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A couple of weeks ago I took part in the yearly Intersections Symposium held by the Fuse Lab at Citi Tech. I was part of a panel (aptly) named “Tools” (?) with Axel Killian from Princeton SOA, David Rife from ARUP Assocites, and Jonatan Schumacher from Thornton Thomasetti. It was great to get a chance to catch up with these guys and recommend you follow their work where you can.
The central question posed to the panel was ‘how are students to prepare and keep up with the fast moving advance of digital tools?’ It’s a great question and one that has been a big part of the professional world as well. The explosion of digital tools in the last decade has had a profound impact in practice just as much as it has in the academy. We hear a lot today (…has it been 6 years??) about BIM and how this process is changing the established workflows. For some reason, we did not hear as much about the effect that Rhino (+ Grasshopper) and SketchUp also had on our industry. I sense these were more disruptive technologies in their day, giving access to cheap or free 3D modeling to designers en masse.
In any case, David, Jonatan and I, the three non-academics on the panel, all took a similar approach to the topic, presenting concepts and examples of pushing past limitations of commercially available tools to find workflows and solutions for a our projects.
My part focused on defining the difference between tools and workflows. A workflow being defined as a series of connected steps, or a recipe as Dave Fano would call it. A tool (a digital tool in this case) is the means by which we perform any one of those steps in a way that is both efficient and yielding high quality. A good workflow will re-purpose tools in ways their makers never imagined. A good workflow has a purpose.
At the time of the symposium and only a few months after the site launch, AEC Apps already lists more than 425 tools. This number is made up of both highly successful commercial products and one off hacked-together add-ins made by many of us. My sense is that this number is still low, but it already begins to expose the magnitude of options that we as designers have every day in tool selection as we design the workflows that enable our design process.
Some may see this as a problem, and will call for consolidation of options to a select few. They will do so in the name of inter-operability or standardization, but this is the wrong move for AEC.
An industry in dire need of more applied research should find ways to to add fuel to the fire and encourage designers to continue to take on tool-making as part of the design process, while also challenging software vendors to continue to innovate. But we shouldn’t stop there. We also need to share more. Sharing our experiments or tools, whether they be a model jig, a good family, a few lines of code, or even a polished add-in does much to push us all forward. It is through these examples and the conversations that happen online that we learn, adjust and forge ahead.
The underlying lesson of the talk was that emphasis must be given to the problem being solved, and not the tool. The question is not ‘what does the tool enable us to do?’, but instead, ‘what do we want to do, and how can these tools help us get there?’. By refocusing the conversation on solving real building problems we will find it much easier to make decisions about which tools to use, and when it may be worthwhile to even build your own.
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UF Health Aortic Disease Center: Aorta Anatomy
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. This artery is responsible for transporting oxygen rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The aorta begins at the left ventricle of the heart, extending upward into the chest to form an arch. It then continues downward into the abdomen, where it branches into the iliac arteries just above the pelvis.
Anatomy of the Aorta
Considering the significant portion of the body that the aorta spans, it is helpful to break it down into the following four sections:
The aortic root is the portion of the aorta that is attached to the heart. A major part of the aortic root is the aortic valve, which allows blood to flow from the heart to the rest of the body when it is open and prevents blood from flowing backwards into the heart when it is closed. Like the rest of the body, the heart also needs to get blood. The left and right main coronary arteries branch off of the aortic root to provide the needed blood to the heart.
The ascending aorta begins at the sinotubular junction of the aortic root and extends up and out from the heart until it connects with the aortic arch.
The aortic arch is the portion of the aorta that is in the shape of an arch and connects the ascending aorta with the descending aorta. The major arteries that stem from the arch are: the brachiocephalic artery, the left carotid artery and the left subclavian artery. The brachiocephalic artery is responsible for carrying blood to the right arm and the right side of the brain, the left carotid artery provides the left side of the brain with blood and the left subclavian artery carries blood to the left arm.
Descending Thoracic Aorta
The descending aorta begins at the end of the aortic arch and continues down into the abdomen. There are two parts to the descending aorta.
The thoracic aorta runs from the aortic arch to the diaphragm, which is the point of separation between the chest cavity and the abdominal cavity. It provides blood to the muscles of the chest wall and the spinal cord.
The abdominal aorta runs from the diaphragm and ends just above the pelvis, where it divides into the iliac arteries. There are five arteries that branch from the abdominal aorta: the celiac artery, the superior mesenteric artery, the inferior mesenteric artery, the renal arteries and the iliac arteries. The celiac artery provides blood to the stomach, liver and pancreas; the superior mesenteric artery supplies blood to the small intestine; the inferior mesenteric artery supplies blood to the large intestine; and the renal arteries provide blood to the kidneys as well as the muscles of the abdominal wall and the lower spinal cord. The end of the abdominal aorta branches into the iliac arteries, which supply blood to the legs and the organs in the pelvis.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
What is Lead?
Lead poisoning continues to be a serious, yet preventable, environmental health problem. Lead poisoning is caused by swallowing or breathing in lead. There are many lead sources such as paint, spices, cosmetics, toys, and some ointments.
Lead can harm a young child’s growth, behavior, and ability to learn. Children under six-years old are more likely to get lead poisoning than any other age group. Lead can also be passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.
New York State Public Health Law and regulations require medical providers to test all children for lead, with blood lead tests at age one year and two years.
Lead test results for all Saratoga County residents are reported through NYS LeadWeb for statistics, follow-ups, and reports.
Our Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Coordinator Provides:
- Home visits to families whose child exhibits a higher than normal lead level
- Referral for environmental evaluation by the N.Y.S. Department of Health District Environmental Office as necessary
- Education to increase awareness regarding lead in our environment, measures to reduce exposure, and nutritional guidelines
- Follow-up for at-risk children by scheduling subsequent screenings with their primary care provider as indicated
Lead in Drinking Water
If you would like to have your home’s well water tested for lead, use a certified water testing company which can be determined through an online search. Lead is tested in municipal water; reports can be obtained by going to the website for your local municipality or contacting them by phone. Information about lead in in drinking water can be found by going to the following websites:
New regulations set by New York State have required that all school districts test their potable water sources by October 31, 2016. These tests were completed in Saratoga County; if levels were found to be elevated, repeat testing was required. All water testing results should be available on each district’s website; if you have further questions, please contact the New York State Department of Heath Regional District Office at 518-793-3893 or the Saratoga County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Coordinator at 518-584-7460 ext 8362.
Tips for Avoiding Lead
• Check for product recalls:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the New York State Department of Health Lead Poisoning Prevention Program list products that have been recalled by the CPSC. If you own one, either discard the item or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
• Buy smart:
Particularly for metal toy jewelry, if the item is inexpensive yet is heavy for its size and looks like silver, it is possible that the item contains lead. Some experts have recommended that all metal children’s jewelry be avoided since it is difficult for a consumer to determine the lead content of the item. Also be aware of other hazards such as small parts and magnets.
• Observe your children:
Because lead is often on the surface of toys (such as painted items, lead-containing vinyl items which have aged or tattered, or jewelry with little or no coating over the leaded metal), there is potential risk of exposure. Since most children have frequent hand-to-mouth activity, it is particularly important to remove items that may contain lead. Frequent hand washing will help reduce lead intake from hand-to-mouth activity.
• Talk to your child’s pediatrician:
Exposure to lead from children’s products may result in elevated blood lead levels. Other sources of exposure such as lead paint can also poison a child. For lead in older wall paint, as little as a dime-size paint chip can result in lead poisoning. A blood test will not tell if the lead came from children’s toys or from leaded paint, but it can provide information to guide the parent to take precautions to prevent continuing exposure. A blood lead level of 5 micrograms per deciliter or higher is considered lead poisoning* and requires follow-up by your health care provider.
• Test items using methods available to the consumer:
Many hardware & home improvement stores sell testing kits that enable the consumer to test items for lead. While these kits have varying degrees of certainty, and are not as specific as a laboratory analysis, they can be used to determine whether high levels of lead are likely to be present.
Health Tip: To help block the storage of lead in your child’s body, serve your family meals that are low in fat and high in calcium, iron, and vitamin C such as: milk, yogurt, cheese, salmon, spinach, collard greens, chicken, lean red meat, eggs, lentils, raisins, tuna fish, beans, broccoli, spinach, oranges, strawberries, kiwi, peppers, and tomatoes.
Health Tip: Lead particles can be cross the placental barrier in pregnant women and can be passed from mother to infant through breast milk. Speak to your OB-GYN if you’ve had a lead exposure to be tested for lead poisoning. Click here for the Saratoga County Public Health “Pregnancy & Lead Poisoning” Brochure.
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Even as Ontario and the rest of the country slowly reopens, the issue of washroom access is laid bare, showing the gaps between those who have a readily available place to relieve themselves and those who don't.
Edith Wilson is a Master's of Sociology student from the University of Guelph whose research was on washrooms for 'customers-only' rules in Toronto. She appeared on the Mike Farwell Show on 570 NEWS and says our public bathroom infrastructure was underfunded and underwhelming even before the pandemic.
Public bathrooms, in this case, are ones in public buildings like libraries, rinks, community centres, parks and other places that aren't subject to customer-only rules.
"It's a matter of dignity for everyone to have enough public washrooms available, but unfortunately that's not the situation, which is just a real shame," she said.
She says the situation is worse now under the pandemic as public washrooms were closed from the public. Many locations people have relied on for a substitute for public washrooms, like coffee shops or other private building washrooms, are also closed off to the public too.
"It also ends up harming people who are living with homelessness, or who are otherwise out on the streets more often, and they just can't find anywhere to go," Wilson said. She lists off pregnant women, children and the elderly as others who would also benefit from having a readily available public washroom.
"When you think about who is allowed, or who feels comfortable to be in public space, right? Having a washroom is a big part of that. I don't really think that any of us like to pee outside."
Wilson says her ideal scenario would be a small pod of washrooms every few blocks on a city street, and that the ones in parks are properly staffed to ensure they are maintained and operational, rather than letting it fall into disrepair. People should be reaching out to their elected officials about these issues, she said.
"It's a matter of investment. It's a matter of making that a priority in the budget because obviously we don't have that infrastructure now, so adding it would cost some money, but it's well worth it to make people more comfortable."
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Note: this proposal parallels the journey of the soldiers from Pilate to sitting at Golgotha with reference to the cross and the accusation attached to it (AA’), and parallels two incidents that both fulfil OT prophecy (BB’).
A. 32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
B. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
C. 35 And they crucified him,
B’. and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
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SOLOMON, BERTHA (1892–1969), South African lawyer and politician. Born in Minsk, Russia, she was taken to South Africa at the age of four to join her father Idel Schwarz, a Zionist pioneer. She was the second South African woman to be admitted to the bar, practicing in Johannesburg. She was elected to the Transvaal provincial council in 1933 and from 1938 to 1958 sat in the Union Parliament as a member of the United Party. A vigorous champion of women's rights, she was prominent in the campaign for votes for women in 1930. Through her persistent efforts she was responsible for the Matrimonial Affairs Act of 1953 which removed some of the disabilities of women resulting from the marriage laws. She was also a leading figure in the National Council of Women and was a founder of the South African Women's Auxiliary Air Force in World War ii. Her autobiography, Time Remembered, appeared in 1968. | <urn:uuid:aaa108a6-bbd2-41a8-b27f-2414417929b4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/solomon-bertha | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.982986 | 215 | 2.3125 | 2 |
The beginning of fall also marks the beginning of mating season for deer. The odds of hitting a deer almost doubles from October – December. There are thousands of car accidents involving deer every year that cost millions in vehicle damage. Not only can these accidents cause damage to your vehicle, but they can cause serious injuries or death. Learn how to avoid deer and other animals by reading these tips below.
Be Aware Of Your Surroundings:
Long stretches of highway are usually isolated so deer are even less likely to be scared off by frequent traffic. Also keep in mind that rural highways are built along creeks, rivers, and lakes that all attract deer and other animals. You should be extra careful when you are near large fields and wooded areas. You are going to want to keep alert and pay attention to deer crossing signs and slow down. If it is dark, use your high beam headlights as much as possible at night, especially if you are in active deer areas. Keep your eyes moving and watch for the reflection of deer eyes and the silhouette of deer and other animals on the the shoulder of the road.
Know When Activity Increases:
Collisions with deer can happen anytime of the year, but most occur in November. It is also important to keep in mind that young deer start to become more adventurous in May and June as well. Deer and other animals are the most active between dusk and dawn since they are nocturnal feeders. Deer usually travel in herds and cross highways in a single file manner so a single deer in the road could mean that there are more getting ready to cross.
Panicking can lead to swerving, but swerving can be very dangerous and put your life and the lives of others on the road at risk. Instead of swerving, as long as there are no other cars around, you can honk your horn in short bursts to try and scare the animal off. Reduce your speed as much as possible and keep your vehicle in your lane. Do what you can to reasonably avoid an animal collision, but not at the risk of swerving out of your lane or leaving the roadway.
How To React If You Hit An Animal:
Avoiding collisions with an animal isn’t always possible. If you do hit an animal you’ll first need to turn on your flashers and carefully pull over. After you carefully get out of your cab you should put down flares or reflective safety cones to alert other drivers of your presence. Inspect your tractor and call your safety department for the next steps to take.
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Because people of color only make up 20% of the sales community, there’s a perception that we need to “fit in” to be successful. But, do you need to suppress culture to thrive in your organization? The short answer: heck no.
“Fitting in” betrays the entire point of diversity.
- Your company might think you need to show certain behaviors to be successful, especially depending on the area you sell in.
- However, the diversity people of color bring to an organization provokes diversity of thought and experiences that could be invaluable to the company’s success.
- If you find yourself in a situation where a boss wants you to do certain things to fit in, it’s probably a place you don’t want to be.
Suppressing your culture doesn’t help your bottom line.
- You might want to prove yourself in the organization and prove people wrong. While you certainly can, remember that you have no obligation to prove yourself when others do not.
- If you’re hitting quota, nobody cares. If you’re able to bring in the largest deals in the organization, nobody cares. You can put your head down and hustle, letting your numbers speak for themselves.
- You’re not there just for the company; you’re there for your family and your own success.
- You can’t always change someone’s views because it has to be up to that person to make a change.
You’re advocating for the next sales generation of people of color.
- As a person of color in a predominantly white space, you’re pioneering for the students and other incoming people to understand they have the potential for success in the sales industry.
- You’re forging a path for those who come after you. You aren’t just providing for your family; you’re showing the current youth that they can do great things and break barriers.
- Ultimately, make sure you’re at a company where you like to be. Find somewhere you fit in and feel comfortable.
Check out Sales for the Culture to join a community of people of color in the sales industry.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity training is crucial to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all participants, where everyone feels welcome and respected.
The Coaching Association of Canada offers educational programs about Women in Coaching, Indigenous Coaching, LGBTQ+ Athletes and Coaches, Coaching Athletes with Disabilities, Coaching Masters Athletes and Anti-Racism in Coaching.
Gender and Sexuality Inclusion Resources
BIPOC Inclusion Resources
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Keeping fit begins in your mind before the body expresses it. So many people today are aware of the fitness sessions and personal training programs and what they can help them achieve. However, the different hype-specific advice people get from different sources cause them to lose the big picture’s sight. Setting goals are the first thing you do if you want to benefit a lot from personal training Annandale has to offer. The goals could be general goals, stay-active goals or fitness-lifestyle goals. Here are fitness goals that help stick your eyes to the big picture:
Make fitness part of your life
It’s not advisable to plan for jogging sessions, and gym activities only when you have a health issue to address. In fact, you should engage physical activities even when you feel you are okay. The problem many people have is the failure to make a long run plan for their physical fitness. Even after you have achieved the weight, tone, and shape you madly wanted, fitness activities should still be part of what you love doing. With such a mindset, you would go for personal training Annandale has today and benefit much from it.
Come up with a heating diet plan
Being consistent in physical fitness activities won’t benefit you much if you feed poorly. A healthy diet plan helps you realize many of the fitness goals you set. A nutrition plan can only be effective if it matches your fitness goals. Complex carbohydrates, plenty of proteins, more vegetables and fruits as well as adequate clean water make a diet plan complete. Most experts in personal training in Annandale insist that fitness trainers should completely refrain from sources of empty calories and junk food.
Monitor and check vital statistics
While it’s important to enroll in a fitness or personal training program, it’s sad that some people don’t mind about their vital statistics. These statistics refer to the resting heart rate and blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels. It’s good to record and keep the variation and consistency of these statistics. If longevity and health are your ultimate reasons for joining any Annandale personal training session, then, you would find these statistics important. The statistics may vary as you age and this should not cause a lot of alarm.
Leave your comfort zone
Doing what you want when you want will not always help you achieve exceptional goals. Don’t always stick to what you have always done. Try something new no matter how difficult it might look. One of the things those who join personal training Annandale has today embrace is trying a physical fitness activity they are afraid of. Fitness activities that bring a more consistent challenge are the best for those with long-term fitness objectives.
Having a goal in anything you do is the beginning of achieving it. The tragedy most people make is starting a fitness program without an objective. While some people set short-term goals others set long run goals. It’s possible to achieve all your goals such as those discussed above if you get the best personal training Annandale has to offer. Find out more at https://spectrumfitness.com.au/personal-trainer-training-annandale/. | <urn:uuid:9672ea6f-f663-4b6b-bc06-4202b97906cb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://centralsierraarts.org/fitness-goals-to-set-before-joining-a-personal-training-program/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.955671 | 651 | 2.09375 | 2 |
Commercial benefits of the International Treaties in Mexico
An international treaty may be defined as a written agreement between subjects of international rights and destined to produce legal effects. A treaty declares an agreement of intent that creates a commitment and should be complied with by the Rule-of-Law parties (or other subjects to international law), under the penalty of compromising their international liability. With some exceptions (as territorial treaties that create a situation called “objective”), the treaties do not have any effect concerning third parties that are not part of the agreement.
Mexico has a network of 12 Free Trade agreements with more than 46 countries (FTA); more than 30 for Investment Promotion and Protection (RIPPA) agreements with more than 30 countries and 9 limited scopes (Economic Complementation and Partial Scope, ECA/PSA) in the framework of the Latin American Integration Association (LAIA/ALADI). Likewise, Mexico participates actively in different organizations and associations, as well as in events, multilateral and regional forums; some examples are the World Trade Organization (WTO/OMC); Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) mechanism; the Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development (OCDE) and LAIA/ALADI.
Advantages of International Treaties
Thanks to the international treaties the Rule-of-Law exists attached to legality, that is, the international law establishes a framework based on an international legal system in which the states are the main actors and define their mutual legal responsibilities, and within the states, as individuals, they are not transformed. It covers areas, such as human rights, disarmament, transnational organized delinquency, refugees, migration, treatment of detained individuals, use of force, conduction of war, environment, sustainable development, oceans and outer space, global and international communications, trade among others.
In the International Trade treaties, countries form part of a long-term commercial strategy in search of consolidating markets for products and services to develop a competitive exportable offer, which at the same time generates more and better opportunities for the national markets.
Throughout time, the countries that have achieved developing the most in the last year are those that have successfully incorporated international trade, widening in this manner market size for their entrepreneurial sectors.
International trade treating in Mexico
Mexico is one of the leading countries in Latin America that has consolidated as a fundamental element for the development of other regions, which has caused an advantage favoring national entrepreneurs and enterprises. With the international treaties, Mexico obtains tariff preference according to the treaty subscribed.
“For the majority of the companies the Executive Council of Global Enterprises (CEEG), Mexico is one of the main markets and manufacturing centers. Some enterprises are in this country because the trade treaty network is an extraordinary platform to participate in the global market and the attractive domestic market it has”, recently highlighted by Claudia Jañez, President of CEEG.
Main trade agreement in Mexico
Mexico has been one the most open economies in the world with trade agreements with more than 46 countries, among them the main ones are the United States – Canada – Mexico (T-MEC), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC), Free Trade between Mexico and the European Union (TLCUEM), North American Free Trade Agreement (only with Central America) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement. These agreements have been a great evolution for the Mexican economy.
T-MEC is the new trade agreement with Mexico, the United States, and Canada that substitutes the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA/TLCAN, which led to economic growth and contributed to raising the standard of living of the populations of the three-member countries besides generating foreign trust and investment.
This agreement is one of the main supports that allowed maintaining the behavior of the Direct Foreign Investment (DFI) during the quarter of 2020, very similar to those of 2019 despite the pandemic and uncertainty due to the lack of Rule-of-Law in our country, as agreed by representatives from foreign enterprises.
“For Mexico it means investment, that is, foreign investment will continue arriving. It is very important that the treaty be in force and timely because we are about to come out from the pandemics and need to reactivate the economy to exit from economic recession, the fall produced by the pandemic in the world economy (…) The treaty is a great option to produce, create employment and boost commerce without having to go far from our homes, cities, states, and nations. In other words, the import volumes performed by our countries from the rest of the world can be produced in North America with fewer transportation costs, reliable providers for the enterprises and using a regional workforce” expressed the President of Mexico.
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Before any significant political reform can take place in the Arab world, the United States and Europe need to begin engaging moderate Islamists, an action less thorny than it might seem because Islamists have embraced democratic procedures and have shown a strong commitment to the rule of law. For a long time Arab regimes have frightened the United States and Europe into supporting regimes’ repressive measures toward Islamist movements by invoking the nightmare of anti-Western fanatics taking power through the ballot box. However, today’s moderate Islamists—while illiberal in many important respects—no longer match the nightmare. Excluding them from the political sphere weakens the chances of democratic reform and increases the likelihood that eventually they will resort to violence.
It is both desirable and feasible for the West to reach out to Islamist movements in the Arab world now that there are signs that some of these groups embrace nonviolence, pragmatism, and democratic procedures. Those who still insist that there is no such thing as a “moderate Islamist” miss the reality that activist organizations in Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and Yemen have evolved after decades of failed opposition to repressive regimes. Instead of clinging to fantasies of theocratic states, Islamist movements in these countries now see the wisdom of competing peacefully for shares of political power and working within existing institutions to promote gradual democratic openings.
U.S. and European officials understandably worry that Islamists might jettison democratic transition if and when they gain significant power. While understandable, these fears ignore the diversity of the Islamist spectrum. More importantly, policy makers must recognize the more immediate point that democracy cannot come to Arab societies without the participation of movements that command huge popular support. Rather than resisting Islamists, Western governments should develop policies to positively engage the moderates among them.
Mapping the Islamist Spectrum
Contemporary Islamist political movements in the Arab world share three major characteristics:
- Islamists are critical of prevailing societal conditions in Arab countries, which they describe interchangeably as decadent, underdeveloped, or unjust;
- They blame authoritarian ruling elites for these societal conditions and therefore consider political change as the first crucial step toward altering Arab reality. Religious political movements in Arabic countries differ from missionary groups and Islamic charitable organizations, which see change as a long-term process of Islamizing societies that takes place outside of the realm of politics; and finally
- They legitimize their practices and create popular appeal for their movements by basing them in religious norms and values, which serve as the ultimate ideological frame of reference for society and politics.
Within the broad category of Islamist political movements, groups can be differentiated by their attitudes toward violence and their perceptions of politics. Militant groups such as the Egyptian Jihad and the Algerian Jammaa Islamiyya use violence and seek to establish theocratic states as the sole means of changing conditions in Arab societies. Their sources of inspiration are either idealized interpretations of past moments in Islamic history or contemporary models of Islamic republics, be they in Iran, Sudan, or even in Afghanistan.
Moderate Islamists reject violence and endorse competition through pluralistic politics, and it is they with whom Western governments now should engage. The leaders of the Moroccan Justice and Development Party, Saad Eddin Al Uthmani, and the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, Muhammad Mahdi Akef, best articulate the moderate Islamist position. They exclude radical strategies as options for political transformation and see gradual democratic openings as the only viable way to challenge repressive authoritarian regimes in the Arab world of the future.
This position is relatively new. In the 1980s and 1990s moderate movements still had not accepted the value of democratic governance. Caught in the iron grip of state oppression and continuous radicalization at the outer edges of the Islamist spectrum, these movements were either forced out of the official political sphere (Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood) or violently banned and denied any public role (Tunisia’s Al Nahda Party). In Morocco and Jordan, where Islamists were partly integrated in the political process, Islamists’ preoccupation with rhetorically sound though politically unattainable goals—such as the implementation of Islamic law and the Islamization of educational systems— did not help them overcome general doubts about their real objectives. Instead, their doctrinal purity reinforced the generally negative perceptions of Islamists as traditionalists who were little interested in tolerating the diversity of Arab societies or accommodating political pluralism in any serious way.
The Algerian civil war and the Islamist insurgency in Egypt, both of which erupted in the first half of the 1990s, affirmed this image of the “Islamist threat” and ultimately blurred the distinction between radical and moderate movements and violent and nonviolent strategies. By the end of the 1990s, Arab Islamists had failed to change political realities in their homelands despite considerable popular support. This failure prompted various revisionist trends that gathered momentum in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. As a result, moderate movements have become increasingly receptive to democratic procedures.
Although moderate Islamists continue to call for the establishment of Islamic states across the region, this is increasingly a matter of symbolic language and traditional metaphor. In real politics these ideals are subordinated to the priorities of liberal democratic reforms. A new consensus has emerged within movements such as the Jordanian Islamic Action Front (IAF), the Yemeni Reformist Union, and the Egyptian—not yet legalized—Center Party (Al Wasat) that the ideals reflected in the utopia of the Islamic state can best be realized in the contemporary Arab world by adhering in each country to the principles of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
The meaning of democracy and rule of law within the moderate Islamist spectrum does not differ much from secular Arab views. Universal citizenship, peaceful transfer of power, checks and balances, citizens’ participation, neutrality of public authorities in approaching multiple religious and ethnic identities, and tolerance of diversity are principles that are as accepted among moderate Islamists as they are in liberal circles. Certainly, Islamists will never use the adjective “secular” to describe the neutrality of public institutions, but they convey identical connotations when they assert the “civility” of the public sphere. Nor should Islamists be expected to drop their rhetorical emphasis that the teachings of Islam should guide all action, because this emphasis maintains the distinctiveness of religion-based political perceptions and sustains to a great extent the popular appeal of the Islamists.
The embrace of pluralist politics does not mean that moderate Islamists are giving up their religious legacy and becoming wholeheartedly the new liberals of the Arab world. Rather, the crucial issue is that promoting democratic reform and pragmatism are becoming additional central components of the Islamist agenda. Recent rallies of Islamists in Rabat, Cairo, and Amman as well as public opinion surveys indicate that Islamists’ constituencies are inclined to support this shift.
Furthermore, the new pragmatism of moderate Islamist movements creates an atmosphere of relative openness toward U.S. and European policies in the Arab world and an initial willingness to engage Western countries less ideologically. This change gives the United States and Europe the potential opportunity to reach out to Islamists in the Arab world and develop strategic ties. The possibility of Islamists becoming key players in countries like Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen, amid processes of substantial political transformation and through the ballot box, cannot be ruled out.
Any effort to deal objectively with moderate Islamists in the Arab world cannot avoid highlighting the less liberal zones in their positions and practices. Issues such as gender equality, civil and political rights of non-Muslim population groups, religious freedom, and modernization of educational systems have been highlighted as examples of the illiberality of Islamist views. Although there has been some progress in relation to the status of women and non-Muslims in a number of movements, especially in
Morocco and Egypt, the majority of moderate Islamists continue to hold discriminatory illiberal views on key sociocultural issues.
These attitudes should not be ignored, nor should the absence of perfection be the enemy of the good. Democratic opening within the Islamist spectrum will be a long and uneven process. A key step in this process is Islamists’ inclusion in the political sphere in a way that confronts them with the real challenges of managing contemporary societies and gives them space to experiment in public with a range of moderate views on sociocultural issues. Exclusion and repression never lead to sustainable momentum for an embrace of liberal trends; exclusion and repression instead push those who are forced to be voiceless to uncompromisingly reassert their distinct identity or to resort to violence.
Moderate Islamists in Opposition Alliances
Authoritarian regimes such as those that rule in the Arab world never reform voluntarily. They have to be pushed by indigenous actors that enjoy the sustainable support of large shares of the population. Oppositions that lack wide support cannot prevail because ruling elites can easily outmaneuver them. Without the formation of far-reaching opposition alliances, autocrats ruling from Morocco to Bahrain will outlast Western pressures by either inventing a “theater of democratization” based on cosmetic reforms or discrediting U.S. and European calls for democracy as foreign aggression against the national sovereignty of Arab countries. The mobilization of popular domestic opposition is necessary to achieve the political reform that the United States and others now see as necessary for humanitarian reasons and to stem the sources of terrorism.
Hamas and Hizbollah
Hamas and Hizbollah present moderate Islamists with an interesting contrast. Although they are most notorious for their militant resistance, these movements also have active political branches. Both Hamas and Hizbollah have shown willingness to adhere to the rules of the political game in their respective national contexts. Hizbollah has been fielding candidates for the Lebanese parliament since 1992. Hamas participated in the Palestinian municipal elections held early in 2005, which resulted in a clear victory for the movement in Gaza and considerable representation in the West Bank. This eagerness to be part of the political process should not be mistaken, however, for an espousal of democratic procedures. Unlike moderate Islamists, these groups have not sworn off violence and have not agreed to abide by the rule of law.
It would be nice if liberal democrats among the Arab intelligentsia could be the vanguard of political reform, but they are too few and too disconnected from their bodies politic to compel resistant autocrats to open the way for representative government. There are good reasons for the United States and Europe to support liberal parties and secular nongovernmental organizations across the region. Normatively and politically, Arab liberals have embraced the Western political value system of universal citizenship, democracy, and rule of law. Their objectives are identical with Western aspirations for tolerant, pluralist Arab societies. They speak a language that U.S. and European policy and intellectual communities understand and admire. Unfortunately, though, while Arab liberals are celebrities in the West, they are marginal back home. Arab liberal actors are incapable of reaching out to considerable constituencies in their home societies or to force political change. With ruling elites determined to preserve their power and liberal democrats too weak to wrest power away, the only way for the United States and Europe to promote democracy in the region is by working with more representative forces on the Arab political scene.
Moderate Islamists are well rooted in the social and cultural fabric of Arab countries. It is precisely because Islamists are popular that ruling regimes seek to repress or contain them. In Morocco, where the Justice and Development Party (PJD) is legal and enjoys parliamentary representation, the government constantly attempts to limit its political participation. Before the most recent legislative elections in September 2003, the PJD was forced to reduce the number of its candidates and submit to the dictates of the Ministry of Interior regarding which electoral districts it could contest. In October 2004, King Muhammad VI announced new legislative proposals covering political parties. This bill, which the Moroccan parliament is currently debating, would ban religious references in party platforms and expand the power of the executive to dissolve political parties. The bill is primarily designed to curb the popular PJD and minimize its political influence.
The current relationship between the Jordanian government and the Islamic Action Front (IAF) is similar. In the legislative elections of June 2003, Islamist politicians, facing various governmental restrictions, won about 15 percent of the seats, down from 20 percent in 1993 and 27 percent in 1989. Since September 2004, Jordanian authorities have arrested several members of the IAF on unspecified charges of threatening national security. Most recently, a new draft law barring Islamist-dominated professional associations from engaging in politics was approved by the Jordanian cabinet on March 6, 2005.
Even as Morocco and Jordan put authoritarian pressure on legal, moderate Islamist movements, these two states as well as Kuwait and Yemen are positive exceptions in the degree to which they allow Islamists to participate. In Tunisia, President Ben Ali banned the Islamist Awakening Party (Al Nahda) in the first half of the 1990s and forced its leading figures into European exile. In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood remains excluded from the political sphere and regularly faces repression by the regime of President Hosni Mubarak. Islamist-led initiatives to establish political parties are normally blocked in Egypt’s government-controlled Political Parties Affairs Committee.
Despite continued containment and exclusion during the past few years, moderate Islamists have not questioned their strategic choice of gradual political reform. On the contrary, they have launched different reform initiatives to increase momentum for change in the Arab world. On March 3, 2004, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood announced its reform plan, which called on the government to rescind the emergency law and other restrictions on political activity and embark on the road to democratization. Although the regime has since ignored the Muslim Brotherhood’s initiative, its significant impact has been to position Egypt’s Islamists within the emerging reform consensus and among liberal opposition movements and to help bridge the Islamist-secular divide as a prerequisite for forging broad alliances for democracy. Analogous developments can be seen in Jordan and Yemen.
Arab regimes have long invoked the nightmare of anti-Western fanatics taking power through the ballot box to frighten the United States and Europe into implicitly supporting these regimes’ repressive measures toward Islamist movements. Ben Ali, Mubarak, and other autocrats still play this game to minimize Western pressures on their regimes. However, Arab politics has changed a great deal since the beginning of the 1990s. At present, excluding nonviolent Islamists from the political sphere only serves to weaken the chances of democratic transformation in the region.
Arab liberals recognize this reality and, in the past few years, have been gradually reaching out to moderate Islamists and engaging them in reform campaigns. Secular-religious national alliances for democracy are instrumental in contesting authoritarian state power and articulating popular consensus over the need for political transformation. Islamists, on their side, have seized the integration opportunity and positioned themselves at the heart of growing opposition movements across the region. In Morocco, Lebanon, and Egypt, differences between liberals and Islamists remain relevant, but the degree of convergence of liberals and Islamists over national priorities is systematically growing. These are steps in the right direction. Democratic opposition platforms are by far more effective with Islamist participation than without it.
Engaging Moderate Islamists
The United States and Europe should move forward together in the direction of engaging moderate Islamists. Inviting Islamist politicians to conferences in Europe and convincing U.S. diplomats in the Arab world to set up regular consultations with moderate Islamist movements, while steps in the right direction, are not enough. Without reducing support to Arab liberal parties and secular nongovernmental organizations, U.S. and European policy makers should undertake three initiatives:
- Press Arab governments to ease their repressive measures against moderate Islamists and to grant Islamists access to the political sphere. Condemning individual arrests of liberal figures while completely ignoring arrests of Islamists does not foster the credibility of the United States and Europe among Arab populations.
- Engage democratic Islamist movements at the grassroots level in the less politicized fields of civic education, women’s empowerment, and local capacity building. Leaving aside the explosive terrain of national and regional politics and adopting low-profile strategies that prioritize joint local initiatives
are crucial first steps toward collaborating with Islamists.
- Sponsor training and awareness programs for members of political parties in countries such as Morocco and Jordan, where moderate Islamists have organized legal political parties and enjoy a degree of legislative representation in national or local councils. Such sponsorship can foster pragmatism and moderation. Enhancing parliamentary performance, campaigning for elections, consulting on the legalities of human rights and civil liberties, and promoting the role of female politicians are all ideas that are likely to be welcomed by at least some Islamist parties.
To be sure, devising appropriate strategies to engage Islamists is not an easy task. Friendly rulers in Morocco, Egypt, and Jordan are likely to be critical of any contacts between Western governments and movements they classify as either too dangerous or illegal. U.S. and European policy makers and diplomats find it unavoidably problematic to collaborate on democratic reforms with representatives of movements that do not share their stances on issues as crucial as the future of Iraq and the peace process in the Middle East. The United States and Europe thus must be cautious and gradual in seeking to integrate Islamists.
