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“I will never choose between UV protection and beauty again.” –Hillary Fogelson
The sun is an eternal source of both energy and power, however, there are times when we wish it would just take a break. Over the past few years, the rays of the sun have gotten more extensive and this has lead to the rise in the numbers of beauty and skincare products such as natural skin collagen booster online.
The harrowing effects of the strong UV rays are something that most women are now aware of. There is a reason why the ozone layer is so important as it absorbs most of these rays and prevents it from reaching and affecting us. Primarily, there are three types of UV rays which are:
The UVA and UVB are the rays that reach us, and the UVC which are termed as the most damaging are absorbed by the earth’s atmosphere. When you are considering the damage that can be inflicted upon your soft and supple skin, you will be surprised to know that it is the UVA rays that cause tanning and wrinkles. With the availability of silica supplements that alkalize the water component of the body and also give the collagen benefits, you can now keep the signs of premature wrinkles far away, along with reducing the effects of tanning.
With women stepping out of their homes for work, they too have started getting exposed to the UV rays. This has meant a wider market and acceptability towards collagen supplements in India. One of the benefits of the collagen booster is that it helps women prevent the spurt of premature wrinkles. The reason why UV rays are so harmful to the skin is that it reacts with the natural chemical in the skin which is melanin. Melanin in our skin helps absorb UV rays so that it can prevent the damage done to the skin. Women who are worried about all the premature wrinkles can definitely buy our collagen for skin which also helps in the repair of damaged and wrinkle-prone skin.
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Photocathodes prepared using p-type semiconductor photocatalyst powders of copper gallium selenides (CGSe) were investigated for visible-light-driven photoelectrochemical water splitting. The CGSe powders were prepared by solid-state reaction of selenide precursors with various Ga/Cu ratios. The CGSe photoelectrodes prepared by the particle transfer method showed cathodic photocurrent in an alkaline electrolyte. Pt modification was conducted for all the photoelectrodes by photoassisted electrodeposition. CGSe particles with a Ga/Cu ratio of 2, consisting of the CuGa3Se5 phase and an intermediate phase between CuGaSe2 and CuGa3Se 5, yielded the largest cathodic photocurrent. By surface modification with a CdS semiconductor layer, the photocurrent density and onset potential clearly increased, indicating enhancement of charge separation caused by the formed p-n junction with appropriate band alignment at solid-liquid interfaces. A multilayer structure on the particles was confirmed to be beneficial for enhancing the photocurrent, as in the case of thin-film photoelectrodes. A Pt/CdS/CGSe electrode (Ga/Cu = 2) was demonstrated to work as a photocathode contributing stoichiometric hydrogen evolution from water for 16 h under visible light irradiation.
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In January 2022, OPEN were shortlisted for the William Sutton Prize 2021. The William Sutton Prize was developed by Clarion Housing Group, the UK’s largest provider of affordable housing, to celebrate the legacy of its founder, William Sutton, as a 19th century innovator and philanthropist who bequeathed his fortune to improve the quality of social housing. OPEN’s entry into the Sustainability and Placemaking category proposes a “Community Green Hub Toolkit” which could be used by Clarion (and others) to provide a range of life-improving experiences and facilities via community growing and initiatives with the aim of connecting people with their natural environment.
The Community Green Hub Toolkit will create an inspirational, multi-scale planning and design resource which can be used by Clarion (and others) to provide a range of life-improving experiences and facilities via community growing and initiatives with the aim of connecting people with their natural environment. Our submission is an outline toolkit which would be further refined and expanded should we win.
The ideas set out here are a combination of well-established principles relating to community growing processes and blue-green infrastructure along with early-stage ideas for innovative community ‘hubs’ which tie together different components of the toolkit. These components combine in a way which is new but necessary in the context of the Climate Emergency and offer an alternative way to consider the value of open space which surrounds our established and emerging communities.
The aim is for a toolkit, which can be applied across a range of scales, from small established communities who want to have more involvement with growing and nature within their own home and garden, up to planned new garden settlements where numerous neighbourhood growing hubs will be required to provide for an entirely new community. The range of potential beneficiaries is therefore huge and varied, from individual residents who might be in an existing Clarion property to community interest groups who wish to work the land on a larger scale, benefiting collectively from what can be produced and grown in the public land around them, while improving the biodiversity and health of their neighbourhoods.
OPEN has worked for years on projects where landscape and nature are fundamental building blocks, whether delivered through landscape architecture, large-scale masterplans or architecture. We are frequently involved in the planning of communal growing spaces and have identified a need for a more comprehensive and holistic approach when considering such important community resources.
We are in unprecedented times and the twin challenges of the Global Climate Emergency and the repercussions of the Global Pandemic are impacting every aspect of life – it is not an exaggeration to say that things should never be the same again. Addressing both problems is everyone’s responsibility and should be at the forefront our minds when creating new places and supporting existing communities.
We all have recently spent more time at home, the importance of where and how we live has been questioned as never before. In addition to the design of our physical homes there has been a welcome (and long overdue) recognition of the importance of the surrounding landscape and environment within which our homes are set. Access to these outdoor spaces for growing, to meet family and friends, for exercise and to experience nature has never been more important to improving our health and wellbeing.
Clarion are in a unique position to directly influence the lives of many thousands of people through the policies and working practices they adopt. The proposed toolkit would fill an identified gap to provide access for all to growing facilities and opportunities to interact with the surrounding environment.
OPEN have co-worked with residents and local communities across the country on the design and implementation of a wide variety of projects and therefore have a huge wealth of knowledge as to appropriate collaborative processes and how to empower the communities to make decisions. Many of the proposed toolkit components have been previously tried and tested with existing communities and therefore we propose that the most appropriate time for engagement on the toolkit is at the point where a site or opportunity has been developed and these various components can start to be assembled together and refined into a site-specific solution.
For larger-scale projects where the toolkit is used as a starting point, we would propose to partner with a local community growing group or related charity in order to co-design the facility, aiming to create a partnership relationship between the community groups and Clarion; the ultimate aim is that the community itself takes stewardship of the place and is left with the capability for ongoing decision-making. For smaller-scale implementations, engagement would be with individual residents to understand their requirements and help them make their own decisions about what types of tools/opportunities are best for their own particular requirements and circumstances. Individuals and communities alike need to feel that they can take ownership of their own open spaces and aspects of the countryside, and the toolkit will help empower then with the necessary skills and information to consider how they engage with the natural world around us.
The Toolkit includes several components which could be directly used by individual residents in their own homes and gardens and further rolled out at scale across Clarion’s portfolio. Where these components are physical objects, they could be manufactured in volume and widely distributed to maximise positive impact. Where components are related to natural products (seeds, seedlings, nursery stock) then Clarion could partner with a plant nursery to secure a regular supply of stock which could be distributed in larger initiatives. This Clarion ‘nursery’ could be established on Clarion land and become a company-wide resource, not only for stock, but for expertise in growing and planting which could be disseminated across the group to embed knowledge at all levels.
The long-term vision and ‘big picture potential’ for the idea is where all aspects of the toolkit are integrated into a holistic Community Green Hub which brings together a number of important threads including:
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- provision to support Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG);
- education on existing and new natural ecosystems; and
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Mary’s Cards: Inspiring Hope
In a poem that she left for her family, Mary Barnett asked that her legacy live on through acts of kindness. Will you help us honor this request by making cards of inspiration, encouragement, and hope?
One of BSNCF’s most successful outreach projects has been delivering Smile Kits to female patients battling cancer funded by donations. These Smile Kits include soothing comfort items along with handmade cards of encouragement intended to make the patient smile.
Living with cancer and enduring treatment are tough on the patient. Loved ones fight their own battles. There are ups and downs. There are good days and bad days. What makes a difference in these difficult times is an unexpected act of kindness that brings a smile to the patient’s face. Heartfelt expressions of gratitude can help cancer patients feel loved and can uplift their spirits.
We are seeking individuals, groups, and do-gooders to create cards for those battling cancer which will be included in Smile Kits for female cancer patients. This is a wonderful project for a school, classroom, scout troop or service organization, or family.
Instructions to create cards:
Gather your supplies! You can design a card using simply crayons and paper, or you may choose to use card stock, stickers, stamps, and other embellishments. It’s entirely up to you! In your card, select cheerful phrases like: “Sending smiles across the miles,” “Your smile makes me smile,” and “Let your smile change the world.” Include butterflies, smiley faces, and other symbols of happiness.
Send your cards in one package to:
Envelopes are optional but if you choose to include them, please leave them unsealed. Include your email and contact information so that we can keep in touch and let you know where your letters and/or cards were sent.
Send photos of you writing your letters to firstname.lastname@example.org, post them on Facebook and Instagram, and tag us! If you’d like to make an additional donation to help fund our mission, you can do that here. Your gift is tax deductible as BSNCF is a 501(c)3.
Instructions to receive service hours for school:
Please take a photo of you creating cards or of just your card and post on social media. Tag and like our Facebook and Instagram pages and use #sendingsmiles. Drop your completed cards in the mail. Then, email us at email@example.com if you need a staffer to approve your volunteer service hours!
There are other a variety of other ways that you can volunteer for BSNCF and receive volunteer service hours. Consider participating in the BSNCF Virtual Run/Walk, hold a COVID-19 safe recycled shoe drive, or start a BSNCF fundraising campaign for your birthday or “just because.”
Are you part of a group or club? We’d love to feature your school or community organization! Send us photos and the name of your group to be added to “Students Making Smiles.”
Thank you to our school and community groups currently supporting BSNCF’s projects! Let’s add your group to this list!
- Andover Against Cancer, Andover High School, MA
- Bio-Med Society, Middlewood High School, New York
- Canandaigua Academy, New York
- Coppermine Lacrosse Club, Baltimore, Maryland
- Connect4Cancer, Santa Ana High School, California
- Delta Zeta, Clemson, South Carolina
- Lamar High School, South Carolina
- Loudoun County High School FBLA and Interact, Leesburg, Virginia
- Girl Scout Troop 571, Herndon, Virginia
- Girls On Top of the World, Salisbury State University, Maryland
- Independence High School, San Jose, California
- November Project Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Maury High School National Honor Society, Norfolk, Virginia
- Milwalkee School Of Engineering, Lambda Zeta Nu, Wisconsin
- NSU High School, Plantation, Florida
- Physical Therapy Club, Old Dominion University, Virginia
- Riverside High School FBLA and Interact, Leesburg, Virginia
- Sending Smiles, Notre Dame Prep, Maryland
- St. Michael’s School, Loretto, Pennsylvania
- St John’s School, Houston, Texas
- Vietnamese Student Association, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
- Waynesburg University, Pennsylvania
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Captain Johnny Bones loved to sail the seven seas with some of the roughest shipmates that ever sailed. Captain Johnny Bones ship was called Bloody Bones because every ship that crossed Captain Johnny Bones path would be hammered with cannon fire and when Captain Johnny Bones got through with the crew there was nothing left but "Bloody Bones" When Captain Johnny Bones and his shipmates came aboard they stole all the gold aboard and would slit every crew member's throats aboard and watch their juggler vein squirt blood on the other dead bodies they were laid upon.
Just before Captain Johnny Bones and his men would climb aboard their ship Bloody Bones, they would roast the dead mans hearts over their burning bodies and eat their hearts to show that Captain Johnny Bones and his men were the toughest Pirates in the sea. Very few men in Captain Johnny Bones ship would ever back talk Captain Johnny Bones because if they did they would either walk the plank or have their heads cut off and a rope would be threaded through both ears then tied above their head and the long end of the rope would be tied to the rail and the head would hang a couple of feet along the side of the ship.
When other Pirates dare come along side of Captain Johnny Bone's ship and see all of the severed heads along the side of the ship, that was enough to make any pirate ship retreat and head back home. Captain Johnny Bones's rein of terror would only be short lived when Captain Sever Tooth was ready to sink the most feared Pirate ship in the seven seas. | <urn:uuid:afbf7e70-b407-48b2-90e1-c2bcc03bff2e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.overdrive.com/media/1728948/captain-bloody-bones | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.982995 | 325 | 3.03125 | 3 |
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On the trains of Tokyo screens play ads depicting non-Japanese tourists politely smiling, bowing, asking for directions, pruning plants, ordering food, sitting in saunas and laughing, playing drums in Taiko performances, smoothing out the interior of newly crafted Japanese lacquerware, taking selfies with locals, and generally being pleasant and fitting-in well. At the end of the ad, the words “Tokyo 2020” appear.
The message is clear: the tourists are coming. The tourists are coming and you have nothing to fear.
The tourists are coming. The tourists are coming and you have nothing to fear.
As early as 2014, the Japan National Tourism Organization began discussing ways to make Tokyo more tourist-friendly in anticipation of the 2020 Summer Olympics. These plans included an overhaul of Tokyo’s infrastructure – already strained to absolute capacity – that included 24-hour buses, easier paths to and from Narita Airport (currently a brutal 1.5-2 hours from the city through a labyrinth of differently ticketed, multi-transfer train routes), and multilingual information centers in heavily visited areas of the city.
Side-by-side this ambitious plan was a proposed marketing campaign dubbed “Cool Tokyo” that focused on inserting well-known elements of Japanese popular culture like anime, cosplay, and J-pop into various printed and digital materials. This now-defunct ad campaign, spearheaded by Administrative Reform Minister Tomomi Inada, typifies the Japanese national belief that the nation constitutes a rare cultural beast, a unicorn incomprehensible to outsiders except through the subtextual murmurings underpinning popular culture.
As of now, a scant year before the Olympics are set to begin, not a single one of the aforementioned infrastructure and tourist-preparation measures has gone anywhere.
Instead, there has been bureaucratic bungling and bad omens: the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, stepped down amidst a French probe into corruption and bribery that involves, amongst other things, $2 million passed through a Singaporean company to supposedly help secure Tokyo’s bid for the 2020 Olympics; the JNTO has done its best to slit the throat of Airbnb by swiftly instituting draconian operational rules that vary per city (and even district) and strangely force travelers into less-traveled areas; and in a final, tragic symbol, “Olympic Ojisan,” a 92-year old businessman who became famous on Japanese TV as a superfan, and was something of an Olympic mascot, passed away and will not be able to fulfill his dream of attending Tokyo’s second hosting of the Olympics.
And then there are the ads aimed at inuring Japanese to the coming influx of tourists, by inculcating them with visions of respectful foreign nationals perfectly inserting themselves into Japanese society, which reveal the discomfort of a city forced to play host to a world many Japanese believe is at odds with their own habits and values.
Tokyo’s train ads reveal the discomfort of a city forced to play host to a world many Japanese believe is at odds with their own habits and values.
Certain parts of the city have within the past year begun a combined hiring and training regimen for employees in the retail and food and beverage industries. More new employees now speak English, and those that don’t are being taught scripts to answer typical questions like, “Can I get this latte with soy milk?” In the absence of bureaucratic competence from the government, individual businesses have started to take these kinds of measures to help cater to non-Japanese speaking customers. This is certainly a positive step, but it seems too little, too late.
On the whole, Tokyo’s preparation for the 2020 Olympics reveals a portrait of a nation woefully underprepared for accepting either the inevitable deluge of Olympic tourists or the inherent multiculturalism of the event. What does this signify about the Japanese national identity and its belief in its own role in the modern world?
Japan, on a whole, about 150 years after the swift modernization of the Meiji Restoration, still believes itself removed from the rest of the world. It is a lonely, misunderstood outlier in East Asia that has built a culture and industry focused almost exclusively on domestic tastes. Time and again, when confronted with this truism, Japanese citizens will recite a similar litany: We’re one race, we only speak Japanese, we’re an island nation, and we’re damned hard to get to.
Many Japanese people in 2019 are still woefully unaware of the rest of the world, even in a place as relatively cosmopolitan as Tokyo (where fewer than 1% of its residents are non-Japanese, despite being the most diverse city in the country). The average Japanese – especially those in other cities or from rural areas – has little contact with people from other countries. It’s notoriously difficult for foreigners to work in Japan, and those who do, aside from English teachers, often come in through educational routes like exchange programs.
Many Japanese people in 2019 are still woefully unaware of the rest of the world, even in a place as relatively cosmopolitan as Tokyo.
Additionally, typical Japanese work schedules often leave little free time and permit vacations around just a few national holidays. This makes domestic travel far more practical, and, in the event Japanese are willing to spend 28 hours of a five day break flying to somewhere in Europe and back, they often still stay in Japanese-language tour groups.
Of course, entrenched cultural xenophobia can’t and won’t be dismantled by a single sporting event, nor does it need to be for the Olympics to be successful. However, it’s a great opportunity for the Japanese people to open not just their country to foreign travelers, but their minds as well, especially in a nation where peace is synonymous with sameness, and the notion that difference can engender cooperation is utterly alien. The Olympics, after all, were founded on the idea that all people can come together in the spirit of friendly competition, regardless of creed, background, nationality, or ethnicity.
Japan needs the diversity that’s being glossed over by train ads to combat the idea that it’s a rare cultural beast that no one else can understand. Japanese society is resilient and adaptive enough to endure military defeat, occupation, and being nuked twice. It can endure an influx of foreigners committing endless, but ultimately harmless, faux pas like talking on trains or sticking chopsticks into bowls of rice. It might even gain something from the experience. | <urn:uuid:0db0b1ad-8a50-4bf8-8d80-c7eebd870f93> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rabbitholemag.com/olympic-isolation/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.954037 | 1,370 | 1.734375 | 2 |
Dnd 5e Languages (5th Edition)
In dungeons and dragons 5th edition game our character can speak some default 5e languages which are indicated by your race and also your character background might offer you the access to urge one or some additional dnd 5e languages depending on your choice. You want to use the D&d 5e character sheet to notice these 5e languages.
Actually, there’s no separate category for the simplest 5e languages and it comes from your experience together with your character and the way many 5e backgrounds you’ve got used and also 5e races,..etc with of these aspects you’ll gather some 5e languages, in order that they are going to be the simplest and useful dnd languages in your campaign.
In the event that you simply got to talk or within the event that you got to determine the precise theme you ought to realize that language. Now you’ve got an idea regarding our present subject. Precisely today we’ll believe the D&D 5e languages of Cells and Mythical beasts Pretending Diversion.
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In the event that you simply select an alternate language that your adversary doesn’t comprehend you’ll speak together with your |along with your together with your characters without having any dread and furthermore you’ll make an appointment to beat them within the fight with your colleagues. Presently you’ll attend the short portrayal of the D&D 5e languages list.
How Can Choose Different Languages From The Dungeons & DragonsGAME?
From here you’ll determine what number of conceivable 5e Languages are there to beat your enemy with another Language.
- The main thing you’ve got to understand no but “Two languages” to start out the first level,
- Your “Race Will Show” your character default language,
- When you get an alternate race, for ex: Half-Mythical being there you’ll get to more language. On the off chance that you simply get Half-Mythical person then the Prison Ace will offer you “Extra language To Learn“. With this procedure, “Your INT Score Won’t Influence”.
- In the event that you simply got to choose a minimum of one extra language then “Your Experience May offer you Access” thereto specific assignment,
- In the wake of selecting the underlying language, you would like to “Think of Them On Your Character Sheet“,
- You need to pick your language from the “Standard language Table“,
- From the quality language table, you’ve got a chance to settle on the language “Which Is Normal In Your Battle”,
- In this table, you’ve got a chance to settle on another language which the “Criminals And Different Resistances Can’t Speak Or Get it”,
- You can buy a rank thereon yet it’s “Smarter to shop for a Speak language Aptitude” instead of acquiring the rank through any abilities,
From the above mentioned, you’ll absorb the tactic to urge more language to your character. Indeed we are saying with regard to the etymological framework. you’ve got to shop for a talking language aptitude from different abilities and you would like to expand your levels by adopting more language.
Indeed, after reading this text, you want to have gotten to understand almost everything about the top-rated game Dungeons and Dragons 5E(D&D languages) and the way it’s evolved over the years to become the topmost game.
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I thought about creating a 4-dimensional bar chart and make my Calculus IV professor proud. Another idea that came to mind was to create an extension that develops itself so I would never have to develop an extension again. Lastly, I got a random message some Saturday afternoon (because we have nothing better to do) from Julian Villafuerte taunting me and begging me to help him develop an idea he had for a sheet in his very cool Qlik Sense app about Mexico City’s bike-sharing program.
Obviously, I went with Julian’s idea, and here’s the story how it came to be.
The Iterative Development Process
Before I explain the lessons I learned and share a few tips, let’s review the iterative development process between Julian and me. It was a great collaboration between a Qlik Sense Developer and a Qlik Sense Data Architect / Business Analyst that’s worth replicating.
Step 1, the idea originated from a requirement that Julian couldn’t fulfill using Qlik Sense native objects and any existing visualization extension in Qlik Branch. He wanted to include an object that used Google Maps to show street-level detail and route information. He had already done some investigation and had a rough idea what he wanted, which helped me get started in the right direction.
Step 2, I accepted his challenge and created a prototype to test the technical feasibility of adding Google Maps to a Qlik Sense extension . I read a bit about the Google Maps API that Julian had sent me and copied example code from this documentation into a simple Qlik Sense Extension. I tested it in a Qlik Sense demo and sent the following results back to Julian to get more detailed information about what he wanted.
Step 3, Julian explained what he needed in greater detailed and sent me the following wire frame. I also got access to develop and test the extension in the actual Qlik Sense app where he was going to use it.
Step 4, as I pieced together the extension and added the street view, overall map, route, and distance from various Google Maps APIs, I sent Julian the progress. He in turn tested the extension and sent me his feedback. It was a windy road over four weeks.
Step 5, at a certain point when the extension’s functionality worked as designed, Julian took over and made the final aesthetic adjustments to the HTML and CSS. He transposed the map elements and changed the font size and color. I had to point him in the right direction to know what files to change, but he was able to make the adjustments himself without my help. I would assume the same holds true for most Qlik Sense Data Architect / Business Analysts. HTML and CSS are easy languages to learn, and easier to adjust.
In the end, I learned from this process how a Qlik Sense Developer and a Qlik Sense Data Architect / Business Analyst can collaborate to create a great Qlik Sense app. You can download resulting Qlik Sense extension called Evolcon Google Street View from Qlik Branch. Also, if you haven’t done so already, you can learn more about the rest of Julian’s Qlik Sense app about Mexico City’s bike-sharing program, or Ecobici, in his blog.
Technical Lessons Learned
I didn’t really learn web development or Qlik Sense extension development until I created my own extension. Here are some of the things I learned in practice that the books and tutorials didn’t teach me.
The Hard Refresh
Qlik Sense extensions stick to a browser’s cache like gum sticks to shoes. This is great for people who use an extension, but horrible for the developers who create them. At the start, I found myself stuck in an infinite loop of changing something in my extension, hitting refresh, and seeing no change. I then learned that you had to clean the browser cache to see the changes, but who wants to have to clean the browser cache after every change. Finally, I discovered how to do a hard refresh and my life was never the same.
The Google Maps APIs and RequireJS
In my previous blog post, I explained the challenge I had with RequireJS when I followed the Qlik Sense Extension tutorial. I had yet another issue when trying to add Google Maps APIs to my first extension through RequireJS. Luckily, Miller Medeiros developed a solution and documented how it works on his blog. In short, I copied async.js to my extension folder and then added the following string to the module array. (Generate your own Google API code and use it to replace myAPIKey.)
define( [ ..., "./async!https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=myAPIKey&amp;callback=initMap" ],...
Add HTML in the Easiest Way
After learning to use jQuery to add HTML tags as a chain of functions, I got carried away and tried to use this method to create the HTML layout for my first extension. After several failed attempts, I discovered that it was better to keep things simple by writing out the HTML to a variable and then use one jQuery append() to add it all in one large swoop.
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Adolescence is an important stage of life for bone health that provides a unique opportunity to maximise mineral retention and prevent the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures later in life. Because Ca is becoming increasingly deficient in the diet due to a decrease in milk consumption( Reference Fulgoni, Keast and Auestad 1 , Reference Krebs-Smith, Guenther and Subar 2 ), there is strong interest in functional food ingredients for enhancing Ca utilisation. Non-digestible oligosaccharides, including fructo-oligosaccharides( Reference Abrams, Griffin and Hawthorne 3 , Reference Griffin, Davila and Abrams 4 ) and galacto-oligosaccharides( Reference van den Heuvel, Schoterman and Muijs 5 ), have been reported to be associated with increased Ca absorption. In animal studies, these carbohydrate compounds have been found to be associated with increases in bone mineral density (BMD)( Reference Devareddy, Khalil and Korlagunta 6 – Reference Zafar, Weaver and Zhao 8 ) as well as improved bone geometry and strength( Reference Weaver, Martin and Nakatsu 7 , Reference Scholz-Ahrens, Acil and Schrezenmeir 9 , Reference Lobo, Colli and Filisetti 10 ). The increase in Ca absorption and subsequent improvements in bone health are possibly mediated by microbial fermentation. Bongers & Van den Heuvel( Reference Bongers and Van den Heuvel 11 ) suggested that SCFA produced by microbial fermentation can produce an acidic intestinal environment ideal for increasing the solubility and transcellular absorption of Ca.
We had compared eight novel fibres for their effects on Ca utilisation and bone properties in a growing rat model( Reference Weaver, Martin and Story 12 ). Soluble maize fibre (SCF) was found to have effects similar to those of soluble fibre dextrin and confer greater bone health benefits when compared with resistant starch (RS), pullulan, polydextrose, inulin and Synergy1®; ORAFTI. SCF increased bone mineral content by 7·6 %, BMD by 2·9 %, femoral cortical area by 19·6 %, cortical thickness by 22·4 % and peak breaking force by 8·8 %. Compared with controls, SCF resulted in significant increases in faecal content weight and total SCFA, acetate and propionate production, which, in part, indicate the involvement of intestinal microbes.
Factors that enhance bone density and bone mineral content have the potential to contribute to a skeleton that will resist fractures later in life. Prebiotics may provide a novel means of influencing mineral bioavailability to improve peak bone mass. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to better understand the role of SCF in humans by examining its effects on Ca absorption and retention as well as changes in gut microbiota composition in adolescent boys and girls consuming habitually low daily Ca amounts.
Subjects and methods
Healthy adolescent girls and boys were recruited from local schools, community centres and Indiana extension offices and by sending direct mails to the surrounding areas. A total of fifteen boys, aged 13–15 years, and nine girls, aged 12–14 years, participated in the metabolic studies. Screening questionnaires were used to determine eligibility based on a brief medical history, maturational age, physical activity and habitual dietary intake assessed with a 6 d diet record. Adolescent girls and boys who were generally healthy and were willing to consume the foods provided as part of the controlled diets were eligible to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria included abnormal liver or kidney function, malabsorptive disorders, anaemia, smoking, history of using medications influencing Ca metabolism (steroids and thiazide diuretics), body weight outside the 5th–95th BMI percentile for age, regular consumption of illegal drugs, non-prescription drugs, or any kind of contraceptives, and pregnancy. The subjects were not permitted to take nutritional supplements while participating in these studies and were asked to discontinue use before coming to the camp. The present study was conducted according to the guidelines laid down in the Declaration of Helsinki, and all procedures involving human subjects were approved by the Institutional Review Board of Purdue University. Written informed consent was obtained from all subjects. The present study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01571440.
The present study, designed to provide a summer camp environment, consisted of two 3-week balance studies separated by a 7 d washout period. A double-blind, cross-over design was used in which the participants received two treatments in a randomised order: 12 g SCF (SCF treatment) or 0 g SCF (control (CON) treatment). The study staff used a simple technique for randomisation such that the treatment orders were drawn, for each participant, from a hat containing equal numbers of the two possible randomisation schemes. Studies were structured as summer camps where adolescent boys and girls went on field trips, participated in recreational activities and performed a variety of educational activities. The participants were housed in University Residence Halls at Purdue University during the camp duration.
Controlled diets were provided throughout both camp sessions and consisted of foods typically eaten by adolescent children such as spaghetti, hamburgers, sandwiches and potato chips. The participants were assigned to one of five energy levels (7322, 8786, 10 042, 11 297 and 12 552 kJ) based on the estimated energy requirements calculated using the Harris–Benedict equations( Reference Harris and Benedict 13 ). The diets were designed to maintain body weight and to contain constant amounts of key nutrients. The controlled diets were provided as a 4 d cycle menu with three meals and two snacks daily. On average, the diets contained 14 % protein, 33 % fat, 53 % carbohydrate, 5 μg vitamin D, 1100 mg P, 2300 mg Na and 600 mg Ca. The basal diet contained 15 g of fibre and the intervention product contributed an additional 0 or 12 g SCF. This yielded a total dietary fibre content of 15 and 27 g for the CON and SCF treatments, respectively. SCF was present in Welch's® fruit snacks (WELCH Foods, Inc.) and divided into two 0 or 6 g fibre doses provided at lunch and dinner. The SCF ingredient (PROMITOR® Soluble Corn Fiber 70) provided by Tate & Lyle is a fermentable, non-digestible carbohydrate and contains 70 % (minimum) soluble dietary fibre.
Anthropometric parameter and bone measurements
Anthropometric parameters including weight, sitting height, bitrochanteric width, waist circumference and hip circumference were measured during the first session of the camp. Standing height was measured at the beginning of the first session using a wall-mounted stadiometer, and weight was monitored in the morning on each day with an electronic digital scale to ensure that it remained stable throughout the sessions. Bone mineral content and BMD were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (GE Lunar) during one balance period to determine the bone status of the participants. Bone measurements of the whole body, spine, forearm and both hips were taken.
Measurement of hormones and biochemical markers of bone metabolism
A fasting, baseline blood sample was collected on the 1st day of the camp for the determination of general blood chemistry to verify the clinical profile and health of the participants. A second fasting sample was collected at the end of the camp to measure the biochemical markers of bone dynamics and hormones related to Ca and vitamin D metabolism. The concentrations of serum total Ca, phosphate, total alkaline phosphatase and creatinine and urinary creatinine and phosphate were measured by routine chemistry. The concentration of serum parathyroid hormone 1–84 was determined using a two-site immunoassay (CV ± 7·1 %) (Nichols Institute Diagnostics). The concentrations of insulin-like growth factor 1 and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 3 (IGFBP3) were measured by ELISA (Diagnostics Systems Laboratories, Inc.). The concentration of leptin was determined by RIA (EMD Millipore) and that of sclerostin by ELISA (TECOmedical AG). The concentrations of urinary cross-linked N-telopeptides of type I collagen (NTX) were measured by ELISA (Ostex International). The concentration of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D was determined by LC–MS/MS analysis (Agilent Rapid Res 1200 LC system, Novilytic LLC).
Sample collection and analysis
All urine and faecal samples were collected from day 1 to day 21 of each balance period and pooled as 24 h collections. Ca content in the diets and faecal and urine samples was measured using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (Optima 4300 DV, Perkin Elmer Instrument) as described previously( Reference Wu, Martin and Braun 14 ). All faecal samples were frozen and processed later for the determination of Ca content. Urine samples were refrigerated and also analysed later for the determination of total Ca content. The procedure followed for faecal sampling for the microbiological analysis is described below.
Evaluation of compliance
The participants were supervised during activity, meal and sample collection periods by trained counsellors for 24 h each day. Unconsumed food from meals was collected and its amount recorded. Urine sample collection compliance was evaluated by measuring creatinine excreted in the urine by an enzymatic colorimetric assay (COBAS Integra, Roche Diagnostics). Faecal sample collection compliance was assessed by polyethylene glycol recovery in the faeces. Each participant was given 3 g of polyethylene glycol (E3350; Dow Chemical Company) divided into 1 g doses at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The percentage of polyethylene glycol recovery was measured in 24 h faecal collections by a turbidimetric assay( Reference Allen, Raynolds and Margen 15 ) and was used as a basis to exclude participant data in case of poor compliance.
Evaluation of gastrointestinal symptoms
The presence of stomach noises, flatulence, bloating and abdominal pain among the participants was evaluated daily using a short questionnaire. The severity of gastrointestinal symptoms was assessed daily by self-reports using a scale of 1–10 (0 = none and 10 = very severe). The questionnaire was created during the second 3-week treatment, which did not allow for validation before use and resulted in a shorter assessment period (18 consecutive days).
Fractional calcium absorption test
During the last week of each session, following an overnight fast, the participants underwent a Ca absorption test carried out using methods described previously( Reference Whisner, Martin and Schoterman 16 ). On the morning of the test, phlebotomists inserted catheters and drew 10 ml baseline venous samples. Immediately after the blood draw, the participants consumed a breakfast consisting of an English muffin, scrambled eggs, butter and jam. The meal contained 150 mg Ca from 2 % milk plus 15 mg 44Ca (96·5 % enrichment), a stable non-radioactive isotope. The oral isotope was administered as a liquid calcium chloride (44CaCl2) that was added to the milk and allowed to equilibrate overnight. Following breakfast, the participants were not allowed to consume any food, but were allowed to drink ad libitum deionised water. A second stable isotope, 43Ca (5 mg, 60·2 % enrichment) also given as calcium chloride, was administered intravenously 1 h after the consumption of breakfast and the oral isotope. A final blood draw was performed 3 h after the administration of the intravenous dose, after which the catheters were removed and the participants were served lunch.
Absorption and retention calculations
Changes in fractional Ca absorption over 48 h following Ca isotope administration were measured using two 24 h urine pools with a modified version of the published methodologies( Reference Whisner, Martin and Schoterman 16 ). Urine samples collected in 24 h pools for 2 d (0–24 and 24–48 h) after the absorption test were analysed for 44Ca and 43Ca enrichment by high-resolution inductively coupled plasma MS (Finnegan Element2, Thermo Scientific). To more specifically measure increases in absorption due to bacterial fermentation in the colon, two separate 24 h pooled analyses were used instead of using the more typical 48 h cumulative urine analysis. This method is based on previous results indicating that a urine collection period of at least 36 h is required to detect an effect of prebiotics( Reference van den Heuvel, Muys and van Dokkum 17 ). Previously, our laboratory group had found that separating urine samples into 12 h pools was helpful in identifying the 24–48 h time frame as being important for measuring lower gut absorption( Reference Whisner, Martin and Schoterman 16 ). Fractional Ca absorption (equation 1) was calculated as an enrichment ratio of the administered isotopes (44Ca and 43Ca) to another naturally occurring isotope (42Ca) in the 0–24 and 24–48 h urine collections. The Δ excess value was calculated as the presence of 44Ca and 43Ca relative to 42Ca in the urine at the end of each 24 h period minus the baseline abundance ratios of 44Ca and 43Ca relative to 42Ca. These values were corrected for the natural abundance of each isotope (44Ca = 0·02 083, 43Ca = 0·00 135) and doses (mg) given:
Balance data were used to calculate Ca retention (equation 2) by subtracting 24 h Ca excretion in urine and faeces from 24 h dietary Ca intake. The first week of each 3-week study was considered to be the equilibration period for the participants to get acclimated to Ca intake and fibre treatment, while the remaining 2 weeks were considered to be the experimental period. Balance was calculated based on as many of the 14 d present in the experimental period as possible, so long as it allowed calculations to begin and end on days the faecal samples were collected. The total Ca balance over this period was divided by the number of consecutive days between the faecal sample collection periods to obtain the average daily Ca balance. Daily urinary Ca excretion values used in the balance calculations were corrected for variation in the timing of collections and incomplete collections by adjusting 24 h urinary Ca values for daily creatinine excretion (equation 3). Urinary excretion of creatinine remains relatively constant over 24 h, making this metabolite a standard marker of urine sample collection compliance. Ca retention was calculated using both uncorrected and corrected values for urinary Ca excretion. Apparent Ca absorption (equation 4) was determined as the difference between Ca intake and faecal Ca excretion, while net Ca absorption efficiency (equation 5) was calculated as Ca intake minus Ca faecal excretion, divided by Ca intake:
Faecal sample processing and DNA extraction
Faecal microbial community composition and structure were determined in samples collected at the beginning and end of each session for each participant. After frozen faecal samples were weighed and completely thawed at 4°C, sterilised double-distilled water (twice the weight of the faecal samples) was added to the samples and the samples were homogenised in a stomacher. Faecal slurries were stored at − 20 °C until DNA extraction. DNA was extracted from 50–100 mg of faecal material using the FastDNA® SPIN Kit for Soil (MP Biochemicals) as described previously( Reference Ariefdjohan, Savaiano and Nakatsu 18 ). DNA quality was checked using a 0·7 % agarose gel and a NanoDrop 1000 spectrophotometer (Thermo Scientific), and then DNA was quantified using a NanoDrop 3300 fluorospectrometer (Thermo Scientific).
Determination of microbial community composition using pyrosequencing
The phylogenetic diversity of bacterial communities was determined using 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequences obtained using 454 FLX titanium chemistry and Roche Genome Sequencer (454 Life Sciences-Roche) and primers that amplify the V3–V5 region of the 16S rRNA gene( Reference Nossa, Oberdorf and Yang 19 ). Multiple samples were run and differentiated using 10 bp-tagged forward primers. The initial PCR of faecal sample extracts was carried out using high-fidelity Phusion DNA Polymerase (NEB) and amplicons were gel-purified (QIAEX II Gel Extraction Kit, Qiagen). At the Purdue Genomics facilities, purified amplicons were quantified by fluorometry after staining using the PicoGreen DNA Assay Kit (Invitrogen) and by quantitative PCR, and equimolar amounts were used for 454 FLX titanium chemistry sequencing.
The 16S rRNA gene sequence dataset was analysed using the Quantitative Insights Into Microbial Ecology (QIIME) pipeline (http://qiime.org/)( Reference Caporaso, Kuczynski and Stombaugh 20 ) that utilises a multi-software approach to perform quality filtering, operational taxonomic unit (OTU) picking, taxonomic assignment, alpha diversity (bacterial diversity within each sample) and beta diversity (bacterial similarities and differences among the samples) measures. With the QIIME pipeline, sequences were split into sample groups using identification tags on the primers and low-quality sequences were removed from the dataset. The quality of the sequences was considered low if the Q score was < 25 and length was < 400 or >1000 bp or ambiguous sequences or mismatches were found in the primer sequence. OTU were picked using the uclust method( Reference Edgar 21 ), and representative OTU sequences were aligned using PyNast (http://biocore.github.io/pynast/)( Reference Caporaso, Bittinger and Bushman 22 ) within the QIIME pipeline. ChimeraSlayer( Reference Haas, Gevers and Earl 23 ), a component of the QIIME pipeline, was used to identify and remove chimeric sequences from the OTU table. Final taxonomic assignments for representative OTU were made using the Greengenes dataset version 4feb2011 (http://greengenes.lbl.gov) (97 % sequence similarity) and Ribosomal Database Project (RDP) (http://rdp.cme.msu.edu) classifier at 80 % confidence.
Statistical analyses were carried out using SAS (version 9.2; SAS Institute, Inc.). The baseline characteristics of the female and male participants were compared using t tests. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to assess differences in non-parametric gastrointestinal symptoms. Pearson's correlations were used to examine potential associations between the change in fractional Ca absorption in the 24–48 h urine pools (absorption with the SCF treatment minus absorption with the control treatment) and the differences in Ca balance and vitamin D status, baseline anthropometrics, and measures of bone density and strength. A general linear model was used to assess the effect of SCF on fractional Ca absorption. The model controlled for the phase (first v. second 3-week camp session) and order of treatments and accounted for the cross-over design by nesting participant identifier (id) within the order of treatments (random-effect variable). The data were analysed separately for each time period (0–24 and 24–48 h). Similar analyses were carried out for Ca balance. Using published means and standard deviations for fractional Ca absorption reported in adolescent children, we determined that a sample size of twenty-four children would provide sufficient power (80 %) to observe a 5·9 % difference in fractional Ca absorption assuming an α-error of 0·05 and a standard deviation of 9·6 %( Reference Griffin, Hicks and Heaney 24 ). P values < 0·05 were considered statistically significant for all statistical tests.
Alpha diversity rarefaction analysis was carried out to estimate total sequence coverage of the community. OTU tables were used to perform alpha biodiversity estimations (e.g. Shannon and Chao1 indices), and within-subject diversity was assessed by pairwise comparisons of the CON v. SCF samples. Beta biodiversity analysis of the OTU and phylogenetic datasets by ‘Fast UniFrac’ (phylogenetic distance measure) allowed for the comparison of bacterial community composition between the samples( Reference Hamady, Lozupone and Knight 25 ). Wilcoxon rank-sum tests were used for pairwise comparisons of the proportions of members of bacterial taxa (all taxonomic levels tested) at the end of the CON v. SCF treatments. A P value < 0·05 was used as the cut-off for statistical significance in bacterial genera analyses. Pearson's correlations and Spearman's rank correlations were used to detect associations between the difference in fractional Ca absorption between the treatments (24–48 h) and the difference in the proportions of members of bacterial genera after each treatment. Bacteria used in these correlations were those with a genera average value >0·001 ( = 0·1 %), which included the following bacterial taxa: Bifidobacterium; other Coriobacteriaceae; Bacteroides; Barnesiella; Butyricimonas; Parabacteroides; Prevotella; Alistipes; other Rikenellaceae; Enterococcus; Lactobacillus; other Lactobacillaceae; Streptococcus; Clostridium; Eubacterium; Mogibacterium; Blautia; Anaerostipes; Coprococcus; Dorea; other Lachnospiraceae; Roseburia; other Clostridiales; other Peptostreptococcaceae; Sporacetigenium; Acetivibrio; Butyricicoccus; Faecalibacterium; Oscillibacter; other Ruminococcaceae; Ruminococcus; Subdoligranulum; Dialister; other Clostridia; Catenibacterium; Coprobacillus; other Erysipelotrichaceae; Turicibacter; other Firmicutes; other bacteria; Escherichia/Shigella; Pseudomonas; Actinomyces; other Streptococcaceae; Anaerofustis; Anaerococcus.
A total of twenty-four adolescents (nine girls and fifteen boys) participated in the present study during the summer of 2010. Among these, three participants did not undergo the fractional Ca absorption test in both sessions and one participant attended only one of the camp sessions. Therefore, twenty-one and twenty-three participants were included in the fractional Ca absorption and Ca balance analyses, respectively. Analyses of bone biomarkers and bacterial community proportions included twenty-three participants. The participants evaluated in the present study were ethnically diverse with a distribution of eleven Asian, six Hispanic, one Black and six multi-racial (other) teenagers. The characteristics of the participants including age, anthropometrics, physical parameters and bone measures are reported as means and standard deviations for girls and boys separately in Table 1. Girls and boys had similar physical characteristics; statistically significant differences were observed only in the percentage of lean mass (lower in girls than in boys, P= 0·009) and the percentage of fat mass (higher in girls than in boys, P= 0·01) in the study cohort. The mean habitual intakes of Ca and total fibre and soluble fibre were 768 (sd 403) mg/d and 12 (sd 4) g/d and 3·4 (sd 1·1) g/d, respectively.
BMD, bone mineral density; BMC, bone mineral content.
Mean value was significantly different from that of the females: * P< 0·05; ** P< 0·01 (t test).
No significant differences were observed in gastrointestinal symptom severity between participants on the SCF treatment and those on the CON treatment over the 18 d observation period. Self-reported mean daily gastrointestinal symptom scores during the SCF and CON treatments were 0·1 (sd 0·3) v. 0·3 (sd 0·8) for bloating, 0·6 (sd 0·8) v. 1·1 (sd 1·7) for flatulence, 0·3 (sd 0·5) v. 0·4 (sd 0·7) for abdominal cramping, and 0·2 (sd 0·7) v. 0·3 (sd 0·9) for stomach noises.
Fractional calcium absorption, calcium balance and bone biomarkers
Fractional Ca absorption was based on the analysis of isotopes excreted in the urine, which was collected between 0 and 24 and between 24 and 48 h after oral and intravenous isotope administration (Fig. 1). Compared with that observed after the CON treatment, mean fractional Ca absorption did not differ during the first 24 h, but was significantly higher after the SCF treatment (0·595 (sd 0·142) v. 0·664 (sd 0·129), respectively; P= 0·02) at 24–48 h. The difference in mean fractional Ca absorption of 0·069 occurring 24–48 h after the treatment represented an 11·6 % increase in absorption with the SCF treatment. A general linear model identified significant effects of treatment on fractional Ca absorption at 24–48 h (P= 0·02), but not at 0–24 h (P= 0·09). There was no significant effect of treatment order on fractional Ca absorption. Although carry-over effects may have resulted from the 1-week washout period being too short for gut microbiota proportions to return to baseline levels, this finding suggests that the occurrence of carry-over effects was unlikely. There were no significant effects of treatment on net Ca absorption, net Ca absorption efficiency, faecal Ca excretion or Ca retention (Table 2). Values obtained for faecal sample collection compliance, as measured by polyethylene glycol recovery, were 76·0 (sd 12·9) and 78·4 (sd 15·8) % for the SCF and CON treatments, respectively.
* General linear model that includes treatment, order and phase.
† For fractional Ca absorption calculations, n 21 (three subjects did not undergo both fractional Ca absorption tests and were, therefore, excluded from the analysis).
‡ For balance calculations, n 23 (one subject completed only one treatment phase).
The concentrations of bone turnover markers (Table 3) were measured to explore possible intervention effects on bone turnover. When compared as changes from the baseline, no differences in the concentrations of serum alkaline phosphatase, P, Ca, parathyroid hormone 1–84, leptin, insulin-like growth factor, IGFBP3 and sclerostin and urinary NTX, Ca and P were observed after the SCF treatment.
CON, control; PTH, parathyroid hormone 1–84; IGF-1, insulin-like growth factor 1; IGFBP3, insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 3; NTX, cross-liked N-telopeptides of type I collagen; BCE, bone collagen equivalents.
* One participant did not complete both treatment phases.
† Significance is based on differences from the baseline (SCF minus baseline v. CON minus baseline).
The mean 25-hydroxyvitamin D status values after the SCF and CON treatments were 65·2 (sd 18·8) and 59·1 (sd 15·9) nm, respectively, which were not significantly different. No significant associations were observed between differences in vitamin D status and those in fractional Ca absorption (between 24 and 48 h) or net Ca absorption efficiency.
The anthropometric parameters and dietary intake variables of the participants that might influence the effect of SCF on lower gut Ca absorption were evaluated. The difference in fractional Ca absorption in the 24–48 h urine collections between participants on the SCF treatment and those on the CON treatment was not correlated with height (r 0·112, P= 0·63), body surface area (r 0·012, P= 0·96), weight (r − 0·022, P= 0·92), habitual dietary fibre (r 0·150, P= 0·54) and Ca (r 0·012, P= 0·96) intakes, Tanner stage (r − 0·131, P= 0·57) or BMI (r − 0·074, P= 0·75).
Changes in bacterial community composition
Roche 454-Titanium pyrosequencing of forty-six faecal samples yielded a total of 1 793 821 16S rRNA sequences with an average of 19 498 (sd 7126) (range: 8211–41 212) sequences per sample. The number of sequences generated for each participant did not differ significantly when compared by treatment (P>0·05) or the time of faecal collection (baseline v. end samples) (P>0·05). Firmicutes was the most dominant phylum with an average of 89·4 % followed by the phyla Bacteroidetes (5·1 %), Actinobacteria (4·9 %) and Proteobacteria (0·5 %) (Fig. 2). Detailed comparisons of microbial community composition in these adolescents have been reported elsewhere( Reference Clavijo-Gutierrez 26 ), and herein we only report differences in community composition after the SCF treatment.
