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Fifty-seven-year-old Gerry Ackroyd is among 123 Nova Scotians living in a hotel room provided by the provincial government, something he says he never thought he’d have to do.
“There’s people out there that are hardworking people, that are down on their luck,” says Ackroyd, “case in point.”
He says hard times hit after he says he was evicted from his duplex over a power bill dispute with his landlord.
“Because I owed $3,900 on a bungalow. There’s no way I could owe $3,900 on a bungalow.”
He says he had to give his pets up, had to leave many of his belongings behind, and was left homeless. Ackroyd couch surfed at first, but then ran out of places to go.
A construction worker without a vehicle — he says it’s hard to get work.
He’s been living in a hotel room provided by community services since January.
“I’m glad that I have it,” he says. “But in the same aspect, here in Halifax, we’ve got what? Five places that people can go, but it still doesn’t help everybody.”
The Department of Community Services has been providing hotel stays to those in need for years. In 2021, it cost the province $1.5 million.
Minister of Community Services Karla MacFarlane says housing support workers assist every individual staying in a hotel, with the goal of finding them a place to live.
“We have made what I would consider really strong investments into developing and building attainable housing throughout the province, we know it’s not going to happen overnight,” says MacFarlane.
The current shortage of affordable housing in the province, however, means finding sustainable housing for those who need it has become more challenging.
Something you don’t have to tell Ackroyd, who’s living on $380 a month in income assistance.
“They have people saying, ‘this is what we should do, this is what we should do,’” he says. “I don’t know what you have to do to help the people, but do something.”
“I want to work, but I can’t go to a job and say, ‘I live in a hotel,’” he adds.
The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS) says there are more than 500 people who are homeless, and the reasons vary.
“Homelessness has definitely changed over the past two years,” says Monika Hintz of AHANS.
She says while there are still individuals who have been struggling with long-term housing issues, there are also more people who are newly homeless.
She says they’re also seeing more people who are still employed, along with more seniors, families, and young couples.
“It’s affordable housing, it’s food pricing, it’s financial insecurity,” says Hintz. “We need to be supporting people with what they need versus what we think they need.”
The city of Halifax continues to work on solutions for its residents. The municipality’s second modular shelter site — co-funded by the province — received its occupancy permits last month.
Tuesday night, city council also gave the green light to a staff report on allowing temporary tenting in parks, minus an original provision for single overnight stays.
But Dartmouth-area councilor Tony Mancini says the city can’t do it alone.
“With all due respect to the province, it’s been 30, 40 years since they’ve built any social housing, governments of all parties haven’t done it, so that’s a big challenge,” says Mancini. | <urn:uuid:8973b214-8f22-488f-98a6-7bff0038036a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thecanadian.news/ns-man-living-in-hotel-speaks-to-the-need-for-long-term-housing-solutions/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571982.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813172349-20220813202349-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.97457 | 846 | 1.898438 | 2 |
15 Fascinating Australian Open Facts
Drawing some of the world’s top tennis players down under, the Australian Open is the first gran slam tournament of the season. Held in the second week of January each year at Melbourne Park. We’ve write some interesting facts about Wimbledon and the US Open, and so we thought it was about time to give you some fascinating Australian Open facts!
1. The first Australian Open
Initially known as Australian Championship and first held in 1905 on Warehouseman’s Cricket Ground. The name was changed in 1969 to Australian Open and has been called it ever since!
2. Not so Australian
Unlike Wimbledon, which has been held on the same site since begin, the first few tournaments were played across several cities in Australia. New Zealand got in the act and hosted matches in 1906 and 1912. Since 1987 the tournament has be held in Melbourne.
3. Global Players
Due to its distant geographical location, the Australian Open did not have foreign players until 1946 when several US players came by plane.
4. From Grass to Hard
Originally, the Australian Open used grass tennis courts. However, this changed in 1998 and has since been played on hard courts. Mats Wilander holds the record for winning a championship title on both grass and hard surfaced courts.
5. Flexi Time
Before 1977, the date wasn’t fixed and was held at a random point each year. For example, 1920 it was held in March, and in August in 1923. Since 1977, the timing has been settled as the middle of January every year. It is also interesting to note that in 1977, two Australian Open events took place. The first was held in January, with the second taking place later that year in December. The only exception was in 1986, where due to multiple reasons, the Australian Open was not held.
6. The youngest male winner
Ken Rosewall is the youngest winner to win the championship at the age of 18. His victory in 1953, against compatriot Mervyn Rose has stood the test of time.
7. While the youngest female winner
Martina Hingis is the youngest woman to win the game at the age of 16. in 1997, she beat former champion Mary Pierce.
8. The oldest winners
Ken Rosewall aged 37, was the oldest Men’s singles winner. For the Women’s singles, Thelma Long, aged 35. Thelma was also the oldest Women’s doubles a few years later, at age 39. As for the Men’s doubles, Norman Brookes at the grand old age of 46!
9. Playing Conditions
While to us Brits, January might seen a bit of an odd time to hold a tennis championships, Australia is actually in the summer season. This means that temperature can rise up to 45 degree Celsius, which is over 100 degrees in Fahrenheit. Matches are therefore subject to an EHP or Extreme Heat Policy under which umpires can suspend any given tennis match when the temperature becomes too hot.
10. BBG (ball boys and girls)
Like Wimbledon, the championship uses around 300 ball boys and girls each year.
11. 40K balls
Each tournament used over 40,000 tennis balls!
12. Record Prizes
Total prize money for 2017 is a record $50 million AUD (about 36 million USD), a 14% increase from 2016.
13. Longest match
Rafael Nadal won the longest ever tennis match in 2009 against Fernando Verdasco.
14. Most successive singles wins
Roy Emerson, who competed between 1963 and 1976 took home 5 titles over this period. Whereas Margaret Court, won 7 titles over her career, which lasted from 1960 1966.
156. Held on two courts
Played across two main tennis courts known as the Hisense Arena and the Rod Laver Arena.
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Permafrost soils store nearly half of global soil carbon (C), and therefore permafrost thawing could lead to large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions via decomposition of soil organic matter. When ice-rich permafrost thaws, it creates a localized surface subsidence called thermokarst terrain, which changes the soil microenvironment. We used soil profile CO2 measurements to understand the response of belowground C emissions for different soil depths from upland tundra as a result of permafrost thaw and thermokarst development. We established sites in central Alaska, where permafrost thaw and thermokarst development had been monitored for the past 2 decades. Cumulative growing season CO2production averaged for 3 years (2005–2007) ranged from 177 to 270 g CO2-C m−2 and was lowest in the least disturbed moist acidic tundra and highest where thawing of permafrost and thermokarst was most pronounced. We were able to explain 55% of variability in growing season soil CO2 production using surface subsidence, soil temperature, and site differences. This was likely a direct effect of permafrost thaw and thermokarst development and an indirect effect of changes in microsite soil temperature and surface moisture content, which stimulated soil organic matter decomposition and root respiration. We also observed unusually high CO2 concentrations in the early growing season, which may be attributable to trapped CO2 within air pockets in the frozen soil. Taken together, these results supported the projection that permafrost thaw and thermokarst development will increase belowground carbon emissions in the upland tundra. | <urn:uuid:5fef26fa-29e7-431c-aa03-9d0af0d0ca0d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ameriflux.lbl.gov/community/publication/soil-co2-production-in-upland-tundra-where-permafrost-is-thawing/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.930274 | 339 | 2.71875 | 3 |
Chief of Engineer's Responsibilities
a. The Chief of Engineers is the principal military adviser to the SECARMY and CSA for the development of policy related to and the planning, management, and execution of engineering, construction, geospatial engineering, and real property for Army and other Defense activities. The Chief of Engineers also advises the ASA (CW) on the Civil Works Program, and serves as the Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), executing the Civil Works Program with direction from the ASA (CW).
b. Assigned functions. The Chief of Engineers is responsible for:
(1) Providing technical advice and assistance for combat, general, and geospatial engineering; force structure development; joint and Army doctrine; contingency basing; force modernization; contingency planning; facilities standards; sustainability; and research and development.
(2) Serving as the Topographer of the Army and leading the Army Geospatial Enterprise.
(3) Serving as the design and construction agent for Army construction.
(4) Advising and executing military construction, energy and water security and resilience, facilities system safety sustainability, and environmental management and remediation initiatives and programs.
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To date, we’ve asked 43 current and past criminal justice and related studies students about their happiness with their degree. Turns out, they rate it above average.
Majors can be changed, but why not start out with the right one.
To help you reach the decision that is right for you, we asked students who have pursued a criminal justice and related studies degree to respond to questions concerning five dimensions of the educational track they chose:
- Course material: Were they interested in the material they learned?
- Intellectual fulfillment: Did they find the coursework intellectually stimulating?
- Job prospects: Did they leave the program with job opportunities?
- Personality: Was the degree a good fit for their personality?
- Overall fit: Were they happy with the program overall?
We examined their responses and combined the rankings to give us an average satisfaction score across all students. This doesn't necessarily reflect how satisfied you would be with a criminal justice and related studies degree, but it’s a starting point to help you evaluate your options.
How satisfied are criminal justice and related studies students compared to other degrees?
Overall, criminal justice and related studies students rate their satisfaction with their degree a 3.7 out of 5. For context, criminal justice and related studies students rate their happiness similarly to students in Psychology, Criminal Justice and Biology.
Here are other degrees that have a similar satisfaction rating to criminal justice and related studies
|Degree||Avg Grad Salary||Satisfaction|
|Criminal Justice and Related Studies||$56,604|
Let's break that down further.
Are criminal justice and related studies students satisfied with what they’re learning?
We asked students about their satisfaction with their course material and overall intellectual fulfillment. Here’s what they said:
These ratings are meant to give you an indication about what other people enrolled in criminal justice and related studies experienced. While their input is useful, keep in mind that different people have had vastly different experiences, all of which were impacted by their personal motivations, professors, and specific curriculum. Always keep your own goals at the center of your decision-making process when it comes to something as significant as your education.
Did criminal justice and related studies graduates leave school with good job prospects?
Of course, working towards a degree is also about pursuing your desired career. Here’s what criminal justice and related studies grads had to say about their job prospects:
These responses represent a wide range of opinions. Things like extracurricular activities, internships and work placements can set you up for success after graduation.
Were criminal justice and related studies students happy with their degree overall?
This rating takes into account all factors: how demanding the program is, whether graduates felt it was worthwhile, and how fulfilling they found their educational experience.
As you consider this information and input from others, remember above all that your choice should be based on your interests, goals, passions, and abilities. Consider the future and give yourself time. If you’re feeling unsure, click here to take our career assessment and see what path could be right for you.
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Historic Sites In California includes fascinating museums, amazing monuments, historic sites, national parks, and the happiest place on earth.
We’ve compiled some of the most fascinating Biscayne National Park facts that will enhance the way you interact with this special place!
If you consider what it takes to tackle the greatest existential crisis of the 21st century then Teddy Roosevelt comes in second to this unsung environmental and conservation giant.
Jimmy Carter is America’s greenest president. 13 incredible achievements plus why Carter’s policies were 45 years ago and necessary today.
National Parks Near Madison includes beautiful lakeshores, scenic trails, magnificent riverways, incredible caves and more.
San Francisco National Parks include amazing historic sites, incredible monuments, beautiful parks, breathtaking scenery and so much more. | <urn:uuid:4e88aaf7-64e8-44bc-a796-ff4ec881c666> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://morethanjustparks.com/author/tonypattiz/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.861784 | 163 | 2.296875 | 2 |
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious, sometimes fatal medical disorder that affects around 10% of American men over the age of 40, and 6% of American women of the same age. Sleep apnea sufferers completely stop breathing during sleep, sometimes hundreds of times in a single night. Normal breathing ceases because the airway becomes obstructed, causing a serious reduction of airflow to the lungs. Sleep apnea also leads to poor physical and cognitive performance due to lack of quality sleep.
There are a number of treatment options - surgery, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy and oral appliances that can be used to alleviate this condition. Among the treatment options, an oral appliance is the easiest to wear. The goal is to separate the jaws and push them forward slightly. This slight repositioning expands the space behind the tongue to open up the airway and allow oxygen to flow freely again.
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Congratulations to Dr. Ojemann whose proposal “Motor Recovery through Plasticity-Inducing Cortical Stimulation” has received grant in the amount of $8,000,000 from the National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health. Assistant Professor, Jeffrey Herron, PhD is a co-investigator and engineering lead on the project. UCLA’s Steven C. Cramer, MD is also a co-investigator.
Limited recovery of function after stroke remains a major problem for millions. Disability persists in many, especially when hand function is limited. Existing therapies are limited, and many have difficulties with activities of daily living, even after rehabilitation. Electrical stimulation of the brain has been proposed and used in early studies to try and aid recovery. In animals, stimulation delivered to the brain at precise times may improve the effect of stimulation. By stimulating at the beginning of movements, or just after another part of the brain is active, recovery may be enhanced.
Recent advances in implanted brain stimulator technology will be used to place wires on the brain surface in patients who are recovering from stroke. The brain will be stimulated during therapy sessions. Healthier brain regions near the stroke area will be stimulated at the time of activity of brain regions right over the stroke. This will allow the two areas to strengthen their connection and improve the effect of therapy.
Motor function will be measured before and after these different stimulation patterns. This will establish the ability to perform these experiments safely and show that patients can tolerate well these painless stimulation sessions. The strength of connections between brain regions will be examined, and the brain networks related to motor function will be studied. It is believed that these connections and networks will become stronger with brain stimulation. If successful, this preliminary study would offer a new form of treatment for stroke recovery. | <urn:uuid:39f9aaa7-eed8-4c3c-8c29-01f32e74e410> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://neurosurgery.uw.edu/index.php/news-and-resources/jeffrey-ojemann-md-receives-8-million-nih-grant | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.941898 | 378 | 2.34375 | 2 |
LOS ANGELES – Dolphins and sea lions that have died along the Southern California coast in recent weeks may be victims of a deadly neurotoxin produced by a seasonal algae bloom, experts said Tuesday.
The same poison was found in samples from millions of fish that suffocated in a Redondo Beach harbor last month, and researchers hope to determine if it is present in samples from a similar but smaller fish die-off Monday in Ventura Harbor.
Experts don't believe the fish died from the toxin but some marine mammals have become its victims.
In the past few days, three sea lions and three dolphins that beached themselves in Orange County died or were destroyed because they had incurable domoic acid poisoning, said Kirsten Sedlick, animal care supervisor for the Pacific Mammal Center in Laguna Beach.
On Tuesday, the center dispatched crews to rescue another four dolphins and a sea lion, she said. Tests will determine whether they also were victims of the neurotoxin.
"We just have all of our crews on high-alert" and extra volunteer teams are out, said Melissa Sciacca, the center's director of development.
Domoic acid is produced naturally, but levels often soar in the spring with the blooming of a certain species of algae off the California coast. At least one bloom was spotted in the past few weeks off the Southern California coast.
Mussels and small fish eat the algae and concentrate the poison, then are eaten in turn by pelicans and sea mammals.
Since April 3, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has received reports of about 40 sea lions and 17 dolphins with domoic acid poisoning symptoms.
Most were off Los Angeles and Orange counties.
The outbreak was still relatively mild but it was too early to tell whether it might become more serious, said Joe Cordaro, an NOAA wildlife biologist.
"You never know how bad they're going to be, and we still don't know what the factors are that cause these major blooms," he said. "We don't know if it's (storm) runoff, we don't know if its high temperatures ... there's just so many factors."
In 2002 and 2003, domoic acid poisoning was blamed for sickening or killing more than a thousand sea lions and 50 dolphins in Southern California.
Sick marine animals often beach themselves, Sedlick said.
"What we are seeing is all adult sea lions," she added. "They are pregnant ... they are engorging themselves on those fish that have ingested this (algae)."
"We've had ... years when we've been inundated" with sick animals, Sedlick said.
Humans aren't at risk unless they consume contaminated shellfish.
Because of elevated domoic acid levels, the California Department of Public Health put its annual quarantine on sport harvesting of wild mussels into effect on March 29 -- a month earlier than usual. Commercially harvested mussels are not affected, the agency said.
The agency warns that eating tainted mussels can cause severe illness, coma and even death. The quarantine runs through Oct. 31.
The department declined to speculate on why the levels were high so early.
Domoic acid also was found in sardines taken from Redondo Beach on the Los Angeles County coast, where an estimated 2.5 million fish crowded into King Harbor, depleted the oxygen and suffocated last month.
What caused the fish to pack in to the harbor is unknown.
But the discovery of the toxin in those fish triggered a search for an algae bloom and a "significant" one was found offshore in the San Pedro Channel, said David Caron, a professor of biological science at the University of Southern California.
That bloom dropped off quickly, so marine mammal strandings a month later clearly mean there is another bloom although its location is unknown, he said.
Whether the fish that died Monday in Ventura Harbor, more than 60 miles northwest of Redondo Beach, contain domoic acid is unknown.
Caron said he had contacted the harbormaster to obtain samples of the fish for testing.
The Ventura County Star newspaper reported that an unusually large number of porpoises were in the harbor Monday feasting on the fish.
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(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) New York, June 15 (QNA) - Ethiopia and Eritrea must exercise restraint and diffuse tensions, the United Nations warned Wednesday after fighting erupted on the disputed border between the two nations.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn in Brussels, while UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson called the Eritrean foreign minister to express concern and call for a peaceful resolution, said Stephane Dujarric, Ban''s spokesman."They urged both governments to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any act or statement that could exacerbate the situation," Dujarric said.
The UN officials also stressed the necessity of the full implementation of a 2000 peace deal, which ended a two-year border war.Clashes broke out on Sunday and Monday between the two countries.Ethiopia said it had repelled an Eritrean attack, while Eritrea said its army had taken "proportional measures" against an attack on the border on Sunday.(QNA) | <urn:uuid:afd57adb-ca03-459b-b1c1-ebc19c20edc1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://menafn.com/1094814124/Qatar-UN-Calls-on-Ethiopia-Eritrea-to-Diffuse-Tensions-Along-Border | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.951094 | 214 | 1.65625 | 2 |
Nature based solutions to climate change are among the largest and lowest cost options to decarbonize the global energy system. Looking across 1,000 pages of our research and over 200 data files, this short note summarizes the opportunity.
Manmade CO2 emissions currently exceed 40bn tons per year, which is equivalent to 11.6bn tons of carbon. This is part of a ‘carbon cycle’. For example, 120bn gross tons of carbon are fixed every year through photosynthesis, which naturally sequesters 2.3bn net tons of carbon from the atmosphere. Decarbonization models should consider the entire carbon cycle, to find the most economic route to reach ‘net zero’ CO2 by 2050, while limiting atmospheric CO2 below 450ppm (2C).
Decarbonizing fossil fuels with nature based solutions can be much more economic than displacing them with alternatives, we find, based on all of our research, data and models into the energy transition (cost curve here).
Low costs decarbonization matters for consumers. As an example, the average developed world household currently spends $750-950 per year on heating, emitting 2.6T of CO2. No one wants to stop heating their homes. But we do want to stop the CO2 emissions. The most economic option is to use an efficient natual gas boiler, then carbon-offset the natural gas with nature based solutions. This would raise a typical household heating bill by $50 per year. Conversely, the bill would rise by $600-2,600 per year, if relying solely on renewables, biogas or hydrogen (chart below). Similarly attractive conclusions hold for decarbonized gas in the power sector.
Reforestation is the largest nature based opportunity, with potential to absorb 15bn tons of CO2 per year, across 3bn incremental acres (8% of the world’s land mass), as outlined in our recent deep-dive note. These CO2 offsets must be verified using advanced technologies and we have screened exciting companies in this space. They must also be safeguarded using corporate balance sheets, to guarantee that CO2 is genuinely offset. The costs of forest-based CO2 credits will be between $10-50/ton, in our models.
Soil restoration is the second nature based opportunity, with potential to sequester another 3-15bn tons of CO2 per year, using a growing agricultural practice called conservation agriculture. Economics can be exceptional. If CO2 credits are sold at $20/ton, the best farms would make more money farming carbon than crops. This matters as one third of the atmosphere’s post-industrial CO2 derives from degradation of soil carbon. Fertilizer demand would also halve in this scenario.
The need for land is one of the largest pushbacks on nature based solutions, addressed using granular data in our recent note. Our numbers only assume forests will sequester 5T of CO2 per acre per year. But CO2 offsets can be uplifted to 15-25T per acre per year via planting faster-growing grasses, and then burying the biomass (data here). This would save 8x more CO2 per acre than present attempts to displace fossil fuels in the biofuels industry. Precision engineered proteins could also free up 485M acres in the US alone.
Another option is to push into the world’s 11bn acres of arid or semi-arid land, by irrigating deserts, possibly using desalination tecchnology. Unfortunately, the numbers do not work in the most arid deserts, where each ton of CO2 absorbed by new trees would require >300 tons of water, cost >$500/ton of CO2 and emit >0.4 tons of CO2 (below right). An additional 100mm of rainfall-equivalents could, however, green marginal lands for $60-120/ton of CO2 costs. There is historic precedent from Israel’s Negev desert (below left). The best opportunity we can find uses produced water from the Permian basin
A final option is to extend the opportunity into oceans, which are 2.5x larger than all the world’s land. Although these methods and their consequences are less clear-cut.
None of this is to exonerate industrial companies from reducing emissions and improving their energy efficiency. Opportunities to do this remain a core focus in our research, and in our models of the energy transition.
Energy companies can uplift their margins by 15-25% by selling CO2 credits alongside their fuels to yield ‘decarbonized fuels’, both for oil products and for natural gas. Together with CO2 reductions and leading technologies, we find companies can uplift their valuations by 50% as they move their businesses to ‘net zero’.
It is fully possible to meet the world’s energy needs in 2050, even as aggregate global demand almost doubles from today’s levels, while also achieving ‘net zero’ CO2 within the confines of 450ppm. Our models foresee c90Mbpd of long-term oil demand (still equivalent to 1,000 barrels per second) and 400TCF of natural gas (3x growth on 2019 levels) in a fully decarbonized energy system. | <urn:uuid:c4c11a38-7876-4717-9c43-f479500ae0a0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thundersaidenergy.com/2020/06/10/nature-based-solutions-to-climate-change-a-summary/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.928579 | 1,093 | 3.015625 | 3 |
Hi, need to submit a 500 words essay on the topic The Ag element.
According to Watt (4), Ag has been prized one of the precious metal next to gold from earliest days of Civilizations. Since medieval times, countries have enacted laws to protect this precious metal. This is evidenced by the requirement for the goods made of Ag to be tested as well as stamped before being sold (Watt 4).
Silver is a unique element with distinguishable chemical properties. Although Ag is chemically inactive, it may be attacked by concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric acid. In relation to its inactiveness, Ag does not react with oxygen, nitrogen or hydrogen at normal temperatures. However, a thin layer of Ag at the surface of the metal can oxidize. Its melting point is 961.930c whereas its boiling point is 2212.00c. The valence electron potential of Ag is 11.4eV. Apart from having a quite moderate ionization potential, Ag has 11.3kj/mol as its heat of fusion. Ag does not react readily with other acids like concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric acid. Additionally, Ag does not react with water and other compounds. Another interesting chemical property of Ag is its ability to form many new compounds, as well as dissolve into many solutions. It is as a result of this property that silver is regarded as the most deadly element in humans. It can be absorbed at a slow rate by the body tissues and organs. Ag damages the cornea when it comes into contact with the eyes. A high concentration of Ag can result in death.
The physical properties of Ag are defined by its appearance, density, and malleability. Ag is a whitish metal. It can be polished to produce a silvery shine appearance. Ag is also ductile, and as a result of this, it can be formatted into thin sheets by light beatings. In addition to this, Ag can be bent into any shape because it is malleable. As it was introduced above, Ag is a good conductor of both heat and electricity. it is considered one of the best conductor of heat
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Cutting edge artists have always looked to advances in science for new materials and techniques. But where our innovations centre on digital media and information technology, the crossover science of the Victorian era was chemistry. We owe today’s rich visual culture to the pioneers who mastered the interactions of chemicals, minerals, ceramics, celluloid and light.
Lizzie Le Prince was the daughter of Sarah and Joseph Whitley of Leeds. She trained under Carrier-Belleuse at the Sèvres pottery in France, and in 1869 she married Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince, also a student of pottery. Louis had been instructed by Louis Daguerre, inventor of the Daguerreotype, and specialised in applying photographic techniques to pottery and brass.
The Le Princes settled in England where Louis started work for the Whitley family brass-founding business. It’s clear that the marriage was a true partnership. They both joined the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society. Together they ran the Leeds Technical School of Art from their townhouse in Park Square, providing training in materials which were literally the new media of their age. Lizzie records that in Park Square Louis began experimenting with “moving photographs” and the best materials for films.
In 1881 the couple moved to New York where Lizzie taught art at the Institute for the Deaf. Louis is said to have projected his first moving pictures on the walls of that building. Lizzie is described as “a splendid helpmate”. In October of 1888, back in Lizzie’s parents’ garden in Roundhay, was recorded the world’s oldest surviving motion picture. The dating is precise because the pictures show Lizzie’s mother who died just a few weeks later.
By 1890, the Le Princes were ready to go public with the invention, well ahead of rivals including the Lumière brothers and American Thomas Edison. Lizzie had by this time founded the New York Society of Ceramic Arts and held regular meetings in Manhattan’s Jumel Mansion. Assisted by her son Adolphe, she began preparing for a public unveiling in New York. It should have been a grand occasion securing Louis’ place in history as the inventor of the the cinema.
But Louis never arrived back in New York. He was last seen at Dijon, boarding a train to Paris. Wild rumours surrounded his disappearance and Lizzie suspected foul play. She believed competitors including Edison himself had wanted her husband out of their way.
Lizzie Le Prince spent the following decades in America trying to prove Louis’ claim to be the inventor of cinema. Her tragedy was compounded by Adolphe’s unexplained death in 1901, shortly before a judge delivered a verdict in favour of Edison’s motion picture patent which the Le Prince family had contested.
A number of articles have sought to posthumously restore Le Prince to his rightful place in cinematic history. One of his cameras is in the National Media Museum at Bradford, and Leeds has not one but two blue plaques commemorating him. “Roundhay Garden Scene” is listed in the Guiness Book of Records and can be seen on Youtube. Sarah and Joseph Whitley are the oldest born actors to be credited in the Internet Movie Database.
But today is Ada Lovelace Day, an international day of blogging to celebrate the achievements of women in technology and science. From my reading of the story, Lizzie Le Prince is equally deserving of the honour, not as the tragic, devoted wife and mother that she clearly was, but as an artist, technologist, educator and advocate.
Fittingly, the wonderful Sydney Padua illustration for this year’s Ada Lovelace Day shows the world’s first computer programmer in Victorian dress holding up a string of punched cards…
Replace those punched cards with a reel of celluloid (the first reel of celluloid!) and you have Lizzie Le Prince. Should the credit for the first moving pictures really go to a husband and wife team?
Happy Ada Lovelace Day!
- A Technological History of Motion Pictures and Television, article by E. Kilburn Scott
- A Movie Murder Mystery, by Richard Howells
- Louis Le Prince Centre for Cinema, Photography and Television website article
- Louis Le Prince: the body of evidence, by Richard Howells
- Wikipedia entry on Louis Le Prince
- The Missing Reel, Christopher Rawlence
- “Embellish your Country with useful inventions & elegant productions” – my post from Ada Lovelace Day 2009
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The kindness of strangers
Forever Strong - Stories From Hurricane Matthew
Bob & Joan Stanton
By the kindness of strangers
Like many who lived on Anastasia Island, we heeded the warnings and evacuated to the mainland the day before Hurricane Matthew hit.
We weathered the storm as guests of a dear friend along with other waifs and strays gathered up by Judy. There was a great feeling of camaraderie in the group but also much trepidation as we watched the storm develop and the eye move inexorably closer to St. Augustine and the coast.
When the wind and rain finally subsided and we were able to take a look around outside Judy 's house, it was a relief to see how little damage had been done - some shingles off the roof and some tree limbs down - fence damage from falling branches but nothing serious and nothing structural to the house. "Overall, not bad!" But what of the island?
Our house lies west of A1A just north of Butler Beach in the older area of Surfwind and Hidden Harbor Estates, and it would not be until late Saturday, more than 30 hours after the height of the storm, that it would be deemed safe for island residents to return to their homes.
The drive over the 312 Bridge was slow with so much traffic moving in the same direction. The 206 Bridge was still closed, so 312 was the main route onto the south of the island.
I was heartened as we drove down A1A, as there did not appear to be anywhere near the amount of damage I was expecting. Perhaps, we were going to be lucky.
My hopes were dashed as we turned into Trade Wind Lane and encountered the impassable flood water.
Wading through water as deep as the top of my rubber boots, the smell of sewage warned of issues beyond just flood water. As I approached our house, chasing fish up the path to the front door, the tide mark on the wall bore witness to what I would find inside.
The water had receded leaving a fine layer of wet mud and indications that the water had reached a level near 2 feet through the whole house and garage. Despondent, we drove back to the mainland to spend another night with our friend.
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In recent years there has been a lot of talk about disruptive innovation in Africa, but what exactly is it? The term, which was first coined by Clayton M. Christensen in 1995, means an innovation that creates a new market and value network, disrupting the existing market and value network and upsetting existing firms, products and … Continue reading Did you know what disruptive technology in Africa means?
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Suvdaa Khereid sings "Дөрвон настай халиун" a mongolian folk long that translates to "The four-year-old brown (khaliun) horse."
Suvdaa Khereid performs the traditional Mongolian song known as Urtiin duu, accompanied by Bayarjargal Chogsom on morin khuur, a traditional Mongolian horsehead fiddle. This performance and interview took place at the Sheepshead Bay Library for an intiative called the Brooklyn Folk Arts and Artists Series. The goal of the program was to introduce traditions relevant to particular Brooklyn neighborhoods, while also interviewing the artists themselves about the songs that they presented. | <urn:uuid:daaed903-4a00-464a-9910-241348288fcf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://nytraditions.org/digital-heritage/%D0%B4%D3%A9%D1%80%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%BD-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B9-%D1%85%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%83%D0%BD-mongolian-folk-long-song | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.900043 | 193 | 1.695313 | 2 |
What’s the Difference Between Physiotherapy and Osteopathy?
If you suffer from a chronic condition, experience ongoing pain, or are recovering from a sports injury or difficult surgery, then chances are that you’ve been recommended every specialist in the book. Everyone you talk to will have different opinions on the best form of treatment. But, for many of us, it can be hard to know what differentiates similar practices like osteopathy and physiotherapy. To make things a little easier, we’ve outlined the similarities and differences between these two treatments, to hopefully help you understand the right appointment to book.
This blog is a beginner’s guide to physiotherapy and osteopathy treatments, detailing their techniques and the conditions best suited to their treatments. For personalised health advice, contact 13th Beach Health Services today.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy treats injuries, diseases, and ongoing pain through natural physical techniques. The main purpose of the practice is to improve overall body mobility through a variety of treatments to the musculoskeletal system, using and manipulating the natural structures of the body to reduce pain, stiffness, and rehabilitate injuries or disorders.
Physiotherapists use treatment methods such as exercises, focused stretching, massages, dry needling, and other natural methods. Often a physiotherapist will aim to provide their patients with exercise routines to further their treatment from home, allowing them to work independently on their recovery or rehabilitation.
The Conditions Physiotherapists Treat
Physiotherapists work with a wide range of people. If you’re suffering from muscle pain, a sports-related injury, posture issues, or are recovering from surgery, seeing a physiotherapist may be a beneficial treatment option.
Physios will often work with athletes, as they are well-versed in rehabilitation after an injury and can help get an athlete recover from a physical setback. With a variety of physios working with different specialties, this treatment can be used to help conditions such as:
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke recovery
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neurological, musculoskeletal, or respiratory conditions that are damaging overall mobility
- Pregnancy-related physical concerns
How is Osteopathy Different?
In contrast, osteopathy takes a far more holistic approach to treatment of the body. Whilst comparable to physiotherapy, osteopathy places for more importance on the soft tissues of the body and how they can be used to treat chronic conditions and injuries.
Osteopaths equip a form of manual therapy that aims to approach the whole body in regards to diagnosing and treating specific problems. They will manipulate and assess muscles, connective tissue, bones, and the overall complex systems of the body for treatment, aiming to achieve full balance throughout the body.
Osteopaths will use techniques such as: soft tissue massages, targeted stretching, exercising of specific joints, massages for release techniques, manipulation of the body, and overall education as to how the interconnectedness of the body may be affecting your condition or injury.
When Osteopathy is Best Used
Osteopaths are trained and experienced in treating a number of different conditions. One benefit of working with an osteopath is that they are able to assess any ongoing pain or problems you may have and examine what the root cause may be, taking your entire body and overall health into consideration to ensure that they find and treat the very source of your issues. A few common conditions osteopaths treat include:
- Headaches and migraines
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Lower and upper back pain
- Work-related injuries
- Sporting injuries
- Pregnancy pain
- Joint and muscle immobility
- Soreness throughout joints and muscles
- Pain related to neurological conditions
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Whilst they differ in many ways, both physiotherapy and osteopathy aim to treat conditions with natural, non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical techniques where possible. If you think either a physio or an osteo could be helping to treat your pain, the sooner you book an appointment the better your recovery will be. For more specific guidance as to what form of treatment works best for you, or to discuss whether a hybrid form of rehabilitation my work, talk to an expert.
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CBD will be the acronym for cannabidiol. It's been employed by people for years and aids to remove the signs or symptoms of numerous typical ailments. Recently it was observed that several popular issues which include deficiency of cognitive talents, psychological disorders, stress, and equally inner and external discomfort might be relieved by the usage of CBD oil in any kind. CBD is extracted within the cannabis plant but It's not psychoactive in nature a result of the absence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Quite a few people desire using CBD oil about regular prescription drugs as a consequence of its brief impact and fast Restoration in the troubling indications.
What exactly are some great benefits of utilizing CBD oil which happen to be impressing even clinical professionals? Let's Consider some great benefits of CBD oil and extract in this article:
CBD oil has been found that can help the guts improve more robust. It helps the circulatory technique with the affected person and likewise allows in preventing superior blood pressure.
CBD oil also has some neuroprotective Qualities. It propagates Mind safety and in addition aids relieve the signs and symptoms of any method of mental disorder.
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CBD oil might also minimize certain most cancers-similar signs, in accordance with the most up-to-date exploration. CBD assists in alleviating pain and vomiting because of chemotherapy.
Constant utilization of CBD on equally animals and human beings has also demonstrated favourable results on minimizing despair and stress and anxiety. It has specific Houses as a consequence of which it acts comparable to a normal anti-depressant.
CBD, when administered into a individual with THC, can help ease discomfort attributable to specific conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and various sclerosis.
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Uncomfortable side effects
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It doesn’t matter if you’re new to programming or an experienced developer, Python is known for being a programming language that’s easy to learn and easy to use. It’s also extremely popular with developers, students, and most importantly, tech companies.
You may think you know a little about Python already, but do you know that it plays a part in the lives of almost everyone around you? Python is one of the driving forces behind our mobile devices, web searches, online gaming, and more. It’s a must learn for any serious developer.
Brief Background on Python
The Python programming language was created by Dutch programmer Guido Van Rossum and first released in 1991. It emphasizes code readability and simplicity by allow programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code, and can be used on both small and large scales.
Python is an interpreted language meaning it has an interpreter to execute the program instead of depending on complicated machine languages. The language is open source, so anyone can contribute to and improve it. Van Rossum has said that he would like Python to eventually be as clear and understandable as ordinary English. He also hopes it will one-day be as powerful as some of the other competing programming languages.
So, What is Python Used For?
Python is currently among the top five most popular programming languages in the world. In fact, it is used by Google, Wikipedia, BuzzFeed, NASDAQ, WebMD, and NASA as well as many other prominent organizations!
You will often see it used in web applications because it is a scripting language. This means that it efficiently allows for the automation of specific tasks or series of tasks. It is used in software applications, operating systems, web browser pages, and in games. Python is also used in scientific and mathematical computing, and even in artificial intelligence projects as well as in 3D modelers and animation packages.
You Already Use Python All the Time
That’s right! You’re probably already using Python on a regular, if not daily, basis without even knowing it. Among the countless sites that use Python (in addition to those we’ve already mentioned), are YouTube and Instagram. Van Rossum now works at Dropbox, and much of the code use to power the site is Python. Do you like the new Star Wars movies or Marvel films? Well, you can thank Python, in part, which is used by digital special effects company ILM.
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The COVID pandemic has put a lot of stress and strain on healthcare systems around the world and it’s become clear just how big the problem is in the US in terms of the nursing shortage. Currently, new reports suggest that there are not enough nurses in the country to meet growing demands or development goals, and that was before a global pandemic hit.
In 2018, the World Health Organization found that around the world, we need six million more nurses in order for healthcare systems to be at their most efficient. The nurse shortage in the US has been at its worse over the past few years, and job openings for nurses are expected to exceed one million by 2030.