Different Branches of Islamism
It is essential to distinguish between Sunni and Shiite Islamist movements. Sunni Islamism can be broken down into three main currents:
- MISSIONARY: Religious missions of conversion, such as Tablighi and Salafiyya movements.
- MODERATE: Nonviolent movements and parties, such as the Muslim Brotherhood and its offshoots across the Middle East and North Africa, the Umma party in Kuwait, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) in Morocco, and the Islamic Action Front (IAF) in Jordan, which operate within constitutional and political frameworks and increasingly advocate gradual democratic reforms.
- MILITANT: The Islamic armed struggle, which includes the global terror network Al Qaeda and local movements such as Al Jammaa Al Islamiyya in Egypt and Al Jihad groups in various Arab countries.
Shiite Islamism is far less fragmented than Sunni Islamism. Shiite Islamist movements generally operate within the respective nation-state, striving to secure political representation and protect social interests of the Shiite community.
Islamists are most likely to adopt a comparable approach. Some Islamist movements are eager to develop ties to the United States and Europe because of their importance in the Arab world; other Islamists are primarily interested in capacity-building programs to enhance their own political performance. In neither case should the current Islamist willingness to reach out to the West be taken to mean trust. Doubts about U.S. and European objectives in the Arab world remain deep across the Islamist spectrum.
Engaging Islamists at the grass roots should be understood as a results-oriented experiment in which Western governments assess the impacts of their new policy on their partners within an initial period of two years. Initiatives should be limited only to movements and organizations that clearly renounce violence and are willing to cooperate with the West. Depending on concrete results and trends across the Islamist spectrum, policy makers may consider commencing a second phase of national-level cooperation projects with selected democratic Islamist movements.
Western governments contemplating cooperation with Islamist parties beyond the grassroots level should apply demanding standards. Renouncing violence at national, regional, and international levels must be complemented on the Islamist side by unquestioning acceptance of the ideals of democracy and rule of law as guidelines for political action.
Democratic opening across the Islamist spectrum needs to be promoted and pushed forward via further engagement. Continuous debate about the degree of moderate Islamists’ commitment to democracy and the real intentions behind Islamists’ new inclinations (best summarized by the catchy phrase “one man, one vote, one time”), are misguided to a large extent. Such debates are ideological
residuals of past decades and ought to be revisited in light of recent developments.
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We depend on our volunteers!
The UCR Botanic Gardens would not be viable without the donation of time and talent by our many volunteers.
Volunteer Orientation Sessions are held the second Tuesday of each month at 9am and the first Sunday of every month at 12pm in the Gardens Meeting Room.
If you are interested in learning how you can get involved, meet us at the entrance to the Gardens for one of our monthly orientations. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as the Volunteer Orientation is followed by a tour of the Gardens. Afterwards, those interested in joining us will be able to sign up that same day in a rapid onboarding process.
Volunteer Orientation Sessions
Date and time: on the second Tuesday of each month at 9am and the first Sunday of every month at 12pm
Location: Gardens Meeting Room
The UCR Botanic Gardens has hundreds of registered volunteers who make our Gardens possible. Volunteers are actively engaged and indispensable to the Gardens in the following areas:
- Docent to lead tours of the Gardens for school groups and visitors of all ages (training required)
- Horticulture (propagation, potting, pruning, weeding—training may be required)
- Events (Garden Market & Plant Sale, Art in the Gardens, Primavera, Twilight Tours, Bird Walks)
- Garden Steward (shifts on Saturdays and Sundays and weekdays as needed)
- Curatorial Assistant (identification, inventorying, mapping, labeling, using GIS)
- Office support (data entry, label and sign making, librarian)
The Gardens are open nearly every day and volunteers work with us when it is convenient for them, from Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteer Garden Stewards work shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, and event volunteers work during special weekend events such as plant sales, Primavera in the Gardens, and rose pruning demonstrations.
Be a Docent
One of the primary missions of the Gardens is to serve the community as an educational resource, and leading group tours is one of the most important ways we do this. The role of our trained Docents is to lead these Gardens tours for school children and adult groups. Being a UCRBG Docent is a great way to learn about the Gardens while fulfilling this much needed volunteer role.
How to become a Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering please attend a Volunteer Orientation session, held on the second Tuesday of each month at 9am and the first Sunday of every month at 12pm in the Meeting Room at the entrance to the Gardens. If you would like to volunteer but are unable to attend an orientation session, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.org or 951-827-7092. All volunteers must fill out required paperwork and be signed up by UCR Personnel Services staff.
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!
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Ralph Lauren Corp. announced that by 2040, it aims to have net-zero global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations and value chain. In addition, the firm released a comprehensive Net Zero Commitment Statement, outlining its approach for attaining net-zero and other specified sustainability goals.
This new strategy expands on the company's current GHG reduction goal to reduce absolute GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to Fiscal 2020 levels throughout its operations and supply chain. It begins with cooperation with Indigo Ag, the first scalable, registry-approved carbon credits for agriculture, to scale investments incredible, nature-based carbon reductions.
Ralph Lauren Corp’s, President and CEO, Patrice Louvet, said climate change is one of the most complicated and difficult challenges of our day, requiring technology, innovation, collaboration, and a fundamental shift in behavior to address. Their net-zero objective and roadmap are based on their conviction that by taking intentional action, they can achieve the necessary changes to minimize their climate footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future for future generations.
By 2025, the Company plans to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by utilizing 100% renewable energy in its offices, stores, and distribution hubs, as part of its net-zero strategy. Ralph Lauren will work with suppliers through collective measures and strategic plans to drive down GHG emissions at manufacturing facilities in order to minimize emissions from scope 3 sources arising from the manufacture of its products. It also intends to minimize GHG emissions from its raw materials by moving to preferred fibers that have a lower carbon footprint than conventionally-grown fibers.
Ralph Lauren expects to expand its emissions reduction tactics in the coming years to include collaboration with suppliers through collective action programs that speed up the standardized approach to setting carbon targets and low-carbon action plans at the factory level, further empowering those partners to develop and implement climate strategies aligned with Ralph Lauren's net-zero objectives.
Ralph Lauren's net-zero strategy goes beyond lowering GHG emissions from its own operations and those of its value chain suppliers. Ralph Lauren will acquire high-quality, verifiable carbon reductions corresponding to its residual GHG emissions by 2040 for emissions that cannot be lowered by Ralph Lauren's direct efforts and collective activities.
Ralph Lauren will commit to carbon removal initiatives in collaboration with Indigo Ag, an ag-tech business devoted to enhancing the profitability, sustainability, and social responsibility of the agriculture sector, beginning in Fiscal 2022.
Indigo Ag supports farmers in adopting new beneficial farming practices, measures and validates the resulting carbon sequestration and emissions abatement, and allows companies to directly support farmers' transition by purchasing verified agricultural carbon credits through the Indigo Carbon program.
Ralph Lauren's new net-zero pledge, which is in line with the Paris Agreement's climate targets, is the company's next important step toward minimizing the effect of its worldwide operations and a crucial component of Design the Change, the company's Global Citizenship & Sustainability strategy.
The company's net-zero progress will be disclosed every year in its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, which is a comprehensive corporate environmental and social status update on its sustainability strategy.
A weekly report covering market and price information on the entire chain of polyester along with online access to daily polyester chain prices.
One-time reports that are issued annually cover the demand and supply trends in individual products including polyester, nylon, acrylic, viscose, and cotton.
One-time reports that are issued annually cover the demand and supply trends in the individual country's natural and manmade fiber/filament industries.
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Weekend of September 30th, David C. Korten, author, veteran, engaged citizen, speaks at various local places and times.
David Korten’s, When Corporations Rule the World, was one of the first books to articulate the destructive and oppressive nature of the global corporate economy. Now, ten years later, Korten shows that the problem runs deeper than corporate domination—with far greater consequences.
In The Great Turning, Korten argues that corporate consolidation of power is merely a contemporary manifestation of what he calls “Empire” — the organization of society by hierarchies of domination grounded in violent chauvinisms of race, gender, religion, nationality, language, and class. The result has been the same for 5,000 years, fortune for the few and misery for the many. Increasingly destructive of children, family, community, and nature, the way of Empire is leading to environmental and social collapse.
The Great Turning makes the case that we humans are a choice-making species that at this defining moment faces both the opportunity and the imperative to choose our future as a conscious collective act.
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You have looked at graphical misrepresentations of data in the prior activity, and now you will document two recent examples using a Word document. The content will be each of the two graphs and a description of why each graph is misleading.
In order to successfully complete this assignment, you should be able to:
Document two examples of graphical misrepresentation of data.
Internet sources or periodicals or annual reports or graphs from your work/business
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Find two examples of current (within last five years) graphical misrepresentations of data. As the Resources section states, the graphs can be from Internet sources or periodicals or annual reports or graphs from your work/business.
Create a Word document named WS1-3Graphs containing:
An image of each graph
A paragraph explaining how each graph misrepresents data
When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor by the end of the workshop.
View the associated rubric
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Leading journal NEJM publishes two WHO papers related to COVID-19
In the past week, the NEJM has published two significant papers from WHO: “Repurposed Antiviral Drugs for Covid-19 – Interim WHO Solidarity Trial Results” and “Placebo-Controlled Trials of Covid-19 Vaccines – Why We Still Need Them”.
In the first, the R&D Blueprint published the interim results of the Solidarity Trial. In just six months, thanks to close collaboration within the global scientific community, the Solidarity Trial generated evidence on the impact the repurposed drugs remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir, and interferon had on mortality, the need for ventilation, and duration of hospital stay.
Despite the unpromising results concerning these four antiviral drugs, this trial demonstrated the success of the global platform, which can now be used for further evaluations of new treatment options. It also proved that it is possible to run large international trials and to provide reliable answers to critical public health questions rapidly.
In the second paper, a perspective piece, the authors, from the WHO Ad Hoc Expert Group on the Next Steps for Covid-19 Vaccine Evaluation, present the reasons to continue to collect high quality information, while it is still feasible and ethical, using randomized placebo-controlled trials. They argue that continuing to collect this data, through a concerted global effort, would improve the probability of identifying multiple vaccines with favorable benefit–risk profiles. By gaining public confidence in the vaccine, these studies would contribute further to ending the pandemic. | <urn:uuid:2db5bb33-130f-4e7d-b8bd-24d9a8339227> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://dev.glopid-r.org/leading-journal-nejm-publishes-two-who-papers-related-to-covid-19/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.911368 | 340 | 2.15625 | 2 |
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We self-consistently investigate electron transport through a quantum dot with competitions between the electron-electron correlation interaction and the spin interaction from dilute ferromagnetic impurities and conduction electrons at low temperatures. The numerical results show that the defects, caused by the impurities in the antiferromagnetic state around half filling, lift up the bottom of the conductance valley which is caused by the electron-electron correlation interaction.
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I am still somewhat new here. And of course still a little confused. XATA says, for example, for tomorrow my interval target would be at 300w, so about TP. But the suggested workouts would be much more intense there (aka Ronnestad).
Who should I believe now? I think this interval target at XATA refers to the interval range I could/should ride at free outdoor rides. Why does this not match the suggested workouts?
Click (?) next to Focus Type on the XATA page and it will go to this reference article –
Understanding ‘Focus’ and how to use it – Xert (baronbiosys.com)
TL;DR It’s all about Focus. The recommended workout list is typically performed indoors at precise intervals and wattages (EBC in AUTO mode). The free ride advice to focus type is an outdoor method to arrive at similar focus riding irregular intervals at rough target watts while monitoring a couple Xert data fields on your head unit.
Also, open A Pain That I Am Used To in Workout Designer and notice the XSS distribution (low, high, peak) and Focus Type.
Have you had a chance to watch all the Academy videos?
They are meant to be watched in order (building blocks), but I1 discusses Focus and XSS distribution (strain ratio).
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Dr. Robert Liston was a Scottish surgeon in the mid 1800’s who operated with unchallenged speed. He could amputate a limb in just a couple of minutes’ time. But like all other doctors throughout history, he had his bad days in the operating room. This is the story of his worst day ever.
It started with the usual: a routine 2-minute amputation of a patient’s leg. As often happened in the days before antibiotics, gangrene soon set in soon after and the poor soul died in great agony from the infection. As there was no anesthesia during those times, the assistant tasked with holding the screaming patient down almost lost his fingers due to the chaos the knife-wielding surgeon created that day. He soon died of gangrene from his wounds as well. Sadly, this is not the end of the story, as another surgeon observing the famous Dr. Liston during this operation was also nicked with the surgical knife. The man became so scared just thinking of having the same fate as the other two that he keeled over, dying of a heart attack! Yes, Dr. Robert Liston’s worst day consisted of a 300 percent mortality rate.
Our actions have consequences for the people around us. Anyone who has suffered because of another’s sinful behavior knows this to be true. Sin can infect and eventually bring death to one’s relationships, reputation, and sadly, the life of another who has innocently found themselves in the wrong place. God warns us not to be a stumbling block thrown into the life of another:
Let us not therefore judge one another anymore: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way. Romans 14:13
The bible says that we are all sinners, and we have all experienced not only our own sinful behavior, but also that of being sinned against by another. With God’s help, we can learn to better resist temptations to sin, and considering the consequences toward others will help us to make more godly choices.
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On Tuesday, one of the nation’s largest cannabis research and manufacturing facilities broke ground on what the company says is the most state-of-the-art cannabis research facility in North America. Located in Grants, the facility will be part of a $300 million investment by Bright Green Corp. and the state of New Mexico towards the state’s growing cannabis infrastructure. According to a press release, the facility will employ over 100 people.
Bright Green will be operating under a Memorandum of Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). According to a press release by the company, they intend for the facility to be part of a larger national market for cannabis research and products.
“Today launches a new era in plant-based therapy research. The work conducted by Bright Green will provide the highest quality plant-based products on the market for research by DEA-certified researchers and other federally authorized Schedule 1 drug handlers,” said Bright Green Corporation Chairman Terry Rafih.
In addition to working with the governor, Bright Green says it worked with local and Tribal leaders in Cibola County from the beginning to create the right environment for innovation and research.
The facility will boast one of the most advanced agricultural greenhouse ecosystems with a state-of-the-art automated system. The new facility will cover 115 acres in Grants, New Mexico. Once completed, Bright Green will operate more than seven million square feet of cannabis infrastructure in New Mexico.
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The world-recognizable icon of Instagram—a square-shaped analog camera—is the cartooned image of a little-known, low-end camera model, one that inspired the wildly-successful photo-sharing app.
In 2000, while most professional photographers were shooting on high-end Canons or Nikons, Newsweek photojournalist David Burnett preferred his "toy camera," with its 1960s plastic lens invented for cash-strapped Chinese to be able to afford photography.
The Holga, as the camera is called, is a square plastic block that first appeared in 1982 in communist China at a time when the 35mm was in too high demand in the West to be available elsewhere, according to the BBC's special report.
In a market of rapidly-expanding options, the Holga offered only two shutter speed options and a lens with only one aperture. Its film was so large that prints were unnecessary – a simple "contact sheet" created an image the same size as the negative.
Burnett bought a Holga for $20 to try out with his other cameras. He eventually figured out he could tape filters to the clear plastic lens, creating effects on the soft-edged pictures.
Though the shots were not used by Newsweek at the time, they later became Burnett's photography signature.
In the early 2000s, Stanford student Kevin Systrom—the future founder of Instagram—ditched his Nikon SLR for the Holga during a study trip to Florence. He was sold.
After a failed location services start-up called Burbn, Systrom landed on the idea for an app focused only on pictures—Instagram.
Unlike Flickr and other photo sharing sites, Instagram focused on pictures taken with mobile phones, which were relatively low resolution. Inspired by the Holga, Systrom and his team settled on the idea of "filters" to change the look of smartphone pics – vignetting, adding fuzz, tinkering with color.
"The square image was a solution to mixed format issues (portrait and landscape, etc.)," said former Lomography organization head Adam Scott. "The filters are 100% inspired by film photography and possibly toy cameras such as the Holga."
"Ultimately, a photo straight from a smartphone, and in many cases a digital camera, looks dull. It's an accurate representation of what you see. When you add effects, it gives the photo more character and ultimately improves the photos."
The Holga has long since passed out of vogue in China, but its legacy lives on in the iconic square filtered photos of Instagram.
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How Alaskans Are Making the 2020 Census Count
Emily Keneggnarkayaaggaq Edenshaw, executive director of the Alaska Native Heritage Center, speaks alongside Governor Mike Dunleavy and Census Bureau Director Steve Dillingham at the official 2020 Census kick-off at the Alaska Native Heritage Center on January 17.
ANCs, tribal organizations, and nonprofits get the word out to get the numbers in
Census enumerators kicked off the 2020 Census in Toksook Bay, Alaska, a small village on Nelson Island west of Bethel, on January 21. Though Census materials wouldn’t be mailed to the rest of the country until mid-March, the early arrival of enumerators to rural Alaska dates back to 1880. The early start is necessary to provide enough time to obtain an accurate count of the state’s residents.
“Alaska is definitely one of the hardest states to count, just because of the size and how our communities are really spread out and only accessible by plane or boat or other ways,” says Carmell Engebretson, communications manager with Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC). “So, it’s definitely a challenge for Alaska Native people in those communities to be counted at times.”
Required by the US Constitution to take place every ten years, the Census aims to gather demographic data on every person living in the country. The data provides a snapshot of how the country’s population is distributed and breaks it down by age, sex, ethnic, and racial groups, explains Jeanette Durán Pacheco, media specialist with the Bureau’s Los Angeles Regional Office, which oversees Census activities in Alaska.
Census data guides the allocation of federal funding to local, state, and tribal governments—$675 billion annually over the next ten years, she says. It also determines the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives and is used to redraw state legislative districts.
“Undercounting means that Alaska won’t receive its full share of federal funding for the next decade, so it will have a big impact if even one family isn’t counted,” Engebretson explains.
In the months leading up to the Census, government officials, advertising agencies, and tribal leaders worked together to create public outreach campaigns to encourage Alaska Native participation and ensure Alaska’s communities receive their fair share of federal funding.
Census Impact on Alaska Natives
Alaska Native communities receive roughly $3,500 annually in federal funds for each tribal member which is then used to support community programs, according to the Alaska Federation of Natives.
“In particular for tribal areas, Census data help tribal leaders plan programs their community needs: housing, construction, business development, schools, hospitals, Head Start, lunch programs in schools, as well as federal grants and scholarships,” Pacheco explains.
BBNC encouraged shareholders to post pictures of themselves with their #BristolBayCounts stickers to BBNC’s social media channels and offered prizes for those who did. BBNC President and CEO Jason Metrokin (left) and Chairman of the Board Joe Chythlook pose with theirs.
Yet despite its importance in determining funding allocations, counts aren’t always accurate and certain populations are routinely underreported. During the 2010 Census, Alaska was hit doubly hard. According to Alaska Counts, a nonpartisan education initiative designed to share information about the Census, Alaska’s participation was the lowest of any state, with a 64 percent response rate. Alaska Natives were also underrepresented. Timothy Olson, associate director for field operations with the Census Bureau, said at a July press briefing that Alaska Natives and American Indians were undercounted by 5 percent, the highest of any group.
These low numbers are why Native corporations and other tribal leaders have taken an active role encouraging shareholders to complete the census.
“We know that the Census determines funding for local services and economic opportunities for the next decade,” says Megan Moore, senior director of corporate communications for NANA Regional Corporation. “Whether that’s federal funding for healthcare, Head Start, housing, public schools, or infrastructure projects, we know that those services are really valuable to NANA shareholders, so we support the effort.”
In addition to determining funding allocations, Census data is used to redraw political boundaries for state legislative districts, meaning an undercount can impact Alaska Native representation in state government.
“Ten years ago, when the Census was complete, the redistricting ended up really challenging the way the legislative districts were organized and kind of really disrupted how we had been operating,” says Barbara Blake, director of the Alaska Native Policy Center at the First Alaskans Institute. “The number of Alaska Native legislators did go down with the last Census; we at least lost two different seats to non-Natives due to redistricting.”
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Marketing the Census
The 2020 Census marks the first time the Census Bureau has designated a portion of its paid media budget to reach Alaska Native and American Indian populations: $7.55 million, or 2.5 percent of its total advertising budget, according to the Census website.
Work on that messaging began in 2016, with Montana-based G&G Advertising tasked with creating the campaign for Alaska Native and American Indians, says Gerald Gray, vice president of G&G Advertising and tribal chair of the Little Shell Tribe in Montana.
Through focus groups, he says, the agency found that what resonated with other populations—“‘Get your piece of the pie,’ that sort of money thing”—didn’t have the same impact with Alaska Natives and American Indians.
“What really came out of the focus groups, it was more about participating and ‘our youth and children are counting on us to shape our future’ because this Census data is used for programs and grants and things like that,” Gray says. “We were in Michigan, we were in Kotzebue, Riverside, California, Portland, all over the country, and that was kind of the cream that rose to the top. It was pretty consistent across all of the areas that we went to.”
On a statewide level, Native corporations and other Alaska Native groups began working with Census officials last year.
“We worked with representatives with Alaska Counts in conjunction with some of the other Alaska Native corporations and ANCSA corporations, just to learn more about what we could do to support census outreach,” Moore says.
The Bureau’s tribal partnership specialist was instrumental in helping Native leaders better understand the ins and outs of the Census, which helped them better understand where to focus their outreach efforts.
“One of the things we hear from folks is they just don’t understand the impact or the importance that the Census plays in our communities with federal funding,” Blake says. “Folks are just kind of unknowing about the actual, real implications.”
Messaging efforts were therefore focused on explaining the need for an accurate count and highlighting services dependent on federal funding. Explaining how to correctly complete the Census was another area of focus. For money to be allocated to the tribe, heads of household must identify solely as Alaska Native—not biracial, even if that is correct—and also indicate their tribal affiliation, Blake explains.
Native corporations relied on a variety of media channels to promote the Census, including paid and earned media in newspapers and magazines, public service announcements, shareholder communications, and social media. They also made sure outreach materials were available in shareholder languages. Moore and Engebretson say that NANA and BBNC, respectively, worked with the Alaska Federation of Natives to translate scripts for public service announcements into Iñupiaq and Yup’ik.
Some outreach materials, such as shareholder communications, were created in-house and distributed via newsletters or special announcements. Others were taken from graphics and informational materials created by Alaska Counts and Alaska Federation of Natives, with corporations tailoring the message to their region.
“We kind of did a mix of both,” Moore says. “We ‘NANA-fied’ some of those materials to make them more specific to NANA shareholders, but really pointed shareholders to the Alaska Counts website. I think they had a lot of really great FAQs on their website, so it was a great resource.”
The First Alaskans Institute also reshared existing messaging, Blake says, and has “been trying to be creative in utilizing a lot of the indigenous or the artistic forms of the Census, memes, little informational pieces.”
They also organized a live Zoom Census game show modeled after “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” complete with lifelines, “minor Alaskan celebrities” as contestants, and a chance for audience members to win prizes.
“We’re trying to make it fun, so it’s not the same old Census messaging and lecturing,” Blake says.
BBNC used social media to get its shareholders excited about participating in the Census, mailing shareholders stickers printed with #BristolBayCounts and encouraging them to post pictures wearing the stickers to their Facebook and Instagram pages, Engebretson says.
“Our whole effort was to make sure our shareholders were aware that the Census was taking place and to build excitement about participating and being counted,” she says. “And we offered some different prizes for those that did post the photo, just to give that little incentive.”
A Pandemic and Other Hurdles
Like every other aspect of life in 2020, Census efforts came to a halt in mid-March with the arrival of COVID-19. Workers scrambled to obtain personal protective equipment for field operators and to create protocols to keep enumerators and residents safe, Al Fontenot, associate director for Decennial Census Programs, explained at a July press briefing.
Census deadlines were also extended–self-response and non-response follow-up deadlines were pushed from July to October 31, Fontenot said. The Bureau also requested four-month extensions to the deadlines to provide Census data to the President and the states, to April 30 and July 31, respectively. Despite the delays, Fontenot said the Bureau was on track to complete the counts in rural communities by August 31.
But the pandemic isn’t the only hurdle to accurately counting Alaska Native communities.
The sheer size of Alaska and the semi-transient lifestyle of rural residents practicing a subsistence lifestyle—a bigger problem in the summer than it would have been in the winter months—makes reaching all residents difficult.
Historical mistrust of the federal government and concerns regarding how Census information will be used also make people hesitant to participate.
“In a lot of the hard to count communities, it’s because there is the distrust with the government and concerns about confidentiality and how secure the Census is,” Pacheco says. Residents worried that enumerators will, for example, report them to housing authorities for exceeding occupancy levels or public benefits programs, may actively avoid completing the census. Those fears, however real, are unfounded.
“The Census shares none of this information, other than determining funding for the State of Alaska and federal funds that come into our state,” Blake says. “They’re not going to cross-reference with anything.”
In fact, census workers are prohibited by law from ever sharing data they obtain and face up to five years in prison or a $250,000 fine for doing so, Pacheco says.
With Census activities pushed until late Fall, Native corporations will continue to reach out to shareholders and encourage participation.
“We know that participating in the Census leads to direct benefits for our communities through federal funding, so we’re happy to support that effort in conjunction with our partners,” Moore says.
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The balenaFin has been designed with field deployment in mind. It is a carrier board for the Raspberry Compute Module 3 and 3+ Lite (CM3L/CM3+L), that can run all the software that the Raspberry Pi can run, hardened for field deployment use cases.
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The balenaFin supports the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 and 3+ lite (CM3L/CM3+L).
The storage on the balenaFin is based on an industrial grade eMMC storage with 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB options available.
The balenaFin features a wide input voltage range (6V-24V), especially suitable for applications where a reliable 5V is usually not available.
The balenaFin includes a low-power co-processor (32-bit ARM® Cortex M4) with Bluetooth support. The co-processor can run on its own or in parallel and allows the main processor to be powered on and off programmatically. This is especially useful in applications where low power consumption or real-time processing is required.
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There is a dual-band embedded antenna included in the board and an external antenna connector for improved signal coverage.
The Mini PCI Express port on the balenaFin brings seamless connectivity to a number of different modules. Third party modules are readily available for LTE, Zigbee, LoRA and CANBus and extra storage can be achieved by leveraging the USB interface on the mini PCI Express connector (this will probably require a custom design).
The balenaFin HAT header can be used to connect any Raspberry Pi HAT compatible module (PoE, RS232, ZWave, etc). A smaller 18-pin header exposes the co-processor's analog and time-sensitive I/O.
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Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which beta-cells are destroyed due to an aberrant immune response, resulting in the loss of the pancreas’ ability to produce insulin, the hormone that controls blood-sugar levels. While T1D is a lifelong disease that impacts people of all ages, the onset of T1D most often occurs in children and adolescents. Imcyse is advancing its lead development candidate, IMCY-0098, in a Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of T1D. IMCY-0098 is a novel, insulin-based modified synthetic peptide – also known as an Imotope™ – that intervenes early in the autoimmune response to stop the destruction of beta-cells and maintains the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin.
In the EXALT study, a double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation Phase 1b clinical trial, 41 adults were enrolled from seven European countries measuring clinical and immunological read-outs. The study met its primary endpoint and results were presented at the 55th annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in September 2019. IMCY-0098 was found to be safe and well tolerated with early signs of activity detected as well as an immunological response in line with the expected mechanism of action.
IMCY-0098 is now being studied in the IMPACT (IMCY-0098 Proof of ACtion in Type 1 Diabetes) trial, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in patients with early T1D in which treated the first patient in January 2021. This Phase 2 clinical trial is evaluating the clinical proof of concept of the treatment with IMCY-0098 in adults. The data collected will also allow an extensive characterization of the immune signature of IMCY-0098 following treatment including evaluation of its potential effect to preserve the body’s ability to produce insulin. Leading T1D KOL Prof. Dr. Chantal Mathieu serves as Chief Investigator, and the program is conducted in partnership with INNODIA, a European consortium of 40 members including academic institutions, industrial partners and patient organizations bringing their knowledge and experience together with one common goal: "To fight type 1 diabetes". This project runs under the framework of the Innovative Medicines Initiative – Joint Undertaking (IMI-JU). In January 2022, the U.S. FDA accepted Imcyse’s IND application for the IMPACT trial.
The Company has also reported positive immune responses from an interim analysis of 17 patients enrolled in the Phase 2 IMPACT T1D study. Data from Imotope™ treated groups point to a number of findings supportive of the mechanism of action of Imotopes.
Imcyse’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS) development candidate, IMCY-0141, is currently studying patients in an adaptive phase 1 / 2 study. In cases of MS, the body’s own immune system attacks the central nervous system and causes damage, which slows or stops nerve transmission. Imcyse has developed an Imotope™ based on Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein (MOG) to stop immune attacks to the central nervous system and thereby enable uninterrupted nerve transmission. The efficacy of IMCY-0141 has been demonstrated in several EAE pre-clinical models.
The adaptive Phase 1 /2 clinical trial will evaluate the safety profile and recommended Phase 2 dose, as well as preliminary efficacy results, of IMCY-0141.
Looking beyond T1D and MS, Imcyse has also initiated a pre-clinical studies in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and Celiac Disease.
In the field of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), we have entered into a research collaboration and license agreement with Pfizer.
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Must Have APPs for Parents – App Review Part IV
Right before school ended my son learned all about immigration. Since then we’ve been watching videos about the topic online and reading a variety of books too. We even took a trip to visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. His teacher also asked him to interview a family member born outside of the United States. He interviewed my dad, his grandpa or as he calls him “Tata”. He enjoyed their little chat so much. He asked questions off the list provided by the teacher and carefully jotted down all the answers. It was a wonderful way for him to connect with his grandfather and learn a bit more about his life.
This experience got me thinking about how much my son did not know about his grandfather and the rest of our family, our memories, our history. He’s seen many pictures and I’ve shared a story here or there but I think what he enjoyed the most about this experience was hearing it directly from the lips of his grandfather. So this got me thinking, how could I possibly incorporate more sharing of oral stories into our lives.
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If you are anything like me, you’re that parent constantly trying to document and share memories so that your little ones will one day better understand where they came from. Searching for new ways to do just that, I discovered a cool new little app. The StoryCorps app provides tools to document and store your own oral history in a meaningful way right on your smartphone.
As the daughter of immigrants, when my parents moved to the United States my entire family history was left behind in a far away land. Since childhood I have been gathering and trying to hold on to as many family stories as possible. I treasure the pictures and oral stories my parents share with me but always fear that they could all be lost one day. This is why I am so excited about the StoryCorps app!
The Story Corps app makes it simple for anyone to document and store family stories and memories. It provides a unique opportunity for the stories of older family members to be documented in their own voice. Imagine, your little ones being able to listen to their grandparents or even great-grandparents tell important family stories long after they are gone.
I recently began using the StoryCorps app to interview my own parents about their life experiences. My son loves to ask questions of his grandparents while I record their voices. I think it’s a great way to make sure that my children will have these stories to listen to and learn from later in life, and even share them with their own children someday.
The StoryCorps app is super simple to use and any parent interested in documenting their family’s history for generations to come should definitely give it a try! You can download this app here for iOS or here for Android.
Why I LOVE it
Guided Interview – The app guides you through a 40 minute interview and provides you with meaningful questions to help you keep the conversation going . You simply select questions from a variety of lists as you conduct your interview.
Upload or Store Option – At the end of your recording you have the option to upload your story to the StoryCorps’ archive for the world to hear OR you can choose to store it to your smartphone for your own personal record.
This app is FREE – Who doesn’t love a FREE app 🙂
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If you’ve never heard of this Brooklyn based non-profit organization, let me give you a little background. StoryCorps has traveled across the United States since 2003 collecting and archiving the oral stories of everyday Americans. Their oral history project, one of the largest of its kind, makes it possible for the personal histories of ordinary Americans to be documented (on a free CD to share) and archived with the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress.
Until now, StoryCorps had only offered mobile recording booths that helped guide Americans as they shared and recorded their own personal oral histories. These booths, filled with professional recording equipment and staffed by trained StoryCorps staffers, has produced the largest single collection of voices ever gathered. To date more than 100,000 everyday Americans have shared their oral histories with StoryCorps. You can hear some of these stories by clicking here.
StoryCorps recently received a $1 million dollar TED grant making it possible for them to launch the StoryCorps app. Now with the StoryCorps app this huge collection of oral histories will grow even more! What a great way to pass wisdom on from one generation to the next, and leave a legacy for the future of our children. 🙂
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As wildfires rage in B.C.’s Interior, the province’s public safety minister has one directive for summer travellers with upcoming vacation plans: Do not travel to fire-affected areas for non-essential reasons.
The province’s wildfire situation has escalated in recent days, as high winds reaching 70 km/h and droughts push major fires towards communities in the Okanagan, sparking evacuation alerts in Merritt, parts of Kamloops and West Kelowna.
On Sunday night, the Coquihalla Highway was forced to close due to the July Lake wildfire conjoining with the Brooke Creek blaze and burning on both sides of the main artery connecting the Thompson-Nicola and Okanagan regions with the Lower Mainland.
“If you are planning to travel through these fire-affected areas, it’s time to change your plans,” Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said in a news conference Monday (Aug. 16).
Thousands of people have been told to flee their homes or remain on evacuation alerts, prepared to leave at a moments notice.
“We are in for a challenging fight in the coming days,” Farnworth said.
Forecasts do show signs of rain, but likely not enough to dampen the raging blazes which have led to thick smoke and falling ashes.
The BC Wildfire Service says nearly 270 wildfires are currently burning in all corners of the province and many – including the blaze that destroyed the Village of Lytton in June and a 31,600-hectare fire west of Prince George – continue to put homes and properties at risk.
More to come.
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To celebrate scientists and scientific advancements, we have collected a list of the most famous female scientists that will inspire us for the greater good.
If you have a passion for knowledge, these 21 famous female scientists will give you the inspiration you need to pursue a career in science.
We consulted the Nobel Prize winners’ list, watched videos, and compared the information we got to scientists that other top websites think are the most famous. Then we harmonized the information into this article.
These influential female scientists have made it possible for you to pave your own path in the world of science. Through their scientific discoveries, many of them have opened doors for future generations of women to follow.
Here is another chance to discover some of history’s most brilliant and renowned female scientists!
Famous Female Scientists
#21. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (1900-1979): African-American Female who Discovered The Composition of The Stars
What makes Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin famous?
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin was a brilliant scientist who made huge contributions to the field of astronomy. She was born in Buckinghamshire, England but died in Massachusetts, USA.
She was the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. in astronomy from Harvard University’s Radcliffe College.
Her most famous accomplishment was discovering that stars were mostly composed of hydrogen and helium gas—a theory that was later confirmed with data from other scientists. She also worked on solving problems related to stellar evolution and stellar structure. Payne-Gaposchkin’s research also helped establish that temperature could aid in the classification of stars.