At the phylum level, regardless of the inclusion of SCF in the clinical diet, the average relative proportion of members of the phylum Bacteroidetes significantly increased and that of members of the phylum Firmicutes decreased by the end of each camp session (Fig. 2). The community composition of participants on the SCF treatment was significantly different from that of participants on the CON treatment at the family level (Fig. 3). There were significantly higher proportions of Porphyromonadaceae (P= 0·02) and other Clostridiales (P= 0·009) and significantly lower proportions of Peptostreptococcaceae (P= 0·04) after the SCF treatment. At the end of each 3-week camp session, there were four genera and three ‘other’ groups that had average proportions that differed significantly (P< 0·05) between participants on the SCF treatment and those on the CON treatment (Table 4). Significant increases in proportions after the SCF treatment were observed for the genera Parabacteroides (P< 0·003), other Clostridiales (P= 0·04) and other Ruminococcaceae (P< 0·03), while significant decreases in proportions were observed for Enterococcus (P< 0·03), Anaerofustis (P< 0·05), Coprococcus (P< 0·03) and other Peptostreptococcaceae (P< 0·002). There was also an increase in the proportions of Bifidobacterium, Alistipes, Anaerococcus, Catenibacterium and other Clostridia, but the increase in the proportions was not significant. Similarly, decreases in the proportions of Rothia, other Streptococcaceae, Clostridium, Sporacetigenium, Turicibacter and other TM7 genera Incertae sedis were observed after the SCF treatment, but the difference in community proportion after the CON treatment was not significant. Fast UniFrac with jackknife analysis revealed no differences in community structure due to the overall treatment, despite the data being processed using different classification criteria (e.g. OTU v. phylogeny) (data not shown). Alpha diversity values also did not differ significantly between participants on the SCF treatment and those on the CON treatment (data not shown)
* Only taxa in which proportions at the end of the treatment differed with P< 0·05 (Wilcoxon's rank-sum test) are listed.
Correlations between the proportions of members of bacterial genera and fractional calcium absorption
In an exploratory analysis, Pearson's correlations and Spearman rank-sum analyses were used to identify bacteria having potential influence on the Ca absorption response. Changes (those with the SCF treatment minus those with the CON treatment) in fractional Ca absorption measured in the 24–48 h urine collections were negatively correlated (decreases in the proportions of members of bacterial genera as Ca absorption with the SCF treatment increased) with the proportions of Actinomyces, Pseudomonas of the phylum Actinobacteria and other Erysipelotrichaceae of the phylum Firmicutes. Conversely, changes in fractional Ca absorption were positively correlated (increases in the proportions of members of bacterial genera as Ca absorption with the SCF treatment increased) with the proportions of the Bacteroidetes member Bacteroides as well as Butyricicoccus, Oscillibacter and Dialister of the phylum Firmicutes (Table 5).
* Pearson's correlations and Spearman's rank correlations.
† Data are shown for correlations that were significant (P< 0·05), while analysis included correlations for all genera making up >0·001 ( = 0·1 %), which included the following bacterial taxa: Bifidobacterium; other Coriobacteriaceae; Bacteroides; Barnesiella; Butyricimonas; Parabacteroides; Prevotella; Alistipes; other Rikenellaceae; Enterococcus; Lactobacillus; other Lactobacillaceae; Streptococcus; Clostridium; Eubacterium; Mogibacterium; Blautia; Anaerostipes; Coprococcus; Dorea; other Lachnospiraceae; Roseburia; other Clostridiales; other Peptostreptococcaceae; Sporacetigenium; Acetivibrio; Butyricicoccus; Faecalibacterium; Oscillibacter; other Ruminococcaceae; Ruminococcus; Subdoligranulum; Dialister; other Clostridia; Catenibacterium; Coprobacillus; other Erysipelotrichaceae; Turicibacter; other Firmicutes; other bacteria; Escherichia/Shigella; Pseudomonas; Actinomyces; other Streptococcaceae; Anaerofustis; Anaerococcus.
Significant increases in fractional Ca absorption were observed in adolescent boys and girls consuming SCF. Broadly, the consumption of SCF resulted in lower proportions of faecal bacteria of the phylum Firmicutes and greater proportions of bacteria of the phylum Bacteroidetes. These changes may influence bone health as increases in fractional Ca absorption were negatively correlated with the proportions of members of the genera Actinomyces and Pseudomonas and positively correlated with those of the genera Bacteroides, Butyricicoccus, Oscillibacter and Dialister. Despite the evidence for an acute increase in fractional Ca absorption via faecal microbiota, no effect of SCF on Ca balance or biochemical markers of bone turnover was observed.
In the present study, daily consumption of 12 g SCF for 21 d by adolescent girls and boys increased fractional Ca absorption by approximately 12 %. This effect was similar to that observed in a previous study reporting a 10·8 % difference in true Ca absorption in adolescent boys consuming 15 g/d oligofructose for 9 d compared with the control group( Reference van den Heuvel, Muys and van Dokkum 17 ). Using dual-stable isotope methods, increases in fractional Ca absorption relative to those observed after control treatments were found to range from 3 to 18 % in young girls and boys consuming 8 g/d inulin–oligofructose mix (Synergy 1®)( Reference Abrams, Griffin and Hawthorne 3 , Reference Griffin, Davila and Abrams 4 , Reference Griffin, Hicks and Heaney 24 , Reference Abrams, Griffin and Hawthorne 27 ). In the present study, habitual fibre intake, specifically of soluble fibre, was low. This may have influenced the response to SCF intervention observed in these teenagers, as positive effects of inulin-type fructans on Ca absorption were only observed when the habitual basal diet lacked fermentable fibres( Reference Raschka and Daniel 28 ).
The 12 % increase in fractional Ca absorption observed in the present study occurred between 24 and 48 h as the effect was significant when measuring the second 24 h urine pool (24–48 h) after the administration of stable Ca isotopes. No significant difference was observed in isotope enrichment in the urine samples collected during the first 24 h. This finding is supported by the literature that suggests that microbial involvement and lower gut absorption are not realised until 24 h after isotope administration( Reference van den Heuvel, Muys and van Dokkum 17 ). Other studies have not measured fractional Ca absorption at various time intervals, as has been done in the present study, to evaluate the effects of prebiotics on Ca absorption over time.
Urinary Ca excretion was non-significantly 18 % higher after the SCF treatment compared with that after the CON treatment, reflective of a greater fractional Ca absorption efficiency. An increase in urinary Ca excretion could contribute to the lack of a beneficial effect of SCF on net Ca absorption and net Ca balance. However, because the increase in urinary Ca excretion was not significant, it is more likely that differences in methods explain the inconsistencies observed in the benefits conferred by SCF. Fractional Ca absorption reveals small changes in isotopic tracer levels over a short period of time and Ca balance is a more crude measure of total Ca content over a longer period of time. We powered the study for fractional Ca absorption, a more sensitive measure than Ca retention, with respect to measurement variability compared with Ca retention and net Ca absorption. For example, faecal Ca excretion is highly variable, requiring a sample size of thirty-four subjects to detect a 61 mg difference in Ca retention with an α-error of 0·05, 80 % power and a standard deviation of the difference of 122 mg/d between the participants. Despite the lack of power to detect an effect on Ca retention, it is possible that the SCF treatment exerted an effect on bone strength. Weaver et al. ( Reference Weaver, Martin and Story 12 ) reported an increase in the peak breaking force of the femur, but no change in retention in rats consuming 4 % SCF by weight. These two methods have a large difference in the percentage of standard deviation, i.e. 9·7 % for breaking force and 41·3 % for Ca retention. This change in bone strength suggests that the SCF intervention perturbed Ca balance in order to affect bone balance.
Consistent with a beneficial effect of fibre consumption on bone, in a long-term study carried out in adolescent boys and girls, consumption of 8 g/d of an inulin-type fructan mixture was found to result in a significantly increased BMD and a persistent effect on fractional Ca absorption from 8 weeks (8·5 %) to 1 year (5·9 %) of daily consumption with no difference being observed in urinary Ca excretion( Reference Abrams, Griffin and Hawthorne 3 ). An animal study carried out in our laboratory specifically demonstrated an increased trabecular BMD in addition to increased cortical area and thickness in the femur after the consumption of SCF (4 % by weight of the diet)( Reference Weaver, Martin and Story 12 ). We observed no differences in the biochemical markers of bone turnover. In small metabolic studies, the high variance in bone markers usually does not result in significant changes in bone turnover due to nutritional interventions that are apparent with isotopic tracer kinetic approaches( Reference Wastney, Martin and Peacock 29 ). Thus, it is more likely that the variability in Ca balance measures observed in the present study was too high to detect effects of higher Ca absorption. Longer-term studies of bone strength and density are needed to determine the beneficial effects of SCF consumption on bone, as physiological effects (Ca retention and bone turnover) have not been detected. Assuming that the increased absorption of Ca with the SCF treatment is sustained, data obtained in the present study indicate that treatment with SCF would lead to an additional Ca retention of 41·4 mg/d. Persistence over a year would account for an additional 15·1 g of Ca or 1·8 % of total body Ca assuming the mean bone mineral content, measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, in the study cohort (2241 g).
The increases in the proportions of members of the phylum Bacteroidetes (Parabacteroides and Alistipes) and a trend towards a greater increase in the proportion of Bifidobacterium suggest that the inclusion of SCF in the diet increased the proportion of beneficial bacteria capable of fermenting RS and producing SCFA( Reference Maathuis, Hoffman and Evans 30 ). The interesting finding that the proportions of members of the phylum Bacteroidetes increased significantly on both the SCF and CON treatments was more likely due to a response to the control diet rather than to a carry-over effect of the SCF treatment. This is supported by the lack of a significant order effect on study outcomes and is further supported by the control diet providing more dietary fibre than the participants' habitual diets. Significant increases in the proportions of members of the family Bacteroidaceae have been reported in adult men after the consumption of SCF as a part of their regular diet( Reference Hooda, Boler and Serao 31 ), but curiously in this particular study the proportion of Bifidobacterium significantly decreased compared with that in the control group. Conversely, healthy adults consuming four increasing doses of galacto-oligosaccharides (0–10 g) were found to exhibit dose-dependent increases in the proportion of bifidobacteria after 3 weeks of consumption( Reference Davis, Martinez and Walter 32 ). In addition to the previously mentioned genera, changes in the proportions of Butyricicoccus, Oscillibacter and Dialister were also significantly correlated with increased Ca absorption in the present study. These genera have previously been identified for their production of SCFA, which may be the result of fibre fermentation( Reference Eeckhaut, Van Immerseel and Teirlynck 33 , Reference Iino, Mori and Tanaka 34 , Reference Jumas-Bilak, Jean-Pierre and Carlier 35 ).
Conversely, the significant decreases in the proportions of members of the genera Enterococcus, Anaerofustis, Coprococcus and other Peptostreptococcaceae with the SCF treatment are less understood, as their functional roles in Ca metabolism have not been identified yet. After fibre is fermented to acetate or lactate, a number of bacteria, which are often members of the phylum Firmicutes, can continue fermenting these metabolites to butyrate. This process may be carried out by other Clostridia and other Ruminococcaceae, taxa that are currently unclassified, the proportions of which increased significantly with the SCF treatment. However, there is very little functional information available currently on these members of the phylum Firmicutes to support this hypothesis. Another study comparing the effect of two different types of RS has reported some similar findings; the authors demonstrated an increase in the proportions of Parabacteroides, Bacteroides, Clostridium clostridioforme and other Clostridiales in participants given a RS4 diet and an increase in those of Eubacterium and Ruminococcus in participants given a RS2-enhanced diet( Reference Martinez, Kim and Duffy 36 ). They also found decreases in the proportions of known butyrate producers Faecalibacterium and Dorea. Inclusion of RS3 in the diet of overweight males was found to result in an increase in the proportions of Oscillibacter, Eubacterium and Ruminococcus ( Reference Walker, Ince and Duncan 37 ). Similar to the present study, these studies could identify specific taxa associated with the dietary treatment, but had difficulty in distinguishing the effect of diet on overall community structure (e.g. using UniFrac) probably due to inter-subject variability in species that are affected and their ability to utilise substrates( Reference Martinez, Kim and Duffy 36 , Reference Walker, Ince and Duncan 37 ).
Some limitations of the present study are the use of only one level of SCF treatment and one level of Ca intake, because work in rats has suggested that the effects of oligofructose on bone structure vary depending on Ca intake( Reference Scholz-Ahrens, Acil and Schrezenmeir 9 ). Thus, neither a dose–response effect of treatment nor the influence of Ca intake on response could be determined. The short duration of the study was also one of the limitations, as we were unable to assess changes in bone density and strength, which a longer-duration study, such as the 1-year intervention study carried out by Abrams et al. ( Reference Abrams, Griffin and Hawthorne 3 ), could have assessed. A future randomised controlled trial is warranted to determine the effects of long-term consumption of SCF on BMD, bone mineral content and bone geometry and associated changes in microbiota.
In conclusion, consumption of 12 g/d SCF, a prebiotic fibre that was well tolerated in the present study, positively influenced short-term Ca absorption in adolescent girls and boys. SCF-induced absorption occurred after 24 h, which may be indicative of lower gut involvement as this change coincided with increases in the proportions of SCFA-producing bacteria. However, SCF did not alter net Ca retention. Therefore, the present study cannot resolve whether the balance method is too insensitive to determine the benefits of improved Ca absorption or whether the benefits decline with chronic feeding. Further work is required to assess whether SCF influences bone mineralisation in the long term and how microbial interplay modulates the individual response to prebiotic treatments.
The authors thank Arthur Armstrong and Andrea Clavijo for performing the PCR–denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and pyrosequencing analyses and for their assistance in interpreting sequence data. This project would not have been possible without the longstanding technical and clinical assistance of Ania Kempa-Steczko and Doug Maish.
The present study was funded by Tate & Lyle. In addition to financial support, Tate & Lyle contributed to the study design and reviewed the manuscript. The data obtained in the course of the present study and reported in the article are considered proprietary data to which Tate & Lyle claims ‘exclusive right of reference’ in accordance with Regulation (EC) no. 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Nutrition and Health Claims Made on Foods. The ‘exclusive right of reference’ does not prohibit the referencing or quotation of the present article, provided any such reference or quotation does not call into question Tate & Lyle's ownership of data. The content of the present article does not constitute an endorsement of any product of Tate & Lyle by Purdue.
C. M. Weaver serves on the Advisory Board of Pharmavite.
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The Haydn Saal Concert at Schloss Esterházy
The Haydn Saal, Schloss Esterházy
Haydn Saal is at the center of Schloss Esterházy, one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe. The composer, Joseph Haydn, worked here for the wealthy Esterházy family. His contract of employment started May 1st 1761 and he continued to work here for the next 30 years.
He was ‘released’ from his contract in year 1790, where he began a life as an independent composer – unheard of at the time – travelling all over Europe, including London, where he became extremely popular – and pretty wealthy.
He was among the most creative composers of the day. He can reasonably be regarded as the father of the Viennese classicism as well as the father of the symphony. By the way, it was him who introduced the tradition that audiences should not clap between the movements of a Symphony. A tradition that has been extended to all pieces of music within the classical sphere and a tradition that follows us to this day.
Esterházy - the Versailles of Middle Europe
You’ll find The Esterházy Palace approximately 35 miles away from Vienna. A bus will take us from the Austrian capital at about 1 pm Thursday. (and, conveniently, will also – at around 9 pm – take us back to Vienna after the concert).
Transportation in the 18th century was cumbersome to say the least. As a consequence, Haydn spent most of his career at the periphery of the European capital of classical music. He once said: “isolation forced me to be original”.
But naturally, he did visit Vienna occasionally. He was mentor to Mozart, with whom he developed a close friendship. And he was also the music teacher to another true giant, Ludwig van Beethoven. Their relationship, on the other hand, was ‘complicated’.
Haydn’s creativity will be displayed during the concert with a nod to his protégé, Mozart. Eisenstadt’s String Quartet, formed by Sophia Nemeth, Johanna Paola Chauta Murcia, Medina Celia Muniz and Ana Spahn will perform the below program for us.
Wine Tasting at the Schloss Terrace
It was Haydn’s job to create new music for prince Esterházy’s many social gatherings. Evenings that were a kind of the baroque’s answer to today’s LinkedIn. Ambassadors, business men and land owners sat here enjoying the splendor of the palace, the palace’s kitchen and listening to the works of one of Europe’s most renowned composers.
The Esterházy palace is also the proprietor of large vineyards. A charming little detail: Up to 25% of Haydn’s salary was paid in the castle’s wines. We, at Parnassos.dk, are convinced that in order to fully appreciate Haydn’s music, one must necessarily taste what was on his paycheck.
Therefore, when the concert is over, we will go to the palace’s imposing Portiko, with a view of the equally impressive palace garden. Esterházy’s sommelier will here let us know, and let us taste, about the various exquisite wines from the Eisenstadt district.
All in the name of high classical music, of course.
After the wine tasting a “Heuriger” restaurant awaits us in Burgenland near the palace.
The Esterházy Program
- Joseph Haydn
- Divertimento in E-minor, Hob XVI/47
- W.A. Mozart
- Divertimento in D-major, KV 125a
- Joseph Haydn
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After defeating the Minnesota Lynx, the 2021 Ladies’s Nationwide Basketball Affiliation (WNBA) champion group, the Chicago Sky is celebrating 50 years of equivalent training for girls and women and 50 years of empowering them to take part extra totally in American society. and skill, in order that they are going to give a contribution to the welfare of the country as a complete.
He labored with a post-match panel that integrated two-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympian Candice Parker, Sky chairman and minority proprietor Margaret Stander, Mayor of Chicago Lowry, in 1972 when the historical Identify IX regulation used to be handed. it is celebrating. Lightfoot and longtime DePaul College girls’s basketball trainer Doug Bruno. All of them mentioned the affect of Identify IX on girls specifically and in a materialistic approach, opening up alternatives for them to play sports activities at school specifically and its advantages to a democratic society on the whole.
However, if you do not know, let’s get started with what Identify IX is.
About fifty years in the past, on June 23, 1972, Identify IX of the Federal Training Act Modification of 1972, which is a part of the Civil Rights Act, used to be signed into legislation. This introduced that “nobody in the USA will likely be topic to sexual exclusion, disenfranchisement, or discrimination in any instructional program or task receiving federal monetary help.”
It may be argued that Identify IX and the establishment of equality and non-discrimination as a complete represent or even outline necessary cultural and political traditions in American historical past.
Should not equality and rights be discriminated in opposition to a core price that American citizens imagine in or declare to cherish, even supposing it has no longer traditionally been implemented in nationwide cultural and social practices or has all the time been expressed and revered of their rules? ,
Sure, on this land of freedom and within the place of birth of heroes, girls and women won an equivalent training best in 1972. However this era is principally two generations of girls in The usa who have been suffering from this legislation.
After all, the Excellent Court docket of the USA, as we noticed in Roe v. Wade, obviously disagree that 5 many years of criminal affect and affect at the lives of American citizens necessarily established this price and comparable rules in India. Historical past and traditions of the folks.
The unique Excellent Court docket determination in Roe v. Wade used to be made in January 1973, simply six months after Identify IX used to be handed, and used to be meant to give protection to girls’s rights and equality sooner than the legislation by means of giving girls the precise and skill to keep watch over their our bodies. a lot to and make selections about their very own well being, particularly reproductive well being.
cry W. Wade did not reside to be fifty, nor did Identify IX, which is why this panel is so necessary in the case of marking and teaching the target market in regards to the historical past and advantages of this legislation for ladies and the broader American neighborhood.
Whilst the IX name party used to be surely deliberate sooner than the Excellent Court docket’s determination to strike down Roe v. Wade, the Excellent Court docket’s determination influenced dialogue of necessary regulation selling girls at the basketball court docket amongst different social sectors.
Margaret Stander, founding president and CEO of Chicago Sky, highlighted Alito’s arguable references and Excellent Court docket assaults on girls’s rights and empowerment that Sky celebrated that night.
And the entire individuals within the dialogue, particularly Parker and Stander, emphasised the significance of the WNBA as crucial and strong social pressure for the safety of civil, human and democratic rights in American tradition and society.
Certainly, as I latterly wrote at the pages us coverageAfter taking part within the Sky Recreation, which the group celebrated on June 10, the WNBA continues to advertise girls’s and LGBTQ rights all through its lifestyles, and as an impressive cultural and social counterattack in opposition to white male supremacists, anti-democratic insurance policies and values. . Unhealthy and much more bad. Major movement.
Stander emphasised how Sky and the League as a complete serve as and advertise their values, which can be very obviously the egalitarian values of democracy, which deal with any individual or individual as second-class electorate, irrespective of pores and skin colour. , girls or individuals of the LGBTQ neighborhood.
Strolling previous Wintrust Enviornment, Sky’s house stadium, on sport day, the world options pictures and emblems worn by means of fanatics that confirm the glory and value of girls, LGBTQ other folks and other folks of colour. This isn’t some extent of rivalry or controversy; transparent; That is the on a regular basis tradition of the WNBA, and the Chicago Sky, the tradition that represents democracy, is exemplary.
As I stated in my earlier article, at the moment when democracy is below such hearth, and the forces of oppression and hatred are so robust and rising, there may be an absolute want for actual democracy and fashions of humanity wherein we see electorate How rights and rights are discovered. Human
As Candace Parker famous, her accomplishments shouldn’t have been conceivable with out Identify IX, because it required colleges, together with schools and universities, to supply girls with equivalent alternatives in sports activities. Many colleges did not also have girls’s and girls’s sports activities groups sooner than Identify IX, and naturally the video games did not air on ESPN.
And we within the WNBA want to see how equality sooner than the legislation is helping us all.
We see how a lot skill Parker has. So simply believe if girls have been ready to get the similar enhance as males in growing their abilities and enhance that may and does give a contribution to our society via regulation like Identify IX.
Whilst the Excellent Court docket in Roe v. Wade, let’s acknowledge, rejoice and enhance the efforts that proceed to transport us ahead, and organizations just like the WNBA and Chicago Sky which might be doing it and appearing us precisely what and how you can reside the values of true democracy and democratic tradition, as in WNBA.
Tim Libertti is Professor of American Literature and Tradition at Chicago State College. An established innovative voice, she has revealed a large number of educational and journalistic articles on tradition, category, race, gender, and politics, for which she has won awards from the Operating Magnificence Analysis Affiliation, the World Hard work Communications Affiliation, the Nationwide Federation of Hard work Associations, and the Nationwide Business Union Federation. Ladies of the Press and Illinois Ladies’s Press Affiliation. | <urn:uuid:b45d4a55-ddaf-4073-9a0f-aa6a275241c3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.gaming-updates.com/chicago-sky-celebrates-50-years-of-ladiess-equality-with-identify-ix-alito-and-scottus-do-the-reverse/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.940344 | 1,396 | 2.234375 | 2 |
In 1944 a team of 500 self-propelled combines cut more than a million acres of wheat from Texas to Canada.
Classic Stories Run Time: 00:06:43
About this Episode
This 1949 Massey Harris Model 21A Self-Propelled Combine and 1949 B1 Dodge Truck were part of recreation of the historical harvest brigade, a team of 500 self-propelled combines that in 1944 cut more than a million acres of wheat from Texas to Canada while our nation’s men were away at war. The family who preserved these pieces share their story and their historical significance.
Season 1 – Episode 7
Every One’s A Winner
The Tom Klumpp Collection – On The Road With Aumann Vintage Power
All Across America
Season 3 – Episode 6
History In Motion
Made By Massey
1 of 8 Known – Massey-Harris I-162 Military Tractor
Allis Chalmers Combines – Harvesting With Classic Tractors
Better Than New
The Original Series – Episode 9
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Any good entrepreneur knows that when an idea strikes, you write it down wherever you are¹even if it’s a smoky bar. When Nick Quain’s big idea hit 10 years ago, he was in the midst of a heated discussion with a technology-minded friend (who would soon become his business partner). With a beer in one hand and a napkin near the other, the Web media exec began jotting down his thoughts on what would soon become his new full-time job. A year later, in 2000, Quain launched CellWand Communications and began marketing his company’s innovative service, called #TAXI. The cellphone-only abbreviated dialling code helps millions of North Americans find cabs every year. The idea was spawned from a simple question: how can people get a cab if they can’t find one on the street and don’t know a number to call?
A similar question helped Quain dream up CellWand’s second mobile application. When — or if — it launches this fall, #PIZZA will give consumers an easier way to order a pie. “The service is for when that initial avenue for finding a pizza is all the sudden not there,” says Quain. That happens a lot. According to market-research firm Harris Interactive, pizza is the No. 1 business-listing request made to 411 in the restaurant category — which is the most popular category. Imagine if those callers were to dial #PIZZA instead. With about 250 million mobile users in North America, if even half of them use #PIZZA just once a year, CellWand could easily become a $100-million company, says Quain. But for the service to take off, CellWand must secure some much-needed marketing partners to help spread the word; without them, #PIZZA’s launch, which has already been pushed back by a year, might be further delayed.
Like #TAXI, #PIZZA relies on CellWand’s interactive voice-response technology, created with angel investment “in the low six figures,” says Quain. When you press #74992 (which spells #PIZZA) you’re directed to an automated voice program. The software determines your location, then asks a series of questions to determine your preferences, such as highest quality, lowest price or fastest delivery. Finally, the program connects you to a restaurant that fits your criteria.
To create the database of restaurants, Quain’s employees spoke to thousands of pizza joints across Canada and the U.S. to find out where they deliver, the quality of food, price and service. They also aggregated data from social media, magazines and university-campus discussion groups to determine which pizza places have the best product: “It’s usually some small, family-run business,” says Quain.
The #PIZZA service isn’t meant to circumvent people’s usual pizza-buying methods; Quain is the first to admit that most people craving a pizza will continue to call their favourite local parlour or the one with a catchy ad jingle. CellWand is going after folks who may be out of town or simply across town, where their usual choice doesn’t deliver. “It can be the soccer mom on her way home who doesn’t have a number for a pizza place and needs to order quickly, or the student who’s staying at a friend’s and doesn’t know what restaurant is open,” says Quain. He’s also hoping people new to a city or others who “don’t have the faintest idea who delivers pizza in that area” will use his service.
With the technology and the database ready, Quain is now focusing on marketing. To promote #TAXI, CellWand partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, bars, and liquor and gaming commissions to, as Quain says, “help promote the social responsibility message.” It’s a little more difficult to see buying a slice of pepperoni as an altruistic act, so to get #PIZZA out to the hungry masses, Quain is largely focuing on partnerships with the pizza parlours themselves. His proposition: pizza companies can get premium placement within his service in exchange for his logo being placed on their promotional materials, websites or even pizza boxes. “When you call #PIZZA, we automatically figure out who’s open and delivers to you,” Quain explains. “So, if, say, Pizza Hut is one of those, we could ask, Do you want the cheapest pizza, the best-quality pizza or this cool promotion from Pizza Hut?'”
Quain isn’t worried about securing marketing partners. “Our service is the ultimate shortcut to get a pizza, so stakeholders in the pizza industry are extremely interested in associating themselves with it,” he says. Although he has struck no formal partnerships as yet, he’s had “a lot of conversations” and is confident he’ll soon ink some deals.
Once his marketing partners are in place, Quain will strike up deals with cellphone carriers, who have also expressed interest in the service — not surprising, since it represents a new revenue stream. The $1- to $2-per-call charge to #PIZZA users will be shared between CellWand and the carrier. (Quain won’t reveal the percentage split.)
#PIZZA is most likely to launch in Canada first, with a roll-out in the U.S. soon after. Quain has existing relationships through #TAXI with a number of U.S. cellcos, such as AT&T, Sprint and Verizon, but that doesn’t mean getting a new abbreviated number will be easy. In fact, dealing with the phone companies is the hardest part of his job. “We’re at the whim of carriers,” he says. “And, while it’s easier now, it [still] may be difficult to build a business on the backs of those companies.”
That doesn’t mean Quain won’t try. He says he has other abbreviated phone-number ideas. And he’s also looking beyond dialling codes. For example, CellWand is developing a GPS-based mobile app that, once activated, would tell the system exactly where the user is and what the nearest cab or pizza place is.
But what has Quain most excited is the sheer potential of this business — that is, the millions of students, soccer moms and travellers who have yet to buy a mobile phone. “I remember when there were 10 million cellphone users in Canada,” he says. “Now there are 20 million, and we’re not done yet.”
What the experts say
PROFIT asked a seasoned mobile executive and a professor of entrepreneurship about #PIZZA¹s prospects for success.
President, Impact Mobile, Toronto
The exciting aspect of CellWand’s #TAXI and upcoming #PIZZA service is the number of revenue options in this channel¹advertising, conversion and possibly mobile commerce. Much of the mobile industry is following “shiny objects” such as smartphone widgets, and there is little to no revenue model behind 95% of those applications. CellWand’s challenge, being the broker and chief architect of this value chain, will be to identify these multiple revenue streams and manage them to profitability. Key to success will be getting the critical reach and frequency with the end-consumer required to attract advertisers and brands, as well as help courting the wireless carriers’ participation and promotion of the service. But I sure like the model. It is a pennies-in-the-night transaction model. I like transaction companies in the mobile space because they will make money in a scalable fashion as the mobile market ramps up.
CIBC Teaching Fellow in Entrepreneurship Queen’s School of Business, Kingston, Ont.
CellWand has obviously hit on a legitimate problem; who knew that a popular 411 call is for a local pizza place? Quain has a very interesting challenge ahead of him, however: how to position his company within the shifting sands of the mobile-commerce space. The cellphone carriers have lost a great deal of power within the industry, thanks to the iPhone, iTunes and mobile apps. One no longer needs to be at the whim of the cellphone carriers. However, Quain’s approach should be very attractive to the carriers as they seek to recoup some of the power and revenue they’ve lost. In any case, as the mobile space continues to morph daily, Quain should consider hedging his bets in a couple of ways. First, social media should be a big part of Quain’s strategy going forward. Second, the app space is exploding. If negotiating with the carriers is too onerous, then perhaps Plan B¹the GPS-based app¹needs to become Plan A. | <urn:uuid:a7b9d9ea-85b7-4c21-86f9-0c8c3d1d21c4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://archive.canadianbusiness.com/innovation/business-plan-another-piece-of-the-pie/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571692.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812105810-20220812135810-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.950471 | 1,934 | 1.5625 | 2 |
BGDISC Helps Gather Data for Community Report
BGDISC helps gather data from partners for the 2019 Youth Vital Focus report
“BGDISC was used by our Community Foundation’s Vital Signs Advisory Committee to pull together our Vital Focus on Youth Report. The open data source allowed committee members to go through relevant data reports and tag particular statistics with ‘Youth’. These tabs created an inventory of stats that were eventually aligned with issue ‘clusters’ that had been prescribed by youth. The Vital Focus on Youth Report looked at issues in Grey Bruce that were top of mind for young people including: youth voice, youth spaces, regional transportation, economic barriers, substance use and mental wellness. As a data source and a searchable inventory, BGDISC was a tremendous resource for the Foundation.” Stuart Reid, Executive Director, Community Foundation Grey Bruce
Partners were encouraged to add the tag children and/or youth when they uploaded their data to BGDISC, so that it would came up when you search the databases (see the Summer 2018 Newsletter). You can see how easy it was for Stuart to find the data for his project by clicking on the search button and searching on youth. Try it! | <urn:uuid:186563f2-9c56-46cf-a111-36e3275667b0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://bgdisc.ca/data-story/bgdisc-helps-gather-data-community-report | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571692.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812105810-20220812135810-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.958835 | 252 | 1.640625 | 2 |
As the economy took a massive hit at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russell County’s unemployment numbers hit a staggering 22.6 percent last April.
With vaccines being rolled out and the economy regaining momentum in April 2021, Russell County’s unemployment numbers rebounded well, falling to 4.4 percent last month.
The Kentucky Center for Statistics shows 256 Russell Countians unemployed as of the last report.
Unemployment rates fell in all 120 counties between April 2020 and April 2021.
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The Republic of Tajikistan is located in Central Asia and it is the smallest country among other Central Asian countries. It is bordered by Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east. Pakistan lies to the south separated by the narrow Wakhan Corridor. The area is only 142,000 km2. The population of the country according to the latest estimates is 8,600,000 people. With capital city of Dushanbe, it is a home to the Persian-speaking Tajik people, once part of the Samanid Empire. Today it amuses the visitors with captivating mix of mountainous, unspoiled landscapes and a rich history that has seen it endure Soviet invasion and a devastating civil war.
We have packed the most important locations of this landlocked country into the extended weekend making only 1 day - Thursday off, to avoid as much as possible the hassle to skip office hours. Here is how it looks like:
DAY 1 - Friday
Meeting at Dubai Airport, at 08:00 pm for a direct flight to Dushanbe at 22:35.
Day 2 - Saturday
Arrival in Dushanbe, immigration clearance, transfer to hotel, short rest.
Breakfast at 07:00. Drive towards Shirkent gorge, through Hissar region, driving 1.50 hr, starting hiking towards the footprint of dinosaurs, hiking along the channel stream, lunch at the local farm on the way to taste their home made cottage cheese, honey, fresh fruits. Maximum hiking 4-5 hours, dinner. After dinner we can check local night scene.
Shirkent Valley - Dinosaurs footprints
Shirkent Valley has been established a Nature Reserve in 1991, followed by the discovery of rare three sites of dinosaur footprints from various eras containing more than 400 trails. The first location of these giant, ancient reptiles is located in one of the right bank of the Shirkent River, slightly above a village with the same name. Two lines of pterodactyl footprints are seen here on the surface of erinaceous limestone. The length of the footprints is 0.5m on average, the width up to 30cm, and the step length about 75cm. Since there are no footprints known elsewhere like those in Shirkent, the animal that left them was placed in a new species of dinosaurs which is a suborder of Theropoda and was given the name Macropodosaurus Gravis (lit. heavy kangaroo-anteater).The second group of dinosaur footprints is approximately 5km from the mouth of the Shirkent River, near the watershed on its left side. Footprints here are from a Tridactylous, and most are about 50cm long, but there are also some about 65cm long and up to 45cm wide. The third group of footprints is near Pashmi Kuhna village and has the footprints of only one Tridactylous, but it was a real giant. The length of its feet exceeds 70cm, the width 60cm, and the depth of ground depression under its footprints is up to 10cm. Rare fossil tracks of boring-mollusks, giant signs of wave ripples, fissures of dried sea-silt and other relics from the Dinosaur Age are also here.
Dushanbe - Stalinabad (1929–61) is situated in the center of the Hisor Valley, along the Varzob (Dushanbinka) River in the Gissar valley, in the southwest of the republic. It was built in the Soviet period on the site of three former settlements, of which the largest was named Dyushambe (Tajik dush, meaning “Monday,” its bazaar day). Today that village has become a metropolis, but the Barakat covered market remains one of the most vibrant attractions in the city. Dushanbe's wide, tree-lined avenues are home to a number of monuments and museums, including the Unified Museum and the Museum of Antiquities, as well as a beautiful opera theater and myriad cafes and teahouses where visitors can sample Tajik sweets.
DAY 3 - Sunday
Breakfast at 07:00, leaving Dushanbe towards Anzob pass (3372m) for some stunning views on the way and further to lake Iskandarkul.
ISKANDARKUL - Lake Alexander
Little known and rarely visited Fann mountains form part of the Pamir Range tucked away in northwest Tajikistan. The majestic, biggest lake called Lake Alexander, Iskandarkul is located at altitude of 2200mtrs. It is a pure gem of surrounding snowy peaks reflecting in calm mirrored surface. You may have a difficulty to describe its color, from green to turquoise, blue to dark-purple it changes together with the season and time of the day.
Local lunch, hike to waterfall called by locals Niagara, further hike to snake lake. Boat trip on the lake mirror surface, to take quick look at the president’s dacha on the other side.
In the evening drive back to Dushanbe and check on the local night scene, before heading back to airport. Return to Dubai on Monday at 7am.
Level: Easy, available for beginners. Trail gets a little steep by the end of it.
Activities: trekking, sightseeing, boating,, optional swimming in glacier lake.
Accommodation & meals: hotels double sharing. Meals included, bring your fav snacks.
Cost: 3770 AED all inclusive flights.
covid tests if needed,
Visas: 52 countries visa free regime. Other passports: evisa or consulate visa.
Requirement: trekking shoes – no shoes no hike! daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, waterproof camera, sports electrolytes, power banks, towel, warm blouse (its chilly in the morning), head lamp.
All other details available for RSVPs.
See yah at Iskandarkul! x
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VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery - Shared Responsibility Model
This guide will cover the details of security considerations and implementations for VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery.
VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery is one of VMware’s disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) offerings for the Amazon Web Services cloud, enabling customers to failover workloads between private data centers and VMware Cloud instances on AWS as well as instances between VMware Cloud on AWS.
VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery has the following components:
- Scale-out Cloud File System (“SCFS”)
- DRaaS Connector(s)
VMware has been offering this disaster recovery as a service solution since October 2020 and is protecting production workloads for customers 24x7x365. Maintenance, patching, and upgrades of the above VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery components and the associated VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC(s) is performed by VMware.
Shared Responsibility Model
VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery implements a shared responsibility model that defines distinct roles and responsibilities of the three parties involved in the offering: Customer, VMware, and Amazon Web Services.
“Security in the Cloud” – Customers are responsible for the deployment and ongoing configuration of their VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery environment based on this document.
“On-premises Security” - Customer is for responsible for installation, configuration, and continuous operations of all the on-premises software components and hardware in compliance with the PCI requirements. This includes network connection over which the communication between on-premises and cloud components occurs. This could include but is not limited to using encryption where applicable, having processes for regular software security patching, credential rotations, auditing, and user access controls.
“Security of the Cloud” – VMware is responsible for protecting the software and systems that make up the VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery service. This software infrastructure is composed of the compute, storage, and networking software comprising the Scale-out Cloud File System (SCFS), Orchestrator and DRaaS Connector.
“Security of the Infrastructure” – AWS is responsible for the physical facilities, physical security, infrastructure, and hardware underlying the entire service.
In addition to the VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery shared responsibility model in the cloud, there is also the consideration for certain aspects that may still run in the Customer’s on-premises environments.
Shared Responsibility Matrix
Details on the shared responsibility model employed by VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery can be found in the table below. You can see that a great deal of low-level operational work is handled by the VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery Site Reliability Engineering team leaving the customer to focus on managing their workloads.
|Entity||Responsibility / Activity|
|AWS – Amazon Web Services||
For a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities for VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, please refer to the Service Description and documentation available at vmware.com.
- VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery Getting Started
- VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery Service Description
- VMware Cloud on AWS Getting Started Guide
- VMware Cloud on AWS Service Description
- VMware Cloud Services Security Overview
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Physical capability, physical activity, and their association with femoral bone mineral density in adults aged 40 years and older: The Tromsø study 2015–2016
Peer reviewed, Journal article
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Since muscles can influence bone growth and vice versa, we examined if level of physical activity and physical capability tests can predict areal bone mineral density (aBMD). Both high activity level and good test performance were associated with higher aBMD, especially in women. Introduction: Muscle influences bone formation and vice versa. Tests of physical capability and level of physical activity reflect various muscle qualities. We assessed the associations between total hip aBMD and physical activity as well as a range of standardized physical capability tests in an adult general population. Methods: A total of 3 533 women and men aged 40-84 years, participating in the population-based cross-sectional Tromsø study in Norway in 2015-2016, were included. Linear regression was used to assess associations between aBMD and physical activity and the physical capability tests grip strength, Timed Up and Go (TUG), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and standing balance. Non-linear associations were examined in cubic spline models. Standardized regression coefficients were calculated to compare effect sizes across physical capability measures. Results: In fully adjusted models, higher physical activity was positively associated with total hip aBMD in both sexes compared to a sedentary lifestyle. All tests of physical capability were associated with aBMD in women, SPPB showing the strongest association although effect sizes were too small to indicate clinically significant differences (1 point increase corresponded to an aBMD increase of 0.009 g/cm2, CI = 0.005 to 0.012). In men, SPPB and its subtests were associated with aBMD with chair rises showing the strongest association (1 s increase in execution time corresponded to an aBMD decrease of 0.005 g/cm2, CI = 0.008 to 0.002). Conclusion: Physical activity was associated with aBMD, and tests of physical capability can account for some of the aBMD variations in adults aged 40 years and older, especially in women. | <urn:uuid:98075ef7-1287-4a5a-9402-dcfa9251e8fd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://fhi.brage.unit.no/fhi-xmlui/handle/11250/3009542 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.939308 | 507 | 2.0625 | 2 |
How did Thomas Alva Edison really feel about death and the afterlife? What happens when modern-day paranormal crusaders such as Christopher Moon try to use famous names like Edison for a platform to gain credibility and notoriety?
As most of us do, Thomas Edison said a lot of things. Unlike most of us, however, he flip-flopped consistently on his beliefs. Having the brain of an inventor means that you have to think outside the box as a way of life. It seemed that his mind was always in over-drive and he would sometimes have his mouth engaged while his mind was wandering.
In his youth, Edison did not believe in God, the soul, or an afterlife. At that time Edison liked to call nature the “Supreme Intelligence,” indifferent and merciless toward humanity. Edward Marshall interviewed him for the New York Times (October 2, 1910). “There is no more reason to believe that any human brain will be immortal,” Edison declared, “than there is to think that one of my phonograph cylinders will be immortal… No, the brain is a piece of meat mechanism – nothing more than a wonderful meat mechanism.”
Then, ten years later, Edison expressed just how much his views had changed in Scientific American, October 30, 1920.
“If our personality survives, then it is strictly logical and scientific to assume that it retains memory, intellect, and other faculties and knowledge that we acquire on this earth. Therefore, if personality exists after what we call death, it’s reasonable to conclude that those who leave this earth would like to communicate with those they have left here. …I am inclined to believe that our personality hereafter will be able to affect matter. If this reasoning be correct, then, if we can evolve an instrument so delicate as to be affected, or moved, or manipulated… by our personality as it survives in the next life, such an instrument, when made available, ought to record something.
Certain of the methods now in use are so crude, so childish, so unscientific, that it is amazing how so many rational human beings can take any stock in them. If we ever do succeed in establishing communication with personalities which have left this present life, it certainly won’t be through any of the childish contraptions which seem so silly to the scientist.”
(At this point I must interject that the childish contraptions that are being used today, such as Chris Moon’s Telephone to the dead and Mark Macy’s Polaroid camera, seem very silly to the scientist in me…) Of course, the spiritual community (including Christians) now welcomed Edison into their fold. What was a better endorsement for belief of the afterlife than a converted famous non-believer? Now the once hated Edison became a poster child. But, as they say, nothing lasts forever… especially Edison’s opinions.
Later in his life, Edison conjectured that the human mind was composed of billions of infinitesimal particles that are responsible for intelligence and memory. He thought they came from outer space, bringing wisdom from other inhabited planets. After we die, they may disperse, or they may swarm like bees and enter other human skulls, he said. Edison liked to call his particles “little people.” Occasionally, they would get into conflict with one another. Here is an excerpt from his diary:
“They fight out their differences, and then the stronger group takes charge. If the minority is willing to be disciplined and to conform there is harmony. But minorities sometimes say: ‘To hell with this place; let’s get out of it.’ They refuse to do their appointed work in the man’s body, he sickens and dies, and the minority gets out, as does too, of course, the majority. They are all set free to seek new experience somewhere else.”
I wonder why these later views aren’t as important to those trying to use Edison’s fame to bolster their own Edison was a genius, right? If he abandoned one opinion for another, it must have been because he was on to something, right? Right? Hello? | <urn:uuid:2bb93fd8-0cd2-48e4-bbfc-61b0917f3555> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://weekinweird.com/2008/12/29/how-did-edison-really-feel-about-talking-to-the-dead/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.97528 | 861 | 2.78125 | 3 |
Kolkata, Feb 26 (IANS) New infrastructure, renovation of existing facilities and new tanneries will lead to turnover of the units at the Calcutta Leather Complex (CLC) doubling to Rs 27,000 crore in the next few years, West Bengal Finance and Industries Minister Amit Mitra said on Tuesday.
The complex at Bantala is poised to become the world’s largest leather cluster, employing more than 6 lakh people, in the next few years, he said.
At present, there are 300 tanneries in CLC and 40 leather goods manufacturing units are operational. After installation of the new infrastructure, 200 more tanneries and 230 more leather units and footwear park can be set up on the 230 acres available.
“As a result, the turnover of all units in CLC which is around Rs 13,500 crore at present will become Rs 27,000 crore within next few years,” Mitra said.
The minister on Tuesday handed over offer letters of land allotment to 25 big tanneries at a programme at Bantala. Due to limitation on extraction of underground water, out of 230 acre available land, 70 acre land is being allotted to 28 big tanneries, 97 medium and 62 small tanneries in the first phase.
“The government is all set to spend Rs 540 crore for massive infrastructure development at Bantala. Our intention is to turn the leather hub into the world’s largest,” he said. | <urn:uuid:8cfda117-15db-42f0-ae42-f2fd806c3942> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://newsd.in/units-turnover-in-calcutta-leather-complex-to-double-soon-minister/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.927378 | 318 | 1.554688 | 2 |
SOCHI, November 28 (RIA Novosti) – Russia will begin the full-scale R&D work on its future strategic bomber in 2014, a senior aircraft-manufacturing industry official said Thursday.
The project, known as PAK-DA (an acronym meaning “future long-range aircraft”), has been in the works for several years but was given the formal go-ahead by the Russian leadership last year.
“A decision was made this year to expedite the development of the PAK-DA aircraft,” Mikhail Pogosyan, head of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, said at a meeting on the future of the Russian air force chaired by President Vladimir Putin.
“We finished coordinating the project with the Defense Ministry in September and at present we are getting ready to start full-scale work on research and development of these aircraft next year,” Pogosyan said.
According to Russian media reports citing defense ministry sources, the Tupolev design bureau has won the PAK-DA development tender with its concept for a subsonic aircraft with a “flying wing” shape that provides superior “stealth capabilities.”
The Defense Ministry insisted that the PAK-DA should be equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems and armed with new nuclear-capable long-range cruise missiles in addition to a variety of high-precision conventional weapons.
The new bomber is expected to go into production by 2020 and will most likely be built at a new aircraft assembly line at Russia's Kazan plant (KAPO), according to defense ministry officials.
The PAK-DA is due to replace Russia’s aging fleet of 63 Tupolev Tu-95MS Bear and 13 Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers in the next decade.
Pogosyan said Thursday that the preliminary tests of the modernized Tu-160 and Tu-95 bombers have been completed and they will now undergo a series of inspections by a state acceptance commission.
He did not specify the number of modernized aircraft to be inspected.
According to aircraft industry officials, the modernized bombers feature new weaponry, improved electronics and avionics that double their combat effectiveness. | <urn:uuid:b6f33df3-6505-4cf5-8e39-ac3d4c64be75> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sputniknews.com/20131128/Russia-Speeds-Up-Development-of-New-Strategic-Bomber-185110769.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.955212 | 455 | 1.757813 | 2 |
UNHCR lauds Philippines' accession to 1961 statelessness convention
Stateless girl in Croatia dreams of having "papers"
Without documents proving her nationality, nine-year-old Medina risks being excluded from education, health care and travel.
Without documents, women at high risk of gender-based violence
UNHCR is advocating for women and girls in South Africa to acquire identity documents which can help reduce the risk of statelessness, and physical and psychological abuse.
Drumming against gender-based violence in Ecuador
Afro-Ecuadorians and Afro-Colombian refugees use traditional arrullo rhythms and song to open a conversation about gender-based violence.