The shortage of nurses has been caused by several different reasons. One of the main reasons is the fact that the population is aging – and with it, so are some nurses, with many simply retiring out of the profession. In addition, there is a shortage of nurse educators in colleges and nursing schools at the moment, meaning that it has become difficult to provide the right education to those who want to become nurses in order to help reduce this shortage. Some of the main reasons behind why there’s a nursing shortage include:
Current Nurses Reaching Retirement Age:
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the average age of the nursing workforce today is around fifty. While this isn’t quite retirement age, today’s nurses are getting closer to retirement, and more and more nurses are deciding to retire at an early age for several reasons. For example, some older nurses are struggling to keep up with the emerging technologies in healthcare and many are ready to retire due to the increasing physical and mental demands of practicing nursing, particularly throughout a pandemic with a nurse shortage. By 2030, it’s expected that around one million nurses will have retired from the workforce.
Currently, there is a direct link between nursing education and the nursing shortage. Educators are needed all around the country to provide student nurses with the education that they need to get into this career path. Nursing schools in the US are currently turning down thousands of people who want to study to become nurses simply because they do not have the capacity to be able to teach them. According to Higher Ed jobs, there are around a thousand nurse educator job positions to be filled. Nurse educators are usually former nurses who have gained an advanced nursing degree program such as a DNP. They are a vital part of the nursing experience, and it is impossible to add new nurses to the workforce without them.
Today, people are living longer thanks to many medical science advancements. While the idea of having a longer life is always good news to hear, it’s also become a massive reason why we’re dealing with a serious shortage of nurses. Along with the fact that nurses themselves are getting older, there is also much more chronic disease, serious health conditions, and other health needs among the population today – nurses are struggling to keep up. Increasing the nursing workforce is essential to ensure that the population continues to have access to the care needed as it gets older.
Burnout and Overwork:
The shortage of nurses is also becoming a contributor. With the number of nurses lower than it should be, those who are working in the nursing profession are often finding themselves burned out, exhausted, and overworked from taking on the job that several people should probably be doing. The number of nurses that we have today is not enough to meet the growing, complex healthcare needs and requirements of the population, which is causing nurses to become even more exhausted working in a position where it feels like it’s impossible to do their job as well as they could.
After the COVID19 pandemic, in particular, it is no surprise that many nurses and healthcare professionals have chosen to leave the profession. While many of them might come back once the shortage situation has been relieved, it’s certainly not helping matters right now.
Is The World Affected By the Nursing Shortage?
While the US might be highlighted as the country that is hit quite hard by the current shortage of nurses, it’s not just an issue in this country. Currently, many countries all around the world are experiencing some kind of nursing shortage. Nurses currently make up around 50% of the healthcare workforce globally, but the WHO predicts that within the next ten years, the world is going to be around seven million nurses short.
What Started the Nursing Shortage?
According to the World Health Organization, there has always been periodic shortages throughout nursing. However, these have usually been resolved on their own. That is up until the last ten years, where the factors that are causing the nursing shortage have become too much to resolve quickly in a short period of time. Mainly, it’s due to the fact that many nurses are reaching retirement age and are deciding to take early retirement, paired with a population that is getting older and in need of more healthcare services. In addition to that, it has become impossible to train new nurses fast enough due to the shortage of nurse educators that we are currently dealing with. While healthcare organizations and academic training programs are working together to try and address this issue, serious changes need to be made in order to see an impact.
Where is Most Affected in the US?
Not every state in the US is as hard-hit by the nursing shortage. Since most nurses prefer to work in urban areas, this has led to rural and remote areas being the worst-off when it comes to access to healthcare, with more significant shortages here compared to cities and urban areas. In addition to this, over the past year, the COVID19 pandemic has made it clearer to see that there is also a problem with a lack of specialized nurses in many areas of the US. Throughout the pandemic, demand for nurses with the skill-set to deal with the acute needs of affected patients got much higher. According to studies, the lowest number of nurses can be found in Nevada, Georgia, and California. The highest number of nursing vacancies are open in Georgia, Texas, and New York.
Which Nurses are Needed Most?
Nurses in every department, specialty, and unit across the US are needed. Across the country, there is a shortage of registered nurses in almost every field of this profession, along with a shortage of nurse educators which is hitting the hardest due to the fact that we need these professionals desperately to educate new nurses and improve the situation by helping more nurses get into the workforce. Aside from registered nurses, more numbers of nursing faculty at colleges, universities, and nursing schools is one of the main issues that has led to nursing programs struggling to expand enrollment on both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Reasons to Join a Nursing Career:
Nurses make up the largest percentage of healthcare professionals around the world. They are essential in delivering healthcare and improving care delivery both now and in the future. With the shortage of nurses in the US growing at an alarming rate, there is a higher demand for competent, skilled, and educated nurses that is only going to grow further over time if significant changes are not made. Right now, those who want to become nurses are in a unique position to make a big difference to healthcare. Some of the main reasons to become a nurse today include:
- High Demand:
With the current shortage of nurses leading to more demand than ever before across the country, finding work as a nurse is never going to be difficult. Once qualified as nurse, you can expect to find work within around six months, according to statistics.
- Job Security:
The nursing shortage is making it clear to see just how much the healthcare system will suffer should nurses leave their positions. As a result of this, more and more healthcare employers are doing a lot to increase job security for nurses and encourage nurses to stay in their positions. In this role, you will not need to worry about being out of work.
- Competitive Salary:
The salary for registered nurses is currently very competitive as healthcare employers try to encourage more nurses into this profession. Currently, nurses earn an average of $80k per year. However, there is always the opportunity to increase this with various advanced nursing roles that are always available for nurses to move up into. You can earn significantly more in a role as a nurse practitioner, nurse manager, or nurse educator.
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DELLY Ranx believes love should be celebrated all year round, instead of just on Valentine's Day, as this would assist in reducing domestic violence in the homes.
“It is a fact that domestic disputes between lovers have contributed to the number of homicides in Jamaica. Where there is no love the gates are wide open for disputes. And, this often leads to not only a break up in family life, but sometimes death,” he said.
In Jamaica, a 2016 Women's Survey showed one in four women has reported experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. However, according to the National Resource Centre on Domestic Violence, Valentine's Day is actually one of three days where there is actually a slight decrease in reports of domestic violence.
“While Valentine's Day seems to bring partners closer to each other, the love and care expressed on that day should be replicated all year round. The extravagant spending and pampering is all good, but what is of greater importance is what happens for the rest of the year,” he said.
Valentine's Day is celebrated February 14 annually. The day has been connected to romantic love, custom of sending cards, flowers, and chocolates.
Delly Ranx is preparing for a show in the west African country of The Gambia this summer.
“Gambia has always showed me nuff love, and I love them in return... Love is a two-way street,” he said.
Delly Ranx, given name Delroy Foster, is from the Southside community in Kingston. His break in music came in 1992 with Never Done. Other song include Headache and Nuh More Than You.
As a producer, he is responsible for Sean Paul's Ganja Breed ft Chico which appears on Sean Paul's Grammy-winning Dutty Rock album, Popcaan's Family, and Mavado's Weh Dem A Do. | <urn:uuid:d38cb185-d600-49d5-b7e1-c20ba888f37c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/celebrate-love-all-year-round/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.960196 | 398 | 1.601563 | 2 |
The jailbreak-Neighborhood got thePwnie award for fulfillment in 2013. David Wong is aware of as Planetbeing, some of the builders at the back of Evasi0n jailbreak software for iPhone 5, iPad mini and different gadgets was once given an honorary prize of privilege escalation for being ale to create an take advantage of. He was once in a position to avoid the safety that Apple has offered in iOS 6 firmware. Plantbeing is one of the four attackers involved in the development Evasi0n jailbreak tool. Other three hackers are MuscleNerd, pod2g and pimskeks, together they formed Evad3rs team.
Evasi0n, released in early February 2013, was instrumental in popularizing the platform jailbreaking iOS. Six weeks exploit the activity of more than 18 million iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on iOS 6 operating system installed Cydia and were able to take advantage of unofficial apps and tweaks. The number of utility was installed in just 4 days a from the date of issue amounted to 7,000,000.
According to estimates by hackers, Evasi0n become the most popular means of hacking for iOS-devices in the history of the jailbreak. For comparison, the previous tool to jailbreak JailbreakMe 3, lasted only nine days, got 2 million times.
Evasi0n was the actual exploit for 43 days, he “survived” two updates iOS. In the firmware iOS 6.1.3, released in March, Apple closed the vulnerabilities that hackers use to gain access to the core of the mobile platform. The update has blocked 4 of 6 needed for hacking vulnerabilities.
— MuscleNerd (@MuscleNerd) August 1, 2013
Owners of devices on iOS 6.1-6.1.2 can still take advantage of Evasi0n, referring to the instructions of the jailbreak for Windows and Mac. After the transition to iOS 6.1.3 to return to the previous firmware to hack the device, no. Tethered jailbreak iOS 6.1.3 version is only available for iPhone 4/3GS and iPod touch 4G. Full list of winners Pwnie Awards 2013 can be seen on the awards website. | <urn:uuid:400bf0db-83db-467f-bc64-819e4f8bc1fd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ihelplounge.com/planetbeing-won-pwnie-awards-for-evasi0n-jailbreak/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.939797 | 462 | 1.515625 | 2 |
NO LET-UP IN U.S. DRONE WAR IN PAKISTAN
By Dan De Luce
July 20, 2009
WASHINGTON -- The expanding U.S. drone war against Al-Qaeda may be disrupting the terror network's operations but the lethal bombing raids carry risks for Washington and its ally Pakistan.
The head of the CIA has defended the attacks in Pakistan by unmanned aircraft as "the only game in town" when it comes to targeting Al-Qaeda and its allies. U.S. officials credit the bombing raids with knocking off key figures in the terror network.
Yet an unknown number of civilians have died in the bombing war, possibly as many as 700, according to the Pakistani press.
The strikes are deeply unpopular in Pakistan, with skeptics warning the tactic could backfire by sowing public anger while failing to defeat resilient extremist networks.
"The more there are unilateral targeted strikes in Pakistan, the higher political costs for the U.S., and for Pakistan, for allowing them to happen," Seth Jones, an analyst at the RAND Corporation, told AFP.
Islamabad publicly criticizes the targeted assassinations but quietly cooperates with the Americans, Jones said, with the government allowing the use of an air base on Pakistani soil -- a detail U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein accidentally let slip at a hearing.
The drones, armed with lethal missiles and controlled by a "pilot" using a joystick at bases in Nevada and elsewhere, have become America's weapon of choice in the fight against Al-Qaeda.
With virtually no public debate in the United States, the pace of the bombing raids has steadily increased, starting last summer during ex-president George W. Bush's final months in office and now under President Barack Obama.
Equipped with infrared cameras, precision-guided bombs, and Hellfire missiles, Predator and Reaper aircraft have carried out strikes in Pakistan at a rate of about once a week since Obama took office in January, experts and Pakistani media say.
The spike in drone attacks in Pakistan has come even as U.S. military officers pursue new tactics in the war in neighboring Afghanistan to try to minimize civilian casualties and scale back air power where possible.
Concerned about Al-Qaeda regrouping in Pakistan's northwest, the United States began relying more on the drones after covert operations by U.S. special forces triggered an angry reaction among Pakistanis, analysts said.
And ever since the former Bush administration reportedly stopped notifying Pakistani officials before each attack, a process that could take hours, the strikes can be carried out quickly.
In a rare public admission of the drone war, Leon Panetta, the new director of the Central Intelligence Agency, recently called the bombing "very effective."
"It is very precise, it's very limited in terms of collateral damage, and very frankly, it's the only game in town in terms of confronting and trying to disrupt the Al-Qaeda leadership," Panetta said in May.
Even if the strikes are as accurate as the CIA chief claims, experts question the practical effect of the raids without ground troops, aid and other measures to back them up.
"Breaking the power of extremists means removing their power to intimidate -- something strikes cannot do," said David Kilcullen, former adviser to the U.S. commander overseeing the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, General David Petraeus.
Similar U.S. drone strikes in Somalia in 2005-6 killed Islamist militant leaders but caused public outrage and helped the hardliners rally support, Kilcullen and former U.S. Army officer Andrew Exum wrote in a May commentary.
"While violent extremists may be unpopular, for a frightened population they seem less ominous than a faceless enemy that wages war from afar and often kills more civilians than militants," they wrote.
The authors argued drone attacks are a tactic and not a strategy, and reflect a tendency in Washington to overstate the importance of targeting individual leaders in Al-Qaeda and associated groups.
While the drone war has ramped up, with reportedly 48 such strikes since August 2008, the threat posed by Al-Qaeda and other extremists continues unabated, analysts said.
"We are now creating a very similar problem to what the Israelis face in Gaza," said Peter Singer, author of Wired for War.
"They've gotten very good at killing Hamas leaders. They have in no way shape or form succeeded in preventing a 12-year-old in joining Hamas," he said. | <urn:uuid:70dcc434-9726-4cf4-9c2b-406e5569bd6f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ufppc.org/content/view/8856/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.964269 | 921 | 1.632813 | 2 |
The Australian Rugby League (ARL) Commission’s decision last week to ban the shoulder charge from all competitions from 2013 has divided fans. Some applaud the decision in the name of improving player safety; others have ridiculed the ban and want to continue to be entertained by spectacular bone-jarring collisions.
What does it mean?
The change to Section 11, Law 2 of the Rules (Tackle and Play the Ball) states that:
a defender who runs at a ball carrier and without attempting to tackle, grab or hold the ball-carrier using arms or hand, charges to make direct physical contact with the shoulder or with the upper arm (tucked into the side) is guilty of misconduct (dangerous collision).
The rule change was based on a review by the ARL Commission which showed that while the shoulder charge only accounted for 0.05% of tackles in the season, 17% resulted in contact with the head of the opponent, 5% resulted in injury, and the injury ratio (injury per incident) was higher than conventional tackles.
As players have been shown to be getting bigger and faster, and because the shoulder charge generates greater G-force than conventional head-on tackles, there is concern that the force generated in collisions will increase the likelihood of injury.
The rule change won’t eliminate forceful body contact in rugby league. But it will encourage tackles rather than “big-hit” collisions. Players will have to position themselves differently to execute a tackle, presumably spreading the surface and reducing the force of impact and the likelihood of injury.
There is some debate about the data underpinning the rule change, but there seems to have been enough evidence to convince the ARL Commission.
The Commission’s decision may have also been informed by a growing body of research on the effects of acute and repeated head injuries in sport on brain function – some indicating long-term brain damage, depression, and dementia. In fact, more than 2,000 American athletes recently filed a suit against the National Football League, claiming the league withheld information about the extent and health impacts of brain injury suffered by its players.
The shoulder-charge ban is in line with rule changes in other football codes to protect athletes from concussion and other serious head injuries. The shoulder charge is already banned from rugby union. And in the NRL, “dangerous throws” – where the tackled player’s head is the first part of the body to make contact with the ground – can carry a suspension for up to nine weeks. This is similar Australian Rules football’s “sling tackle”.
In American (gridiron) football, “head-down” tackling and spearing have been banned; and the kick-off has been moved from the 30 to the 35 yard line, thus decreasing kick-off returns and the number of potentially injurious high-velocity collisions between players.
The business of sport
Gone are the days in sport when high-risk on-field actions could be defended on the grounds they were simply “part of the game”. Sport is well and truly a business, and managers have a legal duty of care for employees and are expected to be proactive in preventing injury in the workplace.
Lurking behind the player safety issue is not only a concern to avoid potentially costly litigation by injured players, but also to maintain grass-roots participation, which could be jeopardised if parents perceive contact sports such as rugby league are too dangerous for their children.
Workplace safety is a significant concern for employers and governments, as well as employees and their families. In Victoria, for instance, WorkSafe ads have been appearing on television for a decade to raise awareness of and improve workplace safety.
Yet, these workplace safety messages can fall on deaf ears in sport. Contact sports such as rugby league and union, as well as Australian and North American (gridiron) football, are often thought of as a type of (hyper)-masculine practice, where strength, power, aggression and the will to dominate are crucial for success. Players who dish out the big hits are thought to “own” the fallen opponent; while recipients who can “take a hit” and return to play, especially after being knocked unconscious, are often praised for their courage and toughness.
As sports injury researcher Howard Nixon has identified, the “no pain, no gain” mentality and the idea of “sacrificing your body for the team” may lead athletes to under-report injury and leave them vulnerable to further injury.
The social media comments from fans and players who oppose the ban show this culture of risk is alive and well in ARL. “They should ban the ball from rugby league! And play with a fluffy teddy bear!” said one fan. Another suggested, “If you don’t like the contact sport we play … maybe MARBLES would be more up Ur alley”.
But a supporter of the ban provided a more sensible explanation:
If a player is so unskilled as to NOT BE ABLE TO tackle properly and so lacking in concern for other professionals ability to have a longer career, all in the name of being “spectacular”, then they should NOT be playing at all!
Rugby journalist Dean Ritchie sums up this issue well: rugby was enjoyed as a physical and brutal game – and spectators love collisions – but medical advice indicated that something had to be done before someone got killed.
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His selection brings to 29 the number of UCSB faculty that belong to the academy.
The Academy is an independent policy research center that conducts interdisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems. Members of the 132-yearold organization hail from a broad spectrum of disciplines, allowing the academy to conduct a wide range of interdisciplinary studies in public policy research. Membership includes more that 250 Nobel Laureates and 60 Pulitzer Prize winners. The academy’s research focuses on science and technology policy, global security, social policy and American institutions, the humanities, and education.
“I am delighted to congratulate Professor Edward Kramer on his election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and I know that our campus and community join me in applauding our colleague’s achievement,” said UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang. “Dr. Kramer is widely renowned for his pioneering work to advance understanding of the fundamentals that control the structure, properties, and processing of block copolymers. Election to the Academy is a prestigious and meaningful affirmation from our peers of the extraordinary contributions that Professor Kramer has made to advancing the frontiers of research and serving our society.”
Members of the 2012 class include winners of the National Medal of Science; the Lasker Award; the Pulitzer and Shaw prizes; the Fields Medal; MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships; the Kennedy Center Honors; Grammy, Emmy, Academy, and Tony awards; the Avery Fisher Prize; and election to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Fellow scientists elected to the 2012 class include James Fraser Stoddart, a chemist whose work helped establish the field of molecular nanotechnology; Angela M. Belcher, who uses directed evolution to create new materials and devices, with applications in electronics, energy, and medicine; geological scientist Katharine V.
Cashman, who helped to explain why volcanoes erupt the way they do; Gregory B. Olson, one of the founders of computational materials design; astronomer Debra A. Fischer, who helped discover more than 200 planetary systems; and Robert P. Colwell, chief architect of Intel’s Pentium microprocessors.
Other new academy fellows hail from the social sciences, arts and humanities, public affairs and journalism, business leaders, and leaders of educational, cultural, and philanthropic institutions.
The academy also elected 17 Foreign Honorary Members from Argentina,Canada, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
“Election to the Academy is both an honor for extraordinary accomplishment and a call to serve,” said Academy President Leslie C. Berlowitz. “We look forward to drawing on the knowledge and expertise of these distinguished men and women to advance solutions to the pressing policy challenges of the day.”
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The base model of the new Apple MacBook Pro M2 has a 50% slower SSD speed in comparison with a MacBook with an M1 processor.
It is reported that YouTubers Created Tech and Max Tech have thoroughly tested both laptops, M1, and M2, having the same configuration of 256GB. The test runs found that the newest MacBook Pro loaded with a powerful M2 processor shows a 50% slower SSD speed.
BlacBlackmagic’sk Speed Test app used to do the tests, which is a famous app when it comes to testing hard disks.
Max Tech also disassembled Apple’s MacBook Pro M2 and found that Apple uses a single NAND flash storage chip. At the same time, MacBook Pro M1 has two NAND chips of 128GB, and two NAND can outperform a single chip as they can process data simultaneously, unlike a single NAND chip.
SSD Speed Test: MacBook Pro M2 vs MacBook Pro M1
Meanwhile, other M2 MacBook Pro devices, such as one with the 512GB and 1TB models, have similar speeds compared to the M1 MacBook Pro.
If SSD speed is an issue for you (Which we feed is an issue), then you should add $200 to your purchase to get a 512GB version of the M2 MacBook Pro rather than going with the base model of 256GB, which has a slower speed.
The slower M2 MacBook Pro SSD version costs about $1,199, while the better SSD speed versions, such as 512GB, cost about $1,499 and have two NAND chips.
However, MacBook Pro M2 has a significant redesign, including a larger display, 1080p webcam, MagSafe charging, and new colors.
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Philosophy (Philosophy) is an academic area concerned with the study and interpretation of philosophical essay and philosophy. It concerns questions pertaining to the understanding of, knowledge and grounding of reality, meaning and reference to our own mind and human life. It is concerned with how to arrive at answers to these questions that can help us understand the world and ourselves. The discipline also deals with how to apply these answers to our lives. Philosophy deals with how to make sense of the world around us and how to make sense of the concepts and ideas that underpinned our everyday lives. It is a study of how to make sense of things that appear to be random and that we experience as coming apart.
The study of philosophy deals largely with questions that are essential to our everyday lives. It is the study of how to explain justice and fairness in a society that is often plagued by violence and discrimination. It is about justifying motives and defending actions in a way that helps to justify the social structures that promote these morally repugnant activities. The philosophy of justice seeks to provide a language that can explain and guarantee the equal treatment and opportunity for all citizens regardless of their background, gender, race or tribe.
Philosophy of social life focuses on the problems of contemporary liberal societies and applies the philosophy of justice to these contemporary societies. It is concerned with issues of public interest and the provision of services that are denied to some segments of society. Philosophy of social life is also linked to issues of fairness in public policy and the regulation of institutions and organizations. The most prominent philosophers who have contributed extensively to the development of social philosophy include Rawls, Sartre, Dewaldney, Hilaire Belloc, Charles Horton, Edward Said, John Rawls, Jean Piaget and Leo Tolstoy.
Philosophy of mind is concerned with how to understand the workings of the human mind and how it relates to the workings of society and other individuals. Philosophy of mind is an essential component of any comprehensive philosophy of philosophy. This is because the philosophy of mind is the basis of how individuals choose to interpret and evaluate the world around them. Answering the question how does human beings decide what is right and what is wrong is a complex process that is the product of a complex interaction of linguistic, cultural, emotional and cognitive elements.
Philosophy of science is concerned with obtaining knowledge about nature and the universe through scientific methods. Philosophy of science differs from other forms of philosophical thought in that it tends to be self-contained, i.e., it is typically built on a particular set of ideas about the nature of the universe and the nature of science. It therefore systematically explores both natural and human sciences and the social sciences.
The aim of social philosophy philosophers is to help practice individuals in the daily pursuit of life. The aim of the other social philosophers is to contribute to the development of philosophy of action. In the course of their research, both philosophers will have to examine how theories regarding social organization and psychology are related to the study of political economy, political philosophy, and the social sciences. All of these areas have had a great influence on how people interact with one another and on how society as a whole works. The breadth and depth of modern philosophy of action make it one of the most important areas of study for social scientists.
Philosophy of global justice seeks to understand how social problems arise in a society. Philosophy of global justice seeks to create an awareness of the disproportionate impact of poverty and extreme wealth in society. Philosophy of global justice also seeks to create awareness of the environmental impacts of global activity. Philosophy of global justice is similar to the philosophy of social science in the way that both philosophies attempt to understand society as a whole while providing perspective on individual members of that society.
Political philosophy deals with questions concerning the legitimacy of government. Philosophy of politics attempts to answer the question how does a government derive its powers and how those powers are used for the good of the country. The philosophy of politics attempts to provide answers to questions about how various political institutions within a country are formed and how the political institutions themselves grow over time. Many modern philosophers such as Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Rawls have provided important answers to the question how do societies form into political states. There are many different schools of political philosophy that have developed since the time of the ancient Greek philosophers. | <urn:uuid:be03feb4-248f-41d0-a5af-a5bbdc095bb8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://medialegislation.org/generated-post-2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.947243 | 880 | 3.1875 | 3 |
Year 1 (Dolphins) have created a variety of textures using different tools with clay.
The children in Bears class have been making some lovely Mothers Day cards
Foundation Bears have made some beautiful Dream Catchers out of old CDs.
We made some beautiful cards for Mother’s Day!
Hedgehog Class have been very creative, putting their DT skills to good use for Mothers Day!
A pupil in year 4 has created some lovely art, inspired by Stephen Wiltshire.
We love this super portrait of Winston Churchill, part of his World War II studies.
Longwill Art Gallery Autumn 2020
Year 1 (Dolphins) have been learning about the Deaf painter Nancy Rourke and have created their own
Badger class have made Christmas trees for the school Christmas display. They look beautiful.
Badger Class (Y2) have used their knowledge of mixing primary colours to make secondary colours..
Year 5 really enjoyed learning about Vincent Van Gogh
Badger Class (Y2) have been learning to mix primary colours to make make secondary colours.
Badger Class (Y2) enjoyed creating firework paintings, based on Jackson Pollock style
Year 1 (Dolphin Class) have been learning about what happens when you mix colours.
Exploring the process of fossilisation...
Y2 (Badgers) have been looking at artwork by Pablo Picasso.
The children in Foundation have been learning about the artist, Jackson Pollock.
Year 5 have used printing techniques to create some beautiful art work.
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- Press Release
- August 12, 2022
Canada’s RADARSAT-1 Produces the Mosaic of Australia
Saint-Hubert, July 12, 2001 – A mosaic of Australia taken by
RADARSAT-1, the renowned Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operated by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), was presented today to conference delegates
attending the International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) in
“The absolutely outstanding results of the Australia mosaic,” said
Surendra Parashar, CSA Director of Satellite Operations, “reaffirms our
commitment to pursue similar projects that will continue to enhance the knowledge, understanding and protection of our global resources and environment.”
The Australia mosaic, a compilation of 165 images captured from
mid-November 2000 to mid-February 2001 demonstrates the timely and detailed
observation capacity of RADARSAT-1 and the expertise of RADARSAT International who, in a joint project with the CSA, processed the high-resolution data required to create the Australia mosaic.
“We are very happy to have worked with the CSA to produce this mosaic.
By creating the mosaic of Australia we now have a “baseline” from the
winter 2000-2001 against which users can perform future change detection
studies. For example, the mosaic can be used as a reference point to look at
changes in urbanization, desert encroachment and coastline morphology”, said
Roland Knight, President of RADARSAT International.
RADARSAT-1 provides Canada and the world with an operational radar
satellite system capable of delivering timely and critical data to assist
disaster relief and emergency rescue efforts while also delivering the
information required by commercial and scientific users in the fields of
agriculture, cartography, hydrology, forestry, oceanography, ice studies and coastal monitoring.
The first such map ever produced of Australia by an Earth Observation
satellite, the Australia mosaic is part of an on-going project of the
Canadian Space Agency, which has generated the production of mosaics of
Antarctica, Canada, the United States and now Australia. Currently
underway is the comprehensive data mapping of Africa which is projected for
completion in 2002.
A PhotoShop version of the Australia mosaic may be downloaded for
publication with attribution from the following website:
About RADARSAT International (RSI)
RSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates
(TSE-MDA, www.mda.ca), is a worldwide provider of products and
information solutions derived from Earth-observation (EO) satellite data.
About the Canadian Space Agency
Established in 1989 with its headquarters situated in Saint-Hubert,
Quebec, the Canadian Space Agency coordinates all aspects of the Canadian Space
Program. Through its Space knowledge, Applications and Industry
Development business line, the CSA delivers services involving: Earth and the
Environment: Space Science; Human Presence in Space; Satellite
Communications; Generic Space Technologies; Space Qualification
Services and Awareness. The Canadian Space Agency is at the forefront of the
development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and
Senior Communications Advisor
Tel.: (450) 926-4370
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When you suffer a sinus infection, doctors will refer to this as “sinusitis”, meaning your sinuses are inflamed. The cause of sinusitis can be an infection or may also occur from another problem such as allergies. Sinuses refer to the air spaces that are in the bones surrounding your nose. These are hollow spaces that produce a substance called mucus, which slowly drains into your nose.
These are normal air-filled spaces surrounding the nose. There are 4 big groups of sinuses which can be infected with pus resulting in sinusitis.
The 4 groups of sinuses serve several functions for us, such as warming up and humidifying air that is taken in, providing insulation of the surrounding structures such as the eyes and nerves that run within the skull. Structurally, they also may help to act as buffers against trauma.
Sinusitis refers to a sinus infection. Sinusitis (sinus infection) can generally happen in 2 forms:
Acute Sinusitis (lasting under 3 months); or Chronic Sinusitis where patients have blocked nose and experience nasal discharge (runny nose) for more than 3 months. Severe sinus infections can result in a loss of smell (Anosmia). Symptoms include headaches, facial pain or eye pain. This is because the sinuses and nasal passages are located around the eyes.
Sinus picture – 4 big groups of nasal passages surrounding the nose.
Other symptoms of sinusitis include:
- Blocked nose
- Runny nose & sneezing
- Coloured mucus (nasal discharge)
- Facial pain
- Sinus headaches
- Postnasal drip
- Reduced sense of smell (Hyposmia or Anosmia)
- Nose bleed (Epistaxis)
- Bad breath
Below, I have listed are some of the causes that may lead to acute sinusitis or chronic sinusitis.
Sinusitis caused by allergies happen when a substance your body identifies as an allergen causes the nasal passages to swell. The items that cause an allergic reaction differs for every person, but common items include: pollen, mold, dust mites, pet hair.
Allergies typically cause acute sinusitis. The symptoms only present themselves as you come into contact with the allergens. However, environmental factors could contribute to chronic sinusitis. For instance, if the patient is frequently in contact with the source of allergens, such as household pets, or mold in the living area. Usually, nasal sprays work well to alleviate symptoms of allergic sinusitis.
Bacterial Infection happens when bacteria infects the lining of your nasal cavities and passages, thus causing sinusitis. Generally I would look for any of the following symptoms as signs of a bacterial infection as well:
- If infection persists longer than 10 days without alleviation of symptoms or observable clinical improvement;
- Fever above 38.9˚C;
- Postnasal Drip is present;
- Symptoms progressively get worse after 5-6 days, instead of getting better.
Sinusitis caused by fungal infection is less common than the above types of sinusitis. Unless there are other conditions that compromise the immune system, such as diabetes, leukemia, lymphoma or immunodeficiencies, our bodies are typically able to ward off fungal infections quite easily. Medications that suppress the immune system may encourage fungal infections too.
Symptoms of fungal sinusitis are largely similar to other forms of sinusitis. However, in an individual with a compromised immune system, the sinusitis symptoms experienced can be more severe, such as pain or numbness in the facial regions, swelling of cheeks and/or eyelids, or even colour changes in the skin.
In very rare cases, the sinus infection can spread from the nasal passages to the brain. Complications and conditions such as meningitis –an inflammation of the lining that surrounds the brain— may arise.
Symptoms of sinusitis can be easily confused with symptoms of the common cold. Many people expect it to go away on its own. I would advise those who experience persistent sinusitis symptoms over a week, especially if they progressively get worse or experience a fever to see a doctor for a professional evaluation.
Evaluation involves a thorough examination by Dr Dennis Chua. A gentle nasoendoscopy is done to assess the patient’s condition. You may or may not require a CT scan of the sinus for further assessment.
A thorough nasoendoscopy can reveal mucopus with postnasal drip. This resulted in the patient experiencing symptoms like sore throat and chronic cough with minimal nasal symptoms since the pus was irritating the throat more than the nose.
Treatment usually involves nasal wash with nasal sprays. Antibiotics may be needed to treat the sinus infections, but will only work provided if the cause is not bacterial. If the sinus infection persists after a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics, a swab of the pus from the sinuses may be needed to assess and determine a suitable targeted antibiotic therapy.
Endoscopic Picture of a swab of the pus from the sinuses. This is to find out the organisms causing the sinus infections and to help determine the antibiotic therapy suitable to treat this infection.
In severe cases where the sinus infection causes the nasal passages to be blocked and the pus is unable to be drained, minimally invasive techniques like a balloon sinuplasty can be used to wash out the pus out of the sinuses. No incisions on the face are necessary for this operation. Everything is performed endoscopically within the nose.
Picture of endoscopic balloon sinuplasty. The device is used to access the opening of the blocked sinuses and the balloon is inflated to “unblock” the sinuses for aeration.
Occasionally, patients who have failed maximal medical therapy may be required to undergo a Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) to thoroughly wash out the sinuses. If nasal polyps are detected at the same time, they can be removed and sent for histology to exclude a tumour. This is usually a day surgery procedure with minimal discomfort to the patient.
For complex nose and sinus infections and diseases, Image Guidance System (IGS) is required during surgery. that Dr Dennis Chua is accredited to do this. The sinuses are located near critical structures like the eye and the brain. Accuracy and precision during surgery is necessary to ensure complete removal of diseased tissues and to minimize the chance of injury to the critical structures. Having IGS during surgery to treat sinus infection is akin to driving with GPS (navigation), it allows the use of sinus equipment to treat each of the diseased sinuses accurately.
- There can be some blood-stained mucus discharge from the nose in the first 24 hours after surgery. This will lessen after that.
- You may experience some nasal congestion due to the dressings applied by our ENT Specialist, Dr Dennis Chua, within the nose and sinus to expedite wound healing. This will be removed the following day.
- The results of any histology sent (for example polyps) will take 3 working days for the final results to be out.
- You may feel slightly giddy due to the anaesthetic effects. Be careful when you move about.
- Do not agitate the wound in the nose and sinus by frequent throat or nose clearing. This can result in bleeding.
- Be gentle around the nose and oral cavity. If you find a lot of mucus or phlegm in the throat, you can swallow it.
- If you feel the urge to sneeze, do so with the mouth open. Sneezing results in airspeeds of up 150Kmh and can traumatise the wounds in the nose and sinuses.
- Avoid straining or heavy lifting in the first 2 weeks after the operation. Intense physical exertion is not recommended.
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Anyone that has spent time at a sex club can tell you that on average women are FAR more noisy during sex than men. This is old news but it’s also true in other primates. The reasons are still somewhat under debate:
Female chimps often cry out during sex to attract nearby males, but they keep quiet when other females are around so they don’t alert their competition, a new study finds.
The function of copulation calls made by female primates (a group that includes lemurs, monkeys, and apes, such as humans and chimpanzees, our closest relatives) has been debated for years.
“The female chimps we observed in the wild seemed to be much more concerned with having sex with many different males, without other females finding out about it, than causing male chimps to fight over them,”
Female monkeys may shout during sex to help their male partners climax, research now reveals.
Without these yells, male Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus) almost never ejaculated, scientists found.
There are lots of topics for discussion here but the thing I find most interesting is that this is something apparently hardwired into the brains of many primates. I’m certain most women don’t consciously think, “I’m going to make a bunch of noise during sex to attract more men so they can have sex with me too.” However I wouldn’t be surprised if there are a fair number that have had occasion to think, “Maybe if I make some noise this guy will come and it will be over with.” | <urn:uuid:c13a6ad0-f8dd-4c29-8e6f-08214b81f433> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.sexclubdiary.com/?m=20140423 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.97649 | 335 | 1.960938 | 2 |
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Financial mathematics builds on the application of advanced concepts in modern probability theory to enable market professionals to tackle and systematically resolve a huge range of issues in the areas of pricing, hedging, risk management, and market regulation.
On this course you’ll put theory into practice by developing your numerical and computational skills to implement financial models. These are the skills you’ll need to work for a financial institution.
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The course will give you a balanced mixture of advanced mathematics (including modern probability theory and stochastic calculus), modern finance theory (including models for derivatives, interest rates, foreign exchange, equities, commodities, and credit), and computational technique (GPU-based high-performance computing).
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The programme offers six compulsory modules, taken by all, along with three elective modules from which you choose two modules. There are lectures, examinations and coursework in eight modules altogether, including the six compulsory modules. Additionally, all students complete an individual research project on a selected topic in financial mathematics, leading to the submission of a dissertation.
We aim to teach the key ideas in financial asset pricing theory from a modern perspective, using concepts and methods such as pricing kernels, market information filtrations, and martingale techniques. This replaces the more traditional but old-fashioned approach based on the historical development of the subject. At each stage of the course you’ll undertake a critical re-examination of the hypotheses implicit in any financial model, with a view to gaining a clear grasp of both its strengths and its limitations. You’ll learn high-performance computing and the techniques to implement financial models.
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|The Right Honorable George Grenville|
|Portrait of William Hoare (1764)|
|Prime Minister of Great Britain|
|In function of April 16, 1763 to July 10, 1765|
Who was Prime Minister of England in 1763?
George Grenville, who was appointed Prime Minister in 1763, soon scrambled to cover the costs of the defense… Bute was replaced by George Grenville, who in turn was dismissed from his post in July 1765.
What was his aim when George Grenville became the UK’s new Chancellor of the Exchequer?
In April 1763, George Grenville replaced Lord Bute as Prime Minister. Grenville, a former First Lord of the Treasury, wanted the American colonies to share the cost of maintaining a British army in North America after the war.
Why did Prime Minister George Grenville decide to increase British economic and political control over the North American colonies?
What inspired George Grenville, Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, to reaffirm British economic and political authority in the colonies? It emasculated colonial entities like Massachusetts. What was the purpose of the first Continental Congress when it met in Virginia in 1774?
What did Prime Minister George Grenville think of the colonies?
Grenville felt that the colonies had it too easy and were not taxed enough for all the benefits Britain offered.