What is the best Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin quote?
“There is nothing personal in the thunderclap of understanding. The lightning that releases it comes outside oneself.”
#20. Charlotte Angas Scott (1858-1931): The First British Woman To Graduate with a Doctorate in Mathematics
What makes Charlotte Angas Scott famous?
Charlotte Angas Scott was a British mathematician who graduated from Girton College at the University of Cambridge in 1880.
In 1885, Scott became the first British woman to earn a doctorate in mathematics. She achieved this at the University of London. Since Cambridge University wasn’t awarding degrees to women by then, Scott received her degrees from the University of London.
Scott is best known for her work on the development of US mathematics. She also promoted mathematical education for women.
What is the best Charlotte Angas Scott quote?
“A friendship of peoples is the outcome of personal relations. A life’s work such as that of professor Charlotte Angas Scott is worth more to the world than many anxious efforts of diplomatists.”
#19. Caroline Herschel (1750-1848): The First Woman To Discover a Comet
What makes Caroline Herschel famous?
Caroline Herschel was a British-German astronomer who is famous for discovering the periodic comet and several others.
Her discovery of a comet made her the first woman to achieve this feat. She is best known for discovering several comets (including one she discovered while working with her brother) and many nebulae.
She received the Gold medal from the Royal Astronomical Society in 1828 for her work in astronomy.
What is the best Caroline Herschel quote?
“As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.”
#18. Rachel Carson (1907-1964): Saved lives by alerting people to the dangers of pesticides
What makes Rachel Carson famous?
Rachel Carson was a marine biologist and the author of Silent Spring, one of the most influential books of the 20th century.
Carson was born in 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. She attended Chatham University (then Pennsylvania College for Women).
Her first book, Under the Sea Wind, was released in 1941. Carson later published The Sea Around Us in 1951. It became a bestseller and won the National Book Award for nonfiction. This book was followed by The Edge of the Sea (1955).
In 1962 she published Silent Spring, which discussed the impact pesticides had on birds, fish, and other wildlife. This book caused an uproar among chemical companies because it questioned whether spraying pesticides on crops was safe for people or not.
The book led President John F. Kennedy to name an independent commission investigating pesticide use in agriculture. This commission eventually recommended that all agricultural use of DDT be banned because it had been found to cause cancer in humans who were exposed to it through food or water supplies.
What is the best Rachel Carson quote?
“But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.”
#17. Wally Funk (1939-present): The Youngest Army Flight Instructor and 1st Female astronaut in USA
What makes Wally Funk famous?
Mary Wallace Funk, a commercial astronaut, is a pioneer of the skies and an aviator. She was born in New Mexico and holds the record for the oldest woman to go to space.
After graduation, Funk became the youngest woman person to be a flight instructor in the US military. But that wasn’t enough: Mary Wallace wanted more than just a fight instructor position. She became the first female to be a flight inspector in 1971.
Wallace Funk also took part in the Mercury 13 program, where she received the third-highest score.
What is the best Wally Funk quote?
“I’ve been in the Concorde, I’ve seen the curvature of the Earth, the beginning of the darkness. I want more-I want to go up there.”
#16. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917): The First Female Medical Doctor in Britain
What makes Elizabeth Garrett Anderson famous?
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was an English physician and social reformer. She was the first female doctor of medicine to be admitted to practice in Britain.
Garrett struggled in her pursuit of knowledge since medical schools such as Cambridge, Oxford, and Edinburgh refused to admit her. She managed to get her certification from the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries by utilizing a loophole.
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson is famous for establishing London’s New Hospital for Women and Children. She is also known for advocating for women’s rights, particularly regarding education and work opportunities.
When she attended medical school, women were not allowed to attend under their own names or study alongside men. Instead, they had to take classes secretly in private homes or at night schools that were often taught by male doctors.
Among her numerous firsts, she served as England’s first woman mayor.
What is the best Elizabeth Garrett Anderson quote?
“When I felt rather overcome with my father’s opposition, I said as firmly as I could, that I must have this or something else, that I could not live without some real work.”
#15. Grace Hopper (1906-1992): Developed One of The First Programming Languages
What makes Grace Hopper famous?
Grace Brewster Murray Hopper was a renowned American computer scientist who served as a US Navy Rear Admiral.
Hers is a prominent name in the world of computing. She was one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer. She was also instrumental in developing one of the first programming languages, COBOL.
Grace Murray Hopper received several military and non-military awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
What is the best Grace Hopper quote?
“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, ‘we’ve always done it this way.’ I try to fight that. That’s why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.”
#14. Valentina Tereshkova (1937-present): The First Female To Travel To Space
What makes Valentina Tereshkova famous?
Valentina Tereshkova, the Russian cosmonaut, is a member of the lower house of the Russian federal assembly.
The former cosmonaut was the first woman to travel into space, where she spent about three days orbiting the Earth in Vostok 6. Her flight made her famous worldwide as she remains the only female to go to space by flying a solo mission.
Today, Tereshkova is still a prominent figure in Russia. She has served as a member of parliament since 2008. Recently in 2020, she suggested lifting the presidential term limits for Vladimir Putin.
Her achievement inspires other aspiring women scientists to take up careers in science and exploration.
What is the best Valentina Tereshkova quote?
“It doesn’t matter what country or what political system you are from. Space brings you together.”
#13. Jane Goodall (1934-present): Anthropologist Who Researched Chimpanzees in East Africa
What makes Jane Goodall famous?
Jane Morris Goodall is an English anthropologist and dermatologist who has dedicated her life to studying chimpanzees. She is best known for her work in Tanzania, where she studied chimpanzees at Gombe Stream National Park from 1960 to 1962.
Goodall’s research has led her to make several groundbreaking discoveries about chimpanzee behavior, including how they use tools and socialize. She also discovered that chimpanzees could be taught sign language, which had never been done before with other primates.
She is also the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), which works to protect wild animal habitats and promote sustainability worldwide.
In 1991, Goodall founded Roots & Shoots International, an environmental youth program encouraging young people to take action on issues like conservation, human rights, and animal welfare.
She’s won countless awards for her work, including the Benjamin Franklin Medal (in life sciences).
What is the best Jane Goodall quote?
“Here we are, the most clever species ever to have lived. So how is it we can destroy the only planet we have?”
#12. Janet Taylor (1804-1870): Pioneer of Sea Navigation
What makes Janet Taylor famous?
Janet Taylor was an English-born meteorologist, mathematician, astronomer, and navigation expert. She was one of the first women to participate in making scientific instruments.
Taylor developed a mariner’s compass and sextant that received global recognition. The admiralty dismissed her calculator (mariner’s) though it was patented in 1834.
The Kings of the Netherlands and Prussia presented her with medals to recognize her tremendous work in navigation.
#11. Beatrice Shilling (1909-1990): A Motorcycle Racer Who Developed The R.A.E Restrictor During World War II For The Allies
What makes Beatrice Shilling famous?
Beatrice Shilling was a British aeronautical engineer and a motorcycle racer. She is best known for her work on the iconic World War II fighter Merlin engine-powered planes.
During the war, Shilling made a major discovery that changed the course of aviation history. She found a solution to the fighter plane’s engine stalling problem.
Her invention, the R.A.E restrictor, enabled the British fighter planes to fly without the fear of the Carburettor flooding. This orifice remained famous until the invention of a pressure carburetor to act as a stop-gap.
Beatrice Shilling received several trophies and badges for her motor racing sport and honors for her aeronautics work.
Top 10 Female Scientists
#10. Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake (1840-1912): A Physician Who Championed For Women’s Rights in Britain
What makes Sophia Louisa Jex-Blade famous?
Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake was an English teacher, physician, and feminist who is most famous for her fight for women’s rights in education.
When she applied to Harvard University’s Medical School in 1867, her application was rejected because she was female. But that didn’t stop her. As part of the Edinburgh seven, Jex-Blake secured admission into the University of Edinburgh to pursue medicine.
She wasn’t just motivated by wanting to be a doctor. She wanted to do it while fighting against gender discrimination. And so, when she got into the school, she immediately began establishing herself as one of the women activists.
Jex-Blade took part in establishing medical colleges for women at a time when women weren’t allowed into medical schools.
What is the best Sophia Jex-Blade quote?
“It is a grand thing to enter the very first British University ever opened to women, isn’t it?”
#9. Katherine Johnson (1918-2020): NASA Hidden Figure whose legacy broke down the social barriers
What makes Katherine Johnson famous?
Katherine Johnson’s story is one of the most inspiring in American history. She was an African-American mathematician who worked alongside NASA astronauts and helped them get to space.
The mathematician is best known for her contributions to NASA’s space program—particularly her work on the spaceflights of John Glenn and Alan Shepard. But she also helped create the algorithms that were used to calculate orbital trajectories for all of the early American crewed spaceflights.
In fact, Johnson’s work was so influential that it earned her a presidential award—when President Barack Obama presented her with a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
What is the best Katherine Johnson quote?
“I like to learn. That’s an art and a science.”
#8. Helen Gwynne-Vaughan (1879-1967): A Botanist Who Was Among The First Women To Serve in World War I
What makes Helen Gwynne-Vaughan famous?
Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was an English mycologist and botanist born in London.
Her life was a series of accomplishments that would make any young woman today feel like a slacker.
She became one of the first women to serve in World War I as part of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC).
After the war ended, she returned to research and teaching at Birkbeck College. She continued to break ground with her work on fungal diseases and taxonomy. Gwynne-Vaughan was named professor of botany at Birkbeck college in 1921.
Gwynne-Vaughan was known for her wit as well as her work ethic. She is one of the people who laid the foundations for women’s air services.
What is the best Helen Gwynne-Vaughan quote?
#7. Inge Lehmann (1888-1993): The Person Who Discovered The Earth’s Inner Core
What makes Inge Lehmann famous?
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Inge Lehmann rose to become a prominent geophysicist and seismologist.
Her most notable accomplishment was her discovery of the Earth’s inner core. She was the first person to realize that earthquakes are not just surface disturbances but the result of deep-down shifts in the planet’s crust and mantle—and that volcanoes do not necessarily cause these shifts. She discovered that the Earth’s inner core is solid.
Lehmann was also one of the first female geologists to have her ideas taken seriously and published in professional journals.
Inge Lehman received several awards for her achievements in the field of science. She was the recipient of the Gordon Wood Award, among other honors.
What is the best Inge Lehmann quote?
“You should know how many incompetent men I had to compete with-in vain.”
#6. Dorothy Hodgkin (1910-1994): A Nobel Prize-Winning Chemist
What makes Dorothy Hodgkin famous?
Dorothy Mary Crowfoot Hodgkin was an Egyptian-born British chemist who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1964 for her research on the structures of important biochemical substances.
Hodgkin’s research focused on determining the structures of complex molecules by analyzing how they diffract X-rays. She solved several important problems related to protein structure, including that of penicillin and vitamin B12.
In addition to winning the Nobel Prize in chemistry, Hodgkin was named a fellow of the Royal Society and awarded many honorary degrees from universities around the world.
What is the best Dorothy Hodgkin quote?
“I was captured for life by chemistry and by crystals.”
#5. Barbara McClintock (1902-1992): The Person Who Discovered Transposition of Genetic Markers
What makes Barbara McClintock famous?
Barbara McClintock was an American-born scientist who studied the genetics of corn plants and was the first to map their chromosomes.
McClintock is well-known for her discovery of the transposition of genetic markers, which she identified after noticing that genes in maize could be moved around on chromosomes. This discovery was revolutionary at the time because it helped the scientific community understand how cells functioned and made them realize that genes could move around during development.
Barbara McClintock was the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1983) and several other awards.
What is the best Barbara McClintock quote?
“I never thought of stopping, and I just hated sleeping. I can’t imagine having a better life.”
#4. Lise Meitner (1878-1968): A Pioneer in Nuclear Physics
What makes Lise Meitner famous?
Lise Meitner, the German Marie Curie, was an Austrian-born Swedish physicist who studied radioactivity and nuclear fission.
She attended the University of Vienna, where she studied physics and mathematics. Meitner was among the first to earn a doctorate in physics from the University of Vienna.
Meitner is most famous for her work with Otto Hahn on nuclear physics. She discovered Protactinium-231 and was the first to recognize that Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassman had discovered nuclear fission instead of just transuranic elements. She also made contributions to understanding the process of nuclear fission in uranium.
Meitner was nominated 48 times for the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry between 1924 and 1965. But she didn’t win any due to political obtuseness, disciplinary bias, haste, and ignorance.
What is the best Lise Meitner quote?
“I will have nothing to do with a bomb!”
#3. Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909-2012): The Person Who Discovered The Nerve Growth Factor
What makes Rita Levi-Montalcini famous?
Rita Levi-Montalcini was a Nobel prize-winning Italian neuroscientist. She was born in Turin, Italy, to a Jewish family.
Although she received her medical degree from the University of Turin, Benito Mussolini’s Manifesto of Race cut short her academic career.
During World War II, Levi-Montalcini studied nerve cells in a private lab in her bedroom. Her most famous research came about when she discovered nerve growth factor (NGF) in chicken embryos.
For her achievements, Rita Levi-Montalcini became a Senator for Life in 2001 when Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, the then president of Italy, appointed her to the senate.
In 1986 she won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Stanley Cohen for their contributions to the discovery of NGF ( nerve growth factor).
What is the best Rita Levi-Montalcini quote?
“If I die tomorrow or in a year, it is the same —it is the message you leave behind you that counts.”
#2. Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958): Discovered The Double Helical DNA Structure
What makes Rosalind Franklin famous?
Rosalind Franklin was an English X-ray crystallographer and chemist who is best known for her work with the structure of DNA and viruses.
Franklin’s major contribution to science came when she used X-rays to create a three-dimensional image of DNA. Using this technique, she discovered that DNA has a helical structure. This breakthrough led directly to James Watson and Francis Crick’s model of DNA.
Franklin died prematurely at age 37 due to ovarian cancer, which was likely caused by her exposure to radiation during her research.
Although Rosalind Franklin did not receive a Nobel Prize nomination, her work helped James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins bag the award.
What is the best Rosalind Franklin quote?
“Science, for me, gives a partial explanation for life. In so far as it goes, it is based on fact, experience and experiment.”
#1. Marie S. Curie (1867-1934): A Pioneer in Radioactivity
What makes Marie Curie famous?
Marie Curie was a Polish-born scientist who studied the phenomenon of radioactivity. She was the first female scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, which she won in 1903 and again in 1911.
Curie is best known for her research on radiation and radioactivity, which won her two Nobel Prizes: one for chemistry and one for physics. She contributed to the race for cancer treatment. Marie Curie is also famous for discovering radium and polonium.
Pierre and Marie Curie are the first married couple to win a Nobel Prize.
She holds many firsts, including:
- the only woman in the Brussels’ Solvay Conference.
- the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
- the first person to win two Nobel Prizes.
- the first person to win the prize in two distinct fields.
She died in 1934 from aplastic anemia, which was likely caused by exposure to radiation during her career.
Marie S. Curie was the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911, among other awards.
What is the best Marie Curie quote?
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”
As you can see, all of the scientists have one thing in common. They not only achieved something incredible but also started their work with a desire to better their world.
Picking out 21 scientists from among the many incredible female scientists in the world was not easy. Although we feel female scientists like Sarah Stevenson, the first female member of the AMA (American Medical Association), did not make our list, they equally earned their respect in the field of science.
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If August is considered the dog days of summer, then January has to be the dog days of the school year. With no relief in sight until spring break, the only thing a kid can hope for is a snow day.
Or, if it’s January 2005, a lightning day.
That’s just what the students at Central School and Hauser Junior High in Riverside received from the heavens on Jan. 12. During a rare January thunderstorm, lightning knocked out power to the neighborhood surrounding the two schools, and kids were sent home for the day.
“What was reported to me was that the cause was a lightning strike of either a power line or a transformer,” said Riverside School District 96 Superintendent Dr. David Bonnette.
Power outages at the schools are uncommon but not unheard of, according to Bonnette, who has seen a handful of them during his 12-year tenure in the district.
“Normally when we have an outage it’s three to four hours that we’re down, and we can’t operate in that situation,” Bonnette said. “So we ended up sending the kids home.”
The two schools house some 780 students between them. Central School is the largest elementary school in the district, and Hauser is the district’s only junior high. The two schools are adjacent to each other on Woodside Road, just west of downtown Riverside.
That made contacting parents a bit of a problem, since the power outage also affected the district’s phone system. Many of the junior high students were able to call their parents via cellphone, and all Hauser students were cleared by school staff before leaving for the day.
At Central School, students were released to their parents, although some remained at the school until after 11 a.m.
There was also one case in which a student’s parent could not be reached. In that instance, the teacher took the student home and a left a note on the door of the student’s home.
“Over the weekend we’re sending a letter home to remind people that they have to keep their contact information current, and to have a conversation with their kids on what to do when there’s an emergency,” Bonnette said. “This weather-related thing was not real serious, and there was time to deal with it. But we could have a serious situation … and kids need to know what to do and where to contact them.”
The power outage occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m., shortly after the school day began. Power returned to the schools just after 10 a.m. The decision to send kids home was made early on, however, given the history of similar situations the district has encountered.
“To get a real firm commitment from ComEd is virtually impossible,” Bonnette said. “That’s the shortest time span I can recall in terms of a power outage [at one of the schools].”
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Most kids at Christmas time ask for new toys, but Brenlyn isn’t like most kids. Brenlyn wanted to help the homeless instead and that’s how Give Grace Give Hope began. Brenlyn asked for “pagina covers” for Christmas. This was her way of asking for pads and tampons, something she had recently learned is a high-need item at the local homeless shelter.
When she’s not looking for ways to help others, Brenlyn is dancing with her sisters in the kitchen, playing softball, shooting hoops, practicing gymnastics, or reading a good book. Brenlyn is like most 2nd graders in so many ways, but she has a beautiful spot in her heart that only wants to help others.
Give Grace Give Hope
As her mom, I think this desire to help comes from some experiences she’s had since she was little. Brenlyn has asthma and has spent some time in the hospital when things got bad. Brenlyn also has eosinophilic esophagitis which has caused her to have trouble eating since she first ate solid foods as a baby. To top it all off, Brenlyn’s list of food allergies includes pork, eggs, milk, peanuts, shellfish, spinach, watermelon, onion, raspberries, wheat, corn, melon, navy beans, asparagus, and vanilla! Having conditions like this help create empathy and compassion for others that are struggling. But to know Brenlyn is to know that she has no fear, no worries, and a lot of fight! | <urn:uuid:5ae968a8-0a46-4125-910c-293f931d473e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.givegracegivehope.org/our-story | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.976142 | 340 | 1.640625 | 2 |
UN reduces meetings on Kosovo under US, Europe pressure
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Security Council agreed Thursday to reduce the number of meetings it holds on Kosovo under pressure from the United States and its European allies who say the U.N.’s most powerful body has more important crises to discuss.
Kosovo declared independence in 2008 from Serbia, a close ally of Russia which has refused to recognize its decision and had insisted on holding open meetings every three months.
Council members agreed ahead of a scheduled Thursday afternoon meeting on Kosovo to reduce the number of meetings to three gatherings this year and two in 2020, avoiding what would likely have been a contentious procedural vote.
Britain’s U.N. Ambassador Karen Pierce said: “If you look at the amount of conflict actually on the ground in Kosovo . there isn’t anything like the level of the issues that are dealt with in places like Yemen, or (Congo) or Haiti.”
“So four meetings a year was clearly too many,” she said.
But the issue of the number of meetings was still raised by many speakers at Thursday’s council meeting.
U.S. deputy ambassador Jonathan Cohen said the Trump administration appreciated the agreement, saying “there is much better uses for this council’s limited time and resources than to maintain the past frequency of these ... briefings.”
“It is disappointing,” he added, “that at a moment when the atmosphere begs for improvement, these council meetings continue to be used to employ antagonistic language.”
Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said Moscow rejects the Western line, stressing that “behind this is an attempt to hide from the international community the truth on the real situation in the region and the meddling behind the scenes in Kosovo.”
Kosovo came under U.N. and NATO administration after a 1999 NATO-led air war halted a crackdown on ethnic Albanian separatists. The Security Council resolution that established an interim U.N. administration left the final status of Kosovo in question, and Nebenzia said the council must remain “the main forum” to deal with the issue.
“Kosovo remains the main cradle of instability and a source of conflict potential in the Balkan region,” Nebenzia warned. “The situation in the region is extremely unstable and at any moment it might spiral out of control,”
Vlora Citaku, Kosovo’s ambassador to the United States, strongly disagreed saying: “It is astounding. Simply unbelievable, that this council has convened more sessions to talk about Kosovo, than it has for Syria, Yemen, or Venezuela.”
“There are real problems out there, real challenges that require your valuable time and attention. Real people who need your help, as we in Kosovo once did,” she said.
Citaku accused Serbia of using the Security Council as “a stage ... to tell its fairytales to the world.”
Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic told the council “we do not ask for meetings for the purpose of upmanship, but to make a contribution to the stabilization of the situation in Kosovo ... and to the peace in the region.”
He said “the most important thing is that the Security Council will go on” considering the Kosovo issue.
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Huntsville is a city located in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama. The city has a population of over 180,000 and is the county seat of Madison County. Huntsville is the fourth-largest city in Alabama and is considered part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area.
Huntsville is known as “The Rocket City” due to its prominent role in the American space program. The city is home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, which oversees rocket propulsion research and development for the US government. Huntsville is also home to several major aerospace and defense companies, such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon.
Huntsville has a variety of different attractions for visitors to enjoy. The Huntsville Museum of Art is a great place to see works by local and regional artists. The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a beautiful place to stroll through and admire the different plant life. For those interested in the city’s role in the space program, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a must-see. Huntsville also has several parks and nature trails for visitors to enjoy.
Huntsville’s Burritt on the Mountain is a must-see for history buffs and nature lovers alike. The historic district is home to the Burritt Mansion, which was built in 1824 and is now a museum. The mansion sits on 256 acres of land, which includes hiking trails, gardens, and scenic views of the city.
Huntsville’s Museum of Art is one of the best places to see works by local and regional artists. The museum has a permanent collection of over 2,000 pieces, as well as temporary exhibitions. There is also a sculpture garden on site.
Huntsville’s Botanical Garden is a beautiful place to stroll through and admire the different plant life. The garden has over 30 acres of land, which includes a children’s garden, an herb garden, and a rose garden.
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a must-see for those interested in Huntsville’s role in the space program. The center includes exhibits on rockets and spacecraft, as well as a planetarium and an IMAX theater.
Huntsville has several parks and nature trails for visitors to enjoy. The Huntsville Nature Preserve is a great place to hike and see wildlife. The Monte Sano State Park offers hiking, camping, and picnicking opportunities.
Huntsville’s parks also offer a variety of other activities, such as disc golf. The city has several disc golf courses, which are open to the public.
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On Friday, my students met in their two Museum Shop groups to begin the conversation on what items they would create to best represent an exhibit on Europe from 1400-1600. (Introduction of this PBL project)They had already gone to the Museum of Modern Art’s online gift shop and explored the kinds of items that they had for their exhibits. They loved it and found it totally amazing and energizing, as I had hoped they would.
I created roles and tasks for each member of the group, to clearly divide the work and to be able to identify who was responsible for each part.
1. Store Manager
Daily Check-in with each member of the team on her progress
General oversight and encouragement of the team
Final oversight of creation of the store with the architect
Leading discussion of the parts of the store.
Creating a floor plan for the space with each area clearly laid out
Final oversight of creation of the store with the manager
3. 2 or 3 Area Managers – Areas to be decided after items decided upon, such as Children’s section, History Materials, Audio-Visual
Leading discussion of the arrangement and organization of the section
Working with other area managers and architect to create a well-organized store
4. 2 Advertising Managers
Leading discussion to identify the theme and slogan for the campaign
Creating a color sheet and choosing font for campaign
Daily oversight of the store sign, advertising campaign, store signs and business cards
5. Business Scout
Investigation of competitive stores
Research into museum store websites for new ideas
6. Store Maintenance
Organization of daily clean-up of material and storage
Supervision of breakdown of store after final exhibit
(I am the least satisfied with this role, but I ran out of ideas. Any suggestions are welcome!)
For this conversation, I had the Store Managers run the first part of the conversation, leading a conversation that discussed what each member of the group had researched and why that person or event was significant. Then the Architect in each of the two groups had each student discuss what item she wanted to create and why it was a good way to communicate the facts she had learned. The other students were encouraged to help each other by providing support and new ideas. Together they looked at the items and decided what categories the items fell into and then what areas they wanted for the store – the reason why the Architect was leading the discussion.
There were focused and thoughtful conversations in both groups, that I mainly sat back and watched. Not from behind my desk, having already learned that lesson, but on a desk in between the two groups. I threw out a question now and then or made a suggestion, but for the most part, it was student-led.
Then came the “Craziness”! It was time for the Advertising Managers to take over. It was their job to lead a conversation that led to each store having a store name, store colors for the campaign and a slogan. I reminded that that they wanted to develop an umbrella idea under which all of their ideas could fit. I told them to first quietly brainstorm for 5 minutes to allow each student individually to develop some ideas; then I turned it over to the Advertising Managers.
The energy and sheer joy in creation was electric. The Advertising Managers did a great job of helping each student to be heard, but they had so much to share. They are experts when it comes to being consumers of advertising. They know good campaigns when they see them, and each group was determined to develop the most catchy slogan around and to have the most interesting name that would draw customers to their store.
One group named their store The Story, since Europe from 1400-1600 is full of stories of change. Their slogan was “New Ideas from the Past; But our Treasures: Make Them Last!” They were working on a logo that would connect the past and the present.
Another group decided to call their store Explore the Old; Find the New, which is more like a slogan than a store name, so they will probably have to work on that. Their slogan was “Europe’s Exploration through the World of Innovation.” They were clearly working on combining ideas that were rich and engaging.
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ISBE and IDPH now allow a strategy for close contacts to remain in school following exposure to COVID-19 through a Test to Stay protocol. Following an exposure occurring in the school setting that occur during the school day (excludes extracurricular activities), close contacts are permitted to remain in the classroom as long as close contacts are tested twice during the period between close contact notification/TTS enrollment and day 7 after exposure, with the last test occurring 5-7 days after last close contact from date of exposure with a NAAT (such as a PCR test) or rapid antigen test with emergency use authorization by the FDA and all results are negative.
Rapid antigen testing (e.g., BinaxNOW) may be most appropriate for Test to Stay given the short turnaround time for results. Testing must be conducted in school and, preferably, should be performed at the start of the school day before entering the classroom. When testing in the outlined cadence is not possible due to weekends and holidays, students and staff enrolled in TTS should be tested at the earliest possible opportunity.
Test to Stay may be used for both students and staff following any exposure occurring during the school day, excluding exposures during extracurricular activities. While engaged in Test to Stay after an exposure, students and staff who are not fully vaccinated or unboosted (if eligible) may participate in extracurricular activities during the testing period but may not participate in competitive play or performances during the testing period. After the five-day testing period has concluded, close contacts may fully participate in all aspects of the school day and extracurricular activities, including competitions and performances, as long as they remain consistently and correctly masked and physically distanced as much as possible for 10 days from exposure. Test to Stay participants should avoid social gatherings and remain at home when not at school functions for the full testing period and monitor for symptoms for 10 days, quarantining immediately if symptoms develop and seeking additional testing. Local health departments have the authority to assess high-risk exposures and recommend exclusion without the option of Test to Stay.
If at any time the student or staff person tests positive or becomes symptomatic, they should be immediately isolated and sent home, excluded from school, and the local health department notified. Even if the symptomatic TTS participant tests negative, they should be excluded from school and may not be reenrolled in TTS, which requires that participants remain asymptomatic. School personnel are responsible for monitoring and ensuring student and staff compliance with Test to Stay protocols.
Test to Stay should be deployed in addition to weekly screening testing as recommended by the CDC.
If the local health department issues an isolation or quarantine order that requires the individual to remain in isolation at home, the school must exclude the student as required by the isolation or quarantine order.
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Neighborhood volunteers including residents and business persons will continue cutting back ivy and pruning trees on Holman Road Northwest tomorrow, Nov. 16, with the support of Urban Forestry crews of the Seattle Department of Transportation. They will work from approximately 13th Avenue Northwest to Seventh Avenue Northwest, closing the southbound, outside lane from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Removal of invasive vines is important to the health of trees. Ivy will quickly grow up the trunk of a tree, smothering the tree’s branches, and eventually killing the tree. Even when kept only around the base of the tree, ivy still robs the tree of nutrients and can cause rot in the trunk which can lead to tree falling over. Also, trees that have their canopies covered with ivy may not be able to withstand the additional wind or snow load caused by the extra leaf area of the vines. | <urn:uuid:6eb8adf4-78fd-49a1-9621-abd301911e45> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://onthemove.seattle.gov/2013/11/15/reminder-holman-road-ivy-removal-continues-saturday-nov-16/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.950265 | 192 | 1.6875 | 2 |
Are you thinking of redesigning your home? Interior design is a great way to update your space without spending a lot of money. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about home interior design. We will discuss the basics, such as color schemes and furniture placement, and teach you more advanced concepts, such as using rugs to create optical illusions. By the end of this guide, you will be able to transform any room in your home into a beautiful oasis!
Important Things To Consider Before You Start Redesigning:
Interior designing can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it is essential to keep a few things in mind before you get started. Here are some important things to consider:
Budget: How much money do you have to spend on your project? This is one of the most important considerations, as it will determine how much you can do and what materials you can use.
Space: How much space do you have to work with? This will affect the design of your project and the materials you can use.
Time: How much time do you have to dedicate to your project? This will determine how complex your project can be.
Skill Level: How experienced are you with interior design? This will determine how much help you will need and what guidance you will need to complete your project.
Style: What style are you going for? This will determine the overall look and feel of your project.
Now you have learned the basics; you are ready to start your project!
One of the most important aspects of interior design is choosing a color scheme. The colors you select for your space will set the tone and create an overall mood. When selecting a color scheme, you should keep a few things in mind.
The Purpose Of The Room: What will the space be used for? A nursery should have calming colors, while a home office should be more stimulating.
The Lighting: Is the room well-lit or has low lighting? This can affect the way colors appear in the space.
Your Personal Preferences: What colors do you like? It would be best to choose a color scheme that you will enjoy looking at every day.
Once you have considered all of these factors, you can explore different color schemes. There are endless possibilities, so take your time and experiment with different combinations until you find one you love.
Another important aspect of interior design is furniture placement. The way you arrange your furniture can make a big difference in the overall look and feel of the room. What to keep in mind when placing furniture:
Traffic Flow: Make sure there is enough space for people to walk around comfortably.
Focal Point: Arrange your furniture so that it is facing the room’s focal point.
Conversation Area: Create a conversation area by placing chairs and couches to encourage people to talk to each other.
Balance: Avoid putting all of your furniture against the walls. Instead, create a sense of balance by placing some pieces in the middle of the room.
By following these simple tips, you can make any room in your home more inviting and stylish.
Rugs are a great way to add color, pattern, and texture to a space and even more to create optical illusions. For example, placing a rug under a coffee table will make the room appear larger.
When choosing a rug, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
The Rug’s Size: The rug should be large enough to anchor the furniture in the room.
The Shape Of The Rug: The shape of the rug should complement the shape of the room. For example, a rectangular room looks best with a rectangular rug.
The Color Of The Rug: The rug’s color should complement the other colors in the room.
The Pattern Of The Rug: The design of the carpet should be in keeping with the room’s overall style.
These are just a few things to consider when choosing a rug. With so many options available, you will find one that is perfect for your space.
Lighting is an essential aspect of interior design, and the proper lighting can make a big difference in the way a room looks and feels. There are three different types of lighting: ambient, task, and accent.
Ambient Lighting is used to create an overall glow in the room. This can be achieved with overhead lights, wall sconces, or table lamps.
Task Lighting is used to illuminate specific areas of the room. This might include a desk lamp for a home office or pendant lights over a kitchen island.
Accent Lighting is used to highlight certain features of the room, including track lighting on a piece of art or a chandelier over a dining table.
When choosing lighting for your home, it is crucial to consider the function of the space and the desired mood. With so many options available, you will find fixtures perfect for your room.
Window treatments are a great way to add style and privacy to your home. There are many different window treatments, including curtains, blinds, and shutters, and each type has its own unique benefits and drawbacks.
Curtains are a popular choice for living rooms and bedrooms, and they come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics. Curtains can be used to block out light or create a more intimate setting.
Blinds are an excellent choice for kitchens and bathrooms, and they are easy to clean and provide privacy without blocking out all of the natural light.
Shutters are a good choice for rooms that get a lot of sun, and they can be opened and closed to control the amount of light and heat that enters the room.
Install A Wardrobe
A wardrobe is a piece of furniture that is used to store clothes. Closets can be freestanding or built-in, and they come in various styles, including traditional, contemporary, and rustic.
When choosing a wardrobe for your home, you should keep a few things in mind.
The Wardrobe Size: The wardrobe should be large enough to accommodate all of your clothes.
The Wardrobe Style: The style of the wardrobe should complement the other furniture in the room. One popular option is a walk-in wardrobe, which can provide plenty of storage space for clothes and other items.
The Color Of The Wardrobe: The wardrobe color should complement the other colors in the room.
The Material Of The Wardrobe: The material of the closet should be durable and easy to care for.
When it comes to interior designing, vanities play an essential role in both the function and aesthetics of a space. A well-designed vanity can make getting ready in the morning a breeze while also adding a touch of style to your bathroom or bedroom.
There are a few things to consider when choosing a vanity for your home.
Size & Layout: First, consider the size of your space and the layout of your room. You’ll want to make sure you select a vanity that fits well in the room and leaves enough space for you to move around comfortably.
Style: Next, think about the style of your home and what kind of look you’re going for. If you prefer a more traditional look, you might want to choose a classic wood vanity. If you’re going for a more modern feel, then a sleek glass or metal vanity might be the right choice.
Practical Aspects: Finally, don’t forget to consider the practical aspects of your vanity, such as storage and counter space. If you have a lot of toiletries and products, you’ll want to make sure you choose a vanity with plenty of storage options. And if you do a lot of hair and makeup styling, you’ll need a vanity with ample counter space.
These are just a few things you need to know about home interior design. By following these simple tips, you can make any space in your home more inviting and stylish.
So, whether you’re looking to redesign one room or your entire home, we hope that this guide has given you a good starting point and some inspiration. At almeera.me we have everything you need to make your interior design dreams a reality. Our Interior Design Showrooms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, and Doha are packed with top-of-the-line products, so be sure to come to take a look! | <urn:uuid:bcc1c100-6d93-49a1-bc7e-d6ba74449637> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thearchitecturedesigns.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-home-interior-design/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.935874 | 1,755 | 1.9375 | 2 |
The project ‘Judaica: An Embodied Laboratory for Song-Action’ is funded by a Leadership Fellow award from the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The AHRC funds world-class, independent researchers in a wide range of subjects: ancient history, modern dance, archaeology, digital content, philosophy, English literature, design, the creative and performing arts, and much more. This financial year the AHRC will spend approximately £98m to fund research and postgraduate training in collaboration with a number of partners. The quality and range of research supported by this investment of public funds not only provides social and cultural benefits but also contributes to the economic success of the UK.