UNHCR: World must turn COP26 words into action for forcibly displaced and stateless people
Birth registration drive brings Congo's indigenous in from the shadows
A campaign by the Republic of the Congo and UNHCR provides birth certificates to thousands of Congolese at risk of statelessness, including indigenous people
UNHCR urges governments to accelerate progress and resolve plight of world's stateless
Volunteers boost Sama Bajau birth registration amid pandemic
Since 2019, a community outreach programme has registered 900 of the indigenous seafarers in the Philippines who were at risk of statelessness.
'Political will' needed to safeguard 82.4 million displaced - UNHCR protection chief
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One perfect love beloved ones
Give thankhs Black Christ, I think there is a lot to be said for the impact of literal VIBRATIONS and tonal therapies and Black Christ Salvation the I is exhibiting that in the video the I posted. It is a therapy to simply listen online, even more so to be in person in the presence of these vibrations.
Maybe we can explore the idea that the Great Pyramid also was used for tonal therapy. I've heard this before. Also seen how a sound engineer used a tuning fork to test the tone of the stone wall and it was found that the tuning fork kept vibrating either eternally or very long, I don't remember.
Acoustics of holy places is extremely important and this is why we see today mosques and churches have certain acoustic engineering built into them.
When I lived in arabia I noticed that the very large mosques have little domed structures built all around the outside of them, presumably for outdoors worship I am not sure, but it did strike me as interesting the dome shape and the acoustic impact of building this type if architecture and how this might impact the human body while inside of that space.
IPX Ninja give thankhs for the I response and ideas! The way the I explain about mental food and mental exercise makes a lot of sense and I think the same way some physical bodies are prone to one shape or another, mental bodies can be the same - prone in one direction or another be it anger, sadness, joviality, some people just have an inclination toward a state that is unhealthy and have to work harder to maintain a healthy state of mind.
I think these kind of problems such and anger, bipolar, sadness, self loathing, etc, can be generational, and this impacts people even more so because as the I stated, as children our parents are supposed to provide a certain level of protection and stability which, if they themselves are suffering from mental health issues, a child can face problems earlier on and lifelong due to that early impact.
So sometimes we need to focus on healing our inner child. And I wonder what that looks like for some of the Iyahs if anyone would like to share methods on healing the inner child?
I agree about watching comedy on TV or youtube, I have been watching a youtube recently which is very funny and it makes me cry with laughter sometimes which is sooo healthy and we all need to have that kind of belly bursting laugh. Yet this youtube channel and the ladies who do the podcast, they are so antithesis of my life, yet their jokes I can still relate to because we are all women, and I don't care that it's not educational or it is not cultural or it doesn't feed one of my serious pursuits. It makes me laugh until my stomach hurts, therefore it's worth it, because those kinds of things just make life easier to live. Which I think myself and maybe others at the start of their experience in Rastafari they were more militant and maybe cut out a lot of these things because it doesn't fit in with the worldview which, it's true, most media doesn't. But some of it still has value if it can make us laugh or help us just get through a tough moment.
Yes I there are many lessons to learn along the way and they're not easy lessons sometimes, but give thankhs for the strength to endure.
Brother IPX Ninja I apprecilove the I compassion not only for I but for everyone the I have reasoned with and I thankh the I for that.
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By Dr. Andrew Cummins
Gut permeability better known as “leaky gut” can lead to many health problems, especially autoimmune disease. In our gut we have trillions of bacteria, good and bad. The good guys must outnumber the bad guys for us to be healthy.
Think of 3 layers:
1. The hollow tube which is where the food we consume passes through. This tube contains the food we eat, the good and bad bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and toxins. These three factors, among others such as stress and medications, determine if our gut lining is “leaky” or intact and tight.
2. The gut lining which is only one cell layer thick. This layer separates the outside environment from the inside of our body. If this layer of cells becomes leaky then undigested food particles, pathogens, and toxins can pass through and stimulate our immune system. When our immune system which lies beneath this gut lining is activated by any of the above antigens, it can then attack any organ of the body. For example, the thyroid gland in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis leading to hypothyroidism, the joints of our hands and feet in Rheumatoid Arthritis, the cells lining our digestive tract in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Our immune system can also produce products that cross the blood-brain barrier leading to anxiety, depression, ticks, ADHD, and other neurological disorders.
3. The part of our Immune System that lies underneath this layer of cells lining our gut. When this part of our immune system is stimulated by undigested food particles, pathogens, and toxins it can lead to Autoimmune Disease. The picture below depicts these 3 layers.
“Leaky gut” is shown in the picture below. Between each cell there are tight junctions that hold the cells of the gut together. When these tight junctions become leaky, antibodies to the tight junction proteins can become elevated. When the following antibodies are elevated this can indicate a leaky gut. Symptoms such as skin rashes, joint pain, allergies, insomnia, digestive problems, fatigue, and weight gain can also indicate a leaky gut.
Intestinal Antigenic Permeability Screen
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) IgG
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) IgA
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) IgM
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4253991/ Intestinal permeability – a new target for disease prevention and therapy Stephan C Bischoff, Giovanni Barbara, Wim Buurman, Theo Ockhuizen, Jörg-Dieter Schulzke, Matteo Serino, Herbert Tilg, Alastair Watson, and Jerry M Wells
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4638168/ The Role for Gut Permeability in the Pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes – A Solid or Leaky Concept? Xia Li1 and Mark A. Atkinson2,3
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4761565/ Gut Microbiota and Type 1 Diabetes Elke Gülden,1 F Susan Wong,2 and Li Wen1,*
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1856434/#ref74 Gut. 2006 Oct; 55(10): 1512–1520. doi: 10.1136/gut.2005.085373 Alterations in intestinal permeability M C Arrieta, L Bistritz, and J B Meddings
*Call (203) 916-4600 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cummins* http://shalvaclinic.wpengine.com/andrew-cummins-nd/
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Monocular vs Binoculars- Which One to Use and When?
Monoculars and binoculars, devices that succor you in those hunting trips play a key role in deciding how your session will turn out to be. Hence, having a deep insight into their working and functions is particularly important.
Monoculars and binoculars are very different in their looks. Monoculars are designed to use with one eye, while binoculars are designed to use with both the eyes. No doubt binoculars made it to the list of popularly known devices but due to their specifications, monoculars should not get overlooked.
To decide which one to use and when the first thing that should be done is outlining the different specifications and comparing them. The below factors should be considered while comparing the two devices.
Such an obvious factor but though an important one. You are surely not going to spend thousands of rupees to sit at one place and do the magnification task.
Monoculars and binoculars are meant to travel with and for them to be travel-friendly is very essential. Traveling places and keeping your foot on various rough and unexpected terrains you need something that is light and doesn’t feel a burden in the backpack.
However, both monoculars and binoculars are not that heavy but monoculars are more preferred since they have just lens and thus half the weight of a binocular.
They can be just put in the pocket and you will hardly feel it whereas binoculars need a neck strap to be carried around the neck.
Also, since its very light, it will come handy when you suddenly spot an animal and every second thereafter matters. So, this is a win for the monoculars in terms of portability.
Night vision equipment is very useful especially when you are in the woods for hunting. Whether it’s the animals hunting for prey or you are hunting in either of the cases night vision devices are very useful.
Now coming to what we are here to talk about we have an option to choose between night vision monoculars and night vision binoculars.
But the problem with night vision devices is that while using them they hamper your own night vision and it becomes a problem for some time when you are no longer using that device.
Hence, using night vision monoculars completely eliminates the hassle since it has only one eye lens and the other eye is free to examine the field. Even the military men use these night vision monoculars over binoculars to have an eye on their enemies.
These night vision monoculars also come with features such as IR illuminators which light up a dark area. This feature can be used in the worst situations to help you out of any danger.
The monoculars again gain a plus point when it comes to night hunt. These can be used for hunting animals that are easily spotted at the dusk or dawn like- an elk or a deer.
Field of view (FOV):
This seems to be a completely win-win situation for binoculars as a field of view is directly proportional to the lens used and binoculars use twice the lenses as monoculars.
A bigger lens size ensures that more light is gathered and the image formation is much more clear, brighter and sharper.
What you must know is that increasing lens size adds to the cost of the device but sit back and relax since the price you are paying is completely worth the image you get to see.
Also, aiming for a larger field of view you will have to compromise with the magnification. An increase in magnification makes the field of view go down and you will see a smaller area with more clarity.
If hunting is your sole purpose why you are buying these binoculars, then it depends on the hunting session you are going for but it is advisable to go for binoculars with the intermediate field of view and magnification to be on the safer side but binoculars must be your choice over monoculars for a wider field of view.
Optical devices are expensive but finding the best deal is what matters and you can get it when it’s between only a pair of binoculars and monoculars. You can surely get these in cheaper prices too but then even if you buy it you will end up not using it hence, investment in such devices is never worthless.
Here, when it comes to investing in binoculars or monoculars the fact is that you can typically get a monocular with higher magnification, lens size, durability, for the same price or even less than what you will pay for an average pair of binoculars.
Also, if you are short on budget and still want a good device to aid in your hunting sessions monoculars are the best option to go for. This doesn’t mean binoculars are not worth the money, but their pricing is completely justified since they use double the components used in the making of a monocular but if you are short of money and still want a good quality optical device go for monoculars without a second thought.
Ease of use:
This is a little unfortunate that there isn’t a clear winner in this category but monoculars somehow manage to take up the lead since binoculars come with two lenses and sometimes it might be difficult to focus at the same time but with monoculars, this is not the case. Moreover, the efforts put in maintaining these devices are also less as you must take care of only one lens and an eyepiece if your model has it.
Now that you have a comparison between the two, depending on your expectations from an optical instrument you can make your call.
You will be glad to know that we also have a comparison made based on activity-specific performance to help you make up your mind better.
- Hunting: The better images, the durability, performance in low light conditions, the capability of identifying the details makes binoculars a clear winner in this category. 2.
- Birding: A monocular is perfect for the beginner who is just starting off in bird watching and is not sure if he will have the time and patience or enjoy investing in it but if you are a dedicated bird watcher a pair of binoculars is what you will surely need.
- Wildlife safari/ photography: A fanatic of wildlife photography cannot do without binoculars but if you are on a safari monoculars will be best. On a safari, what you need is a lightweight and handy device and not a heavy, hard to focus one. There are high probabilities that you will spot an animal ahead and would like to have a closer look at it. For this, monoculars are the best option to go for.
- Astronomy: Binoculars and telescopes are the only options available when it comes to astronomy. Monoculars don’t even stand a chance to compete against them.
In a nutshell, it all depends on the user and buyer and his needs. If activity is what you are concerned with then if you are buying these for a hobby or beginning with it, a monocular will do the work but if you are a professional and this is your means of earning you need only the best. | <urn:uuid:9cfdc22c-8752-427c-90a6-607dc936801b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.binocularsguru.com/monocular-vs-binoculars/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.955817 | 1,509 | 1.90625 | 2 |
Most people are aware of strange or wonderful coincidences in their lives, like a chance meeting with someone from the same area where you grew up while travelling, for instance.
Coincidences are a part of the human experience. But some historical coincidences are particularly strange – almost too strange to be true. And yet, they apparently are. Here are just a few.
The Curse of Timur
Timur, also known as Temurlane, or Amir Timur, was a Turco-Mongol conqueror, and first ruler of the Timurid dynasty. He lived from 1336 to 1405, and ruled from 1370 until his death.
His aim was to restore the great Mongol empire of Genghis Khan, who had died over a century earlier in 1227, and referred to himself as “the Sword of Islam.” He was buried in a mausoleum in Samarkand, but his body was exhumed in 1941 and examined by Mikhail Gerasimov, a Soviet anthropologist.
Allegedly, Timur’s tomb was inscribed with the phrase – “When I rise from the dead, the world shall tremble” – and a second inscription was found on his casket: “Whomsoever disturbs my tomb shall unleash an invader more terrible than I.” The coincidence?
Adolf Hitller’s forces invaded the Soviet Union three days later as part of Operation Barbarossa, which was the largest military invasion in history. A few days before the Soviet victory at the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942, Timur was re-buried, in a full Islamic ritual.
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born composer who spent the bulk of his career living in London, England.
He is famous for his operas, organ concertos, anthems and oratorios, but his most well known work is certainly Messiah, which he composed n 1742. Having spent almost 50 years in England, Handel died in London as a rich and respected man, and was given full state honors with a burial in Westminster Abbey.
Fast-forward 200 years later, again to London, and another talented musician named Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington in 1942, and moved to London in 1966 where, with the production help of Chas Chandler, he formed the band the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and in 1967 released his famous song “Purple Haze.”
After leaving London for 6 months, Hendrix moved back, in 1969, and in with his girlfriend to her apartment at 23 Brock St. The coincidence? George Frederic Handel had lived at number 25. The building is now the Handel & Hendrix in London museum.
Vienna’s Bad Boys?
Vienna, Austria, is known for its culture, Spanish Riding School, and opulent Carnival. But it is also known as being the former temporary home of some of history’s worst offenders. And they happened to each live in Vienna at the same time.
Adolf Hitler, Josip Broz Tito, Leon Trotsky, and Joseph Stalin all resided in Vienna during the summer of 1913. Hitler, believed to have lived in Vienna since 1908, was struggling to make a living as a painter.
Stalin spent about a month in the city, wrote on Marxism, and met with Russian revolutionary Trotsky, who lived in Vienna for about 7 years and launched the newspaper Pravda – which translates as The Truth. Tito, a Yugoslav communist revolutionary and later political leader, worked at as a machinist a local Daimler factory and became active in the local labor movement.
Hitler, Trotsky, Tito and Stalin were all patrons of Café Central (Hitler and Trotsky were regulars), which closed at the end of the Second World War. It reopened in 1975, and is now a popular tourist spot.
The Unsinkable Violet Jessop
An ocean liner nurse and stewardess, Violet Jessop certainly had some good tales to tell of her travels.
Especially when those travels were met with disaster.
In 1911, she was on board the luxury ship RMS Olympic as a stewardess when it collided with a British war ship.
There were no fatalities, and Olympic was able to make it to port without sinking.
Undeterred by this experience, Jessup boarded RMS Titanic in 1912, again as a stewardess.
The fate of the Titanic is well known, and Jessup was one of the survivors of the devastating event.
In 1916, she took to the sea again, this time as a stewardess for the British Red Cross aboard HMHS Britannic.
The vessel had been converted to a hospital ship, but sank in the Aegean Sea after an explosion, taking 30 lives with it.
Jessup, while jumping out of her lifeboat to avoid being dragged until the boat’s propellers, suffered a head injury.
She returned to work for the White Star Line in 1920, in defiance of her previous experiences, and was often called “Miss Unsinkable.”
Right Place at the Right Time. Twice!
In October of 1938, Joseph Figlock was a street sweeper in Detroit, Michigan.
He was tidying up in an alley when a baby fell out of a window four storys up.
It landed on Figlock’s head and shoulders and, while they were both somewhat injured, the baby girl survived.
A year later, again while sweeping out an alley, another child – this time a boy – fell again from a window.
As before, the baby landed on Figlock, with a similar, and rather happy, result.
Revenge or Karma?
Henry Ziegland of Honey Grove, Texas, was a bit of a heart-breaker, according to legend. In 1893 he broke up with his girlfriend, who subsequently took her own life, leaving her family devastated.
Her distraught brother took it upon himself to avenge his sister’s broken heart and defend his family’s honor.
He shot at Ziegland, but only grazed his face; the bullet instead hit a nearby tree. Nonetheless, the brother, believing he had killed Ziegland, further intensified his family’s grief and took his own life as well.
20 years later, Ziegland opted to cut down the tree in which the bullet had remained lodged. In order to speed up the process, he used dynamite.
While the resulting explosion did, in fact, take down the tree, it also discharged the bullet straight at Ziegler’s head, killing him. Revenge may not have been quick, but it was obtained in the end.
Neighbors For Eternity
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries that dot Europe are unmistakable.
The white Portland stone grave markers each contain the national emblem or regimental badge of each casualty, as well as their rank, name, unit, date of death and age.
Tragically, these cemeteries are all too easy to find.
The first British soldier killed by enemy action during the First World War was a young Private by the name of John Henry Parr. He was born in 1897 Finchley, now part of London, the youngest of 11 children.
He was killed by German rifle fire on August 21, 1914 in the village of Obourg, just north east of Mons, Belgium.
The last British soldier killed during the First World War was Private George Edwin Ellison.
He was born in 1878 in Leeds, England, and, having already served in the British Army, joined up again at the start of the war. He was killed, at the age of 40, while on patrol near Mons on November 11, 1918, just an hour and a half before the Armistice came into effect.
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Global Survey: China Will Surpass U.S. As Leading Superpower
China has supplanted or soon will supplant the U.S. as the world's leading superpower. That's the headline from a survey by the Pew Research Center, which put this proposition to people around the world.
In 23 of the 39 countries surveyed, majorities or pluralities said China has overtaken or will overtake America.
In China, the verdict was clear: Two-thirds believe their country already has supplanted or eventually will supplant America.
In the U.S., about half the country believes America will continue to be a greater economic and political force than China. But the number is down from 54 percent in 2008 to 47 percent today, the survey found.
The survey reflects China's dramatic rise as a global economic power over the past three decades, and economic turmoil in the U.S. in recent years.
"China's economic power is on the rise, and many think it will eventually supplant the United States as the world's dominant superpower," the report says.
U.S. Viewed More Favorably Than China
However, those surveyed still had a more favorable view of the U.S. compared with China, with 63 percent having a positive view of America, compared with 50 percent for China.
The U.S. was viewed more positively in every region in the world except the Middle East — where only 1 in 5 respondents had a favorable view of America.
Several places that are leading recipients of U.S. assistance had the most negative views of America: Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinian territories all receive large amounts of U.S. aid. But only 11 percent to 16 percent of respondents in those countries had a favorable view of America.
It's worth noting that these global perceptions can be subject to rather dramatic shifts. Roughly two decades ago, Japan's economy was surging, and there was widespread talk that it could overtake the U.S. as the world's most important economy.
Japan's economic bubble then popped. It has never fully recovered.
Pew, which is based in Washington, surveyed nearly 38,000 people in 39 countries in March and April.
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Untreated gaps in your teeth can lead to severe oral health problems.
If you have gaps in your teeth yourself, you will know that this can impact your confidence levels and leave you feeling insecure about your appearance.
However, leaving gaps untreated in your mouth is not just an aesthetic issue – it can also have a negative impact on your oral hygiene levels! The longer you leave the gaps untreated, the worse the problem can become.
Why do people have gaps in their teeth?
- Missing teeth can result from several cases including:
- Natural spacing issues – e.g. not enough teeth to fill space of the mouth
- Teeth fall out due to natural causes or accident
- Misaligned teeth (caused by thumb-sucking for example)
- Gum disease which can weaken the jawbone and cause teeth to loosen or move
Treatment to target the problem of missing teeth
Thankfully, there are lots of different treatments available to solve the issue of missing teeth.
Veneers are probably the most ‘intensive’ treatment for targeting gaps in the mouth. A veneer is a thin place of enamel placed on the tooth, and it can help fill the spaces between teeth by extending the surface area of the teeth that are already there.
People use veneers for solely aesthetic purposes too, since they can brighten the smile and straighten out any uneven or misshapen teeth.
Veneers are permanent, with a guarantee of about 10-20 years if they are cared for properly. This means you have to be 100% sure you are happy to go ahead with the treatment.
Bonding is a fast and effective solution to fill gaps in the teeth. Resin is placed onto the teeth where the gap is, and then when the resin hardens it looks like a natural tooth is there.
Usually, bonding treatment can be carried out in just one meeting so it is a great option for those who are looking for fast results.
Other orthodontic treatment
If you have a more severe problem with gaps, then orthodontic treatment such as braces may be appropriate. However, braces have dramatically advanced since the days of the ‘train track’ style, so there are many braces options you can use where people won’t even notice you are wearing them.
Some braces options you can consider are:
What steps should I take now?
We advise you book a consultation meeting as soon as possible, where one of our specialist dentists can inspect your teeth and discuss the best option for you moving forward.
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LGBTI activists in the U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the U.K. and other countries are expressing a growing concern about the way in which a considerable group of African LGBTI refugees, or at least part of them, are being treated in Kenya. Whereas they appreciate the efforts of UNHCR (the U.N. Refugee Agency), they also deplore the continuous cries of despair coming out of Kenya, especially from LGBTI refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp. We urge UNHCR to take these claims and problems more seriously and to open a serious dialogue with the aim of improving the situation considerably. This needs to happen in the short term.
Homosexuality is criminalized in all but a few countries in Africa, which means that LGBTI people live marginalized and often in terror of their lives. Even in the countries that do accept sexual diversity, such as South Africa, which goes as far as to recognize same-sex marriage, the power of disapproval by society is such that LGBTI people live in fear of exposure, loss of jobs, or rejection by their families to the extent of being killed in “honor killings.” Many LGBTI citizens in Africa are being excluded from their families or communities, which explains why many of them flee to other countries hoping to find a decent life there.
The situation has received evermore media attention over the past decade, fomented by the Ugandan government’s particularly hostile stance, which provoked an exodus by LGBTI people, one which is ongoing. The obvious destination for these persons of concern, asylum seekers and refugees is neighboring Kenya, where UNHCR is based in Nairobi. For some years, the resettlement of LGBTI refugees in third countries proceeded at a reasonable pace, but the refusal of the Kenyan government last year to decriminalize homosexuality, plus the obdurate stance of the U.S. administration not to accept more refugees from certain categories, has worsened the situation. We also see that other countries, for example those of the European Union, don’t do enough to accept LGBTI refugees from Kenya, where at least many hundreds of them have fled.
The Kenyan government insists that LGBTI refugees be kept in refugee camps, the largest and most notorious of these being Kakuma in Turkana County in the north of Kenya. There, some two hundred LGBTI refugees from Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan, women, children and men, are kept without any protection, subject to attack by others living at the camp, mostly Sudanese, and the local Turkana people. Police protection is not provided, since Kenya insists that LGBTI people there are not refugees but “criminals.” A mercenary security company G4S is also complicit in the brutality towards LGBTI refugees. The medical facilities at Kakuma frequently refuse to treat LGBTI refugees.
Advocates from around the world have been lobbying UNHCR to act and remove these LGBTI refugees to a safe place, but these appeals fall on deaf ears. The stance of UNHCR is that the stories by LGBTI refugees of attacks are either fabricated or greatly exaggerated, but eyewitness accounts by the LGBTI refugees themselves provide evidence in videos, photographs and graphic emails. The attacks are extremely violent, involving knife and panga attacks and burning of living quarters, theft of food and mobile phones, and refusal of access to shops and water.
Trust in UNHCR is fast eroding, as no one can understand what the agency’s agenda is; it mostly maintains a deafening silence. The suspicion is that it is under the thumb of the Kenyan authorities, and does not have the moral stamina to confront Kenya on this abuse of human rights. One thing is certain: UNHCR, under High Commissioner Filippo Grandi, does not welcome outsiders’ emails, and other than bland assurances that all is well at the camp, or protestations (amounting to threats) that emails on behalf of individuals put them at further risk, there is no comment from Geneva, Nairobi or the Kakuma Refugee Camp itself. Social media access has been blocked, and the belief among LGBTI people is that this is on the direct orders of UNHCR, in collusion with the Kenyan authorities. Some clearly don’t like the LGBTI refugees to inform the international community about what they are undergoing!
While Black Lives Matter has taken the world by storm, Black LGBTI Lives in Africa do not get a look in, and the LGBTI world outside shows virtually no interest, preferring to concentrate on celebrating Pride month as though the battle has been fought and won. It never will be, but the very least that can be done is to remove all LGBTI refugees from Kakuma, as happened in December 2018, before the Kenyan authorities stepped in and ordered their return to Kakuma, with the evermore gory results that are being seen, harrowing videos and photographs of bodies hacked and bloodied, with minimal medical care and attention.
We would love serious NGOs like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and others to step in and get involved. To our satisfaction, we notice a growing willingness within the NGO community to get involved and investigate the claims and worries of many LGBTI refugees in Kenya. The world cannot continue to look away. And we, as serious LGBTI activists, clearly refuse to look away and leave these fellow human beings to their (sad) fate.
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Brutality suffered at the hands of others marked the life and psyche of Les Dennison: illegitimate son of a Mayfair skivvy; coal miner and plumber; class warrior and communist cell leader; and war prisoner of the Japanese on the infamous Burma railway.
Yet Dennison was to find redemption through unlikely sources: a fellow building worker and a repentant Japanese general. From then on, he refused to cast himself in the victim role, and he became known, in his home city of Coventry and internationally, as a force for reconciliation, particularly towards Japan.
Les Dennison, christened Brannen, never knew his wealthy father. When he was six months old, his mother took him to Tyneside where she married a miner, Bill Dennison. As the “bastard” son, Les felt himself the whipping boy and drudge to his stepbrothers and stepsisters, his anger driving a wedge between them. He was sent down the mines, aged 13, terrified of the dark. They lived in grinding poverty and, aged 19, he went in search of work in the Midlands, soon moving the whole family to Coventry. There he joined Keresley pit and the Communist Party. He met Vera Painter and they were married in 1938.
At the outbreak of war he joined the Army Service Corps as a fitter. He was captured by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore in 1942. A 19-day forced march through the jungle took him and his fellow POWs to the notorious Burma railway, where they were employed as slave labour. The work included building the last stretch of one of the bridges over the River Kwai between Burma and Thailand. Cholera and dysentery were rife and none of his friends survived. He worked there for three years and seven months in appalling conditions, and witnessed the decapitation of 14 of his fellow prisoners. Seizing a chance for revenge, he killed a Japanese guard at the edge of the river, throwing him into the rocks and water below. Forced to carry his dying comrades, Dennison was one of only 400 survivors out of a group of 1,600 POWs. On liberation he weighed just 5 stone, 4 pounds.
Anger burned in him and his young wife, Vera, whom he had treated with violence, was hardly glad that he had survived the war. On his return to Coventry he donated part of his war gratuity to the local communist party, trained as a plumber and was an agitator at the Standard Motors car plant before joined the building industry. He became convenor of shop stewards on a site, in charge of nearly 400 men.
In 1959 a plasterer and fellow shop steward, Stan Peachey, confronted him about his family life. The “brotherhood of man” didn’t work there, and he was a dictator in his home, Peachey said. The men on the site feared him. Peachey and his Christian friends spoke to Dennison of revolution beyond Marxism—building a “hate-free, fear-free, greed-free world”.
Their care for him seemed sincere and this so shook Dennison—by now disillusioned with communism following the Soviet suppression of the Hungarian uprising in 1956—that he began a search to “find God”. With diffidence he approached a local vicar and, in an empty church, the two men prayed together. “I had talked about peace all my life, but I’d never known what inner peace was till then,” commented Dennison, who later converted to the Roman Catholic faith.
Thus began a transformation in Dennison’s family life. He had thrown his eldest son Karl, named after Karl Marx, out of the home for wanting to marry a major’s daughter, which Les had seen as a class betrayal. Now he apologised to his son and they were reconciled. Vera, who had been about to leave home with their three other children, could hardly believe the change in Dennison, who now began to cherish her.
At work, too, he found a new motivation in meeting the housing needs of Coventry citizens rather than observing strict demarcation lines. He began insisting from his fellow workers on “a moral day’s work rather than a legal day’s work”. Productivity, and wages, shot up. Brickies who had been laying 400 to 500 bricks a day now laid 1,200. The then Coventry South MP and Housing Minister, Richard Crossman, commented on the “dynamic force” of building trade workers, at a dinner hosted by them for him. In 1966, Dennison’s story was dramatised in a youth production, It’s Our Country, Jack! , which toured Britain for nine months.
In 1962, Dennison encountered a Japanese group at the Moral Re-Armament centre for reconciliation in Caux, Switzerland. A retired Japanese General, Ichii Sugita, who had been at the surrender of Singapore in 1942, bowed low before Dennison, telling him: “I don’t ever expect you to forget what happened. I beg you to forgive me and my nation.” The encounter, described in Michael Henderson’s book Forgiveness: breaking the chain of hate (2002), deeply touched Dennison, who commented that Sugita “was genuine and that was the beginning of a remarkable change in my attitude. For a long time I felt bitterness and hatred but I don’t want that to be passed on to the second generation.”
Dennison, a member of the British veterans’ Burma Campaign Fellowship Group, subsequently visited Japan in journeys of reconcilation. In a BBC interview broadcast from Japan marking the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, he was asked what he would say to the Japanese nation. He replied:
“I would bow low in humility and just beg their forgiveness for my callousness at the time when I heard of the bombs being dropped on the cities of Japan and I would humbly ask their forgiveness for the years of my bitterness, resentment and hatred against the people of Japan.”
In 2002 Dennison took part with the then Japanese ambassador, Masaki Orita, in a ceremony of healing in the ruins of the old Coventry Cathedral. Dennison told the local paper: “Quite a few of my comrades try to hang on to their twisted bitterness, but if you want a decent world the only way forward is reconciliation.” The following year, he was in a second reconciliation ceremony, alongside Ambassador Orita, at the city’s inauguration of a Hiroshima Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition. Ambassador Orita wrote to Dennison: “It is through the efforts of brave people like you that British and Japanese people are able to grow closer together in the spirit of peace and friendship, without forgetting the past.”
Last year, the Royal British Legion poppy day appeal featured Dennison, sitting in his wheelchair in a field of poppies, on their poster campaign.
“He was a warrier,” remembers the journalist Graham Turner, who wrote a chapter on Dennison in his book More than conquerors (1976). “The idea that the world could be remade absolutely gripped him. He was always looking for the big idea. He had no time for chips on his shoulder or anyone else’s shoulder.”
Leslie Willet Brannen (Les Dennison); plumber: born London 19 June 1915; married Vera Painter 1938, three sons), one daughter (and one son deceased); died Coventry 10 April 2006.
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QUEBEC – Quebec has finally controlled its spending, Finance Minister Carlos Leitao said Thursday after tabling a second consecutive balanced budget with the help of $10 billion in equalization payments.
The Liberal government is actually projecting a surplus of roughly $2 billion in 2016-17, with the money going toward chipping away at the provincial debt of $207.7 billion.
Premier Philippe Couillard went on an aggressive cost-cutting campaign after being elected in April 2014. Measures included downsizing the civil service, slashing funds earmarked for education and keeping the lid on government spending.
Leitao says Quebecers are beginning to reap the benefits of that economic rigour.
“This is a budget of conviction,” he told reporters. “We were told our plan was ambitious — in a tone that was dubious of our ability to do it. Well, we did it.
”Our fiscal house is now in order. Every Quebecer contributed to the effort that needed to be made.”
The flip side to that optimism is a massive debt that will cost a staggering $10 billion to service in 2016-17.
While Quebec’s debt in terms of raw numbers is considerably lower than Ontario’s, the ratio of Quebec’s gross debt to GDP on March 31, 2015, was 55.1 per cent, compared with 46 per cent for its western neighbour.
Leitao is projecting revenue of $102.6 billion in 2016-17, including $20.2 billion in various federal transfer and equalization payments. Quebecers pay some of that money in federal income and consumer taxes.
The finance minister played down the political impact of the province receiving $10 billion from the equalization program.
”This is not Alberta and Saskatchewan transferring funds to Quebec,” he said, adding that Quebec is next to last among recipient provinces on a per-capita basis.
”This is federal revenue that comes from all Canadians in all provinces.”
Leitao said he is looking forward to the day when Quebec no longer receives equalization payments.
Quebec is also banking on Ottawa’s commitment to invest in infrastructure to help spark economic growth and has asked the federal government “to rapidly identify the projects” which will receive funding.
“Shovels must be in the ground by the next construction season, in order to revitalize the economy,” the budget document reads.
The province is calling on Ottawa to increase payments for health care to help fund services for its aging population. Quebec wants the federal government to pay for 25 per cent of provincial health-care costs, up from the 22.2 per cent set for 2016-17.
Ottawa’s health transfer to Quebec will be roughly $5.9 billion in 2016-17, which begins April 1.
Leitao says the Quebec economy will grow by 1.5 per cent in 2016 and 1.6 per cent in 2017. Growth should be helped by the low Canadian dollar and stronger U.S. economy, which the government believes should continue to boost exports.
The Education Department will receive the highest budget increase, at three per cent, up from the 0.9 per cent increase during the last fiscal year. That caused schools across the province to significantly scale back resources.
Infrastructure, programs to help increase graduation rates as well as services for students with disabilities will all benefit from the extra $1.2 billion over three years the government has set aside.
There are also modest measures to decrease Quebecers’ tax burden.
Leitao said the government will push forward by one year its plan to gradually remove a health tax that was scheduled to end in 2019.
Quebecers who make more than $18,570 pay between $100 and $1,000 a year in health taxes, which Leitao said will be eliminated by 2018 for all taxpayers.
Parti Quebecois finance critic Nicolas Marceau reminded reporters that the budget shows “a deterioration in public finances.”
He said while the budget is balanced, the government’s austerity measures over the past two years “slowed growth” to less than two per cent.
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Distributed Computing Services on top of a Research and Education Network: GARR
Mantovani, Maria Laura
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Since the beginning of 2013 the Italian National Research and Education Network GARR has started a new Distributed Computing and Storage Department (DCSD). The new DCSD in the Italian NREN, follows the new mission of GARR that will not only provide very advanced Network services to the Research community, but also manage, consolidate and expand an Italian Distributed Computing and Storage Infrastructure based on Grid and Cloud. This paper provides state of the art information on the planning and deployment of such infrastructure presenting the motivations, the objectives and the vision that will bring this infrastructure into the next Horizon 2020 programme of the European Commission. The first pillar of this strategic evolution of GARR is the new project "GARR-X Progress" which has been recently approved by the Italian Ministry of Research and Education and that aims to deploy an advanced e-Infrastructure in the south of Italy (Regions of Convergence). GARR-X Progress will use a new fibre optics backbone and deploy a new distributed system of 6.000 Virtual CPUs and more than 6 PB of storage. | <urn:uuid:5504e4a1-5ce2-421e-8df4-3c53153b0746> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://repository.ubuntunet.net/handle/10.20374/193 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.906917 | 257 | 1.914063 | 2 |
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The practice of physiotherapy can be quite ambiguous for some local constituents, but it is geared towards a very specific set of outcomes.
Broken down to its essentials, it is the treatment of disease, injury or deformity by physical methods including massage, heat treatment and exercise – all without the need for surgery or drugs.
Those who have already made appointments and contact with a Castle Hill physiotherapist will be part of their patient list, and these experts will advise on regular to semi-regular bookings depending on the profile of the individual.
Whether it is due to work commitments, financial pressures, poor time management or simple laziness and fatigue, there will be adults who put off their appointment or cancel altogether because it is not convenient.
Here we will outline why that is the wrong ploy, placing the participant at serious risk in the process.
Longer Recovery Time From Injury
When patients decide they are better off delaying their care from their Castle Hill physiotherapist, they should not be surprised when their injury recovery is equally stalled. These expert practitioners work to manipulate the pressure points, loosen the muscles, improve blood circulation and increase the level of white blood cells to fight off disease. When these measures are put in place, the body is in tip top fighting condition to work its magic and alleviate the symptoms without drugs or medicines that are scripted or sourced over the counter.
Increased Chance of Sourcing a Vascular Condition
Those patients who overlook the benefits of sourcing treatment from their Castle Hill physiotherapist would be wise to take into consideration the threats of obtaining a vascular condition. Without an expert eye for detail with these practitioners, individuals can lose control of their blood sugar levels and fail to condition their blood circulation. This can lead to a myriad of vascular issues that leads to heart attacks and strokes. Particularly for individuals who are elderly citizens or have a family history or such ailments, it is beneficial to make proactive steps in this domain.
Mobility and Balance Struggles Persisting
Participants who feel restrictions or pains in their common movements will suffer from a lack of mobility. Even walking from point A to point B can be a struggle for some constituents, and these issues can sustain for extensive periods of time. That is why a consultation with the local Castle Hill physiotherapist is just the tonic, enjoying therapies that improve mobility and balance when there is pain and discomfort in the quads, thighs, hamstrings, ankles and feet.
No Adherence To a Plan or Strategy
The local Castle Hill physiotherapist won’t just react to symptoms on the day. They will take a wider lens perspective of the patient, taking into account their daily movements, habits and dietary plan as part of a fulsome package. The sooner they are consulted, the sooner a strategy can be put in place to mitigate against many of these risks that other constituents run.
Increases The Chance of Surgery
Booking in for surgery can be painful, costly and excruciating for time management matters. When constituents decide they are better off putting back their Castle Hill physiotherapist appointment, they increase the chances of going under the knife. From joint breaks and muscle tears and more, no one wants to undergo these surgeries if they can avoid it. To condition the body and be prepared for any breaks or strains, it is worthwhile taking the appointment first.
If there are internal or external matters that force a delay with a Castle Hill physiotherapist appointment, it is advised to make contact with the practice as soon as possible. Bookings can take weeks to obtain, but delaying these treatments for the sake of convenience will look foolish when an injury or accident takes place. | <urn:uuid:8216bf6a-2686-4d51-861c-5b274b11bebf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.adaaust.com.au/the-risks-patients-run-when-they-delay-or-cancel-their-appointment-with-their-castle-hill-physiotherapist/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.951182 | 739 | 2.015625 | 2 |
In recent years, the cryptocurrency and the blockchain industry have started emerging as the next big thing in the finance sector. Many economic analysts as well as economic giants seem to hold the same opinion. They believe the crypto-blockchain industry holds great importance in the development of the economy in any country and serves as an alternative finance solution in near future.
Even though the current year has been cruel on the global population as well as the economy, it has proven to be extremely crucial for the crypto-blockchain industry. Many countries have witnessed the potential this market holds as millions of unemployed individuals who lost their employment due to the mass and extended lockdowns came to know that they could keep earning money through the platform.
However, when a technology gains so much recognition and adaptability in the public sector, it is bound to be used by people who are negative and are always on the lookout for creating chaos whenever they can.
One such example is the recent sting operation that the French Police conducted on September 29th, 2020, and caught a large group of coconspirators who as per the French Police were involved in financing a Syrian Jihadist Network. The French police have stated that these accomplices were using cryptocurrency-based coupons in hopes that they would be able to execute their plan without being noticed.
In their recent statement, the French Police stated that their teams have been closely monitoring the activities of terrorist groups in France. As a result, many terrorist groups have resorted to the cryptocurrency platform in order to finalize their deals and fund groups such as Al-Qaeda. This way, they can continue spreading terror throughout the globe.
The French Police added that this group was on the top of their list as they were supporting a Jihadist organization known as Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, which is affiliated with Al-Qaeda. They also revealed that the members of this group were involved in purchasing cryptocurrency coupons from Tobacco shops located all around France ranging from $12 to $176 (each). Once the team was a hundred percent confident of their activities, they performed the sting operation and caught these members red-handed. | <urn:uuid:db9adbff-0a77-40d1-9a0f-7a92360b1808> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.btcexpanse.com/cryptocurrency-used-for-terrorist-activities/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.987741 | 425 | 1.765625 | 2 |
EU Green Taxonomy: good idea, bad implementationDr. Jane Thostrup Jagd, Deputy Director, Net Zero Finance
The EU’s “Green Taxonomy”, which has started to roll out this year, aims to define which of a company’s activities are “green” thereby making it easier for true corporate climate leaders to attract investment. The idea is a good one.
However, the legislation is imprecise and the implementation has been poor and rushed. Based on an analysis of 32 reports from companies that we work with, We Mean Business Coalition strongly advises the EU to establish a Preparers Forum for sustainability reporting regulations, to avoid unfortunate legislation and lack of guidance in the future.
The Green Taxonomy is a classification system designed to identify which business activities can be considered ‘green’, and therefore consistent with the European Union’s Green Deal and efforts to make the EU climate neutral by 2050.
Since January 1st 2022, companies have been required to disclose whether their economic activities for the reporting year 2021 are classified by the taxonomy or not. If you think the phrase economic activities is vague, you are not alone. The legislation does not define what constitutes an economic activity that needs to be reported on. All financial and non-financial companies with a total balance of over €20 million or a turnover that exceeds €40 million and with more than 500 employees must report in this way. All non-financial companies must also report on green turnover, green operational expenditure (OpEx) and green capital expenditure (CapEx).
For the reporting year 2021, non-financial companies only need to report on whether substantial parts of their economic activities are “eligible” or not. They do not need to reveal whether their activities meet the standards to be considered green and thereby are considered to be “aligned” yet. Eligibility of economic activities simply indicates that an economic activity is included in the Green Taxonomy. Alignment-reporting will come into force from the reporting year 2022.
So, this year should be simple for reporting…right? Unfortunately, not.
When a good idea meets real life
To understand how the Green Taxonomy is working in practice, We Mean Business analyzed the annual reports from 32 companies that we consider to be amongst the most effective corporate climate action leaders. Based on that research our view was that 50% were “Good or potentially Good” in relation to their alignment with the taxonomy, 19% were insufficient, 31% simply did not report on the taxonomy.
We combined “Good” and “potentially Good” into one group to give the companies maximum benefit of doubt but also because it can be very difficult to assess whether a report is made “according to the legislation” because so many elements are not defined properly in the legislation. For example, as mentioned a definition of “economic activity” is missing in the legislation. This raises questions like: does an “economic activity” have to generate turnover? Is it defined in accordance with the ordinary financial segment-reporting, or can it also be capital expenditure of a new green office building? Can it be R&D cost for new experimental energy solutions?
Another problem is whether the contribution of an economic activity is “substantial”? For instance, breweries are currently not covered by the taxonomy – but is transport of the beers to the shops covered, since transport is covered by the taxonomy? Is that a substantial economic activity, which should be separated from the brewing? In our analysis we can also see economic activities included, which only have a marginal impact – 0.01% – on green turnover. Is that considered substantial? None of this is clear which means companies and their auditors will make their own interpretations.
We have examples of auditors, who indicate they cannot sign the taxonomy reporting, because the legislation is too vague. One said: “The EU Taxonomy Regulation and the Delegated Acts issued thereunder contain wording and terms that are still subject to considerable interpretation uncertainties and for which clarifications have not yet been published in every case…. Due to the imminent risk that indeterminate legal terms may be interpreted differently, the legal conformity of the interpretation is subject to uncertainties.”
Another problem is the timing of the legislation and the subsequent implementation time. The latest delegated regulation was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council 6th July 2021 – and the latest Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) was only submitted by the EU in February 2022 for the reporting year 2021. At that point most companies had already finalised their reports or at least drafted it. This made it practically impossible for companies to report in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
As a result of this timing issue, some companies even admit in their reports that they know their reporting is insufficient. One said: “We cannot provide total operational expenditure as defined by the EU taxonomy as this information cannot be made available at the required aggregation level at this stage”. From another: “Work is going on to adapt databases to be able to extract capital expenditures and operational expenditures corresponding to selected projects, and to allocate the share of the capital expenditures of each project corresponding to enabling activities eligibility criteria”.
This is unsatisfactory – for companies, for auditors and for the investors who are to use the reporting. More importantly, it is deeply unsatisfactory for the climate, as the reporting still fails to support investors to identify green activities which means they cannot direct their capital effectively.
Time for a ‘Preparers Forum’ to fine tune the legislation and implementation
Today, when financial regulation is adopted in the EU, it is based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). IFRS is the standard setter. Within the IFRS there is a ‘Preparers Forum’. This is a vital space that helps make sure new legislation is understandable and useful for companies. There is currently no ‘Preparers Forum’ for sustainability reporting within EU, and IFRS is only at the beginning of establishing sustainability standards, which will evolve over the next couple of years. While the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has some sustainability expert groups, they only provide guidance to the European Commission rather than being the standard setter.
We recommend that the EU establishes a Preparers Forum on the sustainability reporting standards. This group could help ensure that future sustainability reporting legislation and guidance is understandable and immediately useful for companies. It is a proven tool which has the potential to make a huge impact. If the implementation can be made as effective as the concept, then investment can flow into businesses that are leading the way on climate action in Europe, at the speed and scale necessary for halving global emissions by 2030. | <urn:uuid:099ed6dc-5459-46c5-999f-7b95ff476240> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/eu-green-taxonomy-implementation/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.964716 | 1,386 | 1.632813 | 2 |
4K Drone Footage of Tesla's Gigafactory Reveals That Construction is Really Coming Along
Measuring in at 5.5 million square feet, the Gigafactory is an absolutely colossal structure. In fact, the building has the largest physical footprint in the world.
Wed December 28, 2016 - National Edition Yoni Heisler
It's no secret that the linchpin in Tesla's ambitious plan to manufacture more than 500,000 cars per year by 2018 is the company's Gigafactory, an absolutely enormous factory that's still under construction in Sparks, Nev. The primary task of the Gigafactory will be to churn out batteries at an impressive clip, and while construction will not be 100% complete for a few more years, the Gigafactory is already partially operational.
Measuring in at 5.5 million square feet, the Gigafactory is an absolutely colossal structure. In fact, the building has the largest physical footprint in the world. Naturally, constructing the Gigafactory itself is a huge undertaking that will likely cost Tesla a whopping $5 billion when the dust settles.
If all goes according to plan, Tesla boasts that “by 2018, the Gigafactory will reach full capacity and produce more lithium ion batteries annually than were produced worldwide in 2013.” Speaking to this point in characteristically colorful language, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the following during an earnings conference call last year: “Cells will be going through [the Gigafactory] like bullets from a machine gun. In fact, the exit rate of cells will be faster than bullets from a machine gun.”
Over the past few months, Tesla has dutifully been building the Gigafactory out, and new 4K drone footage from Matthew Roberts reveals just how much progress the company has made over the past few months. What's more, the footage gives viewers a very real sense of just how big the Gigafactory is.
Now given that Tesla has a history of missing deadlines — both the Model S and the Model X shipped later than expected — it will be interesting to see if Tesla will be able to get the Gigafactory where it needs to be in order to meet strong demand for the Model 3.
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JOHANNESBURG, 31 March (IRIN) -
As floodwaters recede in the southern African region hit by torrential
rains in February and March, a clearer picture is emerging of the extent
of the damage caused by floods that destroyed houses, bridges, farming
land and roads.
However, the weather forecasts predict that more rains can be expected in the region over the first half of April, which could put more pressure on dams and rivers that have been swollen because of the torrential downpours.
The Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Ebrahim M. Samba, is on a three-day visit to Mozambique to see flooded areas, meet with displaced people and see work in action to control malaria, which is normally endemic in the country, WHO told IRIN on Friday.
The river levels in the country hardest hit by the floods that started in February are stabilising and dropping slowly, according to Mozambique's disaster management authority, the Instituto Nacional Gestao de Calamidades (INGC). The flood wave on the Limpopo river, the main source of the flooding, reached Xai Xai this week, after which the level began to fall, said the INGC.
It said both the Save and Buzi rivers are now below alert levels, adding that it expects the Buzi to remain this way as long as there is no large discharge from the Chicamba dam. It said the Pungwe, Zambezi and Licungo river levels are also falling, although the Messalo river in Cabo Delgado remains high.
WFP delivered 214 mt of food over a two-day period this week, bringing the cumulative total of food delivered since the start of the emergency operation in February to about 5,100 mt. "This cumulative total includes previously unreported deliveries," said INGC.
It said the main priority regarding food aid deliveries include the mobilisation of more funds. "Despite generous support so far, WFP still needs US $35 million for food and special logistics operations to continue," the INGC said.
From 24 to 27 March a total of 309 mt of food was distributed from Beira by road, boat and air to destinations mainly in the Sofala, Manica and Inhambane provinces, added the INGC.