When was the first prime minister of England?
Modern historians generally regard Sir Robert Walpole, who led the government of Great Britain for more than twenty years from 1721, as the first prime minister.
What did George Grenville do as prime minister?
His best-known policy was the Stamp Act, a long-standing tax in Britain that expanded Grenville into the American colonies, but met widespread opposition in Britain’s American colonies and was later repealed.
How did Grenville try to stop the smuggling?
How did Grenville try to stop the smuggling? (He asked Parliament to pass legislation that would lower taxes on sugar imports, allow requests for aid to help customs officials track down smuggled goods, and try accused smugglers before royal judges, where they were more likely to be found guilty. .)
Why did Prime Minister Grenville support the Stamp Act?
The defense of the American colonies during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Pontiac Rebellion (1763-1764) were costly affairs for Britain, and Prime Minister George Grenville hoped to recoup some of these costs by tax settlers.
What does Grenville say about British power over America?
… That this kingdom would have sovereign and supreme legislative power over America goes without saying. This cannot be denied; and taxes are part of this sovereign power. Britain protects America, America must obey.
When is Greenville born?
George Grenville was British Prime Minister from 1763 to 1765. In 1763, to secure funding for Britain after the costly Seven Years’ War, he ordered the Navy to enforce the unpopular shipping laws, and in 1764 he ordered Parliament to Pass the Sugar Act, which raised tariffs on sugar imported from the West Indies.
How did Britain try to punish Boston for its protests?
How did Britain try to punish Boston for its protests? declared Boston’s marriage law to punish the city for her protest. What steps did the colonies take to prepare for war? Some New Englanders became Minutemen and built up weapons.
Who founded the Sons of Liberty?
Despite very little documented evidence of the organization’s origins, Boston patriot Samuel Adams is often cited as the founder and leader of the Sons of Liberty. The Sons of Liberty were probably organized in the summer of 1765 to protest the passage of the Stamp Act of 1765.
When was Lord North Prime Minister?
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One year into treatment with an every-6-month dose of the investigational drug lenacapavir (LEN, Gilead Sciences) in a dual-treatment combination, 88% of treatment-naive people living with HIV had undetectable viral loads.
The findings, presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2022 Annual Meeting, also showed the drug was well tolerated, with 2 of 182 people developing drug-resistant mutations to lenacapavir and one person developing a nodule at the injection site.
Laura Waters, MD, consulting physician in HIV and sexual health at Central and Northwest London NHS Trust, who was not involved in the trial, called the findings "hugely exciting," especially given its unique mode of administration. Right now it's formulated as a subcutaneous injection, not an intramuscular injection like cabotegravir and rilpivirine (Cabenuva, ViiV Healthcare).
"Clearly it's incredibly exciting to have the option for a subcutaneous drug that could be given at home every 6 months," Waters told Medscape Medical News. With phase 3 trials and long-term follow-up still to come, she said she's looking forward to how the treatment evolves.
The Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Lenacapavir in Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents in People Living With HIV (CALIBRATE) is a phase 2, four-arm, open-label, active-control study. Twenty-five of the 182 participants were randomized to the active control arm, in which participants took daily oral bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide (Biktarvy, Gilead Sciences) as standard of care. The rest of the 182 participants were divided evenly between three arms. In one of those, treatment group three, participants took a daily oral version of 50-mg LEN with emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (F/TAF, Descovy, Gilead Sciences).
The other two arms, treatment groups one and two, were the arms in which Samir K. Gupta, MD, of the Indiana School of Medicine, and colleagues tried the twice-yearly subcutaneous shots of LEN (LEN SC). Participants in those arms underwent a 2-week lead-in period in which they took 600 mg of LEN orally on days 1 and 2 and then a 300-mg pill on day 8 before starting the shots on day 15. As currently formulated, LEN SC shots can be given into the stomach and are designed to be simple enough to administer at home.
"It's like doing an insulin shot," Gupta told Medscape Medical News.
In addition to LEN SC, participants in treatment group one took a daily Descovy lead-in and then engaged in dual therapy of LEN plus TAF. In group two, they took a daily Descovy lead-in and then switched to LEN SC plus bictegravir (BIC) daily at 28 weeks.
Study results presented at CROI were the results at 54 weeks. Researchers had previously presented 28-week results for CALIBRATE at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science 2021.
Of the participants, 7% were cisgender women, 52% were Black, and 45% were Latinx. A total of 15% of participants had baseline viral loads of more than 100,000 copies, and median CD4 counts were 437. None of the participants in either the active-control arm or the LEN SC plus Descovy group had a history of AIDS, defined as fewer than 200 cells/μL. In the LEN SC plus Biktarvy group, two did, and there were six people with a history of AIDS in the oral LEN plus Descovy group.
At 54 weeks, 88% of participants in groups one and two — the LEN SC arms — had undetectable viral loads (viral loads below 50 copies/mL). Specifically, 90% those in the subQ LEN plus TAF arm had viral loads below 50 copies. Those taking LEN SC plus BIC had an 85% viral suppression rate. The best performing of all was the control arm, in which 92% had undetectable viral loads. The protocol didn't allow for analysis of statistical significance between the arms, so it's unclear if any of the treatments really surpassed the others, Gupta said.
When they looked only at people whose viral loads became undetectable early, by week 28, the results were slightly better, with 93% people between the two subQ arms having undetectable viral loads at week 54. Again, the results were slightly higher in the LEN SC plus TAF arm (94%) than the LEN SC plus BIC (92%). People taking daily oral LEN plus Descovy had the lowest rate of viral suppression, but it was still at 90% if they were virally suppressed early. Again, it's unclear whether those differences were statistically significant.
Well Tolerated, With a Chance of a Nodule
Regarding safety, LEN was well tolerated across treatment arms, though the oral LEN group had as many people develop resistance mutations as the other three groups combined. Still, that was only three people, with one each in the two subcutaneous arms and one in the control arm.
Two people developed resistance to LEN — one in the LEN SC plus BIC arm and one in the oral LEN plus Descovy arm. In the LEN SC plus BIC arm, the mutations Q67H and K70R emerged at week 10, following a mutation that's common when people don't take integrase inhibitors as they're supposed to (M184M/I). This led Gupta to conclude that lack of adherence to the oral part of the regimen may have contributed to the development of resistance, rather than an issue with LEN SC itself.
In the oral LEN plus Descovy arm, mutation Q67H didn't emerge until week 54, when pill counts and drug levels revealed that that participant hadn't been taking his Descovy as prescribed. In both cases, viral loads in those participants returned to undetectable after switching to an integrase inhibitor-based three-drug regimen.
Most safety concerns were mild and included nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. But that was for non-injection-site reactions. There were more side effects of that sort, with most of them being pain, hardening of the site, and swelling. But 11% of participants developed more serious side effects, including nodules. Only one nodule was considered a grade 3 reaction; that person didn't leave the trial because of it.
"These phase 2 data from the ongoing CALIBRATE trial support the further evaluation of lenacapavir for treatment and prevention of HIV-1," he said.
Finding the Right Partner
In short, the findings are promising, Gupta told Medscape Medical News. But the question now, as Gilead prepares to begin a phase 3 efficacy trial, is, what would be a good combination with LEN SC?
"Lenacapavir in a two-drug regimen should work," he said. "The question now, though, is you have to find a suitable, potent, second agent to pair it with."
Indeed, the long-acting HIV treatment pipeline sustained a blow in December when the US Food and Drug Administration halted all trials for Merck's investigational, long-acting drug islatravir. This led NHS's Waters to tweet, "Is it just me or are the islatravir abstracts at #CROI2022 quite sad to read?" She ended the tweet with, "I just hope it recovers!"
Indeed, Merck and Gilead have entered into an agreement to co-develop lenacapavir and islatravir as a weekly oral tablet. Islatravir seemed like the obvious choice as a partner to lenacapavir if phase 3 trials are successful, said Gupta. But now, it's anyone's guess as to what will happen. And while it's too soon to say that lenacapavir is a success, it does leave the field wondering about how to use LEN SC without another, equally long-acting agent.
"When I talk about LEN, I show a picture of a man standing solo at a party, leaning against the wall looking a bit lonely, with 'lenacapavir' written over his head," she told Medscape Medical News. "Right now, lenacapavir is the only drug at the 6-monthly party. It's going to need some other guests if that party is going to rock."
The study was funded by Gilead Sciences. Gupta has received research funding from ViiV Healthcare and advisory board fees from Gilead Sciences and ViiV Healthcare. Waters has received speaker or advisory fees from Gilead Sciences, ViiV Healthcare, Merck, Janssen, Theratech, Sipla, and Mylan.
Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2022 Annual Meeting: Abstract 138. Presented February 16, 2022.
Heather Boerner is an infectious disease and disparities reporter based in Pittsburgh, PA. Her book, Positively Negative: Love, Pregnancy, and Science's Surprising Victory Over HIV, came out in 2014.
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Downers Grove South High School graduate Ashley O’Connor longs for the day when she will gain a sense of acceptance and clear all the hurdles she’s faced over identifying with the LGBTQIA+ community.
“Personally, when I was younger I would have loved to have that sort of communication whether it be from family, friends or especially teachers just to have them say, ‘you’re not alone. This is ok that you’re feeling this. We know that it can be difficult. But we are here to support you and possibly give different resources, as well’ is really important,” O’Connor said.
“I feel Youth Outlook is definitely a help and an absolutely phenomenal place that I’ve seen a lot of people flock to because they can get that support there. But I feel there’s always room for improvement,” she added.
The Downers Grove Public Library partnered with Equality Downers Grove to host a panel discussion Monday on LGBTQIA+ community acceptance and inclusion. Attended by dozens, the program was part of a monthlong initiative to celebrate Pride events in the village.
Downers Grove has taken some steps to demonstrate its inclusivity and acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community over time.
Last year the village became home to a Youth Outlook drop-in center, 1032 Maple Ave. It is a space where LGBTQIA+ youth can meet weekly for programming, support and community education.
Youth Outlook Program Leader Andi Voinovich said the Downers Grove center served 34 youth last week and at some point, the space has seen as many as 56 drop in.
O’Connor acknowledged that Youth Outlook does a solid job but it still leaves some things to be desired.
“Getting better sex education in schools definitely needs to happen,” she said. “Having access to different resources… so you can learn more about what somebody’s going through and having that available to you.”
The Youth Outlook drop-in center in Downers Grove currently serves youth ages 14 to 20.
But panelists acknowledged that some kids in elementary schools already have a need for support that may be going unmet.
“Folks are coming out younger and younger,” Voinovich said.
Voinovich said the center is in the process of starting a group for younger kids at the Downers Grove drop-in center location.
Downers Grove Commissioner Leslie Sadowski-Fugitt, who spoke at the panel as an individual, not on behalf of the village, commented on the attitude of intolerance shown in anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric that she’s seen on social media.
“It’s important to be tolerant of other people’s basic humanity, so that includes their religion, their ethnicity, their race, their gender identity, their sexuality,” Sadowski-Fugitt said. “These are just things that are part of the fabric of who you are. Tolerance does not extend to bigoted or hateful statements…. I also want to be clear that it is ok to stand up against bigoted and hateful statements. That’s not being intolerant. That is caring for the basic humanity and the fabric of our community and all the individuals that live here.”
Downers Grove North High School Associate Principal Erin Ludwick applauded District 99 for putting tools from bystander training to use, especially in situations where everyone in the room is white and cis-gendered and when there aren’t any people, who identify as LGBTQIA+, to defend themselves.
“We really need to take a united front to get to microaggressions,” Ludwick said.
Downers Grove South High School Associate Principal Karen Taylor shared that sentiment, saying it’s important to identify and interrupt microaggressions when they happen.
Voinovich gave kudos to the library for its efforts to ensure that resources on LGBTQIA+ issues are accessible to the community.
“Don’t sleep on the library resources,” Voinovich said. “This library is doing incredible work.
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Greetings from ANROEV secretariat!
International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD), 28 April 2019 is knocking at the door.
Every year IWMD observed on April 28 as a day of commemoration and action for workers those who killed, disabled, injured, intoxicated by chemical exposure or made unwell by lack of safety and health at work. It is a day to commemorate for those who died at work, fight for the rights of injured workers and to acknowledge the grievous suffering experienced by families and communities.
This day is also an opportunity for us to highlight the OSH awareness , demands and promotion of preventative safety culture.
This year the proposed theme of ANROEV for IWMD is: ʺRaising Voice to Ratify ILO Convention no. 155 (Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981)ʺ.
It will be appreciated if you could share us your organisation’s plan of action on 28 April.
Furthermore, we also request you to send us activities picture or produced materials (if any) after the event.
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"What we face may look insurmountable. But I learned something from all those years of training and competing. I learned something from all those sets and reps when I didn't think I could lift another ounce of weight. What I learned is that we are always stronger than we know."
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
Between interesting programs on TV, the new series to watch on the computer and stress generated by studies or work, snacking can become a temptation which seems impossible to resist!
On the other hand, the statistics are sometimes hard to swallow: it would seem that being obese at age 20 means that it will always remain so afterwards, with a life expectancy which goes down as weight goes up.
It is before reaching this point that you must know how to reverse the trend - from the onset of a few extra pounds and a little flab on your belly, you have to start asking the right questions in order to regain control over your weight and metabolism! Of course the correct willpower can help someone get back into shape at any weight !
There are no secrets, and the so-called miracle recipes are just quacking inventions: it's not a pill that will solve your problems.
Not only will you need to monitor your calorie intake by finding a healthy and balanced diet, but you will also need to move; in short, it's basically impossible to lose weight without doing sports.
Light jogging and registration in the gym for a handful of sessions will do very little to get you fit ! So if you are looking for a fun and trendy combat sport to lose belly fat and to gain confidence put on your gloves and get into boxing!
Why Do I Need to Find my Ideal Weight ?
Losing that extra body weight, shedding some unwanted fat, getting that flat stomach you've always dreamed of...This might not be the central topic of most conversations, but you can believe that many people are often thinking about it!
The big question is: how do I love weight and get into shape? Gone are the days when one falsely believed that an abs belt or a pill would get you that body you've always dreamed of from the couch. We now know that the only ways to get fit and healthy are eating well and exercising.
Following a diet will only go so far in achieving results whereas a diet and an exercise regiment will turn your wildest fitness dreams into a reality! The best part is that the more you work the easier it becomes! Simply changing your routine will ensure this!
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In both human beings and cars, it is a sporty line which is most appealing. Above all, it usually rhymes with well-being and self-confidence! This last point is almost exclusive to boxing, which will forge a mind made of hardened steel. Not to mention a healthy body!
Only by having a physical activity will you be in good physical condition. You will find the ideal weight according to your age and your size: your "ideal weight". You'll feel as good in your own skin as a fish in water: no more fears of showing your belly!
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The Cardiovascular Benefits of Boxing
Julian Macdonald, a seasoned coach, has made himself known by highlighting the virtues of amateur boxing with regards to one's cardiovascular endurance. A consistent physical regimen will greatly reduce the risk of stroke.
Cardio is well known to athletes and bodybuilders. It is a long lasting endurance effort that puts the heart to work and effectively allows the body to lose useless weight.
However, if jogging, the exercise bike, or rowing exercises are universally known practices, they are not always very fun to practice alone in your corner...
In fact, by practicing kickboxing or other kinds of boxing, you will always have a partner (at least), or even a whole group of students as well as a tutor. It is a motivating framework which allows you to stay consistent because losing weight will take more than two days.
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It is a long term commitment to sport and the sport lifestyle which will be effective in keeping a good physique.
The "cardio" aspects of boxing consist of different exercises: training races, shadowboxing, jumprope (consuming 700 to 800 kcal/h while accelerating blood flow, which is an incredible weapon against cellulite) - and, to a lesser extent, the footwork and the focus of the boxer between the ropes, including in a real bout.
Using Boxing to Gain Real Power and Strength
Boxing utilizes almost all the muscles of the human body. Add high intensity and focus, and you can see how no area of the body is neglected.
Boxing exercises are varied because of their use of free weights for power, jumprope for quickness and stamina, and many other exercises!
Otherwise, boxing's iconic workouts require punches and power: the speed and punching ball only offer relative resistance against our fists (they are geared much more towards hand-eye coordination and quickness).
It's a different story with the heavy bag. Banging it, pushing it and dodging it for seconds or minutes will hurt your arms in the beginning. But after a few times, you will have enough muscle to get used to it.
Benjamin Hartley estimates that an hour spent in front of a punching bag is equivalent to an expenditure of 422 kcal for an individual of 70 kg (or 515 kcal for 85 kg). It would take an average of 19 hours to lose 1 kg of bacon--but no reason to give up yet!
1 hour of boxing consumes between 630 and 770 kcal, depending on the weight category.
Losing weight is a great idea to start boxing; this seems obvious. But in addition, boxing turns fat into muscle! Let the beer bellies find a new home!
What Style of Boxing Should I Choose to Get Fit?
Contrary to what one might believe, there are many different kinds of boxing, with the "noble art" - and what some circles use to refer to English boxing or Western Boxing - as the most well known.
English Boxing, which only uses fists bound in gloves, is by far the most popular.
But there are many other variations, depending on the country and culture. The most well known are Savate or French Boxing, Thai Boxing, kickboxing and American Full Contact Boxing.
In our long list of combat sports, we could still add full-contact and free fighting, as well as various martial arts like kung-fu, taekwondo, karate and viet vo dao.
These are also very interesting disciplines to slim down while learning self defense!
Due to their popularity, English Boxing and Savate (French boxing) should be very easy to practice in the US as there are many leagues, federations and clubs that offer these types of classes.
In the list of the 300 most practiced sports in the world English Boxing ranks at number 10!
According to Cosmopolitan Magazine, boxing is a big calorie burner!
Combine Boxing and Cardio to Get into the Best Shape of Your Life!
If getting thrown around a ring while dodging jabs and getting gut shots is not your ideal road to fitness don't worry - there's an alternative! There is something as intense but less physical called fitness boxing, or chic boxing.
Both men and women will enjoy and benefit from this cardio activity without the risk of a knock out! And all to the tune of music!
Of course dancing, yoga and pilates all offer an incredible and life changing path to fitness but these activities pale in comparison when we compare the massive 600 kcal one can burn, on average, during an hour of boxercise!
It's the perfect way to maintain the weight of your dreams and to keep a strong focus without having to invest in expensive equipment... A trainer and sneakers that fit right will be everything you need!
Don't forget to take a look at the other incredible ways you can get focused and in great shape! You've seen that implementing any type of boxing routine to your fitness program is an effective and fun way to achieve your goals!
Whatever sport you choose, make sure you like it because having fun is as important for your health as being in shape!
Go grab some gloves, a trainer and get to work! It's time to exceed those goals you've set out to accomplish and I am absolutely sure you can!
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Today is Father’s Day in the U.S., a special day we reserve to honor our fathers and all they do for their families and for society. Father’s Day is celebrated at different times around the world and didn’t become a national holiday here until 1972.
It took a lot of tries to make it onto the country’s list of federally-approved holidays. Way back in 1913 a bill was introduced in Congress to reserve a day for national recognition of fathers but it didn’t pass. Three years later President Wilson re-introduced the idea of a federal holiday while speaking in Spokane at a state Father’s Day celebration. In 1924 Pres. Calvin Coolidge spoke publicly in favor of a federal holiday for Father’s Day. In 1957, Sen. Margaret Chase Smith brought the issue back to Congress and, finally, in 1966, another president took a stab at making a holiday for fathers, and that time it worked. Pres. Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the third Sunday in June as the U.S. Father’s Day holiday, the first presidential proclamation in honor of fathers. President Nixon made it permanent six years later when he signed a law in 1972 making Father’s Day a permanent federal holiday. Be sure to honor your father today and thank him for passing down his union values to you, values that keep families and our union together through hard work, solidarity, fairness and looking out for the rights of working men and women.
We know sometimes dads are hard to buy for when it’s time to pick out a present for them on their special day, but it’s easy when you make your present union made. Summer travel season is here so why not surprise him with a trip to his favorite destination when you buy airfare, hotel and car using your Union Plus benefits? Go here to see discounts you can get when you book vacations using your Union Plus membership.
Whether you buy a present for dad or not, remember to show him the love and respect you have for him on his special day today – Father’s Day.
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The idea to recognize Black History in the month of February came from the father of Black history himself, Carter G. Woodson in 1926. However, the recognition of February as Black History Month did not begin nationally until 1967, almost 12 years after the end of segregation and more than 100 years after the abolishment of slavery. The President at the time, Gerald Ford, encouraged the nation to, “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Unfortunately, this did not completely come to fruition.
A few weeks ago, parents of students attending Maria Montessori Academy in North Ogden, Utah were given the opportunity to excuse their children from the planned Black History Curriculum. This news went viral, and less than a week later, the school rescinded the option to opt-out of non-Eurocentric material and has since apologized. Even though steps were taken to correct the mistake, it is embarrassing that the curriculum is still segregated. The fact that we as a nation cannot come together to honor Black history while recognizing the atrocities of the past is saddening.
The Montessori Academy is not alone in neglecting the history and achievements of Black Americans. Nationwide, schools struggle with presenting the whole story of the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the contributions to society made by Black Americans, and ensuring that students understand the impact systemic racism has had on the United States for the last 300 years. These are undoubtedly large topics to handle, but discussions about them are crucial to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse nation. This Black History Month, and in every month that follows, we as Americans must reckon with the disturbing and oppressive history of our nation and learn from our mistakes. Let us engage in conversation for the betterment of our nation through the understanding of history through the eyes of minorities, then follow this up with productive activism and change.
Though AHS prides itself on being a progressive school, the lack of black history is apparent in history courses here as well. Over the course of high school, AHS students take Civics, Geography, U.S. History, and have the option to take either IB Global History or World History their junior and senior year. None of these classes cover subjects such as slavery, reconstruction, or the Civil War. While the Civil Rights movement is taught in these classes, students are often presented with a censored picture of the truth.
IB History is the advanced path for AHS students in history, but most Black history is not part of the curriculum. IB SL History teachers are given a list of 17 topics to choose from to teach each year, none of which involve Black history other than the Civil Rights Movement. The advertised goal of IB classes is, “To develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect,” according to the IB website. However, the lack of representation of Black history in their curriculum reflects the opposite of that goal.
It is essential that AHS, and other schools in the U.S., teach Black history in order to avoid repeating mistakes of the past. At a school with scarce racial diversity, students need to be taught Black history in order to create mindful and informed members of society. If we do not educate youth on America’s atrocities, we are failing our students in every way.
Black history topics students at AHS should be taught: The slave trade, slavery in the south, the Civil War, reconstruction/ emancipation, transition from emancipation into segregation, Jim Crow laws, the Civil Rights movement, desegregation, the creation of ghettos, police policy and the pushing of drugs in Black communities, and racism in today’s society.
Inspired to learn more about Black history this month but don’t know where to begin? Here is a non-comprehensive list of ways to celebrate and make a change this Black History Month: read texts from Black authors to truly understand Black history from a Black perspective, re-evaluate your knowledge about Reconstruction, support Black-owned businesses, donate to organizations working to promote Black culture, relearn stories about Civil Rights Movement leaders and take a deep dive into White Fragility and privilege. | <urn:uuid:e7b444e4-3096-4824-a207-22572f3e068d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://existingtogether.org/2021/02/26/the-u-s-education-systems-failure-to-teach-black-history/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.948006 | 921 | 3.734375 | 4 |
Lately Ariel and myself have been working on identifying specimens that were recovered from the Nebraska All Hands trip last year. We have been identifying the taxon, the nature of the element, the side, and the tooth position of various different specimens. We are working with taxa ranging from Brontotheres to rodents.
Working with the Panama collection was an integral reason as to why we are able to do this because we learned so much about various taxa from doing so. I have been working with Aldo Rincon on measuring camel teeth, and he has taught me a great deal about artiodactyls. This makes it much easier to identify the artiodactyls in the Nebraska collection, and I have been surprising myself with how much I am able to identify. For specimens that we cannot identify readily, we have been using comparative specimens also from Nebraska. All in all this has kept us very busy, as there are hundreds of specimens awaiting identification. | <urn:uuid:d5aa50b4-8d62-4cec-8804-2eea1cb1bfb1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/panama-pire/blog/nebraska-all-hands/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.980561 | 195 | 1.890625 | 2 |
The House has passed legislation aimed at drawing some retired teachers back to the classroom by increasing the money they can earn without reducing their retirement benefit.
Under current rules, former teachers can return to the classroom and earn 25% of their “final average compensation” without reducing their retirement benefit. The Louisiana Teachers Retirement System site says final average compensation is based on the highest salary earned during a set number of consecutive years of teaching — three consecutive years for teachers hired before 2001.
The bill approved 96-0 on Monday would push up that limit to 50% of their final average compensation. The Advocate reports that the bill applies to those certified to teach math, science, English language arts and to any teacher’s aide. If approved by the Senate, the plan would be in effect for three years.
Officials said that, under the plan, former teachers might work half a school year or select hours to maximize their impact while still being paid.
The bill would apply to those who retired before Dec. 31, 2021.
“We have a critical teacher shortage that has arrived at our doorstep,” said Rep. Rick Edmonds, R-Baton Rouge and sponsor of the legislation.
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Chapter 4. Gathering Stories
How do you gather the stories? This chapter offers advice on working with users in order to identify stories in your conversations with them. The advantages of various approaches will be described. This chapter describes effective methods for getting at a user’s real needs by asking the right types of questions.
Elicitation and Capture Should Be Illicit
Even some of the best books on requirements use words like elicitation (Kovitz 1999; Lauesen 2002; Wiegers 1999) and capture (Jacobson, Booch and Rumbaugh 1999) to describe the practice of identifying requirements. Terms like these imply requirements are out there somewhere and all we need to do is have them explained to us and then we can lock them in a cage. Requirements ... | <urn:uuid:4a30940a-0aae-4501-94d2-d2b64fdd59a9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/user-stories-applied/0321205685/ch04.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.911889 | 159 | 2.328125 | 2 |
The Texas Governor’s Mansion, during the years 1980 to 1982, underwent a major restoration funded by the Friends of the Governor’s Mansion. Walter Mathis was deeply involved with the Friends group and was asked to be on the restoration project committee. At the time, Mathis had already been residing in Villa Finale for thirteen years and was actively restoring other historic structures in the King William neighborhood.
The Mansion project was very special as Mathis got to choose, with the rest of the committee, exceptional American antique furnishings from the best antique dealers in the nation. He also had a hand in choosing drapery and floor coverings, decorative and fine art objects and very likely had a say in the landscape as well.
Mathis was definitely in his element – Texas, a historic house and antiques! And he didn’t have to buy a thing or find room for it in his already-full home!
A letter in the Villa Finale archives, dated March 31st 1983, invites Mathis to the San Antonio Conservation Society Annual Awards Dinner where the Governor’s Mansion received a Special Award for a “restoration that has brought to all Texans a renewal of pride in this symbol of our State’s unique heritage.”
Fast forward to June of this year, when the Governor’s Mansion was finally at the end of a major restoration and renovation, and when I was invited to assist Jane Kartokin, Administrator and Curator of the Friends of the Governor’s Mansion and a member of Villa Finale’s Advisory Council, to reassemble the rooms in this beautiful historic house. I, in turn, invited my colleague Karina Serna, to come and help too. Jane gladly accepted us both, as the job ahead was tremendous!
For four intensive days I transferred myself to Austin where I did everything from dusting and silver polishing to placing furniture and objects in (for example) Sam Houston’s bedroom! Also drank a lot of coffee and folded a lot of packing paper. It was such a rewarding experience working with Jane, Karina (in a setting that was NOT Villa Finale!), the Governor and First Lady’s staff and others who volunteered their time to help. We even had a visit from First Lady Anita Perry, who graciously acknowledged our hard work.
It was most fun seeing the presence of Walter Mathis throughout the house. Many objects that are in Villa Finale’s collection are repeated in the collection owned by the Friends group and displayed in the mansion. When I look at photographs taken after the 1980s restoration, I noted the choices made by Mathis and the committee had not changed at all.
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Is Home Finger-stick Testing Beneficial for Diabetes Patients Not on Insulin?
June 15th, 2017
CHAPEL HILL, NC — Physicians say it so often to their diabetes patients, it almost has become reflexive: “Be sure to test your blood sugar.”
Now, a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine questions that advice and suggests finger-stick blood sugar testing might not be that beneficial for diabetes patients who aren’t on insulin.
In the MONITOR Trial, University of North Carolina School of Medicine-led researchers suggested that neither glucose control nor quality of life is improved by frequent home finger-stick testing.
"Our study results have the potential to transform current clinical practice for patients and their providers by placing a spotlight on the perennial question, 'to test or not to test?'" explained senior study author Katrina Donahue, MD, MPH, professor and director of research at UNC Family Medicine.
For the randomized trial, 450 patients were assigned to one of three groups:
- no blood glucose monitoring at all;
- once daily glucose monitoring; or
- enhanced once-daily glucose monitoring with encouragement and/or instruction via the internet.
After a year, results indicate no significant differences in blood glucose control, hypoglycemia, hospitalizations, ED visits, or health-related quality of life when the three groups were compared.
The study also found that diabetes patients who didn’t test their blood sugar were no more likely to need insulin treatment than those who did.
"Of course, patients and providers have to consider each unique situation as they determine whether home blood glucose monitoring is appropriate," Donahue said. "But the study's null results suggest that self-monitoring of blood glucose in non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes has limited utility. For the majority, the costs may outweigh the benefits."
Yet, 75% of type 2 diabetes patients are advised to regularly check their blood glucose at home, even though the overwhelming majority don’t use insulin, according to background information in the article.
While proponents of blood glucose testing tout the influence of glucose level testing on improving diet and awareness, study authors suggested that small clinical trials testing that hypothesis have shown mixed results. They also pointed to the financial cost of daily testing, as well as the inconvenience and discomfort.
"There has been a lack of consensus, not just in the United States, but worldwide," explained first author Laura Young, MD, PhD. "The lack of standard guidelines makes it all the more difficult for patients, who are already struggling to manage a chronic condition. And at the end of the day, patients have to make a choice.” | <urn:uuid:f6665882-0c48-4ba9-93a4-6d10c0e70843> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.reliasmedia.com/blogs/the-vitals/is-home-finger-stick-testing-beneficial-for-diabetes-patients-not-on-insulin | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571982.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813172349-20220813202349-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.943281 | 556 | 2.640625 | 3 |
One of the most popular instruments in the world, the history of the violin starts in 16th century Italy, where it began to emerge in both formal and folk settings. One of the oldest surviving violins was built in 1574, and used by a Norwegian virtuoso violinist for over forty years and thousands of concerts as late as the mid 19th century.
The violin is particularly popular as a foundational instrument, learned early in life. Students as young as three are often taught using the Suzuki method. The violin is more challenging to learn than some other instruments, and practice and good instruction are necessary for clear and accurate intonation, posture, and other elements of playing such as proper bow grip and angle.
Violin holds a prominent place in ensembles and orchestras, often considered to be the “lead” instrument. Violin lessons are particularly helpful for middle or junior high students who want to excel in their school bands – most children who make first chair take violin lessons outside of school as well as in band class.
We will answer any further questions you have, and can recommend a teacher in your area. We will have the teacher contact you (usually the same day) and set up a free first lesson. After the lesson, if you decide you like the teacher, we will send billing information by email. | <urn:uuid:8c963e42-fb30-4be5-86a2-45045cdca5af> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.musicalitynetwork.com/music-lessons/violin-lessons-portland/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.974022 | 272 | 3.28125 | 3 |
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has made global trade more streamlined, and less ambiguous. How? By introducing the INCOTERM to delegate the transportation responsibilities between the buyer and seller. Global trade requires a concerted effort by multiple transport service providers, so a clear guideline is important to indicate to those service providers how the transport is arranged. There are 11 INCOTERMs for buyers and sellers to refer to. However, there are some more commonly used INCOTERMs than others. In this article, we will tell you which INCOTERM is most common as compared to others to inform you in your decision-making process.
Most Common INCOTERM in Sea Freight
The two most commonly used INCOTERMs are CNF and FOB, particularly in sea freight arrangements.
According to the World Bank, the total twenty-footer equivalent container (TEU) throughout 2019 is 796 million TEUs. That translates to approximately 1.6 Billion tons of cargo traversing the seas throughout 2019.
CNF INCOTERM indicates a Cost and Freight shipping. the cargo supplier is responsible for shipping the cargo from its manufacturing site up to the buyer’s destination port of choice. Whereas the buyer is responsible to arrange transportation from the destination port to the buyer’s door.
FOB INCOTERM indicates Free on Board shipping. FOB shipping means that suppliers ship cargo from its manufacturing site to the vessel at the port of origin. The buyer then takes over the risk and cost of transportation for the second leg of transport.
CNF and FOB INCOTERMs are most common due to several factors.
Factor 1 – Fairness in Risk Allocation
Both CNF and FOB represent the midway point of transportation.
We can pinpoint the difference between CNF and FOB shipment by determining the point where the risk of transportation of goods is transferred from the buyer to the seller.
For CNF the risk is transferred when the cargo vessel arrives at the port of destination. Whereas in FOB the risk is transferred when the cargo container is loaded onboard the vessel at the port of origin.
With this in mind, the inland transportation responsibilities and customs clearance responsibilities are equally shared among the buyer and the seller. This is why both CNF and FOB are the most common INCOTERM used.
The seller does not have to take excessive risks by transporting the cargo up to the buyer’s door. Similarly, the buyer does not need to extend its risks and responsibilities by arranging transportation from the seller’s manufacturing site.
Risk management is key in this decision-making process, we opine that the freight cost factor is less of a concern. Because the sea freight cost is generally factored into the cost of the cargo shipped.
This means that regardless of whether the transport is a CNF shipment or a FOB shipment, the buyer generally bears the sea freight cost one way or another.
What about CIF?
Logically, for FOB shipment the risk of cargo damage and loss is for the buyer to bear, whereas in CNF shipping the same risk is for the seller to bear.
But wait, didn’t we mention that CNF and FOB represent the midpoint for risk and cost transfer from the seller to buyer?
How does one determine the midway point to transfer risk during shipping? The coordinates of the Pacific Ocean?
The sensible way is the determine the midpoint to be either the port of origin or the port of destination; Port of origin (FOB), port of destination (CNF).
So that leaves us with the transportation risk of damage during the sea voyage.
Vessel operators, NVOCCs, and Freight Forwarders have to exercise due diligence in their cargo handling. Nevertheless, these operators have limited liability towards the contracted party in the event of cargo loss or damage.
But Exporters and Importers can arrange for their cargo insurance if they wish to add more assurance to their shipment’s safety.
The CIF INCOTERM is also commonly used in sea shipping. A CIF INCOTERM requires the seller to purchase marine cargo insurance or any insurance coverage that the buyer desires. The cost is then transferred, one way or another, to the buyer.
Factor 2 – Competency Consideration
The second factor that made CNF/CIF and FOB shipment the most common INCOTERM is competency.
The consensus is that the seller is far more competent than the buyer in matters about: –
1. Export Permit
2. Cargo Container Loading
3. Customs Requirement
4. Port Knowledge
Source: US Department of Agriculture
Sellers should know their products best, especially when they are engaging in international business. The seller has to be well aware of any governing agency required to facilitate its sales overseas.
The sellers also know what’s the most effective way to load the cargo onto the container. Exporters are well versed with customs requirements too and can choose the most cost-effective port to export.
As an example, let’s look at the export of timber from the US to overseas.
Here is the list of responsibilities that the seller undertakes before exporting: –
1. Apply for an Export Permit with the Department of Commerce
2. Issue a Destination Control Statement
3. Prepare a Shipper’s Export Declaration
4. Acquire a phytosanitary certificate
We gather that the most competent person to perform those roles is the exporter.
This is a similar case with the destination requirements, the importer is more competent as compared to the exporter.
In juxtaposition. In an Ex-Works shipment, there is no obligation on the seller to organize export clearance. That responsibility lies solely on the buyer.
There are of course exceptions to the rule. We recommend that you should always defer the risk and cost of transportation to the most competent party. Whether the competent person is either the buyer or the seller and their represents.
Factor 3 – Bill of Lading Arrangement
A Bill of Lading is is a contract of carriage and a receipt of goods. But more importantly, a bill of lading performs the most important role of a document of title.
A document of title facilitates the ownership transfer of goods from the seller to the buyer.
The reason why a document of title is important is that the appointed transporter ALWAYS holds possession of the goods.
Hence, if the seller wants a level of control when the transfer of ownership occurs, they can do so with a Bill of Lading.
One reason why sellers want control over ownership transfer of goods is due to the payment arrangement.
In other words, No Money = No Cargo.
Both CNF and CIF allow the exporter to dictate what type of bill of lading is issued. These INCOTERM also allows when the exporter can instruct the transporter to release the goods.
Conclusion on Most Common INCOTERM
Do not be bogged down by what INCOTERM is most common. By default, each shipment is different and it is best that the seller and buyer both negotiate the transportation arrangement.
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As with much of the rest of the world, the community of The Queen’s College was deeply affected by the Black Lives Matter campaigns in 2020. This led the Provost and Governing Body to issue a statement on 9 June 2020 noting that: ‘We see it as our role to do our utmost to ensure that Queen’s is a place where diversity is recognised as a profound source of richness; inclusivity and fairness are essential; and individual differences are respected in everything that we do.’