The follow academic summary was written as part of the Judaica grant proposal. Some details have changed — in particular the range and type of songs investigated — but the overarching aims and elements remain as follows.
Since the 1970s, scholars in a variety of fields – including anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, philosophy, and most recently cognitive studies – have argued for the centrality of embodiment and embodied practice in the production of knowledge. Drawing on feminist and other critiques of the disembodied status of ‘objective’ research, many have called for new approaches that trouble or overturn the assumed hierarchy of theory over practice. Theorists of theatre, dance and performance have contributed to these discussions by showing how performative forms such as dances and songs can ‘function as vital acts of transfer, transmitting social knowledge’ (Taylor 2003: 2-3), while scholars in cultural and religious studies have similarly analyzed yoga and martial arts as modes of ’embodied knowledge’ (Farrer and John Whalen-Bridge 2011). This project takes the concept of embodied knowledge a step further by proposing that embodied practice in a focused laboratory setting can be a site of knowledge production as well as transmission, leading to substantial research outcomes in the form of new technique.
The Judaica project will use the sociology of scientific knowledge, and specifically the subfield of laboratory studies, to revitalize the twentieth-century concept of the ‘theatre laboratory’, leading to the development of a robust methodology for embodied research. A key criterion for defining and assessing such research is the precise specification of the area of embodied technique to be investigated. In this case, the core object of research is the technique of ‘song-action’, an embodied approach to song that includes dynamic psychophysical action and interaction as well as vocal musicality. In today’s world of ubiquitous sound recording, we are used to thinking of songs as audio tracks subject to infinite duplication. The previous technological era understood songs as written scores. This project returns to a more primary understanding of songs as cultivated organic resources within the bodies of individuals and groups. It defines ‘song-action’ as the dynamic intersection of a particular type of song – in this case, Hebrew ‘piyutim’ and Hasidic ‘nigunim’ drawn from Jewish tradition – with psychophysical ‘action’ in the sense developed by twentieth-century pioneers of acting Konstantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) and Jerzy Grotowski (1933-1999).
The core of this project is six months of full-time embodied research involving three skilled practitioners in a studio laboratory. The practitioners will have advanced competency in the technique of song (natural and extended voice and musicality) and action (movement, physical culture, psychophysical scores) and will work together to systematically chart and explore the practical possibilities for psychophysical action defined by the vocal structures of the selected songs. As embodied technique, singing is much more than just rhythm, melody, and lyrics, even if these are its essential foundation. Individual songs, especially when learned through oral tradition or audio recordings, also define structures of breath, vocal resonance qualities or ‘colour’, and many other subtle aspects of the embodied voice that are not captured by western musical notation. The core phase of embodied research will be supported by dramaturgical and musicological research and the PI will maintain and develop relationships with mentors working in Jewish studies and music.
The laboratory practice will be comprehensively documented. Its results will be shared through live research presentations in the United Kingdom, United States, and Poland; a concluding symposium bringing together academics and non-academics from these locations; a collection of raw documentation files; and a series of print and digital multimedia publications that explore the concrete findings and epistemological implications of this new approach. | <urn:uuid:f1ba548f-ccd6-4ae6-9873-c6b586c8edab> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://urbanresearchtheater.com/judaica-philosophy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.944745 | 934 | 1.71875 | 2 |
Sevens is also popularly known as Fan Tan, Card Dominoes is a really basic game card game that you can play with all age groups. You can also play this game with just two players, the more players there are the more you’ll enjoy.
What you need to do in the Game
You need to play and finish all your cards first, the first person to do it wins the game.
What You Will Need.
- You need at least two or more players aged 4+ to play this game.
- A deck of Cards
- Proper playing area with seating for everyone.
How to Set up The Game.
First, the dealer needs to shuffle the whole deck and distribute them one by one, faced down. Some people may get extra cards depending on the number of people playing. Don’t keep any cards out as are cards are needed to play the game. Once all cards are distributed, all players need to arrange their cards by suit taking aces as the highest card.
The player who has the seven of diamonds will make the first move.
How to Play Sevens Card Game?
First, the player who has the seven of diamonds will place that card in front of everyone. Now everyone else will follow and build the stack of diamonds, in both the directions.
The first card will be placed by the person who is sitting left to the player who played the seven of diamonds. If that player has the six of diamonds then the player will place it under the seven of diamonds. And if he/she has an eight of diamonds then they will place it above the seven of diamonds.
The player can also start a new stack with a seven from another suit if he does not have any of the two cards (six of diamonds, eight of diamonds). If they do not have a seven from another suit then the player needs to pass their turn. And the person sitting left to them will get the chance to play next.
The main aim of the game is to finish all cards on hand by building the different stacks placing cards above or below.
How to Score in the Game?
You need to build some strategy to win this, you cannot win on your luck alone. The player should hold onto eights, sevens, and sixes for later and play other cards first. Your main aim as a player should be saving the sevens for as late as possible as you can place them anytime later on even on a different stack.
If you hold these cards other players will have difficulty in getting the other cards out as you need
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Sloan Letter Linear-spaced Distance Chart600723
A Sloan Letter distance chart. Features linear-spaced lines; line sizes range from 10/50 to 10/8 (20/100 to 20/16) equivalent. This chart can either be wall mounted or used in an ESV1200, ESV1500, or a Model A+ illuminated cabinet. Lines are labeled with 10 ft and 20 ft notations only.
This chart is recommended by the Texas Department of Public Health for vision testing and screening.
Dimensions: 9" x 14" (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm).
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At the start of a graduate school class titled “The History of Christian Doctrine,” the professor apologized for the title, saying that “doctrine” probably sounded dull. The class wasn’t, thanks to his guidance, but it’s a reminder that whether we like it, whether we find it exciting or dull, history is there, whether we like it or not, especially when it’s full of surprises that we’d prefer to forget. And as this book’s historical survey of a theological topic progresses, we find out that there is much that’s been forgotten, thereby tilting the view that many have of this history.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Pursuing a more complete story, Bell’s work began with his father, who sought to devise a universal alphabet for missionaries. Using this, they could read the Bible aloud in any language, even they didn’t understand it. (We’ll save the theological discussion of this notion for another post). Believing that speech was what made one human, it followed that any sentient being needed to learn to speak—with a voice, not with signs. Despite abundant examples, which included his own mother, Bell stuck with that notion, which led to the idea that being Deaf was a burden, a marker of an unacceptable difference, and something to be eliminated through training and marriage restrictions.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Bonnie Sherr Klein, Beep Beep Bubbie (illustrated by Élisabeth Eudes-Pascal),
Vancouver: Tradewind Books, 2020 (ISBN 978192689023)
Am I reverting to childhood? After enjoying Doorkins the Cathedral Cat, now I’m reading another children's book and enjoying it, too. But then, in Matthew 18, we are told that Jesus of Nazareth said we should be like children. Full beep ahead!
It’s a charming story. Bubbie is the grandmother of two siblings, Kate and Nate. She arrives for a visit on a new scooter that beeps a lot. The group rides away on the bus to a market. Here they have a great time (told in story and art).
Along the way, there’s a lot to think about. The children face their fears and deal with them. At first, Kate is afraid that Bubbie has changed by using the scooter. But as the story proceeds, Kate learns that the scooter, like all mobility devices, is a helpful tool. The person using it is still the same beloved character.
children also learn some history. Bubbie tells them that “long
ago, people who had trouble walking were stuck indoors” (6).
Although the pandemic has
people with disabilities are no longer expected to stay at home and
hide. Even the “ugly laws” and many other ableist restrictions
have been repealed or removed—although anyone who tries to scoot or
wheel around most areas will find that a
lot of infrastructure problems remain.
one infrastructure concern, there’s riding the bus, with all of its
steps. No problem, the
children learn, as the bus
has a ramp. Some of us who’ve
had a lot of public transit experience will
be happy to learn that the ramp works and the operator knows how to
use it. When the group
on the bus, some some people
complain that they have to move to clear the access space.
Remarkable, isn’t it, that
we also have to clear able-bodied parkers and whatnot out of accessible parking
the park, other children are shown using wheelchairs, and the text
states that they make friends. After playing and enjoying the market,
they return, where there’s another history lesson. At
home, Kate starts reading and
about Frances Willard, who
named her bicycle Gladys. In a sign of acceptance, she asks
if they can name the scooter
Gladys and decorate it.
In the end, this is a wonderful story about learning, one that points out many dimensions of disability and the effects of accessibility. Go Gladys!--and the next time someone asks if I want a bicycle horn for my wheelchair, I may say yes.
Disclaimer: I was provided with an electronic copy of the book in response to a call for reviews on the Disability Studies in Humanities group.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Lana Portolano. Be Opened!: The Catholic Church and Deaf Culture. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press, 2021. 336 pp. $33.66, paper, ISBN 978-0-8132-3339-0.The author describes this book as a Deaf pilgrimage: a hearing person’s overview of history, Catholic Deaf culture, and language. Her interest was sparked by adoption of a Deaf child. In a parallel of the path of many parents of children with any disability, her entrance into Deaf culture was without any background, personal experience, or guidance. To her credit, rather than assume that she knew the child’s needs, she pursued an informed path and then shared it with us.
The title is drawn from a pericope in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus cures a Deaf man by saying, “Be opened!” These words become a recurring theme in the book, a point of both critique and a prospect of hope. Portolano notes in opening the topic that the baptismal ritual once stated that the purpose of the sacrament is to touch the candidate’s ears so as to receive the divine word. When applied to the Deaf, this reflects an attitude of ableism, in common with many religious uses of disability metaphors. It also reflects attitudes that the condition requires medical or other intervention, rather than being a social difference that requires cultural adjustment. The need for such adjustment becomes, throughout the book, a call to the church and other social institutions to change their ways.
The nature of disability has been a long-standing religious issue. In the traditional medical model, it is considered a deviation from normal, animpairment that needs to be corrected. Theologically, these deviations have often been considered a recompense for sin. So it is not surprising that Deaf advocates have maintained that they are not disabled, but are a cultural minority. More recent social models cite deficiencies in attitudes and infrastructure, such as the lack of physical access (e.g., ramps, elevators) or, as is often the case here, the lack of captions or use of signed language. As this social model has gained ground, theologians have come to emphasize this approach as respecting diversity in creation, not deficit.
At some points, the chronological narrative is a challenge to follow across the geographical lines. However, there are common themes, one of which is sign languages. With a long history, they were a tool that opened the door to Deaf education. But they were also an oral tradition in an increasingly text-oriented world, and thus much is lost. The main narrative begins with sixteenth-century Catholic schools. One will find familiar figures here, such as Laurent Clerc (1785-1869), who began his religious life in the Catholic Church, and many who are obscure. One will also be reminded of social and political differences. With Clerc as an example, after some early work in England, he met Thomas Gallaudet (1787-1851), who invited him to the United States where he established a nonreligious public school. The story of Roman Catholic developments is intertwined with others, particularly among Anglicans and Methodists, whose work often predated that of Catholics. Another concern is that Deaf people are scattered, and only recently has technology been able to bridge this gap. Thus, in a manner similar to Black churches (as noted by Eileen Southern in The Music of Black Americans, 1997), these institutions often became community bases for Deaf people and denominational boundaries were secondary. Another aspect is that in the United States, government-funded schools became common by the mid-nineteenth century. Although nominally disestablished, they often had strong Protestant leanings, obscuring the work of Catholics.
Theological issues are also part of the story. The passage in Mark is the only place where Jesus communicates with a Deaf person, which he does by cure. Some take this as an instruction to reject sign language—but the author protests: they have not read the story carefully, as it implies the use of signs to summon the man from the crowd. A similar situation exists with statements such as “faith comes by hearing” (Romans 10.17). There are also stories of reversal: St. Francis de Sales, who would be named the patron saint of Deaf people, was friends with a Deaf man named Martin and learned signing from him. When a nobleman asked Francis if teaching the young man was worth the effort, and if it would not have been easier to pray for a miraculous cure, Francis replied that he had learned so much from Martin through their friendship that it never occurred to him to ask God to make Martin a hearing person for his own convenience.
The theological explanations also include points that may not be obvious to non-Catholics, such as a requirement to use valid forms or words during the Mass and absolution. Because of this, early Deaf candidates for orders spent decades in limbo, awaiting rulings from Rome. This began to change with the Second Vatican Council, 1962-65, whose approval of vernacular languages seemed to clear the way for sign languages, which by this time were recognized as full languages.
These trends are reflected in the ongoing flowering of Deaf culture after Vatican II, spurred by technologically aided movements and cross-cultural understanding. A result has been the emergence of a “Deaf World” that identifies a diaspora with a bond of deafness that transcends other cultural difference. Building on this idea, Deaf members have established networking associations and become leaders, pastors, and role models. Yet, noting that many see the church as a “hearing institution” that overlooks them, the author lists still-needed changes, such as national offices, seminary training, and more use of modern media. Direction is needed in effective delivery to both hearing and Deaf audiences, Eucharistic prayers and liturgy in sign language, and theological questions on the use of female or non-Catholic interpreters.
I find hope in this book as well as challenge. Susan White notes in Christian Worship and Technological Change (1994) that a historic theological focus on texts overlooks technological advances (recall that Portolano cites textual focus as a reason for loss of Deaf history, which is generally an oral tradition). If we turn with open minds, using visual arts to relate stories through such media as statuary and stained glass windows would be comparable to encouraging the use of video screens and social media today. At the same time, technology is always a two-edged sword: technological devices such as cochlear implants are often viewed as an attempt to erase the culture, so the future remains open.
As a postscript, the book has a useful companion website, https://www.icfdeafservice.org/beopened, with examples of sign language and liturgy. No log-in is required to use it.
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Search the internet or scan the yellow pages of any telephone directory in South Carolina, and you will find several listings for something usually called an “adoption service provider.” Most of the “providers” are businesses that are located out-of-state, with no connection to South Carolina. Many, if not most, of the sponsors behind these ads fall into the category of “adoption facilitators.” This is the term used for a person or entity that is not an approved or licensed agency or attorney and that acts on behalf of a birth parent or prospective adoptive parent in connection with the placement of a child for adoption.
Adoption facilitators are known to charge high fees to prospective adoptive parents, often tens of thousands of dollars, with the promise that they will identify an expectant mother who is willing to place her child for adoption. At the same time, the facilitators also post ads on the internet and in publications across the country (including South Carolina), directed to women facing unplanned pregnancies, offering free adoption services. On the other end of the 800-number or online chat box will be a facilitator, who proceeds with a series of questions designed a gauge her interest in adoption and the characteristics she desires of a prospective adoptive parent.
This arrangement presents an opportunity for facilitators to be unscrupulous, dishonest, or simply unqualified. No regulatory body examines either the reasonableness of fees or the scope and quality of the services rendered. Facilitators need not hold a specialized license or have any formal training to hold themselves out as such or to provide “counseling” to the expectant mother. With no professional license in jeopardy, there is little to no accountability if the facilitator does not live up to its promises or the services are slipshod or worse.
In addition to facilitators, there are also attorneys and agencies, licensed in other states but not in South Carolina, that market their adoption services to expectant mothers in South Carolina through the internet and yellow pages. With no staff or physical presence in the state, the contact with the expectant mother is via long-distance telephone calls, not face to face counseling, offered over a period of time, where rapport and mutual trust are established.
The South Carolina Legislature Takes Action.
In 2010 the General Assembly took action to address this issue, and South Carolina code section 63-9-70 was added to the Adoption Act, making it unlawful for persons or entities to advertise that they will place or accept a child for adoption unless they are licensed in South Carolina. Advertising is defined to mean communication by newspaper, radio, television, or other print, broadcast or electronic medium that originates within South Carolina.
What You Can do to Make Sure Your Patients Receive Quality Services
Though it is now illegal for these unlicensed entities to advertise in South Carolina, many are still advertising in your local phone book. Many hospitals simply give the patient a phone book for a referral tool. However, in this way, the hospital is complicit with this illegality. A better practice is to create a referral list of reputable, licensed agencies or attorneys who you know will provide quality services to your patients.
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The castle is built on a hill near the village Kochili. The first fortress was Byzantine, and during the 13th century the Franks repaired it. It is a small castle, 9.25 by 6.70 meters. Today, a few ruins can be found, under wild vegetation.
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“But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel.” (Philippians 1:12)
The infrequently used word “furtherance” (meaning simply “advancement”) occurs elsewhere only in Philippians 1:25, where Paul speaks of the “furtherance and joy of faith,” which he hoped to see in the Christians at Philippi, and in 1 Timothy 4:15, where it is translated “profiting.” There, Paul urged young Timothy to continue studying the things of God “that thy profiting may appear to all.”
Paul wrote this epistle while he was unjustly imprisoned in a Roman jail, and no doubt he remembered the time when he had first met many of his Philippian Christian friends as a result of being imprisoned and beaten in a Philippian jail (Acts 16:12-40). In fact, he had often been imprisoned (2 Corinthians 11:23) and had suffered severely in many other ways for “the furtherance of the gospel.”
Indeed, during the two years or more he was a prisoner in Rome, he not only taught God’s Word to many who visited him there (Acts 28:30-31) but also wrote at least four of his inspired epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon—possibly even Hebrews). And these have been of untold blessing to millions down through the years. In ways that Paul could never have imagined, it was true indeed that these things that had happened to him had “fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel.”
The apostle Paul had the spiritual insight to realize that what seemed like great problems and difficulties could be used by God to the “advancement” of the gospel. Rather than complaining or even quitting when the Christian life gets hard, we must remember that God can make even “the wrath of man” to bring praise to Him (Psalm 76:10). HMM
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If you believe in signs, you might take notice of the rainy stretch in Arizona that coincided with Minnie Miñoso's death.
The White Sox's intrasquad game on Monday was canceled, which allows us one more day to take stock of the Cuban Comet's contributions. Cactus League play opens on Wednesday, which will provide a welcome diversion.
(By the way, I updated the White Sox's 2015 spring training broadcast schedule with MLB Network and MLB.tv dates.)
Historian Adrian Burgos, who participated in the White Sox's Hall of Fame forum for Miñoso in 2011, outlines how every Hall of Fame ballot process managed to marginalize Miñoso's contributions.
Minoso’s eligibility for the Hall of Fame, as much as his candidacy, has always been hampered by arcane rules established by the Hall’s Board of Directors and the Baseball Writers' Association of America’s missteps in considering his case decades ago. The end result is that a player who ranks as one of the definitive stars of baseball’s integration era has repeatedly fallen short of election.
The Hall of Fame has long enforced its rule that individuals could only be considered for the Hall of Fame as either a player in the major leagues or in Negro Leagues, an umpire or team/league executive. This has meant that Miñoso would either be considered as a Negro Leaguer or as a major leaguer, but voters could not take into consideration what he accomplished in the other circuit in casting one’s vote..
Then Burgos goes on to detail Miñoso's exemplary pioneer work, both for Chicago and black Latino players as a group. Here's another excerpt, but read the whole thing:
Miñoso’s path was in fact a bit different than Robinson and Doby. As a black Latino, he encountered what Clemente himself stated were "two strikes" while in the United States: one for being black, another for being Latino. Moreover, as a foreign-born black man, Miñoso lacked a familiarity with US racial mores and practices that Robinson and Doby had as they embarked on their big league careers. None of this deterred the man who would become Minnie in his adopted hometown of Chicago.
Tomas Rios does a beautiful job encapsulating all the emotions Minnie's death stirred.
He left a world that took from him without pause after some 90-odd years yesterday. He would never say such a thing, at least not in public, but to pore over the facts of his life and career is to be struck by his capacity to remain above a fray that so desperately wanted to bring him down. Let it be said that the fray lost, and lost badly, to Minnie Miñoso.
James uses that Hall of Fame forum as a jumping off point for his remembrance.
But Minoso never wore these frustrations. He was not built to. Of the challenges and insults he faced, it was insignificant. He traveled from Cuban sugarcane fields, toiled in the Negro Leagues, sat behind lesser white players until he got his shot, kicked everyone's ass at a Hall of Fame level for a decade, lived out his retirement as a conquering hero counseling dozens of Cuban ballplayers he kicked in the door for, taking in Sox games whenever he felt the notion, and pushed his Cadillac around his city until his heart gave out.
Speaking of Cadillacs, Time's website resurfaced some old Life Magazine photos of Minoso, including the Caddy he drove in 1954.
Elsewhere in the archives, here's an interview with Miñoso from a Michigan radio station in 1969 (h/t Scott Reifert).
You can watch Tom Weinberg's Miñoso documentary in its entirety at WTTW's site. I reviewed it back when it aired in 2012, and this quote is awfully bittersweet now:
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Rafael Nadal regrips his racquet between rounds, and he does it in under two minutes. Perhaps it comes with his expertise or that burst of adrenalin that accompanies all great achievements, or it is a skill that can be learned.
Everything in use in this world is liable to wear and tear. Since a racquet falls into that broad-spectrum, then it is subject to wear and tear. The racquet’s grip is the place most liable to wear, and that’s because it is the place where all the force for the game comes from.
This means that you may need to have your racquet regripped at regular intervals. Actually, how often you change your racquet’s grip depends on the force of your grip and the heat of your game.
There are people who belong to the school of thought that a racquet should get fixed by a professional. We agree that that is good advice. It is true that there are aspects of a racquet that cannot and should not be done at home – stringing for instance.
But gripping and regripping a tennis racquet is such a simple thing to do.
Also, it is a good idea that anybody who handles a racquet knows how to change its grip. It is almost like refueling your car. You may need to change your racquet’s grip more often than you can go to a professional, or you might just be the only one who can make your racquet’s grip into that comfortable feel you play best with.
There are tools that you need to make a successful job of changing your racquet’s grip. They are
- A needle or nose plier
- A pair of scissors
- Staple Gun
- Grip material
- Overgrip (optional)
Changing Your Racquet’s Grip (Step By Step Approach)
- Remove the old grip material and staple pins.
- Make sure the racquet’s handle is clean and devoid of old grip material or gum.
- Slide the collar out of the way before wrapping the grip on. This is easier than trying to slide the collar over a wrapped grip.
- Turn the racquet upside and attach the grip and wrap. NOTICE THAT the player’s orientation determines the direction of the wrap. If wrapping for a right-handed player, attach the grip so that you’re pulling from the right. If wrapping for a left-handed player, attach the grip and pull from the left.
- To wrap the grip, place the racquet’s head against your hip, hold the racquet grip firmly with one hand and the grip material with one hand, and gently rotate. Please make sure that the grip material overlaps slightly. This gives the grip coverage and texture.
- Once you have wrapped the grip to the tip, draw a straight line across the endpoint and trim with scissors.
- Secure the end of the grip with finishing tape and slide the collar down.
My grip is the way I like it. Why should I consider racquet regripping?
Grip changes over time, so they aren’t always visible. Grips need to be consistent. As they’re used, they become less sticky, compress to a smaller size, lose their cushioning, and get more slippery. All these changes make it hard to control the racquet. You tend to squeeze the handle longer, harder, and harder. This can lead to wrist problems, arm problems, elbow problems, and shoulder problems. Also, you can lose your grip and damage the racquet, or throw it away.
What’s the difference between a regular grip and an overgrip?
Regular grips are thick rubberized grips that are installed directly to the racquet handles. They provide cushioned surfaces and establish the desired grip size. Overgrips cover regular grips and are thinner than regular grips, but they are still replaceable. Overgrips can help you increase your grip size or add a tacky feel.
Should I replace my regular grip or add an overgrip?
Overgrips do not work well when you need a grip that holds up to wear and tear. You should always replace your grips before they become too loose or lose their cushioning.
How often should I replace my regular grip? Overgrip?
Grips should be inspected and changed regularly. Overgrips shouldn’t last longer than six hours of play.
How do I know if my grip size is correct for me?
Grip sizes are based on feel. If you experience arm or shoulder problems, your grip size should be checked before replacing grips.
To install an overgrip, that soft material that gives added comfort, the process is identical. The only difference is that you are not required to staple at the beginning.
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CINCINNATI — Two cousins meet at a crossroads during the 2008 recession in the new opera “Castor and Patience” by Tracy K. Smith and Gregory Spears. It tells the story of Castor, who as a child moved away from his family’s ancestral home in the South, and now is in desperate financial trouble due to a bad mortgage. He visits Patience, who still lives on the land, to ask whether he — as an heir — can sell some of it to ease his burdens. Patience, a committed steward of the land, refuses.
The audience has watched the story unfold over nearly three hours when Patience turns her gaze and words on them. “What do you owe him?” she asks.
The Cincinnati Opera production, whose debut run wrapped up Friday, leaps back and forth in time and space to explore the struggles of a single extended family. But it also relates a larger history of how structural racism has resulted in massive property losses for Black Americans ever since Emancipation, and how those betrayals helped shape a people.
Which is what makes Patience’s breaking the fourth wall an essential component of the opera, said Smith, the librettist.
“I very much didn’t want to make something about which an audience member could say, ‘That’s about all those Black folks way down in the South and way back in the past. This is their problem.’ Because it’s not. This is an American problem,” said Smith ’94, a professor of English and of African and African American Studies, and the Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Professor at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.
Smith and the opera’s composer, Spears, started working on “Castor and Patience” about six years ago, taking research trips to Georgia and South Carolina to interview people about the history and contemporary lives of Black people in those regions, more than two centuries after many of their ancestors were promised land ownership as part of their emancipation from enslavement.
The opera moves through time from the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 to Reconstruction to the 1960s to 2008. At times, characters from all three periods share the stage, embodying a major theme: the omnipresence of history across time, place, and experience. Patience and her children teach Castor’s wife and kids about the layers of family legacy that live in their environment, and Castor’s children reflect on the privileges and problems of their contemporary lives in Buffalo, N.Y.
With these tensions at its core, “Castor and Patience” is at once an intimate family story of betrayal and healing and a reckoning about national pain, said Smith. The opera’s subtle and warm music (conducted by Kazem Abdullah) evoked the languid feeling of the Southern summer, and changing video projections by Rachel Eliza Griffiths helped guide the audience around the physical environment and different time periods.
“The moment of crisis in this story — the 2008 recession — is one we’ve all lived through, and it’s one that’s rooted in a deep past that we may not be aware of. So it’s no accident that Castor and his family are facing this economic crisis, because the groundwork for it was laid before Reconstruction,” said Smith.
“I hope we created a roadmap to show that the redlining, the bad mortgage loan, the exponential feeling of pressure that this family faces isn’t necessarily a result of poor planning on their part. It’s the result of a very deliberate plan that was laid by people with power. If we choose not to think about our actions and the systems we participate in, then we essentially consent to sustaining the force of that age-old plan.”
The resonance of that history expands beyond the world of “Castor and Patience” to its staging in Cincinnati. The city has been the site of historical and contemporary issues of disinvestment in communities of color, gentrification, and real estate discrimination against Black residents, Smith noted.
Director Kevin Newbury agreed. “This story takes place on the Southern coast, but we are right here in the middle of where so much of this history was born,” he said, referring to the Ohio River, which runs along the Southern edge of the city and once partly demarcated free from slave-holding states. “The opera is about the relationship with the land, with the soil, with our country, with the deeply problematic systemic racism in this country. So it feels like the right piece at the right time and the right place to show it.”
Patience was the right role for soprano Talise Trevigne, who said she had never gotten to play a woman who was so like herself and her female relatives before, and saw her own family’s struggles to maintain ownership of land in the story of Castor and Patience.
“I always say that I didn’t come to Patience, but Patience found me quite organically,” said Trevigne, whose credits include leading roles in “Madama Butterfly” and “La bohème.” Trevigne lives in Georgia, and her family is Creole from New Orleans, with a history she saw reflected in the material.
“I’m very familiar with the housing crisis [after] Hurricane Katrina, the loss of land, and all of those things. All the intricate details [in the opera] of how deeds were transferred to sharecroppers, and how these were not upheld, over time, throughout generations—that is very much a part of my own family history,” she said.
Despite her kinship with the character, being the first person to take on a brand-new role was challenging. It was also deeply rewarding.
“There’s a pressure that I probably put on myself because I’m creating the character for the first time and I want it to be special,” said Trevigne. “It’s a challenge and a slower process, but also a rewarding and exciting one because we set the bar for all the Patiences that come after me.”
Trevigne is one of 12 cast members in the show, and all but one are Black. For Smith, the chance to write for Black performers and see them work together on stage was deeply affecting.
“This is a cast telling an American story, but one about their own lives as well,” she said. “This is the America that we don’t see enough of.”
Smith is a relative newcomer to opera, and “Castor and Patience” is only her second libretto — she and Spears are planning two more productions as a kind of trilogy on American life. But during dress rehearsals she saw the actors’ interpretations of her words up-close, which helped cement her newfound love of the form. And she also saw how the musical style lent itself well to overlapping time periods, voices, and themes on stage at the same time.
“Opera seemingly distorts reality, but it also brings us more deeply into what reality feels like,” she said. “The first place that occurs is the aria, and I feel now like there are several moments in every day where I need an aria to express the largeness of feeling, rage, joy, conflict, or desperation, that breaks in on me.”
Beyond the form, she said, the process of creating “Castor and Patience” altered her understanding of her own work and its relationship to history.
“This work — and the research that it required — changed my creative life,” she said. “Within the last year or two, the poems that I’ve been writing, and a lot of the thinking and even the teaching that I’ve been doing, has to do with the convergence of past and present. I love the way [literary and historical scholar] Saidiya V Hartman describes it, the fact that we’re working in collaboration and simultaneity with our ancestors.
“I claim that, and I believe that there’s a psychic dimension that I’m engaging with which assures me that not only is this history not over, but the people who are invested in it are not gone,” she added. “And it seems like what we’re called to do — we who care — is an intergenerational kind of work that will perhaps take longer than our lifetimes, but that we must play a part in completing.” | <urn:uuid:dd88a4a0-1614-4673-b7a2-7359b46f58a6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/08/dreams-of-land-deferred-in-tracy-k-smiths-new-opera/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.969823 | 1,838 | 2.5625 | 3 |
Any plant or nature lover who has come across Scott and Jenny Fleming’s garden in the Berkeley hills will remember the feeling: it is as if, somehow, you had made a wrong turn and found yourself on a road on the coastal side of Mount Tamalpais, or in a canyon near Mendocino. There, underneath a canopy of redwoods, are magnificent, fragrant western azaleas (Rhododendron occidentale), twenty-foot-tall vine maples (Acer circinatum), large patches of huckleberry and salal (Vaccinium ovatum and Gaultheria shallon), Philadelphus, even Labrador tea (Ledum glandulosum). Amidst the shrubs are hundreds of ferns—Polystichum, Adiantum, Woodwardia, Polypodium, Blechnum—and a lush ground cover of wild ginger (Asarum caudatum), both native species of Vancouveria, and redwood sorrel (Oxalis oregana).
I was introduced to the garden about ten years ago when my gardening mentor, Terry Kelly, brought me by the shady front yard. “This is where I come when I’m looking for inspiration for planting a shady native garden,” he told me. Later, while volunteering at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park, which is just up the hill from the Fleming home (and also dedicated to California natives), I learned that the Flemings’ garden was widely considered one of the finest privately owned California native plant gardens. Last year, Scott and Jenny, both now in their eighties, realized they could no longer handle all of the maintenance of their garden, and I had the great fortune to be hired to tend it. They had begun planting the garden twenty years before I was born.
The Flemings’ garden is remarkable because it is an extensive collection of native plants that have been arranged exceptionally well. It elicits the “oohs and aahs” of a collector’s garden—trilliums, fritillarias, erythroniums—and expresses the flow and composition of a designer’s garden. The garden is actually much larger than the front yard that most people see from the street. The sky opens up behind the redwoods to a steep, sunny backyard criss-crossed with stone paths and terraces that frame a rock outcropping and waterfall. All of it was built and planted by Scott and Jenny, who began with a weedy lot in the early 1950s.
Leaders in a Native Plant Movement
By walking with them through their house and garden, and by listening to their stories, one sees that the garden is not just their life’s work but the product of their years exploring and enjoying California’s natural wonders. Looking at a patch of stream orchids (Epipactus giganteum), Jenny tells the story of nearly tipping over in a kayak, reaching for something on the bank to stabilize her, and coming away with a handful of the orchids, which she promptly planted when she got home.
Such stories illustrate one of the most impressive aspects of the garden. At the time the Flemings began their project, a native plant lover could not simply go to the local nursery and pick up some pots of Epipactus or choose from among several species of Lewisia. There was certainly a fledging native plant movement that a few good nurseries were supporting, but there was not much demand. As a result, many of the plants in the Flemings’ garden made it there in a way similar to the orchid—seeds collected on a hike, cuttings taken here and there—or they came from the Regional Parks Botanic Garden.
The Regional Parks Botanic Garden has been a continuing source of inspiration for the Flemings’ garden. Listening to Scott and Jenny’s stories, one constantly hears the names James Roof (botanic garden creator), Wayne Roderick (director, 1974-1983), and Steve Edwards (current director). Scott and Jenny first began visiting the garden and learning from the rather eccentric James Roof in the late 1950s. “He’d chase you out of there in a hurry if he didn’t like you,” Scott recalls, “but he took a liking to us because we listened to all his stories. We’d sit there for hours listening and learning about native plants.”
The friendship that developed there led to the creation of the California Native Plant Society. In 1962, the managers of the East Bay Regional Parks attempted to close and move the botanic garden. The Flemings got together with a group of about twenty friends, who realized what a treasure Roof had created in the East Bay hills and founded the Friends of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden as a means of preserving it. Their efforts in persuading the park directors to save the garden were successful. The momentum of their success led the group to found the California Native Plant Society in 19XX, which now has thousands of members throughout the state. The Friends of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden is still active as well. Its courses, publications, and annual plant sale are important sources of funding for the garden, and continue to educate thousands of visitors to the delights of California’s native flora.
For close to fifty years, plants have been traded between the botanic garden and the Flemings. Jenny joined other volunteers in propagating plants from the botanic garden for its annual native plant sale; her own garden became a significant source of cuttings and seedlings for the sale. When a prized specimen at the Botanic Garden died, Steve Edwards was thrilled to find it thriving at the Flemings’ garden. It was Juniperus communis var. prostratus ‘Point St George’, a particularly lovely, prostrate, gray green juniper from a coastal location that has since fallen into the ocean! This selection had become a key plant in the Flemings’ garden; the gray green of the juniper, cascading over the red lava rock walls, provides a soft textural fabric that helps unify an otherwise diverse collection of natives.
