online). The warm Gulf Stream currents bring nutrients and help sustain life like that found among the deep, dense, and diverse coral communities that we’ve been documenting throughout this expedition. With some of the imagery, samples, and data that have been collected at these dive sites, it’s easy to see why diving near the Gulf Stream can be worth its challenges. | <urn:uuid:62617ff6-8bf7-441e-93f8-4eb03be139a8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex1907/logs/nov18/nov18.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.945544 | 987 | 2.796875 | 3 |
Cards and flyers proclaiming the holder is exempt from wearing face masks are fraudulent and not officially endorsed the by U.S. government, the Department of Justice said in a statement Wednesday, after reports of people using the fake cards to flout mandated face coverings emerged on social media.
Multiple states and local governments have mandated the use of masks and face coverings as coronavirus cases rise across the United States, a move that has faced opposition from individuals who view it as a violation of their civil liberties.
The cards which have reportedly been produced by some individuals at business establishments that enforce masking contain a fake DOJ seal and a logo of a group called the Freedom To Breathe Agency, whose website has been taken down.
An archived version of the downed website of the group claims that it is “a movement of proud American citizens who are dedicated to protecting their freedom and liberty.”
Text on the card claims that the user is exempt from any ordinance requiring face mask usage in public adding that “wearing a face mask possesses a mental and/or physical risk to me. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I am not required to disclose my condition to you.”
The faux card threatens “violators” who would presumably force the holder to wear a mask with fines of $75,000 to $150,000.
The DOJ in its statement said it “has been made aware of postings or flyers on the internet regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the use of face masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which include the Department of Justice's seal," adding that "these postings were not issued by the Department and are not endorsed by the Department."
As new cases surge across the country, mask-wearing has become a partisan issue, despite recommendations from the CDC calling for the use of facial coverings in areas where social distancing guidelines may be difficult to maintain. President Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to wear masks in public, a move that has found support within his base. Last month, a Quinnipiac University poll showed that while 90% of Democrats and 66% of independents said that President Trump should wear a face mask when he is out in public, only 38% of Republican voters shared the same opinion. | <urn:uuid:a7078cc1-15bf-4944-93ea-66c05bc076a1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2020/06/25/covid-scam-alert-department-of-justice-warns-says-theres-no-face-mask-exempt-card/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.966877 | 484 | 1.632813 | 2 |
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