The INGC said it estimates that 124,250 families need seeds and tools to help them prepare for the planting season due to start in April. It added that donor response for seeds and tools now covers supplies for 91,398 households, in addition to the 60,000 agricultural packages already financed by the Italians.
Provincial authorities, according to INGC, need financial assistance to deliver the seeds and tools to districts and localities as transport has been secured for only as far as provincial capitals.
INGC said there has been a sharp increase in the incidence of acute diarrhoea in Catembe and two confirmed cases in Chimoio, the capital of Manica province. It also said 860 cases of cholera have been recorded in Maputo since the beginning of this year, compared to 295 cases in the same period last year.
Sofala province has recorded 320 cholera cases this year compared to 205 last year, said INGC. It said 7,010 cases of suspected malaria were reported in Inhambane province this year compared to 5,483 last year. It added that 16,773 cases of malaria were recorded in the first nine weeks of this year in Maputo province compared to 11,520 in the same period last year.
At the same time, news reports said at least 11 people died this week from malaria at the Chaquelane accommodation centre for displaced flood victims in the southern Gaza province. The reports added that this brings to 35 the number of people who have died since the beginning of March at the field hospital in the centre.
Most of the dead, added the reports, were children under six years of age.
Dr Samba said that Mozambique "has responded with vigour to the challenges of the recent floods, and through its ongoing programmes of work in the health and development sectors, remains committed to the global Roll Back Malaria partnership movement which aims to reduce deaths by 50 percent by the year 2010".
Water and sanitation
INGC said activities planned for the coming week are the clean-up of Chokwe and an awareness campaign on environmental hygiene.
It added that the water supply in Chibuto has been tested and was found to be clean and safe to drink and that the distribution of water treatment materials is continuing.
Shelter and accommodation
INGC said shelter materials have been delivered to 230 families in Nova Sofala this week from Beira, and that 400 other families in Mossurize were also scheduled to receive non-food aid.
The Chibuto, Chokwe and Xai Xai districts in the Gaza province received 1,500 tents and 27,885 blankets so far, INGC said. It added, however, that data available at central level on the distribution of non-food items has many gaps as some organisations don't provide this information.
INGC said reports indicate there are about 8,000 people camped in a warehouse in the Buzi district capital. It said although they have access to clean water, medical assistance and food, they, however, have no latrines, which raises health concerns.
INGC said the Joint Logistics Operations Centre (JLOC) will move the logistics base from Palmeira to Chokwe and expects to move food supplies to Chokwe.
It said flights to Chibuto were cancelled on Thursday because the runway was damp because of the rain. Total air operations have transported more than four million mt of cargo and 20,461 passengers.
INGC said the Accelerated Demining Programme has despatched an official to Sofala to assess the effects of the floods on previously marked minefields. It said two mine sightings have been reported, one near a school in Maringue district and another at Buzi.
It added that mine awareness training has been given to 3,126 people in Save.
The German foreign minister, Joschka Fischer, says his country is lobbying for the cancellation of Mozambique's external debt which amounts to about US $8.3 billion.
Speaking in Mozambique's capital, Maputo after talks with President Joaquim Chissano, Fischer said the issue needed to be dealt with immediately in the wake of last month's devastating floods.
In February some of Mozambique's creditors approved a year-long debt payment moratorium but the Mozambican government said a cancellation would have been more appropriate.
The heavy rains which have fallen countrywide this year have proved devastating for Namibia's agriculture sector.
In its recent Crop Assessment Mission to cereal-producing areas in northern Namibia, the Namibia Early Warning and Food Information System (NEWFIS) found that in most areas where heavy rains had fallen farmers experienced widespread seed germination failure, flooding and waterlogging of young crops as well as difficulties in controlling weeds in fields.
The Namibian Agronomic Board, in a separate report, said floods had destroyed about 2,500 mt of maize crop in Hardap in the south of the country.
NEWFIS said most of the northern communal and commercial coarse grain-producing areas recorded between 300 to 600 mm of rain between October last year and the second week of March.
A total of 320,700 hectares have been planted with rain-fed coarse grain crops in the northern communal areas and the Maize Triangle. Some 1,100 hectares were planted with white maize in the commercial irrigation projects below the Naute and Hardap dams in the South, at Kombat and along the Kavango river.
This brought the total area planted with coarse grain to 321,800 hectares, of which 289,000 hectares were mahangu fields and 32,800 hectares were for white maize.
However, due to the unfavourable weather conditions - first the long dry spell and now the floods - most of these crops have been destroyed.
The expected national coarse grain production is projected at 127,200 mt, comprising 48,000 mt of white maize and 78,400 mt of mahangu or sorghum. In addition, the winter wheat crop, to be harvested in November-December, is preliminarily forecast to be 4,000 mt - bringing the total forecast to 131,200 mt.
The projected harvest will only be able to cover just over 50 percent of the country's total domestic cereal requirements.
As a result, Namibia will need to import 146,700 mt of cereal during the 2000-2001 marketing year to cover the resultant shortfall.
South Africa's public works minister, Stella Sigcau on Thursday said quantified audits had estimated the total flood damage in the country at US $41 million and it was still rising, media reports said.
Sigcau said the recent floods that hit the country's Northern, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces damaged houses, farms, dams, electricity, water, telephone and sewerage lines.
She said the worst-hit areas are the Mpumalanga and Northern provinces where more than 340 schools have been damaged or destroyed, as well as damage to the country's prime tourist attraction area, Kruger park, where animals suffered in the destruction estimated at US $12 million.
Sigcau, who chairs a cabinet committee charged with reconstruction of infrastructure in areas damaged by floods, said the economy had been dealt a severe blow "at a time when the government's economic policies were bearing fruit by curtailing inflation and initiating sustainable growth. Now we have to find the money to make good the damage, and use it intelligently".
She said finding the money for reconstructing flood-damaged infrastructure was still an immense problem, but added that it would be found.
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It would seem that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission does not agree.
The FTC has just released a report on a major workshop held last year on P2P
. It summarizes the discussion on the privacy threat posed by P2P by noting that "participants appeared to agree that the risks consumers face when downloading and using P2P software are the same type of risks consumers face when using other technologies on the Internet, such as e-mail. However, participants disagreed on whether these risks from use of P2P file-sharing programs were greater than, equal to, or less than the risks from use of these other technologies."
While the FTC concludes that "workshop panelists and public comments did not provide a sufficient basis to conclude whether the degree of risk associated with P2P file-sharing programs is greater than, equal to, or less than the degree of risk when using other Internet technologies,", their actions speak louder than words. The report later notes that:
"P2P file sharing, like many other consumer technologies, is a 'neutral' technology, i.e., its risks result largely from how individuals use the technology rather than being inherent in the technology itself. Although it has required warnings with respect to inherently dangerous products, the Commission concluded that it was not aware of any basis under the FTC Act for requiring warnings for P2P file sharing and other neutral consumer technologies." | <urn:uuid:fa0ef8c2-b489-4923-84ba-fc3fe06513a4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2005/06/p2p-and-privacy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.964954 | 286 | 2.078125 | 2 |
“The resumption of airport operations is another decisive step in the development and expansion of DLR’s Cochstedt site,” says Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chair of the DLR Executive Board. “With Magdeburg-Cochstedt Airport, we are establishing a comprehensive field laboratory for our National Experimental Test Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This laboratory serves to develop and test new technology concepts that will expand Germany’s pioneering role in the field of uncrewed flight and strengthen targeted technology transfer from research to industry.”
The state administration office in Halle initially granted permission for take-offs and landings based on DLR’s operating concept on 1 April 2022. This has now been followed by the official reopening of the airport under the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code CSO. “With the reopening of the airport in Cochstedt, DLR is making a contribution to the provision of public services in the state of Saxony-Anhalt in addition to the site’s test operations,” says Lutz Tilgner, Managing Director and shareholder of Magdeburg-Cochstedt Airport Operating Company (Flughafen Magdeburg-Cochstedt Betriebsgesellschaft mbH), a subsidiary founded by DLR and Tilgner. “Traffic is initially limited to a permitted take-off weight of 5.7 tonnes in visual flight operations until the end of 2023, with operating hours on weekdays between 10:00 and 17:00.”
The activities in Cochstedt are integrated into DLR-wide projects and cooperation with partners from research and industry in Germany, Europe and around the world. DLR already cooperates scientifically in the field of UAS research with major research institutions such as the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The test site in Saxony-Anhalt will be accessible to start-ups and established aerospace companies for research and testing and function as an incubator and enabler for start-ups and SMEs. For licensing reasons, it is necessary that new UAS are tested and qualified under realistic conditions in a controlled environment. New regulations for the operation of UAS also need to be extensively researched and developed.
The first projects and test campaigns have already taken place in Cochstedt. For example, in 2021 there were extensive final tests of the DLR project City-ATM, in which several real drones were flown alongside approximately 100 virtual drones in a complex traffic scenario. In addition, various flight tests took place with the DLR uncrewed flight test vehicles SuperARTIS and the ALAADy Demonstrator. Additional research projects such as Drones4Good and HorizonUAM are being added. Projects with European research partners, industrial companies and NGOs, in the field of humanitarian aid, for example, are also working with the research facilities in Cochstedt. Further projects are in preparation.
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The Bhutan Postal Museum, Evolution of Communications Systems in Bhutan was established in 2015 to celebrate the 60th Birth Anniversary of Fourth Druk Gyalpo His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The main objective of the museum is to tell the rolex replica story of Bhutan’s progress and development through the lens of the evolution of communications and postal system in the country. The story is told through anecdotes, artifacts and the rich assortment of stamps the country has produced over the years.
The museum showcases:
(a) the progress of postal services and to a certain extent, communications system in Bhutan
(b) Bhutan’s rare and unique stamps issued over the years and
(c) captures the modes of communication pre-postal system and tells stories of legendary messengers.
Artifacts of direct relevance to post and those that help to tell the story effectively and communications are displayed. The museum comprises of five galleries, each with a theme as follows:
1. Gallery I is the repositionable gallery. This gallery’s exhibits will change according to special occasions in the country and stamp releases. It currently pays tribute to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
2. Gallery II showcases the pre – postal era and tells stories of how communication happened between the Kings and its subjects, between officialdom and how communities from one region communicated with those from other regions.
3. Gallery III focuses on the advent of postal system in the country and how it changed over time. It simultaneously focuses on telegraphy, wireless and telephones and their evolution to modern times of Internet and smart phones.
4. Gallery IV exhibits Bhutan’s rich assortment of breitling replica stamps and help promote Bhutan’s rich culture, tradition and heritage. It also helps educate Bhutanese society on philately.
5. Gallery V is the interactive area where activities and programmes will be designed to educate school children and guests. We also have an area for multimedia where documentaries related to postal system are screened.
TIMING: The Postal museum is open from 9:00am – 5:00pm in summer and 9:00am – 4:00pm in winter and during Drubchoe and Tshechu. The museum is closed on Sundays.
MUSEUM CAFÉ: A cafe has been set up just at the entrance of the museum which serves coffee, tea, soft drink and snacks.
Contact Phone : +975-322281
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What does the sphenopalatine ganglion do?
The Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) is a group of nerve cells that is linked to the trigeminal nerve, the main nerve involved in headache. The SPG, located behind the nose, carries information about sensation, including pain, and also plays a role in autonomic functions, such as tearing and nasal congestion.
What is the main function of the trigeminal nerve?
The trigeminal nerve is the part of the nervous system responsible for sending pain, touch and temperature sensations from your face to your brain. It’s a large, three-part nerve in your head that provides sensation. One section called the mandibular nerve involves motor function to help you chew and swallow.
Is there a sphenopalatine nerve?
The posterior superior nasal nerves, also known as the short sphenopalatine nerves, are branches of the pterygopalatine ganglion. There are lateral and medial branches which supply the nasal cavity.
What is the function of the mandibular nerve?
Motor Functions The mandibular nerve is the only branch of CN V to conduct motor axons to the muscles of the head and neck. The motor root of the trigeminal nerve joins the sensory component distal to the trigeminal ganglion and distributes its axons to the muscles of mastication: Masseter.
What is sphenopalatine neuralgia?
Sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) neuralgia is a complex disease characterized by chronic head and neck pain often accompanied by autonomic features. Although symptoms are highly variable, patients typically experience dull headaches associated with pain in the maxillary arch and teeth.
What nerves control the face?
The facial nerve is the 7th cranial nerve and carries nerve fibers that control facial movement and expression. The facial nerve also carries nerves that are involved in taste to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue and producing tears (lacrimal gland).
What nerve passes through the sphenopalatine foramen?
The sphenopalatine foramen connects the nasal cavity to the pterygopalatine fossa of the skull and houses the sphenopalatine artery (SPA) and vein, the posterior superior lateral nasal nerve, and the nasopalatine nerves.
What are the functions of the facial nerve?
What is the function of the Glossopharyngeal nerve?
As stated above, the glossopharyngeal nerve provides motor innervation to the stylopharyngeus muscle, which is responsible for elevating the pharynx and larynx.
How long does Sphenopalatine block last?
Most patients report immediate relief that lasts for weeks or even months at a time. 1.
What does the sphenopalatine notch do?
The sphenopalatine notch divides the processes of the superior margin of the palatine bone, which is afterwards transformed into the sphenopalatine foramen via the inferior surface of the body of the sphenoid bone. 1. It links the nasal cavity as well as the pterygopalatine fossa.
Where is the sphenopalatine ganglion located?
The sphenopalatine ganglion (also called Meckel’s ganglion and, in the old nomenclature, nasal ganglion) lies suspended, so to speak, from the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (fig. 1). the maxillary nerve and just distal to the semilunar ganglion.
What is the function of the sphenopalatine artery?
The sphenopalatine artery is the dominant blood supply to the posterior mucosa of the nasal cavity. Nasopalatine nerve – a derivative of the pterygopalatine ganglion that is considered part of the parasympathetic nervous system.
What nerve innervates the sphenopalatine foramen?
The neural contents of the sphenopalatine foramen include the posterior superior lateral nasal nerve and the nasopalatine nerve. Nasopalatine nerve represents a derivative of the pterygopalatine ganglion (PPG), which originates in the pterygopalatine fossa. | <urn:uuid:77c326ba-6767-4226-82e6-8bfdcfa80202> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.denguedenguedengue.com/what-does-the-sphenopalatine-ganglion-do/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.870482 | 915 | 3.34375 | 3 |
Lennox International Collaborates with Landlords to Reduce Energy Use in Lease Spaces
Lennox International has set aggressive energy and environment goals under its Sustainability 2.0 corporate initiative and the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge. Initially, the company targeted its sustainability efforts at company-owned sites over leased spaces. However, in 2014 Lennox commissioned a study to investigate the potential benefits of energy efficiency in leased spaces. Surprisingly, the results showed that reducing energy use in leased spaces yields an even greater financial return and value than reducing energy in Lennox-owned buildings. To realize these benefits, Lennox International seized the opportunity to collaborate with landlords at its leased facilities.
Lennox International’s energy efficiency efforts are driven by its “Energy 2.0” goal. Between 2010 and 2015, Lennox achieved a 23% energy intensity reduction worldwide by implementing energy efficiency measures at its factories under its Energy 1.0 goal. This progress was achieved through measures that included compressed air system improvements, HVAC upgrades, efficient motors, and LED lighting. In 2015 Lennox rolled out its Energy 2.0 plan in which the company set another ambitious goal to achieve an additional 25% energy reduction in 10 years with a baseline of 2014. This is also the company’s target for all US owned and leased facilities under the Better Plants Challenge. The company plans to reduce energy consumption throughout its current portfolio of 150 leased distribution spaces, and will continue to do so for all future portfolio expansions. These efforts will also offset the expected increase in energy consumption from the company’s geographically expanding distribution network.
Lennox International has a dedicated budget for environmental sustainability to encourage sites globally to pursue capital projects for energy, water, and solid waste reductions. This sustainability fund has been in place since 2009 and is used to partially fund the leased building upgrades.
Leased distribution sites are encouraged to benchmark their energy performance against similar buildings using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager. Several leased regional distribution centers at Lennox International have been ENERGY STAR certified, meaning their energy performance is in the top 25% within their building class:
- Carrollton, TX
- Harrisburg, PA
- Eastvale, CA
- McDonough, GA
- Grove City, OH
- Marshalltown, IA
Lennox was motivated to upgrade their leased buildings because of the financial returns and relatively easy pathway for implementation:
- Financial Return: Typical 10-year distribution center leases have significant energy costs, as blended commercial electricity rates are 11-13 cents-- about 40% higher than the industrial rate of 7-8 cents. This makes energy efficiency projects a worthy investment in these types of facilities.
- Opportunity: Lennox found that lighting levels across leased locations have greater variation than company-owned buildings and that at least 60% of energy use for a non-air conditioned warehouse can be attributed to lighting. This presented an opportunity to standardize lighting with upgraded fixtures that optimize energy use and led to cost savings for Lennox. The landlords also benefited, as the new fixtures improved the commercial real estate value of the property.
Lennox International staff realized that the classic split incentive barrier has the potential to prevent energy efficiency progress at its leased spaces. As the tenant, Lennox paid the energy bills, but had limited incentive to invest in capital upgrades to buildings it did not own. Conversely, the building owners did not pay the monthly energy bills and therefore had no obvious motivation to invest in energy projects that would reduce those bills. Lennox determined it could overcome this barrier through collaboration with its landlords and a lighting technology provider. In this case, Lennox partners with GE’s lighting division – Current, powered by GE – to set lighting specifications for facilities and splits the costs of the upgrades with the landlord. One challenge in implementing this approach was the perception that the costs of lighting upgrades would be too high. With help from Current and NUS Consulting, Lennox has prepared financial and technical analyses that show landlords that the advantages of the lighting technology and the payback periods outweighed the costs.
Lennox’s energy team worked with Current to present the technical benefits of the project at an internal hands-on meeting. The meeting was attended by the company’s distribution executive team and internal real estate team, enabling executive buy-in and contributing to Lennox’s success with persuading 100% of the landlords it approached to take part in the project.
Sites were selected for energy efficiency upgrades by Lennox’s energy management staff. Current assessed each facility and created detailed layouts of the existing lighting to determine the minimum amount of lighting needed, considering factors such as the number of employees and the tasks performed. Lennox then negotiated leases with each landlord to include lighting as a line item. A good faith allowance was worked out where Lennox and the landlord split the costs for the upgrades. Negotiated terms and conditions included the leasehold improvement allowance from the landlord, the building’s age and market rate, available utility rebates, and any non-lighting energy efficiency measures (e.g. HVAC systems and dock door upgrades). Some landlords initially had reservations about LED technology, but through Current’s technical expertise, they came to understand that LED technology depreciates slowly. Lennox was able to build on existing good relationships with landlords, who took into account the potential of Lennox remaining on the property and re-signing its lease.
Lennox and Current collaborated to select lighting fixtures that provided the best lighting quality at an acceptable cost point. NUS Consulting then collected data and provided tools to monitor the effectiveness of each lighting project. Internal and external project-related reporting was completed in-house.
Lennox employs an initiative called ’60 Ideas in 60 Minutes®’, a quarterly round table that involves stakeholders from all sites within the Lennox portfolio. This initiative is one of the key ways that information on successful improvement projects is disseminated across all leased facilities. Each distribution center’s Operations Manager serves as an ‘energy champion’, embedding energy and sustainability practices into day-to-day operations and implementing energy savings projects.
Tools & Resources
NUS Consulting tracks monthly energy use for all project sites using a proprietary online software platform. The tool allows Lennox to track performance at locations where lighting and other system-specific projects have been implemented and allows the Energy Team to identify the largest energy consuming locations across its U.S. portfolio.
Details about Lennox International’s Sustainability 2.0 Initiative can be viewed here. An example of the output from their software platform is provided below:
NUS Consulting’s Energy Tracking Tool
Lennox tracks energy performance on an ongoing basis to verify that the savings associated with the lighting projects align with pre-implementation projections. One of the methods used to track these savings is calculating Energy Usage Intensity (EUI) (kWh/sq ft) for each location. EUI, along with other trends, is then used to gain insights, prioritize locations, and strategically improve Lennox’s energy performance.
Lennox Sites Ranked by Electricity Consumption
Lennox Sites Ranked by Electricity Consumption per Floor Area
By partnering with its landlords and with Current, powered by GE, Lennox successfully reduced electricity consumption in 2015 by 650,000 kWh at its leased locations.
This was achieved through energy projects that primarily upgraded lighting to LED fixtures, reducing lighting-related energy use by 60%. As more lighting projects continue to be completed, Lennox and GE are streamlining and speeding up the implementation process across sites. Lennox plans to standardize efficient LED lighting in lease language down the line.
Lennox International realized that split incentives prevent energy efficiency progress at leased facilities and worked together with landlords to overcome this barrier resulting in energy savings of 650,000 kWh.
Split incentives prevent energy efficiency progress at leased facilities
Joint tenant, technology vendor and landlord energy improvements
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|Fig. 1 World Ocean Database (WOD)) Zones|
It is the first of at least three tables for synchronizing Dredd Blog Zones (Fig. 2) with WOD Zones (Fig. 1).
The first order of business was a table that contained all of the WOD zone ids, zone latitudes and longitudes , as well as the Dredd Blog zone for that zone.
|Fig. 2 Dredd Blog Zones|
There are 648 WOD zones but only 36 Dredd Blog zones on the face of it (Fig. 2).
The quadrants and sub-quadrants in the Dredd Blog system has subsections (4 sub-quadrants,16 sub-quadrants = 720 spaces) which make it very close to the WOD system of categorizing the globe into zones.
|Fig 3 SQL Schema for WOD zones table|
The schema is shown in Fig. 3 and a sample query is shown in Fig. 4.
The next table will be based on the first one, allowing association of various types of information with the zone area, such as:
WOD zone: 7617I have the code working which generates that information from the raw WOD data I presented in an earlier post (Databases Galore - 14).
Unique Cast No: 67064
Cast Type: C
Cruise No: 11203
Cast Length: 1303
Cast Type: 0
Depth Levels: 4
WOD zone: 7015
Unique Cast No: 15495257
Cast Type: C
Cruise No: 34483
Cast Length: 2025
Cast Type: 1
Depth Levels: 66
Following that table, comes the table with the actual temperature, salinity, and other chemical readings.
I may have one table for each data type or category, such as temperatures at depth, salinity at depth, pollutants at depth, and so forth, so as to allow detailed and specific investigations via SQL queries.
What I haven't mentioned is that the program will process all WOD files in a directory.
As the program becomes more and more robust, I put more files in the directory.
It will handle many files and build up the SQL databases and tables from many files with millions of casts in them.
I am moving slow enough to stay careful, to make sure of the data before it enters the SQL database.
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It has been confirmed that MTN has paid the sum of ₦30billion which is a part payment of the fine of ₦330 billion imposed on the telecom by Nigerian Telecommunications Commission( NCC).
MTN has paid ₦30 billion as part of the fine. The payment is in furtherance of the agreed timetable for payment of the total fine- Tony Ojobo, Spokesman for Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
Over failure to follow the directive given by NCC to disconnect about 5.1 million unregistered subscribers, MTN in 2015 was at first fined the sum of ₦1.04 trillion. Following months of intense negotiations, and persuasion the NCC was considerate enough to reduce the fine to ₦330billion. And the agreement for the medium of payment is that the fine will be paid over the span of three years.
- ₦50 Million – to the government- Paid
- ₦30 Billion – NCC Treasury Single Account( Between June 10, 2016 and 30days after the agreement.)
- ₦30 Billion – March 31, 2017- Paid
- ₦55 Billion – March 31, 2018
- ₦55 Billion – December 31, 2018
- ₦55 Billion – March 31, 2019
- ₦55 Billion – May 31, 2019
In 2016, apart from consenting to pay the total sum of ₦330billion, MTN also agreed to ”subscribe to the voluntary observance of the Code of Corporate Governance for the Telecoms Industry and would ensure compulsory compliance when the said Code is made mandatory for the telecommunications industry.” This is one of the reasons why MTN is adhering strictly to the NCC directive that all sim registration must take place in brick and mortar structures.
MTN has two more years to complete payment of it’s fine. As much as MTN keeping to its own end of the deal is important, it is also cogent that the Nigerian Communications Commission give an insight on what the money will be used for. | <urn:uuid:bbbb38e7-8f40-4b97-aec2-441fc280fc1a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://techpoint.africa/2017/04/04/mtn-pays-part-payment-%E2%82%A6330billion-fine | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.955033 | 434 | 1.546875 | 2 |
Ford Motors is looking to evaluate the possibility of the electric F-150 Lightning to power homes and return energy to the power grid.
Ford Motors announced earlier today that it has partnered with Pacific Gas and Electric Co (PG&E).
The partnership will see the companies work together to evaluate the possibility of the electric F-150 Lightning to power homes and return energy to the power grid.
PG&E CEO Patti Poppe and Ford CEO Jim Farley made their plans known at the ongoing CERAWeek energy conference in Texas.
An electric vehicle can return energy to the power grid or to a home, a feature known as bidirectional charging. This differs from the home and grid charging a vehicle.
Electric vehicles can charge at night when the energy rates are low and could then provide energy back to the grid during busy hours. This phenomenon enables customers to save money on their power bills and reduce the strain on the grid.
This latest development comes two days after PG&E’s CEO announced a pilot program with General Motors. The program will see the two companies make GM’s electric vehicles capable of powering a home if there is a power outage or grid failure.
However, a PG&E spokeswoman said Ford’s announcement differs from GM’s since it is the first-to-market enablement of a Ford F-150 Lightning EV and bidirectional charging system.
The F-150 Lightning will be launched in the spring and is expected to have the capability to power or home if there is a power outage. According to Ford, F-150 Lightning is an Intelligent Backup Power.
PG&E is set to look into how Ford’s technology relates to the electric grid and customers’ homes.
According to PG&E, the initial use of F-150 Lightning’s backup power is set to start in spring. The operation will be supported by Sunrun Inc., as it is Ford’s preferred installation partner. | <urn:uuid:91d79795-2535-4be7-9061-558ad16d4e30> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://buystocks.co.uk/news/ford-partners-pge-on-electric-f-150-lightning/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.933852 | 405 | 1.8125 | 2 |
LLS Alumnus and Founding President of the National American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Served in WWII
On March 16, 1945, Second Lieutenant Mark P. Robinson Sr., attached to 425 Bomber Squad of the American 15th Air Force, was piloting his B24 aircraft with his crew of nine over military targets in Hungary. They took a direct hit from anti-aircraft fire at Budapest and lost three of their four engines. Showing exceptional mastery of his aircraft, Robinson successfully crash-landed in a pasture near Zagreb. He and all of his crew survived but were immediately captured by the Nazis.
Undergoing brutal deprivations and abuse, Robinson and his crew were later rescued. Robinson was returned to the United States and rejoined with his family. Hospitalized for a short period, Robinson quickly went back to training. Though, Robinson never made it back to the battlefield as the war shortly ended.
Continuing his studies at Loyola Law School, Robinson graduated in 1950 and later became a judge and the founding president of the National American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), one of the premier organizations for plaintiffs lawyers.
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The Japanese economy contracted at a slower pace than initially reported in the first quarter, due to more modest cuts in plant and equipment spending, but the coronavirus pandemic still dealt a heavy blow to aggregate demand.
The slower contraction provides relief to policymakers hoping that Japan’s economic recovery will not lag behind other major economies, which have deployed COVID-19 vaccines much faster to end the health crisis.
The revised decline is mainly due to a smaller decline in government and capital spending, both of which slowed less than initially thought during the quarter, offsetting a slightly larger drop in private consumption.
The economy fell 3.9% annualized in January-March, not as bad as the preliminary reading of a 5.1% annualized contraction, but still posting the first decline in three quarters, showed Tuesday Cabinet Office data.
The reading, which was better than economists’ median forecast for a decline of 4.8%, equates to a real quarter-on-quarter contraction of 1.0% from the previous quarter, down from a preliminary decline of 1.3%.
“Overall, investment spending and private consumption have remained weak, which showed weak domestic demand,” said Takeshi Minami, chief economist at the Norinchukin Research Institute.
“The issue of vaccines is the most important thing for (economic) recovery,” he said, adding that the vaccination rate should reach around 50% to boost the country’s economic recovery prospects.
Capital spending fell 1.2% from the previous quarter, better than a preliminary decline of 1.4% and matching the median forecast of a loss of 1.2%. Public consumption fell 1.1%, smaller than a preliminary drop of 1.8%.
Private consumption, which accounts for more than half of gross domestic product, fell 1.5% from the previous three months, worse than the initial estimate of a 1.4% decline.
Net exports – or exports minus imports – subtracted 0.2 percentage point from revised GDP growth, while domestic demand lowered it by 0.8 percentage point, less than a preliminary contribution minus 1.1 percentage points.
The better-than-expected GDP revision comes after household spending and exports surged in April following a return in demand, although the gains were largely inflated by comparison with the deep drop caused by the ‘last year.
Inflation-adjusted wages, which are a barometer of household purchasing power, rose 2.1% in April year-on-year, the government said on Tuesday.
The government has come under political pressure to relax an already stretched budget target this year as the cost of tackling the health crisis accumulates, as it struggles to maintain growth while battling the pandemic. Read more
Some analysts expect the Japanese economy to post another contraction in the current quarter – pushing it back into a technical recession – as an extension of emergency coronavirus restrictions for Tokyo and other major regions hurts to domestic demand.
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Global Conference Focuses on Issues Impacting Families, Women and Children
A Milestone Moment
Close to 400 delegates from over 60 countries made their way to a historic city to participate in a historic event on May 10-14. Amidst ancient structures perched along Europe’s iconic Danube River, Seventh-day Adventist ministry leaders from around the globe gathered in Budapest, Hungary for the first-ever International Leadership Conference focused on issues impacting families, women and children.
The gathering was historic as three separate General Conference departments—Family, Women’s and Children’s Ministries—joined forces to address critical issues facing the three distinct, yet interconnected groups. The conference was themed, Reach the World, in line with the General Conference strategic plan motto and in an effort to emphasize the unmet needs within communities around the world.
“This event is like a magnifying glass that focuses the energies of the church on where to bring the hope of Christ, his grace and soon return,” said Doug Venn, General Conference coordinator for Mission to the Cities and Director of the Global Mission Urban Center. Venn coordinates the initiative to reach the fifty-one percent of the world’s population currently living in large cities. Throughout the event, Venn’s team displayed increasing amounts of postcards brought by delegates on a wall, surrounding a sign that read “I Want This City.”
Organizers emphasized this community-centered approach in a number of ways, including making intentional time for dialogue and conversation, allowing attendees to better understand how to reach families, women and children within their communities. “We will learn and grow together,” said Trans-European Division (TED) president Raafat Kamal, whose regional world church territory hosted the milestone conference. “People are hungry for a spiritual diet of substance and hope.”
The unique moment was also marked with an introduction from the Hungarian Minister of State for Churches, Minorities and Civil Affairs, Miklós Soltész. Soltész emphasized the need for faith communities to address societal challenges by sharing Christian values. “It looks like we live in a better age,” said Soltész. “In many countries we have many opportunities. But there is a question. Do we recognize all the problems and fears that are all around us?”
Tamás Ócsai, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hungary, recognized the significance of the Minister’s address, stating that “this means for us that the government would like to help all churches, including the Seventh-day Adventist Church, maintain Christian values, and we appreciative very much that he was willing to come and support our church.”
Modern Family Profile
The first keynote of the of the multi-day conference was delivered by Dr. Ella Simmons, general vice president for the world Church. Simmons was clear and direct in her description of the modern family unit, an image characterized by significant dysfunction. She shared her deep interest in in how families live together after the divorce of her own parents at an early age.
Simmons focused most of her thoughts on the biblical story of Jacob and Esau, pointing out the significant dysfunction within that family unit. She concluded that most of the alienation within families occurs due to the lack of forgiveness present in broken relationships and she challenged Church leaders and members to take seriously the “ministry of reconciliation” entrusted to believers by Christ. “Sometimes you can’t just build the bridge,” explained Simmons, “you have to be the bridge to reconciliation.”
Driving home the very reason the conference was organized, Simmons reminded attendees that “if we want to reach the world we need to remember that the first victories must be won in the home life.”
Numbers Speak Volumes
Another notable aspect to the conference was the presence of Dr. George Barna, well-known author, researcher and statistician, whose researched has informed the Christian community around the world for decades. Barna, who delivered two plenary session lectures, informed the crowd that even though his ancestry is Hungarian it was his first time in the Eastern European country.
Barna spared no time unleashing a slew of new US-based statistics, gathered by his current firm, American Culture & Faith Institute. He encouraged those from other countries to understand the principles behind the numbers pointing to trends around the world. He spent most of his time unpacking the concept of worldview—a set of filters by which we perceive the world around us—and the impact that society is having on younger generations.
His 2017 survey revealed that while 58-70% of parents see value in their children being exposed to extended family gatherings, church services, art exhibits and the Bible, children on average spend only two hours per week on these activities. In contrast, 33-43% of parents do not see value in their children being exposed to professional sports, television news, online content and current movies, yet children on average spend seven hours per day on these and related activities.
Barna then announced that statistically a very small amount of younger people have what he called a “biblical worldview”—only 4% of 18-30 year-olds and 7% of 30-49 year-olds. “We are in a crisis,” Barna said. “If the Church does not wake up and solve it, biblical Christianity in the United States is in jeopardy.”
The researcher then turned his attention squarely to parents, offering a statistical call to parental responsibility. He pointed out that while children form their worldview by the age of 13, only 5% of parents with 5-13 year-old children in the US have a biblical worldview. “Our children usually make their spiritual choices by default, acquiescing to cultural norms,” he concluded.
“We want to inspire leaders to see how we can encourage and empower children, women and families to reach out to the world.”
Barna ended on a positive note, emphasizing that though not easy, worldviews can be changed through proper asking of questions and meaningful dialogue with children and teens, in an effort to “dislodge what culture has placed in their minds.”
Barna sees tremendous value in the Seventh-day Adventist Church organizing a global summit to address family-related issues. “The world is changing so rapidly and so radically, that traditional approaches and strategies are not enough,” Barna told Adventist Review. “The Church needs to understand the latest research available, and the meaning behind the data if we are to effectively grow disciples.”
Organizers, emphasizing the conference’s Reach the World motto, resonated with Barna’s conclusion. “Parents must be intentional about making sure sound biblical values are passed on to their children on a daily basis through family worship, and by modeling Godly living,” said Willie Oliver, director of Family Ministries for the world church and one of several organizers.
“You can’t get more missional than this. Because, when we have strong families, we will have a strong church, that can share the gospel with power and joy, and help hasten the coming of Jesus Christ.”
Attendees also reacted positively to Barna’s research. “Dr. Barna has done practical research and practical issues,” said Samson Nganga a member who traveled from South Africa for the conference. “So as a church, we can’t remain naïve about the things happening around us. Sometimes we preach from the mountaintop and we’re totally disengaged with the people in the flock. We need good research to give us insights into leadership.”
A Generation at Risk
Closely related to Barna’s research was content presented by Dr. Kiti Freier Randall—a pediatric neurodevelopmental psychologist from Loma Linda University Health. Randall, who works extensively with at-risk children—emphasized from the beginning the role of the home in childhood development. “Although other supportive institutions in society play a role, it is in the family that nurture if effective and meaningful.”
Randall contrasted the idyllic statement with the reality that children around the world are at risk from a great number of factors. Lack of access to education, especially for girls, is a significant risk, leading to other risk factor such as poverty, drug use and an increased rate of teen pregnancy and gang violence. Childhood obesity is another risk factor, leading to “serious lifelong consequences.”
At the same time, malnutrition and starvation continue to present a risk to children around the world, in addition to abuse of various kinds. Randall explained in detail the effects of trauma and abuse, including showing a brain scan that showed a visible difference in the brain of an abuse victim. “Trauma, abuse and neglect actually change the architecture of the brain,” said Randall, who also informed participants that if a child is born healthy and they die before one year-old, the number one reason they will die is “because their parents will kill them.”
Randall also spoke to a controversial subject, the risk factor involving technology addiction. “Too much, or misused technology can impact a child’s physical and mental health,” she explained, leading to negative impacts such as sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety. To spontaneous applause from attendees, the pediatric psychologist challenged parents not to expose children under two years of age to technology. “It is wrong when technology is raising our children,” she said.
In her second presentation, Randall offered a bright spot to the daunting realities she began with. Science is focusing increasingly on the idea of resilience, “the capacity to maintain or develop competent functioning in the face of major life stressors.” Factors such as social support, connectedness, meaningful activity and exercise all lead to increased resiliency.
When asked by the Adventist Review how these insights impact the Adventist Church, Randall said that from her work of 30 years with the highest at-risk children in the world, she realized that “what they need, our church has to offer. Our church has all the elements that we need to change trajectory to a positive one. We have the ability to provide meaningfulness and hope in life. We have the ability to provide nurturance and relationship with healthy adults, and access to health activities. If you look at the scientific literature of what we need for resiliency in our children,” concluded Randall, “those can all be answered as a mission of our church and I believe we’re called to do that; to give of our ourselves in a positive healthy relationship to spend time with young people and make a difference in their life.”
Mental health professionals in the audience agreed. “I completely agree with what Dr. Randall said,” shared Dr. Gabor Mihalec, a practicing family therapist and the director of Family Ministries for the host Hungarian Union Conference. “There has to be somebody who breaks this chain right here and right now. And I think that we as a church; we as pastors, as members; as family life educators have a very special gift and a very special opportunity to have insights into the lives of families where the things are happening.”
Once again feedback was positive, even as delegates grappled with the realities presented. “Without knowing the risk that our children are going through, we don’t have the church of tomorrow,” said Zodwa Kunene, Children and Women’s Ministries director in the Southern Africa Union Conference. “I believe that it’s up to us as leaders, it’s up to us as parents to impact our churches; we can win back our communities.”
Continued Dialogue About LGBT
Each of the three departments hosted seminars throughout the afternoon focusing on elements specific to their area of ministry. Among other topics, Family Ministries directors Willie and Elaine Oliver facilitated a dialogue surrounding LGBT issues and questions. Dr. Ekkehardt Mueller, associate director of the Biblical Research Institute (BRI), gave an overview of the subject, highlighting research done by BRI in gathering biblical insights into the matter.
Mueller spent significant time in Romans 1, a biblical reference where homosexuality is specifically mentioned. He made it clear that the Seventh-day Adventist Church does not “condone the sin of homosexual activity.” However, he reminded attendees that “we distinguish between homosexual orientation and homosexual activity.”
“As Adventists we respect all people, whether heterosexuals or homosexuals,” Mueller presented. “We acknowledge that all human beings are creatures of the heavenly Father and are extremely valuable in God’s sight. Therefore we are opposed to hating, scorning, or abusing homosexuals.”
Mueller also reminded delegates of the broader reality of sin, even within Romans 1. “Sin is serious business whether sexual sin or other sin, whether heterosexual sin or homosexual sin,” he explained. “Romans 1 begins a longer discussion on the state of all human beings. A painful diagnosis is provided. We are all sold under sin and have to expect death. But this diagnosis is given in order for us to long for and appreciate the power of the gospel of salvation which is available to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16)”
A second presentation was delivered by Virna Santos, a representative of By Beholding His Love, a ministry focused on equipping “individuals, families, churches, and schools with biblical-based training, while teaching the methods of Jesus to understand issues related to sexual identity struggles” and “facilitating healthy, genuine and intentional connection between Church and LGBTQix communities.”
Santos, who shared her own journey as a formerly practicing member of the LGBT community, offered insights into the struggle parents of LGBT children initially go through and the significant struggles that young LGBT individuals go through along their journey. “They’re tormented by fear and rejection from the people they love the most, their parents,” Santos said. Santos also offered insights into how parents can interact with children who are open about their struggle with sexual identity.
“With parenting in general, it’s amazing what you can learn if you just listen,” explained Elaine Oliver, associate director of Family Ministries for the world church. Sometimes we become impatient, forgetting that God is never impatient with us. The same principle applies to the way we should interact with children wrestling with sexual identity questions.”
“We need to be careful not to cherry-pick when it comes to sins,” concluded Willie Oliver at the close of the panel discussion. “We need to be like Jesus. We have to genuinely love others. You’re not going to reach anyone for Jesus, unless you genuinely love them.”
Woman to Woman
Meanwhile, the Women’s Ministries Department hosted seminars centered on women interacting meaningfully and purposefully with women of other faiths. Department director Heather-Dawn Small and associate director Raquel Queiroz de Costa Arrias, invited guest speakers to both teach and inspire women how to reach out into various communities of women.
“We’ve got to help our women look beyond themselves and the ones they know to the ones they don’t know,” said Small, “to the ones who don’t look like them; the ones who don’t speak their language and whose culture is different. That was the main focus of our training here.”
For some, this track was the most impacting. “I am from Mongolia and we, too, have women of other faiths among us,” said Oyuntuya Batsukh, Director of Women’s Ministries for the Mongolian Mission. “Unfortunately, many times, we are afraid and stand far off. It’s critical that we learn how to reach women in all communities, creating meaningful relationship with them.
An Unexpected Need
Across the hall, the Children’s Ministries department, led by Linda Koh, director and Saustin Mfune, associate director, was exploring a topic—among others—with an unexpected twist. Seminars focused on impacting and ministering to children from affluent homes.
Presenters shared several of the leading causes contributing to the possibility of emotional troubles within affluent environments, including excess pressure to excel exerted by parents attempting to stay ahead of the success curve. Another risk factor includes increased isolation typically experienced by children as parents become more affluent and, in general, busier and less connected as a result. Various principles and ideas were shared for effective ways to minister to children in these circumstances.
A New Level of Missional Synergy
While the topics covered and the dialogue facilitated were both practical and critical for mission, it was the unprecedented collaboration of three world church departments that stood out most.
“This has been a tremendous collaboration between these three departments,” shared Geoffrey Mbwana, general vice president of the General Conference with Adventist Review. “In as much as they are dealing with common issues, addressing people that make up families, this has been a very profitable experience where they have brought the experiences of the three departments to a common front. I think this has been a big savings of money, but also we’ve had an opportunity now to see how we can cross bridges of departments to be effective and impact the community and the church as a whole.”
The visible synergy created by the departmental triad inspired leaders from around the world. “This is, as far as I know a first,” said Audrey Andersson, executive secretary of the Trans European Division, “and just the collaboration, to see how these areas intertwine with each other and how each feeds into and can support the other, that has been a real blessing.” Musa Mitekaro, Family Ministries director from the East-Central Africa Division agreed. “I was impressed by three departments coming together for mission.”
Measuring success is many times a moving target, yet organizers of the global conference expressed confidence in the event’s positive outcome. Wille Oliver summarized this by drawing, in part, from a panel discussion on the last day of the gathering featuring several departmental leaders from various countries. “Many shared new convictions established during the conference by listening to compelling truths that were not clear to them before,” said Oliver. “Especially the fact that areas they once believed had nothing to do with their respective ministries, were obviously also their concern.”
“I’m a convert,” shared Carla Baker, Women’s Ministries director for the North American Division, at the close of the conference. “I do believe that Women’s Ministries can do a lot to reach the mothers. I will be doing something about that.”
Oliver also pointed to requests for future events as an indicator of success. “This level of new synergy, as well as requests by many conference participants to repeat this kind of event in the near future, are indicators of a level of success we expected as an outcome of this shared effort by Children’s, Women’s, and Family Ministries.”
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Royal Dutch Shell has been facing an ongoing battle with various organisations as well as the public in regards to their seismic survey project along the Wild Coast of South Africa. Yesterday, the 17th of December, their second hearing took place, and lasted just under 8 hours.
Table of contents
- Arguments of the Applicants
- Shell’s Response
Arguments of the Applicants
The applicants who submitted the urgent interdict against Shell’s current fossil fuel search project put forward two major arguments:
- Shell followed an inadequate procedure, principally with regards to the consultation of affected parties.
- That Shell has no environmental authorisation, specifically in terms of NEMA (National Environmental Management Act).
As a form of introduction, the applicants start the hearing by pointing out what Shell states in their own project summary document:
- The affected area will be 45 838km² of ocean areas, with 100-135km² area extending inland.
- This area will be from the Transkei to Algoa Bay. Practically the entire Eastern Cape coastline.
- The project is already on the go, having started in the first week of December 2021. And will continue until approximately April 2022. In Total, about 5 months.
- The Shell warship, called the Amazon Warrior, uses an air gun which fires sound waves of 220-250 decibels. To put this into context, the applicants state that a jet plane, upon take off, emits 120 decibels. And 120-125 decibels would kill a human.
- The ship will be between 20km and 80km from the shoreline.
The applicants state that the consultation process was inadequate. The constitution obligates the consultation of affected parties for any major project. And imposes this legal duty on both Shell and the Minister. However, the last consultation for this seismic survey project was in 2013. And even this consultation process was “a sham”. The parties consulted were chosen based on previous stakeholders and did not include any potentially affected communities. Despite the fact that Shell themselves state in their original EMPR (Environmental Management Programme) that the communities and the traditional fishing industry should be consulted.
The applicants add that, on top of this, the means of informing the general public of the planned operation were “exclusive”. Making the application MPRDA non compliant. The MPRDA (Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act) states that consultation must be made accessible to the affected parties. Yet, upon application for authorisation of the project, the only means of informing the general public were through four newspaper releases. Three of them were in English and one in Afrikaans. This means that only those members of the public able to read in English or Afrikaans would have had access to the information. A significant factor when you consider that the majority of the affected communities are Zulu or Xhosa.
Furthermore, the project should have taken place within three years of initial authorisation. However, Shell requested numerous extensions. And this year in August, upon request for renewal of the authorisation for the project, no consultation process whatsoever was followed. Although Shell responded to this by saying that, legally, there are no consultation requirements with renewal or the permission.
Shell has been “Dismissive” of Affected Communities
The applicants also point out that overall Shell has been dismissive of the affected communities, including during the hearings. Yet, in their own EMPR papers, Shell admits that there would be “an alteration of the rate and/or distribution of catches”. And that there will be “an impact on traditional line-fishing”. According to the applicants, Shell states that the impact on fishing is of no consequence. In another instance, they say that it won’t be that bad. Possibly suggesting a reason for their lack of consultation with local fishing communities. However, the applicants state “Any impact triggers a duty of consultation”.
Another cause for concern of the applicants are cultural and spiritual beliefs. Many of these communities use the ocean for ritualistic purposes. Plus, some believe that their ancestors reside in the ocean, and will be disturbed by the seismic blasts. Shell’s attitude to this is contradictory. Because although they agree with the constitutional rights stating that “..of course every South African must respect the spiritual and cultural beliefs of every other South African” they follow by saying that the spiritual and cultural beliefs of the applicants are “subjective”. And claim that it is an “unprecedented category of harm” that cannot be allowed to “trump” shells objectives.
No Environmental Authorisation
The second point brought to court, and the most precedent, is the question of environmental permission under the current legislation. This topic had some back and forthing, as it seems both parties involved interpreted the current laws differently.
The applicants state that although the initial permission was given before the new One Environmental legislation was put in place, there are current laws which state having received authorisation under the MPRDA does not mean that an exploration project has authorisation under NEMA. In particular, they refer to a legislation which was amended 11 July 2021. Which says that any “explorations”, offshore or onshore, require NEMA permission.
Although it is unclear, it appears that acting Judge Avinash Govindjee, who ruled in favour of Shell at the hearing earlier this month, states exactly the opposite. He claims that Shell’s MPRDA approval includes environmental approval under NEMA. To add to this, the Minister recently released an affidavit where it appears he may also be of the same view. So there is a grey area here which the current judge will have to wade through.