A Race, Diversity and Access working group was formed over the summer, made up of students and staff from across the College. Smaller sub-groups looked at a range of areas, including outreach activities, admissions and financial support for both undergraduates and postgraduates; the procedures related to hiring and retaining academic and non-academic staff members of the highest calibre; student support; and all aspects of fostering a community in which everyone feels respected, valued, and heard.
Work will continue and there is no quick fix to such complicated and long-standing issues.
We have, however, already seen a greater diversity of focus in College activities this academic year. Confluence@Queen’s is a new space for members of ethnic minority communities and allies to come together, mingle, exchange ideas, share in cultures and expand horizons, building a community for all of Queen’s across common rooms, staff and Fellows. We are also involving some of our alumni such as Honorary Fellow and author Caryl Phillips and a new search committee seeking out future Honorary Fellows will continue this direction by having diversity as one of its key considerations. The student-run Addison Society (for debating) meanwhile chose radical veganism and its relationship to race, class and queer rights as their first topic of the year, with guest speakers Christopher Sebastian and Laila Kassam.
We have also been able to build on the College’s strengths in History – which include welcoming the Harmsworth Visiting Professor of American History year (many of whom have addressed questions of race and the slave trade in their research) to become a member of the Fellowship each year. Thanks to the generosity of an Old Member, we will appoint an historian with knowledge of the culture, society or politics of people of African and/or Caribbean descent in Britain to the newly established Brittenden Fellowship in Black British History (along with an Associate Professorship or Professorship in Oxford’s History Faculty), starting in September 2021.
Queen’s has a long tradition in the study of twentieth-century British history and its current historians include Fellow in History John Davis, who works on twentieth century London, Fellow in Politics, Nicholas Owen, who works on the British left and oppositional social movements including anti-colonialism, and Rebecca Beasley, Tutorial Fellow in English who works on twentieth century literary modernism.
Announcing the Brittenden Fellowship, the College’s Senior Tutor, Seth Whidden, noted that ‘this post will contribute directly and meaningfully to the College’s unwavering commitment that Queen’s continue to be a welcoming place for all: within and beyond the syllabus. While necessarily looking to the past, this appointment of a Fellow in Black British History will also help us chart a course for our future.’ | <urn:uuid:cfe58ee2-98ce-4c51-b98c-c28b4906be5c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://oxfordandcolonialism.web.ox.ac.uk/queens-college | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.960031 | 687 | 1.875 | 2 |
One in the background
One is the host.
One was made from the ground
One is high the most.
Two identical umbilical cords
Two feathery flightless birds.
Two rules to live as life
Two must meet, one would be wife.
One exercises humans to sin
One cannot alone act the scene.
One has to eye, one has to be seen.
One would make a story’s skin.
Two humans will make good pages
if they synchronized their stages.
Two humans will make good music,
if they’re both slow and not quick.
One God still made two humans
to live with us is good and bad.
One design can wield one journey
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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or MT) is a public university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
- 1 Is MTSU close to Nashville?
- 2 Is MTSU a bad school?
- 3 Is Middle Tennessee State a black school?
- 4 Is Middle Tennessee State University a good school?
- 5 Is Chattanooga in Middle Tennessee?
- 6 Is Clarksville considered Middle Tennessee?
- 7 Is Middle Tennessee State University a party school?
- 8 What is Middle Tennessee State University known for?
- 9 How safe is Middle Tennessee State University?
- 10 What tier is Middle Tennessee State?
- 11 Is MTSU easy to get into?
- 12 Is MTSU bigger than UTK?
- 13 Is MTSU a community college?
- 14 Is Tennessee State University a good school?
- 15 Is MTSU a large school?
Is MTSU close to Nashville?
Metro Nashville and Middle Tennessee State University have enjoyed a long relationship. The training received by Metro Nashville Management Institute students can earn those students 3 upper division credit hours through MTSU’s Prior Learning Assessment process.
Is MTSU a bad school?
“Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is a good school to attend full-time and in person. The local area is great for college students with plenty of nightlife, affordable living, and a major city (Nashville) not far away.
Is Middle Tennessee State a black school?
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity The enrolled student population at Middle Tennessee State University is 64.6% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 6.46% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Asian, 3.63% Two or More Races, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0691% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
Is Middle Tennessee State University a good school?
Middle Tennessee State University has been named one of the best places to earn an undergraduate degree in the nation. MTSU was named one of “The Best 385 Colleges” — putting it in the top 13% of the country’s approximately 3,000 four-year institutions, according to the school.
Is Chattanooga in Middle Tennessee?
The city is located on the Cumberland River in northern Middle Tennessee. Other major cities are Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, and Murfreesboro (see below).
Is Clarksville considered Middle Tennessee?
Middle Tennessee contains the state’s capital and largest city, Nashville, as well as Clarksville, the state’s fifth largest city, and Murfreesboro, the state’s sixth largest city and largest suburb of Nashville.
Is Middle Tennessee State University a party school?
MTSU is a suitcase campus. Only about 3000 students live on campus and about the same live just off campus out of the 25,000 that attend. So on the weekends this place is like a ghost town but it is an amazing place. It is pegged to be a big party school but it really isn’t.
What is Middle Tennessee State University known for?
MTSU is most prominently known for its Recording Industry, Aerospace, Music and Concrete Industry Management programs. The university has partnered in research endeavors with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the United States Army, and the United States Marine Corps.
How safe is Middle Tennessee State University?
Overall Crime Stats: 186 Incidents Reported Based on a student body of 21,631 that works out to about 8.60 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,472 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Middle Tennessee State University.
What tier is Middle Tennessee State?
Middle Tennessee State University’s ranking in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #288.
Is MTSU easy to get into?
The school has a 94% acceptance rate ranking it #39 in Tennessee for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 8,409 out of 8,973 applicants were admitted making Middle Tennessee State University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements.
Is MTSU bigger than UTK?
MTSU is now larger than UT Knoxville.
Is MTSU a community college?
Motlow State Community College (MSCC) | Middle Tennessee State University.
Is Tennessee State University a good school?
Tennessee State University is ranked #33 out of #42 in Tennessee for quality and #29 out of #36 for Tennessee value. This means it is below average in educational quality and yet priced much higher than it should be. Find out if Tennessee State University offers in-state tuition that you may qualify for.
Is MTSU a large school?
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In a per curiam decision decided on May 27, 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States again upheld the finality of acquittals against an attempt at a prosecutor’s appeal.
The trial of Esteban Martinez was set to begin on May 17, 2010. His counsel was ready; the State was not. When the court swore in the jury and invited the State to present its first witness, the State declined to present any evidence. So Martinez moved for a directed not-guilty verdict, and the court granted it.
So the Court found the Martinez not guilty, acquitting him of the charges against him because the State was not ready when the trial was convened. Talk about dropping the ball.
But things got worse when the prosecutor appealed. Yes, the prosecutor appealed the Court’s decision to grant a directed acquittal. The reason for the appeal: because the prosecutor felt their motion for a continuance should’ve been granted. But as the Court pointed out in denying the motion, the Court had already waited almost 5 years to hear the trial on felony charges — meaning they were essentially risking infringing upon Martinez’s right to a speedy trial.
What’s still worse is that the appellate Court sided with the prosecutor, stating that the trial court’s refusal to grant continuance meant Martinez was never in jeopardy. From what corner of their posteriors they pulled that tripe is beyond me. The jury was sworn in, the judge started the trial, the State refused to present evidence, and they’re trying to say the defendant was never, in essence, put on trial? Yikes!
But thankfully the Supreme Court of the United States stepped in to end this, declaring that Martinez was rightfully acquitted, and that acquittal means he cannot be retried, and that the Illinois Supreme Court “manifestly erred in allowing the State’s appeal”.
So again we have more affirmation on the finality of acquittals.
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Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary Physique 1. we show that this Cdc42 effector MRCK activates Myosin-II at the apical pole to segregate aPKC-Par6 from junctional Par3, defining the apical domain name. Apically polarized MRCK-activated actomyosin contractility is usually reinforced by cooperation with aPKC-Par6 downregulating antagonistic RhoA-driven junctional actomyosin contractility, and drives polarization of cytosolic brush border determinants and apical morphogenesis. MRCK-activated polarized actomyosin contractility is necessary for apical morphogenesis and differentiation in vertebrate epithelia and photoreceptors. Our results recognize an apical origins of actomyosin-driven morphogenesis that lovers cytoskeletal reorganization to PAR polarity signalling. Epithelial cells polarize and type specific cell surface area domains which have different biochemical compositions, reflecting their different features1. The apical area often goes through a morphogenetic procedure leading to the introduction of actin-rich buildings that support particular apical features, like the clean boundary membrane of absorptive epithelia or the light-harvesting area of Drosophila photoreceptors. Development of such apical specializations depends on the recruitment of particular cytosolic elements that determine apical morphogenesis and, therefore, needs asymmetric distribution of cytosolic elements2. Epithelial polarization is certainly controlled by basolateral and apical polarity determinants3. Among which will be the conserved PAR protein that segregate into two specific cortical domains4 evolutionarily, 5. In epithelia, the boundary between your two domains, the apical/lateral boundary (restricted junctions in vertebrates, adherens junctions in flies), is certainly proclaimed by Par3, which is certainly recruited towards the cell surface area destined to the Par6-aPKC complicated. In response to apical Cdc42 activation, Par3 dissociates, demarking the apical/lateral boundary, as well as the Par6-aPKC complicated segregates in to the differentiating apical area6, 7. Studies in one-cell stage embryos suggest that PAR protein segregation Verteporfin inhibitor relies on asymmetric actomyosin activity, generating movement of anterior PAR complexes to the anterior pole, which results in Rabbit Polyclonal to MRPL46 the formation of two cortical domains that harbour distinct PAR proteins8C13. Anterior PAR proteins correspond to apical PARs in epithelia. The functional importance of actomyosin and, if relevant, how and where asymmetric Myosin-II activity is usually generated to drive apical accumulation of PAR proteins in epithelia is not clear. Identifying such mechanisms, however, is essential to understand how the interplay between mechanical forces generated Verteporfin inhibitor by actomyosin contractility and biochemical signalling guideline epithelial polarization and morphogenesis. In epithelia, RhoA is known to generate contractile forces driving junction formation and remodelling, a mechanism important during apical constriction and developmental processes requiring epithelial sheet movement and elongation14C16. In contrast, apical Cdc42 activation not only drives apical differentiation but also promotes apical growth at the cost of the basolateral domain name, counteracting junctional actomyosin-generated apical constriction17. In analogy to the embryo model, one would expect a mechanism of Myosin-II activation at the apical pole to create an actomyosin activity gradient that favours apical polarization if apical segregation of Par6-aPKC is indeed driven by actomyosin contractions. Therefore, we asked if and Verteporfin inhibitor how apical Cdc42 signalling activates asymmetric actomyosin contractility to stimulate apical polarization and plasma membrane morphogenesis, and how such a mechanism interacts with counteracting junctional RhoA signalling. Here, we show that this Cdc42 effector MRCK activates apical actomyosin contractility, initiating a pathway regulating apical morphogenesis, and cooperates with the aPKC-Par6 complex, which downregulates RhoA-driven junctional actomyosin contractility, to drive apical polarization. Results MRCK-activated Myosin-II drives apical morphogenesis As epithelial cells polarize and develop a specialized apical membrane domain name, Myosin-II polarizes apically at distinct sites along the apical membrane domain name including the junctional circumferential actomyosin belt18, 19. In cultured canine kidney epithelial MDCK cells that spontaneously differentiate, we found that phosphorylated MLC (myosin regulatory light chain), demarking active Myosin-II, is usually localised basolaterally in non-polarized cells and becomes increasingly enriched along the apical membrane domain name, forming caps that define the apical. | <urn:uuid:445b4af7-2e6a-44e0-87da-3af6e026d24c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://capecodmushroom.org/tag/verteporfin-inhibitor/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.885117 | 1,042 | 1.578125 | 2 |
Stores, administers, and monitor first aid treatments on injuries, accidents, and other health related illnesses.Prepares report on maintenance of accurate nursing and medical records and up-to-date client’s case notes.
Assists the emergency response of the project site.Acts as a first aider on-site.Documentation of medical records.Conduct regular examinations and check-ups of employees.
Secures adequate stock of first aid supplies and medicines. Develop and implement health and safety programs.Maintain a safe environment through the use of quality assurance and risk management strategies.
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Florida’s Move Over Law Adjusted to Keep Bicyclists Safe
Bicyclists are particularly vulnerable on the road. Riding a bike instead of relying on a motor vehicle can benefit both your health and the environment. Still, it is important to remember that bicyclists do not have the metal frame of a car or truck to protect them. This can significantly increase their chances of being injured when bicycle accidents occur.
Research indicates Florida is among the most dangerous states for bicyclists. Recent adjustments to Florida law may change that. Specifically, Florida has updated its laws regarding how motorists may overtake bicyclists. These laws also apply when overtaking similar vehicles. Examples include non-motorized scooters or electric bicycles. This overview will cover what you need to know about these changes.
How Changes to Florida’s Move Over Laws May Protect Bicyclists
The following conditions have been added to Florida’s “Move Over” laws in regarding to motorists overtaking bicyclists:
- A motorist overtaking a bicyclist or someone operating a similar vehicle in the same lane as them must ensure there is at least three feet of distance between their vehicle and the bicycle when doing so;
- If a motorist cannot pass a bicyclist while ensuring three feet of distance, they must drive at a safe distance behind the bicyclist until they are able to safely overtake them;
- A motorist must ensure there is three feet of distance between their vehicle and a bicycle or similar vehicle when overtaking, even if a bicycle is occupying a designated bike lane.
- Florida’s Department of Motor Vehicles must implement annual awareness programs offering Floridians information about safely overtaking bicycles, electric bikes, and other types of non-motorized vehicles.
However, these requirements do not apply when a motorist is passing a bicyclist in a separated bike lane. Florida law defines a separated bike lane as one in which a physical barrier exists between the lanes for bicyclists and the lanes for motorists.
Requirements for Bicyclists
Florida’s laws do not merely establish requirements for motorists overtaking bicyclists. They also address what cyclists must (and must not) do to ensure the safety of both themselves and others on the road.
Updates that apply to bicyclists and others riding similar vehicles include the following:
- Someone riding a bike or similar vehicle at a rate of speed that is less than the normal rate of speed for other vehicles on the roadway at that time must use a designated bike lane;
- If there is no designated bike lane, a cyclist must usually ride as close to the right as they reasonably can without endangering themselves or others;
- Bicyclists riding on one-way highways with two or more marked lanes have the option of riding as far to the left as they reasonably and safely can;
- Bicyclists on roadways or in bike lanes can ride no more than two abreast except on separated bicycle paths;
- Bicyclists can ride two abreast on roadway bike lanes if they can do so while both remaining in the designated lane;
- Bicyclists can ride two abreast in areas where doing so usually isn’t permitted if they are avoiding hazards or efficiently overtaking other bicyclists;
- If it is impossible to ride two abreast while remaining in the bike lane, bicyclists riding together must ride single-file;
- Groups of bicyclists traveling through stop signs may travel through the intersection in groups of 10 or fewer after coming to a complete stop and checking for oncoming traffic.
Violating these laws constitutes a non-criminal pedestrian violation. It can also impact the amount of compensation a victim may recover after an accident.
A victim’s own negligence can influence how much compensation they might collect after a bicycle accident in Florida. For example, maybe a victim is filing a claim or lawsuit to pursue compensation after a bike accident. Perhaps this accident primarily resulted from another party’s negligence.
However, maybe they were violating Florida’s bicyclist laws in some capacity when the accident occurred. It could be argued that their injuries would have been less severe had they followed the law. This can reduce the amount of compensation they might recover. Consider discussing your legal options with an experienced bicycle accident lawyer so you can determine how much money you can get after your accident.
In general, though, it is encouraging to see states like Florida proactively addressing bicycle safety concerns. It may be too early to know for certain how these adjustments will affect the safety of bicyclists on Florida’s roads. But, if they work as intended, the rate of bicycle accidents should go down in the coming years. | <urn:uuid:5cded28f-ac02-467c-bf63-28e943c3442e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.makeroadssafe.org/floridas-move-over-law-adjusted-to-keep-bicyclists-safe/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.960422 | 968 | 2.65625 | 3 |
Ultra Low Emission Zone – Update October 2021
As of the 25th October 2021 the Ultra Low emission zone has been expanded to 18 times the previous size, now covering the North and South circular. With aims of increasing the air quality in London it is predicted that 350,000 Londoners will be affected by the move and expected to pay a fee of £12.50 if their vehicles do not meet the requirements when driving throughout the ULEZ. Drivers who fail to pay the fee will then be faced with a £160 fine, dropping to £80 if paid within 14 days. On twitter London mayor Sadiq Khan stated ‘We’ve expanded the ULEZ to bring cleaner air to almost 4 million Londoners’ and ‘Doing nothing is not an option’.
Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) comes into effect in April 2019
The Mayor of London is bringing the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge forward by 17 months with a new proposed start date of 8 April 2019.
The restrictions replace the existing T-charge and will affect all vehicles entering the capital as it will be implemented across the same area as the existing congestion charge, however the ULEZ will be enforced for the maximum 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.
There will be no charge for diesel vehicles that meet Euro 6 requirements or petrol vehicles that comply with the Euro 4 requirements, however the cost for cars, vans and motorbikes that do not meet the criteria will be £12.50 per day and £100 per day for lorries, buses and coaches.
TFL will reinvest all revenue accrued from the scheme to improve London’s transport infrastructure and help to maintain cleaner, greener more efficient fleets throughout the city and it is hoped that by 2019 the proposals will have reduced emissions by at least 20% (which includes cutting NOx by 50%). Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “This builds on the success of the T-charge and is part of my comprehensive plan to clean London’s air.”
Speaking at a transport manager’s conference in Somerset, Ian Gallagher, FTA’s head of policy for the west and south-west, said that within the next few years the ULEZ will probably be rolled out to other UK cities including Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham and Sheffield. It is also speculated that as the London moves towards creating a low emission environment, the changes could trigger a sharp rise in new HGV and LCV sales as operators look to replace individual fleet vehicles with new energy efficient models. Some have even suggested that truck manufacturers may struggle to meet this high demand in such a short space of time.
Conflict Of Opinions
Critics of the scheme include the BVRLA who have stated it is disappointing that commercial vehicle operators have not been given enough time to prepare for these new compliance standards and are calling for special considerations to be given to SMEs. BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: “Many of these operators will be small and medium sized businesses that rely on buying second-hand vehicles from larger fleets and can’t afford to go and buy a whole new Euro VI fleet at short notice.”
RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett has also gone on record to say that bringing forward the introduction of the ULEZ flies in the face of common sense, as more than half of the UK HGV fleet will not be Euro VI compliant. Natalie Chapman, Head of FTA policy for London, has also stated that the charge may unfairly impact HGV fleets: “HGV operators work to such tight margins that the £100 simply wouldn’t make commercial sense,” she explained, “leaving operators the choice of stumping up for a new vehicle or sub-contracting.”
It seems unlikely that many operators will be able to stump up the cash for a brand new Tesla truck, which can reportedly offer approximately 400 miles of range on a 30 minute charge and go from 0-60 mph in 20 seconds while hauling 80,000 pounds. The ‘electric semi’, with its distinctive curves and aerodynamic design could be the key to revolutionising the freight and logistics industry, however Tesla will be competing with Mercedes, Daimler and a multitude of other electric vehicle manufacturers to produce the definitive environmentally friendly ‘truck of the future’.
There are many challenges that arise with new laws that enforce pollution restrictions in any city whilst trying to ensure the local economy can continue to thrive, especially in densely populated and prosperous urban jungles such as London. It is difficult to implement new legislation that is fair to all affected parties, however if governments and businesses can continue working together, the future should hopefully be cleaner and quieter with a better quality of life for everyone.
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On Tuesday 28 March 2006 12:00 am, Greg London wrote:
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> it to survive in the long run, thankfully the
> GNU-GPL license was chosen, so that when the
> political motivation went away, the project was still
> empowered to succeed as as possible.
where are you getting this history of Linux from?
all the best,
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What is service user and carer involvement in research?
Service user and carer involvement in research is often called Patient and Public Involvement or PPI. This describes the close partnership working between service users, carers, and researchers during different stages of the research process. Many people define public involvement in research as doing research ‘with’ or ‘by’ the public, rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ the public. When service users or carers take part in research, it’s extremely valuable but this is not the same as being ‘actively’ involved.
Active involvement means working together with researchers to help make decisions about what type of research should take place; what questions are asked; how the research is done; what the results mean; and how the research results are used in practice (implementation).
Play the video below to hear Expert by Experience Sarah Rae's story about being involved in research.
Why do people get involved as a service user or carer researcher?
People get involved in research for many different reasons. Some people decide to get involved because:
- This is a positive way to use their experience to help improve mental health services. It gives people using the services (and taking part in the study) an opportunity to have their views heard.
- It can make them feel valued and part of the picture and can even increase their sense of ‘empowerment’ and self-esteem.
- They would like to gain experiences, new skills and training which can lead to other opportunities and meet new people.
- These new experiences can help increase self belief and confidence in their own abilities, which often contributes to their ongoing recovery.
What do people do when they are involved in research?
There are many ways that people can get involved. Tor example, they can:
- Talk to researchers about their research ideas
- Advise researchers about how they can make their research more user friendly and relevant
- Help to develop information leaflets for people taking part in research that are easy to read and understandable
- Help researchers to carry out research, such as by interviewing other service users
- Become a member of a research advisory group and give a service user’s or carer’s perspective on a research project or issue
- Review and provide comments on a research proposal
- Help to share the results of research with other service users and the public
Every project is different. Involvement can be a one-off consultation or it can be an ongoing collaboration.
What are the benefits of being involved in research?
Evidence and experience tells us that involvement of service users and carers can add value at all stages of the research process. It is the service user and carer perspective that brings benefits.
People who have been affected by mental health issues often have a unique understanding of the key issues. Afterall, they have lived experience. They see things in a different way, which gives the researchers a greater insight into mental health issues and the way their research will affect the community. In this way they can help ensure that research is more relevant to clinical practice and the results are more relevant to service users and carers.
Service user and carer involvement can also generate interest in Research and Development (R&D) activity, which leads to the creation of joint research projects with service users, carers and staff. It also enables the Trust to focus on service user and carer values.
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The Free State of Thuringia is a federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany. State capital and largest city is Erfurt.
Thuringia has a high density of cultural sites, for example the Wartburg in Eisenach, the Hainich National Park, the Bauhaus in Weimar and in Erfurt the cathedral and the oldest surviving synagogue in Central Europe.
Curious: Several places in the northwest of the state claim to be the exact center of Germany.
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libthr and main thread stack size
Ivan A. Kosarev
ivan at ivan-labs.com
Thu Aug 7 12:27:33 UTC 2014
According to libthr's thr_init.c (the 9.2 version) init_main_thread()
allocates s.c. "red zone" below the main stack in order to protect other
stacks. The size of the main stack is determined by the
_thr_stack_initial variable that is declared extern though it doesn't
seem it can be changed. The value of the variable is set to 4M on 64-bit
platforms which is obviously not sufficient for the most of real programs.
Can anyone please confirm that there is no way to increase the stack
size for the main thread and thus any program linked against libthr has
only a few megabytes of stack memory for its main thread--whatever the
system stack size (ulimit -s) is set to?
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Dearest kids, a word about travel,
We've just crossed from the North Island of New Zealand to its South Island by ferry. It was a 3-hour crossing and now we're on our way via rail to the town of Christchurch where in the very recent past earthquakes ravaged the unsuspecting town.
Thinking of New Zealand as an English country is truly misguided. It's rather part of a Polynesian triangle with Hawaii to the north, Easter island to the east, and New Zealand to the south. With that triangle as the indigenous peoples' travel map, you can quickly recognize New Zealand's geographic location as one of the Polynesia islands. That the British Crown's explorers claimed her only confuses New Zealand's authentic existence in the down under.
Since two of the tectonic plates crash together along New Zealand's South Island shoreline and the ring of fire forms its backbone, it's hard to imagine why early Polynesian voyagers would have wanted to be here. It's even harder to understand why European explorers would have found safety here. But all one has it do is to look around at the majestic beauty of this almost untouched land to know what lured all the voyagers here. The volcanic clues of hot springs and geysers may have been identified as connected to the pagan gods rather than recognized as indicators of the dangers of the moving earth's crust. Further mystifying new arrivals might have been the infrequency of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes making New Zealand's islands seem idyllic in so many other ways.
Separated from Pangea millions of years ago, New Zealand finds itself uniquely housing plants and animals that live nowhere else. The strangeness of a land with only 2 bats as its entire mammal population seems magically appropriate in this Lord of the Rings movie setting. But the pristine nature of New Zealand has been contaminated by many travelers wittingly and unwittingly dropping other species, plants and animals, to find homes in what would never have been their locations.
Kiwis are what the current residents of New Zealand call themselves while we think of the yummy green fruit by that name. And like Americans, those Kiwis represent a real mix of immigrants who easily shed their native lands to assume the Kiwi lifestyle and display a genuine warmness and friendliness to visitors. Outdoors people, Kiwis appreciate their country's physical diversity and untouched spans of rolling hills, winding rivers, sharp mountains, deep valleys, and rocky shores which the blue Pacific protects and almost promises not to pitch those tsunamis other Polynesian countries fear.
Travel is a wonderful way to learn about other places on the planet, its geography and its people. In fact, we as a school, encourage you to travel with your children whenever you can as part of their global education. Don't worry about what they'd be missing at school rather think about what they'd be missing about life if you didn't include them as often as you are able. In fact, I was just playing with my thoughts and I imagined that when the school were to give your child homework for school missed, you might in turn give the school itself homework for what everyone else would be missing by not accompanying you and your child on those educational travels you're taking! Tee hee!
I’m not sure where we got our insistence that our child tell the truth upon demand, but we parents have it. It’s something worth thinking about because not telling the truth does come so easily to our children whether we like it or not.
Truth is a complicated idea because it is clouded with our opinions and our intake of information, our sources for that information, and our almost burning desire to know, in this case to know if our child is in fact telling us The Truth.
There may be a difference between Truth and The Truth, but again, it’s complicated. Truth is something we all philosophically seek while The Truth is something we believe exists and someone has it.
As parents, what we desperately want from our children is The Truth, as in “telling The Truth,” or more simply as in telling me, your parent, what you did and what all happened. And herein lies our dilemma. Our child knows only his or her truth. He may believe totally in the veracity of his truth, but it may, despite the child’s good intentions, simply be the child’s truth but not The Truth. It may be what the child truly believes happened, but that may not be accurate or really truthful. So the first problem that faces us when we’re seeking The Truth from our child is that by asking or even demanding that our child tell The Truth, is that his truth may be truthful to him, but not true to all observers or participants. It’s his truth but not the universal truth.
The second complicating factor is that the child may have a handle on what he did but because he now realizes it was not something of which to be proud, he does not want to tell you his truth. And to further frustrate us, the child knows that because we don’t know what really happened, he can save himself by telling us something that exonerates him. We know this, too, so we try to get the child to tell us The Truth by bargaining. We tell him things like, “I need to know what happened (The Truth) so that I can help you solve this problem and not get into trouble. I can’t help you if you lie to me. You won’t be in any trouble if you tell The Truth.”
And the final aspect of this dilemma is that we are operating under our own set of illusions, too. We believe our own version of The Truth and therefore we know when to believe our child. It is our truth that tells us that we can tell when our child is lying. Again, that is our truth, but not the universal truth. For The Truth is that we cannot accurately tell when our child is lying!
Studies about truth telling show us that chance gives us a 50-50 possibility of being able to tell if a child is truthful. So how do parents hold up against chance in being able to tell if the child is truthful? Parents are no better than chance, 50-50. You may not believe this because you may think you can tell if your child is telling the truth or not, but in reality you can’t. You’re only as good as chance is.
Oh, a child may feel anxious or uncomfortable when lying to us, but he’s so good at it that we can’t detect it even if we think we can. Remember, we are no better at this than chance is or 50/50. The physical signs that indicate the child is willfully not being truthful are not apparent to the naked eye. For example, when a child lies, his cheeks cool and his nose warms. Special cameras can detect this but not our eyes.
To further complicate our problem is that our children have been practicing avoiding The Truth for years! He learned how to lie somewhere between the ages of 2 and 4 years. He also learned the power of these lies by recognizing that because we didn’t really know The Truth, and he did; he had all the power over the portrayal of The Truth. The child learned how to demonstrate what we thought was honesty with facial expressions and quiet and calm words, and a level of persistence in repeating the story.
Now that you have been confronted with The Truth about children lying, what can your strategy be to encourage your child to be boldly truthful? My suggestion to you is to stop asking him if he is telling The Truth. Second, don’t punish or get mad if you discover that he is lying. In other words, don’t give so much emphasis to The Truth, and instead give your efforts in trying to discover what your child’s problem is that causes him to hide The Truth from you. Of what is he afraid? When you discover that, then you can approach The Truth fearlessly. And you can create a home where children aren’t afraid to make mistakes but are willing to tell the truth about them.
I’m not an avid reader of the Harvard Business Review, but I came upon an article in the July 1985 issue that caught me. It was titled “Discipline without Punishment: A Best Practices Approach to Disciplining Employees.” I read the first line and was hooked for the next 22 pages. The article was about Tampa Electric’s decision to switch to a non-punitive approach to discipline, something our school has been working on, which I was curious to see that corporate America was, too! But for now, let’s just consider children.
How can it be possible for children to learn how to behave if they don’t get punished? How will they learn the lessons of good behavior without a little sting from some discipline enacted by the caring adults? Forgoing punitive discipline lets kids get away with bad behavior, we believe. Without punitive discipline, kids become spoiled, we fear. Finally, punishments are something we all believe in, something we seldom question.
I lived and worked in California for five years where I taught first and second grades in public schools, and was also a math consultant to an inner city public elementary school in Oakland. The year was 1967. In those days California was a progressive state with what seemed like lots of money for public school education. They had recently been working with an innovation, which failed. They had made huge classrooms for 100 students (four classes) by taking out walls. Instead of each of the four teachers teaching three groups of reading, they divided the entire 100 into four reading classes, and each teacher only taught one class, one preparation, one set of papers to grade. It seemed then like a good idea, conservation of the teacher’s time and efforts. However, no one considered how difficult it would be to manage 100 six year olds in a gymnasium-sized space. So when I got hired, they were deconstructing the “pod” classrooms and putting the walls back in to the buildings.
Fast forward five years and I returned to Bradenton to live. I found Manatee County was unaware of what had been learned in California and upon hearing about “pods” were busy taking walls out of their elementary schools, creating huge classrooms for 100 students and four teachers. Predictably, their lesson was the same as in California, and so after a few years the walls returned to the classrooms here. I watched this happen with disbelief. How could this have happened? Doesn’t the right hand know what the left hand does?
But the truth was that each system was acting on their own assumptions of what they thought would work without using any evidence. And that, my dear parents, is what we all too often do. We ignore what is true because it doesn’t fit with our beliefs.
Let’s get back to discipline and children. Most of us believe that children need to suffer some form of punishment in order to learn the lesson. Punishments run the gamut from being sent to one’s room to being spanked. Children soon discover we’re in charge, and they learn to avoid giving us the whole story for fear of punishment. We end up punishing our children based on what we think has happened. Our children don’t reason that they deserved the punishment and thank us for administering it. Rather they go to their rooms with anger against us and a determination not to get caught the next time. They think they were mistreated by us, and they feel wrongly maligned. They do not say to themselves, “I learned my lessons. I’m glad my parents punished me because it taught me the lesson.”
And in fact research has shown that punishment doesn’t work. But we neither read the research nor do we believe this research.
None-the-less, for a moment just imagine that you are going to try something else when it comes to correcting your child’s misbehavior. You are not going to punish your child, but you are going to do something else instead. You are going to teach your child how to find solutions to his problems, which too often result in his misbehavior.
Here’s the outline of action:
Wait until you and your child are not mad and have calmed down.
Say non-accusatory statements like:
“Gee, you seem really upset at John.”
“Yeah, I am. He always tries to get me in trouble.”
“Oh, what does he do?”
“He tells on me for nothing.”
“What do you mean, nothing? Looks like he makes you mad.”
“Yeah, he makes me real mad.”
“Is that why you hit him?”
“Yeah, he was going to trip me so I hit him so he couldn’t do that.”
“How did that work for you?”
“Well, not that well.”
“Let’s rethink the problem and see if we can come up with a better solution, one that works for you and one you don’t get in trouble for doing.”
This is how we begin. Notice, we don’t take sides, we don’t accuse either child, we don’t judge any behavior. But we do address it and we are trying to teach the child how to make better decisions, how to deal with issues peacefully without resorting to fighting. If we don’t think of these times as teaching moments, we will find that when children have poor problem-solving skills, they resort to poor decisions that only make the situations worse. They’re not trying to be misbehaving; they just aren’t skilled yet.
Misbehavior means something, and it deserves adults taking time to teach children how to act better. Will this work magic? Will tempers get under control right away? No, it takes time and lots of patience and some parenting instruction! But it can be the start of really teaching children how to behave better and how to solve problems peacefully without hurting them or your relationship with them.
You might have asked yourself the question, “Why are children grouped by multiple ages in a Montessori school when all other schools put children of the same age in one classroom?”
Maria Montessori was a very perceptive person. She was able to observe that children exhibited certain characteristics across a range of ages. As she observed this, she created what is known to us Montessorians as the “planes of development”. These stages of development are still observed today by Montessori educators and many psychologists as well. Childhood is divided into six-year groups and each group is called a plane.
Imagine a horizontal line crossing this page with an equilateral triangle sitting on that line. Then trace with your finger on the triangle starting at the left vertex and going away from the horizontal line. This ascent represents birth to 3 years. Then trace the line back down to the horizontal line. This decent represents 3 years to 6 years of age. This is the first plane of development, and young children from birth to six are in this plane with toddlers being on the first part and primary children being on the second part. The next plane of development is again a triangle sitting on the horizontal line next to the first triangle. This ascent is 6 to 9 years and the descent is 9 to 12 years. The third triangle sitting on the line represents 12 to 15 years and 15 to 18 years. These triangles go on to adult life. But once you see these triangles representing the stages of life you can begin to understand why we group children in multiple ages in our classrooms.
Within each plane of development, children of those ages share common sensitivities to learning. Therefore, if a child has a sensitivity to order, for example, we want to teach him how to order his environment while he’s sensitive to that lesson. In fact, this sensitivity is true for the first stage of development, 3 to 6 years, which is why in the primary classrooms each material is always kept in the same place on a shelf and never in a cluttered toy box. 6 to 12-year-old children are sensitive to order too but not physical order. They don’t care as much if their rooms are neat or not, but they care a lot if justice is ordered equally. They are sensitive to moral order, which is why we work on teaching children in this plane how to solve problems.
If we look around our own social settings we see that we never lived in singular age groups except when we’re in school. We group ourselves according to our interests, not according to our ages. In Montessori schools we group children according to the planes of development so that we can teach them what they are ready and interested to learn. There are many benefits to this. One obvious one is that children do not need to adjust to a new school classroom and teacher every year. Another is that older children can help younger ones. Children can see what’s ahead. And children can benefit from a wider diversity of educational materials in the classroom.
Perfect parenting shouldn’t be our goal. It’s difficult to be a perfect parent. No, it’s impossible. It means you would provide a great example, a perfect one for your child, never getting angry or losing your temper, raising your voice, or critizing your child. It means you would be kind, considerate, and loving of your child at all times. It’s a wonderful ambition, but try as you might you cannot be a perfect parent. And it’s no wonder. You’ve come to this job in your life so poorly trained. In fact, what you bring to this job is a lack of experience and a lack of training. All you really have is a set of old parenting tapes of what was done to you by your parents as they raised you. Not only are these tapes old and out of date, but you have trouble accurately accessing them because you were young for much of their taping and have a childish view of them in addition to a somewhat faulty childhood memory. The usual way you access these tapes is through your unanalyzed behavior. The information on these tapes appears to you without warning and without your requesting it. One moment you surprise yourself by either what you say or do to your child and you find yourself thinking to your self, “I’m getting like my mom ,” or “I’m acting like my dad. Where did that come from? ”
Well, it came from you as a small child. You did then just what your child does now. You watched and observed your parents so closely – but not analytically, rather in a copying way – so closely that you were able to make an exact copy of their behavior, the perfect copy cat you were just as your child is now. But remember what you weren’t was analytical. You didn’t realize then that your dad had gotten a poor evaluation that day or that your mom was upset because her hourly wage was less than her fellow worker’s. You didn’t know your behavior that day would irritate them so much that they would yell at you. But you heard their voice coming out of your mouth the other day, and you felt guilty, yet surprised and somewhat baffled.
It’s hard to be just a perfect parent because of our lack of training. Don’t discourage yourself; just accept it. Then read, study, attend parenting classes, and educate yourself to be a better parent. That’s doable!