James Roof may have sparked the Flemings’ love for natives, but it was Wayne Roderick’s incredibly infectious love and knowledge of California’s plants that made it a life-long affair. Wayne passed away in August 2003, but his legacy lives on in the countless plant lovers, botanists, and gardeners he inspired over many decades. Jenny and Scott are among those of his generation; my colleagues and I are among those in a younger generation. For us, the gardens planted by the Flemings and their peers are living examples that it is possible to create an established native environment in our lifetime. By “established native environment,” I do not mean “a recreated wilderness in the garden.” Because the native plant movement, itself, is relatively young, compared to the life of an oak tree, for instance, there are few established gardens that showcase California native plants. When I was in my mid-twenties and getting excited about gardening, it was difficult for me to imagine waiting for twenty to twenty-five years for a garden to mature, but the Fleming garden and the Regional Parks Botanic Garden were there to demonstrate the possibilities.
Lessons From the Garden
One of the invaluable lessons that I have learned from the Flemings and their garden is not to be daunted by slow-growing plants. I did not realize the extent of my own impatience with such plants until I saw the incredible enthusiasm that Jenny, over eighty years old at the time, had for planting a manzanita that would take another fifteen years to mature. Many of the key feature plants in their garden (western azalea, pacific dogwood, vine maple, manzanitas) that are now lovely, mature specimens take decades before their true glory shines. Jenny showed that successional planting, or interplanting with faster growing or more immediately rewarding plants, is a good way to offset the long wait for the slower growers to mature.
Another lesson that I learned from the Flemings is the importance of discipline in plant selection. They resisted the temptation to try one of every exciting new plant they came upon, and such restraint is evident throughout the garden. They created a collector’s garden that does not look like a collector’s garden; it is much more than an incoherent jumble of interesting plants. Their garden’s distinguishing characteristic is the combination of this discipline with a free-handed gardening style. They have allowed many of the plants to naturalize freely. Over the decades coast irises, ferns, coral bells (Heuchera), even large shrubs like currants (Ribes) and Ceanothus have sprung up on their own all over the garden; there is hardly a space between two rocks without an iris popping out of it.
Fortunately their plot of land is large enough to have allowed them to experiment with different plant combinations over the years. They developed certain themes, such as blue gray foliage, and focused on certain genera, such as Ceanothus and Arctostaphylos, displaying many different species within each genus. Through their experimentation, they found some simple, but stunning combinations.
More Than a Collection
The centerpiece of the garden is a magnificent manzanita, believed to be Arctostaphylos stanfordiana, that was a seedling found on the site when they began construction. It now stretches fifteen feet in all directions over an outcropping of large, red lava boulders that Scott built around the young tree. Beneath the manzanita is a small, understated swimming pool edged with red lava rock. Positioned above the rock wall, the manzanita’s airy form beautifully reveals its smooth, dark reddish brown bark. Clinging to the rocky slope beneath the manzanita is a simple, tasteful accent: half a dozen, chalk white rosettes of the succulent Baja native, Dudleya brittonii. Over the thirty-year period during which the manzanita was slowly maturing, they could have tried something else to “spice up” the area—something with “color,” or even another kind of Dudleya. But they chose to stay with the simple combination that captures the attention of visitors, even after they have walked through other parts of the garden filled with flowers.
A walkway framed by Santa Cruz Island buckwheat (Eriogonum arborescens) and Clematis ligusticifolia is another dynamic composition with just two plants. The slow-growing, mounding buckwheat on either side of the path has been carefully shaped to encourage it to grow up and not out over the path. The result is that the long, red strands of the buckwheat’s peeling bark, usually hidden by the foliage, is revealed. The clematis grows over the path on an arbor, directly over the buckwheat but not shading it. Both plants flower at the same time of year, putting on an eye-catching show in summer. In the fall, the show continues as the drying seed heads create an exquisite mix of colors and textures; fuzzy, puffball seed heads of the clematis hang above the buckwheats, their flowers now rusty shades of buff and brown against soft gray foliage.
A small triangular bed combines only three different species, but their varied textures provide interest through most of the year. Around the perimeter of the bed is a gorgeous blue gray grass, Calamagrostis foliosus. In the center is the low, creeping Ceanothus hearstiorum and around it, the superb bulb, Brodiaea californica. As early as January, the delicate new shoots of the Brodiaea appear and, with them, the expectation of another season’s bounty of flowers. By mid-spring these have grown into large grass-like clumps, and the Ceanothus has become a carpet of blue flowers. The flowers of B. californica are a rich, more purplish blue than other species in the genus; they also appear later, which works well in this situation, as they follow the Ceanothus. In the fall, the grasses are topped by feathery seed heads that contrast with the blue gray foliage and the rugged feel of the Ceanothus.
A feature of the main terrace in the garden is a small wildflower meadow planted almost exclusively with the often-overlooked red fescue grass (Festuca rubra). Red fescue is not very red at all, but is so named because of a small bit of dark red coloring at the base of each blade. Its fine, glossy, foliage is lush and green year-round, particularly with regular water. It grows in clumps and spreads by runners, forming a wispy, delicate meadow. Mixed in with it are various bulbs such as Brodiaea and Tritelia, poppies, blue flax (Linum lewisii), coast iris (Iris douglasiana), Potentilla gracilis, buttercups (Ranunculus californica) and Clarkia. After much experimentation, the Flemings decided to remove the several other grasses they had tried, and to let Festuca rubra “take over.” The simplicity of a single kind of grass makes the small meadow work. When the meadow is in full bloom, the red fescue is an uncomplicated background, and when many other parts of the garden are “browning out” in summer, the meadow is lush and green. Jenny often says that watching the fine blades of the fescue shimmer in the wind is one of the greatest joys she finds in her garden.
A recent visitor to the garden wondered, as many people do, if perhaps the Flemings were professional botanists or landscape architects. When I told her that their professional work had nothing to do with plants or gardening, she replied, “Of course, they are amateurs in the true sense of the word.” The derivation of the French word amateur, she informed me (and the dictionary later confirmed), is from the Latin amator, or lover. Indeed, their garden demonstrates the kind of beauty that can only be created through a lifetime of loving dedication. | <urn:uuid:67e10d27-c8fd-4e49-a4bc-4b89a173bcfc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.pacifichorticulture.org/articles/scott-and-jenny-flemings-garden/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.955695 | 3,043 | 2.171875 | 2 |
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If you’ve ever looked at your website’s DNS records, there’s a decent chance your eyes may have instantly glazed over. We get it – it’s not the most exciting subject out there! However, having clean and tidy DNS records is a worthwhile task to undertake, to not only keep your website, email and various other services working smoothly, but to also give you a deeper understanding of what they all do, allowing you to easily fix them whenever the need arises.
Let’s start with the basics! For the basis of this article, we’ll use the www.digitalpacific.com.au domain as our example.
Root A Record
First of all, for your website to function your domain will need a root A record. The name will be your domain, and the value is usually going to be the IP address of your web hosting server. This should look as follows:
Record Type: A
www CNAME Record
Second, you’ll want to have a CNAME record to cover the www variant of your domain’s address, so that no matter whether your website is set up as https://www.digitalpacific.com.au or https://www.digitalpacific.com.au, both options will have a corresponding record. You could optionally create this as another A record, and just add ‘www.’ to the front of your domain in the name field. However, since this record will almost always match your root A record, you may as well simply direct it to your root A record, so that you only have to update the IP address in one place should your web hosting server ever change. Your www record in this case will look as follows:
Record Type: CNAME
With the above, when someone tries to access your site via the www version of your address, the record will refer back to your original root A record and end up at the same IP address you have set there.
Your MX record is the one that is responsible for determining which server your emails should be delivered to. It may be the case that you keep your emails on the same server as your website. But quite commonly, they will live on different servers.
MX records can vary widely depending on which service you use for your email hosting, so it’s best to check in with your email host and find out what this record should be. Keep in mind also, there may be several of them. This is done so that if the first one stops working, there’s a backup in place.
SPF TXT Record
All domains should set an SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record. The type of record used for this is a TXT record. This record is responsible for nominating what servers are allowed to send mail on behalf of your domain, greatly reducing your chances of being impersonated by others. The following guide will help you to check and, if need be, set up an SPF record for your domain.
DKIM TXT Record(s)
DKIM records are an additional way to secure your emails and ensure they are delivered properly. This will help to keep them from landing in people’s junk mail boxes by accident. The following guide will help you to check and, if need be, set up a DKIM record for your domain.
While the above records are the core essentials that you’ll want to ensure you have in place, there are a number of other records you may have or use for various other services.
There are probably also several that you don’t use at all, and could be tidied up. By default, cPanel creates a set of DNS records when your hosting account is generated. Many of the records created during this process are fairly superfluous and can be deleted.
Make sure you take a screenshot or carefully note down all of your records before making any adjustments, just in case you need to roll back. If you’re unsure about any of your records and would like to double check what they are for, our friendly support team are always happy to help!
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Mahogany L. Browne is a poet, author and mother. In response to the police killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville in March, Browne wrote a poem called “Apply Pressure” for Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer. Browne offers her Brief But Spectacular take on honoring Taylor.
Mahogany L. Browne is a poet, author, and mother.
In tonight's Brief But Spectacular, she delivers a poem called "Apply Pressure," which was initially written for Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer.
Taylor was fatally shot by police in her own home last March in Louisville, Kentucky.
Mahogany L. Browne:
When I see Breonna Taylor, I see myself, I see my daughter, I see my students, I see my aunts, I see my sisters, I see my cousins, I see the first lady, I see citizens that deserve better.
Breonna is gone. Eleanor is gone. We, the people, read the names and only recognize the flames of injustice.
Syllable count, heat close enough to the neck. Fred is gone. The people utter their names during protest, during prayer, during wake and repose.
Louisville and Mississippi and Detroit and Chicago, our streets are still slick with the blood of our endangered citizens. Mike is gone. Quiana is gone. Who else got time to sage the polls and the political office?
Evil is alive, and only answers to the tune of money. Indifference is a tsunami thrashing against our chests.
George and Eric and Trayvon, Florida and Milwaukee and D.C. Oh, America, we did not resist your attempts to murder us on a plantation just to be murdered on a plantation. California and Georgia, can't you see? We ain't leaving the land we toiled. We ain't leaving our voice you attempted to spoil. We refuse to submit.
We are parents and formerly incarcerated. We are queer and public defenders. We are educators and entrepreneurs. We are the vote. We commit to freedom. Our spirits have fled from the fire for so long. We liken the heat to cornbread and debates over the Supreme Court or the remote control.
Our vastness is indisputable, our ability to joy and woe and rage and love all tangible, all present, all possible. How else we going feed these babies? We will teach them to know themselves despite your disregard. Our children will not fear their own shadows. Our children will not fear their reflection from the white gaze.
Our children will focus on their own ways of brilliance. And we will continue to stoke the flames, bring down the racist monuments, burn down the bigotry, turn over the pedestal that lifts up your fragility.
We have never tried to hide from this history. We have never demanded more than we're owed. You can run, but you can't outrun this destiny. Our ancestors already vowed riding low beneath the water tides or inside the hull of this nation's nightmare, we will never be gone again.
My name is Mahogany L. Browne, and this is my Brief But Spectacular take on honoring Breonna Taylor.
And you can find all of our Brief But Spectacular segments online at PBS.org/NewsHour/Brief.
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Depending on the size of the clutch, the installation must provide for an air gap of between 0.2 and 0.5 mm between the drive hub and the armature disc.
If a SUCO output drive hub is not used, it is important to ensure that there are clearance holes to accommodate the rivet heads when installing the armature disc. The armature disc is centred by the screws which hold the spring disc to the output component.
When the armature disc is installed, it must remain free to move axially against the return spring.
Construction and mode of operation
The basic model of electromagnetic clutch with bearing consists of stator body with cast-in coil and connection cable, the input drive hub with support bearing, and the armature disc to which the return spring is riveted. Because it contains a bearing, it is not necessary to center the stator body on the input drive hub when using this model.
- stator body
- connection cable
- input drive hub
- armature disc
- return spring
Clutch with input drive hub
Basic version without output drive hub.
Connection to output side by screws.
Clutch with input and output drive hub
Basic version with axial output drive (mounted on one shaft).
Output drive hub with bearings.
Clutch with input & output drive hub
Basic version with axial output drive (shaft - shaft).
Performance data and dimensions
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[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Icteridae | [latin] Icterus portoricensis | [UK] Puerto Rican Oriole | [FR] Oriole de Porto Rico | [DE] Puerto Ricotrupial | [ES] Bosero de Puerto Rico | [NL]
Recently afforded species status from the other members of the former Greater Antillean Oriole superspecies, adult Puerto Rican Orioles are mainly black with a yellow shoulder patch, rump, and undertail coverts; their plumage broadly echoes that of the other members of the complex, but differs subtly in this respect, as well as in biometrics, behavior, and vocalizations
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North America : Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rican Oriole occurs in forests of all types across the island, as well as in gardens, mangroves, and other wooded areas.
Nest parasitism by Shiny Cowbirds (Molothrus bonariensis) threatens the Puerto Rican Oriole, as it does some of the other orioles of this complex. No further data.
Its diet includes both insects and fruit, and the species has the capacity to prize open bromeliads and curled leaves, using the unusually strong muscles at the bill base, to search for prey within
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Part two: Reporting back from the 2021 BESA Curriculum Conference
In a year that saw the reopening of schools, the appointment of a new Secretary of State for Education, and a pivotal moment for the future of the climate at COP26, there was a lot to discuss at the annual Curriculum Conference.
Key topics included the educational impact of the pandemic and proposed recovery strategies, the future of EdTech, and diversifying the curriculum. The topic of climate change education was disappointingly absent. For a quick-fire summary, check out our five key takeaways.
How has the pandemic impacted pupils and teachers?
In part one of this blog series we discussed how the pandemic necessitated formal changes to education and drastically impacted approaches to schooling. EdTech, blended learning, ‘catch-up’ and changes to assessment are all on the menu for 2022.
Demand for exam preparation resources is here to stay
Ian Bauckham (Ofqual) states that exams and other formal assessments are still the best ways to gauge pupil attainment. So, the demand for educational resources which prepare students for traditional examination formats is set to remain. Grading for the upcoming 2022 exam period will also begin the transition back to the pre-pandemic grading profile, says Bauckham.
Research into school curriculum strategies allows educational publishers to gauge where to go from here
Ruth Maisey pointed towards research, funded by The Nuffield Foundation, which identifies four curriculum strategies employed by schools, particularly those within deprived communities, in reaction to Covid-19 disruption.
These strategies were labelled as “narrow (prioritising literacy and numeracy over other subjects); focused (prioritising core content within subjects); blended (supporting literacy and numeracy through other subjects); and continuous (covering content over a longer period of time)”. With the benefit of hindsight, Maisey says that many educators now regret having opted for a narrow approach because they felt that pupils missed out on the wider experiences that education should provide.
Meeting the demand for EdTech: Impact and opportunity
97% of secondary headteachers said their school had upgraded technology in the previous 12 months.Richard Vaughan, Department for Education (DfE)
The big question, is whether the resulting increase in the use of EdTech marks a permanent change in the way we educate.
A core message of the conference was that technology remains an untapped resource that we are just now beginning to make use of. Already making an impact are platforms such as GCSEPod which can help reduce teacher workload, while MATs such as Oasis Community Learning are trialling a curriculum designed around the use of iPads.
Blended learning has given pupils flexibility, independence and responsibility for their education, while allowing parents to gain greater insight into their children’s schooling by improving communication channels with teachers, as Kerry-Jane Packham (Parentkind) described.
The education industry is at the forefront of major change and, while change is often good news for publishers, development on this scale offers a vast new market opportunity. If demand for EdTech is set to endure, then it is the job of educational publishers to ensure there are quality resources available that will make a positive and sustainable impact on outcomes.
Government policy: Education recovery and levelling up
What might the DfE’s recovery policies mean for publishers?
A session from Richard Vaughan (DfE) on the government’s plans to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on schools saw us reach once again for our notebooks. He promises that “core funding for schools will rise by £4.7bn in 2024–5, on top of the already-announced funding uplift for 2022–3” to allow for an increase in teacher salaries and a continued focus on making up for lost learning.
However, this promise is not without its caveats; a recent report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) reveals that these increases will only return per-pupil funding to 2010 levels, marking an unprecedented 15 year standstill in government spending on education.
Nevertheless, could this belated rebound in funding open up a market for ‘catch-up’ resources? Further DfE initiatives, including mental health support for schools, technology provisions for disadvantaged children and ‘curriculum prioritisation guidance’ will also provide market opportunities.
The levelling up agenda and education
Although the IFS report also shows, discouragingly, that the proportion of government spending allocated to schools in disadvantaged areas has decreased over the last ten years, Vaughan outlined government plans to level up our education sector starting with a forthcoming Schools White Paper focusing on increasing classroom standards and providing schools with better-trained teachers and leaders.
To improve school curricula, Vaughan noted the importance of sharing best practice and recommended the use of DfE model curricula (the model curriculum for music is soon to be followed by model curricula for history and science).
These resources support the ‘overarching framework’ of the National Curriculum, according to Vaughan. However, they might appear to some as the provision of an unofficial, more detailed curriculum. If model curricula are to play an important role in the government’s levelling up agenda for education, we might see them being produced for more subjects in the future. It is questionable how much of an impact non-statutory guidance of this sort could have on our school system.
How can we ensure that we’re making a positive impact on diversity in education?
It is a truism to say that a well planned and delivered curriculum is “at the heart of a good education”. But how can we ensure that the curriculum reflects the needs of its users to deliver a solid foundation for their futures?
Model curricula have been cited by the government as one way to help schools improve diversity in their teaching content. Minister for School Standards, Robin Walker, announced in October that the upcoming model history curriculum will exemplify how Black history can be incorporated into lessons in a “meaningful, rather than tokenistic” way.
However, on the panel for ‘Improving diversity and inclusion in the curriculum design and delivery’, Suha Yassin (Pearson) pointed out that it is often learners themselves who most passionately advocate for learning and resources that better reflect the world around them. When such demand is apparent throughout the education ecosystem, it is crucial for educational publishers to get behind the cause. Excellent educational resources reflect the needs of their audience and their society and allow pupils to engage more deeply with their learning.
- Emily Hobson (Oasis Community Learning) recommends Teachers Vs Tech? by Daisy Christodoulou for insight into the potential of EdTech.
- For more information on pupil progress in the 2020/21 academic year, see this DfE report by Renaissance Learning and the Education Policy Institute.
- The annual IFS report offers detailed insight into government spending in the education sector.
- The Ofsted blog discusses curriculum deep dives during school inspections.
- Teacher Tapp asks teachers their thoughts on ‘curriculum intent’ forming part of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
- Our five key takeaways from the 2021 BESA Curriculum Conference.
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University of Washington/University of Nairobi/KEMRI
Kenya Tuberculosis Research & Training Program (KTRTP)
In order to catalyze research projects and discoveries in tuberculosis (TB) research, the Kenya TB Research & Training Program (KTRTP) was established in late 2019 through a grant from the Firland Foundation. The KTRTP is a collaboration between investigators at the Tuberculosis Research & Training Center (TRTC) and the UW Kenya Research and Training Center (KRTC), both at the University of Washington, and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of Nairobi (UoN).
The TRTC was established in 2017 with a mission to provide training and educational opportunities, foster clinical- and basic-science collaborative research, and create a hub for local investigators to come together and catalyze TB research opportunities for investigators in Seattle. The KRTC has fostered collaborations between UW and Kenya investigators for over 30 years on a variety of research topics including HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. The KTRTP develops TB-specific resources that harness the strengths of both the TRTC and the KRTC.
The KTRTP supports TB research and training by bringing together investigators in Kenya and Seattle; and is co-directed by researchers from the University of Washington (Drs. Sylvia LaCourse, David Horne, and Tom Hawn) and Kenya (Dr. Videlis Nduba at KEMRI and Dr. Lisa Obimbo at UoN). The KTRTP provides opportunities for Seattle area and Kenyan trainees and faculty to foster and create collaborative research projects and capacity development to address research gaps and bottlenecks. The KTRTP leverages a long history of successful UW-Kenya partnerships in biomedical research and fosters new local and international TB opportunities to address one of the leading causes of worldwide mortality.
As part of the KTRTP, a D43 training grant called TB-HIV Training Program (TBHTP) has been successfully funded to increase the capacity of the University of Nairobi (UoN) and KEMRI to conduct HIV-TB co-infection research. The TBHTP will implement a long-term training degree-earning track, a medium-term training non-degree track, and a short-term training track that will offer one-week workshops and online courses. Learn more about the TBHTP here.
For inquiries about the KTRTP or the TBHTP collaborative opportunities, please contact Tom Hawn at email@example.com
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What is Criminal Identity Theft?
Identity theft refers to a crime in which a malicious individual wrongfully obtains and uses the personally identifiable information of another individual for personal gain.
The four major types include financial, medical, criminal and child identity theft. Although criminal identity theft is much rarer, it is one of the most emotionally damaging for victims – who may even end up losing their freedom in the process.
Criminal identity theft happens when an individual who is cited or arrested for a crime uses the personal information of other individuals to present himself in front of law enforcement. The perp uses a stolen name, date of birth and Social Security number during the investigation or arrest, usually giving the victim a criminal record.
The criminals often use a fake ID or other counterfeit forms of identification mentioning the victims’ information. This later ends up in a criminal database. In some scenarios, the perp may even appear in court and plead guilty to a misdemeanor or traffic infraction, thus creating the criminal records in the victims’ name.
Criminal identity theft is a growing threat for both law-abiding citizens as well as individuals with a criminal past who may make attractive targets for identity thieves. While criminal identity theft can take many forms, victims may not find out about it until the police come knocking or during a background check for a loan or job application.
Tips to protect against criminal identity theft:
- Take care of your personally identifiable information. Never give out your Social Security number, bank information, date of birth, or copies of your ID or driver’s license via unsolicited emails or messages or forms
- Stick to good cybersecurity practices, such as password hygiene and 2FA authentication, when setting up online accounts, and install a security solution to fend off malicious attacks and phishing
- Act fast if you believe your identity is compromised or if you think someone may be misusing your information. Contact the local police and file a report
- Contact police if a potential employer or bank denies a job or loan application due to a background check that revealed a criminal record you were not aware of
- Maintain records and make sure to keep copies and documentation to help you clear your name
Anyone can fall victim to identity theft-related crimes. To help prevent and lower the chances of severe financial and legal issues, subscribe to our dedicated identity theft protection service. With Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection you can protect your identity and privacy with many perks including:
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The Sweet32 vulnerability when detected with a vulnerability scanner will report it as a CVSS 7.5.
CVSS is a scoring system for vulnerability systems, its an industry standard scoring system to mark findings against a specific number ranging from 0 to 10. They are shown as:
The Sweet32 Vulnerability Information
The Sweet32 vulnerability has been around since 2016, Sweet32 is the name of the attack that was released by a pair of security researchers that were based at the French National Research Institute for Computer Science (INRIA).
Their findings were assigned the CVE’s CVE-2016-2183 and CVE-2016-6329, it was found that the attack takes advantage of a design weakness in some SSL cyphers, the cyphers, are used in common protocols such as TLS, SSH, IPSec and OpenVPN.
The attack makes use of older cyphers which are known to be weaker and offer less protection against attacks, the Sweet32 attack allows an attacker, in certain limited circumstances, to recover small portions of plaintext when encrypted with 64-bit block cyphers, such as (3DES and Blowfish).
Block cyphers are a type of symmetric algorithm that encrypts plaintext in blocks, as the name implies, rather than bit-by-bit. One of the characteristics of such cyphers is the block length; which determines the size of the chunks into which the plaintext is split and then encrypted. Importantly, the block length of the cypher is independent of the length of the key. So even if you choose a large key size for your encryption, the block length of the cypher can impose its own limitations, and in this case, vulnerabilities.
To help protect against this vulnerability, you need to disable some older cyphers in the registry, this can be done as follows:
To disable RC4 on your Windows server, set the following registry keys:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC4 128/128] “Enabled”=dword:00000000 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC4 40/128] “Enabled”=dword:00000000 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC4 56/128] “Enabled”=dword:00000000
To disable 3DES on your Windows server, set the following registry key:
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Statement by Jim McHarg, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland,
“I, like so many others, was appalled to hear the reports of the incident that happened outside St Alphonsus Church in Glasgow on Saturday. Verbal abuse is in itself unacceptable, but allegations of spitting is vile and disgusting, and we hope those involved are brought to justice. Whilst I am assured that no members of the parade were involved in any of the incidents, we understand that it was carried out by a small group of young men who turned up to watch the parade go past.
“The Orange Order is founded on the principal of religious liberty for all. This includes the right of other faiths to celebrate their own heritage and history, just as we celebrate ours. Unfortunately, there are a small number of people in society who seem unwilling to accept this tolerant approach. Indeed, many of them allude to beliefs and sing songs about a time in the past which they probably know very little about or fail to understand completely. I have only one message for them, you are not welcome at any of our parades!
“I have today asked our Executive Officer to call Canon White to express our sadness at what he had to endure. We have also written to the Archdiocese. We have contacted the Police to offer our full support in their investigations. A number of members of the parade witnessed the incident on Saturday, and senior members intervened at the time to stand up for Canon White. Those members will be key witnesses for the Police and stand ready to assist.
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What is a 529 College Saving Plan?
529 College Saving Plans, or simply 529 plans, are state-sponsored plans used to save for college or other higher education. 529 plans are one of the most popular college savings options because contributions grow tax-free and can later be withdrawn tax-free when the funds are used for qualified education expenses.
New: K-12 expenses
Under the new tax law, the definition of a 529 plan’s “qualified education expense” has been expanded to include K-12 expenses. Starting in 2018, annual withdrawals of up to $10,000 per student can be made from a 529 plan for tuition expenses associated with elementary or secondary public, private, or religious schools (excluding home schooling).
At the state level, roughly 20 states and the District of Columbia automatically updated their state legislation to align with federal 529 plan legislation. The remaining states will need to take legislative action to include K-12 expenses as qualified education expenses and extend other state tax benefits to K-12 expenses.
529 plan owners who are interested in making K-12 contributions or withdrawals should understand their state specific rules regarding how K-12 funds will be treated for tax purposes. It is likely that 529 plans will further refine their rules to accommodate the K-12 expansion and communicate these rules to existing account owners.
New: Transfers to 529 ABLE accounts
The new tax law also allows 529 plan owners to transfer funds from a 529 plan to an ABLE plan without federal tax consequences. This ability to transfer funds will expire at the end of 2025 unless a future Congress acts to extend the law.
529 ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account, or simply ABLE accounts, are tax-free saving accounts used to help families save funds for the financial needs of a disabled family member without putting federal benefits at risk. Like 529 plans, ABLE accounts allow funds to grow tax-free and can later be withdrawn tax-free to pay the beneficiary’s qualified disability expenses, which may include housing, transportation, healthcare, personal assistance, and employment training and support.
Increased contribution limits
For tax purposes, contributions to 529 plans are treated as gifts. With the new tax law, individuals can each gift up to $15,000 to a 529 plan without needing to file a gift tax return. This means a married couple could cumulatively gift up to $30,000 per child without triggering a gift tax. Additionally, individuals can choose a five year election and front load the 529 plan with a $75,000 gift ($150,000 for married couples).
Contributions to ABLE accounts are also treated as gifts but the aggregate contribution from all donors cannot exceed the annual gift tax exclusion of $15,000 per year.
It’s important to note that different 529 plans and ABLE accounts have different fees, investment choices, lifetime gift limits, etc. Fortunately, you have the freedom to choose any state’s plan, whether you are a resident of that state or not. If your state does not provide tax benefits for using their plan, you should shop around and search for a low cost plan with quality investment options. Do not immediately default to your state’s plan without having done due diligence to ensure it is the best plan for your needs. To learn more about state specific plan information you can visit collegesavings.org for 529 College Saving Plans and ablenrc.org for 529 ABLE accounts. | <urn:uuid:6ad8a6f2-ef95-42f5-8a5c-697ccb6c3945> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://paragonfinancialpartners.com/expansion-of-529-plans-for-2018/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.946483 | 709 | 2.265625 | 2 |
A group of musicians have been coming by the Museum and playing on the front porch on Saturdays. The banjo and guitars sound good. You are welcome to stop by and listen or join in. We appreciate it, guys.
We have a framed artifact of a piece of wood from Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois and an oak leaf from a tree at Lincoln’s tomb, given by Glen Dale Hartley.
From Fannie Anderson’s autograph book dated December 1954: Dear Fannie: If you aint got nothin and he aint got nothin don’t be in a hurry to wed. For nothin plus nothin will always be nothin and nothin don’t chew like bread. Gail. Dear Fannie: When you get married and live in a shack Teach your kids to spit through the crack. Jerry Wood. Dear Fannie: Love many, trust few, always paddle, your own canoe. Mrs. F. Garrison. Dear Fannie: Roses are red, violets are blue, apes like you, belong in a zoo. Ruth and Johnny. Dear Fannie: As you slide down the banister of life, remember me as a splinter in your career. Harold Williams. Dear Fannie: When you see a tom cat up a tree, pull its tail and think of me. Doyne Wilson. Dear Fannie: When the golden sun is sinking, and on life’s path no more you trod, may your name in gold be written, in the autograph of God. Carol Jenkins.
Will H. Havens wrote many books and we have some on display at the Museum. Among them are: The Cross and the Bible, God Called and the Holy Spirit Inspired People, Green Pastures for Hungry Sheep, Poems to Live By, The End Time, Never Alone, Only ‘Till Sundown, Fodder, Fond Memories and A Few Roses Along Life’s Pathway.
Do you remember wearing dresses and shirts made out of flour sacks and feed sacks? They were popular in the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Flour sacks came in prints and gingham checks. Sometimes it was hard to find matching sacks or to afford two sacks of flour at a time. Undergarments were made from white feed sacks with printed lettering on it and would show through your outer garment or be seen when you were in the swing. How embarrassing was that? Ah, the good ol’ days!
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Maintaining your lawn is essential to keep your exterior area always looking green, fresh and beautiful. This is what your guests will see first, so if you want to leave a great first impression, keeping it clean and stunning is important. Here are some maintenance and cleaning tips for your lawn.
Mow and Prune Regularly
Mowing your lawn is the most basic landscape maintenance rule because an unkempt lawn will automatically make everything else look bad. The longer and sharper the mower blades are, the better. Tree loppers from Perth-based BeaverTree.com.au suggest pruning twigs and small branches for a more polished look. This will help your plants grow even bigger and more beautiful. Do these two things at least once a week.
Aside from being well-maintained, your lawn also needs to be as healthy and as green as possible. You need to apply fertiliser at the proper time to achieve the best results. When you buy some, you may consult an expert to know which type best suits the plants you have and which times to use the fertilizer.
Get Rid of Insects, Weeds and Diseases
If dry areas and brown circles start appearing in your lawn, it only means there’s a problem. The big circles are called brownouts and appears if there are insects or fungal diseases that leave strokes of noticeable dead grass. Calling an expert landscaper is the best decision if you notice any irregularities on your lawn.
Try Deep Watering
If you want plants and grass with deeper roots, deep lawn watering is for you. This will make your lawn look greener. You’ll need an inch of water for every 12 inches of soil there is to help grasses grow. Doing this every three days is actually better than watering it a few minutes daily.
Keep your lawn fresh and protected by following these useful maintenance tips. What’s the use of gardening if you can’t maintain the beauty of plants, right? | <urn:uuid:586ab619-c0da-4ad0-ab85-1ff85d908f4b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://agselaw.com/4-ways-to-keep-your-lawn-looking-fresh-and-beautiful/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.945088 | 414 | 1.984375 | 2 |
Learn How to be Successful When Fly Fishing During Any Season in Colorado from Pat Dorsey
A thorough understanding of “seasonal lies” (where fish hold and feed) is mandatory if you plan on being successful year-round. Fishing the correct water greatly increases your odds of catching more fish throughout certain times of the year.
A trout’s primary objective is to expend the least amount of energy while obtaining the most amount of food. This concept is imperative if any specific trout wants to survive and grow over an extended period. The actual amount of “feeding time” is directly related environmental factors such as light, insect activity and hatches, water temperatures, and of course time of year.
Water temperatures play an instrumental part in the trout’s metabolism, as well as, the insect activity (hatches), which drive the trout’s feeding rhythm. Throughout the winter month’s trout move into the slow, deep pools to conserve energy. The water temperatures are very cold, typically between 34-42 degrees. I have found that anything under 39 degrees is very tough to get fish to eat.
The typical feeding window throughout the winter is only a few hours each day. The trout become lethargic, wary, spooky and extraordinarily selective. The bottom line is this—winter trout may only eat heavily once every other day or so during this time of year which leaves very little room for error. After you choose the right water, fly selection becomes important for winter anglers. Midges are the bulk of a trout’s diet throughout the winter months (November through February).
Think simple, sparse and most importantly small! Precise dead drifts are mandatory if you plan on hooking fish. Locate small pods of fish (sight nymphing) and fish to specific fish rather than “blind fishing”. A productive day in the winter may be only a few fish, and I will guarantee in most cases you will earn every fish you catch. Typically speaking, winter angler’s fish longer leaders and considerably more lead to get into the prime winter holding areas. The strikes are very subtle and easily missed. Winter anglers must have a keen eye and watch for opening mouths and flashes, all of which indicate a strike. Winter anglers should concentrate their fishing efforts between 10:00 am and 3:00 p.m. because this is the key feeding window.
Occasionally you will experience some good midge hatches (especially Elevenmile and the Spinney Mountain Ranch) and some productive dry fly fishing in the slow pools and tail-outs. Take advantage of fly-fishing in the winter, it’s a great time to polish and work hard on technique. It is generally the toughest fishing of the year, and if you can master the basic principles and skills during this time of year, the remainder of the year you should be quite successful. Spring and summer fishing offer fly-fishers a different scenario.
After the first couple weeks of March the trout begin to spread out into the riffles once again. Much of this is due to the rising water temperature, which triggers both increased trout activity and the baetis mayflies begin to hatch. The increased bug activity also increases the trout’s feeding rhythm, which in turn pulls fish in to the riffles. Fish that are located towards the head of a run are there for one reason, and one reason only—to eat!
Once again, riffle fish are feeding fish. By the middle part of May, the water temperatures climb to the mid fifties, which is the optimum temperature for feeding trout. Under these ideal conditions you will find the majority of the trout in the fast, oxygenated runs and pocket water. The trout are filling their bellies several times a day and are taking advantage of the best growth period of the year. In some cases the water gets in the 60’s (Elevenmile is a top release dam, and occasionally Cheesman Reservoir overflows through the spillway from excessive snow and rainfall) and fishing gets extremely tough.
The other extreme may be a low water year, where low lake levels and streams heat up quicker. In each instance, you’ll find the fish in the real fast water where the oxygen concentration is the greatest. Typically under these conditions fishing will be most productive first thing in the morning (7:00 am to 10:00 am). I carry a digital thermometer to keep a close eye on the water temperatures throughout the year. If the water temperature exceeds 66-67 degrees please refrain from fishing to reduce the stress on the trout. This is especially tough on fish during the hooking and releasing process. From what I have experienced, brown trout can withstand warmer water temperatures than rainbows. The fact of the matter is the fish are not eating much anyway, and you’ll do more harm fishing for them than just voluntarily not fishing. Please use your best judgment and keep in mind the protection of the resource is the most important.