Balance of Harm
As a final point, the applicants add that, although Shell may have spent close to a billion rand on this project already, the balance of harm is still in the favour of the applicants. Because no amount of money can offset the irreparable harm that could be caused to the people and environment. Nor offset the loss of constitutional rights of the people.
Shell starts off in the hearing by complaining that the applicants have “dressed up” their application and “misconstrued their remedy”. They protest that the applicant’s “remedy lies not in an interdict, but in a badger”.
They also argue that there is no sense to the applicant’s two part case structure. Having one urgent case for a temporary interdict pending application of a second case for a permanent interdict. Shell claims that they should just get to the point and apply for a permanent interdict. Because both parts are essentially the same thing. Should the temporary interdict be successful, they might as well make that the verdict for the permanent one too. They suggested the court puts this temporary interdict to one side while a permanent case is opened. And, in the meantime, a “status quo should remain”. Meaning that Shell should be able to continue activity.
The Application is Extraordinary
They say that the application is “extraordinary”. They are surprised it is being allowed to go to court, considering it is the second time an urgent interdict is being requested. And because they believe that the applicants are trying a “back door” tactic. They accuse the applicants of using a “discretionary remedy”. Playing on the court’s and the judge’s right to exercise discretion. They state it would be incorrect for “speculative harm” to be the cause for such “a major degree of loss” for Shell.
Furthermore, they argue that there has been an unfair “barrage of attack” on a company that believed their activities were “lawful”.
Shell protests that the applicant’s argument at the hearing was mostly around the lack of consultation. Despite, lack of environmental authorisation being the main case. Plus, they add that an inadequate consultation procedure would only be grounds for a review of the project. And not an interdict. They state that the compliance with a consultation process is besides the point and has nothing to do with the main focus. Which is the question of NEMA compliance.
Dismissive of Affected Communities
Shells claims to have not in any way been dismissive of the applicants and any possibly affected communities. They also reiterate that the ship shall never be closer than 20km to the shoreline. And that they believe this is a sufficient distance not to affect the community. Later, they then continue by disputing the need to assess the difference between “tangible harm” and “intangible harm”. Implicating that the harm caused to the communities is intangible and therefore an “unprecedented category of harm”.
The Need for NEMA Authorisation
The first thing that Shell states is that the need for environmental authorisation only became effective as of 8 December 2014. And that the bottom line is this is after they were granted permission for the project. Later in the hearing they go on to claim that the NEMA amendment act states that an EMPR approved under the MPRDA prior to December 2014 “must be regarded as approved in terms of the principal act”. However the judge questioned the full meaning of this clause.
Negate Irreparable Harm
First off, in the hearing Shell declares that “the case for irreparable harm doesn’t even get out of the starting blocks” because it has “not been sufficiently pleaded”. They say the applicant’s plea on irreparable harm is unclear. The applicants later replied to this by reading out points from their submitted paperwork which support cause for concern of irreparable harm. Included in this were numerous statements made by scientific experts, explaining the potential impact on the environment and many endangered species.
The Shell representative then states that Shell is also not implying no harm will be caused. And that the idea behind an act such as the MPRDA is not to prevent any harm whatsoever, but to ensure “the least possible harm” is caused. They add that the law recognises the necessity for commercial activity. And simply tries to find a balance between the need for an activity and the potential harm caused by the activity.
Shell also claims in the hearing that the applicant’s facts around the “blasting” are incorrect. Shell claims that, firstly, by repeatedly labeling the air gun shots as “blasting”, the applicants are creating an unjustified emotion around the activity. Thereby making use of an “atmospheric tool”. And secondly, the applicants are adding irrelevant information about jet plane noises and such in order to exacerbate the emotion. The applicants later counter this by stating that, in fact, they had been “underplaying” the blasting with this. Since sound travels faster and, in many cases, further under water than in air.
Shell complains that the applicants are paying no attention to the preventative measures taken in order to minimise the impact. They say that the company has gone through a great deal of trouble to do the best that they can to alleviate any possible harm. They remind the court that Judge Avinash Govindjee, from the previous hearing, stated that there was no reason to believe Shell’s mitigation measures were insubstantial. Shell also says they will provide extra information to prove that, so far, their mitigation measures have been successful over the last two weeks that this project has been ongoing.
Furthermore, they claim that in the last five years, various entities have conducted 35 other surveys of this nature around South Africa. And that no link to harm has been made when the appropriate mitigation measures have been put in place. The applicants disputed this as incorrect, with some data on previous recordings of beached animals and their proximity to conducted surveys.
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Recently, CBD has received a lot of attention due to its potential to treat drug and alcohol abuse. Literature concentrates on the pharmacotherapeutic capacity of CBD in terms of its relevance in prevention of relapse in drug use. It is believed CBD is effective in targeting threat states of substance abuse regression by lowering anxiety and tension related to drug hints and mediating anti-depressant activity. In addition to that, CBD has an effect on the brain circuitry that is responsible for drug craving and seeking habits activated by drug-related context and stress. Thinking about the neuropharmacological and behavioral results of CBD and its effect on the neurocircuitry controlling addiction, the implications of CBD for the advancement of new treatments of drug dependency has brought in the interest in the research study neighborhood investigating restorative solutions for drug dependency and relapse.
There are a few different types of CBD products, they come in many forms. You can acquire them as Oils and Casts, Edibles, Vapes, and Creams and Lotions.
Oils and Tinctures
CBD oil and tinctures generally have a glycerin, oil, or alcohol base. Individuals can take these extracts on their own, generally through a dropper or blend them in a food and beverage of their option. There are various strengths and flavors of CBD oils and casts are readily available.
CBD edibles include the above extracts however in a food form. CBD edibles are available as beverages and food items, such as teas and chocolate. Gummies are a very common kind of CBC edible. They come in various strengths and tastes. They are also among the best choices to help with sleep.
For fast action, vapes can provide CBD extracts through inhalation. Vaping comes with added danger, including lung damage. Sublingual extracts placed under the tongue may provide some of the quick action supplied by vaporizers without the danger of vaping-associated lung injury.
Creams and Lotions
CBD likewise comes in the kind of topical oils, creams, and creams. Some people might feel the impacts immediately, where others may not notice any effects for a number of hours. This is among the best methods to assist with muscle discomfort. It might be best to check out a few different types to recognize what supplies the proper relief.
In conclusion as you can see CBD has lots of fantastic uses to aid with numerous ailments, and it comes a couple of various types. If you are trying to find an alternative way to treat any problems you might have, you might want to investigate some CBD companies and items to see what would work best for you. Homemade CBD Drinks | <urn:uuid:14c57f7f-8d1c-4d01-a29d-902f21802a85> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.utubecar.com/homemade-cbd-drinks-top-cbd-products/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.960344 | 1,568 | 1.890625 | 2 |
January in History
By Mickey Dunaway Reprinted with permission from Limitless Magazine Cornelius, NC 28031
I am going to have the pleasure in future issues of Limitless Magazine to explore each MONTH in History.
We will start with a little U.S. History Lesson for the month of January. I divided the month up into three parts and listed the events by the day of the month. I certainly could have chosen other events, but these spoke to me for one reason or another. The comments in italics following the event are my own editorializing.
1-1-1735 Paul Revere was born in Boston. Revere made a living as a silversmith and revolutionary.
1-1-1864 President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, granting freedom to slaves held in the “rebellious states.” Perhaps now is a good and proper time to recommit to Lincoln’s view of an all-inclusive Union.
1-8-1814 Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. And the world of music has never been the same.
1-10-1933 The Holocaust began. Say a prayer for all the victims, survivors, and their families on this day.
1-11-1973 Designated-hitter rule adopted by Baseball’s American League. I wonder. Isn’t it about time to return to the purity of the game?
1-13-1969 Beatles’ Yellow Submarine album released in U.S. Aahh…The Beatles. Now that was ROCK AND ROLL!
1-15-1929 Martin Luther King, Jr. was born. Visit his memorial in Atlanta sometime. It is a short drive.
1-20-1986 Martin Luther King Day was first observed. Try to make it more than a holiday.
1-21-1977 President Carter pardoned Vietnam draft evaders. Seems like a good example of how we should deal with all the undocumented aliens in the country today. I honestly, this conservative cannot come up with another way?
1-23-1968 USS Pueblo seized by North Koreans. And 53 years later, the regime remains as enigmatic and daft as ever.
1-26-1942 First American forces in Europe during WWII went ashore in Northern Ireland. Now, there is a factoid I did not know!
1-27-1880 Thomas Edison received a patent for the electric incandescent lamp, 1880. I think I still like the warmth of his bulb over the LED.
January was a popular month for states to enter the Union.
Jan. 2, 1788 Georgia
Jan. 4, 1896 Utah
Jan. 6, 1912 New Mexico
Jan. 9, 1788 Connecticut
Jan. 26, 1837 Michigan
January 29, 1861 Kansas
The January-birthed states above should remind us just how wonderful and varied is this thing we call a Union. January is an excellent month to throw away all notions and ideas and philosophies that one group of our citizens is somehow more capable or worthy than another. Such beliefs did not make us great, and they certainly are not seeds that will grow greatness in our future.
I have often thought of how interesting it is that, as adults, almost everything we talk about at the supper table relates to social studies and history and how poorly I learned its lessons back when.
You may call the evening meal supper, as we do in the South, or dinner, as the rest of the country refers to it. Regardless, I trust that this pandemic—and its commensurate quarantine—has convinced us all of the immense value contained in the simple act of breaking bread together at whatever we call the evening meal.
Until next month, I leave you with a quote to ponder: Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy January 29, 1961 | <urn:uuid:1885b9c9-bbd8-4f1f-8187-1cfaf3bcad00> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://southern-exposures.com/2021/01/07/january-in-history/?like_comment=262&_wpnonce=c21daa676a | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.954717 | 825 | 1.960938 | 2 |
Written by Brooke Bettis
We as humans have an obligation to better the economy, our society, and the earth we walk on. A circular economy is something that can help us do that on a more person-to-person basis. To talk about how beneficial it is to contribute to a circular economy we must know what it is first: Circular economy is the consumption and production model where you use, reuse, refurbish, and share products and materials for as long as humanly possible, hence the term “circular” economy.
Now that we understand what this concept is, let’s dive into the benefits! According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation “applying circular economy principles significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions”. This explains l that a circular economy can drastically deter or at least slow down the physical effects of climate change that these gasses contribute to.
On the purely economic side, to put it simply, It makes economic endeavors more secure. The whole concept of Circular economy is to cut down on material and product usage. This can boil down to the company themselves, when they start integrating reusable or more eco-friendly materials in production this will not only save them money. Integrating a circular economy into their business model can also provide less risky investment strategies by decoupling growth from resource production and material usage.
The next question is how. You can contribute to creating your own circular economy and contribute to the slowing down of Climate change and economic turmoil in the long run.
Few ways you can help out
- Recycle all recyclable products/ materials
- Create a garden cycle that starts at the seed and ends with compost made up of leftovers
- Refurbish clothing, furniture and other nick nacks to cut down cost, production, and waste.
- Research and try to integrate energy conservation and the different ways to start an at-home energy conservation cycle. This can be anything from shutting down lights to solar power electrical systems. This might sound daunting but it is doable in your day-to-day.
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Toward the end of Gravity's Rainbow, in a passage closely related to the "scattering" or transformation of Tyrone Slothrop, we find this strange and rigorous maxim: "'the object of life is to make sure you die a weird death. To make sure that however it finds you, it will find you under very weird circumstances. To live that kind of life…. '" (742). Although the maxim is obscure, it clearly conveys an antagonistic stance. Weird death is set against the notion of natural and rationalizable–that is, medically, biologically and conceptually determinable–death. A weird death, like Slothrop's, is indefinable, resisting all attempts to locate it in space (the body) or in time (the moment of death). The elliptical fragment at the end of the passage makes it clear that there is no conception of death without a certain conception of life and the conditions under which it is lived, and thus any attempt to have control over death entails having control over life. So the passage on weird death is political in its absurdity: the escape from rationalization becomes a moment of resistance, resistance not only to any univocal meaning of death but also to control over the transition from life to death.
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The Different Types of Business Signages: Which One is Right for You?
Whether you just started a new business, trying to improve your branding, or you need to promote sales or special offers, business signs play an important role. They can be used both indoors and outdoors, come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and are made from different materials. With all of these options available, how do you decide which one is right for your business? In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of business signages and help you decide which one is right for your business!
What is Signage?
Just to keep everyone on the same page, let’s define signage. A signage is a visual representation of your brand that can be used for marketing and advertising purposes. From small decals to large billboards, signages come in all shapes and sizes. They can be made from a variety of materials, including paper, plastic, metal, wood, or glass.
They can be placed either indoors or outdoors and are often used in storefronts, office buildings, restaurants, hotels, events, and more. Signages serve a variety of purposes, such as promoting sales and special offers, advertising new products or services, directing customers to your location, or simply branding your business.
It’s important to note that signages are not the same as logos. A logo is a graphical representation of your brand that is often used in conjunction with your company name. Signages, on the other hand, can stand alone and don’t necessarily need to include your company name or logo.
Primary Groups of Signage
All types of signages can be placed into one of five primary groups. These groups are based on the purpose of the signage, where it will be placed, how it will be made, and more. The five primary groups of signages are:
As the newest type of signage, digital signs are quickly becoming one of the most popular choices, especially for businesses that want to be on the cutting edge. Digital signs are a type of signage that uses electronic displays to show information. They can be either static, which means the information does not change, or dynamic, which means the information can be updated regularly. Digital signs are often used in storefronts and office buildings to advertise sales, promote new products or services, or simply brand the business.
Probably the most common type of signage, outdoor signages are any type of signage that is placed outside, such as in a yard, on a building, or on the side of the road. They are often made from durable materials, such as metal or plastic, to withstand weather conditions. With the main purpose of enticing potential customers or directing them to your location, outdoor signages come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
As the name suggests, informational signs are used to provide information to customers or employees. They are often found in office buildings, schools, hospitals, and other public places. Informational signages can be either static or dynamic and usually include text and/or graphics. Common examples of informational signages include wayfinding signs, directory signs, and safety signs.
Persuasive signages are any type of signage that is used to persuade or convince the viewer to do something, such as make a purchase, sign up for a service, or donate to a cause. They are often found in retail stores, fundraising events, and political campaigns. Persuasive signages usually include persuasive language and/or graphics and can be either static or dynamic.
The last type of signage is compliant signages. These are any type of signage that is required by law, such as safety signs, exit signs, and handicap parking signs. Compliant signages are often found in office buildings, schools, hospitals, and other public places. They usually include text and/or graphics and are typically static.
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Different Types of Business Signages and Their Uses
Now that you know the five primary groups of signages, let’s take a closer look at some of the most common types of business signs and their uses.
Window signs are a type of signage that is placed on, in, or around a window. They are often used in storefronts to advertise sales, promote new products or services, brand the business, or simply provide information to customers. Window signs come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be made from a variety of materials, such as paper, vinyl, or fabric.
A-frame signs are a type of signage that is made from two pieces of wood or metal that are connected at the top to form an “A” shape. They are great for businesses that want to be able to move their sign around easily, as they can be set up and taken down quickly. A-frame signs are often used in front of stores, at trade shows, and during special events.
Menu boards are a type of signage that is used to display a menu, list of prices, or other information about food and drink items. They are often found in restaurants, cafes, and bars. Menu boards come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be made from a variety of materials, such as paper, chalkboard, or glass.
Safety signs are a type of signage that is used to warn people of potential hazards or dangers. They are often found in workplaces, schools, hospitals, and other public places. Safety signs usually include text and/or graphics and are typically static.
A pylon sign is a type of signage that is placed on a tall, freestanding structure. Usually made from metal or plastic, pylon signs are often used to advertise businesses that are located in strip malls or shopping centers. Pylon signs come in a variety of shapes and sizes which can be customized to fit the needs of the business.
Channel letters are a type of signage that is made from three-dimensional letters that are usually illuminated. They are an excellent choice for businesses that want their sign to be visible at night or from a distance. From having LED lights, neon lights, or any type of lighting within or around the letters, channel letters can be customized to fit any business’ needs.
Vehicle graphics are a type of signage that is placed on a vehicle, such as a car, truck, van, or bus. As a form of mobile advertising, vehicle graphics are an excellent way to promote a business, as they can be seen by a wide audience. For businesses who are always on the go, vehicle graphics are a great way to get your brand out there.
These are just a few of the most common types of signages. There are many other types of signages that are not listed here, such as banners, yard signs, monument signs, and more. With so many options available, it can be difficult to decide which type of business signage is right for you. But don’t worry, we’re here to help!
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(CNN) -- Toyota Motor Corp. has recently been in the hot seat after issuing massive recalls because of problems related to the accelerator pedal in several of its auto models.
To date, 8.1 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled by the manufacturer, with the possibility of more to come after Thursday's announcement by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration of a formal investigation into brake problems with the 2010 Prius.
As the company's woes continue to mount, there has been some speculation from critics such as Rep. Henry Waxman, D-California, as to whether Toyota's recent problems with sudden unintended acceleration go beyond the problems already identified.
Speaking on Wednesday to CNN's Campbell Brown, Larry Webster of Popular Mechanics magazine spoke at length on the problem, saying that "in the last decade, there have been tens of thousands of reports of sudden unintended acceleration in cars made by all the manufacturers." Is this true?
The CNN Fact Check Desk wondered: Which other car manufacturers have had a problem with sudden unintended acceleration?
• Sudden unintended acceleration occurs when a car continues to move forward, often at increasing speeds, without the driver pressing on the accelerator pedal.
• While Toyota is basing its current recall on the possibility of floor mat entrapment and sticky accelerator pedals, many factors can contribute to the problem of sudden unintended acceleration in vehicles. Reports from the NHTSA have blamed it on many other factors, including frayed throttle cables and cracked cruise-control computers.
• The top five manufacturers of cars driven in the United States are General Motors, Toyota, Ford, Honda and Chrysler.
• The NHTSA's online database indicates that every one of these five has received numerous consumer complaints of sudden unintended acceleration in more than one of its models. Each manufacturer has faced a formal investigation into these complaints by the NHTSA and as a result has had to recall vehicles to fix various conditions that led to the problem.
• Recalls due to incidents of sudden unintended acceleration are not limited to the big five manufacturers. According to the NHTSA database, recalls have also been issued for vehicles made by Nissan, BMW, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Mazda, Land Rover, Suzuki and Volvo.
• In December 2009, Consumer Reports published an article that said 41 percent of the sudden acceleration complaints received by the NHTSA in 2008 pertained to Toyota and its luxury brand, Lexus. Ford came in second behind Toyota with 28 percent of the complaints relating to U.S. models.
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It’s been a year of celebrations for London Underground, which this year enjoyed its 150th anniversary. And now LU has another reason to celebrate, after claiming the prestigious Operator of the Year accolade at the 2013 National Rail Awards.
Organised by RAIL, the NRA celebrates the very best of Britain’s railways. This year, the top award goes to an operator that has achieved several record-breaking feats.
In the period covered by the judging, LU recorded its best ever service, with record levels of reliability despite having to meet the highest ever demand for trains. Customer satisfaction has also reached a new high.
At 1.21 billion journeys, LU recorded its highest ever number of passengers (up to four million passengers per day, and up 3.7 % on the previous year). Its trains covered 75.8 million train kilometres, up almost 5% on the year before. It recorded its lowest ever excess journey time (LU’s key measure for recording delays experienced by customers). And overall reliability has improved by 40% since 2007/2008.
The world’s first underground railway opened in 1863, and throughout 2013 events have been held to mark this achievement, all meticulously planned.
So long thought of as an archaic, creaking network of old, smelly trains and unreliable infrastructure, LU is changing those perceptions through a massive investment in trains and infrastructure.
There was also the small matter of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which saw millions of people descend on the nation’s capital over a six-week period in the late summer of 2012. The Tube was instrumental in ensuring spectators got to the various venues around London.
All eyes were on London when the Olympics arrived. There were plenty of predictions that the capital’s transport system would create havoc through poor performance, but that did not prove to be the case. Indeed, its performance earned praise from Prime Minister David Cameron.
LU appreciated the need to ensure a reliable service, at a time when more passengers would be carried than ever before. Additional ‘peak periods’ would have to be factored in, because of the number of events being held across London throughout the day, and because of the late times that events finished at the Olympic Park in Stratford.
It was essential to optimise the number of services running, and LU engaged staff and passengers to ensure that it could manage the additional demand effectively, and make sure everything ran like clockwork.
LU Managing Director Mike Brown personally led 120 events to engage all 16,000 members of staff, in advance of what LU called “the biggest delivery challenge in our history”. Additional ‘Walk the Torch’ events were also held, to maintain focus and enthusiasm for the challenge facing LU through the period.
Staff feedback was extremely positive, but customer feedback was even better.
Anonymous comments included: “I just wanted to thank all of the staff at Stratford station last night, who were super efficient and cheerful despite the hour and number of people. They ensured we were out of the stadium from the closing ceremony and back at our car in Bond Street within 25 minutes - so organised, so in control, so made an excellent end to a memorable evening. All-round brilliant service from TfL throughout the games - thank you!”
One passenger told LU: “Just wanted to say the platform guard/announcer at Victoria in the mornings, who gives a run-down of the Olympic events each day and sends the drivers on their way with an ‘on your marks, get set, go’, is brilliant. He’s bringing a smile to lots of people’s faces in the mornings, including mine. Fantastic!”
Another read: “The station staff at Sudbury Hill really made those of us who worked throughout the Olympics feel a part of it - from the pictures of athletes decorating the station, the whiteboard with first the countdown to the flame arriving locally (with all the details), to the GB medal tally daily, and now starting the Paralympics countdown, they have brought a smile to my face every day. Well done them!”
Throughout the Games LU delivered more services for longer periods, to meet demand and to get spectators to and from events across the capital. It ran an hour later every day during the Games, and two hours later for the Opening Ceremony. There were also earlier starts on weekends, to ensure spectators could attend the first events of the day.
Additional peak services ran on the Jubilee, Central and District Lines, with bespoke timetables in place that best met the demand anticipated on a particular day.
A comprehensive communications programme was implemented that was designed to work closely with passengers in advance of and during the Games, to help manage demand at key times and to ensure people reached their destinations.
Over the six-week Games period, around 4,000 non-operational staff volunteered for 275,000 shifts as Travel Ambassadors, while 6.64 million train kilometres were additionally operated throughout the period - that equates to enough extra capacity for 14 million passenger journeys. LU carried a new record of 4.5 million passengers in one day.
But it was not just for the Olympics that LU deserves credit. With an infrastructure that largely dates from the Victorian period (it was the first Metro railway to be built), it has achieved, in the past year:
Highest ever number of passengers - on track to carry 1.215 billion journeys (around 80% of the rest of the entire national rail network).
Highest amount of service delivered, as measured by kilometres operated (forecast at 75.8 million km - almost 5% more than the year before).
Highest percentage of services successfully delivered - 97.2% of scheduled kilometres.
Highest customer satisfaction - 82% for the year, and highs of 84% and up to 85% at key times such as during the 2012 Games.
Lowest ever excess journey time (LU’s key measure for recording delays experienced by customers).
Overall, reliability (as measured by lost customer hours) has improved by 40% since 2007/08, with a strong record of reducing delay over the past ten years (see graph). But LU says it will not stop there - it plans to deliver a further 30% improvement by 2015, using a range of innovative measures.
LU operates a complex network of 11 integrated Tube lines that connect with all other modes of transport in England’s capital. Some 530 trains operate in the peaks, serving 270 stations across London and beyond.
The plan is to upgrade the network to increase reliability and provide new services where possible. And this plan is already delivering significant results - evident from the amount of services LU has operated over the past 12 months, with improvements such as the Victoria and Jubilee Line upgrades.
The Jubilee Line now has a third more capacity, with every passenger journey two minutes shorter than before. On the Victoria Line, in the peaks LU can operate one of the highest frequencies in the world (33 trains per hour).
Weekend services on the Victoria Line have increased from 21 to 24 trains per hour, while passengers are benefiting from the new higher-capacity trains that were first introduced in 2009.
The new Victoria Line trains are also more accessible for disabled passengers, with wider doors and more spaces for wheelchair users, on-board audio and visual electronic information for hard of hearing and visually impaired passengers, and CCTV in every carriage. All new trains also include regenerative braking, so more energy is recycled.
As part of the continuous improvement plan, LU has introduced a new train fleet on the Metropolitan Line - the eight-car S-Stock trains built by Bombardier.
The new trains were the first ever air-conditioned and ‘walk through’ Tube trains, with enhanced accessibility including a lower train floor to give better platform to train access for customers with impaired mobility. They replaced trains dating from 1960/1962.
Similar S-Stock trains, known as ‘S7s’ because they are seven-car formations, are being introduced on the Hammersmith & City Line. Although shorter than their Metropolitan Line stablemates, the ‘S7s’ still have more vehicles than the trains they are replacing, giving passengers more room. Some platforms have also been extended in time for these trains to run.
After the judging period, but before RAIL’S National Rail Awards was held on September 19, LU was also able to introduce ‘S7s’ on both the Circle and District Lines.
LU continues to look for further ways to improve the customer experience. To this end it has worked with Virgin Media to introduce WiFi progressively at key stations. By April 2013, WiFi was available at 120 stations.
It also continues to enhance the travelling environment and make journeys more pleasant through an ongoing and popular art programme Art on the Underground, and through initiatives such as the ‘stations in bloom’ competition, which enhances the ambience at stations. The latter encourages staff to have pride in their station and network, with an annual competition to find the best ‘gardens’ created by staff in their own time.
In the year ahead, new trains will continue to be introduced on the Hammersmith & City, Circle and District Lines, while signalling upgrades for the Sub-Surface lines are due for completion in 2018.
Meanwhile, on the Northern Line, new signalling went live for the first time on part of the High Barnet branch, in advance of the completion of the line’s upgrade next year.
LU is also continuing to develop plans for the next phase of improvements, to ensure that the Piccadilly, Bakerloo, Central and Waterloo & City Lines - some of which currently use very old equipment - get their renewal as well.
LU says: “All our plans have our customers at their heart - be it increasing capacity, making journeys faster, upgrading technology, or finding innovative ways to make journeys more interesting and improving the environment.
“2012/13 has been a very significant year for us, with many successes and milestones reached - the highlights of which are the 2012 Games, Diamond Jubilee and our very special anniversary.
“But we remain totally focused on the task at hand - to continuously improve the services we provide our customers, and to evolve with their evolving needs.”
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Innovation is more important in modern agriculture than ever before. The industry as a whole is facing huge challenges, from rising costs of supplies, a shortage of labor, and changes in consumer preferences for transparency and sustainability. There is increasing recognition from agriculture corporations that solutions are needed for these challenges. In the last 10 years, agriculture technology has seen a huge growth in investment, with $6.7 billion invested in the last 5 years and $1.9 billion in the last year alone. Major technology innovations in the space have focused around areas such as indoor vertical farming, automation and robotics, livestock technology, modern greenhouse practices, precision agriculture and artificial intelligence, and blockchain.
Indoor Vertical Farming
Indoor vertical farming can increase crop yields, overcome limited land area, and even reduce farming’s impact on the environment by cutting down the distance traveled in the supply chain. Indoor vertical farming can be defined as the practice of growing produce stacked one above another in a closed and controlled environment. The use of growing shelves mounted vertically significantly reduces the amount of land space needed to grow plants compared to traditional farming methods. This type of growth is often associated with the city and urban farming because of its ability to thrive in limited space. Vertical farms are unique in that some setups don’t require soil for plants to grow. Most are either hydroponic, where vegetables are grown in a nutrient-dense bowl of water, or aeroponic, where the plant roots are systematically sprayed with water and nutrients. In lieu of natural sunlight, artificial grow lights are used.
From sustainable urban growth to maximizing crop yield with reduced labor costs, the advantages of indoor vertical farming are apparent. Vertical farming can control variables such as light, humidity, and water to precisely measure year-round, increasing food production with reliable harvests. The reduced water and energy usage optimize energy conservation -- vertical farms use up to 70% less water than traditional farms. Labor is also greatly reduced by using robots to handle harvesting, planting, and logistics, solving the challenge farms face from the current labor shortage in the agriculture industry.
Farm automation, often associated with “smart farming”, is a technology that makes farms more efficient and automates the crop or livestock production cycle. An increasing number of companies are working on robotics innovation to develop drones, autonomous tractors, robotic harvesters, automatic watering, and seeding robots. Although these technologies are fairly new, the industry has seen an increasing number of traditional agriculture companies adopt farm automation into their processes.
New advancements in technologies ranging from robotics and drones to computer vision software have completely transformed modern agriculture. The primary goal of farm automation technology is to cover easier, mundane tasks. Some major technologies that are most commonly being utilized by farms include harvest automation, autonomous tractors, seeding and weeding, and drones. Farm automation technology addresses major issues like a rising global population, farm labor shortages, and changing consumer preferences. The benefits of automating traditional farming processes are monumental by tackling issues from consumer preferences, labor shortages, and the environmental footprint of farming.
Livestock Farming Technology
The traditional livestock industry is a sector that is widely overlooked and under-serviced, although it is arguably the most vital. Livestock provides much-needed renewable, natural resources that we rely on every day. Livestock management has traditionally been known as running the business of poultry farms, dairy farms, cattle ranches, or other livestock-related agribusinesses. Livestock managers must keep accurate financial records, supervise workers, and ensure proper care and feeding of animals. However, recent trends have proven that technology is revolutionizing the world of livestock management. New developments in the past 8-10 years have made huge improvements to the industry that make tracking and managing livestock much easier and data-driven. This technology can come in the form of nutritional technologies, genetics, digital technology, and more.
Livestock technology can enhance or improve the productivity capacity, welfare, or management of animals and livestock. The concept of the ‘connected cow’ is a result of more and more dairy herds being fitted with sensors to monitor health and increase productivity. Putting individual wearable sensors on cattle can keep track of daily activity and health-related issues while providing data-driven insights for the entire herd. All this data generated is also being turned into meaningful, actionable insights where producers can look quickly and easily to make quick management decisions.
Animal genomics can be defined as the study of looking at the entire gene landscape of a living animal and how they interact with each other to influence the animal’s growth and development. Genomics help livestock producers understand the genetic risk of their herds and determine the future profitability of their livestock. By being strategic with animal selection and breeding decisions, cattle genomics allows producers to optimize the profitability and yields of livestock herds.
Sensor and data technologies have huge benefits for the current livestock industry. It can improve the productivity and welfare of livestock by detecting sick animals and intelligently recognizing room for improvement. Computer vision allows us to have all sorts of unbiased data that will get summarized into meaningful, actionable insights. Data-driven decision-making leads to better, more efficient, and timely decisions that will advance the productivity of livestock herds.
In recent decades, the Greenhouse industry has been transforming from small scale facilities used primarily for research and aesthetic purposes (i.e., botanic gardens) to significantly more large-scale facilities that compete directly with land-based conventional food production. Combined, the entire global greenhouse market currently produces nearly US $350 billion in vegetables annually, of which U.S. production comprises less than one percent.
Nowadays, in large part due to the tremendous recent improvements in growing technology, the industry is witnessing a blossoming like no time before. Greenhouses today are increasingly emerging that are large-scale, capital-infused, and urban-centered.
As the market has grown dramatically, it has also experienced clear trends in recent years. Modern greenhouses are becoming increasingly tech-heavy, using LED lights and automated control systems to perfectly tailor the growing environment. Successful greenhouse companies are scaling significantly and located their growing facilities near urban hubs to capitalize on the ever-increasing demand for local food, no matter the season. To accomplish these feats, the greenhouse industry is also becoming increasingly capital-infused, using venture funding and other sources to build out the infrastructure necessary to compete in the current market.
Agriculture is undergoing an evolution - technology is becoming an indispensable part of every commercial farm. c By providing more accurate techniques for planting and growing crops, precision agriculture enables farmers to increase efficiency and manage costs.
Precision agriculture companies have found a huge opportunity to grow. A recent report by Grand View Research, Inc. predicts the precision agriculture market to reach $43.4 billion by 2025. The emerging new generation of farmers are attracted to faster, more flexible startups that systematically maximize crop yields.
Blockchain's capability of tracking ownership records and tamper-resistance can be used to solve urgent issues such as food fraud, safety recalls, supply chain inefficiency and food traceability in the current food system. Blockchain’s unique decentralized structure ensures verified products and practices to create a market for premium products with transparency.
Food traceability has been at the center of recent food safety discussions, particularly with new advancements in blockchain applications. Due to the nature of perishable food, the food industry at whole is extremely vulnerable to making mistakes that would ultimately affect human lives. When foodborne diseases threaten public health, the first step to root-cause analysis is to track down the source of contamination and there is no tolerance for uncertainty.
Consequently, traceability is critical for the food supply chain. The current communication framework within the food ecosystem makes traceability a time-consuming task since some involved parties are still tracking information on paper. The structure of blockchain ensures that each player along the food value chain would generate and securely share data points to create an accountable and traceable system. Vast data points with labels that clarify ownership can be recorded promptly without any alteration. As a result, the record of a food item’s journey, from farm to table, is available to monitor in real-time.
The use cases of blockchain in food go beyond ensuring food safety. It also adds value to the current market by establishing a ledger in the network and balancing market pricing. The traditional price mechanism for buying and selling relies on judgments of the involved players, rather than the information provided by the entire value chain. Giving access to data would create a holistic picture of the supply and demand. The blockchain application for trades might revolutionize traditional commodity trading and hedging as well. Blockchain enables verified transactions to be securely shared with every player in the food supply chain, creating a marketplace with immense transparency.
The rise of digital agriculture and its related technologies has opened a wealth of new data opportunities. Remote sensors, satellites, and UAVs can gather information 24 hours per day over an entire field. These can monitor plant health, soil condition, temperature, humidity, etc. The amount of data these sensors can generate is overwhelming, and the significance of the numbers is hidden in the avalanche of that data.
The idea is to allow farmers to gain a better understanding of the situation on the ground through advanced technology (such as remote sensing) that can tell them more about their situation than they can see with the naked eye. And not just more accurately but also more quickly than seeing it walking or driving through the fields.
Remote sensors enable algorithms to interpret a field's environment as statistical data that can be understood and useful to farmers for decision-making. Algorithms process the data, adapting and learning based on the data received. The more inputs and statistical information collected, the better the algorithm will be at predicting a range of outcomes. And the aim is that farmers can use this artificial intelligence to achieve their goal of a better harvest through making better decisions in the field.
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY: LINLY KU
Linly is a Marketing Manager for Plug and Play Tech Center.
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Authors: Qiner Yang & Molly Whalen
Herbs, subshrubs, or shrubs. Leaves simple, small, opposite, petiolate [or sessile], with salt glands; paired leaves united at base by sheathing margins; leaf blade flattened [to subterete], margin entire, slightly to gradually [to strongly] revolute. Flowers hermaphroditic [rarely unisexual], small, actinomorphic, sessile, subtended by [2 or]4 leaflike floral bracts, solitary or clustered in terminal or axillary, simple or compound dichasia (frequently with some monochasial branching). Calyx persistent, tubular, ribbed, [4 or]5[-7]-dentate. Petals [4 or]5[-7], free, imbricate, with spreading limb, clawed at base, with a scalelike appendage or ligule present [rarely absent] on adaxial face of claw. Stamens [3-]6[to many]; filaments free or slightly united at base; anthers 2-thecate, extrose, longitudinally dehiscent. Pistil 1, consisting of (1-)3(or 4) carpels; ovary superior, 1-loculed; ovules numerous on parietal placentas [to fewer, rarely 1]; style solitary, slender; style branches [1-]3[or 4], as many as carpels. Capsule included in persistent calyx, loculicidally dehiscent. Seeds [1 to] numerous, small; testa thinly crustaceous; embryo immersed in endosperm.
One genus and ca. 70 species: N and S Africa, C and SW Asia, Atlantic islands, Australia, Europe, North and South America; one species in China.
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PÒTOPRENS: The Urban Artists of Port-au-Prince, at Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
Exhibition on view April 23 – August 11, 2019
In conjunction with Haitian Heritage Month, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami will present “PÒTOPRENS: The Urban Artists of Port-au-Prince” which brings together the work of over 20 artists working in the Haitian capital. The exhibition features work that illuminates the history, music, politics, religion, magic, architecture, art, and literature that intersect in Port-au-Prince, enabling the viewer to reflect upon the past and speculate about the future of this vital city and its country.
Co-curated by Haitian-American artist and curator Edouard Duval-Carrié and British artist and curator Leah Gordon, PÒTOPRENS is a large-scale exhibition of sculptures, photographs, and films, accompanied by a recreated Port-au-Prince barbershop as well as extensive public programming.
The exhibition mirrors the organization of the city itself by highlighting specific districts in Port-au-Prince where art is produced—each with its own particular subjects, forms, and materials. Bel Air, situated on a hill that rises behind the remains of the Catholic Cathedral in downtown Port-au- Prince, has a rich concentration of Vodou flag artists and sequin sculptors—a tradition alleged to have originated from the royal flags and banners of Benin. Rivière Froide is a community of sculptors living on the banks of the river that passes through the city’s Carrefour neighborhood, who carve their work from limestone and other detritus found at the water’s edge. At the southern end of Grand Rue, the main avenue that runs north to south through downtown Port-au-Prince, artists make assemblages that transform the detritus of the world’s failing economies into apocalyptic images. Sculptors include Katelyne Alexis, Karim Bléus, Jean Hérard Céleur, Myrlande Constant, Lhérisson Dubréus, Ronald Edmond, André Eugène, Guyodo (Frantz Jacques), Ti Pelin (Jean Salomon Horace), Evel Romain, Jean Claude Saintilus, and Yves Telemaque.
The exhibition includes a selection of photographs and films that further contextualize Port-au-Prince as a far more complex city than is often represented in the news. Photographers Josué Azor, Maggie Steber and Roberto Stephenson portray the city as one of radical sexual politics, seductive interiors and informal economies, as well as loss and destruction. Meanwhile, the film series illustrates many decades of the city’s history, with a program including includes Beatriz Santiago Muñoz’s Marché Salomon (2015), a poetic response to the lives of the market people of Port-au-Prince; and Jørgen Leth’s Dreamers (2002), a decades-long tribute to the last generation of Haitian artists.
Additionally, an installation pays tribute to Port-au-Prince’s innumerable barbershops, constructed and furnished with off cast materials and distinguished by vivid portraits of both foreign and domestic athletes, rappers, and models. Organized by Richard Fleming, the installation at MOCA features newly commissioned portraits by painter Michel Lafleur, and will provide visitors the opportunity to get a haircut from a Haitian barber.
“PÒTOPRENS: The Urban Artists of Port-au-Prince” was organized by Pioneer Works, with special advisor Jean-Daniel Lafontant. The exhibition was made possible with generous support from the Jerome L. Greene Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The presentation at MOCA is generously supported by the Green Family Foundation, Inc. Special thanks to Sharona El-Saieh. MOCA’s exhibitions and programs are made possible with the continued support of the North Miami Mayor and Council and the City of North Miami, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
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THE HAITIAN REVOLUTION AND BEYOND
(11 Apr 2016) A collective of Haitian artists who have dubbed themselves Atis Rezistans have become celebrated in the international art world by creating striking sculptures out of scrapped car parts, cast-off toys and even human skulls found in crumbling mausoleums. One of those artists and a founding member of the collective is Andre Eugene, who recycles whatever useful scraps he can find to give a raw, physical shape to the spiritual world of Voodoo and weigh in on the country’s chronic political and economic troubles. Over the last decade, the work of Atis Rezistans has been exhibited in cities such as Paris, London, and Los Angeles. There are even sculptures included in the permanent collections of museums, including the Frost Art Museum in Miami. But Eugene says being famous has not improved his financial situation. “Imagine, I’m very famous here and then look at my situation. Look at my studio,” Eugene said from the concrete yard in a poor neighbourhood, shortly after returning to Haiti from an exhibit of a major piece in Milan. The Haitian artist hopes that the praise gathered for the group he founded with Celeur Jean-Herard, who has since departed the collective, can now translate into enough earnings to upgrade his yard’s musty museum and improve the lives of members.
Port-au-Prince is a polyphonic city declaring its cultural history via multiple voices. While its infrastructure is deeply compromised, the gap between rich and poor is immense, and the 2010 earthquake destroyed many of its major buildings, Port-au-Prince continues to be one of the most vibrant and creative cities in the Caribbean. Hence, PÒTOPRENS is not simply a survey show, nor is it a comprehensive snapshot of contemporary Haitian art. It is an exhibition that uses the city of Port-au-Prince as a lens through which to view the chaotic intersections of history, music, politics, religion, magic, architecture, art, and literature— to enable the viewer to reflect upon the past and speculate about the future of this vital city and its country. The first floor exhibition presents a diverse group of sculptures including sequined Vodou flags, stone and wood carvings, and found object assemblages, most of which have never before been seen in the United States. The sculptural installation mirrors the organization of the city itself by highlighting specific districts in Port-au-Prince where art is produced—each with its own particular subjects, forms, and materials. The neighborhood of Bel Air, situated on a hill that rises behind the remains of the Catholic Cathedral in downtown Port-au- Prince, has a rich concentration of Vodou flag artists and sequin sculptors—a tradition alleged to have originated from the royal flags and banners of Benin. Rivière Froide is a community of sculptors living on the banks of the river that passes through the city’s Carrefour neighborhood, who carve their work from limestone and other detritus found at the water’s edge. At the southern end of Grand Rue, the main avenue that runs north to south through downtown Port-au-Prince, is a close-knit community sited in the area that has traditionally produced small handicrafts for the ever-diminishing tourism market. Taking readymade and recycled materials from the makeshift car repair district nearby, the Grand Rue artists make assemblages that transform the detritus of the world’s failing economies into apocalyptic images. Sculptors include Katelyne Alexis, Karim Bléus, Jean Hérard Céleur, Myrlande Constant, Lhérisson Dubréus, Ronald Edmond, André Eugène, Guyodo (Frantz Jacques), Ti Pelin (Jean Salomon Horace), Evel Romain, and Yves Telemaque.
Three-parts interview with Haitian artist and Atis Rezistans founder Andre Eugine, filmed at his ‘E Pluribus Unum’ art museum in Grand Rue, Port-au-Prince.
In 2010, Giscard Bouchotte, current guest curator from Haiti, launched a project with artists and friends entitled “Connecting South”, the aim of which is to strengthen networks between the countries of the southern hemisphere. The project assumes that contemporary artistic expressions are universal and connect people. For the exhibition in the Salon Mondial, Giscard Bouchotte opens his archives and shows video works by two artists with whom he works repeatedly: Maksaens Denis (“Haiti Kingdom of this World”) and Michelange Quay (“The Ancestor”). In the compilation “Conspicious Invisibility”, twelve artists (Sergine André, Elodie Barthelemy, Mario Benjamin, Jean-Hérard Celeur, Maksaens Denis, Edouard Duval-Carrié, André Eugène, Frankétienne, Guyodo, Sébastien Jean, Killy, Tessa Mars, Pascale Monnin, Paskö, Barbara Prézeau, Roberto Stephenson, Hervé Télémaque) explore in their short works unspoken facts that determine current life in Haiti, although they have long since been forgotten – or have been made forgotten. The exhibition also features a painting series by Killy (Patrick Ganthier). Giscard Bouchotte is an independent exhibition curator, critic, and social entrepreneur. In 2011, he curated the Haitian Republic’s first Pavillion at the Venice Biennale with the exhibition Haiti Kingdom of This World (France, Italy, USA, Martinique, Haiti). His most recent projects include Périféériques, a travelling project exploring new artistic and social practicies in peri-urban spaces (Benin, Senegal, Haiti), and the Nuit blanche in Port-au-Prince, a plea for artists to be engaged in urban initiatives. His essays have appeared in Holland (Who More Sci-Fi Than Us? exhibit) and the US (Smithsonian, Biennals and Art Practices in the Caribbean). In Haiti, he develops workshops and has curated photographs by emerging artists in the Comoros Islands, and Guyana. He works with international public and private institutions in the Caribbean. Bouchotte has also produced and directed three films, Africa Left Bank (2006), Sarah’s Dreamed Life, (2007) and Tap Tap Chéri (2017). He has assisted French filmmaker Claire Denis (and acted in her 2008 35 Rhums), and French filmmaker Charles Najman. | <urn:uuid:5df46904-feb6-4df1-927a-ef25ebb32870> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://msa-x-2.msa-x.org/2019/07/03/potoprens-the-urban-artists-of-port-au-prince-at-museum-of-contemporary-art-north-miami/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.930566 | 2,322 | 1.773438 | 2 |
Intelligent Macaulay- Manasputras
India that is Bharat
SATIRICUS is an Indian. But he is not an intelligent Indian. So it follows that he is also not an Indian intelligent. In fact, he did not even know that while there can be intelligent Indians, there can also be Indian intelligents. In this respect he shares his ignorance of the English language with the Oxford English Dictionary, where “intelligent” is only an adjective, not a noun either singular or plural. A case of singular ignorance, says Satiricus. Fortunately for us Indian Macaulay-mānasputras, the good lord taught us better English than the Oxford dictionary knows which is proved by the fact that an Indian newspaper, proudly calling itself “nominally” Indian, is currently appealing to the “Indian intelligent”, through big advertisements of itself in its own columns, to buy it to read it. Now Satiricus does not know if this paper’s non-stop blitz to sell itself will lead to more sales than the sales of the cough syrup or tooth paste it advertises, but that is probably because he is not an intelligent Indian, much less an Indian intelligent.
But suppose—just suppose—Satiricus had been not only an intelligent Indian but an Indian intelligent as well, what would he have predicted, a year ago, would happen if, the secular gods forbid, Modi the Menace hit us like a ton of bricks ? To borrow the answer from a certain Indian unintelligent writing recently against us “brainboxes” in this journal, we intelligents had firmly forecast the following: Apocalypse would descend on the country. The heavens would come crashing down. The earth would sink beneath our feet. India would be transformed into a boiling cauldron of fratricidal religious disharmony. Hindus will butcher Muslins. Minorities will leave India in droves. The economy will implode. India will become an ostracized international pariah. A full year has gone by, and what happened? Nothing! Why? Because, to quote the quotable two-word beginning of an article a well-known Indian intelligent wrote just after the election result—”We goofed!” What did (and does) that show? That intelligent Indians have more intelligence that Indian intelligents. Putting it differently, it means Indian intelligents do not know what Bharatiya bird-brains do. | <urn:uuid:dfb1056f-4b6b-4ea5-b095-a16d31945a6e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://udayindia.in/intelligent-macaulay-manasputras/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.947314 | 505 | 1.8125 | 2 |
Zimbabwe’s central bank raises interest rate to 200%
File photo: A man shows a wad of new Zimbabwe two dollar notes he received from a bank in Harare. AFP
Annual inflation more than doubled in two months to 191% in June, stoking fears of a return to the 2008 period of hyperinflation when savings were wiped out.
The bank’s board of directors announced the sharp rise in interest rates in a statement after expressing “great concern” over the recent run-up in inflation
“The committee noted that rising inflation was undermining consumer demand and confidence and, if left unchecked, would undo the significant economic gains made over the past two years,” the official said. bank governor, John Mangudya.
The benchmark interest rate was last raised to 80% in April from 60% previously.
Central banks around the world raised rates to fight inflation as energy and food prices soared following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and disruptions in the supply chain.