My children were little when the “Pop Ups” appeared on NBC television on Saturday mornings, sandwiched in between cartoons. It was Dr. Gattegno’s idea that many children could be taught to read rather effortlessly by watching these randomly selected minutes of animated letters. He had observed how interested children were in commercials, perhaps even more interested than in the programs they interrupted. He had noticed that children would watch a commercial until they mastered it and then lose interest in that commercial and watch and learn another, master it, lose interest and move on to the next one, and so on. That gave him the idea that the children could direct their own learning to read by watching commercial type reading lessons. He created 18 one-minute animated reading offerings which were so clever that children saw their similarity to commercials and immediately focused their attention on them. An unknown number of children taught themselves to read in this manner.
Almost 30 years have passed since the creation of the “Pop Ups.” Probably few copies of those 18 minutes still exist, but our school is fortunate enough to still have them. We have used them to teach our 4- and 5-year-old children since our school began in 1976. We use all of Dr. Gattegno’s Words in Color materials: the charts, the primers, the worksheets, and the “Pop Ups.” We have also created our own hands-on materials for the young children. We have colored letters that are cut outs which the little children can use to write words and sentences since writing with pencils is challenging for 4 year olds. We have written many little booklets for the children to read. We have created even more gap games and transformations.
I remember early on talking to Dr. Gattegno about additional reading materials. One question was, “Couldn’t there be more booklets for them to read as they moved through the restricted signs and sounds of Words in Color?” Also I wondered what about more written work assignments for the children? Other programs have so much of this additional stuff.
His answer was that it was the work of each teacher to create whatever else she felt her children could use to enhance their learning. He always had high expectations for teachers. I appreciated that about him.
A few weeks ago I observed two four-year olds working with the little cut-out colored letters. They had formed and were reading “ta, tu, ti, te, to” and then quickly “tap, tip, top.” The chart with the colored rectangles was on the wall and beside it was the first wall chart. Other children were gathered around the wall chart and were pointing to words they could read, “up, pup, pop, pat, pit,…” and so on. It was fun to watch such young children learning to read in a game-like fashion that was void of competition or pressure to perform. I felt like in this lesson the children were safe, safe to learn with the skills they had mastered as babies learning to speak their native tongues. These mental skills of young learners Dr. Gattegno recognized as “the powers of the mind.” So here I was watching children making use of their powers of their minds – transformations, stressing and ignoring, their will, imagery, feed back, and relativity. They were already competent learners when they came to school, and now at our school they were permitted to use their competence in teaching themselves the next lessons, those of learning how to read.
At our school we continue to believe it is indeed every child’s birthright to learn how to read. We are doing all we can to bring this reality to our students. This is our commitment. So now you can visit our web site and watch our new reading video. Notice how confident the children are, how relaxed and willing to share their reading skills. Notice too how it appears they like what they are doing. What could be better than a school that knows how to teach children.
If I were to ask you who discovered America, you would probably answer Christopher Columbus in 1492. If I asked you what was learned by his discovery, you might say that the world was round instead of flat. Well, neither of those answers is correct. There were other far earlier explorers, the Vikings and even the Chinese for example, who had landed on the North American continent centuries before Columbus did. Furthermore, at the time Columbus traveled the educated world knew the world was not flat.
I find it interesting that despite our level of advancement and technology, so many Americans still do not know this history. What does that say about our educational system or our experiences with it?
As a Montessorian I consider myself a non-traditional educator. I no longer believe ideas about education which have been proven wrong even if they are still part of the mainstream body of educational thought.
For me this is easy in a way because my children are already grown and educated, so I don’t need to worry about them getting into a great college or being prepared for a wonderful working career! I’m no longer responsible for their education. But for you all, things are different. You must bear the responsibility for your child’s educational opportunities. I can imagine how challenging it is for you to opt for a non-traditional education for your children because you might wonder if this different way of educating children will give your child the same result as a traditional system. You might be further confused by the look of the classroom. In a Montessori classroom, children aren’t quietly sitting in seats listening to teachers the way we did when we were little.
But let’s look at something that has a lot of research around it to see whether we should still believe in it. Let’s look at homework. In a traditional system, homework is vital. This is because the whole curriculum is based on memory. A child must remember his lessons. The teacher and her textbooks are considered the fount of information and he or she stands in front of the class and leads the group. She flows forth with information which the child is required to learn. Because memory is not one of our best modes of learning, many children forget the lessons. Teachers know this will happen so they have several ways to reinforce the child’s memory. Repetition is one way. It helps a child remember if the teacher repeats the information several times. Thus the child is given many papers that reinforce the information; some are done at school and some are done at home. There just isn’t enough time for the child to repeat the work at school so the work overflows to the home arena. After the homework there is usually a review of the material, and finally a test is given to see what the child retained. Many times there is a grade given to represent the level of the lesson that was learned by the child. Sometimes, if the child did poorly on the test, the material is again reviewed for the child, perhaps during school or after school or even with a tutor. More frequently, however, the child accepts the test grade as an evaluation of her work and moves on to the next lesson.
Alfie Kohn, reputed author and parent, has researched homework to see whether there is an advantage for the child to have homework. The book, The Homework Myth, is available in the parent’s library at our school in case you want to read it. Here is some of what he found:
At best, most homework studies show only an association, not a causal relationship. As statisticians will tell us correlation does not prove causation. Most research cited to show that homework is academically beneficial does not prove homework is the reason behind the benefits.
Homework studies confuse grades and test scores with learning. In 1998, a study was conducted with both younger and older students, grades 2-12, using both grades and standardized test scores to measure achievement. The effect on grades of amount of homework assigned, for both younger and older students, showed no significant relationship; the effect on test scores of amount of homework assigned, for both younger and older students, demonstrated no significant relationship; the effect on grades of amount of homework done, for younger students, demonstrated a negative relationship, for older students a positive relationship; the effect on test scores of the amount of homework done, for both younger and older students, showed no significant relationship.
There is no evidence of any academic benefit from homework in elementary school.
The results of national and international exams raise further doubts about homework’s role. Fourth graders who did no homework got roughly the same score in the 2000 school year on the math exam as those who did 30 minutes a night.
I’ve had it in my mind for many years to write a book called, In Defense of Children. I have felt all my professional life that children need advocates who are knowledgeable about what kind of education is truly best for them. Homework is one example of too many educators and parents thinking the world is flat just because the horizon is. It’s time to free ourselves of wrongful thinking and to grant our children the kind of support they truly need to be all they are capable of becoming.
The studies are clear. Children who are read stories learn to read better than children who are not. When parents demonstrate that they, too, love reading to themselves, they model a love of reading to their children which children like to emulate. This seems understandable. But what I’ve been wondering about is the impact of telling stories to children.
For over 40 years I’ve been telling children the stories of Uncle Lloyd. He was my real uncle, my mother’s oldest brother. I heard these stories in the evening when I was a child. My grandmother, Lloyd’s mother, often spent the nights with us and returned to her home during the days. We slept together in my bedroom and she would scratch my back and tell me these stories of her first-born child. I loved hearing these stories and asked her to tell them to me over and over again.
When I was a child it was common for adults to tell stories. We had books but not so many as your children have in today’s time. We didn’t have lots of toys to play with, certainly no electronic games. Our fun was created by our own imaginations as we pretended a card table with a sheet over it was a cave. Without many picture books, we learned to make our own mental images as stories were told to us. We had to listen carefully to get the gist of the story; there weren’t any visual aids. Times were different as they are for all generations, different, not better not worse, just ours. The time then belonged to us and our way of life.
I’ve thought a lot about those days, how much fun it was to be with my grandmother each night as she devoted herself to me. I’ve been impressed at how I’ve held on to those stories of Uncle Lloyd that she told me. But even more than that, I’ve been dumbfounded by how children over all these years have loved hearing these stories. They ask to be told them over and over again. Now for those of you who haven’t heard these stories, let me tell you that they’re not magical or mystical stories. They aren’t the stuff of Harry Potter. They’re just little vignettes about the life of a child growing up in the early 1900s. I have a few old, old photographs which prove to the children that these people really did live but don’t show anything related to the substance of the Uncle Lloyd stories. No, the children are required to listen carefully and to do just what I did when I was little, make their own mind pictures of Uncle Lloyd’s life.
There’s something to all this that we all need to take in. Oral stories are a tradition as old as time and as valuable, too. Start your own storytelling legacy with your own children. Then when they are my age they will know their own history and be able to preserve it.
Dr. Gattegno, originator of our Words in Color reading program and noted educator, would remind parents and teachers that we adults could better understand the problems confronting our children because we had been their ages. They, on the other hand, could not relate to our point of view because they had not yet lived our age! But it seems we so quickly forget what it was like being a kid. We forget what effect our parents’ form of discipline had on us, how we thought about it, what we wished it might have been. So what we need to do is to search our own personal history, our own childhoods, and try to get in touch with ourselves as children. Then perhaps we can better parent our offspring.
When we look at the lessons we want our children to learn, among them are the practical matters of common sense living. For instance, we know that in order to be a successful member of our society, children need to learn to postpone gratification. They must learn that they can’t have what they want right now. My husband used to have an unwritten rule about this. Whenever a child asked for something NOW, the answer was always, “no.” The children learned to stage their requests in advance to maximize their chances of getting what they wanted or even needed.
Children also need to learn that they don’t get to have everything they want. Some things just won’t be theirs. This isn’t so much a desire on our parts to raise children who aren’t greedy, but it is also to teach children that things don’t bring happiness, and having more doesn’t make life better.
Another lesson is that they must learn to do things they don’t want to do. Oh, that life could be only doing what we like to do! But that’s not reality for us or our children. This is a particularly interesting one for us Montessorians because we want all of our students to like all of their work! Montessori used to talk of enticing children with intriguing lessons so that they would fall in love with their work. Sometimes this works and at other times normal boredom appears, and children find that work can’t always be exciting and interesting but that it is sometimes just something we must do. Here children have the opportunity to learn self discipline. They must learn to lead themselves in areas of obligation to the completion of tasks. Of course this becomes more important as children grow older – they get assignments and homework. But it is something that can begin to be taught at an earlier age by having chores that everyone shares at home.
A chore is something all members of the family do for the welfare of all. There is no financial reward for chores. Jobs, on the other hand, do receive financial payment. The difference between chores and jobs are that chores are things that must be done with regularity to make daily living easier for all. Some examples of these are setting the table, taking out the trash, and washing the dishes. Jobs can be things like weeding the garden, mowing the lawn, or helping an adult fix something. Jobs get advertised while chores get assigned. All of this happens at weekly family meetings.
Mom or Dad announces at the family meeting that there are some chores that need doing. A list is produced of maybe six things that need doing daily. (These do not include cleaning one’s own room, making one’s own bed, or folding one’s own laundry. Those things one does for oneself, not for the welfare of others in the family.) Children may each choose a chore or two to do. The chore will be done for one or two weeks, then the chores will be rotated to other children. The children will discover that some chores are OK and some are not as much fun to do. This is part of the lesson. Remember ,we want to begin teaching our children that we all must do some things we don’t like. Children learn this isn’t so horrible, and they even learn strategies for getting the chores done. Some children will do the chores right away while others will wait until the last minute, but chores are a part of living responsibly in a family. Other things that children like to do, like having friends over for play dates or participating in after school activities, aren’t offered until the chores are completed.
If we want our children to be successful in our culture, we must set up situations through which they can learn the lessons. We need to make these situations as much like the real world as possible. In the real world none of us get to do just what we want all day long. Obligations are part of life. Children need to get these lessons besides the ones of multiplication and spelling!
Slow down! Stop rushing, and above all, stop rushing your children! Take the word “hurry” and hide it. It’s a word children don’t understand anyhow and won’t obey even if they were to understand it. What children hear when you say “hurry” is that you’re going to leave them. They are frightened by that idea and instead of doing what you want, they may become paralyzed with anxiety or fear and many times end up actually slowing down and becoming somewhat befuddled!
So, instead of frantically calling out to your children and telling or asking them to hurry, you can plan ahead and create strategies that have better chances of working. Here is a suggestion you might try.
First, in a calm manner and at a time when you are not going anywhere, when there is no pending problem, tell your child that you have a problem and need his help in solving it. ( I am not certain how versed you are with this kind of dialogue, so I am going to give you examples of the words to say.) Say, “ Gee, I’ve got a problem and I need your help. Are you available now to hear my problem and help me problem solve?” Probably your child will say, “Sure.” But if he doesn’t, then you say, “When would be a good time for me to talk to you about my problem?” He says, “In about 30 minutes.” You return in 30 minutes. Then you say, “I’m feeling really upset because each morning when it’s time to go to school I find myself yelling at you to hurry so I won’t be late for work. I don’t want to yell at you, I feel terrible when I do that, but I get so nervous that I’m going to be late for work, that I just lose it and start yelling. I want to be on time for work, and I don’t want to yell at you any more. Can you think of a plan we could create that would help me get to the car in a more peaceful manner, that would still allow me to get to work on time and not yell at you in the process?”
Your child could say almost anything, so I’ll have to guess! He might say, “I sure hate it when you yell at me. I don’t want to leave the house; I just want to hide somewhere when you do that.” Or he might offer up a solution like, “Maybe you could get up earlier.” When he begins to offer a suggestion, you get out a piece of paper and start writing down any of his suggestions. Hopefully his ideas will also give you new ideas, too. Your idea list might look like this:
1. Mom gets up 15 minutes earlier to have more time.
2. Child gets own alarm clock and uses it to get himself up instead of having Mom wake him.
3. Before Mom starts yelling and goes out the door, Mom gives Child a 5-minute notice (Mom cheerfully says, ‘The car is pulling out in 5 minutes.”), then a 1 minute notice.
4. Child dresses before eating breakfast to make sure he’s ready after he eats.
5. Mom rings a bell when she’s ready to leave instead of calling (yelling) out.
6. Child gives the 5-minute warning to Mom and then the 1-minute warning to her.
7. Child packs lunch the night before.
8. Mom and Child put shoes by the door the night before.
9. Child selects clothes for school the night before and lays them out on his dresser.
… to be continued
Once you’ve exhausted the ideas (remember to write every idea down even if you don’t like it), then you look at them together and you deselect the ones you don’t like. You might say, “I’m not willing to get 15 minutes less sleep. I can’t get up any earlier, so number 1 is no good.” Your child might say, “ I don’t want you to ring a bell when it’s time to go; that’s too much like school! Number 5 is a no go for me.” With that you draw a line through each deselected one. You will end up with perhaps only one that doesn’t have a line in it, and that’s your solution. Or there might be two that you both like. So now you have formulated a plan that you both are willing to try tomorrow morning. This is the first step. It doesn’t mean that your problem is solved because we don’t know if this plan will be followed yet! But we’re hopeful.
Now you say to your child, “Thank you so much for helping me. I feel so relieved. I am feeling like I’ll be able to get to work tomorrow morning on time, and I’m also thinking that I’ll be able to do it without yelling. I’m going to be calm because of the plan you helped me create. Thank you! I really appreciate your help and your great ideas.”
When it’s time for bed, you again reflect on your problem-solving experience, again show your appreciation for his time and efforts, and ask your child if there is anything that needs to be done in preparation for tomorrow morning’s on-time departure. He may say, “Oh, don’t worry, I already put my clothes out for tomorrow!” Or, “I already set my new alarm clock!” Or he might say, “Mom, have you put your shoes out by the front door?”
Probably tomorrow will work. You and your child will get out of the house in a timely manner. When you get in the car with your child, you heave a huge sigh and you say, “Oh, I feel so calm. I am rested and ready to take you to school and me to work. And I’m so grateful for your help. I just love working on problems with you! You had such great ideas!”
On the other hand, in case it didn’t work, you try not to yell and you say, “ I wonder what went wrong today that kept our plan from working?” Your child might say, “ I guess I forgot to put my shoes by the door last night and I didn’t have enough time to find them this morning.” You’d say, “ Well, how could you change that for tomorrow morning?” He says, “I’ll remind myself right after my bath to put my shoes by the door.” You say, “Great idea, I bet that will work. We’ll try again tomorrow. I think we can make it!”
The ideas that you need to plant in your head are that children want to be cooperative, that children want to be asked for their assistance in solving problems, that children never do well when they are yelled at, criticized, belittled, or punished, and that children become who they think you think they are! Just because you’re bigger than they are doesn’t mean you have all the answers. Enlist your child’s cooperation in a kind way, with a loving voice, a smile on your face, and compassion in you heart. Good things will come for all of you.
At the beginning of each school year, we teachers always like to formulate classroom “rules” because they seem to help establish classroom boundaries. Parents usually like rules, too, for the same reasons. Children, however, are usually averse to rules because they don’t like grown ups bossing them around, and rules seem to give adults the authority to call the shots. While children may listen to the rules and nod their heads, that behavior does not indicate a willingness to cooperate with the adults and live by the rules.
So how can we adults set boundaries, establish limits so that our children learn to control their behaviors and act appropriately without our having to yell at them or punish them? Is this possible?
The good news is yes, we can create situations in which our children willingly cooperate with us because they want to be a significant part of our family. As family members who count, children feel loved, feel respected, feel valued, feel powerful, and feel like they belong. In other words their needs are met, and when their needs are met they behave. So now let’s create that loving family atmosphere that will bring out the best in our children and in ourselves!
First of all, we have to get some ideas into our heads that will help us. We must remember that children don’t want to be bossed around even if they are rewarded for their good behavior. Rewards only work when children want them to work and threats are the same. Next, we must remember that children follow rules they help create. So we’ve got to figure out a way for our children to help make the rules and yet still have rules created that do what we need them to do, set the boundaries. Here’s how you do this.
Plan a family meeting, a time when everyone in the family sits in the living room and talks to each other. You begin by saying something like this: “Thank you so much for coming to our family meeting. I love it when we’re all together like this! Now, I have some problems and I really need your help. Let me tell you what’s bothering me and you see if you are willing to help me solve these problems. I’m having a terrible time functioning without any rules in this house. I was thinking that if there were some rules that we all agreed to live by, our lives together would be much better. How do you feel about this? Do you think some rules would help us, and are you willing to help think of some we might need?”
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House Rules – part 2
Here you wait to see if your children are willing to do this and you listen to their response. Probably they will say, “Sure, Mom, we think we need some rules and we’re willing to help make some. How many rules do you want?”
“Oh, not more than five. I can’t remember too many!” you respond. “The thing I’m having the most trouble with is the noise inside the house. Our voices are sometimes so loud that I can’t really think clearly. I was wondering what we could do about that. Does this bother anyone else?”
Again, listen to your child and respond from there. So one child says, “Right, I hate it when anyone yells at me. I think it would be good to have a rule that says ‘no yelling in the house’”, to which you say, “Great idea! I feel better already.” But at that moment you remind yourself that your goal is to establish simple rules that are stated in a positive way. An example of this would be “Speak to each other with inside voices.” Then you say out loud, “I don’t want to feel like the rule is bossing me around; how about if we say the rule in a way that sounds like we’re being asked rather than bossed? How about “Speak to each other with a normal voice inside the house.” Then most likely the children will agree with this wording. In fact, they will probably like the way this meeting is going. It will feel to them like their feelings are being considered. But we haven’t gained consensus yet, so we ask everyone there, “So, do you like this rule? Do you agree with it for our family?” If there is consensus, you don’t need to vote on these rules. Consensus can be given in your meeting just by nodding a head or saying, “yeah.”
Depending on how the meeting is going, you can stop after one rule and do more later. You don’t want to wear your children out so that they won’t want to meet with you again! But before you stop you say, “Thanks for helping me. You have such great ideas and I really like hearing them. I feel so much better now. But I’m just wondering what we’re going to do if someone breaks this rule, if someone in our family screams at another family member. What do you think we should do then? I know it probably won’t happen since we’ve done such a great job of making a rule, but I just need to know that part, too.”
Listen again to your children and what they suggest. If they offer a punishment for not following the family rules you say, “Oh, I don’t want anyone punished because they don’t follow our family rules. I’d rather everyone learn to help each other. That’s what our rules are for. So if one of us forgets a rule, how could we help them out? Could we remind them if they forget? Could we give a hand signal to let them know they forgot the rule? What ideas do you have?”
Again, listen and respond thoughtfully. So let’s imagine that someone said if a family member forgets and yells at one of us inside the house, the person who got yelled at goes to the person who yelled and simply says one word as a reminder, and that word is “snitzle.” Oh, it could be any word, even a silly word like snitzle! Why? Well, so no one feels blamed or wronged. Give a little laughter into the mix!
Now the meeting is almost over and you say, “Well, we certainly accomplished a lot today. I for one am feeling wonderful. I love our family! I have a special treat to end our meeting. I baked chocolate chip cookies (or have popcorn or whatever sounds like something special to you), let’s go into the kitchen and have some milk and cookies!”
Remember, children don’t have to feel bad to behave better! Kids do better when they feel better and so do you!
Most of us Americans are here because someone in our family, somewhere along the line, thought America was the land of opportunity. And indeed it is, despite the global financial crisis, despite unrest all over the world, and despite what other countries can offer their citizens. No other country in the world is quite like ours and most of us Americans know that. In fact, all we have to do is to travel a few hundred miles to our south to see just how difficult getting ahead can be.
We recently returned from a short trip to Belize, formerly known as British Honduras. Most of Central America was colonized by the Spanish, but this country the size of New Hampshire was controlled by the British until 1981, when the country became independent and changed its name to reflect its Mayan roots. Naturally, the country’s official language is English and is spoken in the schools, but at home the Belizeans speak either one of several Mayan dialects or Spanish. And among themselves the Belizeans speak a Creole. A country of about 300,000 finds itself a third-world country despite the facts that 90% of its children complete 8th grade and 70% complete high school, and all of its citizens speak multiple languages. We mono-lingual Americans could do so well!
In our ignorance we could perhaps cite our beliefs why these people continue to live in sub-standard conditions. But after having seen them and having direct contact with many, I can only tell you how hard they work and how bright and well educated they are. What they are missing though is opportunity, the kind of opportunity we Americans enjoy from our country and our government.
And so I come to the Parents Association Spring Fling and our school’s financial aid program. What is standing between success and failure is often opportunity. And that’s what our school’s financial aid program gives to children in our community whose families cannot afford the total school tuition. Those of us who have chosen a private Montessori school for our children have many reasons for doing so. Mine were to give my children and now my grandchildren a quality of education not found elsewhere:
appropriate academic education that is individualized and if needed, accelerated; psychologically safe interaction among adults and children in which all are respected; interaction among children that is not only supervised but also in which problem-solving instruction is valued and practiced, a school where parents are welcomed to witness the life of their children’s classrooms first hand.
These things seem to me to be the keys to success for all children. But as the daughter of Manatee County public school teachers and as a graduate of these schools, what I did not want was to place my children in a social setting that was only for the elite as many private schools today are. Our world is as diverse as our country is ethnic and part of a good education for our children is to present the world to them, the world of diversity.
As the director of this school, I am grateful to the Parents Association for all of their hard work in presenting the Spring Fling, whose financial proceeds benefit the school’s financial aid program. Those of us who can easily afford the tuition and could afford to enroll our children at any private school, are giving our children friends, not based on who their father and mother are or how much money they make, but on qualities of the individual friend. And those of us who could not financially afford to give our children the opportunities of our school’s programs are able to find tuition assistance. How many children are helped is only limited by our willingness and ability to be generous.
In these difficult global economic times, even the wealthiest of us are caused to pause, but as Americans we know what opportunity means and the difference it can make. We congratulate the Center Parents Association for their hard work in providing us with a terrific event, the Spring Fling, which translates to opportunities for our entire school community.
While I began life as an only child, I am now part of a large family. I have one husband, four grown children, two sons-in-law, and six grandchildren. That means that our family celebrates a birthday about every month or more, and I am responsible for remembering everyone’s birthday with my homemade-from-scratch secret family recipe chocolate cake! It’s become a ritual, and rituals help children answer the important question, “Where do I belong?” Children need to know which clan is their clan, what the rules of their clan are, how their clan behaves, what foods they eat, what games they play, what stories they tell, what beliefs they hold, and so on. We adults may not realize that our children are compiling this family information and letting this information brand them as members of a particular family, but they are all the time. So a questioning adult mind might ask what can be done to enhance this set of family experiences for our children. And the answer comes to us: lots and lots of things!
Of course first on the list is family dinners, my favorite branding technique! Nothing does more for a family and for all of its children than to share a meal together, every day if possible. The dinner table is where your family’s heart beats most strongly. It’s where everything your family values is presented because it’s where you all exchange ideas and beliefs, your family stories. So one thing you can do to really help your child feel secure and to gain his identity as a member of your clan is to gather together for dinner. Put a lot of rituals into this daily event by setting the stage the way you want for the drama of life to unfold. Everybody has a part as somebody cooks, somebody sets the table, somebody puts the flowers on the table, somebody carries the food to the table, somebody says a family greeting or perhaps a blessing, and the meal begins. Then the conversation takes center stage. When children are small, the talk is small and as they grow, the talk grows to important issues and ideas. Value is given to this ritual by having it happen every day; it’s important and everyone treats it as important. We all show up!
Family dinners aren’t the only ways we imprint our children. Another event that packs a lot of promise is how we celebrate special days. If your family clan celebrates birthdays, then you can create your own rituals around that. You can do so many things. You are limited only by your imagination. The birthday child can select the dinner menu for starters. A special cake can be made, served on a special birthday cake platter with the birthday child getting the first piece served on a little “today is your birthday” plate. You can adapt some of the school’s celebration of life ceremony you’ve seen done in the classrooms and have everyone sit in a circle with the birthday child in the middle. Then as you begin, each family member says something positive to the child. This could be an affirmation or a compliment for the child. Think about the language you want so you can teach your children how to give a compliment, something like, “ I would like to compliment you for helping me carry the groceries in from the car.” Remember, compliments aren’t about how you look, but instead they place importance on a value you want your clan to adopt, like helpfulness or kindness.
A third activity you can do that will strengthen your family bond is to have weekly family meetings. Children ages three or four and older can participate, especially if the meetings are brief and structured. At family meetings problems can be solved and plans can be made or announced to the children. So if daddy or mommy is going to be out of town for a day or so, this could be announced to the children at a family meeting. There could be a master calendar for the family and this could be brought to each family meeting so the family can know what’s going to happen when. Every family meeting begins with compliments for each other and ends with something fun. When children are little, meetings are short and may be only compliments and popcorn. As the children grow, meetings can grow to 20 or 30 minutes and the children can even take turns running the meetings.
Of course there are lots of rituals that each family has and many that each family doesn’t really think about but that exist. Rituals are vital to children to help them make the unknown known. You can help your child feel like she’s an important part of your family, a contributing member, and someone who has a place with the rest of your clan.
I’ve been thinking about how I could help you be a better parent and I came up with the idea of writing Commandments for Parents. Then I thought that someone else had probably already done that so I “Googled it” and found that there are several versions of commandments for parents of children, of teens, of swimmers, skaters, athletes, of children with challenges, and so forth. And most of these are really quite lovely and kind. In fact, many of the things that are written I would support, but not totally! So here is my version, for what it’s worth!
Preamble to the Guidelines for Parents
Children are life’s greatest gift to parents. However, the instruction booklet has purposely been omitted. Each parent is encouraged to consult her/his own heart before taking any action and ask this one question: When my child is an adult, will s/he look back to this moment and feel loved for the action I took? The question is not will your child think you did the right thing to teach the lesson or could she understand why you did what you did. The question is about something else; it’s about love, not lessons. And love is what you need to parent without directions.
The second thing you need is to know is that children of all ages, 0-19 or 0-30, are not small adults. They are as similar to adults as tadpoles are to frogs. They don’t think like adults, reason like adults, plan ahead like adults, use forethought, or learn like adults. They are something very different from adults, and though all adults were once children, all adults have forgotten their childhood perspective and can’t be expected to accurately remember or to reconstruct their childhoods, not even you.
Guidelines for Parents
1. Love your child with all your heart and with all your head, knowing that love is a verb and not a feeling.
2. Speak to, look at, and touch your child in the ways you want your child to speak to, look at, and touch you. Know that this is easier for you to do than for your child, and be able to accept that it will take your child at least two decades to be able to do this consistently.
3. Never give your child criticism, not even constructive criticism. Your child cannot integrate criticism, process it, or learn from it. She can only be harmed by it as she subtracts it from her own sense of self worth.
4. Always encourage, not praise, your child often. Encouragement makes a statement about the task or the action your child is doing, not about your child himself. Praise makes a statement about your child himself. Encouragement helps your child as he adds it to his sense of self worth. Praise hurts your child as it manipulates him involuntarily and causes him to forget what he is feeling and causes him to try to understand what you are feeling instead. EXAMPLE: “The way you set the table with the napkin so carefully folded invites us all to dinner.” NOT: “You’re so good at setting the table.”
5. Understand that your child lives only in the moment and has no real understanding of the future or the existence of the future. Therefore, before you ask your child to do anything new, prepare her for the activity and discuss respectfully what you want her to do or how you want her to behave.
6. Set limits in a new way. Never threaten your child or tell him what will happen if he doesn’t do something you want him to do. Instead tell him what your family limits are, how your family behaves, and what happens when he behaves this way. EXAMPLE: “We will leave when your bed is made.” NOT: “You’re not going until your bed is made.”
7. Encourage your child to be cooperative within your family by cooperating with her. Set the example of what you hope she will do. Don’t argue with her. Your child doesn’t know when arguments are over, only adults know that. Therefore don’t engage in arguments with your child.
8. Understand that because your child is not a small adult that he does not have judgment and cannot gain wisdom at any time in his childhood, however long his childhood takes or lasts, even if you think your child is unusually mature.
9. Understand that your child thinks she can do anything without getting hurt and that she can’t perceive danger in current or future situations. Remember she doesn’t have judgment about danger or the presence of danger.
10. Your child does not respond positively to repeated requests. His response is to stop listening. Your child only listens to adults who listen to him. When your child has to work to get an adult to listen to him, your child will make the adult work to get him to listen and will usually continue to resist listening to the adult even when the adult really tries to get his attention.
11. Your child is visual and learns by watching. She cannot separate reality from fiction. Protect your child from seeing violent images, real or created. Your child can learn to be violent by watching others engage in violence. Remember your child doesn’t have judgment about violence.
12. Patience is not a virtue, it is a parental necessity. Your child does not have patience but can slowly gain it over time when there is an abundance of it in his home. Part of patience is to remain calm in the face of confusion or chaos. Be calm and patient longer than you think necessary.
13. Your child cannot follow oral directions. He cannot implement unrequested suggestions or unrequested solutions that are given by adults. Your child can come up with lots of ideas for solutions to problems if adults ask him. Ask your child what to do to solve problems, his problems and even your simple ones.
14. Childhood can last from 20 to 30 years depending upon the child. All children are different. Love your child with all your heart and with all your head.
I’m sure that this list is just the first page of what could be a complete owner’s manual. But now that you’ve gotten the idea, I’m hopeful that you can create your own list of helpful guidelines. All you really need to do is to wait until tonight when your child is in bed asleep and go into her/his room and sit quietly for several minutes, watching him/her sleep. This person in front of you is your child and all she/he wants is to be loved by you and raised by you in a truly loving manner. You can do that, can’t you?
I was an only child of older parents so in a way I was for my parents their fondest wish come true! While that was wonderful for me, I felt very special, but it did also put some subtle demands upon me that caused me to learn how to please my parents and to make them happy. So many times I became in touch with their feelings and sometimes out of touch with my own.
My mother had many close friends and she taught me to call them “Aunt” or “Uncle” even though they weren’t related to me. I think this was because it would have been improper in those days to call an adult by her first name, and it would have been somewhat awkward to call such a close family friend by “Mrs.” So I can understand the solution my parents chose and I think it was a common practice in those days. And it was not difficult for me to call these many friends “Aunt Martha” or “Aunt Lucille,” because after all I was fond of these friends too, and I felt close to them.
Sometimes one or two of these friends would be at our home for dinner and afterwards. It would be my bed time and my mother would then tell me to say “goodnight” and give a “goodnight hug and kiss” to these friends. I remember going around the living room and hugging and kissing and bidding good night to each one as my parents beamed their approval. They were glad I was such a loving child. And truthfully, there was nothing wrong with these innocent gestures. But what was troublesome was that I didn’t really want to engage in this friendship ritual, yet I was sort of stuck. You see, I knew this is what my parents expected me to do, and in fact, it was what they told me to do.
Little things sometimes have lasting effects upon our lives, and I believe I was affected by this particular parental request. As an adult, I don’t like to hug and kiss very many people. In fact, I avoid New Year’s Eve parties because I don’t want to be faced with mass kissing! When people come to visit our home, my husband usually hugs our friends while I usually simply verbally greet them. It’s funny, too, because a guest will move to hug Peter and yet sort of physically stammer when greeting me, sensing that I’m not a hugger. The only exception to my willingness to hug is children. I don’t make children feel like they have to hug me, but I do send out the nonverbal message that I am open and ready to give and receive a hug from them almost any time.
Another outcome of my parent’s good night ritual was that I never asked my children to call my friends by “Aunt” or “Uncle.” I rather gave them permission to call my friends by their first name, just as I did. And when I started the school, I extended that “privilege” to all my students of being able to call all of us teachers by our first names. I believe the most significant effect of my parents’ request is that it caused me to feel very strongly about not requiring children to do or say these “polite” things just because they are what we want them to do. I think that mutual respect means that we are willing to show respect to one another regardless of our age or station in life. I would be insulted if my husband were to ask me to say “thank you” to someone, or like George Burns used to say comically to Gracie Allen (is anyone else old enough to remember this?), “Say goodnight Gracie.” So I would not ask or tell my children to do this either. Neither would I ask or tell them to say “thank you” or many of those other mannerly euphemisms.
Manners are important, but they need to be learned from a point of appreciation, not from being required to say or do something. How, you might wonder, do we get our children to be sensitive and considerate enough to be polite to others? Well, instead of telling a child to say “hello to your Aunt Sally,” we would model saying hello to her. Before we were to go somewhere and see a friend, we would have a discussion with our child about the coming visit. Some of the things we would discuss would be what we could do or say that might help our friend feel welcomed into our home. This would include discussing how we could greet her, where we could ask her to sit, whether we would show her our house, which rooms might be included in the visit, whether we might have made a special treat for her, or whether we plan to offer her any refreshments. These things would be discussed with the child in advance of the meeting so that the child could feel respected and that her ideas and feelings were considered. These discussions of events before they happen cause children to use their imagination and evoke their sense of compassion and kindness towards others. They act like a trial run; they give children the feeling of having experiences.
We think wrongly that the only way to teach a child manners is to request that he say what we tell him to say or do what we tell him to do when we tell him. This may result in a child learning the proper prompts but it won’t get the result possible if we would instead take the child into consideration and not make demands that only create facades of behavior.
When my grandmother was in her early eighties, she reflected that she had been born in the days when people traveled by horse and buggy and had lived to see man travel in a spaceship to the moon. She said that it was about as much change as a person could accept in one lifetime. While I’m far from her age, I have lived long enough to be able to tell my grandchildren that I was alive before computers or Nintendos were invented! How could that be, they wonder? And they are probably thinking that I must be ancient in the same way I thought my grandmother was to have been born before cars were invented. No matter when we’re born or how modern we feel, there will always be generational differences that can’t be bridged. But these generational differences can be beneficial to all of us if we learn to respect our different points of view and our uncommon perspectives.
I’ve heard it told that there is an Inuit tribe that tattoos dark lines on their faces so that they look older than they are. This is to show their respect for the older members of their tribe. It’s sort of the opposite of having a face lift in our culture where we so highly value youth and looking younger than we are. The Chinese also value and respect their elders. They believe something called wisdom is bestowed to the older members of their families. And because they believe this, they value their elders and what they have to say and their contributions to their families.
Perhaps because we’re a fairly young country as countries go, we’ve come to be so enchanted with being young, in looking young. We’ve almost discounted the notion of wisdom and instead value anything that’s new. Maybe it’s our ever present optimistic spirit, our “can-do” attitude, or even our entertainment industry that makes us all so susceptible to chasing the fountain of youth. It certainly isn’t our children; they’re doing just the opposite. Take a look at the clothing industry for kids. Have you looked at the shoes made for seven year olds? They look to me like miniature adult shoes complete with little heels and in many colors. No, our kids are on the grow-up-quick path just as we’re on the stay-young-forever trip. And to my way of thinking, something is very wrong about both of these ventures.
Somewhere there’s got to be a perfect time, a perfect age, a perfect moment. Somehow, there’s got to be a time slot in our lives where we’re just the right age, even for a little while. Give us the peace of those moments, the moments where we can find contentment. Why in our culture does this seem to be so elusive? And what part are we playing, conscientiously or unconscientiously, to perpetuate these delusions? After all, we can’t really be any age other than the one we are. So why is it so hard for us to be our age? And why do we fear facing the age we are or the age we are becoming?
… to be continued
Be Your Age- part 2
I think the answers to these questions lie in acceptance. Isn’t that our real issue? For when we examine this concept, we find that we’re having trouble really accepting so many things, not just our age or our time of life. We’re taught as young children to only accept our very best efforts and our very best results. Scores of less than 100%, while they may still be an A, just aren’t our best. And most of the photos taken of us don’t really do us justice. How difficult it is to get a family photo where everyone looks as good as they are. None of us are paid as much in our jobs as we’re worth, nor are we really appreciated the way we should be for what we contribute. Our kids embarrass us when they misbehave and we feel like we’re not the parents we want to be. And if anyone starts criticizing us, well then our worst fears are realized because now someone is discovering that we’re not really perfect after all. And don’t look too closely at the way these pants fit because we’re not in as good a shape as we need to be. We’ve just got to find time to get to the gym! You’re getting the gist, aren’t you?