The reverse effects take place in the autumn season as the water temperatures begin to dip back into the 40’s and eventually the mercury hits the 30-degree range. Colder water temps decrease trout and bug activity and the fish re-locate themselves back in the slow deep pools preparing for another winter season. This decrease in feeding activity usually starts to take place right after the brown trout spawn in mid October. Mayfly hatches Tricos and Baetis) wind down and midges once again become the primary food source. The feeding window shrinks to only a few hours once again, and precise dead drifts are critical for success. | <urn:uuid:29c4eb0f-4ba1-4b11-bd60-0cea4750cfb4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.patdorseyflyfishing.com/seasonal-strategies/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.942494 | 1,164 | 2.171875 | 2 |
Rat field rat
Scientific name: Rattus argentiventer, R. exulans, R. rattus spp., R. tanezumi
Rodentia : Muridae
Common name: Riceland rat, Rice rat, Rat
Rice, corn, peanut, bell pepper, sweet potato, cacao, coconut, African oil palm
Newly sown seeds at the seedbed are eaten by rats as well as the endosperm on the pre-germinated ones. Re-sowing is needed once the damage is so high.
On the transplanted seedlings, they cut and chewed the tillers.
During the booting stage, they chew the tillers near the base and feed on the developing buds and heads.
During the grain-filling stage, they make an oblique cut on the rice stalk
bearing the inflorescence and feed on them.
During a severe rat infestation, all the rice plants are attacked and left totally void of grains.
Rice field rats are brown to black in color. They have scaly, thinly furred tails, and distinctive chisel-like incisors. A commonly found rat species has a tuft of red hair at the base of its ears, orange-brown fur that is streaked with black on its back, and has a silvery white belly. They can live for one year or longer.
The female rat can reproduce up to four times a year for she easily gets pregnant again after a few days of giving birth. She can produce an average of 6 pups per litter and 24 weaned offspring in a year. Pregnancy lasts for 3 weeks.
The pups are ready to mate after 6 weeks.
Their population build-up and the amount of damage they cause are closely related to the crop's growth and development. If there is one crop planted in a year, there is only one breeding
season. If there are two rice crops in a year then there are two breeding seasons. If the harvesting is staggered by more than one or two weeks within a single cropping area, the rat colony will move from one field to another causing severe damage to the remaining crops. | <urn:uuid:c71f87fb-8920-40e4-a6fd-87e30d45df27> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://oisat.org/pests/other_pests/rodents/rice_field_rat/general_information.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.94079 | 468 | 3.359375 | 3 |
With Global Running Day in our rearview and Chicago Bike Week currently rolling, it’s obvious that summer is a time to recognize the importance of health and exercise; Saturday is no different, as the entire world will celebrate wellness.
Global Wellness Day occurs the second Saturday of June every year, and is a non-for-profit project created by volunteers dedicated to living well. The mission of the holiday is to have everyone actively seek out ways to live a healthier life, and raise awareness about increasing motivation on the remaining 364 days of the year.
Chicago is hosting a complimentary athletic and strength workout led by Nike Master Trainer Jason Raynor as part of the celebration at 9:30 a.m. at the JW Marriot Chicago. The workout will consist of high-intensity interval training, metabolic conditioning, a scenic run through the city and a relaxing yoga series at the end. The event is free with registration, and hydration stations and healthy snacks will be provided.
Additionally, people can choose to say “Yes!” to the special day on the national website. A GWD Wellness Test is also available online to asses how satisfied one is with their lives, and gives suggestions on improvement.
As described on globalwellnessday.org, there are seven steps to making Wellness a lifestyle. “What is important is not to implement all of the steps all at once, but to incorporate at least just a few of them into your daily life on a regular basis,” the website states. The seven steps are: walk for an hour, drink more water, do not use plastic bottles, eat organic foods, do a good dead, have a family dinner and go to sleep at 10 p.m.
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Here we can see, “What Issues Should Your Network Plan Address?”
Your network plan should answer the following topics in addition to the basic questions of why you need a network, what sort of servers you need to provide, and what kind of infrastructure your network will require:
- Is there room for expansion? What areas of growth do you expect to see over the next few years? Does this network plan allow for such expansion? For example, if you have 20 devices on your network right now, a 24-port switch might be enough. Instead, you should choose a 48-port switch. It will cost more today, but it will make future expansion easier.
Similarly, if you expect each office to have only one person, think about what you’ll have to do if you run out of offices and have to put two employees in each. You’ll have to pay to have a second cable run later if you only run one cable to each office today. It’s better to spend a little more and have the technician run two wires to each business. (Or, better yet, have the installer run three wires to each office so that when you add a second employee, you can also add a printer.)
- How are you going to keep it safe? What security measures will you use to keep unauthorised users off your network? To prevent intruders from breaking into your network via your Internet connection, you’ll need a robust, well-configured firewall. You’ll need to take care to secure wireless networks if you’re installing wireless access points. You’ll also need robust password policies to prevent hackers from gaining access to any sensitive data on your network.
- How are you going to back it up? You’ll need a good plan in place to back up your servers and the data they contain. Additional hardware, such as separate disc storage to keep the first level of backup data, as well as a way to move the backed up files off-site so they can survive a true calamity like a fire or flood, will almost certainly be required.
You’ll also want to make sure you have enough network disc storage so that all users may save their work on the network and have it backed up. You’ll need a strategy that backs up both your servers and your clients’ computers in the absence of that.
- How will you bounce back from setbacks? Make sure you have a plan in place to protect you against everyday calamities like power outages, as well as the unexpected, such as vandalism, robbery, or fire. Battery backup should be installed on every device on your network, no matter how small. If at all feasible, keep spares of important components on hand.
What are some of the most typical concerns to keep in mind as you plan your computer network?
Balance security concerns with quick access to information, put redundancy into the network in case of failure, and standardise hardware and software to save maintenance costs.
What are the questions you’ll ask your client before you start designing a network?
- Who are the main players, sponsors, and end-users?
- What is the point of having a project in the first place?
- What are the present stumbling blocks?
- What are the expected business outcomes for the customer?
What are the prerequisites for a successful network design?
- A network map that is easy to understand.
- The cabling’s structure and configuration are necessary.
- The number, type, and location of all network devices.
- The structure of your IP address.
- Your network security architecture and operations in detail.
What are the benefits of planning a network before attempting to set it up?
Effective preparation can help to avoid system downtime, network breakdowns and ensure a smooth transition with minimal user inconvenience.
What are the prerequisites you should gather before starting to establish a network?
- Connectors and cables These connect your network’s PCs, printers, servers, and other devices.
- A router is a device that connects two computers.
- An access point for wireless networks (optional).
- An internet connection is required.
- A firewall that is built into the hardware.
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 25-31
Trichomoniasis: How do we diagnose in a resource poor setting?
R Sivaranjini1, TJ Jaisankar1, Devinder Mohan Thappa1, Rashmi Kumari1, Laxmisha Chandrasekhar1, M Malathi1, Subhash Chandra Parija2, Syed Habeebullah3
1 Department of Dermatology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Leprosy, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
2 Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
3 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
|Date of Web Publication||4-Jun-2013|
Devinder Mohan Thappa
Department of Dermatology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Venereology and Leprosy, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducheery - 605 006
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
| Abstract|| |
Background: Diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis vaginalis infection based solely on clinical symptoms and signs is unreliable because the spectrum of infection is broad and other sexually transmitted pathogens cause similar signs and symptoms. Aims: Our study was undertaken to study the frequency of T. vaginalis infection in women presenting with vaginal discharge, to characterize the clinical features, and to study the sensitivity and specificity of microbiological investigations in the diagnosis of the same. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital-based descriptive study done on 400 female patients with vaginal discharge attending the Gynecology out-patient department (OPD) of JIPMER, Puducherry, from May 2010 to July 2011. Women of age between 20 years and 50 years presenting with vaginal discharge irrespective of marital status, were included, and detailed history was elicited and thorough examination was performed. Results: In 400 women presenting with vaginal discharge from Gynecology out-patient department (OPD) included in the study, T. vaginalis infection was found in 27 (6.75%) women. The risk factors for trichomoniasis included history of pre- or extramarital sexual contact in the woman or her partner, symptomatic partner, and alcohol consumption. A positive association with pelvic inflammatory disease was also observed. The most frequent symptoms included lower abdominal pain, dysuria, and dyspareunia. Combining of Whiff test, pH > 4.5, and pus cells in Gram-stained smear, the specificity in diagnosing the infection (97.3%) approached that of the reference standard, i.e., culture. On combining wet mount with Papanicolaou smear, the sensitivity increased to 92.6%, which was higher than that individually done. Conclusion: To conclude, diagnosis of T. vaginalis infection based solely on clinical symptoms and signs is unreliable, and combination of simple laboratory tests increases the diagnostic performance close to the reference standard (culture), especially in resource poor settings.
Keywords: Culture, Papanicolaou smear, Trichomonas vaginalis, vaginal discharge, wet mount
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Sivaranjini R, Jaisankar T J, Thappa DM, Kumari R, Chandrasekhar L, Malathi M, Parija SC, Habeebullah S. Trichomoniasis: How do we diagnose in a resource poor setting?. Indian J Sex Transm Dis 2013;34:25-31
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Sivaranjini R, Jaisankar T J, Thappa DM, Kumari R, Chandrasekhar L, Malathi M, Parija SC, Habeebullah S. Trichomoniasis: How do we diagnose in a resource poor setting?. Indian J Sex Transm Dis [serial online] 2013 [cited 2022 Aug 16];34:25-31. Available from: https://www.ijstd.org/text.asp?2013/34/1/25/112866
| Introduction|| |
Trichomoniasis, caused by parasitic protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis, is the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection (STI). Diagnosis of T. vaginalis infection based solely on clinical symptoms and signs is unreliable because the spectrum of infection is broad and other sexually transmitted pathogens cause similar signs and symptoms. Therefore, the laboratory plays a key role in the diagnosis of this infection; and more so, it is compelling to identify T. vaginalis infection reliably in resource poor settings with the readily available tests. The present study was proposed to address these issues. Our study was undertaken to study the frequency of T. vaginalis infection in women presenting with vaginal discharge, to characterize the clinical features, and to study the sensitivity and specificity of microbiological investigations in the diagnosis of the same.
| Materials and Methods|| |
This was a hospital-based descriptive study done on 400 female patients with vaginal discharge attending the Gynecology out-patient department (OPD) of JIPMER, Puducherry, from May 2010 to July 2011. The Institute Ethics Committee clearance was obtained and informed consent was taken from the recruited women. Women of age between 20 years and 50 years presenting with vaginal discharge, irrespective of marital status, were included, and detailed history was elicited and thorough examination was performed. Women who had used antibiotics or vaginal medication in the previous 14 days and pregnant women were excluded from the study.
The vaginal pH was measured and a sterile cotton swab was used to collect five samples of vaginal discharge from the posterior fornix under direct vision. In virgins, the specimen was obtained from the introitus. The Papanicolaou smears ( Pap smear More Detailss) were taken and a bimanual examination was done in all, except in virgins, to look for adnexal tenderness. The first swab was subjected immediately to wet mount microscopy to observe for motile trichomonads under 100× and 400× magnifications. With the second sample, a 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount was prepared and Whiff test was done and the same was examined for the presence of budding yeast cells under 100× and 400× magnifications. The third sample was immediately inoculated directly and swirled into Diamond medium (Himedia labs, Mumbai, India) for T. vaginalis culture. The culture tubes with 5 ml of the broth were incubated in an anaerobic atmosphere at 35°C. The fourth sample was inoculated on to Sabouraud's dextrose agar medium for candidia culture. The fifth sample was streaked onto a microscopic slide for Gram staining to check for the presence of clue cells, yeast cells, and pus cells under 1000× magnification. Women with high-risk sexual behavior were counseled and tested for HIV using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
A diagnosis of trichomoniasis was made based if the wet mount showed pear-shaped organisms with characteristic jerky movements or if the Pap smear showed blue or grey pear-shaped organisms with bright-red granules. From the culture, diagnosis was made by performing wet mounts for evidence of motile trichomonads by examining cultures after 24 h of incubation and then daily up to 7 days. Bacterial vaginosis was diagnosed based on Amsel's criteria, and a diagnosis of candidiasis was made based on positive microscopy and/or culture. A diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease was made if, in addition to the presenting symptoms of abnormal vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain, adnexal tenderness was elicited on examination.
The data collected was tabulated in Microsoft Excel worksheet and computer-based analysis was performed using the SPSS 13.0 software (SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA). For comparison of means, unpaired t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for two and more groups, respectively. For comparison of proportions, Chi-square test was used. In cases where any one of cell value was <5; Fisher's exact test was used.
| Results|| |
Among the 400 women enrolled in our study, 27 (6.75%) had infection with T. vaginalis, identified by culture technique, the "reference standard," the mean age being 35.37 ± 7.66 years. Eighteen (66.6%) were positive for T. vaginalis on screening with the wet mount of vaginal discharge; 19 of 26 (73.1%) available Papanicolaou smear had evidence of trophozoites of Trichomonas. [Table 1] shows the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of the abovementioned tests and the ancillary tests in the diagnosis of T. vaginalis infection. Of the 27 women with trichomoniasis, 12 (44.4%) had trichomoniasis alone and the other 15 (55.5%) had trichomoniasis with concurrent infections. Bacterial vaginosis was the most common concurrent infection with trichomoniasis with an odds ratio of 1.864 (95% confidence interval: 0.8453-4.112). The demographic and risk behavior characteristics of patients with trichomoniasis are summarized in [Table 2]. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive and negative predictive values of the various symptoms and signs are presented in [Table 3].
|Table 1: Performance of diagnostics tests for trichomoniasis (individual tests and combinations)|
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|Table 2: Demographic and risk behavior characteristics of patients with Trichomonas vaginalis infection as compared to those without infection|
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|Table 3: Diagnostic value of clinical features associated with Trichomonas vaginalis infection (N=27)|
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| Discussion|| |
T. vaginalis , a pathogenic protozoan of urogenital tract causes vaginitis in women, although a considerable proportion of infections are asymptomatic. Prevalence estimates of T. vaginalis infection varies considerably in female population around the world, depending on the population studied and techniques employed in diagnosis, ranging from 5% to 74%. , Our study, which recruited women from the Gynecology OPD revealed that 27 out of the 400 women (6.75%) with vaginal discharge had infection with T. vaginalis by culture. Amongst the South-Asian studies, the rate observed in our study was comparable with the population-based study on community prevalence of STIs and HIV infections in rural south India done by Thomas et al., which reported a prevalence of 5.25% for trichomoniasis by direct wet mount of vaginal swabs. Among mixed infections occurring with T. vaginalis, concurrent bacterial vaginosis was the most common as observed by Bhalla et al., probably because T. vaginalis alters the vaginal ecology and facilitates the development of bacterial vaginosis or women with bacterial vaginosis have lost the natural protection against genital tract infection, leading to the acquisition of STIs like T. vaginalis infection.
Unlike chlamydia and gonorrhea, the prevalence of T. vaginalis has been shown to increase with age. The increased prevalence of trichomonal infection in older women suggests longer duration of infectiousness and the predominant asymptomatic nature of infection. This was evident from our study as the mean age at presentation for women with T. vaginalis infection was 35.37 years. This was comparable with the prospective study from Srilanka by Fernando et al., who reported a mean age of 33 years.
Infection with T. vaginalis can be a marker for high-risk behavior, and the predominant asymptomatic nature of the infection underscores the need for identification of risk factors associated with the infection. Significant risk factors associated with T. vaginalis infection in our study were a history of pre/extramarital sexual contact in the women (OR = 8.250, 95% CI 2.594-26.234), husband having extramarital contact (OR = 5.916, 95% CI 2.559-13.679), a history of symptomatic partner in the form of dysuria and urethral discharge suggestive of trichomoniasis in men (OR = 6.899, 95% CI 1.974-24.110), and alcohol consumption by women (OR = 106.71, 95% CI 5.356-2126.3). Kaur et al., in their study in north India to assess the prevalence of T. vaginalis infection in symptomatic women as well as in women with carcinoma cervix and HIV infection, observed that being a housewife, belonging to the middle socioeconomic status, and non-use of contraception were significantly associated with trichomoniasis.
The signs and symptoms associated with the infection have a relatively low-positive predictive values for trichomoniasis because of the frequent occurrence of these signs and symptoms among women with other infections. , Also, Fouts et al., in their study on women attending a STI clinic in Georgia demonstrated that, if the clinical features alone were used to diagnose trichomoniasis, 88% of the infected women would be missed and 29% would be falsely indicated as having infection. In our study on women presenting with vaginal discharge, the reported symptoms had low-positive predictive values for trichomoniasis. Among the clinical signs in women with vaginal discharge, having a profuse vaginal discharge (OR = 4.426, 95% CI 1.994-9.823), malodorous discharge (OR = 3.554, 95% CI 1.507-8.381), frothy discharge (OR = 273.29, 95% CI 15.071-4955.7), and mucopurulent or purulent discharge (OR = 27.013, 95% CI 6.292-115.98) were significantly associated with trichomoniasis. Frothy discharge was observed in only 25.9% women in our study, but this was the most specific sign with a positive predictive value of 100%. Colpitis macularis was not observed in any of the women by naked eye examination in our study as colposcopy was not done on a routine basis. Women with T. vaginalis infection have a significantly higher risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) than women without trichomoniasis. Adnexal tenderness, as an evidence of PID was present in 40.7% patients, which was significantly higher than that seen in women without trichomoniasis.
The sensitivity and specificity of microscopic and cytologic examination were assessed considering culture of T. vaginalis as the "reference standard." Whiff test and pH testing are simple tests recommended in the evaluation of vaginal discharge and can be used as screening tools. , pH testing was reported to be a highly sensitive, but less specific screening tool for diagnosis of trichomoniasis. A similar finding was observed in our study, where pH of >4.5 had 100% sensitivity, but a low specificity of 41.3% in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis. Whiff test was observed to have low sensitivity (51.8%) and low specificity (78.8%) in predicting T. vaginalis infection in our study. Women with trichomoniasis have a significantly higher concentration of white blood cells in the vaginal wet mount than those without trichomoniasis. In our study, 55.6% cases with trichomoniasis had pus cells in Gram-stained smear of vaginal discharge.
In our study, we attempted to increase the specificity of these simple screening tests in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis by studying the performances of the combinations of these tests [Table 1]. pH > 4.5 had a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 41.3%. On combining positive Whiff test with pH > 4.5 and including cases that were positive for both tests, the specificity was increased by two folds (78.8%). Similar finding was observed on combining pus cells in Gram-stained smear with pH > 4.5. When all three (pH > 4.5, Whiff test, pus cells in Gram-stained smear) tests were combined, the specificity (97.3%) approached to that of our reference standard diagnostic test. This offers an advantage in settings where culture is not available and where the patient may be lost to follow-up due to it being time-consuming.
The diagnosis of trichomoniasis in women is most commonly made by wet mount examination; the Papanicolaou smear represents a common, readily available cytological technique for primary screening of trichomoniasis. In our study, the sensitivity of wet mount and Papanicolaou smear was observed to be 66.7% and 76%, respectively; both being 100% specific with 100% positive predictive value in the diagnosis of T. vaginalis infection. Thus, culture of direct wet mount positive vaginal specimens may be unnecessary owing to the 100% specificity of the test. Since our study was restricted to women with symptomatic T. vaginalis infection, it is probable that these women harbored greater numbers of organisms and thus had a higher rate of positivity for wet mount. On combining wet mount with Papanicolaou smear, the sensitivity increased to 92.6%; this has an implication in resource-limited setting where culture may not be available, combining Papanicolaou smear with wet mount would help identify few more cases of trichomoniasis that would have been missed by wet mount alone. [Figure 1] shows an algorithm that can be followed for diagnosis of trichomoniasis.
|Figure 1: Algorithm for diagnosis of trichomoniasis derived from our study|
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To conclude, in our study, a moderate prevalence of T. vaginalis infection was observed, though the prevalence in the community might be higher as we had included only symptomatic women when majority of the infection is asymptomatic. The majority of the women with trichomoniasis had co-infections with other organisms. We observed a significant association of trichomoniasis with PID, resulting in reproductive morbidity. The poor clinical value of symptoms and signs in the diagnosis of T. vaginalis infection could be corrected by appropriate combination of simple tests that increases the performance of these screening tests comparable to that of the diagnostic tests, especially, in the setting of non-availability of culture for T. vaginalis.
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Can You Speed Up the Process of Recovery from Shoulder Surgery?
We ask a lot of our shoulders. Most joints in the human body are simple hinges that allow a bone to move forward and back. But our shoulders not only lets our arms go forward and back, but also up and down and any compass direction in between. Not only that, they rotate and twist. When there’s a problem that limits these movements, it’s understandable that we would want it fixed as soon as possible.
All this functionality, though, comes from a pretty elaborate structure involving multiple joints, bones, tendons, muscles, cartilage, membranes, and cushioning materials. With all that complexity, there’s a lot that can go wrong. And there’s a lot of care that must be taken when something does go wrong. It’s not something that can—or should—be rushed.
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No matter the condition that leads to a shoulder surgery—whether it’s dislocation, impingement, frozen shoulder, torn cartilage or tendons, or arthritis—the best thing you can do afterward is to follow the advice of your doctor and physical therapist. That means sticking to the plan and not trying to force an early recovery by overusing your shoulder before it’s ready.
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You can break down the recovery period into blocks. Your progress will vary depending on the nature of your injury and the type of surgery. But in general it will look something like this:
- The First Six Weeks—Immediately after surgery your biggest concern will be pain management. Your doctor might recommend cold packs to reduce swelling and pain, although some studies suggest this could slow recovery. Anti-inflammatory pain medications such as aspirin can help, but follow the advice of your doctor here. Beware prescription opioids, which carry the risk of addiction with little benefit over over-the-counter options.
During this time, you’ll need to keep the shoulder as still as possible. Use a sling to support the arm and take the pressure off the surgery site. The best thing you can do for your shoulder at this point is to avoid injuring it all over again while it’s still in its fragile state.
Although you’ll need to avoid moving the arm yourself, your physical therapist be able to move it for you. These “passive movements” (performed without contracting the muscles in your arm) will help to prevent the formation of scar tissue, which might otherwise limit your range of motion later.
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Clearing The FBAR
If you are a U.S. citizen or resident and you have a financial interest in, or signature authority over, a non-U.S. bank or securities account, you must report it on FinCEN Form 114, more often known as the FBAR. The only major exception is if the aggregate value of your foreign accounts never exceeds $10,000 during the calendar year. This rule also applies to U.S. entities, so corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, estates and trusts also should file if the entity owns or has signature authority over such accounts. In addition to filing an FBAR if you maintained foreign financial accounts that totaled more than $10,000 at any point in the calendar year, you must indicate this fact on Form 1040, Schedule B of your income tax return.
Signature authority, for the IRS, means that you can control the disposition of assets in the account directly. For instance, a financial adviser who can buy and sell investments within the account but who cannot distribute assets does not have signature authority. Nor does approving a disbursement that a subordinate employee actually orders count toward signature authority. If this seems unclear to you, you are not alone. The Treasury Regulations are often opaque, and it generally pays to err on the side of caution.
Such caution is necessary because improperly filing the FBAR can trigger civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation. The penalty for willfully failing to file is the greater of $100,000 or 50 percent of the account balance, with the potential for criminal penalties as well. These harsh penalties make clear that federal tax authorities take the potential of tax evasion through foreign accounts very seriously.
However, while you should be careful with your FBAR filing, do not let the process intimidate you. Consider consulting a tax expert, especially one with experience in international tax compliance. He or she will be able to assist you in preparing and filing your FBAR electronically; unlike most of the forms discussed below, the FBAR must be filed from FinCEN’s online system with the Department of the Treasury, rather than attached to the taxpayer’s annual return. It is also worth noting that the due date for the FBAR recently changed. It is now due at the same time as Form 1040 (usually April 15).
Specified Foreign Assets
U.S. citizens and residents who own “specified” foreign assets must report them to the IRS on Form 8938, which is attached to their annual tax returns (and due at the same time). Nonresident aliens who elect to be treated as resident aliens on a joint tax return must also file Form 8938 if they own specified foreign assets. The term “specified” covers any financial account maintained by a foreign financial institution, but also a few other particular types of foreign assets:
- Stock or securities issued by a non-U.S. person;
- Interest in a foreign entity;
- Financial instruments or contracts in which the issuer or the counterparty is not a U.S. person.
Specified foreign assets do not include foreign real estate unless it is held through a foreign trust, partnership or other entity, in which case the interest in the foreign entity itself is reportable. Foreign currency is also excluded, as are U.S. financial accounts that hold foreign securities. For example, if you own shares in a U.S. mutual fund that holds foreign stock, you do not need to report it on Form 8938.
Like the FBAR, Form 8938 has a value threshold for filing. For unmarried taxpayers living in the United States (or married taxpayers filing separately), the total value of specified foreign assets must be more than $50,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $75,000 at any time during the tax year; for married taxpayers filing jointly, these thresholds are $100,000 and $150,000, respectively. Taxpayers living abroad have higher thresholds: $200,000 and $300,000 for single filers, and $400,000 and $600,000 for joint filers. Note, however, that you must be a bona fide resident or physically present in the foreign country for at least 330 days in the year to qualify.
Most important, filing an FBAR does not relieve you of the responsibility of filing Form 8938 and vice versa. Many taxpayers will file both.
Transfers And Transactions
The FBAR and Form 8938 cover many of the foreign accounts and assets U.S. taxpayers tend to hold. But the IRS also wants to know about property that U.S. taxpayers and entities give to or receive from foreign corporations, foreign trusts and foreign individuals.
If a U.S. person or entity transfers property to a foreign corporation, including, but not limited to, cash and securities, the transferor must file Form 926, “Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation.” The form will ask for details including the date of transfer, the transferee’s information, the property’s fair market value at the time of transfer and any applicable basis. If the transaction is an exchange, you will also need to report details on the transfer and amount of gain recognized. Forgetting to file is costly; the penalty for failing to file is 10 percent of the fair market value of the property. While the penalty is capped at $100,000, this limit does not apply if the taxpayer intentionally disregarded the requirement. Like Form 8938, this form is attached to the taxpayer’s annual tax return and is due at the same time.
If the transaction is with a foreign trust, rather than a foreign corporation, you must report any transfers, whether you are the donor or the recipient. In this case, you will use Form 3520, “Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts.” This form also covers certain large gifts from foreign persons to U.S. taxpayers. For transactions with foreign trusts, any amount is reportable. Bequests from foreign estates or gifts from nonresident alien individuals must be reported if they exceed $100,000, as must gifts exceeding an annually adjusted threshold ($15,671 in tax year 2016) that come from a foreign corporation or partnership. Form 3520 is also due along with your income tax return, including any extensions.
Unlike some of the other forms discussed, Form 3520 comes with a relatively complex formula for determining penalties. If you fail to timely file the form, or file it with incorrect or incomplete information, the penalty is the greater of $10,000 or the following, as applicable:
- 35 percent of the gross value of property transferred to a foreign trust or
- 35 percent of the gross value of distributions received from a foreign trust or
- 5 percent of the gross value of the portion of trust assets treated as owned by a U.S. person under the grantor trust.
For a gift from a foreign individual, the penalty is 5 percent of the gift amount for each month you fail to report, capped at 25 percent total.
Passive Foreign Investment Companies
Owning shares of a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, subjects U.S. taxpayers to a complicated set of rules enacted in the 1980s in order to eliminate beneficial tax treatment for certain offshore investments. Under the current rules, in most cases PFIC distributions are taxed as ordinary income, rather than as long-term capital gains or dividends.
This raises the question: What counts as a PFIC? According to the law, a corporation fits the definition if it meets either the income test or the asset test. In the first instance, if 75 percent or more of the corporation’s gross income for the taxable year is passive, the entity qualifies as a PFIC. Alternately, a PFIC may be a corporation in which at least 50 percent of the corporation’s assets produce passive income or are held for that purpose.
PFIC shareholders must file Form 8621, “Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund,” if they receive direct or indirect distributions from the company in a given tax year. They must also file, however, if they: recognize a gain on disposing of PFIC stock; make an election reportable in Part II of the form; or meet several other reporting requirements. Since PFIC reporting can become relatively complicated, most taxpayers to whom the rules apply will want to involve professionals to ensure that they meet their responsibilities where such assets are concerned.
U.S. Transfer Taxes
Gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (or GST) taxes occasionally involve foreign property. These taxes may change or vanish under the new administration, but as of this writing, gross estates valued above $5.49 million and annual gifts above $14,000 are still subject to federal gift and estate tax. It is important to note that these totals include assets and real property held outside of the United States. There is no separate form for reporting foreign assets in these cases, but all such property must be included on Form 706 for estates and Form 709 for taxpayers who have made gifts in excess of the threshold.
U.S. taxpayers may own foreign assets or accounts for a variety of reasons ranging from investment opportunities to the convenience of local banking when living abroad. Because regulators have developed rigorous reporting requirements for many kinds of foreign assets, approaching such accounts with careful attention will ensure that you can meet your obligations and demonstrate that you are not ignoring Uncle Sam. | <urn:uuid:1de5f6f1-131a-445e-af63-384ced5543e2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wallstreetpit.com/113814-reporting-requirements-foreign-assets-fbar/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.951553 | 2,194 | 1.859375 | 2 |
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As mentioned in an earlier post, increasing organ donation has been one of the focal points for Secretary White. In 1991, Doris Ivy – the sister of the Secretary, had a life-saving kidney transplant that fostered Secretary Whites passionate support for donation in Illinois.Subsequent to this unfortunate event, Secretary White began his almost 2-decade long campaign for promoting organ and tissue donation throughout the state, passionately attending meetings, school presentations, and local community events.
Here’s a brief overview of the history of the organ & tissue donor program: (More detailed information on history can be found here)
- 1992 The Secretary of State becomes the third state in the nation to create a Organ and Tissue Donor Registry. A 1-800-210-2106 telephone line was established for the program as well.
- 1993 The Illinois General Assembly began heavily funding for the promotion of the Organ & Tissue Donor program in Driver Services facilities across the state
- 1995 Drivers Ed/Health classes across the state are now insisted to educate students on the registry and importance of donation. Pamphlets, videos, and brochures were made available to them as well as speakers free-of-charge.
- 1995 Many promotional infographics such as billboards and other promotional materials were made available in Spanish
- 1996 A large public awareness campaign for organ & tissue donation among the African American community was launched
- 2003 The Organ Donor Leave Act was passed with allows for state employees who donated to take paid time off
- 2005 The First Person Consent law was passed which makes donation legally binding. Anyone can be removed from the list at any time through request at the 1-800 phone number mentioned above
- 2009 A statewide campaign was initiated with Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 2012 The “Be a Hero” campaign was initiated to target college students to join the registry
- 2014 A partnership was re-proposed and begun with the Health Department of the United States.
- 2016 Drivers facilities statewide were encouraged to present stories from local families about their experiences with organ
- 2017 The “What If” campaign was initiated – promoting stories of recipients and ‘what if’ they never received their life-saving organ
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Microfilm of the Calhoun Chronicle 9/10/1895
STORE CLERK STUNNED
A few days ago a beautiful, and blushing maid from the country brought some chickens to Wiant & Barr's store to sell or exchange for goods.
They were securely tied by the feet and she placed them up on the produce counter. "Crow" Stump, the bashful clerk, stepped around to the counter and smilingly asked: "Do you think they will lay there?"
To which the blushing maid replied: "No, they are all roosters." "Crow" has not smiled since.
CALHOUN FAIR HAS BALLOON ASCENSIONS & PARACHUTES
There will be balloon ascensions and parachute leaps at the Calhoun County Fair, a thrilling, sensational and attractive feature.
When at an altitude of several thousand feet Prof. Trainor will jump from the balloon and descend to the ground in the presence of all.
FIRST COLORED MAN TO BE ON JURY
Peter Hicks, the barber, has been drawn on the petit jury for the next term of the court. He is the first colored man ever drawn on a jury in this county.
GEORGE MCKEE TAKES FIRST TRAIN RIDE
George McKee, the oldest barber in the State, went to the Pennsboro fair this week. It was the first time in his life that he ever been on a railroad.
When the train got to going about 40 miles an hour he got scared and grabbed hold of the seat, and refused to let go. When the train entered the first tunnel he thought it was kingdom come with him and as the train shot into daylight he was found on his knees praying like a good fellow.
It was the first time ever tried to pray.
He said to a fellow passenger that if he ever got back to Parkersburg alive no one would never again get in such a fix.
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The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a voluntary program for agricultural landowners. Through CRP, you can receive annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to establish long-term, resource conserving covers on eligible farmland (From USDA).
Landowners voluntary take land out of production in environmentally sensitive areas which will limit erosion and the washing of nutrients into waterways while providing expanded habitat for wildlife. In return, landowners receive a rental payment from the Farm Service Agency.
The program requires federal funding to incentivize the program and must offer cost sharing benefits to return formerly agricultural lands to their natural states.
Example 1: Federal Farm Service Agency
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The King Throws a Lavish Party
1 The following events happened in the days of Ahasuerus. (I am referring to that Ahasuerus who used to rule over a hundred and twenty-seven provinces extending all the way from India to Ethiopia.) 2 In those days, as King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne in Susa the citadel, 3 in the third year of his reign he provided a banquet for all his officials and his servants. The army of Persia and Media was present, as well as the nobles and the officials of the provinces.
4 He displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendour of his majestic greatness for a lengthy period of time – a hundred and eighty days, to be exact! 5 When those days were completed, the king then provided a seven-day banquet for all the people who were present in Susa the citadel, for those of highest standing to the most lowly. It was held in the court located in the garden of the royal palace. 6 The furnishings included linen and purple curtains hung by cords of the finest linen and purple wool on silver rings, alabaster columns, gold and silver couches displayed on a floor made of valuable stones of alabaster, mother-of-pearl, and mineral stone. 7 Drinks were served in golden containers, all of which differed from one another. Royal wine was available in abundance at the king’s expense. 8 There were no restrictions on the drinking, for the king had instructed all of his supervisors that they should do as everyone so desired. 9 Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in King Ahasuerus’ royal palace.
Queen Vashti is Removed from Her Royal Position
10 On the seventh day, as King Ahasuerus was feeling the effects of the wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who attended him, 11 to bring Queen Vashti into the king’s presence wearing her royal high turban. He wanted to show the people and the officials her beauty, for she was very attractive. 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s bidding conveyed through the eunuchs. Then the king became extremely angry, and his rage consumed him.
13 The king then inquired of the wise men who were discerners of the times – for it was the royal custom to confer with all those who were proficient in laws and legalities. 14 Those who were closest to him were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. These men were the seven officials of Persia and Media who saw the king on a regular basis and had the most prominent offices in the kingdom. 15 The king asked, “By law, what should be done to Queen Vashti in light of the fact that she has not obeyed the instructions of King Ahasuerus conveyed through the eunuchs?”