Zimbabwe is in the throes of economic decline.
The value of the local currency has also suffered major headwinds, losing more than two-thirds of its value this year alone to become one of the continent’s worst-performing currencies, according to Bloomberg.
Rising prices bring back dark memories of hyperinflation which was so severe in 2008 that the central bank issued a 100 trillion Zimbabwean dollar note, which has now become a collector’s item.
The government then abandoned the local currency and adopted the US dollar and the South African rand as legal tender.
But in 2019, the government reintroduced the Zimbabwean dollar, which quickly declined in value.
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Perhaps your range has cooked it’s last meal, or perhaps you want to replace your stove as part of a kitchen remodel. When you find yourself shopping for a new stove, one of the most important questions is, gas or electric.
According to Peter Grenier of New Hampshire, both have their advantages. Assuming you have natural gas available, which only about 50% of homes in the U.S. do, it comes down to your cooking style and personal preference.
Is Gas Really Better?
You see gas stoves on cooking shows, and hear chefs rave about them. However, this doesn’t mean they are the best option for the typical household. According to Consumer Reports, electric stoves outperformed most gas stoves in their tests.
Peter Grenier of New Hampshire notes that the best gas stoves performed as well or better than electric ranges, but there were also more poor performers in the gas stove category. What does this mean for you? It means that gas isn’t required to get a stove that works well. You shouldn’t feel obligated to choose gas because it’s “better”. In most cases, it’s not.
The Advantages of Gas
Gas ranges do offer some advantages, but not everyone will find them necessary. First, gas provides excellent temperature control. An electric stove works by heating up the coil, or cooktop. When you change the temperature, it takes time for it to adjust.
Gas, however, heats with direct flame. When you adjust the temperature, it adjusts the flame. This means the heat is instantly adjusted. If your cooking style involves fluctuating between high and low heat, a gas range may be what you need.
The other advantage of gas is that you can do things you can’t do with an electric stove. A gas range allows you to flambé, toast, and char. You can even grill on a gas range. If you enjoy these types of cooking, a gas stove may be the best choice for you.
However, if you don’t have dreams of being a gourmet cook, a gas range isn’t really necessary.
The Downsides of Gas
Peter Grenier of New Hampshire says there are some downsides to gas cooking. The first concern is safety. Gas uses an open flame, which makes it more hazardous than an electric stovetop.
Of course, an electric eye can start a fire as well. Neither are fool-proof. Lay a dish towel on either range while the heat is on, and you’ll have a fire on your hands. Gas also has the added concern of gas leaks. This is rare, but it is something you should be aware of.
The other major downside to a gas range is clean up. Most electric ranges today have a smooth cooktop. You don’t have to worry about food particles falling into the eye. There’s no burnt mess to clean. Just let the stove cool, and then wipe it down.
Gas ranges, on the other hand, have eyes. This makes everyday clean up a bit more time-consuming. You’ll also need to wipe the bottom of the eyes occasionally, because food inevitably finds its way down there.
Peter Grenier of New Hampshire
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Global Flows, Local Hubs, Platforms and Corridors; Regional and Economic Integration in Northeast Asia
Published Online: Jun 30, 2004
Toyota’s internationally coordinated production system in Asia and its selection of supply bases in South America and South Africa highlights the significance of recognizing global network firms and the global hub-and-spoke logistics system that has been developed to meet their needs. This system underpins the expansion of container shipping, air freight and telecommunications. Recognition of Main Street, linking Europe, Asia and North America with cul-desacs in Africa, Australasia and Central and South America, provides a framework for examining the relative importance of the system’s hubs and terminals across different modes and regions. This analysis provides the basis for identifying and ranking key regional logistics platforms in Northeast Asia and their attraction as headquarter sites for global network firms. Examining the logistical situation pertaining after the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s and a decade later is used to gauge progress towards regional economic integration in Northeast Asia. | <urn:uuid:d29717a9-8685-4b7d-bd1d-dd1c44240013> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ejilt.org/archive/view_article?pid=jilt-1-2-1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.91886 | 216 | 2.140625 | 2 |
The unsigned note was simple, but haunting: “Ahmaud—I am so sorry. I should have stopped them. I am so sorry.”
Left at a memorial for Ahmaud Arbery, the 25-year-old Georgia man ambushed and killed by two white men in February, the note instantly provoked questions. Arbery family attorney Lee Merritt circulated it Wednesday on Twitter, writing, “We need to discover who left this note!”
According to CNN, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) identified the person who wrote the note on Thursday, saying the person who wrote it was not connected to Arbery’s killing, and was just “expressing their condolences for Arbery’s death.”
The GBI said it received numerous tips and inquiries related to the note, as interest in Arbery’s case remains high after months of inaction by local authorities.
Arbery’s killing sparked outrage internationally after a video released last week of his death went viral. The video showed Arbery, a former high school football player, running through the Satilla Shores neighborhoods near Brunswick, Ga., until his path is obstructed by two armed white men in a white pickup truck: Travis McMichael, armed with a rifle, and his father Gregory McMichael, who stood on the bed of the truck with a pistol. Arbery and Travis McMichael briefly scuffled before Travis unloaded three shots, killing Arbery in the middle of the street.
After watching the video, many compared Arbery’s death to a modern-day lynching. The GBI arrested the McMichaels last Thursday, charging them with felony murder and aggravated assault.
On Wednesday, 80 lawmakers sent a letter to the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division calling for a “fair and independent investigation into the handling of Mr. Arbery’s case.” Led by Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), the letter pointed out that the state of Georgia has no hate crime laws on its books.
“The DOJ Civil Rights Division is uniquely suited to investigate whether or not the tragic death of Mr. Arbery was a hate crime, or another violation of federal civil rights law,” the letter read, according to The Hill.
Politicians who signed the letter included Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Reps. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), and delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.). | <urn:uuid:dffea578-60d3-4a05-bd43-c377f43c315b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.theroot.com/georgia-officials-investigate-note-left-at-ahmaud-arber-1843476503 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.955108 | 569 | 1.5 | 2 |
Welcome to another exciting month of June! There is no doubt God has been faithful to you and your family. I pray that as you apply the truth from this article, your home will experience beauty and splendour in Jesus’ name. This week, I shall be examining Tips to Building Your Home.
An important factor of society is marriage and family, and as such, the conversation about this two cannot be neglected or outdated. Apart from the relationship between Jesus Christ and a believer, the marriage relationship should be the most beautiful and sought-after form of relationship. However, we are bombarded with the news of breakdowns in homes and marriages daily. The devil has ensured that fear, torment, disagreement and every negative ordeal has become a normal lifestyle in homes across the earth. That is why the need for courage to build our homes is so vital. Courage is simply the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty without fear, and it also incorporates boldness, fearlessness and tenacity (persistent determination).
In the natural, having a successful home might be far-fetched, but with God on our side, all things are possible. We can always depend on Him to help us through the journey. One of my favourite scriptures in the Bible is the book of Joshua. In Chapter 1, God told Joshua he would lead the Israelites to the Promised land. God knew that such a task could make anyone afraid, so He kept stressing the necessity for boldness and courage to Joshua. While stating that, He told him something that would be vital for his success in the assignment. Verse 8 states: This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success. Joshua needed the Word of God to succeed. In the same vein, we also need the Word of God to stand out in the affairs of our homes. God has given us some vital tools I believe would make all the difference in our family life if applied.
Let us examine one important Tool in Building a Successful Home:
- Wisdom. The Word says: A wise woman builds her house but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands (Proverbs 14:1). God is specifically referring to the wives, but I believe it applies to the husbands also because wisdom is a requirement. Another favorite scripture of mine about wisdom is: Through wisdom is an house builded… (Proverbs 24:3). So, what is wisdom? It is simply knowing what to do and doing it. My husband, Bishop David Oyedepo, defines it as having an answer for the hard situations in life. When a difficult situation comes up, a man or woman filled with wisdom can tackle it. Kindly note that the type of wisdom I am emphasising is the wisdom from above. The Word says: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him (James 1:5).God is the giver of wisdom, so if you lack wisdom, ask Him. According to Scripture, the wisdom from above ispure, peaceable, gentle, full of mercy, etc. The Word says: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy (James 3:17). So, if you will practice all of the above in your family life, it will make all the difference.
However, to have access to the wisdom from above, you must be born again. If you are not, please say this prayer of faith: Dear Lord, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Now, I know I am born again!
Congratulations! You are now born again and a child of God. He loves you and will never leave or forsake you. With this, you are guaranteed all-round rest and peace, in Jesus’ name! Please write or call to share your testimonies with me through email@example.com OR 08141320204.
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Dental, menstrual, migraine, labor, back, arthritis–acupuncture is a technique that has been shown to relieve the pain regardless of its source. However, there are also risks and considerations associated with acupuncture therapy. Check out this article to learn how to relieve your pain with acupuncture in a safe and effective manner.
Although needles are involved, acupuncture should not be too painful. Keep in mind that the needles are generally a lot thinner than those you encounter in your doctor’s office. Therefore, if you are nervous about getting “stuck,” you really should not be. You will feel them, but you should not experience extreme pain.
If at first you don’t succeed with acupuncture treatments, keep trying! It’s a well known fact that it can take up to three or four visits to really feel the full impact of professional acupuncture. Giving up too soon may mean forfeiting a real chance at finding permanent relief from your aches and pains.
If you’re apprehensive about visiting a chiropractor, fear not! The needles are not nearly as large as the one your physician uses, and most people report hardly feeling them at all. The minor discomfort you may feel from a session of acupuncture will be well worth the total relief you will feel thereafter!
Be careful about what you eat or drink before an acupuncture session. If you consume something that stains your tongue, such as a piece of candy or colored drink, it’ll be difficult for your acupuncturist to get an accurate reading from your tongue. If you slip up and have something you shouldn’t have, be sure to let them know.
If an acupuncturist claims that their treatments can cure severe diseases, including cancer and HIV, you should be cautious. Though there are many benefits of acupuncture, it is not a replacement for medications used for serious conditions. Always see a medical doctor if you have serious issues.
Schedule a consultation before choosing a acupuncturist. Your acupuncturist should sit you down to get an idea of what type of pain you are experiencing. Tell your practitioner everything that is happening in your body. Describe the ways your pain changes from day to night. Every bit of information you may provide will facilitate proper treatment decisions.
A search of the Internet may yield good results when you are seeking an acupuncturist. It is the most efficient means of locating a therapist in your area. There are also specific acupuncture directories that may be of assistance, such as www.acufinder.com. In the United States, the NCCAOM is a licensing agency that deals with acupuncturists and can assist you in finding good local practitioners.
Some acupuncture professionals will use scraping tools, wood to bring warmth to an area or special magnifying glasses to enhance a session. While these are all normal tools of the trade, they are not ones that we are familiar with in Western medicine. If you are not comfortable with them, declining their use is perfectly fine.
Acupuncture is not limited to use on humans. Many veterinarians are starting to offer this service, and it is benefiting dogs and cats alike. When issues such as arthritis or bone deterioration are present, acupuncture can ease a pet’s suffering and sometimes prolong their life. Ask about this if your pet is showing signs of concern.
When you schedule your session, mention any vitamins or supplements you’ve been taking. Your acupuncturist may want you to temporarily cease taking some of them. While providing your body with extra nutrients is always a good thing, some of the supplements may cause mild side effects when taken on the day of an acupuncture session.
Before going to your acupuncture session, have a light snack. Do not overeat or go in with an empty stomach. This will help prevent dizziness or feeling nauseous. You want to be relaxed and comfortable. If you are hungry or bloated, you will not be relaxed and could hinder your treatment.
Inquire about the experience of an acupuncturist before you allow a treatment to be done. This is especially important if you are getting acupuncture done at a place that has more than one acupuncturist. Make sure that they have some kind of credentials and experience with the process, so you can be confident about the work they’re going to do.
Be prepared to show your tongue. The acupuncturist needs to see your tongue in order to determine your energy flow. He may also check your blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and talk to you about your level of stress. Together, he will take this data and create a treatment plan.
Talk to the acupuncturist you wish to use about whether or not they can help you. For example, a chiropractor can only do treatments which compliment their chiropractic treatments. Some acupuncturists only work with women, or only on urinary problems. Find a practitioner who specializes in whatever it is which ails you.
When you are interviewing your potential practitioners in person, ask them how many treatments they think it will take to heal you. If you receive an answer, you should cross that acupuncturist off your list. There is no way to know how quickly you will heal, so they should tell you as much.
Acupuncture can relieve stress on the long term. If you have a hard time coping with your stressful lifestyle, consider meeting with your acupuncturist a couple times a month. You will notice an improvement on the long term but keep in mind that you will also have to make some changes to your lifestyle.
On the day of your appointment, do not ingest any stimulants. That includes coffee, caffeinated soda or alcohol. These products can lead to changes in your pulse and qi, throwing off your diagnosis and leaving the practitioner treating you for the wrong things. Drink plenty of water instead to stay hydrated.
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Introduction to Cloud Computing
Traditionally, processing significant quantities of computing energy has associated a lot of components and infrastructure. Even so, new developments in technological know-how have led to an remedy to this problem with the creation of cloud computing technology by storing and accessing knowledge, applications, and other expert services in excess of the world wide web.
The expression “cloud” commonly refers to a selection of distant servers and obtaining all the data in a person area. Cloud computing has quite a few positive aspects for companies, together with additional accessible accessibility to details from anyplace, decreased upfront expenditures, reduced possibility of knowledge reduction, minimized require for pricey components upgrades, permission-dependent accessibility handle and so on.
Styles of Cloud Computing: Community, Non-public and Hybrid
When it comes to Cloud Computing, there are 3 major types: public, personal, and hybrid.
Community networks are shared by all customers and provide the lowest level of safety. Community Cloud Computing is when a support provider tends to make assets such as applications and storage readily available to the normal general public over the world wide web.
Business frequently makes use of community cloud products and services to accommodate rapidly-expanding website houses or to enable a business develop its offerings.
Non-public networks are devoted to a solitary user or firm and offer the best amount of safety. Personal Cloud Computing is when a business or organization retains its cloud-dependent assets in-home.
Hybrid networks blend general public and non-public networks and offer the most effective of both equally worlds in phrases of safety and versatility.
Benefits of applying distinctive styles of Cloud Computing Expert services
Cloud Computing is a excellent way to shop and access your facts remotely. It has many added benefits that make it a greater alternative than other styles of storage.
The initial reward of Cloud Computing is scalability. You can obtain your data from any where, and you don’t have to worry about how a great deal it will price tag you simply because it’s all a pay back-as-you-go model.
An additional benefit of cloud computing is the protection. Your data is encrypted and stored in many locations, so there is no opportunity an individual can hack into 1 web page and steal all your knowledge or even delete it without you being aware of.
Which is improved? Community vs Non-public cloud
When it arrives to choosing a cloud services supplier, every single state of affairs has execs and cons. General public clouds supply organizations versatile environments wherever they can value how significantly computing means they use, whereas Personal clouds have restrictions established by entities with a lot less versatility.
Professionals and Negatives of the Diverse Cloud Computing Remedies
There are a lot of distinct cloud computing options readily available, and every single has its benefits and shortcomings. In this article are some of the most common selections.
1. Amazon World-wide-web Solutions (AWS): AWS is one of the most common cloud computing platforms, and it features a wide wide variety of services, like storage, computing, and networking. Execs: AWS is extremely reliable and scalable, and it delivers a ton of attributes and products and services. Downsides: AWS can be highly-priced, and it can be demanding to control if you’re not familiar with it.
2. Microsoft Azure: Azure is one more common cloud computing system that presents similar companies to AWS. Execs: Azure is extra cost-effective than AWS, and it is straightforward to use if you are presently acquainted with Windows. Downsides: Azure can be fewer dependable than AWS, and it doesn’t present as many characteristics or services.
3. Google Cloud Platform (GCP): GCP is a new cloud computing platform that presents various modern features. Professionals: GCP is very economical, and it is simple to use if you are currently familiar with Google goods. Disadvantages: GCP can be fewer trustworthy than other platforms, and it doesn’t provide as numerous options or products and services.
Kinds of Hierarchies
The most popular variety of hierarchy in cloud computing is the 3-tier architecture. This architecture consists of 3 layers: the consumer, center, and server levels.
The customer layer is responsible for the consumer interface and application logic. The middle layer is liable for communication among the customer and server levels. The server layer is accountable for running the information storage and processing.
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A huge swath of the public has lost faith in the objectivity and reliability of major news networks. Can anything be done about it?
In a country of roughly 330 million people, only around 700,000 tune in to watch CNN on any given night during primetime anymore.
This wasn’t always the case. On a time, not all that long ago, CNN was considered by millions of Americans- maybe even most of them- to be the gold-standard for reliable news networks.
When Republicans groused at the close of the George W. Bush presidency that mainstream media outlets, including CNN, were becoming more and more biased against conservatives, most moderate voters dismissed their concerns as mere politicizing.
Then Barack Obama was elected President and the way reputable news outlets covered his presidency was…different. It can’t be said, by anybody, that the mainstream press did no fawning whatsoever over President Barack Obama during his two terms in office.
This was true after Obama was dubbed the “War President”. It was true as the media scrambled to explain why economic growth remained anemic during his presidency. It was especially true after The Washington Post published the Afghanistan Papers, explaining in detail just how thoroughly President Obama- like Presidents before and after him- had misled the public on American military success in Afghanistan.
The Afghanistan Papers were the written portion of that particular test and four successive Presidential Administrations did not receive high marks. This week was the lab and it must be admitted that even the Afghanistan Papers failed to prepare the American people for just how little success we ever really had in Afghanistan.
The American people had to wait until the end of Obama’s term for some hard-hitting journalism of the kind they were soon to enjoy in excess over the next four years.
There is no comparison between the press coverage of Barack Obama and that enjoyed by Donald Trump.
Failures of the Trump Administration? How diligently the press networks counted the ways, sometimes faster than they could be verified.
Some of them are still counting. With record-setting inflation setting in, consumer confidence falling, Americans paying higher prices for everything, COVID-19 variants, crime on the rise, Afghanistan on fire, California on fire and a category five crisis at the U.S. Southern border, the Boston Globe is still doggedly talking about Trump’s taxes.
The Boston Globe thinks the average, working-class voter cares more about an ex-President’s tax returns than they do about whether or not their children will be able to attend in-person public school this fall. It is this type of out-of-touch elitism which is putting Governor Gavin Newsom in dire danger of losing his job to a conservative Republican in California where Republicans compose only 24% of the population.
At the close of the Trump presidency, even the staunchest, most loyal progressive voter- to the left of Jane Fonda- would admit, freely, that the press is biased against Republicans in general and Donald Trump in particular. The fact doesn’t bother them overmuch. In their opinion, journalists trying to help advance Democratic Party policies and stymie Republican ones are doing a great public service.
The new, urgent narrative in 2016- stopping the essential threat posed by Trump- became the news. Objectivity, that platinum standard for news reliability went out the window.
And Donald Trump was news.
From the precipitous drop in cable news ratings over the past year since Donald Trump left office, we catch a glimpse of just what Trump meant to our commentariat: Money.
Trump, who after decades in L.A. and New York City rubbing shoulders with the Democratic elite, who was so long a registered Democrat himself, became, after all those years, a unique threat to mankind according to authorities in the press.
For journalists, the urgent need to insert that opinion, that overarching narrative into every story-and especially into which stories are covered- is a trap they were always bound to fall in eventually.
Opinions are often wrong.
The law of averages insists that some of the opinions held by the most intelligent, educated and experienced among us can still be wrong.
Even popular opinions, which you and everyone else you know share, can be wrong. Plenty of popular opinions have been proven wrong in the fullness of time.
Trying to get others to share your opinion, if you are a journalist, is an even trickier bet. To do that, you will need to be persuasive. You need stories that grab attention, incense readers, spur them into action.
And just like that, clickbait became the entire business model of the media industry.
Reporters used to get into the business to report the facts, some believing those facts would make society better by educating citizens about current events. Choosing which facts to report to serve an overarching narrative is bound to be a losing game, unless media moderators get it right all the time- which they don’t.
As a business model, it isn’t failing so much as failed.
Already, audiences for once-mainstream media outlets which have since turned leftward have dwindled to a fraction of what they once were. As the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, once noted: “Republicans buy shoes, too.”
Too right they do.
They watch tv also, or don’t; they tune into sports events, or they don’t.
Increasingly, they don’t.
We no longer live in a country where members of both political parties watch the same news networks, read the same newspapers, or even look at the same news websites.
Each party is preaching to their own choir of friendly media outlets now, which is fine; but all that persuasive news coverage is like the proverbial tree falling in the woods. CNN is talking; only progressives are listening.
Democrats currently holding the reigns of power in Washington would very much like the public’s help on a number of important initiatives. There are plenty of great PSA’s currently playing during commercial breaks on all your favorite news programs; CNN, MSNBC, NBC.
Conservatives aren’t hearing a word of it. They’ve long ago turned the channel, stopped watching. Conservative news consumers have made new Matt Drudges, new Andrew Breitbarts. Moderate, independent and libertarian news consumers have a parthenon of their own trusted news sources now too, and none of them is exactly mainstream; Glenn Greenwald, Matt Taibii, Bari Weiss, Joe Rogan.
There is only one way major news networks can restore their collapsed credibility and appeal again to a wider audience again: Facts.
Reporting just the facts, while making no inferences, also means releasing the need to control the outcome of reporting. The factual report doesn’t need to do anything but inform. Informing is not the same thing as persuading.
Everyone likes to be informed. Few want to be persuaded of anything.
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The Guardian newspaper today reported on an interesting set of photographs today documenting one side effect of warming permafrost. Photographer Amos Chapple travelled to the East Siberian region to mine prehistoric ivory from permafrost. Locals had discovered tusks emerging from the river bank as rising temperatures coupled with erosion to uncover bones and tusks that had been buried for thousands of years.
The photographs are well worth a look, documenting the extreme (and extremely dangerous) lengths that the ivory miners (“tuskers”) will go in order to find ivory worth tens of thousands of dollars per piece. They carve caverns into the permafrost using high pressure hoses, leaving behind a pock-marked hillside and a river full of debris.
A successful find will net more than $50 000 in cash, and the carved products will be sold for millions, likely in China. While the payback for the few who strike lucky can be life changing, the damage to the local ecosystem, and the likely increase in permafrost degradation and carbon release due to this activity, means that the long-term regional and global consequences will far outweigh the local gain.
The paper is a combined effort from a large team of researchers interested in the way that organic carbon is exported from small tropical islands. These islands are very biologically productive, the forest grows quickly in the warm, wet climate. They are also responsible for delivering large amounts of sediment to the ocean. Rocks are weakened by earthquakes and then eroded by the frequent tropical storms that hit the islands. This washes sediment and carbon out to sea via two mechanisms. High sediment concentrations lead to ‘hyperpycnal’ plumes of material flowing along the ocean floor, lower sediment concentrations cause ‘hypopycnal’ flows that stay at the ocean surface. Both systems can spread sediments and carbon a long way offshore.
It had long been thought that hyperpycnal delivery of sediment, which usually only occurs in the most extreme weather conditions when floods deliver vast amounts of sediment to the ocean in a short period of time, were efficient methods of organic carbon preservation. Our data confirmed this hypothesis, showing that little terrestrial organic carbon was lost during transport, and little marine carbon added to the mixture.
However, the dataset also investigated how efficient hypopycnal delivery can be. Sediment and carbon are delivered throughout the year, in smaller floods and less extreme storms, and it had been suspected that this mechanism exposed the carbon to oxidising conditions where it could be degraded and released as CO2. We showed that in Taiwan, where hypopycnal conditions exist but are still receiving and accumulating a large amount of sediment, the burial efficiency of carbon in hypopycnal conditions is still very high. Marine carbon is mixed into the sediments, but at least 70% of the terrestrial carbon survives.
This means that small tropical islands are even better at exporting and burying carbon than was previously thought, and therefore better at sequestering atmospheric CO2. We estimated that more than 8 Teragrams (million tonnes) of carbon could be buried each year throughout Oceania.
This paper was published in Organic Geochemistry, and is available open-access through the journal website and the MMU e-space repository. In the paper we take a detailed look at lipid biomarkers along a transect from the Kolyma River to the Arctic Ocean.
The data used in this paper is a subset of the data from across the East Siberian Artic Shelf (ESAS) published shortly afterwards in Biogeosciences. In this paper we took a closer look at the offshore trends seen in material delivered to the ocean by the Kolyma River, the easternmost of the Great Russian Arctic Rivers. The Kolyma River catchment is entirely underlain by continuous permafrost, which makes this are an extreme endmember in terms of permafrost systems. The main sources of organic matter from the Kolyma region are river erosion, mostly from top few metres of soil, the active layer that freezes and thaws each year, and coastal erosion from the “yedoma” cliffs along the shoreline.
These samples had previously been analysed for bulk properties (total organic carbon content, carbon isotope ratios) and some basic biomarker measurements, but we added complex lipid analyses to the story. We measured both GDGT and BHP lipids, these are found in microbes and can be analysed using LCMS. Amongst the many applications of these lipids, they can be used to trace the amount of soil found in offshore sediments. Each group of molecules has an index associated with it: GDGTs are used in the BIT index and BHPs are used in the R’soil index. Values of 0 would have no soil input and 100% marine carbon, while values towards 1 would be dominated by soil.
Usually these indices show the same offshore trends, which would be expected since they are both supposed to be tracing the same number – the proportion of carbon coming from soil. However, as the figure above illustrates, the two indicies have very different patterns from the river mouth (0 km) across the shelf (500 km). The BIT index drops quickly offshore, making a curved offshore profile, but the R’soil index forms a straight line offshore. Therefore two different techniques, supposedly measuring the same thing, don’t show the same results.
We think that this is due to the source of lipids used to make each index. Branched GDGTs (from soils) are common in sediments close to the river mouth, but their concentration drops quickly offshore. Marine GDGT concentrations increase across the shelf and this combination causes the BIT index to decrease rapidly. Branched GDGT concentrations in soils and lakes on land are high, but they are very rare in the coastal permafrost cliffs. Therefore any coastal erosion is not really affecting the BIT index.
On the other hand, soil marker BHP molecules are found in river sediment and coastal permafrost, and so there are two terrestrial sources. The concentration of soil marker BHPs drops much slower offshore than for the GDGTs. Also different, the concentration of the marine BHP marker doesn’t increase offshore. This combination means that the R’soil index drops much slower than the BIT index.
In the end, what this paper mainly shows is that when using biomarkers as proxy measurements for something else one single result is probably not enough. Proxy measurements are valuable tools, but they depend on measuring one thing to discover another. Combining multiple proxies together adds value and reliability to a study, either by confirming a hypothesis or bringing new insights.
This paper, with Jens Turowski and Bob Hilton, was recently published as an open-access article in Geology and is available from the journal website and via the MMU e-space repository. In it we show that erosion and transport of large woody material (coarse particulate organic carbon; CPOC) is very important in terms of the overall carbon cycle, but is concentrated in very extreme events.
The research is based in the Erlenbach, a small river in the Alps that has been studied by Swiss researchers for several years. They have built a very sophisticated stream sampling station, which can capture everything that flows down past a gauging station. There is a large retention pond that catches the logs/pebbles/sediments and a shopping-trolley sized wire basket that can be moved into the middle of the stream to catch a particular time point (for example the middle of a large storm). The photo below was taken during winter when the river was frozen over, but you can see the v-shaped river channel, the three wire baskets ready to move into position to catch material, and the snow in the foreground covering the retention pond.
This sampling system led to Jens observing that there was a lot of CPOC coming down the river and piling up in the retention pond. A quick calculation suggested that this was a significant portion of the total carbon coming out of the river catchment, but the scientific consensus was that actually more carbon came through as fine particles than CPOC. An experiment was designed to test this.
Across a wide range of river flow speeds, the amount and size of woody debris flowing down the river was measured, both waterlogged and dry material. This allowed a rating curve to be defined – that is for a given river flow speed, how much organic carbon would be expected to flow down the river? The rating curve was very biased towards the high-flow end for CPOC, much more so than for fine carbon (FPOC) or dissolved carbon (DOC). At low flow rates, very little CPOC is moved, but at high flow rates a very large amount is mobilised.
During the 31 years of data collection there were four particularly large storms. Integrating over the rating curve shows two things. Firstly, if the large storms are ignored then the Erlenbach is already a major source of CPOC, about 35% of the total carbon, with CPOC being roughly equal to the FPOC estimate. Thus it is much more important than might previously have been imagined. If the extreme events are included, the CPOC becomes ~80% of the total organic carbon transported by the river.
A majority of the CPOC transported by the river was waterlogged, having sat on the river bank or behind a log jam while waiting for a large storm to wash it downstream. Waterlogging increases the density of the wood and makes it more likely to sink when it reaches a lake or the sea. My contribution to the paper was to provide evidence of this process. My PhD work in the Italian Apennines found CPOC, from millimetre scale up to large tree trunks, that had been preserved in ocean sediments for millions of years. Again, a lot of this CPOC is too large to measure using standard techniques, and suggests that rivers can deliver organic carbon from mountains to the ocean far more efficiently than previously thought.
This paper is a result of collaboration with researchers at the University of Glasgow who I met while interviewing for a position. I didn’t get the job, but I did get talking to Paula Lindgren and we discovered a common interest in using Raman Spectroscopy to study organic carbon. This publication is the first result of that, and is available as an open-access article.
The paper is a comprehensive study of a meteorite collected from Antarctica. Antarctica is a great place to find meteorites because they sit on top of the ice and are easy to spot – sometimes the flow of ice even concentrates them into particular areas to makes things even easier. This meteorite is classified as a “CM carbonaceous chondrite” and has experienced very little change since it was part of the protoplanetary disc billions of years ago. Therefore we can use it like a time capsule to look at what the early solar system was like.
However, some meteorites are better time capsules than others. As they float around the solar system, they can build up ice, which can then be melted by radioactivity and the water released can alter the crystallography of the meteorite. Our paper uses a wide range of techniques to characterise the meteorite and show that it is one of the least altered carbonaceous chondrites ever found.
The techniques used included electron microscopy (both scanning and transmission techniques; SEM and TEM), X-ray analysis, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), oxygen isotope measurements and Raman Spectroscopy. My contribution was to use my automatic Raman processing technique to determine how crystallised the carbon in this meteorite was in comparison to carbon in other meteorites.
This paper, led by Josh West and colleagues in Taiwan, was published in Limnology and Oceanography. The full text is available via the journal website, since all L&O papers become open access after three years.
The island of Taiwan, in the South China Sea, has an interesting, yet devastating, combination of climate, biology and geology. It sits on the plate boundary between Eurasia and the Phillipines, which are moving into each other and causing the island to rise out of the ocean. This leads to earthquakes as the land is pushed up, and rapid erosion as the mountains get steeper and taller. The mountain sides collapse as landslides, producing sediment that is prone to being washed away by Taiwan’s many rivers. These rivers may not be the longest in the world, but they carry a lot of water, because Taiwan sits in the tropical zone where the year-round high levels of rainfall are topped up by several typhoons each year. The final piece of this jigsaw is the biology – being in a warm, wet region means that Taiwan is very biologically productive, with extremely fast forest growth rates.
Coupling all of these features together leads to a heavily forested mountainous island on which the hillsides are regularly landsliding and generating woody debris (tree trunks, branches, shrubs etc.) The large typhoons that hit the island each year provide water which washes the woody debris into the rivers and then out to the ocean.
In 2009, Taiwan was struck by a particularly devastating tropical cyclone, Typhoon Morakot. The island received about 4 metres of rainfall in just a couple of days, enough to cause rivers to burst their banks, washing away entire villages and unfortunately leading to several deaths. I visited the island a few months later, and the clear-up operation was still going on. Beside the rivers was up to a metre of chaotic sediment with tree branches sticking out of it, since the waters had carried everything off the hillside and dumped it when the floods receded. A lot of the tree trunks made it all the way through the river, out to the sea. They washed up on the shoreline around Taiwan, and were reported as far away as Japan.
These trees contain a lot of carbon, which has been moved from the hillside to the floodplain and out to the sea. Our study tried to work out just how much carbon, in the form of coarse woody debris, was being transported during this storm. Single river channels, such as the picture above, could contain 40 million tonnes of carbon – how much carbon was washed away by the whole storm?
There were two independent methods used to make the carbon estimates. The first one compared aerial photography before and after the storm to look at how much area was affected by landslides, and how much of the island was covered in forest. If you combine the forest cover data with the landslide map, and correct for areas where landslides do not deliver the woody debris to the river network, an estimate of carbon mobilisation can be made
The second method used reservoirs as sampling facilities. Reservoirs have filters to stop large trees going through their exit pipelines, and so any woody debris reaching the reservoir will be stopped at the dam (see the top picture for an extreme example). Knowing the area of land that drains into the reservoir, and the amount of wood trapped at the dam, you can scale up to the area of the entire river catchment.
Both of these methods produced similar results, they agreed that there was a shocking amount of carbon washed to the ocean during the storm. The storm delivered 3.8 – 8.4 Teragrams of woody debris from Taiwan to the ocean, which represents 1.8 – 4.0 Teragrams of carbon. This is about 1/4 the annual delivery of carbon from the Amazon River, but most of that is as small particles. The woody debris delivery in these few days was over 10 times greater than the annual woody debris delivery from the Amazon. So one single event on a small island was significant from a global point of view, but how much carbon is a Teragram?
One Teragram is equal to one million tonnes; an oil tanker can carry 300 000 tonnes of oil (mostly carbon) and therefore the storm delivered 10 oil tankers worth of carbon to the ocean. Obviously this event is not as disastrous as an oil tanker spill – the woody material will rot down and provide food for ocean-living creatures as well as potentially being buried safely in the sediments.
Our paper shows just how much carbon can be washed away by a single storm, and highlights that large pieces of woody debris, too large to analyse by most techniques, are an important and probably under-studied element of the organic carbon cycle.
This update is a bit late, but my previous post is now out of date! In January I started a lectureship at Manchester Metropolitan University, researching and teaching Environmental Science in the School of Science and the Environment. The two universities are so close together that the move was all of 600m, in fact I can see my old office from my new one.
The STEPPING UP project I was working on at the Tyndall Centre continues, they’re working on the important crossover in demand between food, water and energy resources. You can keep up with their progress via their website or twitter (@steppingupmcr)
As for keeping up with me, I’ll keep posting news, papers and tutorials to this site but you can also see my research outputs on ResearchGate and Google Scholar. Occasional messages may come out from twitter (@sparkes_geochem) as well.
My research project into Siberian permafrost erosion has come to an end, and the results were presented at the recent IMOG conference in Prague. Scientific papers are continuing to be developed, and will be publicised here along with any other relevant permafrost news.
I will be researching and project managing a new EPSRC grant, “STEPPING-UP” that aims to take small-scale sustainability initiatives and turn them into policies that will make a real difference to the water, food and energy supply of entire regions or countries. Creating a secure and sustainable future for all three of these competing requirements, even when the climate has changed by 4°C, is a real challenge for governments around the world.
I was lucky recently to fly to Boston in the USA, with a connecting flight in Rekyavik, Iceland. While flying over the Eurasia-America plate boundary into Rekyavik airport was pretty impressive, with cracks in the ground visible from the plane as the continents slowly tear apart, the best part was that the route from Iceland to New England takes you over both sides of Greenland.
From the air, you can see glaciers flowing into the ocean, with bright blue meltwater lakes forming on top of the ice streams, the ice cap itself, and the slightly more inhabitable land on the western coast. It was a truly magical experience, unlike anything I’ve seen before, and a complete surprise. If you are flying Icelandair along this route in the future, make sure to sit on the right hand side of the plane to get the best views.
As I mentioned before, this paper has been submitted, reviewed and published completely open-access. This means that the original paper, the reviews and our response are all archived online forever. All of this is available freely to anyone, without the need to pay for access. You are free to copy, distribute and make use of the data and graphs as long as the original paper is cited (also known as a CC-BY copyright license)
In the paper we show the first map of GDGT biomarkers from the East Siberian Arctic Shelf. This region is extremely remote yet very important within the global carbon cycle. Our work shows that this is an area of complex interaction between rivers, coastal erosion and open ocean productivity. The GDGT biomarkers are very useful here as a tracer of carbon being washed away by the rivers and being produced in the oceans, and this allowed me to make a model of the Arctic Ocean in this region to better understand how all of the different processes interact.
As an author, the publishing process for Biogeosciences was interestingly different. There was a reasonable amount of time between submitting the paper and final publication, but that was mostly due to the interactive public discussion stage which most journals do not have. During this time the paper was available and citable, which means that although it was relatively slow progress towards final publication the story was out there very quickly. I’m keen to go for this style of publishing again in the future. | <urn:uuid:0b7770be-29d8-417e-934a-c9af2bc67866> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.defrostingthefreezer.co.uk/page/2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.964627 | 4,217 | 3.84375 | 4 |
What are you doing in your programming to advertise wellness? First, it’s important to resolve what will wellness mean in your facility. Does your facility have spa facilities, dietitians, supply company wellness applications, bodily therapists/chiropractors or a recycling program? Wellness is extra than just going to the fitness center to work out today. It means getting a sports massage, attending a health seminar or looking for the expertise of a registered dietitian. It’s helping the member to alleviate stress and educate health via other means besides bodily fitness.
In some instances, meals poisoning causes the condition. It takes place when the particular person ingested meals or liquids which can be contaminated by micro organism, parasite or other viruses. The commonest symptoms of this situation might embrace nausea, fever and diarrhea. Identical with the opposite types of diarrhea, it is vitally important to take loads of water or soup to prevent dehydration.
In fact, yoga is not only a health system.
This person on the phone had insurance coverage protection, and I know it coated chiropractic therapy. I know this as a result of I presently see many sufferers together with her similar insurance coverage. When she known as her HMO to “undergo the chain of command” any individual talked her out of getting the care she needed.
4. Exercise Regularly The wage of an CNA nurse can fluctuate as there are numerous totally different roles and different locations you can work. Within 1 to five years you possibly can anticipate to earn upwards of $35,000 a 12 months. Milk and cottage cheese (apart from soy milk). cells. Tea has been linked to being both preventative and combative towards many several types of cancer.
It would not change the opposite individual’s mind.
It is essential to eat all types of greens, not just peas and potatoes. As a rule, recent is healthier than cooked (because vitamins are misplaced in cooking), and frozen is usually better than canned (because manufacturers have a tendency so as to add a variety of salt to canned vegetables).
Understand that your life and your skill to handle issues, change as you acquire expertise. You possibly can achieve experience by really doing things, or you can vividly think about the correct considering and conduct. Your subconscious thoughts doesn’t know the difference between precise experience and what we vividly think about.
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Victim-blaming is a touchy subject for many survivors, and rightfully so. Survivors of emotional and/or physical abuse are sickened by victim-blaming. I am, too.
Why wouldn’t we be? We have been in relationships where we were constantly gaslighted, mislead, invalidated and mistreated. The last thing we need is the outside world blaming us for not leaving soon enough, or for getting into the relationship in the first place.
It’s a whole other degree of invalidation that survivors simply don’t need. It hurts us even more that the world refuses to acknowledge how difficult it is to leave an abusive relationship when you’re in the midst of it, because you’re experiencing so much cognitive dissonance that you don’t even know whether to trust your own perceptions and realities.
Abusive relationships severely hinder our perceived agency, overwhelm us with a sense of learned helplessness, and make it difficult for us to navigate the seemingly impossible constraints imposed by these toxic relationships.
I wholeheartedly understand this, and sympathize. However, I want to draw a distinction between victim-blaming versus acknowledging that we do we have the power to change our lives. I feel this gets lost somewhere in our resistance to concepts that may challenge us to evaluate and examine ourselves during the healing process or may appear to be blaming us for the abuse but can actually challenge us to move forward towards self-improvement and fulfillment.
I feel, as both victims and survivors, we have a tendency to belittle or demean any concept, idea or helping resource that tells us to also look inward when unraveling our own relationship habits. I understand why this would be the case—we might perceive these resources as being patronizingly ignorant.
We might think these resources are telling us that we somehow asked for the abuse, or that we attracted it. Some resources are in fact victim-blaming, but we have to learn to distinguish between what is victim-blaming versus what is encouraging us to own our own agency.
Only when we learn this distinction can we also own our “surviving” and thriving status as well as our legitimate victimization by the toxic partner.
I know that there are many survivors out there who had never experienced interacting with an emotional abuser such as a narcissist or a sociopath before they had this experience. They feel strongly about the fact that their relationship patterns were healthy before they met the narcissist, sociopath or another toxic, abusive type.
Still, even for those survivors, we can learn a lot about our own strengths (and weaknesses) from this experience. Not because those weaknesses justify the abuse, but because all human beings have imperfections and vulnerabilities, and emotional predators tend to prey on these.
If we tend to enjoy flattery and equate it with genuine care or love (which most people do!), we now have the power to change that perspective and acknowledge that the next time someone tries to excessively “lovebomb” us, our experiences have taught us that it is not necessarily equivalent to sincerity and that it may actually be a red flag.
Acknowledging that we have the ability to now see red flags and recognize them, is not victim-blaming, but owning our agency and ability to protect ourselves. It is true that emotionally abusive people can hide behind masks for so long that we may never know we’re with one until years later.
However, that is why it is so important to create strong boundaries early on so that no one person can dominate your life. That is why it is so important to spend time alone before you enter new relationships, to get accustomed to enjoying yourself, so that should these red flags come up, you know you have the choice to leave, and the threat of being lonely will not stop you.
For survivors who do have a pattern of getting involved with pathologically unstable men and remaining with them, I do not believe it is blaming yourself to try to understand yourself better as a result of this. Whether it’s acknowledging that you had a narcissistic parent that may have influenced your own relationship with a narcissist or whether it’s examining how the relationship took a toll on you, it really is beneficial to always reflect upon what happened, how it affected you, how it may have triggered past traumas.
This reflection shouldn’t be confused with blaming the victim or saying that the victim “wanted” the abuse—it’s about recognizing the impact of the trauma bonds that kept us tethered to this person while still maintaining our ability to heal ourselves.
It’s about recognizing any insecurities or any people-pleasing behavior that may be holding us back from fully healing and owning our full potential while knowing that we were unfairly mistreated.
It’s also about acknowledging our strengths—our empathy, compassion, the beautiful qualities of humanity that the narcissist or sociopath lacks, and recognizing that these were taken advantage of.
Whether you call the patterns of an emotionally abusive relationship codependency (a controversial term) trauma bonding, Stolkholm Syndrome, in my (humble) opinion, isn’t as important as acknowledging that you cannot change or control the pathology of the other person, but that you can make positive changes in your own life by initiating and maintaining No Contact, engaging in taking care of yourself fully and holistically during the healing process and afterwards, and pursuing your dreams while moving forward.
This is about owning our story and owning our agency. This is not saying that anything the narcissist or sociopath did to you was your fault; not at all. It is saying that you are stronger than what he or she did to you, and that you will use this opportunity to reflect, return any blame to your perpetrator, and acknowledge that in the future, you have the power (and now the resources) to walk away from what no longer serves you.
The reason I am writing this post is because I don’t want our resistance to victim-blaming (a perfectly legitimate protest) to be confused with not acknowledging our remaining agency and power, something we felt was threatened or even lost completely due to the abuser’s control over us.
We do not have the power to determine the terrible things people do to us; but we do have the agency and power to turn to constructive outlets for healing. We do not have the power to stop ourselves from being a victim of a crime; but we do have the agency and power to help other survivors by sharing our story. We do not have the power to change a narcissist or sociopath or control the degree to which they abuse us; but we do have the power to take the time to heal and not enter a new relationship until we’re fully ready to do so.
Our choices still exist.
We are simultaneously victims and survivors; we have regained our agency and power from the abusive relationship, and this enables us to thrive and heal in ways we must recognize and acknowledge.
Our interactions with narcissists give us an immense opportunity to look at what needs to be healed within us (whether these wounds were created via the relationship, past traumas or both), what boundaries we need to be more firm about (for example, not letting a partner communicate with us only via text and stay in contact 24/7 can protect us from what is likely the lovebombing from an emotionally unavailable con artist), and what values we hold most dear (if someone doesn’t share our values of loyalty, fidelity, and integrity, we now know these are deal-breakers even if we tried to negotiate this in the past).
We may have lost our sense of agency and power when were struggling in a relationship with narcissists or sociopaths, but now we can take back the control.
These experiences remind us what is most important: self-love and self-care. It is not victim-blaming to look at what positive changes we can make in our lives to better ourselves, nurture and heal ourselves from the abuse we’ve endured. Not because we’re “attracting” or “asking” for these people in any way, but because we did in fact experience harmful relationships with them.
We are not perfect, but we did not in any way deserve or invite the abuse. We can improve ourselves without having to blame ourselves. This means that we have to be proactive about healing without victim-blaming.
There IS a distinction, and there is power in acknowledging that distinction.
Love elephant and want to go steady?
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Glyphosate – the active chemical found in herbicidal products such as RoundUp® – has been implicated in causing several health problems in humans and animals such as cancer, kidney toxicity, fatty liver disease, alterations to gut microbiota, neurotoxicity and oxidative stress. The list is honestly endless.
Much of the research has focused on the environmental effects of glyphosate on the body. These examine people or animals that are or have been directly exposed to high levels of the chemical.
But, what would be considered indirect, long-term exposure such as dietary sources? Indeed, more research needs to be conducted on the long-term health risks of glyphosate (as well as other herbicides and insecticides) through ingestion. Thus far, studies to date suggest that increasing organic food consumption will lead to reduced incidences of cancer, decreased risk of diabetes and improved fertility outcomes.
(Why organic food? In the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) strictly prohibits the use of approximately 900 pesticide and herbicide active ingredients in organic food production for them to be certified as organic. Glyphosate is one of them.)
Bear in mind, the previously mentioned studies investigating consumption did not intervene in diets but simply compared the organic diets to non-organic diets in select populations.
Nowadays, several studies have compared pesticide and herbicide concentrations in urine after diets were replaced partially or completely with organic foods.
A two-part study was recently completed in which the researchers observed significant reductions in fourteen out of fifteen pesticides including glyphosate with organic diet interventions.
Although small, we are highlighting this study due to its simplicity, geography, diversity and thoroughness. We encourage you to read both parts that are available online for free. The first-part was published by Hyland et al. in 2019 and is titled, “Organic diet intervention significantly reduces urinary pesticide levels in U.S. children and adults”. The 2020 second-part by Fagan et al. is called, “Organic diet intervention significantly reduces urinary glyphosate levels in U.S. children and adults”.
Are you wondering what this has to do with your companion pets? At Hemopet, we posted a blog on January 13, 2019 called, “Glyphosate and Companion Pets”. In it, we spotlighted an ongoing voluntary glyphosate in companion pet urine study happening at the Health Research Institute (HRI) Laboratories, which analyzed the urine samples in the Fagan et al. study.
HRI Labs puts it this way:
“We aim to find answers to why animal exposure to glyphosate is measuring much higher than human exposure.
Results will help you determine whether to change diet or environmental exposures. Your voluntary survey response will help you and others when study results are published.
HRI Labs is offering animal testing coupled with a voluntary exposure study because we’ve seen unexpectedly high results in animals tested so far. We would like to know why this is the case, and we’ll share the answers with you.
Could the source be oats, soy, lentils, chick peas or other ingredients known to be sprayed with large amounts of glyphosate? Could it be activity in grasses and fields? Could it be an unexpected source like pets consuming deer poop (ugh, yes, we know!)? Help find out by participating.”
To participate, please click here.