Contentment, where are you and how can we get to you? Well, first of all, get off the roller coaster, slow down, say “stop” or “no, I won’t.” It’s OK to be who you are. In fact, it’s great being who you are in the time you’re you. This is the moment, this is your moment, it’s the most wonderful moment, and no one and no idea should destroy the wonder of this moment. And while you’re at iT, take your children out of the rat race, too. Childhood is magical and fleeting and every child deserves as much of it as possible for a long as it lasts.
Each age, each stage makes its own contribution to our lives. But for us to really get it, we’ve got to accept each other and our children where we are. We’ve got to start valuing each person, each family member, each friend, each co-worker, each fellow classmate, each person whose life interacts with ours. We’ve got to learn to value our differences whether they come from our generational differences or our cultural differences or our ethnic differences. And most of all, for our children to be able to thrive on the world stage, we’ve got to teach them the wonder of diversity, the value of different points of view, the strength in receiving different perspectives, the richness of the ages of life.
Sibling rivalry is what they call it when our loving children fight with their brothers and sisters. People have written many successful books about it because we parents feel really wounded when we have to witness the children we adore being so mean to each other, and we’re eager to figure out how to stop it from happening. But alas, when we read about it we find out that this is very normal, even helpful in some ways, for when children fight with their brothers and sisters they are learning how to be in life-long relationships. Sometimes fighting is part of a lengthy relationship and resolving the conflict is a lesson that we all must learn. We need to know how to “kiss and make up” when we’ve engaged in heated disagreements with those closest to us.
When I was little my cousin and I used to fight regularly. I remember one fight when we were about 10 years old. She got mad at me and took her musical recorder and began playing it loudly as she strutted around the yard. I must have had something to say to her because I chased her around the yard, trying in vain to make her listen to me. But with the recorder being played so loudly, of course she couldn’t hear me. I was so upset over not being heard!
When my grandmother would witness my cousin and me fighting, she would call us together and tell us that if we were going to fight, she would have to ask us to “kiss and make up.” Well, that was about the last thing we wanted to do, so that was a pretty effective thing to say to us to thwart our arguments.
For most of us, witnessing our children fight is pretty upsetting. We don’t know who was in the right or in the wrong. We make the mistake of getting involved; usually we scold the older, larger child, and take the side of what we perceive is the weaker child, usually the younger one! The best thing we could do is to stay out of the fray! But we’re worried that one child might actually hurt another one and we use that as our justification to take some action. What we inadvertently do is to teach the children how to fight “dirty,” that is how to fight covertly, so that we can’t see what is truly happening, so that we’re confused, in the dark, ignorant, and out of touch.
Whenever children have issues at school, they many times come into my office and talk to each other with me as their advocate and witness. They’re learning how to express their feelings and even their needs without challenging the other person, without criticizing or blaming the other child. When this happens, we can find solutions. If we look for blame, we only find blame. So we begin by asking, “What are we looking for?” They both say, “Solutions.” I remind them that no one is in trouble and that all I want to know is what happened and how we can find a solution that works for everyone.
Each time I meet with children and dialogue in this way, I almost have to pinch myself to believe what I am witnessing. I can hardly believe my eyes and ears at what the children are saying to each other, how they are saying it, and how they are receiving it from each other. It’s almost miraculous. Only a few moments before, one child was throwing his shoe at the other child because that child broke his pencil purposefully, and now they are both calm, looking at each other and talking about how they feel. (Note a clue here: wait until the “mad” is gone from the children to help them problem solve. No one can solve a problem if anger has a hold on him, not even you! So be sure you’re calm, too.) It is at these moments I wish you were all there, right in the room with me to witness what I’m witnessing. This isn’t something children can ever explain to you; you have to be there to see and believe it. As I watch the children’s behavior, I am reminded about the wonder of the human spirit, the purity of the child’s heart, the sacredness of the child’s soul. It is in these moments I feel an overwhelming hope for the future of all of our lives. This is the vision Maria Montessori had when she envisioned a peaceful world, one created by the children, those children who are opening their hearts and minds to each other as they talk about their feelings.
Our Montessori curriculum is filled with academic challenges that are usually beyond the traditional curriculum found in other schools. That may be the reason your bright child is enrolled at this school, to get an advanced academic curriculum, to get a head start or to maintain that head start. But beyond that, harder to deliver, and even more important for the child, is the education of the personal self, the social, emotional, and human self. It’s what Montessori called the education of the “whole child.” When the whole child is considered as the curriculum is planned, what emerges is a child who is not only academically fit but who is a capable human being. And lucky for you, this kind of education is our specialty.
Teachers call them “teachable moments.” They’re those times when something happens and a teacher sees an opportunity for a child to learn something unplanned but pertinent. Actually, life is full of these “teachable moments,” and both parents and teachers can take advantage of them if we’re forward thinking. Usually we use these moments reactively – something has occurred and we’re reacting as best we can to the event – but the best “teachable moments” are the ones in which we’re proactive, that is nothing troubling is happening but we’re thinking ahead to ways of preventing trouble, or at least to ways of better preparing our children for events that are likely to happen or events we want to help our children avoid. An example of this is stealing. We don’t want our children to steal and yet all children do take things that don’t belong to them and then usually have trouble being honest about what they did. We can wait until they do steal something to take the “teachable moment” or we can find a moment of our own choosing when nothing is happening to teach about stealing.That moment can be as simple as telling a story about something that happened to you as a child, a time when your cousin wanted your favorite doll and took her home without asking you. You can tell your child all about it and in doing so tell your child how you felt when you discovered your doll gone and then how you felt when you found out it was your cousin, your special cousin, the one you really liked, who took your doll. Your feelings of hurt and disappointment as well as betrayal can be described so that your child can experience by proxy your feelings without having had the event happen to her.
The clear advantage of working this way with your child, proactively instead of reactively, is that since nothing happened, you as the parent won’t be confused about what disciplinary action to take against your child. This is so important because when your child steals you will find yourself thinking of ways to make your child “pay” for this deed, ways to make your child feel bad so that she will NEVER do this again.You will think, wrongly so, that by making your child feel remorseful the lesson of honesty will be acquired and integrated into your child’s personality. You will find yourself returning to the idea that discipline equals punishment and that unless you punish your child sufficiently, he will become a thief and you will be a bad parent. All of this thinking is just plain wrong on your part. As right as it seems, it is wrong. Children don’t learn not to do something wrong because we punish them. What they learn from punishment is how to do the dastardly deed more under cover, how to do it better so as not to get caught again, or how to do it and lie more effectively so that you believe they didn’t do it. Or they learn to live in fear and anxiety, not being sure they can control themselves when they have to. But they don’t learn the real lesson, the lesson that it is hurtful to others to steal things, that the other feels badly when someone steals from them, and that the reason not to steal also includes not having the right to hurt someone in that way, understanding how it feels to be hurt.
Our only hope for truly teaching our children to be kind to others and to respect himself and others is to find “teachable moments” for our children to learn compassion and empathy. When children operate from this place in themselves they make good decisions, even when parents and teachers aren’t close by them. Will they be perfect? Will they never fail and always be “good?” They will be just as “good” as we all are and they will be just as “fail-safe” as we all are. We couldn’t ask for more than that, and we shouldn’t expect more. Instead we’ll be there proactively making “teachable moments” for our children to gain insight into the feelings of others. And when they get it, we’ll rejoice. And when they miss the mark, we’ll try our best not to punish them, but to teach them from the goodness of our own heart.
We’re all concerned about education, our children’s education, that is. But have we stopped to think about our education? Not our education for our careers; no, our education for our most important job, that of parenting. Now, how was it that you got your parenting job? Did you fill out an application, did you get a certificate or a degree verifying your qualifications for the job, did you have an interview?
Well, of course I’m speaking tongue in cheek, but nonetheless the job of being someone’s parent is huge, perhaps overwhelming at times, and certainly vital. The Center understands your need and continues to make efforts to support you in your job as your child’s parent. Our latest effort was to bring to you the opportunity to meet with a parent education expert from Dallas, Texas, who spent two days in seminar with our staff.
With about 45 parents gathered on a recent Friday evening, parent educator and consultant, therapist, former middle school principal, and author of several parenting books, Mike Brock began his parent education class, and just in the nick of time. Everyone in the audience was already a parent, had that job, that most important of all jobs, and needed some education, even if it was only on-the-job-training, even for only 90 minutes.
So, you might ask, those of you who missed the session, what wisdom was presented, what lessons were offered, what was learned? Mike Brock’s theme was timely, just before the holiday gift-giving frenzy. The title of the lesson was “Raising Respectful, Responsible Children in an Increasingly Self-Indulgent World.” He cited three keys to raising respectful and responsible children: affirmation in the home, contribution in the home, and emotional stability in the home. Let’s look at each key.
Affirmation in the home comes about when parents nurture their child’s nature instead of trying to make their child into something she isn’t or can’t be. Affirmation in the home comes about when parents model respectful behavior, when parents treat their children and talk with their children as respectfully as they treat and talk to their friends. Affirmation in the home comes about when parents love their children unconditionally, not depending upon how they behave or how they do in school, but just because of who they are. Affirmation in the home comes about when children are supported and develop healthy self-esteem, not high, obnoxious self-esteem, or low, empty self-esteem.
Contribution in the home teaches children responsibility. To learn how to be responsible, children must be given responsibilities. They must have jobs that they do in their homes. The adults must tell the children which jobs are available and the children may have some say in which jobs they do. There may be a rotation or a selection, that’s up to you, but the jobs give the children responsibilities and also give the children confidence in their own skills. Some people call these household jobs “chores” and there isn’t any money given for these chores. We all do our part to support our family. There can also be jobs that are for hire, for which someone would be paid, and that someone could be a child. For example, washing a car could be a job that would normally be for hire that a child could do and receive compensation, but setting the table would be a chore that one does as a helpful member of a family. Contribution in the home teaches children responsibility.
Emotional stability in the home is found foremost around the family dinner table where conversation abounds and everyone participates. Emotional stability is threatened when parents invite others into the home who have very different values and who teach children those values. Who would invite such unwanted guests, you ask? Parents do, unwittingly, when they let their children watch so much TV, play video games, or use the Internet. Instead, emotional stability in the home is found when parents and children spend time together and share activities, like playing board games or card games together. Emotional stability in the home is found where children learn the difference between what they want and what they need through the careful distribution of gifts or goods and through lessons about giving to others. Emotional stability in the home is found in family meetings where the family machine is oiled and finely tuned, where boundaries are established and problems solved, and where everyone is acknowledged.
Raising respectful and responsible children requires that parents learn what their job is and learn how to do it by getting educated. Our children didn’t come with instructions and we’re not omnipotent.
I know it’s difficult not to get mad at children when they exhibit certain behaviors, but if we truly want our children to learn the lesson or get the message, we need to work on ourselves first to remove our anger. When we’re mad we just can’t think straight and we end up either saying or doing something we often regret later. But probably the real reason to control our feelings of anger is that our anger frightens our children.
Let’s think of a few examples of things children do that might anger us and how what we do affects them. Suppose you have at least two children. One is probably bigger than the other, stronger, older, more capable of causing pain to the other. When you witness the larger child hurting the younger child, perhaps repeatedly, naturally you get mad and want to punish the hurtful child. You want to make sure that child doesn’t hurt the younger one again and you don’t mind it if your older child gets a little scared of you or your anger if that causes the child to stop hurting the little sibling. Ah, if only it would work out that way. But the older, stronger child doesn’t say to himself, “Oh, I’d better not hit my little sister again, it might hurt her.” No, instead what the older child says to himself is, “Gee, the next time I hit her I’d better make sure that Mom can’t see me doing it.”
Or perhaps you’ve invited your friend and her child to a play date at your house. When your friend’s child arrives, your child refuses to let that friend play with any of her toys. Every time the guest selects a toy, your daughter runs over to her and takes it away. You try to reason with your child but she will have nothing to do with that and acts in a stubborn manner when you try to get her to share. When your guests leave, you send your child to her room and tell her that she will never have any friends if she continues to be so selfish and unwilling to share her things. Your voice indicates you’re angry and so does your face. When your child sits in her room, she doesn’t think to herself, “Next time a friend comes over I’ll share my toys.” Instead she thinks, “Next time someone comes over I’ll hide all my toys so no one will know where they are but me.”
… to be continued
What we need as parents and teachers is a new paradigm for reacting to those moments when we’re truly disappointed in our children’s behaviors. We have some information here, if only we would reach for it. For you see, we were once children, too! Our children were never once our age, but we were once their age. If we can get in touch with that time in our life, we might be better able to understand our children. And through understanding them, we might just find ourselves a little less angry and a little less eager to use our anger as a scare tactic.
So, if we’re not going to react with anger, what are we going to do? We’re going to calmly take action. Maybe that action is to separate our fighting children by sending each to separate rooms until they are ready to play without fighting. Maybe it is to state firmly that hitting does not happen in this family. Children who hit cannot play in the family room. The family room is only for peaceful children. Hitting children can only play alone in their own room. Maybe we talk with her before the friend comes over and help her select toys she’s willing to share. And once children know and have agreed with the rules, then what we have to do is to take action every time a family rule is violated. We take action calmly, quietly, cheerfully even, but we try to consistently take action.
We don’t want our children to think they’re bad, we don’t want our children to think we don’t love them, but we do want our children to know that we have boundaries in all of our relationships and that we honor and keep those boundaries. In order for boundaries to be kept, adults need to demonstrate action. We don’t need to get mad, to raise our voices, or to make faces at our children, but we do need to let our children know what behaviors are within bounds and which ones are out of bounds. Those out-of-bounds behaviors result in children being limited in their freedoms. Skip the lectures; take action. Your children will feel safer when they know those boundaries are dependable, that you love them enough to secure their boundaries.
It doesn’t really matter from which side of the fence your families came or which ocean or lands your families crossed to become Americans. It only matters that we can all share in celebrating this national holiday regardless of our politics, our religions, or our places of origin. Not only do we widely celebrate Thanksgiving, but we cherish this time of family gathering so much that we have made this holiday the most-traveled holiday of the year. What we’re saying over and over again by our actions is that we value family above all else. Our family is our tribe, our clan, our people, ourselves. It’s what molds us and makes us who we are. And everything about it impacts us profoundly.
So what do we do on this highly-valued day that makes it worth traveling great distances and even cooking day and night? Well, the secret ingredient is that we feast TOGETHER. And in doing this we bring not only who we are today, but we bring our own particular family heritage with us to the table. Maybe you have a special way of setting the table for Thanksgiving, a special turkey platter, or perhaps you use Aunt Addie’s delicious stuffing recipe or Grandma’s pecan pie recipe. Or maybe you have a certain way of arranging people at the table, maybe the children have their own table at the end of the long grown- up one, or maybe they insist on sitting with you at the grown-up table! Maybe you play board games after dinner, or the children run around the yard, the men catnap, and the women chat as they clear the table and do the dishes! Maybe the women rest and the men do the clean up! But whatever your rituals around Thanksgiving dinner, when everyone starts for home or you turn out the lights and tuck your children into their beds, you know you do have a lot for which to be thankful and somehow this great dinner you all shared brought it all home to you, reminded you of what truly matters in your life: your family and the time you spend together.
So my only question for you is this: Since you know now how powerful it is when your family gathers to break bread together, why don’t you commit to having your own simple family dinners every evening of every day? The memories these times create in the adults’ minds, wonderful and lasting as they are, pale in comparison to the life lessons the children gain when their own family routinely sits down for dinner, conversation, and fellowship.
As I drove past an elementary school I noticed their plaque out front. It read, “We believe in honesty and integrity.” Good, I thought, so do I, and doesn’t everyone? Of course we do! But it’s not enough just to believe in those values and want to transmit them to our children, we have to be proactive in creating situations through which our children can gain appreciation of these values. For it is only when children understand the importance to them of these values that they incorporate them into their own lives, into their own persons. But getting our children to appreciate and live these values, well, that’s the hard part, because too often we don’t know how to “get” our children to behave in the way we want them to!
My husband always talks about living values by example. That is important because our children are little mimickers. They watch and listen closely to our behaviors and to our words. When we’re honest and they witness our honesty in action, they can see we do believe and value it. Likewise, when they see us telling those “little white lies,” they begin to incorporate those into their lives.
We adults have lots of trouble when children lie to us. But we shouldn’t, because after all, it’s normal, all children lie. Children lie for many reasons: they wish reality were different than it is and they think by saying what they wish were true makes it true; they don’t remember what happened so they tell what they think we want to hear or what they think might have happened; they are afraid to tell the truth for fear of what we might do to them; they don’t know the truth and feel shameful in revealing that they don’t know it; they want to protect themselves or a friend from some unpleasant consequence; they actually believe what they are telling is true even if it isn’t.
Another point to remember about children lying is that some of this is developmental. Young children, primary-aged children of 3, 4, and even 5, might be accused of lying when in fact they are truly unable to understand what it means to tell the truth. We are just whistling Dixie when we try to impress upon them the importance of telling the truth. And worse yet, if we pressure them or punish them in hopes of getting them to tell the truth, we only cause our children to become confused and fearful. In some ways they are clueless and we don’t know that.
So, when should we begin expecting our children to be capable of understanding this value? During the Age of Reason, which is in the second plane of development, the ages of 6 to 12 years. And it is during this age that we do observe that children, to our dismay, are not always truthful. Why? Most often children of this age usually lie to us because they are afraid for us to know the truth. They are afraid of what we might do to them when we find out the truth. We often think that if we punish our children for lying that they will learn not to lie. However, using fear to get our children to be honest does not cause our children to be honest. Using fear to get our children to be honest does not cause our children to be honest. (That’s not a typo, it is repetition for emphasis!) It only teaches them to be smarter in the ways they lie to us. The only way a child will come to value being honest and telling the truth is when he is not afraid that his parents will get mad. And if we want to teach our children to be truthful, we must start by removing all the fear for our children.
— to be continued
Learning to Lie – part 2
Once children learn that they can trust their parents and can be truthful with us without fear of retribution, then the next lesson about honesty can be learned. That lesson is about learning to accept responsibility for what he does and says. Children can be helped to learn this if parents discuss the problems of lying in a neutrally charged setting. This means that when we discover that our children have lied to us, we don’t get mad and fuss at them. Instead, when we are calm, we have a thoughtful conversation with them. We discuss the possible effects of what the child said or did. Children aren’t very good at projecting what might happen if they do a certain something or even lie about a certain something. They have difficulty with cause and effect. That’s why they get themselves into trouble, so often the kind of trouble we just scratch our heads about and wonder how they could have been so short sighted! They just don’t see what the results might be. They are not insightful yet. Our conversation should focus on questioning our child about whether the effects of his action are what he had wanted. Usually they are not. Then we discuss what might have been done differently that might have resulted in a more favorable outcome. We both, parents and child, offer our ideas and all ideas are pondered. Our goal is for our child to have an “ah ha! moment” and to see that the lie she told didn’t really make life better but made it worse. Lying didn’t produce the results she wanted so maybe the truth would have caused a better outcome. We want our child to see the value for him in being honest; we want honesty to work for him. Then and only then, will our children value honesty and incorporate it into their lives.
Remember, unless our children learn to tell us the truth without fear that we will get mad, they will not be able to tell us the truth when they are in trouble and might really need our help, help that we would want to give to our children but without their truthful revelations we wouldn’t know how desperately they might need our help. Don’t destroy your child’s chance to be brave by making him afraid to tell you the truth. Remember, we’re talking about children, our children. They are, after all, only children, and they deserve an environment that safely fosters their growth, a home and a school where care is taken to teach them, not to punish them, to encourage them, not to discourage them, to accept them, not reject them, to guide and direct them, not to stymie them.
The job’s a hard one, but you’re up to it. Just look to your heart for the answers.
When something happens between children that results in an adult needing to intervene, the children enter into a sort of fear or flight mode. Have you noticed that? And try as we might, it’s very difficult to ascertain what exactly transpired between the children. When asked about such an altercation, children usually begin by telling us what the other child did. The other child, after hearing this, usually denies that and instead replies with what the other child did to him/her. It isn’t that the children are “lying” really, it’s just that they are trying to avoid something we all hate, and that is blame. No one wants to be blamed for anything. When a child senses blame is coming her way, she goes into overdrive trying desperately to save herself from that curse. For the child knows that what follows blame is punishment, which must be avoided at all costs.
So if we adults know this, that blaming children results in their lying to us, deceiving us, and fearing us, then why are we so intent ourselves on placing blame? Are we fooling ourselves into thinking that once a child has been blamed that he will “come clean” and say those words “I’m sorry” with a contrite heart? Do we believe that he will go on and say, “I did it, go ahead, punish me as you will, I deserve it?” On what planet are we living?
So what could we do instead that might be helpful for our child, that might guide our child towards taking responsibility for her actions, that might open up our communications with her, that might keep us from alienating her?
In her 2003 best seller, Radical Acceptance, psychotherapist Tara Brach tells us that there is a technique she calls a “sacred pause” – taking a moment to pause and reflect on what matters most in our relationship with our child – that might be just what we need to learn and apply. In the heat of the moment, when we’ve witnessed the offense and while the hair is rising on the back of our necks and before we engage with our child, we need to ask ourselves what is truly important. Is it finding out who hit whom first or last or hardest or who started it all? Perhaps we will find that what is truly most important is to preserve the child’s sense of dignity, or for us to convey that no matter what we love this child; or perhaps it’s that we want to deepen the trust between us and our child. Whatever you discover after you take that “sacred pause” and ask yourself what matters most in your relationship with your child, hopefully you will then be able to greet the child and the solution to this problem with an accepting heart, a heart that houses love for this child. After all, what we really want our children to learn is to solve their problems with words, with thoughtful actions, and with kindness. We want our children to be able to tell us the truth because they know we can hear the truth without blaming them.
… to be continued
A Sacred Pause – part 2
Daily children come to me complaining about something another child did. One of our ways of talking about these issues is to follow a pattern of dialogue where one child tells what she doesn’t like that was done to her and the other child actively listens and repeats what the other child said. Then that child asks how he can resolve the dilemma, usually by offering a deed of kindness. But sometimes as the first child tells what she doesn’t like, the other child interrupts and declares that he didn’t do that to the child. You see, he’s feeling blamed. Maybe he’s feeling guilty, maybe he’s afraid of the truth and its consequences, maybe he doesn’t realize what he did, maybe he’s fooling himself, and for sure he’s just a child. So I usually say to that child, “I’m not asking you if you did this or not, I’m just asking you to listen to what Sally said about what she doesn’t like. What did Sally say she doesn’t like?” He might say, “She doesn’t like being poked with a pencil.” That’s a little different than saying, “Sally doesn’t like it when I poke her with a pencil,” and it’s a lot easier for a child to say, a lot safer for a child to say. And you know what? It’s OK with me if he says it that way because he’s getting the idea that it doesn’t matter who poked Sally with a pencil. What matters for him to know is that she doesn’t like being poked by anyone. I might go on and ask him if he might like being poked or if he thinks anyone might like it. Then we can usually agree that probably no one likes that.
As we are talking other things might come up, and we can talk about whatever arises. We’re all starting to feel calmer, we’re leaving the arena of fear or flight, we’re beginning to realize that we can open up a bit, that we can take the chance to discuss our feelings. We’ve begun to communicate, and it’s a miracle.
The result of this communication is sometimes unimaginable at the moment. But what begins ever so quietly and innocently is that we’re creating a relationship of trust between us. Each child is beginning to trust that this is a safe place after all. The one who was hurt feels heard and understood and the one who acted out feels calmer, more in control, and certainly safer and more ready to be truthful. The fear of blame has been erased.
“But,” you might say, “doesn’t the child need to be punished; shouldn’t there be a consequence for what he did? He can’t just get away with that, can he?”
So just use that “sacred pause” for a moment and think about what happened and what effect it might have on the offending child. He might just decide not to hurt Sally again because his awareness of her feelings was brought to his attention at a time when he was not in a defense mode out of fear for himself, but at a time when he could safely listen to her and maybe, just maybe, understand her.
We can’t force our children to be nice, to be kind, to be truthful. They have to want to be that way out of goodness and compassion. Blame and fear stand in the child’s way of being free to be all he can be as he interacts with others. Greeting children with an accepting heart gives them chances to learn how to behave appropriately and reasons for wanting to.
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CD96, DNAM-1, and TIGIT constitute a group of immunoglobulin superfamily receptors that are key regulators of tumor immune surveillance. Within this axis, CD96 recognizes the adhesion molecule nectin-like protein-5 (necl-5), although the molecular basis underpinning this interaction remains unclear. We show that the first immunoglobulin domain (D1) of CD96 is sufficient to mediate a robust interaction with necl-5, but not the DNAM-1 and TIGIT ligand, nectin-2. The crystal structure of CD96-D1 bound to the necl-5 ectodomain revealed that CD96 recognized necl-5 D1 via a conserved "lock-and-key" interaction observed across TIGIT:necl complexes. Specific necl-5 recognition was underpinned by a novel structural motif within CD96, namely an "ancillary key". Mutational analysis showed that this specific residue was critical for necl-5 binding, while simultaneously providing insights into the unique ligand specificity of CD96.
Keywords: cancer; immune checkpoint; immune escape; immune receptor; nectin adhesion proteins; receptor-ligand interaction; tumour recognition.
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The message this month is dealing with concrete cracks. I know, I know, – you guys already know all about this and I am speaking to an educated audience. It has been drilled into your heads that we need to keep excess water out of the concrete mix and we need to take measures to keep the top of the concrete slab from drying too fast from weather conditions and of course we all know that we use control joints (saw joints) to coax the concrete into cracking where we want it to. So if we know all of this, why does this still happen:
In these photos it appears that our concrete needed a little more “coaxing” since it decided to do its own thing right next to a control joint.
Timing. I prefer to think of concrete slabs as being like my wife. She is patient with me but there is definitely a limit to that patience and when her patience has run out something is going to happen! If you don’t get the control joints installed quickly enough, the slab “loses its patience” and creates its own crack paths and then is too late and no amount of coaxing will change its mind (like my wife). In the photo on the left, the control joints were cut the day following the placement with a quickie saw. The slab on the right was cut on the same day with a soffcut saw but they had problems and the cutting process took much longer than anticipated. In both cases the person making the cuts could not see the random cracks forming as they were nearly microscopic at the time the slab was cut but as the concrete continues to shrink over the next several days, it completely ignores the control joints and uses the original path that was established.
We have a third party testing agency verify the slab subgrade, the slab reinforcing, the concrete properties and the final slab flatness and levelness, but the timing of the control joint installation is never addressed. One time I did see a concrete specification that called for the joints to be installed within 24 hours of placement but for the most part there is nothing within a set of construction documents that addresses this.
In response, our firm has this added to our 033000 specifications under Part 3 – Execution, subheading “Joints” the following text “Control joints indicated on the drawings shall be installed within 4 hours of finishing the concrete. Contractor shall have the necessary resources to meet this specification including, but not limited to, back-up equipment and additional personnel.” This is a tight spec that is difficult to meet. A lot of contractors do not want to install the joints before they spray the curing compound onto the slab. They don’t want to have to clean off the concrete dust first for fear that some of that dust will get trapped under the curing compound and look unsightly. This is easily overcome by thoroughly brooming off the dust and following up with some compressed air. I even saw a company using a leaf blower for this. If you really want to ensure the success of your slabs, all of this needs to be discussed in a pre-construction meeting where you can make sure the contractors knows about this requirement and can act accordingly rather than pointing to the spec book after failure has occurred. The site for the photo on the right was out of state where they used a much harder aggregate in their concrete compared to the limestone we see more often. This aggregate ate their blades and progress was much too slow. These things need to be discussed in advance especially with contractors who are from outside the area and may not be familiar with local issues like this.
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Discussion paper: The acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab by China’s Wingtech in the context of China’s semiconductor strategy
Radomir Tylecote and Henri Rossano, October 2021
The purchase of the Newport Wafer Fab (NWF) by Dutch company Nexperia – a subsidiary of Chinese firm Wingtech – is currently under review by the UK Government on public interest grounds, and may still be reversed.
This discussion paper by Dr Radomir Tylecote and Henri Rossano suggests this ‘acquisition exists within the context of a Chinese state strategy to increase China’s control of semiconductor supply chains, which has potentially serious implications for national security.’
The researchers find ‘It is becoming more common for governments to block Chinese purchases of semiconductor-related firms – the US, Italy and South Korea have recently done so.’
Dr Tylecote’s previous paper Inadvertently Arming China? outlined PRC military-linked entities’ interest in UK science, including radar and next-generation fighter jet technology, which are priorities for Beijing.
While there is no suggestion that Nexperia or Wingtech intends for NWF’s technologies to be put to military use, the new paper notes that NWF has received defence-related funding, including for radar and military aircraft purposes, arguing that in the context of China’s military-civil fusion, ‘allowing the acquisition may create risks for the future use of this UK taxpayer funded component of UK science.’
Tylecote and Rossano suggest that:
‘Wingtech should not be seen as a private company, but as a “hybrid” firm: almost 30% of its shares can be traced to the Chinese government. NWF’s new ultimate owners include the governments of four Chinese cities and one province.’
They highlight a recent White House report which suggests that Chinese semiconductor acquisitions increase the opportunity for ‘malicious disruptions’ to semiconductor supply chains, with serious implications for the high-tech economy.
Meanwhile ‘China’s semiconductor subsidy is creating market distortions’, to the detriment of the sector elsewhere, increasing dependency on China that will increase Beijing’s leverage. The US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently called on US allies to ‘slow China’s innovation rate’ in the sector.
‘“Core” semiconductor intellectual property has been concentrated among US and UK firms, but the acquisition fits a recent pattern of UK IP loss.’ Industry representatives have called for dependence on any risky national supplier to be reduced, not increased.
The researchers recommend ‘the UK Government should review China’s ability to acquire UK semiconductor companies generally, including the ability to purchase defence-funded firms, and that its purchases of semiconductor-related firms be automatically referred to the new Investment Security Unit (ISU).’Download PDF | <urn:uuid:53e94feb-9a57-42e1-b611-9358c8ee7df0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://civitas.org.uk/publications/discussion-paper-the-acquisition-of-newport-wafer-fab-by-chinas-wingtech-in-the-context-of-chinas-semiconductor-strategy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.925489 | 615 | 1.679688 | 2 |
About NFTs, so many questions to be answered. Can bots be used to bid for NFTs? What are NFTs, and what're the best marketplaces to buy them? What tools can help you flip faster? If I sparked your curiosity with any of those questions, buckle up. This is going to be an interesting ride.
What's a Non-Fungible Token (NFT)?
The reason NFTs can exist is because of a technology called the blockchain. Blockchain is a system of recording information that makes that record very difficult to change or hack. So in the NFT space, a blockchain acts as this secure digital record of transactions made in cryptocurrency to buy or sell NFTs.
NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token, which means that these tokens are unique or irreplaceable. NFT's function is to represent ownership of a digital or real-life good. That good could be a photo, video, gif, piece of music, tickets to a concert, even legal documents, and many more things. So contrary to popular belief, the buzz is not only about digital art.
An NFT can only have one owner at a time. But what does it mean to own an NFT? Let's say you see a piece of art that you like on an NFT marketplace. You have enough crypto in your wallet, so you buy the NFT. What you get is a digital certificate of ownership. That certificate proves that you're the original owner of that piece of art.
Does this mean that by purchasing an NFT, you get all the rights to the artwork?
Not. The copyrights remain to the creator of the NFT. What you do get is the right to sell the NFT. This way, you can earn money, the buyer can get the NFT they desire, and the creator of the NFT can get money through royalties. That's
a win-win-win situation if you ask me. Ok, I think that's enough theory. Let's get to trading.
Three Main NFT Marketplace
The largest NFT marketplace is called OpenSea. This is where the big players with valuable collections reside. The platform is beginner-friendly since it has helpful tutorials on getting started. However, if your budget is very tight, you might not want to trade here. Or rather not with Ethereum. See, Ethereum is a blockchain that OpenSea supports. It's the most popular out of the three. The other two are Polygon and Klaytn.
Ethereum tokens used for trading NFTs are called ETHs. While opting for the Ethereum blockchain ensures security, transactions are slow, and gas prices are very high. The truth is, since the fees are so high, I would suggest Ethereum for the traders with bigger starting budgets.
But you can still flip on the platform even if you don't have a fortune. Remember the Polygon blockchain I've mentioned before? Polygons is actually an ecosystem scaling solution for Ethereum. This is the option with lower gas fees and speedier transactions.
Another popular marketplace that supports both Ethereum and Polygon blockchains is Rarible. Rarible puts a lot of emphasis on getting to know the creator behind the NFTs. To start selling on Rarible an artist has to tell their story and show the backstage of every piece of work they mint.
Due to this, compared to OpenSea, Rarible hosts fewer NFTs of, let's say, Questionable value when it comes to fees; flipping on Rarible does not come cheap. This is because you have to pay every time you buy and sell. In comparison, on OpenSea the seller's fee is something only new users have to pay. Also, on Rarible you pay for every bid received for your NFT. Ouch. Regarding user experience, Rarible is friendlier for experienced NFT traders since it doesn't offer much beginner support.
The third marketplace worth checking out is Solanart. Especially if you want to experiment in the market without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on gas fees. The blockchain used in Solanart is Solana. Solana offers impressively fast transaction speed. The gas fees are also ridiculously low.
Although there aren't as many big players as on OpenSea, Solanart does have some gems and even NFTs that go for as little as $0.25. The thing to be aware of is that Solanart is still in beta testing, so it isn't as stable as OpenSea or Rarible.
The Best NFT Flipping Tools
And so, these are some of the NFT marketplaces we suggest checking out. Have you tried any of them? Or maybe I didn't mention your current favorite? Let me know in the comments!
Now you know some spots where you can buy NFTs. But how do you leave with more than what you came with? There are a lot of strategies for flipping NFTs. Like: buying NFTs under the floor price and quickly reselling them, searching for the next Bored Ape Yacht Club, or trying to be the first to mint a hyped-up release. All of these strategies require hours of hard work.
But what if there's a less laborious way? You guessed it. Automating the process. Various bots and tools are floating around that make flipping NFTs easier. I'm excited to tell you about a few of them. However, I must make one thing clear. This video isn't about me giving financial advice. The market is still raw, and there's no guarantee these tools will bring you profit.
With that out of the way, let me introduce the first category of tools that caught our eye. They are often referred to as rarity snipers or rare NFT sniping tools.
The way they work is the tool scans all the NFTs from your chosen new collection, reads the Metadata to see the traits, and then creates a rarity chart based on how often certain traits appeared in all minted NFTs. This allows the person using the tools to buy rare NFTs before the official rarity chart is released and before others realize how rare these new NFTs actually are.
This is a promising category since the Rarity of an NFT plays a huge role in determining its value. So where can you get something like this? We found a few repositories for similar tools on Github. You can also try digging around Twitter or Discord to see if anyone is currently selling.
If these methods lead to a dead-end, I highly recommend going to Rarity.tools, Howrare.is or Freshdrops.io. By letting you know which NFTs are the rarest, these sites can help you determine how valuable the NFT you're holding is. However, it's important to mention that these sites might not have the rarity ranking of lesser-known collections.
Another interesting tool we found is NFThelperbot. This might be useful for those looking for a no-code tool for OpenSea. According to the website, this tool will let you make up to 2,000 offers per hour or 30 offers per minute.
You'll be able to hide your interest and avoid emotional price escalation by you and other bidders. There will also be a function to raise a bid automatically by parameters you choose, guaranteeing to get you the NFT at the lowest price possible.
Sounds promising, right? The site offers two pricing plans: basic and professional. The professional plan is yet to be released, and the basic version of the bot is currently in beta. The price to try it is 0.1ETH. Joining the waiting list for the professional will cost you 0.5ETH.
But what if you want a particular no-code bot? Then try listing your offer on Upwork. As the NFT market blew up, more and more listings for various bots have seen the light of day there. For someone who wants a bot without coding it themselves, Upwork is worth exploring.
The truth is, no matter if you buy or code an NFT bot yourself, you will need proxies. This is because, with NFT bots, you create multiple marketplace requests. If all your requests come from the same IP address, your account might be banned.
Top 3 NFT Proxy Providers
No one wants to lose a good flipping opportunity, so you will need a reliable proxy provider. Preferably with a wide residential proxy pool. That's why for your NFT automation needs, I suggest the top 3 proxy providers from our ‘Best proxy server providers' list. As always, you can find the links to all of the
providers in the description down below!
First up – Smartproxy. Smartproxy has 40 million peer-to-peer residential IPs, affordable plans, and reliable customer support. A well-rounded option for traders with tighter budgets.
2. Bright Data
Our second recommendation is Bright Data. Bright Data's secret weapon is its powerful infrastructure. You can also expect a high success rate and excellent response time.
It's a premium provider, so the plans are a bit more on the pricey side. If you want a more in-depth overview of all the mentioned providers, check out the ‘The Best Proxy Server Providers of 2021' list in our blog.