16 Memucan then replied to the king and the officials, “The wrong of Queen Vashti is not against the king alone, but against all the officials and all the people who are throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus. 17 For the matter concerning the queen will spread to all the women, leading them to treat their husbands with contempt, saying, ‘When King Ahasuerus gave orders to bring Queen Vashti into his presence, she would not come.’ 18 And this very day the noble ladies of Persia and Media who have heard the matter concerning the queen will respond in the same way to all the royal officials, and there will be more than enough contempt and anger! 19 If the king is so inclined, let a royal edict go forth from him, and let it be written in the laws of Persia and Media that cannot be repealed, that Vashti may not come into the presence of King Ahasuerus, and let the king convey her royalty to another who is more deserving than she. 20 And let the king’s decision which he will enact be disseminated throughout all his kingdom, vast though it is. Then all the women will give honour to their husbands, from the most prominent to the lowly.”
21 The matter seemed appropriate to the king and the officials. So the king acted on the advice of Memucan. 22 He sent letters throughout all the royal provinces, to each province according to its own script and to each people according to its own language, that every man should be ruling his family and should be speaking the language of his own people. | <urn:uuid:04b80dd2-3958-4385-ad55-f6b9c371d21f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://gucu.org.uk/the-bible/the-old-testament/esther/esther-1/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.980236 | 972 | 2.578125 | 3 |
Al Siraat College is pleased to inform that we are providing "Oral health Program” for Foundation to Year 2 students in collaboration with the School Dental Group this semester. This group makes the dental visits more convenient for parents by seeing the students during school hours.
This oral health awareness program will not only educate students and parents about the oral hygiene perspective but also providing treatment where ever required. The Oral Health Program is specifically designed for children and Dental Practitioners working with School Dental have extensive experience and training with working with and treating children.
Yes, our students are already attending PHASE 1
- Phase 1: Detect and Arrest!
During our Detect and Arrest Phase we are able to detect any problems the students may have and arrest them, to stop the problem from developing into a more complex and serious problem.
For this first visit to our school, an Oral Hygiene Unit will attend to the students general oral hygiene care. This phase may comprise of a check-up and clean, preventative bitewing x-rays for early caries detection and a remineralisation application to strengthen teeth.
An Oral Health Report will be completed for each student to be sent home to their parents informing them of their current oral health condition. A Treatment Plan may also be made to outline any relevant further treatment the student requires and is attached to their Oral Health Report. | <urn:uuid:e1295be5-c809-49e1-b6a0-ec4cd5f1824c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au/gallery/junior-school/oral-health-education-program-phase-1/august-2016 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.958033 | 281 | 2.1875 | 2 |
With Washington turning its attention more to the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. has agreed to increase military aid to the Philippines and help its ally on maritime security.
China tensions spur deeper US-Philippine alliance
By Jim Gomez, The Associated Press
China’s assertive behavior is breathing life into America’s historically tumultuous relationship with the Philippines.
With Washington turning its attention more to the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. and the Philippines last week held the first joint meeting of their top diplomats and defense chiefs. The U.S. increased military aid and resolved to help its ally on maritime security.
The steps came with the Philippines locked in a standoff with China over competing territorial claims in the South China Sea that has stoked passions on both sides. The U.S. is a walking a delicate diplomatic line. It doesn’t want the dispute to escalate, but it is showing where its strategic interests lie.
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16 Aug Sustainable Food Futures (NEW BOOK)
Voltaire once said that “no problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking”.
In this book, we put that statement to the test. The problems plaguing food systems are well researched and well known. But how can we support transformation towards sustainable and just food systems?
One thing is clear, the objective of future food systems can no longer be to simply maximise productivity
We are very pleased to announce that our new book, Sustainable Food Futures: Multidisciplinary Solutions, has just been published. The book includes proposals for solutions to move us toward more sustainable food futures. The solutions, which are based on concrete cases, are organised around 4 themes:
- Recognizing place
- Enhancing participation
- Challenging markets
- Designing sustainable food futures
The solutions proposed in this book can be read as an atlas of possibilities.
There are multiple roads we can, and must, travel to bring us towards our destination: just and sustainable food futures. And yet, instead of moving towards a brighter future, we continue with a status quo that is not good enough.
To reach sustainable food futures, we require diligent and creative route planning. Not every route will work for everyone, or every context. Some routes will require us to go off road, while others take us along the toll roads. Others set about redefining what we know to be a road, and some may lead us directly to road blocks.
It is our hope that the majority will lead us to new social-technical or social-economic arrangements that promote just, sustainable, and fair food futures.
The book is available as a hardback, paperback and eBook. We would really appreciate it if you could ask your local libraries to purchase a copy! PS- it includes recipes!
1. Sustainable Food Futures: Multidisciplinary solutions
Jessica Duncan and Megan Bailey
Part I: Recognizing Place
2. Cultural Relevance in Arctic food Security Initiatives
Carie Hoover, Colleen Parker, Claire Hornby, Sonja Ostertag, Kayla Hansen, Tristan Pearce, and Lisa Loseto
3. Rebuilding Consumers’ Trust in Food: Community Supported Agriculture in China
4. Place-based food systems: “re-valuing local” and fostering socio-ecological sustainability
Susanna E. Klassen and Hannah Wittman
5. Recovering Farmland Commons
Part II: Enhancing Participation
6. The Political Economy of Customary Land Rights in Mozambique: Lessons from a Food Sovereignty Movement
7. Small-scale aquaculture in the Bolivian Amazon: A contextually-based solution for positive social and economic outcomes
Tiffanie Rainville, Sean Irwin, Verónica Hinojosa, Cintya Castellón, Widen Abastoflor
8. Building ‘A World Where Many Worlds Fit’: Indigenous Autonomy, Mutual Aid, and an (Anti-Capitalist) Moral Economy of the (Rebel) Peasant
Part III: Challenging Markets
9. Knowing how to bring food to the market: appreciating the contribution of intermediary traders to the future of food availability in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mirjam Schoonhoven-Speijer, Ellen Mangnus, Sietze Vellema
10. Certify sustainable retailers?
Simon R. Bush
11. The solution cannot be conventionalized: Protecting the alterity of fairer and more sustainable food networks
Raquel Ajates Gonzalez
Part IV: Designing sustainable food futures
12. Cultured meat, better than beans?
Cor van der Weele
13. Soil Currency: Exploring a more equitable, sustainable, and participatory economic system
14. From pirate islands to communities of hope: Reflections on the circular economy of food systems
Stefano Pascucci and Jessica Duncan
Part V: Conclusions
15. Caution: Road work ahead
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In this cryptogram worksheet, students fill out the key to a code and decipher a cryptogram about Abraham Lincoln. Students fill in the missing letters and read the message. The pattern in the key is not obvious.
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Our finance minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has a habit of saying some alarming things and this one really caught my attention. Through the Herald he boldly told the world that Zimbabwe’s galloping inflation rate will slow in October. I love a challenge so I decided to take my time and investigate his claims. Let’s look at my findings in relation to the story.
Well it was really much ado about nothing. The minister is not wrong but may be proven wrong in October. The minister’s argument is that because October 2018’s year on year inflation was a massive 20,8%, which saw a sharp rise from September 2018’s 5.39%, October 2019’s inflation rate will be much slower and therefore record a slowing in inflation.
If for some reason you don’t recall the events of October 2018, I don’t blame you because a lot happens in our country. October 2018 was the first time we saw a soft admission that Bond note and the US dollar were not at par as we had been led to believe all along. This was implied by asking banks to separate our existing foreign currency accounts from new foreign currency accounts. In so doing the market quickly reacted by dumping bond and RTGS balances as fast as possible. The money depreciated rapidly, prices were adjusted accordingly and we hit that inflation.
All things considered
Well all things considered the Minister May have his calculations more than a little bit off here. Since October 2018 spike in the rate of inflation it has not abated. The inflation rate is increasing at an increasing rate.
As my simple timeline above shows the Minister was certainly correct about that 15.46% spike in October. However, since then the inflation rate has crept up aggressively to almost March the 15.46%, coming in at 14.81 in January and without some major changes in behavior we can fully expect it to above that 15. The graph below shows the trend clearly.
The RTGS dollar will surely have its say on the situation but only just. In essence the RTGS dollar has not changed what we’ve been doing, so it’s difficult to expect it to buck the trend. The price of the US dollar is key to determining prices in Zimbabwe as US dollar pegging is the most common pricing method. The inter-bank market and the Bereau de Change have not been setup to avail foreign currency to people nor to buy it at favorable rates compared to the parallel market.
We already know that Zimbabwe’s economy is largely informal in spite of the destruction of tuckshops in certain areas. So, the inflation rate is determined by the rate which informal traders access foreign currency, that 1:2.5 bank rate is meaningless if its inaccessible. On that point lines of credit have secured for foreign currency to be loaned to the interbank market. Some have already spoken about the arbitrage opportunity presented for those who have access to the banks 2.5 who can easily turn around and sell for 4.15 on the parallel market and make a cool profit without breaking a sweat. That’s fair and fine but if the banks are selling foreign currency at what is effectively a loss, who pays for the line of credit? That’s right, the taxpayer subsidizes the bank. Perhaps another thing to say the 2% tax will cover?
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6 November, 16.00 – 17.00 CET
This panel will build on the November 5th Falling Walls discussion “Combating systemic racism in science” to bring together key players across the scientific community: funders, research institutions, associations and publishers. The panel will seek to address the burning question posed by the first panel: how can we work together to create a more inclusive research ecosystem using its nuts and bolts – such as funding, publishing, peer review, evaluation, conferences and, of course, the research itself.
Falling Walls Circle Tables will give the spotlight to world-leading scientists, science strategists and policy-makers from academia, business and politics discuss how we can apply science, research and innovation to get the world moving again.
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International Science Council
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China pushes back on dissent. Misgivings over Xi's leadership spread. Dalai Lama succession plan. By Hamish McDonald.
China pushes back on dissent into darkness
While our politicians and the military-intelligence complex hyperventilate over the rising assertiveness of China under Xi Jinping and his seemingly limitless supplies of cash, significant push-back is starting to emerge in China itself.
There is always subversive humour in totalitarian states. Among the latest in China, the equation of Xi with Winnie the Pooh, the portly bear tending to get his hand stuck in the honey jar, leading to online censorship of the reference and a ban on Disney’s Christopher Robin movie. Then on July 4, a young woman named Dong Yaoqiong live-streamed a video of herself splashing ink on a portrait of Xi, and railing against state “brain control”. She’s been taken to a mental hospital.
But a more serious challenge came on July 24 when embattled liberal institute Unirule in Beijing published online a 10,000-character essay by Xu Zhangrun, long regarded as one of China’s most brilliant legal scholars and a professor at the prestigious Tsinghua University.
In it, Xu forthrightly attacked the trend of Chinese politics as “betrayal” of the consensus governing the country since the rejection of Mao Zedong’s ruinous rule after his death in 1976: security and stability, limited property rights, personal freedoms, openness to the world, and set terms for the top leadership.
Now the rising cult of personality, the intrusion of spying into personal and academic life, the promotion of state activity at the expense of private enterprise, the warmth towards “evil regimes” such as North Korea and Venezuela, the tension with democracies, elite privilege, and the squandering of resources on foreign aid were taking China back to Maoist class-struggle politics.
“Who would have thought that, after four decades of the Open Door and Reform, our Sacred Land would once more witness a Personality Cult?” Xu wrote. “The Party media is going to great lengths to create a new Idol, and in the process it is offering up to the world an image of China as Modern Totalitarianism. Portraits of the Leader are hoisted on high throughout the Land, as though possessed of some spiritual mana. This only adds to all the absurdity. And then, on top of that, the speeches of That Official, formerly things that were merely to be recorded by secretaries in a pro forma bureaucratic manner, are now carefully collected in finely bound editions, printed in vast quantities and handed out free throughout the world.”
The tipping point, for Xu, was the scrapping of the limit of two five-year terms for the state president and premier by the National People’s Congress in March this year – “like scrapping 30 years of political reform with one flick of the pen”. Xu called for its immediate reversal, along with rehabilitation for the Tiananmen protesters before next year’s 30th anniversary of the massacre.
This summary can hardly give even a taste of the impact of Xu’s petition, written with immense scholarly depth drawing on more than a century of earlier examples of courageous objections to arbitrary rule.
As the Australian sinologist Geremie Barmé wrote along with a translation in the China Heritage online journal: “Xu Zhangrun’s powerful plea is not a simple work of ‘dissent’, as the term is generally understood in the sense of samizdat protest literature. Given the unease within China’s elites today, its implications are also of a different order from liberal pro-Western ‘dissident writing’. Xu has issued a challenge from the intellectual and cultural heart of China, to the political heart of the Communist Party.”
What happens to him remains to be seen. Xu is reported to be in Japan getting treatment for cancer. He can expect trial for sedition if he returns. “I’m done talking,” Xu concluded his essay. “I leave my own life and death to destiny, the rise and fall of the nation to Heaven.”
Xi gloss wears off
It does not yet amount to a challenge to Xi Jinping’s power – he has control over the Communist Party machinery, the economic agencies, the security apparatus and the People’s Liberation Army – but misgivings are reported to be widespread at senior levels, and faith has fallen in his leadership.
As the well-connected Hong Kong analyst Willy Wo-Lap Lam reports, there have been subtle reactions, such as the withdrawal of posters of Xi and his exploits around some cities, the sidelining of some of his key aides, and banning media from referring to Xi’s scheme of grabbing the lead in key technologies, known as “Made in China 2025”. The media are also banned from talking about a “trade war” with the United States.
Lam sees open dissent breaking out among China’s economic policymakers about the right response to Donald Trump’s tariffs. With China’s imports equalling a quarter of the value of its exports in the bilateral trade with the US, Xi’s policy of a “tooth for a tooth” lacks firepower, as does the capacity for domestic stimulus after Xi’s six years of propping up growth with debt. It’s been left to the recently permitted 10 per cent fall in the yuan to assist Chinese exporters, inviting more action by Trump.
“While Xi has arrogated decision-making authority on all major economic questions, the supreme leader seems to lack the professional knowledge and expertise to function as economic czar,” Lam observed.
Xu’s petition also attacked Xi’s largesse abroad, as the world’s largest foreign aid donor. “How can this wealth be so blithely squandered?” he wrote. “The era of face-paced economic growth will come to an end; how can such wanton generosity be allowed — a generosity which, in many ways, is a repetition of [Maoist-era] ‘Support Asia-Africa-Latin America’ that led to countless millions of Chinese having to tighten their belts simply to survive, and which even saw the corpses of those who had starved to death scattered in the fields.”
No doubt, sooner or later, we will see Xi’s biggest signature scheme − the $US1 trillion Belt and Road Initiative to extend rail and sea corridors to Western Europe, East Africa and the Middle East – being likened to Mao’s disastrous Great Leap Forward in the 1950s.
Sino Google times
At this critical point, the move by Google to design a version of its search engine with features acceptable to China’s cyber-police could hardly be worse timed.
The tightly held plan, codenamed “Dragonfly”, was leaked to the US website The Intercept this week. For more than a year, small teams of Google engineers have been working on apps named Maotai and Longfei that would filter banned content when users entered certain trigger words.
Google had offered a censored search engine in China in 2006, but stopped it in 2010, taking a stance for freedom of expression. In 2015, parent company Alphabet added “Do the Right Thing” to Google’s earlier motto “Don’t Be Evil”. The leaks suggest the company is now working with the dark side.
Beijing’s apparatchiks are meanwhile preparing for the most bizarre exercise in the annals of atheist communism: controlling the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.
The present Dalai Lama, the much-loved 14th, is 83 and reported to be seriously ill with prostate cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. He has undergone treatment over the past two years in the US and is going to Switzerland this month for further therapy, according to reports from Dharamsala, his seat in exile since fleeing the communist seizure of Tibet in 1959.
A new Dalai Lama is located by parties of monks, seeking signs of affinity with the deceased among young boys born at the time of the old lama’s death.
The most recent succession of the more junior Panchen Lama shows how Beijing plays it. After the last Panchen Lama died suddenly in 1989, monks identified a boy in Tibet and he was duly endorsed by the Dalai Lama. Officials whisked the boy to Beijing, never to be seen in public again. Compliant monks produced a list of alternative names, the winner drawn lottery-style from a “golden urn”. Traditionally, the Panchen Lama supervises the search for the new Dalai Lama. This thoroughly indoctrinated one will no doubt be of great assistance.
This article was first published in the print edition of The Saturday Paper on August 11, 2018 as "China pushes back on dissent into darkness".
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Hudson Valley Rail Trail
Explore the paved four-mile, east to west, Hudson Valley Rail stretching from the Hudson River through the hamlet of Highland. Whether you prefer to run, walk or inline skate, the Rail Trail is a picturesque and enjoyable way to experience the beauty of the Hudson Valley.
A Hudson Valley Scenic Route
Lined with hardwood forests for much of its length, the Hudson Valley Rail Trail provides a shaded corridor to view a canopy of trees and rock cuts. If you pay attention, you’ll notice wildflowers growing in the crevices of the rocks.
As the trail approaches its western end, it crosses the Black Creek Preserve, a beautiful marshland and wildlife haven. The Hopewell Depot, built in 1873 and once serving as a busy railroad hub, offers a museum and historical photo gallery at the end of the trail.
There are four parking areas along the trail, by Haviland Road, Commercial Avenue, the Rotary Pavilion, and at Tony Williams Park. The trail is fully paved and suitable for hiking, bicycling, rollerblading, cross country skiing, and wheelchair use.
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With Taycan deliveries more than doubled in 2021, Porsche is preparing to push its electrification strategy further by introducing more EVs into its lineup. The all-electric Macan is already underway while just recently, the automaker has confirmed the arrival of a battery-powered 718 sports car by 2025.
In its annual report, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said that more than 80 percent of the company's sales would be EVs by 2030. To support this, Blume confirmed that Porsche will be building its own charging infrastructure, which will go side-by-side with the current partnerships with third-party charging networks.
Gallery: 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS: First Drive
Currently, Tesla is the only major automaker that owns and operates its own DC fast-charging infrastructure network called the Supercharger. Other existing car brands that sell their own EVs partner with third-party charging companies like Ionity in Europe, Electrify Canada in Canada, and Electrify America in the US. With the exception of Tesla's and a few notables, most public charging ports in the US are still Level 2.
Whether Porsche will be building its proprietary DC fast-charging network is still undefined at this point, but it's clear that the EV offensive will be both for third-party companies and the company's own future network.
Apart from the charging stations, Porsche has previously announced the foundation of the Cellforce Group. The newly formed company is in charge of developing and producing high-performance battery cells for the automaker. The production will start by 2024, with an initial capacity of at least 100 MWh annually, or around 100 kWh per vehicle.
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Every year the trends in small businesses change. Small businesses need to determine what works for their business and what changes need to be made for the upcoming new year. Here are some popular trends that people are applying to their businesses in 2019.
Google+ shutting down
If you haven’t heard already Google+ is shutting down during next year. Google+ had popularity when it started but that soon died down quickly. There will certainly be some impact on small businesses which is why businesses may need to adjust their strategies to suit. Many claim they weren’t using it enough, even when looking for new businesses or services. Think about it – would you ever search for “low commission real estate agents” on Google+? Probably not, which is why it’s important to stay relevant.
Be aware of the content marketing trends
To ensure your content marketing strategy will still be positive in 2019 know what the current trends are and the different trends that are affecting other businesses. Adjustments are essentials to keep your content marketing effectively working.
Using voice-activated technology
Voice-activated technology changes the way people are interacting with content. When it comes to communicating with customers and other business holders it is important that you have voice activated tech and be sure to adjust your strategy with this to ensure you are reaching people and people are reaching your content. For example, if you want to find out if an online property sales business is legit, you can use a voice activation such as Siri or Alexa and ask your device directly.
Automation is finding its way into everyone’s businesses. If you have podcasting then you need to look into using automation to make the process easier which will help your business run more efficiently.
Look into the effectiveness of your ads on Facebook
Facebook has brought a tool for measuring your advertising campaigns and what impact they are having. It is vital to keep track of the data for all business that want to get great ROI.
Find franchise opportunities
If you are looking into getting a franchise it can be a little overwhelming. There are so many options available so you need to ensure you do all your research. Franchise websites are good sources of information so check these up before deciding on anything.
Using new mobile apps to improve photos
Having great quality photos on your website is vital. Many business owners prefer to manage their websites via their mobile phone so they can do it on the go. Check out the latest apps that will improve the quality of your images. This is especially important if you sell specific products. But even if you were, say, a commercial property management company, it would be beneficial to have beautiful images of the properties your managing.
In the last few years, remote work has grown in popularity. Co-working spaces offer an increase in productivity. Co-working spaces offer fewer distractions. Many office leasing companies offer co-working space solutions these days, check which company is closest to your area.
Use new tools to enhance your Instagram posts
If you are posting on Instagram regularly but aren’t seeing any positive impacts of the business look into the new tools avail that can help you communicate correctly with potential customers first.
Turn your retail tech around
All businesses know how important it is to change things as they change with the times. Technology thrives in retail businesses. It is time to evolve your tech further beyond 2018 and have the most updates tools, tech, computer software and information available for your customers. This will avoid delays and frustrated customers.
New Ways of Using Social Media
Interacting with other people and sharing content has become so popular with the use of social media. Social media can pose be an excellent marketing opportunity for businesses all over the world.
You can use social media for hundreds of different things
- Promote your business
- Explain about your services
- Read feedback from other customers
- Attract potential customers
- Builds connections with other businesses
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have plenty of positive advantages
- The ability to target certain groups, businesses can target people in particular locations
- Most social media sites are free for businesses and when they do incur costs they are very low-cost, making social media very affordable for businesses
- You can use social media to communicate with potential customers and loyal customers
- Information can be distributed quickly either by private message for one person or on the timeline where it can be viewed by everyone. This makes it easy to get a message to everyone instead of individuals letters and memos
- No high tech computer software is needed and the average person can use social media as they are very easy and simple to navigate through
There are risks involved so be sure that you understand the risks of using social media before getting involved
- The risk of the wrong information being spread about your business
- Negative reviews posted
- Legal problems if you don’t follow copyright laws and privacy legislation
There are many different marketing activities and different social media sites that are better suited.
Twitter: This site is pretty much a micro-blogging service. You can receive and send short messages from loyal customers and potential customers.
Facebook: This site allows you to post photos, videos, promote offers and sell items. You can have private conversations or post to your timeline for everyone on your friend’s list to see.
YouTube: YouTube is a video hosting service that lets people share videos and comment on them. There are different channels you can follow.
Online blogs: Blogs are sites that have a series of posts about certain topics and read almost like a journal.
Businesses are using technology to support their marketing.
- Modify websites to make sure they work on all mobile devices
- Develop an app for electronic devices
- Letting customers shop from the comfort of their own home
Social media can seem daunting at first but once you get the gist of it, it is easy to work out and use.
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tr.v. pranged, prang·ing, prangs Chiefly British
1. To crash (an airplane, for example).
2. To damage by colliding with (a car, for example).
3. To bomb from the air.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
1. an accident or crash in an aircraft, car, etc
2. (Military) an aircraft bombing raid
3. an achievement
4. to crash or damage (an aircraft, car, etc)
5. (Military) to damage (a town, etc) by bombing
[C20: possibly imitative of an explosion; perhaps related to Malay perang war, fighting]
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Past participle: pranged
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|Noun||1.||prang - a crash involving a car or plane |
crash, wreck - a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles); "they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane"
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
|Verb||1.||prang - crash|
aeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane"
auto, automobile, car, motorcar, machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
crash - cause to crash; "The terrorists crashed the plane into the palace"; "Mother crashed the motorbike into the lamppost"
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Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
prang(esp Brit inf)
n (= crash) → Bums m (inf); (of plane) → Bruchlandung f
interj → krach
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On a flight from Auckland, New Zealand, to Queensland, Australia, a flight attendant loudly explained to Michaela Martin that she needed to use a seat belt extender. She felt more humiliated when the crew member recommended Martin book two seats in the future.
Burning with shame, it spurred Martin into action: She knew she had to lose weight.
“The feeling of pure embarrassment and shame is something I'll never forget,” she wrote on Instagram. “I believed … I was worth less than every skinny person on that plane.”
As a teenager, Martin had turned to soda, take-out and junk food to comfort herself.
“It got to the point where I became dangerously obese,” Martin, 25, of Palmerston North, New Zealand, told TODAY via email. “My eating habits spiraled out of control.”
At her heaviest, she weighed 282 pounds, which made her feel alienated.
“I grew up being bullied about my weight and I used to let the opinions of others influence my life choices,” she said.
This led to a dangerous cycle of eating to feel better, which only caused her to gain more weight.
But after the birth of her first daughter and her flight experience, Martin examined her feelings about herself. She hated how she looked, but wondered if learning to love herself could help.
“I was in awe over what my body had just done for me. I had this perfect little human in my arms and my body made her,” she explained. “I had a new appreciation for my body and started learning to love my body.”
Martin also started making small changes. She cut unhealthy foods and sodas from her diet, and ate fresh vegetables and fruits instead. Then she started walking 30 to 40 minutes, four times a week.
“From there, I just built upon it,” she said. “You don’t have to be running a marathon to lose weight, like I used to think."
She started her weight-loss journey four years ago and became pregnant twice throughout the process, causing her weight to fluctuate. Martin had lost 36 pounds, but knew she needed to shed more weight. After the birth of youngest child in March 2017, she dedicated herself again to her efforts.
“I had to learn to switch it up,” she said.
When Martin restarted in August 2017, she weighed 247 pounds and set a goal weight of 176 pounds. To reach her goal, she increased her activity, doing cardio and weight lifting five times a week for over an hour. She also adopted stricter eating habits, including lots of vegetables, lean protein and a little dairy in her regimen. She’s now down to 205 pounds and loves how she feels.
“I've never been so happy and content with myself as a person ever in my life. I love just exuding positivity. I wish I had this kind of mindset when I was younger,” Martin said.
Martin shared these tips for others hoping to lose weight:
1. Don’t just subtract, add.
While cutting sugary, processed foods helped Martin lose weight, adding fruits, vegetables and lean protein helped her feel satisfied. Doing it incrementally made it easier for her to manage.
“Slowly start taking away unhealthy food and introduce more fresh produce,” she said.
2. Find people who want you to ‘win.’
“Surround yourself with positive like-minded people who want (to) see you win,” Martin said. “They will fuel your fire, support you in your journey and be there after you go on your first junk food binge after starting to lose weight.”
3. Stay positive.
Learning to love herself and accept her mistakes helped Martin succeed and remain focused.
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Managing Editor's Note: Our friend's Dennis Debbaudt and Stephen Shore granted us permission to run this video. I was just blown away by how important it is. We use video modeling for small children on the spectrum. This is a version for older kids and adults to learn lifeskills. The first available is on the use of a public restroom. A paper follows the video, please scroll down.
Using a Public Restroom by Dr. Liane Holliday Willey , Dr. Stephen Shore and, Dennis Debbaudt
This short video excerpt from Debbaudt Legacy Productions in progress video Autism & Safe Travel with Dr. Stephen Shore© 2010 illustrates what some of the public men’s room social rules and violations can be.
This video depicts some options and tips for persons on the spectrum, family and educators about social and safety considerations when using a public restroom.
Social Rules for Using a Public Men’s Room
While singing in the shower at home or in your hotel room’s washroom is perfectly acceptable social behavior, carrying a tune or talking in a public men’s room is not. Silence in the men’s room is expected and normal. Silence, in this case, is golden.
Men who violate the rules of the men’s room risk consequences that include others becoming suspicious of the motives of the violator, confronting the violator or reporting the violator to authorities. Worse, perhaps, is that the violator is thought to be someone looking for an illegal sexual liaison. Difficult interactions with sexual adventurers could result. Police conduct undercover operations to root out this illegal activity. Those who get caught in the sting will be questioned, perhaps arrested.
The social rules in the public men’s room include:
• avoiding eye contact
• choosing a urinal or stall as far away from the other person as possible
• looking straight ahead or up and down when using a urinal or stall
• washing up and walking out without engaging in conversation Social Rules for Using a Public Ladies Room differ from the men’s room. Chit chat conversation is normal. For example, asking another woman where they got their blouse or t-shirt or giving a compliment on their appearance is OK.
Eye contact is typically acceptable. It is not, however, standard to talk to ladies in the public restroom, once you are using the stall. An exception? Passing toilet paper under a stall divider to a stranger in need who asks is not considered an unusual or suspicious activity.
For Educators: The norms in a ladies room, however, would be considered unacceptable behavior in a public men’s room. Moms and female teachers should carefully consider the male and female social differences of restroom use. Strongly consider the input, direction, advice and participation of safe, willing men that can model and teach restroom rules to male students.
Social and Personal Safety Tips for using either a ladies or men’s public restroom:
A public restroom can be found at interstate rest areas, airports, restaurants and most public buildings. A private restroom is the one at your home and, to a lesser degree, your hotel room. Remember that hotel walls are notoriously thin. The songs you sing can be heard in the next room!
Do not comment on the noises you hear coming from another stall! If someone is ill or needs your help, they will likely speak out to ask for help. If however, you do think someone is in a situation that requires serious help, seek out and ask a restroom attendant, store manager or security personnel for assistance.
Anyone using the public restroom is in a vulnerable position that a criminal could easily take advantage of. Be aware of your surroundings and do what you can to keep yourself out of harm's way. If you are all alone when you go a public restroom, extra careful to lock your stall door behind you and select a stall near the exit so you can make a fast escape if you absolutely had to.
Additional Social and Personal Safety Tips for using a either male or female public restroom:
• Keep stall doors locked
• Watch your purse, briefcase, wallet and personal belongings
• Use long strap with pull twist to secure your bags to the stall door hook
• Do not carry large amounts of cash
• If possible, carry a cell phone
Here are few tips in case you do need to contact or interact with security or law enforcement:
• Carry and know how to safely produce an ID card
• Develop and carry an autism information card
• Carry the phone numbers of trusted and reliable relatives and friends
If you lose the ability to speak when under stress, consider wearing a MedicAlert bracelet or one that lets the reader know this and that you have an information card.
Develop a Plan for Safe Use of a Public Restroom
1. Discuss the risks with people that you trust
2. Develop a personal plan of how you will use the restroom
3. Practice safe use of the restroom by role playing with people you know and trust
4. Develop a generic or personal disclosure handouts
5. Role play when, where and how you would use them
6. Adapt and amend your plan. They're not written in stone.
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As with traditional farming, the first step to planting CRP is land preparation. With CRP, however, you’re not planting row crops that will be harvested in a few months. You’re establishing native vegetation that will stay in place for at least 10-15 years. Land prep is critical to long term success.
The key to preparing land for CRP and ensuring successful establishment is controlling weeds and reducing competition so that your CRP seed can thrive. While modern farming often relies on tillage to prepare land, this practice is rarely used in CRP establishment (for a number of reasons).
No-till planting is the preferred method and requires a more hands-on approach to combatting weeds. Herbicide plays a large role in this, but before that can be applied, you’ll likely have to do some mowing.
Mowing is another critical part of managing weeds and helping CRP vegetation thrive. It not only keeps the weeds from seeding, but it allows the herbicide to contact new growth and increase plant uptake of chemical.
Herbicide Application for CRP
Once initial mowing has been completed, it’s time for herbicide application. The exact type of herbicide used for CRP depends on the weeds you’re dealing with. Additionally, there are certain restrictions on what herbicide can be used for CRP.
It’s important to be strategic with your herbicide selection and application to maximize effectiveness. Your local NRCS office should be able to provide additional guidance for selecting herbicides and creating a plan.
In addition to mowing and herbicide application, you may also want to carry out a burn plan. This isn’t necessary for everyone. It’s best to speak to NRCS or an experienced CRP service contractor for guidance on whether or not you should burn your field.
Increasing Your Chances of Successful Germination
Successfully establishing CRP is all about making sure your seed mix is able to germinate. Site preparation and proper planting are important parts of this. Equally important, however, is purchasing quality CRP seed with high purity rates.
When buying CRP seed, make sure to make purchase based on PLS (pure live seed). Experienced CRP seed suppliers like All Native Seed, LLC. will already know your seed mix requirements are based on PLS. If you call to order seed and the vendor doesn’t know what PLS is, you are purchasing your seed from the wrong company.
At All Native Seed, CRP seed is our specialty. Our CRP seed has been reprocessed for enhanced purity and tested for noxious weeds such as Palmer amaranth. In addition to providing seed for plans developed by the NRCS, we have our own custom CRP seed mixes created by CRP experts with over 100 years of combined experience.
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A massive investigation into the role of diet on bone health suggests that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables could be the key to slowing down the onset of osteoporosis in women.
The research, commissioned by the UK Food Standards Agency, involved more than 3,000 Scottish women. Researchers looked at women at different stages of the menopause - some of whom were taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - recorded their intake of particular nutrients and gave them scans to measure their bone density at hip and spine.
According to a statement from the FSA the results indicated a possible link between eating fruit and vegetables and stronger hip bones in women before and around the time of menopause.
Osteoporosis a major health problem that also has a significant burden on the health services of European countries, results in pain, loss of mobility and independence for many people. Bone health is particularly important for women around the menopause because changes in hormone levels, particularly oestrogen, accelerate bone loss.Around three million people suffer from osteoporosis in the UK. A third of women over 50 years of age will suffer a fracture because of it and one in 12 men.
In addition to the role of fruit and vegetables the study also suggests that there may be a link between the amount of vitamin D that women consume and bone density in post-menopausal women who are not on HRT. A major source of vitamin D is sunlight but diet is important, particularly so in colder climes.
The FSA suggests that the apparent protective effect of fruit and vegetables could be due directly to the nutrients or it is possible that the alkaline salts produced when they are digested are having an effect. These might help to counteract the acid salts that are produced by other foods such as meat and cheese. So, continues the FSA, the alkalinity generated by the fruit and vegetables could prevent the need for alkaline salts to be released from bone and so maintain the bones' strength.
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Auto insurance companies universally set per accident and sometimes per person limits on how much can be collected after a collision for which they are liable. These limits are based on the specifics of the policy in question, usually involving how much the insured pays.
While the question of how many accidents occurred is typically a simple one, there are scenarios wherein certain facts could raise doubt. This is commonly the case in multiple-vehicle accidents. It’s not uncommon in these situations for plaintiffs to argue more than one crash occurred. The simple reason for this the more accidents there were, the more insurance money will be available. In many cases, the number of claimants will not affect the per-accident payout (so the more claimants there are, the less can be paid to each individually). Meanwhile, proving there was more than one accident could mean more damages collected per claim.
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- L-Tyrosine is a nonessential amino acid that is used to make the catecholamine neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine (adrenaline).
- Acts as an anti-stress compound for acute stressors such as strenuous exercise.
- While L-tyrosine is less water soluble than other forms of tyrosine (N-acetyl tyrosine, for example), it is more bioavailable in the body and thus raises plasma tyrosine levels up to 10x more than other forms of tyrosine.