Are you wondering what you are going to do about your companion pet’s food if the glyphosate test results are high? First and foremost, please remember to continue to avoid foods to which your pet is sensitive or intolerant. Secondly, several pet foods are available that are made with some if not all organic ingredients. Before purchasing, definitely check the label.
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Imagine flying from New York City to Los Angeles in two hours, and for the price of a normal business class ticket. It should be possible with today’s technology, and yet a 1973 ban on civil supersonic flight overland has prevented it from becoming a reality.
To understand the importance of the overland market to supersonic transport we have to take a step back and relearn some lessons from history. The conventional wisdom, ever since the Concorde’s retirement in 2003, has been that supersonic transport simply isn’t commercially viable. After all, the Concorde sustained enormous losses over its 27 years in service, and required constant injections of subsidies by the French and British governments just to break even.
And yet the particular failings of the Concorde are well understood—and have nothing to do with the viability of supersonic more generally. With a max takeoff weight of over 400,000 lbs, the Concorde was a fuel hog that required the wasteful use of afterburners to get up to its Mach 2 cruising speed. Only 14 ever made it into service, and its design was never iterated on to incorporate new technology.
Who could be surprised? The Concorde was designed by government committees, with little to no attention paid to what we would today call “product-market fit.” Its 100 person capacity was chosen due to laudable, but arbitrary, democratic aspirations, and with such a high ticket price (up to $20,000 in today’s dollars) it struggled to fill half the cabin on many routes. Coming to market amid the 1973 oil crisis certainly certainly didn’t help, either.
The U.S. had its own government-led supersonic project, the Boeing 2707. Not to be outdone by Europe or the Soviets, President Kennedy pushed for an even bigger and faster plane: Mach 3 instead of Mach 2, and 300 passengers instead of 100. But after pouring billions of dollars into research and development, the program went bust in the early 1970s, a couple years before the FAA banned supersonic flight overland and just after the Concorde’s milestone first flight.
Climbing the Learning Curve
These episodes from history do more to indict government boondoggles—”Boomdoggles” as they’re known in the aviation community—than supersonic transport, per se. They reveal the fatal conceit of trying to design a new product from scratch with little to no market feedback.
The aircraft industry is notorious for having steep industry learning-curves—indeed, it’s where the economic theory of learning curves originates. It’s also why allowing supersonic overland is so important to its long-run success and affordability.
As my co-author Eli Dourado and I detail in our paper Make America Boom Again and on the website SupersonicMyths.com, there have been at least seven in-depth market analyses indicating a large demand for supersonic business jets—as many as 450 units over 10 years. Business and regional jets are the natural entry point for supersonic on the industry learning-curve. A smaller supersonic business jet doing more frequent trips is better suited to meeting early consumer demand without being as vulnerable to losses. Only after learning which routes are most popular would passenger capacities increase, working up to full size passenger jets that would bring truly democratized supersonic transport to the masses.
Early technological adoption among a luxury or business class of consumers is a recurrent phenomenon in the spread of innovation. As Everett M. Rogers showed in his seminal work, Diffusion of Innovations, early adopters are often willing to pay a high initial price for a new product due to greater resources and the pursuit of social status. From there, firms reinvest profits in product design and use the benefits of volume and scale to introduce subsequent product versions with more and more mass market appeal. This is how cell phones went from being a luxury used by Wall Street’s Gordon Gecko to being in the pockets of poor farmers in Africa. It’s also the strategy Tesla Motors is using to mainstream affordable electric vehicles.
But there’s a catch. According to an analysis by Gulfstream, ending the prohibition on supersonic overland is “required” for the success of supersonic business jets given that only 25% of small aircraft operations occur over water. The 2001 National Research Council committee on Commercial Supersonic Technology agrees, stating that “supersonic flight over land is essential for [business jets].”
It makes sense. Roughly half of all passenger flights in the world occur over the continental United States. Banning supersonic overland thus imposes a severe cap on supersonic transport’s potential market size.
Progress is in the Air
But what about noise? Wouldn’t a fleet of supersonic aircraft overland create intolerable sonic booms that would rattle windows and scare livestock?
This would plausibly be a problem for the Concorde, but that was 1960s technology. Today, thanks to modern aircraft engines, lightweight carbon fiber materials, and powerful computer simulation techniques, aircraft designers have created a whole new class of “low-boom” supersonic aircraft designs. A lower mass and optimized shape can make the boom from supersonic jets sound less like an explosion in the sky, and more like a quick thump.
That’s why we have called upon the FAA to replace its ban with a simple noise standard, one consistent with noises we already find reasonable in daily life. The Concorde’s sonic boom was 110 decibels, while today NASA is planning to demonstrate a supersonic jet with a boom below 80 decibels. Because decibels are logarithmic, that represents a 1000x reduction in loudness. Think car door slamming, or a truck passing by, but over in half a second. It’s time for the private sector to be let in on the game.
It will be up to the FAA to decide exactly what noise standard makes sense. But the longer it delays the deeper we set into complacency with the current state of aviation innovation—an area which, in terms of speed, has been stagnant or regressing for over forty years. | <urn:uuid:8e638fcc-4136-41e0-8091-8afec96f1d4a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.niskanencenter.org/supersonic-overland/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.94291 | 1,310 | 2.953125 | 3 |
Bastet necklace in sterling silver
"Bastet was a powerful goddess of Lower Egypt, one who was protective and could bring about great prosperity. In zoomorphic form, she was represented as a cat and cats were considered sacred to her. As a cat, she is poised and alert, on guard against external forces.
Cat statuettes were among some of the most common zoomorphic dedications of the Late and Ptolemaic Periods. Small statuettes would have been dedicated as offerings to temples or deposited in catacombs alongside cat mummies, as at the extensive catacombs at Bubastis and Saqqara. Sometimes larger hollow examples held a cat mummy inside." *
Originally hand-carved in wax, this heavy, sculptural piece is cast in solid, partially oxidized sterling silver and is attached to a 3.1mm sterling silver patterned oval cable chain.
Pendant measures 1 1/4" tall.
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Mandatory v. Permissive Adverse Inference Instructions for eDiscovery Spoliation
Adverse inference instructions are a common tool available to the court as sanctions for electronic data spoliation. However, there are two main types of adverse inference instructions: mandatory and permissive. What is the difference, and how do courts decide which instruction is appropriate?
In our last blog, we discussed the case of Beck v. Test Masters Educational Services, 2013 WL 772879 (D.D.C.), where the defendants experienced a computer crash that wiped out emails that they had a duty to preserve. Although the court found that the crash was not intentional or malicious, it also held that the lack of sufficient response or attempt at recovery constituted a breach of their duty to preserve and ordered an adverse inference instruction.
However, the parties then disagreed on what type of adverse inference instruction was warranted. The lower court ordered a mandatory instruction, that “the factfinder therefore must presume that the evidence contained in those emails would have been favorable to plaintiffs.” [Emphasis added.] The defendants argued a permissive instruction was warranted, which would not require, but only permit the factfinders to presume the destroyed evidence would have been favorable to plaintiffs.
The court noted that case law favors permissive over mandatory instructions, absent special circumstances (although the plaintiffs certainly thought the circumstances of a mysterious computer crash without an attempt at recovery was such a circumstance.) The court noted that their federal district had held that permissive instructions could even be appropriate for non-accidental spoliation.
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Transferring to a different level of health
The most sophisticated therapeutic «LET Medical” device for today is EX735Ag Slider x2. It is equipped with many automated features which make the use of it easy and simple. It covers all known ranges of acting neuroexcitatory impulses invented by “LET Medical”, from simple SCENAR-action and SCENAR-adaptive action to new COSMODIC and COSMODIC-2. It works like two independent devices, allowing you to treat symmetrical areas at the same time. It has big variety of treatment modes, as well as health-improving, cosmetological and massaging modes. It has the best detachable silver electrodes and state-of-the-art OLED screen. It is the only device which implements all the newest features. And all these features are available only in this device. But even this perfection can be enhanced. That is what we are trying to do now.
As you know, any great invention can turn out useless without methodological support. But even with wonderful methodology and techniques you will not be able to get the result you need without a very-well trained specialist. So, we think it would be unfair if our invention is only affordable for the select few. That is why we offer to equip Sliders with “smart” electrodes. They will not only allow treating the patient but will also perform intelligent methodical function.
It is a very important step on the way of improving the quality of treatment and health. In future, “smart” electrodes will become like bricks in a building of the new health, while being used together with any future devices. Moreover, future devices may become much simpler and more affordable. Some functions will be delegated to “smart” electrodes. These electrodes are planned not only for the use with “LET Medical” devices, but, with the help of an adaptor, can be used with devices of other manufacturers.
Of course, for these “smart” electrodes to be able to work with the Slider in full and without an adaptor, we had to make some changes to the device. The new version of Sliders has a special connector which enables digital communication channel and provides power supply for the “smart” electrode. Digital one-wire communication channel is needed for active communication between the Slider and “smart” electrode, and power supply — for supporting the work of the electrode’s “brains”. If there is no digital communication channel in the device, the electrode itself will make decisions on which methods of action to provide.
The reason for creating new “smart” electrodes is not only because this will enable applying additional protocols of treatment but will also widen the range of the specific therapies. I mean treatment of peculiar conditions, when universalism of SCENAR and COSMODIC therapy is not acceptable. The same refers to developing specific electrodes for use in surgery, dentistry, etc. We are working already on “smart” electrodes for the purpose of unassisted general treatments and health-improving procedures.
The first electrodes in the series will be DX1, DX2
DX1 — is an electrode having small contact area and 6 zones of action in this area. Each zone has 3 states: neutral, passive and active. Selecting this or that state depends on several parameters of the body reaction feedback, together with built-in protocols and is being corrected online. For visual analysis and control of the process of treatment DX1 has a built-in state-of-the-art power-saving colour OLED display.
The electrode also has its own operating controls. Besides automatic treatment protocol in the electrode, you can choose from 4 manually set semi-automatic settings. One more unique feature of this electrode is its diagnostic capabilities – while it tests the state of the body, it does not produce a noticeable action on it. All settings are displayed with user-friendly icons and diagnostic characteristics allow observing the body testing process in real time.
DX2 — is what the DX series is being designed for. It is a double thing. This means that it not only has 12 zones of action, but is ideal for applying on paravertebral areas of the spine. It has two OLED displays where you can see the whole process of treatment in real time. Here we have double mirror action system and more complicated methodological support which takes into account all nuances of the double action. Of course, diagnostic capabilities are more serious as well. While applying such enhanced electrode along the spine, we can within a minute find out all deviations from the norm and forecast the availability of this or that disorder. Diagnostic estimation is performed in two ranges, showing the character and reason of damages. Since any, even minor disorder will cause deviations in the whole body, these remarkable DX electrodes have a built-in smart diagnostic estimation system which can “remove all the superfluities” and point out the real problem. If you wish, you can also view all the deviations, of course.
Since it is nearly impossible to create the electrodes which would have enough intelligence out of the box, in our devices we provide for the up-to-date system which enables upgrading them through the Internet. As everything in our techno-world, you can do little without Internet now. There will be no need to buy a new electrode, it would be just enough to upgrade it. No need to spend much money on buying a powerful universal device, it will be just enough buying a “smart” electrode you need. And, what is most important, now all your purchased stuff will not be useless when we invent something new! Having in possession enough electrodes, in future you can buy a new device without electrodes and equally well use the electrodes which you already have.
We start a new era of health-improvement and create first bricks to build up a big construction kit made of health devices. Let’s build a healthy life together!
We are creative enough for others to follow.
Inventor of SCENAR and COSMODIC devices
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How big is the Internet? How many online actions are taking place? How much digital content is being consumed?
To find out, Domo looked at publicly available data from a range of sources—including social networks, e-commerce sites, and Web traffic measurement tools—to determine the number of interactions happening online each minute, on average.
Among the key insights from the analysis:
—Vine users play 1 million videos on average in a minute.
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—Apple users download 51,000 apps.
—Tinder users swipe 590,000 times.
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By attending group therapy, residents can access multiple therapists, who provide multiple approaches and experiences. Because every resident has their own needs, they can choose the approach that works best for them, thereby increasing their chances of overcoming addiction.
Attendance and participation in group therapy sessions are mandatory for all residents. We also virtually host 12-step programs for both Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous, though these sessions are voluntary.
Therapy sessions with one’s peers can be very beneficial.
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Logan Park resident James Rosenau had captured opossums on his trail cam video over recent years, adults and young feeding in his yard at night, but he had never seen a behavior like the one the camera caught last January. The opossum sniffed at a rag, picked it up in its teeth, then pushed it underneath its body with its snout and front paws. Then, without looking back, it scooted forward a little, wrapped its tail around the rag and carried it away.
The prehensile tail is just one of the unusual traits that set opossums apart from other metro-area wildlife. Phrases along the lines of “fascinating creature,” “unique animal,” “misunderstood mammal” came up a lot as experts described the behaviors and biology of this relatively recent arrival to our city wildlife scene.
The rag-gathering behavior is not unusual, nor is the presence of the opossum, explained Scott Noland, area wildlife manager with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It’s common for opossums to gather materials with their tails for their dens, and an increasing number of opossums have been making their dens in Minnesota, including in the metro area, he said.
The opossum species found here and elsewhere in the U.S. is called the Virginia opossum, which suggests it’s more of a southern creature, but it has slowly been making its way north. They have been in the southeast corner of Minnesota for about 100 years but in recent decades they have migrated northward, now found throughout the state as far north as Duluth and Grand Rapids, Noland said.
They aren’t suited for extreme cold, though, and their appearance makes that clear, Noland said. “They have hairless tails and ears, and then their nose – those are all pink.” He said they survive frigid temperatures by holing up for days in their dens, which they insulate with natural materials like grasses and sometimes human-made ones, like Rosenau’s rag.
For dens, opossums use existing cavities, like a hollow tree or an abandoned burrow, or they might live under outbuildings or in woodpiles. Rosenau has adapted a wooden yard waste box into a shelter, with the hope of helping animals like feral cats and an opossum he saw with “red burned ears” in the winter.
“I felt I had to help in some little way,” he said. Rosenau dug underneath the box and lined the structure with straw and 2-inch thick styrofoam. Although as far as he knows, the opossum with the frostbitten ears hasn’t used it, another one does. Rosenau has named that opossum “Maxie,” and during cold stretches he has seen Maxie’s tracks in the snow leading to and from the box and has captured the animal on his camera.
Noland emphasized that opossums aren’t a nuisance species. They don’t dig, aren’t affected by nor carry rabies and aren’t impacting other species in ways beyond what they naturally eat as part of their diet. They’re omnivores, eating fruit, grains, small bird eggs, insects, snakes and worms. Rosenau said that he’s seen opossums in his yard eating insects in his wildflower garden and rooting in a dirt pile in the alley. They also eat carrion, and that is often what leads the slow-moving opossums to become roadkill themselves, Noland said.
Roots and reproduction
Opossum are marsupials – a type of mammal in which the young develop in a pouch. Although Australia most commonly comes to mind at the mention of pouched mammals, the Virginia opossum is one of about 100 species of marsupials that branched off and evolved into diverse niches in the Americas, explained Sharon Jansa, a professor in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior department at the University of Minnesota and curator of mammals at the Bell Museum of Natural History. One focus of Jansa’s research is South American opossums and their evolutionary relationships.
The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial that has made it this far north, though. “It’s one of the larger opossums. It’s probably better able to withstand the climatic variability of northern climates,” Jansa said, explaining that there is some evidence that the Virginia opossum has spread north by “island hopping,” using the urban heat islands of cities as a waypoint in the winter and migrating further north during the milder seasons.
Virginia opossums mate between January and May in Minnesota, and the young have a very short gestation period, Scott Noland explained. They are born between eight to 14 days after fertilization, at which point the bean-sized, hairless young will crawl into the pouch and attach to a teat, spending two months feeding and developing before they crawl out of the pouch and start traveling on the backs of the mother. On average, there are five or six in a litter, but the number can range from two to 13, Noland said.
Threats to opossums
Opossums have a relatively short lifespan, between three to five years, according to Noland. In the metro area, dogs, coyotes and foxes are probably their most common predators, and they’re also hunted by hawks, owls and humans. Between 2,000 and 8,000 opossums are trapped or hunted each year in Minnesota, he said.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (WRC) admitted 440 opossums in 2021, and nearly 75 percent of them were young, some found in the pouches of dead females, said Tami Vogel, communications director for the center. Some were not well-developed enough to be saved, but some that were farther along could be tube-fed, raised and released.
With respect to the adults, one of the leading findings in admitted opossums is a high level of lead, Vogel said, which they have seen in other ground mammals such as squirrels and rabbits and birds such as robins. The lead compromises the nervous system and leads to behaviors that lead to injury. Opossums with high levels of lead become thin and lethargic and have trouble ambulating, Vogel said. “A healthy opossum is going to be moving around. It’s going to have a den that it’s going into, it’s going to be taking care of itself.” The opossum is more susceptible to dangers like frostbite, getting hit by a car, getting attacked by a dog. Although there isn’t a definitive answer yet to where the lead is coming from, it most likely is in the soil, having accumulated from environmental sources, Vogel said.
Vogel recommended keeping an eye on neighborhood opossums to look for signs of trouble. Opossums are nocturnal, but it’s not unusual for them to be seen during the day, so that’s not something to worry about. But if they have a ridge on their back, that’s their spine, and they’re too thin and should be live-trapped and brought to the WRC in Roseville. Blood in the snow in a pattern under a bird feeder could be from a opossum that has frostbite on either its paws or tail and also should be brought in.
Rosenau certainly keeps an eye out for the neighborhood opossums, as do his neighbors, who notice Maxie when it trips the motion detector lights in his yard. Right now he’s seeing only one set of tracks, but in the past he had deduced that one with frostbitten ears might have been living under a neighbor’s porch. In his yard, he provides concierge services, pushing away the snow from the opening to Maxie’s box. “They don’t hibernate; they’re out in this cold. I’m going to help a little,” he said.
Peculiar possum facts
Opossums have 50 teeth, more than any other mammal in the U.S.
When an opossum “plays possum” – becomes limp and unreactive – it’s a physiological stress response, rather than a conscious ploy to feign death.
Venomous snakes are part of the Virginia opossum’s diet. They are immune to the venom of snakes found in their range.
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There are measure and drawing tools available in Agisoft Viewer. You can measure distances on the model and also check the surface area and volume of the reconstructed 3D model. All tools are available on the Toolbar or from the Tools menu:
Measurements in Agisoft Viewer are made in meters. The following measure tools are available in Agisoft Viewer:
- Calculate Profile
- Measure Volume
To measure a distance on the model select Ruler tool on the toolbar and choose the distance you'd like to measure by left-clicking on two endpoints. The measured distance will appear in the rectangle next to the second of the endpoints.
To build a profile select Calculate Profile tool on the Toolbar and draw a polyline to set the profile guideline. Click the left mouse button to start drawing and the right mouse button (or press Esc) to end the polyline. The profile will appear in the Measure Profile pop-up window as shown in the animation below.
The profile can be saved by pressing Save button (as highlighted on the image below). The range of supported formats includes vector formats: KML, SHP, DXF; and raster formats: JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, TIFF, BMP, OpenEXR, TARGA.
To measure a volume a bounding area should be set first. Select Measure Volume tool on the Toolbar and draw a polyline to indicate the bounding area. Start drawing by clicking the left mouse button to create the first point of the polygon, then draw the bounding area as demonstrated in the image below. To automatically close the polygon click the right mouse button (or press Esc). The Measure Volume pop-up window will appear as shown on the image below.
In Boundary section of the Measure Volume window the following information for the bounding area is available:
- Longitude, Latitude, and Altitude for the vertices of the bounding area.
- Perimeter, 2D (Altitude value is not used for calculation).
- Perimeter, 3D.
- Area, 2D.
- Coordinate system used in the project.
In Volume section, it is possible to choose a preferable Base plane for volume calculation. Options include Best fit plane, Mean level plane, and Custom level plane. Best fit and mean level planes are calculated based on the altitudes of the bounding polygon vertices. Volume measured against custom level plane allows tracing volume changes for the same area in the course of time. The Level is set by the user in the corresponding box. Update button should be pressed for the Volume to be re-calculated against the set level.
Volume is calculated Above set level and Below set level, also Total volume value is calculated according to the following formula: Total volume = Volume above - absolute value of the Volume below
Volume measurement and profile creation are also available from the polyline/polygon context menu.
Drawing tools are available only in a vector layer, therefore to start drawing you need to either add a new vector layer or import a shape layer for the project. To create a vector layer use New Vector Layer button on the Layers pane or the corresponding option in File menu.
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To add an attribute for shape, click Add Attribute button on the Properties pane. To edit an attribute, double-click on the corresponding field with the left mouse button.
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Computer Sciences Corp. and MobileIron will collaborate to develop cloud-based applications designed to help U.S. military and civil government organizations secure mobile data.
The companies seek to integrate MobileIron’s enterprise cloud device management platform into CSC’s mobile security offerings for the federal sector, MobileIron said Wednesday.
MobileIron says its technology is built to manage iOS and Android portable devices operating in the cloud, separate personal and enterprise data, and retire apps in a lost or stolen device.
“Our customers understand the transformative power of mobility and the cloud, and they want to securely provide end users with the mobile apps, content and devices that support the way they want to work,” said Yogesh Khanna, chief technology office of CSC’s North American public sector business.
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Soldiers from the I Corps’ 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington will begin new equipment training–all of it virtual–on Oct. 18 for the U.S. Army’s first prototype hypersonic weapon battery, “Dark Eagle,” as the Army seeks to have a first operational capability ready in fiscal year 2023.
The Army said last week that it has completed fielding of the ground equipment for system testing (Defense Daily, Oct. 7).
The prototype LRHW battery includes four road-mobile, C-17 transportable launchers that can each carry two rounds, a battery operations center and a group of modified trucks and trailers.
“We have a series of flight tests, and these [JBLM] units will begin to shoot our flight tests,” Army Lt. Gen. Neil Thurgood, director of the Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), said on Oct. 11 during a briefing at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference.”We don’t have time to do a bunch of flight tests and then give it to the unit. The unit has to be part of the flight test program so we train them how to shoot this and use this weapons system as we build the weapons system.”
The Army RCCTO’s hypersonic weapon development is a joint effort with the Navy designing the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) and the Army overseeing production.
In 2019, the Army chose Lockheed Martin [LMT] as the weapon systems integrator for the truck-fired LRHW, while Dynetics [LDOS] is to build the C-HGB (Defense Daily, Aug. 30, 2019).
Last March, the Army and Navy flew a hypersonic glide body from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii to a designated impact point during a C-HGB test (Defense Daily, March 20).
In addition to the Army’s hypersonic missile efforts, the service is working with DoD’s “high energy laser scaling initiative” and directed energy efforts by the other military services. The Army is looking to prototype a 300 kW laser on the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles and field by fiscal 2024 a Indirect Fire Protection Capability High Energy Laser by Dynetics. That laser is to field along with a high-powered microwave against drone swarms.
Marcia Holmes, the Army RCCTO’s deputy director for hypersonics, directed energy, space and rapid acquisition, said on Oct. 11 that the U.S. Air Force fielded an early prototype of the Tactical High-Power Microwave Operational Responder (THOR) against such drone swarms.
“We are watching that very closely,” she said of THOR testing. “It will inform the Army’s decisions. We are looking to put soldiers over there on the system to do an operational assessment and give us feedback to inform the Army’s decision to build a prototype platoon in FY ’24.”
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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, June 22, 1894, Image 1
THIRTEENTH YEAR. McCOOK, RED WILLOW COUNTY. NEBRASKA. FRIDAY EVENING. JUNE 22, 1894. NUMBERS. * The Russian Thistle. Evidence accumulates that the so-call ed Russian thistle has obtained a strong foothold in Nebraska, While Red Wil low county is not mentioned by the state authorities as being one of the infected counties, yet there is no doubt but that the weed has become dangerously com mon almost, if not all, over the county, and it behooves our farmers to be wide awake to the fact that a highly damag ing weed has come into our midst, and that an organized, concerted and persis tent effort should be instituted a*, once for its eradication. Perhaps all are not familiar with the appearance of this noxious tumble-weed. From illustrations and samples at this office an adequate and clear knowledge may, however, be easily gained. The extent of the spread of the Rus sian thistle is now felt,and its dangerous character clearly known, so that the question arises HOW CAN IT BE SUPPRESSED ? Co-operation is absolutely essential. Little good can result if one farmer clears' his land completely, if his neighbor lets these weeds mature on his farm. The highways, railway embankments, vacant lots and streets etc., must be looked to— especially vacant lands and the roadsides —everybody’s land. To eradicate the Russian thistle every neighborhood must band itself together against the common enemy. All weeds should, if possible, be destroyed before September loth at the very latest. The matter should have prompt atten tion, such as the necessity of the case demands. The municipal authorities may well do their share of this work, as the thistle may be found all over the corporation. Railway yards and right-of-way seem to be a favorite location for the weed. An Adjourned Session. The city fathers were in adjourned session on Monday evening. Present— Mayor Kelley,Counciimen Yarger, Pope, Sutton and Steinmetz.and Clerk Wilcox. Bills as follows were allowed: F. D. Burgess.f 60.70 John Wentz. 3.25 A. Probst. 2.00 Barnett Lumber Co. 44-37 McCook Electric Light Co. 132*50 S. L. Green. 3.80 McBrayer & Osborn. 4.00 Joseph Menard. 5.00 Frank P. Allen. 5.00 J. A. Wilcox & Son. 1.55 F. M. Kimmell. 6.75 Joseph Spotts. 50.00 E. C. McKay. 2.00 Charles Weintz. 2.00 C. K. Putnam. 2.00 W. C. Lambert. 2.00 James Rice. 3.00 J. E. Kelley. 37.50 C. B. Gray. 37.50 J. H. Yarger. 25.00 H. P. Sutton. 25.00 Jacob Steinmetz. 25.00 Charles E. Pope. 25.00 E. J. Wilcox . 75.00 Finance committee reported favorably on reports of Ex-Treasurer Laycock and Treasurer Gray. Appointment of J. S. LeHew as city attorney was confirmed. A sum not to exceed $100 was appro priated to assist in defraying the expense of piping city water to the cemeteries. Ordinance 56, levying a tax upon the taxable property of McCook to defray the expenses of said city for the ensuing year was passed. Clerk was instructed to endorse war rants, “to apply on occupation tax,”—if any due. Services of street commissioner were dispensed with from date. Adjourned. The Concert Tonight. The concert in the Congregational church tonight by the public school or chestra and artistic friends will be such a rare musical and literary treat that no one should fail to hear it. The church should be crowded. For President—Jupiter Pluvius. Try Meadow Lily at McConnell’s. $4.50 buys a $5.00 coupon at Brewer’s. Wall Paper 3 cents a roll at L. W. McConnell’s._ Refrigerators very cheap at S. M. Cochran & Co.'s. George J. Burgess visited Arapahoe friends last Saturday. One of Michael O’Leary's sons has erysipelas of the leg. For cash Brewer sells meat 3c. cheaper than any market in town. Go to McConnell for Toilet Soap, Per fumes and Toilet Articles. George LeHew is an applicant for the clerkship under Register Campbell. Carson & West save you 33 cents on the dollar. Buy your milk of them. Judge Henry Baxter of Indianola is •dangerously ill with hemorrhage of the t>owels. The burial of James McAdams' little son took place in St. Patrick’s, Saturday morning. A farmer brought twenty spring chick ens to market, last Friday morning. They smothered to death en route. Remember, the dime social by the ladies of the Congregational church, next Tuesday evening, in the church. The supreme lodge A. O. U. W. hon ored Grand Master Tate of Nebraska with the office of overseer. He will re turn the compliment with faithful and efficient service as usual. The Strasser store room, first door south of the B. & M. meat market, has been rented by a Philadelphia party for 18 months. A dry goods stock will be placed therein some time about Septem ber first. The Republican river was running bank full, Monday. It has been for weeks but a thread of sand. The Drift wood was also well heeled with running water, raising over two feet on Sunday night, it is said. Russian thistles may be .found all over the city. They should be destroyed wherever they appear. A brief season and this entire country will be seeded with the noxious tumble weed—if an effort is not made to eradicate them. Agents Wanted 1*- the Singer Manufacturing Company at McCook, 112 Dodge street. Needles, oil and parts for Singer sewing machines. Repair work a specialty. Call and see me. J. R. Gerhardt, Supervising Agent. F. E. Alexander has sold his photo graph gallery to a Mr. Hall of Independ ence, Iowa, who assumed charge of the gallery, Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander will return to Iowa. They will take with them the best wishes of many McCook friends. Requisition papers from Missouri for E. O. Carter were honored Saturday by Governor Crounse. Carter is under ar rest at Indianola, Neb., and is wanted at Huntsville, Mo., for stealing a watch worth $175, the property of James H. Furguson.—Lincoln Journal. The Tribune understands that John Petersen and Newton Biggs have “pulled their freight,” or words to that effect, for Portland, Oregon, where they will en gage in fishing in partnership. Which is an amusing finale to what promised to be a domestic tragedy of some startling sanguinary particulars. Mrs. Marguerite Altshuler obtained judgment in district court, last Wednes day, against the Life Insurance Clearing Co. of St. Paul for $2,600. She sued for $5,000. A policy for that amount was issued by the company to the plaintiff’s husband, who died after making two or three payments, and the company sought to evade payment on a technical ity.—Hastings Tribune. Col. Mitchell of the Indianola Courier and Col. Rogers of the Wallace Star are the only newspaper colonels in Nebraska who never copy a word from Webster’s dictionary without giving proper credit, yet we notice they occasionally get an item from the Republican in their col umns without credit. To this we do not object, but people who live in glass houses should have them covered with corrugated iron.—Hayes Centre Repub lican. Dr. Parkhurst thinks a religious man makes the best husband. Palmer Cox thinks that one is who plays with the children and makes wife his confidante. Bill Nye pins his faith to the one who is devoted first to his wife and children, second to his work and everything else. Anthony Comstock thinks that only the clean and sober man makes the best husband. George Francis Train puts it that those who give and take make the best hubbies. See Demorest for July. Secretary of State Allen returned, Sat urday, after attending to business affairs at McCook. He relates an interesting story of the exceedingly long faces seen everywhere in that city and vicinity, but a transformation took place in a single night when three inches of rain moistened the earth. It was the hardest rainfall in that vicinity during the past twelve months. Secretary Allen drove out through the country and saw some practical results of irrigation. Along the Meeker ditch crops of corn, alfalfa, potatoes and garden stuff are in splendid condition as the result of judicious flood ing with water from the irrigating canal. At McCook Secretary Allen saw a train of twentv-seven cars of fat cat tle consigned to Omaha. He took pains to inquire and found that a prominent McCook dealer had looked over the cat tle in the field and after scratching his head offered the owner $11,000 for the immense herd. The offer was accepted on the spot and the dealer cleared a neat profit of several hundred dollars. That is one way cattle are bought at Mc Cook.—Lincoln Journal. The Ordination of Rev. Preston. At the request of the McCook Congre gational church a council was held in our city, Tuesday, for the purpose of examining and ordaining Rev. H. L. Preston. The council consisted of Rev. Clark of Holdrege, moderator; Rev. Ricker of Alma, scribe; Revs. Taylor and Gerhart and Delegate Hill of Indianola; Rev. Knowles of Culbertson; Rev. Pres ton and Delegate Moore of Curtis; Dele gateTallmadge of Cambridge. The morning and afternoon sessions were taken up in the examination, which was most 'gratifyingly satisfactory and complimentary to the candidate. These sessions completed the preliminary work of the council. In the evening Rev. Ricker of Alma preached the ordination sermon, taking “The Book” as the basis of his eloquent, earnest and able discourse. Rev. Taylor spoke very feelingly his charge to the pastor. Rev. Knowles delivered the charge to the church. The ordination prayer fell from the lips of Rev. Preston of Curtis. The evening service was altogether a solemn and impressive one, and the services throughout very satisfactory and inspiring. Struck it Rich. Word from the Wind River mountain country, Wyoming, is to the effect that the boys have struck it rich in that sec tion in the two gold mines owned there by Messrs. R. B. Archibald, Arthur Sny der, F. W. Boswortli and L. C. Wolff of our city and Mr. Bedell of Culbertson. Mr. Snyder and others who have been up there for the past few weeks are now on their way here with 500 pounds of ore which they claim will yield $1.50 worth of free gold to the pound. The owners are most enthusiastic over their prospects, and expect to place enough stock on the market, with which to put in a stamp mill at the mines. A neigh boring mine has already yielded largely for its owners, and a number of million dollars have been taken out of placers below the mine. Here’s hoping they may be strictly in it. Popular and Peerless. The Nebraska state band has quite a reputation as a musical organization of more than common merit. A number of our citizens had the pleasure, last week during the league convention, of hearing them. It was quite the unani mous opinion of the aforesaid citizens • that the Brigade band of our city is a superior organization. At any rate, next month, when Professor Sutton marches down Pennsylvania avenue of the nation al capital, during the great Pythian con clave, it will be at the head of the finest band that has ever gone out of Nebraska. One that will open the eyes of those down-easters wideopen. No Nebraska band has a license to make better music than the Brigade band. Fine Printing. We make a specialty of fine job print ing. Our samples of fashionable and ele gant stationery for invitations, programs etc., is not excelled in Nebraska. Canductor Chapin, Mamie and Harry will soon go to Ashtabula, Ohio, on quite an extended visit. McCook will celebrate. The particu lars will be made known next week. The celebration will be all right. L. Morse and J. W. James of Benkel man were city visitors on the evenings of Wednesday and Thursday of this week. _ Madrid parties shipped in six horses, last Friday, for the June races—not hav ing received notice of the postponement. The fact is regretted, but was unavoida ble. _ Secretary Matber informs us that there is now about thirty horses on the grounds and in sight, preparing for the July meeting of the Indianola Trotting Association. The track is in splendid condition and it is confidently expected that the meeting will be the most suc cessful ever held in western Nebraska.— Indianola Independent. George Ball will work for C. T. Brewer. Wall Paper 3 cents a roll at L. W. McConnell's. “Celerade”—a celery nerve tonic at McConnell’s. Brewer sells hams at I2ji'c. Best brands in America. See Cochran & Co. if yon want a re frigerator cheap. Patronize the Sunny Side Dairy of Carson & West. The Sunny Side is the place to buy the best and the purest milk. Hear the entertainment in the Congre gational church, tonight. Farm Loans.—Call and see Elmer Rowell if you want a farm loan. PEOPLE YOU KNOW. Mrs. C. T. Brewer went in to Oma ha, Tuesday night, on a visit. Mr. Hocknell arrived home, last night, from his California trip. J. A. Cordbal is able to be about again after a severe seize of sickness. Mrs. S. B. Strasser has been visit ing her sister at Holdrege, this week. Mrs. George Hocknell has been visiting her sister at Norton, Kansas. A. J. Rittenhouse attended the sil ver convention at Omaha, this week. Judge Beck was up from Indianola. Friday afternoon, on official business. F. H. Spearman is entertaining his sister, Mrs. Lewis from Wheaton, Il linois. J. H. Christner was down from Hayes Centre, last Saturday, on land business. Mr. Hocknell went to California, last week, on business. He will be home on first of next week. Miss Clara Hanlein closed a very successful term of school, this week, in district loo, Frontier county. Dr. W. A. DeMay of Danbury was a guest of the valley’s finest, Monday. Mrs. DeMay accompanied him. Mrs. E. T. Maddux and the children left on Tuesday morning for Iowa, where they will visit until September. John Hauser left, this morning, for Minnesota, we are informed, together with a car load of his belongings. Rev. A. \V. Coffman and familv left on Wednesday for the mountains where they will remain during his thirty day vacation. E. E. Lowman went in to Omaha, Wednesday morning, to attend the grand lodge meeting of the Nebraska A. F. and A. M. U. G. Moser expects shortly to make his home in Lincoln on account of the falling away of trade in this portion of his territory. John Ekstedt, who has been visiting in Wexio, Dadesjo, Eke, Sweden, for a number of months past, arrived home, Tuesday night. E. W. Patridge was here from Oma ha, Monday, preparing McCook matter for the Nebraska Gazetteer, which goes to press this fall. Receiver Gibbons was up from Or leans, early days of the week. He will handle Uncle Sam's money from and after the first of July. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Alexander de parted for Albia, Iowa, this morning. Miss Nellie Simpson will leave on the morning passenger, tomorrow. C. F. Babcock of our city will repre sent this state senatorial district as del egate in the national republican league meeting on the 26th in Denver. Mrs. Frank Brown left on Tuesday morning of last week for Ulster, Brad ford county, Pennsylvania, where she will spend the summer vacation. Mrs. A. C. Marsh is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Anna Keever, and a friend Mrs. George Leidv, both ot Nebraska City, who are en route to Denver on a visit. Register Campbell and Postmaster Wahlquist come up from Hastings, Sun day evening, returning home on No., 2, Tuesday morning. Mr. Campbell will assume charge of his office here July 1st. H. W. Cole is a member of the com mittee on rituals of the supreme lodge of the A. O. LT. W. meeting now in ses sion at’Frisco. Hugh’s whiskers were also neatly illustrated iu one of the San Francisco dailies the other day. In fact Hugh seems to be in it all over. Mrs. Utter, a musical instructor, from Pueblo, Colorado, arrived in the city, close of last week, and will follow her profession in our midst. Mrs. Utter lived on a claim northeast of here in the early 80s, but has been absent for years following her chosen work in Lincoln, Pueblo, and elsewhere. She comes to stay, and brings many valuable recom mendations as to her efficiency as an instrumental and vocal instructor. The Tribune hopes she may be able to se cure a large class. She makes vocal culture a specialty, and in this depart ment she will have a new field and a large one. May ample success attend her efforts, and a revival in music ensue. B. V. Haley took in the great silver convention at Omaha, this week. A nice variety of ink and pencil tab lets at this office. Brewer sells boiling beef at 3c. a pound. _ Buy beefsteak at Brewer’s at 7c. cash. Fourth of July. McCook has decided to celebrate this year, and as McCook never does things by halves, a good time is assured. The programme will appear next week. The next regular meeting of the East ern Star will be on the evening of July 4th. The seventeen year locusts have made their appearance in Pennsylvania and New York. Brewer is selling meat cheaper than it has ever been offered at in the history of McCook. The high water, Monday, took out the bank of the creek at Pat Walsh's dam on the Driftwood. Every business man in McCook should give the local press some support, no matter how small. Mrs. R. A. Campbell, of Buffalo, N.Y., came in from Denver, last night, and will be here briefly on her way east. An infant child of Shorty Hosier died on last Saturday, and was buried on Sunday afternoon at three o’clock. The summer school now in session will continue six weeks. New pupils may enter at any time. 2-ts. James H. Fowler. H. H. Mitchell has 150 acres of corn as high as your knee. Says he never hail a finer prospect for corn, this time of the year. N. V. Harlan and family, of York, ar rived in the city, on Tuesday, on their way up to Frontier county on a visit to his brother, Dr. Harlan. The attention of our readers is called to the very liberal campaign offer made i by the Omaha Weekly Bee in the adver tisement on another page. Duncan Ciark’s company is billed to appear at the Menard opera house on the evening of June 29th. Reserved seats on sale at the usual place. Mrs. John Smith accompanied her parents, Mr and Mrs. John McMurry, as far as McCook where she will visit a short time.—Benkelman Pioneer. A fifteen-months-old child of Mr. Eckbart, a South McCook Russian, was buried in Longview, Saturday morning. It is said to have died with measles. There is talk of the Meeker ditch be ingextended on the south side as far east as Orleans. Also of building im mence headgates and tapping the under flow. Red Willow county has received her state school apportionment of $3,058.53. To which about $60 in county fines may be added for distribution among our various school districts. Oscar Russell and William Lewis of McCook have been in this vicinity, the past week, buying cattle. They shipped two cars Monday and two cars Tuesday morning.—Wellfleet Argus. We understand that the McCook In dependent Enterprise has turned up its pretty pink toes to the daisies, and that the late publisher intends going to Okla homa and engaging in the land practice. Colonel Mitchell of the Indianola Courier, which the Colonel claims is “the leading newspaper in Southwestern Nebraska”—and it must be so or the Colonel would not say so—was with us briefly, Monday night. McCook lodge 135, A. F. and A. M., held an election for officers, Tuesday night, with the following result: Wor shipful Master, H. H. Easterday; Senior Warden, G. R. Johnson; Junior Warden, William Smith; Tyler, J. R. Roxby; Sec retary, J. D. Robb; Treasurer, S. L. Green. These same will be duly in stalled tonight. Buy fine beef roasts at Brewer's at 7c. cash. Purest milk for the least money. Car son & West. “Celerade”—a celery nerve tonic at McConnell’s. Picnicing is more popular than church going, Sundays. Buy meat of Brewer and save 40 per cent, of your money. Patronize the McCook Commission Co. for flour and feed. DrGroff & Co. sport a fine new deliv ery wagon, this week. Postmaster Meeker has added a crema tory to his office conveniences. — Lincoln county papers are making a long and loud howl for free range. C. F. Babcock is now officing with H. H. Berry over the Citizens bank. There is a prevalent sentiment that we will have lots of corn and feed yet. There is a small brown, pincked-edge shoulder cape at this office for the owner. A Cenuine Humorist. A really-righty funny man made his debut in last week’s Times-Democrat in an article with an imposing "scare head” entitled "The Congressional Nominee,” or “Slide, Kelly, Slide!" The depth of humor is foreshadowed in the opening paragraph, which de mands a “man of excellence—not a man of ability.” The writer then reluctautly admits that there are a “few men in our congressional delegation whose intellec tual endowments compel recognition.” [Laughter.] “But a congressman,” says this new fledged Nye Bill, requires a spine as well as a brain.” A startling proposition. The writer does not demand that the nominee shall stamp his character in delibly on a dozen or two generations, but will not be happy, nor will he sleep well, if the nominee does not have in corruptibility to throw at the birds, and a personality of six figure potentiality. After warning the convention against the subtle wiles of the happy-facultied wire-puller end spoils-divider, he soars aloft and with a voice chock full and running over with a Fourth of July foren sic fervor calls for a man who will carry aloft the banner marked exhibit “P,” which stands for pi ogress. The writer modestly keeps his favorite candidate in the background, not caring a tinker’s sample of profanity who may be chosen to plant that banner of Pro gress on the sublime heights of Ameri can (Ncrth American) civilization. His Richard with a sword as long as an elec tric light pole is some pumpkins, more or less, but lie still remains incog. Which is continuously funny. The convention, however, is warned to do its duty,—to nominate a man who can be elected. But fails to give an ink ling of the one who can “sweep all op position before him like an irrisistible avalance, ” who can secure that “aggre gate influence which will be an over whelming dynamic power for good," ami will smite the populists and free silver democrats hip and thigh, which is unpatriotic. Bat the humorist is preparing to slide, evidently. The man whom the Times Democrat has claimed it would be un wise to nominate—a statement which has been feebly cuckooed—will doubtless be chosen to carry the Republican banner, by acclaim. And we are not backward about fur nishing hiu initials. V/. E. Andrews of Hastings, the bril liant, able, excellent, incorruptible, zealous, intellectual, strong-back-boned, brainy, diligent, honest, faithful little parson, is the man. He has excellence and ability and merit. Is intellectually, morally ami oratorically endowed. Has a rigid back bone, a clear head aud a clean heart. Can hold aloft the banner of Progess as high as any man in the district, and do it worthily. And when it comes to ex erting irrisistible dynamic forces why the Professor is accustomed to such playful pranks since childhood. Closely Contested. The ball game, last Saturday, between the first and second home nines, was one that delighted the “fans" hugely, resulting in a score of 5 to 3 in favor of the second nine. The Cedar Bluffs club and a local team will cross bats here, tomorrow, and a good game is expected. D. Gurnsey came in from Salt Lake City, Utah, last evening, to look after his cattle interests up the Frenchman. Postmaster Meeker is entertaining his brother the Greenwood banker, and family, this week. Remember Duncan Clark's company at the Menard, June 29th, next Friday evening. The Arapahoe band has been elected “Third Regiment U. R. K. of P. Band." RELIGIOUS MATTERS. C. W. Higgins, Sunday school mis sionary, wishes every Christian worker in the county to establish schools where they are needed, and would be glad to hear from any who desire to organize j schools but who have no supplies and no money to buy them. C. W. Higgins, Oxford, Neb. Topics at the Congregational church next Sueday. Morning—“Fulfiliug Christ's Law." Evening—“The Motive Force in Christianity." There will be no preaching at the M. E. church next Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Epworth league at ,7 p. m. Elder McBride has been granted a half-holiday from now until September first by the Baptist congregation. Morning services in the Lutheran church by Elder McBride, next Sunday. 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There’s lots of construction underway in Chennai, and one thing the visitor notices early on is that larger construction sites tend to have a scarecrow-like dummy – clothing filled with straw, with a cloth head attached – strapped up somewhere prominent. If you look closer, you’ll also see a round yellow disc (in most cases), roughly 18 inches in diameter, with a stylized angry face, stuck somewhere on one of the walls. This made me curious: what’s up with that?
Initially, I suspected some form of what outsiders would characterize as superstition. But googling for an hour or so using the terms “construction”, “superstition” and “India” turned up nothing about these strange dummies and faces. I had heard previously that astrology is a key aspect of daily Indian life; many, if not the majority of Indians will consult an astrologer to determine when the best time is to undertake certain activities, and will take careful note of a wide range of events considered to be positive or negative omens. This website gives some examples of positive and negative omens in India. And if you check out that website, be sure and scroll down to the comments, which reveal just how seriously many Indians take these considerations.
But it turns out that almost every aspect of housing construction has detailed beliefs, guidelines and principles that must be observed to ensure the well-being and good fortune of the building’s eventual inhabitants. Vastu Shastra (or Vaastu Shastra) is an integral part of Indian architecture which can be compared to the Chinese feng shui. It dictates not only the layout of a house, but when key events in homebuilding should take place, describes rituals to be performed at specific times and intervals, specifies the sequence of work and tasks to be performed in homebuilding, and virtually every other aspect imaginable. Again, consulting the site is instructive, including a look at the comments posted by readers.
But in spite of the wealth of information I found about homebuilding and construction, I could find nothing online to explain the presence of the dummies in Chennai. But finally I figured it out. It turns out that the practice of displaying a dummy and the faces above at construction sites is to ward off, or absorb the “evil eye.” Essentially just another word for the envy of others, the evil eye is said to bring misfortune to those it afflicts; this website explains more about the evil eye in the Indian context, as well as a bit about the symptoms and some remedies for the afflicted. It talks about the practice of hanging an “effigy of a fully clothed man made of hay with a pronounced exposed phallus.” At this point I consulted my photos again, wondering if I had missed this detail (I had not). For another source of information on “evil eye” you can also consult this website.
So now that the mystery is solved, I’ll be keeping an eye out at other construction sites in Chennai (there are many!) – maybe I’ll even come across an effigy with a “pronounced exposed phallus” (if not, that’s OK too). And I’m a bit worried – having briefly looked over some of the principles of Vastu Shastra, I’ve determined that the house we’re living in is built completely wrong. Maybe it’s time to put in a maintenance request with my employer to bring in some heavy construction and shift some of our rooms around! | <urn:uuid:c3ae3310-b00c-49a1-b402-70c8f6819f0b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://tazmpictures.com/site/?p=1917 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571692.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812105810-20220812135810-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.949257 | 747 | 2.296875 | 2 |
This trial (n=32) assessed the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and subjective effects of varying doses of LSD in healthy adults within a novel intervention paradigm. Participants received 50 (n = 3), 75 (n = 7), 100 (n = 3) LSD, 50 µg followed by 75 µg LSD (n = 9) 1 week apart, or placebo followed by a 75 µg LSD (n = 10) 1 week apart. Twenty-eight per cent of participants experienced a mild adverse event while no serious adverse events were reported. This data indicates that LSD is safe and well-tolerated.