The third on the list – Oxylabs. The provider offers 100M peer-to-peer & static residential IPs. With premium plans and a dedicated account manager, Oxylabs will bring value to traders with large funds.
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Crop variety in agriculture has a positive impact on the natural enemies of aphids. Farmers can use this insight to keep aphids at bay and cut down on pesticides.
The greater the diversity of crops grown in agricultural landscapes is, the better natural enemies are able to control pests on wheat fields. This is because a varied landscape provides better living conditions for the aphids’ natural enemies than a never-ending series of monocultures.
Where wheat is grown on huge areas, ladybirds, spiders, hoverfly larvae and other enemies of aphids don’t have enough food in spring, as the pest begins to populate the wheat fields not before May when they start to reproduce. Therefore, the enemies move on to places farther away where there is more abundant supply of food. When pest infestation occurs, the aphids thus encounter ideal conditions since their enemies are low in numbers.
The situation looks different if a variety of different crops grows around a wheat field: Since the natural enemies are around anyway, they are quick to devour the aphids. This effect is all the more pronounced the more diverse the landscape is in a 500 m radius around the field. This is what Sarah Redlich writes in the "Journal of Applied Ecology"; she is an ecologist and a PhD student of Professor Ingolf Steffan-Dewenter at the University of Würzburg in Bavaria, Germany.
18 landscapes around Würzburg investigated
For her study, the scientist picked 18 landscapes in the greater Würzburg area that exhibited a maximum crop diversity. The landscapes were six kilometres in diameter and each had a winter wheat field at its centre. "We chose fields in low-diversity landscapes and fields with high landscape-level crop diversity," Sarah Redlich explains. For this purpose, the abundance and area of up to 12 crop plant groups in the landscape were calculated, both in a small radius (up to 500 metres) and in a larger radius (3000 metres) around the fields.
She set up two cages each containing 100 aphids on each winter wheat field. The wheat in one of the cages was completely inaccessible. "This cage was designed to keep out all predators. I wanted to know how quickly the aphids reproduce in this case," Redlich says.
The other cage was coarse meshed, denying only birds access but no other enemies. "I used this set-up to determine the influence birds have on regulating the aphid population in wheat," the scientist explains.
Thirdly, she demarcated an area that was fully accessible to all predators and again put out 100 aphids there. "I let nature take its course here," Redlich explains. She then counted the aphids and their enemies at five-day intervals for around two weeks.
After this time, she compared the aphids’ population development in the environments with predators to that in predator-free cages. She found that the more varied the landscape around the wheat field is, the fewer aphids thrive on the wheat plants. And what is more, birds proved to be irrelevant as natural enemies of aphids on wheat in the crop system under investigation.
Benefit for farmers
Farmers can also capitalize on this finding: "If they cultivate their fields accordingly, namely increase crop diversity, they may be able to cut down on pesticides which after all damage the natural enemies, too," the ecologist says. "The fact that the biggest impact of crop diversity was found in a radius of 500 metres around the fields adds further advantages. Often, the adjacent fields are owned by the farmers, leaving them free to decide for themselves which crops to grow there. Within the three-kilometre radius, they would have to agree with their neighbours which crops to grow, which would be more difficult but still feasible," says Redlich.
Moreover, the finding could help the farmers implement a regulation of the EU Common Agricultural Policy that has been in force since 2014. It stipulates that a greater crop diversity must be grown within the scope of "greening" efforts. This means that farmers need to cultivate "plants that are more diverse in terms of structure and food availability," says Sarah Redlich. This would require the farmers to create fields of sunflower, rapeseed, beet or similar crops around a field of winter wheat to establish a mix of plants in the landscape that sustains as many enemies of aphids or other pests as possible throughout the year.
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Following the Nazi occupation of Slovakia, the German general Reinard Heydrich was killed in 1942 in Prague, in an ambush organized by some Czechoslovak patriots (the so-called Anthropoid operation), who subsequently were quickly discovered by the Nazis and slaughtered in their turn.
Hitler himself, however, decided to retaliate, rake and destruct, the 10th June of the same year, the entire village of Lidice, Place of Origin of the Patriots’ Chief of Command; actually, the motivation appears a pretext to justify in the eyes of public opinion a massacre that in reality was a warning to all dissidents
The entire village
was razed to the ground, all buildings destroyed with dynamite and the 173 men from the age of 16 and above that lived in Lidice, were killed immediately, during an execution (before five, then ten of them at a time) that lasted five hours! Women and children were taken away. Some of them, 17 to be exact, were chosen to be germanised and adopted by German families
The other 82 were transferred to the extermination camp of Chelmno instead and sent to die in the gas chambers.
This heartbreaking sculpture which today stands before the Lidice Memorial is dedicated to them, 42 women and 40 men.
The sculpture was started in 1969, by the Czech artist Marie Uchytilova-Kucova, who has dedicated her entire life and all her savings to this project, without, however, being able to complete it. It took twenty years to create eighty-two statues of children in plaster life-size, but at her death only three of them had been made of bronze
Her husband, JV Hampl, finished her work and realized her dream: the first 30 children in bronze appeared in 1995, the others were added a little by little until 2000.
Today, everyone has the opportunity to admire the opera – maybe by going personally to the memorial of Lidice – and cannot help but cross his/her own eyes with those of the lost, severe, frightened 82 children that can deeply touch the soul of the visitor, telling with the immediacy of a glance, the tragic futility of a massacre, that well represents the madness that crossed Europe in the years of Nazism. | <urn:uuid:d939b82f-f9bb-4ff7-89a7-a9165d719bef> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://memorymakesusfree.org/lidice-s-children/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.986373 | 465 | 2.75 | 3 |
For the last year, media pundits and commentators have suggested that the Bernie Sanders campaign is “naive,” “unrealistic,” and “misguided” for a range of reasons and on a range of issues. But it’s really the media who are missing the mark.
Most recently in the Boston Globe, Michael A. Cohen asserted that Sanders has a “simple-minded understanding of American politics” because he has made getting big money out of politics a central issue of his campaign. This assertion is itself misguided, the product of a media environment that has largely missed the defining narrative of the 2016 election.
That narrative is the rapidly-rising importance of money in politics as an electoral issue among voters of both major parties. The evidence could not be clearer. A June 2015 New York Times poll revealed 85 percent of Americans support fundamentally changing or completely rebuilding the system for funding elections. In Iowa a Bloomberg News/Des Moines Register poll of likely caucus-goers found that 91 percent of Republicans and 94 percent of Democrats are unsatisfied or “mad as hell” about money in politics. Seventy-two percent of Americans support citizen funded elections. These numbers are staggeringly large when you consider that only 70% of Americans can tell you the year that the 9/11 attacks occurred. Or that 30% of GOP voters recently polled support the bombing of Agrabah, a fictional city.
Yet despite the overwhelming public demand for getting big money out of politics, the ten presidential debates hosted by the media have failed to ask a single question about solutions to this threat to our democracy. When an issue has broad bipartisan support, across ideology and demographics, it’s not naive to campaign on it - it’s common sense. It should be common sense for the media to discuss it too.
Cohen opined in his piece that by talking about taking big money out of politics, Sanders isn’t “taking the job of running for president seriously.” On the contrary, it is the media that aren’t taking the issue of money in politics seriously. This, despite the fact that Sanders has made it a central feature of his campaign, and every single presidential candidate has mentioned money in politics as a problem (with all three Democratic candidates offering up their own plans for reform). What we need--from both media and candidates--is a robust discussion of the solutions. Let’s talk about campaigns that are funded by the people rather than big donors. Let’s talk about how we fix the mistakes of Buckley v. Valeo and Citizens United. Let’s talk about amending the Constitution to reflect that in our democracy, campaign cash of the few should not dwarf the voices of the many.
But to have this discussion, the media must play its part, and not do what an anonymous veteran political reporter admitted to Dylan Byers this week: “Among 'big-time' reporters, there's an almost pathological fear of looking unsophisticated, journalists are supposed to look 'wised-up' and with it. I think this ingrained tendency often causes us to miss things that should be as plain as the noses on our faces — and that are apparent to 'civilians.'"
“Civilians” get it when it comes to the issue of money in politics, and their opinions are supported by rigorous academic research. In their 2014 paper, Affluence and Influence, scholars Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page studied public opinion data over the last 30 years to determine if there was a correlation between public opinion and policy. Their conclusion? “... if policymaking is dominated by powerful business organisations and a small number of affluent Americans, then America's claims to being a democratic society are seriously threatened.”
Their findings indicate the correlation between public opinion and acts of Congress is essentially zero. Unless, that is, you’re part of the wealthy special interests who benefit at all levels of government from a the political power of their money and a deck stacked in their favor.
Without reducing the undue influence of money in politics, there is no chance of building a government that is actually of, by and for the people; no chance of creating a government that reflects our values and protects our interests. The people, politicians, and scholars all agree that money in politics is a serious problem. Now we need a robust dialogue on the range of solutions that can fix our democracy. But in order to do that, the Fourth Estate must come on board.
It is unclear why mainstream media have failed to adequately address the money in politics issue. Are they looking out for their own bottom lines? Are they not seeing the same polls? The media are part of our democracy too; voters deserve to have them do their job. And that job involves responsible and intense scrutiny of the sources of and solutions to one of the single most-important problems facing our democracy, the dominance of big money in our political process. Rather than on dismissing it and its champions altogether, we need to hear more - much more. | <urn:uuid:9198f081-4b30-4f47-98c5-1c49e7057ff5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.salon.com/2016/01/22/the_media_has_a_bernie_sanders_problem_what_the_elites_miss_about_politics_the_rest_of_us_understand/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.964409 | 1,034 | 1.734375 | 2 |
There is no shortage of great Tolstoys in Russian literature. Just in the short period from the 19th to the beginning of the 20th centuries, three of them, including Lev, of War and Peace fame, and Soviet writer Alexei Nikolaevich, graced the literary scene. But the first Tolstoy, chronologically speaking at least, was Count Alexei Konstantinovich, whose 180th anniversary Russia celebrates on September 5.
Alexei Tolstoy (1817-1875) only lived to the age of 58, but he led an extremely full and productive life, leaving Russia with a great literary and moral inheritance. For, more than just about any other Russian writer before or since, Tolstoy’s personality – his generosity and purity of spirit – was reflected in his work. The writer Turgenev was quite correct in saying that “Alexei Tolstoy’s humanity shows through and breathes in everything he wrote.”
And he wrote prolifically. Tolstoy entered the Russian literary scene at the end of the 1840s and beginning of the 1850s primarily as a lyric poet, whose work was moving and subtle. He achieved popularity almost immediately through the amazing musicality of his verses. Many of them became songs, and later, in the 1860s and 1870s, the most famous composers – Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Musorgsky, Rubinshtein and Taneev – composed romances based on them. More than 70 of Tolstoy’s verses were set to music, among them the world-famous romances Among the Noisy Dance and It Was Early Spring.
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We must depoliticise life in the West otherwise we will turn into a totalitarian society where nothing is personal anymore
A hallmark of totalitarian societies is that there’s no escape from politics and the dominant state ideology. Recent events demonstrate that we’ve now sadly reached that point in Britain, the US and other Western countries.
In 1938 the great Irishman William Butler Yeats wrote a poem called ‘Politics’. It could perhaps, more accurately have been entitled ‘Anti-Politics’. War is looming, everything is political, “And there’s a politician That has both read and thought” in the room but Yeats reminds us there is something much more important. In reference to “that girl standing there,” he writes “But O that I were young again, And held her in my arms.”
In the choice between the personal and the political, between listening to the politician, or romancing (even if only in his imagination), the poet chooses the personal. He is right to do so. Totalitarian societies come about when people do the opposite. When they put politics before the personal. When they betray old friendships for ‘the cause’, or put ‘following the party line’ before family and loved ones.Also on rt.com The UK’s vaunted NHS is a National Health Shambles – it wasn’t ready for the Covid second wave and can’t cope. What a surprise
A decade or so after Yeats, the Tory philosopher Quintin Hogg continued in a similar vein. “Conservatives do not believe that political struggle is the most important thing in life… The simplest among them prefer fox-hunting, the wisest religion.”
The point here is not whether or not we approve of fox-hunting, but that we need ‘no-go’ areas where politics and ‘political struggle’ is kept out. We used to have the balance right in Britain, (when old-school Tories like Hogg and genial Gilbert & Sullivan-loving , pipe-smoking Labourites like Harold Wilson held sway) but no longer. Things that used to be apolitical have become completely politicised. There is no ‘ring-fencing’ any more. I have to say, even as someone who makes my living as a political commentator, I’m absolutely sick of the way politics has infected every aspect of our lives.
Take New Years Eve fireworks displays. I’m old enough to remember when a fireworks display was er…just a fireworks display, and not a means to reinforce the dominant ultra-woke monopoly-capitalist Big-Tech billionaire-sponsored globalist ‘Great Reset’ ideology. But London’s displays under Mayor Sadiq Khan get more political with each passing year. In 2018-19 Khan used the occasion to stick a big two fingers up at Brexiteers, with the London Eye lit up in the colours of the EU flag. “As the fireworks went off along the Thames, the words ‘London is open’ were said in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Romanian and Spanish just after midnight,” the Guardian reported.
This year, with London actually closed (oh, the irony), it was even worse. There was some very preachy messaging on climate change, BLM and coronavirus. Happy New Year? Don’t you dare be happy! The point is not whether or not some of these causes are worthy but the fact that the powers-that-be think we have to be bashed over the head with them every minute of the day and night, including right at the start of a New Year, (when we should be getting tiddly on champagne, doing the Hokey Cokey, and kissing – and hugging – fellow humans).Also on rt.com Biden’s executive order that prioritises transgender people is a DISASTER for ordinary women and girls across America
In the ‘politics is everywhere’ Britain of today there really is no let-up from the ‘right-on‘ lecturing. Watch a bit of light-hearted TV comedy for some respite? In the return of The Vicar of Dibley last Christmas, the title character was seen ‘taking the knee’ and delivering a sermon on racism. Watch some sport? You will have seen players ‘take the knee’ at the start of football matches, several months after the tragic death of George Floyd. How about some good old Agatha Christie crime drama? Surely some escapism there? Don’t bank on it. A recent (and absolutely dire) BBC adaptation of The A.B.C. Murders – a story set in the 1930s – shoehorned in contemporary concerns over Brexit and Donald Trump and the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot suffers racist abuse, with Mosley-ite fascists lurking around every corner, which was not the case in the original novel. A brilliant murder mystery (one of the Queen of Crime’s best books), was spoiled by making it political.
The cult of Covid has of course made things a hundred times worse. Drive out anywhere and you‘ll see boards with the state instruction: ‘Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives’. That’s rather strange as I thought the aim of the NHS was to protect US, not the other way round – and that's why WE pay for it. Covid messaging has taken over daytime TV, as well as Google. Record numbers (more than six million in England) are on antidepressants. Is it any great surprise seeing how much of the joy has been sucked out of everyday life by lockdowns and making everything political ?
This past week depressing 5pm UK government ‘pressers’ on Covid-19 (where ministers either announce new restrictions or threaten them as part of the ongoing campaign of psychological warfare) have been mixed with saturation coverage of the US presidential inauguration. ‘President Biden: The Inauguration’ was shown live on both BBC1 and ITV on Wednesday at 4pm UK time. Contrast that with what happened in 1977 on the day (January 20) Jimmy Carter was inaugurated. The ceremony was shown (from 4.30pm to 6.15pm) on BBC2 but BBC1 carried on with its usual children’s programmes (including Play School), in the afternoon and it wasn’t until 11pm that there was a programme on the day’s events in the US.
Doesn’t that tell us everything?Also on rt.com Caitlin Johnstone: You counter Trumpism by ending the conditions which created it, not with authoritarian policies
To counter this relentless politicisation, we don’t need new political parties, but a new anti-politics movement. In Britain just about the most revolutionary thing one can do today is not to discuss politics. We need to ignore politicians – particularly the globalist ones robotically mouthing the WEF‘s ‘Great Reset‘ slogan ‘Build Back Better’ at every turn. We need to avoid being sucked into tedious ‘left-right’ debates, and indeed start rejecting the artificial ‘left-right’ paradigm entirely. We should turn off television programmes masquerading as ‘drama’ or ‘comedy’ that are really political sermons dolled up in entertainment’s clothing and provide no enjoyment whatsoever. In short, we need to reclaim our lives from politics and politicians.
While the US presidential inauguration was being televised, and viewers were no doubt being told repeatedly what a ‘great day for democracy’ it was, I was doing a jigsaw puzzle. Believe me, it was far more rewarding.
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What is OACS Charity?
OACS is a charity for those that have been touched by the effects of medications such as sodium valproate or Epilim, lamotrigine, carbamazepine, prescribed to women for Epilepsy, bi-polar disorder, migraines, pain management and depression, which was taken whilst pregnant O.A.C.S was established in January 1999 and became a registered Charity in 2006. Concerned that there needed to be a more interactive and proactive organisation for those families with OACS in 2014 the new board of trustees came together with a new and clear vision for the families with O.A.C.S. The onus now is upon the FACS family, to offer support, and advocacy to those families that need it.
The new board at OACS are all experienced in many aspects of F.A.C.S. We are willing to share our experiences of medical, educational and support services, as well as our experiences, as parents, that live with and manage this syndrome within their child. We are those parents that have gone before, preparing the way for those parents who are new to the world of the special needs child, with a little understood and complex disability. We also understand that it is not just the child that needs support, it is the mother living with her own disabilities trying to support the needs of her child. It is the father holding the space - Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome is a conditon that effects the family unit.
All families are welcomed into the group with open arms, not only because we understand the problems your child may be experiencing but also because we understand the challenges experienced by the carer. Our private Facebook page has many friendly parents that are abundant in experience and generous with information and advice. The O.A.C.S Facebook page is a great place to go if you need support or have specific questions. We also have additional support available for those affected with ‘Big Sis’, father support, support for those that have lost their children, those who have adopted children with Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndromes, and more. With the introduction of our new community groups the O.A.C.S team want to be here for those that need us.
Gaining a diagnosis may be the highest mountain of all for the carer to climb. F.A.C.S is a complex syndrome, presenting with global disabilities, some of which result in secondary conditions. The O.A.C.S team will support you in your quest for a diagnosis, and help you understand some of the challenges you are experiencing.
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In recent years, the use of concrete is very popular when making an interior in Loft style. This is a fashionable material from which walls, ceilings, countertops and other items. The use of different sample decisions and special additives make the scope of its use of truly infinite. On the pros and cons of concrete surfaces when designing interiors in the industrial style we will talk in our review.
Pros and cons
Industrial architecture is advantageously underlined by the minimalistic texture of concrete. Similar design is a bright element in the living room, creating a harmonious background with TV and authentic wall decorations in the living room. Concrete looks very impressive in the kitchen space, replacing the hair tile that happened to all. With the help of this moisture-proof composition, it is possible to place a stylish apron – it will harmoniously look together with the artificial stone countertop. Very profitable against the background of concrete coatings highlights glossy plumbing. And such properties of concrete, like moisture resistance and heat resistance make it a good solution for finishing the bathrooms, shower and bathrooms.
Important! Concrete harmoniously looks with all major industrial style markers, such as brickwork, metal pipes, suspended lamps and other engineering communications typical for this direction.
When applying concrete in the style of Loft, it is not necessary to achieve the ideal smoothness of the coating, so even people with minimal experience in construction and finishing can cope with the works. Concrete surfaces are distinguished by high parameters of chemical and mechanical durability, as well as resistant to the action of moisture, do not appear in concrete fungi and mold. The use of concrete gives the placement of a brutal minimalistic type.
Nevertheless, concrete coating from a technical point of view has drawbacks. In particular, Finished coatings contain crumb and mineral filler, so they have a grainy porous texture. Alternatives often use plaster imitating concrete texture. However, this material is in finished form differs to toxicity, so all work must be performed in protective gloves and preferably in the respirator. In addition, most of the building mixes will very quickly dry, which significantly reduces the total time for finishing and leaves no possibilities for adjustment in case of improper application.
Wall finish options
To separate the loft premises under concrete, use materials of different types. The most demanded microbeton and Venetian plaster.
Microbeton is a composite coating on the basis of cement with the addition of mineral pigments, resins and some other fillers. It is optimal for the fulfillment of internal and external work, gives a fully seamless surface. It provides high adhesion with the overwhelming majority of wall materials, namely:
Microbeton is distinguished by wear resistance and resistance to water action, shockproof, as well as steam and gas-tightness. This material is chemically inert, it does not react with aggressive media, has pronounced anti-slip properties. Eco-friendly and safe material with severe antiseptic properties. When installing, there is practically no construction trash, in the process of operation, the coating is easy to clean. The advantages can also be attributed to the male. The composition is applied by a subtle layer, due to which the total load on the design does not increase.
Similar technical and operational parameters has mic cement. The only difference lies in the absence of polymers and mineral crumbs. It is produced in the form of microfino and aquateman. The latter is characterized by resistance to water, salts and chlorine, so it is optimal for lining of bathrooms, shower cabins and other rooms with high humidity.
Microfino forms a rather thin texture, so most often it is used for furniture, ceilings and plastered walls.
Most often, decorative plaster goes into the course. It is so flexible material that it allows you to equip the decorative details of various shapes. Decorative plaster with concreting effect was widely used in the design of the room under the loft. The relevance of the material is due to the fact that concrete is not the most “light” material, the plaster is devoid of all its decorative flaws, such a coating looks stylish, modern and fashionable.
Decorative putty under concrete gives a very durable coating that practically does not require special care, a similar effect is optimal for large spacious apartments and studios. Any pollution is quickly cleaned by water, sponges and cheapest cleaning products. Venetian plaster is universal, so a concrete effect can be created not only inside houses, but also outside. Over time, the material will not burn under the action of sunlight and retain its original shade.
In addition, concrete itself does not have a smooth shade and homogeneous structure, therefore, on the walls decorated with decorative plaster, cracks, scratches and chips will be not particularly visible.
Many owners of the premises planning to design in Loft style are asked whether an architectural concrete is worth using the interior decor as an independent element. Well, try to present any room inside your house of a residential building, all the walls, the floor and the ceiling in which is fully made of this material. Presented? We think the question disappeared by itself. That is why concrete is often combined with other materials and coatings. It should be borne in mind that not all elements of the interior decor of modern interiors can be used together, at the same time there are those that seemed to be created for each other.
Mitigate the cold of concrete coating will help the use of any additional wood finish. If you decide to combine these materials, it is best to take a panel or a national board – these materials are harmoniously complement each other.
Very effectively looks tandem concrete and glass in all its manifestations. Such a solution adds volume to the room and additionally visually increases space. It is not by chance that the loft interiors near the concrete wall so often placed windows or mirrors from the floor to the ceiling – such an ascetic solution is optimal for supporters of a clean form.
Many may seem strange, but very harmonious with concrete looks greens in all its manifestations. Combining plants with cold material, you can achieve an amazing effect. Natural freshness makes the design finished. True amateurs Industrial is likely to prefer live flowers, nevertheless, their artificial imitation can also be used.
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13 years of AKP majority rule has come to an end. On Sunday, the Justice and Development Party (AKP) lost its long-held majority, while the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) gained a historic 13.1% of the vote and with it, 79 parlimentary seats. This is the first time in history that a pro-Kurdish party has been able to break the 10% threshold necessary to individual representation in the Turkish parliament.
Erdogan’s Leadership At Risk
In recent months, Turkey’s President and AKP party member Reccip Tayyip Erdogan has indicated that, under a newly elected AKP parliamentary majority, he would like to amend the Turkish constitution to expand his presidential powers. However, with the loss of 50 parlimentary seats for Erdogan’s AKP, this will no longer be possible.
To pursue a coalition government, the AKP and Erdogan will likely have to cede any aspirations for amending the constitution for expanded presidential powers. It is also possible that the AKP will not be able to form a coalition with any of the opposition parties.
Pro-Kurdish HDP Won’t Form Coalition
HDP co-chairs Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yuksekdag, have announced that they are not interested in forming a coalition with the ruling AKP. The two other opposition parties, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), have also expressed disinterest in forming a coalition with the AKP.
The disinterest in forming a coalition government with Erdogan and the AKP stems from the hard line against opposition parties that the AKP has recently taken. Erdogan and the AKP have been critical of the HDP, accusing it of sponsoring the outlawed PKK, a Kurdish political organization that has used terrorism to achieve political ends.
Unclear Future for Turkey
With a heavily contested debate about a coalition government, Turkey’s political future remains uncertain. Many believe that a coalition government without the AKP would not be possible, as the three opposition parties do not have enough seats to create a supermajority on their own.
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Citizens are no longer making the choice between the Left and Right but rather between the democratic system and the anti-democratic system.
Migration is on top of the political agenda – but there is still no movement towards a coherent and comprehensive European solution.
The EU and Africa both need a wide-ranging partnership agreement. Ernst Stetter, the Secretary General of the Foundation for Progressive Studies, explains why.
Last month’s celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Rome treaties was a unique opportunity for Europe to review the path of what has been achieved so far and to look for future endeavours to undertake. The purpose of today’s blog is not to comment again on this. There has been enormous debate in recent […]
This article was published by The Fabian Society The electoral year in Europe started last week with national elections in the Netherlands. French presidential elections will follow in April and May and in autumn there will be German federal elections and parliamentary elections in Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. Progressive parties in all these countries […]
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When handling food, safety is of the utmost importance. Keeping foods free of contaminants and out of the danger zone—the range of temperatures when bacteria quickly grow—is an essential part of the process. But how can you ensure that foods stay safe when they have to travel significant distances between the kitchen and the venue, or be prepared at a facility you feel less familiar with?
For caterers, ensuring safe food handling comes with a few extra concerns. Whether catering for a wedding, party, or simple office lunch, there are several challenges that need to be addressed and overcome. Here’s a look at what those challenges are, and what professionals with food handling certification can do to ensure that the meals they serve are as safe as they are tasty.
1. Pros With Food Handling Certification Know that the Venue Needs to Be Carefully Vetted
As those who have completed food handling courses know, foods enter the danger zone when they reach temperatures between 4 to 60 °C. Once in this range, bacteria can double their numbers every twenty minutes, leading to quick spoilage of food items. Therefore, keeping foods either hotter or colder than this threshold is one top concern caterers need to consider. And when it comes to keeping foods cooled or heated, the venue in question will play a big part in how this challenge is addressed.
Before accepting a contract, caterers need to ask several important questions about the venue, preferably visiting the premises in advance to ensure they are up to standard. Does the venue have a kitchen, complete with adequate fridge and freezer space? Is there an oven, and if so, can it accommodate the meal you are preparing? Is counter space plentiful? Are there enough outlets to plug in the equipment you will bring? And while in most cases running hot and cold water will be available, for rustic or remote locations, this might not always be a given.
Depending on the facilities offered by the venue, you may be able to prepare the meal on site. If not, you’ll need to determine whether prepared food can be safely transported to it.
2. Access to Proper Equipment Is an Important Challenge for Food Handlers to Consider
Whether preparing food on site, reheating prepared foods, or simply serving foods at the venue, you’ll need to ensure you have the proper equipment in place. This can be as simple as remembering to bring serving trays, gloves, cleaning supplies, and compost bags for waste, but could also involve bringing equipment needed to reheat items, or keep items at a safe temperature.
For a buffet, for example, you might need to bring chafing dishes to keep foods warm for the entire event, along with enough fuel to keep them running. If your chaffing dishes are powered by electricity, you might also need to make sure you have enough extension cords to reach plugs, as well as tape to secure them to the ground and prevent any tripping.
3. Proper Transport of Food Is an Obstacle Those With Food Handling Certification Overcome
Caterers with food handling certification know that one of the biggest food safety challenges to overcome when catering an event is transportation. How you address this problem will depend on the facilities at the venue, how far away the venue is, and the equipment you have access to. For example, if you’re able to prepare everything on site, then you’ll only need to worry about transporting ingredients. If you need to transport cold prepared foods, on the other hand, you’ll need to have insulated boxes or a refrigerated van to keep items safe. For hot foods that need to travel a long distance, keeping them safe for consumption will be much more difficult. If you can’t reheat items at the venue, changing the menu or refusing the contract might be the only options open.
In addition, savvy caterers also know that traffic, construction, and other factors need to be carefully considered. While the drive between the venue and your kitchen might be short outside of peak hours, traffic can add significantly to travel time, and have a big impact on whether prepared foods will still be safe to eat once they reach their destination. By carefully thinking through all of these concerns and making sure to address each one, caterers can ensure that the foods they prepare stay safe.
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A settlement agreement for the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Claim has been reached between Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and the Federal and Provincial governments.
The Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation will receive a total compensation of $43.3 million. The Government of Canada will provide $30.7 million and the Saskatchewan Government will provide the remaining $12.6 million.
As part of this agreement, the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has the option to acquire up to 40,659.97 acres to add to their reserve lands. Canada and Saskatchewan will also set aside $6.7 million as compensation to rural municipalities and school divisions once taxable land is set apart as reserve.
“The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to have reached a successful outcome in partnership with Canada and the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation,” Don McMorris, Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs said. “This settlement demonstrates the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to reconciliation, and provides for Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation with opportunities to invest in land, economic development, and community enhancement. These projects will benefit not only Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, but all of Saskatchewan.”
The First Nation submitted the claim in July 2001 and it was accepted for negotiations in May 2010. Members of the band approved the settlement in a community vote in October 2021, with 97% of those who voted, voting in favour.
“Thinking of our future generations, this settlement will provide for hunting and trapping lands, cultural and ceremonial lands, as well as additional lands for our members to benefit from,” Chief Larry Ahenakew said. “In the not too distant future, this settlement will also provide for our members, economic development opportunities and create much needed employment on Ahtahkakoop owned commercial and urban lands. Ahtahkakoop would like to recognize the countless hours of work completed by the many team members from Canada and Saskatchewan, as well as our own legal teams; thank you all for your hard work. This has been a very lengthy process and Ahtahkakoop is pleased that this historic Treaty Land Entitlement Claim has finally been settled.”
The Ahtahkakoop First Nation is located near Shell Lake, SK, 72 kilometers northwest of Prince Albert.
Treaty Land Entitlement claims are intended to remedy historic allegations where First Nations received insufficient reserve land promised to them under Treaty. Canada has a policy in place to resolve these claims by negotiating with the Indigenous nations. The Federal Government has settled over 592 claims since 1973.
Ahtahkakoop adhered to Treaty 6 in 1876, which promised one square mile per family of five, or 128 acres per person .In 1878, a federal Order in Council set apart 42,988.8 acres of land as reserve for the First Nation, enough for 336 people. Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation asserts that the total eligible membership was 368 individuals, resulting in a Treaty land entitlement shortfall of 4,115.2 acres.
“Righting this historical wrong is key to renewing Canada’s relationship with the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation,” said Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. “We recognize the harms caused to the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and are committed to addressing them through concrete actions, for the development of the community – and all future generations.” | <urn:uuid:2897088f-1e6b-4a37-8b49-86a8f3265ab4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://paherald.sk.ca/historic-settlement-agreement-reached-between-ahtahkakoop-cree-nation-and-provincial-and-federal-governments/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.957617 | 734 | 1.546875 | 2 |
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Think as to how the poem presents characters to teach or comment upon the cultural values and beliefs expressed in the poem with regard how men and women should behave.You might want to consider how Heroic and Christian (Germanic) attitudes about gender and gender performance reaffirm or conflict with each other and how that may send a strong or confusing message to the audience. You could also think about whether the poem advocates one way or many ways to be masculine or feminine. The fates of characters who conform to or fail to meet gender standards might be another interesting approach to the issue. In essence, you’ll be thinking about how the poet creates a much more interesting, complex work of art that resonates with a variety of messages for a variety of readers or listeners.Consider carefully passages in which your chosen character appears and read them over many times! What details in particular stand out or appear meaningful to you? What catches your eye? Are there any patterns or connections between the details that lead you to a specific conclusion (thesis)? Be sure you have a thesis. Your thesis should be the general point you want to make about your character, and particular details you discuss should refer to, support, and explain your general point. Otherwise, your paper will read like a grocery list. A thesis statement gives order and coherence to such a list, explaining what all the examples have to do with one another and how they make their meaning.From the notes you generate, try to perceive patterns or particular lines of thought that can lead you to a thoughtful, provocative, interpretive statement about the meaning of your character’s gender performance and how it relates to general meaning of Beowulf in its entirely. This will be your thesis (a central idea that underlies your interpretation). Be sure that your thesis doesn’t merely describe/summarize your character or state the obvious. An analytical thesis will invite disagreement and will require you to prove that your logic or point of view is valid. A summary does not invite disagreement. It merely states the facts, making no claim. An analytical thesis draws upon summary, but goes beyond it, to enlarge a reader’s experience of a poem—it offers an opinion. There is no right or wrong way to read a text. The point is that almost any interpretation is valid—as long as you clearly state your claim (thesis) and carefully argue that claim.This essay is meant to be a close reading, so you don’t have to do any outside research. In fact, I would prefer you NOT to turn to the long history of scholarship on this poem. If you like, you may consult outside sources to gather general information on Anglo-Saxon history, culture, and spirituality, but you must be sure to cite the information you glean from them with an in-text citation (or footnote) and you must include a bibliography. If you fail to give credit where credit is due, you have plagiarized. If you consult other sources, do not merely repeat or echo the interpretation your source(s) present. It’s okay to turn to online literature guides to clarify any confusion about the poem, but don’t just report what those sites say because they tell you “what the poem means.” To do so is also plagiarism (even if you paraphrase and cite your source). Use outside scholarship or information to supplement your own interpretation/thesis. Don’t be a lazy parrot. Practice critical thinking, formulate your own ideas, and contribute to a conversation about the poem.Once you have a thesis, you are ready to begin drafting the body of your essay. In your introduction, be sure to identify and introduce the poem by title and the character/gender you’ll analyze before you state your thesis. Even if you mention the title Beowulf in your essay’s title, be sure to use the title Beowulf in your introduction. (Don’t make you essay’s title do the work.)Line up the points that illustrate and support your thesis/claim. Don’t limit yourself to 3 (avoid the 5 paragraph essay. It’s unnatural and confining). Be sure you connect each supporting point to your thesis. Show how your evidence relates to your thesis. Make clear (maybe even obvious) the logic and logical progression of your argument. Likewise, be sure to explain and back up your supporting points with material (quotes and paraphrase) from your chosen text. Show where and how the text has led you to your interpretation. This will be the evidence you need to argue your main point.With regard to your conclusion, do not merely summarize your thesis and points. Summarizing in an essay less than 20 pages insults your readers. It implies that they aren’t intelligent enough to remember what they read a few minutes/pages ago. Instead, try to fit your interpretation into a larger picture. You might think about how this interpretation can change typical perceptions of the poem or how the poem and your interpretation relate to your world. This is your opportunity to make sense of this entire exercise. You get to answer the “Who really cares what I think?” question you may be hearing in your head.
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Manager self-service is a human resource management (HRM) platform that allows supervisors to have immediate access to employee information and initiate employment-related actions. The primary objective of a manager self-service system is to give the manager access to their direct reports' personnel data such as time and attendance, leave, benefits and performance rankings. Supervisors can use the system to run ad-hoc reports and update records. Having these capabilities allows managers to be more self-reliant and to perform a host of human resources transact and performance management tasks without requiring the intervention of HR or payroll.
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A manager self-service module can be rolled out either as a part of a human resource information system (HRIS) or as an entirely separate system, typically one that runs in the cloud. However, a common practice is to roll out an employee self-service system first, adding the manager self-service module progressively in separate phases. The manager self-service module is usually accessed either on the company's Intranet or through a secure web portal. Managers log in securely to their individual accounts, from which they can perform the administrative functions permitted by the software. Manager self-service, like employee self-service, can provide a number of benefits for its users and the organization in terms of cost and operational efficiency.
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Manager self-service software can promote a better employee experience for managers in a number of ways and cut costs for companies. Here are a few ways it can do so:
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Prof. Elisabeth Wacker talks about her research on the sociology of diversity
"It’s normal to be different."
Elisabeth Wacker is Professor of the Sociology of Diversity at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). In this interview on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, she talks about her work as the Chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Board for the German Federal Government’s report on the conditions of life of persons with disabilities and the role of diversity research at a Technical University.
Prof. Wacker, December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Do you think an annual day of this kind serves a useful purpose?
This day raises awareness of the fact that it is normal to be different. That is a good thing. But if we do not look beyond our superficial impressions, we may think that we know who "the disabled" are. That is where the danger lies. "Persons with disabilities" are not a homogeneous group.
What do you mean by that?
They are in fact just as diverse as the rest of the population. They are men and women, younger and older people, and individuals with different preferences and habits. While some are born with limitations, others acquire a disability in the course of their lifetime. It is important not to think only of "blindness", "deafness" and the "different-ness" that comes with these conditions, but rather of people who have these limitations and their circumstances and the opportunities they face in life.
,,When Germany signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, people probably thought that everything was quite exemplary in this country."-- Prof. Elisabeth Wacker
You are chairing the Scientific Advisory Board for the Federal Government’s report on the conditions of life of persons with disabilities for the third time. How advanced is Germany with regard to participation?