- Tyrosine is commonly dosed between 500-2,000mg up to 60 minutes prior to activity.
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 2,000mg L-Tyrosine per serving.
- Choline Bitartrate contains approximately 40% choline by weight, with choline turning into acetylcholine (the learning neurotransmitter).
- Increases methylation to the same degree as trimethylglycine (TMG), having a positive impact on the cardiovascular, neurological, reproductive, and detoxification systems.
- Without adequate methylation a number of important molecules cannot be efficiently produced, including serotonin, norepinephrine and epinephrine, and nitric oxide.
- Choline bitartrate is also shown to reduce fatty liver buildup, increasing the transport of triglycerides into the blood and to peripheral tissues from the liver (such as skeletal muscle) to be oxidized as a fuel source.
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 2,000mg Choline Bitartrate per serving.
- Garcinia Cambogia is a typically culinary fruit that is rich in hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
- HCA inhibits the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of fatty acids via de novo lipogenesis.
- Inhibits serotonin reuptake and reduces appetite.
- Reduces serum levels of insulin (fat storage hormone) and leptin (hormone made by fat cells that helps regulate energy balance).
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 1,667mg Garcinia Cambogia per serving.
- Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is traditionally consumed as a tea (similar to green tea) and is a good source of caffeine as well as other bioactive compounds like quercitin, ursolic acid, and chlorogenic acid which show promise in weight management.
- Evidence suggests that in higher doses, yerba mate has appetite suppressing effects and positive effects on metabolism and fat loss.
- Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
- Reduces LDL cholesterol and protects the heart and cardiovascular system.
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 1,500mg Yerba Mate per serving.
- Acetyl L-Carnitine is a carnitine molecule bound to an acetyl group that provides more neurological benefits compared to other versions of carnitine (such as L-carnitine) because it crosses the blood-brain barrier and increases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain.
- Reduces mental fatigue, protects the brain, and fights a decline in mitochondrial number and function, thereby increasing energy production.
- Increases nitric oxide (NO) production leading to greater blood flow and “pump” during exercise as well as increased oxygenation of muscle tissue.
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 1,000mg Acetyl L-Carnitine per serving.
- Phenylethylamine (PEA) is a trace amine that acts as a neurotransmitter and has positive effects on many of the “happy hormones” such as dopamine and serotonin.
- Shown to elicit anti-depressant actions during exercise, specifically cardiovascular exercise at 60-80% maximal heart rate (where mood increases are typically reported).
- Fast acting, PEA elicits mood enhancing and energetic effects before traditional stimulants such as caffeine.
- Rapidly broken down by the MAO-B enzyme; its effects are prolonged by MAO-B inhibition (via MAOi ingredients such as Kava and Hordenine).
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 500mg PEA per serving.
- Caffeine Citrate is approximately 50% caffeine and is shown to be absorbed 30% faster than regular caffeine anhydrous.
- Widely studied for safety and efficacy. Caution should always be used and dosing should be slowly increased over time as needed for desired effects.
- Half-life is 2.5-4.5 hours so novel, time-released forms of caffeine are generally not necessary.
- Dosing should be approximately 100-200mg for fat-burning.
- THERMOGEN contains 400mg Caffeine Citrate (200mg active caffeine) per serving.
- Cocoabuterol® natural cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) extract concentrating the most bioactive compounds, supplying N-Coumaroyldopamine, N-Caffeoyldopamine, EGCG and Theobromine.
- These alkaloids can significantly increase cAMP via beta-adrenoceptor, which can exert attractive fat burning and muscle building functions.
- Supports physiological pathways which improve insulin sensitivity, supports muscle protein synthesis, decreases skeletal muscle atrophy, promotes fat burning, increases blood flow, enhances mood and has antioxidant effects.
- THERMOGEN contains 200mg Cocoabuterol® per serving.
- Kava (Piper methysticum) is an herb typically brewed into tea and consumed as a hypnotic and anxiety reducer.
- Rich in kavalactones which readily cross the blood brain barrier and exert effects in under an hour.
- Effects on dopamine, serotonin, cognition, and is neuroprotective.
- Increases subjective well-being and cognition.
- Decreases anxiety, depression, blood pressure, and overall stress.
- Acts as a MAO-B inhibitor, preventing the deactivation of dopamine and increasing the reward aspect of behavior (such as exercise).
- MAO inhibitors (MAOi) are often prescribed for depression; herbal MAOi are generally regarded as a safer alternative without the unpleasant effects of antidepressants.
- Higher doses of Kava (above 200-300mg Kavalactones) may be mildly liver toxic so mega dosing isn’t recommended.
- THERMOGEN contains 200mg Kava per serving.
- The relaxing amino acid found in tea, theanine promotes relaxation without sedation; it helps you stay calm without making you tired or drowsy.
- Reduces stress and improves attention.
- Theanine helps take off the ‘edge’ of many stimulants, and a synergistic effect is seen when coupled with caffeine in promoting cognition and attention.
- Theanine is commonly dosed between 100-200mg prior to activity, or synergistically in combination with caffeine (and caffeine-like compounds) at higher doses to match.
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 200mg L-Theanine per serving.
- Advantra Z® contains 50% synephrine, a beta-agonist similar to ephedrine, albeit less potent, along with naturally occurring hordenine, octopamine, and other metabolites.
- Increases metabolic rate and fat-burning and shows synergism with caffeine.
- Synephrine is not banned by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency), has failed to cause false positive drug testing for amphetamines, and has been shown to be safe and free of most adverse side effects.
- 50mg synephrine when taken by healthy subjects at rest has been shown to increase caloric expenditure by 65kcal with no significant influence blood pressure or heart rate.
- Synephrine is commonly dosed at 10-20mg 3 x day, or 50mg acutely.
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 100mg Advantra Z® (50% synephrine) per serving.
- Sometimes called "Super Carnitine", Gamma-Butyrobetaine Ethyl Ester HCl (GBB) is the molecule that your body converts into L-Carnitine when naturally producing its own carnitine.
- While oral L-Carnitine supplementation is largely ineffective at raising plasma L-Carnitine levels, studies show that its supplementation of GBB can increase the body’s plasma L-Carnitine levels by nearly double.
- Safety studies even include infants, and GBB is theorized to be safer than carnitine supplements because there’s no chance of it turning into toxic D-Carnitine, which could potentially be in some carnitine supplements.
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 50mg GBB per serving.
- AstraGin® is a patented blend of highly purified saponins isolated from the Astragalus membranaceous and Panax notoginseng plant.
- Shown to dramatically increase the absorption and bioavailability of a variety of nutrients, such as peptides, amino acids, glucose, vitamins and minerals, phytonutrients, and various sports nutrition supplements.
- Supports the gut ecosystem by providing a favorable microbiome environment.
- Enhances the immune system.
- Recommended daily dose is 50mg per day.
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 50mg AstraGin® per serving.
- BioPerine® is the trademarked version of piperine, a black pepper extract that increases the absorption of various nutrients such as curcumin as well as inhibits the breakdown of fat-burning compounds such as caffeine and the catecholamines, prolonging the effects of preworkout stimulants and increasing their bioavailability.
- Piperine also reduces LDL cholesterol and plasma lipids while elevating HDL cholesterol and the thyroid hormones.
- Common dosing is 5-10mg for preworkout supplements such as ALPHAGEN and THERMOGEN and 20mg for curcumin containing products such as MORPHOPRIME and ORTHOGEN.
- THERMOGEN contains a research supported dose of 5mg BioPerine® per serving.
- Rauwolscine (also known as alpha-yohimbine) is very similar to yohimbine (the active compound in yohimbe bark). It acts as an alpha adrenergic antagonist (shuts of the alpha receptors) and thus aids in fat burning.
- Stubborn fat stores (hips, thighs, abdomen) are alpha receptor dense, and shutting them off helps facilitate increased fat-burning in those areas.
- Shows some promise in being more effective than yohimbine due to higher potency on the same receptor as well as less side effects such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety. It also shares the same aphrodisiac and mood-elevating effects as yohimbine.
- THERMOGEN contains a dose of 2.5mg Alpha-Yohimbine per serving.
Can this be stacked with pre-workouts such as ALPHAGEN or VOLUGEN?
Due to the potency of THERMOGEN, we strongly advise against combining it with any other stimulant-based supplement or medication, including ALPHAGEN.
THERMOGEN pairs very nicely with VOLUGEN for a fat-burning, endurance-enhancing pre-workout stack!
I notice I get some cold sweats when taking this product. Is that normal?
Alpha-Yohimbine can cause some mild cold sweats in some people and is perfectly normal. This effect usually subsides with consistent use.
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What It Is
This is an algorithm tweak that depends on the structure of the platform. One example of this is Pol.is, which has agree/disagree buttons on all posts, and tracks what groups tend to agree with each others statements and disagree with the other groups'.
Using those metrics they are able to find posts that distinct groups all agree on and can promote those posts within their algorithm to be more easily visible.
When To Use It
What Is Its Intended Impact
More attention is given to uniting statements rather than divisive ones, leading to less fraught disagreements and de-centering fraught disagreements that arise. This also promotes content from people who are willing to see people on the other side as people who they have things in common with, rather than those who see people on the other side as implacable enemies.
How We Know It Works
How We Know It Might Work
Why It Matters
The most extreme and uncompromising users online are typically the authors of posts that get the most attention, but are a minority of users online. The fact that they are a minority is very hard to see when, because of their reach and the strong reactions they provoke, their content is far more visible than the content of people who are less polarized.
In many cases, these platforms are the only experience someone has of people who are on the opposite sides of political and cultural divides. This means that, while people recognize that the posts they see most often from people like them are from an extreme minority, they take the extreme minority of the opposite side to be the mainstream opinion and behavior of that side.
If we can center to voices of people who are on the opposite sides of these divides that are more representative of their reasonableness and openness to debate, then this can help bridge the cultural gap between each side.
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For most San Diego homeowners, getting a new heating system for their house is a significant investment and can turn into a major hassle. As a result, many of us are tempted to continue using our old, inefficient heating equipment, rather than pay for a new furnace installation.
Unfortunately, relying on an outdated heater comes with a number of potential risks, especially if it hasn’t been receiving its annual HVAC maintenance service. Knowing how to identify these risks and address them in a timely manner can have a big impact not only on your finances, but also on your and your family’s safety.
In this article, we’ll list 3 dangers of using an aging furnace and give you some pointers on how to determine whether it’s time to invest in a new heating system installation. Read on to learn more.
What can go wrong with an old furnace?
Today’s HVAC furnaces are an incredible technological achievement. They’re long-lasting, easy to use, and significantly safer and less energy-hungry than their older counterparts. However, like any other mechanical device, furnaces can malfunction and become less efficient or even dangerous as they near the end of their service life.
Here are 3 ways an old furnace can pose a safety hazard:
Gas furnaces need a steady supply of natural gas in order to function. With time, their gas lines can corrode and start to leak, which can lead to potentially fatal poisoning and even devastating furnace explosions. Older oil furnaces are prone to leaks too, and these leaks can cause a fire and damage your other belongings.
2. Fire hazards
Most furnaces and other heating devices are equipped with multiple failsafes to prevent fire risks. However, many older heaters lack the advanced safety features that can be found on their modern counterparts, which greatly increases the risk of a fire as the unit ages.
Of course, even the most cutting-edge failsafes can fail or corrode over time, which is one of the primary reasons why homeowners are advised to replace aging units even if these devices appear to be in good working order.
3. Carbon monoxide poisoning
Arguably the greatest danger of using an old gas furnace is carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can cause dizziness and nausea even in relatively small amounts. In large amounts, it can be life-threatening.
To worsen matters, your furnace doesn’t have to suffer a serious breakdown to cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Old heating equipment naturally loses efficiency over time, which can cause low amounts of carbon monoxide to be produced due to incomplete combustion.
While most furnaces in use today are equipped with carbon monoxide sensors, these sensors can fail over the years. In some cases, the carbon monoxide emissions may be too low for the sensors to pick them up, but still high enough to be harmful to your and your loved ones’ health.
When should I replace my heater?
There’s only so much a heater repair service or furnace tune up can do. Sooner or later, your furnace will reach the point where keeping it will no longer make financial sense, and risk endangering the members of your household.
Here are 7 red-flag signs for considering a new furnace installation:
- Age. The average lifespan of a heater is 15-20 years. If your heating system is about this age or older, it’s highly recommended that you replace it with a newer model. Doing so will not only ensure your and your family’s safety, but also provide long-term savings by increasing the energy efficiency of your home.
- Unusual noises. Rattling, humming, screeching, clicking, booming, or popping noises during normal operation all indicate that something is wrong with your furnace. A trained HVAC technician will be able to determine the cause of the problem and advise you on the optimal course of action.
- It keeps breaking down. If you find yourself frequently calling for heater repair services, it’s a clear sign your furnace has reached the end of its lifespan. At this point, the best way to save money on services and spare unnecessary hassle is to replace it with a brand new unit.
- Exorbitant heating bills. Although it’s normal to pay more for heating during the colder months of the year, your bills shouldn’t be significantly higher than they were during the same months last year, and they definitely shouldn’t suddenly skyrocket for no apparent reason. Such fluctuations are frequently caused by a worn-down or faulty heating system.
- Soot near the furnace register. Does the air in your home feel unusually dry? Are you finding excess soot and dust throughout your house, especially near the furnace grille and register? These are all telltale signs of a failing furnace.
- Yellow furnace flames. The burners on a new, properly-functioning furnace will always produce a clean blue flame. If these flames have turned yellow, you may be dealing with an improper combustion process or a dangerous gas leak. Turn off your furnace and call in your trusted HVAC experts ASAP.
- It’s not working as well as it used to. If your heating system is blowing cold or lukewarm air, or if it’s heating some rooms but not the others, your furnace may be too old and worn out to do its job properly. If regular maintenance doesn’t fix things, it may be time to replace the unit.
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- November 8, 2016
- Posted by: Surety Bond Experts
- Categories: Court Bonds, Surety Bonds
The purpose of a court bond is to ensure that the defendant shows up for scheduled court dates. Court bonds may also be used to reduce the risk of any sort of financial failings after a court ruling is issued.
The most popular court bond are bail bonds. A bail bond is used to make sure that the defendant appears when summoned to court. If the defendant fails to appear, the bail bond is revoked and it must be paid in full by the applicant. A warrant will then be issued for the defendant and when apprehended, they will not be released from jail until a not guilty verdict is issued.
Another lesser known court bond is a judicial bond. This bond is issued in order to litigate between the plaintiff and defendant. It is mainly a protection against uncertainty in legal proceedings. It also ensures that the applicant is financially sound to proceed, especially in cases where there are costs incurred from appeals, attachments and injunctions.
Probate and Fiduciary bonds ensure that the caretaker of an individual, usually referred to as the ward (either elderly, juvenile or developmentally disabled), will adhere to the contractual obligations set forth in the contract. These forms of bonds help to protect the ward. There are several different types of probate and fiduciary bonds:
A custodian bond is issued to protect the ward from any negligence or fraud which the caretaker has committed. The obligations are usually issued by the court.
An executor bond is issued to ensure that the executor of a will carries out the obligations specified in the will.
A fiduciary bond is a vague term that basically ensures that an authorized individual fulfills court-appointed tasks, such as managing a ward’s property and finances in an ethical manner.
In 2011, the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs began allowing friends and family members of veterans to act as guardians where necessary. This bond, as with a custodian or fiduciary bond, ensures that the authorized individual carries out the contractual obligations in the best interest of the veteran. It guards against unethical or fraudulent behaviors.
In the state of Maryland, a bond is required in cases where there is no will to decide what happens to a deceased’s estate. This bond ensures that the court-appointed personal representative uses the estate to pay all debts, the Maryland inheritance tax, court costs and register’s fee.
Court bonds vary, but are generally categorized into bail bonds and judicial bonds. Bail bonds tend to be used in criminal court cases, whereas judicial are more prevalent in civil court cases.
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The U.S. Senate on August 10 passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, including massive investments in new roads and bridges and upgrades to aging power grids and communication systems across the country. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss the bill’s potential impact on natural hazards mitigation, renewable energy and climate change.
On natural disaster mitigation
Keith Porter, adjoint professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering and the Natural Hazards Center, is an expert in how natural disasters affect the built environment and society. He led a recent study, Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves, about the benefits and costs of disaster mitigation. He can discuss how investment in infrastructure today can mitigate financial losses from natural disasters long-term. ”I think $1 trillion may greatly reduce but will not close our infrastructure investment gap,” he said.
On renewable energy integration
Bri-Mathias Hodge is associate professor of electrical, computer and energy engineering and a fellow of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI) at CU Boulder, as well as Chief Scientist in the Power Systems Engineering Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He can speak generally to renewable power systems and infrastructure system interactions, and can discuss the operational and planning challenges posed by the integration of renewable energy sources into power grids, such as wind and solar power.
On renewable energy and climate change
Kyri Baker is assistant professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering, holds a courtesy appointment in electrical, computer and energy engineering, and has a joint appointment at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) through the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI). She can discuss carbon-free/renewable energy—including nuclear power—the challenges of operating such a complex system efficiently under the effects of climate change, and cutting electricity bills.
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When you get started with running, the first milestone most people look to is 5km.
It takes a bit of work to get there, but for most healthy adults, running a 5k is an attainable goal to get to within a few weeks.
Once you’re there, 5km might be enough. It’s a respectable distance that will help you develop good cardiovascular fitness. Going further than that isn’t everyone’s thing. You might decide that you’d rather get faster at that one distance than start trying to hit higher ones.
So, what can be considered a good 5k time? Understanding the average for your sex and age can give you the right goals to work towards.
What is the average 5k time by age and sex?
The average time to complete a 5km run varies by sex and by age. On average, the peak age for 5km time is between 20-24. Pace increases for younger and older runners. Typically, men complete the 5k distance faster than women.
Data from Healthline.
However, it’s important to note that there are loads of other factors that influence how fast you’re able to run 5k races.
What other factors influence your 5km finish time?
Away from age and sex, several other factors influence race pace.
These are either biological and cannot be controlled or are related to the training intensity and frequency.
There is certainly a body type that lends itself a lot better to running performance on the biological side. The length of someone’s legs and their subsequent stride length, their total body mass, and the amount of muscle they have all play an important part in their ability to run fast.
Watch a tall male with a long stride run alongside a smaller female with a shorter stride on your next park run. The female might have to move at double the pace to cover as much ground as the male. This is a pretty good example of why comparing yourself to someone else’s finishing time isn’t a good way to measure success.
What is a good goal to set yourself for 5km pace improvement?
Think about your pace per km. If you can currently run 5km in 30 minutes, that means you’re running at an average pace of 6 minutes per kilometre. The average walking speed is between 10-12 minutes per kilometre. This helps to provide a bit of a ruler when it comes to understanding movement speeds.
If you’ve only just started running, you can expect the first goal you set to be the biggest. It’s common to see the most impressive improvements in the first few weeks and months. When you start to become better at running and your fitness increases, the rate of your improvement will likely plateau. You won’t be able to keep shaving minutes off your average pace.
A good starting point is to try and reduce your average pace by 10 seconds. So, if you did your first 5k in 30 minutes, you’ll set your sights on a 29 minute and 10-second finish. It might take you a few goes to get there. Or you might achieve it on your very next run. As mentioned, you can expect to see the biggest improvements in the initial stages. The reductions will start to flatten out as your body gets used to the demands of the distance.
How to improve your running time?
The short answer is practice. As with anything, the more you do of it, the better you get. But, there are a few tips that can encourage improvements.
Interval training is a great way to get your body used to a faster pace. Rather than running the entire length of the run at the same speed, switching up your pace or even adopting a walk-run style can help you see serious improvements in your stamina. Incorporate hill training into your runs too. Doing both of these helps improve your overall endurance, which is a type of fitness most runners need.
On top of that, make sure to look after your body and prioritise recovery. There are a few golden rules all new runners need to know.
The first is to do some resistance training. Make time for weight-based workouts during the week. Your muscles need this conditioning to be able to support the impact running can have on your joints. Without strong muscles, you’re much more susceptible to injury.
The second is to maintain flexibility and mobility. There’s a reason runners spend so much time stretching. It’s important to offset the effects of the repetitive motion of running by maintaining the health of your muscles and joints. Work on lengthening your muscles and increasing your range of motion. Yoga is a great practice to help you do this and is the perfect thing to do on an active rest day. | <urn:uuid:e125d7a6-b9c5-4693-871b-76339b899261> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.hussle.com/blog/what-is-the-average-5km-time/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.959028 | 995 | 2.296875 | 2 |
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Recently I read How to Be #1: Vince Lombardi on Leadership written by his son Vince Lombardi, Jr. In the book, there is a chapter1 that mentions how crucial inspiration and motivation were to Coach Lombardi in molding the Green Bay Packers into a championship team after they finished 1-10-1 in 1958, the year before Lombardi became Coach/General Manager. Under Lombardi, the Packers would become the Team of the 60s, winning five world championships over a seven-year span, including victories in the first two Super Bowls.
Lombardi's insights stirred my thoughts – inspiration evokes the vision; motivation empowers the mission:
Inspiration: (OED)2 from Latin, inspīrāre . . . to blow or breathe into
To infuse some thought or feeling into (a person, etc.), as if by breathing; to animate or actuate by some mental or spiritual influence. . . . with a feeling, idea, impulse, etc.
Motivation: (OED)3 to provide with a stimulus to some kind of action; to direct (a person's energy or behavior) towards certain goals.
From Motive4: of the Latin, ML motivus serving to move.
1) Something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive. 2) the goal or object of a person's actions . . . . 4) causing or tending to cause motion. . . . . 6) prompting to action.
Kendra Cherry writes in "What Is Motivation?"5
"Motivation is defined as the process that initiates, guides and maintains goal‑oriented behaviors. Motivation is what causes us to act . . ."
On the PSYCHOLOGY TODAY web site under Psych Basics there is a topic: "How to Get Motivated."6
"Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It's the crucial element in setting and attaining goals - and research shows you can influence your own levels of motivation and self‑control. So figure out what you want, power through the pain period, and start being who you want to be."
Inspiration Evokes the Vision;
Motivation Empowers the Mission
. Lombardi, Vince, Jr. What It Takes To Be #1: Vince Lombardi on Leadership. NY: McGraw-Hill (1982) 196.
. "Inspiration," Oxford English Dictionary, CD-ROM, ver. 3.0, Oxford University Press, 2002.
."Motivation," Oxford English Dictionary, CD-ROM, ver. 3.0, Oxford University Press, 2002.
. "Motive," Random House Webster's Electronic Dictionary and Thesaurus, College Edition, ver. 1.0, 1992.
. Cherry, Kendra, "What Is Motivation?" About.com "Psychology," http://psychology.about.com/od/mindex/g/motivation‑definition.htm (accessed October 18, 2012). | <urn:uuid:d34de830-9110-4440-94f3-70a5868e6f8e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.appleseeds.org/Inspiration_Motivation.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571692.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812105810-20220812135810-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.898787 | 679 | 2.65625 | 3 |
Energy Watch Group calls on the IEA to release realistic scenarios
World Energy Outlook underestimates once again the potential of renewable energy sources, holding back their global expansion.
November 12, 2015, Berlin – The international network of scientists and parliamentarians Energy Watch Group (EWG) calls on the International Energy Agency (IEA) to finally release realistic energy projections. The World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2015 once again underestimates sharply the potential of solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy and emphasizes the conventional energy sources, the EWG assessment shows. Furthermore, the decline in the expansion of wind and solar energy, projected by the WEO2015, is not correct.
The latest EWG study has proven that the IEA has been continuously publishing misleading projections on solar PV and wind energy in the past 10 years. The WEO has significant impact both on the political and economic decisions of world governments regarding energy.
“The WEO 2015 shows one cannot take the IEA seriously as a credible energy analyst any longer,” President of the Energy Watch Group and former Member of the German Parliament Hans-Josef Fell said. “Despite its own warnings of limited investments in the oil business, the IEA predicts a further increase in the oil production until 2030. Meanwhile, the actually occurring rapid development of renewable energy is downplayed. This way the IEA increasingly turns into a cause of the global warming.”
Despite the exponential growth of solar PV and wind power in the last decades, the IEA keeps assuming a linear growth for these technologies, meaning no growth of the annual installations. However, the annual market growth of wind energy has been just under 10% since 2000, and solar PV significantly higher. The market analyses by Bloomberg New Energy Finance and IHS forecast a 10% or more annual market growth of solar PV in the coming years.
In its baseline ‘New Policy Scenario’, the IEA expects wind and solar PV markets to shrink: the annual added capacity for the period 2015 to 2040 is respectively 20% and 40% lower than the current levels. In its most optimistic ‘450 Scenario’, the IEA assumes no (0 %) annual market growth for both technologies. In addition, the investment costs for solar PV seem to be outdated, as the WEO expects for the years 2025 – 2040 on average higher investment costs than the already achieved level of 2015, with further declines in costs.
“Although the IEA spreads positive messages in its WEO presentations, the actual figures show serious errors and inadequately low forecasts for sustainable energy technologies, which are the least expensive form of energy supply in a growing number of regions in the world”, Christian Breyer, Professor for Solar Economy at the Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland and lead author of the recent EWG study, said. “We need urgent help of journalists and civil society to find out the real reasons for these continuous incorrect IEA projections for solar PV and wind energy.”
The growth of nuclear energy projected by the WEO 2015 is doubtful. In recent years, there was no significant expansion and the exploding costs of recent nuclear projects, including in Finland and France, show that the expansion of nuclear power, projected by the WEO, will not be financially viable.
The WEO projections for the oil sector are also too optimistic as in the past. A further increase in oil consumption to over 103.5 mb/d by 2040 is unrealistic, given the high debts of oil companies, the lack of investments and the already decreasing conventional oil production. The low interest rates since 2009 obviously cannot set the expected growth impulses.
“These projections are risky and irresponsible. We are now standing at a crossroads: either high oil prices disrupt the economy, or lower prices disrupt oil companies. It is a toss-up whether the transition to a low-carbon energy supply will go smoothly or will cause major upheavals”, Werner Zittel, senior energy expert at Ludwig Bölkow Systemtechnik said. “Even more so it must be the duty of the IEA to provide realistic signposts rather than limit itself to the business-as-usual thinking.” | <urn:uuid:add408d2-fe66-4856-a846-da670224e528> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.energywatchgroup.org/energy-watch-group-calls-on-the-iea-to-release-realistic-scenarios/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.933984 | 872 | 2.25 | 2 |
Baseball is a sport that requires persistence and patience from every player. You also need the process. This article will help you a better player on offense and defense.
Try to hit the ball in play rather than trying to hit home runs every time if you want to have a higher batting average. Basically, you are looking to send the ball right back from where it came. If you spend too much time lofting the ball, you’ll get a lot of fly ball outs.
If you are a coach, make sure that your players are enthusiastic about playing the game. Group activities such as pizza parties can help your team camaraderie and will bond so they can work well together. Most of all, you need to remember that it’s just a game.
If you’re coaching baseball, remember to inspire enthusiasm amongst your team. Take the team out for ice cream after a well played game. Baseball should remain enjoyable for your team.
When you try out for a team, act professionally and be respectful at all times. It is vital to be as polite as possible when you are trying for. This will allow them to see that you’re mature and almost always a good thing.
If you want to hit with power, you should place your weight on your back foot. If you are a right-handed batter, weight goes to the right foot. As you swing the bat, your rear foot will give you an extra burst of power.
Safety is vital when you are playing all types of baseball. This is very true with baseball. You need to keep track of where the ball will be so you don’t get hurt. A surprise ball could cause an injury if you’re not careful.
Try to be respectful to your new coach during tryouts. It always pays to be polite to the new coach and fellow players no matter what kind of team you are trying for. This will ensure that you show your maturity and will work favorably for you.
You can help spur your team has. You must try to be the type of player whose dedication is an example to others. That is the sort of clubhouse leader that changes a game in the game. You should try to be the difference maker and team leader that your teammates look to as a person who makes a difference.
You can help spur your team to victory by being a hustler. You want to be the type of person whose work ethic rubs off on your teammates. That is the sort of clubhouse leader who alters the game. You can be the difference maker and team leader that people look to for answers.
When you coach baseball, it’s important that your practice schedule is solid so all players are aware of what’s happening and are able to set personal goals. After this, five minutes of base running and ten minutes of situational drills and team defense are good.Finish up with about 10 minutes of drills on position-specific defense and then a cool down. Have a little meeting, and you’re done.
Make sure you have the right stride when hitting. If you are right handed, pick it up by using your left leg as soon as a pitch is released. It works just the opposite for those among us who are left-handed. When there is a pitch coming near you, start moving toward the pitcher to help build momentum towards him. Those who are younger or smaller should stride a little bit less than that.
Right-handed batters hit more balls to the left field. A lefty will hit toward the right field. Knowing these batting mechanics may help you anticipate where the batted ball will come before it is pitched.
Depending on the way the grass is mowed, a ground ball may roll differently. Even the lines on the grass can alter how a ball rolls or bounces. If you take the time to study how the ball’s trajectory changes, you will have an advantage.
Make sure that your glove in before you begin to practice. If you have purchased a new glove before the season begins, you need to take a couple of weeks before playing with it to work it in. Toss a baseball repeatedly into it repeatedly.Leather conditioner can be used to break the leather. Hit the laces with a hard fist. A broken-in glove will work much better in practice.
Make sure that you break the glove in before the start of the pre-season practices. Although your old glove may be more comfortable, you may need a new glove occasionally. Toss a baseball into it repeatedly. Leather conditioner can be used to soften the leather. Punch the weave using a fist. A broken in glove will work much better in practice.
A lot of times the time it just gets caught and sends it back to you. However, your defensive skills are needed if contact is made, and you must be able to react.
Sunlight can make it hard to keep track of the ball. So you do not end up blinded with spots, you need to follow the ball without looking into lights or the sun. Try to use your peripheral vision to spot the ball for best results.
Sprinting is a very big part of success in baseball. After you hit the baseball, you sprint around the bases. You need to run as fast as you can to make it safely to the other guy can throw the ball.
When a ball comes toward you and is in the sun, a mitt can be a great shade. Lift the glove above your head to help block the sunlight.
A good knuckleball requires you to grip the seams. Your pitch will do good if the hitter flails at it and then misses.
Putting your foot underneath the hand you throw with can help you get more from your stretch while playing first base. Of course, you must keep one foot (opposite your throwing hand) on the base. Stretch your other foot towards the incoming ball and put your glove into position to catch it.
Are you aware of the difference in each bat? A high quality aluminum bat needs to be about 3 ounces or so lighter than its length. A 34-inch bat would probably weigh 31 oz. This formula helps to ensure you can hold a bat perpendicular during your swing.
You must remember that the ball is in play the minute it is released by the pitcher. Sometimes, it will reach the glove of the catcher and then be thrown back to you. But, if contact occurs, you just react fast and put defensive talents to work.
With any luck, you should be prepared to start playing more often. Education is key to improving your game. Utilizing the tips here will help you improve your game and make the great plays.
To make your swing faster, try choking up on your bat a bit. To choke up on the bat means to move your hands up higher on the bat and closer to the barrel of the bat. Your swing will then be faster and more compact. It may help you to become more in sync with a pitcher that throws just a bit too fast for your liking. | <urn:uuid:865b3075-8a69-46e5-9002-5fd9431c11ae> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://baseballallstar.org/want-great-ideas-about-baseball-look-here-14/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.960975 | 1,445 | 1.632813 | 2 |
Can we make Sydney the cleanest city in the world? Social enterprise Citizen Blue believes a creative approach to container deposit schemes is one of the ways we can make this happen by 2020.
Citizen Blue is made up of a network of environmental organisations including the Surfrider Foundation, Total Environment Centre, Clean Up Australia and the Boomerang Alliance.
Supported by Coca-Cola, they’re pioneering a new approach to NSW container deposit schemes.
Under the Citizen Blue initiative, branded recycling bins are strategically placed around key event venues and pollution hotspots. The cash back on the bottles and cans collected is then donated to charities.
Container deposit schemes across Australia
To keep bottles and cans out of oceans or landfill and make sure they have another life, we support cost-effective, well-run container refund schemes that reduce litter and improve recycling rates in a community across Australia.
It meant when Citizen Blue approached Coca-Cola Australia to partner on a project, there were already some strongly shared goals. But the path to partnership wasn’t always an easy one.
Challenging the system
Jeff Angel is the director of the Total Environment Centre (TEC), one of the organisations comprising Citizen Blue. He has always had a passion for environmental sustainability.
“I first volunteered in 1973 while at university studying economics and politics. I was an outdoors type of person and I wanted to be useful. So I started volunteering at TEC and learning about environmental care, planning and environmental issues. It was effectively another university degree,” said Jeff.
Drink containers feature heavily in the waste we produce, making up more than 40% of the litter in NSW. TEC and the Boomerang Alliance believed a container deposit scheme was necessary to tackle this and 13 years ago, Jeff and his team started a campaign to introduce container deposit schemes around NSW.
Initially they were met with opposition from various governments and businesses, including Coca-Cola, who weren’t convinced deposit schemes were the most efficient way to tackle the litter crisis.
Christine Black, director of public affairs, communications and sustainability at Coca-Cola South Pacific acknowledged the original wariness around container deposit schemes.
“Since those days the increases in efficiency and outcomes have been significant, which is why we support cost-effective, well-run container refund schemes that reduce litter and improve recycling rates in a community,” Christine said.
An easier path to recycling
Once legislation was passed in NSW and container deposit schemes were officially in place, Jeff and the Citizen Blue team approached Coca-Cola to tackle the problem together with a new project.
From 2019, deposit bins bearing the Citizen Blue and Coca-Cola logos will be placed in key venues.
Drink containers collected via the bins are processed through the NSW Return and Earn scheme. The 10c refund per bottle and can are then donated to charities and community groups.
An equal partnership
Christine Black reflected on the potential of the partnership to help Coca-Cola achieve its global commitment.
“Locally, we are focusing our efforts on designing packaging to be 100% recyclable across our entire portfolio and increasing the recycled content we use in our packaging. This partnership is part of the next step for Coca-Cola in tackling drink container waste, whilst inspiring positive change to ensure our bottles and cans have another life beyond their first use,” said Christine.
According to Jeff, not only does the partnership support Coca-Cola’s goal, the contacts Coca-Cola has in the events and entertainment industry means Citizen Blue can increase its impact as well.
“We wanted to retain our independence. We wanted this to be an equal partnership and that's certainly proving the case and it’s becoming a very positive relationship,” said Jeff.
“It's also important that Coke is putting itself out there with branding on our bins and in media communications, saying they're now fully involved and supportive of the scheme. That's a very important message because it also makes container deposit schemes more popular and more entrenched in our economy and society,” he said. | <urn:uuid:32ac5e22-e753-4a1c-b642-4b6fc02a175d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.coca-colacompany.com/au/news/coca-cola-citizen-blue-container-deposit-scheme | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.947041 | 840 | 1.804688 | 2 |
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