“Background: Classic psychedelics hold promise as therapeutics for psychiatric disorders, but require scalable intervention protocols. This proof-of-concept study evaluated the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and subjective effects of 50, 75, and 100 µg lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in healthy adults within a novel intervention paradigm.
Methods: Up to three participants were administered LSD on the same day in separate rooms, each with a single attendant, after 1 day of preparation. An open-label design and a double-blind placebo-controlled design were used.
Results: Ninety-one per cent of participants completed the study. Thirty-two adults (mean age = 28.8 years) received 50 (n = 3), 75 (n = 7), 100 (n = 3) LSD, 50 µg followed by 75 µg LSD (n = 9) 1 week apart, or placebo followed by a 75 µg LSD (n = 10) 1 week apart. There were no serious adverse events. Twenty-eight per cent of participants experienced at least one expected mild adverse event, with one expected moderate adverse event. The maximum blood plasma levels occurred between 1.2 and 2 h post-administration, with an apparent half-life between 2.8 and 4.3 h. LSD largely induced greater subjective effects versus placebo.
Conclusion: In the current novel intervention paradigm, 50, 75, and 100 µg LSD are tolerable with favourable safety profiles in healthy adults, only mild adverse events during the day of drug administration, and mystical-type subjective experiences. Future studies are needed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, subjective effects, and cost-effectiveness in clinical populations.”
Authors: Neiloufar Family, Peter S. Hendricks, Luke T.J. Williams, David Luke, Erwin Krediet, Emeline L. Malliet & Shlomi Raz
When we think of integrating psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) into clinical practice, it may be limited in its reach due to the labour-intensive nature of the current PAP paradigm. In the current paradigm, patients require many hours with psychotherapists in preparation sessions as well as integration sessions following the psychedelic experience. Together, these intensive approaches may render psychedelics expensive and difficult to access, especially for those living with economic disadvantages. Thus, in order to scale PAP, a different approach may be needed.
In the present study, researchers tested the safety and tolerability of escalating doses of LSD in healthy subjects within a novel intervention paradigm which was considered to be more scalable than the current PAP treatment protocols. This study, sponsored by Eleusis, was divided into two parts: 1) an open-label dose-escalating study involving experienced psychedelic users to evaluate the tolerability and pharmacokinetics (PK) of different LSD doses and determine the appropriate LSD doses for use in the second part of the study; 2) a double-blind placebo-controlled part to allow for the comparison of protocol measurements taken during LSD administration to placebo as well as within-subject comparison of different LSD doses.
The Novel Intervention Paradigm
- Participants spent full days at the research site, and their participation was framed around exploring creativity vis-à-vis a work-related problem they described at their screening visit. This framing required participants to focus on improving an aspect of their life (i.e. productivity on a professional problem) and provided an opportunity to develop an operational protocol for an interventional trial.
- The specific problem-solving aspect of this trial sets it apart from previous studies administering classic psychedelics to healthy participants which have largely been laboratory studies with the sole objective of evaluating safety, pharmacokinetics, and related assessments and/or neuroimaging.
- The design used a single attendant to assist each participant during each drug administration, employed remote monitoring of the rooms used for drug administration, fostered group interactions, and a strong collaborative ‘interpersonal atmosphere’ over a single day prior to drug administration and required no ongoing interaction between participants and attendants after the drug administration day.
- In part 1, 13 participants were enrolled and received 50µg (n=3, no women, mean age = 28), 75µg (n=7, one woman, mean age = 28) or 100µg (n=3, no women, mean age = 32) LSD on a single occasion.
- In part 2, the experimental group (n=9, two women, mean age = 27) received two sequential single doses of LSD (50µg followed by 75µg), with dosing separated by seven drug-free days.
- The placebo-controlled group (n=10, one woman, mean age = 31) received a placebo followed, after seven drug-free days, by a single dose of 75µg LSD.
For both parts 1 and 2, altered states of consciousness were measured using three questionnaires administered at the end of the day of the drug administration session after dinner: the five-dimensional altered states of consciousness (ASC) scale, the ego dissolution inventory (EDI), and the mystical experience questionnaire (MEQ).
- LSD was found to be well tolerated in the population studied, with 30 of 33 participants (91%) completing all aspects of the current study.
- There were no serious adverse events while 28% of participants (n=9) experienced at least one expected treatment-emergent adverse advents which included vomiting/nausea, headache and fatigue, among others.
- Compared to placebo, LSD largely produced greater subjective effects than placebo reflected in elevations in ASC, EDI, and MEQ scores with the authors stating that the current report is the first to demonstrate such elevations produced by 50µg LSD specifically.
- A review of the safety and tolerability suggests that the aforementioned novel intervention paradigm may not affect the physical or psychological safety of healthy participants while the observed subjective effects suggest these changes may not inhibit the transcendent, mystical-type experiences that are thought to mediate therapeutic outcomes.
- Qualitative analysis of participants’ accounts can be found here.
- The sample only included healthy participants. Clinical populations may require closer monitoring to ensure patient safety and the best possible therapeutic outcomes. Thus, all components of the intervention paradigm that were tested in this study would need to be re-evaluated in clinical samples before implementation in patient populations.
- The overall sample size is small (32).
- Participants were informed of the identity of the drug, raising the possibility of expectancies influencing the results.
- Some components of the novel paradigm may actually be more costly than currently proposed PAP e.g full days at the study site, overnight stays, provision of meals.
Ultimately, the findings of the present study support the feasibility of new treatment design protocols for drug administration and open the door for larger studies designed to evaluate further refinements and additions to these new treatment designs for the safe and cost-efficient delivery of PAP.
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March 7, 2022
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Wapo recently received two prestigious food quality and control certifications, further demonstrating the company's great commitment to upholding sound packaging practices in order to ensure the best possible company, client, and industry outcomes. Wapo received these most recent ISO 22000:2005 and HACCP Code:2003 certifications in September.
Under these certificates Wapo is recognized for having the capability to control the quality and safety of food in accordance with the License Agreements. The registration covers the manufacturing and printing of plastic, foil, and paper packaging goods.
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HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is a science-based food safety management system that has become the preferred method of ensuring safe food all over the world. The HACCP approach to food safety is based on a detailed examination of every stage in the production process for an individual food product. The objective is to identify where and when hazards could occur and to design effective controls for each hazard.
Established in 1988, Wapo Corporation is one of the principal manufacturers with a focus on flexible packaging materials for the food, pharmaceutical and other industries in Taiwan. The company specializes in the handling of laminating, slitting, pouch-making and the process of reverse rotogravure printing, all with a wide range of raw materials.
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We raise statues, monuments, and headstones to commemorate those we've lost and victories won. But what about the memorials and monuments to remember what God has done?
Join Matt and Brandy as they look at some of the Old Testament monuments that the Israelites erected. They'll also explore different monuments we have and can find in our own lives in order to be reminded of God's faithfulness.
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How To Treat Hepatitis A
The spread of Hepatitis A can be usually stopped by maintaining good hygiene, and having clean water.
Plenty of hospitals today in America have made it important to have a vaccination of Hepatitis A, but in case you dont have one, you can ask from the same to your healthcare provider.
You can call us on the number mentioned or book online with us for a Hepatitis A check or a panel check. We maintain a strong confidentiality agreement with our patients and have adopted minimalist paperwork.
In case you feel you have Hepatitis A, then you can connect with us, and then we can assist you with a proper consultation, checkup and prescriptions followed by other necessary steps. Please avoid any home remedies and usage of over the counter products for Hepatitis A.
What Tests Can Our Womens Health Care Providers Run To Detect Hepatitis C
Many women actually discover that they have hepatitis C after normal blood work during an annual checkup. The blood work may show high levels of liver enzymes, which typically point to inflammation in the liver. If your doctor suspects this may be due to hepatitis C, they may recommend a hepatitis c virus antibody test to see if there are antibodies to the virus in your blood.
Current recommendations are that all adults should be tested at least once in their lifetime. Experts also recommend pregnant women and people with higher risk factors should also be tested for hepatitis c. Talk to our womens health care providers about your health and whether you need to get tested for hep C.
What Is The Treatment For People With Acute Hepatitis C Infection
When people first get hepatitis C, the infection is said to be acute. Most people with acute hepatitis C do not have symptoms so they are not recognized as being infected. However, some have low-grade fever, fatigue or other symptoms that lead to an early diagnosis. Others who become infected and have a known exposure to an infected source, such as a needlestick injury, are monitored closely.
Treatment decisions should be made on a case-by-case basis. Response to treatment is higher in acute hepatitis infection than chronic infection. However, many experts prefer to hold off treatment for 8-12 weeks to see whether the patient naturally eliminates the virus without treatment. Approaches to treatment are evolving. Patients with acute hepatitis C infection should discuss treatment options with a health care professional who is experienced in treating the disease. There is no established treatment regimen at this time.
How effective is hepatitis C treatment? Is hepatitis C curable?
If the hepatitis C RNA remains undetectable at the end of the treatment and follow-up period, this is called a sustained virologic response and is considered a cure. Over 90% of people treated with DAAs are cured. These people have significantly reduced liver inflammation, and liver scarring may even be reversed.
About 5% of people who are treated for HCV infection are not cured by some of the older regimens. These people may still have options for cure with the newer regimens.
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Symptoms Of Hepatitis C In Females: Different Signs In Men And Women
Four million Americans have been infected by Hepatitis C. The main culprit of this disease is the Hepatitis C virus which is a blood-borne virus. Unlike HIV, more people are ending their lives due to this malady. Although HCV has the same effects on each gender, females react differently to it. Therefore, we will discuss the symptoms of hep C in females and how these symptoms differ from the signs of males hep c. In addition, this gender-blind virus is also blind in age and race. So, we will discuss the main factors which differentiate the Hepatitis symptoms in males and females.
The first thing which we should keep under consideration that how Hepatitis C transmitted from one person to another.
Blood Transfusion: As I mentioned earlier that HCV is a blood-borne virus and it can only transmit through blood contact.
Needles of Syringe: If a person is using needles of an infected person, he/she are at high risk.
Tattoo: During getting tattoos on the body, tattoo maker cannot discriminate the person with HCV and chances get higher to be infected with tattoos.
Ordinarily, you cannot diagnose Hep c by symptoms because of late indication of its symptoms. The most affected organ is liver by it. Moreover, it can be prognosticated by a blood test. However, there are several symptoms which may appear with this chronic disease.
Bad Coagulation: Blood clotting becomes difficult in this illness and bleeding becomes easier due to this chronic disease.
Hepatitis C Information For Women
There are a number of specific issues women need to consider regarding hepatitis C.
Mother to child transmission
Transmission of the hepatitis C virus from an infected mother to her unborn child is uncommon and only happens at the time of birth. In fact, it only happens in about 6 babies out of 100 who are born to mothers infected with hepatitis C. If a mother is also infected with HIV then the risk of passing on hepatitis C to the baby is higher.
Hepatitis C has not been found to cause problems during pregnancy.
Breast feeding is considered safe since there is no proof that breastfeeding can transmit hepatitis C but it is recommended that if a womans nipples are cracked and bleeding that she doesnt breastfeed her baby until the nipples are healed.
If you are infected with the hepatitis C virus, the usual amount of time before testing the baby is 18 months. This is because the baby will automatically get the mothers antibodies and it takes this long before the babys body is able to clear out the mothers antibodies.
If you are pregnant or planning to have a child and are hepatitis C positive, it is important to discuss the transmission risk with your consultant. Some medical providers will advise treatment of the womans hepatitis C before having a child.
Sharing of toothbrushes and shaving equipment is the only other situation where a child could be exposed to the virus via a parent who is living with hepatitis C.
Transmission during menstruation
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In Case You Feel You Have Hepatitis A Then What To Do
If you are experiencing some of the symptoms of Hepatitis A, the first thing you should do is to get tested for Hepatitis A.
A small blood sample is required for Hepatitis A testing. You can book a test online with us. We offer confidential STD testing services in NYC.
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Who Is At High Risk And Should Be Tested For Hepatitis C Infection
The U.S. Preventive Health Services task force recommends that all adults born between 1945 and 1965 be tested once routinely for hepatitis C, regardless of whether risk factors for hepatitis C are present. One-time testing also is recommended for:
- People who currently inject drugs or snort drugs, or ever did so, even once many years previously
- People with persistently elevated alanine aminotransferase level, a liver enzyme found in blood
- People who have HIV infection
- Children born to HCV- or HIV-infected mothers
- People who were ever on long-term hemodialysis
- People who got a tattoo in an unregulated setting, such as prison or by an unlicensed person
- People who received clotting factor produced before 1987
- People who received transfusions or organ transplants before July 1992, or who were notified that they received blood from a donor who later tested positive for hepatitis C infection
- Health care, emergency medical, and public safety workers after a needlestick, eye or mouth exposure to hepatitis C-infected blood
People who may have been exposed to hepatitis C in the previous 6 months should be tested for viral RNA load rather than anti-HCV antibody, because antibody may not be present for up to 12 weeks or longer after infection, although HCV RNA may be detectable in blood as soon as 2-3 weeks after infection.
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Acute Symptoms Of Hepatitis C
As far as we can tell the acute symptoms of hepatitis C are similar for both men and women and are like the flu. Acute symptoms are typically:
- Appetite loss
- Muscle aches
If symptoms are caught early enough, treatment can be given before complications set in. Acute symptoms appear one to three months after exposure and frequently go unnoticed.
Another complicating factor in early detection and treatment is that men often do not treat their symptoms or their diagnosis as women do. Studies show that men tend to ignore symptoms more often than women and opt not to report symptoms for many illnesses or to seek preventive health care .
What Are Signs Of Hepatitis C
When you first get hepatitis C, it is called acutehepatitis C. About 15% of people who have acutehepatitis C infection clear the virus from their bodies.The other 85% of people develop a chronic hepatitis C infection. Of these, 50 to 80%, if treated,may be cured.
Acute hepatitis C: Most people with acutehepatitis C do not have any signs. If signs occur, theaverage time is 6-7 weeks after exposure, but can beless or more. Some people can have mild to severesigns including:
- Yellow skin or eyes
- A longer than normal amount of time for bleeding to stop
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Your Risk For Serious Hep C Complications Increases After Menopause
One thing many people dont realize about hepatitis C is that menopause can affect the infection. Estrogen may play a role in reducing how quickly the virus replicates, which can help protect you from liver damage and other issues associated with a chronic hep C infection. However, when estrogen levels drop during menopause, this can lead to a quick worsening of your condition. Hepatitis C typically progresses slower in pre-menopausal women than men, but once you reach menopause, you can see a rapid progression in symptoms and liver damage. So, consider scheduling a hep C test before you reach menopause. This way, you can seek treatment before your natural estrogen levels decrease.
Spontaneous Clearance Of Infection
Studies have demonstrated that on average about 20% of individuals infected with HCV will spontaneously clear the virus after initial infection. Host factors such as IL28b genotype have been associated with spontaneous clearance . Female sex has also been reported as an independent predictor of clearance in a cohort of individuals with acute HCV infection with various modes of transmission . In a cohort of 632 patients with acute HCV infection, factors independently associated with time to spontaneous clearance included female sex , IL28b CC genotype , and HCV genotype 1 . The effect of the IL28b and HCV genotypes on spontaneous clearance was greater in female than in male patients. High rates of spontaneous clearance have also been described in 2 cohorts of women infected peripartum in 1977 with anti-D immunoglobulin contaminated with HCV genotype 1b, one in Ireland and the other in Germany . Large population analyses also support this higher rate of clearance in women. Based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 1999 through 2002 in the United States, chronic infection will develop in about 89% of men and 63.4% of women . One study in Egypt in a cohort of > 4000 adults with predominantly genotype 4 HCV infection found the overall clearance rate to be 38.5%. Independent of age and modes of acquisition, infection cleared spontaneously in more women than men in this analysis .
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How Do Women Get Liver Disease C
Liver disease C spreads out from person-to-person through contact with infected blood. If you work in a market where you might come in contact with blood, theres a small risk of exposure. This consists of personal care such as:
- house cleaning
To protect yourself, prevent contact with cuts or open sores on patients and clients. Use non reusable latex or non-latex gloves and sterilize equipment after each use . If you operate in the janitorial or housekeeping market, wear gloves to prevent contact with blood from feminine health products.
Liver disease C can likewise be spread to a sexual partner during a menstruation .
Numerous women with the virus are able to have a healthy baby. However, there is a small risk that the infection will be transferred to a baby during pregnancy. If you have hepatitis C and give birth, your baby will be checked for the infection at around 18 months.
What Are The Side Effects Of Treatments For Hepatitis C Infection
Side effects of interferon or pegylated interferon
- The most common side effects of interferon or pegylated interferon include fever, flu-like symptoms, and depression. Patients must be monitored closely for depression. Risk of suicide is a reason to avoid interferons.
- Interferons also reduce white blood cell and/or red blood cell counts . This may cause increased susceptibility to infection. Interferons also increase the risk of certain cancers. Death rarely occurs as a result of therapy, but may occur from progression of liver failure in patients with advanced cirrhosis.
Side effects of ribavirin
- Ribavirin most commonly causes anemia due to destruction of red blood cells . This can be severe enough that people with heart disease may suffer a heart attack from insufficient blood flow, so people with heart disease should not receive this drug. Anemia improves with a reduction in the dose of ribavirin. Injected growth factor that stimulates the production of red blood cells often is used to improve the anemia associated with ribavirin. Ribavirin also accumulates in the testicles and ovaries and causes birth defects in animals. Although no birth defects have been reported in humans, both men and women should use contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy during and for at least six months after ribavirin treatment.
Side effects of DAAs
- The most common and significant side effects of boceprevir , sofosbuvir , and ledipasvir/sofosbuvir include
- fatigue ,
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How Does Hep C Spread
How do you get hepatitis C? Hepatitis C typically spreads through infected blood. One of the most common reasons for hep C transmission is sharing needles from illicit drug use. However, there are many other ways you might contract hepatitis C. For instance, getting tattoos or piercings using unsanitary needles, working in healthcare where you may be exposed to infected blood, or even sharing personal care items that may be contaminated with small amounts of blood, like razors or nail clippers.
Hepatitis C can also spread through sex, especially if there may be blood present, like if youre having sex during your period or if you experience tearing that causes light bleeding. This can create the blood-to-blood contact that can lead to a hepatitis C infection.
Less commonly, women can also spread hepatitis C to their babies during pregnancy and birth. Some estimate that the risk is about 6% per pregnancy for mothers with hep C. The good news is that it is typically treatable in babies when caught early.
If You Notice Symptoms See A Doctor Right Away
Symptoms of hepatitis C include the following:
- Jaundice a yellowish tone to the eyes and skin
- Mild, chronic right belly pain
- Loss of appetite
If you believe you have been exposed to hepatitis C or notice any symptoms, visit your primary care doctor as soon as possible. If you test positive for the virus, your doctor can refer you to a hepatologist to discuss your options.
“I strongly encourage all baby boomers and others who are at high risk to get tested, even if you don’t look or feel sick,” Reau says. “If you do have hepatitis C, the earlier we discover it, the more likely we can prevent it from progressing and causing more serious damage.”
Sexual Dysfunction In Hcv Infection
Sexual dysfunction in the form of erectile and orgasmic features are clearly present. Erectile dysfunction is independent of depression and is associated with a decreased score on the Quality of Life Survey. HCV men were significantly less than controls to be satisfied with their sexual satisfaction as measured by sexual drive, erection, ejaculation, sexual problems, and overall satisfaction .
Notable Ways This Liver Disease Affects Women Differently
Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is board-certified in gastroentrology. He is the vice chair for ambulatory services for the department of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, where he is also a professor. He was the founding editor and co-editor in chief of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
Hepatitis C is a potentially fatal viral infection that can cause long-term damage to the liver. Although the symptoms of hepatitis C are similar in women and men, the disease can progress differently in females. Women also face unique challenges, including the risk of mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy.
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General Signs And Symptoms Of Hepatitis C
As mentioned, many cases of hepatitis C infection often go unnoticed because they donât always present symptoms. If you do present symptoms, they manifest about four to 12 weeks after initial exposure to the virus. Symptoms can also vary between acute and chronic forms of the infection. Acute hepatitis C symptoms may include:
- Pain in your abdomen
- Nausea and/or vomiting
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Allowing cover crops to grow two weeks longer in the spring and planting corn and soybean crops into them before termination is a strategy that may help no-till farmers deal with wet springs, according to Penn State researchers.
The approach — known as planting green — could help no-till farmers counter a range of problems they must deal with during wet springs like the ones that have occurred this year and last year. These problems include soil erosion, nutrient losses, soils holding too much moisture and causing a delay in the planting of main crops, and main-crop damage from slugs.
“With climate change bringing the Northeast more extreme precipitation events and an increase in total precipitation, no-till farmers especially need a way of dealing with wet springs,” said Heather Karsten, associate professor of crop production ecology, whose research group in the College of Agricultural Sciences conducted a three-year study of planting green. “We wanted to see if farmers could get more out of their cover crops by letting them grow longer in the spring.” | <urn:uuid:ff80168b-a4e0-4a03-a46a-09a88c103bbc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.sidna.net/2019/07/02/cover-crop-strategy-may-help-deal-with-wet-springs/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.957867 | 214 | 3.328125 | 3 |
July 20, 1914 - May 17, 1943
Jean-Baptiste Normand Roy, born in Petit Rocher, New Brunswick, was the son of Gaudiose Roy (d. October 31, 1916) and Albina Roy (d. August 5, 1927), the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis (Frank) George Landry of Pointe-Verte, New Brunswick. Jean listed his brother, Edmond, of St. Omer, Quebec, to be his next of kin as both parents were deceased when Jean enlisted in the RCAF in September 1941 in Ottawa. He also had a sister, Bertha Roy Arpin, of Windsor, Ontario. The family was Roman Catholic. “After the death of his father, my husband was adopted as a child at the age of 3 years, by M. and Mrs. F. G. Landry of Green-Point, who cared for him, gave him his education and were really his adopted parents for all his necessities of life until he could earn his living,” wrote Marie Roy, wife, in January 1944.
Known as Normand, he was fluently bilingual in French and English. He had his B. Commerce from St. Joseph’s University, working as a clerk and bookkeeper since 1932, with some typing at one position, then moved to Ottawa and was a clerk in the Agricultural Department from 1939-1941, known there as John Norman Roy. He liked to play baseball, hockey, and swam. A vaccination scar the size of a 50c piece was noted on his left arm. He had brown eyes and brown hair, with a dark complexion. He stood 5’7” tall and weighed 138 pounds. He smoked 10 cigarettes a day and drank alcohol very occasionally. “Excellent aircrew material. Good knowledge of English. Polite, personable, should do well. Fit in every respect.”
Normand started his journey through the BCATP at No. 1 Manning Depot, Toronto, November 1, 1941. He was then taken on strength at No. 31 O.T.U., Debert from November 21 1941 until January 26, 1942 when he was sent to No. 3 ITS, Victoriaville, Quebec until April 11, 1942. “Good educational background, serious, industrious, studious, intelligent.” He was 14 out of 59 in his class with 89%.
From there, the was sent to No. 11 EFTS, Cap de la Madeleine, Quebec April 12 until July 4, 1942. “Very good all around. Above average ability in Ground. Quiet and serious.” He was 11th out of 37 in the class with 76.2%. He was then sent to No. 13 SFTS, St. Hubert, Quebec until November 6, 1942. “Above average pilot; good instructor material.” GROUND: “Excellent type, serious and intelligent; hard worker; well above average in GIS.” Additional comments: “Has done very well in Ground subjects. Intelligent and well qualified. Still a little shy. High average pilot who should do good with experience.” He earned his sings on October 23, 1942.
Normand married Marie Hedwidge Fournier in Beresford, NB, on October 28, 1942. She continued to reside in Pointe-Verte, NB. They had a daughter, Marie Normande ReJeanne Roy. They had lived in Sydney, NS at the time of the accident.
Normand was then sent to No. 31 GRS, Charlottetown, PEI until December 11, 1942. He was taken on strength at No. 1 O.T.U. Saguenay, Quebec for one day before being sent to No. 128 Squadron, Sydney, Nova Scotia April 16, 1943.
Aboard Harvard 2891 from 128 Squadron, F/O Jean B. N. Roy, J20221, RCAF, was lost on May 17, 1943 along with F/S John Edward Whelan, R115316, RCAF. P/O Roy was the Captain of the aircraft and F/S was the co-pilot.
The Halifax Herald article dated May 25, 1943: MISSING AIRMAN IN CAPE BRETON ONLY ONE MONTH. Sydney, May 24: Pilot Officer Jean Baptiste Norma Roy, 28, RCAF, member listed tonight as missing while on active service in Canada, is a native of Bathurst, Nova Scotia. He came to Cape Breton a month ago from an air force station in Quebec. His wife, whose address is given as 217 St Peter Road, Sydney, came here with him but returned a few days ago to Bathurst, accompanied by his foster mother, Mrs. Frank Landry who adopted Pilot Officer Roy when he was two years of age.”
The Court of Inquiry was held on May 25-26, 1943, at Sydney, Nova Scotia. Eleven witnesses were called. Please visit John Edward Whelan’s page for the documents.
Both pilots received verbal instructions before they left and they were to fly for 45 minutes on instruments each. F/O Roy was under the hood first, with Sgt. Whelan acting as safety pilot in the front seat. At the end of 45 minutes, they changed places. The aircraft took off at 10:05, landed, changed places at 1050 and took off again at 1050 hours. The plane was noted overdue by 1215. “Immediately, all efforts possible were made to contact the aircraft by R/T. Upon failing to do so, S/L Michalski organized a search consisting of two Hudson aircraft which were sent to search for this aircraft,” stated F/O H. M. O’Hair (C12546), Flight Commander 128 Squadron, Sydney, Nova Scotia. He rated the pilots’ abilities as follows: “average in ability and both steady, clean living boys. P/O Roy had not any previous crash to my knowledge but Sgt. Whelan had had one crash in a Hurricane aircraft. Both should have been competent to cope with any situation…an exhaustive search has been carried out with varying numbers of aircraft ever since Harvard 2891 was missing and no trace has been found.” The two pilots who flew Harvard 2981 prior, F/O William Gould and his brother, LAC Gould, and stated that the aircraft was serviceable “in all respects. Its radio was exceptionally good. I did not use the compass on this trip, but I did use it on the 25th of April on a flight to Dartmouth and found it accurate.” The third witness, Mr. L. A. Hillgartner, meteorologist, RCAF Station, Sydney, NS stated that carburettor icing was possible but not probable. “Weather maps and forecasts are provided for pilots making cross-country flights or on patrol. Forecasts and maps are not provided for local flight such as this case although the Squadron Commander or the pilot himself has generally checked up on the weather for that day.” The fourth witness, P/O G. E. Anderson, C13526, Officer in charge of Servicing Squadron, Maintenance Wing, RCAF Station, Sydney, NS stated “It is a complete mystery to me [as to the probable cause of Harvard 2891 failing to return] as the aircraft was in a serviceable condition on take-off.” The fifth witness, F/L C. D Donaldson C14268, Medical Officer stated that Sgt. Whelan “in March 1943 was given a B2 examination. He was then in good physical and mental health…In March 1942, at No. 8 SFTS, he was hospitalized for five days, diagnosis urethritis non-specific. He was discharged to duty. He has had no further service record of illness or disease. P/O Roy from our medical records, was in good physical and mental health. He has no service record of hospitalization…There is nothing to suggest that these pilots were unduly fatigued at the time of their last flight.” The first witness, F/O O’Hair was recalled and stated that the aircraft’s compass was “last swung to the best of my knowledge about three months ago.” The tenth witness, S/L W. J. Michalski, C1584, Deputy Controller, RCAF Station, Sydney, NS said that in his opinion what could have caused the accident was “Firstly, very poor map reading. Without prejudice to any pilot, it seems to me as if the pilots in fighter squadrons have a superiority complex. It is therefore suggested that for safety’s sake, that all fighter pilots report their positions over twenty minutes on either Control Tower frequency or fighter control frequency. This also pertains to local flying. May it be pointed out that since May 21, 1942, Sydney H/F D/F Station has been in use and we have been experimenting insofar as homing of fighter aircraft to their Sydney Base on frequencies 3017.5 and 4777.5. As yet, it is not very satisfactory, but improvements are being made to give full cooperation to the fighter aircraft. Until such time as the fighter Sector Control will be fully equipped and be able to plot and control fighter aircraft, the Station BR Controller will govern fighter aircraft excepting in the case where Tactical exercises are being carried out with the Fighter Control Sector.”
“CIRCUMSTANCES: Alternating instrument flying exercise. Aircraft landed for pilots to change seats. Immediately took off and did not return. The exercise should have been confined to a radius of 30 miles. CAUSE: Obscure. P/O Roy and Sgt Whelan were on active service carrying out Air Force duties and were flying Harvard 2891. Took off at 13350 hours from RCAF Station, Sydney, NS are missing and must presumed dead.”
FINDINGS OF THE COURT: “the finding of the investigation officer is can curd in. It is noted, however, that the aircraft was being controlled by the tower, whose R/T transmission on 3017.5 is known to be of much shorter range than transmissions on 4777.5 by fighter control. It therefore seems that there was bad organization on the part of Sydney station in not changing over to fighter control as soon as the aircraft was airborne. It is also noted that there was apparent negligence concerning the compass; there were no deviation ____, the compass log was lost and it appears that the compass had not been swung for at least three months. The failure to maintain R/T communication was not the cause of the accident but if communication had been maintained, the pilot might have been able to send out an SOS which would have led to his being found. If the compass was faulty, this may have had some bearing on the accident, although it seems unlikely as the flight was supposed to be strictly local. The station is being required to account for both of these apparent failures.”
Marie died February 25, 1945, leaving ReJeanne, aged 2 years and 8 months with her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Philomene Fournier, Petit Roche Nord, Glouchester County, New Brunswick. Mrs. Fournier wrote to the Deputy Minister, Mr. E. F. Steele, requesting an allowance to help support herself and granddaughter, as Mrs. Fournier was a widow.
In May 1948, Mrs. Landry, Normand’s adoptive mother wrote a letter to the Department of National Defence in Ottawa requesting that she be able to visit him at Saint-Jean-de-Dieu. “He has been missing for five years and I have not seen him since. A lady who has been to the hospital to visit another patient told me that he was there and that she had seen him. So, I went to the hospital, and they told me to write to you for a pass.” She received a reply. “I am sure that this is not correct as there has been no information concerning P/O Roy, his companion on the flight, or the aircraft since they took off from the Station at Sydney, NS…Unfortunately, there is no information that Pilot Officer Roy is confined to this hospital.” She was asked to provide the name and address of the woman who provided the erroneous information.
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Princess Rapunzel Drawing easy with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Cartoon drawing tutorials for beginners and kids.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
Video produced by channel: How to Draw Easy Drawing
I have some great Disney drawings here for you in tribute to the Disney princesses. I hope you all enjoy these Disney drawings. Disney princesses have had a progressive influence on children and their brain development throughout the period. Some studies also believe that children who participate in stories about Disney Princesses have more cards to express positive attitudes towards women. Rapunzel is loved by everyone, be it for her long shiny hair or bold personality. This is a drawing of Princess Rapunzel, and the hardest thing to draw is her hair. This Disney princess drawing is so inspiring and amazing. She lives with a useless old woman named “Gothel” in an isolated old tower, and Rapunzel believes Gothel to be her mother.
However, Gothel wanted to harness the natural healing properties of hair to stay young and beautiful. Rapunzel is a beautiful, passionate, intelligent, funny and daring girl. She wanted to explore the world out of this tower by the end of her teenage years. Rapunzel has shown us how to be selfless and help someone when they need us.
This drawing is a great choice if you are living in the world of dreams. Children must be encouraged to draw to develop eye-hand coordination, attention, confidence and fine motor skills. There aren’t any other activities as stimulating as drawing. If you want this drawing to be more artistic, you can use different colored pencils to draw, but I only use pencil to draw regularly. This tutorial will be helpful for your kids to develop their art and let them know how to draw Princess Rapunzel. Drawing.
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
The first step is to draw the face of the princess Rapunzel drawing, make a U shape and extend it upwards, then draw two tiny ears connected to the forehead. Her hairline is heart shaped, so pay attention to it. Then draw two round eyes, a smiling nose and lips.
Rapunzel is famous for her beautiful long hair. Draw them as beautiful as a waterfall. While drawing the hair, keep in mind that they must create a smooth and smooth look as they are the main characteristics of Rapunzel.
In the third step, you have to be a little more careful because it’s time to draw Rapunzel’s dress. Her dress is a traditional German dress called Dirndl. And it’s a bright purple theme with pink accents and a skirt that’s longer than a normal dirndl. The dress features a lavender corset and pink lace.
It’s a bit of time to paint the descending part of Princess Rapunzel’s drawing. You can draw it by dividing it into parts, drawing five to six rectangles as the flared part of the dress. Below it, draw Rapunzel’s feet in flat sandals.
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Given how attached people are to their phone, the thought of leaving it off for an entire school day may be enough to make you panic. But in France, that's exactly what students will have to do. The government voted 62 to one on Monday to pass a law prohibiting students ages three to 15 from using their smartphones in school, CNN reports.
Not only that, but students won't be allowed to use their computers or tablets either unless they're for educational purposes. The other exception is for students with disabilities who need them.
French president Emmanuel Macron had been pushing for this move for a while and included it in his campaign promises. France has had a law since 2010 banning smartphone use in class, according to CNN, but this one goes a step further to ban it throughout the school day.
The new rule might be onto something. A recent study in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research found that college students who had their phones on their desks or in their bags — even if they were face down and on silent — did worse on tests than those who had them in another room.
French Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer told the French news channel BFMTV that the law would combat so-called "screen addiction," but Alexis Corbière, a deputy from the left-wing Unbowed France party, told CNN that it wasn't necessary given the 2010 law already banning phones in class.
The U.S. doesn't have a law like this, but lots of schools bans the use of phones during class. However, a recent National Center for Education Statistics survey found that such bans have become less popular over recent years, with 91 percent of schools banning phones during the 2009-2010 school year and 66 percent banning them in 2015-16.
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Global industrial wearables continue to be utilized as part of broader corporate growth as manufacturers, hospitals, field management, intertwine synergies.
A recent report via BusinessWire stated global industrial wearable devices market having a value of US$ 1.5 Billion in 2017. The report also indicated the market value projected to exceed US$ 2.6 Billion by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 9.6% during 2018-2023.
The burgeoning numbers come as the market for industrial wearable devices otherwise known as IoT technology continue to meet ramped up demand for ‘functional tools’ designed to upgrade workplace productivity, safety and efficiency of the companies in sectors such manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, lifestyle, etc.
These find industrial wearable devices are made up of highly-sophisticated electronic components which collect data, track activities, and provide customized experiences depending on the users’ needs and desires. Moreover, they are geared to aid a worker to perform the assigned task at hand with greater ease and reduce accidents related to work.
Global Wearable Technology Trends:
Along with continued growth in manufacturing, the traditional forefront where such technology first came to be implemented before crossing over to facilitate consumer needs is expected to spearhead health care technology growth. Increased utilization is anticipated as improvement in bio-sensing technology in IoT devices in measuring health parameters such as body temperature, heart rate and blood oxygen levels continue to increasingly capture the interests of hospitals and insurance vendors monitoring patients from remote locations (via internet connectivity) with the aim of lowering overall cost outlays.
These parameters are further being utilized by companies seeking to track employee health – linked to their employee welfare programs, thereby reducing the healthcare costs.
Further, industrial wearable devices continue to be used for real time data monitoring, workforce authentication, field management, corporate wellness and mobile workforce management. Aspects which are projected to increase their usage in different verticals, such as healthcare, IT & telecom, and manufacturing.
Business to Business B2B Innovations:
Also spearheading developments in business facilitation, project management and negotiation of corporate funding are business to business donor acquisitions as evidenced by one growing trend as indicated at the following website: https://www.globalfacesdirect.com/face-to-face-fundraising-approach/services/
According to the ‘business to business’ B2B mantra, a form of transaction between businesses, such as one involving a manufacturer and wholesaler, or a wholesaler and a retailer – marketing to corporate donors can amplify business reach- as a continued adjunct to corporate needs seeking to further streamline projects along with the financing of such tasks. Unlike traditional investor fundraising – the door-to-door model target is earmarked to socially responsible business owners and all peripheral potential donors associated with that business.
Reinforcing the ramping of increased synergies and partnerships is a report via Forbes indicating, ‘B2B companies more than ever coming up with innovative solutions that can help businesses increase online sales’.
Innovating B2B practices as part of business growth:
The above developments are part of a broader strategy of sustainable business growth as manufacturers and vendors increasingly focus on the streamlining of costs, innovative funding arrangements along with meeting client demand as well as seeking out new tranches of revenue growth.
Perhaps most daunting according to a recent report via consulting outlet, McKinsey & Co is despite 84% of executives agreeing innovation is essential to business survival- only 6% of executives are ever satisfied with outcomes – further highlighting the increased stakes of business growth and identifying those conduits – such as wearable technology devices in realizing vendor growth aspirations and establishing advantages over rivals. | <urn:uuid:9bec61d1-eed5-47ca-ac59-6ddd0fae7e79> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://scallywagandvagabond.com/2019/08/global-industrial-wearables-business-growth-synergies/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.953143 | 748 | 1.523438 | 2 |
Order Odontopleuridae, Family Odontopleuridae
Time: Lower Devonian, Emsian Stage
is 48 mm long by 30 mm wide (including spines) on a 120 mm by 105 mm matrix.
Elegant example of an unusual trilobite which as an Odontopleurid
has many fine relatives in Dicranurus, Leonaspis, and Ceratonurus.
This one has a plethora
of spines, most of which have been painstakingly prepared freestanding,
making for a spectacular display piece. To what purpose could such
a spiny armament be put? The answer DEFENSE cries out; with fish only
recently (geologically speaking) having developed true jaws, any advantage
a prey species could evolve would stand it in good stead in the eternal
predator/prey arms race. This one is most likel;y Koneprusia brutoni,
and has many fine features. Notice the spines on the cephalic edge
and the subspines on the downward-projecting secondary pleural spines.
This is a well-prepared example offered here at a highly-competitive
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Can your PC run Windows 11?
Windows 11 is the first new operating system from Microsoft in almost 6 years. As the successor to Windows 10, it offers radical changes to the user interface as well as many innovative features designed to support the current hybrid work environment and improve user productivity.
As for the upgrade, Windows Update optimizes the update engine in Windows 11, and the cumulative update package will be 40% smaller than Windows 10. Microsoft also promises to provide free upgrades for Windows 10 users. However, not every Windows 10 computer is eligible for the upgrade - you need to meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, otherwise you may receive “This PC can't run Windows 11” while installing.
To visually check if your PC is ready, you can run the official PC Health Check. It lets you know in advance whether your computer is compatible. The problem is, if it returns “This PC can't run Windows 11”, what can you do to fix it?
Why can’t your PC run Windows 11 and how to solve it
As PC Health Check's full message says, the error that prevents the computer from running Windows 11 is due to not meeting the minimum system requirements. You can refer to the following table:
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
4 gigabyte (GB).
64 GB or larger storage device Note: See below under “More information on storage space to keep Windows 11 up-to-date” for more details.
UEFI, Secure Boot capable. Check here for information on how your PC might be able to meet this requirement.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Check here for instructions on how your PC might be enabled to meet this requirement.
Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per colour channel.
Internet connection and Microsoft account
Windows 11 Home edition requires internet connectivity and a Microsoft account.
Most of these requirements are not much different than Windows 10 and most computers can meet them. What really make the upgrade problem tricky are the requirements for UEFI, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0. So this article will also focus on how to solve these problems and get your computer to run Windows 11 successfully.
*If the PC Health Check app doesn’t give you exact results, you still don't know where to start, then have a try on the compatibility check tool WhyNotWin11.
1. This pc can’t run Windows 11 the pc must support secure boot
Secure Boot is a UEFI-enabled security feature required by Windows 11 install, so to enable Secure Boot, your system needs to support UEFI. And even if your system supports UEFI, you may still need to enable Secure Boot manually.
Before you make any changes, you can check the status of Secure Boot on your computer with steps below:
1. Press Win + R to open Run window, enter “msinfo32” in the textbox and hit Enter.
2. This will call up System Information. Then you can find “Secure Boot State” under System Summary. If it shows On, it is enabled already; If it reads Off, it's disabled or not available, and you can continue to check "BIOS Mode".
3. Then, if the BIOS Mode is UEFI, you can enable Secure Boot manually. If it is reads Legacy (BIOS), you need to switch to UEFI first.
How to enable Secure Boot mode with UEFI
If you have a UEFI boot system and simply need to enable Secure Boot, follow the steps below.
1. Navigate to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.
2. Select Restart now under Advanced startup section.
3. Then the computer will boot into Windows 10 recovery environment. Choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware settings.
Note: If you have a legacy BIOS, the option will not be available.
4. In UEFI settings, you can go to Boot or Security tab, select Secure Boot and make it Enabled.
5. Press F10 to save the settings and exit. Then the computer should reboot into Windows with Secure Boot enabled.
Tip: You can also access UEFI from boot, just press the required key during startup. The specific key depends on manufacturer, if you are not sure, please refer to the user manual or search for the PC model on Internet.
If you have legacy BIOS: convert MBR to GPT and switch from BIOS to UEFI
UEFI and Secure Boot requires GPT disk. So if you have a legacy boot system, please first check the disk type.
1. Search for “disk management” in the search bar, then in the pop-up window, you can right-click the system disk and check the partition style in Volumes tab.
2. If it’s a MBR disk, then you need to covert it first. Please read covert MBR to GPT to switch from BIOS to UEFI.
3. Now that you are using GPT partition style that supports UEFI, it’s time to access the motherboard’s firmware and change legacy BIOS into UEFI.
4. As mentioned earlier, you can press the specific key (depends on manufacturer) during startup, and enable the UEFI option under Boot menu.
2. This PC can’t run Windows 11 TPM 2.0 is a requirement for running Windows 11
Windows 11 upgrade requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0, which is a security module soldered to the motherboard in the form of a chip. It supports many security features of Windows 11, like Measured Boot, Windows Hello, WD System Guard, etc. When you run Windows 11 without the TPM chip, you may not be able to access these features and are at some risk.
To check the TPM information on your PC, press Win + R, type “tpm.msc” in the textox and press Enter. If it’s in use and the version is 2.0, there’s no problem.
But if the version is lower than 2.0, or it says “Compatible TPM cannot be found”, then you are not allowed to upgraded to Windows 11. And there are 2 possibilities:
▶ One is that Windows cannot detect the TPM module, but in fact your CPU has an integrated TPM 2.0 module inside. The system does not recognize it just because the default BIOS settings do not enable the fTPM function.
This is commonly seen in Intel or AMD models of the last four generations, that is, the 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th generation Core, or Raider 5000, 4000, 3000, and 2000 series. And in this case, you can press the specific key (depending on the manufacturer and computer model) to enter the BIOS screen during boot-up, and enable the TPM feature (generally referred to as Trust Computing in BIOS).
▶ Another situation is that your computer indeed does not support TPM, which means it is not ready for Windows 11 upgrade. But if you still want to install Windows 11 without TPM 2.0, you can bypass it with some registry entries (see the following method). Before that, please consider the riskiness of this move and the possibility of Windows 11 disabling this approach in the future.
Bypass secure boot and TPM check on unsupported computers
A computer with old or weak hardware may not be eligible for Windows 11 upgrade. If you truly want to try the new system and don't plan to replace your device for now, you can also try to bypass the secure boot and TPM 2.0 check, and install Windows 11 on an unsupported computer.
But Windows 11 will run in "unsupported state" this way, which may cause you to miss important security fixes and Windows updates.
If you still want to have try, here’s a step-by-step guide.
*In case you make a wrong change to the registry and cause some serious consequences, it’s recommended to backup the registry first.
1. Press Win + R to open the Run window, enter “regedit” and hit OK.
Tip: If you are in the progress of installing and encounter the “This PC can’t run Windows 11” error, you can press Shift + F10 to call up Command Prompt, and run “regedit” to open the registry.
2. In the popping out Registry Editor, navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup, right-click on the Setup folder to create a new key, and name it as “LabConfig”.
3. Under the new key, right-click the blank are to create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it as “BypassTPMCheck”.
4. Double-click it and change the Value data into 1, then hit OK.
5. Create another DWORD in the same way, and give it a name “BypassRAMCheck”. Again, change its Value data into 1 and click OK.
6. Similarly, create a DWORD as “SecureBootCheck” and change its Value data into 1.
After these changes, you can exit and go backup to try installing Windows 11.
Restore Windows 11 to your computer without secure boot or TPM 2.0
If you don't want to try the above methods, then there is a lazy solution, that is, create a system backup on another computer that has successfully installed Windows 11, and then restore it to the computer you want to upgrade. This way you can skip the installation process and resolve “This PC can’t run Windows 11” error.
This process requires the use of AOMEI Backupper Professional. It’s a handy and comprehensive backup & restore software that supports OS including Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista and data types including files & folders, partitions, system, disk.
When it comes to restoration, there’s a Universal Restore option, which is the key point to restore a system image created on another computer with different hardware.
*If the source computer and the target computer have the same hardware, then you don’t have to use this feature, and the completely free Standard edition is enough.
How to make a system image of Windows 11:
1. Download this software and install it on the computer running Windows 11.
2. Launch the software, go to Backup tab and choose System Backup. All the system related partitions required by Windows to run will be auto selected.
3. Specify a target path for the Windows 11 system image. For an easier migration, you can save it to a removable device. Then, click Start Backup.
Tip: If the PC you want to upgrade won't boot (or you're worried about it going wrong), you can go to Tools tab and create a bootable media on the Windows 11 computer.
How to restore Windows 11 system to Windows 10 computer:
After the backup is complete, you can install AOMEI Backupper on the computer you want to upgrade, and connect the device with the system image you created.
*It’s suggested to backup Windows 10 before upgrading to Windows 11. Thus even if the operation fails, or you are not satisfied with the new OS, you can easily revert to the previous version.
1. Launch the software, go to Restore tab and choose Select Image File to locate the system image
2. Select Restore this system image and tick Restore system to other location. Click Next to continue.
3. Select the target path to receive the system image and click Next to view the Operation Summary.
4. In this page, check your operation, and tick Universal Restore to make sure the computer can boot after restoration. Then click Start Restore.
After restoration, the Windows 11 system image should have been restored successfully. You can reboot the PC to check if it can start with Windows 11. If you don’t like the interface or performance of the new OS, you can also return Windows 11 to Windows 10 with the previously made system image.
As a brand new and much changed operating system, many users are curious about Windows 11 and want to find out what it is all about. However, due to the existence of minimum system requirements, many users have received “This PC can’t run Windows” prompt, and the most common reason for this is the lack of secure boot or TPM 2.0.
This article describes how to fix or bypass these issues to successfully install Windows 11. If you want to save yourself some trouble, you can also consider using AOMEI Backupper to restore the system image to your computer from a computer that already has Windows 11 installed.
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