Protection against disadvantages is already enshrined in the Basic Law. Many benefits are also provided to help with integration. When the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was ratified 10 years ago, Germany was very quick to sign it. People probably thought that everything was quite exemplary in this country. But an assessment of the everyday opportunities for participation in society showed that, despite the laws, there are still plenty of obstacles. In other words, disabilities still result in disadvantages.
Anyone who looks at the statistics will see that persons with disabilities do not have equal access to the labor market. It’s not enough to look at available measures such as hiring quotas. You also have to make sure that they have the desired effects. By the way, in reality far greater numbers of people are affected by this than those covered by the official statistics. Those only count persons with an official disability ID. In our research, we assume a quota of approximately 18%, as opposed to the officially recognized 9% of the population.
,,To me, working on these participation reports is more inspiring than frustrating."-- Prof. Elisabeth Wacker
Is it frustrating for you to keep publishing disability reports where many areas show serious shortcomings?
I see it as a scientific task. We provide information needed for the necessary transformations. Through analysis, we can show where the obstacles are, which groups of people are impacted most, which areas present opportunities for development, and where the leverage points are. I find that more inspiring than frustrating.
Are these leverage points something you work on at your research chair at TUM?
Exactly. We mostly work with participatory methods. That means that the people concerned are involved as active partners in the research process. At the moment, for example, we are addressing the task of how to develop better preventive health care in residential facilities for the disabled. Under the Prevention Act, passed in 2016, this care is a requirement, but the public health insurers that provide the funds are often unsure of how to reach this segment of the population.
What have you found out?
Now we know, for example, that people with disabilities are often very interested in their health, too, and would be happy to take part in appropriate activities, preferably in clubs in their community. In another project, we developed and tested movement programs for older people with mental disabilities.
,,The search for social inclusion is a responsibility that must also be taken on by the world of science."-- Prof. Elisabeth Wacker
What role do you see for the sociology of diversity at a Technical University?
At TUM we have long been aware of the effects of technologies and society on one another. This also applies to research in the social sciences. Technologies are designed by and for people. This can occur in very different ways and with very different target groups. Consequently, it is very important to pay attention to diversity. The search for social inclusion is a responsibility that must also be taken on by the world of science. That is where the sociology of diversity comes into play.
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- Wildfires have burned through a total of 10.3 million acres so far in 2020.
- That breaks the previous record of 10.1 million acres set in 2015.
- This is the third year on record that wildfires have burned more than 10 million acres across the country, with all three years taking place since 2015, E&E News reports.
The U.S. set a new record for the number of acres burned by wildfires, as 2020 saw some of the hottest months on record and large parts of the western U.S. experienced severe drought.
Wildfires have burned through a total of 10.3 million acres so far in 2020, surpassing the previous record of 10.1 million acres set in 2015. This is the third year on record that wildfires have burned more than 10 million acres across the country, with all three years taking place since 2015, E&E News reports.
There were about 57,000 wildfires this year compared with 50,477 in 2019, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
More than 40 percent of the acreage burned in the U.S. occurred in California, a state that had its worst wildfire season on record this year.
A series of lightning strikes in August sparked hundreds of fires across Northern California that burned more than 1.3 million acres over the course of several months. The fire, donned the August Complex Fire, was the largest in California’s history.
More than 4.1 million acres have burned in California this year, double the previous record of 2 million acres set in 2018. Five of California’s largest wildfires in history occurred this year alone.
Colorado, Washington and Oregon also saw some of the most destructive wildfires in recent history.
Colorado just recently contained its largest wildfire on record earlier this month. The Cameron Peak Fire burned through more than 208,000 acres over 112 days. The state’s second-largest wildfire, the East Troublesome Fire, was also just recently extinguished. Three of the largest fires in Colorado history burned this year.
The unprecedented fire season in the West has been driven by record-high temperatures and worsening droughts linked to climate change. Hotter and drier conditions make forests and brush more flammable, fueling more intense and devastating fires.
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This post has a review of the book Good Afternoon Vietnam: A Civilian in the Vietnam War by Gary L. Wilhelm, as well as a free discussion guide for secondary teachers. The book is a first-person account of an engineer working with the Marines at MAG 11 in DaNang, Vietnam, from 1968-1969. The author is my husband. He has been telling family and friends the stories for many years and has finally written them down. He self-published his eBook and paperback on Amazon last fall. I have been thinking of making a discussion guide and now it is ready. The discussion guide is free.
The “look inside” feature on Amazon shows several pages, and the first story in the book may be viewed free at the MNVietnam.org story wall. The MNVietnam story wall is a PBS Minnesota Initiative and has categories for military, civilian, family, refugee, and activist stories. There are a wide variety of stories from different perspectives. It is a very interesting site. We recently watched the The Vietnam War television series by Ken Burns, and maybe you did as well. As it is 50 years later, there has been a renewed interest in the topic.
Good Afternoon Vietnam book has a much different perspective on the Vietnam War as it is told through the eyes of a civilian living and working with the Marines both in the United States and in DaNang, Vietnam. The stories are not typical war stories but an honest eye-view of daily life and events at a Marine base, MAG 11. Who else but an engineer would see and tell about the physics of a bomb dump explosion? Yes, he saw physics in action. Gary is the Frugal Engineer, and he tends to see physics, science, and math all around. He has been interviewed about this topic by students writing research papers, and thought he should just write a book.
Some people feel the stories are similar to M*A*S*H as some are quite humorous. It is a quick read as it is about one hundred pages in length. There are no battle scenes or fighting descriptions, although of course the area was quite dangerous. When the work contract was up, the company my husband was working for would not respond for his requests to return home, and so he stayed longer than anticipated. I actually met him after he returned from the experience.
Castleview Academy wrote a book review about the book at this link. She dislikes war stories but found this book to have a different perspective. There are additional reviews on the book’s Amazon page.
Secondary teachers, you may download your free discussion guide at the next link. It is a free instant download. I hope some people will find it helpful.
There is a Venn diagram to compare and contrast being a civilian in a war zone with being a soldier there.
There is a crossword puzzle and answer key, as well. The discussion questions could be used by any book club, really.
And there are single point discussion pages that could be pulled separately for small groups, or for rotating groups.
Good Afternoon Vietnam: A Civilian in the Vietnam War
This is the story of a civilian technology engineer working with the Marines in DaNang, Vietnam, in 1968 and 1969. Wilhelm arrived in a blue suit and tie from a military chartered plane and finally found his back way to the USA for a company that resisted ending his work term and allowing him to come home.
A Civilian Working in a War Zone
The position was working with the computer technology of the time and the US Marine Corp. No one else from his company who had previously gone to Vietnam was available to tell him what he could expect. No one was there to meet his plane!
Working with the Marines
The memories include the night sky being alive with planes circling the base, listening to a bamboo band play American military songs, learning first-hand how difficult holidays are in a war zone, whereas a civilian he was not allowed to carry a weapon. His volunteer position as a substitute English teacher for the South Vietnamese was protected by Marines with shotguns and side-arms.
Also, you might like to learn how I was able to publish this book for my husband. In our sign-up area there is an option to take the course I created. Read the blog post at this link.
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Red wine tastes great and, if consumed in moderation, can have potential health benefits due to being rich in antioxidants. If you did not know already, National Wine Day is on May 25, so you are likely preparing to enjoy a glass or two. Despite the upsides of drinking red wine, it comes with one standout problem–stained teeth. This does not mean you have to cut out wine altogether, but there are some tips for avoiding stained teeth.
1. Brush and Floss Before Drinking
Stains occur when the red wine clings to the plaque that is already on your teeth. By removing the plaque with brushing and flossing, you reduce the chance of stains. This habit also reduces your chance of gum disease and tooth decay.
2. Rinse After
Have you ever had a late night drinking wine, only to forget to brush your teeth before you go to sleep? Leaving the red wine lingering on your teeth is one of the sure causes of stained teeth. Rinse with water immediately after drinking red wine and wait about 30 minutes to brush your teeth to allow your enamel to recalcify.
3. Use Teeth Whitening Treatments
You might find that certain toothpastes and over-the-counter whitening options help reduce the effects of stains. Professional teeth whitening services available in Corpus Christi, TX might be needed if you are looking for something more powerful or with more long-term results. Dr. Tilman Richards offers in-office treatments to restore your smile and get rid of the pesky stains.
While drinking wine is an enjoyable experience that comes with several potential benefits, no one wants to have discolored teeth. Make sure your favorite drink does not cause you to affect your appearance or oral health. By following the above 3 tips, you can reduce and remove stains and have a beautiful smile. Contact our office to learn more about teeth whitening options from cosmetic dentist Dr. Tilman Richards.
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Hanya Holm, original name Johanna Eckert, (born March 3, 1893, Worms am Rhein, Ger.—died Nov. 3, 1992, New York, N.Y., U.S.), German-born American choreographer of modern dance and Broadway musicals.
After early study at the Dalcroze institutes in Frankfurt am Main and Hellerau, she joined Mary Wigman’s Central Institute in Dresden and for several years was chief instructor there. She also danced in and helped choreograph Wigman’s massive Das Totenmal (1930). In 1931 Wigman sent her to the United States to open the Mary Wigman School in New York City, which in 1936 became the Hanya Holm Studio (later the Hanya Holm School of Dance). As a teacher Holm emphasized the importance of both technical expertise and emotional expression. She took U.S. citizenship in 1939.
Holm’s Trend (1937), a large-scale dance of social protest, and another work of social commentary, Tragic Exodus (1939), are among her best-known concert works. In 1939 she became the first concert dancer to present her work on television with the broadcast of her Metropolitan Daily. Holm and her company made many tours in the United States and Europe, and in 1941 she established the Center of Dance in the West in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she gave annual summer courses for more than 25 years.
Holm choreographed more than a dozen Broadway musicals, including Kiss Me, Kate (1948), Out of This World (1950), My Fair Lady (1956), and Camelot (1960). She was instrumental in promoting the use of dance notation and was also the first choreographer to copyright a dance, submitting a written Labanotation score of her choreography for Kiss Me, Kate, in 1952.
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Grubb, John (1847-1912)
Transcription of obituary published in the Primitive Methodist Magazine by B.B.
John Grubb was born at Warton in Herefordshire on the 11th of March, 1847. He was residing at Malvern when Rev. Harvey Roe was the superintendent of Worcester Circuit, and during Mr. Roe’s ministry Mr. Grubb, who at that time was a member of the Church of England, experienced the new birth and joined our Church.
Mr. Grubb has been class leader and society steward, and sometimes conducted a service, but Sunday School work gave him the greatest delight. He was school secretary over twenty years, and worked for the salvation of the boys and girls. School anniversaries and outings were anticipated by him with childlike pleasure, and he entered into the innocent games with the scholars with the abandonment of youth. He was a strong man, and held to his opinions with tenacity; but could be led to change his mind when kindly shown sufficient reason for such change.
His occupation was that of head gardener, and he faithfully served his last employer seventeen years. He often won the best prizes at the annual flower shows. Last autumn he had a “seizure,” but gradually recovered sufficiently to attend to the oversight of the under-gardeners. On the 6th August he returned from his day’s work as usual. A few minutes after entering his home he passed away, and “was not, for God took him.” The writer conducted his funeral ceremony, our church being crowded, Miss Cox (his employer) and her household being among the mourners. On the following Sunday Mr. W. Williams preached a memorial sermon. He was much loved by his widow and sons and daughters, who mourn his departure.
John was born on 11 March 1847 at Wharton, nr. Leominster, Herefordshire, to parents Richard Grubb and Sarah Payn. His mother was widowed by the time of the 1851 census. John was baptised on 18 April 1847 at Leominster.
Census returns identify the following occupations for John.
- 1861 agricultural labourer
- 1871 groom & carter
- 1881 gardener
- 1891 gardener
- 1901 gardener, domestic
- 1911 gardener
He married Emma Palmer (abt1849-1925) in late 1867 at Leominster, Herefordshire. Census returns identify nine of eleven children.
- Thomas (1868-1937) – a domestic gardener (1901)
- Elizabeth Sarah (1870-1925) – married Alfred Lee Medlicott, a tester of water fittings (1911), on 9 October 1893
- John William (1871-1952) – a draper’s traveller (1911)
- Alice (1875-1963) – a domestic cook (1911)
- Mary (b1877) – a housemaid (1891)
- Arthur (1880-1882)
- Emma (1882-1955) – a housemaid (1911)
- Ernest George (1885-1924) – fireman with G.W.R. (1911)
- Lilian (b1887) – a dressmaker (1911)
John died on 6 August 1912 at Great Malvern, Worcestershire.
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Fake social media accounts believed to be operated by Russian propaganda agents have intensified their mentions of special counsel Robert Mueller, whose investigation into the Russian government's influence campaign during the 2016 election just recently made its first indictments.
Social media executives are scheduled to testify before Congress about how pervasive Russian propaganda has become on their platforms.
Hamilton 68, a dashboard created by the nonpartisan Alliance for Securing Democracy, tracks social media activity by hundreds of accounts believed to be operated by Russian "bots" in real time. Since Oct. 27, when reports began to emerge that the Mueller probe was prepared to make its first indictments, the dashboard catalogued a steep uptick in social media missives attempting to discredit Mueller, Mother Jones reports.
The Hamilton 68 dashboard found that Russian bots focused their messages during late October with "some variation on a theme of corruption, collusion, cover-up by the Clinton-led State Department and/or the Mueller-led FBI."
On Oct. 30, Mueller announced indictments against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his business associate, Rick Gates. Both were charged with 12 counts ranging from financial crimes to conspiracy against the U.S. Manafort and Gates surrendered themselves to the FBI and pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to The Hill.
The Department of Justice also disclosed that former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos had pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents about his contact with Russian officials during the 2016 election.
Russian activity on U.S. social media platforms has become a focal point in the Mueller probe. On Sept. 27, officials familiar with the Russia investigation told Bloomberg that Mueller's team had a "red-hot" focus on determining how Russian propagandists allegedly spread disinformation on social media platforms to influence the 2016 election.
On Oct. 31, the general consuls of Facebook, Google and Twitter will testify before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee to discuss their findings of how widespread Russian disinformation had been on their platforms during the election.
Facebook's general consuls will reportedly disclose that propagandists associated with the Russian government had purchased 3,000 ads on their social media platform that were seen by 126 million American users.
Ben Nimmo of the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab noted before the hearing that social media platforms were ill-prepared to manage Russian propaganda efforts because they have always treated their customers with anonymity.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The bear that recently killed a caretaker in a Cleveland suburb was the latest example of animal violence in a state that has some of the nation's weakest restrictions on exotic pets and among the highest number of injuries and deaths caused by them.
After a standoff between the Humane Society and agriculture interests, state officials are crafting restrictions on the ownership of dangerous wild pets. But the killer beast and others owned by former bear-wrestling entrepreneur Sam Mazzola, who was on probation at the time of the attack for illegally selling and transporting exotic animals, would have been grandfathered out of them.
"It's just a free-for-all in Ohio, and Sam Mazzola is just an example of that," said Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States. "Tigers, wolves, bears in a suburban Lorain County community: It is a disaster waiting to happen."
The death in Ohio and attacks elsewhere -- including the maiming of a Connecticut woman by her friend's pet chimpanzee and a 2-year-old Florida girl squeezed to death by her family's python -- highlight that the patchwork of federal, state and local laws on keeping dangerous wild animals at home has holes.
Mazzola had the proper state permit to keep the black bear, a species native to Ohio, on his property. He also kept wolves, tigers and a lion, saomething he was free to do because Ohio and at least four other states -- Alabama, Idaho, Missouri and Montana -- impose few or no restrictions on the ownership of non-native animals kept solely as pets, according to a review of state regulations by The Associated Press.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture regulates animals exhibited to the public but not private ownership. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requires permits for native endangered and threatened species but doesn't track non-native, endangered species unless they cross state borders.
The Humane Society cut a deal this year with Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and leading farm groups that traded pulling an animal cruelty measure off the November ballot for certain animal protections, including a ban on exotic pets. Farm groups opposed the ballot measure, which would have imposed treatment and caging requirements on livestock, as threatening to Ohio's $93 billion agricultural industry.
Existing non-native animals, like the ones Mazzola continues to keep, may be kept under Ohio's proposed regulations, but owners would not be able to breed them or replace them when they die.
The ban also would exempt animals in zoos, research centers and existing athletic mascot programs, Strickland spokeswoman Amanda Wurst said.
Many exotic pet owners in Ohio and elsewhere believe big animals -- especially predators such as lions, tigers, bears and cougars -- are no longer safe in the wild because of habitat loss, public fear and poaching. They view themselves as conservationists.
"Of the overall amount of people who actually have snakes as pets, who actually have chimpanzees as pets, these incidents are a very small percentage," said Cindy Huntsman, whose Stump Hill Farm near Massillon houses 250 wild animals.
According to a database of publicized exotic-pet escapes and attacks since 1990 kept by the animal rights group Born Free USA, Ohio ranks fifth in the number of episodes that hurt or killed a human -- 14. The leader, Florida, has had 43, followed by Texas with 19, New York with 18 and California with 16. Alabama ties Ohio with 14.
The Ohio bear attack occurred Aug. 19 when caretaker Brent Kandra, 24, took the animal out of its cage for feeding at Mazzola's menagerie. Mazzola's federal license to exhibit the bear was revoked after animal rights activists complained about his practice of taking money to let people wrestle Ceasar, another bear he owned. But he was still free to keep the animals.
Most people who work regularly with exotic beasts know and accept the risks, Huntsman said, comparing it to being a farmer or working with killer whales at SeaWorld.
Mazzola reflected that attitude in comments to reporters the day after the fatal attack, showing off a facial scar he got from an encounter with a bear and saying he had a total of 2,000 stitches from his time working with animals.
"These are the things that happen when you deal and love these type of animals," he said.
Tom Burrington, 68, a retiree who lives two doors from Mazzola, recalled after the attack that one of the man's bears once rolled over a neighbor, who had to go to the hospital.
"It was a big joke," Burrington said. "They said the bear sat on a guy, but it was not funny to the safety forces. There wasn't anything funny about it."
A federal judge on Friday ordered mental health treatment for Mazzola as new terms of his probation sentence after pleading guilty in 2009 to transporting a bear to Toledo and selling a skunk without a license. Mazzola's attorney didn't return a message Monday seeking comment.
Animal rights groups have used attacks like the one that killed Kandra to push for tougher regulations elsewhere.
After a friend's 200-pound pet chimpanzee mauled and blinded a Connecticut woman in 2009, state lawmakers voted to ban ownership of large primates and other potentially dangerous animals, such as bears, leopards and wolves.
Since the Florida girl was suffocated by her family's Burmese python last year, it has become illegal for individuals there to own them and six other large, exotic reptile species.
Born Free USA considers it inhumane to keep large, wild animals in captivity even if they don't hurt anyone, Executive Vice President Adam Roberts said.
Exotic pet ownership also includes the risk of infectious disease, damage to the environment when pets are set free or escape, and a growing financial burden on animal rescue groups that run sanctuaries for animals that are abandoned, he said.
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums recommends against exotic pet ownership in part because of the lethal diseases wild animals can carry: distemper and rabies in carnivores; herpes in monkeys; and salmonella in reptiles. Vaccines used on domestic animals often don't work on their wild cousins, the group notes.
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Often soil will contain asbestos fibers either as naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) or by contamination from asbestos containing building materials. Verifying the presence of asbestos fibers in these materials may often be necessary prior to alteration, remediation, or removal of such material. Due to the variation in material and source of the asbestos, sampling and analytical approach should be discussed with the laboratory prior to the start of a soil project. Below are a few of the more popular analytical approaches, however it is important to note that it maybe a combination of these items that will yield the best results. While it may seem that the end goal is determination of asbestos percentage in the soil, it is important to note the action levels for asbestos containing materials (ACM) (>1% in US) were intended for building materials. This action level is not necessarily applicable in soil, particularly when asbestos is not trapped in a structured matrix, therefore careful consideration must be performed on the analytical results. Specialized tests like the fluidized bed can test the releasability of fibers found in soils.
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Financial inclusion for women has been embraced by policy makers as an important development priority. However, despite women having lower risk preferences and higher creditworthiness, the gender gap in access to finance is still prevalent in the traditional credit market. This is due to various factors, such as differences in employment opportunities, legal obstacles, cultural norms, and limited access to the guarantee mechanism, among others. With advances in digital technology, online peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has emerged as an alternative to traditional lending institutions around the world, allowing lenders and borrowers to bypass banks and remain anonymous. Borrowers can post loan requests without providing collateral while investors can make lending decisions according to the information disclosed by the borrowers. These attributes may help to moderate women’s concerns about potential discrimination.
In a recent study , we analyze data from a leading P2P lending platform operating in the People’s Republic of China and show that lending to female borrowers is associated with better loan performance, including a lower probability of default, a higher expected profit, and a lower expected loss than for their male peers. However, despite women’s higher creditworthiness, we do not find any measurable gender impact on the funding success rate, meaning that female borrowers have to compensate lenders by providing higher profitability to achieve a similar funding probability. This evidence indicates the existence of a gender gap that discriminates against female borrowers.
To moderate biased lending, platforms should analyze the loan performance of different groups of borrowers, for instance men versus women, and incorporate the relevant information into their credit rating systems. At the same time, these platforms should educate lenders on how to judge the creditworthiness of borrowers by using unbiased information. Since the history of P2P lending is still very short, most investors on the platforms are new and not yet sophisticated enough to evaluate the risk of the loan listings accurately or interpret the quality of borrowers’ signals correctly. Addressing the lack of financial literacy is of particular importance for the fintech market, where there are no financial intermediaries and all decisions are decentralized. In addition to providing financing tools, fintech companies like P2P lending platforms should be actively encouraged to improve the public’s average level of financial literacy.
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Lawsuit currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Alabama’s congressional map drawn with 2020 census data. Two lawsuits (Caster v. Merrill and Milligan v. Merrill, now consolidated under Milligan) were originally filed on behalf of voters and non-profit organizations who allege Alabama’s current congressional map dilutes the voting strength of Black Alabamians in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). After a district court blocked the map and ordered the creation of a new map with two majority-Black districts, the Supreme Court stepped in and paused this order, ensuring that the state’s previously blocked map — which only contains one majority-Black district — is in place for the 2022 elections. Litigation on the merits of the case is ongoing before the U.S. Supreme Court on whether Alabama’s congressional map violates Section 2 of the VRA.
This lawsuit was filed in federal court on behalf of voters, Greater Birmingham Ministries and the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP challenging Alabama’s new congressional map drawn with 2020 census data. The complaint alleges that race was the predominant factor used to draw districts without a compelling VRA or other governmental interest in violation of the 14th Amendment. Specifically, the complaint argues that Black voters were “packed” into the 7th Congressional District and “cracked” among three other districts in order to avoid drawing a second district where Black voters could elect their candidate of choice. A three-judge panel was appointed to hear the Milligan plaintiffs’ claims (since they brought a constitutional challenge to the map), which blocked the use of the map and ordered the creation of a new map that contains two majority-Black districts in order to comply with the VRA. The state went to the U.S. Supreme Court via its shadow docket asking it to pause the lower court’s order, which the court granted. This means that Alabama’s previously blocked map with only one majority-Black district will be in place for the 2022 elections. The Milligan plaintiffs’ 14th Amendment claim is not before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Lawsuit filed on behalf of multiple Black Alabama voters challenging the state’s new congressional map drawn with2020 census data. The lawsuit argues that the new map intentionally dilutes the voting strength of Black Alabamians by only creating one majority-Black district when a second one could also be drawn in violation of Section 2 of the VRA, which prohibits any law that is intended to or results in the “denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color.” A preliminary injunction was granted by a district court judge (compared to the Milligan plaintiffs, the Caster plaintiffs were only before one district court judge, who was simultaneously part of the three-judge panel hearing Milligan) that blocked the use of the map and ordered the creation of a new map that contains two majority-Black districts in order to comply with the VRA.
While the state’s appeal in Caster would normally go through the standard appeals process, due to the overlapping nature of the claims with Milligan, it also wound up before the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn more about how redistricting cases wind up before the court here.
Both the Milligan and Caster parties argue the current map dilutes the voting power of Black voters in violation of Section 2 of the VRA, which prohibits vote dilution. They argue that the plan dilutes the electoral strength of Black Alabamians by “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District and “cracking” Black voters among three other districts in order to avoid drawing a second district where Black voters could elect the candidate of their choice. The Milligan and Caster parties attest that the district court correctly established that Alabama’s electoral processes are “not equally open” to Black voters in violation of Section 2 of the VRA. Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4 — you can listen to oral arguments here.
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Your engine depends on your air filter to keep it clean and free of dirt and debris. Usually, when the air filter is too dirty to properly filter the air, you might notice signs such as unusual engine sounds, engine misfires, black smoke from the exhaust, your check engine light might be on, or you may notice reduced horsepower. If your air filter is clogged, you will be getting too much gas to your engine and not enough air. That will make your engine run poorly and lose power. If you notice any of these symptoms, have your air filter checked and replaced if needed.Ê
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Foreign investors have a number of vehicles to choose from to invest in Saudi Arabia. The most common type of structure used is a limited liability companies (LLC’s)
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The most common form used by foreign investors is a LLC. Subject to the business activity of the foreign investor the minimum share capital which must be deposited into a local corporate bank account is SAR50,000.
The shareholders in LLCs no longer have potential personal liability if losses reach 50% of the capital in the company.
GCC Solutions provide a turnkey services for investors wanting to incorporate a LLC in Saudi Arabia.
Once the commercial registration for the company in Kingdom has been issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) it is mandatory to register with the below government authorities:
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An ongoing audit of Kenya’s voters’ roll has found the names of about 250 000 deceased on the register, Kenya’s electoral agency has confirmed.
In addition, about half a million more voters were found to have duplicate records and more than 226,000 people were registered using documents that do not belong to them, the BBC reported sourcing a statement by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
According to IEBC, others also had registered with illegal documents.
Due to the “implementation of the preliminary audit findings,” the commission says it would delay certifying the final register for publication.
The commission had said earlier that it would publish the register of voters on or before 9 June but has rescheduled that to 20 June as it seeks to address the findings by KPMG, the firm contracted to do the audit.
Electoral irregularities in past elections in Kenya have led to deadly violence. This year’s elections will be held on 9 August.
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Experts say becoming a teacher isn't popular anymore
It was never easy to be a teacher, and these days there aren't enough to go around.
Stale salaries, performance and reform pressures and cash-strapped district plans and policies have schools nationwide trying to fill teacher vacancies. Too few are choosing education as a career path, and it's forcing districts such as Caddo to shuffle their employees and use long-term substitutes while they pray recruiting efforts pay off.
Caddo Schools recently moved 23 employees across the district, including eight educators and 15 assistant principals, to meet vacancy needs. The school district currently has 109 teacher vacancies and is using long-term substitutes to meet the demand.
Mary Nash-Wood, Caddo Schools spokeswoman, said there were no changes made to the assistant principals' pay rate. They will receive the same benefits as before — but she admits the situation isn't exactly ideal.
Caddo's current enrollment is 40,923 with 1,916 certified teachers. The district's vacancies are covered by 109 long-term substitutes and the district overall has 1,532 active substitutes, a normal number considering the district's size. There are 55 teacher vacancies in Caddo's middle and high schools and 54 teacher vacancies in Caddo's K-8 schools. Other northwest Louisiana school districts have fewer than 20 teacher vacancies.
Jackie Lansdale, president of teachers' group Red River United, said 109 teacher vacancies isn't a rare number for such a large district. But she emphasized teachers are leaving because they feel unsupported by their administrators and the high-need spots are at schools new teachers would rather avoid.
"You go to school for a long time to become a teacher — you take on monumental student debt — the last thing you want to do is go to a school and try to do what you think you've gone to school to do," Lansdale said. "You can't do it and you can't enjoy what you're doing, because you have a bad principal. It's extremely dangerous for new teachers."
Nash-Wood said the district is doing everything it can to hire the best teachers and school administrators for their students. The district also offers an administrative intern program revamped after Caddo Schools Superintendent Lamar T. Goree came on.
"Dr. Goree came into this position and wanted to look for the best administrators to come into the district, and so we are working effectively to put the best people in front of our teachers in leadership positions," Nash-Wood said.
Albert Hardison has been a principal at Walnut Hill Elementary/ Middle School for 36 years and has seen a huge decline in the number of submitted applications.
"When I first started as principal, yearly I would interview 50 or more new teachers," Hardison said. "Now in the last three or four years, I would be lucky if I've interviewed seven or eight yearly. They just aren't there."
Hardison said 109 openings is abnormal, and the pressures are building up for teachers.
"Instead of taking some of the work off teachers, they're adding more to them," he said. "Teachers are okay if they could just teach their children and not worry about the amount of paperwork and mounds of policies that they have to adhere to. I think it's scared a lot of people off."
Louisiana Tech University's College of Education Interim Dean, Don Schillinger, said teacher shortages are more drastic than ever.
"It's been a nationwide challenge for quite awhile," Schillinger said. "There's not enough people out there. It's a growing need."
Jordan Thomas, a Walnut Hill teacher, said teachers aren't the bad guys. The problem is legislators in Baton Rouge.
"When they're discussing education and what it should look like, teachers need to be at that table and need to be in that discussion — not just business people."
According to National Center for Educational Statistics, the number of students receiving their masters degree in education dropped from 179,000 in 2011-12 to 164,600 in 2012-13.
According to Northwestern State University 2013 enrollment data, Caddo Parish had 58 students enrolled in the teaching and learning major, while Bossier had 60. In 2014, Caddo had 21 students enrolled in teaching and learning majors and Bossier had 17.
Keith Courville, Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana's executive director, said more undergraduates are using their degrees for other occupations because the longevity of a teacher's salary is worrisome.
"Even if you think the starting salaries for teachers are good, if you look five to 10 years, they just can't compare," Courville said. "We are seeing people not going into teaching."
Courville said teachers need higher wages throughout their years of service.
"It may seem like a lot to make $44,000 your first year out of college," Courville said. "But it doesn't really increase, and you could be working 40 years as a teacher and be making $50,000 a year — that's a problem."
Lansdale said teachers need to be compensated for the hard work and long hours they put in.
"Paying someone an adequate salary, especially for teachers as professionals, is relieving that pressure for them," she said.
Hardison said teachers need to be free to do what they do — teach.
Thomas said the curriculum, paperwork and constantly applying new rules to learning makes it all more difficult.
"The cost of higher education is so expensive, so when you think about what the pay is going to be, it's fairly low for teachers," Thomas said. "It's just a lot of the pressure of everything and all the things that teachers are supposed to do, and there's just really not enough time in the day to get things done."
Courville said the salaries for new teachers are great coming out of college, but not so much down the line.
"You shouldn't have to go and become a principal just to get a raise," said Courville. "You have ambitious, high-achieving teachers that should be able to make more money in the classroom and you shouldn't have to leave the classroom to make more money."
Some of those who are choosing to enter the field are struggling, Lansdale said.
"We even lose new teachers in the first weeks of school, and that is largely in part to a lack of support by administrators," Lansdale said. "Teachers need a lot of support at the beginning of the school year."
Schilllinger said teachers are caught in the cross fire and Common Core is merely a symptom of the reforms.
"It's just this constant change, so it's hard for somebody who's really dedicated. They constantly have new rules and regulations to follow," Schillinger said.
Lansdale said teaching is being deprofessionalized by state legislators and corporate America.
"The reform has a lot to do with that. They (legislators) took away teachers' tenures and rights," Lansdale said. "Teachers want to be respected."
Ray Hodges, director of the District 1 satellite office of the Louisiana Association of Educators, said poor treatment of teachers is now displaying an easily-expected outcome.
"I just don't see it getting better, because of some of the pressures," said Hodges when referring to teacher evaluations. "Teachers are not valued like they were in the past."
But the holes still must be filled, and so certification programs are on the rise in school districts, Courville said.
"There is a concrete effort to attract people who are mid-career, and maybe they want to dedicate their life to service or change careers, " Courville said.
School districts also are working with more colleges through the Louisiana Department of Education's Believe and Prepare initiative, he said. The 2014 launch of the Believe and Prepare initiative is the state's way of fixing the issue. He said school districts are eligible for competitive grants for partnering with local colleges and universities.
According to the LDOE, the grant money can only be used for certification programs after the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves.
Local school districts are trying to resolve the issue by partnering with LSUS and other universities through job fairs, billboards, newspaper advertising and other outside resources.
Barry Landry, spokesperson for LDOE, said the department fully supports the partnership with school districts and teacher preparation programs.
"Many of these school systems are partnering with preparation programs to build a statewide corps of more than 500 mentor teachers who will work with teachers preparing for certification, grow the number of aspiring teachers in full-year residencies up to 1,000 for the 2016-2017 school year, and increase the number of special education teachers preparing to teach in Louisiana," Landry said in an email. "The work of the Believe and Prepare cohorts address teacher shortages, includes year-long residencies that give aspiring teachers ample time in the classroom to practice, and will inform eventual shifts in teacher licenses and preparation policies meant to lead Louisiana’s future teachers to success."
Local teacher vacancies
Caddo: 109 teacher vacancies
Bossier: 14 teacher vacancies
Webster: 0 teacher vacancies
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Sally Scalera: Growing vegetables can be tricky during Brevard's hot, humid summer
For everyone who has grown vegetables up north, this may seem like the perfect time to plant them. But here in Florida that is not the case.
Our summer weather is hot, humid and typically rainy, so only a few of our warm season vegetables can be grown now. We are lucky though, because there are many tropical vegetables that can also be grown through the summer.
Growing vegetables is complicated here, because there are specific months when each crop should be planted. Therefore, don’t try to grow vegetables without a copy of our Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide which can be found at this link edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
We can still plant a few of our warm season vegetables this month: okra, Southern peas and sweet potatoes. If you are already growing eggplant, they may continue to produce fruit through the summer.
Another tropical vegetable you can grow through the summer is Malabar spinach. Malabar spinach, Basella rubra, is a red-stemmed vine that can be trained to grow on a trellis or along a fence. It is very ornamental, compared to the green stemmed species, Basella alba, and the leaves can be used like spinach.
Here in Florida, Malabar spinach grows well in a variety of soils, seemingly without regard to fertility. Ample moisture is important, and the plants make their best growth during warm, rainy periods.
Malabar spinach is a perennial that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. The thick, fleshy leaves are harvested by trimming off a section of the stem, which keeps the plant nice and full. Stems that are too tough to eat can be put back in the soil to root.
When cooked, Malabar spinach is not as slick in texture as many greens, like spinach. If you cannot find any plants locally, find multiple online seed company sources by typing Basella rubra seeds in the search window.
Another great tropical vegetable for summertime growing is chayote, Sechium edule.
Chayote is a tender, perennial vine that produces light green, pear-shaped fruit which contains a single, flat edible seed. The entire fruit is planted as a seed. Leave the fruit on the counter until it begins to sprout, and then plant it directly in the ground. Plant the fruit on its side near a trellis or fence to support the vine and keep the fruit off the ground.
To grow your own Chayote, check the produce section of your grocery store first, just in case there are still some for sale.
Another idea for your summer garden next year could be to grow Jicama.
Jicama, Pachyrhizus erosus, is also known as Mexican turnip and yam bean, though it is not related to the true yam. The name "jicama" is also used in Spanish for any edible root.
It is a climbing legume with very long and large tuberous roots that five months of growth may reach 6 to 8 feet long and weigh 50 pounds or more. More often, roots are round and beet-shaped with a distinctive taproot.
The vining tops, which reach 10 to 20 feet in length, have compound leaves with pointed edges, and bear white flowers and green lima bean-shaped pods. Both the pods and seeds are poisonous, but new plants are started from seed.
Jerusalem artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus, was grown by various American Indians tribes for centuries as a staple food. The plant is also known as "sunchoke" since its small yellow flowers resemble those of its close relative, the sunflower.
The Jerusalem artichoke can grow to 10 feet tall and become quite bushy. The mature tubers resemble knobby, new Irish potatoes and are three to four inches long and half as thick. Several tubers are produced in the ground at the base of the woody stems.
Young immature tubers first appear as white, elongated, tender roots. Although a perennial sunflower crop by nature, it is often grown as an annual, and new plants are started from tubers.
Before it’s time to plant your vegetables in the ground (or container), purchase granular mycorrhizae so that you can scatter some in the bottom of the planting hole. Make sure the mix contains a good variety of both endo and ectomycorrhizae. It would also be great to buy some earthworm castings and granular humic acids, which are a great food source for the mycorrhizae, to add to the planting hole along with the mycorrhizae.
Don't worry about amending the entire area with organic matter, because the critical component missing in our soil are the beneficial mycorrhizae that establish symbiotic relationships with all the plants we want to grow.
After the plants have become established, which will be evident when the plants begin to produce new growth, inoculate the plants with a liquid product that also contains beneficial bacteria along with mycorrhizae. A liquid product is mixed with water and used to water the plants. Use the liquid inoculant a second time, one month later. For a copy of my bulletin on How to Add Life to the Soil, email me at firstname.lastname@example.org .
If you are interested in growing some vegetables this summer these are just a few you can try. It is fine if you don’t have a vegetable garden to grow them in, just plant them amongst your landscape plants. Create a mixture of both food and beauty.
Sally Scalera is an urban horticulture agent and master gardener coordinator for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences. Email email@example.com.
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